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NEIGHBORS SPEAK OUT ADUs offer an exciting opportunity BY MARILYNN TAYLOR The West End community, like communities across the nation, is rapidly growing older. Making this a neighborhood where everyone of all ages can live well and vitally will take creativity, energy, and an openness to innovative solutions. One of these solutions is to broaden our housing options by allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Sometimes called accessory units, granny flats, or second units, ADUs are additional living quarters on single-family lots that are part of or independent of the primary dwelling unit. ADUs offer a variety of benefits, including: • More choices for safe, stable, and affordable housing in the community. • Rental income to help offset the cost of acquiring and maintaining owner-occupied housing. • Opportunities for intergenerational living. • Small-scale density increases, which support local businesses and services. An ADU can be a win-win for the owner, the renter, and the community. An ADU could help older people stay in their homes and community by providing additional income, social relationships to combat isolation Community Connections: Federation Annual Meeting and dementia, and services such as chores or ELISHA MAY JACOBSEN transportation in exchange for reduced rent. For example, a caretaker could live in the ADU Our new Board of Directors: Seated (l-r) Nicole Loran (Treasurer), Wendy Underwood (Area 1), Camille Morse Nicholson (Secretary), or the elder could live in the ADU with family in Denise Wickiser (1st Vice President), Jeannie Farrell (Area 2). Standing (l-r) Mark Fangmeier (Area 1), Becky Yust (President), Meghan the main house. Raymond (Area 3), Dana DeMaster (Area 3), Andrea McDonald Marboe (Area 2), Walt Wietzke (2nd Vice President). For the family or individual renting an ADU BY JERRY ROTHSTEIN to an older adult, the benefits include added More than 200 West Enders attended the income to offset housing costs, intergenerational 2018 Annual Meeting of the West 7th/Fort "The federation has worked to ensure that this is a relationships that enrich life, and mentoring, Road Federation, and it was a historic event. tutoring, child care, or other services in exchange The Federation, in its 45th year, is dedicated neighborhood in which we all want to live and work." for reduced rent. to providing physical, social and economic The City of St. Paul is proposing to amend the opportunities for those who live and work in the - Becky Yust, Federation President zoning code to permit accessory dwelling units in West Seventh community. A quick scan of its R1-RM2 and T1-T3 zoning districts. activities over the years shows how well it has Under the proposed changes, ADUs would fulfilled its mission. & Case West 7th Market and the Rathskeller emphasized the high levels of enthusiasm they had need to meet the following requirements: But these are new times as well. The redevelopment, and Kent Petterson, President of heard in all areas. • Lot size of at least 5,000 square feet. neighborhood is changing, and the Federation the West 7th Business Association, provided a President Becky Yust remarked that “The • No more than one family in both the principal demonstrated at the meeting that it will continue to business perspective at a time of solid growth and federation has worked to ensure that this is and accessory unit together. A “family” is defined take the lead in learning what the community needs development in the neighborhood. a neighborhood in which we all want to live as (1) family members directly related to each other and taking concrete steps to meet those needs. Mayor Carter’s opening remarks echoed the and work.” She pointed to new and expanding plus two others, or (2) up to four unrelated people. The meeting format acknowledged that feeling that we are now presented with a “once in businesses, and to the approaching Environmental • Owner must live in either the principal or the information and knowledge are vital in changing a lifetime opportunity” in St. Paul for development, Impact Study (EIS) for the proposed streetcar line. accessory unit and must file a deed restriction times, by creating a new feature — Discussion breaking down walls between us, achieving Significant issues that will occupy our attention with the county. Tables allowed first-time attendees to get an economic justice, lifelong learning and equitable and action also include best use of the CP Spur; • For a detached ADU, a maximum size of 800 orientation; Board candidates to take with public safety practices. These, along with the many questions about how to plan for affordable housing square feet of floor area and a maximum height “constituents;” those responsible for the West high-level economic development projects, active and integrate those ideas in the Comprehensive of 25 feet or the height of the principal unit, End Neighbors Garden Tour and the Community or soon to be underway. Community Reporter will Plan. Be sure to take the West 7th Housing whichever is less Garden to recruit participants. Council Member provide a deeper look at Mayor Carter’s ideas in an Survey! See z.umn.edu/West7survey. • For an ADU located within the principal unit, a Rebecca Noecker, members of the St. Paul Police exclusive interview next month. Council Member The Federation is also donating its archives to maximum size of one-third the total floor area of Department, and a Federation table about the Noecker expressed her commitment to work for the Ramsey County Historical Society, to assure the principal structure (which must itself be at least Neighborhood Comprehensive Plan and the new “An open and inclusive city.” their preservation and accessibility for researches 1,000 square feet). If the principal has more than Housing Survey, all provided people with a chance A Federation Board Member was at each and writers. The Mission Statement and By- one story, the maximum floor area of an ADU can to express their ideas, ask questions — and be Discussion Table, and they reported highlights be equal to that of the first floor but less than or heard. Craig Cohen, Managing Partner of the Keg back to the entire group. In general they ANNUAL MEETING, PG 2 equal to 50% of the total floor area of the structure. • For an ADU located on the upper floors of the principal structure, there must be an interior stairway to the primary entrance of the accessory unit. Secondary stairways may be located on the Local Authors Create, Share, Read with exterior but not on the front of the building. ADUs, PG 2 MN Writes MN Reads BY JENNIFER VERBRUGGE published titles. All uploaded books are put through Beginning this month, your Minnesota libraries bring a basic screening process wherein they are reviewed COMMUNITY REPORTER you MN Writes MN Reads, a free and easy-to-use to ensure technical soundness and identify potential NEEDS YOU! set of resources for local writers to publish and share copyright