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Home My WebLink About2015-08-25 Euless Articles DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF l MAYOR CITY CNCL CITYATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR — McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER / - DATE DISTRIBUTED L I S (( 5' DATE OF ARTICLE ( � '� � / S NEWSPAPER — Hospital Donates Thermometers to Fire Departments by Cheryl Graham,,vi fon.mvnu abon%Sr 7/23/1001'5 Hospital donates non-contact infrared thermometers to fire departments Ir. On behalf of Texas health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Seaford,Brenda Whitley delivered 24 non-contact infrared thermometers to the fire departments in Hurst,Euless and Redford.The thermometers measure belly heat a few inches away from the patient,eliminating exposure to bodily fluids.The hospital purchased enough thermometers so each ambulance could have two. .We are fortunate to have the highest caliber of men and women protecting community residents through the HEB fire departments,"said Whitely Community Relations manager. We are honored to serve with them to improve the health of the communities we serve." ' tr L Tommy Renterie,C:.y ri,E..:cs'.Fre ,'tame' r.r:c t,C.ty of Bedford FPC C ecaty of N. :�n tier'and mart Easter,c, aNur,t ro Rm Depae:tt,ad+ohn,stt b,a Sa_retary ro fie fire Chief,,ih Vey,and ectey Suver, C+ty of nsrarrment,r Cu:e^ant EsreP chef,and Brenda erh,Vey, reAaS t<rs.t1,rea eedfard F,re.yep artmenf.deiLty cP.,ef EMS and LCommyrrety?eat ens rran,Nyer erreryency mana'remCrt L L 1 1 L L DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE l OF MAYOR CITY CNCL CITYATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLLYS W RHODES GETCHELL LIBR.-IRYADLIIN LIBRARY REF H9RTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED g l _S / / DATE OF ARTICLE 1 7 I / -S NEWSPAPER FWST August 7, 2015 Euless angler to compete for world bass-fishing title 7.44 fo f IPP re _ _ - . 3'iJ L`% .. •4„ION �Y t 4,"+-,4% ,s lam saila — Colleyville firefighter/paramedic James Biggs blends a public service career with professional bass fishing and will compete in the Forrest Wood Cup later this month. Terry Evans -Special to the Star- Telegram By Terry Evans Special to the Star-Telegram — EULESS — Winning$500,000 in a bass-fishing tournament wouldn't tempt James Biggs to leave his regular job. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF 3 Vh9 YOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED V ( S I ' S DATE OF ARTICLE 1 7 1 1 5 NEWSPAPER FWST "To be the world champion is life-changing, and half a million dollars is life-changing money," said the 34-year-old Euless resident. "I want to finish my career as a firefighter and I'll still have time to fish in the future." Biggs, who has been a Colleyville firefighter and paramedic for more than 10 years, is one of 50 anglers who earned spots in the Aug. 20-23 Forrest Wood Cup — considered the world championship bass- fishing tournament —at Lake Ouachita, near Hot Springs, Ark. Biggs qualified with a No. 32 ranking among 154 competitors in the Wal-Mart Fishing League Worldwide Tour. "He's the first Texas Bass Federation fisherman to qualify for the Forrest Wood Cup," said Joe Opager, a Forrest Wood Foundation spokesman.Wood is the founder of Ranger Boats. Biggs had his most successful year in 2014, winning the Boater Division of The Bass Federation's National Championship at Grand Lake, Ark. That win earned him the Living the Dream package — a Ranger 520C boat, a Chevy Suburban and an all- expense-paid season on this year's FLW tour, where entry fees totaled $26,000. Not bad for a guy who started fishing at age 16. "My dad got me signed up in a bass club that year and it took off," Biggs said. Now, he's a role model for young anglers who are just starting out on their dreams. "One of the fun things is being able to talk with groups of them," Biggs said. "I get invited a few times a year to high school bass club meetings.They dream of being a bass pro.To make it is a pretty neat accomplishment." Making it means doing well enough in tournaments to catch the eyes of sport-fishing executives. "I have a few sponsors helping me along the way," Biggs said. "Xcite Baits has been a very good sponsor for me." When he's not fishing in tournaments or working as a firefighters, Biggs works as a teaching guide. "I started a teaching guide service where I not only take them fishing but teach them how," he said. And, while