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By Sarah CR Clark terrains. She has also seen fewer challenging behaviors. Joyful preschool children wiggled “The open space seems to have their way down Como Avenue to a diffusing effect on some of our College Park one recent morn- bigger personalities and we are not ing. Two teachers walked among experiencing children reaching them; one wearing a hiking back- sensory overload as we do in an pack containing a speaker playing enclosed space,” Duerr said. “Addi- “The Grinch Who Stole Christ- tionally, the children have bonded mas,” the other pulling a wagon over their shared adventuring and of water bottles, snacks and extra tend to work together rather than hats and mittens. in competition with each other.” The kids walked, jumped and Michael Townley, the mother rolled along the sidewalk, the bou- of son Miles who attends the pre- levard and any snow piles nearby. school, said she hopes that shifting 2020 Year in review I saw beautiful chaos as I accom- Molly Breen and Martha Duerr accompany their pod of students to the outdoors becomes a signifi- panied them . . . until a pedestri- during a day of outdoor-based preschool. Photo by Sarah CR Clark. cant movement. Page 8-10 an appeared on the same sidewalk “The success of the outdoor heading towards the children. Then explained. While students spend rating being outside into safety,” curriculum is really one of the sil- all was orderly. Each child, without some time indoors (mainly lunch she said, recalling her enrollment ver linings of the pandemic, and hesitation, quietly hopped off the and rest), at least 75 percent of decision. “In all honesty, the first proof that sometime unique cir- sidewalk onto the grass and waited every day is spent outside. few cold, rainy days I was a bit cumstances push us to try things at a distance for the woman to pass “It took a ton of planning,” worried about them. That said, we wouldn’t have otherwise,” she before continuing to the park. Breen reflected about going to they came home happy! We send said. “I hope this focus on outdoor While much of the preschool outdoor learning and activities. them in warm gear. It is amazing integration becomes a permanent life at St. Anthony Park Commu- She and her team tackled sever- how much fun kids have outside.” part of the preschool program, nity Nursery School remains the al logistical challenges including Similarly, SunMin May Hwang and that other schools see the suc- same during this pandemic time, mobilizing and weatherproofing voiced enthusiasm for her son’s at- cess of it and follow suit.” some things are very different. classroom materials and gear, help- tending the Community Nursery Meanwhile, back to the pre- When it became clear last ing all 34 kids navigate safely with- School this year. school adventurers. On that recent summer that COVID-19 would in fenceless urban parks and even “JuneHan loves being outdoors morning, they made it to College continue to alter daily life, Com- procuring portable composting more than I could ever imagine!” Park, stopping once to admire a munity Nursery School Director toilets with pop-up latrine tents. she said. “We thought the benefits neighbor’s goat sculpture. After Molly Breen began to reimagine And they met the challenges. of going to preschool outweighed showing me the rock where they preschool. The 70-plus- year-old “Now that we’ve moved out of the risk.” While this is JuneHan’s once found coyote poop, the pre- preschool program is housed the theoretical and into the prac- third year at the Community schoolers scattered across the field People in your within Centennial Methodist’s tical, lived experience of outdoor Nursery School, his mother said and into the trees to play their fa- SAP building (2200 Hillside). learning, it’s such a joy and so nat- he doesn’t miss the way preschool vorite games such as “hide and neighborhood As new health and safety guide- urally open-ended and liberating was held before COVID-19. seek” and “roll down the hill.” lines emerged, Breen shifted her for kids, it was worth all of the Martha Duerr, a teacher at While so much about preschool at Page 11 program from a classroom based additional planning and gear,” Community Nursery School, SAP Community Nursery School preschool to an “adventure pre- Breen said. sees advantages in adventure is different this year, so much is school” that sees the outdoors as Sarah Langford, parent of two based preschool. She has noticed wonderfully still the same. n its primary classroom. preschoolers, said she feels fortu- preschoolers’ confidence and in- That shift seemed logical, giv- nate her kids attend SAP Com- dependence increasing as they Sarah CR Clark is a resident of en the health information that munity Nursery School. begin to see themselves as “capa- St. Anthony Park and a regular “we had a lot fewer transmissions “We love their safety consider- ble adventurers;” managing their Bugle freelance writer. of COVID-19 outdoors,” Breen ations and how they were incorpo- own gear and navigating outdoor

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By Scott Carlson in need,” Heidi Droegemueller, Currently, Ramsey County es- vice-president for Luther Semi- timates there were several hundred As a new year is dawning, a former nary relations, said at a recent vir- homeless people in emergency dormitory at Luther Seminary is tual community meeting attended shelters during periods of 2020. taking on a new life: It has become by more than 200 people. The temporary Stub Hall shel- a temporary homeless shelter. Ramsey County officials said ter is operating 24/7 with trained Seminary officials signed a lease that leasing the Stub Hall build- staff on site, also providing meals effective Dec. 1 that allows Ramsey ing will help ease the shortage of and other support services. The County to use the religious insti- available housing for homeless county screens potential residents tution’s vacant Stub Hall through people, a problem that has been before admitting them to the shel- the end of April 2021 to provide exacerbated by the coronavirus ter, said Keith Lattimore, director temporary housing to more than pandemic. Prior to using Stub of the Ramsey County Housing 75 women and some couples ex- Hall, the county was largely re- Stability Department, which was periencing homelessness. lying on a hotel program to pro- recently initiated to consolidate “We feel a call to use all of vide shelter for some homeless

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CITY FILES Como and St. Anthony Park Community Council news Upcoming meetings: Here is the District 12 meeting District 10 • Neighborhood Relations: schedule for January. Community Council Tuesday, Jan. 5 • Land Use Committee: 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 7 A time for recognition • Land Use: Wednesday, Jan. 6 • Environment: Wednesday, • Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Know someone who makes the Jan. 12 Thursday, Jan. 14 Como Park area a better place • Environment Committee: to live, work or play? Nominate • Board meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 19 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27 them for the District 10 Neigh- All meetings begin at 7 p.m. borhood Honor Roll. Whenever possible, agendas and • Equity Committee: The honor roll pays tribute to other relevant documents are 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25 everyday people who make sus- posted in advance in the “Board • Transportation Committee: tained and lasting impacts on our News” section of District 10’s web- 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan, 26 neighborhood or Saint Paul as a The generosity of Como residents enabled 150 seniors in the neigh- site: www.district10comopark.org Meetings are subject to change. whole. borhood and 50 homeless youth at Booth Brown House to receive You can join either by video con- District 12 public meetings are Submit your nominations by Thanksgiving meals. Como residents donated more than $2,300 to ference or by phone. held only online. Visit sapcc.org/ email to: district10@district10 the cause and nearly 50 volunteers delivered the meals. Here, Joan Submitted by Michael Kuchta, event/ for links to Zoom meetings comopark.org. Deadline to re- McKernan picks up means to deliver from Molly Fitzel, director of the ­District 10 executive director. and updates. ceive nominations is Thursday, North End-South Como Block Nurse Program. Photo by District 10 Jan. 14. Tell us who you are nom- Community Council. Submitted by Emily Rodriguez, inating and why. The Como community organizer for St. An- Community Council board then Notice of District 10 meetings join either by video conference or District 12 thony Park District 12 Community selects three of your nominees Pandemic or not, renters, home- by phone. Community Council Council. To obtain links, phone num- at its January board meeting to owners and other community SAPCC January meetings recognize for 2020. members are always welcome to bers or other access information, Happy New Year and well wishes participate in District 10’s board send a request by email to district10 from the St. Anthony Park Com- and committee meetings. You can @district10comopark.org. Or call 651-644-3889 munity Council board and staff. Tobacco ordinance hearing planned in Lauderdale By Anne Holzman asked the council to reconsider raised the purchase age to 21 last that reads in part, “When the City succeeded. Of African Ameri- the existing ban on selling flavored spring but has yet to ban sales of Council adopted the flavor ban cans who smoke, over 80 percent The Lauderdale City Council will tobacco, which the city institut- flavored tobaccos. The current ordinance, we lost a significant smoke menthol.” hold a public hearing Jan. 12 on ed in 2018 along with raising the Lauderdale ordinance forbids amount of our customers, sales City administrator Heather proposed updates to the town’s purchase age to 21. sales of flavored tobaccos except and potential sales.” Butkowski said in recent meet- tobacco sales license ordinance January marks the end of a in adults-only tobacco shops. Siouffy said he might want to ings the council has heard from to reflect new state and federal one-year moratorium on tobac- Eddie Siouffy, owner of Super open an adults-only tobacco shop various stakeholders. regulations. co licenses put in place during the USA at Eustis Street and Larpen- inside his store. “In the city of “The council reviewed up- Businesses that sell tobacco ordinance update process. teur Avenue, submitted a state- Lauderdale, most of our custom- dates to the ordinance so that it products in Lauderdale also have The Minnesota Legislature ment to the council on Nov. 3 ers are middle-aged, working-class will conform to new federal and adults,” he noted. state tobacco laws,” Butkowski Meanwhile, Aldo Sicoli, su- wrote. “Additionally, the council perintendent of Roseville schools, discussed whether to keep the cur- submitted a memo saying he was rent flavored tobacco restrictions, “alarmed” by a 2019 survey indi- expand them to apply to tobacco cating an increase in students us- shops, or relax the restrictions to ing tobacco products. allow the sale of mint and menthol “Our students are becoming tobacco products at the request addicted, which endangers their of the current tobacco license very futures,” Sicoli wrote, add- holders.” n ing, “The tobacco companies have targeted African American com- Anne Holzman is a Bugle freelanc- munities for decades with men- er who covers Falcon Heights and thol promotions and they have Lauderdale news.

