SEPTEMBER 2012

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By JAN WILLMS Franklin Station to Cedar River- With customers boarding the side Station and then back. light rail trains at the Lake Street “There is a detail of officers Station nearly 2,800 times each going back and forth,” LaVine weekday, it is one of the busiest Lake Street Station said. He also said officers are as- stations on the Hiawatha Line signed to ride the trains. INSIDE So when the number of Although LRT falls under problematic incidents at this lo- grapples with crime Metro Transit jurisdiction, Shun cation appears to be increasing, it Tillman, 3rd precinct safety offi- is not surprising. cer, said a crime may be respond- According to John Siqveland, problems ed to by either transit police or Metro Transit spokesman, the local officers, depending on who News...... 2 Lake Street station is in the mid- might be closest to the situation. dle of the Hiawatha Line and one “They’ll ask for the first of the busiest spots for connec- available squad,” he said. tions of rail, bus, auto, bike and Although overall, transit pedestrian travel. crime has dropped about 45 per “Lake Street Station has the cent over the past five years, Till- highest number of incidents the man said he believed activity police respond to,” he said. “And from Lake to 38th has picked up it is number one for fare eva- recently. sion.” He said most riders are He said he does not have a not boarding there, however. good reason for this. “From an Good vibes return Brian Lamb, general manag- economic standpoint, things to Longfellow Park er of Metro Transit, said that over have been bad for awhile,” he the past six months serious claimed. crimes like robberies and as- Another promotion for safe- saults, although very few, are ty in transit use has been the use nonetheless down. of slogans on buses, trains and at A frequent rider of the LRT, the railway stations stating “If News...... 3 Longfellow resident Marcea Mar- you see something, say some- iani said she and her husband thing.” This slogan began with have hardly used their car to the New York Transit system and drive to downtown Minneapolis is being used in conjunction with since the light rail started. the Department of Homeland Se- What she said she most no- curity and Public Safety Depart- tices is the vocal decibel of some ment. of the young people. “We have trained 900 opera- “As that level increases, their tors to be better attuned to teach- behavior decreases to a negative,” ing people to identify suspicious she said. “Their behavior is not behaviors,” Siqveland added. “It Keewaydin so egregious, but it is irritating to has taken hold with our own welcomes the point it makes one consider staff.” new principal whether the ride is worth it.” The Lake Street station is in the middle of the Hiawatha Line and one of the He said the conversation She said she notices the busiest spots for connections of rail, bus, auto, bike and pedestrian travel. with the Corcoran Neighbor- same youths there when she (Photo by Stefanie Berres) hood Association has been time- leaves on the train are still there ly. Addressing concerns with an News...... 4 when she returns an hour and a place the new cameras in the He said that when school added police presence, addition- half later. “They are not there to Lake Street Station in September. starts up, Metro Transit Police al cameras, uplifting music and be moved,” she said. She said she Eight cameras at the station are have a presence in the afternoon better lighting have all resulted thought monitoring the platform being replaced with 24 high-defi- to assist with students who use in an improved Lake Street Sta- and having no teens there unless nition models. the LRT system. There is also a tion, according to Siqveland. they are coming or going could “Although there is some de- presence in the evening hours, “We’re adding capability to prove beneficial and perhaps in- terrent value to the cameras, they with officers periodically moving match the growth in the transit crease ridership. are used generally to identify sus- from Lake Street Station to system,” he said. “Most of them are just hav- pects,” Siqveland said. He said ing a good time, and don’t mean cameras have been on the buses to make anyone uncomfortable,” since the mid-90s and have pro- Emerald ash she said. “They get carried away vided footage to often identify a borer found at with themselves, and then it be- suspect or for lost and found. comes a problem.” Siqveland cited a case a few Fort Snelling Responding to those prob- years ago in which a blind pas- lems led Metro Transit and the senger had her special laptop Corcoran Neighborhood Associ- stolen, and the video from a 7 ation to work together to address camera helped identify the thief. Feature...... community concerns about the Besides updated high-resolu- safety and comfort of the Lake tion cameras, other improve- Street Station. ments include more police pa- Throughout 2011, the two trols, higher density of lighting, a entities identified some solutions cleaner station and the playing of that could be used to improve classical music to present a more the Station. inviting atmosphere. Although cameras were in- “The Lake Street Station is stalled at the light rail’s incep- one of our busier stations be- tion, more and better surveil- cause of the sheer volume of Little Crow statue lance cameras are being installed. people,” explained Capt. Mike Lake Street Station has the highest number of incidents the police respond Metro Transit received a LaVine of the Metro Transit Po- to, and it is number one for fare evasion. (Photo by Stefanie Berres) link to Dakota $100,000 grant and plans to lice. conflict Neighbors put ‘good vibes’

1885 University Ave. back into Longfellow Park St. Paul, MN 55104 651-645-7045 Vigil held following troubling cat burning incident; $1,000 reward offered Publishers: Calvin deRuyter, Tim Nelson By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN opened up the event’s program When she heard about the with a blessing. Minneapolis Managing Editor: cat burning incident at Longfel- Council Member Gary Schiff Denis Woulfe low Park the morning of the spoke, bringing along his dog, Advertising: 2012 Minnesota primary, Kristy Butters, who “stands in solidari- Denis Woulfe - 651-917-4183 Snyder was upset. ty with all animals against ani- Colette Mullenmaster - 651-494-8047 “It felt a bit unreal that it mal cruelty.” Photographer: happened in our park,” said Five-year-old Spencer Sny- Snyder, a four-year Longfellow der was pleased with the event. Stefanie Berres resident. “While I hurt for the “It did go really well. I was hap- Production/Illustrations: person that discovered it, I was piest with the parade. There was Bob Wasiluk so grateful it was not a kid that so many people that I couldn’t Contributing Writers: stumbled upon that scene.” even count! It was so lovely, it A Longfellow Park employee went so well! I would just love Iric Nathanson, Deborah Brotz, Jane McClure, Tesha M. Christensen, found a cat burnt to death on to do it again!” Sherri Moore, Tom Gilsenan, the south end of the park just District 3 Park Commis- Jan Willms before dawn on Tuesday, Aug. sioner Scott Vreeland was not 13. It was impaled with an able to attend the event that American flag. An Obama/Biden served as an antidote to a crime lawn sign was nearby. The inci- he calls “bizarre,” and “trou- dent is being treated as a Home- bling,” but he agrees that it was land Security offense, and both important to do something to the Secret Service and the FBI put “good vibes back in the Now, communicate with the are involved in the investigation. park.” Longfellow/Nokomis Messenger electronically! Snyder and her husband, He hopes that the perpetra- Dave, told their two kids, tor turns him/herself in and gets Now it’s easier than ever to keep in touch with the Messenger. Letters to the editor Spencer, age 5, and Nora, age 3, some help. and news releases for publication can be about what happened at the “It doesn’t make sense,” sent via e-mail at denisw@aplacetore- park they play at frequently. said Vreeland. “As humans we member.com. Be sure to send copy in the body of the e-mail, and please mark Snyder didn’t want them hearing want to know why and it’s not whether the copy is a letter, a news release about it from others. always possible.” for publication, or perhaps just your “I felt a bit stuck about how A $1,000 reward has been thoughts on the last issue. Don’t forget to write! to re-enter that park,” Snyder ad- offered by the Minnesota Feder- mitted. So she, together with her ation Humane Society. Call 612- The Longfellow/Nokomis Messenger is a kids, neighbor Kathy Cassidy Over 50 people attended the vigil on Wednesday evening, Aug. 15. Com- 866-8663 or 1-877-8ANIMAL. monthly community publication in the Longfellow and Nokomis areas of Min- and her daughters Nora and munity members made chalk drawings of cats on the sidewalks. Kids faces “It’s an unspeakable act and neapolis, owned and operated by Naomi Sojourner, decided to or- were decorated with cat whiskers and noses. One neighbor showed up to we want to make people aware deRuyter-Nelson Publications, Inc. All cor- ganize a vigil. make cat balloon animals for the kids. this happened and we’re not respondence should be sent to the Mes- senger, 1885 University Ave., #110, St. Paul, “We all thought marching going to put up with it,” said MN 55104. Editorial and advertising of- around the perimeter of the park Aug. 15. Community members to make cat balloon animals for Minnesota Federated Humane fices can be reached at 651-645-7045. Our would be very symbolic,” said made chalk drawings of cats on the kids. Society Paralegal Kate Murray. fax number is 651-645-4780. Snyder. the sidewalks. Kids faces were On behalf of the Longfellow “Our goal is to get the word All rights reserved. The contents of the Over 50 people attended the decorated with cat whiskers and Faith Forum, James Pennington out and see if anyone comes for- Messenger cannot be reproduced without vigil on Wednesday evening, noses. One neighbor showed up from Spirit of the Lakes Church ward.” express written permission of the publish- er. Copyright ©2012. MESSENGER The Longfellow Nokomis Messenger is typically published the last COUPON-CUTOUTS Thursday–Friday of each month. If you’re not receiving a timely Olson Paint & Body Shop delivery call 651-645-7045. Collision Service Since 1939 JOE BALLUFF Owner 3701 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55406

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Page 2 September 2012 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Keewaydin welcomes new principal Martha Spriggs is a lifelong South Minneapolis student, teacher and administrator

