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Home My WebLink AboutEuless Today 09/20131013 September Dear Citizens, Please read the wonderful story on page two about our brand new historical museum. The Euless Historical Commission is a very active group of volunteers that are dedicated to preserving and promoting awareness of the historical heritage of Euless. This committee recently created a stand-alone museum to honor the history of Euless that opened last September. It features priceless artifacts from as far back as the 1880s. In addition to the main hall, the museum features a military room, a 1930s kitchen and a 1940s school room. It even has a replica of a wood porch inside the museum that was hand crafted by the members of the committee in their spare time. The museum is open on the second Saturday of every month from 1-5 p.m. and it is free to tour. Please take the family for a visit and see our historical heritage. TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW AND REMEMBERING OUR PAST. Puma anoN of EUL'�ESS Dale Harwell Hired&CC S S as Director ofU�55 Administrative Services The City of Euless is pleased to welcome Dale Harwell. The Director of Admin- istrative Services is responsible for supervising the op- erations of Information Services, the Library, Human Resources and franchise contracts. Mr. Harwell brings years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Most recently, he was the Information Services Manager in Hurst. He has also worked for Texas Health Resources and Texas ER Medical Billing. He is a Past -President of the HEB Rotary Club and the Texas Association of Governmental IT Managers. Dale's education background includes a MBA in Information Systems and a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Arlington. He has taught as an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University since 2010. Dale and his wife Jana have been married for almost 30 years and are the parents of Andrew and Haley. The City of Euless has made it even easier for you to contact us 24/7 with your requests, questions, and concerns with the web -based system, Access Euless. Access Euless improves communication by ensuring the right person is contacted with your request, along with a section of frequently asked questions on popular city topics. Aui*ss Just click the Access Euless logo on the www.eulesstx.gov homepage. There is also a free mobile application, GORequest, available if you wish to submit requests from an Android, iPhone, or iPad. For any questions or help using Access Euless please call 817-685-1400. Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-14001 eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov Euless Cable Channel 16 ♦ www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless The Heritage Park Story By Kathy A. Goolsby Special Contributor Five-year-old Kara Vaughan stands at the well in Euless's Heritage Park as her great- grandmother, Alice Vaughan, explains how previous generations "fetched" water one bucket at a time. As Ms. Vaughan demonstrates opening the cover's lid, dropping in a bucket and hauling it back up hand -over -hand via a rope -and -pulley system, Kara's eyes widen in amazement. During a visit to Heritage Park, Alice Vaughan of Euless tells her great-granddaughter, Kara Vaughan, how early Euless residents fetched water from wells. "Wow," she said as they walk away, now we have sinks to get our water." She and her twin sister, Kahlan, visited the park in early June. Ms. Vaughan, who home -schools her great-granddaughters, saw Heritage Park as a chance to bring history lessons to life. "I have great respect for the past and I just wanted them to see how people used to do things," she said. Heritage Park provides those lessons with a variety of restored buildings, including an 1850s log cabin, a barn built shortly after World War I, a heritage museum, and even a replica outhouse. The impetus for the park began in the mid-1990s when word came that Euless's first brick house was to be demolished. An old spinning wheel stands in front of cotton plants in the 1850s log cabin at Heritage Park. Residents rallied to save Homer and Edith Taylor Fuller's 1932 home that was built at a time when wooden farmhouses were the norm. The one and a half story home was moved to the park and restored to its original condition. Much of the furnishings also are original, having been donated by the Fuller family. The Fuller House opened as a museum in 1998, but provided more than a glimpse into Euless's past, said Mayor Mary Lib Saleh. It inspired the creation of the park dedicated to the city's rich history as more people came forward with donations. "The accumulation was overwhelming because everyone wanted to donate something," Mayor Saleh said. "It really was a community effort." Those donations included the log cabin that, for more than 100 years, was protected by a house built around it. After Andrew Jackson Himes bought the cabin and