Thursday, February 7, 2013
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer all your questions about planning your vacation in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about vacation planning. We still have a few months before it's time to get out the flip-flops and beach towels, but it's not too early to start planning your spring and summer vacations. Patch wants to help you get your questions answered. But we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts: Have a question for our experts? Ask below!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Patch is looking for experts who can offer their expertise and advice about planning spring and summer get-aways this week.
We still have a few months before it's time to get out the flip-flops and beach towels, but it's not too early to start planning your spring and summer vacations. Patch wants to help find the answers to questions about planning your great escape, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice about vacation planning and travel. If you are a local expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment along with your email address on this post. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, Feb. 7. Curious as to what we are looking for? Take…
Monday, November 19, 2012
Avoid having to throw out personal items or missing your flight due to a longer screening process at Lambert with these tips.
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times for U.S. airports, according to AAA. Lambert- St. Louis International Airport (Lambert) is no exception. In fact, Lambert expects to see a 10 to 15 percent daily increase in passengers each day through the holiday. What will be the busiest day at the airport? Nov. 25, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Sundays are typically the busiest travel day of the week. Lambert, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the airlines have offered these travel tips to help make traveling easier during this busy time: • Arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours ahead of a scheduled flight. • Liquids must be in 3.4 ounce containers or less; put in quart size, clear, plastic zip-top bag. • TSA Pre✓ is available …
Officials urge Thanksgiving travelers to come early and be prepared.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (Lambert) officials said they expect a 10-15 percent daily increase in passengers each day through the Thanksgiving holiday. In its annual Thanksgiving travel forecast, AAA predicts 43.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday, up just 0.7 percent from last year. The biggest single travel day of the holiday weekend for Lambert is projected to be the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Officials at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport are urging passengers traveling through the airport to show up early, be patient and prepared. Officials add that people picking up guests should consider parking away at designated lots. “The busy holiday travel season will mean more …
Saturday, May 21, 2011
St. Louis area Post Offices are providing a quick and easy way for people to get their passports.
If you are planning an international vacation this summer, don't forget your passport. U.S. citizens must present a passport book, passport card or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry. In order to fill up your tiny book with stamps across the world, visit the Telegraph Post Office today during Passport Day. Post Offices across central and northeastern Missouri and central and southern Illinois are holding passport fairs today to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and accept passport applications. “Families needing passports find Saturday passport fairs offer a convenient, one-stop shop,” said …
Thursday, May 5, 2011
It is the month of May and that means it's carnival time in Mehlville.
Drive by the South County Mall and you'll see rides and funnel cake stands growing out of the ground like spring flowers. For the fifth year, North American Midway Entertainment has set up their carnival for two weeks of fun on the south parking lot of the South County Mall. Under the professional management of structural and mechanical engineer, Michael Hupalo, the final touches are in progress for the May 6 opening. The 2011 season brings new rides said manager Justin Kimber. 'The Spinout' is a spectacular new addition to our selection. Riders travel on three planes. Strobe lights, music and high speeds make it a thrilling ride for teens and young adults. Another new ride to try is the 'Alpine Bobs,'" he said. Food, an important …
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Elizabeth Hansen is a bright, creative and helpful person who applies her academic skills to life situations.
Each Wednesday, Mehlville Patch will be highlighting a young person in the community who is making a positive difference in the lives of others. These kids are doing outstanding academic work, winning an award or exhibiting exemplary qualities. Know a great kid? Nominate them by emailing sarah.flagg@patch.com. Name: Elizabeth Hansen Age: 10 School: Beasley Elementary School Achievement: Elizabeth earned 100 percent on her MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test and represented her school in math at the Mehlville Academic Olympics. Key to Awesomeness: At Beasley Elementary School, Elizabeth Hansen is known as a superior student and a very helpful person. Math is her strongest subject. She recently represented her school in the district-wide …
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Since 2004, Patricia Mullins has been assembling needed items and sending them to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A group of women who all had children enrolled at Oakville Elementary School at the same time were always very involved in activities at the school. Patricia Mullins was one of those moms. She planned, organized and helped wherever and whenever there was a need. Then came the end of sixth grade and the children were moving on to different schools. After working together on school projects for several years, these “school” friends formed a Bunco club to keep in touch with each other. With her work at Oakville Elementary School complete, it was not long before Mullins was right back volunteering her time and money, but this time her focus was on sending packages to our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her Bunco club is always willing …
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Oakville Elementary School
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Sandra Applegate’s long, successful career in education has won her the respect of students, peers and community members.
Retirement is just not in the picture for local educator Sandra Applegate. Applegate taught mathematics in the Mehlville School District for 33 years. A favorite teacher of many students, her creative, engaging lessons, clever jingles and poems helped her students remember tricky mathematical concepts. As a math team coach, she led her students to many victories over the years. Most of her career was spent teaching at Margaret Buerkle Middle School where she always tried to make math fun. In 1990, she was the Mehlville School District’s Teacher of the Year. Always active on school committees, Applegate worked on curriculum projects, tax levies, strategic planning and anywhere else she could be of service to her school and community. …
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Bernard Middle School
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Jon Hicks views his retirement as the perfect opportunity to provide humanitarian-relief work here and abroad.
In 2006, after a successful 39-year career at Boeing, Jon Hicks felt it was time to retire. If, however, you are thinking that Hick’s idea of retirement is a rocking chair on the front porch or a series of luxury cruises, think again. After leaving his job, Jon Hicks created a completely new world of work for himself. In effect, he dedicated his retirement years to helping people in need both in the U.S. and abroad. As a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ at 5508 Telegraph Road, Hicks was always active in mission work at church. Now, with his newfound time, he can further immerse himself in mission work and relieve suffering wherever he might be able to lend a helping hand. These opportunities to be of service to his fellow man …
Ken Curfman
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