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Parks Master Plan -
back to the future
A shortage of parks and open space
and the need for additional recreation
facilities are two conclusions of West U's
recently completed master plan prepared
by White Oak Studio Landscape Archi-
tecture.
The City's Parks and Recreation Board
has worked with White Oak over the
past year in soliciting input and feedback
from residents to help guide the City's
activities and expenditures in the area
for the next five to 10 years. The report
outlines goals and guiding principles for
the future while recognizing that some
recommendations could be modified over
time as conditions and resources
change.
Under the heading "A Look at the
Future", the master plan identifies sev-
eral core objectives, including develop-
(Parks Master Plan - continued on p.7)
Volunteers Needed
Residents interested in serving on the Parks and
Recreation Board or Friends of West University
Place Parks Fund may pick up an application of
City Hall in the Adminisfration Office or contact
Kayyl nn Holloway at 731.662.5813 or
kap@westu.org.
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Edloe Street, between University and Rice will be closed for most of the summer for repaving but
the business in our Town Center will remain open. City staff has been working with the West
University Downtown Merchants Association to develop a construction plan and schedule that will
be least disruptive to the merchants along Edloe and University.'The current schedule calls for the
work to begin on the north (or south) end of Edloe immediately upon conclusion of the school year;
when that's completed the south (or north) end will be repaved. Edloe will have a new look when
completed as the center line of the street will be relocated 16 feet to the east and diagonal head-in
parking will be provided from the Scout House south to University. Later in the year new lighting,
landscaping, and street furniture will also be installed.
March 2001
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rates t increase
The City is increasing water and sewer
rates. New rates will take effect for bill-
ings after March 31, 2001. The increase
is needed to provide funds to pay debt
service on bonds that were issued to fi-
nance improvements to the water and
sewer system.
When West U citizens approved the
financing plan for the Infrastructure
Replacement Program, they approved
the issuance of bonds that were to be
repaid with revenues generated by the
sale of water and sewer services, com-
monly called revenue bonds. The City
issued revenue bonds in 1996 and again
in 1998. The City plans to issue $7.5
million new bonds in 2001 to fund water
and sewer improvements in Areas 713,
8 and 12.
One of the requirements of the City
revenue bonds is that before new bonds
can be sold, net revenues from water
and sewer services must equal or ex-
ceed 125% of debt service payments.
The rate increase is intended to gener-
ate revenues sufficient to meet this re-
quirement. The last water and sewer
rate increase took effect in 1998, and
water and sewer rates are well below
those projected when the bond-financ-
ing plan was adopted.
The new rate includes changes in the
rate structure. The current rate starts
with a $6.60 minimum bill that includes
1,500 gallons of water, after 1,500 gal-
lons, water is billed at $1.90 per thou-
sand gallon regardless of the amount
used. (Rates - continued on p.4)
• Board & Committee News
6
• Calendar of events
8
• City Life
3
• Employee Spotlight
4
• Inside Council Chambers
2
• Ordinance Spotlight
4
• Police Blotter
5
Inside Council Chambers page 2
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By: Mayor Linda Lewis
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In West U, we are all so busy that it is
almost impossible to think about adding
one more thing to our hectic schedules.
However, I think it is important to occa-
sionally stop and think about the won-
derful community we live in and ask how
we can give back. Here giving back
means making a difference, and that is
the unique opportunity that each one of
us has. Voices are heard in West U.
New ideas are welcome. Conflicting
opinions often lead to effective compro-
mise. Volunteers plan parks, set policy,
explore new solutions for challenging
problems and plan for the future. Only
in a small community like ours can the
results of our common effort be so cru-
cial to the way we live.
What it takes to make good things
happen is you. I encourage you to find
ways to get involved in your city gov-
ernment. Volunteering for boards and
commissions is a good way to start. At
this level, one gets a feel for how the
wheels turn, and learns to listen to neigh-
bors and gain an understanding of the
fabric that is West U. Serving at this
level not only puts you in touch with the
nuts and bolts of the city, but is excel-
lent preparation for the next step, City
Council.
