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Dear Citizens, talents to add that special plus for our festivities. You may
remember they are the ones who got all the antique cars for
Spring is here...and our Christmas Parade. Congratulations to Ginger and
the number one ArborRichard Moore,our Euless Volunteers of the Year.
Daze Festival in America n Your Council spends many hours working for Euless and
will be right here in Euless its citizens. For the past several years,council and staff have t`
next week!This year will '' planned together how to build a better Euless for its citizens.
be even bigger and better '¢ , We have stressed better services for our citizens, better
than before. Inside our 1rt streets and drainage projects,better facilities and keeping a
newsletter we have pro- reasonable tax rate.We want the best for Euless.Our vision
vided you with all the is to not only provide the best we can for our citizens but also
information needed for a fun-filled time at Arbor Daze along have a city that is attractive and inviting to others.
with a map detailing the layout.See you at the Festival! Our vision is to encourage revitalization and beautifica-
Ground breaking ceremonies for the new Euless library tion in every neighborhood and business center in our com-
was such a festive affair with scouts,bands,choruses,digni- munity. Our first strategy is to improve the looks of Main
taries,balloons and lots of our citizens. A special thank you Street. We are developing a strategic plan and design that
for all who attended.Come watch us build our new 40,000 will require the support of citizens and businesses alike.
square foot library as soon as we"strike set" from Arbor When you read the Revitalization article,we hope you will
Daze. be as excited as we are with our vision to Build a Better
At the March Council meeting, the City Council Tomorrow for Euless.
approved the firm of Schrickel Rollins&Associates to devel-
op and design the plans for the 85-acre Athletic Complex
approved by the passage of the half cent sales tax. The
Athletic Complex Committee consisting of citizens,staff and Mary Lib Saleh
council will be working closely with Schrickel Rollins dur- Mayor
ingthe planning ofthe complex which will beconstructed in ARBOR DAYS MAP
everal phases. AND EVENTS
Keith Foster,a well known golf architect,has been select- . S(HEDULI – SEE
to design a routing plan for the"proposed"golf course. OfficidIs I CENTER FOLD
Nlections
l decisions on whether we will or will not go forward
the golf course will be made at a May Council meeting. DrCdM t PCYitdliZC
Reegeling Program
o� fortheCityCouncilandHEBSchoolBoardwill EXpdndS
held on Saturday, May 6. Election information is (itu
Irna epg•3
closed. Please exercise your right to vote. It is your duty
and your privilege as an American citizen. Writer fdas
There are many interesting articles in this newsletter Driving down Main Street in Euless,one might not get pg.6
from recycling news,to the Euless Junior High School mock the impression of the beauty and sense of community pride Z Librdru Ground
city councilmeeting,Public Works information,some water so prevalent in Euless. Breaking
facts and volunteer connections as well. Although Main Street is functional, City officials are — pg. 12
Speaking of volunteers,Richard and Ginger Moore will eager to improve both the aesthetics and role of one of the
be recognized at the United Way Volunteer Appreciation most often traveled streets in the City. Election
Affair as the Euless Volunteers of the Year. Richard and "The City Council members and the City Manager Information
Ginger are always ready with their balloons and decoratingpg. 13
cont on pale 2
C i t g I m a g e existing sidewalks in some areas on the east side "I am very excited about the potential which
of the street. these ideas offer the City of Euless and very much
cont.from page 1 "I am extremely pleased with the direction of look forward to future developments of these
this initial concept," said Tom Hart, City concepts,"said Mayor Mary Lib Saleh.
requested us to come up with a concept for Main Manager. "I feel strongly that improvements to Although this plan is only in the earliest stages
Street,"said Tom Cox,Director of Economic the overall image of the City,with the initial pro- of conceptualization, city officials feel encour-
Development "With some changes,the overall ject being Main Street,will not only cultivate a aged that the goals of the City Council to improve
facade of Main Street can be dramatically greater sense of community pride, but also and enhance the overall image of Euless will be
improved." increase property values." accomplished through long-range planning and
At a Euless City Council meeting March 28, Hart stressed that although the plan is only in evaluation.
Cox and Bo Bass, Special Projects Manager, the conceptual phase,the dream of improving the For further information on economic develop-
presented a concept for improvements to Main City's image has been long in coming. The ram- ment in the City, please call the Department of
Street to Council members.The focal point of the pant growth and development throughout the Economic Development at 685-1426.
concept was clearing the overhead clutter of City is indicative of the positive future for the City
wires and utility lines. In this initial plan,the utili- of Euless,he added.
ty poles would be relocated from the street's edge. Council members
Design firm Schrickel Rollins & Associates responded with enthu-
assisted Cox in developing several variations for siasm to the initial con-
modifying the street and increasing safety and dri- cepts presented by Cox L
vability. Several driveways would be moved in and his staff. The
order to improve safety for drivers on Main Street. Council had requested a
Traffic would be improved by adding turn spurs to plan for improvement to
the four-lane road. StreetscapinS would provide the City's image during a
enhanced landscaping with particular attention weekend worksession
to corners and major entryways for neighbor- held in early January
hoods or shopping centers.
Businesses along the street would be encour-
aged by the City to refurbish their store fronts.
The numerous strip centers would be Business C Brings C
approached by city officials to discuss rehabilita-
tion of siSnaSe and colors.
