The Sealy News (Sealy, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1994 Page: 2 of 56
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Terry Sablatura, P.T.
Director of Services
lion of a situation created by a
drainage ditch between Fowlkes
and West Front Street. She made an
appeal for covering the ditch or in
some way improving the existing
unhealthy condition. She had ap-
peared before the council on this
matter in previous years and asked
for assurance that something will be
done this time.
City Administrator Roger Carlisle
said the matter will be brought to
the priorities meeting. If the council
approves the action, cost estimates
will be acquired. The issue will be
brought to the February council
meeting.
Chip Leach presented a request in
behalf of the Colorado County Oil
Company, asking the city to provide
sewer and water utilities to a con-
struction site east of West 10 Ford.
This is the area where the oil com-
pany plans to re-locate from West
Front Street and is outside of the
Sealy city limits.
Council denied the request, and
told Leach he can petition for an-
nexation to the City of Sealy in or-
der to get city services.
Omar Villarreal asked for exten-
sion of sewer services to 540 Ker-
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600 Austin Rd.
(409) 234-5571
WE REMEMBER DONNA
At this season of the year, our heart? and minds turn
to our beloved Donna, who left us on Christmas Eve in
1980. We will never forget her, because her loss has left
an emptiness in our hearts which can never be filled.
Although we feel sad, we are thankful for the days she
shared with us, and we continue to love her.
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in the evening he opts to drive through city sweets
and subdivisions in his "liule red car" as a reminder of
what the night will have in store for the good little boys
and girls. Often he’ll opt to "stop at a house and sur-
prise the kids."
With a sheepish grin, Bartlett beams and discloses a
tale of what happened when he called on Stuart and
Sandy Scarborough’s house last Christmas Eve The
Scarboroughs’ son. Smith, was apparently anxiously
awaiting Santa’s arrival.
Bartlett, as St Nick, entered and asked the youngster,
‘‘‘Smith, you're not staying up and waiting for Santa
are you? You need to go to bed so Santa can come back
and bring you your gifts.' He went straight to bed.
Though you could tell he was surprised that Santa knew
his name, it made him a believer.
“His mother,” chuckles Bartlett, "wanted to know if
I’d come by every night and get him to go to bed "
From 6 to 9:30 p.m. Christmas Eve sightseers on
Main Sweet will see Santa sitting in the Bartlett yard.
Jingling his bell and waving to those embracing the
Christmas spirit.
And the imaginative lawn displays are proven atten-
bon getters.
Drug bust
From Pogo 1
The investigation closed with the
Dec. 13 early morning raid when
teams composed of personnel of the
FBI, U.S. Immigrations, Customs,
D.E.A, Austin County Sheriff's
Department, Independent Task
Force, DPS and Precinct 2 consta-
ble’s department entered and
secured the property with a federal
search warrant in hand.
Austin County Emergency
Medical Service personnel were
also on stand by in the area in the
event of a problem during the exe-
cution of the search warrant. The
warrant was executed without inci-
dent
As of late last week, the sum of
the narcotics seized during this
statewide investigation was undeter-
mined.
Columbus, Texas
109 Shult Dr., Suite 206
(409) 732-2371
From Pogo 1
Christmas, ’" recalls the bespectacled Bartleu.
With a talent to tinker, the retired Shell Oil
researcher, got the gears to cranking upstairs and came
up with a theme to decorate his lawn. “That first year I
had Santa riding in my T-Bucket (1923 Model T Ford)
and pulling a trailer with toys. And last year I had Santa
on a motorcycle
“This year I have him playing golf and standing by
his golf cart filled with presents.”
In selecting a theme, Bartleu adds, “I dream all year
long of what I’m going to do I have some close friends
in town and they come to my aid and help me out.”
On Christmas Eve, it’s Bartlett’s, clad as Santa
Claus, pattern to travel around town and visit with van
ous businesses. “I’ll walk through just about every
business in town that's open I by to spread a little
cheer to those that have to work.
“And I have an ’open door policy’ with the post
office. I’ll go in there and give everybody a candy Kiss.
I’ve given out about 12 pounds of candy so far and
that’s just one piece at a time, so it’s growing each
year," opines the surrogate Santa for Scaly.
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the results of the recent Expanded
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loting to the Wallis telephone ser-
vice area. ELC will be available
from Wallis to Bellville, Scaly,
Richmond/Rosenberg and Valley
Lodge. The projected in-service date
is March 1995.
"GTE is pleased to offer Ex-
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Wallis exchange," said Les Red-
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for an additional monthly fee of
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$7 for business customers.
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The word is out. A lot of people drive by. Families
from out of town will come by on Christmas Eve. And
there are two vans from the Brenham State School that
bring kids here.
“The kids have a blast,” ventures Bartlett. They get
to walk round in the yard and talk to Santa.”
Of the holiday lawn displays — which Bartlett
admits his wife “leaves to me — but I have to get her
stamp of approval" — he notes, “it’s a reward for us.
To see people come and comment on and take pictures
of it.”
□ Jim Bartlett has no quarrel with putting on his
Santa suit and getting out early Christmas morning and
continuing to deliver merriment.
Often to disbelieving eyes, at first.
