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June 2011 Volume 12 Issue 6

Affordable Health Insurance

Many right here in Duluth have experienced the effects of our down economy through job loss, difficulty finding employment, and frozen wages that make it harder to afford monthly expenses, while prices all around us continue to rise. Health insurance is something that goes hand in hand with the topics of employment and increasing prices. When employment ends, a familys health insurance often does too. Even when COBRA is available, it is often too expensive to take advantage of. Currently, it is estimated there are over 13,000 people without health insurance in the greater Duluth area. Given the importance of this issue, a coalition of over 20 Duluth organizations has been working this spring to spread the word that there are many resources available right here in Duluth to help those who are uninsured or under insured obtain free or lower-cost health coverage and health care. Often people who are uninsured dont realize they may be eligible for existing programs such as Minnesota Care and Medical Assistance. For example, a single adult can have a yearly income up to $27,000, or a family of 4 up to $60,000 and be eligible for Minnesota Care. A pregnant woman can make up to $40,000 and qualify for either program. Other resources are available to address specific health needs such as medications, eye exams and glasses, expenses not covered by Medicare for seniors, and existing medical bills. Several Duluth agencies can help

Local Soldiers Deploy to Iraq, Operation New Dawn

In the second largest deployment of Minnesota Soldiers since World War II, the National Guards 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division sent 2,400 soldiers to help Operation New Dawn, which is the drawdown phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Among them is Staff Sgt. Anthony Folstad, who will be on his second tour of duty overseas (his first was to Bosnia in 2003). Folstad is the training NCO, which means he coordinates all of the details related to regular regimens of training and the testing every member of the National Guard is required to complete. He joined the Guard 11 years ago, and served part-time while going to school to become a Journeyman Electrician. He was working as an electrician when a full-time position with the Guard opened up and has never looked back. I love it! he says. I like the camaraderie, the soldiers, the customs, the history the list is a long one! Like most of the soldiers deploying overseas, Folstad will be leaving behind a family. His wife, Tiffany, a Childrens Librarian in Chisholm, MN, says Were taking it a day at a time. Were gonna miss him. Especially me! Chimes in Harmony, age 8. Ill miss my dad when hes gone. Sage, age 9, says hes going to miss asking Army questions! This makes the family laugh. 300 a day, his mom confirms. Ill miss being able to talk to him, says Jasmine, age 15. Tiffany and Staff Sgt. Anthony Folstad are expecting their fourth child, but do not know the gender and have not picked out a name (yet). The family plans to stay in touch via Skype, email, and the phone. According to the fact sheet posted to minnesotanationalguard.org, 530 soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry will deploy for a 1 year tour of duty in Kuwait. The ages range from 18 to 51, with an average age of 27. When asked about potential dangers, Folstad stated their primary objective was to provide security for the draw down effort. He admits there are dangers, but says the majority of injuries come from rollovers and vehicular accidents. When asked if he had any words of advice for other soldiers deploying overseas, he says Make sure you

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communicate with your family as much as you can, and then he stressed the importance of taking every possible opportunity to call home, write a letter, or send an email message because it makes both the soldiers and their families feel better. The Duluth based 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry, left for Iraq on May 30, 2011. For more information about the Minnesota National Guard, visit minnesotanationalguard.org. For resources for families of military personnel, visit the Beyond The Yellow Ribbon at beyondtheyellowribbon.org.

Citizens Federation successful in holding down electric rates

Bills to drop this summer
Duluthians experienced the shock of seeing their electric bills jump up by 11.3% in January, 2010. That jump was a temporary rate hike, imposed while the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) investigated and deliberated just how much of a rate hike Minnesota Power is justified in making, and how that increase will be billed to its customers. The PUCs process was lengthy and time consuming, but it has finally concluded. The result is good for residential electric customers, and especially good for those who dont use much electricity. Residential users overall will have the 11.3% hike reduced to just 3.9%. Thats still an increase, but much less than the initially proposed 25-35% for most households, and far less than the temporary increase, which has been in place since Jan. 2010. Households using less than the average amount of electricity each month will see an increase below 3.9%, while households using an above average amount of electricity will see an increase above 3.9%. In dollars and sense, the total drop will be about $4 per month, on average, per residence. A cap was placed on the electric bills for low income households, which holds the total electric bill at no more than 3% of the households total income. The Citizens Federation played a large role in getting the rate hike knocked down by generating public interest in the April 2010 Public Hearings, submitting testimonies, arranging a formal intervention through the Energy CENTS Coalition; and attending the PUCs final hearing in St. Paul. Yet, theres a minor setback at the same time: The PUC agreed to Minnesota Powers request to add a one-time surcharge of about $5.50 to every bill. That will cancel out the drop in the permanent rates for most electric bills in June and part of July. After that, the fully reduced rates will stay in place. The Citizens Federation and the AG argued that instead of getting a surcharge, customers should receive a $40 to $50 refund. Small businesses will also see their electric rates go down, from the 11.3% temporary hike to a final hike of 5.4%. A significant act of justice was done when the PUC was persuaded to place the largest increase of 16.1% on large industrial customers, instead of residents and small businesses. Buddy Robinson is Staff Director at Minnesota Citizens Federation. For more information, visit: Minnesota Citizens Federation: citizensfed.org Minnesota Power: mnpower.com PUC: duluthmn.gov/public_works/dpuc Energy CENTS Coalition: energycents.org

Index:

News: 1, 3-4

Editorial: 2

Calendar: 6

Faith: 8

Outdoors: 9

Sudoku: 10

Experts & Advice: 10

Horoscopes: 11

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Perspectives From Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol

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Dog Owner Liability

she had in tow her leashed medium sized dog that was bleeding from a bite wound. A few short moments later an older, frail, and diminutive man appeared in similar condition a few feet away. To my amazement he was hanging onto not one but three leashed dogs. The largest was very muscular and I recall bleeding from the mouth; one was medium sized and the other very small. Each dog owner was walking their dog on a beautiful morning unsuspecting of the violent scenario that would play out when one of the dogs would attack as the two strangers met along the roadside. The screams that I heard were that of the woman desperately trying to fight off the aggressor as it clinched onto her pet dragging both owners and all four dogs down the slope in tumble of terror. This unprovoked attack was the result of a dog owner unable to control an animal because it was stronger and more powerful than himself. The woman whose dog was attacked was not equipped with a way to defend her pet. I think she told me she used her fists to pound on the larger dog in an attempt to get it to release her dog as she was being pulled down the hill to an uncertain fate. Days before this terrible incident occurred in the park a neighbor had her dog attacked by another leashed dog which a child was walking but could not restrain because of its size and strength relative to her own. Too many children are given the responsibility of walking family dogs that are too big for them to handle. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO WALK A DOG THAT HE or SHE CAN NOT CONTROL! Conclude what you will from this story but if you are a dog owner please familiarize yourself with the law that imposes liability if your animal injures a person or another animal because you failed to control it. The following is the Minnesota Statute which refers to owner liability: 347.22 DAMAGES, OWNER LIABLE. If a dog, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is acting peaceably in any place where the person may lawfully be, the owner of the dog is liable in damages to the person so attacked or injured to the full amount of the injury sustained. The term owner includes any person harboring or keeping a dog but the owner shall be primarily liable. The term dog includes both male and female of the canine species. For more information on what the law requires here is a link for internet users: https://www.revisor. mn.gov/statutes/?topic=759089 Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM at the Harrison Community Recreation Center, 3002 West 3rd Street, Duluth.

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Our house is situated overlooking the lower part of Lincoln Park and sound carries easily up the hill into our home from the bowl below where so much activity takes place. One day last summer it was a cry for help that blasted me out of my chair and onto my bike to see who needed assistance. Riding into the park I approached a group of morning walkers and they pointed to the place they thought the screams came from which was along the road near the entrance to the park. The drive that runs up into the park from 25th West and Third Street is bordered on the lower side by a steep slope that is rough, covered with brush, some rock and a few trees all the way down to Miller creek. The terrain is rugged. As I got further toward the sounds of distress, a woman was emerging onto the road after climbing up the hill through the brush. She was visibly shaken and scratched up from snagging on the shrubs but

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Letter To The Editor: We are One

Friends and Neighbors, This past April 4, on the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, the community came together on the steps of City Hall with the rally cry of WE ARE ONE. It was recognition that the voices of working people are seldom heard when we speak as individuals. But when we speak as one voice, our voice can be heard. That is what Dr. King taught us. He was assassinated while in Memphis supporting 1300 striking sanitation workers who were speaking with one voice. They were fighting for respect and dignity in the workplace and in society. Today we fight these same fights. Working people are under attack my friends, more than ever. And as those 1300 sanitation workers found out, there is strength in numbers. Let the rallying cry of WE ARE ONE not simply be something that flared up on one day alone. Let it be the fire in our belly and let it spread like wildfire. And let us keep fighting for a fair and just society. I leave you with a quote from Samuel Gompers, a national community and labor leader, who said almost a century ago, What does labor want? We want more schoolhouses and less jails; more books and less arsenals; more learning and less vice; more leisure and less greed; more justice and less revenge; in fact, more of the opportunities to cultivate our better natures. In Solidarity, Dan ONeill President AFL-CIO Duluth Central Labor Body

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Letter to the Editor: Voter ID Legislation Unnecessary, Costly

The League of Women Voters Minnesota/Duluth oppose photo ID as a requirement for voting. This is an unnecessary piece of legislation. There has been no evidence of voter fraud in Minnesota. When Mary Kiffmeyer, who is now sponsoring the photo ID legislation, was Secretary of State, her office reported a rate of 0.0005% voter fraud. How does this constitute a problem? The facts of this legislation are: 1. It would deny the vote to many elderly, disabled, and low-income voters as well as students due to not having current photo IDs. 2. The only type of voter fraud that photo ID would prevent is voter impersonation which there is no evidence in Minnesota. 3. A free ID card would be mandated for those without a photo ID and that cost has been estimated in the millions-(25-50) -Minnesota already has a $5 billion deficit. Where would the funding come from? 4. All election officials and systems used to provide the ID, need education, and that requires funding. 5. This legislation does away with same day voter registration which is one of the reasons Minnesota has such a large turnout. 6. Once mandated by the State, the legislation needs to be implemented by the Counties. Many times, the funding is in place the first year but removed for any additional years. The counties would then be expected to come up with funding which will take away from services that are really necessary. Due to these facts, The League of Women Voters has come to the conclusion photo ID will not improve the integrity of Minnesotas election but, instead, would take away the constitutional right to vote of eligible voters. Gay Trachsel is Voter Service member of The League of Women Voters Duluth. For more information on The League of Women Voters, visit lwvduluth.org.

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with eligibility screening and the application process for these programs, including the Health Care Access Office at 218-722-9650. American Indians and their descendents may call Fond du Lac Center for American Indian Resources (CAIR ) at 218-7261370. For more information, visit covertheuninsuredduluth.org. Peggy Ostman is the Health Coverage Outreach Coordinator for Generations Health Care Initiatives (GHCI) in Duluth. For more information on GHCI, visit ghci.us.