The fences providing security to homeowners
along Main Street may be rebuilt so that consis- More than 80 business leaders from Euless ness leaders and answer their questions," said
tency in material and appearance would enhance attended the 1995 Business Appreciation Forum Tom Cox, Director of Economic
hosted by the City on March 3. Attendees took Development.Cox added that attendance at the
advantage of the opportunity to meet with city event was high in spite of inclement weather.
liewluless officials and learn about various programs and Some business owners who attended the
projects going on in the City. Sponsored by the forum expressed an interest in finding out more
oevelopments Office of Economic Development and the Hurst- about the City through future events such as this
Euless-Bedford Chamber of Commerce, the meeting.
forum offered visiting business leaders informa- "What would be interesting to me is to find o
Sales Tax Revenues tion on the proposed upscale mall, an athletic more information on where the City is heade
January-March,1995 $762,103 complex and a planned golf course,future road- said Martha Lenamon, owner of Bucke
January-March,1994 $60,924 way construction, the Railtran, the Northeast Photo in the Euless Town Centre. "I'd Ii
5ke
Percent increase: 1 5 Gang Task Force and the City's Arbor Daze festi- know what we can do as individual businesse-
val. promote the City of Euless,and how the business
dousing StartsThe annual business forum also featured a community can work together with the City to
"taste of Euless" from several local restaurants, reach its goals."
January-March,1995 32 and door prizes were given away to visiting busi- Lenamon added the forum provided her with
January-March,nt in 1994 29crease: 10% ness owners and managers. All Euless businesses the opportunity to reintroduce herself to city offi-
Percentinare invited to the forum each year to learn vital cials and to Set more involved in the community
information about city projects. Business leaders The Business Appreciation Forum is held
Business Certificates of OeeupanCY also have an opportunity to meet the Mayor and every spring. For more information on upcoming
January-March,1995 38 City Council and to network with other Euless forums or other business-related events, please
January-March,1994 29 businesses. contact Katherine Williams, Administrative
Percentincrease: 31% "We were extremely pleased to have the Assistant to the Department of Economic
opportunity to meet with many of our local busi- Development,at 685-1426.
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Euless Expands Recycling (itu (ouncil
Program to Include Magazines Approves [irm
program for recy- gA'f'l�• for
Design
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The rain forest is being cut down at the rate of one cling in apart- 2�
football field every second. Evers hour of the day, ments was
500,000 rain forest trees are cut down for human use. modified com- pP� Adster Pldn
-from Sdre The Earth by Betty Miles pletely to provide
more accessibility to Euless AthleticP
With almost 22 percent of the contents of the apartment residents partici-
waste stream made up of paper materials,the City pating in the recycling program. (omplex
felt it imperative to expand the current list of The new apartment recycling program includes a
acceptable recyclables to include magazines. On recycling drop-off center located on each apart-
January 24, Euless City Council members ment property. The center consists of two recy- At the Euless City Council - •
approved the inclusion of magazines in the Euless cling containers,one for newspaper and maSa- Tuesday, March
Council
Recycling Program. zines combined, and the approved - ,, ,
"By adding magazines to MENU OL A(CEPTABLE ITEMS FOR second for mixed recy- perform • study d o
st
an already extensive menu EULESS RECYCLING PROGRAM IN clables which include plas- proposed
of recyclables acceptable inolf
o _tics #1-7 except #6, alu- g
the Euless Recycling QOTN BIOMES & APARTMENTS minum cans, colored glass ' ' -
Program,the City will offer plastics Bottles and tin food and beverage will determine
its citizens the highest quali- Numbers 1-7 except#6 which cans. The recycling drop- sibility of - proposed ••
ty recycling program at a is styrofoam off centers are accessible to course.
very good value,while pos- Aluminum Cans residents 24-hours each
• ' •• Complex
itively impacting the envi- day,seven days a week.
Joe Henni , Food and beverage cans • - proposed .• course
ronment,"said
1 g In 1994,Euless citizens some
_twjects will
Assistant City Manager. Tin food&Drink Cans recycled 1,117 tons of common ' pro
Since Senate Bill 1340 Food cans i.e.soup,dog-or cat materials. The City will not be fundedfrom the same
sources.
was passed in 1991 and food,tuna fish. Please put the top continue to evaluate andComplexbe ••• in full by
mandated that all Texas inside the can and squeeze the end improve environmental ini- monies. -
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cities reduce b 40 percent of the can closed
Y P tiatives in Euless and edu-
cts cited
their current waste stream, Glass Bottles&Jars Complex • citizens when Euless ne of several • � -
cate the community on _
the City has tried to support Unbroken green,brown,blue or these programs. for • approved• •
the initiatives cited b this clear bottles and jars the half-cent sales tax in January, 1993.
Y For further information
bill to the best of its ability, Dry Newspapers&MaSazines on the Euless Recycling Phasestudyill '
Hennig added. EverythinS that comes in the Program, please call with expenses not • exceed
In addition to expanding newspaper except the baS it comes the Euless Recycling funding for I initially will
the menu of acceptable in or the rubberband around it. All Information Hotline at •- .• . .Phase
the half-cent
recyclables in the City, the maSazines are acceptable. 685-1825.
reimbursed by monies
Who Recycling Saves - •• bcoetbeond
golf course is final-
By using one ton of paper made completely from ized.
recycled scrap rather than virgin wood fiber,you saved: The Phase I Golf • • •-
completed and submitted to the Euless City
AkAkAk Councii by . Associates.
coursevote for final approval of the proposed golf
projectby •
three cubic scheduled in May.
