irving rambler...irving rambler $0.50 the irving rambler p.o. box 177731 irving, tx 75017...

Irving

Ram

bler $0

.50T

he I

rvin

g R

ambl

erP.

O. B

ox 1

7773

1Ir

ving

, TX

750

17

PER

IOD

ICA

LS

POST

AG

E P

AID

IRV

ING

TE

XA

S

PERM

IT #

0249

81

972-253-4200www.mscitx.com

WE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILYWE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY

972-253-4200www.mscitx.com

MEDICAL

SURGICALand

ofCLINICIRVING

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

After Hours Clinic:No appointment necessary Mon-Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Lab & Radiology:

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PMNot available for After Hours Clinic

Main Location:2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 75061

Other Locations:Valdez Clinic: 3501 N. MacArthur Blvd #400Tuscan Cardiovascular Center: 701 Tuscan Dr #205Baylor MOBI: 2001 N. MacArthur Blvd. #425Las Colinas: 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #250OB/GYN: 6750 N. MacArthur Blvd. #255

November 3, 2012 50¢

RamblerRamblerCoppell ● Las Colinas ● Valley Ranch

● Irving ●

Rambler

RamblerRamblerRambler

TUESDAY, November 6th Vote to Re-Elect

State Rep Linda Harper-Brown Texas House District 105

Serving Irving & Grand Prairie

VOTE to

Re-Elect

L I NDAHARPER

BROWN

Paid Political Advertisement by Linda Harper-Brown Campaign

VOTE - TUESDAY, November 6th L I NDAHARPER

BROWNPaid Political Ad by Linda Harper-Brown Campaign

Officials celebrate Orange Line openingBy Phil Cerroni

The long years of traffic and construction have finally begun to pay off for DFW residents in recent months. With the completion of Phase I of the DART’s Orange Line and the continuing work on the Dia-mond Interchange, a massive transit interchange for SP 114, LP 12, 183 and the Orange Line on the former site

of Jerry Jones’ Texas Stadium, these projects mark the first time Texas has seen a highway and light rail system share a right-of-way, a sign that the Dallas – Forth Worth area is begin-ning to have the population density of major East Coast cities.

To celebrate this, a battery of transportation and elected officials, including Phil Wilson, the Executive Director of TxDOT and State Repre-sentative Linda Harper-Brown, as-sembled at a ribbon cutting ceremony

held at the University of Dallas on Oct. 31.

Although the DART corridor will not be extended to the airport until 2014, the speakers were quick to praise the immediate advantages the Orange Line brings to Irving. One notable advantage is the creation of a transit system that is fully integrated into the city center.

“Heavy or commuter rail is the term we use for quarters like the

Transportation projects signal new era in Metroplex development

Cutline

See ORANGE LINE, 1

Evening benefits shelter animalsBy Jess Paniszczyn

Painted pumpkins graced every table and four legged companions searching for forever homes served as the guests of honor during the 2012 Black Collar Affair benefitting the DFW Humane Society at the Las Colinas Country Club on Oct. 27.

Christina Winters Gears was the event’s presenting sponsor.

“I’ve always loved animals, and I have four cats,” Winters Gears said. “I want everyone to support our animals, because they don’t have a choice. They are just there for us. We have a responsibility to support them in any way we can.

“My favorite part of the event is the pet parade. Volunteers bring around the little dogs, and they are

By Sissy CourtneyWhen singer, songwriter Phil Vandel was

a teenager, he “had long hair, wanted to play guitar and pick up chicks,” he told students at Irving High School Oct. 25. But he said something happened to change him, and he told his story to students to encourage them to find their talents and to develop them to make the world a better place.

He appeared on stage with Chief Warrant

Officer Gary Linfoot, who was paralyzed in a helicopter crash during a combat mission in Iraq. Vandel has used his time and talents to support and raise money for wounded soldiers and their families.

“I didn’t start out as somebody who was really patriotic,” Vandel said. “I didn’t start out as this person who had this drive to give back and raise money for wounded warriors.”

By Sissy CourtneyChief Warrant Officer Gary Lin-

foot, who was paralyzed in a helicop-ter crash during a combat mission in Iraq in 2008, visited with Irving High School engineering students Oct. 25, Keller High School students Oct. 26 and demonstrated how he can walk using an Exoskeleton made by Ekso Bionics.

The Irving High School engi-neering students have been working on projects to design adaptive devices for disabled veterans, and have built prototypes of their designs. The Keller High School students were from medical, engineering, health sciences, anatomy and physiology classes.

Linfoot’s school visits coincided with Sky Ball X, the Airpower Foun-

Halloween cutline

Standing TallExoskeleton worn by wounded warrior inspires students to pursue science

See EXOSKELETON, Page 6

Singer/songwriter tells students to discover, share their talents

Cutline

Cutline

Cutline

See SONGWRITER, Page 6

See BLACK COLLAR, Page 4

Cutline

THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.comNovember 3, 2012

(972) 870-1992 [email protected]

Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Rambler is Copyrighted 2012

Director Stacey Starkey Publisher John Starkey Circulation Manager 214-676-1145 Tammy Pompa Sales Margaret Lopez Ruth Medcalf Kristina Nielson Bob Toler

The entire contents of this newspaper are the sole property of Rambler Newspapers, with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited.

If you have an upcoming event, game scores, a press release, or interesting story, please let us know. The Rambler encourages submission of articles, facts, and photographs pertaining to the people, life, business, and entertainment of Irving, Texas.

The Rambler #024981 is published weekly by Rambler Newspapers, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017.

You can subscribe to The Rambler for $35 per year. The Rambler is also distributed in businesses and public areas.

Deadline for the submission of articles and adver-tising is noon Wednesday, prior to the publication date. All submitted articles are subject to editing. Opinions expressed in submitted advertisements, articles, editorial, or commentary are those of the writer, and not necessarily those of The Rambler, the publisher, editor, or any staff member. All articles, press releases, photographs and other materials submitted become the property of The Rambler.

The Publication of columnists’ views, as well as ad-vertising, does not constitute endorsement. The Rambler reserves the right to reject or edit any advertising. The Rambler, its publisher, and editor are not responsible for errors in advertising.

The Rambler Volume 9 Issue 44 is published weekly for $35 dollars a year by Rambler Newspapers, 627 S. Rogers, Irving, TX 75060. Periodicals postage prices paid at Irving, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, TX 75017.

RamblerRambler

Letter tO the editOr

The Irving Rambler ac-cepts your input, letters, com-ments – good as well as bad, and opinions.

If you would like to see your ideas in print, please email them to [email protected] or mail them to: The Irving Rambler, P.O. Box 177731, Irving, Texas 75017 Re: Letters to the Editor

Send us your comments

MiLeStONeS: Conrad/ KeaKey

wedding

David Evans

We Recommend

avid Evans of Dallas emerged from a distinguished primary

field to win the Republicans’ nomination for the Place 2 seat on the 5th Court of Appeals. Voters in Dallas, Collin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties recognized his extensive experience as a highly regarded trial court judge. And that distinction lifts him ahead of Democrat Dan Wood for this newspaper’s recommendation. The scholarly Evans, 58, built an excellent reputation on Dallas County

Court at Law No. 1 and in two terms running the 193rd Civil District Court. His peers chose him as local administrative district judge and presiding judge. In 2005, he was named Trial Judge of the Year by the American Board of Trial Advocates, Dallas chapter. In private practice, he has argued

before the Texas Supreme Court and other appeals courts. In short, his intellect, hard work and professionalism elevate him, along with his pro bono services and leadership abilities. * * *

DDavid Evans for 5th Court of Appeals,

Place 2

Pol. Adv. paid for by Former Judge David Evans Campaign; Clyde Siebman, Treasurer, In compliance withthe Judicial Campaign Fairness Act, the Code of Fair Campaign Practicesand the DBA Judicial Election Creed..

On November 6th, vote forDavid Evans

Fifth Court of Appeals Place 2

Vote Early through November 2,Election Day November 6

Early Voting Locations Irving City Hall 825 W. Irving Blvd.Irving, TX 75060

Valley Ranch Library401 Cimarron TrailIrving, TX 75063

Endorsements Dallas Morning NewsFort Worth Star Telegram NRA “A” Rated Texas Alliance for Life National Association of Realtors Americans for Prosperity “A+” Christian Coalition – 100% Rating Citizens Against Government Waste – Taxpayer Hero US Chamber of Commerce – Spirit of Enterprise Award

Texas Right to Life Numbers USA “A+” Rated Veterans of Foreign Wars PAC Texas Association of Business National Right to Life Texas Farm Bureau Ag. FundNational Right to Life – 100% Rating

To see our full list of endorsements and to add your name, please visit www.KennyMarchant.com

Paid for by Kenny Marchant for Congress, www.KennyMarchant.com

Bob and Adelina Conrad from Gun Barrel City, Texas would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Krystal Conrad to Derek Keakey, son of Ralph and Kathy Kroener from Azle, Texas on November 10, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Krystal and Derek graduated from Nimitz High School in Irving, Texas.

By Amanda CasanovaParticipants raised about

$50,000 for Captain Hope’s Kids in this year’s first Chili and Chocolate Challenge held at The Studios at Las Colinas.

The Oct. 20 event benefitted Captain Hope’s Kids, a foundation that helps homeless children. The inaugural challenge drew about 150 people ready to cook.

“Everybody loved it,” said Jeanne Reyer, executive director for Captain Hope’s Kids. “We were laughing from beginning to end. It was a very unique event and really

Editor:Last week residents spoke up

about poor living conditions and poor billing at Oak Villa Apartments.

The Mayor mentioned how she was not happy with the situation and was frankly “disgusted” with the situation and what residents were sharing about the conditions.

She boldly stately what could be done about this. Yesterday (10-29) all departments were assembled for 300 to 350 Oak Villa Residents in attendance to and presented to and listened to Oak Villa Residents. Code Enforcement and Police. There are concerns about drug dealing, safety, and crime.

Irving PD are on it thanks to Mayor being proactive. I have never seen so much willingness for the city departments to work with residents as I saw yesterday. And fellow folks active in being around city govern-ment have mentioned the same.

We give thanks to a Mayor will-ing to take the lead on this.

Respectfully yours,Emmanuel Lewis Jr

liked by everybody.”The event was based on popular

reality show “Iron Chef.” Each table of 12 competed against other tables to prepare the best dinner and dessert.

“There was just a pile high with pots and pans and utensils and 8-foot tables filled with food and produce and then refrigerators filled with

meat and chicken and fish and ev-erybody at your table was against the other table,” Reyer said. “It was like bedlam at the beginning of the com-petition with everyone scrambling for what they could grab.”

Awards were given for sev-eral categories, including best tast-ing dishes, best dessert and best

presentation.“Then everybody eats,” Reyer

said. “It was a lot of fun.”In 2011, Captain Hope’s Kids

helped more than 33,000 homeless children in the Metroplex.

“We’re hoping to double what we raised this year next year,” Reyer said. “We need this type of event

Irving Police sought the public’s help in locating two missing persons on Oct. 27.

James Florez, 37-years-old, and his 11-month-old daughter, Victoria Florez, were last seen leaving his mother’s house in Irving at 6:30 p.m., Oct 26. At about 7 p.m., he spoke with his wife who was at work. Florez told her he was at home and did not men-tion going anywhere.

When his wife arrived home at 9 p.m., they were gone. No had seen or heard from them since he last spoke with his wife. There were no signs of foul play at the residence and Florez’s truck was gone.

