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October 2011 Volume 12 Issue 10

NOLCP Managing Lower Chester Recreation Center

By Debra Filipovich

Neighbors of Lower Chester Parks (NOLCP) initial goal was to have ice skating at Lower Chester, 15th Ave. E and 5th St. again. The problem was they did not own the land which the olympic size skating rink sits - the City of Duluth does. We started organizing about a year ago, said Bev Bertson, Secretary of NOLCP, which became a Minnesota non-profit in December 2010. The Neighborhood 5th Street Grandmas brought attention to the non-used rink at the 1st annual neighborhood picnic in September 2010. Since that time this group has been focused and is growing in numbers. Every event NOPLC has more people sign up or gets involved said Debra Filipovich NOLCP Cochair. Residents of the Hillside Communities like what we are doing. There were obstacles that needed to be conquered and dollars raised. First to have ice there was the agreement with the City of Duluth; legal documents were needed and site uses determined. NOLCP received Certificate of Incorporation as a Minnesota non-profit, established by-laws and is currently working on a 501c3 tax except status. NOLCP has been working with City Parks and Recreation staff to determine types of activities that will be at the recreation site. In March 2011, the city held a community meeting looking toward NOLCP to be the caretaker / manger of Lower Chester Recreational site. Another city meeting determined the use locations or Lower Chester Park Plan will occur in the future. This plan will need approval by the Parks Commission and City Council. The City Agreement became a reality on Sept. 15, 2011 when the year long agreement commenced. Being the first community group to have such an agreement with the city, NOLCP is a pioneer helping to establish the process for other community groups to manage their own neighborhood recreational facility. The money raised is used for insurance and to pay for the essentials needed to maintain a clean and safe facility. There are many gracious individual donors and fund raising efforts are on going. The 1st annual rummage sale was held in June 2011. A Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction is being held 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 8 at the Chester Continued on Page 2

Unity in the Community Mural Nears Completion

After painting of the mural was allowed to continue, the community art project is near the end.

Photo By Scot BoL

By Alicia Lebens

The community arts and parks programs that receive support and funding, like this Unity in the Community project go forward due to efforts made by local community members and plenty of kids with hands covered in colorful paint. Many local community members involved with this project requested permission for the arts and park project and received the go-ahead from area agencies and boards. This project, and others like it, have engaged neighborhood youth and adults to create art for themselves and their neighbors. Creativity and pride went into the group pictures that made up the initial art for the project. The organizers hoped that the project would have been finished before the children involved with the mural needed to

head back to school. There were some neighbors in the area that voiced concern about the apperance of the end mural and the project was stopped. Through discussion and lively debate, these questions were answered in community meetings and brushes were dipped in paint once again. Now the project is much further along and neighbors are able to see more of the completed work with appreciation for the time, energy and talent in the mural. A celebration is planned for Unity in the Community mural at Cascade Park on Oct. 15, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are still decisions that need to be made about the murals future, the way it will look and if it will be allowed to remain. For now, those involved with the project plan to celebrate the work and creativity in the Hillside community.

The Beauty We Take for Granted: The Duluth Park System

By Susan Schwanekamp As a long-term transplant to Duluth, I can say that the feature of the city I have most appreciated is the natural beauty it lies within. Lake Superior and the northern forests are hard to beat. In addition, the City of Duluth owns and maintains 11,862 acres of parks, trails and other green spaces. According to Mayor Ness, we have the most green space per capita of any city in the United States. Incidentally, the term green space is not new; it has been in use at least since the early 1900s. The City of Duluths website lists 131 parks. The most well known parks within the Hillsiders readership are, of course, Lincoln Park, Chester Creek, Chester Bowl, Central Hillside Park, Portland Square, the Rose Garden, Enger Park and Twin Ponds, and recently in the news about the mural controversy Cascade Park. In 1910, Cascade Square, Chester Park, Lincoln Park and Portland Square were already well established in the citys park system. Many early Duluthians can be credited for our park system. Among them is Judge Clarence P. Magney, who became mayor of Duluth in Outdoors: 10 Horoscopes: 11 1917. During his time in office he acquired 1,433 acres of parkland for the city and he was also responsible for the most progressive environmental decisions ever made by the city, before or since. He obtained Magney, Memorial, Upper Chester (Chester Bowl) and Enger Parks. He also is credited with the establishment of many state parks along the North Shore, the national monument at Grand Portage, and Jay Cooke State Park in 1917. In 1947 he was named one of the 100 greatest Minnesotans. Continued on Page 9

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Perspectives From Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol

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Safety in Numbers
to develop strategies to combat a problem their collective resolve strengthens. Our Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol group has provided a place for residents to gather to express their concerns about quality of life issues such as garbage and derelict properties to crime issues that if left unchecked can ruin a community. Over the years as law enforcement has identified a trouble spot we have gotten our members out either walking or driving through the area to send the message that we are united with the neighbors and there to support them against those who are not neighborly. Our distinctive car flags announce our patrol as we roll through an area. Recently we have we have erected bright yellow 24 inch by 24 inch signs around our district which warn people intent on breaking the law that the partnership between the Duluth Police Department and the Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol is organized. These new calling cards should be seen as an invitation to the law abiding to join the effort by calling 911 when anything suspicious or threatening is witnessed. Burglars, car-prowlers and vandals have been thwarted by observant individuals who quickly call 911 with a location and a description of a suspect. For more information about how to organize a group of concerned neighbors, to share a concern about a neighborhood issue or to be routed to a Community Police Officer, please call our office: 218-730-5565. Our office hours are M-W-F from 11:00 am to 1 pm. Our location is: 2012 West Superior Street. We serve the public outside of our district so please call with non-emergency questions or concerns.

