Alvin Sun-Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 74, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 26, 1998 Page: 2 of 18
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continuing a tradition which began
in 1975, making this 1998 Arts and
Crafts Fair a 22-year-old legend.
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DWI - First Offense
•On April 19, Patrick Richardson,
26, was charged with his first DWI,
according to police reports.
Police say they were first alerted
to Richardson’s vehicle when they
saw it had no front license plate.
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telephone: (202) 224-2934
Paa: (202) 228-3856
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Council Candidate
Remington, adds, “Our archives
indicate that 1990 was the first year
we partnered with the Rotary Club
and moved our traditional Sunday
date to Frontier Day" AAUW presi-
dent Pharaby Wilson explains that
more and more activities are filling
up everyone’s calendars, and fami-
lies are looking for the most fun at
the least travel and expense inconve-
nience. The combined exposure and
advertising from AAUW and Rotary
has proved to be successfill for both
organizations, since target audiences
are not necessarily the same. The
event draws a large number of out-
of-town participants, both as vendors
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Jasper: What I would like to be, Townsend?
as a council member, is basically Jasper: I’m better for the posi-
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need to work togeth-
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community.
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how God delivered him form a lift
miracle wonders of God.
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Washington, D.C. 20510
Telephone: (202) 224-5922
Fax: (202) 224-0776
e-mail: senatortohutchtson.senate.gov
• zoning, I would need to support ing one, but if good people don’t
the majority. come forward and offer them-
Q: What would you be able to selves to serve, who will?
give your constituents as a council Q: Why are you a better person
member? for this position than Larry
addition of more children’s crafts, their canvases vulnerable to wind and as spectators. As a result, Alyin
caricatures by local artist/politician and rain, there were no suitable has become known as a tourist
Neil Caldwell, fire truck rides for indoor sites for such a big event. We
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making crafts at home while still car-
ing for their young children. Home
crafts had become very popular.”
Current festival chairperson
570 Dula Street, Alvin, Texas 77511 • (281) 331-4421
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DORTHElA ARMSTRONG
. aa I am honest and fair. What
-Eileen Jasper applies to you applies to me.
” I am able to look at both sides
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Sunday, April 27, 1975, in the
“horseshoe” area of Alvin High
School. One of the premier features
was demonstrations by the Manvel
Quilting Bee. Bands and entertain- -----,---—--. a .e
ment were ri-hand, and the event Neil Caldwell, fire truck rides for indoor sites for such a big event We attraction on the first weekend ot
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come by and browse the art for as Ht- Donna Rae Harris and AHS coach ments the event; crowds were enor- Remingtona (281) 331-5559 or
tie or as long as they wanted, enjoy- Wilton Ferrell and wife Jessie Lee. mous, and we had a blast. It was a Alice Hagood at (281) 331-4762.
ing such groups as baton twirlers, “By 1980, we had outgrown the typical family Sunday outing in the AAUW looksforwardto
school choirs, and local dance horseshoe location,” says Judy park. We still had music and enter- at the Arte and Crafts Festiva4
groups. Many children’s activities, Tomlin, a former festival chairper- tainment, but the emphasis gradually Frontier Day, May 2, Alvin State
such as the popular “moon walk”, son. White we realized that an out- moved from fine arts to more local Bank and National Oak Park, in
were avsilshic I urr years saw di door show always left artists and and hand-made crafts, partly because Downtown Alvin. Y all Come.
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tion because I’m straight forward,
honest and I don't play favorites.
I listen to all sides of an issue,
little and big.
