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theIrving RamblerOCTOBER 14, 2004www.irvingrambler.com “The Newspaper That Irving Reads”

IBFA BRONCOS CELEBRATE 25TH SEASON — PAGE 4

THISWEEK

Irving Symphonyopens 42nd season

with celebrationof America

Former Cowboygreats earn their place in team’sRing of Honor

A passing semi experienced some technical difficulties at the intersection of MacArthur and 183, Friday morning.

The 4th Annual Affairs Around Town fundraising events will include the first an-nual Hole-In-One contest sponsored by the Las Colinas Country Club and Ken Thomp-son (The Thompson Group) of Classic Chevrolet. Proceeds from Affairs Around Town support Our Children’s Center at Ir-ving (OCCI) helping to provide financial assistance and other services for children with special needs and their families. The Hole-In-One contest will be held at the Las Colinas Country Club on Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th

from Noon to 5:00 PM. Open to all amateur golfers, the contest costs $1.00 per shot with a five shot mini-mum. Five qualifiers will be chosen each day (10 total) to compete in a shootout at the end of the qualifying round to vie for the Grand Prize of a 2004 Chevrolet Truck donated by Classic Chevrolet. Any hole-in-one in the final round will win the grand prize. Consolation prizes will be awarded to remaining qualifiers. Local individuals and businesses may purchase station flags for $150 each to help

sponsor the event. With the purchase of a flag, sponsors receive 30 tickets worth five shots each (150 shots) for the qualifying rounds or tax deduction recognition from OCCI. OCCI’s services include professional physical, speech and occupational therapy, a specialized childcare center, and compre-hensive social services for children with special needs and their families. Several of these children have complications related to premature birth; developmental delays, such as speech, fine and gross motor skills,

cerebral palsy; Down’s syndrome; head in-juries; and other neurological, orthopedic and developmental disorders. Other Affairs Around Town for 2004 includes a Bowling Bonanza on Sunday, Royal Dinner Party with a celebrity chef, Gourmet Wine Dinner at Via Real, dinner under the Stars and the 4th Annual Broad-way in Irving. For more information or to purchase Flag Sponsorships or individual tickets please contact Molly Banks, Our Children Center’s Director, at (972) 790-8505.

Hole-in-One contest to benefit Our Children’s Center

Employees’generosity a

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Students of the University of Dallas staged Shakespeare’s festive, madcap comedy Twelfth Night at the outdoor Orpheion Theater on Oct 2-3 as part of the annual UD Charity Week. Despite Saturday night skee-ters and Sunday mid-day drizzle, over five hundred people came out to sit on the grassy lawn, in the shade of tall oaks, to soak up the Bard’s merry foolery. A story filled with mistaken twins, mixed-up loves, duels of wit and steel! Students, parents, children, and alumns from around Ir-ving, especially UD, Cistecian Prep, and Faustina Academy, all reveled in the Family Day exuberance of outdoor theater, performed free under the wide Texas stars and skies. Several of the students have been longtime fans of outdoor

Shakespeare, and have long at-tended Shakespeare in the Park both in Dallas and Fort Worth. Many of the Twelfth Night cast, are full-time students and teach-ers, and can still dream of profes-sional theater. They saw the need for more local, amateur, free out-door Shakespeare, coordinated with the classes that they take at the University of Dallas and the classes they teach at Cistercian and Faustina. Thus, last year the play-ers helped build the Orpheion Theater on the UD campus, and they opened the new space last September with A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The Orpheion Theater is a lasting testament to student ini-tiative, creativity, and coopera-tion among UD students, faculty, staff, and alumni. As such, the Orpheion is a perfect comple-ment to Irving’s thriving arts community.

Midsummer madness comes to UD

Viola disguised as Cesario (Kara Kelley) attempts to persuade Olivia (Bethany Lewis) to marry the Duke of Illyria.