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A service that may give you some Peace of Mind. www.sapaseniors.org x 651.642.9052 JANUARY 2021 n PARK BUGLE 3 New director heads Creative Enterprise Zone By Scott Carlson people and places of the Cre- A: Change in the CEZ district is first Outside Open House in Oc- ative Enterprise Zone, and its inevitable. The CEZ organization tober, and continue to promote Angela Casselton recently be- mission to attract and support was born from disruption (during self-guided, socially distanced came executive director of the creative people and businesses to light rail construction in 2009). tours of the 24 plus murals using Creative Enterprise Zone, re- #MakeItHere. It has been reward- We know that together we can the map on our website. turning to the nonprofit world ing to help the CEZ become more apply imagination, creativity and Q: What do you hope to accom- and an organization known for visible through murals and I am innovation to become a thriving, plish in the coming year 2021? facilitating wall murals in south equally excited about our work equitable and just community St. Anthony Park. around real estate development. of economic and environmental A: I believe in small acts for big Casselton’s new job draws on CEZ founder Catherine Reid Day well-being. I intend to continue impact. I like to implement, even her art and business experience. is a mentor and friend. I look for- the CEZ’s strong reputation for if it’s just the first steps moving A native of Zumbrota and gradu- Angela Casselton, executive ward to continuing her legacy. getting things done. us to a bigger goal. For example, we know our community would ate in studio art and communica- director of the Creative Enterprise Q: What do you hope to Q: How has the pandemic af- benefit­ from a larger tree canopy tions from Concordia College in Zone. accomplish? fected the CEZ? Moorhead, Casselton served as a to offset a high heat index, and A: research assistant for the Plains Art Q: What is your interest in the The CEZ in 2021 will focus A: We began 2020 with a great deal new parklets that connect us with Museum, which led to an almost CEZ and why did you want to on real estate and public spaces, of momentum and ambition until the outdoors and each other. decade-long career at the Minne- become the executive director? which includes a summer-long the shutdown in March. We were With proper funding and re- 2021 Chroma Zone Mural & Art forced to postpone the 2020 Chro- sources, we hope to move toward apolis Institute of Arts. A: I started with the CEZ as a Festival. We are excited to launch ma Zone Mural & Art Festival, re- these larger ideals by piloting a In 1998, Casselton left arts fundraising consultant for the a new $200,000 Neighborhood lease our partners and funders from Public Spaces initiative around and began a 20 plus year career inaugural Chroma Zone Mural STAR loan and grant program, their commitments and watch as gravel-bed tree nurseries this in in marketing and sponsorship & Art Festival in 2019. That role open to CEZ businesses for capital contracts for our commercial real spring, giving us the means to at the Star Tribune Media Com- expanded into managing the fes- improvements. Applications will estate services dried up. Then the grow, harvest and plant new trees pany and the Minnesota Histori­ tival and more recently the 2020 be available online on our web- city burned (in the aftermath of in the CEZ. n cal Society. Summer Mural Project. I didn’t set site at creativeenterprisezone.org the George Floyd protests) and we The Bugle conducted this Q out to lead the organization but starting Jan. 4. awoke to a new understanding of and A with Casselton to get her learned through direct experience The Bugle is historical trauma. thoughts about the CEZ and what the challenges and opportunities Q: What are the greatest chal- possible because By June, we decided to use sup- she hopes to accomplish. The in- for an all-volunteer, board-led lenges ahead for you and the of your support. port from two funders to employ terview has been edited for clarity organization. CEZ? Give to support local artists and vendors affected and brevity. I feel a connection to the the Bugle now! by the economic downturn. By adding six new outdoor murals Donate online: Lutheran Seminary from p. 1 over the summer, we continue to www.parkbugle.org improve the long-term beauty, or send a check to: the county’s various housing pro- made up of community partners website. “People who show symp- vitality, safety and walkability of Park Bugle, P.O. Box 8126 grams under one roof. and law enforcement refer women toms or test positive are placed at the CEZ. We celebrated with our St. Paul, MN 55108 Ramsey County is also pro- and couples experiencing home- a respite site so they can be in iso- viding around-the-clock security lessness to the facility. Once re- lation and quarantine. If multiple services at the building entrance ferred, residents could stay for positive tests originate from one of the former dormitory and ad- several days, like the county’s ex- location within a certain period th nd jacent grounds. isting hotel shelter programs,” the of time, the state and local pub- Tues. Jan 5 Tues. Feb 2 “This is a short-term solution” county said on its website. lic health departments determine Perennial The Bombus for providing shelter to homeless In the midst of the corona- if mass testing is necessary. We’ve and Among Us: people, Ramsey County Manager virus pandemic, the county has been successful in keeping infection Medicinal Bumble Bee Ryan O’Connor said at the virtu- implemented protocols aimed at rates low and would continue to use al community meeting about the minimizing the risk of its staff and these strategies at Stub Hall.” Herb Gardens Basics Stub Hall housing. “This gets us shelter residents getting infected For further information, check 6:45 Business Mtg. • 7:30 Program through the winter.” by COVID-19. out the Ramsey County website Online via ZOOM. Link sent to members. Join Now! n www.StAnthonyParkGardenClub.com Shelter residents are admitted “Currently, health screenings are and FAQ. 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Buglewww.parkbugle.orgwww.parkbugle.org From the Desk of the Editor P.O. Box 8126 By Scott Carlson columns and school news. Many In addition, we are inviting thanks to the Foundation for St. Paul, MN 55108 people also appreciate sports news readers to send us interesting its continuing support of the www.parkbugle.org Recap on readership survey and other columns, such as the photos of community activities or Bugle. 651-646-5369 Nearly 300 people participated Birdman of Lauderdale. other happenings in your neigh- in the Bugle’s 2020 Readership Meanwhile, several folks of- borhood. Send photo submissions Upcoming Bugle deadlines Managing Editor Survey this fall and we thank all fered suggestions. Some readers to [email protected] with the Here is a reminder of our Bugle Scott Carlson of you for your responses. want more business news and tagline “Photo Gallery.” We will 651-646-5369 deadlines for the next three issues. It is gratifying to know how people features while a few oth- then curate and post photos to our [email protected] As always, we appreciate when many of you love your communi- ers suggested crime reports, books website. As time rolls on, we may writers and readers submit their Obituaries Editor ty newspaper and are supporting and arts and stories that connect make changes to strengthen this articles early. Aside from breaking Mary Mergenthal it to keep it vibrant and strong. with renters and younger people. feature. news, most articles can be sub- 651-644-1650 One reader said, “I look for- They are all good suggestions mitted ahead of the scheduled [email protected] ward to every issue.” and ones that I am reviewing Thank you SAP Community deadlines. Another one said, “The Bugle is to see how we can make the pa- Foundation Please note our publication Subscriptions & billing a great community builder.” per even better. That includes, We are happy to report that the dates represent when the news- Fariba Sanikhatam Still another reader comment- among other things, upgrading St. Anthony Park Community papers go out for delivery. Mail [email protected] ed, “As a former journalist/photog our photography. Foundation has included the Park distribution of the paper may take Subscriptions are $30 for one year. with a small town newspaper all All of your feedback is valuable up to several business days because Send payment to P.O. Box 8126, Bugle as one of eight local organi- I can say is, ‘more power to you.’ as our Bugle board continues its of recent problems with U.S. Post- St. Paul, MN 55108 Keep up the good work and stay strategic review of our operations. zations that it is supporting with a second round grant for 2020-21. al Service deliveries. In addition, strong. Keep your focus on the lo- More reports to come on that in the mails have been slower because Event submissions cal community/neighborhoods.” 2021. We will be using our grant to fur- [email protected] ther our reporting on how people of the Christmas holiday that was Well, we certainly get that mes- close to our publication date for sage—local, local and local. Our Photo galleries starting in the community, from all walks Copy editor of life, are responding to the coro- this issue. Meanwhile, bulk drop- survey results found that 96 per- They say, “A picture is worth a offs of the paper around town are Betsy Carlson cent of respondents always read navirus pandemic. thousand words.” The Foundation also includ- completed in two to three days Proofreader the front page, 67 percent the Well, words are pretty darn im- after publication. Neighbors column and 62 per- ed the Bugle in its first round of Mary Mergenthal portant, too. But there are times grants this past summer. Many cent the events. when we don’t have space for all Graphics/Layout/Design You also like your district of our copy, particularly photos. Wendy Holdman community council news. Fifty So, we are starting a new fea- Issue Copy and ad deadlines Publication percent of respondents said they ture on our Bugle website we are Copy and ad Display advertising always read City Files. And 58 calling “Park Photo Galleries.” Issue deadlines Publication percent of respondents said they Sonia Ellis They will consist of photos that February 2021 Jan. 13 Jan. 26 Advertising Sales Representative always read business news. we have had in our print editions March 2021 Feb. 10 Feb. 23 651-226-1274 Additionally, more than half along with extra pictures that we April 2021 [email protected] of respondents said they always or didn’t have space to run. Mar. 10 Mar. 23 occasionally read Transition Town Paula Mielke Advertising Sales Representative 651-492-4143 [email protected] LETTERS Classified advertising [email protected] Frustration over Line 3 will be based on science and the science and long-term health of the ground up. When our leaders common good. our communities and planet. fall short, when our leaders ignore Next deadline: Jan. 13, 2021 Since the beginning of this year we have been fighting an ever-­ While I feel pride in Gov. It also is another clear reminder science and the well-being of our Publication date: Jan. 26, 2021 Walz’s decision making in regard that money talks and talks louder fellow citizens WE must act. Distribution: 5 to 10 business days changing battle to protect our families, our neighbors and our to COVID-19, I feel frustration than the needs of the indigenous No doubt the actions of the and anger over recent decisions he communities that will be put at Walz administration are a huge The Park Bugle is a monthly non- communities at large. Our foe in profit community newspaper serving this battle is a virus. A virus we and his administration have made risk for the benefit of a corpora- step back in the fight against Line St. Anthony Park, Lauderdale, Falcon knew little about, a virus that was in regard to Line 3. tion to make money on the sale 3. That said, the battle is not over. Heights and Como Park. The Bugle hard to predict and it has proven As a candidate and as governor, of fossil fuels. In that regard, the We all must rise, we all must push reports and analyzes community news to be a formidable opponent. Be- Walz has talked about the need to long-standing tradition of broken back. When we make our voices and promotes the exchange of ideas ing a part of a struggle like this has act boldly on the climate crisis. promises to our indigenous neigh- heard, when we follow the sci- and opinions in these communities. been scary. It has created great suf- He has also often talked about the bors continues. ence to make decisions and when The Bugle strives to promote freedom fering; yet at times it has brought need to respect, honor and protect So what next? This reminds me we put people first we will pre- of expression, enhance the quality of us together as a people. our indigenous neighbors. In spite that the world is gray and even vail. Hopefully then, our leaders life in the readership communities and of this expressed commitment, the those leaders we support make like Gov. Walz will come along encourage community partici­pation. On a local level, I must express pride that we have leaders such Walz administration (along with bad decisions. Unfortunately for with us. Opinions expressed in the Bugle the Minnesota Pollution Control us all Gov. Walz made the wrong by the editor, writers and contribu- as Gov. Walz who have helped us Tom Lucy Agency) grant ed Enbridge Inc. and likely devastating decision to tors do not necessarily represent the face this challenge. He has led us St. Anthony Park opinions of the board of directors, in facing this foe honestly, with their long sought after permits to allow Line 3 to move forward. It Park Press, Inc. Copyright 2020, Park clear eyes and with an underlying begin construction on Line 3. This also reminds me that in this and all Press, Inc. All rights reserved. belief that our actions in this battle decision flies in the face of climate areas true change will come from The Park Bugle is published by Park Press, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization guided by an elected board of directors. They are the Currently serving on the board are: champions! Josh Becerra, Rosann Cahill, For the first time since 2009, Liz Danielson, Barb Hawes, the Como High School Cougars Gabrielle Lawrence, football team is City Conference Becki Lonnquist, Beth Magistad, champs. Steve Plagens, Merry Rendahl, The Cougars defeated Kristin Wiersma Harding 32-12 in the final game of the abbreviated season to capture the title with a 4-0 record. For complete story, go to page 16. Photo by Matt Kenutis. JANUARY 2021 n PARK BUGLE 5 Bugle’s annual fundraiser nearing goal! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! raising goal. 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VOICES: Amelia Corl

