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www.justiceformaryanddan.comwww.justiceformaryanddan.comwww.justiceformaryanddan.comwww.justiceformaryanddan.comwww.justiceformaryanddan.comwww.justiceformaryanddanA U G U S T 2 0 1 2 n P A R K B U G L E 5C O M M E N T A R YTouring the back roadsBy Adam GrangerGrowing up in Oklahoma, one of the bigsummertime thrills was when a city employeewould drive down the alleys of my hometown in an olivedrabarmy surplus Jeep spraying for insects. We wouldbe playing in somebody’s back yard when, like Mash’sRadar O’Reilly, someone would hearthe Jeep coming and yell, “The DDTguy!” and we’d grab our bikes andtake off after him.He was not hard to find, whatwith the loud hiss created by thecompressor blasting Lord-knowswhatchemicals into the atmosphereand the opaque cloud it created. Thatcloud was our grail; riding through itwhile trying not to bump into eachother (or the Jeep) was the most funwe had with our bikes all summer. We’d trail along about10 feet behind the DDT guy as he crept down alley afteralley until eventually he’d turn around and say, “You kidsprobably shouldn’t be breathing this stuff.”Understatement of the decade: Imagine what ’50svintagebug poisons comprised that respiratory cocktail.It’s a wonder I still have lungs and that, as far as I can tell,they still function.But I’m not writing today about Jeeps or therespiratory system or insecticides; the topic is alleys. Ihope the reader will forgive the cumbersome andpotentially lethal intro, but my love of alleys was born inthose halcyon days, and the DDT guy was part of that,well, environment.Ben Johnson, Renaissance man of letters andsometimes-Shakespeare rival, wrote of King James I, “Hedespises me, I suppose, because I live in an alley: tell himhis soul lives in an alley.” That was obviously supposed tobe a slam on old James, but when I die, I wouldn’t mindhaving the last half of that quote on my tombstone, forI much prefer alleys to streets.Mr. Johnson’s diss to the contrary, alleys are crawlingwith pluses: they are less-traveled by cars (which, whenpresent, go slower); they are eccentric in length, surface,width and topography; and they offer a unique view of aneighborhood, back yard by back yard.And what back yards! Many people save their bestgardening chops for the real estate behind their houses.And while those houses themselves often have beenremodeled, rebuilt or otherwise updated, a trip down analley reveals century-old garages, carriage houses andsheds, as well as miscellanea like hay ricks, disc harrowsand smithies. All right, I added those last three for color,but you get the picture: alleys are always the oldest partsof a neighborhood.As a child, riding the Rock Island Line fromChickasha, Okla., to St. Paul took us through KansasCity, and I remember on one of those trips having whatI assume was my first metaphorical thought: Train tracksare the Alleys—with a capital A—of the cities and townsthrough which they pass. (All right, it’s not ErnestHemingway, but the next time you take Amtrak toChicago, check out the view you get of Milwaukee andtell me I’m wrong.)From the vantage point of one who has ForrestGumped alleys all over the country, I am happy to reportthat St. Paul’s are world class. I first experienced themvisiting my grandparents overChristmas vacation, when we’d sledand toboggan down a hill in the alleybetween Sargent and Princetonavenues. I’m sure this was dangerous,and I’m not recommending thatanyone do it this winter, but liketailing the DDT guy, sledding downalleys was countenanced if notactually encouraged back then. It surewas fun, and it was safer than thestreets, I guess.Half a century later, I daily walk St. Anthony Park’salleys, which are jewels on the backside of St. Paul’scrown. Whether the long, straight up- and downhillalleys between Cleveland and Raymond avenues andHythe and Chelmsford streets or the smaller, curvier,generally unpaved and sometimes-right-angled shortiesthat dot the neighborhood or the really cool H-shapedones (of which there are several), these alleys are the best.My intent here is not to prescribe tours down certainalleys following certain routes, but rather to promote thetraversal of our alleys in general. And lest homeownersget prickly with me for encouraging foot traffic behindtheir houses, let me point out a benefit not heretoforementioned and one that must be included in 21stcenturyAmerica: crime prevention. Non-larcenous alleypedestrians discourage larcenous alley pedestrians.In the 50 years since my first simple alley metaphor,I’ve come up with others: An alley is the little brownlump on your dinner plate that looks inedible but turnsout to be a butter-soaked bacon-stuffed shiitakemushroom and only the best thing you’ve ever eaten. Analley is the mousy guy at the party who turns out to be atipsy millionaire philanthropist. It’s the “Likely” Paradox:The more likely things seem to be one way, the morelikely they are to be the other way. Thus, everythingrequires our scrutiny.So take your alley hike and see what you think. Asfor me, when I’ve walked my final alley, remember methus:“Here lies Adam‘Round his grave we rallyLike James the FirstHis soul lived in an alley”Adam Granger lives with his wife, son, dog and cat in St.Anthony Park. 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6 P A R K B U G L E n A U G U S T 2 0 1 2Theater camp from 1Andrew’s school auditorium inAugust.The two friends, sophomores atRoseville Area High School this fall,describe the iPerform TheatreCompany as “completely teendriven.”“This gives us the advantage ofknowing how to help the childrenexplore the arts in a way that is bothfun and educational,” said Corrie.“We have quite a few children whohave repeated, so that makes it easierfor us to help them get better.”One parent who thinks highlyof the program is Connie Mattison, aComo resident whose daughterMegan, 10, participated this summerand has been involved since thebeginning. “It’s such a greatexperience for her,” Mattison said.“Cristina and Molly are veryprofessional.”It all started a few years agowhen Raths was asked by a motherin her neighborhood, just east ofComo Lake, if she would be willingto devise some summer activities forkids. She organized skits, including areading of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs andHam.In 2010, things became a littlemore formal, with rehearsals movinginto the nearby Corrie family’s backyard and a season-endingperformance at Maternity of Mary-St. Andrew’s. That year the play was“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,”and in 2011 they performed aversion of “The Wizard of Oz.”Corrie directs and produces theplays, including the choreography,music and adaptation of the script,and handles marketing. Raths codirectsand is responsible for theorganizational side of the operation.The camp has gotten better eachyear, they say, with betterorganization, better performances,better scenery and props. Theirfriends help with backstage andproduction chores.In addition to the artistic side ofthe endeavor, Corrie is also interestedin its business aspects, probably notsurprising since her father, Bruce, isdean of the College of Business andOrganizational Leadership atConcordia University in St. Paul.Concordia is a charter sponsorof Next-gen, a fledgling organizationwith a mission of encouragingentrepreneurship among youngpeople in the African, Latino, AsianCristina Corrie, left, and Molly Raths Photo by Roger Bergersonand Native American communities.Cristina Corrie said that herparticipation in the group started herthinking about running the theatercamp more like a real business,including charging tuition of $40 forthe five-week session.That’s how iPerform came to be,with Corrie as president and chiefexecutive officer and Raths as chiefoperating officer. Through apartnership with the City of St. Paul’sParks and Recreation Department,iPerform was able to use the NorthDale Recreation Center for rehearsalsthis summer and the city handledregistration and fee payment online.Although enrollees can be as oldas 18, they have invariably beenyounger than Corrie and Raths.