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June 2019 Vol. 37 No. 4 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com 21,000 Circulation • 'Beloved Community' gathers for what may be last MayDay

Record numbers of South Minneapolis residents "got together" for the 45th annual MayDay Parade, the last for organizer Sandy Spieler. Heart of the Beast Theater announced in January that it did not have the funds to continue organizing MayDay on its own and asked for help. Individual donors pitched in and HOTB raised the full $200,000 it needed for this year's event. This year’s 'Beloved Commu- nity' MayDay theme asked attendees how to carry forward the legacy that MayDay has nurtured. "That question is held in the potential of a seedling tree," pointed out HOTB Executive Director Corrie Zoll. This year, 1,035 tree seedlings were distributed with the intention that they take root in the neighborhoods as an investment in the future. Those who would like to see MayDay continue are working to figure out how to decentralize the MayDay model, create an equity framework that ensures ownership and decision-making representation from many, and develops a new business plan with a more resilient set of resources to support the work of the Heart of the Beast. "We need your voice, your input, and your support," said Zoll. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

Faster transit After meeting at South Minneapolis Celebrate Longfellow’s successes Green Fair, two women decide to start the coming to Lake zero-waste store they’ve been looking for at 'Peace of Pie' in Adams Park

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN information. The event will high- Travel down Lake St. by bus Adams Triangle is a little light non-profit and neighbor- is slow with stops on the Route piece of Minneapolis park land hood organizations working to 21 every two blocks. at 41st St. and Minnehaha Ave. keep the greater Longfellow com- During rush hour, buses slow where more than three dozen munity healthy, sustainable, and to average speeds of only eight fruit trees are growing. Plant- resilient. Enjoy a slice of fruit or miles per hour, and it’s consid- ed by volunteers of the Adams nut pie (purchased with dona- ered one of the slowest transit Grove Community Orchard in tions from neighborhood busi- corridors in the metro. 2016, the apple, peach, pear, nesses), live music with space for Red lights mean that buses apricot, plum, cherry, and ser- dancing, an apron fashion show, are moving less than half the time. viceberry trees have just finished a pie baking competition, and And over 10,000 rides are their spring bloom. more. taken on this route per day. In celebration of the great- Kaye Mills is the mission For those people, things are er Longfellow community, and coordinator at Minnehaha Com- about to get faster. all the good things that happen munion Lutheran Church, locat- Metro Transit plans to con- here, a first-time event called ed across the street from Adams struct the region’s third bus rapid “Peace of Pie” will be held at Triangle. The church has support- transit line on Lake St./Marshall Adams Triangle Park on Sunday, ed the community orchard from Ave. in 2022. With things in June 9 from 1-4 p.m. the beginning, providing water the planning stage now for the Tare Market co-owner Amber Haukedahl (left) helps shopper Elise Corone- Several neighborhood during the summer and plenty of B Line, a series of open houses os who is working to minimize the impact her family has and is glad Tare non-profits including Exodus volunteers. was held in May, including one Market has opened. She brought a number of different containers to fill Lending, First Nations Kitchen, She said, “Our church is the at South High School on Wednes- with products. >> Read story on page 3. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) and Little Brothers Friends of the Continued on page 11 Elderly will be on hand to share Continued on page 2 $ + = $ + = % + = $ + = % + = $ + = $ Apron show, pie baking competition, dancing and more during ‘Peace of Pie’ June 9 Continued from page 1 coordinating entity for ‘Peace of Pie.’ It fits with our spirit of out- reach, and of nurturing relation- DO THE ships within the community. It’s a chance to help neighbors con- nect the dots between our many neighborhood resources.” MATH! There’s still time to enter the pie baking competition. It costs 50¢ /piece to mail a promotional Baked fruit and nut pies are welcome; no cream-based flyer to local residents letting them know or savory pies, due to refrigera- about your business, organization or tion limitations. Pies need to be delivered Friday, June 7 or upcoming event. That does not include Saturday, June 8 to Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church design, production, and printing charges. at 4101 37th Ave. S. Local restau- rant owners will judge the com- petition, and winners will be For only 6¢/piece you can announced toward the end of the event (there will be prizes in have a 4-color flyer both the youth and adult catego- ries.) Register entries in advance PRINTED AND DELIVERED at www.longfellowpop.org. If a non-profit or neighbor- with the Messenger ! hood organization would like to staff a resource table at “Peace of Pie,” visit the website link above Event coordinator Kaye Mills and volunteer Vicky Anderson in the Adams Com- to register. There’s no fee, but the FREE TO VISITORS! munity Grove Orchard, where the “Peace of Pie” celebration will take place on Saturday, April 27, 10-5 Sunday, April 28, 1-5 coordinator asks that each orga- 3537 37th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN Sunday, June 9 from 1-4 p.m. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) nization plan a fun way to con- nect with people on event day. Mills said, “The concept is The music line-up hasn’t be moved indoors to Minnehaha

s econdsuite.org | christopherstrom.com about as simple as it gets: feed been finalized, but the Zac Har- Communion Lutheran Church people pie and coffee using ris Jazz Trio will be playing a 45 No matter what the weather fore- Contact Denis Woulfe for details compostable cups and utensils. minute set at some point during cast is, people are encouraged to [email protected] Learn about resources in the the afternoon. come in their funkiest, fun aprons. community. Visit with friends The event will be held rain A non-competitive apron fashion (651) 917-4183 and neighbors.” or shine. If it rains, activities will show will kick off at 2 p.m. BUY LOCAL

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Page 2 June 2019 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com State's first zero-waste shop opens By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN “This is a visionary concept that’s long overdue. All that single-use packag- Two women who want to ing from food and lifestyle products has a huge cost to the environment and make sustainable living conve- society. It’s immensely wasteful to manufacture and transport all that bulky nient and accessible have opened material just to throw it away. When it gets recycled, it still has a carbon Minnesota’s first zero waste store. Tare Market opened on Earth footprint, as it takes energy to pick-up and process. What’s worse is that not Day at 2717 E 38th St., the first everyone recycles, so too much of it ends up at the HERC burner downtown shop in the new 3828 building’s and results in pollution that has increased childhood asthma rates and other commercial strip along 38th. health problems in our city. And regardless, we end up paying more than we “We’re trying to do better,” otherwise need to - whether in the form of hundreds of dollars per year that explained shopper Elise Corone- each household spends on their solid waste utility bill, or at the checkout os who lives in South Minneapo- where packaging costs are added to the price of goods. lis. “It’s really hard in the regular grocery stores to do that.” It’s time we have options for consumers to shop She pointed out that some things for zero waste living are in a smarter and more sustainable way.” more expensive while others are ~ Ward 12 Council Member Andrew Johnson cheaper, and others have a higher cost at the start but then lower owner, The Lander Group, on containers, they’ve started with cost in the long run. “It’s a bal- fostering walkable communities, while they continue looking for ancing act,” Coroneos said. and wanted to be a part of that. better alternatives. LOOKING FOR AN EASIER WAY Sustainable living products The area with snacks such TO DO ZERO WASTE at Tare Market includes items as granolas, dried fruit, and pop- Tare Market owners Kate such as: reusable food wraps (to corn, is popular. Their make-up Marnach, age 33, and Amber replace plastic wrap), bamboo is also a good seller, as buyers get Haukedahl, age 34, both began cutlery to-go kits (to replace sin- a compact once that is made of their own zero waste journey in gle-use plastic cutlery), reusable bamboo, and then purchase tins 2017. straws (to replace single-use plas- of the make-up later that come Haukedahl, who lives near tic straws), compostable dental in seed paper. The tins can be re- Lake Nokomis with her husband, floss (to replace plastic dental cycled. has a degree in conservation biol- floss), and bamboo toothbrushes BEST SWITCH: FROM TISSUES ogy and has taught environmen- (to replace plastic toothbrushes). TO HANKIES tal education to urban youth and Shampoo bars eliminate plas- The switch that Marnach children with special needs. She tic bottles while also ensuring made at home that is her favorite started ZeroWasted.net in 2017 as you don’t use too much at each was a move to hankies instead a resource for others who wanted shower (or that the kids don’t). of tissues. It happened after one Tare Market co-owner Kate Marnach stocks toilet paper and soaps that help to live more sustainably. Biodegradable hair ties are made day when all three kids were sick, customers cut down on waste from packaging. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) Marnach also has a degree of all-natural rubber and 100% and they went through an entire in biology along with one in cotton instead of plastics that box of tissues. Marnach thought, business. Right now she lives in don’t compost. “What a giant waste of money.” Maple Grove with her husband Fillaree soaps come in jugs She bought 20-25 hankies which Did you know? and three kids, but plans to that are returned to the store and can be reused over and over, and >> The average American generates over 4 pounds of trash per day? move back to Minneapolis. She then refilled. The coffee comes discovered an added benefit. >> The methane gas released from the rotting trash in landfills co-founded Zeroish.org in 2017 in big buckets that go between They don’t make your nose raw. warms the planet 86 times more than carbon dioxide in the first with two other local moms who Tare Market and the store. While Like many of the zero waste two decades it is released, before turning into carbon dioxide itself? wanted to provide information some products come in large strategies out there, the use of >> The average plastic bag is used for 12 minutes and can then take on the zero waste movement for plastic bags, there are the kind hankies isn’t a new one. up to 1,000 years to decompose in a landfill? parents with young children. that are reusable and recyclable, “This is just getting away >> Only 9% of plastics used actually get recycled? The two met at the South versus the one-time-use individ- from what we’ve all gotten so >> The pumps in shampoo battles can’t be recycled? Minneapolis Green Fair in Febru- ual pouches people usually get at used to lately with single-use ary 2018 hosted by the Nokomis the store, pointed out Marnach. items,” remarked Marnach. East Neighborhood Association. “Any containers we can’t return, KIDS ARE LEADING THE WAY have a zero-ish waste lifestyle ful mending, backyard compost- They started talking about the we reuse and offer for other peo- While Tare Market’s Ins- with her family of five, driv- ing, indoor worm composting, problems they were facing as ple to reuse,” she added. tagram followers are primari- en by environmental concerns. and transitioning your home to they tried to go zero waste. Some Through a partnership with ly women in their 20s and 30s, “It’s great to hear my nine-year- zero waste. In addition to shar- items were available locally at co- Two Bettys Cleaners, Tare Market they’ve found that people of all old say, ‘I’ve got to have a home ing knowledge, these classes ops and Whole Foods, but others gets high concentrate cleaning sup- ages are shopping at Tare Market. lunch today because the tacos help build community, Marnach weren’t. Some could be found on plies that come in big drums. This Some come there because they’ve come in a bag.’” pointed out. After a DIY salve Amazon, but they were still com- reduces carbon emissions from heard about it while others pop The Letmes family is down class in May, participants hung ing wrapped in plastic. shipping and excess packaging. in because they are walking past to one bag of trash a week. Her around another hour because They began envisioning a If a company doesn’t offer and want to check it out. daughter, who is old enough to they were enjoying their conver- better and easier way to do this. bulk options or package-free “My favorite thing is all of drive, brings their compost to the sation. They decided to open the items, Marnach and Haukedahl the kids that are basically drag- Ramsey County facility. “The fact that this will be the state’s first zero waste store. ask them to, and have found that ging their parents in here,” said Letmes has learned that to first zero waste store in Minnesota “We wanted to be a one-stop some are accommodating. “Some Marnach. “Those age 8-15 are be zero waste, you need to plan means we’re getting that oppor- zero waste facility,” observed products we can’t stock because very concerned about sustain- ahead and prepare stuff -- such as tunity and seeing that leadership Marnach. we can’t find,” stated Marnach. ability and recognize that they getting jars and containers ready right here in our community, and ONE-STOP ZERO WASTE SHOP The item they get asked for have a long time to live on the to bring to the store with you. is all the more reason to support Marnach and Haukedahl most frequently that they can’t earth. It’s easy for them to change ANSWERING QUESTIONS, this concept so that it’s success- picked the Standish-Ericsson find is bulk white vinegar. and adopt new habits,” Marnach HOLDING WORKSHOPS ful and replicated across the en- neighborhood because the area Tare Market isn’t allowed to pointed out, in contrast to the Tare Market owners Marnach tire state,” stated Ward 12 Council had been identified as a food carry any produce, meat or dairy, adults who might not want to and Haukedahl see themselves Member Andrew Johnson. desert. They were also drawn Marnach observed. change. as more than shop owners, and “We each have a personal to the transit options on 38th, It took awhile, but they were “The kids are leading the envision their role as helping responsibility to be less wasteful and the close proximity to the able to find bulk ketchup, mus- way.” educate people on zero living. and reduce our negative impacts, lightrail station. Plus, they appre- tard and BBQ sauce. Other items, Bridget Letmes of New They offer regular workshops and Tare Market will help with ciated the focus on the building such as lotions in one-gallon Brighton has been working to such as DIY salve making, mind- that.”

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WE’VE GOT NEW CONTACT INFORMATION. 5139 34th Ave. S. #17097 DID YOU HEAR? [email protected] | [email protected] Minneapolis, MN 55417 [email protected] | [email protected] General: 612-345-9998 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2019 Page 3 Print is dead, you say? the MNA Convention (and his Nah. It’s just evolving. session was packed) to focus on A few months ago I attended being reader-centric. This starts the Minnesota Newspapers Asso- Too Much Coffee with the basics of what we write ciation (MNA) annual conven- in an article, how we shape it, and tion, and listened to a speaker talk who we include in it. It also means about just that. I was particularly By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN, [email protected] focusing on writing really good interested in the topic as I was ne- headlines about people instead of gotiating to purchase the Longfel- Print is not dead – but we are changing things, and really interesting photo low Nokomis Messenger and Mid- cutlines. Plus we need more break- way Como Monitor from longtime in every car, most people have one though with its own new set of ac- The daily stuff of my neigh- out boxes and standout photos. owners Calvin deRuyter and Tim or more televisions in their house, curacy questions.) I even did a few borhood can’t be found anywhere Research has shown that people Nelson. Was I taking a leap into a and newspapers continue to print. editions of cut and paste before we but in the papers of my neighbor- read headlines, cutlines and break- dying industry? The thing is, people are read- switched over to electronic layout hood newspaper. out boxes first – and they may or After listening to Bill Osten- ing now more than ever before. So with QuarkExpress. That’s what I love about com- may not read the whole article. dorf of Creative Circle Media Solu- the question isn’t whether people As I ask others what they love munity journalism. I stay in this Ostendorf advocated for con- tions, I was reassured. He’s spent are reading, the question is are they about neighborhood newspapers, industry because I love local, I love tent that is more engaging and his whole career in newspapers, going to read particular publications. I have been thinking about what to see people engaged, and I love more relevant. He encouraged de- and he doesn’t believe print is The questions those of us in I value. I want to know what’s to watch community being built. I signers to adopt modular layouts dead. the news industry need to be ask- happening on my street, what appreciate the slice of life the pages that are easier on the eyes. He en- After 20 years in the industry, I ing is why should people read our development is going to change of the Messenger offer each month. couraged sales staff to sell bigger don’t either. stuff instead of the myriad of infor- my neighborhood, and what fas- I’m also excited to see how ads that get attention and bring Why am I convinced? mation out there. cinating things my neighbors are newspapers are being innovative value to the readers. Well, they first started say- What makes us different? engaged in. I want to see photos of and creative. It’s amazing to see the Ostendorf reminded us that ing newspapers were going to die What makes us worth reading? kids I know and congratulate them convergence of media – of print, our print newspapers help people when radio got popular. But news- What makes our editions im- on their achievements, noting, “I TV, radio, audio, video, and more live better lives. The information papers stuck around. portant? saw you in the paper.” I want to – coming together in to something within our pages informs and ed- Then they said newspapers Those are the questions I’m hear the various sides of issues and new. ucates. It helps people make better and radio couldn’t last when the committed to asking. I entered the wrestle over what the best solution What will community news- decisions and be successful. television came out. Yet newspa- field of journalism at the cusp of will be in the long run. I want to papers look like in 10 years? I’m What do you want from pers stayed and even thrived. the Internet revolution. For those learn what sparked the coffee shop looking forward to finding out. I the pages of the Messenger? When the Internet got big, first few years, I called the local li- and hardware store and second- think that the answer lies in asking I’d love to hear from you. they were sure it was the final brarian to doublecheck my details. hand boutique owners to open up our readers what they want. Drop me a line at Tesha@ death knoll of newspapers, radio And then fact-checking things be- shop, and hear what tips they have Bill Ostendorf encouraged LongfellowNokomisMessenger. and television. Yet radios are still came much faster via Google. (Al- for other entrepreneurs. all the reporters in the room at com.

