Archive for May, 2009
Meridian Waste »
We opened a forum here on FlovalleyNews last month about Meridian Waste services. We were inundated with complaints from Florissant residents about Meridian Waste services. We chose not to post all these complaints at this time because Meridian recently took on the entire city of Florissant. As a business person myself, and even though I had [...]
Florissant Parks Dept. Has Many New Programs »
The Florissant Parks & Recreation Department are offering new and innovative programs for children and young adults. In an effort to keep the schools, parents and children informed of some of these newer programs, a brief listing is as follows: * Discover Scuba - Take the plunge in a two-hour Discover Scuba experience! * Discover [...]
Mayor Lowery Appointed to U.S. Conference of Mayors »
Mayor Robert Lowery, Sr. has been appointed to the Community Development and Housing Committee and the Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports Committee for the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The conference is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. The primary roles of the U.S. Conference of [...]
Golf for Children Tournament To Benefit St. Vincent »
The 11th annual Golf for Children Tournament will be held on Monday June 8 at Glen Echo Country Club, 3401 Lucas & Hunt Road. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., lunch served at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. Golf will be followed by a dinner and auction. Register online at www.saintvincenthome.org or call Candice Nenninger, [...]
‘Tis The Season – Area pools set to open »
Hazelwood's White Birch Park Bay Aquatic Center will open on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23. Florissant also opens its pools this weekend.
Changing of the Guard in Hazelwood: Carr Steps Down, »
BY CAROL ARNETT Calling the peaceful transfer of power a "great example of our government," T. R. Carr stepped down as mayor of Hazelwood May 6 after nine years in office. The council held two meetings in one night. At the first meeting, the last for Carr as mayor, the council presented him with a proclamation honoring [...]
A Surprise Visitor at the Valley of Flowers Parade »
This man appears to be making a phone call to inform someone of who he is sitting next to at the Valley of Flowers parade. JANE BANASZEK PHOTO
Florissant Sets Fees For New Nature Lodge Rental »
BY CAROL ARNETT The new Nature Lodge at Sunset Park may soon be available for rental. The Florissant City Council held a first reading on a bill that sets the fees for rental. Councilman Tim Lee, who introduced the bill, said that City Parks Director Ron Veech had researched comparable facilities in surrounding cities to help determine [...]
Mike O’Mara Named Old Jamestown Citizen of the »
St. Louis County Councilman Mike O'Mara accepts the 2009 Old Jamestown Association Citizen of the Year award from Ken Smith, association president.
Hazelwood West Middle School Students Compete at »
Hazelwood West Middle School sixth grade students, from left, Emma Bamert, Jacqueline Pelletier and Roxane Dennis, with a mock-up of their game, "The Mathters of Magic." The trio will travel to Alexandria, VA to compete in the Sally Ride TOYchallengeâ„¢ Nationals. If they win, the Hasbro Toy Company will mass-produce their game. Behind [...]
