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Lions in the Park
A season of success John E. Ahlstrom Staff Writer
Service group helps fund picnic shelter; police canine program
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ne of the careless habits exhibited by too many sportswriters during the prep football season is to ignore the sterling athletic achievements occurring at other venues and fields of play. It is an injustice we would like to correct. South St. Paul High School has dozens of athletes who compete in other fall sports and it is a privilege to pause and give some of them the kudos they deserve. The fact that the boys soccer team finished 7-9-1 certainly does not tell their whole story. The Packers lost six games in which they limited their opposition to two goals or less, including a regular season 2-0 loss to the defending Class A State Champion, St. Thomas Academy (STA). “A good deal of the credit for our success in holding down the opposition must go to our senior goalkeeper, Matt Gellerman,” said head coach Tom Hart. “He has been in goal for us since he was a ninth grader and is certainly on a short list of the very best goalkeepers in the state.” Gellerman’s high school soccer career came to close after the #8 seeded Packers lost to top-seeded STA in the Section 3A quarterfinals. It was during that game that he set the all-time state high school record for most saves in a career – an even 600, besting the record of 590 posted by Zach Harstad of Alexandria. Gellerman was aided on defensive Prep Power / Page 4
Surrounding police officer Mike Running and Sammy are Lions Club members (left to right) Jeff Schwartz, Mark Goossens, Don Boser, Mike Lindamood, Larry Bidwell, Dan Niederkorn, Doug Krech, officer Derek Kruse and Megan Chu, and Larry Nitti. Mary Diedrick Hansen Staff Writer
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he South St. Paul Lions Club is roaring into action by covering half the cost of a new picnic shelter at Kaposia Landing. The organization also made a matching donation to the South St. Paul police department’s canine program, and has offered to facilitate future donations to the program. The club donated $50,000 for the shelter, which is expected to open this fall near the ball fields. The building was not
part of the original development plans for Kaposia Landing, which opened in 2008. However, the Lions wanted a place that offered shade and table seating for activities taking place during the Kaposia Days annual softball tournament, which was relocated to Kaposia Landing last year. The City requested bids in May, and Webber Recreational Design was chosen for the complete project, from the concrete slab base to the security lights. The result will be a 30- by 50-foot open shelter with a modern-tiered roof
with the Lions logo at the top. The City’s portion of the tab will come from its park dedication fund and the undesignated donation account. The Lions Club is interested in funding additional projects at Kaposia Park, including horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, a bocce ball court and other amenities the City might like to see in the future. The club made a $3,500 matching donation toward the police department’s canine program, and has agreed to be Lions Club / Page 2
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acing a $1.7 million projected budget deficit for the 201819 school year, the South St. Paul School District is turning to voters for help. On November 7, the District is seeking approval of two funding requests. The first seeks an increase in the district’s operating levy to help retain teachers, fund programs for students who struggle academically, and other operational needs. The second seeks renewal of the district’s existing technology levy to fund technology by keeping computers up-to-date, giving students access to technology tools, and providing teachers with technology training. If voters approve the operating levy increase, the district will receive $354 more per student, increasing annual revenue by $1.3 million. “The bottom line is we need additional funding to provide the learning environment our students need to succeed,” said School Board Chair Chris Walker in a prepared statement. “These requests won’t solve all our financial challenges, but we are very sensitive to our community’s ability to increase their taxes.” According to the District, South St. Paul Public Schools receive $470 less in per-student funding than the average of all Dakota County school districts, making it among the lowest in the county. Within the past
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VFW Post 295 swells due to closure of neighboring club Bill Knight Contributor
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n early June, Tom Hoban, 91, and four other veterans near his age gathered for a solemn ceremony. With hands now stiff with age, each raised a glass of brandy, murmured a toast, and downed the liquor, letting it slowly burn their throats. The sting reminded them that all good things must
end. Their “last man standing” ceremony was held to commemorate the closing of VFW Post 4462 in West St. Paul, and the brotherhood that was shared there for more than 70 years. “We had on hand a bottle of brandy in the shape of a WWI Army helmet that came to us from the West Side VFW when they merged with us,” said Hoban. “Each took a shot of
the brandy, saying to one other, ‘It’s been a good run.’” The Post, which has been part of the West St. Paul landscape since 1945, officially closed on August 2. Nearly half of it 65 members transferred to South St. Paul Post 295. Others went to Mendota Post 6690 and elsewhere. Hoban, who served as West St. Paul’s city manager
