Archive for July, 2009

Park Fountain Operational Again!

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The large rock fountain located at Amberg Park (Keokuk and Gustine) is again operational after years of neglect! The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) has listed Amberg Park and this rock fountain as a concern for months. Thanks to the hard work of the newly elected Ward 25 Alderman, Shane Cohn, this rock fountain has been [...]

Police Department Security Alert

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Per the authority of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Captain Joseph Spiess, DSN 3032, Commander District One: CLICK HERE FOR SAFETY TIPS PROVIDED BY SLMPD The First Bureau is investigating a series of incidents wherein the suspect is gaining entrance into the elderly victims’ home under the guise he is employed by Laclede Gas. The [...]

Neighbor’s Success Story

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

A Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) neighbor success story from Pat Sullivan: I have a success story to share with you. You can cross 3631 Alberta off the issues list. After putting up with the occupants for almost a year, police arrested a 41 yr old, 26 and 29 yr. old men on drug charges [...]

FREE Tenant Screening!

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Landlords in the Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) area are eligible to utilize FREE TENANT SCREENING provided by the Grand Oak Hill Community Corporation! Potential renters/tenants are screened using the Management Assistance Program (MAP). This includes verifying all income and employment, verifying all landlord references, performing a criminal record check, checking the sex offender registry, [...]

National Night Out 26th Anniversary

Friday, July 17th, 2009

The 2009 26th Anniversary National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs for the City of St. Louis will be held on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a [...]

DWNA Monthly Update from Alderman Shane Cohn

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Below is the DWNA Monthly Update from 25th Ward Alderman Shane Cohn for the month of July 2009: Funds previously allocated by former Alderwoman Dorothy Kirner have been redistributed. Part of the funds have been added to the St. Louis City 50/50 Sidewalk repair program in the 25th Ward so that everyone requesting sidewalk repair [...]

DWNA Monthly Update from Alderwoman Jennifer Florida

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Below is the DWNA Monthly Update from 15th Ward Alderwoman Jennifer Florida for the month of July 2009: The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is moving into the South Side Tower located at the corner of Grand and Gravois in October. Read more about it here. The issues with 3631 Alberta is nearly resolved. Contact the [...]

South Towne Apartments Site Plan

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

At last night’s monthly neighborhood meeting, we heard a presentation from George Kruntchev and Ivan Vassilev from the North Tower Group, LLC (Tel: 314.359.5732) on their development plans for the South Town Apartments located at Spring Ave. and Delor Street in the southern part of DWNA’s focus area. The apartments are located to the West of [...]

Coupon Thursday at Shop n’ Save

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

One of the local grocery stores near our neighborhood, Shop n’ Save, located at 3865 Gravois Avenue (near Gravois and Gustine) offers special discounts on certain Thursday’s. Tomorrow (July 16, 2009) is “Coupon Thursday” where you get $10 off of your grocery bill of $50 or more. Shop n’ Save Coupon Thursday Ad Only requirements: your [...]

Become a Block Captain! Training on July 28th

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) is coordinating a training session for all new block captains on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 7:00pm. The training will be held at the Dutchtown South Community Corporation (DSCC) office located at 4204 Virginia, St. Louis, MO 63111. To view a current list of all block captains in the [...]

DWNA Featured in “The Dutchtowner”

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

If you did not get a copy of the recent July/August 2009 Edition of ” The Dutchtowner” newsletter that is created and distributed by the Dutchtown South Community Corporation (DSCC), you can read a copy online by clicking here.

Next Meeting Tuesday 7/14/09 @7pm!

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Please join us for our next Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 7:00 pm. We are currently slated to meet at Grbic Banquet Hall (4071 Keokuk). Please check this website, your mail, and your email for any potential changes.  Meetings are always held on the second Tuesday of every [...]

June Properties Sold In Neighborhood

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Interested in seeing what properties have sold in the neighborhood? (see map of our neighborhood here). Thanks to our partnership with RE/MAX, the properties in our neighborhood that have sold for the month of June are now posted online and can be accessed here.