Friendship Village Senior Living proposed a 28-bed expansion to its memory care unit during the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen meeting on April 22 This two-story addition to the current facilities — located at 12563 Village Circle Drive near the intersection of Kennerly and Weber Hill roads — would be constructed on top of what is currently a parking lot New parking would be added on the western side of the Friendship Village property “Friendship Village has been a pillar in Sunset Hills for decades,” lawyer Katie Little said at the board’s April meeting “The project we are speaking to this evening allows for us to provide a continuum of care to our current residents and future residents so our residents can age with grace within our community.” like the rest of Friendship Village’s memory care units would consist of private apartments for seniors with memory loss around-the-clock access to trained staff members The proposed plan received public comment and letters of both support and opposition at the April 22 Board of Aldermen meeting voiced concerns about the planned removal of the berm would replace their home’s green view with a view of the parking lot Long-time resident and Pointe Drive trustee Charles Crawford called the parking lot “an unnecessary encroachment” on the neighborhood’s green space and buffer zone between the homes and Friendship Village The construction plans include efforts to eventually replant some of the berm “We don’t want to be antagonistic toward Friendship Village urged the Board of Aldermen to consider a solution that would plan the proposed parking on the north side of Friendship Village’s property Friendship Village has been in Sunset Hills for close to 50 years It houses approximately 800 residents and staffs approximately 600 employees Its most recent major development was in 2017 skilled nursing and parking facilities were redeveloped Read for a first time at the board’s April 22 meeting the plan will be brought to the Board of Aldermen again in May Sunset Hills co-owner Corey Campbell said a combination of factors led to his decision to sell the property at 1620 Summit Drive in Pekin With Pekin Country Club currently for sale, and its fate unknown, Pekin could eventually have four public golf courses, he said. The Pekin Park District operates the city's other two public golf facilities: Lick Creek Golf Course at 2210 N. Parkway Drive, and Parkview Golf Course at 2300 Broadway Street Pekin Country Club is at 310 Country Club Drive Campbell also said recent policy changes with his job at Caterpillar Inc “Putting all those things together," Campbell said "we just decided it was the right time to sell." The Sunset Hills listing includes 135 acres of property a driving range and a wedding and event tent The 7,411 square-foot sports and entertainment building features a nearly 200-seat restaurant In three years of owning Sunset Hills, Campbell believes he and Andrea have made significant improvements to the property that should make it more attractive to potential buyers. As a venue for Ledgestone Open tournaments the disc golf course hosts some of the best players in the world and it’s zoned residential,” Campbell added it could be built on or developed in the future Or it can continue to grow as a golf course The construction added upgrades and amenities focused on both comfort and funeral traditions After about two years of construction, Sunset Hills Memorial Park has reopened the doors to its funeral home The newly built Sunset Hills Funeral Home features a series of upgrades and amenities focused on both comfort and funeral traditions The new two-story funeral home is about 13,000 square feet and is accented with natural light Also included in the construction is the addition of a chapel that seats 170 and a prep room where certain faiths and cultures can honor their loved ones with ceremonial washings and shrouding services “Designed with input from long-standing clients the new building honors Sunset Hills’ legacy of exceptional service while enhancing the experience for families and guests,” a press release noted Along with the announcement of the funeral home opening Sunset Hills also revealed that its annual community Memorial Day event will be returning in 2025 Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Metro Transit is hosting four “Community Connect” open house events next month – including one in South County –  for transit customers and the public to share feedback and get the latest transit news and updates directly from Metro team members The other in-person events will be held May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m Shelia Vita is challenging incumbent Sunset Hills Ward 2 Alderman Marie Davis in the upcoming April 8 election Vita did not return The Call’s questionnaire Davis is a business advisor with MMD Consultants and a graduate of Columbia University’s business school Davis served as the deputy county clerk of Wayne County She has three children and three grandchildren all of whom are graduates of Lindbergh High School The candidate gave the following responses to The Call’s candidate questionnaire:  Editor’s note: The following questions and answers appeared in the March 20 print edition of The Call They may have been edited and shortened for grammar Keep reading for web-exclusive responses from the candidates What issue do you consider the single most important issue in this race and why I listen to my constituents and bring their concerns to the board.”  