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A facelift for City Hall Cari Vujovich
SSP Educational Foundation seeks new executive director Jake Spitzack Staff Writer
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or the past 17 years, Cari Vujovich, executive director of the South St. Paul Educational Foundation, has been helping provide area students with scholarships, learning opportunities and other resources. Come this summer, that will change. Vujovich is retiring in June and the Foundation is reviewing applications for her successor. The duties of executive director include fundraising, management, administrative work and more. “We provide resources that directly affect students’ education, whether it be materials, training or activities,” said Vujovich. “It’s all based around the kids.” The foundation has doled out $6 million in scholarships since its founding in 1984 and continues to find new ways to help students. In 2014, it began working with the South St. Paul Garden Club to fund SSPEF / Page 3
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outh St. Paul’s City Hall is showing its age and is need of repair. Some staff are working in cramped spaces and others have watched bits of ceiling fall to the floor. Built in 1953, the building is now undergoing a $3.6 million remodeling project. The City has hired Wold Architects to manage the project, and the firm will complete a final design by the end of February. Construction is expected to begin in April or May and take about six months to complete. City Hall was last renovated in 2007. The community development department was updated in 2012. Renovations will be done to several areas. Office and administrative space in the police department will be expanded. Currently, four officers share one workstation and the furnishings in the department are old and outdated. In the building’s main lobby, the service counter will be expanded
to allow staff to better assist people. “We’re trying to make that a better customer service area so people can get more services right at that one spot instead of having to go upstairs,” said South St. Paul City Administrator Joel Hanson. “The primary services will be available on the first level. We’re trying to expand the counter so we can deal with elections, water bill payments and general questions.” The community development and engineering departments will be consolidated into once space. Staff in these two departments often work closely together and this will help improve efficiency. A new roof is required to fix the crumbling ceiling issue, which occurred in the fire department’s apparatus bay. Additionally, the department’s living quarters and administrative areas will be upgraded. Other renovations include updates to the staff lounge and fitness room, and new carpeting and technology in the council chambers.
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his spring, the City of South St. Paul will begin planting 80 trees to replace ash trees that have been removed due to infestation of the emerald ash borer. The plantings will occur primarily in city parks and include approximately a dozen each of seven species. They are Kentucky coffeetree, imperial honeylocust, Princeton elm, swamp white oak, ivory silk lilac, hackberry and autumn gold ginkgo. Last year, the City received a $94,500 grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to help fund the approximately $132,000 project. On January 18, the City Council approved a $89,000 contract with Davey Tree Expert Co. to complete the work. The City will cover the remaining cost by providing trees, supplies, site prep and other services. Planting multiple species wards against loss of large numbers of trees. In the past, municipalities often planted just one species in public places, which proved to be poor policy. In the mid-1900s, elms were the tree of choice, then Dutch elm disease hit and wreaked havoc on communities across the nation. In Minnesota, it was first discovered in 1961 in St. Paul, and by 1977 the disease had wiped out nearly 200,000 elms in the Twin Cities alone. Ash trees were widely used to replace the
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Oak Hill veterans memorial needs restoration work Jake Spitzack Staff Writer
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he veterans memorial atop Oak Hill Cemetery in South St. Paul, which has weathered the elements for nearly 75 years, is slowly crumbling. After years of unsuccessful start-up efforts, the VFW Gallagher-Hansen Post 295 and the South St. Paul War Memorial Association have
finally scheduled a restoration project. A fundraising effort is currently underway to support the $30,000 project, which is scheduled to begin in August. “We’ve been trying to get the restorations going for 10-plus years,” said Terrance Pieper, commander of VFW Post 295. “We’ve always got it rolling then the project peters out for one reason or another. Usually, the bids were
too expensive, or contractors pulled out…. Every couple of years we’ve said that we have to get this done and the past year things finally lined up.” He attributed it to a fair-priced bid and enthusiasm from Hardline Concrete and Masonry, which will complete the work. The memorial has cracked bricks and signs of water damage, and its stairs are sinking into the ground.
