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issue 3 Fall 2011 welcome to windom
community
news
2011 windom Festival & movies in the Park
By Amanda Vallone
and effort to make this festival a success. A special
It was so wonderful to see so many families come out to thank-you to the following individuals who helped
celebrate the Windom neighborhood at this year’s festival with their talents and time: John Cosgrove, our
and Movies in the Park event on Saturday, August 20th. festival emcee; Casie Moen, who did the graphic
The Windom Festival is always a collaborative effort of designing and helped chair the Silent Auction; The
the Windom Community Council and the Windom Windom Community Board Members, who continue
Community Center run by Minneapolis Parks and to help make this neighborhood one worth living in;
Recreation. This year we added many new highlights that and the staff at the Windom Community Center,
added to the day’s fun and success. who are always willing to work together to make these
Children had the horse carousel jumper, art projects, face events so great.
painting, sidewalk chalk and the alley of fun games such Those of you who came out this year and supported the
as the duck pond to choose from. There was even a father- Windom community, THANK YOU!
daughter fiddler duo who entertained families under the
shady tree. Many smiles were being shared throughout
the afternoon, especially when 9Tomorrows hit the
stage with their uplifting and groovy beats. Children
and adults danced to the live music as others enjoyed
browsing the Around the World Silent Auction tables and
bidding on items donated by local businesses.
This year Bobby & Steve’s Auto World, our Gold
Sponsors, also provided the food truck; they grilled up
some hot dogs, and baked some delicious pizzas and
cookies for all to enjoy. New partnering owners Keith
& Marina Ostendorf and lead manager Sean Hall of
their Chevy Grille donated 50% of the food sale profits to
the Windom Community Council to go toward future
community programming.
The evening ended with the Movies in the Park series
which many families stayed to enjoy featuring the movie
The Incredibles. *Next year we promise to have a bug-
spray station.
Thanks to the many volunteers who donated their time
Windom community newsletter Fall 2011 issue 3 1
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from anywhere within the city limits, or newsletter@windomcommunity.org if you wish to
even on a cell phone. 311 operators are advertise in the Windom Community Newsletter.
available weekdays 7am–11pm. Or e-mail
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612.726.8100 Board meetings are held on the second Thursday
MN Department of Transportation: of every month at the Windom Community Center
651.296.3000 from 7–9 pm. Community members are welcome.
Senior Dining Reservation: 612.370.4980 BoaRd memBeRs:
Senior Resources Southwest: 612.822.3194
South Metro Airport Action Council: President Rachel Stulen
612.861.1061 Breanne Rothstein Douglas Sweet
Southwest Family Room (ages 0–6): Vice President
612.827.3918 Pat Soulak David Evans
Windom Community Center: 612.370.4980 Treasurer Brian O’Shea
Windom Home Fix-up Loans: Pat Croal
Jim Hasnik, CEE: 612.335.5885 Secretary
Windom School: 612.668.3370 Casie Moen
newsletter@windomcommunity.org
The Windom Community News
newsletter Volunteers (WCN) is published by the Windom
David Evans Community Council. It is designed,
Steve Rawlins written, and delivered by volunteers
Pat Soulak from the Windom community. We are
Amanda Vallone looking for volunteers to help with future
Breanne Rothstein newsletters. WINDOM
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eyes on windom
By Mailman Joe
Time to open up the old mailbag. Windom?