“Sometimes it’s necessary to givesomebody a time out,” Corrie said.“We’re not adults, but we can alwaystell them that we’ll tell their parents ifthey don’t behave. They don’t wantthat to happen.”Raths said this year’s move intoNorth Dale Rec helped the campersstay more focused because the indoorsetting offers fewer distractions.“That doesn’t mean that everythinghas to be really serious though,” shesaid. “We want this to be fun too.”Both Cristina’s dad, Bruce, andMolly’s mother, Patrice, say their owninvolvement in the project has beenminimal, because their daughters areso self-directed. “I think it’s been agrowth experience for both of them,”said Raths. “I know Molly hasdeveloped a lot more selfconfidence.”“Oliver” will be performed onWednesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. atMaternity of Mary-St. Andrew’sschool, 592 Arlington Ave. W.Admission is $5 for children and $8for adults.What’s next? iPerformTheatre Company will hold aworkshop at the Selby Avenue JazzFest on Sept. 8.And to keep tabs on plans fornext summer, check outwww.iperformtheatre.com.City of Falcon Heights from 1delegates from the state’s county fairsand various agri-business groups,under Minnesota Statutes Chapter37. The society has bondingauthority and is audited by the state.It manages the fairgrounds and theState Fair and rents out the groundsto event promoters the rest of theyear.Since 2004, a nonprofitfundraising arm of the fair, theMinnesota State Fair Foundation,has handled a large proportion of thefair’s annual income and expenses.Attracting nearly 1.8 millionvisitors each year, the State Fair canJoin us for the 2012Senior Ministry Conferencebe viewed as a major economicengine for the region, and indeed, itspermanent location as of 1885 inwhat was then Rose Townshipresolved a longstanding competitionamong municipalities for the blueribbonbusiness opportunity thatsuch a large event can become.Carrie Donovan Ford, directorof sales and marketing for theRoseville Visitors Association,estimated the State Fair’s economicimpact on Roseville hotels,restaurants and retail at $6.8 million,not counting non-fair events at thegrounds.Uncharted WatersDate:Location:Fee:BARGAINUPHOLSTERYCall for a free estimate!651-642-1838 f www.bargainupholstery.comMonday, October 1 (evening) andTuesday, October 2 (daytime).You can choose to attend either orboth sessisions.Wilder Center | St. Paul, MNRanging from $25 – $75, dependingon your selections.Falcon Heights does not see thesame economic impact. The city haslittle commercial land and the addedburdens of public safety andsanitation during major events at thefairgrounds. Mayor Lindstrom saidthe fair “used to cost the city money”before the fair began reimbursingFalcon Heights for public safety.Lindstrom now considers it “a wash”from a financial standpoint.“The question I get oftentimesis, ‘You guys must be rolling in it,aren’t you?’ ” from those who assumethe city that has the fair also gets itstaxes, Lindstrom said. “People haveto keep in mind, those are all salestaxes [that go to the state]. The city[of Falcon Heights] does not get adime.”Merwin Liquors at the corner ofLarpenteur and Snelling avenues maybe the only business in FalconHeights that draws extra businessfrom fairgrounds events, he said.Other businesses report that thetraffic hassles during the fair andother major events actually cut theirsales, he said.Many people assume that theEngaging the Passions of aNew Wave of Older Adultsin your MinistryPresenter:Amy Hanson, PhDAuthor of Baby Boomers andBeyond—Tapping the Ministry Passionsand Talents of Adults Over 50For more details contact: Ethan Cook at (651) 632-5360 or ecook@lyngblomsten.org.You can also get information and download a brochure atwww.lyngblomsten.org/SrMinConf2012.Sponsored by Lyngblomsten Church Relationsfair brings extra business for FalconHeights, “but I think that’s not thecase,” Lindstrom said.In 2008, State Fair officialscommissioned Markin Consulting toanalyze the economic impact theGreat Minnesota Get-Together hason the Twin Cities. The studydescribed it in terms of taxes,employment and “spending,” whichincludes an estimation of money “respent”in communities around thefairgrounds resulting from incomeearned on the grounds, as well as jobs“induced” in communities aroundthe fair because of that re-spending.Markin found an “expenditureimpact” in the fairgrounds andsurrounding areas of $185.7 millionin 2008 for year-round activities,including the fair.The year-round “employmentimpact” was 3,890 jobs (includingpart-time) plus 1,720 estimated to be“induced” by re-spending of fairincome, for a total employmentimpact of 5,610 jobs.The fiscal impact, or taxpayments estimated to be generatedby events at the fairgrounds, was $5.7million for 2008, more than $5million of that in state sales taxes andthe rest in lodging, fuel and localtaxes.Hammer extrapolated the 2008numbers for 2011, using a 16percent increase in business over thatperiod. He came up with totalexpenditure impacts (money spentand re-spent in 2011 in and aroundthe fairgrounds) of $215,412,000.A similar calculation for taxesremitted as a result of activities at thefairgrounds yielded an estimate of$6,612,000 fiscal impact for 2011.Much of the induced incomeand re-spending calculated by thiseconomic model flows throughhotels and restaurants. FalconHeights has no hotels, andrestaurants are among the businessestoo close to the grounds to evade thetraffic impact, Lindstrom said.Retailers such as Warners’Stellian, at the corner of Snelling andLarpenteur avenues, do not benefitfrom the fair traffic, he said. No oneis going to buy a refrigerator whilevisiting from out of town, andsomeone who lives nearby and whosefridge quits working during the fairmight drive elsewhere to avoid thetraffic.Lindstrom, who has been mayorfor five years and served on theFalcon Heights City Council since1997, said he receives few complaintsabout noise and other nuisancesduring the fair itself.“What’s more of a challenge isthe growing number of outsideevents taking place in thefairgrounds,” Lindstrom said.“Things that are more unexpectedgenerate more calls for me.”Jerry Hammer at the State Fairoffice said that except for the fairitself, “we’re landlords,” and it’s hardto peg the attendance at eventssponsored by outside promotersrenting the grounds for all the otherevents.The calendar has been fairly fullin recent years, he said. Many of theevents are weather-dependent, hesaid, so that in a given year, abeautiful weekend might attract largenumbers.The Back to the 50’s auto showin June is the largest non-fair event,Hammer said. “They had a recordnumber of auto entries a few yearsago. This year they came close” tothat record, he said, but the fair doesnot keep those records.The Minnesota Street RodAssociation posted 11,795 registeredvehicles attending the 2012 event.Lindstrom said that whileeconomic benefits may not be greatfor his city, fair personnel respond tocomplaints.“They are a good neighbor,”Lindstrom said.