By Sarah CR Clark place-based partnerships to an- chor our foundation more firm- Amelia Corl is senior strategy offi- ly in the work of racial justice in cer at GHR Foundation. She pre- Minnesota. viously worked at USAID and the This year has been a time for US Institute of Peace. more significant reflection. We A native of Washington, D.C., find ourselves reckoning with 400 Corl graduated from Macalester years of deeply baked racism and College in 2006 and then attend- exploitation in a whole new way ed the University of Minnesota’s since George Floyd was murdered graduate program in sociology. in our community. For me, it has The World needs traveling! She identifies as white and lives in been a time of simultaneous grief Amelia Corl, senior strategy officer at GHR Foundation. St. Anthony Park with her spouse and optimism. There is so much When you are ready to plan your trip, and two young children. that needs to change. But every we are here for you. week I am meeting new people Q: What hopes do you have for Q: Can you describe GHR and organizations who believe this the future of GHR’s impact on ® Foundation’s work? change is possible. dismantling local racism? A: A: I’m most definitely an optimist, TRAVEL GHR Foundation is based in Q: What steps have GHR’s Minneapolis and is the legacy so I truly believe that change is 2190 Como Avenue • St. Paul • 651-646-8855 staff taken to become more possible in our community. My foundation of Gerald and Henri- anti-racist? etta Rauenhorst. We “exist to be of single greatest hope for the future service to people in their limitless A: We are undertaking work in- is that all of the involvement from potential for good.” The founda- dividually and as a team to build philanthropy, the private sector tion focuses its grant making in our capacity around racial con- and the government prioritizes the areas of international develop- sciousness and dismantling unjust guidance from BIPOC (Black, ment, education and Alzheimer’s systems. We have had the tremen- Indigenous and People of Color) prevention. dous benefit of working with one community leaders in the design of the most outstanding leaders and implementation of programs. Q: Has your work at the foun- in this work—Tony Hudson of We must listen to individuals dation changed since George Racially Conscious Collaboration. and communities where funding Floyd’s murder? I have also been grateful for and programs are directed. n all of the resources staff and part- A: I think most foundations ners are sharing from well-known Sarah CR Clark is a St. Anthony have changed their work over the guidance to philanthropy such Park resident and regular Bugle free- course of 2020. The compounding as “Power Moves,” which is a lance contributor. Know of someone crises of COVID-19, economic self-assessment guide for equity who would be an interesting subject destabilization and the widening and justice put out by the Na- for Voices, a column devoted to ex- spotlight on racial injustice have tional Committee for Respon- panding our roster of community forced us to reflect on our role in sive Philanthropy, all the way to contributors? Please email Sarah at changing the systems that concen- podcasts like Nice White Parents, [email protected] or edi- trate these impacts on the most 1619 and Seeing White. I’ve been [email protected]. vulnerable and marginalized. excited that the energy isn’t wan- At GHR, we increased our ing even six months after George grants budget this year by 20 Floyd was killed. percent and have launched new

Park Bugle Like us on Facebook! 6 PARK BUGLE n JANUARY 2021 Is wood smoke a neighborhood threat? By Scott Carlson and smell of a crackling fire when “The problem is that one fam- quickly, so it does not smolder. Wood Smoke Team of Clean Air climate change and COVID-19, ily’s enjoyment is another’s health Avoid burning anything but sea- Minnesota says, “Swapping out In the midst of the COVID-19 pan- a virus greatly affecting the lungs, hazard,” Habeck and Russelle said soned, dry wood. just one old, outdated wood stove demic, the District 12 Community are becoming more and more con- in an email to the Bugle. They as- for a new, more energy efficient • Avoid burning when air quali- Council’s Environment Commit- cerning,” Habeck contended. serted that residents in much of model is the pollution reduction ty already is poor, when there are tee has been discussing how a large- She and Committee Co-Chair- the Bugle’s readership area have equivalent of removing over 700 temperature inversions or late ly overlooked issue could be further man Michael Russelle said a above average risk to air pollution, cars from the road per year.” (bit at night when the air is still. For exacerbating the coronavirus crisis: Minnesota Pollution Control according to the interactive maps .ly/WoodSmokeTeam). daily information on air quali- neighborhood wood smoke. Agency report reveals more than of the Minnesota PCA website. ty, check out these smartphone • Talk with your neighbors who “Frequent wood burning is a half-million households in the Habeck and Russelle said they apps (Android: Minnesota Air may be affected by smoke from taking place in our neighborhood metro area burn wood with about hope that their committee’s air Quality; iPhone: Minnesota your fireplace or backyard burn. and across the city and state,” 40 percent of that wood burned quality conversations will raise Air ) and the MPCA online site If they have concerns, listen and said Lisa Habeck, a member of in outdoor recreational fires and awareness about the problems https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/ consider them as you make deci- the St. Anthony Park District 12 much of the rest burned in fire- with wood smoke and encourage people to be responsible about current-air-quality. sions to burn or not to burn, to Environment Committee. Wood places for home heating. upgrade to a good wood stove or smoke also has been a recent top- And that’s a problem because wood burning. • Upgrade your fireplace with a So, what can be done? Ha- to wait for that outdoor fire until ic in city newsletters in Falcon wood smoke is filled with small, high efficiency wood stove. That you’re at the cabin.” n Heights and Lauderdale. potentially health injuring parti- beck and Russelle offer these will increase its ability to heat your suggestions: “A densely populated urban cles, many containing the same home and greatly reduce harmful Scott Carlson is Bugle managing setting is a risky place to satisfy a toxic chemical substances found • “Learn how to build a fire that emissions as well as the amount of editor. desire for nostalgia from the sound in tobacco smoke, they said. gets hot quickly and put it out wood that you need to burn. The Ask the librarian Tips for replacing the By Judy Woodward your teenage self? Or maybe you’re Because of the special circum- trying to remember the name of a stances of the Covid pandemic, New Year’s diet Every month, the reference librari- favorite (or least favorite) teacher? the Ancestry.com database is now ans at the Roseville Library receive Or the last name of that amazing available for a limited time to us- By Jenni Wolf Diet” by Christy Harrison or “In- dozens of questions from the public. kid who moved away in the mid- ers outside of the library build- tuitive Eating” by Elyse Resch and Here is one of the more interesting dle of seventh grade? ings. Look for more information For many people, every January Evelyn Tribole. queries we have received recently: You’ll find facsimile, digitized at this link: https://www.rclreads brings an onslaught of weight-, • Buy a new cookbook and cook versions of yearbooks from a vast .org/resources/genealogy/. food- and body-focused resolu- your way through! Explore new Q. Does your library have local array of American schools. There In addition to old yearbooks, tions, goals and messaging. The recipes. Try a different cuisine. high school yearbooks from the are at least 30 schools listed for you can also find passenger lists, diet industry is a powerhouse this Experiment with new cooking previous century in the collection? Saint Paul and an additional census records, city directories, time of year, promising all sorts techniques and methods. Spend- A. Although the Library doesn’t car- half dozen for the Roseville area. military records, birth, death and of quick results or “easy” plans ing more time in the kitchen and ry yearbooks in our book collection, There are Murray High School marriage records and more than 2 to follow. planning intentional meals is a we do subscribe to a genealogy data­ yearbooks from 1942 to the mid- billion names of potential ances- What we often don’t remem- great way to practice mindfulness base called Ancestry.com. Among 1960s, back when Murray was still tors in the database. n ber is that: 1) the diet industry around food. This allows you to many, many other types of records, a senior high school. And there is a “big business”—$72 billion connect to your authentic hun- Ancestry.com features an online in- are yearbooks for high schools like Judy Woodward, who lives in St. dollars’ worth of “big business” ger and fullness cues which can dexed collection of 20th century Roseville’s Frank B. Kellogg High, Anthony Park, is a reference librar- reported in 2019 by Marketdata, help you to recognize what your middle school, junior high, high which now exist only in memory. ian at the Roseville Library, 2180 N. actually,—and is here to make body might genuinely want, need school and college yearbooks from And the collection is growing, so Hamline Ave. The library’s general money off all of us, and: 2) diets and enjoy. That puts you back in across the United States. if you don’t find your old school phone number is 651-724-6001 don’t work. charge of making food decisions, Curious to revisit a photo of this time, try again in six months. In fact, research tells us that not some diet plan. diets fail up to 95 percent of the • Add, don’t subtract. Think time—meaning that 95 percent about what foods you enjoy and of those participating in a diet what foods make you feel good. regain as much as two-thirds of HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS What might you be able to add the weight they “lost” within a or incorporate into meals and year and nearly all of that weight St. Anthony Park Dental Care snacks that can increase variety, within five years, according to a 2278 Como Avenue promote balance and provide 1992 New York Times article by satisfaction? 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[email protected] or (651) 226 1274 (voice message/text) those foods than you would’ve • Begin to reject the diet mental- been if you knew you could Milton Square ity by picking up a book to read choose to have them every day 2230 Carter Ave. more about the origins and effects as part of a meal or snack, if you St. Paul of diet culture on our society and wanted. 651-290-9003 how that affects the way we think Remember we are humans and Tues.–Sat. 10:00–6:00 about food and our bodies. To get our bodies are smart, we want you started, I recommend “Anti-­ what we “can’t have” or are not getting enough of. That’s not a Saint Anthony Park Area Seniors willpower thing, which diet cul- ture often makes us believe. It’s a WELCOME TO 2021 biological thing. n Liz Pierce Attorney at Law AND ALL THE PROMISE THIS YEAR HOLDS! Wills, Trusts & Probate, Real Estate, Divorce & Custody We urge you to join us to light up Jenni Wolf is a member of the Como your life—and the lives of others— neighborhood and a practicing reg- Open for Business! by volunteering, istered dietitian in the community who is passionate about helping oth- pierce@prlawoffi ce.net www.lizpierce.com participating... ers nourish a positive and balanced In Milton Square, 2230 Carter Ave. or BOTH! relationship with food. 651-645-1055 www.sapaseniors.org x 651.642.9052 JANUARY 2021 n PARK BUGLE 7

TRANSITION TOWN

This is a monthly column from Transition Town—All St. Anthony Park, the neighborhood-based group working for a local response to climate change: a smaller carbon footprint and a stronger community. Learn more about Transition Town at TransitionASAP.org. Do you want fossil free electricity? By Tim Wulling

