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Descendant of Norwegian seafarers chose baking, centuries later in Norway and in Minneapolis

Written by editor on 15 January 2016

: Baker John Ferman is pictured here at the Ferman Bakery 320 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis. “The original 5” x 7” sepia print, mounted on plain cardboard without embossings [noting photographer or date], was in a box of my dad”'s stuff.”

: This columnar, marble marker lies just inside the Main Lake Street Gates and beyond the Civil War plots. Its legends are barely readable except for the name at the bottom: FERMAN. It marks the gravesites of John Christian Ferman, Josephine (Josefsen) Ferman—his wife; and their eldest daughter and youngest son. This photo was taken by Grandson John Ferman.

Grandson writes from scarce documents

By John Ferman, Guest Author

Inside the Main Lake Street Gates and just beyond the Civil War plots stands a columnar marble marker. Its legends are barely readable save for the name at the bottom: FERMAN.

Here lies one of the early Minneapolis bakers: John Christian Ferman with his wife, Josephine, eldest daughter, and youngest son. John descended from a long line of Norwegian seafarers stretching back to the 17th Century.… Read the rest “Descendant of Norwegian seafarers chose baking, centuries later in Norway and in Minneapolis”

The Phoenix Rises Again!

Written by editor on 15 January 2016

BY PATRICK CABELLO HANSEL

What do we look for when the sunset sky/stirs up the crows?Â John Richard

The 2^nd issue of “The Phoenix of Phillips”, our neighborhood”'s own literary magazine, will be an insert in the February issue of The Alley. But you can get a preview copy and hear some of the writers at its Coming-Out-Party, Thursday, January 28 at 7 pm at the Midtown Global Market.Â Writers young and old will read their work; there will be live music and activities for children, as well as group poem and photography activities.

The Phoenix of Phillips is a part of the Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts of St. Paul”'s Lutheran Church at 2742 15^th Ave S.Â Over the past nine years, Semilla (seed in Spanish) has taught over 2000 people mosaics, murals, photography, drama, creative writing and other art forms.Â Professional artists, working with community residents, have installed 22 murals and over 50 other public art place holders.Â In 2016, partners will include Andersen United School (Go Phoenixes!), Roosevelt High School, St. Paul”'s Home (low income senior housing) and the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center.