Investigators learned that Florez is a drug user who is known to stay gone for a number of days while using drugs. Investigators were concerned

for the welfare of the child. Florez was not answering his cell phone or had turned it off. The phone was pinged several times and was shown to be in the east Irving or west Dallas area. Officers and investigators looked in those areas but were not immediately successful in locating them.

This was the first time Florez has left with his daughter and not told anyone where he was going. Family members did not think he was trying to leave with her.

Early on the morning of Oct. 28, just after midnight, the two missing persons were located near the Trinity River at Loop 12 and Northwest Hwy. Family members had been driving around and looking for the two when they spotted Lopez’ truck. Lopez and his daughter were in good condition.

Lopez’ truck was off the road and stuck in the mud.

It appeared as if they had been at the location for some time. Based on officers’ conversations with Lopez, their observations of the vehicle, the child and the conditions around the truck, Lopez was taken into custody and transported to Parkland Hospital for evaluation. The child was checked by paramedics and cleared to be re-leased to her mother.

Chili and Chocolate Challenge raises funds for homeless children

Police, family find missing man and his daughter

THE RAMBLER November 3, 2012 www.IrvingRambler.com

$69* D.I.V.O.R.C.E

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ● DWI / Suspended License ● All Warrants ● 24 Hour Jail Release ● Occupational License ● Protective Order ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases

FAMILY LAW ● Divorce / Annulment ● Child Support / Paternity ● Custody Modification ● Restraining Order ● Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption ● Domestic Violence

Easy Payment Plans Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy #409, Dallas 75207

214-638-5930

Open Saturdays and Sundays

1420 N. Cooper St., #112 Arlington, TX 76010

817-277-0196

866-446-1400

*Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case, if you qualify. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Juvenile Cases Child Protective

Services/CPS

Se Habla Espanol

n November1 thru December 28Coppell to Host Holiday Food DriveThe City of Coppell is hosting a Hol-

iday Food Drive. City buildings will have a drop box handy for generous donors who would like to help. City staff will deliver the goods to north Texas food pantries. Drop by any one of the following City facilities and leave your non-perishable item(s) in the box at Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd. or Coppell Public Library, 177 N. Heartz Rd. The City will not accept partially opened/used packages of any consumables. Visit http://coppelltx.gov for a list of suggested goods.

n November 2 & 3 at 8 p.m. & Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m.

“Rough Crossing” Two playwrights, a composer, and

two actors set sail across the Atlantic, bound for Broadway, to present their new musical comedy, The Cruise of the Dodo, which is a mess. Hilarious trouble ensues as the composer can’t speak but is in love with the leading lady, who is fending off the advances of her leading man while the steward has trouble standing up and serving drinks, and the ship’s captain tries to rewrite the play. Located at the Du-pree Theater, Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75062. Tickets: call 972-252-2787. For more information, call 972-594-6104.

n November 4 from 3 to 5 p.m.Irving Heritage House toursLocated at 303 South O’Connor,

the Heritage House, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, will be open with docent led tours at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free. November’s tour will feature a display of artwork by Heritage Society member Sigrid Canto. From the first remembered drawings at the age of 6 years of age, Sigrid continued her artistic knowl-edge throughout her schooling. She expanded her training of structured and practical studies in drawing and painting at the Pan American Art Institute in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

n November 5, 6 & 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.Basketball Evaluations & Cheerlead-

ing OrientationFor Irving Upward to be held for

1st - 6th grade at First Baptist Irving. and at Plymouth Park Baptist Church from 6 – 8 p.m. For questions, please contact either church office at 972-253-1171 or 972-986-7729.

n November 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.Archery ClinicThe Irving Police Athletic/Activities

League (IPAL) is offering free archery clinics at IPAL, 1550 Rock Island Road. The clinic is for ages 10-18 with no registration required but parents must sign a waiver. Participants may attend one or all clinics.

n November 7 from 1 to 6 p.m.Municipal Court open houseCoppell Municipal Court, 130 Town

Center Blvd., will host an open house celebrating Municipal Court Week. Municipal Court Week is celebrated Nov. 5-9 extending appreciation to the municipal judges, court clerks, and marshals throughout Texas, as well as presiding and alternate municipal

judges and court personnel for their exemplary dedication. The public is encouraged to attend, tour the mu-nicipal court and meet the Judges. Refreshments will be served.

n November 8 from 5:30 - 7:30pmTreasures and Oddities Overlooking the Mustangs of Las

Colinas, enjoy the spectacular view while shopping for just the right gifts at the La Cima Club, 5215 North O’Connor, Suite 2600. Items vary from silver and crystal items to whim-sical collectibles. Proceeds go to the Heritage Society’s Mary’s Playhouse project. Free admission to attend. Guests are welcomed. Dinner reser-vations are also available for a special menu of burgers and brew to be of-fered that evening as well as the regu-lar outstanding cuisine menu. Garage parking is validated for two hours. For more details and to RSVP for dinner, contact Mary Higbie at 972-252-3838.

n November 7 & 8 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Logistics Information FairNorth Lake College’s Logistics

Technology program will host its first Logistics Information Fair. An ad-ditional evening session will be held Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. North Lake’s Logistics Technology program grew enrollment by 61 percent last year. Material handling and logistics is one of America’s largest and fastest growing industries, employing more than 700,000. North Lake College’s North Campus is located at 101 S. Royal Lane, Coppell, TX 75019.

n November 9 at 11:30 a.m.Veterans Day ProgramThe Irving Veterans Memorial Park

Committee will host a Veterans Day Program at the Irving Central Library Auditorium, 801 W. Irving Blvd.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TUESDAY, November 6th - VOTE to RE-ELECT

State Representative Linda Harper-Brown Texas House District 105 - Serving Irving & Grand Prairie

People know her work…

“For more than two decades, Linda Harper Brown has been working to improve her community. Whether it is volunteering her �me for chari�es or serving on a City Council and School Board, Linda is the kind of �reless, commi�ed leader we need working for us in the Texas House.”

Hon. Bill Thorn, Grand Prairie

“Linda Harper Brown has never been a cookie-cu�er poli�cian. Since her first day in the Texas House, she’s been a tough, no-nonsense representa�ve who puts the interests of her district first even if it means standing up to her own party or the special interests that all too o�en control our state capitol.”

Hon. Fran Bonilla, Former Irving City Councilwoman

“When the economy took a downturn, Texas’ small businesses turned to Linda Harper Brown for help and she delivered. A true champion for free enterprise, Linda fought hard against new taxes that would hurt our economic recovery and helped reduce burdensome regula�ons to free our business community to spur new job growth.”

Hon. Kenny Marchant, U.S. Congressman

Endorsements Include: Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Comptroller Susan Combs Commr. Todd Staples Commr. Jerry Pa�erson U.S. Rep Kenny Marchant U.S. Rep Pete Sessions

U.S. Senate Candidate Ted Cruz

Fight to cut taxes on small business and personal property Propose a top-to-bo�om overhaul of all state agencies to stop wasteful spending

tyo

Successfully protect the nest egg of Teachers in the Teacher Re�rement System of Texas

The ONLY Candidate to:

Paid Political Advertisement by Linda Harper-Brown Campaign, Treasurer Ralph J. Ellis

THEY WERE THERE FOR YOUR FAMILY…

WILL YOU BE THERE FOR THEIRS? BE A HERO TO THE CHILD OF A FIREFIGHTER SUPPORT THE FIRE FOUNDATION EDUCATIONAL FUND TODAY! EDUCATING THE CHILDREN OF CITY OF IRVING FIRST RESPONDERS AND STAFF

JOIN US AT THE FIREFIGHTERS’ BALLBENEFITTING THE IFF EDUCATION FUND

NOVEMBER 3 FOUR SEASONS RESORT & CLUB

Tickets $125 per person Small business and corporate sposnorships available! Call today! To find out more visit us online at irvingfirefightersball.com or contact monica at 214.755.8711 [email protected]

CAN’T ATTEND BUT WANT TO HELP? GO TO IRVINGFIREFOUNDATION.ORG AND CLICK ON DONATE

THEY WERE THERE FOR YOUR FAMILY…

WILL YOU BE THERE FOR THEIRS? BE A HERO TO THE CHILD OF A FIREFIGHTER SUPPORT THE FIRE FOUNDATION EDUCATIONAL FUND TODAY! EDUCATING THE CHILDREN OF CITY OF IRVING FIRST RESPONDERS AND STAFF

JOIN US AT THE FIREFIGHTERS’ BALLBENEFITTING THE IFF EDUCATION FUND

NOVEMBER 3 FOUR SEASONS RESORT & CLUB

Tickets $125 per person Small business and corporate sposnorships available! Call today! To find out more visit us online at irvingfirefightersball.com or contact monica at 214.755.8711 [email protected]

CAN’T ATTEND BUT WANT TO HELP? GO TO IRVINGFIREFOUNDATION.ORG AND CLICK ON DONATE

On 10/29/2012, at 9:55 a.m., the Coppell Police Department received reports of a single vehicle major accident on Westbound IH 635 between S. Beltline Road and S. Royal Lane. Coppell Police and Fire Departments were dispatched and located the accident scene in the median of IH635 between Beltline Rd. and Freeport Parkway.

Preliminary investigation indicates a Toyota Camry traveling Westbound on IH 635, left the roadway onto the center median, and struck a TxDOT sign pole. The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, was pinned inside and was extricated by the Coppell Fire Department. The driver was transported to Las Colinas Medical Center and pronounced deceased.

The driver was identified as a 66 year old female resident of Dallas. The Coppell Police Traffic Division and Dallas County Medical Examiner’s

office are investigating the accident. Neither speed nor alcohol appear to be a factor in the crash. Source: City of Coppell

Man dies in one-car accident on IH 635


so sweet and caring. It is so hard not to want to have every one of them go home with you.

“Every year the Black Collar becomes more and more successful. I encourage other people to join in next year.”

The Voice of the Dallas Cowboys and animal lover, Brad Sham, served as the evening’s emcee.

“Some of my friends are very

involved with the Humane Society. I believe in the cause,” Sham said. “Animals are a great comfort, and they are great companions. Some of the animals cared for by the Humane Society need physical help, some of them just need a chance to love somebody.

“I love seeing the animals at this event and the pet parade. I really took

Black CollarContinued from Page 1

Fine Chinese Cuisine and Coctail

China Bistro

8150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 190Irving, TX 75063

Since 1984

(972) 444-9760

Beautiful Hilltop View✷ Time To Enjoy �e Outside Patio ✷

✷ Lunch and Dinner ✷✷ Happy Hour Special ✷

Buy one sushi roll, get 2nd 1/2 off AND House Wine $3Tues-Fri 4:30-6:30 p.m.

✷ Home/Office Delivery ✷ Order online: www.hunandynasty.com

Fine Chinese Cuisine and Coctail

China Bistro

8150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 190Irving, TX 75063

Since 1984

(972) 444-9760

Beautiful Hilltop View✷ Time To Enjoy �e Outside Patio ✷

✷ Lunch and Dinner ✷✷ Happy Hour Special ✷

Buy one sushi roll, get 2nd 1/2 off AND House Wine $3Tues-Fri 4:30-6:30 p.m.

