All of the National Night Out events held in Dayton’s Bluff on August 6 were very successful.  The interaction with the Police and Fire Departments was outstanding.  Each event reported good conversations between citizens and police officers and fire fighters. The kids liked the fire engine.  Father and son teams admired the motorcycles.  The K9 and mounted patrol were great hits with all ages. See more photos.
   A neighborhood in the Mounds Park area had a Garden Tour as part of their National Night Out event. This year most of the kid’s games involved water, which was great on a hot night.  As always, neighbors mingled with neighbors and got to meet people who they had not previously known. People are already talking about next year’s events.  For more information call 651-772-2075.

   The 2002 Minnesota Folk Festival will be held in Indian Mounds Park on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22. It will run from 10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. each day.  Songwriting Contest performances are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
   Ten different performances make for a full two days of great folk music entertainment. In the park will be food booths offering all kinds of choices for the hungry and thirsty participants and public. Located nearby will be crafters selling their wares. There will also be workshops on various subjects throughout the day plus the 4th Annual New Folk Songwriting Contest. 
   The Festival is free but a donation of 2 non-perishable food shelf items would be appreciated.
Headliners include John Gorka, Lynn Miles, Vance Gilbert, Tim Eriksen, Café Accordion Orchestra, Bells of the North, Laura MacKenzie, Lehto & Wright, and Bill Isles. Plus, up to 30 finalists of the 4th Annual New Folk Songwriting Contest will be performing their original material throughout the weekend. 
   Visitors are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy two days of music and fun. No glass or outside alcohol will be allowed. 
   Sponsors include: the City of Saint Paul, Capital City Partnership, and the Saint Paul Convention &Visitors Bureau. This activity is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council through an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature. 
   For more information, call the Minnesota Folk Festival at (651) 292-4900 or e-mail Mnfolkfestival@aol.com, or visit us at www.minnesotafolkfestival.org.

Dayton's Bluff Neighborhood Clean Up

   On Saturday, September 14, 2002 the Dayton’s Bluff Annual Neighborhood Clean Up will be held from 9:00 a.m to noon at Johnson Parkway and Hudson Road in the old Johnson Bros. parking lot.  Please note that this is a new location.  It’s time to clean up your yards and homes and get ready for the clean up.  For more information about the clean up check www.daytonsbluff.org/2002Cleanup.html. Volunteers are needed to help with the clean up.  Call 651-772-2075. 
   DO NOT BRING APPLIANCES TO THE CLEAN UP.  On Monday, September 16, 2002 J.R.’s Appliance Disposal will be doing a special curb side appliance pick up in Dayton’s Bluff.  The cost is $25.00 for one appliance, plus $10.00 for each additional appliance and an additional $10.00 for each air conditioner ($35.00). 
   All you have to do is call J.R.’s and sign up for this special pick up.  They will let you know the cost for your appliances.  Then make sure you have your old appliances on the curb on the morning of September 16th.  Call Joan at J.R.’s at 651-454-9215.

Mounds Park Association Meets September 17

   The Mounds Park Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17th in the banquet room at Obb's, 1347 Burns Avenue at Clarence. Agenda will include District Council representation, Marian Center expansion project update, Minnesota Folk Festival information, and park issue updates. For more information contact Al Clausen at (651) 774-3647 or moundspark@earthlink.net.

JOY Before and After School Program

   A safe and reliable place for your children before and after school may bring "Joy" to your family during troubled times. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 665 Forest at Margaret Street, began a school age care program this summer and will offer it to K-4th grade students this fall. Sessions run Mondays from 7-9 a.m. and after school from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Bus service may be available to and from your child's school. 
   If you live on the East Side of St. Paul or work downtown and your child attends a school that does not offer school age care, this may be what you need to bring joy and peace of mind to your family. 
   This new extended program for school age care was added to Bethlehem's already successful Preschool and Childcare program. With over 30 years of experience, JOY is a licensed facility offering Christ centered, multi-cultural, educationally sound and affordable care for 3 to 5 year olds. If you have not considered Joy for your family, call Carol at 651-771-6982. There are still a few openings for the new school session. 
 

Children enjoy the JOY school age care program.

The Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour

  Enjoy miles of traffic-free cycling at the Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour on Sunday, September 15, 2002.  More than 6,000 cyclists are expected to participate in the eighth annual Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour.  Two scenic routes of 15 and 31 miles allow traffic-free cycling along the mighty Mississippi River.  Almost all of the long route and 11 miles of the short route will be closed to traffic.  The ride starts and ends at the University of St. Thomas campus, located at the corner of Cretin and Summit Avenues in Saint Paul. 
   The Saint Paul Classic is a once-a-year opportunity to bike without traffic on the city’s most scenic roads.  The 31-mile route circles the city and links Lake Como, Lake Phalen and Indian Mounds Park via the Bruce Vento Regional Trail and roads along the Mississippi River.  Families and historic architecture fans will enjoy the shorter 15-mile route as it passes by the mansions of Summit Avenue and Ramsey Hill.  Hundreds of volunteers provide ride support and Saint Paul Police are stationed at major intersections. 
   The Saint Paul Classic is also a showcase for tasty local snacks and global musical acts. Neighborhood bakeries, coffee shops and natural food co-ops provide delicious refreshments for breaks along the route.  Live music is featured at all four rest stops and on the main stage at the University of St. Thomas.  This year organizers have added music from South America (Nube), West Africa (Sunplug’d featuring Wanaku) and the American heartland (Minnesota’s most venerable bluegrass band, The Middle Spunk Creek Boys).  Charlie Maguire, Irv Williams, Machinery Hill, Mark Stillman and Cyril Paul’s Calypso Monarchs round out what has become one of the Twin Cities’ best outdoor music festivals.
   Proceeds from the Saint Paul Classic benefit the Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting energy conservation. 
   For a free brochure phone the HOTLINE at 952-882-3180.  Registration forms can be printed from the Web Site.  Register on-line with a credit card at www.active.com.
   Major sponsors of the Saint Paul Classic include the Pioneer Press/Twin Cities.com, Black Bear Crossings, KBEM Jazz 88, and the Federal Executive Board of Minnesota.  The Saint Paul Classic is produced by the Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium.

First Lutheran Plans First Annual Carnival

   First Lutheran Church at 463 Maria Ave. is having their First Annual Carnival on Saturday, September 7, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
   This fund-raiser is to help with the costs of our youth programs. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Our Carnival is for family, friends, neighbors, and people of all ages. 
   Activities will include lots of fun games, a magic show and prizes. There will be a food stand, even popcorn and donuts!
   We have some great gifts for our raffle and you don't have to be present to win. 
Our raffle drawing includes:
A hot air balloon ride ($180 value)
A certificate from Home Value - $100 
A bicycle
Restaurant certificates 
Items donated by the Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, NHL and Saints 
And many more prizes
   Come and have some fun. Don't forget to bring the kids. It should be fun for everyone 
See you at the Carnival.
 

Architectural Salvage Company Rescues and Revitalizes Home's Treasures
By Cassandra Moe

   NW Architectural Salvage is a business based on the lifelong principles of its proprietors, Shirley Eggers and her son Paul Manly.  Eggers’ father taught his family that careful use of resources was a key component of the good life.  Shirley and Paul have been rescuing and revitalizing salvage treasures for ten years at their 2000 square foot showroom. 
   They deal in a wide range of house materials, lighting and hardware.  Their specialty, however, is vintage lighting.  They currently have more than 200 chandeliers and sconces produced between 1900 and 1950, as well as reproductions of vintage fixtures.  A large part of their business is the polishing, lacquering and rewiring of electrical fixtures that they sell and those brought in by customers. 
   According to one customer passing by, NW Architectural Salvage’s prices are among the best in town.
   Eggers’ business ethic is twofold: meet the needs of the customers and keep quality materials from filling our landfills.  She delights in making the connection between the proverbial “one man’s trash and another man’s treasure.”  And if she can’t make the connection she’ll do her best to refer your to someone who can.  She has a long list of colleagues that have related businesses such as refinishing, woodworking, porcelain repair and glass work. 
   Eggers says than when customers come in for the first time it is usually to do research and get ideas.  Her advice to home restoration weekend warriors is, “Go home and measure, count and make a list.”  If you ask, payment for a sale that is paid by check will be put on hold for three days while you decide if the item is right for your project.  There is no re-stocking fee.
   NW Architectural Salvage is located at 981 Selby Avenue (651-644-9270; 651-227-0382). The hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12-6 p.m., Wednesday 12-4 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m

"Wish List" for the Marian Center

Wooden Clock with Big Numbers
Hutch for Dining Room on 2nd Floor
Donations of Art Work for the 2nd Floor Hallways
   If you would like to donate any of the above items or make any other type of donation, please call Marcy Koren at (651) 771-2914. You can also come by the Marian Center at 200 Earl Street, Saint Paul.

