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Longfellow Nokomis Your community MMeessengerssenger newspaper since 1982 January 2013 • Vol. 28 No. 11 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com 21,000 Circulation Residents, public officials call for more transparency over airport noise levels

By JAN WILLMS communities across the country A Nov. 19 decision by the have discussed, so far without Minneapolis Airport Commission success.” (MAC) to compromise on RNAV “I think these tracks could flight paths has still left some res- have passed through quietly, if I idents and public officials calling and John Quincy (Ward 11 coun- for more study and transparency cil member) were not watching when it comes to airport noise these issues so closely,” Colvin levels. Roy said. She added that this A standing-room-only meet- issue is connected to the long ing was packed with residents term plans for the airport and who were concerned about how they should be considered to- the proposed changes in flight gether. plans would affect their daily liv- Colvin Roy said she thinks ing. it’s likely this proposal will be The Federal Aviation Admin- back. istration (FAA) proposed using “We have garnered a lot of satellite technology to alter flight support for the city’s position paths to save fuel and promote that additional information is safety. But a spirited response needed, so I’m very hopeful that from affected residents led MAC we will get it,” she said. “The City to only partially use the new sys- and our allies are ready to fight tem, rather than make it effective for this. We have great support for all plane departures. amongst our State and Federal “The compromise position representatives.” taken by the MAC reflects the A Nov. 19 decision by the Minneapolis Airport Commission (MAC) to compromise on RNAV flight paths has still left One of those representatives, fact that there are more opportu- some residents and public officials calling for more study and transparency when it comes to airport noise levels. (Photo Jim Davnie from District 62A, nities to direct RNAV flight tracks by Stefanie Berres) said he was pleased the MAC over lightly populated areas commissioners were willing to south and east of the airport compromise on the new naviga- than there are north and west of tracks over those cities.” consider it necessary for safety. well as much better communica- tion system at this time. MSP,” explained Patrick Hogan, Ward 12 council member “The MSP traffic control tower tion with the public is something “I think it’s accurate to say spokesman for MAC. Sandy Colvin Roy said the com- does an excellent job with current Colvin Roy said she considers im- this is the first time Minneapolis “While we believed there promise was what she and other procedures to safely move planes portant. residents have won on an issue would have been noise benefits officials had advocated. in our airspace,” she added. “There are a lot of unan- with the MAC,” he noted. “It north and west of the airport as “We understand that RNAV Colvin Roy expressed con- swered questions about what it would not have happened with- well, it was clear that there were tracks can benefit some commu- cern that Delta is purchasing would really be like to live under out the overwhelming response significant concerns among com- nities by directing planes over less older planes. one of these RNAV tracks,” she from residents in affected areas munity leaders in Minneapolis populated areas but we don’t re- “The planes are required to said. “Minneapolis has long ad- challenging the MAC and their and Edina. The MAC board took ally have the same options in be hush-kitted to a Stage 3 sound vocated for a better way to meas- process around this decision.” those concerns into account Minneapolis, so our choice is not standard,” she said. “South Min- ure noise. The current method re- Marian Streitz, a Nokomis when making the decision to en- so simple,” she said. “We don’t neapolis has been exposed to lies too much on statistical data resident for 37 years, was among dorse only partial implementa- want to stop other communities these planes before and their re- and averages rather than actual those attending the MAC hearing tion of the FAA’s proposal,” from realizing benefits they can moval reduced the noise we expe- noise measurements, and those Nov. 19. Although she said she is Hogan continued. identify, as long as we can protect rienced because new planes are averages do not fairly represent not directly under a flight path, Hogan said there would be the interests of our community.” quieter. I want to explore what what it is like to experience the she is concerned for residents no change in departure flight Colvin Roy said that RNAV else airlines can do to reduce the noise on the ground. To change who are. tracks north and west of the air- consolidates the routes that air- noise burdens from planes.” the way that FAA measures noise She said at the meeting she port so no areas of Minneapolis planes travel, and this means that A need for more study as is an uphill battle that many sat next to a young man who did would experience noise impacts some people who live under not think the FAA could do par- from RNAV departures around those routes will be exposed to tial flight changes, as suggested in MSP. more planes. “There are a lot of the compromise. “RNAV procedures do offer “Asked if some residents “They talked about opening significant safety, efficiency, air would carry an increased burden, unanswered questions up more gates at the airport as quality and noise benefits,” the FAA said yes,” Colvin Roy about what it would really the economy improves,” Streitz Hogan noted, “but it was clear said. “What we need to under- said. “At some point they are there was significant concern in stand is the magnitude of that be like to live under one of going to put RNAV into effect.” Minneapolis and Edina that im- burden as well as the magnitude She felt there have not been pacts of the increase in overflights of the potential benefits.” these RNAV tracks.” enough opportunities for resi- that would have occurred in Colvin Roy emphasized that dents to voice opinions on some- some areas might outweigh while it might be helpful to the - Councilmember thing that affects their day-to-day control tower to have every plane RNAV’s benefits. The MAC board Sandy Colvin Roy life. heard those concerns and opted in a certain destination on the not to endorse RNAV departure exact same route, she did not Continued on page 16 Davnie, Torres Ray to take on leadership roles at the Capitol

By IRIC NATHANSON Davnie said. “But that voice real- 1885 University Ave. After spending the last two ly wasn’t heard. The majority had years in the political wilderness a clear view of where they want- St. Paul, MN 55104 as members of the DFL minority, ed to go, and that didn’t allow 651-645-7045 Longfellow/ Nokomis’s two vet- for any bi-partisanship. It creat- eran legislators are ready to take ed a terrible process. We had to Publishers: on key leadership roles as part contend with a state shutdown Calvin deRuyter, Tim Nelson of the newly elected DFL majori- and with bills that were poorly Managing Editor: ty in the House and Senate. drafted. Often bills would come When the legislature con- before us that had blanks where Denis Woulfe venes on January 8, District 62 funding levels should have been Advertising: State Senator Patricia Torres Ray written in.” Denis Woulfe - 651-917-4183 will chair the influential Educa- “Now that we are in the ma- Colette Mullenmaster - 651-494-8047 tion Committee. Her House col- jority, we have a responsible to Photographer: league, Rep. Jim Davnie will listen to minority voices,” Stefanie Berres head the House Property Tax Di- Davnie continued. “We hope vision. Davnie will also chair the our minority colleagues will Production/Illustrations: bipartisan Ethics Committee. come to the table and work with Left to right, Mason Mitchell (volunteer assistant coach) Hugh Mayo, Bob Wasiluk Davnie, who had served in us in a bipartisan way, but we are Nathan Johnson (coach) and Michael Everett. Contributing Writers: the House majority during his not sure that will happen. Ideol- Iric Nathanson, Deborah Brotz, earlier terms, found the minority ogy still has a strong hold on the Jane McClure, Tesha M. Christensen, experience quite frustrating in other side of the aisle. If you Sherri Moore, Tom Gilsenan, 2011 and 2012. “I wasn’t able to don’t believe a program should Minnehaha Academy juniors Jan Willms do much more than serve as a voice for my constituents,” Continued on page 5 Michael Everett and Hugh Mayo win Minnesota Classic Debate title

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Page 2 January 2013 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Pedophile moving to Wenonah neighborhood Clarence J. Opheim molested 29 children, spent 20 years in St. Peter's sex offender treatment program

