the Paper Skinker- an all-volunteer, non-profit newspaper which has debaiiviere been serving the Skinker-DeBaliviere area since 1970. Febt,1980 Volume '11, No.3
Dewey and Roe to Receive Washington Heights Some S-DB Students Election Roe. Hamilton and Roe will have grades However, the children attending Dewey by Stephen Brammeier kindergarten through fifth. Some black that live south of Forest Park will not go The Washington Heights Neighbors children from our neighborhood in to Soldan. Association chose new officers Thursday, During the last several weeks much in- grades 1-5 will be transferred to Roe and Although as of this writing the plan has May 15. There were no surprises as the formation has been printed pertaining to some white children from the Roe area not received final approval, the school entire slate suggested by the nominating the desegregation of the St. Louis public will be brought to Hamilton. All children board hopes to notify parents and pupils committee was elected. In the only close schools. Since the last issue of The Paper from both Hamilton and Roe will attend as soon as possible about the schools to contest Ed Jones bested Doug Alexander many changes have been made in the Dewey middle school for grades 6-8. All which the children will be assigned. A 76 to 66. The new officers of the Associ- plan which directly involve our kindergarten children in our neighbor- parent of a child not presently enrolled in ation are: Ed Jones, president; John neighborhood schools. hood will attend Hamilton. the St. Louis public school system, but Thomas, vice president 1; Council Smith, Hamilton Branch III will become a Participating in the Dewey cluster rep- anticipating enrollment in the fall should vice president 2; Loretta Lloyd vice pres- magnet school for 6-8 grades, with a pro- resents a significant change for our chil- contact the administration as soon as pos- ident 3; Mary Kastens, recording secre- gram in Academic and Athletic Achieve- dren. The Dewey and Roe schools are sible. It is not known which children from tary, Ethel Sawyer Adolphe, correspond. ment. The athletic emphasis will be in in- located in the area just south of Forest our area will attend Roe; however, it is ing secretary; Debe Hopper, treasurer; dividual, rather than team, sports. Areas Park, generally within the 28th ward. probable that the decision will be based Willis Lloyd, area 1 representative and of focus will include track and field, gym- Originally Hamilton was clustered with on a block unit method. Ophelia Prewitt, his alternate; Vivienne nastics, and possibly some winter sports. Froebel in south St. Louis, requiring a In addition to attending the neigh- Dobbs, area 2 representative and Eddie "Big Hamilton" will become part of the 9-mile bus ride. borhood schools within the Dewey Sanders, her alternate; and Charlotte Dewey cluster. Also in the Dewey cluster The children from our neighborhood cluster, there are magnet school pro- Simpson, area 3 representative and will be children from what are presently that attend Dewey for middle school will grams available to children of our area. Clarice Haines, her alternate. Mason, Roe and Dewey grade schools. In attend Soldan for grades 9-12. As pres- Information concerning magnet schools When the meeting was brought to this cluster Mason School will be closed ently planned Soldan will become an in- presently operating and plans for new order, 80 to 100 persons crowded into and the children currently attending tegrated school by exchanging students schools may be obtained from the public Grace and Peace. Then followed a short Mason will be transferred to Hamilton or with high schools in south St. Louis. school Straight Line Story at 231-0908. report from Horace Busch and a long • report from Mike McGrath, chairman of Community Forums on Aging . the Housing, committee. McGrath's re- All St. Louis senior citizens centers, residents within a community as well as Meet Your port was marked by several unsuccessful community groups or individuals with or encourage the community to better pre- attempts to cut the report short and get without a formal group affiliation are be- pare itself for the future when a greater Humanist on with the election. Shortly after Mc- ing urged to sponsor a Community Forum percentage of its residents will be older Grath finished, over 140 Washington on Aging during June. Americans. by Dave Schmidt Heights residents cast their votes. The request comes from Dr. Lucius F. Organizers of local Community Forums One-half to two-thirds of a child's day Cervantes, S.J., Commissioner for Senior will be provided with "report sheets" on is spent at school, five days a week. Have Citizens, who says the purpose of these which to record forum proceedings and you ever wanted to know more about meetings is to gain input from