If you are not at the table, you’ll be on the table!  For example, if a new highway or an industrial development is being planned for your neighborhood and you make no effort to get involved in the process, then don’t be surprised if you end up getting run over by it. 
   Serving on the board of directors of the Dayton’s Bluff District Four Community Council is a great way to be at the table and to make a positive contribution to your community. Many St. Paul neighborhoods have a history of growing their leadership out of the local district council.  Many elected officials, including City Councilors, School Board members, County Commissioners, and several Mayors, have their civic roots in district councils.  At their best, this type of local community improvement organization can turn a neighborhood around.
   This fall, over half of the 18 seats on the Board will be filled by an election.  These seats are all available to Dayton’s Bluff residents over age 18, with one seat also being open for someone who does not necessarily live in Dayton’s Bluff, but who either owns or runs a business here.
   The recently released U.S. census demonstrates clearly that Dayton’s Bluff is a true multi-cultural community.  However, communities of color are decidedly under-represented both in the general civic life of Dayton’s Bluff and on the Dayton’s Bluff District Four Community Council Board.  As these growing local communities of color begin to coalesce around issues of importance to them, they must also determine how they want to move their issues forward.  Strong consideration should be given to joining the board of the Dayton’s Bluff District Four Community Council.
    Here are some of the issues the Dayton’s Bluff District Four Community Council is working on.
· Increasing the amount of play space and green space in Dayton’s Bluff.
· Making sure the public is truly involved in big development decisions.
· Holding public officials accountable.
· Advocating for better public school performance and for alternatives to the public school system.
· Reducing neighborhood blight and problem properties.
· Decreasing urban pollution.
· Advocating for mass transit.
   If you strongly identify with any of these issues, you may want to consider getting involved with the Dayton’s Bluff District Four community Council. 
    Dayton’s Bluff District Four Community Council Board members can expect to contribute 4 to 8 hours each month.  This includes two regular meetings per month – once as a nonprofit board and once to discuss community issues.  Board members are also expected to get involved in projects and issues. 
    The election is on Monday, October 15.  Voting takes place at 798 East 7th Street from 9AM until 8PM.  Dayton’s Bluff residents 18 years or older can vote. The deadline to file as a candidate is September 17, although write-in candidacies are also permitted. 
    Please call Community Organizer John Vaughn at 772-2075 for more information.   Please also visit the Community Council’s web site election page at www.DaytonsBluff.org/councilelections.html. 

The Importance Of Being Earnest…And A Voter!
by Mike Bemis

     To be perfectly honest, this article has nothing to do with Oscar Wilde but everything to do with going to the polls.  Don’t think your vote matters?  Then consider this: Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany in 1933 by one vote.  The past holds many more examples of a single ballot changing the course of human events, but you don’t need a history lesson.  How about a civics lesson instead?  Just kidding!
     On a more serious note, the City of Saint Paul will be holding its primary election on Tuesday, September 11.  Currently, there are 16 candidates in the running for Mayor of the city and 15 candidates vying for three open seats on the Saint Paul School Board.  Kind of hard to keep track of all these folks without a score card, isn’t it?  Actually, that’s one of the primary reasons (ow! that hurt) why a preliminary election is held, to narrow the field to a manageable number.  According to Marion Watson, Public Relations Chair of the League of Women Voters-St. Paul, this weeding out of would be office holders ensures that someone will receive a clear-cut majority of the votes in the general election to be held November 6.  Think about it: if ten people are running for one office, a candidate could win with as little as 11% of the votes cast. 
    Watson also emphasized the importance of voting in the primary election.  “If they [voters] have any preference among the candidates, they want to make sure that he survives,” she said. 
     Still other benefits of holding a primary are provided by political pundit William Safire in his book, Safire’s New Political Dictionary.  He writes that a primary election  “…provides a ‘shakedown cruise’ for a campaign staff, and it settles arguments about vote-getting ability with some finality.”
     So whatever scalawag came up with the saying “vote early and vote often” got it half right.  Although you only get to vote once in any given election, it is in your own best interest to vote early, and the primary on September 11 is your chance to do so.  May the best person win! 
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What’s going on in the St. Paul City elections? 
    The date of the general election is Tuesday, November 6, 2001. The primary election is Tuesday, September 11. 
   There are two races. We will elect a new mayor. (Norm Coleman is not running for reelection.) And we will elect 3 members to the St. Paul  School Board. There are now 16 candidates for the office of mayor. 
They are: 
  Marc D. Anderson 
  Sharon Anderson 
  Jay Benanav 
  Jerry Blakey 
  David R. Buehler 
  Bill Dahn 
  Tom Fiske 
  Honey M. Hervey 
  Bill Hosko 
  Randy Kelly 
  Bob Kessler 
  Bob Long 
  Louie Lopez 
  Roberta “Bobbi” Megard 
  Devin L. Miller 
  Maryjane Reagan 
    They run without party designation. All of them will be on the primary  ballot September 11, and the two top vote getters will run in the general election November 6. 
   For the school Board, these are the candidates. At the primary, the field will be narrowed to 6, and 3 will be elected on November 6.   Candidates for the St. Paul School Board are: 
Mona Anton 
Beth Carol Blick 
John Brodrick (DFL endorsed) 
Toni Carter (DFL endorsed) 
Ed Day 
Gary DeYoung 
Georgia Dietz (Republican endorsed) 
Roxy Foster 
Glenda Hernandez 
Jeff Haycraft 
Carol Hugley (Republican endorsed) 
Becky Montgomery (incumbent) 
Marrk A. Roosevelt 
Elona Street-Stewart (DFL endorsed) 
Scott Zimmer (Republican endorsed) 
   Most people are aware of the importance of the mayor to the City of St. Paul, but the School Board is important too. They oversee a budget of more than $500 million, manage nearly 8000 employees, take care of 90 buildings, negotiate more than 20 union contracts, and hire the superintendent. So it makes a difference who is elected to all these offices. 
   You can register to vote at the polls on Election Day but you must bring proper identification with you, a driver’s license, or a picture ID that clearly identifies who you are and where you live. If you want to register ahead of time, instructions and a registration form are printed on pages 58 and 59 of the St. Paul Telephone Directory. 
   The League of Women Voters St. Paul website is www.stpaul.org. If you go there, you will find a link to “Find Your Precinct.” If you file your address, it will tell you your Ward, Precinct and Polling Place. Happy voting!! 
Information supplied by Marion Watson, LWVSP 

New Academic Programs

   Eight new academic programs will soon be offered at Metropolitan State University.  Six of the programs recently received approval from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees, while two others didn’t require formal action. 
   Five bachelor of applied science programs are housed within the university’s College of Management.  They include advertising and applied visual arts, food service/culinary arts, hospitality, travel and tourism, manufacturing and operations management, and sales management.
   Other programs include a bachelor of applied science in early childhood studies and a master of arts in psychology, both housed within the College of Professional Studies; and a bachelor of arts in theater, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. 
   “We’re very pleased these new and exciting quality programs are being offered,” said Wilson G. Bradshaw, Metro State president.  “All the programs address important student needs.”

Halloween on the Bluff

   Halloween will soon be here and Dayton’s Bluff always celebrates it in style. There are decorations, costumes, ghost stories, parties, and lots of trick or treating. The children seem to enjoy it too.
   The Dayton’s Bluff District Forum would like to give its readers a way to share their Halloween activities with the neighborhood.
Ghost Stories
   Do you think you have a haunted house, apartment, business, garage, automobile or appliance? Would you like to share the story with your neighbors? If so, have we got a deal for you. Just write up your story and send it to the Forum. We will publish as many as possible in the October Forum. But you’ll have to work fast. They have to be at the Forum office at 798 E. 7th St. by September 15. They can be mailed, dropped off or sent to the editor at drg2@qwest.net. Photos are also welcome. Please include your name, address and phone number so we can contact you if necessary. None of this information will be used with your story unless it is explicitly included in your article. Stories may be edited for length and grammar.
Halloween Decorating Contest
   Residents of the Bluff don’t need any incentives to decorate their houses for Halloween. Be that as it may, the Forum would like to recognize your decorating efforts with a small contest. If you decorate for Halloween, let us know. We will judge your house or building and award prizes. But be forewarned. This contest will bring you fame rather than fortune. Prizes will be in the small to nonexistent category.   The rules are simple. Send us your address and we will evaluate your efforts. Tell us when your house will be decorated, preferably a few day before and after Halloween if possible, because the judges may be busy themselves on Halloween. Include any other information you think is relevant. Even if you don’t send us your address, there is a chance our judges will stumble across your masterpiece. Judging will be erratic, categories arbitrary and prizes minimal. This is just for fun. Due to deadline considerations, winners won’t be announced until the December issue although they will be posted on our website much sooner. 

New Playground to Benefit Neighborhood
 

The Home School Committee of Trinity Catholic School that made it happen ( l to r): Kelly Wakem, Nancie Whitesell, David Heller, Amy Bearth.  The playground was assembled on August 18, 2001.   See story below.   Photo by Sister Virginia Burem.

"At last, at last," parents of Trinity Catholic School students are saying, "we have a beautiful playground for our children."    On August 18, twenty-five volunteers joined hands to build a playground at the school.  Parents worked under the direction of a company coordinator in assembling the equipment.  Teamwork and cooperation brought the dream into a reality.  Pride in their work revealed many happy faces at the close of the day.    With a matching grant from the City of Saint Paul Revitalization Program, the playground equipment is also open to children in the neighborhood.    Volunteers became shining stars as usual.  Parents of the Trinity Home and School group are the ones to thank for this new addition to the neighborhood.    A year ago the dream of getting a new playground at Trinity was only in the talking stage with a few families.  Interested parents came together and formed a steering committee.  They struggled with the question, "how can we do this?"  Through dreaming, visiting other sites, talking with various playground companies, getting bids, writing a grant proposal, raising money, donating many volunteer hours, this group made it look possible.  Finally designs were drawn, the money was raised and volunteers gathered together on that memorable Saturday to make it happen.    With this experience there is now new enthusiasm among parents for other projects that can benefit the students of Trinity.  They are again dreaming and designing new ideas that will bring together other needs of the  school.  Success breeds success!

Fourth Annual Swede Hollow Run/Walk 
   Metro State’s Alumni Association and Student Life and Leadership Development are co-sponsoring the fourth annual Upper Swede Hollow Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 29.  This year, the event kicks off the second annual Metro State FallFest, a daylong celebration of the university’s “homecoming.”  The two-mile walk starts at 9 a.m., a one-quarter mile Kids Dash (new this year) starts at 9:30 a.m., and the three-mile run starts at 10 a.m.  The run/walk follows the pathways lacing through the East Side of St. Paul, just off Interstate 94.
   Registration on race day is 8:30-9 a.m.  Preregistration is highly recommended.  The fee is $12 for registration by Sept. 1 and $15 the day of the race.  Kids Dash registration (age 12 and younger) is $5.  All running, walking and Kids Dash registrants receive a commemorative t-shirt.  Prizes are awarded to the top overall male and female finishing participants and to the top male and female runners in each of the following age categories:  19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.  Awards are also given to the top male and female walkers; all Kids Dash participants receive ribbons.
   Awards are presented by Metro State’s president, Wilson G. Bradshaw, who invites everyone to the St. Paul Campus to participate in FallFest.   To volunteer or for more information call the Student Life and Leadership Development Office at 651-772-7589.   For more information, call Nancy Moritz at 651-772-7803, Curt Barlow at 651-772-7744 or (TTY) 651-772-7687.

Bluffing with Science
As the Bluff Turns
by Greg Cosimini

   Whether we like it or not, the days are getting shorter in Dayton’s Bluff. To be more precise, the daytime portion of the day is getting shorter. The day itself is pretty much fixed at 24 hours all year long. And it isn’t happening just here, but all over the northern hemisphere. Less daylight and more nighttime wouldn’t be so bad except they also produce a change in the weather that begins the slow march towards winter.
   The obvious questions are: Why? Who can we blame? And what can we do about it? 
   The simple answer to the first question is that the earth is tilted, meaning it doesn’t point straight up and down. But what does that mean in the general scheme of the universe where the concepts of up and down don’t mean a whole lot? It is up to us to define “up”. Remember that the earth is in orbit around the sun (and not the other way around, contrary to the opinion of a disturbingly large percentage of adults who should know better). We will then call “up” the direction perpendicular to its movement as it travels in its orbit, in the sky above the North Polar Region. Of course if you lived in Australia, you would call that “down” but let’s not confuse matters anymore than they already are. 
   The actual North Pole, which is the point that the earth rotates around in 24 hours each day, does not point straight up by our definition of up.  It is tilted by almost 23-1/2 degrees. So what does this have to do with the price of lutefisk in Minnesota or the changing length of our day? Let’s put it this way. If it weren’t tilted, day and night would each be 12 hours long all year. If it were tilted all the way over at 90 degrees, we would be in perpetual daylight all the time. Other tilts and orientations would result in all sorts of crazy day/night combinations during the year, unusual paths of the sun across the sky, some really strange seasons and unbelievably weird weather. So it could be a lot worse. 
   This 23-degree tilt really does cause the amount of daylight to change throughout the year even if it isn’t intuitively obvious. The first days of spring and autumn are when day and night are each about12 hours long (nothing is perfect, but they’re close). The first day of summer is the day we have the most daylight while on the first day of winter we have the least. You can prove this to yourself by doing a fascinating experiment involving a light bulb, a rubber ball, a pencil and protractor, and more hand to eye coordination than a normal human being possesses. But we aren’t going to get into that here. There are also solar system models and computer programs that demonstrate the same thing. Or you can check the World Book site on the Internet at: http://www.worldbook.com/fun/seasons/html/seasons.htm
   Now let’s place the blame on someone. How did this happen? It is unlikely that the earth had this tilt in the early days of the solar system. It probably occurred later. There are several theories. Maybe a star or planet came too close to the earth. Or it is possible a large asteroid or small planet actually hit the earth. Other theories concern angels playing billiards or a large alien child doing a science experiment. More study is definitely needed to find out for sure.
   So what can we do about it? The Congress of the United States decided to legislate the problem away by inventing Daylight Savings Time. Somehow they figured if everyone in the country changed their clocks twice a year, we would get more daylight during the summer. There are several problems with this. First, we already have plenty of daylight in summer. That’s not when we need it. Second, just like with the storage of nuclear waste, Congress never established any daylight savings facilities. So when winter comes and we really need the extra daylight, it’s all gone. Third, while Daylight Savings Time seems to fool many people, it has never caught on with animals, plants or even singled celled organisms. They aren’t fooled in the least, which makes it rough on farmers and microbiologists.
   Since legal methods don’t work, are there any scientific ways of fixing the problem? The obvious one is to turn the earth to eliminate the tilt.  Fortunately this is beyond our present capabilities. It’s just as well. We’d probably goof it up and make matters worse. Besides, the resulting earthquakes, tidal waves and volcanoes would probably take all the fun out of having uniform days all year. 
   Another idea is to create a small, artificial sun and position it in orbit around the earth. With the world’s great record for handling nuclear power plants and bombs, there is some doubt if a gigantic, uncontained, orbiting thermonuclear fusion reactor would be such a good idea. Luckily, this too is beyond our current level of engineering expertise.
   The Russians have already tested a slightly more practical idea. They propose putting very large Mylar mirrors in orbit to reflect sunlight down to dark areas in winter. While this would produce a light level more like a full moon rather than the noonday sun, it is a step in the right direction and much less likely to have any catastrophic consequences.
   In the long run, we would probably miss the changing days and seasons if we didn’t have them. Otherwise, follow the sun. It’s always summer somewhere in the world.
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Bluffing with Science will appear at random times in the Forum.  It will attempt to relate topics in science and engineering to life in Dayton’s Bluff. That is the goal, not a guarantee.  Please send questions, comments or suggestions for future columns to the Dayton’s Bluff District Forum, Attention: Greg Cosimini, 798 E. 7th. St., St. Paul, MN 55106.

More Code Enforcement Comes to Dayton’s Bluff

   The City is doing a code enforcement concentration in the four districts doing the Good Neighbor program – Dayton’s Bluff, West 7th, the Westside, and the North End. 
   In Dayton’s Bluff they will concentrate on the current Good Neighbor target areas – the lower bluff and Ross/Reaney, but will also checking out other parts of Dayton’s Bluff.  The concentration will occur between August 15 and October 15 the extra Code Enforcement Officers will be focusing on abatements of junk, vehicles, etc.  .  This is our opportunity to get the neighborhood cleaned up. 
   The Good Neighbor volunteers and staff will all meet in late October to evaluate the effectiveness of the concentration efforts.  If you are interested in becoming a Good Neighbor Volunteer or have any questions call Karin at 651-772-2075

2001 National Night Out in Dayton’s Bluff
 

National Night Out at Bethleham Lutheran Church on August 7, 2001.  Bethleham Lutheran Church and the Beech/Margaret and the 654 Block Clubs worked together on this successful event.  Hundreds of church members and neighbors spent the evening listening to the DJ music, eating food supplied by the church, and chatting with each other.  Photo by Deanna Layer.

All of the National Night Out events in Dayton’s Bluff went well and were very successful.  The cooperation with the Police and Fire Departments was outstanding.  Each event reports good conversations were going on and some neighbors meet neighbors who they did not know before.  The kids liked the fire engine.  Father and son teams were admiring the motorcycles.  Three of the events had live music.  Two had local bands (the Accidental’s and Mike and Steve from the Renovators) and the third had DJ Music.  The K9 and kid’s games were very popular.  The  mounted patrol were great hits with all ages.   This year most of the games involved water, which was refreshing on a hot night.  People are already talking about next years events.  For more information call Karin at 651-772-2075. For many more photos of the 2001 National Night Out events, see the Special Events page.

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor:
   We have a very important election coming up this fall in the city of St. Paul, and that is to elect a new mayor. I have been supporting Jay Benanav (4th Ward Councilmember) since he annouced his candidacy. There has been no better friend to the East Side in city government than Jay. I have seen him ask the tough questions, listen to all sides and viewpoints and always ensure that the citizens of St. Paul get the best deal for their money. 
   Jay cares about the same things that we care about. He has shown his commitment to the East Side by supporting our issues like working on traffic calming issues, liquor license reforms and his concern about problem properties and his support of the district council and neighborhood involvement in this issue. 
   We have the opportunity to let Jay take his brand of leadership to the mayor’s office and I hope you will join me in electing him as our next mayor. 
Kathy Lantry 
Councilmember-Ward 7

Dear Editor: 
   The Mayoral Primary Election is fast approaching. After briefly considering the alternatives, our votes will go to Senator Randy Kelly. Our  reasoning stems from many diverse areas.  26 years in State government representing St. Paul has given Sen. Kelly an extensive knowledge of the issues that pertain to St. Paul, and a personal acquaintance with the people in City government that can get things accomplished. He KNOWS government. 
   Senator Kelly’s voting record reflects his strong sense of obligation and commitment to families. His agenda, to us, demonstrates responsible leadership geared at maintaining a good quality of life. It also lends to recognizing what’s needed to continue growth and prosperity in St. Paul. 
   Our own personal experiences with Senator Kelly recently, have shown his ability to effect solutions to problems. On two separate occasions this spring, we approached Senator Kelly when faced with money problems of organizations that directly help kids interested in Science. In both instances Senator Kelly was able to act on our behalf to add to or restore our funding. 
   Also, last spring a situation arose in the Highwood Hills area that involved bus and foot traffic on a very narrow street. After analyzing, Senator Kelly assembled a cadre of government and private individuals. At this neighborhood meeting, with creative thinking and at little expense to the City, a solution was reached that benefited all concerned. 
   Senator Randy Kelly is experienced, family oriented, unites people, and effects changes for growth. For these reasons he will receive our support and votes in the Primary and General Elections. What he has done for many years on our Eastside, he will do for all of St. Paul. We believe that he is far and away the BEST CHOICE for our next Mayor. 
Sincerely, 
Michael S. Lohman 
Penny J. Lohman

Bluff Memories And Musings
by Steve Trimble

   So, what kind of life was lived by earlier generations of Dayton’s Bluff residents? While the best way to find out is to talk to community elders, fragments found in old newspapers can reveal fascinating insights that can show both how things have changed and but also how today is a continuation of earlier social and cultural patterns.
   Combing through the 1901 Pioneer Press social columns and the 1941 issues of the Dayton’s Bluff Booster, a now-defunct local paper, a person can see that then, as now, parents were concerned with the schools and recreation centers.  How men and women were involved in a variety of church, neighborhood and entertainment activities. Families went to the lake in the summers, visited friends for card parties. 
   Often, even if the activity is similar, different eras have unique aspects. Today, because of high prices, folks are concerned with saving energy; in the 1940’s conservation efforts were undertaken because of the War.  Gatherings of the Irish Daughters of Erin may have been replaced by Hmong, Hispanic African-American events, but all show pride in ethnicity. 
     Groups still get together, but does anyone gather to play euchre any more? Should they?  For the next few issues, we’ll dip into the past and see what you think. We will repaint selections as they were originally printed.   Please let us know if you know any of the people or family names mentioned.

A HUNDRED YEARS AGO ON THE BLUFF
   September 8, 1901:  Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barber and family of Maria avenue returned from a month’s stay at their summer home in Brainerd; The Ladies’ Cooperative Society of the Atlantic Congregational church will meet Thursday afternoon in the church parlors to complete arrangements for a rummage sale; Mr. and Mrs. William on Deeyn of Bates avenue entertained the members of the Old Reliable Bowling Club Saturday evening in honor of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary
   September 15, 1901:   The Young People’s Club of the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer met Thursday evening with Miss Mielkde; The Elysia Euchre Club met Thursday afternoon  with Mrs. Allmun of Forest Street. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Cannon Mrs. Daly and Mrs. Davis; the Dayton’s Bluff Mothers Club will meet Friday afternoon in the Van Buren School. Dr. Ohage will talk on “The Prevention and Cure of Colds.”
   September  22, 1901: An entertainment will be given Friday evening at the Bates Avenue M. E. Church. There will be musical numbers and readings of Miss Eleanor Miller of Hamline; The Misses Martha, Ilma and Margaret Scheffer, who spent the summer with their sister, Mrs. William Hamm of Cable avenue, left Thursday for New York.
   September 29, 1901:The Daughters of Erin gave a social and dance Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall on East Seventh Street; The Um Zoo Wee Club gave a bundle shower Saturday afternoon for Miss Florence Krieger at the home of Miss Olive Freeman; St. Peter’s Episcopal parish will celebrate the harvest festival today. The annual parish supper will be served tomorrow evening in the Guild room.

SIXTY YEARS AGO ON THE BLUFF 
   September 4, 1941: Pete Aichele of Aichele Ice and Fuel heads up the local fuel conservation drive.  A 22 page booklet on “Ways to conserve fuel for defense without sacrifice of home comfort”is available; The Dayton’s Bluff Commercial Club Ladies Bowling League is now being formed for the season to start at 1:30 P. M. Friday September 12th; The Margaret Men’s Booster club will sponsor a bingo party Saturday evening, Sept 6th at the Center, Beech and Earl. There will be the usual 20 games for 25 cents with valuable table and door prizes.
   September 25, 1941: The Red Mill Cafe has just been held up at 3 P. M.  A masked man entered the back door of the place and ordered the dozen or more patrons to sit in a booth while he went through the money drawers; St. John’s P. T. A. will meet on Wednesday evening... at 8 o’clock in the Guild room of the school, Fifth and Forest Street. The movie “Contact” will be shown. Program and refreshments will be in charge of the eight grade mothers with Mrs. R. Vandeer, co-chair; Every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4 p. m. Red Cross Sewing is being done at the Dayton’s Bluff Commercial Club. The Auxiliary would like to see more women present. Don’t forget, bring your lunch. Coffee is served. 

Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Cleanup
 

The annual Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Cleanup will take place on  Saturday,  September 15, 2001, 9:00 a.m. to noon in the 3M North Parking Lot on 7th Street between Forest and Earl (Cars must line up on 7th Street heading West) This cleanup is for residents of Dayton's Bluff only.

Costs Entrance:  $7 per car, $10 per small truck or mini van, $20 per pickup truck. No dump trucks.  Extra Fees: $20 per mattress, box spring, couch or love seat.                       $3 fee car tire, $8 per large tire, plus $2 if on rim.                    $10 per TV, VCR or  computer monitor or CPU, $3  other small electronics.                    Brush depends on quantity, approximately $7 per car load and $20 per truck load.                       People with smaller and larger amounts of brush may be charged lower or higher fees.  All guidelines will be strictly adhered to and we reserve the right to turn away any person or vehicle. The community council reserves the right to refuse any item or close the site early if costs exceed budget.

What to bring  A proof of Dayton’s Bluff residency in the form of a driver’s license or utility bill is required to gain entry. Be prepared to unload your own materials.  Assistance is not available at the cleanup site.  Materials will be sorted at the site into different dumpsters to maximize recycling.  In order to simplify unloading, vehicles should be loaded up in the following manner:  On the bottom of the load: concrete, bricks, rocks, construction debris, brush (extra charge) In the middle of the load:  bikes and scrap metals, matresses/box springs ($20 extra), broken furniture and other garbage. On the top of the load:  reusable household items, electronics: TVs, VCRs, computers, etc. (up to $10 extra), Tires ($3-$10 each-extra).

What not to bring  Not all materials are accepted at the cleanup. For more information about how to recycle or dispose of these or other items, call 651-222-SORT (7678). TTY for the hearing impaired: 651-221-9832. No Appliances: Call JR's Appliance at 651-454-9215 (ask for operator 33) before Thursday, September 13, to arrange to have your appliances picked up at your curb on Monday, September 17. Cost $25/1st appliance, $10/each additional appliance (there is an $10 surcharge for each air conditioner).  JR's Appliance accepts air conditioners, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, dryers, furnaces, garbage  disposals, heat pumps, microwaves, refrigerators, stoves, trash compactors, washers and water heaters. No Car Batteries: Bring care batteries to a store that sells them. All stores and services stations that sell car batteries are required by law to accept up to five batteries per person for free. No Paint, Pesticides, Motor Oil or other Hazardous Wastes, including Fluorescent Bulbs: Free disposal at Ramsey County household hazardous waste drop-off site: Bay West, 5 Empire Drive, Saint Paul, open Wednesday-Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-4 (April-October) and Saturday 9-4 only (November-March)  No Leaves or Grass: Free disposal at Ramsey County compost site: Frank Street and Sims Avenue, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11-7, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 11-5. No Curbside Recycling Materials: Dayton's Bluff District 4 curbside recycling is picked up every other Tuesday. Your next recycling day is  September 25.

Free Stuff at the Cleanup The cleanup will once again feature a Reuse Area so that used items that still have some life left in them can be shared with new owners.  Good stuff  like dishes, furniture, building materials, cabinets, lawnmowers, bikes, toys and other items in good condition will be set aside in the Reuse Area for anyone to take home.  All materials in the Reuse Area are free and there is no charge to enter this area.  Items must be hauled away from the Free Stuff area by noon on cleanup day, so bring your car or truck.

Volunteers are Needed Help neighbors clean up the neighborhood.  All skill levels are needed.  Work four hours and get free entry for one load of material.  A free lunch will be provided.  Call (651) 772-2075 if you would like to help.

Remember: DO NOT bring appliances to the cleanup. Call JR's Appliance at 651-454-9215 (ask for operator 33) before Thursday, September 13, to arrange to have your appliances picked up at your curb on Monday, September 17. Cost $25/1st appliance, $10/each additional appliance (there is an $10 surcharge for each air conditioner).

Sponsors and Rules The Cleanup is sponsored by the Dayton’s Bluff District 4 Community Council  and the Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium, with funding provided by the city of Saint Paul.  The above guidelines will be strictly adhered to. The Dayton’s Bluff District 4 Community Council reserves the right to turn away any person or vehicle, to refuse any item or to close the site early if dumpsters are filled or costs exceed budget. For more information call the Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community Council at (651) 772-2075.

Back to School 

Dear Amber,
   I get really scared when I think about going back to school in the Fall.  I know there will be new teachers there and also new kids that I don’t really know. Got any suggestions?
Sincerely,
Verona

Dear Verona,
   Oh no - it’s school time again. Lots of kids feel nervous or even scared on the first day of school because of all the new things, new teachers, new friends and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. You can beat the back-to-school blues by knowing what to expect.

The First Day
   Most teachers kick off the school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the cool stuff you will be doing that year. Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class.  And of course, lots of teachers go over classroom rules so you will know what’s allowed and what’s not. Pay close attention to this part to find out whether you will have to raise your hand to ask a question or if it’s not OK to chew gum in class!
   Kids in older grades probably will know more people in their classes on the first day. But even if you have already met the kids sitting next to you, remember that it’s a new year and that first impressions can last. Try to say hello to both kids you know and kids who are new in your class and be friendly. Everyone is a little nervous or excited to make the first move.
   You will be glad you did and so will your new friend.  Fifth or sixth grade can signal a move to middle school or junior high, where you will find lockers, homeroom (this is just what it sounds like - a classroom you will go to each morning, kind of like your “home” in the school) and moving from classroom to classroom for each subject. Your teachers know that this is a big change from elementary school and will help you adjust.
   Most teachers let you pick your own seat on the first day, but by the
second or third morning, they will have mapped out a seating plan. It’s a good idea to write down in your notebook where your seat is so you don’t forget. 

How Do You Feel About School?
   If you are like just about every other kid, you are probably a little nervous about the first day. To help battle the butterflies fluttering in your stomach, it might help to bring a favorite pencil or wear a special
outfit on the first day. Lots of kids feel pressure to buy a new outfit for the start of the school year, but the real trick is to just be comfortable. Wear your favorite pair of jeans or that funky T-shirt you got on vacation this summer. Every time you look down, it’s a guaranteed smile. What if you hate school by the end of day one? Teachers recommend giving things some time to sort themselves out. Once you know your way around the building and are used to the school-day routine, you will probably feel better. If you still have those feelings after a couple of weeks, be sure to talk to your mom or dad or your teacher about how you are feeling. It might also help to talk to the guidance counselor at your school to discuss your feelings. It is the guidance counselor’s job to help make school a good experience for you.

Packing Your School Bag
   Some teachers mail a specific list of supplies (such as pencils,
notebook and erasers) to your house over the summer so that you will know what you need to bring with you. Start with this list of basic stuff and add to it whatever else you think will help make the school day a bit easier - a pocket dictionary to check your spelling or a few dollars to buy an emergency lunch in the school cafeteria for example.
   The most important tip about backpacks is to pack them the night before to prevent last-minute morning panic. Check to make sure that you will have everything you will need for the day, especially your homework and gym clothes.

Packing a Lunch with Pizzazz
   Maybe your school offers healthy lunches in the cafeteria, but there
will always be a day here and there when you don’t like what’s on the menu.  Like tater tot hot dish - yuck!!! Packing your lunch can give you just as many options as the cafeteria and this way you will know for sure that you will like your lunch.
   To get your fruits and veggies, ask your mom or dad to cut up whatever is in season and put it in a single-serving container. Good choices include oranges, pineapple, grapes, carrots, broccoli and cucumbers. Include a container of salad dressing for veggies or peanut butter for dipping apple slices - my personal favorite.
   Think lunch has to be bologna sandwich or a thermos of chicken noodle soup? Not anymore! Wraps made with tortillas and bean dips, extra slices of vegetable pizza left from dinner and cold spaghetti are healthy favorites - and are as fun as a sandwich.
   To find healthy lunches in the cafeteria, look for baked rather than fried items (like a baked potato, instead of French fries) and avoid salty or high-fat picks like chips, cookies, ice cream and whole-fat milk. Go for skim milk, fruit or frozen yogurt instead. And YES, all three are good.

If You Get Sick at School
   Who hasn’t gotten queasy at school or taken a tumble on the playground that resulted in bloody scrapes?   If this happens to you, talk to your teacher or the school nurse about what to do. The school nurse and your teacher can handle minor injuries and headaches, but they will call your parents or guardians if they think you need to see your doctor or go home to bed.
   Most schools ask for a note from your mom or dad if you miss school due to illness. You can usually get notes from your teacher to cover any work you missed while you were out sick, or you can ask a buddy to pick up an extra copy of any handouts and take notes in class for you. If you feel up to it, try to read your schoolbooks while you rest, but if you don’t - that’s OK. School can wait - it’s more important that you take care of yourself.

   So Verona, I hope that this has helped you look at “going back to school” in a different light. Also keep in mind that you’re not the only ”new kid at school”. Everyone else is nervous too. Good luck to you and to all the kids going back to school in September.
Amber

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Saint Paul, MN 55106
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Cooking in the Bluff 
    by Shiela Johnstone 

Breaded Pork Chops 
   A bit of breading goes a long way with these pork chops. By browning them before baking, the juices are sealed in and the crust is kept crisp.
Ingredients
1 cup crushed crackers
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon onion salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 pounds pork chops
¼ cup vegetable oil
Directions
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil set aside.  In a shallow dish combine cracker, garlic salt, and onion salt.
In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk. Dip pork chops into egg mixture then dredge in cracker mixture, coating evenly.
Fry pork chops in oil on medium heat until browned on both sides, turning once, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and drain.  Place chops on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes to cook thoroughly. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts at a glance
Calories  380
Fat  20 g 
Cholesterol  155 mg 
Sodium  230 mg 
Carbohydrates  5 g 
Dietary Fiber  0 g 
Protein  43 g 

Autumn Squash Bake 
Special Diet: Low Sodium, High Fiber
Dried cherries bring out the flavor of this easy-to-prepare side dish.
Ingredients
2 acorn squash
¼ cup butter or margarine
½ cup dried tart cherries
3 tablespoons brown sugar
 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
   Cut each acorn squash in half. Remove seeds and fiber. Place cut side down in baking pan with small amount of water in bottom. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until squash is tender and can be pierced with a fork. (Or place squash cut side down in microwave safe container. Add a little water. Microwave on High (100% power) 5 to 7 minutes, turning dish once. Continue cooking, if necessary, until squash is tender.)  Meanwhile, combine butter, cherries, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Heat on top of stove or in microwave oven until butter melts. Fill center of each squash half with equal amount of cherry mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition at a glance
Calories 290
Total fat 12 g 
Cholesterol 30 mg 
Sodium 130 mg 
Carbohydrates 46 g 
Dietary Fiber 5 g 
Protein 3 g

Tip: Eat a large variety of fruit.  This natural sugar will satisfy your sweet
tooth without adding any fat, and you’ll enjoy the health benefits of fruits too.

   If you have comments, suggestions, a special recipe that you would like to share, or you are looking for a special recipe, feel free to contact me through the Dayton’s Bluff Forum.

Write to: 
Shiela Johnstone 
Dayton's Bluff District Forum 
P.O. Box 600511 
St. Paul, MN 55106 

Email: shiela@qwest.net 
Or call: 651-772-2075 (Dayton's Bluff Community Council Office) 

Till next time, bon appetite. 

Dayton's Bluff Up-Front Gardens

   Up-Front Gardens is a Minnesota State Horticultural Society program promoting gardening in the front yard and boulevard.  These gardens add beauty to the neighborhoods, make it easier for neighbors to stop by to chat, and can be seen all hours of the day.
   Are you a Gloves-on-Gardener who takes joy in tending your front yard garden and the smiles it brings to the neighborhood?  The Minnesota State Horticultural Society would 
like to add your address to their growing list of  “Up-Front Gardens” in Dayton’s Bluff and across the city and state.  There are no requirements other than adding a discreet 6 inch sign to your garden that lets viewers know where to go on the Internet for more Up-Front Garden addresses and chat with those who might say hello while you’re working in the garden.  You would become part of a group of gardeners dedicated to beautifying our region.
   Here in Dayton’s Bluff we have a lot of front yard gardens.  We are compiling a list of gardeners names and addresses of the Dayton’s Bluff Up-Front Gardens.  Please call Karin at 651-772-2075 if you have an Up-Front Garden or if you are interested starting a front yard garden.

Interview with Matthew Vaky, Acting Class Teacher, Dayton’s Bluff Community Center (Part I)
by Sarah Ryan

    Matthew Vaky is a professional actor and will again be teaching youth and adult acting classes at the Dayton’s Bluff Community Center. The new season will begin on September 18, with the youth classes to meet on Tuesday afternoons, and the adult classes meeting Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm. 
   Matthew currently teaches acting classes at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, and is a former member of the Guthrie Theater acting company.  He has acted and directed for many Twin Cities theaters, including the Illusion Theater, Theater in the Round, and the Mixed Blood Theater. Matthew Vaky has also written and directed plays that have been performed at the Stepping Stone Theater and the Bryant Lake Bowl, and he recently wrote and directed a series of plays that was performed with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The series featured “Green Eggs and Ham,” “Gertrude McFuzz,” “The Museum,” and “Dvorak’s Discovery.” Last winter, Matthew directed a production of “Dvorak’s Discovery” at Carnegie Hall in New York City. 
   The following interview with Matthew Vaky took place on August 7th.
Q. Describe the classes you’ve taught at the Dayton’s Bluff Community Center.
A. In the kids acting class, we played acting games and did improvisations.  The idea was to introduce the idea of “acting” to young people. I read from books and told folk tales, and we acted out the stories in class. One of the students wrote a play that was based on a story about the mountains that she heard from a friend at school. 
Q. How many students have you had in the classes?
A. It varied from week to week. Ideally, for the kid’s class, I’d like to have students who come every week, kids who are about 12 to 14 years old, but younger kids are fine, too. The number of people in the adult classes also varied from week to week, but attendance was regular enough so that we were able to put on two performances with six or seven actors. 
Q. Tell us about the adult acting classes.
A. In the adult classes we discussed what acting is and how to do it. We did exercises in class through which we developed characters, and then put them together in scenes that we acted out. So we improvised scenes, and we also rehearsed and performed a scene from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” That was our winter production. Then in the spring we performed three scenes by Louisa Josefina Hernandez, who is a Latin American writer. 
   The goal in the adult class was, and is, to develop a group that can eventually produce its own plays. But before we can do that we need to explore what acting’s about. Doing scenes is a good place to start. 
Q. How long have you been teaching these classes at the Dayton’s Bluff Community Center? 
A Since it re-opened, about a year and a half ago.
Q. What kinds of plans do you have for the classes that will begin in September?
A. I’d like us to be able to create a play with everybody in the class, to develop characters and scenes in the classes each week that we can rehearse, and ultimately put together into a play that we can perform in the winter or spring.
Q. How would you describe the theater space at the Dayton’s Bluff Community Center? 
A. Well, it seats about 140 people, curtains and a backstage are hopefully coming. There’s a soundboard that allows for music throughout the house, and the stage lights are on a computerized light board. The sound and lighting equipment are set for upgrades. 
Q. How about the stage sets that are there now? 
A. A carpenter built the wooden frames, and they have been painted and re-painted for productions at City Academy and Dayton’s Bluff Elementary.
Q. I recently saw you in “The Elevator Play,” which you wrote and performed with Kevin Pearson and Janelle Ranek at the Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis. The play was, as advertised, “Three actors, 44 Characters, One Elevator, A Comedy.” I enjoyed the show. Can you describe the process of creating “The Elevator Play?” 
A. Well, basically, the three of us got together and came up with wacky stuff. We all had ideas, we put them together and improvised them out to see how they’d work. We all worked on all the scenes—even if you weren’t in a scene you had to watch the practice. So together, “The Elevator Play” is what we came up with. We had a good time doing it.
Q. What is it like at the Bryant Lake Bowl? Is it a good place to put on a show?
A. It’s a very friendly space.
Q. Do you plan to do similar things in the future? 
A. Yes. We have tentative plans to tour “The Elevator Play” in Milwaukee and
Chicago. And the three of us would like to collaborate on another play. We work well together. 
   More of Sarah Ryan's interview with Matthew Vaky will be in the next issue of the Froum. 
   Youth and adult acting classes are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 18, 2001.  Call the Dayton's Bluff Recreation Center at 793-3885 for more information. 

Dayton’s Bluff Student on Dean’s List

   The University of St. Thomas recently announced the names of undergraduate students whose academic achievements during the 2001 spring semester earned them a place on the university’s dean’s list. 
   Students named to the list have maintained a minimum of a 3.5 grade-point average, on a 4.0 scale, during the semester. More than 1,400 of St. Thomas’ 5,469 undergraduates were named to the fall-semester 2001 dean’s list; 249 of them had perfect 4.0 grade-point averages.  Named to the dean’s list from Dayton’s Bluff was Cary Cunningham.

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FOR RENT 
* 2 Bedroom Apartment, with deck. New wood floors and carpet. Call Maria 771-9373. 

* 2 Bedroom Historic Apartment, 296 Bates. Hardwood floors. $750. 772-2866 

* Lower Duplex Available, 360 Maria. $725 + utilities. 772-2866 

HELP WANTED 
* Debbie’s Doghouse. Experienced groomer wanted. Call 776-4080 for details. 

* Metropolitan State needs part-time instructors in all general management and business areas.Call (612) 373-2771. AA/EEO

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* Call your Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Agent   Kym N. Xiong at (612) 861-4772

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Minnesota Folk Festival

   The Minnesota Folk Festival featuring Vance Gilbert, James Keelaghan, Pat Donohue, the 3rd Annual New Folk Songwriting Contest, Peter Ostroushko, Lojo Russo and Funks Grove, The Deadly Nightshade Family Singers, Monroe Crossing, The Wild Goose Chase Cloggers, plus more to be announced, will be
taking place on September 15 & 16, 10.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Mounds Park in St. Paul. This event is free and open to the public.

WHAT:
   A special songwriter's event: The New Folk Songwriting Contest
   Concerts & Workshops
   Sunday Evening Cajun Dance
   Food and Concessions
   Plus: a Crafts Fair, Children's events and a Silent Auction.

WHO:
   VANCE GILBERT (Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist) (www.vancegilbert.com)
It's all in one seemingly impossible package. His spellbinding live show. His deliriously virtuosic singing. His accomplished guitar style. His outrageous, edgy humor. And the songwritng. Named Kerrville Music, Award's Vocalist of the year at the close of 1997, the award highlights Gilbert's unshakable commitment to the music.
   JAMES KEELAGUAN (Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist) (www.Keelaghan.com)
James Keelaghan is one of the brightest stars on the world folk scene today. He's earned international acclaim for his song writing and performances and has taken main-stage at some of the most prestigious festivals in the USA, England, Australia, Denmark, and Hong Kong. At home in Canada he's a Juno
award winner (and three-time Juno nominee.) In 1996, he was the recipient of the Global Visions Artist of the Year award for his work on the Unitarian Service Committee documentary Feeding the Future: The Seeds of Survival. He also narrated and wrote the music for two films and hosted two CBC Radio
specials.
   THE NEW FOLK SONGWRITING CONTEST (30 finalists perform their own original
material)
Established in 1999 at the suggestion of Peter Yarrow, this annual event is becoming one of the high points of the year for songwriters from all across the Metro Area, the State of Minnesota, and beyond, The 2001 Festival will see 30 finalists take to the stage to perform their original material over two days, A winner will receive a cash prize and be invited to perform at the 2002 Minnesota Folk Festival.
   PAT DONOHUE (Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter) (www.patdonohue.com)
Hs talents are displayed weekly in his appearances on public radio's A Prairie Home Companion where his guitar playing, writing and singing are featured regularly. The 1983 National Finger Picking Guitar Champion,
Donohue's style blends blues and folk in a critically acclaimed display of guitar artistry. Chet Atkins, Suzy Bogguss, Loose Ties and other national performers have recorded his original songs.
   PETER OSTROUSHKO - One of the finest mandolin and fiddle players - the world today.
   LOJO RUSSO & FUNKS GROVE - a mixture of folk, jazz, Celtic and new age ambient: "Folknojazz"
   MONROE CROSSING - Bluegrass Extraordinaire.
   THE DEADLY NIGHTSHADE FAMILY SINGERS - Alternative Parlor music: an eclectic mix of swing, rock, bluegrass, Latin and Klezmer.
    PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

WHEN: September 15 & 16, 2001, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Mounds Park, St. Paul - (Mounds Boulevard off I-94, just east of
downtown St. Paul.)
PRICE: Admission is Free
FURTHER INFO: Minnesota Folk Festival, 651-292-4900;
                              website: http://www.minnesotafolkfestival.org

Notices

Basic Skils and ESL Tutoring forAdults
   Free tutoring is available for adults on the East Side of St. Paul.  Tutoring is being offered in basic reading, basic math, GED Prep, and English as a Second Language.
   We are also looking for volunteer  tutors.  Training and materials are provided.  Both opportunities are on-going.
  For more information on becoming a tutor or if you or someone you know needs assistance with basic skills or English Language skills, call East Metro Learning Center at 651-778-0111 

Trinity Catholic School Welcomes New Staff
   The parents, students and other staff are welcoming new members to the teaching staff at Trinity Catholic School.  In addition to the new principal, Ms. Sandra Krekeler, teachers new to the school this year include Mrs. Dianne Erickson and Mr. Dennis Schommer in the middle school; Ms. Melissa Hale, kindergarten; Miss Anne Strasser, grade 1; Sister Jacinta Simones, art; and Mrs. Maya Dolce, Spanish.

Trinity Open House 
     September 12, Trinity Catholic School will host an open house at 6:30 pm for parents and others interested in the school.  Teachers will discuss their plans in the various areas of the curriculum as well as general rules and policies for the year.  "Come and Discover" will be the theme of the evening.  Students will begin searching for sponsors this month as they prepare for the Marathon for Catholic Schools scheduled for October 5 at Trinity.

Recycling
   Recycling bins and lawn signs are available at 798 East 7th Street.    If you have a neighbor who does not recycle, talk to them about it. Recycling can reduce your trash by at least 40%.  In Dayton’s Bluff last year recycling tonnage (the total pounds of recycling) was down from previous years.  We are working to increase recycling in Dayton’s Bluff.  The September recycling dates are Tuesday September 11 and 25.  If you have any questions call 772-2075.

Hamm’s Collectors
   Hamm’s Club Breweriana Show will be held on September 15, 2001 from 9 am to 3 pm in the parking lot of the old Hamm’s Brewery (now Everest LLC) at the corner of East Minnehaha and Stroh Drive.  Collectors from all over the region will be attending.
· Outdoor Show 
· Great location/Great show 
· Done in conjunction with Harvest Festival Days 
· Cosponsored with North Star Chapter of BCCA 

Community Police Meeting
   The Eastern District Police have hosted a monthly meeting with community members to listen to and address people’s concerns about crime and other issues on the East Side. This monthly meeting is held the third Friday of the month at 9:30 am.
   Beginning Thursday, September 20, 2001 there will be an evening community meeting at 6:30 pm to accommodate those community members who cannot attend the Friday morning meetings.
   The community meetings are held at the Eastern District police office at 722 Payne on the corner of Payne and Minnehaha Avenues.
   Please join your neighbors and the police at either meeting. The September  meetings are on September 20th at 6:30 pm and on September 21th at 9:30 am.

Children's Garden Farmers Market
   Every Saturday morning from 9 to 11 am until mid September locally grown fresh vegetables and flowers are available next to the Swede Hollow Cafe at the corner of East 7th Street and Bates.  The Children's Garden is a program that teaches children the importance of good nutrition and how to grow, maintain, and sell the vegetables.

Your Urban Yard - Landscaping for Water Quality
Wednesday, September 6
6:30-8:00 p.m.
HealthEast Care Center on Dellwood, Chapel
753 East Seventh St.
   The East Side is situated between two incredible natural resources: the Mississippi River and Phalen Chain of Lakes.  Join the Friends of the Mississippi River for an interactive workshop on improving water quality right in your own backyard. 
   The workshop will feature a range of specific options —from easy one-hour planting efforts to ambitious landscaping projects .  They will have detailed information on composting, soil testing and rain barrels.  One of the instructors is a native plant specialist, so be sure to come ready to ask questions about your yard!
   The event will also include an overview of some of the exciting ecological improvements underway in our community - and a walk through the Maria-Bates rain garden next to the Swede Hollow Cafe.  This workshop is sponsored by Friends of Swede Hollow.
   For more information about this FREE event, please contact Alyssa Hawkins at 651-222-2193 or ahawkins@fmr.org. 

East Side’s International Marketplace Kicks-off Third Year
   A growing tradition in one of  St. Paul’s oldest neighborhood, the East Side International Marketplace opened for its summer run on Tuesday, July l0.
   The International Marketplace, operating as a satellite site of the St.Paul Farmer’s Market, is located at the corner of Payne and Sims.  Area farmers will be featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as flowering plants.  Hours for the Marketplace will be noon to 6 p.m. every Tuesday through Sept. 11, with no event scheduled for Sept. 4.
   "We’re looking forward to the International Marketplace as a gathering spot for East Side residents,” stated Mike Anderson, Director of the East Side Neighborhood Development Company. “Our staff has worked hard to add new features that are certain to enhance the event.”
   This season’s Marketplace will feature an expanded entertainment line-up.  ”Our wide array of entertainment is what will differentiate the International Marketplace from other area Farmers’ Markets,” stated Alicia Zepeda, International Marketplace director. “From Native American and Asian dancers to international singers, there will be something for everyone.”
   Katie’s Cabarat kicked off the grand opening event July 10 with a funny,
interactive show for kids and families. Performance times are scheduled for 12:15 p.m. “We’d love to see area workers stop by during their lunch break,” added Zepeda.
   For more information or an entertainment schedule, interested parties can contact the East Side Neighborhood Development Company at 651-771-1152
 

The Best Kept Secret In Dayton's Bluff    For the past year, parents in Dayton’s Bluff have had the opportunity to provide their children with full-day, licensed, Christian daycare complete with hot meals and educational activities at very reasonable rates.     The children have participated in field trips, learned about Jesus, their Savior, developed their social and emotional skills, made lots of friends and are now ready for kindergarten!     Parents were given the opportunity to evaluate the program this past year and here’s just a sample of what they had to say: “It is very helpful to have preschool and daycare in the same program.  Since my son started the program I am very pleased with all he has learned and the progress he has made. I am very pleased with the program and would recommend JOY to anyone.”  -”It is a very safe and positive environment. My child has had a wonderful experience at JOY Preschool and Childcare.”  -”I know the children are safe and loved when they enter the classroom.” -”It emphasizes the importance of the child’s relationship with Jesus.”

-”My child enjoys going to JOY and the Christian influence is apparent.-“My son talks about how much Jesus loves him and that he’s special because Jesus died on the cross for him.” -”It’s a great place to take my child where I know he is safe and learning a lot.”If you want your child to be a part of the best kept secret in Dayton’s Bluff, just call Wendy at 651-771-6982 to set up a tour. JOY Preschool and Childcare, located at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 655 Forest St., operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mounds Park Book Club
   The Mounds Park Book Club will be hold its second meeting on October 16. New members are welcome. The book discussion will be on "Back When We Were Grown-Ups" by Anne Tyler. The book club will continue to meet on the third Tuesday of alternate months. The meetings will take place at the HealthEast Marion Center at 200 Earl Street in Mounds Park.If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Harr at 651/774-2883.

Run for Youth 
   On Saturday, September 15th, Merrick Community Services will hold its 4th Annual Run for Youth at Lake Phalen. The event is a 5K/10K Run/Walk and 1/2 Mile Fun Run. Proceeds from the event benefit Merrick Community Services (MCS). The entry fee is $15 if received by September 14th. Participants can register online at www.merrickcs.org, or call 771-8821 for a registration form. Participants can also register on the day of the event, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., at the Phalen Lake Picnic Pavilion. The event day entry fee is $20. The fee includes a T-shirt and refreshments. All ages and abilities are welcome! This event helps MCS provide positive and safe programs and activities for local youth and supports the programs of the American Lung Association. 
 
 

EVENTS AT MARGARET RECREATION CENTER 
1109 Margaret Street 
St. Paul, MN 55106 
(651) 298-5719 

Rec Check Club 
Rec Check is a free after school recreation service with a check-in component for children in grades 1-6. Registration is required and space is limited. Monday through Friday 3-6 p.m. Free 
Free Play
During regular building hours, we have many games and equipment which may be checked out for your enjoyment. Items include: table games, balls, ping-pong, tennis equipment, cards, etc. 
Teen Night 
The first Friday night of every month will be just for Margaret teens. School I.D.must be shown, ages 13-17. A variety of activities will be offered, including basketball 
Block Club 
All neighborhood residents are invited to meet with other community members to discuss crime and other neighborhood issues. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 
Margaret Booster Club 
This group specializes in fund raising, community events, assisting with programs and team sports. Parents and residents are welcome to join. Meetings are the 2nd  Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Margaret Ree. Center. 

Good Neighbor Code Enforcement 
Volunteers Needed
Call Karin at 772-2075

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Take a Hike 
     Dayton's Bluff Take a Hike on the first Saturday of every month meet at 10:30 AM in Indian Mounds Park at Earl Street and Mounds Blvd. We will hike from Mounds Park through Swede Hollow Park and then walk the length of the Bruce Vento Recreational Trail (formerly the Phalen Creek Recreational Trail) to its end, near Phalen Park. Along the way we will share stories and learn some local history of the area. The hike is about 6 miles with some moderately rough terrain. Near Johnson Parkway and Maryland, transportation will be available to return to Mounds Park or you may hike back if you wish.
     Join recreational trail supporters and explore this recreational trail. The paved trail runs from East 7th Street and Payne Avenue through Swede Hollow to Phalen Park. Dayton's Bluff Take a Hike started in December of 1990 and over the years hundreds of people have attended these events. For more information, call 776-0550. 

Free Acting Classes for Adults and Children
Dayton's Bluff Recreation Center
800 Conway Street
651-793-3885
Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m. (Adults)
Join us. It's fun!  The next classes starts on September 18th.

MOMS Club
     Ever feel like you're the only mother who stays home? You are not alone! Come meet other at home mothers at the MOMS Club. 
     The MOMS Club is a national nonprofit organization with hundreds of chapters across the country. We are just for the at-home mother of today! 
     Local chapters have monthly meetings with speakers and discussions, park play days, holiday family parties, outings for mothers and their children, and activity groups like playgroups, arts n' crafts, a monthly MOMS Night Out, and babysitting co-ops. We also do service projects to help needy children. 
     Our activities are during the day, when mothers-at-home need support, and mothers may bring their children with them to our activities.
     For more information about our chapter call Tracie Lemke at 651-771- 5834.