How many board meetings have you attended in the past year In what other ways have you been involved with the city of Sunset Hills Davis: “I have attended every board meeting since my election in April of 2023 I am a founding member of the Art Committee and am now the board representative for the Parks and Recreation Department from fishing derbies to markets and music to parades.” What would you do to get community members more involved with and/or interested in city government Davis: “I have listed ways for members of the community to become more involved with the city in the March and February newsletters from the city.” Do you believe the city is in a strong financial position and through business projects such as Tidal Wave and Bass Pro Shops Our departmental directors also seek grants from public and private entities in order to enrich our community.” Davis: “When businesses or individuals look at moving to St they review the statistics of the city and not the metropolitan area as a whole Louis city becomes just another municipality of the county the metropolitan area statistics will improve dramatically and we will become one of the top 20 metropolitan areas in the country.” Are you satisfied with the performance of City Administrator Brittany Gillett she is excellent and has improved the city’s work environment and maintained a good relationship with our residents and her staff.” What are your thoughts on short-term rentals Davis: “There have been some positive comments about short term rentals Should Sunset Hills continue to partner with Crestwood for SunCrest Fest or other events Should Sunset Hills partner with other neighboring municipalities for similar events Sunset Hills should continue to partner with Crestwood for SunCrest Fest and the dog park SunCrest Fest must be made more family friendly and include LHS music program events.” Sunset Hills has had a close relationship with Lindbergh Schools Do you believe the city should maintain a positive relationship with the school district the Lindbergh School District is one of our best assets.” Do you feel that town home or “cluster home” developments have a place in the city There are two new cluster home developments in Ward 2 – 21 homes at Gates Manor and nine homes at Manors at Lynstone Park What are your thoughts on commercial encroachment of residential areas Davis: “Listening to the needs of the residents is extremely important encroachment means changing residential properties into business properties negotiation and cooperation to bring businesses and residents together.” Should the city of Sunset Hills be more bicycle friendly we should connect up with the Great Rivers Greenway push a stroller and visit neighboring communities in safety.” Is the city of Sunset Hills business friendly What do you propose to keep current businesses in the city and attract economic development the city is more business friendly than others As a former manager of four businesses in the city of Sunset Hills the city’s upgraded UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) and master plan has attracted businesses like First Community Credit Union and Bass Pro.” What is your vision for the city of Sunset Hills Davis: “A city that listens thoughtfully to its citizens and businesses cooperates with its neighboring communities and provides safety through excellent fire and police presence What would you do to increase the city’s responsiveness on projects or provide public notice of projects Davis: “The city already posts at the City Hall through the newsletter and through announcements at a myriad of community meetings as well as on site project signage.” Do you agree with the direction the city is moving under Mayor Pat Fribis Davis: “I believe the city of Sunset Hills has flourished under the management of Mayor Pat Fribis She recognized the need for focused city management and brought in a city administrator This helps retain the services of well qualified directors and provides citizens with approachable staff.” Do you support the use of eminent domain for redevelopment projects Davis: “Eminent domain should be used sparingly with specific attention to the rights of our citizens Examples: neglected properties which house criminal activities with vermin infestations and with flora overgrowth which harm the neighborhood property values.” Do you agree with the decision not to take over Tapawingo Streets because the streets do not presently adhere to city code Editor’s note: The following questions are as they were submitted to The Call by the candidates in their entirety other than to ensure appropriate language and no direct attacks on opponents or other candidates Should the mayor strictly adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order during meetings Should the public be allowed to speak at city meetings the public should be listened to during designated comment periods the meeting turns into an argument rather than a decision-making body.” What is your position on the use of tax-increment financing and other tools Tax tools are intrinsic to the negotiations between the city government and businesses Tax increment financing must undergo careful consideration so that it will not cause future harm to the city.” Should the city reject projects such as water towers or cell towers Davis: “According to Section 2-382 of the City Code of Ethics city officials are bound to uphold the laws of the nation and state Missouri law states utilities cannot be rezoned by cities Filing lawsuits contrary to the state law is frivolous and costs the citizens of Sunset Hills money.” A new QuikTrip is being considered in Sunset Hills located at 10200 Rahning Road along Highway 30 The 16-pump gas station and convenience store would be the first QuikTrip — an Oklahoma-based chain with 138 locations in Missouri — in Sunset Hills The site at 10200 Rahning Road is a 9.5-acre plot of land directly west and downhill from the Sunset Pointe subdivision QuikTrip plans to keep some shrubs and landscaping at the property line that buttresses against the residential area the Sunset Hills Planning and Zoning Commission motioned for all three applications related to the project — a rezoning amendment planned development permit and conditional use permit — be recommended