Historical November–December 2007 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Wedding bells rang for Louisa Hitchcock, daughter of Jim and Helen Hitchcock, of the 61XX block of Kingsbury, on October 13th at St. Roch Church. Louisa married Rob Spampinato of New York.
The couple honeymooned in Italy and resides in New York. Congratulations to Louisa and Rob and the entire Hitchcock family. Down the street from St. Roch, we are pleased to welcome Mark Williams as the new pastor at Grace Methodist Church. Welcome Babies!
The 59XX block of Pershing welcomed baby Isabella Rose, born on October 2nd. Isabella is the daughter of Washington University history professors Krister Knapp and Corinna Treitel. Sammy and Nora ScottSimpson are the proud parents of a third boy, Ezra Harrison Scott-Simpson, born September 12, 2007.
His brothers are William, 5, and Tyler, 3. Changes– After 44 wonderful years on the 61XX block of Kingsbury, Bob and Betty Newsham are moving away. Their new home isn’t far though; they’ll be enjoying a gorgeous view of Forest Park from The Dorchester. Neighbors of course are sad to see the Newshams leave but look forward to still seeing them in the neighborhood. And with that, a welcome is due on the 61XX block of Kingsbury to Len and Susanne Knese, who are moving two blocks from their home on the 61XX block of Washington. It’s fair to say that while Kingsbury is happy to have them, Washington is sad to see them go! More news from 61XX Washington– The very talented Ligaya Figueras was recently named a Contributing Writer to Sauce Magazine and Art Calendar Magazine. Ligaya will be writing a new monthly column for Sauce called “What in the World?”.
The column will highlight unusual or exotic food ingredients. Look for Ligaya’s business management articles to appear in Art Calendar, a business magazine for visual artists, starting in February. And of course, her writing can also be seen here in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere!
On the mend– We are happy to report that Delores Hoefel of the 61XX block of McPherson is recuperating nicely from knee surgery.
The 61XX block of McPherson is also happy to welcome Sarah and Gelle Greenwood and family! Also, Lizzi Hereford of the same block will be appearing in The Nutcracker at The Fox Theater in December. Way to go Lizzi! Knees are apparently the “in” thing this season, as Lana Stein, of the 5900 block of Pershing, also had knee surgery and is already out and about, walking with her dog Max. Sadly, we need to report that Jesse Brown, of the 59XX block of DeGiverville passed away on September 24th. Mr. Brown was an active and valuable neighbor to Skinker DeBaliviere.
He was president of the 5900 DeGiverville Block Unit, Chairperson of the Hamilton Community School, and President of the Block Unit 1035 Community Garden on the 5800 block of Westminster, across from Lucier Park. Our condolences go out to Mr. Brown’s family and friends, especially his wife of 23 years, Mary LaVerne Brown. Have you got some news to share?
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Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2007.
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