A St. Louis City alderman provided updates about a May 23 meeting with the County's highway department that seemed to raise more concerns than answers.
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Larry Stone was a vocal opponent to Value Village moving into Affton.
The Affton Community Involvement Association (ACIA) is losing a key member. Larry Stone sent notice to the membership that he is stepping down after five years as chairman and leaving the organization as a “regular” member. The AICA is comprised of members from the parishes of Affton churches St. Dominic Savio and Seven Holy Founders. The group tackles issues it feels are for the long-term betterment of the community of Affton, both from an economic and a social perspective, Stone said. He said after five terms, it was beginning to wear on him. He’s 68, and still works as a concierge at an area hospital to pay off his mortgage. “Would I just as soon be reading or planting some tomatoes? It’s not in the cards for me,” he said. “Frankly, if …
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Two hundred four Affton graduates walked across the stage Wednesday.
The Affton High School class of 2013 graduated Wednesday, in a ceremony that recognized student leaders as well as those going on to serve in a branch of the military. This class was awarded a total of $4.3 million in college scholarships. Just a few days before graduation, Affton was recogized by Newsweek as one of the top high schools in the country in preparing its students for college. Join Affton-Shrewsbury Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. Also in Patch:
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St. Louis County Police said John Kannady and Kavon Porshahidy checked out and sold video games and other items from St. Louis County Library's Weber Road and Cliff Cave branches.
Two men used a stolen library card to check out items from two South County libraries and sell them. Kavon Porshahidy, 31, of the 8500 block of Mathilda Avenue in Affton, and John Kannady, 24, of the 2300 block of Timberview in Kirkwood, were charged May 9 with felony theft. St. Louis County Police said that between Aug. 14 and Jan. 26, Porshahidy and Kannady used a stolen St. Louis County Library card to check out video games, CDs and movies. They checked out the items from the Weber Road and Cliff Cave branches in South County and then sold them, police said. Porshahidy and Kannady sold the items to support their heroin habits, according to a court document. Bond was set at $10,000 for both men. Porshahidy is being held in the city of St…
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Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
Patch is teaming up with Tony Pringle, part owner and hairstylist at Metro Design Studio Salons, this week to get all of your questions answered.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week readers get to interact with professionals by asking questions on a wide variety of topics. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week, Patch teamed up with Tony Pringle, part owner and hairstylist at Metro Design Studio Salons, to get all of your hair and beauty questions answered. Have a question? Ask below in the comments section! More about Tony Pringle: Tony Pringle, a 31+ year veteran of the cosmetology industry, is a co-owner and hairstylist/makeup artist at Metro Design Studio Salons, a unique concept in the St. Louis cosmetology industry that offers modern, fully-equipped, "self-contained" studio spaces in which top …
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2:49 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
I have a friend who shaved her head for St. Baldrick's in April. Her hair is starting to grow back and she said it's at the awkward stage where it is growing over her ears. What suggestions do you have to help style as her hair grows back? more ›
Missouri Summer Weather Safety Day will be Friday, May 24, 2013. Since Memorial Day weekend is considered the start of the Summer season, this will be a good day to remind yourself to always keep weather safety in mind.
Bosnian national star Edin Dzeko, who plays for Manchester City, is the reason.
The St. Louis Bosnian community of roughly 70,000 was excited when the soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea was announced, according to a report by KPLR. That's because Bosnian national star Edin Dzeko is number 10 for Manchester City. He's known as the Bosnian Diamond. Join Affton-Shrewsbury Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. Bayless High School 2013 graduate Fazlo Alihodzic was the area's top scorer in the recent season. He wants to see the game, but so far doesn't have a ticket. Read more about Fazlo on the KPLR website. Also in Patch:
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The new owners want everyone from kids on up to feel at home.
On June 1, what had been the Ten Mile House since 1872, will open as the Clubhouse Bar and Grill. Dan Roberts, one of the new owners, said they did their research and discovered that people really didn’t want to come into the Ten Mile House. All the other owners are members of the Bryan family: Tim and Patty and their three boys, Kevin, Doug and Wayne. Roberts said the restaurant has been renovated from floor to ceiling. “It’s going to be lit up,” Roberts said. “When you drive by, you’re going to want to stop. When you come in here, we’re going to make you feel at home.” He said the whole family will feel welcome. “We’ll have any game on you want to watch,” he said. “For the women, we’ll have four or five different salads. We’ll have …
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12:13 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Wishing you luck from a fellow Dragon. Tell Wayne to smile, this is a good thing! more ›
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1:56 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Every time a new road is made to relieve congestion, congestion gets worse because more homes are built since there is now more road capacity. Until urban sprawl is addressed, the congestion relief will be limited. more ›