2017 Administration Department Annual Report

Home Browse Search

2017 Annual Report • Administration • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota 42 The Historical Society also has digitized their most prized possessions: Records of births and deaths from 1870 until 1900 and the St. Anthony Township Annual meeting minutes from 1858 to the Village’s incorporation as a city in 1945. The birth and death records and township meeting minutes are available on the St. Anthony Village Historical Society’s webpage through the City of St. Anthony website and also on the Minnesota Historical Society’s website. The St Anthony Village Historical Society is currently supporting further work of Gail D. Olson, gathering stories about people’s experiences surviving and picking up after the tornado St. Anthony experienced April 26th, 1984. This disaster affected many people, residences, and businesses in the community. A book with these stories will soon be published and available in 2018. Watch for “Hit the Deck and Pray”. The St. Anthony Village Historical Society is governed by its’ Board of Trustees - a group of committed volunteers. They appreciate community support whether monetarily, purchasing its books or participating in its programs. Mission: To collect, preserve, and disseminate historical knowledge about the City of St. Anthony Village St. Anthony Kiwanis "We build" is a guiding principle for the members of the Kiwanis Club of St. Anthony Village. Through volunteering and service projects, they build relationships with people of all ages. The St. Anthony Kiwanis chapter began in 1962 and has grown to 44 men and women. The club sponsors three youth service clubs: a K-Kids Club (45 members) at Wilshire Park Elementary School, a Builders Club (53 members) at St. Anthony Middle School, and a Key Club (31 members) at St. Anthony High School. We also support an Aktion Club (14 members), which offers activities for mentally and physically challenged adults. Each of these service clubs provides members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop skills. Just visit any of these clubs and you will witness how students can make a difference in their school, and community. You may have noticed Kiwanis members handing out peanuts on street corners or at businesses. Peanut Day is one of the most important fundraising days of the year. Not only do the members give away peanuts, it's also their way of thanking the many people who contribute money to the