Renowned civic leader Carol Marinovich will be honored by the Southtown Foundation as its 2008 “American Citizen.” At a gala presentation to be held December 12 at the Muehlebach Hotel, Southtown will celebrate Marinovich’s remarkable tenure as mayor of Kansas City, Kansas, and her dynamic record as a community organizer and agent for economic development. And you’re invited to attend and join in the celebration!

The Southtown Beautification Committee has selected Hall’s Sales & Service, 1300 E. 63rd St., as the recipient of the November Sparkle Award. Hall’s Sales & Service is family-owned business in operation for 30 years, and a long-time Southtown member. With a combined more than 80 years experience in the auto industry, owners/managers Darren and Pancho Hall Jr. and their staff bring a high level of professional skill to their work – including auto technology teaching experience for the Big 3 automakers.

Troost Bridge at Brush Creek: The City was surprised recently when it reviewed bids for construction of the Troost Bridge at Brush Creek – all the bids were roughly twice the expected $19 million.

Mark your calendar for the two remaining programs in the Quality of Life Information Series, presented by Blue Hills Community Services Corporation.

After years of missteps, false starts, and drastic changes in the local community and economic development climate, there may soon be real progress and real development happening at the Citadel Plaza project at 63rd and Prospect. If it does, it will be because the City of Kansas City, Missouri has backed the project – literally.

The following people were elected to Southtown Board of Directors.