HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugustFire Prevention Program receives funding
The Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) awarded the West U
Fire Department approximately $30,000
under the Assistance to Firefighters Pro-
gram. The grant will provide for the
implementation of a multi-city fire pre-
vention oroaram aimed at educatina and
communicating fire safety and preven-
tion to children and seniors within the
communities of West U, Southside
Place, and Bellaire. The program will
be composed of two parts - a Fire
Education Clown Program based on the
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Learn Not to Bum' curricu-
lum for grades K-8; and the Hazard
House'Program, which utilizes a model
house to demonstrate various fire haz-
ards potentially present in an average
home.
Public Fire Education has proven ef-
fective at encouraging and improving
fire safety in a number of communities
throughout the United States. By imple-
menting this program, WUFD hopes to
save lives and property in West U and
surrounding communities.
West U was one of two Texas cities
to receive an award in the first round. A
total of $360 million will be awarded to
over 5,000 fire departments throughout
the United States.
All in a days work .
Budgetary
guidelines
One of the most important financial
responsibilities of local government is the
adoption of an annual budget. The pro-
cess that leads to budget adoption gets
underway each summer when the city's
department heads begin preparing re-
quests for the budget year, which be-
gins January 1 of the following year. As
required by statute, a budget should:
• set goals and formulate a plan to
achieve them;
• establish priorities in the selection of
city programs to achieve the goals;
• determine the level of taxes and fees
necessary to finance programs, activi-
ties, and debt service;
• estimate the city's revenues and ex-
penditures;
• serve as a control for using city's re-
sources;
• provide the public with a written docu-
(Budgetary guidelines - cont on p.4)
• Calendar of events 8
• City Life .................................3
• Employee Spotlight 4
• Inside Council Chambers 2
• Ordinance Spotlight 4
• Police Blotter 5
• Senior Calendar 7
• The Fire Side 6
Volume 29, No. 8 August 2002
Grant team members (pictured from left to right) Brant Gary, Management Analyst; A] Collins,
Fire Marshal; and Alisa Talley, Assistant to City Manager show off the main characters in West U's
fire prevention program. Funds awarded by FEMA will be used for program implementation.
Additional team members not pictured include Terry Stevenson, Fire Chief and Derek Elkins,
Firefighter. The WUFD was able to gain letters of congressional support for the grant from State
Representative Kyle Janek, U.S. Representative Ken Bentsen and U.S. Senator Phil Gramm.
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Dawl By: Mayor Linda Lewis
Trying to get anywhere in Houston
these days without encountering road
work is impossible, and there is more to
come during the next several years. Most
of that work won't affect our city, but
there are a couple of upcoming projects
to which we are paying attention.
One is improvements to Spur 527,
which will curtail access to downtown,
particularly from the south. For example,
buses coming into town on the US 59
HOV lane will be forced to exit on Edloe.
It is expected that those vehicles will be
routed north to Richmond and West Ala-
bama, good news for our area. How-
ever, there remains the possibility that
cars, particularly those accessing the
Medical Center, will be looking for al-
ternate routes, and West U is likely to
be considered such. What that means
to us is the possible increase in the num-
ber of cars utilizing our city streets.
Another project that is even closer to
home is the rehabilitation of Kirby from
610 to Westheimer. I think most of us
will agree that improvements are much
needed, but when work begins, espe-
cially between Holcombe and the Free-
way, there is no doubt that West U will
be impacted. There is the real possibil-
ity of cut-through traffic and all the as-
sociated problems.
To protect our interests, we are par-
ticipating in discussions associated with
planning, drainage and traffic mitigation.
Other participants include representa-
tives from the Upper Kirby District, City
of Houston, Harris County and
METRO. Together we are addressing
the problems associated with the project
as well as making an effort to impact
the aesthetics of the finished product.
The opportunity to address infrastructure
changes only comes along about once
every 50 years, and it is important that
we identify as many of the needs for
that period as possible.