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VHA Health Foundation, Inc; Nova-tion, and HPPI (HealthCare Purchasing Partners International) employees volun-teered to spend Tuesday afternoon work-ing to help improve the community during the 2nd annual Community Day. Two years ago, the employees decid-ed to forego their annual holiday party and instead use the party monies to make im-

provements in the community. Di-vided into groups, the volunteers worked on 12 sites including Irving’s National Guard Armory, the Sal-vation Army, Our Children’s Center at Irving, Good El-ementary, Pierce Early Childhood

School, de Zavala Middle School, Austin Middle School, Union Bower Center for Learning, Family Gateway, Dallas Life Foundation, and the North Texas Food Bank. Volunteers updated landscaping, painted and spoke to students about the importance of getting a good education. Approximately 40 volunteers worked at the Salvation Army Social Service Cen-ter planting gardens, mulching the play-ground and painting the administrative hallways. Brooke Logan, the Salvation Army’s Public Relations Associate for the Greater Dallas Metroplex, discussed how the volunteers’ efforts helped. “Everything has gone really well to-day. They have only been out here for two or three hours, and they have done all that we asked them to and much more. It looks great. We were in need of having some landscaping work done. They have really spruced the place up. The building looks a thousand times better. We appreciate them coming out and doing the work,” Ms. Lo-gan said.

Company workers pool funds to make improvements inlocal community

They have only been out here for two or three hours, and they have done all that we asked them to do and more.

– Brooke Logan

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By PETER HEYNEIrving Rambler Contributor

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In celebration of Crime Prevention Month, we are having a Police Safety Fair at the Ir-ving Mall, this Saturday the 16th from 10am till 2pm. We will be inside by the Fuddruck-ers entrance and will have displays inside the Mall as well as lots of give-away items etc. Come on by and bring the family too.

Police Report

CLASS A MAJOR ACCIDENT: On 10-07-04 at 4:06 PM, two vehicles had an ac-cident at the intersection of Belt Line and the SSR SH 114. The drivers had Class A (incapacitating) injuries, but looked worse. Hit and Run was called out and worked the accident. It was caused by a Fail to Yield ROW, however no charges are being filed. The drivers were a 31 YOA female and a 62 YOA male. Investigated by Hit and Run.

PURSUIT / ACCIDENT / EVADING AR-REST: On 10-07-04 at 10:53 PM, An Officer attempted to stop a 2004 Yamaha motorcy-cle for exhibition of acceleration and speed-ing at Nursery and Sixth. A short chase ensued and the motorcycle wrecked out at Hunter Ferrell and Nursery, the driver a 17 YOA male, was taken into custody. He had very minor scrapes on his hand and the mo-torcycle sustained some scratches.

SHOOTING / BMV ARREST: On 10-08-

04 at 12:41 AM, a call was received of a BMV in progress in the 300 block W. Shady Grove Road. As the call was being dispatched the reporting person advised that her husband was outside with a shotgun, then we re-ceived reports of shots being fired. One of-ficer contacted a 35 YOA male and he told the officer he had seen subjects in his ve-hicle and shot at them with a shotgun. As this was happening Another officer found an 18 YOA suspect stumbling around at Shady Grove and Senter with a shotgun wound to the back off his head and his shoulder. The 18 YOA male was arrested for BMV and tak-en straight to PMH, the wounds were small enough that we transported, and the 35 YOA complainant was escorted to CID.

BURGLARY: On 10-8-04, 4:49 PM, a 33 YOA complainant, who lives in the 2300 block of Markland, reported a burglary. There was $34,550.00 worth of property tak-en which included the complainant’s 2004 GMC pick-up truck. The suspects were in the residence a long time as indicated by their eating and drinking. ID responded and lifted fingerprints. ARSON: On 10-8-04 at 7:00 PM we re-ceived a report of a fire in the 3200 block of W. Northgate Dr. Upon arrival the offi-cers found an apartment with smoke com-ing from under the door, and eventually two apartments were damaged. IFD was able to put the fire out without it spreading any fur-ther. After the fire was out the resident of this apartment returned home, a 33 YOA female, and she stated that her ex-boyfriend had

threatened to burn her apartment down. The suspect is a 23 YOA male, at this time there was no evidence recovered linking him to this. IFD responded Arson investigators and they are handling the investigation. No one was located who could estimate the dollar value of the damage. AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: On 10-09-04, at 10:35 PM, officers were dispatched to an Agg. Robbery that had occurred about an hour previously. The location was 1100 block Esters, Trinity Apartments, and it was re-ported to be a home invasion style robbery. Upon arrival a male 57 YOA reported that four suspects had entered his apartment, tied him up and took his wife and his ATM card and forced her to withdraw $500.00 from an ATM at a 7-11. The suspects then brought his wife back, and left her.

