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Three Sibley grads find success in filmmaking Tary Guy Contributor

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t’s the rare kid who knows in high school precisely what they want to do for the rest of their life but the Henry Sibley High School class of 2017 appears to have produced three of them in one fell swoop. Andrew Zuckerman, Dillon Orth and John Cronin decided early on that they wanted to be filmmakers, and each is well on his way to achieving the dream. All are college juniors—Zuckerman and Cronin at the University of Minnesota and Orth at DePaul University in Chicago—and have already established an impressive track record. Zuckerman, the cinematic muse and driving force of the trio, has been a movie-lover his entire life. He characterizes himself as largely self-taught, having first picked up his mom’s video camera at the age of nine and “started filming stuff—mostly me!” Serious interest in filmmaking grew after he took a film study class his freshman year at Sibley. “Andrew’s one of the handful of students a teacher remembers vividly,” said teacher Dann Hurlbert, now a media design instructor at Carleton College and owner of Little Prompter, a video design business. “He came into my film class as a freshman and was already focused and driven. He was also highly creative but balanced it well with his desire for organization and structure. Those skills let Filmmakers / Page 2

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innesota FoodShare Month is upon us, which means it’s time to pitch in to help stock local food shelves. Taking place Mar. 1-April 12, Minnesota FoodShare Month is the state’s largest grassroots food and fund drive. Residents, businesses and community organizations are encouraged to participate to help keep 300 food shelves supplied for the year. In March 2018 and 2019 alone, the campaign collected more than 10 million pounds of food, and a total of $17.8 million has been received since 2018, all of which is distributed to food shelves in the state.

The Neighborhood House food shelf at 179 Robie St. E., St. Paul, offers healthy and culturally appropriate food to St. Paul residents. According to spokesperson Sarah Lennander, one in nine people—and nearly one in six children—struggle with hunger in Ramsey County. According to the most recent statistics available, 56 percent of Ramsey County students qualified for free and reduced lunch during the 2017-2018 school year. This is the sixth highest percentage in the state and 14% higher than Hennepin County. Last year Neighborhood House food markets served more than 4,700 children and teenagers, and more than FoodShare / Page 3

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Task force looks at Historic Pilot Knob Amy Johnson Staff Writer

he Mendota Heights City Council has formed a sevenmember task force to develop plans to preserve and improve the Historic Pilot Knob site, located near highways 13 and 62. Members include Al Singer, Autumn Hubbel, Christine Soutter, Dale Bachmeier, Juanita Espinosa and Gail Lewellan. A seventh member will be appointed soon. The group will have its first meeting in late Feb. or early Mar. to begin discussing short- and longterm goals for the area’s restoration. Historic Pilot Knob is a 112-acre plot that was a burial ground for the Dakota. It continues to be a gathering place and have ceremonial significance. There, visitors can learn about the history of the Dakota and Minnesota’s statehood, while enjoying the natural beauty of the Minnesota River valley. The area’s original name is Oheyawahi, which in Dakota means “a hill much visited.” The English name, Pilot Knob, was chosen because steamboat pilots used the hill’s knob-like appearance as a navigational landmark. Currently much of the hill’s knob is missing due to highway construction. The site was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Last fall, the City Council authorized a “study group” of individuals to work with Pilot Knob Preservation Association members to create the foundation of a unified plan for Pilot Knob / Page 3

Mendoberri owners to open new restaurant on Smith Ave. Amy Johnson Staff Writer

he corner of Smith and Dodd will be bustling with activity on Mar. 9 when Robert and Ann Ulrich open their newest restaurant, Foodsmith. The couple, who also own Mendoberri in Mendota Heights, purchased the building at 973 Smith Ave. S., West St. Paul, and have renovated it extensively to create a gastro pub and

event space. It will have an art-deco feel with a midcentury modern approach. There is diamond-shaped brickwork outside, black frame windows and four low-profile TVs at the bar but none in the dining area. A unique feature is the bar itself. It’s located is in the center of the building, allowing service to the main dining room and the adjacent party room, which seats up to 60 people. “Robert likes to make clas-

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boozy cocktails, and Robert will use some of the ales in his recipes, including brown ale roasted mushrooms and roasted Brussels sprouts with an orange beer glaze. Before opening Mendoberri, Robert honed his culinary skills with Holland America Cruise Lines and Hilton International Hotels. He has cooked in far-off places such as Vienna, Frankfurt, Zurich and Foodsmith / Page 3

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him research, write, plan, shoot and edit remarkably well even as a ninth grader.” The two kept in touch even after Hurlbert left Sibley to teach at Carleton. “Andrew would be planning or filming something and he’d ask for a critique,” said Hurlbert. “We’d grab a cup of coffee so we could talk shop or I could review one of his latest projects, and he took on impressive projects. He did great work.” After high school Zuckerman enrolled in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at New York University. Last year he transferred to the University of Minnesota because he thought that “personally undertaking a full-length feature film, it would be the best film school of all,” he said. He admits with a grin that despite his academic training, the independent form of trial-and-error and YouTube learning seems to suit him best.

