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November 2011 Volume 12 Issue 11

City Council Race Heats Up

by thomas olsen

Reflections from the Cascade Park Mural Project

The Artist in Charge Looks to the Next Step
By Gene Johnson McKeever I have lived on Lake Aveune with Cascade Park in my backyard for 16 years. I have swung on the swings, played with my grandchildren and organized several National Night Out events. Several years ago, I started a garden club called Central Hillside Garden Society. The Club; City of Duluth Gardner Tom Kasper; and the League of Women Voters put in a flower bed in the middle of the Park. Twice a year, we gather to clean and put in new perianals. I am an artist who has worked with neighborhood youth and their families for many years. Tom Kasper and I talked about a mural for several years. The name Unity In The Community Mural Project came from Claudie Washington and myself wanting to include the diversity of our neighborhood and also to continue work in other neighborhoods using the same name. I planned to gather mural artists, families, youth, elders and community organizations to make our dream possible. We wanted a mural that would bring a positive sense to our neighborhood. Our mural would bring beauty, pride, responsibility and would welcome people to visit our park. I learned, as I painted, that our neighborhood community would like more gatherings in our park, picnic tables, more gardens, more lighting and people having a great time. Too, they would like music, sculptures, more seating, bathrooms and solar lights. We discussed our schools, met new neighbors and daily met people who drove by to support us. My favorite people who stopped by were the elders who were little children here in the neighCalendar: 4-5 Horoscopes: 11

Six Duluth City Council candidates described their plans to encourage business and job growth during a forum Thursday at the Holy Family Church in Lincoln Park. During the 90-minute forum, cosponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Duluth Community Safety Initiative, the four At Large candidates and the two Fourth District candidates discussed issues ranging from the budget and safety to street repair and synthetic drugs, but jobs and economic development proved to be the top issues. As I go door to door, it doesnt matter how big the house or how small the house, everyones struggling to get by, said Garry Krause, a Fourth District candidate and former city councilor. I think its really important that we all strive to get together and try to make it affordable for people to live here and get through this difficult time together. Krauses opponent, incumbent Jackie Halberg, said long-term planning is critical for Lincoln Park. I love this neighborhood. Theres so much potential, she said. We cant be short-sighted. Its important that we come together and decide how we want this business district to be. At Large candidate Emily Larson agreed that Lincoln Park could benefit from further development. Youre literally smack dab in the middle of the city. Youre also right off the interstate, Larson said. Part of it is working with people excited to be here, like Heritage and Clyde. We need to be creative, look at how they revitalized other corridors. Taxes, for both citizens and businesses, proved to be a point of contention during the forum. One of the things I hear the most about is money and the ability to afford to live, said At Large candidate Chad Smith. I would advocate not making Continued on Page 11

The finished mural features works by artists and community members.

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borhood before Mesabe Aveune came to be. They brought us stories of great water, tunnels to play in, ice cream parlors, winter sledding and more. We supplied chalk and were left messages of hope and encouragement as we faced oppsition. One quote, We appreciate the communities effort to make us unified and involved. As we worked people started to sweep, clean up and beautify the area. Youth came to play and sketch by the wall with their sketch pads. Others came to have a cup of coffee and to visit. Some brought us water, snacks and even sun tan lotion. A little fouryear-old would yell when he saw me, Hey painter lady, are we going to paint today? I am thankful for the mural artists who volunteered their time with me to make a mural that

has brought us together in our community and those who also helped bring attention to one of the oldest parks in the city. Photographers --graduates from Central High as well as newcomers to our city-- are there almost daily to take pictures. I plan to hang photos of our youths work in the Central Hillside Community Center. For their creative spirit, I want to remember and to thank those who painted us refreshing images of love, hope and for dreams of a life only a childs eyes can see. The Unity In The Community Mural Project is phase one! Phase two will be to create a mission statement for more art and gardening in Cascade Park! Please continue to watch for us, and Thank You, Community!

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Perspectives From Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol
by pam Kleinschmidt

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Listening to the police radio this past week I heard a call that reduced me to tears and caused me to pray. 911 Dispatch was calling Gold Cross to go Code Three to a residence in our district for a toddler who had ingested methadone. Within moments, a Duluth police squad was first on the scene and was reporting that the childs pulse was weak and breathing shallow. A second squad arrived and that officer reiterated the urgency that emergency medical personnel were needed immediately. As each officer broke the radio silence with communication for dispatchers, I could hear the panic in the voices in the background. I could only imagine the horror of the discovery that a little child had gotten into medication that had the potential to cause the death of that child. As of todays writing of this article, I do not know whether the child survived. I am overwhelmed by the tragedy of this event and struggle not to be judgmental. There will no doubt be an investigation and someone will be assigned blame for the harm that came to the child.

As I write, I wonder about the value of sharing this story with you, the reader. Perhaps I just want to share the sorrow I feel about it. However, it occurs to me that there might be just one person who will pick up this newspaper, read this account and recognize their choices may need to change in order that this does not happen to their child. On behalf of the Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol, I would like to wish you an abundant celebration of Thanksgiving. When counting your blessings we hope that you will be moved to join us in our effort to live as good neighbors. You dont have to patrol the neighborhood as we do but there a few things you can do that will help us to keep yourselves and others safe. As winter approaches, please make sure that all hedges close to public and private walkways are free of debris and prune hedges and plants so people can easily walk without having to go out onto a busy street because of overgrowth. Please also remember to keep sidewalks clear of snow and if you can, help a neighbor do the same. Car prowlers have been busy throughout our city this summer and into the fall season so remove

valuables from your cars and then lock your vehicle. When out shopping, dont store seasonal gift purchases in your car between shopping stops. Take them with you or lock them in the trunk at the previous stop. In other words, dont let watchful thieves see that you have anything they want. Most importantly, please be watchful of the children now that school is in session. Allow yourself plenty of time to get to work in the morning so that you do not have to rush through school zones in the morning. Kids tend to play around waiting for the bus and may dart into traffic. Be alert, stay off your cell phones and please slow down so that you are not the cause of any harm to a child. If you are interested in the work of the Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol or have questions or concerns about a neighborhood issue related to safety or crime, please call our office to speak to us: 218730-5565 Our office hours are M, W, F from 11 am until 1 pm. Stop by the office at 2012 W. Superior Street during those hours to speak to a member of the Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol or to arrange an appointment with Community Officer Mike Erickson.

