Burleson’s Peter Weiler was honored last week as the Keep Burleson Beautiful Volunteer of the Year. Keep Burleson Beautiful executive director David Lenarowicz, center left, hand Weiler the award. Weilter created tree carvings that helped beautify the land around the Burleson Public Library. The Wells Fargo branch on John Jones Drive is a Platinum sponsor for the Keep Burleson Beautiful project by the library. BURLESON STAR/TANA HOWELL
The Burleson City Council at its meeting Nov. 14, approved an economic development incentive and performance agreement with Realty Capital Management, LLC for Depot on Main, a mixed use development, located on approximately five acres of land at the northwest corner of King and Main Street.
“I’m really excited about this project; it is integral to our future plans in Old Town,” said Mayor Ken Shetter. “In order to achieve our live, work, play, walkable vision for this area we’ve always known that we will need to achieve greater residential density. There are very few opportunities in Old Town where we can accomplish that and this project has struck the right balance between residential and business. I look forward to seeing it continue to develop.”
Concept plans for Depot on Main include a four-story Class A multifamily development with over 200 units, upgraded sidewalks along the property, pedestrian movements, buried electric lines and parking improvements. The development will bring a minimum capital investment of $25 million to the City of Burleson.
“The Depot on Main project is an expansion of the strong and bold vision that Burleson city leadership has for Old Town. Designed to be compatible with the existing Old Town architecture the project will provide residents with an upscale urban environment, authentic architecture, pedestrian oriented destinations and enlivened public spaces,” Realty Capital Managing Director Tim Coltart said. “We are excited that this project will grow the tax base, promote further investment in the area and further establish Old Town Burleson as a prestigious location for businesses and residents to grow and thrive together.”
The property tax paid by the development is allocated by the City into the Old Town Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district, furthering new projects in this area of town. Up to 80% of the property tax will be rebated to the developer for a period not to exceed 15 years or $2 million dollars to fund public and private improvements.
“Forming this partnership with Realty Capital is monumental for our community. The addition of urban living in Old Town is once again a game changer for the growth of this vibrant district,” Director of Development Services Justin Bond said. “This will build on the momentum that has already been created by the businesses that call Old Town home.”
Sandwiched in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to support small local businesses.
For decades, the day after Thanksgiving has been considered “the” most profitable day in the retail sales world. With the advent of online shopping, consumers have enjoyed shopping options never before possible, and sales-driven Cyber Monday was born.
Black Friday sales numbers declined as more Americans shifted to online and smartphone shopping, according to a national retail source.
In 2010, the American Express Company introduced Small Business Saturday, encouraging the buying public to “Shop Small,” offering an alternative to big box and e-commerce sales.
“The first-ever SBS took place Nov. 27, 2010 and encouraged people across the country to support small, local businesses,” an American Express corporate spokesperson said.
Each year, the concept has grown, and the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce is a huge proponent. With more than 500 members, the chamber is in the business of business and lists its participants’ vital information on its website. Information includes locations, hours, telephone numbers and websites.
SBS has grown exponentially across the country, with every state in the union taking part by 2012. Neighborhoods celebrate the day and by 2014, American Express estimated $14.3 billion was spent nationwide at small independent businesses that day alone. In 2015, close to 95 million shoppers turned out in support of SBS, according to national Chamber of Commerce figures.
From apples to zebras, local shoppers can enjoy all the goods local business owners offer during this traditional season of holiday shopping.
Although Centennial’s football season came to an end Friday with a 45-24 loss to Dallas South Oak Cliff in the playoffs, the Spartans faced the Bears with their own secret weapon in the stands.
To say the Spartan Regiment, Centennial’s 135-member marching band, is a secret weapon may be stretching it a bit, as they are hardly ‘secret’ once they use their instruments to support their team
When the Regiment cranks up its so-called “locomotive defense,” the opposition’s offense has experienced a misstep or two.
“Our percussion starts the beat, which sounds like a train coming down the tracks,” band director Shawn Murphy said. “The horns and wind instruments take off their mouthpieces and blow into them, sounding like a train whistle.”
The rhythm and volume increase, throwing the opposing team a little off, according to BISD Athletic Director Phil Anderson.
