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Volume 53 | Number 11

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November 2019

Preserving cultural ties

YMCA to open new site Nov. 4

Los Alegres Bailadores brings Mexican culture to Minnesota Leonor Villasuso Rustad Contributor

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ebecca Moran Cusick learned at an early age that she loved Mexican folkloric dance, so her parents enrolled her in the Mizoc Dance Institute in Mexico City. That training set her on a path that has spanned two countries and four decades of teaching the authentic dances of the different regions of Mexico to people of all ages.

Moran Cusick is founder of the West Side-based dance group Los Alegres Bailadores (LAB). They have long been part of the Cinco de Mayo fiesta, and in recent years they have been getting more requests to perform throughout the metro area, as well as in greater Minnesota. The program averages 100 students, and Moran Cusick typically teaches about 8 different classes a week. Their performances are a mix of colorful costumes – handmade in Mexico – and upbeat music, and Moran Cusick makes sure every presentation includes an explanation of the background and significance of the dances being performed.

One highlight in the group’s 42 year history happened on Aug. 1, when they performed at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, with the Minnesota Orchestra playing the highly popular “Huapango,” from prestigious musician Jose Pablo Moncayo.

This performance was part of the LAB / Page 5

St. Paul City Council Ward 2 | St. Paul School Board | ISD 197 School Board Amy Johnson Staff Writer

Election season is in full stride. On Nov. 5, West Siders will cast votes for one of five candidates running for the Ward 2 St. Paul City Council seat, as well as for members of the St. Paul School Board. They’ll also weigh in on the contentious issue of citywide trash collection in St. Paul. Other residents in our distribution area will cast votes for members of the ISD 197 School Board (West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Eagan).

Voter’s Guide / Page 2

The West St. Paul YMCA is set to open its new temporary location Nov. 4 at 1426 E. Mendota Rd., Inver Grove Heights. It’s located just across the border of West St. Paul in the shopping center near Home Depot.

In April the Y sold its 50-year-old building for $3.8 million to Hy-Vee, an Iowa-based grocery store that has been opening several stores in the Twin Cities. Hy-Vee plans to construct a 68,400-square-foot building that will include a grocery, liquor store, pharmacy with drive thru pickup, gas station and sit-down restaurant and bar with outdoor seating.

Joan Schimml, senior director of communications and marketing for the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, said the interim location will have most of the Y’s usual services. It will have two group exercise studios, a fitness center, a multipurpose room for gatherings and programs, an area for kids programs, a lobby for socializing and connecting, and more.

In the meantime, the Y continues to look for a permanent site in its service area, which includes West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale and St. Paul’s West Side. The Y’s last day at Thompson Ave. will be Oct. 31. Schimml stated once the final location is chosen, that information will be shared with Y members and the community.

“We are excited about developing a Y that will best support our community for the next 50 years,” said Schimml.

FAITH IN ACTION

Local faith communities unite to fight homelessness

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John Molene Staff Writer

usiness is booming at the Project Home day center, and that’s both a good and bad thing.

The good news is that people who need a hot meal and a bed for the night are getting them. The bad news is that the need for those services continues to grow.

“We have not been able to keep up with the need,” said Director Sara Liegl. “We’ve tried several times to create extra shelter beds but it’s very hard to get the funding to keep new shelter beds up and running.”

Project Home is a program of Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul that partners with local faith communities to provide emergency

shelter space for families facing homelessness. Unlike traditional shelters, Project Home coordinates with area churches, synagogues and schools to provide emergency shelter spaces for a short period of time. Most host sites are in Ramsey County, including Central Presbyterian and First Baptist in Lowertown, and a few are in Dakota County,

including First Presbyterian of South St. Paul and Salem Lutheran Church in West St. Paul. Once a congregation chooses to get involved with Project Hope, they usually become a longtime partner.

“Once they do it they’re typically hooked,” said Liegl. “We have congregations like First Presbyterian who have been doing it for over 20 years. There’s some-

thing about it, that the family shelter becomes theirs.

It’s an opportunity that’s so very hands-on, and different from anything else they could do.”

Working with faith communities is key to addressing issues related to poverty, said Randy Roth, executive director of Interfaith Action.

“There’s no faith tradition that doesn’t look at poverty

as robbing people of their God-given right to dignity,” Roth said. “What’s being left on the table in our community response to poverty is the untapped labor potential of volunteers from faith communities.

“Faith communities, especially small- and mid-sized faith communities, tend to

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E lection 2019

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Five vie for Ward 2 St. Paul City Council seat

Incumbent Rebecca Noecker is being challenged

by Lindsay Ferris Martin, Bill Hosko, Helen Meyers and perennial candidate Sharon Anderson. Here’s a brief profile of each candidate, in alphabetical order.

Responses have been edited for clarity and length.

Sharon Anderson Occupation: Retired; blogger and political activist Endorsements: None Political experience: None. Has a decades-long history of running for various offices but being elected to none. Fights for citizens’ rights through blogging.

Number of years living in Ward 2: (did not respond).

Is a lifelong resident of St. Paul.

Reason you are running

for office: “Exposing city and county Ponzi taxing schemes. Election, immigration and tax reforms; housing issues; bloated government; trash litigation.”

Bill Hosko Occupation: Architectural artist, owner of Hosko Gallery and Music Forest Café in downtown St. Paul Endorsements: None sought; non-partisan Political experience: Elected to three district council boards; previous city council candidate Number of years living in Ward 2: 25; a Ward 2 native Reason you are running for office: “Uncontrolled spending is resulting in outof-control property, fee and assessment taxation. Over-

taxation not only affects homeowners, it is also the largest driver of ever higher apartment rents. Crime is increasing and political pressure for officers to not report all crimes needs to end.