Ripping Off A Rant
Dear Mailman Joe;
I share your outrage at people who cruise through stop Dear RO…sorry, I can’t bring myself to go there.
signs in the neighborhood, but what can we do? It Yes, it has. And it goes on later. And get this…they
seems that a major source of revenue is being lost for the CHANGED the flight patterns undercover of the
Minneapolis Police Department. Should we call and let night so residents who DIDN’T get new windows
them know? wouldn’t catch on! And as it turns out, the decibel
Slow and Steady on Wentworth. test to determine if you are in danger of permanent
damage to your hearing now consists of placing two
Dear SSW; ninety-year old women in front of a house and, if they
Alas, after talking to some of my friends on the force, cover their ears as a jumbo roars overhead, that house
I’m afraid that putting up that red flag will only come gets windows! We still aren’t getting them on Pleasant
to bite us Windomites on the anterior. Roughly 90% Avenue, by the way, despite the fact that we can see the
of tickets given out during neighborhood sweeps go to in-flight movies from our kitchen.
people LIVING IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD. But,
I have an idea that I think might catch on. Dear Mailman Joe;
Air Horns. You know, those loud, scary things on semis What’s your favorite thing about the neighborhood?
and steamships? I know from the movies that they make Wondering On Wentworth
hand-held ones so, if four or five of us buy one and hang
around on Pillsbury and 56th or 58th and Grand and Dear WOW;
blow them off every time some thoughtless numbskull There’s so much I like about living here but, if hard
texts through the stop sign, it would scare the kakashka pressed to come up with one thing, it would have
out of them and possibly initiate a mild cardiac to be the big, majestic pine tree in the back yard of
infarction which is only fair because that is what they do 5420 Pleasant, as seen from the alley. Certainly one
that to us every time they blast down our streets. of the oldest in the area, this beauty fills the back
yard, draping over the garage, the whole thing too
Dear Mailman Joe; massive for the space it’s in. If Chris ever sells, and I
What’s with all the dog waste not being picked up? win the Powerball, I’ll buy the house, tear it and the
P***** Off On Pillsbury garage down, and put in benches so all the residents of
Windom can come to sit and unwind under this hidden
Dear POOP; gem.
As a mailman who tromps through our ‘hood every day,
I feel your pain. As a resident, I’ve seen the culprits. Dear Mailman Joe;
Usually joggers, headphones full of downloads, dogs in All of these letters seem made up.
tow, oblivious to the business their pooches are leaving Mailman Joe
behind. They think they’ve got it covered because they
have BAGS flapping like flags off the leash to fool us. Dear Mailman Joe;
For this, I think going old school is best. Find out Yeah, you got me. They are all made up. That’s
where they live, scoop the offending waste into a paper because the only questions anyone ever asks me is
bag, wait for night, light bag on fire at a safe distance “Does this have enough postage?” or “Do those guys
outside their front door and ring the doorbell. Quickly running the Post Office know what they’re doing?”
run away and watch from the shadows. Soon, what was (The answer to both is no.) Or maybe it’s because you
thoughtlessly left on your property will be underfoot don’t know how to get in touch with me. So if you
where it belongs. (Kids -- always do this with an adult!) have any Windom questions or kooky stories, send ‘em
my way via the interweb at:
Dear Mailman Joe;
Is it my imagination or is airport noise getting louder in mailmanjoe24@yahoo.com
Windom community newsletter Fall 2011 issue 3 3
Bobby & steve’s Auto world
celebrates their re-Grand opening
Bobby & Steve’s Auto World is a company dedicated
to serving its guests with fast, friendly and convenient
service.
There are eight locations throughout the Metro area with
the newest re build in Eden Prairie. Windom is proud to
be one of those locations at
5801 Nicollet Ave. S. It opened in the summer of
2006 and continues to be a wonderful addition to the
Windom neighborhood.
Steve Williams, leading partner in four locations
including the Nicollet station has been such an amazing
community partner with the Windom Community
Council. Steve and his team have volunteered hours Be Alive, Alert, Awake and Enthusiastic!
and provided sponsorship to many of the Windom As part of Bobby & Steve’s Auto World is the Youth
neighborhood events including the annual Fall festival, Foundation which one of the primary goals is helping
Winter Holiday Stop & Shop and the Spring Tots Rock communities build playgrounds that will be here for
for the past three years. this generation and generations to come. Each year
The Nicollet Station now has two new managing Bobby & Steve’s Auto World Youth Foundation awards
partners, Keith and Marina Ostendorf who are excited a scholarship to a student who has been selected based
to be part of our growing community. Bobby & Steve on their academic achievement, commitment to the
Williams and Keith & Marina Ostendorf took a week community and their financial needs. To learn more
long moment to say "thank you" for having them be a about the Youth Foundation, its grants, scholarships
part of the neighborhood businesses for the past 5 plus and how you can help please visit their website at: www.
