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December 2006
Collinsville grocery store closes its doors
Some people dream of retiring early, a few never want to quit. William Schreiber says six decades behind the same counter is about right. Schreiber, 81, spent Saturday accepting warm wishes and tearful hugs from customers of his Schreiber Grocery, a neighborhood market that his parents opened in 1931. [more]  Huy Richard Mach Holiday exodus of soldiers
Nearly 6,000 soldiers were expected to catch flights from Lambert Field. The first began to arrive by bus in the pre-dawn cold. A few took time to reflect on the meaning of family, friends and freedom in what is certain to be for them a different kind of holiday season. [more] Laurie Skrivan Lessons from Lebanon
Post-Dispatch reporter Adam Jadhav traveled to Lebanon for one week as part of a Reuters Foundation Fellowship. Middle Eastern reporters and U.S. reporters, including Jadhav, spent their days and nights reporting. Their trips included a visit to the Hezbollah-controlled neighborhood of Haret Hreik and trip with the Lebanese Army to the southern part of the country. [more] Adam Jadhav From death comes new life
The Friedens United Church of Christ hangs onto hope as its members strive to make a difference in north St. Louis. [more] F. Brian Ferguson Living nativity
Several nights in mid-December, whether it is cold, warm, snowing or raining, members of Calvary Baptist Church put on robes, tie cords and fasten head pieces. The costumes were made 20 years ago for a living nativity. Each night, two teams of characters re-enact the Christmas story - rotating every 30 minutes - in a life-size stable in front of the church. [more] Jarrett Baker Hummel on McGwire for the Hall of Fame
Post-Dispatch baseball columnist Rick Hummel discusses Mark McGwire's Hall of Fame candidacy. [more] P-D staff and wire Braving the pain
15-year-old Preston Moore was born with sickle cell anemia. Because of his illness, his hips have begun to deteriorate and walking is painful. His mother says Methadone and Oxycotin get him through his day. He goes to school for half days and spends time at home with a tutor most afternoons. After a year of pain and uncertainty as to whether or not a surgery would happen, he has a hip replacement scheduled for Dec. 21. [more] Karen Elshout November 2006
Walter Heiman: WWI veteran
Walter Heiman joined the German Air Force during WWI. At 105, Heiman remembers having to leave Germany because of the persecution of Jews like himself. [more] Noah Devereaux Turkey day football game
Kirkwood High School and Webster Groves High School play in the Turkey Day football game - a 99-year tradition between the schools. [more] Noah Devereaux Albert Pujols passed up for MVP
Albert Pujols didn't win the award for the National League's most valuable player, but take a look back at his 2006 season. [more] P-D staff and wire Afghan open
Hear from Chris Carter of Wales and Danie Malan of South Africa, winners of the fourth annual Afghan Open in Kabul, Afghanistan. At this 50-year-old golf course, the caddies are trained to find golf balls and spot land mines to protect the golfers. [more] David Carson October 2006
Long distance wedding
A bride in St. Louis, a groom in South Korea and a Justice of the Peace in Montana? Watch Kathryn Fields stuff cake in Fred Matney's mouth from 6676 miles away. The couple married Thursday, Oct. 5 via a video conference. Fields is stationed at Scott Air Force Base while Matney is at Kunsan Air Force Base in South Korea. [more] Laurie Skrivan and Huy Richard Mach Opal's salvage yard
Opal Henderson has been running an auto salavage yard downtown for nearly 60 years. Now, the city wants to take by eminment domain to make way for a parking lot for a near-by bar and entertainment development. The city filed a suit last month seeking to take away the property. [more] Laurie Skrivan Before the game
Before NLCS Game 3 in St. Louis, the Cards aren't the only ones getting ready. Ushers arrive three hours before the game. Fans come for autographs and photos. Here's a look at Busch before the playoff action begins. [more] Huy Richard Mach and Elie Gardner World Champion parade
Relive the sights and sounds of Sunday's parade and rally held in honor of the St. Louis Cardinals, the new World Champions. [more] P-D staff From Afghanistan
Five years ago, U.S. troops invaded Afghanistan to oust the Taliban in what would be the first battleground in the war on terror. Since then, thousands of troops have remained in Afghanistan and the United States has poured in billions of dollars to build democracy. A collection of audio slide shows from Afghanistan. [more] David Carson September 2006
Richard Pollard's yard
Richard Pollard gives a tour of his yard 30 miles north of Salem, Ill. Pollard collects old cars, shoes, credit cards and bumpers. He claims his yard is home to the largest "bumper crop" in the United States. [more] David Carson April 2006
Chihuly's Glass in the Garden
Hear Chilhuly on his work and see photos from the exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. [more] Karen Elshout and Huy Richard Mach March 2006
Keeping the faith alive
Christian Brothers College high school students spend Holy Week in the tiny desert Mexican villages to teach religion to children and, they hope, persuade villagers to attend daily services. [more] Robert Cohen and Huy Richard Mach February 2006
Mardi Gras 2006
Relive the Soulard celebration. [more] Huy Richard Mach and Robert Cohen and J.B. Forbes Barkus Pet Parade 2006
A look at some of the best dressed pups. [more] Laurie Skrivan and Huy Richard Mach January 2006
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