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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEuless Today 07/20131013 July Dear Citizens, Please meet our new additions to our Euless family. Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt who has been an active Volunteer for Euless and our new Finance Director, Janina Jewell, who is returning to Euless. Welcome aboard! Have fun celebrating In- dependence Day! But keep in mind safety for your family and pets over the holiday. Our Animal Shelter sees an increase in runaway pets every July due to fireworks being set off illegally with city limits. Summer is in full swing and there are lots of fun activities for families to stay busy all summer Yong. A visit to our new water park at the Euless Family Life Center is a special treat along with the other two swimming pools. We have lots of scheduled special events in the library and parks along with tours and activities you can do at your leisure. Many of these events are free! Thanks to our Volunteers that help make good things happen in Euless. Together We Are Building a Better Tomorrow for our City. t/ AmTION OF EU_'ESS Welcome Your New Councilmember Councilmember Linda Eilenfeldt is a realtor, serving North Tarrant County. Linda serves as the Council liaison to the HEB ISD and GCISD and has previously serv- ed on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Housing and Structures Board and Capital Improvements Advisory Board. She is a member of the Board of Directors for G Stones Mission Network and actively involved in the CPR program, the Community Garden and the Empowering Seniors annual event. Linda and her husband Bob have been married for 36 years and have two children, Kyle and Mary; they all share a strong commitment to volunteering. Linda enjoys walking, gardening, reading and spending time with her family. Finance Director Named The City of Euless is pleased to announce that Janina Jewell will serve as our new Director of Finance. Janina has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Weatherford since 2008. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Finance in Watauga and as Accounting Manager in Euless. She has also worked for the cities of Denton and Crowley as well as the University of North Texas. Jewell holds a Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Accounting degrees from the University of North Texas. She is a Certified Government Finance Officer, a Certified Internal Auditor and a member of the Government Treasurers Organization of Texas. Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-1400 ♦ eulessinfo@eulesstx gov Euless Cable Channel 16 ♦ www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless July 4th Pet Safety Tips By Kathy A. Goolsby, Special Contributor July 4th may evoke visions of fireworks, food and fun for people, but for some dogs and cats the all-American holiday is a time of terror. The anxiety brought on by loud fireworks and revelers can send them over the fence or under the bed. Although fireworks are illegal in most cities, including Euless, that doesn't dissuade some people, and those loud pops can mean extra work for the city's animal services employees. "We do see an increase in the number of strays around the holiday," said Larry James, Animal Control Supervisor for the City of Euless. "It scares the dogs and they just start jumping fences. We get a lot of larger dogs especially, because they can jump the fence easier." Nancy Hale is a frequent visitor to Euless' dog park in Villages of Bear Creek Park with husband Tray and their dog Ranger. Fortunately, Ranger is unaffected by loud noises, but Ms. Hale grew up with a Cocker Spaniel that ran amuck at the sound of fireworks. "She was so petrified, she would go insane and dig out under the fence to escape the noise," said Ms. Hale, who lives in nearby Grapevine. Paula Gray of Euless lives with three canines - her own older dogs, Jake and Pepples, and her roommate's 18 -month-old dog, Bailey. Loud noises tend to make the dogs bark loud and long while trying to hide, she said. "Because of that, we'll be keeping our dogs in the house," Ms. Gray said. Keeping pets indoors during July 4th celebrations is the best advice for pet owners Mr. James said. If a pet does