IT’S A RUMOR
The latest rumor on the street is that the new owners of the Post are considering closing the St. Charles County section. We were told that they feel it is in direct competition with the Journals that they also own.
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS IN FRENCHTOWN
Historic Frenchtowne Association has announced that they will be offering Friday Night Flicks in Frenchtown on the 4th Friday of every month, May through September.
The movies will be shown at Blanchette Landing at North Second Street and Olive Street.
They invite you to bring a chair and enjoy the movies. A schedule of titles has not yet been released.
According to President, Tammy Lawing, food and refreshments will be served. Bring your family or a group or just come alone. She promises a fun filled evening.
Councilman John Gieseke Wants Sam’s Club To Be A Good Neighbor
Councilman John Gieseke while serving as the City Council Representative on the Planning and Zoning Commission has asked Sam’s Club to put up a sound barrier fence to protect the residents of the condos located behind Sam’s. Sam’s has asked the Planning & Zoning Board for permission to improve the facade at their location, Councilman Gieseke added the fence as part of the conditions for the new improvements.
Sam’s has not responded to Gieseke’s request as of yet, but he is hopeful that they will be good neighbors and do the right thing. Gieseke wants to make sure that Councilman Reese and his neighbors have the peace and quiet they deserve.
Reese has been trying to find ways to decrease the noise and the Walmart Company has not been responsive. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to have the City negotiate a fence and in return allow Sam’s an upgraded sign package. Even though the upgrade to the facade is non-revenue generating, Gieseke hopes Sam’s will see the light and build both the fence and the facade.
OKTOBERFEST TO EXPAND
We have learned that the organizers of the Oktoberfest are planning on changing from to a three day celebration this year. The event, held in Frontier Park on the Riverfront will also stay open later in the evenings.
FIREWORKS ON TWO DAYS
The City Council is moving forward to having a City fireworks display on Sunday, July3rd as well as Monday July 4th.