“It’s legal what they do,” Anderson said. “If the umpire wants to stop them, he can. In high school, the band does not have to stop playing unless the official deems it necessary. They [the band] have caused other teams to jump offside or false start this season.”
Anderson believes the band gives the team an advantage.
“(Centennial band director) Shawn Murphy is into the ball game and knows exactly what he’s doing. He does a great job with the band and the Centennial band gets it,” Anderson said.
Murphy was highly complimentary of his band members, saying their hope was to be a positive factor during football games. Murphy said he appreciated the coaching staff as they are as supportive of the band as the band is of the team.
“We are blessed to have the teaching and coaching team we have here,” Murphy said, who is in his second year in the BISD.
“They’ve been a big difference since Mr. Murphy arrived,” Centennial head football coach Kyle Geller said of the Regiment. “He really gets them going; he’s in sync with what is happening on the field. When we are on defense, I hear them and I don’t hear much. I’m happy he’s a part of our team, they cause trouble for our opponents.”
The band prefers being as close to the field as possible, Centennial vice principal Scott Shaha said in hopes of causing the most chaos possible for the opposition.
“In Mansfield, we had to sit them up a section and they were giving me a hard time,” Shaha said. “The drum major kept yelling at me telling me they needed to be closer to the field.”
When Shaha showed band members a photo of Midlothian’s Stadium, where Friday’s game was played, they were excited about where they would be seated during the game, he said.
Superintendent Dr. Bret Jimerson is another big fan of the Regiment’s efforts this season in support of the Spartans football team.
“They electrify the place,” Jimerson said. “Man, they get the crowd energized I love being down on the field and the band cranks up. First of all, the band kids are into it, then our student section gets into it, they start their chants and then the whole crowd gets into it. This band is into the game. They tone it down on offense and turn it up when we’re on defense. They are there to be a part of the game and I love that.”
Following are calls reported by the Burleson Police Department Nov. 21-27. An arrest should not be construed as a conviction of guilt. Subjects have a presumption of innocence until convicted in a court.
CALLS
Monday, Nov. 21
9:58 a.m. - Abandon, junk, towed vehicle, 2900 block S. Interstate 35W.
9:50 a.m. - Theft of firearm, from motor vehicle, 1000 block Oak Valley Road.
10:52 a.m - Theft of property, less than $2,500 to $30,000, 600 block Ridgehill Road.
12:20 p.m. - Theft of property, less than $100 to $700, 1200 block Downwood Road.
8:52 p.m. - Terroristic threat, 1,400 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
11:08 p.m. - Assault family, household member, 200 block Market Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
3:13 p.m. - Theft of property, less that $100 to $750, 200 block NE Wilshire Boulevard.
7:47 p.m. - Abandon, junk, towed vehicle, 1200 block Fox Lane.
8:32 p.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 1000 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
11:08 p.m. - Theft of property, motor vehicle, less than $2,500 to $30,000, 1400 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
Wednesday, Nov. 23
12:01 a.m. - Possession of controlled substance, less than 28 gram, 400 block NW Alsbury Drive.
8:12 a.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 800 block Beaver Creek Drive.
8:32: a.m. - Assault family, house member impede breath, circulation, 500 block Bond Street.
10:22 a.m. - Abandon, junk, towed vehicle, 100 block N. Commerce Street.
10:16 a.m. - Theft of property, less than $2,500 to $30,000, 100 block Stockton Drive.
11:16 a.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 800 block Beaver Creek Drive.
12:40 p.m. - Forgery financial instrument, 600 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
1:08 p.m. - Fraud use, possession of identifying information, 500 block NW Ann Lois Lane.
4:25 p.m. - Fraud use, possession of identifying information, 600 block Lynnewood Avenue.
Thursday, Nov. 24
7:32 p.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 900 block West Bend Boulevard.
10:25 p.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 800 block Sycamore Street.
Friday, Nov. 25
1:12 a.m. - Possession of controlled substance less than one gram, 100 N. Burleson Boulevard.
3:35 a.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 800 block Barkridge Trail.
8:52 a.m. - Assault family, house member impede breath, circulation, 900 block Irene Street.
11:24 a.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 800 block Beaver Creek.
1:18 p.m. - Theft of property, less than $750 to $25,000, 200 block NE Wilshire Boulevard.
12:34 p.m. - Theft of property (shoplifting), less than $100 to $750, 600 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
1:06 p.m. - Theft of property (shoplifting), less than $100 to $750, 600 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
1:49 p.m. - Theft of property, less than $2,500 to $30,000, 300 block Shane Lane.
3:30 p.m. - Injury to child., elderly or disabled, 600 block SW Rand Drive.
5:37 p.m. - Assault causing bodily injury to family member, 500 block Ox-Bow Court.
9:30 p.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 800 block NE Alsbury Boulevard.
9:38 p.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 1100 block N. Burleson Boulevard.
9:41 p.m. - Burglary of vehicle, 1100 block N. Burleson Boulevard.
Saturday, Nov. 26
11:31 a.m. - Fraud use or possession of identifying information, 100 block Matthew Street.
11:52 a.m. - Forgery to defraud or harm of another, 1400 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
2:22 p.m - Theft of property, motor vehicle, less than $2,500 to $30,000, 800 block NW Wilshire Boulevard.
5:01 p.m. - Theft of property, less than $750 to $2,500, 700 NW Lorna Street.
Sunday, Nov. 27
9:14 a.m. - Criminal mischief, less than $100 to $750, 600 Bur Oak Drive.
6:33 p.m. - Assault causing bodily injury to family member, 1200 block Collett Street.
8:29 p.m. - Accident involving damage to vehicle less than $200, 800 block NE Alsbury Boulevard.
ARRESTS
Monday, Nov. 21
11:44 p.m. - Daniel Morris, 200 block Market Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
12:20 p.m. - Cory Cook, 700 block E. Renfro Street.
Wednesday, Nov. 23
3:43 a.m. - Megan Erwwin, 200 block NE Alsbury Boulevard.
3:43 a.m. - Clinton Drain, 200 block NE Alsbury Boulevard.
Thursday, Nov. 24
4:01 p.m. - Dylan Stephenson, 200 block E. Renfro Street.
4:01 p.m. - Donald Turner, 200 block E. Renfro Street.
7:01 p.m. - Jashun Petite, 500 block NE Alsbury Boulevard.
7:52 p.m. - Darran Alexander, 500 block NE Alsbury Boulevard.
8:00 p.m. - James Hall, 500 block NE Alsbury Boulevard.
Friday, Nov. 25
1:12 a.m. - Landon Bennett, 100 block N. Burleson Boulevard.
6:03 p.m. - Eliazar Gonzalez, 500 block Ox Bow Court.
Saturday, Nov. 26
12:27 p.m. - Victoria Clark, 900 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
7:18 p.m. - Christophr Griddine, 700 block NE Alsbury Boulevard.
Sunday, Nov. 27
11:34 a.m. - Jonathan Hart, 1100 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
11:42 p.m. - Arnulfo Ortiz, 2400 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
11:47 p.m. - Jennifer Davila, 2400 block SW Wilshire Boulevard.
Over the past 15 years CASA of Johnson County has been dedicated to helping children and their families. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) held a banquet Nov. 17 at Burleson’s Pathway Church to thank those whose generous support has made its mission possible in Johnson County.
According to its website, the mission of CASA of Johnson County is to recruit and train community volunteers to speak out for abused and neglected children in court proceedings so that they can be permanently placed in a safe, nurturing environment as quickly as possible.
The banquet featured entertainment by ventriloquist Gloria Gilbert Barron and singer Myrna Blackwood-Hunt. Gilbert Barron had help from her volunteer ventriloquist dummy Cleburne Fire Chief Clint Ishmael.
Teresa Nelson’s desire to send a care box to one soldier has since blossomed into a mission for her.
Nelson, the Executive Director and Founder of Support our Soldiers, spoke about her newfound calling Nov. 16 to the Burleson Eumathian Club at Sammy’s Italian Bistro.
“It all began when I was asked to send a care box to a soldier since I had a gift basket business,” Nelson said. “Two weeks later I was asked to prepare and ship a box every two weeks; since the first box shipped was the best they had ever received.”
She then asked her husband if she could adopt a soldier and eventually the number increased to twelve soldiers.
“There were supplies taking over the house for the adopted soldiers and the idea of helping the military began to spread,” Nelson said.