It is anticipated that Kirby will be fin-
ished before the Spur 527 project be-
gins. That is a relief as it lessens the
overall burden for West U. As months
go on and we have more information
about the overall process, we will pass
it on. In the meantime, be assured that
your city is making its best effort to be
an active participant in the hope that none
of us will be surprised by what is going
on around us. If you have concerns or
questions, please let me know and I will
try to get the answer.
West Nile Virus in Harris County
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been
identified in two dead blue jays found in
northwest Harris County. WNV is a
mosquito-borne disease that can cause
encephalitis, a brain infection. This is the
first recorded incident of WNV in Texas.
Harris County Public Health Services
Mosquito Control Division has and will
continue to perform its active surveil-
lance, trapping, ground spraying and
community education programs in Har-
ris County.
Mosquitoes acquire West Nile Virus
from birds and pass it on to other birds,
animals and people. It is not spread by
person-to-person contact, and there is
no evidence that people can get the vi-
rus by handling infected animals. People
can only become infected with WNV
after being bitten by an infected mos-
quito. There is no evidence that people
can get WNV from infected animals or
people, or that people can transmit the
WNV to other animals, birds or people.
People over 50 years of age have the
highest risk of developing a severe ill-
ness because, as we age, our bodies
have a harder time fighting off disease.
People with compromised immune sys-
tems are also at increased risk; how-
ever, anyone can get the virus.
Most people who are infected show
no or only mild symptoms such as low
grade fever and headache. More severe
signs and symptoms can include: high
fever, stiff neck, muscle weakness, dis-
orientation, brain inflammation (encepha-
litis), coma, and rarely, death. There is
no specific treatment for WNV; how-
ever, in more severe cases, intensive
supportive therapy is indicated. When
symptoms of infection do occur, they
usually appear 5 to 15 days from the time
you were bitten. If you think you have
been infected with the West Nile Virus,
contact your family physician.
To help eliminate mosquito breed-
ing sites and prevent mosquito-
borne diseases:
- Wear long pants and long sleeved
shirts when outdoors, particularly at
dawn and dusk.
- Make sure screens on windows and
doors are in good condition.
- Use mosquito repellent when out-
doors. Be sure to use according to the
label - less than 10% DEFT for chil-
dren.
Eliminate standing water, old tires,
cans and blocked gutters from your prop-
erty.
- Maintain your swimming pools.
(West Nile Virus - cont on p. 6)
The City of West University Place, Texas
Mayor Linda Lewis (713.662.5801)
City Council Members Mike Farley (713.662.5847), Marilyn Grim (713.662.5808),
Danny Jackson (713.662.5848), Bill May (713.662.5889)
Club, meeting, or activity notices should be forwarded to City Currents, 3800 University Boulevard,
West University Place, TX 77005, by the 101 of the month preceding publication.
General Information: 713.668.4441- Interim City Manager Michael Ross: 713.662.5810; e-mail: mrossLwestu.org
Visit us on the World Wide Web at <www.westu.org>
City Life
Fall Class
Registration
Registration for Fall classes begins
Tuesday, August 131 for residents and
Thursday, August 15'h for non-residents.
For registration times and a complete
listing of all recreation programs and
activities, please see the enclosed Parks
and Recreation Activity Guide.
Party on the Patio
The Village/Southwest News and Bank
of Texas, N.A. are sponsoring a free
concert featuring Toast & Jam on
Friday, August, 21 from 7:00 - 9:00PM.
The concert will be held on the Colonial
Park Deck, 4130 Byron. Bring lawn
chairs and blankets, and don't forget to
fill up the picnic basket! Enjoy a
ntastic night of your favorite rock-n-
_ill tunes. For more
information, contact the
West U Parks and
Recreation Department
at 713.662.5892.
Handball Clinic
Colonial Park, 4130 Byron, will be the
site of the August 18, 2002 Dave
Parson's Summer Handball Clinic.
United States Handball Association in-
structor Dave Parsons will provide on-
court teaching and play. Equipment will
be provided. The clinic fee is $5. Colo-
nial Park passholders attend for free.