Ali 4100 yards of For further information on thepro-
IF
Kilowatt landfill course,olf please cont _
ick
7,000 gallons 17 Trees hours of space energy posed� • _, Director of the • , •ct- of
of water Parks and Leisure Services. at 685-1651.
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City Posts Junior High
Students [or Mock (ituAll=
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Council Aceting
arch 24 was not a regular school day for vending machine
freshman students at Euless Junior High though most Stu-
School. In fact,the experience many of dents felt family Euless junior
the students had might just be the future responsibility was Council members during a mock '
catalyst for their involvement in their needed,not City laws. The final item
communities and local government later in life. drew heated debate among students dents a feel for what really happens in the commu-
After several weeks of study and preparation, both serving on the City Council as well as those in nity,"said Principal Linda Denman. "Among
ninth grade students from Euless Junior High visit- the audience. The item reviewed an individual's the many benefits of this project,I hope the stu-
ed the City of Euless to try their hand as active par- request to serve alcohol at the Simmons Center for dents will be more inspired to get involved in local
ticipants in a mock City Council meeting designed a special occasion.The majority of students agreed government"
to help them gain a greater understanding of the that if this request was granted,the Council would The three teachers of the ninth grade classes
processes and proce- have difficulty deny- involved in the mock City Council meeting,Sherry
dures involved inAM (ITY (OUN(IL AMPS ing similar requests in Hardin,Michael Ramsay and Grant Tyree,agreed
local government. the future. The stu- with Denman.
The interactive 1� 1 dent City Council 1 think this is great The students will really
processes of applying voted to deny the benefit from this experience,"said Tyree,a world
the skills the students AAYOP PM T[A (OD1 KODUKHT041UP request 5-2. geography teacher at Euless Junior High
had studied during Royce Sanders Jennifer Dewett "It is impressive to After an almost two-hour event, the student
this section on local 1 POLK[(11111 hear such knowl- Council members and audience began to walk
government worked Nicola Vote • edgeable responses back to their school, but the excitement of the
positively during to real issues from morning and the issues they had discussed had
the mock meeting, 1 these students thatAmanda Olmstead Tour Khamhiran inspired their thoughts. Among the shuffle of feet,
which was held in we,as Council mem- impassioned young people could be heard dis-
the Euless City 1UN(IL SUT 4 (ITY SVKTAPY bers, deal with each cussing the issues in a very diplomatic and peaceful
Council Chambers. Crystal Schoberll week," said Euless manner. Interactive learning not only provided
Approximately 50 (OUKIL SIAT 5 DIPVTOP Or PARS & Mayor Mary Lib students with the courage to try,but allowed them
students attended as Rocky Horton ' Saleh. It is comfort- to make decisions based on their knowledge,value
audience members Laite MaumalanSa ing also to know that systems and opinions...just like the citizens who
along with elected the student City make up the current Euless City Council.
student City Council members. Several students Council voted in the same way that the regular City The mock City Council members were elected
were appointed to speak for or against the items on Council did with the exception of extending the by their peers. All members who participated are
the agenda. City staff members were present to teen curfew weekend hours,Saleh added. in the ninth grade and attend Euless Junior High.
provide assistance to the students,as well as Mayor "This is a real life experience which gives stu-
Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem (lobby Baker,
Councilman Frank Douglass,Councilman Henry
(ioatright,Assistant City Manager Joe Hennig and Hurndnitdrian Awdrd f
Susan Crim,City Secretary.
Three items were scheduled on the agenda for G r a d u a t i n gHigh S Senior
the mock meeting.The items to consider included
an amendment of the teen curfew;prohibiting the The Larry Lee Gafford Humanitarian Award brief description of the volunteer work she or
sale of tobacco products by use of a vending was established in t978. Each year a Trinity he has done or an individual they have helped
machine;and request to serve alcoholic beverages High School student is selected to receive this during the past years and where this work was
at the Simmons Center. award. The student is honored at the gradua- performed. The deadline for nomination is
The students serving as City Council members tion exercises for their unselfish contribution May 1,1995.Send to:
voted to approve the amendment of the teen cur- toward humanitarianism the past year. Mr.William F. Shatford,Principal
few,which included extending the hours from 12 If you would like to nominate a graduating Trinity High School
p.m.to 1 a.m.Friday and Saturday.The student City Trinity High School student for this 500 North Industrial Boulevard
Council voted to approve the second item, pro- Humanitarian Award,please send in writing a Euless,TX 76039
hibiting the sale of tobacco products by use of a
page 4
Volunteer Spirit Puts Shine on (itu (itu (ouncil
Individuals who volunteered their time and Rosecrans said. Approves
services to the City of Euless last year saved the "The medical personnel from the City gave me
City and its citizens$66,946.In 1994 volunteers ten more years with my husband through their
contributed 5,781.25 hours of ser- efforts;I could never fully Architect to
vice to the operations of the City of pay back what they did
Euless at an average savings of for me,"she said. Perform '
hdSO 1
$11.58 for each volunteer hour. Rosecran's efforts at
The individuals who donate their the City are currently ' Proposed
'
time to the City are invaluable. two-fold. She assists
lf
Without volunteers,the City could both the Department of (ourse not afford the level of service or the Purchasing and the
extent of services provided Euless Department of
citizens. Administrative Services. At the Euless City
Following are brief highlights She was also instrumen- Tuesday,Council meeting
from the backgrounds of two City tal in the establishment of
March 28, Council mem-
volunteers.Currently,the 16vol- the city-wide recycling
unteers are registered on the program.
