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Hello 2012!

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Hello 2012 – what a whirlwind of politico activity in St. Louis and beyond.  The new redistricting maps of congressional, senatorial, and house districts are currently in flux – at least our St. Louis City ward maps are finalized!  I can imagine the stress of incumbents and challengers as they try to navigate their potential [...]

St. Vincent de Paul winter blanket drive

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Please take part in the SVDP winter blanket drive – Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-22.  Drop off your new blankets in the wooden bins at the entrance of St. Margaret of Scotland church at 39th/Flad.  They will distribute them to our local families in need.

Winterize the South Grand Medians

Monday, October 26th, 2009

reposted from Anne Moore: We need volunteers to help put the South Grand medians to bed for the winter. ?If you have a few hours, or six at the most, we welcome all able bodied neighbors to come help.? We will be starting at 7:30 am, Saturday November 7th, at the southern end of the [...]

8th Ward Newsbits

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Alderman Conway requested that 3933-35 Shenandoah and 2003 Maury be approved for a blighting study and redevelopment plan. Support Group: The Alzheimer’s Asociation has three new support groups in the South City area. The purpose of these groups is to share struggles and solutions in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Gatherings are led [...]

Rep. Tishaura Jones update

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Greetings! I know it always seems like I’m saying that time flies, but it truly does…especially when you’re as busy as I am.  Summer’s over and we’re approching December 1st, the date when legislators can pre-file bills for the 2nd Session in January 2010. Veto session was pretty uneventful, despite an attempt from Rep. Jason [...]

Rep. Mott-Oxford Autumn update

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Friends, Constituents, and Allies, Now Is the Time for Healthcare Insurance Reform I spent the first twenty years of my work life without health insurance. Uninsured people in my family have died prematurely because of delaying care over worries about how to pay for healthcare. I have constituents who have been unable to obtain coverage [...]

Congrats to Customworks Golf Clubs

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Congratulations to Gary Blase and Customworks Golf Clubs for being awarded the 2009 8th Ward business of the year by the St. Louis Development Corporation.  Here is their website: www.customworksgolf.com

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