Friday, June 22, 2012
Katie Leicht and Amanda Schultz are painting a map of America on the blacktop at Oakville Elementary School.
Two Mehlville High School students are giving back to a district elementary school. Katie Leicht and Amanda Schultz are painting a map on the blacktop playground at Oakville Elementary School. The two girls are creating the map as part of their Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts. “We both went to Beasley (Elementary School), and we always liked playing on the map on the playground,” Schultz said in a district release. “We thought it would be a cool thing to give back to another school and give other kids the same experience.” The project will take a week and when it’s done, they’ll videotape themselves demonstrating games on the map. Students can use the games when they return to school in the fall. Leicht and Schultz started …
Monday, May 9, 2011
Patty Crocker grew up with Jefferson Barracks almost in her backyard, and today she volunteers her time to keep it beautiful and safe.
As Patty Crocker was growing up, she spent many hours playing in and walking the paths of Jefferson Barracks Park. “When we were children, my friends and I used to enjoy sitting on the bluff of the Mississippi River near the old train depot and waving at the people in the boats down on the river,” said Crocker. “The park was my backyard. I always loved being there. As I grew older I became even more interested in the rich history of Jefferson Barracks.” Today, Crocker works for the Mehlville School District in the facilities building located in the old post hospital building. In front of her desk is a collage of photos of Jefferson Barracks. “I like to know how things became as they are now. The building that I work in was built in 1905-…
Friday, April 15, 2011
Also, a Eureka High School basketball player who previously detested the game is now a Suburban West Conference MVP, and an Oakville salon will hold a Cut-a-Thon benefit Sunday for the Paige Foundation.
Here's a look at what's topping news regionally: Little Chefs Cook Big Meals at New School: ABC Chef's Academy, opening this weekend, teaches kids the art of cooking. MVP Player Determined to Keep Improving: Eureka High School basketball junior center Alex Hillyer, the Suburban West Conference MVP, will attract much attention heading into next season. The Paige Foundation: A Cut Above the Rest: Glow Salon and Spa welcomes you to their first Cut-A-Thon and vendor fair, benefiting the Paige Foundation. Girl Scouts Project Helps Those in Need: The annual April Showers project gives personal care items to people who need them.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
The Girl Scouts Daisy Troop teamed up with Reading Habit(at) on Telegraph to make book boxes for their April service project.
Each child is asked to bring books to Reading Habit(at) they are no longer reading to donate to the Book Baskets Project. In general, the project is seeking gently used children’s books. To learn more, click here.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The Girl Scouts Daisy Troop teamed up with Reading Habit(at) on Telegraph to make book boxes for their April service project.
Each child is asked to bring books to Reading Habit(at) they are no longer reading to donate to the Book Baskets Project. In general, the project is seeking gently used children’s books. To learn more, click here.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Plus, 12 area fire districts receive life-saving, thermal imaging cameras, and firefighters test their skills in training sessions involving live flames.
Here's a roundup of what's topping news in the region. St. Louis County Police Say They'll Pursue 3-Pronged Plan to Combat Rise in Heroin Use: Local law enforcement are partnering with a federal agency and a support group to identify traffickers and help those addicted to the drug. Mehlville Fire District Receives Thermal Camera From Eagle Bank: For their 100 year anniversary, Eagle Bank is donating 12 thermal imaging cameras to area fire departments. Affton Firefighters Train in Compliance Burn: Along with two other fire departments, Affton firefighters practiced a number of scenarios with a live flame. Girl Scouts Celebrate April With Service Projects: The Book Baskets Project and April Showers community service project highlight the…
The Book Baskets Project and April Showers community service project highlight the month’s activities.
If April showers indeed bring May flowers, many families and children in the St. Louis area will bloom from the Girl Scouts’ generosity. Today marks the beginning of the Girl Scouts’ 14th annual April Showers community service project. For the next three days, Girl Scout troops will deliver green April Showers bags to area homes. Residents are encouraged to donate soap, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste and any other personal care items, which cannot be purchased with food stamps. The Girl Scouts will return to collect the bags April 16. “Personal care items are important for cleanliness and good health as well as positive self-esteem and a sense of well being,” Donna Martin, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, said in a statement. “…
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Jocelyn Wallinger excels in school, provides community service and has time for golf and track.
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 great kids? Nominate them by e-mailing sarah.flagg@patch.com. Name: Jocelyn Wallinger Age: 18 School: Mehlville High School Accomplishment: Jocelyn Wallinger volunteers at her church, St. Lucas United Church of Christ, and is a Girl Scout Ambassador. Key to Awesomeness: Looking at Jocelyn Wallinger’s planner, there are not many blank spaces. She is very active at her church, St. Lucas United Church of Christ, where she has been instrumental in many service projects such as home meal deliveries…
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Shannon Frauenhoffer balances a family, career and leads the Girls Scouts at Blades Elementary School.
Girl Scout troop leader Shannon Frauenhoffer is a busy mom and business owner, but she is not too busy to volunteer at Blades Elementary School as a troop leader/co-leader of two troops. In addition to the regular duties of a leader, Frauenhoffer is a troop coordinator, meaning that she is also in charge of retention and recruitment at Blades. Each school year she organizes a recruitment campaign complete with flyers and an informational gathering of interested parents and students. “Once I sign up all of the interested students, I organize them into individual troops. All of the girls entering the program will be taught leadership skills that will last a lifetime,” Frauenhoffer said. Frauenhoffer grew up in Springfield, Mo. She was active…
Thursday, March 31, 2011
More than 700 people came to last Friday's fish fry, an event that combines several community organizations.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Started 14 years ago as a way to raise money for the local Boy Scout troop, St. Matthias fish frys have become a community staple. "We had 790 people come out one Friday last year and had 757 two weeks ago," said Geri Fogelbach, who organizes the fish fry. More than just food, the fish fry brings together several community groups. Girl Scout Troop 4277 bakes desserts and sells them and the Mehlville High School Pantherette dance team bus the tables. The fish fry features hand-sliced cod fillets that are hand-battered and fried, shrimp and a number of sides. The church will be holding two more fish frys on April 1 and April 15 from 4 to 7 p.m.
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10:10 pm on Monday, April 25, 2011
Jennifer..... What a great idea! Congrats to your new business for thinking of others.... Donna Uhlig, Owner Glazed and Confused more ›