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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecembercST UNIVEQ&TY IDLA Volume 24, No. 12 All _rc-_ the 7~~,(scycleXpress By: Adrienne Bullard, Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Committee The new recycling drop- off center, RecycleXpress, opened officially on Satur day, September 10 with a brief presentation by Cindy Neal, former Recycling Committee chairman and current City Council Member. Cindy thanked past and present City Council members and mayors Teresa Fogler and Bill Watson for their sup- port of a center that would increase West U's recycling capabilities. Also acknowledged as instrumental in get- ting the center built were Jerry Burns, former deputy director of Public Works, Edward Menville, our Public Works Di- rector, and the Solid Waste Reduction Board. The center, located at the corner of Dincans Street and Westpark, has been in the works for over a year. It is a response both to the ris- ing cost of landfilling our garbage and to requests from citizens who have been wanting to expand the city's recycling program. The idea is to decrease the total amount of garbage left on the curb by providing an alternative means of dis- posal for recyclable materials. RecycleXpress accepts plastics, types (Continued on page 3) December 1997 C I 0-\~ rn$*f#fflt f, Holiday Camp on December 22, 23, 29, 30, & 31 from 9: 00 Am - 2:00 Pm at the Scout House. Cost is $44160NR. Registration is December I for residents and December 3 for non-residents. Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 PM in the parking lot between City Hall and the Police Department, on the the 3800 block of University. The West University Police Explorers youth group is host- ing a food and toy drive through December 10th. Do- nations of non-perishable food items and new, un- wrapped toys may be dropped off at the West U Police De- partment (3814 University), 24-hours a day through the end of the drive. All items collected will be do- nated to the Aids Foundation Houston Food Bank and Red Ribbon Toy Drive. For information, please call 713.668.0330. HAVE A SAFE AND HAP. HOLIDAY SEASON! The grand opening of West U's recycling center was a great success. Involved in the opening were, from left to right, Bill Watson, Mayor Teresa Fogler, Councilmember Cindy Neal, former Deputy Director of Public Works Jerry Burns, and Recycling Center chair Adrienne Bullard. i _ r' • Citizen Work Order 7 • City Life 3 • Community Bulletin Board 8 • Employee Spotlight 4 • Inside Council Chambers..... 2 • Police Blotter 5 • Senior Calender 7 Inside Council Chambers Aom By: Mayor Teresa Fogler One of the most fascinating projects on the Council's table for 1998 and be- yond is the examination of our city's future short and long term. Recently, a "Request for Qualifications" was dis- patched to numerous city planning firms seeking interested professionals to aid us in the singular endeavor. In early 1998, we will begin the selection pro- cess in earnest, culminating in the hir- ing of a consulting firm by early Febru- ary, if possible. Funds have been bud- geted to cover the costs involved in this undertaking and Council is chomping at the bit to get underway. Throughout this planning process, which could span several years, we will be soliciting ideas from citizens about any and every aspect of life in West U. Although both the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council have discussed general issues involved in developing a long range plan for our community, no specifics have been de- cided. We are open to any ideas which will result in positive solutions for our community. General areas of consideration in- clude: * Designing a long range plan for our "downtown" district; * Developing unique characteristics such as City entry signs, street signs, and street lighting to clearly identify West U and to act as a deterrent to crime; * Examining traffic patterns and meth- ods to calm traffic on our streets; and "overlaying" our City with pathways designed to connect all areas of the City for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. All of these issues and more will be considered hand-in-hand with our cur- rent infrastructure program. As you can see, no idea is too big or too small to be considered as part of this long range planning process. Our only goal is to enhance our community to make it the most people-friendly, picturesque City in which to raise a fam- ily and live out our lives. We hope you will be as excited about the possibilities as we are, and that you will join in the process by participating in the town hall meetings and other forums which will be available to you as we proceed to our goal of establishing a vision for West U for the next fifty years or more. Page 2 ®®0®~®0e~®®a~~0oe~oo 0 December eethig5 3 0 ® a There will be rio p © chmiges in this month's c' ~ o meeting schedule. The Q a m Q City Council will con- a Q vene on its regular scheduled second and ® fourth Mondays, De- o o cember 8 and Decem- ber22. a o Mission, strategic priorities established Council During the course of several Coun- cil workshops held in September and October, the City Council has estab- lished six