September 2004
September 30, 2004
For tonight's debate, compiled from various internet sites
Drink one sip if:
Anyone says “Osama bin Laden,” “evil,” or “September 11."
Kerry refers to his service in Vietnam.
Bush says "flip flop."
Drink two sips if:
Bush says "cut and run."
Kerry says "W stands for wrong."
Either candidate talks past their time limit.
Anyone invokes the hurricane sympathy vote.
Bush mispronounces any word or name.
Finish your glass if:
Anyone in the audience gets dragged out of the auditorium.
If Bush says “Fool me once, shame on—shame on you. Fool me—you can't get fooled again.”
Anyone uses a sports metaphor.
If Kerry salutes and says, “Reporting for duty.”
Bush admits he made a mistake ("miscalculation" counts).
And the winner is...
Arch Pundit wins best web site from the RFT.
Haikus for the Lou
September 29, 2004
Debate watching parties
Democrats
The biggest debate watch party in town!
Thursday, Sept. 30
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
IBEW Local ! Hall on Elizabeth (off Hampton)
For more info call (314) 533-3245
Bring your friends and family!!!
Republicans
Join the Bush-Cheney staff and other supporters to watch the first presidential debate. We'll have snacks, refreshments and a big-screen TV!!
WHEN: This Thursday, September 30. The party starts at 7:00 and the debate starts at 8:00.
WHERE: Bush-Cheney '04 Headquarters
2318 Millpark Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Chris Gober
EMAIL: cgober@georgewbush.com
PHONE: (314) 427-4917
Bringin Home the Jazz
****Specially Priced Tickets Now Available*****
“Bringin’ Home the Jazz” is a benefit in the true
spirit of jazz music. Friday evening October 1st,
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at North Market Place and North
14th Street, benefiting Jazz at the Bistro’s
educational outreach programs, a not-for-profit
organization.
***Fabulous live music; art by Cbobi Bayoc, Scott
Androff, and Sally Bobbit Simpson; a wine tasting with
C.E. Madinger Wine Merchants' guru Art Harper; food by
Kitchen K, Pasta House, and Bailey's Chocolate Bar...
and Complimentary Valet Parking!!!!
****Tickets are on special at 2-for-1 at $125 and this
includes all of the art, food, and music, plus a
2-for-1 for the October 1st performances at Jazz at
the Bistro in Grand Center.****
Three not-for-profit organizations are working
together to create this evening: Jazz at the Bistro,
the main beneficiary of the event, and Old North St.
Louis Restoration Group and the Regional Housing &
Community Development Alliance, the co-developers of
the showcase houses at North Market Place. “Bringin
Home the Jazz” puts the spotlight on a key housing
development while supporting the Jazz at the Bistro’s
educational outreach programs.
RSVP: by e-mail (please include phone number) to
rachelle@rhcda.com or contact 333-7008.
For more information about Jazz at the Bistro call
531-1012. For more information about North Market
Place call Gail Brown-Rozelle at 367-4709.
3rd CD debate
Rock the Vote and Webster University
presents
U.S. Congressional Debate (District 3)
Monday, October 4
7:00 p.m.
Loretto-Hilton Center
Browning Theatre
A town-hall forum debate between:
Russ Carnahan (D)
Bill Federer (R)
Kevin Babcock (Libertarian)
Green websites
Oracle sent over these new website of local Green candidates:
David Sladky for State Senator, 1st District
Lydia Lewis for State Senator, 15th District
Books Against Borders this weekend
September 28, 2004
Charter Reform debate tomorrow night
Comptroller Darlene Green will participate in a panel discussion on city charter amendments A,B,C,D Wed., Sept. 29, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the New City School auditorium at 5209 Waterman Blvd. in St. Louis.
Joining Comptroller Green against the amendments is William Kuehling and stakeholder Kathy Doerr. On the pro side is former mayor Jim Conway, former comptroller Virvus Jones and stakeholder Anna Crosslin.
This panel discussion is an excellent opportunity for the public and the media to hear both sides of the charter reform debate.
Who: Comptroller Darlene Green, former mayor Jim Conway, former comptroller Virvus Jones and other panel members.
What: Panel Discussion on Charter Amendments A,B,C,D
When: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: New City School Auditorium
5209 Waterman Blvd.
St. Louis, MO
Daly opposes all charter amendments
Greg FX Daly kindly called yesterday to make clear that he is opposed to all (A,B,C,D) charter amendments.
We reported in our last issue a rumor making the rounds that he would join the mayor in supporting A,B,and C. Wrong. He's against them all.
September 27, 2004
Chocolate Bar II
David Bailey is reopening the Chocolate Bar at 1915 Park under the name Bailey's Chocolate Bar.
Hours will be 4pm to 1am. For more information call 241-8100.
Webster shows "Everywhere But Florida" tonight
Matt Blunt's coalition members
File under pointless campaign webbing.
African Americans for Blunt
Educators for Blunt
Job Creators for Blunt
Latinos for Blunt
Students for Blunt
etc etc etc.
