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Boy Scouts ofAmerica — Mary Capra's contributions go beyond that of a regular leader. She <br /> is not involved just for her children's benefit, or even her neighbor children's benefit, but for the <br /> whole community. She works on keeping the Boy Scouts in our community a "family" affair to <br /> create better adult and future adult citizens. Our citizens are fortune in that she has made sure on <br /> different occasions, that no one is excluded from activities because they don't have a ride or <br /> money to participate, she gives it herself. <br /> St. Genevieve Church — Mary Capra's serves her church, not just in the role of a particular <br /> religion, but in a role of what is best for the WHOLE COMMUNITY. She serves on the <br /> Education Committee focusing on making emotionally healthy young citizens with good values, <br /> as well as their religious education. Mary is activity in her church is not restricted to her she <br /> teach Sunday school, Wednesday night education, or serving on committees, but she also <br /> supports the priest with calls of encouragement and little meals here and there to bring that <br /> homespun, small -town, closeness to another. Another example is when the church recently was <br /> hit by lightning. She took it upon herself to inform the Pioneer Press and local papers about the <br /> news here in Centerville. The Pioneer Press indicated that they do not do news this far north, but <br /> Mary was the person to make the call and attempt to make others aware that Centerville is here. <br /> 3. TIME/EFFORT DEDICATED TOWARD CITY SERVICE: <br /> Thirty Six Hours a Day — Ten Days a Week <br /> 4. MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY: <br /> MNDesign Team — Mary Capra was instrumental in the MN Design Team coming to <br /> Centerville, which resulted in a critical tool in Centerville's future plans. <br /> Welcome Neighbor Program - Mary Capra was consequential in the development of this <br /> program from meeting with a representative of the Welcome Wagon Corporation to actually <br /> delivering Welcome Neighbor Packets. The Welcome Neighbor project is a " Star City Goal". <br /> Business Appreciation Dinner — Mary Capra not only participated strongly in the planning <br /> stages but went so far as to prepare the salads and desserts. <br /> Wall of Fame — Mary Capra met and visited many residents to obtain information and <br /> photos, preparing the photo's for the " Wall of Fame" in City Hall. <br /> Lifetime Achievement Award — Mary Capra was instrumental in the origination of the <br /> Lifetime Achievement Award Program. Mary works hard at giving others recognition for their <br /> contributions to Centerville. <br /> 2 <br />