December 2023 Print Edition
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Another chapter for holiday book giving
By Judy Woodward This is going to be a holiday season unlike any other. With coronavirus case rates soaring and the most contentious election in... Read More
Upcoming Bugle deadlines
Here are our Bugle deadlines for the next three issues. As always, we appreciate when writers and readers submit their articles early.
Please note our publication dates represent when the newspapers go out for delivery. Mail distribution of the paper may take up to several business days. Meanwhile, bulk drop-offs of the paper around town are usually completed two to three days after publication.
- January 2024: Deadline, December 13
- February 2024: Deadline, January 10
- March 2024: Deadline, February 14
Park Bugle Photo Gallery
Our photo gallery is a combination of photos from our print edition and pictures that we could not run due to lack of space. We are accepting photo submissions from readers for possible publication. Got an interesting photo of something that happened or is going on in your neighborhood? Send your photo submissions to editor@parkbugle.org with the caption line “Photo Gallery.”
Make this fun snacking board, using a Christmas Tree for inspiration! This charcuterie was made with sliced cucumber, sausage, red pepper, green apple, a variety of cheeses, grapes and crackers. Photo by Jenni Wolf.
When everyone brings their favorite cookies and treats, there are plenty to share and take home for later.. Photo by Jenni Wolf.
A 6-foot, 132-pound baby giraffe. was born on Nov.6 to mother Zinnia. Photo from Como Zoo.
The Commonwealth Avenue home of the Joerns brothers, built in 1905–06. Photo by Kristin Anderson.
The much-lauded Irish author Claire Keegan is back with a dazzling new collection of short stories, So Late in the Day (which debuted Nov. 14).
Joanna Quinn’s The Whalebone Theatre is now available in paperback. She calls it a novel that “touches every human emotion.”
Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters is full of practical ways to make the season more meaningful and memorable.
Andrew Rea’s fun filled book Binging with Babish is like an entire cooking course in a single book, full of the useful advice and enthusiasm that Rea is famous for.
For the aspiring chef: New and veteran foodies will find inspiration in Molly Baz’s second cookbook, More is More. She brings her signature maximalist style to flavor-packed recipes ranging from Miso-Braised Chicken and Leeks to Earl Gray Scones.
For (aspiring) optimists: David Brooks’ latest book How to Know a Person is a clarion call for the value of empathy in our daily lives and our social institutions. It’s also a roadmap of practical steps we can take to develop our capacity to truly see others and grow together into our best selves.
For the nature lover on your list: If you (like us) were captivated by Merlin Sheldrake’s bestselling book Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, then you’ll love the new illustrated edition. It’s packed with photographs that will captivate and delight readers of all ages.
For mystery readers: Twilight Falls, the fourth installment of the Shady Hollow mystery series, is out now. These cozy mysteries— in which all the characters are woodland animals— are perfect for anyone who wants to know that it’s all going to be OK in the end. Mystery readers who want to test their sleuthing skills will love Murdle. The hit game is now available offline in not one but two books to test even the most experienced investigator.
Murray Middle School’s Environmental Inquiry Immersion students harvested over 100 lbs of fresh produce from their class garden this fall. Maintained over the summer by volunteer students and staff, the produce was donated to culinary classes at Como High School. Photo courtesy of Murray Middle School.
Developers of Amber Union are planning an addition to the site called Amber Flats. Photo by Lou Michaels.
Como students touring the University of Minnesota Rochester as part of a Get Ready campus visit. Photo by Mai Chue Moua.
A school yearbook photo of Virginia Gillespie, who later became Virginia Sohre when she married. Photo found on Ancestry.com by Sarah Clark.
One of the thousands of bookplates bearing Virginia Sohre’s name at the St. Anthony Park branch St. Paul Public Library. Photo by Sarah CR Clark.
New Blue House residents in their new dresses. Submitted photo by Karen Lilley.
Blue House girls: Jenipher and Babrah. Submitted photo by Karen Lilley.
Ted Labuza honored for lifetime achievement. Submitted photo University of Minnesota.