Might better be described as - Here are some photos of me with African Americans, Here I am with students, Here I'm getting my picture taken with some job creators...whoops, we didn't have any pictures of that so it's just pictures of me...
September 25, 2004
Living with fear
Left Bank Books and First Civilizations are pleased to announce a panel
discussion with area writers on "Living with Fear: An Imaginative Response"
at 7 pm on Monday, September 27. Featured readers will include Gerald Early,
Mary Jo Bang, and Kris Kleindienst. The event will take place at Left Bank
Books, 399 N. Euclid in the Central West End. This event is free and open
to the public. For more information, please contact Left Bank Books at (314)
367-6731
They must have known that we're busy on the 19th.
UMSL to hold forum '2004: The Real Election'
Political scientists, journalists to discuss upcoming elections
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 19
WHERE: Century Room A at the Millennium Student Center, UMSL
SPONSOR: Department of Political Science at UMSL
COST: Free and open to the public
DETAILS: "2004: The Real Election" will feature a rotating panel of scholars from the Department of Political Science at UMSL and members of the St. Louis-area news media. They will discuss the upcoming Missouri and national elections, international relations, U.S. foreign policy and war in Iraq.
Participating UMSL scholars will include Lana Stein, David Robertson, David Kimball, Terry Jones, Richard Middleton, Kenneth Thomas, Nancy Kinney, J. Martin Rochester and Ruth Iyob. Participating news media members will include Alvin Reid, city editor at The St. Louis American, and Jo Mannies, political correspondent at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
"2004: The Real Election" will be an open forum. Audience members will be encouraged to ask panelists questions, make comments and participate in the discussion
Have a beer with Gene tomorrow morning
Tailgate With Gene McNary
Where: MAC Parking Lot (look for the RV with McNary Sign on top)
Time: Sunday; 10:00am - Game time
Come hang out with Gene McNary and have a Beer and Brat
before the Rams vs. Saints game, all are welcome.
September 23, 2004
St. Louis American start series next week
St. Louis American will begin five-part series on charter reform amendments next week.
See Claire Run
Talk to Claire McCaskill at a Town Hall in St. Louis,
on Sunday, September 26 at 1:30 p.m.
South City: American Czech Center, 4690 Lansdowne
Admission is free.
The format will be entirely question-and-answer from the audience.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Please forward this to anyone you know who may be interested. This is not
just for South City voters. This is a great opportunity to meet and make
your concerns heard to the person who could be Missouri's first female
governor.
4th ward committeeman race nullified
Circuit Judge Dowd's ruling:
"The irregularities complained of did occur and were of such sufficient magnitude as to cast doubt on the validity of the election... [The] election for the office of Democractic Committeeman of the Fourth Ward of the City of Saint Louis [is] hereby declared null and void."
A new election is scheduled for the November ballot.
September 22, 2004
New issue is in the mail today
New issue is in the mail today
Shenanigans or Sloppiness: Piggee sues Board of Elections – Dave Drebes.
McCaskill Audits Yield Results – Eddie Roth.
Charter School Blues – Larry Handlin.
Finish Line in Sight for Charter Reform – Dave Drebes.
Letting the Voters Decide: County Proposition A – David Sladky and Lydia Lewis.
Most Eligible Politicos – Dave Drebes with help from Franklin Jennings.
The Final Word: Rebategate – Lucas Hudson.
Plus My Thoughts Exactly, Letters to the Editor, Ends and Odds, a photo essay by Marti Frumhoff and much more.
September 21, 2004
New OPO Lawsuit says MDFB ineligible to receive and transfer state historic tax credits
Additional defendants include:
St. Louis US Custom House and
Old Post Office Building Associates, LP
The DESCO Group
DFC Group
Missouri Development Finance Board
***********************************************
In the Circuit Court of Cole County
State of Missouri
Marti Frumhoff, )
Plaintiff, )
Case No.
v.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources )
and Missouri Department of Economic
Development )
)
Defendants. )
Petition for Declaratory Judgment
Comes Now Plaintiff Marti Frumhoff (hereinafter Frumhoff), by and through counsel, and for her Petition for Declaratory Judgment against Defendants Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Department of Economic Development (hereinafter "DED" and "DNR"), states as follows: 1. Frumhoff is, and at all times relevant herein was, a resident of the State of Missouri and St. Louis City County. Frumhoff is a taxpayer of the State of Missouri.
2. Defendants DED and DNR, at all times relevant herein, were duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Missouri, with its offices in Jefferson City, Missouri within Cole County.
3. The Missouri Development Finance Board ("MDFB") is a governmental, non-profit entity created as a corporate body and politic by the State of Missouri.
4. The Project at issue here involves the proposed renovation of the St. Louis Custom House and Post Office (the "Old Post Office"). The Project involves the United States General Services Administration ("GSA") transferring title to the Old Post Office to the MDFB. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Louis ("LCRA") sold the Century Building, located across the street to the west of the Old Post Office, to the MDFB. The plan calls for the MDFB to own and develop, with NSG Developers LLC, the proposed Ninth Street Garage on the site of the Century Building once it is demolished. The MDFB will own but lease back to the St. Louis' U.S. Custom House and Old Post Office Building Associates, L.P. the Old Post Office in a 99 year long-term master lease.
