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Home My WebLink AboutEuless Today Summer/Fall 20010 I Greetings from Your Mayor N Dear Citizens, r Wow! What a wonderful group of citi- zens we have living in Euless and our sur- R. rounding cities, as well. The front page of Euless Today says it all — almost. Our city truly made history for the United States Olympic Congress when they visited here in June. Thank you to all who participated in the welcome for the USOC when they Ccame to visit Euless. From the children r with flags, the adults with happy faces, the tow trucks all in a line, the fire trucks with the red and blue waters, our friends who came >44 to support us and our terrific staff who put it all together. The Dallas Morning News headline "Euless homers with Olympic Spirit" is a terrific tribute for Euless and when the Dallas 2012 president Richard Greene said "Euless is a small city with a great heart," I know you all agree. Thanks again for all of you who put our best foot forward. And thanks again and again to all our volunteers who make Euless special. Arbor Daze this year was the very best ever and the weather was just perfect. But Arbor Daze could not happen with- out the support of all our volunteers, including our city staff. Our Volunteer of the Year for 2000 is Geri Sorg. Please get to know Geri and read all about her involvement in volunteerism inside our Euless Today. There are some great articles in this issue on health and safety for our families, from children to seniors. The Public Access Defibrillation program is presently being implemented throughout our city. All of our ambulances have defibrillators and the program is to have one in every citizen center. Please read the article on Air Pollution. It affects every person and some more than others. Also included is an article on Child Safety. We welcome our new councilmember Bob Edwards to our city council. You may remember his wife, Katie, served on the city ' council in the past. I Councilmember Carl Tyson was elected Mayor Pro Tem for the term 2001-2002. Councilmember Bobby Baker retired in May after ' 12 years on the council. I The groundbreaking for the Police and Courts Facility was held last summer and the facility is really looking great. Do drive by and see what has happened to the old Western Hills Inn site. The facil- ity should be completed in early fall and then the move will take place. The city will have a grand opening, perhaps in early November, for all our citizens. Plans are for a special date to have all our facilities open to the public. Our city council and staff earnestly try to communicate with our citizens through this Euless Today newsmagazine, the Web site (www.ci.euless.tx.us), email (eulessinfo@ci.euless.tx.us), Cable k , Access Channel 16 and the city telephone lines that are printed on page 11 inside. From time to time the city includes information in the water bills and the city bulletin boards have all the public meet- ings listed. Never hesitate to communicate with any city official if you have special needs. • Enjoy our city facilities and all the wonderful programs at the civic centers and library and parks. On a personal note, I thank each person who sent the many cards, notes and calls during my recent surgery. All of you are so special I to me and my family and you made my convalescence much easier. The Main Street construction begins soon, the Harwood con- • struction continues, as does the Mid -Cities construction. Please be I patient and remember We Are Building A Better Tomorrow for our citizens. _ Mary Lib Saleh Mayor IEuless City Council Carl Tyson Mayor Pro Tem Place 1 Leon Hogg Place 2 Bob Edwards Place 3 Charlie Miller Place 4 Glenn Porterfield Place 5 Veva Lou Massey Place 6 Euless Mission Statement To provide citizens the best and most efficient services possible that protect and enhance quality of life through planning and visionary leadership. Euless Parks and Leisure Services Board Eric Owens, Chairperson Glendora Waldrup, Vice Chairperson Boyce Byers Carl Miller Bruce Ebert Stacey Hollinger Mike Daniel Carroll "Scotty" Scott EULE The City Magazine da Summer/Fall 2001 Y Edition Contents Life saving tool installed at Midway Recreation Center Bob Edwards elected to Euless City Council Geri Sorg selected Euless' 2000 Volunteer of the Year Police & Courts Facility update Air pollution takes toll on children, elderly just how safe is your child? Euless Public Library Record-breaking Arbor Daze 2001 "BEST EVER" Crud Cruiser makes two stops at Euless City Hall this fall City of Euless Phone Numbers City Manager's Office Joe Hennig City Manager Gary McKamie Deputy City Manager Department Directors Randy Byers Director of Public Works & Engineering Leonard Carmack Police Chief Mike Collins Director of Planning and Development Loretta Getchell Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services Rick Herold Director of Parks and Community Services Lee Koontz Fire Chief Bill Ridgway Director of Economic Development 4 ; 4 5 ' 5 6-7 8 9 10 II II On the Cover Youth greet the United States Olympic Congress Site Evaluation Team at The Parks of Texas Star. Photo by Lori De La Cruz Community Events 12-13 * National Night Out *Taste of Northeast *American Heart Walk * Euless Library Foundation Casino Night • Halloween Thing * Parade of Lights * Heritage Park Christmas * ICEFEST 2001 Midway Recreation Center 14-25 Fall Class Schedule Park Facilities 26-27 Parks at Texas Star 28 Dr Pepper StarCenter 28 Texas Star Golf Course 29'' Raven's Grille 29 Softball World 30 Calendar of Events 31 Euless homers with Olympic spirit 32 Editors of Euless Today Lori De La Cruz Communications/Marketing Manager Suzanne Hendrickson Recreation Superintendent Contributors to Euless Today Penny Carrillo — Fire Dept. Administrative Secretary Christine Cox — Fire Prevention/Education Jeff Morris — EMS Battalion Chief/ Emergency Management Coordinator Lt. Franchot Thomas — Fire Prevention/Education If you have any questions or comments about Euless Today or city activities, call (817) 685-1821, email ldelacruz@ci.euless.tx.us or write to: Public Information Office 201 N. Ector Euless, TX 76039 Euless Today is also available online at www.ci.euless.tx.us 0 Z it'd tv f+ 3 M Life saving tool installed at Midway Recreation Center f your heart stops beating, the quicker it can be restarted, the better your chances of survival. The City of Euless is currently investing in our citizens' futures by implementing a P.A.D. (Public Access Defibrillation) program. The program is designed to place Automatic External Defibrillators in various locations throughout the city. The goal is to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The mor- tality from Sudden Cardiac Arrest can exceed 80 percent without an AED program. Approximately 350,000 people die each year as a result of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Sudden Cardiac Arrest, unlike a heart attack, strikes without warning and this event is very unpredictable. Statistics show that during a cardiac arrest, for every minute a victim goes without an AED, the chance for survival decreases 10 percent. On an average in the U.S., a person dies every two minutes due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The City of Euless prides itself on being a communi- ty -oriented city. As a city we provide many avenues for our citizens to enjoy our amenities. We have lavish parks, a golf course, recreation center, senior center, Softball World, Dr Pepper StarCenter and various other attractions. We now also have a tool at our disposal to potentially save our citizens' lives. The American Heart Association sets a standard for surviving a Sudden Cardiac Arrest event. The plan for survival is a five step process: 1. Early Recognition — Recognizing an Emergency 2. Early Access — 911 3. Early CPR — CPR Training 4. Early Defibrillation — AEDs 5. Early Advanced Care — time to get an ambulance Currently the City of Euless has one AED at the Midway Recreation Center. All of the support staff is American Heart Association certified in CPR and AED operations. We are hoping to purchase additional AEDs and install them in the following locations: Simmons Senior Center, Texas Star Golf Course, Softball World, Photo by Lt. Franchot Thomas Anicia Brown goes through CPR training at Midway Recreation Center. All of the support staff is American Heart Association certified in CPR and AED operations. Library and the City Hall Complex. Implementing the Public Access Defibrillation pro- gram will add a valuable asset to our community. We are looking forward to moving ahead with this project citywide. If you have any questions in reference to this or any other medical subject, please call Jeff Morris, EMS Battalion Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator for the Euless Fire Department at 817-685-1600. Jeff Morris and Penny Carrillo Bob Edwards elected to Euless City Council Years of Residence in Euless: 6 Family: • Spouse: Katie • Children: Jason & Kyle Occupation: Executive General Adjuster Affiliations/Memberships: Registered Professional Adjusters, Inc. Hobbies/Interests: fishing, camping, farming and hunting What do you feel is Euless' best asset?: The people What do you hope to accomplish as a City Councilperson?: • Economic development along Highways 360, 10 and 157 • Main Street construction Bob Edwards, Place 3 Geri Sorg selected Euless' 2000 Volunteer of the Year olunteers are the lifeblood of any vibrant city in our nation. They selflessly give their time and energy to make their communities stronger. For the past 14 years, the United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant County has provided a process and a public forum to recognize from the 36 cities in Tarrant County those residents who have distinguished themselves by performing outstanding volunteer serv- ice. In 2000, the City of Euless nominated Geri Sorg as Volunteer of the Year. Sorg has volunteered at many levels in Euless. Having served on the Historical Preservation Committee and Economic Development Board in vari- ous capacities, Geri's talents and energy have been a sustaining force throughout Euless. After completing the inaugural Citizen's Police Academy Class, she went on to lead the Alumni Association for four years. Her volunteer efforts don't stop with Euless, though. Through her work with the United Way, Drug Prevention Resources, Teen Court and the Arts Council of Northeast Tarrant County, the quality of living in this area has been increased ten -fold. Mayor Mary Lib Saleh said, "Geri is the kind of vol - Photo by Lt. Franchot Thomas unteer every city needs and covets. She works quietly and diligently and she volunteers for the most impor- tant and often the less desirable jobs. She is so depend- able and works with a happy spirit and never complains. Geri leads with her gentleness and special talent of caring. We are fortunate to have a volunteer like Geri in our city." 5 O WT 3 Geri Sorg was honored at the W !