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With the end of summer, an annual
exercise begins anew - developing the
city's budget for the next year. Under
State law the City has 60 days from the
date the assessor certifies the tax role
to adopt a tax rate and budget for the
upcoming year.
The Harris County Appraisal District
certified the city's appraised value at
$2.29 billion dollars on August 10, 2001.
Under the proposed schedule, the pub-
lic hearing is scheduled for October 15`
and final adoption of the budget and tax
rate are set for the city council meeting
of October 81h.
The city's current property tax rate is
42¢ per $100 of assessed valuation, with
21.5¢ going to debt service and 20.5¢
designated for maintenance and opera-
tions which includes police, fire, admin-
istration, development services, general
services, and parks and recreation pro-
grams.
Accordina to Finance Director Walter
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Thomas, despite the increase in as
sessed valuations, an increase in the
August 27 Effective T &x Rate Calculation
debt service rate may be required
September '7 - Proposed Budget submitted to City
next year.
Secretary
"We will be issuing additional debt
September 10 Council Meeting -
next year to complete infrastructure
Schedule Public Hearing 3
financing," said Thomas. It will re-
Record vote on tax rate
quire about a 22.5¢ tax rate to cover
First Budget Workshop
the total debt service anticipated for
September 19 - First Quarter Page Ad.
next year."
Publish Notice of Public Hearing
Thomas noted that the debt service
September 17 - Budget Workshop
tax rate could go as high as 23.5¢ by
September 24 - Budget Workshop
2004 before it begins to taper off be-
October 1 - Public Hearing on Tax Rate
ginning in 2006.
Public Hearing on Budget ~j
While the proposed budget is not
First Reading of Budget Ordinanc-
yet complete, increases in electricity
First Reading of Tax Ordiiia-Fice
rates, employee health benefits and
October S - Adoption of Budget Ofdirts.I,-ICC
salaries will be placing a strain on the
Adoption of Tax Rate
M&O portion of the budget.
The proposed budget will be availabl
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from the City's website at
www westu. org on or about September Once again West U residents have the
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Tree Trust. The 30-gallon container-
grown trees will be planted, staked,
mulched and fertilized. All you have to
do is provide the care for the tree once
planted. Tree trust trees can only be
planted in the area between the street
and sidewalk.
For an application call
713.662.5834 or stop by° 7
City Hall or Public Works
and pick one up. Applications
are also available online at
www.westmorg. Don't delay
- October 15 is the deadline.
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Edloe Street's new look. The project was completed with hours to spare before the
school year began.
• Board & Committee News 6
• Calendar of events 8
• City Life 3
• Employee Spotlight 4
• Inside Council Chambers 2
• Ordinance Spotlight 4
• Police Blotter 5
• Senior Calendar 7
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By., Mayor Linda Lewis
Three months after being elected, get-
ting to know each other and learning the
ways of city government, your city
council recently spent a Saturday morn-
ing together to talk about our goals for
this term. For the most part, we were in
agreement about what is important to
us and, we think, the residents of our
community so our objectives are
straightforward and attainable. Two
years goes very fast, so in order to be
successful it is important that we stay
focused and accept the fact that not
everything we do is going to make ev-
eryone happy.
Four areas were identified to have sig-
nificant importance. First is fiscal re-
sponsibility and to that end council
wishes to develop and adopt a five year
plan projecting revenues and expendi-
tures for debt service, maintenance and
operations and capital improvements.
This plan is to be reviewed annually and,
hopefully, will be a valuable planning tool
not only for us but for future councils.
Second is public safety which is a
multi-pronged objective. We are com-
mitted to continuing to address traffic
issues and to providing for the fair and
effective enforcement of laws. This
council desires to increase pedestrian
safety through such means as the use
of additional crosswalk identification,
signage and education. As a follow up
to the work of the Traffic Task Force,
we will work to develop and maintain a
traffic enforcement plan to address ar-
terial, collector and neighborhood
streets, and we will evaluate the effec-
tiveness of the street classification sys-
tem. Lastly, we will maintain adequate
staffing at all levels of public safety.
Third is communications. Every coun-
cil I have served with wishes to improve
in this area, and this one is no different.
We have hopes of making a difference,
both internally and with residents. We
will work to improve information access,
including municipal code, zoning ordi-
nances, zoning map and budget infor-
mation, through the city's website. We
have challenged ourselves and staff to
develop procedures to maintain follow
up and responsiveness to complaints,
inquiries and requests. Council also plans
to encourage the use of block captains
to facilitate the exchange of information
between us and citizens.