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At a recent Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol meeting guests sought advice and support for trouble they were experiencing from unruly tenants at a rental property in our district. Short term traffic to the residence at all hours of the day and night, disturbances, fights and threatening behavior were regular occurrences. As our new friends recounted the incidents that forced them to call 911 they were reduced to tears. Members in attendance politely and sympathetically listened and then offered advice on how to use the law to regain control of their neighborhood. Some offered help in the form of patrols as an extra presence in the area. There is safety in numbers and when people band together

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Gardenia to the Duluth Stream Corps and Seeds to Success for winning the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Innovations Award. They derived many new ideas in green job creation Gardenia to City staff for Morgan Parks new volleyball court Gardenia to Lake Superior Zoo for receiving the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Accreditation and to its CEO for his careful guidance to that accreditation Gardenia to the workers who built and the architect who designed the Spirit Mountain Mini-golf course Gardenia to the City for the cameras and lights on the Lake Walk -- people are feeling safer Gardenia to the many volunteers who have been working to improve Duluths many trails this summer by replacing culverts, laying new surfaces, building bridges, cutting brush, widening trails, and so on Gardenia to Jim Gittemeier for his work on planning Duluths Bike Trails Gardenia to Judy Gibbs for her insights into ways to make Duluth greener and pedestrian-friendly Gardenia to the volunteers at the Rose Garden -- your hearts are showing in the lovely roses Gardenia to the volunteers at Central Hillside Orchard -- that tiny, triangular plot of land is now a beautiful, productive success Gardenia to the volunteers in the Seeds to Success and Duluth Community Gardens programs -- the quality and amount of produce show how successful they have been Gardenia to the City for the lovely Skyline Parkway signs -- newcomers can find their way much better now Gardenia to Tom Kasper and his volunteers and workers for the lovely gardens at Enger Park Gardenia to the City for resurfacing E. 13th Street -- it is now so smooth Gardenia to Duluth Parks and Recreation Departments for the Mutt Mitt dispensers at Portland Square -may there be many more to come to the other parks
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Lower Chester Skating Rink is now care for by the NOLCP.

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Continued from Page 1 Creek United Methodist Church at 18th Ave. E and 9th St. NOLCP members are currently writing grant applications. Soon, members will be asking local businesses for monetary support by advertising or direct donations. Ice will be a reality this year! The site is planned to be open year round for organized groups and non-organized play. Ice skating and ice hockey are only a couple of the recreational opportunities that will be occurring at our neighborhood rink. Roller blading, skating workshops with Skeeter Moore, broom ball, new playground equipment, basketball hoops, gardening, dance workshops, club meetings and community

A bit of history was found as city workers tore up the bricks down the center of W. Superior Street and dug a trench: They found the rotted railroad ties of the former trolley that ran down the center of Superior Street. The photo shows how rotted they have become. Apparently they were never removed when the trolley was put out of service and the street resurfaced. The last trolley rode on these tracks on 1957, after serving the community for 26 years. These trolleys were replaced by the less expensive buses.

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events are just some of the initial activities. More ideas and volunteers are welcomed to make our hillside recreational facility vibrant. To become a member of Neighbors of Lower Chester Park annual dues are: $10 for students $20 for individual $25 for family And, if you would like to volunteer your talent or be on a committee please contact: Debra Filipovich (218) 3930787 Bev Berntson (218) 393-6126 NOLCP is a community based organization dedicated to the revitalization of Lower Chester Park at 15th Ave East and 5th Street and surrounding neighborhood.

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Community Calendar
Campus Neighbors General Meetings
When: May 26 and Third Tuesday (As Needed) January-May September, October Where: Grant Recreation Center Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 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: 4:30 p.m. Sign In Info: duluthmn.gov

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

Central Hillside Community Meeting

East Hillside Community Club Meeting

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

When: First Tuesday Where: Grant Community Recreation Center 901 E. 11th St., Duluth Time: 6:30 p.m.

When: Alternating Mondays Where: 3rd Floor Council Chamber, City Hall, Duluth Time: 7:00 p.m. Info: duluthmn.gov/clerk/ council/schedule.cfm

Duluth Commission On Disabilities

Big View: Community Engagement Meeting

Rainbow Community Center Advisory Board Meeting

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

Duluth Human Rights Commission

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

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

Third Wednesdays Rainbow Community Center 211 N 3rd Avenue East, Duluth Time: 9:30 a.m. Info: (218) 727-8147

Duluth City Planning Commission Meetings Second Tuesday

Duluth American Indian Council Meetings

Third Mondays Room 405 City Hall, 411 West 1st Street, Time: 5:00 p.m. Info: (218) 730-5480

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: 6:00 p.m.

