🌞 Rise and Shine, West County!

In today’s West County Pulse ⚡️ newsletter:

• 🐮 Moo-ving Misadventure!

• Cheers to Sheroes

• Rockwood's All-Star Night

Let’s get going!

— Jared Michel

THE DIGEST

🐄 Cow-tastrophe averted on Ossenfort Road

In an unusual turn of events, Wildwood Officers Kurtz and Grobelny responded to a call about a cow wandering on Ossenfort Road in Wildwood. The mischievous cow refused to cooperate with the officers' attempts to identify its owner. Thankfully, with the help of neighborly tips, the officers successfully returned the cow to its rightful home, ensuring a safe and amusing resolution to the incident:

💪 STL County Council Salutes Women's History Month 2024

Last week the St. Louis County Council passed several resolutions to honor the incredible contributions of women. They kicked things off by recognizing Women in Construction Week, which celebrates the hard-working ladies in the building trades. The Council also gave a big thumbs up to Women's History Month 2024, noting the progress women have made and the work still left to do. But the real stars of the show were the local women leaders who were acknowledged and are set to be honored by the Missouri Minority Business Development Agency at their annual Tribute to Women Leaders.

🎒 Rockwood Schools, Staff, & Students Shine at Awards Night

Last week the Rockwood School District celebrated its best and brightest at a special awards ceremony. From life-saving heroics in the lunchroom to top honors for academics, athletics, and character, the meeting highlighted incredible achievements of students and staff across the district. In total, 150 students and staff were honored. A few highlights are below but for a more comprehensive read click here:

• Blevins Elementary, Eureka Elementary, and Lafayette High were named State Schools of Character

• Eureka High earned the Purple Star designation for its commitment to military students and families

• Marquette High had 20 National Merit finalists, putting it among the highest in the state

🥳 Parkway Scores Mental Health Hat Trick

Last week the Parkway School District announced it has once again proved its dedication to employee well-being by securing the prestigious 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America. This marks the third consecutive year that Parkway has been recognized for its holistic approach to fostering a mentally healthy work environment. The Bell Seal program applauds employers who prioritize their employees' mental health across all aspects of the workplace experience.

LOCAL BUSINESS

☘️ West County Pubs Make SLM's Irish List

St. Louis Magazine recently featured the best Irish pubs around town to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and a couple of our very own West County favorites made the list! Mulligan's Grill and The Original Clancy's Irish Pub were both highlighted as top spots to raise a pint and enjoy some festive fun. So break out your green attire and head to one of these local pubs for an authentically Irish good time this St. Paddy's Day!

🎢 Six Flags Preps for 2024 Season

Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka offered a behind-the-scenes look at their preparations for the 2024 season last week. The theme park shared updates on several rides, including new chains being installed on various coasters and the Log Flume boats undergoing yearly maintenance. The park also revealed that painting has commenced for the re-theming of its boat ride, and the carousel chariots have received a primer coat:

CITY HIGHLIGHTS

🏅 Ballwin Extends Weekend Pickleball Hours

Get ready to smash more pickleball shots on weekends in Ballwin! The city served up a delightful surprise by extending weekend pickleball hours. From 1 pm to 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, three nets will be available for all your pickleball cravings. Don't worry, weekday warriors - your pickleball hours remain unchanged! More details are available here.

And speaking of pickleball… Manchester’s Parks and Recreation Department will be offering lessons beginning in April. Sign up here:

🏫 VPSD Seeks Voter Support for Modernization

Valley Park School District has been spreading the word about the benefits of its Proposition B, which will be on the ballot in the upcoming April election. If approved, Prop B would fund upgrades to school facilities, including the baseball field, performing arts center, classrooms, and restrooms, all without raising taxes. The district believes these enhancements will create more personalized, student-centered, and secure learning environments for all students.

🔗 Fiber Fever Spreads Across Wildwood

Wildwood's been hard at work bringing high-speed internet to every nook and cranny of the city. Spectrum flipped the switch on fiber service for a bunch more neighborhoods, including Map Areas 1-6, 8, 9, 11 and 12 (project map available here). For the rest of you Wildwood-ers still twiddling your thumbs waiting for an upgrade, hang tight - Spectrum says they'll have you hooked up by March 2024, as long as the weather plays nice and their gear doesn't go on the fritz.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

• Today: 24th Annual Taste of West County at Lafayette High School at 5:30pm, featuring culinary samples from local restaurants. Event website here.

• Tomorrow: Ellisville Blood Drive at Bluebird Park from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

• Wednesday: Tumbling Tots at Eureka's The Timbers from 10:00am to 11:00am. More details here.

• Thursday: Manchester's "History of Baseball in St. Louis" night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, discussing the team from the 1950s to today. Learn more / sign up here.

• Thursday: Manchester Toddler Book Bingo from 10-10:45 a.m., with games, snacks, and drinks. Learn more / sign up here.

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