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Home My WebLink About2007-12-07 Euless Articles 'DISTRIBUTED TO: emu u. 'AGE 'AGE / OF l ' MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN 'YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR • DATE DISTRIBUTED l / 1 I t 7 DATE OF ARTICLE ////c2 /R /07 NEWSPAPER/(N• 0u.4c,4-44-) People Promotions, appointments and hires. ' Boards & Organizations The HEB Chamber of Commerce has ' announced new leadership for the 2007- 2008 year: Steve Jacob,chairman of the board; Rebecca Barksdale, immediate ' past chair;David B.Medina,chair-elect; John Fletcher,treasurer; Pete Benenati, attorney; Mary Martin Frazior, presi- dent and CEO; Linda Caram, Darryl ' Day,Jean Lewis, Tony Pack and Gary Green, division chairmen; Mike Moore and Elli Schwyher, at-large members; ' Jeff Corbet, Phil Freedman, Rafael Otoya and Sandee Treptow, elected directors; and Julie Gallagher, Audie McQuaid and Tena Winkle, new mem- ' bers. 1 1 DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF� MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY GRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR I DATE DISTRIBUTED / / 7 / 7 DATE OF ARTICLE ////("? /57/ 7 NEWSPAPER/, I, Q,[ EDUCATION & TRAINING Education ar Tra.n.n g Brief HEB chamber's leadership class The HEB Chamber of Commerce announced the 2008 HEB Leadership Class, a yearlong community program that allows participants to get a behind- the-scenes look at city government, eco- nomic development, education, public safety and area transportation issues. The class, which meets monthly with area leaders,will also plan and complete a community service project.A day trip to Austin to observe state government at work is also scheduled. Angela Velasco, from Tarrant County College-Northeast and one of this year's class members, said in a statement, "The HEB Leadership course curricula has not only met but has exceeded my expecta- tions for what I had hoped to learn about the issues and the concerns of the HEB community." Velasco joins classmates, including: De Mia Brown,Carter BloodCare;Jimmy Carrick,Bank of Texas;Courtney Collins, Compass Bank; Jenny Ellis, Harris Methodist H.E.B. Hospital; Oscar Figueroa, HEB Independent School District; Matthew Gallagher, The Gallagher Group; Cammie James, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; Jade Lampin, Forest Ridge Funeral Home; Wayne Pavlik, city of Euless; Andrea Sanders,Oncor Electric Delivery;- Candice Sanders, city of Hurst; Amy Walker, Community Enrichment Center; Janice Wentworth, Comfort Keepers; Ashleigh Whiteman, city of Hurst; Jason Williams, Dallas Baptist University- Colleyville;and Tina York,State National Bank. —Betty Dillard 1 ' IDISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN 'YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED /ai/7 /t9 7 DATE OF ARTICLE II//S-/all/40 7 NEWSPAPER/7_(S. 4,eintr) I ROM THE LOCAL �. . LEADERSHIP The cool November days Barney spends his time help- echelon volunteers". She I and chilly nights are:so re- ing out a variety of organ- volunteered her time for freshing, and I hope you ,zations and making Euless a the Parks and Community have had the time to enjoy better place to live. He has Services Department during the season. Football games, assisted with..nearly every her junior and senior years cookouts and long walks special event the city hosts of high school. ' in the parks remind us that from the Texas Trash Off to The Lifetime Achievement I Mayor Saleh winter is not far behind. Arbor Daze, to the Bicycle Award is given to a person Our city council has coin- Rodeo, to the Halloween or persons m Euless who Euless Festival. Additionally, he have pleted the nominations of given of their time and I E EF ',C 1 T YESS O F .L, the boards and commission serves on the Library Board talents to the City of Euless members for the year 2008. and the Crime Control and throughout their lives. This Our boards begin their term Prevention District Board year, the Lifetime Achieve- ' of office in January. If you and is a member of the Eu- ment Award was presented will read the latest "Euless 1 less Citizen Police and Fire to Robert and Iva Nail. Today" you will see all of Academy Alumni Associa- Robert was the first and lon- I our citizens who have vol tions. He is also a gradu- gest serving Postmaster for unteered to serve this coin- ate of the CERTs team. We Euless, dedicating 31 years ing year. thank him for his continued to the postal service. He I We are so thankful for our dedication