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN dersen almost all of her students Lifelong South Minneapolis made significant growth in their resident Martha Spriggs is Kee- mathematics achievement. “As a waydin’s new principal. middle school math teacher this Spriggs takes over the reins was critical because we know that from Jane Ellis, who is now the difficulty with mathematics is principal at Earle Brown IB Ele- often the reason for students to mentary School in Brooklyn drop out in high school,” said Center. Spriggs. “As I implemented stan- “Lake Nokomis Community dards based grading with my stu- School is fortunate to have her, dents and across all of the mid- and I think the support of the dle school, all student and fami- community will help her be suc- lies had a clear picture of what cessful,” said Area B Community was expected of them and how Liaison Kristin Berg Thompson. they were progressing toward “Having taught 4th grade their learning goals.” through middle school, I have a For her efforts, she was lot of experience and enthusiasm awarded the National Milken Ed- for teaching intermediate and ucator Award in 2009. middle level students,” said For the past two years, Sprig- Spriggs. “Adolescents have so gs worked as the Assistant Princi- much energy and excitement pal at Anderson United Commu- about learning and it’s wonderful Keewaydin's new principal Martha Spriggs is excited to be part of the $16 million construction project that will double the nity School, leading the middle to be around their spirit and to size of the school. "I'm looking forward to watching the the beautiful student-centered space come to completion," she said. school team of 25 teachers and support these students in their Ground broke on the project in June 2012. It will be ready for new students at the start of the 2013-14 school year. (Photo support staff. growth and development.” by Stefanie Berres) “I enjoy working with teach- ers and delivering professional MINNEAPOLIS teams; and creating single gender lowing the restructure,” said and evaluate teachers using the development to help refine advisories. “This was a great Spriggs. TAP instructional rubric, but she teacher practice,” Spriggs ob- STUDENT, TEACHER change and really helped build From 2007-2008, Spriggs coordinated mathematics staff served. AND ADMINISTRATOR relationships with students and was a mentor and coach for the development. Spriggs is deeply connected to teachers. Our achievement in Teacher Advancement Program While teaching math at An- Continued on page 15 Minneapolis. “I’m a proud grad- reading and math improved fol- (TAP). Not only did she coach uate of Washburn High School — go Millers!” she said. She currently lives in South 20% Savings Minneapolis with her two grown with this in-store children, John and Mary. “My coupon or use parents and all but one of my online coupon five siblings live in the same zip code longmess code,” she noted. “My oldest brother, Ross, lives in the Kee- Expires 10-25-12 waydin neighborhood.” Her free time is spent biking and walking around the lakes in Minneapolis. “Recently I’ve been on a kick to discover more about this beautiful city and my first stop was Lock and Dam #1,” Spriggs said. She sings in her church choir, and this summer started to learn the ukulele. Spriggs earned a bachelor of arts in English at Augsburg Col- lege and, after working at Ameri- can Express for 10 years, she en- rolled at the University of Min- nesota and earned her teaching license and a master’s degree in education. In 2010, she complet- ed her administrative license through the U of M. “I was hon- ored to be in the same co-hort with Beth Ness, my new col- league and principal of Wenon- ah,” Spriggs said. She began her teaching ca- reer in a fourth-grade classroom at Kenny in 2000, followed by a year as a 6-8th grade math teacher at Northeast Middle School. She returned to fourth grade in a classroom at Sheridan for the 2003-2004 school year, and then taught 6-7th grade math at Webster Open. Spriggs spent the next seven years at Anderson serving both as teacher and administrator. As a Comprehensive surgical middle school math teacher there, she participated on the & non-surgical care in Transition Team, which planned Bradley R. Olson, DPM your neighborhood Sarah P. Whittaker, DPM the restructuring of Andersen, two schools within one building (K-5 and K-8). Spriggs led the re- Now offering laser fungal toenail treatments! structuring of the middle school. Among the changes made were 2221 Ford Parkway, Suite 350 aligning a group of teachers and We accept most insurances support staff to each grade level; St. Paul, MN 55116 Lots of free parking Call today for an appointment implementing standards-based www.mnfootdoc.com grading and structured profes- sional development for teacher 651-698-8879 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • September 2012 Page 3 It is hard to believe now some of they have the same effect — commu- the reasons which were given to nicating to us and to our children keep women out of the Universi- that our gender should determine the ty of Minnesota Marching Band. Hiawatha Notebook toys we want to play with. All sorts of reasons were given for If Target were truly committed to keeping women out of the band. By TOM GILSENAN equity, the company would stop sep- One was that the presence of arating toys by gender. It could even women would damage the spe- go further and launch a campaign cial spirit of the all-male band. Gender equity: An old story, still elusive goal saying gender doesn’t matter in toys. Another was women didn’t know how to march. And, of course, ❂ ❂ ❂ ❂ ❂ there was the sense of tradition: The band had always been She marched for two years. “I loved the band,” she says in a all-male; why change? wonderful reminiscence called “Me and the boys in the Of course, Target is not alone. Our local libraries sepa- Efforts to add women to the band were turned back band.” (If you’d like to read her entire essay, send me your rated summer reading groups by gender this year. Backed by again and again, year after year, by these arguments. But email and I’ll send you a copy.) the Best Buy Foundation, the libraries even assigned differ- then, 40 years ago, in 1972, the band was opened to Looking back now, Johnson says the whole experience ent books to boys and girls. To me, it’s a tragedy to see one women. Why the change? In part because of protests on changed her life. “Making music is one of the most joyous of our major public institutions fall back on these old pat- campus during that year. and social things I can do. It involves me in ways that would terns. Libraries, of all places, should be showcases of gender But the most important reason was Title IX, which went not be available to me if I had kept quiet.” equity. into effect that year. Suddenly, all of the reasons given for ex- ❂ ❂ ❂ ❂ ❂ Of course, this happens from time to time in public cluding women from the band no longer mattered. The new schools, too. Over the years, I’ve reported on a number of federal law swept aside all of the objections. schools which separated students by gender in reading and Title IX is part of the federal Higher Education Act. Despite Title IX, other legislation and cultural changes, writing groups. But that always stopped when schools were Modeled after earlier civil rights legislation, it outlaws dis- gender equity is still a work in progress. A walk through the reminded that state and federal laws prohibits such segrega- crimination based on gender. Though the legislation is most toy department at any Target store illustrates this well. Toys tion. often associated with college athletics, the law covers all as- are still segregated by gender. There are no signs that say pects of higher education. “boys” or “girls.” But it is clear that there are toys for boys ❂ ❂ ❂ ❂ ❂ Marilee Johnson, one of the first women in the band, and toys for girls. Dolls are displayed on aisles with a pink remembers well the struggle over the marching band. She background. Trucks are displayed on aisles with a blue back- Have some thoughts on this? I’d like to hear them. was particularly upset at the argument that no women want- ground. In some stores, the gender segregation is even more Write to me at the email address below or in care of the Mes- ed to be in the band. “I was angry,” Johnson says, recalling blunt. senger, 1885 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104. how she stood up at a meeting and said she would join the In several stores I visited recently, there were signs on band. one aisle which read “boys activity toys.” And I have only (Tom Gilsenan has been writing for community newspapers for 40 She had already graduated, but signed up for a continu- found Legos in the aisles with the blue shelves. years. He has been writing the Hiawatha Notebook column for the ing education course so she could be in the band. In the fall These differences may not be as blunt as the days when Messenger since 1997. You can write to him at of 1972, she and 36 first year women marched in the band. aisles had signs reading “Boys toys” and “Girls toys.” But [email protected]. Or by mail in care of the Messenger.)

Minneapolis den. When you get hungry, enjoy a variety of menu choices from Monarch Festival, Taco Taxi, La Loma, and Alm Cor- September 8 NENA (Nokomis East Neighborhood Association) ner Cafe, Blue Bell Ice Cream, and others. Another great line up of music, By Rita Ulrich and Doug Walter Find all the Festival informa- dance, and art activities comes to tion in English and Spanish at Lake Nokomis for the Minneapolis www.monarchfestival.org Monarch Festival on Saturday, Sep- Monarchs, Music and an Epic Migration Saturday, September 8, 10 AM tember 8, 10am – 4pm. NENA and - 4 PM, at the Naturescape Gar- the Minneapolis Park and Recre- group will have 30 dancers in full traditional costume when dens on E. Lake Nokomis Pkwy at ation Board invite everyone to enjoy this unique event they perform at 2:00 pm. K-Libre 24 brings a mix of E. 50th Street. that makes learning fun, and helping Monarch butter- merengue, cubia, plena, and salsa to the stage at 3 pm, and flies, easy to do. the music wraps up with Larry Long and Fiddlin’ Pete and The Festival celebrates the Monarch’s 2,300 mile mi- Festival Volunteers are the Best friends in what is always a fine send off. gration to the mountains of central Mexico—the longest ArtOrg and Goupo Soap del Corozon will be back If you can spare a few hours on September 8, we know insect migration in the world. It also promotes habitat with the steamroller to print your original art, ArtsySmartsy you will find volunteering at the Festival to be fun and re- conservation because the natural areas with the plants is doing another collage highlighting the monarch’s epic warding. We need help with games, the fun run, art activ- that monarchs need to survive are disappearing at an in- journey, and KetzalCoatlicue will show you how to make a ities, set up, tear down, traffic management, floaters, and creasing and alarming rate. In fact, the Monarch Migra- traditional leather wrist or ankle band. Artist Benjamin more. No experience is needed, so don’t hesitate to vol- tion is on the World Wildlife Fund’s Top Ten list as an en- Wuest will teach people how to make origami butterflies unteer. Bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers are espe- dangered phenomenon. and flowers, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art will be at cially needed, but so are lots of other people who just The monarch itself is not endangered, but the migra- the Festival with its Art in the Park program. want to help and enjoy the Festival. Volunteers get Festi- tion, when billions of butterflies travel from Southern val T-shirts, and lots of smiles from kids and adults. Canada and the eastern half of the United States to con- Download the volunteer form at www.monarchfesti- verge at the same location in central Mexico every year, is Run, Learn, Play in the Mud val.org and fax it to 612-724-2770 or drop it off at the in trouble. The number of butterflies arriving in Mexico Parents can register their children up to age 11 for one of the NENA office (3000 E. 50th St). If you would prefer to fill over the last ten years has fallen steadily, and of those Kids Butterfly Fun Runs presented by Univision. Registra- it out in Word so you can email it back, contact us at that arrive, fewer survive. You can learn much more about tion is $7 and includes an official Fun Run T-shirt. Prizes will [email protected]. For questions about volunteer- why this is happening at the Festival, and what you can be awarded for the best Monarch wings and best monarch ing, call us at 612-724-5652. do to help save the migration. costume in the 0-4 age group, best monarch costume and The Festival takes place at the Naturescape Gardens 1st-3rd place finish for 5-8 year olds, and 1st-3rd place finish at 50th Street and Lake Nokomis Parkway. Admission is for ages 9-11. To save time at the registration table, parents Upcoming NENA free, and most of the activities are free. Donations to sup- can complete the registration form out ahead of time and port habitat conservation are welcome. bring it to the festival. Find the form, race times, award Meetings and Events times, and other details at www.monarchfestival.org Minneapolis Monarch Festival: 10 AM-4 PM, Satur- Accordions, a Steamroller, and Be sure to stop by the Habitat Tent to learn about the day, September 8 at Lake Nokomis. Details at: plants that Monarchs need to survive. Plant vendors will www.monarchfestival.org Origami Monarchs have kits to create your own monarch garden. It’s easy to do, The all-day stage at the Monarch Festival begins at 10:00 am even in a small urban yard, plus Fall is a great time to plant Livability Group: 7PM, Monday, September 17, at with dueling accordions. The Mark Stillman Band will play perennials. Plants are less expensive and they will have a NENA, 3000 E. 50th St. polka for the “North Team” and Tejano 2000 will play head start in Spring. NENA Board: 7 PM, Thursday, September 27, at NENA. mariachi for the “South Team.” This “wake up” show is In the Monarch Tent you can learn about monarch tag- sure to delight everyone, but we’re not taking bets on the ging, their life cycle, and their journey to the Mariposa Last-minute schedule changes are posted on our Cal- outcome of the duel. Monarca Biosphere Reserve in Michoacán, Mexico. After tag- endar page at www.nokomiseast.org or you may call Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs follow with reg- ging a monarch in a small group, you can release it in the (612) 724-5652. gae and calypso, and Peña performs Afro-Peruvian music at Naturescape. Don’t forget your camera! If you would like to join us as a volunteer, contact noon. Javier Trejo takes the stage at 1:00 pm for a set of Making a Milkweed Seed Mudballs is a great way to get the NENA Office at (612) 724-5652 or email Mexican and American rock. KetzalCoatlicue Aztec dance your hands dirty and go home with the seeds for a mini-gar- [email protected].

