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Nancy Schnoebelen and Joe Imbs

At Tuesday night’s Cardinals/Bank of America salute to the 2011 National League World Series, a brewery source divulged that AB iNBEV “is pissed off at Mayor Francis Slay for his friendly wager of Schlafly Beer over AB products with Arlington, TX Mayor Robert Chuck.” However, Slay’s chief of staff Jeff Rainford said, “It will be fixed.” Furthermore, the brewery source said the matter “has gone all the way up to top officials and some of them are vowing to withdraw all support of the city.” Rainford, with his daughter, Claire, a soph at Nerinx Hall, jammered with Husch Blackwell partner and real estate guru Gregory Smith. Across the buffet, RCGA’s

Colleen and Kurt Reinlein

outgoing chief Dick Fleming said when he steps down in December, he will turn to “the philanthropic sector.” His and wife, Sarah’s, heiress, Caitlin, is an intern at the White House. Brian Wahby, chairman of the St. Louis Democratic Central Committee, confided he will run for St. Louis Treasurer in the upcoming election. With Wahby were: his wife, Robbyn; J.C. Corcoran; John Ulett. Then, we learned from a City Hall tipster, that a new animal care facility will open in a building on West Florissant Avenue to replace the one on Gasconade Avene, that was built during World War II. Chef

Dr. Hashim Raza and Ken Reitz

extraordinaire Lisa Slay, who delights patrons at Remy’s, popped that her brother and sister-in-law David and Gail Slay of L.A., are bursting with pride that son, David Slay, Jr., is studying sports management at Bond University in Australia. U.S. Banks’ Joe Imbs introed Nancy Schnoebelen, “My significant other for three years,” he cooed. A trio of U.S. Marine recruiters got an earful about our town from Caseyville, Illinois’ Sgt. Matthew Tucker. Creve Coeur Camera’s Steve Weiss was on hand to snap pics with his ever-lovin’ gal pal, Jenny Cosby. Lodging Hospitality & Management’s Bob O’Loughlinsaid he’s awaiting word on Brownfields tax incentives

Dick Fleming and Mike Owens

and credits “and then we’ll decide what to do about restaurants,” at the Cheshire, he offered. Former Cardinal outfielder and Cardinals Care’s Ted Savage was the center of attraction in one area, while nearby geriatric specialist Dr. Hashim Raza ruminated with Ken Reitz, known as “The Zamboni” during his run with the Cardinals (1972-1975 and 1977-1980). Tom Villa was greeted and solaced on his bout with soil bacteria in his arm for which he’s undergone eight surgeries. Villa ran in the election for mayor, which was won by Freeman Bosley, Jr. Ald. Bosley, Sr.was spotted at the bar munching on dinner and stopped to say his

Ald. Freeman Bosley, Sr.

proposed $500 million development in the Salisbury strip in Hyde Park was uppermost in his mind. On hand at the gala were: Laninya Cason with KMOX sportscaster Mike Claiborne; Board of Aldermen’s Kacie Starr Triplett, Sam Moore with his wife, Linda; Marlene Davis; License Collector Mike McMillan and Laura and AON’s Kurt Reinlein. Colleen and Ron Watermon, Cards’ savvy PR and civic affairs exec, made the rounds to insure that all 2,500 guests were pleased with the buffet prepared by chefs from Baltimore, Cincy and elsewhere, the Cadence Drum Troop, the Clydesdale and Budweiser Beer Wagon, live painting by Kyle Lucks and Steve Shankman’s musical troupes.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Matthew Tucker flanked by Sgts. Alvaro Aro and Luis Pagan

