HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuneIn'L'Tcast,ructure work continues
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Work on the City's in-
frastructure continues
and the repaving of
Auden from Rice Boule-
vard to Bissonnet is al-
most complete. Work
should begin soon on
Edloe Street from Rice Boulevard to
Sunset.
Also part of this contract is the
Wroxton/Albans area. At this time tem-
porary access to Bissonnet has been
provided while the contractor is work-
ing on the east most part of Albans and
the short section of Edloe from Sunset
to Albans. Access to Bissonnet is re-
stricted to persons wanting to exit
Albans to go north on Bissonnet and to
persons wanting to enter Albans from
the south. No access is allowed by per-
sons driving south on Bissonnet. The
temporary entrance/exit will be closed
in the evenings when
the contractor is fin-
ished for the day. Ad-
ditional traffic control
officers have been
made available to as-
sist residents needing
to enter or exit the construction area.
Priority Area 7A (Plumb to University;
Poor Farm Ditch east to Buffalo Speed-
way) is just now getting started with util-
ity work on University Boulevard almost
complete. The street rebuild of Univer-
sity Boulevard from Poor Farm Ditch
to Buffalo Speedway will take place
during the summer months to coincide
with summer recess at West U Elemen-
tary School. Additionally, the contrac-
tor will be proceeding with utility instal-
lations on other streets in the area such
as Amherst, Plumb and Georgetown.
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Police Chief Kevin Begley (right) hands keys to new patrol car to Officer Jack Frisbey
(left). The City purchased three new cars, including one slick top. The cars also feature
new graphics. See "Chief's Corner" on page 5 for details.
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Hot weather is a part of life,,,
in Texas, but long stretches/,
of record-breaking heat and !r>_>
drought are extraordinary. Dur-
ing these prolonged heat waves,
the risk of heat-related illnesses, injuries
and deaths climbs dramatically.
According to health experts, one of the
most dangerous factors during exces-
sively hot weather is the addition of hu-
midity. The combination of heat and hu-
midity results in heat stress on humans
and animals by interfering with the
body's ability to cool itself through
sweating. Victims of prolonged or high
heat stress can develop heat cramps or
heat exhaustion. If heat stress contin-
ues, the condition can progress to heat
stroke and death. The warning signs of
heat illness can be mild or severe, but
all are important danger signals. Signs
of heat exhaustion include profuse
sweating, paleness, muscle cramps,
tiredness, weakness, dizziness, head-
ache, nausea or vomiting, a weak-but-
rapid pulse, fast and shallow breathing
and fainting. If untreated, heat exhaus-
tion can progress to heat stroke.
Heat stroke occurs when your body's
cooling system fails. Sweating stops, and
the body temperature can quickly ex-
ceed 106° F. Among heatstroke's symp-
toms are an extremely high (usually more
than 105° F orally) body temperature,
red and dry skin, failure to sweat, rapid
pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness,
nausea, confusion, seizures and uncon-
(dt's the heat - continued on p.4)
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• Board & Committee Needs 6
• Calendar of events 8
• City Life 3
• Employee Spotlight 4
• Inside Council Chambers 2
• Ordinance Spotlight 4
• Police Blotter 5
Volume 27, No. 6 June 2000
Inside Council Chambers
Page 2
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By: Mayor Linda Lewis
Street lighting has long been a topic of
conversation in West U, and now it looks
like it is a subject that will be moved to
the top of the agenda. An advisory citi-
zen group has been meeting with city
staff and representatives from Reliant
Energy to educate themselves about
street lighting and to determine what
would work best in this community. Thus
far, here is what we have determined:
lighting should have as its primary
purpose complementing security efforts
and ensuring= pedestrian safety;
lighting-should be economically fea-
sible,,bothin,terms of initial installation
cost and ongoing maintenance;
- illumination should be balanced to
light both the area from the sidewalk to
the curb and streets;
consideration should be given to
those lights which most effectively re-
duce light pollution and glare;
- light standards should be of a lower
height than those currently in existence
in order to avoid losing light in tree cano-
pies; and
- lighting should enhance the overall
appearance of the neighborhood.
