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Veterans’ Parade to be held in Florissant, Nov. 9

A Veterans’ parade will be held in Florissant on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of St. Charles and St. Francois. The parade will continue east on St. Francois, one block south on New Florissant to east on St. Catherine, north on Waterford Dr., ending at the James J. Eagan Center. John Auble, from Fox 2 News, is the parade marshall. The parade will feature over 50 units including military vehicles, drum corps, marching bands, elected officials and individuals paying tribute to the veterans. Following the four-mile parade, there will be a presentation of the Veteran of the Year award.

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Free Financial Advise Programs Offered at St. Stephen’s Church

St. Stephen’s Church in Ferguson is hosting free programs this month to provide individuals support and practical tools for dealing with financial crisis.

The Vine presents, “Tools for Tough Times,” on the following Sundays from 1-2:30 p.m.:
Nov. 9 – Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Nov. 16 – Housing Costs and Options
Nov. 23 – Food: Frugal, Fun and Filling
Nov. 30 – Managing your Credit

The Vine is a community based initiative bringing people and resources together to build sustainable communities.

St. Stephen’s Church is located at 33 N. Clay (at Darst) in Ferguson. For more information visit the website, thevinestl.blogspot.com, email, episcopalians@gmail.com, or call 314-753-7911.

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Sacred Heart Oktoberfest


SACRED HEART Parish in Old Town Florissant held its Oktoberfest in conjunction with the city’s Old Town Fall Festival. Carnival rides always bring smiles and thrills to youngsters.

8 Hazelwood Schools Get Picturing America Awards

Eight Hazelwood School District schools received Picturing America Awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities, in cooperation with the American Library Association.

Picturing America is an innovative program that helps teach American history and sets up a gateway for students to learn about and relate to all school humanities courses.

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Enhanced Lighting & New Frosty Show At Silver Dollar City’s Old Time Christmas

Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, one of America’s most acclaimed Christmas celebrations, is kicking off its brightest season to date with new shows and activities, plus more lights than ever before presented throughout the streets of the 1880s-style theme park.

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Hazelwood Officials Express Benefits of Park 370 TIF

BY JEANETTE EBERLIN-RIZZELLO

The Hazelwood City Council went back into history last week with a mild celebration of some major results of their Park 370 TIF situation.

Park 370 refers to the area surrounding the Mills Mall and the TIF bond (tax increment funding) is the method used to bring industry and development into the area. Ninety percent of the TIF bond has been retired at $24,385,000.

Mayor T. R. Carr had issued an invitation to former Mayor Dave Farquharson, former council members, city staff and members who had served on the city’s TIF Commission to attend the meeting. “This project exemplifies the positive impact that the proper and careful utilization of TIF can have on a community. You are to be congratulated on your foresight and work in making this happen,” he said in the invitation.

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