St. Anthony Park, FalconPa Heights, Lauderdale & Northwestrk Como Park BugleVolume 33, Number 2, August 2006 Bank unveils new design by Dave Healy This spring it was back to the drawing board for Park Midway Bank. A February public meeting drew reactions to its plans for a new building at 2300 Como Ave., where its drive-in facility is currently located. On July 13, the bank presented a revamped site plan and building design to the District 12 Community Council. Rick Beeson, bank president, said that the formation of an advisory committee helped the bank fine-tune its plans. He pointed to three significant changes in the original design. The new design for a two-story building on the southeast corner of Como and Doswell features a lower tower (28 feet) than the Park Midway Bank redesigned its new building at Como and Doswell in response to neighborhood input. original plan (48 feet). In addition, a canopy over the drive-in exit on Como has been pushed back from the sidewalk to create a less begin after the State Fair. hopes to occupy its new quarters Doswell adjacent to the site will monolithic face to the building. Finally, the original windows, Construction of the new 16,630- by August 15, 2007. be closed, and no street parking intended to echo those of the nearby library, have been redesigned. square-foot building is expected During construction, the will be allowed. A temporary Beeson said that demolition of the existing drive-in bank will to take 10 months, and the bank sidewalks along Como and New design to 10

Hey residents: Does anybody love Raymond? District 12 Community Council to host traffic meeting Aug. 17

by Dave Healy

Does Raymond Avenue traffic address traffic problems on starting point for discussions by a need calming? Karlyn Eckman Raymond itself. task force made up of council thinks so. She lives at 973 That larger topic was the members, staff, neighbors and Raymond, and for a southbound focus of an October 2004 public landscape architects. motorist coming off the railroad meeting, at which residents At the August 17 meeting, bridge just beyond Energy Park expressed concerns about truck the task force will present several Drive, Eckman’s house is at the traffic, speeding, and pedestrian conceptual designs and solicit point of a curve the road takes and bicycling safety. feedback from residents. Axelson just before Hampden Avenue. According to Nina Axelson, predicted that people will be Over the years, many District 12 community organizer, impressed by the holistic vehicles have failed to negotiate the 2004 meeting, while approach the task force has that turn, and Eckman’s fence valuable, came at a bad time in taken. and yard have suffered the the city’s two-year Capitol “It’s more than just changing consequences. In the most recent Improvement Budget cycle. the road itself,” she said. “It’s Como Park incident, she lost a 22-foot white “It was too late to put changing the whole experience of resident Faith pine in her front yard and had to together a proposal for the 2005 the road.” Kelly will perform in spend $5,000 on repairs to her CIB deadline,” she said. This Accordingly, the task force “Pazzanni,” wooden fence. time around, she added, the considered not only such things this year’s On August 17, the council will have something as speed bumps, textured show from St. Anthony Park Community ready by February 2007, when pavement, bump-outs and a Circus Council will host a public requests are due for the next center island, but also how Juventas. meeting to discuss plans for funding cycle. landscaping, sculpture and changes to Raymond Avenue This month’s meeting will general beautification could between Como and University be followed by one in late enhance the neighborhood feel

Photo courtesy of Cicus Juventas avenues. It will take place at October or early November to of Raymond Avenue and thereby 7 p.m. at the South St. Anthony finalize the neighborhood’s change driving behavior. Rec Center. funding request. Skills and thrills abound at The session marks years of At the 2004 meeting, neighborhood discussion about residents brainstormed a variety the road. One significant of traffic-calming ideas, including Circus Juventas’ “Pazzanni” alteration has already been made: signage and structural changes to by Antonie Young Bayless Place, which previously the roadway. That list formed the An afternoon rehearsal at the Circus Juventas arena is a flurry of mind- intersected Raymond just south boggling derring-do. As students race up 20-foot ladders or unicycle of Hampden, was closed. Now madly across the gymnasium floor, parents try to remain calm as they traffic must enter or exit watch from the sidelines. Raymond at Bayless Avenue, just south of Bayless Place. St. Anthony Park’s annual Some are old hands at this, and calmness comes easier for them. Fourth of July celebration was David Skilbred and Jenny Offt of St. Anthony Park have been However, the Cromwell- a hit for all ages. Grace watching their daughter Emma, 11, perform with Circus Juventas Bayless project was designed Olson enjoyed a bomb pop. since 2002. Another circus veteran is Como Park resident Faith Kelly, primarily to impede motorists She and her family, who live 13, who also has been with the group since 2002. Her older brother looking for a shortcut from in St. Michael, joined rela- Dylan, 18, joined in 2003. Cromwell to Raymond and to tives for a day in Langford These three and the rest of the troupe have been preparing for the reduce traffic through the Park. See more Fourth of July surrounding residential photos on page 5. Circus to 6 neighborhood. It did little to

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CITY FILES

Como Park The festival is free, with the citizen involvement in this National Night Out celebrations exception of food and beverages. planning. Funded by University will be held August 1 at It is organized and run by United, the collaborative has Northwest Como Rec Center, volunteers. To donate toward the advocated that at least three 1550 N. Hamline, from 5 to event or to volunteer, contact Jim members of the affected 8 p.m., and at Arbor Pointe, Bownik: 792-7656. communities be included on the 635 W. Maryland, from 5 to Met Council Management Committee. 9 p.m. The events will include ice St. Anthony Park cream socials, children’s activities, and visits from the police and fire The city of St. Paul is revising its The District Council has created departments. comprehensive plan. The a blog to collect information on Comprehensive Planning drag racing and traffic disturb- Committee will select neighbor- ances. To contribute, visit Falcon Heights hood residents to add a citywide http://trafficcalming.pbwiki.com/ The city is preparing to work on perspective to task forces on land FrontPage. Enter the password: its 2008 comprehensive plan. use, transportation, housing, parks reports. Click on “Comments” to The City Council has approved a and water. Anyone interested in share your experiences. public participation plan for that serving may contact the District Council office (649-5992), or process. A first step is organizing St. Paul a steering committee that will be find more information and an headed by the mayor. From four application at www.sapcc.org. The mayor’s office seeks appli- to nine citizens are needed to cants for St. Paul committees, serve on this committee. Rock-Tenn is losing its current boards and commissions. Applications will be accepted at source of energy and is Appointments to the following City Hall. developing plans for an on-site committees will be made by the energy source. end of summer, so interested The Parks and Recreation Fuels being considered for individuals should apply as soon Commission is looking at the new power plant include as possible. various forms of biomass — potential locations for a Advisory Committee on Aging trees, agricultural crops or community garden. They will Bicycle Advisory Board residue, construction and present a feasibility report to the Business Review Council demolition waste wood — and council in the next few months. District Energy refuse derived fuel (RDF), a Heritage Preservation mixture of nonrecyclable paper, Commission wood and plastic derived from Lauderdale Long-Range Capital Improve- municipal waste. The city is considering ment Budget Committee The Community Council redevelopment of the basketball Mayor’s Advisory Committee for continues to discuss the issue. court at Community Park when People with Disabilities More information is available at the tennis courts are redone. The Neighborhood Sales Tax www.sapcc.org. city would like to hear from Revitalization (STAR) Board those who would use such a Police Civilian Review A forum on Raymond Avenue court regarding what is important Commission traffic calming will be held at to consider in the project. Human Rights Commission South St. Anthony Recreation Contact Jim Bownik: 792-7656, Neighborhood Network Center on August 17 at 7 p.m. A [email protected]. Parks and Recreation task force made up of neighbors, Commission staff and volunteer landscape Ramsey County Commissioner Port Authority architects will present ideas to Jan Parker reported to the Public Housing Agency improve pedestrian safety, Lauderdale City Council at their St. Paul-Ramsey County Health streetscape and livability along June 27 meeting. Among items Services Advisory Committee Raymond Avenue. Draft plans of interest was that the county St. Paul RiverCentre Convention should be available by August 10, Come Home to St. Anthony Park plans to expand the Roseville and Visitors Authority and the comment period will Library. The library board is Tr uth in Sale of Housing Board remain open after the forum. For conducting a needs-assessment of Evaluators more information, see the council study for the northeast part of Workforce Investment Board the city. Web site: www.sapcc.org. For more information, visit Lauderdale’s annual summer The Community Council Web www.stpaul.gov or contact Kris festival, Day in the Park, will be site (www.sapcc.org) features a Fredson (266-8534, held Saturday, August 19, from 4 slide show from the book [email protected]). to 7 p.m. “St. Anthony Park: Portrait Residents may apply for The festival features a of a Community,” by David more than one committee per parade, music, games and food. Lanegran. Copies may be application. Mayor Coleman Activities include bingo, mini- purchased at the council office as encourages applicants to get golf, a bounce house for children well as at Micawber’s. recommendations from their City and a water slide. The parade, Council members. Situated along upper part of Bourne Ave., with which starts at 4 p.m., will The St. Anthony Park House Applications are available clear view of downtown Minneapolis, this feature emergency vehicles, floats, Tour, a fundraiser for the online at www.stpaul.gov/mayor/ home has had only three owners since 1941. local organizations, mascots and Community Council, will be committeeinfo/. Beautiful setting includes native prairie grasses more. held October 14. Houses and in the front and raspberry patch, apple tree, volunteers are needed for the Tuesday, August 1, is National and perennial flower beds in the secluded back tour. Contact the office at Night Out, an evening yard. Three bedrooms and one bath with 649-5992. designated to heighten crime and hardwood floors & fairly new combination drug prevention awareness, and windows. 2369 Bourne Ave. As planning continues for light strengthen neighborhood spirit $289,900. rail transit on University Avenue, and police-community partner- the Metropolitan Council has ships. Nancy Meeden been charged with managing the Many neighborhoods hold Coldwell Banker Burnet Specializing in remodeling design phase and operation of the picnics or block parties to and renovation of older homes completed line. celebrate the event. 651-282-9650 Tectone Construction Call Ben Quie in the Park at District Councils in the Cell 612-790-5053 affected communities have —Susan Conner [email protected] 651-645-5429 Tectone is Biblical Greek for Carpentry formed a collaborative to support LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED A UGUST 2006 ■ P ARK BUGLE 3