Volunteer at the Marian Center

Church Escort 
To help assist residents to and from the chapel
Pets Visits
Bring a dog or cat to visit with the residents
1:1 Companion
Visit, read or write letters for residents
Music/Entertainer
Play the piano, organ or any musical instrument for residents’ enjoyment
   If you are interested in joining our wonderful team of volunteers, please call Robert E Johnstone at (651) 771-2914 and say, "I would like to volunteer!"

Dayton's Bluff Family Resource Center Helps Children in School

   The Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus Family Resource Center wants to help children succeed in school by assisting in removing barriers to learning by providing access to family and student support services.  It offers a friendly place for parents to meet, gather information, and become involved in their child’s schooling.
   The Family Resource Center offers a welcoming meeting place for families, programs that assist students and families, and drop-in child care for specific events.
   The Center provides referral services to housing services, health insurance and services, job information and food shelves.
   Resources at the Center include children’s books and videos, computers and telephone use.
   Check with the Family Resource Center for information on the following programs: culturally specific parent groups, Families Reading Together for Fun, Family Involvement Days, cultural celebrations and new parent orientations.
   The Family Resource Center is located to the right of the entry at Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School.  Please come and find out why the Family Resource Center is called the heart of the school.  Phone: 651-290-7071. Fax: 651-771-3428.

Hands of Peace Celebration Set for September 11 at Trinity Catholic

  Mrs. Sandra Krekeler, Principal of Trinity Catholic School, recently announced a special day of Peace Making at the school. This event will start at the 9:30 a.m. School Mass on Sept. 11 and will be followed (at about 10:20) by a special ceremony on the Church parking lot where Officer Ron Ryan, Jr. was gunned down on Aug. 28, 1994. Everyone is the neighborhood is invited to attend. 
   "Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me." The words of this song can be sung over and over again but does it take hold within us? At Trinity Catholic School we are putting action with these words in our theme for the year "Hands of Peace." We will celebrate who we are as a people living in this community at this time. We are pro-active in our endeavors to reach the children and show them ways to be at peace with themselves, their families and in their communities. 
   Our initiative is derived from the mission of our school and its focus on children, respect for all people along with self-esteem and self-discipline. We have developed a Peace curriculum that teaches about being a team and learning how to resolve conflicts by problem solving and mediation. Our discipline policy centers on our choices and actions both academic and social in nature. In the center of this policy is how to cooperate and join in the process of mutual communication and understanding. 
   On Wednesday, September 11th, we will come together as a community to commit ourselves to being peacemakers. The theme "Hands of Peace" will be the symbol of what we plan to accomplish throughout the year. Every student, faculty member and community member is invited to join us in our effort.
   We will be placing our handprints on a board and signing our names. This is the physical representation of our commitment to work toward peace in our school, homes and community. These boards will also have the word PEACE written in five different languages that represent our community population. The notion of peace does not start or stop at the school door but must extend itself to everyone. We all become the models and this is a reminder everyday to think about how I will be a peacemaker today. 
   It is a true reminder because all of the boards will be hung around the fence of the church parking lot, in a place where a young officer lost his life in trying to make this a safe neighborhood. Every time someone comes to our school, goes to church, passes this parking lot or comes to a meeting in our buildings, they will be reminded about this place of peace. 
   One of us can make a difference but all of us can make changes all in the name of peace.

New Faces at Trinity Catholic

   Trinity Catholic School will start the school year with some new faces. 
   Mrs. Rani Hayden will be the new Grade 4 teacher at Trinity this year as an additional Grade 4 classroom is opened. Ms. Christine McGrath will be the new Middle School Language Arts teacher. 
   School begins for Grades 1-8 on Tuesday, September 3, Kindergarten on Thursday, September 5. 
   Start times at Trinity will be 9:05 a.m. with dismissal at 3:35 p.m. 
   For more information contact the school at our Web Site www.trinity-catholic.org or call 651-776-2763.