active volunteer list. These volunteers work pri- lane Ericson joined the Euless Water tect to perform a land
marily in the Library,Police,Water and Parks& Department three years ago. As a part-time vol- study and cost analysis ofU
Leisure Services Departments. The efforts of all unteer,she provides staff support which is indis- the proposed •• •
City volunteers are recognized and pensable to maintainingThe results of . determine
appreciated by the City smooth operations in the mate feasibility o - proposed course.
Irene Rosecrans makes Water Department. Although both the Athletic Complex
up a part of the City's fab- experience here has been Ericson began volun-
ric which provides citi- , • Ericson. •• teering for the City and - proposed "lf course
zens with quality ser- I I think I would have stayed here as because she wanted to some commonthe two projects
vices and friendly atti- long as I have if the people - make a difference. not be funded from the same sources.
tudes. Most citizens not as nice as they are. After two years in Athletic Complexbe funded
who have called the Volunteering is • - of • retirement,she said she half-centsalestaxmonies. The -
tic
City,probably have spo- rewarding experiences y• realized sitting around
ken with her at one time have. I just love reading "was a good Complex was one of several projects cited
or another. Her unmistak- way to get old fast." for funding when Euless citizens approved
able voice and immediate "My experience here has been '
response to problems or ques- fantastic,"said Ericson. "I don't think I wouldstudy
tions citizens might have,have earned her a repu- have stayed here as long as I have if the people expenses • • exceed
tation of dependability. were not as nice as they are. Volunteering is onefundingase be,• ,
ut of
Six years ago,Irene Rosecrans began work- of the most rewarding experiences you can have.
the half-cent sales tax account. but immedi-
ing for the City of Euless. During a regular 40- 1 just love it" reimbursedately monies generated
_
hour week,she volunteers 18 hours. Rosecrans Currently the City's largest use of volunteers is • o n
cites several reasons for during Arbor Daze. During Arbor bond - '- ' '
her volunteer spirit. ,o., Daze 95',1,500 volunteer hours will ' • finalized.
"I love being with E be required for a dollar value of - ' • • study
I people and I don't like $17,370.Additionally,all Euless City •- completed , submitted
to travel,so I decided it Council members and Board and City Council b Keith Foster & Associates.
would only be logical Commission members volunteer
to be productive," said their time for endless meetings and The vote for final approval of the proposed
Rosecrans. City-related activities to improve the
golf course project by
Her initial reason for quality of services and life in Euless. Council is scheduled for the City Council
joining the City was to If you would like to volunteer for agenda • '
pay back the City in a the City of Euless,please call Ann For further informationon - pro-
special
•special way for the Hajek, Volunteer Coordinator posed golf course, please contactRick
number of times the • • in the Department of Parks and Director - Department
emergency medical personnel volunteer • Leisure Services,at 685-1661. Leisure
saved her husband's life, Parks and .
t 685-1651.
page 5
I
Public Works Update
Nein [quipment Saves City Thousands of Dollars
Water & Wastewer year has been down by eight percent,billing is up impacted the City. A reduction in the flow by one
Randy Byers, Director of Development, one percent as a result of new meters which have million gallons a day resulted in a$490,000 sav-
gave an update to the Euless City Council on been installed.The reduction of wastewater flow ings in FY 1994, at an expense to the City of
water and wastewater. Water consumption this through the use of new equipment has positively approximately$15,000 over a five-year period.
WATER r A ( T S -
Did You Know?
Approximately 97%oftheearth
sCD
The average U.S.citizen uses 168 gallons of wa ter is in the oceans,and 2%is ice. N o
water each day! All the fresh water thatpeople use
A faucet dripping at the rate of one drop per comes from the last I%,
second wastes 880 gallons of water a year.
97%
Ocean
Average Monthly Water Amounts
1993 1994
Water Consumed
Water Billed
Wastewater Flow Rainfall There was a decrease of 115,544,000
1 2 3 4 5 6 10 20 30 40 gallons in water consumption from FY
(gallons in millions) inches 93 to FY 94.This is attributed to the
increased rainfall in FY 94.
The reduction in the annual average
Yearly Water Amounts of wastewater flow seen in FY 94 results
01993 ®1994 in a daily savings of$1,290 and annual
savings of$470,941 as compared to the
historical average flow of 3.63 million
Water Consumed gallons each day.
