Historical April–May 2012 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In the late fall, Melissa Miller’s sixth graders at St. Roch School adopted a special service project.
With many pet lovers in the group, they decided to raise funds for Stray Rescue. Founded by Randy Grim, Stray Rescue tries to rescue some of the about 500 loose dogs on St. Louis’ streets.
The sixth graders created a calendar, which they then sold to raise money for the dog rescue organization. Students in other classes assisted.
This project was a huge success. One hundred calendars were produced and one hundred calendars were sold. At an assembly on the afternoon of February 29, St. Roch students gathered in their gym. Three students from Miller’s class — Bianca Istuarte, Lucy Ebeling, and Charlie McGroarrty were emcees.
They described their project, why they selected it, and how they raised their funds, and who helped out.
They introduced Jean Jackson from Stray Rescue who brought with her a terrier mix puppy– Tribbles.
She described Stray Rescue activities and how Tribbles had been found unconscious under a car.
Her colleagues at Stray Rescue felt that Jean would provide a perfect home for this little girl and, indeed, Tribbles has been a wonderful addition.
The students then presented Ms Jackson with a check for $1153. Jackson said this money will help provide medical care for rescued pups and help find homes for them. Stray Rescue intends to name a stray after the St. Roch students– Rochy–and will send back pictures of this dog.
The students were delighted and enjoyed meeting Tribbles and two toy spaniels who joined in the festivities.
The St. Roch students have helped a very worthy cause with a sizeable contribution and raised awareness of a particular need.
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St. Roch students present $1153 to Stray Rescue. Descriptive caption supplied.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2012.
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Archival transcription note: Source Charlie Mc Groarrty spelling retained.
Original source: SD_Times2012_04.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