TM8 P A R K B U G L E n A U G U S T 2 0 1 2Summer in the cityorAbove, Open Eye FigureTheatre brought its puppetshow, “The Adventures of KatieTomatie,” to Hampden Park onJune 27. Photo by Kristal LeebrickLeft, Fourth of July celebrantsbraved the heat and posed for agroup shot at the Langford Parkbandstand after the 65th annualFourth in the Park parade. (Seeanyone you know?) Photo by DaveHansenAlways Fresh!Meat, Bread & Produce.Gourmet Coffee andSandwiches Daily!2310 Como at Doswell / Open daily 7am - 10pm / 651-645-7360 / tntspeedy@msn.comsrrCarrie Christensen paints the spokes on the mermaid bike.Photo by Lori HamiltonBicycles built for youThere’s going to be a bee bike, a yarnbombbike, a mermaid bike, arainbow bike, a garden bike andmore wildly decorated two-wheelerson view come mid-August whenartist Carrie Christensen’sWayfinding Art Bike project isinstalled throughout St. AnthonyPark.Christensen launched theproject on July 18 with a publicExpert Tree Guy• Expert Diagnosis & Advice• Tree & Shrub Trimming• Bolting & Cabling• Tree Removal• FertilizingPhilip KlocksienConsulting Forester- Arborist- Tree InspectorCertified by:651.387.4512Treeguyphilip@msn.comSupporting Diversity In BothHuman & Natural Communitiespainting party at the District 12office, 890 Cromwell Ave. The nextpainting party will be heldWednesday, Aug. 8, from 12:30 to 2p.m. at Hampden Park. It will bemoved to the District 12 office ifthere is rain.The St. Anthony ParkCommunity Council and IrrigateArts are collaborating with local artistChristensen to develop a project toencourage non-motorized transit inand around the neighborhood.The decorated bikes will includedistance and directional signs andwill “radiate out from the CentralCorridor” into the rest of theneighborhood, Christensen said.Christensen is an urban plannerand landscape architect who lives inSt. Anthony Park. She says she oftenuses public art in her planning work.She’s been busy working withthe city to gain approval at the dozensites where the bikes will be installed.The bikes will be on display until thefirst snowfall, she said.—Kristal LeebrickTim AbrahamsonConstructionFine CarpentryGeneralContractor651-645-9775MN LIC #9174

A U G U S T 2 0 1 2 n P A R K B U G L E 9hot times inBuglelandWhy use Carter Ave.Frame Shop? Reason #38Fast service. Most framing projects completed in one week.Even quicker when needed.www.carteravenueframeshop.comhours: weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. / saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.“Birchbark” by Patty Paulus. Photo by Lori HamiltonIn the mood for a melody?Let your inner Billy Joel run free this summer. Check out the painted pianoin Milton Square that moved in on July 19. It will be open for passersbyto play during business hours through mid-September.The piano, a part of Keys 4/4 Kids’ Pianos on Parade, is a gift from theSchubert Club, which merged with the Music in the Park Series two years ago.Barry Kempton, the Schubert Club’s artistic and executive director, saidthe organization wanted to show its continued commitment to thecommunity of St. Anthony Park, where Music in the Park began under thedirection of St. Anthony Park resident Julie Himmelstrup, the artistic directorof the 34-year-old chamber music series.“We wanted to do something a little extra,” said Kempton. He describedthe commitment to Music in the Park and the neighborhood as “as strong asever.”The piano, painted by Patty Paulus, is called “Birchbark.” Paulus ismarried to Stephen Paulus, a Minnesota composer.The St. Paul-based nonprofit Keys 4/4 Kids has placed more than 20pianos outdoors in various venues in Minneapolis and St. Paul. A book ofpiano music accompanies the piano with music written by more than 20Minnesota composers, including Stephen Paulus.Muffuletta has volunteered to cover the piano at night and during rainyweather.—Kristal Leebrick

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Send information about areadeaths to Mary Mergenthal at mary.mergenthal@comcast.net or call 651-644-1650.Loretta EricksonLoretta Erickson, 79, of FalconHeights, died July 6.A prayer service will be heldSun., Aug. 5, at 4:30 p.m., at CorpusChristi Catholic Church in Roseville.Her funeral will follow on Monday,Aug. 6, at 11 a.m., at St. JosephCatholic Church, Moorhead, Minn.Leo GuertinLeo P. Guertin, 93, died June 18. Hegraduated from the University ofMinnesota School of Pharmacy. Heserved as a pharmacist and medic inthe U.S. 10th Army, 77th Division,before opening Guertin Drug Storesin St. Paul, one of which was in St.Anthony Park. That drugstore was atthe corner of Como and Carteravenues at the current site of theFinnish Bistro.Leo loved being with his familyand was known for his sense ofhumor. He enjoyed downhill skiing,golf and playing bridge. Leo was adevoted Roman Catholic.He is survived by his wife,Elizabeth; three sons, David(Myriam), Dan (Alice) and Rich(Sheryl); and a daughter, Elizabeth(Tore) Detlie; 11 grandchildren; and10 great-grandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated at St. Rose of Lima inRoseville on June 22, with intermentat Fort Snelling National Cemetery.Janet HelgenJanet Beggs Helgen, 78, of FalconHeights, died peacefully June 11 aftera second major stroke.Janet grew up with her parentsand sisters in Edina and was in thefirst graduating class of Edina HighSchool (1951). After graduatingfrom the University of Minnesota in1955, she taught elementary schoolin Minneapolis, San Francisco andRiver Forest, Ill., before settling in toteach for 26 years in Mahtomedi.Her favorite activities werehosting dinners for extended familyand friends, parties with "the bridgeclubs," traveling with her husband,chatting with the neighbors,canoeing, going to the orchestra andtheater, spending time at Deer Lakeand