News on the trial of the allegded killer of SGT. Bill Mc entee

I worked with Bill on several occasions, most of the time as his "partner" while on patrol in Kirkwood. I knew him to be a fair, honest, hard working man who loved, and respected his family. There can be no doubt that the world lost a fine man on the day that the alleged shooter saw fit to end his life, in front of witnesses, on a street he and I had been on numerous times.

I bring this to you for many reasons, not the least of which is that I would like to think that all of us who are able to live and work in a community, in safety, are thankful to our Police officers who put their life on the line to secure that mantle of safety!

The next time you see a Crestwood officer, please just say "thanks," they don't ask for more than that, and they darn sure earn more than that every day they put the uniform on!

Oh! the alleged killer? Well, may there be a very special place in hell for that waste of O2! You took a very fine man from us, and left a void that will never be filled! May you think about it every day until your execution!

Now, liberals,explain to Bill's family why we should be "compassionate!"

UPDATE! JOHNSON ADMITS GUILT IN THE KILLING OF OFFICER MC ENTEE! Why you say? Well to gin up sympathy from the jury, that's why. Now if the jury can only see through this farce, and give him the death penalty, justice will have been served! Oh, and by the way, forget "alleged" and just say killer from now on.

Tom Ford

NO. 313

No cameras at intersections in Crestwood! Please click for the South County Times story!

Well, at least Crestwood will not be issuing red light tickets via camera! We have a safe haven from that fiasco thanks to our BOA!

Tom Ford

NO. 312

St. Charles County trying to keep shopping centers out of St. Louis County!

Well, this is interesting to say the least! "How we gonna keep em down on the farm, after they have seen PARI`E?" Or in our case, what's in St. Charles County we don't have?

Tom Ford

NO.311

Crestwood Point TDD meeting set.

For those you interested in the Crestwood Point (Kohl's, Swim club, parking lot) TDD, the meeting will be held at City Hall at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, March 28, 2007.

This meeting should include the new appraisal of the property, and thoughts on why we should grant $850,000.00 to THF, via the TDD(and pay a higher tax at Kohl's to fund it.)

THF was asked at the last meeting by a resident to show us a copy of the original appraisal, and asked why should have a second one. To my knowledge that request has yet to be complied with, so we may see a second request at the meeting.

This is an important part of our City folk's, so if you can make it, please plan to attend!

Tom Ford

NO. 310

Have you seen your 2007 "assessment (tax!)" yet?

Wow, I guess the cost of sending all that cash to Wildwood and Jennings has gone up! How much has your bill gone up you say? Well how's 20-35% grab you?

May we have your thoughts please?

Tom Ford

NO. 309

Crestwood BOA works on police dept. issues

Please click on the header to be directed to the story in this weeks edition of the South County News.

Tom Ford

NO. 308

Sappington Square! (please click here)

With thanks to Messrs. Koontz and Robinson of CB Richard Ellis, I bring you some information on the beautiful new Sappington Square open air shopping center now under construction in Crestwood. When this is completed we will have a premier shopping experience UN-like any we have seen so far, and one that is sure to draw shoppers from all over the area!

Please watch this post for further information as it becomes available.

Tom Ford

NO.307

Crestwood carrousel to close.

Please click on the header to be directed to this weeks edition on the South County Times, and two important stories about Crestwood. And while your reading this fine publication, please don't forget to give our mayor, Mr. Myers, and the BOA credit for this up-turn in Crestwood!

Tom Ford

NO. 306

The march/ April edition of "Crestwood Connections."

Please click on the header to see the latest Crestwood Connection news.

While I am at it at it please note that we ended fiscal year 2006 with a surplus of more than $1,8 million dollars in the three funds.That I would say rates a tip of the hat to Mayor Robinson, the BOA, and Mr. Frank Myers for a job well done!

It strikes me that we have the people in place to get the job done here folks, and before long we will be electing some new Aldermen (or Alderwoman,) and I pray they will continue to work with the Mayor and Mr. Myers to continue on the path that has turned us around.

On April 3, 2007 please vote for the best qualified candidate that you believe will work to move us forward!

Tom Ford

NO.305

Two very good articles from the South County times!

Please click on the header to be directed to the South County Times on line, and the articles on Crestwood.

Tom Ford

NO. 304

Cancelled debates in Nevada, interesting comments here

Some rather interesting comments by a Democratic candidate for President. I hope this does not happen here in crestwood, as we need to know where the candidates stand on a variety of important issues!

Please click on the header to be directed to the site.

Tom Ford

NO. 303

Cute Church stories for your funny bone.

With thanks to J. Stock, I present a few funnies to lighten up your day!

