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Home My WebLink About2003-01-31 Euless Articles DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE I OF 1 MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDGWAY YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIB UTED '/31 1U3 DATE OF ARTICLE i /-200--3 NEWSPAPER FWST 1 1 � . All hail thequeen of hearts A Euless By MARK THOMPSON well as her habit of decorating resident puts STAR TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER their house in holiday themes. a lot of love into creating a EULESS — Two or three "I ask him if he likes it,and Valentine's Day theme days after Christmas, Ann he-says, `Yeah: He goes along throughout her house. Watson already has the deco with me. He's good about it," 1 rations packed away until Ann Watson said. next year. Watson and her two sisters Then she decorates her also exchange Valentine's house in Euless with Valen- greetings and send out cards 1 tine's Day items, including a with postmarks from Love white tree with red blown- land, Colo.; Romance, Ark.; glass heart ornaments and and Valentine,Texas. 1 red, white and pink roses. Neighbor Mayvee Wright One packed room includes a has searched antique malls Queen of Hearts Barbie doll and specialty shops with Wat- in a bright red Bob Mackie son for 20 years and said she 1 dress; a pink dove cookie cut- has never seen anything like ter; 1947 and 1949 Valentine's her friend's Valentine decora- Day cards; and matching red tions. pillows — one with Hugs "I don't think even stores 1 printed on it and one with do displays this elaborate," Kisses printed on it. Wright said. "It's just beauti- In other rooms she dis- �• If you were depressed, it plays a Department 56 Hearts certainly brings you out of it." ' in Bloom Valentine's Village,a Another friend,Chris Was- Mickey and Minnie Mouse son of Irving, said she's impressed by Watson's Valentine's tea-set;-and-a-•— - —t __ ._ _ instinct for decorating. 1 poster of a Valentine's Day "It's just a great expres- 1924 Good Housekeeping sion," Wasson said. "She can magazine cover. use her creative talent and Watson has been married 1 just let other people see it."to her Valentine, Thurman But there is no master plan, Watson, for almost 45 years. Watson said. She says he supports her "There is no creative tal- 1 many collections and hobbies ent," she said. "I just throw it+ —including 300 Barbie dolls, together." 7,000 cookie cutters and hun- Mark Thompson,(817)685-3859 dreds of miniature shoes—as markthompson@star-telegram.com i i DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE ;, OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDGWAY ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED ��j 0O 3 DATE OFARTICLE O NEWSPAPER FWST 'COLLECTORS & HOBBIES ' ttf 4 .' SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM/CHRIS HIRES ------------Ann-Watson says her husband supports-herr display-.—[-ask film ifhe li cies it,and he says, 'Yeah;"she says.Friends say Watson has one of the most elaborate Valentine's Day displays they've seen. ' DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE I OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDGWAY YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIB UTED 1 /31 / 03 DATE OF ARTICLE (k /O 3 NEWSPAPER FWST 1 1 1 1 . The doctor's in the House, says he has a lot to learn .. .. ......... i i By GORDON DICKSON U.S. Rep. 1 STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRfTER &tZLUM;k1j3f.-1 M3 Michael HASLET—U.S.Rep.Michael Burgess, R-Highland Village, Burgess is taking a short course says he must beef up his 1 in transportation issues. knowledge about "Getting over � The freshman Republican transportation i ssues to the learning from Denton County recently properly serve his district. curve in was appointed to the House transportation 1 Transportation and Infrastruc- highways and inner-city rail P is going to be ture Committee, a position in lines. The committee will be tr*endously which he could have a strong asked to weigh financing options important in 1 role in shaping the direction of such as raising gasoline taxes or serving my the nation's.aviation industry, dipping into the$13 billion High- district," highways,rails and mass transit. way Trust Fund. Q.S.Rep. Starting in February,the com- The committee may also help Michael Burgess 1 mittee will begin work on a six- to determine the fate of finan- says. year plan to build and maintain 1 i 1 1 1 1 DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE "� OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM H ENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDCWAY ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIB UTED J 3 I 0, 3 DATE OF ARTICLE /d( G 3 NEWSPAPER FWST and Infrastructure Committee less have a good feel for real- is the largest in the history of world problems," he sa Congress, with 75 members, "There are plenty of peol. said Jack Schenendorf, the back home to tell him what the committee's former chief of district's transportation ne cially strapped Amtrak, the watched workers unload sev- staff: are. [Burgess] can hire a sf nation's only coast-to-coast eral hundred new Hyundai The committee is one of the of people who do have passenger rail system. cars that had just arrived from most desirable appointments experience. During the past week, a seaport in Southern Califor- in Congress, though not as "Being on the committff Burgess said he has been tour- nia. Within a few days, the prestigious as the House Ways gives him more of a voicelt r ing key transportation points South Korean-made vehicles and Means Committee or the these things. He can push in the Metroplex, trying to will be for sale at dealerships Senate Appropriations Com- own views,whatever they turn learn as much as he can before in Texas and Oklahoma, rail- mittee.Members often have an out to be:' hearings begin in February or road officials told Burgess. inside track when it comes to ONLINE:U.S.Rep.Michael Burgess'W' March "It sounds like the economy bringing transportation fund- site:www.house.gov/burgess On Friday, Burgess met is coming bask," Burgess ing to their districts,he said. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway: with officials from Dallas/Fort quipped. Because new members are www•bnsf.com Worth Airport and Northeast The intermodal facility is coming to the committee Gordon Dickson,(817)685-3816 Tarrant County in separate the sixth largest of its kind in while the highway funding bill gdickson@star-telegram.com .meetings. On Thursday, he the nation, said Glenn Smith, is being discussed, they will met with municipal officials manager of hub operations. have to get up to speed quickly - ' from area communities, While freight trains Contin- on transportation issues, Sch- including Denton and McKin- ueto haul traditional goods enendorf said. Highway fund- ney. such as minerals and grains, mg is reauthorized about every ' On Wednesday, during a the fastest-growing part of the six years.The last highway bill, visit to the Burlington North- railroad industry is intermodal the Transportation Equity Act ern Santa Fe Alliance Inter- freight — goods that are for the 21st Century, was modal Facility near Alliance shipped in giant containers approved in 1998. Airport, Burgess said that that can easily be shifted "If a member is smart, that ' $. transportation is a vital issue between flatbed railroad cars lack of experience doesn't nec- in his district— an area Criss- and 18-wheelers as they make essarily hinder them," said crossed by major highways their way across the country. Schenendorf, who is now a and freight rail lines. District Intermodal shipping via transportation lawyer in 26 also includes Alliance Air- Burlington Northern Santa Fe Washington, D.C. "Sometimes - - port and Part ofD/FW Air=increased 12 percent m 2002,a the best members-aren't-stu=- --------------- port. remarkable gain considering dents of government. They "I'm on a learning curve," that it was not a good year for come in with a citizen's said Burgess, a physician from the freight industry, said Jerry approach,and say,`We need to Highland Village with no Lunak, the company's Fort get some things done.Why is a experience in public office. Worth terminal superinten- project taking 15 years when it "My background is in health dent. should only take fiver care. Getting over the learning "Intermodal is our future," "I have found that even •• members who come on the I in transportation is he told Burgess. It gets trucks � going to be tremendously off the highways." committee and don't have a lot important in serving my dis- The House Transportation of specified training neverthe- trict." 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STAR TELEGRAM IIS III i DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDGWAY ' f` YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED 3 i C 3 DATE OF ARTICLE 02 NEWSPAPER FWST m I EULESS f' WLW Partners leases j self-storage site 9€ WLW Partners,a Santa Fe,N.M.