Sanibel Island and watching hergrandchildren grow. She was a sparkin many different groups—herimmediate family, the Beggs andBlakeman cousins, the group ofelementary and high school friends,Pi Phi sisters, Falcon Heightsneighbors and friends, OHA teachersand the Helgen clan.After a stroke in 2004 reducedher mobility (though not her abilityto attend parties, the theater and theorchestra), Janet lived for seven yearsat Presbyterian Homes of ArdenHills. The family thanks the staffthere that tended Janet with thegreatest care, affection and goodhumor.She was preceded in death byher daughter Melissa Lynn Brown.She is survived by her husband, LonHelgen; a son, Marshall Brown; anda daughter, Rachel Brown (LewAnderson); stepsons Erik Helgen(Marie McKeighan) and SteveHelgen (Ellen); eight grandchildren;and sisters Joan Booth (Fred) andJuly Wilson.A memorial service was heldJuly 21 at Plymouth CongregationalChurch in Minneapolis.Henrietta MillerHenrietta Lydia Miller (née Novy),96, died July 1. She was born on afarm just east of Barron, Minn., andattended a one-room school to 8thgrade. Then she roomed in Pine Cityand attended Pine City High School,graduating in the class of 1933. Sheattended Rasmussen School ofBusiness, then worked in theBiochemistry Department at theUniversity of Minnesota Morris.Lives Lived to 12The friendlyneighborhood drugstore is not a thing ofthe past!We’re on the verge ofa great AmericanRenaissance! We are theones we have been waitingfor. We can changesociety and our world!SchneiderDrugFighting for a just andcivil society.Supportcandidateswho will–– Unite us, not divide us.– Inspire the nobility ofour character, not ourprejudices and fears.– Articulate our need fora moral position inour world.All our violence,against women,immigrants, gays andlesbians will happenagain and again untilwe come to grips withour history of slavery.3400 University Ave. S.E.,Minneapolis, 612-379-7232M - F 8:30 - 7, Sat 8:30 - 61/4 mile west of Hwy. 280across from KSTPCommunityv COMO PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH—ELCAwww.comoparklutheran.org1376 Hoyt Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55108-2300, ph. 651-646-7127Handicapped accessibleSunday Worship Schedule:8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship (nursery care 8:15 – 11:30 a.m.)7 p.m. Como Evening Prayer WorshipHoly Communion on 1st and 3rd SundaysRides available for 10 a.m. worship- call before noon FridayVacation Bible School: July 30 – August 3. All are welcome! Call 651-646-7127Pastor Martin EricsonDirector of Music Ministry: Thomas Ferryv FALCON HEIGHTS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST1795 Holton St. at Garden, 651-646-2681www.falconheightsucc.orgSundays: 9:30 a.m. worship (summer hours through Aug. 26)Communion, first Sunday of the monthSept. 2 – regular Sunday worship hours begin (10:30 a.m.)An Open and Affirming, Just Peace church; handicap accessiblev HOLY CHILDHOOD CATHOLIC CHURCH1435 Midway Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55108. Handicap AccessibleRectory/office: 651-644-7495, www.holychildhoodparish.orgSunday Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 7:45 and 10 a.m.Daily Mass: 7:45 a.m. with Rosary following Mon.–Thurs. and 6:30 p.m. ThursdayConfession: Saturday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 9:30-10 a.m.v MT. OLIVE EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH—WELSwww.mtolive-wels.net, 651-645-25751460 Almond Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108Handicapped AccessibleSunday worship: 9 a.m.Pastor Al Schleusenerv PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH—ELCA1744 Walnut (at Ione), Lauderdale, 651-644-5440www.peacelauderdale.comSunday worship: 10 a.m.Reconciling in Christ CongregationAll are welcome. Come as you are.Worship Directoryv SPIRIT UNITED CHURCH3204 Como Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, 612-378-3602, www.spiritunited.comSundays: 10:30 a.m. Message and MusicAll are welcome. Come as you are. Handicap accessible.A leading-edge spiritual community emphasizing the Unity of Spirit—one Source in all.v ST. CECILIA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH2357 Bayless Place. 651-644-4502Website: www.stceciliaspm.orgHandicap accessibleSaturday Mass: 5 p.m. at the churchSunday Masses: 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the churchv ST. ANTHONY PARK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST2129 Commonwealth Ave. (corner of Commonwealth and Chelmsford)651-646-7173 www.sapucc.org9:15 a.m. worship (Summer hours Memorial Day through Labor Day)Pastor Victoria WilgockiGod Is Still Speakingv ST. ANTHONY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCHAll are welcome!www.sapumc.org , 2200 Hillside Ave. (at Como), 651-646-4859Pastor Melanie HomanSundays: 10 a.m. Worship celebration11 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments6:30 p.m. Free Young Adult Dinner in ParlorMonday: 7:30 p.m. Community Bible Study in Parlorv ST. ANTHONY PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH2323 Como Avenue W. 651-645-0371Staffed nursery available. Handicap accessiblePastors Glenn Berg-Moberg and Marc Ostlie-OlsonWeb, Facebook, & Twitter: SAPLCSunday worship: 10 a.m.v ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCHwww.stmatthewsmn.org The Rev. Blair A. Pogue, Rector2136 Carter at Chelmsford. 651-645-3058Sunday: 9 a.m. service (Summer schedule)Wednesday: 10 a.m. service, with Prayer and Bible Study at noon.Project Home: Our church serves as a temporary homeless shelter for families with youngchildren during the month of August. If you would like to learn more about this importantministry or assist during evening hours, please visit our website:www.stmatthewsmn.orgPlease join us. All are welcome!