Page 4 September 2012 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Emerald ash borers found at Fort Snelling Golf Course By JANE MCCLURE Minneapolis Park and Recreation trees that are already stressed or Emerald ash borers have Board Forestry staff member was damaged. been found at the Fort Snelling inspecting trees for storm dam- What’s concerning is that the Golf Course. The discovery not age. Woodpecker damage and Fort Snelling discovery represents only means that more than 80 treetop die-back were found, a five-mile jump from the nearest ash trees at the course may even- prompting the Department of infestation, said Liz Erickson, tually have to be removed, it is a Agriculture to come in and help Minnesota Department of Agri- troubling sign that the insects are inspect trees. culture communications coordi- continuing to spread and threat- The trees will be monitored, nator. ìEmerald ash borers are en the state’s ash trees. as will trees in a nearby natural what we refer to as lazy fliers,î It could also mean a future area. Trees won’t be cut down she said. It’s not clear how the in- decision to quarantine adjacent until later this year or in early sects got to the golf course. The Dakota County and to ramp up 2013, when the borers aren’t ac- insects can fly but don’t typically monitoring of communities tive. Minneapolis Park Board fly long distances. They can be there and of the nearby, heavily Forestry Director Ralph Sievert spread through the transport of wooded Minnesota and Missis- said it’s possible all 82 of the ash infected wood or even be carried sippi River corridors. The Min- trees could come down. by motor vehicles. nesota Department of Agriculture The Fort Snelling find is the Officials hope the infesta- would make the decision to first discovery of a new emerald tion stays in Hennepin County. order quarantine restrictions. About a dozen trees at the Fort Snelling Golf Course were found to be in- ash borer infestation in Minneso- But this recent discovery does State officials will do a visual in- fested with emerald ash borers in mid-August, when a Minneapolis Park ta this year. Looking at how the mean being more watchful in spection of trees before deciding and Recreation Board Forestry staff member was inspecting trees for storm borers have spread in other neighboring Dakota County and whether or not to order an addi- damage. states, it’s not unusual to go for the heavily wooded river areas. tional quarantine. months or even a year between ìThis discovery is only half a mile Quarantine restrictions time but no insects have been along the rivers, they are very dif- new outbreaks. from Dakota County, and we are would mean no ash wood could found there yet. One challenge in ficult to contain. The winged beetles them- concerned about the spread of be moved out of the county. containing emerald ash borer is About a dozen trees at the selves are a metallic green and the insects,î Erickson said. Purple insect traps have been that if the pests get into heavily golf course were found to be in- are only about half an inch long. Mendota Heights City Ad- hung in Dakota County for some wooded areas, such as the woods fested in mid-August, when a The beetles are active from May ministrator Justin Miller said his to September. They lay eggs in city would have to increase pub- ash tree bark. The eggs hatch and lic education. the larvae bore beneath the bark It’s not clear how long the Minneapolis weighs options in fighting and feed on and eventually kill emerald ash borers have infested the tree. The borers attack all the golf course trees. Emerald ash types of ash trees. borers can be present for a few pesky Emerald Ash Borer disease The first insects were found years before their damaging ef- By JANE MCCLURE cluding Longfellow. Minneapolis residents can in South St. Anthony Park’s fects are seen. The borers are The discovery that the emer- Longfellow Community get a city permit to treat boule- Hampden Park area in 2009. from Asia and are believed to ald ash borer has spread to the Council would like to see more vard trees, if they follow proce- Since then the borers have been have come to the United States Fort Snelling Golf Course raises people educate themselves dures outlined by the city. found in the Dale-Summit neigh- in shipments of furniture or awareness of the pest and its po- about the potential risks of and There’s more leeway for treating borhood of St. Paul, along the wood products. They were first tentially devastating effect on ways to deal with emerald ash trees on private property. Min- Mississippi River in Minneapolis, found in the United States in Minnesota’s ash trees. In Longfel- borer. The council has made in- neapolis and other cities typical- on the St. Paul-Falcon Heights 2002, in Michigan, but it is be- low neighborhood, efforts con- formation available at events, ly prefer injections of trees, border and in Houston and lieved they were here for several tinue to raise awareness of the and hopes to host a panel dis- rather than the chemical root Winona counties. Ramsey, Hen- years before that. The insects problem and to protect the com- cussion in the future. It also is dumps now being sold. nepin, Winona and Houston have killed millions of trees and munity’s remaining ash trees. sharing information on its web- Minneapolis Parks and counties are under quarantine. have spread to 16 states includ- How trees are protected is site, www.Longfellow.org Recreation Board’s Forestry Divi- Ash wood cannot be hauled out- ing Minnesota. an issue of debate, not just lo- “Anything we can do to raise sion has a detailed response side of the counties. Although some insecticides cally but throughout the United awareness of the emerald ash plan to emerald ash borer. Its St. Paul has removed about are sold to combat emerald ash States. Since 2002 emerald ash borer and what it can mean for goal is to minimize the envi- 3,000 ash trees since 2009, focus- borers, officials caution there is borers have been found in 16 residents is worth it,” said LCC ronmental, economic and aes- ing on areas with high concentra- no widespread, effective spray or states. Emerald ash borers were Executive Director Melanie Ma- thetic impact on the city’s urban tions of older and structurally insecticide. Cities have removed first found in St. Paul in sum- jors. She said residents need to ed- forest. Proactive measures in- damaged trees. Minneapolis has trees rather than treated them, al- mer 2009 in South St. Anthony ucate themselves not just about clude removal of the infested removed about 2,400 trees. Both though residents in St. Paul and Park’s Hampden Park area. the signs and symptoms of a trees, establishment of trap cities remove diseased trees as Minneapolis can get permits to Emerald Ash Borer was then borer infestation, they also need trees, continued surveying of well as trees that would be vul- treat boulevard trees and can found in Tower Hill Park in the to weigh options to maintain the ash trees both in the area and nerable to disease, including treat trees on private property. Prospect Park/East River Road health of their boulevard trees city-wide and continued re- neighborhood of southeast and trees on private property. For moval of ash trees that are dam- Minneapolis in March 2010. The some residents, chemical treat- aged and defective. borers have spread to other ment may be an option, instead Minneapolis neighborhoods in- of removing a replacing a tree. Continued on page 6

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • September 2012 Page 5 What’s Cookin’... By COLETTE MULLENMASTER Chocolat Céleste owner, Mary Leonard

CM: How did you happen to become are close by. The chocolatier? postal carriers that pick up my pack- ML: I have loved to cook and bake since the be- ages are so helpful. ginning of time. I decided to open a dessert It’s just one block business when I was 16. I majored in foods at to a machine shop the University of Minnesota. I worked within a that can fix my food service management company as a director, chocolate line. I recipe tester and consultant for 10 of those 30 have customers years. Never giving up my dream, in 2001 I took that are from every the steps forward. I went about the process of ethnic group and learning everything I could on the subject. I at- economic level. It tended Chocolate Technology, Sugar Technology is close to home. and Gourmet and continental classes at the Uni- And it is an ever versity of California Davis. I apprenticed with a evolving artistic Mary Leonard master chocolatier in Vancouver, CA. I love the community. artisan chocolate business because it is dynamic. I use my creativity to stay with trends. This year CM: Is there a special memory that I’m creating new fusions of flavor. stands out over the years?

