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Creating Connections - November
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By Barb Byerly, BJB Creative Services
We couldn't believe it either, but it's true! Kirkwood's Franklin and Tresa McCallie have decided to return to their roots and will be boarding the Chattanooga Choo Choo in early summer. That's right, this dynamic duo, Franklin, a former KHS principal and amazing Tresa, first Parents as Teachers Program Coordinator at the R-7 Early Childhood Center, are moving back home to Tennessee. He has 35 relatives living in Chattanooga and Tresa has 11 in the area. "After 40 years, 32 of them in Kirkwood, we're going back home," he reports. The two met at a church camp when he was 13 and she was 12. "When I first saw her, I said 'that's the girl I'm going to marry.'" And marry her he did, in July, 1963. They have two daughters, Ellen and Rachel, plus another "who is like our adopted daughter," Reine, and five grandchildren. Rachel and her hub, Jason Tatum, are parents of Eva Louise, 6, and Park McCallie, 4, Reine and her hub, Cbabi Bayoc are the parents of Jurni Moon, 11, Ajani Day, 8, and Birago Soul, 6. Between now and spring the McCallie's are making frequent trips to the house they have purchased and are renovating in Chattanooga. They are particularly excited about moving to their new, fully integrated, multi-cultural neighborhood. Franklin and Tresa report the area has gone through a difficult time but is now experiencing a renaissance, brimming with community pride. With Chattanooga being a city filled with rich history, arts, festivals, gorgeous gardens and beautiful trees, they should feel right at home. Best wishes to Franklin and Tresa as they enjoy this next chapter of their lives!
Just when we thought Dwight Bitikofer's office wall couldn't possibly hold another award, the talented publisher of the Webster Kirkwood Times somehow managed to find a spot to display yet one more well-deserved recognition.
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Breakfast With Santa!!
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Please Note: Two Seating Times Available!
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St. Anthony's Cooks Turkeys for Hosea House Thanksgiving Dinner
| Like most families, St. Anthony's Medical Center's Food and Nutrition Services employees are preparing to celebrate an annual holiday tradition. Before the sun rises on Thanksgiving morning, the staff will take 15 golden brown turkeys from the hospital's ovens.
Once the birds cool, they will be packaged and transported by volunteer drivers from St. Louis University High School to Hosea House's annual Thanksgiving dinner.
Hosea House is an independent, interfaith agency that provides direct assistance to needy families and individuals in south St. Louis.
"Faithful to St. Anthony's service tradition, we are pleased to partner with other area hospitals and retailers in support of the community," said Linda Seffens, director of Food and Nutrition Services.
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Welcome New Executive Chef at Sunset 44
| | Planning a holiday lunch or dinner event for two or 100 but also want to be treated like a guest yourself? Well, relax and slip off your chef's hat 'cause Certified Executive Chef (CEC) Anthony Lyons, is in town. That's right, Chef Lyons is now Executive Chef at Sunset 44! Owner Bob Menendez tells us Anthony is an active member of the American Culinary Federation and St Louis Chefs de Cuisine Association. He is a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, studied in Galway, and completed his apprenticeship at Raftery Rest, Dromoland Castle before moving to the US. Bob says Anthony's love of the culinary art is obvious to every palate, including his delish lamb dishes. Prior to earning his CEC he served as Sous Chef at several private country clubs in the metro area. Anthony and his wife Jennifer, live with their two daughters, Ryanne and Madeline, in Creve Coeur. Bob is looking forward to introducing Chef Lyons to all Chamber members, so you are cordially invited to stop by soon. Or, if you'd like to make your holiday party rez in Sunset 44's beautiful banquet area, just call 965.6644 or visit online at www.sunset44.com. In the meantime, welcome to downtown Kirkwood, Chef Lyons! |
Kirkwood Public Library Wins Award
| H.B.D. Construction, the award-winning St. Louis based general contracting company, won a major Keystone Award at the recent Associated General Contractors Construction Gala. The award was earned for excellence in the additions and renovations completed for the Kirkwood Public Library, specifically for the challenging structural elements discovered during the partial demolition of the more than 70 year-old building.
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From Left to Right: Arthur J. McDonnell, Mayor of Kirkwood; Michael J. Perry, President of H.B.D. Construction; Sarah Erwin, Director of the Kirkwood Public Library; Randall Miltenberger, Chair of KPL Building Committee
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Library Director, Sarah Erwin stated, "through the hard work and dedication of H.B.D. and Bond Wolfe, (the architect on the project) the Kirkwood Public Library will continue to be a community treasure."
Kirkwood Mayor Arthur J. McDonnell added, "The true measure of its success is that library circulation has gone up, the gift shop inside is thriving, and the community meeting rooms are being well used. Everyone loves the inviting new space."
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