North Shore Notes Harry Drabik

How to be crime free in no time

It’s daunting to make sense confusion? of senselessness or reason with A big box store in Duluth recently unreason. In the past I’ve used a chess refused to admit me without a mask, comparison where a pigeon lands on but thoughtful of my safety offered the board, defecates, scatters pieces, to sell me one. It seemed strange, and flies off victorious. however, a Duluth outlet The pigeon won. I’m happy for it, truly. But my happiness may be seeing the pigeon fly elsewhere with its gifts. The worst of pigeon behavior is when the fowl stays to deliver a chess master lecture. Most times, sadly, the talk isn’t NORTHSHORE NOTES by HARRY DRABIK was insistent (aggressive would be another term) about masks while its Iron Range branch wasn’t. Is hardware in Duluth more infected? Are Rangers tougher? My hardware need wasn’t critical so I went on to other things, a medical informative or amusing. appointment. Could be (by that I mean Believe there were curious a strong possibility) not understanding mask issues there as well? A clerical pigeon debate is my failure to grasp employee was unmasked in the concerns or understand a different background. Numbers of unmasked language of truth. But wait, that’s what went in and out; is there immunity may save me. among delivery drivers?

If it’s my fault, I get it. Being at For all the requirement we mask for fault, told I was misinformed and safety how much instruction have you need to try harder, etc. is home base. been given? Recognizing that makes it easier for In no situation I’ve been in has me to be at peace with new carrier anyone made an effort to check pigeons. Different birds (schoolmarm my mask. For all they know (you’ll to peaceful protestor) share behavior. likely need to be of a certain age to Orthodoxy in dissent may not be appreciate this) I’m using part of an recognized, but it’s there. Esther Williams swim suit. What if a

My brushes with authority have mosquito net or cheese cloth over your been more than few. While I was at the head was effective as a mask? Is there a U the FBI visited my parents and our standard to follow? neighbors about my politics. (Student Not that it matters, because if there Peace Union and flying the UN flag were an approved mask how could use along with the U.S. at home). I was too be enforced, certainly not by police? stupid to feel intimidated or get angry. For now we trust that assurance

These days I find the UN beside the “wear a mask” is for the best. I can tell point or sidetracked, reminding me you this. If you wear your mask atop of the WHO with a great program on your head as a beanie you’ll be chased seatbelt use in the Third World. away despite the injunction to wear a

Should I have been angry about the mask doesn’t specify where you’re to FBI? Don’t know what good it would wear it. have done. Anger doesn’t actually say It’s good hearing compulsion in much, except maybe about the angry an argument. That’s why I follow person possibly running short on inner along with the vision of America resources. as a systemic failure starting

Is it your experience angry people are with Columbus, slave supporting difficult to be around? Revolution, race states War of 1812,

At the end (pray God it comes Civil War for slavery and business, quickly because the aggrieved and Reconstruction, segregation, Civil offended can drag on) I’m left little Rights Act, voting rights, fair housing, wiser. I personally don’t get a lot from affirmative action, legal and sentencing or find much use for anger, but that’s reform, Black History Month, etc. can just me being insensitive, a skill I all be called fruit of the same failed perhaps possess to excess. Can tell you system. this, though – There’s one suitable The great visionary Pol Pot in never-fail reply I use after a heated Cambodia sought a clean start with outburst. “Thanks for telling me.” Year Zero. For millions Pol’s new

How good are any of us (and I beginning began in ditches outside suspect the toll on personal energy Phnon Phen. is substantial) at making sense of If we hold a problem or condition as systemic and see past fixes as failures of a failed system then the only cure (as with COVID) is a cure to rid us of failed efforts branch, root, subsoil and groundwater. It all has to go, including everyone in office now brought in as cooperative parts of systemic disease.

The whole system, starting with Trump, would have go, but also the Obama part, tainted forever with its complicity in systemic failure. I’m ready to believe the reformers who say systemic problems need much more than a little weeding.

If a model of progressivism and diversity such as the Twin Cities is the prominent example of societal failure that, then, says it all. Time to fix the whole.

There might seem to be an incredible amount of problems facing the U.S., but there is some amazing news as well.

Many now see us (I imagine Trump can be given the full credit deserved) as the planet’s premiere racist state. How we zoomed to first place ahead of the competition is an incomparable accomplishment.

Think of the contenders we beat. A mere three generations ago (1960s and ’70s) Saudi Arabia officially abolished slavery. That was around the same time Portugal gave up the fight for its African colony of Mozambique and France was still holding its Asian colony, Indochina, better known to many Americans as Nam.

The U.S. breezed by any other contender as demonstrators in London, Paris and Australians in tens of thousands will attest. We have accomplished the seeming impossible capturing the International Racism Cup. Seems all other nations exceed us in amicable relations.

How ever did we do it? But there we are, Number One on the despicable list. I’d pause a moment to wonder how Australia is doing with its native population, an issue for Australia and the U.S. that cuts much deeper than current events.

Could say Native rights are THE fundamental issue, but right now who’d listen?

One area of whole-fix I look forward to is election reform. Systemic failure, seems to me, requires a revamp of practices and qualifications.

I’ll go on a limb to say any person elected to office must have a criminal record of at least two decades. This doesn’t differ too much from current politicians except for candidates required to prove they were honest crooks.

Why shouldn’t they have to show they are truly on the other side, the right side of the left side of being victims of law and order. If people stopped reporting crime we’d be crime free in no time. Now there’s reform that works.

Older folks can still get celiac disease

Q: I am an 82-year-old healthy woman, active and self-sustaining. I was diagnosed with celiac disease eight years ago after two years of diarrhea that became unmanageable. When I heard a friend describe his symptoms of celiac disease, I could relate. My friend said that a simple blood test would reveal if I had celiac disease. So I asked my doctor for that and bingo, there was the explanation!

I had no sign of any problems my whole lifetime until I was in my 70s. I have had to totally change my eating practices since this diagnosis.

A: Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by exposure to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Doctors used to be taught that it was PEOPLES primarily a childhood disease. Now we know that it can affect people at any age, PHARMACY by JOE & TERESA GRAEDON including those over 65 (Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, September 2009). The prevalence of celiac disease has been increasing in recent years, possibly due to environmental pollution (Environmental Research, May 11, 2020).

To treat celiac disease, you must avoid any food containing gluten. Foods like bread and pasta are obvious, but gluten is also found in places you might not expect, like soy sauce. You need to read labels carefully to make sure you are not exposed.

To learn more about celiac disease, you may wish to listen to our free podcast with Dr. Joseph A. Murray of the Mayo Clinic. It is Show 1100 at PeoplesPharmacy. com.

Q: I can’t stand staying inside all the time, but I don’t like walking on a path with lots of other people. That means I have to step into the underbrush or go hiking in the woods.

I am concerned about ticks. A friend had Lyme disease and it was devastating. What’s the best way to avoid tick bites?

A: Even when it’s hot, wear long pants tucked into your socks. Spray your shoes and socks with DEET. An alternative would be to wear “gaiters” that have been treated with permethrin such as Outdoor Research Tick Gaiters or Lymeez Tick Gear. When you get home, always check your body carefully for ticks.

Q: I believe that one cause of acne seems to be drinking soft drinks or chocolate milk. After I advised some adult family members to stop drinking colas, their acne problems cleared up.

Later, one family member started drinking them again, and the acne problem returned. Do you know about a relationship between these drinks and acne problems?

A: A study from France (JAMA Dermatology, June 10, 2020) suggests that adults who eat a Westernstyle diet with sugary beverages like colas, milk and fatty foods are more prone to acne. This research involved more than 24,000 volunteers.

These findings are consistent with other studies showing that foods that raise blood sugar rapidly (high glycemic load) are linked to skin blemishes. The investigators suggest that this raises blood levels of insulin and other growth factors.

With evidence like this, dermatologists are beginning to accept the idea that diet matters. To learn more about the connection between acne and diet as well as treatments for this common skin condition, you may want to consult our eGuide to Acne Solutions. You will find this online resource in the Health eGuides section of www. PeoplesPharmacy.com.

In their column, Joe and Teresa Graedon answer letters from readers. Write to them in care of King Features, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or email them via their website: PeoplesPharmacy.com. Their newest book is Top Screwups Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them. (c) 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Split Rock Lighthouse to reopen July 15

Split Rock Lighthouse, Jeffers Petroglyphs to Reopen July 15 Other MNHS historic sites and museums remain temporarily closed as staffing decisions are announced.

In light of the Governor’s recent lifting of restrictions regarding museums and outdoor spaces, Split Rock Lighthouse and Jeffers Petroglyphs will once again be open for visitors beginning July 15. Birch Coulee Battlefield, Traverse des Sioux, and LOCAL NEWS by Marine Mill outdoor trails READER are already open to the STAFF public.

With the health and safety of guests, staff and the community at the forefront of decision-making, MNHS feels it is safe to reopen Split Rock Lighthouse and Jeffers Petroglyphs because they offer predominately outdoor experiences. New protocols designed to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19 can be viewed on the health and safety procedures page of each website.

Split Rock Lighthouse will be open 7 days a week. Guests can purchase a timed entry ticket for $8 online or inside the visitor center. Other indoor spaces, including the lighthouse and keeper’s residence, will remain closed. A pop-up store will be set up outside so guests can shop for their favorite Split Rock Lighthouse items. For more information visit www.mnhs.org/ splitrocklighthouse.

