Friday, May 18, 2012
Plus, MMA boxing opens for business.
If you're trying to figure out what's going to move into the new Aviator Strip Mall on North Lindbergh, here's the place to find out. We canvas Hazelwood looking for empty buildings, construction and other signs of businesses opening or closing. Sprouts & Shutters is here to let you know what’s moving into your neighborhood; be it a shopping center, a new hotel or a new restaurant. Here's a look at two businesses recently opened in the City of Hazelwood. Audio Express: Audio Express used to be housed on North Lindbergh but closed some time more than two years ago. Showoff Audio took over the lease at the former North Lindbergh location in 2010. Audio Express is back in Hazelwood and is back filling the space left after Blockbuster Video …
The Better Business Bureau warns people are falsely posing as students of L’École Culinaire in an effort to get victims to buy phony magazine subscriptions.
St. Louis area residents and those living in St. Louis County areas such as the City of Hazelwood should be alert for a new door-to-door magazine sales scam involving young people posing as students of L’École Culinaire, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns. A homeowner in the 5400 block of Pernod Avenue, in the city’s North Hampton neighborhood, said she was approached by a young man and a woman last week who asked her to buy magazine subscriptions to be sent to servicemen and women overseas. They told her that they were enrolled at the well-known culinary school in St. Louis County and were raising money to further their studies in Italy. The homeowner said she became suspicious when she asked the young woman for the name of the street…
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Plus, a roach complaint sends health inspectors to Sun Restaurant, but no bugs are found anywhere inside the restaurant.
As inspections arise, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the St. Louis County Department of Health reports, along with the inspection grades. Here are some of the latest restaurant inspections, that occurred throughout the past 90 days in the City of Hazelwood and nearby in Florissant, Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur: Seansie Irish Pub and Grub Address: 5494 Brown Road, Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 13 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 81-B Comments: Person in charge has no food safety certification available; no proof of Hepatitis A immunization records for employees; heavy debris built up on soda gun; tableware not stored appropriately to prevent contamination; food debris found inside microwave; food …
Bringing Covidien measurement technologies to GE Healthcare patient monitoring helps enhance clinical decision-making
Covidien and GE Healthcare are embarking on a five-year, global collaboration to incorporate Covidien measurement technologies into GE Healthcare patient monitors. "GE Healthcare is committed to making a broad range of parameter measurements available on our powerful monitoring technology, including GE's own SpO2 technology," said Matthias Weber, general manager, monitoring solutions at GE Healthcare. "Leveraging our 100-year history of designing life-critical devices, we are focused on delivering innovative clinical measurement technology. "Such advances have the potential to support improved care, quality, and patient safety." Locally in the City of Hazelwood, houses a Covidien location. Under its pharmaceutical umbrella Mallinckrodt, …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tuesday only, you can help the Northwest Chamber of Commerce by dining at Lone Star Steakhouse in Bridgeton. Fifteen percent of all sales will be donated back to the chamber, including dine-in, carry-out and bar orders.
If steak is on the mind, think about heading over to Lone Star in Bridgeton where you'll also be helping out your area chamber. Tuesday only, you can help the Northwest Chamber of Commerce by dining at Lone Star Steakhouse in Bridgeton only, in its Dine & Donate fundraiser event. Fifteen percent of all sales will be donated back to the chamber, including dine-in, carry-out and bar orders at the location at 11969 St. Charles Rock Rd. The promotion will occur from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. but you must present the flyer affixed to this article.
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 …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Whether you've been a member of the bank for years or a few days. Tell "Patch" readers about your experience at the Hazelwood location.
Have you just had the greatest customer service experience, or worst off, a bad one? Well, here’s your opportunity to let others know. Each week, we’re giving a readers a chance to rate a business in the City of Hazelwood, and to tell others what they’ve experienced. It’s very simple. Just click on the link provided of the business name, and rate it from there. You can write a small review as well as give between one and five stars. This week, we’re putting Bank of America in the hot seat for a review. Tell us what you think about the business? Don't forget that you can always rate and review any business in our business directory. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HazelwoodPatch. Don't forget to visit…
Plus, the Hampton Inn in Maryland Heights is looking for someone to keep the rooms tidy.
Each week, Hazelwood Patch finds businesses seeking to fill positions in town and in nearby communities. Here are some opportunities we found this week. Who’s Hiring: Cintas Location: Hazelwood Job: First Aid & Safety Service Sales Representatives To Apply: Visit the job search site to pull up the career opportunities at the Hazelwood location. --------------------------------------- Who’s Hiring: Hampton Inn Location: Maryland Heights Job: Housekeeper To Apply: Visit the job listing for more information. --------------------------------------- Who’s Hiring: Trans States Airlines Location: Maryland Heights Job: Flight Attendant To Apply: Visit the job listing for more information. --------------------------------------- Who’s Hiring: New …
Friday, May 11, 2012
The St. Louis Blues, which use IceZone at St. Louis Mills in Hazelwood as a practice facility, is now beer distributor Tom Stillman and a local ownership group's responsibility.
When local business man Tom Stillman took to the microphone at the Scottrade Center Thursday, it marked the first time in more than a decade, the St. Louis Blues will be in local hands. It's not since Kiel Center Partners, under the watchful eyes of Mark Sauer and Jerry Ritter, ran the show in 1991-1999 could the Blues fully say they belonged to good Ol' St. Louie. The St. Louis Blues have battled the tides of changing economies and different places in the standings since the days when insurance magnate Sidney Salomon brought professional hockey to St. Louis for the 1966-67 season. An array of different owners with varying personalities ran the show first at the old Arena on Oakland Avenue, of which the named changed to the Checker Dome in…
Hear strait from the owner's mouth his plans for the team moving forward.
The St. Louis Blues, which uses IceZone at St. Louis Mills in the City of Hazelwood as a practice facility, is now beer distributor Tom Stillman and a local ownership group's responsibility. At various times throughout the year, fans can flock to the rink to watch the team practice, have autographs signed and take photographs with players. The team has also been active in the Hazelwood community, hosting a blood drive earlier in the year. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HazelwoodPatch. Don't forget to visit Twitter: twitter.com/HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here.
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 ›