There is still some question as to what
kind of light, high pressure sodium or
metal halide, is most desirable. The real
difference between the two is 1) cost
with high pressure sodium being the least
expensive and 2) color with high pres-
4 Goo.
by Council Member Bill May
As I pondered subjects for this col-
umn, I reviewed my campaign state-
ments'from a year ago. I planned to
"support a rational approach to
building `matters, strong on life safety
and property rights, while encourag-
ing-;creativity and sound building
practices.
I favored "a limited role for city gov-
ernment, concentrating on essential
services, respectful of citizens while
encouraging the efforts of volunteer
groups to enhance the quality of life
for all citizens".
With respect to West U, I felt it im-
portant to "maintain its diversity and
protect the rights of its citizens. "
I felt that the solution to many of the
problems we face "starts, not with
government, ` but with good neighbors
who are considerate of others and
aware of the effect of their actions
on their neighbors."
I have been honored to serve as Coun-
cil Liaison to the Building and Services
Commission. Our new Building Offi-
cial has already done much to stream-
line the permit and inspection process.
I've had an opportunity to interact with
many talented and conscientious staff
members, consultants, commission and
task force volunteers, representatives
of local institutions, organizations and
businesses as well as fellow citizens
and neighbors on a variety of projects
which, hopefully, will benefit all of us.
After serving for a year, the central
theme of my thoughts a year ago keeps
being reinforced. I believe more strongly
than ever that the concept of being good
neighbors is crucial to the type of city
we desire. I have seen individuals, or-
ganizations and government act without
adequate consideration of others, their
property rights or quality of life. These
actions can be as simple as driving with-
out consideration for the safety or con-
sure sodium being a yellow-hued light
and metal halide being a white light. I
think the choice boils down to personal
preference, and that's where you come
in.
Hopefully, by the time you read this,
test lights will be installed on the 3700
block of Georgetown. Go by, take a look,
and let me know what your preferences
about the kind of light, the standard and
the globe are. Keep in mind as you look
at the light that all the elements can be
interchanged.
Once we have made the decision as
to what the physical installation should
look like, city staff and council will be-
gin the process of determining how to
pay for new lighting and over what pe-
riod of time installation should occur.
This is an exciting topic and one that I
encourage all of you to participate in.
West U is your city, and we want you to
have a voice in those things impacting
its aesthetics, so do let us on council hear
from you.
venience of others or as imposing as
passing zoning ordinances that have the
effect of devaluing property with little
consideration for the property owners.
In the urban context, anyone affected
by our actions is our neighbor.
It is clear that to have the kind of home-
town we want to live in, we must com-
mit ourselves to be good neighbors, con-
siderate of others and aware of the ef-
fect of all our actions on our neighbors.
The City of West University Place, Texas
Mayor Linda Lewis (713.662.5801)
City Council Members Burt Ballanfant (713.662.5847), John Bertini (713.662.5808),
John K. Grubb (713.662.5848), Bill May (713.662.5889)
City Currents welcomes your contributions. Forward material to City Currents, 3800 University Boulevard,
West University Place, TX 77005, by the 10th of the month preceding publication.
General Information: 713.668.4441- City Manager Sherman Yehl: 713.662.5810; e-mail: syehl@ci.west-university
Visit us on the World Wide Web at <www.ei.west-university place.tx.us>
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Independence Day Bike
Parade and Pool Party
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Kids of all ages are in-
vited to participate in the
Independence Day Bike
Parade to Colonial Park. Decorate your
bicycles, tricycles, wagons, or strollers.
Line up in front of West U Elemen-
tary, 3756 University Blvd., at 9:45 AM
on Tuesday, July 4t''. The parade will
begin at 10:00 AM, proceed west down
University Blvd, turn south on Academy,
and then west on Byron to Colonial Park
Pool, 4130 Byron.
After the parade, join us at Colonial
Park Pool for a refreshing dip in the pool.
Pool games will take place from 12:00
- 5:00 PM. There will be plenty of food,
fun, and festivities for everyone! For
more information, call 713.662.5892.
