tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16173394876769827452024-02-07T20:36:55.007-06:00OLD TOWN CLAYTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONClayton, Missouri 63105Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-60530443545994055882023-05-24T10:18:00.000-05:002023-05-24T10:18:36.086-05:00EVENT: Clayton Community Foundation Salon on June 12th<p> <b style="color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Clayton Community Foundation</span></b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">invites you to the home of Liz and Austin Kent</span></i></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">CCF Salon: Bemiston Neighborhood </span></b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday, June 12</span></b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5:00 - 8:00 pm</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Remarks at 6:15</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">7744 Pershing Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Drinks and light appetizers.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">RSVP to Lisa Kinsella at 314.290.8560 or <a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" href="mailto:lkinsella@claytoncommunityfoundation.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border: 0px; color: #0563c1; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">lkinsella@claytoncommunityfoundation.org</a>.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 10pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Join us for an evening with friends and neighbors in the home of Liz & Austin located in Clayton's cherished <a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ILBV-LxdWQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border: 0px; color: #0563c1; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Bemiston Neighborhood</a>. As we celebrate the 15<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the <a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5" href="https://www.claytoncommunityfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="border: 0px; color: #0563c1; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Clayton Community Foundation</a> (CCF), the official nonprofit 501(c)(3) partner to the City of Clayton, we encourage you to get involved and help us continue creating generational impact in our shared community.</span></p>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-88075313403163840312021-07-18T14:43:00.000-05:002021-07-18T14:43:05.306-05:00EVENT: Prop A Educational Session for Clayton voters<p><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Join the City of Clayton for an educational session to learn more about Proposition A this</span><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> </span><b style="color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Wednesday, July 21 at 6 pm at The Center of Clayton.</b></p><div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">You can also learn more by visiting <a href="http://www.claytonmo.gov/PropA" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #175ea0;">claytonmo.gov/PropA</a></p></div><div><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">OR join by Zoom</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Please click the link below to join the webinar:</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; 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color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Webinar ID: 889 0994 3998</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> International numbers available: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbsOfODWFJ" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #175ea0; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbsOfODWFJ</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #404040; font-family: Cabin, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /></div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-89703274282555129172021-06-16T16:31:00.003-05:002021-06-16T16:31:52.191-05:00ANNOUNCEMENT: Blood Drive this Friday!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQ00yWMPqcBRdvBUKCW4Jue5Z_d97miwNoWz782erI2NBshLUhDGstdGWaM9iYlu1rKS8obNczusmOnLNlcAEQH-kjrqOfrExmwPH1xSX6itOBY8UOwr-wlilWgVQrRlAMHG8d2WKWNFS/s1371/blood+drive.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="1278" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQ00yWMPqcBRdvBUKCW4Jue5Z_d97miwNoWz782erI2NBshLUhDGstdGWaM9iYlu1rKS8obNczusmOnLNlcAEQH-kjrqOfrExmwPH1xSX6itOBY8UOwr-wlilWgVQrRlAMHG8d2WKWNFS/s320/blood+drive.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, HelveticaNeue, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.32px; outline: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" tabindex="0"><br /></span></div><div><a class="gmail-content-title-container" href="https://nextdoor.com/p/Pd39N_p_GYSm?view=detail" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, HelveticaNeue, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.32px; text-decoration-line: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="gmail-_1IVvEt-w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;"></span></a><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, HelveticaNeue, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.32px; outline: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" tabindex="0">Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood so giving blood is one of the easiest ways to save someone’s life. St. Joseph Church (106 N Meramec) is hosting a blood drive this Friday, June 18, from 1 - 5 pm in the Parish Hall. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, HelveticaNeue, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.32px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Spread the word and please consider donating your blood.</span></div><div><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, HelveticaNeue, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: -0.32px; outline: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" tabindex="0">