3rd Floor Council Chamber City Hall, 411 West 1st Street Time: 5:00 p.m. Info: duluthmn.gov/planning/ planning_commission

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

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

Lake Walk

School Board Meetings

Duluth Edison Charter School Board Meetings
When: Second Tuesdays Where: Washburn Edison School, 201 W St Andrews St, Duluth Time: 6:30 p.m. Info: duluthedisoncharterschools.com

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

Duluth Public School District 709 Board Meetings

When: Third Tuesdays Where: Board Room, Central Administration Building, 215 North First Avenue East, Duluth Time: 6:30 p.m. Info: duluth.k12.mn.us/education/ dept

Duluth Tree Inventory, Planting, and Location Identification

Park Point

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

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

Enger Park

Rose Garden

Parks & Recreation Associations

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

Duluth Park & Recreation Commission

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

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

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

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

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

October 25 CD Committee FY 2012 Action Plan Recommendations

The CD Committee will be developing preliminary recommendations for funding amounts for each program area and the specific projects to be funded. They will meet in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall, starting at 6:00 p.m. The committee will have reviewed applications and will request any questions to be answered in writing.

November 1 December 2 30-Day Public Comment Period

The CD Committees funding recommendations will be published in the newspaper and on the Citys website. Copies will be available in the Citys Libraries. Anyone may submit comments or questions regarding the plan or funding recommendations to the Community Development office, Room 407 City Hall or by calling 218-730-5480 or e-mailing to: khamre@duluthmn.gov
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Events Calendar
OCT 2
MIGRATIONS READING WITH SHEILA PACKA Where: Duluth Public Library Time: 3 p.m. Info: The new anthology includes poetry and prose on the theme of lifes transitions. Cost: Free and open to the public. ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS Where: Clyde Iron Works When: 3-5 p.m. Cost: $10 donation to Circle of Hope.

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FAMILY HISTORY JAMBOREE Where: Duluth Public Library Green Room. When: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: Door prizes. Immigration and migration songs by Echoes of Peace Choir. Learn about family history research resources through the DUluth Public Library and the Twin Ports Geneaological Society. 3RD SATURDAY DANCE. Where: Avalon Dance Institute, 404 W. Superior St When: 7:30 p.m. Info: Tamarack Folk Dance Association.

OCT 8
PUMPKIN FEST/FARMERS MARKET. Where: 14th Ave. E. and 3rd St. When: 7 a.m. - 12 Noon. FALL FOR THE NORTHLAND Art & Gift Fair. Where: Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E. When: 10AM-3PM. Info: Over 20 local artists with art and goods made in the Northland. Local organizations. Blacksmith demo. Food. SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER FOR LOWER CHESTER. Where: Chester Park United Methodist Church. When: 4-6PM. Info: This supports the youth of Duluth so there can be year-round activities in the Lower Chester area. Call ahead to buy ticket 724-7667. OCT 8 and OCT 15 + BOO AT THE ZOO. When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info: Spooktacular fun. 730-4300. Congrats to the zoo for their accrediation!!

OCT 22
THE HARBOR CITY ART FAIR Where: Harbor City International School. 332 W. Michigan St. When: 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Info: Art, music, food, activities, and more. WAY BELOW WHOLESALE NEW CLOTHING SALE Where: First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. When: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info: Clothing for men, women, children, and teens, nurses uniforms, bake sale, breast cancer health fair table, Lunch available. Benefits Circle of Hope.

OCT 4
ETHICS AND LEADERSHIP: THEORY AND PRACTICE SPEAKER - DR. T.L. Driver. Where: College of St. Scholastica. Mitchell Auditorium When: 12 noon Info: Different ethnical value systems and what it means to live by the core values of a moral society. Refreshments and reflections will follow presentation. Call 723-6415 Cost: Free ARTIST NEXUS: REPRODUCING YOUR WORK Where: Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Building. 2229 W. 2nd St. When: 12 noon - 1 p.m. Info: Best practice when photographing as well as how to properly format your images for submitting to shows and grants. Cost: Free.

OCT 19
ANTIQUE APPRAISAL Where: Depot Rotunda. 506 W. Michigan St. When: 12 noon - 3 p.m. Cost: Free - up to 2 items per person. ONE-DAY EXHIBIT OF DISABILITY MURAL. Where: French River Rm, 2nd flr, DECC. When: 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. Info: In observance of National Disability Awareness Month. DULUTH SENIOR EXPO Where: DECC When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $6 at the door or free tickets from sponsors. Info: Exhibits. Music. www. seniorexpoduluth.com At 10AM the public is invited to the 100 Year Birthday Party Celebration celebrating people in Duluth who are 100 year old or older.

