Monday, January 31, 2011
A roundup of the region's major developments for Monday, Jan. 31.
Dancing Feet Dominate at Kehrs Mill Elementary Talent Show From two tiny dancers to a line-up of linebackers, Chesterfield children display a wide range of talent in their annual show. Roadside Attraction: "It's the Best Job I've Ever Had" Matt Stringer's gig as a "waver" for Liberty Tax Service is a great way to attract attention to himself - and to the business he works for. Soldier Returns Home From Afghanistan, Surprises Children at Basketball Game Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Ishmael returned home and surprised his two children Saturday morning at his daughter's basketball game. Quality Resale Shop Supports School Foundation Funds raised by sales at the Miriam Switching Post in Maplewood benefit the Miriam School in Webster Groves. Fearless …
Friday, January 28, 2011
Matt Stringer's gig as a "waver" for Liberty Tax Service is a great way to attract attention to himself - and for his employer.
He's been a server, a grocery store checker and worked in fast food, but Matt Stringer says his Lady Liberty gig is "the best job I've ever had." Stringer, of Arnold, is a "waver," which is what Liberty Tax Service calls the people who stand by the side of the road in a Statue of Liberty costume drawing attention to themselves - and in the process to the company's tax preparation services. Although the Statue of Liberty garb goes a long way towards getting noticed, dancing around and waving your arm helps. "You have to make big movements for people to 'hear' you," Stringer said. "For the most part people have fun with it, although there are some crotchety people at times. " Stringer works a five-hour shift for Liberty Tax Service, 340 …
Matt Stringer's gig as a "waver" for Liberty Tax Service is a great way to attract attention to himself - and for his employer.
He's been a server, a grocery store checker and worked in fast food, but Matt Stringer says his Lady Liberty gig is "the best job I've ever had." Stringer, of Arnold, is a "waver," which is what Liberty Tax Service calls the people who stand by the side of the road in a Statue of Liberty costume drawing attention to themselves - and in the process to the company's tax preparation services. Although the Statue of Liberty garb goes a long way towards getting noticed, dancing around and waving your arm helps. "You have to make big movements for people to 'hear' you," Stringer said. "For the most part people have fun with it, although there are some crotchety people at times. " Stringer works a five-hour shift for Liberty Tax Service, 340 …