To sign up, go to <a href="http://rcblood.org/appt" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #007b99; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">rcblood.org/appt</a> and enter our sponsor code, <b>sjcchurch</b>, in the box or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Covid precautions will be in place including requiring masks, social distancing, and only donors will be able to attend.</span><br /></div><div></div>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-5587014743486856362021-04-28T17:17:00.000-05:002021-04-28T17:17:02.633-05:00ANNOUNCEMENT - Police Chief Smith will ride a bicycle patrol THIS SATURDAY through Ward III<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We're looking forward to sunshine as the Chief will be checking in with residents on Saturday, May 1st, to say hello & discuss any topics on your mind. Planned stops will be made at Hanley Park at 10 am and Taylor Park at 11 am. He'll continue to ride the neighborhood streets before & after each stop. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl q66pz984 gpro0wi8 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/weareclaytonmo?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZV40iXFZtldKpvQylHTdqmvhtQ638sVPpXAIia2Z7qIjI4_BmnpjJpGFCAMptlbsoE_-Vca7rzVD0BZSIVaqnR-I5876z0VfsQKcznM79JfRph4hXwi1G_i3LI2I9l7ay4SHLXGCnkE2Qm8Ny3R3xCTLPOsKMxlgK8l1P9Y21ui1lXr4EVz8FbD1iPQOHSzWaI&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#WeAreClaytonMO</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNbIOAEmy4OJphsQzCigV0yhqXDKI9VH-1G1ovfGKdqbjtEpd4eY0fbVNnBd5-SYcPGbovAyKv5bXFmNZu0mBQ-CkDPisMNtnD214vMwYAYyUJWmpRtftwm_s4xUOSx04QCw4c8zVGypk/s551/Chief+Bike+Patrol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="551" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNbIOAEmy4OJphsQzCigV0yhqXDKI9VH-1G1ovfGKdqbjtEpd4eY0fbVNnBd5-SYcPGbovAyKv5bXFmNZu0mBQ-CkDPisMNtnD214vMwYAYyUJWmpRtftwm_s4xUOSx04QCw4c8zVGypk/w400-h208/Chief+Bike+Patrol.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-13177047187195353392021-02-18T18:00:00.000-06:002021-02-18T18:00:59.202-06:00All That Glitters Event - Complimentary Invitation<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyWfSBfCl-2RcLT_M0H_Vrcb-Bf8tg9dDBaPqWQKi8m5qfQgGRsMvUgOBWBt6-Bl_oV3gbk6wflpbQ1XA-Vq0QBRegMIFvlOZ82sBiJrl0oDPBRdQRgVoJUCQsTjtAUJk_vDDINtd-bgo/s794/banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="794" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyWfSBfCl-2RcLT_M0H_Vrcb-Bf8tg9dDBaPqWQKi8m5qfQgGRsMvUgOBWBt6-Bl_oV3gbk6wflpbQ1XA-Vq0QBRegMIFvlOZ82sBiJrl0oDPBRdQRgVoJUCQsTjtAUJk_vDDINtd-bgo/w640-h189/banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">'CCF At Home with Claire Saffitz'<br />Moderated by Charlie Brennan of KMOX and KETC's Donnybrook<br />Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm CST</span></b></div><p>The Ralph Clayton Society (RCS) of the Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) and KMOX invites the public to join us for a free virtual event which is open to everyone. </p><p>RSVP is required by emailing <a href="mailto:CCF@claytonmo.gov">CCF@claytonmo.gov</a> Insert 'RSVP for Claire Saffitz' in the subject line. The Zoom link will be emailed to all registered guests the week of the event. </p><p>Born and raised in Clayton, Claire Saffitz <a href="https://www.dessertperson.com">https://www.dessertperson.com</a> is a pastry chef, food writer, and media star. Her first cookbook Dessert Person is a New York Times Best Seller celebrating baking, pastry, and all things sweet. Previously, she was the Senior Food Editor at Bon Appétit magazine. She hosted the series Gourmet Makes on the Bon Appétit YouTube channel, where she used her classical pastry knowledge to reverse engineer popular snack foods and candy. </p><p>For any questions about this event, or to join the RCS, please contact Alex Elmestad at 314-290-8553 or email at <a href="mailto:aelmestad@claytoncommunityfoundation.org">aelmestad@claytoncommunityfoundation.org</a> *All current members of the Ralph Clayton Society (RCS) will be treated to a special surprise to enjoy during the event. </p>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-36794990262432635622021-02-18T16:16:00.000-06:002021-02-18T16:16:53.520-06:00Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) History Lecture Event: 'The Forgotten Neighborhood'<p>You are invited to a complimentary online Zoom event sponsored by the Clayton Community Foundation.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 pm</b><br /><b>Tune in here: </b> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4zz55jfw">https://tinyurl.com/4zz55jfw</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">FREE and open to all. No RSVP required. </span><br /></b></div><p>In celebration of Black History Month, this virtual event will feature a screening of Clayton's Neighborhoods. </p><p>Episode 3: The Forgotten Neighborhood and Q/A features former Clayton High School history teacher and historian, Donna Rogers-Beard. The event will also feature special guests: a former Clayton teacher who is authoring a book on this subject and Doris Graham, who grew up in the neighborhood and attended the Crispus Attucks School. This important episode tells the story of the thriving African-American neighborhood in Clayton that dates back to the turn of the 20th Century.