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Home My WebLink AboutMayPARK VISIONS BECOME A REALITY Mosquito Season It is warm and has rained a great deal The merry-go-round keeps turning and turning, West U. citizens keep giving The mosquitoes are out in force and and giving, and now new state of the art parkscapes are becoming reality fighting them this year is going to be throughout this small city. harder than ever. Since The Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc., incorporated in The City has begun its open air 1988, began vigorously raising funds to carry out the ambitious dictates of the mosquito spraying. Neighborhood Tapley-Lunow Parks and Open Space Plan, over $400,000 has been contrib- spraying is done so that each street is uted. Colonial Park has doubled in size, the Milton Street site has been pur- covered once a week. The spray truck chased, trees, pathways, and landscaping have been set in place, playground is out between the hours of 9:OOpm equipment and a volleyball court have been added and much more. and 1:00am. This time period has The greatest achievement so far is the total renovation of Wier Park which been set aside in order that the spray draws hundreds weekly to its resurfaced basketball and tennis courts, new comes in contact with the most benches and picnic tables. Two play stations, one for older children and mosquitoes at a time when fewer another with a rubberized surface for tots, are included in the improvements. people are outdoors. We are using a The total cost of the Wier renovation was $175,000. Of that amount, West U. chemical that is low in environmental citizens, through the Friends, donated $87,000. toxicity, yet has proven effective in To date, the net proceeds of this year's hugely popular Park Lovers Ball testing by the Harris County Mosquito -iounts to about $90,000. That sum together with other funds donated by Control District against both common residents, will be enough for the completion of the Milton Street site. Plans nuisance mosquitoes and those that include a "seashore" playground and wavy walk designed especially to stimu- carry St. Louis Encephalitis. late the imaginations of young children. The "outdoor room" and open game Neighborhood spraying will never lawn plans for this site have been completed. eradicate all of our mosquitoes. It is "Although the Friends and the Parks Board have had no formal discussion, important to identify those sources of Judson Park in the 'chimney area' needs our attention," said Ross Frazer, stagnant water where mosquitoes chairman of the Friends. breed. Most of us live near such water About $700,000 more will be needed for Judson and to complete the remain- and don't even realize it. Mosquitoes der of the Tapley-Lunow Plan, which includes the purchase of the two remain- will breed in the smallest quantity of ing lots adjacent to Colonial Park, according to Jere Ahrens, Friends treasurer. water found in empty flower pots or Recently, a longtime West U. family donated a $10,000 memorial gift. Other other unused open containers. Larvae sources of income include a resident's $47,000 bequest, Wortham Foundation can also be found growing in yard Inc. grants of $100,000, $50,000 and $180,000 from Park Lovers Balls. The drain inlets and in roof gutters that do Friends also sponsor Parkfest, and sell engraved park pavers. not completely empty. When the bugs "To complete the campaign for West U. parks, the Friends look forward to the start to swarm, remember to search continued and overwhelming patronage of the citizens of West. U.", said your yard for stagnant water. Of Chairman Frazer. course, other more obvious sources of Linda Gray, chairman of the enormously successful 1995 Park Lovers Ball, open water need immediate attention. asks all citizens of West University to patronize the businesses and show Swimming pools that are not main- appreciation to those who donated time and money to the Ball which benefited tained, vacant lots that hold water, the continued expansion and enhancement of our City's parks. abandoned fish ponds, and other Sponsors problems associated with uninhabited ABB Vetco Gray, Inc.; Accente; The Accessory Place; Acoustic Hearing & properties should be brought to the Allergy Center; Jan & Jere Ahrens; Allegro Italian Cafe & Bakery; Alley attention of the City. Theatre; David Allums; Apple Travel; Auntie Pasto's; Babbage's; Baker Call the Health Division of the City Hughes; Inteq; Baker-Jackson Nissan/Olds; Baroid Drilling & Completion of West University Place for more