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Letter to the Editor: Lets Make East High School a Better Place
by Danah cleaton

For many people, it is rare to socialize or talk to people not in your social group, let alone your ethnic group. One of the most controversial issues in public life is diversity. Although East High School is a very diverse school, a lot of students of the same background tend to stick together, and dont really mix as well as they should. I feel like people should come out of their shell and meet new people despite their differences. Im the type of person who loves to talk to everyone and make new friends and I feel that if everyone felt this way, the world would be a better place. On our East High School webpage, it says our school community strives to provide high achievement for all and is a welcoming environment for everyone. But to be honest, as a new Greyhound, I didnt feel very welcomed at all, and I am sure that others feel the same way. Of course, there were people that spoke to me, but nine times out of ten, I was the one that initiated the conversation. I feel that we should all come together more as a whole and get a chance to interact with people of all ages, races and sex.

Another issue I would like to address is, we as teens, and young adults tend to be judged by people based on our appearance. Although at times we may not do it on purpose, this issue plays a HUGE role in why we, as Greyhounds, are so distant from each other. Our school is predominately Caucasian and I have noticed that people from similar ethinic backgrounds tend to alter their personalities while in school, because they are afraid that they will be put in a category because of their ethinicity. Thus, the put up a front by acting a certain way, hoping for acceptance. This case is taken to such extremes that people will not talk to others of the same race in school because they do not want to look bad. On the outside, you may not notice these things, but I can assure you that they are happening. That is why I want to make a difference and change this issue so everyone can come together for the sake of our school. My mission is to bring East High School together as a whole, meet new people, challenge myself and others to step out of our comfort zones, establish new groups and teen advocates, become a positive role model, and as others say, do the impossible. So who is with me?

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Letter to the Editor: The First Official Communique from Occupy Duluth
by Joel Killgour and occupy Duluth Starting October 8, Occupy Duluth took over the Civic Center in downtown Duluth (by City Hall and the Courthouse). Dozens of people have taken up residence there in a growing tent city. The group has begun to serve free food at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day to anyone who is hungry, as well as organizing teachins about big banks, racial inequality and how to make social change. As citizens of Occupy Duluth move through our initial weeks of the occupation, its important to remember our strengths in this moment of uncertainty. Its important to remember that we face difficult challenges, but we have also made significant gains. The victory over Minnesota Power for our right to peacefully assemble as well as our ability to organize a base of operations has been meaningful. We are participating in a great social experiment. There are going to be setbacks. There is going to be adversity. We can take comfort in the fact that we are not simply radicals. Rather, we are the people; we are mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers, workers, students and human beings. We are the 99%, the backbone of this once great country. There is a grand umbrella of social transformation above us from all over the world. A collective consciousness is waking that realizes some very simple truths. The resources of our earth are finite. They cannot be measured in terms of perpetual growth. We are entering a new paradigm of understanding with our relationship to nature. For thousands of years people have lived by the simple truths of the land. However, in todays world, most of this truth has been bled dry and gutted for profits sake. What has happened to us? What have we learned from conquering nature? How has it harmed us? What does this say about the myth of human progress? If the

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Lincoln Park Joe Perfetti
As a pillar of the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Joe Perfetti embodies a neighborhood activist and knows how to ignite his neighbors into action. Joe was born and raised in his current residence on Vernon Street in Lincoln Park, where he lives with and cares for his 92 year old father, Guy. Perfetti is described as selfless and kind, making himself available to Lincoln Park seniors, residents and children. Joe seems to be able to keep a middleground, voice-of-reason, positive attitude in almost everything he does, states Pamela Page. Over the years, he has influenced and motivated many of his Lincoln Park neighbors; this is reflected by his unanimous selection as Lincoln Parks 2011 Neighborhood Hero.

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East Hillside Central Hillside

James Gittemeier

Cathie McGovern

Leading by example, Cathie McGovern is Central Hillsides 2011 Neighborhood Hero. Cathie leads with grace and humility. She has a special leadership quality rarely recognized in our leaders of today, says Henry Banks. Cathie is an exceptional and caring professional always going above the call of duty for the residents of Central Hillside. From the beginning of my work as a volunteer, Cathie has not restricted or constricted me; instead she has given me room in which to grow, Rosemary Hampton shares. Cathie is a friend, leader, teacher and a go-to person, according to Sue Dumas. According to Gerry Sweetnam, Cathie is the subtle, consistent glue to the Central Hillside neighborhood.

James Gittemeier is known for bringing extraordinary energy and devoting himself to help others. Even with the busy schedule that James has with his work, he finds the time to help with projects in our East Hillside neighborhood, shares East Hillside Community Club President Mona Cheslak. James exemplifies each characteristic one would hope for in a neighborhood hero. James is a leader in fostering livable, safe and healthy environments. As a transportation planner, his focus is to have new development be pedestrian friendly for human rather than automobile access. His concern for the loss of several trees in the East Hillside neighborhood led to the project known as Releaf Duluth. He also shows others how to encourages young children with many neighborhood kids seeing him as a role model and a fun playmate. As a mentor, James encourage community participation in projects and events.