strategic priorities to guide the City over the next two years. The priori- ties are to: • Create a unique identity for West U; • Provide for the fair and consistent enforcement of City ordi- eral action steps that will be monitored over the next two years. As part of this effort, the City will be hiring a consulting planner to look at several aspects of the first priority, in- Our mission... To keep our City a livable urban community of families enjoying the small town virtues of neighborliness, safety, and community pride with a well- managed, responsive government. nances; • Improve City-wide communica- tions with citizens; Enhance direct Council-board/ committee communications; • Achieve world class status in ser- vice delivery, cost and efficiency; and Expand the influence of West U in regional issues. Each of the priorities include sev- eluding the devel- opment of a long- term and compre- hensive vision for the City in the year 2025. The Council also wants to con- duct quarterly town meetings to receive citizen comments on important issues facing the community. The first meeting, scheduled for January, will review the City's qual- ity of life ordinances and how we pro- vide for the enforcement of these laws that have an affect on our daily lives. For a complete copy of the strate- gic priorities and goals, check our web site or contact Thelma Lenz at 662.5810 City Currents is published monthly by the City of West University Place, Texas Mayor Teresa Fogler (662.5801) Cite Council Members Tong- Davis (662.5808), Cindy Ideal (662.584.7), Cindy Sparkman (662.5848). Patrick Starich (662.5889) City Caarreaats welcomes your contributions. horvvard material to 3800 University Boulevard, llouston, Tn 77005, c/o Thelma Lenz by the 10th of the month preceding publication. General tnfornnation: 66'0.4444 City Ivlanag e She-man E'ehl: 662.5810; e nna al: s~,ehl ca b€ c ~gn~ ~~e~ tty pl~c..a~,.e~s GYvb+,' ;'.CZ.i1'£S~'eradll'erSlEy-llttC~.t:.ZFS> `i isit us all "he V".or;d WItf1e K'i'el) at City Life Page 3 AOL" Let the registrations begin Registration for Winter/Spring classes begins on Monday December 8th at 8:30 AM for residents. Non-residents can begin signing up on Wednesday, December 10th at 8:30 AM. Please see insert for a complete schedule and class listing. Newcomer's holiday happenings Get in the spirit with some < Christmas carolling around the neighborhood. • F " On Sunday, December 21, everyone will meet at the home of Me- lissa Siegel, 3750 Georgetown, for some warm refreshments before heading out to bring Christmas cheer to West U. If you would like to join us, please contact Lori Beggins at 667.7774. The West U playgroups will be having their annual holiday party on Saturday, December 6 from 3 PM - 5 PM at the home of Sarah Moore, 4212 Rice. We are asking that each child bring a wrapped toy to be donated to charity. The party cost is $3 per child. Parents and kids are welcome even if they can't make it to regular play group dates. Please RSVP to Sandra Kovachi at 662.3721. The West U newcomer's playgroups are sponsoring a children's clothing drive. Please drop off any clothing in good condition to the home of Elisabeth Dyer, 6434 Rutgers, the week of December 8. All proceeds will benefit a local area women and children's shelter. Please help us make the holidays a little easier for those in need. Celebrate Arbor Day & the official opening of Judson Park January 17, 1998. Look for more details next month The follow-up file \=1 The following comment/question was re- ceived in response to the Citizen's Sur- vey mailed out early this year. We'll pub- lish many of your questions and com- ments in this and future editions of City Currents. Comment: I never knew the City had a golf course! Where is Houston Hills and why isn't it promoted more? Response: Houston Hills Golf Course is a privately operated golf course built on the City of West Uni- versity Place's old landfill. It is lo- cated on Ruffino Road just east of Beltway 8 and south of the Southwest Freeway. Several years ago, the City entered into a contract with Chuck Bersen, president of Houston Hills, to develop the course on our landfill and oper- ate it as a private enterprise. In re- turn for his use of our property, Mr. Bersen pays the City a percentage of the profits from course operations. Houston Hills is an 18-hole course with nine holes on our property and nine holes on property that the City of Bellaire owns. Edward R. Menville Public Works Director Ina nutshell 27~. With all the hoopla about recycling these days, resident Bob Whitman wants to advise other residents about keeping plastic foam packing peanuts out of the landfills. If you have more plastic peanuts than you know what to do with, take them to a packaging company. Two local companies are Parcel Plus, 3139 W. Holcome at Buffalo Speedway, and the other is Post Net, 2620-B S. Shepherd Drive at Westheimer. Please be sure that the peanuts are clean, dry and reusable. Otherwise, the packaging centers will not accept them. For more information, call the Plastic Loose-Fill Council at 800.828.2214. (RecyleXpress continued from page 1) 1 and 2), cardboard, and tin cans, as well as those materials that are already picked up at