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Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council

By Ann FitzGibbons

Historical March 1983 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

PETITION DRIVE Alan Carter of Market Preservation, Inc., spoke to the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council, Monday, Feb. 14, about the present petition drive to preserve three architectural landmarks and historic structures in downtown St. Louis slated for demolition under the Gateway Mall plan.

This petition drive is the third attempt to save the Title Guaranty Building, the Buder Building and the International Building from destruction. Interested community residents can come into the Community Council office to sign a petition or pick one up and circulate it in the neighborhood.

TAX FORMS

1040 Individual Income Tax Forms are available in the Council office for your convenience.

OPERATION BRIGHTSIDE

Keep your eyes and ears ready for more information on our upcoming Operation Blitz.

If you want to participate, call Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council or write and we will put you on our mailing list.

THE SKINKER-DEBALIVIERE GARDEN CLUB

The Club is planning a very busy spring planting season. Neighborhood residents and block units are going to be asked to assist with the beautification of Skinker-DeBaliviere. Trees and flowers will be provided for block units that are interested.

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

The SDCC February meeting featured the revised draft of the Constitution and Bylaws.

The copy which appeared in the February issue of “The Neighborhood Paper” was the main topic of discussion during the meeting. Issues discussed covered the SDCC service area and core area, the residents association, the corporate membership, terms of office and other minor details.

A vote to table the proposed Constitution and Bylaws until the March meeting was passed.

This issue will be continued at the March meeting with a discussion and revision of each section as proposed by the Board of Directors.

NEW SDCC SECRETARY

The Community Council would like to extend its appreciation to Mr. Bill Keslar, who recently resigned as SDCC’s secretary. Bill’s time and efforts were invaluable to the Council. Arline Webb has been appointed to fill the secretary’s position until June. Arline has served as an alternate and has contributed a great deal to the Board.

NEW BOARD MEMBER

Delmar Baptist Church has appointed a new representative to the SDCC’s Board of Directors.

A warm welcome is extended to Toni Hayes. Ms. Hayes is a neighborhood resident and will be an asset to the Council.

Originally published in The Paper, March 1983.

Read this article in the original newspaper issue.

Original source: SD_Times1983_03.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.

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