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Community Meetings
Campus Neighbors General Meetings Neighbors of Lower Chester Park Meeting Duluth City Council Meetings

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City Government 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: 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

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

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

Central Hillside Community Meeting

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

East Hillside Community Club Meeting

Duluth Commission On Disabilities

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

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

Big View: Community Engagement Meeting

Rainbow Community Center Advisory Board Meeting

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

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

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

Neighborhood Patrol Meetings

Lincoln Park Citizen Patrol
When: Second Wednesdays Time: 6:00 p.m. Where: Harrison Community Recreation Center 3002 West 3rd Street, Duluth

School Board Meetings

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

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

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

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

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

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 December 6 CD Committee Public Hearing CD Committee holds public hearing on FY 2012 Action Plan and funding recommendations. Applicants and citizens may comment on those recommendations. CD Committee reviews comments and may change recommendations prior to submitting them to the City Council.
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Events Calendar
Nov. 1
CHUM Fall Community Assembly

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Nov. 8
Election Day

Nov. 11 & 12
Pastures of Plenty: How did you come to be here?

Mitchell Auditorium, CSS. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Guest speaker - Shane Claiborne. 720-6521.

Take time to vote. Find out your polling place. www.duluthmn.gov

Nov. 2
All Souls Night.

Nov. 9
GET GREAT STUFF Evening Fair

Depot, 506 W. Michigan St. 6-8:30 p.m. Altar displays, costume procession and fire dancing. To volunteer contact www.maryplaster.com

Duluth Cong. Church, 3833 E. Superior St. 4-8 p.m. Local artists and authors. About 20 booths with local-made items. Live Music with Robi Meyerson. Dinner available.

Marshall Performing Arts Center. UMD. 7 p.m. Written by Sara Thomsen, Directed by Tom Isbell. Ticket info: 1-800-838-3006

VFW Post 137. 5-9 p.m. $30 for 15 games of bingo and dinner. Lincoln Park Business Group tradition. 727-6573.

63rd Annual Lincoln Park Turkey Bingo and Dinner.

Nov. 18
Christmas City of the North Parade.

Nov. 15

NHS Annual Meeting

Nov. 4
Evening in Ragtime with Lake Superior Society.

Nov. 10
Medicare and your Colon Health.

Joint meeting with Northern Communities Land Trust. Holy Family Church, 2430 W. 3rd St. 5-8 p.m. 727-8604 x207.

6:30 p.m. Route through Canal Park and Downtown Duluth.

Nov. 19
Annual Duluth Fiber Handcraft Guild Fiber Sale & Fair.

Nov. 16
Give to the Max.

College of St. Scholastica, Tower Recital Hall. 6-9 p.m. Donation.

Nov. 4 & 5
24th Annual Gales of November. Learn about underwater exploration, lighthouses, history, shipwrecks, and more. www.lsmma.com

Coppertop Church. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by American Cancer Society and MN Citizens Federation. Free.

Combating Cancer in Your Community.

Nov. 5
At Home in Duluth - Connecting the Dots

Clyde Park, 2920 W. Michigan St. 8:30AM-Noon. Community event. Neighborhood Heroes Awards. Free breakfast. Family Dance, Peace Church, 111 N. 11th Ave. E. 3-5 p.m. $8 adults, $6 members, $2 children.
Women Rock VII. Tamarack Folk Dance Association.

First United Methodist Church (Coppertop), 230 E. Skyline Pkwy. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lunch provided, pre-registration required. Training for community health workers and others on cancer basics and motivational interviewing techniques to encourage people to get screened. 529-7627 ext. 23. Free.
PAVSA Art Auction.

On-line giving a givemn.razoo. com Visit the website to donate to any number of local organizations in Duluth. Grants will be awarded to the top three nonprofits organizations which receive the most dollars in 24 hours on that day.

Depot. Items made by guild members, kits, Fiber activities demonstrations. Members exhibit. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Nov. 19 & 20
Jr. League of Duluth Festival of Trees.

Antique Appraisal.

Depot. Rotunda. Noon - 3 p.m. Free appraisal for up to two items. St. Louis Co. Historical Society. Art Unveiled, Depot. 5:30 - 8 p.m. Over 40 paintings exhibited Eastman Johnson, David Ericson, Gilbert Munger, contemporary Ojibwe art, paintings from the WPA project. 218-310-5356. $25.

DECC. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sun.

Nov 30
Fitgers Holiday Forest Lighting Ceremony.

Clyde Iron Works.. Doors open at 5 p.m. www.pavsa.org

Nov. 11
Veterans Day March

Nov. 17
Rubys Pantry

Fitgers Complex. 4:45 p.m. Beautiful trees decorated with the spirit of Northlanders available through Silent Auction ready for home or office. Auction runs through noon on Dec. 4. All proceeds to Northland Chapter American Red Cross. 722-8826.

Spirit Mountain 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Breast cancer fundraiser featuring food, fashion, entertainment, exhibits and a silent auction. $3 admission.

9:30 a.m. Start at Depot and march to the DECC. 733-7568.

Coppertop Church. 230 E. Skyline Pkwy. Distribution begins at 5:30 p.m. For a $15 donation you will receive approx. 2 large boxes of food. Cash only. Food order varies. Bring your own boxes (laundry baskets work well). There are no income guidelines. 727-5021.

