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November 17, 1998 <br /> City of Centerville <br /> Nomination: <br /> Business Person of the Year <br /> I heard this afternoon that Ry -Chel was nominating Fr. Richard Wolter as <br /> businessperson of the year. At first I had to stop and think about a priest <br /> being nominated as business person, but after thinking on the subject I did <br /> have to agree that a church is indeed a corporation, i.e. business. <br /> This year as in the past two years the church as help the school out by <br /> renting its space to the school for kindergarten. It is to my understanding <br /> that the rent is a nominal fee compared to most fees paid for this sized of <br /> space. The church black topped its parking lot by the religious education <br /> building in order to make it usable for the school. <br /> This past year even though Fr. Wolter's health has been failing he did want <br /> the parish to be included in the Minnesota Design Team event. His <br /> realization that the church is not only the corner stone of it parishioners, but <br /> also one of the most significant historical corner stones of our community. <br /> He took it upon himself to make certain that information was forwarded to <br /> the city ahead of time and gave the presentation on behalf of the church. <br /> He also wanted to have the CCW working with the City Design Team visits <br /> committee to help prepare and serve the meal for the Design Team and <br /> presenters on the Friday visit. He believed the Design Team was a great <br /> thing to see come to Centerville. <br /> I believe Fr. Wolter is a good nomination for many reasons but most of all <br /> because he able is to see the unique blend of St. Genevieve the church and <br /> the community of Centerville. <br /> J <br />