Winning Banner Panels Selected

On Monday, May 16,2011, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) selected designs submitted by Jack Wilcox and Jack Kindt in the Banner Panel contest. Wilcox and Kindt will receive $250 for each of three designs. The selected designs will be used to create three banners, which will be hung between Mesaba Ave and 14th Ave E sometime in early June, 2011. While the panel designs were chosen independently of one another from a pool of 15 applications, Wilcox and Kindt happen to have more than their first names and winning entries in common! Both artists are proud new parents, Washington Studios residents, and ceramics artists who were using the contest as an opportunity to produce new work in another medium. Winning entries to the NHS Banner Panel contest were chosen by a panel of judges that included representatives from the Duluth Art Institute, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Tweed Museum of Art, local artists and residents of the Central and East Hillside Neighborhoods. For more information, visit nhsduluth.org or call Dan Ollhoff at 218-727-8604 Ext. 207. The following NHS sponsored art competitions are currently accepting applications:

Public Bench

Deadline: July 15, 2011 Selected artists will be awarded a financial stipend of $750.00 for each selected design. NHS will be responsible for the manufacturing and placement of the selected designs. If selected artist desires to manufacture personally, NHS will provide up to $2,000.00 for materials and production.

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The most fascinating aspect of UMDs new Master of Tribal Administration and Governance (MTAG) degree is its inherent usefulness. UMD faculty and staff spent over two years consulting with Indian tribes throughout the Midwest in order to create the curriculum. According to Tad Johnson, UMD American Indian Studies Department Head, those two years were spent traveling the Midwest and asking Tribal members what kind of training was needed for tribal government employees. Evergreen State College in Olympia Washington has a similar program and Johnson says he and his colleagues consulted with Alan Parker, Director of the Northwest Indian Applied Research Institute at Evergreen State College, throughout this process. Parkers most useful advice: go to the tribes and ask them what they need. The result of these years of consultation is a two year graduate degree geared specifically toward tribal administrators, leaders and professionals. The topics of study include everything from Human Resources to Federal Law, and attempt to touch on everything that tribal government employees might run into while managing a reservation.

The overall objective is to provide practical, real-life skills to people already working for a reservation and hoping to advance their career. For more information about MTAG, visit: www.umdmtag.org. In this age of advanced degrees that leave a student without the marketable skills necessary to land a job that will cover the cost of a student loan, this degree could be said to be an excellent example of what an education should accomplish very specific training designed to enhance the career path of a very clearly identified group of people. Its a rare program that is so well defined and so clearly targeted that the addition of the degree on a resume will, essentially, speak for itself. Granted, the program has not started yet, so its impossible to judge the true viability of the program, but the methodology used to create the program is worthy of note. Are there other jobs, careers, businesses, or communities that could use the same kind of attention? What topics and/or skills do you wish youd had when you first entered the workforce? If Send your thoughts and opinions to Hillsider.News@gmail. com.

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Kenspeckle Letterpress Motto: Non Duco, Non Sequor.

Rick Allen and Marian Lansky, owners of Kenspeckle Letterpress did not develop a motto just to sound good; they adhere to it and their passions. When it is translated into English, it reads as: We do not lead; we do not follow; were sort of off to one side. While most commercial illustration has become computerized, Rick Allen steps aside and applies techniques and technology from the 1800s to art of the 21st Century. Thus, through the use of the word Kenspeckle, which is a Scottish word meaning easily recognizable or distinctive, he is emphasizing that he has found and uses a style that is uniquely recognizable and distinctive among the many other illustrators. He uses hand-set metal and wood type, wood and linoleum cuts, and sometimes metal and polymer plates. Both words and images are pressed onto paper. Developed by the Chinese, woodcut printing is the oldest form of printing. It is a process that uses the reverse of thinking that drawing uses. On a wooden block Rick Allen carves away the area that he does not want printed. The remaining area is later inked and printed, either by hand or a printmaker press. Each print is a unique, numbered original within an edition. For a single-block woodcut he carves one block and prints it in one color. If color is desired, he colors it by hand. In contrast, for multi-block woodcuts he carves a separate block for each color used in the design. This is far more difficult than a single-block woodcut because each color block must align with the others a tedious process that has its set of errors that must be discarded. For reduction block prints he uses one block of wood. After each color has been printed, he cuts the surface further away to the final design that he desires for the next color. He starts with the lightest color and works toward the darkest color. Thus, as it is in painting, the darkest color is applied last. When wood is not used in any of these three processes, linoleum blocks he uses in the same manner. Another process that he enjoys is wood-engraving (See the illustration of the otters and canoe given here). With this he uses only the end- surface of a block of wood. Why? It gives him finer lines and more detail because the surface is harder and more consistent than any other surface on the wooden block. Although his education in the fine arts did not include printing techniques of the 1800s, Rick Allens passion for it began under his art teacher, Mel Kumsha, East High School in Duluth, in painting and water colors; continued throughout his basic training in drawing, painting, and poster design at the Rhode Island School of Design; and deepened further throughout his 20 years as a commercial illustrator. In those 20 years he had time to find the style that would set him apart. During the 11 years in a studio above the present location and four years in the present studio he had time to develop this style. As commercial illustration became leaner and, thus, more difficult as a means to make a living, the challenge never diminished his passion to take the time to do what he likes to do. Thus, in critiquing his own work, he says, It is pretty good for what it is. As the business continues to grow, the viewers/ buyers seem to be becoming more in alignment with his self-critic. You have to trust others of what they think of your work and take it at face-value, he says. Success evokes an emotional response in the viewer. As a viewer, you want a response. Responses are varying as greatly as are his designs from the awe in the beautiful aesthetics of design to laughter and sense of familiarity in the resilient humor of the North Country found in his works. It is good that he derives so much joy in everything about the business and art. With that, one can be assured that he would continue to do what he is doing even though no one paid him. His wife and business partner, Marian Lansky, expands upon his critic by emphasizing the quality that they consistently pursue: We are always trying to do the best we can. We dont put things out there unless we are pleased. However, a week later we often see something that we would like to change. Rick Allen added, And we sometimes do change it. When they first started the business, Marians work was the core of the business; however, his