Water Billed
Wastewater Flow
Rainfall
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 10 20 30 40
(gallons in millions) inches
Streets completed in the near future. The Sulphur Branch project is progressing
The sidewalk project has begun on Kynette Over 90-feet of storm drain culverts were with the current focus on the canal. The antici-
Drive. The sidewalk will connect Wilshire installed along Glade Road west of Main Street. pated completion date for the Sulphur Branch
Elementary School to the existing sidewalk The design phase on Westpark Way has project is March,1996.
which currently ends at Canyon Ridge. begun. Construction is slated to begin For further information on activities and
The waterline replacement on Cypress Court November, 1996. Utility relocations will developments in the Public Works Department,
has been completed. Overlay of Cypress will be begin in December, 1995. The project will be please call 685-1630.
completed in June,1998.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 23 DON'T MISS BILLY ROY'S ONE-MAN BAND
11:00 am GRAND OPENING: Friday 5:00,7:00,9:00 pm
4TH GRADE TREE CREATION Saturday 10:00 am,12:30,3:00,5:30,9:00 pm
12:00 pm-5:00 pm THE SHOPPE
Sunday 11:00 am,2:00,4:00 pm
5:00 pm LEON RAUSCH&THE WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
TIME WARPED TOPHANDS
:00 pm THE DIXIE CHICKS The majority of parking for the general public will be at Trinity High
7:00
pm ASLEEP IE THE WHEEL School and the parking lot directly across from First Baptist Church in
Euless. Two free shuttles will provide continual service between the park-
ing areas and the site of Arbor Daze.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 The parking lot for the Euless Library is designated for handicapped
10:00 am JULIE ANN parking ONLY.
11:00 am THE BLARNEY BROTHERS
Wo pm FINGERPRINTS ONCE 1 GET TO THE FESTIVAL, WHERE CAN I GET MORE
330 prn THE SHOPPE INFORMATION?
7:00 pm DASH RIPROCK AND THE DRAGONS Look for the information booth which can be easily identified by the bal-
10:00 pm JOHN ANDERSON loon hanging above it.Public telephone will be located on Arbor Daze site.
SUNDAY, APRIL 30 1 KNOW THE FESTIVAL IS FREE, BUT IF I WANT TO BUY
12pm THESHOPPE SOMETHING TO EAT OR A SOUVENIR, WHAT DO I NEED?
1:30 pm ALLEN DAMRON To purchase any concessions or ride on rides,only official Arbor Daze
2:45 pm COWBOYS AND INDIANS tickets will be accepted. These tickets will be available at ticket booths
4:30 pm DAVE ALEXANDER located all over the Arbor Daze site. Tickets may be purchased with cash,
7:00 pm THE MAMAS&THE PAPAS Mastercard or Visa.
Euless City souvenirs and Greenhouse plants will be available for pur-
chase at special booths.Over 11,000 free trees will be given away at the
booth marked"FREE TREES."
the thoughts of new trees being planted as aChildren will have the opportunity to pot
The ► result of their combined efforts in the 1+1=2 their own trees at a special booth during the
6rdss is Tree Program,which strives to meet its goal of festival.When asked what the age limit for par-
planting one tree for each citizen in Euless by ticipating in the tree potting booth, Beck
the year 2000. This year,the City plans to give answered"I still consider myself a kid at heart(in the ON ...
of
away over 11,000 trees of different varieties children of all ages,whether they are seven or
including Bald Cypress, Red Oak, Chinese 70,will be welcome to pot a tree."
Pista-he,Water Oak and Russian Olive. The City of Euless prides itself on its commit-
Ask Jimmy Beck, City Horticulturist, In addition to the tree giveaway, the Parks ment to beautify the community. Euless has
if he has a green thumb and he will proudly Department will sponsor a plant sale at Arbor been named a Tree City USA by the Texas Forest
Daze which will feature a variety of trees, Service for nine consecutive years. Last year,
display all ten of his fingers, minus the green plants and flowers grown in the Euless i Arbor Daze was designated as the Nation's Best
tint. Beck has helped establish the Euless Greenhouse. Parks employees are also on 1 Arbor Day Celebration by the National Arbor
Greenhouse in 1950 which is home to several
hand throughout the festival to answer garden- Day Foundation and was the official site of the
hundred different flora and fauna. Over the
years,the Greenhouse has gained a reputation ing questions and provide plant tips to visitors. State of Texas Arbor Day celebration. These
for quality in the field of horticulture not only The Arbor Daze Lawn and Garden tent awards and a commitment by elected officials
in the City,but throughout the Metroplex. offers visitors the finest in plants, gardening and staff demonstrate the importance of the
Each year, Beck and his staff prepare for equipment,fresh vegetables and fruits,as well preservation of the environment to Euless.
Arbor Daze with enthusiasm and excitement, as other lawn and garden related items. A vari- For further information on horticulture in
looking forward to the free tree giveaway and ety of professionals from the field also will pro- the City, please call the Euless Greenhouse at
vide expertise on horticulture to visitors. 685-1673.
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Daze of Spring
Festival Plants = '
lun, Music and
Trees in Center •
of Euless 1 ' • • • •• ••
Several years ago, the seed of the Arbor
� tax _ : • • :. .. •. . .
Daze festival was planted in the old gymnasium S S '- ' • - '
of City Hall. The biggest draw to the event E U ' " ' " • '- •
� the center-fold map detailing
was the then-popular Spice of Life band. � .