See Park Visions Page 8 information at 662-5836. Inside Council Chambers frern the aye's Desk 11'.. we are doing our best to sen e you and our City... We appreciate your confidence in us and thank you for the opportunity to continue and perhaps complete sonic of the tasks we have begun. Bill Watson At this writing, the time for filing for a place on the ballot for the City election on May 6, 1995, has passed, and no one has evidenced an intention to oppose the current administration. By the time you receive this edition of City Currents, the election will be over. Council is not foolish enough to believe that all of the electorate is in agreement with all actions of its City government all the time. But we do hope that most of you understand that we are doing our best to serve you and our City as best we can. We appreci- ate your confidence in us and thank you for the opportunity to continue and perhaps complete some of the tasks we have begun. Please be assured that we do not intend to coast through the next two years. In fact, because we start from experi- ence, we should be able to do a better job than was possible two years ago. One of the primary objectives of all of us is to have more town meetings. This is your City and we earnestly desire to know how it can better meet your expectations as a hometown for you and your family. We will try to schedule such meetings far enough in advance so that you will know the date, time and subject. Please try to attend. As we continue to replace the City's infrastructure and expand into other areas of West U., we must consider the next bond election, and we must decide whether or not we want to purchase the YMCA property. During the next two years, the business of your city government should continue as an orderly, efficient, and cost-effective effort, responsive to the citizenry and ever open to the concept that improvement is possible and to be desired. We pledge our best efforts to serve West U. to the best of our collective ability and we ask for your help and good will. Page 2 vans a until membef's Desk "So, I' an an idealist, but dreanzs are the stuff that become reality. bile we may neg.>er realize all the elements in my faaltasy, some are attainable goals; and l look forward to being a pat's of the c5orc to make VIcst [J a perfect place for all of us." - Linda Lei: is West U, my hometown. In a perfect world, all lots here would be twice their existing size, utility lines would be underground, streets would be wider and have sidewalks, and everyone would have garage/driveway space for every vehicle he owned. There would be more park space, including some for animals to frolic with their owners and some where one could sit quietly and watch the world go by. There would be an adequate number of lighted playing fields that weren't adjacent to anyone's home and there would be an active youth program to provide kids of all ages an opportunity to be involved in neighborhood activities. There would be more street lights, left turn signals at Rice and University where they cross Kirby and a traffic light at Brompton and Holcomb. Everyone in Wei U. would recycle thus reducing landfill requirements and costs, and there would be a constant market for plastic and cardboard of all varieties. All city facilities would be improved to ensure that our citizens have the best possible service and that our employees have exemplary work environs. City staff and elected officials would cheerfully serve the community and always have the right solution to everyone's problems, including the placement of lift stations. West U. would be such a safe, secure neighbor- hood that no one would worry about walking late at night or be concerned about theft in broad daylight. Trees of the Class I and II variety would shade every house, and new home construction would be sensitive to protecting our environment and concerned about improving it. So, I am an idealist, but dreams are the stuff that become reality. While we may never realize all the elements in my fantasy, some are attainable goals, and I look forward to being a part of the effort to make West U a perfect place for all of us. And, if you have your own dreams for this special place we call home, won't you share them with me? Mayor Bill Wptson (665-3-9 69) (666-0-1,341 Mayor Pro T em Torn Rushing Cite Council PAembers Teresa W. Fogler (664-64"33), Lind Le=6.is (662-5812);. Stan RILC ndless (659 183G) Z21 1 Cit,j Manager Nfichae! Tanner (662-5812) 33CO nUniversity Boulevard - s-foust€ n, T es as 77005 668- 44,1 I City Page 