Summer amp
Class Information
It's not to late to register for j
most recreation classes and
camp sessions at the Commu-
nity Building, 6104 Auden. For more
information, call 713.662.5892.
Summer Camp 2000 (ages 5-10)
Campers will enjoy arts, crafts, games,
outdoor activities, and a daily swim. Chil-
dren need to bring a sack lunch daily and
must know how to swim.
Location: Colonial Park Fees: $130/$140NR
Coordinator: Lachele Stoeck
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Sessions: I: June 5-15; II: June 19-29
III: July 3-13; IV: July 17-28; and
V: July 31- August 10
Racquet & More Camp (ages 7-12)
Campers will enjoy tennis, racquetball,
wallyball, sand volleyball, and adaily swim.
Supply list furnished at registration. Chil-
dren need to bring a sack lunch daily and
must know how to swim.
Location: Colonial Park Fees: $130/$140NR
Coordinator: Daniel Hallman
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Sessions: I: June 5-15; II: June 19-29;
III: July 3-13; IV: July 17-28; and
V: July 31- August 10
Page 3
Historically Speaking...
Long-time Houstonians know that the
Braeswood area along Braes Bayou has
a strong tradition as a Jewish neighbor-
hood. But they may not know the rich
history connected with this neighbor-
hood, and that it reflects a larger pattern
of Jewish settlement common to the en-
tire Texas coastal region.
Lionel Schooler, a native Houstonian,
attorney, and one of the founders of the
Texas Jewish Historical Society, will tell
the story of the Rice-to-Braeswood area
and explain how these neighborhoods
relate to Jewish settlement in the Texas
coastal region.
Mr. Schooler will speak at 2:30 PM at
the June 131" West University Place His-
torical Society meeting. The meeting
will be held at Bayou Manor, 4141 South
Braeswood Boulevard, which is next
door to the Jewish Family Service build-
ing at 4131 Braeswood Boulevard. Visi-
tors should park in the visitor area on
the far side of the front parking lot. Af-
ter entering the front door, proceed to
the auditorium, which is straight back
through the parlor.
Questions and discussions after the
lecture will be followed by coffee and
refreshments. The West U historical
society's book, Stepping Back in Time:
History of West University Place, as
well as notecards depicting West U
scenes will be for sale before and after
the meeting.
The public is invited to share this op-
portunity to learn more about Houston's
rich cultural diversity.
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Second Saturday Concert
June's Second Saturday concert is be-
ing held to celebrate the twentieth an-
niversary of the Second Saturday Con-
cert series. Charles Orsburn of the
Perryburn Brothers Band started the
Second Saturday concert in the spring
of 1980.
June's featured performers are The
Perryburn Brothers Band, Girls with
Guitars and Harris County Line.
The concert will be held at the West
U Community Center, 6104 Auden, on
May 13" at 7:30 PM. Tickets will be on
sale at the door-adults $8; Seniors
(65) $4; children under 12 free with
adults. Homemade refreshments will
be available for purchase. For more
information, call 281.347.3235 or
281.495.2923.
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2C01 Park Odyssey
With everybody busier than ever, and so many events competing for
your time, plan now to attend the 2001 - A Park Odyssey.
The Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc. ("Friends") are already
working on next year's Park Lovers Ball. Co-chairs for the 2001 event, Donna
LaMond and Sherry Gift, are starting now to make the next ball the best ever. If
you are looking for new ways to get involved in the West U community and play
a role in the Park Lovers Ball, we welcome your talents. Call today 713.218.9806
or 713.661.9184 to find out what you can do to help West U!
"Friends" is a non-profit 501-(c)(3) organization, which raises the major fund-
ing for much-needed improvements in West U Parks. So, make plans to attend
and mark your calendar for February 10, 2001. You don't want to miss the
organization's largest fund-raising event, the tenth annual Park Lovers Ball! Let
the countdown begin!
Employee in the
Spotlight
This month's employee in the spotlight
is Tom Imber. Tom is a firefighter-
paramedic, and has been with the
department since 1989. Tom brought to
our city several years of experience as
a paramedic. Although he is not a native
Texan, Tom has made tremendous
contributions to the Lone Star State since
arriving from Toledo, Ohio in 1981.