years. Being a part of a community means a lot to us. bobbyandstevesautoworldyouthfoundation.org
We enjoy providing world-class professional service and
products to you, our neighbors and advocates. Some of
the amazing week long specials included .15 off gas per
gallon, free drawings each day for gift cards, oil changes
and tire rotations. They offered $1.00 car washes and
free coffee, kit kats and deli samples too. For the kids
they had face painters, clowns, stilt walkers and a
bouncy house.
Bobby & Steve’s Auto World is an amazing company
with a rich history, positive team values and a staff that
wants to
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letter from the President
As usual, we have lots of
greatness going on in our neighborhood!
Let me take the chance to highlight This year, we are changing up our Holiday
some of it! Stop and Shop a little, so read on in
Windom School is up in enrollment the newsletter for more information.
again this year! The Dual Immersion We’re hosting the event “Small Business
program is a hit among neighbors and Saturday,” which is Saturday, November
also creates a draw, bringing in children 26th, the day after Black Friday. BE
from all over the city and several suburbs SURE to support our local businesses
as well! Go Windom! Keep up the good this holiday season! Without you, these
work. If you are interested in knowing businesses would not survive. You can
more about their program, visit windom. get SO much right here in the ‘hood.
mpls.k12.mn.us . Windom has something for everyone-
Our Windom festival was a major everything from clothing, to appliances,
success this year! With the addition of a popular, to household goods, to gift certificates for coffee (or
local band, Nine Tomorrows, and a Movie in the beans), or lunch/dinner, or specialty services, take the
Park immediately following the festival, we drew a chance on the 26th to stop in and see the businesses
great crowd. Thanks to all our sponsors, especially specials they are running that day. Also, with the
Bobby and Steve’s for their Gold Sponsorship and upcoming construction on Lyndale Avenue, it be will
providing the food this year! crucial for them to have your support.
We have partnered up with an excited volunteer, Thank you to each of you for contributing to our
Brian O’Shea, who has been working diligently with great place! Windom Community Council elections
the City and Mn/DOT to secure space for Windom’s are coming up, so if you’ve always thought about
first community garden! If you’ve noticed a large, getting involved, consider joining the board. It’s
empty space just north of the Nicollet Avenue bridge VERY little commitment, and you get to be a part of
over Highway 62, this is the future location of our something bigger.
newest community asset! Check out the ad in this
newsletter for contact info and how to get involved. Sincerely, Breanne
This is an exciting new endeavor supported by the
neighborhood!
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO HAVE A GARDEN, BUT
NEVER HAD THE SPACE?
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO GROW YOUR OWN
FLOWERS, FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND HERBS?
WELL NOW YOU CAN!
WE HAVE FOUND SPACE FOR A POTENTIAL WINDOM
COMMUNITY GARDEN ON 62ND STREET BETWEEN
WENTWORTH AVE AND NICOLETT, IN THE EMPTY LOT.
TO MAKE THIS IDEA A REALITY, WE NEED YOUR HELP.
GET INVOLVED AND GROW!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
BRIAN O’SHEA AT (952) 393-2986
BRIAN.PATRICK.OSHEA@GMAIL.COM
Windom community newsletter Fall 2011 issue 3 5
lyndale Avenue Bridge prep work begins
Contractors will begin removing trees and other heavy Parkway, Minnehaha Creek embankment stabilization
vegetation located adjacent to the Lyndale Avenue and re-establishment of vegetation that will be
Bridge over Minnehaha Creek on Monday, Nov. 7. The impacted during construction are all part of the
clearing is taking place so the existing bridge can be project. More details will be available closer to the
photographed for historic preservation purposes. start of construction next year.