5. The MDFB will take title of the Old Post Office on or about September 21, 2004.
6. The MDFB will lease the Old Post Office to a Developer for 99 years. The Developer is a partnership formed by the principals of The DESCO Group Inc. and DFC Group Inc., Mark J. Schnuck and Steven J. Stogel, through the legal entities of the NSG Developers LLC, Orion 2002, LLC, the Old Post Office Developers, LLC, and the St. Louis' U.S. Custom House and Old Post Office Building Associates, L.P. (hereinafter referred to as "Developer").
7. The funding of the proposed Old Post Office renovation comes from several sources, one of which is the Missouri state historic tax credit. (See § 253.545 to § 253.559, RSMo.).
8. The Missouri state historic tax credit enabling statute requires the state historic preservation officer of the DNR to determine, among other things, whether the rehabilitation meets the standards of the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior. The issuing of certificates of eligible credits to taxpayers shall be performed by the DED. (§ 253.559, RSMo.).
9. A real and subsisting controversy exists between the parties hereto concerning whether the issuance of Missouri state historic tax credits to the Project is lawful.
10. Plaintiff has no adequate alternative remedy.
Count One
11. Plaintiff incorporates by reference Paragraph Nos. 1 through 10.
12. The Developer will seek a certificate of eligibility from the state historic preservation officer of Defendant DNR and a certificate of eligibility from Defendant DED when the renovation of the Old Post Office is complete.
13. Pursuant to the Secretary's standards that the state historic preservation officer of Defendant DNR must use to determine eligibility, demolition of a building as a part of a rehabilitation project involving multiple buildings is grounds for denial of a certificate of rehabilitation. (See § 253.559, RSMo.; 36 C.F.R. 67.6(b)(5)).
14. The Developer here plans to demolish the Century Building as a part of the rehabilitation project.
15. The GSA has acknowledged that demolition of the Century Building is an adverse effect of the proposed project as defined under the National Historic Preservation Act ("NHPA"). The Century Building is a certified historic structure under the NHPA. The Century Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the Century Building is not functionally related historically to serve an overall purpose of the Old Post Office.
16. The Developers' demolition of the Century Building would render the rehabilitation project ineligible for Missouri state historic tax credits. (See § 253.559, RSMo.; § 36 C.F.R. 67.6).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Court enter an Order against the Defendants and declare that Defendants DNR and DED shall not issue a certificate of eligible credits to any taxpayers associated with the Old Post Office project because the demolition of the Century Building as a part of the rehabilitation project is a basis for denial of certification pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 67.6 that is warranted under the circumstances.Count II
17. Plaintiff incorporates by reference Paragraph Nos. 1 through 10.
18. Under Missouri state law, non-profit and governmental entities are ineligible for the Missouri historic tax credit. (See §253.557 RSMo.).
19. The MDFB is a non-profit, governmental agency created by the legislature of the State of Missouri to facilitate economic development projects that does not pay state income tax on property that it owns.
20. The MDFB will take title to the Old Post Office during the week of September 20, 2004.
21. The Developers will receive from the MDFB a 99-year lease on the Old Post Office for development pursuant to the terms of the rehabilitation project outlined above.
22. As a part of the rehabilitation project, the Developer plans to seek at least Five Million Dollars in Missouri historic tax credits.
23. As a non-profit, governmental entity, the MDFB is not an eligible taxpayer under the Missouri historic tax credit program. Since the MDFB is not an eligible taxpayer under the program, it has no rights to Missouri historic tax credits that could be transferred to the Developer.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Court enter an Order against the Defendants and declare that Defendants' DNR and DED may not issue a certificate of eligible credits to the MDFB or any other taxpayer pursuant to the Old Post Office rehabilitation project because the MDFB, as the owner of the Old Post Office and the Century Building, is an ineligible taxpayer under §253.557, RSMo. that does not have the right to receive Missouri historic tax credits that could be transferred to or applied for by any taxpayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Chackes, Carlson & Spritzer, LLP
By:
Matthew J. Ghio #44799
8390 Delmar Blvd., Suite 218
St. Louis, Missouri 63124
Phone: 314-872-8420
Fax: 314-872-7017 Attorney for Plaintiff
More screw-ups at the Board of Elections
On a tip from the Oracle:
Although absentee in-person is supposed to begin today (six weeks before the election), not in the city. The ballots aren't there!
Down at the Board of Elections, workers don't have any answers. Why aren't the ballots there? When will they be in? No answers.
I've left messages. I'll let you know when I know.
Amendment 3
Joe Frank quote Amy Blouin on Amendment 3.
