The St. Paul June 2010 Volume 44 Number 6
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Summer in the City Mary Diedrick Hansen Staff Writer
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t last, summer is finally here. Basically, we have the next 12 weeks to enjoy the warm summer sun and all that comes with it, including outdoor music, movies, dance and dining. Here’s our annual guide to help you make the most of it.
Outdoor concerts and movies Twin Cities Jazz Festival - The Twin Cities Jazz Festival returns to down-
town St. Paul’s Mears Park June 17-19. Top notch tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano will be performing with “Us Five” on the Mears Park Main Stage on June 18. See dynamic guitarist John Scofield and his Piety Street Band perform in on June 19. Afternoons will be devoted to ensembles from Twin Cities music schools McNally Smith College of Music and Walker West Music Academy. For the full schedule of performers and venues, visit twin-
citiesjazzfestival.com. Minnesota History Center Nine Nights of Music - Free performances are offered Tuesday evenings at the Minnesota History Center Plaza, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W. Lively music will get your toes tappin’, and dance instructors from the Tapestry Folkdance Center will help you get movin’. Pack a picnic or purchase food from the Café Minnesota terrace grill. Come early and take advantage of free admission to
Your guide on how to celebrate summer locally museum galleries, 5-8 p.m. There is a nominal fee for parking. In case of rain, performances will be held indoors in the 3M Auditorium. For more information on the following performances, visit www. mnhs.org/historycenter • July 6, 6:30-8 p.m. - International Reggae All–Stars Ska/Reggae • July 13, 6:308:30 p.m. - Millie and the Mentshn Summer Event Guide Page 2
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S ummer Event Guide (Yiddish for “guys”) Klezmer • July 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Beatles Tribute Night with RetroFit. This special evening features classic rock cover band RetroFit, a book signing, film screening and a gallery reception in conjunction with the History Center’s July 17 exhibit opening of “The Beatles: A One–Night Stand in the Heartland.” • July 27, 6:30-8 p.m. - Ring of Kerry, fivepiece ensemble, Irish • August 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - National Night Out with Vic Volare and the Fabulous Volare Lounge Orchestra, Swing • August 10, 6:30-8 p.m. - Mi Tierra, eightpiece ensemble, Mariachi • August 17, 6:308 p.m. - The Butanes Soul Revue, seven-piece ensemble, Rhythm & Blues/Soul • August 24, 6:30-8
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p.m., Kevin Anthony and the Twin City Playboys, Cajun/Country • August 31, 6:30-8 p.m. - High 48s, Traditional Bluegrass Summer nights of movies and dance at Central Library, 90 West 4 th St., and Landmark Center outdoor dance floor, 75 W. 5 th St. For more information on the following events, contact 651222-3242 or friends@ the friends.org. Summertime and the livin’ is easy, especially in downtown St. Paul’s Rice Park, where the St. Paul Central Library, along with neighboring Ordway and Landmark Center, are teaming up to bring open-air music, dance and movies. For eight weeks, Thursdays will be dedicated to dance and Fridays to movies. Each week will feature a different dance theme. Instructors from local dance studios will dem-
onstrate moves from the latest dance crazes, 5:306:30 p.m. Learn sassy salsa moves one week and line dancing the next. Put those lessons to work 7-10 p.m. on an open-air dance floor next to the Landmark Center, on the site of the winter skating rink. All this while a live local band performs under the stars. On Friday evening, the dance theme continues with a dance-related movie shown in the Kellogg Boulevard Courtyard outside the Central Library. Movies are shown at dusk. Here’s the line-up: • June 17 -Salsa band: Salsa del Soul • June 18 - “Dance with Me.” Vanessa Williams stars in this 1998 film as an instructor in a small dance studio in Houston. While preparing for the World Open Dance Championships she encounters Rafael, who is searching for the father he’s never known.
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• July 9 - “Take the Lead.” Based on a true story, the movie tells the struggle of a dance teacher, Pierre Dulain, to give a group of “problem kids” a second chance through dance. Antonio Banderas stars in this 2006 film. • July 15 - Disco/70s
band: Boogie Wonderland • July 16 - “That’s the Way I Like It.” Set in Singapore in 1977, the movie follows Hock (Adrian Pang), a Bruce Lee fan, as he discovers the joys of disco when he’s dragged unwillingly to “Saturday Night Fever.”
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• June 24 - Swing band: The Senders, playing 40s Jump Blues • June 25 - “Top Hat.” Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers shine in this 1935 film about mistaken identities, true love and lots of dancing. • July 8 - Tango band: Mandragora Tango
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The Twin Cities Jazz Festival returns to Mears Park June 17-19.
June 18: DANCE WITH ME June 25: TOP HAT July 9: TAKE THE LEAD July 16: THAT’S THE WAY I LIKE IT July 23: URBAN COWBOY July 30: FOOTLOOSE Look for more films in August and check out the Ordway & Library summer dance schedule at www.thefriends.org! Central Library is located at 90 W. 4th St., and films are shown in the Kellogg Boulevard courtyard at dusk (approx. 9:30 pm). Screenings will be cancelled in case of rain.
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S ummer Event Guide • July 22 - Two Step Country and Cajun band: Kevin Anthony and the Twin City Playboys • July 23 - “Urban Cowboy.” John Travolta stars in this 1980 drama about a young man from the country who learns about life and love in a Houston honky-tonk bar. • July 29 - Rock ‘n’ Roll 50s and 60s band: TBD • July 30 - “Footloose.” When a teenager and his mother move from Chicago to a small town in the West, he’s shocked to find that rock music and dancing are illegal. With the senior prom around the corner, only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople. • Aug. 5 - Ballroom band: Ambassadors of Swing • Aug. 6 - “Mad Hot Ballroom.” In this compelling 2005 documentary, the students of several New York City elementa-
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ry schools learn ballroom dancing and compete in a citywide dance competition. • Aug. 12 - Afrobeat band: The New Primitives • Aug. 13 - TBD
Music and movies in District del Sol June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - The Riverview Economic Development Association (REDA) is sponsoring free outdoor movies and music on Thursday evenings at Parque Castillo, 149 Cesar Chavez St. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., art activities for the kids will be led by the Young Artists Initiative. Local bands perform from 7:30 p.m. to dusk, when a familyfriendly movie begins. Visit www.districtdelsol. com for movie titles and more information.
Music in Mendota Heights
The following Market Square summer concerts will be held 6:30-8:30
p.m. at the Village at Mendota Heights, Highway 110 at Dodd Road. • June 16 - The Pat Donohue Band • July 21 - Connie Evingson and Parisota Hot Club • Aug. 18 - Bunny Clogs
Best Parks
In St. Paul, we love our parks. Some of the best are near downtown or on the West Side. Grab your sunscreen and picnic basket and enjoy the great outdoors. • Cherokee Park, 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd. - Cherokee Park offers two open-air picnic shelters. One holds up to 100 people and the other, 60. Both are equipped with electricity. A handicapped accessible restroom building is located between the shelters. Barbecue grills are located throughout the park. Also available are two tennis courts, a tot lot, basketball court, fire ring, and two scenic overlooks.
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operate – and beyond! The Spectacle Shoppe supports dozens of charitable organizations, foundations and local school districts, giving tens of thousands of dollars in goods and services each year. Currently, the Spectacle Shoppe is collecting unwanted prescription eyewear, which they will clean and deliver to Haiti and other areas in desperate need of free eyewear. For each pair of prescription glasses dropped off, the Spectacle Shoppe will give a $175 gift certificate to be used on a new pair of prescription eyewear. The “Help Haiti, Help Yourself” program has collected over 1000 frames to date. In its 41 years of operation, the Spectacle Shoppe has grown to five metro locations. The newest store, located in Rogers, is quickly becoming THE place for frame fashion in the Northwest. Downtowners have the opportunity to visit the first Spectacle Shoppe boutique in the St. Paul skyway system. Located in the Lowry building, this unique shoppe also boasts a beautiful mini-gallery of artwork by Minnesota’s own Bill Mack. Art for your walls. Art for your face. Most locations are open seven days a week and offer eye exams by appointment. For more information, special offers and a printable gift certificate, visit www.specatcleshoppe. biz.
