Mehlville Firefighter Fundraiser

9/27/2010

South County Mike

What a wonderful weekend it was for the members of IAFF Local 1889 and so many caring and sharing residents of our area who, along with many others, attended the barbecue – car show fundraiser for Corporal Todd Nicely – USMC. Corporal Nicely is the young warrior who lost four limbs in March after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan. Great weather, food, and fellowship graced all the wonderful people who came out to give to this brave young man who gave so much for our country and each of us. I understand that this two day event raised $30,000.00 for this wounded warrior and his family.

The only negative I can think of was the absence of any MFPD vehicles being displayed amongst equipment from numerous fire departments or districts. The MFPD Board of Directors and Fire Chief chose not to attend, support, or participate in any way. Lemay Fire Chief Neil Svetanics stepped in to present Corporal Nicely with an Honorary Firefighter Helmet – fulfilling the young man’s lifelong dream. Now that the Administration of the MFPD has embarrassed themselves beyond redemption in the eyes of many – what will they do next? I offer up a suggestion. The MFPD Board of Directors should stop patting themselves on the back for building fire houses “with a tax decrease” – because while so many of us were having fun at the event raising money for the wounded warrior you were at a meeting raising our tax rate for the 3rd year in a row! Maybe the MFPD Board should stop their spending frenzy and realize the best asset and investment the MFPD has is the caring men and women who carefully planned and produced this event for this young hero in hopes that he and his family could have additional resources to meet the years of challenge that awaits them. The compassion and concern for this young man demonstrated by IAFF Local 1889 members, their families, and all who supported this effort – especially Faith Lutheran Church who generously opened its doors and property up for this function – reinforces what I already knew. Now, as in the past, the men and women who staff the equipment owned by the District are the ones who make the District what it is – not the equipment or the firehouse it sits in.

In closing, I might add that I didn’t see any thugs, bullies or ax-murderers. I also didn’t see any representatives from the Oakville Gall. They must have followed the Board of Directors and Chiefs lead in finding something more important to do. I would guarantee that whatever they chose to do was not nearly as rewarding as the premier event I attended.

Thanking who participated, I remain

Dennis C. Skelton

Update for Fundraiser for Corporal Todd Nicely This Weekend

It sounds like the whole community is really getting into the fundraiser this weekend.
The guys will be out BBQing from 11am to 7pm on Friday and 11am to 4pm on Saturday.
They'll be at Faith Lutheran Church at Erb and Telegraph.

This is going to be a great event for a great cause!

I'm told 18 fire departments in the area are providing equipment and at 1pm on Saturday there will be a very special ceremony.

Please share with your e-mail lists and tell them the food's a great deal as well.
1/2 Chicken dinner $8.00 Porksteak Dinner $7.00
Brat(2) Dinner $6.00 1/4 hotdogs $2.00

Fundraiser for Corporal Todd Nicely This Weekend

Mehlville Firefighters Local 1889 will be hosting a benefit for Corporal Todd Nicely and his family. Todd is the grandson of retired Mehlville Firefighter Russ Bono. He was wounded in the war in Afghanistan and suffered life changing injuries. He is only the second soldier to survive after losing both arms and both legs during battle.
The BBQ Benefit will be held September 24th and 25th at Faith Lutheran Church. Faith Lutheran Church was generous enough to allow us to use their parking lot to host this event. It is located at the intersection of Telegraph and Erb Roads in South County. This 2 day Bar-B-Que event will include: live entertainment, fire truck display, car show, military equipment display and much more.

The Ad That Fox Sued Robin Carnahan Over

The ad that Fox sued Robin Carnahan over

Mehlville Fire Protection District Demotes Another Senior Administrator

Clearly the Mehlville Fire Protection District has a leadership problem! Over the last 5 years, numerous individuals have come and gone from their senior staff positions. But this week, Assistant Chief Jim Hampton was been demoted to Captain and assigned to Six House. Word is, the chief wanted to see the former star assistant knocked down to private. As a civilian observer, I can't keep track of all the comings and goings of this administration, but I do know the one who stands alone at the top, Chief Tim White. The Chief has a lot of explaining to do!

Call Newspaper's Owner Gets New Court Date

090164079 - ST V WILLIAM T MILLIGAN

09:00:00 - Traffic Appearance Driving 20 mph over posted speed limit

Docket Entry: Traffic Appearance Scheduled
Associated Events: 10/12/2010 , 09:00:00 - Traffic Appearance


You would think Milligan would know how to dispose of a little charge like recklessly driving 20 mile per hour over the posted speed limit. Through the years, he's gotten out of numerous violation like running red lights and speeding. Below are just some of his many infractions.


MILLIGAN, WILLIAM T 2105T-07291 Defendant ST V WILLIAM T MILLIGAN AC TR State Traffic Ticket 04/21/2005
ST LOUIS, MO Circuit 21 St. Louis County St Louis County

MILLIGAN, WILLIAM T 2190T-26455 Defendant ST V WILLIAM THOMAS MILLIGAN AC TR State Traffic Ticket 06/19/1990
ST LOUIS, MO Circuit 21 St. Louis County St Louis County

MILLIGAN, WILLIAM T 2194T-11892 Defendant ST V WILLIAM T MILLIGAN AC TR State Traffic Ticket 09/22/1994
ST LOUIS, MO Circuit 21 St. Louis County St Louis County

MILLIGAN, WILLIAM T 090164079 Defendant ST V WILLIAM T MILLIGAN AC TR State Traffic Ticket 03/25/2010
SAINT LOUIS, MO Circuit 21 St. Louis County St Louis County

Call Newspapers Looks to Be Going to Court Again

Milligan has retained the services of Greensfelder Hanker & Gale. Will he decide to admit the truth or go to court again? It's taken him over 8 months and hasn't settled his reckless driving charges yet. This could on forever should he decide to go the litigation route. All I have got to say is Greensfelder Hanker and Gale should get a cash retainer.

Note:

This is most likely a personnel related case. Remember, Milligan and the Call Newspapers fired their bookkeeper and sales staff over the last eight months. All were women. Greensfelder Hanker & Gale specializes in the defense of management in these kind of issues.