Temporary lane closures will be required during the The Board of Commissioners approved the estimated
clearing operations, so residents should plan ahead if $9 million reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue South
they will be moving through the area. The removal crew (County State Aid Highway 22) from 56th Street east
will be using chain saws to cut the trees down. The trees to Minnehaha Parkway, including reconstructing the
will then be loaded onto trucks and hauled away from bridge over Minnehaha Creek, in August 2010.
the site.
No other work on the Lyndale Avenue Bridge will be
completed this year. The bridge will close to traffic diAMoNd lAke
in February 2012, and is scheduled to reopen by the
end of 2012. In spring 2012, crews will remove the
current bridge structure and begin constructing the new
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bridge, and an archaeologist will watch the excavation our services iNclude:
operations on the north side of Minnehaha Creek, Pipes cut & threaded
looking for any signs of a mill that was formerly located Tool rental
Paint mixing
in the area. Key cuts
The bridge will be reconstructed including the traffic Tool sharpening
lanes, improved intersection controls, sidewalks, Carpet cleaning
Glass & shades cut to size
ornamental railings, and lighting. Pedestrian and
Lamp repair
bicycle access paths between the bridge and Minnehaha Screen repair
Home maintenance and repair
Much more!
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Windom community newsletter Fall 2011 issue 3 7
windom dual immersion school news by Colleen Simmons
PTO, Community Building
Back to school, fall 2011 brought many new families We have a number of local promotions where the
to Windom School. First through fifth grades began community can support the school while supporting
on August 29th and four full kindergarten classes local businesses. Kowalski’s, at 54th and Lyndale,
and three preschool classes (with a waiting list) began and Bobby & Steve’s on Nicollet both have receipt
on August 31st. This is a program in demand. When programs. At Kowalski’s you may put the receipt
one recalls that MPS considered closing this vibrant for your groceries in the Windom School slot, and
program only three years ago, the current successes at Bobby & Steve’s you tell the cashier your receipt
and enrollment belie the grave mistake that decision is “for” Windom School. We always collect General
would have been. Mills boxtops, Campbell’s Soup points and Kemps
milk lids—these can be dropped off in the school
Bringing a feeling of satisfaction to parents and staff office or the bins in the front entryway. Last year, a
who have touted the dual immersion model for years, neighborhood resident dropped off a large collection of
Windom School is making news in academics. Last these items for the school—THANK YOU; every little
Spring the school won an award for the First In Math bit helps!
(FIM) program where students participate in an
online learning environment. The FIM program is Two additional ideas: Link your Target Visa to Windom
a dynamic online program encouraging students to School and we receive 1% of all your purchases. Use
practice through immediate feedback, which includes school code 64928 at the Target website to participate.
beginning single-step addition through advanced (If you shop at Target, why not make the money work
math skill like algebra, meeting all skill levels in for your neighborhood schools?) We also have the
elementary. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts within Chinook Book (aka Blue Sky Guide) for sale for $20
MPS, this program was cut for fall. with 50% going back to the school. See the Windom
School website at www.windom.mpls.k12.us or call
More exciting news with reading scores. Cindy Christian (parent) at 612-824-4096.
Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson recognized
Windom students for making a 17% increase in
reading scores; MPS grades 3-8 overall made a 4%
increase in reading scores. Many education experts
believe the immersion setting creates an advantage
because students remain more engaged as they are
working to keep up with the discussions.
We have four new international interns at Windom
again this year; three from Spain and one from
Colombia. The interns provide a wonderful ‘window
on the world’ that is an integral part of immersion.
In addition to helping in classrooms, they bring a
‘taste’ of their culture to the students and school,
Dau Dental Solutions
demonstrating the value of a second language in our
global village.