</p><p>The Clayton’s Neighborhoods Video Project is a historic look at multiple neighborhoods designed by nationally known architects in the early 1900s. The Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) History Committee teamed with Cordell Whitlock, award-winning former KSDK television reporter, and Peter Foggy, former KSDK television videographer, to prepare the script and produce the videos of eight neighborhoods within the City of Clayton community over the past few months. Also starring in Clayton’s Neighborhoods is Esley Hamilton, who served for nearly 40 years as the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Preservation Historian. Hamilton has been called “irreplaceable” and “encyclopedic,” and received one of four nationwide preservation awards from the Secretary of the Interior.</p><p>View additional CCF videos at... <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0m76lPuilLunQcZtU4CWhg/videos">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0m76lPuilLunQcZtU4CWhg/videos</a></p>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-76050650503194782792020-10-19T17:58:00.000-05:002020-10-19T17:58:42.759-05:00Stock the Pantry Event - October 24th<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fBU6GrqhuNDG9wCmSC0D1z14bkNfthX9CliYotT0wdAB36PP1Lj1DFbaY8wJyvzqnaBgaZl1uVqzU9oA6HRuZUscMTHxHE0VLjBGKEj0aTjVNjUTKkh73xF86vJ-osRx7J6BkRdxozbJ/s2048/Food+drive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1572" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fBU6GrqhuNDG9wCmSC0D1z14bkNfthX9CliYotT0wdAB36PP1Lj1DFbaY8wJyvzqnaBgaZl1uVqzU9oA6HRuZUscMTHxHE0VLjBGKEj0aTjVNjUTKkh73xF86vJ-osRx7J6BkRdxozbJ/w493-h640/Food+drive.jpg" width="493" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-83063902257341456472020-09-10T19:32:00.004-05:002020-09-10T20:30:43.000-05:00Invitation to 'Bemiston Place' presentation<p> Dear Old Town Residents,</p><div class="gmail-kvgmc6g5 gmail-cxmmr5t8 gmail-oygrvhab gmail-hcukyx3x gmail-c1et5uql gmail-ii04i59q" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There will be an online community conference this Monday, 9/14/20 with the new developer of Bemiston Place who is taking over the old Kummer Project.</div></div><div class="gmail-o9v6fnle gmail-cxmmr5t8 gmail-oygrvhab gmail-hcukyx3x gmail-c1et5uql gmail-ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">It is a virtual presentation and you must register to attend. If you are interested, it will be presented this <b>Monday, 9/14/20 at 4:30 p.m. </b></div></div><div class="gmail-o9v6fnle gmail-cxmmr5t8 gmail-oygrvhab gmail-hcukyx3x gmail-c1et5uql gmail-ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">More info about registration is located at the following website:</div></div><div class="gmail-o9v6fnle gmail-cxmmr5t8 gmail-oygrvhab gmail-hcukyx3x gmail-c1et5uql gmail-ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="gmail-oajrlxb2 gmail-g5ia77u1 gmail-qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 gmail-r7d6kgcz gmail-rq0escxv gmail-nhd2j8a9 gmail-nc684nl6 gmail-p7hjln8o gmail-kvgmc6g5 gmail-cxmmr5t8 gmail-oygrvhab gmail-hcukyx3x gmail-jb3vyjys gmail-rz4wbd8a gmail-qt6c0cv9 gmail-a8nywdso gmail-i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr gmail-f1sip0of gmail-lzcic4wl gmail-py34i1dx gmail-gpro0wi8" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbemistonplace.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2TvL9pt15ibjXcOz39gt6rDqZJlZJ1gRScf32nzrCG8zDq7zX-RM9rV6Q&h=AT1SqiArolCjd-04IFuYWL_AR1UiclgjxqC9dDed6_g18E0ZGE_x3ykM7G5cPoGEqR39EICjsa39jioBMNYDdwyne0BF9IZYdc1tVu6Lvx0Q4cIlpL1Fyc3mKPvM798DJCFM0K1UqcvIqBnl&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1euLrg321Vp2cJDWb0WnrC88eyUllLzMkOVfy647hAep-wKFcVflrIwVXCrkDXwOFwz79LI9wIMQmFC1h92VCJQpijykCRBAufydHfqFdgjgX1IPBvsmJ0d-s2_hRmi29FmD0cgRxg2muQL65LzT9HgkzvWeG8xpbgJ7SeiMrxy2nt7uN4WnVu9GVf" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://bemistonplace.com</a></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Cheryl Verde</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Interim President </div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association</div></div>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-68359175800341469512020-08-20T14:38:00.000-05:002020-08-20T14:38:12.214-05:00Old Town Clayton Announcements<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">CANCELLED! There will be NO annual Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association meeting next month due to Covid 19 safety concerns, social distancing, and restrictions for large gatherings. Hopefully, our popular Old Town annual meeting will be scheduled next year without any drama!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The food pantry run by the St. Vincent de Paul Society is located at St. Joseph Church. They continue to need canned goods to feed the hungry. The pantry shelves are empty again. </span></span>Please consider picking up
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your support! </p><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">In other news, members of the Old Town Board recently approved and pledged to make a $1,000 donation to support the new Maryland Park project. It </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">will be funded out of our Old Town checking account in the name of the Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association. The future Maryland Park is a pocket park, located in Old Town, adjacent to the library on Maryland Avenue. Our association’s donation will help kick-start </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">the Clayton Community Foundation's </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">fundraising efforts, with the hope to inspire more donations. Stay tuned, there will be much more exciting news and details about this park from the city of Clayton in the coming weeks! All Old Town residents and others will be encouraged to support this Clayton project by submitting a donation in any amount, to make this park become a reality. Maryland Park will become the twelfth Clayton park. </span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Marta Martin is our newest Old Town board member. Welcome Marta!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lastly, Cheryl Verde is stepping down as President of the Neighborhood Association after serving in that position for 20 plus years. She recently moved out of Old Town but will remain as interim President until the end of the year to assist with the board's transition.</span></div>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-27033012895323771702020-04-15T16:34:00.000-05:002020-04-15T16:34:07.831-05:00Food Pantry NeedsDear Old Town Neighbors,<br />
