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Hazelwood’s 2010 Harvestfest Offers Theme of ‘Go Green!’

Jane — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:48:05 +0000

Applicants Sought For Miss Hazelwood, Sept. 11^th Parade

“Going Green!” is the theme of this year’s Hazelwood Harvestfest, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 to 6. After the parade, a full day of fun activities for people of all ages is planned at Howdershell Park, located at 6800 Howdershell Road and next to Hazelwood’s Firehouse #2.

Luau Held in Old Town Florissant

Jane — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:17:23 +0000

Florissant Old Town Partners held a “luau” for its Wednesday Night Out in Old Town in front of Stems on rue St. Francois St. A good crowd came out for a cool evening. Florissant’s own resident gorilla ( aka A.J. Freihoff) handed out hugs and high fives.

Mark Your Calendar

Jane — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:51:44 +0000

To include your activity in the calendar, email the information to independentnws@aol.com.

Friday, Aug. 27

VFW Post 4105 Ladies Auxiliary will have a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 pm, 410 Rue Saint Francois, Old Town Florissant. 314 831- 6121 for information.

BioMérieux 2010 Odyssey Tour Makes Stop in Hazelwood

Jane — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:45:27 +0000

Inside the BioMerieux 2010 Odyssey Tour trailer that recently made a stop in Hazelwood where the company is building a large facility..

Company Has Facility in Hazelwood

The bioMérieux 2010 Odyssey Tour rolled into town recently and made a stop at the company’s facility in the City of Hazelwood. Its purpose is to go across the country, including Canada, visiting tradeshows and regional events to promote S.M.A.R.T. (Solutions to Manage the Anti-microbial Resistance Threat) among industry professionals. Odyssey’s mission is to provide clinicians with innovative training and education on advanced diagnostic solutions.

Homicide Suspect from Michigan Arrested in Florissant

Jane — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:55:34 +0000

A Florissant Police officer’s investigation of a man sleeping behind a 7-11 store resulted in the arrest of a homicide suspect from Walker, Michigan. The suspect is identified as: Jack Jacqmain, White / male, DOB: 01/25/1958 (52.)

Reading of E-Mails Debated Before Florissant Council

Jane — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:20:51 +0000

By Carol Arnett

“I feel like I need a whistle and striped shirt,” City Attorney John Hessel said at Monday’s Florissant City Council meeting.

Hessel’s comment came after Councilwoman Karen McKay asked to have e-mails between the council and the administration entered into the meeting under communications. Councilman Tom Schneider questioned Hessel as to whether the e-mails should be entered.

Doggie Pool Party closes the season at Koch Aquatic Center

Jane — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:20:19 +0000

Jane Banaszek photos

Koch Park Aquatic Center in Florissant held its annual Doggie Pool Party on Friday, Aug. 20 and Saturday, Aug. 21. This is a popular event with owners of water loving dogs.

Movie review: The Switch

Jane — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:19:56 +0000

THE SWITCH stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman .

By SANDRA OLMSTED

In the The Switch, which is more worth seeing for the acting than the predictable, more-sweet-than-funny story, Jennifer Aniston (The Bounty Hunter) imbues Kassie with her mature, everywoman charm which adds much to the film. However, since the first images are of Jason Bateman (Couples Retreat), the audience knows it is not Aniston’s character, but Bateman’s, which is central to the story.

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