Winfield youth helps La. peersThursday, Dec. 29, 2005
Susan Cole, a football team parent with the rec council, said she and fellow parents were ‘‘stumped” to find the perfect gift to thank their coaches for all their hard work. Cole said most parents of the 10- and 11-year-olds on the team have been with the coaches for years. Once someone mentioned helping a team devastated by the hurricanes this fall, parents knew they found the perfect present. ‘‘We thought it was a great idea,” Cole said. So she went online and found that the City of Kenner, La., needed all its football equipment replaced. The Kenner Recreation Council had distributed all the items — uniforms and equipment — just before the hurricane hit, so it needed everything, Cole said. The Winfield team raised $600 to send to their peers in Kenner to help rebuild its football program ‘‘It was so sweet,” said Carol Luna, deputy chief administrator officer for the City of Kenner. Luna said that the recreation department falls under control of the city, so she was the contact for Cole. ‘‘It wasn’t a city or politicians,” Luna said. ‘‘These were families.” ‘‘They’re very appreciative,” Cole said. The kids liked the idea, she added. ‘‘They couldn’t imagine not being able to play football.” ‘‘We thank the parents and coaches. It speaks volumes about the community there,” Luna said. ‘‘We feel hugs from across the country.” To contribute to this fund, send contributions to Carol Luna, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Kenner, 1801 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062. For information, call Luna at 504-468-4090. PATH Preschool Fair Ring in the new year by thinking about the best preschool care for your children, at the second annual Parents at Home of Mount Airy Preschool Fair on Jan. 6. At least 10 area preschools signed up for the fair, which runs from 6-8 p.m. at the Mount Airy Senior Center. PATH is a local support organization for stay-at-home parents and their families. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call Karen Plazinski at 301-829-7854. St. James Nursery School registration Mark your calendars for the St. James Nursery School Fall 2006-2007 registration on Feb. 4. Parents can register a child for the 4- and 5-year-old programs from 9-9:30 a.m. Registration for 3-year-olds is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. The school will continue to accept registrations following the initial event. For information, to set up a tour, or to request an information packet, call the office at 301-829-0014. Scholarships available Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association’s scholarship application for the 2006-2007 academic year is now available. The association annually awards five $1,000 scholarships to deserving students, based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial needs and future plans. To qualify, applicants must work on the farm of a Maryland & Virginia member, be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college, university or trade school, and be pursuing a career in the dairy industry. Applications are available on the Web site, www.mdvamilk.com, and are due Feb. 15. For more information, including how to contribute to the scholarship fund, call 1-800-552-1976. People in the News Bonnie Charles, Laura Harding, Katie Maier and Brittany Smagala were honored for achieving their Gold Award status as a Girl Scout. All four girls belong to Troop 1665 in Mount Airy. The Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council presented the highest award for Girl Scouts on Dec. 27 in Walkersville. Justin Bright of Mount Airy, a student at Wingate University, North Carolina, has been honored as a Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Students selected for the publication excel in leadership, academic achievement, and community service. If you have items for inclusion in Mount Airy Moments, including People in the News, send the information to The Gazette, 218 S. Main Street, Mount Airy, Md., 21771, e-mail cfitzpatrick@gazette.net.
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