I've spent the last few weeks nesses who want to reach out to helping to introduce the Long- local residents like you for their fellow Nokomis Messenger's new customer base. A community owner, Tesha M. Christensen, to View from the Messenger newspaper like the Messenger rec- Messenger advertisers, readers, and ognizes that bond between busi- other stakeholders. And during nesses and their local customer that process it has reminded me By DENIS WOULFE, [email protected] base and we help facilitate it. of when I was making the rounds But you might also know that introducing myself to Messenger Let’s hear it for/from our readers! the options for advertising have stakeholders when we purchased changed over the years. In ad- the paper from Bill and Maureen new Advertiser Manager, the min- the fact that our original newspaper for the past eight years, she is al- dition to run of press ads in the Milbrath in 1986. isters went around their large for over 20 years had been the Mid- ready well versed on many issues newspaper, we also offer inserts One of the first communi- table and asked me a host of way Como Monitor in St. Paul and of vital concern to Longfellow that can be directed to specific ty groups I met was the Longfel- questions. he figured I would see things from Nokomis residents. But in addi- routes in the Messenger delivery low Ministerial Association. The Finally, one pastor asked a St. Paul vantage point. Because tion to that obvious advantage, area. Inserts can also be a great Milbraths believed that a neigh- what ended up being the cap- my sister had lived in South Min- we are in the midst of reaching option for a new restaurant or a borhood newspaper was an im- stone question for the meeting. neapolis for many years, just on the out to residents and business church holding a special event. portant vehicle to connect all the "Denis, do you know the name edge of the coverage area for the owners like you to find out just We also offer a special Partner In- community stakeholders and pro- of that structure that connects Messenger, I had always thought what you like about the Messenger sert Program where we pair two vide a forum for residents to dis- the Longfellow neighborhood in of it as the Lake Street Bridge and and what you'd like to change. local businesses to print and dis- cuss important community issues, Minneapolis to the Merriam Park rarely used Marshall Avenue Bridge If you have an idea for tribute a flyer. That makes distrib- and they recognized that the area neighborhood in St. Paul over the in conversation. a story or want to introduce uting flyers more reasonable than churches provided an important Mississippi River?" Perspective can be a very yourself to the new owner, ever before. framework for residents to make a I paused for a moment, and important thing in publishing a Tesha M. Christensen, you And don’t forget online connection to the community. I'm sure my face looked a bit puz- neighborhood newspaper and our can email her at Tesha@ advertising (you can find us Meeting with the dozen or zled with what seemed like such goal continues to be to represent longfellownokomismessenger. online all the time at www. so ministers who were active in an odd question, but then I spoke all the stakeholders in Longfellow com or call her directly at 612- LongfellowNokomisMessenger. the Ministerial Association was a up. "Do you mean the Lake Street and Nokomis the very best we can 345-9998. com). Online ads can be placed bit intimidating, as it was obvi- Bridge?" by engaging our readers and try- Or maybe you’d like to find online almost immediately and ous that these ministers were reg- All the pastors started to ing to publish articles and content out more about advertising op- it’s a nice complement to appear- ular readers of the Messenger and laugh. I looked inquisitively at that is important to them. portunities in the Messenger? I ing in the printed newspaper. truly embraced the mission of the Bill for some explanation, and But we need your help to hear this question quite a bit, but I’d be happy to continue Messenger and felt that they were a he just smiled and said, "You just make the Messenger even better. just to say this, it is through the this conversation with you di- part of it. passed the test, Denis!" You might know that the advertising of our local business- rectly. Send me a note at Denis@ Interestingly, after Bill Mil- The pastor asking the question Messenger's new owner is a South es that we are able to bring you LongfellowNokomisMessenger. brath introduced me as the new had assumed that I would answer Minneapolis resident herself, and the Messenger each month. And in com or call me at 651-917-4183. Editor of the Messenger and the "Marshall Avenue Bridge," given as a reporter for the Messenger turn, it is those same local busi-

I want to say that the Unit- unity. I ask that when you consider al conference vote had the third ed Methodist Church no longer the decision of our global church most attended service after Easter speaks for this church in either you stop to recognize that with- and Christmas. We were disheart- Letter to the Editor opinion or policy. After the vote, in any group there are dissenting ened at the decision and came to many in our local church and opinions. It would be unfair to gather in community to share our United Methodist Church Church in South Minneapolis. I churches across the country began consider all Methodists complicit lament. We at Minnehaha are not doesn't speak for all want to state that I, as well as considering separating from the in this decision and equally un- a LGBTQIA church. We are simply many if not most of our congre- united church we have been a part fair to throw derision on a local a church. A church that believes gants were saddened then out- of since 1968. Though many of us church, whose own members that all are entitled to God’s grace Dear Editor: raged at our General Church con- would like to see our denomina- stand in opposition to that deci- and love. A church called to share I am a lifelong United Meth- ference’s decision to affirm the tion choose a way forward keeping sion. that love, for the transformation of odist and current member of Anti-LGBTQIA language of our the churches together, we will not At our church, the Sunday the world. Minnehaha United Methodist Church Discipline. sacrifice principle for the sake of immediately following the gener- Jason Emrick

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Page 4 June 2019 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Nokomis East garage sale The Annual Garage Sale reg- Upcoming meetings istration is now open for all and events: Nokomis East (Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, Weno- NENA (Nokomis East Neighborhood Association) 6/5/19: NENA Housing, nah) residents. The sale day is Commercial, and Streetscape Committee, NENA Office, Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. 4313 E. 54th St. - 4 p.m.Last year hundreds of 6:30 p.m. people flocked to this popular 6/9/2019: Gateway Garden neighborhood garage sale event. Shop over 100 garage sales in the neighborhood on June 15 Volunteer Work Day, 4224 E Join the over 100 sales that take 50th St, 11 a.m. place on this day each year. Reg- 6/11/19: NEBA Board Meet- istration is open until Sunday, On April 17, 2019 the Minneapo- ing, McDonald’s Liquor June 9 at nokomiseast.org/garag- lis Health Department recognized Event Space, 6:30 p.m. esale. the Nokomis East Neighborhood As- 6/12/19: NENA Green Initia- Are you more of a ga- sociation (NENA) as a Local Public tives Committee, NENA Of- rage sale shopper? The inter- Health Hero in the category of pro- fice, 6:30 p.m. active garage sale map is live moting healthy weight and smoke- 6/15/19: Nokomis East at nokomiseast.org. with sales free living. Becky Timm, Executive Garage Sale, Neighbor- added weekly. Keep track of new Director, and several other staff and hood-wide, 8 a.m. Annual Garage Sale updates and board members attended and accepted information on our website, or the award. NENA engaged underrep- Web: www.nokomiseast.org pick up a sale list starting June resented residents, including low-in- • Facebook: www.facebook. 10 at Nokomis Beach Coffee, come households, renters and people com/Nokomiseast Oxendales Grocery, or the NENA of color, and increased the availability Twitter: twitter.com/ office. of healthy foods and smoke-free hous- NokomisEast • Email: nena@ ing for Bossen area residents. NENA nokomiseast.org Low-cost rain garden lottery has shown committment to building • Phone: 612-724-5652 NENA is offering 15 rain gar- residents’ capacity to advocate for dens to Nokomis East residents change. NENA surveyed residents to assess their needs and interests, which (55417 zip code), and an addi- Sign up for NENA News tional five rain gardens to res- led to a partnership with the Twin idents in the Lake Nokomis Cities Mobile Market to launch a new Your guide to news, events, and market stop in the area. They also ad- sub-watershed. The rain gardens, resources! Get your neighbor- vocated for a local ordinance change which up to 150-square-feet de- hood news delivered to your signed and installed by Metro to improve the Mobile Market’s ability Blooms, will be offered at a frac- to reach customers. inbox every other Wednes- tion of their cost at $410 - $580 day. Sign up today at www. (1,250 - $1,500 value). Sign up nokomiseast.org. Once you sign community that are eligible for program recruitment and sign- by June 17 to beautify your gar- up, you’ll receive updates on den, reduce flooding, and help residential organic recycling. up at single-family home