Fourth is development which refers to
reviewing the feasibility of adopting or-
dinance or building code amendments
that would promote the retention of older
homes. Also in this arena, council wishes
to evaluate setbacks to ensure that all
criteria for safety are being met.
As I stated earlier, these objectives are
fairly straightforward, but to be success-
ful we will have to work together as a
team, involve the expertise of our board
and commission volunteers, effectively
communicate our goals to staff and lis-
ten to the response of our neighbors as
we move forward. I hope that each one
of you will take interest in what is hap-
pening in your community and stay in
touch with what is happening.
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by Council Member Danny Jackson
It has been three months since the citi-
zens of West U went to the polls to elect
a new council. Two prior members are
now serving with three novices. Run-
ning for office and soliciting votes was
exciting and sometimes exhausting, but
the end result of being elected to serve
West U's citizens makes all the work
and long hours worthwhile.
With four city council meetings, or two
months of serving under our belts, it has
become apparent that our mayor and
council members have `jelled' and are
becoming one of the most cohesive and
cooperative city governments in recent
years. The real work has begun!
Though voter turn out was light, and
usually is, that fact alone is not indica-
tive on how our citizens feel about our
city and the workings of council. The
vast number of citizens who have shown
up at the past four council meetings and
workshops to voice concerns and offer
suggestions is a real indicator of how
much people love our city and want to
see issues resolved for the good of all.
Let's face it, we pay a premium to live
in West U, and, therefore, we have a
right to voice our opinions and actually
be heard by city council! This council
urges citizens to attend our meetings,
read all publicity regarding issues, and
let us know what is important to them.
Citizens are invaluable assets when it
comes to council's decision making.
There is creativity generated by our di-
verse city population that enables dif-
ferent views to be heard by council. This
leads to cohesive and amenable solutions
to issues and problems.
One ofthe biggest issues before council
is the purchase of the YMCA property
for $3.4 million. While this may seem
like a lot of money, it is in the best inter-
est of our city to be able to acquire these
five acres for our citizens. There is not
another property around that will ben-
efit the city like this one! Our Parks
Board, park fundraising board (the
"Friends", and our Parks and Recreation
Department are already at work ad-
dressing the question of how the prop-
(Of the People - cont. on p. 7)
The City of West University Place, Texas
Mayor Linda Lewis (713.662.5801)
City Council Members Mike Farley (713.662.5847), Marilyn Griffin (713.662.5808),
Danny Jackson (713.662.5848), Bill May (713.662.5889)
Club, meeting, or activity notices should be forwarded to City Currents, 3800 University Boulevard,
West University Place, TX 77005, by the 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.or >
City Life
Free Family ay
Gather your family
and friends and head
over to Houston's Mu-
seum District on Saturday, September
8, for the fifth annual Museum District
Day. Enjoy captivating exhibitions, live
music, and a festive family atmosphere
at eleven museums during this free
event. Participating museums will waive
their general admission fee from 10:00
AM to 5:00 PM.
Hop on a free METRO shuttle and
make multiple stops - it's easy and a
great way to discover museums. A spe-
cial addition to this year's festivities is
the Moo-seum District Cow, part of the
Houston Cow Parade herd courtesy of
EOG Resources, Inc. Members of the
Contemporary Arts Museums' Teen
Council will work with visiting children
to decorate the life-sized fiberglass cow
in front of the museum. Visitors are in-
vited to come by and watch how the
cow is transformed throughout the day.
For more details about Museum Dis-
trict Day call 713.790.1020 or visit
www. houstoninuseunidistrict. org.
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On Saturday, October "T"
area residents will gather
\ , iin Houston's Museum Dis-
trict across from Hermann Park for the
11 (h Annual America's Walk for Diabe-
tes and the Family Health and Fitness
Festival. Walkers will team up with
family, friends, neighbors and co-work-
ers, and gather sponsors and donations
to raise funds for the American Diabe-
tes Association.
A new and educational part of
America's Walk for Diabetes is the
Family Health & Fitness Festival. The
exciting Walk Route will proceed
through the Festival, providing an op-
portunity for walkers to experience the
health and fitness booths of their choice.
For more information on America's
Walk for Diabetes and the Family
Health & Fitness Festival, call the
American Diabetes Association at
713.9 77.7706 ext. 6086.