and enthusiasm. was a so one of the original volunteers, not only on-the The Business of the Year members of the Euless Vol- Boards and Commissions, was Stitch 'N Tyme. Own- unteer Fire Department. He but also in the Police Acad- ervolunt Watkins began the was awarded a Certificate Acad- emy Alumni,theFire Acad- company out of her home for Meritorious Service for emy Alumni and all the and then expanded to its cur- the department in 1958 and volunteers who serve with rent location on South Main became Captain in 1959. Iva I Jerry Poteet,the City of Eu- Street. Stitch 'N Tyme pro- Fuller Nail also worked in less Volunteer Coordinator. vides custom embroidery the post office and grew up Our Volunteers of the Year services for both individuals in the original Fuller House I were honored at the board and area businesses. Wat- now located in the historic and commission dinner in kins believes in giving back Heritage Park. Robert and mid-NoV.ember. The Vol- to,the community and is an Iva were married in front of Iunteer of the Year Award active volunteer, serving in the parlor fireplace in 1952. recipient was Barney Snitz. both the Citizens Police and On their 50th wedding anni- Fire Academy Alumni As- versary, the Nails renewed ' sociations. their vows in front of the The Youth of the Year was same fireplace in the newly Brittini Montalvo. Her renovated house. Both are I first volunteering experi- active on the Euless Histori- ence was the 2005 Bicycle cal Preservation Committee Rodeo. She did a fabulous and the First United Meth- ' job that day and continued odist Church. to quickly rise to the top of Our congratulations go to what Volunteer Coordinator`, all of this year's winners. I Jerry Pot_e4t calls his "top Thank you for your time and energy that youb spend to help make Euless great! DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE r OF 021 MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR I DATE DISTRIBUTED / / 7 / U 7 DATE OF ARTICLE f//I 5 - /�/I s J 7NEWSPAPER1, _ . A. t,,°4 1 Euless- In a world where COMMUNITY NEWS expert advice normally costs more than we are willing or want to pay I Local Experts Offer Golden Advice found a refreshing excep- tion to that rule. We have determine the value of a he can turn around most Diamonds or sports memo- a local company that can ` coin and would even be jobs within 24 hours or rabilia and would take plea- offer free advice on Gold, happy to buy it! He is also less. This is very extraordi- sure in obtaining knowl- I Sliver,Jewelry, Sport pleased to help the begin- nary in the jewelry industry edge about them,get in Memorabilia, Watches,rare ner or expert with advice when 3 days or even weeks touch with them,they have coins and more. Formerly on what Dallas Coin and can be the norm. Its safe to the know-how you deserve I named Euless Gold and Silver has for sale. They say that after talking with and would expect when Silver they have operated have coins to start your Ken if you need any type of purchasing or selling your in Euless since 1979. They collection for as little as jewelry work,you should valuables.Unfortunately, I a$1.00 for a handful and stop by and have him look Space does not allow me to have recently changed up to millions for the rar- at it, he most likely will be the name to Dallas Gold share everything I learned est of coins.Remarkably, '. able assist you. To sum it during my interview. I and Silver. They have they still have one of the , all up, Dallas Gold and Sil- - on hand that areenjoyed getting to know original employees,Ken ver is a great company with them and really appreciated friendly and have well over Hill who has been with , people who can assist you. the support they offer. They a hundred years combined the company for over 23 Theyare a full service ew- I experience. We felt it p y genuinely love what they years as a Bench Jeweler. ` elry store. They can certify do and I am sure you will important to share what His expertise is vat tang-' the value of a diamond or we learned about them not be disappointed. Visit I ing from Jewelry repair to coins and sports memora- Dallas Gold and Silver at and hope they can become watch repair and diaymond bilia. If ou are 't "'at,4 , a source for you when looking to � � setting. He has stated that acquire Gold, silver, Coins, needed. Most of us wouldn't know �, a rare coin if it was sitting '.. ' ms'cnes E�a ''W ' I right in front of our nose. The same cannot be said I for Gait'Shepard who is a ..