Tom was very active in all high school
sports, but excelled in wrestling, where
he took his athletic skills to the
University of Toledo. Tom has left the
wrestling mat and moved on to the less
aggressive game of golf. He owns and
operates the Championship Golf Center
in Pearland, where he enjoys instructing
golfers and nongolfers. His most
cherished accomplishment is helping
kids develop their skills to the point of
earning college scholarships in golf.
Tom feels that the fire department
offers challenges not found in most jobs.
He said once that being a member of
the fire department means belonging to
a new family. He believes that there is
so much left to learn, and so many more
doors to be opened in this business of
helping others. Tom appreciates and
feels fortunate to work in a community
like West U, where the fire department
is well received by the citizens.
He is quite the family man. Kim, his
wife of thirteen years, and his sons Neal
and Alex, fuel the major drive in his life.
His favorite time is spent playing catch
with his future star ballplayers. Tom
always tries to project a positive attitude
toward every part of his life, usually
seeing the bright side of things. He
believes that a smile or a laugh becomes
contagious, and makes people feel just
a little better about themselves.
Page 4
Ordinance spotlight...
One step at a time
In April the West U city council adopted an amendment to the Code
of Ordinances Section 6.411, which deals with the installation of
new sidewalks in the city. This new regulation basically states that -
when a homeowner or developer proposes to engage in major devel-
opment or remodeling, he must install the city's standard sidewalk around his
property. New sidewalks would be placed in the front, side, and rear of his lot on
streets abutting the lot even when the street is outside city limits.
According to past provisions of the code, if a sidewalk did not exist adjacent to the street and no sidewalks existed in that same block face, then the builder did
not have to install a sidewalk. With the recent change that provision no longer C
exists.
A couple of exceptions were incorporated into the ordinance amendment but
the most significant one states that in the case of a major remodeling, any re-
quired sidewalk may be omitted if its fair market value would exceed 10% of the
fair market value of the other remodeling work. For example, a resident is re-
modeling and a new sidewalk is needed, which costs $1,500.00. The remodel is
$17,500.00. 10% of $17,500.00 is $1,750.00. The cost of the sidewalk is less than
10% of the cost of the remodel therefore the sidewalk has to be installed.
If you want to discuss other aspects of this change please contact Dennis
Mack, Chief Building Official at 713.662.5830 or Nes Tesno, Development Co-
ordinator/Forester at 713.662.5893.
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sciousness. Coma, paralysis and death
can follow if emergency treatment is not
immediately given.
If someone shows signs of heat ex-
haustion, help them gradually cool off
with water or non-alcoholic, caffeine-
free drinks. If the victim shows signs
of heat stroke, get the victim into shade
or a cooler area, call 911 and use any
means to start cooling-immersing in
cool water, spraying with a garden hose
or fanning vigorously.
Using common sense to stay cool is
the most important protection. In ex-
cessive heat:
• Drink two-to-five times more than
usual amounts of water and non-sugar,
non-alcholic beverages to replace fluids
lost in perspiration.
® Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-
colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats
while in the sun.
® Use sunscreens with an SPF 15 or
more.
® Take frequent breaks limiting physi-
cal activity. If warning signs, such as
pounding heart and shortness of breath
occur, stop to rest in a cooler place.
e Stay in an air-conditioned area if
possible. If no air conditioning is avail-
able, fans are helpful.
e Use a buddy system between co-
workers in high-heat-stress jobs.
People 65 or older should have a friend
or relative check on them or call twice
daily during a heat wave.
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Police Blotter Page 5
April, 2000
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Criminal Mischief register drawer and other items stolen. by P&16C& chief xevav segzey
2900 University - April 19. Vehicle
parked on street overnight was struck
by paint balls. No suspects at this time.
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
2600 Bissonnet - April 4. Ve-
hicle parked in night club park-
ing lot was broken into. A purse
and other items stolen. Door
lock was removed to gain ac-
Forgery
3200 Amherst - April 27. Resident's
checks were stolen and used. Resident
is unsure of when checks were taken.
