And the winner is...

A Resolution by the City of Eveleth, Minnesota, naming Eveleth’s new sliding hill RRCC (pronounced rock) Run.

Whereas, Eveleth is a city on a hill in a snowy winter climate; and,

Whereas, nearly every adult resident has fond memories of afternoons spent whisking down slippery slopes; and,

Whereas, young and not-so-young alike enjoy affordable, family-friendly winter recreation; and,

Whereas, the development of a sliding hill was made possible by Eveleth Horizons, Eveleth Parks Commission, City Council, and Public Works staff; and,

Whereas, more than one hundred members of the Eveleth Community gathered for a Grand Opening celebration of the sliding hill on January 1, 2008, for an afternoon of sledding fun, building snowmen, sipping hot chocolate, and enjoying a cozy bonfire; and,

Whereas, 54 fabulous entries were submitted for a Name That Hill Contest; and,

Whereas, the Eveleth Parks Commission chose a winning entry that is descriptive of both the hill and its location; and,

Whereas, the name RRCC Run (pronounced “Rock”) was submitted by Sydney Karpik;

Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of Eveleth, Minnesota that the sliding hill be named RRCC Run.

Passed and Approved by the City Council of Eveleth, Minnesota, this day the 2nd of January, 2008.

Grand opening of the sliding hill

On New Year's Day, a grand opening was held for the new sliding hill. The parks commission, City of Eveleth, and Eveleth Horizons all played a part in making this event a success.Signs have been posted to lead the way to the parking area. The hill can be accessed from Park or from the RRCC.

The hill was completed and a joy for all those that chose to slide. The ride down is worth the hike up the hill.

Special thanks to Mike (City of Eveleth) for all the work he did to make this vision a reality.

Special thanks to: Connie, Kathy, and Barb (Parks Commission)

People of all ages enjoyed the festivities. Parents came with their children, grandparents brought their grandchildren....

The methods were broad: from inner tubes, to sleds of all sizes, shapes, etc. to snowboards....

The day was cold, but the hot chocolate, cookies, and fire helped to warm up...
A contest was held :

54 entries were received and include names such as:
Lightning Hill; Snowville Hill; Hat Trick Hill; Happy Hill; Widow maker hill; Golden Bear Hill; RRCC Run; Sub Zero Hill; Frost Bite Ridge; Slippery Slope; Northern Heights; Quite a Hike Hill; Heck of a Hill; Big Freeze Expressway; Eveleth Express; Jack Frost Hill; "RRCC On" Sliding Hill. The Parks Commission met to vote on a name for the hill and then a recommendation will be made to the City to make it official.

A snowman building contest was also a part of the festivities:

"Pom Pom Snow Girl" was built by: Tina, Chris, Katie, Damion, Dylan, Hunter, and Driften

Prizes were awarded for creativity and fun

"Samantha" the Hula Snowgirl was created by Grandma Cathy along with granddaughters Shelby and Maggie

Sheila, JD, and daughter Lily worked together to create their snowman

"The old snowman of the mountain" was created by Jim and Tony.

Thanks to all those who made this event such a success. We will share more information when the name of the hill is decided and made official.

To each of you - may you have time to spend with family, friends,... this year and "Sled the hill".

Happy Holidays!

The Horizon's Economic Development Committe sends you warm holiday wishes for you and yours this season.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday January 17, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at the Super 8 on Hwy 53. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Sliding Hill Grand Opening

When: January 1, 2008
Time: 2-4pm
Where: Behind the RRCC - Parking available at bottom of hill.
(Entrance is off Park Avenue across from cemetery.)

Bring your mode of transpotation.(Sled, cardboard,tube)

Bring warm clothes

Bring family & friends

Snowman building contest

Make it a family friendly afternoon

Bring your own props.(hats, buttons, ect.)

Be creative! 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize winners

Name that Hill contest

Take a ride down the hill!

Fill out the form with the name that best describes the hill.

If your entry is chosen you will have just made history!

Thank you to the Eveleth Parks Commission for co-sponsoring this event

How to Beat the Holiday Blues

How to Beat the Holiday Blues

With the holidays quickly approaching, it can sometimes be easy to forget that not everyone looks forward to the holiday season.
For many people, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s can often be constant reminders of all the things that are wrong in our lives. Perhaps there isn’t enough money to make ends meet or our relationships with our friends and family aren’t exactly what we wish they’d be.

Whatever the situation, it can have us seeing green (with envy) and red (with anger) while everyone else is singing yuletide greetings and spreading holiday cheer.