The trio’s first film, a western entitled “Rasco,” won the Best Student Film award at the 2017 St. Paul Frozen Film Festival and Best Student Screenplay at the 2017 Manhattan Film Festival. Zuckerman’s portfolio includes other short films that have been screened at the Miami Independent Film Festival, Fredonia Film Fest and the Los Angeles CineFest. As a freshman, he singlehandedly produced a short film entitled “Room for Three,” a 30-minute movie about two friends who go camping and make an unexpected discovery. It was named Best Student Short Film at the Frozen Film Festival in 2015. “I watched ‘Room for Three’ the summer going into our junior year and made up my mind that I was going to express my interest in both acting for him and writing with Andrew,” said Orth. “At that time, he had a little idea for a Western

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brewing, and we went from there. We spent hours driving around and writing what would become ‘Rasco.’” Orth eventually starred as the main character while Cronin had a bit part. Despite flawless execution of his two lines, Cronin’s real skills proved to be in marketing and numbers, and the nutsand-bolts work of getting a film produced. “There could not be a better business person to have on this project, because John also loves movies,” said Orth. Cronin chuckled. “I don’t expect to have a starring role in the new movie,” he said. The new film, scheduled to begin shooting locally

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this July, is entitled “Monday Night Special.” Born out of another 15-minute short film of the same name that Zuckerman produced as a freshman, the movie is a coming-of-age film about three friends who spend the summer together trying to map out their futures. The film’s website indicates that the filmmakers intend their movie to be, “One of the most authentic and realistic portrayals of our generation.” “When we did ‘Rasco,’ it was very much an imitation, a genre screenplay with a written script,” said Zuckerman. “This one will be more of an original ensemble-type

cast, with three individual stories entwined together, and a very personal, conversational flow to the script.” Zuckerman will again be directing Orth and other actors but will have the benefit of a cinematographer this time, allowing him to concentrate solely on directing. They plan to begin casting in Chicago in March then return to the Twin Cities to complete the casting, secure filming locations and shoot the movie. They hope to generate local interest in the film—from actors to investors—and enthusiastically invite local involvement. “Anyone interested in auditioning or any other as-

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Sola Salon arrives in West St. Paul Amy Johnson Staff Writer

est St. Paul welcomed its newest beauty salon in January when Sola Salon opened at 1720 Livingston Ave. Sola is part of a vast network of salons across the U.S., with 518 locations and growing. It offers a unique model in that all practitioners are independent professionals. Currently, 38 lease space at the West St. Paul location, and there is room for a dozen more. The West St. Paul franchise is owned by Erin and Patrick Elgin, who also own eight other locations across

the Twin Cities. They chose West St. Paul to reach the residents of northern Dakota County who shop the busy Robert Street corridor, located just one block away. The Elgins purchased their first Sola in 2013. Patrick ran it, and Erin got on board a year later after the birth of their first child and quitting her job as a CPA. They purchased the West St. Paul site in Feb. 2019 and planned to open sooner but construction was slowed by heavy fall rains. The 7,800-square-foot facility officially opened in mid-January. Studios range from approximately 100 to 200 square-feet. Erin said there is a col-

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preservation and development. Discussions included creating a board to oversee these tasks. Seven agencies are currently involved: Pilot Knob Preservation Association, Great River Greening,

the National Park Service through its National Register of Historic Places, the Mendota Mdewankanton Dakota Tribal Community, the State of Minnesota, Dakota County and the City of

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was once the site of a trolley car line—and the bikerand pedestrian-friendly surrounding neighborhood. “It feels like a mini Grand Avenue,” said Ann. She also noted that the city gave them a warm wel-

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8,000 adults and seniors. The market uses the clientchoice model, which allows shoppers to pick the items they want, just as they would in a traditional grocery store. The organization also runs fresh produce distributions throughout the year. Last year 245,528 pounds of food was distributed at these events alone. Neighborhood House is open 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and noon-5 p.m., Sunday. For more details or to donate, call 651789-3630 or visit www. neighb.org/march-fooddrive.

The Neighbors, Inc. food shelf serves residents of Northern Dakota County with two food distribution programs. The first is a monthly visit option, where guests can choose from a variety of grocery items, and the second is a daily visit option called Neighbors Express, where guests can get fresh fruits, vegetables and bread. Last year the nonprofit distributed more than one million pounds of food, and the number of people who visited increased by 13%. About 600 households a month visit the food shelf, with 145 families using Neighbors Express each day.

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he St. Croix Lutheran Academy girls basketball program, under the leadership of head coach Dave Mielke, has established a tradition of excellence that has spanned nearly two decades. With just one game left in the regular season, the 201920 quintet has compiled an 18-7 record and is in the midst of preparing for the post-season. As is usually the case, the Crusaders played a very competitive regular season schedule. Included on this year’s slate were powerhouses Totino-Grace, Wayzata, Hill-Murray and Becker

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Team captains, left to right, Kenzie Maki, Clara Avery and Luci Hauge. post with her sister,” said Mielke. “She is averaging 15 points and six rebounds per game and she is knocking down three-pointers at a 37% clip (64 for 171).” 5’9” junior Juel Skrien is also in her third season as a