Take-A-Kid Fishing weekend is June 11-13. Adults can fish for free on these days when accompanied by a child age 15 and under. • Harriet Island, located on the West Side, provides spectacular views of downtown St. Paul and the High Bridge. The picnic area features numerous barbecue stations and picnic tables, restrooms, a large shelter, playground and easy parking. • Indian Mounds Park, 10 Mounds Blvd.
(situated on top of Dayton’s Bluff ) - The Mounds of St. Paul contain six burial mounds atop the bluff, a reminder of Minnesota’s history. These burial mounds, sacred for over 2,000 years to the first people of Minnesota, are not for observation or play. The park contains two shelters. The larger seats 80
people, the smaller, 30. Electricity is available at both. Also available are drinking fountains, a restroom building, paved trails, tot lot, ball field, two tennis courts, two fire rings, a spectacular scenic overlook and barbecue grills.
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Nothing beats the flavor and nutrition of homegrown produce. Summer brings a weekly harvest of veggies, fruits, flowers, dairy products, honey, herbs and more. St. Paul Farmers’ Markets rotate throughout the East metro so fresh products are available almost any day of the week through early Fall. Downtown St. Paul has locations at Fifth Street and 7 th Place. • Fifth Street Farmers’ Market, 290 E. 5th St. 6 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays through Nov. 20; 8 a.m.1 p.m., Sundays through Nov. 21. • 7 th Place Mall Farmers’ Market, Seventh Street and Wabasha St. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 15-Oct. 1; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thursdays, June 10-Oct. 21 • West St. Paul Farmer’s Market, Signal Hills Mall, 1201 S. Robert St., West St. Paul, 8 a.m.noon, Fridays, June 18Oct. 29.
Golf Courses
“FOREtunately” there are golf courses aplenty all over the metro, including these nearby courses. • Thompson Oaks Golf Course, 1555 Oakdale Ave., West St. Paul, 651-457-6064. It’s been described as “The Hidden Gem of West St Paul.” This par 29 executive course is great for golfers of all skill levels. It challenges the low handicapper yet remains fun for the novice player. The course is laid out with everyone in mind. Seven of the holes have bunkers and three have water challenges. • Highland National Golf Course, 1403 Montreal Ave., St. Paul, 651695-3774. Highland National Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 course. It reopened in spring of 2005 after two years of construction and is longer and more challenging than before with a variety of hole layouts framed by mature trees.
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Your community news and information source Highland’s signature hole, the 15th, features a large “Snoopy” shaped bunker constructed with the permission of Jean Schulz in honor of her late husband, Charles Schulz, who learned to play golf here. • Highland 9-Hole Golf Course, 1797 Edgcumbe Rd., St. Paul, 651-695-3708. The regulation Highland 9-hole, par 35, is 3,000 yards from the back tees. Large greens provide a challenge for all levels of golfers. • Mendota Heights Par 3, 1695 Dodd Rd., Mendota Heights, www.mendota-heights.com/pages, 651-454-9822. The city of Mendota Heights operates this par-3 course that features rolling terraine, medium-sized greens and water hazards.
The Minnesota History Center will host free performances during its Nine Nights of Music series, held Tuesday evenings through August. For ticket information, call 651-644-6659.
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The professional minor league St. Paul Saints play open air baseball at Midway Stadium, 1771 Energy Park Dr., St. Paul. The club is known for overthe-top promotions and antics during the games. General admission is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children under 12. For game dates visit www.saintsbaseball.com.
• Minnesota Centennial Showboat- Board the Minnesota Centennial Showboat, moored at Harriet Island in downtown St. Paul, June 18-Aug. 28 for the University of Minnesota Showboat Players’ summer production of “Triumph of Love,” by Pierre Marivaux. The comedy
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• Padelford Riverboats, Harriet Island. Narrated 90-minute public sightseeing cruises area scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. daily in June, July and August. Included are theme cruises such as “Pirates of the Mississippi” and “Las Vegas Night Casino.” Meal cruises include a half-day Lunch and Lock cruise, Sunday lunch cruise, sunset dinner cruise, wine and dine cruise and a July 4 cruise to view the fireworks from the Taste of Minnesota. For more information, call 651-
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The Nature Valley Grand Prix bike race returns to downtown St. Paul June 16. For more details, visit www.naturevalleybicyclefestival.com. 227-1100 or visit www. riverrides.com. • Taste of Minnesota, Harriet Island, July 2-5. The four-day celebration offers music, food, activities and more for the entire family. Tickets are $20 in advance. Day-of-
show tickets will be $20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and $30 from 4 p.m. until the festival closes at 11 p.m. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult. Veterans and seniors age 65 and older get in free. VIP tickets are
available for $100 and include a VIP Pavilion and complimentary food and beverages. Tickets will be available at www. tasteofmn.com . Each day, five stages will be filled with music, beginning at 11 a.m.
Main Stage: Friday, July 2 – TBA, presented by 89.3 The Current; Saturday, July 3 - Sammy Hagar, Lou Gramm and John Waite, presented by KQRS; Sunday, July 4 Counting Crows, NeedToBreathe, and Gin Blossoms; Monday, July 5 - 311 and The Offspring, with special guest Pepper, presented by 93X. Food, food and more food. Twice as many restaurants are joining the festivities this year, including CRAVE, Barrio, Seven, the 5-8 Club and Holy Land. More quality foods will be offered, including sugarcane skewered tequila shrimp, mahi mahi tacos, crab empanadas, wood-fired pizzas, soba noodles, the Juicy Lucy and boiled peanuts. Cooking demonstrations by local and national chefs as well as local media celebrities will take place in Cities 97’s “BT’s Party in the Park” tent. Check out Family Entertainment Village,
where activities and events for the entire family will be offered, including NBA Nation’s basketball experience featuring NBA stars and three giant sport courts, performances by Circus Juventas, music for kids, games, art activities, storytelling, ballet performances, and a mobile skate board park. Taste will only feature fireworks on July 4th, with a memorial tribute to former Taste organizer Ron Maddox. More information about the celebration can be found at www.tasteofmn.com. • The Irish Fair of Minnesota, August 13-15 Harriet Island. Free admission. Since 2001, Harriet Island Regional Park has hosted the family-friendly, authentic Irish Fair, a three-day celebration of Irish heritage with music, dance and family activities. Come listen to music, watch the dancers and enjoy a pint or two.
Minnesota State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get-Together, held Aug. 26-Sept. 6, 1265 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, draws more than 1.6 million visitors annually, and showcases Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art, industry and people-watching. Everything edible on a stick can be found at the fair, along with a giant Midway, a kidway, free music, Grandstand concerts, giveaways, product demonstrations, butter sculptures, animals, parades and much more. Tickets are $11 (free for kids 5 and under). Bargain days and discounted tickets bought before the Fair are available. For more information, visit www. mnstatefair.org.