Theft
{ 2900 Duke - April 1. Two
cast iron chairs were stolen
- - overnight from front porch.
cess.
4200 Tennyson - April 15. Vehicle
parked on street overnight was broken
into. A purse, credit cards and cell phone
were stolen.
3600 Nottingham - April 29. Cell
phone was stolen from unlocked vehicle
parked in driveway overnight.
Burglary of a Building
4000 Bellaire - April 21. Glass front
door of a business was shattered . Cash
Credit Card Fraud
3800 Southwestern - April 6.
Resident's personal information was
obtained by unknown person(s) and
used to obtain several thousand of dol-
lars in credit. No suspects at this time.
4200 Albans - April 14. Resident's
credit card was lost or stolen and used
to obtain credit. No suspects at this
time.
Census'Ters hit the streets
Census takers are now
going door-to-door to col-
lect census information. If
the Census Bureau did not
receive your form in the
mail, or has incomplete in-
formation for your household, you may
be called or visited. The Census Bu-
reau requests your cooperation during
this enumeration period, which ends
August 15, 2000. Here are a few tips to
help you identify a US Census taker.
• A US Census Taker must present
an identification badge (usually without
photo) with his or her name, position-
Enumerator, Crew Leader, or Field Op-
erations Supervisor-and the Depart-
ment of Commerce seal.
• A Census taker will be wearing a
red United States Census 2000 button
and carries a black U.S. Census Bureau
bag.
® ACensus Taker will give you a copy
of the Confidentiality Notice.
• A Census Taker will
not ask to come into your
home, and will not use your
telephone or other facili-
ties.
• A Census Taker will
not ask for your drivers license or so-
cial security number.
• If you have any doubts about the
identity of the Census Taker, please call
1.888.325.7733.
When a Census Taker visits your
home, be prepared to answer questions.
The Census Taker will fill out the cen-
sus form for your household. Five out
of six families will be asked short form
questions and one out of six will be
asked questions for the long form.
If you are not home or do not answer,
the Census Taker will leave a notice
asking you to call back. You can be
interviewed over the telephone. You
will be asked and/or called up to six
times if you are not home.
As summer approaches, the
temperature and humidity move upward,
making things very uncomfortable. The
Houston area is famous for many
things-hot, sticky summer is toward the
top of the list. Every year, we hear of
tragedies when children or pets are left
in a closed car. It takes only a very few
minutes for temperatures inside a closed
car to exceed 100 degrees. Cracking
the windows open a little bit does not
provide sufficient relief.
Most people who leave children or pets
in cars say that they were only gone "for
a minute". Unfortunately, that is
sometimes all it takes to produce a
tragedy. Some people try to compensate
by leaving the car running and the air
conditioner on. This invites a different
set of problems. In fact, it is a violation
of state law to leave a running vehicle
unattended. Please, don't leave your
children or your pets in closed cars, even
for a minute. It just isn't worth it.
Some of you may have noticed a new
look to the West U Police Department
patrol vehicle fleet. Three new patrol!
vehicles were delivered in the middle of
May and placed into service. The new
cars are 2000 Ford Crown Victorias and
sport a very new look. One of the three/
cars will not have a light bar on top. Its
emergency lights are in the windows and
in the grill, but will otherwise be marked
like the other two. The cars are white
with blue graphics. A blue stripe runs
the length of the cars with the word
"POLICE" on the front doors in white,
outlined in blue. On the rear fenders are
three words that summarize the police
department's purpose and goals- Pro-
tection... Service... Committment. The
uniform patch is displayed on the rear
doors, and the unit number is prominently
displayed on the rear fenders and trunk
lid. All graphics with the exception of
the patch are highly reflective and pro-
vide an extra measure of safety while
working at night. We think the new look
is cleaner, more contemporary, and more
in keeping with the image of the West
U Police Department. We hope you will
like it.