September 20, 2004
Symphony for the hip
Bond Celebrates OPO Deal
Bond Press Release:
ST. LOUIS, MO –– U.S. Senator Kit Bond today joined Mayor Francis Slay, General Services Administration (GSA) representatives, Governor Holden and other civic leaders to celebrate the transfer of the Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis. This new agreement will ensure the Post Office's recognition as an historic landmark and will bring continued economic development to downtown St. Louis.
"Not only will this redevelopment preserve the Old Post, but it will also provide another needed economic boost for Downtown St. Louis," said Senator Kit Bond. "Revitalizing downtown St. Louis has been a top priority of mine in the U.S. Senate for many years now. I have made it a point to secure Missouri’s fair share of urban federal investment dollars for projects like this one and I will continue to fight for this and other important projects across the state."
Today's event celebrates the transfer of the historic Old Post Office from the GSA to the Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB). This transfer will allow for the historic preservation of the Old Post Office. This national historic landmark, which first opened in 1884, will provide approximately 155,000 square feet of rentable space. Bond stressed that this transfer will ensure the Old Post Office's place as a symbol of the economic and cultural vitality of downtown St. Louis well into the 21st Century.
MDFB will enter into a long term lease with St. Louis companies, the DESCO Group and DFC group, to implement a $40 million plan to revitalize the Old Post Office and several buildings in the surrounding area. This project will attract new investment in Downtown St. Louis, bringing new businesses and jobs to the area.
Bond secured $2.5 million in stop-gap funding for the Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis and worked with the National Park Service, the City of St. Louis, the State of Missouri, downtown Now!, St. Louis 2004, and local developers, to remove bureaucratic obstacles to re-development. Their combined efforts were instrumental in the goal of ridding urban blight from the heart of downtown St. Louis.
Congrats to Berg!
Dr. Daniel Berg received the 2004 Democracy in Action Award yesterday from the American Jewish Congress (St. Louis Chapter).
Lynn Josse named Community Fellow
Lynn Josse has been named a 2004-2005 UMSL PPRC Community Fellow.
September 18, 2004
JMO in the Advocate
Jeanette Mott Oxford is featured in the current issue of the Advocate.
September 17, 2004
Lunch with Brady
At noon on September 23 in a discussion with Terry Jones and Brady Baybeck, the editors of St. Louis Metromorphosis: Past Trends and Future Directions. This recently released book documents and analyzes economic, social, political and historical aspects of the St. Louis metropolitan area over the last five decades, incorporating the work of twelve scholars from four area universities. How has the region changed, and how does St. Louis’ past frame its future? We’ll also hear responses from Alan Green, St. Louis County Executive’s Office, and Anna Ginsburg, St. Louis City Neighborhood Stabilization Office, about the impact these changes have had on our neighborhoods.
St. Louis Metromorphosis: Past Trends, Future Directions will be available for purchase at the Lunch and Learn. The cost is $22.95.
Lunch and Learns are held on Thursdays at UM – St. Louis in the PPRC Conference Room, 427 Social Sciences Building, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. They are free and open to all interested, but please RSVP to ensure a seat! You can do this by email at pprc@umsl.edu, or you can call 314.516.5273.
September 16, 2004
The rest of the Yes for Home Rule campaign team
Yes for Home Rule Campaign team -- Nancy Rice, campaign manager. Claude Brown, Louis Hamilton, Virvus Jones, Tim Person.
Pair of Retirements
Business Journal reports Griggs to depart airport.
Post says Kelley leaving Labor.
Policy Forum: Home Rule, The Citizens Speak
September 21
Policy Forum: Home Rule, The Citizens Speak
TOPIC: The reasons for St. Louis City Charter Reforms
TIME: September 21, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
LOCATION: FOCUS St. Louis, 1910 Pine St., Ste. 200
NOTES: Hear from a panel of citizens who participated in the process of deciding how the City of St. Louis' charter will be redesigned. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Nikki Weinstein at 314-622-1250 x102 or nikkiw@focus-stl.org.
Who has the Power?
BCDI – St. Louis Affiliate (In partnership with Public and Social Programs Department, Children’s Center and Harrison Educational Center of St. Louis Community College /Forest Park)
Announces its 2004-2005 Program Year
“Who Has The Power?”
September Seminar
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
“Who Has the Power to Access Health and Human Services?”
6:00 PM: Highlander Lounge; STLCC/FP - 5600 Oakland
Saturday, October 9, 2004
Who Has the Power to Get Children into College?
Entering the College Zone College Fair
9:00 AM: St. Louis Community College / Forest Park
October Seminar
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
“Who Has the Power to Improve Our Schools?”
6:00 PM: Highlander Lounge; STLCC / FP – 5600 Oakland
“WHO HAS THE POWER?” CONFERENCE
19th. Annual BCDI – St. Louis Affiliate Conference
Saturday, October 30, 2004: St. Louis Community College / Forest Park
November Seminar
November 16, 2004
“Who Has the Power to Keep Children Out of the Criminal Justice System?”
6:00PM: St. Louis Community College/Forest Park
National Black Child Development Institute
What is NBCDI?