OCT 27
HOPE CONCERT Where: Sacred Heart Music Center, 201 W. 4th St. When: 6:30-11 p.m. Cost: $10 donation. Benefit for Circle of Hope.

OCT 29
HOWL-O-WEEN Where: Hartley Nature Center When: 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2-4 p.m. Info: Spooky critter hike, games, face painting. Wear a costume. Advance registration required. 724-6735.

OCT 14
LOW IN CONCERT Where: Marshall School Auditorium. When: Doors open at 6:30PM. Show starts 8PM. Cost: $29 per person. Tickets available on-line at www. lifehouseduluth.org

OCT 31
WHOLE FOODS CO-OP ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY Where: Whole Foods Co-op When: 4-7 p.m. Info: Halloween party with music, games, prizes and Dungeon visit. Suitable for all ages. Cost: Free Submit events to wendyupnorth@ yahoo.com. All phone numbers listed have the 218 area code unless specified otherwise.

OCT 5
PUMPKIN PIE SALE Where: First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway When: 1-5:30 p.m. Info: College of St. Scholastica Student will make and sell pies in support of the CHUM food shelf. Cost: Pies are $10 each.

OCT 15
GET TO THE POINT AWESOME ART & GIFT FAIR. Where: Lafayette Bldg, 3026 Minnesota Ave. When: 10AM-3PM. Info: Over 15 local artists. BIRTH & BABY FAIR Where: Coppertop Church, 230 E. Skyline Pkwy. When: 10 a.m - 2 p.m. Info: Exhibitors supporting the childbearing year. Drawing for prizes throughout the day.

OCT 21
FAMILY DAY Where: Tweed Museum at UMD When: 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Info: Designed for children ages 3-12 and their parents. Museum games, art activities, stories, refreshments. Cost: Free

OCT 6
SIN BY SILENCE FILM SCREENING. Where: Zeitgeist When: 5 p.m.

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A look back at Hil fest 11

PhotoS By ALiciA LeBenS

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Denfeld High School opened for students this fall with a new facelift and a high-tech interior. The school features a new main office, science labs, orchestra and cafeteria. When classes began on Sept. 9th, teachers were working out of boxes and still moving into classrooms.
Fall Fest 2011! Monday October 31st 4:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a night full of fun! We will have games, prizes, candy, winter clothing giveaway and much more! This event is free and open to children and families in the community. We encourage all children to come with a parent/guardian. Hillside Church is located in the Encounter building at 201 E. 1st St. Call 728-5500 for more information.

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Duluth Bakeries say, Let Them Eat Cake!

How Sweet It Is! Cakes and Other Deliciousness
By Rosemary e. hampton

Eileen Brown moved her business to 320 West Superior Street in Duluth about a year ago and has been more than busy ever since she made that decision. Although she has been in the pastry business for more about 15 years, her time on West Superior Street has been exhilarating. Her experience in cake-making covers most of her life; however, for the past 11 or 12 years she has been making them professionally. Her profession started as a joke. One of her friends was being married and hired a professional baker to make her wedding cake. Eileen asked her friend why she was not asked to do the task. Her friend immediately asked her if she had ever baked a wedding cake. Of course, Eileen said, No. Nevertheless, her friend took a chance with Eileen and her sincerity in wanting to do it for her. Since then Eileen has been buried in buttercream and sugar (Eileen Brown, HOW SWEET IT IS!, n.d.)

Her inspiration comes from the endless possibilities for creativity. Each cake is unique to fit the customers desires, taste, and occasion. She uses only high quality ingredients and, thus, makes them from scratch. Her newest cakes are Rose Petal, Mexican Chocolate (cinnamon and chocolate), and Raspberry Chocolate. However, would you care to try Buttermilk Chocolate with Orange, Gianduja Chocolate with Ganache, Pear Lavender, Honey Vanilla Bean, or Early Grey Chocolate Mousse amongst over 60 cake flavors from which to choose. Of course, the theres more pleasure yet to come. You must now select the filling. Would you care for Bavarian Cream with Whipped Cream, Bellini Champagne Raspberry, Raspberry Custard, Cognac and Apricot Preservers, Orange Whipped Cream, or Strawberries Soaked in Grand Marnier, amongst over 50 fillings from which to choose. Do you want a special shape? Eileen will shape it for you and the occasion. How many tiers do you want? Eileen will build as many tiers as the substance will support. If you cannot decide, she will give you free consultations. For those couples who order a wedding cake she requests that they call her again in a year so that

she can make a free first-anniversary cake for them. She does attempt to keep contact with her customers. Her refrigerators look full of fully or partially prepared orders; thus, her appointment calendar must be cluttered with opportunities to be creative in cake artistry. A visit to her URL (www. howsweetitiscakes.com) is a must. There you can find her gallery of wedding cakes, grooms cakes, bridal cakes, sculpted cakes, Duluth Bridal Show cakes, and other cakes literally by the hundreds. Other pages on the site include breads, cake fillings, cake flavors, deli menu, holiday bake list, pies, and testimonials. She also makes something of the largest cupcakes in Duluth. Would you care to have a chocolate cream, apple lavender, or orange cream pie, amongst others? People working downtown patronize her deli for soup and/or sandwich, vegetables, or just meats or cheese with bread during their workdays. It is the best of locations for busy people working downtown and for Eileen. It is easy to stop at her shop to pick up an order before or after work or during a noon hour.

