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Home My WebLink About2011-01-25 Euless Articles DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 0 Cie .11AYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY ('RIM MCKAMIE BROWN YOUNG ANIM4L CNTR .1fcDON,-1LD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL • DATE DISTRIBUTED '/ 6,7 . l I / DATE OF ARTICLE / / i NEWSPAPEI64wz , a C --RGe.oh Commissioner Staples recognizes g es City of Euless as new Go Texan Certified Retirement Community L "Those of us living in North Texas al- range of topics,including demographics, AUSTIN — Agriculture Commis- ready know that Euless is a great place to tax structure, housing availability, sioner Todd Staples today announced the live, and now people from around the safety,employment opportunities,health L Texas Department of Agriculture has country will be able to learn about the care services, public transportation and designated the city of Euless as a GO benefits of retiring here,"Sen.Jane Nel- more. The application process also re- TEXAN Certified Retirement Commu- son said."I commend the city leaders for quires communities to submit a market- nity (CRC). The CRC Program helps achieving this designation and look for- ing plan and long-term plan for communities attract retirees and poten- ward to welcoming new residents who maintaining and improving desirability tial retirees to make their homes in Texas. choose Euless as the place to spend their for retirees. An independent volunteer Euless is the 38th community in the state retirement." advisory team representing leaders in to be certified. "As someone who chose to make business, health care, city/state govern- "I extend my most sincere congratula- Euless my hotne during the first half of ment and retirees,reviews and scores the L tions to the citizens and leaders of Euless my life,it is fabEuless that the state is of- applications. for achieving this notable certification," ficially recognizing what I already sus- The CRC Program is open to any Texas Commissioner Staples said."Not only do petted - Euless is also one of the best community that wants to showcase itself retirees have a significant economic im- places on earth to spend the second half," as a retirement location and tourist desti- L pact on the regions in which they reside, Rep.Todd Smith said."Nancy and I look nation.Interested communities may con- but they also bring a wealth of know ledge forward to the experience!" tact TDA's Rural Economic and energy to community service, em- To become a CRC,communities must Development Division toll free at(877) ployment and business." complete an application and retirement 428-7848 or e-mail Sherri.Gothart- L Texas has become the No.2 retirement desirability assessment covering a wide Barron@TexasAgriculture.gov. state in the nation, and that ranking is paying off. Retirees spend an average $42,500 each year in their respective L communities. "Euless is already nationally regarded as a great place to live and raise a family, and now Euless is also recognized as a L great place to retire,"Euless Mayor Mary Lib Saleh said."We consider our senior population a true asset,and are honored to have been designated as a GO TEXAN L Certified Retirement Community." Local legislators believe the designa- tion is a win for the community and the state as a whole. L L L L L DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF I :1L-1 YOR CITY CVCL CITY.-f TT,VY CRIaM NICK-I. HE BROWN YOUNG ANIMAL CVT .11cDO;tiALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY.4DMLV LIBRARY REF HARTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED / / i I DATE OF ARTICLE I // 4 / /f NEWSPAPER FWST Euless pizza place piles on the freshness, flavor By Joseph Daniel Special to the Star-Telegram "¢ 4111114New York Pizza and New York Pizza and Deli,a � " Deli 10-year-old pizza place in 001: 304 S.Industrial Blvd.,Euless Euless, beckoned me with 3 e 1 817-358-9200 its promise of authenticity. ` ..-;� www.nypddeli.com Though, if the pizza is Hours:8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon- good,I care little about its '" "" - ' day-Saturday,10 a.m.