various recommendations. These forum records your child's intellectual growth there? Are groups and organizations in the city on will be forwarded to White House Con- classes helping or hindering the develop- the issues of importance to the elderly ference on Aging officials. ment of values, of self-expression, of a for the White House Conference on ag- For more information on sponsoring a sense of community? Neighborhood Pre-Kindergarten ing, to be held in Washington, D.C. in Community Forum on Aging contact School will sponsor an afternoon seminar December of 1981. Madeline Oliver, director of Research at Delmar Baptist Church, Saturday, Such discussions will develop an aware- and Development for the St. Louis Area June 7, 2-4 p.m., "BEYOND THE Program ness of the current status of the elderly Agency on Aging, at 622-3'718. BASICS: The Importance of the Human- ities in Neighborhood Elementary Schools," partially funded by a grant from For the third summer in a row, Hamil- ton Community School will again offer a Vacations by the book by Arlene Sandler the Missouri Committee for the Humani- ties, Inc., the state-based arm of the Na- Parent/Child pre-kindergarten prograir Summer at Des Peres Branch . . . . interesting land forms, but also offers tional Endowment for the Humanities. underwritten by Pet, Inc. You will find two easy ways to travel, with possibilities for unique trips around the Five neighborhood humanists (Otis The goals of the program are to intro- a card or without one. Non-card holders state. Almost 400 sites are described with Bolden, Jim Hitchcock. Michael Lowen- duce both the child and the parent tc can take a seat in the coolest spot, near exact locations, vivid trail descriptions, stein. Barbara Schmidt, and Dan Shea) their future school environment, teacher the fossil books, and either doze in the and. often, photographs. Tunnels, caves, will lead a neighborhood forum on the and principal. Parents, though not re• shade (No snoring, please!) or browse natural bridges, hills, and waterfalls are humanities curricula (literature, history, quired, are encouraged to attend sessions through Hurry Sundown, The Life of the among the "wonders" included. Armed and social studies) of urban primary with their children. Through combined Pond. or Showers for All Occasions, with this book and a topographic map schools. Building upon the foundation and separate classes, parents will make taking time out for a refreshing drink (You can get one in the History Dept. of of last spring's three articles published simple teaching tools from 'homemade items which will foster their childrens' from the adjacent water fountain. the Main Library), you can't help but in The Paper and written by Lowenstein, Card holders have almost unlimited spend an exhilarating week-end close to Schmidt and Shea, the June 7th forum school readiness. vacation possibilities. The less adventur- home. will bring together the academics and the The program is open to all children ous can check out one of several excellent Children will enjoy three special sum- community to discuss such questions as: and parents in the area, regardless of books on outdoor construction, build a mer programs at the branch. On Tues- "How can the humanities educate chil- where the children will attend kindergar- deck, and sit on it. Those with more en- day, June 24th at 10 A.M., there will be dren for citizenship?" (Dan Shea); "Is ten this fall. Preference is given to ergy will be inspired to go further. You a folk song sing-along. On Wed., July the 'back-to-basics' movement accelerat- children who are five years old, though can plan an interesting city tour with 16th at 2, there will be a program on ing the turning of people into robots?" children three or four years old may also Complete Guide to St. Louis, Enjoying making mobiles which requires preregis- (Barb Schmidt); "How can the humani- attend. The three-week program is of- St. Louis with Children, or Meet Me in tration. Pre-school children can watch as ties be used in the classroom to further fered at no charge to the participants, St. Louis. You can borrow a copy of "The Puppet Family Visits the Library" the aims of school desegregation?" but a class limit of 15 suggests early regis- Metro-West St. Louis Street Guide, pick on Wed., Aug. 20th, at 10 A.M. (Michael Lowenstein); "In order to under- tration. To enroll, or for further informa- up some Bi-State bus schedules, and take The Summer Reading Club officially stand the world of today, do children tion, call: Hamilton Community School, a ride to and a walk through a part of begins on June 1st. Children through need to know more about the world of 367-6996. town you've never seen before. If you'd eighth grade may enter and must finish yesterday?" (Jim Hitchock); "Can the rather use wheels, you will find the