CM: What is the best thing about run- ML: I was awarded the best practices in Market- ning a business in this community? ing by Upsize Magazine. The award was there when I really needed a boost and it brought me ML: I love this community because of its eclectic to tears. group of personalities and businesses. It has I can never forget the semi truck driver that everything I need for me to be a manufacturer and walked in the door and said, “I’ve been waiting a creative business. The price is right. My vendors 4000 miles for your chocolates.” Chocolat Céleste Flourless Whiskey Cake Serves 12 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 1/3 cups of sugar 1/2 cup Jack Daniel’s Bourbon 2 stick (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 10 pieces, at room temperature 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Heat the bourbon and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. 3. Place the chocolate in bowl. 4. Pour the hot bourbon and sugar over the chocolate, stir until melted. 5. Put the butter in the mixture in small pieces until it is all melted into the mixture. 6. Whisk the eggs with 1/3 cup sugar until slightly thick. 7. Add eggs to the chocolate mixture and blend. 8. Whisk in the flour. 9. Pour the mixture into a lined 9”cake pan. 10. Place the cake pan into a roasting pan with water. 11. Place both pans in the center of the oven. Bake for 30 minutes or until top has a thin dry crust.

Chocolat Céleste 652 Transfer Road Suite 16A • Saint Paul, MN 55114 • 651-644-3823 www.chocolateceleste.com Ash Borer Continued from page 5 “We haven’t totally ruled Ralph Sievert, who leads the city’s forestry staff, said the city out chemical control of the tends to use that approach due to cost reasons. Also, the city also takes its lead in emerald ash borers in Minneapolis, if borer control from the Minneso- ta Department of Agriculture, we reach a point where which oversees control efforts for the entire state. “We haven’t totally ruled out we have to do so.” chemical control of the borers In Minneapolis, if we reach a point where we have to do so,” said - Ralph Sievert, Sievert. “But then there’s the issue of paying for it.” There are Minneapolis City Forestry also questions about what works best over the long term. Some chemicals don’t have longer-term effectiveness studies, in part be- cause emerald ash borer hasn’t of chemicals to use and not to In Minneapolis and St. Paul, been around for as long as other use and St. Paul. Its website does ash borer has been controlled tree diseases. not that in some cases, removing through removing diseased ash Another issue in Minneapo- and replacing trees may be more trees and trees that could be at lis is that since 2010 the Min- effective than treatment, which is risk. Trees at risk are either al- neapolis City Council has been likely needed for the life of the ready stressed or are structurally on record since 2010 as opposing tree. compromised, through the loss the use of insecticides to control The website is at of a limb or limbs. Between the emerald ash borer. www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pest- two cities’ removal programs The Depart of Agriculture management/~/media/Files/plant more than 5,000 trees have been does offer advice on which types s/eab/eabtreatmentguide2.ashxe removed over the past few years.

Page 6 September 2012 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Little Crow’s statue marks area’s link to U.S.-Dakota Conflict By IRIC NATHANSON ern Minnesota.Taoyateduta cau- tle Crow quietly returned to Minnehaha Falls, one of this tioned restraint:“Count your fin- Minnesota, where he was spot- city’s most popular tourist attrac- gers all day long and the white ted by a white farmer and shot tions, draws thousands of visi- men with guns in their hands to death. Later his body was tors to Minnehaha Park each will come faster than you can mutilated by irate local settlers. year. When they come to view count,” he told the younger Following the Dakotas’ rout the falls, first-time visitors are men. in the fall of 1862, it was the likely to stop at the bronze stat- When one of them called whites turn to take revenge on ue of Hiawatha and Minnehaha, Little Crow a coward for refusing their Indian foes. Thirty eight set on a small island in the mid- to back the war, he responded Dakota men were executed in a dle of Minnehaha Creek. angrily that he was not a coward mass hanging in Mankato, fol- If they continue on the foot- and declared that he would lead lowing a sham trial. The remain- path over the creek, visitors will his men into battle. Once the ing band members were round- discover another image of an battle began, the Dakota leader ed up and interned over the win- American Indian. This second tried unsuccessfully to shield the ter of 1862 at Fort Snelling, park installation is strikingly dif- white settlers from attacks. But where they awaited deportation ferent from the first one, with its the warriors were out for blood to reservations in Nebraska and romantic treatment of the two and they wreaked retribution by South Dakota. Many perished mythical figures from the fa- slaughtering hundreds of un- from starvations and illness dur- mous Longfellow poem, the armed civilians, including ing their time at the camp. Song of Hiawatha. women and children, who Today, a memorial in Fort Anything but romantic, the crossed their paths. Snelling State Park marks the site second sculpture is a haunting Despite some initial military of the internment. It is known in mask with hollow eyes looking successes, the Dakotas’ forces the Dakota language as “Wokik- Anything but romantic, the second sculpture is a haunting mask with hollow off towards the Mississippi River. eventually succumbed to the soye K’a Woyuoniham,” which eyes looking off towards the Mississippi River. The mask depicts Little Crow, The mask depicts Little Crow, U.S. Army’s superior fire power translates as “Remembering and the Minnesota Indian leader who was swept up in the 1862 U.S-Dakota con- the Minnesota Indian leader and Little Crow was forced to flict. Recently, Little Crow was profiled in a six-part series in the Star Tribune, who was swept up in the 1862 flee to Canada.The next year, Lit- Continued on page 15 making the 150th anniversary of the bitter Civil War era conflict. U.S-Dakota conflict. Recently, Little Crow was profiled in a six- part series in the Star Tribune, making the 150th anniversary of Like us on FACEBOOK! the bitter Civil War era conflict. The ten foot bronze statue was designed by a local Indian artist, Ed Archie Noisecat, and installed at its current site in May 1995. The work was com- missioned by the Minneapolis Park Board, in consultation with the Minneapolis-based Native Arts Circle, in an effort to pro- vide an Indian perspective on the state’s cultural and social his- tory. In commenting on the stat- ue at the time of its dedication, the Star Tribune noted that “Lit- tle Crow lost Minnesota’s only war between Indians and whites, but he won a place in history. For a century, that place was mostly ignominious. Now, it is respected and honored.” The paper’s more recent se- ries provides an extensive ac- count of the Indian leader’s im- portant role in the years leading TASTE THE LOVE up to the bloody 1862 conflict. Also known by his Dakota name, (have some gnocchi before the nooky-nooky) Taoyateduta, Little Crow was a leader of the Mdewakanton band of Dakota. Early on, in the 1850s, he acknowledged the tide of white settlement that was pushing his people out of their ancestral lands in Southern Min- nesota. In an effort to preserve at least a portion of those lands for his band, Little Crow negotiated a treaty which ceded 24 million acres to the U.S. government in exchange for a reservation along the Minnesota River and a settle- ment of $21 million, allocated in the form of yearly annuities. By the early 1860s, with U.S. embroiled in the Civil War, the annuities from Washington, D.C, failed to arrive on time. With their historic hunting grounds depleted of game, and no money with which to buy food, the Mdewakanton faced starvation in the winter of 1862. Little Crow looked on as the younger warriors in his band seethed with resentment at their treatment by the government’s high-handed Indian agents and 5001 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis 55417 their supporters in the small white settlements along the Minnesota River.The younger 612-724-3009 warriors were now calling for HOURS: Lunch: Weds.-Sat. 11:00 am-2:00pm war against the whites in an ef- Dinner: Sun.-Thu 4:30pm-10:00pm fort to drive them out of South- Fri.-Sat. 4:30pm - 11:00pm www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • September 2012 Page 7 Keewaydin park plan still work in progress Master plan to be revised following next neighborhood meeting By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN whether there is enough parking. corporated into the master plan. The master plan for Keeway- Following an analysis of the street “The meeting did not result din Park is still a work in progress. parking, park staff believe there is in a consensus about the pro- The Minneapolis parks de- plenty. “The parking analysis indi- posed plan, so we will be re- partment began modifying it ear- cates that only 20% of the on- designing the layout of the pro- lier this year to accommodate the street parking capacity is being posed wading pool and play- doubling of Keewaydin School. used, even at peak times of park grounds in the southeast corner of The most recent draft of the usage,” said Bartels. the park and will be hosting an- master plan shows the play- The intersection of 53rd St. other meeting,” said Bartels. The ground moving to the southeast and 31st Ave. was studied closely date for this fourth meeting has corner of the park, but its not due to its proximity to the pro- yet to be set. something all neighbors support. posed relocated playground and During a community meeting wading pool. According to the CONSTRUCTION on July 31, park staff revisited the staff report, “Even though this reasons for why they have recom- area was observed to be the most IMPACT ON PARK mended moving the playground popular parking location during The wading pool and playground equipment to the southeast cor- peak events, only 18.8% of the for ages 5-12 was open during the ner of the park rather than north parking spaces were used.” Park summer construction, and both or directly east of the park build- staff do not foresee a dramatic in- will remain in place for the fore- ing. crease in new park users from be- seeable future, according to Bar- A move into the existing ath- yond the Keewaydin neighbor- tels. At some point, the school letic field area would not only re- hood because so many arrive at district may expand again in that sult in a loss of field space, but the the park by foot. area. poor soil there would increase the “Furthermore, some play- The preliminary estimate for cost of construction, noted Min- ground amenities may be reused the playground and utilities for Not all community members support moving the playground and pool to the neapolis Park and Recreation in the new location, which will the wading pool is $373,000, southeast corner of Keewaydin Park, as shown in this draft of the master plan. Board architect Deborah Bartels. ease concerns of new amenities with an additional $588,000 for Park staff are working to incorporate comments from community members If the playground was moved adding to the park’s allure,” ac- the wading pool. made during a July 31 meeting, and will then bring the revised master plan to the wooded area east of the cording to the staff report. The southwest ball diamond back to the neighborhood. That meeting date has not yet been set. park building, the established At the July 31 meeting, atten- will be used for construction stag- trees and the shade they create dees viewed concepts from three ing until the spring of 2014 and would be lost. playground manufacturers and in- then restored. The estimated cost SCHOOL PROJECT ON SCHEDULE Another concern expressed by dicated which elements they liked to restore and improve the athlet- community members has been best. This information will be in- ic fields is $205,000. AND ON BUDGET The Pre-K playground, the The first phase of the school construction project was completed in swings, the spinners, and the bas- August. Phase one included all of the infrastructure for the new “The meeting did not result in a consensus about the proposed plan, ketball court have been removed building and removing some of the existing building. Once that so we will be redesigning the layout of the proposed wading pool and to make way for the building ex- occurred, the second phase began. The building will continue tak- pansion, noted Bartels. When the ing shape through next year. Students will begin attending classes playgrounds in the southeast corner of the park and will be hosting site work for the expansion is there for the 2013-14 school year. complete, the service delivery area “The project is on track and close to budget,” said Keewaydin’s another meeting.” on the south side of the school new principal Martha Spriggs. She added that key stakeholders, in- building will provide hard surfac- cluding parents, park board, teachers, neighbors, and architects, - Park and Rec Board Architect Deborah Bartels ing for informal outdoor games will continue to be involved throughout the year. and play. “Checking the Keewaydin website is a good way to stay in- formed about the status of the project,” said Spriggs. “We welcome input from all!”