-7 p.m. origin. , A' - Sunday p S }.. �. � i. - Signature dish:Stromboli, Customers can order " �_ � gn single slices ($1.89) or 0' New York-style pizza, Philly whole pies ($7.99-$19.99). '' 1, cheese steaks Topping choices include = � ' -....,,,,,:',._;14,41.c..47,. r ' Entree cost:$1.89(single — Canadian bacon, ham- °' - slice)-$19.99(whole pizza) burger, jalapenos, meat- Special to the S Joseph ;, Essentials:Major credit balls, mushrooms, olives, cards;BYOB;smoke-free; onions, pepperoni, pine- from being a total downer. thinly sliced seasoned sau- wheelchair-accessible apple, red peppers, sau- On the other hand, the sage.The dough is soft and Good to know:Breakfast is sage, tomatoes and, yes, Philly cheese steak's pep- in control;no toppings are served daily;catering avail- anchovies (25 to 75 cents pery meat,crunchy onions allowed to escape before able. per topping). Portions are and green pepper mix was meeting a chewy demise. Recommended fon Big — almost overwhelming, and enough to silence a serious My best advice is to eat eaters who like hearty sand- two slices are enough for stomach grumble. the stromboli first or risk wiches and substantial slices one person. For something lighter, trying to block that pesky of pizza. — Toppings are fresh and try the Greek salad(medi- stomach signal that tells substantial: half-dollar- um, $2.99). Juicy cucum- your brain that you've size pieces of bacon,blocks bers,onions,tomatoes and reached stomach capacity. of tomatoes and chunks of peppers sprinkled with fe- — sausage, all on soft and to cheese are ice-cold and slightly crunchy dough. perfectly crunchy. For something astonish- Skip the chef salad ing,try a slice with every- ($6.99) — you'll simply — thing on it. pick the meat off the The sandwiches, like greens.But alongside it sits the veggie cold sub($6.49) a memorable basil-infused and Philly cheese steak dressing that is both sweet — ($6.99), are just as grand and zesty. but not as satisfying. And the awesomeness As with the pizza top- doesn't end with that — pings, sandwich ingredi- dressing.Enter the strom- ents are fresh. But even boli($6.99):a giant dough creamy avocado couldn't .pocket stuffed with save the veggie sub's flavor cheese, pepperoni and _ DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF 1 ,1!4YOR CITYCVCL CITY ATT.VY CRIM MCK4JIJE BROWN YOUNG ,ANIMAL CVT McDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARYAD,MILV LIBRARY REF HARTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED I Ids / 1 1 DATE OF ARTICLE 1//q / I 1 NEWSPAPER FWST \ORTHEAST CLICK Valentine's fun.While Mom and Dad enjoy a date night on Valentine's week- end, what about keeping the kids entertained? �- Here's a great solution:Let Grandma and Grandpa in on the fun by taking the grandchildren to the Grandparents Valentine's Dance set for 7 to 9 p.m. Feb.11. Organizers promise a fun-filled night of dancing to the oldies. Refresh- ments and a keepsake pho- - to with their favorite val- entine will be provided. It all happens at the new Eu- less Family Life Center, 300 W.Midway Drive.817- 685-1671. And speaking of the new center, don't miss the grand opening from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 29. Tour the building and see the recre- ation center,fitness center and the new 22,000- square-foot senior center.- DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF / .b1AYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATT.NY CRIbI MCK-IMIE BROWN YOUNG ANIMAL CVT MCDONALD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED / / 1 I DATE OF ARTICLE /// / /1 NEWSPAPER FWST Cheers and Jeers Cheers:To the Euless fire station on _ Ash Street,especially firemen Stamps, Rush and Williams,and Marilyn on the call desk.An annoy- ing beep every 30 seconds from one of our smoke alarms meant changing batteries in our high ceil- ings.They were at our home in five minutes to help. —Bun and Sherry Richardson. Euless _ DISTRIBTED TO: PAGE OF U MAYOR CITYC.VCL CITY ATT,V'Y CRLVi �ICKI.VIIE BROWN YOUNG A; IMAL CVT11cDON-1 LD COLLINS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBK4RYAD.I1LV LIBRARY REF HART SELL DATE DISTRIBUTED 1 / S ( 1 I DATE OFARTICLE 1 // 4 / t ( NEWSPAPER FWST - Self-defense class puts women in control O Euless police officers "He was just being a f�<� � �x r — teach them to resist teenager,because he's tall 3r z � � � � . er than me now and thinks �� attackers. he's got the upper edge, aF. .� - ,, c:<„�°� s ,: ByTer y Evans Rodriguez said."I told him r, M , �,� -,---;„:14,`,:igli . tevans@star-teIegram.com; °You'd better back off me: � ^� d �°5 ° EULESS Nicole Lee, 30, ' '[Then] I showed him that �� h r f is afraid to walk alone from size doesn't matter:' , her house to her car in ear- Rodriguez said getting - < t, �= ly-morning darkness. that message across didn't '; Barbara Shaver,49,just ., x Y P ` doesn't want to be a vic- r Yom_ tim.Helen Voss,65,refus- � ,:i.