Brandon Heffron: Signing the body eclectic Tattoo artist finds congenial location on Como Avenue by Natalie Zett

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EDITORIAL

Philosophers and theologians at least since the time of Thomas Want to build a new bank? Try pulling together a discussion Office: 2190 Como Ave. Aquinas have debated the merits of the active life versus the group to talk about different possibilities. contemplative life. Of course, philosophy and theology being Want to make a street safer? Before you start digging, think long Mailing Address essentially contemplative pursuits, that conversational deck was and hard about the likely effects of various interventions. P. O. Box 8126 probably stacked from the beginning. Want to create a new tattoo? Before putting needle to skin, it St. Paul, MN 55108 But while there is a long and rich tradition celebrating the merits might be wise to make a sketch and think things through. of contemplation, for Americans the balance was tipped from the start Want to discover some new dinosaur fossils? Before you rush off www.parkbugle.org in favor of action. Our Puritan forbears were suspicious of inactivity. to Montana, maybe you should spend some time in the lab looking at phone: 651-646-5369 In their world view, one confirmed one’s status as a member of the geological maps. fax: 651-646-0159 elect by achieving worldly success, and that meant getting out there Want to confirm a new bird sighting? It might be a good idea to and doing something. Idleness is the devil’s workshop, after all. study your field guide first. Next Deadline Our secular folk wisdom, epitomized in Ben Franklin’s “Poor Want to build the world’s tallest K’NEX roller coaster? You better Display ads: August 16 Richard’s Almanac,” amplified that sentiment. You don’t get healthy, put a lot of thought into your design. News: August 18 wealthy and wise by sitting around gazing at your navel. While often contemplation enhances accomplishment, sometimes Americans are doers. We tamed the wilderness, cured smallpox it’s a precursor to nonaction. The Japanese sculptor Atsuo Okamoto, Editor and put a man on the moon. We measure ourselves by our who participated in MN Rocks, a stone-carving symposium held this Dave Healy accomplishments. Unless you’re applying for an academic job, summer in St. Paul, believes that a stone is a living entity. Once he had 651-646-5369 [email protected] employment counselers advise, don’t begin a résumé with your a large piece of granite to split. But as he thought about it over several education. Tell them what you’ve done. days, he realized that the stone did not want to be split. Eventually he Obituaries Editor Of course, thinking and doing are not mutually exclusive. Indeed, gave in to the stone’s wish. Mary Mergenthal most successful projects result from careful planning and preparation. Don’t just do something, stand there. 651-644-1650 [email protected]

Arts Editor Antonie Young C OMMENTARY [email protected] Calendar Editor Raymond Yates Learning to mind our own business in St. Anthony Park [email protected] by Gregg Richardson Art Director Stephen D. Parker Recent neighborhood interest could reinvigorate — or even save roots, I’m sometimes prone to and other efficiencies. about redevelopment plans by — them. those feelings myself. Even merchandise delivery Subscriptions and Delivery Park Midway Bank and the As a member of the District But my experience on the can be a problem when the only Raymond Yates Como-Raymond BP has 12 Community Council for the Community Council and the access for a truck is a tight alley 651-646-5369 ext. 3 highlighted St. Anthony Park’s past several years, I’ve been Hampden Park Co-op board, as in back or prime public parking sometimes ambiguous impressed with the talent and well as conversations with local on a busy street in front. Billing relationship with local business. energy that St. Anthony Park is business owners, have helped Their hours are limited by John A. Knutson & Co. On the one hand, we have a capable of mobilizing to tackle dispel whatever romantic notions the cost of wages and utilities, genuine affection for our small issues that affect us all. At the I once harbored about “Main and the lack of traffic generated Display Advertising community businesses, and we same time, I’ve become more Street.” by their small neighbors who also 651-646-5369 make honest efforts to support aware of the latent emotional In the real world, Main can’t afford to stay open late. Dan Schultz (ext. 1) them. At the same time, that investment people have in certain Street is occupied by folks who As much as we would all like Raymond Yates (ext. 2) support seems to go hand in aspects of this neighborhood, and work 70 hours a week and to see more unique local hand with a strong sense of nowhere is that expressed more frequently struggle just to stay businesses in spaces such as the Classified Advertising ownership that sometimes strays clearly than in the Como Avenue out of debt. Como-Raymond BP station, the Raymond Yates into gray areas. business district. They’re tucked into reality is that few sole proprietors 651-646-5369 ext. 2 It’s our neighborhood, but It sometimes seems to me cramped, aging buildings because can afford newly constructed or it’s someone else’s business. One that the feelings many residents that’s the only rent they can renovated space, few are willing The Park Bugle is a community person’s innovation is another’s express for the “village” betray afford if they’re going to keep or able to take the financial risk newspaper serving St. Anthony slippery slope. We want to more of a desire for a Disneyland their heads above water. of a new, unproven business idea, Park, Lauderdale, Falcon preserve the character of our “Main Street” than a viable local Their selection is limited by and fewer still succeed. Heights and Northwest Como favorite businesses, but we’re also business community. I confess space, as is overstock, and they Park. The Bugle reports and prone to resisting changes that that, with my assorted small town often can’t get volume discounts Minding our business to 5 analyzes community news and promotes the exchange of ideas and opinions in these com- munities. The Bugle strives to promote freedom of expression, enhance the quality of life in the Dear candidate: How would you address the following issues? readership communities and by Gordon and Barbara Murdock encourage community participation. We live in a time of strong affairs included education, health It’s striking that the top want to hear candidates’ Opinions expressed in the political currents. In November, care, housing, national security vote-getters were what might be positions. Bugle by the editor, writers and we will elect people to represent and social safety net. We asked seen as issues close to home: So, how do you get contributors do not necessarily us in state and federal offices, passers-by, “Which of the environment, health care and candidates to tell you what they represent the opinions of the and the decisions they make will following are the topics you most education. National security, think and what they plan? You board of directors, Park Press, affect us for years to come. What want to hear discussed by trumpeted by many politicians probably don’t want to start out Inc. Copyright 2006, Park Press, are the issues we think most candidates for major national and the press, ran a dismal dead by telling them what you think. Inc. All rights reserved. important, and where do the and state offices?” Some 355 last. Many of us, of course, think Then you’re likely to get an The Park Bugle is candidates stand on those issues? people ranked their top three that those that got the top votes answer tailored to your position published by Park Press, Inc., a It’s time to find out. items: are national security issues. — maybe not a falsehood, but nonprofit organization guided At the St. Anthony Park Art Environment 354 There is much we don’t probably something with a bit of by an elected board of directors. Currently serving on the Festival in June, St. Anthony Health Care 351 know about the opinions of spin. board are Tom Countryman, Park Neighbors for Peace Education 325 those voting. If people voted for What you might want to do Audrey Estebo, Rose Ann (www.parkpeace.org) placed a Iraq 243 health care, we don’t know instead is say something like this: Foreman, Dave Griffin, Kim list of topics we considered Energy Independence 237 whether they support universal “There’s a lot of talk these days Holman, Lynn Jenkins, Thor important on a bulletin board. Social Safety Net 145 single-payer coverage or the about health care. What do you Kommedahl, Don Marier, Mary We had five topics in each of Torture 130 status quo. We don’t know think we should do?” After you’ve Jo McGuire, Connie Powell, two categories. Under world Housing 115 whether those who voted for heard their piece, by all means, Sheila Richter, Eva Rogness, affairs, we listed arms control, United Nations 96 social safety net were thinking of push them for more specific Milton Sherburne, Tim Smith environment, Iraq, torture and Arms Control 86 Social Security, crime prevention and Cindy Thrasher. the United Nations. National National Security 48 or homelessness. But they do Dear candidate to 5 A UGUST 2006 ■ P ARK BUGLE 5

Greetings from Salon In The Park now offering: manicures & pedicures 2311 Como Ave / 651-645-2666 Gift Certificates Available

Photos by Christy Myers

Perfect weather made for a big turnout at St. Anthony Park’s Fourth of July festivities, which included races, a parade, games, music, speeches, drawings and food.

Minding our businesss from 4

Sole proprietorships of the decade and a half, for every 10 the essence of our neighborhood sort we see on Como Avenue new businesses with fewer than at a time when we seem to be at tend to have very small profit 20 employees that succeed, 9 the heart of urban development margins, according to the latest more fail. — light rail, commuter rail, large WHERE IS PARK HARDWARE? available figures from the Small We as a community need to condo projects, new biotech Remember Miller’s Drug Store? Maybe, maybe not. Like Miller’s was, Business Administration — in listen to and carefully evaluate industries, U of M expansion on Park Hardware is often referred to as a “treasure in the community.” Also the range of 2–6 percent for what our local businesses say they the St. Paul Campus (not to like Miller’s, your local hardware store will become a part of history if the businesses such as gas stations, need from us in order to be mention the new Gopher consumers in our community choose to spend their money outside of grocery stores and miscellaneous successful. stadium) — we have a responsi- our community. retail. Patronage is just part of the bility to try to understand the Maybe the big-box, self-service stores are truly the wave of the future. That’s not much breathing story. One key to their success is factors that can help our urban One thing is certain: they will space come a recession — or a a friendly local banker. Park village thrive, not just survive. be if that is where the Create Your Own Sale new nearby Menard’s, Lund’s or Midway Bank is currently ranked customers choose to spend Walgreen’s. by the SBA as one of the 20 top Gregg Richardson has lived in most of their money for the At these margins, even small small business lenders in St. Anthony Park since 1989. things they want and need. 15% OFF shortfalls can quickly add up to Minnesota. Their success is Since leaving the University People are busy,and the EVERYTHING! insurmountable debt for an crucial to our success as a Libraries in 2002, he has devoted boxes do cater to the one stop Through August 15, 2006 individual proprietor with few community. his time to volunteer work for shop mentality. But the next options for growth. Over the past If we really want to preserve various community organizations. time you find yourself walking a block and a half to your car, having spent more time and money than you had intended, and more $3 a gallon gas than you needed to, we’d like you to remember what happened to Miller’s--and think about what can Dear candidate from 4 happen to Park Hardware and all of the other jewels in your community when they don’t get the community support they need to thrive. Your information. But if you ask lot about a topic, they’re likely to thought deeply and well? Do they voice is heard here, your input is important to us. Much more than it will open-ended questions, you may form a position. And if they have the facts? If they’re vague or ever be to the managers of the box stores where your dollar and your get a better sense of what they’d don’t, that’s instructive too. they waffle, say, “Tell me more face are just one of thousands. do in office. For those not comfortable about that.” Soon you’ll know No, we can’t carry everything, all the time--but Think about your priorities buttonholing candidates, drop a whether the candidate will really www.parkhardware.com gives you access to everything our main now so that you can frame your post card or send an e-mail to the represent you. distributor offers. We need your support. We’d like to sell you the whole questions. One great place to campaign, stating what you want Then tell your friends and project, not just the parts the other guy forgot to tell you you’d need. We meet candidates and their staff is to hear discussed. Get friends and neighbors. And vote! want to serve you today,tomorrow and into the future, and we’ll even the State Fair. But there’ll be neighbors to do the same. Say give you free popcorn. We won’t be here without you. many opportunities in the weeks “It’s important to me to hear Gordon and Barbara Murdock live to come: radio call-in shows, what you think about …” in St. Anthony Park and are PARK HARDWARE, 2290 W. COMO AVE meet-the-candidate coffees and Do they sound members of Neighbors for Peace. 651-644-1695 the like. When candidates hear a knowledgeable? Have they 6 P ARK BUGLE ■ A UGUST 2006

