HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuaryStorm drainage improvements
estimated at $9.4 million
Major storm sewer improvements on
College Avenue that would discharge to
the Kilmarnock Ditch, rather than the
Poor Farm Ditch, represents the primary
recommendation of a drainage study
completed by the City's consulting
engineer Claunch & Miller, Inc.
The study, undertaken in the aftermath
of Tropical Storm Allison last June,
focused on the area bounded by
University Boulevard on the north,
Bellaire Boulevard on the south,
Weslayan to the west, and the boundary
with Southside Place on the east. Total
improvements are estimated at $9.4
million.
The report identified three primary
deficiencies with the City's existing
drainage system:
® Limited means for the conveyance
of overland sheet flow (the flow of
rainfall across yards, streets, and other
open areas prior to becoming
channelized) for large-event storms;
• A significantly undersized storm
sewer outfall system; and
• Inability of the Poor Farm Ditch to
adequately handle storms greater than
a two-year event.
Kilmarnock Ditch, a major drainage
channel that begins just south and west
of the Cities of West U and Southside
Place, appears to have a greater
amount of excess capacity, making it a
more attractive outfall than Poor Farm
Ditch.
Claunch and Miller suggested $3.8
million in short term improvements,
City offices
will be closed
New Year's Day
Tuesday, January Is', 2002
®There will be no solid wasfe pickup
including discharging to the Kilmarnock
Ditch and several cleaning and
maintenance operations to existing
storm sewer lines.
Long-term projects, which would
require the Harris County Flood Control
District to improve the conveyance of
the Poor Farm Ditch and channel
improvements on Kilmarnock Ditch are
estimated at over $5.5 million.
According to the report, some of the
recommended projects will present
challenges to construct due to site
constraints and some may be
undesirable by residents due to aesthetic
reasons, disruption, and the acquisition
of easements. However, each project
will provide the City and the overall
study area with increased protection
from street flooding. The report also
suggests that West U and Southside
Place should negotiate cost sharing
responsibilities of the recommended
projects that benefit both cities.
The report is.available on the City's
website at www.westu.org.
e Calendar of events
8
e City Life
3
a Employee Spotlight
4
e Inside Council Chambers.....
2
® Ordinance Spotlight .
4
a Police Blotter
5
Senior Calendar
7
• The Fire Side
6
Volume 29, No. 1 January 2002
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~71wm ffx 7&fm 1 Ved qv: Mayor Linda Lewis
When Its time to let go
OK, I have a confession to make. I
that is recycled has the potential of gen-
When the needles begin to fall and the
look at garbage, maybe even yours, and
erating revenue for the city. Contrast that
tree begins to droop, it may be time for
what I see is cardboard at the curb and
with carrying the same material to the
the "disposing of the greens".
bags stuffed with milk jugs, cereal
landfill. In that scenario are manpower (
West U 5olid Waste Crews will collect
boxes, drink cans and junk mail.
costs, tipping fees, vehicle wear and tear
holiday trees and have them turned into
Sometimes I drag cardboard home
and fuel costs, all of which mount up
mulch to help a new tree grow. 5imply
with me or go back in my car and pick it
'
when you consider they are incurred on
remove the stand and all
ortia-
ments and tinsel, and place
ace
up and take it to the city
s recycling cen-
'
average four times each week. What is
curbside on regular trash pick-
ter on Dinkins, but that doesn
t even put
worse is that over time the present landfill
upda s.,
a dent in what could be recycled.
will be maxed out, forcing the City to go
Live trees are recyclable
Why am I so passionate about this sub-
even further to dispose of its solid waste.
unless they are flockedl
ject? Two reasons. One is that by recy-
Believe me, those increases will ulti-
sprayed.
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mately be reflected in your tax rate.
aluminum, glass, mixed metal contain-
This problem, unlike many others, has
enue sources.
ers, cardboard-that can be reused I am
a simple solution: recycle more. It's easy
While we can't be garbage police, the
doing my little bit for the environment.
to do, and it won't cost you a penny. To
City is no longer picking up cardboard
In years to come that may be important
simplify the process, the city has even
on any day other than Wednesday. You
to my children and their offspring.
provided bins in which you can put ev-
may be surprised to find your cardboard
The second reason is even closer to
erything but paper and cardboard. Those
left at the curb with a sticker attached
home. Simply stated, the more we re-
have to be bagged separately. Then, on
to it, but this is a reminder to everyone
cycle in West U, the more the city's cost
Wednesday put your recyc tables
that your city is committed to recycling
of solid waste operation is reduced and
curbside, and the city crews will haul
and we hope each of you will join the
that has a direct impact on the number
them away and most will be sold, thus
effort. In the long run, you are making a
of taxpayer dollars you pay. Everything
you are contributing to the city s rev-
difference_
b
6 S Every sec
ond is important when you have
a home emergency.
When most security alarms are activated and the call is received by the
1 monitoring company, precious minutes are lost as they call your home to verify the
` emergency.
For about the same cost as
other security alarm services, you
can now have a DIRECTLINK
to the Nest U Police and Fire Departments. IRECTLINK connec
ts your home's alarm system
to West U's 9-1-1 Emergency Center. When your alarm so
unds
emergency personnel
,
from West U are immediately notified.
Call today for a free evaluation of your present alarm system and how you can establish
a DIRECTLINK from your home.
To schedule your free consultation or for more information, call 713.662.5860.
Your direct connection to the West U Police and Fire Departments.
Visit us on the web at:
The City of West University Place, Texas
Mayor Linda Lewis (713.662.5801)
City Council Members Mike Farley (713.662.5847), Marilyn Griffin (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 1011 of the month preceding publication.
General Information: 713.668.4441 ® City Manager Sherman Yehl: 713.662.5810; e-mail: syehl@westu.org
Visit us on the World Wide Web at <www.westu.org>
City Life
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Schedule Change
The Gymnastics times IVA
listed in the Parks and
9
Recreation Activity i
Guide were incorrect.
Please note the correct
schedule below. Registration for this
class and others are going on now. For
more information, please contact the
Parks and Recreation Department at
713.662.5892.
® Gymnastics-Children will gain basic
gymnastic skills; improve flexibility, coor-
dination, and balance. Floor exercise, vault,
mini-trampoline, and the balance beam
are used to achieve these goals.
® Gym Tots- A parent/child class that is
designed to increase coordination, bal-
ance, and flexibility with the use ofmusic
and various activities. A parent or
caregiver is required to participate and
attend each class.
Gymnastics Classes -
Age Days Time
3 & 4yrs Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:15 PM
4&5yrs Tuesdays 3:15-4:00pm
6 & up Tuesdays 4:00 -4:45 PM
Gym Tots -
Age: Bays: Time:
21/2-3yrs Tuesdays 1:45-2:30 PM
Dates: Jan. 8 - May 7
F No Class: March 14 & 16
Instructor: Christal Glaser
Fees: $110/$130 NR
Location: Auditorium
The marathon,
It's marathon time again. Get ready
for 13,000+ feet (that's two-to-a-cus-
tomer) to pass through our neighbor-
hood on Sunday, January 20.
To make this event successful, we
need your cooperation and support.
University Boulevard from Kirby to
Weslayan and Weslayan from Univer-
sity to Bioeonnet will be closed to pub-
lic travel from approximately
8:00 MA to 12:00 NOON. We
kindly ask that you move
all vehiciee off these F
streets by 7.00 Aryl on race
day.
Hope to see you there!