Page 8 September 2012 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Frustrations with Hiawatha Avenue signals soon to receive antidote By JAN WILLMS Longfellow resident Marcea Marciani remembered problems from the very beginning of the traffic light installation at the Hi- awatha corridor. “I sat on 35th Street, going west, stopped on the west side of Hiawatha,” she recalled. “When the light turned for me to go west, I was behind a school bus and a pickup truck was behind me. The railroad gate arm came down, stopped the bus and put me in the middle of the southbound lane of Hiawatha.” “The pickup had nowhere to go, and I had nowhere to go,” Marciani continued. “We blocked traffic for as long as it took for the gate’s arm to raise. But we’re Min- nesota Nice,” she said with a smile. “People didn’t even toot their horn.” Marciani also recalled going west on 35th St and waiting seven and a half minutes for the light to change. These examples of the frustra- The frustrations that many motorists have felt for the past several years with the Hiawatha traffic signals may soon be a thing of the past. The City of Min- tions many motorists have felt for neapolis is leading a multi-agency effort to improve the traffic signal operations along Hiawatha Avenue through south Minneapolis adjacent to the Hi- the past several years with the Hi- awatha light-rail line. (Photo by Stefanie Berres) awatha traffic signals may soon be a thing of the past. Ward 12 council member fic signal controllers along Hi- finding recourse for trying to im- vers,” she said. “I don’t underesti- that the changes won’t happen all Sandy Colvin Roy said that after awatha Avenue. prove the lighting system. But she mate the impact on people of at once. years of fund raising, gathering Third, the signal detection has kept calling Colvin-Roy, and frustration and anger during their “You will first see some of the support from the agencies in- system will be improved. Accord- feels those calls have paid off. daily commute. I don’t underesti- most visible work in September, volved and prodding, she is excit- ing to Colvin-Roy, traffic detectors “Many folks traveling Hi- mate how important that is ei- but the most significant phase ed that “We are on the verge of embedded in the roadway will be awatha don’t give Sandy the credit ther.” won’t happen until November,” major improvements in the Hi- expanded and upgraded. These she deserves for all the work she’s “Long waits also mean extra she said. “All parts of this effort awatha Corridor.” detectors provide information on putting into this,” claimed Mari- air pollution and wasted time that should be done by the end of the Although complaints have vehicle presence and flow to the ani. should be lessened with faster trip year.” been addressed over the years re- traffic control system, allowing it Colvin-Roy said she knows times through the corridor,” She said the project includes lating to the frustration drivers to effectively allocate time be- the long waits have been extreme- Colvin-Roy explained, “and I am traffic signals along Hiawatha Av- have felt over waiting at stoplights tween movements in a real-time ly aggravating, as well as danger- so hopeful that this should result enue from 26th Street East on the and getting caught in lanes of traf- basis. ous. in less traffic on neighborhood north to 50th Street East on the fic, tweaking the original equip- And finally, rail timing in- “Many frustrated motorists streets like Minnehaha Avenue.” south. A total of seven signalized ment did not achieve what was puts will be refined. made unsafe or illegal maneu- Colvin-Roy again emphasized intersections are affected. needed. “The vastly improved detec- But now, beginning in Sep- tion system will let the state-of- tember, the transformation of the the-art signal controllers know Hiawatha signal system will get how many cars are waiting in each underway. The City of Minneapo- direction,” said Colvin-Roy. “My lis is leading a multi-agency effort favorite part is that they will be to improve the traffic signal opera- able to return movement to the tions along Hiawatha Avenue direction that has waited longest through south Minneapolis adja- after a train passes instead of start- cent to the Hiawatha light-rail ing from the same place in the line. cycle each time.” Colvin-Roy said the project The agencies that partnered in hopes to reduce motor vehicle, bi- developing this project are the cycle and pedestrian delays due to Federal Highway Administration, light-rail’s effect on traffic signal Metro Transit, MnDot and Hen- timing. She indicated the project nepin County as well as the City. will be done on a step-by-step Expert rail and traffic signal con- basis, in three phases. sultants also participated. First, signal sequencing will Colvin-Roy expressed her be revised. The pattern of traffic gratitude, especially to City lead signal phases will be changed, engineer Allan Klugman. “He particularly when green left turn shares my commission and my arrows are signaled. passion to transform this corridor Next, traffic signal controllers for everyone who drives, bikes or will be replaced. Newer equip- walking in it,” she explained. ment has been developed since Mariani, who joins countless the beginning of LRT in Min- other frustrated drivers who use neapolis in 2004. This new equip- Hiawatha Avenue, said there has ment will replace the existing traf- been difficulty over the years in “The vastly improved detection system will let the state-of-the-art signal controllers know how many cars are waiting in each direction.” - Councilmember Sandy Colvin-Roy www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • September 2012 Page 9 Photo ID now required for door-to-door sales

By JILL BOOGREN Knowing if a person knock- Exemptions ing on your door is selling some- thing legitimate can be tricky People who are canvassing for format but without a photo. business, but it should now be political, religious or nonprof- “We’ll work with any non- easier with a new rule that re- it social groups, including or- profit to provide local IDs, quires salespeople in Minneapolis ganizations who get member- free of cost,” said Schiff. to display a city-issued photo ships by going door to door, The ordinance is already identification card. are exempt from the ordi- in effect. If a youth comes to The measure, sponsored by nance. A helpful distinction is your door to sell magazines or Council Member Gary Schiff and that commercial sales involve other products and does not passed unanimously by the City selling merchandise. If some- have a city-issued ID card, Council in July, is intended to one is selling a product they Schiff advises people not to help people identify who’s at their must display their identifica- buy. door, while making it harder for tion card. “Call 911, and offer your sales companies to exploit youth School and youth groups phone so that youth can call workers. may still do door-to-door home,” he said. You can also The idea was first brought to fundraising, but the principal, offer the 24-hour phone num- Schiff’s attention by Bob Kam- teacher or youth leader should ber for Parent Watch at 917- beitz, volunteer coordinator for call 311 to obtain city-issued 579-4641 or the National the Standish-Ericsson Neighbor- group identification cards. Runaway Switchboard at 1- hood Association, who had asked These IDs will be in the same 800-786-2929. if there was anything the city could do about aggressive door- to-door salespeople. After a rash of burglaries in the neighbor- them to decide whether or not Parent Watch estimates that as end of the summer that they owe of crews being here, which means hood, residents were raising sus- they wanted to open their door. many as 30,000 to 40,000 indi- money as reimbursement for gas they were operating illegally. picions about who was coming to In addition to protecting resi- viduals are involved in traveling and food. Living conditions can “I realized an ordinance re- their doors and the legitimacy of dents, the ordinance is expected sales crews, selling magazines, be terrible, and there are reports quiring everyone to display their what they were doing. to make it more difficult for out- candy, household cleaners and of physical and sexual abuse. license would effectively chase Kambeitz found out that city of-state companies who exploit other items door-to-door, and the “It’s actually a route into the magazine sales industry out ordinance already required sales- youth workers to do business work environment is not safe for homelessness for youth in this of Minneapolis,” Schiff said. “We people to be licensed, but they here. teen workers or young adults. country,” said Schiff. “They flee do not expect them to get the li- didn’t have to display their li- According to the National Schiff explained that these and have nowhere to go.” cense and to have all their youth cense. Consumers League (NCL), in a companies often exist by traffick- Schiff said that door-to-door employees photographed for “We thought it’d be a good 2012 report posted on the Child ing youth across state lines in magazine sales, in particular, are IDs.” idea to let people look out their Labor Coalition website, traveling order to avoid child labor laws, actually on the rise. While no Schiff said the next step is to window and see a legitimate ID,” youth sales crews are one of the which differ from state to state. magazine sales crews are currently implement a statewide bill and is said Kambeitz, adding that this five most dangerous jobs for Workers are promised money and licensed to be in the city of Min- working on drafting language would make it a lot easier for youth workers. The report states travel, but are often told at the neapolis, there have been reports based on Wisconsin law.