go missing, he reminds owners to check with the city's animal shelter at 1517 Westpark Way. Adoptable pets not claimed within 72 hours are put up for Bryan Daniels of Hurst scratches his dog Inanna's chin while a canine friend looks on at the dog park in Villages of Bear Creek Park. Bryan and his wife Natalie plan to keep their dogs away from fireworks during July 4th celebrations. adoption or sent to foster homes, Mr. James said, but those registered with the city can be quickly reunited with their owners. Registering a pet is free and easily done by going to www.eulesstx.gov/animal/register/ or by calling 817-685-1594. Other ways to keep pets safe: • Provide a safe spot. A closet, a crate, a "white noise" room to drown out sounds or a pet bed with blankets and/or pillows can provide refuge from loud noises. • Use "body wraps" or pheromone sprays. Body wraps, such as the Thundershirt, calm pets much like wrapping a baby in a blanket. Pheromone collars or sprays, made specifically for dogs or cats, also may relieve stress. • Keep dogs on a leash. If you must take your dog out, use a leash so that fireworks and other sudden noises do not send your pooch scampering away in fear. • Keep pets clear of fireworks. Lit fireworks may cause burns, and some fireworks contain toxic substances such as arsenic, potassium nitrate and heavy metals that may harm a pet if ingested. • Carry emergency contact information. In an emergency, you'll want to contact your veterinarian or the nearest animal hospital quickly. Check ahead to ensure there is a veterinarian on call during the holiday. T H E C I T Y O F EU11___`,1E_SjS 2012 Annual Water Quality Report Consumer Confidence Report (817) 685-1588 1 www.EulessTx.gov/Water Este reporte incluye informacion importante sobre el agua para tomar. Si tiene preguntas o' discusiones sobre este reporte en espanol, favor de llamar al tel. (817) 685-1626 para hablar con una persona bilingue en espanol. Our Drinking Water Meets or Exceeds All Federal (EPA) Drinking Water Requirements This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water. The City of Euless is a member of the American Water Works Association and the Texas Water Utilities Association. Public Participation Opportunities: We encourage public interest and participation in our community's decisions affecting drinking water. Regular City Council meetings take place on the second & fourth Tuesdays of the month, at 7 p.m. in Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Dr. The public is welcome. (817) 685-1400. Water Sources: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally -occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be naturally - occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil & gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system's business office. Special Notice You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinnking water. Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; persons who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health care providers Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline. Required Additional Health Information for Lead If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Where do we get our Drinking Water? Our drinking water is obtained from surface and ground water sources. It is supplied by Trinity River Authority (Cedar Creek and Richland Chambers Lakes) and Euless water wells (Trinity Aquifer). A Source Water Susceptibility Assessment for your drinking water source(s) is currently being updated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This information describes the susceptibility and types of constituents that may come into contact with your drinking water source based on human activities and natural conditions. The information contained in the assessment allows us to focus source water protection strategies. For more information about your sources of water, please refer to the Source Water Assessment Viewer available at the following URL: http://gis3.tceq.state.tx.us/swav/Controller/index.jsp?wtrsrc= Further details about sources and source -water assessments are available in http://dww.tceq.texas.gov/DWW. Coliform in the environment. of monthly samples are positive. L 1.6 percent of samples were . Erosion of natural deposits; leaching (ram woad preservatives; Copper 2012 1 3 0 227 1 3 0 pprn N Corrosion of household plumbing systems. r r h r Erosion of natural deposits Lead 2012 0 1.41 15 u ppb C o •• •.