issues. Once a book has been screened and e-books, and for story-lovers to explore and read. Access approved, it will appear in Indie Minnesota. ASSISTANT EDITOR OR CORRESPONDENT MN Writes MN Reads at MNWritesMNReads.org. All English-language fiction titles included in Indie A learning opportunity to prepare for editing a Minnesota will be considered by reviewers at the community newspaper. You have some reporting CREATE trade periodical, Library Journal. The best reviewed Stay tuned for a statewide author contest to be held and writing experience, and knowledge of the Pressbooks is an online e-publishing tool. Type or books from across the country are then included in the in conjunction with MN Writes MN Reads. Don’t wait West End. Honorarium. upload your novel, memoir, poems, children’s/young specially curated e-book collection, SELF-e Select, and to get started on that book idea you’ve been wrestling adult book, or any other book into the online platform. made available to readers across the country. Authors ADVERTISING SALES with for a while! 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It offers a wide variety of titles, in the West 7th neighborhood more than a decade discussion, call Jerry Rothstein, 651-587-8859. Once you have completed your e-book, use SELF-e to reflecting numerous genres. ago. She loves life in our little community — except upload the EPUB or PDF version for inclusion in Indie Begin using MN Writes MN Reads today, and your the snakes. CONTACT JERRY ROTHSTEIN, Minnesota, a statewide collection of locally made, self- book could be included next. Managing Editor, 651-587-8859 to discuss. READ ONLINE AT COMMUNITYREPORTER.ORG. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK COMMUNITY REPORTER

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The letters, opinions, and editorials expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Directors CITY of this newspaper or any of our advertisers or sponsors. PERSPECTIVES Editorials & Opinions Growing Business Your involvement is requested Opportunities As a nonprofit organization we are governed by a Board of Direc- You can also contribute story ideas: We aim to cover a wide St. Paul is consistently tors, and we have openings for community members to join. range of interesting areas in the neighborhood. Your ideas for working on retaining and We encourage your involvement in the creative side of things. We stories and topics are always welcome. Discuss the many pos- growing business opportu- have correspondents, reporters, reviewers and general writ- sibilities with the Editor. Leave a voice message at 651-665-0068, or nities in our City. Business ers involved. You can write a letter to the editor on a topic we have e-mail [email protected]. development grows our tax written about, or in response to one of our columnists, or a longer -- Jerry Rothstein, Editor, Community Reporter base, provides jobs for our “Neighbors Speak Out” piece. residents, and gives opportunities for entrepreneurs in our community. LETTER TO THE EDITOR SAINT PAUL CITY I have been working hard West End HEALTHLINE I respect City Council Member Noecker and her COUNCIL MEMBER on living wage job retention office, and I like her as a person. However, and with CHRIS TOLBERT and growth in St. Paul since all due respect, her April Community Reporter col- WARD 3 I began representing our Safe Fun umn, “Politics, Policy and Potholes,” was very light on columnist neighborhood, and have substance and arguably a misuse of space which the focused over the past year specifically on the in the Sun Reporter generously and regularly offers her office. innovation and technology sectors. Former Mayor The facts in this roadway maintenance matter Chris Coleman and I co-chaired the Innovation BY JENNY ZHANG, MD are simply this: with St. Paul’s “booming” economy Cabinet last year — a group of business and com- Summer is taking its sweet time to arrive, but and another recent large property tax increase, there munity leaders who led an effort to identify ways it’s never too early to get ready for that sunshine. is no excuse for the poor condition of many St. Paul to expand living wage jobs and business growth in While you’re enjoying those outdoor activities, roadways (and sidewalks) other than there continues St. Paul. don’t forget to protect yourself from the damaging to be annual misappropriations of taxpayer dollars. As a result of this group’s work, the Cabinet’s effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can damage I understand four people attended Rebecca’s action strategy — Full Stack Saint Paul — was DNA in our skin cells and lead to skin cancer. pothole meeting: her aide Taina Maki, Kathy Lantry released in 2017. Full Stack Saint Paul is a private/ Increased exposure to the sun or tanning beds and blisters, covers a large portion of your body, and two citizens. Rebecca did not attend. public sector collaboration, co-led by the City and severe sunburns at a younger age can increase you have a high fever, extreme pain, headache, The public does not need more “conversations” at the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, which your risk of skin cancer. One in five Americans will confusion, nausea, chills, or worsening pain and “Community Coffees and Happy Hours” to discuss provides a full range of services to help innovative develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Here are some swelling. Here are some tips to care for your why basic city services are not being provided. businesses start up and scale up in our City. tips to protect yourself in the sun: There are already excellent things happening in sunburn at home: What the public needs instead are leaders and this area, and I’m excited to continue to lead this Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen Take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen departmental heads that don't forget it's one of their effort in 2018. Mayor Carter and I are co-chairing • Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to block UVA sodium (Aleve) to help control the pain and swelling. basic responsibilities to ensure that basic city-wide Full Stack Saint Paul, and are working in close and UVB rays. UVA rays can prematurely age Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a good alternative for infrastructure maintenance is fully funded — each collaboration with the private sector to ensure your skin, causing age spots and wrinkles. UVB those who have been advised not to use ibuprofen or and every year. that the City is a place where entrepreneurs are rays can burn your skin. Use a sunscreen that has naproxen due to other health concerns. Bill Hosko, 151 E 7th St; 651-222-4767. supported, and existing businesses are encour- a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. SPF Cool the skin with a dampened towel, cool tap aged to grow. greater than 50 will only provide a small increase in water, or cool bath or shower. ADUs, PG 1 While the efforts