3 New Utility Payment T pop lox! A drive-by utility payment drop- b h b i ll d A h A Aft ox as een nsta e on m erst between Auden and College. It is located on the left side of the street The Recycling Committee is continuing its mission to reduce the amount of (Remember, Amherst is a one-way waste that is delivered to the landfill. While leaves and grass clippings are street). taken to a remote composting facility, it makes much more sense to keep them The drop-box is currently opera- in your own back yard and reap the benefits. If you throw them together in a tional. Please seal your check and pile, add a little dirt, and leave them alone, in a few months, you will have a payment stub in an envelope before nutrient rich product to be mixed into your garden--with very little effort! dropping it in. DO NOT INSERT CASH! At the April I Oth City Council workshop, the purchase of the first 100 com- We hope this addition will be an post bins was approved. After researching several kinds of bins currently on the added convenience. market, the Recycling Committee decided to offer two different bins to West U. residents. The larger one, an open cube made of plastic-coated wire, is big City Election enough for almost anyone's grass clippings and leaves. The smaller one is a The General Election to elect a cylinder with a lid, made of 100% recycled plastic, with holes to allow water mayor and four council members and air to circulate. It's a good choice for smaller yards. Both are simple to will be held on Saturday, May 6, assemble and use, not too heavy, and provide easy access to the final composted 1995. The polling times are soil. 7:00am to 7:00pm. The following ` The City Council has approved the subsidy of these compost bins and because re the four precincts where W UP of the City's generosity, the cost of either bin is $15. If you would like to start residents may cast their ballots: composting in your own back yard (or if you want to form a Composting Precinct 15: St. Andrew's Pres- Cooperative with a few neighbors), call Cindy Neal (665-3949) to find out byterian Church where to pick up your bin. (5308 Buffalo Speedway) Precinct 87: Scout House A composting demonstration site is planned and you will be able to direct Edloe) (6108 your. questions to West U's very own Master Composter. If you would like to learn more, training classes will be offered starting in June. Precinct 133 133: Colonial Park Recreation Center Help! Volunteers Needed - Got a Couple of ours? (4130 Byron) `Precinct 183: Senior Wing/ The Cardboard Recycling Dropoff has been approved to continue indefinitely, Community Building from 8:00am to 3:00pm on the last Saturday of each month. So far, the dropoff (6104 Auden) has been staffed mostly by the Recycling Committee. We had no idea it would *R l be so successful, and we need your help! If you can donate a couple of hours of ef ects a change in precinct your time to receive the cardboard and help load the flatbed trucks as cardboard location is dropped off, give Patsy Graham (660-9710) a call. It's lots of fun! We hope Early `Toting by personal appear- to have a long list of volunteers and you would be called once a quarter to come ance will be conducted each week- to our aid. Call now! day at the City Secretary's office between the hours of 8:00am and Cardboard Drop Off Statistics S:OOpm beginning on Monday, :pril 17, 1995, and ending on In the first three months of operation, we have averaged 2,069 pounds of Tuesday, 11195 2 1995. cardboard, for which the City was paid approximately $107 per month. We also , An application to vote by mail deferred the cost of disposal at the landfill by approximately $100. Don t toss it--save it! may be obtained by calling 662- 5813. Summer Parks and Recreation Continued Page 4 participate. Swim team enrollment is limited to the first Tri-Swim: A specially designed program to help the tri- , 120 swimmers. athlete improve swimming skills, times and endurance. Afternoon practice meets Monday thru Thursday, May Master swimmers welcome!! Class limited to 15! 