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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-24 Euless ArticlesDISTRIB UTED TO: MAYOR M cDONALD HA RWELL CITYCN CL COLLINS BARKER CITYATTN Y W. RHODES SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN . GETCHELL LIBRARY A DMIN PA GE I OF I CRA N OR ANIMAL CN TR LIBRARY REF H ARTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED c) I c21 /JS DA TE OF ARTICLE c:? //0 //)-NEWSPAPER~~---F~W.=~~T Euless city manager aims to keep momentum • going By Elizabeth Campbellliz@star-telegram.com 02/10/2015 EULESS Newly appointed City Manager Loretta Getchell said she is ready to take on the challenges of overseeing the ongoing growth and development in the city as new business and residential projects are flourishing. The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Getchell at a recent meeting. Getchell, 47, replaces longtime City Manager Gary McKamie, who retired at the end of January . Her salary is $175,000. "We are at a point in Euless ' history where we are reaping the benefits from the development that we've been working on for years," she said. "I want to continue providing an environment friendly to businesses and welcoming to residents ." Related Getchell said she wants to continue McKamie's legacy of forming community partnerships and working with cities and businesses including Hurst, Bedford and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport . Some employees have been with the city since the 1980s and 1990s -during a time when the city saw rapid growth and development -and they are reaching retirement age, she said. Getchell said she asked department heads to help identify employees with leadership qualities so that the city can provide mentoring and training for them . Getchell, who graduated from the University of North Alabama with a bachelor's degree in business administration, came to Euless in 1997 as director of fiscal and financial services. She is a certified public accountant and government financial officer. In 2004, she was promoted to assistant city manager, and four years later, Getchell became deputy city manager. Getchell supervised many departments and projects including the municipal court, finance, human resources, utility billing and fleet operations. She also was in charge of the library, Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Center, public works and engineering . "These are exciting times for Euless with tremendous development opportunities for our city thanks to our current council and those who laid the foundation in the past," she said . "We are also fortunate to have dedicated employees who truly care for this city and work every day to make it better." DISTRIBUTED TO: PA GE I OF 3 MA YOR CITYCN CL M cDONA LD COLLINS CITY A TTN Y W. RHODES S UTTER MCKAMIE BROWN GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN CRA N OR AN IMAL CN TR LIBRARY REF H A RTSELL H ARWELL BA RKER DATE DISTRIBUTED J I ~q I I!;; DATEOFARTICLE cJ I 10 /rs: NEWSPAPER~~-"-F~W.=S~T Eyes on H-E-8: Euless historical mural to be unveiled Saturday By Faye ReederSpecial to the Star-Telegram 02/10/2015 A celebration of historic proportions is planned for Saturday to unveil a beautiful new mural at Heritage Museum that depicts a historical timeline of Euless . "The Euless Historical Preservation Committee is proud to be able to provide this timeline mural as another piece of history," said Chairwoman Barbara Collier. "The committee has put a lot of effort into seeing the mural come to life and being available for our community." Other key committee members working on the project are Bill Golden and Helen Voss. Primary artist for the project is Lisa McNamara , who said painting on a large canvas comes with both challenges and rewards . McNamara felt strongly that the collage -22 feet long and 7 feet high -had to be oversized and done in oil paint to properly portray the story. Related "As evidenced by the masterpieces exhibited on gallery walls in museums worldwide, the medium of oil has created the most significant impact on the development of painting as a visual art form. It seemed necessary to depict the wonderful history of this progressive city in the old style of the masters," said McNamara . Other artists working on the project are Carolyn Allen and John Misner. Among the many notable features of the mural are such landmarks as Bird's Fort and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport along with noteworthy Euless homes and businesses . At Saturday's open house, from 1 to 5 p.m ., docents will provide guided tours of the museum, and refreshments will be served . Heritage Museum is at 201 Cullum Drive. Contact Suzanne Hendrickson at 817-685-1662 to inquire. Mid-Cities Panhellenic to host college sorority forum If joining a college sorority is all Greek to you, then the informational session on Feb . 