Class A Accident/road closure: 10-12-04, 1451 hours, 4100 blk. N. MacArthur. An IISD school bus with approximately 35 Academy of Irving students was S/B in the middle lane 4100 blk of N. MacArthur. A Dodge Durango driven by a student was S/B same location in the right lane. The driver of the Durango lost control of the vehicle due to speed and wet roadway caused by a nearby sprinkler system. The Durango collided with the curb, then the RBQ of the bus, and then the curb again causing it to rollover. The Durango then collided with two pedestrians who were on the sidewalk on the west side of MacArthur. The pedestrians had minor class B injuries and the driver of the Duran-go sustained a possible broken hip. There

were no injuries on the bus. The S/B lanes of MacArthur were closed off and traffic re-routed for approximately 35 minutes due to the accident.

Burglary Habitation: October 12, 2004, Officers were dispatched to 3800 block Ca-bez DeVaca, on a burglary. The complain-ant returned home at around 6:00 p.m. but did not discover that someone had broken into the home until 8:00 p.m. It appears the suspect went through the kitchen window to enter the home. The complainant had a substantial amount of jewelry stolen. ID Technicians responded to process the crime scene.

Home Invasion: October 13, 2004, 2:14 a.m., Officers were advised that a robbery had taken place at 2200 block W. Rochelle. There are five individuals living in the apart-ment. One of the residents stated that some-one knocked on their door and one of them went to see who it was. The suspect told them that their vehicle was being towed from the parking lot. They opened the door and three suspects pushed there way in. One of the suspects had a shotgun and pointed it at them. The suspects started to hit and beat four of the roommates. The fifth roommate had heard the commotion and had peaked out to see what was happening and he ran and jumped out the back bedroom window. The four residents sustained various cuts and bruises; they were treated by IFD at scene. The injuries were not life threatening. The three suspects took money from the four complainants’ and a DVD.

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Career planning and job interviewing will be among the topics at a free seminar and job fair to be held Monday, Oct. 18, at the Irving Central Library Auditorium, 801 W. Irving. Blvd. From 8:30 to noon, speakers will dis-cuss career planning, interview techniques and how to make the most of a job fair. From 1 to 4 p.m., recruiters from various

local companies will be available to meet with prospective employees. The event is the third of four library-hosted seminars and job fairs made possible by a grant from the Northeast Texas Library System. For more information about the seminar or job fair, call Chris Dobson at (972) 721-2608 or visit www.irvinglibrary.org/jobcen-ter.html <http://www.irvinglibrary.org/jobcenter.html>.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2004 Contact: Laurie M. Kunke, Public Informa-tion Manager, at (972) 721-2321

GAMES, CONTESTS PART OF IRVING’S FALL CARNIVAL SERIES

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a variety of games and contests during the Fall Carnival Series to be held at various Irving recreation centers Oct. 23-29. Tick-ets are 25 cents each or five for $1. Activi-ties will include bounce houses, a haunted house, costume contests, catwalks, pump-kin decorating, games and concessions. Dates and times are: Saturday, Oct. 23 Cimarron Park Recreation Center, 201 Red River Trail, 10 a.m. to noon, (972) 910-0702

Wednesday, Oct. 27, through Friday, Oct. 29 Lively Pointe, 909 N. O’Connor Road, 6 to 9 p.m., (972) 721-8090. Haunted House. Ages 12-19. Cost: $2. Admission includes nachos, popcorn, hot dog and drink. Thursday, Oct. 28 Northwest Recreation Center, 2800 Chey-enne St. 7 to 9 p.m., (972) 721-2529 Friday, Oct. 29 West Park Recreation Center, 530 Davis Drive 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., (972) 721-2519 Senter Park Recreation Center, 901 S. Senter St. 7 to 9 p.m., (972) 721-2641 Lee Park Recreation Center, 3000 Pa-mela Drive 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., (972) 721-2508 Mustang Recreation Center, 2223 Kin-west, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., (972) 556-1334Parkway 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., (972) 556-1334

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The Irving Symphony Orchestra, un-der the baton of Music Director Hector Guzman, celebrates its 42nd season with “Let’s Tour the World – Your Passport to Great Music” featuring an array of diverse musical guests including pianist Tatiana Balasz, Baritone Donnie Ray Albert, pia-nist Domenico Codispoti, guest conductor Carlos Piantini, the Irving Chorale, flutist Viviana Guzman, and highlighted by an evening with Monica Mancini daughter of

famed composer Henry Mancini.