✷ Home/Office Delivery ✷ Order online: www.hunandynasty.com

Father’s Day is

June 17th

Open 24 HoursWebcams

Overnight BoardingDoggie DaycareSpa & Grooming

TrainingAirport Parking

Best of Big DAt DFW Airport (972) 456-0010 Paradise4PawsDallas.comDFW Airport Employee Discounts • New Client Specials

A PREMIER RESORT FOR CATS AND DOGS

Visit Our Other Locations

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

BREAKFAST ◆ LUNCH ◆ DINNER

MANSFIELD310 Mitchell Rd.,

Metro (817) 477-3383

WATAUGA5912 Denton Hwy.,

Metro (817) 498-7079IN GOD WE TRUST

Where Irving Meets and Eats

For Take Out Call (972) 253-7335425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor

Order your holiday pies thru November 19

Order your holiday pies thru November 19

109 S. MAIN STREET, IN DOWNTOWN IRVING

WiFiFREE

972-259-1123 www.gloryhousecatering.com

Thanksgiving meals available for pickup

on Wednesday Nov.21.

Elvis Gospel Brunch Nov. 4, 11 AM - 2 PM — $25

Christmas with Elvis Dec. 15, 7-11 PM — $40

Weekday bistro Mon- Fri — 11 AM - 2PM

$5.95 to $8.95

HOLIDAY CATERING to your home, corporation, or venue!Our venue transforms to host your event on site at Glory House (for up to 200 guests)

Veterans Day CeremonyNovember 9 at 11:30 a.m.

Irving Public Library Central Branch Auditorium

All branches of the Military will be honored. Come out and support our Veterans!

Live patriotic music, refreshments and much more. HONOR A LOVED ONE — PURCHASE A GRANITE BLOCK ($125)

Call Bob Moffatt at 972 259 6889.

RamblerSubscribe to the 214-676-1145 / [email protected]

By Amanda CasanovaThe inside of the Remington at

Valley Ranch looked like a scene from an old western movie. Residents had donned colored cowboy hats and wrapped bandanas around their necks to set the boot-stompin’ mood at the Remington’s country western party on Oct. 25.

Notably missing was a rolling tumbleweed and a fiery shootout, but the party featured other western staples: juicy barbecue, scuffed boots, live music and good friends.

Outside the senior living facil-ity, a fast-moving cold front and light showers blew through Irving, but the weather didn’t dampen the event, which was originally set to take place outdoors. Instead, staff at the Remington packed up the band’s equipment and other decorations and took the hoedown inside.

“We don’t believe in cancelling,” said Karen Weatherford, marketing director for the facility.

While they left a newly built stage outside, the Gold River Band, a Dallas-based country group, did not have problems entertaining residents, staff and visitors, who had

all pulled chairs around to hear the country sounds.

For the residents, the event is a chance to trade “Howdys” with each other and have some fun.

“This event allows us to give the residents an opportunity to show how much we care about them,” said Diego Barrantes, executive director of The Remington. “They get to so-cialize and get to see the staff come together and create this environment for them.”

Few details had been over-looked. Texas-sized boot cut-outs flanked the band, and each table boasted roasted peanuts. Even staff was outfitted in western wear and hats.

“It was a lot of effort and a lot of love,” Barrantes said. “We try to go all out as much as we can.”

The event is an annual party for the facility, and one of several special activities planned throughout the year at the Remington.

The Remington at Valley Ranch opened in May 2000 and offers se-niors a lifestyle of health, education, wellness and recreational programs. About 140 people live at the facility.

cutline

cutline

cutline

to one of the animals in particular. It is the wrong time of year for me to be adding another pet, but I’m thinking about it anyway. He is a Dodson short-hair mix, and he’s a sweetheart.”

The evening was a great success for the DFW Humane Society and its long standing Executive Director, Sarah Kammerer.

“The Black Collar Affair is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it helps pull us out of the slow summer months,” Kammerer said. “Our focus is adoptions, but we have to sustain the animals throughout the year with the fundraising efforts.

“I always like the event’s slide show, because it shows the animals we have available for adoption, and that is what we are all about.”

Photo by Amanda Casanova

Residents at the Remington at Valley Ranch dressed up for the country western party on Oct. 25.

Seniors enjoy boot scootin’ party


A few choices are available for you to spend your movie dollar on this weekend. A familiar face and some familiar games may help you

decide as Den-zel Washington takes Flight and John C. Reilly voices arcade icon Wreck-It Ralph. Both op-tions will deliver strong box of-fice numbers, it just depends on what you are in the mood for.

Flight is the R rated drama

centering around an airline pilot (Denzel Washington) who goes from hero to scapegoat after he saves a

plane from crashing. The ensuing in-vestigation uncovers some disturbing facts. This film comes in a few ticks over two hours, but there is never a doubt that Washington can carry a film that far and longer.

Another plus for this film is that Robert Zemeckis is in the director’s chair. He is best known for Forrest Gump, the Back to the Future Trilogy and Cast Away. That powerhouse duo will always deliver a movie worth watching. The issue simply becomes whether you want to root for the characters and all the dumb decisions they make.

Also the dramatic elements make the 2 hours feel more like 3. As to content it is rated R for drug and alcohol abuse, language, sexu-ality/nudity and an intense action sequence. It certainly earns the R

rating so be prepared going in.On a much happier note there

is the PG rated Wreck-It Ralph. This Disney film is aimed at kids, but it is the parents that will be just as en-tertained; especially if they grew up in the world of video games. Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) is a villain in the arcade realm but wants to become a hero. During his quest, he upsets the balance in the world he lives. This one has lots of fun characters and a slew of familiar voices including Jack Mc-Brayer, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, and more. Rated PG for some rude humor and mild action/violence.

If you are looking for that dark, quirky, comedy/drama then you can see The Details. Stars Tobey Maguire, Elizabeth Banks, Laura Linney, and Ray Liotta. It is a decent film for fans of suburban dysfunction. The plot is an absurd mess of infidelity, organ donation and other assorted mayhem. Rated R for language, sexual content, some drug use and brief violence.

For those looking to stay on the couch the following hit DVD shelves earlier this week. The Campaign, RUBY SPARKS, and Safety Not Guaranteed.

As most Americans set their clocks back one hour, the Coppell Fire Department wants homeowners to “change your clocks and change your batteries” on Sunday, November 4.

“Fresh batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors can help provide the extra seconds needed to save a life,” Coppell Fire Chief Kevin Richardson said.

Eighty four percent of all civil-ian fire deaths occurred residential and building fires, according to the United States Fire Administration’s 2009 statistics. Ninety-six percent of all homes have at least one smoke alarm. However, only three-quarters of all U.S. homes have at least one working smoke alarm, meaning that one-quarter of all U.S. homes do not have an operating smoke alarm.

Statistics also say that some-where in the United States, a fatal home fire occurs every three hours.

“The peak time for home fire fatalities is between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. when most families are asleep,” Chief Richardson said. “Smoke alarm maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths.”

In addition, Chief Richardson recommends residents not only use the “extra” hour they save from the time change to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and to plan and practice escape routes, but also make sure fellow neighbors and community members do the same. Families should also prepare a fire safety kit that includes working flashlights and fresh batteries.

Homes should also have carbon monoxide detectors and the batter-ies should be changed during the same time. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas. Low levels of carbon monoxide poisoning cause symptoms similar to those of the flu or a cold. Higher levels of poisoning lead to dizziness, mental confusion and severe headache among other issues.

Carbon monoxide detectors are designed to sound an alert before the exposure to carbon monoxide would present a hazard to a healthy adult. Experts recommend that every home should have at least one working carbon monoxide detector.

Now is also a good time to test your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector by following the manufacturers’ instructions for test-ing. Smoke alarms can be ‘cleaned’

Constance Q. Zhou, MD

2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 225, Irving, TX 75061

Call today to schedule an appointment! 972-253-4280

✦ Medical Degree in Otolaryngology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2006✦ Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center✦ Joined the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving, October 2011✦ Bilingual: English and Chinese

Specialist in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

New movies offer a range of entertainment

Why wait in lines?PURCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com

Tickets on sale NOW! Online or at the Theater

# - No Passes* - Fully Restricted

* FLIGHT R12:35 3:50 7:00 10:00

# WRECK-IT RALPH-3D PG12:25 3:30 6:45 9:20

# WRECK-IT RALPH-2D PG1:05 4:00 7:15 9:50

* THE MAN WITHTHE IRON FISTS R1:00 4:15 7:25 9:45

FUN SIZE PG1312:30 2:45 5:00 7:15 9:30

SILETN HILL REVELATION-2D R

3:05

SILETN HILL REVELATION-3D R

12:45 5:25 7:45 10:20

* CHASING MAVERICKS R1:20 4:25 7:35 10:10

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 R1:25 4:45 7:30 9:55

ALEX CROSS PG1312:25 2:50 5:15 7:40 10:05

ARGO R1:10 4:05 6:55 9:40

HERE COMES THE BOOM PG1:30 7:10

TAKEN 2 PG1312:40 3:00 5:20 7:45 10:05

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA-2D PG1:35 4:30 7:50 10:05

LOOPER R4:20 10:15

SPECIAL

Twilight Saga:Breaking Dawn Part 2

Preview

November 15th at 10pmAdvance tickets on sale now

Matt MuNgLe

MUNGLE ON MOVIES

The Rambler Newspapers’ staff meets at Glory House Bistro at 11:30 a.m. on Mondays to discuss and assign news stories to the writers. The public is invited to make suggentions about what is important to you.Irving is a diverse and varied city. Your input and ideas could become future stories. The Rambler strives to provide community news about events and issues important to Irving residents.

You are not required to buy lunch to tell us what you think, but we cannot provide you with a free lunch.

Tell UsWhat is happening

Glory House is located at: 109 S. Main Street Irving TX 75060 In downtown Irving

A Capital Senior Living Community

972.556.0014

www.�eRemington-VR.com

Mark Your Calendar!!!

8707 Valley Ranch Pky. WestIrving, TX 75063

November 8th ~ 3:00 pmPrevention of Flu and Colds ~ Physician Senior Services

November 15th ~ 3:00 pmHearing Aids ~ Miracle Ear

November 20th ~ 3:00 pmTrusted Dental Solutions ~ James Richey

November 28th ~ 3:00 pmHoliday Blues ~ Lorie Stokes-Bell of Hospice Plus

November Educational Seminar Series

Please RSVP as seating is limited.We look forward to meeting you!

Winners of annual juried Wildlife Art Exhibit recognized

Artists, their families and art patrons alike attended an awards reception Oct. 14. Juror James R. Spurlock, an international award winning painter, sculptor, muralist and portrait artist attended and spoke about the artists and their exceptional artwork, which made his show selection a daunting task. Irving Animal Care Campus director, Fred Sanderson was on hand to talk about the work the Campus is do-ing in wild animal rescue.

The show had 162 entries from across 21 states. Seventy pieces were selected for the exhibit.

The IAA Wildlife show will be on exhibit until Oct. 26 at Jaycee Park Center for the Arts. Although at the same location, due to the 183 expansion, Jaycee Park Center for the Arts has a new entrance and a new address, 1975 Puritan Drive Irving, Texas 75061.