22 to explain rush (now called recruitment) will give you the 411 on all things sorority. The event, hosted by Mid -Cities Alumnae Panhellenic Association, invites high school seniors and their parents from 2 to 4 p.m. at First Colleyville, 5300 Colleyville Blvd . Leaders will answer questions about sororities and offer interested girls a chance to register with the Panhellenic organization . "We would encourage anyone who has even a slight interest to come and learn more about national sororities," said member Joy Donovan. "Mid-Cities Panhellenic hosts this event year after year because DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE c;,/ OF 3 MA YOR M cDONA LD HARWELL CITYCN CL COLLINS BA RKER CITY A TTN Y W. RHODES S UTTER MCKAMIE BROWN GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN CRANOR ANIMAL CN TR LIBRARYREF HA RTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED ;( I ~4 I /5DA TE OF ARTICLE ;( /I 0 I Is N EWSPAPER FWST ---=-~..:;. joining a national sorority has been such a rewarding experience for us [that] we want to ensure young women who want to be a sorority member get that opportunity." Attendees will learn all about what to include in a resume and enjoy a fashion show featuring ensembles appropriate to wear to rush parties. Association President Laurel Dawson said, "Mid-Cities Panhellenic covers the [school] districts of Birdville, Carroll, Grapevine-Colleyville, H-E -B, Keller and Northwest. We want to assist young women with the recruitment process whether they attend universities in state or out of state." The session is free and no commitment is required. To learn more, visit www.midcitiespanhellenic.com or www.facebook.com/midcities.panhellenic or call Donovan at 214-707-3724. Vendors wanted for Arbor Daze in April Do you want more customers? Want more people to see your products? Are you an artisan with lovely creations to sell? Do you have a restaurant that wants to branch out to festivals? If you said yes, then you need to investigate becoming an exhibitor at the biggest city event in Euless . The 26th annual Arbor Daze is set for April 24-25, and families from across the area will flock to the festival to visit the booths, play games and enjoy a variety of foods . "Currently we are looking for business and arts and crafts 'vendors. We are really trying to expand from the past years and get some really great vendors," said Jordan Peterson from Euless Parks and Community Services Department. Get a vendor application at www.ArborDaze .org or call Peterson at 817 -685-1828. Girls Style & Beauty workshops available at North East Mall One of the area's leading fashion, beauty and etiquette experts, Susan Huston, is offering a workshop series for girls ages 8-16 that teaches grooming, etiquette and modeling skills . The series begins Saturday at North East Mall in Hurst . Huston offers classes for girls 8 to 12 years old from 10 a.m. until noon and for girls 13 to 16 from 12 :30 to 2:30 p.m. An advanced modeling workshop for girls 12 to 17 is offered from 3 to 5 p.m . Huston says the series teaches girls etiquette for today as well as life skills ranging from wardrobe coordination, hair and skin care , nutrition, restaurant and table manners to modeling techniques. Make arrangements at www.susanhuston.com or call 817-265 -5404 . Exhibit space still available for chamber Expo The HEB Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual Expo for March 6 at Hurst Conference Center. Popular with attendees, the event is also a home run for exhibitors because of the brand exposure and awareness participants gain . DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 3 OF 3 MAYOR CITYCNCL CITYATTNY SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL HARWELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED J I ~t.f I Is-DATE OF ARTICLE 0( /1 {) I IS' ~~~~~~~~- NEWSPAPER __ _..;;..F.:...:cW.-='S=T Chamber CEO Mary Frazior says a few spots are still open for vendors. Prices begin at $250 for an 8-foot by 8-foot booth. Restaurants that participate and provide food samplings to Expo guests get a booth at no charge other than the small fee for a health permit. "Expo is an excellent opportunity for local businesses and restaurants to promote their products and services. More than 600 people attend to find out what is available in their own back yard," said Frazior. To apply for space, call the chamber at 817-283 -1521 or visit www.HEB.org . DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE_l_oF_j_ MAYOR CITY CN CL CITYATTNY W. RHODES SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL HARWELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED ;{ I ;;; lf / / s-DATE OF ARTICLE d,( I JI /1 s- COM MUN ITY CALEND AR NEWSPAPER FWST (Euless . Feb. 13 -Daddy/Daughter Val- entine's Dance, 6:30 p.m., Eu· less Family Life Center, 300 Midway Dr. Tickets $10 per cou - ple (each additional sibling is $5) available at the Euless Family Life Center beginning January 15. Contact 817-685-1666. Feb. J4 -Mother/Son Valen· tine's Brunch, 10:30 a.m., Euless Family Life Center, 300 Midway Dr. Tickets $10 per couple (each additional sibling is $5) available at the Euless Family Life Center beginning Januaryl5. Contact 817-685-166(>. Feb. 17 -AARP tax help, 4- 7:30 p.m., Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817- 685-1480. Feb.17 · Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m., Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1623. Ongoing -Free tours of his- toric Heritage Park are offered on the second Saturday of every month between 1 - 5 p.m. Visit the all-new Euless Heritage Mu- seum at the Ruth Millican Cen- ter, as . well as the Himes Log I . House, the Fuller Hp u se and the McCormick Barn. Contact Mary at ofaiva-siale@eule sstx.gov or 817-685-1649. Group tours are available on different days de- pending on staff availability. Ongoing -Lapsit Storytime, 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday, Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480. Ongoing-Amateur Radio Euless meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Emergency Oper- ations Center at the Euless Police Department, ll02 W. Euless Blvd. Whether you are already a li- censed operator looking for a lo- cal club or someone just inter- ested in becoming involved in the hobby, you are welcome. Tu at- tend a club meeting or for addi- tjonal information, contact Joe Kraft with the Euless Office of Emergency Management at 817- 685-3144 or eulessinfo@euless- texas.gov. Ongoing -ESL Conversation Club, 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Eu- less Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. ESL Conversation Club re- quires no. registration. Adults 18 and older are welcome to come in and practice their sp~aking and listening skills. This class is for the Intermediate to Advanced student (ESL levels 2-4). Stu- dents must be able to hold a con- versation in English in order to participate. No childcare is pro- vided. Contact 817-685-1480. Ongoing -Toddler Story- time, 10:30 a.m. each Thursday, Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ec- tor Dr. Contact 817-685-1480. t/-£/3 Tt M €.S DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE I OF I ---- MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL HARWELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED ;< I ~4 I I 5' DATE OF ARTICLE ;t / / I /! ~- Contested races loom in Hurst, H-E-B school district Filing for city COWlcil and school board seats in Hurst, Euless and Bedford runs through Feb. 27. Election day is May 9. Here is who has filed to rwi, through Monday: Bedford Term: three years. Mayor Jim Griffin (incum- bent). Place I Rusty Sartor Place2 Dave Gebhart Euless Term: three years. Place 5 Harry Zinuner (i) Place 6 · Perry Bynum (i) \ . Hurst Term: two years . Place1 David Booe (I) Place 2 Larry Kitchens (I) Place b Henry Wilson (I), Jo el Downs Hurst-Euless-Bedford school board Term: four years. Place I Julie Cole Place b Andy Cargile (I) Place 7 Mark Cyrier (I), Fred Campos NEWSPAPER FWST JI t: 13 7i "'1 f:,-5 DISTRIBUTED TO: MAYOR McD ONALD HA R WELL CITYCNCL COLLINS BARKER CITYATTNY W. RHODES SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN PAGE_j__oF_0_ CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR LIBRARY REF HARTSELL DATE DISTRIB UTED o{ I & t.f I I 5 DATE OF A R TICLE d I I I /Is- H-E-B BUSINESS PROFiLE NEWSPAPER.~~----F~W.~~-T Euless Gun an d Ammo expands to meet its customers' many needs D Its owner says treating The gun shop has -. • · -- people the right way is thrived since its 1987 Euless Gun and Ammo the key to success. opening, growing from •The store, at 1200 W. Eu: .~· 1,000 square feet in a less Blvd .. also known as By Terry Evans -·' building at Euless Main Te xas 10 , Is open 8 a.m. to 6 Spe cial to th~ H·E·B News Street and Texas 10, to . p.m Mo nday thr ough Frida y, EULESS -Ed Lewis be-2,100 square feet in 2001 .·· 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. lieves that most of the when the family renovated • Call 817-267-6947, or go to problems bothering people an old Texaco station at Ed Lewis is a fortnight away eulessgunsandammo.com. these days could be resolv-UOO W. Euless Blvd .. That from opening the expansion of ed if everyone focused on a building's expansion to Euless Guns and Ammo, a simple concept: respect. 3,800 square feet wm be store that's built a loyal cus· Take the arguments ov-finished later this month. tomer base . er open carry, for instance, "This will double the said Lewis, owner of Euless retail space and triple the Guns and Ammo. Lewis space for the machine prefers to conceal any shop:' Lewis said. "ln- handgunhecarries. But, he eluding me, there are four believes others with per-gunsmiths here, and this is mits to carry should be al-one of few stores in the area lowed to wear them openly ijiat offers real gunsmith- if they wish. He also be-ing!' lieves they should respect Lewis became a gun - the se nsibilities of, say, smith out of love, he said. restaurant patrons ·wh o are "I fell in love with guns 1 uncomfortable seeing a when I was a kid, maybe 7 holstered -firearm on the or 8, and 1 got my first BB hip of someone who's not gun:• he said. "I took it obviously in law enforce-apart as much as I could to ment . .see how it worked!' "We should be consid-Today, Lewis and the erate of everyone's feel-other gunsmiths in his ings:• Lewis , S8, said. shop can take apart, clean He credits that deter-and repair virtually any mination to treat people gun up to a .SO-caliber. with respect for the loyal Five of the store's six customer base that has employees are fluent in helped him, his brother, firearm, but none of them Larry Lewis, 63, and his will make someone feel son, Nicholas Lewis, 3S, dumb for knowing less succeed in a challenging than they do about guns. business. It's that respect thing again, said a customer, Mike Dilworth, S2. "They don't talk down to you; don 't make you feel like you asked a stupid question:• said Dilworth, who rediscovered the shop last week. "I used to come here when it was a hole-in- the-wall on Main Street. I was on this side of town to- day and saw the building, so I pulled in!' Dilworth was looking for .22-caliber magnum ammo, and was delighted when Lewis pulled out two SO-round boxes. Though.22-caliberreg- ular and long-rifle bullets are common, the much longer magnum rounds have become harder to find, said Ken Hill, 60, of North Richland Hills. "Most Americans who own a weapon have a .22:' he said. "In recent years, the .22-ma·gnum ammo has been sucked up!' Hill said he's been a Eu- less Guns customer for 30 years not only because of its impressive inventory, but also because the staff is knowledgeable and ser- vice-oriented. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE :2_ OF d ---- MAYOR CITYCNCL CITYATTNY SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL HARWELL BARKER DATEDISTRIBUTED 2/C24 /JS DATEOFARTICLE c:(/ff //5 NEWSPAPER ___ F~W.~'S_T Seth Colten works the counter at the end of a long line of long guns at Euless Guns and Ammo ~ . . ·. . Speclal to· the H·EcB News/T~n'Y Evans DISTRIBUTED TO: MAYOR McDONALD HARWELL CITYCNCL COLLINS BARKER CITYATTNY W. RHODES SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN LIBRARYADMIN GETCHELL PAGE_j_OF CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR LIBRARY REF HARTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED DATE OF ARTICLE d I (I /1 ~ NEWSPAPER FWST __ __.;!._!.!..