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Volunteers from
Frito-Lay and
PepsiCo help
stock the Irving
Cares food pantry
during PepsiCo
United Way Day
of Caring.
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Dallas County voters
cast their ballots
By Amanda Casanova
More than 710,000 ballots were
cast in Dallas County for the 2012
elections, according to the Dallas
County elections administrator.
In the presidential election,
Republican Mitt Romney received
about 294,000 votes in Dallas County
and President Barack Obama, who
won re-election, pulled in more than
400,000 Dallas County votes.
In local elections, county voters
chose Democrat Paul Sadler over
Republican Ted Cruz, but Cruz still
captured the win for the U.S. Senate
seat in Texas.
State Representative Linda
Harper-Brown secured another
term, thanking voters for supporting
the Republican candidate. HarperBrown narrowly defeated the challenger by earning 21,600 votes and
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while opponent Rosemary Robbins
received 20,820 votes.
“While this isn’t my first election, I am still deeply humbled and
enormously thankful for the confidence you have in my desire to fight
hard for North Texas’ conservative
values,” Harper-Brown said. “We will
bring jobs up here. We will continue
our efforts to better the education
system. We will prosper.”
Dallas County voters chose Republican Bennett Ratliff over Mary
Clare Fabishak for the state representative seat in Irving’s District 115.
For Irving’s district senators,
voters cast the majority of their
ballots for Republican Ken Paxton,
Democrat Pete Martinez and Republican Royce West.
For Irving congressmen, RepubSee ELECTION, Page 5
High Tea held to honor
women’s service to Irving
Elvis tribute artist ignites the crowd
as firefighters honored at black-tie gala
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in Irving. I think we have the best firefighters in
the nation. They are so dedicated and caring. They
have great family members, are very involved in the
community and take care of us all, and I’m so glad
they do.”
Assistant Fire Chief Rusty Wilson said the event
is a great thing for the firefighters.
“This event helps the children of the firefighters,” Wilson said. “It’s just a great cause and a great
partnership between the fire department and the
community. There are a lot of fun things going on,
See FIREFIGHTERS, Page 10
exceptional ladies again this year.
“The three ladies that we are
about to recognize have collectively
been involved in over 30 different
committees here in Irving.”
Each of the women received a
Resolution from the State of Texas.
Kitty Baker
Ms. Baker worked as an on-air
host and producer for radio stations
in Vermont, New York, and Mississippi before settling in Irving around
1970.
After retiring, she began to
devote herself to volunteer work.
She founded the Irving Senior Arts
Program (ISAP) in 1995. The group
organizes outings for senior citizens
so that they may more easily enjoy
plays, concerts and dance recitals
throughout the Dallas area. The
program secures about 3,500, mostly
complimentary, tickets to live perSee WOMEN, Page 7
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By Sissy Courtney
Las Vegas was in the air as the sultry voice of
Elvis, tribute artist David Allen, set the crowd ablaze
at the seventh annual Irving Firefighters Ball and
Casino Night at the Four Seasons on Nov. 3. Supporters praised the Irving Fire Department and presented awards and recognition to firefighters. Young
recipients of Irving Fire Foundation’s scholarships
were also recognized.
“Tonight is a wonderful event, but our firefighters are true heroes,” said State Representative
Linda Harper-Brown. “They do so much for us here
By Sissy Courtney
With fascinators on their heads,
Irving women met to honor three
fascinating Irving residents named
Exemplary Women of Irving at a
High Tea hosted by State Representative Linda Harper-Brown Nov. 4,
at the Omni Mandalay. Kitty Baker,
Mary Oberlin and Gene Olafsen
were recognized for their “dedicated
and committed service to the Irving
Community.”
“I have always credited Irving
for the wonderful city it is because
of the people who live in it and the
active role they take in our city,”
Harper-Brown said. “This is a great
opportunity to recognize just a few,
and that is the difficult part. Each and
every one of you has contributed so
much to our city that choosing just a
few ladies each year has become very
hard, but we always manage to accomplish it, and I think we have three
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The 14th annual ‘Deliver Dallas’
event brought hundreds of volunteers
from Citi’s Irving facility together
with thousands of housebound
seniors across Dallas County. The
result: an abundance of fellowship
and food.
“This is an extraordinary event,”
co-chair Cindy Denbow told her
fellow-employees as they rallied in
preparation for the delivery Nov. 2.
“We had over 900 volunteers sign up.
The clients of Visiting Nurse Association will be so grateful for the meals
you deliver today.”
“It’s a fight against senior hunger,” said Betsy Cox, Volunteer Coordinator for VNA. “There are still
people on waiting lists to get meals
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Event stocks pantry at Irving Cares
WATSON
67th ANNIVERSARY
Lavillas (Bibbles) & Joe Watson
are celebrating 67 years of marriage.
They married on Saturday, November 10, 1945, at the Church of Christ
at Delaware and Irving Boulevard
led by Reverend Carl Spain. They are
proud of their two sons Jackie and
Bobbie Watson. Jackie and his wife
Sharon have two daughters, Shelley
and Kelley. Shelley Watson has one
daughter, Angelica and Kelley and
Richard Sizemore have two sons,
Austin and Adam. Lavillas retired
from Eastman Kodak after 33 years
on February 1, 1984. Mr. and Mrs.
Watson are enjoying their time together even more now that Joe has
retired after owning Watson’s Radiator for 67 years!
Conrad/ KeaHey
wedding
Bob and Adelina Conrad from
Gun Barrel City, Texas would like
to announce the upcoming wedding
of their daughter, Krystal Conrad
to Derek Keahey, 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 Casanova
Teddie Story, executive director
for Irving Cares, leaned over a calculator on Nov. 2, totaling the weight of
a food donation from Frito-Lay and
PepsiCo given on the PepsiCo United
Way Day of Caring.
Behind her, volunteers from
Frito-Lay and PepsiCo scrambled
to sort the canned goods and pastas
into their places at the Irving Cares
building.
“Four thousand, three hundred
and eighty eight pounds,” Story said
to applause. The donation will feed
about 52 families for a week.
“Thank you guys so much,” she
said. “On average, we feed about 700
families a month. This summer we
saw an increase in need, and we’re going into the holidays now. We’re hoping that the holidays are good to us.”
Irving Cares provides financial
assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, or prescriptions; an employment
services program; transportation to
medical appointments, but the bulk
of its work is the food pantry.
“On average, we have about
160,000 pounds in stock,” Story said.
“We feed about 72,000 pounds of
food a month to families.”
It’s that effort that United Way
likes to support, according to Dana
Vilardi, senior director of volunteer
engagement for United Way.
“We look at where the organization is using the money and how it
aligns with United Way goals of education, income, and health,” Vilardi
said. “On a day like this, volunteers
get the chance to see their money and
their donations at work.”
The Frito-Lay truck that delivered the canned and bagged items
was one of many spread throughout
the Metroplex as part of the PepsiCo
United Way third annual Day of Caring. In all, about 1,200 Frito-Lay and
PepsiCo employees from the Dallas/
Fort Worth area volunteered.
“The PepsiCo United Way Day
of Caring is a great opportunity for
our associates to get out and volunteer in the community,” said Ralph
Goedderz, chairman of PepsiCo
United Way Day of Caring. “The
wide range of projects and volunteer
opportunities with this year’s effort
allows our associates to truly make
an impact and experience firsthand
life-changing connections with the
clients who benefit from the United
Way’s services.”
Over the last 10 years, Frito-Lay
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and other DFW-based PepsiCo associates have raised more than $26
million in United Way programs.
Irving Cares food bank, 440
South Nursery Rd., accepts donations Monday-Friday, from 9:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule a donation
pickup, call 972-721-9181, ext. 209.