District 4 Community Council Candidates Wanted

   The Dayton’s Bluff District 4 Community Council election will be held in October.  The deadline to file as a candidate is 4:00 p.m. on September 16. Candidates who file an application by the deadline will be on the October ballot and have their names and background information placed on the election page of the Dayton’s Bluff website and in printed material distributed to residents of Dayton’s Bluff prior to the election.  Write-in candidates on election day are also permitted. 
   Any Dayton’s Bluff resident 18 years or older is eligible to vote for At-Large candidates and candidates from their own Subdistrict. 
   All candidates must be 18 years or older and, except for At-Large positions, must be residents of Dayton’s Bluff.  At-Large representatives can be anyone who resides, owns property, owns a business or operates a business in Dayton’s Bluff. 
   Twelve of 18 seats will be filled by the election. The following seats are open: 
   At-Large - Entire Dayton’s Bluff area (one seat open): 
   Subdistrict A – Bounded by Forest, 6th, Johnson Parkway and the railroad tracks to the north (three seats open) 
   Subdistrict B – Lower Bluff, west of Forest or Mendota (three seats open) 
   Subdistrict C – Bounded by Mendota, Hudson Road, Johnson Parkway and 6th St. (three seats open) 
   Subdistrict D – South of I-94, including Mounds Park, and east of Johnson Parkway to Birmingham (two seats open)

Why Become a Candidate?
   Serving on the board of directors of the Dayton’s Bluff District Council is a great way to make a positive contribution to your community. Many St. Paul neighborhoods have a history of growing their leadership out of the local district council.  Many elected officials, including City Council members, School Board members, County Commissioners, and several Mayors, have their civic roots in district councils. 
   At their best, this type of local community improvement organization can turn a neighborhood around. 
   Here are some of the issues the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council is working on. 
   * Increasing green space in Dayton’s Bluff. 
   * Advocating for better public school performance.
   * Reducing neighborhood blight and problem properties. 
   * Decreasing urban pollution (dirty air, airplane noise, litter, etc.). 
   * Decreasing crime.
   * Advocating for arts and culture in Dayton’s Bluff.
   If you strongly identify with any of these issues, you may want to consider getting involved with the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council. 
   Dayton’s Bluff District Four Community Council Board members can expect to contribute 4 to 8 hours each month.  This includes two regular meetings per month – once as a nonprofit board and once to discuss community issues.  Board members are also expected to get involved in projects and issues. 
   The deadline to file as a candidate is 4:00 p.m. September 16, although write-in candidacies are also permitted.  Please call 772-2075 for more information or visit the Community Council’s web site election page at www.DaytonsBluff.org/councilelections.html. 

Time to Sign Up for E.C.F.E

   Early Childhood Family Education (E.C.F.E.) classes begin in September. Dayton's Bluff offers several different E.C.F.E classes such as: Preparing for Kindergarten, African American Heritage, Birth to 5 years, Spanish speaking, and Birth to 3 years. Some classes meet in the morning, some in the afternoon and some in the evening. 
   E.C.F.E. classes most often begin with activities for parents and children together in the children's classroom. Parents then separate from their children and join together for a discussion group led by a Parent Educator. While parents are in discussion, the children continue to participate in activities facilitated by an Early Childhood Teacher. 
   E.C.F.E. offers information, support, and the opportunity for friendship with other parents. These quality classes are led by experienced, knowledgeable staff. Blue class catalogs were recently mailed to St. Paul residents. They are also available at local libraries. 
   Registration day is Wednesday, September 4, 2002. 10 a.m. - Noon and 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
   Dayton's Bluff Elementary School is located at 800 Conway Street. Call 651-293-5343 to speak with the Dayton's Bluff E.C.F.E. staff. 
   Come and enjoy E.C.F.E. at Dayton's Bluff.

Meet with Police

   The Eastern District Police host a monthly meeting with community members to listen to and address people’s concerns about crime and other issues on the East Side. 
   The community meetings are held at the Eastern District police office at 722 Payne on the corner of  Payne and Minnehaha Avenues on the third Friday of each month at 9:30 am and on the preceding Thursday at 6:30 pm.
   Please join your neighbors and the police at either the Thursday evening or Friday morning meeting. 

The meeting schedule for the remainder of 2002 is:
September: Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 pm and on Friday, September 20 at 9:30 am
October: Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 pm and on Friday, October 18 at 9:30 am
November: Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm and on Friday, November 15 at 9:30 am
December: Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 pm and on Friday, December 20 at 9:30 am