to the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen for approval One resident of the Sunset Pointe neighborhood voiced her concern that crime would increase in the area with the addition of the gas station the real estate project manager with QuikTrip replied that security would be maintained in-house and monitored around the clock I would say there’s been a positive vibe from the community so far,” city administrator Brittany Gillett said have come from residents of the Sunset Pointe neighborhood at the top of the nearby hill though she says they “have not been immensely negative.” the project heads to the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen on April 22 where it will receive a public hearing and first reading “I’d just encourage people to come out and speak if they have anything to say,” Gillett said “That’s what those public hearings are for.” The project will be put to a second reading and official vote at the May 13 Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen meeting Certain officers from the Sunset Hills Police Department may be designated as Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) task force officers following a passed resolution at the Board of Aldermen’s Feb “It will provide these officers with valuable experience that you can’t always get at the Sunset Hills Police Department,” Jeffrey Senior a detective with the Sunset Hills Police Department When a relevant case originates in Sunset Hills HSI will be able to adopt the case and partner with the designated officers to work through it jointly Any overtime these officers spend on the case will be paid by HSI which Senior says will save money for the Sunset Hills Police Department Relevant cases may include fentanyl cases or transnational organized crime cases: individuals committing specific crimes as they travel from state to state When HSI requires “additional manpower” on a case unrelated to Sunset Hills the designated officers will be called to assist while off-duty they will not be functioning as Sunset Hills police officers it was clarified by Chief Stephen Dodge that this initiative is unrelated to the “hot button issue” of immigration spurred on by the current presidential administration Senior reaffirmed that while there may be some immigration police work as needed by HSI these officers are not being designated with that specific intent Louis municipalities of Chesterfield and Maryland Heights the designation in Sunset Hills will be offered to the two officers in the detective bureau Decisions beyond that have not been finalized HSI will offer resources to its designated officers to aid their police work Sunset Hills officers will be able to use these resources for their own cases as long as they go through the designated officers “That’s a tremendous benefit to us,” Dodge said it will get our officers valuable experience I think it will help us retain officers in the long run.” The idea for the partnership was presented by HSI in December 2024 after partnering with officers from the Sunset Hills Police Department on a case Now that the resolution to approve this designation has passed HSI will conduct its own background checks and processes – similar to a “hiring process,” according to Senior –  before anything is finalized “It really is a great collaboration between federal and local law enforcement,” Senior said “It takes nothing away from the city of Sunset Hills It only provides them with an additional layer of security.” All Sunset Hills summer pool passes are 15% off before Feb Membership purchases include a free cup good for $1 refills at the snack bar –  while supplies last – all summer long Basic aquatic memberships are to be purchased every year and are only good for the current pool season a typical aquatic membership without the current 15% off deal costs $135 for adults $120 for children and seniors and $275 for families A senior is considered anyone ages 60 and up and a child is anyone ages three to 15 A family is considered up to five people currently living in the same household Residents of the Lindbergh School District are also able to purchase aquatic memberships Lindbergh School District resident aquatic memberships cost $170 for adults $150 for children and seniors and $325 for families Non-resident memberships  – also without the current 15% off deal – cost $210 for adults $170 for children and seniors and $385 for families Additional family members may be added for $20 for residents and $40 for Lindbergh School District residents and non-residents Business adult and family memberships are available at the Lindbergh rate for those who work within the Sunset Hills city limits with a current pay stub the gold membership – which includes access to both the Fitness Center and the Aquatic Facility for a calendar year from the date purchased – is on sale for Sunset Hills residents Lindbergh School District residents and non-residents the gold membership costs Sunset Hills resident adults $330 Sunset Hills resident children and seniors $245 Lindbergh School District resident adults $365 Lindbergh School District resident children and seniors $290 Lindbergh School District resident families $620 non-resident children and seniors $345 and non-resident families $745 All aquatic membership and Resident ID card holders are allowed to bring any number of guests with them on any given day at the resident daily rate For those without aquatic memberships wanting to attend the Sunset Hills pool this summer children and senior residents without memberships must pay $8 while non-resident children and seniors must pay $11 For more information regarding Sunset Hills aquatic memberships, contact Parks and Recreation Supervisor David Lindemann at dlindemann@sunset-hills.com or visit https://sunset-hills.com/409/Aquatics For the holidays: Get inspiring home and gift ideas – sign up now E-edition PLUS unlimited articles & videos Personalized news alerts with our mobile app *Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories Please subscribe to continue reading… cottage feel" of her home and property in Sunset Hills in St The back of the Seely home features a brick patio and a view of the acre backyard where fox turkey and other wildlife are seen regularly After living in a ranch house in Des Peres for 15 years in 2000 Kip and Barbara Seely decided it was time to move and Webster Groves was the preferred destination At the end of a day when they had looked at several homes there Kip surprised Barbara and stopped in Sunset Hills at an open house on a wooded acre lot he had found on his own but had not revealed to Barbara She recalls it was in an area where she never had considered moving white frame house perched high on a hill with a commanding view of the wooded countryside it was “love at first sight.” The search was over The Seelys added the bay window in the dining room to allow more space for the table when it is opened to seat more guests it already had a two-story addition built by previous owners in 1990 The new space had added about 1,500 square feet in the form of a new primary bedroom and a family room it is a colorfully and tastefully decorated residence with an abundance of art and natural light they are delighted to share When the Seelys remodeled the family room they added a bookcase under the unused portion of the staircase leading to the primary bedroom The Seelys have done quite a bit of remodeling of their own The remodel included the addition of a bookcase in the family room tucked beneath the unused space of the stairway leading to the second floor and two windows on either side of a wood-burning fireplace which leads into the family room and kitchen was converted by the Seelys into a short hallway with two French doors that flood the space with light “The back door is where everybody knows to come,” Barbara says The Seelys added two windows on either side of the wood burning fireplace A second fireplace in the living room is gas In the dining room a straight window wall was converted to a bay window “We needed more space to open the dining room table when we have company,” Barbara says Barbara is not a fan of monochrome décor where everything matches and which features white walls and gray accents A collection of colorful rugs are accents in rooms with wood floors Art on the walls is primarily floral paintings and waterfront and beach scenes from the East coast where she grew up in Connecticut A remodeled guest bath on the first floor Barbara refers to as “the candy box” features 12-inch-wide mustard colored striped wallpaper and vivid floral prints by Gérard Gasiorowski a French artist whose work is linked with the emergence of Pop Art In contrast to the vibrant art on the guest bathroom walls the original 1949 black and white marble mosaic tile with black dots remains as the floor Sprinkled throughout the home are family heirlooms a desk made from a spinet piano was crafted by Barbara’s great-grandfather while two dressers and matching end tables handed down from Kip’s grandparents are in the primary bedroom the primary bedroom features an abundance of natural light noting that his interests are quite varied Collections include wooden walking canes inherited from his father “We have been to the National Mustard Museum in Middletown Another of Kip’s hobbies is assembling puzzles Included in the pastime are three-dimensional puzzles consisting of everything from complicated Lego assemblies to intricate layouts of every building in Manhattan made of thousands of pieces of Styrofoam The intricate Lego structures and other three-dimensional puzzles Kip Seely enjoys building are displayed throughout the home What the couple have named the “squirrels’ nest” is actually a bedroom and bathroom they added over the detached two-story garage Unfinished with no access to the second floor when they moved in they added an enclosed stairway and finished the space when their children and grandchildren visit everyone has their own bed either in the “nest,” or in the main house Art on the walls features a collection of paintings of squirrels drinking a cocktail through a straw glass or looking longingly at a full cocktail glass and have no desire to move someplace smaller,” Barbara says Barbara and Kip Seely stand next to the front gardens of their home in Sunset Hills on March 31 Family: Two married daughters and four grandchildren a therapy dog Kip took on visits to senior citizen residences for seven years before passing The tastefully decorated living room contains a gas burning fireplace and windows on three sides of the room A dog figurine decorates a desk in the front sitting room in Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday Daffodils decorate the dining room in Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday The kitchen features top cabinets with glass doors on both sides to allow light into the kitchen and an open and spacious pass through beneath to the dining room to make serving easy when entertaining guests Barbara Seely describes the design of the half-bathroom as a "candy box" in her home in Sunset Hills on Monday Collectables and mementos fill shelves in the office of Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday A 3D puzzle of the New York City skyline decorates the office of Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday Mustard jars collected by Kip Seely line shelves in the office of his home in Sunset Hills on Monday including wooden walking canes inherited from Kip Seely's father rest next to the front staircase of Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday A sitting area in the primary bedroom of Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday The spare bedroom in Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday The children's bedroom in Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday A dollhouse decorates the children's bedroom Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday or "squirrels nest," above the detached two-story garage of Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday Squirrel art decorates the room above the detached two-story garage referred to as the "squirrels nest," of Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday The front exterior of Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday A view of the backyard and exterior of Kip and Barbara Seely's home in Sunset Hills on Monday Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Sunset Hills first launched for PC via Steam on August 21 It currently features two chapters—“Doug’s Story: Bread of Memories” and “Ferruccio’s Story: Stage of Dreams”—with future chapters currently in development Japanese language support will be added to the PC version on October 3 Step Into a Storybook World of Beauty and Mystery the highly anticipated puzzle adventure game Sunset Hills developed by Cotton Game and published by Asmik Ace will officially launch its Japanese version on Steam Sunset Hills brings players into a visually stunning world where friendships and heartwarming moments unfold the game invites players to solve mysteries while experiencing the unique charm of different cities the game is poised to make a major impact in the puzzle adventure genre The story of Sunset Hills follows the journey of Nico as he visits different cities to reconnect with his former comrades players will encounter a variety of people and events solving puzzles that reveal the beauty of the world and the deeper truths of Nico’s past with its warm tones and detailed brushstrokes brings the small town of Tobik Village and other locations to life Sunset Hills will also be showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2024 Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without acknowledgment of Gematsu is prohibited Use of this site is governed by all applicable laws Website by 44 Bytes The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen again discussed a proposed World War II Veterans memorial at its July 9 meeting Spearheaded by petitioner George Despotis, the proposed memorial is set to sit at the corner of West Watson and Lindbergh Boulevard. The location is the future site of a previously-approved bank, also proposed by Despotis, which was approved by the board last year The memorial will be on the bank’s property As part of the passage of preliminary development for that bank Ward 2 Alderman Casey Wong required at that time that a water feature be submitted with the final development Despotis presented a few ideas to the board showing an 18,000-pound 4-foot-by-4-foot-by-9-foot tall black granite obelisk with approximately 120 names on each of its three sides along with the emblems of six different branches of the armed forces – the Marine Corps there would also be space for either a sitting wall or benches “I’ve got probably a couple hundred names right now that are fully consented We have a list of maybe somewhere around 175 additional World War II veterans from the Sunset Hills area – or relatives The issue there is that we don’t have those consents right now…  it’s just a matter of trying to identify the next of kin to say ‘do you mind if we honor them by putting their name on this?’” Despotis said Following his presentation on the preliminary concept the floor was opened to the board for questions While the visual aesthetics of the proposed monument were touched on a bit the main focus of the discussion was the lack of a water feature included in the recent presentation the board approved a site plan for Despotis that specifically stated there would be a water feature at the site along with the memorial “The final development plan was approved and a water feature was specifically noted on the site plan so if he were to remove any features that were approved on that final development plan that would need to go through the approval process of planning and zoning and then on to the Board of Aldermen This is why he’s asking for your opinion so that he doesn’t initiate that extensive process if it’s not something the board would entertain ultimately,” City Administrator Brittany Gillett said Many aldermen said they were strongly in favor of the water feature and was looking forward to that as part of that landscape,” Ward 1 Alderman Ann McMunn said “I think there’s been several of us over the years that have been wanting a water feature and I personally would prefer the water feature and trying to incorporate the names in maybe some other fashion.” “I very much favor a water feature,” Wong added “In large part because it’s such a prominent corner I think a nice prominent water feature on that corner would better suit Sunset Hills.”  Despotis explained that after consulting with architects and engineers a water feature is just not feasible in the location based on safety concerns due to limited space and the weight of the proposed obelisk “There’s a subterranean pipe that supplies water If that breaks … it could leak water in the area and it will destabilize the soil The impact of that compaction could affect the foundation that this monument is on and then ultimately could affect the monument itself and it could tip over and even fall,” Despotis said “I don’t think there’s any place I really could put a water feature and have this monument there It’s not a liability that I would want anyone to embrace.” Discussion between Despotis and the aldermen went on for quite some time with the majority of the board remaining strongly in favor of some sort of water feature at the site Despotis said he would “go back to the drawing boards” to see if he could incorporate an aquatic aspect at the site to appease everyone It’s not going to be a primary large structure My aim is to try to keep the obelisk and do some type of water feature – I can see what I can put together It’ll take me another month and then we’ll have to reconvene next month and I can represent it,” Despotis said “If I (can’t) come up with an alternative plan (and) if the consensus doesn’t want to approve the obelisk over the water feature then I’ll just go ahead and do the water feature and forget the obelisk.” A follow-up meeting is yet to be scheduled though it will be made public and available for community members to attend “As the grandson of a World War II veteran Despotis does go through with this,” Ward 3 Alderman Greg Colombo said “I hope we don’t discourage him and this goes away I think that these veterans do deserve that respect and that memorial I hope we can actually make it come to fruition.”  