Right now elections are fast approach-
ing. It is important that five good people
with no personal agenda other than what
is good for West U step forward and
take leadership responsibility. Sure, run-
ning for office and serving take extra
time, but, in my opinion, the effort is
worth the trouble and occasional incon-
venience. You don't need to have lived
here for a long time ...you just have to
want to make a difference in the city
you have chosen to call home.
To find out how you can get involved,
contact Kay Holloway at 713.662.5813
or at kayh@westu.org.
Great strides forward
0% J% by Council Member Burt Ballanfant
Public safety and the infrastructure
project and the interplay between those
two issues have been at the heart of
council deliberations the last two years.
The confronting of these issues has cre-
ated some tension in the City but their
resolution means that the City is that
much closer to going back to its sleepy
self.
The City has authorized and hired four
additional police officers in the last two
years. In addition, a new Police Chief
has been hired. The police department
case clearance rate has risen by 26%
even before the new officers joined the
force. With additional officers that
should improve. Our traffic citations af-
ter a significant decline have returned
to historical levels. The impact of these
actions is that the number of crimes
committed in the City has actually be-
gun to decline. With improved police-
men and firemen pay, we enhanced our
ability to attract better employees in criti-
cal positions and retain them longer. Col-
lectively these are leading to enhanced
public safety.
The City has also accelerated the in-
frastructure project. Not all citizens may
realize that the initiation of the infra-
structure project was driven by the con-
cern for fewer sewer failures. In recent
years some sewer collapses have oc-
curred, which have caused back ups into
residents' homes. Given the accelera-
tion, the sewer work should be finished
by late 2001 or early 2002, which will
end this threat to the public much sooner.
In light of recent news stories this in-
Election Reminder
~!1 April 5 is the last day to register to
vote for the May 5 City election. Anyone qualify-
ing to vote by mail may begin applying for a mail
ballot beginning March 6. For an application call
713.662.5813. Candidates have until March 21 to
file,`and write-in candidates must declare their
candidacy by March 26.
ecoratorio de Eleccian
Abril 5 es ei dlfimo dia de registro pare voter
pars Is elecci6n de 5 de Mayo. Cualquiera quo
cal f!quo pars voter por correo, debe de comenzar
a splicer para una c6dula de veto por correo
comenzando an Marro 6. Para una aplicad6n
porfavor llama al 713.662.5813. Los Candidates
tienen hosts Marzo 21 para archivar, y candidates
de escriturs deben de declarer su condidatura hosts
Marzo 26.
creased public health protection com-
pares favorably with neighboring cities.
Moreover, while the street construction
continues, the Traffic Task Force has
been exploring physical improvements,
which can be incorporated into the
streets as we are building them, that will
enhance neighborhood safety. By pass-
ing the Sidewalk Bond Issue, the voters
have given the City flexibility to incor-
porate sidewalk construction into the
street construction. Sidewalk construc-
tion can now be planned at the same
time as street construction. This will al-
low greater flexibility in installing side-
walks by tailoring their construction to
localized circumstances while potentially
obtaining economies of scale through
simultaneous construction. The comple-
(Great Strides - continued from p. 7)
I 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)
Club, meeting, or activity notices should be forwarded 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@westu.org
Visit us on the World Wide Web at <www westu.org>
City Lif,~
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1" L_tnud lathl®n Series
All races will take place
at Colonial Park, 4130
Byron, at 8:OOAM. The race
consists of a 350-yard swim
and 3 mile run. All ages and
athletic abilities are encouraged to join
the fun! Entry forms are available at Co-
lonial Park, the Community Building, and
Bikesport. For more information, con-
tact Marcia Noyes at 713.668.7642.
Series: Entry Fees:
Race 2 March 24 Individual $12.00
Race 3 May 12 Relay Team $18.00
Spring Break
Children ages 5-10 will en-
joy a fun-filled week of arts
and crafts, games, and outdoor - J`
activities. Children will need to
bring a sack lunch each day. We'll pro-
vide the snacks. Register at the Com-
munity Building, 6104 Auden or call
713.662.5892 for more information.
Location: Scout House, 6108 Edloe
Coordinator: Lachele Stoeck
Dates: March 12-16 Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 8:30AM - 1:30PM Fees. $80590NR
loral Design
Learn to design and take
home your own silk centerpiece,
bridal bouquet, corsage, wall
spray, and bows, bows, bows! You'll
learn floral designers'tips and techniques
and class theory. Supply fee is due the
first night of class, and includes all flow-
ers, containers, foam, moss, and more!