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Serving Longfellow, Hiawatha, Cooper, and Howe neighborhoods

Take a Look at Help Revitalize Join Us for a Free fresh produce from our plot at Minnehaha Community Garden. Longfellow Launches East Lake Street Community Dinner Ruhel Islam, owner of Gandhi September 1st! Interested in seeing more busi- Join Volunteers of America Mahal, will train residents in the nesses and less vacancy on East (VOA), Minnehaha Communion art of preparing Indian cuisine. The Longfellow Community Lake Street? Longfellow residents Church and the Longfellow Com- Join us for this special meal, Council is launching Take a have begun meeting every few munity Council (LCC) for a free cooked by your neighbors, made Look at Longfellow (TALL) on weeks to identify ways to make community dinner made by resi- with fresh vegetables grown in our Saturday, September 1st! TALL that happen. If you have ideas to dents at VOA! Help us celebrate garden. Dessert will include an ice is an interactive website cele- help revitalize the corridor and to the partnerships established cream buffet. Kids are welcome! brating all things Longfellow! promote the many small business- through the Neighborhood Part- TALL will feature historical es in the community, we'd love to nership Initiative (NPI) grant. So Free Community Dinner narratives, personal stories, have you join us! Contact Spencer far, the grant has resulted in jobs Wednesday, September 5 audio content, business news, Save the Date at [email protected] or 612- training and a source of income 6:00 - 7:30 pm and projects in the communi- 722-4529 ext. 5. for approximately 10 residents at Minnehaha Communion ty. Content is provided by local for the Best VOA in addition to several educa- Lutheran Church residents! We are thrilled to Faith Forum talks tional opportunities and access to 4101 37th Avenue South have a forum where we can Meeting Ever! work with our neighbors and Occupy Homes showcase what make Longfel- Tuesday, October 23 low great! We're looking for 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join the Longfellow Faith Forum Calendar of Meetings and Events bloggers, photographers and Minnehaha Academy - for a discussion on the Occupy more to contribute to the site! North Campus Homes Movement in Longfellow. Interested in joining the team? 3100 West River Parkway We will also be talking about up- September 2012 Contact [email protected]. Join the Longfellow Community coming events and the release of our resource guide. A free lunch is Meetings are free and open to the public, and are accessible. Don’t forget to check out Council for a night of incredible food from local restaurants and provided, but you must RSVP by Check the calendar on our website www.longfellow.org takealookatlongfellow.com on Thursday, September 6th by September 1st. learn about what's happening in the neighborhood! Watch the emailing [email protected] Advancement LCC website for details Longfellow Faith Forum Wednesday, September 5 www.longfellow.org Tuesday, September 11 12:00 - 1:30 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm Church of St. Albert the Great Fireroast Mountain Café 2836 33rd Avenue South 3800 37th Avenue S FFI: [email protected] Rake for the River This Fall Neighborhood Development Caucus Wed., Sept. 26th, 7- 8 pm - Training Workshop Gandhi Mahal Restaurant Monday, September 10 6:30 - 8:00 pm Do you know where stormwater goes after it flows down the storm drain? Right into our rivers and lakes, carrying leaves and LCC Office, 2727 26th Ave S. many other contaminants that harm water quality. FFI [email protected] This fall the Longfellow neighborhood will again Rake for the River to protect water quality. Organize your block club, school, River Gorge faith organization, or other group and set a date in October to Monday, September 10 rake up the leaves and debris from the curbs and street. This sup- 7:00 - 9:00 pm plements street sweeping done by the City. By keeping leaves and other organic material out of our waterways, we can reduce Hiawatha School Park, 4305 42nd St. E the associated phosphorous that harms our rivers and lakes. Or- 3207 37th Avenue South ganize your block or other group to Rake for the River in Octo- FFI: [email protected] ber and you can be entered in a drawing to win great prizes! LCC can provide flyers, lawn signs, gloves and bags. Community Connections Volunteers from the 3100 32nd Ave Learn more and get tips and tools for planning your event at a Block Club joined together last fall Tuesday, September 11 training workshop on Wednesday, September 26th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm to rake for the river, build commu- at Gandhi Mahal restaurant. 6:30 - 8:30 pm nity, and win prizes! Sign up your LCC Office, 2727 26th Ave S This is a project of the Longfellow Community Council's River group today to Rake for the River Gorge Committee. For details or to register, contact Hillary Opp- this fall. (Photo by Hillary Opp- FFI: [email protected] mann at [email protected] or 724-8110 mann) Board of Directors Thursday, September 20 LCC Bylaw changes for review and vote at October 23rd General Membership Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 pm The following is a list of proposed Bylaw changes to be Article VI. Board of Directors Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave S voted on in October. Bold type indicates text additions and strikethrough type indicates deletions. The full Bylaws can B. TERMS AND TIMES OF ELECTION FFI: [email protected] be viewed on LCC’s website at www.longfellow.org If you 1. New terms begin and old terms expire at the will begin have questions or would like to request a copy via mail or and ending terms will expire at the beginning of the first Environment and Transportation email, please contact the LCC office at 612-722-4529. Board meeting after annual election meeting. Tuesday, September 25 Article IV. Membership D. VACANCIES ON THE BOARD 6:30 - 8:00 pm A. MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY: People may become 1. At any Board meeting between the published notice of Hiawatha School Park 4305 42nd St. E members of LCC if they are 16 years of age or older and the vacancy and the next annual election meeting, the meet either of the following qualifications: Board may, by two-thirds vote of the elected directors, fill FFI: [email protected] 1. 1. They live or own property within the LCC area as vacant non-neighborhood seats until the next annual elec- proven by providing a MN driver’s license, Minnesota tion meeting by selecting a candidate from the group or identification card, or some form of residency verification neighborhood corresponding to that seat. that indicates the individual resides within the geographic 2. The membership may fill a vacant neighborhood seat for Longfellow Community Council boundaries of LCC or if a member who has the required the remainder of the seat's term by using the same proce- 2727 26th Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN 55406 documentation vouches for the individual; or dure as at the annual election meeting. Phone: 612-722-4529 • Fax: 612-724-1024 2. They are the designated representatives of a business, Article VIII. Committees non-profit organization, or public agency within the LCC www.longfellow.org area. Each business, non-profit or public agency may desig- B. AD HOC COMMITTEES Melanie Majors Executive Director [email protected] nate one voting member by providing written authoriza- Ruth Romano Office Staff [email protected] tion to the LCC Secretary. 1. Voting rights on ad hoc committees extend to all LCC Joanna Solotaroff Community Organizer [email protected] members who attend and to any others who are granted Spencer Agnew Housing and Environment [email protected] voting rights by the Board. Coordinator www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • September 2012 Page 11 People of all ages can enjoy live Flu Shot Clinic on Sept. 7 Annual Minneapolis Bike Coldwater Spring Planting entertainment, rides, live auction, Audubon Fall Longfellow/Seward Healthy silent auction with multiple gift Seniors will host a Flu shot Clinic Tour Sunday, Sept. 16th and Restoration Sept. 29 baskets, quilt bingo with 50 Bird Seed Sale on Friday, September 7 from 10 – homemade quilts, cash bingo, Get ready to ride! This annual The National Park Service, Mis- children’s games, games of skill, You are invited to stock up on 11:30 a.m. at their office (located bike tour, sponsored by the Min- sissippi National River and Recre- black-oil sunflower seed for your in the US Bank building at 2800 food, and much more. For further neapolis Park and Recreation ation Area, and community part- information, call 612-729-7344 backyard bird feeding during E. Lake Street.) The Minnesota Board, provides a great opportu- ners have begun restoring the Audubon Minnesota’s upcoming Visiting Nurse Agency will be or visit the website: www.sainthe- nity for individuals and families land surrounding Coldwater lena.us/autumndaze. bird seed sale. Ninety-five cents administering the shots and can of all ages to explore our Grand Spring to create oak savanna, of every dollar raised during this bill many insurance plans. Bring Rounds National Scenic Byway at prairie, and wetland habitats. fundraiser supports Audubon’s your Medicare and/or health their own pace and unhindered Join us Saturday, Sept. 29 - Cold- bird and habitat conservation insurance cards. Anyone not cov- by motorized traffic. water Spring Planting and WAMM hosts Silent work in Minnesota. ered by insurance can pay $29 by Participants can choose a 14- Restoration 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Orders must be prepaid by cash/check. Any adult, regardless mile route around the Chain of Volunteers are needed to Auction September 23 September 14. Seed will be avail- of age, is welcome to participate. Lakes, or a 36-mile loop that plant trees and wetland plants, Women Against Military Madness able for customer pickup on Sat- travels the lakes, Minnehaha and help with other restoration urday, September 29, from 9 a.m. Parkway, the Mississippi River, hosts a 28th Annual Silent activities to support this park in Auction on Sunday Sept 23 from to noon at Mother Earth Gar- Rummage Sale at Epworth Victory Memorial Parkway, and progress. National Park Service dens, 3738 42nd Avenue South, Theodore Wirth Park. Routes in- 5 to 8 p.m. at St Joan of Arc rangers will offer public tours in Church, 4537 Third Avenue S. Minneapolis. September 29 clude stops with refreshments, the afternoon to celebrate the Visit mn.audubon.org for snacks and bike mechanics. Suggested donation $10 to $30; park’s opening. over 300 items in the auction. order forms. Questions? Email us The Fall ReUse/Rummage Sale at Start time is 7:30-8:30 a.m. This event is part of National at [email protected]. Epworth United Methodist The ride starts and finishes at Pa- Music and sandwich buffet Public Lands Day. REI will pro- included. 612-827-5364. Audubon Minnesota is dedi- Church will be Saturday, Sept. 29, rade Sports Complex (just west vide free lunch and t-shirts for all cated to conserving and restoring from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Epworth is of the Sculpture Garden), 400 volunteers. natural ecosystems in Minnesota, at 3207 37th Ave. S. Household Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis There is no parking onsite. focusing on at-risk native bird goods, clothing for all ages and 55403. Participants are encouraged to Coffee, Chat and Challenge species and their habitats. This sizes, books and craft items are Pre-registration is through take light rail or bike to the site. fundraiser is made possible available. Coffee and treats are Sept. 12th and can be done on- A shuttle will also be running resumes at Trinity through the generosity of sold separately. Donations of line. Cost is $30 ages 18 and participants to and from the V.A. Performance Seed in St. Cloud, clean used items are welcome older, $10 ages 6-17. Children Medical Center throughout the Coffee, Chat, and Challenge, a MN. Wednesday and Thursday before under 5 are free. Onsite registra- day. weekly fellowship for women of the sale; please call 612-722-0232 tion is $40 ages 18 and older and See the events calendar at all ages, will resume September for information. $15 ages 6-17. See www.min- www.missriverfund.org for 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Scouts hold Family Night neapolisbiketour.com for details. details and to register. Minnehaha Falls. The long-run- Proceeds from the event ben- ning program welcomes women When do I stop driving? efit Minneapolis’ park system. from many denominations and September 20 Volunteers are needed to assist has been in existence for over 30 Cub Scout Pack 38 will be hold- at the event site and along the Butterflies and Day-flying years. Join Longfellow/Seward Healthy ing a New Family Night on route. Call 612-313-7778 or email CCC meets in the Upper Seniors and Minneapolis Thursday, September 20th, 6:30 [email protected]. Moths Garden Club - Room at Trinity Tuesdays from Community Education for a pres- p.m. at St. Helena Catholic entation about determining if 9:30 to 11:40 a.m. Activities in- clude time for fellowship, devo- School (3200 E 44th Street). you should still drive on Tuesday, September 12 Boys in Kindergarten September 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Calling all dog walkers tions, sharing, and prayer re- Attracting beautiful day-flying quests, followed by Challenge ses- through 5th Grade (and their Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, families) are welcome to come 2730 E. 31st Street. Driving On Wednesday, Sept. 19 between moths and butterflies to our land- sions. This year participants will 4 and 6 p.m. come walk by Ep- scapes requires more than provid- have an opportunity to choose and share this adventure with us. demands quick reaction time and Build rockets. Race pinewood fast decision-making. Deciding worth UM Church at 3207 37th ing sources of nectar. Learn about from three different studies. Avenue S and get a treat for your- the moth and butterfly species in In addition to the weekly derby cars. Go camping. Play when it’s time to stop driving can sports. Make new friends. Go be difficult, but dealing with the self and your best friend. Minnesota, and the native food gatherings, CCC offers special ac- We look forward to seeing all plants needed for the survival of tivities, social events, and oppor- exploring. Discover bugs and issue early-on can help ease the wildlife. Visit a fire station. You transition of not driving. of you walking by! these pollinators. Heather Holm is tunities to participate in outreach a member of Wild Ones Twin ministries throughout the year. even get to earn cool badges and Cities, a horticulturalist and author Nursery care and preschool patches to put on your uniform! Minnehaha United Pizza and Game Night of the blog Restoring The programs are provided at no For more information, or to Landscape With Native Plants. charge. join Cub Scout Pack 38 today, con- Come to Epworth UM Church, Heather will highlight 20 moth Trinity Lutheran Church of tact Dan Fehler (612-724-6284 or Methodist hosts 3207 37th Avenue S, on Saturday, and butterfly adults and caterpil- Minnehaha Falls is located at [email protected]) or Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. with a game to lars, and where to grow or look for 5212 41st Avenue South. For check our webpage at The Market share and ready to make a pizza their native food plants.Please join more information on CCC con- www.BSAPack38.org with toppings of your choice. us Wednesday, September 12, 7-9 tact Suzanne at 612-724-3691 or Pack 38 is chartered by St. Minnehaha United Methodist We will have some board p.m. Epworth United Methodist Karen at 612-722-9932. Helena Catholic Church, 3204 E Church hosts The Market on Sat- games or bring one you want - Church, 3207 37th Ave S. See us at: 43th Street, Minneapolis, MN. urday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m.- everyone welcome of all ages. LongfellowGardenClubMail Pack Meetings are usually the 6:30 p.m., 3701 East 50th St. Some if you are looking for a @gmail.com or go to www.face- Nokomis Healthy Seniors third Thursday of every month There will be food, music, dance, reason to get out of the house or book.com/LongfellowGardenClub. during the school year at St. children’s activities, information something to do before the kids Helena Catholic School, with and products for a sustainable head to bed come on over! Fall Frolic October 13 exciting activities all year long. world. Like the community it “Autumn Daze” Festival The Nokomis Healthy Seniors serves, Minnehaha United Fall Frolic will be 9 a.m. to 3 Continued on page 13 Methodist Church is a thriving Coldwater Spring Tour September 14-16 p.m., Saturday, October 13 multi-generational congregation There will be Meal, Music, Silent September 12 The 2012 “Autumn Daze” Festi- Auction, Raffle, BINGO, Book in South Minneapolis. We host a val and Homecoming will be Next deadline: food shelf and operate a monthly Sale, Bake Sale, Face Painting & National Park Service rangers will held at the Church of St. Helena, Crazy Hair. Book & Bake Sale distribution of food, as well as, lead a free, one-hour walking tour 3204 East 43rd Street. Festival many other projects where we start at 9; meal & other activities September 17 of Coldwater Spring, a cultural hours are Friday, Sept. 14th (5:00 from 11 a.m. Meal Tickets: $11 work for social justice for all. and historic landmark considered to 10:00 p.m.); Saturday, Sept. The Market reflects the Adult, $8 Seniors, $6 under 12 or to be Minnesota’s first settlement 15th (10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.); student with ID. $30 family (2 Next issue: church’s commitment to support on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6-7 p.m. and Sunday, September 16th the well being of our planet adult, 2 children). Buy in advance Coldwater Spring is located at (10:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.). at the office or at the door. Bethel September 27 through programming, recycling, 5601 Minnehaha Park Drive A fireworks display will take and mindful stewardship. Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave South; between Minnehaha Falls place at 10:00 P.M. on Friday, and S, Minneapolis, MN. For more information call Regional Park and Fort Snelling a parade with marching bands State Park. begins at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday. Denis Woulfe at 651-917-4183