Circus from 1

circus school’s annual summer that shows how masks can both lot of kids get to do — like hang show. “Pazzanni” is the school’s conceal and reveal. 30 feet in the air by my feet,” she Work with a local travel agent sixth production performed Amid painted sets depicting said. “Plus I get to see so many of Custom-designed trips,Airline tickets - domestic and international, under the big top. romantic Italian street fronts, my friends here. It’s like a regular Air and hotel packages, Escorted tours, Cruises, Circus Juventas is America’s dancers rehearse, while overhead, school that way, only we get to Honeymoon and Wedding Travel only nonprofit performing arts trapeze-artist students fly back do odd things.” Call on our experience! school offering year-round classes and forth. Meanwhile, a young Faith said she studies “a little and camps for students ages woman twines herself up in bit of everything — some aerial, ® 3–21. The annual summer show brightly colored fabrics some acrobatic.” She’s been a TRAVEL is an ornate production similar to suspended high above the floor, gymnast since she was very 2301 Como Avenue • St. Paul • 651-646-8855 those of Cirque du Soleil, and several teenagers practice flips young. In this show, she plays a featuring the school’s advanced on a trampoline in the corner. character named Zola and will students. A circus veteran, Emma perform contortion and hand- Juventas aims to promote Skilbred is used to this balancing acts. artistry and self-esteem through commotion. Between rehearsals “It will be really busy but learning and performing for her part in the upcoming really fun,” she said of the three- multicultural contemporary show, she explained that she goes week performance schedule. “It’s ST. ANTHONY PARK circus arts. Its productions to Circus Juventas year-round, like having another family for 18 include intricate sets, brilliant taking one class throughout the days.” EALTHCARE ROFESSIONALS costumes, dramatic dance, bold standard school year. She will Though Faith joined Circus H P athletics and dazzling perform in a bike act for Juventas immediately after seeing St. Anthony Park Dental Arts, P.A. theatricality. “Pazzanni.” In addition to a performance, her brother Dylan Dr. Bill Harrison www.sapdentalarts.com Founded in 1994 by circus bicycling, she’s taking a tightrope took longer to decide he was 2282 Como Avenue, 651-646-1123 performers Dan and Betty Butler, class. interested, signing up for a Now offering single appointment crowns & veneers the school expanded by building “It’s a great day — always juggling class “on a whim.” See our display ad on page 9. its big-top facility in 2001. What very busy,” Emma said of her Dylan will attend college in originally began as an after- time at Juventas. “With the the fall but plans to continue his school program for neighbor- August show coming, I’m here studies of teeterboard and St. Anthony Park Dental Care, 2278 Como Avenue hood children at the Highland five to seven days a week.” juggling while in school. Todd Grossmann, DDS 651-644-3685 Park Recreation Center now Emma is one of the youngest “I really enjoy it,” he said of Paul Kirkegaard, 651-644-9216 teaches hundreds of students the students taking bicycling. She his experience at Juventas. “If you skill of discipline, the value of decided to join Juventas after ask my friends outside Circus, St. Anthony Park Clinic, Dr. David Gilbertson, D.O. hard work, and the rewards of being a spectator at the circus. they get kind of annoyed by how , Kathryn Gilbertson, RN, NP Omar Tveten, M.D. teamwork and strong peer “I really like that it’s different much I talk about it. It’s a huge 2315 Como Avenue, 651-646-2549 relationships. from any other school,” she said. part of my life. I’m down here “Pazzanni” is set in 16th- “It’s such a mix of a lot of almost every day, especially now.” Franklin J. Steen, DDS century Venice during the different things: team building, Dylan plays a character 2301 Como, 651-644-2757 Carnevale di Venezia. A dancing, gymnastics — it’s very called El Capitan in “Pazzanni” Cinderella-like Renaissance love unique and special in its own and will perform both HOLLY HOUSE Center for Integrated HealthCare story, the show features stunning way.” teeterboard and juggling acts. Building optimal health naturally! 2265 Como, 651-645-6951 acrobatics, comedy and the Faith Kelly echoed Emma’s “It can be really stressful,” world-famous Boldrin brothers’ sentiments. “My favorite part of he said, “but it’s worth it when Mighty Oak Chiropractic, papier-mâché masks as part of going to school here is being able opening night comes around and Rodd Bruntjen, D.C. the costumes in this fairy tale to do so many things that not a you get to perform. There’s a lot 2233 Energy Park Drive, 651-646-2233 of down time when you get to hang out and talk to one another, so you get very close. It’s also a confidence boost when you accomplish a new trick or get a Professional standing ovation at the end of a show.” Hardwood Flooring The annual production by typically plays to sold-out crowds. This year’s show runs from July 27 to August 13. 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New Falcon Heights city administrator settles in by Michelle Christianson

Our recent 90-plus-degree In a typical day he handles There are many satisfactions weather has been a taste of home e-mails and calls about potholes, to complement those challenges. EMIL GUSTAFSON JEWELERS for Justin Miller, Falcon Heights’ trash pickup, yard problems, etc.; Each day’s schedule varies DISTINCTIVE JEWELRY AND DESIGN SINCE 1911 new city administrator. The Texas talks with council members; considerably, so there’s no room native grew up in Nacogdoches, perhaps reviews the budget for the for boredom, and Miller has about 140 miles north of next year or meets with already had interesting meetings Houston, and got his degree in community groups and with many groups. He credited OUR SERVICES INCLUDE business administration and commissions, of which there are Mayor Sue Gehrz and the rest of DESIGN ✦ RESTYLING ✦ RESTORATION ✦ REPAIR political science from Austin five: parks and recreation, human the office staff for helping him SUZANNE FANTLE ✦ OWNER College. rights, environment, planning and ease into his new position and 2278 COMO 651-645-6774 But then he started working neighborhood. said everyone has been very T-F 10-6, SAT 10-5 his way north, getting his helpful. He has enjoyed M.P.A. from the “I spend some time each week just driving meeting council University of Kansas, around, acquainting myself with the streets members and working interning in Des Moines, on the budget with Iowa, and working as and landmarks and checking on neighbor- residents. assistant city manager in hood concerns. It’s a great location and a Gehrz, in turn, Chanhassen for the last wonderful city to live in.” praised Miller’s LIZ PIERCE & LIZ RICHARDS ATTORNEYS AT LAW four years. —Justin Miller enthusiasm and Miller has been city Falcon Heights city manager willingness to learn and Thankful to be part of the neighborhood manager in Falcon get things done. Over 16 years of experience – a general civil practice. Heights only since June “He’s a great • Family Law • Real Estate • Probate Law • Adoption • Business Law • Appeals 19, so he’s still learning the ropes. Of course, there are addition to the staff,” she said. • Juvenile Court • Wills • Domestic Abuse

But he and his wife, Dianne (who challenges typical to beginning “We’re delighted to have him and In Milton Square / St. Paul / 651-645-1055 is the assistant city administrator any new job. Miller has had to his family as new members of the in Eagan), have just closed on learn about his new city, the community.” their house in Falcon Heights and people who live there (including Miller has many outside look forward to living in this area. who the “movers and shakers” interests, including golf and “I spend some time each are), the hot issues and the taboo tennis — he was a college tennis week just driving around,” he subjects. The staff is small so they player. He likes to read, especially said, “acquainting myself with the must rely on each other and cross- history, and is an avid fan of Dr. Todd Grossmann streets and landmarks and train in each other’s jobs. college athletics. His father was an 644-3685 checking on neighborhood Budgeting with limited funds is athletic trainer at Stephen F. concerns. It’s a great location and also a challenge. Austin State University in a wonderful city to live in.” “Two-thirds of Falcon Nacogdoches. Dr. Paul Kirkegaard, DDS So what does a city Heights is tax-exempt (with the He is also looking forward to 644-9216 administrator do? Miller is in State Fairgrounds and the his new role as a dad. He has charge of day-to-day operations, University of Minnesota) so our experienced many changes in his Your neighbors in St. Anthony Park leading the staff, implementing tax base is smaller,” he said. “I life in the last few months — new City Council decisions, setting have to make sure that our budget job, new house, new baby. But the budget, reviewing contracts is not a burden to the taxpayers he’s excited about those challenges with city workers and dealing — to see that our wish list fits our and feels more than ready to meet with public concerns. checkbook.” them.