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Charles T Ewing, an Irving resident for 45 years, and his daughter,
Deborah Holland, celebrate his 90th
birthday on Nov. 6. Ewing served in
WWII and the Korean War. He was
a Sergeant in the Air Corp. As a plane
mechanic, he flew all over the world
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
n November 10 from 8 a.m. to Noon
Coppell Farmers Market
Music at Farmers Market, 793 S. Coppell Road. The market accepts food
stamps via the Lone Star EBT card.
Purchase wooden market tokens at
the picnic table near the coffee. Assistance League of Coppell sells their
cookbooks and Wagon Wheel Park
ornaments; also accepting donations
of new children’s books for CCA
Christmas Toy Store.
n November 10 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Nature Bicycling
Take a guided bike tour of Campión
Trail and stop at some of the featured
habitats, including wetlands, prairie
and riparian forest. Guide will help
spot wildlife from the trails and point
out how the habitat of Campión
changes from north to south. Helmets
and registration are required. Space
is limited. Location will be provided
upon registration.
Heritage Craft Bazaar
The Heritage Senior Center at 200 S.
Jefferson Irving, TX 75060 will have
their craft fair. Don’t miss the last
chance to come out and buy handmade gifts for the holidays. For more
information call 972-721-2496.
n November 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Coppell Senior/Community Center
Craft Fair
The Coppell Senior and Community
Center at Grapevine Springs, 345 W.
Bethel Road, will host the annual Craft
Fair. A limited number of booths are
still available for individuals 55 years
of age and older who want to sell their
handmade crafts. To reserve your
booth space, or for more information
more about this program call 972462-5136.
n November 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Unite for Troops Drive
The City of Irving is supporting a
Unite for Troops event at Porter’s
Army Navy Store, 600 E. Irving Blvd.
Items needed for military personnel
care packages include non-breakable
holiday ornaments, cold medicine,
lip balm, eye drops, beef jerky, black
beanie caps, disposable razors, ear
plugs, playing cards, socks, T-shirts
and travel pillows. Cash donations
also will be accepted. The free event
will feature food, games and music.
Call 214-629-5330 for information.
n November 10, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
3 R’s of Recycling Class
Coppell Community Garden will offer
a 3 R’s of Recycling class on Saturday
at the William T. Cozby Library, located at 177 N. Heartz Rd. Teaching
you the in’s and out’s of recycling and
recyclable materials. Come to this
class to learn the many important reasons to recycle, what can be recycled
and where, where to recycle unusual
items, and what can be reused. Also,
you will learn about the entire recycling process, from curbside pick-up
to the end result of a new product. This
class is free and open to the public.
n November 10 at 8 p.m.
Tango on Fire performance
The Irving Symphony Orchestra and
Hector Guzman, conductor, continues its 50th Anniversary Season with
Tango On Fire, the exciting music of
Argentina, at the Irving Arts Center.
For season tickets or single tickets,
please call the Irving Arts Center
Ticket Office at 972-252-2787. For
more information, contact Marguerite
Korkmas, ISO President, at 972-8318818.
n November 10, 15 & 16 at 8 p.m.
Rough Crossing by Tom Stoppard
ICT MainStage sails into their new
season when 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. Tom Stoppard’s playful “punny”
wit, lots of showbiz spectacle, and a
little seasickness! Located at the Dupree Theater, Irving Arts Center, 3333
N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75062.
To Buy Tickets, call Irving Arts Center
Box Office, 972-252-2787 or for more
information, call 972-594-6104 .
n November 11 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Latte Da Dairy Open House
Meet the goats, learn about cheese
making, buy raw goat milk and cheese
and shop the mini-market at 1304
Bridle Bit Road Flower Mound, TX
75022, 817-490-5004. See where
we milk and make cheese; - pet baby
goats. During our open house we have
a ‘mini-market’ where you can buy
locally produced items. Baked goods
& jams - Hand-made tamales- Farm
fresh eggs - Goat milk soaps- Vegetable seedlings grown chemical free
and ready to transplant goat cheese
and raw goat milk. Also have “scoop
your own” NANNY BERRY organic
compost, $5 a barrel (you provide the
barrel/trashcan with a TIGHT lid).
Veterans Day Program at Dallas-Fort
Worth National Cemetery
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) and Texas National Cemetery
Foundation (TNCF) invite the public
to attend a Veterans Day ceremony
at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Colonel Keith Knudson, Commander 419th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB,
Utah, will give keynote remarks. The
ceremony will also feature a fly over by
the USAFR 917th Fighter Group/47th
Fighter Squadron, Barksdale AFB,
La. and a cannon salute rendered
by Second Battalion, 14th Marines.
Other program highlights include the
Mountain View College Community
Band and Dallas Police Department
Choir who will perform patriotic musical renditions during the program.
Parking: Please arrive early and bring
a chair. Parking will be directed once
on cemetery grounds. The Dallas-Fort
Worth National Cemetery (Assembly
Area) is located at 2000 Mountain
Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211.
Silvertones Salute Veteran’s Day
The Irving Silvertones will present its
annual Patriotic Veterans Day Concert
Sunday at Oak View Baptist Church,
1004 S. Story. The concert’s purpose
is to recognize and honor all veterans
and present military personnel. The
concert will feature a variety of patriotic music from George M. Cohan’s
“You’re a Grand Old Flag”, military
service songs to “God Bless America.”
The audience will share in the concert
by singing and waving hundreds of
U.S. flags courtesy of Nell Ann Hunt’s
“Flag Caper.” The Irving Silvertones
invite everyone to come and celebrate
America by thanking and honoring
those who have and are presently
guarding the Gates of Freedom for
America. This concert is free and for
more information call Woody Schober
at 972-790-4101.
n November 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Celebration of the birth of Baha’u’llah
The Baha’i Community of Irving
would like to invite the public to
celebrate the anniversary of the birth
of Baha’u’llah, the prophet founder
of the Baha’i Faith. The celebration
will be on Sunday at the Garden and
Arts Building, 906 S. Senter. We will
be serving a free international dinner. The event is free and open to the
public. We don’t accept nor expect
any money or donation from anyone.
For more information, please call: Dr.
Naser Zonozy 972-719-9696.
n November 12-15 from 4:30 to 9:30
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● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases
Divorce / Annulment
● Child Support / Paternity
● Custody Modification
● Restraining Order
● Protective Order
● Name Change / Adoption
● Domestic Violence
Women’s Defense Class
Registration is now open to the City
of Irving employees and their family
members for the Irving Police Athletic
League’s four-day rape aggression
defense class for women, ages 13
years and older, at the Fire and Police Training Academy, 2603 Esters
Road. At the training, participants will
practice realistic self-defense tactics
and techniques. Each participant
must provide a $20 donation for kids’
programs, sign waivers and attend all
four sessions. For more information,
visit www.irvingpal.org and choose
“Community Outreach,” or call Officer
Jill Smith at 972-721-2544.
n November 12, 13 & 15, 6-8 p.m.
Basketball Evaluations & Cheerleading
Orientation
For Irving Upward to be held for 1st
- 6th grade Plymouth Park Baptist
Church. For questions, please contact
either church office at 972-253-1171 or
972-986-7729.
n November 12 at 6:30 p.m.
City of Irving Town Hall Meeting
There will be a Town Hall Meeting at
Ranchview High School, 8401 Valley
Ranch Parkway East for residents and
businesses. Those who cannot attend
the meeting in person will have the
option to listen and ask questions
by calling the toll-free number, 855269-4484. For more information, call
972-721-2521.
n November 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Documentary screening: Finding Kind
Coppell High School offers a free
screening of the documentary film
Finding Kind in the CHS auditorium.
