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IN THIS ISSUENicollet Open Streets pg. 1

Nicollet Votes pg. 1

Youth Farm pg. 1

Around Lyndale pg. 2

ESL Position Available pg. 3

Walking the Green Path pg. 4

Volunteer Opportunities pg. 4

Redeemer Writers Group pg. 5

LNBA Update pg. 6

Bike Patrol pg. 7

Garden Tour Recap pg. 8

Community Voices pg. 8

A Great Thyme pg. 9

Neighborhood Meetings pg. 10

Lawn & Garden Tips pg. 11

General Membership pg. 12

Committee Spotlingt pg. 13

Clases de Inglés pg. 14

Hosmer Concerts pg. 15

Community Calendar pg. 16

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General Membership Preview

No General Membership Meeting in August

Join us for the next General Membership Meeting Monday, September 22nd, 6:30-8:00 pm

at Painter Park (620 34th St. W.)Where we will be hearing about the new Seward

Co-op and vote on changing the name of the General Membership Meeting

by Jennifer Arnold

In the last presidential election, 92 percent of registered voters in Lyndale, Kingfi eld, Whittier and Stevens Square neighborhoods voted. Such turnout is vastly diff erent from the turnout for the 2010 election, a non-presidential election, when only 57 percent of registered voters in our neighborhoods voted. Th is is a diff erence of nearly 7,000 voters!

Th e biggest problem is the retention rate, which how many fi rst-time voters in one election vote in the next. New voters in 2008 returned to the polls at a rate of 33 percent in our neighborhoods. Th at means most new voters in 2008 didn’t vote in 2010.

Th is is a sign that we’re not making our democracy work for us in non-presidential election years. Our neighborhoods are having much less say in how our state and country are run in non-presidential elections. Th is aff ects our community in a really deep way.

To help make sure our communities are fully represented this election season, Kingfi eld, Whittier, Lyndale and Stevens Square are getting together to get people excited in our neighborhoods about the upcoming election and turn people out to vote!

We’re going to host 32 door knocking events between the four neighborhoods, knock on over 9,000 doors and have over 1,000 conversations. At these knocks we plan to register voters and encourage registered voters to get out to the polls. We’re also going to talk about what’s going on in the neighborhood and help people get to know their neighbors.

Our goal is to increase the turnout in our neighborhoods to 65 percent.

Nicollet Votes ✔

We Need Your Help to Make Nicollet Open Streets a Great Eventby Mark Hinds

On Sunday, September 14th the Lyndale and Kingfi eld Neighborhoods will be welcoming thousands of people to our community as a part of the Nicollet Open Streets event. Th is is an exciting opportunity to show off the new Nicollet Avenue and all the great things going on in our neighborhoods.

Kingfi eld and Lyndale have been working with local businesses, nonprofi ts, and community volunteers for months to plan what we hope becomes our neighborhoods’ biggest annual festival.

In other areas Open Streets events have drawn people from all over the metro area to see parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul that they’ve never been to

before. Th ose of us who live here know what we have to off er, but this is our chance to show off how great our neighborhoods are to a much bigger audience.

Th ere are a lot of fun things in the works for the day. Th ere’s going to be a lot of live music, ping pong, bingo, games for kids and adults, and we’re working on yoga, dancing, and lots of other fun things. Th is is also going to be a great opportunity to show off food from all the fantastic restaurants popping up along Nicollet – so come hungry that day.

To make everything work we need your help! Th ere is a huge need for volunteers leading up to the event and especially on

Sunday, September

14thLyndale and Kingfield

Neighborhoods12:00-5:00 pm

Lake to 46th St.

20 Years of Youth Farm – A Milestone Anniversary

Mimi, Anahi, and Dulce with kale ready to be sent home with Youth Farmers.

by Phil Rooney

On June 24, youth across the Twin Cities kicked off Youth Farm’s 20th summer! What started in a tiny vacant lot in the Lyndale Neighborhood with one adult, 10 neighborhood kids, and a VW bus, has grown to be one of the largest and most infl uential youth organizations in the country, one which engages over 800 youth leaders in food and farming every year. You are invited to be part of a year-long celebration of all we have accomplished since 1995, and to share our dreams and goals for the next 20 years.

Nicollet Open Streets, cont’d. on pg 5.

Youth Farm cont’d. on pg 7.Nicollet Votes cont’d. on pg 6.

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ContributorsArticles: Jennifer Arnold, Pastor Meta Carlson, Robert Dahlstrom, Mary Alette Davis, Elizabeth Glidden, Heidi Haner, Lenief Heimstead, Sgt. Michael Heyer, Mark Hinds, Katie Jensen, Gil Maple, Mary Ann Maple, Deana Miller, Aryca Myers, Norma Pietz, Phil Rooney, Brenda Sauer, Mary Ann Schoenberger, Taylor Shevey, Daniel Swenson-Klatt.Photos: Phil Rooney, Ann Leitel, Daniel Swenson-Klatt.

Lyndale Neighborhood News

Lyndale Neighborhood News is published monthly to provide residents informa-tion about the activities of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA).

Lyndale Neighborhood News welcomes and encourages contributions from residents and businesses. Please contact the Lyndale Neighborhood News with opinion letters, ar-ticles, and calendar events.

Submissions may be edited for length, clar-ity, relevance to the Lyndale coverage area, and libel considerations. Anonymous contri-butions will not be printed. Opinions are the writers’ own and not those of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association.

LNA is a 501(c)3 organization and does not endorse any political candidates.

Lyndale Neighborhood Association

Board Members:Taylor Rub - President

Roberto de la Riva - Vice-PresidentRobert Dahlstrom - Secretary Jennifer Chilstrom - Treasurer

Jonathan BeckelTim CowderyAdriana LaraTricia SilpalaRyan Stopera

Natasha VillanuevaMelissa Winship

LNA StaffMark Hinds [email protected] Pietz [email protected] Tickle [email protected] Myers [email protected] Shevey [email protected] Arnold [email protected] Croes [email protected] Abdi [email protected] Hagler, Ad Sales(612) 825-7780 [email protected]

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The deadline for the September issue is Tuesday, August 26th.

Lyndale Community Dinner

Each Wednesdayat 6:00 pm in Banquet Room

Zion Lutheran Church128 West 33rd Street

Free will offering

THE LYNDALE COMMUNITY DINNER welcomes everyone for delicious, healthy food on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm. Come learn more about the groups that meet during dinner and the monthly gluten-free and halal menus. We can’t wait to take the party outside this summer. If you’re looking for a new way to volunteer in the neighborhood, help us haul tables and food outside for these festive dinners in June, July and August!

The Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is an award winning, nationally recognized community-based organization in South Minneapolis on the cutting edge of community development. LNA is currently seeking regular and substitute childcare providers for the Lyndale English as a Second Language (ESL), the Women’s Leadership Program, and the monthly general membership meeting. Free childcare is integral to the success of our programs, allowing neighborhood parents to participate. Compensation is $11/hour. English classes are held at Zion Church, located at 33rd and Pillsbury, Mon/Tue/Thu evenings; the Women’s Leadership Program (every other Saturday morning), and monthly general membership meeting (last Monday of the month in the evening) are held at Painter Park.

Primary Duties &Responsibilities

Childcare providers are responsible for children aged 2

and up. Main duties include:

1. Preparing and tidying the classroom space2. Providing childcare to children aged 2 and up3. Registering new children and completing attendance forms

General Qualifications:

• Childcare and youth development experience

• Good leadership and personal organizational skills

• Experience working with diverse communities

A criminal background check is required as part of the hiring process.

To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter to Lynne Croes, [email protected]. Questions can be sent by e-mail or phone at (612) 824-9402, ext. 13. LNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lyndale Seeks Childcare Providers

Around Lyndale – Thinking About Community Leadershipby Mark Hinds

The past few weeks we’ve been having a lot of conversations around the office about what is community leadership and what it means to be a community leader. As you might imagine this is a pretty important topic for an organization whose whole reason for existence is to help community members shape their neighborhood.

What is really interesting to me is how different people’s answers are when you ask them about community leadership. For a lot of people community leaders are people who are in positional leadership positions; these are people who are elected officials or have leadership roles in local nonprofits, churches, schools, etc. that are based on the position they have.

The type of leadership I have the most respect for is people who lead by example – essentially the doers who get things done, which is different then positional leadership, because their ability to lead comes from earning people’s respect and by bringing people together based more on the idea itself then the person’s position in the community.

I have seen the two go together many times, but one of the

biggest problems I see in our community is a person’s ability to be a community leader isn’t always a requirement for becoming a positional community leader and most of the times it’s the positional community leaders who have control over most of the community’s resources.

A big reason why LNA is so focused on leadership development is that we know we are always going to be an organization where people’s involvement ebbs and flows as things change in their lives. This really struck home this past July at the first meeting of LNA’s new Board. As someone who has been around awhile, the past couple of years it has felt like I’ve been watching a generational change take place as many of the board members who were around when I started have cycled off and community members who are newer to the neighborhood have stepped up to take their place.

Having gotten to know many of the people who have been involved in the neighborhood over the past twenty years, this shift feels like something that has happened many times in the organization’s history.

It makes sense people move in, get involved, have kids, or

change jobs, get less involved, and then as things change hopefully get more involved again. I think it works as long as there is respect for the work that’s been done before and an openness to evolve as the neighborhood changes.

The constant change in leadership is why we are so focused on incorporating leadership development throughout our work. It’s a big reason why we have invested so much time and energy into the Women’s Leadership Program, why so many of the trainings and workshops we host are open to the whole community, and why we are always asking people to help lead things.

Overtime I have come to believe that the quality of leadership in a community has an enormous impact on the quality of life in a community and the better communities are at identifying and supporting leaders the better off they will be compared to communities that just let things happen.

Around Lyndale is a monthly column about Lyndale and LNA written by Mark Hinds, who is the Executive Director of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association. He can be reached at [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 16.Would you like to see

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Lyndale Neighborhood News.

We’re looking for people interested inwriting articles or in selling ads.

Interested, contact Mark [email protected].

by Aryca Myers

When talking about growing up in a small town in Western North Dakota, Volunteer Committee member Ann Leitel says, “I was not cool because I didn’t rodeo. I wore jelly shoes and didn’t have a belt buckle associated with barrel roping.” Th is is one of Ann’s great skills, painting a picture with a few statements; with this one statement I could see Ann in the 80’s rocking her jellies out in ranch country.

Ann’s father was a Lutheran minister in North Dakota and subsequently spent many an evening sitting in church basements talking to the “little old ladies” and serving coff ee. “I know my way around a church basement and it was there I learned I really love lutefi sk.” Th ese days Ann still attends lutefi sk dinners, which tend to happen in church basements, and really enjoys connecting with people in a familiar setting.

As a photographer and overall creative person, Ann spends her days “making things pretty” for an internal creative team at Target. Her images are used primarily for social media including facebook, twitter, instagram, and www.target.com. “I never guessed I would be working in corporate America, but it is a good fi t. I feel fortunate to not have to work in a cube farm” she says.

Ann has also spent the last ten years being an “always student” at the Northern Clay Center

honing her pottery skills. As a student of the Center she takes classes, works to help maintain the studio, and loads and unloads the kiln. She says that ultimately she will become a studio artist, where she rents space at the studio, but is happy spending time where her urge to create comes together with her love of community.

As a Lyndale community member for about eleven years, Ann originally moved into the neighborhood because a friend was going to be living next door. She’s lived in the same building for all that time and has coordinated the National Night Out Party for the past six or seven years.

