VintageVintage basebase ballball gamegame plannedplanned -- PPageage 66 the Irving Rambler www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper Irving Reads” September 28, 2006 Comics Page 11 Teens attend THIS Classifieds Page 11 Students promote Obituaries Page 8 YACFEST peace Police & Fire Page 2 WEEK Puzzles Page 10 Page 4 Page 7 Senior ladies compete for Ms. Mature title By Jess Paniszczyn ity Award. “Participating in the Ms. Ma- “It was interesting to see how give it one more, because people The City of Irving and Heritage Recreation Specialist, Patricia ture Pageant is one of the most ex- all the ladies formed a friendship kept telling me, ‘The third time is a Senior Center presented the 24th Davenport, has served as the Ms. citing things a woman can experi- that otherwise we wouldn’t have charm.’ I went in with the idea that I Annual Ms. Mature Irving Pageant Mature Irving Pageant coordinator ence,” Ms. Mature 2006, Sue met each other. Working together was going to enjoy it, have fun and in the Irving Arts Center on Sep. for the past 14 years. Borunda said. “You don’t know as closely as we did for so long cre- if I win, great; if I don’t, it is not the 22. “We had a blast,” Ms. Daven- what you are capable of doing until ated a real closeness. We just all end of the world. With the stage decorated in a port said. “We had a Hollywood you get out there and really give it love each other. “I love Irving and I am proud Hollywood theme, this unique theme and folks really got into it. your all. It is very rewarding. La- “This was my third try as a Ms. of Irving. I want to make Irving pagent spotlighted the talents of This year we had a very energetic dies should give it a try. You just Mature contestant. I was going to proud of me in this capacity repre- Irving’s senior ladies. Six contes- show, even more so than usual. Ev- can’t imagine how fun it is. senting the city,” Ms. Borunda said. tants, Gael Golden, Eunice Kay erybody had a good time with it. Stroop, Patricia Head, Martha Our masters of ceremony, Rodney Reynolds, Ruth Viola Sams and Sue and Beth Pirtle did a great job. Borunda, competed in the catego- “We are looking forward to ries of talent, personality and this year. Ms. Mature is going to formalwear. be more visible and active in the In the end, Ms. Mature 2005, community. We want to get the mes- Ana Cochran, passed on her crown sage out that Ms. Mature is avail- to Ms. Borunda. Ms. Sams was able for guest speaking or enter- named First Runner-Up and Ms. taining and to be part of the com- Stroop won the coveted Congenial- munity,” she said. ByronByron NelsonNelson passespasses aawawayy Provided by Tracy Cobb been able to help thousands of chil- Byron Nelson, one of golf’s dren and families.” greatest players, but more impor- The EDS Byron Nelson Cham- tantly its greatest gentleman, died pionship, the first PGA TOUR Sep. 26, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. at his event named for a professional home. One of the sport’s last 20th golfer, has raised more money for century legends was 94. charity than any other stop on the While Nelson will always be PGA TOUR, largely due to Byron known for his seemingly untouch- Nelson’s involvement. The 2006 able records, 11 straight PGA TOUR Championship donated more than wins in 1945 and 18 total in that $6.3 million to Salesmanship Club magical season, he will be remem- Youth and Family Centers (SCYFC). bered as a good Christian man and More than $94 million has been a tremendous humanitarian. raised for SCYFC since the “We are deeply saddened by tournament’s inception. Irving greets a senior beauty as Ms. Mature 2005, Ana Cochran, crowns Sue Borunda as Ms. Mature 2006. the loss of Byron and our thoughts Memorial services for Byron and prayers are with Peggy and his Nelson were conducted on Sep. 29 family,” Salesmanship Club of Dal- at Richland Hills Church of Christ. Irving bond election planned las President Lawrence M. Wesson Memorials may be made to Irving voters will go to the polls said. “He was an amazing man and Richland Hills Church of Christ 10-year program is based on rec- ority. Following are the proposi- Nov. 7 to decide on 11 capital im- an example for us all. As an active Missions, 6300 NE Loop 820, N. ommendations by a citizens’ bond tions on the bond election ballot: provement propositions. The $335 member of the Salesmanship Club Richland Hills, TX 76180 or to the task force, which spent several million bond package addresses of Dallas since 1971, Byron was Salesmanship Club of Dallas, PMB months studying the future needs Proposition No. 1 - Street and Trans- infrastructure projects, storm drain- more