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starter. Diminutive in size, she is averaging 11 points and three rebounds per game and is third on the team in steals with 32. “Kenna’s calling card is her speed and she utilizes it at both ends of the floor,” said Mielke. “She generally guards the opponent’s fastest player and she can lead the fast break and is adept at slashing her way to the bucket.” From all accounts, 5’5” senior Carla Avery is the unequivocal leader of the team. The point guard features a well-rounded game and, according to Mielke, is the fastest player—with or without the ball—he has ever coached. “She is our general and she fills up the scorebook every night she is on the floor,” said Mielke. “She is averaging eight points, five assists and five steals per game, and with her speed and marvelous hands she is a nightmare on defense.” Sadly for the Crusaders, they were dealt a blow when Avery tore her ACL in their game against Becker on Feb. 1. The injury has effectively ended her season and high

school basketball career. “It’s a real tough one,” said Mielke who fails to conceal his emotions when he talks about his senior leader. “She started for us as a freshman, and the following fall she tore her ACL playing soccer and missed her sophomore season. We had her all of last year and now this. Remarkably, the ACL tear is on the same knee.” Depth was already a factor for the Crusaders. Mielke has generally used a seven-player rotation during the regular season and now, temporarily at least, that number will be reduced to six with the loss of Avery. 5’9” senior Kenzie Maki, a three-year varsity player, will continue to provide relief in the post. “Kenzie has been a very capable performer for us all season,” said Mielke. “She is solid on defense, a good rebounder and a true team player.” Carla Avery’s replacement in the starting lineup is none other than her sister, 5’4” ninth grader Ella Avery. Ella averaged 3.5 rebounds per game and was second on the team—to her sister—with 36 steals.

“Ella played a lot of minutes for us this season and is virtually interchangeable at all of the guard positions,” said Mielke. “She was a spark off the bench and she brings to the floor many of the same attributes that defined her sister.” During a Feb. 11 interview, team captains Carla Avery, Kenzie Maki and Luci Hauge were asked if the season has lived up to their expectations. “It has been, by far, the most fun I have had on a basketball court,” said Avery, who was all smiles just three days ahead of her ACL surgery. “Despite the difference in the ages of some of our players, we are a very close-knit team on and off the court.” Maki said, “Most of us have been together for three years or more and we are aware of each other’s talents. There are no egos on this team and it is amazing how well we share the ball.” All three sang the praises of their coach. “He loves the game, he loves us and he cares as much about our well-being away from the court as on

the court,” said Hauge. “We also appreciate that he is very demanding and pushes us to reach our potential.” It is impossible to exaggerate the magnitude of the loss of Carla Avery at such an inopportune time but the head coach and team captains, Avery included, agree that they have no choice but to pick up the pieces and go to work. “We will have to alter the

roles of some players and do our best to put the kids and the team in the best possible situation to succeed,” said Mielke. Team assessment: During his tenure at St. Croix, Mielke has compiled an overall record of 314-164, a winning percentage of .657, and has won three sectional Coach of the Year awards. The only thing missing on his resume is a trip to the

state tournament. Remarkably, the Crusaders have reached the sectional championship game seven times and lost all seven. Without Avery and with #3 ranked Simley and #8 ranked Como Park in this year’s Section 3AAA field, St. Croix is facing an uphill battle. What we know for sure is that Mielke and the Crusaders will go to battle and leave it all on the court.

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Friends of the St. Paul Library Friends of the St. Paul Public Library has elected eight new members to its board of directors. They bring a wide range of expertise and experience to the organization, from government affairs to corporate strategy. The new directors are Carol Bagnoli, Patricia Lopez, Michael S.

McGreevy, Kim O’Brien, Marcus Pope, Dan Stoltz, Carolyn Wollan and Der Yang. Outgoing board members are Paul Dzubnar, Ann Folkman, James V. Toscano, Courtney Henry and Elona Street-Stewart. Members are elected to a three-year term, which is renewable for up to three terms.

Hamburguesas El Gordo, Inver Grove Brewing, Jersey’s Bar & Grill, Kaposia Club and Mississippi Pub. For more information or to purchase Food Fight cards, visit www.neighborsmn.org.

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Salem Lutheran Church, 11 W. Bernard St., West St. Paul, is hosting “United in Prayer Day” 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 21. This event, held in dozens of countries on the same day, is sponsored by Contemplative Outreach, a network of Christian meditators. The event will highlight the video “Healing Divisions: that we may be one” featuring Thomas Keating, a Trappist priest who helped introduce the concept of centering prayer in the 1970s. It also includes discussion, centering prayer and lunch. For more information, contact Kathleen at 952-829-1386 or klindstrom@usfamily.net, or visit www.minnesotacontemplativeoutreach.org.

The 2020 Great Neighbors’ Food Fight competition and fundraiser features delicious burgers from eight local restaurants. Supporters can purchase a card, try the burgers and cast their vote to help determine the winner. Proceeds from card sales go to the emergency and supportive service programs at Neighbors, Inc. Over the past six years, more than $30,000 has been raised for Neighbors through this competition. The contest runs through Mar. 31. Cards are $40 each and include one designated burger at each of the participating restaurants: B-52 Burgers & Brew, BLVD Bar + Grille, Cherokee Tavern,

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COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES St. Paul College 235 Marshall Ave., St. Paul 651-846-1600 https://saintpaul.edu

