City of Burleson E-Newsletter

City of Burleson, Texas

October 29, 2010

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Hanoi Hilton POW is picked as speaker for Nov. 6 Military Veteran Tribute

Elmo C. "Mo" Baker endured nearly six years as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton in North Vietnam. The Burleson resident - a retired colonel with the United States Air Force - will talk about his experiences as the guest speaker for the Nov. 6 Military Veteran Tribute. On Aug. 23, 1967, Baker's F-105D fighter-bomber, which was leading a roll-in for 18 F-105s, was struck with anti-aircraft fire near Hanoi. Baker was forced to eject over enemy territory and he was taken as a prisoner of war. He was released during Operation Homecoming March 14, 1973. The service and sacrifices of Baker and all military veterans will be honored at the fourth annual Military Veteran Tribute hosted by the City. The event begins at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 298 E. Renfro St., in Burleson. Read more . . .

Don't miss Boo Bash - Saturday, Oct. 30!

Free miniature pumpkins ready to decorate, booths, trunk-or-treat, bounce houses, an obstacle course, petting zoo, haunted house and lots and lots and lots of candy await trick-or-treaters at the Saturday, Oct. 30, Burleson Old Town Boo Bash. The fun will be stretched out along Ellison Street, from Main to Bransom, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The haunted house is open 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the little yellow house at the corner of Bransom and Ellison. The Boo Bash fun is for children, in costume, up to 12 years old. They will get a chance to parade across the City stage to show off their costumes, then listen to a Halloween story read by Mayor Ken Shetter. Read more . . .

Purge household hazardous waste and recycle old electronics Nov. 6

Bring your household hazardous waste and discarded electronics to the Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Recycling event Saturday, Nov. 6. The hours are 9 a.m.-11 a.m., first come first serve, at 133 N. Main St. (the old City service center). Only household hazardous waste from Burleson residents will be accepted. Bring a water or solid waste bill as proof of residency. E-Waste Collections is coordinating the electronic recycling. There will be a fee for TVs ($10-$30, depending on the size and if there is a wooden console); computer hard drive erasing ($10); CRT computer monitors ($5), and air conditioning unit Freon disposal ($15). All other electronic items may be dropped off free of charge. For more information, call Bianca Chafin, environmental programs specialist, at 817-426-9842 or go to news release.

Stallings is keynote speaker for Nov. 16 Character Awards Luncheon

Gene Stallings, former football great, will be the keynote speaker Nov. 16 for the Fall 2010 Character Awards luncheon. Stallings coached football at Texas A&M, St. Louis (Phoenix) Cardinals, University of Alabama and with Tom Landry at the Dallas Cowboys, The event is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk). The 2010 Character Essay Contest winners and BISD Citizens of the Year will be recognized. Tickets are $15; $20 after Oct. 29; $25 after Nov. 8. Call Mary Slaney at 817-295-6121.

Sign up for five sessions of self defense

If you have always wanted to take a self defense class, clear your Wednesdays, starting Nov. 10. The BRiCk will host a Strategic Mixed Martial Arts class session Nov. 10-Dec. 8, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. The cost ranges from $25 to $35. The class is for men and women, 14 and older. This class does not include testing for a belt. Subsequent five-week sessions start Jan. 5 and Feb. 2. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more.

Red carpet, catered dinner and a movie . . . it's BOF Night with the Stars!

What does it mean to be a VIP? A VIP ticket gets you a red carpet entrance, catered dinner, choice of movie, entertainment, gifts, prizes, pictures and more on Nov. 11. Burleson Premiere Cinema on Wilshire Boulevard will host the Burleson Opportunity Fund's "A Night with the Stars" starting at 5:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $35 for individuals or $60 for couples. For more information, call Kellye Cunningham, assistant to the city manager, at 817-426-9682.

Learn bridge, the easy way, Nov. 3

Bridge the gap at the Burleson Senior Activity Center with the Easybridge way of learning how to play the game! Lessons by Ann Kennemer will start on Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. The first three lessons are free. No card-playing experience is necessary. The bridge classes are geared toward those 50 and older. For more information, call the center at 817-295-6611.

Sign up for Co-Ed Volleyball tournament

Round up six of your best friends and sign up for the Burleson Recreation Center's Co-Ed Volleyball tournament slated for Saturday, Nov. 6. This is a 6 vs. 6 double elimination tournament, so there must be three women on the court at all times. Players must be at least 17 years old. The cost is $75. The start time will be announced once teams have signed up. For more, call the BRiCk, 817-426-9104.

'My Lobotomy' is discussion for Nov. 22

A shameful chapter in the history of the treatment of mental illness is the basis for the Nov. 22 Book Discussion Group title, "My Lobotomy." The book is based on Howard Dully, who at age 12 was the youngest person on whom an ice pick lobotomy was performed. Dully, who authored the book along with Charles Fleming, spent the next 30 years in mental institutions, jail, and "in a bottle." He began living a "normal life" in his 40s. For more, go to the Adult Programs page
on the City website. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Burleson Public Library.

BRiCk offers 'Save Your Family's Life'

Save your family's life Nov. 4. The BRiCk will be hosting this complimentary class, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. The goal of the workshop is to educate parents on safe, natural alternatives to treating family health problems that don't involve drugs or surgery. Go to the Wellness Programs page on the City website for more.

Link to Tarrant and Johnson County for information about Nov. 2 ballots

The City of Burleson is not hosting an election this fall. Go to Tarrant County's Nov. 2 election for information on early voting hours and voting locations. Go to Johnson County's Nov. 2 election for information on early voting hours and voting locations.

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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson

Public Information Officer

sellertson@burlesontx.com

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