A U G U S T 2 0 1 2 n P A R K B U G L E 11Murray Class of 1972 to meetThe Murray High School class of1972 is holding its 40th class reunionon Saturday, Aug. 11.Registration information can befound online at www.classmates.comor on Facebook at St. Paul MurrayHigh School Class of 1972.Need more information? CallHolly Glaeser, 612-418-5816 oremail hollyglaeser@gmail.com.4-H pie social is best everThe Northern Lights 4-H Club heldits annual pie and ice cream socialand fundraiser on the LutherSeminary grounds in St. AnthonyPark on Friday, June 1. NorthernLights is the largest 4-H Club inRamsey County with nearly 50members.Alisa Weber, the club’s outgoingadult leader, said the social was theclub’s best one ever.The St. Anthony Park bandserenaded hundreds of people whowere there visiting with friends andeating their choice among manyvarieties of pie. The weather wasnearly perfect.This annual fundraiser for theNorthern Lights also raised the mostmoney ever. This money is used forscholarships, meeting expenses andcharitable service events, such asmaking sandwiches for food shelves.The “social” has been heldannually since the mid-1980s. Priorto its current location on the LutherSeminary grounds, it was held at theSt. Anthony Park Bank parking lotuntil a new bank building wasconstructed a few years ago.The following donorscontributed to the event: DunnBros. Coffee at Como and Carter,Tim & Tom’s Speedy Market, St.Anthony Park Community Band,Luther Seminary, St. Anthony ParkLutheran Church, St. Anthony ParkUnited Church of Christ and BoyScout Troop 17.The Northern Lights clubthanks the St. Anthony Parkcommunity for its support.If you are interested in joining4-H with its many activities,Neighborsincluding making projects for thecounty and state fairs,demonstrations and other youthdevelopment activities, call AmySeth Gaffaney, 10, NorthernLights club reporter, said, “The4-H pie social was a tasty andfun experience.”Marshall, the new adult leader, at651-65-5248 or the Urban YouthDevelopment Office at theUniversity of Minnesota.Northern Lights meets once amonth at the LauderdaleCommunity Center during nonsummermonths.—Seth Gaffaney,club reporter, and David GaffaneyBluegrass jams, hot pepper jelliesEnter your hot pepper jams or jelliesin the second annual Hot ‘n’ SpicyJAMboree on Sunday, Aug. 5, duringthe Mosquito Bluegrass Jam at theFrank Rog Amphitheatre inRoseville’s Central Park.In addition to the contest, extrajars of jam and jelly will be for sale.Volunteers from the HarrietAlexander Nature Center put on thecontest, with proceeds from thecontest going to the nature center’sbudget for environmental education.Registration for the JAMboreebegins Monday, July 30, at theRoseville Parks and Recreation deskat City Hall, 2660 Civic CenterDrive. Along with the $5 fee, allentrants are required to submit twounlabeled half-pint jars of their jamor jelly for the contest. Registrationends at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. No lateentries will be allowed.The Mosquito Bluegrass Jamwill include an open jam sessionfrom 2 to 3:45 p.m. andperformances by the Wild GooseChase Cloggers, SasquatchWristwatch and the Roe FamilySingers.To find out more, go towww.CityofRoseville.com/Parks orcall 651-765-4262.Who put the ‘Rose’ in Roseville?Did you ever wonder what role thefamed architect Cass Gilbert playedin the story of Roseville? Or who putthe “Rose” in the city’s name?Find out about the history ofRoseville when the RosevilleHistorical Society presents EarlyDays in Rose Township, a programat the Roseville Library onWednesday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m.Speakers from the historical societywill show photos and talk about howfamilies lived, played and earnedtheir living in the “old days.”Whether you’re nostalgic for thedays of your childhood or maybewant the young people in your life toknow what Roseville was like in thedays before shopping malls,computer games and smart phones,join us for a fascinating lookbackward.Cultural Art Imbizo set for Aug. 18The Women’s Initiative For Self-Empowerment Inc., invites thepublic to its fifth annual Cultural ArtImbizo, on Saturday, Aug. 18, from11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at HamlinePark Plaza, 570 Asbury St., St. Paul.A $5 donation is suggested to helpunderwrite the cost of this event.The Imbizo will feature localartists, art workshops, internationalfood, entertainment and a silentauction. For more information, visitwww.womenof wise.org.NEWMusicInstructionInstrumentRentalsVienna Community Arts2380 Hampden Avenue, St. Paul651.808.5980 www.artsvienna.orgSt. Anthony Park Area Seniors presents: 2012 Senior Cinema Series“The Help” 2-4 p.m.Thursday, August 9, at SAP LibraryNominated for four Academy Awards, “The Help” is the story of three very different,extraordinary women in the racially charged climate of Mississippi during the 1960s.Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard,Allison Janney, Sissy Spacek and 2012 BestSupporting Actress Octavia Spencer.Contact the SAP library for more information.St. Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Ave.651-642-0411 / www.sppl.org2200 Hillside Ave. / 651-642-9052in St. Paul1383 Midway ParkwayB ranch and BoughTr ree Servicea nd Landscape CareTree Pruning & Removal/Shrub & Hedge MaintenanceTree and shrub selection and planting/Landscape pe Design & InstallISA Certified Arborist #MN-0343AOwner Operated-climbing specialistsFully Licensed and InsuredFree estimatesEmail: branchandbough@yahoo.com651.335.8655655Solid 1941 construction located just 1 blockfrom Como Park entrance. Plaster walls, covedceilings, hardwood floors and no care stuccoexterior. Remodeled kitchen, baths, and newerwindows.4 Bedroom 2 baths 2 car garage 2213 squarefeet. Fireplace in living room,great family home. $310,000.Nancy MeedenColdwell Banker BurnetOffice: 651-282-9650Mobile: 612-790-5053nmeeden@cbburnet.com

