Friday, May 24, 2013
The UCEA outlines what they are seeking in contract negotiations with the School District of University City.
A week after protesting outside a School District of University City Board of Education meeting, the University City Education Association has shared its contract concerns with Patch. The teachers union is upset with a contract offered to teachers. The UCEA statement reads as follows: The following were positive outcomes of this year’s negotiations: The teacher’s union (University City Education Association/UCEA) is protesting the following points: "ALL teachers work hard on behalf of their students every day, regardless of the number of credits they have beyond their Bachelor’s degree," the statement read. "The union is asking that the Board be fair to all teachers. The University City Education Association continues to seek a …
The School District of University City held its annual Retirees and Honorees event.
The School District of University City honored its teachers and support staff Thursday night. The District honored 2013-14 Teacher of the Year Byron McKinney and Educational Support Person of the Year Marion Reed. Other honorees included: Retirees Linda Baraba, Rosanna Benitez, Nancy Bristol, Cheryl Carr, Catherine Garnier, Amanda Gordon, Virginia Jefferson, Dorothy Jones, Joan Kelly, MaryAnn Lucas, Lynette McKinney, Mary Pfyl, Edward Propst, Shelley Propst, Susan Renick, Lucille Sibert, Timothy Sloan, Anita Snyder, Verdell Thornton, Lillian Wells and Barry Williams. PACEsetters Superintendent's Choice Join University City Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Webster Groves Police said U City resident Kyle Connors and two others forcibly questioned the man about the whereabouts of a mutual acquaintance using two linked combination locks.
Three men forced their way into an apartment early in the morning May 10, assaulted a Webster Groves resident and stole his Xbox game system, police said. Kyle Connors, 23, of the 500 block of North and South Road in University City, was charged May 15 with first-degree burglary, second-degree robbery and second-degree property damage. Webster Groves Police said that Connors and two other men pounded loudly on an apartment door in the 700 block of Chamberlain Place at about 2:25 a.m. May 10. When the resident cracked the door to see who it was, the men forced their way into the apartment, police said. Once inside, Connors threw the man’s television to the floor, damaging it, and demanded to know where to find a mutual acquaintance. At one …
Robert Boettcher was released from prison after spending nearly two years behind bars on murder charges. The case was dismissed, and photography is fueling is second chance at life.
Robert Boettcher, a 53-year-old homeless man in St. Louis, knows all too well about second chances and living life to the fullest. He was recently released from prison after spending nearly two years in a jail cell on murder charges. His case was dismissed on February 11, 2013. Since his release, he has continues with a passion--photography-- and recently won in the adult category of the University City Municipal Commission on Arts & Letters' University City Photo Show. The annual contest open to youths and adult amateur photographers in the metropolitan area. Boettcher was once a resident of Hopeville, a homeless riverfront encampment that used to be located along the Mississippi River. He was arrested after being charged with stabbing to…
The third annual University City Movies in the Parks series returns on Saturday, May 25 in Heman Park with Martin Scorsese's award-winning "Hugo".
After losing both sons to HLH, a rare blood disorder, Kristin and Justin Akin founded the Matthew and Andrew Akin Foundation to help other victims and their families.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. When both sons were diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, Kristin and Justin Akin found themselves living a three-year, nightmarish odyssey. They lost both sons eight months apart, but in the Akin's, a dream was born. They founded the Matthew and Andrew Akin Foundation. Recently, Kristin Akin published “Love Trumps Grief,” the true story of the Akin's journey. Here, Kristin shares her goals for the future and what inspires her. Q: What’s a goal you’re trying to achieve right now? A: My husband Justin and I …
Monday, May 27 is the time to honor our patriots and welcome the summer.
Memorial Day is a time to commemorate those who have fallen in service to the United States. The official celebration of these heroes began in the 1860s after the Civil War, when wreaths were laid on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers. The practice was fully recognized throughout the existing states by 1890. So, what is the best way to honor the holiday? For those who prefer something traditional to honor the fallen, place wreaths or flowers at war memorials or grave sites. Head to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to honor veterans. In University City, you can participate in the one of the oldest 5K/10K races in the area, the University City Memorial Day Run. Time to party! Host a barbecue, or attend a local fair or …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The new restaurant is owned by 24-year-old Jordan Martin.
What do you do when you graduate from college, head back to your hometown and start to miss your favorite restaurant? You open one, of course. Jordan Martin, 24, opened Pita Pit this month in the Delmar Loop. He discovered the healthy food chain while he attended Temple University. "I knew I wanted to be in this area," Martin told Patch. "I looked a couple of other locations in the Loop, then over by SLU, but this spot just seemed right." This spot is next to Tavolo V and just across from The Pageant. To accommodate his late night neighbors, Pita Pit is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 am. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Pita Pit is the second new Loop business to have late-night hours. Piccione Pastry, on …
St. Louis County Counselor Luke Meiners lived in University City when he was killed in 2008.
The second of two men convicted of killing a St. Louis County Counselor Luke Meiners in 2008 was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday. Meiners, 38, lived in University City at the time of his death. The St. Louis Post-Distpatch reports that Cleophus King received the same sentence his accomplice received in the case. Ronald Johnson, 25, pled guilty and agreed to cooperate against King, 46. Meiners was killed at King's home in the 5700 block of Waterman Blvd. Quoting from the Post: Prosecutors said Meiners had offered a ride to Johnson, who had befriended him, and who said he needed to go there to do laundry. Prosecutors said King and Johnson planned in advance to rob Meiners, who they suspected had assets worth stealing. Meiners resisted…
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