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The Newcomero & Neighbors Club is a community organization ofY
West U and Southslde Place and is open to all residents of these
two comrnur;ities. Join us eaturday, February 2"N at 8:00PM for a
Couples 5ovrling Party at the Palace Lanes, 4191 5ellaire. The cost is
$10 per person for three games, shoe rental and team prizes. bever-
ages and oaiac;s can be purchased at Palace Lanes Grill. If you would
like to join us for a fu ti night of bowling, please call Dawn Rubin at
713.668.726 by Monday, January 25"
The NI&NC offe-rs Playgroups, book Club, Garden Club, Lurch-coil Group,
Social Events, Charitable Events, bunco, Chick Flicks anc` loss moral Joining
the Newcomers & Neighbors Club is a great way to rreet and have furl with
your nelghborsl To find oui more information on the i~lciSC, and how to join.
visit our website at hU~p;it~<rr~~t~r.rve5~unevrcar~ers.ar~s.
t; r .T F7
Z 7, January's featured per-
formers are the Banded
Geckos. Evelyne and Jim Taylor dreamt
up the Geckos- in 1980 and throughout
the years, crafted boxfuls of songs rang-
ing from the jumping swing genre to bal-
lads of the heart. Their fourth and new-
est CD "Gecko Canyon" has garnered
rave reviews in the U.S., Europe, and
Australia with fourteen new songs from
the Taylor team. Master fiddler Grey
Howell rounds out the trio with soulful
fiddle leads, banjo licks and deadpan
humor.
The concert will be held at the West
U Community Building, 6104 Auden,
January 13 at 7:30 PM. Tickets will be on
sale at the door - adults $8; senior citi-
zens (65) $4; children under 12 free with
adults. Homemade refreshments sold at
the door. For more information, call
281.347.3235, 281.495.2923 or visit the
Houston Folklore/Music Society website
at http: //www. houstonfolkmusic. org.
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Mayor Linda Lewis shares a smile with the City of West U Coloring Contest winners
(pictured from left to right are Michelle Padley, age 9; Lauren Kramer, 8; and Thomas
Norman, 7). The winners were announced at the 1311 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on
Monday, December 3, 2001. Each winner was presented with a gift certificate from Skeeter's.
(Photo courtesy of George Rosenblatt, West U Examiner).
Information Spotlight..
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7- Pay now for sidewalks later
GwErnployee in
the Spotlight
This month's employee in the spotlight
is Firefighter Tommy Jones. Tommy
has been a regular paid member of the
fire department since 1980, but his in-
volvement in the fire service dates back
many years. As a lifelong resident of
West U, Tommy's interest in firefighting
began in 1965 when he first joined the
department as a volunteer. He served
the city in that capacity for several
years, before entering the Air Force in
1969. While serving with Uncle Sam,
Tommy continued to gain experience as
a military firefighter.
During his tenure with the West U Fire
Department, Tommy has been asked to
wear many hats. He has been a regis-
tered paramedic since 1977, and an
EMS instructor for most of those years.
Tommy's interest in fire cause deter-
mination has resulted in his attending
both police and arson academies. He
now serves as one of the department's
investigators.
Tommy is married and has six chil-
dren. He and his wife Shannon are
heavily involved in their kids activities,
dividing their time between boy's sport-
ing events and girls competitive skat-
ing. However, they both agree that vis-
iting their farm in the country is a wel-
come relief from the hustle of city life.
Tommy's contributions to the devel-
opment and progress of today's fire de-
partment are many, and are appreciated
by all who know and work with him.
He hopes to continue to serve his friends
and neighbors for many years to come.
j~ Due to the recent adoption of the City's sidewalk policy the West U City
Council amended the sidewalk ordinance. This amendment takes effect on De-
cember 21, 2001 and is intended to provide greater flexibility for home owners and
contractors in achieving compliance with the city's sidewalk policy and ordinance.
The adopted sidewalk ordinance requires home owners to install new sidewalks
if there is new construction or substantial remodeling accruing on a lot. The side-
walk policy requires all sidewalks to be installed in accordance with the City's
comprehensive sidewalk plan.
As of this writing a comprehensive sidewalk plan does not exist for the entire city.
With the lack of a complete comprehensive sidewalk plan there is the potential
some sidewalks may be installed now that will not comply with the future compre-
hensive plan thus requiring their replacement or modification at the home owners
expense when the plan is finalized and implemented.
In order to avoid this potential waste of time, effort, and money Ordinance 1704
allows contractors or home owners the option of paying the city an estimated cost
for the sidewalk required by their construction project.
This payment maybe made when applying for a building permit W [
for a new home or remodeling project. Once payment is made, the
city will assume all responsibility of installing the sidewalk and in-
corporate it into the comprehensive sidewalk priority system. For r
more information, contact Development Services at 713.662.5833.
Construction work is progressing r - planned for Centenary, followed
in Priority Areas 713, 8 and 12. by Pittsburg. The contractor will
From December 21 - January 1 continue reconnecting homes to
contractors took off for the the new sanitary sewer lines at
holidays. No major construction ~ various locations.
work was planned during this period. In Priority Area 12, paving will be
In 713, water line work will continue in completed on Fairmont, then begin in the
the 3200-3500 blocks of Nottingham and 4100-4200 blocks of Sunset. The
Sunset. Storm sewer construction is contractor will be constructing
planned for the 3200 - 3400 blocks of handicapped ramps and sidewalks at
Sunset. Storm sewer inlet construction various locations.
will continue at various locations. Paving City Council awarded the Priority Area
will be completed on Tangley and then I I A construction contract to Contractor
begin in the 3200 - 3600 blocks of Technology Inc. Once the schedule is
Robinhood. received and reviewed, the information
In Priority Area 8, water line work will will be shared with the affected
continue on Wakeforest, then begin on residents. Construction will begin in
Annapolis. Storm sewer construction is January of 2002.
-_me m
There are many spe- A recent publication
cies of "wild" animals in West U. Ev- by the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coa-
eryone is familiar with the squirrels and lition discusses the issues surrounding
birds seen during the day, but raccoons, attempts to control wildlife around your
rabbits, opossums and rats are also fre- home. The publication identifies a couple
quently seen. Other wildlife, although of problems with the practice of trap-
seen less frequently, includes snakes, ping and relocating animals as the City
bats, and turtles. These critters are at- has done for a number of years. These
tracted to the area because of the plen- problems are -
tiful food and water found in urban yards Since there are so many animals in
as well as the abundant nesting sites. (wildlife in west U- cont. on p.7)
Police Blotter
November, 2001
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Animal Bite
3900 Marquette - Nov. 24. Child bit-
ten by neighborhood cat.
Aggravated Robbery
5800 Kirby - Nov. 3. Store clerk
robbed at gunpoint.
gifts and TV stolen from unsecured ve-
hicle.
3600 Plumb -Nov. 26. Several items
stolen from unsecured vehicle.
5300 Buffalo - Nov. 29. Vehicle
window shattered. Backpack stolen.
Burglary of a Residence
4200 Law - Nov. 1. Several
Assault r y ' items stolen from unsecured
r y attached garage.
2600 Bissonnet - Nov. 21. 5900 Lake -Nov. 23.
Fight occurred at place of busi- vw" Ojf Bike stolen from unsecured
ness. w owe f attached garage.
Auto Theft ~Credit hard Abuse/
Forgery
6500 Mercer - Nov. 23.
Vehicle stolen while parked on street.
6700 Belmont -Nov. 24. Vehicle sto-
len while parked on street.
Criminal Mischief
6500 Wakeforest - Nov. 6. Vehicle
window shattered by thrown pumpkin.
6500 Sewanee - Nov. 6. Vehicle tail-
gate damaged by thrown pumpkin.
4000 Bellaire -Nov. 16. Vehicle win-
dow shattered.
3700 University - Nov. 20. School
grounds entered during nighttime. De-
bris found in pool.
3600 Robinhood - Nov. 28. Vehicle
steering column busted.
Burglary of a Building
3300 Robinhood - Nov. 6. Bow and
arrow set stolen from unsecured garage.