Since 1970 The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) a nonprofit organization has provided and supported programs, workshops, and resources for African American children. NBCDI carries out its mission through a national affiliate network. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NBCDI provides a national voice on children’s issues, while affiliate chapters provide direct services at the community level. Membership is open to child care professionals, educators, parents, social workers, elected officials and other interested persons. Foci of the organization and its affiliates are: Early Care and Education, Health, Elementary and Secondary Education, Child Welfare, Parenting, and Legislative Awareness.
NBCDI believes every African American child has the right to: 1) Live in good health; 2) Care and protection with the family; 3) Develop a positive self image; and 4) Take pride in their African American heritage and culture.
Through hands-on service and community-outreach programs, NBCDI initiates positive changes for the health, welfare, and educational needs of all African American children. Some examples include: 1) Training professionals and parents to work more effectively with African American children; 2) Tutoring African American youth to achieve academically; 3) Researching issues and producing resources to aid parents and human service providers; and 4) Serving the needs of community leaders dedicated to informing the public about local and national issues affecting African American children.
St. Louis Affiliate
The St. Louis Affiliate was founded in 1972 by Bernice Garner Long. All of our members are volunteers. In addition to carrying out the mission of the national organization, our goal is to be a voice for African American children and children of color in the St. Louis Region. This mission is carried out through several mediums: newsletters; monthly seminars and meetings (on topics relevant to the year’s theme); an annual conference; SIDS Project, an annual golf tournament, and a college fair (Entering the College Zone).
The St. Louis Affiliate partners with the Public and Social Programs, Children’s Center, and Harrison Educational Center of St. Louis Community College, as well as ARCHS, Harris-Stowe State College, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services, St. Louis SIDS Project, and The United Way.
Officers and Board Members
Gwendolyn G. Pennington, President
Stacy Clay, Vice President
Dotti Pennington, Recording Secretary
Doris Hampton – Corresponding Secretary
Bernice Garner – Treasurer
Julius B. Anthony – Parliamentarian
Dr. Patricia Johnson – Membership
Board Members
Abbie Carter
Lee Harden
Diane Navies
Verlean Nicks
Christine Reams
Jadine Walters
The St. Louis Affiliate welcomes new members at all times.
For more information about the St. Louis Affiliate contact Stacy Clay at 323-4025 or Dotti Pennington @ 951-9440.
Rack Unveiling
Join the celebration of the newest addition at Soulard Market - You are invited to attend the dedication of the new bike racks at Soulard Market Park.
Friday, September 17 at 10 a.m. The racks are located on the southeast side of the Plaza entrance (Lafayette entrance) A competition was sponsored by Trailnet and the racks were designed by Washington University architecture students and financed by the Soulard Restoration Group Beautification Committee and with a grant from Alderman Phyllis Young. Representatives from all the groups will be present at the dedication.
Ribbon Cutting
Saturday’s Grand Opening of the new and improved Kingsbury Animal Hospital will benefit stray and abandoned animals in the city of St. Louis. After cutting the ribbon on his new building, Dr. Steve Brammeier will host a silent auction to benefit the Animal House Fund, a program started by Aldermanic President Jim Shrewsbury to replace the city’s dilapidated animal control center. Suggested donation to attend the Grand Opening is $25.
What: Grand Opening/ Silent Auction
When: Saturday, September 18 from 6-8pm
Where: Kingsbury Animal Hospital, 420 North Skinker
ARTICA this weekend
ARTICA 2004:
September 18, 12:00pm to 11:00pm
September 19, 11:00am to 7:00pm
Artica 2004 is a multi-media outdoor participatory arts festival and parade
developed to provide the people of the St. Louis metropolitan area with the
opportunity to come together as a community through creative self-expression
and to develop an international reputation for this area as the gateway to the
arts.
Artists, musicians, dancers, poets, performers and interested citizens are
invited to participate in this unique and multifaceted event by producing high
quality site specific works in any media, to be displayed in a twelve block
area along the Mississippi riverfront.
The Artica festival is an excursion into open fields, vacant warehouses and
industrial sites that were once the home of 19 Mississippian Indian mounds.
This once sacred ground has been industrialized, polluted, abandoned and now
exists as an urban wilderness. The Artica philosophy is one of openness and
rejuvenation. All are welcome to create, participate and celebrate!
The festival grounds will be filled with site-specific works created by
professional artists from the St. Louis metropolitan area. The emphasis will be
on interactive participatory art that takes its inspiration from the river, its
surrounding environment or its history. An overlapping schedule of events
including music, dance, theater, poetry, video, film and performance art will
encourage the audience to move around and experience Artica from different
perspectives. The interactive nature of the event will encourage the audience
to create their own art and become performers themselves.
ADMISSION
Artica is free and open to the public. There is no vending of art or
merchandise. Food and beverages will not be for sale. Bring a picnic with you
and please take your trash when you leave. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared
for any kind of weather.
