Cedar Lake Park Association Celebrates Award, Activism, New Trail

‘Where the biggies leave off...’ Hill& Lake Press Published for the East Isles, Lowry Hill, Kenwood Isles, & CIDNA Neighborhoods

VOLUME 30 NUMBER 7 JULY 15, 2006 CEDAR LAKE PARK ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES AWARD, ACTIVISM, NEW TRAIL

By Raymond Carlson

On Sunday, July 9 at 3:00 the Cedar Lake Park Association (CLPA) held a ceremony in honor of their many recent accomplishments. Keith Prussing, Director of the CLPA highlighted the reason for the celebration: the Minnesota Department of Health Fitness Award, the success of the new Cedar Lake Regional Trail, and “18 years of citizens’ activism.” The CLPA was nominated for the Fitness Award by Be Active Minnesota, a local nonprofit organization that promotes physical activity. Be Active Minnesota believes that “giving people access to trails will help them to stay fit” and praised the neighboring community’s activism. John Munger, director of the City of Lakes Loppet, who spoke at the event, explained that the city is lucky to have areas for everyone to enjoy, and the CLPA should be praised for creating more public Photo by Raymond Carlson trails. Representative Margaret Anderson Kelliher, her daughter Frances The new Cedar Lake Regional Trail will extend run Kelliher, and Senator Scott Dibble introduce themselves at the Cedar near the Northstar Commuter Rails and will reach the Lake Park Association ceremony on July 9. Mississippi River. The Minneapolis City Council opted not to create the trail on the city streets, and the new Cedar Lake Regional Trail will offer users of the trail a setup “in-the-trench” and free of cars. Construction of the trail will begin in 2007. The Minnesota House and Senate helped make the Ted Wirth at his Grandfather’s Historic Home new trail possible by funding $1.8 million in renovations through recent bonding bills. Representative Margaret Anderson Kelliher was a major proponent of the bill in the State House and spoke of the future impact of the trail. Representative Kelliher stressed that the new trail The Minneapolis Parks will be very “important in connecting the community.” Senator Scott Dibble helped the bill pass in the State Legacy Society invites the public for FREE TOURS of the Cedar Lake Park continued on page 6 Theodore Wirth Home and Administration Building National Historic Site

Theodore J. Wirth, FASLA Inside will welcome you at his Grandfather’s Historic Home. 3954 Bryant Avenue South Editor’s Column Page 2 Lyndale Farmstead Park. Council Member Lisa Goodman Page 3 St. Paul’s Vacation School Page 4 Open House Summer Learning Page 4 Rep. Margaret Kelliher Page 5 Saturday, July 15, 2006 Calendar Page 6 Program at Noon N.I.P. Page 7 followed by tours until 4 PM Michael Childers Page 8 Refreshments will be served. Classified Ads Page 8 EIRA, LHRI Page 10 Questions? Call 612-925-4194 Ask Diane Page 14 Sand upon the Water Page 16 Photo by Joan Berthiaume 2HILL AND LAKE PRESS JULY 15, 2006