of Full Stack Saint Paul are protection. Apply moisturizer. Aloe Vera can be soothing. • Apply the sunscreen generously to all areas Don’t break small blisters. If a blister breaks, • A sidewalk from the street to the primary entrance focused on jobs of the future that are innovative of the accessory unit. and will be here for our kids and grandkids, the exposed to the sun 15 minutes before you go clean with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic outdoors. You can apply sunscreen on children as ointment, and cover it with a non-stick gauze bandage. • One off-street parking space on the property. City continues to work throughout all job sectors • All building code requirements must be met and and all residents seeking employment, starting at young as 6 months old. Younger children should be Avoid “-caine” products, such as benzocaine. They kept in the shade. If you are using an insect repellant, can irritate the skin or cause an allergic reaction. a building permit must be obtained for the change of the youngest ages. use and/or construction. Right Track Saint Paul brings together Saint Paul then apply the sunscreen first. Protective wear • Water-resistant sunscreen should be reapplied A public hearing on ADUs took place on April 20. Public Schools, the City, and local employers to Wear tightly woven fabrics that cover your arms Community support for these ideas was strong, with provide employment opportunities and profes- at least every two hours, or more frequently if you and legs, and wide-brimmed hats that will protect decisions coming later. sional skills training for youth in our community. are sweating or swimming. Sunscreen may be less your face, ears, and neck. UV rays can pass through With the right set of policies for housing, including Together, these groups work to build our skilled effective if it is more than three years old. Throw loosely woven or wet fabrics. and diverse workforce of the future. away your expired products, or if they have changed ADUs, older adults will be able to remain integral I’ve been proud to be a key part of Right Track in color or consistency. Avoid the sun during peak hours members of our community. since beginning my time on the City Council, and • Sand, water, and snow can reflect light, and UV rays are most intense between 10 a.m. and Marilynn Taylor is a member of the St. Paul Advisory would encourage any employer or Saint Paul Public UV light is more intense at higher altitudes, so it’s 2 p.m. in any season. Take breaks in the shade Committee on Aging. Schools student to visit righttrack.stpaul.gov to important to use sunscreen in these environments whenever possible. learn more about how to get involved with the pro- and to use it year-round. As much as 80% of UV rays Wear sunglasses ANNUAL MEETING, PG 1 gram. We’re fortunate in St. Paul to have students can pass through clouds, so it’s important to wear UV rays can damage the eyes and can contribute accomplishing impressive things already at a young sunscreen even on cloudy days. Laws will be reviewed this year, and expanding to developing cataracts, growths on your eyes, or connections with other community organizations age, and Right Track is an opportunity to harness macular degeneration. Sunglasses that block 99 their collective ingenuity for the benefit of us all. Sunburns like the West 7th Business Association and the to100 percent of UVA and UVB rays are ideal. All of this work, from Full Stack Saint Paul You can burn any exposed part of your body — Community Reporter will be pursued. to the Right Track program, is done in conjunc- even lips, eyes, and scalp. Sunburns can appear as Skin cancer tion with the work being done with the Greater red, painful skin, or even blisters. Usually within a Precancerous skin lesions appear as rough, scaly Elections and Resolutions Metropolitan Workforce Council (mwca-mn.org/ few days, your skin will start to peel the damaged patches. Some types of skin cancer appear as a Candidates were given a chance to speak briefly gmwc.htm) and the Workforce Innovation Board layer, and a bad sunburn may take several days small bump or sore that bleeds easily, does not and Dave Thune conducted the election. The new of Ramsey County (rcwib.org). to heal. You should see your doctor if the sunburn seem to heal, or recurs. An existing mole that Board, Executive and Area Coordinators, is shown changes or a new mole may be melanoma. Examine in the photo. your skin and use the A-B-C-D-E test to figure out if Two Resolutions were presented. The first, any of the moles are concerning: presented by Tonya Nicholie, resolved that the CP WHOLE WIDE WORLD A = asymmetry. Is it shaped irregularly? Spur line be developed solely as a pedestrian and B = border. Is the border not clear, or notched? bike route, to provide safe options for West End WEST 7TH PUBLIC LIBRARY C = color. Are there multiple colors or an unequal residents. It was passed unanimously. BY LESLIE SPRING, LIBRARY MANAGER distribution of color? The second, Streetcar Resolution, offered by Visit us online at SPPL.org to see our brand D = diameter. Is it larger than one-quarter inch? Diane Gerth, was amended twice, debated fiercely, E = evolving. Has it changed in color or shape? Is and eventually passed by perhaps a two-thirds new website! Look for new ways to track what a performance by Jack and Kitty; and May 24 you read, share reviews and find recommended there new bleeding or itching? majority. The resolution sought to assure that in the Dreamland Arts: The Stuffed Animal Show Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you forthcoming process, including the EIS, “A full, fair, reads. It is easier than ever to search the catalog (bring yours along). and place holds. The website is now responsive are concerned. Remember to protect your beautiful transparent and open process to be instituted,” and We are offering One-to-One Tech Help on skin this summer! that “All environmental reviews are preceded by a to your screen size — making it much friendlier the first and third Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 for mobile devices. Please let us know if you scoping process that includes bus rapid transit and p.m. (call for an appointment) and Open Lab the [federally] required no build option.” have feedback or questions. (drop-in technology and job search help) on West 7th Library has fun events this month Much of the discussion focused on language Wednesdays starting May 16. You can bring FEDERATIONUPDATE in the original resolution that people found for preschoolers. Preschool storytime is every your own device or receive assistance on our Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and is a great space 974 West 7th St. See fortroadfederation.org. objectionable, and in the final version that language public computers — and ask all about the new was removed. Another aspect of the discussion for families to meet and enjoy stories and songs. website while you are here. Regular attendees