👋 Good Morning, West County!

In today’s ⚡️West County Pulse newsletter:

🌊 Eureka rallies for hurricane victims
🏃‍♀️ A Tri-Sport Challenge Coming to Castlewood
🐾 Local vet clinic's paw-some move

Let’s jump into today’s newsletter!

— Jared Michel

Top Stories

🌊 Eureka Rallies for Hurricane Victims

Eureka stepped up to help hurricane victims this week. Sarah's On Central collected essential items like baby formula and winter clothing. The town, drawing on its own flood experiences, showed remarkable generosity. Simultaneously, Eureka revealed plans to build two flood walls to protect its water plant and Old Town district from future flooding.

🏃‍♀️ Tri-Sport Challenge Coming to Castlewood

This week St. Louis Magazine featured the upcoming Castlewood 8-Hour Adventure Race, set for December 7th in Castlewood Park. This team event combines orienteering, mountain biking, and paddling. Participants navigate through checkpoints using maps and compasses. The article highlights that the race is accessible for beginners while still challenging experienced athletes.

❄️ MoDOT Prepares for Winter Season

MoDOT conducted its annual winter operations drills this week. You may have noticed increased activity of MoDOT vehicles on state highways and routes. The training helped snowplow operators familiarize themselves with equipment and roads, ensuring efficient responses during winter weather.

🩺 Library Now Offering Blood Pressure Kits

The St. Louis County Library is expanding its services to include health monitoring. Beginning this week, library card holders can borrow blood pressure kits for three weeks. These kits, provided in partnership with the American Heart Association, contain a cuff, monitor, log, and informational booklet for easy home use.

Business

🐾 Paw-some Move for Local Vet Clinic

A new chapter is unfolding for Ellisville Veterinary Hospital. After three decades of serving local pets, they're embarking on an exciting move. The privately-owned practice is constructing a state-of-the-art facility nearby, promising improved care for our furry friends. The team's commitment to the community remains unwavering as they prepare for a 2025 grand opening.

🏥 Mercy's Digital Upgrade: MyMercy+ Arrives

Mercy has introduced MyMercy+, a new smartphone app designed to improve patient care. The app offers features such as appointment scheduling, test result tracking, and real-time alerts. Available to both Mercy patients and non-patients, MyMercy+ is aiming to make healthcare management more convenient and accessible.

🏒 Free Frosty After Blues Victories

A sweet deal awaits Blues supporters this hockey season. Following each St. Louis Blues win, fans can enjoy a free small Frosty at participating Wendy's locations around our area. The offer will be valid for 24 hours after a Blues victory and will be limited to one Frosty per person.

🦅 Valley Park's Feathered Friends Get a Boost

The World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park has successfully concluded its fundraising campaign. With 396 donors contributing, the sanctuary’s Soaring Together initiative raised $204,784, surpassing its target. These funds will support the sanctuary's various programs, including care for ambassador birds and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.

City Highlights

Chesterfield

💰 Chesterfield Approves Wildhorse Village Tax

Chesterfield's Wildhorse Village is taking shape, and now it has a funding plan. The City Council set a $.60 per $100 assessed valuation tax for this new 83-acre Special Business District. Bounded by Wildhorse Creek Road and Chesterfield Parkway, the area will use these funds to maintain public infrastructure as development progresses.

Creve Coeur

💜 Creve Coeur's Cash for Shelter Safety

Creve Coeur is accepting applications for its Domestic Violence Shelter Fund until November 1st. This fund, created by a $3 fee on guilty pleas in municipal court, has distributed over $357,000 to local shelters since 2014. Qualified Missouri shelters can now apply for funding to support their operations and services for survivors.

Des Peres

🎠 Des Peres Unveils Inclusive Playground

The city of Des Peres recently opened a new playground designed with accessibility in mind. The $1.35 million project features ADA-compliant play towers for different age groups, along with specialized equipment like a we-go-round and a roller slide. Community input played a significant role in shaping the playground's inclusive design.

Manchester

🩸 Manchester Blood Drive Today

Manchester's latest blood drive is happening today, offering both whole blood and Power Red donation options. Power Red allows donors to give twice the amount of red blood cells in a single visit. Your contribution can make a significant difference for patients with various medical conditions.

Town & Country

🚗 Longview Park Parking Upgrades Approved

Town & Country's Board of Aldermen has approved a parking lot improvement project for Longview Farm Park. The plan includes resurfacing the concrete area near the entrance and making ADA-compliant upgrades. With a budget of $235,000, the project will also address farmhouse drainage issues. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2025.

🔐 Town & Country Upgrades Security

Town & Country is modernizing its security infrastructure. Starting in November, 35 new electronic locks will be installed at five locations, including parks and the Municipal Center. This $77,316 project replaces outdated push-code systems with smartphone-accessible locks, allowing for remote management and improved access control for city staff.

Twin Oaks

🍂 Twin Oaks Offering Free Leaf Pickup

Twin Oaks is preparing for the autumn leaf fall. The city's free curbside vacuuming service is set to begin, offering a convenient solution for leaf disposal. Residents can expect to receive reminder postcards soon, detailing the program's schedule and guidelines.

Wildwood

🥶 Freeze Your Feet Off in Wildwood's 7K

Wildwood's annual Shivering Shadows 7K Walk/Run is fast approaching. Early bird registration is still available for this winter event. The race features a scenic route through Wildwood, post-race refreshments, and commemorative items for participants. Learn more / register here.

Upcoming Events

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