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The Rec Center gym floor will be replaced
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announce that on wwweule�stxgov
Saturday, Dec. 15
the City of Euless
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along with other
cities in the
Metroplex during the Salvation Army's r *` Chanc Bennett, a 24-year veteran of the Euless Fire
Red Kettle Campaign. As part of the K * . Department has been named Assistant Fire Chief and
Bell Ringing Day, I'm excited that I will George Grim, a 14-year employee, has been promoted
have a team at Kroger in Euless to do K
our part and ring the bell. A successful Battalion Chief- EMS/Health & Safety.
Red Kettle season greatly increases thei,v...-
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is a native of Tarrant County. He earned
Salvation Army's ability to meet the crisis
needs of food,clothing and shelter in the his Associate of Applied Science in Fire Protection
community throughout the year. Please - at Tarrant County College and a bachelor's degree
join me on Dec.15.Proceeds will benefitin Emergency Management from West Texas A&M
children, families and individuals who
are in need. University. He received his Fire Training Certification
at TCC and Paramedic Certification from UT Southwestern Medical School.
This has been an exciting and busy year He has also attended the Police Academy at Weatherford College and the
for the City of Euless.We've hosted lots National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
of fun activities for people of all ages.Do
you realize that volunteers are the secret Bennett is currently an adjunct instructor at Tarrant County College Fire
to the success of these events?Without
volunteers our city wouldn't be able to Service Training Center and is a Technical Search Specialist for Texas Task
provide many of the events and services Force One, a FEMA search and rescue team.At the time of this writing he was
that we take for granted. We love our deployed to Florida to assist with rescues following Hurricane Michael.
volunteers, which is why we are asking
Euless residents to nominate a Volunteer, During his tenure with the Euless Fire Department, Bennett has received
Business and Youth of the Year for
outstanding service during 2018. You many awards:
will find a nomination form at eulesstx.
• 1995 Rookie of the Year
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• 1997 Firefighter of the Year
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• 2003 Fire Department Employee of the Year
4 The Euless 4 • 2005, 2007, 2010 Supervisor of the Year
City Council George Grim came to Euless from California. He received his EMT-B, EMT-P
Linda Martin Mayor and Basic Firefighter Certifications from Weatherford College. He is also a
Tim Stinneford Mayor Pro Tern Certified Fire Inspector. He started with the Euless Fire Department in 2004
Place 1
Jeremy Tompkins Place 2 (continued next page)
Eddie Price Place 3
Linda Eilenfeldt Place 4 Euless Today is published by the City of Euless.
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and was promoted to Firefighter II/Paramedic after two years. In addition to
r- .4i, working for Euless, Grim has also worked for Texas EMS in Hood County.
4 His combined work experience has included being a Driver/Engineer, Field
�, Training Officer, Shift Supervisor, Clinical Coordinator and Operations
Manager.
While working for the City of Euless,Grim has received several commendations
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• 2005 Rookie of the Year • 2012 Medical Director Award
• 2006 EMS Provider Award • 2015 Wayne Britt Award
Euless Fire Chief Wes Rhodes said, "I am so proud of these men and glad for their promotions.They
are both very intelligent and hardworking. I am excited about the professionalism and leadership
that these promotions will bring to the Euless Fire Department."
Holiday Closures
All City Facilities will be closed December 24 - 25 and January 1.Texas Star will be open January 1. On
Monday, December 24, trash and recycling collection will follow the regular schedule.
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MONDAY RECYCLING TUESDAY RECYCLING THURSDAY RECYCLING FRIDAY RECYCLING
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MONDAY RECYCLING SOLID WASTE TUESDAY RECYCLING THURSDAY RECYCLING FRIDAY RECYCLING
WITH MONDAY/ WILL NOT BE WITH TUESDAY/FRIDAY WITH MONDAY/ WITH TUESDAY/
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MONDAY RECYCLING TUESDAY RECYCLING THURSDAY RECYCLING FRIDAY RECYCLING
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Christmas Day and New Year's Day occur on a Tuesday, so the weekly schedule for trash and recycling
collection will shift by one day.For example,Tuesday service will shift to Wednesday,Wednesday service
will shift to Thursday, etc. Please contact Republic Waste Services at 817-332-7301 with questions
about trash, or Community Waste Disposal at 972-392-9300 with questions about recycling.
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Volunteer of the Year • '�
Do you know a volunteer, youth or adult, ortioki.._
business that goes "above and beyond" to make
our community FabEuless? We are looking for .▪ ■ \L"1 .÷ 1 I f'
nominations for Volunteer of the Year, so we : ';
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We invite Euless residents to nominate a Volunteer, • ,el.