+� United Way Awards r+ and Volunteer � • Recognition Dinner C in May. M unteer every city needs and covets. She works quietly and diligently and she volunteers for the most impor- tant and often the less desirable jobs. She is so depend- able and works with a happy spirit and never complains. Geri leads with her gentleness and special talent of caring. We are fortunate to have a volunteer like Geri in our city." 5 B Air pollution takes toll on children, elderly he clock is ticking down to 2007. That's when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will determine if the North Texas region has reached the acceptable "attainment" of clean air standards. The Federal Clean Air Act amendments of 1990 outline severe restrictions that may be imposed by the EPA on regions which fail to comply with certain specific air quality stan- dards. These restrictions include limits on the growth of businesses in the region and in some cases, non-compliance may also result in the loss of federal highway funds. Currently, Tarrant, Dallas, Denton and Collin coun- ties are included in the concentrations are at unhealthy levels. Exertion generally causes you to breathe harder and faster. Who is at risk? ■ One group at high risk from ozone expo- sure is active children because this group often spends a large part of the summer playing outdoors. How- ever, people of all ages wno are active out- doors are at increased risk because, during physical activity, ozone penetrates deeper into the parts of the lungs that are more vulnerable to injury. ■ People with respiratory diseases that make their lungs more vulnerable to ozone may experience health effects earlier and at lower ozone levels than less sensitive individuals. ■ Ozone can irritate the respiratory system, causing coughing, throat irritation and/or an uncomfortable sensation in the chest. ■ Ozone can reduce lung function and make it more difficult to breathe deeply and vigorously. Breathing may become more rapid and shallow than normal. This reduction in lung function may limit a person's ability to engage in vigorous outdoor activities. ■ Ozone can aggravate asthma. When ozone levels are high more people with asthma have attacks that require a doctor's attention or the use of additional medication. ■ Ozone can increase susceptibility to respiratory infections. ■ Ozone can inflame and damage the lining of the lungs. When this happens, more ozone is taken into your lungs and ozone reaches tissues that are susceptible to injury. But it all still comes down to ozone. So what is it? Ozone is an odorless, colorless gas com- posed of three atoms of oxygen. Ozone occurs both in the Earth's upper atmosphere and at ground level. Ozone can be good or bad, depend- ing on where it is found. Ozone occurs naturally in the Earth's upper atmosphere — 10 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface — where it forms a protective layer that shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. This beneficial ozone is gradually being continued on page 7 non -attainment region. Speed limit reductions will be introduced in the Metroplex this summer as the region continues its quest to reduce ozone pollution. The Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, expects to implement five -mile - per hour speed limit reductions in areas where current speed limits are 65- and 70 -miles per hour by September 2001. The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, TNRCC, included reduced speed limits in its latest plan to reduce ozone pollution in North Texas because driving at lower speeds is known to increase fuel efficiency and reduce vehicle emissions which con- tribute to ozone pollution. But air quality is not just an economic or transporta- tion issue. It also affects your health. Prior to 2000, citizens received reports of "Ozone Action Days." The general feedback was that the public ri didn't understand what ozone was or how it affected them, so they tended to ignore the alerts. So last summer, Texas adopted the EPA's Air Quality Index, or AQI, a color -coded system which reported air quality conditions, not ozone accumulations. The pur- pose of the AQI is to help the public understand what local air quality means to your health. See the AQI chart on the next page. j Although physical exer- tion helps build up strength in the heart and lungs, exerting yourself outdoors can actually increase your chances of experiencing health effects when ozone concentrations are at unhealthy levels. Exertion generally causes you to breathe harder and faster. Who is at risk? ■ One group at high risk from ozone expo- sure is active children because this group often spends a large part of the summer playing outdoors. How- ever, people of all ages wno are active out- doors are at increased risk because, during physical activity, ozone penetrates deeper into the parts of the lungs that are more vulnerable to injury. ■ People with respiratory diseases that make their lungs more vulnerable to ozone may experience health effects earlier and at lower ozone levels than less sensitive individuals. ■ Ozone can irritate the respiratory system, causing coughing, throat irritation and/or an uncomfortable sensation in the chest. ■ Ozone can reduce lung function and make it more difficult to breathe deeply and vigorously. Breathing may become more rapid and shallow than normal. This reduction in lung function may limit a person's ability to engage in vigorous outdoor activities. ■ Ozone can aggravate asthma. When ozone levels are high more people with asthma have attacks that require a doctor's attention or the use of additional medication. ■ Ozone can increase susceptibility to respiratory infections. ■ Ozone can inflame and damage the lining of the lungs. When this happens, more ozone is taken into your lungs and ozone reaches tissues that are susceptible to injury. But it all still comes down to ozone. So what is it? Ozone is an odorless, colorless gas com- posed of three atoms of oxygen. Ozone occurs both in the Earth's upper atmosphere and at ground level. Ozone can be good or bad, depend- ing on where it is found. Ozone occurs naturally in the Earth's upper atmosphere — 10 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface — where it forms a protective layer that shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. This beneficial ozone is gradually being continued on page 7 destroyed by manmade chemi- cals. An area where ozone has been significantly depleted — for example, over the North or South Pole — is sometimes called a "hole in the ozone." In the Earth's lower atmos- phere, near ground level, ozone is formed when pollutants emit- ted by cars, power plants, indus- trial boilers, refineries, chemical plants and other sources react chemically in the presence of sunlight. Ozone at ground level is a harm- ful pollutant. Ozone pollution is a concern during the summer months, when the weather conditions needed to form it — lots of sun, hot temperatures — normal- ly occur. Roughly one out of every three people in the United States is at a higher risk of experiencing ozone -related health effects. Sensitive people include children and adults who are active outdoors, people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, and people with unusu- al sensitivity to ozone. In January, The City of Euless received a grant from the North Texas Commission's North Texas Clean Air Coalition for public education relating to air pollution reduction. As part of the education ini- tiative, the City will be posting Air Pollution Watch/Warning information on both its Public Access Cable Channel (AT&T – Channel 16) and on its Web site, www.ci.euless.tx.us throughout the Ozone Season – May 1 through October 31. If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Public Information Office at 817-685-1821. Air Quality Index Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid all outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit outdoor exertion. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. No health impacts are expected within this range. Just how safe is your child? Avery frightening thing happened to me recently. I was asked to perform a child safe- ty seat check for some daycare providers and parents in this area. I checked 11 car seats that day and this was the result: None of them were installed correctly! Does this mean that child care providers and parents don't want the best for their children? Absolutely not. What it does mean is that there are entirely too many makes and models of cars and car seats out there for the average person to know how to correctly install a child safety seat. Ask yourself a couple of questions about the car seat your child is using right now: Have you recently checked the National Highway Traffic Safety Association safety seat recall list to know if your child's seat has a defect? 2. Have you checked the manufacturer's guidelines to make sure your child's safety seat is still within the specifications for weight and height limitations? 3. Do you know what a tether strap is and are you using one? 4. Can your child get out of his/her seat without your help? 5. Can you move the seat in any direction more than one inch while it's buckled in? These are only five of the numerous questions that a certified car seat technician will find out when you have your child safety seat checked for proper installa- tion and compatibility. If you answered even one of these questions "no," then chances are that your child safety seat is not prop- erly installed and your child is simply not as safe as he/she could possibly be. Out of 1,210 seats that tech- nicians had checked in a recent study, only 48 seats had been installed properly. So why is all this such a big deal? Here are some interesting facts: • Child safety seats that are properly installed have shown to reduce infant deaths by 71 percent, 54 per- cent for toddlers and reduces the overall need for child hospitalization by 69 percent. • Unintentional injuries are the number one cause of all childhood deaths and 42 percent of those are from motor vehicle collisions. • Approximately seven children die in collisions alone and another 866 are injured ... every day. I could go on and on about the terrible things I've seen as a Paramedic; the children I have pulled out of vehicles; or the parents I have cried with when a child's life was lost. I know everyone thinks they drive safely and maybe you do. But can you account for the other thousand people sharing the road with you? The important thing is to make you, as a parent, a grandparent, a caregiver or a friend, realize that it is just not worth the risk. To schedule a free child safety seat inspection, please call Fire Administration at 817-685-1600. You have nothing to lose except a child if you don't. Christine Cox Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Dr. 817-685-1480 Upcoming Events Mid -Cities Genealogy Society Thursday, August 2 7 p.m. Let's Talk About Books Tuesday, August 7 1:30 p.m. MasterWorks — Tin Roof Tango Monday, August 13 7 p.m. Take five talented musicians, add more than 30 acoustic instruments and music from six continents, and you have Tin Roof Tango. According to their Web site, "The variety of musical styles and the multiple timbres join together with...`downright educational' banter to create a performance which appeals to a broad spectrum of ages and musical tastes." Let's Talk About Books Tuesday, September 4 1:30 p.m. Mid -Cities Genealogy Society Thursday, September 6 7 p.m. Semi -Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, September 21— Member Preview Saturday, September 22 Sunday, September 23 Books and more books at rock bottom prices. Proceeds support the Library through the Euless Friends of the Library. Festivities for the entire family will include jugglers and clowns. Euless Public Library Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. — 9 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Sunday 1 — 5 p.m. Phone Numbers Children's Desk 817-685-1493 Reference Desk 817-685-1489 Circulation Desk 817-685-1481 Administration 817-685-1679 Special Seminars Internet Seminar for Seniors Three-week course on how to use the Internet. Part One — Sept. 4 & 5 Part Two — Sept. 11 & 12 Part Three — Sept. 18 & 19 Please contact Diane Eggers at 817-685-1670 to register. Microsoft Word Seminar Three-week course on Microsoft Word. Will be held on Wednesdays in September at 6:30 p.m. Exact dates to be determined. Personal Finance Seminar Three-week course on Microsoft Word. Will be held on Tuesdays in September at 6:30 p.m. Exact dates to be determined. For more information on any of these programs, please call 817-685-1489. September is Library Card Sign -Up Month! Having f U1 when X Use your library card 10 times in September to have your fines waived and be entered in a drawing for a free DVD or Video. Some restrictions will apply. 72 F2 Record-breaking Arbor Daze 2001 "BEST EVER" R �F a 2 t happened just like the saying goes: "Build it and they will come." So we built the best Arbor Daze fes - 4J tival in its 13 -year history and the people came. r' " Lots of people. Estimates are 180,000 people. y That is almost four times the population of Euless! The combination of food, crafts, free trees, communi- ty involvement and live entertainment makes Arbor Daze a premier destination for families in North Texas. rM AV Ik w Yu css kN U 10 *,Y ib/'4epx 4. Crud Cruiser makes two stops at Euless City Hall this fall 0 Id paint, dead bat- teries, used oil ander oil filters. Crud. Yucky crud. But mark your calendar for two opportuni- ties to "Conquer Your Crud!" 5m On both Saturday, September 8 and Saturday, Pesti e October 20, the Crud Cruiser will be accepting your household "crud" at the Euless Municipal Complex, 201 N. Ector Dr. from 9 to 11 a.m. Space is limited! The mobile collection unit can accept material from approximately 75 households each collection day. If the unit has already reached its capacity upon your arrival, please deliver your materials, at no cost, to the Environmental Collection Center in east Fort Worth. The Crud Cruiser and the Environmental Collection Center will accept: • acids • aerosol cans • antifreeze • batteries • brake fluid • craft chemicals • degreasers • drain cleaners • fertilizers • fluorescent lights • herbicides • hobby chemicals • household chemicals • motor oil • paints and stains • paint thinners • pest strips • pesticides • pharmaceuticals • photo chemicals • pool chemicals • oil filters • solvents • transmission fluids They cannot accept: • ammunition • explosives • medical waste • tires • radioactive material (smoke detectors) • waste generated by businesses The Environmental Collection Center is located at NAMes uPRIN 6400 Bridge St. in east Fort � Is Worth. It is open Thursday and MY Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proof of residency (cur- rent utility bill) is required at the Euless collections and the ECC. For more information, call 817-685-1410. 1 City of Euless Phone Numbers 1 1 The City of Euless has an extensive voice mail system 1 t+ 1 designed to make communication between residents and 1 1 city staff as convenient as possible. Voice mail allows per- 1 sons to leave tape recorded messages for city employees. 1 If an extension is busy, the incoming call is automati- cally routed to voice mail so the caller can leave a mes- sage and the employee will return the call. 1 C 1 Any calls made to 817-685-1420 will be answered 1 Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., by an operator who will route the incoming inquiries to the proper department. 1 1 1 1 Emergency 9-1-1 1 1 Animal Shelter 817-685-1594 1 1 Building Permits 817-685-1630 1 O 1 City Manager 817-685-1422 1 1 City Secretary 817-685-1434 1 1 Code Services 817-685-1625 1 1 Economic Development 817-685-1869 1 1 1 Finance 817-685-1826 Fire Department (non -emergency) 817-685-1600 ; 1 Fire Marshal 817-685-1659 1 1 Job Line 817-685-1450 1 1 Library 817-685-1679 1 1 Mayor's Office 817-685-1419 1 1 Midway Recreation Center 817-685-1666 1 1 Municipal Court 817-685-1460 1 1 Parks and Community Services 817-685-1429 1 1 Parks at Texas Star 817-685-1838 1 1 Personnel 817-685-1451 1 1 Planning and Development 817-685-1630 1 1 Police Department (non -emergency) 817-685-1500 1 1 Public Information 817-685-1821 1 Public Works 817-685-1580 Recycling Hotline 817-685-1825 1 1 1 Trash and Recycling Service 817-685-1410 1 1 Softball World at Texas Star 817-267-7867 1 1 Streets/Utilities 817-685-1580 1 ~i 1 The Golf Course at Texas Star 817-685-7888 1 1 The Conference Center at Texas Star 817-685-1845 1 1 Water Office/Utility Billing 817-685-1471 1 1 email: eulessinfo@ci.euless.tx.us 1 1 Web Site Address: www.ci.euless.tx.us 1 1 Cable Access Channel 16 1 1 1 1 For other city offices, please call the 1 1 Euless operator at 817-685-1420. 1 ----------------� 11 W) 4J W O U N A T 1 0 N A L avwl MMM MWWWo I_MI ANN— Tuesday, August 7 The 18th Annual National Night Out is a unique crime/drug prevention event designed to promote neighborhood spirit and police/com- munity partnerships. Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods "celebrate" National Night Out with a variety of events and activities such as block parties, cookouts, visits from local police, parades, flashlight walks, contests and youth programs. If you would like more information on organ- izing a National Night Out event in your neigh- borhood, please contact Lt. Steve Kockos at 817-685-1562. ��►, .wu.,dr..M,w V/,1 t a s t e o f n o r t h e a s t Thursday,August 23 6 — 10 p.m. Dr Pepper StarCenter • Euless 1400 S. Pipeline Rd. Tickets are $35 in advance $40 at the door (Children 5 and under are free) For ticket info, call 817-283-3406 • 60 restaurants • Silent Auction • Raffle • Food • Drinks • Big Board • Entertainment • $10,000 Hockey Shot • Special Appearance by Mike Modano A delicious endeavor benefiting The Arts Council of Northeast Tarrant County Healthy lifestyles begin with the American Heart Walk on Sept. 29 Put on your walking shoes and let's go!! Euless' Texas Star is the host site for the American Heart Walk 2001 on Saturday, September 29. In its tenth year, the dM American Heart Walk is an annu- al 5K non-competitive walking WHO: Everyone is invited event designed to bring public WHAT: 5K (3.1 miles) non-competitive walk awareness to physical activity WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2001 and a heart -healthy lifestyle. At 9 a.m. Registration/Opening Ceremonies the same time, the event raises WHERE: Texas Star Conference Centre ��i��T�j ry�j�]��g the critical money necessary to 1400 Texas Star Parkway A M(AHR"Q fund the life-saving mission of the American Heart Association. HOW: Register by calling Tamra Ward Give your heart a workout... join the American Heart Walk. at (817) 315-5011 Euless Library Foundation presents 6:30 — 10:30 p.m. Texas Star Conference Centre • 1400 Texas Star Parkway Advance Tickets will be available at Euless Public Library. Call the Library at 817-685-1679 for more information. All proceeds benefit the Euless Public Library. Halloween Thing Wednesday, October 31 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. Bring your little goblin to (y the "Halloween Thing" on Wednesday, October 31. The Midway Recreation Center will transform into a freakish funhouse. There will be game booths, a bounce house and much more. Come show off your costume and enter the costume contest. It will be a frightfully good time for all ages. Heritage Park Christmas Saturday, December 8 6 — 8 p.m. Enjoy sights of Christmas past as you tour the historical Fuller House and Himes Log Cabin decorated for the season. Take part in the fam- ily activities in the park, write a letter to Santa, listen to choirs caroling, pet a live reindeer and visit Santa in person. Don't forget to catch a ride on the Christmas Choo-Choo. Holiday cheer and a little history all wrapped up in one great evening. Em L__n 8th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting Saturday, December 1 Don't miss the excitement and thrill of this spectac- ular show of moving lights. This year the parade should be bigger 1 and brighter than ever before. After the parade, join us at Euless City Hall for the Official Christmas Tree Lighting. Bring your family for a fun -filled evening of Christmas magic. 