More officers are needed, not fewer, in higher crime areas. Fare theft and crime are commonplace on light rail transit. Security costs have skyrocketed and millions of dollars are lost annually.

Regarding trash collection, I fully support the ‘no’ referendum which will allow residents to decide how we proceed with this debacle.”

Lindsay Ferris Martin Occupation: Social media consultant Endorsements: Veterans Party of Minnesota (nonpartisan party)

Political experience: None. Has worked as a lobbyist.

Number of years living in Ward 2: Nine Reason you are running for office: “From April to June, nine of my direct neighbors moved out of St. Paul to the suburbs or out of the state altogether. Why the move? Our neighborhood was victimized by a problem property for years.

We as neighbors had been working with St. Paul Police Department and Code Enforcement for 10 months.

The council forgave this property owner of 90 percent owed back taxes and continued to give the homeowner deadline extensions for code violations, despite us begging for her to consider the neighbors and our efforts to protect the school children and our families.

While this was happening and neighbors were moving out, our taxes increased and we watched the homeless encampments grow on the West Side, our public safety resources shrink and our roads continue to be a mess.

Our new garbage system didn’t only cost us more, but it created a severe amount of damage to our alleyway so we got taxed higher.”

Helen Meyers Occupation: Retail Endorsements: Socialist Workers Party Political experience: None. Longtime unionist and civil rights supporter Number of years living in Ward 2: Two Reason you are running for office: “Working people must organize and act independent of the ruling capitalists and their political parties, the Democrats and Republicans. I will help build a movement of millions to organize unions, fight for amnesty for all undocumented immigrants

and demand a federally funded public works program to put millions to work at union-scale wage.”

Rebecca Noecker Occupation: St. Paul City Council member; council vice president Endorsements: 26 listed, including St. Paul DFL, numerous unions, State Sen. Sandy Pappas and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter Political experience: St. Paul City Council, 2015present Number of years living in Ward 2: Seven Reason you are running for office: “I am running for office to make St. Paul a place where all our families prosper, all our residents have a place to call home, and where all our young

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E lection 2019 people have access to opportunity. I’ve championed our city’s earned sick and safe time and $15 minimum wage ordinances, invested in young people, parks and streets, led the creation of the Winter Safe Space emergency shelter, fought for new affordable housing projects throughout the ward, and launched the Open for Business initiative to help small businesses open and expand.

In the next four years, I want to expand access to highquality, affordable child care and find new, sustainable revenue to build affordable housing and maintain our streets. I believe government needs to work efficiently and be held accountable for results so I’m leading an effort to restore the Council’s ability to monitor city departments’ performance.”

Citywide trash collection The big issue on the ballot is St. Paul’s trash collection system. A citywide garbage disposal system has been in effect since Oct. 1 of last year.

According to the City of St. Paul’s website, this program is an effort to bring one designated residential garbage hauler to each street or alley-

Your community news and information source way, thus reducing the number of trucks on the road. In this system, each resident or homeowner pays a consistent rate across the city.

Voting “no” on this ballot question could result in a 17.4% spike in the property tax levy and transfer the financial burden from individual rate-payers to all property owners. Because the City has pledged to honor its 5-year contract with the haulers, it will pay them out of the general fund. For residents, this means no invoicing but increased property taxes overall. A vote “no” will not result in an immediate change in garbage hauling, but the old system may return after the 5-year period.

Opponents of the current service say garbage disposal should not be mandatory.

Some claim the service actually increased their rates, while others have reported finding more inexpensive rates by researching different haulers. Those who choose to haul their own garbage also object to having to pay for the service.

The biggest pushback comes from residents who felt that the City did not allow them to provide feedback on the decision. A group called St. Paul Trash

sued the City over this issue, citing suppression of voter input. According to the group’s website, its goal is to return to the old system of trash collection, which they say had lower costs and supports those who opt-out of trash collection.

St. Paul School Board The St. Paul School Board has 10 candidates vying for four seats. They are: Chauntyll Allen, Charlie Castro, Zuki Ellis, Tiffany Fearing, Jessica Kopp, Steve Marchese, Jennifer McPherson, Elijah Norris-Holliday, Omar Syed and Ryan Williams. Ellis and Marchese are the incumbents. All were given the opportunity to give a candidacy statement.

Charlotte “Charlie” Castro - “As a concerned citizen of St. Paul, I believe that we need to provide our youth with the services they need to be able to take on chal-

lenges, both current and in the long term. Teachers need to be uplifted through recruitment and mentorship and provided the resources to teach the lessons that will engage students. Lastly, we need to aggressively address budgets so that the money available goes where it can do the most good.”

Tiffany Fearing - “I am concerned that the facilities remodeling budget is $179 million over. First order of business would be to request that the superintendent replaces the facility director. I want to see more diversity on the board for where people live. It looks like half the board lives in 55104, that’s not representing our city. I want to put the spotlight on schools we never talk about.”

Jessica Kopp - “I’m running to increase diversity and innovation in teaching and learning, and build strong, smart and sustainable relationships with the many community partners and

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Brenda Jo Corbett - “I am running for office because I feel very qualified having taught in a wide range of grades—grade one through graduate school—for over 30 years, and I want to help provide the highest quality education for each student in ISD 197.”