Saturday, October 1, 2011 78 Windom students,
——— For a Healthy Smile ———
parents and a couple teachers participated in the
Diana Pierce Family Mile, a one-mile run part of the James N. Dau III, DDS
Twin Cities Marathon weekend. Children choose to Gentle family dentistry 5601 Nicollet Ave South
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sAVe tHe dAte! mArcH 24th 4:00-7:00pm
Tots Rock 2011 was a great success bringing out over our neighborhoods with young children and to in-
130 families with more than 200 children over the troduce more community members to local resources
age of one! Pulling off a fun, family and businesses.
friendly event takes the support of a
whole community. If you would like to volunteer or help
Tots Rock is a dance party for children, sponsor this event in any way please con-
ages 6 months to 7 years of age. In ad- tact Windom Community Coordinator,
dition to dancing to a live DJ, bubbles Amanda Vallone at (612) 695-2831 or
blow near the dance floor, temporary Tots Rock Coordinator, Jessica Docken
tattoos and blow up guitars, there is a at (612) 824-2865.
“chill” room with books, a craft and coloring station,
and bean bags/cushions for lounging. This event is Tots Rock! provides families with a safe, all-inclusive
modeled after “Baby Loves Disco”, but is being done opportunity to socialize with neighbors while spend-
at a much simpler, more accessible level (in terms of ing time together. Best of all, its fun!
venue, cost, and association). The variety of activities
is intended to keep children engaged and entertained
while giving parents the opportunity to enjoy their
children in a new environment as well as meet other
parents in the community. The main intention of this
event is to build a sense of community for families in
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Windom community newsletter Fall 2011 issue 3 9
windom Band
by Kristine dizon
We have been slowly growing and the ensemble is
sounding great. If you have any friends, or family
members that want to get back into performing, it
would be great to have them on board--no matter
what musical level they are at.
Some songs we have been working on:
Windom’s Holiday Stop & Shop Celebrates & Supports Holst F Suite: Movement I and II.
small Business saturday
Williams Basin Street Blues: All
Sousa Stars and Stripes
Ticheli Simple Gifts: Movement IV
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26th In Spring 2011, The Crosstown Community Band
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. started with members in the Southwest Minneapolis
November 27, 2010 was the first- ever Small Business community who wanted to immerse themselves
Saturday. Small Business Saturday is the day we in creating music together. With support from
celebrate the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers to the Richfield Lutheran Church, the Crosstown
local merchants across the U.S. Community Band rehearses every Tuesday from
7pm-8pm in the basement choir room. We are
More than 200 organizations have already joined
always looking for new members to join the
American Express OPEN, the company’s small business
ensemble. If you are interested, please contact the
unit, in declaring the Saturday after Thanksgiving as
Music Director, Kristine Dizon at dizon003@umn.
Small Business Saturday.
edu for more details.
The Windom Community Council and NEHBA
will help organize and promote the 4th
annual Holiday Stop & Shop to coincide with
Small Business Saturday here in the Windom
neighborhood.
Aqua City Plumbing
Throughout the day businesses will offer special
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participating store will have a gift wrapped box • Raidators
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information in order to win a gift certificate to • Drain Cleaning
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A listing of businesses and featured specials
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Windom community newsletter Fall 2011 issue 3 11
Windom Community Council Sends a
BIG THANK YOU to our 2011 Festival Sponsors
Gold Level Around The World Silent Auction Donors
• Bobby & Steve’s Auto World • Museum of Russian Art
Silver Level • Windom PTO
• Warner Stellian • ARTrageous Adventures
• Wuensch • 58th Street Garage
• NEHBA • Metro Motel
• Midland Heating • Sewtropolis
Bronze Level • B. a resale shop
• Nokomis Chiropractic • Beadhive
• Uncommon Gardens • Tangletown Gardens
• Sigh Yoga • Wise Acre
• HWA RANG DO • City of Lakes Dental
• Cattle Ranch
• Anytime Fitness
• Unwind Within
• Peters Billiards
• City Limits
Minneapolis, MN, 55419
5821 Wentwoth Ave S.
Windom Community Council
