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Volume 56 | Number 4

New Queen of Snows hails from the West Side

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est Sider Effie Barnes has her name frozen in the history books. The newly-crowned 2022 Queen of Snows of the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s Royal Family bested 19 other candidates to succeed former Queen of the Snows Kirsten Maslowski. “I was absolutely shocked and incredibly honored to be chosen for this role,” said Barnes. Her new title comes with a hefty time commitment. Throughout this year, she will make about 300 appearances in her wintry crown and icy sash to promote St. Paul and the Winter Carnival. Out-of-state travel began in March when she and the royal family attended a festival in Georgia. Barnes said she has wanted to run for the coveted position ever since she first saw the royal family about 10 years ago. She pulled the trigger this year because she felt like she was financially stable and could take on the time commitment. The royal family attends festivals around the metro area and events in other states and countries. Their appearances are filled with fanfare. Most often, they share the story of the Winter Carnival legend and “knight” an individual Queen of Snows / Page 3

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This painting entitled “Lingering” was created by Greta Sandquist. Her work can be found in Studio B2 at the Midway Triangle Building during the Crawl. The West Side will host the Crawl’s first event April 22-24. Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

rtists all over the city have banded together once again to make the spring St. Paul Art Crawl possible. This

year’s format will be similar to last fall, which featured seven independent events spread out over 12 weeks. Traditionally the Art Crawl had been a 3-day event in both the spring and fall. However, the Art Crawl / Page 2

umboldt High School Assistant Principal Steven Aeilts was recently named interim principal. The move was made following the recent resignation of Abdirizak Abdi, who was principal since the fall of 2020. “I’m excited,” said Aeilts about his new job. “My goal is to focus on our students, increase [academic] rigor and our athletics, and support the kids any way we can. We want to provide a safe learning environment, have students graduate in four years and make sure they have the opportunity for post-secondary education or [skills] to enter the workforce.” Aeilts is no stranger to Humboldt. He has been assistant principal for 16 years and with the school since 1996. The West Side native and Humboldt alumnus has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Minnesota State University-Mankato and a business degree from the University of St. Aeilts / Page 3

St. Paul Farmers’ Market gains national recognition Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

he St. Paul Farmers’ Market was recently named one of the top markets in the nation in a USA TODAY reader poll. It came in second behind the West Palm Beach Green Market in Florida. The St. Paul market was recognized for its year-round sales and 19 satellite locations. There are 8,600 farmers’ markets

in the nation. “That was just a thrill,” said David Kotsonas, who has managed the market for 11 years. “The fact that we were included in the top 20 was organic and really nice. I strongly believe that little successes build on each other and over time we’ve leveled up. “The number of markets we have in our network is unique,” he added. “If you include the winter markets, we have 25 locations. There’s

not really another network like us.” The downtown market, at 290 5th St. E., is open yearround. The summer season begins April 23 and runs through October. Winter markets start in November at the downtown location and in greenhouses at Bachmann’s stores throughout the Twin Cities. Typically, about 80 vendors participate at the downtown market during the summer and about 20 in

the winter. The greenhouse markets each have about 20 vendors. The downtown market hosts a variety of free promotions throughout the year. On Saturday, April 23, it will host an event to celebrate the arrival of the summer season. It will feature food demonstrations and sampling, crafts and other activities, live music, Farmers’ market / Page 2

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For more information, visit stpaulartcollective.org. “Because this is a grassroots event, planned and operated by the artists who participate, there will always be something new and different at every St. Paul Art Crawl,” said David Evans, president of the collective, in a recent press release. “This year is going to be something special.” Art on the Island will be hosted 5-9 p.m. April 22, and noon-5 p.m. April 2324 at Warehouse 2, located on the West Side at 106 W. Water St. More than 20 Har-

riet Island artists, including the Old Town Artists group, will display their work on the fourth and fifth floors. There will also be live music, interactive art demonstrations, designer candy and a food truck. Cathedral Hill Arts District will host events at several venues April 22-24. Virginia Street Church, 170 Virginia St., will host artists, live music and dance. The Milligan Studio’s Gallery, 459 Selby Ave., will be open and feature live music from Dick Hensold, Danny Diamond and others. In ad-