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN assault, and second degree as- eral lawsuit by several offenders an offender may live wherever he A well-known Level III sex sault. During one occasion when who argue that the Minnesota chooses. offender is moving into the he was 15 years old, Opheim was Sex Offender Program (MSOP) Sex offenders have always Wenonah neighborhood. involved in a scuffle with his subjects them to illegal indefinite lived in our communities but it In March 2012, Clarence brother and friends. A knife detention. If the state conducts a was not until passage of the Joseph Opheim, 65, became the ended up in his brother’s back, makeover of its program and be- Community Notification Bill and first person in the state to be re- and Opheim was charged with gins releasing sex offenders, Wal- Sex Offender Registration Act leased from the St. Peter hospital assault. ter is worried that more will be that law enforcement knew sex offender program. He has Opheim struggles with housed at Onkin’s two properties where they were living. Due to been living in temporary housing chemical dependence, specifical- on Sander Dr. Onkin is also the passage of these laws, law en- at Damascus Way in Golden Val- ly with alcohol. He completed a working to purchase another forcement can now share infor- ley since then. Police have had chemical dependency treatment property nearby on 33rd. mation with the public. no contact with Opheim there, program in the early 1990s and NENA has been assured by According to www.min- nor have they received any phone remains active in Alcoholics officials that they won’t “satu- neapolismn.gov, a sex offender calls about him. Anonymous. rate” the area. “But I don’t know may be assigned a Risk Level of I, Soon, Opheim will be resid- exactly what that mean,” said II, or III. ing in a staffed group home on NEIGHBORHOOD Walter. “Even two sex offenders An offender found to be a Sander Dr. in the Wenonah Clarence Joseph Opheim, born Aug. in this area will be a lot.” Risk Level I is considered the neighborhood. The non-secure MEETING HELD 15, 1947, is a white male, 5’10”, It costs the state $120,000 a LEAST likely to re-offend. building is owned by Onkin 214 pounds, with a large build, year to house each of its 600 sex An offender found to be a A meeting regarding Opheim was brown eyes, very short grey hair Properties, and is operated by the held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 at offenders at the high-security St. Risk Level II is thought to pose a Zumbro House, a program that (balding) and a fair complexion. He Peter and Moose Lake facilities. MODERATE risk of re-offense. In Crosstown Covenant Church. wears glasses. supplies residential services for About 25 people attended, this case, local law enforcement, individuals needing intensive be- which is a much lower atten- ALL SEX OFFENDERS MUST and victims or witnesses are noti- havioral supports. dance rate than at the first Level residing at is now owned by fied of the offenders’ release or Opheim will become the III Sex Offender meeting held Chris Onkin of Onkin Properties. REGISTER WITH STATE relocation, as well as any agen- fifth level III sex offender living about a decade ago. Nokomis “This particular program is better Lifetime registration is required cies that may serve a population in the 55417 zip code. East Neighborhood Association for the neighborhood than the for all sex offenders. The Min- at risk of victimization that are The group home is staffed Associate Director Doug Walter tenants who lived in the building neapolis Police Department located near the offenders’ home. 24 hours a day. Opheim will not recalled that over 200 people had before,” noted Walter. “People stresses that these notifications An offender determined to be allowed to leave without a attended that earlier meeting at are probably safer in the neigh- are not intended to increase fear, be the MOST likely to re-offend staff member supervising him. Keewaydin School regarding an- borhood now.” Because of the but instead believe that an in- is assigned a Risk Level III. In this He will have limited internet ac- other sex offender. But over the drug use and crime there, NENA formed public is a safer public. case, local law enforcement, vic- cess, and is not allowed to own a years, as more sex offenders have had focused on cleaning the area The Minneapolis Police Depart- tims or witnesses, and any agen- cell phone. come and gone, attendance has up. ment has no legal authority to cies that serve a population at The Department Of Health dropped at the community noti- However, Walter is con- direct where a released offender risk of victimization may be noti- and Human Services will super- fication meetings. cerned about what the future may or may not live. Unless fied, as well as the general public vise Opheim’s day-to-day activi- The home Opheim will be might hold. The state faces a fed- court-ordered restrictions exist, through a community meeting. ties and have regular face-to-face contact. His movements will be managed and monitored, and he will wear a GPS tracking unit. Transportation will be supplied as needed. Speaking to a child or drink- ing alcohol violates the condi- tions of his release. OPHEIM’S CRIMINAL HISTORY Opheim spent 20 years at St. Peter. He is a sex offender who molested 29 children in the 1970s and ’80s. According to a state docu- ment from 2011 detailing why he had been denied discharge, Opheim gained the trust of kids in his Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood by being the “neighborhood nice guy,” offer- ing them candy and soda. His other victims were children of women he befriended in bars. There is no record of stranger-to- stranger sexual contact. Opheim often initiated con- versation with his victims that led to secluded contact at other locations, including his home. His record indicates sex of- fenses against predominantly male children ranging in age from 8 to 17 years old; however, his victims also included female children. Some of these offenses involved physical harm, threats of bodily harm, the use of weapons, and the use of alcohol. In at least one instance, Opheim paid a boy between $10 and $50 for each incident to keep his mouth shut. In addition, Opheim com- mitted a number of non-sexual crimes that included: two counts of burglary, petty theft, aggravat- ed criminal damage to property, aggravated forgery, criminal dam- age to property, breach of peace, www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • January 2013 Page 3 Viewpoints Messenger For more information on submitting letters or news announcements to the Messenger call Denis Woulfe at 651-645-7045.

This had been a good night at the Christmas and it hurts, hurts so coffee house. Good music — the much. kind which makes you glad to be “I don’t want to do anything, I a host on a local stage. Good don’t want to see anybody. And I conversation — the kind which Hiawatha Notebook certainly don’t want to be part of makes you glad to have a hand in By TOM GILSENAN any ‘ho, ho, ho,’ stuff.” building community. “You want me to turn off the Now the doors were closed I don’t want to be part of any ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’ stuff Christmas music?” I asked. and the lights were off — except “No,” Peggy replied. What for those onstage where I was sit- you’re playing is okay.” ting. It was quiet. wondered just exactly what I might be getting into. There was another few moments of silence. Then But then...I thought I heard a knocking on the front “What took you so long?” Peggy said when I came Peggy said: “Do you think I’m crazy? Is there something door. Probably just imagining things, I thought. Or the back to the stage. “You were gone forever. I was about wrong with me? The people at my work say I should just wind is rattling the door again. But then I heard it again, ready to put your face on a milk carton.” ‘get over it.’ But I’m not going to.” clearly someone was knocking. “I don’t think I was gone that long,” I responded. “No, I don’t think you’re crazy,” I said. “You’re sad. I went to the door and opened it. In popped a young “Anyway, I’m back, and you were telling me...” My friend Kate used to say that at times like these we’re in woman. “Oh thanks,” she said. “It’s so cold out there. Peggy resumed her story. She really wanted to go to a ‘slough of despond.’ “ “I’m Peggy. I was going to come earlier. But I couldn’t her dad’s house for Christmas. But she wasn’t welcome “A slough,” Peggy said. “I like that. So what do I do.” drag myself out of the house; I was so depressed. anymore — something about calling her stepmother a “I’m not sure,” I said. “You’ve actually caught me at a “My friend Laura, your friend, too, I think, said I “witch.” And she didn’t really know where her mom was. time when I’m missing one of my best friends, too.” should come talk to you. So here I am. Say, do you have “Was that Kate?” Peggy asked. “Did she die? Oh, I’m any coffee left? Wait, I hear you have really weird soda, sorry, I guess that was rude.” like sweet corn and pumpkin pie.” “Well, yes, Kate was a very good friend of mine. And, She went on like this for several minutes, throwing yes, she died — several years ago. And I do miss her. We whole paragraphs at me like a character in a James Joyce worked together at community newspapers a long time novel. Then suddenly she stopped. “Oh sorry, you haven’t ago. And then we each went out and started a newspaper said if I can come in or if I could talk to you. May I? Can of our own. I?” “But actually I was thinking of someone much more I told her to come in and pointed to the stage. “I’m recent. You meet a lot of people along the way in life. A sitting up there. Why don’t you join me?” number of them become your friends. A few, a very few, I got a soda pop called S’mores and two glasses. She become best friends. You get very close; you trust each poured the pop and tried it first. “Weird” was her assess- other; you lean on each other. Best friends put little foot- ment. prints on each other’s hearts. “So what’s up?” I asked. “It’s a best friend like that that I am missing this First, she responded with more speed paragraphing Christmas. One who, like yours, seems to have vanished. — from northwest Iowa, younger brother, parents split, Same as you, not a call, an email or a text. And I thought here in college, no place really to go anymore for holi- we were very close. So I guess I know a little of what you days. But all that was okay because she had been planning are talking about. She paused and then said: I’m here because I’ve lost to spend Christmas with Cathy. Cathy was her friend — “So what do we do?” Peggy asked. “Can we make this one of my best friends. And it hurts. And it’s lonely. And her best friend. “Did you ever have any best friends?” she hurt go away — or at least not hurt so much?” it’s Christmas. asked. But she didn’t wait for any answer. She hurtled “Probably not,” I replied. “That’s the thing about best “Laura said you’d be good to talk to about this. But I right into another paragraph. friends; we want them to be with us for the good times don’t know, you’re old — ah, well, I mean you’re a lot “Now, I’m just so sad,” Peggy said. “Cathy moved and especially for holidays. When they’re not, well... older than me. You’ve probably had the same friends away last summer. We had promised we would stay in “Anyway I don’t think there’s anything wrong with since third grade and I’ll bet your family isn’t all screwed touch. And get together at Christmas. But I haven’t heard feeling sad.” up like mine.” a word from her since she left. Not a text, not a call, not “Ha,” Peggy said, “so here we are wallowing in a sty “Well,” I said. “That’s a lot to talk about. I think I’ll an email, not even a letter. And she even took down her of despond.” go make some coffee. Be back in a bit.” Facebook page.... I walked into the kitchen and made the coffee. And There was a pause. Then she said: “And now it’s Continued on page 16