Restorations will include leveling out the foundation, brick work and widening the sidewalk. Funding will come from a variety of sources. The Post expects to receive a $2,000 grant from the Veterans of Foreign Wars national service organization and contributions from community groups. An additional $7,500 is still needed to complete the project, and donations are being
sought from the public. The Post will also use $16,000 of revenue it received from pull tabs and other charitable gambling at the former VFW bar on Concord Exchange. The bar closed three years ago and the Post has since been operating from a leased 1,000-square-foot space at Thompson Avenue and 14th Avenue North. Pieper said there are no plans to open another club.
“The cost of maintaining a bar isn’t feasible,” he said. “Right now, we’re just trying to survive. If we would have held onto our building three years ago instead of selling, the pandemic probably would have wiped us out. In hindsight, the move was the best thing we could have done.” The VFW has roughly 300 Veterans memorial / Page 2
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an annual field trip for kindergarteners at Kaposia and Lincoln Center to visit the farm at the Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul. A few years later they created “Mr. Otto’s Way,” a program that provides winter clothing for elementary students in need. Most recently, the foundation established a fundraising initiative to support South St. Paul Secondary’s theater department. Vujovich humbly credited these notable accomplishments to a team that included her coworkers, the foundation’s board members and others in the community. “We’re only as strong as the people who help us,” she said. “There are so many great people that believe in public schools, and the foundation has great board members that share the foundation’s mission all over the city. The strength of the foundation really comes
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Rummage sale Luther Memorial Church, 315 15th Ave. N., South St. Paul, is hosting a rummage sale April 28-30. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. For more information, call Shirley at 651-455-5820 or the church at 651-451-2400.
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from them.” Much of the foundation’s funding comes from two annual events: its gala in the summer and walk-a-thon in the fall. It also receives donations from organizations such as the South St. Paul Lion’s Club and the Abner Rude American Legion Post #481, as well as individual contributors, including alumni who include the foundation in their will. Vujovich, who has a degree in fashion and retail management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, started as executive director in 2005 and quickly fell in love with nonprofit work because it allowed her to make a difference in the community by helping people in a variety of ways. “You never knew who was going to walk through the door or how you were going to help them,” she said. In retirement, she plans to spend time with her two grandchildren and stay connected to the foundation. “This is the end of a big
each month in the council chambers at City Hall, 125 3rd Ave. N. For agendas and city council member contact information, visit www. southstpaul.org or call 651554-3284. The Special School District 6 School Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month. For agendas and school board member contact information, visit www. sspps.org or call 651-4579400. The South St. Paul-Inver Grove Heights Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit https:// rotary5960.org/clubInfo/ south-st-paul-inver-grove-
chapter of my life,” she said. “I’m glad I’m leaving the foundation on a good financial status, though, and I’ll stay involved to help make sure the transition goes smoothly.” For more information on the foundation, visit www. sspef.org or call 651-4579440.
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he waning of winter’s chill not only warms the soul but signifies that prep sports teams across the state are in the midst of transitioning from their regular season routines to the hype and “one-and-done” excitement inherent in postseason play. We pause to highlight the South St. Paul High School teams and athletes who have exhibited championship pedigree and may be on the cusp of living out childhood dreams. Girls hockey (state tournament: February 23-26). Under Dave Palmquist, now in his 28th season as head coach, the Lady Packers have accumulated 583 victories, the most in the history of girls hockey in Minnesota. In the process, the Packers have won four state cham-
pionships and hold state tournament records for most appearances (15), most wins (27) and most goals (136). South St. Paul finished the 2021-22 regular season with a 13-10-2 record. Those numbers are a bit deceiving because Palmquist routinely schedules games outside of the Metro East Conference against the likes of Warroad, Orono and Hermantown, who finished #1, #2 and #3 in the final Class A poll. “We believe the best way to gauge where we are at as a team is by playing high caliber teams,” said Palmquist. “Our kids are eager to play against the best and it a great way to prepare for the postseason.” Senior defenseman Lilie Ramirez, who will play Division I hockey at MinnesotaMankato next year, is the team leader in goals (12), assists (24) and total points