For more information, call 713.662.5892.
Location: Community Building, Senior Room
Instructor: Blanche Holubik Fees: $40/$50NR
Dates: April 4 - May 9 Days: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:00rM Supply Fee: $60.00
Spring Break Tennis Camp
All levels are invited for drills, games
and a round robin tournament. Sign up
at Colonial Park Pool. For more infor-
mation, call 713.668.7642. Don't forget
to sign up for Jr. Team Tennis.
Dates: March 12-15 =fit
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:OOAM - 12:OOrrooN
Fees: $100511ONR
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nrogressinci
F _ } 'Priority Area 6B is complete.
Work is progressing in Priority
Area 7A. During the next 30
' days, paving work will
continue on the south side of
the 3200-3600 blocks of Plumb and on
Rutgers from University to Rice. Paving
work is scheduled to begin on the north
side of the 3200-3600 blocks of Rice.
In Priority Area 12, paving work is
scheduled to take place in the 4100
(Work progressing- continued from p. 7)
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The idea for a Community Club House
was conceived in 1937, during a West U
Garden Club meeting. A Club House
Building Fund was created to raise money
for the club house. Garden Club mem-
bers went door to door and collected
enough signatures from residents to con-
vince city officials to become involved
in the project.
Organizers then turned their attention
to finding a location for the Community
Club House. In 1939 Dave Austin, a
West U landowner and developer, an-
nounced that he and his building partner,
W. D. Haden, would donate a tract of
land on Auden between Rice Boulevard
and Poe Street (now Milton).
In March, 1941 Mayor Frank Mainous
and the city commissioners adopted an
ordinance authorizing the issuance of
building bonds in the amount of $17,600.
The following month, plans were drawn
Second Saturday
This month's performers are Clover &
Rachel Carroll, and Tim Henderson. Clo-
ver & Rachel, offer an eclectic mix of
Folk, Roots, Country, Bluegrass, Cow-
boy and Americana.
Tim Henderson favors Texas in his,
songs, including "Maria Consuela", which
has been recorded by at least ten other
artists and was a Billboard Magazine)
pick-of-the-week.
The concert will be held at the Com-
munity Building, 6104 Auden, March 10"'
at 7:30 PM. Tickets will be sold at the
door-adults $8; Senior Citizens (65) $4;
and children under 12 free with adults.
up, which called for an auditorium that
would seat 400 people, meeting rooms
for the garden clubs and civic clubs, a
kitchen, and library. The building was
completed in October, 1941, at a final
cost of $16,583.43. The ladies of the
Garden Club used their Building Fund
monies, $1,200, to purchase a stage cur-
tain, window drapes, and other furnish-
ings.
West U owes the Garden Club ladies
a debt of gratitude for identifying and
responding to a community need. To-
day, the Community building is a bee-
hive of activity with a multitude of
classes and programs for all ages.
Read more about the history of the
Community Building in the historical
society's book, Stepping Back in Tinie:
History of West University Place. To
purchase a copy, contact June Begeman
at 713.666.5721.
Concert4~2
Homemade refreshments sold at the
door. For more information, call
281.347.3235, 281.495.2923 orvisit the
Houston Folklore/Music Society
website, www.houstonfolkmusic.orQ,.
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Emplo,%#ee in
the Spotliuht
This month's Employee in the Spot-
light is Alfredo Alas, a Solid Waste
Driver in the Public Works Department.
Alfredo began his career with the City
as a temporary employee in the Streets
Division. In January, 2000 he joined the
West U team as a regular employee in
the Solid Waste Division. Prior to join-
ing the City, Alfredo worked as a painter,
landscaper/gardener and as a chauffeur.
When asked what he enjoyed about
his job with the City, Alfredo explained,
"I enjoy the people I work with and
around and knowing that I have a stable
job."
During his time away from work,
Alfredo enjoys photography and carpen-
try work.
According to Ron Axman, General
Services Supervisor, "Alfredo is a very
dependable and reliable employee. He
is definitely an asset to our department."