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by Clint Faulkner, Neighborhood Safety Board member
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It is Our good fortune to have another summer upon us. Our Police
Chief, Kevin Begley, and the Neighborhood Safety Board have worked
together to come up with a few safety reminders for summer.
Our children will soon be out on West U streets in force. Whether bicycling,
skateboarding or rollerblading, they will be darting out of driveways and into the
street. Please, be aware that a child could emerge unexpectedly from behind
parked cars and don't forget to watch your speed. Additionally, be particularly
careful around city parks, the library and the pool. Remember that the speed limit
in these areas is only 20 MPH and will be vigorously enforced.
Keep a close eye on your children when they're outside playing and go over
safety basics with them. Insist that they wear helmets and other protective gear.
It is very important to teach youngsters not to play between parked automobiles or
out in the street. If possible, refrain from parking on the street unless it is an
absolute necessity. Parked cars in the street are a real danger for children.
With temperatures and humidity on the rise, residents will tend to walk or jog
either early in the morning, or late at night when it's cooler. When you're out in the
dark, remember to use sidewalks when available and to wear reflective clothing.
Let someone know your anticipated route and return time. Consider carrying a
cell phone, if possible, in case a problem should arise. Of course, carrying water
is always a good idea for your well-being and comfort.
During the summer months, we also have the opportunity to go on those well-
deserved vacations. Prior to leaving it is suggested that vacationers contact the
West U Police and have their homes put on Vacation House Watch. An officer
will check your home for signs at least
once daily during your absence. Upon
your return you will receive a report of
the checks performed on the property.
Be sure to let your neighbors know that
you will be gone so that they can alert
police if anything suspicious occurs. The
Neighborhood Safety Board and our po-
lice department hope that your summer
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Part 3 of 4 by Council Member Bertini
As the Traffic Task Force researches
a variety of ways to help make our
streets safe and efficient, street closures
have been requested by residents.
What at first seems like a quick and de-
finitive solution proves to be more com-
plex.
Traffic engineering studies with years
of data need to support that closing a
street is a safe action for a city. In our
city, the impact on regional traffic flow
would need to be identified. As part of
a regional mobility plan, we are not at
liberty to close our streets without as-
sessing impact on other cities.
Usually, street closure is advanced as
a solution to cut-through traffic. How-
ever, much of what is thought of as cut-
through drivers are West U citizens.
Your neighbors need to get to and from
their homes and places of business.
Closing a street may divert traffic from
one street onto other streets creating a
new problem where one had not existed
before.
Fire engines, ambulances, and police
cruisers response times can be impacted
by a closed street; so any plan to close
one of our streets must not put others at
risk. Detours mean additional response
time, which leads to delays, which can
lead to problems far greater than the traf-
fic the closure was meant to affect.
Land owners have a private right of
ingress and egress. These rights must
not be set aside easily. Closing a road is
rarely unanimously accepted. Those who
oppose such a closure have the principle
of access to their property preserving
their use of the right-of-way in its conti-
nuity.
Federal Fair Housing law prohibits the
forbidden impact upon minority group
members who live outside our city. Lo-
cally, one such road closure in Houston
was overturned. Such a challenge to a
street closure may be advanced by a
private person or enforcement agencies.
West U has closed streets before; how-
ever, the factors supporting and allow-
ing street closure have changed signifi-
cantly. While not completely removed
as a technique to enhance the efficiency
and safety of our streets, closing one is
one of the least attractive means at our
disposal.
by the Recycling and Waste Reduction Board.
Some of the most difficult items to recycle are already taken,
care of by our neighboring City of Houston B.O.P.A. recy-
cling center on Westpark between Chimney Rock and Foun-
tain View. BOPA stands for batteries (car), oil, paint (latex
only, no oil-based paint) and anti-freeze. The folks at Westpark-
will he happy to take these items off your hands and dispose
of them properly, instead of allowing them to go down storm sewers and into the
water supply. Take the kids and let them visit the "Recycle Room" at the center
with lots of fun, educational items inside. There are other hazardous wastes like
oil-based paint, pesticides and household batteries, which our city and other smaller
neighboring cities can not currently dispose of in a cost-efficient, legal manner.
