Illustration by John Pils the Maple Leaf City of Maplewood, Missouri H www.cityofmaplewood.com H March / April 2015 Mayor White’s Message n this forum from time to time I have talked about non-profit organizations and businesses that have contributed to the success of Maple- Iwood. One of the businesses that has contrib- uted so much to the success of Maplewood is Citizens National Bank. On the 100th Anniversary of Citizens National Bank I would like to thank them and acknowledge their contributions to the City of Maplewood. This com- munity bank has stayed with the City of Maplewood Mayor through good times and bad times. They have been one James White of the center pieces of our Maplewood business com- munity. They had the first drive through windows west of the Mississippi River. By 1954 over 6500 automobile drivers were using this service monthly. During the 1960’s and 1970’s two major fires on Manchester Ave. and a downturn in the Maplewood business district did not alter their commitment to Maplewood. All this time they continued to be a community partner with personal and business loans being made in the area. Many Maplewood residents also were employed by the bank and had distinguished careers before retiring. In celebration of their 100th Anniversary Citizens National Bank has printed a calen- dar that details their growth over the years. If you have an opportunity to acquire one of these calendars I am sure you will enjoy going through and viewing the pictures and comments about their success. I would like to congratulate Citizens National Bank for being chosen as the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year for 2014. I personally would like to thank them for being a great community partner and an important part of our community. Sincerely, Mayor James White Page 2 the Maple Leaf March / April 2015 Business Buzz New Businesses in Maplewood! Bee Naturals, Inc. Robata Sushi, Ramen & The Alley Cat 7192 Manchester Ave. Yakitori Grill 2920 S. Big Bend Blvd. 314-322-5018 7260 Manchester Ave. 314-440-4810 Produce and sell natural skin and Restaurant Antiques & collectables personal skin care products Opening soon! The Side Project Cellar Forward Fitness Shanti Yoga STL, LLC 7373 Marietta Ave. 3111 Sutton Blvd. 7346 Manchester Ave., 314-224-5211 314-378-7344 Ste. 200 Retail tasting room Personal training studio 970-903-6643 True Sites Alaskan Bistro Yoga studio Jordana Cooper & Dinner Theatre 7354 Manchester Ave., #21 Steph Kaszuba Studio 7376 Manchester Ave. 314-477-6237 7354 Manchester Ave., #21 Restaurant & dinner theatre Hair stylist 314-503-1697 Opening soon! Hair stylist Larder & Cupboard Urban Breath Yoga 7310 Manchester Ave. St. Louis Kitchen 2812 Sutton Blvd. 314-300-8995 7325 Manchester Ave. 314-421-9642 Specialty food sales Chinese restaurant Yoga studio Opening soon! Rebecca Gamble Your Story Photo Art LLC 7354 Manchester Ave., #21 Stone Spiral Gallery 7229 Moller Ave. 314-494-6500 2506 Sutton Blvd. 314-603-7814 Hair stylist 314-807-1230 Photographer Art gallery Deputy Mayor Karen Wood (right) presented a proclamation to Isaac Young (center) for his service to the city at the December 9 City Council meeting. Mr. Young is an attorney who has practiced law from his office in Maplewood for more than 50 years, served as a Special Business District Commissioner and he has maintained the landscaping at the corner of Zephyr Place and Big Bend Boulevard for many years. March / April 2015 the Maple Leaf Page 3 Events The Schlafly Farmers Market Starts April The Schlafly Farmers Market is in full swing starting in April but until then it moves indoors for the winter at The Bottle- works, 7260 Southwest on Saturday March 28 from 8:30 AM to Noon. More information: schlaflyfarmersmarket.com. The 6th Annual Maplewood Coffee Crawl Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 6th Annual Maplewood Coffee Crawl is Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $10. This is the region’s first and only walkable coffee celebration. Meet regional roasters and sample coffees from around the world along with a sweet treat or two. All of the information for this event including ticket sales is available online at cityofmaplewood.com/coffee. Save the Date: The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Maplewood Saturday, May 16 from Noon to 9 PM Entertainment listings and other information available at maplewood-chamber.com The Maplewood Community Betterment Foundation Concert Series 4th Wednesday of the month starting in May Concerts are from 6 PM to 8 PM at Ryan Hummert Memorial Park. All of the information will be posted online at mcbfstl.org or call 781-8588. 