Dayton’s Bluff Memories and Musings
By Steve Trimble

   The Minnesota Historical Society has almost every newspaper that has ever been published in Minnesota, including quite a few from our local area. Some of them, such as the East Side Leader and the East Side Journal, were around for several years; others, like the East Side Tribune and the East St Paul Times, lasted only a few issues. 
   So what was life like in Dayton’s Bluff a generation or two ago? Many of the issues that people cared about are still important today—a concern for safety and a demand that governments provide neighborhood amenities.  Since we recently had our Neighborhood Night Out, a look at crime concerns may be the place to start.
   A 1917 issue of the Leader had a lengthy article and comment that was spurred by the “arrest of two more boys” from the East Side. They were said to be “part of a gang that had robbed small stores and saloons in a systematic manner.” Was there an epidemic of lawlessness?  “Almost every week one gang of young rough-necks or another from this section of the city is taken to the county attorney’s office or police court for a hearing,” the paper lamented.
   What was to be done? “They are fearless”, the article stated, “these boys who want to be ‘tough guys.’”  Rather than just call for punishment, the weekly wanted the cause of the disorder to be examined.  Maybe we can take a hint from them and put a little more effort into prevention.  So what was behind it all?   Their choice of “hang outs!”
   “Have you ever watched where they go?” the paper asked. “Invariably to a pool hall.” Policy makers today love to mention statistics—nothing new. “Statistics show that the majority of crime committed by men under twenty five years of age is due directly to pool hall experiences,” the reporter said, without revealing his sources.
   There were too many pool halls with too much gambling in them, the Leader suggested.  “Close up about half of them” and things would get better. “While it distasteful to have to do anything like that in a small community like East St. Paul, every district there must put a stop limit on the wave of juvenile crime committed here.”
   So now that there are no more pool halls in the community has juvenile crime disappeared?  What do you readers think?
   Is it my imagination or does it seem that we have more than our share of drivers who rapidly roar down our residential streets?  It appears it may be part of the area’s heritage. The East Side Journal of Oct 16, 1924 covered a big meeting that almost filled the Odd Fellows Hall, once located at East 7th and Reaney.  It was headed by the Dayton’s Bluff Property Owners Association, a group that was formed to fight for area improvements.
   They had often confronted safety issues and were concerned with a growing concern with public safety as more and more people bought cars. The meeting concluded that everyone needed to help “in an effort to eliminate the automobile speeder from the streets.” Like the block club efforts of today, police then stressed the “necessity of citizens cooperating” and turning in violators.
   Today’s block clubs are told to use their powers of observation to help stop crime. It was no different seventy years ago when an 11-year-old girl helped solve the robbery of the C.J. Rudeen Grocery at 1121 E. Minnehaha.  Loretta Pulver of 1111 Fauquier  (today’s Bush Street) was walking by the store and saw the robbers leave.  The girl took note of the license plate and gave the number to the police when they arrived.  The officers soon apprehended 19 year old Robert Conklin as he parked in front of 917 Euclid. He professed his innocence (what else is new?) but two guns were found in the car.  His accomplice, 17-year-old Leonard Carlson of 997 Euclid, was later arrested downtown.
   Someone who I talked to recently was amazed by what they thought was an excessive number of dogs in the Dayton’s Bluff area—the bigger the better many seem to think. Ever notice a lot of barking when you take a walk?  Whatever your opinion, here are a couple of vintage vignettes about our furry friends.
   A 1916 issue of the East Side Star reported that Mrs. W. J. Westphal of 622 Cherry escaped contracting rabies from her dog that had “gone mad.” When the owner “attempted to quiet the pet after it had acted strangely in her home, it bit her finger, inflicting a deep wound.” 
   The dog died in captivity and the public health people found that the dog was infected with “hydrophobia,” a popular name for the disease. Mrs. Westphal went to the Pasteur Institute at the state college and was given the treatment that apparently saved her from the dreaded disease. The bite had healed “and she is thought to be out of danger.” 
   A final doggie delight continues the saga of Swede Hollow that has been started in earlier articles. It seems that whenever I read the old papers, the Hollow is mentioned, and the short-lived papers were no exception. One of them included a report in 1931 about George Hardy, described as  “a tailor of Swede Hollow.” When he collapsed on the street one hot day, his last thoughts were for his little dog, John. 
   According to the reports, the fallen man, aware of his condition, called a nearby neighborhood boy over and made a final request.  “Run tell Mrs. Donnelley to care of John when I am gone.”   The woman in question lived next to Mr. Hardy.  John was, in fact, taken in by Mrs. Donnelly who did her best to comfort the animal. Nonetheless, the dog “howled all day and night long.” The next day George Hardy died of what doctors described as “an apoplexy.”