Sierra their fifteen books by September 1st. humanities be a way of teaching broadly Class: Pre-Kindergarten Program Club's Bike Touring a valuable aid in Two film series round out our summer American values and ideals as well as Place: Hamilton Community School planning a safe and enjoyable trip. program, a football series in July and ethnic or cultural awareness?" (Otis 5819 Westminster One of our little known but fascinat- Alfred Hitchcock mysteries in August. Bolden). This project promises to further Dates: June 30-July 18 (3 weeks) ing books, Geologic Wonders and Curi- Take a ride on the reading! Stop into enrich our neighborhood. The Forum is Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. daily osities of Missouri, not only explains some the library for travel information. free and open to all residents. June, 1980 page 2 the Paper To the editor: How this has worked at neighborhood Money Goes Far I beg to differ with some of the points School has been varied to say the least. Paper raised in the Paper's May article, "Mag- I have worked in the studio at the school, is pleased (and a bit startled) nets, Clusters, Educational Parks Or occasionally alone, but most often with The Paper to report it is financially sound. A year Letters Whatever happened to the one room small groups of children who often work school house?" If one must have artificial along with me on their own projects. ago we labored under a heavy debt that was paid off later with contributions from integration, I suppose that magnet I have gone into their classrooms area residents and organizations. schools are the best way to do it. How- watching their program to see where we The Paper ever, the whole idea of busing is unreason- could combine the arts with the curricu- This month thanks the 5800 able to families. Children are already lum. Waterman Block Club for its generous forced to spend ten years in school, until To give a couple of examples of how gift. In addition to individual contribu- they are sixteen. It seems important to this works, I had observed an attempt to tions, The Paper received a $750 grant me that children be within easy reach of learn times tables that was moving slow- from the First National Bank of St. their parents, so that the family maintains ly and had no visual focus, so with the Louis. This covered the majority of costs some control over itself. The author of teachers cooperation the children made for the Art Fair-House Tour issue (our the article states, "It might surprise some large paintings for the classroom on first 16 pager). Also, the costumed Paper to learn that fewer than half of all chil- shaped canvasses: marching up a rainbow Route run (with its expenses underwritten dren in elementary schools and only were progressive multiples of 8; on by the Central West End Savings and Dear neighborhood: about a fourth of the older students balloons floating up to the clouds were Loan) added more than $500 to our cof- As you may now know, the 5900 De attend the neighborhood school where a 9, 18, 27, 36, etc; check points on a car fers. Giverville Block Unit was recently char- mother can easily pick up a sick child or race track were multiples of 6. Our advertising staff, under the able tered by the state as a not-for-profit drop off the forgotten lunch box." Half As another example, I had observed a management of Ken Cohen, has done neighborhood organization and its for- already suffer, so make them all suffer— unit on map reading and thought the much to ensure our current solvency. We mal name is De Giverville, Incorporated. hardly a sensible doctrine. children would be more involved if they hope to pay future expenses entirely with More than anything else, this action gives Another complaint I have is with the were map makers themselves. So they advertising revenue, but we can do this our block unit recognition and legal idea of an Olympic magnet school. If each made large permanent maps on only with additional volunteer sales- status as a neighborhood-based organiza- the state must run schools, they ought to frosted mylar that they could put on their persons. don. be kept to a minimum. Students should wall at home. We discussed the philoso- After paying the bills for the June issue, As stated in our by-laws, the purposes learn basic skills and knowledge, and the phies behind various two-dimensional we will use some of our funds to purchase of our organization "are to encourage entire course should not be a 12 year interpretations of our planet. Happily, much needed equipment, and still ap- within the neighborhood an atmosphere full-time occupation. Public schools al- most preferred Buckminster Fuller's Dy- proach the September issue with a finan- of friendliness and concern for one an- ready waste too much time building craft maxion projection of the earth that