Her introduction to LNA came through the Crime and Drug committee where she and a

number of fellow tenants went to a meeting due to a problem tenant. She is also “one of the Walkers clan” donning a yellow hat and walking the neighborhood.

“Th is is one of the things I really like about LNA, is that there is a wide variety of ways to hop in, people can fi t in so many diff erent ways. LNA has so many diff erent arms, servicing a lot of the community” she says.

Ann also likes Lyndale because of the location and most of all the diversity. With both Ann’s work in Lyndale and her involvement with the Northern Clay Center, she says she “gravitates towards community endeavors, love to have community around me.”

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Th e Lyndale Neighborhood Association’s ESL Program serves English Language Students in Lyndale and the surrounding neighborhoods. Th e purpose of the program is to provide high-quality English instruction and to help students become more connected to their community.

ESL Teachers are responsible for leading one of Lyndale’s ESL classes. LNA currently off ers a variety of ESL classes each week. Classes are held in off -site locations in the Lyndale neighborhood. LNA is currently looking for a teacher for one of our evenings classes that meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Th ursdays from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.

Th is is a 15 hour a week position that includes a half-hour of prep time for every hour of class time.

General Qualifi cations:• Bachelors degree with TEFL/TESOL certifi cation or MN teaching license required; current MN teaching licensure preferred

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching ESL required; previous experience with a multi-level class a plus

• Comprehensive understanding of adult learning

• Ability to relate eff ectively with people of other cultures and varying educational backgrounds; ability to respond eff ectively to individual and cultural needs as well as diff erent learning styles

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working with volunteers a plus

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:• Develop lesson plans and provide high-quality instruction to adult English language learners

• Diff erentiate instruction for a multi-level student group

• Structure class to eff ectively utilize volunteer tutors

• Provide volunteers instructions on utilizing the daily lesson plan

• Guide volunteers on how best to support students • Use attendance record sheets and MNABE database to track student attendance and progress

• Register new students and administer CASAS assessments

• Organize room for instruction, moving tables and setting up white boards

• Assist with outreach for the program

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities

• Attend program and LNA staff meetings, trainings, and events as directed

• Other duties as assigned

Compensation:Compensation for the ESL Teaching position is $20 to $22/hr

Th is position will be open until fi lled with the review of applications starting on Monday, August 18th. Th e position will begin in early September. To apply for this position send a resume and cover letter to:

Lynne Croes,ESL Program Manager3537 Nicollet AvenueMinneapolis, MN [email protected]

LNA Seeks Evening ESL Teacher

Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Leitel

Ann Leitel of the Walkers’ Clan.

by Deana Miller and Pastor Meta Carlson

September is Recovery Awareness Month!You can help by donating or walking with the team from Zion Church! Join us for the walk at Lake of the Isles on Saturday, September 20th.• www.minnesotarecovery.org• www.crowdrise.com/ walkforrecovery2014.

School Supplies Drive for Lyndale School!Help collect school supplies for kids at Lyndale. We’ll organize and sort everything collected on Sunday, September 7th at 11:00 am in the Banquet Room. Refreshments are provided. All are welcome!

Fat and Regular Crayons, Wide Lined Notebook Paper, #2

Pencils, Dry Erase Markers, Glue Sticks, Colored Pencils, Washable Markers, Scissors, Yellow Highlighters, spiral Notebooks, Erasers, Clorox Wipes, Kleenex, Paper Towels, Zip Lock Bags, Construction Paper, Hand Sanitizer, Pencil Boxes, Printer Paper, Backpacks (no wheels).

ZOOM House Ice Cream SocialJoin us for an Ice Cream Social at ZOOM! Sunday, September 7th, 12:00-2:00 pm.

• Meet residents and other friends of ZOOM• Take an Apartment Tour• Ice Cream, Photo Booth and Family Fun!

Hosted by Zion Church128 W. 33rd Street (next door to ZOOM)

Zion Church News

by Daniel Swenson-Klatt

Sometimes it takes a little disruption to actually get a message through. For me, at the end of June, it was an Achilles tendon injury that found a way to be that disruption.

Although I had been making it a high priority for my business and myself to reshape my role around the café and take on more “owner” roles and less “at the counter” roles, months kept passing by without any real substantive changes. Somehow, what was once a temporary fi x, had become a permanent solution. I was willing to keep saying that my additional roles and additional hours were not how I wanted to defi ne my work day, but I had no real strategy in place to end the pattern. No timeline, no end time. When was I going to learn?

Th en I got a message that informed me that the time had arrived. Unable to walk, unable to even stand, I had a new perspective provided to me by the very nature of having to lay fl at with my leg elevated.

Th e doctor didn’t even blink when he announced after I had described my typical day at work, “Well, you won’t be doing that.” Th e time had come to change my role, like it or not. I got that message again when the directions given to me after surgery were to make no business decisions for a few days, while medications wore off . I was getting an enforced “stay-cation.” Although my “resting” was uncomfortable a lot of the time, I began to appreciate the diff erent pace, the quiet, the time away from the action.

And so the past month has been the kind of learning experience that can only come from dramatic change. Quickly. Sloppy. Habit-breaking withdrawal. Uncertainty and anxiety. But, along the way, growth and adjustment. Changing priorities and expectations. A willingness to accept help in lots of ways. A desire to increase my communication with everyone in many diff erent ways.

Th ere were times when it was

clear that I had been doing tasks that others could easily take over. And it was clear that there were things I did that no one else was able to do. Th ere were things that it seemed only I cared about, but only because I never took the time to help others on my team care about them too. Getting out of the way allowed my staff members a chance to build skills and increase their responsibilities. And as I began to return to café, it was more than clear that going back to old patterns only put me in the way. Was I going to learn from this or not?

During my teaching years, my high school and college stage experiences and training usually meant that I was the most appropriate staff person to lead drama and theater activities at my school. I often used theater activities in my own classroom, so leading school wide theater clubs and directing shows was a role I enjoyed.

Th e scope of creating a show, from visioning and planning, to casting and teaching the show to a group of middle-school

aged students is a dynamic one. It requires an ability to share a vision clearly and an ability to recognize when the students you have selected for the cast require some adjustments to one’s vision to make it actually work. With performance dates set, the race to learn, practice, rehearse and perfect the show can be extremely stressful. As director I’d carry the fears that it just wouldn’t come together in time or something would go drastically wrong during the show. But time and time again, the curtain would part, the show would begin, the actors would take their places, and all I could do was just watch and enjoy what we had created and recognize that we had done enough.

Every day at my café is show time. Presenting the café’s vision, and working rehearsals into the daily performances are a challenge, but rehearse and train we must. And the show must go on.

I have come to believe that it is time for me to be less of an actor on stage and pick up the director’s role now. Let my

staff perform. Watch the show sometimes, but also read the reviews and listen to the buzz on the street to know how it’s going. Step into the wings at times to off er encouragement or sit down at the end of a show with one of the cast and give a few notes. But, as director, it’s time to fi nd other parts of the production to pay attention to as well. Th ere’s always time to learn, isn’t there?

While I’m not walking the sidewalks of Kingfi eld and Lyndale as much these days, I’ll hope to see you around the neighborhood as I get back on (both of) my feet and keep moving along the Green Path.

Volunteer Opportunities August 2014



Walking the Green Path: Getting the Message

Volunteers are an integral part of our work at LNA, and we couldn’t impact the community in the way we do without you!

At LNA, we want your volunteer experience to be as enriching and engaging as possible, off ering opportunities for professional development, networking, and the satisfaction that comes through working towards building a safe, vibrant and sustainable community.

Please contact Aryca Myers at (612) 824-9402 ext 26 or via email at [email protected] to learn more about these and other volunteer opportunities in the neighborhood.

GOTV Canvassers: Do you want to hone your community organizing

skills? Do you think it important that people Get Out To Vote?! Join LNA in its “Nicollet Votes” project which will focus on doing outreach and doorknocking to Lyndale and other neighborhoods’ residents this fall. It is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a multi-neighborhood project which has the potential to empower and engage community members in a very real way. Contact [email protected] or (612) 824-9402, ext. 12 to learn more and to sign up for training and a shift!

Translators: Are you fl uent in Spanish or Somali? Do you want to use your skills to help diverse members of our community have their voice heard, become involved in helping to shape the neighborhood, and make sure everyone knows about resources

that exist in Lyndale? LNA is in need of people to translate documents and to translate at meetings. We’re excited that a diverse leadership base has grown and now need some help to make sure everyone working with Lyndale can understand and be heard. Contact [email protected] to sign up and we’ll schedule an orientation.

Open Streeters: Th is year will mark the fi rst time that Nicollet will have an Open Streets event! It is very exciting and provides a myriad of opportunities for businesses and community members to get involved. Th is joint neighborhood event will feature activities, happenings, demonstrations, and lots of other roles that are still to be determined. Nicollet Open Streets is on Sunday, September 14th from 12:00-5:00 pm. We will

need LOTS of help for this event and expect thousands of people to attend the event. Help make Lyndale shine and sign up to help! Contact [email protected].

ESL Teaching Assistant: Lyndale’s ESL program has expanded and we are looking for volunteers to help us with the day time classes. Daytime classes are every Monday, Tuesday, and Th ursday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Teaching Assistants help in the classroom as directed by the teacher and provide one-on-one assistance to students. Volunteering in the ESL classroom is a great way to learn about the diversity in Lyndale. Contact [email protected] or (612) 824-9402 ext. 26 to start honing your ESL skills!

by Mary Ann Maple

Trinkets and Treasures Once Again!

Our yearly Trinket and Treasure Sale at Redeemer Health & Rehab Center has been divided into two parts this year! Part One was held on July 19th and Part Two is coming up on Saturday, August 23. As in the past we will be setting things up in the parking lot in front of our building at 625 W. 31st. Our hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We are raising money to replace some appliances we use to bake cookies and serve soda and ice cream to the residents. Stop by to shop, enjoy a soda or just to fi nd out more about this place that houses about 125 of your Lyndale neighbors!

You may also want to learn more about our on-site childcare program, “Grandma’s House” that serves children from birth through age 12. Th ere are some current openings! Call (612) 455-4150 to ask questions about our event or about the services we provide and I will get you in touch with the right department!

“Art for Art” Fair at Redeemer Health & Rehab Center

As I write this, our fi rst Art Fair has not yet happened (will be held on Aug. 2) but I hope you had a chance to participate. It was designed to help raise money and awareness of the abilities and interests that our residents have in the arts. We were fortunate to have several local artists displaying

traditional art as well as quite a variety of other art.

I would like to think that all the art will sell in our one Art Fair but that would be a bit unrealistic, so we are asking our artists to let us continue to display some of their work for people who may have missed our big event on Saturday, August 2.

We will keep whatever pieces we can to off er them for sale through Sunday, August 10. Come in the main entrance at 625 W. 31st Street and ask for Mary Ann, and I will be happy to show you the art we still have to off er you. I can be reached at (612) 455-4150 or you can call our main desk at (612) 827-2555.

Redeemer Residence News

by Norma Pietz

Saturday, September 13, 2014Some people have Progressive Dinners, but the Housing, Planning & Development Committee thought it would be fun to have a Progressive “Mini” Party. A few of our members have volunteered to host, serve their favorite beverage and a tasty snack or two. A fun and easy way to get together outside of the committee meeting setting. Don’t have to spend a lot of time cleaning house, because we won’t expect a tour, and not a fancy dinner to prepare.

If you would like to join us on Saturday, September 13th contact Norma at (612) 824-9402, ext. 15 or [email protected]. We will meet at our fi rst party stop at 3:00 pm and move on after about 1⁄2 hour, until we have tasted all the treats and had our fi ll of beverages. Come and share the fun and learn a little about the Housing, Planning & Development Committee.