Larry has stated that he is
against the Chamber of
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would have to first confer with his bring people together. Jasper. Where Alvin will tie mg. L. „r miictine cir Whv should he see all of these
supporters before committing to I am generally able to see both five years from now has a lot to do Jasper: The first zoning ordi- with because of mitigating ir- "hyshou h8 Chamber is a
such an interview. sides of an issue, and through that with what goes on in the next 12 nance which was proposed here cumsitances. Hi explain the abrs senemyisThamd hannmin
Reyes did not respond or return ability can help the team function, months. was not a good ordinance. issues. n.rtne^but it doesn’t tell the
rezed ohone calls so he will Q: What issues would you like I’ve been told that by the year I didn’t support it then, and I think people respond better to partner, but it doesn t te the
Tfpenodtphreturdher. t address as .person? 2030 the population of Texas is wouldn’t suppor it now. honesty like that rather £ council whattodoo „ g
n race between incumbent Jasper: There are so many supposed to double, and, frankly, I have read every word of the having someone agree with their Finally I think people can read-
Larry Townsend and Eileen things which are important to the that’s pretty scary, present proposed ordinance, complaints blindiz.gpromisestodo izseow by "amihe better nd I
Jasper, Townsend refused»par- community that r. not going in In the wakeof this growth, alot though, and it•not the same d“- somethingcandgxtr ~ jsas inthnommunity,’
be Mi Woua be . confronta- A hot issue right ... is getting area, and M council needs to look Thenkeytany ordinance is how XLSSSXX cardsnsting moresthan a LA
tion scene ~ be ■ positive ihing *w* tr rtr ciubs ;
*°Jasper^ however agreed to the annexed^ development, and that has to come if proceeded in the proper way. council member? has participated in or received) ‘
forum thereby making hr the Of course, we have to be realis- with an improved infrastructure As a council member I would Jasper: I work here five here I consider acouncil pQsition to ;
fonemcounclcandidateto’make ticinourgoal......aren’twork- and increasing our tax base. represent thepeople that andihave children who oto bepnextonsonurhgtrforenars :
her views and plans public here. ing with unlimited funds, but to Our council has to consist of what it s all about? school h :-youni0 I think vou’ll see far :
The Rowing questions and get the most accomplished we people who are looking at the Whether the majority of the peo- I care about how the city is run. involvement-thinkyou " far
answers were exchanged in an need to work together for common good of the entire community, pie is in favor of or opposed to Sure, the position is a demand- less community suppo |
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Published on Sundays
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This is the final installment of city council member?
the candidate interviews, and will Jasper: I don’t think the Alvin
cover the entire Alvin City city council has been nearly as
Council candidate field. productive as it can be.
Candidate Doug Balkum was The bickering between council
not asked to interview, as his posi- members and between individual
held at the Alvin State Bank.
lot and National Oak Park on May 2.
in connection with Frontier Day.
"Past experience has told us that
many vendors wait until the last few
days to reserve their space, waiting
for the latest weather report, and we
tty to accommodate them,” reports
Dot Remington, event chairperson.
“We usually have about 100 ven-
dors.”
The AAUW Arts and Crafts
Festival has a tong and varied histo-
ry. Its first outing occurred on
three field sobriety tests. Further checks on the man showed Doc Marten hiking boots and two /
later, a breath test revealed he had five outstanding arrest war- sirloin steaks, police say.
Richardson’s blood-alcohol ratio as rants from the Brazoria County Several more expensive pieces of
.209, more than twice the legal limit. Sheriff’s Office, police say. jewelry and appliances were left at
police say. the scene, however, according to the
Purloined Sirloin report.
DWI - First Offense On April 17, a woman reported ____
•On April 18, Jose Gonzales, 33, that her house had been broken into, CRIME STOPPERS
was charged with his first DWI, police reports say. Anyone with information about
according to police. The reporting woman said she any crime is encouraged to contact
Police say they noticed the driver knew when the suspects were in her Crime Stoppers at (281) 331-STOP
vehicle the officer watched of the 1989 beige Ford LTD was house, as a 120-minute phone call (7867) or Sgt. Todd Arendell to the
Richardson cross the yellow Une speeding, and pulled him over. had been placed from her phone at a Alvin Police Department, (281)
four times officials say Upon exiting the vehicle, time no friends or family were in the 388-4370.
The driver of the car a 1970 Gonzales said he was "f***ed up,” residence, according to reports. Information for Police Beat is
brown Camaro, was pulledover, and and proceeded to fail all three field Missing from the scene were a obtained sM fp" ava^b/e „
Hfrjugdyi proceed te sobriety tests, police say. caller besolringpaiso pelkke ‘99* **-- ",.2 ’
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FGBMF Family Banquet will be held Mondaz
p.m. at Joe’s Barbeque, in Alvin.
The guest speaker will be Manuel Rodriguez, pa
Park Methodist Church of Houston. Rodriguez k
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always this man of God.
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Schwind, Jim & Dodson, Doug. Alvin Sun-Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 74, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 26, 1998, newspaper, April 26, 1998; Alvin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1561958/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Alvin Community College.