work has become enough of the core that she can now experiment. He references their collaborative work more as a leap frogging. Two prominent examples of this can be found on their Web site (www.kenspeckleletterpress.com) under Blog Speckle : 1) In the illustration of a log cabin on an island in the lake, a best-seller for them, originally was Ricks black and white drawing, six or seven years ago Marian carefully colored it with a mouse (computer mouse, of course). 2) Below the illustration of the log cabin is a colored illustration of dragon flies in flight, titled Clattery Bits of Fulgent Light Engaged in Pursuit of the Intangible. (Does not that title tell you that she has joy in her work, too?) Her piece concerning multiple dragon flies in flight started as Ricks wood-engraving in black and white of one dragon fly in flight. Working with her computer, she developed it into multiple, colored dragon flies. (Today she uses an electronic tablet, which is sometimes called a pad, and pen connected to a computer to allow her movements of the hand and arm that are more closely associated to drawing with a pen, pencil, or chalk or painting with a paintbrush.) From the computer her images become glice (pronounced gee-clay) prints, which are printed on a special ink-jet printer sitting in the middle of her office. The word glice is derived from the French verb gliceur, which means to spray, which this inkjet printer does. It is a high resolution printer that uses six or more archival, pigment-based, quality inks on quality paper. The longevity is c. 140-200 years. In her process the images are scanned and digitally stored. When she sends her image to the printer, a fine spray of more than 4M dots/second is sprayed onto her archival paper. On her computer she can experiment with hue, tone, and value, as do painters using their acrylic-, oil-, or water-based paints, until she gets what she desires. This printer gives detail, depth, and dynamic color to the print. Of course, 21st Century technology allows her process to be faster than Ricks process. As an example of the amount of time that it takes Rick Allen to complete projects, the illustrations for Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night (2011 Newberry Honor Award) took him two years to complete. Each illustration was printed from a minimum of three and a maximum of six blocks of wood. Then they were hand-colored with gouche, which is a strongly pigmented water color. Although the Newberry Awards are given for writing, the reviewers, readers, and librarians in the nation praise it also for its illustrations. It was selected as the Chicago Public Librarys (Children and Young Adults Services Departments) Book of the Year for childrens literature in 2010 and was named the Outstanding Science Trade book by the National

Science Teachers Association (NSTA). The Chicago Public Librarys librarians describe the book in terms of his illustrations: Expansive spreads of woodcuteach poetic, scientific, and beautiful exploration of nocturnal animals (found in Nature Connections under Best of Best in Parents Resources section of www.chipublib.org/forkids/ index.php). Books that appear on this list must meet the following criteria: Meet a variety of demands on the collection Make long-term contributions to childrens literature Meet high standards of writing and illustration Add zip to programs and special projects Elizabeth Mc Chesney, Assistant Director, Children and Young Adults Services Department, Chicago Public Library, finds the pairing of nonfiction and poetry to be extraordinary and gorgeous. Others responded as positively as did she. Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Kirkers and Horn Book, and Junior Library Guild gave the book fourstarred reviews. Rick Allen and Marian Lansky contribute much to the literary, print, and graphics art world and to the community of Duluth and the State of Minnesota. We can only hope that they will remain amongst us as they pursue their passions and derive pleasure from their joys in doing what they have taken time to do as they give their viewers reasons to have so many positive responses. Next year go to the studio on Earth Day, attend their show held at the Sivertson Gallery, make the books that Rick Allen has illustrated part of your library, and purchase whatever appeals to you.

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Campus Neighbors General Meetings
When: May 26 and Third Tuesday (As Needed) January-May September, October Where: Grant Recreation Center Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Info: Campusneighbors.org

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Neighbors Of Lower Chester Park Meeting

City Government Meetings

Duluth City Council Meetings Mayors Night
When: Last Tuesdays Where: 4th Floor Reception Room, Room 405, City Hall 411 West 1st Street, Duluth Time: 4:30pm Sign In Info: duluthmn.gov

When: Third Thursday Where: Chester Creek Methodist Church 18th Ave East and 9th Street, Duluth Time: 7:00pm Info: nolcp_duluth@yahoo.com

Central Hillside Community Meeting

East Hillside Community Club Meeting

When: Alternating Mondays (May 9 & 23) Where: 3rd Floor Council Chamber, City Hall, Duluth Time: 7:00pm Info: duluthmn.gov/clerk/ council/schedule.cfm

When: First Thursday Where: Central Hillside Community Center 12 E. 4th St., Duluth Time: 6:00pm

When: First Tuesday Where: Grant Community Recreation Center901 E. 11th St., Duluth Time: 6:30pm

Duluth Commission On Disabilities

Rainbow Community Center Advisory Board Meeting

Big View: Community Engagement Meeting

June 13, 2011 Rainbow Community Center 211 N 3rd Avenue East, Duluth 9:30 AM (218) 727-8147