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Fall Fair
Lunch with chili, soups, and Sloppy Joes

Saturday, November 12 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

6th Avenue East & 3rd Street

Featuring Bakery, Crafts and Country Store

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Bringing the Beauty of the 1.1 Billion-Year-Old Bluestone of Enger Tower Into the 21st Century Has Not Been Easy
by Rosemary e. hampton

Standing at the base of Enger Tower in Enger Park, off of West Skyline Parkway in Duluth, visitors often are attracted to the incredible beauty of the carved stone but often do not realize what they are seeing. Enger Tower is made of blue stone, also called Duluth Gabbro, a hard, dense volcanic rock (See Civilian Conservation Corps work, with close-up of Gabbro-built structure, Gooseberry Falls State Park and also Jay Cooke State Park. In terms of rock, blue stone is quite old, i.e. 1.1 billion years old. The Earth, itself, [sic] is 4.5 or 4.6 years old, so the stone is one-quarter the age of the planet, said Professor Vicki Hansen, Geology Department, U. of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD). A parting of the continental plates occurred 1.1 billion years ago; this caused an eruption of magma, which is now called Lake Superior Blue Stone. The rift itself is what we know as Lake Superior. It actually extends down to Taylors Falls, said Hanson. Thus, just as viewers today admire and the workers carving the blue stone out of the quarries around Duluth in the early part of the 20th Century admired the lovely blue stone, few realize(d) how old it is.

The Enger Tower saw renovations for a King and Queen, but Duluthians will enjoy the park for years.

photo by RosemARy e. hAmpton

Original Tower

In 1937 trustees of the late Bert J. Enger estate granted construction of Enger Tower (based on Architect A. R. Merlanders architectural drawings) to J. J. Klippen & Son and stipulated that Engers ashes will be placed in an urn in the Tower. Construction began in mid-September of 1937 with plans for a 40 tall Tower of native blue stone and with an outside, wrap-around stairwell leading to the second story; a walk-in first floor; four-gable roof; and viewing ports on each story. However, preparations for the building of the Tower began earlier in May 1937, when the National Youth administration and the Duluth Park Department constructed benches, campfire sites, outdoor ovens, and stone pathways and steps (B. J. Enger Memorial Tower Contract Let, Duluth Herald (September 28, 1937)). Too, by October 1934 F. Rodney Pain, Superintendent, Duluth Parks Department, announced that the highest of four mounds in the acreage that the late Bert J. Enger had donated had been selected as a site for a memorial to him and that the four mounds would comprise a new park area (Memorial Site Mound Chosen: Highest Point in Enger Park Selected to Honor Late Merchant, Duluth News Tribune (October 18, 1934)). By March of 1939 the blue stone was in place (with only interior finishing to be done), and modifications to the original architectural plans had been made: 1) It became a 70 tower with a beacon; 2) the four-gable roof became an octagonal roof; 3) a shining beacon was placed on top of the roof; 4) the structure had more attractive windows and doorways; 5) the shape became octagonal, not square; and 6) the estimated cost had risen from $30,00 to $35,000 (Tower Near Completion, Duluth News Tribune (March 5, 1939)); (B. J. Enger Memorial Tower Contract Let, Duluth Herald (September 28, 1937); and Tower Plans Are Altered, Duluth News Tribune (December 22, 1937)).

Problems Bringing Enger Tower into the 21st Century

Since the 1940s the protection and maintenance of Enger Tower has been a recurring issue with different solutions. On July 17, 1947 District Judge Mark Nolanordered Duluth city officials and trustees [Alfred Hoel and Arnold W. Leraan with their attorney] of the

Bert J. Enger estate to confer within the next few days on a program of maintenance and protection for two Enger gifts to the city the Leif Erikson Viking shop and Enger park and tower (City Must Protect Its Gifts, Duluth Herald (July 17, 1947)). The then Mayor George W. Johnsons solutions to that challenge were: 1) the establishment of a permanent sales concession in a building of comparable design near the tower to insure protection against vandalism and 2) presence of a telescope concession on top of Enger tower as the most logical improvement that could be made upon the tower which the Enger will indicated should be used primarily for observation purposes (City Must Protect Its Gifts, Duluth Herald (July 17, 1947)). Too, just after WWII began and according to government regulations, the beacon on top of Enger Tower was turned off and dismantled, when it was figured it would serve as a guide to hostile planes which might be sent to Duluth to bomb port installations (Enger Tower Beacon to Glow Again in Spring, Duluth Herald (January 7, 1944) and Enger Tower to Shine Again, Duluth Herald (May 23, 1945)). For three years the beacon did not shine on top of the Tower. Then in May of 1945 the Duluth City Council sought bids for cost of servicing the light (Enger Tower to Shine Again, Duluth Herald (May 23, 1945)). In the 1950s vandalism became the reason for the beacon being turned off. The beacon was and still is too high on top of the Tower to throw stones at it to break it; instead, vandals chose to use .22 rifles to shoot out the beacon. A campaign was conducted through the columns of the Duluth News Tribune and Herald to raise enough dimes to re-light [sic] the beacon. The goal of the drive to relight the beacon was to use it as a symbol that Duluth is fighting back against vandalism. The light has been dark so long because vandals kept destroying the neon tubes (Enger Tower Beacon to Blow Again in Spring, Duluth Herald (January 7, 1944)). Finally, the Park Department decided to keep the light turned off, rather than continue the costly repairs (Beacon to Burn: Dimes Re-Light [sic] Enger Tower (July 23, 1953)). Siinto Wessman, a former Duluth News Tribune and Herald columnist, began the campaign, which resulted in 200 more than the required 800 dimes. The extra dimes were used for