First Stop: Music from the USA! for-mally opened the season with a celebration of American Music on Saturday at the Ir-ving Arts Center. Music by John Williams, Copland, Gershwin, a tribute to Lerner and Lowe, Rodgers and Hammerstein and others highlighted the evening that also included acclaimed pianist Tatiana Balasz performing Gershwin’s Variations on “I Got Rhythm” for piano and orchestra. A special bonus was the dramatic voice of baritone Donnie Ray Albert. Mr. Albert has performed with opera companies and orchestras all over the world.

Irving Symphony opens newseason celebrating America

Conductor Hector Guzman opens Symphony’s 42ndseason with diverse guest list

Irving Symphony Orchestra conductor Hector Guzman addresses the First Stop: Music from the USA audience.

United Soccer Academy held a clinic and tryout for youngsters on the Univer-sity of Dallas campus. Young soccer play-ers had the opportunity to practice with a professional soccer coach while audition-ing for a place on an international team. Through a series of clinics across the country, United Soccer Academy identi-fies players, male and female, between the ages of 10 and 18 to compete in South America and Europe for winter, spring and summer 2005. Participating youngsters re-ceive extensive training, play in exhibition games, and compete in international soc-cer cups. United Soccer Academy’s pro-gram enhances existing soccer teams and programs by providing individual players with a quality soccer experience overseas. This winter teams will compete in Brazil (December 26-January 3, 2005) with visits to Sao Paulo and Santos, home of Pele. Teams will compete in the Brazil Summer Cup. During the spring program, competi-tions will be in Italy (March 19-29, 2005) with visits to Rome, Florence, and Milan

and competition in the Como Lake Cup. Another clinic/tryout is planned in the Irving area in January 2005. For more de-tails, contact United Soccer Academy at 1- www.unitedsocceracademy.org.

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Nimitz High Vikas including Maggie Baruch, Kiley McAbee and Heather Botts spend Satur-day Oct. 2 washing cars to raising funds for their drill team.

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After their homecoming game, the Broncos continued to celebrate their 25th year as a team with a picnic at Mountain Creek Preserve. Barbequed brisket, potato salad and cup cakes awaited the young players, cheerlead-ers and their families at the park. Special recognition was given to long time staff members, former players, cheerleaders, and staff. “Now, at this age the kids have fun,” Coach Steve Hendrix, founding coach of the Broncos team, said. “They learn to make friends with other people. They learn valu-able lessons about getting along, because that is one of the hardest things to teach kids. Football teaches kids that life gives you ups and downs; and when you get knocked down, you have to learn to pick yourself up again and keep going. Winning isn’t every-thing. It feels good when you win, but you won’t learn anything unless you lose.” Formed in 1979 as a Bantam level, ex-pansion team, Broncos football players are seven and eight years old, and the cheer-leaders are between five and eleven. Val

Garcia heads the football coaching team that includes Russell Cowen, Ron Parsons, Jon Davis, and Marco Belmonte. Re’nee Umberger leads the cheerleading coaches including Elsa Gomez, Candace Duron, and Julie Gomez. “We have kids that are doing great things that came from the Broncos pro-gram,” Coach Hendrix said. “Chase Daniel is a senior at Southlake Carroll High School and has been the quarterback for the last three years. He is number one in the state and the team is number one in the nation. David Ramirez was at Grace Prep; he was a Bronco for three years. David has a full scholarship to Purdue University where he is a red-shirted fresh-man. He is not playing this year, but he will be next year. My oldest son Jeremy went to South Dakota State, and my youngest son Christopher joined the army. Robert An-otetti, who was one of the Broncos original players, is a doctor now. We have several other kids, one that is at Texas, two that are at Arkansas playing basketball, and we have some that joined the marines.”

Broncos celebrate 25th year with picnic, homecoming

It’s a birthday, an anniversary, a house warming, or just a “just because” plant. You need something right now, but you don’t even know if your friend likes plants. If this sounds familiar, let me help you choose from a wonderful selection of plants that will almost always guarantee success in the heart of the receiver.

GOLDEN POTHOS This plant is also known as ivy because it has a trailing nature. The leaves are var-iegated green and yellow, and can brighten any dark room. They have low light require-ments and need thorough soakings. Allow the soil to dry between waterings. This plant requires little fertilizer, but needs a good, well draining soil. Dressed up in a basket or nice pot, it is an all time favorite.

