Historical September–October 2004 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Summertime babies in the S k i n k e r – D e B a l i v i e r e Neighborhood include little Thomas Gustafson, born May 16, a hearty 8-pounder. Proud parents are Patty Heyda, of Hellmuth Obata Kassabaum and Bret Gustafson of Washington University, who live on the 6100 block of Washington. Kelly and Kasha Stocke of the 5900 block of DeGiverville welcomed their new baby in June, just after the Big Breakfast Garden Tour. Congratulations! Word from Chicago that Nicole Blumner and husband Warren Rosenblum will be back “a little sleep deprived” on the 6000 block of Westminster very shortly with their new baby daughter, Eve Celia Rosenblum, born July 9th. Nicole, who works at St. Louis Development Corporation, and Warren, who professors at Webster University, report they’re doing fantastically – wonderful news. Proud Mom and Dad, longtime neighborhood residents Willie and Rogerine Kinds of the 5900 block of DeGiverville let us know some exciting news about their son, Kenny Kinds. Kenny entered his first film in the fourth annual film makers St. Louis show case July 11 through July 15, 2004.
The short film ‘Zignal to Noize’, chosen from over one hundred entries, was previewed on Tuesday, July 13th, at the Tivoli Theater. Of the forty films shown at the Tivoli, only two were selected for the international film festival in November, and Kenny’s film was one of the two chosen! Kenny, formerly a resident on the 5900 block of DeGiverville, attended St. Roch grade school, CBC High School, UM Rolla and UMSL.
He holds a degree in information systems management and works for a small computer firm in West Port. Congratulations, Kenny! Neighborhood shopper Norb Hart reports that there are two new stores on Delmar which might be of interest in rounding out back to school clothing or simply getting ready for fall. Reflections at 6146 offers jewelry, shoes, jeans, dresses, lingerie, and other accesories including purses. Their phone number is 863-5656. Spot 9 is down the street, at 6140 Delmar.
The proprietor is James Myers.
This shop offers an assortment of shoes, sandals, and accessories. Their number is 721-1500. Other new businesses in the works on Delmar include Granite Works, a showroom and granite countertop installation business at the old Waldman Glass building at 5959 Delmar, and a great new restaurant concept, Lifestyles Cafe´, which specializes in healthy vegetarian soul food, from published cookbook author Denise Hairston, who is also president of the Black Women’s Health Network, an 800-member organization which promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Finally, some good parking news for Delmar. Joe Edwards has recently purchased the large parking lot, as well as the funeral home building, next door to the Pageant Theatre, in addition to the lot to the west extending almost to Skinker.
All these parcels will be developed as free parking. Thanks to Alderman Lyda Krewson and super planner/entrepreneur/neighbor Joe Edwards!
A nice introduction to an organization we weren’t aware of at the recent Rags to Riches was ‘Mocha Moms, Inc.’, part of a national support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home. Playgroups and support meetings, as well as social activities and community service projects, are all part of this interesting concept, which reminded this older mom of our neighborhood’s earlier days. Board members who live in the neighborhood include Ingrid Anderson and Kia Swan-Moore. For more information, visit www.mochamoms.org.
The local chapter is also sponsoring a breastfeeding awareness forum will be held on September 11, 2004, at Harris Stowe State College from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the beautiful new Harris Stowe library.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2004.
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