future replacements of the bulbs in the beacon (Beacon to Burn: Dimes Re-light [sic] Enger Tower, (July 23, 1953) and (3,000 See Beacon Rekindled: Mayor Turns on Light Atop Enger Tower, Duluth News Tribune (July 24, 1953)). It was a partial solution. In the spring of 1960 people carried large rocks to the top of the Tower and dropped them onto the metal railings on three speaking platforms (Caption to Duluth Herald photo, Duluth Herald (March 30, 1960). The Citys solution to that problem was to close Enger Tower at 10:00 p.m. and to place a chain across the lower road nightly. The chain was removed at 7:00 a.m. daily (City Will Close Enger Tower Area Each Night, Duluth Herald (June 3, 1960)). However, the use of rifles on the beacon persisted. In 1978 the beacon was shut off again because of vandalism, i.e. the .22 rifles were being used again. Facing the same problem as he did in the 1960s, Siinto Wessman again came forth but said this time, Tell the city fathers that if the light gets shot out again to let me know. Ill pay for it. I have a soft spot in my heart for that light (William OKeefe (Duluth Herald staff), Duluth Herald (May 3, 1978)). In May of 1940, for the first time in the 45 years, the Painters Union pre-apprentice members sandblasted the blue stone to remove graffiti and to apply a sealer to preserve the colors of the native stone. Simultaneously, preapprentice members of the Cement Finishers Union poured and smoothed new concrete walks. Their work was part of a major effort to revitalize all of Enger park [sic] during the citys annual Citywide-City Pride campaign. The city will provide brooms, rakes, garbage bags, and trucks for removing sacked litter (Enger Tower gets first face-cleaning, Duluth Herald (May 14, 1980)). Having done all of that work in May of 1980, the citizens of Duluth were informed in October of 1980 that an arsonist had set a fire to Enger Tower by burning tires on the top floor. The fire caused smoke and possible damage to the stone landmark (Enger Tower damaged by blaze, Duluth News Tribune (October 28, 1989)). Then in August of 2009 former City Architect Terry Groshong announced, Its in fair to poor condition, but its not beyond repair (Beth Jett (Fox 21 News), Aging tower needs repairs, Continued on Page 7

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A New Owner with a Familiar Face at Uncle Louis

by Rosemary e. hampton

College students, employed people, retirees, and other regular customers rise early to have breakfast at Uncle Louis Caf. The long line outside the front door is particularly noticeable on Saturdays and Sundays as people wait inline at 520 East Fourth Street to have a good breakfast, which they consider to be worth the wait. On October 10, 2011 Penny Briddell transferred ownership of Uncle Louis Caf to Mike and Deb Strop; the latter has worked there for 17 years as a waitress, and the former has worked six steady years and 10 on-and-off years there. The original agreement amongst the Strops and Penny Briddell was that if Penny ever wanted to sell, she would first give the offer to purchase to the Strops. Thus, she did, and they wanted to buy. We put so much sweat and tears into it, Mike Strop said when he explained their reason for wanting to buy. Mike Strop worked for 35 years as a distribution manager for a wholesale grocery business the former Fleming Companies, Inc. in Superior, WI before he became a full-time employee under Penny Briddell. His distribution and management skills transferred well to the restaurant business. Contrary to many small businesses in Duluth, Mike and Deb Strop have not felt the effects of this recession; instead, they have noticed that their business has increased within the last four years the four years after a fire burned the Caf on April 19, 2007, 14 years after it had originally opened. We have worked very hard to take care of our customers, Mike Strop said. The customers return that care with their returning

Hillside favorite changes ownership but keeps the same food and flavor.

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presence day after day, week after week. Our food is very good; we give the customers a good amount of food, Deb Strop added. Eric Faust exemplifies this with his description of only one of his favorite breakfasts there: Three eggs with black olives, tomatoes, onions, and green pepper, cheddar cheese, and taco meat make up the Taco Omelet , one of the best sellers on the menu. Served with a side of American fries or hash browns and toast, pancakes, or French toast, it is hard to believe that you can get it all for less than

$7 (http://heavytable.com/unclelouis-cafe-in-duluth-man/ (July 30, 2009)). French toast or pancakes are popular sides to theodora (gyros meat), florentine (spinach), and eggs benedict (ham) that are served as entrees. The popularity of the sides is due to the homemade apple-cinnamon syrup or the blueberry or regular syrup. Good food, good portions, fair price, and good service were the terms Mike Strop used to describe how they take care of their customers. When they were asked if they have any future plans, Mike

responded by saying, Its too early to say, except to continue to grow the business and take care of the customers. Then well see where that takes us. They do not intend to move the business because in its location in Central Hillside the business and clientele are very good. Uncle Louis Caf 520 E. Fourth Street Duluth, MN 55805 Phone: 218.727.4518 Hours: M-F: 6:00 a.m. 2:45 p.m. Sat. Sun.: 7:00 a.m. 2:45 p.m.