For more information:
Visit: www.artica.org
Email: info@artica.org
Call: 314-752-9528
Callow joins charter reform effort
Richard Callow has joined the Yes for Home Rule campaign as spokesperson.
September 15, 2004
Sharon Carpenter will resign as committeewoman of the 23rd ward
According to sources, Sharon Carpenter will resign as committeewoman of the 23rd ward.
September 13, 2004
Press Release - Rep. Lacy Clay Supports Legislation
End To Ban is 'Utter, Incomprehensible Contradiction'
ST. LOUIS (Monday, September 13, 2004) - The 10-year-old ban on assault
weapons expires at midnight tonight and Members of Congress are appealing to
the President and House of Representatives leadership to consider extending
the ban. United States Representative William Lacy Clay is among those
calling for an extension to the ban, in the hopes of saving lives.
"Today, I join with other Members of Congress in calling for President
Bush and the House Republican Leadership to allow a vote to reauthorize the
ban on assault weapons," Rep. Clay said. "The crime in U.S. cities has
declined significantly over the last 10 years and I strongly believe the
assault weapons ban has been a contributing factor. Major law enforcement
agencies support an effective ban - including 50 police departments in
Missouri -- as well as the families and relatives of victims who have
suffered from gun violence. Assault weapons should be restricted for
military use only.
"Opinion polls overwhelmingly support the assault weapons ban," the
Congressman said. "Congressional leaders are acting to appease one powerful
lobby group at the expense of public safety. Once again, the Bush
Administration is saying one thing and doing another. While trying to remove
assault weapons from the streets of Baghdad, and the rest of Iraq, and
refuses to support a ban on assault weapons from the streets of America.
That is an utter, incomprehensible contradiction. I support two bills to
continue the ban - HR 2038 and HR 3831. Either one will at least keep us
from taking a step back by legalizing assault weapons."
According to the FBI, one in five police officers slain in the line of
duty between 1998-2001 were killed with an assault weapon and 75 percent of
officers killed with a rifle were slain with an assault weapon. Also,
bullets from assault weapons are known to have penetrated body armor worn by
police officers in 17 out of 19 deaths.
"The case for continuing the ban is obvious. The truth is, the outlawing
of assault weapons from the streets of America should be a non-partisan
issue, neither a Democratic nor a Republican issue. Instead, it should be
about protecting the people who protect us. And legalizing the preferred
weapons of cop killers and terrorists is a travesty in our effort to bolster
home security," Rep. Clay said.
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(Contact: Ishmael-Lateef Ahmad at 314.367.1970 or
ishmael-lateef.ahmad@mail.house.gov
Upcoming Pachyderm Meetings
Meetings are held at St. Louis Junior League (10435 Clayton) at noon. Lunch is $15.
September 17
Kathy Fitzgerald, Candidate
State Representative, District 79
Jeanette Wansing, Candidate
State Representative, District 76
September 24
Hon. John Loudon
Missouri Senate, District 7
BRC looking for Youth Organizer
Youth Organizer Wanted
The Freedom Bound Center is seeking a Part-Time Youth Organizer to help
build a youth presence and intergenerational culture within the Black
Radical Congress project. The BRC is seeking an energetic and articulate Youth
Organizer whose main responsibilities will be to identify issues and projects
that engage the young adult members in the organization. The Youth Organizer
reports to the BRC National Organizer.
Qualifications:
-must be self-motivated and an independent worker
-must have at least two years of organizing youth
-must be able to travel
-must have good writing and speaking skills
-must be computer and internet savvy
Duties and responsibilities
-will establish Youth Caucus and Youth listserv
-will focus on recruitment of members to the BRC from ages 18-25 years old
-will speak at youth-centered events on behalf of the BRC
-will participate in regular conference calls with BRC Coordinating Committee
-will submit bi-weekly monthly work reports
Salary
-will work a maximum of 30 hours per month @ $15 an hour; benefits included
Deadline for resumes are September 30, 2004. Resumes can be mailed to the BRC National Office at P. O. Box 24795, St. Louis, MO 63115 or emailed to the
National Organizer at brcnatl@critpath.org. No calls, please.
September 11, 2004
Please forgive the departure from local politics
Just a little something to drive diatriber insane for a moment.
September 10, 2004
Want to give some folks money?
Thursday, September 16, 2004 at Lemay Park (234 Military Road at Fannie).
This fundraiser for State Representative Pat Yaeger (96th District)is being
hosted by UFCW Local 655 and is FREE for Young Democrats. BBQ & refreshments will be served. The fundraiser will be held from 5:00pm
to 8:00pm.
Want to give some folks money?