Award Winners:Best of Show akiko watanabe, Ca Tiger Faceiaa President’s award Carolyn Mock, oK Marmet Mountain Monarchsgamblin award Sheridan Keglovits, TX BucksiaCC award Patsy Lindamood, TX giraffe in a Boxoil / acrylic on CanvasFirst Place Marti Millington, iL attitudeSecond Place dana Feagin, or got MiceThird Place Shari Hornish, TX Fishin’Honorable Mention Marie williams, TX next in Linewater MediaFirst Place John Cappadonna, TX reddish egretSecond Place Shirley nichols, TX Phlaming PhlamingoThird Place Sherry daerr, TX Sleeping duckHonorable Mention Barbara Mason, TX Smileydrawing/Mixed MediaFirst Place Steve Miller, TX Freedom’s ChoiceSecond Place Sandra godfrey, TX ahhh-qua FurThird Place Stephanie grimes, SC eye of africaHonorable Mention Beverly Fuqua, TX S he noSe My HartPhotography/SculptureFirst Place donna Miller, TX Leaving the roostSecond Place robert Kelly, Ca ZZZZZ’sThird Place Carolyn weinman, TX royaltyHonorable Mention dotty Umphress, TX Hang glider

Irving Art Association provides new exhibits each month as well as classes, programs and workshops for artists of all skill levels for Irving and the DFW metroplex. Source: Irving Art Association

AP scores on the riseAdvance Placement participation and performance continues to increase

within Irving ISD through a strategically developed advanced placement ac-tion plan. The numbers are in and the results point in the right direction. Irving ISD witnessed a 9.4 percent increase in the amount of students participating in courses. There was also an 11.8 percent increase in the number of AP exams taken, a 17.6 percent increase in the number of AP exams with passing scores and a 14.4 percent increase in the number of AP Scholars.

Source: Irving ISD

by vacuuming them monthly or uti-lizing compressed air following the manufacturer instructions. Smoke

alarms should be replaced after ten years of service.

Source: City of Coppell

College readiness recognition for Singley Academy Jack E. Singley Academy has received the “2012 College Readiness

Award” from the Texas ACT Council for increasing the number of students taking the ACT Assessment over the past five years and significantly increas-ing their level of achievement and college readiness.

Singley Academy is among 170 schools in the state of Texas to receive this honor. The award is in recognition of the significant increase in ACT Composite score over the past five years while, at the same time, increasing the number of students taking the ACT. Over 39 pecent of Texas high school seniors took the ACT in 2012 and Singley is one of only nine percent of Texas high schools selected.

Source: Irving ISD

Change your clock — change your battery


Something happened to change all that.

“Everybody has something in their life that changes them,” Vandel said. “There is a moment for every-body here – that will happen. Maybe it’s already happened. Maybe it was a car wreck where you lost somebody you loved, or maybe you just had this epiphany one day. This was one of those moments for me.

“I got booked at a gig. I thought I was going to go in, cut a fat hog, make 100 bucks, get out of there and go get a chili dog.”

But it did not happen like that.“I walked into a room, and they

started wheeling in guys in wheel-chairs (who were) missing legs, missing arms, burned – 80 percent of their bodies covered in burns, and it affected me,” Vandel said. “It affected me in a way that nothing had ever affected me in my life. It made me realize I wanted to do more to help these people.

“I spent a lot of time talking to these men and women that had served and learned their stories and how they were injured and where they were blown up or shot or what-ever had happened to them.

“From that moment on, I had a purpose. My purpose was no longer picking up chicks, no longer buying chili dogs. It was to try to help the men and women that give me the right to do what I do which is to play guitar, and in a lot of countries, I’d probably get shot for coming in here with this guitar, as retarded as that sounds. It’s the reality of the world we live in.”

The Phil Vandel Band traveled to Iraq three times between 2009 and 2010 to entertain troops. Before going, the U.S. government required they sign documents giving up all their benefits, insurance, and rights to sue if they were injured or killed.

“When you go there, there is such a sense of purpose,” Vandel said. “If you’re not there for the right reason, there is no reason to be there because Iraq is a very dirty, hot place. But it was exciting, because I got to

see what our troops were doing first hand, and I got to tour a lot of hospi-tals where we saw a lot of guys who were freshly injured, who were just starting the recovery process.

“We asked to go everywhere nobody else would go, and they sent us there. We did 19 shows in 9 days. We got to see a lot of that country. I’ve thrown rock into Iran from where I stood in Iraq, and I’ve thrown rocks into Syria from where I stood in Iraq. So I’ve been north, south, east and west and I can tell you that you experience a lot of things.

“One thing I do is I ask a lot of questions; I learn about (the soldiers) – what makes them tick because there may be something about them that inspires you to do something great,” Vandel said. “I asked a soldier

what kind of things he and the other guys go through every day – what emotions go through their head. What kind of stuff do you carry on you? What’s in your pockets? What does a soldier do?”

Vandel said it inspired him to write his song called What Soldiers Do, and he sang it for the students.

“So, I challenge each of you who have the ability to go on to become mechanical engineers or electri-cal engineers to be able to develop things, God bless you, and I hope you do it,” Vandel said. “Go and push the envelope and come up with things that make (us) say, ‘Wow! How did they do that?’

“For those of you who are more like me, I challenge you to figure out what your talent is. It could be

HELP WANTEDLuna Vista Golf Course Grill

11223 Luna Road, Dallas, TX 75229 Clerk in grill, light cooking required

$8.50 per hour Inquire 214-769-8784

FOr SaLe eMPLOYMeNt

CLASSIFIEDS (972) 870-1992 [email protected]

LEGAL NOTICES

Antiques for Sale:Singer-sewing machine/cabinet, armoire suit [1929], adult girls bike & refrigerator.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CALL 972 570 8322.

Advertising Sales Representative NeededSeeking an energetic and self-motivated individual. Sales experience a plus. Requirements: •ReliableTransportation •ValidDriver’sLicense •CurrentAutoinsurance •GoodDrivingRecord •Positiveattitudewithwillingnesstolearn •BasiccomputerskillsEstablished accounts are available. Includes hourly rate plus commission.CallRAMBLERNEWSPAPERSat972-870-1992formoreinformation.

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR Villas at the Studios Replat

Navarro at The Enclave at TPC Las Colinas Replat

PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, TO CONSIDER RESUBDIVISION OR REPLATTING OF A RECORDED SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF IRVING, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS.

Notice is hereby given for the following public hearing to consider resubdivision or replatting of recorded subdivisions as hereinafter described which will be held in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas:

Villas at the Studios Replat (PL12-0027)Platted as Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Las Colinas Technical Center. The property is being platted into 59 lots for single family uses and four common areas. This property is located on the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Creative Way. The property is zoned S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for R-6 (Single Family) Uses.

Planning and Zoning Commission: Monday, November 19, 2012, 7:00 pm

Navarro at The Enclave at TPC Las Colinas Replat (PL12-0034)Platted as Lots 32 and 33, Block A, The Enclave at TPC Las Colinas Phase 1. The property is being platted into one lot for single family uses. This property is located at 4700 Byron Circle. The property is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development) for R-7.5 (Single Family) Uses.

Planning and Zoning Commission: Monday, November 19, 2012, 7:00 pmCity Council: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7:00 pm

The application is on file for public examination in the Department of Development Services at 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas. For additional information, please contact the Depart-ment of Development Services at (972) 721-2424. Please reference the name of the plat when requesting information.All citizens or interested parties desiring to be heard concerning this replat may speak. This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for interpretation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance.

The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will receive sealed responses in the Purchasing Division, 1st floor, 845 W. Irving Blvd, until the date and time below and will open responses at the same location

for the following item:1. ITB# 036D-13F

Asphalt Patching MaterialsDue Date: 11/19/12 @ 3 p.m.

2. ITB# 034D-13F Council Chambers & Council Conference Room Audio/Video System

Due Date: 11/20/12 @ 3 p.m.Mandatory Pre-Bid Mtgs:

11/12/12 @ 9:30 a.m.Or 11/13/12 @ 9:30 a.m.

3. ITB# 035D-13F Freeway, Street & Solar Lighting Maintenance & On-Call Services

Due Date: 11/20/12 @ 3:30 p.m.Mandatory Pre-Bid Mtgs:

11/12/12 @ 10:30 a.m.Or 11/13/12 @ 10:30 a.m.

4. ITB# 030D-13F Water Development Public Policy ServicesDue Date: 11/30/12 @ 3 p.m.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Mtgs: 11/12/12 @ 2 p.m. or

11/13/12 @ 2 p.m.Responses must be received in a sealed envelope with solicitation number and due date on the envelope. Late responses cannot be accepted. Information may be found at www.

cityofirving.org clickDepartments/ Purchasing

Phone: 972.721.2631

dation’s fundraiser, a series of patri-otic events presented by American Airlines, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport and Bell Heli-copter. This year’s celebration hon-ored those who have served in Iraq and saluted the Marines on the 100th anniversary of Marine Aviation.

Pilot’s story“During the Iraq war, five

months out of the year, I was over-seas,” Linfoot said. “Even when I was home, oftentimes I would step off the jet on Friday and on Saturday morning or Monday morning, I was stepping onto another jet to go train somewhere else. There were some-times when I was in the continental United States, but I wasn’t home.”

Linfoot flew combat helicopters for special operations forces around the world.

“When the phone would ring, I wouldn’t know if I was going to see him in two days, two weeks or two months,” his wife said.

Retired Warrant Officer Linfoot served as an attack helicopter pilot in the army for 23 years, from 1987 until he was medically retired in 2010.

“I was a member of the 160th special operations aviation regi-ment,” Linfoot said. “Our job was to support our special operations forces around the world, wherever they were. My first combat deployment was to Afghanistan, shortly after 9/11. It was a short tour of duty, about 90 days. The next one was when we went into Iraq in 2003.”

From then until 2008, Linfoot served 20 rotations in Iraq.

“The night I was injured was just a typical combat mission for us,” Linfoot said. “We’d taken off to go out and support the ground force,and we had mechanical failure. A small part in the helicopter failed, and we lost our engine and had a hard landing. My back was broken; I sustained a spinal cord injury. My co-pilot was also injured but thankfully, he’s made a full recovery, and he’s back flying today.

“When the helicopter crashed, I immediately knew my legs didn’t work because I couldn’t get out of

the aircraft. At that moment in time, I wasn’t really thinking ahead about what it meant to me and what was going to happen. My immediate thoughts were trying to get exited from the crash site because I was in an area where there was known enemy activity, and we didn’t want to be around there too long. It was a matter of getting guys to the crash site to get us out of there.

“Once I got home, the severity of the injury started to set in and what it meant long term for myself and my family,” Linfoot said. “When I got home, I had a four month recov-ery period, and obviously I was in a wheelchair. I had to figure out how to do things in life again, everything from getting around the house to driving a car, and I’ve come in contact with some remarkable equipment – adaptive equipment and equipment that just make life easier for me. I can do just about everything; I just have to figure out a way to do it.”

He said he does events like this to let people know what is out there and what the future holds for technol-ogy, but that it is also important for people to know the true cost of war.

“We have thousands of men and women who have been killed, and tens of thousands have been injured,” Linfoot said. “I think the overall pub-lic loses sight of that after a while, so it’s good to come to these events so people can put a face to what they are

hearing on the news.”

iBot WheelchairLinfootspoke as he sat in his

iBot-wheelchair. “This was presented to me four

years ago at Sky Ball. It’s a pretty amazing piece of equipment,” he said as he proceeded to show the students the maneuvers the chair can execute.

He said he can take it up hills, over grass, across a sandy beach, and go up and down stairs as the wheels go Slinky-like, one right over the other. The chair can stand him up to about six feet tall, which is about his original height before the accident, and it can balance on two wheels and move around.

The man who invented the wheelchair also invented the Segway. Linfoot said the chair constantly makes adjustments for his center of gravity and that he has had people come up and push it, and it will not tip over.

“It has made life easier for me, and it all started with an idea,” Lin-foot said. “The inventor saw a guy who wanted to go into a mall and he had to go up a couple of stairs, and he couldn’t do it in his chair. So Dean (Kaman) saw something that needed fixing, and put his mind to it, and came up with a great idea. If you go on through your college process, and that’s the route that your lives go, I hope that you see things out there in the world that need fixing and apply your mind to it and make great things happen.”

He said they have had to stop making the iBot wheelchair because insurance companies will not reim-burse the full cost of the chair, and the company was unable to make a profit.

Exoskeleton“The first time I used the exo-

skeleton was just over three weeks ago for a quick train-up on it,” Linfoot said. “Right now, the exoskeleton is not released for home use. It’s used in rehab facilities for people who are newly injured and trying to learn to walk again. The goal of the company in four or five years (approximately) is to have it refined enough and light enough that it is something people can take home and use on an every-day basis.”

What Soldiers Do (Song by Phil Vandel –Printed with permission)

A million miles from anywhere I ever thought I’d be,In the middle of the Middle East with blisters on my feet.Walking ‘round in the scorching sand, beneath the desert sunCarrying my hope for peace, my bible and a gun.I’ve got pictures in my pockets of the ones that I hold true,It’s the closest I can get to them ‘til my deployment here is through.They’re always on my mind, and I’m counting down the days,Knowing that they’re missing me from half a world away.When you see that flag a-flying, I hope you think of me and knowI’d give my own life just to keep yours free. It’s a hell of a heavy burden, but I carry it for you –for the Red, White and BlueBecause that’s what soldiers do.Sometimes I’m going through the motions;Sometimes I’m sharper than a tack;Sometimes the weight upon my mind outweighs the one upon my back.When there’s things I have to do that I just can’t explainWell, I just keep on pushing on, and I try not to complain.When you see that flag a-flying, I hope you think of me and knowI’d give my own life just to keep yours free. It’s a hell of a heavy burden, but I carry it for you –for the Red, White and BlueBecause that’s what soldiers do.I’m not trying to be a hero, I’m just doing my jobLike so many other soldiers way out here on this fobI make this promise to the families of the ones who gave their livesTheir sacrifice will live in me until the day I die. And when you see that flag a-flying, I hope you’ll think of me,And know I’d give my own life just to keep yours free.It’s a hell of a heavy burden, but I carry it for you – for the Red, White and BlueBecause that’s what soldiers do; that’s what airmen do; Coast guardsmen and sailors do; That’s what the Marines do.

something as simple as, ‘I just like to talk a lot.’ But there is a talent in that because you can get up and motivate somebody else that has a different talent to use that talent.

“No matter what your talent is, figure it out,” Vandel said. “It’s not hard to do, and it might not be something that’s grand and dramatic as what you wish you could have been or maybe you thought it was going to be, but everybody has one. So if it’s music, write your song, whatever that song is. Use it for the betterment of not only the military but of fellow students.

“Everybody has somebody at school that gets picked on or maybe isn’t as strong or as pretty or what-ever the situation may be, you’ve got a talent that could help that person,” Vandel said. “At church you can do that; in your community, you can do that. And on a big scale dealing

with the military and dealing with wounded warriors, men and women who have come back with so much on the line, you can do your part to help them as well.

“(Good) things happen because of people who become passionate because of something in their life changing them,” Vandel said. “I hope it happens for you sooner than later. Regardless when it happens, raise it, and run with it, and give it 100 per cent.”

The Phil Vandel Band per-formed at Sky Ball X, the Airpower Foundation’s fundraiser, presented by American Airlines, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport and Bell Helicopter Oct. 27. Proceeds from the annual event enable the Airpower Foundation to provide in-creased support for military families in North Texas and across the United States.

SongwriterContinued from Page 1

ExoskeletonContinued from Page 1

See EXOSKELETON, Page 7

“We have thousands of men and women who have been killed, and tens of thousands have been injured,” Linfoot said. “I think the overall public loses sight of that after a while, so it’s good to come to these events so people can put a face to what they are hearing on the news.”

— Chief Warrant Officer Gary Linfoot


Marak; son, Nathan Marak of Plano, Texas; daughter, Andrea Marak of Irving; son, Michael Cole Marak of Irving; and sisters, Deborah Marak Grafton of Irving and Judith Fritz Worswisk of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 03, 2012 at 2:00PM at Restland Coppell Chapel. A private inurnment will follow at D/FW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

Holly Jo Wade-PriceHolly Jo Wade-Price, age 52, of

Irving, TX went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2012. She was born November 9, 1959 in Wichita,

Kansas to Bob J. and Ann Wade. Her parents precede her in death. Holly attended Derby High School i n D e r b y , Kansas, and

graduated from R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas. In 1979 she married Lonnie (Ray) Price and together they had three children. Holly was employed by Northhaven United Methodist Church for 13 years and retired in 2007. She was an active community volunteer, serving as a baseball umpire for many years for the City of Irving, and a Contact Line volunteer counselor. Holly was a member of Northgate United Methodist Church and a former member of Greenland Hills United Methodist Church. She is also preceded in death by her father in law, Lonnie, Price. Holly is survived by her loving husband of 33 years Lonnie (Ray) Price; three children, Charrisa, Carrah, and Austin Price; siblings, Barbara Teague and husband, Terry, Mark Wade and wife, Netita, Dawn Wade Lee and husband, Jesse; mother

Nancy Jane Keen Cohen Cantrell

Nancy Jane Keen Cohen Cantrell, 70, passed away on October 25, 2012 in her Waco, Texas home. She

was born on May 31, 1942 in Walnut Springs, Texas to Oscar Elbert Keen and Violet Lucille ( W a l d r e p ) Keen. She was a resident of

Waco and a former longtime resident of Irving, Texas. She worked many years at Griff’s Hamburger Restaurant. She is survived by her four children, James Henson and wife, Nancy Henson of Irving, TX, Kim Henson Saenz of Madisonville, TX and Brenda Henson and Terri Henson both of Waco; nine grandchildren, Jace Henson, Brittiany Langley Johnson, Austin Williams, Joseph Garcia, Alyssa Garcia, Keith Henson, Cody Henson, Shalynn Garcia and Willie Pearson; four great grandchildren, Monte Josiah Whiteside, Ivan Garcia, Damion Pearson and unborn due in April; two sisters, Ida White and husband, John of Irving, Jean Archuletta of Espinola, New Mexico; and brother, Larry Dean Cohen of Waco. A memorial service was held on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 11:00AM at Hope Fellowship Church, 142 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060.

Michael Andrew MarakMichael Andrew Marak, 61,

passed away on October 25, 2012 in Irving, Texas. He was born o n M a y 1 2 , 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward Ronald M a r a k a n d JoAnn (Eck) Marak. Michael

had been a longtime resident of Irving. He was a veteran of the US Navy, and was a HVAC Technician with the D/FW Airport Board and the City of Dallas Aviation Dpt. at Lovefield Airport. He was an avid water sportsman, loved skiing, boating, and jet skiing. He loved being involved in the community where he coached many of the little league sports teams his children played on. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Fritz. He is survived by his loving wife, Molli

NOtiCeS

Serving Irving families since 1963.

(972) 579-1313www.donnellyscolonial.com

◆ Local family owned◆ Serving all faiths◆ Preneed funeral plans◆ Chapel seats over 250◆ Out-of-town funerals◆ Off-street parking

606 West Airport FreewayIrving, Texas 75062

Though constructionon SH183 has

relocated many other businesses,

we are NOT moving.

“The Right Choicefor Over 54 Years.”

Director in Charge Gary Westerman

972-254-4242www.brownmem.com

Owned and Operated byJeanne Brown & The Brown Family

Founder

Ben F. Brown

ContinuingThe Tradition

OBITUARIES

Chism-Smith Funeral Home& Cremation Service

403 South BritainIrving, Texas

� Family owned and operated

chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644

Preferred Lifelegacy Provider

Basic Direct Cremation $795

Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home,

972-254-4242Aleen M. Philpot, 754/10/1937 – 10/26/2012

Ricky D. Clanton, 5111/21/1960 – 10/26/2012 Gary A. Wilson, 828/05/1930 – 10/28/2012

Arrangements made by Chism-Smith Funeral Home,

972-259-7644Freida Barnes, 62

January 9, 1950 - October 27, 2012 Soledad A. Hernandez, 88

January 30, 1924 - October 27, 2012 Mitchell Dallen Stuart, 50

September 13, 1962 - October 26, 2012

Arrangements made by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home,

972-579-1313Gunnar Reid Campbell Kirk

October 23, 2012 (newborn)Josephine Espinosa

April 6, 1935 – October 26, 2012Tiara Thomas

May 21, 1961 – October 28, 2012Kidze Feh Nana

April 25, 1982 – October 27, 2012

● Pre-Need plans from other funeral homes honored

Traditional Funeral Service includes: embalming, casket,

visitation and funeral. $3,995

in law, Gladys Price; brother-in-laws, Mike Price, John Price and wife, Paula; sister-in-law, Lisa and her husband, Ralph; numerous nieces and nephews; among many other family and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Northgate United Methodist Church. Memorial Services are to be held on Wednesday, November 7th at 11:00 am at the Church, 3700 W. Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Northgate United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to The Cancer Center of North Texas. Arrangements made by Chism-Smith Funeral Home.

400 S. Freeport Parkway (Freeport & Ruby) • Coppell, Texas 75019

© 2 0 1 2 S T E I

The City of Coppell and Restland Coppell Chapelwill celebrate Veterans Day on

Friday, November 9, 2012Ceremony at Rolling Oaks Cemetery

at 3:00 p.m. 400 S. Freeport Pkwy., Coppell

All Dignitaries and VeteransAll Dignitaries and Veteransare asked to please

RSVP to 972-393-7432so we may honor you appropriately.

Refreshments will be served atRestland Coppell Chapel immediately

following the ceremony.

Veterans Day Celebration

He said the exoskeleton does not make him tired because it does all the work.

“I just have to figure out where the balance point is as far as stand-ing and taking steps, it’s not very taxing at all. It actually feels good on the body to stand back up and get stretched out. Imagine if you had to sit in a chair all day. After a while, you get uncomfortable. The natural state of the human body is to be upright and mobile.”

Young scientistTwenty-seven year old Dr. Katie

Strausser, PhD. was there to explain how the exoskeleton works and to encourage students to pursue careers in science, math and technology. She said it was not long ago that she was sitting in her high school auditorium in Houston just like the students, who were her audience. She said when she was 15; she thought she’d be working for NASA.

“I knew that I loved robotics; I never thought that I’d be back in front of a high school walking with a guy in a robot, but some things work out really awesomely,” Strausser said.

Her company Ekso Bionics is still refining the robot.

“We’re working on all of the practical events like how you would bend down to get a pot out of a cabi-net or how to step into your bathroom

and brush teeth while wearing it,” she said. “They hope to be out with a personal device in a few years.

“It’s (the way it works is) a combination of where the weight is and where the joints are,” Strausser said. “We have sensors on the feet to tell where the weight is, and we have sensors at each of the joints so we can kind of tell the position. It’s looking for a position shift basically.”

Ongoing research“There is a lot of work on brain

interfacing,” Strausser said. “That would be the ideal for it to know exactly what you want to do, but that involves brain surgery. When you stick things in the brain, the brain reacts to it and forms a scar around it, so that the brain protects itself. Then, we’re not able to get a signal through the probe, but there are a lot of people working on machine/brain interfacing, and we really hope that they do it quickly so that we can hook it up to our robot.

“They’ve had some recent break-throughs with surface mount elec-trodes and with rehabbing some of the muscles,” Strausser said. “You guys could do it, so let me know when you figure it out.”

Standing tallWhen Linfoot used the robot to

stand up three weeks ago, it was the first time in four and a half years that he had stood.