and Complete applications due 5 news and happenings for your local water quality. Recipients Our goal is to increase participa- duplex rental properties. The p.m. on June 5, 2019. No phone will be selected via a random- tion in the city’s residential or- ideal applicant will have a basic calls please. neighborhood. ized lottery in June and installed ganics recycling program among understanding of organics recy- in August. Register at http:// this key demographic. Recycling cling, strong people skills, excel- nokomiseast.org/rain-garden- organic materials is the big- lent personal accountability, and grant-lottery/. gest opportunity to reduce our the ability to walk/work in a va- Alexander’s Import trash. Organic materials make riety of weather conditions. Auto Repair is NENA is hiring up about 25 percent of the trash, This is a temporary, contract and less than half (46%) of Min- currently taking The Nokomis East Neighbor- position for up to 60 hours from neapolis residents have signed hood Association (NENA) is June to August 2019, with the applications for a up to participate. seeking an Organics Recycling option to extend to September service tech opening. This position will include Engagement Contractor to reach 2019. A full job description is door-to-door home organics renters in the Nokomis East available at nokomiseast.org. Stop by or give us a call for more details. Hours are Monday-Friday 2904 E 35th Street 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Neighborhood Churches Welcome You! 612-729-2516 www.alexanderimportautorepair.com Bethlehem Covenant Church Minnehaha Communion Lutheran St. Peder’s Evangelical Lutheran 3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768 4101 37th Ave. S. • 612-722-9527 4600 E. 42nd St. • 612-722-8000 www.bethlehemcov.org www.minnehahacommunion.org www.stpeders.org Rev. Matthew Kennedy Pastors Dan and Sally Ankerfelt Julie A. Ebbesen, Pastor (Handicapped Accessible) 9:45 am-Sunday Worship 9 am Worship/Youth Faith Formation Contemporary Worship – 9:00 am 12-Step Groups Mon-Thu 10 am Coffee & Fellowship Traditional Worship - 10:30 am June 9 at 1:00 pm-Peace of Pie Event June 16, Courtyard Worship. Worship Espanol – 1:30pm June 13 at 6:00 pm-Community Meal & outside with us! Songs of My Life gathering Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Epworth United Methodist Everyone Welcome/Wheelchair accessible Sunday of the month. 3207 37th Ave. • 612-722-0232 (Handicap acc., Braille, Large Print) www.epworthmpls.org Spirit Garage - The church with the June 5 and 19, Quilters, 9:30-12:00, no Pastor Steven Reiser really big door sewing experience necessary Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Worship: 10:30 AM Sundays Friday, June 28, 7 pm, Open Eye Theatre (Childcare Provided) The Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge presents “Katie Tomatie,” an outdoor all (Wheelchair Accessible) 3010 Minnehaha Ave. ages puppet show! All are welcome! Upcoming Events: www.spiritgarage.org • 612-827-1074 Tuesday and Thursdays, Aerobics Class, Every Wednesday through August 7 - Weed June 16 worship at Lake Harriet Bandshell 10:00 am, $5 & Water Wednesday for kids 9:30 a.m. Theology Pub, book discussions, writing June 12 - Beer & Bible @ Merlin’s Rest workshops, enneagram workshops Trinity Lutheran Church 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Holly Johnson of Minnehaha Falls Aug. 12 - 16 - Vacation Bible School - Music: John Kerns and bands 5212 41st Ave. S. • 612-724-3691 Register at https://epworthmpls.org/vbs/ www.trinityfalls.org St. Albert the Great Catholic Pastor Matt Oxendale E. 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S. • 612-724-3643 Sunday Worship 10:00 am www.saintalbertthegreat.org Wednesday Picnic & Praise 6:00 pm Fr. Joe Gillespie, O.P. AA Sun & Tues 7:00 pm Sunday Mass: 9:30 am (Childcare available) VBS at Morris Park June 10-14 Saturday Mass: 5 pm M,T, Th, F: Rosary at 8 am, Daily Mass 8:15 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, First Fridays from 9 am to noon (Handicapped accessible)

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www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • June 2019 Page 5 With ‘Working’ as their final curtain call, seniors bid adieu to Roosevelt Theater By JILL BOOGREN As graduates prepare to toss their caps in the air and con- template their futures, it’s a fit- ting time to take a closer look at the workaday world. In its 2019 spring production of the musical, “Working,” the Roosevelt Theater company brought to life the sto- ries of working people, ultimate- ly showing that people are much more than their jobs. Directed by Ryan Under- bakke, actors remained on stage throughout the show, support- ing one other through song and movement – as students, custom- ers, clerks, commuters, laborers and truck drivers. The set, imagined by Kurt Gough, consisted of filing boxes stacked high, which became a platform, office cubes, counter- tops and props. The music, under the direc- tion of Jay Albright and student conductor Km Boogren, was per- formed entirely by student mu- sicians who often switched in- struments and were sometimes joined by a cast member sitting in for a tune. All combined to create a show that was deep, funny, in- tense, unsettling, sad and delight- Supporting the lead singer is as critical – and oftentimes, fun – as performing a solo. Circling Misha Suarez are (left to right) Lily Myers, Sebastian Gonzales, Anas- ful, sometimes all at once. tasia Mlsna-Lubin and Katherine Quackenbush in “It’s an Art,” a lively and highly choreographed song about Delores Dante, a waitress for whom delivering excel- The musical marked more lent service is a high art form. (Photo by Jill Boogren) than the end of a school year. It was the eighth show over four which Mlsna-Lubin called “real- happens when you’re all work- in winter garb and to great co- “I guess I’ve always wanted to be years since the lights came back ly nerve wracking, but kind of a ing toward this goal. You’re all medic effect, they fell, literally, involved in theater, saw there was on in Roosevelt’s auditorium, so rush.” In later shows she helped invested, you wanna be there… it as they realized they were falling a play and thought, ‘I’ll be in it,’” this class of seniors was the first with costumes and props. helped me come out of my shell in love. she stated. to have theater available during As a junior, Mlsna-Lubin was and build some confidence. I Spurbeck was on stage for all Quackenbush was involved each of their high school years. already in choir, really liked the went from sitting in the back not but “Into the Woods,” for which in every show since, sometimes Some joined as freshman, others show “Into the Woods,” audi- being seen to center stage. It was she was assistant stage manager. working on costumes, some- later. Many came with stage expe- tioned and got the part as Rapun- amazing to have that feeling of She learned that wasn’t for her. times acting. For her latest role rience. All hope to be involved in zel’s Prince. growth and development.” She’s now interested in directing in “Working,” she sang of being theater or other performing arts “I had a really good time. Ella Spurbeck joined theater and being a full-time musician in “Just a Housewife,” conveying a after high school. I really liked showing off,” she as a freshman playing the role a musical, as well as working at feeling of someone unfulfilled Here are the stories of eight said. of a senator in “Urinetown, the designing sets and costumes. and unsupported. of the hard-working graduating By contrast, in “Working,” Musical” She had done theater “I think if you’re looking to She said of her experience seniors in “Working:” she played a teacher Mlsna-Lu- at Sanford Middle School and, get into theater, Roosevelt is a in theater: “Something in theater Anastasia Mlsna-Lubin bin saw as “old, confused, out of impressed after seeing Roosevelt’s great spot to try it out,” she said. stuck with me. It’s the kind of no- joined theater to make some time and out of touch.” She had first play, got involved. Having previously been tion, if you’re gonna look weird, friends. Nervous and not-yet- to dig deep to empathize, but not She really liked “Almost, in theater at Sanford and you might as well look weird all ready to act, she joined the tech condone, racist remarks. Maine.” Though it was “kind of Powderhorn Park, Katherine the way, try as hard as you can. crew of “The Seussification of Of her overall experience fluffy,” she found Echo Olsen to Quackenbush jumped at the The community at Roosevelt the- Romeo & Juliet.” She was as- at Roosevelt theater, Mlsna-Lu- be a really good partner in their chance to play a part in “Seus- ater was great.” signed the role of stage manager, bin said: “There’s this bond that scene, in which, all bundled up sification” (she was Narrator 4). Continued on page 7

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Page 6 June 2019 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Sebastian Gonzales as Roberto Nuñez sings of a better day in “Un Mejor Dia Michael Gough takes the wheel in “Brother Trucker.” This year's seniors were Katherine Quackenbush as Kate Rush- Vendora.” (Photo by Jill Boogren) the first to have the theater available during high school. (Photo by Jill Boogren) ton (center). (Photo by Jill Boogren)