10th Annual Let Them Eat Art Friday, July 10 from 6 PM to 11 PM Entertainment listings and other information available at cityofmaplewood.com/ltea Page 4 the Maple Leaf March / April 2015 Police Maplewood Police Statistics Department 1/1/14 12/31/14 Cases Cases Domestic Violence Reported Cleared he Maplewood Police Department views domestic violence as a serious Homicides: 0 0 offense and treats such offenses with the same consideration as violence in other enforcement contexts. The department responds with a pro-active approach to Robberies: 9 9 Tsafeguard victim’s rights, provide victim assistance and utilize arrest as a deterrent Burglaries: 26 14 to future violence. The Maplewood Police Department views n When an assault has occurred and there is Stolen Autos: 25 11 domestic violence as a serious offense and evidence of alcohol or drug abuse. Larcenies: ($200+) 117 70 treats such offenses with the same consid- n When the abuser used any weapon to eration as violence in other enforcement inflict injury or threaten and intimidate the Rapes: 3 3 contexts. The department responds with a victim. pro-active approach to safeguard victim’s Arsons: 11 5 n rights, provide victim assistance and utilize When there is a strong likelihood, further violence may occur if the police take no arrest as a deterrent to future violence. action. Police officers write offense reports on all- in Traffic Stops 4875 n When the abuser violates a valid order of cidents, which constitute domestic violence. protection. Field Interviews* 431 The reporting officer or detectives follow up on every documented offense. When an n When the victim calls an officer to the Traffic Tickets 6991 officer has probable cause to believe that a same address within a 12-hour period and there is probable cause to believe the same Parking Tickets 1294 person has committed an act of domestic violence, the officer will arrest the “primary offender has committed a violation against 7 Day Letters** 2899 physical aggressor.” The term “primary the same or another family or household physical aggressor” is defined as the most member. Housing Letters *** 72 significant rather than the first aggressor. n When there are valid warrants or arrest orders on file for either party. Summons 662 When probable cause exists, an arrest is Police officers investigating an incident of do- Re-checks**** 1822 required under any of the following circum- stances. mestic violence shall not threaten the arrest of all parties for the purposes of discouraging n When the abuser commits a crime. *Field Interviews are reports generated by a requests for law enforcement intervention by police officer that has questioned a suspicious n When the officer is aware of a history of any party. individual. assaults committed by the abuser, and there ** Seven Day letters are sent to notify a home- If no arrest is made, the officer is required is probable cause to believe an assault has owner or businessperson of a violation. to make a written report of the incident and occurred. ***Housing Letters are letters sent to property explain the reasons why no one was arrested. owners citing code violations. Any officer subsequently called to the same ****Re-check is a return to a residence or a address within a 12-hour period who has business to see if the reported violation has been probable cause to believe the same offender corrected. has again committed a violation shall arrest the offending party. The first report of the preceding 12-hour period is considered evi- dence of the offender’s intent. March / April 2015 the Maple Leaf Page 5 H VOTE! H ELECTION DAY H TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Visit the Board of Elections website for voting information: www.stlouisco.com/yourgovernment/elections Police officers inform the abused party of available shelters for victims of domestic News You Can Use violence and provide or arrange for transpor- tation to the shelter, medical facility or other Fun for a Cause CERT Refresher place of safety. Officers also provide victims Ryan Hummert Night at the Ball Park The class will be held at Glendale Fire with pamphlets and telephone numbers for will be Friday, May 15, 2015. Game Department on May 16 from 9 AM resources where they may obtain further time is 7:15pm. The Cardinals play the until Noon. The topics that will be cov- assistance and information on obtaining a Detroit Tigers . It is Adult Cardinals ered are light search and rescue along protective order. Pullover Night for the first 25,000 with Haz Mat. fans 16 years and older. Ticket cost is The Maplewood Police Department regularly Contact Information and class location $24.00 (the same as last year). Please sends a representative to quarterly domestic are as follows: violence and abuse training coordinated by mark your calendars buy tickets and the St. Louis County Family Court, and has help sell tickets. Please call City Hall Captain Chuck Helle police officers certified in the preparation of for ticket purchase information: Glendale Fire Department an emergency after-hours Ex-Parte Order of 645-3600.