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Terrell Stamman - “I want to make sure all student groups are given the best opportunity to learn in a safe and welcoming environment. Also, I want to work to continue to close the achievement gap, and make sure all of our schools have the proper tools to meet the needs of their students.

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be filled with people who are praying for a way to be part of the solution, but not necessarily the best designers of the way to be a part of the solution.”

And that, in essence, is what Interfaith Action is all about – connecting those who need a helping hand with those who can help.

In September, Project Home took over the day center at First Baptist Church, 499 Wacouta St., St. Paul, from another provider. Available to clients are three meals

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a day and after-school snacks for kids. In the first month, Project Home served 885 meals and 236 after-school snacks. It also serves as a central location for children to be bused to their schools. In addition, the center has lockers, showers, basic hygiene supplies and laundry facilities, and workers assist the families with finding housing and employment.

On a recent afternoon, about a dozen parents and kids were having an early dinner at the day center in First Baptist Church. They chatted and ate quickly in order to catch a shuttle to one “Lo of the nuestro two emergency shelters operated by Interfaith this month. esAction un servicio Volunteers and supplies sinceridad” arede always needed.

Desde 1927 “Right now we are really looking forB.weekend Ken Peterson meal teams toOwner-Director come down to the day center and help feed the Johnson-Peterson families, Liegl said.

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Interfaith Action of Great- Interfaith Action staff members Wade Piper and Maria Soroka chat with er St. Paul has a budget of a diner at the day center at First Baptist Church in St. Paul. about $2.7 million annually. Funding comes from a By the numbers served struggled with men- 18% were 13-17. variety of sources, including (most recent statistics are tal illness, including depres• Self-described race and federal, state, county and from July 1, 2017 to June sion, and 27 percent had a ethnicity: 70% Black/Africity grants, and foundation 30, 2018) chronic health condition or can American, 10% White/ and individual donations.

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from page 1 orchestra’s summer series “Celebrando a las Américas: Gershwin, Márquez y más.”

Moran Cusick said the audience was very receptive and enthusiastic with LAB’s performance, and the experience was positive for LAB members.

This fall, LAB will present its season finale “Raices Folcloricas” (Folkloric Roots) at Oltam Middle School, 6625 Goodview Ave. S., Cottage Grove. Performances are held at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24. Tickets are $12

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Throughout the years, Moran Cusick has kept her ties to Mexico. For more than three decades she worked with dance instructor Tizoc Fuentes Yaco and regularly took LAB members to Mexico City to learn directly from him. Fuentes Yaco would also come to Minnesota to teach here for weeks at a time.

Following his tragic death in a car accident two years ago, Moran Cusick has kept in contact with his son Zadoc Fuentes Marin, who is carrying on his father’s legacy.

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atie Naughton, now in her 16th season as head volleyball coach at Henry Sibley High School, had mixed emotions about the direction the 2019 season would take when her squad reported for practice on Aug. 12. Two months later, after the Warriors posted 11 wins in their final 13 regular season matches, she dubbed it “the most incredible and rewarding season in my coaching career.”

Naughton’s optimism entering the season was fueled by the return of four seniors who would form the nucleus of the team, but that was tempered by her concern about identifying and coaching-up others to augment that talented foursome.

The indisputable centerpiece of the senior core is Brooke Solberg, who returned for her fifth varsity season. Naughton considers Solberg “the most electrifying player I have ever coached.”

Also returning—for her fourth varsity season—was the consistently reliable and seasoned setter Erica Kladar.

Kladar responded by setting the all-time school record for assists in a season (692) and in a career (2,108).

“Erica has a high volleyball IQ,” said Naughton.

“Her court awareness allows her to read the opponent’s blockers and set the ball with accuracy to the right hitter in the front row.”

Senior libero Maria Ramos returned for her third season on varsity and set individual school records for digs in a season (348) and became the first Warrior to accumulate more than a thousand digs in her career (1,012).

“Maria is fearless and her anticipation is her calling card,” said Naughton. “The overall quality and consistency of our defense, led by Maria on the back line, has been a crucial ingredient to our success.”

The fourth senior in Sibley’s core group is Aaliyah Gurley, a diminutive 5-foot4 outside hitter, who is in her first season on the varsity.

“When Aaliyah goes up to spike the ball she looks like she has springs in her shoes,” said Naughton. “I don’t recall coaching a team with more raw athleticism than this one.”

Three underclassmen have also played key roles for the Warriors. Sophomore Bella Ramos, Maria’s kid sister, is a defensive specialist and is fourth on the team in digs.

Another sister tandem includes Aaliyah Gurley’s sister Mara, a five-foot-ten middle hitter who has enjoyed great success as a blocker.

“The Ramos girls play the same way—fearlessly and with motors that won’t quit,” said Naughton. “Mara is left-handed, which is unusual for a middle hitter, but she showed tremendous growth in her game as the season progressed.”

Another key player for the Warriors has been five-foot-

ten junior Anja Nilles, who is in her second season on varsity and shares the middle hitter position with Mara Gurley.

A four-time All-Conference performer and the undeniable centerpiece of the squad has been six-footone Brooke Solberg, who was introduced to volleyball in fourth grade when her mother signed her up to play for the Eagan Athletic Association. She fell in love with the sport almost immediately and by the time she was 11 had joined the Northern Lights club team.

Solberg’s career path has virtually mirrored that of another Henry Sibley volleyball icon, Brittany Jessen (Class of 2014). Like Jessen, Solberg attended Friendly Hills Middle School and joined the Sibley junior varsity as a seventh grader, and became a permanent member of the varsity as an eighth grader.

