Historical April–May 2002 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council is one of the St. Louis area’s oldest, still active community organizations. Since 1966, many neighborhood residents have stepped up to the plate and volunteered their time and unique talents to make the community a better place.
These are a few of the leaders whose efforts have made a difference. Current Executive Director Laurie Porterfield (standing) and Juanita Wood, Secretary, have managed the affairs of the Council office since 1995. Catherine Forslund served as President of the Council from 1990-95 and worked with Executive Director Nancy Farmer and the City of St. Louis to create a new neighborhood plan. Bob Mahon, from Parkview, was President of the Council in 1989.
In addition to her years of service as a volunteer, especially with the Women’s Crusade Against Crime, Anna Busch, of the 5700 block of Pershing, was Secretary to the Executive Director of the Council throughout the 70’s.
The Council’s first 3 directors, shown here at a celebration in 1986, were: (middle) Jim L’Ecuyer, the first director, 1966-1970; (right) Calvin B. Stuart, director through the boom 70’s, 1971- 1979, and (left) Richmond ‘Skip’ Coburn, 1979-1982.
From the very start in 1966, the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council blazed trails with talented leaders from many walks of life. Shown here at the 25th Anniversary party are (from left): Richard Hart, lawyer and one of the founders of the Council; Esther Herron, member of the Council from 1967-1981; Jack Wright, President of the Council throughout the 70’s and early 80’s; Bob Blackburn, who represented Washington University on the Council from the beginning; and the ultimate neighborhood director, Cal Stuart. Shown here are Jim McCleod, Washington University professor, resident of the 6100 block of McPherson, and President of the Council in 1987-88; Esther Herron, receiving a plaque for her many years of service as Treasurer; Karleen Hoerr, Council President from 1983-1987; and Nancy Farmer, Executive Director, 1985-1992, until her election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
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The Council’s first 3 directors, shown here at a celebration in 1986, were: (middle) Jim L’Ecuyer, the first director, 1966-1970; (right) Calvin B. Stuart, director through the boom 70’s, 1971- 1979, and (left) Richmond ‘Skip’ Coburn, 1979-1982.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2002.
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