the curb: glass, aluminum cans, and paper. It is open 24-hours-a- day, 7-days-a-week, so you can recycle at your convenience. By using the RecycleXpress drop-off center, you can help West U keep waste disposal costs down, thereby keeping garbage pickup fees from increasing. So recycle at RecycleXpress today! The center is located at 5004 Dincans at Westpark (across from Goode's Sea- food Restaurant). N111= I With the coming of each Christmas sea- son, the same question arises: how to pay for it all? A recent perusal of the Southwestern Times newspaper of De- cember 19, 1946, gives a peek into what West U residents paid for Christmas fifty-one years ago. Does the lady of the house desire a new dress for the holidays? Mode O'Day at 2429 Rice Boulevard in the Village offered California-styled fash- ions for as low as $2.98. A tufted che- nille robe was offered at $8.98. If a new hairstyle was in order for Christmas, Barbara Jean in the Village offered a Christmas special- cold waves or ma- chine permanents for $12.50. The White House at 2525 University in the Village offered a wide variety of Christmas gifts, from neckties for $1 to $3.98, or a tablecloth for $3.49. Taylor's, also in the Village, advertised Hollywood dolls for $1.25, a 4-room bungalow doll house for $2.59, and a cap pistol for 39 cents. An array. of special Christmas foods was offered at the Rice Boulevard Food Market at 2501 Rice Boulevard. Tur- keys were offered at 65 cents a pound; hams for 59 cents a pound, and a pint of oysters for 49 cents. Cranberry sauce went for 23 cents, celery for 15 cents, a fifth of Garrett's wine for 94 cents, and Christmas decorated cakes for $1.97. The West University Place Historical Society welcomes new members. For information on how to join, please con- tact Susanne Evans at 667.4994. Page 4 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Officer Ken Macha has } spent his career as an officer in West U. Ken Macha is this month's employee in the spotlight. Ken is one of the de- tectives in the police department. He was born and raised in Rosenburg, where he currently resides with his Wife, Theresa and their seven year old son Cameron. Using the psychology degree he earned at Texas A&M, Ken taught troubled youth in an alternative educa- tion setting for two years before com- ing to West U. That was nine years ago, and the City has been fortunate to have this valuable employee on the force for so long. When asked about Ken, his supervi- sor, Lieutenant Eddie Harrold had this to say, "Ken has excellent knowledge about investigative techniques. He is currently heading up an investigation into multiple thefts and forgeries where checks have been stolen from the mail." He also said "Ken has the ability to with- stand the pressure of working multiple cases without becoming frustrated. It is truly a pleasure to have Ken as a part- ner." In addition to being a dectective, Ken also serves as a firearms instructor in the department. Ken said that when he's not being a crime fighter he enjoys golfing, hunting, target shooting, and spending as much time as possible with his son. We are proud to have this man in blue serve and protect the City of West U! City offices closed for holidays The City will be closed December 25- 26 and January 1. Trash pickup will re- sume on your next scheduled day. Be aware of Christmas hazards A candle lit Christmas tree at grandmother's house may be a think of the past, but fire hazards still loom in American homes, ready to turn this sea- sons joy into tragedy. According to the United Fire Admin- istration, "Residential fires are 14 per- cent more likely to happen during the holiday season and nearly 30 percent more likely to cause death." West Uni- versity Fire Chief Terry Stevenson says, "The holiday season is suppose to be a happy time of year. Every fire is tragic and needless and with some simple pre- cautions could be prevented." Chief Stevenson offers these safety tips to help prevent holiday fires: Decorate trees with consumer in- spected lights and double check for frayed or broken wires; Don't overload electrical outlets; Keep presents and decorations away from tree lights; Keep the tree well watered, as dry Birds of a feather... Those beautiful pink flamingos flock- ing in various yards around West U will not fly on until the owner of the home where one lands makes a contribution to the 1998 Park Lover's Ball! That do- nor then gets to decide where the bird will fly next. For your reservations to the West U parks benefit gala, which is always a sell out, call Gayle Jackson at 667.0027. Make plans now for February 14, 1998, at the Westin Oaks, while tables are still available. trees burn explosively. Do not place tree near a fireplace or an exit; Do not burn gift wrappings in the fireplace, as they can cause a chimney fire; If you use candles, place them in proper holders and away from flammable material;and last, but definitely not least, Buy and install a smoke detector! A working smoke detector can double your chance of survival in case of a fire. r Dags required for yard waste disposal by Kathryn Wilson, Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board All yard waste (leaves, twigs, grass clippings, etc.) must