Historical November 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
(Editor’s Note: This report of the October SDCC meeting was written by Paul Kurtz who is a member of the Council representing Rosedale’s north side and also the husband of the editor—and if anyone is paying attention to this issue, you will note that Paul has been drafted into service for more than one .1-don’t-haveanyone-else-to-write-it article.
The Times needs someone to volunteer on a regular basis to cover the Council meetings and write a brief but informative report.
The Council meets the first Monday of the month.
Please call me at 727-6377 if you would like to help.) The October meeting of the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council was held on October 7 and featured several items of interest to area residents.
The Council first welcomed its new secretary, Susan Stevenson, who will provide much needed support to our executive director, Nancy Farmer. Susan, a German teacher by profession was a resident of our community while attending Washington University and now resides in the Murphy-Blair neighborhood.
We certainly welcome Susan to the office. Rose Flynn reported that she has made contact with a husband/wife consulting team who conduct seminars in the area of self defense.
The seminars deal with various techniques for situations involving assaults, robbery, and other street crimes and has gained national attention. Rose will be looking into the possibility of bringing the seminar to our area.
The cost is around $2,000 and outside funding will be necessary. Anyone interested in helping Rose with this project should contact the Community Council.
The Safety Committee reported that there are still a number of residences which do not have working porchlights.
The Council is investigating the possibility of hiring an electrician to do needed repairs with funds from the Loretta Reinhardt Trust. Residents wishing further information should contact the Council office.
A memorial fund has been established by Bethel Lutheran Church in the name of Jim Irwin, a neighborhood resident who recently died in an accident at his home.
The proceeds of this fund will be used for capital improvements and education. Interested parties should contact Bethel Lutheran Church at 863-3111 for more details.
There has been an accepted proposal to donate the terra-cotta angels to Pantheon Corporation for use inside the mall at the DeBaliviere Arcade.
This will allow the display of the angels and still provide adequate protection for these artifacts from weather and vandalism. “Art Exposed,” an event sponsored by the West End Arts Council, will take place on Nov. 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. Eleven galleries and five studios plus two groups showings will be open throughout the West End.
A free shuttle bus will run throughout the afternoon leaving from the Marlborough Building at 5696 Kingsbury at DeBaliviere. Parking and refreshments will be available.
The Community Council has reapplied for a grant from NAP for a home improvement grant.
The state-run program permits non-profit organizations to obtain funds from profit-making corporations for low interest loans. Interested parties wanting more information should contact the Council office.
The Council regretfully accepted the resignation of their long-time bookkeeper, Esther Herron.
A reception was held after the meeting in her honor and Esther was given a plaque in recognition of her many years of service to the Council and the community.
She will remain in the neighborhood and will continue to serve the area. Again, Esther, your talents will be sorely missed.
The Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council is located in the Delmar Baptist Church building, 6195 Washington Avenue; telephone number is 862-5122. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1985.
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