(36). Junior Sarah Wincentsen (11 goals, 11 assists) and ninth grader Lily Pachl (7 goals, 15 assists), have each mustered 22 points. If there is a cause for concern among the Packer faithful as the squad enters sectional play it might be their inability to score more goals. In 25 regular season games, the Packers tallied 60 goals, an average of 2.4 per game. If a scoring ineptness does materialize, it is most often offset by the incredible night-in and night-out goaltending prowess exhibited by sophomore Delaney Norman. She has recorded six shutouts and her goals against average per game is a paltry 1.78. Assessment: The top three seeds in Section 4A are Simley (18-4-3), South St. Paul (13-10-2) and Two Rivers/ St. Paul (13-11-1). After playing each other twice
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132; Caelan Stroud (12-11) at 138; Nate Berchtold (3311) at 145; and Will Nihart (37-7) at 182. “There will be some wrestle-offs between team members on our roster that will determine our final lineup in advance of the section individual competition,” said head coach Don Nihart. “Fortunately, we are in good health going into the post-season and our kids are looking forward to leaving it all on the mat.” The first-ever Minnesota State Girls Wrestling Tournament will debut on March 3 at the Xcel Energy Center. More than 250 girls statewide, including 15 from South St. Paul, registered to wrestle in the 2021-22 season. Teresa Tonda and Desmond Radunz coach the Packer girls. “When we were notified last spring by the Minnesota State High School League that girls wrestling was now a sanctioned sport, I nearly tackled Coach Nihart to plead my case to coach the team,” said Tonda. “I’ve always loved wrestling and I feel it’s yet another niche available for young women to find a place where they
might fit in. There’s nothing negative about women being strong and physical.” On February 19, when the boys are competing in the team competition at Cretin, the girls team will travel to Hastings to compete in the South Sectional, comprised of teams from Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4. The top two wrestlers in each of the ten weight classes will advance to the state tournament. Assessment: Under the leadership of Nihart, the wrestling program has achieved elite status. Yearin and year-out, the Packers bring home their share of championship hardware. Despite competing in the same section as Simley (isn’t it about time that Simley opts up to Class AAA?), the Packers will finish runnersup to Simley in the team competition and advance four to six individuals to state. Eight girls will represent the Packers at the South Sectional. Tonda is the epitome of positivity and is looking forward to witnessing three or four of her grapplers make history in downtown St. Paul. Boys basketball (state tournament: March 22-26).
The Packer basketball team was handed a severe blow on January 11 when head coach Matt McCollister resigned and later plead guilty to a conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. At the time of his resignation, the Packers were 11-0 and ranked third in Class 3A. Within hours of the resignation, 34-year-old JV coach Darren Edwards was promoted to co-head coach. That designation was dropped when Edwards received his head coaching credentials. Assistant coach Steve Priestly remains on the staff as well. The big story is the remarkable response of the team itself. As we go to press, the Packers are 21-0 and still ranked third in Class 3A. “The resignation stunned all of us but it has been a rather seamless transition,” said Edwards. “I’ve been around these young men for the past three years so I know them well. They’re hungry and their work ethic is off the charts.” The nucleus of the team is made up of seven seniors and the leader of that group on and off the floor continues to be Alonzo Dodd. The 6’2” Dodd averages a
double-double: 18 points and 11 rebounds a game. He also leads the team in assists (134) and steals (90). “Coach Matt was our mentor,” said Dodd. “He taught us the style of basketball we play, but more so he taught us how to be leaders.” Devin Newsome averages 19 points and 6 rebounds and Shawn West-Zimpel averages 12 points. The Harmon twins, Tre and Tay, are extremely athletic and snipers on both ends of the floor. Kaiden Moua and
Keon More make nightly contributions off the bench. “We have stayed the course. We don’t get too high or too low and we don’t look very far ahead,” said Edwards. “All we worry about is the next team on our schedule. If we continue to take it one game at a time, the wins will take care of themselves.” Assessment: The aftermath of an incident that rocks the foundation of a sports team manifests itself in numerous ways. The basketball team has responded in a positive
and mature manner. They are one of eight teams in Section 3AAA. There are three others from the Metro East Conference: Two Rivers, Simley and St. Thomas Academy, along with three from the St. Paul City Conference: Harding, Central and Highland Park. Finally, there is DeLaSalle, ranked #4 in Class 3A. The Packers will continue to take it one game at a time and how sweet it would be for this team to be the one to end the 52-year state tournament drought.