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Home Place Celebration 11 is coming in October. The Home Place
Planning Committee has but together Several events, including an outdoor
concert sponsored by Reliant Energy, set for Saturday, October 27 at 7:00
PM. Look for the October City Currents for more information.
Planning meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 5 and 19 at 12:00
NOON in the Municipal Building Conference Room, 3800 University. For gen-
eral information or to underwrite or sponsor an event, contact Karin Dubose
at 713.592.8895 or Mark Mailer, West U Parks & Recreation Director, at
713.662.5894.
Underwriting levels include - Premier Patrons ($5,000+), Civic Supporters
($2,500+), Favored Friends ($1,000+), and Nice Neighbors ($500+). Reliant
Energy is the Home Place Brilliant Benefactor at the $10,000 level; Village
Newe/Southwest Reporter Is a Premier matron; I.W. Marks and Whole Foods
are Favored Friends; and Teas Nursery, Towers-Perrin, and Southwestern Bell
'are Nice Neighbors. Without the generosity of loyal contributors, the suc-
cerr, of Horne Place would not be poreibie.
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certs resume September 8 at 7:30 PM at
the West U Community Center, 6104
Auden at the corner of Rice and Auden.
This month's concert features singer/
songwriters Susan Lindfors, Ron
Welch, and Crow Johnson with one
of Houston Folklore and Folk Music
Society's own resident songwriters,
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Michael Rickard, hosting the evening.
Homemade refreshments are available.
Tickets are sold at the door - adults
$8, senior citizens (65) $4, and children
under 12 free with adults. Phone Bobby
or Gay Pangle at 281.347.3235 or Chris
Hartman at 281.495.2923 for more con-
cert information.
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The Newcomers' & Neighbors Club lo a community organization of West U
and 5outhoide Place and 15 open to all residents of these two communities.
Join us for our annual Kick-Off Party and Happy Hour buffet on Friday, Septem-
ber 21'°, 7:00 PM at Loot P,ndeo, 3700 Richmond between Edloe and Timmons. The
coot io $15 per peroon. Send your check (payable to N&NC) to Dawn Rubin, 3816
Marquette by 5epternber 17". If you have any queotiono, call Dawn at713.668.7264.
The N&.NC offero Playgroupo, Book Club, Garden Club, Luncheon Group, Social
Evento, Charitable Evento, bunco, Chick Flicks and lots morel Joining the Newcom-
er5' and Neighboro Club io a great vs o meet and have fun with your neighbors. To
,find out more information about i!L!,!G and how to join, visit our webelte at
wtaw.we~tui;ar~comers ors.
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the Spotlight
This month's Employee Spotlight
shines on Angela Rivera, a 32 year old
West U Police Officer. Angela's is a
relatively new face around West U. She
only recently joined the West U team
this past January as a full time police
officer. Prior to joining the WUPD
ranks, Angela was a patrol officer with
Meadows Place Police Department for
one year. Angela is assigned to patrol
shift "C", which is currently in the
evening shift rotation from 2:00 PM to
MIDNIGHT.
Angela is happily married to Richard
Rivera, a police officer with the Stafford
Police Department. However, currently,
Richard is quite far from home. Rich-
ard is in Kosovo, as part of the United
Nations peacekeeping mission as a po-
lice monitor helping the people rebuild
their country.
During her time away from work,
Angela stays busy with her three chil-
dren, Brittany - 12, Leighanne - 6 and
Christian-5. Although actively involved
in her children's lives, Angela never has
a problem finding time to shop at the
malls. In the near future, she plans to
finish her college degree and eventu-
ally attend law school.
According to Lt. Bissett, Angela is
energetic, responsible, and very depend-
able. "She is an absolute asset to the
WUPD staff."
Ordinunee spout ' i.. .
Sound is a common part of everyday life. As a result, we often overlook all that
it can do. Sound allows communication, provides enjoyment, and alerts and warns
us. Yet in modern society sound often annoys us. Many sounds are unpleasant or
unwanted, and are classified as noise.