for 13 years, mentioned a few factors that led to the Post’s demise. “I can tell you that new members who were eligible to join just did not,” he said. “It seems age just caught up with us.” He added that most posts surviving today have a bar and restaurant, as is the case in South St. Paul. Over the years, the West St. Paul Post has been part of the fabric of the com-
munity. It participated in Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies, and funded the flag pole and black granite monument at West St. Paul City Hall that features emblems of each branch of the military and the inscription: “All Gave Some and Some Gave All.” In recent years, they also worked with the South Robert Street Business Association to provide a wel-
come home meal for Army National Guard soldiers returning from overseas duty. When the Post closed it had just under $40,000 in its treasury. Following VFW guidelines, the funds were given to several VFWapproved organizations, including a hospital, a children’s home and the volunteer color guard at Fort VWF Post 295 / Page 3
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the holding agency for all future donations, which will save the City time and paperwork. The City Council has to approve each donation individually. The Lions Club will now “hold” all contributions made throughout the year and then make one single donation. Checks can be written to the Lions Club specifying that the money go to the canine program. Police Chief Bill Messerich said he hopes the club will continue to support the canine unit because it is an expensive program. The department’s current K-9 – Sammy, a black, grey and tan German shepherd – joined the department in 2012. He cost $6,500, plus vet bills and other expenses. Training is another $4,000. According to the department, a police canine averages seven to nine years of service before retirement. The canine unit is trained as a patrol/apprehension team
and patrols the city streets as any other officer. The local Lions have been contributing to the community in many ways since the civic club was established in 1946. Part of Lions International, the 70-member club has donated more than $4.6 million to the community since 1989, through donations to local public and parochial schools, and with projects such as backstops at McMorrow Field, bleachers at South St. Paul High school, dugouts at baseball fields, and a park shelter at Lorraine Park. The money comes from fundraisers, including Breakfast with Santa, which annually draws several hundred people with its all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage breakfast. The SouthWest Lioness club, representing South St. Paul and West St. Paul, operates “Santa’s Store” during the breakfast, where young shoppers can select gifts
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for their parents and loved ones. The club’s calendar raffle attracts considerable attention each February. About $7,500 is donated to the community, and the same amount is given out in prizes. Only 1,500 tickets are sold at $10 each. At least one raffle winner is chosen each day of the month. The largest drawing is for $1,000, which is awarded on Valentine’s Day. Because winning raffle tickets are returned to the drawing hopper, it’s possible to win more than once. A good place to buy them is at the South St. Paul Lions Christmas Tree sales lot at the corner of Marie and 12th avenues. Speaking of the Christmas trees, the Lions partner with the South St. Paul High School football team for this endeavor. The team helps the club by unloading hundreds of Christmas trees, which are set up for sale right after Thanksgiving. The football players also help set up, serve and tear down the club’s Senior
Thanksgiving Day dinner, which is served free of charge and usually held on the second Thursday in November. In return, the Lions help supply the team with helmets and uniforms. They also shoot off their famous blue cannon whenever the home team scores points at the football games. Lions Club members are actively involved in community events like Kapoisa Days and On the Road Again. They also help raise money for the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life, by donating directly to the event and selling hamburgers and hot dogs. The Memorial Golf Tournament and the Family Fun Shoot are also popular events the club hosts annually. The organization gets as many as 10 requests for donations each month. “We usually try to do something to help the cause,” said Club President Paul Zubrzycki. “We try to help as many as we can, but South St. Paul requests get priority.”
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opened a clubhouse at 123 North Concord. Their current location on Concord Exchange opened on January 5, 1956, and was remodeled in 1990. The organizations came together in 1922 to form the War Memorial Association. They presented the first annual Memorial Day parade in South St. Paul in 1924 as a way to honor veterans and Gold Star Mothers, who had lost sons in World War I. The parade continues today, always ending at the veterans memorial at Oak Hill Cemetery with a program of patriotic music by the South St. Paul High School band, recitation of
the Gettysburg Address and greetings and speeches from honored veterans. For nearly 100 years, the American Legion and VFW have served the South St. Paul community by funding special projects, including South St. Paul’s public library, which was sponsored by the American Legion and opened in 1927. In the 1930s, the VFW Drum and Bugle Corps participated in events all over the country, winning many awards and much recognition. Over the years, both clubs have provided equipment, uniforms and coaches for hundreds of local sports teams and have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to South St. Paul schools, youth programs and civic projects.
