St. Louis Call Newspapers

My Call: Solid-waste transfer station doesn’t belong in Oakville

July 31, 2003

After the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' July 14 hearing at Oakville Senior High School, two things seem apparent. First, applicants for solid-waste transfer station permits seem willing...

Revised Prop P budget goes to Mehlville board

July 31, 2003

Byline: By MIKE ANTHONY Executive Editor A revised budget for the Proposition P districtwide building im-provement program that projects expenditures totaling more than $86 million was scheduled to be considered earlier this week by the Mehlville Board of Education.

Mr., Mrs. Tretter celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

July 31, 2003

Byline: Ray and Rose Tretter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 26. Mr. Tretter and Rose Kestler were married June 26, 1943, in St. Louis. He is retired from the McDonnell Douglas Corp.

For the Deftones, the music is what matters

July 31, 2003

Byline: By ALAN SCULLEY For the Call The Deftones 2000 CD, White Pony gave the Sacramento, Calif.-band a commercial breakthrough, producing a hit single in Change (In the House of Flies) and becoming the first million-selling re-lease in the Deftones career.

Mr. and Mrs. Brewer observe golden wedding anniversary

July 31, 2003

Byline: James and Helen Brewer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 21 during a reception at the Affton White-Rogers Community Center. Mr. Brewer and the former Helen Klingemann were married June 20, 1953, at Seven Holy Founders Church by the Rev.

Oakville youth participates in Boys State

July 24, 2003

Michael Maniaci, 17, recently completed the 64th session of the American Legion Boys State of Missouri program. The weeklong program took place on the campus of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.

Korn continues to prove it’s ‘Untouchable’

July 24, 2003

By ALAN SCULLEY For the Call Since Korn released its latest platinum-plus CD, Untouchables, last year, plenty of critics and fans have noted that Untouchables puts a stronger melodic accent on the bands sound with vocalist Jonathan Davis, in particular, showcasing more of his singing capabilities.

Tantalizing Turkey Tacos provide some lean, mean eating fun

July 24, 2003

Whether its due to a new year, a milestone birthday or the start of swimsuit season, many of us have resolved at one point or another to eat a more balanced diet. In most cases, we stick to our plans for a little while-but find that keeping such resolutions while maintaining a fast-paced family schedule can be challenging.

Your Call: Mehlville officials create one PR disaster after another

July 24, 2003

One of the Mehlville School District's strategic goals is to have a strong relationship with the community. Without a strong, positive relationship with the community, Mehlville will not accomplish...

Oakville Elementary demolition to begin; Prop P work continues

July 24, 2003

Byline: By MIKE ANTHONY Executive Editor The demolition of Oakville Elementary School could be under way this week, according to Mehlville School District Superintendent Tim Ricker. The school is being demolished to make way for a new Oakville Elementary School that will be constructed as part of the school districts $72.