22-June 1 Day/Time: Tue & Thur/ 8:00-9:30pm 8yrs & under: 3:45-4:30pm Dates: (10 weeks) June 6-August 15 (No class 7/4) 9-11 yrs: 4:30-5:15pm Class Fees: $60 res. $65 n/res. 12 yrs & up: 5:15-6:00pm Instructor: Jane Snyder * * Morning practice meets Monday thru Thursday, Water Running: An excellent cardio-vascular workout beginning June 5. using different running and kicking techniques. This class 10yrs & under: 7:00-8:00am will consist of a 15 minute warm-up and stretch, 30 min- 11 yrs & up: 8:00-9:00am utes of Aerobic run and a 15 minute stomach toning and Fees: $60 res. $70 n/res. cool down. Students are required to purchase an Aqua Youth Tennis: Class consists of 4 hours of hands-on Jogger belt prior to 1st class. (Please contact Parks & instruction and 1 private lesson. Students must provide Rea Dept. regarding purchase) Class limited to 15! own racquet and a can of balls. Open to 7yrs & up. Class Day/Time: Mon, Tue & Thurs / 10:15-11:15am limited to 10! Dates: (10 weeks) June 12-August 24 (No class June 22 Day/Time: Beginning 7-12yrs / Tue - 8:00-9:00am & June 26) Intermediate 7-12yrs / Thurs - 8:00-9:00am Class Fees: $ 55 res. $60 n/res. Dates: (4 weeks) June 6-June 27, July 11- August 1 Instructor: Pat Sacaris Class Fees: $45 res. $50 n/res. Women on Weights: An exciting 8 week strength training Instructor: Rebecca Kelly program designed for women only. Improves your strength Location: Colonial Park and flexibility while boosting your energy level to help you Adult Programs get through your daily regime. For ages 20yrs. &up. Aqua Fitness: An excellent cardio-vascular workout which Limited to 8! uses all muscles of the body. Also a good calorie burner. Class Format: 10 minute warm-up with stretching, 30 Class limited to 30! minutes of intense station workout, and 10 minutes of cool Day/Time: Mon, Wed, & Fri / 8:00-9:00pm down. Dates: (6 weeks) June 5-July 14 Day/Time: Tue & Thurs / 9:00-10:30am, 10:30-Noon, Class Fees: $ 50 res. $ 55 n/res. 1:00-2:30pm, & 6:00-7:30pm Instructor: Cheri Lewis Dates: (8 weeks) June 6-August 8 (No class 7/4) Basic Training: This class will help develop strength, Fees: $45 res. $55 n/res. endurance, and flexibility. You will feel the rewards of Supply Fee: $5 payable at the time of registration improving the strength, tone, and flexibility of your - - musculo-skeletal system. You will get a great personalized CUT curreq s workout learning proper form and technique using Univer- Of sal equipment, free weights, and stretching. Designed for West ' niive < H= Place, i e people of all ages and fitness levels. Limited to 8! is published bythe Day/Time:Monday / 1:00-2:OOpm, 5:45-6:45pm C,onnmunicatiomts Committee ivas,cy, C hairrt Wednesday / 1:00-2:00pm, 6:00-7:00pm Dates: (8 weeks) May 17-July 10 & July 19-Sept. 11 Pri oduc~ iR for ='As p ~-vided Fees: $45 res. $55 n/res. uou(h EhL.f3€fort.s of S7' 'e Griffl O Instructor: Christine Kipper U111 u s n Ri e d) e ' Tennis: Class consists of4 hours of hands-on instruction C itt 21'tel1ts, wele«aes voui- cv~tt~toi~~o,ia: _ v~v,a<~ to 11-: and 1 private lesson. Student must supply racquet and one tJP„ti. rsit- 1131-vd-, ous_011 770C, can of balls. Open to 14yrs & up. Class limited to 8! c/o Chief rif lth o the 10dt C. I, the month Level:DaylTime: preceding pi},lication to ussul-'~ Beginning Tue / 6:00-7:00pm considers icon. It is the poiicV ca U le £ y Intermediate Thurs / 6:00-7:00pm t?t t, e., sits 'lace co isc_ :a _t c cat e !t Dates: (4 weeks) June 5-June 27, & July 11-August I brasis of ra ,.e> creod color, n at o_tal o i . (No class 7/4) see religPc"n, agE else an status or Class Fees: $45 res. $50 n/res. Instructor: Rebecca Kelly a 0~ V~ May 19 Crime lose March 1995 Burglary of Habitation 2621 Sunset - A bicycle was stolen from an open garage. 4036 Ruskin - A white male de- scribed as 62", 1901bs, wearing a bright multicolored shirt or jump suit was seen leaving the rear of this residence. The suspect had turned off the electricity to this house, taken the screen off a window, and pried open a rear door. When the door was pried open, an alarm was activated. The alarm scared the suspect off. Finger- prints were retrieved at the scene. Burglary of Building ' '1418 Rice - A bicycle was stolen _-vm an open garage. Property was also taken from a vehicle that was parked in the garage. 6337 Westchester - Two bicycles were stolen during the night from an open garage. One bicycle was found abandoned by an officer on patrol. 5804 Kirby - During the night, unknown suspect(s) broke out the door of the Radio Shack and stole property. Burglary of Auto 2631 Bissonnet - A vehicle parked at the Marquis Bar was broken into. The stereo and personal property were taken. 6100 Mercer -A purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle. 4238 Dartmouth - A window was broken out of a vehicle parked on the street and a portable cellular tele- phone was taken. 4212 Sunset - A window was. .oken out of a vehicle and a brief- case and cellular phone were taken. 