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Association’s Common Property De-partment worked Sep. 8 to prepare the Flower Clock for the tenth an-niversary of the terrorists’ attacks on Sep. 11, 2001.

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special weekend in that it is the 10th anniversary of what was probably the most poignant episodes in the recent history of our country,” said Rick Bidne, President of the Las Colinas Association. “Our staff wanted to do something to recognize the people

By Alice CanhamThere’s something unique about

a yearling. Seeing their long necks and legs, all youthful promise, and those startled, liquid eyes, it’s enough to make you reach for your check-book.

Buyers came to Lone Star Park from all over the United States to at-tend the recent Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale, and they did bring their checkbooks.

“This year’s catalog of Thor-oughbreds included 214 Louisiana-breds and 52 Oklahoma-breds,” said Tim Boyce who directs sales in Texas for the auction house. “Forty-nine Texas-breds, too.”

“The majority of buyers were from the southwest, but we also had a sizeable Florida contingent, and California. Some from Mexico. I think the majority of our people will buy a yearling, bring them along for a year, then sell them back as two year olds, at racing age.

“For the first time at this sale, we had 53 horses to sell that were racing age. I think that brought a new excite-ment, a synergy. That was a big deal. I think most of the buyers wouldn’t have come otherwise.

“In horse sales, ‘flat’ is the new ‘up’. And our sales were down 4 per-cent, but the gross sales were up. We

Grant bolsterseducational partnershipBy Jess Paniszczyn

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently awarded a Skills Development Fund Grant for $163,482 to North Lake College in partnership with Healthcare Associates of Irving, LLP (HCA). Personally delivered by TWC Commissioner Andres Alcantar on Sep. 1 during a ceremony hosted by HCA, the grant will be used to .create or upgrade 135 jobs

“The fund has the right components,” Alcantar said. “It has at its core a focus on industry. It has an understanding of what it takes for individuals to succeed in the workplace. The fund brings together those two and helps creative colleges adapt and re-spond to the challenges that are in the marketplace.

“There is a driving commitment on the part of North Lake College to reach out and understand what industry truly needs. I applaud North Lake College for putting in the work to get these things

One building’s time may be up — almostBy Alice Canham

“That property has been a source of discomfort and concern since the first day I reported here as principal in 2008,” said Rick Nolley, gesturing towards the structure at the northwest corner of Senter and Oakdale, opposite Nimitz High School. The property in question, 1923 Senter Road, had been boarded up by a previous owner and was or-dered demolished in 2007 after citizen complaints about safety hazards.

But the demolition never came to pass, fore-stalled by a lawsuit.

Owner Shin Ho “Sam” Kim had hoped to build a restaurant there to be called the Texas Lunch Box, and he alleged damages stemming from the demolition order.

“It’s been substandard for some time now,” said Senior Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Richie. “The building was right across the street from Nimitz, and it was unsecured. Neighbors

Garden of flags commemorates the losses of 9/11

Photos by John Starkey

Creating a memorial landscape, members of the Las Colinas Association’s Common Property Department substitute flags for flowers to commemorate the lives lost on 9/11/01. Kathrine Pennington, Community Relations Manager, Tommie Houston, Litter Control Supervisor and Darla McDaniel, Landscape Supervisor, set flags as Adolfo Leax, Litter Control, brings more flags to be added to the display.

See 9/11 TRIBUTE, Page 8

See COLLEGE GRANT, Page 4

See CODE VIOLATIONS, Page 7

Prospective buyers decide

on their bids as they watch a horse walk

around the ring during

the recent Fasig-Tipton

Texas summer yearling sale held at Lone

Star Park.Photo by Denis Blake/Texas Thoroughbred Association

Local horse auction brings out buyers

See HORSE AUCTION, Page 5

THE IRVING RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.comSeptember 10, 2011

September 10 at 9:30 a.m. Irving Firefighter Memorial Cer-emony

The Irving Fire Department will host a ceremony dedicating a new Firefighter Memorial Wall at the Irving Veterans Memorial Park, 644 Rock Island Road.September 10, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Main Street Event

Make plans to attend the Irving Main Street Event in the Heritage District. The event will feature the Manifolds on Main Street car show, artisans, music, and children’s ac-tivities. For more information, call 972-721-2501. The Caster Cabin and depot at Heritage Park, will be open for tours by the Irving Heritage So-ciety. Admission is free.September 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Celebrating Central and South America

Experience a Central and South American festival at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road. The event will feature bilingual singer and storyteller Sue Young, the Calliope Puppet Theater and a live demonstra-tion of Capoeira, a Brazilian art form that fuses martial arts with dance. Taste the exotic flavors of Central and South America with regional food samples from local restaurants. For more information, call 972-721-2691.September 10 from Noon to 5 p.m.Celebrating Asia

The Irving Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd., will showcase Asian cultures. The traditions and history of Asian cultures will be featured through costumed lion dances, drumming, calligraphy demonstra-tions, Chinese acrobatic perfor-mances and games. Enjoy Taiwanese bubble tea from Chill Bubble Tea and food samples. For more information, call 972-721-2606September 10 from 2-4 p.m. in Carpenter Lobby

Family Khan Day - Khan CoinsJoin the Mongol Hordes and

make your own Khan change using know how, paint and clay supplied by the Arts Center. Chill Bubble Tea will provide free bubble tea samples from 1 to 5 PM in Carpenter Lobby. Suitable for all ages and it is FREE at the Irving Arts Center.September 10 at 2 p.m. in Dupree TheaterKhan Lecture Series: Genghis Khan: Then and Today

Dr. William Fitzhugh curatorial consultant for Genghis Khan: The Ex-hibition speaks on the topic, Genghis Khan: Then and Today. Fitzhugh is Director of the Arctic Studies Center and Curator in the Anthropology De-partment at the Smithsonian Institu-tion’s National Museum of Natural History. This is a FREE event at the Irving Arts Center.September 11 from Noon to 7 p.m.“9-11” A Time for Prayer

Plymouth Park United Method-ist Church will open its sanctuary reflecting on the tenth anniversary of what has come to be known as “9-11”. Join us and share in this opportunity to pray for those who lost loved ones and for our nation. A list of the names of those lost will be available for this time of prayer. Pastors will be avail-able to offer pastoral care and prayer.September 11 Observance at 2 p.m.

Observe the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Cen-ter by sharing memories of that day,

honoring the heroes and celebrating the way the nation came together in the face of adversity at the Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd.September 12 9th Annual Irving AMBUCS Am-Tryke Golf Classic

Fundraising for AmTrykes therapeutic bikes for children and adults with disabilities. Come out and support this charity to help in creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities. For more information contact Cliff Bauerle at 817-308-6267.Through September 18 “Gypsy” at the Lyric Stage

Opening for its 19th season with the story of Rose Hovick, the mother of all stage mothers, and her relentless pursuit of stardom for her two daughters, Louise and June. The performances are in the Irving Arts Center’s Carpenter Performance Hall. Tickets are available online or by calling 972-252-2787.

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Data from the 2010 census in-dicates a population shift in Irving that requires a redrawing of voting district boundaries. Redistricting will ensure that the city’s six single-member districts are relatively equal in population and that minority voting power is protected. Council members reviewed a draft of the new

plan in preparation for a public hear-ing where residents can provide input at 7 p.m. Sep. 22 at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Council members are expected to vote on a final plan Oct. 6.

In 2009, federal courts required the City of Irving to overhaul its elec-tion system as the result of a lawsuit that challenged the City’s previous

voting structure. The federal rul-ing resulted in six single-member districts based on census data from 2000. However, population shifts recorded in the 2010 census require adjustments. For example, a signifi-

cant shift can be found in District 1, which decreased in population, and in District 6, which dramatically in-creased during the same time period.

“The population shift that has taken place over the past decade points to Irving’s growth and prog-ress,” said Councilman Rick Stopfer. “As we embark on another redistrict-

ing process, the primary goal for us is ensuring fair representation of our diverse and growing community.”

Upon approval by council, the plan will be submitted to the U.S. Justice Department for review. At-torney Bob Heath has been retained by the City to assist with the process.

Source: City of Irving

City asks for public input on redistricting process

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Aggravated Robbery: 8-31-11 at 7:03 p.m.

The suspect entered the One Stop Market, 3700 block of North Story Rd., pointed a knife at the victim/employee and demanded money. The victim opened the cash register and the suspect took approximately two to three hundred dollars in cash and walked away. The victim was not injured during the incident. Robbery: 8-31-11 at 10:35 p.m.

The victim was delivering a pizza to an address in the 1100 block of North O’Connor in the Huntington

Chase Apartments. The victim was confronted by three male suspects who punched the victim several times causing minor injuries. The victim fled, dropping the food in the process. The suspects took the pizzas and fled. Aggravated Robbery: 9-1-11 at 1:14 a.m.

The victims had just returned to Woodland Hills apartment complex in the 3500 block of West Northgate Dr. after leaving a private video game tournament at a hotel in Dallas. After the victims exited the vehicle the two suspects came running out from

behind the building with pistols and demanded their money. The victims threw their property on the ground and ran off as the suspects were gath-ering it up.

The suspects were able to get over $2,000 in cash (video game winnings), cell phones, and the keys to the car be-fore running off northbound through the complex. IFD responded and treated two of the victims for minor injuries suffered when running from the scene. K-9 responded to the scene in an attempt to track the suspects with negative results.