There is increasing concern about mounting noise levels. However, noise isr,' L
always a bad thing. It has its uses. A quiet sound might be annoying, while a loud
noise might be ignored, especially if it fits in and is unobtrusive. Therefore, uoi~c
maybe used to mask an annoying or unwanted sound. For example, if you iivc
near a busy road and the sound of cars annoys you while your enjoying your
garden, a noisy fount-a.in in your garden could mask the noise. The continual sound
of water would hide the rush of passing cars. -f
Neighborhood noises are considered the greatest source of noise nuisance (Jul
erating the greatest dumber of complaints. Thus the City Council has taken steps
to reduce neighborhood noise by amending the city's noise ordinance. Two o f the
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most significant changes to the ordinance include
Allowable noise level of mechanical equipment. The new regulation lifts the ~i
7.0 bell rating of mechanical equipment but requires noise produced by the equi j:-
ment not to exceed 70 db(A) at any property line on which the equipment is
installed. This change allows home owners the greatest amount of flexibility in
deciding where to `locate their mechanical equipment yet reduces the impact of
noise pollution on their neighbors:
• Sounds produced by vehicular or portable radio, phonograph, disc player,
tape player or any musical instrument that is plainly andihle ouldoots.
This regulation requires all such type sounds not be plainly au-
dible at a`distance of 100 feet and no more than 50 feet during
residential quite hours.
Be a good neighbor and try to make life more enjoyable for a
those around you by being sensible and considerate about wise. 1
Work is progressing in
Priority Areas 7A, 713, 8 and
12. In 7A, all that remains is
general clean-up. Clean-up
will continue for the next 30
days.
In 713, water line work will begin on
Westchester from Plumb to Bissonnet.
Storm sewer work is scheduled to begin
in the 3200 - 3300 blocks of Robinhood.
In addition, paving work is scheduled to
begin on the 3200-3600 blocks of
Tangley.
In Priority Area 12, paving work will
continue on Simmons from Bissonnet to
Judson. Water line installations will
continue on Fairmont and Alban. Storm
sewer work is also scheduled to continue
on Community.
In Priority Area 8, sanitary sewer work
is scheduled to continue in the 2600 and
2700 blocks of Pittsburg and Carolina
Way. Storm sewer work will also
continue on Wakeforest from Cason to
Carolina Way.
Edloe Street Paving - Phase I
paving work on Edloe began June 1,
2001 and is now complete. Phase lI
work began July 20, 2001 and was
completed August 20, 2001.
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July, 2001
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Auto Recovery from unsecured garage.
2700 Bissonnet - July 19. Vehicle
reported stolen by another agency re-
covered.
Auto 'T'heft
4200 Bellaire - July 10. Vehicle sto-
len from business parking lot. Purse,
credit cards and other personal items
were inside vehicle.
2600 Pittsburg - July 26. Ve- ;
hicle stolen from driveway over-
night.
2900 Tangley - July 26. Ve-
hicle stolen from driveway over-
night.
Criminal Mischief
4100 Judson - July 4. City property
damaged by juveniles skateboarding.
3700 Bissonnet - July 14. Boat trader
hitch damaged.
3100 University - July 16. Vehicle
windows shattered.
3000 Albans - July 22. Vehicle
struck by thrown concrete slab.
2800 Albans - July 23. Two vehicles
damaged by thrown bricks.
3100 Bissonnet - July 23. Vehicle
window damaged by thrown brick.
5400 Belmont - July 23. Vehicle win-
dow damaged by thrown brick.
Burglary of a Residence
2800 Quenby - July 14. Resident
observed bike being stolen from his at-
tached garage. Suspect fled before of-
ficers arrived.
6500 Vanderbilt - June 27. Bike sto-
len from unsecured attached garage.
3800 Byron - July 30. Residence
! entered via forced entry. Air
compressor stolen.
Credit Card Abuse/Forgery
4000 Amherst - July 9.
Resident's checks forged and
used to purchase store items.
3000 University - July 25.
Resident's personal information fraudu-
lently used to obtain credit.
6400 Wakeforest - July 31.
Resident's credit card account used to
purchase items.
Found Property
Coleridge/Academy-July 7. Bicycle
found and stored at police station.
4100 Emory - July 22. Child's
scooter found in brush on side of resi-
dence and stored at police station.
6100 Wakeforest - July 27. Leaf
blower found and stored at police sta-
tion.
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
2600 Werlein - July 7. Purse stolen
from unsecured vehicle.
2700 Centenary - July 4. Several
items stolen from unsecured vehicle.
2600 Fenwood - July 8. CD player
stolen from vehicle.
2600 Cason - July 26. Laptop com-
puter stolen from vehicle. Later recov-
ered during recovery of a stolen vehicle.
4200 Bellaire - July 31. Vehicle bro-
ken into and purse stolen.
Burglary of a Building
3600 Amherst - July 21. Bike stolen
from unsecured garage.