Calling All Artists

   The Dayton’s Bluff Community Council is putting together an Arts and Culture Directory for the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood. It will include names and contact information for artists living or working in or near Dayton’s Bluff.  The finished directory will be available in both printed and online versions.
   “Artist” is being defined here in the broadest sense of the word.  It includes painters, sculptors, pottery makers, actors, singers, musicians, magicians, comedians, photographers, movie/video makers, acrobats, jugglers, ventriloquists, writers, poets, glass blowers and candlestick makers.
   If we’ve forgotten something or if you don’t fit into one of these categories, make up one of your own.  We are being very liberal about the arts. Both amateurs and professionals will be listed.
   A second part of the directory will include arts related organizations.  These can include singing groups, dance troupes, rock bands, theater groups, church choirs and barbershop quartets. Once again, if your organization doesn’t fit, don’t quit.  Make up a new category.
   A final section of the directory will list facilities where arts and cultural activities can be held.  These might include theaters, parks, school gyms (with or without a stage), church halls or any other large room, parking lot or cave. They can be available on a free or rental basis.
   If you think that you, your organization or facility should be included in the Dayton’s Bluff Arts and Culture Directory, please call Karin DuPaul at 651-772-2075 or email her at Karin@DaytonsBluff.org.  Be prepared with all relevant information.

Start Your Own Business

   Have you ever wanted to start your own business?  Or, have you started one and are realizing that you need more education to make it successful?  If so, sign up for the Dayton’s Bluff Neighborhood Entrepreneur Training and Support Program.  This program helps start-up and young businesses on the East Side.  All East Side entrepreneurs are welcome. The next class will start in September.
   Class training lasts approximately 16 weeks and includes topics such as operations management, marketing, financial management, one to one assistance with creating a successful business, and preparing a business plan.  Those who successfully complete the course and locate their businesses in target neighborhoods are eligible for ongoing business support services. 
   Some of the businesses that people who took the course have started include graphics, photography, food service, restoration of wood furniture and works of art, custom floral design for weddings and events, and exterior and interior painting.  The course is sponsored by the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council and the Neighborhood Development Center.  There is a small registration fee based on a sliding fee scale.  The next session will start in September and class size is limited.  Please call Karin at 772-2075 for an application.

Dayton's Bluff Take a Hike

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

Helping Children with the September 11 Anniversary

   It is important to recognize that adults often influence how children see the world.  With the upcoming anniversary of September 11, it is also important to recognize that adults’ actions will impact how children view the tragedy, their lives and the world. 
   Parents and teachers, as primary adult contacts for children, have an essential role in the impact of the anniversary of this event. United Way offers these tips for helping children on the anniversary of September 11. 
   Stay calm. Children, especially young children who may not understand what's going on, can sense your worries. By staying calm, you help them to remain calm and not overreact. 
   Maintain a normal routine. Ensure that children are getting enough to eat and appropriate amounts of rest.  Remain flexible, however, and don't force them if they appear overwhelmed. Keep in mind that they are also adjusting to another school year. 
   Be reassuring.  Remind children that their loved ones are okay and that adults are working to keep them safe. Physical reassurance, like hugging, is also important. 
   Limit media exposure. Extended replay of last year’s events and dramatization may create more fear in children and give them a skewed view of the event. Older children may be able to selectively use the media, but take time to talk with them about media literacy and issues. 
   Spend extra time with children. Do activities that reinforce your child's sense of stability and normalcy. Spend more time with them, particularly at bedtime. 
   Use the opportunity to teach children. Teach them about sensitivity to other cultures and tolerance for other people. Older children will be better able to hold discussions about issues raised by the media, like U.S. foreign policy. 
   Plan events carefully. Design activities based on children's exposure to the event.  Keep them simple, controlled and age-appropriate. 
   Encourage active participation. Plan discussions that allow children to actively process and discuss their feelings. Create art projects that focus on their feelings. Use writing activities to stimulate thought and expression. 
   Don't force children to participate. Help your child decide if he or she wants to be involved in any memorials or commemorations. Participation should be a child's choice and not required by schools or other facilities. 
   Emphasize the positive.  Stress hope and the importance of family and community. Encourage activism, appreciation for cultural differences and freedom. 
   Identify severe or extreme behaviors. Have extra support resources available, like United Way 2-1-1, which can connect you to local support services. By dialing 2-1-1 in the metro area, you can be linked with thousands of community resources for help.