SPATHIPHYLLUM A lovely plant that is graced with white flowers also called spaths. This plant is known to many as the ‘Peace Lily’. It has dark green foliage, with fragrant white flowers which generally bloom throughout the year. This plant likes low light and cool

locations. It has a higher fertilizer require-ment than the previous plant. This is a great plant for one of the basics to anyone’s col-lection. Again, if for gift giving, dress it up with a basket and a ribbon.

CHINESE EVERGREEN This plant is almost always over-looked, but is hearty and gorgeous. It has wonder-ful variegations on the leaves and there are many different varieties to choose from. It has low light requirements, water well when the soil is dry and fertilize once every two to three months. Remove the insignificant flowers to give the plant a more polished look. This one can be dressed up or even mixed with another for a nice mixed plant basket. Try to find out a little something about the receiver, like a favorite color, or a hob-by, so that you may personalize your gift.

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Above: Bronco current and former team family members gather for a picnic at Mountain Creek Preserve.

Broncos celebrate25th season

Some tips on choosing justthe right houseplant for a gift

At left: Broncos’ coaches, Steve Hendrix and Val Garcia, hold photos of the 1979 and 1980’s Broncos teams.


North Lake College students re-cently had the rare opportunity to experi-ence the effects of drinking and driving while remaining sober. Students could “drive” a simulator developed by Edu-tainmentsm by Kramer which travels to high schools and colleges through the Save a Life Tour! Surrounded by five screens creating a 225 degree view, students experienced the way the brain be-comes progressively impaired with each alcoholic drink. Over time the students’ re-action time increased, vision was affected, judgment and driving skills declined. After the simulation, students received a mock ticket listing all of their driving infrac-tions. Two large screens on the outside of the simulator allowed on-lookers to watch the driver’s experience. “The simulator shows you how alcohol would affect you but from a sober perspective,” Brian Beldyga, Edu-tain-ment Senior Manager, said. “You experi-ence how your reaction time is delayed and

how your motor skills are messed up. The same thing would happen in the real world, but in the simulator you are sober and you can see what happens. We are trying to get more kids to be that person to actually take the keys from their friends if they have put themselves in a situation to drink and drive. Or if they have been the one drinking, to get a cab. If they have enough money to drink, they have enough money to get a cab.” Adrianne Settles, North Lake College Student Program Specialist, heard about the simulator program while she was working at Brookhaven College. “I thought the simulator would be a good information piece to bring to the campus,” Ms. Settles said. “We have been focusing on ‘don’t drink and drive’ for about the last three weeks. We’ve had a forum and brought police officers on cam-pus to speak about drunk driving injuries and fatalities. Basically this is about sav-ing lives. We are trying to impress upon the students the importance of taking responsi-bility.”

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Team America: World Police is a cred-it to its raunchy, irreverent “South Park” roots. In an effort to keep the world safe from terrorists, our heroes travel the globe blowing up everything in their path, includ-ing the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. The movie mercilessly makes fun of politics, celebri-ties, liberals, conservatives, country music, ethnicities, world events and of course other movies. This fast-passed, high-action drama is entirely populated by slow moving mari-onettes. Beautifully detailed sets provide the background for theses technically so-phisticated wooden actors. Throughout the story, these marionettes do things you have never seen puppets do before. Filled with violence, the characters kill each other a variety gory and grotesque ways. It is a credit to the puppeteers’ skill that they have created an explicit sex scene between neuter

marionettes.

Team America is a well conceived, vi-sually striking movie. The expertise of the puppeteers and the designs of the sets are stunning. However, this is NOT a movie for children. From start to finish the movie is filled with rude, crude, and often uncom-fortable adult humor. One of the movie’s goals is to offend everyone, and it does a good job. Destined to become a classic, Team America is not for the faint of heart.

