City of Burleson October 2, 2009
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Greetings!
American flagsWelcome to the E-Newsletter from the City of Burleson, Texas. This E-Newsletter comes to your inbox every Friday, for free! More than 740 people are subscribers. If you've missed a few issues, go to the E-Newsletter archive on the City web site at  http://tinyurl.com/my5ak7.   If you have questions or suggestions about the E-Newsletter or City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622.
Using your cell phone in an active school zone will cost you
Stay off that cell phone, unless you are using a hands-free device, while you are driving through an active school zone in Burleson. The 50 signs explaining the restriction, and the fine, have been erected in all of the school zones inside the city limits of Burleson. The ban on the use of cell phones in active school zones is statewide. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/kw6q38.
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Community celebrates City's founding Oct. 10
The City's parks and recreation department and the Burleson Heritage Foundation (BHF) will join forces Oct. 10 for the 17th annual Founders Day celebration, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in Old Town. Mock gunfights and great food are on tap. Expect arts and crafts of all varieties, carnival rides and musical entertainment. Founders Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of October in recognition of the date that Burleson was founded, Oct. 10, 1881. The festival kicked off in 1993. For more information, call parks and recreation at 817-295-8168. For a booth application, call 817-447-3522 or 817-343-2589.
Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned!
"Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned!" That's the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2009, Oct. 4-10.  Sparky the Fire Dog's Fire Inspection Checklist includes damaged Sparkyelectrical cords; too many appliances and lights plugged into one electrical outlet; smoke alarms that don't work (or need fresh batteries); cluttered or inaccessible escape routes; curtains and other flammables near a stovetop; portable space heaters left turned on or placed too close to flammables; build-up in the lint filter on the clothes dryer; the absence of an adult in the kitchen when food is cooking on the stovetop; a furnace that has not been inspected for more than a year; and, a chimney that has not been inspected or cleaned for more than a year. Also, burning candles should never be left unattended. For more information about Fire Prevention Week, go to www.nfpa.org. To schedule a presentation about fire prevention, call Fire Marshal Stacy Singleton at 817-426-9174.
More than 20 residents are appointed to City boards and commissions
Congratulations to the more than 20 residents who were appointed to City of Burleson boards and commissions at the Sept. 21 Burleson City Council meeting. Five of the chairmen include Scott McMillan, Michelle Griffith, Virginia Humphreys, Ronald Tillett, and Michael Guthrie. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/nc69dx.
Purple Heart, Wes Williams Jack SheltonRenfro Square hosts salute to military veterans Nov. 7 
Burleson's military veterans are the guests of honor Saturday, Nov. 7, when the City of Burleson, Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce, Renfro Square developers and community volunteers host the third annual Military Veteran Tribute at Renfro Square. The ceremony starts at 2 p.m. Renfro Square is located at the corner of I-35W and Renfro Street. Go to http://tinyurl.com/yas8dkg.
Tap, tumble and plie starting Oct. 6 Ballet dancers feet 
If your youngster wants to learn dance, classes are offered on Tuesdays, starting Oct. 6, and Fridays, starting Oct. 9. The focus is on tapping, tumbling, and ballet. The cost is $20 for the four-week session. Call the Burleson Community Center at 817-295-8168 or go to http://tinyurl.com/ydexx7t, on the City web site for the Burleson Community Center's fall flyer.
Disposing of residential trash is as easy as ABC . . . just know your zone!
Disposing of your residential trash is as simple as ABC. A is for special pickup items such as mattresses, furniture, carpet, and appliances. B is for limbs, brush, lumber and wood. And, C is for yard waste in paper lawn bags. All three are picked up during your zone week. Zone 1's pickup is the first Monday of the month. Zone 2's pickup is the second Monday, Zone 3's pickup is the third Monday, and Zone 4's pickup is the fourth Monday. Items must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your designated Monday. What is your zone? Go to http://tinyurl.com/yejxrw3, on the City web site for the map or call the Municipal Service Center, 817-426-9830.
Killer tomatoes'Killer Tomatoes Eat France' hits Burleson Public Library Oct. 5
The Burleson Public Library is hosting "Horribly Horrible Horror Mondays," the movie series for October, starting with "Killer Tomatoes Eat France" on Oct. 5. This 1991 movie, the fourth and last installment in the "Killer Tomato" series, features Marc Price, Angela Visser, Steve Lundquist and John Astin. Professor Gangrene returns, this time in France, to pursue world domination through his killer tomatoes. The Monday night movies start at 7 p.m. at 248 SW Johnson Ave., and, the movies are free!
Join your neighbors and fight back against crime with National Night Out Oct. 13 
Don't be surprised if police officers and your local and state representative show up on your block Oct. 13. The Burleson Police Department is celebrating National Night Out, Tuesday, Oct. 13. Target is a national sponsor of the National Night Outcrime prevention event. Approximately 15 neighborhood groups, including several apartment complexes, from across the city have signed up to participate by gathering together and hosting everything from light refreshments to cookouts with bounce houses. The block parties will take place between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.  State representatives Chris Turner and Rob Orr as well as members of the Burleson City Council, City staff and police department will make the rounds of the block parties. Get your neighborhood involved by calling 817-426-9910 or 817-739-5183.
Check out the City of Burleson's September/October Progress Report!
Residents who have accounts with the City of Burleson's utility customer service September October 2009 BPRdepartment received the September/October 2009 Burleson Progress Report in their mail. If you didn't receive one, click on the September/October 2009 Burleson Progress Report icon on the home page at www.burlesontx.com, or stop by Burleson City Hall, the Burleson Public Library or the Burleson Community Center for a free copy.
Burleson City HallThank you for your interest in what the City of Burleson has to offer you! You can now post the City of Burleson E-Newsletter on your Facebook profile, Twitter, or a number of other social networking sites by clicking on "Share," above "Forward E-mail" at the bottom of this newsletter. Please forward this by clicking on the "Forward e-mail" or "Share" it with your friends, neighbors, family and co-workers.
 
