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New entertainment will highlight Ballwin Days

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:24:17 +0000

New entertainment will highlight Ballwin Days
Ballwin Days visitors will be counting how many adult carnival rides are set up in Vlasis Park this weekend.

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Olivette Summerfest a hit despite heat and humidity

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:32:59 +0000

Olivette Summerfest a hit despite heat and humidity
Even rains that closed down the festival about three hours early on Sunday night couldn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the 37th annual Olivette Summerfest.

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Sizzling fun at Ballwin Days

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:27:29 +0000

Sizzling fun at Ballwin Days
Extreme heat during all three days and the forecast of severe storms on Sunday were not enough to keep everyone away from the 33rd annual Ballwin Days festival, held June 25-27 at Vlasis Park.

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Optometrist from Ladue takes 2010 Mrs. Missouri crown

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:28:42 +0000

Optometrist from Ladue takes 2010 Mrs. Missouri crown
Not many optometrists wear a crown. Dr. Carrie Hruza of Ladue is the exception. In March, she was named Mrs. Missouri 2010 in Branson. She was one of 18 contestants.

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“PEZHeads” hit town for national convention

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:24:41 +0000

“PEZHeads” hit town for national convention
Two-year-old Kaitlyn Beattie, of Wildwood, playing with Hello Kitty and Elmo versions, was the latest generation of her family to find a passion for PEZ.

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Reflections of Dad

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:43:56 +0000

Reflections of Dad
For Dr. Sharon Dunski Vermont, panic led to publication.

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First festival fun in University City

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:24:38 +0000

First festival fun in University City
Oppressive heat and even spot thunderstorms that cut it short were not enough to deter about 1,000 visitors from having fun during the first Festival U. City held Saturday at Heman Park.

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Sweet world of PEZ

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:29:37 +0000

Sweet world of PEZ
Two-year-old Kaitlyn Beattie, of Wildwood, playing with Hello Kitty and Elmo versions, was the latest generation of her family to find a passion for PEZ.

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Running to save lives

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:28:11 +0000

Running to save lives
Stephanie Rufkahr began helping out with the Relay for Life of Southwest County after a friend asked her to get involved.

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Congress members added to cable’s on-demand menus

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:12:19 +0000

Congress members added to cable’s on-demand menus
Can’t get enough of your local congressman on C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 or C-SPAN3? Now you can get 24/7 access to your representative through most cable providers.

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Hampton city manager promises blight report

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:28:31 +0000

Hampton city manager promises blight report
Bunting says comprehensive report will look at successes and challenges following criticism — The City Council will review Hampton’s approach to codes compliance issues following in the wake of criticism of the city’s record on dealing with dilapidated homes.

Charpentier: A Braves new world

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:45:08 +0000

Charpentier: A Braves new world
BOURNE – As rewarding it can be to volunteer in the Cape Cod Baseball League, it can be an exhausting experience.

Hanley House in Clayton ice cream social a success

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:23:59 +0000

Hanley House in Clayton ice cream social a success
A hot day didn’t melt spirits, or confections, during the ice cream social Saturday at the historic Hanley House in Clayton.

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Conferees To Vote on FA Provision

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:23:16 +0000

Conferees To Vote on FA Provision
WASHINGTON — House conferees debating financial regulatory reform legislation today are expected to vote on amendments that would require the Securities and Exchange Commission to register and regulate municipal financial advisers, replacing Senate language that would give such regulatory authority to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

10 Of The Best Books To Read On The Beach

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:22:50 +0000

10 Of The Best Books To Read On The Beach
Remember when you were a kid and summer meant you could stop reading books for a few months? Isn’t it funny that as we move into adulthood we find ourselves looking forward to those summer months as our excuse to sink into a good book? Well, we’re about to hit the calendar’s primo beach reading real estate.

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Harrington no-show at GOP Candidates’ Forum in Ayer

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:27:36 +0000

Harrington no-show at GOP Candidates’ Forum in Ayer
AYER — About 20 people turned out last night at Town Hall to hear four Republican candidates, three of whom have primary challengers, answer prescreened questions in a Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Ayer Republican Town Committee.

Contrarian Thoughts: Dark pools

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:50:30 +0000

Contrarian Thoughts: Dark pools
“I believe the markets exist for public companies to raise capital, to build businesses, and create jobs and they exist for investors to support that activity. And those are the number one and number two purposes of markets.