In recognition of his exceptional ser-
vice, displayed while assisting a resident
in rescuing a small dog that had fallen
into a storm sewer drain, Alfredo was
selected as the West U Employee of
the Month for January.
Congratulations, Alfredo, on being cho-
sen as the City of West U's Employee of the
Month for .lanuary
Ordinance spotlight.. .
Spread the word - West U style
Did you know that the City prohibits the throwing, casting, distributing, scattering
and the depositing of handbills upon public and private property?
The word "handbill" includes circulars, booklets, posters, dodgers, or any other
printed matter, advertising samples or devices. Newspapers, permits, warnings
and official notices are excluded from this category.
In addition to the above restrictions, the City also regulates signage. Current City
ordinance allows -
• Fixed signs in commercial zoning districts with a maximum display area of 5% of
the building sites square footage and a maximum height of 25 feet.
• An unlimited number of non-fixed signs not greater than four
square feet per face in a residential zoned district with no time limit.,
One temporary non-fixed sign per site in commercially zoned dis-
tricts no greater than 32 square feet per face.
For additional information, please contact Public Works Develop-
ment Services Division at 713.662.5833.
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Like most older neighbor-
foods, West U harbors an
established rat and mouse population. We
will probably never see them all go away,
but we can do a lot to reduce their num-
bers. Rodents need a place to live and
food to eat. Take one of these away and
they'll move on to greener pastures.
Outside, rats usually live in holes be-
neath brush or undergrowth where they
won't be discovered. They like to live
under decks and in abandoned structures
too. They eat almost anything that we
eat and a lot more. In West U they often
enjoy the contents of our plastic garbage
bags and the leftover pet food they find
on the patios. They also are great ad-
mirers of bird seed and will compete ag-
gressively with birds for a meal.
Use common sense around your prop-
erty. Keep your garbage in a closed
container until pickup days. Don't leave
uneaten pet food out after dark. And
try not to feed birds after midday. Rats
are largely nocturnal, and like to go to
work after we disappear.
This is a neighborhood problem that
takes neighborhood cooperation. Lack
of diligence in one yard can spell trouble
for people a few doors down in either
direction. Be a good neighbor and help
us control rodents in our city.
ructure is progressive to reelect the Finance Department at 713.662.5824
higher cost of water used after the City
reaches the minimum amount.
The new rates are still competitive with
other nearby communities. The table
below shows the water and sewer bill
for various levels of service in compari-
son with six nearby communities. If you
have any questions about the new wa-
ter and sewer rates, contact the City's
(Rates - continued from p.1)
Approximately 80% of the water used
in West U is surface water purchased
from the City of Houston. The City's
agreement with Houston establishes a
daily minimum number of gallons that we
must purchase whether we use it or not.
Once the minimum amount of water is
consumed each additional gallon of wa-
ter costs the City more. The new rate
Water and Sewer Bill
Gallons Used
3,000
6,000
12,000
15,000
30,000
West U (New Rates)
18.40
30.79
55.57
67.96
103.51
5ugarland
19.57
29.59
49.63
59.65
109.75
Bellaire
12.61
25.61
45.11
60.05
134.75
Pearland
23.84
33.50
52.82
62.48
101.12
Houston
8.50
36.53
69.11
91.22
201.77
Pasedena
11.11
14.12
39.35
57.00
99.36
Gouthside Place
17.60
26.40
52.80
66.00
114.40
olice Blotter
January, 2001
Crime close
Criminal Mischief
4100 Marquette - Jan. 14. Truck
driven through yard overnight causing
damage.
2600 Bissonnet - Jan. 23. Driver side
door locking mechanism on ve-
hicle parked at business broken
Nothing missing.
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
2600 Albans -Jan. 18. Cel-
lular phone stolen from un-
locked vehicle.
2600 Sunset - Jan. 18. TV-VCR sto-
len from unlocked vehicle.
Burglary of a Building
6500 Rutgers - Jan. 9. Television and
exercise equipment stolen from unlocked
garage.
6600 Brompton - Jan. 3. Two sus-
pects in gray van observed removing a
bike from open garage.
Burglary of Residence
6400 Sewanee - Jan. 7. Several items
stolen from unsecured residence.
