Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Activists meet around noon today at the office in Town and Country, located off Route 141 near Chesterfield.
Tea Party activists descended on an IRS office in west St. Louis County today to protest the scandal that has engulfed the agency. The protest came as hearings were held in Washington D.C. about the scandal in which the IRS targeted the tax exemption applications of Tea Party-affiliated groups for extra scrutiny. According to a report from Patch partner Fox 2, the group staged their demonstration at noon at an IRS office on Town and Country Commons Drive, near the Charter Communications building. The area is located off Highway 141 just east of Chesterfield. Several Tea Party groups in St. Louis have been posting about the event online and on Twitter, including pictures of today’s event. The IRS has formally apologized for the scandal, …
The Red Cross, Salvation Army and other organizations have made it easy to contribute to the recovery effort after a tornado ripped through Oklahoma City and its suburbs.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Barack Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor. See related on Patch:
Patch rounds up local job listings to help you on your search.
On the lookout for a job for you or someone else? Patch scoped out a few listings for employers hiring in the area. Who's Hiring: Heavenly Helpers What: Experienced Caregiver Where: Chesterfield Apply: View the job listing for more information. Visit here to find other jobs near Chesterfield on CareerBuilder. Who's Hiring: Guide Book Publishing What: Administrative Assistant Where: Ballwin Apply: View the job listing for more information. Who's Hiring: LabCorp What: Phlebotomist Where: Wildwood Apply: View the job listing for more information. Who's Hiring: Great Clips What: Stylist Where: Eureka Apply: View the job listing for more information. Who's Hiring: Petco What: Cashier Where: Manchester Apply: View the job listing for more …
The new administrative positions are located at three Chesterfield area schools.
The Parkway School District recently named its new administrators for the upcoming school year, including leadership positions at three Chesterfield area schools. Dr. Alicia Bottorff has been named assistant principal at River Bend Elementary for the 2013-14 school year, replacing Jodi Meese. Bottorff came to Parkway in 2011 and is completing her second year as assistant principal at Craig Elementary. Anne Miller will be an assistant principal at West Middle. Miller has been administrative intern at West Middle since 2010. Prior to that, she had been a sixth-grade teacher at South Middle and West Middle beginning in 1999. Debbie Palazzola has been named assistant principal at Shenandoah Valley. Palazzola has served as administrative intern…
When Grace Mehan's father began decorating her bus stop, who could know it would become a symbol of joy and understanding throughout the community?
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Grace's Glendale Bus Stop got its start when a young lady, Grace Mehan, who has Down Syndrome, wanted to take the bus on her own. The bus stop was in a dangerous location, so dad Tom Mehan decorated and built a bench for the bus stop. That singular act took on a life of its own and spread joy and compassion throughout the local community and beyond. Here, Grace's mother, Colleen Mehan, shares the story of Grace's Glendale Bus Stop with Patch readers. Q: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve taken on? A: In general…
As the 2013 Senior PGA Championship gets underway this week, Chesterfield drivers may be impacted by road closures and detours as they make their way around West County.
As previously reported by Patch, the Senior PGA Championship takes place at Bellerive Country Club in Town and Country May 21 - 26. Ladue Road will be closed from Mason Road to Highway 141 during the tournament. Spectator parking will be based at the Verizon Amphitheater and shuttled to the course. The City of Town and Country is reminding residents to be aware and prepare for the road closures this week. Residents can find more details on what to expect this week in the following traffic plan issued by the city. Join Chesterfield Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. Primary Traffic Plan Summary: Tuesday, May 21st – Sunday, May 26: Road Closing - Ladue Road - Ladue Road will be closed during the week of the …
Monday, May 20, 2013
The governor was in town to mark the start of construction on a new, $150 million global headquarters for Reinsurance Group of America.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon stopped by Chesterfield Monday to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new, $150 million global headquarters for Reinsurance Group of America. The Fortune 500 business has been in Chesterfield since the early 1990s, located in a building on Timberlane Manor Parkway. Their new HQ will be next to Chesterfield City Hall on Swingley Ridge Road and will hold two five-story buildings joined by a two-story atrium when it is finished, a total of 405,000 square feet. On Monday, Nixon said the project represents an approximately $140 million investment into the local economy and shows that businesses consider Missouri a “safe and reliable place” to invest. RGA was founded 40 years ago and from those “humble …
Check out part two of the May 1-7 incident reports from the Chesterfield Police Department.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Chesterfield Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. All addresses given are generic. May 5 Drug possession, Baxter Rd. and Clarkson Rd. – A 18-year-old male was found in possession of marijuana after being arrested for a DWI. Assault, 1100 Marcus Aurelius Walk – A 45-year-old female and a 52-year-old male assaulted each other after an argument over a cell phone. No injuries were reported. May 6 Larceny (more than $500), 15000 Parasol Dr. – An unknown subject entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and took change and a watch. Larceny, 1600 Walpole Dr. – An unknown subject took money from the victim’s residence. Shoplifting, 100 THF Blvd. – A 35-year-old female and …
The plans for the "Arbors at Kehrs Mill" comes as area homebuilders are seeing an increase in demand.
A large vacant lot at the corner of Kehrs Mill and Strecker roads near the Goddard School may soon be a home to a new, 58-acre residential subdivision. The city of Chesterfield has posted a public hearing for the development, which is called the Arbors at Kehrs Mill. Chesterfield Planning Director Aimee Nassif said the subdivision is being built by McBride and Sons and will contain “single-family detached dwellings.” In more plain terms, this means that it will be all single-family homes, not duplex or apartments. McBride has requested a change of zoning for the property, from E-1 Estate District to a PUD, or planned unit development. A public hearing on the zoning change is scheduled for May 29 at 7 p.m. at Chesterfield City Hall. The …
See what people are saying about restaurants in the Chesterfield area.
This week's review round-up is grabbing a seat at Sunrise Cafe, located on Olive Boulevard in the Four Seasons Shopping Center. Before we get to the reviews, here's a description of the establishment, courtesy of our directory: "Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at this cozy cafe tucked into the 4 Seasons Shopping Center. Friendly service and a warm atmosphere greet customers, and dishes are of the comfort food variety, including staples like biscuits and gravy. Keep an eye out for Thursday night specials, which include classics such as barbecue." Join Chesterfield Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. The following reviews collected by Patch are a representative sample aimed at giving you a flavor of what…
Al Stenzel
9:49 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Check out all those new multi-thousand dollar electronic signs at the Parkway chhools. Yesterday the Parkway South Highschool sign displayed a temperature reading of 89 degrees, while the new Hanna Woods Elementary school sign read 96 degrees. What's the point? Does the Hanna Woods faculty have more "Global Warming" believers than Parkway South? more ›