Greetings!
 Welcome to the City of Burleson, Texas, E-Newsletter! You are one of 965 subscribers who want to be in the loop and stay informed about what's happening in city government in Burleson! If you've missed an issue of the E-Newsletter, go to the archive, http://tinyurl.com/my5ak7 on the City web site, www.burlesontx.com. If you have questions or suggestions about City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622. |
Lt. Scally earns Fire Officer of the Year
Tom Foster, Claude Scally, Gary Wisdom, Brent Batla |
Lt. Claude Scally's mentorship as well as his wealth of knowledge about the emergency medical system and apparatus earned him the Burleson Fire Department's 2009 Fire Officer of the Year. Scally, 45, was hired by Burleson Jan. 14, 2004. He has 22 years of service with the Crowley Fire Department where he is still division chief of operations, worked five years for the Bedford Fire Department where he was an emergency medical technician/paramedic, and has worked as an EMT/Paramedic for Burleson for six years. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/27ngdc7. To read about all of the awards, go to http://tinyurl.com/245rne5. |
 Recreation center opens doors May 17
What can you do when you walk in the door of the Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk) on Monday, May 17? A lot . . . and there is more to come after the grand opening that is slated for Saturday, June 5. On May 17, as a member or daily guest member you can work out in the fitness area on all of the equipment - cardio equipment, free weights, and machine weights - swim in the indoor pool, and climb on the rock wall. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/2e239uk or call 817-426-9112, 817-426-9114 or 817-295-8168. |
 And the winners are . . .
Challenger Rick D. Green defeated Place 2 Incumbent Jim Wadlow in the May 8 Burleson City Council election. Green is a former city council member. The 45-year-old resident is employed as a financial advisor. He will be sworn in at the May 17 council meeting. Wadlow, 77, has served on the council since 2006. Matt Aiken will be sworn in for the Place 4 seat. He replaces Carter Mahanay, who did not file for re-election. Mahanay was elected in 2008. For the election results press release, go to http://tinyurl.com/35x4wt7. To see early voting results versus Election Day results, go to http://tinyurl.com/2waxe4z. |
Tom Foster, Jeff Hart, Gary Wisdom, Brent Batla | Hart earns Rookie Fire Fighter of the Year
Jeff Hart took the initiative to send himself through driver/operator school and is always trying to find something to do when all of the other work is done. For those reasons, and more, Hart won the Burleson Fire Department's 2009 Rookie Fire Fighter of the Year award. Hart, 33, was hired by Burleson April 1, 2009. He had been a captain for the Marlin Fire Department, 2007-2009. Hart is in training to become certified as an EMT-Intermediate. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/27zdkqq. To read about all of the awards, go to http://tinyurl.com/245rne5. |
Police department opens its doors for  annual Open House Did you make it to the Burleson Police Department's annual Open House May 11 in honor of National Police Week? Take a look at the photo album on the City of Burleson, Texas Facebook page, http://tinyurl.com/25r5kot. The honor guard provided a 21-gun salute, taps and presented the colors during the opening ceremony. Children, and adults, got a close-up look at the SWAT vehicle, bicycle patrol, traffic unit, crime detector and more at the three-hour event. Burleson has lost one officer, Janice Vanderveer, in the line of duty. She died while working a traffic accident in December 1987. |
Recycle those electronics and dispose of your household hazardous waste safely, May 22 Do you have some household hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of safely, or some electronics that you would like to recycle? Don't miss the May 22 event at the City's old service center at the corner of Renfro and Main streets. The event will take place between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Household hazardous waste items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the Crud Cruiser is full. Only household hazardous waste from Burleson residents will be accepted. Bring a water or solid waste bill as proof of residency. There are fees for processing some electronics. Burleson residency is not required for electronic recycling. Electronic material from homes and businesses will be accepted. For more information, call Bianca Chafin, environmental programs specialist, at 817-426-9842. |
Be Safe, Be Well, Be Healthy . . .
You've seen the promotions for the Caregiver Education classes, Cook Children's Health Services at the library, the Senior Center Health Fair, and the police department's bicycle safety rodeo. Those, and more, are being rolled into the City's newest initiative, Be Safe, Be Well, and Be Healthy. For more about upcoming events, go to http://tinyurl.com/246ntvh on the city web site, www.burlesontx.com. |
 Honor local military veterans with a brick at Veteran's ParkLocal military veterans can still be immortalized with a brick at the City's Veteran's Park in the B&G development at 298 W. Renfro. Stop by the Burleson Public Library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. and request a Brick for Veterans order form, or go to http://tinyurl.com/lnl42g.htm on the library web site. The brick includes the name of the veteran, branch of service, and the name of the conflicts, if any. An engraved seal representing that veteran's branch of service is also included on the brick. The cost is $45 per brick. For more information, call Amanda Goshey at the library at 817-426-9210 or e-mail agoshey@burlesonlibrary.com. |
 Hidden Creek Golf Course will be open on Memorial Day |
Have you seen the parks and recreation Summer 2010  Community Guide? Have you seen the Summer 2010 Community Guide put together by the City's parks and recreation department and library? It is full of information about the new recreation center and the classes and camps offered, the Hot Sounds of Summer concert series, and the special events slated for the Burleson Public Library. To see the Community Guide, go to http://tinyurl.com/24bxlqg on the City web site, www.burlesontx.com. |
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Check out the March Burleson Progress Report . . . next one comes out in June! If you have a utility account with the City, you
received Burleson's 16-page March Burleson Progress Report in your mailbox during spring break. Find out about H-E-B, Cinco, the Hot Sounds of Summer concert series, free academies for kids and adults, the Father/Daughter Mother/Son Valentine's Dance, the Trash-Off, Mayor's Book Club and the May city council election. To see what it's all about, go to http://tinyurl.com/yb9er94 on the City of Burleson web site. |
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Enjoy your weekend!
Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer |
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Check out this link to Weather Underground on the City's web site. Find the forecast, air quality, and even see what the weather will be like for your favorite outdoor activities. http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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The City has a Facebook page! Check it out, join the more than 2,135 fans, and tell us what you think! Comment on the wall posts and start your own discussion thread. Click on the Facebook icon on the City web site at www.burlesontx.com. |
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The Parent Meeting and New Skill Evaluation for the Burleson Barracuda Swim Team will take place May 24, instead of May 16, as was printed in the Burleson Community Guide published by the City's recreation department. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Burleson Recreation Center's indoor Natatorium party rooms. Swimmers may sign up May 24 for $100. Morning practices start June 7. The practice
times will be determined May 24. Call Coach Terri Trefger, 817-372-1622, or go to the press release at http://tinyurl.com/28952mw. |
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