Last Thursday Peace Church 1111 N. 11th Avenue East, Duluth 5:30 PM 8:00 PM communityactionduluth.org

When: First Wednesdays Where: Room 400, City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth Time: 3:00pm Info: (218) 730-5630

Duluth Human Rights Commission

When: Second Wednesdays Where: Room 400, City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth Time: 6:00pm Info: (218) 730-5630

Duluth City Planning Commission Meetings Second Tuesday

Duluth Economic Development Authority

Neighborhood Patrol Meetings

Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol
When: Second Wednesdays Where: Harrison Community Recreation Center 3002 West 3rd Street, Duluth Time: 6:00pm

3rd Floor Council Chamber City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth 5:00 PM duluthmn.gov/planning/planning_ commission

When: Last Thursday Sept, Oct, Jan May Where: Central Hillside Community Center Time: 6:00pm Info: nhsduluth.org

Duluth American Indian Council Meetings

Third Mondays Room 405 City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, 5:00 PM (218) 730-5480

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Room 303 City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth 6:00 PM This is a public meeting to discuss the feasibility of accommodating guest boaters at Bayfront Lot D in Duluth Harbor. DEDA staff, Department of Natural Resources representatives and project consultants will present an overview of the concept and present the proposed site plan.

School Board Meetings

Duluth Edison Charter School Board Meetings Duluth Public School District 709 Board Meetings
When: Third Tuesdays Where: Board Room, Central Administration Building, 215 North First Avenue East, Duluth Time: 6:30pm Info: duluth.k12.mn.us/education/ dept

When: Second Tuesdays Where: Washburn Edison School, 201 W St Andrews St, Duluth Time: 6:30pm Info: duluthedisoncharterschools.com

Email details about future Community Meetings to Hillsider.News@gmail.com.

City of Duluth FY 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Neighborhood Planning
Stand up and be heard! At Home in Duluth Neighborhood Revitalization Plans which were approved in 2007 and 2008 are being updated for Morgan Park, Lincoln Park, West Duluth and Central and East Hillsides. Why care? If you arent there to let us know about neighborhood issues and solutions your issues and ideas cannot be addressed. Meetings to plan for your neighborhoods future are scheduled for: West Duluth -June 23 at Center City West- 5830 Grand Avenue Morgan Park -June 7 and 28 at the Good Fellowship Community Center- 1242 88th Avenue West Hillside Neighborhoods- June 9 and 30 at Central Hillside Community Center -12 East 4th Street Lincoln Park - June 13 at Harrison Community Center -3000 W. Third Street
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All meetings are scheduled to start at 6:00 and end at 8:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Local Initiatives Support Corporation (Duluth LISC), the City of Duluth, Neighborhood Housing Services of Duluth, and Spirit Valley Citizens Neighborhood Association are hosting these meetings. Working together on neighborhood issues is a core value. Your voice as a neighborhood resident or business owner is needed. Please attend and bring a friend to make sure that you impact the future of your neighborhood..
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At Home in Duluth Revitalization Plan Reviews

In 2007 and 2008, the At Home in Duluth Collaborative created Neighborhood Plans for each of Duluths five core neighborhoods. This year those plans will be reviewed and updated. Two meetings will be held in each neighborhood to discuss what has happened since the plans were created and set priorities for the next three to five years.

AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR SALE

West Duluth

Lincoln Park
Plan Review I Monday, May 23, 6:00-8:00 PM Harrison Community Center 3002 West 3rd Street, Duluth Plan Review II Monday, June 13, 6:00-8:00 PM Harrison Community Center 3002 West 3rd Street, Duluth

West Duluth
Plan Review I Thursday, June 2, 6:00-8:00 PM Mr. Ds Bar & Grill 5622 Grand Avenue, Duluth Plan Review II Thursday, June 23, 6:00-8:00 PM City Center West 5622 Grand Avenue, Duluth

828 N. 43rd Ave W. 505 N. 39th Ave W.

2 BR, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage 2+ BR. 1 bath, off street parking 2 BR, 1 bath, off street parking 3 BR, 1 bath, off street parking

SALE PRICE $68,000

Market Value $89,000

SALE PRICE $84,000

Market Value $109,000 Market Value $90,000

5716 Highland Street 5909 W. 8th Street 913 E. 6th Street

SALE PRICE $69,900* SALE PRICE $95,000* SALE PRICE $73,000

Market Value $130,000

Morgan Park
Plan Review I Tuesday, June 7, 6:00-8:00 PM Good Fellowship Community Center 1242 88th Avenue West, Duluth Plan Review II Tuesday, June 28, 6:00-8:00 PM Good Fellowship Community Center 1242 88th Avenue West, Duluth

Hillside Neighborhoods
Plan Review I Thurs, June 9, 6:00-8:00 PM Central Hillside Community Center 12 E 4th St, Duluth Plan Review II Thurs, June 30, 6:00-8:00 PM Central Hillside Community Center 12 E 4th St, Duluth

East Hillside / Chester Park

2 BR, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage 3 BR, 1 bath, off street parking 3 BR, 1.5 bath, 1 car detached garage

Market Value $88,000 Market Value $138,000 Market Value $130,000

1628 E. 8th Street

SALE PRICE $108,000 SALE PRICE $95,000* SALE PRICE $67,000

1023 N. 12th Ave E. 352 Michigan Ave

Lincoln Park

2 BR, 1.75 bath, off street parking 3 BR, 1 bath, off street parking

Market Value $87,000

713 N. 24th Ave W.

SALE PRICE $69,000*

Market Value $95,000

Gary / New Duluth

301 E. Gary Street

3 BR, 1 bath, 1 car attached garage

SALE PRICE $108,000

Market Value $158,000

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On June 15, 1920, three African American men were lynched by a gang of white men while thousands of Duluthians looked on and did nothing. - Albert Einstein