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Did you know that our local St. Vincent de Paul Society sponsors an onsite food pantry at St. Joseph’s in Clayton? The pantry serves many inner city residents and others in the area. Sadly, the food pantry is nearly empty and needs replenishment. As a good neighbor, can you help by donating dry goods (cereal, rice, pasta), canned goods (vegetables, fruit, pasta sauce), or cleaning supplies (dish soap, laundry detergent)?<br />
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If you go to the store, or are able to order groceries online, could you try and pick up a few extras to share with those who need them? You can place your donated bag of goods inside the hallway located at the north-side door of St. Joseph’s Church, 106 N. Meramec Avenue. Volunteers will assist by delivering the collection of donated goods to those in need. <br />
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<br />Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-51451890267179493822019-06-14T15:01:00.000-05:002019-06-14T15:01:12.823-05:00SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, September 26th - Annual Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association Meeting<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.0001pt;">
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Mark your calendars and plan to attend our ‘Annual Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Meeting’ on <b>Thursday, September 26th from 7 pm - 8:30 pm, at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Clayton.</b></div>
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Clayton city officials will speak to us about current community issues, developments, and their impact on our neighborhood. Featured speakers include Clayton Mayor Michelle Harris, City Manager (to be determined), Ward III Aldermen, Mark Winings and Bridget McAndrew, along with Police and Fire representatives. There will also be a brief talk from a member of the Clayton Community Foundation. Following all presentations, there will be a question and answer session wit the audience. Do you have any particular talking points you want addressed at our meeting?</div>
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Don't forget to connect with your Old Town Clayton neighbors on <b>Nextdoor.com</b>. It's easy and free to sign up at <a href="https://oldtownclayton.nextdoor.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://oldtownclayton.<wbr></wbr>nextdoor.com</a> To date, we have a total of 464 Old Town Clayton members which is an increase of 66 new members over the past year. <b><i>Nextdoor</i></b> has increasingly become a valuable resource for our neighborhood. Help spread the word to all your neighbor friends.</div>
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Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-83955280615005898642018-07-31T14:12:00.001-05:002018-07-31T14:12:18.203-05:00SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, September 27th - Annual Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association Meeting<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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Clayton city officials will speak about current community issues, developments, and their impact on our neighborhood. Featured speakers include Clayton Mayor Harold Sanger, City Manager Craig Owens, Ward III Aldermen, Mark Winings and Bridget McAndrew, along with Police and Fire representatives. Following all presentations, there will be a question and answer session. Do you have any particular talking points you want addressed at our meeting?</div>
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Don't forget to connect with your Old Town Clayton neighbors on <b>Nextdoor.com</b>. It's easy and free to sign up at <a href="https://oldtownclayton.nextdoor.com/" style="color: #1155cc;">https://oldtownclayton.nextdoor.com</a> To date, we have a total of 398 Old Town Clayton members which is an increase of 57 new members this past year. <b><i>Nextdoor</i></b> has increasingly become a valuable resource for our neighborhood. Help spread the word to all your neighbor friends.</div>
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Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-55646967330988308012018-07-12T10:25:00.003-05:002018-07-12T10:27:45.119-05:00Call for action TODAY! Blood donations needed!<span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Clayton Police Department is hosting a blood drive today, Thursday July 12th, at the Center of Clayton, from 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Summer is the time of greatest need for blood supplies. We are co-hosting this event with the FBI National Academy Associates, of which Captain Stewart Glenn, Lt. Mark Smith and I are members. </span><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Chief Kevin Murphy</span><br />