Filmmakers Lauren Parsekian and
Molly Thompson, who met while in
school at Pepperdine University, set
out in a cross country journey of discovery and education. Interviewing
women and girls along the way about
their lives and experiences, the pair
found, among all of the unique personal stories, some universal truths
about growing up as girls. In addition
to the girls and women who share
their personal experiences about girl
on girl bullying with the filmmakers,
Parsekian and Thompson include
interviews with respected experts and
authors in the fields of psychology,
education, and the interrelationships
of women and girls.
n November 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Coppell ISD discussion
Coppell ISD presents The Discussion
(Brown Bag Lunch) in the Coppell
High School Lecture Hall. A panel will
discuss 1) Superintendent’s Report
about the High Performance School’s
Consortium; 2) Board of Trustees
involvement in the North Texas Regional Consortium and lobbying the
Legislator; and 3) Grass Roots efforts
from the community. Bring your
lunch and join the discussion. Park
behind CHS Tennis Courts (by the
stadium). A shuttle service will drop
visitors off by the Lecture Hall doors.
An evening session is offered at 7 pm
Wed., Nov. 14 in the CHS Lecture Hall.
n November 15 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Meals on Wheels Volunteer training
The Visiting Nurse Association needs
volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels
once a month in Irving. Meals on
Wheels volunteer training will take
place at the Visiting Nurse Association’s headquarters, 1440 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. Volunteer
training is also available by appointment. Call 214-689-2210.
n November 15 from Noon to 1 p.m.
Bereavement Luncheon
Barbara Petsel, a licensed professional
counselor and registered nurse, will
be the featured speaker and hosted
by the Visiting Nurse Association.
Ms. Petsel will speak on “Grief and
the Holidays.” The luncheon is at the
Church of the Incarnation on 3966
McKinney Avenue in Dallas. There
is no cost to attend the luncheon, but
reservations are requested and can be
made through November 13 by calling
214-689-2633. VNA’s bereavement
luncheons offer supportive company
to individuals who have suffered the
loss of a loved one.
n November 15 & 16 at 7 p.m.
“Light up the World” choir performance
Join the Coppell High School Choir
for VIVACE! DESSERT SHOW, “Light
Up the World,” at Coppell High School
Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the
door for $5 for students and senior
citizens and $10 for adults. Come
enjoy a great show and free desserts.
n November 16 deadline by 5 p.m.
Holiday Parade Applications for City
of Coppell
The City of Coppell invites you to join
the annual Spirit of Coppell Lighted
Holiday Parade. Gather your organization, business, family and friends to
register your parade entry. There is no
charge. All organizations must have a
representative at the mandatory parade meeting on Nov. 26. Every entry
must have a minimum of 200 lights!
Parade entry forms are now available
on the city’s website or call 972-4625100 to obtain a copy.
Medical Equipment
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n November 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Making Your Own Alternative Household Cleaners
4 Wheel Walker
● Wheel Chairs
● Lift Chair
● Crutches
● Canes
Big State Drug
100 E. Irving Blvd.
Irving TX 75060
Join in learning the many benefits of
making green cleaners at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road.
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n November 13,11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Coppell Chamber Leads Group
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The Coppell Chamber Leads Group
encourages business growth among
members by referrals and participation. They will meet at Maurizio’s,
110 W. Sandy Lake Road, Ste. 112.
People like to do business with people
they know. Bring your business cards
when you come to the meetings and
be an active participant! Visitors are
welcome and encouraged.
Twilight Saga:
Breaking Dawn Part 2
November 15th at 10pm
Advance tickets on sale now
Bereavement workshop for coping with
the Holidays
The Visiting Nurse Association will be
conducting a free workshop on how to
cope during the holidays while grieving the loss of a loved one. “Healing
Through the Holidays” will offer strategies and support for individuals who
are adjusting to the death of a family
member or friend. Topics will include
Remembering Your Loved One During the Holiday Season, Suggestions
and Strategies for Coping, and What
to Change and What to Keep the
Same. This event will be held at the
Visiting Nurse Association’s offices on
1440 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas.
There is no cost to attend the workshop, but reservations are requested
and can be made by calling Sue Rafferty, hospice bereavement coordinator
with the Visiting Nurse Association,
at 214-689-2922.
Students will be given a hands-on opportunity to learn how to mix household cleaners using items normally
found around the kitchen such as
vinegar, cooking oils, and baking soda.
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November 10, 2012
THE RAMBLER
‘Handsome Guy’
bank robber
sentenced
to 35 years
Steven Ray Milam, 45, of Richardson, TX, was sentenced Oct. 29 by
U.S. District Judge Sam A. Lindsay to
35 years in federal prison for committing 11 bank robberies, including
six armed bank robberies, in Texas
during 2011.
Milam was given the moniker
“Handsome Guy Bandit” by the FBI
because of the latex mask he wore
when committing the robberies.
Specifically, Milam pleaded guilty to
one count of brandishing a firearm
during or in relation to a crime of
violence and one count of using,
carrying and brandishing a firearm
during or in relation to a crime of
violence in connection the string of
bank robberies he committed from
April 2011 through December 2011.
According to plea documents
filed in the case, Milam admitted
robbing the following banks:
April 19, 2011 BBVA Compass
Bank, 14852 Preston Road, Dallas
May 2, 2011 Bank of America,
7300 North MacArthur Blvd., Irving
May 13, 2011 Wells Fargo Bank,
17088 Preston Road, Dallas
May 17, 2011 First National
Bank, 1300 Preston Road, Plano
June 11, 2011 American National
Bank, 1101 E. Plano Parkway, Plano
July 14, 2011 First Community Bank, 1755 North Collins Road,
Richardson
Aug. 30, 2011 Patriot Bank, 9545
Katy Freeway, Hedwig Village
Sep. 12, 2011 Wells Fargo Bank,
5219 Richman Avenue, Houston
Sep. 29, 2011 Prosperity Bank,
5919 Forrest Lane, Dallas
Nov. 22, 2011 BB&T Bank, 11800
Preston Road, Dallas
Dec. 31, 2011 BBVA Compass
Bank, 1401 Campbell Road, Richardson
During the last bank robbery,
Milam entered the bank wearing a
mask, black frame glasses, a blue
warm-up suit, a white ball cap, latex
gloves and holding a clear bag and
carrying a black semi-automatic
handgun. He approached the teller,
displayed the gun and demanded
money. He then forced the employees
and customers into the vault at gunpoint and told the bank manager to
empty the teller drawers, stating, “No
dye packs or trackers. I’ll kill you if
you put them in the bag.” Milam then
forced the employees and customers
into the bathroom, told them to count
to 500 and not contact the police.
Police officers intercepted Milam walking away from the bank
after the robbery and when they
approached him in their vehicles, he
pointed the gun at them. He fired one
round at the officer’s squad car, hitting the driver’s side front windshield
just above the inspection sticker,
causing the glass to shatter over the
officer’s head and shoulders. The
officers retreated and Milam shot
two more times striking the driver’s
door and the back left passenger
door of the squad car. He fled on
foot, discarding his gun, mask, keys,
clothes and money. He ran to his
home in Richardson, packed clothes
and drove to Austin, spending that
night in Austin.
The following day, while en
route to Florida, he was spotted in
Mississippi. Officers attempted to
apprehend him, but Milam refused
to pull over and a high-speed chase
ensued. Milam almost struck several
vehicles in the process of escaping
and officers shut down portions of
the highway in order to deploy road
spikes. Milam took evasive maneuvers to avoid the spikes. As a last
resort, the local Mississippi Sheriff
pulled up beside Milam and shot out
his back tire, disabling his car and allowing law enforcement to take him
into custody.
The investigation was conducted
by the FBI in conjunction with the
Richardson Police Department and
the Dallas Police Department. The
case was prosecuted by Assistant
U.S. Attorneys Brandon McCarthy
and Keith Robinson.
December 15, 2012, at 11 a.m.
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 East Irving Boulevard
Beginning December 9, over 200,000 Christmas wreaths from the State of Maine will begin their
journey to over 400 cemeteries across the country as part of the annual Wreaths Across America
project. The story began over 20 years ago when the Worchester Wreath Company from Harrington,
Maine, began a tradition of donating and placing wreaths on the headstones of the nation’s fallen
heroes at Arlington National Cemetery.