Today, the VFW continues to offer dining and bar service. The American Legion doesn’t have its own building any longer but meets at the VFW monthly. Together, these organizations form a solid foundation of service to our local community. A Congressional Act approved on May 13, 1938, made November 11 a legal holiday “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day.’” Congress amended the bill on June 1, 1954, replacing “Armistice” with “Veterans.” The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc. organization was formed on September 29, 1899 for veterans who served the U.S. in wars, campaigns and expeditions
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on foreign soil or hostile waters. The VFW was reorganized in 1913 as the result of a series of mergers of other veteran organizations, consisting of veterans of the Spanish–American War and the Philippine Insurrection. A group of American servicemen stationed in France organized The American Legion in February 1919. Membership was open to anyone who served in active duty in the United States Armed Forces during any war in which America was involved, and who were honorably discharged or still serving. The organization grew rapidly after World War I, which led to a friendly rivalry with the VFW as both organizations competed for members.
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Snelling Cemetery. The money was also used to purchase lifetime VFW memberships for the remaining veterans of Post 4462. South St. Paul Post 295 gained 29 members from West St. Paul, according to Post Commander Mike Running. His post has been able to remain financially healthy through its food and beverage sales, charitable gambling, and renting its hall to other groups. Nonetheless, the Post is struggling to attract new members. “I joined the Post in 1965 but didn’t really get involved until 2005,” he said. “At that time there
were about 1,200 members. Now there are 750.” A majority of them are in nursing homes, which makes it difficult to attend meetings, he added. Running said it’s a challenge to recruit new, younger members because there are no inducements or special offers. “We just tell them all about what we do,” he said. “Unfortunately, one of their first questions is, ‘What’s in it for me?’ and we say there is nothing in it for you, or for us. We do volunteer work, we just give back to the community.” Tate Doom, adjutant quartermaster for the state
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10 years, the District has cut nearly $6 million in expenses, and recently approved cutting $1 million more
for 2017-18. The cuts have resulted in fewer teachers, support staff, administrative staff, kindergarten as-
VFW office, said aging is just one factor affecting membership statewide. “Those who have built this organization may be reluctant to see it change,” he said. “But it’s something – change – that has to happen.” He said the Posts that are doing well host community activities, such as visits from Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, and are involved in youth sports. Of the 110 posts in the seven-county metro area, about 30 have a club that offers food and beverages, and some provide musical entertainment. The South St. Paul Post is noted for its entertainment, as is the James Balentine “Uptown” Post in South Minneapolis and the Palmer Lake View Post in Brooklyn Park.
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by the steady play of seniors Austin Cunnien and Andres Fernandez. Unfortunately, the Packers generated just 19 goals in 15 games, with senior Cameron Rahn leading the way with five goals and four assists. “It was frustrating because our kids generated a lot of opportunities to score but just couldn’t put the ball in the net,” said Hart. “We had thirteen seniors on this year’s team and many have played together for several years. They were a great group and we’re going to miss them.” Hart realizes it will be a rebuilding year in 2018, especially on defense, but he will have a nucleus of nine returning lettermen and expects to get further help from the junior varsity squad that carved out a 9-2 record. The girls soccer team, which made consecutive state tournament trips in 2011 and 2012 and came
agonizingly close in 2016, took a slight step backward in 2017, finishing their season 7-9-1. A primary culprit for the slippage was a string of injuries to key personnel. “Senior defenseman Emily O’Connor suffered an ACL injury and was lost for the season before we played a game, and three weeks later we lost senior defenseman Audra Dunn to a meniscus tear,” said head coach Kathleen Babich. “Kate Klaustermeier (stress fracture) and Lillie Kirchner (concussion) also lost significant time.” Fortunately, four-year starter Roxy Veldman, an All-State nominee, stayed healthy and compiled some gaudy statistics, recording 23 goals and adding 10 assists. Her career total of 73 goals is a school record. Another senior, midfielder Kim Skwira, played a crucial role in setting up Veldman.