The following information was published in the Irving Police Depart-ment’s Jail Log. Individuals listed in this section reflect only a fraction of people each week who find themselves the guests of the Irving Police Depart-ment. All individuals appearing here are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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During the Texas National Emergency Number Association’s (NENA), in Corpus Christi Aug. 22-24, a ceremony was held to honor dispatchers who distin-guished themselves in the course of their duties.

The Irving Police Department was well represented at the cer-emony and IPD dispatchers took home three awards.

Senior Dispatcher Shantelle Oliver was nominated for and won the Texas NENA Training Profes-sional of the Year. Shantelle was actually nominated for her award by an employee from NCTCOG (North Central Texas Council of Governments). Shantelle has been an employee with the City of Irving for 10 ½ years. As a Senior Dispatcher she performs a variety of duties involved in the receiv-ing of incoming calls for police services and other emergency as-sistance. Shantelle also serves as a Communication Training Officer (CTO) and acts in the capacity of a Communications Supervisor, in their absence.

She recently received a com-

mendation for maintaining her composure during a very stress-ful call to police. Snow and sleet were causing significant problems throughout the city causing added confusion and difficulty to the call. Shantelle was able to work through the call and ensure that responding officers arrived at the location with the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Also recognized at the cer-emony were Dispatcher Maria Diaz, who was awarded Tele-communicator of the Year, while Senior Dispatcher Tracy Pulley was recognized for her efforts and awarded the Silent Hero Award. Both awards were presented from the Commission on State Emer-gency Communications.

Shantelle and the other IPD dispatchers continue to set the example for all city employees to follow. Their hard work and dedi-cation not only brings recognition to them but highlights the quality of employees working for the City causing Irving to stand above the rest.

Source: Irving Police Department

The Irving Fire Department reminds everyone to be prepared for emergencies at home.

“We should all be prepared for any type of emergencies in the home by having the needed supplies and a family emergency plan,” said Fire Chief Mario Molina. “Disasters are unpredictable and can strike at any giving moment.”

Please follow these simple steps to be prepared for any emergency:

n Gather a kit of emergency supplies n Make a plan for what your family will do in an emergency n Be informed about what might happen n Get involved in preparing your community

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Safety Topics go to: www.cityofirving.org/fire/fire-safety.asp

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Source: Fire Community Outreach

Irving Fire Department responded to 307 incidents September 1-7.

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ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Fire incidents95 Misc. Fire/ Rescue Calls5 Special Operations5 Structure Fires 5 Vehicle Fires

Medical calls22 Major Accidents62 Major Medical18 Heart Attacks33 Difficulty Breathing 44 Trauma Related 18 CPR Situations

*2 Special Operations were elevator rescues

INMATE NAME: SPEAKS, DENIAGE: 48RACE: WSEX: FARREST LOCATION: 4205 W PIONEER DRCharge 1: POSS CS PG 1 <1GCharge 2: POSS DRUG PARABail Amount: $475

INMATE NAME: DAVIS, MONICA SHERIEAGE: 37RACE: BSEX: FARREST LOCATION: 222 W LAS COLINAS #1800Charge 1: ROBBERYBail Amount: $15,000Charge 2: DSO SEDD AGGREGCharge 3: DSO IBCBail Amount: $200 Charge 4: DSO IBCBail Amount: $200 Charge 5: DSO IBCBail Amount: $200 Charge 6: DSO IBCBail Amount: $200 Charge 7: DSO IBCBail Amount: $200 Charge 8: DSO IBCBail Amount: $200 Charge 9: DSO TBCBail Amount: $500Charge 10: DPD SPEEDINGBail Amount: $275Charge 11: SO DENTON THEFT PROPBail Amount: $750Charge 12: SO DENTON THEFT PROPBail Amount: $750

INMATE NAME: DECKER, GREGORY EDWARD JRAGE: 20RACE: BSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 3441 W COUNTRY CLUB DR #2108Charge 1: BURGLARY OF HABITATIBail Amount: $25,000

INMATE NAME: EASON, LONNIEAGE: 40RACE: WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 1635 MARKET PLACECharge 1: THEFT PROP<$1,500 2Bail Amount: $15,000Charge 2: POSS CS PG 1 >=1G<4GBail Amount: $15,000Charge 3: TDC PAROLE VIOLATION

INMATE NAME: EDWARDS, CHARLES ROBIN JRAGE: 55RACE: WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: SHADY GROVE / SENTERCharge 1: THEFT PROP>=$1,500<$Bail Amount: $5,000

INMATE NAME: FISHER, CHAPOLEONAGE: 21RACE: BSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 3701 IRVING MALLCharge 1: THEFT PROP>=$50<$500Bail Amount: $500Charge 2: EULESS FTABail Amount: $393Charge 3: EULESS TRAF CONTROLBail Amount: $458Charge 4: DSO PV ASLT FAM/HOUSCharge 5: DSO PV UUMVCharge 6: DSO PV BURG HAB

INMATE NAME: FLORES, EDDIEAGE: 41RACE: WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 1411 W SHADY GROVE #37Charge 1: DSO FAIL TO PAY CHILCharge 2: MANFLD AGG ASLT D/WBail Amount: $25,000Charge 3: MANFLD TERRORISTIC TBail Amount: $2,000

INMATE NAME: GONZALEZ, JULIOAGE: 31RACE: WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 1621 SUNNYBROOKCharge 1: AGG ASLT D/WBail Amount: $25,000

INMATE NAME: GRANADOS-VENTURA, OSMELAGE: 21RACE: WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 1553 W 183 FW WB #209Charge 1: NO DLFine Amount: $306Charge 2: NO LP LIGHTFine Amount: $250Charge 3: DSO-UNAU USE OF MV FCharge 4: DSO-DUTY OF STRIK FI Bail Amount: $500

INMATE NAME: JACKSON, SHILONAGE: 26RACE: BSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 8909 E VALLEY RANCH PK #123Charge 1: DV ASSAULT BODILY INCharge 2: INJURY CHILD/ELDERLYBail Amount:$7,500

INMATE NAME: MACK, IAN ANDREWAGE: 44RACE:WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: ESR 161/NORTHGATECharge 1: DWI 3OR MORE(BLOOD)Bail Amount: $5,000

INMATE NAME: MALLORY, JOSEPHAGE: 39RACE: BSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 4218 ESTERS RD #220Charge 1: DV ASSAULT BODILY INBail Amount: $1,500Charge 2: DV ASSAULT STRANGUALBail Amount: $5,000

INMATE NAME: NIGH , BRIAN KEITH AGE: 47RACE: WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 3880 IRVING MALLCharge 1: DWI 3RD/MORE (BLOOD)Bail Amount: $15,000

INMATE NAME: PIEDRA, ALEXAGE: 31RACE:WSEX:MARREST LOCATION: SSR LOOP 12 SCLCharge 1: DWI OPEN CONTBail Amount: $500Charge 2: DSO SEX ASSLT CHILD FBail Amount: $50,000Charge 3: IMMIGRATION-ICE HOLD

INMATE NAME: RAINEY, DARRELLAGE: 45RACE: BSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 183/ESTERSCharge 1: POSS CS PG 1 <1GBail Amount: $5,000

INMATE NAME: SAAVEDRA, RAULAGE: 25RACE: WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 1155 ESTERS RD #206Charge 1: EVADING ARREST DETENBail Amount: $500Charge 2: INTERFER W/EMERGENCYBail Amount: $1,500Charge 3: DV ASSAULT FAM/HOUSEBail Amount: $10,000

INMATE NAME: SALVADOR, ELMERAGE: 46RACE: WSEX: MARREST LOCATION: 711 BELTLINE / 183Charge 1: AGG ASLT D/WBail Amount: $25,000

INMATE NAME: SWATT, TERRY ORLANDOAGE: 19RACE: BSEX: MARREST LOCATION: BELTLINE AND CONFLANSCharge 1: THEFT PROP>=$1,500<$Bail Amount: $10,000Charge 2: POSS MARIJ <2OZFine Amount: $500Charge 3: GARLAND SBFine Amount: $429

Three Irving emergency dispatchers awarded for distinguished service

Fire Department stresses preparation for emergencies in the home

Provided by Michelle RelefordThe Loop 12 northbound frontage road bridge at

SH 114 will be closed beginning Sept. 10 through Oct. 21 to accommodate final construction of east & westbound frontage roads at Loop 12 & SH 114.

Beginning Saturday morning, traffic headed toward westbound SH 114 from northbound Loop 12 will be detoured. Motorists will take the existing exit to SH 114 from northbound Loop 12. At the frontage road intersec-tion, motorists will turn right onto the eastbound SH 114 frontage road and enter the SH 114 continue to the Spur

482/Story Road entrance. This entrance ramp is a “double clover leaf” configuration and traffic will travel through it without stopping to the westbound SH 114 mainlanes.

This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public and workers while the new frontage road intersection at Loop 12/SH 114 is being completed.Por-table message boards were placed in advance to inform the traveling public of the closure.

The Loop 12/SH 114 interchange project is expected to be complete by early summer of 2012. For additional transportation related information, visit www.txdot.gov .

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Public Statement from Dr. Dana T. Bedden

September 06, 2011RE: Community Response

to Dr. Mack Hines’ StudyDue to the continued interest

generated by media reports and con-cerns from Irving ISD staff regarding the Dr. Mack Hines’ study, “The Skin They’re In,” I am compelled to pro-vide a clear perspective from the Ir-ving ISD Administration. The Board of Trustees may discuss the report at a future workshop and provide its own perspective at a later date.