4100 Marquette -Nov. 10. Bike sto-
len from unsecured garage.
2700 Werlein - Nov. 28. Bike stolen
from unsecured garage
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
4200 Bellaire - Nov. 6. Window bro-
ken on vehicle parked in business park-
ing lot. Tote bag stolen.
4200 Dartmouth - Nov. 8. Vehicle
window broken. Briefcase stolen.
2700 Cason - Nov. 13. Cell phone
stolen from unsecured vehicle.
6600 Sewanee - Nov. 14. Christmas
2600 Talbot - Nov. 3.
Unauthorized purchases made using
resident's credit card number.
2700 University-Nov. 9. Resident's
personal identification used to obtain
credit.
2900 Plumb -Nov. 13. Unauthorized
purchases made using resident's credit
card number.
6600 Mercer - Nov. 15. Unautho-
rized purchases made using resident's
credit card number.
3700 Bissonnet -Nov. 17. Unautho-
rized account opened using resident's
personal information.
4000 Bellaire - Nov. 27. Suspect ar-
rested while attempting to cash stolen
check.
3700 Rice - Nov. 29. Resident's
checks stolen and forged.
4000 Bellaire - Nov. 30. Store pur-
chase made using check written on
closed account.
Hit and Run Accidents
5300 Buffalo - Nov. 6. Vehicle
struck by van when driver attempted
to make left turn.
2600 Wroxton - Nov. 29. Vehicle
struck while parked on street.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
6600 Community - Nov. 12. Vehicle
recovered that was previously reported
(Crime up Close - cont. on p. 7)
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,,Chiefs Corner
by P&ACn CAelcx"o,. 8eggle
At the time of this writing, the West U
Police Department is closing in on the goal
of being 100% staffed for the first time
in many months. This has been a long
process that has many people asking why
it takes so long to hire police officers.
There are a number of reasons for this
phenomenon. The law enforcement pro-
fession, long the ambition of young chil-
dren, looses some of its lustre as we get
older. The pay is not high, the hours in-
compatible with normal family and social
lives, and it is physically and emotionally
draining. All of these factors tend to steer
qualified individuals to other professions.
There are other, even more daunting im-
pediments to hiring good officers. When
police services are needed, people expect
the best trained, most qualified person
available wearing the blue uniform. It is
part of the function of police management
to ensure that expectation is met. In or-
der to accomplish this, police applicants
are subjected to a grueling selection pro-
cess. This process, on a national scale,
eliminates approximately 95 - 97 percent
of the applicants. The process is meant
to ensure that only those persons with the
requisite levels of intelligence, emotional
stability, and integrity are hired. The can-
didates are tested, both in writing and be-
fore an interview board made up of of-
ficers of various levels and backgrounds.
Their background is thoroughly investi-
gated to ensure that people with histories
of improper or illegal conduct or which
show a pattern of instability or lack of
judgment are identified and eliminated.
Such things as drug abuse, criminal ac-
tivity, or significant employment instabil-
ity eliminate many applicants. Next comes
the polygraph test and the psychological
evaluation. These procedures eliminate
many who want to become police offic-
ers for the wrong reason, who are emo-
tionally unsuited for such a position, or
whose veracity cannot be trusted.
The demands of the police service are
high, and rightfully so. Many seek to wear
the badge, but few actually prove them-
selves up to the task of wearing one. It
takes a long time to find the right person
to wear a WUPD uniform, but I think you
will agree that it is time well spent. The
next time you see a WUPD officer, you
will know that he or she rose to the top
and proved themselves worthy.
mecycie i
by Rick Jenkins, Recycling at
The City of West U no longer picks-
up cardboard on trash clays. Your
flattened cardboard will be picked-
up on Wednesdays. Please store card-
board inside until the following Wednes-
day, as wet cardboard does not gener-
ate revenue. This change was recom-
mended by your Recycling and Solid
Waste Reduction Board and approved
by City Council in December 2001.