Here are a few tips to make the holiday season a little brighter:

• Do Your Homework: Not everyone celebrates traditional American holidays. The last three months of the year are chalk full of a variety of cultural celebrations from Yom Kippur to Christmas to Kwanza. Most of these activities feature a large array of community events.
  

• Find out what’s happening in your local community and make it a point to attend. If you’re looking to meet new people, make new friends, etc., they’re not just going to come knocking on your door. Mix and mingle. See and be seen. Who knows? With a little effort you could be sharing these tips with someone else who may be in need during next year’s holiday season.

• Do Something Special to Pamper Yourself: With all of the focus on gift giving during the holiday season we often forget about the special gifts that we can give ourselves.

• Volunteer Your Time: Whoever said it’s better to give than receive was definitely on to something. An easy way to lift your spirits and remind yourself of just how fortunate you truly are, is to volunteer your time and services to those who are less fortunate than yourself. Sickness, homelessness and the rest of the ills of society don’t take a break during the holiday season, so why should you? Volunteering at a local hospital, shelter or foster care facility during the holidays can brighten not only your day, but someone else’s as well.
  
  Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Eveleth Merchants Social

Eveleth Merchants Association Annual

HOLIDAY SOCIAL

Wednesday, December 19th
5:00 p.m.

Margie’s Roosevelt
All Eveleth Merchants and Friends Welcome!

*Complimentary
Hors D’oeuvres
*Cash Bar

Holiday Stress Tips – Management Tips for the Holiday Season
(www.acqyr.com/Holiday_Stress_Tips)

01: Do what you can
Too much food. Too much to do. Too much everything

‘Tisn’t the season of excess. At least it shouldn’t be. Having too much on your plate (literally and figuratively) will overwhelm.

Be aware of time constraints on yourself and your schedule. Don’t over-book yourself or stretch yourself (or your pants) too thin

02: Set a budget
Too little time. Too little money. Zero patience.

‘Tis the season of giving, but no one said giving had to be expensive. Set a budget and stick to it.

There is no greater gift than giving yourself, your time, and your full effort. What comes from the heart outweighs all else.

03: Creative
Pure imagination

‘Tis the season of imagination. Imagine making your own gifts. It’s not only more personalized and heart felt, but you’ll be de-stressing, too.

Arts and crafts, baking, or card-writing will get your mind off things. Plus you’re avoiding the stressful shopping scene and saving money.

04: Count your blessings.
All is calm. All is bright

‘Tis the season to celebrate. What do you have to celebrate? More than you think.

Concentrate on what you do have, not what you wish you did.

05: Expect the time crunch, not perfection.
Year end projects. Last minute shopping. Time pressures galore

‘Tis the season of the time crunch. With so much expected of you – family, work, social events, and more – it’s just not possible to meet every demand.

Unreasonable expectations will lead to great disappointments. Manage what you can with the time you have. There’s no use in stressing yourself out.

06: Beat the procrastination bug.
Make a list and check it twice.

‘Tis the season of much to do. Your mind may drift onto your long to-do list, but don’t let that distract you from the task at hand.

Get everything out of your head and onto paper. Once you do, stop worrying. Trust that things will get done in time.

07: Beat the shopping rush.
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style

‘Tis the season of busy malls and parking lots with long line-ups and stress filling the air.

Avoid the hustle and bustle by planning ahead, ordering online or making personalized gifts. Don’t let the stress of others rub off on you.

08: Let Go
Little battles everywhere. At Home. In the Parking lot. At work.

‘Tisn’t the season of conflicts. Trying to win small battles may cost you health, happiness, and peace of mind.

Grudges, arguments, and fights waste energy and magnify stress. Instead, let go and seek peace in your heart.

09: Create new traditions.
Let nothing you dismay.

‘Tis the season of togetherness. Don’t let conflict create division among your family or friends.

Rekindle relationships by creating new holiday traditions that involve everyone. Taking a fresh look will give you all something to look forward to.

10: Eat, sleep, and be merry.
Sleep in heavenly peace.

‘Tis the season to be healthy. Bring good tidings to your body, mind, and stomach by managing your diet and sleep.

Good health starts with healthy food and quality rest. Otherwise you’ll feel bloated, tired, or cranky, and that just might rub off on others.

11: Be Jolly
O tidings of comfort and joy.

‘Tis the season to be jolly. Santa isn’t the only one who has the right to be jolly. After all, if he can be jolly with is workload, you can be too.

Remember what “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays’ mean. Don’t perpetuate anxiety or fear. Instead, spread joy and happiness.

12: Laugh, dance, sing, and play.
Joy to the world.

‘Tis the season to be free from stress. There is much more to worry about, but there is much more to bring you joy.

Embrace each moment – good or bad – with a smile. Live, love, and laugh. All else will fall into place.