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Tattoo from 3 For one thing, this is a clean, Heffron’s clients are evenly Even though Heffron assured cheery, well-lit tattoo studio, not divided by gender. As for age the council that he was a born- the stereotypical tattoo parlor range, he said, “My oldest client again Christian and supplied With access to over depicted in movies. It includes a was a grandmother in her 70s.” references attesting to his gallery of Heffron’s drawings and Heffron admits there is a character, in the end he had to 50 lenders and loan paintings, along with awards stigma attached to tattoo look elsewhere to set up his programs, we can find from tattoo competitions. establishments, and he was in for business. Heffron also paints murals. a battle when he tried opening a Fortunately, his father-in-law a mortgage that best fits “Tattooing is competitive,” studio in Little Canada. He had was training at Karate Junction admitted Heffron, a self-taught been working in White Bear Lake on the corner of Como and your needs, and deliver artist who grew up in White Bear at another studio and wanted to Snelling and noticed that the the savings on to you. Lake and has been tattooing for branch out on his own. building next door was available. nine years. “But it’s fun,” he said. Figuring that Little Canada Heffron opened his studio there “I liked it right from the would be an ideal location, since four months ago and has been beginning and would tattoo he and his wife live there, Heffron busy ever since. Although getting National Mortgage, Inc. friends and whoever. I like the art presented his plan to the City everything set up was an involved Andy Tandon / 612-866-9518 / [email protected] side of it. It’s a way for me to Council, but some members and process, this time he encountered make a living doing artwork.” residents thought otherwise. no neighborhood objections. “They had questions about Heffron credits his faith for ‘moral issues,’” said Heffron. his development as an artist. “I “The location was near a was living a wild, party lifestyle,” residential area, and they were he said, “and then about three ❖ Remodeling ❖ Roofing concerned about kids seeing it. I years ago a friend took me to his ❖ Renovation ❖ Additions told them about what I wanted to church.” That event turned his ❖ Windows & Siding do and what I was all about, but life around. a lot of them put tattoo studios in He encourages people to visit ❖ General Contracting the same category as strip clubs. Beloved Studios at 1563 Como Brad Nilles They were afraid of people Ave. To take a virtual tour of 651-222-8701 wanting gang symbols and of Beloved Studios, go to: property values going down.” www.belovedstudios.com. Nilles Builders, Inc. 1032 Grand Avenue

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The Birdman of Lauderdale by Clay Christensen

A few days ago I got a call from showed me the picture of the different poses, including that Beginning Pottery Classes my friend Jerry, who used to live black oystercatcher in his guide hunched hunting pose. The Adults only. Eight weeks, starting week of September 11th, 2006 in Lauderdale. He’s moved to a book. It was National green heron is about the same Contact Fired Up Studios at 612-852-2787 or new home in New Brighton with Geographic’s “Reference Atlas to length as the black oystercatcher, www.firedupstudios.com for more information a sizable pond at the back of his the Birds of North America.” but only half to a third the property. Jerry was home for It’s really meant as a weight, shaped more like a very Fired Up Studios lunch when he noticed a bird he supplement to the National skinny football. 1701 E.Hennepin (At the corner of East Hennepin & Stinson Blvd.)/ 612-852-2787 couldn’t identify, and he wanted Geographic field guide, not a Jerry agreed that Sibley’s my help. field guide in itself. As such, it illustrations did look more like “I’ve looked in my bird book usually has just one photo of the the bird he had seen. and I think it’s a black bird, without the identification Without binoculars, the oystercatcher,” he said. It was clues that most field guides green heron could look black. Sharrett’s Liquors about the size of a crow, black, include. My doubts were And at a distance or in low light, stubby tail with a long bill. He’d growing. it would look uniformly dark. In seen it twice already that day. We headed out to the pond, good light, it’s more of a blue- 651-645-8629 I suggested maybe it was a with Jerry leading us through the green bird with a rusty neck. green heron, a secretive bird that back yard and down a slight I don’t mind folks calling for skulks around the edges of small embankment to its edge. help with identifying birds. I Raymond & University ponds. No, he had looked at the “Were you using binoculars usually learn something as we green heron picture and that when you saw it?” I asked. discuss possible solutions to the Call for Fast Delivery! wasn’t it. “No, I didn’t have to,” he puzzle. The caller may not have We considered other herons, replied. “He was that close; I a field guide, so it’s helpful to like the black-crowned or yellow- could see him real well.” I stood talk with someone who does. crowned night heron, but they on the base of a fallen tree at the A field guide has range have lighter undersides that didn’t shore. “He was on that log this maps, showing where the bird is match what he’d seen. noon,” Jerry said, indicating the usually found, summer and DAN BANE CPA, LLC Checking my field guide, I trunk of the tree lying in the winter. And the guide may refer described the black oystercatcher water just to my left. to the habitat in which the bird Certified Public to Jerry. It’s a chunky bird, Just then he shouted, typically nests or feeds: marshes, uniformly black, shaped like an “There it is!” and pointed to a fields, woods, ponds. Accountant overinflated football, weighing 17 dark bird gliding across the With a guide, we can Serving clients in to 25 ounces. pond, left to right. discuss whether its information Its most striking feature is its “Yup, that’s a green heron,” matches where the bird was seen. St. Anthony Park for 36 years long, orange-red bill, flattened I said. Just then another green If the bird seems out of its like the blades of a pair of scissors heron left a tree across the pond normal range or habitat, it may Providing Individual & with chisel tips. The oystercatcher and headed toward the spot still be an unusual sighting, but Business Tax Service. pokes that unique bill in to where the first one had landed. more information would be partially open mussels or clams “Really?” Jerry said. “It needed to confirm it. 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Sibley shows the bird in several and a pair of binoculars. Well, yes, it would be pretty North St.Anthony Park Home special, but I wouldn’t report Sales 2006 Real Estate Update such a spectacular find without some really great photos, close- First Six Months ups that could be submitted with Midway Animal the claimed sighting. Number of Homes 2006 2005 I arranged to meet Jerry at Hospital that Sold 14 21 his home early that evening. My wife, Jean, came along. I brought Offering high quality, compassionate Lowest Home Price $219,000 $230,000 my spotting scope, camera, care for your pets. Highest Home Price $577,000 $816,500 binoculars and a collection of Pete Kelley, DVM & Teresa Nolte, DVM Average Home Price $322,682 $412,174 field guides. 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No bones about it by Kristi Curry Rogers

Did you ever wonder how Of course, if you’ve been so our voyage this summer will paleontologists go about choosing following “No Bones” for the last take us into the high country and a place to search for fossils? How few years, you might remember landscapes with amazingly do we figure out where the best that my geologist husband, Ray, beautiful vistas and great, if potential is? How in the world and I regularly spend some of sometimes gnarly, exposures of can we tell the difference between each summer in Montana. rock. rocks that might preserve bone Until now our focus has The sandstone, limestone and those that probably won’t? been on central Montana, in a and mudstone that make up the You might not believe it, but huge tract of 70-million-year-old Morrison represent ancient even while I was enjoying the rocks called the Judith River environments of lakes, rivers and annual Fourth of July parade in Formation, where dinos rule and their floodplains — perfect for St. Anthony Park, these questions are a dime a dozen. preserving dinos. In a few were deeply entrenched in my This summer, we decided to instances, fossils of ancient thoughts. You see, my family and check out the older Jurassic rocks gingko leaves and dinosaur bones Named a Super Realtor for I spent a big part of July getting that might preserve — you have been found. ready for a field season to guessed it — my favorites, the That’s how a new project 2004 & 2005 Montana. sauropods, as well as dinos like begins. Lots of maps. Lots of by Mpls/St Paul & TC Business Monthly Magazines Montana is a land in many Allosaurus or Stegosaurus that searching in libraries for the ways even more “uncharted” for are primarily known from rocks occasional mention of fossils in us than the far reaches of in Utah, Colorado and the reports of old-time geologists, Madagascar or southern Africa. Wyoming. miners and explorers. For example, dinosaur bones So while we should have And in our case, lots of have been found in our field area been relaxing in the summer sun, decision making about where the in Madagascar since 1896. That’s we were holed up in our labs, best spots are to see the most only 44 years after the word poring over geological maps and rock, potentially find new “dinosaur” was used for the first topographic sheets, land dinosaur fossils and have a few time. ownership maps and highway adventures along the way. In contrast, there are parts of maps, in search of the best As one of our Montana Montana that preserve Jurassic- exposures of the Morrison geology friends said, “Yup. The aged rocks (from the “middle” Formation — the same rock unit Morrison out here is in bear part of dino time, around 150 that is exposed in the wall display country, rattlesnake country and million years old) that have at Dinosaur National Monument trout country.” hinted at the potential to yield in Vernal, Utah. Lucky us — we can’t wait! dino fossils but have never, in the We’ve found that the Enjoy August, and once in awhile park service entire history of paleontology, Morrison usually shows up in send good luck wishes our way. been systematically surveyed for places where mountain chains Until next time, happy huntin’! Pumps open 24 hours fossils. poke through the earth’s surface, for credit card users! car wash open! 4-H • Tires • Batteries News by Kristina Abbas • Expert Repair • Certified Mechanics • Quality Citgo Gasoline The Station in the Park In July we had the County Fair. white ribbon (3rd). Because of After the judging is over, Many 4-Hers entered projects. how the judging works there purple ribbons are awarded. A 2277 Como Ave / 651-644-4775 / 651-644-1134 On judging day you wait in might be twice as many blue purple ribbon means the exhibit line for a judge that is judging ribbons as red ribbons. You will meets all standards and needs no the category your project is get a participation ribbon if you improvement. entered in. The judges ask are a clover bud (3rd grade and This is my last article, so I’d questions about your project. under), or if you entered in like to thank my readers! They will award a blue ribbon Crafts and Fine Arts. (1st), red ribbon (2nd), or a 1/2

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The B The a is the COMO AVENUE BUSINESSES series

