St. Louis County Kicks Off Red Cross 10 for 10 Blitz

The fundraising blitz to support Superstorm Sandy relief efforts on the eastern seaboard.

St. Louis County began a 10-day micro fundraising blitz with the American Red Cross to support Superstorm Sandy relief efforts on the eastern seaboard. The effort is branded the “10 for Ten Campaign” and will be supported heavily by social media. County Executive Charlie A. Dooley announced the campaign Friday during the County’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony.  St. Louis County employees and residents will be encouraged to donate $10 during a 10 day period beginning Nov. 19, 2012. Contributions can be made securely online through a special American Red Cross micro site branded with the “10 for Ten” logo. The campaign will get a push from social media including County websites, Twitter and Facebook. A special message will be sent to…

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Clayton Chamber Seeks Karaoke Contestants

Spectators will vote for their favorite singers Aug. 16 with a donation to this year’s charity, The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis.

Blood Drive Planned Thursday in Richmond Heights

The event is sponsored by KWMU 90.7 FM.

A blood drive planned Thursday at The Heights community center will be sponsored by KWMU 90.7 FM. The event runs from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. People interested in participating may register for an appointment with the American Red Cross by going to redcrossblood.org.

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Center of Clayton Patron Taken to Hospital for Medical Emergency

Lifeguards and a doctor helped treat the woman until Clayton Fire Department paramedics arrived.

A patron at The Center of Clayton received transportation to a St. Louis area hospital Friday morning after experiencing a medical emergency, the city stated in a news release. The woman had been swimming laps at the time the emergency occurred. Lifeguards helped her out of the pool and worked with a doctor to give medical support until paramedics from the Clayton Fire Department arrived, the release states. “This is the type of training that we’d prefer to practice rather than actually use,” stated Patty DeForrest, Clayton’s parks and recreation director, in the release. “However, it’s training that saves lives as everyone did exactly what they are supposed to do this morning. Our thoughts are with the swimmer and her family. We are …

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James Mense

8:59 am on Sunday, May 15, 2011

I knew the lifeguards were there for reasons other than to whistle at my splashing and horseplay. Well done.   more ›

St. Louis Fire Officials Talk Earthquake Preparedness

The New Madrid fault earthquakes happened 200 years ago.

Fire officials in Clayton and Richmond Heights weighed in this week about how their cities have prepared for earthquakes. Meanwhile, thousands of students and medical workers in Missouri participated Thursday in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, an emergency preparedness drill held in conjunction with the 200th anniversary of the New Madrid fault earthquakes. The Richmond Heights earthquake plan pertains primarily to city employees and buildings, Chief Kerry Hogan of the city's fire department stated in an email. "Our disaster plan for the city would work in conjunction with the St. Louis County disaster plan," he stated. Clayton has a comprehensive disaster plan that addresses earthquakes, Chief Mark Thorp of the city's fire department …

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After the Storm

City of Richmond Heights Accepting Donations for St. Louis Storm Victims

City Hall will serve as a drop-off location through May 6.

Richmond Heights is accepting monetary donations for people affected in Friday's storms, its website states. The collection box for cash or checks to benefit the American Red Cross is located at City Hall, 1330 S. Big Bend Blvd., and will be available through May 6. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross. The city is also directing those interested in giving to the website of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Red Cross. "Thanks in advance for your generosity during this difficult time for our neighbors," the city's website states. Donations are being accepted during regular City Hall hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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