The study originated in 2009 be-fore I arrived at Irving ISD as a result of findings by the Texas Education Agency and the Irving ISD Internal Auditor indicating Irving ISD had a disproportionate number of African American students being sent to dis-ciplinary and alternative education compared to other ethnic groups. Dr. Hines’s contract was to provide professional development expertise to our teachers on how to develop desired positive behavioral responses from African American students in classroom. Unfortunately, based

upon the information I have been able to review, it appears his report went beyond the scope of the agree-ment, the research methodologies do not follow established practices and included divisive language based upon his personal opinion more than research-based findings.

Parts of the report have great value because it provides some perspective of fifth grade African American students, and the way they feel they are treated by their peers. We are proud of the pro-active stance the board and staff took to address an issue that has been identified as a statewide concern.

This report should not be viewed or used to condemn our students, staff or faculty. However, we should refocus our attention towards eras-ing the lines of divisiveness and build bridges among our internal and external community. Because Irving ISD is diverse, inspiring and successful, we should leverage these strengths and use them as attributes for better teaching and learning.

As adults, it is our job to diffuse, not to ignite tension. Our response

to this issue needs to be tempered, not inflammatory. We should lead by example, listen to everyone, learn and appreciate our cultural differ-ences and demonstrate respect for all. Let’s take the good from this report, learn from it, and douse the flames of divisiveness, moving forward as one community.

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eral fields will benefit from the grant. “This project will expand the

ability to provide medical coding and billing training,” said Dr. Paul Kele-men, Vice President of Community and Economic Development at North Lake College. “About twelve employ-ees will move closer to certification as medical coders. Approximately 15 employees will become certified x-ray technicians. More than 30 employees will improve their Microsoft Office skills through additional advanced training. More than 100 employees will be training for HIPPA compli-ance, which is very important. All in all the project will result in 28 additional jobs, 107 upgraded jobs in this high wage and highly techni-cal industry. This will come from 26 courses that will be delivered to train 135 healthcare associates over the next few years.”

Grants like this one will help Texas remain a serious competitor in the marketplace, according to State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.

“It is always wonderful to hear that one of the commissioners at

TWC is coming to Irving, because I know they are going to bring one of the large checks,” Harper-Brown said. “What more could we ask for in this economy than to be able to create new jobs and retrain those people who may be out of a job whose skills won’t meet the level they need to maintain their jobs. That is what the Workforce Commission does.

“We believe this is the greatest program in the nation right now for retraining and acquiring skills to go into the workforce. Texas leads the nation in creating new jobs. We want to continue to do that. I believe partners like North Lake College and Texas Workforce Commission will continue to create those jobs and to retrain those who have been unfor-

tunate enough to be without work, so that they too can find a job here in Texas. These job training grants help so many people.”

The educational programs sup-ported by the grant will help ensure Irving has qualified healthcare pro-fessionals in the future.

“To say the least, healthcare is a place of change, and it is becoming a place of technology,” Joel Bailleu, Chief Operating Officer of HCA. “If we don’t engage that, we are going to miss out. This has given us the power to adapt. We look forward to more growth through education.”

By Mary Harp Shankles

Vic and Sherry Aubey, owners of Office Products Warehouse had watched as their business sales had periods that ranged from good to slim. But more often than not, good was no longer good enough or big enough to sustain them through the slim to none business financial flow roller.

Not only had Vic and Sherry Aubey taken a step back and looked at their business from a big picture window view, but they had looked on the other side of that view. Down. Up. Around and all over. The strain for any privately owned small busi-ness is that you cannot afford to be unprepared for any economic crunch.

Just outside a 7-11, in July, Vic

and Sherry quietly became humble and said, “Lord, we need help.”

Meanwhile, across America came the announcement that over 3000 post offices were being closed by the United States Post Office. When? Where?

The City of Irving knew the re-cent announcements of the United States Post Office downsizing, with lay-offs and closing doors, would not be an agreeable economic resolution for any city in the Metroplex.

Teresa Adrian, Director of the Real Estate Services Division for the City of Irving, began scouting around for a post office location with a just right location, with a just right busi-ness face, and a business that could

add the new service to its existing operations. Once more, another busi-ness opportunity had presented itself.

“Successful government means doing the best job with the resources given us,” said Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Just two doors down from Glo-ry House, Office Products Ware-house,135 South Main Street, is wait-ing the arrival of postal equipment. All the renovations and preparations of the interior have been completed.

Sherry said she averages 13 to 15 phone calls a day from people asking if they have opened as a post office yet. Vic said that never in his life has he been liked by so many people at the same time.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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“We believe this is the greatest program in the nation right now for retraining and acquiring skills to go into the workforce. Texas leads the nation in creating new jobs. We want to continue to do that.”— State Rep. Linda Harper-Brown


sold 225 horses and had 99 that didn’t sell, so those are still available.

“Our median price for a horse was $5,000, same as last year. The average price was $10.628. And the highest price was $78,000.”

Denis Blake works for the Texas Thoroughbred Association, an organi-zation that wants people to know what they’re getting into when they think about buying a racehorse.

“For the last ten years, we’ve of-fered seminars on how to buy and sell horses in conjunction with the yearling auctions here at Lone Star,” said Blake.

“The sale of two-year-olds is gen-erally in the spring, so we handle some different issues then.

“Trying to buy a horse can be intimidating. So we have information about how to pick out the horse, how to place a bid, and what happens next. We want to give newcomers an overview of the process so they can get a good head start.

“We had about 20 individuals at

our seminar [two days before the auc-tion]. We had seven or eight speakers – one speaker told them how to read the catalog and how to interpret the horse’s pedigree. We had a veterinar-ian who told them how to look at the horse from a health perspective – how to interpret an x-ray of the legs, for example. One guy talked about insur-ance and taxes. A lawyer brought in issues about equine law and contracts. There was somebody to talk about how to really look at the horse – the conformation and the physical attri-butes you’re looking for. And finally, a representative from the sale company to talk about the bidding process and paying for the horse.

“The cool thing is, the buyer can talk with this whole collection of experts in one place and ask them anything. It’s really helpful.

“We want them to feel comfort-able about taking that step – about buying a horse and racing it.

“Over the years it’s been pretty successful. I’ve definitely seen cases of a person with no experience coming to the auction, buying a horse, and really doing well with it,” he said.

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ZONING CASE NO. ZC11-0032ZONING CLASSIFICATION – S-P-1

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING OR-DINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZON-ING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF CROSSROADS CEN-TER AND LOCATED AT 10025 NORTH MacARTHUR BOULEVARD, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROP-ERTY FROM S-P-1 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C-N AND CARWASH USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-1 SITE PLAN DISTRICT FOR C-N AND OUTSIDE DINING USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; COR-RECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETER-MINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVI-SIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEV-ERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.

ZONING CASE NO. ZC11-0037ZONING CLASSIFI-CATION – S-P-2

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-9282

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1144, THE 1964 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING OR-DINANCE OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZON-ING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE CROSSROADS CENTER ADDITION AND LOCATED AT 9905 WEST VALLEY RANCH PARKWAY, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT USE FOR C N USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AS AMENDED TO S-P-2 SITE PLAN DISTRICT FOR C-N AND PARKING LOT USES UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 1144, AND ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LAND USE; COR-RECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE NO. 1144; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETER-MINING THAT THE CHANGE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE DOES NOT REPEAL OTHER PROVI-SIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE EXCEPT IN CASES OF DIRECT CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEV-ERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, on September 1, 2011.

BETH VAN DUYNEMAYOR

ATTEST:Shanae JenningsActing City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:Charles R. AndersonCity Attorney

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGSPROPOSED ZONING CHANGES

CITY OF IRVING PLANNING AND ZONINGCOMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL

Public hearings are held to consider applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Irving, Texas for the properties described herein:LOCATION, DATES & TIMES OF PUBLIC HEAR-INGS:City Council Chambers of City Hall, 825 West Irving Blvd., Irving, TexasPlanning & Zoning Commission: Monday, September 19, 2011, 7 p.m. City Council: Thursday, October 6, 2011, 7 p.m.Zoning Case ZC11-0025: 4980 N. O’Connor Blvd.The request is to rezone the property from S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for M-FW (Freeway) to S-P-2 (Generalized Site Plan) for FWY (Freeway) Uses. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to allow an awning to encroach into the required setback and into the public right-of-way.All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hear-ings and express their opinions on the zoning change request. Written response for the record may also be submitted to: City of Irving – Planning and Inspections Dept., 825 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060.The application is on file for public review in the Planning and Inspections Department at the address listed above during normal business hours. For additional information, please contact the Department at 972-721-2424. Please reference the case number when requesting information.This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for interpretation services or assistive hearing devices must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Con-tact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 for assistance.

Irving ISD administration announced district and school teachers of the year for 2011-2012. The teachers will be honored at a celebration event at 7 p.m. Sep. 19 at Singley Academy.

Deborah Dupree, former fifth grade science teacher at John Haley Elementary School and current teacher at Johnson Middle School, was named Elementary Teacher of the Year. Judith Nevil, GT/AP teacher at Irving High School, was named Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Campus Teachers of the YearIrving High School, Judith Nevil, English Teacher MacArthur High School, Brian Riley, Honors Geometry/Pre-Calculus Teacher Nimitz High School, Greg Thomson, Physics Teacher Singley Academy, Maria Segovia, Science Teacher Cardwell Career Preparatory Center, Chandra Maxey, Science Teacher Austin Middle School, Ashley Young, Social Studies Teacher Bowie Middle School, Starla Rush, Social Studies Teacher Crockett Middle School, Megan Duranleau, Special Education Teacher de Zavala Middle School, Patricia Davis, GT Science Teacher Houston Middle School, Vi Nguyen, ESL Math Teacher Lamar Middle School, Charlotte Weinistein, Humanities Teacher Travis Middle School, Sharon, GT English Teacher Secondary Reassignment Center, Dan Lewis, Special Education & Math Teacher Wheeler Transition & Development, Mia Hoskin, Special Education Teacher Barton Elementary School, Sheri Cody, 3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher Brandenburg Elementary School, Danae Gutierrez-Mendoza, Bilingual 5th Grade GT Teacher Britain Elementary School, Dana Bailey, Special Education Teacher Brown Elementary School, Pilar Castro-Zena, Bilingual 5th Grade Math/Science Teacher Davis Elementary School, Cynthia Kemp, Reading Specialist Elliott Elementary School, Arturo Miranda, Bilingual 4th Grade Teacher Farine Elementary School, Julie Brandt, 1st Grade Dual Language Teacher Gilbert Elementary School, Jose Quijano, Bilingual 2nd Grade teacher Good Elementary School, Kathleen Adams, RIT/MIT Teacher John Haley Elementary School, Deborah Dupree, 5th Grade Science Teacher Thomas Haley Elementary School, Maria Lopez, Bilingual 3rd Grade Teacher Hanes Elementary School, Chuck Tandy, Special Education Teacher Johnston Elementary School, Tammeka Foreman, 3rd Grade Teacher Keyes Elementary School, Celia Sanchez, Bilingual 3rd Grade Teacher Lee Elementary School, Edna Dominguez Gardea, Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher Lively Elementary School, Maresa Pittman, Physical Education Teacher Schulze Elementary School, Megan Barker, 3rd Grade Teacher Stipes Elementary School, Jami Fabian, Title 1 ARRA Intervention Teacher Townley Elementary School, Lauren Holcombe, 1st Grade Teacher Townsell Elementary School, Bethany McEwan, Kindergarten Teacher Clifton Early Childhood School, Hannah Choe, Pre-Kinder/ESL Teacher Kinkeade Early Childhood School, Twila Allen, ESL Pre-Kinder Teacher Pierce Early Childhood School, Aurora Orozco, Bilingual Pre-Kinder Teacher

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Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is getting back to the original spirit of the Trinity Trash Bash by making it a true waterway cleanup of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. The 20th Annual Trash Bash will be held at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, part of Irving’s Campion Trails, on Sep. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will be on land and in the river, helping to make Irving cleaner and greener.

KIB Board member Scott Wilson explained the shift towards a water cleanup.

“The success of the water portion of this year’s Great American Cleanup in March helped to inspire us to focus on cleaning the waterway at the Trash Bash,” Wilson said. “For years we concentrated on land cleanups and keeping trash out of the river, which we will still do. But now we will also offer

the in-water experience of removing the number one pollutant (litter) from our river.

“In addition to the cleanup, our volunteers will be able to see a multi-tude of animal and plant life. I encour-age people to come out and enjoy the hidden treasure that is the Elm Fork of the Trinity.”

Kayaks, paddles and life vests will be provided by KayakPower. Volun-teers must be at least 15 years old to participate in the water cleanup, and with limited space available, the event is expected to fill up quickly. There are no age or number restrictions for the land cleanup. T.W. Richardson Grove Park is located at 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, at the Northeast corner of Valley View and 635.

To register, go to www.rock-thegreen.org, or for more information, call the KIB office at 214-679-8083.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REALIGNING COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICTS

According to the 2010 Census data, the City’s councilmember districts are not of sufficiently equal population and must be redrawn in order to comply with the “one-person, one-vote” principle established by the U.S. Constitution.The Irving City Council is considering new boundaries for its councilmember districts and wants to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the preliminary council member district plan at the public hearing described below:

PUBLIC HEARING ONREDISTRICTING PROPOSALS

Time: 7:00 p.m.Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011

Address: City Hall825 West Irving Boulevard

Irving, Texas 75060

The preliminary plan for the council-member districts will be available at the hearing and is also available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, Monday through Friday from now until the date of the public hearing. A copy of the plan is also available at http://www.cityofirving.org/irving-redistricting/. In addition you need to be aware that the City Council has adopted Guidelines for public participation. The Guidelines, among other things, require that comments be submitted in writing even if you make them orally at the hearing; all written comments are due by the close of the hearing. The Guidelines may be found at http://www.cityofirving.org/irving-redistricting/. Any plans that are proposed must conform to the redistricting Criteria adopted by the City Council. The Criteria are found at http://www.cityofirving.org/irving-redistricting/. You may also call Shanae Jennings, City Secretary at 972-721-2493 if you have any questions.Para información en Español, llame a 972-721-2493.


Provided by Angela ShelleyIt started as a conversation

between the three students on what they could do to change the world. It resulted six months later in plans for an Aug. 27 benefit concert to raise money for impoverished parts of Tibet.

The three students, JJ Echaniz, Kevin Chan and David Chi formed a non-profit organization called “Sounds of Support” that will chan-nel the energy and talents of young, local musicians to help raise money for the purchase of Pongamia trees, an important natural resource in Tibet.

The Pongamia tree helps pre-vent soil erosion, and provides wood and oil for cooking, lighting and environmentally friendly bio-fuel. For some people, the Pongamia tree also has medicinal value.

“When Kevin and David first

approached me, we discussed what three students could do to change the world,” said JJ Echaniz, a senior at Newman Smith High School. “We brainstormed and decided that despite our ages, we could organize our friends and fellow students on a project that could help people in need. Proceeds from Trees for Tibet” concert will help people in impover-

ished parts of Tibet in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way.”

The first “Sounds of Support” event will be the “Trees for Tibet Battle of the Bands” concert on Au. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will be held at The Rock, located at 2435 E. Hebron Parkway in Carrollton. Admission is $5 in advance, $10 at the door.

Bold messages are designed to get readers to purchase copies from news stand, and get the reader to ac-tually read the story. These messages are called headlines.

Newspaper editors must com-pact large-size print into narrow column widths, and the headlines brief messages must clearly state the theme of each story, keep words intact, be attractive to the eye and catch the reader’s attention. On top of that, each headline must be writ-ten in a fraction of the time thought humanly possible.

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The overall composite score for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (C-FB ISD) seniors taking the American College Test (ACT) in 2011 was higher than both the state and the national scores.

“College readiness is an important aspect of our focus on increasing student achievement,” said Dr. Bobby Burns, superintendent of schools. “Our district will continue to equip our students with the rigor, skills and knowledge needed for high achievement in the area of college readiness.”

The ACT is an achievement test with four content exams including Eng-lish, reading, mathematics, and science, plus an optional writing test and is used as a college entrance exam.

Campus Count English 21.3 Reading Science Composite

Turner HS 92 18.2 23.1 19.5 20.1 19.9Smith HS 114 21.5 22.7 22.5 22.5 22.4Creekview HS 127 22.1 23.9 22.7 22.5 22.9Ranchview HS 44 20.0 21.6 21.1 21.6 21.1Early College HS 20 16.3 19.7 18.2 19.1 18.5District 398 20.5 22.5 21.5 21.6 21.6Nation 1,623,112 20.6 21.1 21.3 20.9 21.1Texas 101,569 19.6 21.5 20.7 20.8 20.8

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Two years ago it was Shrek, last year was Toy Story, so after great deliberation, Irving YMCA Staff and Volunteers have decided that the theme for this year’s Fall Festival will be…SUPER HEROES.

Mark your calendars for the event of the Irving Halloween sea-son! This year the Irving Family YMCA will host their annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 28, from 7:00PM-9:00PM. Last year more than 1200 folks participated in the Fall Carnival on the YMCA Baseball Fields. In addition to bounce houses and games for the entire family, more than 30 vendors, the Fire Department and the Board of Health participated in this event to help promote physical activity and wellness for all.

Come join the Y for this action packed night full of food, fun, and games! Start thinking about your favorite Super Hero costumes and get your taste buds ready for a one of a kind chili cook-off and hot sauce competition. Mouth watering hot sauce and soul warming chili will be prepared by your local restaurants and community members and everyone

will cast their votes on who has the best recipe. As always, this is a free event for everyone, so come one come all! For more information contact the Welcome Center at the Irving Family YMCA at 972-986-8898.

At the YMCA our mission is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Super Heroes will invade the Irving YMCA on October 28th!

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I am a fan of authors like Stephen King, because they have a way of capturing human behavior that makes it even scarier than the creatures we do not see lurk-ing in the dark. The way people in

the book or on the screen react to the terror is often far more d i s t u r b i n g . Granted the new Sci-fi thrill-er, Contagion, is in no way a horror film; yet it does give us a glimpse into panic stricken s o c i e t y a n d what people

will do when hope seems lost. Director Steven Soderbergh

(Traffic, Oceans 11, Erin Brockov-ich) does a fine job of taking a film about a deadly airborne disease and making it something all to-gether different. When Beth Emhoff (Gwyneth Paltrow) returns from a business trip in Hong Kong, she brings with her a strain of virus that soon begins to spread all over the country. Soon the CDC and WHO are working feverishly to try and find a cure. Meanwhile panic stricken cities begin to see their inhabitants turn to self preservation at any cost. These are not aliens or terrorists or zombies attacking. But a virus. An all too real possibility.

