Pete Emeott, who died last month after a long battle with cancer, was posthumously awarded the Exceptional Environmental Steward Award. His family - wife, Judy; sons Brian and Joe and their families - accepted in Pete's honor. Pete organized the "Senior Pick Up" at District 1's annual Community Clean Up for 25 years. In the past couple of years he doubled the number of seniors we were able to help out in hauling their materials to the collection site. We serve more seniors in this program than any other district council. Also, as Pete knew his illness was terminal, he made sure that the next generation of volunteers were prepared to take his place. In addition to this work, Pete had been a driver for seniors through the Red Cross (while they still did this!) and he was also deeply involved in the Minnesota Street Rod Association. If it had to do with cars, driving, and helping people out - Pete was there.
In addition to Pete's award, the District 1 Come Clean Initiative won a beautification award. Resident Sue Moyer, also known for her work with the Battle Creek Park Clean Up, helped organize the Come Clean group, which includes Byerly's, Sonic and Taco Bell (Border Foods), Creek Point Apartments, and Boys Totem Town, as well as District 1. This initiative was done in cooperation with St. Paul Public Works and Kathy Lantry's office and has expanded city-wide. Our group picks up litter on the I-94 overpasses at White Bear and Ruth Street, and along Suburban Avenue. We are always looking for more partners!!It is nice to see the city recognizing the hard work that residents and businesses on this far eastside of St. Paul are doing!!
Congratulations everyone! Now... what is the next thing we need to do??
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