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“Not for Sale” is presented at 7:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through February 27. Late 1950s and early ’60s Arnold Weigel, a rising star
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in his head, “Make a good man of yourself, ’cause you have a choice. You always have a choice.” Inspired by Parks’ book, “A Choice of Weapons,” the play takes the audience into the world of young Gordon Parks, who chose to use a camera to fight hatred and discrimination, and became an internationally renowned photographer, composer and filmmaker. Tickets start at $35, with discounts for seniors, those under 30 years old and students. An online streaming option will be available April 4-10. Individual streaming tickets are $25.
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A rts & Culture “Black Sea Odyssey” virtual event is held March 31. Experience the music, dance, language, foods, costumes and arts and craft traditions of several countries hailing from the Black Sea region of Eastern Europe. Produced in partnership with Ethnic Dance Theatre.
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The featured exhibit, “Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails,” is on display through May 8. Travel to the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his friends to solve a variety of challenges, climb into Thomas’ cab, load freight into train cars and fix Percy’s wobbly wheel. Tickets are $14.95.
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The following exhibit is only on view from outside the Pioneer Endicott building, installed in the windows on Robert and 4th streets, and in the Ecolab entrance in the skyway. “Mestizaje: Intermix-Remix” is on display March 19 through June 12. Determining one’s identity has been a constant and evolving concern for immigrants and descendants of Latin American countries living in the United States. Seven Latinx artists seek to engage people and commu-
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“The Waitress” is presented March 8-13. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., Tues.-Fri., and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. “International Artist Series:” Isata Kanneh-Mason performs piano at 7:30 p.m., March 8, and 10:30 a.m., March 9.
“Days of the Dinosaurs” is now on display. View dinosaurs and fossils from around the world in brandnew exhibits, movies and the recently expanded Dinosaurs & Fossils gallery. “Ultimate Dinosaurs” is on display through April 10. Learn about dinosaur discoveries and scientific research to show how continental drift altered the landscape of the ancient world.
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“Science is All of Us” is presented through March. Take a cultural and scientific look at race throughout history with paid and free virtual, hybrid and in-person learning opportunities at the museum. Science Fusion events: Native Americans in STEM runs until March 4. Latinx Americans in STEM runs Feb. 21-March 5. Asian Americans in STEM runs March 14-26. African Americans in STEM runs through March 31. Omnitheater films are “Dinosaurs of Antarctica,” “Dino Dana,” and “Not The
Science Type.” Additionally, Omnifest runs through March 6 and includes the following films: “Deep Sea,” “Hubble,” “Galapagos: Nature’s Wonderland,” and “Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar.” Theater tickets are $9.95, with discounts for children and seniors. Museum tickets are $19.95, with discounts for children and seniors.
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Hockey Tournament is held Feb. 23-26. The MSHSL State Wrestling Tournament is held March 3-5. The MSHSL Boys State Hockey Tournament is held March 9-12. Journey performs at 7:30 p.m., March 14. Tickets start at $45.50. Billie Eilish performs at 7:30 p.m., March 15. Tickets start at $76.50. Elton John performs at 8 p.m., March 22-23. Tickets start at $160.
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Maria Isa will perform a virtual concert at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Mar. 14. Free. A digital concert series is underway. One online presentation will be released each month until June and will be available for replay for one week. There are four concerts left. Cost for a single digital concert is $10. Accordo will be uploaded at 8 a.m., March 24.
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It is March and that means one thing at Neighbors: it’s Minnesota FoodShare month, the biggest food and fund drive of our year. Dozens of community partners, including faith communities, businesses and educational institutions, support it. The pounds of food and dollars raised help sustain
our hunger relief efforts for several months. We spend much time and energy each year promoting this important time. That was not always the case. Much like the humble beginnings of Neighbors 50 years ago, Minnesota FoodShare had a relatively quiet beginning. In fact, it took
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Out of the Jungle
In my dream, the jungle was thick and dark. There was a river running through it and I was on a small raft, careening down it. The current was flowing fast in the center and I wanted to steer closer to the banks, but the jungle was filled with monsters — prehistoric creatures that roared when they saw my little raft tumbling in the water. I never saw them clearly but could sense their presence. They reared their giant heads as I went by. The branches of the trees thrashed as they moved just out of sight.