Located on the corner of 1st St. and 2nd Ave. E

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Pilgrim Congregational Church
2310 E. 4th St., Duluth

Religious Holidays
June 2 Ascension of Christ Jesus Christian June 8-9 Shavuot - Jewish June 9 Saint Columba of Iona - Christian June 12 Pentecost - Christian June 16 Guru Arjan Dev martyrdom - Sikh June 19 New Church Day - Swedenborgian Christians June 21 Litha and Yule - Wicca First Nations Day - Canadian Native People June 23 Corpus Christi - Catholic Christian June 28 Lailat al Miraj - Islamic June 29 Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul Christian
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Saturday, June 25th 8am-2pm

Proceeds go towards our summer 2012 service learning trip to Common Hope in Antigua, Guatemala.

4424 Venture Avenue Hermantown - 740-3597 www.newlifelc.org David Norland, Pastor

Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Education 10 a.m. June 1 22 Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. June 29 - Sept. 1 Thursday Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: Tuesdays 10 a.m. Thursdays 9 a.m. A Christ-centered church that preaches the gospel and not politics. We are handicapped accessible

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925 East 4th Street Duluth, MN 55805 218-722-5131 1-800-770-5745 Fax 218-722-722-26604

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA

An inclusive, welcoming church
10 a.m. SUNDAY Worship with Holy Communion Broadcasted live on WDSM 710 AM Radio Childcare available during worship FREE NEIGHBORHOOD BREAKFAST Every 4th Saturday of the Month 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Church basement 219 N. 6th Ave. E. 722-3381 www.gloriadeiduluth.org All are welcome pastor David Carlson

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Whats Cooking at the Duluth Farmers Market?

Things are hopping at the Duluth Farmers Market. Vendors have been preparing for the past several months, starting seeds in their greenhouses and planting in their gardens. What is the first spring fruit? Why of course, its rhubarb. Ben Franklin is thought to have brought rhubarb seeds to North America in 1772. However, it didnt reach catch on until in the early 1800s. Late in the 19th century, rhubarb was brought to Alaska and used to counter-act scurvy. In mid 20th century, it became widely popular and used as pie filling, homemade wine, and jams. Rhubarb is full of vitamin C and calcium. Its easy to use and is a source of fiber. For rhubarb, one cup is considered a serving. A serving without sugar is only 29 calories, but with sugar it is 139 calories. It easily combines with sweeter fruits, like strawberries, where less sugar can be added. June is the month when Rhubarb becomes available in Duluth. If youve never tried it, below are a few tasty recipes. My advice: Try it, youll like it. Here are a few different ways to enjoy rhubarb.

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Rhubarb Custard Pie Pastry for a two - crust pie --- I make a lattice top crust. 9 pie plate 3 eggs 3 tablespoons milk 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 4 cups cut-up rhubarb 1 tablespoon butter Heat oven to 400 degrees. Beat eggs slightly: add milk. Mix sugar, flour and nutmeg; stir in. Mix in rhubarb. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Dot with butter. Cover with a lattice top. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until nicely browned. Serve slightly warm.

Rhubarb Sauce 1 11 oz can mandarin oranges 1/2 cup sugar 3 cups rhubarb chopped to 1/2 Drain syrup from oranges Add sugar and bring to boil Add rhubarb and cook until soft (approx. 5 min.) Remove from heat, stir in oranges and chill Lois Hoffbauer is president of the Duluth Farmers Market and runs a farm with her husband, Doug. For more information on Lois & Dougs farm, visit farmerdoug.com. For more information on the Duluth Farmers Market, visit duluthfarmersmarket. com.

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Parks & Recreation Associations

Duluth Historic Preservation Commission
Fourth Tuesdays Room 303 City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth 2:00 PM (218) 730-5580

Questions? Call the WLSSD Hotline at 722-0761

Volunteer Days
Duluth Trails
Wednesdays Call for location 10:00 AM Judy at jgibbs@duluthmn.gov (218) 269-4712 (218) 730-4490

Enger Park

Thursdays (after Memorial Day) Enger Park Parking Lot 10:00 AM Amy at anorris@duluthmn.gov (218) 730-4312

Park Point

Fridays (after Memorial Day) The Beach House 10:00 AM Judy at jgibbs@duluthmn.gov (218) 269-4712

Duluth Park & Recreation Commission

Second Wednesdays Central Hillside Community Center 12 E 4th St., Duluth 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (218) 730-4300

Duluth Tree Inventory, Planting, and Location Identification

Lake Walk

BIKE RACKS, BENCHES & TRASH CANS

Want to earn up to $1,500?

CALL TO ARTISTS

Individually Scheduled Judy at jgibbs@duluthmn.gov (218) 269-4712

Mondays (after Memorial Day) The Vietnam Memorial 10:00 AM Amy at anorris@duluthmn.gov (218) 730-4312

Rose Garden

Tuesdays (after Memorial Day) The Gazebo in the Rose Garden 10:00 AM (218) 730-4312 Amy at anorris@duluthmn.gov

Neighborhood Housing Services is looking for artists to design two bike racks, and two benches to be placed in Duluths Hillside neighborhoods along 4th Street. More information can be found at www.nhsduluth.org or by calling Dan at (218)727-8604 extension 207 or by email at dollhoff@nhsduluth.org. All artists are encouraged to submit designs!

