Friday, January 4, 2013
After a professionally trained kickboxer and MMA fighter stopped a shoplifter at a Crestwood grocery store, Police Chief Mike Paillou advises residents how they can help when witnessing a crime.
Last month a professional kickboxer and MMA fighter, who trains other pros at his Crestwood gym, detained a man stealing vodka from the Watson Road Schnucks. "Jesse Finney is a highly trained individual, he is not the average resident," Crestwood Police Chief Mike Paillou said. "I would never recommend a resident get involved in a physical confrontation with a suspect." The department hasn't seen many instances of bystanders stepping in during crimes in action, he said. "A good samaritan stepped in and got killed at Starbucks, which is quite possibly what could happen when an untrained individual gets involved," Paillou said. He was referring to the 2008 death of Roger Kreutz, who died from head injuries he sustained while chasing a tip …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Bill Boston, who has lived in Crestwood for 22 years, is running for alderman.
Bill Boston has thrown his name into the race for alderman of Crestwood’s third ward. Boston, a retired car mechanic and service manager, has lived in the neighborhood for 22 years and raised two children, a 40-year-old daughter and a 46-year-old son. Boston said developing Crestwood Court mall was his top priority. “The mall right now is the main thing going on in the city,” Boston said. “The main thing is working on getting the ball rolling again.” Other than that, Boston said he wanted to run to fill the empty seat vacated by Jerry Miguel and to stay abreast of the normal, monthly business of Crestwood. Boston previously served on the police board. The filing period will stay open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Those elected will …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Filing for the April 2 election is open until Jan. 15.
The pool of candidates is starting empty for next year's Board of Aldermen election in Crestwood. City clerk Tina Flowers said no one had registered on the first day of filing on Tuesday. The terms of Crestwood aldermen Mimi Duncan (Ward I), Bob Deutschmann (Ward II), Jerry Miguel (Ward III), and John Foote (Ward IV) are expiring. Candidates wishing to file for their wards must obtain signatures from 20 registered voters. The filing period will stay open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Those elected will serve a term of three years. The election is scheduled for April 2, 2013. Learn more on filing for the Crestwood Board of Aldermen. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for updates on new candidate filings! Related:
Who deserves to be recognized as Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch's Person of the Year? If you know someone who made SunCrest a better place during the last year, nominate him or her.
Who deserves to be recognized as Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch's Person of the Year? If you know someone who made Crestwood or Sunset Hills a better place over the last year, contributed time and effort to various causes or even made a smaller impact that's still important, nominate him or her. Please fill out the form above by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18. We will take the nominees and ask our readers who they think should win. After a Person of the Year is selected, Patch will run a story about the person selected. You may nominate yourself, someone you've worked with or even someone you've just read about that might deserve this recognition. Any questions? Email me at email karlie@patch.com.
Interested residents can file through Jan. 15.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Interested residents can file Dec. 11-Jan. 15.
Filing begins Dec. 11 for those interested in running for Crestwood or Sunset Hills’ Board of Aldermen in Spring 2013. The terms of Crestwood aldermen Mimi Duncan (Ward I), Bob Deutschmann (Ward II), Jerry Miguel (Ward III), and John Foote (Ward IV) are expiring. Candidates wishing to file for their wards must obtain signatures from 20 registered voters. See who's filed in Crestwood so far. Sunset Hills Alderman up for re-election this year: Dee Baebler in Ward I, Scott Haggerty in Ward II, Jan Hoffmann in Ward III, and Patricia Fribis in Ward IV. See who's filed in Sunset Hills so far. The filing periods end at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15. The election will be held April 2. Filing info: What issues are important to you? What would you like to…
Monday, December 3, 2012
Tim Trueblood proposed a discussion on private communications between aldermen and potential developers after multiple board members were conacted by Crestwood Court's redevelopers.
Some communications from a Centrum Properties representative sparked a discussion last week among Crestwood aldermen how they should address requests from developers to speak outside city hall walls. The company has been before the board over the last several months in hopes they can introduce a revitalized development at Crestwood Court by the 2014 holiday season. While aldermen approved them as the mall’s developer last month, they have yet to give their recommendation to a specific proposal. Ward II Alderman Tim Trueblood said he received a phone call from a Centrum representative before the board’s previous meeting, but ultimately decided he wasn’t comfortable that the communication was off the record. “I don’t think I should be having…
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Enjoy food and games (and Santa Claus, of course) with Crestwood's Parks and Recreation staff. Tickets are available through Dec. 7.
Come and celebrate the holiday season with the Crestwood Parks and Recreation staff for our annual Breakfast with Santa at the Crestwood Community Center in Whitecliff Park on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. The morning will include food and drinks, games & crafts. Santa will be arriving at 10 a.m., so be sure to bring your camera. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the community center and are available until Dec. 7. Everyone in attendance must have a ticket. Tickets are on sale now for $4/residents, and $6/non-residents at the Crestwood Community Center located in Whitecliff Park at 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, Crestwood, MO 63126. For more information please call the community center at 314-729-4860. submitted by Crestwood Parks and …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Jim Eckrich accepted a job in Chesterfield, according to a report from Call newspapers.
Crestwood's Public Works Director will be leaving his post at the end of the month, according to a report from Call newspapers. Jim Eckrich will take the position of public works director in Chesterfield, Call reported. He served as the city's city administrator from 2008 to 2011. The City of Crestwood is currently working to fill its city administrator position, and recently began accepting applications for new legal services. Eckrich's resignation leaves the Public Works Director position open in both Crestwood and Sunset Hills. Sunset Hills PW Director Anne Lamitola serves her last day with the city on Friday before pursuing a position in Ladue. Related articles:
Friday, November 2, 2012
Find homes for sale in Oakville, Affton and Crestwood in this week's real estate wrap-up.
House hunting this weekend? We've got listings from three great Patch communities: Mehlville, Affton and Sunset Hills. Need an agent? Find one in the Patch directory. Oakville Homes 2834 Firelight - 4 bed 3 bath, Open House 1-3 p.m. Sunday 3105 Andover Manor Court - 3 bed 2.5 bath, Open House 2-4 p.m. Sunday 5525 Oakville Heights Court - 3 bed 3 bath, Open House 1-3 p.m. Sunday 4319 Massabielle Drive - 3 bed 3 bath, Open House 2-4 p.m. Sunday Affton Homes 9655 Chamblin Drive - 4 bed 3 bath, Open House 12-2 p.m. Sunday 9804 Antonia - 3 bed 2 bath, Open House 1-3 p.m. Sunday 8925 Eden Avenue - 3 bed 2 bath, Open House 12-2 p.m. Sunday 9035 Philo Avenue - 3 bed 2 bath, Open House 1-4 p.m. Sunday Crestwood Homes 9235 Lodge Pole Lane - 2 bed 1…
John Dough
6:40 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Centrum Properties took their ball and went home with it..I'd be interested to hear Bill's Ideas for getting a new one..without buying it with the citizens of Crestwood's tax money. more ›