Have a great weekend!
 
 
Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer 
Check out this link to Weather Underground on the City of Burleson's web site. You can find out the forecast, air quality, and even see what the weather will be like for your favorite game. http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
 
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The City  has a Facebook page! Check it out, join our more than 1,140 fans, and tell us what you think!  For a link to The City's Facebook page, click on the Facebook button on the City web site at www.burlesontx.com.
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Effective yesterday, Oct. 1, the hours at Burleson City Hall changed to 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For hours at City facilities, go to http://tinyurl.com/mc28wb.
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Is there a street light out, utility pole knocked down or are the street lights going on and off? Go to http://tinyurl.com/ydsev72, on the Oncor web site and report the problem or call Oncor at 1-888-313-4747. If you want a street light installed in your neighborhood, call the City of Burleson's municipal service center at 817-426-9830.

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The Most Wanted City  Avaya phone whitephone numbers; the numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for all City facilities; and e-mail addresses for Burleson City Council and city management are on the City web site. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mmhcek.
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Looking for a new pet? Dogs and cats are up for adoption at the Burleson Animal Shelter.   Go to http://tinyurl.com/pnnbtt.
 
 
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The Burleson Police Department offers fingerprinting for the public Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays, noon- 5 p.m. Bring your fingerprint card. The fee is $10.

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Did you know that there is a Park and Ride at I-35W and Alsbury, near Spinks Airport? The T's Route 65 Express can get you where you need to go. Go to http://www.the-t.com/, for maps and schedules.
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Military veterans are being honored with a brick at the fountain at Renfro Square. The Burleson Public Library updated its web site with order forms, a change order form, and a map of existing bricks. Bricks are $45 each. Each contains the veteran's name, branch of service, and names of conflicts he/she served in. Orders made by Oct. 5, will be placed in time for the Nov. 7 Military Veteran Tribute. http://tinyurl.com/lnl42g.
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Do you want to report a curb in need of repair, drainage that needs to be maintained, potholes, or problems with school zone flashers? If it's not an emergency, go to http://tinyurl.com/nge2u8, and fill out the "Street Form." If it is an emergency, call the Municipal Service Center at 817-426-9833.
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Street and waterline projects approved by voters in the 2005-2009 bond program are underway.  Alsbury Boulevard, Irene Street and neighborhood streets are included. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/pzwjsm.
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