Swimming Pools • West St. Paul outdoor pool, 92 West Orme, 651-552-9650. Beginning June 6, the
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S ummer Event Guide pool is open daily, noon5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Waterslides, a zero depth pool, concessions and private party rental are featured. A separate playground and picnic area is outside the swimming facility. • Highland Park Aquatic Center (formerly Highland Pool), 1840 Edgcumbe Rd., St. Paul, 651-695-3773. Swim lessons, competitive swimming and adult lap swimming in an Olympic-size pool are offered, as well as water aerobics, general open swim and concessions. New to the center is a children’s activity pool, water basketball
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court, and the state’s first aquatic climbing wall. Also included are two drop slides and picnic sun shelters.
• Pazzaluna, 360 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651223-7000. • Trattoria da Vinci, 400 Sibley St., St. Paul, 651-222-4050. • Wooley’s, 174 E. 10th St., St. Paul, 651224-5111. • Black Dog Café, 308 Prince St., St. Paul, 651228-9274. • Boca Chica Restaurante, 11 Cesar Chavez St., St. Paul, 651-2228499. • Joseph’s Grill, 140 S. Wabasha St., St. Paul, 651-222-2435. • El Toro, 199 E. Plato Blvd.,St. Paul, 651-2929111.
Outdoor Dining
Bring your sunglasses and head to the following restaurants for an outdoor dining experience. • Wild Tymes Sports Bar Grill, 33 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul, 651-2248181. • Great Waters Brewing Co., 426 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651-224-2739. • Kincaid’s Fish, Chop and Steakhouse, 380 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651602-9000.
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• Chipotle, 29 W. Fifth St., St. Paul, 651-2925411. • Chipotle, 1857 S. River's EdgeRobert Academy St,. West St. Paul, Aprenda a través de la experiencia 651-552-2141. • Culver’s, 125 Marie Escuela de Secundaria Charter Ave., West St. Paul, 651Gratis. Trabajo de campo semanalmente. 457-1870. Instruccíon Práctica. • The Liffey, 175 W. Seventh St., St. Paul, Celebración de comunidad 651-556-1420. 1 de junio from the professionals • 6:30 Patrick p.m. McGovern’s, at Pace Service Center 2256 de W.julio Seventh St., St. Bumper to Bumper Auto Paul, 651-224-5821 6:30 p.m. Care from Certified Computer Technicians • River Boat Grill, 105 Family owned & operated 188Harriet W. Plato Island Blvd. St.Road, Paul St. Paul, 651-290-2363. Adjacent to Harriet Island All Brands of Tires
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• Big Rivers Regional Trail, Mendota Heights Road, near Highway 13 and I-35E. Located on the northern edge of Dakota County, the Big Rivers Regional Trail offers nearly four miles of hiking and biking trails on the railroad bed of the former Minnesota Central Railroad line.
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picnic area overlooking Thompson Lake, a playground, and miles of wooded trails that connect to the North Urban Regional Trail, a trail system that links Thompson Park to Kaposia Park in South St. Paul and to the Mississippi River Regional Trail. The Dakota Lodge, a four-season event center, is also located in the park. • South St. Paul Riverfront Trail -This scenic trail offers over four miles of paved pathway along the Mississippi River. Access it at Concord Street near Grand Avenue or near Bryant and Butler Avenue. • Kaposia Park, 1028 Wilde Ave., South St. Paul - Hiking trails meander through a forested and hilly 85-acre park. The park also features an enclosed log pavilion, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, a playground area and tennis courts.
• Harriet Island Regional Park - Bike and hike along eight miles of trail on both sides of the river (users can connect to the Big Rivers Trail by following Lilydale Road for 3/4-mile). The northern side of the trail can be reached by crossing the Wabasha Bridge. Here the trail is separated for bike and pedestrian traffic. • Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary - Located within walking distance of downtown St. Paul, along the Mississippi, the sanctuary features interpretive signage and a walking path that takes hikers past sandstone bluffs, caves and natural springs. A trail extension connects the Nature Sanctuary, Swede Hollow Park and Mounds Park to one another. • Thompson Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. This 57-acre park features a large
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This winter, while owners Cathy Hauser and Nancy Breymeier were preparing to open Amore Coffee at Smith Avenue and Annapolis Street in West St. Paul, curious passers-by didn’t hesitate to walk in and check out the remodeling progress. Hauser and Breymeier, who live in the area, were happy to meet their neighbors before their shop’s official opening on Mar. 26. “We want to know who comes in the door,” Hauser said. “We want
them to know that we care who they are, not just that they’re spending money.” The new shop is already taking after the original Amore Coffee, which Hauser and Breymeier own on Grand Avenue. “We knew this was a great space for a coffee shop,” Hauser said. “We knew it was a wonderful neighborhood.” While bringing the best of their Grand Avenue location, the owners are also responding to neighborhood requests. Along with fresh coffee, espresso and other drinks, Amore Coffee
features many locally produced baked goods, quiches, breakfast items, sandwiches and soups, as well as a variety of gluten-free items. Besides the regular menu, Hauser and Breymeier offer coffee by the pound, fresh roasted onsite. Amore Coffee has a welcoming atmosphere. Hauser and Breymeier rearranged the counters and display case to create better flow, and added comfortable furniture while maintaining the shop’s rustic wood floors and tin ceiling. Unique art available for purchase decorates the light-col-
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Amore Coffee’s new location on Smith Avenue in West St. Paul. ored walls. “It’s clean. It’s fun and the energy is good,” Breymeier said. Book clubs and other groups and private parties are welcome, and
Hauser and Breymeier say Amore Coffee will soon offer live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. The partners hope to someday add a
commercial kitchen and conference room, but for now they’re glad that neighbors, including St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, continue to stop in.
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“A little off the top.” Clip. Clip. “Keep it tight on the sides.” Clip. Clip. “Don’t cut it too short.” Clip. Jerry Brown has heard it all in his nearly 50 years of barbering, but never before from four generations of the same family. That changed recently when Brown, who owns the Hair Shoppe at 935 Smith Ave., West St. Paul, cut the locks of Daniel Vitelli, who is the son of Tim Vitelli, who is the son of Jack Vitelli, who is the son of John Vitelli, all of whom are Brown’s customers. Whew! Brown is a Mendota Heights native and
a Henry Sibley High School graduate. He learned how to coiffeur at Lee’s Barber School in St. Paul and honed his skills for the first 11 years of his career at Al’s Barber Shop on Robert Street in West St. Paul. In 1974, he worked at the Doddway Barbers in the Doddway Shopping Center, and it was there that he first cut John Vitelli’s hair. Two years later he and Mel Robinette purchased a building across the street, at the corner of Smith and Dodd, and hung out their shingle to create The Hair Shoppe. Shortly after the move, Jack sauntered in for a cut. Little did he know that his son and grandson would one day follow his footsteps to the Hair Shoppe.
The partners worked at the same location for 36 years until Robinette retired earlier this year. The duo sold the building and Brown moved down the street to 935 South Smith Ave., where he now rents space. The Vitellis have strong roots in the community. John and his wife Leona raised their family on the West Side and now live in Mendota Heights, as does Jack and his wife Char. Tim and his wife Laura and their children Daniel and Maria live in West St. Paul. “This Vitelli family tradition has continued
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The South Family YMCA in West St. Paul is hosting a health and fitness day for senior citizens Wed., May 26. The event will feature balance assessments, trivia contests and other activities to encourage adults aged 50 and older to live healthier lives. The Y is also hosting free family activities 1-4 p.m., Sat., June 5. The event will feature food, childcare and information on how to live a healthy lifestyle. For more information, call Naomi at 651-259-1466 or naomi.marzinkse@ ymcastpaul.org.
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Volunteers are needed for the West Side Clean Up, held Sat., June 12. Volunteers are allowed to dispose of one carload of trash for free. For more information, call the West Side Citizens Organization at 651-2931708.