Xcel Energy plans to provide fos- sil free electricity in 2050 and to build a new fossil gas power plant in 2027. Does that seem like a contradiction? Xcel’s Integrated Resource Plan, now before the Public Utili­ ties Commission, shares a wealth of information about the electric grid that supplies us and about what Xcel has in mind for the next 15 years. It plans to close all of its remaining coal plants, in- crease wind and solar, extend the license of one nuclear plant and build a new fossil gas power plant in Becker, adding to a sizable port- folio of gas plants. (“Fossil gas” is a more descriptive term for natural Currently, renewables make up 40 percent of Xcel’s electric capacity, with 60 percent from central power plants fueled by coal, nuclear, and gas gas, which is in fact a fossil fuel.) (all shown in the “generation” mix at the left). By 2034, Xcel projects that these percentages would be reversed. Diagram by Tim Wulling. To avoid building the gas plant, we must understand how a renew- pate in demand-response. On hot for more demand-response, en- Utilities Commission. They are sil free by 2050 means weaning able grid differs from the tradi- summer afternoons, Xcel throttles abling Xcel to determine when accepting comments from the ourselves from the gas lines to our tional grid—and how our own your and others’ air conditioning renewable energy is available to public about Xcel’s Integrated houses. n choices can ease the transition to enough to make a difference to the heat the water without affecting Resource Plan until Jan.15. renewables. grid but not enough for individu- the customer’s ability to draw hot Something else you can do: Tim Wulling is a retired engineer, In the grid we’ve been living als to notice. In exchange, you get water at any time. Every time you purchase a new lifelong renewable energy advocate with, central power plants gen- a credit on your electric bill. So, why does Xcel think it appliance or furnace ask your- and member of Saint Paul 350, erate however much electricity Other demand-response possi- needs a new gas power plant? self, “Will it still be operating as a chapter of the MN350 climate customers demand. In a renew- bilities benefit owners of electric Maybe they think not enough 2050 approaches? If so, shouldn’t solutions nonprofit. He lives in St. able grid, the amount of electricity vehicles who charge the batteries customers will sign up for de- it be electric, not gas?” Going fos- Anthony Park. available depends a lot on nature at night when Xcel’s load is light, mand-response programs. Maybe – is the wind blowing, the sun in exchange for a favorable price it’s easier to control the technical shining? We will need to adjust on electricity. aspects of the grid (like frequency more of our need for electricity to Similarly, some homes with regulation and voltage support) what is available at a given time. electric space heating store heat with established technology than More “demand-response” can do at night in ceramic bricks that it is to figure it out for new tech- this, things done on our side of release their heat during the day nology. Maybe Xcel wants the the meter to help the grid balance when Xcel has a bigger load and financial return it gains from supply and demand. higher price. A tank water heat- building central power plants? If you are signed up for Xcel’s er also provides thermal storage But, in light of climate change, Saver’s Switch, you already partici­ that in coming years will be used what do you want? Tell the Public

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In hindsight, it’s been a coronavirus crisis year chock full of dramatic and From churches, schools and fami- significant news, both on the local lies to restaurants, shops, business- as well as national level. es and community organizations; First and foremost, the the COVID-19 virus is disrupting COVID-19 pandemic has had a vast array of daily activities. a far-reaching impact on our na- The pandemic is causing hav- tion and local community, up- oc for local businesses, especially ending daily life and taxing our neighborhood restaurants. Gov. health care facilities, families and Walz’s March 16 executive order businesses. Alison Schaub became the temporarily closed restaurants, Then there’s been major social new executive director of the bars and other dine-in establish- unrest and a re-examination of St. Anthony Park Community For the first time in its 80-year history, Langford Park hockey has an ments to slow the spread of the how we relate to one another in Foundation in 2020. all-girls team. Photo by Clayton Howatt. new coronavirus. This forced the aftermath of George Floyd’s many of our local restaurants to murder in late May. close—either partially or com- And that’s just the tip of the around Como, Gibson’s work ex- Community Center in Bandana plan to cut down any boulevard pletely—lay off employees and news iceberg in 2020. So, as you tends beyond the school walls: In Square. ash trees in District 10 in 2020. consider creative options to con- look back on 2020, what will you 2015, he established The Gibson “There are no solid plans, but Since foresters took down the tinue as take-out and delivery remember? Below, the Bugle re- Foundation with the vision of it’s an exciting opportunity with first ash on California Avenue in businesses. Those restaurants in- prises some of the local highlights creating spaces and opportuni- lots of possibilities,” Sara Liegl, 2009, the city has removed more cluded Colossal Café, the Finn- captured on our news pages: ties that positively impact youth. director of Interfaith Action’s than 800 ash trees from public ish Bistro, Mim’s Café, Karta Thai Project Home, told the District property in Como as part of its and Nico’s Tacos. 10 Como Community Council’s ongoing fight against the inva- Meanwhile, close to home, JANUARY FEBRUARY Land Use Committee on Jan. 6. sive emerald ash borer. Accord- families suddenly found them- SAP Community Foundation Langford Park girls, The groups are working out ren- ing to the city’s inventory, there selves together—in this histori- names new director “Let’s play hockey!” ovation and code requirements, are about 365 boulevard ash trees cally chaotic moment—with a lot costs, construction and operation- left in District 10. About 120 of of quality time. Schools, church- The Saint Anthony Park Commu- For the first time in its 80-year al funding, staffing and logistical them are being treated with the es, museums and gyms are closed. nity Foundation has named Alison history, Langford Park hockey has needs, she said, adding that late insecticide TREE-age (Emamec- Many employers encouraged em- Schaub, a veteran of more than 20 an official all-girls team. summer is the earliest that a shel- tin benzoate). ployees to work from home. years in the nonprofit world, as its On Jan. 13, 13 Langford Park ter could open. Amelia Corl, mother of two new executive director. (LP) girls, ages 8 to 12, took to The Cameroon Community MARCH young sons and strategy officer Schaub succeeds the retiring the ice for their first game in their owns about 57,000 square feet of at GHR Foundation, found her Jon Schumacher, a 20-year veteran inaugural season. space in the northwest corner of Lady Elegant Tea Room son’s preschool closed, as well as of the post, and started her new The dream of an all-girls hock- Bandana Square in St. Paul’s En- closing her and her husband’s offices. She job Jan. 6. ey team has been long in the mak- ergy Park district. The space used and her husband made offices for “A spot of tea, old chap?” ing. Coach Clayton Howatt and to be a medical clinic. It still has themselves in their basement. For the past 16 years, includ- New head coach building program coordinator, Scott Ham- more than 70 exam rooms with Corl said, “It feels important ing the last six years under its family for basketball ilton, have been working for years sinks, plus public bathrooms and to take one day at a time since ev- current owners, the Lady Elegant to organize the team. Eighty years other public space. erything is unfolding so quickly.” program Tea Room & Gift Shoppe in St. ago, all LP hockey teams were The preliminary thinking is Donnell Gibson’s life’s mission is Anthony Park’s Milton Square has solely for boys. Today, all of LP’s the former exam rooms could be to inspire and motivate the next served up tea and scones in the MAY teams are co-ed. converted into flexible, dormi- generation. As the new boys’ bas- high British tradition. tory-style rooms, providing pri- COVID-19 crisis impact: ketball varsity coach at Como Park But now Lady Elegant’s tea Groups exploring family vate space for 40 to 60 families of High School, he has a new pro- service officially was scheduled to Festival cancellation, different sizes, and perhaps older gram to help guide kids along a homeless shelter in end Feb. 29. “After six wonderful business slowdowns women, Liegl says. positive path. Bandana Square years, Lady Elegant will be mov- For the past 50 years, the St. An- Gibson has been a behavior ing on to a different business in Interfaith Action and Ramsey Como’s ash trees dodge the thony Park Arts Festival has been intervention specialist and an County are exploring the feasi- March,” according to a notice on a signature event in early June, assistant coach for Cougar boys’ bility of opening a homeless shel- buzz saw in 2020 the shop’s website. “We are very drawing hundreds of spectators basketball at Como since 2014. ter and day center for families For the first time in years, the city’s grateful to all our customers who Known as “Mr. D” or “Coach D” inside the Minnesota Cameroon Forestry Department does not came to enjoy our scones and tea.” Year in Review to next page

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He started at SAP Lutheran canceled the 2020 event, blaming Duke said in the first days of the a month before 9-11 in 2001 and uncertainty over whether Minne- new schooling arrangement. retired in the middle of Ameri- sota’s state’s “shelter-in-place” re- ca’s COVID-19 pandemic. Pri- strictions aimed at thwarting the or to serving SAP Lutheran, he spread of the COVID-19 virus still Shar Too wins Athena, was a youth pastor for 15 years at would be in effect on June 6, the Downtown Lions Club churches in Wisconsin. planned date for the festival. honors “As more familiar annual Shar Too was born and raised in For nursing homes, the events are canceled this year and Janet Haugan (middle), co-owner of boreal, chats with a customer the Tham Hin Refugee Camp in daunting challenge of potentially next year, the commu- Thailand before moving halfway while Peggy Merrill, other store co-owner, looks on. Photo by nity will continue to feel the loss around the world to St. Paul when taking on COVID-19 Maja Beckstrom. as a free fall from life as we knew she was 6 years old. On a February visit to St. Anthony it,” said Alison Schaub, executive Twelve years later, Shar Too is Park Home, Terrie Zarembinski ny Park business owner, said. “It’s a at age 14, Combs has continually director of the St. Anthony Park a shining star at Como Park High trimmed her mother’s hair. It was fire I didn’t know I had honestly.” worked with kids, most of those Community Foundation. School who is being honored for a ritual that 76-year-old Kathy Huett-Shvetzoff, who opened years in coaching and as a physical Local businesses are also suf- her soccer, badminton and aca- DeBace enjoyed, even through Healing Elements on Como Av- education teacher. fering in the wake of the state’s demic achievements and is prepar- the haze of Alzheimer’s disease. enue in 2016, realized her yoga Now, 29 years into his career shutdown. ing to be a first-generation college “That was the last time I saw studio gave her a platform from with the St. Paul Public Schools, “Unfortunately, during this student. her in person,” Zarembinkski said. which to speak about racial Combs is one of 10 finalists for crisis, Milton Square is not able Shar Too won Como’s Athena When COVID-19 arrived in injustice. 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the to schedule for any events in the Award and was also chosen one of Minnesota, nursing homes closed Huett-Shvetzoff started by or- Year. He was selected from a group upcoming months,” said Heath- just six female finalists for the St. their doors to visitors in hopes of ganizing a food drive and raised of 36 semifinalists. er O’Malley, owner of Milton Paul Downtown Lions Club 2020 keeping the virus from infecting $1,800 for organizations work- Square, which is in the heart of Athlete of the Year. vulnerable older residents. The ing in neighborhoods hit by ar- St. Anthony Park’s retail district near impossibility of that task is son fires. AUGUST along Como Avenue. “All of our JUNE now apparent as local long-term Saint Anthony Park and imme- Morris takes the helm at tenants have been hit extremely care facilities are grappling to keep diately adjacent neighborhoods Como Park High School hard. Many are closed and don’t 4th in the Park pivots for a lid on coronavirus infections in St. Paul weren’t at the center of A leadership change has occurred have an option of opening up in this year’s holiday among residents and staff. protests and didn’t see businesses the near future.” “It’s hard to stop the wind and burn in late May. But residents, at Como Park High School. Meanwhile, area restaurants For the first time in memory, the that’s what I feel like we’re trying organizations and business own- With a wealth of educational have been hard hit by the shut- St. Anthony Park 4th in the Park to do,” said John Barker, admin- ers have seen racial inequality in experience, Kirk Morris has been down order, but most neighbor- Committee is canceling the an- istrator of the St. Anthony Park new ways and many have grappled selected as the new principal for hood eateries were still offering nual July 4th parade and related Home. In early May, his first em- with how to turn their dismay into Como Park High School. He suc- takeout, including Colossal Cafe. in-person activities, citing the ployee tested positive for the vi- action. ceeds Stacy Theien-Collins, who During the first week after the need for social distancing due to rus. The first 11 residents he tested, resigned as Como’s principal to shutdown, owner Elizabeth Ti- the COVID-19 pandemic. including Zarembinski’s mother, Combs a finalist for accept the principal’s post at Rich- nucci experimented with offering “This year would have been the were negative for the virus. Then Minnesota Teacher of field High School. 73rd year of the St. Anthony Park After earning a bachelor of pre-orders for chicken pot pies. a resident tested positive. the Year “We thought we’d sell 100,” Ti- neighborhood’s 4th in the Park “I’m absolutely terrified that science degree in mathematics at nucci said. “And we sold some- event,” said Colleen Healy, a 4th I could be in a situation like the From the time he was a youngster, Mississippi Valley State Univer- thing like 400. This neighborhood in the Park Committee member. facilities that have had 20 or 30 DeWayne Combs knew he would sity, Morris was an elementary has given us nothing but immense However, the volunteer organiz- deaths,” Barker said. become a teacher. support.” ers decided that due to the coro- Starting as a camp counselor Year in Review to p. 10 navirus pandemic, “it was time Home schooling takes on a to pivot and plan an alternative, JULY virtual, new meaning safer way for the community to Changes afoot following celebrate the Fourth of July.” George Floyd murder Schedule a dental In a dramatic turn of events, St In place of the live parade, the appointment today! Paul Public School communi- committee held a virtual parade. After George Floyd was killed, Sa- ties went straight from cancelled mantha Huett-Shvetzoff watched school days due to the teachers’ Pastor Glenn Berg-Moberg protesters spill into the streets. She strike to state mandated school retiring from SAP Lutheran saw the pain and the passion and closures in a bid to slow the spread wanted to be a force for positive of Covid-19. Church change. As families abide by Gov. After nearly 19 years as the senior “It all sparked this fire inside of Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, pastor of St. Anthony Park Lu- me,” Huett-Shvetzoff, a St. Antho- Always Fresh!

