Project Care

Project Care

Health Outreach & Access

FREE CLINIC

Are you or someone you know in need of medical attentino and cannot afford or do not have adequate health coverage? Project Care may be able to accomodate those needs. For more information call 218-362-6442.

2nd and 4th Thursday of each month

5:30PM to 7:30PM

Family Investment Center

3112 6th Avenue East

Hibbing, MN 55746

Free health care visits

No appointment needed

No proof of insurance necessary

Verification of income, NOT required

There shall be no discrimination based on gender, birth, race, native or social origin, religious belief or political opinion. Nobody shall be discriminated against because of disability.

EVELETH PUCK DAYS 2010

Patrick / Urho Community Kinship Days
Family Fun the Whole Weekend!
March 12 -13, 2010

3rd Annual PUCK Days Parade
Saturday March 13, 11 a.m. down Main Street

Antique, Vintage, and Unique Snowmobile Show
Machines will park by the "Big Stick" after the parade

United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum
Admission Special
$5.00 Admission on Saturday and Sunday
Enter to win a Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Jersey (need not be present to win)

Arrowhead Transit will have a free shuttle bus for those traveling from one event to another

Events to be Held

Friday, March 12, 2010

Hoagie's Annual Chili Cook-off
7 p.m. – 9p.m.
Call 744-5144 to reserve your spot in the competition!

Deuces Wild! Dueling Piano's
Goodfella's Bar and Grill
$10 cover charge; Call 744-9974 for more information

Saturday, March 13, 2010

PUCK Days Fly-in Pancake Breakfast
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eveleth Virginia Airport
Come enjoy the planes of the Range Flyers and Taconite Aviation.
Breakfast served by Eveleth Lions at $6 per person

PUCK Days Parade
11 a.m. down Main street
Contact Beth at eepterson2003@yahoo.com to reserve your spot, entrants accepted the day of event too.

Antique, Vintage, and Unique Snowmobile Show
After the parade snowmobiles will park by the "Big Stick" Awards at 2 p.m.
Cost to enter machines into the show is 5 nonperishable food items to be donated to the Quad Cities Food Shelf.

Arrowhead DARE Family Sliding Event
12 p.m. to 2 p.m at the RRCC Run
Bonfire- Hot Dogs, Chips, and Hot Chocolate served FREE.
No sled…No problem…DARE will have sleds for families to use!

Wells Fargo Kids Booth
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum

Reading to the Dogs Library Kids Event
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eveleth Public Library
Numerous therapy dogs available for cuddling.

Eveleth Heritage Committee Coffee 'An
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eveleth Public Library
Come learn the interesting history of the City of Eveleth

Schedule is subject to change, check back often for updates!

Lake Superior Family Fun Fest!

Join us for the
Lake Superior Family Fun Fest!

February 27 & 28, 2010 at the DECC
Admission $5 | Carnival Rides additional

$1 OFF Coupons available at area
McDonald's Restaurants

$1 from each full priced admission goes to the Northern Lights Foundation.

CARNIVAL RIDES:
Unlimited Ride wristbands are $15 each or single tickets are $1 each. Most rides require 2 to 3 tickets.

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The Lake Superior Family Fun-Fest will feature an exhibit hall with products, services and interactive activities that appeal to young families. Enjoy a “county fair” atmosphere complete with an indoor carnival with rides and midway games for kids from two to the early teens. You’ll feel like its summer in the middle of the winter!

EXHIBITORS:
If you provide products or services for kids and families then The Lake Superior Family Fun Fest is an event that you will want to put your business or organization “front and center” at.
For more information call 218-727-1177 or email us here.

FREE CLINIC - Hibbing

Free Clinic

Are you or someone you know in need of medical attention and cannot afford or do not have adequate health care coverage? Project Care may be able to accommodate those needs. For more information call (218) 362-6442.