Continued from page 6 high school career.” in front of audiences before, just Lily Myers had done plays Luke Longfellow’s first play not in theater. “It was new and in middle school and was en- ever was “The Laramie Project.” definitely a little draining, but it couraged to audition for “Urine- He played several different char- was fun,” he said. town.” Though already a choir acters, which he called “insane He loved his role in “Add- performer, Myers had an anxi- and really, really fun.” He got ams,” but his role in “Almost, ety attack during her audition involved because friends insist- Maine” stands out in that it was that prevented her from singing ed he try it out, and it was one nothing like him. “I’ve never had “Happy Birthday.” Fortunately, of the most stressful things he’d to scream or cry on stage before she got a role anyway and acted ever had to deal with. Everything that. It was a very challenging but in every play thereafter. was new: working under a direc- rewarding experience to com- “I enjoyed singing and danc- tor, memorizing lines. Rehears- pletely ignore my own feelings ing so much, I didn’t care about als were tiring, but he found he and focus on the character.” having a role or not,” she stated. loved being on stage. “I loved Gough’s take away from the- “I just wanted to be involved.” being able to see the crowd ater: “I’ve never been a big put- With “The Laramie Project,” react to what you’re saying and myself-at-the-center-of-attention she began exploring how to dif- doing,” he remarked. person. Theater’s kind of a way to ferentiate characters through Longfellow acted in every get that experience while having their costumes and accents, even- subsequent play until “Working,” other people back you up along Sophia Stout (at center, holding towel) as Amanda McKenny, with (left to tually finding her own voice, where he was part of the crew. the way.” right) Lily Myers, Anastaia Mlsna-Lubin and Ella Spurbeck in “Cleaning learning her range and how she He was an ancestor in “The Add- Sebastian Gonzales met Women.” (Photo by Jill Boogren) likes to act. She could relate to ams Family” and Milky White in some of the theater crew through both her starry-eyed Rapunzel in “Into the Woods.” “Ghost people choir and got excited about “Into the Woods” and the mill- and a cow. That’s a broad range,” the musical, “Urinetown.” He no culture, it felt like home.” the cleaning woman in “Work- worker who forges through the he said. had been in a show at Sanford, Gonzales likes the roles that ing” and Jack’s mom for a show monotony of factory life with Longfellow credits theater but his experience at Roosevelt don’t have a complete conclusion in “Into the Woods.” “I finally a measured determination in for giving him more confidence showed him that theater “is actu- or a pat ending, because “life proved I could do something,” “Working.” and making him less reserved, ally a profession that people do.” isn’t like that.” she said. “Acting is just yourself in nudging him out of the sidelines He enjoyed many roles – as For Gonzales, theater at Roo- Theater has given Stout different personalities,” she said. to interact with people more and one of The Poor in “Urinetown,” sevelt is about family. “We work confidence and stage presence. “Rapunzel and the millworker even changing his physical ex- Jack in “Into the Woods” – with together. We fight sometimes, “I feel like freshman year I was definitely have different aspects pression. “I [became] more will- his final role as Roberto Nuñez in some people might not like each too timid to do anything. I’d sing of my character. I can be resil- ing to be out loud in public… “Working” his favorite. other, but we get the job done no quietly. In theater we learn to ient and strong, but I can also be I always acted more reserved, “Over the years, I’ve played matter what… we all have this project. In choir we project, we lighthearted and goofy and ro- closed up. [Now] I feel all right young kid roles, who haven’t professionalism.” also know how to warm up our mantic.” about expressing myself around seen a lot. I’ve grown up in the- Sophia Stout joined theater voices so we don’t ruin [them].” Theater gives Myers a deep other people, in what I wear and ater. I was a baby freshman year,” with her choir friends for “Uri- Her parting words: “I hope sense of pride. “Theater has do and say.” he said. “Now I’m like six feet. netown” and loved it – singing, everyone gets involved in the- meant so much to me. I’ve been Michael Gough followed his Roberto I can culturally identi- being on stage. Stout is also a ater once in their life. It’s a able to come into my own. I’ve friends into theater, beginning fy with. [Also], looking back on swimmer, and when she couldn’t good experience.” gone from having an anxiety with “The Addams Family” in a your past, seeing how you got give full attention to a role, she For more information attack in my first audition, and role as the father of the boy who to this point in your life, as a se- helped with costumes and back about Roosevelt Theater, search now here I am singing my own wants to marry Wednesday. As a nior in that moment it connected stage. Advocates of Roosevelt Theater solo in the last musical of my musician, Gough had performed with me, connected with my Lati- Her favorite roles were as Arts on Facebook.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 6-8:30 currently on the board of directors Plant along river gorge pm at Pearl Recreation Center, of the Tall Bearded Iris Society and Join Friends of the Mississippi 414 E Diamond Lake Rd. The the Dwarf Iris Society. River (FMR) staff and volun- June 11 CAC meeting will take teers on June 25, from 6-8 p.m. the form of a workshop in which for a worknight along the beau- CAC members will decide on Get outdoors June 7 an outline for a single preferred tiful and rare oak savanna and Curious about archery, canoeing, design alternative for the golf woodlands located just off the climbing, fishing or Zumba? Try course property. The CAC will main trail along the Minneapo- out those outdoor activities and discuss what they like and don’t lis side of the river gorge. Spend more, for free, at Powderhorn like about the three concepts, the evening planting shrubs, Park during National Get potentially propose ideas that wildflowers, sedges and a few Outdoors Day, June 7, 4-8 p.m. are a combination of any of trees helping to build a buf- There will be local entertainment the concepts, or propose new fer of native plant populations for the whole family and din- ideas that fit the project's vision around the prized oak savan- ner available for purchase from and guiding principles. All CAC na area and will help to re-es- food trucks. Powderhorn Park is meetings are public and any- tablish native vegetation where located at 3400 15th Ave S. and is one interested in the creation a buckthorn has been previously easily accessible by bus or bicycle. long-term plan for the Hiawatha removed. Plenty of on-street parking is also Golf Course Property is welcome Left to right: Jennifer Mack, Lori Mercil, Becky Heist, Gerry Girouard, All are welcome and no available. The event and recrea- to attend. Snacks, refreshments, Christine Maginnis, Jesse Forest Neumann-Peterson, Jim Lieberthal, Denise experience is needed. All tools, tional activities are presented by and passive children's activities Armistead, and Denise Gustofson. Not shown Julie Warder. (Photo by Bill gloves and training will be pro- the REI Co-op, The Minnesota are provided. Contact Cindy Cameron) vided. However, be prepared Department of Natural Resources, Anderson at 612-230-6472 or to work on steep slopes and US Forest Service, Minneapolis canderson@minneapolisparks. uneven terrain.To learn more Parks Foundation and the '16 Feet: Dance off the Dock' and register, visit https://fmr. org to request language, access or Minneapolis Park and Recreation Lori Mercil, a 25-year resident of the Nokomis East neighborhood, org/events/2019/06/25/plant- interpretation accommodations. Board. is one of three co-producers of an annual dance showcase called "16 shrubs-wildflowers-and-sedges- Feet," along with Becky Heist and Gerry Girouard. A wonderful col- along-river-gorge Annual parade at lection of seasoned professionals will be offering an eclectic mix of Ellen Sweetman show dance for every viewer's taste. There are three evening performances Anxiety support McRae Park on June 1 of "16 Feet: Dance off the Dock", the third annual independent cho- at The Vine Arts reographer's showcase at the TEK BOX in the Cowles Center on June group meets Field Regina Northrop The Vine Arts Gallery and lively- 27, 28, and 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 at brownpapertickets.com. Neighborhood Group & McRae brush, LLC. are pleased to pres- This series is designed to raise local voices and bring their visions to NAMI Minnesota (National Park's annual neighborhood ent a solo exhibition of work life. "Come take in these explorations of life: happy, sad, zany, and Alliance on Mental Illness) parade and celebration is set for by native-born Minnesota artist, everything in between!" encourage organizers. sponsors free support groups Saturday, June 1 at 906 East 47th Ellen Sweetman (Minnetonka) for persons with anxiety disor- Street, 55407 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 June 1 to June 28. Sweetman singers in the history of Amer- cream, hot dogs, bouncy house, ders. The groups help individuals p.m.. Rain date Saturday, June 8. dismantles her layered identity, develop better coping skills and Join in the fun of pony rides, live ican popular music – seminal shopping and more. The annual old belief systems, and educa- soul music and rhythm and blues event is hosted by Diamond Lake find strength through sharing music, a magician, free ice cream tion, and ideas behind accep- their experiences. An Open Door cones, games for kids, a giant artists, Otis Redding and Aretha