The Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) took the first step toward granting a tax abatement for a proposed $45 million senior-housing development on the Research Medical Center Brookside Campus. During its monthly meeting, the PIEA voted unanimously to authorize a blight study and approve a general development plan for a 13.3-acre portion of the 37-acre outpatient campus. If blight is determined, Sonoma Development Partners LLC will seek property tax abatement.

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The Waldo Tower Historic Society, a certified 501(c) (3) organization, was founded with its sole mission to preserve the water tower located in Tower Park at 75th Street & Holmes. The society has support from Councilwomen Jan Marcason and Beth Gottstein, Water Department, Parks & Recreation Department, as well as area homes and business associations.

Lights, camera, auction!
Saturday, April 24

St. Elizabeth is headed to Hollywood! The wheels are in motion for the 2010 CPTA Casino Night and Auction! The goal this year is not only raising money to help support St. Elizabeth School, 14 W. 75th St., but to encourage parents, friends and community members to be a major part of this wonderful fundraiser. For more information about ticket purchase, donations, sponsorships, volunteering, and advertisement, contact Cher Baker, cher_baker1@hotmail.com or call 816- 333-1408. You can also check out the auction website at www.StEsCasinoNight.com. Here's Looking At You, Kid!

Singles Available for Community Service (SACS) announced it volunteered a total of 3,568 hours for 74 different non-profit organizations throughout the KC metropolitan area in 2009. The total hours break down to 152 members participating in 159 separate events, or an average of 13 events per month.

This month, the Southtown Beautification Committee selected the Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St., as the Sparkle award recipient. The Center provides our area with a unique combination of new investment, added employment, and sustainable building.