Historical September 1992 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood extends a warm welcome to the Washington University students who will make their homes here beginning this fall.
There are over 700 rental units in buildings with three or more units in Skinker DeBaliviere; students occupy many of these units Washington University is a great asset to our community.
The Hilltop campus contributes substantially to the stability and continued improvement of Skinker DeBaliviere.
We are fortunate to count among our neighbors administrators, faculty and students of the University.
This will be the first “urban living’ experience for many students moving in this fall.
We hope that the following tips and reminders for our new neighbors (and old. timers, too, for that matter) will help make their stay in Skinker DeBaliviere, and St. Lous, a safe and enjoyable One. Practice these simple precautions wherever you are — at home, on campus, shopping. etc.: Keep your car doors locked. Do not leave valuables in your car.
If you must leave items in your car, secure them In the trunk or under a seat where they cannot be seen.
This Includes bags or boxes; you may know that the contents are not valuable but a passerby won’t Be alert. Look around before you get out of your car, have your car key in your hand before you leave the mall and head to the parking garage. Meet your neighbors! Exchange phone numbers, schedules, etc., and watch out for each other.
The buddy system is still a good idea it’s always safer to be walking with another person when it’s late at night, wherever you are. Use timers on lights in your home, especially when you will be gone for extended periods.
The only people who should know that you’re gone are the people you tell. Ask a neighbor to pick up your newspaper and take In your mail.
If you see or hear anything suspicious: CALL THE POLICE! Don’t second-guess your instincts.
The Police would prefer to respond to a call that was unfounded than to call after a crime has been committed.
The non-emergency number for the Police is 231-1212. Use this number if you need a patrol car dispatched but it is not an emergency situation, for example, if you’re calling to report juveniles out on the street In violation of curfew.
The emergency number for Police, fire and EMS Is 911.
If you’re in doubt which number to use, dial 911! Other useful contacts for questions, concerns or problems are: The Citizens Service Bureau, 622-4800.
Call this number to report any problems related to any city service from dumpsters to streetlights, graffiti to code violations Operation ConServ, 622-4628.
Call this number for assistance with any city service or questions/problems with city living Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council, 862-5122.
The neighborhood organization has an office and staff available to help you with any questions or problems you have living or working In the area One of the great advantages to living in Skinker DeBallvlere Is that residents can be as active In neighborhood affairs as they wish. Watch for flyers announcing block unit meetings and read the Times regularly for information about neighborhood meetings and events Your participation is welcomed.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1992.
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