Here are a couple of fundraisers:
Charlie A. Dooley for St. Louis County Executive
Invites you to join friends and neighbors for food and
fun at the Fall Fundraiser in Tiemeyer Park (Ashby Rd. just south of St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Ann)
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 5:30pm-8:00pm
Ticket Prices: $15 Individual
For more information please call: 314-721-5554
http://www.charliedooley.com
September 09, 2004
UMSL teaches the art of influence
UMSL nonprofit program to offer course Sept. 28
Students to learn about influencing government policy
WHAT How to Influence Government Policy and Funding: Getting Your Fair Share from Government, a noncredit course
WHEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28
WHERE 126 J.C. Penney Conference Center, University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63121
COST $90
INFO (314) 516-6713
(314) 516-5948 (to register)
DETAILS This noncredit course will demonstrate how nonprofit organizations can improve their work with the government, particularly at the state and local level. Students will learn: how to effectively communicate with elected officials; the roles of state legislative and executive branches in making and implementing nonprofit policies and funding; and how to mobilize grass-root support for nonprofit organizations.
Instructors include: Terry Jones, professor of political science at UMSL; John McClusky, director of the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program at UMSL; and a panel of Missouri state legislators.
From a buddy of mine in Cleveland
Here's something someone started in Cleveland. It's really an email that he sends out...and has snowballed into sponsoring events, etc. and it looks like he's building his advertising base. He's "arts" oriented but covers all sorts of stuff going on in the city. Its grown fairly quickly. Most every younger "clevelander type" I know gets the email.
Lead Poisoning Speakers
The Tuesday, September 14, 2004 radio show "Earthworms" will be devoted
to lead poisoning. Hosted by Jean Ponzi, Earthworms airs 7:00 to 8:00 pm on
Tuesdays at KDHX, 88.1 FM in St. Louis. The September 14 guests will be Lee Blount, Jr., MD and Bob Lunsford.
Lee Blount, Jr., MD is a practicing surgeon and a wellness fitness consultant. He has been an activist for 40 years, with concerns about social, cultural and health issues which affect the black community. He helped organize opposition to the medical waste incinerator in the 2nd ward and currently works on issues of lead poisoning and police misconduct. Dr. Blount is a member of the
Organization for Black Struggle, is on the board of St. Louis Health and
Environmental Justice and is on the Health Committee of the NAACP.
Bob Lunsford is a former University of Missouri-Rolla employee exposed to
high level lead ore toxins. He blew the whistle in national news on its cover up.
Both OSHA and MoDNR found in his favor. He co-founded People at Risk (PAR)
to help other lead industry victims. PAR was one of the key groups to bring
national attention to the Herculaneum lead issue. PAR played a major role in the crackdown on Doe Run by providing important investigative data to news
and government agencies. Bob has spent the last six years working on lead
issues. Presently he is coping with damage from lead ore exposure caused by the IBM funded smelter at UMR.
Dr. Blount and Bob Lunsford will also speak at the Great Green Pesto Feast
sponsored by the Gateway Green Alliance, 7:00 pm, September 18, 2004, at Eden Theological Seminary - Commons Bldg Dining Hall, 475 East Lockwood Ave.
Blunt gets a pair of Police endorsements
From the Press Release:
Two Missouri law enforcement associations representing nearly 6,000 officers from every region of the state endorsed the gubernatorial candidacy of Matt Blunt last week over his opponent, State Auditor Claire McCaskill.
The St. Louis Police Officers' Association (SLPOA) announced its endorsement of Blunt last Thursday, citing his willingness to work with the organization to enhance the work environment and quality of life for St. Louis police officers.
The Missouri Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (MDSA) announced its endorsement of Blunt on Friday. Blunt’s pledge to seek additional funding to help county sheriffs fight the scourge of methamphetamines coupled with his pledge to seek due process rights and expanded workers’ compensation coverage for law enforcement convinced MDSA members that Blunt would be an effective advocate for law enforcement in Jefferson City.
Party Under the Tent, Tonight
SoGrand Parties - Under the Tent at South Grand & Juniata, Tonight, 5:30—7:30 p.m.
(Less than 2 miles south of I-44 and I-40/64 on South Grand)
Free Admission
Live Music
Beer & Soda
Philly studies investing in city-wide wireless network
From Todd Britt:
Philadelphia city officials are moving ahead with a plan to turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest high-speed wireless Internet hot spot. Chief Information Officer Dianah Neff says the city would likely offer the service either for free or at costs far lower than the $35 to $60 a month charged by commercial providers. Estimates to build the system are about $10 million, and would require about $1.5 million per year to maintain it. Mayor Street has named a 17 member committee to study the feasability of the plan and report back to him by this November. City officials anticipate that the plan would help eliminate the digital divide between rich and poor and enhance the city's image as a technology leader.
MO Foundation Health Forum
The Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) will hold a public health forum in St. Louis on Thursday, September 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Community college Florissant Valley, Student Center's Multi-Purpose Room, 3400 Pershall Road. The College's Campus Life office is co-sponsoring the event.
The purpose of the forum will be to introduce MFH to the community and to receive feedback from attendees on the unmet health care needs in their area. Invitees include individuals and community members from communities in the City of St. Louis and St, Louis County, Franklin, Warren, Jefferson and St. Charles County. Information gathered from the forum will aid the Missouri Foundation for Health in future strategic grantmaking efforts. MFH is the largest health care foundation in the state and is among the largest of its kind in the country.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Save Dr. Kimmey!
