Bulletin Board

Jubilee Church is hosting three free kids camps from Wednesday July 18 through Friday July 20,2007. Parents can choose among three camp options: soccer, basketball, or the arts. Each day lasts three hours from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Various community members will be coaching the individual camps.

“Kids are going to have a blast! We want to offer a fun, safe, and memorable experience for our children.” Pastor Bryan Mowrey said, “our goal is to serve the Southtown communities and the surrounding St. Louis area.”

The main site for the camp will be located at Jubilee Church , 4228 South Kingshighway Boulevard , 63109. Registered children will sign in each day at the Jubilee Church lobby between 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm. Activities for the art program will be held in the Jubilee Church building. St. Mary Magdalene’s field and gym will be utilized for the soccer and basketball activities.

Participants must register in advance and space is limited. Registration forms and further information can be found on the Jubilee Church website at www.jubileechurch-stl.org.

Posted 4/6/07 - Recently St. Louis City, to include the Second District, has experienced a series of night-time business burglaries wherein the suspects shatter the windows of the business and steal plasma screen televisions. The Police Department developed a vehicle of interest whose occupants were wanted for questioning. This vehicle was spotted during the early morning hours of 04-06-07. A vehicle pursuit was initiated and traveled throughout several jurisdictions and across state lines. A traffic accident ended this incident in north St. Louis County. Two suspects fled on foot and are currently being sought by St. Louis County Police.

There are some activities occurring in the district that we would like your help with.

First an individual has surfaced once again who is preying upon the trusting nature of folks and is asking for money. This time he asks for $20 to pay for a babysitter. He often knows something about the person whose door he knocks on or someone else in the area to give him some credibility. This guy is a fake and is trying to take your money. He is committing a crime called “Stealing by Deceit”. He has surfaced in the 5500 block of Mardel and in the 4200 block of Arsenal in District Three.

He is described as a white male, 30’s having reddish hair and a slim build. He has been identified by name, however until warrants are issued by the Circuit Attorney’s Office, his name can not yet be posted.

Please do not believe this individual or anyone else who asks for cash to pay a babysitter, pay a tow truck or for any other reason. These are almost always a scam.

Secondly, our district, along with the First District, has recently encountered a few late night business burglaries where a window is smashed and entrance is gained. These have often been gas stations and two nail salons. Please be diligent in securing any business funds when closing at night and be aware of any activity near businesses after closing.

As many may have heard there were a number of home decorate outdoor flags stolen last night in Second and First District neighborhoods. Three young men ages 17-18 were arrested by Second District officers and a number of flags were recovered. In addition to the thefts, some damage was done to the flag poles and car windows were broken with a BB gun. If you are missing a flag or any other damage to your home or car last night please contact Officer Nancee Nocchiero at 444-0168.

PO Nocchiero will take your name and number and a detective will be contacting you in the next few days. Once all victims are identified you will be asked to come to the South Patrol Station to identify your flag. We will need each of you to come in in order to prosecute the persons responsible.

Please pass this along to your neighbors so that all are aware of the arrests and recovery of the flags. By everyone assisting in the prosecution of these individuals, we will convey a strong message to the suspects and courts.

Second District

Storm Debris Deadline

The deadline for City of St. Louis right-of-way pickup of storm debris is August 25, 2006. After this date, City residents should use designated yard waste dumpsters for debris.

Until September 1, 2006, residents can also drop off storm debris at the drop-off sites in Carondelet Park and at 8700 Hall Street .

After September 1, 2006, City residents with proof of their residence, can leave one load a month at either drop-off site.

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE DATES AND DEADLINES LISTED ABOVE: After August 25, 2006, depositing storm debris or yard waste in City streets and alleys will again be a violation of City ordinance and may result in a citation and a bill for the cost for debris removal.

Storm Cleanup

1. Americorp is scheduled to assist with cutting of downed trees and
cleanup of private properties of seniors. If you have any seniors that
may need this service, please contact the St Louis Agency on Aging at
612-5918..... so that they are on the list for service.