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 Como at Doswell / Open daily am –  pm / -- / [email protected] parkdental.com 10 PARK BUGLE n JANUARY 2021 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW Year in Review from p. 9 munity Council Land Use Com- high amount of precious metals, mittee, saying they need $10 including copper and aluminum. school teacher in St. Paul and be- million to $11 million in rede- gan coaching football, basketball velopment TIF funds in order to Mount Olive Lutheran’s and baseball. finance road and other infrastruc- centennial celebration Morris went back to teach and ture improvements. coach in Mississippi for a few “This (financing assistance) is Look for plenty of festivities in the years before returning to St. Paul necessary to preserve the Breck coming months at Mount Olive in 2000. Since then, he has served Woods,” Max Heitzmann, a Evangelical Lutheran, 1460 W. Al- students as a classroom teacher, partner at Master Properties, said mond Ave. Known as “the church coach, an administrative intern in referring to the 10-acre forest with the State Fair parking,” at Ramsey and Murray Middle tract on the Seminary property Mount Olive will be celebrating Schools, an assistant principal at that residential neighbors have its 100th anniversary in 2021. Highland Middle and Murray heavily lobbied to save. Officially incorporated on and as principal of Benjamin E. May 1, 1921, the church’s first Mayes IB World School since building was located at Gordon 2014. Pastor Victoria Wilgocki leads virtual worship in the sanctuary at NOVEMBER and Scudder Streets and began St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ. Photo by Maja Beckstrom. with 14 founding members, today Uncertain times for Rental apartments eyed the church has about 100 members. brewpubs, restaurants stopped by to leave a stone, shell has, as of July 30, stopped routing for Sholom Home site or scripture verse. calls from within its municipality A new owner plans to convert Jill Pavlak, co-owner of the Ur- COVID-19 has forced con- to Falcon Heights. DECEMBER the former Sholom Home senior ban Growler Brewing Company gregations to find new ways for Lauderdale was already receiv- care center into 150 rental apart- No SAP Arts Festival in 2021 in south St. Anthony Park, was everything—from the logistics ing ambulance and emergency ments. But the project will require The organizers of the St. Anthony looking forward to a record year of virtual worship to social times medical services from St. Paul. a substantial parking variance in Park Arts Festival have cancelled back in January. and pastoral care. It’s likely those At Lauderdale’s June 23 City order to work, a representative the 2021 arts festival due to con- Then COVID-19 hit. Now, she changes will be in place for a Council meeting, Mayor Mary of Midway Community Group tinuing fallout from the corona- has a message for her neighbors. “If while. When houses of worship Gaasch reviewed concerns that Redevelopment told District 10’s virus pandemic. you want the places in your neigh- shut their doors in March, many there had been no response to sev- Land Use Committee in October. The nonprofit stated, “Based on borhood to survive, show them the assumed that the need to physical- eral calls and said that the explana- The company, headed by Minne- what we know about COVID-19 love,” she said. “Right now, every ly distance would last a few weeks, tion had been that a volunteer fire apolis developer Jeffrey Laux, is today and the time it takes to plan single beer sale matters.” perhaps months. Now several department could not be expected buying the former nursing home the arts festival, we are not able neighborhood congregations say to answer all calls. property at 1554 Midway Parkway to host the event in June 2021.” they do not anticipate gathering SEPTEMBER through foreclosure. This second consecutive annual indoors for worship until 2021. OCTOBER cancellation will hurt the St. An- Churches find new ways “Until all generations from thony Park Library, which receives young to old can gather safely it New garden ordinance Then there was a ‘metal to meet spiritual needs fundraising support from the Arts will be hard to imagine reopening grinding on metal’ sound during pandemic planned for Falcon Heights Festival. our building in person again,” said Falcon Heights is taking anoth- At 3 a.m. one day this past spring, When a beloved member of St. the Rev. Jill Rode at Saint Antho- er crack at setting rules for home Lou Smith awoke to the sound Matthew’s Episcopal Church ny Park Lutheran Church. Changing up the died in the spring, parishioners gardens after a series of council of “metal grinding on metal.” holiday season couldn’t safely visit the widow actions last spring left many resi- He looked out a house window, Lauderdale shifts Santa Claus won’t be coming to with food and comfort in this pe- dents frustrated with a temporary didn’t see anything and went back town. riod of the COVID-19 pandemic. fire service to St. Paul ban in place on all new or expand- to sleep. At least not on Saturday, Dec. 5 So, they created a new ritual: The city of Lauderdale has negoti- ed gardens. Later that morning, when the when Kris Kringle had been They placed a vase outside her ated a fire services agreement with One yield from the garden dis- St. Anthony Park man went to scheduled to appear from 4 to 5 door and in the following days, the St. Paul Fire Department and cussion is a Change.org petition start his Prius, he heard an awful with 10,000 signatures by Sep- scraping sound from underneath p.m. at Milton Square in St. An- tember asking to add vegetables the hood of his car. Smith took thony Park’s downtown shopping to gardens and to grant a variance his car to Park Service to find out district. to allow a front yard, communal what was wrong: Someone had This year, a raging resurgence Clinical Excellence for over 40 years! vegetable garden proposed online stolen his car’s catalytic converter. of COVID-19 infection cases in by a resident. After sustaining that theft, Minnesota and Gov. Tim Walz’s Smith got the catalytic convert- four-week shutdown order on Dr. Nate Cogswell, DDS Developer seeking er replaced. A few months later, large-scale activities has put the TIF financing for thieves struck again, this time in kibosh on many regularly-sched- uled activities. Dr. Paul Kirkegaard, DDS Luther Seminary mid-September. After that second catalytic con- “There is a ton of stuff that development project Phone/Text: 651-644-9216 verter theft, Smith had Park Ser- would normally go on (for the The real estate and construction vice in St. Anthony Park, install a holiday season) and none of that is Email: [email protected] firm that wants to redevelop a metal shield on the undercarriage happening this year,” said Heather 15.5-acre site at the lower cam- of his car to deter further thievery. O’Malley, owner of Milton Square We provide most dental treatments pus of Luther Seminary is seeking These days, Park Service has and the proprietor of one of its tax-increment financing from the been fixing plenty of cars with shops. Activities that have been in office, including wisdom teeth, city of St. Paul for the project. stolen catalytic converters. scrubbed include private dinner IV-sedation, implants, orthodontics & Representatives of Master St. Paul Police Department parties at Nico’s Taco Bar, book Properties Minnesota announced officials report there has been an signings at Winding Trail Books CPAP alternative oral appliances. their intentions at a September ongoing rash of catalytic converter and a spaghetti dinner with Santa meeting of the District 12 Com- thefts because of their relatively sponsored by the St. Paul Parks sapdentalcare.com and Recreation Center. Your neighbors in St. Anthony Park This report includes material from editor Scott Carlson and freelancers Come to The Little Wine Shoppe, Maja Beckstrom, Sarah CR Clark, where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came. Cheers! Eric Erickson and Anne Holzman.