Minnesota is on the Lookout for Gypsy Moths
by Mary Santi

   One of the nation’s most serious insect pests, the gypsy moth, is making its way to this area and the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture is on the lookout for signs of it.  As part of an early detection program, agents in late June hung small fluorescent green traps on selected trees in Dayton’s Bluff area backyards and around the state in a one-square-mile grid. The traps will be monitored during July and August for signs of infestation.
   The damage gypsy moths can do is significant, according to Valerie Cervenka, Gypsy Moth Trapping Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. One moth in larva stage can eat a square foot of vegetation in a day (that’s larger than a piece of notebook paper), or 50 square feet in its 5-6 week lifetime. Unlike native pests, gypsy moths eat 300 different trees and shrubs, including evergreen trees. A female will produce an egg mass containing 500-1000 larvae. Gypsy moths are now the country’s number one tree defoliator.

Female Gypsy Moth	Male Gypsy Moth	Gypsy Moth Trap

   Gypsy moths have been slowly working their way westward across the country since the 1800s, when several of the imported critters escaped from an ill-fated plan in Massachusetts to create hybrids to use in the silk industry. They have now become common as far west as eastern Wisconsin where they have done severe damage to forested areas.
   The survey program intends to forestall the gypsy moth’s arrival here, Cervenka said. “By tracking, we will know when and where to treat.”
   In September all traps will be collected and the contents checked. If male moths are found in any of the traps, workers will be dispatched to the area to do a tree-by-tree search for egg masses.  If workers find even a single gypsy moth egg mass, that will mean spraying the area the following spring. Two small infestations in Minneapolis required aerial spraying this spring with a biological insecticide because gypsy moths were found there last summer. 
   Cervenka said Dayton’s Bluff residents could help right now in two ways. One way is for homeowners to be aware of the traps but leave them alone. They contain a pheromone (scent-based) attractant and a harmless sticky substance to trap moth larvae. The traps are used for survey purposes only.
   The second way residents can help is to watch for tan egg masses in their yards or on trailers and camping equipment after visits to eastern or central Wisconsin, where moths lay their eggs during July and August. Residents should remove and destroy any egg masses and call the Gypsy Moth Hotline at 651-296-6684.
   The moths will eventually migrate to this area, probably in about ten years, Cervenka said. “We can’t prevent them from coming, we can just hold off their arrival.”
   When gypsy moths arrive in the area, some trees will withstand attack better than others.  These are trees that are well watered and stress free. Trees that are planted incorrectly, planted in a wrong site and immature trees are especially vulnerable.
   People can get more information about gypsy moths and the Department of Agriculture’s Gypsy Moth Cooperative Survey Program on the web at www.mda.state.mn.us/invasives/gmguide.htm.

Progress Continues at the Marian of Saint Paul
By Vicki M. Tobroxen
Director of Senior Housing Development

   Despite the wet summer we have still seen progress at Marian, however much slower than planned.  The roof and shingles on three fourths of the Senior Housing are up, the Assisted Living has the electrical and plumbing installed, and sheetrocking has begun.  The footings and cement blocks for the Chapel are laid and we are waiting for the final steel shop drawings before we order the steel beams. 
   We keep praying for drier weather so Kraus Anderson’s crew can complete the outside work. With favorable weather we should celebrate our opening right on target – April 2003. 
   Premier’s renovation of the kitchen should be completed by the end of August.  With new equipment and more streamlined food preparation, Marian will be offering wonderful food choices to residents/tenants in the existing building and the new senior housing. 

Photo by Robert E. Johnstone Construction continues at Marian Center in preparation for a spring 2003 opening.

Cooking in the Bluff
By Shiela Johnstone

Low Sodium Recipes

Beef, Pepper and Mushroom Kabobs

Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless beef top sirloin steak, 1 inch thick 
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 
1 Tbs. olive oil 
1 Tbs. water 
2 tsp. Dijon mustard 
1 tsp. honey 
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 
1/4 tsp. pepper 
1 large green, red or yellow bell pepper cut into 1-1/4 inch pieces 
12 large mushrooms

Directions:
1) Trim fat from beefsteak and cut into 1-1/4 inch pieces.
2) In large bowl, whisk together the next 7 ingredients; add beef, bell pepper and mushrooms, tossing to coat.
3) Alternately thread pieces of beef, bell pepper and mushrooms on each of 4 12 inch metal skewers
4) Meanwhile, place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 4 inches from heat. Broil 9-12 minutes for medium rare to medium done, turning occasionally. Season with 1/4-tsp. salt.

