Communicator · presentation! All are invited. SUMMER TIME BLOOMS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD The Southwest Garden Neighborhood Association would like to express our deepest appreciation

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A Quarterly Publication of the Southwest Garden Neighborhood Association

Vol. 36, Issue 3 July, 2014

SWGNA Members Meeting

Mon., July 28 @ 7 pm

St. Louis Activity Center

5602 Arsenal

Street

.Skip the cleaning at home and host your next event at the neighborhood office! The large meeting room located in the rear of the Neighborhood office is available for a room rental fee of only $25.00 per event. Call 314-772-6082 to reserve now.

Thank you to our members for your ongoing financial support! Please consider joining us. Membership dues are just $10. An application is on the back page of this newsletter.

Let’s Talk Street Smarts! The Southwest Garden Neighborhood welcomes one

our very own, Nancy Hightshoe. Nancy has

graciously agreed to speak on personal safety and security at our quarterly membership meeting. Nancy’s background as a pioneer in the field of

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criminal justice adds an ex-traordinary perspective to her presentation. Trust me she’s an expert, This Lady was a Cop! She served nine years with the St. Louis County De-partment of Police. Though Nancy has spoken in over 17 foreign countries and many

agencies, organizations and schools throughout the United States, Nancy understands the importance sharing her gifts and talents with friends and neighbors. Be prepared for an enthusiastic heartwarming presentation! All are invited.

SUMMER TIME BLOOMS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The Southwest Garden Neighborhood Association would like to express our deepest appreciation to Joe Barbaglia of Southwest Auto Parts and his crew for an out-standing and brilliant firework display on July 5th!

Spectacular Display 2014

Host an Event @ SWGNA!

SWGNA FYI BOARD

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HELPFUL NUMBERS SOUTHWEST GARDEN

Neighborhood Assoc., Dir., Kristina Jackson 772-6082 Property Owners Assoc. Pres. Floyd Wright 606-4713 Gardenside Subdivision, Pres. John Nash 664-8177 Housing Corp., Pres. Jim Schriefer 772-6082

CITY SERVICES Citizens’ Service Bureau (to request City Service) 622-4800 Neighborhood Stabilization Office 622-4628 8th Ward NSO, Michelle Boston-David 657-1358 10th Ward NSO, Mike Flood 657-1360 8th Ward Alderman, Stephen Conway 622-3287 10th Ward Alderman, Joseph Vollmer 622-3287

POLICE (2nd Dist., W of Kingshighway/ 3rd Dist., E of Kingshighway)

2nd Dist. Public Affairs Officer Don Veile 444-0168 2nd Dist. Problem Properties Ofcr Mike Dempsey444-0177 3rd Dist. Public Affairs Officer Joseph Calabro 444-0169 3rd Dist. Problem Properties Leonard Whitehead 444-0185 Non-Emergency Requests for Police Response 231-1212

Suspected Gang/Drug Activity (anonymous) 241-COPS

Report nuisance behaviors

Nuisance behavior can negatively impact residents and property owners of all surrounding properties. Nuisance behavior includes: public drinking; loiter-ing in front yards, sidewalks, or streets; using, distrib-uting, and/or selling illegal drugs; prostitution; playing music or conversing loud enough that your neighbors can hear you; and over crowding. If you witness any of these behaviors call 911. Tell the dispatcher if you are calling from a cell phone, so the call can be documented. State the address of the property where the problem is occurring. Once a sufficient number of calls are recorded on that property, the city can take action. For continuing problems, please call our office 772-6082.

Communicator Published Quarterly by

Southwest Garden Neighborhood Association

4950 Southwest Ave

St. Louis, MO 63110

The Southwest Garden Neighborhood Associa-

tion is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization whose

mission is to improve the Southwest Garden

Neighborhood.

Member Recognition

Thank you to all our members for their support. If you appreciate the work of our neighborhood associa-tion, please consider becoming a member. Membership application forms included within this newsletter. Below is the list of new and renewing members for 2014. It is never too late to join our organization. Mem-bership follows the calendar year. This list reflects members paid by 07/01/2014. Barbara Anderson SJ Pagano Cathy & Josh Bauer Neal & Mary Patterson Charles & Marilyn Bradburn Sam Patterson Barbara Beck Ann Rabbitt Susan Breck Jana Scharnhorst Kelli Burns John Servais Janice Drake Kathleen-Walsh-Shelli Ross Finley Floyd Wright Ray Flojo Dee Hoover Dana Gray David & Janice Tarantola Timothy & Denise Grosch John Block Al & Kris Jackson Steve Rulon Rosemary Lightfoot Norman & Delores Guittar Ron Matejka Pat Hewitt & Lonnie Mahlon Joe O’Connell Leonard & Carol Madelon Gloria Openlander Paul & Barbara Shaver Mary Ann Owens John Uxa Nancy Hightshoe

SWGNA salutes Paul Shaver An unsung hero!