surrounding land in 1888, he added rooms to accommodate his growing family. A log cabin restoration expert supervised the cabin's move to Heritage Park and its restoration, and more donations filled the home with tools, furniture and other items authentic to its beginnings. The nearby barn was created after World War I and the dismantling of Army barracks at Camp Bowie west of Fort Worth. The lumber was offered to anyone willing to haul it away, and Walter Lee McCormick used a wagon and mule team to carry off enough planks to build his barn. A butter churn, scrubbing board and oil lamp are among the items displayed in the 1850s log cabin at Heritage Park. Also in Heritage Park is a recreation center that, by 1995, was used only for occasional meetings by local groups. As more donations came in, members of the newly formed Euless Historical Preservation Committee asked to store the items at the recreation center. Eventually, an idea blossomed to turn the center into a museum using the donations to reflect local lifestyles, primarily during the 1930s. A Depression -era kitchen, back porch and other rooms line the center's perimeter, all built by committee members. One end of the former gymnasium features wooden church pews and a stained-glass window from the city's first Baptist and Methodist churches. The office of Euless's first police chief, W.M. "Blackie" Sustaire, is recreated alongside an area dedicated to the city's fire department. There is a music room and a wall dedicated to a nearby historic bridge. A shelf of local family histories offers research materials for local historians, and glass cases feature some of the more delicate and unusual items. "Maybe you didn't live it, but you can come through here and learn how your parents and grandparents lived," said Don Martin, one of the park's volunteer docents. The docents are members of the Old tractor wheels lean against the barn wall in Heritage Park. Historical Preservation Committee and are there to answer questions or give tours. Visitors also are welcome to explore the various buildings on their own. Heritage Park provides more than just a glimpse of how the people of Euless once lived, Mayor Saleh said, but also is a reflection of today's residents. "The main purpose is to keep the heritage of Euless alive," she said, "And it's thanks to the citizens of Euless who have graciously donated historical items that we are able to keep that history alive." What: Euless Heritage Park and Museum Where: 203 Cullum Street When: Open 1-5 p.m. the second Saturday of each month Cost: Free Information: 817-685-1649 A baby cradle, made from green willow limbs in 1883, is reflected in a dresser mirror in the Fuller House at Heritage Park. D Sara Hickman Concert September 9, 7 p.m. Texas Star Golf Course 1400 Texas Star Parkway Sara Hickman's shows are upbeat and fun and she performs with an amazing smile that captivates audiences everywhere. Sara has been writing music since she got her first guitar at age 7, and she's never stopped. In 2010, Sara served as the Official State Musician of Texas, preceded by Willie Nelson in 2009 and followed by Lyle Lovett in 2011. On her Kirtland Records debut release Shine, Hickman delivers another memorable collection of 10 songs that will take the listener on an intense journey destined to evoke a broad spectrum of emotions. Junior Angler Fishing September 21, 9 a.m. - noon Wilshire Pond, 315 Sierra Dr. Join us at Wilshire Park for a great day of family fun! The Texas Junior Anglers organization will stock Wilshire pond with 500 pounds of catfish. It's absolutely free, and equipment will be available for all the kids who need it. Great prizes will be given out in various age groups and categories. The tournament is for kids only, but parents may fish after the competition. Free refreshments for all participants! Call 817-685-1666 for more information. Special Green Fees for Euless Residents September 15 (after 11 a.m.) $25 green fee Don't pass this up! This is a great opportunity to play Texas Star Golf Course at an unheard of discount. This special green fee for Euless residents only with proof of residency. Please make your tee times 5 days in advance and play a round at Texas Star. Aquatics Seasonal Hours EULESS FAMILY LIFE AQUATIC PARK May 31 - August 25 Aug 31 - Sept 2 Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, noon - 7 p.m. SOUTH EULESS SWIMMING POOL June 1 - August 10 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. WILSHIRE SWIMMING POOL June 1 - August 10 Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Eute'ss Parks & Services ' F O .sse r TRAILWOOD * *`PARwww.eulessK PRESERVT VI 907 W. Mid-Cities Blvd. BIEDEty M�CORMICK BI h I I i 68 6 6 6 BON PARK PARK � 1600 Donley Dr. LAKEWOOD C P *TENNIS COURTS EulessREFLECTIof Map 300 W. Midway Dr. ••r PARK*, 1i MIDWAY * PARK EULESS * *LBRARCH FAMILY PARK LIFE CENTER WILSHIRE * PARK * HE 11 PAI 600 * *JJ1�!CAR R KWES CARR PARK —lei PARKPARK SOUTH WORBLADLL • PARK TEXAS �� \ STAR GOLSDR P F *,EP.P.ER ` I^�OURSE STARCENTER *ALL-STAR ALLEY 7400 S. Pipeline Rd. BOO Pauline * BATT ICAGES Euless Parks & Community Services THEiTEXAs PARKS 1314-B Royal Park AT STAR „ 500 Trailwood Dr. 2190 Joyce Court 1951 Bear Creek Parkway 360 TEXAS 1251 Fuller-Wiserft 408 E. Denton Dr. 201 Cullum Dr. 600 S. Main St. 508 Simmons Dr. September Special Events Senior Center special events are for Euless Family Life Senior Center members. You must be over the age of 60 to become a member. 