2nd and 4th Thursday of each month

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Family Investment Center
3112 6th Ave East
Hibbing, MN 55746

Free Health Care Visits
No appointment needed
No proof of insurance necessary
Verification of income, NOT required

There shall be no discrimination based on gender, birth, race, native and social origin, religious belief or political opinion. Nobody shall be discriminated against because of disability.

Free Dental Care Provided to Minnesota Children In Need

Minnesota Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile program to host free dental clincis.

On Feb. 5 and 6, dentists will volunteer their time to help thousands of low-income children who are not getting the dental care they need and deserve. Each year, the program provides about $1.7 million worth of free care to more than 5,000 children. More than 200 clinics across the state participate. Again this year, the MDA is asking for your help. Please tell families aboutGive Kids a Smile and help ensure they know how to make an appointment for their child.

Here is what families should know about Give Kids a Smile:

• After Jan. 1, parents can find local participating dental offices by visiting the MDA Web site or calling United Way 2-1-1 (just dial 211). Cell phone users can call 651-291-0211. Toll free is 1-800-543-7709. Parents then call the dental office to make an appointment.
• Each child must have an appointment and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  Services vary from clinic to clinic. When calling to make an appointment, we encourage parents to talk with the clinic about any specific needs or concerns.
• Families are asked to respect the clinic's time and dedication. For every child who doesn't show up for his or her appointment, another child could have been helped. If the family must cancel, they should give the clinic at least a day's notice.
• In the weeks before the child's appointment, families or teachers should read age-appropriate books to familiarize the child with what to expect during their dental exam. School or community libraries should have some good selections.
• On the day before the appointment, families should drive by the dental clinic together with their child. Just driving past the clinic helps ensure families know where the clinic is located and helps the child visualize - and feel more confident about - where he or she will visit the dentist.

To Promote the program: You can help spread the word about Give Kids a Smile in your community through the MDA Web site, where you will find classroom take-home fliers as well as color fliers. You are invited to download, print and distribute these materials, and also pass this information with your networks. If you have any questions, contact the MDA at 612-767-8400 or e-mail gkas@mndental.org.

2nd Annual Food Drive

Santa joined the Eveleth Fire Department and Ambulance Service in collecting food for the 2009 food drive on Thursday December 3rd. Promptly at 6pm Santa left the Fire Station along with all his dedicated men and women who serve Eveleth, they were up and down the streets of Eveleth and West Eveleth. After the collection they dropped off all the donations at North Country Christian Center, where they were eagerly greeted by the many volunteers waiting to sort the donations.



Santa & Eveleth Fire Department and Ambulance Service






Some of the many volunteers





The food was an awesome sight to see




We would like to Thank the Eveleth Fire Department and Ambulance Service, City of Eveleth staff, Santa, all the volunteers who came out to the church and helped unpack and sort the donations.

A very special thank you to all the residents of Eveleth, who very graciously gave this holiday season and making this year such a success.




If you or someone you know could benefit from a food basket this holiday season, please drop off their names in the box at the Eveleth Library. We are accepting families until December 11th.

If you are interested in helping in the planning process of Puck Days. They will be meeting Monday, November 23, 2009 at 6pm. This month they will be meeting at The Roosevelt Bar.

All who are interested in participating are welcome

Free Medical Clinic

The Lake Superior Life Center will hold a free medical clinic on November 25th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 101 West 2nd Street #109, Duluth. Services available will include maternal and child health, prenatal appointments, yearly physicals, and free non-emergency medical services. Appointments are required by calling 218-727-3399. These services are of no cost to you and require no insurance.

Further information can be viewed at www.lslcduluth.org/documents/FMC.pdf

Puck Days Committee Meeting

If you are interested in helping in the planning process of Puck Days. They will be meeting Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 6pm. This month they will be meeting at Poor Gary's Pizza.

All who are interested in participating are welcome

Free Thanksgiving Dinners

First Assembly of God in Hibbing has 100 Thanksgiving meal bags that are being made available to families that are in need this Thanksgiving. Each bag will have a complete uncooked meal including a nice size turkey. If you or someone you know needs assistance.

Please Call First Assembly of God at 218-263-7848 to reserve one of these meals.