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Letters received and identified as residents of neighborhood associations: East Isles surely in order. First of all, I am one of your own. I the Hill and Lake Press distribution area will be pub- Residents Association (EIRA), Kenwood am a third generation Kenwoodian. I have lived here 74 lished. Street addresses will not be published, nor will Isles Area Association (KIAA), Cedar Isles of my 76 years, variously on Sheridan, Oliver and anonymous letters. Letters from residents from with- Dean Neighborhood Association (CIDNA), out the area are published as space permits. Brief let- Queen Avenues. Thus I know every tree and backyard and Lowry Hill Residents Inc. (LHRI). for a wide area, and currently find that the classic "walk ters are welcomed and we reserve the right to edit let- around the Lake" is both boring and disconcerting. I ters for length and content. Hill and Lake Press welcomes and encour- literally do mourn the loss of every tree. Secondly, somewhat in advance of the newspaper ages financial contributions. Please send (the other one) article about ski-pole walking, I figured WEBSITE UPDATE them to Hill & Lake Press c/o Jane Johnson, out that some upper body exercise was demanded by Business Manager, 2120 Fremont Avenue the lava-like flows of flesh from arm-pit to waist. Two By Jane Johnson South, Minneapolis, MN 55405. extremely successful knee replacements (name of sur- As you are probably aware we do now have a web- geon on request) have meant that striking out around site which can be easily accessed by punching in our All advertising queries should be directed to the neighborhood is no problem. website address, hillandlakepress.com. My daughter Jean Deatrick. Hill & Lake Press welcomes I tape hours of blue grass music from the 7 A.M. to kindly set this up for us, but she couldn’t manage to get stories, poetry, articles, photos, and ideas. noon Blue Grass program on 88.5 Saturday mornings. it high on the list of search engines if you typed in Hill Please email to Jean Deatrick at It is perfect walking music. High energy, brilliant musi- and Lake Press, or any of the ‘keywords’. It comes up [email protected] cianship, and you can hear the lyrics. It's like a shot of if you put in the complete name with no spaces, how- B12, I just FLY. Then, I add my own air-swimming: ever. A few days later a letter arrived telling me that if arms swung out to the side, forward, backwards, I sent in $60 to this company called Listing Corp they Website: www.hillandlakepress.com Sensing that someone might feel that they need to drop would do for us exactly what my daughter wasn’t man- a net over me during my most enthusiastic walk-abouts, aging. The company does have a website, and I did WHERE WE ARE NOW specially since the expression on my face is usually pure receive a sketchy e-mail from a web hosting company glee at what I'm hearing, I have taken to walking the called Startlogic telling me to send a copy of their e- By Jean Deatrick back-roads of Kenwood. mail together with the USPS snail mail piece that I had We are honored to have the talented services of When I was a kid, during the depression and then received. Well folks, I have since ‘Googled’ more exten- Raymond Carlson who offered to be our summer intern WWII, there were no malls, mothers did not drive their sively since I have received no more communication at Hill & Lake Press. If you read his article on the children anywhere, there were no playrooms, so to get from these scumbags! I was scammed! I admit it! And restoration of Spring Lake you know he is a dignified out the house we played in the garages in the I feel like a complete idiot! The clue should have been and careful writer. alleys...sort of Little Rascals Lite. that they had no phone number. ‘Startlogic’ does, Raymond is well acquainted with our neighborhood. We scrounged stuff from the trash, and since although I was on hold for a good 15 minutes, and A Minneapolis native, he has lived in the state for most EVERYTHING was being collected for the war, most finally gave up. of his life. He has attended Blake since 7th grade, of our Clubhouse constructs were cardboard. I’ve After going on Google and finding all the stories where he will be a senior this fall. Raymond is president loved alleys ever since. from people who had seen the letter and finally learned of the Human Rights group at Blake as well as an elect- The possibility that walking down a nearby alley will it was a scam, I felt really, really dumb, since they hadn’t ed student government officer for two years and has open me to being suspect as a stalking horse for bur- sent in their checks and I had. The good news is that worked on the Spring Lake committee since it was cre- glars is a matter of some real concern. We have had this has never happened to me before. I think I have ated. In his spare time, he enjoys running around the bikes and an expensive air-blower taken from our learned a lesson and will be doubly careful in the future. lakes when it's warm and Nordic skiing when it's cold garage. But please, when you see a little old lady gestic- Apparently there is a website called ripoff.com, so I will and is captain of the ski team. ulating and regarding with interest, even affection, the go on there in the future if I am suspicious of any great Beyond writing articles, Raymond knows layout, personality of our Kenwood backyards...don't call the deals. At least I sent a check; they don’t have my cred- photography, and editing. He has been editor-in-chief cops! it card information. But it is amazing to me that this of the Blake student newspaper for two years. The Jean Brooks, Kenwood keeps going; they have a couple of New York address- paper received the award for best design of any news- es, so they are picking up mail somewhere. They aren’t paper of its size in the state last year. He has taken mul- P.O. boxes either, but look like offices on Broadway, and tiple photography classes, and is a skilled photographer. judging by the dates of the postings from angry Raymond is personable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable about the production of a paper. It is that time of the year...for the Aquatennial and ‘Googlers’ that wrote about their experiences, they have He added that he enjoyed the University of Iowa also for the Fringe Festival. Be sure to attend the many been getting away with this for well over a year. where he recently attended a well-run program for events taking place this summer in our neighborhood Be forewarned my friends, don’t be a succour like high-school newspaper editors and reported that the and city. Check the websites for information. Jane Johnson, your illustrious business manager. Check companies out before you put your trust in them. teaching staff was knowledgeable and encouraging. I was particularly nostalgic when I learned that www.fringefestival.org Wanna fire me?? Raymond was housed in Currier Hall where I lived dur- A fringe festival performance will take place at the Oh! I forgot to mention about the firewood sales- ing my freshman year at the University of Iowa...a long Walker Library at 3 p.m. on July 29. man, but we won’t go there since you might start to wonder if I’m expecting a large bridge to turn up here time ago. We welcome Raymond and hope that we are worthy Minneapolis Aquatennial takes place the third week any day now. of his talents and that we can find appropriate projects of July. for him. www.aquatennial.org JULY 15, 2006 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 3 C I T Y G O A L S TO MAKE MINNEAPOLIS A GREATER CITY By Lisa Goodman Seventh Ward Council Member I’m excited to announce that on June 16, the City Ø Youth: Valued, challenged, & engaged underway; SW Corridor fully designed Council unanimously passed six City goals that will ONE MINNEAPOLIS - Equal access, equal Ø Streets & Avenues: Reopen Nicollet at Lake; guide staff and elected officials alike to work to make opportunity, equal input Revitalize Broadway & Lowry; Realize Washington Minneapolis an even greater city. The five-year goals Ø Close race & class gaps: Housing, educa- Boulevard include everything from strengthening public safety to tional attainment, health ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT - Greenspace, enhancing community development and becoming a Ø Middle class: Keep it, grow it arts, sustainability greener city. Some of the goals are aimed at improving Ø Equitable City services & geographically Ø Energy into renewable & alternative energy things we already do well; others will tackle some of the placed amenities Ø Replant, restore, revere our urban forest real challenges we face as a city. But by giving all of our Ø Eliminate homelessness Ø Arts—large & small—abound and surround efforts a clear focus, we can work to build a better Ø Deconcentrate poverty Ø Upper Mississippi planned and proceeding Minneapolis. LIFELONG LEARNING SECOND TO Ø Fully implement the City’s cultural & sus- These goals are the outcome of an intense strategic NONE - Schools, libraries and innovation tainable work plans planning process involving the Mayor and the entire Ø All kids ready to read by kindergarten A PREMIER DESTINATION - Visitors, invest- City Council. Together we shared our individual visions Ø Economic engine: Generating ideas, inven- ment and vitality for Minneapolis twenty years from now, and then found tions, & innovations Ø Retain & grow businesses in life sciences & the common ground. The goals include “A safe place to Ø 21st century skills for all 21 year-olds the creative economy call home,” “One Minneapolis,” “Lifelong learning sec- Ø Embrace the U’s outreach & land-grant Ø Reposition city in minds of region, state, ond to none,” “Connected communities,” “Enriched expertise nation & world environment” and “A premier destination.” Ø Education: Stronger partnerships toward Ø Cleaner, greener, safer downtown As I attended Ward Seven’s neighborhood annual better results Ø Jobs: Be a talent Mecca meetings I provided a brief summary of our process Ø Tap the contribution potential and wisdom Ø Leverage our entertainment edge… heck, be and gave examples of what we see for the future of our of retirees & seniors edgy! City. Since that time, the City Council has adopted the This month I welcome Senator David Durenberger goals that all of us should strive to achieve. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES - Great spaces who will be speaking on the future of healthcare deliv- A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME - Housing, & places, thriving neighborhoods ery and policy. I hope you can join me to learn about health, and safety Ø Integrated, multimodal transportation this critical issue impacting all of us from an expert in Ø Guns, gangs, graffiti gone choices border to border the field. Once again, the 2006 Lunch with Lisa loca- Ø Crime reduction: Community policing, Ø Walkable, bikable, swimmable! tion is Tiburòn, located at 1201 Harmon Place. Arrive accountability, & partnership Ø Customer-focused, outcome-based, perfor- early to order your lunch and get a good seat. The dis- Ø Lifecycle housing throughout the city mance-driven development services cussions start promptly at noon. Ø “Get fit” and make healthy choices Ø Northstar completed; Central Corridor 4HILL AND LAKE PRESS JULY 15, 2006

Keep Learning Alive This Summer

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH By Laura Davis Summer is a great time to keep learning skills sharp and there are many ways to make learning fun in the Presents a unique Vacation Bible School. sun. Words are the foundation of language, and everyone can benefit from summer word play. From reading God’s Tree House to debate; telling jokes to understanding the newspaper, we need knowledge of words. Here are some great August 14th-17th, 2006 ideas to bring words into your home this summer: 9:00-11:00 AM SIDEWALK CHALK 1 C. Water 2 C. Plaster of Paris 2 T Tempera Paint (Wet or Dry) Toilet Paper Tubes with duct tape over one end. Combine and stir first three ingredients This four-day program, God’s Tree House croft and will also utilize the green space at together. Let stand a few minutes. Place tubes on will focus on the beauty and sacredness of God’s Kenwood Park. Rachel Haen, St. Paul’s youth group coordi- cookie sheet lined with foil or wax paper. Pour mixture gift of nature and creation. It will help children into holders, let stand until semi-firm. Remove holders learn about the glory, wonder and generosity of nator will be directing and teaching this course. Rachel is an elementary school teacher in the St. and let dry completely. Chalk will be ready to use in trees. Through creative art, music, and a variety about 2 hours. Alternate molds: Egg cartons; small of science explorations we will emphasize how Louis Park Public Schools with wide experience in the arts and the environment. yogurt cups; small paper cups. much trees give us and what we need to do to With chalk in hand, head outside to the world’s care for them. Learning how to respect and care The cost is just $5.00, payable with a registration form to the St. Paul’s office. Register early, largest blackboard—sidewalks, driveways and play- for nature teaches us about respecting each other grounds near your home! Practice spelling. Play hang- and ourselves, as we are all a part of God’s cre- as space is limited to 25 children. We welcome all children regardless of church man. Or, one person draw a picture and another spell ation. the word. Write words in different colors and connect This will be a joyful, active and fun first intro- affiliation. Please call the church office with all inquiries, 612-377-1273. See advertisement in as in a crossword. In one sidewalk square, write a letter duction for children ages 4 to 9 years old to the and then write as many words beginning with that letter intricate dependency between humankind and this issue on page 12 for additional registration information. as possible. nature. God’s Tree House will be from 9:00- LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION 11:00 AM, August 14th-17th in St. Paul’s under- Read a short and light hearted newspaper article of interest to the child such as a sports story or one about someone their own age. Let the child play reporter. Give them a microphone (hairbrush, paper towel roll, etc) and let them “report” the story back to you. This works wonders on verbal skills and comprehension skills. It also helps him or her to think sequentially and relate information in a logical manner. Bloopers are sure to make the activity fun. Summer Learning continued on page 9 JULY 15, 2006 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 5 Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher Minnesota House of Representatives Contact: Christina Gosack District 60A (651) 296 0171 (651) 296 5524 261 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 [email protected]

NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE,CORE VALUES REMAIN

This summer, I am embarking on a new and exciting phase of my time in public office. I have been elected by my fellow Minnesota House Democrats to lead the House DFL Caucus. I will continue to be a strong advocate for our district. Thanks to the active involvement of neighborhood groups and district residents, we passed funding this session to restore Lake of the Isles trails and shore- line and complete the Cedar Lake Trail. We also secured $1.5 million in one-time funding to enhance police presence in Minneapolis this summer. I look forward to the progress we will continue to make for our neighborhoods and our city together at the legislature. I believe people in our district share the same core values with Minnesotans across the state: great schools, affordable health care, a better environment, and providing every Minnesotan with the opportunity to suc- ceed. These are the values that have made our state a great place to live for so long. Yet in the last few years we have been heading down the wrong track. Cutting education and eliminating the

State Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher, pictured here with Reps. Matt Entenza and Connie Bernardy, was recently elected to lead the Minnesota House DFL Caucus.

health insurance of tens of thousands of Minnesotans continue to work closely with people in our communi- would have once been unthinkable here. As leader of ties to represent your perspectives on local and the House DFL Caucus, my job will be to make sure statewide issues at the legislature. Minnesota has been our focus returns to the core values that unite us, and treading water for too long. If we're going to maintain that we communicate those priorities throughout the our place as a leader in education, health care and eco- state. nomic opportunity, we need to focus again on the basic I think Minnesotans recognize the need for change values that unite us. in the way the Legislature has been run. Given the chal- If you have comments or questions on this or any lenges we face as a state, we need leadership and a will- other legislative issues, please contact me at (651) 296- ingness to focus on the common good, not partisan 0171, by e-mail at [email protected], or game-playing. Minnesotans are tired of politicians treat- at 261 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther ing the state budget as if it's a game of chicken, with King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55155. one side trying to get the other side to blink. Reforming the process and making it work for every Minnesotan will be a priority for our caucus. I look forward to embracing these challenges. I will There’s Something About

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Cedar Lake Park continued from page one CALENDAR Reminder! Senate and explained the importance of the trail. Hennepin County Senator Dibble said that the city is fortunate to have Household Hazardous Waste Collection the Cedar Lake Park trails, and “it isn’t like this every- where.” Lowry Hill Neighborhood Park Commissioner Mary Merrill Anderson and pre- Saturday July 22 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. vious CLPA Director were also in attendance. Scottish Rite Temple Parking Lot Theodore Wirth III, grandson of Theodore Wirth 2011 Dupont Ave S. Follow signs to entrance. (implementer of the Minneapolis Park System), com- Materials accepted from individual mented on the history behind the trails. Wirth households/apartments/condominiums. explained that in the 1980s, when he was planning the Businesses must manage their own hazardous and designs for the Cedar Lake Trails, he always intended problem wastes by calling 612-348-3777. for the trails to connect to the river. The new trail will See A-Z guide at www.hennepin.us to see list of represent a dream fully realized for the Cedar Lake accepted and not acceepted items. community, and it also shows a long-time commitment to fitness and activism. Be sure to take advantage of this easy opportunity to dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste.

Photos by Raymond Carlson

Keith Prussing, Director of the Cedar Lake Park Neighborhood Night Out August 1 Association Get to know your neighbors. Attend a neighborhood party. To get more information or learn the location of a party, call 612-673-3000 or visit the website at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno

Temple Israel Sisterhood’s Annual Family Garage Sale 2324 Emerson Avenue South Minneapolis Sunday July 30 Wednesday, August 2, 2006

Hours: Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Guests enjoy chatting with neighbors at the Cedar Lake Park Association event.

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Over 80 community members toured the Neighborhood Involvement Program’s (N.I.P.) newly renovated building at 24th and Hennepin. Speakers included State Representative Margaret Anderson- Kelliher, County Commissioner Gail Dorfman, and City Council Members Ralph Remington and Diane Hofstede. Gary Rierson, Executive Director of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, talked about the growing needs of our uninsured, underserved neighbors. With close to 400,000 uninsured working adults in the State of Minnesota programs for the uninsured are needed now more than ever. Designed by Roark, Kramer, Kosowski Design, N.I.P.’s renovation has been planned to be neighborhood friendly. The building includes an addition to the Hennepin Avenue side for an elevator shaft, plus Back L to R: John Ryan,Leo Stern, Monroe Bell, David Byfield, John All Photos by remodeling of lower level and first floor client recep- Ivers; Front L to R: Mary Bean, Donna Kaplan, Mary Sabatke, Laurie Dorothy Childers tion areas and limited reconfiguration of second and Ramirez, Nancy Proman. third floor space. For close to 40 years, N.I.P. has worked to strength- en the community by providing quality services to those in need. The Community Clinic (medical and dental), Counseling Center, Rape and Sexual Abuse Center, Cargill Scholars®, and the Youth and Seniors Programs have provided much needed assistance to many who are low income and uninsured or underinsured. In 2005, the N.I.P. served nearly 30,000 individuals without insurance. As part of the renovation, exam rooms, lab facilities, and out patient surgery space have been updated. N.I.P. Mental Health Programs were able to increase group and individual therapy space. In l to r: Dan Haugen, President/ Executive Director, Mary Bean, Capital Campaign Co-Chair, and N.I.P. continued on page 9 David Byfield, Board Chairperson and Capital l to r: Sabina Rosell, her mother Jamee Rosell, Campaign Co-Chair, checking out the new eleva- ROH, DCS, and Laura Mitchell, NP. tor, one of the premier improvements at NIP. 8HILL AND LAKE PRESS JULY 15, 2006 Michael Childers

With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Michael Childers, oldest son of Dorothy and Roger Childers. Michael, along with his brothers and sisters, grew up in Lowry Hill. He retained strong ties to Minneapolis. A photo of Mike skiing in the City of Lakes Loppet was published in the February issue of Hill & Lake Press. R. Michael Childers, 47, of Byron, Illinois, died Saturday July 1, 2006 at Swedish-American Hospital, Rockford. He was a graduate of West High School, graduate of the University of Minnesota, Navy ROTC program, and Naval Nuclear Power School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1981-1991 and the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1991-1993. He was employed at the Byron Nuclear Station from 1991 to present as a Senior Reactor Operator. Mike was an avid outdoor adventurer, bicyclist, and cross country skier. He was a life long Boy Scout and dedicated his free time to scouting, serving as Cub Scout Den Leader and Scoutmaster of Troop #140 in Byron. He inspired over a dozen scouts to attain their Eagle Scout Award. He is survived by his wife, Debra, whom he married June 21, 1980 in Minneapolis, MN.; children, Matthew, Erin, and Jonathon, all of Byron; his parents, Roger & Dorothy Childers of Minneapolis; brothers, Mark of Aberdeen, MD and Chris of Minneapolis; sisters, Andrea Childers (Logan Farnham) of Minneapolis and Jennifer (Paul) Russo, of Eden Prairie; three nieces, three nephews, cousins, and Boy Scout Troop #140. Christian Funeral Mass was held July 6, 2006 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Byron. A memorial fund has been established in his name. As readers of Hill & Lake Press know, Mike’s mother Dorothy has long been involved with Hill & Lake Press. She has dutifully and expertly photographed neighborhood events for many years. In tribute to Michael and his family, his many friends in Minneapolis, his siblings, his father Roger who faithfully accompanies Dorothy to many of the events she covers, and to Dorothy, we are publishing eulogies by Mike’s children.