be placed in 30 gal- lon Kraft paper bags for curbside pick- up on residents' regular garbage pick- up days. Beginning January 1, 1998, the City will no longer collect yard waste left out in plastic bags. These paper bags are available currently at Randalls, Rice, JMH, and Builder's Square; additional stores may carry them in the future. City Council approved the ordinance requiring paper bag disposal of yard waste in June 1997. The rationale be- hind the ordinance was the skyrocket- ing cost of disposing yard waste which has surpassed the cost of regular gar- bage disposal. Our composting facility is willing to accept yard waste in the Kraft paper bags at no cost to the city. The 30-gallon Kraft paper bags have a number of advantages over plastic bags. They are completely biodegrad- able when composted commercially, and yet they do not quickly disintegrate in wet weather. They are easy to use; they hold a large amount of yard waste; they stand up on their own when being filled; and they are tough enough to be dragged around a yard without ripping. A num- ber of West U households have tested the bags and have been pleased with them. These paper bags are used also in several other Texas cities and in 27 other states. Residents who employ yard mainte- nance services are responsible for pro- viding their yard service personnel with the Kraft paper bags or directing them to purchase and use the bags for dis- posal of yard waste. Remember also that yard waste may not be left out be- fore noon on the day before residents' regular garbage pick-up. To help residents become aquainted with these bags, the City will be deliver- ing a free package of five Kraft bags to each residence. This delivery will take place during the second week of Decem- ber. When you bag that yard waste, make sure its paper. Questions? Call the Public Works Department at 713.662.5839. Police Blotter Page 5 6400 Rutgers-October 14. Resi- dents discovered 666 spray painted on the side and rear of their Suburban, which was parked in front of the resi- dence. No witnesses or sus- pects. 2800 University-October 14. Residents discovered 666 and a five pointed star spray painted on their brick fence. No witnesses or suspects to this offense. 6300 Annapolis-October 14. Residents discovered 666 spray painted on their vehicle's convenable top. Resi- dents advised hearing a car horn in the early morning hours, but did not see any- thing. No suspects or witnesses. 3500 Amherst-October 14. Resi- dents discovered a five pointed star inside a circle spray painted in black on the rear quarter panel of their vehicle. The vehicle was parked on the street in front of the house. No witnesses or suspects. 3900 Browning-October 21. Prop- erty owners reported that their vacant house had been vandalized. Most all of the glass doors and windows had been broken and most of the light fix- tures were also damaged. Lawn keeper observed two male juveniles in the rear of the property, but did not hear any- thing. Case still pending. 3600 Carnegie-October 25. Police were called to a vacant house where possible suspects were causing dam- age to the house. A side gate was dis- covered broken. Police were able to lo- cate the suspects from the evidence dis- covered at the scene. Case closed. 4100 Albans-October 26. An of- ficer discovered a broken windshield on a truck. It appeared that a pumpkin was thrown striking the windshield. No suspects or witnesses. Theft 3700 Nottingham-October 24. Resident had a couple of movers over to move furniture. Some jewelry was was taken from the car. The vehicle Burglary of a Motor Vehicle was parked in the street in front of the residence. No witnesses or suspects. 6600 Brompton-October 1. 5600 Rutgers-October 1. An officer A resident reported a cellular discovered a truck parked in the street phone missing from a truck that was parked in front of the resi- With a broken rear window. A rifle was dence. No suspects or wit- discovered missing from the truck. No nesses. 3000 Quenby-October 1. A resident reported the passenger SUSiPUULJ V1 W1LHUNbUb. 2900 Tangley-October 6. Resi- dents reported that their Jeep had been burglarized. The passenger side door was discovered opened, but all other doors were secured. The in dash radio, CD player, equalizer, and C.B. radio and a yellow case missing from the vehicle. The car was parked on the street in front of the house. No suspects or witnesses. 3300 Robinhood-October 1. Resi- dents reported that their vehicle's pas- senger side window had been broken and a cellular phone was taken out of the center console. The car was parked in the driveway east of the residence. No witnesses or suspects. 3100 Quenby-October 1. An officer discovered a car parked in the street with a broken vent window. Resident reported that a portable CD player was were discovered missing. The vehicle was parked on the street in front of the residence. No suspects or witnesses. 3100 Quenby-October 20. Resi- dents reported the rear window of their vehicle had been broken and a cassette tape case was removed from the inte- rior. The vehicle was parked in front of the residence. No suspects or witnesses. 