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On Sept. 10th, Samuel Armstrong Til-ley was ticketed for traveling at 140 miles per hour over the speed limit... on a motor-cycle! Evidently, Mr. Tilley’s ticket (205 mph in a 65 mph) set a record for the fastest speeding ticket in Minnesota history. The incident would have gone undetected but for the work of Trooper Al Loney, a State Patrol pilot who clocked the Honda 1000 and rider

from the air and radioed ahead to officers who made the arrest. Highway officials not-ed that a motorcycle crash at those speeds would almost certainly result in death. Not surprisingly, Mr. Tilley did not return calls from the news media. All too often, we all find ourselves rac-ing through our schedules at speeds that are unsafe. We are willing to exchange our peace of mind forever increasing velocity. At times, the pace of our lives may be ex-cessive to the point where it could be char-acterized as criminal. Amazingly, Mr. Tilley thought that it was worth dying to travel on

two wheels at the rate of 205 mph. This biker’s recklessness leads us to the

question of a lifetime. What are you willing to die for? Or a better way to say it might be, “Who or what are you dying for?” We are all trading our time, treasure and talents for something or someone. Paul says, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Remember, someone is always watch-ing (either from above or on the ground) how you are answering this vital life ques-tion. And thank God for the “tickets” that “slow” us down and sometimes “save” our life.

Hi Irving! My goodness! It’s almost Thanks-giving, we are to be thankful everyday – but on Thanksgiving – what a joy to have all the family together. Sometimes all the family won’t or can’t be together – the thought saddens me very much as it may be for yours truly also, hope not. Our soldiers so many men and women won’t be with their families, this can’t be avoided, war is war. As we continue to pray for them, our country, and our country’s leaders, our president, etc. We can do everything we can to make the time, quality time for our loved ones; we could be in worst situations. We must think and be grateful. Christmas is also near. I love Christmas. There is one thing I have noticed children’s crying and whining. The parents want to get the best bar-gains but the children tire sooner than we do, they need their naps, meals, etc. just go home and let them feel that peace, relaxation, and love. Hope this helps someone. We tend to get too in-volved and leave out the most impor-tant people. The elections are upon us. There are a lot of opportunities besides the debates, commercials, and newspapers to get to know and hear the candidates in person. Call your party for a calen-dar. For information on local Republi-can events you can call me.

Here are the early voting dates and times again. Please take your voters certificate with you if at all possible, it helps the process and it will take you less time.

Oct. 18 -22 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 23 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Oct. 24 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Oct. 25-29 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

I will be at City Hall but you can vote at Barbara Bush Middle School also, or any of the 25 locations in Dal-las county. Election day you can vote in your precinct only.

Attend Church Sunday God Bless!

Margaret Lopez is an independent wirter for the Irving Rambler. An Irving resident for more than 12 years, she and her husband have been married for more than 37 years and have four daughters and four grandsons. She has been an Election Day Judge and early voting judge for more than 20 years. Mrs. Lopez is a member of Irving Citi-zens Academy, the Texas Federation Citizens Academy, the Texas Federa-tion of Republican Women and is Vice-President of the Irving Noon Day Lions Club. She and her family are active members of Calvary Church.

By JIM GERLACHOak View Baptist Church

Margaret’s Corner

Upcoming Thanksgivingholidays a time to spendquality time with family

We should ask ourselves what we’re willing to die for

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Late last summer as Barbie Dragna watched over her family’s garage sale, a gentleman offered Barbie $15 for a pair of wooden cubicles. Barbie held firm at $20. As the two spoke, the man intro-duced himself as Charles Thomp-son with Just One Look Pageantry Consulting. Mr. Thompson felt Barbie’s natural beauty and per-sonality were a winning com-bination. Even as the cubicles remained unsold, the two began talking about beauty pageants. As a result of the garage sale meeting, Barbie, a middle school student at de Zavala, and her three-year old niece, Jhara Chase, both competed in their first pag-eant on Sep. 26. Barbie won runner-up for Miss DFW Princess in the teen division, and Jhara won runner-up Miss DFW Princess in the three to five-year old category. Barbie’s mother, Sherrie Dragna, approves of Barbie’s par-ticipation in pageants. “I am supporting her in what she wants to do as long as her grades are good,” Ms. Dragna said. “I think it helps every child to experience that part of life. Be-cause everybody is a beauty queen to me; they are all different.”

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Cowboys legend Don Perkins’ grandson, Trevor, has his cast signed by Roger Staubach during a reception for the Cowboy’s Ring of Honor’s newest members, Rayfield Wright and Cliff Harris. Trevor broke his leg playing soccer.

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Entertainment Series of Irving be-gan its 49th season with Russian Sea-sons: A Celebration of World Dance on Monday. Russian Seasons took the audience on a journey through the folk dances of many nations, from the athletic Hopak of Russia, wild energy of Gypsy, passionate flamenco of Spain, tangos of Argentina, footwork of Irish dances to the spectacu-

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