Archive for December, 2009
Area Figure Skating Students Demonstrate Talent, »
Three Hazelwood School District student figure skaters spent some time on the ice in the fall showcasing their figure skating talents. Kristina Nguyen, 13, an eighth grader at Hazelwood West Middle School, placed fifth out of more than 100 skaters, scoring 81.58 points in the Upper Great Lakes Regional skating competition in October. She [...]
The Dining Divas Celebrate the Season at Home »
BY LISA KAMPETER The Dining Divas claim to be festive all year long as we excitedly discover new and different restaurants. This holiday season, we kept the festivities home. Instead of venturing out to a restaurant new to us, we ventured out to a few Diva homes for a progressive dinner party. The Divas would all agree. Restaurants couldn’t [...]
Joyous Greetings from the Independent News »
By Gary Green
Greetings from the Independent News Staff »
By Gary Green
Greetings from the Independent News Staff »
By Gary Green
Greetings from the Independent News Staff »
By Gary Green
Spagnuola Shouldn’t Get Mad About Titans Going »
By Randy Gardneer It's looks like all of the wishes in the world from Santa won't be able to but us a winner as far as the Rams. This past week was almost embarrassing to watch. Nothing went right for this team including a whole host of penalties. I will leave my thoughts on Richie Incognito out of this column since it is the holidays and [...]
Christmas Giving Spirit Prevails in North County »
(Editor's Note: For the third year in a row we are highlighting some of the Christmas giving spirit of our residents even in a down economy) By Carol Arnett Several North County schools, churches, and civic groups are getting into the Christmas spirit with toy drives, gift collections, and other special projects. At Hazelwood West, [...]
State To Begin Florissant Audit »
By Carol Arnett The state of Missouri will begin its audit of Florissant this month. Debra Lewis, an auditor from the state, spoke to the city council at Monday’s council meeting to explain the process. A group calling itself the Friends of Florissant submitted the petition requesting the audit to the state. The state requires a percentage [...]
Students Gifts to Support Room at the Inn Families »
HAZELWOOD WEST DONATIONS: Two girls from Hazelwood West High wait patiently to load a box full of gifts onto a bus bound for Room at the Inn, an organization that serves homeless and needy families. Students Gifts to Support Room at the Inn Families Students at Hazelwood West High School continued a tradition of supporting families [...]
