Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Joe Ashkar's goal was to reach the world's tallest peaks and the north and south poles in a single calendar year.
Updated with new information: Joe Ashkar is en route for the North Pole after an aborted attempt to climb Mt. Everest. Ashkar, a Creve Coeur resident, posted the following statement to his website Tuesday. "Friends, family and loved ones: first and foremost, I would like to thank everyone for the amazing support and encouragement during my quest to climb the 7 Summits and this past Everest Expedition. As my good friend Ed Viesturs and one of the greatest mountaineers of all time once said: “Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” With that thought in mind, I decided to turn back and abandon expedition of summiting Mount Everest. I truly never recovered from the sinus/respiratory infection I suffered early on and by the …
A developer has asked to speak at a meeting of residents from the Orchard Lakes subdivision Wednesday night.
Residents of a subdivision sitting on prime territory between Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights in St. Louis County could begin to get some more details Wednesday from the latest developer proposing to buy them out in favor of a retail project. As Patch reported last week, The Devereux Company has sent letters to residents in the Orchard Lakes subdivision indicating an interest in making "generous offers" worth more than the value of homes in the hope of building a "multi-anchor-based retail shopping plaza." Dan Devereux asked subdivision representatives for a chance to address an annual meeting of the residents set for Wednesday night in Maryland Heights. Devereux representatives have not returned multiple phone calls seeking comment on …
Creve Coeur is in the process of evaluating options ahead of the expiration of the existing contract for trash services.
The public is invited to the last scheduled meeting where Creve Coeur officials hope to hear what residents want in the city's next contract for trash collection. The current deal expires next summer. An earlier forum on the subject attracted approximately 20 residents, primarily city elected leaders and committee members. One of the city's big issues with trash collection now is that Creve Coeur's current contract covers the collection of rear-yard trash, which is more expensive, but is not utilized by a majority of city residents. Some at the previous forum contend that their tax dollars shouldn't subsidize someone else's more expensive service, which is currently available at no extra cost to residents. Join Creve Coeur Patch for more …
In one week, Creve Coeur Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look. It’s coming in next week and it’s going to make Creve Coeur Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up. The news will look better and be easier to comment on. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion. We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation, or find a lost pet. More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’ll soon be able to …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
What you need to know navigating the area around Bellerive Country Club next week.
The city of Creve Coeur is providing the following information as the area gears up for traffic challenges brought on by thousands of spectators expected at Bellerive Country Club next week The 74th Senior PGA Championship is being held at Bellerive Country Club from May 21 – 26, 2013. This will be the ninth major championship held at Bellerive. While the club is just outside Creve Coeur city limits, there will be an impact to local traffic. General spectator parking will be at Verizon Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights. Shuttle buses will run from Verizon to the event via Highway 141 to east on Ladue Rd. The event organizers are taking several steps to minimize the impact to residents. ROAD CLOSURES Certain road closures will be in effect…
The Chaminade tennis standout qualified for the state sectional tournament.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The St. Louis Promise Walk for Preeclampsia features a 1-mile walk at Millennium Park in Creve Coeur.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
One member of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission suggested a temporary ordinance that would show just how food trucks would impact Creve Coeur.
The arguments for and against food trucks have been fairly well-laid out in the St. Louis area in recent years. They're popular and trendy, but will they hurt brick and mortar businesses, or get away without paying sales tax? The debate has crept into Creve Coeur in the last year, and Monday, city leaders conceded that they don't know enough about how those assumptions would actually play out here. Food trucks are allowed in Creve Coeur as a conditional use which would have to be permitted, or as a catering outlet. To date, the city has not issued any permits for them. Debbie Blanchard, of CenterCo Office Suites, told the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday that she questioned the idea of paying a $200 permit for a truck selling food at…
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Creve Coeur Mayor Barry Glantz writes about challenges moving forward after April's elections and a way to get involved with the city in June.
The following is republished with permission from the city of Creve Coeur's May newsletter. Congratulations to newly elected City Council representatives Cynthia Kramer (Ward 1) and Dr. Ellen Lawrence (Ward 2), and re-elected representatives Charlotte D’Alfonso (Ward 3) and Dr. Scott Saunders (Ward 4); I share the confidence expressed by the voters and look forward to working with the entire City Council! Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” A year ago (in my first mayoral column), I talked about the shoes I had to fill, and those that I had worn out. I have learned so much, including that the privilege of being mayor is not a destination, but rather an…
Monday, May 6, 2013
Perkins has been Creve Coeur's City Administrator since 1999.
According to the Missouri City Managers Association, the best one in the state works in Creve Coeur. Mark Perkins, who has served as Creve Coeur's City Administrator since 1999, was given the organization's Jay T. Bell Award Thursday night during a conference at the Lake of The Ozarks. The award honor professionalism, ethical conduct and training given to younger city administration professionals entering the field. "I am thrilled that Mr. Perkins is receiving this award - and it is an honor to be associated with an individual that consistently demonstrates such outstanding management skills," Creve Coeur Mayor Barry Glantz said via email to Patch. "Mr. Perkins is a tremendous asset to our community - and a worthy recipient of this award…
Scott Simon
2:19 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
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