Goalkeeper Matt Gellerman set the all-time state high school record for most saves in a career – an even 600, besting the record of 590 posted by Zach Harstad of Alexandria. “Kim is the optimum playmaker and she sparks the offense by making clean connecting passes to our forwards,” said Babich. “Roxy has it all: speed, stamina, the skill to find a lane and accelerate, and an uncanny ability to finish.” Babich also sings the praises of junior defensemen Leah Willenbring and Jessica Jugavich, both of
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whom moved to defense in the best interest of the team, and senior Brooke Deering who, because of her gifted right foot, made all of the corner kicks and free kicks for the Packers. “It’s impossible not to care some about wins and losses,” said Babich, “but what I love about coaching and miss during the off-season is the privilege of developing relationships with all of these great kids.” Brandon Lambert, who has taught English at the high school for 15 years, is in his fourth season as the head coach of the girls and boys cross country teams. Lambert, now very passionate about the sport, was a latecomer to the intricacies of cross country. “Quite frankly, it all happened when my first son
was born, and I decided to start running because he was colicky and it offered me a chance to get out of the house for awhile,” he said with grin. The Packer girls team enjoyed a transformative year. Senior Star Costa is precisely that – a star. She is the defending Metro East Conference champion and has qualified for the state tournament each of the past three seasons. Last year, she took first place in the Roy Griak Invitational sponsored by the University of Minnesota, and this season she led the Packers to a second place finish. “She is as motivated a runner as you will ever find,” said Lambert. “In fact, she unknowingly fractured a bone in her foot last season but ignored it
and continued to run in the conference, section and state meets.” Alternating with Costa on a meet-to-meet basis for the top spot in the lineup this season was ninthgrader Nicole Kelly and her sister, sophomore Amanda Kelly. Junior Tessa Laska is the team captain and its undisputed leader. “Nicole qualified for the state tournament in 2016, and she and her sister both have a tremendous work ethic,” said Lambert. “Tessa, a two-time state qualifier herself, was responsible for organizing the captain’s practices and creating the culture that all of our kids have bought into. She has been invaluable.” Occupying the other three slots on the sevenmember team are junior
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A new mural commemorating the State of Hockey was recently painted on a retaining wall at Hat Trick Liquors, 1150 Southview Blvd. Owner and hockey enthusiast Dennis Keil, who grew up near the United States Hockey Hall Fame in Eveleth, Minn., commissioned South St. Paul resident Rich Hubal to paint the mural. Entitled “Hockey Town U.S.A.,” it depicts numerous hockey legends, including those with ties to Minnesota and South St. Paul, as well as other local sports heroes. The girls soccer team was not the only squad that suffered from the injury bug this fall. The girls tennis team lost their #3 and #4 singles players, as well as a member of the #3 doubles team, to season-ending injuries. “We had to pull up some inexperienced kids from the
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well at that tough position. Emery lost to the #1 seed from Eagan in the second round of the Section 3AA singles tournament to finish her season 7-9. Counihan, competing at #2 singles in the sectionals, upset the #6 seed in the second round and also registered a 7-9 season record.
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compiled a 9-7 record. Senior captain Alexis Ritter and junior Savannah Lenarz were the #2 doubles team and finished 10-6. The Packers will graduate four varsity players – Emery, Counihan, Ritter and the injured Tyra Davenport – but Meyer is not one to mire in despair. “All four of those kids contributed in a special way to our program and we will miss them immensely,” she said. “But we are also excited for next year. If our lower varsity and the members of our young and very athletic JV team do the work required to improve during the off season, we should be very competitive in 2018.” And what about that football team that we managed to ignore for 34 paragraphs? The Packers finished their regular season schedule on October 18 with a 21-7 victory over Hastings. With a 6-2 record, they are assured of getting a first-round bye in the Section 3AAAA tournament. They will next compete in a sectional semifinal at Ettinger Field at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28.
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Black Violin will perform its blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music November 17 at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts. King, Jr. and Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey take on a Congress divided on this hot button matter of policy. $25-$52; discounts for students and seniors. “Coco’s Diary – A Christmas Gift to Remember,” November 25-December 23. In 1927 Clotilde “Coco” Irvine is given a diary for Christmas in which she faithfully chronicles the ups and downs of her rollercoaster year. She is a bright, adventurous and funny heroine who is constantly in a fix at home and school “through no fault of my own!” This play features some of the greatest songs of the 1920s. $37-$52.