he's infected his 11-year-old daughter, Kayden, with the fishing fever, his wife, Kaylie, 29, appears to be immune. _ "My daughter really likes to fish," Biggs said. "My wife likes to lay out on the boat and read while I fish." Biggs figures he has a little more than a dozen days a year to "do my own recreational fishing. I generally don't go by myself. I take clients and have a list of people wanting to go. I'll take Kayden and one of her friends occasionally." His boss, Colleyville Fire Chief Brian Riley, said he's never been fishing with Biggs. "I'm really not a fisherman," Riley said. "He told me a little about [the Forrest Wood Cup tournament]. He stands to make some money on it just making it to the top tier." DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 3 OF 5 MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS IV. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER I DATE DISTRIBUTED g- l f c ( I DATE OF ARTICLE ' l 7 • NEWSPAPER FWST But Riley isn't worried about losing the employee he described as a great firefighter/paramedic who's a "down-to-earth individual who wants to help any way he can. The Fire Department is one of his true loves and he intends to stay and make a career of it." — Winning the half-million dollars would just make it easier to retire when he becomes eligible in nine years, Biggs said. There will be plenty of time to fish after that. "I'll be 44 and able to draw a pension," he said. "Until then, I'll keep my skills sharp." - DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF MAYOR CITY CVCL CITY ATTNY SLITTER .LICKAMIE BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR _ McDONALD COLLLVS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARYADMLV LIBRARY REF H.-IRTSELL H.-IRWELL BARKER — DATE DISTRIBUTED g 1 '-"7 s l ' 1 DATE OF ARTICLE g 1 1 ( J / NEWSPAPER Northwest Dallas County _ Irving-based Michaels to hire 60 at new store in Euless Staff Writer Published: 11 August 2015 09:16 AM Updated: 11 August 2015 09:16 AM Arts and crafts specialty retailer Michaels plans to open a new store that will employ more than 60 people. The 21,732-square-foot store is scheduled to open Aug. 16 at 2901 Rio Grande Blvd in the Glade Parks shopping center. According to a release by the Irving-based chain retailer, the new location features an open design with wider aisles, warm colors and brighter lighting. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. with doors opening at 10 a.m. To learn more, visit michaels.com or call 972-409-1300. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE d OF MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED I '-27 S� S DATE OF ARTICLE - L' / -5 NEWSPAPER FWST H-E-B community calendar Bedford Thursday- Free Blood Pressure Checks, all day, Senior Center, 2817 R.D. Hurt Pkwy.Contact 817-952- 2326. — Thursday- Low Vision Support Group, 10-11 a.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. This program is for those diagnosed with low vision or for family and friends concerned about low vision _ issues.This friendly group will provide education, support and socialization for those with low vision. This free program meets the third Thursday of every other month. Contact 817-952-2350. Saturday-Carter Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Give Blood in August and score a chance to win Fox Sports Southwest tickets to see your favorite hometown pro-sports team in action. Contact Maria Redburn, 817-952-2332. Saturday-American Association of University Women (AAUW), 10 a.m.-noon, Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Contact 817-952-2350. Monday- Barony of Elfsea (SCA, Inc.), 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Business Meeting for Historical Education Society. Contact 817-952-2350. Ongoing-Tarrant County Parkinson's Group, 12:30 p.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Contact 817-952-2350. Ongoing-Story Spot,Tuesdays 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. This program is for active preschoolers and their parent or caregiver.The storytime incorporates rhymes, finger plays, stories and puppetry. No registration is required for this free program. Contact _ 817-952-2373. Ongoing-Saturday Gaming, noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Teens and kids can come play PS3 and Wii in the teen room on Saturday mornings. Board games are also available to play. Registration is not required. Contact 817-952-2344. Ongoing-Seniors events, daily beginning at 8 a.m., Senior Citizens Center, 2817 Hurst Parkway. Contact — 817-952-2326. Ongoing- Life Transitions Learning Group, third Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.Bedford — Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Group members will discuss how various topics presented can help to improve our ability to solve problems and make decisions about the things that matter most to us. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE _ OF ,J M4YOR CITY CNCL CITYATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR — McDONALD COLLINS W RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER - DATE DISTRIBUTED ��5 �� DATE OF ARTICLE �� / NEWSPAPER FWST Reservations are not required for this free program. Contact Susan Hampton at 817-312-6396 or email susan@hamptonassociates.org. Euless Sunday- Novel Ideas Book Club, 1:15 p.m., Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr.This meeting will feature Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay.The group meets every other Sunday. Contact 817-685- 1480 or visit www.themeetup.com Through Friday- Parents Night Out, Friday Nights, 6-9 p.m., Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S. Pipeline Rd. Parents drop your kids off and have an evening for yourselves every Friday night all summer long. Kids ages 4 to 12 can enjoy a night of ice skating and a movie. Pizza, popcorn and juice will be provided. Cost is$17 for the first child and $15 for each additional sibling. Register by visiting the information desk, calling 817-267-4233 or going to DrPepperStarCenters.com. Through Aug. 28 -2 x 2 Book Review,Tuesdays at 2 p.m.for students in K-2nd grade. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480. Through Aug. 28- Bluebonnet Book Bunch,Tuesdays at 2 p.m.for students in grades 3-6. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480. Through Aug. 30-StoryPalooza,Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480. Ongoing- Moonlit Purls, knitting/crocheting group, second and fourth Monday each month, 6-8 p.m. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480. Ongoing- Happenings at the Senior Center, Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.Various events and times. Contact 817-685-1400. Ongoing- Free tours of historic Heritage Park are offered on the second Saturday of every month between 1—5 p.m.Visit the all-new Euless Heritage Museum at the Ruth Millican Center, as well as the Himes Log House, the Fuller House and the McCormick Barn. Contact Mary at ofaiva-siale@eulesstx.gov or 817-685-1649. Group tours are available on different days depending on staff availability. _ Ongoing-Amateur Radio Euless meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at the Euless Police Department, 1102 W. Euless Blvd. Contact Joe Kraft with the Euless Office of Emergency Management at 817-685-3144 or eulessinfo@eulesstexas.gov. Hurst Friday- Luau and Member Mixer, 1-3 p.m., Hurst Senior Citizens Activity Center, 700 Heritage Cir. Contact 817-788-7710. Ongoing-Open Play Volleyball, 6-10 p.m. Mondays and 2-5 p.m. Saturdays, Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Dr.There must be at least four players present in order to set up the net. Contact 817-788- 7320. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF —� MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CR4NOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W RHODES GETCHELL LIBR4RYADMLV LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED l S / ' DATE OF ARTICLE l ��`r / NEWSPAPER FWST Ongoing-Weekly Racquetball Challenge, Tuesday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m., Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Dr.The more you win, the longer you get to keep control of the court.To participate in the challenge, a person must be age 16 or over. Contact 817-788-7325. Ongoing-Writers Club, for writers of all levels, second and fourth Saturday, noon-1 p.m., Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd. Free. Contact 817-788-7300. — Ongoing-Chess Club, 4 p.m. each Monday, Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd. Free. For elementary ages and up. Contact 817-788-7300. — Ongoing-Trinity Writers Workshop, 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd. Free.This local writers group meets weekly to read, discuss and critique their works and others. Contact _ 817-788-7300. Ongoing-Senior Center dances, second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Senior Center, 700 Heritage