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Did you go get your February issue of The Hillsider?
Greetings!
The February issue is now on the stands. Be sure to get your copy. See the photo spread of the MLK Day events, learn about the Potter Family's plans for the Fourth Street Market and read about the new Japanese restaurant, Hanabi, at 110 N. First Ave. W.
Grab your calendar and a pencil to write down all the community events you will learn about through the articles and the Community Calendar on page 11.
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Hillsider honored with Drum Major for Peace Award.
General Manager
Naomi Yaeger-Bischoff joyfully holds up the Drum Maker for Peace Award.
Scot Bol of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee presented
the organization with the award at the rally in the DECC auditorium on
Jan. 18. From left to right are board members: Rosemary Hampton,
Allegra Henderson, Scott Yeazle, Bruce Howell, Claudie Washington,
Naomi Yaeger-Bischoff and Scot Bol.
It's official: if you are reading the Hillsider, you are reading an award winning publication. The Hillsider was bestowed with the Drum Major for Peace Award during the Martin Luther King, Jr. rally on Jan. 18. The award recognizes The Hillsider for as an organization which has worked to build awareness, speak on the behalf of justice, celebrate diversity and promote actions toward a building a better future for all.
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Volunteering has its rewards
The Hillsider depends on volunteers. We couldn't produce and distribute the paper out without you. Whether you write stories, submit photos, help proof read or help distribute, we count on your help and we thank you.  Bruce Howell
Our president, Bruce Howell wrote about his feelings on volunteering:
Volunteering can be interesting, boring, frustrating, a lot of work; and sometimes make you proud
There
are numerous ways people volunteer in their community. Some of us
volunteer as sports coaches, some are called to be lay clergy, mentors
for troubled youth, or perhaps we just shovel the walks for the elderly
couple next door.
I volunteer as a board member for this
community newspaper. I also am a volunteer during Grandma's Marathon at
a water station and donate my time as an officer in a local
professional society. I've helped build sandbag flood-control dikes in
North Dakota and packaged food for disaster relief. Sometimes
volunteering is interesting, sometimes boring, sometimes frustrating,
and sometimes just hard physical work. However, this past month, I was
proud to be a volunteer. Not because of something I did personally, but
because of my affiliation with two organizations that won awards.
The
Hillsider won the "Drum Major for Peace Award" in recognition for being
an important communication instrument and advocate for people living in
Duluth's core neighborhoods. Also in the same month, the engineering
society where I serve as an officer received an "Outstanding Small
Section Award" from our regional leaders.
Recognition for
volunteering sometimes comes after long periods of hard work, or in the
case of some artists and activists, after death. Probably most often,
volunteers are not recognized at all. I suspect no one does volunteer
work for the awards - they are just too infrequent. We each have our
reasons for volunteering. In my case, it might have helped me fill time
after an unwanted divorce. Or perhaps, I just welcomed the challenges
of a leadership opportunity. Whatever the reason, I don't regret my
decision to volunteer my time. It helped me as well as others.
Bruce Howell
Howell is the president of the board of The Hillsider.
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Snowlympics encourages all ages to try a winter sport
The public can do more then just watch the winter Olympics on television. They will be encouraged to try a lifelong winter sport right here in Duluth with the Snowlympics Celebrations.
In between the opening ceremony and closing ceremony there will be numerous free, family friendly events geared to all ages.
"Warmer by the Lake" will present the Opening Ceremony on Saturday February 13, at Bayfront, from 3 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., and Chester Bowl's Winter Carnival will present the closing ceremony on Saturday Feb. 27 from 11:30 a.m. until 6:15 p.m. The finale includes fireworks to celebrate the Chinese New Year which is organized by College of St. Scholastica's Kaleidoscope Multicultural Club (KMC).
For schedule information, see www.FitCityDuluth.com
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Deadline for March is Tuesday, Feb. 16
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Upcoming
Events
FEB 6, Dances of Universal Peace (new location!), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Deep Peace Wellness
Stu- dio, Hunter Building, 31 W. Superior Street
#501. FEB 7, Slow Food Lake Superior Potluck- Food, Books, Movies, 4-6 p.m., Peace Church, 1111 N 11th Ave E. FEB 11, CHUM Annual Meeting Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Smith Sellers. Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th St., 6:30
p.m. social, 7 p.m. meeting and worship FEB 16, Renters Unite, Lincoln Park Renters Association, 5:30 p.m., Harrison Community Cntr 3002 W. 3rd St. Dinner and childcare provided. FEB 18, Hillside Renters Association, 6 p.m., Central Hillside Community Cntr, 12 E. 4th St., Dinner and transportation provided. 740-2 497
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Looking for a fun time with your sweetie?
Check out these events:
FEB 13, Annual Valentine Party, 12 to 2 p.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Picnic lunch, music with Terence Smith, activities for all
ages. FREE FEB
13, Twin Ports Action Coalition
Third Annual Valentines Party and Silent Auction. Starts at 7 p.m. Venue at Mohaupt Block, 2024 W. Superior St. Contact Scott Yeazle for tickets at tpac@damianocenter.org FEB 13, 11th Annual "Warmer By the Lake" 2-5 p.m. Pack up the kids, grab your skates and head to Bayfront for fun winter activities
brought to you by Duluth Parks and Recreation.
Saigon Cafe Vietnamese New Year/ Valentine's Day Party
114 W. First St. Phone 727-3987
Buffet on Sunday, Feb. 14
Party starts at 6 p.m. Tickets ~ $15.00. Reserve before it is sold out.
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