The horses are loading up on be their inspiration! And if your carbs for the hayrides, the face- project is not quite finished, this may painter is stocking up on paint, be the incentive you need to com- KidsDance is tuning up its plete it. playlist and practicing new NENA (Nokomis East Neighborhood Association) The tour is a celebration of city dance moves, and the residents BY RITA ULRICH AND DOUG WALTER, NENA STAFF living that encourages homeowners of the fish pond have been wait- to improve existing homes, and to ing all year for the Night Before The Night Before New Year’s Eve Party Offers Free Family fun complement the neighborhood if New Year’s Eve Party: they build new. For more informa- tion, call Tour Coordinator Margo Sunday, December 30 Party is sponsored by NENA and the Nokomis Commu- Ashmore at 612-867-4874 or email [email protected]. 5:00 – 8:00 pm nity Center/Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Nokomis Community Center The application can be downloaded from www.MSPHome- 2401 East Minnehaha Parkway Tour.com under “submit a home.” Helping! The evening will be full of activities—a jazz ensem- We need about 40 volunteers to make this a great event. ble from Southwest High School will play from 5:00- You can help with games, food preparation, decorations, Happy New Year 6:00, KidsDance will spin kids-favorite music 6:00-8:00, bonfire and hayride safety, and other jobs. Please consid- hayrides will run 5:30-7:30, and the photo booth, crafts, er volunteering for a shift or the whole event. Your help from all of us at NENA! facepainting, carnival games and marshmallow roasting makes a difference! Call Rita Ulrich at (612) 724-5652 or will run all evening. Grab a chili dog or beef dog with all email [email protected] the fixings, 1919 root beer, hot chocolate or a cold drink Upcoming NENA Meetings and Events to keep your energy up. And have your noisemaker ready for the countdown to the New Year at 7:55 pm. It’s al- Recent Remodel? The Home Tour Wants You ways a blast – no matter what your age! Have you remodeled a kitchen, bath, master suite or whole Night Before New Years Eve: 5-8 PM, Sunday, December Everyone is welcome, and the event is free, including house? Added on, or finished existing space in attic, base- 30, at the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 East Min- the food! We do appreciate your donations, which go a ment or garage? You could be one of the 50 homes featured nehaha Parkway. long way to offsetting the cost. So bundle up the kids, on the 2013 Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour. The NENA Board: 7 PM, Thursday, January 24, at NENA. and head over to the community center. To ease parking tour is scheduled for April 27-28, and the deadline for congestion, Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha nominations is January 15. You can nominate your house Please note, the NENA office will be closed the first Falls will be running a shuttle throughout the online by going to www.mpshometour.com or by calling week of January. If you need to get a hold of us, we will evening. We will post the route on our website Tour Coordinator Margo Ashmore at 612-867-4874. be checking phone messages for urgent issues. (www.nokomiseast.org) or you can call the NENA office During the tour, thousands of visitors find homes of Last-minute schedule changes are posted on our Cal- (612-724-5652) for information. similar vintage to their own, in neighborhoods of interest, endar page at www.nokomiseast.org or you may call In its 13th year, the Night Before New Year’s Eve or focus on a particular type of remodel. Your project could (612) 724-5652.

Page 4 January 2013 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Protecting yourself and your family against sexual violence

Personal Safety Tips thing doesn’t feel or seem assaulting them, according Level II sex offenders consti- right, talk to you, a teacher, • Consider joining your to the Minnesota Depart- tute the second largest num- or another adult they trust. neighborhood block club. ment of Corrections. Con- ber of offenders, with Level FOR CHILDREN Neighbors that know each trary to popular belief, most III’s making up the smallest FOR ADULTS other are more likely to sex offenders do not assault number. • Assure your children that look out for one another. If strangers. They look like they can talk with you about • Keep your windows and no club exists, contact local anyone else. They are our • Sex offenders are NOT questions they have about doors locked whether you Crime Prevention Specialist friends, family members, placed in any neighbor- good touch versus bad are home or not. Some Sue Roethele (612-673-2839 and community leaders. hoods in the city of Min- touch, what to do if a break-ins happen even or sue.roethele@min- They are most often people neapolis. Once they are re- stranger approaches them or when you’ve just stepped neapolismn.gov) for more we know and trust. leased from prison, they are if someone they know acts outside to water your lawn information about starting a free to live wherever they inappropriately towards or shovel snow. block club, attending a per- • In Minnesota, the most choose. Most offenders are them. sonal safety workshop, or common sex offense com- released to the jurisdiction • If you live in a security scheduling a home security mitted by those that have that originally gained con- • Remind your children basic building, do not let in peo- check. gone to prison is that of viction and is overseeing safety rules: never talk to ple that you do not know, child molestation. The sec- their probation. This juris- strangers or accept rides even if you think you may From http://www.min- ond most common is rape, diction cannot legally deny from people you don’t appear impolite. Remember, neapolismn.gov followed by incest and then them residency. Offenders know; watch out for com- if they are there for a legiti- sexual offenses that fall into that want to move outside mon lures and tricks (a lost mate visit, their host will let a category listed as “other” that jurisdiction must ob- adult wanting directions, them in. (prostitution, pornography, tain permission prior to asking you to help look for Facts about Sexual etc.). moving and may be denied a lost pet, offering you • Consider taking a personal Violence in Minnesota residency. money, candy, toys in ex- safety class and scheduling a • Of the over 1,300 registered change for a favor, etc.). home security check, both sex offenders in Minneapo- of which are conducted free • Over 90% of all convicted lis, the largest number of • Teach them to use the of charge by the Minneapo- sex offenders knew their vic- those (subject to Risk Level buddy system and to listen lis Police Department. tims (according to victim in- assignment) are Level I’s. - Compiled by Tesha Christensen to their instincts – if some- terviews) prior to sexually

ing forward to her new position made the scapegoat for what needs to be part of a broader ef- That might enable us to help Leadership roles as chair of the Senate Education some see as the deficiencies in fort to stabilize the state’s fiscal bring in more tax dollars while Committee. “The chair’s key role the public education system. We system over the long term. “We cutting the overall sales tax rate. Continued from page 2 is to help set the agenda for the need to move away from that ap- can’t keep lurching from one cri- “The people of this state are exist, it is hard to have a discus- committee. We can’t control the proach.” sis to another, as we have done in ready for a long-term solution to sion on how it should be struc- outcome of the committee’s de- Davnie said his role as chair the past,” Davnie said. “It’s clear our fiscal problems and that tured.” liberations but we can help iden- of the House Property Tax Divi- that we will need to look at new needs to happen in the new ses- Torres Ray said she shared tify consensus positions that will sion will be to guide the commit- revenue sources to help us deal sion,” Torres Ray said. “The grid- Davnie’s frustration about the increase the likelihood of posi- tee through the legislative with a deficit that could exceed lock and polarization that we legislative process during the past tive actions on policy issues.” process. “We will need to make $3 billion when inflation adjust- faced in the last session is just session. “The Senate used to have During the upcoming ses- sure that committee members ments are included. not acceptable. Working with the a tradition of bi-partisanship, but sion, the Education Committee’s have a broad base of understand- “Income tax rate adjust- governor, we can come up with a that was not the case during the agenda will include the con- ing about the current system and ments need to be part of the long-term solution. And that will 2011-2012 session,” she said. tentious issue of teacher tenure will be able to evaluate the vari- equation, but we will also need include some increases in taxes “Those of us in the minority and evaluation. “In the past this ous reform proposals coming be- to look to the sales tax as another for those who are most able to could not get our bills heard, and issue has been used in partisan fore us.” revenue source. One option is to pay. We campaigned on that even when we got a hearing, our way to attack teachers and pub- The Tax Division’s incoming broaden the scope of the sale tax theme. President Obama cam- bills were bottled up. “ lic education in general,” said chair said that any revision to to include products and services paigned on that theme, so it is Torres Ray said she is look- Torres Ray. “Teachers have been Minnesota’s property tax system that are not currently covered. ready to happen.”

Join the fun at The Night Before New Year’s Eve Party Dec. 30

Young guests dancing to the moves of KidsDance’s floor DJ’s at the Night Before New Years Eve celebration. Everyone is welcome at this free event, held Sunday, December 30, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy. www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • January 2013 Page 5 Next Deadline: Jan. 21 What’s Cookin’... By COLETTE MULLENMASTER Bergan’s Supervalu with Steve Bergan and Staffers

CM: How and where did Bergan’s Supervalu get its have grown up with start and how did it come to this location on Cedar our neighborhood. Avenue in South Minneapolis? This is our small town business. SB: I’ve worked in the grocery business since I was sixteen. Carryout to corporate manager for Red CM: Is there a Owl. In 1980, my wife, Marsha and I, purchased a special memory that Red Owl store in St. Peter, MN. In 1985 we pur- stands out over the chased the store at Cedar Avenue. We were a Red Owl until SuperValu purchased Red Owl. We were years? a Red Owl until we were the last Red Owl in Min- JC: You ask for one neapolis. Thus we became Bergan's SuperValu. We special memory-not are privately owned since 1985. Bergan's Super- possible. We have hundreds of special memories. Valu is owned and operated by Steve & Marsha Hundreds of young kids have worked for us dur- Bergan. All we do is buy product from SuperValu. ing the last 27 years. Many have worked through We are a small business that has supported the high school and college and become wonderful neighborhood for the last 27 years. adults. We hope their experience with Bergan's has helped in a small way. We have grownup with CM: What is it that Bergan’s Supervalu considers the neighborhood. We have experienced happi- as the best thing about doing business in this ness, sadness. Many of our customers have passed community? away, sold their homes and moved in with rela- tives or into assisted living. We have experienced SB: Remember we started in a small town, St. Peter. this with our customers. We donate hundreds of Our store is located in a neighborhood that is very gift cards each year to the schools, churches and similar to a small town. We know our customers. We neighborhood events each year. We love our treat them as neighbors. We thank them and appre- neighbors and hope they love us at Bergan's. ciate them as supporters of our small business. We Sugar Cookies Mix powdered sugar, margarine/butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except gran- TIP! Makes about 60 cookies ulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet lightly with short- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar ening. 1 cup margarine or softened butter (the best) 1 teaspoon vanilla Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract floured surface. Cut into desired shape with 2-2 /2 inch cookie 1 large egg cutters. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet. 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from 1 teaspoon of baking soda cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack and again sprinkle with granulat- 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar ed sugar. granulated sugar to cover after baking Eat and enjoy. Start a holiday tradition.

