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Home My WebLink About2005-04-15 Euless Articles DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE LOF�_ MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT 1YODATED1STRJBUTED_qfi UNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR J O S� DATE OFARTICLE S NEWSPAPER DMN COMMUNHY CALENDAR: ■Cindy Horstman&2 Tone,a jazz harp t group,will perform from 7 to 8 P.m.Monday aYthe Euless Public Library,201 N.Ector Drive.The event is free.Call 817-283-3406. ' TALK 6F THE TOWNS ' Monday Jazz it up:Cindy Horstman ' &2 Tone,a jazz harp group, will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Euless Public Library, 201 N.Ector Drive.The event, ' is freer Call 817-283-3406. 1 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE :.. PHIL- 27 ULTIMATE FAMILY FESTIVAL,PLEASE VISIT-24 ` BEAZER AT MY 360 AND 183 IN EULESS OR CALL 11 74)n.5-166A HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: MAIN STAGE PERFORMERS,ARTS&CRAFTS,A BUSINESS EXPO, I@ LAWN&GARDEN,FREE TREES, PLANT EXPOSITION,SPECIALTY FOODS, COMMUNITY STAGES,LIVE ENTERTAINMENT,CARNIVAL,PETTING ZOO, ARBOR DAllLING KIDZ ZONE,SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS&MUCH MOREL MAIN STAGE TICKETS(AVAILABLE FROM KLUV,KVIL,AND THE OASIS): = CONCERT TICKETS ARE FREE,BUT YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER. •► j° "" WITHOUT A TICKET,ADMISSION IS$5. PREMIUM SEATING IS AVAILABLE. °" '' "45 SPOPISM ' .y YMC CITY OT - , r., ,. ►;�. l•5 R Pi(?IAPO RIIA{BPAUNka98 K•LLN IF x (Lutthsnlw OR V001NANC First PEIR ITE THE GRASS ROOTS 1�I� X10 ROB OL AIL i y KOOL&THE GANG � r<� (ilapc] T U A t,rscr �m,cs ADDITIONAL MAIN S TALI:PERFORMERS: JIMMY SOMMERS,CALVACADE 01STARS,AND TOP! IY��IW�It PRESENTED B'1 /1'l P �''Ul '''W rt ' SacTratn E.us WhA ",tet" AprilPAR 411 Yea Coir Fide rickets are $15 at the aale or$12 in advance � Tickets may he purchased at Midway Rec Center,300 W. Midway, until 5 pm on April 21. Call 817-686-1666 for more information. b �� DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE // 0F_/ MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT 'YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED S J DATE OFARTICLE 4 NEWSPAPER FWST Bertha Mae Millican R2 �. �'$dee' k° '. Y i� S F 1 EULESS—Bertha Mae Millican, ' 85,went to be with her Lord on Sun- day,April 10, 2005, at a Mid-Cities hospital. Graveside service: 11 a:m. ' Wednesday in Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana. Family visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana. Bertha Mae Millican was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Altus, Okla. Her husband, Shirley Millican, preceded her in death last year.Bertha worked 27 years at the EZ Way Market in ' Euless before it closed. Survivors: Son, James; daugh- ters, Carolyn and Sherry; grandchil- dren,Kim,Nicole,Kristy,Jimmy Don and James Jr.; great-grandchildren, ' Korbin,Aubrey,Cheyene and Abbey; four brothers;and three sisters. Corley Funeral Home Corsicana,(903)874-3755 ' View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituades'-! ( 1 DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGEOF MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR 3 DATE DISTRIBUTED `V zz 5 �� DATE OF ARTICLE �� S NEWSPAPER FWST T�7 NORT"T TARRANT &AREA BRIEFS Driver held in jail after accident EULESS—A driver who ran two red lights Sunday and broad- sided a Chevrolet Tahoe coming ' off Airport Freeway,injuring five people,has been arrested on. :suspicion of intoxication assault, police said. ' Jimmy Silva Hodges,20,of Colleyville remained in the Euless Jail on$2,000 bail Mon- day,jail records show.Intoxica- tion assault is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Hodges was driving south on ' Industrial Boulevard in a white Dodge pickup when he struck the Tahoe about 7:30 p.m.Sun- day,Euless police Lt.Steve Eskew said.Hodges was.taken ' into custody after the accident. All five,occupants of the . Tahoe were transported to area hospitals.their injuries were not ' believed to be life-threatening, Eskew said. One female occupant suf- fered a more serious head injury ' and was transported by heli- copter ambulance,he said:The woman's name and medical con- ' dition were not immediately available Tuesday. Ben.Tinsley IDISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT (YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED S Zl S DATE