St. Louis Intl., MOArchive for July, 2008
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DEVIN RUFFIN JR., with his trophy and medals he won in the Midwest Regional qualifying races.
Devin Ruffin, Jr. is shy in person but he is bold on the track. Ruffin, who will start third grade at Lawson Elementary in the Hazelwood School District this fall, will race in the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) Junior National Olympics competition in Detroit, Mich.
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Hearings Held on New Florissant Valley FPD Firehouse; Credit Union
BY CAROL ARNETT
The Florissant City Council held two public hearings at their meeting this week. In the first, American Eagle Credit Union requested a rezoning for a proposed new branch, and in the second, the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District (FVFPD) requested a final subdivision of property for a new fire station.
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Mayor calms fears in city after recent shooting incident
BY CAROL ARNETT
Mayor Robert Lowery addressed concerns about the recent shooting in the city at Monday night’s council meeting after some residents asked the mayor or council to comment.
Resident Kathy Wood said she was worried about the recent crimes in the city. She said people keep saying not to panic. “When do we start panicking?” she asked. “What are the plans to keep the city safe?”
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Police seek information on shooter & vehicle
While a 15-year-old Florissant girl is still recovering from a gunshot wound suffered during a robbery last week, efforts continue to find the shooter. A composite drawing of the potential gunman is circulating the media and the public this week.
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Dining Divas: Araka
Rarely do I come right out and say “you have to go,” but now, I’m saying it. You have to go to Araka in Clayton, a new restaurant in Carondelet Plaza. It’s fabulous.
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Duck Race
FLORISSANT JAYCEES had their ducks all in a row at the starting gate on Sunday for the annual Duck Race. Over 800 ducks were sold at $5 each with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.