Bergan’s Supervalu 4715 Cedar Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55407 • www.berganssupervalu.com

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What is “urban agriculture”? Most broadly, the term refers to growing and raising crops and animals in an urban setting for the purpose of feeding local popula- tions. It can include community gardens, commercial gardens, community support agriculture (CSA), farmer’s markets, personal gardens and urban farms.

tablish community gardens on offer residents the opportunity to any of its park land, it does man- learn more about how to garden. age several demonstration gar- The knowledge can then be ap- dens. The largest one is Shady plied to growing any kind of Rivers at the Theodore Wirth Re- plant. An area of growth for MPRB gional Park. There youth learn might be to not only demonstrate now to plant, harvest and process this type of gardening, but to also food. It is then donated to local actively teach it. “We know that food shelves. people want more programming,” MPRB does rents four parcels observed Cannon. Classes might of land it obtained through tax include how to improve the soil, forfeiture to community garden permaculture, and which foods to groups (Bancroft Meridian Gar- grow in which seasons. den, Soo Line Gardens and Shin- Also important to the MPRB gle Creek Neighborhood Associa- is that vendors in its parks practice David Rogers walks his dog past the Lake Nokomis Naturescape, a demonstration garden that illustrates how people can tion). There are another 7 possible composting, which Sandcastle, the incorporate native plants in their home landscaping. Demonstrations and classes on native gardens are a piece of Urban locations, including three within new vendor at Nokomis Beach, Agriculture in Minneapolis. Over the next few months, park staff are soliciting ideas and comments from citizens as they the Nokomis East neighborhood. intends to do. work to create an Urgan Agriculture plan for the city.Urban agriculture is about more than just community gardens, said One of the largest natural In Powderhorn, there is a rain Ginger Cannon of the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB). It encompasses everything from demonstra- demonstration gardens in the city garden project. tion gardens to farmer’s markets to serving healthy foods at rec centers. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) is the Nokomis Naturescape at MPRB could opt to focus 50th. It is also the focus of the more on any one of these efforts, popular Monarch Festival held or it could do something new. By TESHA H. CHRISTENSEN This plan will: urban agriculture as govern- each September that the park A number of ideas have been Confused about what urban • Define and prioritize com- ment organization. board helps organize. Three gar- suggested by citizens at communi- agriculture is and why the Min- munity needs Current urban agriculture in dens at Minnehaha Park (Longfel- ty meetings. neapolis parks department is in- • Provide recommendations the parks low Garden, Song of Hiawatha volved? to enhance community serv- MPRB is currently involved in Garden and the Pergola garden) Continued on page 10 You’re not the only one. ices a range of urban agriculture activi- It’s a tough thing to grasp be- • Guide allocation of re- ties. cause the definition of urban agri- While the MPRB does not es- culture is constantly evolving. sources to better support “In the city of Minneapolis, we’re still trying to figure out what it means,” said Ginger Cannon of the Minneapolis Parks and Recre- ation Board (MPRB). The official definition is this: “The effort to support production, consumption, distribution and waste management in an urban environment.” It is about more than just community gardens, according to Cannon. “Urban agriculture is every- thing from farmer’s markets to composting,” said Cannon. Those engaged in urban agri- culture activities may raise chick- ens. They may grow their own food in either a community gar- den or personal garden. Or, they may sell local foods at a neighbor- hood farmers market. The practice of urban agricul- ture helps to meet local food needs while providing environ- mental, health, social and eco- nomic benefits for the communi- ty. Public feedback desired MPRB is working to develop a comprehensive Urban Agriculture plan. The first step is to solicit public feedback. A series of meet- ings were held throughout the city in November and December, in- cluding one at the Nokomis Rec Center on Dec. 4. “We want to hear from the community,” said Cannon. “What are the things you think the park should support?” Comments are still being taken via the MPRB web site. There is a link to the Urban Agri- culture Survey at www.min- neapolisparks.org on the left navi- gation bar on the home page.

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • January 2013 Page 7 By JILL BOOGREN help them compare costs. They’ll For Longfellow resident be more likely to move into Jason Holtz, installing solar was lower cost buildings, which may the next logical step in a many- lead to changes being made in year journey to reduce energy Confronting climate change: less energy efficient buildings. use. The incentives were too Another big opportunity in- good to pass up: Rebates from volves supporting alternative Xcel Energy and the State of Min- sources of energy as part of the nesota plus a federal tax credit al- Local solutions to a global problem renegotiation of the city’s fran- lowed him to install solar at chise agreement with Xcel Ener- roughly one third the cost. gy, last done 20 years ago. Deni- Now for six months out of son said Xcel Energy has already the year his household is pro- threatened to take away the solar ducing almost as much energy as awards program, which they they’re using, which helps earn agreed to continue after receiv- back their investment. ing tremendous support for it. It was important for Holtz Rebates are now offered through to use a local business, so he 2015, Denison said, but there’s a turned to Longfellow-based Ap- cap on spending, which is met plied Energy Innovations, which very quickly. specializes in renewables and Local actions, such as the energy efficiency. Open since signal improvements along Hi- January 2010, the company is awatha Avenue, help reduce now adding staff, more than emissions as well. quadrupling its number of em- “Any time that you’re not sit- ployees in three years. Presi- ting with your car idling, there dent/Owner Dustin Denison es- are energy savings,” said Colvin timates 80% of business next Roy. year will be solar installations. For Longfellow resident Jason Holtz, installing solar was the next logical step in a many year journey to reduce ener- The shift to one-sort recy- “In my observation, gy use. The incentives were too good to pass up: Rebates from Xcel Energy and the State of Minnesota plus a federal cling (tossing all recyclables to- Longfellow has the most in- tax credit allowed him to install solar at roughly one third the cost. (Photo by Jill Boogren) gether in the blue bin) should stalled solar out of any commu- make it easier for people to recy- nity in Minneapolis,” Denison 2012 was the hottest year on the city, business owners and ergy use. Michelle Schroeder, cle and thus increase participa- said, adding that this may be record “by a large margin.” It’s residents can take to reduce board member for the Izaak tion. This helps keep more waste challenged by the Kingfield what we can expect to see in the emissions. “This is about how Walton League’s Minnesota Divi- out of the waste stream, and neighborhood due to a bulk buy future, leaving concerns over we as a city and community take sion who serves on the Min- saves energy by reusing more arrangement. snow cover, flooding, fish habi- on the challenge of how we re- neapolis Citizens Environmental materials. Individual action and a tat, northern forests, and air duce our impact, collectively,” Advisory Committee and Green- Adding bikeways and cross- neighborhood commitment to quality. “The Minnesota climate said Slotterback. Step Cities, said reducing energy walks along 42nd St., and other green jobs are among many ways is going to look different than Council Member Sandy use in buildings is one of the bike- and pedestrian-related im- the City of Minneapolis hopes what you grew up with.” Colvin Roy, who supports hav- best and quickest ways to make provements, play a role as well. people will help confront cli- To help meet its goals to re- ing a plan to guide policy deci- an impact on greenhouse gas “I consider things that we’ve mate change. duce greenhouse gas emissions sions, noted a number of things emissions. done to encourage bicycling to Trends are clear: We’re al- 15% by 2015 and 30% by 2025, the city has already been doing “It’s one of the high energy be good action,” said Colvin ready feeling the effects of cli- the city is updating its climate to reduce energy use: changing use areas,” she said. “It’s a lot Roy. “Anybody traveling using mate change in Minnesota, action plan, last done in the to more efficient lighting, using easier to focus on a big building their own physical power is not where we’re seeing an increase early 1990’s. Working groups in better temperature controls in than lots of little entities.” Her using gasoline to burn fuel.” in average temperatures, espe- the areas of waste, land use and public buildings, reducing gas downtown workplace had an en- Schroeder, who has been a cially in overnight lows, an in- transportation, buildings and usage by police. Colvin Roy ergy audit done and found bicycle commuter for eight crease in precipitation by about energy, and environmental jus- sponsored an ordinance that $5,000 in savings the first year years, said the city still has a three inches per year, and a tice met throughout 2012 to de- limits idling to three minutes. by changing to more efficient ways to go to fully integrate bik- greater intensity in storms. velop recommendations expect- The city has green purchasing lighting. ing into our culture. She cites Brendon Slotterback, City of ed to go to the City Council’s and green fleet policies. Colvin Roy, who expects to cities like Amsterdam and Minneapolis Sustainability Pro- Regulatory, Energy and Environ- One new measure for which vote in favor of this require- Copenhagen, which have com- gram Coordinator, said we’ve al- ment Committee in February. a public hearing is likely in Jan- ment, said it’s a competitive pletely separate lanes and traffic ready observed that we’re having Of course it’s not about uary would require large com- market for building owners, and lights for bikes. more extreme rain events be- everyone going solar. The city mercial buildings (over 50,000 the disclosure will give tenants tween periods of drought, and wants to identify strategies that square feet) to disclose their en- easy access to information to Continued on page 9

Steve Haslach of Applied Energy Innovations, located on Minnehaha Ave., shows a solar panel to be installed on Jason Holtz’s Longfellow home.