Community Business Alliance. tance. Utilizing all the tools in Franklin on Sunday, June 30. Anxiety and Panic support group bouncy house, urban chickens, her toolbox, she unlearns and meets in St. Paul's Highland Park face painting, exhibit lane, food begins anew. Discovering her Elder voices meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on the 2nd trucks, a drawing for bike give- own unique process of creation Picnic & Praise and 4th Thursday of the month, aways from Nokomis Cycle and and becoming reborn in art. Elder Voices will meet Friday, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, more, plus purchase raffle tickets Enjoy the beautiful spring even- May 31 and Friday, June 28, 700 Snelling Ave. S., in Room to win a 55-inch TV. Parade line- ings with a casual picnic meal and 10-11:30am. Elder Voices meets 108. For information, call Les at up is at 10:45 a.m. at Field School Upcoming events at informal worship outdoors on at Turtle Bread Company , 4205 612-229-1863 or NAMI at 651- parking lot, 46th St. and 4th Ave., the circle drive of Trinity Lutheran 34th St the corner of 42nd Ave. 645-2948. with the parade starting at 11 and Hook & Ladder of Minnehaha Falls (52nd St. and and 34th St. There will be time ending at McRae Park. More at 40th Ave.). Food and music are Dylan & The Dead, The Jones for people to tell or update their www.frnng.org. provided; bring a lawn chair if Gang with special “Dylan” guests Elder stories. Don will be back New youth kickball you'd like. The meal begins at 6 Mae Simpson, Dan Israel, James from being hit by a car on his p.m. each Wednesday in June fol- Loney, Mark Joseph, Jon Sulli- way to Elder Voices on Feb. 22. leagues Theatre at St. Peder's lowed by worship and wrapping van plus Tangled Up In Dylan, DeWayne and Marcea will be up about 7:30 p.m. Call 612-724- The Minneapolis Park and Open Eye Figure Theatre is & Dreams of the Wild will be back from their road trip. 3691 for more details. Recreation Board just launched coming to St. Peder's (4600 E. performing on Friday, June 7, 8 brand-new youth kickball leagues 42nd St.) and presenting "The p.m. at the Hook & Ladder, 3010 Clay center of in South Minneapolis. Teams Adventures of Katie Tomatie" Minnehaha Ave. The Magno- VBS at Morris Park from different Southside parks - an all ages outdoor puppet lias with Mike Nicolai (backed celebration July 13 will learn the rules of kickball show – on July 28, 7-8 p.m. by The Rank Strangers), and The All children preschool through and partake in friendly compe- More at www.stpeders.org. Owl-Eyes will be on Friday, June 5th grade are invited to kick off Celebrate the summer season and tition against each other during 14. The Suitcase Junket with spe- summer with a "roar" at Morris the opening of Northern Clay a four-week season that begins cial guest Snarles B is on Sunday, Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Center’s annual exhibition Six after Fourth of July Weekend. Longfellow Garden June 16. The Belfast Cowboys are June 10-14. "Life is wild and God McKnight Artists during an after- Emphasis will be placed on a nine-piece band that specializ- is good - and so is having fun noon open house on Saturday, fun. To sign up, go to bit.ly/ Club Plant Swap: es in the music of Van Morrison. with new friends and old," say July 13, from 1-4 p.m., 2424 SouthsideSummerKickball, They have become one of Minne- organizers. "There will be games, Franklin Ave. E. See the works or visit any of the following Growing Iris sota's (and The Hook & Ladder's) tasty snacks, singing and lots of of talented mid-career artists South Minneapolis recreation Irises have inspired paint- most popular bands, traveling laughs while learning how amaz- from across the country and the centers: Corcoran, Keewaydin, ers and gardeners for centuries. only when their feet get itchy or ing God is in our lives." Register world. Partake in fellowship, Lake Hiawatha, McRae, Morris, Whether you are new to grow- the offer is too good to refuse. online at www.trinityfalls.org picnic food, fun, and hands-on, Nokomis or Powderhorn. ing irises or are an experienced See them on Saturday, June 22. or call 612-724-3691 with ques- clay-themed games and contests. iris gardener, come learn about Malamanya, a U.S.-based band tions. Tour the annual Studio Artist the many varieties of irises and of musicians who mutually share Sale, which runs Saturday, July Hiawatha Golf CAC how to plant and care for these respect and enthusiasm for trad- 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, and beautiful flowers on June 12, 7 itional rhythms and melodies Ice cream, social set features artwork by several dozen meets next June 11 p.m., Epworth United Methodist from Cuba and Latin America, artists who work, glaze, and fire at The Hiawatha Golf Course Church (3207 37th Ave S.).The will perform on Thursday, June for June 20 the Clay Center. A wide range of Property Master Plan continues speaker will be Tim Moore, who 27. Twin Cities musicians Mark The 7th annual Ice Cream Social sculpture, tableware, and serving to move forward with a new has been growing irises for over 20 Lickteig and Andra Lee Suchy and Sidewalk Sale at 56th and pieces will be featured from over Community Advisory Committee years and whose home garden has team up to present a special cele- Chicago is planned for Thursday, 50 in-house talented artists. (CAC) meeting scheduled been on two national tours. He is bration of two of the greatest June 20, 4-7 p.m. There will be ice Continued on page 9

Page 8 June 2019 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com In Our Community Hiawatha Academies Continued from page 8 Senior Signing Day LSS Healthy Seniors On Friday, May 17, 2019 the first graduating class of Hiawatha June events Academies celebrated their ad- mission to college. One hundred Join Longfellow/Seward Healthy percent of Hiawatha Collegiate Seniors and Minneapolis High School’s seniors have been Community Education for a admitted to college. At the event, monthly Senior Social/Health each senior announced in front of Talk on Tuesday, June 18 at family, friends and supporters the 10:30 a.m. (doors open at 10 college they have chosen to attend. a.m.) at Bradshaw Funeral Hiawatha Collegiate High & Cremation Services, 3131 School’s 75 scholars have 265 col- Minnehaha Ave. The presentation lege admissions letters in hand. is “The Seward Neighborhood – One hundred percent college ad- A People’s History.” The Seward mission is remarkable in Minne- Neighborhood Group History sota, a state with one of the na- Hiawatha Collegiate High School's 75 scholars have 265 college admission letters in hand. In all, 100% of se- Committee compiled a hist- tion’s lowest high school gradu- niors are planning to attend college. (Photo by Natanael Moreno) ory of this vibrant and histor- ation rates for students of color. Hiawatha Academies is mon good. Its vision is to honor ic neighborhood and this book Hiawatha Academies (3500 E 28th lege is a really big step in my life,” a network of high-performing the humanity of all people, by is the result. They’ll share stor- St.) aims to ensure access to col- says Kamren Anderson, a senior at K-12 college preparatory public actively disrupting systemic in- ies that celebrate the people lege as a path to eliminate educa- Hiawatha Collegiate High School. charter schools located in South equity in pursuit of an equitable and events that make Seward tional disparities between students “I used to think that I wasn’t smart Minneapolis. Its mission is to world, and permanently disrupt- Neighborhood an important part of color and their white peers. enough to go to college or like I empower all Hiawatha scholars ing educational inequity by en- of Minneapolis history. Tai Chi Nearly all of the students will would never go to college. Over with the knowledge, character suring a great school for every Easy exercise classes are held on be the first in their family to attend the years I’ve matured and tell my- and leadership skills to graduate child. Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. college. “Being accepted into col- self that I can do it and not give at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, up.” from college and serve the com- 2730 E. 31st Street. Classes cost $5/each and discounts may be games, science and music! Each dents who struggle and provide care assistance. Anyone interested available for lower income sen- day will also include lunch," say All ages ultimate them with the support they need is encouraged to apply now at iors. Weekly classes will be held organizers. Learn more and sign to be successful,” said Gail Dorn, readingandmath.net or by calling through June 24, and then will up at https://epworthmpls.org/ Frisbee president, CSCOE. “We believe 866-859-2825. Tutors will begin break for the rest of the summer. vbs/. Transition Longfellow hosts All that the Groves approach is the in August 2019, and spend the Tai Chi is low-impact, slow-mo- ages Ultimate Frisbee! Thursdays, best and most successful in the next school year making the com- tion exercise that’s adaptable to 5:30 p.m. to dusk at Brackett country and we want to partner mitment to “Help Minnesota Be individual abilities. Movements Park. It's purposely a low-barrier- with the very best!” More.” vary between sitting and stand- Hope for parents of-entry group and style of play. ing and help improve breath- On Sunday, June 9, Hope "If you kind-of maybe know how ing, coordination, flexibility Lutheran Church (5728 Cedar to throw a frisbee and are ok with and strength. Registration is not Venn Brewing honored Sen. Torres Ray Avenue