For clinic information, contact Andy
Hollan or Richard Cook at 281.
265.8260 or 713.528.2975. Beginners
are welcome! The four-wall handball
clinic will begin at 10:00AM.
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Summer Camp-All Around the World (ages 5-10)
Join us as we travel "all around days and Thursdays meet at Co-
the world" and explore different
lonial Park, 4130 Byron, for swim-
customs and cultures. Learn
ming and fun in the sun! Sign up
some key words in several for-
for both weeks and receive a dis-
eign languages, and enjoy cool
count! Please register at the Com-
arts and crafts projects ! The fun
munity Building, 6104 Auden, or call
doesn't stop there, because on Tues-
713.662.5892 for more information.
Camp Coordinator: Lachele Stoeck
LOCATION: Scout House, 6108 Edloe
Days: Monday - Thursday Session V:
August 5 - 15
'l'imes: 8:30Am-1:30PM Fees: 1 week - $85/$95NR 2 weeks - $150/$160NR
rsonnel Safety for Women
"To develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may be-
come viable considerations to the woman who is attacked"
is the R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense) Systems instructional objective.
RAP Systems, founded in 1989, balances the needs of women to acquire
self defense education in a relatively short period of time. RAP Systems
has trained over 200,000 women since inception.
RAP Systems programs range from Basic Physical Defense to Keychain
Defense Options. Currently, the City of West U is offering the RAP Basic
Physical Defense program. This risk-reduction and self-defense training
program for women only, teaches realistic self-defense tactics and tech-
niques. Designed as a comprehensive course, the program begins with
awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on
to the basics of hands-on defense training. However, RAP is not a Martial
Arts program. The four-class course is taught by Joe Klinkovsky, Rosemarie
Valdes and Alisa Talley, certified Basic RAP Instructors through RAP Sys-
tems, Inc., from the City of West U.
Classes will be scheduled throughout the year with the next four-day
class tentatively scheduled for mid-September. The cost is $35 for resi-
dents/$45 for non-residents.
Interested in attending or for more information, contact Officer Joe
Klinkovsky at 713.662.5869 or ,jklinkovsky@westu.org, or Alisa Talley at
713.662.5812 or atalley@westu.org.
News from the Houston Museum District
Five new members recently joined the
Houston Museum District Association
- Buffalo Soldiers National Museum,
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum,
Houston Center for Contemporary
Craft, Houston Center for Photography
and the Rothko Chapel.
Since its formation in May 1997, the
District has grown into one of the
country's premier cultural centers. The
Association exists to facilitate collabo-
ration among the member museums lo-
cated in a distinct geographic radius with
the Mecom fountain as the center point.
The charter members of the HMDA
include the Children's Museum of
Houston; Contemporary Arts Museum;
Holocaust Museum Houston; Houston
Museum of Natural Science; The Hous-
ton Zoo; The Jung Center of Houston;
Lawndale Art Center; The Menil Collec-
tion; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston;
John P. McGovern Museum of Health &
Medical Science; and Rice University Art
Gallery.
The Houston Museum District Associa-
tion has been instrumental in the initia-
tion, development and implementation of
collaborative efforts to distinguish the area
as an exciting cultural destination and
educational resource.
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E1 EMpIoyee in
the Spotlight
City Current's is pleased to introduce
Danielle Kernell, the new Executive Di-
rector for Friends of West U Place Parks
Fund, Inc. Friends is a volunteer based,
501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to rais-
ing funds for the acquisition of land and
the construction and improvement of
parks and green paces in West U.
Danielle holds the first paid position in
the organization's history.
Danielle brings with her a wealth of
experience, having served as principal
of DLK Communications, a strategic
public relations company she ran from
home. Danielle has also served as pub-
lic relations manager for PrimeCo Per-
sonal Communications (now AT&T
Wireless) and held various fundraising
positions with the Houston READ Com-
mission, Contemporary Arts Museum
and Zoological Society of Houston. She
holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts
and has completed coursework require-
ments for a master's in public relations.