2900 Rice - Jan. 7. Two window
panes removed to gain entry into resi-
dence. Nothing discovered missing.
2600 Centenary - Jan. 11. Window
pane removed from window to gain en-
try into residence. Money stolen from
residence.
3400 Robinhood - Jan. 14. Door
screen cut and flat object used to pry
open door to residence. Unknown if any-
thing removed.
3600 Cason - Jan. 14. Entry gained
into residence through window. China
and other items stolen.
4200 Case - Jan. 20. Rear door
forced open on residence to gain entry.
Jewelry stolen from residence.
Auto Theft
4100 Rice - Jan. 14. Vehicle parked
on street overnight stolen.
Theft
2700 Bissonnet - Jan. 1. Doors
removed from two houses under con-
struction.
5800 Fordham - Jan. 6.
Cabinet hardware stolen from
house under construction.
6500 Rutgers - Jan. 9.
Video camcorder and cell
phone stolen from residence.
Suspect possibly known by
resident.
4100 Bellaire - Jan. 9. Video cam-
era stolen from business.
3500 Carnegie - Jan. 12. Plumb-
ing equipment and several other items
stolen from house under construction.
5300 Kirby - Jan. 24. Videotapes
stolen from business.
4000 Coleridge - Jan. 24. Two cast
iron planters stolen from front porch.
4200 Riley - Jan. 25. Two urns sto-
len from flower bed at residence.
Credit Card Abuse/Forgery
2800.Lafayette - Jan. 9. Resident's
personal information used to obtain
wireless service.
3000 Sunset - Jan. 11. Resident's
personal information used to forge
checks.
4000 Marlowe - Jan. 26. Resident's
personal information used to purchase
store items.
4200 Ruskin - Jan. 27. Resident's
personal check information used to du-
plicate invalid checks. Invalid checks
used to make store purchases in
resident's name.
6400 Brompton - Jan 31. Resident's
personal information used to open phone
service account.
Domestic Disturbances - two
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Chief s Corner
by Po&C Chief Ke SWl
While no community is totally
impervious to crime, particularly in a large
metropolitan area like Houston, West U
has an excellent history in this area. As
safe as this community has been, it
became even safer in 2000.
The crime rate is measured by the num-
ber of crimes reported in eight catego-
ries. These categories are murder, rape,
robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, lar-
ceny, auto theft, and arson. Collectively,
these categories comprise the Uniform
Crime Report (UCR), which is compiled
and published each year by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation. The report for
2000 reflects an 18.6% decrease in these
crimes, which translates into 64 fewer
serious crimes in this community from
the 343 UCR crimes in 1999.
While crime dropped in the community,
the case clearance rate for reported of-
fenses increased 26%. Not only was
there an increase in the number of cases
cleared, there was an increase in the
percentage of reported offenses cleared.
In 1999, 11 % of offenses reported were
cleared. In 2000, 19% were cleared.
While a decline in reported crime is part
of a national trend, the degree of decline
in West U transcend the national trend.
I believe that there are two major rea-
sons for these statistics. First is the work
and dedication of the men and women of
this Department. They continue to work
at preventing crime, investigating crime
when it does occur, and ensuring suc-
cessful prosecution of those responsible
for committing crime in our community.
Second is the work of the citizens of the
community in making themselves less vul-
nerable to crime and forming partnerships
with the Police Department to work
against criminal activity. One of these
partnerships is the Neighborhood Watch
program. By the end of 2000 there were
23 block captains working to make their
neighborhoods safer. At the time of this
writing there are 31. When citizens and
police work together to fight crime, the
only losers are those who would prey on
the community.
Thanks for your continued support and
be safe!
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~JJ by Patrick W. Dugan, Neig
As many residents
already are aware, HISD recently dis-
tributed a notice to parents warning them
of a man in a green sports car who was
taking pictures of children on play-
grounds and in other areas of the City.
An incident such as this is a reminder
to parents of the importance of taking
basic precautions with your kid, even in
West U.
"Teach your kids to never get into a
car or go anywhere with a stranger,"
said Sgt. Macha of the West U Police
Department.For example, teach them
that they should not approach a car if
an adult stops, rolls down the car win-
dow and `asks for directions.' Also, they
should never leave a playground with
an adult they do not know, no matter
what kind of story the adult tells them.