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The Church of Saint Matthew invites you to join us in this season of Lent and the joyous season of Easter. We welcome you to come celebrate with us the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. If you desire information about us, please visit www.st-matt.org or call 651.224.9793. LENT Weekend Masses are celebrated on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. & Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Daily Masses are Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Communion Service at 8:00 a.m. Thursday Mass at Community of Saints Regional Catholic School at 9:10 a.m. Mondays, March 2-April 6 Stations of the Cross: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 Ham Bingo 5-8 p.m. Fish Fry - Fridays, February 28-April 10 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Individual Reconciliations Saturdays, March 7, 21 & April 4 & Sundays, March 8 & 22 Reconciliation after Masses Scripture Study-St. Matthew-Passion and Resurrection Saturdays, March 14, 21 & 28 from 9;15-11 a.m. Free will offering; registration requested Sunday, March 22 Confirmation at the St. Paul Cathedral: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31 Chrism Mass–St. Paul Cathedral: 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5 Communal Penitential Service: 3:00 p.m. HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday Services Saturday, April 4: 4:15 p.m. & Sunday, April 5: 10:15 a.m. Easter Triduum Celebration Holy Thursday Mass: April 9, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 10 Good Friday Service: 3:00 p.m.; Stations of the Cross: 12:00 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 11 Easter Vigil: 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 12 Sunrise Mass of the Resurrection: 7:00 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection: 10:15 a.m.

N ews Briefs Restaurants and artists unite to raise awareness of homelessness Union Gospel MissionTwin Cities is hosting its annual “Soup for the Homeless Soul” fundraising event 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 14 at the Men’s Campus, 435 University Ave. E., St. Paul. Participants will sample free soups from Keys Café and Bakery, Yarusso Bros Italian and Kane’s Catering restaurants, and local potters will give demonstrations and sell their artwork. All proceeds go to the mission. Artists are from Skunk Hollow Pottery, Deneen Pottery in St. Paul, Dock 6 Pottery, Evla Pottery, Front Avenue Pottery, Fired Up Studios, Northern Clay Center, Minnehaha Academy, North St. Paul High School and Concordia University. West St. Paul woodworker Jim Shirley will also sell his artwork, including engraved plaques and kitchen cutting boards that can be ordered with customized inscriptions. For more information, visit ugmtc.org.

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Student notes Minnesota State Community and Technical College president’s list: Grace Luberda Minnesota State Community and Technical College dean’s list: Rachael Rausch Gustavus Adolphus College dean’s list: Elizabeth Whitcomb, Amanda Hoffman Iowa State University graduate: Shae McHugh Iowa State University dean’s list: Shae Lynn McHugh, Alexander Wolf Pressman, Brayden Julian Roe, Samuel Stifter, Haley Rose Braun, Anna E. Erickson, Ashley Louise Halpin University of WisconsinRiver Falls dean’s list: Eric Anderson, Anne Ganzer, Lena Tran, Emily Tschida University of WisconsinRiver Falls graduate: Lena Tran University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire dean’s list: Mary Schneeman, Isabelle Petry, Kali Blaeser, Francis Einberger Dixie State University (St. George, Utah) honor roll: James Henry College of St. Scholastica dean’s list: Austin Armon,

Hillary Barnes, Jacquelyn Marin, Laura Menk, Sarah Miller, Elizabeth Nelson University of North Dakota dean’s list: Augustus Postiglione, Jordan Reinke University of North Dakota president’s list: Augustus Postiglione Augustana University dean’s list: Emma Verby Hamline University dean’s list: Shunya Higa, Monique Plaster, Manee Vang, Sarah Ziskin, Leah McAlees-Callanan University of Iowa dean’s list: Matthew Richards Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota dean’s list: Kathryn Wohlberg Marquette University dean’s list: Matthew Thul, Amy Titus, Mary Jurich, Per Peterson, Nicole Tetzlaff Marquette University graduates: Mariah Miller, Matthew Thul, Per Peterson University of WisconsinStout graduate: Nick Ricci College of Charleston (S.C.) dean’s list: Anne Underwood Gonzaga University (Spokane, Wash.) dean’s list: Grace Elizabeth Redpath Western Governors University (Salt Lake City, Utah) graduate: Karla Gotham

Minnesota Community Care opens new downtown clinic Minnesota Community Care, formerly West Side Community Health Services, has opened a new clinic in downtown St. Paul at 424 Dorothy Day Pl. Working in partnership with Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, the clinic is located in the new St. Paul Opportunity Center. The clinic offers primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental services, chiropractic and optometry. Over the past 50 years, Minnesota Community Care has grown into the largest federally qualified health center in Minnesota with an operating budget over $30 million, 400 employees and more than 100,000 square-feet of space. It operates both a health and dental clinic on St. Paul’s West Side and East Side, 10 school-based clinics at middle and high schools in St. Paul Public Schools, three sites serving the homeless, and one in a public housing complex. “Since 1969, Minnesota Community Care has been a safety-net health care

Whitman College (Walla Walla, Wash.) academic distinction: Douacha Vue College of St. Scholastica-Duluth graduates: Jacquelyn Marin, Shelby Ayde, Kelsey Ward and Krista Krejce Trevecca Nazarene Uni-

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 8 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 1. $29.50$49.50. Kamasi Washington, 8 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 4. $35. National Geographic Live – Mark Synnott, 2 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 8. $25-$45. An Evening with Gaelic Storm, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 17. $41-$46. Welcome to Night Vale, 8 p.m., Monday, Mar. 23. $32.50. Gary Gulman: Peace of Mind, 8 p.m., Friday,

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Mar. 27. $20-$35. Gregory Porter, 8 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 29. $49.50$79.50.