2 Closed for Labor Day Holiday 6 George Bush Library* 9:30 a.m. 9 & 16 Numerology Class* $20 (2 Classes) 1:00 P.M. 10 & 24 Elevation Health Checks 10 a.m.-noon 13 Dallas Farmers Market* 9:00 a.m. 16 Dining Out* 5:00 p.m. 18 Mystery Lunch* $10-$20 12:30 p.m. 19 Carter Eye Center Free Cataract Screening 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 20 Dallas Holocaust Museum* $6 9:30 a.m. 27 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center -Glen Rose* $20 8:00 a.m. 27 NE Senior Jamboree -Grapevine 9:00 a.m. *Registration is required for these activities one week prior! Don't wait to register at the last minute. If we do not have enough to make the class or event, we may have to cancel. Some activities have limited space available as well. Sign up today for the activities you are interested in. You may miss out if you wait too long! YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Under the Rim Basketball 110515-01 SEPTEMBER CLASSES 5-9 S Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr. 110000-01 For complete descriptions, visit wwui.eulesstx.gov/efIc 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 110181-01 9/7 18-30m S 10-10:45am 4/$52 Pre -School Play Date 110020-01 9/19 2-5 TH 10-11:30am 1/FREE Fun Time for Learners 110002-01 9/4 3-5 M/W 9am-lpm 4/$127 Terrific Tuesday & Thursday 110003-01 9/3 3-5 T/TH 9am-lpm 4/$127 Fun Fridays Pre- School 110010-01 9/6 3-5 F 9am-lpm 4/$62 Just 4 Flips Pre -K Gymnastics 110210-01 9/7 3-6 S 11-11:45am 4/$52 Just 4 Flips Pre -K Gymnastics 110210-01 9/9 3-6 TH 5-5:45pm 4/$52 Prince & Princess Camp 110001-01 9/10 3-6 T/TH 9-10am 2/$55 Just 4 Flips Cheerleading 110215-01 9/9 3-7 M 7-7:45pm 4/$52 Morning Zumbatomic 110355-01 9/3 4-7 T/TH 9-10am 4/$50 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Under the Rim Basketball 110515-01 9/7 5-9 S 10-10:45am 4/$35 Elementary Drawing 110000-01 9/5 5-12 TH 6-7pm 4/$48 You Can Paint Youth 110815-01 9/26 5-13 TH 4-5:30pm 1/$22 Just 4 Flips Gymnastics 110220-01 9/9 6-9 M 6-6:45pm 4/$52 Young Spartan Boot Camp 110510-01 9/4 8-12 W 6-7pm 4/$22 Making the Cut Basketball 110520-01 9/7 8-14 M 10:45-11:15am 3/$42 HEB 110520-02 9/7 8-14 M 11:15-11:45am 3/$42 ADULT ACTIVITIES 9/3 4+ T/TH 7:30-8pm HEB 120004-03 Boot Camp Cardio 110315-01 9/10 13+ M/TH 6-6:45am FREE AM Zumba 110400-01 9/9 13+ MWF 6-7am 3/$38 Hatha Yoga 110330-02 9/10 13+ T/TH 7-8pm 3/$36 Get Fit Boot Camp 110310-01 8/27 13+ T -F 5:30-6:15pm 5/$82 Zumba 110300-02 9/9 13+ M/W 7-8pm 3/$32 You Can Oil Paint 110810-01 9/26 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$37 Boot Camp 110350-01 9/3 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 4/$62 Tai Chi -Beginners 110305-01 9/3 16+ T 6-7pm 4/$40 Tai Chi -Advanced 110306-01 9/4 16+ T 7-8pm 4/$40 Fun Way to Public Speaking 110710-01 9/10 18+ T 7-8:30pm 6/$37 You & Numerology 110705-01 9/9 18+ M 7-8pm 3/$27 Social Security Questions 111004-01 9/10 18+ T 10-11am 1/Free Retirement Plan Options 111002-01 9/26 18+ TH 10-11am 1/Free DR PEPPER STARCENTER 1400 S. Pi eline, 76040, 817-267-4233 Tot Ice Skating 111161-01 9/7 3-4 S 11:15am-11:45am 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 111162-01 9/10 5-13 T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 111162-02 9/7 5-13 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Adult Skate 111165-01 9/10 13+ T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 Taekwondo-Tigerkubs 110130-01 9/14 5-8 Taekwondo-Beginners 110131-01 9/10 9-12 Taekwondo-Advanced 110132-01 9/9 9-12 Taekwondo-Adult 110134-01 9/10 13+ Hapkido 110133-01 9/9 13+ Urban Boot Camp 110340-01 9/4 16+ SWIMMING LESSONS Water Tots Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Strokes & Turns Strokes & Turns Teen Adult S 9-9:45am T EFLC6-7:15pm S SIM 10-11:15am M EFLC 6-7:15pm TH SIM 6-7:15pm T EFLC 7:30-9pm TH SIM M 7:30-9pm M/W 5:30-6:30am S 7:30-8:30am All Classes held at HEB Rehab Center, 251 Westparh Way Euless, 120000-02 9/3 1-3 T/TH 6:30-7pm HEB 120001-04 9/3 4+ T/TH 6:30-7pm HEB 120001-05 9/3 4+ T/TH 7-7:30pm HEB 120001-06 9/3 4+ T/TH 7:30-8pm HEB 120002-04 9/3 4+ T/TH 6:30-7pm HEB 120002-05 9/3 4+ T/TH 7-7:30pm HEB 120002-06 9/3 4+ T/TH 7:30-8pm HEB 120003-03 9/3 4+ T/TH 7-7:30pm HEB 120003-04 9/3 4+ T/TH 7:30-8pm HEB 120004-03 9/3 4+ T/TH 7:30-8pm HEB 120004-04 9/3 4+ T/TH 8-8:30pm HEB 120008-02 9/3 4+ T/TH 8-8:30pm HEB 7/$28 7/$68 7/$68 7/$81 3/$25 4/$57 76039 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3 85 3%$85 3 85 3%$85 3/$85 3/$85 3%$85 3/$85