00 Choirs from Schools, Churches and Civic Groups are needed to sing at the Christmas in Heritage Park celebration on Saturday, Decem- ber 8. Please call Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 for more information. ICEFEST 2001 Saturday, December 15 1— 4 p.m. The City of Euless, Dr Pepper StarCenter and Imagespher Children's Museum bring you ICEFEST 2001. If you had fun al last year's event, just wait and see what we have in store for yoi in `01! Free ice skating for the whole family, Imagesphere exhibit, games and ice skating performances. All for FREE! A wonderland of activities to be enjoyed by all ages. L W 'J A� W LJ ;74 Is 14 Midway Recreation Center 300 West Midway Dr. (817) 685-1666 Midway Recreation Center Hours of Operation Monday — Thursday 6 a.m. —10 p.m. Friday 6 a.m. — 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday 12 — 6 p.m. Hours subject to change for holidays or special events. MIDWAY RECREATION CENTER FACILITY USE FEES MembershipFee Weight Room Racquetball* Category Per Visit I Per Visit Regular Member 11 1 11 11 11 (Individual) Includes: Gymnasium usage, walking/jogging trail, games area, shower availability , 111 photo membership card, 1 exciting discount 11 opportunities. 11 11 Regular :A , MI 11 Includes: All of the above for immediate family. Ultra Member (Individual) Includes: UNLIMITED WEIGHT ROOM VISITS, gymnasium usage, walking/jogging trail, games area, shower availability, photo membership 1 card, I exciting discount opportunities. 11 11� Ultra Member1111 Includes: All of the Ultra Membership for immediate family. Ultimate Member:1 I1 (individual) Includes: UNLIMITED WEIGHT ROOM VISITS, UNLIMITED SWIMMING AT THE CITY POOLS, gymnasium usage, walking/jogging trail, games area, shower availability, �I I I photo membership card, exciting discount I opportunities. r I I 11 MemberUltimate Includes: All of the Ultimate Membership for immediate family. Daily UseNot Not Not Includes: Gymnasium usage, Available walkinWiogging Available(Individual) trail, games area. '' ' Senior Citizen"' 11 1 I �I (Individual)Includes: UNLIMITED WEIGHT ROOM VISITS, gymnasium usage, walking/jogging trail, games area, 1 I1 shower availability, photo membership 1 card, 111 ■ exciting discount opportunities. 11 . 11 (Individual) Includes: Gymnasium usage, walking/jogging trail, games area, shower availability. Non-Residents1 IINot Not Not 1 Available.b Available * Racquetball prime time is Monday — Friday, 5 p.m. — Close and all day Saturday and Sunday. Racquetball Euless Senior Citizens must be 61 years of age or older. 3 Year Old Preschool (Age 3 by Sept. 4, 2001 and be completely potty trained.) Children will work on the basic skills of numbers, letters, and shapes. Each class children will work on computers, songs, stories, arts, large muscle group activities and co-operative play. Children should bring a snack, drink, backpack, folder and a change of clothes each day. This is an on-going pro- gram, once you sign your child up and timely payments are made, your child's spot will be held through May 2002. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday & Thursday Time: 9 a.m. —12:00 p.m. Instr: Fulmer/Cottrell Date: September 11 four weeks Class #: 110000-01 Cost: $65 Tap & Ballet (Ages3-5) Develop rhythm, balance, coordination and grace in this structured, but fun dance class. Creative dance choreography and techniques will be used. Students must wear a leotard, tights and black ballet and tap shoes with elastic pull ties in the tap shoes. Instructor has been teaching dance for 32 years. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. Instr: Burger Date: September 5 October 3 November 7 four weeks four weeks three weeks Class #: 110200-01 110200-03 110200-05 Cost: $19 $19 $15 Day(s): Wednesday Time: 5:15 — 6 p.m. Instr: Burger Date: September 5 October 3 November 7 four weeks four weeks three weeks Class #: 110200-02 110200-04 110200-06 Cost: $19 $19 $15 Tumbling (Ages 3-5) Students will be taught the proper way to do basic tumbling stunts, rolls, somersaults, and much more. This program is designed to develop coordination, body awareness, and basic tumbling skills. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 6 — 6:30 p.m. Instr: Burger Date: September 5 October 3 November 7 four weeks four weeks three weeks Class #: 110400-01 110400-02 110400-03 Cost: $12 $12 $10 4 & S Year Old Preschool (Age 4 by Sept. 4, 2001 and be completely potty trained.) Children will develop the kindergarten skills of numbers, let- ters, shapes and cooperative play. Join us for lots of learning fun through arts & crafts, computers, music, stories, songs and large muscle group activities. Students should bring a snack, drink, backpack, folder and a change of clothes each day. This is an ongoing program, once you sign your child up and timely payments are made, your child's spot will be held through May 2002. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Instr: Fulmer/Tolfa Date: September 10 four weeks Class #: 110001-01 Cost: $116 Pre -Judo (Ages 4 & 5) Students will achieve a greater self-confidence, heighten awareness, improve balance and practice the basic patterns of Judo. Your child will develop the "Yes I Can" attitude. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday & Thursday Time: 5 — 5:45 p.m. Instr: Weidenhof Date: September 4 October 23 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110100-01 110100-02 Cost: $40 $40 Munchkin Tennis (Ages 4-6) Kids will learn the basics of tennis at the Midway Recreation Center tennis courts, as they practice hitting forehands, backhands and the mechanics of serving. A great way to introduce your little one to a lifetime sport. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 9 — 9:30 a.m. Instr. Sanchez Date: September 8 six weeks Class #: 110510-01 Cost: $25 Co -Ed Soccer Skills & Drills (Ages 4-6) In this non-competitive class boys and girls will practice kick- ing, passing and shooting. Participants should bring shin guards and a size 3 soccer ball. Class will meet indoors in inclement weather. No cleats! Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 10:15 — 11:00 a.m. Instr: Smith Date: September 8 October 6 four weeks four weeks Class #: 110500-01 110500-02 Cost: $19 $19 Co -Ed T Ball Skills & Drills (Ages4-6) In this non-competitive class boys and girls will practice hit- ting, throwing, catching and running the bases. Bring your glove. Class will meet indoors in inclement weather. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 9:30 — 10:15 a.m. Instr: Smith Date: September 8 October 6 four weeks four weeks Class #: 110505-01 110505-02 Cost: $19 $19 Tumble Cubs (Ages 18 months — 35 months with parent) Parents bring your little ones over for a tumbling good time. Teach your children the proper and safe way to do tumbling. Dress comfortably for this fun class. Please no additional vis- itors. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 10 — 10:30 a.m. Instr: Burger Date: September 5 October 3 November 7 four weeks four weeks four weeks Class #: 110405-01 110405-02 110405-03 Cost: $12 $12 $10 American Red Cross First Aid for Little People (Ages4-7& Parent) What is an emergency? What should you do in a big emer- gency? What should you say when you call 911? You and your child will learn the answers to these questions and much more. Make sure your child knows who to call or how to call 911. Children will learn how to prevent injuries and to stay calm when they do happen, what to do in case of a fire, what to do if someone is choking, and tips on what to do if a stranger tries to bother them. Through discussion and role play children will learn to be prepared and protected. This class is a must for all parents and young children! Register the child only for this class. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 9:30 —10:30 a.m. Instr: American Red Cross Date: September 22 one day Class #: 110015-01 Cost: $5 A Little Song and Dance (Ages 2 — 4 with parent) Introduce your child to music through creative movement, finger plays, music literacy and singing while experiencing a positive interactive time together. One adult guardian per child. No additional visitors or siblings allowed. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 9:30 —10 a.m. Instr: Burger Date: September 5 October 3 November 7 four weeks four weeks four weeks Class #: 110205-01 110205-02 110205-03 Cost: $12 $12 $10 Youth Tennis Come out to Midway Recreation Center tennis courts and learn how to play the wonderful game of tennis. Learn the rules, etiquette, forehand, backhand, serves and scoring. Bring one can of tennis balls and a tennis racket. Classes for all levels. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 9:30 — 10:20 a.m. 10:30 —11:20 a.m. Instr: Sanchez Age(s): 7-15 years 7-15 years Level: Beginner Intermediate Date: September 8 September 8 six weeks six weeks Class #: 110620-01 110620-02 Cost: $45 $45 Youth Taekwondo 1 (Ages 6-9) (White & Yellow Stripe Belt) This class is designed to give the beginning student the basic fundamentals of class procedures, training etiquette, physical techniques of stance work, blocking, punching, kicking, etc. Students that train in this program and attain the level of yel- low belt have the opportunity to join the Youth Taekwondo Program conducted two evenings during the week. (Therefore, successful completion of this training program is a prerequisite to training in the regular Youth Taekwondo Program.) A comprehensive student reference guide is avail- able through and required by the instructor for a nominal fee. Center. Ruth Millican Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 10 —11:30 a.m. Instr: Dolan Date: September 15 November 3 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110130-01 110130-02 Cost: $29 $29 Youth Taekwondo II (Ages 6-12) (Yellow Belt — Green Belt) (Ages 10-12) (White Belt — Green Belt) This children -specific program explores the entire range of techniques for each training level of the Taekwondo Jungshin regimen. It is designed to instill the physical and character benefits of martial arts training while motivating children to achieve success by dedication to realistic training goals. Through a variety of scientifically designed training princi- ples there is a constant challenge provided to the student. A comprehensive student reference guide must be purchased (for a nominal fee) from the master instructor. Center: Ruth Millican Center Day(s): Monday & Thursday Time: 6 — 7:15 p.m. Instr: Dolan Date: September 10 October 29 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110131-01 110131-02 Cost: $52 $52 Youth Taekwondo III (Ages 6-12) (Blue Stripe — Black Belt) This children -specific intermediate/advanced program allows students that have attained a green belt (with blue stripe) to progress into more advanced and intricate skill development. There will be an emphasis on providing these students with a realistic, but increasingly challenging regimen. Advanced training concepts will include: higher level patterns, weapon defenses, competition pattern/sparring exercises, "demon- stration' team, self defense releases and controlling tech- niques, etc. Certified second degree black belt instructor Todd Jach is the head instructor of this program with Master Instructor David Dolan frequently overseeing and participat- ing in the instruction & training. This program prepares all higher level children students for the time when they will participate in the adult program at the age of 13. Center: Simmons Center Day(s): Monday & Wednesday Time: 6 — 7:15 p.m. Instr: Jach Date: September 10 October 29 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110133-01 110133-02 Cost: $52 $52 Co -Ed Gymnastics This course will cover front and back roll, head and hand- stand, cartwheel, front and back straddle rolls, walk, skip, jump and dip on low balance beam. Instructor will work with any level student. Center: Midway Recreation Center Instr: Osborne Day(s): Monday Time: 5 — 5:45 p.m. Ages: 6-9 years Date: September 10 October 8 November 5 four weeks four weeks four weeks Class #: 110410-01 110410-02 110410-03 Cost: $19 $19 $19 Day(s): Tuesday Time: 6 — 6:45 p.m. Ages: 5-7 years Date: September 11 October 9 November 6 four weeks four weeks four weeks Class #: 110410-04 110410-05 110410-06 Cost: $19 $19 $19 Youth Jujitsu (Ages 6-11) In this art known as "The Gentle Way," students will learn locks, holds, break -falls, rolling, throwing and ground tech- niques. Students will achieve greater self-confidence, height- en awareness, improve balance and practice basic patterns of Jujitsu. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday & Thursday Time: 6 — 7 p.m. Instr: Weidenhof Date: September 4 October 23 seven weeks seven weeks Class#: 110135-01 110135-02 Cost: $40 $40 s E Piano for Beginners Instruction at an electric organ will introduce students to the musical skills needed to play the keyboard. Students who own their own portable keyboard are encouraged to bring it to class. Students will need access to a piano or keyboard for home practice. Take home instructional music will be pro- vided. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Wednesday Time: 4 — 5 p.m. 4 — 5 p.m. Age(s): 7-9 years 7-9 years Instr: Nobis Nobis Date: September 26 November 7 four weeks four weeks Class #: 111210-01 111210-02 Cost: $33 $33 Day(s): Wednesday Wednesday Time: 5 — 6 p.m. 5 — 6 p.m. Age(s): 10-15 years 10-15 years Instr: Nobis Nobis Date: September 26 November 7 Day(s): four weeks four weeks Class #: 111210-03 111210-04 Cost: $36 $36 Sign Language (Ages 6-12) This class is an introduction to the language of signs and fin- ger spelling. You will receive practice in expressive and recep- tive skills, learn to fingerspell the alphabet and numbers, and be exposed to sign language in everyday life situations. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday Time: 7:30 — 8:15 p.m. Instr: Webb Date: September 10 October 22 six weeks six weeks Class #: 111010-01 111010-02 Cost: $20 $20 Tap & Jazz (Ages 6 & 11) In this combo class children will work on developing their rhythm, balance, coordination, grace and dance steps. Students need to have black tap shoes. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday Time: 7 — 7:45 p.m. Instr: Date: Osborne September 11 October 9 November 6 four weeks four weeks four weeks Class #: 110230-01 110230-02 110230-03 Cost: $19 $19 $19 Day(s): Wednesday Time: 4:30 — 5:15 p.m. Instr: Date: Burger September 5 October 3 November 7 four weeks four weeks three weeks Class #: 110230-04 110230-05 110230-06 Cost: $19 $19 $15 Hip -Hop (Ages 7-12) Learn fast -paced dance step combinations to your favorite music. Become an MTV dancer in your own home. Show your friends you are up on all the street dance moves. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday Time: 6 — 7 p.m. Instr: Osborne Date: September 10 October 8 November 5 four weeks four weeks four weeks Class #: 110245-01 110245-02 110245-03 Cost: $19 $19 $19 Prop Dance (Ages 6-11) A little Tap and a little Ballet along with canes, hats, ribbons, umbrellas, or baskets will help your child develop coordina- tion, rhythm, poise and improve their dance skills. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 3:45 — 4:30 p.m. Instr: Burger Date: September 5 October 3 November 7 four weeks four weeks three weeks Class #: 110250-01 110250-02 110250-03 Cost: $19 $19 $15 Co -Ed Soccer Skills & Drills (Ages 7-9) In this non-competitive class boys and girls will practice kick- ing, passing and shooting. Participants should bring shin guards and a soccer ball. Class will meet indoors in inclement weather. No cleats! Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Instr: Smith Date: September 8 October 6 four weeks four weeks Class #: 110500-03 110500-04 Cost: $19 $19 Youth Art (Ages 6-12) Children will broaden their artistic skills through the experi- ence of using pen and ink, pencils, pastels and water colors. A short supply list will be on your receipt. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday Time: 4:30 — 6 p.m. Instr: Engisch Date: September 4 October 23 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110810-01 110810-02 Cost: $32 $32 American Red Cross "Home Alone" (Ages 8-12) "Home Alone" is a one-hour national program designed to teach children the simple rules and procedures for responsi- ble self-care. Participants will receive an informative book and a certificate of completion after attending this class. When the child comes home from this class, assistance from the parent will be needed for filling out phone numbers and home rules on the appropriate pages. "Home Alone" has been developed to help meet a growing community need and to serve as a stimulus for further family communication con- cerning home safety. A must for all children who stay "Home Alone!!" Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 11 a.m. — 12 p.m. Instr: American Red Cross Date: September 22 one day Class #: 111025-01 Cost: $5 American Red Cross Basic Aid Training (B.A.T.) (Ages 9-12) This class introduces children to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock, and other emergencies. Children will learn basic first aid skills to respond to emergencies and treat com- mon injuries. After successful completion of knowledge and skill requirements, students will receive a certificate of com- pletion and the American Red Cross Basic Aid Training par- ticipant handbook to take home. Students should bring their own snacks, lunch and drinks for this six hour class. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Instr: American Red Cross Date: October 27 one day Class #: 111015-01 Cost: $27 0 C S X M ei O =01 T.O.P.S. Duplicate Bridge Take Off Pounds Sensibly Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 9 — 11 a.m. Date(s): Ongoing W Duplicate Bridge to Center. Ruth Millican Center UDay(s): Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. Date(s): Ongoing Crazy Quilters IMM Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Thursday Time: 9 —11 a.m. A) Date(s): Ongoing Kickboxing (Ages 17 & up) Join Darrick Lee from Extreme Fitness as he takes you through a toning cardio workout. Increase balance, coordi- nation, speed, flexibility, lean muscle mass, and endurance. Bring a water bottle and exercise mat or towel. This is a very popular class, register early! Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday & Wednesday Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Instr: Lee Date: September 5 October 22 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110300-01 110300-02 Cost: $31 $33 Tai Chi for Beginners (Ages 16 & up) Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline designed to enhance the body, mind and spirit. Tai Chi is great for all ages and fit- ness levels. You will gain better muscle tone, improve joint flexibility, and increase circulation. This class begins every three months, with fee paid monthly. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Thursday Thursday Time: 7 — 8 p.m. 7 — 8 p.m. Instr: Love Love Level: New Students Returning Students Date: September 6 four weeks Class #: 110105-01 Cost: $40 Date: October 4 November 1 four weeks four weeks Class #: 110105-02 110105-03 Cost: $40 $40 Date: December 6 four weeks Class #: 110105-04 Cost: $40 Tai Chi Correction Class (Ages 16 & up) Returning students may participate in this class with the instructor's permission. Students will correct and continue learning Tai Chi forms. Class meets every Thursday. Fee paid monthly. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Thursday Time: 6 — 7 p.m. Instr: Love Date: September 6 October 4 four weeks four weeks Class #: 110106-01 110106-02 Cost: $40 $40 Date: November 1 December 6 four weeks four weeks Class #: 110106-03 110106-04 Cost: $40 $40 Belly Dance for Ladies (Ages 18 & up) Dance your way into a firmer and shapelier you. This fun exercise class will take you inside the middle -eastern culture. Very popular, register early! This class is for all levels. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday Time: 7 — 8 p.m. Date: September 4 October 23 six weeks six weeks Instr: Desert Dancers Desert Dancers Class #: 110220-01 110220-02 Cost: $19 $19 Teen/Adult Taekwondo (Ages 13 & up) This program is an adult -based comprehensive training sys- tem that is designed to prepare all levels of adult students to achieve their fullest potential, from the white belt to the first degree black belt (and beyond). A highly organized team of nearly a dozen certified black belts, led by a master instruc- tor, will guide and mentor the colored belt students to achieve their maximum training success. Along with the numerous physical benefits shall be the development of the student's confidence, character and integrity. This program offers a constant challenge to the student to acquire new techniques and explore the deeper, oftentimes more person- al, aspects of self-defense and martial arts. A comprehensive student reference guide is available through and required by the instructor for this program at a nominal fee. Center: Ruth Millican Center Day(s): Monday & Thursday Time: 7:30 — 9 p.m. Date: September 10 October 29 seven weeks seven weeks Instr: Dolan Class #: 110120-01 110120-02 Cost: $52 $52 Teen/AdultTaekwondo "Plus" (ages 13 & Up) (Yellow Belt & Above) This class, to be used as a "supplement' to the teen/adult pro- gram of Monday & Thursday, focuses more on "practice" of techniques, skill building, and physical conditioning than the standard class. Less technical instruction will be given than the standard class, thus allowing more time to be allocated for guided student practice. Exercises will include (but not be limited to): unique kicking practice (mostly small focus tar- gets, pattern/form practice and reviews, free sparring and free sparring drills, speed training, advanced self defense (incor- porating some aspects of Korean Hapkido), competition preparation, etc. The assumption will be that the student knows the basic techniques/protocol to entering this pro- gram. Some variation of existing movements will be intro- duced to higher ranks that have demonstrated some mastery of the fundamental techniques. Center: Simmons Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 7:30 — 9 p.m. Instr: Jach Date: September 12 October 31 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110121-01 110121-02 Cost: $26 $28 Jujitsu (Ages 12 & up) In this art known as "The Gentle Way," students will learn locks, holds, break -falls, rolling, throwing and ground tech- niques. Students will achieve greater self-confidence, height- en awareness, improve balance and practice basic patterns of Jujitsu and experience inner peace. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday & Thursday Time: 7 — 8 p.m. Instr: Weidenhof Date: September 4 October 23 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110125-01 110125-02 Cost: $40 $40 Stretch & Tone (Ages 14 & up) Lengthen and strengthen your muscles through extensive floor work. Improve muscle tone and flexibility to help pre- vent daily soreness and stiffness. A great stress reliever that will make you feel light on your feet! Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday & Wednesday Time: 5:15 — 6 p.m. Instr: Day Date: September 10 November 5 seven weeks five weeks Class #: 110310-01 110310-02 Cost: $37 $28 Financial Workshop for Individual Investors (Ages 18 & Up) This three-week class, taught by Michael Scoma from Edward Jones Investments, will introduce you to many investment options including: CDs; municipal, government and corpo- rate bonds; mutual funds; stocks; retirement planning tools and much more. Each student will receive a three-ring binder course guide. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Thursday Thursday Time: 7 — 8:30 p.m. 7 — 8:30 p.m. Instr: Scoma Scoma Date: September 13 November 1 three weeks three weeks Class #: 111000-01 111000-02 Cost: $13 $13 Financial Workshop for Retirees Only This three-week class, taught by Michael Scoma from Edward Jones Investments, will introduce you to many investment options including: CDs; municipal, government and corpo- rate bonds; mutual funds; stocks; retirement planning tools and much more. Each student will receive a three-ring binder course guide. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 10 —11:30 a.m. Instr: Scoma Date: October 10 three weeks Class #: 111000-03 Cost: $13 Long Term Care Insurance for the Retiree How does it work? Should you buy it? What to look for. Get all the answers from Michael Scoma from Edward Jones Investments. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Thursday Time: 10 —11:30 a.m. Date: October 4 October 18 one day one day Instr: Scoma Class #: 111000-04 111000-05 Cost: $2 $2 Future Planning for the Young Investor (Ages 18-30) Young investors fresh from high school or college will learn ways to become wealthy through sound investment advice. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Thursday Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Date: December 6 one day Instr: Scoma Class # 111000-06 Cost: $2 C M F1 ON A) r+ Q *NNW PA Piano for Beginners (Ages 16 & up) Instruction at an electric organ will introduce students to the musical skills needed to play the keyboard. Students who own their own portable keyboard are encouraged to bring it to class. Students will need access to a piano or keyboard for home practice. Take home instructional music will be pro- vided. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Wednesday Time: 6 — 7 p.m. 6 — 7 p.m. Instr: Nobis Nobis Date: September 26 November 6 four weeks four weeks Class #: 111200-01 111200-02 Cost: $36 $36 Yoga Simple poses and movements can be taken to any level. Great for beginners or experienced yoga students. Postures, breath- ing and movement are combined to increase flexibility, remove stress and tension and strengthen and tone your body. Added relaxation techniques will restore and maintain your body to a perfect state of health and balance. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday Time: 6 — 7 p.m. Instr: Webb Date: September 10 October 22 six weeks six weeks Class #: 110140-01 110140-02 Cost: $23 $23 Sign Language (Ages 13 & up) This class is an introduction to the language of signs and fin- ger spelling. You will receive practice in expressive and recep- tive skills, learn to finger spell the alphabet and numbers, and be exposed to sign language in everyday life situations. Students should purchase the book "Signing Made Easy" by Rod R. Butterworth and Micky Flodin for this class. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday Time: 8:15 — 9:15 p.m. Instr: Webb Date: September 10 October 22 six weeks six weeks Class #: 111005-01 111005-02 Cost: $20 $20 Mosaic Stepping Stone (Ages 18 & Up) Create your own stained glass design on an attractive outdoor stepping stone for your flower bed or garden. Learn to cut glass, create your design, and grout your stepping stone. Once you learn the technique, you will have the skills for a life long hobby! All supplies included. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesdays Time: 7 — 8:30 p.m. Instr: Hardin Date: October 2 four weeks Class #: 110800-01 Cost: $30 Indian Cuisine IX (Ages 16 & Up) Jeegna Vashi will demonstrate how to make Bhel (puffed rice, potatoes, tomatoes, wafers, and two chutney's), Dahi Vada (fried lentils with yogurt sauce), Lentil Dal, Vermicell Pudding, Chicken Biryani, and a Peanut Appetizer. Jeegna's classes are very popular and only accommodate a small num- ber of participants, so please register early. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday Time: 7 — 8:30 p.m. Instr: Vashi Date: September 11 three weeks Class #: 110900-01 Cost: $24 Hip -Hop (Ages 13 & Up) Learn fast -paced dance step combinations to your favorite music. Become an MTV dancer in your own home. Be an envy of all your friends the next time you are at a club showing off your street dance moves. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday Monday Monday Time: 7— 8 p.m. 7— 8 p.m. 7— 8 p.m. Instr: Osborne Date: September 10 October 8 November 5 four weeks four weeks four weeks Class #: 110240-01 110240-02 110240-03 Cost: $19 $19 $19 Turbo Kickboxing (Ages 14 & Up) Start your morning off right in this cardio -aerobic workout. Improve endurance, take off pounds, tone your abs, legs, thighs and stomach and still have time to get to work or to take the kids to school. Start your morning off right! Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 6:15 — 7:15 a.m. Instr: Page Date: September 5 October 22 seven weeks seven weeks Class #: 110320-01 110320-02 Cost: $31 $33 Nortex Computer Class Information A personal computer will be provided for each student, along with a course guide, training materials and free personal ongoing telephone and e-mail support. Intro to PCs (Ages 16 & Up) This class is designed for the novice. Overcome your fear of personal computers and be introduced to the basics of per- sonal computing. Learn the meaning of many "buzz" words. Learn about the hardware components and get "hands-on" experience with several types of software including DOS, Windows, word processing, spreadsheet management and data base management. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Instr: NorTex Date: September 4 October 30 three weeks three weeks Class #: 110700-01 110700-02 Cost: $105 $105 Intro to Windows95/98 (Ages 16 & Up) Get the most out of your computer by understanding what Windows95/98 is, how it works, and how it can help you to be productive. You will learn how to organize and manage the "desktop", keep track of things on your disk drives using Explorer, run multiple applications and share information between them, and much more. The Intro to PCs class or a working knowledge of personal computers is not a prerequi- site, but would be helpful. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Instr: NorTex Date: November 27 three weeks Class #: 110705-01 Cost: $105 Intro to Word Processing (Ages 16 & Up) This is an introduction to word processing using the latest version of Microsoft Corporation's best word processor yet. You will learn how to create, print, save, and retrieve docu- ments; use many of the format tools to dress up documents; import graphics; record and use macros; and much more. The Intro to PCs class or a working knowledge of personal computers and Windows is not a prerequisite, but would be helpful. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Tuesday Time: 6 – 9 p.m. Instr: NorTex Date: October 2 three weeks Class #: 110710-01 Cost: $105 American Red Cross — Pet First Aid (Ages 14 & Up) This course is specifically designed for our best friends — dogs & cats! Some of the life-saving techniques that you will learn to perform in this course using dog or cat mannequins will be: CPR, injury after a car accident, motion sickness, choking, splinting for broken bones or fractures, prevention of heat stroke, and disaster preparedness. The fee for the class includes a detailed, illustrated book on Pet First Aid and a certificate of completion. This class is not intended to replace your veterinarian, but serves as an important tool to assist you in providing safe, effective treatment for your pet until professional help is obtained. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Saturday Time: 6 –10 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Instr: American Red Cross Date: October 3 October 6 one day one day Class #: 111020-01 111020-02 Cost: $32 $32 Tennis (Ages 16 & Up) (All Levels) Come out to Midway recreation Center tennis courts and learn how to play the wonderful game of tennis. Learn the rules, etiquette, forehand, backhand, serves and scoring. Bring one can of tennis balls and a tennis racket. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Saturday Time: 11:30 a.m. –12:20 p.m. Instr: Sanchez Date: September 8 six weeks Class #: 110610-01 Cost: $45 Co -Ed Dance Fitness (Ages 18 & Up) This lunch time program will help improve your cardiovas- cular system, flexibility, balance, coordination, as well as give you the knowledge of basic dance techniques. Center: Midway Recreation Center Day(s): Wednesday Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Instr: Burger Date: September 5 October 3 November 7 four weeks four weeks three weeks Class #: 110325-01 110325-02 110325-03 Cost: $19 $19 $15 Pf Simmons Senior Center S. S08 Simmons Dr. 2 J. A. Carr Park e 817-685-1670 Classes and Events Stop by the Simmons Senior Center for: Floor Aerobics • Planned activities and classes Come join us for fun and exercise! This class is for Seniors only. If you want to increase your flexibility, • Relaxation and visits with friends range of motion and lose weight, this class is for you! GuidedCenter: Ruth Millican Center Day(s): Monday and Wednesday Time: 8:30 – 9 a.m. Date: September 10 – December 19 Cost: Free Senior adults are invited to drop by for the following weekly activities: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dominoes, Hand & Foot, 42, Billiards, UNO, Phase 10, Chickenfoot, Pinochle, Checkers, Bridge, Cribbage & SKIPBO We have a new 14 ft. Shuffleboard... come try it out! Tuesdays 7 –10 p.m. — Party Bridge (50¢) Wednesdays 12 – 3 p.m. — Party Bridge (50t) Pool & Shuffleboard Last Thursday of the month Potluck 11:30 a.m. Registration is required for all special activities and trips. Introduction to Computers Seniors only. Come learn the basics of computers at the Euless Public Library. Class size is limited, register early. Center: Euless Public Library Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Time: 9 –10 a.m. Date: September 4, 5, 7 September 11, 12, 14 three days three days Cost: Free Free Date: September 18,19,21 three days Cost: Free Line Dancing Come join us and learn to Cotton Eyed Joe, Shottish, Croatia, Freeze, Waltz and Little Foot. Center: Ruth Millican Center Day(s): Wednesday Date: August 8 – September 26 eight weeks Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Cost: Free AARP Mature Driving Class Save on insurance by attending this eight-hour lecture program in two half-day sessions. This course reviews rules of the road, accident prevention and compensat- ing for the effects of aging on driving performance (decline in vision/hearing/reaction time). Must be 50 years or over to attend the course. No test and AARP membership is required. Must have 10 enrolled for class to make. Center: Simmons Senior Center Date: October 15 & 16 Time: 12 – 4 p.m. Cost: $10 Special Events August 17 - Ice Cream Social 1 P.M. It's too hot to do anything outside, so let's have ice cream inside. We will make sundaes, cones and floats; anything goes! Register by August 3 to participate. September 7 October 5 November 9 December 14 -White Elephant Bingo 9:30 - I I a.m. Bring your special treasures hidden in a bag. October 26 - Health Check 9 a.m. - I p.m. Mammograms, eye screening and blood pressure checks for a nominal fee. Call 817-685-1870 for more information. Senior Holiday Luncheon Date to be determined. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served at 11:45 a.m. Come join us at North Main Barbeque for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Please call 817-685-1670 for more information. December 20 - Holiday Potluck & Chinese Gift Exchange 11:30 a.m. Bring a covered dish and a gift to exchange. Come join us for all the fun! Seniors -on -the -Go! We have many wonderful local trips planned for the coming months! Come join us! You will have a great time and make new friends. All trips depart from and return to Midway Recreation Center, 300 W. Midway. Call Diane at 817-685-1670 for information about times and costs of trips. Senior Trips for Fall 2001 September 14 – Oklahoma National Museum 21– Stockyards Museum/Fort Worth Stockyards 28 – Mesquite Rodeo October 12 – Bowling for $$$ – $6.75 + $2 shoe rental (strikes pay 2U, spares pay 10�) November 16 – Movies & lunch, 11 a.m. December 14 – Holiday Shopping – Grapevine Mills Mall & Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville Additional trips being planned: • Granbury overnight cruise • Nashville trip • Galveston cruise • Fossil Rim • Canton • The State Fair • and many more! Call Diane at 817-685-1670 for a monthly schedule. AARP Z=a1wowtv * Are you proactive, 40 and up? Thursday Night 6:30 p.m. — Potluck * Do you have daytime commitments 7 – 9 p.m. — Business Meeting, that keep you from doing the things Guest Speakers, Current Events, Table Games, you want to do? Fellowship & Fun * Would you like to support your city services through volunteer activities? * Did you know AARP is looking for you? First Thursday of the Month Business Meeting and Leadership Training 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Meet at Simmons Center 508 Simmons Drive, Euless Call Billy Owens for more information 817-283-1203 9M Euless Parks Map N LU Mho-C� 1�5 NO. A B ` P ASH w � N O RNWOOD a CO z � STATE HWY, 183 C O y i C-00 �C SIGNET InLl! W K R �D 41 N Fuller House The Himes Log Cabin and Fuller House are open to the pub- lic the second Saturday of the month from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more infor- mation, please contact Anicia Brown at 817-685-1649. A. Bob Eden Park & Trailwood Park 2050 N. Industrial Blvd. Size: 47 acres Facilities: Two flag football/soccer fields, one lighted baseball/softball field, two play- grounds, picnic areas, half -mile walking and jog- ging track, pavil- ion, two lighted tennis courts, 1/8 -mile walking track with warm up stations. Trailwood Park B. McCormick Park 2190 Joyce Court Size: 12 acres Facilities: Half -mile bike and hiking trail, picnic area, gazebo and playground. C.Villages of Bear Creek Park Fuller -Wiser Rd. at Ash Ln. Size: 40 acres Facilities: Seven soccer fields, picnic areas, three-mile nature walking/jogging trail with plant and tree identifi- cation signs throughout, city in -ground tree farms, play- grounds, ground -seating amphitheater, two pavilions, one practice softball field, three large parking areas, restrooms. D. Blessing Branch Park 408 E. Denton Dr. Size: 3 acres Facilities: Picnic and playground area. E. Midway Park 615 N. Main St. Size: 22 acres Facilities: Four lighted baseball/softball fields, two light- ed tennis courts, playground, picnic areas, outdoor swimming pool, shaded area, "The Rec" (26,000 square foot multipurpose recreation center). F. Heritage Park 201 Cullum Dr. Size: 4 acres Facilities: Ruth Millican Center, Historic Fuller House, Himes Log Cabin, playground, picnic areas, 1/8 -mile walking trail. G.Wilshire Park 315 Sierra Dr. Size: 4 acres Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, picnic facilities, playground, shaded areas, pond, concrete walking trail. H. J.A. Carr Park 508 Simmons Dr. Size: 5 acres Facilities: Half -mile walking and jogging trail, picnic area, sand volleyball court, playground, gazebo and rose garden, shaded areas and Simmons Senior Center. I. South Euless Park 600 S. Main St. Size: 5 acres Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, picnic area, play- ground, tennis court, Old North Main Bridge, outdoor basketball. J. Kiddie Carr Park 800 Pauline St. Size: 4 acres Facilities: Picnic areas, greenhouse, growing nursery, shade trees. K. West Park 600 Westpark Way Size: 21 acres Facilities: Two lighted baseball/softball fields that can be converted to soccer field and picnic area, one youth soft- ball field, nature area, playground. L. Softball World at Texas Star 1375 W. Euless Blvd. Size: 16 acres Facilities: Four lighted softball fields, concession stand, pro shop, playground. M.The Parks at Texas Star 1501 S. Pipeline Rd. Size: 15.5 acres Facilities: Picnic and playground areas, four baseball/softball fields, four soccer fields, T -ball field, coach -pitch field, three lighted sand volleyball courts, batting cages, concession stand, pavilion, concrete walk- ing trail, exercise area. N.Texas Star Golf Course 1400 Texas Star Pkwy. Size: 287 acres Facilities: Eighteen hole premier golf facility with club- house, restaurant, conference center and pro shop. O. Reflection Park Fuller -Wiser Size: half acre Facilities: Bench seating. P. Lakewood Park 1600 Donley Dr. Size: 2 acres Facilities: Playground, two lighted tennis courts, shaded areas. 