In 2011, the community asked what she was doing and began dropping off supplies. That year she quit her business and started a 501C3, Support Our Soldiers, to carry on her mission. Since then SOS has shipped 50,000 pounds of supplies with 15,000 members of service helped.
Supplies usually go to soldiers in Afghanistan, Africa, Iraq, and Egypt where they often only have one meal a day if they are out on patrol or away from camp and have to depend on MREs. In remote locations the soldiers take three man showers with a bucket of water a week due to water rationing according to Nelson and thus wet wipes and/or towelettes are greatly appreciated. Nelson showed members photos of troops clutching pillows provided by SOS since bedding is a problem due to logistics and budgetary restraints.
SOS has an advisory board and about twenty to thirty volunteers, but Nelson does all the packing and speaking for the organization which has no corporate sponsors.
Every box is custom packed and costs $17.50 to ship and takes seven to ten days to arrive. Shipping is the biggest expense. Items shipped are often multi-vitamins, gel insoles, food and drink items, toiletries, bedding, and simple entertainment activities. A detailed list is posted on the SOS website located at www.supportoursoldier.com.
“Once the military come home they often need help and support which SOS helps to provide, especially with PTSD,” Nelson said.
Operation Shero is tailored to the female soldiers who need shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products. Soldiers are helped throughout their deployment.
Drop off points for supplies are Serendipity Salon, Jamz Sports, and the Burleson Star on Renfro. Eumathian members donated supplies and monetary contributions to SOS for their November project.
A 33-year-old man died early Sunday morning following a gun discharge during a fight with an unidentified man.
About 2:30 a.m., Johnson County deputies answered a call concerning shots fired in an area between Joshua and Godley, near Sky Road and Farm Road 915A. They found that Thomas J. Livingston had been shot once in the chest by a .44 Magnum handgun.
Livingston had been in an altercation with a man who responded to a call from a female neighbor, who called him “in regard to someone trying to break into her home,” Johnson County Sheriff Bob Alford said.
The unidentified neighbor found a female in the grass near the female neighbors home, Livingston confronted the neighbor who was talking with her, resulting in a fist fight and the gun going off once, hitting Livingston in the upper chest.
The woman who was hiding in the grass, was Livingston’s wife, Alford said.
Before being taken to Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, the neighbor and his father, who are both EMTs, treated the wounded man at the scene. Livingston died later as a result of the gunshot at Fort Worth’s Harris Hospital, according to Alford.
Alford said the names of the two neighbors had not yet been released.
“No charges have been filed,” Alford said. “But I understand the District Attorney will be taking the case to the grand jury. It is still under investigation.”
According to the District Attorney’s office, the next date the grand jury will convene is Dec. 15.
There will be no place like Burleson for the holidays on Saturday as kids young and old will have the chance to experience Christmas cheer from morning to night.
First comes the The City’s 17th annual Santa’s Breakfast that will take place from 7 to 11 a.m. 3 at the BRiCk (Burleson Recreation Center).
The event is geared to children from up to 12 years old. But who can resist a breakfast of sausage, pancakes and orange juice served up for Santa’s elves?
The cost for breakfast is $4 for children and $5 for adults if you buy the tickets in advance. On the day of the event, Santa’s Breakfast tickets are $5 for children and $7 for adults. Remember children 2 and younger get in free.
Then comes the Burleson Public Library’s Thinking Outside the Christmas Box event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will enjoy creating ornaments, decorating cookies, a scavenger hunt, door prizes, refreshments and more.
The Burleson Rotary Club’s Parade of Lights begins at 6 p.m. at Kerr Middle School and will bring Santa Claus to his final stop in Burleson on Saturday at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street.
More than 35 floats are expecting to be in the parade.
Rotarians will be walking alongside Santa’s sleigh collecting new blankets from those who wish to give while the Mayor’s Youth Council will be collecting canned soups and dry foods at various collection stations along the parade route.
The finale for the night will be the City’s annual tree lighting and fireworks.
Dancers and singers will be on hand entertaining the parade crowd. Santa and his helpers will then have the honor of turning on the City Christmas tree lights.
The fireworks show will follow and is choreographed to holiday music. The show is a 10-15 minute low-aerial fireworks display at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street.
On Dec. 10, the Senior Activity Center will hold its Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. where you can find lots of one-of-a-kind handmade items that will make a great unique gift.