~ Kas Health H·E·B announces ICU exoansion By Elizabeth Campbell liz@sta r-tel egra m.com BE DFORD -Con struction is underway on a $25 mil - lion exp ansion of the in - t en sive care unit at Tex as Health Harris Methodist Hosp ital H -E-B that will improve care to critically ill p atients in Northea st Tar- rant County. Hospital officials de - scribed the expansion as a game-changer for the community. "I think it's a huge ,step fo r the whole community; we 've been pretty proud of our ICU here. We fve given pr~tty extraordinary care:• said Dr. Gary Jones, a pul- monary and critical care physician at Texas Health H-E-B, 1600 Hospital Parkway in Bedford. Hospital President Deborah Paganelli said planning for the expansion began several years ago when the hospital began treating more critically ill patients .. An aging popul~tion and reforms to the health- care system mean that the hospital is caring for more . people who are critically ill, she said. The three -story build- ing will tie in to the hospi- tal's existing tower, and features will include: a new 18-bed high-acuity inten- sive care unit, an interven- tional radiology suite and room for expansion. The radiology sllite will allow doctors to perform minimally invasive imag- ing-guided procedures to . treat chronic illnesses such as kidney disease and con- ditions such as unusual blood clotting. The new unit will also have private rooms so that patients won't have to be moved as their condition changes from when they are admitted to when they are released. Other features include four rooms dedicated to bariatric care with ceiling lifts to help move patients from the bed to the bath- room and two isolation rooms · for patients with contagious or infectious diseases Paganelli said funding for the expansion will come from Texas Health Resources, and.the hospital will also launch a $2 mil - lion capital campaign. The new facility should be completed by July 2016 freeing up more space ~ the hospital to treat pa - tients who don't need in- tensive care. "When you get sick enough to go to an inten - sive care unit, it is one of the most physical and emotional experiences the patient and family will go through:' Jones said. Jones added that the most recent ICU expansion was 15 years ago and that doctors nowadays are us - ing more tools to treat pa - tients and that ICU ro oms are getting crowded. Margaret Markey, H-E- B's nursing manager of critical care, said that the expansion will provide a more natural setting for patients and their families . I DISTRIB UTED TO: PA GE_J_OF ;<, MAYOR CITYCNCL CITYATTNY SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CN TR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY A DMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL HARWELL BARKER DA TEDISTRIBUTED ;) I ~cj/!S' DATEOFARTICLE d 111 /1 s; NEWSPAPER~~----F~W.~~~T Euless battalion chief switches tools for a firefighting career By Dom i ngo Ramirez Jr .ramirez@star-telegram .com 02/17/2015 8:15 AM 02/17/2015 8 :15 AM EULESS As a youngster, John O'Brien didn 't dream of becoming a firefighter. Thirty-five years ago, O'Brien was happy being a mechanic in the city's fleet department, tinkering with all the city vehicles from police cars to fire trucks . But a city official tipped him to another job. "They were having tests for firefighters and she told me I should give it a try," O'Brien said. "I passed it, and I've never regretted taking that test ." Related This year, the 53-year-old Arlington resident will complete his 34rd year with the Euless Fire Department, the last 18 years as battalion chief. DISTRIBUTED TO: MAYOR McDONALD HARWELL CITYCNCL COLLINS BARKER CITYATTNY W. RHODES SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN PAGE_2_oF2 CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR LIBRARY REF HARTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED :<I dt.f /1~ DATE OF ARTICLE ;(///I Is-NEWSPAPER~~-=-F_W._~_T "I wasn't that kid that grew up wanting to be a firefighter," O'Brien said, pointing out now that that he couldn't estimate the number of fires or emergency medical calls he has been on since he started in the fire department in September 1981. In 1981, Euless had just two fire stations and no ambulance service. Times have changed. The city now has three fire stations and the fire department operates its own ambulance service, accounting for a majority of the calls that the firefighters make each year. In 2013, firefighters made 4,375 service calls, paramedics/firefighters responded to 3,076 medical calls and fought 156 fires in the city. "From day one, it has been very interesting to me," O'Brien said . O'Brien and the fire department were a perfect match . Within five years after he was hired, O'Brien was a driver, then promoted to lieutenant and later captain. By 1996, fire officials named him as battalion chief. O'Brien