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  • Why did Chesterfield's mayor break a tie over a $30,000 sculpture?

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Chesterfield mayor breaks tie in contested vote to purchase sculptures (westnewsmagazine.com) — Chesterfield's mayor has just broken a 4–4 City Council tie to spend $30,000 in parks funds on three public sculptures, including the return of the Yue Ling Chen statue to Central Park. Supporters praised the artwork's quality and symbolism, while opponents questioned its relevance and timing as the city considers a costly new aquatic center and higher taxes.
   

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    Tuesday September 1
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    Parkway C-2 999 Executive Pkwy Dr, Suite 100 Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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    Carman Trails Elementary Chesterfield, MO 63017
    6:30 pm
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    Parkway C-2 Chesterfield, MO 63017
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    Shenandoah Valley Elementary Chesterfield, MO 63017
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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 28
  • First Days for Students at CCL
    Center for Creative Learning Rockwood School District, (CCL), 26
    9:33 am
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    Westridge Elem. Ballwin, MO 63011
    6:30 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • Make-Up Senior Portraits
    Lafayette Sr. High Lafayette High School, 17050 Clayton Rd, Wildwood, MO 63011, USA
    8:00 am
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