looks cial surplus. other and to promote the maintenance Projects and somersaulting over hurdles like a flattened geodesic dome, and As is the custom, there will be no July and improvement of the physical condi- or tumbling mats. groups the land masses into an islandic or August printings. We hope that the tions and quality of life within the neigh- My own unpopular view is that com- cluster. We also got into Fuller's oeuvre current staff, which has not only served borhood." We want to do this in a co- pulsory public schooling, and maybe all of designs and writings. the neighborhood well but also worked operative fashion with our neighbors, public schooling, ought to be phased out. I believe the arts are important for well together, will return with renewed block units and other organizations in the In their current form, public schools one's sense of uniqueness and indepen- enthusiasm after the summer hiatus. neighborhood. serve largely to provide government con- dence. At Neighborhood School, test Even if we do retain most of the present Our initial concerns will be the sup- tracts and to keep young people out of scores have climbed and the children's staff, we still need new volunteers. Any port or development of neighborhood the labor market. responsibility for their learning has great- interested resident should contact Peggy programs and projects which deal with Julie Bauer ly improved. Griesbach at 726-5683. education, health, recreation, youth de- Oak Park, Illinois I am pleased that the school feels the velopment, elderly concerns, home im- Artists-in-Schools program is valuable. provement, career planning and employ- Dear neighborhood They have submitted a proposal for re- ment training. I wish to publicly thank Neighborhood funding the program next year, the third We would like at this time to congrat- School, the Missouri Arts Council and the and final year under the grant program. ulate Mr. Ed Jones and others on- their National Endowment of the Arts for con- I am looking forward to next year at recent elections to offices of Washington tinuing to support the arts and artists. the school. Among next year's plans is a Heights neighbors. We wish you much For' the past two years through their workshop in the fall for teachers in the success and offer you our support. backing, I have been an Artists-in- area on ways of integrating the arts into Sincerely, Schools resident at neighborhood School, the curriculum. 6195 Washington. For any information, you may call Eddie L. Sanders The Artists-in-Schools program brings Neighborhood School, 725-4620. President artists into schools to enhance the exist- Yours Truly, De Giverville, Incorporated ing curriculum, to work with the teachers Sue Sante as well as the students, to see the school as studio, and bring to it not only paints Protect Your Children From Becoming Auto Accident Statistics and clay, but also the aesthetic bent that goes with them. It is essential that your children be re- To help your child accept the safety strained every time they travel, even if belts, use your imagination to make a car only riding a few blocks to the store. seat part of the fun of traveling, and let Especially designed safety seats for use yOur children know that you won't start by the very young child are ideal, but if the car until they are restrained. Al- the paper you don't have such a safety seat, a stan- ways set a good example for your chil- dard seat belt can be used, even for small dren by wearing your own seat belt. Stop children. While not ideal, it is safer than frequently when traveling long distances permitting little ones to ride unrestrained to let everyone stretch their bodies. in the car. Auto accidents are the lead- If you are ever tempted to give in to Editor: Peggy Griesbach 726-5683 ing killer of children between the ages of your child's protests and take him out of Business Manager: Ken Cohen 862-4432 one and fourteen. Most fatalities occur the restraint, ask yourself who should be Distributors: Denise and Nick Gollubske 721-7633 within 20 miles of home. Can we leave making the safety decisions for your Calendar: Lori Wittcoff 727-8595 the decision of safety belts up to them or family— a child or an adult? The answer is that an adult decision to be made? will be obvious! Staff: Pat Kohn Cleo Alexander • Kenneth Kress Doug Alexander Glori L'Ecuyer Joan Bender Venita Lake Invitation... Bette Botz Donnie Lottes Anna.Busch Bob Lowes OPEN FORUM: MEET YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HUMANISTS Karen Bynum Pat McLafferty -Otis Bolden Nancy Cohen Marlene Mestres -Jim Hitchcock Gabrielle DiLorenzo Bob Neaton -Michael Lowenstein Gail Hellan Lois Schoemehl -Barbara'Quinn Schmidt Karleen Hoerr Joyce Stone -Dan Shea Tom Hoerr Marj Weir Lisa Homer Robin Zierau-Cooper TOPIC: BEYOND THE BASICS: The Importance of the Anne Judy Carol Zomphier Humanities in Urban Marcia Kerz Terry Zomphier Elementary Schools DATE: Saturday - June 7 - 2 to 4 pm Send all correspondence for The Paper PLACE: Delmar Baptist Church - 6195 Washington to 6107 Kingsbury The Neighborhood School supported by Co-Sponsors: a grant from the Missouri Committee Deadline for all copy is August 15. for the Humanities, Inc., the state-based arm of the National Endowment for the Humanities June,1980 the Paper page 3 Summer Chamber Music at Steinberg If you've missed out on the spring of- The featured artists on June 15 will be ferings by the Music Department at Frank Cohen, principal clarinetist of Washington University, you have another the Cleveland Orchestra, and bassoonist chance. "Summer Chamber Music at Lynette Cohen. Frank Cohen was the Steinberg," an exciting new mini-series, first American to take first prize in the makes its 1980 debut with concerts sched- prestigious Munich International Wind uled three consecutive Sunday evenings, Competition. He has appeared in the June 8, 15, and 22. The concerts begin at Marlboro and Aspen Music Festivals. 8:00 p.m. in the Steinberg Art GaIllery and received critical acclaim for concerto Auditorium, 6245 Forsyth, on the WU appearances with the Cleveland Orches- campus. tra on their recent European tour. The series is under the direction of Seth Violinist James Buswell and harpsi- Carlin, pianist in residence at WU, and chordist Maryse Carlin will present an living at 6120 Kingsbury. Carlin's artis- all-Bach evening on June 22, the last try and enthusiasm have brought a concert of the series. Buswell has ap- SUMMER EVENTS season of recitals worthy of highest crit- peared as soloist with virtually every ma- June ical praise to St. Louis audiences since jor American symphony orchestra, and is 1 Vegetarian Dinner, 6:30 p.m., The Yoga Center, 6002 Pershing. his arrival at WU last fall. Now Carlin a member of the reknowned Lincoln 3 St. Roch's School closes for the summer. has drawn together a group of acclaimed Center -Chamber Players of New York. 3 Hamilton School Students Present Their Own Film artists promising a real summer music Maryse Carlin made her new York debut Disco Alien. Shown during school hours. celebration. in 1975 with Jeunesses Musicales, and is 5 Childrens' Movies, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. Violinist Jacques Israelievitch, con- on the faculty of the St. Louis Conserva- certmaster of the St. Louis Symphony, tory. 6 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. Grace Pre-school family picnic, Oak Knoll. Last day of school and Catherine Lehr, assistant principal General admission to each of the con- 7 A Day in the Country; Hatha Yoga and Physical Fitness. Morning Glory Re- cellist of the Symphony, join Carlin certs is $4.00 in advance, $5.00 at the treat Center, Arnold, Mo. $8.00 includes lunch; call 726-5133. June 8 for an evening of piano trios. door. Or, you can take advantage of a 7 "Beyond the Basics; The Importance of Humanities in the Neighborhood Israelievitch is well-known to St. Louis special advance subscription rate of Elementary School." 2-4 p.m., Neighborhood School, 6195 Washington. audiences through numerous solo, cham- $10.00 for the series. Air-conditioned 9-12 Chess Tournament, 8-18 year olds, Des Peres Branch Library. ber, and conducting appearances. Lehr Steinberg Gallery's general collections 10 New Community Action Committee, OPEN MEETING. People's Clinic, has had concerto appearances with the will be open for viewing as well, so take 7 p.m. St. Louis Symphony and the Rochester time to greet summer with a special treat 12 Childrens' Movies, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. Philharmonic. at Washington University. 13 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 16 Community School Advisory Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Creative Elderly Festival Features Fine Arts and Crafts 16-20 Summer Youth Program. 16-28 Hamilton School Title I Summer School for selected students. The third bi-annual Creative Elderly available. A variety of entertainment will 19 Childrens' Movies, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. Festival will be held June 26 and 27 from be presented by several senior citizens 20 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day in the dance and music groups. Special Exhibits 21 "Salute to Summer." Free Books for Children. 