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Then, up ahead, I saw huge stones in the center of the river. I feared I would smash my makeshift raft to bits. I steered closer to the bank until my raft was close
some time to become what it is today. Neighbors first participated in the program in 1983, two years after the inaugural metro-wide food share campaign. The board meeting minutes for Neighbors from March of that year state: “The Metro Food Drive was a success. As a result, a fourth food shelf was opened at St. Augustine’s enabling staff to conveniently handle some of the emergency food needs.” As the years went by, Minnesota FoodShare grew into a statewide initiative that supports hundreds of food shelves. This year, our goal is to raise more than 400,000 pounds of food and/or dollars to support our hunger relief efforts in Northern Dakota County. Much like
Neighbors’ first food share, support from the community helps us to be innovative in our approaches to hunger relief. We offer a variety of ways for our neighbors in need to receive food support. First, we recently started welcoming back clients to shop in person at our traditional food shelf. For the first time, they are experiencing the newly remodeled food shelf, which provides nutritious options, ethnically diverse selections and non-food items, such as hygiene products. It has been nearly two years since in-person shopping last took place and we are so glad to be offering it once again. We will continue to offer flexible ways to access food
support. Food delivery, introduced during the pandemic, will continue to be an important way we are able to bring food to people. We have volunteer drivers that deliver food to those who have no transportation. We also support our Neighbors Express satellite distributions located throughout Northern Dakota County. Through Neighbors Express, we distribute a variety of food and other essential items to high need locations where residents can help themselves to the valuable resources. Finally, our curbside pick-up will continue as a preferred option for many of our clients. We are grateful for the community’s year-round
support of all our programs and services. During the month of March, there is a special focus on the need for food support. That is why it is so important that we partner with Minnesota FoodShare. It not only helps us stock our shelves with food, it also raises awareness around the need for food shelves and other hunger relief efforts. Thank you for your support of Minnesota FoodShare. Much like the first time we participated in the Metro Food Drive, with your support, we know it will be a success. To learn more about how you can participate in Minnesota FoodShare, contact Darcy at darcy@neighborsmn.org or 651-306-2149.
to the river’s edge. Suddenly, a huge arm reached out of the jungle. It was gray and covered in scales with long claws and I was easily within reach. I woke with a start. Peter was sleeping. I grabbed him. “What’s the matter?” he asked groggily. I tried to explain about the monsters that were like dinosaurs and the river that was flowing too fast for me to navigate the rickety raft and the rocks ahead. “Wasn’t I there?” he asked. “No!” He wasn’t there. But as he fell back to sleep, I knew he thought he should have been. If he had been there, we would have evaded those monsters. Next time, he would make a point of be-
ing on the raft. Being married comes with a lot of responsibilities they don’t tell you about. We are now in Mexico and, after weeks of feeling good, Peter’s back went out again last night. He felt worse than he’d ever felt before. I didn’t know what we should do. Stay where we were? Continue to our destination? Return home? “I can’t think clearly enough to decide. Let’s do what you think is best,” Peter said. “Let’s go!” I said. We packed up in minutes, caught a shuttle, and headed to our final stop, an hour and a half away. I explained to our driver, Ricardo, in my childlike Spanish that my husband
had “terrible pain of the spine,” and he looked on sympathetically. We had almost made it to our destination when Ricardo asked if we would like to stop at a pharmacy. The only thing that had helped Peter before was a short course of steroids. I figured it couldn’t hurt to ask. So, I launched into my small-child Spanish again, asking the pharmacist if it was “possible to buy prednisona.” “What strength?” she wanted to know. “And how much?” This was beyond my abilities to communicate, so she just brought out the boxes and laid them on the counter. By nightfall Peter was feeling a bit better, and today he
is up and cooking beans. He will see another doctor when we get home because he cannot live like this, always in fear of monsters jumping out of the jungle. But I am so glad he is better today. “I am not very good at taking care of you,” I said, because I’m not. I have no experience caring for people who are ill or in pain. I don’t know what to say or do. I feel helpless and useless and frustrated, none of which makes me much of a Florence Nightingale. But I was able to speak enough Spanish to get some help. I got our raft a little closer to the center of the river and now we are picking up speed. Till next time.
