Florissant FloValley News

Is the Sport of Kings Really a Sport? Go to Racetrack to Find Out

Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:13:05 +0000

By Randy Gardner

Through the last 15 years I’ve talked about many different sports, but I don’t think I’ve ever talked about horse racing. Is horse racing a sport? Some would say yes and some would say no.

Star Trek: Into the Darkness: A Nostalgic Ride

Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:09:53 +0000

By Sandra Olmsted

For good or ill, Star Trek: Into the Darkness, director J.J. Abrams latest foray into the deep space of reinventing Star Trek for a new generation heavily, sometimes delightfully, evokes the original TV series, including the relationships, in the pace, the story references, and the acting. Central to this installment is the relationship developing between Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto).

Ferguson-Florissant Community Survey Stresses Programs, Finances

Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:05:51 +0000

Community feedback gathered through telephone, online survey will be used to guide district’s on strategies , possible Tax Levy Proposal

By Carol Arnett

The Ferguson-Florissant School District has launched a community survey which officials say they will use to help guide planning for the future of the district. The survey will be conducted over two weeks through live telephone interviews with district residents and via online form available on the district’s website at fergflor.org. Each computer can only take the survey once.

Incarnate Word Still Unbeaten In District Soccer; Streak Reaches 31

Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:42 +0000

By Jim Wieners

In 1985 the Missouri State High School Activities Association started sanctioning the State Girls Soccer Championships and Incarnate Word Academy had won two district titles without MSHSAA sponsorship.

Despite Weather-Shortened Season NCCS Baseball Wins MCSAA Title

Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:58:03 +0000

By Jim Wieners

North County Christian School was to play a 12-game Baseball schedule but inclement weather limited the Crusaders to play three games during the season prior to the Missouri Christian State Athletic Association post-season tournament.

Florissant Council Honors Those Who Helped with Tornado Cleanup

Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:50:59 +0000

By Carol Arnett

Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider and the Florissant City Council awarded certificates of appreciation to several organizations and businesses that helped out after the April 10^th tornado. Honored were Passage Church, Meridian Waste, Military Veteran Team Rubicon, Sage Tree Service, and AmeriCorps.

St. Louis Veterans Ready for Vietnam Wall Replica

Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:49:20 +0000

St. Louis area vets and veterans groups are gearing up for the arrival of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Vietnam Wall. The memorial Wall is coming to the campus of Lindbergh High School, 4900 S. Lindbergh Blvd., from June 13-16.

AVTT Vietnam Wall Coming to St. Louis Area June 13-16

Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:47:02 +0000

The AVTT Vietnam Wall is an 80 percent scale model of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., which honors U.S. Service members and the armed forces who died or who were MIA (Missing In Action).