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BY CAROL ARNETT
Florissant Mayor Robert Lowery has announced that he is exploring the idea of creating a special taxing district for the Old Town area.
In a special taxing district, businesses can charge a special sales tax. Money collected from this tax stays in the district and is used for projects within the district.
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Large Crowd at Hazelwood’s MLK Program Wowed by Speakers, Singers
BY JEANETTE EBERLIN-RIZZELLO
Hazelwood’s 7th annual program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King last Sunday drew a large crowd, distinguished speakers, and wowed the audience with musical entertainment.
Mayor T. R. Carr opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and saying “This is the evening to reflect on and to honor the impact of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King. The very fabric of American life was changed by the work of Dr. King.”
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Movie review: “Paul Blart: Mall Cop”
BY MAGGIE SCOTT
” Paul Blart: Mall Cop” is “Die Hard” for “The Biggest Loser” set. It’s John Candy channeling Bruce Willis. It’s Kevin James of television renown (as Doug in “The King of Queens”) as a bobble body in a security guard uniform making consumers safe at New Jersey’s West Orange Pavilion Mall on the eve of the holiday shopping frenzy known as Black Friday.
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Movie review: ” Last Chance Harvey”
BY MAGGIE SCOTT
It’s not a foggy day in London town, but Harvey Shine is certainly low and down as he arrives to attend his daughter’s wedding, in director Joel Hopkins’ romantic comedy, “Last Chance Harvey.”
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North County Christian Basketball Off to 14-0 Start; 5-0 in TRCAA
BY JIM WIENERS
North County Christian School is going through a trial period as one of 17 high schools listed as affiliate registered schools by the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
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Inexperienced McCluer North Wrestling Struggles at St. Charles West Tourney
BY JIM WIENERS
Jake Lapinski had seen success as a wrestler at Hazelwood East High School during the mid 1990s when the Spartans won three straight tournaments (1993-95).
Lapinksi’s dad, Paul, coached Riverview Gardens to four straight state championships during the late 1970s (1976-79).
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