--based company, has purchased 4.4 acres at the northwest quadrant of U.S.360 and Mid-Cities Boulevard.. The land will be used to ' develop a self-storage facility. Dave Wilcox,john St.Clair R, and Chris Colombe of Henry S.Miller Commercial repre- sented the seller,Bennett Realty Group. —Andrea Jares I 6 ■r DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY GRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDGWAY YOUNG MCDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED _!L:3��10 DATE OF ARTICLE NEWSPAPER FW _ST Free tax preparation available for seniors For the 35th year, AARP will provide free tax preparation services for senior citizens at area senior centers and community centers from Sat- urday,Feb.1,through April 15. It is designed to help low-to moderate- income taxpayers,especially APRIL those over 60,but there are no firm income or age restrictions, said Wayne Cordell of the AARP Tax-Aide program.Some taxpay- ers with particularly complicated returns may be asked to go to a paid professional,he said. House calls are available for taxpayers who cannot visit a center because of health reasons. "Call ahead of time in case an appointment is -required. For information about sites outside Tarrant ,.County,call(888)227-7669 or go online at www.aarp.org/taxaide. Taxpayers must bring current tax records, -including W-2 and 1099 forms for 2001,a copy of their 2001 return,and all other pertinent records and receipts. I'Local tax preparation A partial list of sites for Northeast Tarrant.News 2 Use will publish a list for Arlington on Friday and the Fort Worth area on Sunday. 0 Bedford-Hurst Senior Center,2817 R.D.Hurt Parkway,Bedford;8:30_a.m.:430_pM.Fridays.(817) 952-2325. 0 Simmon Senior Center,508 Simmons Drive, Euless;9 a.m.-I p.m.Wednesdays.(817)685-1670. a Euless Public Library,201 Ector Drive,4-8 p.m. Mondays.(817)685-1480. N Senior Citizen Center,421 Church St.,Grapevine; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Wednesdays.(817)410-8130. a Haltom City Library,3201 Friendly Lane;noon-4 p.m.Thursdays;(817)222-7786. m Haltom City Senior Center,5000 Bernice St.,! noon-4 p.m.Mondays;(817)834-8021. 0 Hurst Public Library,901 Precinct Line Road;2- 6 p.m.Tuesdays.(817)788-7300. a Keller Senior Center,640 Johnson Road;9 a.m.- 1 p.m.Mondays.(817)431-8727. 0 Bursey Road Senior Center,7300 Bursey Road, North Richland Hills;9 a.m.-1 p.m.Mondays.(817) 656-9525. m Dan Echols Senior Center,6801 Glenview,North Richland Hills;9 a.m;-1 p.m.Thursdays.(817)281-9267. 0 Richland Hills City Hall,3200 Diana Drive;noon- 4 p.m.Wednesdays.(817)299-1810. a Saginaw Senior Center,405 S.Belmont St.;1-5 p.m.Tuesdays;(817)232-0866. 0 Southlake Senior Center,307 Parkwood Drive;9 a.mA p.m.Mondays.(817)481-1407. -Staff writer Paul Bourgeois DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE � OF MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DE LA CRUZ RIDGWAY ' a' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR DATEDISTRIBUTED �, O.� DATE OF ARTICLE ( � J G 3 NEWSPAPER FWST ' r Water taste test ! By ELLENA F.MORRISON take a drink. It was my husbandly ages algae to bloom. When the green STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER duty," Grapevine resident Dave menace decays, it releases a chemical It's not rotten eggs, nor a metallic Reynolds said. "It started tasting a lit- called geosmin into the water. tang. tle dirty,a little chemically." Geosmin doesn't present a health risk, ' Sweet does not define the odor Blame the weather, said John but it does alter the taste and the and the taste pervading area drinking Jadrosich,a spokesman for the Trinity smell of water. water recently. But while the exact River Authority,which provides water "This is more common in the description of the recent water taint for Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Fort springtime or with a seasonal change, eludes many,there is agreement on Worth, Grapevine and North Rich- and I think you can agree today is one aspect--;':it'.s bad. land Hills. quite different than other days this ' a "My wife came to me and made me Shifting seasonal weather encour- week;"Jadrosich said. l Many have noticed the offendirig aroma and rank flavor, said Jerry Sherman, ' x Bedford's public works direc- tor. Bedford has received about 60 phone calls inquir- ing about the problem, he said. But the smell is not a problem for him. I "I seem to be plugged up ' with allergies,"he said. The water should soon be back to its normal bland self, £. Jadrosich said. Trinity River ' Authority is adding activated _.carbon to the water, which absorbs the taste and the smell,he said. 1 t I f