Cir. Dances are open to seniors from all over the Metroplex. Entry is$5 per person paid at the door, advance purchase or reservations are not required. Contact 817-788-7710. - DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE / OF MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR - McDON.ALD COLLLVS IV. RHODES GETCIIELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED )' _ I ' DATE OF ARTICLE r NEWSPAPER FWST Show us your garden : A welcoming zone of flagstone and flowers in Euless 4 ,1 - .s ♦ r* 1 '- , 4 a`'�, te y . ,�. a t .48;0 �fi' r` '.71 71004 .40 "'" • .40 The blistering intensity of late summer and Texas' hot August sun don't deter avid gardeners like Kenneth and Jackie Cantrell of Euless. In fact, they seem to do their best work then, and the result is a sophisticated outdoor space with the ambience of a cheery restaurant courtyard. Several years ago, the Cantrells braved the backbreaking task of removing sod from their Euless back yard and laying sand and gravel as a foundation for a sprawling flagstone patio that now defines the space. Using temporary metal edging, they marked off areas for garden beds. Two sheds underwent makeovers,too.Termite-damaged timber was replaced with steel framing, and wood siding supplanted metal walls.The couple installed vintage stained-glass windows bought at auction, and Kenneth crafted the paneled wood doors and trim that grace the entrances. One shed serves as a workshop for the couple; the other is a potting shed. Ceilings are painted "haint blue," a color that mimics the sky and reportedly wards off wasps and spiders. Quick-growing English ivy clambers up the exteriors, contributing to the sense of age. a DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE -1 OF 1 MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED DATE OF ARTICLE NEWSPAPER FWST Currently,the plant roster is subtly transitioning from sun to shade as a bald cypress and a Shantung maple continue to mature and expand their canopies. "[Gardens] are always evolving, right?You're always changing something," Kenneth explains. Roses, bridal wreath spirea, and oregano will need sunnier plots soon. But Turk's cap, columbine, blue- _ black salvia, althea, clematis and "John Fanick" phlox relish the filtered light. A glossy spider lily, grown from a start given by a friend, is now a focal point by the potting shed. Jackie points out the couple's new favorite plant, "Azure Skies" heliotrope, a ground cover with growing habits similar to lantana. Found at the Grapevine Garden Club's annual plant sale, this rapid grower produces tiny lavender flowers from spring to fall, beckoning bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. _ Planting Azure Skies along the front borders of the garden beds, as the Cantrells have done, allows admirers a close-up view of the delicate blooms. Another plus is Azure Skies' adaptability to both sun and shade. The Cantrells are slowly replacing the sun-loving, spring-blooming creeping phlox with it. Completing the space are several seating areas that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living, making the garden an extension of the home. A couch and two chairs cozy up to a chimenea in one spot, while two lounge chairs under an umbrella offer rest in another. _ In a third zone, a bistro table and chairs promise alfresco dining on a covered patio.And in a purposeful attempt to link the seating areas visually,Jackie has used cushions in green, her favorite color. _ Providing the finishing touches, restaurant-style lights bought at Costco and strung overhead on taut wires zigzag gracefully across the garden. Speakers hidden among the greenery deliver music when AMMI desired. The Cantrells enjoy their garden in every season, using the chimenea and a firepit on the covered patio throughout the winter in order to linger over morning coffees.The festive outdoor space has hosted their daughter's wedding reception and a 25th wedding anniversary for Jackie's mother and stepfather in addition to smaller gatherings. Thoughtful touches designed to provide aromatic pleasures for guests include a planting of several almond verbena bushes that perfume the air with a heady, sweet scent and a deep pink multiflora climbing rose specifically situated outside the guest room window. — An evening stroll — wineglasses in hand — is a favorite time in the garden. "I travel for work," Jackie says. "So when I get back into town, that's one of the big things I love to do. In the evening before it gets dark, grab a glass of wine and come see what's changed." DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE - OF 7 MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR i— McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED l 5 l DATE OF ARTICLE l� l�' NEWSPAPER FWST ' � rLZK 3 r. . 