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The Schubert Club will present free concerts at noon, Thursday, Nov. 2, 9 and 16 in Courtroom 317. Kids Jam: Taiko, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Room 208. Ages 5-12 are invited to play, listen, learn and create with music. $5 for kids, parents free. Traditions of Germany, 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12. Free. Saint Paul Ballet performance, noon, Tuesday, Nov. 14. Free. The High 48s will perform its soulful sound of bluegrass with a modern twist at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 in the F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium. Cocktail hour begins at 7 p.m. $20. Wells Fargo Winter Skate Grand Opening, 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 at Landmark Plaza. The event features photo opportunities with reindeer and sleigh, a performance by the Teddy Bear Band, skating
performances and fireworks at 6:30 p.m. in Rice Park. Free. The rink opens at 7:15 p.m. and will remain open until February. Rose Ensemble performance, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 26. Free. 39th Annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30 in the Musser Cortile and courtrooms. More than 70 vendors will offer unique gift items. $5.
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The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra presents Mozart’s Fifth Violin Concerto October 27-28; Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence November 3-4; Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony November 11-12; and Copland’s Appalachian Spring November 24-26. $12-$50 for all performances. Travis Wall’s “Shaping Sound: After the Curtain,” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28. Acclaimed choreographer Travis Wall presents a show that tells the story of a man fighting to find his creative voice after the death of his one true love. $26-$99. Schubert Club concert featuring pianist Sir András Schiff, 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29. $32-$71. The National Lutheran Choir will present “Holy Spirit Mass” at 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29. Commissioned for the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, this piece was created to celebrate the common ground shared by all people of God, as well as the progress that Catholics and Lutherans have made in overcoming
the obstacles that once divided them. $10-$50. “An Intimate Evening with Yanni,” 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30. Yanni will perform his works on the piano and share experiences of his illustrious career. $37-$99. “Winter Traditions” lecture, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5. Local choreographers will share how they use dance to bring communities together for artistic and cultural celebrations at the end of each calendar year. Speakers include Myron Johnson, Alberto Justiniano, Uri Sands and April Sellers. The Rose Ensemble with Piffaro, 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5. $14-$40. The Rose Ensemble presents “Welcome the People: The Musical Legacy of the Reformation.” Oratorio Society of Minnesota presents “Better is Peace: The Music of Karl Jenkins” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10. $28-$48. Minnesota Opera presents “The Marriage of Figaro,” November 11-19. $22.50-$165. Black Violin will perform its blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17. $27.57. Samir and Dipalee 50 Years of Bollywood, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18. Internationally renowned singer couple Samir and Dipalee will perform with their musical group from Mumbai. $34-$115. “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” a contemporary re-imagination of Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, is presented November 2122. $28.50-$68.50.
William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” is presented through November 11. Explore Shakespeare’s definitive psychological murdermystery through a new lens. Within a stark contemporary setting and an atmosphere filled with modernist music, this production takes audiences on a journey into the mind of Hamlet. $25$60. “Of Mice and Men” is presented November 9-December 16. Lennie and George are scraping to buy a home of their own. When Lennie stirs up trouble,
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Anti bullying fundraiser Music Unites Against Bullying is hosting a fundraiser 2-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 at VFW Post 295, 111 Concord Exchange S., to raise funds for the South St. Paul school district’s efforts to prevent bullying. The event features food, drinks, live music, raffles, prizes and guest speakers. All ages are welcome and all proceeds benefit the district. For more information,
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The English Language Learning program offers classes for non-native speakers. These classes are designed for adults who are new to the English language and U.S. culture. ABE Center, 517 Marie Ave. South St. Paul Levels 1 & 2: Monday-Friday 10:30 am-12:30 pm Levels 3 & 4: Monday-Friday 8:30 am & 10:30 am West Heights Area Learning Center, 150 Marie Ave E. West St. Paul Levels 1-4: Monday & Wednesdays 6 pm - 8 pm Pre-Lit ELL: Mondays & Wednesdays 6 pm - 8 pm Call to Register:
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Lincoln Center hosts Family Fun Night The National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting a Family Fun Night 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9 at Lincoln Center Elementary, 357 9th Ave. N., South St.