This film is most brilliant in its simplicity. It doesn’t try to cre-ate in-depth storylines or give you range of emotions from characters. Some things that happen are never explained or rationalized. Like life. Soderbergh is great at shooting ele-ments that embody emotion. The

entire scene becomes the character. These moments may turn off the average movie-goer who wants fast paced, dialogue filled thrillers that reach a crescendo and never drop a decibel. Then have all their ques-tions answered and wrapped in a pretty little bow. Contagion is not that sort of film and in many ways is better for it.

Steven must be an amazing di-rector to work for since all his films draw big time actors. Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, and Elliott Gould are a few of the A-listers found here. Most of his characters though have little screen time, but the parts they play are crammed with dramatic energy and necessity. It is this bal-ance of power mixed with ominous stillness and a plot line that is certainly conceivable that makes this film eerie and captivating. Un-like previous attempts (Outbreak, Blindness, etc) this one is set apart by the subtlety. It creatively shows how easy it would be to pass a virus like this along and how plausible the fiction is. So go wash your hands.

Contagion is rated PG-13 for disturbing content and some lan-guage. It is graphic in its depiction of illness and the effects it takes on the body. Scenes of mass graves and lifeless eyes are certainly not good visuals for your youngsters. The language is what you would expect from a society in the grips of agoraphobia. It isn’t vulgar but does include one angry use of the F word. I give it 4 out of 5 hand sanitizers. It is a film that grows on you. I heard people leaving the screening saying they loved it. Then others, like me, will find it a decent viewing that becomes more appreciative as it sinks in over time.

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complained about the appearance, and we had code violations.

“The City has now agreed to settle the lawsuit and purchase the property for a total of $155,000. In addition, I believe it will cost up to $35,000 for the demolition.

“It’s pending a final agreement to allow this, but we believe by the end of the month we’ll be closing on that property. By late September or early October, that building will be demolished.”

According to Principal Nolle, it can’t come soon enough.

“It’s not just an eyesore, it’s a safety issue,” he said. “Kids use it as a hangout, both before and after school. There’s an area back there where they are unseen. They go back there and do whatever, and it’s unattended.

“Then we have to monitor them when they come back out. We have someone on duty both before and after school, and somebody has to stand by the street corner to watch who goes in there. If we see that somebody has gone to that build-ing, we don’t let them come back on school property. It’s tough, but we have to be vigilant.

“There have been complaints of fights back there where we can’t see. Kids are always tagging it, and we’ve had to tell police numerous times about the graffiti. Somebody’s always

having to come out and paint over it, and we’ve seen fast action on that. I’m grateful for that, anyway.

“Some of our parents have been telling me that they want it gone, and I think maybe they’ve been work-ing behind the scenes to make this happen.

“If I don’t have that building to worry about, I can focus my attention on the students and the teachers, and how they interact. We can work to-gether on making the students more successful.

“It’s going to be gone. That’s a good thing.”

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An old structure near Nimitz High School might be demolished in the next few months.

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who lost their lives, so they are putting in one flag around the clock for every person who died on 9/11, and the clock will be set at 8:46 a.m. which was the time the first plane hit the tower in New York City on that morning.

“The flags are a reminder of how much we have to be grateful for in this country. It is a reminder that while we feel very safe and secure, we are very vulnerable. The clock has a very prominent location. It is a landmark both for Las Colinas and the city of Irving. Thousands of people see it every day.

“I think it speaks for itself. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words,” he said.

Community Relations Manager for the

association, Kathrine Pennington, aided in the planting of the flags.

“We are commemorating the 2,740 Americans who were killed in the 9/11 attacks,” Pennington said. “It was just a perfect time for a seasonal change, and we thought why not put flags instead of flowers.

“Being a part of this is probably the most exciting thing I’ve done this year. It is really thrilling.”

People passing by the clock expressed their appreciation for the flags.

“We’ve had people honking, giving thumbs up, and waving all morning long,” said Darla McDaniel, Landscape Supervisor for the association.

The Las Colinas Association’s Flower Clock is located at intersection of John Carpenter Freeway (State Highway 114) and O’Connor Boulevard.

Dexter BenageDexter Benage of Irving passed

away September 6, 2011. He was born on March 29, 1941 in Clarkfield, Min-nesota. Funeral services will be held at 4 PM Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Water For Life-Life Outreach International, P.O. Box 982000, Ft. Worth, TX 76182-8000.

Georgia Castillo CantuGeorgia Castillo Cantu went to join

her heavenly father on September 5, 2011. She was born on February 5, 1947 in Austin, TX to Ignacio and Louisa Cas-

tillo, her father preceded her in death. Georgia was the old-est daughter of eight children. She married the love of her life, Jesse Joe Cantu

on September 13, 1974. Georgia retired from the Dallas County Appraisal Dis-trict in the Spring of 2004 after 25 years of service. Survivors include, husband, Jesse Cantu; daughters, Veronica Guer-ra, Rachel Lopez, Suzanne Carrillo and her husband Leonel; mother, Louisa Castillo; sisters, Martha Mendoza, Ber-tha Flores, Diana Briones; brothers, Jesse Castillo, Arthur Castillo, Benny Castillo and David Castillo; grandchil-dren, Sara and Romeo Garcia, Jessica Carrillo, Misty Jacobo, Danielle Jacobo, Marissa Guerra, Melina Carrillo, Gabri-ela Guerra; great-grandchildren, Juliet Garcia and Azlynn Guerra. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Sept. 9th at Chism-Smith Funeral Home with interment following at Oak Grove Me-morial Gardens.

Sherrill R. ColliniSherrill R. Collini, 79, of Crowley,

formerly of Irving, died Monday, August 29, 2011 in Mansfield. Born June 18, 1932 in Louisville, KY, she moved to Irving in 1965. Survived by daughter, Diane; sons, Wayne, Mark, Stephen and Pat. Memorial service was Friday, Sep-tember 2, 2011 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.

Lyndell Ray CurtisLyndell Ray Curtis, of Grand Prai-

rie passed away September 1, 2011 at the age of 90. He was born August 26, 1921 to George and Alta Mae (Roper) Curtis in Pike, Texas. Lyndell served in the United States Army during WWII. Lyndell’s life workmanship was in the field of carpentry. He was of the Baptist faith and a lifetime member of the VFW. Lyndell is survived by his sister Marie Strayhorn of Valley View, Texas and a host of other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Curtis and dear friend Helen Denbow. Funeral Services were at held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas. Interment fol-lowed at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen. The family received friends dur-ing a visitation on Friday, September 02, 2011 evening at 7:00 p.m.

To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Richard “Rich” GambaroRichard “Rich” Gambaro, 69, of

Irving since 1963, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his home. He was born July 14, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY. Survived by wife Joyce; 3 sons; and 2 daughters. Visitation and a memorial service were Tuesday, August 30 at Donnelly’s Colo-nial Funeral Home. Inurnment at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

Fran GreerFran Greer, 92, of Irving, died

Wednesday, Aug 31, 2011 at her daugh-ter’s home in Colleyville. Born May 22, 1919 in Boone Prairie, TX, she moved to Irving in 1950. Visitation was Friday at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home. Graveside service was Saturday, Sept 3 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving.

Janis Wilks HertwigJanis Wilks Hertwig, 65, of Irving

for 26 years, died August 22, 2011 at her home. She was born December 15, 1945 in Taylor, TX. Survived by children, John and Julie Hertwig; 3 granddaugh-ters. A Memorial service was held Sat-urday, September 3, 2011 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.

Carol Lynn Hutchason Bradford

Carol Lynn Hutchason Bradford, 41, of Irving for 39 years, died Sunday, Sept 4, 2011 in Grapevine. Born Feb 12, 1970 in Tyler, survived by husband, Jack; children, Shayna, John, Nichole; father, James. Memorial service is 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept 10, 2011 at Don-nelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.

Richard Lee Meloon, Jr.Richard Lee Meloon, Jr., of Irving,

passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. He was born November 2, 1960 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 11 AM in Brown’s Memorial Chapel. The family requests memorials be made to DFW Humane Society, 4140 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75038.

Assistant Chief, David Gregory ParisAssistant Chief, David Gregory

Paris, 47, passed away on September 6, 2011 in, Copper Canyon, Texas. He was

born on June 20, 1964 in Lake Providence, LA to Dr. William A. & Frances Paris. David was a lov-ing husband, f a t h e r , s o n , brother, dedi-

cated police officer and friend. David grew up in Lake Providence where he graduated from the Briarfield Academy in 1982, he went onto attend and gradu-ate from Northeast Louisiana University receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. David and his fam-ily were members of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lake Providence in his growing up years. Chief Paris went onto the North Central Texas Council of Governments Basic Police Academy graduating in 1993. He began his career as a dedicated officer in 1993 working his way up to the rank of Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Irving in 2005 and was currently the Commander of

the Investigative Services Bureau. Chief Paris graduated from the 224th class FBI National Academy and the Mo-torola University Six Sigma program. Chief Paris was an active member of the Executive Board of the Irving Police Athletic League, he was involved with the Irving Citizens on Patrol, the Irving Police First Offender Program and the Irving Citizens Police Academy. Chief Paris was active with the City of Copper Canyon’s advisory board. He is survived by his loving wife, Kim Paris, children, Ashley Buchanan and husband, Shawn of Argyle, TX., Paige Paris of Copper Canyon, TX. and Pvt. 1st Class Hayden Paris of Copper Canyon, TX., mother, Frances Paris of Lake Providence, LA, mother-in-law, Murel Pratt of Detroit, TX., brother, Andy Paris and wife, Caro-lyn of Dallas, TX., sister, Cathy Wise and husband, Billy of Lake Providence, LA., brother, Chuck Paris and wife, Becky of Forest, LA., sister, Mary Ellen Rollinson and husband, Hurbert of Oak Grove, LA., brother, Chris Paris and wife, Joy of Story, WY., brother, Michael Paris and wife, Diane of Houston, TX., brother, John Paris and wife, Jane of Vicksburg, MS., brother, Steve Paris and wife, Judy of Crawfordville, FL., sister-in-law, Pam Pratt of Detroit, TX., brother-in-law, Randy Pratt and wife, Annette of Sum-ner, TX., sisters-in-law, Becky McCoin and husband, Jimmy, Shelia Johnson and husband, Monte all of Detroit,TX., and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends for visitation on Thursday, September 08, 2011 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Calvary Church, 4401 N. Hwy. 161, Irving, TX. 75038. Funeral services were Friday, Sep-tember 09, 2011 at 2:00PM at Calvary Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Lake Providence. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to a memorial ac-count that has been set up at the Irving City Employees Federal Credit Union (ICEFCU). The account has been set up in the name of Sergeant Joseph Palomar (Family Liaison Officer). Checks should be made payable to the ICEFCU. Dona-tions to the account will be given to the Irving community programs Chief Paris was involved with.