All AROUND 55075 Food Drive
March are critical to keep shelves stocked at Neighbors, Inc. in South St. Paul. There is need in our community. In 2021, Neighbors, Inc. distributed more than 750,000 pounds of food to over 31,500 people in northern Dakota County. In addition, the South St. Paul School District serves approximately 2,550 school lunches each day. During the 2021-22 school year, both breakfast and lunch are free to all students thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than 50% of families qualify for and participate in the free and reduced lunch program. In addition, South St. Paul Community Education has partnered with Minnesota Central Kitchen,
an initiative of Second Harvest Heartland, to offer free take ‘n’ bake family dinners. Each week, prepared meals are claimed by local families. For this year’s All AROUND 55075 food drive, we’ve come up with fun and unique ways to donate that involve “round” items. For example, you can donate your round coins, place a round barrel in your business to collect round canned food items, take your wagon or car AROUND your neighborhood to collect non-perishable food items, or just donate your round food items to Neighbors, Inc. We’ll be working with local businesses and organizations to come up with some fun, well-rounded activities to help raise our
goal of 55,075 pounds. (Or should it be a round number like 60,000 pounds?) All non-perishable food items and monetary donations will be given to Neighbors, Inc. to support families, individuals and seniors in our community. We are challenging individuals, businesses, schools, organizations and the entire community to come together to be part of this food drive. Everyone is needed to make it a success. If your business, organization or family would like to get involved, contact Deb Griffith at 651-554-3230 or deb. griffith@southstpaul.org, or view suggestions on the South St. Paul Events and Activities Facebook page.
Ok South St. Paul, it’s that time of year to talk about the annual South St. Paul Food Drive. The Mayor’s Youth Task Force is beginning to roll out this year’s campaign, entitled All AROUND 55075. March is the month when food shelves across the state engage in a friendly competition to see who can raise the most pounds of food and/ or monetary donations, and grant money is allocated based on ranking. The generosity of donors during Minnesota FoodShare Month provides a needed boost to food shelves between times of increased need. Donations of food/funds during Page 8 - South St. Paul Voice - March 2022
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hether you are planning to add a fence or deck to your backyard or are looking to do an extensive remodel, this guide will help save you time, money and headaches on your project. The tips are provided by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Research - Taking time to research projects on the internet and NARI.org will provide a good sense of what is involved regarding cost, scope of work, return on investment and material options. You should also research property values in your neighborhood to make sure your project is in line
with other homes in the area. Long-term plan - To ensure your project is worth the investment, consider how long you will stay in your home and how your neighborhood and family structure might change over time. Set your budget - Deciding on a realistic budget and arranging finances to support your project are essential. Share your budget with your remodeler. Finding professionals - Ask friends, family and neighbors for referrals and spend time researching the recommended individuals or companies online. Professional remodelers take their reputation seriously and hold credentials beyond
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Create a communication plan - A common downfall in remodeling is lack of communication between homeowners and remodelers. Your remodeler should lay out a communication plan at the beginning of the project. If not, ask them to do so. This plan should clarify roles of everyone involved, communication methods, availability and frequency of communication that is expected.
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SSP Library celebrates 100 years: A Brief History library. In the meantime, commissioners asked the city for $2,500 to purchase outh St. Paul’s historic books. The books would be public library will cel- housed in a public reading ebrate its 100th anniversary room at South St. Paul High this year. The city’s first pub- School and be available for lic library opened Decem- check-out. Unfortunately, ber 1, 1922, in the former in October 1921, the CarnFitzgerald Building, where egie Foundation turned Neighbors, Inc. is today. down the commissioners’ J.M. Rice was the first li- request to build a Carnegie brarian and served until the Library in South St. Paul. end of January 1923. By that Although disappointed, the time the city had a library board soon secured space in commission, with members the Fitzgerald Building and appointed in 1916 by May- hired Cornelia D. Plaister of Dubuque, Iowa, as librarian. or Charles W. Clark. Fundraising efforts to buy The nine members of the commission focused their new books were led by Maefforts on the creation of a cha Grannis, W.A. Sawtell, public library building and Alex Rogowski and Martin obtained a pledge of $10,000 Charlebois. The South St. from the Carnegie Founda- Paul American Legion Post South