American flag disposal
American Legion Challenger Post 521 has a collection box in the vestibule at the West St. Paul Municipal Center, 1616 Humboldt Ave., for American flags that are torn, frayed or discolored. For more information on flag disposal or on the Challenger Post, call John Ertel at 651457-5597.
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Patrick Swain of Mendota Heights graduated from the University of Kansas. Jessica Sundberg of Mendota Heights and Tyler Dreyer, Shauna Hutter, Robert Petrasek and David Wallner of West St. Paul graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato.
District 197 receives finance award
Independent School District 197 and its business staff have received
the 2010 School Finance Award from the Minnesota Department of Education. The award recognizes school districts that exhibit sound fiscal health and financial management policies and procedures. Only 20 percent of traditional school districts received the recognition this year. “Receiving this award illustrates that we are achieving high standards of financial compliance with rigorous state guidelines and statutes,” said Carl Colmark, director of Business Services. “It can be a challenging process at times, so we are very proud to be recognized by the State in this way.”
Cooking class for older adults
St. Paul Parks and Recreation’s Programs for Adults 50+ is offering a cooking class 10 a.m.noon, Thurs., June 3 at the Wellstone Center, 179 E. Robie St., St. Paul. The class will be led by Cerenity Senior Care and will offer advice on how to create quick, healthy and delicious meals. Registration is required. Cost is $5 per person. For more information, contact Trenton Henspeter at 651-266-6363 or trenton.henspeter@ci.stpaul. mn.us.
West Side Theatre Project
The West Side Theatre Project is gearing up for its September performance and is working closely with the Jane Addams School for Democracy, Neighborhood House, Dunedin Homes and the West Side community at large. Community readings and auditions will be held in June and July. This year’s show will involve ghosts and food, among other West Side themes. Anyone who lives, works or plays on the West Side is invited to audition. Performances are planned for September 10-12. For more information, visit westsidetheaterproject.org or call 651-216-0060.
St. Paul Urban Tennis registration
St. Paul Urban Tennis provides six weeks of hourly tennis, along with life skills, at 34 outdoor sites across St. Paul for youth ages 5 and older, June 14-July 23. Online registration is encouraged, or mail-in registration forms are available at local Park & Rec centers. No child is turned away because of an inability to pay. For more information, visit www. sput.us.
Sibley student wins History Day award
Molly Nemer of Mendota Heights, a student at Henry Sibley High School, earned a second place finish for her documentary, “Innovation Refrigeration: A Chilling History,” at the State History Day competition, held May 1 at the University of Minnesota. With this finish she was invited to the National History Day competition, held June 13-17 at the University of Maryland, College Park. For more information about Minnesota History Day, call 651-259-3425 or visit www.mnhs.org/school/ historyday.
Garage sale at WSP Armory
Camp Odayin, a summer camp for children with heart disease, is hosting a garage sale at the West St. Paul Armory 5-7 p.m., June 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 3, and 9 a.m.3:30 p.m., June 4. There is a $3 admission for the presale on June 2. Proceeds from the sale will be used for camp scholarships. Mendota Heights resident Sara Meslow is the founder and director. The Armory is located at 1346 S. Robert St. For more information, call 651-351-9185 or visit www.campodayin.org.
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Your community news and information source “We knew something was wrong, but PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) wasn’t a diagnosable condition until 1980,” she explained. “Because Michael came home physically intact, we found other explanations for his nightmares and sleep disturbances, his workaholism and hypervigilance, numbed feelings, and other symptoms. In 2003, the invasion of Iraq and a number of other significant events brought on an emotional crash and Michael was diagnosed with PTSD — 33 years after his experience as a young soldier.” In her new book, “Shock Waves: A Practical Guide to Living with a Loved One’s PTSD,” Orange, who has written extensively about
addiction and recovery, parenting and PTSD, weaves together her family’s experience, advice from mental health experts and stories from others affected by trauma — such as 9/11 and Oklahoma City bombing survivors, families dealing with sudden death or serious illnesses, and survivors of rape or child abuse. She shows readers what PTSD symptoms look like in real life and offers practical tools for self-care for those who struggle to care for a traumatized love one. “I wanted to write the book I wish my family had three decades ago,” said Orange. “I want others who might be going through similar challenges to know they aren’t alone. ‘Shock Waves’ is a story of healing and heal-
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S ample St. Paul Ordway Center for Performing Arts The 10 th annual International Children’s Festival is featured June 5-6 at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 35 Washington St., St. Paul. For more information, call 651-224-4222 or visit www.ordway.org/ festival.
History Theatre Sample Night Live, a sampling of local productions, is featured at the History Theatre at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, except February. The format features 12 acts per night, including theater, film, dance, improv, visual arts, folk and opera. The next performance is June 2. Tickets are $20. The History Theater is located at 30 E. Tenth St., St. Paul. For more information, call the box office at 651-292-4323.
Children’s Museum “The Wizard of Oz,” the first officially li-
censed and sanctioned traveling educational exhibit based on the beloved film classic, is featured June 12-Sept. 12. Visitors will journey through child-size reproductions of memorable sets from the movie, such as the colorful Land of Oz, the Witch’s Castle, and Emerald City. Tickets are $8.95. The museum is located at 10 W. Seventh St., St. Paul. For more information, call 651-225-6000.
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Park Square Theatre “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily” is presented June 4-July 3. During a small matter of blackmail and missing jewels, Watson pines for Lily Langtry, Holmes chases the infernal Moriarty, and Oscar Wilde gets some of his best lines. The wit and wisdom of Wilde, Arthur Conan Doyle and even William Shakespeare combine to offer up a delightful escapade that includes seduction and secrets, lies and lilies, mistresses and mayhem. Tickets are $36-$40 for adults, $31-$35 for seniors and $15 for age 30 and under. The theater is located at, 20 W.
“The Wizard of Oz,” the first officially licensed and sanctioned traveling educational exhibit based on the beloved film classic, is featured June 12-Sept. 12 at the Children’s Museum of Minnesota. 7th Place., St. Paul. For more information, call 651-291-7005.
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“Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World” is presented through July 4 at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. You know about Benjamin Franklin’s famous experiment with a kite, a key and some lightning, but did you also know about his rebellious youth? That he pioneered wind surfing and invented swim fins? That he helped found the nation’s first hospital, was an environmentalist and charted the Gulf Stream to assist in ocean travel? In many ways Benjamin Franklin is the founding father nobody knows – misunderstood because of the sheer breadth and diversity of his accom-
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he elderly, including Spanish speaking seniors, have a new avenue of assistance with the opening of Sagrado Corazón (Sacred Heart). This new home health care agency recently opened its doors in West St. Paul, located next to the Dakotah Senior Apartments on Robert Street at Annapolis. A qualified staff of bilingual caregivers, nurses and case managers provides services to help the elderly develop good health habits designed to reduce hospitalization and enable them to stay in the familiar surroundings of their homes. It is also designed to meet the cultural needs of Latinos. According to the Chicano Latino Affairs Council of the State of Minnesota, Latinos are having trouble finding
culturally competent health care agencies. The result of culture and language differences can lead to misunderstanding, lack of compliance and other negative outcomes. Sagrado Corazón’s supervising Registered Nurse (RN) Linda Hernandez is bilingual, which enables her to speak directly with her Spanish speaking clients about their needs. Many agencies have to rely on interpreters, and much can be lost in translation, according to Hernandez, not to mention difficulty in establishing a trusting secure relationship. Henandez explained that as you age, core cultural anchors need to be in place to prevent being thrown off mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Cultural anchors in the Latino world include communication without language barriers, the
dignified treatment of elders, and ethnic food. “When the frail and elderly have been raised on spicy Spanish food,” she said, “they want a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) who understands and appreciates and can shop for the ingredients they like, and prepare food the way they are accustomed to. The way Latinos communicate with their elderly is different than Americans. With elders, we use the formal tense, and address them as ‘Sir’ (or Madame). We put them on a higher level. It’s about honor and dignity.” Sagrado Corazón tackles the unique cultural, ethnic and language needs of Latinos in Minnesota head on by using culturally competent approaches that improve health care. Once an elderly client has been assessed by one of the agency’s medi-
cal health care providers to be in need of home health care assistance, Sagrado Corazón consults with physicians, social workers, hospitals, other providers and families to develop an individualized plan of in-home care. They also process paperwork and work with providers, insurers and government agencies to establish and maintain each client’s services. To help clients enjoy a high quality of home life, the agency provides light housekeeping, errands, shopping, personal care, hygiene assistance and companionship. Sagrado Corazón believes that clients who receive respectful, empathetic care are more receptive and responsive to treatment plans. For that reason, all team members are kept current on culturally competent care through specialized training. “Sagrado Corazón wants to hire from within the community,” said Rico Vallejos, director of communication. “For example, if Maria’s caregiv-
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Bilingual caregivers, nurses and case managers provide services to the elderly. er is Juan, who also works another job, we want to hear from him. Maybe he would like to become part of the company and become a certified PCA and get paid for his work. Interest in the community is high.” Vallejos said he has heard from a number Latino professionals who want to bring their parents to the United States for medical treatment but need help because their
parents will probably have to live with them for a considerable number of months while recovering. “Word is getting out that a home health care agency designed for the special needs of Latinos has arrived,” said Vallejos. “We are ready with quality people to help them.” For more information, call 651-306-3080 or visit www.sagradocorazon. us.
