Historical February–March 2026 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Thank goodness 2025 is over.
I cannot recall another year with so many transitions, so much turmoil, and so many tacos. (Sorry, I couldn’t find a better T word and was hungry…) And 2026 hasn’t started out much better.
Following the Pottery Barn admonition, we broke Venezuela so now we own it.
But despite your desire to put 2025 in the crate of history, Hawkeye succinctly resurrects it to test your memory. Below you’ll see the major St. Louis events of 2025. Simply pick the response that resonates with you. Happy reminiscing! Directions: Choose the most appropriate response for each event. Major Event 1: On May 16 a Tornado Rips Through Town a. What tornado sirens? b. Thank goodness more people weren’t hurt. c.
I saw Elphaba and Glinda, but where were Dorothy and Toto? Major Event 2: Francis Howell School District Pays a Superintendent Not to Work a. Where can I get a job like that? b. Was he missed? c. More work for lawyers. Major Event 3: Skinker-DeBaliviere’s December 6 Wintermart Is A Success! a. Who can resist homemade jams and other goodies? b. It’s nice not to have to drive to get calories and crafts. c. Keep it quiet, our neighborhood is already too popular. Major Event 4: St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is jailed a.
To future archivists: I am not making this up. b.
If he can do the job from jail, maybe it doesn’t need to be done? c. Surely he’s a Republican. Major Event 5: MO Gains Funding for Radiation Exposure a. Sponsor Senator Hawley is thinking about re-election. b.
It was another government secret! c. Fortunately, today’s federal government is wise and competent. Major Event 6: St. Louis Cardinals’ wins and attendance plummet a.
It takes a big payroll to get good players! Who knew? b.
There were so many empty seats, it felt like an economics lecture. c.
The Cards will threaten moving to IL in order to get government funding. Major Event 7: MO Gains Control of the St. Louis Police Department a.
But State control of the SLPD is not history worth revisiting. b.
We have enough problems without Jeff City pols wanting to run the City. c. Throw away your locks, safety is around the corner! Major Event 8: Powell Hall Reopens After $140M Renovation a. It’s amazing what money + creativity can do. b. Maybe the St. Louis Cardinals should play in Powell Symphony Hall? c.
I didn’t think the Symphony could sound better, but it does. Major Event 9: 300,000+ MO signatures from “People Not Politicians” are ignored a. Led by DJT, the Republicans enjoy bullying. Who knew? b. Thankfully the Electoral College doesn’t overrepresent rural areas. c.
I fondly remember when MO was a purple state. Major Event 10: The Times of Skinker-DeBalivere continues publishing! a. Thank goodness we have a neighborhood voice! b.
It reflects the wonderful and varied demographics in our hood. c. I’d like to support The Times or get involved! CORRECT RESPONSES: Alas, like much of life, there are no totally correct responses.
The right answer depends upon when, why, who, what, and if. So consider yourself spot-on no matter how you responded. Such a deal! That said, if you checked 10c and want to help The Times, please shoot an email to our editor, Linda Cross, at mccross@swbell.net. Our community efforts always needs support.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2026.
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