Sunday, November 18, 2012
Sponsored by Eureka High School Student Council members, this annual food drive benefits area food banks.
Eureka High School’s students, staff, parents and community members donated more than 34,000 items during the 2012 canned food drive. Students worked together to sort the canned goods and other items on Friday, Nov. 9, according to a Rockwood School District spokesperson. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, what other food drives have you contributed to this year? Which food banks still need items? A local food pantry is located within the Eureka United Methodist Church. Read introductory article: Eureka Food Pantry Lends Help One regional food bank always needs assistance. Circle of Concerns' Food Pantry service covers Rockwood, Parkway and Valley Park School Districts. Its headquarters are located in Valley Park. See this relevant …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
By buying a raffle ticket at the Wildwood city tent Saturday at the Founders' Day Celebration, raffle ticket participants will help Circle of Concern feed more people.
A raffle will be hosted by Wildwood Founders' Day for Circle of Concern, an area food pantry headquartered in Valley Park. Circle of Concern assists families in need that live in the Rockwood, Parkway and Valley Park School Districts. Each month, this agency feeds more than 1,800 individuals and provides financial assistance to families on a case-by-case basis. Once a month, families go to Circle of Concern and receive a seven- to 10-day supply of fresh food. The goal is that each food order helps the family save money at the grocery store, so they can put their income toward utilities and housing. Money donated allows this agency to purchase food, in addition to the food that is donated. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5.00. The …
Sunday, February 12, 2012
A memorial visitation for this U.S. Marine and Pacific, MO, resident will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Schrader Family Center in Ballwin.
Loren "Doc" Hewitt died Feb. 8 at age 90. He was a Pacific, MO, resident. He was the husband of Dorothy Hewitt (nee Jarvis). He was the father of Patricia (James) Hoisington, and Gwendolyn Sage, as well as the grandfather of Eric Brooks, Stephanie Brooks, Adam Sage, James Hoisington and the late Gerald L. Sage Jr. He also was great-grandfather of three grandsons, and the brother of Kathryn Davis. He was proud to be a U.S. Marine in World War II, a captain in the University City Fire Department, and a bailiff in the Clayton Court House. A memorial visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Schrader Family Center, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway in Ballwin. Interment will be private. If desired, contributions may be …
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Local officials find much to appreciate in community treasures, people and service.
From the natural beauty of the countryside to the service of our police and fire departments, the Eureka and Wildwood communities have much to offer 365 days a year. Few people have as good a perspective on the area’s blessings as the people entrusted to be stewards of community resources: city officials. Patch asked Eureka and Wildwood officials to share what they’re most thankful about the local communities. For Jon Bopp, chair of Wildwood’s Planning and Zoning Commission, “I'm most thankful about our [Planning and Zoning] recommendations for Wildwood's community park. We were able to preserve open space, trees and worked with our natural resources, including a creek bottom. The future community park will be a great gem for the city." "…
Cara King
11:40 am on Sunday, November 18, 2012
WAS UP THERE FOR SCOUTING FOR FOOD (CUB SCOUTS) AND WAS RATHER IMPRESSED WITH THE TURNOUT FROM BOTH EHS STUDENTS & SCOUTS AIDING THOSE IN NEED. CAN'T ASK TO LIVE IN A MORE CARING COMMUNITY! EUREKA YOU DO ME PROUD! more ›