Housing Committee Progressive Party



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by Mary Ann Maple

Th is month the writer is my own husband. He began serving as Redeemer’s fi rst full time chaplain in August of 1993. In July of the following year he suff ered a severe stroke which resulted in his left side being totally paralyzed. After much therapy he was able to come back to work as Associate Chaplain and worked 8-16 hours a week. He came back, of course, in his wheelchair! What great empathy he had for our residents.

In November of 2012 he had some other physical complications which we thought could be resolved with more therapy but the end result was that we moved him in as a resident and he offi cially retired. We consider it a blessing from God that we are still together almost every day and that he has the cognitive ability to still lead Bible Studies and some Chapel Services. He is also an important part of our Wednesday Morning Writers’ Group. Writers for this session were asked to write about things they did as children during the summer.

SUMMER MEMORIES!

by Gil Maple

When I refl ect on my pre-teen and early teen years, the most memorable events center on a baseball diamond at a Catholic orphanage two blocks from our new house. It was just within

biking distance to use my new Schwinn bike to get there and back for our daily practices and weekly games.

My fi rst Little League team was sponsored by the Great Plains Insurance Corporation and I proudly wore the gray and green uniform emblazoned with “GREAT PLAINS INSURANCE.” In later years the sponsorship of our team that stayed pretty much intact over the years, was taken over by Bower Buick, a local car agency in Peoria, Illinois. We wore white and red uniforms then.

My fi rst coach, one of the guy’s dads, decided that I should be the starting catcher. My days as catcher, however, ended after one or two seasons when a team-mate moved away and I was asked to take over his position at third base. It was more fun to be out near the baseline and less dangerous as well because as catcher I had been hit by errant bats, foul balls and pitches that went astray. At the “hot corner” as third base is known, I developed my defensive skills and a powerful, accurate arm, throwing out the would-be runners at fi rst base.

Our summer practice days began with mid-morning practice and then we had a noon break when we went home for lunch. Practice resumed at 1:30 or 2:30 pm and included individual instruction to bolster each boy’s confi dence in his emerging

strengths. I don’t remember if we had offi cial practices every day, but I remember going to the fi eld every day, maybe sometimes it was just to play around with my friends. On game days, usually on Saturdays, we still had a practice in the morning and then “the game” started at 2:30 or 3:00 pm. After the game there were treats for the winners and tears for the losers!

My parents tried to make it to each of my games. When we got home, Mom wasn’t particularly thrilled with having to clean up my grass stained, sweaty, dirty uniform so it would be ready for the next week but she always did. Before we could eat after my game she always made me take a bath since I was also sweaty and dirty! I had to go bed early on Saturday nights after our games because my family and I always went to church on Sundays--no matter what we had been doing on Saturday nights. In those days there were no Little League games held on Sundays.

I sure loved those summers, especially being named to the All Star team at both positions. To this day, I thank God for giving me patient coaches who taught me at a tender age the intricacies of our national past-time. I’m also thankful for parents who let me be involved in sports and yet taught me about proper priorities and good sportsmanship. Oh, to be young again!

Redeemer Writers’ Group

by Mary Ann Schoenberger

Th e University of Minnesota is looking for people 70 years of age or older who would like to participate in a wellness study at Southwest Senior Center.

Over eight weeks, participants will meet weekly in a small group with Siobhan McMahon, RN, an associate professor with U of MN’s School of Nursing. Th e purpose of the study is to test a program designed to promote wellness and reduce fall risk by teaching and supporting the practice of leg strengthening and balance activities. McMahon says, “Most participants comment about ways in which their physical function improves such as, “It is easier to get out of a chair,” “It is easier to move around,” “Th is improved my balance,” and “I climbed a fl ight of stairs for the fi rst time in a year.”

People who volunteer for the study will be randomly assigned to 1 of 4 Ready-Steady groups (4-6 people in each group). Each group will meet weekly for 60-90 minutes over the course of eight weeks, beginning in September. During the weekly meetings participants will practice leg strengthening

and balance. Participants also will learn about fall risk and will be provided an easy-to-use movement tracker (Fitbit) to help them monitor their activity. During the course of the program, participants will take part in three individual interviews so that the researchers can understand which version of Ready-Steady works best. For each interview, participants will receive a $20 gift (a total of $60).

To get involved, call Siobhan McMahon or the Ready-Steady research team at 1-800-358-2481 or email: [email protected]. Th is program is funded by the University of Minnesota, Clinical Translation Science Institute, KL2 Scholars Program and the National Institutes of Health.

Volunteers of America-MN’s Southwest Senior Center is located at 3612 Bryant Avenue S. It off ers exercise, adult day, social work, senior dining, and health and wellness programs. For more information or for a list of programs and services, contact Mary Ann Schoenberger at [email protected] or (612) 822-3194.

University of MN Fitness Study to take place at Southwest Senior Center

Blaisdell YMCA, a leading nonprofi t dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, is off ering a Track & Field League for ages 4-12.

Th e league will off er instruction in running techniques for sprinting, pacing and starting; jumping form for distance; and throwing form for distance. Participants will also learning tons fun track and fi eld

information.

Practice takes place twice a week for four weeks. Participants can choose from Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Th ursday practice times.

All participants are invited to compete in the All-City track meet on Th ursday, August 21, 2014, at Coon Rapids High School. Events will include:

100M (50M for 4/5 year olds)

400M100M Hurdle (50M for 4/5 year olds)Long JumpSoftball Th row• 1 Mile Run

Who: Blaisdell YMCAWhat: Track & Field League for ages 4-12Where: 3335 Blaisdell Avenue in Minneapolis, MN 55408 When: July 28-August 21, 2014

Blaisdell YMCA Offers Track and Field Leagure for Children to Improve Their Skills

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the day of the event. One of the biggest volunteer needs we will have is for our fall Litter Outta Lyndale on Saturday, September 6th. We’ll be using the day as an opportunity to clean up Nicollet Avenue and the rest of the neighborhood. Th ink of it as cleaning your house before guests come over.

On the day of the event we will need people to help us watch intersections where traffi c is blocked off , help count people using a really cool formula to fi gure out how many people attend the event, helping at activity stations, and welcoming people to the neighborhood.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be refi ning the shifts to make sure volunteers have enough time to enjoy the event and to fi gure out what we can do with the volunteers we have. What we need right now is to know how many people can help out! If you’re interested in volunteering let Aryca know at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 26.

Also, watch for a special insert in the September Lyndale Neighborhood News that will have everything you need to know about Nicollet Open Streets!

Nicollet Open Streets on September 14th, from page 1

Nicollet Open StreetsComing on Sunday, September 14th12:00-5:00 pmNicollet Ave. between Lake St. and 46th St.

by Norma Pietz

Th e meeting was Tuesday, July 8th at the Lyndale Community Center and Kellie Kish, City of Minneapolis Recycling Coordinator, had a power-point showing an enormous amount of information about recycling.

Th e main focus was on commercial recycling and the changes to the Environmental Acceptable Packaging Ordinance. Who is aff ected by this? All people, businesses, events, or individuals who serve or give away food prepared for immediate consumption. Th is includes all restaurants, grocery store hot-cases, mobile and temporary food vendors (food trucks and other event vendors).

Kellie displayed some packaging items: food and beverage cans, bottles, and containers used to package products for distribution including glasses, cups, plates, serving trays, and to-go containers. Environmentally acceptable packaging is: reusable, recyclable or compostable. Foods packaged by the manufacturer, producer or distributor as well as plastic fi lms less than 10 mils thick are exempt.

Th e commercial sector generates more than half of the total waste in Hennepin County and nearly two-thirds of the waste created at these businesses is recyclable. By diverting more of your waste to recycling businesses can reduce their service costs by avoiding solid waste taxes and disposal fees associated with trash hauling. State of Minnesota taxes and fees are 17 percent and Hennepin County taxes and fees are 14.5 percent for a total of 31.5 percent fees applied to a buisiness’ garbage collection. Th e more a business recycles the less fees they pay.

Th e City has a Commercial Recycling ordinance that requires the building owner or its designee to provide recycling containers for materials generated on site. If there is no recycling at your rented business space, contact: Mike Rumppe, Minneapolis Fire Inspection Service at (612) 673-3143.

Eff ective as of April 22, 2015 facilities must utilize a qualifi ed recycling and/or organics management system.

Hennepin County has free assistance available:

informational signs, assist with collection setup, evaluate cost savings, supplies promotional and educational materials and ongoing assistance. Hennepin County also has business grants to start or improve recycling and organics programs. Accelerated Grants – up to $10,000 and Competitive Grants – up to $50,000.

For more information regarding Environmentally Acceptable Packaging contact Recycling Coordinator Kellie Kish at [email protected] or (612) 673-3536.



Support LNA’s 2014 Business Sponsors:Community Builder Level:

Lyndale

NeighborhoodBusiness

Association-----------------------September 9th,12:00-1:00 pm

(Location TBA)

Highland Plaza3009 Nicollet Avenue • (952) 934-1423

Cooper & Reid, LLC825 Nicollet Ave. Ste. 950 • (612) 568-4529

www.cooperandreid.com

Neighborhood Partner Level:

Butter Bakery & Café3701 Nicollet Ave. (612) 521-7401butterbakerycafe.com

Bryant Lake Bowl810 W. Lake Street (612) 825-3737

www.bryantlakebowl.com

Crema Café – Home of Sonny’s Ice Cream3403 Lyndale Ave. S. • (612) 822-4973www.cremacafeminneapolis.com

Good Neighbor Level:

TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union

2817 Lyndale Ave S (763) 450-7710www.trustonefinancial.org

Your Neighborhood Credit Union.

Nicollet Subway3043 Nicollet Ave S • (612) 822-6088

Museum of Russian Art5500 Stevens Ave. (612) 821-9045 www.tmora.org

Nicollet Ace Hardware3805 Nicollet Ave. (612) 822-3121

www.facebook.com/nicolletace

615 W. Lake St. (612) 345-7391www.fshowroommpls.com

Los Andes317 W. Lake St. (612) 385-3391www.facebook.com/pages/Los-

Andes-Restaurant

Prima Land, Inc.P.O. Box 188 (312) 328-4444

Redeemer Health & Rehab Center

625 W. 31st St. (612) 824-2555www.elimcare.org/communities/

redeemer-health-rehab-center

The Chair3255 Lyndale Ave. (612) 823-2900

www.chairsalon.com

Valerie’s Carniceria3149 Nicollet Avenue

(612) 823-4400

36th & Lyndale BP3551 Lyndale Ave. S. • (612) 822-4315

www.facebook/pages/36th-Lyndale

Zion Lutheran Church128 West 33rd St. • (612) 824-1017www.zionchurchmpls.org State Farm Insurance

3430 Nicollet Ave. (612) 827-3655 [email protected]

Royal Pet3019 Lyndale Ave S • (612) 822-1655

www.royalpetbeautyshop.com

Lake Wine & Spirits404 W. Lake St. • (612) 354-7194

www.lakewinespirits.com

Blaisdell YMCA3335 Blaisdell Ave. S. (612) 827-5401www.ymcatwincities.org

InnerCity Tennis4005 Nicollet Ave S

www.innercitytennis.org612-824-6099

Pat’s Tap3510 Nicollet Ave. (612) 822-8216www.patstap.com

July LNBA Update: Focus on Business Recycling

August Business Notesby Norma Pietz

Business Notes are short updates about what’s happening with Lyndale area businesses.