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By John Horchner members run the Space Tower 1800s, the Space Tower ride didn’t ride, which is more than 300 feet arrive on the scene until the early When I was in my early 20s, I tall and typically carries 50,000 1960s. After it was shipped by boat learned to sell advertising for to 60,000 passengers during Fair to Duluth, the Space Tower was Good Housekeeping magazine time. transported by 20 tractor trailers by being paired with various Ben said the Space Tower ride down to the fairgrounds to be- mentors. is lots of fun but also one that in- come its tallest ride, offering riders During a visit to the Twin Cit- volves a lot of hard work. “The a glimpse of both downtown Min- ies back then, one senior salesman ride takes maintenance every year, neapolis and St. Paul. A plaque showed me around at various ad- all sorts of it.” on the outside says that the steel vertising agencies in downtown One of Ben’s earliest jobs was and concrete base weighs over 2 Minneapolis and corporate cam- to spray WD-40 on over a doz- million pounds. puses west of the city. en gates that surround the ride to Like many things at the Fair, “Nice place to raise a family, keep them from squeaking. the Space Tower ride is a family mighty nice place,” the salesman The Space Tower even played tradition for the Kantors, and in told me. a role in his future. their case, so is the work. Ben is “Where are all the people?” In his early 20s, Ben bought a already eyeing possible jobs for his I asked. I was serious. Living in house across the street from the son Harrison who is just 10. Manhattan, I couldn’t see where Fairgrounds. This is where he met Has Ben ever thought about the city was. his wife, Michelle. It happened giving up the Space Tower? The next afternoon, we went that Michelle was the daughter “My wife sometimes talks to the Minnesota State Fair. Boy, of Larry Borud one of the family’s about moving to a warmer cli- I found the people. In fact, I was Ben Kantor and his wife Michelle are part of the family that owns and trusted lieutenants who help them mate, but I’m happy where I am,” so enamored, the senior salesman operates the Space Tower ride at the Minnesota State Fair. Photo by maintain the Space Tower each he said. left me to my own devices, and I Ben Kantor. year. One year, Larry told her she Ben is sanguine about his work stayed at the Fair for several hours could park at Ben’s house while both as a commercial pilot and body surfing the crowds. “Lots of people,” I said. at the University of Minnesota visiting the Fair. She pulled into on the Space Tower. “I guess you I mentioned this State Fair story “It’s kind of shocking,” Ben, and moving to Florida to enroll his driveway as he was pulling out could say both have theirs ups and to Ben Kantor and found an idea now 42, agreed. in flight school, “I still made it and the two almost collided. Now, downs,” he said. n for this column. Ben is a St. An- What were Ben’s earliest mem- back for the Fair.” they have a son together, and she’s thony Park neighbor who was just ories of the Fair? Today, Ben is a commercial pi- part of the operation. John Horchner is a writing and 4-years-old when his father Errol “I do not remember anything lot for Sun Country Airlines but “She got roped in,” Ben said. publishing professional who lives Kantor purchased the Space Tow- without the Fair,” he said, adding during the Fair still works, help- While amusement rides at the in St. Anthony Park. er ride at the Fairgrounds in 1982. that even after attending college ing his parents and other family State Fair date back to the late

Area communities reorganizing IT management Happy New Year from Ferdinand F. Peters’s The Falcon Heights and Lauder- Falcon Heights City Admin- much involvement city leaders Law O ces. dale city councils in December ap- istrator Sack Thongvanh said he might have with the new govern- Allow us to be proved establishing a joint powers expects the changeover to the new ing board. a part of your New agreement to manage Roseville’s IT entity to take place in the first Lauderdale City Administrator Year’s Metro I-Net internet technolo- quarter of 2021, with no notice- Heather Butkowski told the Bugle, legal resolutions. gy services used by several dozen able effect on services to residents “It’s a change that was years in the north suburban entities. and businesses. He said in De- making, so glad that it is done.” n www.ferdlaw.com Currently, there are 34 full cember it was not yet clear how —Anne Holzman L member agencies and 9 receiving E P R E L limited services from Metro I-Net, D which was established in 1999 as C D a collaboration between Roseville S and Mounds View and has now grown into a significant burden [email protected] for Roseville’s city government. 1--0 according to a Roseville official. Your neighborhood Wellness Shop! The participating cities and Offering virtual yoga and fitness classes, massage therapy, other agencies will be part of a wellness supplies and gifts joint powers agreement with a Support locally owned retailers this holiday season; shop separate governing board for Met- with us in store Wed-Sun 11-6pm or online! ro I-Net that will relieve Roseville of staffing, budgeting and other 2290 Como Ave | www.healingelementswellness.com | 651-348-6216 governance responsibilities for the shared services. In a memo sent last February to member agencies, Roseville City Kendall’s Manager Patrick Trudgeon stated, “Not only has the number of I-Net members grown, each member agency’s needs have grown expo- nentially. Some examples in recent years include the deployment of laser fiche, remote computer ac- Hardware cess, electronic door access, wire- “The Friendliest Stores In Town” less access points, as well as body cam support for law enforcement.” Glass cutting / Key cutting / Lock rekeying The new entity will have its Blade sharpening / Carpet machine rental own staff and director. Costs for Grill assembly and delivery / Lawn mower delivery member entities are expected to increase by about 5 percent, ac- Large selection of hardware, including hard-to-find items cording to information in the Special Orders: We can order almost anything! Falcon Heights City Council Dec. 2 workshop packet. In Fal- 978 Dale Street, 651-489-3210 con Heights, this would mean an increase from $44,321 in 2020 to 840 Payne Avenue, 651-776-6996 $46, 537 in 2021; for Lauderdale, www.kendallshardware.com from $17,865 to $18,758. 12 PARK BUGLE n JANUARY 2021

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Como’s Class of 2021 struggles with strange senior year By Eric Erickson ed got thrown out the window found a silver lining. With fewer the moment we got closed off classes and more asynchronous Distance learning during the from school in March,” Abrego learning, he’s had to manage time COVID pandemic has been said. “There’s a lot of things that differently. challenging for students across seniors were expecting to do this “I’ve already had the chance to the country at every grade level. year. However, with the pandem- experience what it will be like to Stories of low engagement and ic, we won’t be able to experience be a college student, to be respon- increasing failure rates have been a ‘normal’ senior year. sible for your time,” Abdulle said. widely reported in the news. “My focus has been split be- “I’m glad that I managed to tackle But for motivated college-­ Aidan Reynolds Paola Guerrero Abrego Hashi Abdulle tween school and college,” she college applications and the FAF- bound seniors who are balancing noted. “The college application SA early on which has saved me rigorous Advanced Placement experience is already hard, espe- from some anxiety.” coursework from home while also but hopes he’ll have a senior sea- and pep rallies,” he continued. “I cially for those like me who are Finishing college applications navigating the college application son. Meanwhile, he’s trying to appreciate the efforts made by the first-generation, new to the pro- can feel good. Being confident process, there is a special sense of stay positive through distance staff and student body to recover cess. Most of us now have had to about choosing the “right” school being in limbo. learning. that sense of tradition virtually. do everything alone, unsure of can be another stressor, especially Como’s Class of 2021 has “Staring at a screen each day But I think most of us are just what we’re doing and where to when it’s sight unseen. The Class conducted its senior year entire- has become monotonous and concentrating on staying afloat.” find help. While my counselor of 2021’s college visits have also ly online, without the benefit of makes it difficult to stay on Como senior Paola Guerrero has been a huge help, there has been virtual. Hopefully, one day meeting teachers, counselors or track,” Reynolds said. “It’s made Abrego carries a weighted GPA been a lot that still confused me.” their classes won’t be. n interacting with classmates. Find- me appreciate being ‘in person’ for over 4.0 and is an aspiring artist. Como senior Hashi Abdulle ing motivation and manufactur- learning so much more. She shares the loss of personal con- has maintained his status on Eric Erickson is a social studies ing academic energy is tough. “I never expected my senior nection caused by the pandemic. the “A” Honor Roll throughout teacher at Como Park Senior High Como senior Aidan Reynolds year to be like this. Though it’s “What I planned and expect- distance learning, and has even School. is a top student and talented ten- a small price to pay for safety, it’s nis player. The Cougars captain disappointing not to participate lost a chance to play last spring, in decades-old school traditions Como student on history hunt for info on Murray grad and WWII Navy vet

convenient . cozy . experienced By Sarah CR Clark Skinner, with his past teach- through primary resources includ- for an appointment call er Major from Murray Middle ing war records, maps, letters and 651-645-2666 A Como High School student’s School, are one of 16 teams par- family interviews. journey to learn about a local World ticipating in National History That effort has been challenging War II serviceman is bringing him Day’s 2020 Sacrifice for Free- as Skinner noted, “With a focus of closer to home even as he prepares dom: World War II in the Pacific just one person, we couldn’t rely for a trip to Hawaii this June as part Student & Teacher Institute. The on secondary sources that spoke in of a History Day program. institute is a cooperative learn- large strokes. We had to construct The student, Sam Skinner, is ing program sponsored by Pearl a narrative from primary source seeking information about past Harbor Aviation Museum, Pacif- documents that had never been Your friendly neighborhood salon St. Paul resident and 1941 Murray ic Fleet Submarine Museum, the analyzed or widely publicized.” Now in St. Paul and Roseville! High School graduate Signalman USS Missouri Memorial Associ- Challenging or not, the team Third Class Arthur Barnard Enge- ation and Pacific Historic Parks. reported finding many primary ursie piup in St. au 2295 Como Avenue,651-330-6281 bretson Jr., who died in the Pacific Skinner and Major plan to sources and are working to recon- rivethrough piup in Rosevie Theater of Operations. travel this June to Hawaii as par- struct Engebretson Jr.’s time in St. 1889 Perimeter Drive, 651-756-7173 Skinner is asking anyone who ticipants of the Institute and de- Paul and service in the Navy. knew Signalman Third Class En- liver a graveside eulogy honoring Currently, Skinner’s research has gebretson Jr., or his family, to con- Engebretson Jr. at the National been published and can be viewed tact Skinner’s mentor Courtney Memorial Cemetery of the Pacif- by visitng the following link: Major at courtney.major@stpaul ic. They have spent months re- 2311 Como Ave., St. AnthonyOrder Pa ronlinek at https://nhdsilentheroes.org/ .k12.mn.us searching Engebretson Jr.’s story KartaThai.com arthur-barnard-engebretson Skinner met Major in 2015 when she was his sixth-grade his- tory teacher. Since then, Skinner www.sapnurseryschool.com has had a number of award-­ winning History Day projects that have taken he and Major numerous times to Washington D.C. where he “takes in knowl- Salon in the Park edge from historic sites like the rest of us breathe air,” Major said. While Skinner’s current project promises a trip to Hawaii, it also is helping him feel closer to home. “As a member of a family whose members all hail from out of state, I had never before devel- oped a close bond to St. Anthony Developing Bright Minds for Lifelong Learning Park,” Skinner said. “Spending time learning about Engebretson Half and Full-Day Options Jr. undoubtedly brought me closer Enrolling Children 33 months–5 years to the neighborhood.” n • • • • Virtual Open House for 2021 Sarah CR Clark is a St. Anthony January 24th • 2 p.m.–4 p.m. • via Zoom Park resident and a regular freelance writer for the Bugle. JANUARY 2021 n PARK BUGLE 13