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens began working with the Wreaths Across America project in 2010. After
a ceremony simultaneously held by all cemeteries at 11 a.m. on December 15, wreaths will be placed
on the designated veterans and throughout the cemetery.
Please join funeral homes to honor the veterans who are laid to rest in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
The staffs of Aria, Ben F. Brown's, Calvary, Chism Smith, Donnelly's Colonial, Mt. Carmel and Restland
Coppell funeral homes and your friends at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens welcome the public's
involvement with the third annual Wreaths Across America project.
The public is encouraged to join in this event by sponsoring a wreath, attending the wreath-laying
ceremony and/or volunteering in the placement of wreaths following the program on the graves of
our veterans. To purchase a wreath, or to become a small business or corporate sponsor of 10 or more
wreaths, you may contact one of the following sponsors:
972-579-1844
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972-579-7356
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Sponsored wreaths are placed on the grave markers at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens and
can be designated to any individual grave site. Call any local funeral home to purchase wreaths.
Please note that all sponsorships
are sent directly to the location
Sponsorship
Price
and no wreaths are sent to the
Individual = 1 Wreath
$15
individuals purchasing sponsorships.
Family = 4 Wreaths
$60
Please make checks payable to:
Small Business = 10 Wreaths
$150
Wreaths for Veterans of Irving Texas
c/o 1413 East Irving Blvd.
Corporate = 100 Wreaths or more
$15 each wreath
Irving, Texas 75060
Thank you for your Sponsorship and joining us in our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, Dec. 9 — Start of world's Longest Veterans Parade from Maine to participating
locations all across the country.
Monday, Dec. 10 — State House wreath-laying ceremony at Texas Capitol steps in Austin,
Texas and in all the other Forty-nine States and Puerto Rico
Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. — Oak Grove celebrates with simultaneous wreath laying
ceremonies at over 750 locations all across the country and beyond.
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THE RAMBLER
Election
November 10, 2012
Mark Your Calendar!!!
Dallas County voting percentages for Irving districts
Continued from Page 6
lican Kenny Marchant, Republican
Michael Burgess, Democrat Eddie
B. Johnson and Republican Pete Sessions received the most votes.
“We must tackle our nation’s
ballooning debt, eliminate red-tape
that impedes small business growth,
and empower the free-enterprise
system to create jobs,” Sessions said
in a statement after Tuesday’s election. “I stand ready to work with my
colleagues in Congress on these important issues and remain committed
to ensuring a brighter future for our
children and grandchildren.”
President
Mitt Romney 42%
Barack Obama 57%
Senator District 23
John Lawson (Rep) 18%
Royce West (Dem) 82%
Congressional District 32
Pete Sessions (Rep) 58%
Katherine S. McGovern (Dem) 40%
US Senator
Ted Cruz 42%
Paul Sadler 56%
Kenny Marchant (Rep) 55%
Tim Rusk (Dem) 42%
Chuck Bradley (Rep) 31.79%
Marc Veasey (Dem) 66%
Senator District 8
Ken Paxton (Rep) 53%
Michael Burgess (Rep) 62%
Jack Ternan, Jr. (Dem) 44% David Sanchez (Dem) 37%
November Educational Seminar Series
November 8th ~ 3:00 pm
Prevention of Flu and Colds ~ Physician Senior Services
Hearing Aids ~ Miracle Ear
State Rep. District 105
Linda Harper-Brown (Rep) 50%
Rosemary Robins (Dem) 48%
Trusted Dental Solutions ~ James Richey
Senator District 9
State Rep. District 115
Kelly Hancock (Rep) 47% Travis Washington, Jr. (Rep) 19% Bennett Ratliff (Rep) 55%
Mary Clare Fabishak (Dem) 41%
Pete Martinez (Dem) 51% Eddie B. Johnson (Dem) 79%
Holiday Blues ~ Lorie Stokes-Bell of Hospice Plus
Please RSVP as seating is limited.
We look forward to meeting you!
Former Councilman’s vision continues to influence city
By Phil Cerroni
A few weeks ago Irving mourned the passing of a man who faithfully served the city as an elected
official and cultural advocate. Three
time City Council member Sam
Smith passed away on Oct. 10, but
his contribution to our community
will continue on for years to come.
“Sam was a very passionate and
thoughtful community leader with
diverse interests ranging from pets
to people,” former City Councilman
Joe Philipp expounded on the initiatives Smith championed.
“But at the same time he could
back away from his passionate
points like the humane society and
take the big view of economic development, making Irving a great place
for jobs.”
Whether it was The Irving Symphony Orchestra, the DFW Humane
Society or his work on the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Smith had
an eye for what Irving needed to
become a significant city in North
Texas. It was during his time with
the Visitor Bureau that City officials
decided to construct the impressive
Irving Convention Center. He also
served two terms as Mayor Pro Tem.
His wife, Carla, was a staunch
supporter of the arts, and together
OBITUARIES
Betty Louise Gamble
Betty Louise Gamble, beloved
mother, sister, aunt, and Nanny B,
formerly of Wichita Falls for 20 years,
was a resident of Irving for more than
40 years. She
left this world
on November
5, 2012 at an
Irving care
center at age
82. Betty was
a tap dancer,
square dancer,
songstress and a blessing to all who
knew her, full of zest and laughter.
Betty was born August 29, 1930
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to
William Haskell Stephens and Hattie
Waldene Milford Stephens. Betty
graduated from Wichita Falls High
School and attended Midwestern
State University. Betty is survived
by her children, Robert Lee Gamble
and wife Kimberlee of University
Place, Washington, Donna Beth
Underwood and husband Bob of
Irving, David Paul Gamble and wife
Lori of Olympia, Washington, and
Jana Kay McKlemurry and husband
Robert of McKinney; sister, Mary Ann
Kolter of Mansfield; 10 grandchildren;
5 great grandchildren; niece, Angela
Kolter; nephews, Kirk Kolter and
Stephen Mark Kolter. Visitation was
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at
Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home.
The service was 10:00 a.m., Friday,
November 9 in the funeral home
chapel. Graveside service was held
at 4:00 p.m., Friday at Rosemont
Cemetery in Wichita Falls.
Shelia Webb Shepherd
Shelia Webb Shepherd left this
earthly world to be with the Lord
in Heaven on
November 2,
2012, at the
age of 54. She
was born Shelia
Marie Webb
to Talmedge
and Yoshiko
(Kimura) Webb
in Ft. Benning, Georgia on September
22, 1958. She married Jerry Shepherd
on November 4, 1978 and they had
1 son, James. Shelia is survived by
her husband Jerry; son James and
wife Jennifer; mother Yoshiko;
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they supported the arts of Irving.
Carla passed away a year ago after a
long bout with cancer.
Considered a good friend by
those who knew him and an excellent collaborator by those who
worked with him, Sam Smith will
be missed.
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brother Bobby; nieces; nephews;
and many friends who she always felt
were family. Shelia was a longtime
Irving resident, and graduated from
MacArthur High School in 1976. She
was active in sports. She had a great
love of people, and her kindness and
care for the elderly was always with
love and an open heart. Shelia touched
the hearts of any that knew her. She
will surely be missed and will not be
forgotten. Her love of animals knew
no boundaries. We will always love
you. Thanks to our friends for all the
prayers through this difficult time.
Graveside services were held at 1 PM
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Oak
Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.
In honor of Shelia, and in lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be
made to DFW Humane Society, 4140
Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75038.
Arrangements made by Brown’s
Memorial Funeral Home.
MEDICAL
and
SURGICAL
CLINIC of
IRVING
Call today to schedule
an appointment!