has seen the changes in equipment and fire trucks through the years, but for him, the medical service calls have been the biggest change in his firefighting career .. "We went from a couple of paramedics on the department to all paramedics ," O'Brien said . "And statistics show that the emergency medical calls make up the majority of our calls now in this city ." O'Brien should know Euless -he grew up in the city and attended Trinity High School, graduating in 1980. "He has held every shift position in the Euless Fire Department allowing him to have a unique perspective on how the job gets done," said Fire Chief Wes Rhodes, who has been head of the department since 2011. "And what it takes to get the job done." The fire chief noted that O'Brien's experience has been a resource for the department and adjacent fire units . "John O'Brien is extremely intelligent and has a high attention to detail," Rhodes said . "He is often asked to work on projects that require research or are very technical. John takes care of his personnel and looks out for what is best for the department and the community." DISTRIBUTE D TO: MAYOR Mc DONALD H ARWELL CJTYCNCL COLLIN S B A RKER CITYATTNY W. RHODES DA TE DISTRIBUTED ~ I al/ / / s- Affordable housing for • • semors1s goal of effort in Euless By Elizabeth Campbell liz@star-telegram .com EULESS -The city is work- ing with a developer to build more affordable housing for senior citizens as the pop- ulation of aging baby boom- ers is rapidly increasing. Gardner Capital Tuxas De- velopment LLC plans to build an apartment complex withl40 to 150 units at the southwest comer of Dickey Road and Eu- less Boulevard, also known as TuxaslO, an area already desig- nated as a revitafu.ation wne. The proposed complex is called Gala at Oak Crest Estates. The need for affordable, age-restricted housing is critical, and it is outpacing the supply, said Gary McKa- mie, who retired last week as city manager. "In this case, the afforda- ble housing is age-restrict- ed. It is not what most peo- ple think of with Section 8 housing. It is nice, safe hous- ing for our more vulnerable residents;• McKamie said. Safety and security are important considerations, McKamie said, and the com- plex is designed so that resi - dents can get to their apart- ments by going through a lobby area. S UTTER MCKAMIE BRO WN GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN CRANOR ANIMAL CN TR LIBRARY REF H A RTSELL DA TE OF A RTICLE d I J S> I Is N EWSPA PER FWST -----""-'-'-~ "There are lots of places people can go that are se- cure, but our seniors don't have the income as we are not a high-income commu- nity;• McKamie said. There are many people who aren't ready for an assisted liv- ing facility, but they want to move out of their homes and need an affordable place to live, McKamie said. The developer is applying for low-income housing tax credits from the Tuxas De- partment of Housing and Community Affairs, which is a highly competitive process. The tax credits help direct more capital toward the af- fordable housing project. In order to qualify for the tax credits, the developer must have permission from the city and a commitment of local funds. During a recent council meeting, the council mem- bers approved lending Gardner Capital approxi- mately $1.1 million and the developer will pay the mo n ey back to the city. City Manager Loretta Getchell said Euless will bor- row the money for the pro- ject, and no tax dollars will be used. Euless has been try- ing to attract this type of de- velopment for several years, McKamie said. The city wanted to find a company that would build and manage the facility, and Euless wanted a company that would manage the com- plex on a long-term basis. Elizabeth Campbell, 817·390-7696 Twitter: @fwstliz DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE I OF 3 ---- MAYOR CITYCNCL CITYATTNY SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN CRANOR A NIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL HARWELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED ;;(I c;( cf f Is-DATE OF ARTICLE c) I I t /1 s NEWSPAPER __ _;:;F-""W.'-"''S=T EULESS A long and colorful. history Euless council member Jeremy Tompkins looks over the Euless Timeline Mural during its unveiling Saturday. Special to the Sta r-Telegram/Bob Boot h DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE ;( OF 3 ---- MAYOR CITY CNCL SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN McDONALD COLLINS CITYATTNY W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR LIBRARYREF HARTSELL HARWELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED ~/a'f /15 DATEOFARTICLE :</;g /1s NEWSPAPER~~-=-F~W.