I usually like to note these notable dates with a blog post. I remember in 04/04/04 I wrote my first blog post with a Six Apart serice called TypePad. I had been a beta tester of that blogging tool before that. Too bad that when I stopped paying for their service all my posts disappeared. I have them saved somewhere. I just need to figure out how to make them appear on this hosting service.

06/06/06

This day was notable because it was the day my brother hit bottom, quit drinking, and entered a treatment program.

07/07/07

I wrote a post that this was the 40th birthday of “The summer of love” and my 40 year Appleton high school graduation in 1967.

09/09/09

Community Organizer

I feel I am entering a new phase of activities. Tonight I meet with my Saint Paul City Council representative, Russ Stark, as a community activist concerned about the future in Como Park, where I live. I have been involved with my Como Park Community Council (District 10) since last summer. One of my goals was to improve 2-way communication between my neighborhood and city government. A new District 10 Como Community Council website is something I helped with as a member of the D10 communications committee.

I also have created my own Community website call comopark.us. I played an active part in the Como Park swimming pool redevelopment and communicated the process of designing the new pool. It still needs financing and I will follow the process.

I also joined the Como Park Alliance and continue their mission -

To preserve the park’s rich history and natural environment to ensure the integrity of the park for the future through partnerships, proactive activities and education.

Video Production

Last night I went to training for the use of professional grade video cameras. Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) allows the use of their video production equipment, studios, and editing suites if the resulting production is aired on public access cable.

I plan to produce a video promoting the use of the Como Park Shuttle service which will reduce traffic and parking problems around the Como park Campus.

I also hope to volunteer helping teens produce videos.

Bike Rebuilding

I started going to the Sibley Bike Depot where volunteers rebuild bikes to donate and also help kids fix their bikes. (video)

I need to quit for now so I can publish this at 9 minutes after 9am on 09/09/09.

Science Museum

I forgot to mention that I still am going in every Wed to volunteer at Collector’s Corner at the Science Museum Of Minnesota. I also am paid to blog about Current Science on their Buzz Blog.

I posted all the information and links I could find about emerald ash borer beetles and ash trees over on my ComoPark.us website. There are a lot of ash trees in Como Park and in Saint Paul (50,000 I think). Minnesota has more ash trees than all other states except for Maine.

The script was alien and has of yet not been deciphered. The layout resembled a primer or mini-encyclopedia explaining basic concepts from an alternate reality.

The page numbers apparently use base 21 arithmetic.

If you are intrigued, there are several websites that discuss the book, Codex Seraphinianus.

Clicking on the images will make them larger.

Town Hall Meeting, Ellen Anderson from Art Oglesby on Vimeo.

I posted some videos and more information about the Hamline Midway Library closing on my ComoPark.us website (click link to view).

Area included in Como Pool renovation

I applied to be on the Como Pool Planning Committee to represent residents of Lexington Parkway. I was not selected but have been attending the meetings anyway. I put pictures and an explanation of what went on at the first three meetings at comopark.us. (click this link in blue to read more about the Como Pool repair process)

The closing of the Como Park swimming pool has received attention by the media. You can read about it by clicking the links below.

Como Park changes get neighbors’ attention (TwinCitiesDailyPlanet)

Como Pool torpedoed; other area swimming pools are in deep water (South St. Paul Examiner)

Como Park pool beyond repair; no plans to reopen next spring (Star & Tribune)

Learn about the Como Park Swimming Pool Redevelopment process

The City of Saint Paul Division of Parks and Recreation is planning a complete redevelopment of the Como Regional Park Pool and adjacent facilities located at Horton Avenue and Lexington Parkway in Como Regional Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

I wrote an article on my ComoPark.US website titled Como Park Swimming Pool Redevelopment describing the process (click to read - includes a video)

Click on this link to find information about RS Eden reuse of the Sholom Home.