Both Jessen and Solberg were members of the elite Northern Lights club team throughout their high school careers. As such, they adhered to a grueling schedule. Club tryouts usually take place on the Sunday following the volleyball state tournament in Nov., and the season, with extensive, travel lasts through June. That leaves little time to decompress before the high school season starts in mid-August, but Solberg has always welcomed the transition.

“I so much look forward to getting on the court with my Sibley teammates,” she said. “It is privilege to play

Sibley senior Brooke Solberg soars high above the net to execute one of her Sibley season record 450 kills. for your school, and it is far less tedious than club volleyball. We practice less and play more games in front of more people, and I have great respect for my coaches.”

When Naughton was asked about the key ingredient that defines Solberg the first word she uttered was “powerful.” At the conclusion of the regular season, Solberg had accumulated an astounding 450 kills, the second most in the state,

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to none, the Warriors roared back and won the last three sets to garner the victory.

“In all of my 16 years, I don’t ever recall us coming back from two sets down to win,” she said. “There was bedlam on our bench, a very positive synergy on the court and a well-deserved feeling of accomplishment at the end.”

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The effectiveness of Solberg’s game is not limited to her domination at the net.

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STA inducts five to Athletic Hall of Fame St. Thomas Academy recently inducted five new members to the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductees are Mikael Dahlstrom, class of 2001, Jim Boland, ‘76, Peter Assad, ‘75, Greg Vannelli, ‘72 and Jim Bard, ‘74.

Dahlstrom was captain of the 2000 Cadet football team, which finished as state runner up. He was All-Conference and All-State honorable mention in football and played in the Minnesota AllStar game. In basketball, he was a member of the 2000 and 2001 state runner-up

teams, and was All-Conference and All-Metro in 2001.

In track, he was team MVP in 2000 and 2001, and conference MVP in 2001.

Boland helped lead the Cadets to the 1974 regional championship and 1975 conference championship.

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at home on Oct. 22 with a three-game sweep over Hastings. As of press time, they were preparing to face Woodbury in the quarterfinal match.

Meanwhile, Solberg is on the radar of numerous college recruiters. Having played non-stop for ten months of the year since she was 12 years old she is in no hurry to make a decision.

Naughton suggested she take the club season off and find out if the layoff leaves her itching to play. Regardless of her decision, the Warrior faithful will certainly miss watching her play.

valry that has been dominated by the Pioneers in recent years. On this night, with a nice crowd on hand, the Warriors won the first two sets 25-23 and 25-19. Trailing by four points midway through the third set, Solberg started to feel it at the net and—appropriately—in her last regular season game punctuated the three-game sweep with a nasty kill executed from three feet above the net.

The Warriors finished the regular season 19-8.

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Conference and All-State his senior year and played in the 1974 Minnesota AllStar game.

Vannelli, an accomplished 3-sport athlete while a student at the Academy, recently stepped down as co-head coach of the hockey team, a program he helped lead to five state titles in 16 years.

Bard was captain of the 1974 wrestling team, which won the conference championship. Individually, he won two consecutive individual state wrestling championships.

St. Thomas Academy Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are (left to right): Mikael Dahlstrom, class of 2001, Jim Boland, ‘76, Peter Assad, ‘75, Greg Vannelli, ‘72 and Jim Bard, ‘74.

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“Wits,” 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2. The beloved Twin Cities comedy and music institution will feature John Moe, John Munson and the Witnesses, and special guests. $35-$55.

“A Tuba to Cuba,” 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5. Join the Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they present their soundtrack, “A Tuba to Cuba.” YUSA and other guests will be featured. $25-$149.

“Talking Volumes,” 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7. Karen Armstrong will discuss her book, “The

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Lost Art of Scripture,” with MPR journalist Kerri Miller. Musical guest is K.Raydio. $30.50-$32.50.

Lindy West, author of “The Witches Are Coming,” is featured 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14. Musical guest is Chris Koza. $30.50-$32.50.

Tracy K. Smith will discuss her poetry book “Wade in the Water” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21. Musical guest is Lady Midnight. $30.50$32.50.

“Storyhill,” 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9. Join American folk duo Storyhill as they celebrate their 30 th anniversary with a special show. $25-$45.

“Piff the Magic Dragon,” 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15. Join Piff the Magic Dragon for a family-

friendly night of comedy and magic. $30-$75.

Eric Benét, an American R&B singer, will perform at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29. $40-$70.

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“First Avenue Stories of Minnesota’s Mainroom,” through May 3, 2020.

Since 1970, First Avenue & 7th St. Entry have been at the heart of the Minnesota music scene. This exhibit celebrates the musicians, employees and regulars who have called First Avenue their rock ‘n’ roll home. Museum tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, and $6 for children

Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” is presented Nov. 15Dec. 22 at Park Square Theatre. ages five to 17. Free on Tuesdays, 3-8 p.m.

“Macbeth,” 7-10 p.m., Nov. 1-4 and 6-8. The Wayward Theatre Company will present Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at the James J. Hill House. $32$35.

Author visit, 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7. Author Martin Case will present

“The Relentless Business of Treaties” at the East Side Freedom Library. “ Victorian Gothic Novels,” 7-8:15 p.m. and 8:30-9:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8. Take a guided tour at the Alexander Ramsey House to explore the origins of the Gothic novel. $11-$12. Ages 18 and older.