`I've lost my dog. Can you help me find
him?' and `Your parents are in the hos-
pital and I'm here to take you to them'
are common types of approaches ac-
cording to Sgt. Macha.
"It's unfortunate, but it is best to teach
your kids not to trust adults they don't
know," said Sgt. Macha.
Discuss these matters with your kids,
During the February 12, 2001 Council Meeting,
West 0 City Council authorized staff to begin col-
looting recycling materials (cnrdboard only) from
local commercial businesses on a six month trial
basis.
The first step in getting the program off the
ground was to notify commercial businesses via
nail inviting them to contact Mr. Ron Axman,
Supervisor of Streets and Solid Taste, if they
were interested in participating in the program.
Ron will visit business sites to explain when, where
and how they should place the cardboard for col-
lection. Some businesses may be structured in such
a way that collections will not be feasible.
Generally, the cardboard must be broken down
flat and placed at the edge of the curb. Collections
will take place on Thursdays and each business
will be charged a fiat weekly fee
of $15.
Businesses should have re- ,
ceivul fieir letters at the end
iary, 2001.
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by Ray Kelley, Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board member
Lately, it seems like we
D can count on rain
Wednesday mornings as we put out the
recycling. Rain increases the importance
of using the blue bins for commingled
materials (clear and colored glass, tin
cans, aluminum cans, and #1 and 42
plastic containers). Rain can also sig-
nificantly reduce the value of our re-
cycled paper and cardboard.
On rainy days, commingled materials
not placed in blue bins present a dan-
gerous problem for City staff. Materi-
als frequently fall through the bottom of
a wet paper sack. Glass can break on
streets or sidewalks. For this reason,
please use your blue bin for commingled
materials, especially on wet days.
Paper and cardboard are a large part
of the solid waste stream and important
,arts of our recycling strategy. Dry pa-
per and cardboard yield high revenues
for the City, whereas wet paper and card-
board are of much lower value. If you
can, please hold your paper and card-
board on rainy Wednesdays for another
week or take your paper/cardboard
recyclables to our recycling center,
RecyclExpress, on Dincans at Westpark.
Do not put cardboard out with trash on
trash days. Save it for recycling Wednes-
days or drop it off at RecyclExpress.
To minimize the impact of rain on pa-
per and cardboard, our Solid Waste De-
partment is now picking up paper and
cardboard on the first trip each Wednes-
day, while commingled materials are
picked up on the second trip. This sched-
ule is also a better fit to the operational
needs of the paper and cardboard pur-
chaser. Thanks for your cooperation and
let us know if you have any questions.
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~,tieniors' calendar of events for March
• Tuesday March 6 • Wednesday, March 14
Shackelton's Great Adventure, Don't miss the Folk Art 1i
today's IMAX feature, is about a Fantasy Tour. Expected
ship marooned in an ice block for 18 stops include the Orange
months. Afterwards, tour the Show, Pigdom, the Art Car Museum,
museum exhibit. 2:00 - the Beer Can House, and Tempietto
4:30 PM. $4.00. Aeni. Details and time to be an-
* Friday, March 9 nounced. $18.00.
Artist Spotlight at the Glassel. 9:30
-1 PM. Free.
• Friday, March 16
MFA program - Myth & the Mov-
ies. 1:00 - 3:30 PM. Free.
• Friday, March 9
MFA program - American Spec-
trum. 1:00 - 3:30 PM. Free.
• Monday, March 12
Enjoy an organ recital
performed by Philip Kloeckner at
Rice University, Shepherd School
of Music. Plan to take the minibus.
10:30 - NOON. Free.
(Parks Master Plan - continued from p.1)
ing the right park in the right place; de-
veloping parks within reasonable walk-
ing distance from homes; aiding mobil-
ity for those that walk and bicycle; im-
proving civic places as green spaces;
and addressing future recreation needs.
The master plan is available on the
City's website at www.westu.org.
(Great Strides - continued from p.2)
tion of a sidewalks system contempo-
raneously with the infrastructure project
will enhance public safety and also have
the added benefit of getting the construc-
tion crews and construction chaos out
of the City sooner to everyone's great
relief. This City has made a number of
great strides forward over the last two
years to its collective credit.