972-253-4343
2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061
NOTICES
Arrangements by
Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home,
972-254-4242
Roger Gregg, 60
4/26/1952 – 11/03/2012
Paul Dorsey, 79
6/23/1933 – 11/04/2012
Robert Heflin, 66
8/06/1946 – 11/06/2012
Arrangements made by
Chism-Smith Funeral Home,
972-259-7644
Denise Forshee, 48
January 31, 1964 - November 3, 2012
Charles F. Mims, Sr., 61
April 28, 1951 - October 30, 2012
John Yaddow, 60
July 17, 1952 - November 5, 2012
Wayne Neff, 77
September 15, 1935 - October 31, 2012
Emanuel Melaun, 90
April 4, 1922 - November 4, 2012
Brandon Petty, 26
March 19, 1986 - October 31, 2012
Nita Grandi, 63
December 30, 1948 - October 31, 2012
Mae Wilson, 66
August 18, 1946 - November 4, 2012
Arrangements made by
Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home,
972-579-1313
Robert E. “Bob” Josch
August 21, 1934 – November 1, 2012
Jimmie Nell Bush Sutton
February 19, 1925 – November 5, 2012
Eddie Vernon
April 17, 1922 – November 7, 2012
Providing Help
In A Financial Crisis
About ten years ago, Walter’s younger sister disappeared for weeks. Unbeknownst to him, she had left her three
children with a friend. When she was found, she gave up her custodial rights to Walter.
He did everything he could to provide for his niece and two nephews. One of them, Michael, is autistic. Two years
ago, Walter received a call from his sister saying that Child Protective Services has taken custody of her two younger
children—two girls. As a result, Walter gained custody of those children too. He is now raising all five of his sister’s
children.
As a security guard, Walter made less than $1,000 a month. He was financially unprepared to take on additional
dependents. He sometimes borrowed money to pay his entire rent. As the Christmas season approached, he had no idea
how to provide Christmas gifts for the children. The stress took its toll on his health.
“I knew, with my income, we were going to have a bad Christmas,” Walter
said. “When I was little, I had a lot of bad Christmases; more bad ones than good
ones. I did not want that to happen to the kids. I started stressing about it. I ended up
with a heart attack.”
The heart attack was deemed stress-induced. After he recovered, Walter was
referred to The Salvation Army in Irving. He signed the children up for The
Salvation Army Angel Tree program, where they could receive Christmas gifts.
All five children’s names were adopted from the Angel Tree, but Walter had no
idea who adopted them. He was stunned to discover who donated Christmas gifts
for the kids.
Walter and his nephew,
Michael
“It was the Cowboys,” he said. “The Dallas Cowboys and the Cowboys
Cheerleaders.”
Walter is very thankful to The Salvation Army for assisting him and his nieces
and nephews during the holiday season.
“The Salvation Army rescued my family,” Walter said. “They rescued me from so much stress that I had. It was a
blessing in disguise to me. I didn’t think that the kids were going to have a good Christmas.”
By donating to The Salvation Army in Irving, you help individuals and families receive assistance in times of
crisis. Last year in the DFW area, The Salvation Army used 86 cents of every dollar donated to provide direct services to
individuals and families.
To donate or volunteer, call 972-438-6553. Thank you for supporting The Salvation Army.
Support The Salvation Army in Irving
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(972) 438-7900
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Irving Convention Center
Monday, December 10, 2012
11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Call 469-893-1740 to purchase tickets
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November 10, 2012
THE RAMBLER
FUN & GAMES
• It’s not known who
made the following sage observation: “The sharper your
words are, the more they’ll
hurt if you have to swallow
them.”
• Those who study such
things say that Southerners
watch more TV than residents of any other region of
the country.
• Any given major bal-
let company will go through
about 3,000 pairs of toe shoes
every year. Under normal
use, one pair will last for
about one hour of performing.
• If you average out the
depth of the world’s seas
and the elevation of the land,
you’ll find that the ocean is
four times as deep as the land
is high.
• Pierre-Auguste Renoir,
one of the leading artists of
the Impressionist movement,
died in 1919, at the age of 78.
His last words were, “What
a pity I have to go now just
when I was beginning to show
promise!”
• Researchers studying
the workings of memory
briefly showed human volunteers sequences of five numbers on a computer screen.
When asked to repeat the
numbers, the test subjects
could accurately do so half
the time. The same researchers conducted the same test
with a chimpanzee named
Ayumu, who was able to
recall the number sequences
80 percent of the time.
(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. LANGUAGE: Variety magazine coined the term “oater”
to describe what kind of entertainment?
2. MATH: What is the Arabic
equivalent of the Roman numeral LXXX?
3. STYLE: What is the function of furniture called an
etagere?
4. FOOD: What is the chief
ingredient in caponata?
5. MEASUREMENTS: What
did the Binet-Simon Scale
measure?
6. GEOGRAPHY: On which
continent is the country of
Paraguay located?
7. MEDICINE: What is digitalis used to treat?
8 . E N TE RTA IN M E N T:
Which humorist created the
fictional town of Lake Wobegon?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:
What is an aqueduct?
10. LITERATURE: Who
wrote the novel “The Portrait
of a Lady”?
Answers
1. A Western film
2. 80
3. It’s a stand with open
shelves for display
4. Eggplant
5. Intelligence
6. South America
7. Congestive heart failure
8. Garrison Keillor
9. An artificial channel to
bring water to a town
10. Henry James
(c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
CLUBS
American Legion Post #218
Heritage Park Building
215 Main St. Downtown Irving
3rd 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 Club
2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm
Senter Park East
228 Chamberlain
Evening Lions Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm
Community Bible Church
2301 Texas Drive
Put a Paw print in your heart
and 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!!
So I'm what you call a smart and
mature woman. Women don't like to
talk about their age, but I'm about
eight years old. With age comes
wisdom though, and I'm one smart
girl! I walk really well on a leash and
love love love playing fetch with you!
I've also learned to give what my
human friends like: lots of love and
cuddling, which is just perfect by
me because that's what I love too!
My name is
"Miss Lucy"
and I am a
real
Southern
Belle. I am
a 1 year old
petite
spayed
female with
beautiful
dilute calico
coloring. I
may be
small, but I am large in fun and loving.
Y'all come on down and take me to your
forever home, so I can live happily ever
after with you.
4140 Valley View Ln.
Irving, Texas 75038
972-721-7788
www.dfwhumane.com
OPEN:
Tuesday - Friday
11am-6pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Come adopt a new family member today!
If you can’t adopt, please donate!
Friends of The Irving Theater
Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop.
7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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 PM
Senter Park East
228 Chamberlain
www.irvingarc.org
Irving AMBUCS
Thursday at 11:30am
Los Lupes
3644 Irving Mall
Irving Garden & Arts
2nd Thursday, 10am
Irving Garden & Arts Building
906 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 Lions
PH 972-409-9940
Every Wed. @ Los Lupes
In the Irving Mall Irving Republican
Women’s Club
Meets the second Monday of
each month (except July) at 7pm
IHOP Restaurant
Hwy 635 @ MacArthur
Irving Retired School
Personnel Association
2nd Friday, 10am
First Christian Church
210 East Sixth Street
Irving Rotary Club
Thursdays at 12 pm
Las Colinas Country Club
ndugger@irvingisd.net
Irving Sunrise Rotary
Thursday at 7 am
Las Colinas Country Club
4400 N. O”Connor Rd.
Metroplex Glass Club
Third Tues. each month 7-9 p.m.
Irving Garden & Arts Bldg.
For more info call 972-986-2990
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 Singles
Lunch Bunch
1st & 3rd Saturdays
972-254-3525
DOWN
Single Moms Care & Support
of Irving
2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Irving YMCA
(corner of Irving Blvd. and Story Road)
Free meal! Encouraging meeting!
Kids welcome!
TOPS TX #58, Irving
Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Dwelling Place
1126 Hilltop Drive
Yellow Rose AMBUCS
Wednesday’s at 6:00pm
IHOP Restaurant- Beltline Rd.