2. St. Louis City residents: Forestry Division is now letting citizens drop off these from
fallen/split trees on their properties to the following 3 sites:

Carondelet Park compost site at HWY 55 & Loughborough
Forestry Division general compost site at 560 Terminal Row off Hall
Street
Sherman Park at Dr. MLK at Academy, just west of N. Kingshighway

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS FOR SW CITY DOG PARK : Early Memberships Now Available

Two recent fundraisers have brought the SW City Dog Park closer to construction. A yard sale was held on June 3 with items donated from many residents of South City interested in helping the dog park. Over $1,800 was raised in sales from the yard sale, and over $200 was collected in donations at the sale. On June 16 a trivia night was held in partnership with Stray Rescue of St. Louis, which rescues stray animals in need of medical attention, restores them to health and places them in loving adoptive homes (www.strayrescue.org). The trivia night was nearly a sold out crowd. Approximately $2,300 was raised for the dog park from trivia night admission fees, raffles and 50/50 drawings. Everyone had a great time answering tough trivia while also helping two organizations that benefit dogs in St. Louis , both strays and pets. The SW City Dog Park Committee wishes to thank all those who donated items for the yard sale, shopped at the yard sale, played at trivia night, worked at the yard sale or trivia night, and especially Heather Seitsinger for organizing the yard sale. Dog park funds now total approximately $15,000, which is close to the target amount for fencing for 1.2 acres in Willmore Park . Plans are to open the dog park this Fall.

The dog park is now accepting early memberships, which will help cover costs of other items for the dog park (e.g., trash cans, maintenance, insurance, etc). Annual fees are as follows:

v Southampton Neighborhood Association (SNA) members: $35 first dog, $10 each additional dog. If you live in the Southampton Neighborhood and are not a Neighborhood Association member, consider joining - it's only $10 and will save you money on your dog park membership!

Application materials can be found on the dog park’s website www.swcitydogpark.org. Complete the application, sign, and mail with your check and a copy of current vaccination records to Southampton Neighborhood Association, ATTN: SW City Dog Park, PO Box 5183 , St. Louis , MO 63139-0183 . You will receive a dog tag and code to enter the dog park before the opening of the dog park. See you at the dog park this Fall!

Congratulations to Tilles Park Volunteer Gardeners!
click on awards below to view photos of the winning entries

The Police Board of Commissioners will hold their next three meetings at locations in the community. The purpose of the community meetings is to solicit public opinion on civilian residency. The meetings are as follows:

EFFORTS TO BUILD DOG PARK IN SW CITY

Our Southwest city neighborhood continues to move closer to having a dog park open within Willmore Park ! A number of key steps have been accomplished during the during the Fall / Winter 2005, the general membership of Southampton Neighborhood Association (SNA) voted unanimously to sponsor the initiative, a 1 acre site has been identified within Willmore at the north end beside the River des Peres, and the city / parks department is in the process of running a water line to the site. Estimated start-up costs for the dog park are $25,000, which includes fencing, benches, trash cans, etc. Fund raising efforts for both individual and corporations are underway, and requests for proposals on the fencing work are being sought. With a goal of opening the dog park in 2006, the Southwest City Dog Park Committee is in need of help from our community to get the park built. An informational meeting for the Southwest City Dog Park is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00 PM at Buder Library ( 4401 Hampton Ave. ), for more information visit www.swcitydogpark.org or contact Missy Krauss at 481-0308 or Cara Liles-Baker at 324-4478. Donations can be made at the web site or mailed to SNA Attn: SW City Dog Park P.O. Box 5183 St. Louis, MO 63139-0183.

South Patrol Division	Wednesday, June 21st	Word of Life Gymnasium	6535 Eichelberger

Central Patrol Division	Wednesday, July 19th	St. Raymond's Hall	939 Lebanon

North Patrol Division	Wednesday, August 16th	the Tandy Center	4206 West Kennerly