1 - ''. . r i s .4:- ___. IL ' i 1 I I • A-'—.' :k4474,./....isfil . ':'•,,.. ' . ,'..i i — , ! ' '• 1'i j i I 111 . 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Joyce Marshall -Star-Telegram — DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 1 OF l MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR — McDONALD COLLINS W RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADNIIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED / 1S DATE OF ARTICLE `, l O I i S NEWSPAPER FWST . � i G ;yyam• g� �.T (na..:.. •14:44:1**/ ."'.. -,: ,tt ! yes ,. 7lulu /r '- _ ' g Y .-,ti � � -` a ` tt 4.. y rol , e; r;"- tr. low - e tit res pit...... , °' ..- --" '1K,' . .,,, ---- :: T._ �_.. „ani. in .` y . .y.. t•. +y � / r ,'! / 4,44N. i "+{,. The Euless garden of Kenneth and Jackie Cantrell includes an outdoor room that they use year-round. Joyce Marshall - Star-Telegram F . - : :, ,. . . - � WA fil 40 ; il f r S ' n `*ti 4. f'. {t ' • l a d 1 f w �. tie, � ns \ X y f k.� 7 mrf .ti ;i.,u... No matter how hot it is, Kenneth and Jackie Cantrell of Euless spend a lot of time together gardening and enjoying the outdoor living spaces they've created. Joyce Marshall - Star-Telegram DISTRIBUTED TO: P 4 GE OF` ' MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED /07511 S DATE OF ARTICLE g-1 C241 I S NEWSPAPER FWST Sikhs building new house of worshipEuless in _ . : ... 4 lj4� .fi4•R - • gni is ? - _s:+_ . } r , -- - ` '`4 quA A_ A1 _ N ATS F 'I . , , 4 moo .e Because this Gurdwara Sikh Sangat is no longer big enough,a new place for Sikhs to worship is being built in Euless. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Tele_ram . .. s — 10 Ait k. imiii -^. F. F.. gio , "'..7Yiww•. � Shoes are placed neatly in cubby holes at the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat in Euless. Bob Booth Special to the Star- Telegram — DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF 3 MA YOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR MllcDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADAIIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED 1 ' S DATE OF ARTICLE V. / / I NEWSPAPER FWST !ff 411441k • 7 r ; J , i 1• 4 'F '1 1 • ,- ~slyk i`•'•• 'i I14.; • • '� s lk 141 3 Surinder Singh holds a prayer session at a recent workship service at the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat in Euless. The congregation is building a new temple in Euless,where they have worshiped since 2000. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram EULESS It isn't unusual for people to drive from surrounding cities to worship at Gurdwara Sikh Sangat, a Sikh temple that is outgrowing its building on West Euless Boulevard. 1.. On Sunday mornings, around 300 members sit cross-legged on the floor,the traditional style of worship. Afterward they crowd into the same space to enjoy a communal meal of vegetarian dishes. Work will soon begin on construction of a new and larger gurdwara at 200 E. Euless Blvd.,not far from the former bank building the congregation has called home for the past 15 years. "This new building is a big deal to us,"said longtime member Kulvir Bhogal. "I have a son, and I want him to grow up in our culture." His father, Paul Bhogal, said the spring rains delayed the start of the construction, but work is now underway on the parking lot. The 18,191-square-foot temple will cost around $2.5 million and should be finished in a year. It will have a larger area for worship, with room for over 600 people; living quarters for the priests; a community kitchen; classrooms; and a volleyball court. Sikhs are migrating to North Texas from California and the East Coast because of the robust economy, said Dr. Pritpal Singh, who lives in Coppell. Sikhs can worship at gurdwaras in Euless, Richardson, Irving and Garland. Although official numbers are hard to find, Singh said there are about 15.000 Sikhs in North Texas. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE 3 OF `7 ale MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDONALD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRARY ADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER owl DATE DISTRIBUTED B 1 s DATE OF ARTICLE I a LI I I S NEWSPAPER FWST MIN Other temples are in Irving, Garland and Richardson. Besides having more space for worship,one of the most important features of the new gurdwara is the langara, a hall where everyone shares a vegetarian meal after the worship service. One of the core beliefs of Sikhism is that God is one and people of all races, religions and social classes are equal before God. For instance, Bhogal said, truck drivers sit with doctors and engineers during the meal. The new gurdwara will also have a community kitchen and classrooms. Bhogal said parents want to make sure their children learn the ancient scripts and Punjabi. the language from the northern Indian state of Punjab,where Sikhism began in the 1400s. awl Giving back to the community is another belief,and Bhogal said the congregation collected 12,000 cans of food for the Tarrant Area Food Bank and also volunteered with Toys for Tots last Christmas. Bhogal said one of the Sikh traditions is for men to wear their turbans and have long hair and beards. He recalled that he was bullied in school because he often wore a turban to classes. "My parents would come to the schools to talk to the teachers about Sikhism,"he said. Singh and Bhogal said that it is important to educate people about Sikhs and their beliefs. "We are lucky to be in the United States because of the freedom of religion and freedom of expression,and we are able to practice our faith,"Singh said. "We are such a small community,and we've had success as doctors and engineers as those opportunities aren't as prevalent in our country," Singh said."We are living the American Dream and we are thankful for that." DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE ( OF l MAYOR CITY CNCL CITY ATTNY SUTTER FREEMAN BROWN CRANOR ANIMAL CNTR McDOV-ILD COLLINS W. RHODES GETCHELL LIBRIRYADMIN LIBRARY REF HARTSELL BARKER DATE DISTRIBUTED DATE OF ARTICLE �� l/ NEWSPAPER FWST S�camore to buy Belk for - about $2.7 billion in cash ®The chain will soon have two Tarrant locations. By Nick Turner r I Bloomberg News Bellc, the 127-year-old de- '. ftit r partment-store chain con- centrated in the southern 3 71#4 r . United States,agreed to be Aug acquired by Sycamore la, _ Partners for about$2.7 bit- e lion in cash. 4 Belk investors will receive g* ,. i. - $6kk 8 per share, with the °, i , transaction valuing the re- tailer at about$3 billion,the -- ^`""' -. companies said in a state- Belk has a department store at Alliance Town Center in north Fort " ment Monday. Under the Worth.Another is under construction at Glade Parks in Euless. terms of the deal, Tun Belk Star-Telegram archives will stay as chief executive business than it has pur- ria.A Belk store is also under officer of the department- chased in the past. Unlike construction at the Glade I store chain,which will con- many apparel brands, Belk Parks shopping center in Eu- tinue to be based in Char- has steadily increased sales less. lotte,N.C. over the past five years,per- The acquisition is slated,t Sycamore, a private-eq- severing in a sluggish in- to close in the fourth guar- uity firm in New York, is dustry. Revenue grew 1.8 ter.The company is family known for investing in retail percent to$4.11 billion in the owned, and a majority of 11 companies and trying to re- most recent fiscal year, shareholders are in favor of invigorate them. The firm, which ended Jan.31. the transaction, according started in 2011 by two exec- "Belk is exactly the kind to the statement. utives from Golden Gate of investment we look for: "We are delighted to Capital,purchased Hot Top- an outstanding brand with have found a financial is for about$533.5 million in a proven success formula partner that sees what we 2013 and was in talks to buy and the potential for furth- see in Belk,"Tim Belk,part Billabong International be- er growth;'Stefan Kaluzny, of the company's third fore discussions broke off. managing director of Syca- generation of family lead- The firm, which oversees more Partners, said in the ership, said in the state- more than$3.5billionincap- statement. ment. "We plan to grow ital, also purchased Talbots Belk has almost 300 loca- Belk by executing our cur- in 2012. tions in 16 Southern states, rent strategic initiatives The Belk acquisition is a including stores at Alliance and undertaking new more ambitious deal for Bye- Tbwn Center in north Fort growth initiatives together amore and a different kind of Worth and the Dallas Galle- with Sycamore!'