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W
hen St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman delivered the news to Tom (Tomas) Smith that he would be the city’s new chief of police, the life-long West Sider was thrilled. However, he was even more excited to learn that the announcement would take place at Humboldt High School. “Not only did I graduate from there, but I co-run a mentoring program for 52 youth at the school,” said Smith. “I was very humbled by that.” The West Side roots of Tom Smith are long and deep, tracing back to St. Matthew’s Catholic Church and School, where he was a student, altar boy, and his mom was the “hot lunch” lady who gained a reputation for serving hot sweet rolls in the morning. His dad also worked there as the head maintenance man and boiler inspector, a second career position for him. In addition to his parents, there were a number of others who influenced Smith as a youngster. “I had an 8th-grade teacher, Lil Bates. She was one of the few lay teachers then, and Mrs. Bates was just one tough woman,” said Smith, with both love and admiration in his voice. “I can remember her telling me that ‘if you go to Brady (high school) or Humboldt and don’t do what you have learned, what I have taught you — to be structured, do your homework assignments, and be a good person — then you are going to be caught up in a faceless mask.’ In my life I’ve taken that with me, to do the right thing, work hard and be committed in this job of serving the public.” His West Side neighbors also influenced his life and career path.
“Growing up in a neighborhood of cops and firefighters, well, you just had a lot of parents,” he said with a laugh. “They kept you on the straight and narrow. If you messed up you’d get whacked. So it truly was a village. Looking up to those police officers and firefighters, well, they were role models for me.” The leaders of two West Side organizations are pleased to have Smith lead the department. “I was very excited for Tom,” said Martha Elena Varela, executive director of the West Side Safe Neighborhood Council. “With Tom Smith we have a guy born and raised in the neighborhood who has continued to keep his contacts with the neighborhood.” Armando Camacho, president of Neighborhood House, echoed her comments. “We are just ecstatic that he will be leading the police department,” he said. “As a homegrown kid, we could not be more proud of him.” Smith is an alumnus of Neighborhood House and a member of its board of directors, a position he plans to keep. Outgoing Chief of Police John Harrington has also served on the board of directors. Issues Varela and Camacho would like Smith to address as police chief include youth safety and the relationship between police officers and citizens. “It’s important to have the beat officer engaged with our community, not just when they are here on official business,” Camacho said. “If criminals know that the West Side has active citizens, businesses, and an active police department, and that we will not tolerate mischief in our community, then they will not come and do their ‘business’ here.” Camacho noted that
the changing demographics of the West Side must be addressed. “New neighbors, be they immigrants, refugees or just people new to the West Side, they all may have drastically different perceptions of the police,” he said, adding that Neighborhood House began as a place for people of various cultures to come together. “Transparent and honest communication is the key. Sometimes we’ll have to agree to disagree but there is a need to hear both sides and have empathy for what people are saying. At times, tough decisions will have to be made that might not be popular with some people, so (Smith) will have to listen to the community and ultimately make the best decision.”
Leading by listening
Smith is working on creating a “new face” for the department by holding interviews for senior level staff positions, so when Chief Harrington retires, around mid-June, he will have his upperlevel leaders in place. “I want to listen to the needs of our officers,” said Smith. “I’m asking them, ‘What do you need to be successful?’ I told them that ‘you don’t work for me, but I work for you, and together we work for the people of St. Paul.’” Smith particularly wants to hear from the patrol officers, calling them the “champions of what we do every day.” He said their input will help provide “our road map to success over the next two or three years.” Outside of the department, Smith wants to hear from city residents, and plans to host focus groups for input. “My style is to be a great listener,” he said. “Any success I’ve enjoyed building partnerships comes first from listening
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Tom Smith is often seen at events on the West Side, including here at the recent Cinco de Mayo celebration. to what people want. I am asking, ‘What do you want your police department to look like? What should be the new face of this organization for the
next two or three years?’” That includes having conversations with residents of all races and ethnic groups. “The biggest piece (of
the citizen-police relationship) is that we’re one of the most diverse small cities in the country, with 110 different languages spoken here,” said Smith.
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R iver Connections Toes in the Sand
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Grey Cloud Dunes offer rare nature experience along the river Tim Spitzack Editor
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hen I read about 20-foot dunes rising over 100 feet above the Mississippi River, my curiosity was piqued, so I took the short drive down the Great River Road (Highway 61) to Cottage Grove to have a look. After meandering my way through a residential
neighborhood, I found a diminutive, primitive parking area near Hadley Avenue and 103 rd Street. It was there that my adventure began to see the Grey Cloud Dunes. The dunes are located within the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA), which is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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The Grey Cloud Dunes consist of two sandy terraces. The first is 40-60 feet above the river and the second is over 100 feet above the river. box elders. It reminds me more of the forested trails I hiked as a boy before our state and federal agencies started making hiking trails so large that they can accommodate an SUV. There are no maps at the trailhead and no trail markers along the way, so hikers must choose their route carefully, which can at times be difficult since there are many spurs off the path. I chose to follow the trail around what appeared to be the perimeter of the parkland. It wound its way through dense forest, a grassy prairie and a small wetland, through a concrete tunnel underneath a railroad track, and finally to the river itself. There are yellow SNA signs along the perimeter to keep one from venturing onto private property, and a few that inform what can and cannot be done on the state-owned land. Essentially, all you can do is hike and view birds, wildlife, wildflowers and spectacular scenery. One may not collect plants, animals, rocks or fossils, camp, picnic, swim, hunt, trap or fish, nor may one bring horses, pets or motorized vehicles on the land. These restrictions allow the fragile and rare ecosystems to remain intact and healthy, and allow visitors to see the land as
it was before the pioneers arrived. The sign also encourages users to walk lightly to not damage the land, which was sometimes challenging since the trail would simply disappear. I found myself back-tracking more than once to find the right path. Once in the heart of the park, it’s easy to get lost in the beauty of the surroundings. The melodic choruses of native songbirds fill the air and gentle breezes whisper through the prairie grasses and tickle the leaves, rustling them softly. Overheard I saw two bald eagles soaring on the air streams, and on the trail I saw squirrels and wild turkeys. I also startled a large white-tail doe, or more accurately, she startled me. After hiking for more than a half-hour, I was beginning to wonder where the dunes were, but I remained on what appeared to be the most traveled trail as it climbed above the river. The path began to get sandy, which added difficulty to the assent. At the top, I found myself surrounded by this rare ecological environment. The dunes consist of two sandy terraces. The first is 40-60 feet above the river and the second is over 100 feet above the river. According to the DNR, these terraces
mark the height of the river during the time the glaciers were melting and retreating. Plants unique to Minnesota thrive on the dunes, including silky prairie clover, rare sea-beach needlegrass, purple sand grass and long bearded hawkgrass. From this vantage point, one can see a sweeping view of the river valley and Grey Cloud Island, which is named after a Dakota woman, MAHPE-YAHO-TA or Grey Cloud, who lived in the area in the nineteenth century. The outing proved to be a truly enjoyable experience. I liked the fact that the park was challenging to navigate. It was fun getting lost, both off the trail and in my thoughts.