*. i;; coin and currency expert a ` 'it g Rare 181 Liberty-seated, ,, he has been collecting s `� • ., one of only 960 ever men- coins for 40 years (since he ted was 12 years old)he was �_ 0 ,-, `��, � , , i 1201 West Airport Freeway recruited by Dallas Gold °. �.° �.. Suite 305 In Euless off and Silver a few years ago45r. .1 'v , Industrial Blvd on the north to enhance their expertise side of the 183 In the Same on rare coins. We asked • - shopping center as Ponchos i if he could recommend '451E' -`{` "', 41., and Incredible pizza or call a book for a person that ~',`" •-�=-> ----,....„.„...-•• �" for directions 817 283-4469 wants to learn more about Dallas Gold and Silver Staff(from left to right). Gary, Vic- www.dgse.com ] coins could start with so toria, Richard and Ken he recommended two;the Red Book and Blue Book published by Whitman. He also said that he would be content to help anyone 'DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF MAYOR CITY CNCL CITYATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED / / 7 70 7 DATE OF ARTICLE II li 5.--- /a b /v 7 NEWSPAPER I , 4 J.I . , I I I I I I `Dallas Gold and Silver's Ken Shepard holds a one-thou- sand dollar bill I 1t + A' 6 ,tr Ma i 1 4 I '•14- m p p ' Sports memorabilia including a autoghaphed ODallas Cowboys helmet DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF 1 MAYOR CITY CNCL CITYATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN /�LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR I DATE DISTRIBUTED /,72 / 7 107 DATE OF ARTICLE /I S I a10S,� 7 NEWSPAPER fl, t ' I 409 11\5 �' BROWN th, ti k i •Breed: Mix ' • Size: Unknown •Age: Puppies (3 months) • Gender:Male (White)an. Female(Black) 1 Euless Animal Services 1517 Westpark Way Euless, TX 76040 (817)685-1594 I 1 . IDISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE l OF MAYOR CITY CNCL CITYATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN IYOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBR.4RYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED / / 7 / DATE OF ARTICLE / ?9/U 7 NEWSPAPER FWST HOLIDAY EVENTS Euless ' ■Holidaze Kidzone,3-6 p.m. Saturday,Midway Recreation Center,300 W.Midway Drive. Carnival games,arts and crafts, ' bounce houses and pictures with Santa. For children 3 to 14. Free.817-685-1666. ■ 14th annual Christmas Parade ' of Lights,6:30 p.m.Saturday, Midway Recreation Center,300 W. Midway Drive.The parade, with a"Cartoon Christmas" theme,goes west on East Mid- way Drive from Fuller-Wiser Road to Trinity High School. ' Float awards announced after- ward at Trinity.817-685-1666. ■Heritage Park Christmas celebration, 1-5 p.m. Dec.8, Heritage Park,201 Cullum Drive Guided tours of the decorated Rimes Log House and Fuller House,choirs, petting zoo, Christmas choo-choo,visits wit[ Santa and free refreshments. 817-685-1666. ■Holiday festivities at Dr Pep- per StarCenter,Dec. 8,1400 S. Pipeline Road. Free public skate/ Dallas Stars practice,noon; skate with Santa, 1 p.m.;holiday ice show,2 p.m.;free public skate,3:15 p.m.817-267-4233 or www.drpepperstarcenter- ' .com. I DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE % OF /11 MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR I DATE DISTRIBUTED / / 7 / o 7 DATE OF ARTICLE // / /6 -2 NEWSPAPER DMN COMMUNITY CALENDAR PARADE OF LIGHTS:The 14th annual Euless Christmas Parade of Lights will be at 6:30 p.m.Saturday.The parade route will begin at the corner of East Midway Drive and Fuller-Wiser and head west past the viewing stand at the Midway Recreation Center,300 W. Midway.The parade will continue west on Midway and end at the Trinity High School parking lot.After the parade, Santa Claus and Mrs.Claus will present awards and ribbons to parade floats at the school.Before the parade,the city will present the Holidaze Kidzone from 3 to 6 p.m.for children ages 3-14.The event will be at the Midway Recreation Center.The event will include bounce houses,carnival games and holiday crafts.Admission is free. HERITAGE PARK CHRISTMAS:Guided tours of 151-year-old Himes Log House and the Fuller House Museum will be available from 1 to 5 p.m.Dec.8 during an old-fashioned Christmas celebration at Heritage Park,just south of the Ruth Millican Recreation Center on Cullum Drive in Euless.Visitors can also check out the McCormick Barn, the latest addition to Heritage Park. Choirs will perform.There also will be live reindeer in the petting zoo and free train rides.Children can visit with Santa Claus and make Christmas ornaments.Free cookies and hot chocolate will be served. DALLAS STARS PRACTICE:The Dallas