Page 8 January 2013 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com place a door or some windows, add insulation or do weather stripping. “These baby steps can make a difference.” Many of these steps have added benefits. Weatherizing your home and driving less saves you money on utilities and fuel. Using renewables helps grow a local, green economy. Denison noted that Xcel Energy is a busi- ness from Texas, and we import all the coal and oil we use from North Dakota and Canada. “We don’t have those re- sources here, but we can do solar and wind. Let’s reduce our de- pendence on others and grow Dustin Denison and Chris Sibell of Longfellow-based Applied Energy Inno- our economy right here,” Deni- vations install solar on Jason Holtz’s Longfellow home. Holtz estimates that son said. He hires people from for six months of the year his household now produces almost as much ener- the community, some from the gy as is used. RENEW worker retraining pro- gram, and often uses Minnesota- ual budgetary or other dent that made products. He said 26 local Climate change decreases your energy usage, jobs are supported by a single waste stream, or greenhouse gas solar installation. “How local Continued from page 8 emissions, resident by resident can we go? I’m really proud of “This is something we really by resident, if you get everyone that.” need to encourage,” she said, to change one to two per cent, it Neighborhood livability im- suggesting the city needs more makes a pretty good dent in our proves as well. Having better bike racks and should imple- neighborhood and helps the city transportation options, more ment minimum bike parking re- as a whole,” he said. NENA has trees, and rain gardens can be quirements. “The public interest helped people with tree planting, beneficial for property values, is there to get off fossil fuels.” compost yard waste education, beautification, and water and air Nokomis East Neighbor- lower cost rain barrels, energy ef- quality, said Slotterback. Colvin hood Association (NENA) Board ficiencies, and home insulation. Roy said our reputation for being Chair Kent Knopp-Schwyn said The city would like to ramp environmentally aware and ac- neighborhood groups make a up participation in home energy tive attracts workers who choose difference by helping educate audits. For Holtz, doing so was to locate here. One-sort recycling (all recyclables go together into one bin) makes it easier residents about how they can re- very eye opening. “They can find “Reducing emissions, less for people to recycle. This helps remove waste from our waste stream, collect duce their bills and find the re- all the leaks in your house,” he energy use, cleaner water, that’s more materials for reuse, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Blue bins sources to do so. said. People see how they can what we strive for,” said Knopp- are arriving in neighborhoods in phases. (Photo by Jill Boogren) “If you can make an individ- take incremental steps, like re- Schwyn.

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • January 2013 Page 9 Merry Christmas to everyone, you ask?” and/or Happy Holidays too. The “Yeah, sure, it’s not like I miss house is cleaned and decorated, you acting nuts, but it’s odd.” both inside and out. Mr. M is sit- “Let’s celebrate by going out ting on the sofa with me, drinking The Old White House to dinner, I’ll even pick up the tab. a beer and watching the latest By SHERRI MOORE Have I been too demanding this weather report on TV. This is the year?” time I love the best. We are now “Yeah, sure, but why should prepared and free to enjoy the The push for the holidays is over this year be any different? How fruits (in a cake or not) of our soon can you be ready?” labor. guard on the Finnish-Russian bor- ent and simpler this year. I deco- that? It’s nice that we don’t have We had a wonderful dinner at Mr. M. has been removed der, than help me get ready for rated with fresh, red carnations to push to get the floor done, but , the restaurant, and I realized, not from household projects. He’s put Christmas. Ben also likes the and red poinsettias, and lots of he is at a loss without hockey. He everything needs to be done so in a valiant effort, and is still way wages he earns helping me. He’s scotch pine snippets from the tree. hasn’t even mentioned Mikko fast. I think I’ll set back the next too busy at work to help me. In the easiest assistant I have. So, Mr. M. has nothing but a Koivu in months! For you non- project for a month, and we can his place, I have brought back my Sean helped me buy the tree, month of celebrations and relax- hockey fans, Mikko is a supreme both relax. nephew, Ben, my son, Sean, and then brought it home and set it ation, when he’s not at work. He’s Finnish player on the Wild team, Happy New Year! Let’s have a my friend, Liz. Together, we up. We all love a real tree, but it’s earned it. He finished the dry who’s playing is most appreciated safe one. Please pray for peace. wrapped up several loose ends. a lot of trouble. He had it set up wall and painted the basement. I by Mr. M. Ben helped me do the prep work in just a few minutes, and it looks still have the floor to paint, but it It’s Saturday night, and Mr. (Sherri Moore is a freelance writer for our annual Christmas brunch. beautiful. can wait until after Christmas. The M. asked why I’m on the couch and resident of the Nokomis neighbor- The real reason he comes over is Liz came over and helped me whole idea was to have a nice writing my column, instead of hood. She and Mr. M. are in their to hang out with Mr. M. and ask put up all the decorations. There’s room for Mr. M. to watch hockey. racing around the house, barking twentieth year of renovating their old him a thousand questions about no Department 56 this year. I’ve As you know, no one’s watching out orders in preparation for to- white house. Sherri welcomes your when he was in the Finnish army. set it up for 28 years, and I’ve de- hockey this year. Do you think morrow’s Christmas Brunch. comments and can be reached at sher- Mr. M. joked that he’d rather be a cided to go with something differ- Mr. M. had anything to do with “Everything’s done. Why do [email protected].)

how to eat healthy. of discussions, the final plan will Urban MPRB could broaden its net go before the park board in late and seek to address the food 2013. desert in the city, those areas Sign up for email updates on agriculture where residents don’t have easy the project at www.min- Continued from page 7 access to healthy food options. neapolisparks.org. “These are all possibilities,” Some have encouraged the said Cannon. MPRB to set aside land for The Lake Nokomis Naturescape fea- demonstration farms. Others tures Monarch Waystations and but- want to see classes at the Rec Cen- WHAT’S NEXT terfly-friendly plants. It is one of ter kitchens on how to process Following these initial communi- several demonstration gardens food. ty meetings, the parks staff will around the city. Adding additional MPRB runs the largest child- now meet with focus groups. The demonstration gardens and classes care program in the city, and some first draft of the Urban Agriculture might be part of the city's new people want MPRB to use this op- plan will be completed by late Urban Agriculture Plan. (Photo by portunity to teach youth about spring 2013. After another round Tesha M. Christensen)

TASTE THE LOVE (have some gnocchi before the nooky-nooky)

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Serving Longfellow, Hiawatha, Cooper, and Howe neighborhoods