‘Goodbye Dad’ By Erin Childers Minnesota. Twice we got a chance to Some of you have known my dad all his life. Some enjoy the pristine wilderness that is the of you have known him all of yours'. None of us spent Boundary Waters Canoe Area. He as much time with him as we would have like to, but all and I shared a canoe as we paddled of us have been changed for the better because we through the lakes, taking in the nature knew him. My dad was so involved and obviously all around. We were excited to see the impacted more lives than anyone could ever fathom. Loons in the water, the pine trees May God give us all the strength to pick up where he swaying in the gentle breeze and the left off and to embrace his spirit so that we can be the sunset open up the skies to thousands same inspiration and someday, leave the same legacy as of stars you'd never see in civilization. he has. A lot of people say he was too young to die, but I'm grateful that Minnesota gave us my dad lived more of a full life in 47 years than most the chance to share the rustic out- people will live in a lifetime. Our family is so grateful doors in a way that would not have for and so blessed by the outpouring of love and sup- been possible elsewhere. port we've been given. None of us could come through My father also loved to exercise this had it not been for your love and prayers. It's times and challenge himself. For some rea- like these that bring people together and prove that it son last year, his passion for Cross doesn't take blood to create a family...all it takes is heart. Country Skiing was reawakened. He In the time ahead, know that life is precious and time is came up to Minneapolis to purchase short, but what one person can do will last forever. My some land skis and set his sights on dad's work isn't done, but will continue in the hearts of completing the Loppet. He brought all of you and the lives you will touch because of him. the skis home to Illinois and trained That's not my dad. Look around you. That's my dad. with them almost every day, getting Thank you all for being here. In the words of a sam- himself prepared for the real snow in pler my grandma made for my father, "Don't wait for Minneapolis, and in February it paid your ship to come in. Swim out after it." Anchors off. I'm glad now that my mother and aweigh, Mike. We'll miss you. I, along with my Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents sat out in the cold to watch my Dad ski the race of his life. My Father's Minnesota Although he did not finish before By Jonathon Childers many, he finished, and that was what My father, Mike Childers, lived many places was important to him. I could go on throughout his life. He spent time in New Jersey, for pages about my father's passion Washington D.C., Florida, Rhode Island, Minnesota, for Minneapolis alone, about how he would show me Michael Childers Photo courtesy of the Virginia and finally Illinois. He loved all these places his old stomping grounds from his high school days, Childers family but it seemed like something kept drawing him back to about walks around the lakes and soccer games. I think the land of 10,000 lakes, whether that be the beauty of his passion for Minneapolis also was centered around the great outdoors or his family living in Minneapolis. I his family, who mostly still live in the area. He loved to have been with him many times when he came back to be with Brothers and Sisters as well as his Mother and Father. All these things come together to form Mike CLASSIFIED Childers' Minnesota, a place he always held close to his heart. His tribute to the place that he grew up and loved came in a song. 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Opening Comments Kate Lynch: gested that Style Guidelines might be a good idea. He erence when we talk about tear-downs and development Called the meeting to order on time at 8pm and sug- added that the city does not discourage the building of in the future.” Carol advised that they expect to present gested that the group suspend Roberts Rules and use “Mc-Mansions” because it increases the tax-base since a report in the fall. For Lowry Hill, they presented a the new “Ground Rules for Meetings.” The ground the resulting houses are larger and more valuable. power point presentation with the report. Tonight, we rules outline how the group will facilitate discussion Attendees held a short discussion about what we can do are not discussing a “historic district” designation, but it while being respectful of one another. Kate gave a and it was decided to continue this topic at a future is something that has to be mentioned, because it is an short report on three issues: 1) the call for two Uptown meeting issue that could arise from the study. The document Small Area Planning Committee participants yielded 11 Ralph Remington Update will summarize factors that may affect this issue. The interested people. Nine were interviewed and two were The Uptown Small Area Planning Steering tear down discussion is also affected by the factors iden- chosen to serve on the committee as well as two alter- Committee held its first meeting and the next meeting tified in the study. EIRA will be able to use it as kind nates. All are welcome to attend the meetings but, only will be 7/12 from 7-9pm. Anyone can come and of a map for the issues at hand. Carol provided her the official representatives are allowed to participate. 2) observe. The venue will be forwarded at a later date. email, so please contact her if you have questions at NRP – is underway and exciting; Robert Thompson has Ralph reported that crime in the Near North, right now [email protected]. been meeting with the NRP committee. 3) Zoning is horrible with three murders recently and 15 shoot- Gabe Keller–Development Update has met 3 times since the May meeting. The commit- ings. The fear is that it will come visit us in our neigh- Gabe is on the EIRA Zoning Committee and repre- tee is trying to figure out better ways to keep all resi- borhood. He stated that “Even though it doesn’t hap- sents the neighborhood on the Uptown Land Use Plan dents involved in the zoning process. Kate announced pen in our neighborhood, it will come down, it is a effort. He compiled the information on local develop- that Beth Kehoe is moving to Lowry Hill as of July 14th domino effect.” Councilman Remington urged atten- ments and provided a general summary of each along and we need to find a new secretary to fill her position. dees to write the Mayor, and express concern for crime with a hand-out. The Lagoon Avenue development for John Findlayson – President, Fulton prevention and heightened police presence. Due to a six story apartment complex has been approved. It Neighborhood Association construction in various areas in North Minneapolis, the is six stories tall, located at Lagoon and Irving and is a Mr. Findlayson is the President of the Fulton crime has been pushed and concentrated into one par- Hornig development. Lyn Lake development is apply- Neighborhood Group and serves on its Zoning ticular area. Ralph said that “We need to come togeth- ing for TIF funding-Irving and the Greenway–a Committee. He is also the Chair of the Minneapolis er as a neighborhood and do something about this Rowhouse is to be developed. CIDNA development – Zoning Board of Adjustment which considers all the issue.” Councilman Remington attributed the 2626 Lake Street condominiums and apartments. zoning variance requests for the smaller projects. In increased crime to cuts LGA (local government aid). Questions arose about the city looking at compre- Fulton and Linden hills he estimates that there have Carole Zellie–Historic Context Study Update. hensive design and the impact of traffic. Gabe report- been 30-40 recent teardowns. Developers will pick the Carole was at an EIRA meeting last winter to pro- ed that The Uptown Small Area Plan is under develop- smallest, least desirable property, tear it down, and put pose the joint Lowry Hill–East Isles Historic Context ment and that he participated in the first meeting. He up the largest house they can without a variance. The Study. This study is being funded through NRP. A advised the Uptown Small Area Plan will NOT include city code is outdated with much of it dating back to the context study is a specific report that can be used as a traffic concerns. The Hennepin Avenue Strategic Plan 1920s. Mr. Findlayson explained that if the set-back foundation for preservation planning. It is the basic was recently completed by some urban planning stu- and height requirements are met, developers and home- framework for understanding the history and develop- dents at the U of M. It is 107 pages. owners can basically build whatever they want. There ment and housing stock. Carole said that “It is inter- Another question arose about the traffic lights on are “shadowing” issues for neighbors, and concerns esting to see the developmental changes in history and Humboldt and Lagoon and Humboldt and Lake no about changing the character of the neighborhood. think about how the residents felt about the develop- longer being synchronized. Gabe said residents should Much new construction has been criticized for being ment as it was happing in the past. This report will be call 311 to address these types of issues. “devoid of charm” and neighbors are quite unhappy an “atlas” to understand the East Isles neighborhood.” Uptown Small Area Plan when this occurs. He stated that “all development is The researchers will take a look at building permit infor- Gabe Keller and Renee Gust are the EIRA repre- not bad--stagnation is bad, but being unprepared for mation, the historic real-estate sections, historic pho- sentatives. “What is Uptown?” was the first topic of change is the real problem. You don’t want to stop tographs, and the census to understand the neighbor- conversation. The city staff presented ideas based on development but need to balance development with hood in the context of its development. The final what was generated at the public meeting. It is quite preserving character.” Mr. Findlayson is exploring pos- report will examine and present all of the info in a nar- large going all the way north to Franklin. The new sibilities for changing the zoning regulations. He sug- rative format. She stated that “We will have a good ref- group had a big debate. Gabe said they did not want the residential neighborhoods to be ignored. They should remain residential and protected as such. The staff will adapt one more time. The process will be 18 months, beginning with the hiring of consultants. The plan the consultants develop will be in use for 20 years. Renee stressed that Gabe and she are neighborhood YOU ARE INVITED! representatives, so please communicate with them, so they can properly represent the neighborhood. Thank Lowry Hill Residents, Inc, (LHRI) you from the neighborhood for your service on the committee! The neighborhood organization serving Lowry Hill Bylaws Review Ross D’Emanuelle, EIRA VP, is planning to present the final draft in July which will be voted on in September. The Committee will meet again next week, ICE CREAM SOCIAL so please send your comments. Ross pulled out the Articles of Incorporation. They will need to be amend- ed to accurately reflect the neighborhood boundaries. Thursday August 10 There is a requirement to file with the Attorney General 6:30 - 8 PM on an annual basis. Our neighborhood is no longer a at Thomas Lowry Park qualified nonprofit. We can request to be reinstated. Ross moved for the neighborhood to apply for rein- (corner of Douglas, Fremont, and Mt. Curve) statement and to spend the $35 necessary to apply to the state. Christina Melloh also reminded EIRA they are Bring a picnic blanket, behind on the Midtown Greenway Coalition dues. enjoy free ice cream, Zoning Nancy Johnson is the new Zoning Committee chair. live music, face painting & more! She went to a Lowry Hill meeting to learn about what is happening. They have numerous issues. Tao Natural Meet your neighbors and have fun! Foods on 22nd & Hennepin is applying for a public