� the festival site,as well as listing the musical
Approximately 40 booths and an outdoor car �- ,•. •
show culminated in the first Arbor Daze in 1988. acts and their play times. "
Although initial attendance and response was For further information on Arbor Daze`95,
please call the Parks and Leisure Services _
not too positive, several enthusiastic people Department at 685-1649. ' ' '• - • " ' ' ' '"
working for the City saw a vision for the future of -. • ,••• • • -
Euless which included a springtime festival. The • •, - .•-
vision included attendance from all over Texas - - •
and surrounding states where people could enjoy In u o f Trees
• " •
free music in an outdoor setting and spend time -
enjoying their friends and family.
Trees are part of the sustaining foundation
"Someday people will travel from miles around
•• • • • - •
to celebrate the beauty and importance of trees "Which provides oxygen to the earth. There • •- • • . . • • - • -.,
and the environment with us,"said Rick Herold, existence is integral to�aintaining nature's • .• . . • •- - - ,,,
Director of Parks and Leisure Services,in balance. Additionally,`trees carry years of . . •. • •
1988 after the first Arbor Daze festival drew small history and wisdom,that if they could speak, • • •-• • • . •
numbers. "This celebration will become a would certainly reveal deep thought to •. • - • • •
favorite to people everywhere,"he added. Seven humankind. • •• •
years later,this vision has been realized. T R C C S • - I• .,• •• • •
The City expects over 100,000 people to --. •- •• •
attend Arbor Daze this year. Since the first Arbor Tree . . . . •I • • •, , ' .-.. -
Daze held in 1988,the festival has grown not only • • - • .•• ••• • •
he watching you.
in attendance but also in events. This year,the
k looat tree
only"live shark"show in the United States can be You +
seen while the world's largest Ferris wheel will he listen to you.
offer those who dare a grand view of the He got no finger,
Metroplex. Festival goers can meet business pro- ' ' ' '•
fessionals at the business expo tent and receive he can't speak. • ,
free tips on horticulture from the lawn and garden But that leaf. . . • •. • • - - ,•-
tent. Artisans from all over this part of the United he pumping, growing, • • • • -
States will be displaying their wares in the arts and growing in the night. - ' • '••' - •
crafts tent. While you sleeping
The live music goes without saying. Free for - . - . - ., •. . •
everyone,many different bands playing through- you dream something. _
out the three-day event will offer a variety of Tree and grass same thing. • - •
music to meet all musical palettes.This year's line They grow with your bogy,
up of stars includes Austin favorite Asleep at the with your feeling. . • •
Wheel, John Anderson, The Mamas and the _
Papas,The Dixie Chicks and many others. by Bill Neidjie , •.
Festivities will begin Friday,April 28,at 11 a.m. Australian Abori the[3unitz Clan
and be carried on throughout the weekend wind-
ing down at 9 p.m.on Sunday,April 30. Please see
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1
f City Initives Euless 0.0.1. System ror
Homebound Residents
A newly installed telephone calling system for the C.A.R.E. Program. "For anybody that lives
homebound residents in the City of Euless was alone,unless they have someone to call,they are at
kicked off by police officers at the first Town Hall risk of not receiving any help at all." •
Meeting held at South Euless Elementary School Any resident who would like to participate in •- • -• • - •
sponsored by the Euless Police Department. This this program must register through the Euless • '- '' • '
calling system,C.A.R.E.,Citizens At Risk in Euless, Police Department. If an individual participates in
will be the first of its kind in the Hurst-Euless- the program,he or she must commit to answering ' ' ' ''- • ' '-' ''-
Bedford area. the telephone calls or give prior notice to the -
The calling system contacts registered partici- Police Department of their absence.
pants once each day via telephone to ensure that "We encourage anyone who thinks they might -
the homebound individual is okay. The calling be interested in participating in C.A.R.E.to contact . - .. •
system is structured so that if the participant does the police department," said Sergeant Mike ..
not answer the telephone call,the computer sys- Brown of the Euless Police Department."We will ,,- • .; -
tem will automatically roll over to the first of four evaluate thoroughly the eligibility of the resident - -• ,• •. •.
registered contact people furnished by the partici- and make sure the resident wants to use the system • • ••- • • • •• •
pant. If,upon the fourth call,the computer has not and be a part of it." • • • - • ' • •-
received a response from any of the four listed con- This project was originally explored as one of
tact persons, it will automatically dial 911 and the key elements to the City's Community-based
police officers will be dispatched to the address of Policing Program,Brown added. '• _
the participant. This is a free service available to any temporar- •
"This system is excellent. It calls me every ily or permanently homebound resident in the
morning at 7:00 a.m.at my request,so if I get sick City of Euless.Please contact Corporal Jerry Cook - •
or anything happens to me,I won't lay there for at 685-1536,for further information,or the Euless •; ,
two or three days without anyone knowing,"said Police Department Dispatch at 685-1526. •;
a Euless resident who is currently registered with - M.
• •- •. all
American Indian Center Provides sea.