Bonnie Lee RobinsBonnie Lee Robins of Irving passed

away September 6, 2011. He was born on July 3, 1933 in Whitewright, TX. He was plant manager at Bordens, Inc. for 27 years retiring in 1990 and was an Irving resident for 60 years. He is

survived by wife Thelma; daugh-ter Tricia Rob-ins; son, Ron and wife Shel-ley Robins all of Irving; grand-daughter Julie Robins; grand-

son Jeffery Robins and great-grandson Kailen Robins and numerous nieces and nephews including Jack Robbins and Guy Robbins of Irving.

The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Septem-ber 7th at the funeral home. Funeral ser-vices were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8th in Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment fol-lowed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.

Dorothy SavageDorothy Savage, 77, of Irving since

1962, died Saturday, Aug 27, 2011. Born Jan 24, 1934 in Paris, TX, survivors are children, Johnny, Tony & Cindy; fiancé Jerry. Visitation was Wednesday. Ser-vice was Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas.

Raymond “Pete” StoryRaymond “Pete” Story, age 89,

of Irving, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at a local care center. The youngest of nine children of one of Irving’s oldest

pioneer families, he lived in Irving on Story family land his entire life.

He gradu-ated from Irving High School in 1941 and later

served in the United States Navy. He married Patricia Ann Reynolds August 12, 1949.

He was a retired electrical and mechanical technician for Collins Ra-dio/Rockwell Industries, a member of

the Dallas County Pioneer Society, the Irving Heritage Society, Ham Radio Club, Irving Genealogy Society, and the Old Kit Cemetery Association.

Preceded in death by a son William Michael Story, in 2001 and by his wife Patricia Ann in 2008, he is survived by his daughter Sharon Kline and husband John; sons, Phillip Ray Story and wife Kelly and Mark Allen Story; seven grandchildren, Todd Story, Brandon Story, Lisa Parker, William Christopher Story, Mark Owen, Michael Story, and Christopher William Story; and six great grandchildren.

Viewing was Tuesday at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home.

A graveside funeral service was Wednesday, September 7 at Sowers Cemetery in Irving.

Doris Marie Youngblood Williams

Doris Marie Youngblood Williams, died Sept. 3, 2011. She was born Nov. 6, 1920 in Crowell, TX to Julian Peter and Freda (Swink) Youngblood. Graveside services were held Wed., Sept. 7, 2011 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Tuesday. Ar-rangements by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home.

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Knights recognize new officersThe Knights of Columbus Council 5243 of Irving installed new officers on Aug. 23. The new officers are from left to right: Bill Morris, Dist. Deputy, Javier Rodriguez, Chancellor, Tom Watters, Trustee, Jose Sanchez Deputy GK, Al Becerra Grand Knight, Al Torres. IG, Jim Landry Warden, Loren Hedrick Treasurer, Rene Rodriguez Financial Secretary, Joe Maldonado Advocate, Jessie Jaureguar recording Secretary, and Frank Horak Trustee. Not shown Tony Becerra.


Some significant accomplish-ments under Tommy’s leadership as City Manager includes:n Recipient of Texas Award for Performance Excellence - first city ever to win.n Lowest Crime Rate in City His-toryn Financial Transparency Gold Award - Texas Comptroller Leader-ship Circlen Continued AAA financial rat-ing for General Obligation Bonds (Moody’s)n City of Irving was named one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Dallas Business Journaln Leader and innovator in use of

renewable energy for construction of city facilities.n Recognized by the Texas State Legislature as a model city for ef-ficiency through the use of Lean Six Sigma.n President’s Circle Award - Keep America Beautifuln Platinum Fit-Friendly Employer Award - American Heart Associa-tionn Employer of the Year - Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA)

When Mr. Gonzalez was asked to take the podium, he reminded our guests that he wasn’t the only one responsible for the multiple

accomplishments - giving credit to the City of Irving staff. He also gave a positive and uplifting speech that will help kick off his 6th year as City Manager. Texas State Representa-tive Linda Harper-Brown also said a few words about the manager before presenting him with a Certificate of Gratitude and Congratulations shortly after.

Over 100 business professionals from Irving packed the NYLO Hotel for the Chamber’s Five Star Business Mixer. The event was in recognition of Tommy’s accomplishments for 5-years of service as Ir-ving’s City Manager. Irving City Council Leaders, State Representative Linda Harper-Brown, and Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne were all in attendance to congratulate the continuing manager for many significant accomplishments under his watch.

Jo Ann Goin, Board Chairwoman-Elect, started the event and thanked all of the Chamber Members and elected officials for attending the mixer. She introduced Marisol Lopez with NYLO Hotel who shared a brief message about some of the hotels amenities. Ms. Lopez mentioned that tours were available of the boutique hotel, which also offers meeting space from 10 to 400 people.

Robert Martinez, Chairman of the Board, presented Tommy with a copy of an article as a token of our appreciation for his continuing support of the Irving business community. The article was featured in Smart Business Magazine with a story about, “How thinking like a CEO helps City government create a thriving, business-friendly region.”

The Chamber’s 2011 Education Forum for Residential Realtors featured the Superinten-dents, Principals, Administrators, and Parents of Irving ISD and C-FB ISD who offered education advancements and answered hot topic Q&A for over 100 local residential real-tors wanting more tools to sell homes in Irving. The realtor community demanded more of these events and the Chamber’s Education Commit-tee responded, hosting the third of three targeted education forums over lunch on August 25th.

Sixty of Irving’s Residential Realtors, HR Relocators, and Education Stakeholders as speakers attended the third and final forum in the Chamber’s three-part summer series. The free forum took place at Glory House Cater-ing with various speakers presenting on the accomplishments and strong fundamentals of the district’s public school education. Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Superintendent, Irving ISD and Dr. Bobby Burns, Superintendent, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, were two of the keynote speakers for the luncheon.

Dr. Bedden is a high-energy educator with more than 18 years of experience in educational administration and leadership.

Described as a creative and effective leader, he has demonstrated skills in standards-based education, human resource management,

fiscal management, and school/community partnerships. He has worked in a variety of school districts serving student populations ranging from 3,500 to more than 200,000 in both urban and suburban environments, with fiscal responsibilities of $300,000 to over $450 million, as well as indirect supervision of ap-proximately 5,000 employees.

Dr. Burns began his career in the Garland Independent School District as a High School English teacher and athletics coach. After two years in Garland ISD, he taught and coached in the Richardson Independent School District for five years. Dr. Burns came to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District in 1988 as a High School English teacher and athletics coach. During his years in C-FB ISD, he has served as Assistant Principal at R.L. Turner High School, Principal at DeWitt Perry Middle School and Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Personnel.

Chairman of the Education Committee, David Park, moderated a Q&A session as both superintendents made their case for the two districts. A special thanks to the public school forum sponsors, including Irving ISD, Carroll-ton-Farmers Branch ISD Education Foundation, Home Warranty of America, Hexter-Fair Title Company, and Lighthouse Engineering.

“Provided in partnership with the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce.”

Leadership Irving Announces New Students for Class of 2012

The Chamber welcomed 30 new participants into its Leadership Irving-Las Colinas Class of 2012 this month. The class had an informative meet and greet hosted by the La Cima Club on Thursday, September 1, featuring speakers from HMS, La Cima, and program alumni who shared their past experiences with the new class. On Friday, September 2, the class met again for an action-packed day of adventure learning and teambuilding with Joe Hudson, Owner and President of The Learning E.D.G.E., who facilitated the all-day event.

The class, which represents numerous local private, public, and non-profit organizations, is one of the largest in program history. The Leadership Irving-Las Colinas Class of 2012 will continue to meet the first Friday of each month through April, 2012, when they will gradu-ate from the program. The class will focus on a different

area of community development and engagement at each session. “Community Involvement and Partnerships” will be the focus during the upcoming October, 2011 class.

A special thanks to HMS, the strategic source for innovative revenue recovery and cost containment solu-tions that benefit public healthcare, for sponsoring the September 2011 leadership class. For more information about HMS, please visit http://www.hms.com/.

The mission of Leadership Irving-Las Colinas is to identify, educate, and develop future leaders and to motivate these leaders for civic, charitable, and com-munity involvement. If you are interested or want to recommend a local business or community leader for the Class of 2013, please email Alysia Bell, Vice President of Workforce Development and Administration, at [email protected].

