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In this issue of The Chesterfield Post…
⭐Chesterfield and Kehrs Mill Elementary Schools Earn Top State Rankings
⭐St. Louis County Library Announces Free Storytelling Festival for November
⭐Creve Coeur Lake Conservation Project Aims to Protect Native Fish
Why Overseas Producers Can't Undercut Atlas Salt, Even for Free
Cities are already running short on road salt, and winter hasn't even started. Some supply bids are going unanswered, prices have nearly doubled in parts of the market, and the backup plan is two weeks away by boat. Here's why Atlas Salt (TSXV: SALT | OTCQX: SALQF) can get salt to the people who need it most, faster and cheaper than anyone shipping from overseas:
• Three days by ship to Boston, not fourteen
• Shallow deposit that's cheaper and faster to mine
• Projected C$188M a year in free cash flow
• Export Development Canada interested in lending C$150M
• Early supply deal with top U.S. salt distributor
Chesterfield Area Events
10/30
Halloween Story Time, 10am
10/31
11/1
Community Connection Potluck, 5:30pm
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Chesterfield and Kehrs Mill Elementary Schools Earn Top State Rankings
Courtesy: Rockwood School District
Two Chesterfield-area elementary schools are celebrating impressive recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best K–8 Schools rankings. Chesterfield Elementary and Kehrs Mill Elementary both placed within the top 5% of numerically ranked Missouri elementary schools. The rankings, released October 20, evaluate student performance in reading and mathematics, accounting for school demographics and other factors.
The recognition extends across the Rockwood School District, where eight elementary schools placed in the top 18.5% of Missouri's numerically ranked elementary schools. Babler and Wild Horse Elementary also ranked within the top 11%, while four Rockwood middle schools placed in the state's top 14%. The results offer an opportunity to celebrate the students, teachers, administrators, and families who contribute to the district's educational community.
St. Louis County Library Announces Free Storytelling Festival for November
Courtesy: St. Louis County Library
The St. Louis County Library is preparing to welcome storytellers and audiences from across the region for its 47th annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival, taking place November 8–15. This year's celebration will feature eight nationally recognized storytellers, along with programs exploring folktales, personal experiences, music, humor, and creative expression. All festival events are free and open to the public, making the weeklong celebration an accessible opportunity for residents of all ages to experience the art of storytelling.
Several featured events will take place at the Clark Family Branch, including the opening Music in Common Stories and Songs program on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. Families can also look forward to A Kaleidoscope of Stories on November 14 at 11 a.m., followed by the festival's Grand Showcase at 2 p.m. The festival will extend to other cultural venues throughout St. Louis, bringing people together through the shared experience of stories and creative performance.
Creve Coeur Lake Conservation Project Aims to Protect Native Fish
Courtesy: Missouri Department of Conservation
A major conservation effort is getting underway at Creve Coeur Lake in Maryland Heights, where the Missouri Department of Conservation, U.S. Geological Survey, and St. Louis County Parks are partnering to reduce invasive carp populations. Beginning November 2, crews will install nets designed to guide and concentrate the fish for removal. The project aims to protect native fish populations and improve the lake's ecological health by reducing competition for plankton, an important food source for many aquatic species.
Public boating and watercraft access will close beginning Sunday, November 1, with access expected to be restored by April 1, 2027. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park will remain open during normal park hours, although visitors may encounter temporary restrictions near boat ramps and minor walking-path detours. Officials ask visitors to remain at least 50 feet away from equipment and netting while work is underway. The project represents a collaborative effort to care for one of the region's popular outdoor destinations for future generations.