$750 Commission

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Learning Astronomy Can Be Inspirational

We human beings are very curious about our surroundings. We are opportunists, we want to make a profit, we enjoy learning a thing or two and incorporating that into our outlook on life. There are some things, which do not give us a monetary return, but they do enhance our perspective of daily living. Astronomy is one such pursuit. While our normal everyday activities seem bland and routine, what is truly going on with our planet is far from ordinary. It is an extraordinary world we live upon, surrounded by deadly outer space, moving at an amazing speed and orbiting a star with clock like precision. We look up at the daytime sky and see a familiar place. Blue sky, trees, clouds passing overhead and birds chirping. It seems so ordinary. We see distant things as small, nearby things as large and accept a perspective that the sky is shaped like an upside down bowl. We appear to stand at the center of it all. Yet, in reality we are in motion, turning upon a huge globe, along with everything else that is upon it. The speed at which our world moves is around 1,100 miles per hour, in an easterly direction. You might think everything would fly off the world at that speed, because that is the speed of a fighter jet. Yet, everything is relative, everything is moving along with everything else upon this third planet away from the sun. It appears as if the sun climbs up out of the east, and is highest at noon and then slides to the west at sunset. In fact, it is the earth which is turning eastward on a 24 hour circuit. The sun does not move. It is we who are turning. Now when you consider that the sun is 93 million miles away, you get some idea how rapid is our planets rotation. Meanwhile, as we eat our breakfast, rush off to do work, to run errands and other activities, our planet earth has moved a great distance through outer space. We are truly long distance travelers that do not know it. In one hours time, our planet and everything upon it will move 66,000 miles. In a standard 24 hour day we will have moved 1,584,000 miles and in a years circuit around the sun we will go 600 million miles. Now that is traveling! The earth is in orbit around the sun. There is a warping in the fabric of space around our sun. Space acts just like spandex, the weight of the sun depressing it. Every object that is in our solar system would have the tendency to slide downward into the sun, if not for angular momentum. We are all moving through space and falling into the sun at the same time. It is a giant elliptical race track, which is the fastest known racetrack for us earthbound beings to ever participate in. Fortunately, we win the race, orbiting the sun and never falling into it. The sun is a star. It is the nearest of any star. Those twinkling little specks of light in the night sky are also stars, but they are very far away. Every second our sun burns 600 million tons of hydrogen and is generating the equivalent of 130,000 horsepower or 450 V8 engines running full bore. The temperature on the surface of the sun is around 10,000 degrees, while the temperatures in the interior are around 15 million degrees. It is good that our planet does not fall into the sun. Instantly our tiny 8,000 mile diameter planet would be incinerated by the nearly 1 million mile wide sun. The reason we do see changes in our seasons is the earths tilt of 23.5 degrees as it orbits the sun. Those of us who live farther from the equator feel the effects more dramatically than those who live along the equator. Residents of the Hillside suffer through extremes of temperature because the angle of the suns rays are less in the winter, and greater in the summer. While you sleep soundly at night, our solar system is quietly on the move. The sun is heading toward the star Vega at 43,000 miles per hour, the galactic arm in which our sun is upon is turning at 491,000 mph. The Milky Way galaxy is heading on a collision course with the Andromeda galaxy in 4 billion years at a speed of 300,000 mph and the universe is rapidly expanding at 1.3 million mph. So, as you kick back in your armchair and read this article remember, there is no such thing as; I feel like Im not getting anywhere. Eric Norland is a coordinator for the Arrowhead Astronomical Society (AAS) of Duluth. AAS meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:00 PM, at the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium. For more information, visit duluthaas.com.

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The EcoRotarians working in the Hillside Orchard and in community gardens.