How to prevent and prepare for the H1N1

With all the information and misinformation in the media about the swine flu, it's good to know the facts and how to prepare for it. When you hear the term "pandemic" it is not bound to a certain number of cases, but defined by human-to-human transmission in three different countries in two different WHO regions.

Prevention

1. Know what the signs of swine flu are in people. The symptoms look a lot like an ordinary flu and include fever (greater than 100°F or 37.8°C), cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. It is reported that diarrhea and vomiting can also be included with the symptoms of illness. There's no way to tell if you have the swine flu unless a respiratory specimen is taken within the first 4-5 days and sent to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or equivalent).
2. Make sure you are in good health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress,drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Consider taking a Vitamin C & D supplement. The healthier you are, the better your immune system will be at defending your body against a virus.
3. Practice good hygiene. If you sneeze, keep a disposable tissue in front of your mouth, after sneezing or blowing your nose throw the tissue away. Wash your hands often, especially if after blowing your nose/sneezing and before you eat. Use a disinfectant when possible or just use soap and water.
4. Don't share utensils or drinks. In cafeteria settings, it's not uncommon for people to casually share utensils or take a sip from someone else's drink. This should be completely avoided if there is any risk of a flu pandemic.

Preparation

If a pandemic flu virus spreads rapidly, being prepared to stay at home will help slow down the virus because you'll minimize your exposure (and other people's exposure to you, if you become sick

1. Stock up. Store nonperishable foods, bottled water, over-the-counter drugs, health supplies and other necessities. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends having a 2-week supply. (These supplies can be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages.) Have basic, over-the-counter health supplies such as a thermometer, facemasks, tissues, soap, hand sanitizers, medicine to relieve fever, and cold medicine.
2. Plan ahead. Plan for what you will do in the following cases:
   • Schools dismissed:
   • You or family member becomes sick and requires care: Plan to stay home for at least 10 days when you are sick with pandemic flu. Staying home will keep you from infecting others. Make sure others in your household also stay home when they are sick. During a severe pandemic, stay home if someone in your household is sick with pandemic flu.
3. Talk to your employer.
4. Use Technology.
   
5. Stay updated.
   • Reliable, accurate, and timely information is available at PandemicFlu.gov and World Health Organization swine flu page
   • Telephone sources include the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hotline at: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636). This line is available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY: 1-888-232-6348. If you do not live in the U.S., check if there is an equivalent hotline in your area.
   If we prepare and use prevention there is no need to panic. If you know your neighbor is sick ask if there is anything they may need so they don't have to go out and infect others, plus it's a nice thing to do
   
   
   
   
   Source: Wikihow.com

Winter Driving Tips

As you know winter is making it's presence known a little early this year. This is a good reminder to keep us and our families safe this season.

The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it.

Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.

If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared , and that you know how to handle road conditions.

It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles. Consult your owner's manual for tips specific to your vehicle.

Driving safely on icy roads

1. Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
2. Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
3. Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
4. Keep your lights and windshield clean.
5. Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
6. Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
7. Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
8. Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
9. Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

If your rear wheels skid...

1. Take your foot off the accelerator.
2. Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
3. If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
4. If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.
5. If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal.

If your front wheels skid...

1. Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
2. As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.

If you get stuck...

1. Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper.
2. Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.
3. Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.
4. Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.
5. Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.
6. Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.

Sources: National Safety Council

How to Preserve Your Carved Pumpkin to Make It Last Longer!

A little simple Halloween magic with household items will make your Jack O'Lantern last a week longer!

Essentially, we're going to embalm your Jack O'Lantern, just like the ancient Egyptians did their mummies! (Hey, maybe they practiced on pumpkins!)

