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Home My WebLink AboutMayor's Newsletter 04/97MAYOR'S C I T Y O F E U L E S S Greetings from Your Mayor Dear Citizens, Spring is here whic means Arbor Daze is here! Are you ready for the big festival celebrating the 125th anniversary of Arbor Day? This year will be extra special with educational videos on the history of Arbor Day, fabulous 69s entertain- ment free trees, crafts, foollOr d and fun. Arbor Daze is the only festival of its kind and it is here in Euless with 10,000 free tree giveaways. A festival like Arbor Daze can only happen with a dedicated staff and many community volunteers. Thank you all for giving of your time and talents. City Council had a busy goal setting worksession in February and approved a resolution for a new mission and vision statement. We are proud to serve our citizens and want the best for you. We want you all to be "Raving Fans" for Euless. We are proud that our city continues to win state and national awards. City Council and staff continue to be recognized for their expertise which is highlighted in this issue. The Elisha Adam Euless Historical Marker was unveiled in February and many Euless descendants came from near and far. The marker is located along the walkway between the library and City Hall. We thank the Euless Historical Preservation Committee for making this happen. The Texas Star Golf Course officially opens on May 22. We have had a great response for memberships. The Conference Centre should be ready by late June. We encourage you to visit the Centre after it opens and enjoy a meal overlooking the eighteenth hole of our beautiful golf course. Our library is gaining recognition throughout the state. Dignitaries have sent wonderful raves and good wishes after their visits. We have very interesting programs planned for summer and it will be one of the few "cool" places to be on a hot summer day. Libraries nationwide will be celebrating "Night of a Thousand Stars" on April 23. School children from elementary to junior high school will be reading their favorite stories in the library. The Euless Library Foundation expects the bronze statue, "Rapture of the Human Spirit," to be placed in front of the library in late June. Foundation members visited the artist, Cindy Burleson, in her Austin studio to view the statue before it was delivered to the foundry. They said it was absolutely beautiful and are so excited about bringing this first public statue to Euless. Members have worked diligently to raise funds for the statue but still need many dollars. Citizens can make a gift to the community by making donations for the statue at the main desk in the library. If you have not visited Softball World at Texas Star lately, you need to go. Staff has refurbished the entire area and it is so pleasant to visit. It is an inexpensive evening of fun with some great ball games. With longer days and more time to spend outside, it is a great time to get to know your neighbors. Neighborhood Associations provide an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbors and be involved in the community. If you do not have an association, call Jenny Kratz at 685-1821, and she will help get one started. Apartment neighborhood associations can be formed too. For the past three months, the Police Department has sponsored Town Hall meetings at every elementary and junior high school in the city. The police, along with city staff and Council, have been available to answer questions and update citizens on current city information. A special "thank you" to the staff and Council who have participated, and also to the citizens who attended the meetings. We have completed three years of Town Hall meetings, which is a lot of volunteer hours. We are one of a few cities across the nation that conduct Town Hall meetings annually for our citizens. Election day for City Council and School Board Members is May 3. Early voting will be held at Midway Recreation Center (see voting dates inside). We encourage you to be an active member of our community and use your precious right to vote. We are fortunate in America that we have a voting privilege and especially the convenience of an early voting period in Texas. We have much to be thankful for in our community: beautiful parks, new athletic facilities, a large library, low crime rates, good city services, dedicated city staff, hard working Council Members and so many caring citizens. Each and every citizen in our city needs to care enough to Build a Better Tomorrow. (-A� yu, Mary Lib Saleh Mayor TeXdS Star Sports Centre P.2 Election P. 4 Arbor Daze '97 Info and Schedule P.6 AMA P.12 Texas Star exas Star Golf Course is being touted as one of the best new courses in Texas. YFinal preparations are currently being made on the golf course in anticipation of opening day on May 22. The grasses have matured favorably over the winter and Golf Superintendent Jon Snider anticipates the golf course being well groomed for opening day. Grasses were planted last summer, allowing growth of a solid root base before beginning