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and free outdoor yoga. There will also be a supplies donation drive for nonprofit Face to Face, which serves homeless and insecurely housed youth in Ramsey County. For more information on this and future events, visit www.stpaulfarmersmarket. com. Kotsonas said he’s constantly on the lookout for ways to make the market more welcoming and di-

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verse. For example, he recently added a vendor who makes handmade tortillas, and another who makes “Hmong pancakes.” “For me it’s really important to constantly expand things because I’m trying to increase opportunity for the vendors, especially during the winter,” said Kotsonas. “I strongly believe in the local food movement and that

dition, House of HeART 2 at 763 Holly Ave. will be open for the first time. West 7th Street Arts District will host its event April 29-May 1 at the Schmidt Artist Lofts, 900 W. 7th St. The Friedli Gallery at 943 W. 7th will have a special showing, and the Keg and Case Market at 928 W. 7th St. will feature a variety of events. Sunset Dance Art, 750 Laurel Ave., will host a popup gallery with eight artists, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, April 30.

Raymond Arts District will host its event May 6-8. Visit The Dow Gallery, 2242 W. University Ave., and the studios of artists living in the Dow building, and artists at the Midway Triangle Building, 2500 University Ave. Lowertown Arts District will wrap up the spring Crawl May 13-15. You’ll find open studios and events at the Lowertown Lofts Artist Coop, the Northern Warehouse, the Northwestern Building, 262 Studios, the Tilsner Artist Coop and Union Depot.

local foods are healthier and better for us and our environment.” Despite their success, the markets haven’t been without some hardship. Last summer, vendors were affected by the drought, a labor shortage and supply chain issues, causing prices to rise. Kotsonas said the South St. Paul market is relatively small but added a few vendors last year to total 10, about half the number at the neighboring Signal Hills market in West St. Paul.

Kotsonas recently applied for two grants to enhance the downtown market. One is for $20,000 to buy heaters for the winter market. The other is for $50,000 to pay for a shuttle program and add free parking spaces. Additionally, the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) program, which last spring was almost cut for use at farmers’ markets, has been bolstered to double the amount of market bucks available to SNAP participants.

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Queen of Snows from page 1 into the realm of Boreas. “They [royal family] just come in and live the legend and portray this magical experience that makes everyone want to be a part of the Winter Carnival,” said Barnes. “Depending what festivals are happening this year, we will try to make it to as many as we can to support our local communities. Most of the parades and coronations happen in the summer and we had a lot of events during the Winter Carnival.” Barnes, who has a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Hamline University, currently works in banking and credits her employer for being supportive of her new role. She’s also thankful for her neighbors,

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who will keep an eye on her home while she’s away. She moved to the West Side about two years ago. “It was my first time buying a house and I pretty much only searched in St. Paul,” said Barnes, a native of Farmington. “There’s just something about the city. Ever since graduating from Hamline I’ve always been drawn to coming back. There’s a vibe. It’s the history. It’s the locals and the sense of community.” The royal family includes the Queen of Snows, King Boreas, four Princes of the Winds, four Princesses of the Winds, five Royal Ladies, the Prime Minister, six guards, the Vulcan Krewe, and royal coordinators.

Candidate Watch Elections will be held this fall for seats in Minnesota Senate District 65 and House of Representatives District 65B. Both districts represent the West Side, downtown and other areas of St. Paul. Sen. Sandy Pappas (DFL), now in her 10th term, is seeking reelection. Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL) is not. The St. Paul Voice will include details on at least one candidate each month leading to the primary election in August. The filing deadline is May 31. Our election guide, published prior to the November 8 general election, will include profiles of all candidates for these offices.