Leadership Irving-Las Colinas Class of 2012Aaron Hering, Allstate; Adrian Ramirez, University of Dallas; Amy Spizzirri, Beckman Coulter Inc.; Bradley Per-rier, City of Irving; Brittney Rogers, Irving Schools Foundation; Cara Mahan, HMS; Christopher Choate, Allstate; Dena Mercer, DART; Fred Points, BB&T; Ingra Conley, Microsoft Corporation; Irma Vega-Zadeh, Irving ISD; Joleen Bond-Livingston, HMS; Julia Miller, Irving ISD; Katiuska Herrador, Irving ISD; Kelly Horn, Irving ISD; Kyung Lee, HMS; LaTanya Cook, FritoLay; Lee Studt, Allstate; Linda Torres-Rangel, Irving ISD; Lourdes Spinola, Azteca-Omega Group & Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Maria Elena Coronado, Irving ISD; Mariposa Richarte, Retired; Melanie Magee, C-FB ISD; Nancy Walker, ACE Cash Express; Nawina Matshona, Creating & Managing Wealth LLC; Nicholas Robison, City of Irving; Nicole Cabrere, Strayer University; Paige Maher, TXU Energy; Rob-ert Funk, Aegis; Teri Petty, South MacArthur Church of Christ

Starting August 29th, CNN’s “Eye On” spends a week in Mongolia to take a close look at the country’s dramatic economic and cultural transformation. Sitting on enormous deposits of coal, uranium and other resources, Mongolia is set to boost its economy by tapping into its vast mineral wealth. Stan Grant visits Oyu Tolgoi, one the world’s largest undeveloped copper mines due to start production next year, to see if their re-

sources are a blessing rather than a curse.‘Eye on Mongolia’ also looks at

the spirit of Genghis Khan in Mongolia in the 21st century. After decades of his name being suppressed in Soviet Times, the Mongolian emperor, who built the world’s largest land empire in history, is now being flaunted across the nation with his face appearing from money notes and stamps, to candy bars and vodka.

The Mongolian leader has even in-

vaded the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The Irving Arts Center has hosted “Genghis Khan: The Exhibition” since June, welcoming hundreds of visi-tors who wish to see the great leader. The

conqueror, the myth, and the man are told through a stunning and highly interac-tive world-tour exhibition that features more than 200 artifacts including gold jewelry, weaponry, silk robes, currency,

tomb treasures, and much more. The event also includes hands-on activity stations and role-playing kiosks to create an educational and historical experience for visitors of all ages.

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Education Committee Hosts Forum for Realtors and HR Relocators featuring IISD & C-FB ISD

Five Star Business Mixer Salute to City Manager Tommy Gonzalez

By Brynne SissomThe Citizens Development Center (CDC)

seeks to provide the highest level of employ-ment possible for disabled Dallas County adults and achieves this through providing unique educational and training opportunities and placement with area businesses. The CDC is a licensed day-care center for adults. Those who work here are referred by other agencies.

Interim Executive Director David Pat-terson, whose granddaughter, Mia, has Down Syndrome, describes the daily activities of the non-profit Center.

“DART is wonderful to us. The ParaTransit buses pick up the adults daily and deliver them here,” Patterson said. “Some of the drivers will bring their charges into the building them-selves, pushing a wheel chair. Sometimes they develop quite a relationship.

“We have jobs here for about 160 adults,

and they’re putting together boxes for fulfill-ment of contracts, or they’re putting labels on plastic jugs and placing the jugs in containers, all facing the same way. Some of these jobs help the worker with simple awareness and a little counting. Everyone gets a paycheck, and the individuals like this very much. We try to make this work as close to normal as possible so it’s like being a contributing member of society. You could say we are one the best kept secrets around, but we have a waiting list for people who want to participate with us.” Patterson is a real estate agent in Irving, and will serve as executive director until the Center assesses its financial situation and is able to hire a new director.

The CDC began in 1951 as the Children’s Development Center, as at the time there was no schooling for disabled or Down Syndrome children. Once the education systems were

mandated to supply education for special needs children in the 1970’s, the Center evolved into serving adults. The CDC is funded by the state through the Department of Assisted Rehabili-tation Services (DARS) and the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).

The CDC contracts with Rusco Packaging, Crown Packaging, and Summit Container Cor-poration for their assembly work. The disabled adult workers are seated comfortably around tables in a spacious warehouse-like room and are paid per piece assembled. There is chatter between supervisors and workers, and it is obvious the workers take pride in their jobs.

Irving resident Astra, who likes to be called Star, has been working at the CDC “For a long, long time.” She likes the parties the CDC throws from time to time, bringing her lunch, and “…has gotten better and better at her job over time.” She uses the services of DART’s Para-

Transit and graduated from Irving High School special education courses in 2002.

Alexandra and Paul are also Irving resi-dents. Paul, who is 18, graduated from MacAr-thur High School special education courses in 2011, and likes building the boxes. Alexandra, who has Down Syndrome, enjoys her cheer-leading squad with the Notre Dame Wildcats and is also well-versed in sign language.

Mike Doocy, week night sports announcer for Fox 4 in Dallas, with his wife Ruth, will again co-chair the annual Doocy Dash for Dignity benefit for the CDC.

They have been supporters of the CDC for 18 years and will emcee the event at Las Colinas’s Waterway Towers on Sep.24. This 5K fun run celebrates the abilities of the disabled and raises funds for services. To register for the run, visit www.secure.getmeregistered.com/DoocyDash .

Special needs adults find work and dignity at center


• It was Hungarian psy-chiatrist Thomas Stephen Szasz who made the follow-ing sage observation: “If you talk to God, you are praying. If God talks to you, you have schizophrenia.”

• The world’s most popu-lar fruit is the banana. In the United States, people consume more bananas than apples and oranges put together.

• Thomas Jefferson was an inventor as well as a states-

man, but he refused to take out patents on any of his ideas. He believed that inventions should benefit all of humanity, not just himself.

• According to those who study such things, the aver-age American believes the ideal age -- that is, the best year of his or her life -- is 32. And when 30-somethings are asked when old age begins, the majority of men say it’s in the late 60s, while more women believe old age begins in the 70s.

• That iconic symbol of the Old West, the Pony Ex-press, was based on the mail system used throughout the

Mongol Empire in the 13th century. However, the Mongol riders often covered 125 miles in a single day, which was faster than the best record held by a Pony Express rider.

• In Nazi Germany, it was illegal to name a horse “Adolph.”

• Unless you’re from Cen-tral Florida, you’ve probably never heard of the small town of Ocoee. So you might be surprised to learn that during World War II, Ocoee earned the distinction of sending more men, per capita, to serve in the military than any other town in the United States.

1. GEOGRAPHY: Most of the Sierra Madre mountains are located in what country? 2. MATH: What term is used to describe an irrational number such as pi? 3. HISTORY: Before the start of the Civil War, in what city was the Confederacy’s provisional constitution ad-

opted? 4. ART: What was artist Picasso’s first name? 5. TELEVISION: What was the Bionic Woman’s name? 6. OPERA: Who com-posed the opera “The Magic Flute”? 7. SCIENCE: What is the most abundant element in the known universe? 8. LANGUAGE: What does the acronym GOP stand for? 9. LITERATURE: Who wrote the book “The Naked

and the Dead”? 10. MUSIC: What does the musical term “allegro” mean?

Answers1. Mexico2. Transcendental3. Montgomery, Ala.4. Pablo5. Jaime Sommers6. Mozart7. Hydrogen8. Grand Old Party9. Norman Mailer10. Lively and fast

• On Sept. 22, 1598, Eng-lish playwright Ben Jonson is indicted for manslaugh-ter after a duel. He was very nearly hanged, but his abil-ity to read and write saved him. He claimed “benefit of clergy,” which allowed him to be sentenced by the lenient ecclesiastical courts. Jonson was as famous in his time as Shakespeare.

• On Sept. 21, 1866, H.G. Wells, pioneer of science fic-tion, is born in Bromley, Eng-land. In 1895, he published his classic novel “The Time Ma-chine,” about a man who jour-

neys to the future. The book was a success, as was “The War of the Worlds” (1898).

• On Sept. 20, 1881, Ches-ter Arthur becomes third pres-ident to serve in one year. The year began with Rutherford B. Hayes in office. Hayes served out his term and turned over the reins to James A. Garfield. Four months later, Garfield was shot by an assassin but did not die until Sept. 19. Vice President Arthur was then sworn in as president.

• On Sept. 24, 1890, faced with the eminent destruction of their church and way of life, Mormon leaders reluctantly issue the “Mormon Manifesto” in which they command all Latter-day Saints to uphold the laws of the nation and abandon polygamy.

• On Sept. 23, 1944, Presi-dent Franklin D. Roosevelt is forced to defend his dog’s honor and his own reputation. Critics had circulated a story claiming that Roosevelt had accidentally left Fala behind while visiting the Aleutian Is-lands earlier that year. They ac-cused the president of sending a Navy destroyer, at taxpayer expense of up to $20 million, to go back and pick up the dog.

• On Sept. 25, 1981, San-dra Day O’Connor becomes the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice in history when she is sworn in by Chief Justice Warren Burger. After graduat-ing from Stanford law school in the early 1950s, no law firm in California would hire her because she was a woman.

Organizations are required to re-submit their infor-mation on a monthly basis to insure that the Irving Rambler will have accurate information. Listings are limited to the Organization’s name, meeting location and time. If an organization wishes to have more information than the free listing offers, we will continue to offer other advertising opportunities.