As executive director, Danielle is re-
sponsible for working with the Friends
Board to generate funds and publicity
in support of West U parks. Her pri-
mary role at present is raising funds to
c -)mplete the renovation of Colonial
ark. According to Joni Fichter, Friends
hair, "Danielle is just what we need to
I ,lp us reach the goals we've set with
gard to fundraising and park develop-
i..tent through alternative giving options
and programs! Her background and re-
sources bring alot to the table!"
Danielle and husband Terry have been
West U residents for six years and have
two children, Caroline and Emily. In her
limited spare time, Danielle enjoys
spending time with family and friends.
Ordinance Spotlight.. .
Time to reconnect???
The City's infrastructure rehabilita-
tion projects are entering the last few
years of construction. The Public
Works Operations Division is in the
process of terminating services
and sealing old water and sE
mains in rear easements. Th
primary focus is the west-
ern portion of town between
the railroad tracks and Poor
Farm Ditch and from Bellaire
to 131ssonnet. Several homes
MAN connected to rear send ,
these areas. As a result, the City will
be notifying property owners and resi-
dents that these services will soon
be terminated as prescribed by the
utility relocation project.
The Code of Ordinances Chapter 23
regulates utilities including Utility Re-
location Projects. Section 23.013 Util-
ity Relocation Projects defines relo-
cated lines, establishes the require-
ment for property owners to relocate
private services, and establishes pro-
cedures for "Notice and Termination"
of service -
® A relocated line is defined as a
water line or Sewer tine installed ae a
realacement for a vreviouely exietina
city tine thereby, requiring dleconnec-
tion and reconnection of the house
line of an exleting user.
• Each property owner is respon-
sible for reconnection upon noti-
tion within the specified
me period. Notice from the
City will prescribe a mini-
mum of 90 days for the
relocation to be per-
ormed. Thereafter a second
:ice of termination is re-
11-1...for all properties that have
not completed the relocation. The
second notice is a 30-day notice of
termination. Notices may be deliv-
ered by hand or through US Mail.
o The Notice of Termination, not
only states the proposal to discon-
tinue service, but also will provide the
user with the opportunity to appear
before the City Council for a public
hearing to appeal the discontinu-
tion of service. The notice outlint
the procedures for appeal of termi-
nation.
For questions, contact Patrick
Walters, Public Works Operations Su-
perintendent at 713.662.5858 or at
pwalteregweetu, org.
(Budgetary guidelines - cont. from p. d)
ment that describes activities that will be
undertaken during the budget year;
• serve as a short- and long-term plan-
ning tool; and
• serve as a day-to-day operations guide.
All Texas cities must comply with state
law which, among other things, requires
the following:
• The city's budget officer must prepare
a proposed budget for the city council's
consideration.
• The city council must adopt an annual
budget and conduct the financial affairs
of the city in conformance with that bud-
get.
• The budget for each fiscal year must
be adopted before the first day of the fis-
cal year.
• The budget must include all expendi-
tures proposed for the next fiscal year
and compare the proposed expenditures
with expenditures for the current and
previous fiscal years.
• The budget must contain a complete
financial statement of the city, which in-
cludes the outstanding obligations, cash
on hand to the credit of each fund, the
total revenue received from all sources
during the previous fiscal year, the esti-
mated revenue for the current fiscal
year, projected revenue for the next fis-
cal year, and the estimated tax rate re-
quired to provide for the budget.
In addition, the budget process must
also comply with Texas Truth in Taxa-
tion statutes. These laws require that
the City publish notices and hold a pub-
lic hearing if tax revenues are to be in-
creased more than three percent.
These laws are designed to let the pu'
lic know that the City intends to increa,
revenues from property taxes. Currently
we expect to have a preliminary budget
available on August 12, 2002.
Police Blotter
-line, 2002
Crime up close
Auto Theft/Attempted Auto Theft
5700 Kirby - June 18. Vehicle stolen
from business parking lot.