6500 Vanderbilt - A stereo and other items were taken from a jeep. from Me Chief's Desk Spring has filled the air and West University Place is alive with people partici- pating in spring activities. The ball fields are full, residents are taking full advantage of spring weather to run/walk/skate or bicycle in the community. Well, in keeping with "spring spirit", I dedicate this column to some good news. First, we want to thank a contractor by the name of Aureo Lopez who cared enough to report a theft he saw. Mr. Lopez, a carpenter, was working on a garage. Returning from lunch he observed a 40-year-old black male riding off on a bicycle that had been stored in the garage. Mr. Lopez called for the suspect to stop. The suspect rode off and Mr. Lopez followed in his truck, using his cellular phone to call the police. The suspect dropped the bicycle, stating "Take it, then". A passenger in Mr. Lopez's truck took custody of the bicycle and Mr. Lopez continued to follow the suspect. Our officers arrived and took George Dale Dawkins into custody. Charges were filed on the suspect for burglary of a building. And in case you were wondering, Mr. Dawkins did have an extensive criminal history. Thanks Mr. Lopez. The second bit of good news comes in the form of our crime rates. In 1994, we had a 9.4% decrease in crime over 1993. And so far, 1995 provides a promise of more of the same. This type of improvement in our safety and the security of our property is only possible through the combined efforts of vigilant neighbors and responsive police officers. Together, we are making a difference! Finally, a short note on our recent reorganization. At the end of 1994, City Council approved a reorganization of the Police Department which removed a layer of administration and reassigned responsibilities among remaining manag- ers. The real "pay-off' has been in the increased productivity seen from our current managers. Our staff has come up with several innovative solutions for long term issues. A new, fresh approach has been taken in new employee training and continuing education. All of this translates into increased service for you, our customers. Stephen M. Griffith, Chief of Police Support our Police Officers an Special Olympics Did you know the largest worldwide sporting event for 1995 is the Special Olympics World Games taking place in Hartford, Conn., this July 1 - 9. Our very own Sergeant Mike Peterson will be there representing Texas police officers and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Torch Run benefits Special Olympics, a year round athletic program for athletes with mental retardation. Mike has been a top fund-raiser for Special Olympics, raising more than $160,000 in his eight years of participation. This is Mike's third international event, running a relay with 65 police officers from around the world, bringing the "Flame of Hope" to the Opening Ceremonies. Come out on Saturday, May 20th, to the Kirby Grill (5712 Kirby Drive) and support Mike in his efforts to raise money. Every dollar spent at the restaurant on that day will go directly to Texas Special Olym- pics. We appreciate the support of Fred and Bob Deering, the owners of the Kirby Grill, for their support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Seniors prize! 2:00 - 3:00. Free. June 14, Wednesday - Have you heard the word numerol- ogy and don't know what it's all about? Our speaker today, Anna Starr, will enlighten us on the topic. I lam - noon. Donations accepted for the speaker. June 15, Thursday- Victoria Lightman has added another tour to our calendar. The subject today is furniture as art. We will visit shops and studios and talk to the artist/ craftsmen about their work. You may even find a piece you can't live without. 12:30-4:00. $10.00 Page 6 Mondays Bridge 10:00 - 2:00 Sit & Get Fit Exercise 11:00 - 12:00 Hula Dance Lessons 2:00 - 4:00 Tuesdays: Early Risers Exercise 9:00 - 10:00 Houston Arthritis Foundation Water exercise at Colonial Park 10:15-11:00 Ukulele Band & Singers 10:30 -12:00 Travel Slides - Through May 2:00-4:00 Wednesdays: Sit & Get Fit Exercise 11:00 - 12:00 A Little Day Music 11:00 -1:30 Lunch Bunch (3rd Wednesday) 12:00 - 2:00 Beading 1:00 - 3:00 Thursdays: Early Risers Exercises 9:00 - 10:00 Houston Arthritis Foundation Water exercises at Colonial Park 10:15-11:00 Parkinson Foundation Exercise and Speech Therapy 11:00 - 1:30 Ceramics/Crafts 12:00 - 3:00 AARP Meeting (3rd Thursday) 2:00 - 4:00 Fridays: AARP Defensive Driving 9:00 - 1:00 (June 16 & 23) Sit and Get Fit Exercise 11:00 - 12:00 Parkinson Foundation Luncheon (3rd Friday) at Tracey Gee 11:00 - 2:00 12 Oaks Club Luncheon at St. George Orthodox Church (1st Fri) 11:30 - 1:00 Bingo 3:00 - 4:30 West University Community u ietln oar Page 7 May 1995 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Newcomer's Club Friends of Building and Newcomer's Club General Election Board Meeting, West U Parks @ Standards Commis- Coffee, 10:30am - 7:00am-7:00pm 7:30pm @ Council 6:15pm, Conference Sion @ 6:30pm, Noon @ WestU Pct. 15 @ St. Chamber Room Council Chamber Methodist Church Andrews Pres. Pct. 87 @ Scout Parks Board @ Rotary Club, 7:15am House 7:30pm, Conference @ HESS Building Pct. 133 @ Room Colonial Park Pct. 183 @ Senior Wing (Community Bldg.