27 rd X FM mil Parks at Texas Star The ►R All-Star Alley Batting Cages 1501 S. Pipeline Rd. 817-685-1900 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 5 - 9 P.M. Saturday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 12 - 7 p.m. For information and s private batting cage rentals and tournaments at the �a Parks at Texas Star, call 8 r Chris Thames at 817-685-1838.E Looking for a great way to market your business? Dr Pepper StarCenter at Texas Star 1400 S. Pipeline Rd. 817-267-4233 Have you seen the outfield fence advertisements at the Parks at Texas Star? This is a great way to show support for the youth of today, while creating a sales base for tomorrow. In the past three years, the Parks at Texas Star has been the home of youth baseball, softball and soccer for local, regional, state and national tournaments. We are having an exciting season in 2001. Advertising spaces at the "Best Baseball Facility in Northeast Tarrant County" are selling fast. Call 817-685-1669 now for more information. Youth Hockey Leagues Figure Skating High School Hockey Birthday Parties Adult Leagues Broomball Learn -to -Skate Corporate Outings Learn -to -Play Hockey Tours & Groups Public Skating Stars Merchandise Texas Star Golf Course 1400 Texas Star Parkway Euless,Texas 76040 Tee Times: 817-685-7888 Golf Tournaments: 817-685-1841 Conference Centre: 817-685-1845 Raven's Grille: 817-685-1843 www.texasstargolf.com Instruction Duff Cunningham and his staff are avail- able for individual and group lessons during the entire year. Private and group lessons can be arranged. Texas Star Golf Course Just celebrating its third anniversary, Texas Star continues to redefine municipal golf. Recently named the top golf course in the Metroplex by Travel & Leisure magazine, Texas Star is your public golf facility. Euless citizens enjoy wonderful discounts on green fees and cart fees. Discounts are also extended to Juniors and Seniors. Call 817-685-7888 for more information. Although Texas Star is a public facility, we have created an exclusive Texas Star Membership Package which features a variety of exciting opportunities, including: monthly billing, advance tee -times, dis- counts on pro -shop purchases, free access to lockers and a myriad of other incentives. Call 817-685-7888 for more exciting details. Texas Star Clubhouse and Conference Centre A 12,000 square foot clubhouse and conference cen- tre features meeting rooms with high tech audio/visual systems, private and public dining and a pro shop stocked with an array of golf apparel and accessories to enhance your game. To book your next party, meeting, conference, etc., call 817-685-1845. Whether it's after a great round of golf at Texas Star, an important lunch meeting or casual fam- ily dinner, you will love Raven's Grille. Everything on the "versatile" menu is prepared to please your palate, the atmosphere is relaxing and pleasant and the service is outstanding! Be a Raven's Insider ... get our daily specials by e-mail! Just call us at 817-685-1849 and you will receive all of our specials and incentives. Open Daily 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. lei 111111FIVI Softball World at Texas Star "A Texas Softball Legend" 2001 Leagues Fall League Session Winter "250" Tater League starts week of September 9-14 starts week of November 14-20 9 Game Schedule for $395 4-5 Week Double Headers Men & Coed Leagues Offered League play is offered 6 nights per week Sunday—Friday. Coed and Men's divisions offered each night. Call 817-267-7867 for registration information. Tournament Play Fee: $150 Fee: $150 Fee: $135 Fee $150 Fee: $150 Fee: $150 Fee: $135 Fee: $175 Fee: $135 Fee: $150 Aug. 4/5 USSSA Men's C Texas State Championship Aug. 11/12 2nd Annual Oshmans Supersports, USA Challenge Mixed B -C -D (Special Awards Package) Aug. 18/19 Softball World Summer Classic Men's B -C -D -E Aug. 25/26 3rd Annual Southland Sports Special Men's C -D Sept. 1/3 Labor Day Men's Class E Invitational (See special flier for awards) Sept. 8/9 Worth Sports Special Men's D -E Sept. 15/16 USSSA Hispanic World -City of Grand Prairie W For information call 972-237-8106 Sept. 22/23 Softball World Fall Classic '.� Men's B -C -D -E Sept. 29/30 Miller Lite Series Men's A/B-C-D-E, Mixed C/D Oct. 6/7 Texas Star Fall Special /1 V/ Men's B -C -D -E Oct. 13/14 USSSA Men's D Fall State For more information, call METRO 817-267-7867 or 30 check us out on the web at www.thesportslineup.com Fee: $150 Fee: $150 Fee: $135 Fee $150 Fee: $150 Fee: $150 Fee: $135 Fee: $175 Fee: $135 Fee: $150 Calendar of Events August 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 13 MasterWorks — Tin Roof Tango 7 p.m., Euless Public Library — 201 N. Ector Dr. 14 City Council Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 21 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 23 Taste of Northeast 6 p.m., Dr Pepper StarCenter —1400 S. Pipeline Rd. 28 City Council Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. September 3 Labor Day All municipal offices will be closed. 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 8 Household Hazardous Waste Collection 9 — 11 a.m., Municipal Complex, Building A Parking Lot — 201 N. Ector Dr. 11 City Council Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 18 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 25 City Council Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. October 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 6 American Heart Walk Texas Star Conference Centre —1400 Texas Star Parkway 8 MasterWorks — Cindy Horstman, Jazz Harp 7 p.m., Euless Public Library — 201 N. Ector Dr. 9 City Council Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 16 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 20 Household Hazardous Waste Collection 9 — 11 a.m., Municipal Complex, Building A Parking Lot — 201 N. Ector Dr. 23 City Council Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. 31 Halloween Thing 6:30 — 8:30 p.m., Midway Recreation Center — 300 W. Midway November 3 Euless Library Foundation Casino Night 6:30 p.m., Texas Star Conference Centre — 1400 Texas Star Parkway 6 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 7 p.m., Municipal Complex, Building B — 201 N. Ector Dr. Euless homers with Olympic spirit They came, they saw, we conquered them with our community spirit. The United States Olympic Congress site evaluation team visited Euless on Wednesday, June 20. According to several reports, it was a day they will not soon forget. For those of you who were there, thank you for your spirit, your enthusiasm and your dedication to Euless. For those of you who weren't there, it was incredible! In just 37 minutes, Euless blew the socks off the USOC officials. After the bus pulled away and the dust settled back down in the warm Texas sun, we wiped our sweaty brows and breathed a collec- tive sigh of both relief and pride. Then, the reports started coming in. Fantastic reports. Reports of an awesome journey to Euless, Texas. At the USOC press conference the next day, Charles Moore, site evaluastion team chairperson, punctuated his otherwise calm comments with, "And Euless! All of the flag waving and everything. Wow!" Below is a portion of a story which ran in The Dallas Morning News sports sec- tion on June 26. The reporter is Cathy Harasta. It is reprinted with permission. • • • • • ...the contours of the 2012 Olympics are imponderable. Except that there will always be a Euless. Every Olympics must have a Euless. Last fall, Sydney's Euless was the moun- tain biking venue at Fairfield City Farm. It wasn't far from Sydney and the Games' busy core, but Fairfield was a world unto itself. All it took was one step into Fairfield to feel miraculously transformed by its spirit. The Summer Games' size mandates they should be urban -based, but not that 201 North Ector Drive Euless, Texas 76039 every venue be laced with a big -city tex- ture. Those who followed the course of Dallas 2012's Olympic experience last week learned a lot about Euless. And from Euless. A U.S. Olympic Committee site evalua- tion team spent four days in the Dallas area, including a golden hour at Euless' Texas Star complex — Dallas 2012's pro- posed softball venue. The site team flitted from one land- mark to another during two intense tour days, determined to rate what Dallas 2012 had to offer. The visitors examined old monuments such as Texas Stadium and new skyline -shapers such as the American Airlines Center. But when USOC staffer Bob Condron said, "Forget Dallas and the rest of the Olympic bid cities, and put the whole thing in Euless," he was not being as face- tious as he sounded. Euless struck just the right note. Its balloons were neither too decorous nor too conventional. The citizens waiting to wave at the buses included the perfect mix of excited children and beaming adults. The venue clearly gave the impres- sion that, if North Texas should land the Olympics, Euless would devote scads of civic energy to softball. The city wore its promise like a badge — a tasteful and pleasing badge. Remember that the IOC criticized the 1996 Atlanta Olympics' overly commer- cialized flavor. The ideal Olympic "look" must blend radiance and spirit without going overboard. Euless got it right. It also chipped in with some utilitarian humor in the form of a tow truck wel- coming brigade. (What motorist has not, at one time or another, had occasion to welcome the sight of a tow truck?) Condron snapped to attention on the tour bus Wednesday when the vehicle u entered Euless. So did everyone. else aboard.' Lined up ..�, along the median were dozens of tow trucks. Condron praised the novelty, the utility and the spirit. "Now that's an Olympic first," he said. "It even could lead to a new Olympic sport — synchronized towing." He spotted Texas Star's grounds, gilded in shimmery morning sunlight. "Geez, this place looks like the Masters," he said. "We'll be talking about this place for a long time." The Euless and Bedford fire depart- ments used their trucks and hoses to cre- ate an arc of red, white and blue water along the bus route. Brownie troops waved as the buses approached the main stadium, where Rangers pitcher Rick Helling waited to describe his entrancing experience as a 1992 Olympian. "Euless was a grand slam," Dallas 2012 president Richard Greene later said of the USOC site visit. "Euless is a small city with a great heart. They love softball, and they've made a commitment to softball." Location can be everything in pitching a region to Olympic decision -makers. If a bid committee wins the Games one sport at a time, Dallas 2012 might someday look back and say, with all due respect to Texas historical landmarks, "Remember the tow trucks." POSTAL CUSTOMER U.S. POSTAGE PAID EULESS,TX PERMIT #28 ZIP CODE 76039