Waking Up for Church

One Sunday morning a mom went in to wake her son and tell him it was time to get ready for church, to which he replied, "I'm not going.""Why not?" she asked. "

I'll give you two reasons," he said. "One, they don't like me, and two, I don't like them."
His mother replied, "I'll give YOU two good reasons why YOU SHOULD go (1) You're 59 years old, and (2) you're the pastor!"

The Picnic

A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at the town's annual 4th of July picnic. Old friends, they began their usual banter. "This baked ham is really delicious," the priest teased the rabbi. "You really ought to try it. I know it's against your religion, but I can't understand why such a wonderful food should be forbidden! You don't know what you're missing. You just haven't lived until you've tried Mrs. Hall's prized Virginia Baked Ham. Tell me, Rabbi, when are you going to break down and try it?"
The rabbi looked at the priest with a big grin, and said, "At your wedding."

The USHER

An elderly woman walked into the local country church.The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked politely.
"The front row please," she answered. "Are you certain ? " he asked., with a mischievous smile. "Sometimes the new pastor can be rather boring." "Thanks for the warning!" , she smiled. "Do you happen to know who I am?" the woman inquired. "No." he replied. "I'm the new pastor's mother," she said proudly . "Do you know who I am?" he asked. "No." she said.
"Good," he answered.

Show and Tell

A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment. Each student was instructed to bring in an object to share with the class that represented their religion.The first student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish, and this is a Star of David." The second student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Mary. I'm a Catholic, and this is a Rosary." The third student got in up front of the class and said, "My name is Tommy. I am a Methodist, and this is a casserole."

The Best Way To Pray

A priest, a minister, and a guru sat discussing the best positions for prayer, while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray," the priest said.
"No," said the minister. "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven."
"You're both wrong," the guru said. "The most effective prayer position is lying down on the floor." The repairman could contain himself no longer. "Hey, fellas," he interrupted. "The best prayin' I ever did was when I was hangin' upside
down from a telephone pole."

The Twenty and the One

A well-worn 1-dollar bill and a similarly distressed 20-dollar bill arrived at a Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation.

The 20-dollar bill reminisced about its travels all over the country. "I've had a pretty good life," the 20 proclaimed."Why I've been to Las Vegas and Atlantic City , the finest restaurants in New York , performances on Broadway, and even a cruise to the Caribbean ." "Wow!" said the one-dollar bill. "You've really had an exciting life!" "So tell me," says the twenty, "where have you been throughout your lifetime?" The 1-dollar bill replies, "Oh, I've been to the Methodist Church , The Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church . " The 20-dollar bill interrupts, "What's a church?"

Goat for Dinner

The young couple invited their elderly pastor for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their son what they were having. "Goat," the little boy replied. "Goat?" asked the startled man of the cloth. "Are you sure about that?" "Yep," said the youngster. "I heard Dad say to Mom, 'Today is just as good as any to have the old goat for dinner.'"


Tom Ford

NO. 302

Crestwood Point TDD meeting date.

I spoke with City Hall today reference the next date for a meeting of the Crestwood Point TDD board (Kohl's, the swim club, City parking lot deal.) I was advised that while no firm date or time has been selected as of yet, the TDD board is shooting for the week of March 26, 2007.

I will post the exact day and time when I receive it so you can set the time aside to attend this important meeting.


Tom Ford

NO. 301

Are "diet sodas" good for you and the kid's?

Click on the header for some answers, and what the Soda industry is going to be putting out soon, information wise, very interesting!


Tom Ford


NO. 300

Crestwood new construction!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Have you been watching the new retail strip centers under construction in Crestwood lately?

It looks as though we will be seeing new stores in several places in the very near future, with more to follow as the construction is completed!

Looks to me that Crestwood is on the way to completing a major goal, that being the re-vitalization Mr. Myers, and Mayor Robinson promised!

Tom Ford

NO. 299

Senator Thomas Eagleton has passed this morning.

Please join me in conveying to the family of Senator Eagleton our sincere condoliances.

Tom Ford

NO. 298

By popular request, another blog change!

Thanks to Martha Duchild and others who convinced me that allowing you to post under the "anonymous" lid of secrecy, we will change back to the old way of doing things effective now.

One small thing will change however, the "politics of personal destruction" will no longer be allowed! If you feel you need to vent on someone, call them, write them, but you will not be able to do it on this blog, and have it stay on!

I hope we will see posts from responsible adults (and kids,) from now on, without the felt need to insult someone!

Tom Ford

NO. 297

March, April Crestwood calender of events

Please click on the header to be directed to Crestwood's March / April planning calender. If your wondering when the next meeting of whatever is, it will be on there.


Tom Ford

NO.295

Tax relief for the masses!

Please click on the link to be directed to the web site that could save you money at tax time!

Tom Ford

NO> 294