South, Minneapolis) wel- some jogging, this game is for required - come and try it! A Venn Brewing earned best in the comes Pastor Hollie Holt-Woehl you!" say organizers. All ages and honored free monthly Diabetes Support Fruit & Spice Beers (Non-sour) to lead the adult forum at 9 experience levels - we've had kids Group for adults will be held for its Breakfast Stout in the State Senator Patricia Torres Ray a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. At from age 8 to over 60. on June 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Adult forum Holt-Woehl will Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild (DFL-Minneapolis) was honored Trinity Apartments, 2800 E. 31st share about her recently pub- (MNCBG) inaugural MN Brewers at the 8th Annual Minnesota DFL St.. Anyone with Type 1 or Type lished book, "They don’t come Women's Golf Week Cup. More than 500 beers from Humphrey-Mondale Dinner on 2 diabetes is invited to attend. with Instructions: Cries, Wisdom 80 Minnesota breweries were sub- Friday, May 24 at the Minneapolis Additionally, Healthy Seniores and Hope for Parenting Children Women's Golf Day expands mitted to 24 beer categories, ran- Convention Center. The dinner is looking for “Friendly Visitor” with Developmental Challenges." to Women's Golf Week. Free ging from Light Lagers to Imperial celebrates leaders in the DFL volunteers and volunteer drivers The book offers companionship golf and lessons June 3-7. The Stouts and Porters to Wild and party who make significant con- to help seniors live independ- for the journey with a develop- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Sour Ales. Beers were judged tributions to the Democratic ently. Call Longfellow/Seward mentally challenged child. The Board's Play Golf Minneapolis by 30 BJCP certified beer judg- party and the State of Minnesota. Healthy Seniors at 612-729-5799 mother of a son with an autism courses are the only golf cours- es. The Minnesota Craft Brewers Senator Torres Ray will receive or email info@LShealthyseniors. diagnosis, Holt-Woehl recogniz- es in the state hosting outdoor Guild (mncraftbrew.org) is a the Joan and Walter Mondale org for more information on es that parenting is never easy. Women's Golf Week events, with not-for-profit organization that for Public Service Award in rec- activities, services or volunteer Drawing on her own experience FREE clinics, or a FREE 9-hole was founded in 2000. The Guild ognition for her tireless work opportunities. and that of nearly forty other round (walking or riding on a promotes Minnesota’s booming and advocacy on behalf of all parents she surveyed, Holt-Woehl cart) offered at six golf courses brewing industry by sponsoring Minnesotans, particularly those shares stories, information, and throughout the city. festivals and special events, and who are most in need. After insights about tending to the pain, ultimately showcasing the talent working in public policy for 16 VBS, Weed & Water, recognizing the joy, and finding of Minnesota’s craft brewers. years, Senator Patricia Torres Ray ways to keep hope through the Catholic school became the first Latina elected to Beer and Bible ups and downs of this path. The the Minnesota Senate in 2006. Reading and math In 2010 she was the first woman Whether you’re new to the Bible, book focuses on the challenges of partners with Groves parenting children with Autism of color to run as Lieutenant new to beer, or well-versed in Our Lady of Peace Catholic tutors needed Governor in the State. She is a both, you’re invited to join the Spectrum Disorder (ASD), School has been selected by Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity recognized local and national Beer and Bible group every second Catholic Schools Center of Longfellow-Nokomis schools leader and was recently elected Wednesday at Merlin’s Rest organ- Disorder (ADD/ADHD), and/or Excellence as one of 18 Catholic need 11 literacy and math tutors Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). to chair the National Caucus of ized by Epworth UMC All walks elementary schools to participate for the 2019-2020 school year Latina Elected Officials within of life and faith welcome. "Come in a literacy partnership with according to Minnesota Reading the National Hispanic Caucus and enjoy great discussion and Mental illness and Groves Academy. CSCOE helps Corps and Minnesota Math Corps. of State Legislators, NHCSL. fellowship —beer is optional," Catholic elementary schools Minnesota is reported to have She is a Public Affairs graduate say organizers. Weed & Water substance abuse enhance educational excellence one of the largest achievement from the Humphrey School of Wednesday is every Wednesday and increase their enrollments gaps in the nation, heightening Public Affairs at the University of through Aug. 7, 9:30-11 a.m., at A free Dual Diagnosis peer sup- and Groves Academy advo- the need for literacy and math Minnesota, a former adjunct fac- Epworth UMC (3207 37th Ave port group for adults recovering cates for evidence-based literacy tutors in schools throughout ulty, and ongoing consultant for S, Minneapolis). Kids 0 to 8 from both a mental illness and instruction for all students in the the state. Longfellow-Nokomis the school. She has been a resi- and their caring adult are invit- a substance use disorder such state of Minnesota. The Groves schools that have been award- dent of Minneapolis for 30 years ed to Epworth every Wednesday as chemical dependency meets Literacy Framework™ is a com- ed tutor positions are: Dowling and has two boys, ages 24 and 22. to tend to the Epworth Garden. bi-weekly in Minneapolis. The prehensive, three-year program School, Urban Environmental Each free session will include a group is sponsored by NAMI for reading and spelling instruc- Magnet (K3/Math); Hiawatha story, craft, games and a snack. Minnesota (National Alliance on tion designed to prevent reading Community School (PreK); Submit your news Any donations for snacks or sup- Mental Illness). Trained facilita- problems using evidence-based Pillsbury Elementary (PreK); and plies are appreciated. Calling all tors who are also in recovery practices supported by scientif- Sheridan Arts Magnet (PreK/K3). If you are an organization locat- children ages 5-11 – you’re invit- lead the group, which meets on ic research. Weekly classroom Tutors are being sought for three ed in the Longfellow Nokomis ed to God’s Garden, God’s City the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of coaching, monthly team meet- different levels of commitment: Messenger delivery area, you can Vacation Bible School at Epworth the month, from 2-3:30 p.m., at ings and other teacher supports 35, 25 or 18 hours a week. Tutors submit your event, special pro- Aug. 12-16, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hennepin Ave United Methodist are key to the Framework’s suc- receive a stipend every two weeks, gram, or noteworthy news to us "Kids will not want to miss this Church, 511 Groveland Ave., in cess. “Our goal is to have each and can earn up to an addition- for consideration. Submit your action-packed week, where we the Longfellow Room. 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Page 10 June 2019 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Will Route 21 remain? About Route 21 Metro Transit is weighing >> More than 10,000 average the pros and cons of keeping weekday rides, second-highest the underlying Route 21 when Metro transit route the B Line opens. >> Third most productive local When the A Line opened in bus route in terms of number of 2016, Metro Transit continued passengers per hour of service to operate Route 64 in the same >> One of the routes on which corridor as a less frequent local customers most frequently ex- travel option. perience crowded buses A similar approach was taken Route 16, which pro- >> Carries up to 20% of people vides local service alongside the in vehicles in some palces while Green Line Lightrail along Uni- making up less than 2% of ve- versity Ave. hicles Metro Transit is gathering input on B Line and whether it will With the B Line and E Line >> Highest ridership between completely replace Route 21 or just cut services down. (Hennepin Avenue corridor), Hennepin Ave. and Hiawatha Metro Transit is considering Ave. fully replacing the underlying >> Weekend and midday rider- Did you know? local bus service. ship also make up an important >> The B Line is planned Why? Well, as the A Line part of Route 21 ridership to be the fourth of several and the Green Line have been >> Ridership has been declin- planned BRT lines that will successful in attracting riders, ing. bring faster, frequent service the local service on Routes 84 ~ Information from Metro to the region’s busiest transit and 16 have declined, leading Transit corridors. to service reductions. >> The region’s first arterial BRT line, the A Line, opened in 2016 and has boosted cor- ridor ridership by about one third. >> Construction on the C Line, serving Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, is un- derway. Service is scheduled to begin in 2019. >> The D Line, serving the Route 5 corridor from Bloomington to Brooklyn Center, is currently in design, targeted for construction to begin in 2020. Deborah Kitzmann lives in Corcoran and works in St. Paul. She favors keeping >>The E Line, serving more stops so that people don't have to walk as far, but wants to see better ser- the Route 6 corridor on vices for riders, too. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) Hennepin Avenue is in the corridor study phase through 2019, with construction tar- 㘀㔀㘀㄀㄀⸀㈀㘀⸀㤀㜀㠀㈀㤀⸀㔀⸀㜀㘀㘀㄀ 㠀㠀 ∠ 眀眀眀眀眀⸀⸀戀戀甀甀挀挀欀欀ⴀ戀ⴀ戀爀漀爀漀猀⸀猀挀⸀漀挀洀漀洀 Faster transit coming to Lake St. geted for 2023. >> The West Lake Street Sta- Continued from page 1 Metro Transit is looking at and gathering input on, such as tion will be the western ter- 圀攀 搀攀猀椀最渀 ☀ 戀甀椀氀搀 day, May 1, 2019 and another at queue jumps and a dedicated minus of the B Line and will the Oxford Community Center lane for buses, according to proj- be built in coordination with 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 渀攀椀最栀戀漀爀栀漀漀搀 on Saturday, May 4. ect manager Cody Olson. The the Southwest LRT project. “There’s a lot of congestion dedicated lane would be more The B Line station will be 䬀椀琀挀栀攀渀猀Ⰰ 䈀愀琀栀猀Ⰰ 䄀搀搀椀琀椀漀渀猀 and a lot of delay,” observed challenging along Lake St. but built on the West Lake Street Metro Transit Senior Planner easier to do on Marshall, he ob- bridge and will have access to 刀攀猀琀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀猀 Adam Smith. served. It could be ‘Buses Only’ the LRT station via stairs and 䴀一 氀椀挀攀渀猀攀 ⌀㐀㔀㤀㌀ “Anything that could im- during certain times of the day elevator. prove our transit service is some- and multi-use at other times. >> The I35W and Lake Street thing I’m interested in,” stated Bus approach lanes at inter- Station will provide a con- Brian Kimnes who lives in the sections could speed things up nection to the METRO Or- Hamline-Midway neighborhood for buses, as well. ange Line and the broad- of St. Paul and works off Lake WILL IT BE TOUGH ON FAMI- er 35W@94:Downtown to Street in the Longfellow neigh- LIES TO SPACE OUT STATIONS? Crosstown project includes borhood of Minneapolis. If the Deborah Kitzmann is a a redesign of the freeway be- bus line was faster, it would Corcoran resident who works in tween I-94 and 42nd Street. make it much more likely that St. Paul. She rides both the num- >> An eastbound enhanced he’d take the bus to work instead ber 53 and the 21 bus regularly bus stop at Lake and Hi- of his car, he said. and it takes about 45 minutes awatha was built in conjunc- If he goes to the Lyn-Lake to get to her stop near the Capi- tion with the construction Family Dentistry area now, he drives because the tol. She walks six blocks to a bus of the South Minneapolis bus is “excruciatingly slow,” he stop. “I think they need to keep Regional Service Center in stated. “It stops every block and the stops they have right now,” 2017, and will be used by the Joan Jakubas, D.D.S. it’s a painful experience. I can said Kitzmann. “People with kids future B Line. The westbound drive there in 20 minutes or take and families need to have access station location will be im- Jenna Swenson, D.D.S. the bus for 50.” and not walk a mile to get to the plemented in coordination • General Dentisty HOW IS IT FASTER? bus stop.” with this project. The B Line would make the Overall, though, she wants >> A completed BRT network • Cosmetic Bonding trip about 20% faster. The sav- to see better services for riders. would cover 100 miles and • Whitening ings would come by stopping WILL IT REPLACE ROUTE 21? include 400 enhanced sta- less often, allowing customers The B line could potential- tions, directly serving about • Crown and Bridge Work to board faster, and stopping at 20 percent of the region’s ly fully replace the Route 21 bus New Patients Welcome! fewer red lights. and offer high frequency service residents and more than With bus rapid transit, buses all day and on nights and week- 230,000 jobs. Our name has changed, make limited stops at stations ends. >>BRT lines have the po- our providers have not. spaced farther apart, such as every Some of the biggest ques- tential to see an estimated 1/3 to 1/2 mile between stations tions, in addition to where to lo- 160,000 average weekday instead of very other block. cate stations, are what route the boardings by 2030, repre- Fares are collected at sta- line should take in St. Paul. There senting about a third of total 612-721-3012 tions, just like light rail, instead are several options planners are bus ridership. Comprehensive, Gentle Dentistry with Above and Beyond Service of on the bus. B line buses run looking at, including using Uni- Learn more at metrotransit. in general traffic and stations are versity or Selby and going all the org/abrt. www.MinnehahaFallsFamilyDental.com built on curb bump-outs to avoid way to downtown St. Paul. ~ Information from Metro Transit Formerly Jakubas Dental delays caused by merging back At the open houses, attend- Serving you since 1988 into traffic. ees were asked to rate which the delay in traffic or stoplights, BRT lines also use transit sig- following in terms of priority: walking distance to bus stop, and 4554 Minnehaha Ave. S. nal priority, where buses “ask” overall travel time, bus arriving amenities at stop. Mpls., MN 55406 traffic signals for early or extend- at planned time, bus arrives as Send comments to bline@ ed green lights. steady frequency, smooth ride - metrotransit.org. 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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN hicles – in more ways than one. sion a healthy, vibrant collabora- Julie Kearns is the creator As part of her healing pro- tive that offers many possibilities and owner of Junket: Tossed cess, she started to look at how – imagine intergenerational skill and Found, a funky second running the shop had made it dif- building, consulting and class- hand store that was a fixture on ficult for her to live out her own es in sustainability, making and Minnehaha Ave. for years. values of a low-carbon lifestyle. repair, incubating low-carbon In August of 2018, she and Kearns said, “I felt like a hypo- business start-ups, sales and swap her team closed their store. crite driving my two block commute events where senior citizens and Kearns said, “We tried a every morning, but I never knew down-sizers can transfer goods space sharing arrangement with when I might need my car during to those who need them, perhaps another social enterprise, but it the day for a pick-up or delivery.” a commercial kitchen for food didn’t work. While we hadn’t Once the shop was closed, growers/preparers, a co-working planned on closing, it turned she sold her car in favor of using space, and a CSA pick-up site.” out to be a positive change in the a scooter that gets 89 miles per Kearns continued, “While we end. Junket looks different these gallon. Between the scooter, wait for the right space and time, days, but we’re very much mov- her bicycle, two feet, and public we’re building a stronger base of ing forward.” transportation, Kearns is getting operations online, offering car- The Junket team is currently around just fine. bon-informed classes and con- sulting, and making appearances working remotely – coming to- On the home front, Kearns at niche events like the Midtown gether for meetings, popping up and her daughter had already tran- Farmers Market. at events, and keeping their in- sitioned from a three-bedroom “We’re using our online store ventory organized and accessible house to shared ownership in a co- to model carbon-informed com- in temporary storage. Visit www. operative and an 800-square-foot merce selling reused goods, all shopjunket.com to learn more apartment in 2015. of which are packaged in reused about their ethically sourced She said, “Last year’s forced materials and shipped via ground and sustainably shipped quality do-over came with a powerful transit (which generates 10 times goods and creative supplies now upside: I’ve had time to strategi- fewer emissions than air ship- available online. cally simplify other areas of my ping). Having this infrastructure Kearns said, “I knew I’d need life to align with closely held in place will make it easy to scale Junket owner and creator Julie Kearns asked, “How can we make this the green- to grieve the loss of the physical values, and to mold the business up quickly, whenever market de- est neighborhood in America? Each of us can choose to set a personal carbon store. With time came the reali- around our lives instead of the mand and carbon constraints fi- zation that I’d been operating in other way around. After so many nally propel data-driven climate consumption budget of 5 tons of CO2 emissions per year, and then use that a driven state for years: through years in the public eye, this has measures into mainstream eco- smaller footprint as the basis to design a simpler, better life.” (Photo by Margie the frustration of the Minnehaha been a welcome, more private, nomic decision-making.” O’Loughlin) Ave. construction, and all of the time of strategic thinking, paus- Kearns is also actively in- changes that have hit the retail ing, and shifting.” volved in the work of Al Go- “Last year’s forced do-over came with a powerful upside: market, generally. While Junket The Junket team right now is re’s Climate Reality Leadership has always been about fostering small and mighty. Corps. A training will be held I’ve had time to strategically simplify other areas of my life positive social change through Kearns said, “For our next August 2-4 at the Minneapolis creativity and reuse, retail had chapter, we envision a commu- Convention Center (application to align with closely held values, and to mold the business merely been the vehicle we’d nity space nestled in the Longfel- deadline for the no-cost event is used to engage with community low neighborhood with a focus June 19). For more information around our lives instead of the other way around.” and with each other.” on creativity, innovation, and re- go to www.climaterealityleader- Kearns decided to change ve- silience through re-use. We envi- shipcorps.com. ~ Julie Kearns

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