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Originally published in The Paper, November 1971.
SDCC Board Members approved the plan, originated by local residents, to close Grand Drive in Forest Park between DeBaliviere and Skinker and return the land to park use.
Anyone interested in educational alternatives and working on a solution to the overcrowding of Hamilton School should come to the next meeting of the Skinker-DeBaliviere Education Committee (formerly the Hamilton School Committee).
Board members reported increasing concern by many residents on the increasing traffic on Skinker, the increasing number of minor crashes per week on Skinker, the need for a longer walk light at Waterman, and the need for a walk light at Skinker and Millbrook.
We recommend that block units take it upon themselves to check on elderly residents regularly to make sure they are all right and are able to take proper precautions.
Plans and projects for improvements in parts of the 25th and 28th wards, comprising Region V of the Women for City Living were outlined at a meeting for local residents on October 12.
The Skinker-De Baliviere Community Council in cooperation with neighborhood groups is initiating a burglary prevention program.
Women's gym classes begin Monday, October 4 at 8 p.m. in St. Roch's Gym, 6030 Waterman, preceded by tennis lessons at 7:15.

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St. Roch’s neighbors and friends are invited to Rochtoberfest, an evening of barbecue, good food and community fellowship on Saturday, November 7.

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Join us for a free concert and fundraiser to support The Times of Skinker DeBaliviere, St. Louis’ oldest neighborhood newspaper.

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