The 2000 Dayton's Bluff Summer Fest
August 12, 2000

Indian Mounds Park

 A Dayton’s Bluff District 4 Community Council Production
Sponsored in Part by the Capital City Partnership

Last Update: January 19, 2001
Photos by Greg Cosimini
 The Beagle Has Landed!
Once again The Scary Guy (right) was the Master of Ceremonies.  He is joined here by the Dayton's Bluff Bluffalo (Dick Lusk) and Mrs. Scary Guy.
Thespian Snoopy is being unveiled at Indian Mounds Park during the Dayton's Bluff Summer Fest by Raeann Ruth (left), executive director of the Portage for Youth, and artist Amy Handford/Cummings (right), who created Thespian Snoopy.  Thespian Snoopy is sponsored by the Portage for Youth and Donavan Cummings of Edina Realty.
Children flock to get their first view of  Thespian Snoopy.  In a few weeks Snoopy will go to his  permanent home at the Mounds Theater.
State Senator Randy Kelly  (left) asks Thespian Snoopy for some political advice.
The pop singing group Jagged Innocence entertain at Summer Fest along with singer Barb With (right).
Nick and Mary are crowned the first  Duke and Duchess of Earl. (Earl St. runs through Dayton's Bluff and ends at Mounds Park). Mary's daughter Frances is interviewed by the Great Brodini regarding her mother's sudden ascent to royalty.
Dave Murphy sells grilled corn on the cob for the Daytons Bluff Community Council Dayton's Bluff Community Organizer John Vaughn gets "stringed" by his son.
The St. Croix Valley Girl Scout Hmong Dance Group perform some traditional dances.
Betty McCollum (left), 4th District congressional candidate and Kathy Lantry, St. Paul  City Councilmember, talk to some voters.
Karin DuPaul (center) shows pictures and talks about the history of Dayton's Bluff.
The Hour Dollars folks explain their program of volunteer hour swapping to Summer Fest visitors.
R.O.M.P. (Responsible Owners of Mannerly Pets) tell people about the advantages of establishing off-leash dog parks throughout the city.
This gentleman explains the Topspin games that are being played at Mounds Park today. Meanwhile, Dr. Popular is demonstrating another classic toy, the yo-yo.
Magician Brian Richards performs before a crowd of children, some of whom are paying attention. Thespian Snoopy and and his close personal   friend the Bluffalo, (Dick Lusk). 
 ENTERTAINMENT
Starring:  The Scary Guy

Featuring:
Jagged Innocence
Magician Brian Richards
Dr. Popular – “The Yo-Yo Man”
Also:
St. Croix Valley Girl Scout Hmong Dance Group
Conor and Friends
The first annual naming of the Duke and Duchess of Earl Street (and the Dookles too)
And others who may be inspired to perform

Food and Vendors
Duka Ya Mama Atieno – Kenyan jewelry and kids items 
Portage for Youth – Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Pop, Ice Cream etc. 
Jagged Innocence – Their recent CD release 
Dayton’s Bluff Community Council - Grilled corn
Team Turtles – Traditional Asian Food
Women of Nations - Indian Fry Bread
Charanko’s Mini-Donuts
 
Booths, Displays, Activities, Demonstrations
Barbara With – Children’s sing-along
Dayton’s Bluff Micro-Entrepreneur Class
Dayton's Bluff District 4 Communtiy Council
Dayton's Bluff District Forum
St. Croix Valley Girl Scouts
Upper Swede Hollow Neighborhoods Association
Children’s Garden
Topspin game – Team Turtles
Responsible Owners of Mannerly Pets (R.O.M.P)
Eastside Family Center
St. Paul Police K9 Unit
Friends of Swede Hollow
Metropolitan State University
Rhema Christian Center
Hour Dollars
Sacred Heart Church
Explorer Snoopy and Thespian Snoopy
The Great Brodini – street magic
Make Your Own Rope
Progressive Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota
 
**Sound System compliments of Bavarian Club Enzian  

Organized by the Dayton’s Bluff District 4 Community Council
Sponsored by:
City of St. Paul
Capitol City Partnership
Metro State University

With special thanks to the St. Paul Police, particularly the Community Services Unit.

Also, thanks to:
The Marian Center
Americas Second Harvest Food Bank
St. Paul School District
Edina Realty
Councilmember Kathy  Lantry

The Volunteer Organizing Committee:
Al Clausen (Chair)
Greg Cosimini
Sarah Ryan
Raeann Ruth
Amber Ruth
Amy Handford/Cummings
Julie Benick
Terry Wilson
Pauline Toulouse 
John Vaughn
Special Acknowledgement: Dick Lusk

To learn more about Dayton’s Bluff, how to get involved in the civic life of this community, and for a good laugh,  explore the rest of our web site at www.daytonsbluff.org. 

All Peanuts  figures are Copyright (c) For all Eternity by United Feature Syndicate, Inc., a huge and powerful  corporation that  hopefully wouldn't think of suing a small outfit like this that has no money anyway just  for having a little fun with the Beagle and in the process is producing a great deal or free advertising that will result in even more Snoopy merchandise being sold from which they will receive the profits and we will receive zip.