~~~T A mural three years in the making is now on display at Euless Heritage Museum By Terry Evans the entryway of Euless Special to the Star-Telegram Heritage Museum. The EULESS -Lost heritage 22-foot-long, 64-inch- returned to Euless Satur-tall oil-on-canvas paint- day with the unveiling of ing was designed and-exe- a long-anticipated mural. cuted as an artistic story A work begun three board, officials said. In years ago by art teachers brilliant colors it tells the John Misner and Carolyn town's history from its Allen was finished by Fort origin near Bird's Fort to Worth artist Lisa the event that ensured McNamara and hangs in Euless' health far into the future: the opening of Dallas/Fort Worth Air- port. "There are businesses and houses on the mural that bring back memo- ries:' said Bill Golden, immediate past-presi- dent of Euless Historical Preservation Committee and a resident since 1955. Lisa McNamara, one of the three artists, points out parts of the mural to past Euless Mayor Mary Lib Saleh. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 3 OF 3 MAYOR McDONALD HARWELL CITYCNCL COLLINS BARKER CITYATTNY W. RHODES SUTTER MCKAMIE BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED __ c2_/_:J._q-'--'/L--1 !:>_-_ DATE OF ARTICLE NEWSPAPER __ _.:...F~W.....::'So..:..T "Most of the buildings are gone. We didn't have a town square, so our history was scattered out over what used to be the Euless com- munity, which was larger than what the city is now?' The woman who suc- ceeded Golden, Barbara Collier, said that the mural "is absolutely beautiful. I was amazed at having a history depicted on one canvas. The colors are bright and it's one big, vivid history lesson of Euless?' The first thing visitors see as they enter the 6,300- square-foot former church on Cullum Drive, the mural illustrates "how Euless evolved, what were the im- portant businesses, homes and churches:" Collier said. "It carries the history right up to D/FW Airport?' Collier credited Allen and Misner for digging up images to go on the mural and outlining many of the elements. McNamara said about 20 percent of the work was done and a couple of se- rious challenges popped up when the canvas arrived in her studio a couple of years after circumstances caused the art teachers to back- burner the mural. "I first had to condition it with linseed oil, because the primer was starting to crack:' McNamara said. "I have a IO-by-IO-foot stu- dio. It wasn't the best con- dition to paint in. I had to roll up one end as I paid out the other, and wait for each Euless' first postmaster, Robert Nail, looks over notes at the mural. Mayor Linda Martin addresses the crowd at the unveiling. day's work to dry, because I used oils. I have about 100 hours invested in this mu - ral?' The city paid signifi- cantly less than what that 100-hour job was worth, McNamara said. But the multi-media professional said the difference will work out in the wash, and she had an emotional in- vestment as well. "We need to be sur- rounded"by art, and I didn't want this project to be un- finished:' she said. "The city of Euless has been real- ly good to me on another project I've been working on for two years, and I felt the city deserved a really good deal. Also, they're bringing me back to add to the mural?' Indeed, as people who Special to the Star-Telegram/Bob Booth If you go Euless Heritage Museum is open 1 to 5 p.m. each Sat- urday at 201 Cullum Drive in Euless . It is adjacent to Heri - tage Park, where three histor- ic structures -the 1932 Fuller House, the 1850 Himes Log House and the 1919 McCor- mick Barn, built with wood salvaged from a Camp Bowie Army barracks -are pre- served. are pillars of Euless society got previews of the mural they began asking "Where's this, where's that?" Collier said. McNamara will return Feb. 21 to paint more build- ings onto it. With those ad- ditions, Golden said the canvas will serve residents well. "It's quite a bit of nos~ talgia for those of us who were here [to see the lost buildings]:' Golden said. "For the people who weren't here then it's a glimpse of how things used to be that gives them some- thing of an anchor?' This report indudes material from the Star-Telegram archives.