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Last night my car was parked outside the garage, unlocked and someone busted the passenger side front window. Nothing appears to be stolen but I did report it to the police and they will be sending out someone to patrol at night to help keep it from happening again.

Last night my car was parked outside the garage, unlocked and someone busted the passenger side front window. Nothing appears to be stolen but I did report it to the police and they will be sending out someone to patrol at night to help keep it from happening again.

Nov.10th, 2016-Yesterday I got scratched and bitten by a stray cat that I was petting at my house, 35 Montauk Dr. It is a yellow/brown/white cat, wearing a black, studded collar with a Harley Davidson insignia on it. No tags. If anyone knows the owner please call me,(314-692-2051)so that I can find out if it has been vaccinated for rabies. Otherwise, I may have to undergo the series of shots within 10 days. Animal control will be setting a trap to try and catch it, so that it can be observed. Thank you, Donna Lainoff

I found a pocket knife on Media Drive around June 30, 2010. If anyone thinks they may be the owner, contact us at 314-692-7971.

An uprooted tree was set to fall at the next rain as it leaned over the bridge to the pool. It would have smashed the bridge railings, but Kevin Landmann came to the rescue with the help of Jerry, Greg, and Jimmy. Precariously perched high on a ladder with chainsaw in hand, Kevin boldly balanced, cut, and solved this problem. Thanks.

My child began swimming on the team at 5 years old. After many years and many races, one particular event sticks in my mind. This race did not have an excitingly close finish nor was it one of those times my child impressed me with acquired skills. My child was not even swimming in this memorable race. Also, it was such a subtle thing that many people did not notice or thought nothing of it. I never mentioned it nor heard anyone else talk about it. Even though, it seemed like a dramatic moment. We were at an away meet and I was a sideline spectator. This race began like countless others with two swimmers wearing the colors of our team and two swimmers from the other team. I noticed that one of the swimmers was overweight and had the familiar features of a child with Down syndrome. As the race progressed, this young lady soon fell behind the other swimmers. Three swimmers reached the wall for a flip turn as the lagging swimmer began struggling before reaching the wall. I did not notice who won the race as I watched the far wall where a swimmer was taking an extra breath before heading back. She pushed off the wall, swam a few strokes, stopped for a gasp, and continued to start and stop. I looked around the pool noticing that her progress was closely monitored by people ready to jump to her aid should she need help. The lane rope assisted during a breath or two, but she quickly let go of the rope to continue the struggle. As the other three swimmers were at the snack bar, this exhausted young lady finally reached the finish. With many people shuffling around for the next race, some watched uneasily for signs of an injured spirit. This young lady stood out of the water and thrust two fists into the air while beaming a smile toward the sky with obvious pride for overcoming a grueling challenge. Applause erupted in a heartwarming moment that exemplifies the glory of a neighborhood team.

Thanks to our friend John for helping paint our pool building as a volunteer. Please call him for your home improvement needs. He paints professionally and does other home remodeling jobs. John Marren at 4325658 or marrenhouse@aol.com

Congratulations to the 2008 swim team. Thanks to Laura, Diane, Linda, and everyone else that contributed to a great season.

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