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MnPass continued from 12 An evening in Lowry Hill with DFL candidates and Al Franken on July 11 those observed on I-35W. So far, the reception to this new approach has been positive, both among people who choose to use MnPASS and those who don’t. Citizens of all income levels rated their use of I-394 in the post-MnPASS era as “enjoyable,” and said MnPASS is a “good idea.” Low income citizens approve of the project by nearly an overwhelming three-to-one margin. Many citizens who can’t afford to use the lane every day, like the option of using this “gridlock insurance” occasionally, such as when late for day care, work or an important appoint- ment. This traffic management tool is also unique in that it is economically self-sufficient. Over 9,500 drivers have opened MnPASS accounts so far, and the revenue generated is now covering the operating cost of the project. Self-sufficiency is no small feat in an age of transportation finance scarcity. Certainly, MnPASS had some growing pains in the initial few months. Most survey respondents thought the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s decision a month after launch to limit tolls only to peak periods in the diamond lanes west of Highway 100 was a good idea. After a public outcry, Mn/DOT decided Photo by David Kelliher in June 2005 that it would not charge tolls 24 hours per From left: Andrew Bourne - DFL candidate for State Senate District 41 (Edina), Brian Melendez, State day, a popular decision according to the survey. DFL Party Chair, host, Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Al Franken, Rep. Frank Hornstein, and Mn/DOT also opened a shoulder lane to traffic west- Senator Scott Dibble. bound between Highway 100 and Highways 169 in the fall, further relieving congestion in that segment. And since those adjustments, public approval has been Guests enjoyed food and refreshments and then spilled on to the front yard during the successful and well attend- strong. ed fundraiser where brief speeches and introductions were made by the candidates. Al Franken revealed how he MnPASS is not a silver bullet for the transportation grew up in St. Louis Park, went to public schools, and then went on to Harvard before becoming a comedian. He challenges we face. It can’t and won’t eliminate conges- is still undecided about whether or not he will run in a future race for United States Senate, but if Tuesday night’s tion on its own. But we have learned in the past year audience was any indication, he has a lot of support in our neighborhood. In his witty remarks he entertained us that MnPASS appears to be an effective new traffic in the way we are accustomed to from seeing him in Saturday Night Live and now from hearing him on Air management tool available to us. And with the trans- Amrica radio. All in all, a great evening in Lowry Hill. portation challenges we collectively face, that’s welcome news. Lee W. Munnich, Jr. is a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute of Summer Learning from page 9 Public Affairs. More information about MnPASS is Play continues until each player has had the opportuni- available at www.mnpass.org. ty to be Webster. The person with the most points wins the game; but everyone wins with increased vocabulary. Laura Davis, Owner and Managing Director of College Nannies & Tutors at the Edina Learning Center, and her children can be seen around our neighborhood, chalk in hand.

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WWW.TRADITIONS.COM JULY 15, 2006 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 14 The Neighborhoods Ask Diane... What's New In Color For 2007?" Lake of the Isles Storm June 16 By Diane Woelm This year home owners and apartment dwellers are making decisions about color, and they are creating their own living spaces that express their interpretation of home, not necessarily what's in vogue. People want their friends to say, "This really looks like you." Some of the colors that came up from a recent survey by Paint Decorating Retailer's Magazine was a palette of 15 colors that includes blue-based reds, aqua blues, organic browns, natural-looking greens, and burnished metallics, part of what is defined as a mid-tone palette. Customers are not rushing to own one popular color like they were in the 1990s when Hunter Green was the color of choice. Forget about "One Size Fits All," colors and matching everything in a room. . Different family styles and sizes including many single parent homes are making a difference in the way people decorate and use color. People are no longer choosing minimal hues, and pastels are not popular this fall nor are some of the muddy neutrals. Subdued brights are taking Photo by Dorothy Childers Photo by Jane Johnson their place along with dark and rich browns. There is an over-all expansion of colors and this similarity at all price points is different from the "way it was." It used to be that at the high end of prices the dark, traditional colors dominated, and at the low end, the bright, faddish hues were the trend. This year the trend in all home decor is for better design, and it's available to everyone. The emerging colors are as I mentioned, midtones that are easy on the eye and very livable. "They are soft warm golds of grasses and sunsets, blues and whites like fresh mist of the sea and undisturbed warmth of off- white sands, accented with the vitality of new vegeta- tion." Browns such as raisin, coffee, chocolate and mid- tone caramels are being used commercially as well as in residential settings. Combinations of browns, reds and Harvey and Sheri Ettinger sent these two photos taken by their daughter, Carly. blues can be seen in home fashions, and next year's palette will also show some black and white decors just because black and white schemes have been in vogue for The huge storm that swept the area around Lake of a very long time. It's classic. Off whites such as oyster, the Isles on June 16th is now history, but as we stood pearl, sand, cream, and ivory, as well as grays, from silver on our porches watching the hail destroying the hostas, to darker hues will be featured. Taupes and whites that the rain coming own in horizontal sheets, and the heavy are often used with deeper colors are becoming more winds uprooting trees, we are sure we won’t soon for- popular as well. None of next year's colors are "set in get. Hill & Lake Press received many photos. We thank stone” but are constantly changing and this inspires con- all those who contributed and wish we had space to sumers to go out and buy new products. print more of them. Resource: Paint & Decorating Retailer, June 2006 by Tamela Adamson-McMullen, contributing editor. If you 50 Year Washburn Reunion have a home improvement idea or question please direct Celebration in Loring Park. it to "Ask Diane," at Savitt Bros Paints at 1515 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 612-871-1155. or By Diane Woelm email: [email protected] When Friends of Loring Park was first founded eight years ago by Ione Siegel and Dottie Speidel the Park needed benches and as a new Board Member I came When I arrived at the Loring Park Arts Center I could up with the idea that we should have a representation hear class member Sandi Kinyon Peaslee playing the from our Public Schools, namely the Class of 1953 piano which was a gift to Loring Park from Dottie from West High School, my husband's class, and my Speidel and her family in memory of her husband class of 1956 from Washburn. We did it! The two Glenn. To those of you who are graduates from benches are installed on 15th Street near the Woman's Washburn High school and would like to contribute to Club Viewing Pier. the Class Gift of 1956 for a student scholarship please This year for a celebration of that event 26 class send your donations to: members met at The Walker Art Center for a tour of Washburn High school Foundation, 201 West 49th the new building and galleries, a walk to the sculpture Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419. Dr. John garden and a cake and lemonade reception in the newly Kersey from our class conducts a student lab with the renovated Loring Park Art Center. It was a wonderful University of Minnesota for those students who are day that offered an alternative activity for class mem- interested in science and medicine. Thank you so much. bers who came from all over the world to dedicate the The Walker Art Center/Loring Park Celebration 25 new Poplar trees at Washburn High School on June was sponsored by Susan Guzy Wright, Diane Mesker 18, 2006, and to present to Errol Kantor an engraved Woelm and Barbara Jacobson. from Washburn's Class plaque thanking him for looking after our class of 1956. Thank you to all who participated. We had a throughout the years. He truly kept us together. There great time. Thank you to Lee Frelich from the Board of was also an official presentation to the School of our Friends and Diane Moe Director of Loring Park who class gift of a substantial amount that will cover one helped with the day. Thank you again to all who con- student scholarship. The dedication on Sunday fol- tributed to the Class Bench. West High School Class of lowed a proper reunion dinner at Bearpath Country 1953 and Washburn Class of 1956 are the only two Club the night before on June 17, 2006. . Other activi- schools represented in Loring Park. ties from the Reunion weekend included a walk or bicy- Contributions to Friends of Loring Park can be sent cle ride around Lake Harriet, the Walker Art to: Friends of Loring Park, P.O. Box 52074, Center/Loring Park Tour, and a golf tournament. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-5074. JULY 15, 2006 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 15 summer is the time for …

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