Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week. An honor well deserved? Or a mistake on the part of Missouri lawmakers?
Rush Limbaugh, the controversial conservative commentator, was enshrined into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week, sparking controversy across the state and country on whether Limbaugh should be worth of such an honor. Limbaugh's name now sits amongst such famous Missourians as Mark Twain, Dred Scott, Jack Buck and Stan Musial. According to the St. Louis Beacon, Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice of the ceremony. From the Beacon: Tilley’s decision to honor Limbaugh, a Cape Girardeau native, has sparked opposition from Democrats and progressives because of Limbaugh’s often strong words when he talks about people with whom he disagrees. Limbaugh’s bust will be placed in the Capitol’s Hall …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Local farmers’ market vendors say that the fruits and veggies they grow are superior to grocery store produce for many reasons.
Do you buy the freshest produce possible? According to many area farmers, the fruits and vegetables you buy at the grocery store may not be as fresh as you think. With farmers' markets open now (or about to open) around the St. Louis area, including Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Clayton, Ellisville, Wildwood, Arnold and elsewhere, we wanted to talk a little about what "fresh" means to you. Tim Hess, owner of Silent Oaks farm and a vendor at several area farmers’ markets, told Patch that most of the produce sold in local grocery stores comes from Calfornia or Florida, areas where many farms are staffed by migrant workers. “It’s a long trail and at the end of the trail you’ll find that migrant Mexican workers do …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Who will you use this weekend for those Mother's Day floral arrangements?
The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our flower shop challenge. When it comes to creative arrangements, customer service and affordability, reader's choose Stems of Florissant. Here's how the voting broke down. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated a choice location. Disagree with the votes? Got something to say about the winner? Let us know below. Also, feel free to leave a review on any of the establishments in the challenge by rating them on the business listing. Check back on Monday for next week's Readers' Choice topic!
Parkway Northeast's Principal points to a survey you can take until May 18.
Parkway Northeast Middle School Principal Kim Brandon discusses a survey you can take until May 18. Do you have a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)? Members of Zero Conflict, the Northeast Middle School FOR (Friends of Rachel) club, are learning about the power of having a positive mental attitude (PMA). The following is a definition from www.RachelsChallenge.com for Positive Mental Attitude: “A positive mental attitude (PMA) is the act of choosing to see and do the good and right thing whenever possible. To have PMA is to look beyond circumstances, see the best path in life, and have the courage and commitment to choose this path. To have PMA is to see the best in people and to live in the world as someone committed to changing things for …
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sendak has died at age 83. Tell us your memories of reading his books—especially "Where the Wild Things Are."
My two children are well above the age when they'd sit still for their mother and father reading a book to them. It won't be that many years before they have their own children. They'll be doing the reading. And I have no doubt that Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" will be among the books they crack open and recite. On Tuesday, we learned that the author of perhaps one of the most famous children's books of all time had died at the age of 83. The New York Times' report said the author had died from complications after a recent stroke. Writers have lauded Sendak's worth, but in particular his ability to craft children's stories out of what might have been considered "untraditional" — monsters "roaring their terrible roars" and "…
Monday, April 30, 2012
Just in time for Mother's Day, this week 'Patch' wants readers to weigh-in on the best place to get flowers and other green items in Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights.
Mother's Day is around the corner and Father's Day follows about a month later, so nominate your favorite place to grab a rose, bouquet, plants for the garden; or even that holiday wreath. What is this? Formerly "Dining Debate," welcome to "Readers' Choice," a column aimed at sharing the best finds in our area: Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats, services, recreation, shopping and a host of other things. How does it work? You may be used to the two day voting period Dining Debate had, but Patch is now offering more time to get even more reader feedback. Now, on Monday, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place for a …
Monday, April 23, 2012
Be it spicy, sweet, battered, naked or smoked, 'Patch' wants you to vote for the best chicken wings in Hazelwood, Florissant and Maryland Heights. Hurry! Voting closes Thursday at 5 p.m.
For this week's Patch Readers' Choice discussion, we asked readers to name a great place to grab some chicken wings. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, three locations were nominated: You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Once you've voted, click on your favorite location and leave a review. Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this week's Readers' Choice Champion as best chicken wing stop. After you've voted, be sure to tell us in the comments' section below why your favorite is the best. And if you think we missed a great spot in this week's Readers' …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Dr. Kim Brandon's latest letter to the community.
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This week Kim Brandon, principal of Northeast Middle School, discusses Zero Conflict. On Tuesday, after Rachel's Challenge, you will see posters for Zero Conflict going up around Northeast Middle School. The idea for Zero Conflict originated with Joey Goldman and Meghan Mudd (both 8th grade students) as part of their goal to address the issue of bullying at Northeast Middle School. (Click on this link to view the Zero Conflict contract that Joey and Meghan created.) As a follow-up to Rachel's Challenge, we are encouraged to continue the positive chain reaction with our own FOR (Friends of Rachel) club. Zero Conflict is Northeast's FOR club. If your child is interested in becoming a part of this, encourage your child to speak with a grade…
Monday, April 16, 2012
In this week's weigh-off 'Patch' wants to know where to find the best wings in Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights.
Formerly "Dining Debate," welcome to "Reader's Choice," a column aimed at sharing the best finds in our area: Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats, services, recreation, shopping and a host of other things. How does it work? You may be used to the two day voting period Dining Debate had, but Patch is now offering more time to get even more reader feedback. Now, on Monday, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place for a certain topic. This week we're looking for good chicken wings. Do you know a place that has a good wing special? What about a wing spot with the best special sauce? Well nominate them. . You can let us …
Friday, April 13, 2012
Florissant-based Morning Star Tax Services and Hazelwood-based Richard Smith Tax Services tie for Reader's Choice tax service. Will you use either to do your taxes before next week's deadline?
The votes have been cast and we have a winner. Last week Patch asked readers to noinate thier choice for a great last minute tax preparer. Florissant-based Morning Star Tax Services and Hazelwood-based Richard Smith Tax Services tied Reader's Choice tax service. Here's how the voting broke down. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated a choice location. This week's poll votes were a little light. Do you have a topic you think deserves to be debated? Tell us in the comments section. Disagree with the votes? Got something to say about the winner? Let us know below. Also, feel free to leave a review on any of the businesses in the challenge by rating them on the business listing. Check back on Monday for next week's Reader's Choice …
janet tucker
11:38 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2012
that's pretty much what i was going to say. yes, he is extremely rude and extremely narcissistic. there are a lot of good people from missouri. do we really have to waste time on this guy? more ›