6100 Lake - July 23. Bike stolen from
unsecured garage.
2700 Albans - July 26. Bike stolen
Hit and Run Accidents
5600 Community - July 9. Vehicle
struck while parked on street.
3400 Albans - July 20. Vehicle
struck while parked on street.
'T'heft
6300 Belmont - July 3. Bank docu-
ments stolen from residence.
4200 Marquette - July 6. Lawn
equipment stolen from vehicle.
2700 Tangley - July 13. Two unse-
cured bikes stolen from front yard.
3200 Tangley - July 16. Cellular
phone stolen.
4000 Bellaire - July 17. Cellular
phone stolen from purse while resident
shopped at local grocery store.
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It's hard to believe, but summer is over.
People are back to the routine of work
and school. As usual traffic has increased.
One of the areas feeling the greatest
impact is the 3700 block of University,
near West U Elementary. This area is
highly congested in the early morning as
students and their accompanying parents
arrive, and again in the afternoon when
school lets out. It is very important that
adults and drivers pay extra attention,
slow down, and drive friendly. There are
a number of things to remember.
Most importantly, SLOW DOWN. The
speed limit in the school zone is 20 miles
per hour. Everybody is in a hurry and runs
late on occasion, but the school zone is
not the place to make up for lost time. It
is too dangerous. The few seconds gained'.
are not worth the risk. Police officers will
i be working in the school zones in marked
~ and unmarked cars as well as on foot and
on bicycles to assist pedestrians in get-
ting to and from the school safely and
enforcing speed limits. It is important that
pedestrians cross the street at designated
crosswalks and with the assistance of the
school crossing guards. It may take a few
h extra seconds, but it is much safer.
Parking is also an issue throughout that
area. Although it is a heavily traveled
road, University is a residential street with
a number of homes across from the
school. Drivers should refrain from park-
ing across the driveways of these homes.
It is tempting, particularly if you are just
going in for "a second", but it creates
problems for people wanting to enter or
leave their driveways. Also, please be
aware that the angle parking along Edloe
adjacent to the school is two hour park-
ing only during weekdays.
The weather wil l be getting cooler soon,
the holidays are approaching, and our
children are engaged in the exciting task
of learning. Lets work together to ensure
that our actions in our cars don't ruin it.
Thanks and Be Safe!
4100 Emory - July 20. Several items
stolen from residence. Resident suspects
pet sitter employee.
5300 Buffalo - July 23. Computer sto-
len from church office.
Domestic Disturbances - two
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Recycling news
Water Wise
® e YClZI by Rick Jenkins, Recycling and Solid
6Yaste Reduction Board Chair
Protect your drinking wafer',,,%
The West U recycling pro-
The City 0 West U is committed to piing program. Volunteers will be re-
gram is very successful,
providing high quality drinking water that quested to provide access to outside ; thanks to our citizenry and the hard work
meets or exceeds the standards water faucets that are free of shrub- 1, of our Public Works staff. Revenue and
established by the USEPA (United bery. The best locations are water fau- landfill use savings (also known as "cost
States Environmental Protection cets that drain over a driveway and are !avoidance") from the program have ex-
Agency) and the TNRCC (Texas not behind a locked gate. ceeded $90,000 in the first half of this
Natural Resources Conservation If you are interested in having your year. For all of last year the numbers
Commission). Federal and state residence selected as a sampling site in ! were close to $200,000.
regulators establish guidelines and the Water Utilities sample siting plan, Too many of us are still putting card-
standards that public drinking water contact Gail Roberts at 713.662.5839 or ; board out on trash days instead of with
providers must meet if they are to be groberts@westu. org and ask her to add recycleable material on Wednesdays.
allowed to distribute water for public your name and address to the Water Old habits are hard to break, but the facts
consumption. These standards are higher Sampling Request List. You will need i are clear. Cardboard is recycled at a $15
than those established by the US Food to provide your name, address and a i per ton benefit, and landfilled at a $23
and Drug Administration forthe bottling daytime phone number. The selected per ton cost. If the cardboard is recycled,
and sale of retail drinking water. sites will be scattered throughout the city it doesn't go to the landfill, saving West
Your Water Utilities division constantly to provide a representative sampling of U disposal fees and generating income
monitors drinking water parameters at the system. Upon being added to the from the sale of it. As a Board, we have
the water pump stations and throughout list, additional information will be sent prepared reminders to leave with the
the piping network that serves your via US Mail. homeowner when cardboard is put out
homes. In an effort to ensure that the To contact the Water Utilities Division with the trash.
water we deliver is safe to drink, the City call 713.662.5839 or send email to Packing "peanuts" or Styrofoam
will be increasing monitoring for bacte- pwalters@westu.org. For after hours should be removed from shipping boxes
rial contamination twofold, effective assistance (weekends, holidays or Mon- and can be taken to local mail shops like
January, 2002. We are currently seek- day - Friday after 5:00 PM), contact the (Recycling news - cont. on p.7
ing volunteers to participate in a sam- Police dispatcher at 713.662.5850.