September 08, 2004
Jay Dearing - Open House
Jay Dearing, former Republican candidate for Mayor is hosting an open house for his business RE Source. Thursday evening, September 16th, anytime between 5-7pm at: 6721 South Broadway, 63111 in Carondelet Neighborhood just north of Loughborough, next door to the 7-11.
His new office is in an historic building. This building, with a Terra Cotta front, has served as a real estate office since it was built in 1904. Also on hand will be his friend, Bill Federer, candidate for US Congressman of the 3rd District. Please RSVP to me at 314 351-4099 (same #) or email at: jdearing@attglobal.net (new).
Making Healthcare Affordable for All
Join Signature Healthcare Foundation for the Second Annual Health Policy Forum: Making Healthcare Affordable for All
Friday, October 22, 2004, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
St. Louis Frontenac Hilton, 1335 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gail Wilensky, PhD, senior fellow, Project HOPE, former Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration where she directed the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.
Opening Address: Uwe Reinhard, PhD, James Madison Professor of Political Economy & Professor of Economics, Princeton University
Additional Speakers: Senator Christopher S. "Kit" Bond (invited), U.S. Congressman William Lacy Clay, SSM Healthcare-St. Louis President/CEO Ron Levy, Missouri State Representative Sam Page
The purpose of the Forum is to stimulate cross-sectional community dialogue about healthcare quality, efficiency and affordability. Tickets are $75.00 per person.You can register by phone to (314) 721-8715 or e-mail to Mwatson@stlbhc.org. For more information, visit www.SignatureFoundation.org.
Babcock at Cook School of Biz
The St. Louis Business Journal, Saint Louis University's John Cook School of Business, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., KWMU and Monsanto presents:
Dr. Linda Babcock, author of "Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide"
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
John Cook School of Business, 3674 Lindell Blvd.
7:30am-9:00am
$25 per person (includes breakfast)
To reserve a seat at this breakfast discussion, please contact Kelly Rowland at 314-421-8307
Lowry to speak at CAM
Glenn Lowry, the Director of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, will give a free public lecture on Tuesday, September 14, in the Contemporary's performance space. Lowry became the sixth director of MoMA in 1995. He leads a staff of 550 people and directs an active program of exhibitions, acquisitions, and publications. MoMA is in the midst of the largest building project in its history. Designed by Yoshio Taniguchi, the new museum will open in midtown Manhattan on November 20, 2004, to coincide with its 75th anniversary. The 630,000 square-foot museum will cost $858 million to build. Lowry is currently the Chairman of the Smithsonian Council, and also serves on the advisory council of the Department of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University. Although the lecture is free, tickets are required for admittance and may be picked-up at the Contemporary's front desk. Seating is limited. If you would like more information, please call 314.535.4660.
Jill Miller heads to Minneapolis
Jill Miller, state conservation organizer for the Sierra Club's national Global Warming and Energy Program, has left her hometown haunts for a while. She recently moved to Minneapolis to join the Sierra Club's environmental voter education campaign team, where she's helping to shine a bright light on the differences between Bush and Kerry's respective voting records on key issues such as air and water pollution and national forest protections. (You can visit http://sierraclubvotes.org.) She plans to return to St. Louis in mid-November.
September 06, 2004
play the electoral college game
Play with swing states, see who wins.
art downtown
Dan Eldon was only 22 when he was stoned to death in 1993 by a Somali mob, angry over a UN bombing. The talented Reuters photojournalist left behind incredibly illustrated journals that tell a story of a young man who had lived large -- travelling on four continents, leading expeditions across Africa, designing graphics for a New York magazine and more.
Now, for one week, you can see Dan Eldon's art in a special exhibit
in downtown St. Louis.
WHAT:"The Art of Life":
The Dan Eldon Art and Photography Exhibit
WHEN:September 10 - 18, 2004
Opening Reception Friday, September 10, 6 - 9 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Special guest speaker at 7 pm: Dan's mother, Kathy Eldon
WHERE: Farm & Home Building, 10th Street at Locust Street, Downtown St. Louis
HOW MUCH:Free!
For more information, call Marcia Behrendt at 314-231-0743. Private
viewings available for school groups.
September 02, 2004
Mayor will give awards, People will clap
City's Annual Business Celebration Luncheon
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, November 12, 2004
Renaissance Grand Hotel
8th & Washington Avenue
11:00am-1:30pm
$50 per person ($500 per table of 10)
Mayor Francis G. Slay will present his annual business awards in the categories of Businesses of the Year, Developments of the Year, and the Mayor's Award for special catalysts of development in the City.
For more information, call 314-622-3400 ext. 302.
September 01, 2004
Citizens for Home Rule 990
Interested in seeing the 2003 form 990 for Citizens for Home Rule to get some idea who is paying and who is being paid for the charter reform effort? We are. But we have just been told that they've filed an extension. Their 990 (2003) is now scheduled to be filed by mid-November (after the election, that is) 2004.
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