St. Louis Call Newspapers

Westfall’s successor, Charlie Dooley, pledges to do ‘very best’ he can

November 11, 2003

Byline: The County Council last week attempted to fill the shoes of the late County Executive George R. Buzz Westfall and unanimously appointed Charlie Dooley, D-north county, as Westfalls successor and to serve out the rest of his term until November 2004.

Fiscal ‘anomalies’ explanation forthcoming, Robertson says

By Mike Anthony • October 31, 2003

An explanation regarding Crestwood's financial "anomalies'' and why the city has to borrow money to meet payroll and operating expenses is forthcoming, according to Mayor Jim Robertson. Robertson's...

With latest CD, 311 continues to ‘evolve’

August 26, 2003

Byline: By ALAN SCULLEY For the Call With a title Evolver that immediately evokes the name of Revolver, the classic 1966 Beatles album, S.A. Martinez of 311 knows his band is drawing a lofty and potentially touchy comparison.

Crestwood’s Zellers shines on and off the field

August 21, 2003

Byline: By STEPHEN GLOVER For the Call Chris Zellers knows what it means to be a leader. He may not be one of the more vocal leaders on the Crestwood American Legion baseball team, but his actions speak louder than any spoken words.

Bond issue financing team finalized by MSD

August 17, 2003

By ROBERT CHALUPNY Staff Reporter With a $500 million bond issue slated to appear on the November ballot, the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Board of Trustees has finalized its financing team for the bond issue should it be approved, but not without turning heads.

About 115 Daisy, Brownie Girl Scouts participate in ’Little Acorns’ camp

August 14, 2003

About 115 Daisy, Brownie Girl Scouts participate in Little Acorns camp About 115 Daisy and first-year Brownie Girl Scouts from District 1 recently attended a day camp at Bohrer Park called Little Acorns.

City issues new RFP for Watson/Grant site

August 14, 2003

By MIKE ANTHONY Executive Editor A new request for proposals for the Watson/Grant Redevelopment Area has been issued by the city of Crestwood. The new request for proposals comes 16 months after the city originally issued a request for proposals to redevelop the 18.

MSD revisits selection of study firm

August 14, 2003

By ROBERT CHALUPNY Staff Reporter The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Board of Trustees recently agreed to revisit the selection of a company to perform a financial feasibility study necessary for a bond issue that will be considered by voters in November.

Call Publishing Inc. launches its new website, callnewspapers.com, as it begins its 15th year of publication.

August 14, 2003

Call Publishing Inc. launches its new website, callnewspapers.com, as it begins its 15th year of publication. The website will feature all the news of the week, archived news stories, links to several other sites, as well as a number of cutting-edge features.

Questionnaires sent to candidates to fill vacancy on fire district board

August 14, 2003

By BILL MILLIGAN For the Call Responses to candidate questionnaires to fill a vacant directors seat are under review this week by two members of the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors.