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2013 June Chesterfield Newsletter.Pdf www.chesterfield.mo.us | 636.537.4000 JUNE 2013 Chesterfield celebrates City’s first quarter century The City of Chesterfield and Sachs Properties are pleased to present City Fest – a celebration of 25 years of the City’s history! The event takes place on Saturday, June 1, in Central Park. Schedule Family Aquatic Center All Day Free admission for Chesterfield residents 10 a.m.-noon Interactive pool safety demo by Midwest Pool Management Noon-2 p.m. Dance Party with DJ music Veterans’ Place Drive Entertainment 3-7 p.m. Cultures of Chesterfield performances, artist demonstrations, children’s activities, art projects. Click here for more details. 3-9 p.m. Food Trucks Amphitheater 5-6:30 p.m. Brian Bax City Fest musical performances 7-8:15 p.m. Sunny Sweeny at the Chesterfield Amphitheater 8:15-8:30 p.m. 25th Anniversary Ceremony will feature Diamond Rio (above), Sunny Sweeny (left) and the 8:45-10 p.m. Diamond Rio Brian Bax Band (right). The 10 p.m. Fireworks display amphitheater opens for seating at 3:30, and the music begins at No glass containers, no smoking, no tables. 5 p.m. Click here for more. No entry to the amphitheater before 3:30 p.m. 4th of July celebration will be even bigger and better Join us for Chesterfield’s 8th annual 4th of Jim Butler Kia Main Stage featuring a free July fireworks event which has grown to be concert by a popular regional band from among the largest in the region. As part of 7-9:30 p.m. This year will also feature food the City’s 25th anniversary, this year’s show trucks from a variety of vendors. The Kids’ will be even bigger and better than previous Zone is sponsored by Commerce Bank and will years! The event is presented in partnership feature inflatables, clowns & midway games with Chesterfield Mall and Sachs Properties. for all ages. The big fireworks show will The main viewing area will be in the parking begin at 9:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and lot between Macy’s and Dillard’s, with the refreshments (no glass, please). M ayo r metro area at the eighth annual 4th of July Bob Nation Fireworks, best viewed at Chesterfield Mall. 636.537.4711 Come hungry, as there will be plenty of food, Term Expires April 2017 in addition to clowns, games, and a variety of fun activities throughout the day. Council Members Other great events include the Jazz Fest on Wa r d I June 15 for music lovers, and Forks & Corks Barry Flachsbart on Aug. 31, where you will be able to sample 314.434.0471 culinary delights from area restaurants, as Term Expires: April 2014 well as regional wines and beers. Nancy Greenwood 314.434.3871 Although I have been on the City Council Term Expires April 2015 for the past six years, the mayoral position is new to me, and I look forward to serving Wa r d I I you with integrity and humility. We’ve come a Derek Grier long way in the past quarter-century, with an 314.229.7232 Mayor’s Message outstanding police force, parks & recreation Term Expires: April 2015 for all ages (and even dogs!) – free summer G. Elliot Grissom What a great time concerts and “movies under the stars”, at 636.536.1281 our beautiful amphitheater, as well as ample Term Expires: April 2014 for Chesterfield! walking/biking opportunities along the Ward III nearly 14 miles of levee trails. Our streets April 17 is a very special day for me. It was and sidewalks are well-maintained and, when Mike Casey April 17, 1982 when I took on my favorite it snows, our streets are among the first to 314.614.5971 role – I became a father (Dad) for the first be cleared. The investment in our community Term Expires: April 2014 time. This April 17 marked the beginning of continues, with quality commercial Dan Hurt another wonderful role, that of being sworn 636.532.2035 in as Chesterfield’s eighth mayor. It is with Term Expires April 2015 great appreciation to the citizens that I take Wa r d IV on this honor, and as I committed during I look forward to Connie Fults my campaign, I hope to serve with fiscal 636.537.5269 conservatism and community input. serving you with Term Expires: April 2014 Sincere congratulations to newly elected Bruce DeGroot integrity and or re-elected Council Members Nancy 314.704.6290 Greenwood (Ward I), Derek Grier (Ward II), humility. Term Expires April 2015 Dan Hurt (Ward III) and Bruce DeGroot (Ward “ City Administrator IV). These outstanding public servants join Michael G. Herring the existing members to form an excellent developments, new restaurants, major new 636.537.4711 team. I know that together we will do our employers and residential property values best to keep Chesterfield one of America’s among the highest in our region. Chesterfield Citizen Editor finest cities in which to live, work, recreate As an avid walker, I hope to see many of you Libbey Tucker and raise families. ” walking on the levee. If we do meet, feel free [email protected] Mark your calendars for all the exciting to discuss your concerns and interests. Or, if Published four times a year by upcoming events! We’ll have a fantastic “City you’d prefer, give me a call at 636.537.4706, the City of Chesterfield. Fest” on June 1, as we celebrate Chesterfield’s or send me an e-mail at: [email protected] Chesterfield City Hall 25th birthday. Our Aquatic Center will give free admission to all Chesterfield residents on 690 Chesterfield Parkway West Chesterfield, MO 63017-0670 June 1, offering water safety demonstrations, music and lots of fun. After an activity-packed Phone 636.537.4000 afternoon, join us for some great musical Email [email protected] entertainment, featuring Diamond Rio and a Web www.chesterfield.mo.us fireworks extravaganza that evening. And if you miss the fireworks on June 1, we promise the grandest show in the whole 2 | june 2013 CITY NEWS Chesterfield’s new government team includes (from left) Councilmembers Connie Fults, Bruce DeGroot, Dan Hurt, Mike Casey, Mayor Bob Nation, G. Elliot Grissom, Derek Grier, Nancy Greenwood, and Barry Flachsbart. The first meeting of the new City Council took place April 17. Arland Stemme honored by City Council as Citizen of Year Long-time volunteer Arland Stemme is the Said friend Judy Dierberg who nominated her: 2012 Chesterfield Citizen of the Year. “Arland’s tireless and selfless work, including helping educate present and future generations A local resident since 1957 – long before about our wonderful community’s past, has Chesterfield was a city – Arland contributed had a positive impact on so many families significant time toward successfully preserving and businesses in the area and should be an the community’s heritage. She was a member inspiration to us all. She epitomizes the role of the Chesterfield Historical Commission model of a community volunteer and Citizen of from 1990-2011, the Landmarks Preservation the Year.” Commission from 2002-2006 and has served on the combined Chesterfield Historic Landmarks & Preservation Commission since 2011. Previous award recipients A Citizens Selection Committee comprised of 1989 Mark Beldner 1998 Louis Sachs committee members and community volunteers 1990 Greg Franzen 1999 Larry Gros ser presented their unanimous recommendation 1991 None Awarded 2000 Lauren Strutman to the City Council following a review of 1992 None Awarded Dick Busch nominations. 1993 Rev. Carlton 2001 Jade Gardner Norton Bute Stemme received the award from then-Mayor Marilyn Norton Betty Hathaway Bruce Geiger at Chesterfield’s biannual volunteer Laura L. Frame 2002 Bill and Terry recognition dinner on March 20. Stemme Jason Goldkamp Wunderlich attended with many of her friends and family Arland Stemme receives Citizen of Year award. Pastor Jeff 2003 Jerry Right to share in the celebration and expressed her Perry and 2004 Lynn O’Connor historical calendars that are sold each year, Members of 2005 Dan Rothwell appreciation in receiving the award. providing research and tracking down photos St. Louis Family of people and places that shaped Chesterfield Church 2006 Phil & Kay Citizens of the Year are recognized for their benefit Folsom history. 1994 Faith Martens to the City of Chesterfield through volunteerism, Benton Taylor 2007 Maurice “Bud” Hirsch working on community projects, and overall civic Stemme volunteers with her church, St. John’s 1995 Robert H. Grant 2008 Kathy Higgins contributions to the community. United Church of Christ, for which her family Judy LeDoux 2009 Don Wiegand served as founding members more than 120 1996 Darcy Capstick Stemme was a researcher and coauthor of the 2010 Joan Schmelig years ago. She has also spent time working 1997 Minna Waldmann book about the City’s history: Chesterfield, 2011 Mary K. Brown Missouri: From Untamed Wilderness to with the Red Cross, providing assistance to Thriving Municipality. She also works on the children whose families suffered a catastrophic or traumatic event. JUNE 2013 | 3 CITY news City Fest music at Amphitheater Diamond Rio – 8:45 p.m. City Fest’s featured band is six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio won a Grammy for their debut album, The Reason, which also garnered the band their first Dove award from the Gospel Music Association. Formed in 1984, Diamond Rio features lead singer Marty Roe, guitarist Jimmy Olander, drummer Brian Prout, keyboardist Dan Truman, bassist/harmony Dana Williams, and Gene Johnson on mandolin/harmony. The band has sold over 10 million albums, earning three platinum and five gold records.
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