Thursday, May 17, 2012
See how your favorite restaurants rank on St. Louis County health inspections.
Patch examined inspection reports in Affton, Mehlville and Oakville from May 2 until May 8. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the St. Louis County Health Department. Restaurants are rated on a scale of A to C, with A being the best. Inspectors also give a score indicating the percentage of compliance with inspection standards. Unless otherwise noted, all inspections were conducted on a routine basis. Crossroads Bar, 11440 Concord Village Avenue Inspection date: May 2 Grade: A (100) No comments Rate this place in our directory Lion’s Choice, 6030 S. Lindbergh Boulevard Inspection date: May 2 Grade: A (100) No comments Queen of All Saints Church, 6611 Christopher Drive Inspection date: …
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 …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Angela Lorenz has worked for the Chamber of Commerce for three years.
The Lemay Chamber of Commerce is under new leadership as Angela Lorenz takes over as Executive Director. Former director Barb Hehmeyer is retiring. Lorenz will organize and manage the operations of the chamber and reports to the Board of Directors. She previously worked as the member services director for three years. “Angela has shared with us her goals for the Chamber and they are ambitious; her enthusiasm for all of the good things happening in the Lemay Chamber is infectious,” said Randy McArthur in a press release. McArthur owns McArthur's Bakery and is the President of the Lemay Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Lorenz spearheaded the annual Fall Flavor Festival, which highlighted restaurants and businesses in Lemay. The …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The chamber hosted the tournament at Sugar Creek Golf Club.
Thursday, businessmen and golfers joined forces in the bi-annual South County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.
Friday, May 11, 2012
No one was injured.
O'Charley's closed Friday after a driver in a red minivan crashed through the front doors of the restaurant at approximately 5:15 p.m. The driver was trying to park the car when it jumped the curb and drove into the lobby. Ed Berkel, with the Mehlville Fire Protection District, said no one in the restaurant was hurt and the couple in the car refused to go to a hospital. The van drove through the double front doors and into the waiting area, cutting power and shattering the glass. The restaurant did not have any structural damage. Berkel said the car narrowly missed the hostess stand and a serving station. O'Charley's is expected to reopen at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The money was in a donation to the store.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
See how your favorite restaurants rank on St. Louis County health inspections.
Patch examined inspection reports in Affton, Mehlville and Oakville from April 26 until May 2. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the St. Louis County Health Department. Restaurants are rated on a scale of A to C, with A being the best. Inspectors also give a score indicating the percentage of compliance with inspection standards. Unless otherwise noted, all inspections were conducted on a routine basis. Bandwagon Hall, 2151 Lemay Ferry Road Inspection date: April 26 Grade: A (100) Comments: No label on spray bottle and no date marking—both corrected while inspector was present. Found raw chicken on top shelf. Refrigeration door falling off; repaired hinge. Rate this place in our …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Residents started a petition against the hall and are pleased with the result.
After a petition garnered more than 80 signatures against the proposal for a union hall on Kerth Road, residents were relieved when the St. Louis County Planning Commission denied the request in a meeting Monday. The Laborers’ Local 110 Holding Company requested a conditional use permit for an old church building on Kerth Road near Coyle Court. The union wanted to use the building for administrative offices and a union hall. Residents opposed the hall because of traffic and noise concerns. The union said they would occasionally rent out the hall and try to obtain a liquor license. “It just didn’t belong in the neighborhood; it belongs in a commercial area,” said Patty Coverstone, who lives on Kerth Road. Patty and her husband Dave attended…
Monday, May 7, 2012
St. Louis County Police said the man was stealing items to make methamphetamine.
A Mehlville man was charged April 19 with attempting to make methamphetamine after he was caught stealing cold medicine Dec. 26 at the South County Walmart, St. Louis County Police said in a report. According to the report, Cody Gibbs, 39, of the 600 block of Beatrice Avenue, was caught stealing Sudafed and trespassing at the Walmart on Telegraph Road. Police said Gibbs had a plastic bag with Sudafed containing pseudoephedrine, Coleman camp fuel, and 25 feet of tubing. All are used to make meth. To see related articles on Mehlville-Oakville Patch:
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Several Mehlville schools were inspected in April.
Patch examined inspection reports in Mehlville and Oakville in April where several area schools were inspected. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the St. Louis County Health Department. Restaurants are rated on a scale of A to C, with A being the best. Inspectors also give a score indicating the percentage of compliance with inspection standards. Unless otherwise noted, all inspections were conducted on a routine basis. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque School, 4900 Ringer Road Inspection date: April 16 Grade: A (100) No comments available Blades Elementary School, 5140 Patterson Road Inspection date: April 16 Grade: A (99) Comments: Chipped or broken floor tiles need to be replaced and …
Ed Norman
1:28 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The two greatest deterrents to lo locally grown produce and fruits are... 1. Convenience - everyone wants to have their needs met close to home, easily accessible and inexpensive 2. Instant Gratification - "I want it NOW, even though it is not in season I want it and should be able to have it!" Gone are the days of waiting for the peaches and tomatoes to ripen in the backyard! I personally would … more ›