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“Beyond the Rainbow,” Nov. 16-Dec. 22.

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“Courtroom Concerts” - The following free conconcerts are held noon1 p.m. “Land of Song,”

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“Gala,” 5:30-10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8. The “Once Upon A Time Gala” is a vibrant celebration in support of the Landmark Center and its free arts and cultural community programming. $150.

“Film Screening,” 4-6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11.

Enjoy a screening of the film, “Stalag Luft III–One Man’s Story.” $12.

“Ballet,” noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Ballet Co. Laboratory will present a demonstration from the company’s repertoire.

“Global Conversations,” noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Raymond Kuo, executive director of the Midwest International Policy Institute, will discuss the future of U.S. nuclear arms control negotiations.

“Landmark Live,” 8-10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15. Olivia Diercks and Karla Colahan, cellist and violinist of the new-classical crossover duo The OK Factor, will perform.

Cocktail hour begins at 7 p.m. $20-$25.

“Sundays at Landmark” - The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra will perform 1-2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17. Free.

Celebrate National Square Dance Day with several forms of social dancing. 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24. Free.

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“Festival of Lights,” 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10.

The Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota presents Loy Krathong, also known as the Festival of Lights. $11-$27.

“Classic Albums Live,” 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16. Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” will be presented. $32-$64.

“The Okee Dokee Brothers,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17. $19-$32.

“Maria Bramford,” 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17. $37-$48.

“CMA Songwriters Series,” 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20. See country music’s best singers and songwriters. Tickets available online.

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“Greensky Bluegrass and the Lil Smokies,” 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2. $27.50-$45.

“Body Worlds RX,” through Jan. 5, 2020.

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“Bishop Briggs with Miya Folick and Jax Anderson,” 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12. $29.50.

“FKA twigs,” 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14. $35$55.

“Wilco,” 7:30 p.m., Nov. 22-24. $59.50.

“Virtual Reality Experience,” through Nov. 21.

With the help of virtual reality goggles and headphones, experience “The Click Effect,” a short film following two marine researchers and the dolphins and whales they study. $3.

“Girls, Science and Technology,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9.

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A ‘visit’ to Southeast Asia: Hmongtown Marketplace

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ulling into the nondescript parking lot at 217 Como Ave. I see an aging building with dark brown siding. The large lot is bordered by long brick structures painted white. It has an empty, desolate warehouse feel. I wonder if I’ve come to the wrong location until I step inside and am hit with the full color and vibrancy of Hmongtown Marketplace.

In 2004, entrepreneur Toua Xiong converted this abandoned lumberyard into an indoor and outdoor market with the vision that it would become a gathering place for the Hmong community in Minnesota.

The Hmong people began immigrating to the United

States in the mid-1970s following the devastating effects of the American war in Vietnam and the secret war in Laos. Sponsored as refugees through Lutheran Social Services, many settled in Minnesota. Today, more than 66,000 Hmong live in Minnesota, and the Twin Cities metro has the largest concentration of Hmong people in the United States.

Currently, Hmongtown Marketplace houses more than 125 stores and 11 restaurants, and there’s talk of future expansion. On my self-guided tour, I spot a pharmacy, real estate office, teashop and tax service.

The first shop I visit has traditional Hmong clothing hanging from the wooden rafters all the way down to the floor. The bright blues, reds, pinks and yellows draw me closer. A young, friendly

shopkeeper tells me these outfits are worn for special occasions, like the New Year, weddings and funerals.

“Back in Laos, everyone knows how to make these kinds of clothes, but here, not so much,” she says. “It takes too much time.”

I can see why. Some of the outfits are extremely ornate, with intricate floral designs and beaded fringes.

For women, the complete ensemble includes a short jacket with embroidered sleeves, pleated skirt, sash and apron. Some come with

a headpiece. The apron, or sev, is a source of pride for Hmong women and is where they show off their finest embroidery skills. The sev alone can take months to sew.

My next destination is the outdoor farmers’ market. As I cross the open paved area

between buildings, I pass a few stands with plastic toys and more clothing. From a distance, I see a long row of tables overflowing with an array of fruits and vegetables.

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“They are spicy in your mouth, but not in your stomach,” he says.

Farther along, another stall displays different kinds of eggplant—green, light purple; round and long— and something resembling a tomato but smaller and grouped in grape-like bunches.

“Those are bitter balls,” says the helpful vendor. “You put them in soup. It’s very bitter, but great for the stomach, like medicine.”

The flavors of Hmong cuisine range from bitter and sour to sweet, salty and spicy. Some complex dishes incorporate all these flavors at once. One of the most common Hmong meals is a soup of boiled meat (typically pork, beef or chicken)

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with vegetables and herbs, usually served with a side of steamed rice. While that might sound mild to the palate, the zing comes from additional condiments, such as fresh garlic, ginger, lime, green onions, lemongrass, chilies and cilantro.

As in many cultures, Hmong food is more than flavor or sustenance. It’s about being with friends and family, a nourishing of the soul.

With my mind on fragrant and spicy soup, I head to the food court located in the back of the building.

Though small and modest in décor, it boasts a wide selection of authentic Hmong dishes. My mouth waters as I spot crispy stuffed chicken wings, braised meats, noodle soups, green papaya salad and sticky rice sweets wrapped in banana leaves.

Quite a few customers are sipping on bubble tea as they wander from stall to stall deciding what to order.