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Sheigh Freeberg District 65 seat. The Kansas native has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Kansas. After moving to St. Paul in 2013 and landing a job at a hotel near the Mall of America, Freeberg partnered with UNITE HERE! Local 17 to unionize the hotel. UNITE HERE! Local 17 is a hospitality union that represents more than 6,000 workers in hotels, restaurants and other venues in the Twin Cities. He joined the union as an or-

Thomas. He has also been a coach for 35 years and currently coaches the girls badminton team. “Mr. Aeilts understands the importance of collaborating with staff and families and embracing the unique gifts that each student brings,” said Assistant Superintendent Yeu Vang in a prepared statement. “Mr. Aeilts looks forward to continuing to partner with families, students, staff and the community to continue the great work at Humboldt.” Humboldt is a grade 6-12 school. According to the Minnesota Department of Education’s academic report card, graduation rates at Humboldt from 2016-2020 – the latest data available – have been at 76% or less. The rate in 2020 was 73%, compared to the statewide rate of 84%. The school’s four-year graduation rate was below 67 percent for students receiving special education services. The percentage of students who attend school more than 90% of the time is 71%, which is below the districtwide figure of 82% and the statewide number of 85%.

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ganizer and was elected as secretary-treasurer in 2017. He has also been involved in campaigns to support rent stabilization, increased sick and safe time in St. Paul, and the $15 minimum wage. Freeberg’s priorities include healthcare, housing, childcare, voting rights, minimum wage, justice reform and community safety,

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supports expanding the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program, investing more money into public schools and researching how charter schools impact the public school system. Freeberg is in favor of automatic voter registration at age 18,

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Open World Learning has lone urban archery program in the state John E. Ahlstrom Staff Writer

ver the course of the past dozen years, we have done our best to give equal visibility to the sports teams sanctioned by five high schools in our distribution area: Humboldt, St. Croix Lutheran Academy, Two Rivers, Visitation and St. Thomas Academy. In this issue we will add a sixth – the Open Word Learning Community School (OWL). Founded in 1971, OWL is a highly rated public magnet school that has been housed in the same edifice as St. Paul Humboldt since 2014. Operating under the radar since 2005, OWL has developed a highly competitive archery team that has brought home more than its share of championship hardware. Mark Scioli, a teacher at OWL, was responsible for getting the archery program

started in the fall of 2005, and it was under his leadership and tender loving care that the program gained traction almost immediately. “We recruited 22 kids to take part in the program that fall and they got their first good taste of it at a tournament in White Bear Lake,” he recalled. “In 2006 we had 66 kids and it took off from there.” Scioli passed the baton to his assistant coach, Tom Totushek, in 2019. Totushek is every bit as passionate about the sport as Scioli and the archery program continues to attract large numbers of OWL students. OWL is the lone urban school in the State of Minnesota that sponsors an archery team. Currently, there are 60 kids (about 15% of the 450 students enrolled in grades 6-12) on the roster. The archery season begins the week after Thanksgiving and ends with the State Tournament

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for the remaining four spots. Typical tournaments include six to 15 teams. Most of the targets are about one meter in width and one meter in height. Each competitor must shoot 15 arrows from the 10-meter line and 15 arrows from the 15-meter line. A bullseye is worth ten points. A perfect score – hit-

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S ports tournaments and managed a second place finish in one and a third place finish in another. “Senior captain Gus Holten routinely shoots 280 and has a career best of 285,” said Totushek. He also lauds the steady progress made by sisters and team captains Veronica (junior) and Paige (freshman) Rohde. “Both of them shot personal bests in our last tournament and they have looked great in practice,” said Totushek. “They are young and have a very high ceiling.” Sophomore Sora Walker and junior Ian RosenbergScholl also have hit the mid280 highs with averages in the 270s. Freshman Duncan Smith, an “up and comer,” recorded the best score of the season (287). Totushek was not particularly pleased with the team’s outcome at the Regional Tournament in Becker on March 19, but was confident that his squad would put in the necessary work to improve its numbers in advance of the state tourna-

Your community news and information source ment that was conducted at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center on March 26 and 27. Results were not available as of press time. “Our high school team was down about 60 points from where they usually finish and we were surpassed by some strong performances by other schools,” he said of the regional competition. “We finished seventh out of 12 schools. About 100 points – that’s nine points per scoring team member – separated them from the first place team.” The lone bright spot was sophomore Sora Walker who finished sixth among the boys. Fifty-eight schools participated in the state tournament this year. Medals are presented to the top scoring girl, the top scoring boy and a second medal goes to the archer with the highest score. The lone state champion produced by OWL to date was sophomore Emily Yang in 2019. She won both the girls medal and the allaround medal.

