St. Louis Post-Dispatch from St. Louis, Missouri • Page 107

www.STLtodav.com N3 ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH NORTH POST MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2003 ROAD TO TRADITION i Storm clouds form in Bridgeton council over detention ponds Hi "I think the oeoDle in these OUULU VUXlLliO UQVV UUUV thing they can, and now theyre askins for some hero. Waitman 'I said. is 4 other council members were concerned hv the suggestion of aUr' Citv Attomev David Linenbroker 1. jrr-i 5 that Rridceton might have to take it 1 V- It 'tmJk uwiiciaiu vi uib unutj i tain them.

MT Ann iyinr fn AnirtO a ctllHv hirr taking title rm eoine to -111 i nave a Dig prooiem wrai uiai, ITAM Dam ton. 4th Ward. "I don't want the narks denartment involved with By Nancy Larson Special to the Post-Dispatch A proposal for a study to determine whether Bridgeton should take charge of improving storm-water detention ponds has unleashed a torrent of discussion before the City Council. Almost every one of the 21 detention ponds in subdivisions needs work, says council member Christine Waitman, 3rd Ward. A study to determine the feasibility of the idea is expected to cost $100,000.

Council member Vincent Lo-Bosco, 1st Ward, argued against the study and said it would cost too much and could shift the maintenance burden from property owners onto the municipality. "I understand the need for the city to have some interaction and give some guidance, but I've seen very little effort by these subdivisions to even cut weeds and things like that," LoBosco said at the council's meeting last week. "I look at our budget, and it just keeps getting tighter and tighter and tighter." Waitman noted that the most neglected ponds were on city- VUlLUlg glCU ai 4J JL U1V1V Mivu tion ponds. Mavor Conrad Bowers said niinol AitmArvhin ac a rwccilSllitv luwiiai vniiviiiiuL iu lwuimvuiii and he emnhasizea tnat tne issue 1 1 Hn ft nal decisioa Botn waitman ana stuay sup- rmrtpr Rai-hara Ahram dth WflrH said havine Bridgeton own the ponds was not the plan. "We never intended to take over mowing," Abram said.

"We weren't planning to take owner PHOTO BY GABRIEL B. TAIT POST-DISPATCH Donna Carron (left) of Hazelwood watches with Jim Coah, of the Hazehvood Historic Preservation Commission, as the Utz-Tesson House, a home dating from the late 1790s, rolls down Utz Lane by truck. The house is headed for Hs new home, at Brooke Park in Hazelwood. The former log home is said to have had five owners. ship." The Council voted to table the owned, not privately owned, property.

measure until another meeting. Special Section produced by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Advertsine Department FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES bring awareness, celebrate Florissant rich heritage CHISM'S CLEANERS Professional Heirlooming and Preservation of Bridal Gowns JP 855 St. Francois St. 837-1023 LJ 1 MASTER PLAN HEARING AIDS 325-C St.

Francois (314) 837-5796 MUSIC AND SQUARE DANCING livm up crowd Musical Performers: 2 4 p.m.; 600 block Valley Barber Shoppers: 2 p.m.; 700 block Riverview Gardens Jazz Band: 12:30 p.m.; 700 block Dixieland Rhythm Kings: 3:30 p.m.; 700 block Hispanic Events: 900-1000 block 501st Ait National Guard Band: 1 3 p.m.; City hall lawn At Cold water Commons Park, adjacent to St. Ferdinand Shrine, a Civil War Reenactment will take place, representing both Union and Confederate troops. Visitors will find a Sons of Confederate Veterans History Display and Members of the James Morgan Utz Camp 1813, as well as a Civil War period-mounted cavalry. Members of the General Francis Marion Cockrell Chant This year the fall festival will once again honor our early French, Spanish, German and Irish ancestors. There will be areas set aside for each heritage, which will include activities pertaining to each culture.