The green papaya salad calls my name. A large sign

tells me I have four options: Thai Style Light, Thai Style with Crab, Laos Style and Lao Style with Noodle. The woman making the salads explains that Laos style is heavier and more pungent than Thai style. I choose Laos style.

“One or two chilis?” she asks. “Two, please.” (If you’re going to do something, it’s always best to go all the way!) She adds shredded papaya, tomato, green beans, peanuts, sauce and chilies into a giant mortar and pestle and begins grinding them together. With a plastic fork, she gives me a taste to make sure it’s not too spicy.

I first notice the sweet and salty blend then slowly my mouth tingles with spice. It’s amazing!

As I leave the market, I see the marbled dome of the State Capitol just above the tree line. I can’t believe it. It feels as if I’ve spent the afternoon in Southeast Asia but I’ve never left St. Paul.

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More than 25 volunteers from Friends of the Mississippi River planted 1,300 flowers and grasses in Cherokee Regional Park this fall. The planting is part of a multi-year effort to restore a patch of prairie along the bluff that is highly susceptible to erosion. The newly planted goldenrods and asters will provide bee, bird and butterfly habitat, and the native plants’ deep root systems will help stabilize the bluff and inhibit fertilizer and other pollutants from reaching the river during storm water runoff. To get involved in future restoration events at the park, contact Sophie Downey at 651-222-2193 or volunteer@fmr.org.

{ MEETING DATES } St. Paul City Council meetings are held at 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday (except the fifth Wednesday of the month) at City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul. For agendas and contact information for city council members, call 651-266-8560 or visit www.stpaul.gov.

West St. Paul City Council meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at City Hall Council Chambers, 1616 Humboldt Ave., West St. Paul. For agendas and contact information for city council members, call 651-552-4102 or visit www.wspmn.gov/494/City-Council.

Mendota Heights City Council meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the council chambers at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights. Some meetings may change to accommodate religious holidays and other events. For agendas, and city council member contact information, call 651-452-1850 or visit www. mendotaheightsmn.govoffice3.com/.

ISD 197 School Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at Mendota Heights City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights. For agendas, and contact information for board members, call 651-403-7000 or www.mendotaheightsmn.govoffice3.com/.

St. Paul School Board meetings are held at 6:05 p.m. at the Administration Building at 360 Colborne St., St. Paul.

Dates vary. For agendas, and contact information for board members, call 651767-8149 or www.spps.org/boe.

The West Side Community Organization’s board of directors meets at

6:30 p.m., the fourth Monday of each month at 209 Page St. W., St. Paul. For more information, visit www.wsco.org or call 651-293-1708.

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul meets 5-6 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (no meetings in July) at Dunham’s, 173 Lothenbach Ave., West St. Paul. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Cheryl Bergstrom at ckbergstrom@hotmail.com or 651-450-7391.

The Rotary Club of West St. Paul/ Mendota Heights hosts a weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays at Southview Country Club, 239 E. Mendota Rd., West St. Paul. Each meeting features breakfast and a guest speaker. For more information, visit https://portal. clubrunner.ca/8700.

The Kiwanis Club of West St. Paul hosts a weekly meeting at noon, Tuesdays at Mattie’s Lanes, 365 N. Concord Exchange, South St. Paul. Each meeting features lunch and a guest speaker.

The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, which serves the cities of Eagan, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Rosemount, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul, hosts several meetings for the business community. For more information, visit www.dcrchamber.com or call 651-4529872.

Cerenity Senior Care-Humboldt, 514 Humboldt Ave., St. Paul, offers a support group for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 651-220-1789 or visit www.cerenityseniorcare.org.

The St. Paul Area Association of Realtors Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to the nonprofit Great River Greening to be used for bluff restoration efforts in Lilydale Regional Park. The West Side-based environmental group specializes in native plantings, invasive species removal and other restoration efforts. For more information, call 651-665-9500 or visit www.greatrivergreening.org.

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N ews Briefs Thanksgiving service for all The Church of Saint Matthew, 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul, is hosting an ecumenical community Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Leaders of several religious groups in the neighborhood will participate. Everyone from the community is welcome regardless of religious affiliation.

OLG craft and bake sale Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 401 Concord St., St. Paul, is hosting its Gifts for All Seasons Craft and Bake Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17. The event features gifts, hand-

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New transit service Dakota County has launched a new bus service to help residents who lack transportation get to appointments for county services. DakotaLink provides roundtrip service three times daily, Monday through Friday, between the government center in Hastings and transit hubs at Cedar Grove Transit Station in Eagan and the Signal Hills Shopping Center in West St. Paul, where riders can access Metro Transit or Minnesota Valley Transit Authority bus

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Changes to MH dog park The Mendota Heights City Council recently approved creating a new small dog area within the city’s off-leash dog park on Acacia Drive. The area, scheduled to be completed by Nov. 1, will be limited to dogs under 35 pounds, providing a safer and more relaxed visit for dogs and owners alike.

Community bonfire The city of Mendota Heights is hosting a community bonfire 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31 in the vacant lot behind Mendota Plaza, located near Highway 62 and Dodd Road. The fire department will serve hot dogs and pop. The city will burn pallets for the fire. Do not bring brush to the site.

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MN Christmas Market, an annual pop-up holiday shopping event that showcases homegrown brands and makers, returns to Union Depot 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2. Entry fee is $1. All vendors will donate 7% of their sales from the event to The Reel Hope Project, an organization that helps children in foster care in Minnesota find a home.

