Historical February–March 2009 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Without a doubt, 2008 was an exciting year in the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood.
We had so many wonderful events and celebrations throughout the year commemorating the centennial.
As we move forward in a new year, with a new president, let’s catch up with some of the news of our neighbors.
The month of November brought a new resident to the 6000 block of McPherson. Dan & Krystal Elze welcomed their second child, a son, Sean Michael, on November 21st. Big sister Andrea is certainly proud of her baby brother and will certainly be a big help to her new brother!
If a toddler and a newborn aren’t enough to keep the family busy, Dan moonlights with “That 80’s Band”.
The band just celebrated their five year anniversary at Blueberry Hill on January 16th.
Also entertaining St. Louisans (again) is Berklea Going. a student at St. Roch School. Berklea was one of the young actresses who played ‘Scout’ in To Kill A Mockingbird at the Edison Theater in January. Kudos to Berklea on an incredible performance in this absolutely wonderful production and we look forward to seeing her in more St. Louis theaters. And the talent does not stop there!
The December Shooting Star production of Alice in Wonderland featured three more St. Roch students and Skinker DeBaliviere residents. Parkview resident Michael Schimmele played the King of Hearts and Zach Voss of the 6000 block of McPherson was the Mad Hatter. Both gave outstanding performances. And although a smaller part, Lilia Voss shined at the Flower Girl White in Alice in Wonderland. Congrats to all of our talented residents! Students at St. Roch School are to be commended for winning the 2008 CYC South Central District Sportsmanship award for soccer.
The award is based on a districtwide vote and this is the first year that St. Roch has been in this district. Way to go St. Roch! One of our fearless editors for the Times, Lana Stein, has been lured out of retirement by Washington University to teach a class this semester on “Machine Politics in the United States.” Shirley Polk of the 5700 block of DeGiverville reminded me that we need to welcome some new residents to the neighborhood from her block. Welcome to Dr. Fred Hick and also to Ray, Sharon, and Adam Bartle.
I believe all of them have been spotted enjoying some of the fun events in our neighborhood. Becky Homan continued promoting her first book The Missouri Gardener’s Companion during the holidays.
The book came out last May, but the holidays was a good time for more promotion. Becky, who lives on the 6000 block of Westminster, has now taken a part time job at Bowood Farms consulting on events and publicity. Becky is really enjoying this new adventure after 26 years with the Post-Dispatch and writing her book. For more information on the book or to see photographs of many gardens Becky toured when writing the book, check out www.beckyhoman.com. Congratulations to neighborhood residents Eric Mumford and Patty Heyda, who were among the presenters at a January 31 symposium discussing Eero Saarinen and his design of the Gateway Arch. Eric, who lives on the 61xx block of Westminster, is a professor of architecture at Washington University, and Patty, who lives on the 61xx block of Washington, is a lecturer in urban design.
The exhibit, entitled “On the Riverfront,” focuses on the people, events and conditions that culminated in the 1947-48 competition from which Eero Saarinen’s design was chosen, as well as the monument’s subsequent construction and its place in American architecture. Steinberg Gallery is the site for the exhibition which lasts from January 30-March 15, 2009.
Call 935-7215 for more information. Attention all neighbors, be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 18th for the 7th District Police Officer of the Year Awards at The Pageant.
This is the fourth annual awards luncheon. Former Saint Louis University Basketball Coach Charlie Spoonhour will be the guest speaker and KEZK’s Ed Goodman will be the Master of Ceremonies.
This event is a great way to show support to the 7th District Police for all they do for us throughout the year. For ticket information, call Officer Tim Kehm at 314-444-0047. And one final note, Andy and Linda Cross are again chairing the Friends of Skinker DeBaliviere campaign.
If you have not already joined for 2009, call the SDCC office to show your support.
The Friends Campaign helps raise funds to support the SDCC office and the many special events that keep us all entertained throughout the year.
We are truly lucky to live in a neighborhood that offers a garden tour, a jazz concert series, movies, and more. So please, show your support and join the Friends of SDCC! For more information call 314-862-5122. Do you have some news to share?
Please send your items to Rachel Boxdorfer at rboxdorfer@ charter.net with the subject line “News of Neighbors”. Thank you!
Original photograph caption
Andrea Elze with newborn Sean Michael. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2009.
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