Jungle Th eater – 2951 Lyndale AvenueTh e Mystery of Irma Vep – August 29th - October 19th. Don’t miss this farcical thriller and gender-bending tour-de-force!

Lyndale Community Center – 3537 Nicollet AvenueA display of art by a very special group of young adults who are motivated by the continued presence of outstanding art in their community. Stop by and enjoy the unique pieces on display.

Showroom – 615 W. Lake StreetTh rough August 21st paintings of Doug Forbes “Th e 52 Inspired People Project was originally envisioned as a testament to the people in my life that inspire.” Art opening August 23rd for returning artist Ethan Arnold showing a new collection of mixed media artwork at Showroom from 5:00-8:00 pm

Los Andes Restaurant – 317 W. Lake StreetOn Th ursdays kids under 8 years eat free with each paid adult entrée.

If you want your business information in Business Notes, send it to Norma at (612) 824-9402, ext 15 or [email protected].

Battle of the Beaks by Marlon Moreno on display at the Lyndale Community Center.

Th is opportunity is a great way for us to get to know our neighbors and have some important conversations with them about our democracy, our values, and the kind of neighborhood we want to live

in.

Th ere are lots of ways to be involved. You can do door to door canvassing, help recruit volunteers, and enter data. We need your help to make

this happen. If you want to be involved in the project, please contact Jennifer: [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 12. See you at the doors!

Nicollet Votes, from page 1

Bike Patrol Update for July

Please return with your contribution

Yes! I want to contribute to the LyndaleBike Patrol Program!

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone: E-mail:

Business (optional):

Bike Patrol Contribution: $

Contributions to the Bike Patrol program are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.



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July Crime & Safety Committee Update

Tuesday, September 9th 6:30-8:00 pm

@ the 5th Police Precinct(3101 Nicollet Ave.)

Lyndale Neighborhood Crime Map, June, 2014

by Sgt. Michael Heyer

Th e 2014 LNA Bike Patrol, started out very “wet” this year. It seemed like it rained every day in the month of June. Sgt. James Jensen and I were able to ride a few nights. I believe I have been a participant in this program since 2001. Every summer, I am fortunate to meet new people in the neighborhood and to reconnect with those I have known for years.

I believe a benefi t to having offi cers on bikes is that we are so much more “approachable.” By being on a bicycle and not in a squad car, I am able to stop and speak with people. I am able to introduce myself and

engage them in conversation. People have asked me for directions, had legal questions, or simply wanted to say, “hello.” Th is summer, I have spoken to several people about issues they are concerned about in the neighborhood. Some of the issues are noise complaints, questions about graffi ti, drinking in public, and possible drug dealing.

All of these concerns are taken seriously and the offi cers of the 5th Precinct are doing an outstanding job of addressing them. Th e offi cers riding the bicycles have several advantages over offi cers working in a marked squad car. By and large, criminals are not looking for

police offi cers on bicycles. Th ey are more concerned about marked squad cars. In the years I have been riding a bicycle; I have observed or ridden up on numerous crimes in progress. I caught two males drinking at Lake St. and 1st Ave. S. on Friday, July 18th when I was riding the bike.

On behalf of all the offi cers working for the Lyndale Neighborhood Association, I want to thank all of the wonderful people in the neighborhood for giving us this opportunity again this summer. We will continue to work hard and do our best to serve you. Be safe and have a great summer.

By the numbers, Youth Farmers have grown and distributed over 100,000 pounds of fresh produce, and cooked and eaten 40,000 healthy lunches and meals over the last two decades. More than 100 teenagers have had meaningful summer employment through our Project LEAD program-many of whom have returned to adult leadership roles as staff and board. Our youth dig deep in the fi ve neighborhoods in which we work, impacting their families, neighbors, schools and cultural communities. As always, programming is free and close to home.

Behind these numbers are the stories of 5,000 current and former Youth Farmers, who continue to make a diff erence in their neighborhoods and communities every day. I invite you to hear some of those stories, and to see the farms in action. Here are three ways:

Sign up for our Blog! Th roughout the late summer, check out our weekly video blogs by alumni, who will share fi rst-hand the long-term impact that their time at Youth Farm has had in their lives.

Come to our Harvest Festival and Birthday Party Wednesday August 13th at 5:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church located on the corner of Pillsbury Ave. and W. 33rd St.

Come for a farm tour and lunch with the farmers! We love visitors, and our youth make the best lunch in the cities. Contact me directly at [email protected] and I would be happy to arrange something.

Th ese 20 years of growing have been possible because of our strong network of dedicated supporters, people like YOU, who have given your time and money to support our work. Th ank you for making Youth Farm a priority.

Youth Farm, from page 1

by Heidi Haner

On July 8, in lieu of a Crime and Drug Committee Meeting, we had a working walk. Th ere was an eclectic group of six walkers who met at Painter Park. During the walk, one by one walkers broke away so there ended up not being a gathering at Crema Café as had been planned, but it was a fun walk on a beautiful night.

Participants were lucky to have long-time Lyndale resident Jo Gibson along, as she had prepared several Lyndale success stories which she wanted to share and to whose locations she took us and told their stories. She also had some suggestions for “theme walks”.

Th e fi rst property was on West 33rd Street between Pleasant and Pillsbury and it took place some years ago. An elderly home owner living alone at the property died in it. Final arrangements were made for him and then the house fell vacant. Not long after that, a water pipe in the

house burst, causing water to run continuously. When neighbors became aware of this, they called the City for help, repeatedly. By the time that the City shut off the water to the house, the water bill had climbed to over $7,000! We don’t know what was done about paying it, since the neighbors had reported this as soon as it was discovered, but it took the City long enough for the bill to reach $7,000! Jo said that this story qualifi ed for meriting a good neighbor salute. Today a young family has bought the property and loves it.

Th e next success story happened close by, to a property on West 32nd Street between Pleasant and Pillsbury. Our coming to it revealed a lovely Victorian-era single family house with a period-appropriate paint color and all the ornamental wood decorations intact.

Jo told us that several years ago this property was scheduled for a tear down when some arm of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association, perhaps the Housing Committee, learned of the intention. Th rough appropriate channels including justifi cation for the property’s inclusion in the Historic Preservation category, the

demolition was halted and now the property is a highlight on the block.

Th e third success story is, also one of people caring, but this time it was the property owner. Between Blaisdell and Pillsbury is a large, older, H-shaped brick apartment complex. When the present owner bought it, the bricks were in terrible condition, so she paid to have the entire structure tuck-pointed, out of her own pocket. Now the property SHINES and it and the surrounding neighborhood enjoy its high level of maintenance.

Th is time of year, owing to the weather favoring outdoor activity, the crime rate goes up. Th is walk provided the hard-working members of the Crime and Drug Committee a very welcome chance to see examples of people who care about their neighbors and their property. Lyndale is a GREAT place to live!

At the July 14th Board of Directors meeting the Crime & Drug Committee name change was approved, so from now forward we are the Crime & Safety Committee (C&S). Same people, same goals, just a diff erent name.

by Brenda Sauer

“Is that a native plant?” “Th e cardinal fl ower was my favorite!” “Do the birds like your water feature?” “How much honey does your hive produce?”

Our neighbors shared a whole lot of information on plants and fl owers, the birds and the bees at the annual 2014 Lyndale Garden Tour.

Th e tour began at the Lyndale Rain Garden at 32nd and Blaisdell and snaked through the neighborhood, visiting nine local gardens. Th e tour was an opportunity to peek into our neighbors’ back yards and see what urban oases residents have created. We saw a lot

- from a big bubbling pond with a decorative fountain to a very clever ground level water feature, bright fl owers to a creative solution for a back yard vegetable garden. And who knew we had urban farming in Lyndale? One gardener showcased their chicken coop and rooftop bee hive.

Many local businesses have supported our neighborhood’s green thumbs. Over the years these business have made a donation to the raffl e. We are so lucky to have so many great options for garden lovers, be it gardening supplies, garden themed home decor, or an amazing oversized garden for a family outing. Please remember these businesses when restocking your supplies or when you need a nature fi x!

Garden Tour Supporters

Nicollet Ace HardwareTangletown Gardens44th Street Nursery

Kliers/Magneson SodBibelot

MN Landscape ArboretumWagner’s

Care to show us your garden? Call the Lyndale Neighborhood offi ce if you want to be on the tour next summer.

by Mary Alette Davis

I was fortunate to spend a recent afternoon in conversation with a remarkable woman. Donna L. den Boer currently resides at Redeemer Residence in the Lyndale Neighborhood, but like many octogenarians, she has had adventures far beyond the boundaries of a home for the elderly and of this South Minneapolis neighborhood.

Donna was in one of the early graduating classes at the University of Minnesota’s School of Veterinary Medicine that accepted women. In fact, in a class of 45, she was the only woman. “Th ey had been admitting women for eleven years and I was the eleventh woman to graduate, so that tells you something.” Th ough looking back, she has a sense of humor and perspective, she acknowledges, “At the time, it was tough. Th e male students did not want me there. But once I started practicing, their prejudice let up a bit. You just do your job and people respect you.”

In 1951, she had received her B.A. from Macalester in zoology and chemistry, but after seven years in medical technology,

she knew she wanted diff erent challenges and applied for Veterinary School. In 1961 she had received her doctorate and began practicing while living on the James J. Hill estates in North Oaks. “I lived in a farmhouse and treated a lot of horses. But I was never allowed into the homes there!”

She began to work with a doctor from the University of Minnesota in kidney research, and when he was given a job at UCLA, he wanted her on his team – so she moved to Los Angeles and worked at the Marion Davies Clinic. “She [Marion Davies] was William Randolph Hearst’s mistress... as a giant newspaper millionaire he put up the money to establish this, but our funding ran out when Richard Nixon got into offi ce. ‘Granted but not funded’ was the saying in those days.” She chuckled and shook her head.

“I started practicing in Santa Monica after that – I loved living in Southern California, it was a lot more open minded than the Midwest – I lived in an apartment in Venice and could hear the waves and had a fi replace – all for $150! But there were some real crazies in the place too – one morning

a guy ran out buck naked and yelling – he was on something - this was in the days of LSD, you know! “

Donna’s adventures were of a more adventurous type – she co-piloted a plane from L.A. to Catalina, (‘ just a few hours from getting my license, but there was a little romance between me and my instructor and I guess that got in the way”) She fl ew gliders on the desert - “We’d hook up the glider on a long cable attached to a car, and the car would speed up, then we’d hit a release on the glider to drop the cable and would just soar over the desert. It was beautiful!”

She sailed and enjoyed much of the outdoor life of Southern California, but after 25 years – it was enough. “Th ere was an earthquake – number 4 on the Richter scale – I didn’t want to wait around for the big one”. Th ough she was willing to take risks, that was one she did not want to try to live through – “So I called my Dad and he said ‘Come on home.’ ”

She bought a duplex on Lyndale Avenue and turned the main fl oor into an animal clinic and lived on the second fl oor. “People kept giving me their

cats and dogs that they couldn’t care for – and I couldn’t say no. I ended up with twenty cats and three dogs – so Animal Control came and said – they had to go.”

Ultimately she had to give up her home and practice due to bad lending advice and foreclosure “Be careful of whom you call friends when you are older” is her advice from that experience.

Donna’s saddest memory was when she was right out of school and she was treating a horse, unsure of the diagnosis. Th e owner would call her in regularly to see what could be done, and one day when she arrived at the barn and saw fl owers strewn about the barn

fl oor, she knew they had all lost the battle.

Still a great lover of animals, Donna would love to have them at Redeemer – she has photos, pictures and stuff ed animals in her room (along with a suit of armor – apparently on in kind payment)! “Real animals would be invigorating” and of course there are many statistics about the life giving energy of pets.