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New SAP Community seniors and jigsaw puzzles to share. Tuesday, Jan. 19 Tuesday, Feb. 9 program on Wednesdays on the Foundation grants Call their office for further details. The Legal Legacy of Ruth China Rising—Pros and Cons presidency of George W. Bush. Bader Ginsburg and the Edward Farmer, a retired profes- The classes, led by popular local The Saint Anthony Park Commu- Struggle to Replace Her sor of history at the University historian J.B. Andersen, will be nity Foundation has awarded its Blood drive Timothy R. Johnson, a Universi- of Minnesota with expertise in broadcast online from 10 to 11:30 second round of grants for 2020- The St. Anthony Park Lutheran ty of Minnesota political science China and non-Eurocentric per- a.m. on Jan. 13, 20 and 27 and Feb. 2021 to eight local organizations, Church will hold a community and law professor, will discuss the spectives on world history, will 3, 10 and 17. including the Bugle. blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. on Congressional proceedings that discuss China’s emerging role in Although his legacy will be At its annual meeting held vir- Jan. 5 at the church, 2323 Como followed the death of U.S. Su- the 21st century and what China’s forever linked with the events of tually on Dec. 7, the Foundation Ave. Pre-registration is required preme Court Justice Ruth Bader rise means for Americans. 9/11, the Presidency of George W. announced grants to the follow- and can be done online by signing Ginsburg and how they reflect on Bush covered a wide range of is- ing organizations: Chanson Voice up at redcrossblood.org and using her judicial legacy and what they To register for any or all of these sues, including two controversial & Music Academy, the Creative the code SAPL mean for the future of the court. online Tuesday Scholar talks, vis- wars, the new millennium and un- Enterprise Zone, FilmNorth, In- He is a nationally recognized ex- it the Ramsey County’s Library precedented standards for digital ternational Institute of Minne- Tuesday scholar talks pert on U.S. Supreme Court oral website https://www.rclreads.org/ surveillance. sota, Junior Achievement of the resume arguments and decision making. explore/?tag=modified-library-­ These program sessions will Upper Midwest, the Park Bugle, The Ramsey County Library’s services or by calling 651-724- be conducted virtually via Zoom Schubert Club and Saint Paul virtual Tuesday Scholars talks re- Tuesday, Jan. 26 6001. After registering, you will and participants must register in Urban Tennis. The grants totaled sume in January with all programs Using Data Science receive a confirmation email con- advance at the Library’s website $8,000. running from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to Understand Online taining information about joining https://www.rclreads.org/explore/ The Foundation’s initial grant Join local academics and experts Extremism the webinar. ?tag=modified-library-services or recipients this year were: Keystone as they share their knowledge on Megan Squire, a professor of by calling the Library at 651-724- Community Service’s Meals on Virtual course on Bush a variety of topics. computer science at Elon Uni- 6001. After registering, you will Wheels program, the Interna- versity in North Carolina, will presidency receive a confirmation email con- tional Institute, FilmNorth, St. Here is the lineup of speakers talk about how she uses the tools The Ramsey County Library in taining information about joining Anthony Park Area Seniors, the through Feb. 9: of her profession to understand January begins a six-week virtual the webinar. St. Anthony Park Community online radicalization, extremist Council and the Park Bugle. The Tuesday, Jan. 12 group membership, the spread of Foundation’s first round grants COVID-19 in Context; the dangerous propaganda and clan- topped $15,000. Historical Background of a Pandemic destine financial networks. Lunch bunch University of Minnesota profes- Tuesday, Feb. 2 The St. Anthony Park Area Se- sor Jennifer Gunn will look at The Economic Impact of niors is planning virtual “lunch COVID-19 in context of what COVID-19 in Minnesota we can learn from the historical bunch” activities from noon to Joe Mahon, regional outreach roots of the pandemic and how 1 p.m. on Jan. 6 and 20. director at the Federal Reserve the story of past diseases can help ine in or ae out TS Please call the seniors office at Bank of Minneapolis, will discuss us prepare for the future. Gunn C A. S. P 651-797-4027 651-642-9052 for the Zoom links how the coronavirus pandemic is the director of the Institute for www.colossalcafe.com or further information. One addi- is likely to economically affect Advanced Study at the University tional note: SAPAS also has quite Minnesotans. a few face masks still available for of Minnesota.

Promoting peace piece by piece By Maja Beckstrom

Last spring a group gathered weekly under the aspen trees on the front lawn of Karen Rue’s home in St. Anthony Park to sew 1,000 small leather pouches to hold some very special stones. Each pocket holds a small lump of tektite, a rock formed under rare conditions when a meteorite strikes earth, melts surrounding sedimentary rock and scatters the Tekrite, a rock formed under rare conditions when a meteorite strikes debris. Rue hopes to spread peace the Earth and melts surrounding sedimentary rock, is being used in by selling the pouches online and the making of peace pockets by a group of people led by Karen Rue, funneling profits to several peace a St. Anthony Park resident. Submitted photo by Karen Rue, who activist groups. goes by the business name of Esther Cairn. ‘‘What these stones do as you wear them is ground you into what tektite lacks in beauty it sota plucked apart old denim jeans what your intention is,” Rue said. makes up for in calming energy. and hand-twisted the blue threads “It aligns you to your authentic “It’s something that came from into cords so the pouches can be self. And, how can we get to real so long ago and from the stars,” worn around the neck. peace if we can’t be at peace with said St. Paul musician and poet The team has completed all yourself?” Thomas LeBlanc, an enrolled 1,000 and distributed about 100 A string of serendipitous con- member of the Sisseton-Wahpe- by word of mouth to people scat- nections led to what Rue is call- ton Dakota who also goes by the tered across the United States and ing the Peace Pocket Project. Rue, name Strong Buffalo. The Viet- abroad. They’re listed at $59 and who used to run a shop in North- nam veteran and peace activist is up at Rue’s website, esthercairn. field called Circle of Stones, has one of several people participating com, though Rue also encourages long been interested in rocks. In in the project. people to simply pay what they 2017 she bought a heap of black Twin Cities costume designer can and has given some away. Her tektite collected from Guangdong Kathy Matalamaki showed them goal is to get them into them into Province in China. how to stitch pockets from tradi- the world and spreading peace. n “They’re not a particularly pret- tionally tanned deer hide. Rue’s ty stone,” she said. “They’re like a husband, sister and a former col- Maja Beckstrom lives in St. Anthony clump of rough coal.” lege roommate pitched in to help. Park and is a journalist and writer. But some people believe that A woman from northern Minne- 14 PARK BUGLE n JANUARY 2021

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The Park Bugle prints obituaries free of charge as a service to our communities. Send information about area deaths to Mary Mergenthal at [email protected] or call 651-644-1650.

Two distinguished professors, ber of St. Anthony Park Lutheran 1967. He was an Old Testament Terry is survived by his wife of met Georgette, who married him one from Luther Seminary and Church during that time. instructor at Augsburg College 64 years, Faith; daughters Tanya despite his difficult last name. the other from the University of Terry was born Jan. 27, 1936, and Seminary, Minneapolis, in Fretheim and Andrea Fretheim; With two young kids in tow Minnesota, are among people the oldest of four boys. His father, 1961-63 and an assistant profes- grandchildren Kelly, Shannon and one on the way, they sailed remembered this month in uncle and grandfather were also sor of religion at the college in and Emre; his youngest brother to the U.S. in 1965. As a professor “Lives Lived.” Lutheran pastors. He first roamed 1967-68. Stephen; and sister-in-law Judy. at the University of Minnesota for the seminary campus when his fa- Terry accepted a call from Lu- He was preceded in death by his 42 years, he was a distinguished Terence Fretheim ther was a student there; then re- ther Seminary to teach Old Tes- parents Erling and Marie, broth- expert in his field of hydrogeology The Rev. Terence Erling Fretheim, turned 20 years later as a student tament and was ordained in June ers Gary and Mark, sister-in-law and was respected worldwide. He 84, died Nov. 16, 2020, in Chi- and teaching fellow. He earned his 1968. He served the Dennison LaVila, Aunt Ada and Uncle Phil. was one of those rare mentors who cago where he had recently lived. M.Div. in 1960, then studied in and Vang Parishes in Dennison, The family requests any memo- taught kindness and generosity in He died of plasma cell leukemia. England, on a Fulbright Scholar- Minn., while simultaneously he rial gifts be sent to: Terence E. and equal parts to intellectual pursuits, Terry lived for many years in ship in 1960-61. stepped onto Luther Sem’s cam- Faith L. Fretheim Scholarship for a legacy that cascades forward as St. Anthony Park, where he taught In the mid-1960s Terry studied pus as an assistant professor, wrote Environmental Studies and The those students in turn teach and Old Testament at Luther Semi- and taught at Princeton Theologi­ his first two books and became a Care of Creation Development lead others by example. nary. He was also an active mem- cal Seminary earning a Th.D. in dad, twice. Office, Loyalty Hall, 700 College Survived by his daughters Kar- In 1971, Terry and Faith and Dr., Decorah, IA 52101. in (Steve) Vanzyl, Barbara (Dan their two daughters, Tanya and Brown) Pfannkuch and son Jo- Andrea, moved to St. Anthony Luella Jelen hannes (JoBeth) Pfannkuch; four Park. During his 45-year career Luella Elizabeth Jelen, 91, died grandchildren; his sister in Ger- DAN BANE CPA, LLC at Luther Sem, he taught Old Dec. 3, 2020. She was preceded in many, Karin “Littla” (Gunter) Testament theology, had a 10-year death by her husband of 48 years, Nölker and special friend, Beate Certified Public stint as dean of academic affairs Clemence; son, Scott and 11 sib- Cochclovius. Accountant and team taught a class with Paul lings. She is survived by children, A celebration honoring this Sponheim, Ph.D., for 20 years ti- Gregory, Cynthia (Mike) Bennett special man is destined for this tled, “God, Evil, Suffering.” and Michael; three grandchildren; summer. Memorials may be In total, Terry wrote more made to the Hans-Olaf Pfann- Providing Individual & and one great-grandson. than 25 books on Old Testament Mass of Christian Burial was kuch Scholarship fund, which Business Tax Service. theology—including “Creation celebrated Dec. 9 at Maternity of allows hydrogeology students to Untamed: The Bible, God, and Mary Catholic Church, with in- continue studies at the hydroge- Natural Disasters” and his most terment at Fort Snelling National ology field camp at mgwa.org/ recent book, published in August Cemetery. mgwa-foundation/. Conveniently located in the Baker Ct Bldg 2020, “God So Enters into Rela- (1 Blk East of 280 at corner of Territorial & Raymond) tionships That … ” —and count- Hans Pfannkuch Thomas Schraad at 821 Raymond Ave – Ste 310, St Paul 55114. less articles which have helped shape pastoral students over the Hans Olaf Pfannkuch, resident Thomas Schraad, 86, of Rose- of St. Anthony Park for 52 years, ville, died Nov. 22, 2020. He Call for an appointment 651-999-0123 past 50 years and counting. Ter- ry officially retired from Luther died Nov. 19, 2020, five days short was preceded in death by his par- or visit my website at: www.danbanecpa.com Seminary in 2013 after 45 years of his 88th birthday. ents, Bernard and Margaret and of service. Born in Berlin in 1932, he grew brother, William. He is survived up in a place and time that clear- by his wife, Pat; children, Barba- ly shaped his worldview, a deep ra (Al) Hansen, Mike (Janice), understanding of what matters Kathy (Rick) Daas, Terri (Hank) in life and what it means to be a Swaggert and Mark (Kristy); 11 good and decent human. He loved grandchildren; 11 great-grandchil- life—the arts, humor, science, dren; and siblings, Mary (Virgil) Community Worship Directory deep and creative thinking and Schutz, Jane Melvin and Joseph travel but above all, connecting (Phyllis). During the current health crisis, services and events may be canceled. with people. Had he not walked Memorials preferred to Holy Please check websites for updates. into the Sorbonne office to collect Childhood Catholic Church or his scholarship fund while earning Philomena House. Mass of Chris- ❖ CENTENNIAL UNITED ❖ PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH—ELCA his doctorate, he would never have tian Burial will be private. METHODIST CHURCH— 1744 Walnut Street (at Ione), Lauderdale, 651-644-5440 ST. ANTHONY PARK CAMPUS www.peacelauderdale.com 2200 Hillside Avenue, 651-633-7644 Worshiping on Zoom. Recording available on website www.centennialumc.org Reconciling in Christ Congregation Worshiping online All are welcome. Come as you are. ROSELAWN CEMETERY Find us on Facebook: Centennial SAP a peaceful resting place for all We’re in this together! ❖ ST. ANTHONY PARK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST ❖ MISSION ORTHODOX 2129 Commonwealth (at Chelmsford) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 651-646-7173, www.sapucc.org 1040 Como Avenue, St. Paul, 615-771-0125 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. via Zoom [email protected], www.missionopc.org Zoom Meeting ID 455 247 298 Dr. Michael Seufert (we have a new pastor!) Christian Tradition • Progressive Faith • All Are Welcome Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. ❖ ST. CECILIA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Fellowship Lunch and Service: 2:00 p.m. 2357 Bayless Place, 651-644-4502 first Sunday each month, nursery available [email protected], www.stceciliaspm.org Handicap-accessible ❖ ST. ANTHONY PARK LUTHERAN Saturday/Sunday Mass: Online CHURCH Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. 2323 Como Avenue West, 651-645-0371 Sunday Masses: 8:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Web, Facebook, & Twitter: saplc Handicap-accessible ❖ ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Pastor Sonja Hagander & Pastor Jill Rode 2136 Carter Ave. (at Chelmsford), 651-645-3058 T PCA F Sunday Worship: Online until further notice www.stmatthewsmn.org, Facebook: stmatthewsmn AN BIAL LT CMATIN NIC (visit Church At Home at saplc.org) The Rev. Blair A. Pogue, Rector FF We offer weekly online worship and study groups. ldes rhrd iew olri Please visit our website for more information. e anua 22 ROSELAWN CEMETERY W. Larpenteur Ave. oseville MN etween einton nd le To add your place of worship to the directory, contact Paula Mielke at 651-492-4143 or [email protected] www.roselawncemetery.com JANUARY 2021 n PARK BUGLE 15

