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West St. Paul Days MAY 15, 16 & 17
2015
Supplement to the South-West ReviewWeek of May 10, 2015
Published by Lillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc.
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Celebrate
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After all, the growth and develop-ment 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 celebra-tion is sure to be a great time. Its the kick-off
to summer, says
Jen Baltes, vice president of the Cel-ebrate 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, res-
idents can spot shiny vintage, collect-ible 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 cel-ebrations. By having [the festival] early in the
year like this, we also get more out-of-
PREPARE TO CRUISE WEST ST. PAULThis 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.
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Kids rocked out with the Teddy Bear Band at Moreland Elementary
during last years West St. Paul Days celebration.
see 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 timeAccording 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
Royalty Street Dance.Most people have to drive, and com-
mutes can be a daily ordeal for folks tired in the morning and
even more exhausted in the evening. But a cruise is personal.
People
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 chil-dren into a bouncy house, or
watch them slip down tall slides or go on fun rides.
Come one, come all to the carnival!
Theres a lot more going on at the carnival than food, photos and
bouncy
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Children run about and enjoy the music as Brian Larson plays
tunes at Dodge Nature Centers Rock the Barn event.see Crusin on
page 5
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Along with running her studio, Corrine used to teach fine arts
at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights. During her time
there in the 1980s she choreographed musicals and
was an advisor for the Cheerleading and Dance Line programs. She
reports shes now teaching the
grandchildren of former students.
Rockin the barnAfter 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 cen-ter 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 old-fashioned 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.
The car showLets not forget the cruisin inspira-
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 Sig-nal Hills
shopping center, 1201 South Robert St., just south of Butler
Avenue. Tickets for carnival rides on Satur-
day 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
Cher-
okee 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.
Not tradition, not newIf 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
ave-
nues, the parade will go down But-ler 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. vis-
iting Royalty will be in the gymna-sium at the Heritage E-STEM
Magnet School, 121 Butler Ave. W.
A new familiar faceThis years grand marshal in the
parade is Corrine Martin, a longtime West St. Paul resident.Were
always looking for somebody
special, Wenda says. This year a mem-ber of the South Robert
Street Business Association suggested Corrine.Corrine Martin is
currently enjoy-
ing her 50th year in business in West 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 fam-ily-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, hip-hop, boys
classes and Zumba.
Linda E. Andersen/Review
The Sibley High School marching band performed during the annual
Grand Parade for West St. Paul Days last year.
Cruisin...continued from page 3
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West St. Paul Days 2015 Schedule of Events
MAY 13
MAY 16
MAY 14
MAY 14 TO 17
MAY 15
City of West St. Paul Open House5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Head to City
Hall for the City of West St. Paul Open House.
Pizza Shop Vintage Car Show5:00-7:00 p.m. 1037 Dodd Road, West
Saint Paul, MN 55118
CarnivalThursday 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.
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.
Family, Fitness, and Food Fair with Kiddie Parade and Teddy Bear
Band9:30-11:30 a.m. Moreland Elementary School with Teddy Bear Band
performance begins at 10 am.
Rock the Barn & Farm Festival3:00-8:00 p.m. Dodge Nature
Center
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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.
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West St. Paul Days 2015 Schedule of Events
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. West St Paul YMCA
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Royal Ambassadors CoronationStarting 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
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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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tion for the 2015 theme. The Pizza Shop at 1037 Dodd
Road will host a multitude of special cars ones you dont get to
see on the street too often during its Vintage Car Show on May 14
from 5 to 7 p.m.
The grand finale Just because a whole lot of
fun is packed into Friday and Saturday, doesnt mean theres
nothing left for Sunday. On the contrary!Start the final day of the
festi-
val with the Kiwanis Breakfast and Silent Auction. Kiwanis Club
members will cook up the sausage, pour the coffee and juice, and of
course flip the flap-jacks.
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.
CoronationAfter breakfast, head over to
St. Croix Lutheran High School at 1 p.m. to crown the 2015 West
St. Paul Royal Ambassa-dors: Miss West St. Paul, Junior Miss West
St. Paul, and Little Miss West St. Paul. The corona-tion event is
free with a West St. Paul Days button. The coronation marks the
official conclusion to West St. Paul Days, though folks will
still be able to find time to sneak out for a few last thrill rides
and deep-fried food before the sun sets on the weekends
activities.
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Bailey AguirreDaughter of Kimberly AguirreAttends Henry Sibley
High School
Sponsored by: W. St. Paul Commercial Club
Madelyn Hesse Daughter of Monica HesseAttends Inver Hills
Community College
Sponsored by: Morning Star Computers
Tessa WestlundDaughter of Robert & Margaret WestlundAttends
Roseville Area High School
Sponsored by: Southview Garden Center
Alena BrownDaughter of Alfred and Shirley BrownAttends Henry
Sibley High School
Sponsored by: Uptech Partners
Stephania GarciaDaughter of Joel DeLa CruzAttends Inver Hills
Community College
Sponsored by: Carbones Pizzeria
Samantha ThellDaughter of Chris & Amy ThellAttends Henry
Sibley High School Sponsored by: Hometown Tire and Service
Ally BelmoreDaughter of Dennis & Kathy MaherAttends Heritage
E-StemSponsored by: Choppers, Incorporated aka The Pizza Shop
Jr. Miss West St. Paul CandidateLilee Hurley
Daughter of Mike & Amanda HurleyAttends St. Josephs
School
Sponsored by: CBL Floor
Raya ThomasDaughter of Dennis & Sarah ThomasAttends Moreland
Arts & Health Sciences MagnetSponsored by: Anchor Bank
Cadence CooperDaughter of Curt & Rebecca CooperAttends
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