Sanctuary ror Members -MI •�
The American Indian Center,located at 2219 skills and helping center residents make personal • •
West Euless Boulevard, opened last fall. Since and social adjustments,said Queton. ••
then it has provided in-house care to over 70 indi- "We hope to enlarge our center in the future by • •'
viduals. increasing the variety of programs and offering ' • '
The goal of the center,officials said,is to pro- expanded medical facilities to residents,"Queton • "_
vide a comprehensive facility which addresses the said. The center,which can hold up to 250 beds, • "
needs of American Indians ranging from employ- intends to increase its budget form$400,000 to$3
ment training to cultural awareness to health pro- million during the next three years. .- •
grams.The primary services offered by the center Queton said center officials plan to offer job
are drug and alcohol rehabilitation. skills and certification training including basic
Hilton Queton,Executive Director of the writing in conjunction with Tarrant County Junior ,, • , ;
American Indian Center,said of the center's College by the end of the summer. - • .:
accomplishments since opening,"We have been A museum of American Indian art is scheduled
very busy making additional repairs to the struc- to open this fall. The center will host a powwow • • - -
ture.We also have increased our staff to 22 trained open to the public on June 17."We are going to cel- ' ' -• -
personnel." ebrate our move to the Euless community and
The center provides residents with counseling encourage the public to join us,"said Queton.
and education. They assist individuals who have For further information on activities and cours-
recovered from substance abuse to make the tran- es offered at the American Indian Center,please
sition back into the community by cultivating job call the center directly at 545-9555.
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Ground creaking in Euless Kicks
Off Librdru Construction
Bringing perspective to the enormous size of expanded facilities," said
the future library,the structure's boundaries were Betty Yarbrough, Euless
outlined in chalk for the ground breaking cere- Library Manager. "
mony held on Saturday,April 1. Joined by many The new library is one
Euless citizens,City of Euless officials celebrated of the largest projects funded T�
the commencement of construction on the new by the City's half-cent sales tax
Euless Library with a ceremonial shovel of dirt approved by Euless citizens in
thrown by Euless Mayor Mary Lib Saleh. January,1993.Since collection
The celebration was held in a tent located on of the tax began, several new ,
the site of the new library at the Euless Municipal projects have been initiat-
Complex,201 North Ector Drive. Central Junior ed in addition to the new
High choir students as well as the Euless Junior library, including the •
High band provided entertainment. A flag cere- development of the •• •
mony was held by Boy Scout Troop#383 and future athletic complex •
Girl Scout Troop#1500.Mr.Ed Denari,a Euless and expanded park
Library Foundation member,recited his original facilities throughout
poem for the ground breaking ceremony. Mrs. the City.The Library TUE LOW nv
Willie Byers was recognized as the first librarian Bulding Committee KA K 1
in Euless during the early 1900s in a library will be meeting on a bu Hurd J. Dendri
located in a small corner of the first Euless gener- monthly basis with /
al store. Euless City Council members,library the library archi- pk�`�t°'y tells/t4'powe2 of tree written word to mankind
11'olk of aut4o3s,composts,sc4ola4s,scientists, la w7�
users,library board members and library archi- tects until the pro- e p y As and poets abound,
tects of Phillips Swager&Associates attended the jects completion. deed these literaa ars wA the stimulus of the creative
l mind
event as well. For further infor- y�orces ace in the lidiary whenever found.
Full-scale construction on the library will mation on the new -SAe Utaty is the keep of the intellectual and cultural dames,
begin in May,after Arbor Daze'95. The 40,000- Euless Library, enduring guideposts 014umanity ate ptesetved-ithin lidraty wall,
square-foot structure is scheduled for comple- please call the Out companions ate`Voltaire,d qJ yy� �r
a mci,�lafo, Meats,JJt. euss,� k
tion in May, 1996. The new structure will'oin Euless Library at �K /, ame S
Y ) y erouac and of ets o�� �c ens,
the existing municipal structures with access dri- 685-1489 Som papyrus to high technology the magical resource°knowledge calls.
ves from Airport Freeway,Trojan Trail and Ector / /
Drive. In addition to expanded resources and is homage to Carnegie,the industrial/giant who saw the light
facilities,the new library will be a central loca- JCO geneious gijPls gave us the li6taty thtoughout imetica,
tion for library users not only living in Euless but S�oun4e 08enelits/comes Atom tAese wellsprings of thetotic so right
nd the elation/ot the li6tat 6tooks extending 6
across the Mid-Cities. / c�� Way
y�om reality to utopia,
"Citizens are getting excited about the new take excutsions to the a ilky y�ay lain oiests,
library and looking forward to utilizing the _Robe the theory o11li ht the u J`3lount evetest and desert site,
cc���� 9 h man blood system and learn
Labout Adame Cutie, mm
ead children to Gimm,�nderson,_Benoit,our presidents
2'ossiL""ies pot u and Sanklin s kite,
h man growth are endless in the li6taty.
Sday on this rise we begin to lullill a dream,
A dream o1a new city li6tar
y o!p
mspited creation,
J symbol ofptogtess and 01citi2e1 s high esteem,
II -got ptogtess 0114e cit is progress o�fhe natio
n.
• I
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Voters 6o to Polls to Ilect Ledders
in (ity, School
Elections to fill empty seats in both the City ! PLACE 3 EULESS CITY COUNCIL PLACE 5, WEB ISD
and the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent Bobby Baker Wes Scott — Scott, a Records Consultant,
School District and to vote on changes to the Baker has served on the Euless City Council lives in the City of Euless.
City Charter will be held on Saturday, May 6. since 1990, the last two years as Mayor Pro
Citizens can vote early from April 17-May 2 or Tem. Baker owns a local business and has lived
on election day. in Euless for 41 years..