Santa’s last stop for the City’s holiday events will be from noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at Christmas at Russell Farm. Festivities include pictures with a donkeys wearing antlers, cowboy poetry, hay rides and more.
Since 2011, the Johnson County Special Utility District has maintained the same water rate.
But in 2017 the JCSUD will be increasing to 25 cents to the volumetric rate for each tier of the water rate block structure and sewer rate. Also, the tiers have been adjusted to stimulate conservation among users during peak season demand. The operating revenue remains relatively level since 2010, but the operating expense grows about two percent annually, mostly due to the increasing cost of treated water delivered and new supply capacity available from Mansfield which began in 2014.
In the District’s 50-year history no other six-year interval has seen so much system improvements coupled with added supply capacity as the last six years. In 2011, the transmission line system could deliver up to 10 million gallons per day, today’s delivery potential is 20 MGD. In 2011 the District had 11 miles of 24-inch transmission line, today JCSUD owns 46 miles of transmission line system. Also, about 30 miles of distribution piping has been added.
5,000 gallons are used each month by 61 percent of JCSUD customers. For a 5,000 gallons a month water bill, the increase is $1.25 monthly or a 2.4 percent increase.
The sewer bill in the Joshua area is based on your water usage. The current rate of $3.75 per thousand gallons will become $4.00 per thousand gallons.. The monthly minimum of $21 will remain the same. The residential cap of 10,000 gallons per month for which the rate applies will remain the same. A bill for 5,000 gallons per month would be a $1.25 increase or 3.1 percent more.
Consistent with the notification procedures of Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code, Title 16 of the Texas Administrative Code and applicable utility regulations, Johnson County Special Utility District announces its intent to implement new water and sewer rates for 2017.
The new rates, as proposed by the District management, were presented for review at the Oct. 18, 2016 meeting of the JCSUD Board of Directors. The final consideration on Nov. 14, 2016 was approved and authorized a 2017 rate increase of 2.4% for the average residential customer water bill and a 3.1% increase for the average sewer billing for the Joshua area. The new rates will be in effect on or about Jan. 1, 2017.
Logan’s Roadhouse is getting the season of giving on a “roll” by distributing its famous yeast rolls at local Burleson businesses.
Recently, Logan's Cesilia Canales delivered rolls to Nissan Burleson.
According to Logan's, it's their way of saying thanks to the Burleson community for all of its support and demonstrate how proud they are to be a part of this community.
Johnson County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in a trespassing incident.
Three juveniles were captured on video by a security camera trespassing. While this may seem harmless, this is an industrial worksite where they could get injured.
The location of the worksite is on County Road 505 off of Farm Road 2738.
If you have any information or recognize these children, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 817-556-6058 (case #16006468).
CROWLEY - The Crowley Police Department arrested Carl Edward Brewer, 17, Wednesday afternoon and charged him with two counts of murder for the deaths of his adoptive parents Troy Brewer, 60, Mary Brewer, 63, and two individuals connected to an incident that occurred late Tuesday evening/early Wednesday morning in Crowley.
He was arraigned Wednesday afternoon by Judge Darla Peevey and bond was set at $100,000 for each charge for a total bond of $200,000.
In the late afternoon/early evening on Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Crowley Police Department received a call to conduct a welfare check on a home located in the 800 block of Buffalo Court in Crowley.
When officers arrived, police found two deceased individuals. As a precaution, a SWAT team was called in and several homes in the area were evacuated.
After a standoff lasting for several hours, the SWAT team took Carl Brewer into custody, and he was questioned by the Crowley Police Department and the Texas Rangers Wednesday morning before being arrested later that afternoon.
Thanks Mother Nature.
The forecast of rain and inclement weather has forced the cancellation of Saturday’s night’s Christmas events including the parade, tree lighting and fireworks.
According to an emailed press release from the City of Burleson, the fireworks would not be able to be set off with the projected wind speeds so the show will be moved to Fourth of July.
The parade will not be rescheduled due to conflicts with other events over the next couple of weekends.
The email said the decision wasn’t made lightly but the feeling is in the best interest of participants, staff and vendors.
Santa’s Breakfast at The Burleson Recreation Center and Thinking Outside the Christmas Box at the Burleson Public Library will still be taking place. There are great holiday events scheduled for the rest of the month,https://www.burlesontx.com//Holiday-Events.
