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Memo from the Manager
By Any Other Name
Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
Well, as Farmers Branch grows in reputation as the unofficial rose capital of north Texas, we're becoming increasingly aware that roses come by many different names. With the rose gardens at Gussie Field Watterworth Park and at the Farmers Branch Historical Park along with the veritable plethora of rose beds springing up around the City, the reputation seems to be gaining in popularity.
 Such is evidenced by the RoseDango event last weekend which drew rose enthusiasts from around the area to our City. Now, this weekend, the South Central District of the American Rose Society will draw rosarians and their roses from across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas for their annual convention.
The highlight of this gathering will be their annual show, coming up this Saturday at the Farmers Branch Senior Center. It is free and open to the public from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. Come see roses from far and wide as well as from right here in Farmers Branch where the experimental EarthKind roses were watered only three times during the brutal summer heat we endured earlier this year.
So, if you have a green thumb, a black thumb or if you are trying to develop a thumb, come see these champion roses and hear from the folks that make them grow.
For information on the Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch or how to grow roses in your yard, call 972.919.2625.
Indeed, with titles like Heirloom, David Austin, Floribunda, English Legend and Ramblers, roses do come by many different names - but, all smell as sweet.
  
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American Girl shopping spree set to benefit Historical Park
|  FARMERS BRANCH ~ The legendary American Girl dolls will be available during a VIP shopping excursion Sunday, October 23, planned as a benefit event for the Farmers Branch Historical Park General Store project. For $25 per ticket, shoppers (ages 3 and up) will have access to a VIP shopping experience at American Girl, 13464 Dallas Parkway at the Galleria, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, while the store is closed to the general public. Additionally, there will be crafts, goodie bags, refreshments and a silent auction to win an American Girl doll. Tickets are available by calling 972.247.4607 or 972.406.0184 or tickets can be purchased at the door.   
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Rose growers from three states to converge on Farmers Branch
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FARMERS BRANCH ~ Roses of from three states will be featured at the
VIDEO  EXTRA
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American Rose Society South Central District Rose Show at the Farmers Branch Senior Center on Saturday, October 22.
The rose gardens of Farmers Branch will have roses on display along with roses from across Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. The show is part of the larger South Central District convention going on at the Holiday Inn Select in Farmers Branch throughout the weekend.
The Rose Show will be open to the public from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. and admission is free.
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Halloween in the Park
Treats await tricksters at annual event
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FARMERS BRANCH ~ Tricks and treats will be the order of the evening at the annual Halloween in the Park event on Saturday, October 29 from 5 until 10 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Historical Park.
Admission is free with canned good donations accepted to benefit Metrocrest Social Services.
There will be traditional carnival games, trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin patch, stage entertainment, concessions and more. The infamous "Haunted Hedge" opens at 7:30 p.m.
The Farmers Branch Historical Park is located at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, between Denton Drive and Ford Road. Free parking will be available at the Metrosquare Business Park, two blocks south of the Historical Park on Ford Road with a free shuttle to the gate. Disabled parking will be at the Farmers Branch DART Station on Denton Drive at Valley View, also with a free shuttle.
For more information, call 972.247.4607.
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Bluegrass Feedback
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Last weekend the City of Farmers Branch joined with the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation to present the second annual Bloomin' Bluegrass free music festival at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Of the thousands in attendance, here is a sampling of feedback.
"A hearty thank you for allowing this wonderful festival to come to Farmers Branch, Tx. The city's efforts were a great success. Everyone worked together to make it a fun and safe environment. The police were outstanding. Workers and volunteers did a great job and were very gracious and helpful. I know it took lots of work and planning, it was all worth the endeavor. Congratulations to all involved and we look forward to 2012 Bloomin' Bluegrass." Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Marie Hufford
Fort Worth, Texas
"I would like to tell you how much I appreciate the Bloomin' Bluegrass event. The music was excellent and as a player I enjoyed the jamming greatly. I was also impressed with the organization that you had and especially the people you had working. Very polite and helpful in every way. I came from Greenville, Tx. and this was my first time there. I will be back again and thank you very much for the good family entertainment."
Roy Pearson
Greenville, Texas
"We just attended the wonderful Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival in the
Historical Park. Prior to last year's festival we had never been to Farmers Branch but now we come to other festivals throughout th eyear and spend the night and shop in Farmers Branch - the Bluegrass festival is a wonderful event but it also introduced us to other wonderful things in yhour town. Please continue this outstanding event and thank you for giving us a weekend venue close to home."
Jo Ann Stanley
 Decatur, Texas
"This years festival was even better than last year. A big thank you goes out to all who made this festival a huge success. I personally don't know of any othe rplace tha tputs on such a great bluegrass festival. All of the city employees who were helping were super friendly and such a pleasure to be around and should be commended for the great job that they did. I hope that your fine city will put on the festival again next year."
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Parting Shot: Coming to America
Staff Photo by Tom Bryson
High school students from the Farmers Branch Sister City of Garbsen, Germany join Mayor Bill Glancy at the October 18 City Council meeting to display their "Farmers Branch Honorary Citizenship" certificates. They are studying at R.L. Turner and stay with families of local German students as part of a longstanding student exchange program with Garbsen. They return to Germany October 26.
