Florissant FloValley News

The Mighty Confluence?

Jane — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:54 +0000

One would normally expect to see rushing waters on both sides where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi at the Confluence. This photo was taken Sunday at the Columbia Bottoms overlook of the rivers, just past where the two great rivers meet. As you can see the lack of rainfall (or snow) has kept the river down to the point that the sandbars on the west bank almost appear like a sand beach. Bob Lindsey photo

North County at the Welcome Home parade

Jane — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:14:06 +0000

The Hazelwood Fire Department brought a fire truck to the downtown Welcome Home Veterans parade. Tom Anselm photo.

North County Represented at Welcome Home Parade

Jane — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:09:23 +0000

A FLORISSANT WELCOME from some of these youngsters who were at the Welcome Home Parade for Iraq veterans held Sunday in downtown St. Louis. They are: Maggie James, Lauren Richards, Gracie James, Patrick Kehoe and Elsie Kehoe. Tom Anselm photo

Local Restaurants are great for Valentine Dates

Jane — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:06:05 +0000

You Can Never Go Wrong Taking Your Sweetheart To a Local Restaurant

by Nichole Butler

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. In no time at all, the person you love is expecting something romantic (and sorry guys, but this usually falls on you!) to sweep them off their feet.

Tom Anselm’s Anti-Bucket List

Jane — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:01:37 +0000

Anti-Bucket List Works Better for Me

So how are you doing with those New Year’s resolutions? I resolved not to make any resolutions, and I haven’t broken it yet. Old joke, I know, but still a good one. Along with resolutions, people who are facing their own mortality have had a tendency in recent years to write a “bucket list”, you know, stuff you must do before you kick that old container.

Man on the Ledge, movie review

Jane — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:56:58 +0000

‘Man on the Ledge’ Offers

Plenty Of Twists an d Turns

By Maggie Scott

A thriller that’s doing its job right doesn’t tip its hand too soon and hopefully takes the viewer on some creative twists and turns. The best have you going, “Didn’t see that one coming,” more than once.

2012 Valley of Flowers To Celebrate 50 Years of Festivals

Jane — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:38:43 +0000

The Valley of Flowers Festival began in 1963 as an attempt by local merchants to promote civic beautification in the City of Florissant. Since that time the festival has grown to include dozens of events including a parade and queen crowning. The first festival of spring will be celebrated this year on May 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6^th.

Parents Serve as Panther Prowlers at H’wood North Middle to Support Students

Jane — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:36:42 +0000

Hazelwood North Middle School takes parent involvement up a notch with its Panther Prowlers program. Named for the school’s mascot, parent volunteers team with staff members to make sure the students follow the rules and the school operates smoothly.