daily and tournament play. Texas Star is the first golf course in Texas to plant Penn G-2 Bent Grass on the greens and Mr. Snider has been carefully watching its progress and is pleased with its growth. Golf Professional Duff Cunningham has been busy hiring staff, scheduling tourna- ments and promoting the golf course. Mr. Cunningham is delighted that Texas Star will be a spikeless facility, a stan- dard in new golf courses. "As a spikeless golf facility, Texas Star will provide golfers the luxury of step- ping onto a green and feeling like it was the first time it had been played," said Duff Cunningham, Golf Professional. Texas Star memberships are available to individuals and businesses. Information regarding the memberships c obtained by calling 685-1845. For inforn about scheduling tournaments and tee tim( 1-888-TEX STAR. Softball World at Texas Star Since the purchase of Softball World at Texas Star last year, it has grown into a national award- winning facility that is bringing many accolades to Euless. Softball World recently received the Major Sportsplex of the Year Award from the Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association (SODA) and also hosted the coed World Championship last fall, consisting of 165 teams from 34 states. Softball World staff was busy during the off season preparing for a full 1997 season. Tournaments are scheduled for every weekend (40 weeks a year) and slo-pitch softball leagues are offered for adults six days a week (Sunday through Friday). In addition to the regular season, Softball World at Texas Star will be hosting eight major tournaments in 1997 including the Mixed A -B -C Texas State Championship and the Senior Softball World Series. Renovations completed during the off season included the repair of fences, construction of oversized scoreboards, and the addition of new signs and landscaped areas. An enclosed play- ground is being installed for small children, shielding them from foul balls. The park offers extensive concession stand items and has the largest softball pro shop in Texas. In addition to the park attaining national awards, Softball World staff is also rec recognition for their outstanding efforts. G Manager Rick Lyle has been emplo, Softball World since 1984, beginning his ter an umpire. He has been the General M< since 1991 and received the USSSA Dire the Year Award for the Greater Soul Division in 1996. Softball World has twc alters who oversee the daily operations facility. Pro Shop Manager Richarc started working part time at Softball We 1989 and is now responsible for maint inventory, serving as night manager four n week, and acting as tournament direct some events. He assists in league, tourn staff and umpire scheduling. Softball Office Manager, Jeff Baker, began working at the ballpark in 1991. He is responsible for the accounting of all park operations and the communication with park customers. Softball World at Texas Star is expect- ing an outstanding year in tournament play and has already seen an increase in players at the park. To receive a 1997 Softball World at Texas Star schedule or to receive information about tournaments, call 267--7867. page 2 Conference Texas Star Centre at Overlooking the 18 hole golf course is a state of the art Conference Centre that provides a picturesque setting for conferences, wedding receptions, luncheons and seminars. In addition to the private dining area and grill, there is over 5,000 square feet of divisible space that can accommodate any special event. Outdoor events are also an option in the 4,000 square foot pavilion adjacent to the Centre. (00feP(nce U&S at Yew Stu Pub at Togas sto and Indian tribes that were located in this region will be used throughout the Conference Centre and Pavilion. The Pavilion will be called Bird's Fort and photographs of Texas heroes such as Sam Houston, Jonathon Bird and Jesse Chisholm will be featured in the Conference Centre. Due to the severe rain the past couple months, Parks at Texas Star the opening of the Conference Centre is delayed until late June. However, Texas Star staff is accepting reservations and scheduling events for the summer and fall. For information regard- ing the Conference Centre, call Sales and Marketing Coordinator Tedra Cheatham, at 685-1845. May time: 1997 p Get ready to shine at Euless' newest attraction. Positive progress is being made at the Parks mplex despite the inclement eyball courts have been completely built and concrete is being poured for the walking trails that will meander throughout the complex. The majority of construction is currently focused on the baseball fields, pavilion and amphitheater, which is projected to be the next completed phase of the facility. In addition to the athletic facilities, work is being page 3 conducted on the lighting of the complex and also the construction of the outfield fences. The Parks at Texas Star will resemble the ball fields of the 1930's, with ornamental light fixtures and tall outfield fences. The outfield fences will have advertisements of businesses and vendors and will be