Author: Nicole Ewing

WPLNA Meeting on Tues. 10/13/20 at 7:00

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The WEST PINE LACLEDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will meet via ZOOM on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 pm.   Our guest speaker will be Jake Lyonfields who will speak in support of Proposition R, a ballot measure to fund early childhood services by means of an increase of $60.00 in property taxes per $100,000 in assessed valuation.   Minutes from our September meeting are appended below and will be presented for approval.  Please take a minute to review them Read More…

Socially distanced neighborhood cleanup Sat. 10/3

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Hello Neighbors! We are planning to have a SOCIAL DISTANCE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP  this Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Oct 3rd. We will meet at the end of the cul-de-sac on West Pine St. near Sarah St. Please, if you can, bring any work gloves, hand shovels, standard shovels, brooms, dustpans or rakes. it will be greatly appreciated. We will supply some tools, garbage bags, some disinfectant spray and wipes. The plan Read More…

Neighborhood Security Initiative Update

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September 22 update: I just received a call from Captain Mike Mueller, Commander of District 5, the police arrested 2 suspects last night in one of the stolen vehicles taken from the area of Laclede and Boyle and third suspect has been identified and is wanted.  The police are confident these are the subjects responsible for the recent robberies and carjackings.  We will still have a detail out since there is a subject still at-large.Jim Whyte Read More…

Eternal vigilance is the price of a safe city neighborhood

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Last night at approximately 11 p.m. there was a reported robbery/carjacking at 4245 West Pine.  The female victim was approached by 3 suspects, one of which was armed with a gun.  The suspect demanded her keys and took her vehicle heading west on West Pine.  The victim was not injured during the incident.   This is the 3rd similar incident in the same general location recently.   — It is especially important to exercise caution and vigilance Read More…

Robbery and Carjacking Incidents

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Last night there was a reported Robbery 2nd at 4355 Maryland around 9 pm.  The female victim parked at the address when 3 male suspects jumped into her car while she was still inside.  The suspect successfully took the car during the incident.  No injuries were reported At 10:20 pm, there was another similar incident reported at 4326 Laclede.  The female victim parked and got out of her car when she was approached by 4 Read More…

Found dog

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I am one of the nurses at The SPOT.  A dog was in our back parking lot.   We wanted to share with you so you could send out to the neighborhood.   I have the dog as no one APA, Humane Society or Stray Rescue had room or called back.   Here is his picture.  They can reach out to me if it’s theirs.  Shouse, Carrie <[email protected]>

Zoom-in and Learn About A Major New Development Proposed for Lindell

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The WEST PINE LACLEDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will meet via ZOOM on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 pm.   Our guest speaker will be James Fredericks representing the developer proposing to build 190-unit luxury apartment building at 4130 Lindell, the previous location of Places for People.  We look forward to learning more about this major project which will be of interest to all of us in the neighborhood but especially to those on West Pine Boulevard directly behind the Read More…

Catalytic converter stolen

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Catalytic converter stolen on Boyle and West Pine on Friday, August 21st, at 2:15 am.  Video review shows a dark green Ford, Sport Trac, Pick-Up truck, 4-dr​ Jim Whyte, Executive Director, CWE NSI provided this picture from video camera.

Cleanup volunteers sought

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We are recruiting residents who walk the neighborhood daily and are willing to commit to picking up garbage in our alleys and streets. It can be a great form of exercise to walk and an opportunity to keep our business and residential blocks clean. To help facilitate this effort we are offering a grabber or pair of gloves to those that can make a signed commitment to this task. All you need to do is provide the bag Read More…

Rental and Mortgage Assistance

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Funding is available for our seniors and families recently impacted by COVID-19. Residents must live in the following neighborhoods: Academy/Sherman Park, Botanical Heights, Central West End, Forest Park Southeast, Flountain Park/Lewis Place, Tiffany, or in the West End. Please call Nanyamka Brown at 314-643-8261 or email [email protected] to see if you qualify. Household income and residency proof are required.