Kathryn Murray resigned in November as executive director of District 12 Community Council to join the city of Bloomington as creative placemaking specialist. Photo courtesy of District 12 Community Council.
Kevin Davis, assistant principal at Johnson Senior High School, stands next to the new geothermal HVAC system in the school’s basement. Photo by George Zan.
Johnson Senior High School, the new geothermal HVAC system in the school’s basement. Photo by George Zan.
Kevin Davis, assistant principal at Johnson Senior High School, stands next to the new geothermal HVAC system in the school’s basement. Photo by George Zan.
Mollie Hoben walked 80 miles to celebrate turning 80 years old. Photo by Lou Michaels.
Mollie Hoben walked 80 miles to celebrate turning 80 years old. Photo by Lou Michaels.
Mollie Hoben walked 80 miles to celebrate turning 80 years old. Photo by Lou Michaels.
Mollie Hoben walked 80 miles to celebrate turning 80 years old. Photo by Lou Michaels.
The Como cross country program had a spectacular season. Photo by Eric Erickson.
BUGLE MIDPOINT
April Midpoint
Open house —Taproot Investment Co-op The Creative Enterprise Zone has launched the Taproot Investment Cooperative, a for-profit Real Estate Investment Cooperative (REIC) that allows individuals and tenants to invest long-term in buildings and projects that generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact, alongside a modest financial return. Taproot will make strategic investments in commercial properties to attract and support creative people and businesses... Read More
New pre-K nature program coming to SAP Elementary School
By Sarah CR Clark St. Paul Public Schools is launching a new pre-kindergarten program based out of St. Anthony Park Elementary School starting in September. Called “Nature Discovery Pre-K,” the program will provide three hours (Monday-Friday) per week of nature-based... Read More
Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival
The Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival returns this fall with six new outdoor murals and three days of family-friendly events and programs in the Creative Enterprise Zone district of the south St. Anthony Park. The free, public festival will... Read More
SAP Area Seniors celebrating 42 years
The St. Anthony Park Area Seniors held an ice cream social in June to mark 42 years helping seniors in the community.
Brasel’s murder reverberates in community
By Gustav Demars The death of Michael Brasel, who family members say was shot while interrupting a young intruder breaking into his wife’s car on the morning of May 6, has brought public safety to the forefront of the minds... Read More
SAP Spirit award renamed, winners announced
By Julie Drechsler The Spirit of the Park Award, given by the St. Anthony Park Community Foundation, annually recognizes an individual or individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the community. Starting this year, the honor will be known as... Read More
Milton Square lands Bob Mitchell’s Fly Shop
By Janet Wight St. Anthony Park is the new home to Minnesota’s only store exclusively devoted to fly fishing. Established in 1978, Bob Mitchell’s Fly Shop has been owned and operated by Robert and Rhea Hawkins since 2013. The store... Read More
People in Your Neighborhood & VOICES
School News
School news around town
Compiled by Sarah CR Clark Northeast College Prep New leadership During this past Fourth of July parade, Northeast College Prep co-founder Erika Sass marched the... Read More
Reflections from the Como Class of 2023
Editor’s note: The Como class of 2023 experienced the challenges of most high schools with the added difficulty of pushing through the Covid pandemic and... Read More
School news around town
Compiled by Sarah CR Clark Northeast College Prep Eighth grade graduation On the evening of June 1, 25 boys and girls celebrated their eighth grade... Read More
Rosann supports the Bugle and here’s why
Rosann Cahill, co-chairperson of the Park Bugle, shares why she supports the Bugle, as we conduct our annual fall fund drive: How do you connect... Read More
Bugle donors’ fundraising update
By Scott Carlson As the Bugle plunges into the heart of our annual fall fund drive, it’s worth repeating that our healthy operations are greatly... Read More
Book Reviews
Como community council news
District 10 Midway Parkway Gardens Seeking Volunteers Please join District 10 this summer for planting, weeding and community building. All are welcome! Here are dates... Read More
Como community council news
District 10 Pick Up & Party event May 13 The Como Community Council will host its second annual Pick Up & Party event at Orchard... Read More