“It had been so long since I’d seen him tall,” his wife said. “It was

neat; I was snapping pictures, and I couldn’t email them or text them fast enough to our kids so they could see him.”

Linfoot said the impact of it re-ally did not register until he got home and saw the video.

“My God – I’m actually stand-ing up and taking steps – something I’ll probably never do (on my own) again,” Linfoot said. The couple’s college-age children were scheduled to arrive that evening to see their father standing.

Student reactionsThree students at Irving High

School gave their views on the assem-bly. The three students had worked together in their Engineering, Design and Process class to design a wheel-chair similar to Linfoot’s iBot chair. They said they did not know one was actually in service until they saw his.

David Ramos: “I thought it was pretty amazing, because we might just think of some of the things that we saw as just imagination or just made up ideas that could happen in the future, but in this presenta-tion here we saw that some of those ideas aren’t that far away from what actually is happening now, and we see that technology is advancing at a fast rate – faster than we think it’s going to happen.”

Thomas Garcia: (During the as-sembly, the students also saw a bomb sniffing dog who had been injured in combat.) “Luca was pretty cool. She was an army dog and saved lots of

ExoskeletonContinued from Page 6

lives, even though she lost her leg. An IED blew off her foot, and they removed her entire leg to help with balance. She was walking within two weeks of the surgery.”

BhavikPatel: People take all that stuff for granted or they don’t think it’s possible, but it is possible because they’re doing it right now. (The soldiers) are dedicated, and

they protect us, and we are where we are right now because of them.”

The fundraising efforts of Sky Ball X helps further research into devices and to provide available technology to help military service men and women injured in service to the United States.


Organizations are required to re-submit their infor-mation on a monthly basis to insure that the Irving Ramblerwillhaveaccurate information.ListingsarelimitedtotheOrganization’sname,meetinglocationand time. If an organizationwishes tohavemoreinformationthanthefreelistingoffers,wewillcontinueto offer other advertising opportunities.

CLUBSAmerican Legion Post #218

Heritage Park Building215 Main St. Downtown Irving3rd Thursday of each month.

Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878

Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club

1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm

Senter Park East228 Chamberlain

Evening Lions Club1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm

Community Bible Church2301 Texas Drive

Friends of The Irving TheaterSecond Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop.

7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Greater Irving RepublicansMeets the first Tues. each month@ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m.

Irving Amateur Radio Club Fourth Thurday of the month

7:30 to 9 PMSenter Park East228 Chamberlainwww.irvingarc.org

Irving AMBUCSThursday at 11:30am

Los Lupes3644 Irving Mall

Irving Garden & Arts2nd Thursday, 10am

Irving Garden & Arts Building906 S. Senter 214.435.9876

Irving Genealogical Society meets the third Monday of each month

in the main auditorium of the Irving Public Library.

Irving Noonday LionsPH 972-409-9940

Every Wed. @ Los LupesIn the Irving Mall

Irving RepublicanWomen’s Club

Meets the second Monday of each month (except July) at 7pm

IHOP RestaurantHwy 635 @ MacArthur

Irving Retired SchoolPersonnel Association

2nd Friday, 10amFirst Christian Church210 East Sixth Street

Irving Rotary ClubThursdays at 12 pm

Las Colinas Country [email protected]

Irving Sunrise RotaryThursday at 7 am

Las Colinas Country Club4400 N. O”Connor Rd.

Metroplex Glass ClubThird Tues. each month 7-9 p.m.

Irving Garden & Arts Bldg.For more info call 972-986-2990

The Optimist Club of Irving1st Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. and

3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.Meet at Googly Eyes 2413 W. Airport Frwy.

Saturday SinglesLunch Bunch

1st & 3rd Saturdays 972-254-3525

Single Moms Care & Support of Irving

2nd and 4th Fridays of each month6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Irving YMCA

(corner of Irving Blvd. and Story Road)Free meal! Encouraging meeting!

Kids welcome!

TOPS TX #58, IrvingThursday at 9:30 a.m.

Dwelling Place1126 Hilltop Drive

Yellow Rose AMBUCSWednesday’s at 6:00pm

IHOP Restaurant- Beltline Rd.1801 N. Beltline Rd.

VFW Post 2494 IRVINGPost Meeting – 1st Thursday at 7pm

Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd

Wed at 7pmMen’s Auxiliary – 4th Wed at 7pmJunior Girls – 2nd Sun at 12:30pm

3375 Belt Line Rd

Widowed Persons Service Saturday Morning 8:30amIHOP Restaurant-Beltline

1801 N. Beltline Rd.

Put a Paw print in your heartand a best friend at home!The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!!

4140 Valley View Ln.Irving, Texas 75038

972-721-7788www.dfwhumane.com

OPEN:Tuesday - Friday

11am-6pmSaturday 10am – 5pm

Come adopt a new family member today!If you can’t adopt, please donate!

My name is Moon and I"m a 2 year old Chihuahua and Short Coat/Dachshund mix. Yep, that means I'm both short and long! I came from another shelter that was overcrowded. Everyone here is ooohing and aaahing over how friendly I am. Of course I'm friendly — I just love my human friends! You can say I'm over the MOON for human attention! I'd love to get the chance to meet you and maybe join your family. Please come visit me.

I know everyone is praying for a cloudy day, well here I am to answer your prayers. My name is Cloudy. I am a 1 year old blue colored male with medium length hair. I am so handsome you just must come by so I can show you how loving and playful I am. So let me bring some sunshine to a CLOUDY day by showing you how special I am.

DOWN

1. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin prefix “demi” mean?2. HISTORY: Who wrote the political book “The Prince” during the Renaissance?3. ASTRONOMY: What phase of the moon is opposite of crescent?4. LITERATURE: What was the real name of the author

who assumed the pen name of George Orwell?5. ART: What are the three primary colors?6. MUSIC: What is indicated by the musical notation “es-tinto”?7. GEOGRAPHY: What state lies directly east of Utah?8. GENERAL KNOWL-EDGE: What is the tradi-tional birthstone for June?9. MEASUREMENTS: The watt, a unit of electrical power, was named for what famous inventor?

10. ETIQUETTE: Properly speaking, who should host a wedding shower for a bride?Answers1. Half2. Niccolo Machiavelli3. Gibbous4. Eric Arthur Blair5. Red, yellow and blue6. So soft that it can hardly be heard7. Colorado8. Pearl9. James Watt10. A friend of the bride

• It was Scotsman Bertie Charles Forbes, founder of Forbes magazine, who said: “There is more credit and sat-isfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than in being a tenth-rate executive.”

• The prospectors of 1849 might not have realized it, but you’re more likely to find a 5-carat diamond than a 1-ounce nugget of gold.

• You might be surprised -- and, depending on your temperament, terrified -- to learn that bats can fly at speeds up to 60 mph. Some can even reach altitudes of 10,000 feet.

• Coffee beans are actu-ally seeds. The fruit of the coffee tree is called a cherry and are said to be delicious. They spoil too quickly to be marketed effectively, though, so only the seeds are used.

• Beverly Hills, Calif., is one of the most affluent areas of the country. It was not al-ways such a posh locale, how-

ever; in 1920 the population was 674, and most of the land was given over to bean fields.

• All joking aside, those who study such things say that natural blondes tend to have more difficulty driving than those whose hair is darker -- at night, anyway. The reason? Most natural blondes also have blue eyes, which aren’t as good as brown eyes at shielding out light. This means that blondes tend to be more easily blinded by the headlights of oncoming cars.

(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

FUN & GAMES


Keep Irving Beautiful continued its partnership with the Irving Family YMCA by attending their annual Fall Festival on Oct. 26. KIB provided the recycling stations, along with signs in both English and Spanish reminding everyone to place trash and recy-clables in the proper receptacles.

Seven North Lake College Ser-vice Learning students also attended and helped in several ways. Some ran the prize wheel where attend-ees answered questions about the environment, natural resources and recycling to win books donated by the Friends of the Irving Library. Others helped with game booths, while still others walked the grounds to make the event litter-free. In total, the group gave 23 hours of service time on a chilly evening to help make the event a success.

“This type of activity represents what a community is all about,” said KIB Board member Rachel Torrez-Moon. “We enjoy supporting the YMCA in this event and throughout the year. We are also working with them again this year for America Recycles Day which will involve both the seniors and the youth groups in a competition to see who can collect the

most recyclables. The YMCA and KIB have a common goal to engage people of all ages in their activities, and that makes them a great partner.”

Source: Keep Irving Beautiful

Benefit for Joe Ragland & Family

John Allen & Band Good Ole Country Boys

(Billy Bobs Regular)

$10.00 per person Dinner & entertainment

Audible Auction by the

Honorable Marvin Randle Silent Auction & Raffles

Make donations to Irving Elks Lodge Ragland Benefit 2015 N. Britain Rd. Irving, TX 75061

BUSINESS DONATIONS

El Chico's - IrvingAmanda Byrd - StylistScentsy by Brandie HarrisMTR Onsite SolutionsPeak Roofing SystemsEl Chico's - ArlingtonColters - N. Collins/ArlingtonSunshine Bagheri - OEM SuppliesRenee Umberger - OEM SuppliesMeaghan's Crafty CreationsPetunia Peabody's - Candi Taylor-WaughAspen Creek - IrvingJ. Gilligans - ArlingtonExcellent Insurance AgencyValerie McBride - Close to My HeartBIG Y Pawn Earl YarbroughAdrain Martin WelderJanna Rose SalonRoy's Pawn - Roy SantoscoyBodacious BBQ - ArlingtonKawasaki City - IrvingLockhart Insurance AgencyJoe's Coffee ShopDallas CowboysPaul Stanglin WelderStar NailsAll Treasures Estate SalesIrving Counter TopRambler Newspapers

THANK YOU!

Irving Elks Lodge6:00 pm till close Food starts at 7:00 pmBand starts at 8:00 pm

Saturday, November 3rd., 2012

Joe has been diagnosedwith terminal cancer.All proceeds will gotowards expenses

MEETINGS7 a.m. Thursday morningsLas Colinas Country Club

4400 N.O'Connor BlvdIrving, Texas 75062

IRVING SUNRISE ROTARY

Join us for great speakers

every week!We are always seeking

new individuals who want to make a di�erence in their community.

August 9 Sandra Forster Rotary District Governor

August 16 Billy D Hines The History of NorthPark

Center

August 23 The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and Dallas' Trinity

River ProjectAugust 30 TBA

�e Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Club meets every �ursday at

Noon at the Las Colinas Country Club, and we welcome guests. We are always seeking new individuals who want to make a di�erence in

their community.

Gerald Edelman, M.D., Ph.D.

2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 350, Irving, TX 75061

Accepts most Health Plans including Medicare 972-253-4245

Specialist in Oncology and Hematology✦ Graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine✦ Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in Medical Oncology✦ Principal Investigator at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center✦ Has served the Irving Community since 1991

Joins the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving!

KIB partners with North Lake students at YMCA Fall Festival

cutline

cutline

IT’S PUMPKIN CARVING TIME

The winners for the scariest,

most creative and humorous pumpkin

carving contest from Irving.Net.

Source: Irving ISD


Baylor Medical Center at Irving recently earned the full Heart Failure Accreditation status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. The Society’s goal is to help facilities man-age the heart failure patient more effi-cient and improve patient outcomes. All other Baylor facilities have applied to receive this accreditation. By the end of 2012, Baylor Health Care System expects to announce those accreditations as well.

“At Baylor Irving, quality and patient-centered care continue to be the cornerstone of everything we do,” said Cindy Schamp, president, Baylor Medical Center at Irving. “Receiving heart failure accredita-tion reaffirms our commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care processes while continuing to provide safe, quality, compassionate care.”