held its ninth annual “Ashes To Go” event on March 7 for Ash Wednesday Drivers could choose to remain in their car – which most did wet weather –  or to quickly step out for a brief prayer and imposition of ashes Approximately 250 community members stopped by This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the installation of two “pedestrian crossing” signs – one flashing one not – near the intersection of Robyn Road and Sunny Creek Lane at its Jan The topic of traffic and the possibility of adding traffic signage at and near the intersection of Robyn Road and Sunny Creek Lane has been discussed by the board ad nauseam since October the board denied an ordinance approving a three-way stop sign at the intersection by a vote of 3-5 Though on the agenda under general discussion the flashing signs were first brought up during the public comment portion of the recent meeting Sunset Hills resident Joe Grana submitted a letter to the board stating his vehement opposition to a flashing sign as it would be installed next to his house “The oldest residence in the Forest Ridge subdivision was constructed in 1969 I reviewed the Missouri Statewide Traffic Accident Record System (STARS) for the period between Jan The results show there have been no recorded vehicular accidents at the intersection of Robyn Road and Sunny Creek Lane This reflects a remarkable 56-year period without any incidents,” Grana stated in his letter “There is no evident need for such a measure given the lack of sharp curves pedestrian traffic or visibility issues for westbound drivers.”  Ward 3 Alderman and public works committee chair Cathy Friedmann next spoke about the signs during the committee reports portion of the meeting She explained that the signs were added to the board’s agenda following the public works committee’s recent meeting where all four members agreed they would be beneficial Conversation turned back to Grana during general discussion who (said) that it wouldn’t be beneficial to drivers We’re concerned about the children and the people walking across the street I think it’s a great idea to have a flashing sign,” Ward 2 Alderman Marie Davis said “Would you think that such a great idea was in your front yard I guess that’s the question,” Ward 3 Alderman Greg Colombo responded I feel for Joe because I think in these situations would you want this flashing yellow sign all night long in your front yard?’” This led to the board discussing the brightness of the flashing lights “Our best example is on Rott Road right at Laumeier (Sculpture Park) where the office building crosses over to Laumeier Park It’s really just supposed to be flashing towards the direction the sign is facing (but) I can’t guarantee that they’re not going to get some spillover,”  Bryson Baker Multiple ideas to combat light spillover – from light blinders to motion sensor lights to angling the signs differently – were thrown around Ward 2 Alderman Casey Wong then took the floor stating that light spillover is not a major concern and that the board should “proceed as planned.”  “I think it’s more of a perceived problem than an actual problem,” Wong said But in terms of how much light they actually emit – and we’re talking about and the angle –  I bet if we put it up tonight we wouldn’t even hear from him because he wouldn’t notice.” “If it’s in my front yard and I’m there everyday the board decided on lighting only one sign Drivers heading east on Robyn will have a lit sign all eight aldermen voted in favor of the signs The signs will soon be ordered and installed on Robyn Road one near Lincoln Drive and the other near Roosevelt Drive “We welcome feedback from residents and guests traveling on Robyn,” city administrator Brittany Gillett said There’s a new restaurant open in Sunset Hill—Eldr Eldr is at 6414 32nd Ave NW in the former Samara spot, which closed in July after five years in the neighborhood Brian Clevenger is the owner and executive chef of Eldr which means “fire” in Old Norse “draws inspiration from live-fire cooking focusing on exceptional proteins and fire-grilled seasonal produce.” Some of the menu highlights include starters such as smoked scallop crudo Entrées span from black cod and pork sausage to shareables like a half duck and a 24 oz There’s also a chef’s tasting menu for $86 for four courses “We’re excited to bring something new to Sunset Hill,” Clevenger said “This restaurant is all about celebrating the essence of live-fire cooking and we’re looking forward to showcasing the best proteins and produce in a fresh and exciting way.” Eldr is part of the General Harvest restaurant group, which includes Haerfest at 4106 Stone Way N and Autumn at 6726 Greenwood Ave N Dining The following information is accurate as of an early-April press date four-course prix fixe restaurant from Alec Schingel which took over the former Benevolent King space in Maplewood Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local restaurant and culinary scene Additions and changes are in full boldface Listen Here Listen Here Listen Here Listen Here DINING NEWSLETTERS Subscribe 