Continued from Page 6 Duluth News Tribune (August 26, 2009). Loose rocks, weakened ornamental work, and the consequences of vandalism were the problems. With a broken stone block in its base, broken and missing rocks at its base, graffiti painted on an inside wall on its top level, broken wall on one side of the steps leading to it, and broken masonry and pigeon droppings on the inside stairwell Groshong was looking toward a quality-fix and -preservation for a qualitystructure (Our View: TOWERS hour of need: While Duluthians raise money, city leaders can finally get landmark on the National Register, Duluth News Tribune, p. A9 (January 31, 2010)). Its other needs included weatherization, tuck pointing, roof repair, plaster and concrete patching, lighting repair, improved accessibility, and electrical repair (http://www. engertowerduluth.com/info.html). The costrange would have varied according to type of fixes from several thousand dollars for quick fixes to more than $1 million for a complete overhaul (Aging tower needs repairs, Duluth News Tribune (August 26, 2009)). The former would have required the City to close the Tower for a short time while the latter would have required the City to close it for about a year. With Penny Clark, chairwoman of the preservation commission, saying, We would support every effort to restore itas it was

when it was first built, Groshong chose the longer, more expensive repairs (Aging tower needs repairs, Duluth News Tribune (August 26, 2009)). But he and consultants chose to do more than repair; they chose to bring Enger Tower into the 21st Century with the use of high technology.

Enger Tower in the 21st Century

Sound Point Enger Tower now has Sound Point, a hightechnology way of delivering history. The Public Insight Network (PIN) helped to suggest the following list of stories about what is seen in the panoramic views from Enger Tower: - The history of Enger Tower and Enger Park, narrated by Tom Kasper, Director of Maintenance, Park and Recreation Department, City of Duluth - The most prominent points on the Duluth landscape, narrated by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) News Morning Edition host - The story of how Lake Superior was formed, narrated by John Green, Professor emeritus, Geology Department, UMD - The story of how a working port operates, narrated by Adolph Ojard, Duluth Seaway Port Authority Executive Director, and Tony Dierckins, Duluth author and historian (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/ about/press/releases/release.php?ftrv_

ident=2011/09/21/soundpointduluth, press release (September 21, 2011)) PIN is a group of people , including the above narrators, with certain areas of expertise and who have agreed to serve as sources for MPR journalists. Thus, they benefit MPRs coverage of Duluth and its surrounding region (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/press/ releases/release.php?ftrv_ident=2011/09/21/ soundpointduluth, press release (September 21, 2011)). To access the Sound Point at Enger Tower, visitors must first own a smartphone. If they do, they then scan a bar code at the Tower, which leads to a mobile website--http://bit. ly/MPRenger--with audio links and more information about the region. Visitors can also text tower to 677-677, and receive a call back to hear the stories (http://minnesota. publicradio.org/about/press/releases/release. php?ftrv_ident=2011/09/21/soundpointduluth, press release (September 21, 2011)). It is a twoway interaction. People can talk back to MPR with personal perspectives, new questions, or favorite stories about what they are seeing or about the City of Duluth and its region (http://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/press/ releases/release.php?ftrv_ident=2011/09/21/ soundpointduluth, press release (September 21, 2011)). MPR will be able to build a rich oral Continued on Page 9

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In a Former Church, Music Still Reaches the Rafters

Fifteen-year-old Sam Thompson steps up to the microphone to sing. When you hear your voice come back at you, dont be afraid of it, Darin Bergsven says to her. Swim in it. Sam is singing Someone Like You, a song by Adele that she wants to learn. Three other girls sit at instruments across the stage, playing along. It looks like any band practice. Sam is just one of the kids taking lessons at the new Music Resource Center (MRC) in Sacred Heart Music Center, and Bergsven is one of two instructors. MRC is an after-school program that gives kids an opportunity to learn about music for free. It offers not only instrument lessons, but also practice space and instruction in recording, stage performance and songwriting. Crystal Pelkey, Managing Director of Teatro Zuccone and Zeitgeist Arts, visited the original MRC in Charlottesville, Va., in 2008. She decided to bring it to Duluth, and the program officially started in May 2011. Its been a long, laborious process, Pelkey says. The first session started in May, and the second session of the program started Sept. 12 and went until the end of October. Pelkey says there are currently 10 to 15 kids involved, all between sixth and 12th grade. Right now MRCs home is Sacred Heart Music Center on

Sacred Heart hosts music events and now provides music leasons for cumminty kids.

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West Fourth Street, but the long-term plan is to move to the Duluth Armory on London Road. The Armory is providing the funding for this falls session. Darin Bergsven and Eric Swanson are the two instructors currently employed by MRC. Swansons area of expertise is sound and recording. He is also the interim director of Sacred Heart and runs the recording studio there. Swanson has been working there for 10 years. Bergsven plays guitar and brass, and teaches high school music at Harbor City International School. So hes a real music teacher, Swanson says. Yeah, Im legit, Bergsven says. Hes legit, Swanson agrees. Swanson says they have kids of all experience levels at MRC. Some are already in bands, while some are beginners. We have kids that are completely starting from step one -- you know, teaching them how to hold a guitar, Swanson says. I have an instrument, can you show me how to play it Bergsven says. Whats [sic] this button do? Swanson laughs and says, You know, we dont really have a set curriculum. We kind of tailor what goes on