Commercial success and civic pride blend at Milton Square by Sabra Waldfogel

ommercial buildings were his job as a St. Paul building Olin Round, and the firm created two Cmade to last in 1910. inspector to start his architecture more three-story Tudors. Architect Franklin Ellerbe, who practice. Worried about making a The business partnership didn’t built the three buildings now living, he was delighted to get his last, but Ellerbe’s fondness for the called Milton Square, would be first commission. Tudor style did. The Mayo Clinic glad to see how well they’ve stood The Midway Investment became his biggest client. When Dr. up. Commercial tenants can be Company wanted a commercial William Mayo asked him to build a more fleeting. August Franke, structure on Como Avenue. house for the Mayo family, Ellerbe anchor tenant of 1915 and Ellerbe designed a three-story gave him a Tudor design. eventual building owner, would be building in the Tudor style to August J. Franke’s career was equally glad to see today’s healthy house a meeting room in the closely tied to the commercial enterprises in Milton Square. basement, shops on the ground building at Como and Carter. Born in In 1909, Franklin Ellerbe left floor and apartments on the top Wisconsin in 1871, he moved to story. Minneapolis, working first as a His clients liked the building railway switchman, then as a grocer. so much they asked him to design When the building on Como an addition in 1912. By Avenue went up, he moved there and then, he had a partner, started a grocery in partnership with James Wallace. Wallace left in 1915 DOSWELL and Franke’s brother John took his place. The business expanded to The complex that eventually became Milton Square started with a single include a meat market, grocery, 1909. In 1912, two more buildings were added. Over the years, the co bakery and notions store, all in the recreational activities and religious services. COMO AVENUE building on Como. Franke later sold the business to August Manke, who ran it until he Franke moved to 2232 Carter and Franke’s tenants were a went out of business during the Great became manager of the complex’s remarkably stable group. The top Depression. two meeting rooms, Tamarack stories at 2228, 2230 and 2232 By 1916, A.J. Franke was a man Lodge and the Fireside Hall. In Carter remained apartments. The of substance in St. Anthony Park. He 1926, he left the grocery business tailor William Finalyson occupied moved into the neighborhood, taking to become a realtor, and in 1930 2234 Carter for decades. So did up residence at 2228 Carter, around he owned the three buildings barber Percy Ross at 2236 Carter CARTER ★ the corner from his store. He was where he lived and worked. and beautician Lucille Simpson at invited to join the board of By 1940, he was a vice 2242 Carter. Sandwiched between directors of the St. Anthony president of the bank. He could sit them, the post office anchored the Park Bank, chartered that year. in his office at 2262 Como — building. The bakery at 2260 Feeling the need for a library which now houses the Milton Como changed hands but — he had run a lending Investment Company, current remained a bakery. library from his grocery — owners and managers of the The two meeting rooms — he was crucial in the effort property — and see the property Tamarack Lodge and the Fireside to fund and build the he developed, the bank he Hall — housed activities that community’s library. managed and the library he had ranged from recreation to religion. In the early 1920s, given to his neighborhood. While dances were held there, so

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Bugle continues its series profiling businesses along Como Avenue in St. Anthony Park. area is part of a recent retail survey conducted by the St. Anthony Park Foundation, and it subject of a small area plan recently begun by the District 12 Community Council. This will continue through the fall.

Photo courtesy of Milton Investment Co. Photo courtesy of Bob Manke Tudor-style building designed by Franklin Ellerbe in In the 1920s, the building at Como and Carter was called A.A. Manke & Sons and housed a grocery, meat market and omplex has housed many businesses, as well as dry goods store, which is pictured here. Left to right: Edward (Bo) Manke, Fred Berry, Bob Manke, August Manke.

were masses. When the Corpus property became available, she thing that could have happened to Old tenants are still there and well.” Christi parish was inaugurated in bought it, renamed it Milton St. Anthony Park.” new ones have arrived. Milton hopes that someday St. Paul in 1939, parish clergy Square and “started upgrading the Milton also improved the 2234 Carter is home to All Milton Square will be on the held services there until their whole place.” courtyard behind 2260 Como. Seasons Cleaners. The business has National Register of Historic church building was completed When Milton acquired the She planted a garden and put in a changed hands, but the space has Places. But not quite yet. Register two years later. buildings, Franke’s former market fountain. She also added and later housed a drycleaner since the status makes it hard to make The building changed hands was home to a dairy store and a upgraded a parking lot, a big asset 1950s. The post office moved in changes to a building, and Milton when Franke died in 1950. The dentist. Milton’s first and biggest at a city corner with limited the 1970s, and Micawber’s Books has a few improvements she wants Midway Investment Company, improvement was to put in a parking. took its space and has been there to make first. which developed the building, restaurant. The Lamplighter Inn She worked to establish a since. moved into the former realtor’s opened in 1970 at 2260 Como. local business association and to In the past several years, new office at 2262 Como and When it changed hands seven start a neighborhood festival. Like tenants have come to the middle managed it. In 1957 it was sold to years later, the new owner created Franke before her, she combined a building: a law firm, a beauty shop present owner, Mary Ann Milton. a very different kind of restaurant. healthy commercial interest with a and the Lady Elegance Tea and At the time, Milton was a real Muffuletta in the Park has become strong feeling for the Gift Shop. The newest member of estate broker who handled a neighborhood landmark in its neighborhood. the family is the Little Wine properties all over the Twin Cities. own right. She says, “We promoted the Shoppe at 2236 Carter. Milton When the St. Anthony Park Milton says, “It’s the best whole corner.” says proudly, “They’re doing very

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Walk for Children Tremendous Toddlers is for the corner of Horton and Visit with Jane Gibbs and hear of three founding partners. The stories of her life. business does studio design and Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota ages 12–24 months and will be Midway Parkway in Como Park. Aug. 19 & 20: Harriet Bishop installation, equipment repair will hold a benefit walk at Como held Wednesdays, July 26– Bring your own lawn chairs. and Maud Hart Lovelace visit the and maintenance, and training. Park on Saturday, September 9. August 23, 10:30–11:30 a.m. museum. For more information about Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and Both classes are at Falcon Class Reunion the company, or for a free the walk at 10 a.m. Heights United Church of consultation, contact McKern at Businesses, families and Christ. The drop-in fee is $3; The Central High School class Businesses [email protected] individuals are urged to register registration for all five sessions is of 1996 will hold its 10-year Minnesota Diversified Industries, or 206-8355. now for the event. The cost is $12. To register or for more reunion September 8–9. which has offices near the State $25 per person or $45 per information, call 792-7616 or Festivities include a football game Fairgrounds, has received its family. visit www.ci.falcon-heights.mn.us. vs. Como at Griffin Field on eighth consecutive three-year People To register, go to Friday, September 8, at 7 p.m. A accreditation from the Caitlin Durkee of St. Anthony www.pcamn.org. For more reception and social will take March of the Penguins Commission on Accreditation of Park has been selected to the information, call Rolanda place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Rehabilitation Facilities to provide United States Youth Soccer DelaMartinez (523-0099 ext. Como Park Zoo and September 9, at Joseph’s Grill. employment services to people Region II Olympic Development 15) or PJ Hubbard (612-220- Conservatory will host a showing To register, contact Kelly with disabilities and disadvantages. Program Pool Team in her age 0110). of the movie “March of the Olmstead and Cory Tennison at Penguins” on Thursday, [email protected]. Founded in 1964, MDI group. Regional and national August 3, at 9 p.m. offers progressive development coaches selected her at a regional Infant and Toddler Classes Prior to the movie, an and job opportunities in a com- camp held in DeKalb, Illinois. Gibbs Museum petitive business environment. Caitlin is the daughter of Jo Behm, an early childhood and education specialist will present For more information, visit Paul and Kim Durkee. She will family educator, will lead two information about penguins. Special events at Gibbs Museum www.mdi.org. be a senior at Como Park High summer programs for infants, Food and drink vendors will be during August include: School, where she is coached by toddlers and their parents. on site, and Como Town Aug. 6 & 7: Quilts & Textiles. Studio Service Group is a new Steve Cox. She is also a member Busy Babies is for ages 0–12 Amusements will be open until View the Gibbs Museum quilt business that offers technical of St. Croix Electric, coached by months and will be held 9 p.m. collection and try your hand at audio services. St. Anthony Park Tim Magnuson. Wednesdays, July 26–August 23, The free event takes place at basic quilting. resident Michael McKern is one 9–10 a.m. the Como Midway Pavilion at Aug. 12 & 13: Meet Jane Gibbs. Have puppets, will travel: Retiree Tom Foster finds an audience at the library by Susan Triemert

In St. Anthony Park, Tom Foster seven as principal of St. Anthony Father of six and grandfather boards and finger may be best known by those Park Elementary. of 22, Foster became interested in plays. under the age of six. For the past When he retired from the puppets when one of his The toddler two years, Foster has been school district seven years ago, daughters started collecting them story hours were volunteering at the local library, Foster devoted a big part of his as a child. Then while originally intended where he reads stories and life to his family and his faith. volunteering at a school during a for ages four and performs puppet shows. With 150 students under his mission for his church, Foster five, but since most Foster has worked with guidance, he served as “bishop” of tried his hand at puppetry. “I of the attendees children for most of his life. He the Church of Jesus Chist of wanted to find a way to capture ended up being worked for the St. Paul Public Latter-day Saints branch near the the kids’ attention,” he said. two- and three- Schools for 40 years, the last University of Minnesota. After returning from his two- year-olds, Foster year mission, Foster inquired and Foreman about continuing his puppetry at shifted their focus the St. Anthony Park Library. to short, repetitive Eager to have help, librarian Rosie activities rather Ann Foreman offered him a than longer book position helping her with story readings. times. Most of the Both Foster and Foreman puppets Foster uses have been leading the toddler are borrowed from story hours, which are held most the Hayden Fridays throughout the school Heights Library. year. In addition to traditional His primary storytelling and puppetry, their puppet, Riley, repertoire has included flannel named after a beloved family Tom Foster is a volunteer story reader and canine, is puppeteer at the St. Anthony Park Library. responsible for introducing the other characters. hood, Foster remembers studying The puppet shows’ at the library during his high popularity has grown, and some school and college years. In The best novel about a rat ever! of the children have been known addition to helping with story Firmin to refer to the library as “Mr. times, he also repairs books. Join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday August 30th as we welcome Sam Savage when he Foster’s library.” The shows attract “This is my way of giving reads from "Firmin: Adventures of a Metropolitan Lowlife." children from Minneapolis and back to the area. This This wonderful story about a rat born in a bookstore in Roseville as well as St. Paul. “We neighborhood raised me,” he Boston is, we promise, the best novel about a don’t turn anyone away; the room said. rat ever. Seriously. Ever. can be thick with kids,” Foster During a recent story hour said. held for Julie Lime’s kindergarten The duo’s theme-based class, Foster began his performances have also been held performance by saying, “Reading monthly for the kindergarten is going to be your thing, just the eternally optimistic book people classes at St. Anthony Park like it is my thing.” Most who 651-646-5506 / www.micawbers.com Elementary. Older grades attend live in St. Anthony Park would 2238 Carter Ave., St. Paul – In Milton Square on Carter at Como book readings without the puppet agree that sharing an appreciation Hours: M-F 10 am - 8 pm / Sat 10 am - 6 pm / Sun 11 am - 5 pm show portion. of literature is a great way for a A native of the neighbor- former resident to give back. A UGUST 2006 ■ P ARK BUGLE 15

