I wonder how some of the eateries here pass a health dept inspection. Light covers missing off all…read morethe ceilings light over the food prep areas. Chicken served at temps that will make you ill. Tea dispensers never taken apart and cleaned. The list goes on and on. Eating or drinking out here you are rolling the dice. What does their health department do ?

I initially contacted the Jefferson County Health Department to inquire about the COVID…read moreVaccination. I was frustrated when I was transferred to a voicemail and had to wait for someone to return my call. I am a very impatient person, so this was quite the annoyance. To my surprise, I received a call back within an hour from Tara Garrow. Not only was she helpful, but she answered all questions I had! It is often said that you can tell if someone is smiling over the phone when they speak..... well she was smiling and was one of the most helpful and pleasant young ladies I have spoken to in quite some time. When I received a call about scheduling the vaccine, I had the pleasure of speaking wiht Ms. Garrow for a second time. Let me say she was just as pleasant and helpful as she was initially. Amazing work Ms. Garrow! Amazing Work! Sincerely, Grateful Jefferson County Resident

awesome leadership, super helpful, even after not passing some medical things they still hooked me…read moreup with an awesome job that I'm excited to get started. awesome place to take your next step into the US army.

One hell of a Recruiting Station. The command here helped me over the course of 2-3 years to find…read morethe job I wanted, obtain it, qualify for the Army, and respected a contract I previously had with another company. Would highly recommend this station if your looking for a office to start your career with the U.S. Army!

This piece by local artist Ruth Keller Schweiss is in the center of a (drained) fountain at the…read moremiddle of a traffic circle next to several high rise office buildings and hotels. I walked past it each morning as it stands between where I was staying and my office this week. There is some video online of the fountain with water and it's very lovely. The sculpture depicts six slender ballerinas posed in "grant battement," a classical ballet position meaning "great brush off the floor." They are bronze and have the usual green tint that would be expected. They were installed in 1990, dedicated to Dance Saint Louis and are on loan to the art council. If you're nearby, cut through the fountain area and take some time to appreciate the art. [Review 19974 overall - 256 in Missouri - 948 of 2023.]

Dogs on Duty was invited to bring four of our therapy dogs for the kiddos to read to. It was so…read moreorganized both dogs and kids had a wonderful time. Librarian was so appreciative that we were able to attend. Hope to go back again

For a small town south of a large metropolitan area, there is not much more I could ask of this…read morelocation. (Note that the main branch is located in Arnold, a short drive north of this location.) They offer plenty of activities to bring in teens, adults, and families. The children section has a variety of series to get young readers interested in more reading. Good amount of sitting spots are present along with computers to search the catalog. Self check-out is available, and electronic "receipts" are optional. If the book you want is not there, the computer systems allows library card holders to access books from other libraries "on loan." (ID required to get a library card.) A clothing donation drop-off is located in the parking lot. Now for the more personal side of things. What brought a smile to my face was the cultural breath of the CDs along with modern ones like Taylor Swift. What made me feel at home were the ladies behind the counter who left me use their whole-punch (on more than one occasion) since I couldn't find mine at home. What impressed me is their collection of business/career related books which helped me study over the summers. I write these things, some of them seemingly obvious for a library's inventory, because it occasionally feels like this type of public space is not fully utilized by many communities. So, before buying a resource (for personal, school, or business), see if the local library has what you need. At the end of the day, libraries allows people to save some money and feel a part of a community.

This facility is used for official business for the City of Manchester. I went to this building to…read moredonate blood to the American Red Cross. I've also dropped off food here for food drives.

Occasion: Here for a region gathering, 4 day seminar. This was ...April 2017, I think. If not, it…read morewas March. The rooms: It might look (on the inside) like it could be a musty, dated motel, but in actuality it neither smells that way nor functions that way. It was what I imagine a cabin in the woods would be for city people. Good placement and function of lights and ventilation, even if you have to share with a roommate. Pretty view, no matter where you're placed. Meeting rooms: Slightly better than the rooms in that you're not concerned if your first few inhales will freak you out. We arrived from several states and were about 100, w a good amount having dietary concerns that required some fridge space in the common area. There was enough room for them and those of us deciding to wander a stash of unfinished food. Dining hall: Food was better than fair, some was surprisingly great. Drink selection was wonderful, and so was availability of snacks to those of us who wanted to augment what is served during our first or only time through the service line. Garden/Grounds: BEAUTIFUL. Like Star Trek-Biblical beautiful. I hope that makes sense. When you see it, you'll agree. Or agree after a few episodes of Star Trek too. No bible study is requisite to understand, I think. ...like t.v. beautiful, I guess. Not trying to be snarky. It's a well-tailored, *full* garden! Staff: I can only speak on kitchen staff... The dishwash lady was EXCEPTIONAL. She made all of us feel welcome. The meal line servers were midwest okay, but a bit standoffish to zipped up to some of us. Of the other attendees I spoke to, it felt like 70% of us felt that way. There was one lady who seemed full of animosity, bitterness and dour. It bothered enough of us, that someone spoke to someone, and she gradually felt less and less prickly to see and interact w. That gradual transformation was nice to see.

Easy to get to. peaceful quiet setting close to interstate , but yet secluded and quiet. My wife…read morespent the weekend there for a gals getwaway ans she liked it. She normally is picky about staying overnight anywhere, but she said it was outdated, but nice and clean, her heater in her room was broken, she said it finally kicked on at 6am. The ground were clean and orderly.