St. Paul’s first public library opened in tion. The St. Paul Union stepped up and started an Stockyards Co. donated two extensive fundraising cam- December 1922 in the Fitzgerald Building on lots at the northeast corner paign, donating $500 to- Grand Avenue. The 1927 library, pictured here, of Third and Marie Avenues, ward the library. In 1923, was dedicated on November 11, 1927, and at a cost of $1. World War I the city held a special elec- named The American Legion Memorial Library. interrupted the commission’s tion to ask voters to approve efforts but in 1919 the com- the city to issue $75,000 in of 1925, when Grace Dori- held. This time the vote missioners approached the bonds to pay for the new val of Montpelier, Vermont, was successful and plans Carnegie Foundation with library, but the vote was un- succeeded her. proceeded for building the successful. Plaister stayed at a requestToforapply an additional In June 1926, another library. Thomas Ellerbe and visit: www.myhousing.dakotacda.org $25,000 to build the new the library until September bond issue election was Co. created the plans and Applications will be accepted online only. See the back of this flyer Lois Glewwe Contributor
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Dakota County donated $7,500 toward the library. Groundbreaking was held December 27, 1926, and by August 7, 1927, the building was finished. The commissioners voted to name the library “The American Legion Memorial Library.” It was dedicated on November 11, 1927. The library, the first library ever built in Dakota County, immediately became a popular gathering place for high school students, many of whom were hired as library pages. Carol Johnson, who later served as head librarian, was hired by Dorival in 1943 because she had such lovely handwriting. She was assigned to make entries in the accessions book. Of the high school students who worked at the library, at least 14 went on to obtain degrees in library science and four others minored in that subject in college. Dorival remained head librarian until 1946. Marie Knudson, Alice M. Lewis and Doris Northenscold
succeeded her for one- and two-year terms. Dorothy Jorstad became head librarian in 1951 and served until 1962, when Elva Glewwe Miller was promoted to the top position. Miller was in charge when the addition was added in 1965 and dedicated on April 25 of that year. As the library makes plans for special centennial events to be held this year, it is in the midst of yet another change. This time, under head librarian Kathy Halgren, a new library will be built on Seventh and Marie avenues. It is not yet known what will happen to the beautiful historic 1927 library with its cozy fireplace, big windows and wonderful location. This year also marks the absorption of the cityowned and operated library as a full member of the Dakota County Library System. I will be presenting “A History of the South St. Paul Library” on Zoom at 7 p.m., Monday, Mar. 21. For more details, visit the library page at www.southstpaul.org.
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The Dakota County CDA’s Public Housing Program provides affordable rental housing for families with low- and moderate-incomes through a variety of housing options. Residents pay 30% of their monthly income towards rent.
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The CDA’s Public Housing portfolio haswww.myhousing.dakotacda.org two- and three-bedroom units in townhome To apply, visit: and fourplex communities located in Apple Burnsville, Lakeville and Applications will Valley, be accepted onlineHastings, only Rosemount.
COLLEEN LONEY MANOR(Scattered Sites) PUBLIC HOUSING Dakota County Public Colleen The Loney Manor is anCDA's 80-unit public Housing Program provides affordable housing apartment building located in rental housing for families with lowWest St. Paul. and moderate-incomes through a There are one- and two-bedroom units, some variety ofaccessible. housing options. Residents being handicap pay 30% of their monthly income INCOMEtoward LIMITSrent. Annual gross income must be below these The CDA's Public Housing portfolio amounts to qualify. has two- and three-bedroom units in Note: Only oneand two-person townhome and fourplex communities INCOME LIMITS Household Maximum Income households are eligible for the Colleen located in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Household Max. Income 1 person $55,950 Loney Monor waiting list. One person Hastings, Lakeville and Rosemount. 1 person $55,950 2 people
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COLLEEN LONEY MANOR 3 people $71,950
Colleen Loney Manor is an 80-unit $79,900 public housing apartment building 5 people $86,300 in West St. Paul. There are one- and 6 people $92,700 two-bedroom unites, some being handicap accessible. 4 people
households are not eligible for 2 people $63,950 scattered site housing.
3 people $71,950 RENTS 4 people $79,900 5 people $86,300 Residents pay 30% of their annual people for rent. $92,700 household6income 1/2022
Income limits apply. Only one- and two-person households are eligible for the Colleen Loney Manor waiting list. One-person households are not eligible for scattered site housing. The CDA gives preference to applicants who live, work, are hired to work or attend school full-time in Dakota County. To complete an online application, visit www.myhousingdakotacda.org
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