I plan to bring my dog over to see her soon. She said she’d love it, and it’s a good excuse for me to have more conversations with this bright and funny lady – who has lived through a lot of changes in the world in her lifetime with tales to tell of them.



Retired Veterinarian Donna den Boer.

Community Voices: A Woman Has What it Takes to Live Life Fully

Christina McHenry explains her garden, complete with beehives and chickens.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Christina McHenry explains her garden, complete with

Raffle winners at the Garden Tour!

to a creative solution for a back yard vegetable garden. And who knew we had urban farming in showcased their chicken coop and rooftop bee hive.

Many local businesses have supported our neighborhood’s green thumbs. Over the years these business have made a donation to the raffl e. We are so lucky to have so many great options for garden lovers, be it gardening supplies, garden themed home decor, or an amazing oversized garden for a family outing. Please remember these businesses when restocking your supplies Raffle winners at the Garden

by Norma Pietz

Cris and Terry, this summer’s Graffi ti Buster team have worked seventeen days so far during June and July removing graffi ti.

Th ey have cleaned or painted approximately 300 sites. It seems like they never get caught up, one day they clean a site up and a day or two later it’s tagged again.

A regular shift for them is go out in the morning and after two or three hours out working

in the neighborhood they come back into the offi ce and record all the addresses and items that were tagged and cleaned up. Th en they get everything recorded including loading photos, so we can keep track of which areas are getting tagged the most and if there is a pattern of the person doing the tagging.

If you see graffi ti in the neighborhood that needs busting contact Norma at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 15.

July Graffiti Buster Update

Tagged Recycling Bin. Cleaned Recycling Bin.

Lyndale.org Want to know what’s happening right

now in Lyndale?Check out Lyndale.org for all your neighborhood

news.

by Aryca Myersphotos by Ann Leitel

Th anks for your Th yme Bingo required community members to fi nd someone who “Rocks It” and at LNA’s third annual Appreciation Event, “Th anks for your Th yme”, there was no shortage of people who rocked it.

On July 25th, community members came together to be honored as people who support the work that makes this

community so special.

Mark manned the grill, cooking a delicious array of chicken, sausages, and hamburgers. Other treats adorned the tables with an array of beverages including a thyme-lemonade cocktail.

Th e party was fun, easy going, and was a great opportunity to connect with and have conversations with donors and volunteers.

Ann Leitel, a member of the Volunteer Committee, took photos at the photo booth with props custom made for the event.

I am always amazed and overwhelmed by the amount of love community members show to Lyndale and this event was a great testament to that love. Th ank you Lyndale community members for all that you do! Check out LNA’s facebook page for photos from the event.



Extra space in your yard? Plant vegetables for the

Lyndale Food Share!

Starting mid July LNA’s Environment Committee

will be collecting fresh vegetables to redistribute in the neighborhoodstarting on July 16th at the Lyndale

Community Dinner.Contact [email protected]

for more information.

A Great Thyme

The Guzman-Jimenez family posing for pictures.

A number one volunteer!

Save the Date!

SooVAC is excited to announce we will be using the full gallery space for Untitled 11 Juried Show with a reduced application fee due to the generous support of a MRAC Arts Activities Grant.

Submission Deadline: August 24, 2014 by Midnight.

Th ese Dates may be subject to change:

Artist Notifi cations:October, 2014Work Drop-Off Dates:November 6-7th, 2014 (Th urs-Fri)Untitled 11 Exhibition Dates:November 15 – December 27, 2014Opening Reception:November 15, 6pm – 9pmExhibition Closes:Saturday, December 27, 2014.

Work Pickup:December 28th -All work must be picked up on this date.

Online Application:Requirements:emial all of the following to:[email protected]

1. $15 application fee. Free for SooVAC members (Please double check that your membership hasn’t expired, memberships must be renewed annually).

2. Application Form (.doc or .rtf) with the following information: -Full Name, address (include city, state and zip code), phone number and email address. Also please indicate the date you became a member and if it was an online membership.

3. Work Samples - exactly 6 images. Digital Image Specifi cations:- Images must be saved in JPEG format (.jpg) and should be no larger than 72dpi and 11” in the longest direction (images can be no larger than 792 x 792).-Label Your JPEG Files “01” to “06” followed by your last name and fi rst initial. For example Jane Doe’s image fi les would be 01DoeJ.jpg, 02DoeJ.jpg...etc.All images must be formatted to the following specifi cations:Dimensions: 792 pixels on the longest side1. File Format: Save all images as BASELINE Standard JPEG. Do not save as a Progressive JPEG.2. File Size: JPEGs must be under 600k.

SooVAC Gallery Call for Submissions

Call for Submissions, cont’d. on pg. 10

Brenda in silhouette.

Who are they?

Mark got into the fun. At the photo booth.

Join us on Friday, September 26th for the Lyndale Fall Gala. This year’s event will

be at the Lyndale Community Center and feature a wine tasting provided by Lake

Wine and Spirits, great food, an amazing silent auction, and lots of good company.

This is LNA’s biggest fundraiser of the year and we need your support to help make the neighborhood great! Event and wine cellar

raffle tickets will be on sale in August.

For tickets, questions, or to learn how you can help out contact Aryca at

[email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 26.

Fall Fundraiser, September 26th

Lyndale NeighborhoodGeneral Membership Meeting


Monday, September 22nd 6:30-8:00 pm@ Painter Park (34th St. & Lyndale Ave.)

Lyndale Neighborhood BusinessAssociation Meeting

No Business Association Meeting in August

Tuesday, September 9th, 12:00-1:00 pm@ location TBA

Environment Committee Meeting

No Environment Committee Meeting in August

Tuesday, September 2nd, 6:00-7:30 pm@ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Housing, Planning, and Development

No Housing Meeting in August

Wednesday, September 3rd, 6:30-8:00 pm@ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

LNA Board Meeting

Monday, August 11th, 6:30-8:30 pm@ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Monday, September 8th, 6:30-8:30 pm@ the Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

Crime and Safety Meeting

No Crime & Safety Meeting in August

Tuesday, September 9th, 6:30-8:00 pm@ the 5th Precinct (3101 Nicollet Ave.)

All of these meetings are held in handicap accessible buildings. Requests for

accommodations should be made at least two weeks prior to the event.

UpcomingNeighborhood Meeting

Schedule



8th Ward Update by Council- member Elizabeth Gliddenby Elizabeth Glidden

Dear neighbors:

Th ank you for this opportunity to update you on City and neighborhood issues.

Modernizing Rules for Restaurants that serve AlcoholMinneapolis is seeing a “restaurant revolution,” but our laws governing restaurants have not kept up.

Today, restaurants in certain areas of the city are required to maintain a ratio of food to alcohol sales. Th ese rules were originally established to ensure restaurants, especially those near residential property, acted like restaurants – and did not become neighborhood nuisances. Th ese rules, however, have always been diffi cult tools for regulators and don’t fi t the business model of restaurants today, where craft beer and fi ne wine purchases will quickly put a restaurant out of compliance with old city rules.

Residents will vote on a ballot measure this year to remove these old rules that are in the city charter – specifi cally removing the 70/30 food alcohol ratios for certain restaurants.

If these old rules go away, what will replace them? How do we make sure that restaurants, especially those in neighborhoods near residents’ homes, are good neighbors? An alternative regulatory system has been proposed by myself and Council Member Palmisano. You can fi nd all details at www.minneaoplismn.gov/licensing.

In short, these changes, supported by business licensing staff , create a better set of tools, improving the city’s ability to prevent and manage problems. Th e new tools include the ability to manage noise issues, required alcohol server training, and detailed management responsibilities for restaurants that will help establishments be good neighbors. Th ere are also new regulatory tools that will allow the City to take licensing action against restaurants that cause problems. Please let Elizabeth know if you have questions about any of these new regulations. Th e ordinances will likely come to the city

council for a vote early in the fall.

We Need You! Serve as an Election JudgeMinneapolis is seeking more election judges. Th ese are paid positions (yes, small pay) that will teach you much about civic process and making democracy work. Apply at vote.minneapoliswmn.gov. Minneapolis is also seeking judges with multiple language skills - specifi cally Spanish and Somali in Ward 8 precincts.

Seward Coop-Friendship Store NewsTh e Seward Coop is opening a full service grocery store, the “Friendship” store, at the corner of East 38th Street and 3rd Avenue, across from Sabathani Community Center. Seward purchased the site from the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, and now has fi nalized all city and neighbor approvals for the project. Construction will begin soon and Seward Coop plans for the store to open in fall 2015. Find out more at: www.seward.coop.

Seward Co-op Friendship Store – Construction Jobs Information MeetingAnyone interested in learning about the construction project, and the requirements and qualifi cations needed for construction employment, is invited to attend this information meeting. When: August 12, 2014, at 3:00 pmWhere: Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th Street, second fl oor gym

If you cannot attend please visit the www.seward.coop project page for more information. Seward Coop – Hiring for Grocery Store JobsHIRED, located in Sabathani Community Center, has partnered with Seward Community Co-op in assisting the co-op with hiring eff orts, specifi cally their commitment to hiring a staff that closely refl ects the diversity of the community. Questions about jobs? You can contact Barbara Doyle at HIRED at (612) 822-9071. You can also apply for jobs directly at: www.seward.coop/careers or click on “careers” on the Seward Coop homepage.

Construction Career Fair!Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 3:00-5:00 pm, at Sabathani’s 2nd Floor Banquet Center, 310 E 38th Street

What to expect: Connect with representatives from community and college construction programs. Meet construction apprenticeship training coordinators and learn about registering with unions!Get information on RENEW Minneapolis tuition funding for Minneapolis residents. Receive updates on upcoming construction of the Seward Co-Op Friendship Store, near Sabathani Community Center.

Bring: your resume, a list of current references, identifi cation, any questions you might have about training. Professional work attire is requested.

Visit www.minneapolismn.gov/cped/RENEW for complete event details including a list of exhibitors. Please contact Marie Larson at (612) 673.5292 with any questions. Th is event is co-hosted by City of Minneapolis Employment and Training and HIRED Funds for this event are provided by City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County

Contact Elizabeth! As always, please feel free to contact me at the Ward 8 offi ce, (612) 673-2208 or [email protected]. To sign up for the Ward 8 e-news or fi nd information about my weekly offi ce hours, please go to www.minneapolismn.gov/ward8.

Community Offi ce Hours for Ward 8 residents are hosted every Monday morning, 9:00-11:00 am, at Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th Street, outside of Room 129. Please call the Ward 8 offi ce, (612) 673-2208, for a time specifi c appointment or just stop by.

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Lyndale Sustaining Membership:It’s LastingI’m a sustaining member because I value the benefits that come from living in Lyndale. I can see my money at work and know exactly where it is going.” – Trish

Show your commitment to a safe, vibrant, and sustainable neighborhood by becoming a Sustaining Member today! By becoming a Sustaining Member you’ll be able to support the community in an easy and convenient way that ensures quality programming continues in our neighborhood.

From fighting crime, providing great community events, helping youth succeed in school, and beautifying Lyndale, our neighborhood works because of the support of Lyndale community members. A Sustaining Membership allows you to donate a manageable amount each month through an automatic withdrawal. Sign up once and you’re done! Choose the level that works for you:

Neighborhood Hero: $100 • Community Builder: $50Lyndale Leader: $25 • Asset Builder: $15

Good Neighbor: $10 By becoming a Sustaining Member today you are contributing to the long-term

goals for Lyndale. Sign up today at www.lyndale.org. For more information on theSustaining Membership program, contact Aryca Myers at (612) 824-9402, ext. 26

or [email protected].