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“First Avenue Stories of Minnesota’s Mainroom,” through May 3. Since 1970, First Avenue & 7th St. Entry have been at the heart of the Minnesota music scene. This exhibit celebrates the musicians, employees and regulars who have called First Avenue their rock ‘n’ roll home. Museum tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, and $6 for children ages five to 17. Free on Tuesdays, 3-8 p.m.

Women in Music Conversation with PaviElle French, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 3. The World War II Round Table will discuss “Operation Varsity: 75th Anniversary,” 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 10. Another discussion, “The Chief of Staff for Eisenhower,” will take place 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 24.

St. Paul’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held noon-2 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 17. It begins at Mears Park in Lowertown and ends at Rice Park.

Music history trivia, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 10.

Electoral College,” 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 21. $16.

Recovering Chippewa City, 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 17. Staci Drouillard will discuss her book, “Walking the Old Road: A People’s History of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Anishinaabe.”

Inspiration of Youth, 7:30-9 p.m., Mar. 2-3. Visit the James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., to hear the Hill House Chamber Players’ seasonal theme, “Inspiration of Youth.” $12-$23.

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Mental Illness and the Victorian Mind tours at the Alexander Ramsey House, 265 S. Exchange St., 7-8:15 p.m. and 8:309:45 p.m., Friday, Mar. 13. $11-$12.

Ramsey After Dark, 7-8:15 p.m. and 8:309:45 p.m., Friday, Mar. 27. Take the “Crime and Justice” tour at the Alexander Ramsey House, which details the famous murder trial of 1859. $11-$12.

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“Superman Becomes Lois Lane,” through Mar. 1. See the gender transition story of Bob Sylvester, former president of the St. Paul City Council, as he becomes Susan Kimberly. $20-$53.

Courtroom concerts: Border CrosSing, noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 5; Artu Duo featuring Ruth Marshall on cello and Garret Ross on piano, noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 12; Duo Ihana featuring Jesse Nummelin on cello and Rie Tanaka on piano, noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 19; William Howard on piano, noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 26.

“Not for Sale,” Mar. 21-Apr. 12. The story follows Arnold Weigel, a rising star in the Twin Cities real estate business as he puts his career on the line to represent families of color when buying homes in all-white neighborhoods. $20-$53. “Not in Our Neighborhood,” Mar. 25-Apr. 5. William and Nellie Francis, both civil rights advocates and leading citizens in St. Paul’s growing African-American community, dared to move from their home in the Rondo neighborhood to an all-white neighborhood. $20-$53.

Urban Expedition: Indonesia, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 8. Music, dance and crafts that celebrate the culture of Indonesia. Ballet, noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 10. See excerpts from Ballet Co.Laboratory repertoire. A Day of Irish Dance, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 15. Day two of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration will take place 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 17. Urban Expedition: Poland and Hungary, 1-3

p.m., Sunday, Mar. 22. Music, dance and crafts that celebrate the culture of these countries.

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TaikoArts Midwest will present “HERbeat: Taiko Women All-Stars” at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29. $27-$42. Sphinx Virtuosi, 3 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 1. The nation’s top Black and Latino classical string soloists, Sphinx Virtuosi, returns with their new program, “For Justice and Peace.” $16-$26. Howard Jones Acoustic Trio, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 4. $37-$58. Daniil Trifonov on piano, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 10.

Symphony: What Makes it Great?” with Rob Kapilow, 8 p.m., Mar. 1314; “Xplorchestra: Calling All Horns,” 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 21; Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony with Pekka Kuusisto, 8 p.m., Mar. 27-28 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Mar. 29. Ticket prices vary. Danú, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Mar. 20. $32-$42. Classic Albums Live: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Green River,” Saturday, Mar. 21. $39$70. Edward Tulane, Mar. 21-29. $23-$133. Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Sunday, Mar. 22. $58$68. “The Color Purple” Broadway musical, Mar. 31-Apr. 5. $48-$112.

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Atmosphere, with the Lioness, Nikki Jean and DJ Keezy, 8 p.m., Friday,

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The film “Apollo 11: First Steps Edition” is showing at the Omnitheater through May 10. Museum tickets are $19.95 for adults and $14.95 for children and seniors. Omnitheater tickets are $9.95 and $8.95 respectively.

Minnesota Roller Derby, 7 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 7. $12-$14.

The world premiere of “Ancient Caves” takes place at 7 p.m., Friday, Mar. 6 at the Omnitheater. The film features paleoclimatologist Dr. Gina Moseley, who specializes in analyzing the chemical signatures in stalagmites for evidence of historical climate change. “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon” runs through May 10. This exhibit chronicles the Space Race, a time when the U.S. and Soviet Union competed to see who would reach the moon first.