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To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories we're happy to send you some reminders Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications Home> Reviews Ever since I bid farewell to Nico in the Sunset Hills demo I’ve often thought about the dapper little dog and his ability to stumble into a series of events that require his unique resolutions So much promise nestled between the twisting streets of this quaint story but does the full release deliver on its unspoken oath especially after we move into the second chapter of this visually stimulating game there are multiple aspects that prevent the title from receiving the accolades it should be claiming with ease Watch the beautiful trailer for Sunset Hills now Let’s begin with the elephant in the room: there’s only two chapters Although I am no stranger to episodic gameplay – and oftentimes enjoy its format – not being aware that this is the case makes for a disappointing realisation at the end of the game A disappointment that increases when we learn that the remaining chapters will be launched as additional “complete stories” None of us would claim that independent developers are unworthy of being paid fairly for the time to have to pay twice without first knowing somewhat sours the experience I think the issue has arisen from players not being aware that the game is (kind of) episodic and thus they thought they’d paid £14.99 for the works Whether due to miscommunication or language barrier this problem has impacted how the game is viewed you embark on a gladsome adventure in which Nico crosses paths with both familiar and unfamiliar faces you’ll be drawn to Sunset Hills for its attractiveness but beyond its dazzling looks you’ll find much depth in the illustrations that decorate every inch of its environment You feel like you’ve leapt inside an illustrated storybook it’s hard to focus on anything else other than how beautiful it looks There are numerous cosy games available that deliver gorgeous aesthetics but few have felt this vibrant and full of life There’s almost a tangibility to the imagery - as if you will touch aged paper if you reach out to feel the moving components of each scene if it wasn’t for the ambient sounds of the game so I can only apologise for touching on familiar ground it would be a grave injustice to the developers if I didn’t praise the richness of the diegetic sound utilised which unavoidably hinders their immersive quality but for the most part they play alongside the imagery like a film the way that these two elements are meant to be brought together is via the story; Nico’s journey Despite improving the English localisation It’s a weird one because there are times when the localisation feels spot on and then other times it feels like it hasn’t been checked by anyone native to that language This results in an unpleasant disconnect during some of the game's tender moments which is truly a shame given how prominent they are throughout the story Puzzles also feature heavily alongside the heartfelt reunions and new beginnings This simplicity might put some of you off because you don’t have any true head-scratcher moments This is an overarching issue with all cosy games It wouldn’t be so bad if there was a form of fast travel it makes for a slow and sometimes tedious intermission between finding and completing quests it feels like I should be certain of my feelings towards Sunset Hills As much as certain aspects of its gameplay make my cosy loving heart sing there are too many issues that can’t merely be overlooked or forgiven As curious as I am to see how the story properly ends I’m not certain I’m passionate enough to push past the cons of the experience I’ve detailed above Improvements need to be made for Sunset Hills to come into its own and I fear that those improvements will come too late Cons: English localisation needs improvement Sunset Hills is available on Steam. A code for review was supplied by the publisher. Find a complete guide to GAMINGbible's review scores here Topics: Steam, PC, Reviews I happened to see this one called Sunset Hills and I’m in love with the graphics — every frame in the trailer feels like wallpaper and the background music is extra relaxing It transports me to a Café on a warm afternoon “Sunset Hills is a hand-drawing novel-style narrative puzzle game about the travels of novelist Nico after his discharge from the army.” The game brings you to a gorgeous 3D world where you will encounter various 2D characters who enjoys a peaceful life and would like to start writing novels The journey is filled with puzzles to solve You can interact with the scenes to obtain props and use them to figure out new content and mechanisms which give you information and clues about the real purpose of Nico’s trip you’ll gradually piece together the whole story behind him bit by bit The development team behind this cute casual game is Cotton Game who shared a picture of the real Nico in the studio on social media: If you happen to be a dog lover who also enjoys puzzle games, it is definitely a nice game to try. Before proceeding to purchase, you can first try the demo on Steam There is a 10% off offer that ends on Aug 28 and grab the chance to own it before it expires 80 level 80LV logo are registered trademarks of 80LV LLC We use cookies on this website to make your browsing experience better. By using the site you agree to our use of cookies.Learn more LadiesGamers A review code was provided; many thanks to The Sunset Hills Team Sunset Hills is a 2024 adventure game developed by Cotton Game and released by Cotton Game and Asmik Ace a writer and an ex-soldier who one day gets on the train for a journey around the world Nico’s true purpose for the trip emerges through his encounters with the people around him and his comrades from the war Sunset Hills is a beautifully crafted