Criminal Mischief
2800 Nottingham - June 2.
windshield shattered with co
marker.
4200 Dartmouth - June 6. Wi
shattered on two vehicles.
6600 Annapolis - June 8.
side mirror damaged.
2900 Lafayette - June 11.
paint heavily scratched.
6400 Wakeforest - June 13.
window shattered.
2700 Barbara Lane - June
13. Rear vehicle window ;
tered.
7300 University - Ju
_ Rear vehicle windo,
shattered.
5800 Kirby - June 25.
Rock thrown through
front window. at business.
Burglary of a Building
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3100 Robinhood - June 24. Belt
sander stolen from unsecured garage.
Suspect apprehended on city bus.
3600 Rice - June 25. Bicycle stolen
from unsecured garage.
2600 Centenary - June 28. Golf
clubs and bicycle stolen from open ga-
rage.
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
6400 Belmont - June 2. Vehicle win-
dow broken. Purse with money and
credit cards stolen.
6500 Vanderbilt - June 4. Cell phone
stolen from unsecured vehicle.
2600 Cason - June 11. Vehicle win-
dow pried open. Several gift certificates
d other items stolen.
2800 Cason - June 11. Vehicle win-
dow pried open. Car stereo and CD's
stolen.
4200 Bellaire - June 21. Vehicle win-
dow shattered. Wallet stolen
Burglary of Residence
3100 WestHolcombe - June 6. Coins
stolen from residence. Front window
broken to gain entry.
3000 Duke - June 10. Stereo equip-
ment, shotgun and other items stolen
from residence. Rear door forced open
to gain entry.
3500 Robinhood - June 22. 'T'ools,
bicycle and other items stolen from at-
tached garage.
3400 Albans - June 30. Suspect ob-
served stealing bike from open garage.
Credit Card Abuse/Forgery
/110 3100 Duke - June 4. Checks
forged using resident's personal
information.
3900 Tennyson - June 7.
Resident's personal information
used to obtain credit and pur-
chase merchandise.
4200 Byron - June 10.
Resident's credit card used to make
purchase.
3600 Carnegie - June 15. Resident's
credit card account information used to
make purchases.
2600 Sunset - June 17. Fraudulent
check used to pay for services at local
business.
3100 Lafayette - June 19. Resident's
personal information used in an attempt
to purchase computers.
2700 Werlein - June 24. Resident's
credit card information used to make
purchases via internet.
6100 Lake - June 26. Resident's
debit card information used in attempt
to make purchases via internet.
2800 Rice - June 29. Resident's
credit card account information used to
make store purchases.
Found Property
3700 University - June 29. Bicycle
found at Little League Ball Field. Prop-
(Crime up close - cont on p. 7)
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hief s Corn
It seems like summer just starter
but the telltale signs of impendir
fall (with its cooler weather) ca
already be found. The most obviou
sign that summer is over is the fag
that school will be starting soon. TP
opening of school is a significar
event every year, even for thoe
without youngsters in the system
The blggest impact of school o pet
ing is felt In the area of traffic. Thei
is a significant increase in pedestria
traffic throughout the city as kid
make their way to and from schoc
It is important for parents to talo
a few minutes and ensure that the
children are aware of the rules ofth
road and of their responsibilities a
pedestrians, bicyclists and scoots
riders. The greatest responsibilit
however, falls on us as adults an
drivers. It is critical that we pay cloe
attention to our task of driving
Many times we become distracte
and rushed as we go about our daii
routines. That distraction, or fai
ure to obey the reduced speed lin
its, could have disastrous, even fi
tal consequences.