available for lease in the Parks at Texas Star tent at Arbor Daze'97. City officials are still projecting opening Phase I of the Parks at Texas Star in the fall of 1997. Phase I will include baseball fields, softball fields, soccer fields, a teeball field, batting cages, sand volleyball courts, fishing pier, jogging trail, amphitheater and pavilion. Boal Setting Worksession During a recent Council worksession, Council and staff members revised Euless' strategic plan by modifying the mission statement and creating a vision statement. Euless City Council passed a resolution to implement this new and innovative vision statement as a guide for the city. By completing this vision statement, it provides the Council, staff and citizens of Euless with a common goal and direction for the future of Euless. The City of Euless vision statement is as follows: Our vision for Euless, Texas, is a progressive community of 50,000 to 60,000 People with economic diversity that is recognized for its upscale shopping, cultural, educa- tional and recreational amenities, a revitalized Main Street, and commu- nity planning that focuses on the quality of life with a strong emphasis on Public safety and a stable base of dedicated employees. We envision 6ecominga National Amateur Sports Centre. We foresee newJo6 opportunities in health care, industrial and technological commerce and hotel, motel and retail trades. The City's proactive leader- ship will maintain a sound fiscal Policy, a 6alance between single and multi -family housingand a compatible 6usiness relationship with the D/f=W Airport and our surrounding communities. In addition to the vision statement, Council Members listed goals, reviewed project updates and discussed facility expansion options. A strong emphasis has been placed on the mission statement, vision statement and goals which will T H E C I T YSS EULESS MISSION STATEMENT To provide citizens the most efficient services possible that protect and enhance quality of life, through planning and visionary leadership. be reviewed annually A STRONG as goals are completed. "Only by setting a EMPHASIS HAS time apart from regular BEEN PLACED meetings can Council ON THE MIS - and staff review the past, look at the present SION STATE - and plan for the future," MENT, VISION said Mayor Mary Lib STATEMENT Saleh. "Our annual winter worksession is AND GOALS well worth the addition- WHICH WILL al time we give to plan BE REVIEWED for a visionary future." Euless City Council ANNUALLY AS is dedicated to planned GOALS ARE progress for the future COMPLETED. of Euless. This planned progress has been evi- dent through Council Members, Planning and Zoning Members and staff revising and updating the Unified Development Code. For information about Euless' strategic plan or to speak with a Council Member, call 685-1434. page 4 r -----------------------------'T 1 � City Council Election The Euless City Council election for Place 5 & 6 will be held on May 3. Glenn Walker currently holds Place 5 and Katie Edwards was elected to complete Henry Boatright's term at Place 6 in 1995. They are both seeking to be re-elected for 1 another three year term. Glenn Walker rejoined the Euless Council in 1993 after serving 15 years during 1975-1990. Challenging Walker to Place 5 is Dr. Don S. Suges, a retired dentist. Place 6 is unopposed, which will allow Ms. Edwards to continue her tenure on Council for another three years. The two voting locations on May 3 will be at Midway Recreation Center, 300 W. Midway, and Bear Creek Elementary, 401 Bear Creek Drive. The polling locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early voting will be held weekdays only at Midway Recreation Center from Monday, April 14 through Tuesday, April 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The polling center will be open one Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For additional information about the election, call the City Secretary at 685-1434. 1 � ELECTION MAY 3, 1997 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Midway Recreation Center 300 W. Midway OR ' Bear Creek Elementary l 401 Bear Creek Drive EARLY VOTING April 14 -April 29 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Midway Recreation Center 300 W Midway (weekdays only) April 19 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Saturday) Midway Recreation Center 300 W. Midway L 1 � -----------------------------J Euless Volunteer of the Year Each year, the United Way recognizes individuals for their contributions and volunteer efforts throughout Northeast Tarrant County. Andy Chesney, Euless resident and owner of B & B Wrecker Service, has been selected as Euless' United Way Volunteer of the Year for 1996. Mr. Chesney has volunteered countless hours to assist the Euless Police and fire Departments. He helps the Fire Department when they need help with serious fires and provides cars for both the Fire and Police Departments for training efforts. He is always ready to assist in an emer- gency situation such as helping the Euless Police Department direct traffic at the accident