Here are the simple steps:

1. Remove dirt: Wipe the exterior surfaces of the pumpkin clean using a damp cloth.
2. Make a bleach solution of1 tablespoon of bleach (typical brand name "Clorox) per quart of water and put it in a spray bottle.
3. Spray the pumpkin inside and all cut areas of the pumpkin with the solution. This will kill much of the surface bacteria and mold that cause rotting.
4. Let it penetrate and dry for about 20 minutes
5. Next, rub all of the carved or cut surfaces with petroleum jelly. This will keep out new bacteria and molds as well as dramatically reduce the dehydration!
6. Wipe away excess with a paper towel!
7. Now, keep your pumpkin out of direct sunlight and try to keep it as cool as possible (but above freezing!) and you should get at least a week's enjoyment out of it!
   

Eveleth Beautification Committee Meeting

We will be meeting on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 5:30pm in council chambers.

We will be working on goals set for 2009 including a food drive.

All are welcome to attended

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Battering on women is the most under reported crime in America.

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States.

One woman is beaten by her husband or partner every 15 seconds in the United States.

About 1 out of 4 women are likely to be abused by a partner in her lifetime.

Domestic Violence is a violent confrontation between family or household members involving physical harm, sexual assault, or fear of physical harm. Family or household members include spouses / former spouses, those in (or formerly in) a dating relationship, adults related by blood or marriage, and those who have a biological or legal parent-child relationship.

Domestic violence destroys families and communities. No one deserves to be abused. The responsibility for the violence belongs to the abuser. It is not the victim's fault!


How you can help:

1. Take a zero tolerance attitude-If you see it, hear it~Call the police and report it, even if it means you have to do it multiple times.
2. Talk about Domestic Violence with family and friends.~ Keeping it hush, hush, hurts the victims.
3. Drop off unwanted cell phones w/chargers at RWA~ They are used so victims of Domestic Violence can call 911.
4. Support the cause

Beautification Committee Meeting

We will be meeting Thursday, September 21, 2009 at 5:30pm to 7:00pm
upstairs in the Eveleth City Hall.

Items on the agenda local food drive, lights up tour

Everyone is welcome to come and participate.

Eveleth's 3rd Annual National Night Out

National Night Out was celebrated in Eveleth on the nicest night we have had in weeks, on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. It was night for neighbors to reconnect or meet for the first time. There was everything from fantastic food, games, face painting, water balloon fights, good conversation, and door prizes.

West Eveleth

600 Block of Summit


700 block of Clay


800 blocks of summit, Harrison, Clay



700 Block of Cleveland




Monroe Park





200 block of Norman




500 block of Jackson






1100 block of Lincoln





A special thank you goes out to all of our Block Party Leaders, Eveleth Police, and The City of Eveleth, without you this event could not be possible.


If your block is interested in having a block party for National Night Out 2010, Please contact us.

Neighborhood Project

Beautifying Eveleth

One neighborhood at a time

We want to meet you!

When: Thursday, August 20, 2009

Time: 5 pm -8pm

Location: Monroe Park

It’s an exciting time in the neighborhood of "Old Eveleth"

• Are you in need of odd jobs done around your home/yard?
• Do you have a skill that you could teach your neighbors? ( gardening, planting, roofing, siding, plumbing, carpentry)
• Are you interested how you can save on your winter/summer utilities?
• Are you new to the area and want to meet your neighbors?

Join us for conversation & dinner

RSVP/Questions?

Eveleth Horizons

(218) 744-2098

Flower donations

Are you splitting your perennial flowers?

Are you trying to eliminate some flowers?

Looking for someone to take them off your hands?

Eveleth Horizons is partnering with the City of Eveleth, AEOA, and the Greater MN Housing Fund to work on Community Revitalization.

We are looking for donated flowers to give to people to plant in their yards to beautify the community.

If you are able to donate, please call 744-2098 or e-mail: eveleth.horizons@gmail.com

THANKS!

4th of July

Thanks to all those who make the 4th of July events in Eveleth what they are!!!!

I had the honor of bringing my daughter to her first fireworks and it is an event that we plan to make an annual tradition. I remember going to the parade when I was young and brought her to her first parade. It is so fun to pass down those traditions from my childhood to my daughter.

This is only possible due to the hard work and dedication of so many community members. Thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and the sponsors. You do great work!