We will, once again, have to pay al
tention to school zones as scho4
opens. The reduced speeds aroun
schools are not intended as imped
ments to travel, but to provide
cushion of safety allowing driver
time to stop quickly if necessar;
Please pay close attention to yon
driving, especially in and aroun
school zones, buckle those sea
belts, and obey the speed limits. R
lice officers will be working these ai
eas closely as school opens. The of
,jective is not to issue citations, a
though that may be necessary, bu
to help ensure that laws are obeye
and that our future - the younc
stern of the community - trav4
safely to and from school,
Like the Texas Department of Tram
portation slogan says, "Lets giv
them a brake" Thanks and be safe
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The Fire Side.. . ■ Spreading
by David Cole, West U Fire Marshal's Office 0,,6he news. ■ ■
& Ifil Y
Once again, West U
Firefighters responded to a
fire call that could easily
have ended in tragedy. The
device so many homeowners
depend on for a sense of se-
curity is also the device that
can trap any and all occupants
in a fire situation.
This device is the double-cylinder
deadbolt lock. Typically found on all doors
to the outside of a home, these locks can
trap all occupants when a key cannot be
instantly located. When occupants can-
not gain IMMEDIATE access to the
outside of the building, precious seconds
are lost while trying to find an exit that is
not locked or in trying to locate an avail-
able key.
Building codes require that egress
(exit) doors be operable "without the use
of a key or special knowledge or effort"
to open the egress door. This is particu-
larly true for the primary and secondary
egress doors from a building. The Na-
tional Fire Protection Association also
states similar language in their Life
Safety Code publication.
Double cylinder deadbolt locks are a
contributing factor to numerous fire
deaths in Houston each year. In fact,
double cylinder deadbolt locks were the
contributing factor to the last fire deaths
in West U. Don't let the fear of crime
override the need for a safe means of
escape during a fire or other emergency.
Locking devices with a `thumb latch'
operation can be easily operated in a
dark or heavy smoke situation. In addi-
tion, any add-on doors and window
guards, such as wrought iron gates and
burglar bars, are required by building
codes to have release mechanisms,
which do not require a tool or key in
order to open them.
Make sure your doors and locking de-
vices meet the minimum code require-
ments for a proper escape route. Do
not let your family, friends or relatives
be at risk in a building with escape routes
that are inadequate. For more informa-
tion, contact the West U Fire Depart-
ment at 713.662.5835.
Summertime recycling
by Mardi Turner, Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board Member.
It's summertime, and livin' is easy especially if you
are one of the lucky ones who has the option to spend a
lot of time at Colonial Park, soaking up the sun and splash-
ing in the pool. This year we've made it even easier for you to
practice your good recycling habits even while you're having fun!
When you are finished with that bottle of Ozarka or can of Coke, look
around the pool forthe blue recycling bins -Just like the ones you have
at home and drop it right in. Don't want to carry that newspaper
back home? For cardboard and paper items, there is a large covered blue
bin near the pool entrance. Please take advantage of these convenient
new facilities and help keep the pool and play areas clean. 13y recycling
you can also help reduce City costs (recycling = cost avoidance of dis-
posal at a landfill).
Remember that the Styrofoam sno-cone cups cannot be recycled
place in regular trash. Please gather up your plastic grocery bags and
return them to one of the Randall's or Central Market locations for
recycling (they are not recyclable through West U). The bag return bins
are located just inside the doors of the stores.
F We're spreading the news
about Park Lovers Ball 2003!
Sponsored by the Friends of West
University Place Parks Fund, the Park
Lovers Ball is the major benefit support-
ing the construction and improvement of
West U's Parks. The annual gala is set
for February 8, 2003, and promises to
be an evening of dinner, dancing, auc-
tion and action! As a tribute to New York,
and in celebration of the strength this
country has shown over the past year,
this year's theme is "Park Avenue."
Now is the time for you to be a part
of it! Join the Park Lovers Ball Com-
mittee for its final two summer coffees.
Meet and mingle with committee mem-
bers, learn about the future of West U
parks and about committee opportuni-
ties. This is a great way to get to know
others in your neighborhood, put your
skills and talents to work, and suppo*~,
the parks. Most importantly, it's fun!
• "City & Parks Concepts" with
Mayor Linda Lewis - Thursday,
August 8 at 10:00AM, 4126 Villanova.