•••-••• systems; _.____ _ Haloacetic Total Trih Ti— 1 0-26.9 No 27 1 0 —56 No linhest I evel Detected because some resul determine inking water chlorination. miking at., chlorinatio,. in the future. Ivor ante Contaminants SERVICE DAYS OPEN TIME OF SERVICE Oakwood Terrace Breakfast & M -F 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. 700 Ranger Rd. Contaminant Collection Date Highest Level Detected p.m. Euless Family Life Center Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of Barium 2011 0.0621 0.0621-0.0621 2 2 ppb N natural de sits. 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. 2011 0.599 0.599-0.599 100 100 b N Discharge from steel/pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits. Chromium Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; Fluoride 2012 1.92 1.92-1.92 4 4.0 ppb N discharge from fertilizer & aluminum factories. Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion of Nitrate' (measured asm 2012 0.445 0-0.445 10 10 pp N natural deposits. Nitrogen) Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion of Nitrite (measured as Nitrogen) 2012 0.3 0-0.3 1 1 ppm N natural deposits. Discharge from electronics; glass & leaching from ore -processing sites; drug Thallium 2011 1 0.093 Range of Levels 5.1 2 1 ppb I N factories. Likely Source of Contamination Radioactive Contaminants Combined Radium 2261228 Collection Date 2011 Highest Level Detected 2 Detected 2-2 MCLG 0 MCL 5 Units CiIL Violation N Erosion of natural deposits. Abbreviations: Definitions: The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected health risk. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Contaminant Level or (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. July City Calendar Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements a water system must follow. Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLS are based on running annual average of monthly samples. MFL: Million Fibers per Liter (a measure of asbestos) NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units (a measure of turbidity) pCill: Piccocuries Per Liter, a measure of radioactivity ppm: Parts Per Million or Milligrams Per Liter — or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water ppb: Parts Per Billion or Micrograms Per Liter — or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. ppt: Parts per Trillion or Nanograms Per Liter (nglL) ppq: Parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter (pglL) NIA: Not Applicable. Pack a Picnic Visit a new park every week with the Pack a Picnic program. Each park has its own personality and attractions with plenty of shade to keep you cool. Euless parks are your personal passport to nature. Find your favorite in Euless. Summer Food Service Program HEB ISD will provide free meals this summer for those 1-18 years of age. No registration, meal tickets, proof of age or income required. For information please call 817-399-2123. SCHOOL SERVICE DAYS OPEN TIME OF SERVICE Oakwood Terrace Breakfast & M -F 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. 700 Ranger Rd. Lunch June 6 -June 26 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Euless Family Life Center Lunch only M -F Noon -12:30 p.m. 300 W. Midway Dr. June 5 -July 25 Euless Jr. High Dinner only M -F 4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. 306 W. Airport Frwy. June 6 -July 26 Breakfast will be cold cereal, milk, fruit or juice. Lunch will consist c f a meat vegetable, fruit and milk. Supper will consist of a meat vegetable, fruit and milk. Public Art Scavenger Hunt Did you know the City of Euless has sculptures and art installations located throughout our beautiful city? Visit www.eulesstx.gov/publican for more information about the art and download our scavenger hunt form. Match the locations to the pictures of public art and be entered to win a $25 gift certificate from Texas Star. Six Steps to a Safe Smoke Detector on the Sixth Smoke detectors should be checked once a month. Take six steps on the sixth of the month and ensure you have a working smoke detector. 1. Alert all members of your household that you are testing the alarm first, unless you would like to use the opportunity for a fire drill. 2. Have someone go to a part of the house or apartment that is as far from the smoke detector as possible when conducting a function test, to determine whether the alarm can be clearly heard at that distance. 3. Push and hold the test button for a few seconds. 4. To test whether the unit will actually work in a fire, you will need a small spray can of smoke detector test aerosol. 5. To turn off the alarm after testing you can hold a small, hand-held vacuum under the detector, suck out the test material, and the alarm will silence. Test every smoke alarm in your home every month. 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Midway Dr. 7/11 For complete descriptions, visit www. eulesstx.gov/eflc or on Facebook "Euless Parks & Community Services." EFLC HOURS: M-TH: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. ♦ FRI: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. ♦ SAT: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ♦ SUN: 1 - 6 p.m. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS Mommy & Me Gymnastics 310181-02 7/6 18-30MS 10-10:45am 4/$52 lust 4 Flips Pre -K Gymnastics 310210-03 7/6 3-6 S 11-11:45am 4/$52 lust 4 Flips Pre -K Gymnastics 310210-04 7/8 3-6 M 5-5:45pm 4$52 Pretty Princess Tea Party 311160-02 7/13 3-7 S 10-11am 4/$42 lust 4 Flips Cheerleading 310220-02 7/8 4-8 M 7-7:45pm 4/$52 Linder the Rim Basketball 310515-02 7/13 5-9 S 10-10:45am 3/$27 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Young Rembrandts Pets 310000-02 7/11 5-12 TH 6-7pm 4/$48 lust 4 Flips Gymnastics 310215-02 7/8 7-10 M 6-6:45pm 4/$52 Making the Cut Basketball 310520-09 7/13 7-14 S 10:45-11:15am 3/$34 Making the Cut Basketball 310520-10 7/13 7-14 S 11:15-11:45am 3/$34 Making the Cut Basketball 310520-11 7/15 7-14 M 11-11:45am 3/$45 Making the Cut Basketball 310520-12 7/15 7-14 M 1-1:45pm 3/$45 Making the Cut Basketball 310520-13 7/15 7-14 M 2-2:45pm 3/$45 Making the Cut Basketball 310520-14 7/15 7-14 M 3-3:45pm 3/$45 Making the Cut Basketball 310520-15 7/15 7-14 M 4:15-4:45pm 3/$34 Making the Cut Basketball 310520-16 7/15 7-14 M 4:45-5:15pm 3/$34 Young Spartan Boot Camp 310510-02 7/3 8-12 W 6-7pm 5/$32 ADULT ACTIVITIES Zumba 310300-02 7/1 13+ M/W 7-8pm 5/$52 You Can Paint 310810-02 7/18 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$37 Pilates Fitness 310320-02 7/8 14+ M/W 6-7pm 3/$32 Zumba Toning 310325-02 7/8 14+ M/W 5-6pm 3/$32 TRX Basic 310335-03 7/9 14+ T/TH 11-11:45am 4/$60 TRX Basic 310355-04 7/9 14+ T/TH 12-12:45pm 4/$60 Hatha Yoga 310330-02 7/9 16+ T/TH 7-8pm 3/$42 Boot Camp 310350-02 7/9 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 4/$62 Tai Chi Beginners 310305-02 7/9 18+ T 6-7pm 4/$40 Tai Chi Advanced 310306-02 7/9 18+ T 7-8pm 4/$40 Retirement Plan Options 311002-02 7/30 18+ T 10-11am FREE Social Security Answers 311004-02 7/18 18+ TH 10-11am FREE DR PEPPER STARCENTER 1400 S. Pipeline, 76040, 817-267-4233 Tot Ice Skating 311161-02 7/16 3-4 S 12-12:30pm 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 311162-03 7/2 5-13 T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 311162-04 7/6 5-13 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Adult Ice Skating 311165-02 7/2 14+ T 7:30-8pm 2/$30 SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 Taekwondo Tigerkubs 310130-02 7/27 5-8 S 9-9:45am 6/$28 Taekwondo Beginners 310131-02 7/23 8-12 T 6-7:15pm EFLC 6/$58 S 10-11:15am Taekwondo Advanced 310132-02 7/22 8-12 M 6-7:15pm EFLC 6/$58 TH 6-7:15pm Taekwondo Adult 310134-02 7/23 13+ T 7:30-9pm EFLC 6/$70 TH 7:30-9pm Hapkido 310133-02 7/8 13+ M 7:30-9pm 4/$25 Urban Boot Camp 310340-02 7/1 16+ M/W/S 5:30-6:30am/7:30-8:30am 5/$80 WATER AEROBICS & WELLNESS Midway Pool, Wilshire Pool, South Euless Pool Water Aerobics/ Wellness 320011-03 7/1 17+ M/W/F MP 8-8:45am 4/$36 Water Aerobics/ Wellness 320011-04 7/1 17+ M/W WP 7:10-7:55pm 4/$35* Aqua Fitness Challenge 320012-02 7/2 17+ T/TH SEP 7:10-7:55pm 4/$35 *Evening Combo Class: sign up for both classes for a total body workout at a discounted rate of $60. Classes held at both Wilshire and South Euless Pools. Aqua Pilates/Power Sculpt 320008-02 7/6 17+ S MP 8-8:45am 4/$24