Lawn & Garden Tipsby Katie Jensen

Have you ever seen a lawn that has been ‘scalped’ in the middle of summer? Not a pretty sight!

Research has proven that grass maintained at a taller height actually grows deeper roots than grass that is mowed short. When moisture is scarce, deeper roots will keep the grass healthier than shallow ones. And, when you mow too low you see more narrow stems, it can take many days before the lawn looks good again.

If you come back from vacation and the grass is way too tall, mow it in stages. Take off 1 1/2 inches the fi rst time and in a couple of days, mow again. Taking off 3-4 inches all at once is really tough on grass.

August is prime iris planting time. It is also time to lift and divide older clumps of iris that have been in the same place for three or four years.

When they get crowded they do not have as many fl owers as before. Iris are tough, so lifting them and cutting away any woody or soft, rotted portions of their rhizomes will not hurt them. Trim back the leaf fans to about four or fi ve inches.

It also makes it easier for you to improve the soil by adding compost and some 5-10-10 fertilizer before replanting. After cutting away any part of the rhizome, let the area where you trimmed ‘skin over’ or seal before putting them back in the soil. Th e spot should be sunny and well-drained. Set your iris rhizomes just below the surface in clusters with the fans of leaves facing toward the viewer. Water thoroughly then sparingly until new leaves appear. You should have beautiful blooms next year or the spring following at the latest.

Th e fl owers have been so lovely this year many people want to preserve them for dry arrangements. Air drying

is easiest, but the results only work well for certain fl owers. Th e best fl owers are globe amaranth, larkspur, goldenrod, blue sage, celosia, and statice. Grains and grasses also air dry easily. To air dry, strip off their leaves, then hang them in small bunches upside -down, using rubber bands to hold the stems together. Keep the fl owers in a well-ventilated, dark location until they are ready. Sunlight will fade their colors.

Is your vegetable garden overwhelming you? Too many tomatoes, beans, zucchini? Contact Jennifer at (612) 824-9402, ext. 12 or [email protected] to learn about the Lyndale Food Share.

Some of the local food shelves would also love to take the surplus off your hands. Call the Minnesota Foodshelf Association to fi nd which foodshelves have facilities to handle fresh produce.

Happy gardening!

Lyndale Neighbors List Do you like talking about what’s going on in the neighborhood? If so sign up for the Lyndale Neighbors Discussion List. Th is is LNA’s list for community members to post their own info and

discuss what’s happening in the neighborhood. To sign up go to www.lyndale.org and click on the Lyndale Discussion list under

the Get Connected section.

National Night Out

by Taylor Shevey

On July 9th, over a 100 Lyndale community members gathered outside Horn Towers to enjoy an evening together. Th rough a collaboration with LNA and Youth Farm, Open Eye Th eatre’s Driveway Tour brought the imaginative story of Molly and the Magic Boot to life for a lot of happy families.

Th ere was food, family, and fun

all-around. Th e crowd enjoyed a meal prepared by Youth Farm, which included hot dogs, coleslaw, and watermelon. Th e show started right on time, and community members lingered after the show to chat, meet the puppets, and enjoy the beautiful summer weather.

Th anks to Open Eye for performing and providing a free opportunity for neighborhood families to come together.

Open Eye Puppet Show

Details on National Night Out to follow in the September issue the Lyndale Neighborhood News.

Hula hooping on 33rd and Pillsbury on National Night Out!

Celebrating National Night Out on 32nd and Pleasant.

by Jennifer Arnold and Taylor Shevey

On Friday, July 18th, Lyndale community members organized a renters’ rights workshop for the neighborhood at Zion Lutheran Church. Th e evening was an opportunity to foster communication between City offi cials and community members to explain a clear process to address the serious renters issues happening in Lyndale. Th e event is the fi rst of many renters convenings our community will see in the coming months.

During our door knocks this spring, Latino volunteers noticed that many of the people living in large rental buildings in Lyndale are struggling with the conditions of their apartments. Th ere are bug infestations, problems with locks, bad windows, and water leaks in many rental units. Staff and volunteers decided to address these issues by bringing resources together to guide community members in a multi-step process to encourage building owners to make repairs and changes.

Th e evening began with presentations by City employees with 311 and Inspections. Leah Skjefte talked about 311 and its various uses, focusing on the process of calling for an inspections claim. Jack Allison and Mike Rumppe explained what the process of calling with complaints about housing conditions should look like. Th ere was dialogue around what happens when there isn’t a response to residents’ concerns.

All City representatives said that actions should be taken to address their problems within one week and stated that residents can call back with their case number to check on the progress of the situation. It became clear in the course of the conversation that 311 and Inspections say they respond to claims much faster than residents experience the response.

After the City presented how the inspections process should work, Doug Clark, from Legal Aid, and Claire Branigan, from HomeLine, talked the group through a process tenants can use to demand repairs on apartments.

A tenant should send a letter to their landlord requesting repairs or changes. If their concerns have not been addressed within two weeks, the tenant should send a second letter. After one more week without progress, the tenant should call 311 in order to bring out an inspector to see the apartment and demand the change. If the landlord still doesn’t respond, there are rent escrow actions that HomeLine and Legal Aid can work with tenants to initiate.

At this point, community members began to air their specifi c concerns. It was clear that what folks need is to complete the process explained above in order to create real changes in their buildings. To facilitate this work together, LNA will be convening renters on Friday, August 8th at 6pm. At the meeting we’ll work with community members to fi gure out our next steps and begin taking action together!Th anks to everyone who collaborated to make this fi rst meeting a success.

by Robert Dahlstrom

6:35 - Called meeting to order (Taylor Rub, President)

• Approval of minutes from June Meeting (pg 12 of LNN) - Passed• Approval of agenda - Passed

Announcements: (Rub)• No August Meeting, instead a Concert at Painter Park, act TBD• Nicollet Open Streets coming up! Sept 14.• Newspaper deadline is Tuesday, July 29th

6:43 - Hennepin County Commissioner Marion GreeneWas elected by special election in May, and is already running for re-election for upcoming election Aug 12.

Chair of Health and Human services for the County Commission.Is excited to work with neighborhoods, and wants to create more direct involvement with them.

6:50 - Lyndale Block Club Plan (Jennifer Arnold)LNA desires to be more directly involved with the Block Clubs in Lyndale.

Set three overall goals: • Get people involved in LNA• Build community• Create a safer neighborhood.

Highlighted goals to recruit 25 to 30 block leaders, and twice yearly club leader convenings, and support 15 to 20 National Night Out parties.

Suggestion to provide a “welcome to the neighborhood” package to be distributed to new Lyndale residents.

• Approval of Block Club plan - Passed.

7:03 - General Membership Name Discussion & Idea Brainstorming (Mark Hinds & Natasha Villanueva)Th ere is desire to change the name of the LNA monthly meeting to encourage more attendance and to convey the idea of an inclusive meeting.

Considered names such as:• Lyndale Neighborhood Meeting• Lyndale Forum• Lyndale Community meeting• And others

Characteristic elements desired in the meetings included creating a Positive, Open meeting, focusing on creating

discussions and exchanging of ideas as opposed to a 1-way presentation.

Goals for the meetings included Outreach, setting an engaging Agenda, presenting Personal Asks or calls to action of the attendees, as well as increasing Attendance in general.

7:43 - Nicollet Votes (Jennifer Arnold)Lyndale recently received funding for a Get Out Th e Vote (GOTV) project in coordination with Whittier, Stevens Square, and Kingfi eld Neighborhoods, October through the General Election Nov 4.

Will have conversations with residents of the four neighborhoods, to inform about the upcoming election, and to gather information on the issues that are important to the denizens of the neighborhoods.Seeking two part time staff to lead the Canvassing.

Also looking for volunteers to join the Canvassing eff ort.

7:48 - Adjournment - Passed.



July General Membership Meeting Minutes Monday, July 28th, 2014

Next Meeting:Monday, September 22nd

6:30-8:00 pm@ Painter Park

(34th St. & Lyndale Ave.)

Adult English Classes9:15 - 11:45 amMonday, Tuesday& ThursdayWells Fargo BankBasement3030 Nicollet Ave.

5:30 - 8:00 pmMonday, Tuesday& ThursdayZion Lutheran Church33rd & Pillsbury

Childcare providedduring evening classesfor children ages 2and older

• Free

• All levels welcome

• Register in class or Mondays

Renters’ Rights Come to Lyndale

by Mark Hinds

Over the past six months a group of LNA Board and staff members have been working to improve the neighborhood’s General Membership Meetings. Th e General Membership Meetings are the neighborhood’s monthly community meetings that usually consist of discussions of neighborhood issues, City of Minneapolis policy issues, conversations with elected offi cials, and what LNA is working on.

Th e purpose of the meetings is to make sure there is a place for community members to come together to discuss what’s happening in the neighborhood and that there is a place for them to be involved in their neighborhood’s decision making process.

At the July meeting the project team presented their work and led a discussion about what people wanted for the meetings. Th e main fi ndings were people liked having the meetings on a monthly basis, they thought Painter Park was the right place to have them, and 6:30 pm was the best time to start them. You can read more about the survey results online at www.lyndale.org/general-membership-survey-results.

Th e main issue discussed at the July meeting was changing the name. What the project team found and something staff has heard for a long-time is that many people are confused and put-off by having membership in the name. As a place-based organization LNA thinks about membership diff erent

Potential Change to the Name of General Membership Meetings

General Membership, cont’d. on pg. 13

General Membership Preview


Join us for the next General Membership Meeting Monday, September 22nd, 6:30-8:00 pm

at Painter Park (620 34th St. W.)Where we will be hearing about the new Seward

Co-op and vote on changing the name of the General Membership Meeting

Natasha helps lead the conversation about GeneralMembership.

by Norma Pietz

Th e fi rst agenda item was a discussion regarding the increase in administration fees that the Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) is asking for administration of the loan programs. CEE sent a letter to the 42 neighborhoods it services in June telling them there would be an annual $5,000 fl at fee to service their loan contracts. Th e fee is per contract, LNA currently has two contracts with them, and the $5,000 fee is the same regardless of how many loans a neighborhood closes.

LNA cannot aff ord to pay a fl at fee of $5,000 per year, per contract for the two loan contracts that CEE administers. Even if we combine the contracts into one, $5,000 is still going to be too much and a waste of neighborhood resources. We are concerned that the funds will be spent on administration fees and not on loans to help with home or business improvements. Th e LNA Board will be discussing terminating the contract with CEE at its August meeting.

We need to keep in mind that when the new fees take eff ect on September 1, 2014, and CEE is no longer servicing our loan programs, there may be people in the process of still presenting paperwork, waiting for their loan to close, or have rehab in progress with contractors needing to be paid.

CEE has committed to working with people who are in process and will be closing their loans within 30 to 45 days of September 1st.

Th e change in contracting should have little to no impact on people with outstanding loans. Th e City is working with the payment processer that CEE uses and the plan is for them to take over that part of LNA’s program, until we fi nd a new administrator.

Ideas were brought up about where to look for a new administrator. Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) has been contacted, and Mark and Norma will be meeting with them in August. Eric is going to talk with a banker and see if this is something that would fi t under a bank service. Other suggestions were to contact the City or MCCD to see if they have any ideas of entities that can service loans. Or maybe, since

this CEE fee increase is also aff ecting other neighborhoods, a few neighborhoods combined could hire someone to service their loan programs.

Whatever we decide to do, it is going to require an amendment of the contracts between the City of Minneapolis, Center for Energy and Environment, and LNA. In the past this has been a long process.