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Cake Occasions
winners of the Professional Division for a cake for which the center section alone consisted of five layers. There were two other sections. It is beautifully described below: Their three-tier cake was comprised of three different flavors of cake. The base layer was a coconut cake with mango filling, topped with coconut buttercream. Next came a tuxedo cake (vanilla cake on top, chocolate on bottom) separated by a chocolate raspberry ganache. The top layer was red velvet with vanilla buttercream. If it sounds delicious, let us assure you that it was. The judges loved the moist, rich cake body and the fillings were unique and obviously made with fresh ingredients. The taste wasnt all the only [sic] thing that impressed the judges. The pair decorated the cake with green and white fondant. The middle layer had handpainted orchids adorning the white fondant and gumpaste orchids dotted the entire creation. The degree of difficulty in creating the total package certainly gained it some points with the judges. (Rebecca Osterlund, Living North, p. 1, n.d.) The degree of difficulty is reflected in the fact that it took them one week to make the cake. The orchids were extremely difficult to make and, thus, took most of the week to do. Of their specialty cakes Spider Man; Thomas, the Train Man; and Vintage Golf Bag have become peoples favorites (See http://www. cakeoccasions.us). Do you have a special person with a special hobby or interest in your life, and would you like to express enthusiasm for that hobby or interest? Amber and Lora can help you. They make an effort to remain in contact with their customers. One of their favorite ways of doing so is through their Facebook. Different occasions have different needs, but the memory

By Rosemary e. hampton Sometimes friends make a future together in a business. Cake Occasions at 2632 W. 3rd Street in Duluth is the result of such a happening. Amber Griffith and Lora Rooni were friends before Amber gave Lora a fully paid registration in a cake-making class at Michaels in Stone Ridge Mall. Lora brought her cakes from class to Ambers home to see. Then they took the plunge they made a wedding cake together. The class and creativity so intensely inspired them that they decided to form a business together. They now specialize in wedding, graduation, carved, bridal showers, and birthday cakes. Their specialty cakes are made to order for ANY Occasion. Their cakes are made with real ingredients... nothing from a can or shipped in a bucket. Their cakes are fresh, moist, and delicious (http://www.cakeoccasions.us). Would you care to have a key lime, coconut, or chocolate cake, amongst others? Thus far, their most popular cake has been Red Velvet, a six-inch cake with a cheesecake as the center. It consists of three layers of two inches of cheesecake each. When it coms to fillings, people have their favorites. However, with Cake Occasions people have the freedom to experiment with such fillings as Mascarpone Kahlua, Raspberry Chocolate Ganache, Whipped Raspberry Cream, and many others. Youre not done yet with the delicious flavors. (No one is counting calories when these selections are made. The look and taste are important.) From the many choices of icings and frostings you can stretch your imagination and taste buds into Crusting Cream Cheese, Smoother Chocolate Butter Cream, Chocolate Ganache, and others. Amber and Lori love to tier and layer cakes. In August 2011 Living North awarded them

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of the first cake or set of cupcakes remains to guide the customers to Lora and Amber again. They are open by appointment only. If you would like to stop by, please feel free to give either one of them a call. Call Lora at 218.428.3792 or Amber 218.348.2136 to schedule your meeting. If the sign is outside and on the sidewalk, feel free to come inside. If you want to sit for a while outside, the robin-egg blue bench that matches the awnings is a beauti-ful place to rest. They have found this location to be working well for both them and their customers. It is on a busy street, but the parking is ample. Too, it is close to the business district of Lincoln Park so that working people can make their appointments before or after work or during their noon hours.

7 to 9, Ragstock moves West

By Rosemary e. hampton

October 2011 Hillsider - Page 9

You will find that Kat Semborski, manager of Ragstock, frequently uses the phrase a lot of when she references the stock in Ragstock at 9 W. Superior St. in Duluth. She is not exaggerating. As you walk in the store, you will realize that that phraseology is an accurate description of the large variety offered to customers. Another phrase she frequently uses in reference to that stock is for everyone. Yes, at first, you will think that it caters to college students of ages 18 to 26 years. As you continue to browse, you will notice that the stock is for everyone of all ages, with different needs and interests, of both genders and with excitement and pleasure in their hearts and minds. Ragstock has a wide variety of items that people cannot find anywhere else. Lots of costumes, lots of basics, lots of jackets, lots of thermos, lots of vintage, and lots of fashion [specialty] items, Semborski said. Customers can find both new and used items at Ragstock. Mike Finn, born and raised in Superior, WI but now living in Minneapolis, MN, owns the Ragstock stores throughout the Midwest. In 1989, he opened the first Ragstock store in Duluth at 7 West Superior St.. He decided in 2011 to move the store in Duluth, but keep it on West Superior Street because it is an easy location to find and is in a very busy part of City that has the center of the DTA bus service. He wanted to keep Ragstocks customer base but yet offer things and experiences not found in Miller Mall. It is in an ideal location close to restaurants and nightly entertainment. It is open to workers in the downtown area that use their noon hour or after-work hours to shop without having to go to Miller Mall. It is a central point for everyone for the workers in the downtown area, tourists shopping and staying at Canal Park, and local people in the Hillside. As Kat said, We want to keep the integrity of the

Ragstock moves one storefront down on West Superior Street.

