Historical September 1997 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
On September 15, Dan McGuire, who has served as alderman of the 28″ ward for 16 years. becomes the city’s Director of Parks. McGuire was appointed to the post by Mayor Clarence Harmon.
As parks director, McGuire will supervise the Parks. Recreation, and Forestry divisions and will continue to have an active role in the implementation of the Forest Park Master Plan. McGuire accepts this new challenge but acknowledges that he will miss working closely with many ward residents on the projects that have brought stability to the area. McGuire was elected alderman In a special election in 1981, filling the unexpired term of Vince Schoemehl, who had been selected mayor During McGuire’s tenure, he has attended countless meetings and has helped shepherd housing, commercial, and beautification projects to fruition. At the Board of Aldermen. he was known for his meticulous attention to detail and was considered the best bill drafter on Market St. McGuire resides on 61xx Westminster, in Skinker DeBaliviere, with his wife. Jill, and sons. Danny and John.
In the past 16 years, he has attended many Times activities and has written for the paper as well.
On Saturday. October 18. he will be honored at the annual Times New Neighbors Party for his service to the Skinker DeBaliviere community.
The party is open to all and will take place at 6117 Westminster, beginning at 7pm.
There will be a cash bar, refreshments will be provided, and there is no entrance fee. Donations to the Times, however, will be most welcome.
For information about this event, call 721-7532.
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Dan McGuire. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1997.
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Archival transcription note: Page 1 party location 6117 Westminster conflicts with Cabanne House in calendar and page 3 notice; original locations retained.
Original source: SD_Times1997_09.pdf, printed page(s) 1; PDF page(s) 1.