Paul can be seen walking down the 4900 block of Reber Place almost each summer day with a bucket in hand. He tenderly nurses the planters at the east end of block and waters them faith-fully. Paul also recently rounded up some neighbors, together the Large planters located at each end of the 4900 block of Reber Place received much tender loving care. Paul is a man with a gen-tle spirit who is always willing to lend a hand. .....Because gratitude is a memory of the heart, we thank you Paul!

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John & Cathy O’Brien of Three Flags Tavern at 4940 Southwest, (former location of Harry’s Bar & Grill), are now open for lunch and dinner. Patio seating is available. 49 73 Magnolia Ave has been completely reno-vated by in and Out Construction Company. It represents a great enhancement on the block.

Area Developments

Sunflower from the garden of Paul and Barb

..Pick up Litter; Use your Library; Buy from local mer-chants; Greet People; Talk to your mail carrier; Ask for help when you need it; Seek to understand.

Please call the office (314-772-6082) or email the director @southwestgarden.org if you notice a neighbor helping another or doing a random of act of kindness. Unsung heroes make the ordinary seem extraordinary!

Excerpts from How to Build

Community

Schnucks eScrip

Neighborhood Email List Our newsletter is published digitally. To receive a copy in your email box, or to know when to look at our website for the most recent edition, you must share your email address with our office. Those who opt to participate in our email news, receive notices of upcoming meetings, security con-cerns, area events, and news of lost pets. Email addresses are kept private and not sold to third par-ties. To be included, send an email request to: [email protected]

Southwest Garden , A historical walking tour book is available at our office for $20. You can also order copies on our website and pay by credit card: www.southwestgarden.org A portion of proceeds benefit the Southwest

With much gratitude and thanks, SWGNA would like to thank the following people for beautifying the 4900 block of Reber Place: Barabara Anderson Matthew Hoehner and family Ben Shaver Gary Paul Shaver Ron Matejka

It really does take a village!

Do you know of an unsung hero?

Schnucks contributes a percentage of each pur-chase to a school or group of customers choice. SWGNA has been received $15.00 to $20.00 monthly from this program. We thank individuals who have participated thus far. If you are not al-ready a member elsewhere consider signing up for an eScrip card. It’s free and easy to use. Call the office at 314-772-6052 or email the director at: [email protected]

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SOUTHWEST GARDEN

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

It is never too late or early to become a member of your neighborhood association. Cash or check can be

paid in person on the night at our neighborhood meeting July 28th, or by mail to our office.

We work with residents, businesses, elected representatives, city offices, and other community organi-

zations for a better neighborhood. Programs and volunteers beautify the community, improve public

safety, fight crime, provide fun things to do, and keep you informed. Membership follows the calendar

year and entitles you to invitations to special events, voting rights at general membership meetings; two

votes per family membership; one vote each for an individual or business.

SOUTHWEST GARDEN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC. (SWGNA) 2014 MEMBERSHIP DUES Family $20 Business $25 Individual $10 Senior $6

Please provide your name, business name (if appropriate), address, phone, and email, along with a check made pay-

able to SWGNA. Mail to: Southwest Garden Neighborhood Assoc., 4950 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

An added donation to your membership is much appreciated and will be used to enhance SWGNA programs.

NAME: ____________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________

BUSINESS: _________________________________EMAIL: _______________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________

Would you like to get involved in the neighborhood? Let us know. : ___________________________________

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Register to receive neighborhood news online.

at: www.southwestgarden.org

Board of Directors Floyd Wright………..….………….President

Chuck Fuhry… ………....1st Vice-President

Allen Jackson ………….2nd Vice-President

Jana Scharnhorst .…….3rd Vice-President

Barbara Anderson…………...Rec. Secretary

…….….....Corr. Secretary

Barbara Beck…………….…….…..Treasurer

S.J. Pagano … … ...…....Member-at-Large

Joe O’Connell … … .…....Member-at-Large

Kristina Jackson …………………... Director

4950 Southwest Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 Tel: 314-772-6082 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.southwestgarden.org

Know someone who is need of day care? Consider making a referral to one of our business partners Bridget and Barry Gail located at the corner of South Kingshigh-way and Reber. Now enrolling-