Cardboard is worth money to your City.
West U collected more than $175,000
by recycling in 2000 and 2001, mostly
from per and cardboard.
d Solid Waste Reduction Board Chair
If you place cardboard curbside on
Wednesdays with your other recyclable
items, you cut costs by reducing the
amount of garbage destined for
costly landfills and increase the
amount of recyclable material that
generates revenue. Cardboard can also
be deposited at RecyclExpress located
at 5004 Dincans which is open 24 hours
a day 7 days a week.
This change will help keep our costs
down. If you have any questions, please
call the Public Works Department at
713.662.5839.
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The 111h
annual Park
u'-Lovers Ball is creeping up
on us. It is sure to be a wild time on
Saturday, February 9th at the Westin
Oaks Hotel in the Galleria. "Where the
Wild Things Play", this year's event
theme, recalls our childhood memories
of jungle stories and wild adventures.
The exotic evening will include dinner,
dancing and a fabulous silent and live
auction with items which will appeal to
all. Maria Elena Herbst, Ball Chair, and
her Co-Chair, Cece McCann, have
corralled a fierce committee who has
stalked and gathered the best of the best
auction items - paintings, -7
trips, trinkets, and much more. B e
sure to look for your personal invitation
to arrive in the mail any day. If you are
anxiously awaiting information regarding
the evening or wish to reserve your
perch ...be it chair(s) or table(s) at the
ball, please "swing" by our new web
site, wwwwestuparks.org, where you
can find out all about the ball and make
your reservations on line! You may also
contact Gayle Jackson at 713.667.0027.
So, follow your dreams and join all the
"Wild Things" in shaking up the town
and boogie on down.
After all their hard work, the Park Lovers Committee is ready for a wild time. Pictured clockwise
from the left are Leah Ragiel, Auction Chair; Sue Hannah, Underwriting Chair; Cece McCann, Ball
Co-Chair; Maria Elena Herbst, Ball Chair; and Joni Fichter, Friends of West U Parks Chair.
Page 6
The Fire i
by Richard Cole, West U Fire Marshal's Office
Well, the holidays are over, decora-
tions are back in the attic, and New
Year's Fesolutions are fresh on our
minds. We at the Fire Marshal's of-
fice hope that one of your resolu-
tions is to be more fire safety con-
scious especially now that winter is
here.
Winter is usually a very busy time
!;for the fire department. Therefore,
we want to pass on a few tips to
make your winter season safer. Put',
;'your holiday tree at the curb for city,
pick-up. Keeping it next to the ga-
`;rage or allowing children to play with',
ahem could be disastrous. These.
trees are dry and flammable and will@
burn just as fast as gasoline.
Space heaters are another major
source of fires during the winter.
Keep combustibles at least three
feet away. Make sure your space
heater has a screen over the heat
elements and turns off automati-
cally if tipped over. Extension cords
should never be used with space
heaters. Pon't leave children in a
room alone with a space heater. You
won't believe what kids will stick into
the heater.
Your furnace also needs attention.
When putting decorations in the at-
tic, don't put them close to your fur-
nace or water heater. Furnaces
should be checked annually before
using and checked to make sure
they are operating appropriately. in-
spect the vent piping from your fur-
nace for loose connections and
make sure that the piping goes to
the outside of your house.
If you have gas appliances, this
last item concerns you. Carbon mon-
oxide is a silent killer that can be
emitted from poorly functioning gas
appliances. If you use gas appliances
in your home, make sure you have a
carbon monoxide detector installed.
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c a~l e ~nd Wr ~of ~ev e~n t ~sf ~or ~Ja nZ a S le Zi o~r s
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• Wednesday, January 2 • Tuesday, January 8 Monday, January 21
Learn how to make jewelry by re- Immerse yourself in nature. Join us
structuring and restringing old favor- for a photographic exhibition, featur-
ites. Class meets every Wednes- ing photos taken by the Wildlife
day. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Free. Photographer of the Year. 1:30 -
3:30 PM. Free.