Humboldt awards The Humboldt Hawks wrestling team had a productive season while capturing the City Conference championship for the second year in a row. It was the first time since the 1980s that Humboldt won backto-back conference titles and wrestlers and coaches from that era took notice. To commemorate the feat, former Humboldt grappler (and principal) Larry Lucio contacted numerous wrestling teammates from the ’70s and ’80s to attend a banquet on March 16. The 19 old-timers present purchased food from Cora’s Chicken on Cesar Chavez Street and shared it with 28 wrestlers on the Humboldt roster in the school dining room. After dinner, all gathered in the school auditorium. Tony Ruiz, Class of 1971, served as the master

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tling Tournament. In other news, Humboldt grad Tyler Chavez, Class of 2005, was named 2021-22 St. Paul City Conference Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. Because of

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S ample St. Paul “Romanian Spring Traditions: Stitches of Love and Folk Music” is offered 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 10. Learn about basic and intricate cross-stitch patterns, fabrics and threads from a century ago and experience Romanian folk music with artist Romell Alaman. “Ballet Tuesday” is held noon-1 p.m., April 12. Enjoy free ballet performances and demonstrations in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. Dancers perform excerpts from the company’s repertoire. Jonathan Posthuma, Maria Jette, Mary Jo Gothmann and the Mill City String Quartet will perform a courtroom concert noon- 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 13. Free. Mark Billy, baritone, will perform a courtroom concert noon- 1 p.m., Thursday, April 21. Free. “Urban Expedition: Italy” is offered 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 24. Free. Georgia Jacobson and Bradley Greenwald will perform a courtroom concert noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, April 27. Free.

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“Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails” is on display through May 8. Travel to the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his friends to solve a variety of challenges, climb into Thomas’ cab, load freight into train cars and fix Percy’s wobbly wheel. Other exhibits and activities include The Scramble, The Studio, Creativity Jam, Sprouts, Backyard, Our World, Forces at Play, Super Awesome Adventures, Imaginopolis and the Tip Top Terrace. The museum is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WedesdaySunday. Tickets are $14.95.

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“Mestizaje: Intermix-Remix” is on display through June 12. It is only on view from outside the Pioneer Endicott building, installed in the windows on Robert and

4th streets, and in the Ecolab entrance in the skyway. Determining one’s identity has been a constant and evolving concern for immigrants and descendants of Latin American countries living in the United States. Seven Latino artists seek to engage people and community in conversation about the complexity of defining mixed identities through newly created artworks.

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“The Music of Gao Hong, A Celebration of 50 Years of Making Music With Friends” will be presented at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 3. Tickets are $17, with discounts for seniors and students. Black Violin will perform 7:30-9 p.m., Sunday, April 3. Tickets start at $45. Sphinx Virtuosi, with Border CrosSing will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 10. Tickets start at $13. Youth Voices Rising is presented in-person and

virtually at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 12. The celebration will highlight local band Nunnabove, local activist and spoken-word artist Brittany Delaney, and the Grammy-nominated vocalist, Somi. Tickets are $32 for in-person and $13 for virtual. Free for people under age 25. “The FAWK Super Show... AGAIN!” will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 16. Naomi Ko, May Lee-Yang, and Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay use comedy to talk about controversial issues. Tickets start at $37. “Choosing Love,” 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 24. VocalEssence and guest artists will perform several co-created original works. Tickets start at $20. Kenny Endo will performa at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 25. Tickets start at $27. Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, 7-9:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 26. Tickets are $22. “Legends and Lies,” 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 29. Cantus and the Bach Society of Minnesota will use music to tell the story of the mischie-

vous Till Eulenspiegel as he crossed a battle-weary Europe during the Thirty Years’ War. Tickets start at $12.

