This Memorial Day weekend people from across the United States will take time to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. President Obama in a speech today highlighted this theme today by stating that we need to honor the members of the military who have died. He also emphasized as part of honoring those who have [...]
May 29th, 2010 | Posted in Religious and Holidays,Uncategorized | Read More »
by Guest Contributor Michelle Aultman Around 10 mil Americans have osteoporosis, and another 34 million have low bone mass, (osteopenia). A disease without any symptoms, osteoporosis affects about 20 percent of men and 80 percent of women. Since bones gradually become weaker, they are more likely to break in a minor fall or, if left untreated, [...]
May 27th, 2010 | Posted in Sports and Healthy Living | Read More »
This past week the Board of Aldermen held their weekly meeting presided by President Lewis Reed, President of the Board of Aldermen. New Legislation There were nine bills introduced and read for the first time at this past week’s Board of of Aldermen meeting. Here is a synopsis of some of the bills: Alderman Freeman [...]
May 26th, 2010 | Posted in Feature Story,Government,Legislative Update | Read More »
It was a busy day at Busch Stadium this past Saturday. Prior to the game with the LA Angels of Anaheim the baseball field was a flurry of activity with the 4-H club parading around the field, a collection being taken by Cardinal wives and volunteers for the Susan G. Komen foundation and an on-field [...]
May 25th, 2010 | Posted in Charities,Sports | Read More »
by William G. Holleman Hundreds of people celebrated their age Friday, May 21 at the 30th Annual Older American’s Month Celebration: “Bringing It Together Day”. An estimated 500 people turned out at the Muny Opera Pavilion Friday afternoon for dancing, food, and a good time. “Bringing It Together” is a partnership between the City of St. [...]
May 25th, 2010 | Posted in News And Society,Parades, Events and Rallies | Read More »
This past week the Board of Aldermen held their weekly meeting, presided by President Lewis Reed, President of the Board of Aldermen. New Legislation At this week’s Aldermanic meeting 5 bills were introduced. Here is a brief synopsis of those bills: Alderman Steve Conway introduced Board Bill #58 which is an ordinance to honorarily designate [...]
May 25th, 2010 | Posted in Feature Story,Government,Legislative Update,Uncategorized | Read More »