Rosehill Service closes doors after 72 years by Clay Christensen Singer Auditions! The first few evenings of July, Art Classical choral music and much more! / Eclectic ancient to modern Peterson Jr. and his wife, St. Anthony Park Rehearsals / Auditions by appointment: 651-270-0990 Charlene, walked their cocker spaniels, Riley and Willie, around Lauderdale. They do so nearly every night, but now they were delivering handcrafted announcement/thank-yous to www.spvf.org their most regular customers. As Art handed me an envelope, he said, “We’re closing the station. We wanted you to know.” It was the end of an era when Rosehill Service, 2430 Larpenteur Ave. W., closed its Baber Auto Repair Service doors in early July. The Phillips 66 station has been in Art Foreign & Domestic Photo by Clay Christensen Peterson Sr.’s family since it was built by his grandfather, Peter Lauderdale’s Roseville Service was built in 1934 and owned most 651-646-8661 Sventek, in 1934. recently by Art Peterson Jr., who closed the business in July. 1690 No. Hamline Art Sr. started working there St. Paul part time at age 16. He got a job and left. basement. Art said he’d be right Bob Valencour, Owner with the railroad, saved his The desk also got used as a over, had second thoughts and money, and in five years card table for students waiting for decided to send Junior. Art Jr. approached his grandfather about the intercampus bus that came discovered the woman’s water buying the station from him. down Larpenteur. They’d sit at heater had sprung a leak. Sventek was reluctant to see the desk playing cards until they Art Jr. even got called on to his grandson leave a good-paying saw the bus coming, then hotfoot use his floor jack to level an

BUY • SELL • TRADE • BUY • SELL • TRADE • BUYBUY • SELL TRADE job at the railroad, but Art it to the bus stop. aquarium. He says they did a lot prevailed and bought the station One day, the city’s only of those kinds of things and never Bring in this ad for in September 1948. policeman rushed up to Art Sr. thought much about it. “You just The station has always been and told him to get his broom did it. It was what you did to help called Rosehill Service, named and come down to the railroad each other out.” after the area in which it’s tracks. The passing coal train had Art Sr. said they never had located. The Rosehill Nursery started a grass fire. much of a problem with crime 110%0% OFFOFF was just east on Larpenteur. “The city didn’t have enough over the years. One time someone your next purchase The area was part of Rose money to have a fire department cut a hole in the wall to get in. Offer expires August 31, 2006 Township, and the city would or even place a fire call. We went “The door to the garage was probably have been incorporated down there and put it out unlocked,” he said, “so they didn’t ❖ ❖ with the name Rosehill, but ourselves,” said Art. have to do that.” Nothing was We buy used musical instruments Roseville incorporated first and Art Jr. was born in 1953 and taken, as far as the Petersons beat them to the “Rose” name. came to help at the station when could tell. Their truck was stolen The city fathers thought he was 14. In September of that once and found shortly thereafter Rosehill next to Roseville would year, his father had a gallbladder on Kasota Avenue. confuse people and decided to attack. The doctor wanted to The elder Peterson began to name the city Lauderdale after remove it, but Art Sr. said he had cut back his hours at the station the man who had donated land a lot of snowplowing contracts for in the 1980s and retired in 1986 Roseville for the Lauderdale School. the coming winter and couldn’t after 38 years as owner/operator. 1722 North Lexington Avenue / 651-487-5600

In the early days, Larpenteur afford to be out of commission. Art Jr. has run the station since, Avenue was a two-lane road, and So he watched his diet and took with the help of his wife, BUY • SELL TRADE BUY • TRADE • SELL • BUY • TRADE • SELL • BUY the station’s Phillips 66 sign was it easy until he could take a break Charlene. located in what would be the the following June to have his Art Sr. turned 79 this year; middle of the street today. gallbladder removed. Art Jr. is 53. He has always During the county’s sewer The Petersons got many referred to his father as “Father,” project in the 1950s, the roads service calls that were unrelated to and the elder Peterson has always turned to mud every time it cars. One man called about water called his son “Junior.” The rained. Art was busy with his ’48 running in the basement. Art Sr. Petersons’ homes are next to each Willys Jeep pulling out cars that went over, found a pipe had other on Eustis Street. got stuck. He always feared each broken and helped him fix it. When asked what led him to tow was going to be the end for A woman called to say she consider closing the station, Art his Jeep’s transmission, but it heard a funny noise in her Jr. said simply, “It’s time.” never gave out. He recalls one fellow who came by to ask how much it would cost to pull his car out of the muck. Art said it would be 20 dollars. “But only one wheel is stuck,” the man said. “It should be half that price!” Art has had a succession of helpers at the station, some 15 or more people who have worked part time with him over the years. But there were times when he was alone and needed to make Need A Plumber? a service call. Sometimes when he got back to the station, there Sewer Cleaning / FREE Estimates / Satisfaction Guaranteed would be money on the desk. Jack Stodola Somebody had been by, pumped Office: 763-792-9062 Cell: 612-865-2369 his or her own gas, paid for it Just 10 minutes away at 2190 Como Avenue 16 P ARK BUGLE ■ A UGUST 2006 A UGUST 2006 ■ P ARK BUGLE 17

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ordly AMERICAN LIFE IN POETRY Wise By Ted Kooser, U.S. Poet Laureate, 2004–2006 Some of the most telling poetry being written in our country Readings is led by Shelley Swanson Sateren, attorney who embarks on a road today has to do with the smallest and briefest of pleasures. Here Saturday, August 19, 7 & 9 p.m. local children’s and young adult trip to escape an increasingly Marie Howe of New York captures a magical moment: sitting in Artists’ Grind. Jerry Sedgewick author. The workshop is free but difficult home life with his wife the shelter of a leafy tree with the rain falling all around. and recently born daughter. His (“‘The Gospel of Mary’ reservations are appreciated. Call ostensible destination is a According to Marg”). 642-0411. The Copper Beech conference, but his real desire is to see an old flame. Wednesday, August 30, 7 p.m. The Summer Reading Program Immense, entirely itself, includes Wednesday performances His trip is transformed by Micawber’s. Sam Savage his first motel stop and a it wore that yard like a dress, (“Firmin: Adventures of a at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. August 2, Ross Sutter (songs, conversation with Marg, a Metropolitan Lowlife”). deceptively wise clerk, who relates with limbs low enough for me to enter it games, stories) and climb the crooked ladder to where August 9, Matt Dunn (magician) her perspective on the Gospel of Groups Mary, the Garden of Eden, Jesus August 16, Dazzling Dave (yo-yo I could lean against the trunk and practice being alone. Wednesday, August 2, 6:30 p.m. master) and the early Christian movement. One day, I heard the sound before I saw it, rain fell St. Anthony Park Library. August 23, The Flyers (musical darkening the sidewalk. St. Anthony Park Writers Group. duo) The following morning the All welcome. young father is left to consider whether to continue with his trip Sitting close to the center, not very high in the branches, People I heard it hitting the high leaves, and I was happy, Wednesday, August 9, 7 p.m. or go back home to work out St. Anthony Park Library Book St. Anthony Park author Jerry differences with his wife. The novel was inspired in watching it happen without it happening to me. Club. Carla Foley will lead a Sedgewick will hold pre- part by “The Gospel of Mary,” discussion of “The Painted publication readings of his novel an account of a vision of Jesus by Drum,” by Louise Erdrich. “‘The Gospel of Mary’ According to Marg” on Saturday, August 17, a woman named Mary, usually Reprinted from “What the Living Do,” W. W. Norton & Co., thought to be Mary Magdalene, a 1997. Copyright (c) 1997 by Marie Howe. This weekly column is The Probers’ Book Group is on at 7 and 9 p.m. at the Artists’ Grind, 2399 University Ave. follower of Jesus during his supported by The Poetry Foundation, The Library of Congress, break until September 11, when journeys in Palestine. The beliefs and the Department of English at the University of Nebraska- the book under discussion will be The readings include a multimedia presentation and live put forward in “The Gospel of Lincoln. This column does not accept unsolicited poetry. “Collapse: How Societies Choose Irish harp music from Andrea Mary” are generally associated to Fail or Succeed,” by Jared Sullivan and friends, and will be with Gnosticism. Diamond (Prologue and Part followed by a short discussion. One). All welcome. The novel centers on a young Library Events A summer journaling workshop for girls ages 9–14 continues with Thank You from the sessions on August 8 and 22 from St. Anthony Park Association! 11 a.m. to noon. The workshop Thank you to our St.Anthony Park neighbor’s and businesses for your generous support of the 4th of July celebration held in Langford Park. This event is made possible because of your volunteer time and financial contributions. It is with appreciation that we thank individuals and businesses that contributed at least $50 to our community celebration: BLOMBERG Patriot ($1,000 or more) William and Marian Glew Park Midway Bank Warren & Kiki Gore Mark and Brenda Hansen SCHOOL ZONE Starburst ($200 or more) Dave Hansen and Karen Lilley The Bibelot Robert & Alice Hausman Carter Avenue Frameshop Hermes Floral Todd Grossmann, DDS John & Judith Howe Emil Gustafson Jewelers Erik Jordan & Laura Park Langford Park Booster Club Paul Kirkegaard, DDS David & Elizabeth Lee Dorothy Knight Get to Park Service Knudsen Realty Peggy,Gary & Peter Sparr-Edina Realty Scott and Dianne Krizan Blomberg Tim & Tom’s Speedy Market Lakes & Plains Office Building Larson Decorating for school Fire Cracker ($100 or more) Luther Seminary Tim Abrahamson Construction Stewart & Kathleen McIntosh supplies! Willard & Beth Cecchi Gerald McKay Kent & Katherine Eklund Mighty Oak Chiropractic Keller Fence Mike & Marcie O’Connor Glenn and Cheryl Griffin Park Hardware H. Mead & June Cavert Eric & Deborah Paulsrud Milton’s Bridal Gary Reineccius Blomberg Mark Nolan Tectone Construction Out on a Limb Dance Studio Kathleen Terry Pharmacy Henry Patterson Blaine & Cindy Thrasher Perfect Little Spa and Salon The Transformed Tree, Inc. 651-646-9645 Kristina Stierholz and Albert Webster Roger & Evie Vik 1583 No. Hamline at Hoyt Robert & Mavis Straughn Jerry Wallace & Patty Stolpman 2 blocks south of Larpenteur Thomas Landscape of Minnesota Wellington Management 9-7 Mon.-Fri., 9-4 Sat. David Vik closed Sundays David Watkins We welcome additional donations. If you Hilarion Woranzoff are interested in making a contribution, please feel free to mail it to the St.Anthony Sparkler ($50 or more) Park Association, PO Box 8062, St. Paul, MN Robert Arndorfer 55108.Thank you! 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• Leisure Center for Seniors (603-8946), St. Anthony Park 28 Monday United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.- • Join the Falconers for 500 and 1 p.m. Lunch reservations by cribbage at 1 p.m. at Falcon Heights Monday. Free blood pressure clinic by City Hall. the St. Anthony Park Block Nurse Program, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, • Lauderdale recycling. August 11 a.m. to noon. • Free blood pressure clinic and 30 Wednesday health resources by the St. Anthony Park Block Nurse Program, Seal Hi- • Free in-store wine sampling at The Rise (825 Seal St.), 1- 2 p.m. Little Wine Shoppe, 2236 Carter Ave. Stop by anytime between 4:30 • Langford Booster Club, Langford and 7:30 p.m. Must be 21 years of Calendar Park, 7 p.m. age or older to attend. All featured • Como Park recycling. Every wines are 10% off during the 1 Tuesday 3 Thursday Monday. tasting. • The St. Paul Farmer’s Market • Tot Time (for 5-year-olds and 18 Friday • Lauderdale recycling. Items for the September Community satellite location in the Twin City Co- younger), South St. Anthony Rec • Falcon Heights recycling. Calendar must be submitted to the ops Federal Credit Union parking lot Center (298-5765), 10 a.m.-noon. Bugle office by 6 p.m., Friday, (2025 Larpenteur Ave W. in Falcon Every Thursday. August 18. Heights) is open every Tuesday 8 Tuesday • Toastmasters (649-5162), 21 Monday morning from 7:30 a.m. to noon, • Lauderdale City Council, City Hall, through October. U.S. Forest Service, 1992 Folwell • Lauderdale recycling. Ave., St. Paul Campus, 11:30 a.m.- 1891 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. • Tot Time (for 5-year-olds and 12:30 p.m. Every Thursday. Concrete younger), Langford Park Rec Center (298-5765), 10 a.m.-12 noon. • Chair Exercise Classes - Seal Hi- 9 Wednesday 22 Tuesday Flatwork Every Tuesday. Rise, 825 Seal St. Every Tuesday and • Sidewalks • Driveways Thursday at 12:30 p.m. These classes • Magician Matt Dunn, 10:30 a.m. • Lauderdale City Council, City Hall, 1891 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. • Toastmasters (645-6675), are free to all area seniors, but pre- and 2 p.m., St. Anthony Park • Garage slabs • Patios training in effective speaking, Hewlett registration is necessary. Call 642- Library. • Exposed Packard, Broadway & 280, 7:35- 9052 to preregister. Aggregate/Stamped • Falcon Heights City Council, City 8:35 a.m. Every Tuesday. 23 Wednesday Colored/Standard Concrete • St. Anthony Park Community Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Ave., 7 p.m. • Chair Exercise Classes - Seal Hi- Council Land Use Committee, South • The Flyers, musical duo, 10:30 a.m. • Minor Landscaping Rise, 825 Seal St. Every Tuesday and St. Anthony Rec Center, 890 and 2 p.m., St. Anthony Park (Rock, mulch, topsoil, sod) Thursday at 12:30 p.m. These classes Cromwell, 6 p.m. 10 Thursday Library. are free to all area seniors, but pre- • “March of the Penguins” movie • Full Council Meeting, St. Anthony • Falcon Heights City Council, City D.D.T. registration is necessary. Call 642- Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Ave., 7 p.m. 9052 to preregister. showing, Como Midway Pavilion in Park Community Council, South St. Construction Como Park, 9 p.m. Anthony Rec Center, 890 Cromwell, • St. Anthony Park Community 7 p.m. Council Environment Committee, So. LLC "Your outdoor Beauticians" 2 Wednesday St. Anthony Rec Center, 890 4 Friday Cromwell, 7 p.m. Call 651-295-6062 to • Ross Sutter - Songs, Games & 14 Monday upgrade your curb Stories, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., • Free in-store Belgian beer appeal! St. Anthony Park Library. sampling at The Little Wine Shoppe, • St. Anthony Park Library 2236 Carter Ave. Stop by anytime Association meeting, 7 p.m. New • Women’s Connection, a women’s between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Must be members welcome. networking organization, at Falcon 21 years of age or older to attend. Heights United Church of Christ • Join the Falconers for 500 and (1795 Holton St.), 8 a.m. every • Senior Citizen Fun Group (gym, cribbage at 1 p.m. at Falcon Heights Wednesday. bowling and darts), South St. City Hall. Anthony Rec Center, 890 Cromwell, • Leisure Center for Seniors 9:30-11:30 a.m. Every Friday. (603-8946), St. Anthony Park 15 Tuesday United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.- • Falcon Heights recycling. SOURCE 1 p.m. Lunch reservations by • Free in-store wine sampling at The Monday. Every Wednesday. Free Little Wine Shoppe, 2236 Carter blood pressure clinic by the St. 5 Saturday Ave. Stop by anytime between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Must be 21 years of Anthony Park Block Nurse Program • Nocturnal Bowling (612-625- COMICS age or older to attend. All featured 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5246),10:30 a.m. -5 p.m. at the wines are 10% off during the noon. Gopher Spot, St. Paul Student tasting. • Free blood pressure clinic and Center, 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul health resources by the St. Anthony Campus. Every Saturday. • District 10 board meeting.Call & 1601GAMES West Larpenteur Avenue Park Block Nurse Program, Seal Hi- 644-3889 for details. (Northwest Corner of Snelling & Larpenteur Avenue) Rise (825 Seal St.), 1 -2 p.m. 7 Monday Falcon Heights, MN 55113 • St. Anthony Park recycling. Every 16 Wednesday Phone 651-645-0386 Wednesday. • AA, St. Anthony Park Lutheran www.sourcecandg.com Church (644-0809), 8 p.m. Every • Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Master, Monday. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., St. Anthony Open 10:00am to 9:00pm Park Library. Monday-Saturday & Noon - 6:00 pm Sunday!

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Ora Miller Holes Lois Holloway ized with diabetes. For 47 years Dorothy Marvin his loving wife of nearly 47 years, Ora Miller Holes, of Falcon Lois Holloway died June 28, she managed her illness with a Dorothy R. Marvin (nee Colette, who died June 3, 2006. Heights, died January 1, 2006, in 2006. She was born Feb. 11, discipline that impressed every- Southward), age 76, of He is survived by daughters, Mendham, N.J. She was born in 1924. She and her husband, one and surprised the doctors. Lauderdale, died on June 27. She Mary (Patrick) O’Dea of Clifton, N.J. Mrs. Holes was Robert, had lived in University A Ford Foundation Grant in was preceded in death by her Downers Grove, Ill., Anne (Amit) trained as a teacher but was a Grove for 31 years. 1961 brought the family back to husband, John. She is survived by Pandey of Los Angeles, Calif., homemaker most of her life. She Lois and Bob were married California, where Lois directed a her sons, Robert (Lorna), and Eileen Snyder (Jeff was part of the St. Paul Council in 1945. Shortly thereafter he was performance of the opera Raymond, David (Patty) and Hershberger) of Madison, Wis.; of Camp Fire Girls. sent to the Philippines. During “Carmen” in the public schools. John (Dawn); daughters, Louise, grandchildren, Maddie Dahm, She was preceded in death that separation, Lois took it upon The next year, back in Falcon Lynn (Greg) Helmer and Susan Nathan Hershberger and Asha by her husband, Everett A. Holes, herself to apply to a graduate Heights, Lois did the same for (Hai) Tran; 12 grandchildren; Pandey; brother, Charles (Carol) and sister, Myra M. Nolan. She is program at Stanford on Bob’s the school system here, brother, Ray (Elaine); and sister, Snyder; sister, Adele Hoganclark; survived by her daughter, Myra behalf. supplanting the PTA’s traditional Harriet Butchko. nieces and nephews. McCormack and her husband, Lois worked while Bob carnival, and getting the district’s A memorial gathering and A Mass of Christian Burial Robert, of Chester, N.J., and completed his Ph.D. The family schoolchildren to learn half a service were held June 29 at was celebrated July 15 at the granddaughter, Cat McCormack. moved to Minneapolis in 1949, dozen songs from “Oklahoma.” Roseville Memorial Chapel. Church of St. Odilia. Interment Her funeral was held at St. and Bob began what would be a Lois channeled enormous Private interment was held in was private. Rose of Lima Church on July 14, 36-year career teaching at the energy into the Peace Movement Clear Lake, Wis. of the 1960s. She monitored with interment at Resurrection University of Minnesota. Margaret Wessels Cemetery in Mendota Heights. In 1959 Lois was hospital- court cases, read widely and deeply about the war, and made Warren Snyder Margaret Wessels, age 74, of connections with a multitude of Warren L. Snyder, age 74, of Lauderdale, died June 14, 2006. activist groups. St. Anthony Park, died July 10, She is survived by her husband of Bob and Lois traveled in 2006. He was born in Chicago’s 56 years, Richard; children, their retirement to Switzerland, Hyde Park neighborhood on June Debra Ann (Dan), Victoria Lynn Greece, Wales, Spain and 18, 1932. He lived with illness, (Bob), Susan Marie (Mike) and England. One of her favorites beginning with his earliest Gregory Richard (Ginny); was a Wayfarers trip where they childhood. However, his illness granddaughter, Alesha; great- hiked each day from castle to was rarely apparent to those who granddaughter, Dejrianna; sisters, castle in Wales. knew him and never prevented Rosy, Donna and Mary T.; and Lois volunteered for the him from leading a normal life or brothers, Jack and Bud. A Steven’s Ministry program at pursuing any of his numerous Memorial Mass was held June 20 Plymouth Congregational goals and interests. at the Church of Corpus Christi Church, served on the Board of After a variety of jobs in in Roseville. Religious Education, taught Chicago, he moved to St. Paul Sunday School, was active in a and, in the late 1960s, began Bonnie Welch couple’s club and did her part working at 3M in the photo color with her children in the systems division. He retired from Bonnie Welch died Jan. 20, 2006, Christmas pageant. She and Bob 3M almost 30 years later, having of cancer at home with family at both delivered Meals On Wheels. enjoyed a varied career that her side. She was born Oct. 8, Thanks Lois was preceded in death 1934, and was a graduate of included earning a patent. by her daughter, Ann. She is Beginning in 1980, Warren St. Mary’s School of Nursing in survived by her husband and two had a respite from his illness of 21 Rochester. sons, Steven and Bruce, and three years. Those were years of great She had been activity director to all grandchildren. at Linnea Home and most professional success and personal Her memorial service was growth. He completed his recently served as a volunteer at held at Plymouth on June 8. bachelor’s degree in business St. Odilia Catholic Church. administration at Metro State Bonnie was preceded in Art Fest & death by her grandson, Erin Harriet Johnson University in 1989. Warren was known for his Welch. She is survived by her Harriet Johnson, born April 14, dry sense of humor and under- husband of 45 years, Jim; 1907, died at home November 2, stated mischievousness. He loved daughters, Mary (Brian) Miller Fourth of July 2005. She is survived by her and Peggy (Phil) Bonthius; sons, music and books. His hobbies daughter, Constance; included gardening, photography, Mike (Vickie) and Bill (Kim); granddaughters, Nicole and woodworking and bookbinding. brother, John (Kathy) Ficenec; Leslie; and many loving nieces He was an excellent cook. His and 10 grandchildren. Volunteers. and nephews. A memorial service A Mass of Christian Burial motto regarding food was “too was held June 23 at Como Park much is just barely enough.” was celebrated July 11 at Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by St. Odilia, with interment at Fort You build community! Snelling.