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“Ultimate Dinosaurs” is on display through April 10. Learn about dinosaur discoveries and scientific research of how continental drift altered the landscape of the ancient world. “Real STEM Stories” is a temporary exhibit in-person and online. Learn about professionals working in the STEM field. “Action for Earth” is held through May. It features exhibits associated with climate change. “Science Celebration” is held 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, April 14. Take part in curated experiences to engage your senses. This event supports the museum’s efforts to use science to find solutions to climate change. Tickets are $75. Omnitheater films are “Dinosaurs of Antarctica,” “Under the Sea.” Theater

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N ews Briefs DARTS programs DARTS is hosting its 8th Annual Fundraising Breakfast at Mendakota Country Club 7:30-9 a.m., Thursday, April 28. The event includes a complimentary breakfast and presentation by guest speaker Rick King, chairman of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Donations will help DARTS continue to serve area seniors and their families. Register by April 20 at dartsconnects. org/darts-events/breakfast or by calling 651-455-1560. To become an event or table sponsor, contact Steve Haschig at steve.haschig@ darts1.org or 651-234-2229. DARTS is launching two new programs this spring to help older adults avoid falls. The FallTalk program is available to people age 60 and older and provides one-on-one help to develop strategies to mitigate falls. The Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance class starts April 5 and meets 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. every Tuesday

Your community news and information source and Thursday for 12 weeks at DARTS, 1645 Marthaler Ave., West St. Paul. Tai Ji Quan helps improve balance and strengthen muscles. In addition, DARTS offers affordable home modifications that help prevent falls, such as installing grab bars, notrip thresholds, and hand railings. For more information, call DARTS at 651455-1560.

Thompson Park Activity Center The following events are held at or hosted by Thompson Park Activity Center, 1200 Stassen Ln., West St. Paul. Call 651-403-8300 to register. Watercolor Introduction, 1-3 p.m. each Monday in April. Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques, as well as color theory and color mixing. Supplies can be purchased from the instructor at class for $40. Four sessions for $58. Retro Games, 9-10:30 a.m. Yahtzee will be played

Monday, April 4; free choice April 11. Free. Lacrosse 101, 9:30-11 am., Monday, April 4. Learn the basics of this popular sport. $3. Nature Sense with Eloise Dietz, 2:30 p.m., April 5. Dietz will discuss signs in nature that announce the arrival of spring. $8. Will Your Taxes Affect Your Retirement?, 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 7. $6. Nonfiction Book Club, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 7. The title discussed is “Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynast” by Patrick Radden Keefe. $10 annually. British History, 1:303:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. British historian Terry Kubista will discuss events that shaped some of Britain’s historic towns. $8. Caregiver Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 13. Free. The Fabulous Fairlanes a capella group, 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, April 20. $12, includes dessert. Author Bill Lindeke, 10-

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N ews Briefs Student notes University of Iowa dean’s list: Jonathan Stamman, Justin Wheeler Iowa State University dean’s list: Thomas Buell, Kally Dreelan, Joseph Weikert, Abigail Libbesmeier, Jacob Wheeler Emerson College dean’s list: Rivkah Chaouat-Kelley University of Alabama dean’s list: Erik Iverson Normandale Community College dean’s list: Katherynn Cortez, Corrina Jones, Adler Dickie, Lunetta Osterhaus, Jolin Tibayan Georgia Institute of Technology: Aniruddha Upadhye, graduate certificate in data science for the chemical industry Iowa Lakes Community College dean’s list: Baylee O’Donnell St. Mary’s University of Minnesota dean’s list: Justine Cobbett, Isabella Griffin, Cecilia Flores Marquette University dean’s list: Brian Goblisch, Amy Titus, Sarah Dyrhaug, Mary Jurich, Ted Lawder University of Wisonsin-Madison dean’s list: Dylan Houle, Andrew Walsh, Max Gantman, John Harms, Dennis Kelly, Louis Kelly, Anders Kilen, Robin Moody, Veronica