OFARTICLE0 NEWSPAPER FWST 1 ELECTIONS Some Northeast mayors face election competition ' ■ Residents in several area May 7. cities will have a choice when Here's a look at the races: 1 voting for mayor May 7. Haslet By JESSICA DeLEON A former mayor of Haslet STAR TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER wants his old job �Candidates Several mayors in greater back. Northeast Tarrant County will Gary Hulsey file spending reports.l3B face opponents this year, includ- served in the posi ing the incumbents in Euless, tion from 1999 until 2002, when ' Haslet,Roanoke and Trophy Club. he resigned amid a dispute with Early voting begins Wednesday the City Council about the and ends May 3. Election day is 1 Her glass nearly runneth over With a full glass in ' hand,Red Hat Society member Janie Law runs one leg of a wine relay. 1 r Wednesday at Delaney Vineyards in Grapevine.Waiting to take the handoff is 1 teammate Marge Carpenter.The event supported Caps for Kids,a national orga- nization that benefits children undergoing chemotherapy,and kicked off the 13th 1 annual New Vintage Wine Trail STAR-TELEGRAM/M.L.GRAY 1 1 1 DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 21 OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRA/RYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED 5 S DATE OF ARTICLE "`�' ��^7 J NEWSPAPER FWST of hero opponents, something g she calls a disadvantage in the Early Voting political arena. Euless I "It's much better,to know IN 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.weekdays, your competition," she said. Wednesday through May 3 "This is a strange one.It's just Randy Corn, who has served and 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.April 30 little old me over here." hiring of the city administrator. three terms as mayor,and four- 5 Euless Public Library,201 He said he's running again term Councilman Carl "Scoot- N.Ector Drive Trophy Club because he is dissatisfied with er"Gierisch Jr. F.www.ci.euless.tx.us Political newcomer Nick the performance of incumbent Gierisch said he believes he Haslet Sanders is challenging incum- Francis S.Leong. would be more accessible to the E 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.weekdays, bent Scott Smith for mayor. , "His communication among community. April 20 through May 3.Haslet City Hall,105 Main Smith,who has been mayor the council is poor, Hulsey said "I'm in it daily; said Gierisch, St for four years,said he wants to of his opponent."Communica- 39, manager and partner of www.cityofhasiet-dfw.net focus on attracting quality tion among business is poor." Roanoke Auto Supply. "My job Roanoke commercial development along But Leong,69,who is retired is inside the community." V 8 a.m.to noon and 1 to 5 the Texas 114 frontage road. from GTE,disagreed. But Corn disagreed, noting p.m.weekdays,April 20 The 50-year- "My recordthat his job as a building engi- through May 3 old entrepre speaks for neer is just three miles from the 9 City Hall,108 S.Oak St. neur — he itself," he said city www.roanoketexas.com owns an enter "He quit half- Corn,45, said he would like Trophy Club tainment com way through to finish projects started during 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.weekdays, pan — also A his term.I think his previous terms, including April 20 through May 3;8 £` wants to lower a.m.to noon April 30 I have a suc the Slaughter Ranch subdivi- Town Hall,100 Municipal or maintain the cessful record, sion and wastewater,sewer and Drive tax rate and more than what street rehabilitation programs. www.trophyclub.org work closely SMITH my opponent HULSEY During his tenure,he noted,the with the town's can brag on. city's budget increased by $4 developers to Leong be million without a tax increase. have two other choices," said decide the best came mayor in Gierisch said he wants to Saleh, 73, who is focused on use for the 2002 after develop stronger relationships continuing eco- city's remaining �""� with businesses.He would also nomic develop-Hulsey's resig � p- land. :z nation. He said like to create a Zoning Board of ment growth a Sanders, he wants to fin >' Adjustment to handle variance and improving p g president of a ish several pro- issues that often clog up City roads:"Deep in 7,ff software devel- jects, such as Council meetings. my heart, if opment compa- SANDERS widening Farm LEONG Both said they want to over- people don't