Linda and Sam Moore, Kacie Starr Triplett, Mike McMillan and Marlene Davis

J.C. Corcoran, John Ulett, Brian and Robbyn Wahby

Steve Weiss and Jenny Cosby

Jeff and Claire Rainford and Gregory Smith

Laninya Cason with Mike Claiborne

Podiatric specialist Jeffrey Brooks told us at Il Bel Lago, that he now has nine clinics and teaches 3-year courses of certified programs. BTW: Brooks and Joyce Sigrid Brooks have called off their marriage. . .Earlier, Mike Jones, senior advisor to County Exec Charlie Dooley, ruminated at Canyon Cafe about Francis Slay, Sr., and son/Mayor Francis Slay. Of the latter, he said, “That’s an apple that fell far from the tree”. . .A celebration of judges, who have served 25 years on the bench, will be held by the Lawyers Association at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 15 at the Westin Hotel. A special recognition of retired Mo. Supreme Court Judge Mike Wolff will also be held then. Judges to be honored are: Ken Romines; Bob Dierker and City Commissioner of Family Court Anne-Marie Clarke. They’re going fast now – those old-timers who remember the legendary judges, both circuit and federal, who made headline news. For those who love our town, there has been an irresistible and neurotic fascination with those judges. Besides, in those days there was honest graft and overflowing dockets. Among them were: George Moore; Ken Wangelin; Jim Meredith; Jack Reagan; Roy Harper; and Jack Nangle. There were lawyers, who didn’t have to use the media for all it was worth, when the media seemed pathetically eager to be used. Charlie Shaw, Ed Dowd, Rex Carr, Jake Lashly, Ken Teasdale, Tom Guilfoil, Morris Shenker, Rex Caruthers and Curtis Crawford, who stood proudly on their own reputations. . . “We’re keeping Markus Bluestein’s pioneering spirit alive,” said John Demas, consultant to Mallia Color/Design Studio, which bows Sept. 13 at 11772 Olive Blvd. Owner Cara Wuebbeling has attracted a number of the late Bluestein’s specialists at his Facade Salon including: Mark Lewis; Grace Henson Ballance and Lisa Weber.

Cool Down St. Louis, the regional energy assistance and public education charity, which is the summer program of Heat-Up St. Louis, Inc., has received $300,000 in grants to help seniors and the disabled purchase air conditioners or help pay utility bills of those qualified in low-income households via AmerenUE.  Monies are also provided by the Missouri Foundation for Health, a philanthopic organization whose vision is to improve the health of people in the communities it serves. To that end, Dr. James Kimmey, president and CEO of the Foundation for Health, was presented the Community Leadership Award by Dr. Janes Knight and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. Others chipping in big bucks have been: the Utility Tax Fund for the City of St. Louis; Hardee’s and Vatterott College.

LEFT TO RIGHT DR. JAMES KNIGHT; DR. JAMES KIMMEY MAYOR FRANCIS SLAY

The jury is not in, if Aldermanic Prez Lewis Reed, who sailed to victory with more than 85 percent of the votes against a Green Party candidate, got caught with his political pants down.  In one of the meetings of the Board of E&A, Reed, Comptroller Darlene Green and Mayor Slay made some serious cuts in the firefighters’ budget.  On the chopping block was the position of captain.  Reed vocally pushed for the threesome to keep an unfilled captain’s position in the budget.  When asked by Slay who’s up for bootstrap promotion, Reed was mum, but a quick-thinking staffer shouted, “Chris Moliter? ” The mayor deadpanned, “I don’t think so.”  Then, they voted to eliminate the position to save taxpayers thousands of bucks. BTW: Moliter is prez of Firefighters Local 73, which endorsed Reed and is negotiating with the city. Sorry, Lewis.

Fond memories of the politically savvy and generous philanthropist Gene Slay were recalled this week as he was laid to rest. At the wake, one grieving pal recalled Slay’s success at networking: “Usually, when he attended a football game he would leave his box for a few minutes and go outside, where he could make at least two business deals during one game.” That was Gene all over – the ultimate communicator. Within the last few years, both of us were treated by the same ent specialist for conditions that were misdiagnosed. Subsequently Slay underwent surgery that went awry by the doctor; the columnist sought a second opinion, which turned out to be cancer and was surgically removed. We lamented over lunch one day and he roared, “Let’s sue the son-of-a-bitch!” Neither of us sued. He was much sought after during our many lunches in the cafeteria at St. Raymond Maronite Catholic Church. He knew no strangers. We were interrupted frequently by politicians seeking advice and by his cousin the late Francis Slay, Sr., who never failed to lay on a joke and get a belly-full of laughter from Slay. One of the cooks and some servers usually sought Slay’s approval for the food, He was occasionally greeted by Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon Robert Shaheen, his treasured friend. Occasionally, Slay and the columnist would be joined by his long time pal and Palestinian-born Ray Irani, a yesteryear researcher with Monsanto, who now serves as chairman and CEO of Occidental Petroleum.