2800 Quenby-October 20. Resi- (Continued on page 6) 1 Chief's Conner byPolic"OV02,Steueririffith The holiday season is here and your police department needs your help with a couple of pressing issues. First, we have been experiencing a series of forgeries and thefts related to checks and/or credit cards stolen from the mail. We have worked enough cases to de- velop a pattern. The mail is apparently being stolen from one of the postal sta- tions (one resident's credit card was stolen while his mail was "on hold" due to his vacation). The stolen checks are being combined with information ob- tained about residents from one of the public utilities (we suspect from the phone company). The crooks are tak- ing the social security number, driver's license number, and date of birth to have fake driver's licenses made. They 6e then using a fake driver's license with our resident's identifiers and their pictures to write checks or make credit card purchases. We are hav- ing success in charging and arresting suspects making the purchases, but we are still having trouble closing down the ring that is providing the checks and information. We are asking our residents to keep a very close eye on your checking and charge accounts. If you see any irregularity, please con- tact our office immediately. Secondly, we are experiencing a rash of late night vehicle burglaries. Late at night, we believe members of a gang are finding vehicles which have phones or brief cases located inside, breaking the window and stealing the property. Please help prevent your- self from being a victim by taking valu- ables from your car at night. From the members of your police de- partment, have a safe and happy holi- day season! Page 6 Key elements of the tree ordinance explained Under the City's Urban Forest Pres- ervation and Enhancement ordinance adopted in 1992, a protected tree is con- sidered to be any tree with a circumfer- ence of 36" or more anywhere in the city and any tree at least 19" circurnfer- ence located in the front yard, street side yard, right-of-way area or located on a site being developed. Prior to removing a tree, the property owner must submit an application to the urban forester. The urban forester will evaluate the tree and determine if re- placement is required. This evaluation is based on the condition of each indi- vidual tree. In most cases, if a healthy tree is removed, replacement inches will be required. If the tree is considered to be dead, diseased or hazardous, no re- placement will be required. In lieu of replacement inches, the owner may elect to donate money to a Tree Trust. The West University Tree Trust is run by a non-profit organization that charges per replacement inch and plants the trees somewhere else in the City. This fee is considered a donation, so you have a tax benefit! Look for more details about the West University Tree Trust in next month's newsletter. Any site that is intended for pre-de- velopment (i.e. demolition) or develop- ment (i.e. construction) activity must submit a Tree Disposition plan. This is an impact statement that requires the following iterns: ♦ Tree survey that depicts all trees (19" circumference and larger) on site or adjacent sites that could be affected; Site plan of the proposed construc- tion site; and Report of the disposition of each tree, for example, how the trees will be protected, trees to be removed and miti- gative methods to protect or enhance the tree's health. This disposition must be evaluated and approved by the City. Only after tree protection is in place will the activity be allowed to start. The site is inspected periodically during the regular building inspections. At the end of construction, a final inspection check is made to in- sure all replacements were planted. Many trees have been protected and saved during construction that otherwise might not have survived the construc- tion process. There is still some mortal- ity due to construction, but we believe the rate to be considerably lower than pre-ordinance. Since the enactment of this ordinance in 1992, approximately 4,457 diameter inches of trees have been planted in our city as a result of new home construction. Any questions regarding trees or the ordinance should be directed to the City's urban forester, Nes Tesno at 713.662.5893. (Blotter - continued from page 5) dents discovered a broken front window of their truck. A wallet was removed from the front glove box. The truck was parked on the street in front of the resi- dence. No suspects or witnesses. 3300 Rice-October 24. Residents reported the right front window of their vehicle broken and a portable AM/FM radio removed from the front seat. The vehicle was parked on the street in front of the residence. No suspects or wit- nesses. 3200 Georgetown-Residents dis- covered a broken window on their ve- hicle and a wallet and a pair of shoes missing from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on the street in front of the residence. No suspects or witnesses. 