Historical November 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
World Series fever or no, some twenty or so residents found good food and lively discussion at the Fall Pot-Luck Dinner Meeting of the Rosedale Neighborhood Association. Security and safety issues claimed most of the business meeting.
The Seventh District representative was Sergeant Contestible.
In a brief summary of recent crime in our area, he noted that daytime burglaries were on the rise. Neighbors should not hesitate to call 911 if they see anything suspicious.
In answer to some direct questions, Sergeant Contestible made the following points.
The Seventh District is large, comprising a region bounded by Kingshighway, Lindell, the City Limits, and Natural Bridge.
On any given shift, nine single-man marked cars are on patrol, though one or two are added if extra officers are available.
There are fewer police on patrol now than in past years.
The establishment of the “super-stations” should allow more officers to be on patrol. Patrol cars are assigned depending on the reported criminal activity, with the “squeaky wheel getting the grease.” Schedule conflicts prevented both our Neighborhood Liaison Officer, Kate Hart, and Alderman Dan McGuire from attending and discussing “problem properties.
The Alderman addresses these problems elsewhere in this issue.
The planned completion of tree planting along Des Peres has been postponed at least until Spring due to — yes — a lack of trees! Apparently, our area has already received its allotment of trees for some time to come. Alternately, the city will provide and plant new trees for $50 each.
A motion was carried to make possible the means by which tax-deductible donations toward purchase of the trees could be collected.
These trees would be planted along the Rosedale side of Des Peres first.
The Association recognized Ginny Klevorn for her efforts in securing a $100 donation to our treasury. Also, we extend our appreciation to the 28th Ward Democratic Committee for use of their facilities. Last but not least, Waterman proved to be a lucky street for winners of the door prizes. Josephine Lockhart of 60XX and Susan Littlefield of 61XX each received a pair of free passes to the Steinberg Memorial Skating Rink in Forest Park, donated by the Friends of Steinberg.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1986.
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