1801 N. Beltline Rd.
VFW Post 2494 IRVING
Post Meeting – 1st Thursday at 7pm
Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd
Wed at 7pm
Men’s Auxiliary – 4th Wed at 7pm
Junior Girls – 2nd Sun at 12:30pm
3375 Belt Line Rd
Widowed Persons Service
Saturday Morning 8:30am
IHOP Restaurant-Beltline
1801 N. Beltline Rd.
Organizations are required to re-submit their information 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.
THE RAMBLER
November 10, 2012
CLASSIFIEDS
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REAL ESTATE
NOTICE
FOR SALE
Approx. Four acres in
South Irving
call Brenda at 817-919-0917
SCHOOL CARNIVAL
Saturday November 10,
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At John R. Good Elem.
1200 E Union Bower
Irving, TX 75061
Five defendants sentenced in mortgage fraud scheme
Five defendants, who each pleaded guilty to one
count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, stemming
from their participation in a mortgage fraud scheme that
involved approximately $9 million in fraudulent loans,
have been sentenced, announced U.S. Attorney Sarah
R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas on Nov. 2.
Fredrick Barnard Lynch, 40, of Desoto, who was
involved with ADJ Mortgage, PLLC, a real estate entity,
was sentenced this week to 48 months in prison and
ordered to pay $1.9 million in restitution. He pleaded
guilty in September 2011.
Fredrick Lee Moore, 39, of Dallas, who was involved
with Empirical Investments, a real estate entity, was
sentenced in September 2012 to 87 months in prison and
guilty in May 2012.
Randell Dean Miller, 44, of Arlington, who was involved with Benchmark Mortgage and Supreme Lending,
was sentenced in June 2012 to 15 months in prison and
guilty in October 2011.
Halid Amer, 40, of Grand Prairie, who was involved
with Accurate Investments, was sentenced in September
2012 to 41 months in prison and ordered to pay $566,805
in restitution. He pleaded guilty in January 2012. After the
government learned of Amir’s plan to give a cash bribe to
the judge in return for a guarantee of a probated sentence,
the government filed a motion to revoke Amir’s bond and
the Court revoked his bond on June 26, 2012. The government also successfully argued that Amir should receive a
substantially more severe sentence in this mortgage fraud
case because of his efforts to obstruct justice prior to his
sentencing hearing.
Theresa Fey Barsema, 49, of Mesa, AZ, was sen-
tenced in June 2012 to 18 months in prison and ordered
to pay $2.2 million in restitution. She pleaded guilty in
December 2011. Barsema was a licensed escrow officer
who worked at First American Title Insurance, Alamo
Title Company, First Commitment Title, First Land Title
and Capital Title of Texas, in Flower Mound, TX.
According to the documents filed in the case, sometime in 2005, Moore met Lynch and asked him to process
loans for individuals he recruited to purchase residential
properties as investments. As part of the scheme, Moore
and Amer identified several single-family residences
that were for sale in the Dallas and surrounding areas,
including excess inventory, distressed properties and
pre-foreclosed properties. As part of the scheme, Moore
and Amer also recruited individuals who had acceptable
consumer credit standings to act as investors in residential properties, and later used these recruited individuals
to act as nominees or straw borrowers on several residential properties.
Also, as part of the scheme, Moore, Amer, Miller
and Lynch all deceived lenders when they caused the
loan applications for the straw borrowers to contain
false financial information, such as false income and
false bank balances; and to falsely represent that the
borrower intended to use the purchased property as his
primary residence. All five conspirators deceived lenders
when they caused false and fraudulent HUD-1Settlement
Statement, contracts and other loan closing documents
to be provided to the lender and when they caused sellers
to sign a form entitled “Authorization for Disbursement
of Proceeds” to provide a means for the conspirators to
receive part of the loan proceeds without disclosing the
disbursements on the HUD-1.
The scope of the conspiracy involved approximately
Women
formances each year, and arranges
transportation to and from the events
for its 500 members. ISAP also provides opportunities for projects and
fundraising activities that benefit
various arts and community groups.
“The Irving Senior Arts Program
has been so near and dear to my heart
for 17 years, but to me, I should not be
getting this award,” Baker said. “It’s
the staff of 22 loyal volunteers that
work on my program that deserve
this award.”
Mary Oberlin
Oberlin worked for 10 years with
Irving Community Services and the
United Way helping to improve child
care and to improve resources for the
mentally disabled. She also participated in the United Irving Campaign
organized by Irving Community Hospital. As a member of Park People,
she helped with the organization
and construction of the Gloria Park.
She served for eight years on the
Cultural Affairs Council of Irving.
Ms. Oberlin played a key role in the
development of the Irving Cancer
Society, and her other efforts to help
those in need have included service
with the Irving Youth and Family
Counseling and with the House and
Human Services Board, which she
oversaw as president. She has been a
member of League of Women’s voters
for 50 years.
“Why have I volunteered almost
50 years here in Irving?” Ms. Oberlin asked. She said it had to do with
her experiences at the University of
North Carolina where she earned a
master’s degree in public health.
“Dr. Lucy Morgan drilled in her
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students: ‘Wherever you settle, find a
need there, organize the community,
make a plan, and act.’ It’s been a great
journey; it has been fun working with
so many (people), so many organizations. Keep moving; keep working;
we need you.”
Gene Olafsen
Olafsen moved to Irving in 1968.
During her early years, she volunteered with Irving Little Theatre for
the company’s production of Mame,
sewing 30 costumes. After a career
at American Airlines, she retired in
1987.
She became a charter member
of the Irving Community Theatre,
and she has served the organization
as vice president, treasurer, board
member, and co-chair of Elegance
in Entertainment, and now serves
as president. She recently served
for the third time as Charmin of the
Mardi Gras Party. The Irving Community Theatre Guild gave her the
Star Award in 2004.
She served with the Irving Symphony League (ISL) from 1990 to
2009 and was co-chair for three ISL
Advertising Sales
Representative Needed
Balls. She served on the board of
directors and the annual fundraising
committee of the Lyric Stage League.
In addition, she had co-chaired
two Canalfest Galas and has aided
the Irving Cares Christmas Charity
Initiative.
“I always start out by saying, ‘I
need money,’ and we’ll get to that
in just a minute,” Ms. Olafsen said.
“I strongly believe that the arts are
so important in any community. A
world without music and art is awful,
so we don’t want that to ever happen
in this country. We always want to
have the art groups. I am chairing the
2012 Mardi Gras, and I need money,
so anyone who wants to help the arts,
just send me a check.”
“I think you can see why these
three women are deserving of these
honors today,” Rep. Harper-Brown
said. “All three of them didn’t say as
much about themselves as they did
about the groups that they belong to
and the help that they need. That is
one of the reasons that we are honoring them today because they are
so selfless.”
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, THERE
BEING DUE AND UNPAID STORAGE FOR WHICH BEKINS MOVING SOLUTIONS, INC. IS
ENTITLED TO A LIEN AS WAREHOUSEMEN OF THE GOODS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED AND
DUE NOTICE HAVING BEEN GIVEN TO PARTIES KNOWN TO CLAIM AN INTEREST THEREIN
AND THE SPECIFIED IN SUCH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THESE GOODS WILL BE SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION AT 505 AIRLINE DR., COPPELL, TX 75019 ON THE 24TH
DAY OF NOVEMBER AT 10:00A.M. THE AUCTION MAY BE RESCHEDULED IF NEEDED,
DUE TO WEATHER OR TIME, BY AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AUCTIONEER.
THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: HOUSEHOLD
GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS, BUSINESS AND OFFICE PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT, AS
LISTED IN THE INVENTORY SHEETS, FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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0261073639 CHRISTINE ANDERSON
90918190 TOM ARMIAK
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Arrests made in marijuana trafficking
and money laundering conspiracies
Visiting Nurses
she was 96. And her daughter is 80,
so she gets services too. In the future
we could have two and even three
generations of families, all needing
services from VNA.