Jeffers Petroglyphs will be open Thursday through Sunday. Guests can purchase entry tickets for $8 online or inside the visitor center. For more information visit www.mnhs.org/ jefferspetroglyphs.

MNHS is limiting the number of daily visitors at each site. Tickets can be purchased up to one month in advance online or through the box office at 651-259-3015. Tickets go on sale July 8.

MNHS decisions about its remaining sites will be based on several factors: current state rules for reopening indoor venues, requirements for cleaning, social distancing, and limiting capacity, as well as the financial cost of operating the site. In the meantime, these remaining sites will remain temporarily closed past the June 30

date that was announced in April.

MNHS staffing decisions In order to support the reopening of sites and other initiatives, MNHS is recalling 64 staff, while making the difficult decision to extend furloughs for 139 staff and to lay off 176 staff, primarily those who work at MNHS historic sites and museums that remain closed. These actions will address strains on the MNHS operating budget as a result of ongoing closures. Critical staff will continue to ensure the security of historic sites and resources.

MNHS is closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19. As MNHS plans scenarios for reopening, we are following recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health and working to ensure the safety and welfare of our guests and workforce.

For more information, visit our website at mnhs.org/covid-19

International Wolf Center reopens

The Internaitonal Wolf Center, Ely, reopened its doors on June 22, but with several changes to ensure everyone’s safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. The biggest change is that tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at wolf.org. Those without internet access can also purchase tickets by calling the Center at 218-365-4695. There is a small convenience fee that is added to the ticket price, whether purchasing online or over the phone.

Masks are required for all visitors. For those who don’t own a mask, they will be available for a suggested donation of $1 at the door.

“We can’t wait to open our doors back up and start teaching about wolves again,” said Krista Harrington, the Interpretive Center manager. “Since we closed in March, we’ve all been working incredibly hard to prepare to reopen. Finally, that day is almost here.”

The daily schedule looks like this: • From 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., seven days a week, the center opens to members only. This exclusive experience will allow for members to watch daily wolf care activities from the viewing area windows as staff members perform medical checks and feed the wolves supplemental nutrition. International Wolf Center members receive free admission, but they do still need to pre-register online to ensure the center isn’t over capacity. Memberships can be purchased online at wolf.org for those looking to gain these benefits. • From 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., the center is open to the public. Several educational programs are offered in the auditorium every day. Lecture-based programs take place at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Also planned are two wolf enrichment programs, which are a great time to observe the center’s wolves. These enrichment programs are planned for 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

• From 3:30 until 4 p.m., the Center will be closed for a thorough cleaning. • From 4 to 5 p.m., the Center will reopen for groups from vulnerable populations. Attendance will be capped at 10 people during this time period. During this session, a wolf enrichment program is planned at 4:15 p.m.

This schedule is subject to change. To stay up to date on all changes, visit the website.

Strong Northland hits first milestone

The Strong Northland campaign has hit its first milestone. More than $50,000 in vouchers have been purchased for Duluth and Hermantown area restaurants. Now organizers are calling on the community to help raise that amount to $100,000.

The campaign was unveiled last month as a way to support local restaurants during these challenging times of COVID-19. Many restaurants have recently re-opened for limited indoor dining following the state’s health guidelines. Whether it’s indoor/ outdoor dining or take-out, it’s a great time to use the $20 vouchers.

The hope is to pump additional dollars into local restaurants in a short amount of time, as the vouchers must be used by Aug. 31. It’s estimated that the current amount of ordered vouchers would have an economic impact of nearly $88,000, considering most restaurant tabs will average more than $20.

Individuals or businesses are encouraged to order vouchers online at strongnorthland.com and they can be picked up at North Shore Bank locations. Forty-four area restaurants are participating in the campaign which is organized by the Greater Downtown Council, Visit Duluth, Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce and Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cookbook fundraiser nets $10,000 donation

A check for $10,000 was presented on June 19 to Ecolibrium3, the result of a fundraiser held by two Lincoln Park business owners – Tom Hanson of OMC Smokehouse/Duluth Grill and Corktown Deli, and Robert Lillegard, co-owner of Duluth’s Breast Bread.

In early April the two businessmen announced they are working on a second OMC Smokehouse cookbook, following on the heels of two

Robert Lillegard, OMC Cookbook author and co-owner of Duluth’s Best Bread Robert, presents a check for $10,000 to Jodi Slick and Shannon Laing of Ecolibrium 3. Photo by Jim Lundstrom.

previously released successful cookbooks, The Duluth Grill Cookbook (2014) and The Duluth Grill Cookbook II (2016). Both of those were penned by Lillegard.

The fundraiser asked people to donate money to the cause as they were buying advance copies of the new cookbook which is due out in September.

