Gannondale Block Party This Saturday!

The Gannondale Neighborhood's Annual Block Party will be held on
Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. next to Triangle Park (located at the fork of Stanford and Cornell).

There will be a bounce house for the kids!

If you plan to attend, please bring your own drinks and meats to grill. Neighbors who live at an odd numbered house address - please bring an appetizer or dessert to share; neighbors with an even numbered house address - please bring a salad or side dish to share.

Volunteers are welcome!

Contact: Bryan Young 314-727-3579

Neighborhood Meeting Rescheduled for Tuesday, June 24th

The Gannondale Neighborhood Meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday June 24th, 2014 at 7:00 pm. in the Koobs' backyard (7562 Cornell). 

Please bring lawn chairs for this outdoor meeting.

Call 314-727-3579 for more information.

Gannondale Spring Meeting Cancelled

Due to inclement weather (and a respect for the Koobs' backyard), tonight's Gannondale Spring Meeting will need to be rescheduled.

We'll post a new date at this blog and via our Gannondale Facebook group soon.

Gannondale Neighborhood Spring Meeting

Tuesday May 13th, 2014

7:00 pm.

In the Koobs' Backyard (7562 Cornell)

Call 314-727-3579 for more information

Gannondale Welcomes University City Fire Department at Annual Block Party

Gannondale neighbors enjoyed a visit by members of the University City Fire Department at our annual Block Party on September 28th. Bunny Drain (7530 Cornell) strikes a pose with out guests.

First Day of Summer!

Well, it's the first day of Summer (finally)! A big "thank you" to neighbor Bob Baglan who recently repaired the bench in Triangle Park (Thanks, Bob!)

Time to get a tall cool drink and sit on that bench in the shade.

BTW: Don't forget that this is YOUR neighborhood blog. Let me know if you have an announcement, photo or any news to share.

Our Gannondale WWW site is at gannondaleonline.org

Come on, Springtime!

Art Hill - February 2013

OK, the snow is beautiful, but we hope that Spring is coming soon!

And, St. Louisians' sure love sledding on the snow...as these folks at Art Hill (in front of the Saint Louis Art Museum) would certainly agree!

By the way, if you're a Facebooker, don't forget to search on "Gannondale" on FB and ask to join the Gannondale Neighborhood Facebook Group.

Look for new blog posts soon!

Gannondale Neighborhood Luminaria Night!

In honor of the Holiday Season, including the celebrations of Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice, the Gannondale Neighborhood Association is sponsoring our 7th Annual Luminaria Night on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th, BEGINNING AT 6 PM.

Place your luminaria orders by calling: Bryan Young (314-727-3579) or Megan Rutter (314-814-6347) by no later than DECEMBER 8th so we'll know who many supplies to purchase.  Download the flyer with all the information HERE

Happy Holidays!

Cornell Pillars Repaired (and Relit!)

A big "thank you" to the Gannondale neighborhood for chipping in and supporting the repair, tuck pointing and water-proofing of the pillars at the intersection of Hanley and Cornell. The lamps on both pillars were also updated to greener (and more pleasant) LED lightiny.

This is a great neighborhood. We hope that our iconic pillars (they are used on the masthead of our neighborhood newsletter, The Pillar Post) last another 90 years!

Save the Date! Gannondale Neighborhood Block Party!

The Annual Gannondale Neighborhood Block Party will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Saturday, September 22nd next to Triangle Park at the fork of Stanford and Cornell. If you plan to attend, you are asked to bring your own drinks and meat to grill. If you live at an odd numbered street address, please bring an appetizer or dessert; even numbered street address, please bring a salad or a side dish.

Volunteers are welcome!

Call Bryan S. Young at (314) 727-3579

Gannondale Pillars Are Glowing!

Both of the pillar lights at Hanley Road and Cornell Avenue are now lit with state-of-the-art, energy efficient LED technology (not too bright, just right!). The north pillar has also been tuck pointed.

A big "thank you" to the Gannondale neighbors who supported the Gannondale Pillar Repair Fund with their generous donations.

As you take your evening walk, give yourself a nice pat on the back. Without your help, these important Gannondale landmarks would not be glowing so brightly and beautifully!