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{ CALENDAR OF EVENTS } Penumbra Theatre, 270 Kent St., will present “The White Card: Here’s Looking at You” at 7 p.m., Feb. 26-29 and 2 p.m., Feb. 29 and Mar. 1. The Book End Class will discuss “The White Card” at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Mar. 2. “Let’s Talk: BecomingNew Work from the Ashe Lab” will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Mar. 23. St. Paul Conservatory of Music, 1524 Summit Ave., will hold a Guitar Master Class with Rene Izquierdo at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27. The coffee concert, “Roads to Bach” featuring Jacques Ogg on harpsichord, will be at noon, Wednesday, Mar. 11. New Lute Café will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 19. “Music for All” will be held at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 26. Clarinet Hour will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 31. Amsterdam Bar and Hall at Sixth and Wabasha will present While She Sleeps on Mar. 3; Fashawn and J. Stone on Mar. 7 and 13; Elohim on Mar. 14; Bad Omens on Mar. 16; Grieves on Mar. 20; Early Eyes on Mar. 21; Insomnium on Mar. 23; The Acacia Strain on Mar. 24 and The Moth Story on Mar. 25. Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Ave., will present Langer’s Ball at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 4 and Sea Shanty Sing at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Mar. 9. East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St., will present “Immigration:

The Making of St. Paul” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 4; “History Revealed: She Voted” with Katie Roberts and Michelle Witte at 7 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 5; Breaking Barriers History Day Workshop at 10 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 7; and “From the Monkey Mountains: Bakken Trio” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 11. Lowertown First Friday will feature works by local artists at 7 p.m., Friday, Mar. 6 at Northern Warehouse, AZ Gallery, Lowertown Underground Gallery, Show Gallery, 333 Gallery, Handsome Hog, Octo Fishbar and Birch’s Lowertown. Zeitgeist will present “Playing It Close to Home” at Studio Z, 275 E. 4th St., Mar. 6-8. The quartet will perform works by Randy Bauer. Minnesota Museum of American Art at 4th and Robert is presenting “Gordon Parks: A Homecoming” Mar. 7-April 19 at the Henrietta Schmoll Rauenhorst Court. Parks worked as a photographer for the Minneapolis Spokesman, St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Town and Country department of Frank Murphy’s store in the 1930’s and 40’s before he went to New York and attained national fame. The exhibit contains photos from Park’s early years. The gallery is showing “A Choice of Weapons, Honor and Dignity: The Visions of Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz” through April 19.

Lower Phalen Creek Project will hold a conference on advocacy and governance at the InterContinental Hotel on Mar. 11. The project administers the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. George Latimer Central Library Book Club will discuss “Girl Waits with Gun” by Amy Stewart at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Mar. 12. The History Book Club will discuss “Rubicon” by Tom Holland at 2 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 26. The library is located at 90 W. 4th St. Baroque Room, 275 E. 4th St., will hold a Lunchtime Concert, Heroes of the Baroque and the Flying Forms, at noon, Friday, Mar. 13 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 14, and Lyra Lunchtime Concert at noon, Friday, Mar. 20. Books and Bars will discuss “The Fifth Season” by N.K. Jemisin at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 18 at Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St. Subtext Book Store, 6 W. 5th St., will present Michael Kiesou Moore, author of “Song Castle,” 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 18. Waldmann Brewery, 445 Smith Ave., will present “History Revealed: Tourney Time” at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 19. AZ Gallery, 308 Prince St., will hold the exhibit “100 Best High School Artists’ through March. A jury examined about 1,000 entrants and reduced the field to 100.

{ MEETING DATES } St. Paul City Council meetings are held at 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday (except the fifth Wednesday of the month) at City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul. For agendas and contact information for city council members, call 651-266-8560 or visit www.stpaul.gov. West St. Paul City Council meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at City Hall Council Chambers, 1616 Humboldt Ave., West St. Paul. For agendas and contact information for city council members, call 651-552-4102 or visit www.wspmn.gov/494/City-Council. Mendota Heights City Council meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the council chambers at 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights. Some meetings may change to accommodate religious holidays and other events. For agendas, and city council member contact information, call 651-452-1850 or visit www. mendotaheightsmn.govoffice3.com/. ISD 197 School Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at Mendota Heights City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights. For agendas, and contact information for board members, call 651-403-7000 or www.mendotaheightsmn.govoffice3.com/. St. Paul School Board meetings are held at 6:05 p.m. at the Administration Building at 360 Colborne St., St. Paul. Dates vary. For agendas, and contact information for board members, call 651767-8149 or www.spps.org/boe. The West Side Community Organization’s board of directors meets at

6:30 p.m., the fourth Monday of each month at 209 Page St. W., St. Paul. For more information, visit www.wsco.org or call 651-293-1708. The Optimist Club of West St. Paul meets 5-6 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (no meetings in July) at Dunham’s, 173 Lothenbach Ave., West St. Paul. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Cheryl Bergstrom at ckbergstrom@hotmail.com or 651-450-7391. The Rotary Club of West St. Paul/ Mendota Heights hosts a weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays at Southview Country Club, 239 E. Mendota Rd., West St. Paul. Each meeting features breakfast and a guest speaker. For more information, visit https://portal. clubrunner.ca/8700. The Kiwanis Club of West St. Paul hosts a weekly meeting at noon, Tuesdays at Mattie’s Lanes, 365 N. Concord Exchange, South St. Paul. Each meeting features lunch and a guest speaker. The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, which serves the cities of Eagan, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Rosemount, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul, hosts several meetings for the business community. For more information, visit www.dcrchamber.com or call 651-4529872. Cerenity Senior Care-Humboldt, 514 Humboldt Ave., St. Paul, offers a support group for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 651-220-1789 or visit www.cerenityseniorcare.org.