Stars will practice from noon to 1 p.m. Dec.8 at the Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S.Pipeline Road in Euless.The event is free and open to the public., For information,call 817-267-4233 or. . visit www.drpepperstarcenter.com. j j j j IDISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 1 OF I . MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY GRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN ' J YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED I ' / 7 /0 1 DATE OF ARTICLE / I S I rJ -7 NEWSPAPER FWST ' NORTHEAST AFTER HOURS Christmas at the park ' EULESS—Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas at Heritage Park,201 Cullum Drive,from 1 to 5 p.m.Satur- day.Choirs will sing Christmas songs,and children can pet reindeer,ride a train and make ornaments.817-685- ' 1666 StarCenter's Ice Fest EULESS—The Dr Pepper ' StarCenter offers a free after noon of holiday festivities at Ice Fest on Saturday at 1400 ' -S.Pipeline Road.The Dallas .Stars will have a public prac- tice at noon.A skate with. Santa will follow at 1 p.m., ' with an ice show at 2 p.m. www.d rpepperstarcenter.co m. or 817-267-4233 DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF I MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY GRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR I DATE DISTRIBUTED 102 / ! 0 7 DATE OF ARTICLE /e2 / S I 6 7 NEWSPAPER FWST EDUCATION I Trinity High principal to retire after decade of leading diverse school The students are from more than 30 countries. I The Hurst-Euless-Bedford district Almost 15 percent are labeled as Asian/Pacific Is- hopes to name a successor by May 1. lander;most of those are from the Pacific island na- tion of Tonga.Trinity is rated academically accept ' By KATHERINE CROMER BROCK able,the second-lowest rating in the state's four-tier kcromer@star-telegram.com accountability system. EULESS -Andy Cargile, maverick principal of "He really knows how to handle the diversity of Trinity High School, is retiring at the end of the Trinity"senior Ellie Andrus said of Cargile."He just I semester to make way for"someone younger and knows that there's different types of people at Trin- smarter,"he said. - ity, different backgrounds and ethnicities. He Cargile,61,is in his 10th year doesn't try to mask us all as one." I at the helm of the diverse,2,200- Cargile,who has a healthy sense of humor about student school in the Hurst-Eu- his position at Trinity,said every day as principal he less-Bedford district.His last day f -F r has felt "incompetent and inadequate" trying to at school will be Dec.21. ' $ face the challenges of steering the large school.Yet I "Most of the time, you an he has gained the respect of students,staff,parents nounce your retirement in De- and the community as he ha bent dress-code rules cember,and you're a lame duck Cargile and helped foster passionate school spirit. for the next semester," Cargile He has no plans for his retirement,he said,other I said. "I've seen too many schools where it's kind than to spend time with his three grandchildren,all of like a ship without a rudder." ; of whom are due after Jan. 1. Linda Reeves,who retired as principal of H-E- "I'll find something that's probably less pres- B's KEYS Learning Center in 2005, has been sure,"he said. "I can't sit at home." named interim principal for the rest of the school Andy Cargile Four questions In their own words year Occupation:Trin- What's your motto? Ellie Andrus,senior:He's such a • The district will search for Cargile's permanent ity High School Work hard and have asset to Trinity.He's easygoing.H� replacement in the spring. The goal is to name his. principal ' fun. respects kids and has faith in us, successor by May 1, Superintendent Gene Buinger Education:Bache- What will you miss more than most adults do.He gives ! said. lor's and master's most?I'm going to us chances to do fun activities.H Cargile "has established an environment where degrees from East miss the kids and the makes school more than just abo high standards were maintained,exemplifying what Texas State Univer- teachers and the rela- the classroom.And in return for him public schools are capable of accomplishing," Bu- sity tionships. being cool,we as students respect Inger said."Trinity is an example of avery successful Work history:37 What are your major him and try our best. school that has been able to maintain its success years in education, accomplishments? Melody Davenport,parent of a even though there's been dramatic changes