ny in Dallas, wants to bring a Road 156, .pro- see the downtown revitalization know me after business-savvy sense to the viding more gas well co-ops and program. They also would like 12 years of ser- town and boost sales tax rev- raising money for a city park Roanoke to adopt a home rule vices, there is SALEH enue through wise economic that has already received a charter,which would enable the not much more development. $500,000 matching grant. city to annex land,for example, I can do." Sanders, 58, has served on Hulsey, 50, aself-employed and set up term limits. Mitchell, 22, town advisory committees and engineer,said he wants to lower a University of worked on issues facing Trophy some fees and restructure some Euless North Texas y' Club,including gas drilling and ordinances to attract business- Mayor Mary Lib Saleh is student, couldplacement of cellular towers. es. Both candidates said they looking to extend her 12-year not be reached kP. want to improve the city's water tenure as the city's top elected to comment Staff writers Ellena Morrison system. official,but must contend with Brandon de- and Sarah Bahari contributed two opponents: Ross Mitchell clined to MITCHELL to this report. Roanoke and Joe Don Brandon. answer ques- The mayor's race pits two "If you don't like what I am tions.. Jessica DeLe6n,(817)685-3932 political veterart�: incumbent doi4g, don't re-elect me. You Saleh does not know either jdeleon@star-telegrt7Tn.com DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGELOF� MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT 'YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED /S f d S� DATE OF ARTICLE ��S NEWSPAPER FWST LETTERS, FAXES AND E-MAILS TO THE EDITOR I'd like to thank the city of Euless for helping me experience what it's like to be a second-class citizen.This occurred when the Euless Library decided not to give ' membership privileges to Bedford -residents.The possibility of charg- ing fees for the privileges wasn't ' even considered. My feeling of diminished stand- ing is minor compared to the loss that Bedford children are experi- encing without a town library and, now,rejection by a neighbor's library. Lena Pack,Bedford DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF l MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DA TE DISTRIB UTED S- D S DATE OFARTICLE lw!o,�5-AISNEWSPAPER FWST NORTIHAST & REGION BRIEFS Warrant issued for missing sex offender EULESS-The Euless Police Department has obtained a war- rant for the arrest of a sex offend- er who did not appear in court for sentencing Monday. Sergio Olguin,47,of 101 E. Huitt Lane pleaded guilty last May and was indicted on a Charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 years old in July 2000,Tarrant County prosecutor- Sherri rosecutorSherri Wagner said. Police said Olguin's brother called police after the man threat- ened to kill himself because he didn't want to go back to jail. Moll When police arrived at his home, Olguin was gone. The brother told police that Olguin went to Oklahoma,but it's unclear why,Sgt.Troy Remington said. Olguin is believed to be driving a red and gray 1983 GMC truck, Lt.Steve Eskew said. -Melissa Sanchez ' NORTHEAST TARRANT BRIEFS Police seek man,47, ' who missed court date EULESS-Police continued to search Thursday for a man accused of a sex offense who +-missed a court date Monday. Sergio Olguin,47,whose last known address was 101 E.Huitt Lane,was arrested last year on suspicion of aggravated sexual ssault'bf a 137year-old girl in 2001. Before failing toappear in court Monday Olguin told a rela- tive that he was going to Killhim- self because he didn't want to go to jail.He has not been seen since,police said. "Olguin i§described as awhite Tan with gray hair and brown_ J DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE_ OF / MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT 'YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATEDISTRIBUTED �-S/G S` DATE OF ARTICLE /�� d5 NEWSPAPER FWST NORTHEAST CLICK Al � 2 c r ' David Johnson and Ross Perot Jr. David Berzina and Lisa Fellers ' Vicki Rodriquez,Mary Lib Saleh and Ron Toung Meredith Glazier rand James Dickens Fortune 500 Luncheon Ross Perot Jr.was the featured speaker at the Fortune 500 Luncheon sponsored by Fortune maga- zine and The North Texas Commission at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Las Colinas. PHOTOS By MIKE LEWIS