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History of Little Canada. The Historical Society of Little Canada is planning to complete a major publication on the "History of Little Canada" which will focus, not only on events and places, but particularly on people and families. The publication is being planned to coincide with the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 project. The book will be completed in 1989 and available for distribution during the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 celebration. Spooner Park Spooner Park will be the focal point of Canadian Days and the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 program. The City will recognize the recent purchase of Spooner Park from the School District and the construction of the new Community Room Addition to the Elementary School. A new play facility will he built in Spooner Park to recognize the many new young families that have moved to the City. A new trail connection will be made to improve access to parking, electrical facilities will be improved and landscaping will be added. Centerville Road Park The new park between Centerville Road and Desoto Street north of LaBore Road will have it's grand opening celebration in 1990. Grading and seeding will be done in 1989 and it is hoped that many of the other facilities, including rails, building and courts can be completed in 1990. A new trail on Desoto Street will connect Centerville Road Park with Spooner Park. City Entrance Beautification The new bridge on Little Canada Road at I -35E has just been completed. The City of Little Canada and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are cooperating on a joint effort to landscape and beautify the freeway interchange and Little Canada Road. It is hoped that the beautification of this major entrance to the City can be completed by 1990. THE GRANT In order to assist the City of Little Canada with the improvement projects that are part of the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 program, the State of Minnesota has announced that the City of Little Canada will receive a $25,000 grant. The grant requires matching funds from the City on a 3 to 1 basis or $75,000 for the maximum $25,000 grant. The detailed breakdown on the City's grant is as follows: State Funds, City Funds Total Landscaping $ 2,250.00 $ 6,750.00 $ 9,000.00 Flagpoles and Banners 625.00 1,875.00 2,500.00 Lighting 6,250.00 18,750.00 25,000.00 Trail Connections 6,500.00 19,500.00 26,000.00 Play Area Expansion 8,875.00 26,625.00 35,500.00 Electrical Work 500.00 1,500.00 2.000.00 $ 100,000.00 Anyone interested in helping to plan the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 celebration or wanting more information on the program should contact Bill Sanders at 221 -0401 (work) or 484 -5576 (home). Page 40