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friends to the West University Place
-sc i r ' . Historical Society Frograms. Far cG00
t j tione, contact Janice Dona Ioon 'ro
1 The Friends group exists to support and supplement the services of the gram Chairman at 713.667 3260 o
West U Library. Friends pays for Summer Reading Club programs and foollowllowC~houston.rrcar;. i venz are z~s
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provides adult and juvenile books, subscriptions to the New York Times, Value' a Wednesday, October 24. 1\1inia
Line, Morningstar Mutual Funds and other periodicals. Friends' funds are also Hendee of `Taste of Texas will present
used for library furnishings, memorial gift orders, and bags for the Words on "Lone Star Legacy" - 7:30 PM it the City
Wheels home delivery service. The Library needs more Friends! Join today by Hall Council Charnbere, 3800 University
clipping the form below and returning it to 6108 Auden Street, West University Boulevard.
Place, Texas 77005. Suggested donations include -$10-Seniors; $25-Donor; eThursday, December 13, "George
$50 -Patron; and $100 -Benefactor. Washington and His Leadership Frin-
ciple5," portrayed by James Parish
Hodges - 6:30 PM -refresh ments, 7:00
Pm-program at the Bellaire Civic Gen-
Name: ter (in cooperation with the Bellaire
Historical 'Society).
Address: o Tuesday, January 22, 2002. Betty
Chapman, author of Houston Women
-lnvlgihle 7'hreade of Tapestry - 7:30
Pm at Barnes & Noble, Vanderbilt
Oquare, 3003 W. Holcombe.
Phone a Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Local
Heroes Awards 2002 and 9th Anniver-
New member or Renewing member nary of the WUPH5 - 7:30 PM in the,
City Hall Council Chambers.
All donations are tax deductible (IRS Code 50lc3). a Tuesday, June 11, 2001. "Antique
Texas Doses - 2:00 PM in the Senior
Wing of the Community building.
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Enjoy a bus trip to Chappel Hill in
® Tuesday, September 11 Brenham. Contact Senior Services
for details.
Learn about the Vikings at the Mu- . Tuesday, October 2
seum of Natural History as you ex-
plore the 300+ exhibits of weaponry, View the Cows on Parade.
jewelry and loot from raids on Eu- Todays minibus tour concen-
rope and the British Isles. 1:30 - 3:30 trates on the bovine beauties in the
PM. Price depends on membership uptown and Greenway Plaza loca-
status. tions. 6:30 - 3:30 Pm. Free.
No matter how hard we try to keep track of all the things we are respon-
sible 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 neighborhood, 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:
How long has condition existed?
Who should we contact for additional information?
Phone number: Best time to call:
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. Friday, October 5
Don't miss lunch at the Houston
Greek Festival. 12:30 - 2:30 Pm.
Price depends on your appetite.
Please call 713.662.5895 for
more information or to make
reservations to attend events.
*All ages invited.
(Of the People - cont. from p.2
erty will be used.
Dedicated West U citizens are the ones
who comprise the membership of the
Parks and "Friends" boards. These
people along with their counterparts on
other city boards spend long hours com-
ing up with ideas and solutions to issues.
At present more citizens have made ap-
plication to serve on the various boards
than in many, many years. After all, it is
OUR city and our voices are important!
Be assured that this council wants your
input, creativity and time. We challenge
each citizen to keep informed on the is-
sues and help us make the right deci-
sions for al l the citizens of our very spe-
cial piece of real estate.
(Recycling news - cont. from p.6)
Mailboxes, Etc. for reuse. Later on in
the fall, we intend to recommend to City
Council that Public Works personnel
begin leaving cardboard at the curb if it
is put out on trash days. Over the next
ten years, the benefits of recycling will
be more apparent because landfill costs
are projected to rise. Thanks for your
cooperation in this effort that benefits
your community.
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