AIDS Drugs Given To Pregnant Women Block 99 Percent Of HIV Transmission To Breastfed Babies

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:36:42 +0000

AIDS Drugs Given To Pregnant Women Block 99 Percent Of HIV Transmission To Breastfed Babies
Findings in Botswana study suggest women taking antiretroviral drug combinations can breastfeed safelyAn international clinical trial led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has found that AIDS-fighting antiretroviral drug combinations given to pregnant and breastfeeding women in Botswana, Africa, prevented 99% of the mothers from transmitting the human immunodeficiency …

SEC Proposes New Target-date Fund Rules

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:56:11 +0000

SEC Proposes New Target-date Fund Rules
SEC Proposes New Target-date Fund Rules

Thousands of visitors enjoy Art and Air Fair in Webster Grove

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 05:02:58 +0000

Thousands of visitors enjoy Art and Air Fair in Webster Grove
More than 20,000 visitors got a chance to peruse fine art for sale, listen to live music and chow down on food from area restaurants during the seventh annual Art and Air Fair.

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Maryland’s Sales Force Debates State Competitiveness – By Len Lazarick

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 01:18:32 +0000

Maryland’s Sales Force Debates State Competitiveness – By Len Lazarick
Len@MarylandReporter.comThe people who sell Maryland to the country and the world spent part of this…

Walkway honors Kirkwood city officials killed in shooting

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:42:11 +0000

Walkway honors Kirkwood city officials killed in shooting
The six Kirkwood public officials who lost their lives during the Feb. 7, 2008 shooting at city hall will be remembered with a memorial.

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Maryland Heights celebrates silver anniversary

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:34:56 +0000

Maryland Heights celebrates silver anniversary
Even a hot Saturday couldn’t take away from the fun, or attendance, for MH25, the celebration of Maryland Heights’ 25th anniversary.

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State track and field championship meet

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:35:32 +0000

State track and field championship meet
Track and field

Cleveland Browns look like a .500 team at the moment, says Mary Kay Cabot (Starting Blocks TV)

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:34:59 +0000

Cleveland Browns look like a .500 team at the moment, says Mary Kay Cabot (Starting Blocks TV)
Not naming Jake Delhomme the starter right now is not a big deal, says Plain Dealer Browns writer.

Congress members added to cable’s on-demand menus

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:39:47 +0000

FundWatch: SEC proposes new target-date fund rules

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:13:30 +0000

FundWatch: SEC proposes new target-date fund rules
Regulators look for new ways to inform investors about holdings.

Deeds recorded in Volusia County May 31-June 4

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 01:09:05 +0000

Deeds recorded in Volusia County May 31-June 4
The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes deed recordings supplied by the Volusia County Clerk of Court. The listing is limited to properties that sell for $100,000 or more. ASTOR Gigha B. Steinman to Sylvia A. and Ronald J. Burke, lot…

Lawmakers Star on New On-Demand Channel

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:43:10 +0000

Lawmakers Star on New On-Demand Channel
MiCongress On Demand Gives Cable T.V. Viewers the Opportunity to Watch Their Members of Congress Whenever They Like

Students from retiring teacher’s first class turn up for surprise reunion

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:43:45 +0000

Students from retiring teacher’s first class turn up for surprise reunion
Retiring Parkway District teacher Sally Orr Bokal of Chesterfield learned recently that sneaky fourth-graders can pull a surprise on their teacher – even when they’ve been out of that classroom for 43 years.

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NEW: First indoor shooting range to open in Valley Park

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:34:44 +0000

NEW: First indoor shooting range to open in Valley Park
St. Louis County’s first indoor public shooting range is set to open this fall in Valley Park.

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Fairway Notebook: Hogan Scores 1st Ace

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 06:52:51 +0000

Fairway Notebook: Hogan Scores 1st Ace
Hole-in-One: Paul Hogan, a member at Longleaf, scored his first hole-in-one on June 7 on the 142-yard 15th hole.

Author’s panic attack inspiration for story published in ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul”?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:00:27 +0000

Author’s panic attack inspiration for story published in ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul”?
For Dr. Sharon Dunski Vermont, panic led to publication.

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Chesterfield park plans endanger historic home

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Chesterfield park plans endanger historic home
Some fear the historic so-called “White House” and its barn in Chesterfield might face demolition as the city makes plans to create Eberwein Park.

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Creve Coeur woman’s pen pal friendship has endured for 75 years

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:52:13 +0000

Creve Coeur woman’s pen pal friendship has endured for 75 years
“Darling Yetta, I do hope you are well, and I shall phone again in a few days.”

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Veterans gather for dedication of Manchester memorial

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 01:08:15 +0000

Veterans gather for dedication of Manchester memorial
At Manchester’s Margaret Stoecker Park, Martin Henricks praised a $100,000 thank you to him and others like him.

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Nonprofit news

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 11:03:32 +0000

Nonprofit news
LARCHMONT: Eleven past presidents of the Woman’s Club of Larchmont, Inc., attended a luncheon at the home of Camille Odierna on June 4 to honor Janet Day, who just completed her two-year term as club president.