9-12 p.m., Des Peres Branch Downtown VIP Senior Citizens Center will display work completed by older art- Library. Annex, 560 Convention Plaza. Senior ists in fine arts painting and drawing 22 "Universal Introductions." A day in the country to socialize with spiritually centers from throughout the city will classes. oriented individuals. Morning Glory Retreat Center, Arnold, Mo. $3.50 sponsor arts and crafts displays and sales Booth space is still available, for a includes lunch. Call 296-7846. featuring some of the finest handcrafted small rental fee, to senior citizens centers 23 Summer Recreation Program begins 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Lunch included. items by older St. Louisans. and groups who wish to display and/or Hamilton Community School. A donation of 251 will be requested at sell their handicrafts, needlework or art. 24 Folk Song Sing-Along, 10:00 a.m., Des Peres Branch Library. the door., Admission donation proceeds For a copy of booth guidelines, write: 26-27 Arts and Crafts Festival Presented by- Artistic Senior Citizens, 9:30 a.m.- will be used to help fund the Arti and the Arts and the Elderly Program, VIP 3:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center Annex, 560 Convention Center Plaza. Elderly Summer and Fall programs. The Downtown Center, Inc., 560 Convention 26 Childrens' Movies, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. public is invited to attend. Plaza, St. Louis, Mo. 63101. 28 Body Day Celebration, People's Clinic, Kingsbury at Des Peres, noon to 4 p.m. Summer Pre-Kindergarten Program, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Daily, Hamilton Refreshments provided by the VIP For more information about the fes- 30 Senior Center's Advisory Council will be tival call 622-3753. Community School.
July Football Movies, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 3 Grace and Peace Summer Day Camp, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 3-13 year-olds. 7-11 Football Movies, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. Saving energy is a 10 11 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des. Peres Branch Library. ATTENDANCE RE- QUIRED! year-round thing. 16 "Making Mobiles." 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 17 Football Movies, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. Get ready for Spring. 18 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 24 Football Movies, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 25 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. STORM WINDOWS 31 Football Movies, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library.
August & DOORS 1 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 7 Alfred Hitchcock Film Series, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. Rosedale Consultants & Contractors 8 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 14 Alfred Hitchcock Film Series, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 6137 Westminster 15 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 20 Pupper Show: "The Puppet Family Visits the Library." 10:00 a.m., Pre-school 726-5570 age only, Des Peres Branch Library. 21 Alfred Hitchcock Film Series, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 22 Game Day, 3:30 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 28 Alfred Hitchcock Film Series, 2:00 p.m., Des Peres Branch Library. 29 Game Day, 3:311.a_m__ Deq Peres Branch Library.
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by Kenneth Robin Kress How About An ICAP? implementing ICAP will guarantee that the impetus towards good community re- Administration (LEAA) asking that more The Integrated Criminal Apprehen- Commissioner Susan Hart, a resident of lations will not be lost." Capt. Carraway Skinker-DeBaliviere, liked ICAP so much consideration be given to the selection of fears that if good relations are not main- sion Program will begin coordinating the program manager. police operations in the Skinker-DeBali- that she became influential in bringing it tained, we may see a return to the situa- viere community (and the rest of the here. Said Col. Hart, "I sought ICAP Equally unsettling to men in the Sev- tions of the sixties when police met with Seventh District) by the end of May, if because I felt that supporting Team Po- enth District is the current lack of coor- citizens only in angry confrontations. retired Col. Adolph Jacobsmeyer has his licing was like beating a dead horse. dination between their District and Said Carraway, "If we are not careful, way. While ICAP shares many of Team ICAP has more similarities to Team Po- ICAP. Since the time several months ago ICAP will allow that to happen again." Policing's virtues, the integration of the licing than differences." And Capt. Car- when he was informed of the ICAP pro- Although Capt. Carraway seems to programs in the Seventh District may raway in a separate interview, was equally posal, Capt. Carraway has been kept in have serious reservations about ICAP as it two he concluded involve some difficulties. happy with the similarities between ICAP the dark. This has dimmed his enthusi- is being presented to him, Col. Jacobsmeyer, a former assistant and Team