Chris Paplanus

On a breezy spring evening, Chris Paplanus donned his umpire gear to work the plate at a girls softball game at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 1, 2012 - After two years of employment struggles, former Chrysler worker Chris Paplanus, 54,…

Note: This story was originally published in the St. Louis Beacon in 2011.The end came without fanfare for the familiar blue and white water tower that…