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Lady Ocalats Astrology

Finally, summer is here! Inspired by the warmer air and thoughts of bonfires and the beach, I thought I would devote this months Astrology column to LOVE!! Bear in mind that men and women do have a somewhat different approach to love and sex, so I will try to be fair minded in delivering the romantic tidbits of each persons sign. The Sagittarian Full Moon this month on the 15th is also a total lunar eclipse, opening up conduits of magical and spiritual energy. Eclipses are good for changing and banishing troubling circumstances, so do some mental house cleaning and dive right in to a humanitarian and adventurous lunar cycle. Mercury ruled Gemini loves women. He is imaginative and exciting, a fun partner and not afraid to show emotion. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Women: You can be incredibly sensual, but lack that come-hither quality. Try not to feel too vulnerable and make the statement that you dont want to risk another chance at love. Men: You cant stand rejection, yet fall in love easily.what a terrible tug-of-war of the heart! You CAN work of this, though. Your faithful nature makes you an ideal partner. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Women: Know the way to get a Leo woman? Worship her! You dont hold anything back do you, girl? Try not to dominate your relationships.your mate has an opinion, too. Men: You love a good mythical love storyaah! Just be sure to tell your partner the reasons you are leaving when its all over.dont just disappear (classic Leo). You are marvelously affectionate, strong, and generous when you want to be. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) Women: Your emotions are locked away in a treasure chest deep within you in anticipation of Mr. Right, who you will unwaveringly wait for, no matter how long. You definitely KNOW what you want in a relationship. Men: You HATE drama queens and temper tantrums (Why are you drawn to these kinds of women?) You will be picky with your mate thinking it means you care, but seriously!! LIBRA ( Sept 23-Oct 22) Women: You are in love with being loved, you Venus child, you! Thriving on the center of attention contributes to your missing the wonderfully shy guy standing just to your left and behind. You dont like messy breakups.who needs to lose a friend? Men: You resonate with women on an almost feminine level. Possessing great charm, you will do almost anything to avoid a fight. Love, for you, is more a sensuous journey, than a physical one. SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Women: You can be extremely controlling, possessive, and jealous, but somehow manage to pull it all off, because you are fascinating and irresistible! You have the most amazing fathom- deep eyes. It can be unnerving to men, because they think you are looking through them! Men: You project animal magnetism and power. Never, ever will you be dominated! Your secretive nature makes your partners think you are up to something! Dont laugh, but you would make an excellent gardener. The earth responds to you! SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Women: Your Fire energy radiates everywhere when you are in love, but ironically it is in your nature not to take love too seriously! You are a better flirt than just about anyone, but get some fresh material for your performance. Men: Yes, you are indeed charming, but for some reason you are ever on the hunt. Even married Sagittarians will have to work at not looking at other women (lustily). Be sure to work on your fidelity, as your eye can stray too easily! CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) Women: You hardly ever fall in love at first sight. You take the time to know your lover, for happiness in love is everything to you! Men: Remember Clint Eastwood in the Spaghetti westerns..well, thats just about how loner you are. You need your private time in a relationship (man cave). If your partner gives you support and love you will be with her forever you dont understand unfaithfulness. Its just not in your nature. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) Women: Men want to stir up your emotions, just to see if you are human! You possess an aloofness, which can be misinterpreted as being a control freak. The quickest way for a man to lose you is to hold you too close. You need your freedom. Men: You are very attractive to women, and the most often married sign of the zodiac. You tend to be rather blunt in your relationships and wound your mates feelings often with insensitive remarks. Your fierce need for independence can take a toll on you later in your life. PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) Women: Men feel so masculine around you! Need your tire changed? Boom.a guy will appear to do it! Any slight change in your lovers behavior and you notice immediately. You can be a little too other-worldly for most people, so temper what is in your fantasies with a healthy dose of reality. Men: You always see women at their best! You put them on a pedestal and feel the need to worship them. Careful! That leads to disappointment, as most women will fall short of your imaginings. Try to be a better provider in marriage. Believe in yourself. You CAN make a womans dreams come true! REMEMBER There could be difficulties to confront this month, especially near the full moon on the 15th. Dont forget to honor your father this month on the 19th. The moon is in Aquarius for this positive and hightly unpredictable Fathers Day! The Sun will enter the sign of Cancer on the 21st of this month. Hooray for Litha, the Summer Solsticethe longest day of the year! Get outside and enjoy the season in the gorgeous Northwoods. As I always say: keep your words in good order and keep your thoughts in good order. Live to Learn, Learn to Love, and Love to Live! Lady Ocalat is a practicing Professional Psychic and Tarot Reader. She owns and operates Lady Ocalats Emporium (31 West Superior St. , Suite #304, in downtown Duluth), and can be reached for readings and classes at 218-722-2240 , or through her web site: www.ladyocalat.com

June Horoscopes
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Women: There is never a dull moment with you, is there? You can be sure you get what you want in the love department, but you can be forceful, so try to be more balanced in your relationships. Men: You are indeed irresistible! Down side of your romantic life your affairs can be short-lived, because you romanticize your women. Dont be taken advantage of, because you are not realistic. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Women: No casual affairs for you! You are devoted to your partner, but dont be so demanding of them. nobodys perfect. Men: You are ever in search of a stable long term relationship. Throw your sensibilities out the window this month and be adventurous.you might like it! GEMINI ( May 21-June 20) Happy Birthday, Gemini! Women: You can certainly cast a spell, cant you? Theres a danger you might confuse your lover with your dual nature. No, not all men are boring! You just had a rough time of late. Men: You are the worlds best date! I married a wonderful Gemini. (Happy Birthday, Bill!)

Chester Creeks 29th Concert Series

Concerts are held Tuesday nights, 7:00-8:30 PM, June 7 to August 9, 2011. For weather cancellations, call the Chester Creek Concert Hotline at 218730-4326 after 6:00 PM. For more information, visit duluthmn.gov/parks.

Free Movies in the Park Schedule

From July 15 through September 9, a free movie will be show in Leif Erikson Park every Friday night. These movies are organized by Twin Ports Outdoor Movies. For more information, visit twinportsoutdoormovies.com.

Union Gospel Mission

Monday through Friday, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM 219 E. 1st St., Duluth (218) 722-1196, duluth-ugm.org

The Salvation Army

CHUM East

Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM Wednesday, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM 120 N 1st Ave. W, Duluth (218) 727-2391, chumduluth.org

Monday & Thursday, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM 215 S 27th Ave. W., Duluth (218) 722-7934, usc.salvationarmy.org/duluth

The Vineyard Church

CHUM West

Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM 4831 Grand Ave., Duluth (218) 624-0333, chumduluth.org

Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 1533 Arrowhead Rd., Duluth (218) 525-3462, duluthvineyard.org

CHUM

Damiano Center

Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM 125 N 1st Ave. W, Duluth (218) 726-0153, chumduluth.org

The Salvation Army

Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM 215 S 27th Ave. W., Duluth (218) 722-7934 usc.salvationarmy.org/duluth

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, & Sunday, 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM The Damiano Center, 206 W 4th St, Duluth (218) 726-0500, damianocenter.org

Union Gospel Mission

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 8:14 AM Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM Monday through Friday, 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM Saturday & Sunday, 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM 219 E. 1st St., Duluth (218) 722-1196, duluth-ugm.org

Kids Caf

School Year Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Summertime hours: Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Room 204, The Damiano Center, 206 W 4th St, Duluth (218) 336-1033, damianocenter.org