For the past couple months we have been talking about doing a Lyndale Home Tour, but at the meeting the home tour evolved into a housing committee progressive cocktail hour. Tayler volunteered to send out an invite to committee members asking who would welcome a few people to their home and serve a drink and hors d’oeuvres. We are hoping to get fi ve or six people willing to host. Th e date has been set for Saturday, September 13th.

Questions were asked about the property at 3329 Nicollet Ave and whether any progress had been made towards the purchase of the lot. 3301 Nicollet was also discussed and how this had been such an eyesore for so many years. Ideas fl oated around about other properties that could use some tender-loving-care. Th ere will not be a committee meeting in August.



Housing, Planning & Development Committee Update

Next Meeting:Wednesday, September 3rd

6:30-8:00 pm@ the Lyndale Community

Center (3537 Nicollet)

Are you looking for a chance to get more involved in your neighborhood? Try serving on an LNA Committee. Committees are the foundation of all of LNA’s work. It’s through Committee’s like the Environment Committee that the neighborhood works on sustainability issues and through the Housing

Committee that we work on development and planning issues.

So come give us a try, LNA Committees meet once a month and only work if we have people bring their ideas and energy to help create a better neighborhood.

To get involved on an LNA Committee contact Sarah at [email protected] (612) 824-9402, ext. 12.

Committee Spotlightby Norma Pietz

Th is month we take a look at LNA’s Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association.

Focus: Bring businesses together in ways that build connections and to help strengthen each business.

What they do: Th e LNBA meets once a month at various locations. Th ey host a diff erent informational speaker each month, thus presenting valuable information which can be put to use within their own business.

Some recent topics of information:• Commercial Recycling/Grants for Businesses• Regulatory Services (Inspections, traffi c control, development review, licensing)• Business and Real Estate Law• Business Licensing• Increase to the Minimum Wage• Minnesota Health Insurance• Information for Businesses to Display Th eir Wares on the Sidewalks• Finding & Keeping Good Employees• Information About the Google Maps Business Pages• Environmental Acceptable Packaging for Commercial Recycling

What are they best known for: Building strong connections, giving input on the economic development programs and working to improve the economic environment of the neighborhood.

How to get involved: Attend one of the Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association meetings. Th e committee meets the second Tuesday of the month. Contact Norma at (612) 824-9402, ext. 15 or [email protected] to obtain more information and to get the date, time and place of the next meeting.

by Lenief Heimstead

Present: Lenief, Shannon, Jennifer (LNA staff )

Th e Food Share at Zion Lutheran will begin on Wednesday, July 16. Jennifer is contacting residents who will be helping with the eff ort this year. Lenief has been working

on recipes that will be available at the Food Share.

Josh has made arrangements for setting up his garden in the lot at Nicollet and 34th Street. He got permission from the landowner, found a water source, and has now been planting. One community member has come forward to work with him.

Shannon shared information about plans for this year’s Garden Tour, which is taking place on Th ursday, July 17. Th e sites will be less spread out this year, and will include

gardens with edible and native plants. Donations and food arrangements are coming along quite well.

Th e group discussed alternative formats for the Environment Committee’s work. A number of people have been working on various projects that fall within the Committee’s domain, but few of them attend the monthly Committee meetings. One possibility that was discussed would be to have the project work continue as it does now and to have less frequent meetings where project leaders would provide status reports.

Environment Committee Update for July

Next Meeting:Tuesday, September 2nd

6:00-7:30 pm@ the Lyndale Community


than many other nonprofi ts. We strongly feel it is our responsibility to be as inclusive as we can and try to engage as many of our approximately 8,000 community members as we can in their neighborhood’s work.

Having the term membership in the name can be confusing because community members don’t always understand that the meeting is for everyone in the neighborhood. For voting purposes and eligibility to serve on the board LNA considers anyone who lives in or owns property to be a member; the organization’s bylaws also provide for neighborhood businesses to appoint one person to represent them.

Th e July discussion focused on whether or not the name of the meeting should change and, if so, what it should be changed to. It was clear during the discussion that everyone there favored changing the name and the people liked variations that included Lyndale and either neighborhood or community in it.

It also was clear that people wanted more time to come up with other potential names and to think about what the

meeting should be called. Th e following is a list of potential names, in order of preference, from attendees at the July meeting.

Potential Names• Lyndale Neighborhood Meeting• Lyndale Community Meeting• Lyndale Forum• Lyndale Community Issues Meeting• Lyndale Community Gathering• Lyndale Improvement Coalition• Lyndale Stakeholders• General Membership Meeting

People also discussed that they would like the meetings to be open, be a positive place for the exchange of ideas and a place for the community to gather and make decisions about community issues.

Changing the name of the General Membership meeting will be on the agenda for a community vote at the September 22nd meeting. If you have ideas for other names, would like to express a preference, or have questions on the issue contact Mark Hinds at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 16.

Potential General Membership Name Change, from page 12

www.lyndale.org/espanol Lyndale Neighborhood News

Las Noticias del Vecindario Lyndale

Clases deInglésDe mañana:9:15 am-11:45 amlos lunes, martesy juevesWells Fargo Banken el sótano3030 Nicollet Ave.

Por la noche:5:30-8:00 pmlos lunes, martesy jueves en la Iglesia Zionla 33 y PillsburySolamente por la nochehay cuidado de niños (de 2 años en adelante)

• Para adultos

• Gratuitas

• Todos niveles son invitados

• Inscríbese en la clase los lunes

por Aryca Myers

El juego de Bingo durante el evento “Gracias por su tiempo” requirió que el jugador encontrara a alguien con buena onda y en el tercer evento de apreciación de voluntarios de LNA “Gracias por su tiempo,” no hacía falta gente que lo sabe pasar con buena onda. El último 25 de julio, miembros comunitarios se juntaron para ser honrados como personas que apoyan al trabajo que hace esta comunidad tan especial.

Mark asó una variedad deliciosa de pollo, salchichas y hamburguesas. Había otra comida buena en la mesa al lado de una mezcla de bebidas incluyendo un coctel de limonada y tomillo (cuya palabra en ingles suena igual a la palabra “tiempo” en inglés). La fi esta fue divertida, simple y proveyó una buena manera tener conversaciones con voluntarios y donantes de Lyndale. Ann Leitel, un miembro del Comité de los Voluntarios, tomó fotos en una

cabina de fotos con accesorios festivos hechos especialmente para el evento.

Siempre me asombra y me abruma la cantidad de amor que los miembros comunitarios muestran a nuestra comunidad y el evento fue un testimonio bonito a ese amor. ¡Gracias a los miembros comunitarios de Lyndale por todo lo que hacen! Mire a la página de Lyndale en facebook para unas fotos del evento.

¡Gracias por su tiempo donado!Apreciando Lyndale en el evento para voluntarios

Doña Pepina, Natasha y Liz en la apreciacion de voluntarios.

por Phil Rooney

El 24 de junio, ¡los jóvenes de todas partes de las ciudades gemelas empezaron el 20avo verano! Un proyecto que empezó en un lote vacío en el Vecindario de Lyndale con un adulto, 10 niños del vecindario y un bus VW, ha llegado a ser una de las organizaciones de jóvenes más grandes e infl uyentes en el país, una que involucra a más de 800 jóvenes lideres con la comida y la cultivación cada año. Está bienvenida a ser parte de una celebración durante todo el año, por todo lo que hemos cumplido desde 1995, y compartir nuestros sueños y metas para los próximos 20 años.

Contando con los números, los jóvenes de Youth Farm han cultivado y distribuido más de 100,000 libras de productos frescos, y han cocinado y comido 40,000 almuerzos saludables durante las últimas dos décadas. Más de 100 adolescentes han tenido empleos signifi cativos durante el verano con nuestro Proyecto LEAD—muchos han vuelto en roles de liderazgo como adultos, por ejemplo, el de personal y en la Mesa Directiva. Nuestros jóvenes llegan al fondo de los cinco vecindarios donde trabajamos, con un impacto a las familias, vecinos, escuelas y comunidades culturales. Como siempre, el programa es gratis y cerca de la casa.Detrás de estos números son las

historias de los 5,000 jóvenes de Youth Farm, del presente y pasado, que continúan haciendo una diferencia en sus vecindarios y comunidades todos los días. Le invito escuchar a algunas de estas historias, y ver a los granjeros en acción. Aquí tengo tres opciones:

¡Apúntese para ver nuestro Blog! Durante el verano, puede ver nuestros blogs video hechos por los graduados, que compartirán de primera mano el impacto del largo plazo que ha tenido Youth Farm en sus vidas.

Venga a nuestro Festival de la Cosecha y Cumpleaños el miércoles, 18 de agosto a

las 5:30 pm en la Iglesia Zion ubicada en la esquina de la 33 y la Pillsbury.

¡Venga para una gira por las granjas y almuerzo con los cultivadores! Nos encantan los visitantes, y nuestros jóvenes hacen el mejor almuerzo en las ciudades. Póngase en contacto conmigo directamente: [email protected] me encantaría arreglar algo.

Estos 20 años de crecimiento han sido posibles por nuestra fuerte red de apoyantes dedicados, personas como USTED, que han donado su tiempo y dinero para apoyar nuestro trabajo. Gracias por habernos hecho una prioridad.

20 años de Youth Farm – Un Aniversario importante

Tocadores de puertas: ¿Quiere Usted practicar sus habilidades como Organizador Comunitario? ¿Piensa Usted que votar es muy importante? Únase a LNA con nuestro proyecto “Vota Nicollet” o cual se enfocará en tocar las puertas de Lyndale y de tres otros vecindarios durante este otoño. Es una oportunidad emocionante para involucrarse en un proyecto de muchos vecindarios, y que tiene el potencial de empoderar e involucrar a los miembros comunitarios de una manera con impact. Póngase en contacto con Jennifer: [email protected] o llame al (612) 824-9402 ext. 12 para aprender más y anotarse para el entrenamiento y el tocado.

Traductores: ¿Tiene Usted fl uidez en el Idioma Español e Inglés? ¿Quiere usar sus destrezas para ser La Voz de los miembros comunitarios, e involucrarse en la dirección del vecindario y asegurar que todos sepan acerca de los recursos que existen en

Lyndale? LNA busca un grupo de personas que puedan traducir documentos e interpretar durante las reuniones. Estamos emocionados de que un grupo tan diverso de líderes ha surgido del vecindario y que ahora necesita ayuda para asegurar que todos, trabajando en Lyndale puedan entender y ser entendidos. Póngase en contacto con [email protected] para hacer una orientación.

Calles Abiertas: ¡Este año será la primera vez que Nicollet organice un evento de Calles Abiertas! Es muy emocionante y proveerá una cantidad de oportunidades para negocios y miembros comunitarios involucrados. Este evento es de dos vecindarios, y tendrá muchas actividades que necesitan de su ayuda. El evento será el Domingo, 14 de Septiembre de 12:00 a 5:00 pm. ¡Ayúdenos a ser un ejemplo de Lyndale y apúntese para ayudarnos! Póngase en contacto con Jennifer: [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 12.

Oportunidades para voluntarios en Agosto

Mimi, Anahi y Dulce con acelga lista para mander a las casas do los jovenes con Youth Farm.

por Jennifer Arnold y Taylor Shevey

El viernes, 18 de julio, miembros comunitarios de Lyndale organizaron un taller sobre derechos inquilinos para el vecindario en la iglesia Zion. El evento fue una oportunidad para fomentar comunicación entre ofi ciales de la Ciudad y miembros comunitarios y explicar un proceso claro para enfrentar los problemas serios

que experimentan los inquilinos en Lyndale. El evento fue el primero de muchas reuniones de inquilinos que veremos en nuestra comunidad en los meses que vienen.