A press conference by the Crowley Police Department last Thursday brought out more information on deaths of Troy Brewer, 60, and his wife Mary Brewer, 63.
The Brewer’s bodies were found inside their home in the 800 block of Buffalo Court last Tuesday evening.
The couple’s 17-year-old adoptive son, Carl Edward Brewer, was arrested last
Wednesday afternoon and charged with two counts of murder. He6 was arraigned that afternoon by Judge Darla Peevey and bond was set at $100,000 for each charge for a total bond of $200,000.
According Crowley Police Chief Luis Soler an anonymous caller last Tuesday told police that he had been smoking marijuana with Carl Brewer and that Carl had confessed to killing his parents.
Officers went to the Brewer's home.
“They went to the location and did all they could to make contact,” Soler said. “But nothing seemed out of place. They filed a report and left.”
Lt. Robert Gray said that when night shift officers came in at 6 p.m. they decided to return to the home to investigate.
Gray and several detectives reported to the seen and after discussion agreed that something didn’t seem in the order.
"At that time we were able to see into one of the windows and we were able to see evidence of a possible struggle,” Gray said. “We were also receiving back information fromfrom American Airlines. We knew the father was supposed to be on call at work but no one was answering the phones (at the house).”
Gray said there was also the “faint odor of death” at the residence and a decision was made to perform a welfare check.
The officers made entry through the rear glass door and found Troy Brewer’s body in one room and Mary Brewer’s body in another room.
"At that time we heard what we believed were footsteps coming from the second story above us,” Gray said. “Given the circumstances that there were potential weapons in the house and that someone was upstairs, I made the determination to back everyone out and contact SWAT.”
Brewer was taken into custody following a 12-hour standoff with help from the Burleson Police Department SWAT team.
The Fort Worth Police Department’s SWAT team came and relieved the Burleson unit. Carl Brewer had barricaded himself into a room at the home.
After refusing to speak with police, Carl Brewer surrendered to police following the use of tear gas. The standoff lasted until about 7 a.m. last Wednesday.
SPJST Lodge 180 Burleson recently presented to Jennifer Woods, Director of Burleson’s Harvest House, center, with a check for $3,000. This presentation took place at Sammy’s Bistro at the Lodge 180’s Christmas Party.
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Burleson High School Strutters Dance Team will be holding their 9th annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the high school.
Things such as handmade jewelry to wooden crosses will be sold. Booths will be set up for everything ranging from kettle corn to a chiropractor booth offering nerve scans and posture checks.
There will be 30 vendors and 70 booths all together. Even Santa will be there handing out hot chocolate and cookies.
The Strutters will be performing, as well as elementary school choirs, and the High Steppers.
The Craft fair is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Strutters during the year. All of the proceeds go to the Strutter’s Booster Club and the money earned will be used for various things including scholarships, equipment, costumes and travel expenses.
“It’s going to be a good day, you can find a lot of neat treasures and it’s not that expensive,” said Chuck Hiehle, co-chairman for the Strutters Craft Fair, who is helping out for his first year. “There will be a little bit of everything, from ceramics to Scentsy to Tupperware.”
A special event took place Nov. 30 at Billy Smith American Karate Studio as the regular Wednesday night class honored an extraordinary warrior, Aiden Wallace.
Six-year-old Aiden has battled Nephroblastoma / Wilms Tumor, a cancer of the kidney. Since this Feb., Aiden has had one kidney removed and undergone chemo and radiation treatments.
Wallace’s grandmother said that “right before Thanksgiving we got news that the cancer was gone”
The ceremony was put together by Kenny G. Rebstock, founder of Cancer Warrior Martial Arts Program.
Aiden was taught some basic karate skills by some of the BSAK students. The evening ended with Aiden receiving his honorary black belt.
Grand Master Steve Parks told Aiden “you are now part of our family here at BSAK.”
Crazy8 Ministries started serving the area five years ago and recently it celebrated in anniversary with banquet and program. Lisa Schwartz, the CEO/Founder of Crazy8 Ministries (right) is shown with Angela Madison, a cross platform content editor in the WFAA Channel 8 news department. Madison, who was born and raised in Fort Worth, served as the Emcee for the anniversary event.
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