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downtown, the heart of the City. They not only want to keep the integrity of Duluths downtown but also want to keep the character of the building that they inhabit. In Ragstock, you will find the brick walls and tin ceiling of the original building. Where other walls are used, Kat chose a warm, gentle orange paint, which will feel particularly good to see during a January blizzard or deep freeze. When you are downtown to work or for a cup of coffee, meal, or entertainment, stop at Ragstock to see a lot of stock with a great

variety and to especially meet Kat, a very personable store manager. Ragstock is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m From October 13, 2011 through October 31, 2011 Ragstock will have extended hours for the Halloween season: Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with associates available to help you select your costumes.

Continued from Page 1 F. Rodney Paine was appointed as manager of the city of Duluths park department in December 1925. At the time of Paines appointment, S. F. Snively, another well known Duluth name, was mayor of Duluth. This was a time in history when the city had been acquiring park property for 70 years. Most of the citys holdings in 1925, which totaled approximately 2,500 acres, were acquired in the early 1920s. At that point, over 800 acres of this had been donated by its loyal citizens, while they were still living. Some examples of this generosity are B. J. Enger, who gave $50,000 cash for the purchase of 320 acres which became Enger Park, Congdon Park, 40 acres, given by C. A. Congdon, Thomas A. Merritts gift of four 40 acre parks, a 30 acre park and a 20 acre park in memorial to his prominent uncles, and the gift of 70 acres of park land on the Lester River by Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Prindle. The St. Louis County Historical Society was the fortunate recipient of a large donation of artifacts and archival material from the Paine-Williams family in early

2010. Paine was born in Duluth in 1889 and graduated from Princeton University in 1912. He also graduated from the Yale Forest School in 1914. This involved considerable time spent in the field in the Adirondacks, northeastern Pennsylvania, and Mississippi and Louisiana. His onthe-job education also included observation of logging, growth studies, fire protection, topographical mapping, and handling crews, in Californias redwood forests, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, many places in Minnesota, and New Mexico, with the U. S. Engineers. The Society has many photographs of Paines adventures with the National Forest Service in Montana and Idaho, as well as detailed personal photojournalistic accounts of his trips in many other parts of the country and world. Rodney Paine was very concerned with the trees of Duluth and the establishment of a tree nursery, which was eventually established in Fond du Lac. Paine, while superintendent of Jay Cooke State Park (3,400 acres) and Superintendent of Parks of Duluth (over 2,500 acres of natural forest park) supervised the planting of

some 150,000 trees from seedlings to trees ten inches in diameter. He also worked as the Superintendent of the Jay Cook State Park from 1917 1931, with a leave of absence during WWI. Paine spent most of his life in Duluth. I found it interesting that Lincoln Park, 48 acres but seemingly larger because of its lengthy layout along Miller Creek from Skyline parkway to West 3rd Street, has been in existence since 1890, when it was called Garfield Park. Horse-drawn rides along Skyline Parkway, and a dance hall were some of its early features. Then, as now, it was a popular place with neighborhood residents, with children attracted to its wading pool and roller-skating rink. The rink and dance hall burned down, it is believed, in the 1920s. In 1933 the large, iconic, fieldstone pavilion was built by the WPA crews, used for concerts, plays and political campaign speeches. There are also many little known, some virtually hidden, parks in Duluth. Some of them are within the Hillsiders area. For example, when youre on Skyline, just west of 29th Avenue West, youre actually in Lyman Park, 2 acres surrounding the Drive. Another

little known park is Central Park, an extremely rocky and rugged 31 acres just above Point of Rocks at 1st Street from 14th to 17th Avenues West, with a spectacular view. Id like to close this small piece on our citys beautiful parks with a plea for all of the Hillsiders readers who use and value them to let Mayor Ness and every member of the City Council know this, as they begin wrangling with the proposed budgets. Proposed cuts to the park system, which I, and many of you, consider to be an essential service for our quality of life, will result in poor maintenance and deterioration. Email address: council@duluth.mn.gov. Anyone interested in learning more about the Paine-Williams family collection should contact our Collections Manager, Milissa Brooks-Ojibway at milissa@ thehistorypeople.org or Dan Hartman (yes, also the City Councilor) at dhartman@vetshall.org. Susan Schwanekamp is the Editor of the St. Louis County Historical Societys newsletter Rootprints, Executive Assistant, and Traveling Exhibits Manager

Outdoors
By eric norland

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Astronomy: What if the Sun Stopped Shining?