where a D/FW Airport Officer had died. In addition to his volunteer efforts with the city, he also enjoys volunteering his time and ser- vices to Trinity High School (THS). Mr. Chesney assists the THS Project Graduation committee annually by providing a crashed car depicting the repercussions of drunk driving. Andy Chesney is a dedicated Euless resident who devotes countless hours to benefit not only the city, but the future leaders of the city. Mr. Chesney will be honored at the United Way Volunteer of the Year Ceremony on April 24. Animal Control Certificates of Appreciation Euless Animal Control issued thirteen Certificates of Appreciation to citizens who helped an animal in need of assistance due to an injury. Those individuals who received certificates during 1.996 are as follows: Will Bagley, B&B Wrecker Service "Rendered Emergency Aid to an Injured Animal." He stayed with an unconscious Basenji dog who had been hit by two different vehicles. Vanesa Kesinger, Euless resident They witnessed a Siberian Husky being hit by a vehicle and called Animal Control to transport the dog to an Animal Emergency Clinic. Santiaoo Gonzalez, Euless Apartment (omplez Maintenance Employee "Rescued Two Abandoned Kittens." He found two five week old kittens in a dumpster which were later put up for adoption at the Animal Shelter. (arrie Mc(artney, Euless resident "Rendered to the Aid of an Abandoned Animal." "Rendered Emergency Medical Attention to She rescued a Siamese cat that had been tied up in an Animal." She rescued a severely malnourished red and white tabby cat from S. Pipeline Road and took it to a veterinarian for treatment. Euless Police Officer Joe Poerth "Rendered Aid to an Injured Animal." He retrieved a Yorkshire Terrier dog from the road after it was hit by a car in Bear Creek Park. He kept the dog in his police vehicle until Animal Control arrived. Paulina A. Fuenzalida, Euless resident "Rescued a family of dogs." She found a stray Shepherd mix female dog who had delivered her pups in the woods. Ms. Fuenzalida catered to their needs until Animal Control could meet with her (which was a couple days after the pups were delivered) and take them to the shelter. (arolyn uobza, (athy Peterson, and Jared Smith; Euless residents a trash bag and placed in a dumpster. The cat's cries were heard by Ms. McCartney, who immediately rescued the cat and brought it to the shelter. Kelly and Pam (urrent, Euless residents "Rendered to the Aid of an Injured Animal." They assisted a Cocker Spaniel after it had been hit by a speeding motorist. Vanesa Kesinger, Euless resident "Rendered Emergency Foster Care." She had found three puppies that had lost their mother at five days of age. She raised the puppies to the weaning age and then put them up for adoption to good homes. Tish Naoicak, Euless School Teacher "Rendered to the Aid of an Animal." She rescued a Bichon Frise dog from heavy traffic on Hwy 157 during "rush hour" traffic. She delivered the dog to Animal Control, where he was reclaimed by "Rendered to the Aid of an Injured Animal." his family. page 5 he countdown to Arbor Daze '97 began on March 1, with a community event featuring a silent and live auction. Monies raised from the event help keep Arbor Daze a free family festival. KLUV 98.7 radio station, Arbor Daze entertainment sponsor, also began its Arbor Daze countdown by promoting the festival on air and giving away concert tickets at designated remote locations. Entertainment for Arbor Daze'97 includes The Temptations, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, The Shirelles, The Tokens, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Freddy Cannon and Bobby Vee. Hypnotist Ken Whitener will open each night before the concerts with his magnificent magical perfor- mances. In addition to the nightly musical entertainment, 1 Crawfish will be entertaining audiences daily with their high j energy musical performances on i the Allen Samuels Dodge Stage. The concerts are free but tickets will be required to enter the nightly shows and must be picked up before the festival begins on April 18, or there will be a $5 charge at the gate. Tickets may be obtained from KLUV 98.7, at their designated remote sites, as well as Midway Recreation Center. Although musical entertainment is offered nightly, daytime visitors can browse through arts and craft booths, a business exposition, local entertainment shows and a plant sale. Carnival rides, along with food and beverages, will also be available with the purchase of tickets. The Euless Arbor Daze festival commemorates the 125th anniversary of Arbor Day. J. Sterling Morton founded the special tree planting day in 1872 when he proposed the holiday, Arbor Day, to the National Board of Agriculture. In honor of this anniversary, 10,000 free trees will be given to visitors who watch a video on the history of Arbor Day. "We have watched this festival grow over the past eight years from a Lawn and Garden Show to a national award winning festival that attracts over 125,000 people," said Rick Herold, Director of Community Services. "We