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2015

Celebrate
Supplement to the South-West Review
Week of May 10, 2015
Published by Lillie Suburban
Newspapers, Inc.
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West St. Paul Days

PREPARE TO CRUISE WEST ST. PAUL

T
his year the 25th annual Celebrate West St. Paul Days

is themed Cruisin in West St. Paul. The fact that the

cruising will be slowed just a bit by the South Robert
Street construction project is an irony the festival
organizers wish to embrace.
After all, the growth and development of the city is part of what the
celebration is about.
And with a reminiscent attitude of
last years paradise theme, some fun
in the sun, delicious foods and the
bright colors of the highlighted hot
rods rolling through town, the celebration is sure to be a great time.
Its the kick-off to summer, says
Jen Baltes, vice president of the Celebrate West St. Paul board of directors.
Its a brand new theme, and it ties in
really well with the city and all the car

shows that go on here.

On any given weekend, she says, residents can spot shiny vintage, collectible and antique cars cruising up and
down city streets. Why not celebrate
that? she says.
Dave Wenda, president of the board,
confirms that it really is the start to
the summer season of community celebrations.
By having [the festival] early in the
year like this, we also get more out-ofsee Crusin on page 3

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town residents to come to our city,

Wenda says. And were not competing
against anybody else.
With the event running Thursday
through Sunday, May 14-17, Wenda
says West St. Paul is the first of the
summertime festivals, acting sort of as
the lead piece in a domino effect, and
that theres no other area parade that
weekend.
West St. Paul is proud to usher in the
fun.

New theme, same good time

go cruisin for all kinds of reasons.

Whether on two wheels or four,
cruisin is meant to be pleasurable.
And there will be plenty of leisure
cruising to be had, starting with the
carnival. If your fancy is fried food,
fast rides, or fair games, each activity
will be at your fingertips.
Hit the food vendors for hot dogs,
mini-doughnuts, root beer floats and
much, much more.
Forget about a selfie for a time.
Instead cherish a moment with your
children, significant other, or friends
using a photo booth to capture hugs,
smiles or funny faces.
If youre feeling lucky, enter raffles
and drawings to win prizes that are
sure to make the night a hit.
Take a break from the walking, and
throw almost literally your children into a bouncy house, or watch
them slip down tall slides or go on fun
rides.

According to the board, last years

festival was such a success that not
much needed to change this year, as far
as activities go. There will be all the
traditional events, including the Grand
Parade, the Vintage Car Show and the
Come one, come all
Royalty Street Dance.
Most people have to drive, and comto the carnival!
mutes can be a daily ordeal for folks
Theres a lot more going on at the
tired in the morning and even more carnival than food, photos and bouncy
exhausted in the evening.
see Crusin on page 5
But a cruise is personal. People

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was an advisor for the Cheerleading

and Dance Line programs.
She reports shes now teaching the
grandchildren of former students.

houses. Show up to see!

The carnival will be open Thursday
from 3 to 10 p.m., Friday from 3 to 11
p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at Signal Hills shopping center, 1201 South
Robert St., just south of Butler Avenue.
Tickets for carnival rides on Saturday are $1 each or 25 tickets for $20;
or on Thursday, Friday and Sunday,
pay $20 for unlimited rides.
On Friday, May 15 go to the Cherokee Tavern, 886 Smith Ave. S., to
watch the Royalty Street Dance from 7
to 10 p.m. Theres a $10 cover charge,
or its $5 with a West St. Paul Days
button. Royalty will be admitted free.
Youll want a good nights sleep on
Friday, because Saturday is the biggest,
longest and busiest day at the festival.

After the grand parade May 16, head

to St. Croix Lutheran High School at
1200 Oakdale Ave. for a family picnic
from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Or hop over to Dodge Nature Center
at 1701 Charlton St. The nature center is inviting folks to its annual farm
and music festival from 3 to 7 p.m.
Attendees will be able to tour the farm
grounds as well as the barn and see
live animals up close.
Folks will also have the opportunity
to participate in farm chores, play oldfashioned games and enjoy live music,
face painting, ice cream and a raffle.
For nature center admission pricing
and more activity information, visit
www.dodgenaturecenter.org or call
651-455-4531.

Not tradition, not new

Linda E. Andersen/Review

The Sibley High School marching band performed during the

annual Grand Parade for West St. Paul Days last year.

A new familiar face

If theres one thing you cant miss,

its the West St. Paul Grand Parade on
Saturday, the Twin Cities first parade
of the season!
The parade starts at 1 p.m.
The route, while not new, is also not
old.
After seeing the success of last years
new route and being satisfied with the
results, planners chose to stick with
that same course.
Starting at Charlton and Butler avenues, the parade will go down Butler to Smith Avenue, and then down
Smith to Annapolis Street, and finally
Annapolis back to Charlton, where it
will reach its conclusion.
Or head over early. At 11 a.m. visiting Royalty will be in the gymnasium at the Heritage E-STEM Magnet
School, 121 Butler Ave. W.