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My great-grandfather, Albert struction right where I was and my And then, just when I thought Laubach, owned a store in St. Paul hair, natural nails and products. rent was zero, and those factors pro- things couldn’t get any more in- until 1912 when his partner ab- moted inertia. teresting, I awoke one Monday 2233 Energy Park Drive sconded with their funds and the As it got cooler, and then cold, it morning in January to a 28-inch Saint Paul / 651-647-9000 / theresashair.com business went belly-up. Albert took t became apparent that I would, by snowfall. It was the Superbowl off a-wandering, proto-Woody default, be spending the winter at Blizzard of 1975—Minnesota’s Guthrie-style, winding up final- Seven Pines. My workmate, a jack Storm of the Century—whose ly on a 40-acre homestead on Big pine savage right out of Central epicenter was 50 miles west of me. Sandy Lake, in Aitkin County. A Casting, suggested laconically that So, there was another thing I piece of land for which he paid Water Heaters first, I should get proper clothing didn’t know: That it could snow $5.31 in fees to the Department of • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling the Interior in Duluth in 1917 that (Sorels, a parka, fleece-lined leather so much that you couldn’t get out FREE ESTIMATES choppers) and, second, since this your door. Or even your windows, • Remove/Replace Faucets & NO CHARGE FOR ended up being worth, a century • Toilets OVERTIME! later, a million dollars. An inadver- cabin was heated only by wood fire, because of drifts. I had to climb out I should start cutting. Yesterday. So, the cabin’s only upper window. • Disposals tent success after a life of financial • Water Piping with fervor equal to one bailing out And once out, then what? I frustration. • Plumbing Repairs a leaking boat, I spent six hours a looked around, climbed back in, – Angie’s List since 2001 – Albert had four daughters, one • Water Heaters – Satisfaction guaranteed – of them my grandmother, and each day for the next two months cutting got my snow shovel, climbed back – 1 Year warranty on work – of them inherited a ten-acre strip firewood by hand with a bow saw. out and started digging paths, first Serving the Roseville, Como Park, of the property. My grandfather, By November I had seven cords to the outhouse (priorities) and Falcon Heights,Shoreview, Macalester/ stacked outside my door, cut from then, over the next week, down Groveland & Highland Park areas architect Magnus Jemne, designed for over 35 years. and built a simple-but-classy 25-by- beautiful standing deadwood. our quarter-mile-long road to the 50-foot cabin there in 1931, replete I had come up to the cabin often county road. Jack Stodola with outhouse and hand pump. It as a kid, but always in the summer, Despite all of this, I wasn’t in Cell: 612-865-2369 so I wasn’t hip to Minnesota win- full hermit mode. I got a part-time was christened Seven Pines. No overtime charge for nights and weekends By the 1960s, my mother ters. After it got cold, it got colder. caretaking job at a summer camp had inherited the place. No fam- And then it got a lot colder. And that was close enough to hitch- ily members lived anywhere near then, my car wouldn’t start and got hike. And I would occasionally see it. So, it sat unused until June 6, buried in snow. friends who lived at a Teen Corps 1974, when, with Norwegian and And then the hand pump froze. encampment nearby. The hand pump froze? What are Finally, in late March, I met a German in my blood, Minnesota t in my roots, my three cats in my you talking about? I mean, I could guy in a bar who, thanks to an al- Justice for arms and my then-wife Sherry in understand if the pump didn’t work cohol-inspired lapse of judgment, hand, I moved from Oklahoma to because the vandals took the han- agreed to plow my long, twisty, hilly Seven Pines. dle, but. . . . road for $25. Then, I dug out my George Floyd Let me make clear that the plan As winter progressed, I hung car and got it started, packed up the was never to spend the winter in a a wall of blankets over half of the cats and made my way down to the glorified shack made of 3/4-inch cabin—the­ fun half that was all Twin Cities. board covered with asphalt shingles. windows—and hunkered down A half-century later, the cabin is sponsored by Liz Pierce Sherry was going to get a job as a in the dark, crowded, window- still in my family. We all love it and librarian somewhere in the state, less part. I kept fires burning in use it extensively in three seasons. Pierce Richards Law Office where we would then move. But two stoves day and night. The cats But I alone have the distinction of 651-645-1055 Minnesota positions were tight, so, slept at my feet under the blankets. having wintered at Seven Pines. in early fall, she took a temporary I settled into a rhythm of bring- Never again. n 16 PARK BUGLE n JANUARY 2021

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Como football wins conference championship By Eric Erickson lifetime. Considering Como fin- Those seven standout seniors beating Johnson was a highlight Park Cougars, there was no doubt. ished the 2019 season at 1-8 with were Stone Frasl, Demarquis moment that he will never forget. Only gratitude. For the first time since 2009, the several lopsided losses, the 2020 Sailes, Zak Ibrahim, Jahrese “It was amazing,” Lucy said. “It seems like we’re living in a Como Park Cougars football team campaign was especially sweet. Adeagbo, Kaelyb Sears, Johntae “We worked really hard to get world where everything you get earned a championship, finishing Head Coach Kirby Scull has Hudson and Sully Lucy. ready for this year and our hard to do that’s normal is just a little 4-0 in St. Paul City Conference. guided Como football for 17 years. Adeagbo, Sears, Hudson and work showed during the game. bit sweeter and feels like a huge After an ever-evolving schedule He has led teams to titles in two Lucy, who started on both sides of Hard work all around. Defense blessing,” Scull said. eventually led to high school foot- other seasons (2007 and 2009), the ball, led a stingy defense that was dominant led by Jahrese For Scull, seeing his student ball kicking off a shortened season but hadn’t ever experienced such only allowed an average of one Adeagbo and Maurice Gant.” athletes not only get the chance in mid-October, the Cougars took a swing in results from one year touchdown per game. Adeagbo, After Johnson, the Cougars to play but come together and full advantage of the opportunity to the next. a defensive end, led a fierce pass defense continued to roll while work hard to achieve a champi- to play. Scull credited the turnaround rush and finished in the state’s top the team’s offensive productivity onship season was fun and a great With a defense that only al- to a strong senior class. 10 for quarterback sacks. soared behind the strong quarter- blessing. It’s also a source of school lowed a touchdown per game on “Not only did we have 14 se- The Cougars’ defensive unit back play from junior Jude Breen. pride that Como emerged as City average, Como rattled off four niors, but they were 14 very com- was consistent all year. They start- A 36-0 shutout of Humboldt in champions. wins in the four weeks of city com- mitted seniors,” Scull said. “Seven ed strong in a 16-8 season-opening week three put Como in position Coach Scull explained what it petition before COVID protocols of them played football at Como win over Highland and peaked the to clinch the championship if may mean for his players going shut things down in St. Paul. Park for all four years. They really next week in a pivotal game versus they could beat Harding on the forward. For Cougar football players, had a chance to develop and grow Johnson. The Cougars didn’t even Knights’ home turf. A convinc- “I think with a team that grows one month of games was enough into being players who could help give up a first down in the second ing 32-12 Cougar win at Harding so much together, you make some to make memories that will last a us in a lot of ways.” half against the favored Governors. sealed the deal. friendships that don’t go away,” he The score remained tied 6-6 A couple positive COVID tests said. “They’re just kind of always as the fourth quarter concluded. among the city teams caused the there. I would think our team is After another defensive stand in cancelation of the fifth and final going to have fond memories of overtime, Stone Frasl scored Co- week of games. Como could not 2020.” n mo’s game winning touchdown be caught in the standings at that Have a on a short run to secure the exhil- point, but there was disappoint- Eric Erickson is a social studies Wonderful arating 12-6 final result. ment that a game against Central teacher at Como Park High School Although no fans were in at- could not be played. and a longtime coach of school and Winter Season tendance due to COVID regula- Much like the rest of 2020, youth sports in St. Paul. & New Year. tions, a noisy, joyful celebration high school football was differ- 30 YEAR COMMEMORATIVE PINS ensued on the field. Sully Lucy, ent. Some wondered if the season ONLY $5.00 (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) who had two interceptions in the should have happened at all. game, stated that the feeling after For Coach Scull and the Como WWW.HAMPDENPARKCOOP.COM

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