have a great festival planned this year that we feel will be the best one yet!" Arbor Daze will be held on the grounds of the Municipal Complex (201 Ector Drive) and across Ector Drive, which will be temporarily closed during the festival. Free parking with complimentary shuttle service will be available at Trinity High School and Campus West, on the west side of Hwy 157. Parking and shuttle service will also be available from the Kmart parking lot but there will be a $3.00 shuttle service charge. Arbor Daze will be held on April 18,19, & 20, 1997, and anyone needing information about the festival can call 685-1669. pymxjo� Arbor Daze visitors can park and ride the complimentary* shuttle service from three loca- tions. The shuttles will provide continuous, round trip service during the entire festival. Parking** is available at: Trinity High School (Hwy 157 and Trojan Trail) Campus West (Hwy 157) Kmart Parking Lot (corner of Hwy 10 and Hwy 157) (*$3.00 charge for shuttle service from Kmart Parking Lot) **Parking is not available at First Baptist Church due to prior commitments. Over 100 community members, along with city staff, lend to the success of Arbor Daze by volunteering in ticket sales, souvenir sales and information booths. Volunteer Coordinator Diane Eggers is still seeking citizens to volunteer any of the three days. If interested, call Diane at 685-1670. page 6 SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE ---U- - IOW C TROJAN n ✓AY ZOf�F`N0 PARKING - TOW AWAY ZONE of NO PARKING - TOW AWAY ZONE A Q Z �c a D rr��f 11 x POST 4 c OFFICE pe � o 0 PARKING - TOW AWAY ZONE lb �. CARNIVAL s BOSE J SPEAKERS f NK rH PS How O Oc 9! L B�ARYDR. PEPPER �0 / W COMMUNITY O •'� 0 f / STAGE HDCP V GOLF TENTO a BDO ' ro TK:KET 3 'J PARKING EVENT SOUVENIRSO SCAROUS0. 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Gary Lewis and the Playboys 10:30 p.m. The Temptations SUNDAY, APRIL 20 5:00 p.m. hypnotist Ken Whitener 6:00 p.m. Freddy Cannon 7:00 p.m. The Shirelles 8:00 p.m. bobby Vee 12o, 1RBOR DAY 1872-1997 e TheShtreUec page 10 dire Safety Trailer Teaching chil- dren and local civic groups about the importance of fire safety and how to hang a fire has become a tc Euless Fire Departmer Department wants to PUI �,A 33 a iuwac 1- Safety Trailer that could be used at schools, senior citizen centers, neighborhood watch meetings and other organizations to teach the proper ways to react to a house fire. As Lt. Franchot Thomas stated, "This Fire Safety Trailer is an excellent teaching aid used to instruct persons of all ages the correct methods of inspecting their homes for hazards and practicing the proper `Home Fire Escape."' The Fire Department personnel has been raising funds for about a year to obtain the neces- patronize the following businesses and drop any spare change in the Euless Fire Department coin boxes. Donations can also be made at the fire Department Arbor Daze booth or by sending a check to the Euless Fire Depart- ment, 201 N. Ector, Euless, Texas, 76039. For additional information, contact Lt. Franchot Thomas at (817) 685-1605. Bary monies to • • • purchase this instructional vehicle. Local hcorae Service Stations lurr's Cafeteria businesses have 612 N. Industrial & 801 W. Airport Frwy agreed to help 220 W. Euless Blvd. the Fire Depart- ShoulPlace lanes ment in their Machul's 1901 W. Airport Frwy fundraising 1201 W. Airport Frwy., efforts b ll y allow- Euless Town Centre Texaco Service Station ing coin collec- Airport Frwy. and Ector Dr. tion boxes to be Dick's Mobil Gas Station placed in their Airport Frwy. and West [ark Way 7-1 1 stores for cus- 101 Glade Rd., 2390 Fuller tomers to donate Mr. ( loodmart Wiser, 699 Harwood spare change. 202 N. Ector Drive The Fire Depart- Stop & Go ment encourages Verna's We 2500 N. Main residents to 111 W Euless Blvd. Pancho's Main Street Mobil 1200 W Airport Frwy, 105 N. Main Street Euless Town Centre page 11 CONSTRUCTION NEXT 4 MILES A*W * A MAJOR SPORTSPLEX OF THE YEAR FROM SPORTSPLEX OPERATORS AND DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION Softball World at Texas Star USSSA DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR FROM THE GREATER SOUTHWEST DIVISION Rick Lyle, Manager of Softball World at Texas Star CERTIFICATE OF PLANNING EXCELLENCE FROM MIDWEST SECTION OF TEXAS CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION Planning and Development Department EULESS DIGEST RECEIVED AN AWARD OF MERIT FROM CITY HALL COMMUNICATIONS Public Information Office CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FROM THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA Finance Department POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS MICHAEL WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD Joseph F. Hoerth DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD -CIVILIAN James Kevin Daniel DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD -SWORN Christopher Alt DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD -SWORN Ray A. Hinojosa W.M. "BLACKIE" SUSTAIRE MEMORIAL AWARD Michael W. Duff CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Michele Hastings SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Ronald V Williamson POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD Kimberly Bray SIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Lt. Jerry Shiflet and Battalion Chief David Byers CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Firefighter Cody Delmere DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD FOR WORK WITH CHRISTMAS PARADE Battalion Chief John O'Brien Captain Ronnie McClendon Driver Engineer Michael Parks Firefighter 2/Paramedic Lance Judd Firefighter 2/Paramedic Tom Tyre Firefighter/Paramedic Kelly Varwig page 12 LIFESAVING AWARD Battalion Chief Gary Thompson Captain Ronnie McClendon Lieutenant Rick Clark Lieutenant Jerry Sutton Driver Engineer Mike Christenson Driver Engineer Steve Mayo Driver Engineer Keith Smith Firefighter Tommy Crist Firefighter Darrin Murray Firefighter James Rowell Firefighter Kenny Wroblski Firefighter Alan Cavender ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Firefighter Kenny Wroblski PUBLIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Driver Engineer Keith Smith EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR Driver Engineer Michael Parks PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR Firefighter Jon Evans DRIVER ENGINEER OF THE YEAR Driver Engineer Steve Mayo FIRE SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR Lieutenant Danny Phillips FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Driver Engineer Michael Parks Morris farm kouse is 1997 Showhouse he Historical Preservation Council for Tarrant County has chosen the Morris Farm House, located adjacent to the Morrisdale subdivision, as the 1997 Designer's Showhouse. Residents of the Morrisdale neighborhood, Jerry and Brenda Jenkins, had purchased the Morris Farm House just prior to it being chosen as a Showhouse. Each year, the Historical Preservation Council chooses a historic home for area designers to decorate the interior and immediate exterior of the house for display to the public. Euless is proud that the Morris Farm House will be the first Showhouse outside the City of Fort Worth, something the Historical Preservation Council hopes will broaden the base of their countywide organization. Built in 1935 by Emory and Rae Morris, this house was located on their 240 acre tract farm in rural Tarrant County. The Morris Farm House has transgressed from a simple frame farmhouse to a 16 room ranch style rock home with high ceilings, hardwood floors and windows at every glance. The rocks of this unique rustic house were gleaned from the surrounding farm, which adds to the charm of both cottage and ranch style dwellings. Interestingly, Rae Morris was known as a prominent business woman who began as a home baker and purportedly traded eggwhites and recipes with her neighbor, Mrs. Baird. She found her fortune when she opened the Park Place Bakery, an "exclusive cakeshop" known for its angel food cakes. Her husband, Emory Morris, was apparently very meticulous about their house and had stones dug up from the property when they moved their house from what is now Pipeline Road to its present location, a few hundred feet from the roadway. The Morris Farm House will be open to the public Saturday, April 26 through Sunday, May 11. The Historical Preservation Council anticipates over 7,000 people to tour the 1997 Showhouse and hopes that it will become a tourist attraction like previous Showhouses, such as Thistle Hill and the Downtown YMCA. Tickets for Showhouse 1997 can be pur- chased prior to the event for $8.00 or can be purchased at the door for $10.00. A tea room and gift shop will be available and the money raised will benefit the Tarrant County Historical Preservation Council. For additional informa- tion, call Susan Frost, Showhouse Chairperson, at 6544912. 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Ector 22 City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., Euless Municipal Complex 23 Night of a Thousand Stars, 7:00 p.m., Euless Public Library 2(1 Early Voting Ends MAY D.A.R.E. Celebration, Pennington Field 3 Election for Council Members Place 5 & 6 and School Board Elections, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. 13 City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., Euless Municipal Complex 22 Texas Star Golf Course opening T H E MC I T Y0 F 1r T Pcc .J S 26Memorial Day, Municipal Complex closed 2Tuless ity Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., Municipal Complex City Council worksession, 5:00 p.m., 2'7- Euless Municipal Complex JUN[ 1 City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., O Euless Municipal Complex 12 HEB Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, Texas Star Golf Course 24 City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., Euless Municipal Complex July 4 Independence Day, Municipal Complex closed For more information on any city meetings, please call the Media Relations Office at 685-1821. 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