St. Louis
Juvenile Court Judge Jimmie Edwards has been
selected by the editors of People
Magazine as a national finalist for the publication’s
2011 People Readers’ Choice Hero campaign. Cast your votes at
http://styleentertainment.timeinc.net/people/readerhero. Voting
starts Friday, September 16 and ends on October 13. You can vote as
many times as you like.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>The St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education was a roaring success. Held Friday evening (September 16) at St. Louis’ America’s Center, a well-heeled and well-dressed crowd enjoyed the pre-event VIP reception hosted by Ameren Missouri at the Renaissance Grand hotel, the dinner sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and afterparty hosted by Budweiser Select featuring the popular Dirrty Muggs Band.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>A few of the many people enjoying the night’s events were Ida Woolfolk, Agnes Hughes, Clarissa Polk, Michele Berry and Malachi Owens (ret. Emerson Electric), Barbara Broussard, Glenda Harmon, Jeannette and Christian Cofield, Veronica Word, Alyson Singfield, Melvin Hayes, James Hill, STL License Collector Michael McMillan, Betty Thompson (Proud Mom of the Stellar Performer Awardee Tony Thompson) and Mrs. Anita Banks, Mary Lawrence, Virvus and Sable Jones, Kevin Logan, Alderwoman Marlene Davis, Herbert Hoover President Flint Fowler and lovely wife, BJC Corporate Communications VP June Fowler.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Sweet 16 wish! Jocelyn McDonald and her family just returned to St. Louis from Japan. Her Sweet 16th birthday (September 10) wish was to meet St. Louis’ own superstar Nelly. Jocelyn and her family were able to meet and greet Nelly on Saturday September 10. An Apple Bottoms promotional in-store event was held at Citi Trends at The Mills Mall. Jocelyn’s entourage included family members; Denice McDonald, Jessica Johnson, Jeffrey and Felicia Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Jayda Johnson, Sara and Thomas McDonald. All of the children were thrilled but Jocelyn says this was her best teen birthday and she will cherish the memory forever!
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Nelly’s road manager Abby Cole III says the event was well attended and their crew really enjoyed engaging with all the fans. Nelly and his team are currently touring in Malaysia and Indonesia. Fans in those locations are all abuzz via Twitter.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>St. Louis “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>’ most popular emcee and motivational speaker Lady Ida Woolfolk hosted her 9th annual Forest Park Balloon Race viewing party on September 17. The party hosted in her beautiful CWE penthouse was attended by more than 200 guests throughout the afternoon and evening. Caterers Dominique and Faith Dunn and Pam Webb kept the balloon lovers happy with a variety of great food and desserts. DJs Duke and Robert Snipes kept the music playing and their eclectic selections had neighbors stopping by to join in the fun. Appropriately, Ida’s favorite balloon is the Energizer Bunny balloon. She is always thrilled to wave it by on balloon race day.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Seen out on the balcony cheering on the balloonists were Mrs. Jean Gore, Ernest and Billie Jacobs, Armeta Whitmore, Jerome Williams Sr., Charles and Shirley Brown, Rose Tripp, William Freeman, Jerry Cannon, SLPS newly hired Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nicole Williams, Lois Severin, St. Louis Cardinals’ staffer Mark Odom, Sandra Brooks Wallace, Curtis Young, Pat Jones, Don Nabors, Drs. George and Amanda Murphy ( ret. Hopewell Founder), Dr. Rosalyn Miles, Atty. Jerry Hunter, SLPS Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Adams and wife Dr. Karen Collins who was celebrating her birthday, Atty. Laura Robinson, Honorable Gloria Reno, Katrina Thomas, Lloyd and Lottie Logan.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Folks who couldn’t get out on the balcony but stayed in to keep the caterers busy included; Gary and Karen Watkins , Dr. Queen Fowler, Phillip Deitch (ret. AMEX), Charles and Lisa Creath, Dr. Kirk Quigless, Ron Himes (STL Black Rep), Maxine Stark, Dwayne Buggs, Irene Graham and Wilbert Allen, Catherine and Sherman George, Davis and Jane Mahan, James and Joyce Balls, Lee Moten, Donnell Reid, Consuelo and Kenny Wilkins and community action agency expert HDC’s Ruth Smith.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Out of space. Have a great weekend!
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Dana G. Randolph: dgrandolph@live.com.