Nutrition at a glance: 
Calories 303
Fat 13.1g 
Cholesterol 101mg
Protein 37.1g
Carbohydrates 9.1g
Fiber 2.1g
Sugar 4.0g
Sodium 113mg

Broccoli Salad with Raisins

Ingredients:
3/4 lb. broccoli, chopped 
3 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 
1-1/3 cups bean sprouts 
1/2 cup plus 3 Tbs. raisins 
1/3 cup olive oil 
1-3/4 Tbs. lemon juice 
 Clove garlic, crushed

Directions:
1) Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover pan and steam 5 minutes, or until bright green and almost tender.
2) Rinse under cold water. Drain and combine with next 3 ingredients in a bowl
3) Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Pour over salad and toss. 

Nutrition at a glance:
Calories 286
Fat 18.6g
Cholesterol 0mg
Protein 4.8g
Carbohydrates 30.8g
Fiber 4.6g
Sugar 24.6g
Sodium 31mg

Onion and Garlic Odor Tip 
To deodorize a plastic storage container in which onions or garlic were stored, wash thoroughly, then stuff a crumpled piece of newspaper in the container, and snap on the lid. In a few days the smell will disappear.

   If you have comments, suggestions, a special recipe that you would like to share, or you are looking for a special recipe, feel free to contact me through the Dayton's Bluff District Forum.
Write to:
Shiela Johnstone
Dayton's Bluff District Forum
P.O. Box 600511
St. Paul, MN 55106
Email:  shiela2@qwest.net (new email address)

New Billboards in Dayton's Bluff?

   Saint Paul has an ordinance that states no new billboards should be built in Saint Paul, yet three new billboards are planned for Dayton’s Bluff.
   Over the last few years public officials and residents all over Saint Paul have worked to reduce the number of billboards in Saint Paul. In November of 2000 the city adopted an ordinance that simply prohibited any new billboards anywhere in the city.  Billboards detract from the unique character and livable nature of neighborhoods all over Saint Paul. Billboards also contribute to urban blight and undermine property valves.
   Now in 2002 five new billboards may be built in Saint Paul, three of them in Dayton’s Bluff.
   So how does it happen that new billboards are planned for Dayton’s Bluff? Permit applications for these billboards were originally submitted to the City in 1998 and 2000 during the billboard moratorium. They were not processed because of the moratorium and thus were not denied explicitly in writing within 60 days, as the city is required to do under state law. Clear Channel Outdoors Advertising took it to court and they won. Our City Council decided not to fight the court decision and permits were issued. 
   The Dayton’s Bluff Community Council, Lowertown Depot, North End Community Council, Thomas Dale Community Council, CapitalRiver Council, Lowertown Development Company, Scenic Saint Paul and Scenic Minnesota are appealing the Planning Commission decision. The Dayton’s Bluff billboards are planned for East 7th and Lafayette, and two along the 3rd Street bridge. 
   The appeal states that the City should not issue permits for any new billboards because:
· The citizens of Saint Paul and the City Council worked to get NO NEW BILLBOARD legislation passed in Saint Paul in 2000.
· Construction of these billboards is contrary to Saint Paul ordinance and contrary to Saint Paul's public policy meant to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens..
   The Dayton’s Bluff Community Council is looking for residents interested in attending the City Council hearing on this matter. It will be held on Wednesday, Sept 4, 2002 starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Saint Paul City Hall in the third floor City Council Chambers. If you have questions or want more information call Karin at 772-2075.

Sacred Heart Fall Festival

   Sacred Heart Church will hold their annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 8.  It will be a fun day filled with food, games and other entertainment.  Everyone is welcome.

Details:
Sacred Heart Church
840 E. 6th St. St. Paul, MN
Sunday September 8, 2002
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Food, Booya, Mexican Food - Burrito etc.
Children's games, Good Luck Games,
White Elephant, Cake Walk, Second Hand Store
Hot Dogs, Pie, Cake, Goodies Galore and More Food

Festival al de Otono
De La Iglesia Sagrado Corazon 
840 E. 6th St., St. Paul, MN
8 de Septiembre, 2002; Domingo
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Comida Mexicana, Booya, Juegos para ninos
Juegos de Suerte
El Famoso “Elefante Blanco"
Bebida, Comida, Bebida, Comida

Recycling Days for Dayton's Bluff

   Blue plastic recycling bins and lawn signs are available at 798 E. 7th St. If you have a neighbor who does not recycle, talk to them about it. 
   Recycling can reduce your trash by at least 40%.  We are working to increase recycling in Dayton's Bluff.
   All recycling days in Dayton's Bluff are on Tuesday.  Recycling should be on the curb by 7:00 a.m. If you have any questions call 651-772-2075.
   The remaining recycling dates for 2002 are:
September: 10, 24
October: 8, 22
November: 5, 19
December: 3, 17, 31