to us than a great golfer. He 77, 400 S. Zang Blvd., Suite 700, of the city. portation Improvements, age, parks and libraries, city facili- was a leader in the community and Dallas, TX 75208. During this time, the task force $117,825,000 ties, communications, public safety, a great friend. Because of Byron’s received resident input to find out Proposition No. 2 - Storm Drainage and youth and senior services. The association with our Club, we have which projects are considered a pri- and Flood Control Improvements, $32,600,000 IrIrvingving mourmournsns Proposition No. 3 - Parks and Rec- reation Improvements, $56,475,000 VVallealleyy ViewView eexitxit onon SHSH 183183 Proposition No. 4 - Library Improve- ByronByron NelsonNelson ments, $18,200,000 Proposition No. 5 - Expansion and Irving has lost a close Rehabilitation of City Buildings and friend. Byron Nelson was a leader, shutshut dodownwn permanentlypermanently Facilities, $15,600,000 a giver, a role model and an inspira- Proposition No. 6 - Animal Shelter tion. He made a legend with his The Texas Department of Trans- Kenny Krishnan, P.E., a TxDOT Facilities, $6,000,000 swing but crafted a legacy with his portation (TxDOT) permanently project manager, said. Proposition No. 7 - Public Safety generous spirit that will live in our closed the Valley View Lane exit off Motorists wanting to take the Facilities and Equipment, community for generations to of eastbound SH 183 at 9 a.m., on eastbound exit can use the County $15,305,000 come. Friday, Sep. 29. The exit ramp closed Line exit to gain access to Valley See ELECTION, Page 4 Our city is grateful for the kind- to make way for ongoing construc- View Lane. Message boards and ness shown by both Byron and tion on the SH 161/SH 183 inter- construction signs will be placed Irving Rambler $0.25 Peggy. Our prayers are with the change project. along SH 183 to warn motorists Nelson family now. ”We are taking out the Valley about the closure. View exit to change the lane con- As one exit closes, another exit Maura Allen Gast figuration for construction of the ramp reopens on SH 183. The Es- Byron Nelson attends closing Executive Director - Irving Conven- SH 161/SH 183 interchange,” ters Road exit reopened to east- ceremonies of the tournament bound traffic at 3 p.m. on Sep. 29. named in his honor. tion and Visitors Bureau See COMMUNITY, Page 5 Page 2 September 28, 2006 www.irvingrambler.com The Irving Rambler Community Calendar September 30 The Great Harvest September 30 The Big Sweep October 3 Irving Chapter Women non-members. For additional infor- and Judges Bob Whitney and Mike - The 16th annual Great Harvest Your participation is requested to of Rotary mation or to schedule your reser- Petty present their 3rd Annual Bar- fundraiser will be held in the Sky- beautify the City of Irving as part Will host a fall luncheon 11:30 a.m. vation, call 214-217-8484 or email becue between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. line Room and Lounge at La Cima of Downtown Irving Sparkles. ”The at the La Cima Club 5215 N. [email protected]. at Commissioner Mayfield’s Road Club, on the 26th floor of the Tower Big Sweep” will consist of sweep- O’Connor Rd Williams Square & Bridge District 4 Office located at Williams Square, 5215 North ing and re-striping various down- twenty-sixth floor. The program will October 5 Barbecue - Dallas at 4403 W. Illinois, Dallas. For fur- O’Connor Road, in Las Colinas, town parking lots. To participate as feature Michael Pritchard, Vice County Commissioner Kenneth A. ther information, please contact from 7 to 11 p.m. a volunteer, make donations to the President of Global Security for Mayfield, Constable R. L. Skinner, Linda Baker at 214-339-8381 or by project or to contribute material Hunt Oil Company. He will enter- email at [email protected]. September 30 Leyendo Juntos - items, please visit tain you with humorous reflections Presented in partnership with [email protected] or call 972- of the past presidents of Hunt Oil. Telemundo 39 and McDonald’s. 721-4891. All participating busi- For reservations, please contact Economic Come to the Northwest Branch from nesses will be recognized in an up- 972-255-4564. 2 – 3 p.m. and enjoy storytime in coming issue of the Business Fo- DevELOPMENT Spanish and a visit from a local ce- cus for their support with this 2- October 5 Workforce Develop- lebrity. For more information, please day event. ment Luncheon - The Greater Irv- The University of Dallas (UD) is ity-Owned Businesses, the follow- contact the Central Library (972) ing-Las Colinas Chamber of Com- celebrating 50 years of service to ing Irving-based businesses were 721-2458.