to whos here and what theyre trying to learn. Bergsven says, I think the vision of the Music Resource Center is to bring these resources lessons and rehearsal space and instruments and all of this to kids who dont have the means to get it on their own. Weve got kids that have the desire but dont necessarily have the means to get things going themselves, Swanson says. Just lack of connections, lack of funding, lack of time. I think first and foremost the resource center is a rehearsal space, Bergsven says. That is what a recent Monday afternoon looks like at Sacred Heart: a band rehearsal. Sam Thompson and Nancy Swanson, 13, sit at grand pianos at each side of the stage in the former church sanctuary. Christina Snyder, 13, sits at the drum set in the middle of the stage, while her twin sister Cheyenne plays electric guitar stage left. Bergsven, wearing a blue sport coat over a purple turtleneck, walks around the stage waving his arms, directing and encouraging. Swanson gets the sound up and running and then fills in on bass. They begin to play. Hold up, hold up, Bergsven says, stopping them. Someone has to count off. You have to be listening to each other before you start. Giving her drumming tips, David Johnson, a drummer from the local band Prince Paul and the Conscious Party sits by Christina. Nancy tests the microphone in front of her. Its too loud, she says. Its perfect! Bergsven replies. All four of these girls have dreams of pursuing music careers someday. Ive wanted to try out for American Idol since I was seven, Sam says. Nancy says, I might want to be a music teacher, too. Johnson has been helping out for about a month. This is actually my first time trying to give lessons, he says. Darins teaching me to teach. Johnson says he didnt have a program like this when he was a kid. I just think its great that this is here, Johnson says. Bergsven walks from one side of the stage to the other once again, yelling as he goes. Groove, baby! He sits down at the piano. One more time, again!

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Freshly Pressed Apples

Marshal students (L-R) Johnny Chen, Alex Hadlock (hidden), Gamp Liang, Sophie Wilkowske, and Vera Li demonstrate Active Living by squeezing juice from fresh apples at the Hillside Public Orchard Cider Press Fest on October 9th. Using grant money awarded from the Statewide Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), organizer Kristin Stuchis obtained the cider press. The grant did not cover all the additional items needed to operate the press or the shipping charges, so the manufacturer, Happy Valley Ranch in Kansas, generously agreed to donate the balance of the costs so that community members could enjoy fresh apple cider this fall.
photo by bRuce howell

Continued from Page 7 history library over time. This is Sound Points first project. Once visitors become accustomed to using this technology, they will be able to use it on Sound Points future projects: 1) sites along the Northstar Commuter Rail, 2) the murals of south Minneapolis, and 3) the music of the Cantus, a vocal ensemble, as they perform acoustically unique destinations about the State (http:// minnesota.publicradio.org/about/press/ releases/release.php?ftrv_ident=2011/09/21/ soundpointduluth, press release (September 21, 2011)). Lighting The main tower lights are energy efficient

LEDs, and will be [are, my insertion] variable in color and intensity to allow for dramatic lighting that can be adjusted to the seasons. Opportunities for recognition plaques remain as originally indicated, one on each Cor-Ten steel light standard; with final plaque size being 12 wide by 24 long (length is variable), giving us ample space to provide for our messages (Lighting of Enger Tower, http:// www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/DxProgramhome/ prograhome.aspx?). Thus, the in- and outside of the Tower are now lighted; however, the outside lighting system offers more variety than does the inside with its variation in choices of intensity and color. Rotary Club #25 donated $100,000 toward this new lighting system,

and the Centennial Committee; Citys design firm people, Mr. Bill Hickey and Mr. Philip Waugh of COLLOBORATIVE DesignGroup, inc; and the former City Architect, Mr. Terry Groshong, made the lighting of Enger Tower a Centennial Project (http://www.clubrunner.ca/ CPrg/DxProgramhome/programhome.aspx?). As you climb the inner stairwell of Enger Tower, you will feel wrapped in the beauty of Minnesotas 1.1 billion-year-old bluestone while you listen to the stories of the Tower, City, and region on your smartphone and watch the outside lights change in intensity and color with the time of the day in the 21st Century. Enjoy.

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Occupy Duluth Superior Faces Dropping Temperatures

by Alicia lebens

The Occupy Wall Street movement has spread across America and the world, but protesters here in Duluth face a unique challenge: The temperature in Duluth is falling fast. At the time of print, the occupiers have been staying in the government plaza outside City Hall for two weeks. The daytime temperature has been a brisk mid-40 degrees Fahrenheit, with night temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The group is in the process of winterizing their site and are committed to using sustainable means of warmth. One new addition is a yurt built from insulation panels. Other ways have included facing clear plastic sheeting into the sunlight to harvest solar heat and to position tents close together to share heat.

The Occupy Duluth Superior site is located in the Civic Plaza, in front of Duluth City Hall.

Above: photo by scot bol below: photos by AliciA lebens

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future holds such magnificent potential through our amazing technologies, then when will we see these benefits in our daily sense of fulfillment? We are depressed, we are afraid, we feel alone. We slave our whole lives, while paying interest to responsible men sitting in ivory towers. We slave just so we can be educated, live in a decent home, and have a family. The only way to live the American dream is to be in debt. Debt is the engine of our economy. We destroy our true wealth- our air, water, earth, and our time- trading it for scraps of paper, Nestle drinks and Tyson nuggets. The

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from unaccountable government and corporate power. We face unprecedented environmental catastrophes. If we are ever to evolve as a species, the time is now. We implore the people of Duluth to turn off your televisions. Shut down your video games. Disconnect from the spectacle and join us in the real world! Every moment spent isolated in our homes in front of glowing boxes is a moment people in the real world are engaging in actual decisions that impact our lives. United we stand, divided we fall. The people are too big to fail, and we cannot back down now that we have spoken up. By starting local, working together we can plant

seeds of change here at home, and work to cultivate change for larger global issues. By setting precedents, we can build a working model for sustainability. Our one demand is that we participate in our democracy. Visit our website: www.occupyduluth.org. Join us on Facebook. Show up and have your say at our General Assemblies: Usually Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Or just get your tent, a warm sleeping bag and occupy with us. For the most up to date details and changes for Occupy Duluth Superior go to the website or call (952) 237-1705.

