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05.a Ellen St. Sauver GOOD NEIGHBOR Proclamation SCANDIA GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, respecting, caring for, and helping others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we as a community live; and WHEREAS, respect and care for and from neighbors creates a more sustainable, resilient community and makes Scandia a great place to live and be; and WHEREAS, Scandia throughout its history has been the beneficiary of being a community of Good Neighbors; and WHEREAS, Ellen St. Sauver has been acting as a Good Neighbor in Scandia for many years, contributing her talents and energy to the well being and health of our community, and WHEREAS, Ellen was a beloved kindergarten teacher at Scandia Elementary School for over 30 years during which time she was and continues to be a strong advocate for the school district’s educating Scandia children, and WHEREAS, Ellen has supported the Scandia Meals on Wheels initiative through her baking and contributing breads, cookies and other baked goods to recipients, and has also supplied fresh cinnamon rolls to election judges on election days, and WHEREAS, Ellen has been a longtime member of the Scandia Marine Lions Club, contributing volunteer support as she has been able, and WHEREAS, Ellen has shown her concern for the environment by volunteering her land to install a storm water filtration system for Goose Lake, and WHEREAS, Ellen’s helpful and generous nature came out when she heard of a fire at a local residence earlier this summer; she reached out to offer her farm as housing for the family and animals until they could rebuild, and WHEREAS, Ellen St. Sauver has in multiple ways demonstrated the qualities of being a Good Neighbor and has been nominated to receive this Award, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good Neighbor Award to Ellen St. Sauver in recognition and appreciation. Presented this 17th day of August 2021 Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia