| Dayton's
Bluff District
Forum October
2005
Volume 18, No. 8 |
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| District Council Elections Meet the Candidates The Dayton’s Bluff Community Council Board of Directors totals 18 members of which 16 represent four sub-districts and two are At-Large positions. Sub-District representatives must be residents of that particular Sub-District while the At-Large Director can be either a resident of the Dayton’s Bluff, a business owner, or even the manager of a local business or organization. All of the current Board openings are for two (2) year terms. Following is a list of this year’s candidates and the information they provided about themselves. At-Large: Scott Van Cleave: Scott has been a resident of Dayton’s Bluff for almost two years. He was a board member and volunteer for Minneapolis Neighborhood Elliot Park for six plus years. He has a BA in psychology and is self-employed as a consultant. While serving on the board he would like to become a better neighbor; meet more people; participate/volunteer at events; understand issues facing the community; be an active voice and encourage others to participate in the community. Some of the challenges he sees facing the community are: crime and livability and development in a historical neighborhood. Sub-District A Candice Parker: Candice is a mom of three children. She has lived off and on in Dayton’s Bluff for twelve years. She currently resides on the 900 block of East Minnehaha Avenue and is employed at the Teachers Retirement Association as an Office Administrative Specialist. While serving on the board she would like to improve the neighborhood. Challenges facing the community include lowering crime. Roy Carlson: Roy is currently a board member of the District Council. He has been a resident on Reaney for over thirty years and is the owner of Budget Towing. Emily Shively: Emily and her husband bought a bungalow on the 1200 block of Beech in 2002 and have been continuously working to fix it up. She works at the Minnesota Senate as a Legislative Assistant. Her goals include to help build on the strengths of Dayton’s Bluff to ensure our community has a healthy balance of a vital economy, safe, attractive housing stock, clean parks and diverse cultural amenities. Our neighborhood can be a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family. Emily loves gardening and biking to work. Sub-District B Sharon McCrea: Sharon is currently a board member of the District Council. She has been on board for nine years and lived in the neighborhood for 13 years. She currently resides on the 800 block of Wilson Avenue. Sharon is a high school graduate and is self-employed as a childcare provider. She believes some of the challenges facing the Dayton’s Bluff Community are: property management and renters not being held accountable by landlords. While serving on the board her goals include continue to improve the community by being a voice for the people, clean up the community, join forces to better our neighborhood and rid it of drugs and violence. Erica Schneekloth: Erica has lived in Dayton’s Bluff since July of 2002 and is a realtor at Coldwell Banker Burnet. She is renovating her home with help from Historic Saint Paul. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Intercultural Communication. She is very proud to be a resident of Dayton’s Bluff and has a passion for revitalizing the community. Her goals include helping coordinate events to gain community support, marketing the area via real estate channels and working with local media about doing a special segment on assets in the area. Sub-District C Greg Auge: Greg is a returning candidate. He has served on the board in the past. He attended Harding High School and has lived on the Eastside for 53 years. He currently resides on the 900 block of Conway Street and is employed with Cub Foods as a Department Head. While serving on the board he would like to have people in his area take better care of their house or property and accomplish better communication with parishes on the Eastside. Challenges facing the community include vacant homes, rental property and crime. Barbara Reipelle: Barbara has lived in St. Paul for thirteen years and a year in Dayton’s Bluff. She currently resides on the 1100 block of Wilson Avenue. She has a B. A. in Communications from Metropolitan Sate University and is employed by Saint Paul Travelers as an Accountant. While serving on the board she would like to decrease the amount of crime; upgrade the appearance of the community; and stimulate the resident participation. Sub-District D Jacob Dorer: Jacob is the current Council Board President. He has lived in Dayton’s Bluff for seven years and resides on the 900 block of McLean Avenue. Jacob has a B.A. from Gustavus College and is a desktop/LAN consultant for Macalester College. He believes some of the challenges the Dayton’s Bluff Community is facing includes, preserving current lower density of housing, buckthorn removal, and adequate fundraising. While serving on the board he would like to accomplish developing more projects with the Greenspace Committee and move ahead with more community involvement. Brian Miller: Brian has lived on Maria in the Mounds Park neighborhood for three years and has a B. A. in Biology with Minors in Environmental Studies and American Racial and Multicultural Studies. He is a former member Minnesota Conservation Corps Board of Directors and served as a mentor in SWAMP homework center at the Lexington library. He has experience participating in and leading volunteer events, committees, and work with youth and young adults. He loves Dayton’s Bluff and wants to work with neighbors to make our neighborhood even better by keeping an open dialogue about the challenges we face and our successes. His goals include better understanding and appreciation of our neighborhood and all of its residents, being an active member of the community and working to make it better for everyone. Stephanie Harr: Stephanie is a member of the Arts and Culture Committee and on the board of the Neighborhood Energy Consortium. She has lived in Dayton’s Bluff for seven years and currently resides on the 900 block of Burns Avenue. She is currently employed with Health East as a Senior Accountant Manager. Don't Forget to Vote for
Community Council Rep. The polls are open from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 798 East 7th Street at the corner of 7th and Margaret. Come and vote for your representatives. Any Dayton’s Bluff resident age 18 or over is eligible to vote. Voters can cast ballots for their Sub-district Representatives and for an At-Large seat. Write-in candidates are also permitted. Absentee ballots may be requested. All requests for absentee ballots must be made at least ten (10) days prior to the election, in writing and signed by the voter. All absentee ballots shall be mailed by the council at least seven (7) days before the election to the residence of the voter requesting the absentee ballot, accompanied by two envelopes prepared so that the larger is return addressed to the Election Overview Committee and marked so that the name, address, and signature of the voter should be written on the back of the envelope. The smaller envelope, which contains the ballot, should remain unmarked. Put the ballot in the smaller envelope, put the small envelope in the larger envelope with our address on it and return it to us. The unmarked small envelope will be put in the ballot box. Absentee ballots must be received in the Community Council office by October 17, 2005 before 7:00 p.m. Autumn Heats Up The leaves are starting to brown and the air has taken on an Autumn scent. As the seasons change, so do our menus. While Summer was a time of refreshing fruits, cool salads, and outdoor barbeque… it is now time to shift our menu toward cozier, warmer dishes that incorporate the fruits and vegetables of the season. One of my particular favorites is the Hatch New Mexico Green Chile. I lived about twenty minutes from the small town of Hatch where these long, piquant peppers are grown. Here in Minnesota (and elsewhere), demand for the Hatch variety of Green Chile appears to be increasing. It’s available fresh, canned or frozen in mild to hot varieties. This year both Cub Foods and Rainbow Foods highlighted it in their produce departments. On a recent trip to New York City, I passed a chic Manhattan specialty foods store proclaiming in bold handwriting “We have Hatch Chiles!” I grow a similar variety (Anaheim) in my garden, but the soil and growing conditions around the country do not produce the same quality vegetable as southern New Mexico. As they mature, these chiles develop a red-orange blush, and ripen to become the bright red chiles that you see made into wreaths called ristras. In much of New Mexico, the early green incarnation of the pepper is favored, however. In Las Cruces, home of the “Whole Enchilada Fiesta”, you’ll find green chile everywhere: topping burgers, in burritos, salsas, green enchiladas, soups, stews, even in some dessert preparations including candied pecans. In my household, a favorite use for this pepper is in Chicken Green Chile Quiche. It’s a dish I prepared every morning at the restaurant where I worked. The dairy and egg help to tame the heat of the chile. Restaurants use the chopped, pre-roasted chiles that come in cans or frozen, but you can buy fresh ones and roast them yourself. Just rinse the whole green chiles, place them right onto your oven rack and roast them at about 400 degrees until the skins start to blister and char. Then remove the peppers from the oven with tongs and let them sit out until they are cool enough to handle. I suggest using latex gloves when handling the chiles, so that the heat-producing enzymes don’t soak into your fingers and spread around the house – or into your eyes. Peel the skin off each chile and remove the stem. You may leave as much or as little of the seeds as you like - more seeds means more heat. Once you’re done peeling, you can chop the chiles or simply use them whole. Chicken Green Chile Quiche
Equipment:
1 deep 9” round pan or 2 shallow pie tins Ingredients: 1 prepared pie crust (2 if you’re using 2 shallow pans) 1 tablespoon butter 1 garlic clove, minced or garlic powder to taste (about ½ tsp.) ½ cup diced white or yellow onion ½ cup hot (or mild) green chiles (more if desired) 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken (approx. 2 breasts) ½ cup sweet corn (optional) pinch of cumin 3 eggs (lightly beaten) ¼ cup half-and-half or heavy cream ½ teaspoon salt chopped fresh or dried cilantro to taste 1 cup grated cheese (sharp cheddar, jack, or swiss) Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. 2. Line your pan(s) with prepared pie crust(s). 3. Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat. 4. Add minced garlic and chopped onion. Saute 2-5 minutes, or until slightly browned. 5. Turn off burner. 6. Add green chile, cubed cooked chicken, cumin, and optional sweet corn if desired. Stir together. 7. Allow the mixture to cool as you lightly beat together the eggs, cream, salt and optional cilantro if desired. 8. Add the cheese into the chile mixture, and pour into the crust-lined pan. 9. Pour egg mixture over chile mixture. 10. Bake for an hour. Check for doneness by sticking a wooden pick into the center. When the pick comes out clean, the quiche is done. The top should also appear dry and not ‘jiggle’ much when shaken. It may take an hour-and-a-half or more to cook. 11. Let the quiche cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Slice and serve hot. Alternatively, you may cool and freeze the quiche whole or in individual slices. Makes six to eight servings. Ramsey County Judges Forum Have you ever wondered how or why a decision was made on court cases, or why a specific sentence is given to criminals? Come to the Ramsey County Judges Forum on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at Arlington Hills Lutheran Church, 1115 Greenbrier Avenue (Corner of Jessamine & Greenbrier) starting at 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Ttake this unique opportunity to meet with, and ask these questions to a panel of Ramsey County Judges. Questions must be “quality of life” crimes that impact your neighborhoods such as drug dealing, problem properties, and prostitution. The meeting will begin promptly so that as much time as possible can be used to hear from the Judges. If you have a question for the Judges you would like to have submitted, either call the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council at 651-772-2075 and leave your question, you may email your questions to Karin@DaytonsBluff.org or arrive at the meeting location between 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. to write your question on a card, which will be provided. Only questions that are pre-submitted or written on a card will be addressed. A panel Moderator will present questions to the Judges panel, so that as many questions as possible can be addressed. You Are Invited to the
Dayton's Bluff Community Council Annual Meeting Free Handyman Services
Available  For information: Contact the Midway TMO: 651-644-5108; rstark@universityunited.com or www.universityunited.com/midwaytmo For more on David Engwicht: see: www.mentalspeedbumps.com/ ”David Engwicht… turns conven- tional thinking upside down and maps out a creative and highly effective plan to create people-friendly streets. He advocates giving streets back to people, moving away from the top-down, engineering-led world, and exploiting the power of the mind and the imagination to redefine what streets should be used for. This is powerful stuff and it works.” —Professor John Whitelegg, Professor of Sustainable Development, University of York, UK. Help A Child Succeed We are looking for individuals that would like to work one-to-one with a 2nd grade student in reading, writing and math on Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 3:45pm - 5:15 pm. Substitutes are also needed. The program director will supply all the materials and curriculum - just come and enjoy knowing that you are positively helping a child succeed in school and life! We are located at 1049 Euclid Street (corner of Euclid and Earl). You must pass a criminal background check (which we provide). If you have any questions or wish to tutor, please contact Brenda Austin at (651) 771-6712 or baustin@visi.com. Fundraiser for the
Community Council You are cordially invited to the “Fall Party at
Dave’s”, a fundraising event for the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council. Vic Tedesco at the Mounds Theatre The Mounds Theatre presents Vic Tedesco and his Six-Piece Band with featured vocalist Debbie Bigelow on Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m. All tickets are $5.00.THE VIKINGS ARE NOT PLAYING THAT DAY SO COME TO THE CONCERT!! Debbie Bigelow, an outstanding entertaining vocalist, has been with the band for 15 years. Bigelow, 6’1” tall, and Tedesco, 5’6” tall, perform novelty numbers including their perennial favorite “Making Whoopee”. Dave Leigh, lead trombonist, is in great demand, appearing with many local musical groups. Bob Hallquist, trumpet, was the bandleader at Roseville High School for many years and now leads the Gustavus-Adolphus College Alumni band. Of course Vic on saxophone, and just a few vocals, needs no introduction. Each of the six musicians is a star in their own right. In July, Vic Tedesco and his band made their 20th appearance at the Taste of Minnesota, opening for The Lettermen. In August, Vic and his group held their 12th annual concert at the Phipps Theater in Hudson, Wisconsin and for the 12th year in a row, it was sold out. This show is great entertainment for people of all ages. To reserve or purchase advance tickets, please call the Mounds Theatre at 651 772-2253, download an order form at www.moundstheatre.org. or call Vic Tedesco (after 3 p.m.) at 651-735-6282. 645 East 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106 651-793-1699 branch.daytonsbluff@ci.stpaul.mn.us Located on the campus of Metropolitan State University, the Dayton’s Bluff Library has a family-centered collection, with approximately 70% children’s and teen material. Mon-Thurs: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: CLOSED What’s Happening at Dayton’s Bluff? Family Storytimes: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Best Books for Young Adults Committee - Share your ideas and opinions in selecting the best books for teens and young adults. Teens (ages 12-18) are invited to join this committee and have exclusive access to the latest books, before they even reach the library or bookstores! The committee meets the first Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. See page 6 for information on ‘the Zone’ Homework Center. Dayton's Bluff Community
Recreation Calendar Director: Jody Griffin - jody.griffin@ci.stpaul.mn.us 651.793-3885 (Please call or stop by for complete calendar) BASKETBALL REGISTRATION October 10-14; Ages 5-17; Registration forms available Oct. 10 SENIOR CARDS – 500 Friday’s; 12:30-4 pm; Fee: $2 weekly fee for the kitty. JUDO - Ages 7-12; Sat.’s; 12-2 pm; Fee: $15/month = 4 weeks; On-going JUDO FOR TOTS Ages 4-6; Sat.’s; 10 am-12 pm; Fee: $15/month = 4 weeks CAMP FIRE COMMUNITY FAMILY CLUB This club offers an opportunity for families to interact together positively with experiences and activities that are structured, educational and fun. The club will meet the last Monday of each month through May of 2006. Food will be served too.6-8 pm; $22 per family IRISH DANCING This six-week course provides students with the basics of Irish dancing, including form, technique and timing. The class is designed for 5-12 year-olds with no previous Irish dance experience. Wed., Oct. 5; 6-7 pm; $30; 6 sessions MONDAY MOVIE MYSTERY Join us on the second and fourth Monday of each month as we show a great movie on our big – 20x20 screen. No one knows what the movie will be until show time. No sign up and no costs; just come and enjoy. Monday’s; 6-8 pm; Free; 12 weeks AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCING Afro-Caribbean dance features dances from the West Coast of Africa to the Caribbean Islands. You will learn various techniques related to contractions, isolating parts of the body and rhythm. Ages 6-15; Sat., Oct. 1; $50 or $5 per week; 10 sessions BEGINNING CHESS We will cover setting up the chessboard, how each piece moves, basic chess concepts, and beginning strategies. This class is open to adults and children at least 12 years old. Bring a chess set to class if possible. Sat., Oct. 8; 11:15-12:15; Fee: $16; 8 sessions; Limit 12 INTERMEDIATE CHESS We will work on refining the beginning, middle and end games and study tactics and positions. This class is open to adults and children at least 12 years old. Bring a chess set to class if possible. Sat., Oct. 8; 12:45-1:45 pm; Fee: $16; 8 sessions. CHEER AMERICA CHEER-LEADING Ages 5 & up; Mon., Oct. 3; 6-7:30 pm; $4 registration fee + $6 / week; 11 sessions YOUNG AMERICANS SELF DEFENSE Ages 5 & up; Wed., Oct. 5; 6-8 pm; $4 registration fee & $6 / week; 12 sessions PRE-BALLET Ages 4-6; Students will participate in exercises to learn the basic principles and steps of ballet. Students should wear a leotard and tights. Pink leather ballet shoes are required. Fri., Oct. 7; 9:30-10:00 am; Fee: $40; 10 sessions BEGINNING BALLET Ages 7-12; Students will participate in a traditional ballet class, including stretches, barre work, center work, and traveling steps. Students should wear a leotard and tights. Pink leather ballet shoes are required. Fri., Oct. 7; 10:15-11:15 pm; Fee: $40; 10 sessions TUMBLING TOTS Ages 3-4; Participants will work on basic gymnastic and listening skills, body awareness and problem solving in individual and group activities while learning gymnastic vocabulary. Sat., Oct. 1; 10-10:30 am; $22; 6 sessions KINDER TOTS Ages 4-6; Designed to strengthen muscles and improve agility and coordination, this class will teach forward and backward rolls and proper use of basic apparatus through relays, games, exercises and races. Child must be toilet trained; Sat., Oct. 1; 10:30-11:20 am; $26; 6 sessions CREEPY CRAWLERS Kids will be amazed as they study the earth’s most abundant animals. They will learn how important bugs are to our ecosystem. Each “bugologist” will take home a giant preserved grasshopper. Instructor: Mad Science; Wed., Oct. 19; 11-11:45 am; $4 per child; Ages: 2-5; Limit 20 SPORTIES FOR SHORTIES This program offers youngsters the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of fun, active games in a cooperative way. Little ones will enjoy team participation, with lots of interaction in a non-competitive atmosphere. Tues., Oct. 1; 11:30-2:30 pm; Ages: 3-5 yrs; $12; 6 weeks TEEN CLUB This club is comprised of area youth who want to get involved in positive social, cultural, and community service activities. The group meets on Tuesday & Thursdays. Free. New members are wanted. HIP HOP DANCE For kids, teens and even adults. Taught by video in a clear step-by-step format. Bring high energy for this fun learning, easy atmosphere while getting a great workout too! Tues., Oct. 11; 5-6 pm; Free; 4 weeks; Limit 20 BEGINNING LATIN DANCING FOR ADULTS Basic steps with variations, and reading/following, will be taught for the mambo/salsa, merengue, and cha-cha. First-timers and those with two left feet are welcome — let’s have some fun! Please bring a partner. No class on Halloween. Mon., Oct. 10; 6:30-7:30 pm; $40; 8 sessions SELF DEFENSE This class will teach a variety of techniques that you can use to prevent assaults and to defend yourself. Mon., Oct. 3; 6:15-8:15 pm; 8 sessions; $45 KICKBOXING Tues., Oct. 4; 6:30-7:30 pm; 6 sessions; $45 BEGINNING SWING DANCING FOR ADULTS Learn some of the great swing dances of the 1940s. We’ll start with the basics of leading and following, turns and other variations, tailored to your skill level. First-timers and those with two left feet are welcome. Please bring a partner. Mon., Oct. 10; 6:15-7:15 pm; $40; 8 sessions COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Back by popular demand - our seasonal multi-family garage sale. Reserve a table for only $6 each. Must reserve by Sept. 30. Sat., Oct. 8; 9 am-2:30 pm; $6 / table OVER 30 VOLLEYBALL & BASKETBALL Why not spend your lunch break on the court? Half the gym will be set up for basketball, the other for volleyball. Children are not admitted. All participants must be 30 or older. Thurs., Oct. 6; 11:30 am-1:30 pm; $1 / week; 10 weeks SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING Learn Fox Trot, Waltz, Lindy-Swing and Latin and Disco dances from a leading dance instructor. You may sample the first lesson for $15. For information. call Dean at 952.476-4044. Singles and walk-ins welcome. Casual dress suggested. After completing the four sessions, you may receive free repeat lessons for two months. Fri., Oct. 7; 7:30-9 pm; 4 sessions AEROBICS VIA VIDEO Improve your basic cardiovascular fitness and overall muscle tone. All ages can benefit from this easy to follow class. Participants should wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Please bring your own water bottle, a mat and hand weights (optional). Thurs., Oct. 6; 9:15-10:15 am or 6:15-7:15 pm; $3 per session; 8 weeks TAE BO VIA VIDEO Tae Bo is a highly effective conditioning program that combines martial arts moves, boxing, ballet and hip-hop dancing with basic exercise motions. Please bring a water bottle and a mat (optional). Fri., Oct. 7; 5-6 pm; Tues., Oct. 4; 9:15-10:15 am; $3 per session; 8 weeks ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL Friday’s; 6-8:45 pm; $1 / week SCARY SPARES & STRIKES FIELD TRIP Thurs., Oct. 20; 1-3 pm; Grades 6th & under; Fee: $8; Parent Permission needed. SWIM, GYM & MOVIE TRIP Fri., Oct. 21; 10 am-4 pm; Grades 6th & under; Fee: $8; Parent Permission slip must be filled out. GO FISH!! Youth will learn how to make their own fishing lure, how to tie a knot, practice casting a rod & reel. They will also do some fish printing & see how man fish they can identify. Limit 20; Thurs., Oct. 20; 1:30-4 pm; 12 yrs & under; Free. HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE Come test your fright-o-meter in our haunted room. Volunteers needed for set design & character playing. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Thurs./Fri., Oct 27 & 28; 5:30-8:30 pm; $.50. AUTUMN ADVENTURES Two full days of “Fall Fun” will be planned, indoors & out. Hiking, movies, games, crafts, songs, cooking, snacks & a whole lot of fun for everyone! Youth should bring a bag lunch or $2.75 for a happy meal. A field trip off site both days is included. Let us entertain your child. Thurs./Fri., Oct 21/22; 9 am-4 pm; K-6th grade; $25 for 1 day or $45 for both. HealthEast inauguro una
clinica para latinos en el Este de St. Paul ST. PAUL, MN. (Septiembre 14, 2005) - HealthEast Care
System inauguró una nueva clínica bilingüe y
bicultural en el Este de St. Paul. La Clínica Salud
Integral está ubicada en el mismo edificio del Consulado
Mexicano, en 797 East Seventh Street. Esta es la primera
clínica privada para latinos en St. Paul. Metropolitan State
University Events The fall 2005 issue of Haute Dish, the Metropolitan State student arts and literary magazine, is available for reading and viewing at http://hautedish.metrostate.edu. Take a minute out of your day to immerse yourself in the exceptionally high quality prose, poetry, and art work of Metropolitan State students. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2005, Metropolitan State University offers a number of events and performances. (Unless otherwise indicated, all events are free, open to the public.) - Oct. 4-Motorcycle Diaries. This free movie (Spanish with English subtitles) is based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban Revolution. Showtimes are 11:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m., and 4:30-6:40 p.m., Founders Hall, Auditorium. - Oct. 12-Louis Mendoza, University of Minnesota Chicano studies department chair, will speak on “Chicano Studies in the 21st Century: Civil Engagement and Cultural Citizenship;” 1-2 p.m., Library and Learning Center, Ecolab Room 302. RSVP required: notify Lupe Sanchez at 651-793-1270 or email lupe.sanchez@metrostate.edu. - Nov. 1-Dia de Los Muertos Ofrenda (Day of the Dead) display; 1-6 p.m., New Main, Great Hall.
Amazing Grace Assembly of God
A
Short History of Dayton's Bluff By Steve Trimble "Dayton’s
Bluff… is a section of the city strictly metropolitan and cosmopolitan
in its residents. All nationalities and all classes are represented.
One of the most attractive features of this district is its beauty
spots, an in no other section of the city will be found such great
natural advantage for improvements and parking as in this section."
It was said to be made up of “the leading men of
the
district” and that “immediately the organization took high rank in
public estimation.” Prominent members included William Hamm, Walter
Lemon, Mayor Herbert Keller, Dr. William Dinwoodie and grocer William
Schoch.
As the decade unfolded and people began
dealing with the changing society, professionals began advocating new
kinds of recreation areas. The first stage of urban parks had been
small ones like those in today’s downtown. The streetcars spurred the
development of large areas near the edge of the city that were visited
by large numbers of people. Remembering Emma Dieter “At the age of fifty-six and
fifty-seven respectively, grandmother and grandfather got two babies to
rear from infancy through childhood... into adulthood. In July, 1911,
‘mother’ took us by train... to her home at 331 Maple.... The house was
large, ten rooms, with an attic and full basement, or cellar, as we
called it. Diversity is moving forward in East St. Paul by Sean GavereHave you ever looked around at the diversity of East St. Paul? We have a large tapestry of cultures and diverse groups EVERYWHERE! There’s African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Asian, Caucasian, Gay & Lesbian.... What a GREAT place to live! We are so diverse, but there still remains an overwhelming lack of respect with regard to diversity and cultures in the world today. We need to reach out and appreciate each other, our cultures, our differences and our strengths. Here is a great concept and definition of diversity: “The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.” When something seems foreign or unfamiliar to you, your natural tendency may be to ignore it, poke fun at it or just hate it until it goes away. With the state of the world the way it is today, we cannot afford to turn our backs on those that believe differently than we do, have traditions that are different than ours, talk in a language different than ours and so on. We need to embrace diversity and welcome it everyday! Go out and learn something new about a culture or group that you know nothing about. If you live near people that seem different from you, make simple conversation and get to know them. You may be surprised how alike you really are. One particular group that is becoming more visible in East St. Paul is the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender) community. East St. Paul is becoming a great place for the GLBT community to call home. Why is this different than any other neighborhood? I believe that it is because the community is starting to understand and appreciate the GLBT community and welcome them as “another patch in the diversity quilt” that makes up East St. Paul. I have seen rainbow flags flying brilliantly on porches and out windows that signify that a member of the GLBT community lives on the block! Show your East Side Gay Pride! So, get out there and spread a positive message about diversity and inclusion. Understand, appreciate and embrace what others can share and teach you. Educate others about you and your culture. Above all else, RESPECT AND DIGNITY are the highest priority! The Zone at the Dayton’s Bluff Library is a homework help center where students of all ages are welcome. The Zone has comfortable furniture, computers, reference books, office supplies, and mentors for homework assistance. The Zone is a quiet, comfortable space for students to do homework on their own, or to seek help if they need it. The Zone’s hours are: Mon- Thurs: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Zone is open to students of all ages. No need to register, just drop in! Neighborhood Clean Up
By Mary Petrie We all get these ‘aha’ moments, times when we awaken to Truth. I remember one of mine quite clearly. My husband, John, was bustling the children off to school. I’d like to say that lunch boxes were flying into backpacks, homework was tucked into folders, and teeth were being brushed. In fact, pretty much the opposite was happening. The bustle was more about where to locate shoes and Lucky Charms, than real progress toward the door. I ended up following John with a spreadsheet (well, almost) and a reprimand: didn’t he realize today was a field trip to the Ordway for Stryker? Where were the extra crackers that Scarlett brought every day to share with her friend? Both children were supposed to bring canned peas for the food shelf drive; Scarlett needed permission to go home with Lia after school. Merrick had a 10 a.m. pediatrician appointment and thus, probably should’ve at least had a bath sometime in the past week. And, somebody had to write a note to Holly, the gym teacher, to let her know that our friend Ed’s brother-in-law, Charlie, did indeed have extra cross country ski poles for the fifth grade winter party, but would have to drop them off at her house, and not the school. John threw up his hands and proclaimed, “This will never happen. I will never remember the diaper bag, the play dates, the grocery store list, the best friend information and the homework. I’m not hard-wired that way.” All I could say was, ”Oh.” I knew he was right. He was never going to be the organizational, multi-tasking domestic master that I was. And, the 1970’s feminist that lives inside me still (she’s so young, a baby!) wishes she could tell you that at that moment, I too was liberated from the workload that John so cleverly shed. Instead, I shouldered more weight and staggered onward. Okay, so John couldn’t run the household (or, even part of a morning). He would just have to take orders. This strategy lurched us forward for a while, until I took on the role of campaign manager for a major political race: Mayor of St Paul. Normal family life came to a grinding halt, to be replaced by meetings; media events; candidate outings at picnics, playgrounds, coffee shops, and endless late night hours at the computer and on the phone. Every moment of my time was dedicated to the campaign. About a week in, Stryker asked me if I was going to be really busy that day. Hmmm, I said, distractedly, pouring the morning coffee pot down my throat. People joke about IV’s of caffeine, but I was genuinely pondering how to make that a reality. “Will somebody feed me today,” he wondered. “I didn’t eat breakfast or dinner yesterday. I think I’ve lost weight with all this politic thing.” He raced to the bathroom scale to prove his point. Two pounds, he hollered. “I won’t survive this!” “Talk to Daddy,” I hissed, with the sympathy of a paid mercenary. Later that day, Scarlett screamed from the stairway. “I’m bleeding! I’m injured!” “Can you hop?” I yelled back (matching her for volume) from my home office. “Only if I leave blood streaks.” “Great. Hop on down to Daddy.” So everybody hopped on down to Daddy—for food, band-aids, sympathy, clean clothes, and a kind ear (none of which were available from me). Dust bunnies procreated. Dirty laundry stacked up in the chute, jutting out on the first floor. Who needs an oven when McDonald’s is four minutes away? And a bathtub without a ring has no potential for a spontaneous family science lesson on mold. Just when I grew accustomed to stubbing my toe on stray toys and other clutter, the junk suddenly disappeared. The dishwasher seemed to be working—without me! When I glanced at the sleeping children one late night, I noticed they looked clean. Why, two of them did have blonde hair, after all. Food magically appeared in the refrigerator. The dogs had fresh water and somebody must’ve picked up the special dog food from the vet. The gum had been scraped from the piano. A calendar, with a week worth of family commitments carefully marked out, spread across the kitchen table. I snuck upstairs to where I guessed John would be watching television. He was—while folding laundry. “I thought you were hard-wired differently,” I said. “I will be on September 14th.” JOY Preschool and Childcare Openings JOY Preschool and Childcare, located in Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 655 Forest Street, has hired a new teacher! Katie Edman started with JOY at the end of August, and along with director Carol Fink, is teaching the curriculum at JOY. Katie grew up in Virginia, Minnesota and now lives here in St. Paul after graduating from St. Cloud a year and a half ago. It is great to have Katie here as a part of our program, and we welcome her to JOY Preschool and Childcare!  JOY Preschool and Childcare is still taking registrations for the fall program. Daily activities include exploration time, snack time, circle time, story time, music and movement, Jesus time, and self-directed play. JOY’s program encourages spiritual growth, social and emotional development, mathematical thinking, language, and the arts all in a Christ-centered environment. Children ages 33 months through 5 year are welcome, and we also have before and after school care for students in kindergarten through 4th grade. If you have any questions, please contact JOY at 651-771-6982.
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