Both Hanson and Lillegard were on hand to present the check to Ecolibrium3 founder and CEO Jodi slick and Shannon Laing, Ecolibrium3’s director of Partnership Development and Main Street Lincoln Park Coordinator.

Slick said the fundraiser was “a great illustration of the innovation and collaborative nature of Lincoln Park.”

The funds will be used to help neighborhood businesses that have been hit particularly hard by the virus sanctions.

“I think that’s what’s really great about Lincoln Park,” Slick said. “The neighborhoods that can figure out how to actually innovate and collaborate are the ones that have the best opportunity to not only survive COVID-19 to but to thrive.”

Lillegard said they were thrilled to be able to deliver $10,000.

“The community really came out to support this.”

High court reappoints

Cheryl Prince to board

Hanft Fride is pleased to announce that Cheryl M. Prince has been reappointed by the Minnesota State Supreme Court to serve a three-year term to the Minnesota Client Security Board, effective of July 1, 2020, and expiring June 30, 2023.

“This is a prestigious honor for Cheryl

Prince,” said Jennifer Carey, president of Hanft Fride. “Hanft Fride believes unequivocally in putting the client above all else, and the nom-ination of one of our attorneys to serve on the board showcases this commitment.”

The Minnesota Client Security Board was established by the State’s Supreme Court in an effort to reimburse parties who suffer a loss due to dishonest attorney conduct. The volunteer board is comprised of a seven-members, consisting of five lawyers and two nonlawyers.

Prince is one of Hanft Fride’s top family law lawyers, practicing exclusively in family law and mediation. She has more than 30 years of experience working with clients to address the full range of family law and mediation issues. Her cases primarily involve divorce, adoption, paternity and prenuptial agreements.

Prince is widely recognized by her peers, has been named a “Super Lawyer” every year since 2006 and has been listed in Best Lawyers of America every year since 2013. Prince earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is admitted to the Minnesota State Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the U.S. Federal District Court Minnesota and the U.S. Federal District Court Western District Wisconsin.

Two more farmers markets to visit

Community Action Duluth’s Seeds of Success is planning the opening day of both the Central Hillside and Lincoln Park Farmers Market during the week of June 22. The Central Hillside Framers Market will be held at the Damiano Center (206 W. 4th St.) from 2-5 pm. The Lincoln Park Farmers Market will be held at the Harrison Community Center (3002 W. 3rd St.) from 3-6 pm. Each market has a variety of local foods, including fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts and valueadded foods such as jam and kim chi. A COVID-19 Preparedness Plan has been developed for each market and new physical-distancing measures will be in place during the 2020 summer season.

Each farmers market accepts credit/ debit/SNAP as payment. EBT/SNAP customers will be matched one-to-one, up to $15 dollars per market day, when using an EBT card at the market. Both markets also offer $4 per market day via the Power of Produce (PoP) Club for children and youth 18 and younger to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. The EBT match and PoP Club funding is made possible by Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Junior League of Duluth and the Whole Foods Co-op.

Seeds of Success is an urban agriculture and transitional employment program of Community Action Duluth that focuses on food access, neighborhood revitalization and creating transitional jobs for local job-seekers who face barriers to employment.

LaDuke presented with DANNY Award

The board of The Global Center, a nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to developing socially responsible media, is proud to announce Native American leader Winona LaDuke as the recipient of the fifth DANNY Award, which honors the life and work of the late “News Dissector.” The DANNY is given each year to those who best emulate Schechter’s practice of combining excellent journalism with committed social activism.

Previous winners include Jose Antonio Vargas, Patrice O’Neill, the reporters and editors of the Eagle Eye, the student newspaper of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. The award is bestowed annually by The Global Center and includes a $3,000 grant to support the honoree’s work.

An environmentalist, economist, author, activist and occasional Reader contributor, LaDuke has already published six nonfiction books and has a new one, To be A Water Protector, coming out this fall. (She’s also written Last Standing Woman, a novel about an American Indian reservation’s struggle to restore its culture.) A graduate of Harvard University, LaDuke has long worked in Native and communitybased organizing and groups. In 1985, for example, she helped establish the Indigenous Women’s Network, dedicated to “generating a global movement that achieves sustainable change for our communities,” and later, with the proceeds of a human rights award, founded the White Earth Land Recovery Project to help the Anishinaabeg Indians regain possession of their original land base.

In the 1990s LaDuke became involved with the Green Party and was presidential candidate Ralph Nader’s running mate in both the 1996 and 2000 elections. Today she is the executive director of Honor the Earth, a Native environmental advocacy organization she co-founded in 1993 with the folk-rock duo, the Indigo Girls. The organization played an active role in the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and remains a key opponent to proposals by the Canadian multinational corporation Enbridge to bring more tar sands to the United States. LaDuke continues to write and speak in support of water protectors and in opposition to other pipelines and mega projects near Native land and waters.