(Work progressing - continued from p.3)
blocks of Emory and Albans.
In addition:
• All sewer and storm sewer work in
7A is complete.
e All waterline work, mains and ser-
vice lines, in 7A are complete
• In Priority Area 713, sanitary sewer
work will begin in the 5600 block of Mer-
• Friday, March 23
MFA program - Design of Our
Time. 9:30 - NOON. $1.00/$2.00.
• Monday, March 26
Learn how to create Pysankij-
styled Eggs from Ukrainian Ortho-
dox priests. They will also serve a
light lunch. 9:30 - 3:30 PM. $5.00.
• April 4, Wednesday
Enjoy a trip to the Artfull Garden
• Tuesday, March 20 A~ ~or a view of the new sculpture ex-
LL ,s hibit. If time allows, plan to
1 visit Rochella Cooper's
Join us for the Alley
Threatre's morning matinee, community vegetable gar-
Georges Feydeau's comedy-A den as well. Time to be an-
Flea in Her Ear. Only room for 14 nounced. Free.
on the minibus! 9:00 - 12:30 PM.
(t.Friday, April 6
Please call 713.662.5895 for more
information or to make reservations
to attend events.
Glassell School's 2001 Core Art-
ists. 9:30 - NOON. Free.
lA special thank you - Continued from p. 6)
Inc., George & Marisus Taliichat, Texas Children's
Pediatric Associates, The Houston Chronicle/Jack
& Beverly Loft is, Towers Perrin, Village News, Wells
Fargo Capital Markets and Wilson, Cribbs, Goren &
Flaum LLP.
COMETS - Ginni Mithoff and The Kroger
Foudafion.
• ASTRONAUTS - Ralph & Monnis Atkinson,
Samuel & luceil Boushy, John & Renelle Cadena,
Gary & Catherine Chandler, Dave & Marcelo Chennisi,
Bill & Cathy Comiskey, Mark & Lynette Cone, John
& Sally Cox," Sheila Crocker, Cuemunity.com,
Stephen& Valerie Densen, Robert & Karin Dubose,
Clark & Kay Edgecomb, Mark & Joni Fichter, David
Fink, Bob & JoAnn Fry, Bob & Jeanneatte Geary,
Roger & Lynne Goddard, John & Evie Grubb, Gary &
Sue Hanna, Ross & Gail Hartz, Erik & Maria Elena
Herbst, Kevin & Katy Holt, Don & Frederica Irwin,
Bob & Carol Ittner, Mark & Julie Jacobs, "Randy
Kathryn Johnson, Curt & Amy Karges, John & Jane
Kennedy, Tom & Lauren Kent, Ken & Charlene Kern,
Geoffrey & Lisa Lanceley, Neil & Amy Leibman,
David & Kell Luce, Shahid & Roheela Malik, John&
Catherine Marziofti, Gene & Kathryn McFaddin, John
& Sharon, McWhorter, Milene & Todd Miller, Glenn &
Lee Newick, Dale & Beth Qualls, `Dean & Christi
Quinn, Steven & Leah Ragiel, Wayne & Susan Ray,
David & Jan Redford, Lawrence Root, John & Susan
Schouest James & Lynn Smith, John & Susie Sobchak,
Southwail Builders, Inc dbo Rockwell Homes, Stacey
& Stephanie Speier, Patrick & Marie Starich, Kevin &
Barbara Trautner, Al & Ruthie Waldrop, Margaret
Wallace, Neil & Jill Wasserstrom, Patricia Wilkinson,
David & Tara Wuthrich.
cer south to Robinhood and in the 3200-
3600 blocks of Robinhood.
• In Priority Area 12, storm sewer
work is scheduled to take place on
Judson, Bissonnet to Community; while
water line work is scheduled to begin in
Fairmont from Judson to Law.
• During the next 30 days, sanitary
sewer work is also scheduled to begin
in Priority Area 8. Exact locations have
not been determined at this time.
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West University Place, Texas 77005
Neighborhootl Traffic Task Force @
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6:30 PM City Hall Lunchroom.
Conference
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