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Town Hall Meeting coming November 3
SENIOR CENTER ~ The annual autumn Town Hall Meeting will be hosted by Mayor Bill Glancy and the City Council on Thursday, November 3 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Senior Center.
City staff, along with representatives of the LBJ Express project will be on hand at the Senior Center from 6 until 7 p.m. to entertain questions and discuss issues with citizens. Then, at 7 p.m., Mayor Glancy will call the meeting to order.
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Mayor Glancy continues informal meetings
CITY HALL ~ Mayor Bill Glancy is continuing office hours on Council days to offer
 citizens an opportunity to discuss issues, ask questions or just chat during "Meetings with the Mayor."
Anyone can come meet with Mayor Glancy in Council Chambers between 3 and 3:45 p.m. on regularly scheduled Council days. Those upcoming dates are November 1 & 15, as well as December 6 & 20. For more information, call 972.247.3131. |
Nature Walks resume in November at Burke
FARMERS BRANCH ~ The next in a series of  autumn Nature Walks at the John F. Burke Nature Preserve is set for Saturday, November 5 & Wednesday, November 9 at 9 a.m.
The walks are hosted by a master naturalist who will guide the group through the 104-acre preserve, highlighting its features and attributes. Walks are free and open to the public. The Burke Nature Preserve is at 1111 Valley View Lane, west of Luna Road. |
Adult Yoga happens at the Library on Mondays
MANSKE LIBRARY ~ Adults can now stretch their muscles as well as their minds at the Farmers Branch Manske Library with a new Adult Yoga class every Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The free class is geared towards beginning and intermediate levels and is available to anyone age 18 and older who is interested in exploring the art of Yoga. The focus for the class is on the basic skills and practices to develop personal growth and understanding of Yoga. Call the Library for additional information at 972.247.2511. |
In The Banner
A seasoned bluegrass musician picks a steel guitar under a shade tree during an informal jam session as part of the 2011 edition of Bloomin' Bluegrass, held October 14 & 15 at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Thousands flooded the park during the weekend event to take in this purely American form of music. Staff photo by Tom Bryson |
Firehouse Theatre plans December benefit
FARMERS BRANCH ~ As soon as the Fire Department moves out of old Station No. 1 on Valley View in early 2012, the Firehouse Theatre moves in to create a permanent amenity for the arts in Farmers Branch.
In the meantime, Broadway performers John Wilkerson and Margaret Shafer will join other Metroplex performers in the theatre's inaugural production, "The Firehouse Theatre Christmas Spectacular," set for December 16-18 at the Victoria restaurant, 13435 Bee Street. Tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and $30 for students. For more information, call 469.744.3456 or e-mail
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Your Weekly Planner
THUR / OCT 20 Parks & Rec Board
@ Rec Center, 7 pm
SAT / OCT 22 Dallas Society Annual Rose Show
@ Sr Center, 12:45 - 3:45 pm
MON / OCT 24 Planning & Zoning Board
@ City Hall, 7 pm
Senior Dance
@ Senior Center, 7 pm
with Gary Lee
TUES / OCT 25 Historical Preservation Board
@ Historical Park, 7 pm
Zoning Board of Adjustment
@ City Hall, 7 pm
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City Staff
Mini-Profile
Corporal Hirsch
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Position:
Corporal
Department:
Police
Years with the City:
13 yrs
Background:
I have a Bachelor of Science from UNT majoring in Criminal Justice Administration. Completed a Police Internship with the Lewisville Police Department before being hired as a Detention Office in 1996. Assigned to Patrol as a Police Officer in 1998 and have worked various capacities: Canine Handler, Criminal Investigator, Instructor, and Police Training Officer.
Personal:
I like to spend time with family and friends enjoying the great outdoors.
What Do You Like Most About Working for the City of Farmers Branch?
I enjoy working in my hometown while interacting and developing relationships with various members of the community. I believe the City of Farmers Branch is strategically located in the Metroplex and a great place to live, work and raise a family.
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LBJ Express is the name given to the five-year project that will renovate and expand capacity for Interstate 635, the LBJ freeway, from Central Expressway to Stemmons Freeway through parts of Dallas and Farmers Branch. Begun in 2011, the project team updates its status, and lane closure information weekly, including weekend bridge construction that could have serious traffic impacts.
For More, Click Here
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www.lbjexpress.com
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About the City of Farmers Branch
Located on the northwest border of the City of Dallas, Farmers Branch is a vibrant and vital community with a residential population of 28,800 but a daytime population of 66,000. The City's 28 parks and lush greenbelts feature nationally-acclaimed, award-winning soccer fields, football facilities as well as baseball and softball complexes. The Farmers Branch Historical Park allows residents to step back in time and the John F. Burke Nature Preserve offers the opportunity to experience a real, 104-acre wilderness in the middle of one of the busiest metro areas of the world. The City's location in the geographical center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, only 15 minutes away from both DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field, make Farmers Branch an ideal location for residents and for business. For more information about Farmers Branch, visit www.farmersbranch.info or call 972.919.2515.
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