CLUBS

FUN & GAMES

American Legion Post #218

3rd Thursday at 6 pm1425 W. Pioneer Dr. #204Ron Gorden 972-588-8844

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 7:00pmCommunity Christian Church

2301 Texas Drive

Greater Irving Republicans

Meets 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

New Panda CafeWest Hwy 183 service rd.

Irving Garden & Arts2nd Thursday, 10am

Irving Garden & Arts Building906 S. Senter 214.435.9876

Irving Noonday LionsWednesdays Ph 972-409-9940

New Panda Cafe @ 11:30 Hwy 183 At Story, Irving

Irving Noonday Lions2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday at Noon

New Panda CaféWest Hwy 183 at Story

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.

THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF IRVING

1st 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

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.

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“To Forgive”

Living Word Global Church1917 Rindie St., Irving, 75060 972-259-2181

Sunday10:30am Wed7:00 pm

Oak Haven United Methodist Church1600 N. Irving Heights 75061

972.438.1431 www.oakhavenumc.org

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m

Woodhaven Presbyterian Church3650 North O’Connor Road, Irving, Texas 75062

www.woodhavenpres.org, 972.541.0747 Rev. Diane Baldwin

Sunday School 9:00 a.m; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.Preschool & Parents Day Out —Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

uNITED METHODIST

BIBLE CHuRCH

Belt Line Road Church of Christ1202 N. Belt Line Rd. Irving, TX 75061

1st Century Christianity in the 21st CenturySunday 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

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 Sanctuary6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

PRESBYTERIAN uSA

WORSHIP

Unity Church of Irving210 Virginia St. (just south of Pioneer off O’Connor)

Irving, Texas 75061972-253-5083

Sunday Services: Adult class 9:30-10:30 11:00 Service: “Parable of the Sower,” Rev. Frank Pounders

Sunday morning 9:30 class: Ernest Holmes, “This Thing Called You.”

Thurdsay, Sept. 15, 6:30-7:30Rev. Margaret Pounders class on Rev. Dr. Thomas Shepherd’s

“Good Questions”All are welcome!

Sunday9 a.m. Class: The Family in Christian Life

10 a.m. Worship: The Basis for The Christian Life6 p.m. Worship: The Christian Life — Past

Monday, 7:30 p.m.: The Christian Life — PresentTuesday, 7:30 p.m.: The Christian Life — Future

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.: The Work of the Christian Life

Belt Line Road Church of Christ1202 N. Belt Line Road, Irving

972-790-8606 Fax: 972-790-3897www.beltlinechurch.com

We invite you to attend our Gospel Meeting

We invite you to attend our Gospel Meeting

Hear Brother Jeff Jenkins of the

Lewisville Church of Christ speak the truth in love.These lessons will make a difference in your life.

Plan to attend with your family.

September 18-21September 18-21

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Randy Lemerand, general man-ager for Spirit Grille, is also a family man, enjoys fishing on the ocean, golf and redesigning the landscape around his home. Although he’s fol-lowed a natural progression in his career in the restaurant business,

Randy Lemer-and had plenty to learn as a waiter and bartender.

“I got my first job through my mother who was working at the Blackeye Pea when it was open. I was 16. I graduated to bar-tender at Spirit Grille and did

that for seven years, and I’ve been Spirit Grille’s general manager for five years,” said Lemerand, who with his wife Meredith, is expecting their first child, a son, in a few weeks.

“I had no intention of staying at Spirit Grille so long, but I was treated well and enjoyed the company of owners and patrons alike. We have a real sense of community here that matters to me. I’m on a first name basis with ninety percent of my cus-tomers. I’ve known some for 13 years. I’ve even been on vacation and gone to weddings with them,” he said.

Socorro Labrada, who works

with Lemerand as a waitress and bartender, says working for him is awesome.

“He understands family priori-ties if I call in with a sick child or need to be late. He’d rather come to work for me than see me leave my sick child. He’s a real human being with heart. He cares for us like family and treats us like family,” Labrada said. “He makes us do the right thing with customers too.”

Lemerand, who graduated from MacArthur High School in 1995 and attended North Lake for two years, had learned the routines of running a restaurant as far as bartending and waiting tables went, but becoming general manager presented some challenges he didn’t see ahead of time.

“I was at home, and it was one-thirty in the morning. I got a call that we were full, and the power had gone off. I had to dress and get to the restaurant quickly. It turned out to be some sort of prank somebody played on us when they turn off the main power disconnect. I knew nothing about electrical things, but figured out in ten or twenty minutes what was wrong and fixed it. Everything was fine with no loss of sales,” Le-merand said.

“What I’ve discovered as GM is how to run the business-end of things. I’ve learned to negotiate contracts with vendors, and I have

come to enjoy troubleshooting dif-ferent problems on the fly. There’s a difference between bartending and running a business.”

Lemerand has been sticking close to home lately fixing up the landscape while he and his wife pre-pare for their son’s arrival.

“We’re really, really excited about our son’s arrival. We’ve fin-ished his nursery in a forest theme. I didn’t know my wife when she was a little girl, so I look forward to seeing a little of her young self coming out in my baby son. I loved my parents, and look forward to giving love to my son.

“As for the house, when we bought our place it was in rough shape as far as the landscape went. We took out some trees and changed things around. We’re shooting for Yard of Month, but we aren’t close to that yet,” he chuckled.

“For vacations my wife and I like any place with sun and ocean. It’s pretty simple with us. We like to deep sea fish too. Although I wasn’t there, my wife once caught a 351 pound marlin in Hawaii. It was quite the experience for her. We like Mexico too. Anything coastal.”

As for golf, he enjoys playing it and watching it, but claims he’s not that good at it.

“I get out with my friends. It’s a good escape to be in a huge park. Despite not being good at it, I really

enjoy it,” he said.Asked what he’d like to do next,

Lemerand wanted to see Irving ex-pand and develop the canal area with some sort of commercial centerpiece so he could possibly open his own restaurant, or move Spirit Grille to a location with outside seating. Either option would be a natural next step for him.

“I’d like to see Irving become more of a destination. Like the San Antonio Riverwalk, I’d like to see

the canal area developed. I think a House of Blues-types venue would be good there, with a major restaurant. These would attract foot traffic and give other people the confidence and faith to open businesses along the way. Maybe add a parking garage too.

“I enjoy making people happy, enjoy customer feedback and enjoy the freedom to make changes to the menu on the spot. In a corporation, you can’t do that understandably, but here I can,” he said.

Fresh off the heels of collect-ing hospitality excellence awards from Successful Meetings magazine and Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine, the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) adds the Gold Service Award from Meetings & Conventions magazine to its list of hospitality honors for the 19th consecutive year.

Dedication to quality service is key to maintaining customers, as well as winning M&C’s Gold Service Award. This award honors Conven-tion & Visitors Bureaus that have excelled in professionalism and dedication in their service to meeting professionals.

This year, the readers of M&C awarded 91 domestic and 16 interna-tional CVBs and tourism boards with the Gold Service Award distinction. Relying on their extensive industry experience in both corporate and association markets, M&C’s read-ers made selections based on key criteria including: professionalism of staff; support on hotels and site inspections; assistance with ground transportation planning; guidance on local attractions; and liaison with local vendors and services.

“To continually provide quality service to clients sets these superior bureaus apart. All our Gold Service winning CVBs know the value of cre-ating a lasting impression can never be understated,” said Kirk Lewis, publisher of Meetings & Conventions.

“The 2011 Gold Service winners continually excel in many valuable

areas of service, impressing not only their clients but also the demanding readers of M&C.

“Our entire staff joins M&C’s readers in honoring these outstand-ing CVBs and tourist boards who continue to focus on effective work-ing partnerships with meeting pro-fessionals.”

Winners will be featured in Meetings & Conventions’ Gold Awards issue published this No-vember.

“It’s gratifying to be recognized by meeting professionals and deci-sion makers for the consistent cus-tomer services provided by the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau,” said Maura Allen Gast, ICVB execu-tive director.

“It’s especially rewarding to earn these designations in a year when we’ve added a new element to our convention and visitor offerings, with the opening of the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. We promise all our customers a high, ‘customer-ized’ level of service; these award recognitions are a great indication

that we are fulfilling our promises year after year.”

Source: City of Irving

To Advertise: [email protected] or 817-454-4050.

To Advertise: [email protected] or 817-454-4050.

September 11 Brunch10% of proceeds go to

Irving Police and Fire Blue Christmas fund.

10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

109 S. MAIN STREET, IN DOWNTOWN IRVING

GLORY HOUSEcatering receptions bistro

Join us to honor Irving’s Heroes!

Featuring a mixture of breakfast and lunch items and carving station.

Drinks & dessert additional.

$9.95 per person

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$6.95 Hot Buffet$5.95 Soup/Salad Bar

$7.95 Both

Reserve your table now! Reservations recommended for large parties.

Walk-ins welcome!

Visit us for lunch in the Bistro

Mon-Fri 11AM - 2PM

Menu changes daily 972-259-1123 www.gloryhousecatering.com

Heritage District

Take advantage of special advertising rates for businesses in Irving’s Heritage District! Contact [email protected] or 817-454-4050.

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We have Homecoming

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Manager would like to see city become a destination

BRYNNESISSOM

IRVING SILHOUETTES

Convention and Visitors Bureau receives third award

“All our Gold Service winning CVBs know the value of creating a lasting impression can never be understated

— Kirk Lewispublisher of

Meetings & Conventions

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