In the German area the 200 block of rue St. Francois -Pat Auberry and his German band will perform throughout the afternoon; the Ferguson (MUST HAVE THIS COUPONKUMIT10TOTAl.Pk (NOT GOOD WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL) EXPIRES 10-31-03 COUPON The following will be featured on rue St. Me Too: 1p.m.; 100 block Square Dancers: 2 p.m.; 100 block German Band: 200 block Spunky Plunkers: 1 p.m., 2:30 4 p.m.; 300 block Mark Frieboff and Ron Kopp: 400 block Irish Dancers Music: 400 block Nathanael's Creed: 3 p.m.; 600 block MOELLERING MEEOFF INSURANCE On A dfnrv ItifliiffM Thorn All Home Auto Liability Boat RV's Business Owners Workers Comp Bonds 10 1 laic ncaun uung icrm vurc 865 Rue St. Francois Old Hwt Wvi6etfUace Welcomes you to Old Town Antiques, Collectibles Treasures TRADITIONAL FAVORITES A few other crowd pleasers bring local residents back year after year, too. Some highlights include the Craft Fair, in the 800 block of rue St.

Francois; and the Flea Market, in the 500 and 700 blocks of rue St. Francois. Area food booths will also draw a number of folks. 837-8144 84 will be distributing information about the Civil War, displaying historical flags and other historical facts. The CSA 9th Missouri Infantry will also be at the reenactment.

The Spanish area, covering approximately one and a half blocks, will feature music, booths, food and drink in The Spanish Center. The Irish area will be marked by Irish dancing, music, maps and souvenirs. In the 300 block of rue St. Francois, the Doug Jacobs family wearing period costumes will demonstrate historical games and toys. They will teach visitors how to walk on stilts, write with a quill pen and make a church doll.

In keeping with the historical traditions of the festival, video tapes of Florissant residents sharing their favorite Florissant memories will be available at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. 525B Rue St. Francois Lions will host a beer and bratwurst booth; Sacred Heart will sell German pretzels; and the Probe students will teach people about the German language. The French heritage will be featured at St.

Ferdinand Shrine. Tours of the Shrine and the St. Stanislaus Museum, which is on the second floor of the schoolhouse on the Shrine grounds, will be offered, as well as a VanQuickenborn lecture about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Additionally, individuals at the Shrine will be making bread with their new, in-ground bread oven, so be sure to stop by for a sample. Inside the Shrine schoolhouse there will be a photo display by the Florissant Valley Junior College students; souvenir Lewis and Clark calendars produced by the junior college students may be purchased at this exhibit.

The Valley Bistro Cafe, llc WW John Pils will be at the Valley Bistro, 41 1 rue St. Francois, with a variety of his paintings. Many retail shops and restaurants along the street will also 41 1 Rue St. Francois Street Florissant, MO 63031 838-0100 TlW 'v3 Lunch Dinner Breakfast Wine Garden iM be open for this event. 1 FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES entertain children, parents all weekend long Stiver THaw SUhcUck Activities for children will be available in the 300 and 400 blocks of rue St.

Francois such as face painting, games, exhibits from the police and fire departments, and more. Be sure to catch one of the three performances of the Kincaid Karat ter Puppet show, as well as 5eeTou at tfte Faff Festival Florissant Old Town Partners, Top of the Tots Contest, 601 rue Charles, St. Louis, MO 63031. On 4T7 Hi the Doug Jacobs HEATING COOLING SHEET METAL CLICK a quill pen and more. Cindy's Petting Zoo will also be in this area.

Additional activities include sidewalk chalk, a cake walk, a cheerleading and gymnastic demonstration by Olympiad Gymnastics, and a Moonbouncer, which will be in the 100 block of rue St. Francois this year. At the Old Town Wedding Chapel on rue St. Francois, there will be pony rides, pumpkin decorating, and our returning storyteller, Carol Brady. In this same location, children can make their own jewelry free of charge an activity sponsored by Henefer's Jewelers.

Pumpkin decorating will be across the street at the Improved Performance business location. The Tops of the Tots Contest is returning this year, too, and is open to children ages 2 to 4. Please send a photo no larger than 4-by-6 inches to rll uc wearing peri unmM 124 St. Fracois Florissant, MO Sales Service Installation 3vrl 'A od attire and showing children antique toys and games. Children will learn how to walk on stilts, make a church doll, write with the back, write the child's name and the name, address and phone number of the person submitting the photo.

Pictures will be displayed on the day of the festival at the Silver Moon Stencil Shop, 310 rue St. Francois, and winners selected based on popularity and personality. Savings bonds will be awarded to the winners. ffHost of the Wjili Cook Off It's a good thing Sandie 's j. i i ii H7K FRAME FAIR u4tvn erst Sfceatfy ffirrsninp.

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