Paul. The free event will include children’s activities and resources for parents of children living with mental health challenges. For more information, visit www. tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com or call 651-403-8313.
Henry Sibley High School, 1897 Delaware Ave., Mendota Heights. All candles and wax must be removed. Painted pumpkins will not be accepted. For more information, call Cassandra at 651-552-4118.
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Painting Your Own Holiday Cards, 6-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6. Discover ideas for creating your own unique and personalized holiday cards. Registration required. Secrets of the Congdon Mansion, 7-8 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 9. Journalist and author Joe Kimball will share his story of covering the murder of Elizabeth Congdon in Duluth, and the subsequent trials of her accused killers. Kimball will sell and sign his book “Secrets of the Congdon Mansion.” Rock, Rattle and Rhyme, 6:15 p.m., each Monday in November. Ages birth to 3 are invited to enjoy rhymes, songs, sign language, books and play time that teaches early literacy and socialization skills. Storytime for ages 2-6, 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 14 and 28. Participants will read, write, sing, play and enjoy stories and activities that develop early literacy skills. Stories at Lawshe Memorial Museum, 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21. The Dakota County Historical Society and South St. Paul Public Library are collaborating on a special storytime series that will help make history come
Growing up in southeastern Minnesota, I was the oldest of seven children, and for many years we lived in a single wide trailer. My dad worked full time and took on additional work around the holidays. My mom stayed home and cared for the household. I didn’t realize it then but we struggled financially. At Thanksgiving and Christmas we received support from our community. It came in many forms: there was a basket of food, an annual trip provided by our school to receive free winter coats and boots, and gifts under the tree. I remember one year in particular. I was six or seven years old and I really wanted an aluminum baseball bat. I loved to play baseball and thought having my own bat would be the best thing ever. My parents knew I wanted one but they could not afford it. Thanks to the generosity of others, I received that bat and still remember it fondly. This holiday season we hope you’ll consider giving to your neighbors in need. Last year, with the help of our community, we were able to make the holidays brighter for more than 700 families, and we expect to serve a similar number this year. Whether it’s adopting a family or a senior and purchasing items specifically for them, or donating a new, unwrapped item, your gifts will be appreciated by those receiving them. For more information, visit www. neighborsmn.org/holiday-donations. For those who may need some extra help to make the holiday season merry, applications for the Love Your Neighbor holiday program are being accepted through December 6. Additional details are available at www.neighborsmn.org/ holiday-programs or by calling 651-272-1101. I stopped playing baseball in high school but I have never stopped remembering the person who gave me that bat all those years ago. He or she will likely never know the impact it had on me, but I will forever be thankful.
7th Ave. N. Fare for All Express is a cooperative foodbuying program that allows people to save as much as 50 percent on monthly groceries by purchasing “express packages.” For more information, call 651-651366-6200 or visit www. southstpaul.org.
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Big Game Gala The River Heights Chamber of Commerce invites you and your friends to participate in the Big Game Gala, presented in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings 6-10 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the JW Marriott at Mall of America in Bloomington. Featured guests include Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith and Paul Allen of KFAN. Our vision for the gala is to foster excitement, engagement and awareness within the River Heights community of the positive impact the Minnesota Vikings bring to our region by hosting Super Bowl LII, and relocating their headquarters and practice facilities to the area. The schedule includes “pre-game “ activities with Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders, dinner, speakers and “post-game” entertainment by local band Highwood. Business attire is recommended. Tickets are $150 and can be ordered at www.riverheights.com/biggamegala or by calling 651-451-2266. Discounted reserved tables of eight and VIP Experience tickets are also available.