Gary Schiff and Ward 12 City - Offered 10 paid internships at it www.minnehahafreespace.org tance pedestrians must travel in Join the LCC Board of Councilmember Sandra Colvin Free Geek and the Minnehaha or facebook.com/minnehahafree- order to cross Hiawatha. Addi- Directors – Neighborhood Roy, residents of Greater Community Garden space, or visit 3747 Minnehaha tionally, wide crosswalks will be Longfellow are invited to attend during regular hours: 2-7pm Tu-F painted and accessible sidewalk - Grew fresh vegetables at the Seats Open! a meeting to discuss the poten- and 1-5pm Saturdays. ramps will be installed. Also com- Minnehaha Community Garden, tial of renaming Dight Avenue. ing in 2013 will be detailed engi- The Longfellow Community which were then distributed to Dight Avenue is named after neering work for the planned re- Council (LCC) has four open residents at VOA and the Alive- Road Project Updates neighborhood board seats. We Dr. Charles F. Dight who found- construction of Minnehaha Av- ness Project Coming in 2013 and 2014 will be are currently recruiting residents ed the Minnesota Eugenics So- enue, which is scheduled for 2014. a few road projects in the Min- who live in Cooper, Hiawatha or ciety in 1923 and was infamous - Offered workshops on post-trau- Hennepin County will reconstruct nehaha-Hiawatha corridor. In Longfellow neighborhood. Join- for promoting views on the ster- matic stress disorder, conflict de- Minnehaha Ave from Lake Street 2013, several intersections on ing the LCC Board of Directors ilization of people with disabili- escalation through improvisation, to 46th Street. Current plans Hiawatha Avenue will get im- is an excellent opportunity to ac- ties, who he termed “feeble- cooking and more call for a similar street layout provements aimed at making tively participate in the decision- minded” and “insane.” He was a as exists today, with slightly - The project resulted in three par- pedestrian crossings safer and making and leadership of the Nazi sympathizer and personal- wider boulevards. FFI contact ticipants gaining employment af- faster. At 46th, 42nd, 38th, 35th, community. Board members ly sent a letter to Adolph Hitler Spencer, 612-722-4529 ext. 5 or- ter their internship 32nd, and 26th Streets, curbs will meet monthly to review funding in 1933 praising him on his plan [email protected] be extended to narrow the dis- requests, respond to emerging to stamp out mental inferiority We would like to thank the Cen- needs of the community and plan among the German people. ter for Urban and Regional Af- for future events, activities and While Charles Dight was a Min- fairs, Minnehaha Communion programs. Board members of neapolis City Councilmember Lutheran Church, Free Geek, Calendar of Meetings and Events LCC have a long history of pro- (circa 1917) and resident of the Gandhi Mahal, Harvest Moon viding exemplary leadership and Greater Longfellow community, Backyard Farmers, Jill Bernard, have ensured that Greater his life’s work and personal Nadya Trytan, Charise Canales Longfellow remains a great place views are not an image that and the Minnehaha Community January 2013 to live, work and play. All levels Greater Longfellow would like Garden for their dedication to this Meetings are free and open to the public, and are accessible. to perpetuate. It is for this rea- project. Feedback from partici- of experience are welcomed at Check the calendar on our website www.longfellow.org LCC. You need only an interest son that we are inviting the pants has been overwhelmingly in community, to live in one of community to have a conversa- positive and we could not have ADVANCEMENT the above referenced neighbor- tion about renaming Dight Av- done it without any of our incredi- Wednesday, January 2 hoods, and a commitment to par- enue in a way that reflects the ble project partners! 7:00 - 8:00 pm community’s values of engage- ticipate in meetings a few hours a Fireroast Café month to become a member. ment and inclusivity. If you have any questions or concerns, 3800 37th Ave LCC welcomes diversity and en- FFI: [email protected] courages people from all walks of please contact Melanie at 612- life to join our board. When the 722-4529 ext. 4 or via email at RIVER GORGE COMMITTEE full spectrum of the community [email protected]. Monday, January 7 (Note date change) is represented through 7:00 – 8:30 pm leadership, our neighborhood Wrapping up the Hiawatha School Park reaps the benefit. Anyone inter- 4305 42nd St. E ested in more information about Neighborhood Partnership FFI: [email protected] the LCC board should contact Initiative Grant Melanie Majors either by phone COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS at (612) 722-4529 or via email at LCC is very proud to announce Tuesday, January 8 [email protected] the conclusion of the the Neigh- 6:30 - 8:00 pm borhood Partnership Initiative Minnehaha Free Space Meeting to Discuss Project (NPI) with Volunteers of 3747 Minnehaha Avenue America (VOA). Participants and FFI: [email protected] Renaming Dight Avenue community partners have accom- plished so much. Over the last NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, January 24th eight months we: Monday, January 14 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Engaged over 40 VOA residents LCC Office, 2727 26th Ave S St. James AME Church, transitioning out of prison and Youth Space Playshops 3600 Snelling Avenue S. back into the community FFI: [email protected] in the Fellowship Hall Thanks in part to a grant from the - Provided three community din- LONGFELLOW FAITH FORUM On behalf of the Longfellow Longfellow Community Council, Food security in Longfellow ners, which fed approximately 240 the Minnehaha Free Space at Community Council (LCC), people Tuesday, January 8 Ward 9 City Councilmember 3747 Minnehaha Avenue will be 12:00 - 1:30 pm putting on programming for youth of all ages every Saturday Bethlehem Covenant Church Longfellow Chili Cook-Off from 1pm to 3pm beginning Feb- 3141 43rd Ave S ruary 23, 2013. Every other week FFI: [email protected] WHAT: 2013 Longfellow Com- will feature ‘playshops’ where munity Council Chili Cook-off BOARD OF DIRECTORS youth can explore different topics Thursday, January 17 Fundraiser and skills like musical instrument and paper mache puppet making, 6:30 – 8:30 pm WHEN: Saturday, January 12th, Brackett Park 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00PM hip hop and spoken word, and in- digenous storytelling. The ‘in-be- 2728 39th Ave S WHERE: Minnehaha Com- tween’ weeks will feature art- FFI: [email protected] munion Lutheran Church, 4101 making activities and informal so- ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION 37th Ave S cial time for youth and families. 'Youth Space' will provide snacks, Tuesday, January 22 HOW MUCH?: Free for chili contestants, $10 for adults, $3 for learning opportunities, communi- 6:30 - 8:00 pm kids 12 and under ty, and fun! In order to make Brackett Park 2738 39th Ave FFI: [email protected] (suggested donation) Youth Space playshops best fit the needs and desires of youth WHAT’s INCLUDED?: All the chili you can eat until it runs participants and their families, out, homemade corn bread, trivia questions, activities for kids, join us on Saturday, January 12, Longfellow Community Council the chance to win a fabulous door prize and an opportunity to 2013 at the Minnehaha Free spend time with your friends and neighbors!Do you want to be a Space, 1pm to 3pm, for a free 2727 26th Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN 55406 chili contestant? Submit your entry at www.longfellow.org, lunch and community discussion Phone: 612-722-4529 download the entry form, fill it out completely, and send it to about Youth Space. All are wel- www.longfellow.org [email protected]. Entry deadline is Monday, January 7th. come. 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Restaurant, 4000 East Lake Street. programs. $5.00 gets you break- Dementia and We will start at 6:30 p.m. and fast, a gathering of great neigh- Longfellow music studio expands, changes memory loss plan to discuss ideas for next bors, and a hopeful start to 2013. year’s presentations and activities. Join us! Call: 612-221-0131 for name to Brighter Minds Music Join Longfellow/Seward Healthy Please bring names of speakers more information. A pair of beloved and award-winning local music programs are now Seniors and Minneapolis Commu - you would recommend, and top- offering expanded music education opportunities for children and nity Education for a presentation ics you’d like to know more adults under a new name: Brighter Minds Music. Formerly known as about dementia and memory loss about - if you know of a great gar- Do you prefer Dance Emily Ireland Music Studio and Musikgarten of the Twin Cities, the on Tuesday, January 15 at 10:30 den presenter, please bring their new Brighter Minds Music now offers a continuum of music educa- a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran contact information. Dance Revolution or tion from birth through adulthood. The recently launched Brighter Church, 2730 E. 31st Street. Is Minds Music website can be visited at www.BrighterMindsMusic.com dementia the same as Alzheimer’s FIFA Soccer? That focus on the musical journey - one that starts at birth, and disease? What else causes memo- Transition Longfellow Come and play your favorite continues on through adulthood, is a unique offering among Twin ry loss? This presentation answers video game and make your own Cities music programs, and helps ensure that students receive the these questions and includes tips hosts pancake pizza. We will start the video right type of music education at the right time - and just as impor- for communicating and relating gaming madness at 5 p.m. on tantly - that music remains an important part of your their lives and to people who have memory loss. breakfast Jan. 12 Saturday, January 19 - all are wel- grows along with them. Call Healthy Seniors at 612-729- Transition Longfellow will host come. While you are waiting for Brighter Minds Music offers group and individual piano lessons, 5799 for more information. it’s Second Annual Pancake your turn you can make your own as well as flute lessons. The teachers all have degrees in music - sever- Breakfast, a celebration of com- personal pizza. Meet you at al with master's degrees. Longfellow Garden munity, sustainability and local Epworth United Methodist at It also offers early childhood music classes for babies, toddlers foods on January 12, 2013, from 3207 37th Avenue S. Check us and preschoolers ages birth to 5 at several locations in the south Club – Jan. 9 meeting 9:30 p.m. – 12 p.m. at Bethany out on Facebook or at our website metro/Twin Cities area. They feature the Musikgarten program and are Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Av- http://www.mplsepworth.com/ designed to nurture the child's music aptitude by engaging families in This has been another wonderful enue South. singing, movement and instrumental activities which help attune the year for the Garden Club, with Join together for great pan- ear, refine the voice, and develop a rhythmic body. many new attendees and new/re- cakes (including gluten-free and Learn how to newing members. Feedback GF/dairy free), real maple syrup from presentations, the plant and other great things to eat, and make a pasty swap, July’s garden tour, and the live music. Russ Henry from Giv- What is a pasty you ask? A pasty is August potluck has been very re- ing Tree Gardens will update us a meat pie that miners would warding. We appreciate everyone on the Urban Ag Plan and other bring with them for lunch because who attended, became a mem- City-based local food initiatives it is a meal within itself. Come find ber, volunteered, supported the to help kick off Transition out how to make this tradition silent auction, or opened their Longfellow’s 2013 Chard Your yourself, it is simple, organic and amazing garden for the tour – Yard program. MN350 will also good for you. Thank you all! present on climate change in Learn from the Epworth ex- The Garden Club would like order to help kick off our 2013 perts who have been making them to extend an invitation to all to Faith Communities Climate Ac- for over 20 years. We will offer join the Executive Committee on tion Project. classes either Friday, January 11 or A pair of beloved and award-winning local music programs are now of- Wednesday, January 9, for a 2013 A silent auction of home- Friday, January 25 from 6 - 8ish. fering expanded music education opportunities for children and adults planning meeting to be held over canned and home-made foods Cost is $5 for food and you under a new name: Brighter Minds Music. Formerly known as Emily dinner (self-pay) at El Norteno and gifts will benefit these two walk away with your one pasty. Ireland Music Studio and Musikgarten of the Twin Cities, the new To sign up either call 612-722- Brighter Minds Music now offers a continuum of music education from 0232 or e-mail epworthof- birth through adulthood. [email protected] to make Guthrie comes to Nokomis Library reservations - space is limited. Soup and worship at Elevated Beer Wine Feeling a little Epworth Church and Spirits opens in cabin fever? Looking for a place to talk about Longfellow Looking for a reason to get out of life, enjoy a warm soup dinner the house? Come to our in-city and sing? Come to the intersec- Navigating a long road filled with retreat Saturday, January 26 to tion of 32nd and 37th at Epworth some surprising obstacles, two enjoy a fresh pancake breakfast, UMC Wednesday, January 16 at local entrepreneurs are prepared sledding, puzzles, games, crafts, 5:15 for soup and 6:00 p.m. to to share their vision with South movies, and nature walk around enjoy a informal, conversational Minneapolis. Longtime friends the neighborhood. You don’t based worship. Ryan Widuch and Tom Boland have to leave the city to get away We will have small groups dis- were determined to bring a craft just come over to Epworth United cussions to talk about everyday beer specialty store that also pro- Methodist Church, 3207 37th topics. Everyone welcome - kids vided a full selection of wine and Avenue. Come for the entire day, activities will be available too! spirits to their neighborhood at breakfast starts at 9:00 a.m. or 4135 Hiawatha Avenue. After over just part of the day - movies go a year of hard work they celebrat- late into the night. November Book Sale ed with a grand opening Dec - a great success ember 3rd through the 8th. Low-vision support Friends of East Lake Library truly Coldwater Spring dog group for seniors appreciate the support the sur- rounding neighborhoods and walkers meeting Longfellow/Seward Healthy Sen - neighbors have shown for the Li- iors’ Low-Vision Support Group brary through generous dona- On Sat. Jan. 5, 1-2 p.m., dog own- meets monthly on the second tions of books and, at times, the ers and their pets can meet with a Tuesday of the month at 1:30 nearly overwhelming crowds at National Park Service ranger to p.m. at Trinity Apartments (2800 November's Book Sale. All pro- learn more about bringing dogs Autumn and Haley Kimbal learned the techniques of state combat from E. 31st Street) and is facilitated by ceeds from the Sale go to pro- to Coldwater. Dogs welcome at a Guthrie teaching artist at an “Act Out for Teens: Duke It Out” pro- staff from Vision Loss Resources. gramming and materials for East this meeting, which happens at gram on Dec. 1 at Hennepin County Library – Nokomis. The program You do not have to be a resident Lake. Pet Supplies Plus, 4751 Hiawatha was presented in collaboration with the Guthrie Theater and funded by of Trinity to participate. Upcom - The hardworking Library Ave., Mpls. For details, contact the Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. More than two dozen ing groups dates are January 8 staff and crew of Library volun- National Park Service, 651-290- free theatre workshops for children, teens and adults are scheduled this and February 12. Call Healthy teers join with the Friends group 4160 or [email protected] winter at Hennepin County libraries. Photo credit: Hennepin County Seniors at 612-729-5799 for more (more volunteers) in sending out Library. information. this big thank you.