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As a child in southeastern Minnesota I experienced firsthand the food support systems provided by the government. My family benefitted from SNAP (“food stamps” at the time), government commodity programs and free school lunches. I am grateful that these programs helped my parents put food on the table.

No parent should have to sacrifice food for themselves to feed their child. No one should have to choose between electricity and dinner. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for one in nine families in St. Paul who currently experience food insecurity. From seniors on a fixed income, to those facing the rising cost of housing and stagnant wages, to families faced with a sudden loss of income, our neighbors need help getting fresh, nutritious food. Support is especially needed for immigrants and refugees who are experiencing a difficult transition in their lives. As of 2019, Ramsey County has accepted 71 percent of refugees in Minnesota—by far the largest percent in the state.

Food markets help our new neighbors get adjusted to life in St. Paul, maintain healthy minds and bodies, and give them the ability to create a foundation for themselves and their families. Neighborhood House operates two food markets in St. Paul: one in the Wellstone Center and one in Sibley Manor Apartments. Both markets supply fresh fruit, vegetables and culturally-appropriate food. In 2019, the markets served 4,725 kids, 7,546 adults, and 748 seniors. You can help fight hunger in St. Paul during our annual March Food Drive. From Mar. 1 to April 12, you can donate money and food to help thousands of people receive fresh, healthy foods for their families. To learn more, visit www.neighb.org/march-food-drive.

Today, the need for food support is great in northern Dakota County. The availability of healthy food in our communities has an impact on all of us. We know that proper nutrition results in a stronger workforce, better educational outcomes for our children, better health for us all, and reduced disparities among communities. The communities that Neighbors supports, which includes South St. Paul and West St. Paul, have some of the lowest incomes in Dakota County. The free and reduced lunch rate throughout the county averages 28%. In the area we serve, that rate ranges from 41-67% of the student body at any given school. At Neighbors, we are responding to the need for additional food support in a variety of ways. Our food shelf served more than 16,500 individuals in 2019, an increase of 13% over 2018. Our newly created daily food distribution program, Neighbors Express, offers produce, bread and other staples to help individuals and families who are between visits to the food shelf. The number of people served in this program has tripled since it began last October. We also provide food

support in the form of a summer meal program for youth, distribution of the Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) and the administration of a monthly food distribution at Kaposia Elementary. We are able to provide this support because of the community’s generosity. Each year we participate in Minnesota FoodShare’s March Campaign. It is the largest food and fund drive in the state. For Neighbors it is a time to raise tons of food and thousands of dollars, all of which helps sustain our ability to help people year-round. If you are interested in participating in the campaign, visit www.neighborsmn.org. In spite of headlines about a booming economy and record unemployment, we know that members of our community are struggling. They are struggling because of the high cost of housing, medical expenses, low-wage jobs and other factors. One way to help our neighbors is to ensure that they have healthy food to eat each day. With the support of our community this month and every month, we will do our part to help our neighbors thrive by connecting them to the food support they need.

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{ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES }

Neighborhood House in St. Paul is looking for volunteers to assist in the food shelf, with tutoring, youth services and other areas. For more information, contact Vanessa Edwards at 651-789-2524 or vedwards@neighb.org. Neighbors, Inc., a social service agency serving northern Dakota County, has a number of volunteer opportunities to assist local residents, including work with the food shelf and thrift store. For more information, contact Jenny at 651-2721133 or volunteer@neighborsmn.org. DARTS, a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Dakota County, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages. To volunteer, contact Angela Liedke at 651-234-2254, angela.liedke@darts1. org or visit www.darts1.org/volunteer. Dakota County offers volunteer positions in community corrections, environmental resources, the Historical Society, library, parks, public health, the sheriff’s office and social services. For more information, call 651-438-4435 or visit www. co.dakota.mn.us/Government/Jobs/Volunteering/Pages/default.aspx Dodge Nature Center, a nonprofit environmental education center in West St. Paul, is seeking volunteers age 16 and over to assist with community events, land management and environmental education. For more information, call 651-455-4531 or visit www.dodgenaturecenter.org.

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

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for men, especially Latinos, to mentor boys ages 7-12 in St. Paul. Volunteers are asked to commit just a few hours a month. To volunteer, call 651-789-2400 or visit www. bigstwincities.org. CommonBond Communities seeks volunteers to assist children and teens with their academic skills, homework and discovering post-secondary school and career opportunities. For more information, visit commonbond.org/volunteer or contact volunteerservices@commonbond.org or 651-290-6226. Cerenity Senior Care-Humboldt is seeking volunteers to transport residents to activities. It also needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to assist with one-onone visits. Volunteers may work weekly, monthly or at a special event. Located on the West Side, the Cerenity Residence at 514 Humboldt provides assisted living, memory care and transitional care, and the Cerenity Care Center at 512 Humboldt provides nursing care. To volunteer, contact 651-220-1789, HumboldtVolunteer@bhshealth.org, or visit www. cerenityseniorcare.org/volunteer. St. Paul Public Schools is seeking volunteer tutors to assist students one-on-one or in small groups. Flexible day, evening or weekend hours. To volunteer, contact Jyni Koschak at 952-945-4162 or jkoschak@ voamn.org.