“Our challenge is that sometimes we have to pay a driver to deliver meals, so to get these volunteer
drivers is a huge benefit. Every time
we get a volunteer driver, we save
enough to feed another client for a
full year.
“We’ve been working to set the
Citi volunteers up so that they have
routes to drive that are manageable,
so we can save them time and gas.
Many of them are going to places
they’ve never been to before.
“But it’s crucial, because for
many of our clients, this will be the
only reliable source of nutrition they
receive during the day.”
As the Irving Tiger cheer squad
and drum line beat an enthusiastic
tempo, many of the employees
crowded around a variety of games
and activities offered during warmup for the big push. Others were
engaged in the mass deployment of
the thousands of meals that would
be loaded in the volunteers’ vehicles.
Citi Site President Rodney
Phelps reminded his employees
that they were engaged in a one-day
effort…but that VNA is out there
everyday.
“They deliver over 3200 meals
on a daily basis, to homebound,
elderly and those who can’t get out,”
said Phelps. “Since 1998, when we
started doing this, we’ve had 12,000
people participate in this event. Today we’re delivering over 222 routes.
That’s about 55 percent of the routes
in Dallas County.”
That represents a significant
support in man-hours, but Citi also
underscored their commitment to
VNA by making a cash donation
of $7,500 to the Meals on Wheels
program.
“Citi does it right,” said Robert
(Brit) Carpenter, president and CEO
of VNA as the mass of volunteers
cheered.
“I want you to understand who
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you’re helping today,” he continued.
“Can you raise yourself up from a
seated position without using your
hands? Eighty percent of the people
who will receive meals today can’t do
that. They have problems with their
health, their income, their ability to
move around in the world – to buy
food and prepare food.
“By delivering today, you are
saving the taxpayers of this county
millions of dollars, because what
happens if those people do try to get
up and out? They get dizzy, they get
woozy, they fall – and then there’s
an ambulance run and a Parkland
Hospital bill.
“Another thing – you know that
sharing a meal is a social activity.
Older people get depressed if they
don’t think anybody cares about
them. By making these deliveries
today, you’re telling these people that
you care, that Citi cares, and that the
community cares.”
In her three years as a risk manager for Citi, Renee Divins of Garland
has become an enthusiastic supporter of the relationship with VNA.
“Look at this parking lot – all
these cars lined up. This is huge,” said
Divins as she hailed the rest of ‘Team
Citi’, the group she’d share delivery
duties with. “We’ll drive through and
get our meals and a map, and then
our teams head out.
“Last year was really amazing.
Interacting with the people – mostly
elderly women – they might take
awhile to open the door, but they
were so appreciative.
“I’m proud to work here because
Citi is engaged in so many areas –
United Way, the Red Cross, everything you can imagine.”
Last year an estimated 7,000
Citi employees devoted over 63,000
volunteer hours through various initiatives in Irving and beyond.
“We want to give back to our
community, not just financially but
with our time,” said Phelps. “Citi as
an organization gives each employee
eight hours of paid time each year to
do something like this.
“We see it as team-building.”
Learn more about VNA at www.
vnatexas.org.
Following a law enforcement
operation led Nov. 1 by the Drug
Enforcement Administration and
the North Texas High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area Task Force,
18 defendants charged in a federal
superseding indictment, returned
last week and unsealed today, with
conspiracy to possess with the intent
to distribute 100 kilograms or more
of marijuana are in custody.
During the course of executing
the arrest and search warrants in
this Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation,
law enforcement seized marijuana,
cocaine, vehicles, and several guns.
Of the 18 defendants charged, one
was already in federal custody on related federal charges. Ten defendants
will make their initial appearance in
federal court before U.S. Magistrate
Judge Paul D. Stickney.
Charged in the marijuana trafficking conspiracy are:
Jose Roberto Reyna-Cardenas, 42, of Dallas;
Andres Hernandez, Jr., aka “Gordo,” 32, of Dallas;
Virgilio Delacruz Espinoza, aka“Chaparro,”39; Serviano
Contreras, aka “Junior” and “Seven,” 27; Jose Teodoro
Zaragoza, aka“Lolo,”39, of Irving; Pedro Menchaca, aka
“Lentes,”38; Griselda Ruiz Hernandez, 33, of Dallas; Jose
Gonzales, Jr., aka“Jose Gonzalez, Jr., and“Parejita,”32, of
Dallas; Sonya Cavozos, aka“Sonia Cavazos,”38, of Dallas;
Claudia Agnes Castillo, 19, of Dallas; Jerry Cardenas, 30,
of Dallas; Juan Luis Negrete, 37, of Dallas; Jarvis Lorenzo
Holmes, 41, of Cedar Hill; Lamont Javon Morgan, 33,
of Midlothian; Roberto Lopez Delacruz, 39; Luis Lira
Gonzalez, 39; Paul Santoy, aka “Paul Santey,” 26, of
Midlothian; Benicio Pena, Jr., aka “NeNe,” 61, of Dallas
Source: United States Attorney’s Office
Polo player acquitted of misdemeanor assault
A Dallas jury recently acquitted Vaughn Erwin Miller, 50, of assaulting
Jorge Cernadas, 29, during a polo match at the Las Colinas Equestrian Center
in 2009. Miller struck Cernadas, an opposing player, in the head with a polo
mallet rendering him unconscious.
The question before jurors was not whether Miller struck Cernadas, but
whether the incident constituted an assault or simply reflected the dangers
inherent in playing a sport. Lawyers for the defense argued that polo is a
dangerous sport and the incident, which occurred on a field of play was not
assault. Lawyers for the prosecution argued that Mr. Miller’s actions were not
consistent with the dangers normally expected by polo players.
If convicted of assault, Miller could have faced a sentence of up to one
year in jail and a fine.
Gerald Edelman, M.D., Ph.D.
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Specialist in Oncology and Hematology
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✦ Principal Investigator at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center
✦ Has served the Irving Community since 1991
Accepts most Health Plans
including Medicare
972-253-4245
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November 10, 2012
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City employees raise funds for United Way
For 30 years, United Way fundraising has brought
an early start to the season of giving for City of Irving
employees. The week set aside to help raise funds for area
nonprofit organizations simultaneously allows employees
to showcase secret talents like baking and barbecuing
and bowling.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Natasha Mitchell served as the chair of this year’s campaign, which
included new activities to garner money for nonprofit
organizations affiliated with United Way. Added to the
list of time-honored fundraising events, were new events
like “Jazz in the Park” and “Kiss the Pig for the Cause”
making the 30th anniversary unforgettable. As part of the
Kiss the Pig fundraiser, employees bid money on which
director or manager would engage in a public pucker
with a living pig.
“Kiss the Pig was a big hit with employees and this
activity raised more than $650 for United Way,” said
Mitchell. “There was a tie between Library Services
Director Chris Dobson and Public Works Team Director
Ramiro Lopez, and at least 100 employees turned out to
see them kiss the pig.”
Traditional activities, including a silent auction, also
helped bring much needed funds for area nonprofits. A
gift basket assembled by the Information Technology
department helped raise $215 for United Way
“It has been very inspiring to see Irving’s employees
continue to donate to United Way over the past three
decades,” said Community Outreach Coordinator Karen
Ducote. “Hats off to Natasha and the committee for helping raise more than $12,000 for United Way.”
Source: City of Irving
Courtesy Photo.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Natasha Mitchell (center)
squeals with excitement as Library Services Director Chris
Dobson (left) and Team Works Director Ramiro Lopez (right)
plant a philanthropic kiss with Turbo the pig.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR
St. Luke Church, 202 S. MacArthur, Irving
Honoring the past
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!
At Arlington National
Cemetery, young soldiers
stop to talk to World War II
veterans who spent the day in
Washington D.C. as guests of
Fort Worth Honor Flight, one
of many Honor Flight organizations across the nation.