Page 12 September 2012 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com This summer, I’ve been going to and reasonable. Sometimes, I a lot of garage sales. It’s some- think people have watched too thing I haven’t had much time many reality shows. This is Min- for because I was working. Since The Old White House nesota, it’s not New Jersey! I was off work, I decided to make It’s a lot of work sorting and “saleing” a regular Friday event. By SHERRI MOORE pricing things for a garage sale. I noticed during my own Most of us like spending a lovely garage sale in May; there seems weekend day looking for a new to be more rude people . I don’t Garage sale etiquette lawn chair, or maybe some know if they are usually crabby, kitchen utensils for someone or decided to be crabby just for who’s setting up an apartment. garage sales. A man came into worst in people? What made it bucks. nice neighborhood or weather In my case, both my son and I hit my garage and asked if I had any worse was that the two ladies I’ve talked to the women would be great too. Just because garage sales, and invariably, find tools for sale. I said, “I’m sorry, having the sale were doing it for who had sales and some people you’re attending a sale, and may something we need. I’m always there are no tools for sale.” He a friend who had been admitted attending garage sales and it want to bargain on price, doesn’t interested in the history, and my then walked around asking about to a nursing home. They were try- seems that we need to be re- mean you can’t be civil. son is definitely interested in the several tools my son had hanging ing to get the best possible minded about good behavior. Let’s talk about bargaining. I price. Let’s all go out there and on the wall. I said no several amount of money together for Here’s a few ideas for the cus- don’t know about you, but when keep the local economy moving times. He got belligerent and her, yet their prices were very rea- tomer: something’s marked twenty five forward. Have a safe Labor Day asked why I wasn’t selling tools, I sonable. It’s nice to ask if they have cents, I don’t bother asking for a weekend. asked him to leave. I asked the man if he was what you are looking for. If they lower price. What, should I ask Recently, I was at a garage interested in any particular tools, don’t have it, you are free to stay her to pay me to take it away? (Sherri is a freelance writer, and lives sale in the neighborhood and since I was looking for tools too. or leave. But if you stay, you Even when bargaining for a with Mr. M. in the Nokomis neigh- ran into another man who loud- He said some pretty obnoxious should be nice. Is that asking too lower price, there’s no reason to borhood. They are entering ly proclaimed the prices were too things that I won’t repeat here, much? raise your voice and be combat- their twentieth year of renovating high, and he wanted to pay one however, he did cause me to buy It’s also nice to compliment ive. their old white house. Sherri welcomes price for all the tools. What is it every screwdriver they had! My the garage owner on his or her A better price and a better your comments and can be reached at about tools that bring out the little tantrum cost me three merchandise. A comment on the time can be had by being civil [email protected].)