Page 12 January 2013 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Ford decommissioning site plan goes to Planning Commission

By JANE MCCLURE moval of materials in is also tak- The complex demolition ing place, including light ballasts, plans for the former Ford Motor light bulbs and oil. The paint Company Twin Cities Assembly shop interior is currently being Plant are in the hands of the St. cleaned out. Paul Planning Commission. Plant Winter weather could affect neighbors weighed in at a com- some aspects of work and even munity meeting Dec. 11 in the bring demolition to a halt, said Highland Park neighborhood. Jim Exline of Devon Industrial The site plan then goes to the Group. For example, before as- Planning Commission Zoning bestos is removed from the plant’s Committee for a public hearing at main building, it must be wetted 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 20 down. Contractors don’t want at the St. Paul/Ramsey County workers slipping on icy surfaces. City Hall/Courthouse, followed “Any water-related work would be by a full commission vote Decem- affected by cold weather,” Exline ber 28. said. Approval will allow the long- Transportation and truck awaited building demolition and routing are also issues the site other site work to move ahead in plan will address. About 65 vehi- 2013. Demolition, decommis- cles per day would be hauling ma- sioning and site preparations for The complex demolition plans for the former Ford Motor Company Twin Cities Assembly Plant are in the hands of terials out, or about 8,000 vehi- future redevelopment could take the St. Paul Planning Commission. cles total. At this point trucks and three to five years. The end result, not rail would be used to haul if no developer or developers plan reviews for large projects. Smith Group, and TKDA met with other aspects of site work. The wa- materials out. emerge right away, would be an Those are usually done by staff staff from several city departments tershed district is working on Part of the site plan reviewed area planted with grass. and not sent to the commission. November 27 to review the site measures to address water runoff centered on plant security and While the demolition isn’t Clapp-Smith said the large size of plan. Discussion of how to han- and erosion control. The MPCA, safety. Some water service will be likely to have direct effects on the Ford site and potential com- dle plant demolition and site which has been involved in past cut off, but a fire loop will remain South Minneapolis neighbor- munity impacts of demolition restoration has gone on between studies of pollution on-site, also in place for fire protection. When hoods across the river from the mean it’s important for people to the city and Ford representatives continues to be involved. The ex- the main plant comes down, a se- plant, the magnitude and time- weigh in with concerns and get for several months. The site plan tent of site pollution won’t be curity fence will go up. Fences will line for the work make it a hard information about the process. was submitted this fall and city known until buildings and slabs have screening material. project to ignore. “We want the public to know departments have been comment- are gone and more thorough test- St. Paul city staff did ask John Browning of Mannick & what to expect,” she said. ing on it since then. ing can get underway. Ford’s contractors to consider hav- Smith Group is one of the con- Representatives of decommis- Contractors are also working Contractors have already re- ing a small public viewing area sultants working on the Ford site sioning project contractors Devon with the Capital Region Water- moved equipment and furnish- along Ford Parkway, so that peo- plans. He said that decommis- Industrial Group, Mannick & shed District and the MPCA on ings from plant buildings. Re- ple could see the work going on. sioning of the plant and its demo- lition won’t be a loud, noisy process. “People hear the word ‘demolition’ and they expect a big wrecking ball and clouds of dust,” he said. That won’t happen at Ford. Messenger Demolition of buildings is being done in an environmentally sustainable matter. Metal is being recycled. Contractors are dis- See us online at: cussing crushing and reuse of some concrete on-site. That is an www.longfellownokomismessenger.com issue the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will have to weigh in on. An MPCA deci- sion isn’t expected until next spring. If concrete crushing is al- lowed, that wouldn’t happen until late summer 2013. The city is requiring Ford to limit its work between 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dust will have to be controlled. Specific routes will have to be used by trucks taking demolition debris off-site. Planning Commission mem- bers heard an update November 30 on the site plan, as well as on- going land use planning for the property’s future reuse. City Plan- ner Merritt Clapp-Smith said the complexity of the site plan war- rants a review for the entire com- mission, prior to the public hear- ing. “There are going to be a lot of questions on this and we want the commission to have as much in- formation as possible,” she said. The demolition plans and re- lated reports, which were most re- cently reviewed by city staff No- vember 27, are several inches thick. The plans include separate studies on everything from stormwater runoff to securing of the underground tunnels beneath the plant, where silica sand was once mined for vehicle window glass. The Ford property is the first demolition site plan to go before the Planning Commission in many years, if ever. Former and veteran commissioners cannot re- call a similar review. The city typi- cally only does demolition site www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • January 2013 Page 13 Redevelopment questions for Ford property linger