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Business and Youth of the Year for outstanding service : i '
during 2018. Please include a 100-word explanation : w•Wft . . 'ill
along with your form. For more information or to :
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submit a nomination, please visit eulesstx.gov/voy .
or contact Betsy Deck at 817- 685-1821. Nomination •
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forms are due January 25, 2019. :
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' ' • Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 8, 9 - 11 a.m.
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1400 Texas Star Parkway
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, : Santa is stopping by Texas Star to enjoy a
r: . : delicious breakfast with you and your family.
' • Along with breakfast with Santa, local elves will
. • have fun crafts for children of all ages. Bring
your camera for a picture with Santa. Due to
. limited seating,reservations are recommended.
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�. send an email to admintxstar@eulesstx.gov or
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1'.it, 11111111"/ , , _e t.,,-'-r ' • call 817-685-1849. Paid reservations made by
.▪ December 4: Adults - $12, Children up to 10
Christmas Parade of Lights : years old - $10, Under 2 years old - free. At the
"A Very Texas Christmas" : door: Adults - $15, Children up to 10 years old
Saturday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. •
$12, Under 2 years old- free.
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Midway Drive - From 157 to Main Street : Texas Star Resident Day
Even Santa Claus won't miss this year's spectacular Tuesday, December 11
display of moving lights. Organizations of all kinds •
may enter floats in the best parade in Texas. Let your . Texas Star Golf Course
imagination run wild as you consider this year's : 1400 Texas Star Parkway
theme, "A Very Texas Christmas." Parade award : Mark your calendar. On December 11,residents
winners will be announced on www.eulesstx.gov : can make a tee time after 11:30 a.m. for the
on Monday, December 3. For more information, • discounted price of$25,which includes the cart
contact Jerry Poteet at jpoteet@a eulesstx.gov •
or 817- . and green fee. You can secure a tee time up to
685-1449. Experience the excitement of the season : five days in advance by visiting TexasStarGolf.
and see Euless lit up with beautiful Christmas Lights! : corn or by calling 817-685-1865.
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, 1!7"1111!7; ' : BEE Garden Club:
▪ Repurpose Garden Hoses
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• t!y., : Learn how to transform an ordinary garden hose
'4. . into a festive wreath for the holidays. This fun
0, , , : class will show you how to take gardening tools
a--- .% Fa• �', - : and seasonal decorations to create a holiday
�A _• "r 4/ • wreath guaranteed to delight and inspire all
� �ik • gardeners. Please bring a brown bag lunch. For
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Heritage Park Christmas : Ice Fest
Celebration ▪ Saturday, December 15, 3 - 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 1 - 5 p.m. • Euless StarCenter
Heritage Park • 1400 S. Pipeline Road
201 Cullum Drive •▪ Holiday fun for the whole family! Watch a
Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas at historic •▪ spectacular holiday ice show and then ice skate
Heritage Park. Members of the Euless Historical : with Santa. Tickets are $6 for General seating
Preservation Committee will conduct guided tours : and Santa skate. Tickets are $15 for Reserved
of the 165-year-old Himes Log House, McCormick : seating on the ice and Santa skate. This year's Ice
Barn and the Fuller House.Visit the Euless Heritage : Fest stars U.S. National Senior Pairs Medalists
Museum and learn about Euless history. You can • and International Silver Medalists Ashley Cain
listen to local choirs sing your Christmas favorites, : and Timothy LeDuc, YouTube sensation and
visit our petting zoo and let little ones ride a pony. : U.S. National Senior Men's Competitor Jimmy
Kids can visit the Blacksmith and Santa Claus. : Ma, U.S. National Senior Ladies Competitor
There will be kettle corn for sale along with free ; Amber Glenn and U.S. National Senior Ladies
refreshments for everyone. Holiday cheer and • Competitor Katie MacBeath, plus special guest
Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon. : Santa Claus.
If your elementary school, church or organization's : 3 - 4 p.m.
choir would like to perform, please call Jerry at : Holiday Ice Show
817-685-1449, or e-mail him at jpoteet@eulesstx. : 4 - 5 p.m.
gov. Performance slots fill up fast. • Skate with Santa and the Cast
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December Senior Happenings
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Let us ring in the New Year at the EFLSC.We will be serving black
eyed peas# ,140405-12 chicken soup, and cornI bread.
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Class 12/28 Age: 60+ Time: 11:30 a.m. $: 5
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TRIVIA TUESDAYS
`{ Do you watch Jeopardy and answer more questions than the
� - contestants? Do you know random facts? Do you like to have
fun? Join us at the Senior Center on the first Tuesday of each
*``° month for Trivia Tuesdays at 2 p.m.!