We are researching some partnerships with these other cities toward a drop-off
day for hazardous materials. We hope to clean up several of our hazardous chemi-
cals all at once and share the cost with them. Look for the West U Recycling
Handbook online at http://www.ci.west-university-place.tx.us/boards/recycle.html
for more information about recycling and hazardous household waste.
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Swrl!LF, oi-s' calendar of events for Jun
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• June 2, Friday • June 13, Tuesday* • June 28, Wednesday* I `
A portrait series on WWII veterans
is the focus of Will Michels at the
Glassell School of Art. After the slide
show, join the artist for a tour of Irv-
ing Penn's work. 9:30AM - NOON. Free.
• June 5, Monday
Don't miss this oppor-
tunity to view the Kremlin Gold ex-
hibit at the Houston Museum of
Natural Science. You will be mes-
merized by the many golden relics
and jeweled masterpieces, as well
as the renowned Faberge Eggs.
Reservations and advance payment
required. 2:00 - 4:00 PM. $11.00.
• June 9, Friday*
r -7 Today's seminar, "What in
- the world am I taking?
- What's with my meds?" fo-
cuses on drug interaction and pos-
sible side effects. Bring your medi-
cations or a list and our speakers
will run a computerized check of their
properties and effects. 10:00 - 11:30
AM. Free.
Please call 713.662.5895 for more
information or to make reservations to
attend events.
*All ages invited
Take the mini-bus to Bayou Manor
and learn about the history of the
Jewish Community in our area at
the West U Historical Society's day-
time meeting. Refreshments. 2:00 -
4:00 PM. Free.
• June 14, Wednesday
Enjoy a leisurely day in
Tomball. Visit the antique
stores and enjoy lunch at the famous
Goodson's Cafe. Keep in touch, we
may add something to the afternoon
agenda. 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM. $12.00.
g • June 20, Tuesday
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The IMAX film, "Island of
the Sharks" will take you
on a journey in the deep
blue sea. Swim with the colorful reef
fish and some fearsome predators.
3,00 - 5:15 PM. $4.00.
(Easy) Exercises every woman
should know! During today's semi-
nar on osteoporosis, learn about
bones and balance. A few exercises
and tips will also help you reduce falls
and create a safer environment.
10.00 -11:30 AM.
• July 5, Wednesday*
Janette Redou, local State Farm In-
surance agent, will speak on long
term car and Medicare supplemen-
tal insurance. 10:00 -11:30 AM. Free.
• July 7, Friday
Go Hot doggin' in the
Space Station. Learn
about the latest on space from one
of NASA's speakers. Afterwards, fill
up on hotdogs and all the trimmings.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. $4.00.
Next Door Neiqhbor ($1,000
Bardwell Building Company
Claunch & Miller, Inc.
cuemunity.com • International
Bank of Commerce
I.W. Marks Jewelers, Inc. ® Morgan
Personette Properties
Sterling McCall Toyota
New Neighbor ($500+)
Jane and David Allums • Atkinson
Properties
Bank of West University • Coastal Banc
John Daugherty Realtors • Roger
Martin Properties
Surroundings • Teas Nursery • Wayland
Hancock Properties
June 21, Wednesday*
St. Luke's Episcopal Mobile Health I
Systems will pay us a visit in con- 4 t'
nection with April's health fair. Sign (C E'
up for mammograms and bone den- iI
P i
sity scans. All paperwork must be
completed by June 16. Call for your
appointment time. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. ~l 3
Prices vary -
" We an Our Sponsors
The Cities of West University Place and
Southside Place kicked off a month long
series of events on April In with a Con-
cert featuring'"fhe Committee" and "The
Brian Black Band." Thanks to the com-
munity and our sponsors, this event was
a huge success! Proceeds from the con-
cert will help purchase new playground
equipment for West U. Elementaru.
Best Friend Sponsor
($10,000+)
Reliant Energy HL&P/Entex
Block Captain ($2,500
Families of West University
Elementary School
West U Rotary Club
Dream Playground designed by: Jacob Cook
City of West University Place
3800 University Boulevard
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