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CARLSON FINE ST. ANTHONY PARK - 1056 Instruction WOODWORKING - specializing Everett Court, sunny 2BR SPECIAL ED. TEACHER available in period kitchen cupboards, apartment. Hardwood floors, for summer tutoring. Also get set cabinets, built-ins, furniture, and utilities paid, parking available, pets for MCA next year. Local references furniture repair. 651-429-0894. allowed, 651-644-4794. provided. Free consultation available. Sandra Miller, 651-644- WE SATISFY ALL YOUR FOR RENT - Eff., 1 BR, 2 BR and 6527. PAINTING NEEDS - Professional single family home. Servicing St. interior painting, paper-hanging, Anthony Park, Mac/Groveland, and PIANO LESSONS with a local, patching, taping, staining, ceiling SE Minneapolis. Call Jeff at 612- experienced teacher/professional spray texturing, water damage repair, 718-6613. pianist. Call Vicky Mackerman, and more. Family business in the FOR RENT - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 651-645-7753. Park - 50 years. Jim Larson, 651- and laundry. Available August 1. 644-5188. PIANO LESSONS in St. Anthony Call Dave at 651-645-4300 or Park, all experience levels welcome. HILLIARD E. SMITH - Const. Cindy at 651-644-4794. 20 years teaching. John Banks, M.A. block, stone, cement work, 651-261-7875. carpentry, remodeling. 651-644- For Sale 0715. 2003 DODGE STRATUS SXT, less Child Care RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, than 5,000 miles, 30 mpg, $10,490. PARK ANGELS CHILD CARE. repaired, installed. Burton’s Rain Call Stew 651-645-1858. Lic. in home since 1994. NB-11 Gutter service. Since 1973. Insured, yrs. Near Como/Doswell. 651-644- License #20126373. 651-699-8900. Sales 5516. TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL. GARAGE SALE - Sat. Aug. 5th, Free estimates. Reasonable prices. 9am-5pm, 2320 Hillside Ave. (SAP) Professional Call Jonathan, 651-497-6893. Housewares, furniture, children’s misc. Services MOVING SALE - by appointment. JENNIFER’S PET SITTING - Houseful of furniture, desks, shelves, Need someone to care for your pet music books, art works, misc. 1398 while you’re away? Don’t put your Grantham St. 651-646-3044. pet in a cold, expensive kennel! I will give your pet a warm, loving place to stay whether you’re gone for Wanted a while or just for the day. I have The Park Bugle is looking to over 30 years experience loving & caring for pets, and a beautiful fenced-in yard for them to play. Must be a smaller animal and get along w/ other pets. All animals considered! Inexpensive rates with great deals for long-term care. References available. Call Jennifer at 612-729-6481today! Because our pets are family Tim Abrahamson Complete medical, dental, and surgical care Construction Please call for an appointment Fine Carpentry LARPENTEUR ANIMAL HOSPITAL General Dr. Dan Anderson, Dr. Julie Dahlke, Contractor Dr Jennifer Timmerman 1136 Larpenteur Ave. W., St. Paul, 651-487-3712 651-645-9775 Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 7:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - Noon. 24 P ARK BUGLE ■ A UGUST 2006

The friendly neighborhood drug store is not a thing of LIFE IN THE CHURCH: the past Come and Share Our present administration is ❖ BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH ❖ ST. CECILIA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH damaging the essence of who Skillman at Cleveland S., Roseville. 651-631-0211 2357 Bayless Place. 651-644-4502 we are as a nation. Do not let Summer Schedule Website: www.stceciliaspm.org them define who we ought to 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship, Dr. Bruce Petersen Handicap accessible 12:00 p.m. Korean Sunday Worship, Paster Jiyong Park Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. at the church be. Sunday School and Wednesday Kids’ Club will resume September 11. Sunday Masses: 8:15 a.m and 10:00 am at the church (nursery provided during the 10:00 am Mass) Schneider Drug ❖ COMO PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA 1376 Hoyt Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55108-2300 ❖ ST. ANTHONY PARK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Fighting for a just and 651-646-7127 2129 Commonwealth at Chelmsford. 651-646-7173 civil society. Handicapped Accessible Website: www.sapucc.org [email protected] Handicapped Accessible and an Open and Affirming Congregation. Fight for a government that CPLContact ministry 651-644-1897 Rev. Howard Tobak, Transition Minister appeals to the nobility of www.comoparklutheran.org Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. our character, not our Sunday Summer Worship Schedule: Nursery Care provided - 9:30 a.m. fears or prejudices. 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Sunday, August 6, 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion/VBS (Holy Communion on 1st & 3rd Sundays; nursery care provided) Sunday, August 20, 9:30 a.m. - Worship/VBS Don’t let President Bush Rides available for 10:00 a.m. worship. Call the church office before noon on Friday for a ride. ❖ ST. ANTHONY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH repeal the estate tax Outdoor Worship Service and Picnic (Pig Roast): Sunday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. ❈ All are welcome! You are invited to join us at the Como Park East Picnic Shelter (Midway 2200 Hillside Ave (at Como) 651-646-4859 This will change Parkway & Horton Avenue) for our annual outdoor service and pig roast, featuring Pastor Donna Martinson the essence of American the Barbary Coast Dixiland Band. Worship service at 10:00 a.m., with picnic to Go to www.sapumc.org for more about our church. democracy follow. Sundays: ❈ Pastors: Martin Ericson and Mary Kaye Ashley 10:00 a.m. Worship Celebration Repeal would only help 13,000 Visitation Pastor: Leonard Jacobsen 11:00 a.m. Fellowship & Refreshments rich families in the USA Director of Music Ministry: Thomas Ferry ❈ ❖ ❖ ST. ANTHONY PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH Write your Congress people CORNERSTONE ECUMENICAL CATHOLIC CHURCH We are a community of believers called to joyfully serve God, and other members of An Ecumenical Old Catholic Community one another, and the world. Congress about this issue 2200 Hillside Avenue / 651-776-3172 www.saplc.org Sunday Eucharist: 5:30 pm in Upper Chapel 2323 Como Ave. W., 651-645-0371 “No poor boy from Hope Visit our website at: www.cornerstoneecc.org Staffed nursery available. Handicap-accessible. Arkansas will ever dream of Pastors Glenn Berg-Moberg and Amy Thoren, Email: [email protected] Summer Worship Schedule - one service at 10:00 a.m. becoming President again.” ❖ NORTH COMO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 965 Larpenteur Avenue W., Roseville Join us for Vacation Bible School – August 14 - 18 Visit 651-488-5581, [email protected] 9 a.m. to Noon – K - Grade 6 10 a.m. Noon – Preschool www.mncn.org/estatetax.htm www.northcomochurch.org Minnesota Faith Chinese Lutheran Church 1:30 p.m. or call 651-642-1904 for Sunday Services: Worship 9:45 a.m., Education 11:00 a.m. more info. We welcome all to attend. Handicapped accessible. 3400 University Ave. S.E., Mpls ❖ ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 612--379-7232 ❖ PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA The Rev. Blair Pogue, Rector 1744 Walnut (at Ione) Lauderdale. 651-644-5440 2136 Carter at Chelmsford. 651-645-3058 M - F 8:30 - 7, Sat 8:30 - 6 www.peacelauderdale.com Website: www.stmatthewsmn.org Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. Summer Services: 1/4 mile west of Hwy 280 Pastor: David Greenlund Sundays - 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II) across from KSTP All are welcome - Come as you are Wednesdays - 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) & 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Study/Discussion following Wednesday Evening Prayer