`;,_ � es to be a target just be- cause she's older. Q �-- �'4 if Rape Aggression De- - r' fense classes were de- - ,_ ,,,:„ _ signed for them, said Eu- ;. less police Cpl.James Gor x don. , — The women and 18 fel low Euless residents � ,k---,,,�, screamed and kicked at ,i` ,., one another Tuesday in the s second of four three-hour— ``< " V sessions. Gordon said the , -,: i r; : . classes empower women to . - µ 1a '":.17:f7: :i � resist attackers and condi- :,;Ko:.,:::'„a:4'' Atikaf } 4 — Vicki Clark demonstratesEu. tion them to react loudly self-defense technique on Eu- • `' 4.--,,,—.),„ �:� and aggressively to as- q � less police Cpl.James Gordon. x �� e �� -� saults. star-Telegam,'Terry Evans • �& ,,,7,::,_ v z `= Inaction means almost` require using a lot of force. •— l''''; , . : `. t < , certain disaster,he said. < "We know from statis- tics But she knows that she tics that if you do nothing, could if a situation de- Nicole Lee, kicks a pad'held by her Rape Aggression Defense if you're taken from the mended it. partner,Barbara Shaves Star-Telegram/Terry Evans scene of an attack, you Gordon also tells his have about a 2 percent students that showing chance to survive,"he said. strength before an assault — Gordon said that worn- starts could stop a predator en must perceive assailants m l" tracks. as predators,rather than as A predator wont at- Rape Aggression tack someone who's going Defense normal people. is Police Department, to wound them, he said. P 1102 W. Euless Blvd. "A normal person does not attack someone, "If you're alert and know ■February classes are 7 to 10 p. doesn't prey on someone what's going on around m.Wednesdays who is weak;'he said. you,make eye contact with • For women 18 and older After learning several a predator and let them ■Open to Euless residents ways to turn the tables on know that you see them, and employees,as well as an assailant,Voss said,she then you probably won't employees'wives and daugh- feels she has some control even be attacked:' ters over what happens to her. Gordon and his super- 'Call Cpl.James Gordon, Vicki Rodriguez, who visor, Senior Cpl. Kim Al- 817-685-1686 took RAD in October, thouse, teach RAD classes — found more control in an at the Euless Police De- unexpected way when she partment, 1102 W. Euless demonstrated what she Blvd. A February class learned to her 15-year-old should be 7 to 10 p.m.each — son. Wednesday. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF / .11AYOR CITY CVCL CITY.ATT.NY CRL11 .NCK-UIIE BROW N }'OUVG AV/MAL CVT McDONALD COLLLVS C. BARKER GETCHELL LIBRARY ARMY LIBRARY REF HARTSELL DATE DISTRIBUTED / / 11 DATE OF ARTICLE i/_ i //l NEWSPAPER FWST `Power pedestals' cut idling in Euless O The innovation moves the city a With help from an electrician, — step closer to its goal of having a McAdams designed a"power pedes- green fleet. tal" and submitted it to the North Central Texas Council of Govern- _ By Terry Evans ments with a grant application.Ulti- tevans@star•telegram.com mately, the council of governments EULESS — Before paramedics Bran- responded with a diesel idle reduc- don Herron and Chris Sutterfield go tion grant. to class, they plug in their ambu- "It was a new concept;'McAdams lance. said. "Nobody had proposed it be- The sight puts a grin on the face of fore, and they called us several times Kyle McAdams, the fleet/facilities to have us explain what it was?' — administrator for Euless.In the past, Euless is poised to install a second he used to look out a City Hall win- power pedestal — to serve fire en- dow during staff meetings and gri- gines—with its second diesel idle re- mace. duction grant.McAdams said the city The window faces the fire admin- got$6,040 in December. istration building,where ambulances But the green news gets better. A and firetrucks frequently sit with en- $56,228 Clean Fleets North Texas gines idling. On-duty firefighters grant will fund expansion of the city's spend four to eight hours at a time in alternative fuel technology. job-related classes.Some equipment "We'll be able to use biodiesel;' on board their trucks must remain McAdams said. energized,so the engines have to idle. Betsy Deck, communications/ "In the stations there are cords marketing manager, said the City that come from the ceiling that power Council and administration` are the heating and air-conditioning determined to build a "green &et" systems and the on-board electrical that uses a range of alternative fuels. charging system;'Division Chief Jeff "All of our vehicles will be low- Morris said. emission,ultra-low-emission or ze- McAdams knew there had to be a ro-emission,"Deck said. - — way to do the same thing at the ad- McAdams said Euless likes to stay ministration building. on the cutting edge. "I thought about the poles at RV "I can't wait to see what the future parks where they plug RVs in," he holds;'he said. said. "Why couldn't we do the same thing?" Terry Evans.817-390-7620