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Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-11342498058562424892017-09-20T08:00:00.000-05:002017-09-20T12:37:42.548-05:00SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, September 28th - Annual Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association Meeting<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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If you haven’t already joined our free neighborhood network on <a href="http://nextdoor.com/" style="color: #1155cc;">NextDoor.com</a>, you can sign up at <a href="https://oldtownclayton.nextdoor.com/" style="color: #1155cc;">https://oldtownclayton.nextdoor.com</a> To date, we have 341 Old Town residents signed up as members. I am pleased to report that we gained 124 new members this past year. Nextdoor has become a valuable resource for our neighborhood.</div>
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Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-71780727476216232392017-09-09T10:47:00.001-05:002017-09-09T10:47:50.406-05:00TUESDAY, 9/12/17 - Board of Aldermen meeting to approve the use for the Maryland School<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #212121; font-family: "Segoe UI WestEuropean", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-73268873743079155452017-08-28T14:50:00.000-05:002017-08-28T14:50:07.370-05:00TODAY - Architectural Review Board meetingTo review the Centene plans for the Maryland School property<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;">July 28, 2017: The School District of Clayton has entered into a contract to sell the Maryland School property to Centene Corporation (NYSC: CNC). The agreement was finalized earlier this week. Centene is planning to use the building to house its Centene University, which will offer its flagship leadership development program to Centene employees. It will also house its early childhood development center for employees’ children. While significant rehabilitation of the building is needed, Centene is committed to minimizing disruption to the extent possible to the immediate community.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;">“We are pleased to have the opportunity to preserve this historic building and maintain it as a place for education for our employees and their children,” said Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman, President and CEO for Centene. “This site has been vacant for many years and is in decay. We look forward to bringing life back into the building.”</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;">“Preserving the historic William B. Ittner building was something we knew was important to the surrounding community,” explained Board of Education President Kristin Redington. “Centene’s proposal not only preserves the building but their vision also maintains the overall character of the site. Furthermore, their offer allowed the Board to make a fiscally-responsible decision that will provide both short- and long-term revenue to support our schools.”</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;">About Centene Corporation</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;">Centene Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides a portfolio of services to government sponsored healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Many receive benefits provided under Medicaid, including the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care and Long Term Care (LTC), in addition to other state-sponsored programs, Medicare (including the Medicare prescription drug benefit commonly known as "Part D"), as well as programs with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Centene operates local health plans and offers a range of health insurance solutions. It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health management, care management software, correctional healthcare services, dental benefits management, in-home health services, life and health management, managed vision, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy and telehealth services.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;">About the School District of Clayton</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: helveticaneue, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 14px;">As a public school system dedicated to the education of all children who come to its schools, the School District of Clayton inspires each of its students to love learning and embrace challenge within a rich and rigorous academic culture. The District’s early childhood center, three elementary schools, middle school and high school serve a diverse student body of approximately 2,600.”</span>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-9790874345083255312017-07-22T12:37:00.000-05:002017-07-27T09:54:18.687-05:00Kol Rinah Maryland Avenue Project Update Meeting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #0c343d;">Thursday, August 3rd at 7:00 pm</span></b></div>
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There will be coffee and dessert available, and a question/answer session will follow the presentation. Mark your calendars and bring your neighbors on August 3rd.</span>Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-83318126913416677142017-05-24T11:23:00.005-05:002017-05-24T11:23:53.187-05:00REMINDER : Maryland School discussion meeting tonight <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-61513268079268990342017-05-05T15:58:00.000-05:002017-05-05T15:59:41.810-05:00May 8th Meeting - Share Your Thoughts on the Future of Maryland School<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 16px;">Chris Tennill, Chief Communications Officer from the Clayton School District, would like to invite residents to</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 16px;">provide </span><span style="color: #212121; font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 15px;">high-level feedback from our Old Town community about options for next steps with the Maryland School property. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 16px;">They would like to hear from members of the Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association, particularly those who live close to Maryland School, about their thoughts for the future use of the property. This, along with the survey that was sent out last week, will be one of several data points the Board of Education will use to make a decision about next steps for the property. Another link to the survey is below for those of you who want to take it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #212121; font-size: 15px;">The District last used Maryland School as an elementary school in 1980. Since being closed as an elementary school, the school and its grounds have been used as: rental property to a private preschool/elementary school (Clayton Academy), a temporary site for the District’s early childhood education program during construction and a temporary home for The Wilson School after a fire. A sale of the property fell through last year when the buyer could not obtain the necessary rezoning.</span></div>
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The survey will ask you to evaluate the following four options as well as provide you with an opportunity to suggest your own ideas. The options on the survey, which are based on options developed by the District's Long-Term Financial Planning Committee, include:</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Make only needed repairs to the building and retain the entire property for potential future use.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Selling the entire property to be developed. (Current R-2 zoning allows for single-family homes.)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Sell the six out-lots (for single-family homes). Retain the remaining two acres for potential future use. This would include razing the building, creating green space with the remaining two acres, which could be used for potential future use or eventually sold for single family homes.</li>
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Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-87098314605157903092017-04-13T11:13:00.003-05:002017-04-13T11:13:56.814-05:00Hanley Park Planning Meeting - May 1st<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><i><span class="contextualExtensionHighlight ms-font-color-themePrimary ms-border-color-themePrimary ident_279_433" role="button" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 120, 215); color: #0078d7; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">The City of Clayton would like to invite you to join the Parks & Recreation Commission at their next meeting on Monday, May 1</span></i></b></span></span><span><b><i><sup><span class="contextualExtensionHighlight ms-font-color-themePrimary ms-border-color-themePrimary ident_279_433" role="button" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 120, 215); color: #0078d7; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0">st</span></sup></i></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><i><span class="contextualExtensionHighlight ms-font-color-themePrimary ms-border-color-themePrimary ident_279_433" role="button" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 120, 215); color: #0078d7; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="0"> at 6:00 pm in Hanley Park.</span> The Commission will discuss potential plans for the newly acquired property on the west side of the park as well as gather any suggestions you might have to improve the park. They will meet by the Pavilion (weather permitting) or inside if necessary. In particular, they would like to discuss the location for a gate on the west end of the property as well as a path to connect that entrance to the other paths in the park. </i></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><b><i>If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to provide input please feel free to contact Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks & Recreation at </i></b><b><i><a href="mailto:pdeforrest@claytonmo.gov">pdeforrest@claytonmo.gov</a></i></b><b><i> or 314-290-8464. </i></b></span></span></div>
Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-40380721000746248652017-03-25T13:39:00.004-05:002017-03-25T14:09:30.444-05:00BOE Meeting Regarding Maryland School Property OptionsNOTIFICATION TO OLD TOWN CLAYTON RESIDENTS FROM CHRIS TENNILL:<br />
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Board of Education Meeting (open to public)<br />
Wednesday, March 29, 2017<br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
Admin Building<br />
Board Room<br />
#2 Mark Twain Circle<br />
Clayton, MO 63105<br />
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The Board of Education will be discussing future options for the Maryland School property at their meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. These options range from keeping the property as is to selling it all for single family housing to selling a portion of the property and razing the building, with a few others in between.<br />
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<a href="http://www.boarddocs.com/mo/sdclay/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=AHGT38755CCE">Link to agenda HERE. </a><br />
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Chris Tennill, APR<br />
Chief Communications Officer<br />
School District of ClaytonOld Town Clayton Neighborhood Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709146504346883613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1617339487676982745.post-76121106020475307442017-03-07T17:06:00.001-06:002017-03-07T17:07:31.462-06:00Old Town Clayton residents are encouraged to join NextDoor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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