More people are developing heart failure because of increasing life spans, survival of heart attacks, and other medical conditions that put them at risk for heart failure.

People 40 and older have a 1 in 5 chance of developing heart failure in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. More than 5 million people in the United States—mostly older adults—already have heart failure.

In addition, heart failure pa-tients are responsible for 12 to 15 million physician office visits per year and 6.5 million hospital days accord-ing to the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

Baylor Irving demonstrated the clinical staff’s expertise and commitment to quality patient care by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria and undergo-ing an onsite review by a team of the Society’s accreditation review specialists. Accreditation expires in October 2015.

The protocol-driven and system-atic approach to patient management allows physicians to reduce time to treatment and to risk stratify patients to decrease their length of stay.

Source: Baylor Medical Center at Irving

What Is CEREC?CEREC means we can quickly and economically restore

damaged teeth using a durable ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth in your mouth.

WHAT ADVANTAGES DOES CEREC OFFER ME?

The restoration can be performed in a single session, usually in about one hour. There is no need for us to make an impression to send to a lab. You don’t have to return for a second visit!

The restoration is natural looking, because it is made of tooth-colored ceramic material. It’s metal-free! The ceramic

material is compatible with tissue in your mouth and is high-grade, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant.

www.drthomasnabors.com

IS SNORING A PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE OR ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR CPAP MACHINE?

It is also a problem with your health. Snoring is directly related to heart disease and

stroke. WE CAN HELP!

Making Your Teeth Beautiful & Stronger Than Ever BeforeIntroducing a New Way to SmileIntroducing a New Way to Smile

Your First Visit Includes: · Thorough patient history · Complete Oral Exam & Gum Check · Denture Advisement, if needed · Periodontal Evaluation · Check for Cavities, loose filling and/or crowns · Any necessary x-rays · Relaxed consultation with Dr. Nabors · Full report of findings · Treatment options and recommendations

All For Just $1New patients only. Offer ends November 6, 2012Not Valid for Tooth Ache Visit

Thomas D. Nabors, D.D.S.

Member:American Dental AssociationTexas Dental AssociationDallas County Dental SocietyIrving Dental Study ClubAcademy of General DentistryAcademy of Computerized Dentistry

Insurance Accepted & Filed ■ Early Morning & Lunchtime Appointments Available ■ Major Credit Cards Accepted ■ Senior Discounts Available

3000 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75062 (972) 252-8551 Call Today For Your Exam

$1EXAM

($165 Value)

BEFORE AFTER

Dr. Nabors will listen to what you want, then help you to choose a solution that will best meet your needs. After he considers your budget and goals, he will cover all options available to you. Then, you get to make the decision! No cajoling or hard selling, just an honest, collaborative experi-ence from start to finish.

Dr. Nabors has been in practice for over 31 years. All the while, staying up-to-date on the latest innovations in dentistry. That’s one explana-tion why he has so many new patient referrals from his patients. Another is the way his staff will treat you while you are there. While Dr. Nabors collects the information he

needs from you, the staff makes sure you feel like you’re at home, not in the dentist chair. “Nitrous(Oxide)? (Stereo)Headphones?” When you’re done, they even file the insur-ance forms for you. Absolutely no worries! Isn’t it time you experienced this level of care for your dental needs?

A Dentist You Can Collaborate With —ADVERTISEMENT

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Buying, Selling or Relocating call...

BILL WRENBroker/Associate

(469) 951-1435(972) 438-1500

Serving Irving since 1966

All Makes and ModelsCollision Repair &

Refinishing Specialists

972-438-8525404 Mavis, Irving Texas 75061

GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIPINSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED

AIRPORT FRWY (183)

PIONEER

RAILROAD

MAVIS

IRVING BLVD.

Mac

AR

TH

UR

O’C

ON

NO

R

BR

ITA

IN

LO

OP

12

■ Renovated Clubhouse and F�ness Center■ Relaxing Outdoor K�chen■ Off-Leash Dog Park■ On-S�e Play Ground■ 2 Dazzling Pools w�h NEW POOL FURNITURE■ Resident Business Center

INSIDE:■ Modern Glass K�chen Back Splashes and Faux Gran�e Counter Tops■ Black Appliances (including built-in microwaves)■ Wood Planked Flooring■ Brushed Nickel Fixtures■ Overhead Ligh�ng and Ceiling Fans■ 2-Tone Paint■ 2-Inch Blinds

en

Eter

Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D.

MEDICAL

SURGICALand

ofCLINICIRVING

Specializing in Family Practice✦ University of Illinois College of Medicine James Scholar Program for Independent Study

✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, IllinoisDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health

✦ Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians

✦ Fluent in English and Telugu

2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061

972-253-4343Call today to schedule an appointment!

Last living Navajo Code Talker from WWII visits RLT

R. L. Turner High School welcomed Chester Nez, the last remaining Navajo Code Talker from World War II on Oct.13.

Nez ex-plained to the students that he was one of 29 Navajo young men recruited in the U.S. Mili-tary’s top se-

cret program. The Code Talkers used the unique language of Na-vajo and created their own code to be used by the U.S. Military and to thwart attempts at cracking the code. Throughout the war, no attempts by the Japanese govern-ment were successful at cracking the code. The program remained top secret until it was declassified in 1968. Until that time, Nez and the other Code Talkers were un-able to tell their families what they had done during the war.

Nez’s story has now been published in the book, Code Talk-er: The first and only memoir by one of the original Navajo code talkers.

Source: CFB ISD

AP Music Theory students from Creekview High School and Newman Smith High School traveled to the Winspear Opera House in Dallas to see the final dress rehearsal for the Dallas Op-era’s production of Verdi’s Aida on Oct. 24.

This cultural event was gra-ciously sponsored by AP Strate-gies (O’Donnell Foundation). The students have been learning opera terminology, Aida’s plot synopsis, and participating in basic score study of several important musical excerpts. Some students had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Laurie Granlund, CHS Voice Instructor, who is a soprano in the chorus for Aida.

Source: CFB ISD

Nimitz decathlon team has strong showingThe Nimitz High School Academic Decathlon team recently competed

in the Rockwall Practice Meet. The meet featured a competitive field of over 20 teams that included several former state champions from Texas, Arizona, and Mississippi.

Nimitz finished sixth in the meet and had several strong individual performances. The top scoring Nimitz student was Timothy Betts as he finished 8th out of more than 100 A students. But Nguyen was Nimitz’ top B student finishing 8th, and sophomore Rebecca Van Pammel finished 11th of all B students. Blaine Stevens was the highest ranking Nimitz student, as he placed 3rd out of nearly 90 C students. Alex Hernandez, Timothy Betts, and But Nguyen posted perfect scores on the Math test, while Timothy recorded a perfect score in Economics. Emily Petrosky and Matthew Jauregui also placed among the top twenty students in their GPA categories.

Source: Irving ISD

The University of Dallas signed a letter of intent to offer an engi-neering dual degree program with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). The agreement will make it possible for University of Dallas stu-dents to earn a bachelor of arts de-gree in physics from the University of Dallas and bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from UTA.

University of Dallas engineer-ing majors will still be required to complete the university’s rigorous Core curriculum as part of the sug-gested 172 credit hour curriculum, which can be completed in five years. A unique feature of the new program is that students will take courses at both schools throughout the five year program. Students will be granted both degrees after they have completed both universities’ degree requirements.

The first students are expected to enroll in the program beginning next fall.

“We knew our students were interested in engineering, so we found a way to meet that interest.” said Charles W. Eaker, dean of the University of Dallas Constantin Col-lege of Liberal Arts. “Because of this program’s unique structure, our stu-dents will be able to take engineering courses in all five years, which is a very powerful thing. They will begin thinking of themselves as engineers as early as their freshman year.”

“This agreement is a win-win, with students being the beneficia-ries,” said Jean-Pierre Bardet, dean of the UTA College of Engineering. “That’s the true spirit of this part-nership, that we do what will most benefit our students.”

The University of Texas at Ar-lington’s College of Engineering pro-vides one of the most comprehensive engineering programs in the nation, with nine baccalaureate, 13 master’s and nine doctoral programs.

Source: University of Dallas

Baylor Medical Center at Irving awarded Heart Failure Accreditation

Public, private partnership results in new UD engineering degree

Music theory students visit Winspear Opera House


Even Exchange

“Women of Faith”

Living Word Global Church1917 Rindie St., Irving, 75060

972-259-2181Sunday10:30am Wed7:00 pm

Oak HavenUnited Methodist Church

1600 N. Irving Heights 75061972.438.1431

www.oakhavenumc.orgSunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m

Woodhaven Presbyterian Church3650 North O’Connor Road

Irving, Texas 75062www.woodhavenpres.org

Rev. Diane Baldwin Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.972.541.0747

October 28 — Reformation Sunday; Communion Celebrated

Seeing Again — Mark 10:46-52

BiBLe ChurCh

Belt Line Road Church of Christ1202 N. Belt Line Rd.

Irving, TX 750611st Century Christianity in the 21st Century

Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m.Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m.972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com

ChurCh OF ChriSt

CathOLiC

diSCiPLeS OF ChriSt

First United Methodist Church 211 W. Third, 75060

972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.orgSunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.in the Sanctuary

6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

PreSBYteriaN uSaBaPtiSt

WORSHIP

First Christian Church114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061

972-579-0911Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m.

Holy Family of NazarethCatholic Church

One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd.Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm,

5:30pm972-252-5521

www.HolyFamilyChurch.net

NorthgateUnited Methodist Church

3700 West Northgate, 75062972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.orgWorship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome

Sunday School 9:30 AMWorship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC

at the rear of the complex

New Beginnings Fellowship1010 E. Shady Grove-Irving972-579-1240-nbfirving.net

In Essentials-UnityIn Non-Essentials-Liberty

In All Things-CharitySunday Morning Service 10:30 a.m.

uNited MethOdiSt

To include your house of worship in the Worship Section listings, please call (972) 870-1992 or email [email protected]. Fees apply.

1714 N. Story Rd.Irving, TX 75061(972) 986-7729www.plymouthpark.org

Sunday MorningFirst hour worship & bible study — 9:15 AM

Second hour worship & bible study —10:30 AM

Orange LineContinued from Page 1

November is Grapefruit month

irving Sunrise rotary has proclaimed November to be Grapefruit month and is selling the fruit to raise funds for their charitable programs.

Contact any of the following to order your grapefruit:

LasColinas Pharmacy - (972) 580-18144835 O Connor Ridge Boulevard Irving, TX 75062

Bill Hooten Insurance - (972) 409-9940400 E Royal Ln, Ste 211, Irving TX, 75039

Irving Rambler - (972) 870-1992627 S. Rogers, Irving TX 75060

Annual CommunityThanksgiving DinnerNovember 17 11am – 2 pm

Bring your family, neighbor or friend!Full Course Turkey Dinner

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church2620 West Grauwyler Rd., Irving, TX (Next door to Bank America)

HOLIDAY BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIRSt. Luke Church, 202 S. MacArthur, Irving Sat., Nov. 10, noon-8 p.m. Soup Supper — 5:30 p.m. Sun., Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Gifts, Craft, Food, Fun & Much, Much More!

Big State Drug100 E. Irving Blvd.

Irving TX 75060972.254.1521

Tyler CandlesTyler CandlesScent of the month

CINNAMON RAISINTOAST

Enjoy OffNov. 1st to 30th30%30%

Trinity Rail Express. It costs approxi-mately $25 million a mile to build. Light rail, which the Orange line is an example of, ranges between $60 and $80 million a mile,” said John Dan-ish, Chairman of the DART Board of Directors. “Heavy rail tends to move from platform station to platform sta-tion. You don’t have quite the concept of rolling into an urban plaza like you do here in the Las Colinas Urban Plaza, and all the pedestrian ability to move in and around it.”

An integrated urban center and the lifestyle it engenders are some-thing a growing number of young people are finding greater affinity with. Representative Harper-Brown pointed out that a few years ago, 95 percent of people surveyed said they wanted to live out in the suburbs. The survey was recently conducted again, and the results were split 50/50 between residing in the suburbs and living a relatively automotive-free life in an urban environment.

“Making that connection with young people is especially impor-tant to us in the transit industry. The generation that is coming of age is attracted to urban living and to public transit in a way that people haven’t seen since World War II,” Danish said. “This up and coming generation, between and 85 and 90 million people strong, are enrolled in college at a higher rate than any previous generation. Many of these young people are not taking on the hassle and expense of owning a car. Think of it, if you’re 20 years old, working your way through college, why would you want to spend [that money], wouldn’t you rather spend that on your education and making it through debt free?”

It was for that reason the cer-emony was held at the University of Dallas (UD). Although UD is a small university, it acts as base camp for hundreds of students as they explore the Metroplex every year.

“The University of Dallas has the highest percentage of out of state students of any university in the state of Texas, 58 percent of our students come from outside the state of Texas. We also have a significant international population especially in our MBA program,” said univer-sity president Thomas Keefe as he elaborated on some of the benefits that the University of Dallas Station will afford to both the institution and its students.

“Access to DFW via the DART line will make it incredibly conve-

nient – most freshmen do not have the luxury of having an automobiles on campus, which is a blessing for all of us, but allowing them to connect with the greater metropolitan area is huge,” Keefe said. “One of the things we did this year, when the DART sta-tion opened in July, we negotiated an agreement with DART so that for $20 a student could buy an unlimited pass on DART per semester.”

Another beneficiary is the uni-versity’s Gorman School of Manage-ment (GSM).

“GSM has traditionally been the largest MBA program in the Dal-las – Fort Worth area,” Keefe said about one of the school’s landmark schools. “In 2008, when they started tearing up 114, GSM was in serious trouble because convenience is a huge issue for evening and weekend MBA programs. With the reopen-ing of 114 with the opening of the DART station, we are possibly the most convenient professional MBA program in the area. We fully expect that we will again become the largest MBA program in the Dallas – Fort Worth area because of the improved infrastructure that 114 and Loop 12, the DART station all provide to us.”

Although the Orange Line does not cross into Coppell, Mayor Karen Hunt was very pleased with Irving’s new rail station.

“The city of Coppell is a part of the region, and it is important for Coppell to show its support for the regional rail. We are interested in mobility for our citizens, Irving is just south of Coppell, and they are a neighbor that we cherish, and it is important for us to support it.”

Hunt also looks forward to when

Coppell may have an equivalent rail system.

“The DART Cotton Belt Line goes right through Coppell. It is freight line that extends from Plano all the way through to the airport through Addison, Carrolton, Coppell and then goes all the way to south west Fort Worth. They are looking at that becoming a passenger rail, and there is an effort to move it forward. It was in the 2030 plan, but there’s an effort to try to do it faster than that,” Hunt said.

She is among the many elected official who see the rail system as a way to revolutionize the Metroplex.

“We have the air quality issues, and we have the mobility issues. If we can give people options rather than getting in their car, then that particular east west route would be the first east west all the way across the region. The airport would be a key link, and then also the George Bush 75 would be key,” she said.

But Danish explained that the benefits of the light rail system came with some expense.

“It’s been a wise choice for the investment of the people of Irving to stay the course with transit,” Danish said. “You might remember the sum-mer of ‘96 when we had to choose between a big stadium or transit system. In the end the big stadium went to the suburb next door called Arlington – the TV set in that Taj Mahal of a stadium costs more than the original Texas Stadium cost to build in Irving. So it’s a value of your resources and how you invest them and what they reap in the future.”

Despite the cost, Danish was very excited about the new adventure

Irving is embarking on.“I hope that as people begin to

see a truly multi-modal system of highways, trains and airplanes, they begin to understand why that is a healthier, safer America. One cor-ridor of rail can move the equivalent of eighteen freeways and the fuel cost of moving the amount of weight through that corridor.

“America got too dependent on

the airplane and the automobile and did not continue the passenger rail. Now we’re going to hopefully get back into the development of passenger rail across America similar to what President Eisenhower did with the development of the interstate high-way system. My dream is that here in North Texas we are setting the model for a future, healthier, balanced tran-sit system, which I hope the rest of the state could follow.”

cutline


Irving ISD Wolf Trapped? Irving ISD has been selected to

take part in Wolf Trap Early Child-hood STEM Learning Though the Arts. The program infuses Science, Technology, Engineering & Math into classrooms at Good Elementary School using arts based learning ap-proaches. The program is free to the district, as it is sponsored by Northrop Grumman. The goal of the one-week residency program is to provide professional development for classroom teachers while helping children learn through active par-ticipation in arts-infused experiences that are grounded in proven develop-mentally appropriate best practices.

Irving ISD is a leader in STEM education for high school students. Wolf Trap brings the same creative

thinking models used in secondary education that will enable kinder-garteners to go beyond traditional teaching and learning activities.

By Amanda CasanovaRunners and walkers standing

near the starting line jogged in place and tugged at their gloves for warmth just before the start of the 5K and 10K race at the Cool Run on Oct. 27.

The annual race earned its name this year as temperatures dipped into the 30s as a cool front blew through the metroplex. The run is part of the Four Seasons Resort and Club’s Cool October events that support the Irving Cancer Center at Baylor Medical Center.

“You’re part of history,” John Drake, president of the Irving Healthcare Foundation, told par-ticipants. “The money is raised here and it stays here. We’re really thrilled that you’re out here running against cancer.”

Funds raised are earmarked to buy equipment in radiation therapy. Last year, the month of events raised $150,000 for the Irving Healthcare Foundation.

Combined with other funds raised during the year, the money went to buy Image guided radiation

therapy equipment, which is used for patients who come to the hospital after a cancer diagnosis.

For less competitive partici-pants, the event also included a one mile fun run/walk. In that race, strollers pushed by moms and dads rolled along the one mile course.

“I pushed her,” Valerie Cooper said, of her 4-year-old daughter. “She got out and ran the last leg with me though.”

Cooper said she participated in the run last year and although the cold weather kept her from bringing her infant, she said the event was fun for children and also an important community event.

“It’s very important for us to help other people and to encourage health all around,” she said. “It’s a family event.”

The chilly weather wasn’t new for the appropriately named Cool Run, said Yvonne Vasquez, who par-ticipated in the one mile run/walk.

“We do this every year,” Vasquez said. “This is my eighth year and it’s always cold, but it’s a great event

with a family environment and for a good cause.”

For Vasquez, an employee at Texas Oncology, the event hits close to home.

“People need to be aware that cancer can hit anyone at any time, and people take time for granted,” she said. “This event is our way of saying, ‘We’re here for them.’”

In its 28 years, the Cool Run has raised more than $2.3 million

Link Auto ServiceDomestic & Asian Vehicle Specialist

◆ Since 1981 ◆ Locally Owned & Operated◆ ASE Master Certified Technician

Our services are listed on our newly designed website: www.Linkautoservice.comor call 972-790-8208313 North Belt Line Rd.Irving, TX 75061

Lube & Car Care Center Beltline in Irving •

Experienced Mechanic on staff at a price you can afford❑ Brakes ❑ Tune ups ❑ Complete AC Repair and more!

We don’t just maintain your car, we can fix it too!

972-261-4500www.KwikKarofIrving.com

2960 North Beltline Rdat Rochelle

Open 7 days a week

2012

Reader’sChoice

IrvingRambler’s

FAVORITE

$5OFF

Full service Oil Change

With this coupon

◆ CLOTHES ◆ JEANS ◆ ACCESSORIES

◆ BEDDING ◆ LUGGAGE ◆ ELECTRONICS

◆ KITCHEN ◆ FURNITURE ◆ OUTDOOR GOODS ◆ AND MUCH MORE!

1932 N Story Rd Irving Tx 75061214-935-9794 and 214-819-9900

www.wwtradingexport.com

OPEN: 10 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Mon-Sat. & 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday

This is the one we worked on with the Coupon to end 12-31-12. Bob

Bob Toler | Sales RepresentativeIrving Rambler | DFW News Flash!P.O. Box 177731 Irving, TX 75017214 532 [email protected]

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Ad in the newspaper From: World Wide Trading <[email protected]> Date: Thu, October 11, 2012 9:46 am To: [email protected]

Bob, The coupon will be valid for 30 days only, and the discount is for everything. Please �nd some pictures for your use. Regards Maher

From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: World Wide Trading <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, October 10, 2012 9:10:49 AM Subject: RE: Ad in the newspaper

Two more questions. Is there an expiration on the coupon and is this 10% o� everthing, total purchase. Thanks Bob I will wait until I get the pictures to �t it to the 20".

Bob Toler | Sales Representative Irving Rambler | DFW News Flash! P.O. Box 177731 Irving, TX 75017 214 532 7141 [email protected]

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Ad in the newspaper From: World Wide Trading <[email protected]> Date: Tue, October 09, 2012 12:04 pm To: [email protected]

As I talked to you on phone, we will provide you with some pictures to be �tted, the store hours are from 9am to 8pm except for Sunday from 11am to 7pm. Please go with 20". Maher Abunemeh

GREAT VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES!

GREAT VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES!

10% offtotal purchase

Expires: 12/31/12$9.99

$14.99

On the roof Coppell’s Austin Elementary Principal Laurie O’Neill and Assistant Principal Cooper Hilton (above) keep their promise Wed., Oct. 24, to spend a day on the school roof. The feat was a reward for reaching the 50 States Challenge during last year’s Boosterthon Fun Run.

Coppell HS Band qualifies for state

The Coppell High School Band will compete in the 2012 UIL 5A Texas State Marching Band Contest Nov. 5-6 in the San Antonio Alamo-dome. They earned the spot by finish-ing as one of the top four bands at the recent UIL Area C Class 5A Marching Contest in Mesquite Oct. 27.

Berkner, Duncanville, and Rowlett will also represent Class 5A Area C at the State Contest. Coppell will perform at 2:15 in the Prelims on Nov. 6.

Cool October events work to put cancer on the run

Photo by Amanda Casanova

A dog accompanies a participant in the 5K race at the Cool Run near the Four Seasons Resort and Club.

Prepaid $65At the Door $75

Table of Ten: $1000

RSVP BY NOV. 2

Irving Hispanic Chamber 8th Annual Awards Luncheon

Keynote Speaker:Texas Supreme Court Jus�ceEva Guzman

Business Prosperity Through Unity™

Sandi Brown, Agent

Includes companyrecogni�on andinvita�on to a

private VIPrecep�on withJus�ce Guzman

Individual Tickets:

For sponsorship opportuni�es please contact: Asusena Reséndiz | [email protected] | 972.721.2273

72 hour cancela�on no�ce required

Thursday, November 8, 2012Registra�on | 11:00 a.m.Program Begins | 11:30 a.m.

Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel4440 W. John Carpenter FwyIrving, TX 75063

Photo by

cutline

Photo by Katherine McCarthy

irving rambler...irving rambler $0.50 the irving rambler p.o. box 177731 irving, tx 75017...

Documents