• "Park Avenue PLB 2003 Kick-
Off Meeting" - Thursday, August 28,
at 10:00AM, 3004 Georgetown.
Dress "Come as you are"- children ac-
commodated.
For additional information, contact:
CeCe McCann, Park Lovers Ball 2003
Chair, 713.667.1713; Leah Ragiel, Park
Lovers Ball 2003 Co-Chair,
713.349.8333; Danielle Kernell, execu-
tive director, Friends of West U Parks,
713.3492796
To learn more about Friends of West
U Parks, visit www.westuparks.org.
(West Nile Virus - cont from p.2)
Empty, invert or cover swimming pools
when not in use.
• Keep birdbaths clean. Change the
water at least once a week.
• Report mosquito concerns to your
local mosquito control agency.
• To control mosquitoes inside a hou-
use a "flying insect spray." Be sure
use according to directions on the la-
bel.
Additional information is available at
www. harriscountyhealth. com.
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Seniors' calendar of events for August
• Thursday, Au-
gust 1
Friday, August 9
Enjoy a guided tour of the newest
waterpond establishment, followed
by an air-conditioned shopping spree
at the mall. Don't forget to break for
lunch with several restaurants from
which to choose. 8:30 - 3:30pm. $3.00.
Visit the Museum of Printing His-
tory. Expected showings include
WWI posters and military printing,
women in the visual and literary arts,
and guest Columbian artist. A do-
cent-led tour will guide you through
permanent selections. 1:30 - 4:00pm.
Donations accepted.
• Friday, August 2*
Learn Self Hypnosis to lose weight,
induce sleep, or lessen anxieties.
10:00 -11:00AM. Free. All ages in-
vited.
(Crime up close - cont from p. 5)
erty stored at police department.
Hit and Run
Iehicles struck while parked on the
street - 2800 Quenby - June 2; 3800
Riley - June 16; 6300 Belmont - June
16; 3900 Amherst - June 26; 5800
Belmont - June 30.
Theft
2700 Cason - June 1. Unknown sus-
pect attempted to remove bike from un-
secured garage.
3600 Corondo Court - June 5. Patio
furniture and planter stolen from porch.
3100 Plumb - June 10. Pool equip-
ment stolen from house under construc-
tion.
3500 Nottingham - June 8. Concrete
statue stolen from front porch.
3000 Quenby - June 17. Tools stolen
from construction site.
6000 Wakeforest - June 19. Cast iron
planter stolen from front porch.
6100 Lake - June 23. Unsecured bi-
cycle stolen from yard.
2800 University - June 27. Unse-
cured lawn mower stolen from yard.
?800 Wroxton - June 28. Several
,.,welry pieces stolen from residence.
Workers suspected.
Domestic Disturbances -two.
• Tuesday, August 13
Learn about the legacy of the Buf-
falo Soldiers at a museum focus-
ing on the contributions African-
American militia made from the Revo-
lutionary to the Persian Gulf Wars-
the Buffalo Soldiers National Mu-
seum. 1:30 - 4:00pm. $2.00.
Journey to the land down under in
the cool IMAX theater. Today's pre-
sentation includes the Australian
outback. Time to be announced.
$4.00/$4.50.
Please call 713.662.5895 for more
information or to make reservations.
Thursday, August 22
• Wednesday, August 28
Don't miss the annual lee Cream
Social with entertainment by the
Rhythm Cloggers of Houston, fol-
lowed by ice cream with all your fa-
vorite toppings. 2:00 - 3:00pm. $2.00.
•Me
No matter how hard we try to keep track of all the things we are re-
sponsible for doing, occasionally there is work that drops through the
cracks. We need to know about it. Tell us if there is work that needs to
be done on your street, in your neighborhood or anywhere around West
U. Tell us about the problem and where it is. Help us do a better job and
we'll all try to make West U a better community!
Location:
Description of work or problem:
How long has condition existed?
Who should we contact for additional information?
Phone number:
Best time to call:
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