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Trailhead: Located near Hadley Avenue and 103 rd Street in Cottage Grove. Follow Highway 61 South to the 80 th Street Exit. Take a right at the stop light and an immediate left on Hadley. Follow Hadley to the trailhead. Footwear: Wear good footwear and long pants because the trails are narrow and travel through heavily forested areas. Also, bring bug and tick repellant and plenty of water. Allow at least an hour to enjoy the park.
N ews Briefs Community meeting calendar
• Optimist Club - The Optimist Club of West St. Paul meets 4:30-5:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of the month, at the West St. Paul Armory, 1346 South Robert St. The meeting is open to the public. The Optimist Club sponsors youth activities in West St. Paul. For more information, call 651-457-0917. • Veterans’ meetings - The RiverviewWest St. Paul VFW Post 4462 hosts monthly meetings at 7 p.m., the first Wednesday of each month, at the West St. Paul Armory. For more information, call 651437-4481. American Legion Post 521 also hosts monthly meetings at the Armory. Meeting times are 7 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of each month. • Rotary Club - The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club hosts a weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays,
Your community news and information source at Southview Country Club, 239 E. Mendota Road, West St. Paul. Each meeting features breakfast and a guest speaker. For more information, visit www.rotarywspmh. org. • Kiwanis Club - The Kiwanis Club of West St. Paul hosts a weekly meeting at noon, Tuesdays, at Southview Country Club, 239 E. Mendota Road, West St. Paul. Each meeting features lunch and a guest speaker. • Chamber of Commerce - The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, which serves West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Eagan, Rosemount and Farmington, hosts a monthly meeting called “The Buzz,” at 7:30 a.m., the first Thursday of each month, at the Northern Dakota County Service Center in West St. Paul. Each meeting features networking, a guest speaker and refreshments. For more
information, call 651452-9872 or visit www. dcrchamber.com.
Volunteer opportunities
• DARTS, a nonprofit organization in West St. Paul that serves families and individuals through transportation and inhome services, has several volunteer opportunities available. For more information, contact 651455-1560 or www.dart1. org. • Ramsey County Community Human Services has volunteer opportunities for people age 18 and older. For more information, contact 651-266-4090 or volunteerservices@ co.ramsey.mn.us. • Minnesota Literacy Council - Volunteers are needed to tutor adult learners, assist in an adult classroom and teach basic English and GED classes. For more information, contact Allison at 651645-2277, ext 219, or
volunteer@themlc.org. • St. Paul Public Schools - Volunteers are needed to tutor elementary students in the St. Paul Public schools in reading and math. Under the guidance of a classroom teacher, volunteers assist students one-onone or in small groups. For more information, contact Connie at 612617-7807 or e-mail cerickson@voamn.org. Volunteers age 55 and older are eligible to receive free supplemental insurance, mileage reimbursement and other benefits through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Volunteers of America of Minnesota.
HHW collection
Ramsey County’s household hazardous waste collection site at Bay West, located near the State Capitol at 5 Empire Drive in St. Paul, is open year-round. Drop-off is free for resi-
dents of Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Hennepin, Anoka, and Carver counties. Please bring a photo I.D. If you drop off an old mercury thermometer, you can receive a new digital thermometer for free. You can also receive a free, reusable 2.5-gallon container to hold used motor oil. Items accepted include, but are not limited to, aerosol cans (no empty cans), paint (no empty or dry cans), antifreeze, paint stripper and thinner, batteries, fluorescent lights, used motor oil and oil filters, gasoline, kerosene, weed killer, weed and feed, products with mercury, such as thermometers, and wood preservatives. Appliances and electronics are not accepted. For more information on times, call the Ramsey County Recycling & Disposal Hotline at 651-633-EASY (3279) or visit www.co.ramsey. mn.us/ph (click on Home & Yard and then
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Rice Park tours
Become a tourist in your own city and enjoy a Rice Park tour, featuring an exclusive look inside each building surrounding the park. Rice Park stands as a pillar of downtown St. Paul, flanked by the beautiful architecture of Landmark Center, The St. Paul Hotel, the St. Paul Central Public Library, the James Jill Hill Reference Library, 317 on Rice and The Ordway Center for Performing Arts. Tours meet at Landmark Center’s visitor information center, 75 W. 5th St., at 10 a.m., Wednesdays June 9 and 23, July 7 and 21, Aug. 4 and 18, and Sept. 1 and 15. The tours are free but space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your free space, call 651-292-3276 or email jhernandez@landmarkcenter.org.
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N ews Briefs Friendly Hills students are Young Inventors
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Friendly Hills Middle School fifth graders Megan Cichy, Brett Lerach, Maddie McDermott, Jake Wendt and Ben Wirrer were five of 100 students chosen to present their inventions at the Young Inventors program, held May 1 at the Mall of America. There were approximately 7,000 participants at the event. Other Friendly Hills students attending were Tommy Haubrich, Jamie Herridge, Jovanneli Pereyra, Zachary Schuettet and Aaron Stone.
National recognition for Garlough Environmental Magnet School
Garlough Environmental Magnet School in West St. Paul, which was named a Magnet School of Excellence this March, recently received the Hogan Lovells Award as the nation’s top emerging magnet school. The award, which came with a cash prize of $1,000, is presented to one School of Excellence Award winner that has been in operation for three years or less. Garlough received the award last year as well. “We were surprised
when we won this award last year. To win it again is just incredible,” said Garlough Principal Susan Powell. “Receiving both of these awards for two years in a row is a continued affirmation of the hard work that our staff, students and parents do every day at Garlough. It is such an amazing place to work and learn and I am so proud of the entire Garlough community.” Garlough serves over 400 students in grades K-4, representing an enrollment growth of nearly 50 percent since becoming a magnet school in 2007. The school was formed in partner-
ship with Dodge Nature Center, which is located across the street from the school. It offers the same core curriculum as the other elementary schools in District 197, but with a nature-based theme integrated into every class.
Senior Jazz Band
“POPS” Montgomery’s Senior Jazz Band of Minnesota will perform at 7 p.m., Fri., June 11 at the Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St., St. Paul. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. For more information, call 651-788-7196 or visit www.seniorjazzbandofminnesota.com.
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Thompson Park Activity Center fall trip
Thompson Park Activity Center is sponsoring a trip to Colorado and New Mexico Sept. 25-Oct. 3 and a trip to Branson, Missouri, in November. The activity center is a program of ISD 197 Community Education that hosts activities for older adults. For more information, call 651-403-8300.
Free workplace English classes
South Suburban Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers Workplace English classes to adults ages 18 and older who want to enter the workforce and wish to improve their English language and job search skills. The classes are free and open to residents of ISD 197 school district. To enroll or receive more information, call 651-457-9441.