QUOTEMS
The crowds paid their respects to Slay’s widow Joan and their children
and then streamed out of the chapel on to the street and turned to other
matters:
Bishop Shaheen: “In May, I’ll dedicate our new educational center at St.
Raymond’s.”

Retired U.S. Marshall and previous St. Louis Police Chief Ron Henderson
to the columnist: “Remember when I took you out on the tarmac to greet Pope John Paul II? I got chewed out for that!”

Marianist Culinary Service exec and former Chaminade College Prep caterer Brother Leo Slay: “I’m now doing catering for the U.S. military.”

Alberta “Bert” Doherty, widow of St. Louis Chief of Detectives John Doherty: “I live near the St. Peters estate of August Busch, III. I’ll miss Gene so much.”

Losing candidate for East St. Louis mayor Carl Officer: “I lost because
of absentee ballots.”

Peter Slay is off to Gotham to carry on the tradition of family members in the restaurant business.  He will become a chef at Daniel Boulud’s award-winning Cafe Boulud. Peter’s pop is Ray Slay and grandparents are Anna and the late Francis Slay, Sr.,. . .The ovens will fire up May 1 at the born-again Pratzel’s bakery, where Jonathan Mills settles in as owner.  His wife is top barrister Jill Silverstein, heiress of Merle “Ruffy” Silverstein. . .The New York Times has featured photos and stories about two athletically impressive Missouri college students.  On Sunday, an inspirational page one piece profiled Missouri State University student Jordan Underwood, who is back to pitching for the school’s team despite having lost his left eye to a hard line drive.  On Monday, the Times reported about Catherine Walker and her Rolla teammates, repping Missouri University of Science and Tech at Rolla in the 33rd International intercollegiate Mining Competition in Reno.  (Who knew that was even a sport?).

On the heels of the Missouri Earnings Tax Initiative (Prop. A) which he heavily supported, conservative millionaire Rex Sinquefeld said he is poised to launch a petition in April to abolish the Missouri income tax.  With his wife, Dr. Jeanne Sinquefeld, he greeted 500 guests at the St. Vincent Christmas benefit at the Chase Hotel.  (Rex was raised at the St. Vincent orphanage.)  Within earshot were Maggie and Ron Holtman, Rex’s basketball coach, as well as Brenda Talent of the Show Me Institute, where she said a new study “shows how the economy can grow by eliminating the taxes.”  Asked about her husband, Jim, and his reputed run for U.S. Senate, she demurred and then said she told him, “You run in one election and then run in another?” Attorney and advisor to County Exec Charlie Dooley, John Temporiti, had a take on that, when he said, “If Ann Wagner takes the RNC chair post, Talent will probably run for U.S. Senate.”  With Temporiti was his and wife Karen’s son/barrister Michael, who has begun working at the firm where dad works. After they met and greeted, the Temporitis were off and running to the Log Cabin Club to hear Karl Rove, hosted by The Roundtable group. “Hold your enemies close,” chuckled John. St. Louis Aldermanic prez Lewis Reed was joined by state rep Rodney Hubbard, Sr., and Jr., after which Reed speculated on License Collector Michael McMillan‘s possible run for St.Louis mayor.  “Mike’s a hard worker. But, I’m not going to pit him against Francis Slay,” insisted Reed. Meanwhile, McMillan is off to Malaysia for three weeks on a State Department exchange program.