Durante nuestro tocado de puertas esta primavera, los voluntarios latinos notaron que muchas de las personas viviendo en edifi cios grandes en Lyndale batallan con las condiciones

de sus departamentos. Hay infestaciones de bichos, problemas con puertas inseguras, ventanas malas y fugas de agua en muchas unidades rentales. El personal y los voluntarios de Lyndale decidieron enfrentar estos asuntos al juntar recursos para guiar a miembros comunitarios por un proceso de muchos pasos

Derechos de Inquilinos Vienen a Lyndale

Derechos de Inquilinos Vienen a Lyndale, cont’d. on pg. 15


Las Noticias del Vecindario Lyndale

Hosmer Library is located at 347 E. 36th Street.

Family Storytime

Wednesdays, June 4–Aug. 27, 10:30 amFor children of all ages and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Conversation Circles

Saturdays, June 7–Aug. 30, 12:00-2:00 pm.Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call (612) 543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, (612) 543-8845; in Somali, (612) 543-8756; in Spanish, (612) 543-8510.

Library Lab for Kids: Raptors

Saturday, Aug. 2, 10:30 am Saturday, Aug. 2, 1:00 pmFor families. Meet an owl, hawk, falcon and very special guest – a bald eagle – from the University of Minnesota’s

Raptor Center. Learn about the diff erent types of raptors, their characteristics, identifi cation, diets and habitats. Sponsored by Friends of the Hosmer Library in partnership with the Bryant Neighborhood Organization. Hosmer World Film Series

Sundays, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10 & Aug. 17, 1:30 pmGet a glimpse of the diverse world we live in through this series of award-winning international fi lms. Rare cinema at its fi nest! Library Lab for Kids: Science Experiments

Saturday, Aug. 9, 10:30 am – 12:00 pmLocation: Farmer’s Market in the library parking lotFor families. Join the Kitchen Pantry Scientist to learn fun science experiments you can recreate at home.

Showcase Your Talent

Saturday, Aug. 9, 2:00 pmFor families. Celebrity Fancy Ray McCloney will host the 16th Annual Hosmer Library

Talent Show. Bring your talent or just come and enjoy. All ages and all talents are encouraged to participate. To register, call Hosmer Library at (612) 543-6900. Javier Matos Plays Solo

Saturday, Aug. 16, 10:30 amLocation: Farmer’s Market in the library parking lotMatos, of Javier and the Innocent Sons, will play his rocking blues sound.

Computer Skills Open Computer Lab

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1:00-4:00 pm; Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1:00-4:00 pm; Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1:00-4:00 pmOpen computer skills assistance with library software instructors and volunteers. No registration required. Walk-Ins welcome! Computer Skills WorkshopMonday, Aug. 4, 2:30–4:00 pm;Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6:30–8:00 pmRegister Online or call (612) 543-6900.Work on projects and practice skills from using the mouse and keyboarding to using email

and Microsoft Offi ce with our software instructors and volunteer assistants. Microsoft Windows Basics

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 6:30–8:00 pmRegister Online or call (612) 543-6900.Hands on exploration of the Windows 7 operating system. Learn how to start programs, save and fi nd fi les and folders, and switch between programs eff ectively. Mouse and keyboard use required. Microsoft PowerPoint:

Multimedia TipsMonday, Aug. 11, 2:00–3:30 pmRegister Online or call (612) 543-6900.Use multimedia tips and tricks such as auto transitions, audio and video to dress up your presentations. Prerequisite: Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics or familiarity with presentation software is highly recommended. Handout Email: IntermediateMonday, Aug. 11, 12:00–1:30 pmRegister Online or call (612) 543-6900.Learn how to use folders, view and attach fi les to an email

and set up an email address book using a Yahoo! account. Handout Microsoft Publisher: Basics

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 4:30–6:00 pmRegister Online or call (612) 543-6900.Learn to use the menus and toolbars to create and publish your own fl iers, brochures and greeting cards. Handout Microsoft Excel: Basics

Th ursday, Aug. 14, 4:30–6:00 pmRegister Online or call (612) 543-6900.Learn the basics of working with an Excel spreadsheet: navigation, entering data and using formulas. Handout Internet Basics

Th ursday, Aug. 14, 2:30–4:00 pmRegister Online or call (612) 543-6900.Hands on exploration of the Google Chrome web browser. Learn how to enter web addresses and use search engines to fi nd information online. Mouse and keyboard use required.

Hosmer Library Events and Classes

Hosmer World Music Series Concerts are held at Painter Park, 34th St. and Lyndale. For more information, contact Roy

Woodstrom at (612) 543-6400.

The Hosmer World Music Series is pleased to announce our concert schedule. The Hosmer Concert Series is a partnership between LNA, Hosmer Library and KFAI Radio. For more

information, contact [email protected].

August 14th, 6:00 pm: The Rum Cullies - Old-Time, Jug Band and Cajun music

August 25th, 6:30-8:00 pm: TBA

September 18th, 6:30-8:00 pm: TBA

Saturday Concerts at 2:00 pm at Hosmer Library resume on September 20th.

This activity is made possible, in part, by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of

Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

para alentarles a los dueños de edifi cios a hacer reparaciones y cambios.

La tarde empezó con presentaciones por los empleados de la Ciudad con 311 e Inspecciones. Leah Skjefte habló sobre 311 y sus usos variados, enfocando más en el proceso de llamar con una queja para inspecciones. Jack Allison y Mike Rumpee explicaron cómo debe pasar el proceso de hacer una queja sobre condiciones de viviendas. Había un diálogo acerca de qué pasa cuando no hay respuesta a las preocupaciones de un residente. Todos los representantes de la Ciudad dijeron que se debe tomar acción para hacer frente a sus problemas dentro de

una semana y declararon que residentes pueden llamar de vuelta con su número de caso para chequear el progreso de la situacion. Se puso muy claro durante la conversación que 311 e Inspecciones dicen que responden a las quejas mucho más rápido que los residentes experimentan la respuesta.

Después que la Ciudad presentó sobre cómo el proceso de Inspecciones debe funcionar, Doug Clark de Legal Aid y Claire Branigan de HomeLine guiaron el grupo por un proceso los inquilinos pueden usar para exigir reparaciones en sus departamentos. Un inquilino debe mandar una carta al propietario solicitando reparaciones o cambios. Si

el dueño no ha abordado las preocupaciones en dos semanas, el inquilino debe enviarle una segunda carta. Después de una semana más sin progreso, el inquilino debe llamar a 311 para mandar un inspector a investigar el departamento y demandar el cambio. Si el propietario no responde todavía, hay acciones de rent escrow que HomeLine y Legal Aid pueden iniciar con los inquilinos.

A este punto, los miembros comunitarios empezaron a expresar sus inquietudes especifi cas. Fue claro que la gente necesita completar el proceso mencionado para crear cambios verdaderos en sus edifi cios. Para facilitar este

trabajo juntos, LNA estará reuniendo inquilinos el viernes, 8 de agosto a las 6pm. En esta junta, ¡vamos a trabajar con miembros comunitarios para averiguar los próximos pasos

y comenzar a tomar acción juntos!

Gracias a todos que colaboraron para que esta primera reunión fuera un éxito.

Derechos de Inquilinos Vienen a Lyndale, from page 14

by Mark Hinds

During the next couple of months there will be three free outdoor concerts at Painter Park. Th e concerts are a part of the Hosmer World Music Series.

Th e Hosmer World Music Series is a partnership between the Lyndale Neighborhood Association, Hosmer Library, KFAI, and Painter Park. In June the series received a $10,000 grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) that will fund the series through June of next year.

Th e fi rst concert will be On Th ursday, August 14th and will feature the Rum Cullies, which are Matt Neil on fi ddle, Liz Draper on bass, Adam Kiesling on guitar, and Sam Timmreck on the banjo. Th ey will be playing for the Painter Park Ice Cream Social starting at 6:00 pm. Th e Rum Cullies play old-time and jug band

material and may even throw in a Cajun tune or two.

Th ere also will be outdoor concerts on Monday, August 25th and on Th ursday, September 18th, both concerts will run from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the park. Th ese are great opportunities for you to grab the whole family, some lawn chairs, a picnic, and to plan on hanging out at the park with your neighbors. We will be announcing the line-ups for the last two shows in the next few weeks on the neighborhood’s Facebook page.

Th e series regular concert schedule of Saturdays at 2:00 pm at Hosmer Library will be starting back up on Saturday, September 20th. All the concerts are free to the public and are held in accessible locations. You can check out the concert schedule at www.lyndale.org/hosmer.

Hosmer Music Series Coming to Painter Park


COMMUNITY CALENDARSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Lyndale Community Meal, 6:00 pm

Zion Lutheran Church



Support Lyndale!How much do you value your neighborhood? Here at

Lyndale we’re working hard to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable community.

To do this we need your support of both time and money. Your tax deductable gift to LNA helps us work with

everyone in the community to make sure there are high-quality out of school time activities for Lyndale’s kids, that

there is a voice for the neighborhood on planning and development issues, and that we can keep on organizing

great community events like the Lyndale Open House and Fish Fest.

To support your neighborhood just stop by on-line at www.lyndale.org or drop a check in the mail to the Lyndale

Neighborhood Association,3537 Nicollet Avenue, Mpls, MN 55408. Our hope is that you

appreciate our work enough that we can become one of your top three charities, regardless of the amount you can

afford to give.









ESL Classes9:15 am -11:45 am, Wells Fargo Bank5:30-8:00 pm, Zion Church










10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (No Crime & Safety Meeting in August)

(No LNBA Meetingin August)

LNA Board Meeting6:30-8:30 pm

@ Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.)

AUGUSTHarvest Fest

5:30 pmZion Church

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SEPTEMBER

LNBA Meeting,12:00-1:00 pm

@ location TBA

Environment Committee Meeting, 6:00-7:30 pm

@ Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet)

Housing, Planning & Development Meeting,

6:30-8:00 pm@ Lyndale Community


LNA Board Meeting6:30-8:30 pm

@ Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Ave.) Crime & Safety Meeting,

6:30-8:00 pm@ the 5th Precinct (3101

Nicollet)

Nicollet Open StreetsComing on September 14thGet ready for the first annual Nicollet Open Streets coming this fall to Nicollet Avenue. On Sunday, September 14th you can enjoy our main street by ped or pedal as the Lyndale & Kingfield Neighborhood Associations host, what we hope will be, the first annual Nicollet Open Streets event from 12:00-5:00 pm between Lake Street and 46th.

To get involved contact Jennifer at [email protected] / (612) 824-9402, ext. 12!

Nicollet Open Streets will be on Sunday, September 14th.

Seward Co-op Friends Store Construction Jobs

Information Meeting, 3:00 pm, Sabathani

Community Ctr., 310 E. 38th St., 2nd floor gym

Hosmer Concert Series: TBA6:30-8:00 pm @

Painter Park

Nicollet Open Streets

12:00-5:00 pm Buy Tickets for LNA’s Fall Fundraiser on Sept 26th.

Trinkets & Treasures Sale

Part II8:00 am-4:00 pm

Redeemer Residence31st & Lyndale

Housing Progressive “Mini”

Party3:00 pm

Hosmer Concert Series: TBA6:30-8:00 pm @

Painter Park

Hosmer Concerts Start2:00 pm, Hosmer

Library

Litter Outta Lyndale

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Labor Day


Ice Cream Social & Hosmer Concert: The Rum Cullies6:00 pm @ Painter Park

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