in de- including four years None.It's all teacher Trinity junior:He seemed to be at mographics at the school. coaching and teach- accomplishments:It's everything.He was at ballgames, "In far too many cases, those kinds of changes ing at Trinity;seven what the school does. was at banquets,he was at evening , create situations that bring schools down in levels of years teaching at It's about having good events,early morning events,wee student achievement and increased dropout rate, Thomas Jefferson staff.My assistant end activities.I hope the students but that has not happened at Trinity,"Buinger said. High School in principals and counsel- can appreciate him and know ever Of Trinity's 2,168 sophomores, juniors and se- Dallas;one year ors do all the work.I'm thing he's done,because he's don E niors, 31 percent are economically disadvantaged, teaching at Hurst just lucky to be in for them.I wish he'd wait a year a according to 2006-07 data, the most recent avail- Junior High School; charge. a half. able.Forty-three percent are at risk of dropping out. 13 years as assis- Why are you retiring Charles Clark,head custodian a The student body is also racially diverse. Slightly tant principal at now?I got to be prin- mentor to Trinity's African-Ame more than half the students are Anglo, 17 percent Trinity; 10 years as cipal,and I did it my can students:Every decision that e are Hispanic,and 14 percent are African-American. principal at Trinity way.I've done as much makes is about the kids.He believes Family:Married; damage as I can at it is his job to put kids in a position two adult daugh- Trinity,and I think it's where they succeed.Trinity was h ters time to leave. when he got here,and it's going to be here when he's gone,but you ju don't replace Andy Cargile. A IDISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE ( OF • MAYOR CITY CNCL CITYATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN 1 YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C.BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED ! 2 / 7 /O 7 DATE OF ARTICLE /2 /410 —2 NEWSPAPER FWST 1 Mixed-use development I plan for D/FW expanded 1 Southgate Plaza would 400-room property and the Atlanta-based Retail- include offices,hotels and other a 130-room select-ser- Works would help select res- t retail on airport land. vice property. taurants. The project would include Board members ex- By DAVID WETHE both sit-down and drive- pressed concern about traf- dwethe@star-telegram.com through Iestaurants that fic near the rental-car center I In less than four years, Dal- may have flight-information and asked how much the de- las/Fort Worth Airport hopes monitors so travelers can velopment will cost. to turn an empty patch of keep an eye on their flight Terrell said most of the land near its rental-car cen- status while munching. cost, which has not been fi- I ter into 1.5 million square There would be a-sky- nalized, would be absorbed feet of offices,.hotels and bridge to connect-the rental- by the developer. D/FW shops. car center with the hotel,and would lease the land and get Officials hope that the de- wind turbines to help power a-cut of revenue from.teasing I velopment, dubbed South- .the lights and water foun- the buildings. The, airport gate Plaza, will launch even tains m various common ar- would likely pay for some m- more development at the eas around the 33-acre cam- frastructure work, such as world's third-busiest airport. pus. grading the land and putting I John Terrell, the airport's The modern-looking ren- in utilities. vice president of commercial derings shown at Tuesday's Construction is expected development, gave airport airport finance committee to kick off next summer and I board members an update meeting depict the hotel and take three years to complete. this week on the mixed-use the office building forming'a After Southgate Plaza,D/FW development plan. circular,donut shape with an wants to develop a heavily The latest designs expand open-air plaza between two forested piece of land farther Ion what Terrell discussed glass buildings.A shuttle-bus south near Texas 183. earlier this year:a restaurant system would connect There are still hurdles to plaza along the service road Southgate Plaza with the five overcome. The airport is in of International Parkway, airport terminals. talks with the owner of the I which runs through the air- Terrell introduced Redico Hyatt Regency DFW, which port. of Southfield, Mich., as the has the right of first refusal Since then,the airport de- master