range in age from babies to The next Board meeting will be Monday, May 14 at 7 came from streetcar supporters who did not feel preschoolers and their adults. Kaleidoscope: 7TH LIBRARY HOURS p.m. at the Federation office, 974 West 7th Street. these precautions were needed. Performing Arts for the Very Young will be Mon 12:30-8pm. Tue 11:30am-5:30pm. Wed Contact: Emily Northey, FRF executive director + As the meeting drew to a close, the common held on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. May 10 is 10am-5:30pm. Thu 12:30-8pm. Fri 10am- community organizer [email protected]; experience was one of excitement, that our Young Dance (registration required); May 17 5:30pm. Closed weekends, holidays. office: 651-298-5599. community was engaging in the issues that will determine our future. For those of you who missed this experience, be sure to visit the Federation website, fortroadfederation.org, to keep up to date BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVERTISING on all the opportunities that will be coming along. Jonathan Dickman Board Chair Jerry Rothstein, Ad Manager, Paul Bard, Julie Borgerding Secretary, 651-587-8859 Diane Gerth Vice Chair, John Hottinger, [email protected] Treasurer; Margaret Kinney, Jerry Rothstein, LAYOUT/GRAPHIC DESIGN Eric Weispfening Members In-Fin Tuan EDITORIAL Graphic Designer Jerry Rothstein Editor 651-587-8859 265 Oneida St. St Paul, MN 55102 BOOKKEEPING [email protected] Steven Shimer, 651-224-4034 AD DEADLINE & MEETING Maxine McCormick Copy Deadline/Meeting: May 21. Ad Deadline: May 23. 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LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS TPT’S INDIE LENS POP-UP Minnesota History Society is collaborating with Kessler & Maguire is offering a monthly series TPT’s Indie Lens Pop-up Series to present full-length covering topics important to learn about. Each documentaries and discussions guided by experts on workshop will start at 11 a.m. with coffee & the important issues portrayed in each film. In May, cookies and will end with a light lunch. Door a screening and discussion of “Served Like a Girl” is prizes will be drawn. featured at Historic Fort Snelling. The program is free, Thursday May 24: “Healthy Brain Aging, and is appropriate for high school students and up. and Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Doors open at 6 p.m. on May 15. Further information Disease.” Dr. Frey: HealthPartners Center for is available at 651-259-3015. Memory and Aging, will discuss and explain these conditions, teaching about the important difference between memory and/or cognitive disorders, how DODGE NATURE CENTER SCIENCE MUSEUM CONVENING FORUM ON groundbreaking examination of racism. to find the right care to help patients, families and Marvelous Mushrooms: 5/5, noon-3 p.m. RESILIENCE STRATEGIES Creative workshops in poetry, filmmaking, caregivers live their best lives. at 1701 Charlton. Morels are Minnesota’s state Join a discussion about resilience in the face quilting, singing, dancing, spoken word, and more will mushroom and May is the month to hunt for them. of extreme weather and climate change. If be offered. While native artists and artists of color Fun to find — and delicious. Learn to identify and selected, participants will attend a daylong are the focus of the day, white allies are welcome. deciding to take the stairs after glancing at a Fitbit forage. We will prepare and taste wild edible forum at the Science Museum on Saturday, May Mixed Blood also extends a special invitation to to supporting a political issue based on statistics mushrooms. Cost: $20 per adult. 12, entitled Building Resilience to Heat Waves artists with disabilities, queer, genderqueer, and presented in news stories,” said Amanda Feist, St. Nature After Dinner: Meet the Milk Makers: and Extreme Precipitation: Preparing for St. trans artists and writers of color. Paul Public Librarian and Data Therapy presenter. 5/10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Farm Entrance, 1701 Charlton. Paul’s Uncertain Future. The forum will explore Registration for the event includes lunch. “The goal of these data therapy workshops is to Meet barn animals and taste the best butter made by potential vulnerabilities to our infrastructure, Registration is available online at mixedblood.com. show everyone, regardless of their technical skill, you. For ages 3-8 years old. Must be accompanied by social networks, and ecosystems from extreme Mixed Blood Theatre is at 1501 S. 4th St, how to find stories and bias in data either as a parent/adult guardian. Cost: $7 per child. precipitation and heat events. Participants will Minneapolis. Visit mixedblood.com; email lia@ producer or a consumer.” Rock the Barn: 5/19, 3-7 p.m. at 1701 Charlton, discuss strategies for addressing these threats and mixedblood.com, or call 612-338-6131. For further details call George Latimer Central West St. Paul. Round up the entire family for Dodge’s make recommendations for increasing St. Paul’s Library: 651-266-7000. annual farm and music festival. Join a tour of the community resilience. SPNN ANNUAL MEETING AND barn, where you will meet live animals up close. Your child will also have the chance to experience NATIVE ARTISTS AND ARTISTS OF COLOR CELEBRATION St. Paul’s Neighborhood Network invites the THINK TWICE. a “day in the life” by taking part in farm chores and UNDOING RACISM THROUGH THE ARTS community to its 2018 annual meeting, which will old fashioned games. Everyone will enjoy live music, Mixed Blood Theatre has invited native artists, include the latest on SPNN’s programs and activities, St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores sell mixed with opportunities for face painting, ice cream, artists of color and allies from all artistic disciplines and look at SPNN’s impact in the community. SPNN only quality second-hand clothing, and raffle entry. Visit DodgeNatureCenter.org. to gather at the theatre in the Cedar Riverside furniture and housewares. For complete schedule and registration, contact neighborhood of Minneapolis on May 12, from 10 will also recognize the outstanding efforts of several Dodge Nature Center, 365 Marie Ave, West St. Paul. a.m. to 4 p.m., to participate in a day of dialogue, key stakeholders, and share media and storytelling Pre-registration is encouraged — 651-455-4531 or performance, demonstrations, and creative that represent its mission in action. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores visit DodgeNatureCenter.org. workshops called “Living the Dream: Strategies for Tuesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m. at 550 Vandalia Street, Suite 170. No expertise or background Undoing Racism Through the Arts.” Hours: 461 W. 7th St • St. Paul knowledge is required. Selected residents are eligible 9:30-5 M-F SPN-ACT: LOCAL DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC This Bush Foundation sponsored community 9:30-3 SAT 651-227-1332 SUPPORT GROUPS event was conceived as a day to commemorate for a $50 stipend for their participation. To apply, visit Caregiver support: Third Wednesday of every month the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by ecastonline.org/climate/saint-paul/. 