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Lady Ocalats Astrology

by lady ocalat

It seems as if the year is speeding by; some refer to this as The Quickening. The older we get the more pronounced this idea becomesthat time is speeding up. At least we can set our clocks back one hour at 2:00 am, Sunday the 6th. Thats one hour of our lives we can gain back! Try to look at life that way of gaining back hours we may have lost, either by worrying about things, feeling guilty about what we have done in the past or what we should have done, and not taking the time to be thankful for all the bounty in our lives. The Full Moon in Taurus on the 10th of this month features the Moon in all her glory! Let go of past regrets and what if thinking. Embrace your life the way it is, and strive to improve yourself and your situation daily. Personal breakthroughs happen every day! Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner and family and friends on the 24th. Give to those less fortunate than yourself, and please pray for our Troops to come home safely. ARIES (March 21-April 20) You are reacting too impulsively, or over-reacting to situations. Try to avoid arguing with everyone this month. I know its a stressful time for Do-ers, and you are definitely that! Learn to compromise a bit more, and dont do anything drastic in the job or relationship department this month. Stay the course.for now. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Ever hear of planning ahead? Seriouslyyou are living day by day and just hoping to get by. Get a budget going, and stick to it. There could be a falling out with someone in an authoritative position prompting you to want to quit your job. Think this

through before you act. Ask some questions, and learn to listen more to your friendsthey are trying to help you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) There is such a need inside of you to stand apart from the crowd -- to be recognized for all your hard work and versatility. Dont feel despair. People are beginning to take notice of you and your positive and optimistic traits. Resist the temptation to tell little white lies to impress. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You need more meaningful relationshipswith people who actually CARE for you. Why are you hanging on to socalled friends who treat you so shabbily? You need to respect yourself more, and put some effort into your intentions to stand up for yourself. You are worth it! LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Stop bragging! It does not become you. Believe it or not, others already know you are awesome, without you constantly reminding them! You need to make some extra bucks this monthmaybe a second part-time job, or more hours could help you in the short term. Start planning ahead with your cash and what you spend it on. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) Dont just give away all your secrets of success! You are getting fed up with demanding and outright rude people. Working overtime for no pay or helping everyone to the exclusion of yourself sounds very altruistic, but it is not paying your bills. You need the extra time yourself to finish all your own projects. LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22) Sometimes you put off confronting others, because you fear the worst. Think of the positive outcomes of standing up

for yourself. You can overcome anything or anyone that tries to stop your progress in life. Real enemies do exist, but you can bypass their negative energy by staying centered and strongtwo of your best qualities. SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Happy Birthday, Scorpio! Watch how much you drink on Thanksgiving. You might say too much to someone with whom you have been fusterated and family problems could arise. Listen to your heart, and start to act upon those plans for the future about which you have been telling everyone. Your intuition is spot on this month! SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Happy Birthday, Sagittarius! Please dont hang on to the past with someone who doesnt feel the same as you do. This could be an old flame, partner, or friend whom you have been dragging along. Free yourself of this burden. Do some deep reflection into your past, and that will help you move forward into the future. You deserve better! CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan 19) Lately, it seems that people are misinterpreting your words and intentions, taking things out of context, misquoting you, and being downright insensitive to your needs. You are all too willing to keep the peace, but you should be listened to and respected, also! Dont give someone close to you an answer without all the facts. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) You havent been honest with your emotions. Bottling up your feelings wont get you anything but an ulcer! Learn to ask for what you need. Others want and expect more from you than just a nod. Work on your relationships and partnerships. You are capable of great kindness and compassion. Dont be afraid to show it.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) Ask only of people what they are capable of giving. That yearning inside of you can be filledby you! Work on your spirituality and psychic gifts. Helping others will feel particularly wonderful this time of year, and you will not be forgotten for your efforts. Your sense of fun is at an all-time high! REMEMBER: You all have so much to be thankful for as we move into this Holiday season. Even though money may be tight, there are ways to show the ones you love how much you appreciate them. One of the ways is with FOOD! Homemade goodies and homecooked meals beat fast food and take-out anyday of the week. Most of us are far too busy to cook these days, but the bounty of vegetables from the gardens is in the stores right now; pumpkins, squash, potatoes, onions, carrots, and sweet potatoes are wonderful paired with a good pork roast or beef roast. Try using a crock pot to come home to home-made comfort food for your family with little effort on your part. Remember..food is magic! 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, Mn.), and can be reached for readings and classes at 218-722-2240, or through her website: www. ladyocalat.com

Continued from Page 1 it more difficult to live here. Limit taxes and make it a little easier on people here in Duluth. Another At Large candidate, Linda Krug, stressed that it is important to maintain strong core services, such as police, fire and infrastructure, which all rely on tax dollars. Raising taxes might be on the table, she said. Im not proposing a tax increase, but its something well have to look at. Tim Riley, an At Large candidate, said its important for Duluth to lure businesses, especially with the Citys convenient shipping location and railroads in place. I hear a lot of concern about the job situation, Riley said. It seems like Duluth isnt producing a lot of jobs that are high-paying. To attract industry to the city of Duluth, we really need to have some incentives for different companies to relocate here. Over 50 people attended and had opportunities to speak with the candidates before and after the forum. Im really impressed with all of them. Its a

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good group, said Maddy Larson who attends as many local political forums as possible. I didnt get bored. I actually listened, she joked. Mary Streufert, a member of the League of Women Voters who served as moderator of the forum, said she was impressed with the attendance. This was a fabulous turnout, she said. Ive

been to other community forums here and the people are always active. The LWV has also held a forum for the First District and At Large City Council candidates, as well as a Duluth School Board candidate forum. We do it so the community has the chance to meet the candidates, Streufert said. Theyre speaking off the cuff. People really get to know who their choices are.

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