developer.Redico "is on any new hotel develop- 1 cided to push for much responsible for the creation" ment on D/FW's 18,000. more. of The Palace of Auburn Hills, acres. Terrell, who formerly home of the NBA's Detroit Terrell's group is also worked in real estate, envi- Pistons, and the St. Pete studying to see what impact I sions a number of office Times Forum, home of the two new hotels would have buildings, parking garages, Tampa Bay Lightning hockey on the airport's Grand Hyatt. retail shops and two hotels. club, according to the com- One would be a full-service, pany's Web site. DAVID WETHE,817-685-3803 I I DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF 1 MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C.BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMII N LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR I DATE DISTRIBUTED /2 / 7 /0-7 DATE OF ARTICLE /02 fie 7 o 7 NEWSPAPER FWST I D/FW AIRPORT I .Y i t x ,.._. r ft e3 „,,,,,;-„,,,,,,,„u,.. ...•,,,„k.,,..` ,4 R,. 54.r of F', t rt:' �y3” 404I c I An artist's rendering shows the proposed Southgate Plaza development. D/fwAIRPORT I I I I 1 I I I I IDISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 1 OF l MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR 11 DATE DISTRIBUTED /2? 7 /07 DATE OF ARTICLE / / Ce /v NEWSPAPER FWST EULESS I Expastor sued in sex- assault case IJames Finley surrendered es,including counseling,said the family pay bills.Then Fin- and received a two-year de- his ministerial credentials Chuck Noteboom, the fami- ley went to the apartment the ferred sentence,according to after the 2005 incident. ly's attorney. - man shared with his mother, court records and his attor- I When reached at his home where he fondled and offered ney,Bruce Ashworth. By MAX B.BAKER in Cleburne, Finley, 70, de- to perform sexual acts on the If Finley completes the maxbaker@star-telegram.com dined to comment. man,whom police described terms of his probation, he PORT WORTH — A former The for- as"immature." won't have a conviction on I Methodist minister who ,5, mer senior The victim pleaded for his record,only an arrest pleaded no contest last year ?s pastor at him to stop and immediately Connally Dugger, district in a sexual-assault case is be First United reported the incident to the superintendent for the Mid ing sued by the victim. . ' Methodist police.While the man was at Cities District of the Central I The victim, referred to Church of the police station, police Texas Conference of the Unit- only as P.G. in court docu- , . ' Euless was asked him to call Finley and ed Methodist Church, said ments, said in the lawsuit Finley arrested in ask about what had hap- Finley voluntarily surren- that James Leonard Finley's December pened. In a taped conversa- dered his ministerial creden- 1 conduct was "so outrageous 2005. tion, Finley offered to per- tials in December 2005, in character and extreme in Euless police said Finley form more sex acts on the vic- shortly after his arrest. degree as to go beyond all struck up a friendship with tim. "He didn't fight this at all," I possible bounds of decency" the 21-year-old man, who Finley pleaded no contest Dugger said. The family is seeking mon- worked at a convenience in October 2006 to assaulting ey to pay for medical expens- store in Euless, and helped an elderly or disabled person MAX B.BAKER,817-390-7714 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF I MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY CRIM MCKAMIE RIDGWAY(2) BOYETT BROWN YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS C.BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED IO2 1 1 / 07 DATE OF ARTICLE / / 1 ° 7 NEWSPAPER DMN COMMUNITY CALENDAR HERITAGE PARK CHRISTMAS:Guided tours of 151-year-old Himes Log House and the Fuller House Museum will be .available from 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday during a Christmas celebration at• Heritage Park,just south of the Ruth Millican Recreation Center on Cullum Drive in Euless.Visitors can also check out the McCormick Barn.Choirs will perform.There also will be live reindeer in the petting zoo and free train rides.Children can visit with Santa Claus and make Christmas ornaments.Free cookies and hot chocolate will be served. DALLAS STARS PRACTICE:The Dallas Stars will practice from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S.Pipeline Road in Euless.The event is free and open to,the public. For information,call 817-267-4233 or visit www.drpepperstarcenter.com. 1 1 i 1 i i 1 1 1 t