He'll drive the “little red car” around, with his daugh-
ter Allison, a 6th grader, dressed as an elf. Spotting
children and stopping to offer a “Merry Christmas.”
"I try to hit all the subdivisions on Christmas day. I’ll
go through a tank of gas in the T Bucket. Il’s just a lol
of fun and I enjoy seeing those kids smiling,” allows
Bartleu.
Pulling from his bag of Santa memories, Bartlett
shares this little story:
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Local man is suited to,a T in spreading spirit as Santa Claus
sten Road, which likewise is outside
the pity limits. Council suggested
that he seek annexation.
Tony Tsounakas requested a mo-
bile home park permit at 351 Geb-
hard Road, also outside the city, and
was given the same answer. When
he asked what the annexation time
table was, he was advised it was
about three months after the council
brings it lo a meeting.
Tsounakas also asked for the
widening of Atchison Street from
Highway 90 to Circle Drive (Loop
250), and extension of a 6” water
line from Engelking Street and
Atchison south to Circle Drive, ap-
proximately 100 yards.
Carlisle said this will also go on
the priority list
In other action, council appointed
Police Chief Ron Novosad to the
Austin County Communications
District for a two year term. Roger
Carlisle's appointment will expire
as of December 31, according to a
letter from Dennis L. Diggs, presi-
dent.
Action was tabled on instituting
proceedings to annex a certain terri-
tory which is in the area of the
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“Last year I was running out of gas. So I stopped at
the Shell station. While at the pump this little black boy
came up to me, his daddy was talking to Harvey
(Leathart, Sealy Shell’s owner), and he asked, 'What
are you doing?’ I told him I was 'feeding my reindeer.'
Then he told me I was running late delivering presents.
“I told him, 'That's okay, Mrs. Claus will hold break-
fast for me.”'
With a concerned look, the little boy offered
Santa/Bartleu, “Hurry, you’re going to melt.” Bartlett
opines the young boy figured Santa had best get out of
the Texas temperature and back to the North Pole.
Bartlett’s Santa role-playing is beginning to snow-
ball. Recently he’s been sought out to make an appear-
ance in his red and white guise at various parties for
organizations and day care centers.
Operators of day care schools will query him as to his
fee. The generous Bartlett responds. “Just a roomful of
smiles. Thal’s ail I ask for.”
‘Tis the season and as our thoughts naturally drift to
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Santa Claus, an icon
of universal culture, satisfies the child in everyone —
thanks to Jim Bartlett, a giver, not a taker, Santa
spreads the spirit in Sealy.. .
B&PW Park, Public hearings will
be scheduled.
Also tabled for further review
was an ordinance regulating the
drilling, con pletion and operation
of fossil fuel or wells within the city
limits.
The bid on a 1995 one ton truck
cab and chassis was awarded to the
low bidder, Appel Ford of
Brenham. The price was
$16,063.54. West 10 Ford of Scaly
submitted a bid of $16,292.85.
Council asked for the reestab-
lishment of billing rates on water-
works, solid waste, and sanitary
sewer systems, and will look at that
ordinance later.
Public works director John
Maresh was authorized to proceed
with the sale of surplus equipment
through a public auction, placing
the vehicle, a used truck, in the next
auction held by Mark Switzer at
Port City Stockyards.
A speed zone ordinance along
Highway 90 west was adopted, fol-
lowing Chief Novosad’s acceptance
of the Texas Department of Trans-
portation recommendation, acting
on a request from Supt. Tom Gol-
son. The ordinance will expand the
school crossing zone area eastward
and will provide greater safely and
security for students and motorists,
Novosad said. It will extend the
school flasher light from its existing
location to a pont east of Miller
Road on US 90 and will include the
new elementary school entrance.
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relative to a mailer regarding Hous-
ton Lighting and Power Company
rales. They passed a resolution to
join the Gulf Coast coalition of
some thirty cities which are seek-
ing more reasonable rates, with a
refund to those cities that claim the
electric company's rates are loo
high
Olsen, recommending the coali-
tion’s support, pointed out “there is
strength in numbers.”
Aiderman Hubert Odom
expressed his feeling that "we have
a responsibility to our citizens to
protect their interests”, and that he
felt the coalition would allow for
fair and reasonable rates.
Aiderwoman Carolyn Bilski
asked the council to give
consideration to the Light
Company’s side of the matter.
At the onset of the meeting.
Mayor Reinbeck honored Aider-
woman Bilski with a framed plaque
after council accepted her letter of
resignation. The mayor commended
her for her contribution to city gov-
ernment through heg action on the
council. Bilski is the Austin County
Judge-elect and will be installed in
January.
Later, Mayor Reinbeck presented
an appreciation plaque to Melvyn
Levine in recognition of the 77
years of service to this community
by Levine Brothers, which store is
closing in the near future. She com-
mended him for the integral and
supportive role he played in this
city.
Upon the recommendation of Ai-
derman Joe Scranton, the council, in
a tied vote which was broken by the
mayor, elected Cookie Tyler Curry
to fill Bilski’s place as Alderman
Place 3 on the council until the next
city election in May 1995. Before
the vote was taken, Odom said he
thought the council could operate
with one less member.
Several citizens came before the
council with requests. Clara Hube-
nak of Sealy, supported by her
niece, Joan Hereford of California,
askked council to consider a correc-
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