Barred Owl Heard on Cornell

Some Gannondale folks have heard a Barred Owl calling on Cornell Avenue!

According to one neighbor, "the Barred Owl in Missouri usually does a very sparse, rhythmic "who-cooks-for you" call but I think its call outside MO varies, as this recording from Cornell University shows.

Mating season?

Two UCity Council Candidates Speak at Upcoming Gannondale House Meetings

The two candidates for City Council of University City Ward 2 will visit Gannondale homes during the next week. Light refreshments will be provided at each event. Current Ward 2 City Council representative Lynn Ricci is not seeking re-election.

John Clark and Lisa Hummel (7575 Stanford) will host a conversation with Paulette Carr in their home on Sunday, March 11 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Your RSVP is appreciated but not required: (314) 862-2805.

Linda Fried (7623 Stanford) welcomes candidate Jan Adams into her home for a “Meet and Chat” on Tuesday, March 13 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. (314) 369-0530

Find out more about each candidate here:

Jan Adams: http://www.jan4ucity.com/

Paulette Carr: http://paulettecarr4ucity.com/

The election for UCity Council is April 3, 2012.

Luminaria Night featured in UCity Patch

Tomorrow night's Gannondale Luminaria Night is featured at the University City Patch news site.

The link to the Patch item is HERE

It should be a cold, crisp night (with a full moon!)

Gannondale Luminaria Night on December 11th!

In honor of the Holiday Season, including the celebrations of Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice, the Gannondale Neighborhood Association is sponsoring the 6th Annual Luminaria Display on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th, BEGINNING AT 6 PM. Download the flyer with all the information HERE

Place your luminaria orders by calling: Bryan Young (314-727-3579) or Mike Kimzey (314-910-0149) Happy Holidays!

(Photograph of UCHS musicians from last year's Luminaria Night)

Gannondale Neighborhood Annual Meeting!

Come join us for the annual Gannondale Neighborhood Meeting on Wednesday, November 16th, 7:00-8:00pm at 7619 Cornell (John Tawzer’s home).

Let’s review what a great year our neighborhood had in 2011 and do a bit of planning to ensure a swell 2012!

Questions? Call John (402) 613-0661 or Bryan Young at (314) 727-3579.

You can download the meeting flyer by clicking November 16th on the Gannondale calendar HERE

Gannondale Halloween Parade Sunday!

Hey Gannondale Ghosts and Goblins!

Our annual Halloween Parade is this Sunday, October 30th (the day before Halloween!) at 3:30 pm. Gather on Stanford behind the UCity fire truck for the start of the parade. Ask your Mom and Dad to bring a treat to share at the party afterwards in the front yard at 7540 Stanford.

You can download the flyer here (click on the October 30th link!)

Hope to see you there!

Gannondale Block Party 2011 - We Had a Ball!

Check out the photo slide show from from our September 24th neighborhood Block Party! Photos were taken by Kim Mulkey Young, Nigel Taylor and Bryan S. Young. A big "thank you" to all of the Gannondale folks who brought tasty food (the best ever at a Gannondale event!) and great conversation to the Block Party, including those adults who supervised the children playing in the bounce house. A special thanks to neighbors who helped set up and clean up the party area: Bob Baglan, Georgette Bisson, Harold Jackson, Nikki Scheele, Catherine Seltzer, Nigel Taylor and Dave Tyndall.

Gannondale Block Party - September 24, 2011

The Gannondale Neighborhood's Annual Gannondale Block Party will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. next to Triangle Park (located at the fork of Stanford and Cornell).

There will be a deluxe bounce house for the kids!

If you plan to attend, please bring your own drinks and meats to grill. Neighbors who live at an odd numbered house address - please bring an appetizer or dessert to share; neighbors with an even numbered house address - please bring a salad or side dish to share.

Check out the video (above) to help remember how much fun the Block Party was last year!

Volunteers are welcome!

Contact: Bryan Young 314-727-3579

Missouri County Plat Books Available from Mizzou

University of Missouri’s Digital Library has posted the Plat Books of Missouri. This is a collection of 114 Missouri County plat books published by W.W. Hixson & Co. Although the exact year of publication is unclear, it is estimated to be late 20's to early 30's.

Can you find Gannondale?