2600 Nottingham-October 27. Residents reported a broken window on the passenger side of their vehicle. A jacket and flashlight was removed from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on the street in front of the residence. No witnesses or suspects. Forgery/Credit Card Abuse 6400 Vanderbilt-October 2. A resi- dent reported receiving a statement from a local catalogue company on items pur- chased from the reportee's deceased sister's bank account. The account was reported closed in 1996. The merchan- dise was to be delivered to a different address than the one listed on the order form. Case still pending. 3900 Southwestern-October 19. Residents reported that a box of checks were never delivered to their residence. The bank sent a notice to the residents, informing them that checks were being returned to the bank as insufficient. Case still pending. 4100 University-October 29. Resi- dents reported that their Visa credit card company contacted them and inquired about charges made in New York. Resi- dents advised that they never used the card. The credit card was canceled. No witnesses or suspects. Burglary of a Habitation 2900 Wroxton-October 5. Resi- dents reported that their house was burglarzied while they slept during the night. Entry made through a kitchen window. Two wallets were taken off the kitchen table.No suspects or wit- nesses. Be holiday hero Many people do not realize how great the need for blood is, espe- cially during the holiday season. With the help of dedicated do- nors, these shortages can be kept to a minimum. "Accidents, life threatening emergen- cies, and the like don't just happen some- where else. Sometimes these things hap- pen close to home, even in our very own communities," notes Jennifer Patrick, Donor Recruitment Manager. "What better way to be a good neighbor during this season than to give the gift of life so no one in your community, or outside for that matter, ever has to be faced with a blood shortage." Donors who donate blood on Decem- ber 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, or 31 will receive a free Holiday Hero T-shirt in appreciation for their donation. Donors must be 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good gen- eral health. Anyone interested in donat- ing during this critical time should call 713.790.1200 for donation locations, di- rections, hours of operations and other information you may require. Page 7 Seniors' f events fcF--, Ps(, !~er L - December 3, Wednesday Representatives from the Fire and Po- lice Departments will review Christmas safety tips this af- ternoon. They will remind you of all sorts of hazards you can avoid so your holidays will be happy as well as safe. 2:00 - 300 rm. Free. - December 4, Thursday Today we will take a van trip to see the decorated homes of the Harris County Heritage Society Park downtown. We have 1:00 PM reservations for the tour, so there are no lunch plans. 12:30 - 3:00. $4. - December 11, Thursday Do you have a little last minute Christ- mas shopping to do? Old Town Spring is all decorated for the holidays and is expecting us for the day. If we're really lucky, we may even be given some coupons. Lunch will be on your own. There are many delight- ful restaurants from which to choose. 9 :00 AM - 3:3 0 PM. $3. - December 12, Friday The Dark Mirror: Picasso and Photog- raphy is the theme of MFA's Senior program. Features a lecture and tour. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. $1/$2. singing voices! 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. $2. Please call 713.662.5895 for more information or to make reservations to attend any of these events. Don't be singled The newcomer's club is starting a group for single parents. The group will plan outings with and without children, and will hold support meetings for adults. If you are interested, or know someone who would benefit from this group, please call Lynn Nesbitt at 660.0010. Newcomer's coffees The West U newcomer's Saturday cof- fee on December 6 will be held at the home of Sarah and Walter Moore, 4212 December 5, Friday - December 16, Tuesday Rice, from 10:30 AM -NOON. The Friday morning coffee has a permanent home You're probably already finished with Our annual Christmas Party will be at the West U Community Building au- your Christmas shopping, but how about held at the St. George Orthodox Church ditorium, 6104 Auden. The next Friday a van trip over to The Galleria to see at 5311 Mercer and Bissonnet. We will coffee will be December 5 from 10:30 the decorations and skaters? 10:00 AM have entertainment, a hot catered lun- AM - Noon. We strongly encourage fami- - 2:00 PM. Free. cheon and lots of fun. Bring your best lies, children and spouses to attend. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - y f r No matter Low hard we try to keep track of all the things we are responsible 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 neighbor- hood, 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: Flow long has condition existed? Who shout we contact for additional information? Phone number: Best time to call: Return this form to: City Manager, City of West U, 3800 University Boulevard, Houston, T 77005-2802; leave a message on our 24-hour Citizen Line at 662.5887; or complete this form on our web site at <www.ci.west-university-place.tx.us> The Last Page Page 8 WeQT s i o- O City of West University Place 3800 University Boulevard Houston, Texas 77005 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 600 Houston, TX