'to- PICKLE BALL
Will be held Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. - noon at the Rec
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December Aquatics
Euless Family Life Center/300 W. Midway Dr. /817-685-1666
OPEN SWIM: Monday& Wednesday, 12:20-5 p.m., 7:20-8:30 p.m. / Tuesday&Thursday 12:20-5:30 p.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m. /
Friday 12:20-5 p.m. / Saturday 10:30-3:30 p.m. / Sunday noon-3:30 p.m.
WATER AEROBICS SCHEDULE
Aerobics Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Frday Saturday -Seniors: $30/month unlimited classes (must be an
Classes
B a.m. Arthritic Water Arthritic Water Arthritic Aquatic Member)
Aerobics Toning Aerobics Toning , Aerobia
B:50 a.m. Aqua Bata- Cardio by Aqua Bata- Cardio by Aqua sato-
Boost Aqua Boast Aqua Boast Under 60:$45/month unlimited classes(must be an
9 a.m. Tabora 101 Aquatic Member)
9..40 o.m. Hydra Hydra- Hydra Hydro Hydro
Health far Raeidanea Health for Resistance Health for upfor
Body and Body and Sndy and -Sign individualclassfor the whole month:$5
Broin Brain Brain per class (must pay for all classes in the month for
9:50 a.m. Power this pricing)
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5:30 p.m. Aqua-Finns Aqua-Reels
6:30 p.m. Splash Aqua Cross -Punch Pass and drop in classes also available.
Zurnba Training
CALENDAR* CLASSES 817-685-1666
& www.eulesstxgov/eulesstoday
DECEMBER CLASSES / Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.
For complete descriptions, visit www.eulesstx.gov/eflc or on Facebook "Euless Parks & Community Services."
EFLC HOURS: M-TH: 5 A.M. - 9 P.M. • FRI: 5 A.M. - 8 P.M. • SAT: 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. • SUN: NOON - 6 P.M.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $
WINTER CAMP 111111-01 12/26 6-12 W-F 7:30AM-6PM 1 $70
WINTER CAMP 111111-02 12/31 6-12 M-F 7:30AM-6PM 1 $92
TWO'S TIMES 110000-04 11/27 1.5-3 T/TH 9AM-NOON 4 $77
FUN TIME FOR LEARNERS 110002-04 11/26 3-5 MW 9AM-2PM 4 $207
TERRIFIC TUES&THURS 110003-04 11/27 3-5 TTH 9AM-2PM 4 $207
PRESCHOOL DANCE
SHINING STARS 110258-04 12/4 3-4 T 4:30PM 3 $51
TINY DANCER 110263-04 12/5 2-3 W 10AM 3 $49
TWINKLE TOES 110262-04 12/5 3-4 W 11AM 3 $51
PINK TUTUS 110264-04 12/5 4-5 W NOON 3 $51
TAP/BALLET
SOUL STEPPERS 110261-04 12/4 3 T 5:30PM 3 $51
SHOWSTOPPERS 110256-04 12/3 3 M 4PM 3 $51
FAST STEPPERS 110257-04 12/4 3 T 4PM 3 $51
FUNKY BEATS 110265-04 12/6 3 TH 6PM 3 $51
TAP/JAZZ
LEVEL 1 110201-04 12/6 8-10 TH 4PM 3 $51
LEVEL 2 110202-04 12/4 10-11 T 5PM 3 $59
LEVEL 3 110203-04 12/6 12-14 TH 7PM 3 $59
LEVEL 4 110204-04 12/4 14-17 T 7:30PM 3 $59
BALLET
INTRO TO BALLET 110307-04 12/6 5-6 TH 5PM 3 $51
BALLET 1 110225-04 12/6 7-9 TH 6PM 4 $51
BALLET 2 110226-04 12/6 10+ TH 7PM 3 $51
HIP HOP 110207-04 12/6 8+ TH 5PM 3 $51
ADULT ACTIVITIES CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $
ADULT TAP 110245-04 12/4 18+ TUE 6:30PM 3 $51
AFROBEATS 210330-01 12/5 12+ W/SA 7PM/NOON 4 $30
TAI-CHI BEGINNERS 210305-01 11/27 14+ TUE 6PM 4 $40
TAI-CHI INTERMEDIATE 210306-01 11/27 14+ TUE 7PM 4 $40
INTRO TO FITNESS PM 210350-01 12/3 18+ M 6PM 3 $42
INTRO TO FITNESS AM 210351-01 12/4 18+ TWTH 5:30AM 3 $42
LUNCHTIME BOOTCAMP 210352-05 12/4 18+ TWTH NOON 3 $5EA