While you are seated in a Hillside restaurant enjoying a fine meal and beverage, or waiting for your laundry, take a moment to ponder the impossible. If the sun were to stop shining at this instant, how long would we have until its light went out? This is a question that has been pondered by many a great mind. Around the year 300 B.C., Aristotle thought that the sun was a very concentrated disc of fire that existed just above the clouds. He did not know what caused the fire, but believed it had some kind of spirit that influenced man. Then around the year 100A.D., Ptolemy, a Roman astronomer who lived in Alexandria, Egypt thought that the sun was about 12 inches across and moved its way from east to west during the day and tunneled its way back to the east at night. This kind of thinking went on until the time of Galileo in 1620 and his telescopic studies of the sun. He determined that the sun was very far away and that our planet and all of the other planets orbited the sun. He believed that the sun was at the center of the solar system, just as Copernicus had theorized in 1560. In the year 1700, Sir Isaac Newton thought the light from the sun would extinguish immediately if it went out at this instant. Eventually it was Albert Einstein in the early 1900s who pondered this question for many years. He used information from astronomers to determine the distance to the sun and finally found the answer after 10 years of research. He calculated that the sun was 93 million miles away and it would take eight and a half minutes for its light to reach us, as light travels at 186,000 miles per second. Einstein contemplated that if the suns light did suddenly disappear, the suns gravity would instantly be vanished as well, and both would reach the earth at the same amount of time. Thus, if the sun went out, the earth would be suddenly dark, there would not be any moonlight, nor any light from the planets, because they reflect light from the sun. The stars, however would continue to shine, as they are light years away from the sun. Now if the sun did disappear, then the earth would be sent on a straight line path into deep interstellar space. It would no longer orbit the sun. It would be loosed from the suns gravity and on its own. It is possible that it could collide with the moon, if the moon was in the right orientation, though this would be extremely rare. The earth could also collide with other planets, but there is a great deal of space between the planets. While the earth would continue to rotate, it would immediately start to cool off and shed its atmosphere as it evaporated into outer space. In about 48 hours all of life on earth would begin to feel the bitter minus 450 degree temperatures of deep space. The earth itself would be warm for about one week, but eventually everything would freeze up. There would be no survivors of this catastrophe, not even sea creatures such as the whales. No matter what actions were taken, nobody would live through this, except those lucky (or unlucky) few who would be able to board a spacecraft that launched into space. But that would be a very difficult journey, because it would take about 150,000 years to get to the nearest star, using modern technology. They most likely would suffer the same fate as the rest. If the sun went out, every thing in the solar system would cease and freeze up. The gas giant planets such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune would freeze solid. Sure, there would be a few diehard creatures holed up in air supplied containers and perhaps heated with nuclear power. But they would ultimately be starved of air, food and heat and suffer the same fate. So when you think of how much importance you put on your daily actions, such as your alarm clock sounding, taking a hot shower, shaving or putting on make up, hearing your car starting, eating a nice breakfast, making Facebook connections etc, etc, you can see that they pale compared to the importance of the sun. And then things can get even more profound. No matter how hard anybody prayed, nor whatever divinity they prayed too, if the sun went out, the end of the world would come. All of the foods we love to eat, the TV we love to watch, the laughter we enjoy, the merry acts we pursue would soon stop forever. This makes one wonder how well we understand the importance of the sun and how little credit we give to it. We humans tend to think in terms of human centric thinking. We think that this world is here for our use. We take for granted the suns rising and setting. We think that a higher power would somehow take care of us. But the truth is, we are at the mercy of the cosmos, if it did do such a thing. The other interesting point is that we can survive without so many things, so many higher powers even without love, but we positively cannot survive without the sun. We can eliminate so many of our human needs, go without food for many days, deny our wants and desires, but eliminate the sun, and we are finished. This then brings us to the amazing fact that ancient man worshipped the sun as a god. Almost every culture did this. The Egyptians worshipped Ra, the Mexicans had Quetzacoatal, the native Americans had sun gods, the Persians had Mithra, the Jews had Psalm 84:11, (The Lord is a sun), the Phoenicians had Baal, the Greeks Helios, the Romans Apollo, the Druids Bel, the Christians the light of the world and India has Surya. A cynical mind might question why bring this up if it would never happen. One might further suggest not talking about such a thing as this. Yet we humans are capable of evaluating and understanding so many facets about life, and especially those things which are hard to fathom, as they can lead us to new ways of thinking and appreciating. Finally, do not be alarmed, the sun will not disappear in our lifetime. It will go on shining for another 5 billion years. Then it will swell up, engulf the earth and puff off its outer shell, leaving behind only a white dwarf star the size of the earth. By then, all signs of anything human will have long disappeared. Now, go on out into the bright sunshine and say hello to a stranger.