Community Garden Tour
The South St. Paul Garden Club will host a Community Garden Tour 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., June 27. Participants will have the opportunity to
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visit 10 to 12 private gardens in the area and talk with gardeners about their techniques. Garden Club members will also be in each garden to assist tour participants. Advance tickets are $5 and may be obtained by contacting Lois Glewwe at 651-457-3403 or lglewwe@hotmail.com. Tickets will be on sale for $8 the day of the event at 2101 Wentworth Ave., South St. Paul, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Gardeners who would like to apply to have their garden on the tour are encouraged to contact Glewwe or visit www.sspgardenclub.org for a 2010 Garden Tour Application. Gardens are chosen based on creativity of design, quality of plantings, overall appearance and use of unique artwork or foliage. Gardens in South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights and the West Side of St. Paul are eligible for the tour. The selection committee will visit the gardens in early June to determine which will appear on the tour.
Rummage Sale
St. Michael Church in West St. Paul, 337 E. Hurley, is having a rummage sale 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri., June 18 and 8 a.m.2 p.m., Sat., June 19. For more information, visit www.stmichaelweststpaul.org or call 651-4572334.
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F uller Files Plug into St. Paul and First Friday events in June
The next Plug into St. Paul event will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thurs., June 17 at Mears Park, preceding the Music at Mears concert. Plug into St. Paul is organized by CapitolRiver Council/ District 17 to introduce newcomers to downtown. The next First Friday social is scheduled for 4-6 p.m., June 4 at Camp Restaurant and Bar in the Rossmor Building. Several dozen artists from the Northwestern, Jax, Tilsner, Northern Warehouse and Lowertown Lofts buildings will open their studios for public visits during the First Friday event. All buildings are located near the Farmers’ Market.
Restaurant report
Lenny Russo plans to close his Heartland restaurant in the Macalester Groveland neighborhood and open a new restaurant this summer in the Market House building in space formerly occupied by Sawatdee restaurant. In other restaurant developments, D. Bryan’s in Town Square plans to open a restaurant at 180 E. Fifth St., and LoTo restaurant in Cray Plaza has closed and will reopen with a new format this summer. Rizzo’s restaurant on West Seventh Street closed due to a poor economy. It was formerly known as Il Vesco Vino.
Art Recovery exhibit
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by Roger Fuller
The 7th Annual Art and Recovery exhibit is featured through June 30 at the Minnesota State Arts Board office, located on the second floor of the Park Square building, 400 Sibley St. The exhibit features paintings, drawings, writings, sculptures and other works of art by crime victims, who use the art to help heal the pain of their injuries. It is sponsored by the State Arts Board and the State Office of Justice Programs.
Weddings in Mears Park
Lynn McCollough, of 413 on Wacouta catering service, said she has about 30 weddings scheduled for Mears Park through November. The park is a block from the Gilbert building, 413 Wacouta, where she operates her catering service. Her business features a reception room with seating for 200, a bride’s room and a chapel for those who want an indoor wedding.
Sixth Street realignment feedback
A majority of those who spoke at a public meeting on the realignment of 6th Street, between Wacouta and Sibley, said they favored the project. According to a plan proposed by the city, the traffic lane on the south side of 6th Street, which is used for parking, would become a through lane for traffic. Meanwhile, the sidewalk on the north side of 6th Street would be expanded from a width of ten feet to 20 feet to accommodate outdoor seating for nearby restaurants and bars. About 22 parking meters would be removed. Cost of the project is estimated at $270,000. Those in favor of the project said the nightlife vitality of Lowertown and public safety would be improved. Opponents objected to the possibility of increased noise and the use of public funds being used for entertainment during a tight economy.
Noontime concerts
The city of St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department will present noontime concerts in downtown parks this summer. They will be at Rice Park on Mondays and Mears Park on Tuesdays. The Rice Park schedule includes Trio Tipo (acoustic fusion) on June 14, Fairlanes (a capella doo-wop) on June 21, and Parisota Hot Club (Gypsy jazz) on June 28. Mears Park will present
Capital City Wind Ensemble on June 1, Parisota Hot Club on June 8, the Fountainheads (rock and roll) on June 15, Rum River Brass on June 22 and Charlie and the Good Times on June 29.
City Passport events
City Passport senior citizen center offers the following activities in June on the mezzanine level of the Alliance Bank building: Happy Birthday party, 2 p.m., Mon., June 14; current events discussion, 11 a.m., Fri., June 18; Trivia, 10:30 a.m., Wed., June 16; Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Wed., June 23; Root beer ice cream floats, 1:30 p.m., Fri. June 25; and a Ladies tea, 2:30 p.m., Mon., June 28. The movie schedule for 1 p.m. on Thursdays includes “Baby Mama” on June 3, “Up” on June 10, “Star Trek” on June 17 and “About a Boy” on June 24.
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June 24 at Lake Phalen. He will play the Spring Movement of the “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi and “Gypsy Airs” by Pablo Sarasate. Haydn’s Symphony No. 94, the Surprise Symphony, will also be performed.
Book discussions
The Central Book Club will discuss “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen at 10:30 a.m., Thurs., June 10, at the Central Library. The History Book Club will feature “I Go to America: Swedish American Women and the Life of Mina Anderson,” by Joy Lintelman, at 2 p.m., Thurs., June 24.
the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” June 18-27.
Farmers Market at Fifth and Wall on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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St. Paul Prep graduation
The Farmers Market at Seventh Place and Wabasha will open Thurs., June 10 and be in operation 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday through the end of summer. About 20 vendors will sell produce, flowers and other goods. This market is intended to serve patrons that cannot make it to the main
St. Paul Preparatory School, located in downtown St. Paul, will hold its graduation ceremony at 7 p.m., Tues., June 15 at the University of St. Thomas. More than 50 seniors will carry the flag of their country during the ceremony. The school has students from more than 20 countries.
Lowry Lab productions
The Minnesota Shakespeare Company will produce “Hamlet” June 3-13 at the Lowry Theatre Lab, 350 St. Peter St. Tickets are $15. The theatre will also host the Blank Slate Theatre production of “Hair,
AEON will present a Building Dreams program noon-1 p.m., Fri., June 25 at the Crane Ordway building at Fifth and Wall. The program will describe the work of AEON (formerly the Central Community Housing Trust), which operates the Crane Ordway apartment building. AEON is also in the process of converting the Ren Box building at 509 Sibley into apartments with affordable rent.
Jazz at the Black Dog
The Black Dog Café, 308 Prince St., will have jazz programs during the week of the Twin Cities St. Paul Jazz Festival. The Fantastic Merlins will perform with Kid Dakota on Fri., June 18, and Café Accordion will perform Sat., June 19. Concerts will be held from 10 p.m.-midnight.