5 to 6 p.m. at The Alton Memory Care, 1306 Alton recalling his dream of the “Beloved Community,” and St., St. Paul. Contact: Kristen Edson at 651-695-2384 exploring ways to make this dream a reality through EQUITY TRAINING WITH PENUMBRA Organizations across the country approach or [email protected]. the arts. A TOUCH • Caregiver support: Second and fourth Monday of Panel discussions on such topics as the structural Penumbra Theatre each year to encourage dialogue every month from 3 to 4 p.m. at Sholom Home East, barriers that have, historically, prevented people of and engagement around the issues of race and OF ANDREA 740 Kay Ave. Contact Grace: Jewish Family Services color and indigenous (POCI) artists and organizations equity. Penumbra's RACE Workshop combines Hair Cuts • Foils of St. Paul, 651-690-8903 or [email protected]. from thriving; white-body supremacy in America from expert facilitation, a powerful exploration of race This group is open to all caregivers of all faiths. a trauma perspective; and healing practices to help in America, monologues from brave artists, and Perms • Color • Wilder Memory Loss Caregiver Café: Fourth mitigate the body’s deep memory of racist acts and opportunities for participants to use theatre as a way to learn, solve problems, and rehearse strategies Wednesday of the month 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Wilder, attitudes on all human bodies. 1081 W 7th • St. Paul 650 Marshall Avenue. RSVP: 651-280-2273 or Participating artists include nationally known to promote positive social change. The process [email protected]. A chance for small-group writer/performer/educator, David Mura; Mizna’s celebrates difference, recognizes cultural nuance, 651-665-0716 discussion with other caregivers around specific director and Journal editor, Lana Barkawi; Navajo and invites everyone to participate in the dialogue. Call for Appointment caregiving topics. On-site respite available with pre- playwright and filmmaker, Rhiana Yazzie; multimedia Penumbra welcomes questions about how it might registration; register by the Monday before group. artist Ifrah Mansour; spoken word artist, Sisco Omar; support your vision for a more compassionate, • Wilder Memory Loss Discussion Group: Second poets Sun Yung Shin and Su Hwang of the newly inclusive, and equitable community today. For Thursday of the month 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Wilder, 650 formed Poetry Asylum, and members of the Million questions or to learn more contact inquiry@ penumbratheatre.org. Penumbra Theatre, 270 N. Marshall Ave. RSVP: 651-280-2273 or caregiving@ Artist Movement, including gospel and soul singer Kent St., 651-224-3180, penumbratheatre.org. wilder.org. On-site respite available with pre- Jayanthi Kyle, documentary filmmaker Courtney registration, register by the Tuesday before group. Cochran, and actor/educator Maria Asp. The DATA THERAPY WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY Sign up for Wilder Caregiver Services’ featured afternoon speaker is Resmaa Menakem, a ST. PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY e-newsletter for additional support, encouragement noted conflict and violence expert whose recently In partnership with the MIT Media Lab’s Center and resources by emailing [email protected]. published book, My Grandmother’s Hands, is a for Civic Media, SPPL is bringing “Data Therapy” workshops to St. Paul Monday evenings at George Latimer Central Library, 90 West 4th St., on May 21 and June 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshops offer hands-on ways to interpret data, find stories, and practice telling them to different audiences. “How data is presented influences decision-making, great and small, from Sundays at Landmark

SUICIDE PREVENTION TEXT SERVICES Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit that has worked EXPAND STATEWIDE nationally since 2013, is the state’s sole provider Minnesotans across the state can now access for this service. Crisis Text Line handles 50,000 suicide prevention and mental health crisis texting messages per month — more than 20 million services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. messages since 2013 — from across the People who text MN to 741741 will be country, connecting people to local resources connected with a trained counselor who will in their communities. For callers who are in help defuse the crisis and connect the texter the most distress, the average wait time for a to local resources. The service helps people response is only 39 seconds. contemplating suicide and facing mental Crisis counselors at Crisis Text Line May 13, 1-3pm, FREE: St. Paul Civic Symphony Mother’s Day Concert health issues. undergo a six-week, 30-hour training program. May 20, 1-3pm, FREE: Urban Expedition:France (rescheduled from April) Minnesota has had text suicide prevention Supervisors are mental health professionals services since 2011, but they have only been with either master’s degrees or extensive Support for Sundays at Landmark from: available in 54 of 87 counties, plus tribal nations. experience in the field of suicide prevention. Additional support for Urban Expedition from Crisis Text Line offers suicide prevention and The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at RBC Wealth Management, Minnesota Parent, and Global Minnesota education efforts in all Minnesota counties and 1-800-273-8255 also provides 24/7; free and tribal nations, including, for the first time, the confidential support for people in distress, as well Twin Cities metro area. as prevention and crisis resources. www.landmarkcenter.org | 75 Fifth Street W.| St. Paul, MN 55102 4 COMMUNITY REPORTER MAY 2018 Community Arts & Culture

Representing West 7th & Surrounding The Greatest Communities Since 2001 Buying • Selling • Investing Generation: An American Oratorio The “Greatest Generation” emerged from the JOHN GLADIS Depression and carried us through World War II with remarkable courage and perseverance. The 612-743-3024 Oratorio Society of Minnesota, seeking to create a lasting homage to those American families, commissioned what has become a groundbreaking work, combining the great popular tunes of the Second World War era with new original compositions and arrangements. The Greatest Generation: An American Oratorio has its premiere performance on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Ordway Concert Hall in St. Paul. The libretto is by Dan Kehde, the original music and arrangements are by Roger Ames with Elizabeth Bassine. Ames is an oft-performed composer here, both with the Oratorio and with the Nautilus Music- Theater in St. Paul. Featured soloists include Bradley Greenwald (baritone), Sarah Lawrence (soprano), Artistic Director Matthew Mehaffey conducts. Anna Baker (soprano) and Adam Fieldson (tenor). Greatest Generation: An American Oratorio, tells the THE GREATEST GENERATION: AN AMERICAN Featuring several works of the great songwriters story of one family’s experience during the war years ORATORIO premieres at the Ordway Concert Hall on of the time, (Cole Porter, Glenn Miller, Sammy Fain, through the music that that includes some of the May 12, 7:30 p.m. For more information see oratorio. Irving Berlin, Herman Hupfield, Richard Rogers, greatest songs of love and war ever written. org. For tickets see ordway.org or call 651-224-4222. Moss Hart and the Gershwins, to name a few), The Y our Most delightful film of Twin Cities REAL ESTATE the year, Sing Street AGENT BY ZACH MURPHY TESFALEM GHIRMAY He’s given us the modern masterpiece Once and the enjoyable Begin Again. Now, director John 651-354-4112 Carney tunes up with another music-driven film, appropriately titled Sing Street. And it’s likely the most delightful film of the year. Set in Ireland during the mid-80s, a young kid named Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) transfers to a strict Catholic school where the students are about as well-mannered as a bunch of barbarians. Right away, he gets bullied and then befriends a snappy little fella named Darren, who went through the same thing. They form an impromptu Duran Duran/ Depeche Mode-inspired band for fun, and more importantly — to impress a mysteriously cool girl named Raphina (Lucy Boynton). Of course, the band is awful when they first begin. But you know what? They eventually become pretty dang good. As standard for Carney films, there’s a great soundtrack, complete with new material from Sing Street (that's the band name) as well as classics from The Jam, The Clash, and The Cure. The catchy moments of music are pure bliss, and the references produce comedy as Sing Street loudly draws influence from each act. My personal favorite instance is when Conor listens to a Cure record for the very first time, and the next scene sees him showing up at school with messy Goth hair and all black attire. The folks who populate this flick are so endearing. Conor is a solid front man, but Raphina steals the show. The “manic pixie dream girl” term he's surprisingly well-developed considering his the verge of splitting. His crush is getting ready to will be tossed around, but there’s nuance and secondary amount of screen time. And yes, even the ditch the foster home where she lives in order to run depth, and it’s a terrific performance of an intriguing bully gets a bit of an arc! away with her sleazy boyfriend. The priest at Conor’s character anyway. Conor’s older stoner brother This is undoubtedly a bright film, but it also brings school is a killer of self-expression and is physically could’ve risked being an obnoxious stereotype, but some pathos into the mix. Conor’s parents are on abusive. All of this culminates during a whimsically poignant sequence while the band is rehearsing for a gig and Conor drifts into a dream world where he imagines everything in his life going right. Sing Street is a triumphant ode to the irresistible power of music and wide-eyed youthful rebellion. Minnesota Dance It’s a life-affirming ballad about taking risks and following your passion. The story elicits scenes that Festival Offers will put a huge smile on your face and make your “Dance Sampler” heart weep, just like the best melodies always do. Zach Murphy is a graduate of Metropolitan State’s Ballet Minnesota hosts the 30th Minnesota Screenwriting program. He currently works for an Dance festival at E.M. Pearson Theater, May L.A. based production company and runs his own

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 Community Entrepreneurs  Keller Williams’ Community Approach to Real Estate   BY JERRY ROTHSTEIN The classic Victorian Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein  Block (1885-1895, listed on the National Register of  Historic Places) fills the front windows of the new Keller Williams (KW) hub at 246 West Seventh, just  west of Walnut Street. It is an appropriate sight for a company planning to join in the West End tradition of business and community involvement. Keller Williams is a highly respected international leader in real estate, with 900 offices and more than 170,000 associates world-wide. The Minnesota presence started 16 years ago in Woodbury. Call for a Michael Olsen, well-known Twin Cities realtor and former Vulcan, is acting as the Licensed Broker free demo today! for this office, which aims to serve as the hub for as many as 40 sales agents. The Broker is a position of legal and organizational responsibility; Michael will  also be a sales agent. We spoke with Michael and agents Dan and  David Duddingston, to learn about their plans. The KW team has been discussing opening an office  in St. Paul for several years, and explored a variety of locations. Increasingly, the vibrancy of West  Seventh as a special center of the city became  obvious, and the decision was made to find the right location. At the same time, real estate developer Dan and David Duddingston flank Michael Olsen at the new Keller Williams office on West Seventh. Todd Russell had purchased the DiSanto Fort Road Cities, the heart will be with us: “We want to be the Association, and they are talking with artists from It’s always a great day Florist building, and began extensive renovations, neighborhood realtors,” Michael says. They want to the Schmidt Artist Lofts community about exhibiting including a corner office for himself and the capture and be a part of the urban excitement that in the KW offices. They are thinking about “How to meet at Claddagh! expansive retail space next door. is reflected right on their block, with the opening of include the community in everything we do.” KW sees their new location as being in the Parlour St. Paul and the Dilly Dally Gift Shop. 459 West 7th Street gateway to St. Paul, facing both toward downtown KW already sponsors Winter Carnival and St. KELLER WILLIAMS PREMIER REALTY, 264 West Saint Paul, MN and its revival, and westward toward the most Patrick’s Day events, and plans to be fully involved Seventh, 651-379-5252 — kw.com. exciting neighborhood in the city. While their in “everything and anything that’s going on.” One business will encompass all areas of the Twin of their first acts was to join the West 7th Business Coffee Don’t Dilly Dally on your Way to Dilly Dally! Bakery Lunch BY JERRY ROTHSTEIN Breakfast Catering Jenny Gunsallus is opening her eclectic Dilly Dally Gift Shop & Clothing at the corner of West Live Music Seventh and Walnut Streets, the site of John’s Antiques and Anderson Lamps for so many years. Dilly Dally has been a popular fixture in Hudson, WI, for 13 years. Jenny worked there for about six years and took the opportunity to buy the business three years ago, when the owner retired. Jenny was born and raised in Hudson, “came of Wee Claddagh: 612 Selby Avenue International Cuisine age” in the Twin Cities, and had may years of Saint Paul, MN learning a variety of skills, from photography to We shop o Selby at La-Fusion Cafe marketing, design and videography. She worked as a corporate trainer for a nationwide photo studio BY JERRY ROTHSTEIN After returning to Hudson to raise her daughter, Coffee Benson Mwangi has been cooking for most she worked as project manager for a marketing Bakery of his life. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, he company, and won two Regional Emmy awards for about the recipients as well. Catering received his first culinary degree from Nairobi public service announcements while a student at She offers a broad range of possibilities and prices; many are not your typical gifts. You’ll North Culinary College, where the curriculum Century College. WWW.CLADDAGHCOFFEECAFE.COM included international cosines as well as the With this creative background, starting to work find bath and body products, including a line fundamentals of management for food services at Dilly Dally gave Jenny a grounding in business, of her own. Kitchen and food-related products — purchasing, menu planning, presentation, and as owner she began to make changes, keeping are popular, and there’s section for baby gifts. staff support and the like. what worked and adding her own ideas and sense She uses her graphic design skills to create a ADVERTISE TODAY `Ben concentrated first on food and beverage of design. She learned quickly how much of her CommReporter_UFM_CCare_BW.vHR.pdf 1 3/14/18JERRY 651-587-8859 8:13 PM | [email protected] production, and came to cooking with his own time would go to paperwork, including ordering DILLY DALLY, PG 7 perspective. “Perhaps something came down to me now for seasons yet to come. Since the customer from my grandfather, who was a chef in colonial is her main concern, she gives them the time times. I know that eating involved many senses, they need, and this helps her stay in the moment including seeing, smelling and tasting. You have to herself. She looks for things that inspire her — and think about that if you want to be a real chef.” make her laugh. She is very focused on helping her customers find gifts, or clothing for themselves LA-FUSION, PG 7 that really work, so gets to know them and learn

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Paul Huttner of On April 10, 1983, the year I turned 30, a friend and Ramsey County Public HALLE O’FALVEY ARTISTA BOTTEGA. 937 West 7th. 651-493-0861; MPR reported 30 inches I woke up to a snowstorm. We watched as 17 inches Health Award artbottega.com; [email protected]. columnist of snow in St. Cloud. of snow rolled in at her cabin on Lake Elmo. We made Up North in Duluth and Two Harbors reported a decision to lay out all our cigarettes on the coffee BRAKE BREAD 1174 West 7th. 651-300-9136. United Family Medicine and Mitchell Hamline Photos from Cuba by Julie Redwine 17 inches. The Twin Cities got almost 8 inches. table so we could ration them out. We did not know School of Law were awarded a 2018 Ramsey Southeastern Minnesota schools were closed with when we would be able to get plowed out to get back County Public Health Award for their Medical- SCHMIDT ARTIST LOFTS 900 West 7th. Free pkg. 18 inches of snow. to town. I don’t remember if we even ate anything. Legal Partnership. The annual awards recognize CENTER FOR LOST OBJECTS. 957 West 7th. But then on Monday April 16, 2018, after the Feed the birds! They are starving living through individuals and groups who have made 651-504-235 centerforlostobjects.com. weekend blizzard, it was our second spring Snow these April snows. Many in the city have reported exceptional contributions to improving health Day, St. Paul Public Schools cancelled classes after seeing hawks just sitting in the trees the blizzard by advancing health equity in the county. 19.5 inches of snow rolled into blanket the city. It weekend. I myself have seen silent, stunned, stoic Only 40 percent of an individual’s health made the roads impassible. Even though it made the cooper’s hawks in the branches. My sparrows are is determined by genetics, medical care, and CHURCH BULLETIN city smell fresh, look brilliant and so white. quiet too. personal choices, while 60 percent of health 651-665-0068 Historically, it does snow in April and even in May We have our Garden Tour happening June 9, is determined by social and environmental [email protected] in Minnesota. We all know that, but it never seems 2018. My garden will be open with “Quilts on the factors such as income, access to health care, right. In 1893, April 19-20, St. Cloud was buried with Clothesline,” with a table to make your own 4" x 6" access to healthy food, housing, education, HUMBLE WALK LUTHERAN 30 inches of snow. April 5, 1933, Cook County had 28 quilt. It is an early spring garden tour. job stability, and personal safety. In addition CHURCH: Worship Sundays, 4:30pm inches of snow. In 1954, May 2- 3, 10 inches fell on Let's go birding anytime! Email: halleofalvey@ to treating a person’s illness, providers must Art House North, 793 Armstrong. the Iron Range, closing schools and setting records. gmail.com. address factors that may have precipitated Monthly gathering illness or that create barriers to treatment. at Shamrocks 5/21, 7pm. “For example, a regimen of medications WHATEVER…KEEPING YOUR VIEWS FROM THE GARDEN may hold a patient’s asthma at bay, but her HEART IN TUNE WITH WHATEVER condition cannot be cured until the mold LIFE BRINGS 5/3. Fellowship 8:30am, Bible It Won’t be Long Now and vermin droppings in her apartment are Study 9-10am. St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 530 Victoria. 651-228-1482 It is hard to think much about Cool season plants can be planted early as I addressed. Without remediation by the the vegetable garden since indicated last month, but the soil must be prepped landlord, her living conditions will continue to many of us are still digging and dried at the surface. Crumbly yet moist (not impact her health, and the issues likely affect the entire building, not just a single unit,” said KENT out after the near 20-inch wet) to the touch is a good indicator. Ana Pottratz Acosta, supervising attorney and PETTERSON snowstorm last weekend. The average last date of frost is about May 10. The weather report calls for This may hold for this year, but you need to watch clinical instructor at Mitchell Hamline School freezing weather thru April 21 and is expected to the near-term prediction to be safe on tender of Law and the Medical Legal Partnership. The be cool, dare I say cold, for an extended timeframe. started plants such as tomatoes, peppers, okra, condition may have a legal solution: an order Spring is here on the calendar but how it plays out basils, and squashes, which should be planned for to make the landlord comply with contractual, in the garden could present some problems, but planting in late May. statutory, or other requirements. Our program nothing to worry about