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The sale features Christmas décor, dolls, gift baskets, purses, home goods, baked goods and more. The event also includes a silent auction, tea room and a ham dinner. The dinner includes sloppy joes. Cost is $11 for adults and $6 for children.

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The following events are held at Wentworth Library, 199 Wentworth Ave. E., West St. Paul.

Minigolf, 2-4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4. Design your own mini golf course and challenge your friends to a fun game. Registration required. Ages: 11-17.

Bluedog Blues Band, 3-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23. Enjoy a performance by Bluedog, a 5-member blues and rock band from Minneapolis whose music is influenced by the life experiences of Native people.

Friends of the Wentworth Library meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25.

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Neighborhood House in St. Paul is looking for volunteers to assist in the food shelf, with tutoring, youth services and other areas. For more information, contact Vanessa Edwards at 651-789-2524 or vedwards@neighb.org.

Neighbors, Inc., a social service agency serving northern Dakota County, has a number of volunteer opportunities to assist local residents, including work with the food shelf and thrift store. For more information, contact Jenny at 651-2721133 or volunteer@neighborsmn.org.

DARTS, a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Dakota County, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages. To volunteer, contact Angela Liedke at 651-234-2254, angela.liedke@darts1. org or visit www.darts1.org/volunteer.

Dakota County offers volunteer positions in community corrections, environmental resources, the Historical Society, library, parks, public health, the sheriff’s office and social services. For more information, call 651-438-4435 or visit www. co.dakota.mn.us/Government/Jobs/Volunteering/Pages/default.aspx Dodge Nature Center, a nonprofit environmental education center in West St. Paul, is seeking volunteers age 16 and over to assist with community events, land management and environmental education. For more information, call 651-455-4531 or visit www.dodgenaturecenter.org.

Augustana Lutheran 1400 Robert St. S. West St. Paul 651-457-3373 www.augustana.com Beth Jacob Congregation 1179 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights 651-452-2226 www.beth-jacob.org Cherokee Park United 371 Baker St. W. St. Paul 651-227-4275 www.cherokeepark united.org Community Christ the Redeemer 110 Crusader Ave. W. West St. Paul 651-451-6123 www.ccredeemer.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for men, especially Latinos, to mentor boys ages 7-12 in St. Paul. Volunteers are asked to commit just a few hours a month. To volunteer, call 651-789-2400 or visit www. bigstwincities.org.

CommonBond Communities seeks volunteers to assist children and teens with their academic skills, homework and discovering post-secondary school and career opportunities. For more information, visit commonbond.org/volunteer or contact volunteerservices@commonbond.org or 651-290-6226.

Cerenity Senior Care-Humboldt is seeking volunteers to transport residents to activities. It also needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to assist with one-onone visits. Volunteers may work weekly, monthly or at a special event. Located on the West Side, the Cerenity Residence at 514 Humboldt provides assisted living, memory care and transitional care, and the Cerenity Care Center at 512 Humboldt provides nursing care. To volunteer, contact 651-220-1789, HumboldtVolunteer@bhshealth.org, or visit www. cerenityseniorcare.org/volunteer.

St. Paul Public Schools is seeking volunteer tutors to assist students one-on-one or in small groups. Flexible day, evening or weekend hours. To volunteer, contact Jyni Koschak at 952-945-4162 or jkoschak@ voamn.org.

Crown of Life Lutheran Church & School 115 Crusader Avenue W. West St. Paul 651-451-3832 www.colwsp.org Faith United Methodist 1530 Oakdale Ave. West St. Paul 651-457-5686 www.faithumcmn.com Holy Family Maronite 1960 Lexington Ave. S. Mendota Heights 651-291-1116 www.HolyFamily Events.org La Puerta Abierta UMC 690 Livingston Ave. St. Paul 651-558-1896

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon needs volunteers to assist the families of deployed military members with household chores, grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, etc. To volunteer or for more details, contact yellowribbon@wspmn.gov or call Jan at 651-457-3541.

Volunteers of America is looking for volunteers age 55 and over to assist children who are struggling with homework and reading. Time commitment ranges from three to 12 hours a week. To volunteer or receive more information, contact Jyni Koschak at 952-945-4162 or jkoschak@voamn. org.

Minnesota Reading, Minnesota Math Corps is seeking full- and part-time tutors to serve in St. Paul public schools during the school year. Volunteers earn a biweekly living allowance of $526 (full-time) and an education award of up to $4,200 to help pay for education. Full-time tutors may also receive health insurance. For more information or to apply, visit visit www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org, www.

MinnesotaMathCorps.org, or contact 866859-2825.

Rebuilding Together Twin Cities is looking for Safe at Home volunteers to provide home safety and accessibility modifications for low-income older adult or disabled homeowners in St. Paul and

Dakota County. For more information, call 651-776-4273, email volunteerservices@rebuildingtogether-twincities.org. or visit http://rebuildingtogether-twincities.org.

St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul is looking for volunteers to escort patients as they discharge from the hospital. Flexible shifts, free parking and meal vouchers offered.

Contact Michele Sahar at 651-232-3756 or MLSahar@healtheast.org.

Ramsey County Community Human Services has volunteer opportunities for people age 16 and older. For more information, contact 651-266-4090 or humanservicesvolunteer@co.ramsey.mn.us.

Science Museum of Minnesota is seeking volunteers to assist with visitor services and exhibits. Apply at smm.org/volunteer or call 651-221-9453.

YMCA in West St. Paul - The YMCA offers several volunteer opportunities, including youth sports coaches, member services and Kids Stuff staff. For more information, call 651-457-0048 or visit www.ymcamn.org/weststpaul.