• Friday, January 4*
• Wednesday, January 9 C~o
MFA Lecture-Italian terra-cotta
and master drawings from the
Cleveland Museum of Art. 9:30 AM -
NOON. Price based on membership.
• Tuesday, January 8
The Great Books Dis-
cussion Group will now
meet the second Tuesday of each
month. NOON -1:30 PM.
Second Wednesdays
Live concert series - ,
Relax during the lunch
hour with a bit of classical music
while you snack on your sack lunch.
11:30 - 1:30 PM. Free. Additional
dates - 2/13, 3/13, 4/10
• Friday, January 11
Get close up and per-
sonal with grizzly,
black and polar bears
at the IMA. 3:00 -
5:15 PM. $4.00/$4.50.
V
New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 1
the area, whenever one animal is re-
moved from its' territory, another will
move in. If there is available food, wild-
life will be attracted to the area.
Almost all animals relocated to an-
other area die within one year due to
territorial disputes and food shortages.
This is hardly a "humane" solution to
the problem.
The most effective way to eliminate
unwanted animals is to make your
home and yard undesirable for them -
especially by eliminating their food sup-
ply. Rats, roaches, opossums and rac-
coons all thrive on pet food (especially
when left outside overnight) and gar-
bage in unsecured bags or cans. If an
animal has built a nest or den in your
home, you can often encourage them
to leave by placing mirrors, bright lights,
radios, or predator urine (available at
sporting goods stores) in their nesting
area. Animals can be discouraged from
feeding on your plants by placing fake
owls, snakes or hawks in the area, plac-
ing net material over the plants, or add-
ing flashing lights or noise to the area.
Attaching shiny wind chimes to your
tomato plants or pecan trees may be
Spring Holiday
Friday, March 29*
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27
Enjoy a morning matinee of Un
Ballo in Maschera (Masked Ball) at
Lambert Hall. Opera excerpts per-
formed by local musicians. 9:30 AM
-1:00 PM. $5.00.
Wednesday, January 23*
Help Save a Life - Maybe your
Own. West U Fire Marshal, Al Collins
plans to give away 30 smoke detec-
tors. Today's presentation features
videos and information regarding fire
prevention, fire safety and home es-
cape plans for all ages. 10:00-11:30
AM. Free.
• Tuesday, January 29*
Holiday I
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Independence Day
Thursday, July 4 5olidWaete
effective in protecting them from squir-
rels and birds. For more information on
eliminating pests from your home, con-
tact a professional exterminator or the
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition,
Inc. at www.hvrc-houston.org. If you
find a sick or injured animal in or around
your home, call the West U Police De-
partment at 713.668.0330 and an officer
will be dispatched to assist you.
(Crime up Close - cont. from p. S)
stolen by another agency.
Theft
Labor Day
Monday, September 2
Thanksgiving
Thursday/Friday
November 28 & 29
Winter Holiday
Tuesday/Wednesday
kupecheduled December 24* & 25
6500 Rutgers - Nov. 2. Check stolen
from residence possibly by worker.
3700 University - Nov. 7. Purse sto-
len from seat of baby stroller parked on
playground.
3100 Georgetown - Nov. 21. Con-
crete statue stolen from porch.
3800 Tennyson - Nov. 24. Several
potted plants stolen from garden.
2600 Pemberton - Nov. 25. Laptop
computer stolen. Resident possibly
knows suspect.
3900 Bellaire - Nov. 25. Suspect
drove off without paying for gas.
3300 University - Nov. 30.
Lawnmower stolen from pickup truck.
pic
5300 Kirby - Nov. 1. Several video
tapes stolen from store.
Domestic Disturbances -two.
2002
City of West University Place
UP 3800 University Boulevard
West University Place, Texas 77005
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Council Meeting @ ~b ence Room.
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