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{ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES } Neighborhood House in St. Paul is looking for volunteers to assist in the food shelf, with tutoring, youth services and other areas. For more information, contact Vanessa Edwards at 651-789-2524 or vedwards@neighb.org. Neighbors, Inc., a social service agency serving northern Dakota County, has a number of volunteer opportunities to assist local residents, including work with the food shelf and thrift store. For more information, contact Mandy at 651-3062145 or at volunteer@neighborsmn.org. DARTS, a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Dakota County, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages. To volunteer, contact Jen at 651234-2254, jen.myers@darts1.org or visit www.darts1.org/volunteer. Dakota County offers volunteer positions in community corrections, environmental resources, the Historical Society, library, parks, public health, the sheriff’s office and social services. For more information, call 651-438-4435 or visit www. co.dakota.mn.us/Government/Jobs/Volunteering/Pages/default.aspx Dodge Nature Center, a nonprofit environmental education center in West St. Paul, is seeking volunteers age 16 and over to assist with community events, land management and environmental education. For more information, call 651-4554531 or visit www.dodgenaturecenter.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for men, especially Latinos, to mentor boys ages 7-12 in St. Paul. Volunteers are asked to commit just a few hours a month. To volunteer, call 651-789-2400 or visit www.bigstwincities.org. Cerenity Senior Care–Humboldt is seeking volunteers to transport residents to activities. It also needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to assist with one-onone visits. Volunteers may work weekly, monthly or at a special event. Located on the West Side, the Cerenity Residence at 514 Humboldt provides assisted living, memory care and transitional care, and the Cerenity Care Center at 512 Humboldt provides nursing care. To volunteer, contact 651-220-1789, HumboldtVolunteer@bhshealth.org, or visit www.cerenityseniorcare.org/volunteer. St. Paul Public Schools is seeking volunteer tutors to assist students oneon-one or in small groups. Flexible day, evening or weekend hours. To volunteer, contact Jyni Koschak at 952-945-4162 or jkoschak@voamn.org. The St. Paul Public Schools Foundation is seeking volunteer tutors to serve at a variety of community organizations. For more information please contact Nora Robinson at nora. robinson@sppsfoundation.org or at 651325-4244. Volunteers of America is looking
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World War I, on August 6, 1918. Three months later, William K. Follmer, a local veteran of the Spanish American War who served in the Philippines, called together 25 veterans in November at South St. Paul City Hall to form a local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. By December 1919, 84 men were listed as charter members of VFW. Gallagher Post #295, named in memory of Patrick Gallagher, a local man who died in France on March 27, 1919, months after the World War I armistice had been signed. In 1945, the name of the post was changed to GallagherHansen in memory of the death of Harry Hansen of South St. Paul, who was AM killed in Okinawa in World War II.
The Last Man’s Club of World War I was founded in 1937. The last five members came together in 1985 for their final gathering. Pictured are (front row, left to right): John Gesselman, 93, Dr. Thomas Lowe, 92, and Earl Arneson, 92. Back row: Robert Rolle, 88, and Ira Williams, 89. Ira Williams was the last surviving member of the club. A 75-milimeter shell from World War I, as well as a bottle of 1918 French cognac were the club’s signatory centerpieces and are on display at the VFW. Both groups originally met at City Hall for monthly meetings. The American Legion’s social club was at 209-1/2 North Concord in the lower level and was
known as the American Legion Dugout. The VFW met in the former Anderson Building at 145 North Concord until it burned down in March 1920. They
moved to the former Masonic Hall on the northeast corner of 4th and Marie avenues and eventually Back in Time / Page 2
to everyone who supported the On the Road Again celebration!
During this time of Thanksgiving, we are mindful of the many people who give their time and talents to help others. We are blessed to have caring staff and volunteers dedicated to mending bodies and spirits.
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The On the Road Again Committee wishes to thank the following supporters for helping make this year's celebration a great success. A & A Automotive Angelo's Italian Restaurant Bauer Floor Covering Black Sheep Coffee Boy Scout Troop 99 City Auto Glass City of South St. Paul Deb Griffith Farmers Insurance Agency Gino Ward Gallagher-Hansen VFW Post #295 & Ladies Auxiliary Graphic Resources Hrvatski-Dom – Croatian Hall Jodee Paape & Assoc., CPA
Kandt & Tetrick Funeral Home Linda Jaeger Accounting MidWestOne Bank Milbert Company Nipps Service Station Polish National Alliance Lodge #1033 Radiant Panels, Inc. River Run Team Ronden & Associates State Representative Rick Hansen T & T Galley The Coop
South St. Paul Lions Club South St. Paul Police & Fire Southview 66 Servicenter State Farm Agency - Chris Kisch Twin City Tanning Co. Wakota Office Machines Val LaTour Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 639 20/20 Brand Solutions All of the volunteers and others who contributed to the celebration.