Our Lady of Guadalupe 401 Concord St. St. Paul 651-228-0506 www.olgcatholic.org

St. Anne’s Episcopal 2035 Charlton Rd. Sunfish Lake 651-455-9449 www.saintannesmn.org

Riverview Baptist 14 Moreland Ave. E. West St. Paul 651-457-3831 www.riverviewbaptist.net

St. Elizabeth Orthodox 125 Congress St. E. St. Paul 651-424-0814 seocc.org

Salem Lutheran 11 Bernard St. West St. Paul 651-457-6661 www.salemluth.org

St. George Antiochian Orthodox 1250 Oakdale Ave. West St. Paul 651-457-0854 www.saintgeorgechurch.org

St. Joseph’s Catholic 1154 Seminole Ave. West St. Paul 651-457-2781 www.churchofstjoseph.org

St. Matthew Catholic 490 Hall Avenue St. Paul 651-224-9793 www.st-matts.org

St. Stephen’s Lutheran 1575 Charlton St. West St. Paul 651-457-6541 www.ststephenswsp.org

Spirit of Hope Catholic Community 2035 Charlton Road Sunfish Lake 651-760-8353 www.spiritofhopemn.org

St. Paul’s United Methodist 700 Wesley Lane Mendota Heights 651-452-5683 stpaulsmn.org St. James Lutheran 460 Annapolis St. W. West St. Paul 651-457-9232 www.saintjameslutheran. com

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Your community news and information source Nancy Brady President

On a sunny afternoon in October, Vikings staff pulled up to Neighborhood House with a 38-foot Winnebago drenched in purple. Instead of plush pivoting chairs and a stationary dinette, the fully-converted bus held a commer-

Neighbors, Inc. Charlie Thompson President & CEO

Recently I visited a local elementary school that was kicking off a sock drive. The socks will be donated to Neighbors and given to people in need. The students referred to themselves as “change-makers.” This was in reference to their ability to effect change in the world. It was a rallying cry that gave me hope.

cial kitchen and an experiential room gleaming with new floors—and more purple.

It’s been dubbed Vikings Table and it’s a food truck program designed to serve healthy meals and provide nutritional education to youth in the Twin Cities. Kids receive a free meal and can venture inside the bus to learn about nutrition and get their picture taken in the photo booth.

Children from Neighborhood House programs, St. Paul Parks and Recreation, and a neighboring school all gathered around the bus that day. As the smell of blue corn tortillas and fresh fruit wafted through the air, kids in line asked, “Is it ready yet?”

They sat together eating, smiling and laughing. And when they were full, they explored the inside of the bus, their giggles too loud to be muffled by the walls.

Every day we experience more negativity that further divides us. We hear it from our leaders. We see it in the way the most vulnerable among us are treated. We feel it with our very being. We live in times where truth is under assault and division is becoming more prevalent. Yet, when I see a school teaching its students to be change-makers, I am hopeful for our future.

At Neighbors, change-makers walk among us every day.

They walk in the form of volunteers and donors. Each morning, volunteers in our food program areas begin their day by picking up fresh produce and bread from grocer partners and delivering it to our food shelf. They prepare the fresh produce, meat, dairy and canned goods so our clients’ experience is respectful. Volunteers walk side by side to assist them while they shop. They are change-makers.

Additional change-makers serve in our other programs and services. Those who volunteer in our Clothes Closet carefully sort and display clothing and other items so our customers will have a positive experience. Our volunteer drivers safely

transport people to medical and other necessary appointments. In our Welcome Center, kind volunteers will assure you that help is on its way. All our volunteers and donors play their part as change-makers in our community.

Like the students, volunteers and donors, you can be a change-maker. Join us at Neighbors as we provide opportunities to thrive. During November and December there are many ways to support the community.

• Our Holiday Gift Program needs people to adopt a family and purchase gifts this holiday season.

• On Thanksgiving morning, the Walk to End Hunger will take place and you can form a team or pledge support to another walker.

• The benefit performance of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will be held Dec. 5 at the St. Paul Hotel.

Information on all of these opportunities and more can be found at www.neighborsmn.org.

As 2019 comes to a close, join us in being a change-maker.

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Postscript

Blooming Late

I love hearing about prodigies: the 5-year-old drummer and the 16-year-old activist. I love hearing the 19-year-old who sings like an old soul, and reading about the 14-year-old who just completed a master’s degree. I marvel at all these amazing accomplishments. I am impressed with the laserlike focus of these children and teenagers that enables them to change the world in awe-inspiring ways.

I was never one of them.

I showed no promise on any musical instrument, didn’t learn to read when I was especially young. I struggled with math, had no artistic talent to speak of and played tennis so poorly the instructor sent me to the nurse to have my vision checked. My vision was fine.

As I got older, I was not one of those young women with terrific style. I never knew what to do with my hair. I had no signature look, no original ideas.

Instead, the things I have been good at are rather dull.

I am good at starting over, not getting discouraged, asking for advice. I am good at sticking to a plan even if it takes a lot longer than I thought it would. These are not glamorous skills.

But lately, in addition to all the stories of prodigies and wunderkinds, I’ve been hearing more stories about late bloomers: the woman who gets her first book published at 80, the fellow who goes back to college and graduates with his grandson, the singer who records her best album three decades after she was supposed to be “finished.” I love these stories as well and think there is a place in this world for late-in-life achievements.

I’m hoping to be a late

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