Your community news and information source Morse, Charles Rutman, Joseph Schwirtz, Charles Skadron, Lillian Smith, Karissa Tschida, Julia Wang, Brendan McFadden, Josephine Hall, Justin Less Miami University president’s list: Sarafina Schimek University of Minnesota Duluth dean’s list: Miles Drugge St. Cloud State University dean’s list: Brandi Zinnel, Ethen Moua Whitman College academic distinction list: Vasyl Shevtsov University of Minnesota Rochester chancellor’s list: Sophia Zabala de Hetterick Northern Michigan University dean’s list: Henry Steinhauer Weber State University academic excellence list: Mahat Mohamed Minnesota State University, Mankato dean’s list: Kathryn Kueppers, Christopher Montgomery, Mady Morrison, Brian Moua, Meg Pawley, Benjamin Pierce, Sophia Schmid St. Olaf College dean’s list: Eva Barnes, Bella Marek, Jaelyn Orth, Allie Prokosch, Ruby Skrien MERRIAM PARK

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Visual Arts competition The Optimist Club of West St. Paul is accepting artwork for its Visual Arts competition through April 18. Students who were 11 or younger on October 1, 2021, are invited to enter by either drawing or painting a picture based on the topic of “Optimism,” then submiting a photo of the artwork and registration form to optimistcheryl@ gmail.com (use Optimist Visual Contest in the subject line). The form is available at https://optimist.org/ documents/Optimist_Visual_Arts_Competition.pdf. Prizes will be awarded to the winner in each category, and the winners’ artwork will be submitted to Optimist International, which will award scholarships to the top three entrants in each category.

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it,” Peter advised. “I don’t think we want to put soap in it until we know we can get water in,” I replied. We continued to poke buttons and stare at the machine, completely flummoxed. The good news was that Alma, a cheerful housekeeper, would be by in three days. We would have to wear dirty clothes only for a weekend and then Alma would come to save us. Peter and I stared at the machine for a few more minutes, pushed a few more buttons, then declared defeat. I decided I could air out a shirt for tomorrow. I don’t know what Peter decided to wear. Something like this happens to us at least three times a day when traveling. Two days ago we found

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Saint James Lutheran Church welcomes new lead pastor Saint James Lutheran Church welcomes Lead Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Thomas Aadland. He was installed on February 27, 2022. Pastor Aadland embraces the rich traditions of Saint James and has a passion for missions. In Pastor Aadland’s words, “My wife and I look forward to life together among you – for reaching the lost, strengthening the faithful, and caring for all.” All are welcome, whether you’re new to Christianity or a lifelong Lutheran. Come, hear the imperishable Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Be challenged and energized with us to engage in the movement of His Church throughout the world. Saint James has a long tradition of direct financial, spiritual, and on-site support of its worldwide and local missions, including missions in India, Thailand, Kenya, Bhutan and throughout the Twin Cities. There are many ways to participate in our mission work. Let us know of your interests. Pastor Aadland, Pastor Larry Wesolik and the Congregation of Saint James invite all to come together to build and strengthen relationships with neighbors and the community. Watch the St. Paul Voice and the

Saint James website for summer community events hosted at Saint James, including live outdoor music by local musicians and Vacation Bible School. A rich tradition for over 90 years Saint James has been a part of the community for over 90 years and has been an independent Lutheran congregation for more than 25 years. Our faith community, with Pastor Aadland’s leadership, knows the future depends on being part of a larger fellowship of believers of the same confession. With that in mind, the congregation voted last month to apply for membership in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. This is a wonderful connection that will enable Saint James to offer many more exciting Christian faithfilled opportunities to the community and congregation. Worship and Bible study opportunities Worship the Risen Lord Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. and Monday contemporary worship at 6:30 p.m. You may worship in-person and online. Visit our website for access to online worship.

Enjoy conversation with a cup of Amore coffee and fresh pastry at 9:00 a.m. Sundays. Add depth and understanding in your Christian journey by attending our thoughtful and lively adult Bible study at 9:15 a.m. with Rev. Dr. James Nestingen, Professor Emeritus of Church History, Luther Seminary. Sunday School and Youth Bible Study look forward to growing. Classes are at 9:15 AM. Some classes are available via Zoom and Sunday School lessons are posted on the website. We can’t wait to meet you!

Saint James Lutheran Church 460 Annapolis Street West, West St. Paul (651) 457-9232 www.saintjameslutheran.com

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