yet. If you plant from seed, some warm season offers access to the guidance needed to bring The same guidance for every year will apply to crops such as corn and squashes will be more legal action.” planting your vegetable garden, but we will be about successful if planted in later May when the soil The Mitchell Hamline team is on-site at two weeks plus late. You can recover all of this lost has warmed. Seeds planted too early before soil United Family Medicine three days a week. time through a quick response with your planting as has warmed will wait for the soil to warm, but Law students provide legal assistance to the weather warms and the ground dries. can rot if the time frame is extended by wet, cold patients under the supervision of an attorney, If you were lucky enough to have your ground weather. Given the weather pattern this year, and have met with more than 300 people over West 7th Community Center West 7th Community Center West 7th Community Center ready for spring planting last fall you can go ahead these problem conditions should be expected for the course of the partnership. with seeding as soon as the soil can be worked. warm weather plants. Turning the soil is not necessary if you cleared We are not in trouble for good production in the ground and don’t walk on it, to minimize soil compaction after a minimum of raking off. GARDEN, PG 7

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DILLY DALLY, PG 5 also carries a number of brands that “give back” line of t-shirts. With a good connection with — companies that donate an item for every one local artisans and crafts people, she can offer sold. She says, “Everything I carry I have bought jewelry, accessories, “St. Paul Ware;” and artistic and used myself, so I can really stand behind all my metalwork for inside and out." products.” And she offers free gift wrapping for all Always looking for new ways to grow, Jenny purchases, in her custom designed lime green and listens to her customers and the ideas they come polka dot boxes. Why? “Because it’s not a gift until up with. When she added women’s clothing, she it’s wrapped.” made sure to carry the full range of sizes. She plans DILLY DALLY GIFT SHOP & CLOTHING, 261 soon to add a line of practical shoes like Danskos West Seventh at Walnut. Dillydallygiftshop.com; and sandals, looking at the needs of health workers call 1-715-381-8424. Open Tues-Thurs 10am to 7 at United Hospital and other local agencies. She pm, Fri & Sat, 10am to 9 pm, Sun noon to 3 pm. LA-FUSION, PG 5 With his many years of international experience, He worked at hotels in Kenya, opened and operated Ben has evolved a fusion cuisine that takes advantage of the best and most interesting elements of many WATERFEST AT LAKE PHALEN: 6/2, 11am-4pm, Phalen Regional Park. Free, family festival celebrating a restaurant for the owner for two years, and was our clean lakes with fun outdoor activities and hands-on learning. On the water: Water Parade at 11am. invited to come to Dubai and work for a chef there. countries — Fusion with Passion. His menu features Enjoy from a canoe, kayak or paddleboat, learn to fish, or participate in a fishing contest. In the park: Live Soon he was offered a position at the world-class breakfast sandwiches and pastries (his baker music and dance, water games, climbing walls, a jump castle, native plant giveaway, Passport Odyssey Burj-Al-Arab Hotel, in the Almaz Restaurant, in is a woman from Jamaica), sweet and savoury with great prizes, live animals, food vendors and lots more! Visit rwmwd.org/get-involved/waterfest. Jumeirah Beach. The position allowed Ben to expand crepes, fruit smoothies, salads and sandwiches, his knowledge and experience of international cuisine, gourmet Panini and house made pizza. Fusion means AUTHOR READING WITH CHRIS BREMICKER: 5/2, illusiontheater.org. Riffs on the roots of American working with Michelin starred chefs for six years. integrating different cuisines and ways of cooking, 3:30pm at West 7th Community Center. Join author racism and its consequences for society. Each In 2009, though, her received the green card to blending flavors that turn out to enhance one another. Chris Bremicker and special guest, mezzo-soprano performance will be followed by a facilitated the U.S. her had applied for and came to the Twin He especially loves French and Italian cooking. Megan O'Leary, for a reading from My Medicine discussion about race and diversity. Ben is slowly expanding the menu and offering Cabinet & Other Stories. 265 Oneida. 651-298-5516. Cities, where his brother had already settled. His RAMSEY COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PLANT wife Bibiana is a nurse on Neurology at United catering for small or large meetings and events. BLOOMING PLANT SALE. All proceeds go to charity. SALE: 5/19, 8am-12 “The Barn,” 2020 White Hospital, and the have two girls, Sonia, seven years, Anchoring his beverage menu, he uses his 5/26, 9am-2pm. Spirit of Hope Catholic (corner of Bear Ave., Maplewood. Perennials for sun, shade, and Laelle, nine months. homeland’s and one of the world’s great coffees— Hwy 110 and Charlton Road. Featuring 50+ varieties vibrantly-blossoming bedding plants, and nearly At first, Ben worked in the United Hospital kitchen, Kenya AA. of tomatoes (while supplies last), Perennials Galore, 30 varieties of tomato plants available, along with planning to open his own place as soon as possible. Master Gardeners available to answer questions. a great selection of hosta and an ever-increasing selection of herbs and native plants. Information at As his thinking clarified, he decided to start with a LA-FUSIÔN CAFÉ, 360 Sherman (Fort Road FEET DON’T FAIL ME NOW! The O’Shaughnessy: 651-704-2053 or [email protected]. smaller café, serving light meals and organic Kenyan Medical Building). Visit lafusioncafe.com or call 5/4, 7:30pm. 10th anniversary performance by coffee, and follow with a fine dining restaurant. 651-414-9303 to order for pick up. Hours: Mon to Rhythmic Circus, Minneapolis’s home-grown troupe VOLUNTEER WITH KIDS at East Side Learning Sat, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Sun. of internationally-acclaimed dancers and musicians. Center to help meet the individual needs of diverse $18-$38. Info: 651-690-6700, oshag.stkate.edu. children othrough one-on-one reading tutoring with K-2nd graders. Tutoring opportunities Mon-Thu GARDEN, PG 6 but check your seed packet labels carefully before VANISHING ICE: ALPINE AND POLAR 8am-5pm. Volunteers are asked to tutor a minimum purchase. Anything over 100 days to maturity LANDSCAPES IN ART offers a glimpse into the rich the vegetable garden this year. We have plenty of one child, once a week for about 45 minutes, but could be a problem this year. cultural legacy of the planet’s frozen frontiers. Ends of time for all of our favorites to reach maturity, most people tutor many more. Training, materials, 5/13 at Weisman Art Museum, 333 E. 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