Places 1 and 3 of the Euless City Council are Loyd Bradford—Bradford is a resident in the
open. Following are brief biographies on the City of Hurst. He is retired.
Candidates filing for election to serve on the
candidates running for the two places on the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School
ballot. District Board of Trustees are as follows:
Faye Beaulieu—Beaulieu,a freelance copy-
PLACE I, EULESS CITY COUNCIL PLACE 3, WEB ISD editor and homemaker,is a Bedford resident.
Carl Tyson — Tyson, a Certified Public John H. Clanton — Clanton, a real estate
Accountant,has lived in the City of Euless for Pegistered
agent,lives in the City of Hurst.
27 years.
Larry Barthel — Barthel, a Hospice PLACE 4, WEB ISD
Consultant, has been a Euless resident for 8
Lois Nixon — Nixon is a Bedford resident.
years.
Held in MdU, 1994
Leon Hogg—Hogg,a Mail Supervisor,has She is retired.
called Euless home for 32 years. 682
Appointed Board Recommends YOUR: When & Where
Changes to (itu Charter Ear� Voting
Ap it 22 21 Mon-FFri
pm
Sam-5
After several months of review,the members vide that the minimum number of signatures April 24-28 Sat 9 am-5 pm
of the Euless Charter Review Committee submit- required on a petition for initiative,referen- May 1-2 Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
lon-Tues 8 am-5 pm
ted to the Euless City Council proposed changes dum or recall shall be equal in number to LoCdtiOD:Euless hresidents should So to Midway
to the City Charter based on their collective eval- three percent of the number of registered RecreatiDrive for early enter,300 West Midway
uation and recommendation. voters who resided in the City of Euless at elections voting in both city and school
Adopted by the citizens of Euless in an elec- the time of the last regular municipal elec-
tion held on July 21, 1962, the City Charter tion of the City of Euless. Election Da
defines and outlines the form of the City's gov- Proposition two reads that Article X1, May Saturday 17am-7
ernment including but not limited to the general Section 3 of the City of Euless Charter, [Oution:Midwa prr'
powers of the City and the City Council and pro- pertaining to the publication of ordi- u!Midway Drrei
ive and Be r CreItion ek ter,300
cedures to enact legislation and conduct elec- nances granting,amending,renewing or Elementary School,401 Bear Creek Drive
tions.The Charter Review Committee is respon- extending franchises for public utilities, If You h ye any questions,please call City
sible for evaluating the Charter and making rec- shall be amended to conform the provi- Secretary's Office at 685-1434.
ommendations for any revisions. sions thereof to State law.
The Committee submitted four propositions Proposition three states that Article III,
to the City Council on January 16,1995 for revi- Section 3 of the City of Euless Charter shall be Proposition
sion to the Charter. These propositions,which amended to make the residency language of the four states that Article 11 of the
are listed below in the form they will appear on candidate's application consistent with the qual- City of Euless Charter shall be amended to cor-
the ballot, will be acted upon based on voter ifications for public office set forth in Article 11, rect grammatical errors therein.
approval or disapproval resulting from the May 6 Section 2 of the Charter,by clarifying that a can- For further information on the City of Euless
election by a voting majority didate must have been a resident of the City of Charter or the Euless Charter Review
Proposition one states that Article IV of the Euless for at least one year preceding the date of Committee, please call the City Secretary's
City of Euless Charter shall be amended to pro- election. Office at 685-1434.
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S U A A I Council Members Attend National
A L I N 0 A P
Conference to Represent City
APRIL During a recent trip to
City Council Meeting-7:00 pm the National League of
ConferenceCities
t t Euless Municipal Complex Washington,
25City Council Meeting-7:00 pm Councilman Glenn
Euless Municipal Complex Walker,Councilman
Charlie Miller,Mayor
Mary Lib Saleh and her
ARBOR DAZE`95 KICKS OFF husband Rayjd
28 see centerfold map '
Congressmanine
AAY
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6 Euless City Council
HEB ISD Board Elections9 + ;�
City Council Meeting-7:00 pm
Euless Municipal Complex Councilman I�
2 City Council Meeting '
37:00 pm,Euless Municipal Complex Carlie Miller met withCongressman Joe Barton•
JUNE in his office.
13 City Council Meeting-7:00 pm
Euless Municipal Complex
27City Council Meeting-7:00 pm
Euless Municipal Complex
1 �
July
City Council Meeting-7:00 pm ary Lib Saleh Tom Hart The Mayors Newsletteris
a quarterly publication of
t t Euless Municipal Complex
the City of Euless. Written
l�PE;ISolis ASSIStdllt (Itis Admen correspondence may be
27 City Council Meeting-7:00 pm Bobby Baker, Joe Hennig directed to the editor at
Euless Municipal Complex Mayor Pro Tem 201 North Ector Drive,
Frank Douglass (itq Secradry Euless,Texas,76039.
odd Smith Susan Crim To speak with the editor,
Please check your Parks & Leisure Charlie Miller please call 685-
Services Recreational Guide for all recre- lenn Walker i 101 A 182
ational activities offered by the City this ' ry Boatright
Michelle Wyman
summer or call 6854 649.
T H E ��a`.�'C I T Y O F
a. on recycled paper.
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