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Council Workshop Zoning and Planning @ 6:30pm, @ 7:30pm, Council Conference Room Chamber Council Meeting @ Rotary Club, 7:15 am 7:30pm, Council @ HESS Building Chamber 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Zoning Board of Adjustment @ 7:30pm, Council Chamber Rotary Club, 7:15am @ HESS Building 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Council Workshop West U Garden Rotary Club, 7:15am @ 6:30pm, Club 10:00am - @ HESS Building Conference Room 1:00pxn @ Council Chamber Council Meeting @ 7:30pm, Council Chamber 21 22 23, 24 25 26 27 Upcoming Events Fourth of July Celebration, July 4th National Nite Out, August lst 28 29 30 31 Page 8 Park Visions, continued, from Page I Fluids; Beautique; Beck's Prime; The Bedroom Store; BJ Services Company; Clint Black & Lisa HartmapBoys to Men; Michele Bray Interiors; Brennan's; British Isles; Britton Three; Carol & John Burke; California Pizza Kitchen; Winfield Campbell; Carraba's; Carrington's Bluff, Champion Elevators, Inc.; Murray and Teresa Fogler; The Changing Look; The Children's Museum of Houston; Chili's Grill & Bar; Christiane's; Dr. Scott A. Cohen; Jeep Collins Jewerlymaker; Compass Bank; Cookie Bouquet; Creative Flooring; Darla et Louise; Datel Tool Company; Decorative Arts, Inc.; Del Lago Resort; Delmonico's; Cris Dishman; Doubletree Hotel; Donna Durbin; 814 M. St.; Enron Corporation; Enron Europe, Ltd.; Enron Capitol & Trade Resources, Inc.; Ensco Offshore; Europe in the Village; Linda & Mark Evans; Evin Thayer Studios; Fine Toon Cartoon Art Gallery; Flower Corner; Ms. Chandler Ford; Four Seasons Hotel; Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.; Carol & Ross Frazer; Shara Fryer; Gwen & David Fullbrook; Giovanni; Betty & Richard Gray; Linda & Rod Gray; Hard Rock Cafe; Bobbie Hardy; Laura Henson; The Heritage Club; Home Entertain- ment, Inc.; Houston Ballet Company, Houston Bread Company; Houston City Club; Houston Fire Museum; Houston Grand Opera.; Houston Gymnastics Academy; Houston Museum of Natural Science; Houston Oilers; Houston Oriental Rug Gallery; Houston Symphony Orchestra; Hunan Restaurant; Lynn & Dave Huston; The Iowa Store; Jack's Grill; Gayle & Danny Jackson; Jacques Dessange Pavilion; Jags; JMH Supermarket; Joseph Anthonys; Barbara Kenna; Ken- neth C. Kern Personnel Services, hlc.; Key Auto Werks; Mary & Wally Knapp; Lancaster Hotel; Le Peep; Linda Lewis Handwoven Originals; Janet & David Lionberger; Live Oak Plantation Lodge; Beverly & Jack Loftis; M & M Vacuum Company; Jeanne Marosis; Marshall Field's; Kaye Marvins Photography, Ginni & Richard Mithoff; Molina's; Morganti Texas, Inc.; Murphy Oil U.S.A., Inc; Nit Noi Restaurant; Old Orchard Golf Club, Diana Parker; Patricia's; Perimeter Gallery; Pinkett Express Valet; Post Oak Grill; Prego; Prima Pasta; Pueblo Cantina; Quality Time Toys; Ritz-Carlton Hotel; Gary Ross; Carol & Skip Rowley; Dr. and Mrs. Enrique Sanchez; Scott-Wynne Outfitters; 77005 Open Commit- tee; Skeeter's Mesquite Grill; Smithereens Handpainted Glass; The Sitting Room/Ginger Barber Design; Small Miracles Maternity; Society for the Performing Arts; Cindy and Mike Sparkman; Connie & Rick Spencer; Stark Carpet; Status Faux; Stop, Look & Learn; Sunset Blvd. Animal Clinic; Surroundings; Jane & Gary Swanson; Tootsies, Inc.; Toys to Love; The Train Station; Travel Agency in the Park; Martha Tucker; Uniglobe City Center Travel, Inc.; University of Houston Creative Writing Program; Urban Retreat; Variety Fair; Village Brewery; City of West University Place; Westin Galleria Hotel; Westin Oaks Hotel; White Horse Academy of Martial Arts; Reid Wilson; Dennis Wright & Associates; Wyndham Warwick Hotel; Dr. Paul & Susan Young. Thanks to all of our sponsors! City of West University Place 3800 University Blvd. Houston, Texas 77005 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 600 Houston, TX