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Spotlight on St. Louis Area Neighborhood Activities - Updated August 9, 2009
VFW Riders of Collinsville donate $27,500 to the Fisher House in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), August 9, 2009 - The Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Riders of Collinsville are making a major donation to the Fisher House in St. Louis.
Over the last 2 years Post 5691 Riders have donated over $20,000 to this program. The donation of $27,500, presented August 5, will go a long way in reaching the goal of locally collecting $2.5 million dollars needed to construct the facility. The additional $2.5 million comes from the national Fisher House program.
This new Fisher House gives veterans and military families home-like environment, allowing them to be near their loved ones during their recoveries. This wonderful new facility will allow patients to focus on their treatment and permit them to receive the full benefit of VA's world-class care.
The new Fisher House is being constructed on the grounds of the Jefferson Barracks Division of the St. Louis VA Medical Center. The Fisher House is 100 percent handicapped accessible and will have 20 bedrooms or suites and several common use areas. The home is open to all family members of hospitalized Veterans: spouses, children (of any age) and parents or in-laws. They may stay in the Fisher House...ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE....and for as long as their loved one is hospitalized in the VA. Military members and their families who are being treated in St Louis are also eligible to stay in this home. Here, the families will provide mutual support to each other as they face the trials of treatment, healing and recuperation.
Governor Jay Nixon announced the statewide grant awards today during a visit to Carnahan High School of the Future. (L - R) Kelvin Adams, Ph.D.
Superintendent, St. Louis Public Schools; Brandon Brown, Carnahan teacher; Greg Laposa, Carnahan teacher; Missouri Governor Jay Nixon; Noah Devine, Carnahan teacher; Melanie Adams, state-appointed St. Louis City school board member; Dr. Alice Roach, former Principle, Carnahan; Bruce Green, Principle, Carnahan; and Debra Childress, Assistant Principal, Carnahan.
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Governor Nixon previewed Promethean Technology (smart whiteboard systems), demonstrated by Carnahan student Michael Thompson.
Governor Nixon, Carnahan Principle Bruce Green and U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan watched Carnahan student Lawrence Welby measure the density of marbles, using Fischertechnik.
Governor Nixon was interviewed by Carnahan students for their new radio station, KCHS AM 1700, as U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, former U.S. Senator Jean Carnahan and Carnahan Principle Bruce Green observed the process.
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Governor Jay Nixon Announces Grants for New Technology Learning in 14 Missouri School Districts
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), August 4, 2009 - Governor Jay Nixon has announced that $4 million in grant funding has been awarded to 14 Missouri school districts to help fund technology in the classroom and expand technology-based teaching methods. Recipients were selected from districts that participated in a competitive application process administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Governor Nixon announced the statewide grant awards today during a visit to Carnahan High School of the Future, located at 4041 South Broadway in St. Louis. St. Louis City schools will receive $393,734 in new funding through the education technology grant program, with two districts in St. Louis County receiving a total of $368,346.
Most grant recipients will use the funds to enhance or add new computers and technology to their classrooms, or for teacher training to allow more students to receive instruction through technology-based methods.
In remarks following a tour of Carnahan, Governor Nixon said "We must grab onto any advantage we can in educating Missouri's children, and the technology used by teachers in schools like Carnahan High School gives us a powerful tool for investing in our state's human capital. Today's grant awards are a down payment on the training of the next generation of Missouri workers," stated Governor Nixon.
"I think the reason why St. Louis schools and this particular school rated so high in this competition was because they were committed in their grant application not to just put a few computers on desks but to building people that can teach and building the people that can learn," the Governor said.
"This high school, that started as a middle school, is on the cusp of beginning the senior year of the first graduating class," the Governor continued. "Those of us in Jefferson City and in Washington stand ready to assist in whatever way possible. But the most important thing we know is that this local district, local teachers, local families and students are the ones that are the difference between whether or not we win or loose here. Whether or not we use this as a jump start to a new economy. I'm extremely excited about the possibilities right here that have been proven by the training and the students at this particular institution."
"We stand ready come May to see a hundred kids graduate from here and head off to great careers as leaders in our state, region and nation," said Governor Nixon.
Metro Restores Service for Many Routes
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), August 2, 2009 - Thanks to a federal grant and a $12 million one-time emergency appropriation from the State of Missouri, approximately one-third of the Metro services that were suspended on March 30th will be restored this coming Monday, August 3rd.
Metro anticipates that the federal and state funding combined with passenger revenue will support the restored service for a little more than 10 months.
"We're pleased to report that the restoration plan we've developed addresses 90 percent of the concerns that were raised by our customers," stated Ray Friem, Chief Operating Officer of Transit Services. "By getting creative in our planning, we've been able to create some new routes and schedules, and expand other routes to help meet our most critical customer needs in key areas with the funds we have available. However, it's important to note that, while the plan represents a significant improvement over the reduced system, it's still a long way from the level of service that existed prior to the service cuts on March 30."
Using transit data, population and employment trends, and input from hundreds of customers, Metro has finalized a Transit Restoration Plan designed to return the most needed transit service across the St. Louis region. Restored services will include a combination of enhancements to existing routes so they are extended back into communities that lost service, restoration of some key routes that were cut, and the creation of new routes.
With an emphasis on reaching into the community and alleviating overcrowding, the plan will provide Metro Call-A-Ride paratransit access to many locations that lost service. The plan will also restore service to approximately 2,000 of the 2,300 bus stops to which service was temporarily suspended in March. Added frequency will alleviate crowded conditions on the most heavily used routes. Some Express MetroBus service in north, south and west St. Louis County will also be restored. For routes, visit www.metrostlouis.org or call 314-231-2345 (Missouri) or 618-271-2345 (Illinois).
Archived St. Louis Community News and Information:
 St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay Signs Bill to Expand Construction Job Opportunities For Minorities
$75 Million HUD-VASH Program to Provide Rental Housing and Support Services
Cool Down St. Louis Prepares for NExt Heat-WAVE
Nurses for Newborns Foundation, St. Louis, Approved for $70,000 in YOP Tax Credits
AmerenUE Launches $3 Million 'Clean Slate' Program for Low-Income Elderly/Disabled Customers
Senator Bond Receives Heat-Up St. Louis Founder's Award
Cool Down St. Louis Launches 'Check On Your Neighbors - Turn On The Air!' Initiative
St. Louis to Host American International Choral Festival
11th Annual Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure® Draws Record Crowd Downtown
Public Forum for Chesterfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
Missouri's Optometrists to Provide Free Professional Eye care for Infants
Early Childhood Educators Are Making the Grade
Civil Rights Pioneers Honored on Stamps
Opera Legend Grace Bumbry Receives Key to the City
Barack Obama Boulevard sign at Delmar Boulevard and Kingshighway Boulevard
Post Offices hold Passport Fairs February 21
Children's Health Advocacy Project Receives Funding
City of Kirksville Awarded $250,000 Community Development Block Grant
Prostate Cancer Awareness Coalition Brings Attention to Importance of Early Detection
Freddie Mac Extends Eviction Suspension Until March 1, 2009
Contrary to Earlier Predictions, Older Driver Fatal Crashes Trend Down
Washington University to Receive McDonnell Foundation Science Initiative Award
Roosevelt High School Color Guard and Drill Team to Participate in Inaugural Parade
Plans for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Announced
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