DFW Honor Flight is
another such group in this
area. Their goal is to assure all
WWII veterans get to see the
WWII Memorial, which was
completed in 2006.
Along with the help they
receive from American Airlines, the groups depend on
donations to take WWII veterans to D.C.
You too can be a hero by
donating at www.honorflightfortworth.org or www.honorflightdfw.org. Both groups
have waiting lists of WWII
veterans who want to visit
their memorial.
Annual Community
Thanksgiving Dinner
November 17
11am – 2 pm
Bring your family,
neighbor or friend!
Full Course Turkey Dinner
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
2620 West Grauwyler Rd., Irving, TX (Next door to Bank America)
Photo by Sissy Courtney
WORSHIP
BAPTIST
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
PRESBYTERIAN USA
New Beginnings Fellowship
1010 E. Shady Grove-Irving
972-579-1240-nbfirving.net
In Essentials-Unity
In Non-Essentials-Liberty
In All Things-Charity
Sunday Morning Service 10:30 a.m.
First Christian Church
114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061
972-579-0911
Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m.
Woodhaven Presbyterian Church
3650 North O’Connor Road
Irving, Texas 75062
www.woodhavenpres.org
Rev. Diane Baldwin
Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
972.541.0747
November 11 —
Ruling Elder Melinda Hunt Preaches
Mark 12:38-44
BIBLE CHURCH
Living Word Global Church
1917 Rindie St., Irving, 75060
972-259-2181
Sunday10:30am Wed7:00 pm
UNITED METHODIST
First United Methodist Church
211 W. Third, 75060
972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
in the Sanctuary
6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
CATHOLIC
Holy Family of Nazareth
Catholic Church
One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd.
Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm,
5:30pm
972-252-5521
www.HolyFamilyChurch.net
1714 N. Story Rd.
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 986-7729
www.plymouthpark.org
Sunday Morning
First hour worship & bible study — 9:15 AM
Second hour worship & bible study —10:30 AM
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.
Northgate
United Methodist Church
3700 West Northgate, 75062
972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org
Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC
at the rear of the complex
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Belt Line Road
Church of Christ
1202 N. Belt Line Rd.
Irving, TX 75061
1st 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
To include your house of worship in the Worship Section listings, please call
(972) 870-1992 or email tammyp@irvingrambler.com. Fees apply.
Oak Haven
United Methodist Church
1600 N. Irving Heights 75061
972.438.1431
www.oakhavenumc.org
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m
Even Exchange
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Bill Hooten Insurance - (972) 409-9940
400 E Royal Ln, Ste 211, Irving TX, 75039
Irving Rambler - (972) 870-1992
627 S. Rogers, Irving TX 75060
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Coppell restaurants vie to be best of the best
Photo by Mark Phillips
Practicing fire safety
An Irving High student, Yazmin Diaz, puts out a fire under
the guidance of Irving Fire Marshal Joshua Brandes. Irving
High art teachers Mark Phillips and Kristi Rucker ask
representatives of the Irving Fire Department come out once
a year and go over safety precautions and fire-fighting tactics
because of the high combustibility of oil-based paints.
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Link Auto Service
Dessert, Pink Frosting Cupcakes.
The 2012 Golden Fork Winner
was J. Macklin’s Grill.
Other participating restaurants
included 7 Salsas, Coppell Deli,
Coppell Farmers Market, Guero’s
Mexican Grill, Kasa Kolache Bakery
& Cafe, Local Diner, Market Street,
Ole’s Tex-Mex, Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon, and Whataburger.
Celebrity judges were WFAA
Meteorologist Colleen Coyle, Mayor
Karen Hunt, CISD Board member
Amy Dungan, and City Council
members Bob Mahalik and Marvin
Franklin.
Firefighters
◆ Since 1981
◆ Locally Owned & Operated
◆ ASE Master Certified Technician
Our services are listed
on our newly designed website:
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or call 972-790-8208
313 North Belt Line Rd.
Irving, TX 75061
GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP
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AIRPORT FRWY (183)
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1990 on Christmas Eve, we came
home at 11:30 p.m., and we had two
inches of water in our house,” Christina Winters Gears said. “We called
the Fire Department. They came
and they were with us until 4 a.m.
Christmas Day. Ever since then, my
heart has been with our firemen. The
firefighters have such a big commitment to the community.
“Every year since that incident,
I have given baskets of food to each
of the fire stations at Thanksgiving. When my ex-husband became
mayor, I decided to host a Firemans’
Ball. I contacted them, and they
wanted the proceeds to go to their
children’s scholarships. We now have
over $800,000 in an endowment for
the scholarships.
“Each year the firemen present
ten $2,500 scholarships. They also
award a science scholarship every
year.”
Scholarship winners
Recipients accepted their scholarships and expressed gratitude
for being selected. They included
Rebecca Burkhalter, Texas State University, San Marcos, biology; Caitlin
Duncan, Tarleton State University,
Biomedical Science; Margaret Judd,
LeTourneau University, psychology;
Kimberly Keetch, Freie Universitat,
Berlin, Germany, and University of
North Texas, history; Alexa Looney,
Texas A&M, Corpus Christi, marine
biology; Brad Alex Looney, Texas
Tech University, energy commerce;
Morgan Smith, University of Texas
at Austin, education; Jessica Trussell,
Baylor University, political science;
future firefighter Kyle Williams,
Tarleton State University, business
administration; and Schann Wilson,
Texas Women’s University, psychology.The Math and Science Scholarship went to Lucilia Lamers, Baylor
University, biomedical engineering.
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MAVIS
LOOP 12
PIONEER
MacARTHUR
and Elvis is pretty good.”
At one point Elvis and firefighter
Les Pratt did it impromptu duet.
“I am the base vocalist for a lot
of the theaters around the Metroplex,
so I do all the Elvis shows, a lot of
the 50’s shows, and southern gospel
shows,” Pratt said.
Pratt is the Drum Sargent for
the Irving Honor Guard Pipes and
Drums, and he sang the National
Anthem at the beginning of the ball.
The Pipes and Drums also performed
wearing their new uniforms that
had just arrived from Scotland that
afternoon.
Firefighter awards
Jarrett Wilson was named Firefighter of the Year.
“Jarrett is one of only three
firefighters in the nation to earn the
Urban Search and Rescue certificate
after 488 hours of classroom learning,” said Sue Bowman, Mistress of
Ceremonies for the evening. “It only
takes l26 hours for most bachelor’s
degrees. That’s some dedicated and
serious education.”
Officer of the Year was James
Malone, Jr. was praised for his efforts to implement the department’s
new portable computer system. The
system has become a significant factor toward increasing efficiency and
effectiveness in the operation of the
Fire Prevention Division.
Haley Harsha was named Fire
Prevention Specialist of the Year.
She is one of two women in the department and was honored for her
volunteer services and outstanding
inspection performance throughout
the City.
A tribute
“When I was first married in
Domestic & AsianVehicle Specialist
O’CONNOR
By Sissy Courtney
Guests enjoyed unlimited food
and beverage at the Third Annual
Taste of Coppell sponsored by Frost
Bank Nov. 3 at the Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs. Gift
cards from each of the participating
restaurants were awarded as door
prizes.
“I enjoyed the shrimp poppers
from Hard Eight,” Lynn Garriss said.
Her husband Tom said he had enjoyed
everything he had eaten from Guero’s
Mexican Grill and Hard Eight.
“And I’m still going,” he added.
Michele Wood said she liked
the Chicken from 7 Salsas and wraps
from Hard Eight.
“And I’m about to enjoy the
Hard 8 beef sandwich,” Wood said.
The Best of Coppell Awards went
to Biggby Coffee for Best Breakfast;
Best Appetizer, Hard Eight BBQ; Best
Entrée, J. Macklin’s Grill; and Best
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