Policing: "I don't see any dif- asm. While discussing the similarities be- the discussion of ICAP by saying, "I think chief of police in St. Louis, is the director ferences at all between Team Policing tween ICAP and Team Policing, Capt. the ICAP concept is sound." While pro- grams that are sound in theory can be- of the St. Louis Integrated Criminal Ap- and ICAP; I don't see any conflict. It's Carraway interjected, "The note of dis- prehension Program (ICAP). Under his the same thing." satisfaction and chagrin in my voice is come problematic when implemented, it remains to be seen whether this will hap- direction, the program, which was de- If these two principal supporters of because of the secretiveness of the people veloped by the national Law Enforce- Team Policing are happy with ICAP, administering the program. I don't know pen to ICAP in the Seventh District. ment Assistance Administration (LEAA) why should officers in the Seventh District when ICAP is coming to the Seventh. will be introduced into every police dis- be worried? There are at least two reasons There has not been a sharing of informa- trict in St. Louis by the end of the year. for concern: one is that Adolph Jacobs- tion that is necessary for any new pro- The program is an attempt to combine meyer, the man in charge of ICAP, may gram." Capt. Carraway explained that, Community Action and coordinate many of the elements and be the wrong man for the job; the other is as a result, his men were confused and techniques that were developed in other that little has been done to ensure a worried. Committee, Formed for LEAA projects. ICAP emphasizes a quick smooth integration of Team Policing and Even more ominous are indications People's Clinic analysis and sharing of crime statistics ICAP in the Seventh District. that in the past few months there has and a Nell-structured deployment of The St. Louis Police Officers Associa- 'been a disturbing change in ICAP's em- A meeting of the newly formed Com- police patrols based on that information. tion believes that, as head of ICAP, Ja- phasis. While the program originally em- munity Action Committee for the People's The central theme of the project is better cobsmeyer is being asked to rectify a situ- phasized the skills and powers of uni- Clinic will he held June 10th, at 7 p.m., information and better planning. ation that he created. Prior to becoming formed police officers, it now emphasizes upstairs at the Clinic. In most of its general recommenda- manager of ICAP, Jacobsmeyer was an plainclothes detectives, Carraway said. One of the purposes of the committee tions, ICAP resembles Team Policing. assistant Chief of Police, and was in He went on to explain why that is a prob- is to provide a voice for the people served For instance, in ICAP, patrol officers are charge of the Bureau of Field Operations. lem: by the Clinic. With the upcoming expan- expected to conduct their own prelim- In that position, the Association claims, "The Rand Corporation made a study sion and extension of medical services, inary investigations. Patrol shifts are Jacobsmeyer caused a decline in the of detectives and their degree of produc- the Clinic wants to hear from the com- tailored to each neighborhood and a morale and the effectiveness of patrols. tivity. They found that detectives were an munity. The Clinic is dedicated to serving crime analyst provides officers with cur- As Robert Rehg, executive director of the expensive luxury —police departments the community, but it can do this only if rent information on crime activity in Association, put it, "The ICAP proposal couldn't afford them. The emphasis those needs are brought to the Clinic. their area. Under Team Policing we have was critical of the street patrols in terms should be to train uniformed police of- The Community Action Committee the same things. of efficiency, but the man responsible for ficers to do the initial investigation and to was created by the Community Health Because of similarities between the two creating . . . the great inefficiency was reduce the number of detectives. That Council of the People's Clinic when the programs, some supporters of Team Po- Jacobsmeyer." The proposal for ICAP idea has been abandoned." Clinic revised it's By-Laws in February licing also endorse ICAP. Capt. Carra- suggested that Jacobsmeyer be appointed Another change in emphasis that dis- 1980. way, the commander of the Seventh Dis- manager. The Officers Association re- turbs Capt. Carraway is the reduced con- Future general meetings of the com- trict, when he heard about ICAP several sponded by sending a telegram to the cern for good community relations. "I mittee will be announced in The Paper months ago, was enthusiastic. And Police head of the Law Enforcement Assistance hope," said Carraway, "that the people and elsewhere.