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Lady Ocalats Astrology

By Lady ocalat

That magical burnt orange time of year is here again. Time for hot cider and roaring fires and maybe a stroll in the woods to take in the wonder of nature at this precious, but fleeting time of year. Time, too, for all of you to take stock of your supplies, and lay in a good plenty of firewood if the need is there. Just as nature prepares for the coming winter, so do we, internally, take stock of where we are and where we have been in our lives. The full Moon in Aries on the 11 th this month is sometimes called the Blood Moon. It is the divine impulse that inspires creativity. This Moon highlights individuality and working on developing your skills and talents. Happy Halloween and Samhain to everyone. This time of year marks the passage of the year, and remembering and honoring those that have passed during the year and years before. This is the time to clean the graves of your ancestors and make right any debts you may still owe. ARIES (April 20-May 20) The Full Moon is in Aries this monthfocusing on your personal mission in life. Theres a lot to be said for internal restructuring. You havent been too happy with yourself lately, so DO something about it. If anyone can revamp themselves, its you! Try a new hairstyle or take up a daily walk. Your energy has been a little low, but that will change! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your love of good food is starting to show! You have been a little self-indulgent lately, and feeling a bit guilty about it afterwards, which makes you grumpy. not your usual self. How about throwing a party for your friends? Youll secretly say its for them, but any excuse for yourself, right?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You possess an always youthful charm; something your friends and family LOVE about you. Keep your versatile and logical mind busy this month, or you risk applying it to cunning and fraud. Saturday the 15th should prove interesting for youa day where you will be juggling way more tasks than usual! CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your focus will be on home and family and the like. This should be the year of your big Holiday get together. Quit putting it off! You love to entertain and bring out all the stops, so dive in head first and watch how everyone responds. You hate to throw out anything, but maybe a trip to Goodwill is in order. Try to simplify your life. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Instead of causing a scene for the attention you crave, and secretly feel you deserve, how about externalizing your flair for drama in more positive ways new clothes, spoiling friends, organizing trips, etc.. Leos spend like crazy, so watch your wallet! VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) You risk building up a psychological barrier which will make you seem stand-offish. Work on proper balance by doing work with others, and try being a better friend to those in your inner circle. Your natural personality can be charming, and this Fall should prove eventful in the LOVE department. LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22) Happy Birthday, Libra! You may appear lazy, because you havent made your mind up yet! What looks like inactivity to those around you is merely a pause between one activity and the next! This is the time to ask for that raise from your boss, because your charm is at an all-time high. Stop saying, Its not fair! You

are over using the phrase, and frankly nothing is ever fair enough for you! SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Happy Birthday, Scorpio! You have a great inner strength that causes you to have enormous quantities of endurance! You will battle endlessly to win. The Eagle was sometimes used as a symbol for your signremember the movie Hancock? The Eagle attacked its prey, but was able to soar away, so to speak. Try staying awhile in one place, and learn to forgive those you think have slighted you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) You are the most claustrophobic sign in the zodiac! Get out on the open road this month. You love to drive, dont you? Hitting the road around the 29th or 30th of this month will satisfy your cravings to be a free spirit. You certainly arent the worrying king, and sometimes you can be the biggest optimist in the group.not a bad trait if you ask me! CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) You are such a great business person at heart! Try changing jobs or branching out into a new field. If you dont feel you are in your correct setting, change now before too much time passes. Your great sense of humor will see you through it allmaybe a stand-up comic job? Just kidding! AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) You really dont care what others think, do you? Well, in your defense, you usually are ahead of your time. What people interpret as broadmindedness is usually just indifference on your part. You love it when people ask your opinion, but typically make them suffer as a result. You have an aloof glamour that is fascinating and dynamic, but not warm and endearing.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) You need a hero! The need to identify with a source of inspiration is critical to you. Sometimes this is your lover, boss, or spiritual advisor. In any case, dont forget you can be your own hero and rise above the fears and presumed difficulties life presents you. It seems you are easily confused lately. Dont worry! This will pass as you come to realize the enormous potential you hold inside of you! REMEMBER Time passes slowly when we are young, but as we grow older the days and months and years speed by, almost in a blink. Make sure to enjoy these beautiful Autumn days, so fleeting and so amazing. People travel miles to see the bounty of nature we may take for granted. The Big Lake Superior and the beautiful maples and oaks and poplars. Prepare your home for winter, prepare yourself for the dark time of the year. Enjoy the solitude of your surroundings and the company of good friends. Appreciate those moments that capture the charm of the Northland. You are indeed blessed. 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, Minnesota), and can be reached for readings and classes at 218-722-2240, or through her website: www.ladyocalat.com

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Thank you for another great year at HillFest!

A very special thank you to: Our hard-working, dedicated planners, volunteers and supporters of HillFest The City of Duluth for its continued support in the planning and execution of this great event East Hillside and Central Hillside Community Clubs for their passionate support of HillFest Whole Foods Co-op for the overwhelming support and staff help in the planning and logistics of the event and the Tofu Toss Twins Bar for hosting HillFests first Street Dance DJ Kevin Craig, 2One8, American Rebels, Billy Southern, Poetic Chain and Prince Paul and the Conscious Party for their great music Last Chance Liquor for their support and use of their property The fantastic living mural artists for their enthusiastic work And of course, to our friendly neighbors in the Hillside and all of our great sponsors!

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