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Meeting dates for 2012 viduals with intellectual and stops to see rain gardens, a cis- The Arc Offers are Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 developmental disabilities and tern, green wall, and the first liv- and Dec. 20. For meeting infor- their families, giving them the Urban Sites Stormwater ing wall in MN. Tour and lunch Networking Group mation in 2013, call The Arc power to achieve a full and satis- are FREE! Greater Twin Cities. fying life. The Arc was started 65 Tour Thursday, Sept. 13 Reservations Required: Con- meetings The Arc Greater Twin Cities’ years ago by parents determined tact Ruth at [email protected] networking groups are free, but to ensure the most full and inde- The Urban Sites Stormwater Tour or 612-722-4529 x1 The Arc Greater Twin Cities is participants should register in pendent lives possible for their will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, Presented by the Longfellow teaming up with the Minnesota advance. For registration or children. Today, The Arc contin- 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bus tour Business Association with fund- Organization on Fetal Alcohol more information, call 952-920- ues to be a family-focused, grass- departs 9 a.m. from 7-SIGMA, ing from the Mississippi Syndrome (MOFAS) to introduce 0855. roots organization helping indi- 2843 26th Ave S. Are you a busi- Watershed Management Organ- Caregivers of Children with The Arc offers 15 additional viduals and families address ness owner, building owner, ization. FASD, a free networking group networking groups throughout issues such as early intervention, landscape designer or contractor? for people who have children the Twin Cities. All groups are education, transition to adult- This tour is for you! Neighborhood Churches Welcome You! Bethlehem Covenant Holy Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) St. Albert the Great Catholic 3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768 2730 E. 31st St. • 612-729-8358 E. 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S. • www.bethlehemcov.org www.htlcmpls.org 612-724-3643 Children especially welcome Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:00 am Sunday Mass 9:30 am (Childcare available) (Handicapped accessible) Education opportunities for all ages 9:45 am Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sept. 9: Sunday School at 9:45 am Childcare available Daily Mass 8:15 am M,T, Th, F Worship at 11:00 am Pastor: Jay Carlson (Handicapped accessible, Air conditioned) Bounce Castle, food and games at 12 noon Traditional Worship – Contemporary Fr. Joe Gillespie, O.P. Pastor Ryan Eikenbary-Barber Message – A Call to Social Justice www.saintalbertthegreat.org All are welcome – No exceptions Christ Church Lutheran St. Peder's Evangelical Lutheran 3244 34th Ave. • 612-721-6611 Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church 4600 E. 42nd St. • 612-722-8000 Sunday Worship at 9:30 am 5011 31st Ave. S. • 612-729-2323 Worship 9:00 and 10:30 am, Childcare Provided www.lakenokomis.org Summer - 9:00 only Education Hour at 11:00 am Summer Worship at 9:30 am Education for all at 9:00 am Pastor: Kristine Carlson Sunday Worship at 8:00 am & 10:30 am (Childcare; Wheelchair Acc., Braille) A welcoming congregation (nursery; fully accessible) Coffee 10 am www.christchurchluth.org Julie A. Ebbesen, Pastor Minnehaha United Methodist www.stpeders.net Epworth United Methodist 3701 E. 50th St. • 612-721-6231 3207 37th Ave. • 612-722-0232 www.minnehaha.org Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Worship 10:30 am (begins 9/9) Traditional Service 9:00 am of Minnehaha Falls Education: Adults at 9:45 am; Contemporary Worship 11:15 am (Sept.-May) 5212 41st Ave. S. • 612-724-3691 Children and Youth, 11:30 am 10:30 am (June-Aug.) www.trinityfalls.org (Childcare Provided) Education for all ages 10:15 (Sept.-May) Sunday Worship 10 am (through 9/2) (Wheelchair Accessible) (Childcare; fully accessible) 8:30 am Traditional, 11am Contemporary Rev. Pam Armstrong beginning 9/9 - Get Connected Sunday Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 am Faith Evangelical Lutheran (LC-MS) AA Meetings Tuesdays/Sundays 7 pm 3430 E. 51st St. • 612-729-5463 Worship 9:00 am Fellowship Hour 10:00 am Projects of the Neighborhood Churches Include: Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Dan Matasovsky Minnehaha Food Shelf, Serving People Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call us at 612-721-6231 Minnehaha United Methodist, 3701 E. 50th St.

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Page 14 September 2012 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com nehaha Creek, without an in- Keeywadin Little Crow terpretive marker to explain its significance. A spokesperson principal for the Minneapolis Park statue Board said that no marker was Continued from page 3 Continued from page 7 place at the site because the Anderson and Keewaydin are artist, Ed Archie Noisecat did Honoring.” A plaque at the similar schools in that both are not want one. “He did not site explains that “the memori- experiencing an increase in the want a title on the piece or al honors the sixteen hundred English Learner population. “As even his own name on it,” she Dakota people, many of them we grow, we will look at how we said. “He wanted the piece to women and children, who structure teacher teams to best serve as a mourning mask and were imprisoned here at Fort support every student. I’m look- refer to the fact that Little Snelling in the aftermath of ing for ways to build a strong in- Crow’s body was skinned after the 1862 U.S-Dakota conflict.” termediate school that supports he was killed…. so people In nearby Minnehaha middle school and leads to high could literally see the world Park, the statue of Little Crow achieving successful high school through the eyes of Little stands alone, overlooking Min- students,” she said. Crow.”

GOALS AS AN EDUCATOR Her first official day at Keewaydin September programming was Aug. 6, 2012. “It is always a little daunting to start a new job,” observed Spriggs. “At Keewaydin, at the Nokomis Library however, everyone has been ex- By CHRIS SEIDEL years of experience in recovery tremely welcoming, supportive, Thank you to all the people and is a Chemical Dependency Lifelong South Minneapolis resident Martha Spriggs is Keewaydin’s new and helpful. Many parents and who came to our Summer Book Counselor. principal. Spriggs takes over the reins from Jane Ellis, who is now the prin- community leaders have come to Sale! The Friends of the Dates and topics will in- cipal at Earle Brown IB Elementary School in Brooklyn Center. (Photo by meet me and lend their support. Nokomis Library will use the clude: Stefanie Berres) I am grateful to the school com- profits to pay for author talks, to Sept. 18 - Alcoholism & Ad- munity and I’m honored to be a buy special equipment for the li- diction 101 ~ The Basics; Oct. 16 part of it.” can ensure that every student is including parents, park board, brary, and to help our main li- - Addictions other than Alcohol During the 2012-13 school high school ready when they teachers, neighbors, and archi- brarian, Amy McNally, enrich and Drug Abuse (Sex, Pornogra- year, Spriggs plans to learn from leave Keewaydin,” Spriggs said. tects will continue to be involved everyone’s library experience. phy, Gambling, Food, Texting, teachers, parents, and students, She added, “Over the next throughout the year,” Spriggs ob- The Friends can always use more Spending, etc); Nov. 20 - How and find ways to use her expert- five years I hope to build a school served. help, (and we have fun too), so Families are Affected by Addic- ise. “For this first year I will count community that is an interesting “It’s exciting to be a part of a please consider joining us! tion & Alcoholism. Find out on the excellent Keewaydin staff and engaging place for adults and large construction project that On September 8 at 11 a.m., more about this fascinating sub- and community to show me the students to learn and grow to- will make a real difference for the Jim Klobuchar will be making a ject and peruse our selection of ‘Keewaydin’ way,” Spriggs re- gether.” students and the community,” presentation in our meeting related library books for check- marked. Spriggs will oversee the rest Spriggs said. “I’m looking forward room that you won’t want to out. Her overall goal as an educa- of the Keewaydin $16 million to watching the beautiful student- miss. The “working title” is The Socrates Café discus- tor is to do whatever it takes to building project that is doubling centered space come to comple- “Travels with Jim” and he will sion group will continue to meet ensure every student is learning at the size of the school. While most tion.” be around afterwards to auto- in September with a possible high levels. “Minneapolis Public of the big decisions have already She encourages community graph books. Whether writing or change of location. Check with Schools is dedicated to the idea been made and phase one is members to stay informed by speaking, you can depend on the library staff for the latest in- that every school has a strong complete, she will help deter- checking the school’s web site at Jim Klobuchar to be interesting formation. leader and every classroom has a mine things like colors, furniture http://lakenokomis.mpls.k12.mn. and fun to listen to. great teacher – by doing this we and finishes. “Key stakeholders us/facilities.html. A series on Addiction will (Chris Seidel is Chair of the Pro- be presented on Tuesday nights gram Committee of the Friends of by Jay Ordogne who has 10 the Nokomis Library.)

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HealthPartners is bringing state- The 7,800-square foot clinic locat- providers, check out the exam of-the-art health care closer to you ed on Chicago Avenue between rooms and take home fun prizes. with the opening of their new pri- 47th and 48th Streets will also Everyone is invited and there will mary care clinic in South Min- provide night and weekend urgent be activities for all ages, includ- neapolis. Designed with the input care. ing:. Free flu shots and mums, from patients, community mem- The Nokomis Clinic officially while supplies last; Grand prize bers and health care professionals, opens Oct. 1, but you will be able drawing for a free bike; Radio Dis- HealthPartners Nokomis Clinic to get a sneak peak of the new ney fun crew, sidewalk chalk and will offer patients a full range of clinic during a grand opening face painting for the kids; Free health care options, including event on Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., blood pressure checks and chair family practice, ob-gyn, chiroprac- at 4730 Chicago Avenue. During massages; Seasonal refreshments; tic, and lab and imaging services the grand opening you’ll get a Bring a food shelf donations and including onsite mammography. chance to meet the clinic’s receive a prize. Tuesday, September 18th, 6-7:30 p.m., you are invited to join local ecol- ogist Carolyn Carr for an interpretive tour of the beloved oak savanna, learning about its history, ecology and the role of community volunteers and Friends of the Mississippi River, the Longfellow Community Coun- cil, the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and the National Park Service in its preservation and restoration. Oak Savanna Interpretive Tour September 18

Just off the main path along the role of community volunteers Minneapolis River Gorge lies a and Friends of the Mississippi surprisingly beautiful and rare River, the Longfellow Communi- oak savanna. A former buck- ty Council, the Minneapolis Park thorn thicket, community volun- & Recreation Board and the Na- teers have been restoring and tional Park Service in its preserva- tending this special place just off tion and restoration. the beaten path for several years. For more information or Tuesday, September 18th, 6-7:30 to register immediately on- p.m., you are invited to join line please see the calendar at local ecologist Carolyn Carr for www.fmr.org, or contact Katie an interpretive tour of the Clower at Friends of the Mis- beloved oak savanna, learning sissippi River, 651-222-2193 about its history, ecology and the x23. Nokomis Healthy Seniors Fall Frolic The Nokomis Healthy Seniors Meal Tickets are $11 Adult, Fall Frolic will be held 9 a.m. to $8 Seniors, $6 under 12 or stu- 3 p.m, Saturday, October 13. dent with ID, $30 family (2 Meal, Music, Silent Auction, adult, 2 children). Raffle, BINGO, Book Sale, Bake Purchase them in advance at Sale, Face Painting & Crazy Hair the office or at the door. Bethel Book and Bake Sale will start Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave at 9 a.m. with meal and other ac- S, Minneapolis, MN. tivities from 11 a.m.

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