12 P A R K B U G L E n A U G U S T 2 0 1 2Lives Lived from 10CELEBRATE THEDOG DAYS OF SUMMER!Bring Fido in for a crunchy biscuit and get10% off a bottle of wine.**One discount per doggie owner in August, please.2236 Carter Avenue651-645-5178 www.thelittlewineshoppe.comIntroducing new stylistsStop in andsee our newlyremodeledspace! You'lllove ourmakeover!Diana Koren and Ruthann Ives2233 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul 55108651.647.9000 theresashair.comThank You from theFourth in the ParkCommittee!Patriot ($750 or more)Park Midway BankStarburst ($200 or more)Eileen AdamsMichael Burbach and Mary ThomasCarter Avenue Frame ShopThe Emily ProgramEmil Gustafson JewelersGary Johnson and Joan HershbellCharles Nauen and PJ PofahlPark ServiceThe Sparrs - Edina RealtyTim and Tom’s Speedy MarketSt. Anthony Park Booster ClubSt. Anthony Park HomeDavid VikSteve WellingtonFire Cracker ($100 or more)4th CommitteeLinda and Alain BaudryThe Bibelot ShopMead and June CavertColossal CaféJanet and Phil DuffTodd Grossmann, DDSBrenda and Mark HansenDave Hansen and Karen LillyPaul Kirkegaard, DDSRobb and Janet LagesonC. McKay, MDMuffulettaMarty Neus and Beth Brediel-NeusMark NolanPeapodsBen Quie & SonsSharrett’sGlen and Anna SkovholtSt. Anthony Park Dental ArtsJoan and Fred SteinhauserMark Steinhauser and Leslie KopietzThomas LandscapeEvelyn VikHilarion and Elizabeth WoronzoffSparkler ($50 or more)Kristin AndersonDorothy Belgum KnightEleanor and David BienhoffAnn and Kevin CommersComo Park High SchoolComplexions on CarterGarvin and Berniece DavenportWendell and Marjorie De BoerKent and Katherine EklundPaul and Ann FateThomas Fisher and Claudia WielgoreckiDerek Fried and Elisabeth CurrieWarren and Kiki GoreLisa Habeck and Frank SteenRobert and Alice HausmanPaul and Rebecca HirdmanKristal Leebrick and Don StrykerDavid LeitzkeJane Leonard and Loretto LippertThe Little Wine ShoppeKathy MagnusonMicawbersMinnesota Women’s PressGregory MittonBjorn and Margot MonsonMurray Junior High SchoolNelson Financial ServicesMary and Brian NerneyBruce and Patricia PerrizoAnthony PfaffGary and Teresa ReinecciusJames Roehrenbach, State Farm InsuranceSt. Anthony Park Elementary SchoolSalon In the ParkSharon SandgrenThomas and Janelle SchnadtJon Schumacher and Mary BriggsCarolyn ShepherdSusan Stacey and Brad MeinholdRobert and Mavis StraughnSubwayBlaine and Cindy ThrasherCindy Tong and Robert DenisonAnna Lisa TookerBruce and Alisa WeberArlene West and Kevin BevisMichael Whitney and Susan McCarthyThomas Wulling and Marilyn BensonA few years later, she moved toSt. Paul and worked as a secretarywith the Biochemistry Departmentat the University of Minnesota St.Paul Campus. It was called CerealChemistry at that time.She met Philip Miller at theProm Ball Room on Dec. 1, 1949.They married in 1958 and madetheir home on Priscilla Street in St.Anthony Park.She retired in 1980. Shevolunteered for many years with theMetropolitan Senior FederationTravel Committee. She also servedon the Park Bank Senior Committeeand was an active member of the St.Anthony Park Leisure Center. Shelived at 1666 Coffman in FalconHeights for a time, then moved toEagle Crest Commons.She is survived by her husband.Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated July 6 at Corpus ChristiCatholic Church in Roseville, withinterment at Fort Snelling NationalCemetery.Iris and Ed SlettomIris I. Slettom, 94, died May 30. Herhusband of 68 years, World War IIveteran Ed Slettom, 90, died fourdays later on June 3. Both died atGolden Horizons in Aitkin, Minn.,where they lived together the pastfour years.Thank you to our St. Anthony Park neighbors and businesses for your generous support of the 4th of July celebrationheld in Langford Park. This event is made possible because of your volunteer time and financial contributions. It is withappreciation that we thank individuals and businesses that contributed at least $50 to our community celebration:They lived in St. Anthony Parkfrom 1951 to 2008. Iris graduatedfrom Lynd (Minn.) Public Schoolsand St. Cloud State Teachers College.She taught first grade in St. Paul Parkand Fairmont, Minn., for six years.She served on the Group Health(now Health Partners) board ofdirectors for 16 years. Iris taughtSunday school, was a Boy Scout denmother and was active in many othercommunity groups.Ed was raised on a farm nearLittle Falls, Minn. Growing up, hewas active in 4-H and FutureFarmers of America and served asstate president in 1939. He receiveda degree in agriculture from theUniversity of Minnesota and was amember of FarmHouse fraternity.He taught vocational agriculturein Fairmont, where he met Iris. Theymarried in 1944. Ed was RiceCounty agricultural extension agentin Faribault, Minn., from 1946 to1951, deputy commissioner ofagriculture from 1951 to 1956 andexecutive director of the MinnesotaAssociation of Cooperatives from1956 to 1986.When Ed retired in 1986, heand Iris divided their time betweenSt. Paul and their lakeside farm inGlen, Minn.Ed and Iris were members of St.Anthony Park United Church ofChrist for 60 years.They are survived by a daughter,Mary Jo Rajala (John); three sons,Bill, John (Jeanyne) and Robert(Faye); four grandchildren; and fivegreat-grandchildren. Iris is survivedby her sisters, Mary Sweadner ofChicago, Ill., and Peggy Cobb ofAtlanta, Ga.A service was held July 26 at St.Anthony Park United Church ofChrist.Russell SolstadRussell V. Solstad, 89, died peacefullyJune 18. He was a World War IIveteran, longtime employee andretiree of Control Data Corp., and alifetime member of Como ParkLutheran Church.He was preceded in death by hiswife, Irene; a grandson, MatthewYoung; and two brothers, Waldo andLester. He is survived by two sons,Thomas (Merri) and James (Norma);five grandchildren; a great-grandson;and a sister, Jeanette Firth.A memorial service was heldJune 22 at Como Park LutheranChurch.Robert SpaceRobert W. Space, 81, died June 21.He is survived by his wife of 60 years,Jane; his children, SusanMcCullough, Bill (Michelle), David(Reenie) and Diane (Bob) Merriam;10 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated June 27 at HolyChildhood Catholic Church inComo Park, with interment at FortSnelling National Cemetery.Ronald UrbanskiRonald E. Urbanski, 72, of ComoPark, died unexpectedly July 13.He is survived by his wife,Jennifer; children, Melissa (AndrewHalaby) Urbanski, Bridget (Marc)Allard and Peter Urbanski; twograndchildren; and brother, Bill(Joan) Urbanski; and sister, DarleneShearers.Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated July 21 at Church of theHoly Childhood in Como Park.Robert VandenheuvelRobert Louis Vandenheuvel, 78, diedJune 18, after battling brain cancerfor nearly four years. He graduatedfrom Murray High School 60 yearsago and raised his family on LudlowStreet in St. Anthony Park.He was preceded in death byhis brothers. He is survived byJeannine, his wife of 58 years; hissons, R. Rik, D. Scott (Dawn) and J.Marty (Kim); five grandchildren; andfour great-grandchildren.A memorial service was heldJune 30 at United PresbyterianChurch in Rockford, Minn.Crossword puzzle answersHere are the answers to Dave Healy’s crossword puzzle, which appeared onpage 12 of our July issue.We attempt to include the names of all who contributed to support the Fourth in the Park celebration. If your name has notbeen included, please excuse the omission and let us know so that we may properly recognize your gift. To donate online, justgo to www.sapfoundation.org and click on the "Donate Now" button in the upper right hand corner. You'll be taken to the FoundationGiveMn.org page which features the "4th in the Park" among projects to support. Or mail your donation to:Fourth in the Park Committee, PO Box 8062, St. Paul, MN 55108.