By JANE MCCLURE wrinkle is that Ford is only pushed back its initial repeatedly Planning for redevelopment cleaning up the property to in- postponed its closing date, the of the former Ford Motor Com- dustrial redevelopment stan- task force and city officials had pany’s Twin Cities Assembly dards. more time to look at the proper- Plant site has gone on for six “At some point the financial ty. years. It could be another three sustainability of redevelopment “The bad news is that it’s years or more before anything needs to be considered,” said taken us six years to get to this new is built on the site. A city Task Force Co-Chairman Tony point,’ said development con- task force, city staff, consultants Schertler. “If what we come up sultant Bob Kost. “The good and community members have with as ideas are not financially news is that it’s taken six years to spent countless hours discussing feasible for a developer, this site get us to this point.” different development scenarios, will sit with a chain link fence He said the task force, city possible zoning changes, open around it for a long time.” officials and consultants have space options and environmen- St. Paul Department of Plan- been able to come up with good tally sustainable redevelopment ning and Economic Develop- ideas and plans, as well as prin- measures. ment (PED) Director Cecile ciples to guide redevelopment. But will the vision and even- Bedor said that laying out zon- A few years ago the task tual master plan for the property ing ideas and a vision for the force came up with five potential be financially feasible for a de- former Ford site is a balancing redevelopment scenarios ranging veloper or developers? Has the act. from light industrial to largely economy changed to the point “We don’t get a do-over for a residential uses, the group and that some of the previous studies really important site for the city,” other community members did need to be revisited? she said. The challenge is be- studies of possible open space Planning for redevelopment of the former Ford Motor Company’s Twin Members of the Ford Site tween thinking big and wanting options and environmental sus- Cities Assembly Plant site has gone on for six years. It could be another Planning Task Force and city a legacy-type project, and bal- tainability of new development. three years or more before anything new is built on the site. staff debated those questions ancing that with the financial vi- Kost noted that while it’s not this fall. The task force will now ability of redevelopment. likely a developer would follow changes that occur over the years admit that there are many un- be on hiatus for several months Task force members also one of the five scenarios to the it takes to redevelop the site. knowns. Environmental studies as the planners complete their said that because the studies letter, the scenarios do provide Consultants from SEH, have yet to be completed so it’s work, after a series of meetings have taken so long, parts may information on what communi- Cornejo Consulting and DPZ & not known if there will be areas that examined zoning options need to be redone. “From a mar- ty members want and how dif- Company are conducting the of the former Ford property that for the property. ket perspective, the world has ferent uses could fit on the prop- study. After their report goes to are too polluted to accommo- Consultants and city staff fundamentally shifted,” said erty. the St. Paul Planning Commis- date residential use. Ford has al- will take the input they received Task Force Member Angie Kline. The latest studies have fo- sion, city staff will subsequently ready indicated that it will only from the task force and a do a She and others said the task cused on options for rezoning work with policy makers to de- clean the site to industrial rede- final report. That report will force may want a new market the property, either with the termine if any of the recommen- velopment standards, and it isn’t then go to city staff and to the study for the site. The last one city’s existing zoning code or by dations contained in the report clear how that could affect devel- Planning Commission for a was completed several years ago, developing a new zoning classifi- should be pursued, and if so, the opers who want to add residen- presentation, in early 2013. The before the economy went south. cation or classifications to ac- timing for doing so. If a new tial uses. zoning study will be used with Senior City Planner Merritt commodate redevelopment on zoning classification would be Part of the site is in the Mis- other studies to help guide site Clapp-Smith noted the task force the former Ford property. The added, for example, that would sissippi River critical area and redevelopment. and studies have gone on for studies are also focusing on eco- have to be reviewed and ap- part is affected by Minneapolis- Some task force members much longer than anyone antici- nomic, social and environmental proved by the Planning Com- St. Paul International Airport, so noted that the studies began dur- pated. Task force members were sustainability that relates to the mission and City Council. those two sets of restrictions ing a stronger economy, and that told the project was a two-year surrounding neighborhood; and Despite all of the planning could also affect new building has to be considered. Another commitment. But as Ford flexibility to respond to market for the site, task force members placement and heights. Neighborhood Churches Welcome You! Bethlehem Covenant Holy Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) St. Albert the Great Catholic 3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768 2730 E. 31st St. • 612-729-8358 E. 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S. • www.bethlehemcov.org www.htlcmpls.org 612-724-3643 Pastor Ryan Eikenbary-Barber Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:00 am Sunday Mass 9:30 am (Childcare available) Handicapped Accessible Education opportunities for all ages 9:45 am Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Children especially welcome Childcare available Daily Mass 8:15 am M,T, Th, F Dec. 23 & 30 Worship at 10 am Pastor: Jay Carlson Christmas Eve Family Mass st 5:00 pm Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Traditional Worship – Contemporary Candlelight Mass at 10:00 pm 4:30 pm Contemporary Worship Message – A Call to Social Justice Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 am 10 pm Classic Worship All are welcome – No exceptions New Year's Day Mass at 10:00 am Jan. 6, 13, 20: Contemporary Worship 8:30 am (Handicapped accessible) Sunday School at 9:45 am Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church Fr. Joe Gillespie, O.P. Classic Worship at 11 am 5011 31st Ave. S. • 612-729-2323 www.saintalbertthegreat.org www.lakenokomis.org Christ Church Lutheran Summer Worship at 9:30 am St. Peder's Evangelical Lutheran 3244 34th Ave. • 612-721-6611 Sunday Worship at 8:00 am & 10:30 am 4600 E. 42nd St. • 612-722-8000 Sunday Worship at 9:30 am (nursery; fully accessible) Worship 9:00 and 10:30 am, Childcare Provided Summer - 9:00 only Education Hour at 11:00 am Minnehaha United Methodist Education for all at 9:00 am Pastor: Kristine Carlson 3701 E. 50th St. • 612-721-6231 (Childcare; Wheelchair Acc., Braille) A welcoming congregation www.minnehaha.org Coffee 10 am www.christchurchluth.org Traditional Service 9:00 am Julie A. Ebbesen, Pastor Contemporary Worship 11:00 am (Sept.-May) www.stpeders.net Epworth United Methodist 10:30 am (June-Aug.) 3207 37th Ave. • 612-722-0232 Education for all ages 10:15 (Sept.-May) Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Worship 10:30 am (Childcare; fully accessible) of Minnehaha Falls Education: Adults at 9:45 am; 5212 41st Ave. S. • 612-724-3691 Children and Youth, 11:30 am www.trinityfalls.org (Childcare Provided) Sunday Worship Schedule (Wheelchair Accessible) 8:30 am Traditional, 11 am Contemporary Rev. Pam Armstrong Sunday School/Adult Education - 9:45 am Christmas Eve: 4 pm Family Service, Faith Evangelical Lutheran (LC-MS) 11 pm Candlelight 3430 E. 51st St. • 612-729-5463 Dec. 30 – 10 am Service w/Gospel Band Worship 9:00 am AA Meetings Tuesdays/Sundays 7 pm Fellowship Hour 10:00 am Education Hour 10:30 am Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Dan Matasovsky Projects of the Neighborhood Churches Include: Minnehaha Food Shelf, Serving People Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call us at 612-721-6231 Minnehaha United Methodist, 3701 E. 50th St.

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www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • January 2013 Page 15 “Nice, nice story,” Peggy said “Twilight? Feminism? You re- left us memories like the stories friend and I quoted that to each Hiawatha when I was finished. “That helps ally are weird,” Peggy said. we’ve just been telling each other. other all the time.” a little. Wish I could do that; “But I know what you mean They left us moments of great joy “My friend and I did, too,” I wish you could, too. But neither about great conversations — like (and a few moments of sadness, said. notebook of us has the address of our lost the ones which go on nearly all too). They loved us and that “I feel a little better,” she Continued from page 4 friend. night, ones you never wished changed us. said, getting up to go. “Hey,” she said, “I’ve got an would never come to an end.” “I know that’s not much to “Good, and you’re welcome I laughed. “That would be a idea. What if we told each other Again, we both fell silent for go on at the moment. And I still to come back tomorrow and help slough of despond.” stories about our best friend. I a few moments. hope your friend gets back in serve Christmas dinner at the cof- “Okay, a slough. But why think I’d feel better if I could tell I broke the silence. “I had touch — and mine, too. You fee house.” does it hurt so much?” a few stories — and hear a few this friend with a funny name, know, like in a movie, or some- “Thank you,” Peggy said as “I don’t know for sure. But I from you, too.” Gisela Konopka. She was very thing: we each get a text tonight she pushed open the door. “I’ll think it has something to do So we told stories, stories of wise. Some years ago, when I from our lost friend which begins be here.” with not being able to say good- road trips with our friends, sto- ‘lost’ a friend, I asked her the “Merry, merry” or something. “One more thing,” I said. bye. We imagine that when peo- ries of visits to art galleries and same questions you are asking And then we text back and forth “Look up in the sky tonight and ple leave, we’ll be able to say museums, stories of shared con- me. She said to me: ‘You loved until our fingers are tired. pick one star. Name that star for goodbye. Like at the end of the certs and favorite restaurants. this friend, didn’t you. Can you “That’s not very realistic,” your friend. And imagine that, story of Stuart Little. “Hey, what was the best love her enough to let her go?’ Peggy said. “You’re beginning to night after night, that star is your “But the truth is, you don’t movie you and your friend saw “At first, I didn’t like what sound like that Pollyanna girl. lost friend following you home.” get to say goodbye a lot of the together?” I asked. she said. In fact, I wanted to tell Are you her brother, Pollytom?” “Does that help?” Peggy time, perhaps most of the time. “Julie and Julia,” Peggy said. her she wasn’t helping at all.” “You got me there,: I replied. asked. And then you’re left with a sack “No kidding,” I said. “I “That sounds familiar,” “But it’s okay to hope. And in the “It has helped me,” I said, full of memories and a whole lot would have thought that film was Peggy said with a smile. meantime, or always, we can still “and it would be even better if I of doubts and questions like for someone ‘old’ like me.” “But slowly, very, very slowly carry this friend in our heart. Do knew someone else was doing ‘What did I do?’ And the more “It was really good,” she re- I realized what she was telling you know the lines from that e.e. the same thing.” you cared about that friend, the sponded, “especially the dia- me,” I said. Friends are gifts; best cummings poem: ‘i carry your “Okay,” Peggy said. “She got harder it is. logue. We repeated lines from friends are great gifts. And even if heart with me, i carry it in my on her bike, shouted “Merry Someone once told me that that show over and over. our best friends are gone forever, heart’?” Christmas” and rode off into the losing a best friend feels like a “How about you?” they left us this gift behind. They “Hey, yes. Peggy said. “My night. cheese grater is being dragged “I don’t know if this was the across your heart. “ best film, but it certainly was the “You’re not helping me at one which sparked the best con- they wanted general permission tion can be taken. all,” Peggy said. “Now I’m feeling versation I’ve ever had about a Airport noise from the MAC to proceed. I do Hogan acknowledged that worse. But a cookie might help remain concerned that the FAA where, how and when to imple- film?” Continued from page 1 temporarily.” “Are you going to tell me the will come back in a few months, ment RNAV departure tracks is “Okay, okay, sorry,” I said. name?” Peggy said, “or do I have “We need to have all the in- state that it’s too hard to imple- ultimately the FAA’s decision. “Have a cookie, have two cook- to guess?” formation before we can make ment the new approach on only “In this case, the FAA asked ies. “Twilight.” an informed decision,” she said, part of the airport and will say for the MAC’s endorsement, and “Then let me read you a “You must be kidding. You? adding that was part of govern- that the action by the MAC ap- based on public feedback, the story. It’s one of the ways I have Twilight. I’m surprised you even ment’s responsibility. proving partial implementation MAC board offered only a par- soothed the sadness inside me.” went to see the film. So what did Davnie said he remained is enough for them to proceed tial endorsement of FAA’s pro- Then I read her a children’s book you talk about?” concerned that the FAA does not with full implementation.” grams, Hogan said. “That said, called “I miss you every day” by We both laughed. yet have the information that it When asked for comment, the FAA could at some future Simms Taback. It’s the story of “Feminism,” I said. “In fact, needs to move forward on this FAA spokesperson Elizabeth date revisit the issue with or Emily Ann whose best friend has that was the best discussion project. Corey said the vote taken by the without the MAC’s endorse- moved away. She misses her about feminism I have been a “They testified several times MAC Nov. 19 approved a “par- ment. Ultimately, the FAA, not friend so much that she decides part of since I saw Gloria Steinem that they needed more informa- tial” package of RNAV proce- the airport, controls where air- she must go and see her. So she with two friends about ten years tion, yet want to proceed,” he dures that must be studied and craft fly and the procedures pi- decides to send herself by mail to ago. said. “The FAA also testified that reviewed before any further ac- lots use.” her friend.

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