T he

Rockin the barn

Along with running her studio,

The car show
Corrine
used to teach fine arts at
This years grand marshal in the
Lets
not
forget the cruisin inspiraHenry
Sibley
High
School
in
Mendota
parade is Corrine Martin, a longtime
Heights.
During
her
time
there
in
the
West St. Paul resident.
see Crusin on page 8
Were always looking for somebody 1980s she choreographed musicals and
special, Wenda says. This year a member of the South Robert Street Business
Association suggested Corrine.
Proud to represent the people of
Corrine Martin is currently enjoying her 50th year in business in West West St. Paul in your Minnesota State Legislature!
St. Paul half a century of teaching
dance at The Dance Center!
Thats a very important thing for us
to acknowledge, says Wenda.
Corrines School of Dance, also
known as The Dance Center, is a family-owned business that Martin began
in 1965. Martin, still the owner and
artistic director, has been teaching
dance there ever since, offering classes
in classical ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, hiphop, boys classes and Zumba.
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West St. Paul Days

MAY 13
City of West St. Paul Open House
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Head to City Hall for the City
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West St. Paul Days

2015 Schedule of Events

MAY 14
Pizza Shop Vintage Car Show
5:00-7:00 p.m.
1037 Dodd Road,
West Saint Paul, MN 55118

MAY 14 TO 17
Carnival
Thursday 3:00-10 p.m.
Friday 3:00-11 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 6 p.m.
The Carnival will be back at Signal Hills. Enjoy fair
foods such as cotton candy, popcorn, caramel
apples, mini donuts, corn dogs, cheese curds,
fresh squeezed lemonade and more.
Unlimited rides $20.00 Friday and Sunday
*Kids should be at least 32 inches tall to ride rides. Under
48 inches may require an adult to ride with for safety.

MAY 15
Royalty Street Dance
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Cherokee Tavern, 886 Smith Avenue S., W. St.
Paul, MN 55118. $10.00 cover charge. $5.00
with a West St. Paul Days Button. Royalty
admitted free.

MAY 16
Family, Fitness, and Food Fair
with Kiddie Parade and Teddy
Bear Band
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Moreland Elementary Schoolwith Teddy
Bear Band performance begins at 10 am.

Rock the Barn & Farm Festival

3:00-8:00 p.m.
Dodge Nature Center

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Review

Top, folks
congregate
outside a
bright and
colorful
fun house
as others
enter its
enchanting
realm.
Bottom,
children
wait with
anticipation
for the Grand
Parade to
reach them.

West St. Paul Days

MAY 16
Celebrate West St. Paul
Grand Parade
Starting at1 p.m.
1st parade of the 2015 season!
Visiting Royalty pre-parade beginning at
11:00 a.m., in the Heritage E-Stem school
gymnasium.

West St. Paul Days

2015 Schedule of Events

MAY 17
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
West St Paul YMCA with Silent Auction.

Royal Ambassadors Coronation

Starting at 1 p.m.
St. Croix Lutheran High School to crown
the 2015 Royal Ambassadors for West
St. Paul.

West St. Paul Sings

(vocal competition)
7:00 p.m. at St. Croix Lutheran
High School
To register, call 612-202-0802.
(This is not a Karaoke contest.)
No cost to participate. You must work,
live or attend school in West St. Paul.

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West St. Pauls candidates for the Royal Ambassador program make their way
through the parade route last year.

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West St. Paul Days

Bailey Aguirre

Miss W. St. Paul Candidates

Alena Brown

Stephania Garcia

Daughter of Alfred
and Shirley Brown

Daughter of Joel
DeLa Cruz

Attends Henry
Sibley High School

Attends Inver Hills

Community College

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Madelyn Hesse

Tessa Westlund

Samantha Thell

Attends Inver Hills

Community College

Daughter of
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Attends Henry
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Daughter of
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Daughter of
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Attends St.
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Raya Thomas

Daughter of
Dennis & Sarah
Thomas

Attends Moreland
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Cadence Cooper

Daughter of Curt &

Rebecca Cooper

Attends Frassati
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Attends Roseville
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Ally Belmore

Daughter of Dennis & Kathy Maher

Attends Heritage E-Stem

Sponsored by: Choppers, Incorporated
aka The Pizza Shop

Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. at

the West St. Paul YMCA. But
dont fear you night owls: you
are given permission to sleep
in. Food will be served until 1
p.m.

tion for the 2015 theme.

The Pizza Shop at 1037 Dodd
Road will host a multitude of
Coronation
special cars ones you dont
After breakfast, head over to
get to see on the street too often St. Croix Lutheran High School
during its Vintage Car Show at 1 p.m. to crown the 2015
on May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.
West St. Paul Royal Ambassadors: Miss West St. Paul, Junior
Miss West St. Paul, and Little
The grand finale
Just because a whole lot of Miss West St. Paul. The coronafun is packed into Friday and tion event is free with a West
Saturday, doesnt mean theres St. Paul Days button.
The coronation marks the
nothing left for Sunday. On the
official
conclusion to West St.
contrary!
Start the final day of the festi- Paul Days, though folks will
val with the Kiwanis Breakfast still be able to find time to
and Silent Auction. Kiwanis sneak out for a few last thrill
Club members will cook up the rides and deep-fried food before
sausage, pour the coffee and the sun sets on the weekends
juice, and of course flip the flap- activities.
jacks.

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