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

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon needs volunteers to assist the families of deployed military members with household chores, grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, etc. To volunteer or for more details, contact yellowribbon@wspmn.gov or call Jan at 651-457-3541. Volunteers of America is looking for volunteers age 55 and over to assist children who are struggling with homework and reading. Time commitment ranges from three to 12 hours a week. To volunteer or receive more information, contact Jyni Koschak at 952-945-4162 or jkoschak@voamn. org. Minnesota Reading, Minnesota Math Corps is seeking full- and part-time tutors to serve in St. Paul public schools during the school year. Volunteers earn a biweekly living allowance of $526 (full-time) and an education award of up to $4,200 to help pay for education. Full-time tutors may also receive health insurance. For more information or to apply, visit visit www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org, www. MinnesotaMathCorps.org, or contact 866859-2825. Rebuilding Together Twin Cities is looking for Safe at Home volunteers to provide home safety and accessibility modifications for low-income older adult or disabled homeowners in St. Paul and

Dakota County. For more information, call 651-776-4273, email volunteerservices@rebuildingtogether-twincities.org. or visit http://rebuildingtogether-twincities.org. St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul is looking for volunteers to escort patients as they discharge from the hospital. Flexible shifts, free parking and meal vouchers offered. Contact Michele Sahar at 651-232-3756 or MLSahar@healtheast.org. Ramsey County Community Human Services has volunteer opportunities for people age 16 and older. For more information, contact 651-266-4090 or humanservicesvolunteer@co.ramsey.mn.us. Science Museum of Minnesota is seeking volunteers to assist with visitor services and exhibits. Apply at smm.org/volunteer or call 651-221-9453. YMCA in West St. Paul - The YMCA offers several volunteer opportunities, including youth sports coaches, member services and Kids Stuff staff. For more information, call 651-457-0048 or visit www.ymcamn.org/weststpaul.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Learning to Whistle My sister learned to whistle at age two. She was precocious in other ways as well. She knew how to read by the time she started kindergarten and demonstrated a physical dexterity I never did. She was much more talented at the piano. But it was the whistling that really got to me. I was six when she started to whistle, and I remember

it clearly. She sat in her highchair at my grandparents’ house and started whistling her heart out. She could see, even at two, that she was creating quite a sensation, so she continued, louder, demonstrating her newfound talent. I was sick with envy. I don’t think I have envied many people many times in my life, but I very much wanted to whistle when I was six. Like tying your

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ber repeating to myself many times over. I think this may have been the first time I was seriously confronted with the possibility that there might be something I desperately wanted to do that I would not be able to. My parents assured me that I would be able to do whatever I put my mind to, and here I was, at six, already stopped at a major roadblock. It was discouraging. This may be my imagination, but it seems to me my sister sensed my dejection and whistled with even greater virtuosity. All this came to mind when I was in New York recently. I had just performed material from my columns at a conference, certainly a late arrival to this world. Most of the performers were at least 20 years younger, if not 30, and I was every bit as nervous as the youngest of them—perhaps more so. I had 15 minutes to perform and, while it’s hard to tell with these things, I felt I did reasonably well. Afterwards, I changed out of my

sparkly costume and headed back to the hotel to watch some of the other performers. It was unseasonably warm for January. The sky was clear and there was an unexpectedly big moon rising over the skyscrapers. I stopped right in the middle of Broadway and stared at this giant moon. Suddenly I realized how ridiculously lucky I was. I was doing something new, having fun. I might or might not be embarrassing myself but who cared! I started to whistle. I was walking down Broadway whistling and didn’t care if anyone heard me. I fished my phone out of my purse and called my sister. “Hey, Sister!” I announced without preamble, “I just wanted you to know that I couldn’t whistle at two and not even at six, but I actually am a halfway decent whistler now!” My sister laughed. I told her I loved her and kept walking and smiling and whistling. Till next time.

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Avoid these three common DIY mistakes With the arrival of spring comes the itch to make home improvements and oftentimes homeowners jump in before fully researching how to do the job right. Here are three common DIY mistakes to avoid.

fully research the time, tools and materials required for their project, and consider soliciting help from a friend with construction experience. Roofing, electrical and plumbing projects tend to be best left to the professionals.

1. Failure to secure permits Many renovation projects require permits before a project can commence. Some may even require additional permits as the project advances. If permits are not secured, homeowners may be fined and the project may be nixed, regardless of how much money the homeowner has spent up to that point. Before beginning a project, always contact your city to determine if any permits are required.

3. Incorrect materials Oftentimes, DIYers do not choose the correct materials for the job, which leads to substandard quality, and oftentimes extra time and money to fix. Also, a variety of tools are needed for any project. Trying to complete a job without the proper tools will lead to frustration and a trip to the hardware store or rental center to purchase the tools needed. Those lacking tools should include that cost into their budget.

2. Overestimating your abilities DIY television shows make home renovation projects look easy, but reality suggests otherwise. Even online tutorials tend to make jobs appear easier than they are. Homeowners should

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