point-and-click adventure game in the vein of classics such as the Broken Sword and Monkey Island series Controls are intuitive and simplified – movement with WASD on the keyboard and everything else – such as looking at objects Tutorials about the game appear at the beginning but can The Backpack mentioned above is accessible on the lower left-hand side of the screen It contains all the items Nico collects along the way Each item can also be examined more closely an additional mark on the right-hand side of the screen appears once it’s selected we can also access the Map and collected items We have a world vaguely resembling Europe from the beginning of the 20th century He is in a very dapper suit and has a smile writing in his journal (with a very nice tea set on the table in front of him) He is just about to get to his first destination—Tobik I admit that the tea set and the train were quite enough to win me over it’s a blend of 2D and 3D art – it looks sharp and soft at the same time which sometimes might look odd- for example but it’s part of the game’s charm It resembles a blend between the Broken Sword cartoonish style and last year’s Fall of Porcupine I was thrilled – nothing too complicated all of the puzzles and their solutions so far are well placed in the context of the game “Why is this so ridiculously complicated’ Overly complicated puzzles in an adventure game – like compiling pieces of something for hours are primarily annoying and quickly erase whatever charm a game has Sunset Hills doesn’t suffer from this problem Sunset Hills has one of the most interesting Main Menus I’ve seen—it looks like Nico’s diary on the train accessing the Options menu is a bit of a hassle because it requires using the Backpack The options include basic Audio, Language, and Control Settings. I didn’t have any issues with performance. Sunset Hills has Steam Achievements but no Trading Cards as of yet Sunset Hills is a charming and cozy adventure that takes us on a train trip around the world If you like adventure games and train trips you’ll love this game as much as I did Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) A brush fire started after a trash truck flipped over on northbound Highway 23 near the Sunset Hills Boulevard exit in Thousand Oaks Thursday morning Fire crews were battling the blaze that was first reported around 10:45 a.m according to initial fire reports and the California Highway Patrol The truck and fire had blocked lanes in the area Firefighters were able to stop the fire's progress around 11:15 a.m. according to Ventura County Fire Department The truck was back on its wheels around 2 p.m. but traffic in the area was still affected Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The Sunset Hills Board of Alderman unanimously passed a resolution approving a contract for the purchase of one marked police SUV – a Chevrolet Tahoe – along with the associated emergency equipment vehicle graphics and installations at its June 11 meeting The total fiscal impact from the purchase sits at $60,073.87 “Current vehicles do pose a significant safety concern during ride-alongs as the front passenger seat is basically encumbered by the essential equipment – the laptops that the officers have in their vehicles,” Ward 4 Alderman and Police Advisory Board member Lindsay Hof said at the meeting during committee reports “Another benefit to this Tahoe purchase is maintaining our police officers and incentivizing them to stay within our department.” Hof made a motion to approve the resolution which was seconded by Ward 1 Alderman Ann McMunn a few aldermen had questions for Police Chief Stephen Dodge inquiring about the cost differential between the current Ford Explorers and the new proposed Tahoe though because this purchase was not included in this year’s budget the department intends to purchase only one of the three vehicles allotted for 2025’s budget to offset the purchase this year and mitigate the financial impact “We wouldn’t be buying any new vehicles for two years The next car we’re gonna get is a detective vehicle so I’m not quite sure what model that’s going to be This would actually give us two years to test the Tahoe out to see how it performed Wong then asked about the fuel economy comparison to which Dodge responded that he “didn’t think it was that much worse” though he assured Wong that he would look it up inquiring about the rationale behind the decision to purchase the vehicle In particular when we’re training somebody they’re gonna ride in the front seat with another officer for anywhere from a month to three months,” Dodge said I don’t want to see them getting hurt in a collision with that equipment being pushed into their leg Hand-drawn puzzle adventure Sunset Hills is out today, and to celebrate, it just got a new trailer at the Future Games Show at Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII soldier-turned-writer Nico steps on a train Victorian-inspired world - and if that didn't sound adorable enough by itself the inhabitants of Nico's world are all dogs As the true purpose behind Nico's trip begins to make itself clear all while meeting an eclectic cast of former and future friends Sunset Hills' traditional point-and-click adventuring is accompanied by 3D puzzling as Nico gathers items to help him on his adventure The latest game from prolific puzzle game developers Cotton Game (the studio behind the acclaimed Isoland series) but if you want a little taster of Nico's adventure before you get properly stuck in you'll also be able to check out the Sunset Hills demo And there's good news for console gamers too - Sunset Hills is coming soon to Nintendo Switch so it shouldn't be too long before everyone can join Nico's journey If you’re looking for more excellent games from today's Future Games Show, have a look at our official Steam page. 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