A U G U S T 2 0 1 2 n P A R K B U G L E 13AUGUSTEvents1 WEDNESDAYEnglish Conversation Circle, everyWednesday at 4 p.m., St. AnthonyPark librarySt. Anthony Park Book Club, “TheImmortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” byRebecca Skloot, 6:30 p.m., St.Anthony Park library3 FRIDAYMovie night: “Rediscovering MaryMagdalene,” 7 p.m., Spirit UnitedChurch. Free popcorn. Discussionfollows movie. Donations accepted.7 TUESDAYWendy’s Wiggle Jiggle & Jam, 10:30a.m., St. Anthony Park libraryNational Night Out: 6 p.m. potluckdinner at Alden Square Gazebo, Irishband Dunquin performs at 7 p.m.International and Domestic Adoption,6-8:30 p.m., Children’s Home Society& Family Services (CHSFS)8 WEDNESDAYMinnesota’s Waiting Children,6-8p.m., CHSFS14 TUESDAYArtstart, 10:30 a.m., St. AnthonyPark libraryAdoptive Parents Group: for parentsAn investmentfor the future.Protect your family and your home byinvesting in a Garlock-French roof.of children who were in foster care.Open to any family, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,CHSFS16 THURSDAYPark B4 Dark, north St. AnthonyPark business district, 5-8 p.m.Something New: Make your ownearrings with Beverly Golberg and SueRohricht. Drop-spindle spinning demowith Judy Payne and needle feltingdemo with Sue Swanson, 5-9 p.m.18 SATURDAYPioneer Sampler, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,Gibbs Farm MuseumTeen Movie Madness: “Lord of theRings Part II,” noon-4 p.m., St.Anthony Park libraryTeen Adoptees Group: Grades 9-12.Meet and socialize with other adoptedteens, 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m., CHSFS21 TUESDAYScience Museum of Minnesota, 10:30a.m., St. Anthony Park Library25 SATURDAYInternational and Domestic Adoption,9-11:30 a.m., CHSFS26 SUNDAYSunday Afternoon Reading Group,“Tortilla Curtain” by T.C. Boyle, 2:30At Garlock-French Corporation we guaranteeour workmanship and you can feel secureknowing your Garlock-French roof will giveyou years of trouble-free service. We takecare of all the details, so you won’t have to.We’ve provided homeowners quality roofingsolutions for 80 years.We’ve been up on roofs longer, and it shows.p.m. Micawber’s BooksBLOCK NURSE EXERCISESt. Anthony Park Area Seniors blocknurse exercise classes meet at thesetimes and places:Tuesdays & Fridays, St. Anthony Parklibrary, 2245 Como Ave., 3-4 p.m.Mondays & Thursdays, Seal High Rise,825 Seal St., 12:30-1:30 p.m.Wednesdays, SAP United MethodistChurch, 2200 Hillside Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m.CONTACT INFORMATION:Alden Square is located 1 blocksoutheast of the Como and Raymondintersection between Brewster Streetand Gibbs AvenueChildren’s Home Society & FamilyServices (CHSFS), 1605 Eustis St.,651-646-7771Gibbs Museum, 2097 W. LarpenteurAve., 651-646-8629Micawber’s Books, 2238 CarterAve., 651-646-5506Spirit United Church, 3204 ComoAve. S.E., Minneapolis, 612-378-3602St. Anthony Park library, 2245Como Ave., 651-642-0411We'veMoved!Our newaddress is:2057 Snelling Ave. N.RosevilleSOURCE COMICS & GAMES651-645-0386 www.sourcecandg.comOpen 10:00am to 9:00pm Mon-Sat & Noon - 6:00 pm Sunday!Community Events is sponsored bySt. Paul’s awardwinning developer andmanager of high qualitycommercial andresidential real estateOffice Space v Retail shopsResidential CondominiumsCelebrating 80 years of providing homeowners peace of mind.Roofing Division • Cedar Preservation Division • Solar DivisionChimney Division • Sheet Metal Division • Roof Maintenance Division2301 East 25th Street, Minneapolis • 612-722-7129Garlock-French.com • MN License #BC001423651-292-9844www.wellingtonmgt.com

14 P A R K B U G L E n A U G U S T 2 0 1 2100 Artists1 Location!Local ArtistsGift Shoppe2301 Como Ave. St. Paul / 651-646-2423hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 and Sun 12-4www.SomethingNewInThePark.wordpress.comYour friendly neighborhood salonconvenient . cozy . experiencedfor an appointment call651-645-2666Salon in the Park2311 Como Ave., St. Anthony ParkNew life atBuck’s siteBy Roger BergersonBusiness NewsA business resurgence continues onthe northwest corner of the Snellingand Larpenteur intersection inFalcon Heights with the opening ofthe Cox Insurance building.The building at 1639Larpenteur Ave., which first openedin 1959 as a Robert Hall Clothingstore, combines the footprint andstructural elements of the formerBuck’s Unfinished Furniture with anew front addition.Immediately west of Stout’sPub, it’s the new home of CoxInsurance Associates, Otto &Associates law firm and HermesFloral, the latter moving from itslongtime location across Larpenteur.Cox Insurance, the building’sowner, formerly was located atFairview and County Road D (as wasOtto & Associates), but the agency’ssteady growth generated a need forlarger quarters and more parking,according to Taylor Cox. He is aninsurance adviser who represents thethird generation in a family-ownedbusiness that was founded 60 yearsago.“We also wanted a more centrallocation and a building that we couldput our own mark on,” said Cox. “Alot of our employees live in theRoseville/Falcon Heights area and areinvolved in the community, so wewere committed to relocating in thearea if at all possible. And by makingimprovements to the property, wehope to be a real asset to thisneighborhood.”Two entrances on Larpenteurhave been eliminated, and the asphaltparking lot in front of the buildingremoved and replaced bylandscaping. Parking has shifted tothe east and west sides of thebuilding, with access from St. Mary’sand Fry streets, respectively. Inaddition, a new privacy fence hasYou have ONE face.Care for your complexionwith the very best themarket has to offer.By Appointment:• Facials • Makeup• Waxing • Tinting• Peels • MicrodermPosing with a depiction of the new building are, left to right, KevinSchroeder, Ryan Wagenman and Taylor Cox of Cox Insurance. Photoby Roger Bergersonbeen installed at the rear of theproperty.The renovation was plannedwith the environment in mind, Coxsaid. For example, concrete andbricks have been salvaged and reused.Skylights provide natural lightingand the use of recycled carpeting willeliminate the off-gassing associatedwith new carpeting and promotehealthy indoor air quality. A raingarden at the rear of the building willhelp control run-off, as will prairiegrasses planted on the roof that alsohelp insulate the building.The company is interested ininstalling solar equipment at somepoint in the future, Cox said.His father, Ric Cox, themanaging principal of the firm, is anaccomplished potter, so it’s notsurprising that there will be an artgallery on site featuring the work ofFalafel maker Erica Strait will bringher falafel stand indoors this monthto the former Caribe site onRaymond Avenue. Known for herfood truck at Twin Cities farmersmarkets, Strait says she plans to openFoxy Falafel the last week of July.At press time, she wasn’t sure ofthe exact opening day, but hours willbe 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. until fall, whenshe plans to open for dinner hoursand weekend brunch.Strait will turn the 40-seatrestaurant at 791 Raymond Ave. intoa counter-service falafel shop. Menulocal artists. There are also plans tooffer some of the building’s commonareas for use by community groups.Understandably, Falcon HeightsMayor Peter Lindstrom is glad to seeactivity at a site that’s been vacant fortwo years. “We’re thrilled to see themgo in there; it’s going to be a beautifulbuilding,” he said. Lindstrom saidthings are definitely looking up in thearea, given the Stout’s opening lastyear. One setback was the loss of theSource Comics & Games, whichmoved out of the property east ofStout’s to the old Hollywood Videosite on Snelling Avenue in Roseville.“I’d be shocked if that propertyis empty for long, though,”Lindstrom added, “It’s such a primelocation, with 15,000 cars a daypassing on Larpenteur and 40,000on Snelling.”Foxy Falafel to open last week of JulyDAN BANE CPA, LLCCertified PublicAccountantProviding Individual &Business Tax Service.plans are traditional falafel and beetand curry falafel with ingredientscoming from local farmers markets.Strait is also known for hercomplimentary pickle bar, and sheplans to add new items such as turkeyshawarma, chicken gyro andmerguez meatballs. 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16 P A R K B U G L E n A U G U S T 2 0 1 2Same local ownership,proudly serving our community• Brakes • Tires • Exhaust• Batteries • Suspension• Foreign & Domestic• Walk-in Oil Changes• Snowplowing• Touchless Car Wash• Lock Out/Jump Start Service• Service Check Points• Diesel Fuel• Full Service Gasoline• Emergency ServicePark Service Inc.2277 Como Avenue651-644-4775651-644-1134Both stations open7 days a weekStop in for fresh,hand-made food itemsincluding:pizzas, deli sandwiches,and meals-2-go.FREE smallfountain sodawith purchase of hotcase food itemComo Raymond BP2102 Como Avenue651-646-2466Hermes Floral moves to new siteBy Roger BergersonEveryone at Hermes Floral isconvinced that the move acrossLarpenteur will make business, well,bloom.“People thought we wereclosed,” says co-owner Sandy Biedler,“which is why we’re so excited aboutthe increased visibility that the newbuilding will give us. Architecturally,it’s going to be eye-catching and ourspace inside will be very attractive,with an open floor plan.”Biedler and Alan DeGrand wereHermes Floral employees whobought the operation from ownersDon and Jim Hermes in July 2011.At that point, the Hermes brothersclosed the wholesale floral operationthat was housed in a building justwest of the retail store. Then, the newowners shut down the garden centeron the retail site because it was nolonger profitable.The overall effect was that the 3-plus-acre parcel took on somethingBy Kristal LeebrickOne of the newest businesses tomove into the Raymond-Universityarea is Fawn Friday KettlebellTraining, a strengthtrainingstudio that offersprivate and group classes.Fawn Friday, theproprietor, will moveinto her new digs at2324 Endicott St.—twoblocks east of RaymondAvenue betweenBradford and Herseystreets and south ofEnergy Park Drive—onAug. 1. She had beenoffering classes andtraining in buildings inof a deserted air, despite the fact thatHermes Floral continued in businesswith flowers for retail sale, delivery,weddings and funerals, as well as agift shop stocked with the creationsof local artists.(Although the business retainsthe Hermes name, the land that hasbeen in the family for more than 100years is now for sale. Don Hermessaid it was “premature” to talk aboutprospects for future use.)Looking around the old store,Georgi Sawdy, lead floral designer,said, “We have so much wasted spacehere now. The new store will notonly be more efficient, it’ll bewelcoming. We won’t be coming outof the back when a customer comesin, we’ll be out in front all along. Andwe’ll be doing floral design out in theopen, so people can watch if theywant to.”There will also be a new, largerwalk-in cooler, so customers can goin and select the flowers they want.Little Canada and Highland Park.Moving into south St. AnthonyPark is a good fit for her because shelives in Como Park and the location’seasy access off Highway 280 willmake it convenient forher clients to get to her,she said.Friday has beenteaching kettlebelltraining for just over fiveyears. Kettlebells areancient Russian ballshapedweights withhandles on them thatpractitioners swing inmovements that aremeant to improvecoordination, balanceHermes Floral co-owners AlanDeGrand and Sandy BiedlerPhoto by Roger BergersonBiedler said she thinks it’simportant that the store isn’t movingfar, so that there’s continuity incustomers’ minds. “Our lease wasexpiring, so this opportunity camealong at just the right time,” she said.Kettlebell studio latest addition in south St. AnthonyFawn FridayPhoto by Genevieve Rossand strength. The iron balls are anefficient way to do any of that, Fridaysaid.Friday didn’t start her fitnesscareer with kettlebells. “I thought Iwas going to teach yoga,” she said,“but I went back to school to be afitness trainer and absolutely fell inlove with strength training.”Her more than 15 years ofstudying yoga gives her a uniqueperspective to the way she teachesstrength, Friday says. And so does herwork as a competitive lifter. Friday isa Minnesota state and nationalrecord holder in power and weightlifting.Friday’s clients include“marathon runners, triathletes,people who are obese and want tochange that, people who have hadinjuries and are trying to heal.” Sheeven works with a curler, she said.On Saturday, Aug. 4, Friday’sstudio will host a special kettlebellclass with Tracy Reifkind, author ofThe Swing, published byHarperCollins. Reifkind lost morethan 120 pounds at the age of 41after she began kettlebell training.Find out more about the studioat www.fawnfriday.com.Thursday, August 165:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Historic Saint Anthony Park