Great Summer Festival
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C ommunity Organizations
Please join us for the Neighborhood House 2010 Annual Awards event at 5:30 p.m., Thurs., June 3. We will recognize Alumnus of the Year Don Luna, new Honorary Board Member Pastor Timothy Johnson, Volunteer of the Year Trinidad Mendoza Casillas and the 2010 Constance Currie Scholarship recipients. Our new Honorary Board Member, Pastor Tim Johnson, served on the Board from 1986-1995. He remains an active Neighborhood House supporter and an important West Side community leader. “In 1981, when I became the pastor of Cherokee Park United Church, the then small, aging congregation included in their contract an expectation that their pastor be involved in the community,” said Pastor Johnson. “They specifically named two organizations for community involvement, and one of those was Neighborhood House. The congregation’s expectation was one I eagerly embraced. I soon discovered what an important institution Neighborhood House was and is. It has been my privilege over the years to support and participate in the important work of Neighborhood House. Neighborhood House continues to be a place through which the values of our community of faith can be put into practice.” Pastor Johnson served on the city of St. Paul’s Planning and Economic Development Planning Commission while the Neighborhood House building bonding request was being considered. He was instrumental
June is National Safety Month
Make a difference, one act at a time, this June for National Safety Month! Each day you do things to protect yourself, your family, your coworkers and those important in your life. Here’s your chance to share these safety acts with the world. Help the National Safety Council reach “A Million Acts of Safety” in June 2010. “A Million Acts of Safety” is about sharing your stories and learning new ways to stay safe at home, at work and on the roads. Your small acts of safety can have a big impact on saving lives. Start making an impact today. Go
online every day to track your efforts. Post a safety message to your Face book or MySpace page or send a “safety tweet” on Twitter. Enter this “act” on our “A Million Acts of Safety” tracking database to help spread the word on safety. Here are some good ways to promote safety: • Bring safety home. Openly discuss safety concerns with friends and family. • Make a list of emergency contacts and keep it by every phone in your home. • Conduct an at-home fire drill with all family members. Test and replace smoke alarm batteries every six months.
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Your community news and information source in providing community input and serving as an advocate for Neighborhood House during the planning and construction phases of the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building. Alumnus of the Year Don Luna, a life-long West Sider, attended the Neighborhood House Constance Currie Nursery School and has been involved in the organization ever since. Most recently, he agreed to serve as co-chair of the West Side Reunion, which will be held Oct. 16. “Neighborhood House saved my life. When I was young, I was headed in a bad direction. Harry Gaston of the ‘Neighb’ got me refocused and redirected,” said Luna. “Service to the community became a part of my life, and a part of nearly everything I do.” Luna worked at Neighborhood House as a Group Worker/Teen Center Director and served multiple terms on the board of directors. He is a tireless ambassador for the organization and regularly holds food drives for Neighborhood House. He co-founded the West Side Youth Task Force, bringing together Neighborhood House staff, police officers, probation officers, and Humboldt High School staff to better coordinate services for at-risk youth. In Luna’s current position as the St. Paul Police-Civilian Internal Affairs Civilian Review Commission coordinator, he is a liaison for the police force and the community. Luna’s involvement with the police department began when he was appointed to the commission and served as its first chairman in 1993. Luna is also a frustee at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, is a past board chair for West Side Citizens Organization and was the West Sider of the Year in 1994. He was a Grand Marshal for Cinco de Mayo in 2008. For the past 40 years, Luna has been actively involved with the West Side Boosters, serving as board president, board member, coach and referee. Luna was nominated by St. Paul’s new police chief Tomas Smith, a 2008 Neighborhood House Alumnus of the • Clean dryer lint traps frequently to lower the risk of fire. • Clear all walkways of clutter and debris. Make sure walkways are well-lit at night to prevent falls. • Wipe down countertops, phones, door handles and desks to prevent the spread of the flu and other germs. Decontaminate work surfaces daily to prevent the spread of harmful viruses. • Check garages and sheds regularly for signs of animal infestation. • Check location of candles to make sure there is nothing nearby that could catch fire. Extinguish candles before leaving the room. • Educate children on the dangers of fireworks. • Store medications out of the reach of children and only use prescriptions for their intended use. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure there are no harmful interactions. • Check on an elderly
neighbor or friend. • Offer a hand if you notice someone lifting a heavy object. When lifting, use your legs and keep the weight of objects close to your body. • Take 30 minutes to relax and decompress after a stressful day. • When riding your bicycle wear your helmet and reflectors. When choosing a bike helmet, make sure it fits snugly and does not obstruct your field of vision. Never wear a helmet tilted back at an angle. • Encourage your children to stay seated while riding the bus. Suggest they sit with a friend or bring an interesting book or magazine to stay occupied. • Reduce the number of child pedestrian injuries by holding hands while crossing all streets. • Create an emergency kit for your car. Carry a bottle of water and a granola bar in your glove box on road trips, just in
Year and current board member. Volunteer of the Year Trinidad Mendoza Casillas came to Minnesota from Mexico in August 1993 when he was 60 years old. Since his arrival, he has held various positions in manufacturing, meat-packing and baking. Neighborhood House was introduced to Trinidad when he began work as a senior aide volunteer more than five years ago. “Trinidad often comes to work earlier than his scheduled shift and stays longer than scheduled, and he always does so without being asked,” said My Nhia Lee, Basic Needs coordinator. “He plays a very crucial role in organizing the entire food shelf, stocking the shelves, and keeping it clean.” Mendoza Casillas is enrolled in Neighborhood House English Language Learner classes and has the unique ability to communicate with others, whether or not they speak the same language. He became a U.S. citizen in 2007, voted in his first U.S. election in 2008 and lives with his spouse on the East Side of St. Paul. He has eight children, 27 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, most living in Mexico.
2010 Currie Scholarship recipients
For the fiftieth year, Neighborhood House has awarded Constance Currie scholarships to people with ties to the West Side who are pursuing post-high school education. This year’s recipients are Carien Amezcua Arellano, Fartun Dirie, Jessica Garcia, Mark Gums, Yeng Khang, Mario Luna, Felicia Perez, John Reardon, Patrick Tinsley, Brittni Wickstrom, Jane Yackley and Rose Yackley. Please join us in honoring these deserving award and scholarship winners. If you know past Currie Scholars, be sure to bring them along to the ceremony. The program begins at 6 p.m. at Neighborhood House, located at 179 Robie St. E., St. Paul. Please RSVP to Kalue Her at 651-789-2572 or kher@neighb.org. You may also register at www. neighb.org. case you get lost. • Always buckle up and make sure passengers have their seatbelts on at all times, too. If you have a friend who has been drinking, offer to drive him or her home, or call a cab. • Slow down in construction zones. Warmer months are busy times for road construction. • Get your vehicle serviced yearly. Clean your car’s headlights, taillights and windows, inside and out. Check the air in your vehicle’s tires to ensure proper inflation and optimal road safety. • Never leave children or pets in a car unattended. • Silence your phone before you begin driving or place your cell phone in the trunk to prevent distracted driving. Ask your friends and neighbors to do the same. • Do not text while driving. Pull over and park if a call is absolutely necessary. No call is more
important than someone’s life. • While driving, check your blind spot for motorcyclists, especially at intersections. Talk to your family about the dangers of driving while drowsy. • Help your teens become better drivers with more accompanied behind-the-wheel time. • Help your teen drive safely. Set ground rules such as curfews with new teen drivers and clearly communicate your expectations. Make sure your teens understand the consequences of underage drinking. A Million Acts of Safety needs you to share your stories about learning new ways to stay safe at home, at work and on the roads. Visit www.nsc. org today to share your ideas about safety, as well as to receive more helpful information about National Safety Month, or email westsidesafe@ gmail.com.
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The residents of Dunedin Terrace Apartments are enjoying their new community garden. Farmer Don Oberdorfer, a WSCO board member, worked around the clock with a group of West Side volunteers to complete the garden ahead of schedule, and the residents celebrated the planting season on April 29. WSCO is grateful for all the contributions of time, energy and resources shared within our community. We look forward to assisting in the creation of many more community gardens on the West Side as part of WSCO’s Environmental Justice committee’s efforts to bring long-term food sustainability to the neighborhood. The committee is working to identify potential community garden sites all over the West Side. If you are interested in sharing your land, or helping develop gardens on the West Side, join WSCO’s Environmental Justice committee, which meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the WSCO office. WSCO’s Riverfront & Development (R&D) committee reports that the city of St. Paul is not hear-
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