Intern Steven LaFave: Everyone deserves a chance. Written By: Maria Lockwood | ×
Isabella Fonseca, an intern at Project SEARCH, gets a hug from Riley Greaves in the 3K classroom at Cooper Elementary School in Superior Tuesday, Feb. 23. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)
Since September, four young adults with disabilities have been exploring career options through Project SEARCH.
As they intern at local jobs, narrow down their interests and learn new skills, the students are helping change the culture in Douglas County.
Nash Effinger, a 2020 Superior High School graduate, has his sights set on becoming a mechanic. Classmate Isabella Fonseca said she’d like a job working with people, possibly at a shop like Build-A-Bear. Steven LaFave, a senior at Superior High School, is exploring many different options.
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I like to cook and have to say that I can make some pretty good grilled chicken wings. I also have messed around with making some different sauces and seasonings over the years. Those have at times had me thinking that maybe I could market them. Often you ll see items at gas stations and various locations like Rick s BBQ Sauce , or random hot sauces you have never heard of. That could be one of your sauces or products sitting there.
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The owner of the popular restaurant found a place to call his own and grow. 11:00 am, Dec. 22, 2020 ×
Jamrock Cultural Restaurant owner and chef Tony O’Neil adds prawns to a pan of garlic butter at the Superior Business Center Thursday, June 25. The restaurant will soon be opening at a permanent location, 1901 Tower Ave., the former Pak s Green Corner and Kenny Wong s site. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)
Chef Tony O’Neil has been on the move this year.
First serving his Caribbean-inspired meals as a street vendor and curbside out of his home, O Neil moved to the commercial kitchen at the Superior Business Center, then to Average Joe’s Pub before landing a place to call his own.