"Give me your eyes" by Brandon Heath

Looked down from a broken sky

Traced out by the city lights

My world from a mile high

Best seat in the house tonight

Touched down on the cold black tile

Hold on for the sudden stop

Breath in the familiar shock

Of confusion and chaos

Are these people going somewhere?

Why have I never cared?

Chorus:

Give me your eyes for just one second

Give me your eyes so I can see

Everything that I keep missing

Give me your love for humanity

Give me your arms for the broken hearted

The ones that are far beyond my reach

Give me your heart for the once forgotten

Give me your eyes so I can see

yeah...yeah...yeah...yeah

Step out on busy street

See a girl and our eyes meet

Does her best to smile at me

To hide whats underneath

There's a man just to her right

Black suit and a bright red tie

To ashamed to tell his wife

He's out of work

He's buying time

Are those people going somewhere?

Why have I never cared?

Chorus

I've been there a million times

A couple of million eyes

Just moving past me by

I swear I never thought that I was wrong

Well I want a second chance

So give me a second chance

To see the way you see the people all alone

Chorus

Chorus

It's never to early

Winter Car Survival Kit

Simple Items Every Driver Should Keep in the Car

In the age of good highways, sophisticated cars, and ever-present cell phones, we worry less than ever about the hazards of winter driving. We shouldn’t be so flippant about the risks of winter travel. While the stories of individuals lost in winter storms or trapped or sliding off the road and being trapped in their cars overnight are far less frequent than they once were, we can all be better prepared by simply packing a winter essentials kit in our cars.

Preparation Is Essential

Keep a bag stocked and always present in your trunk or in the cargo compartment just in case of emergency. Purchase a bag expressly for this purpose or simply use a cardboard box, an old travel bag, or a couple of canvas grocery bags. Kits should include, at minimum:

• Winter coat, hat, and gloves; ideally a blanket (or more than one) as well
• First-aid kit
• Some non-perishable food such as granola bars, or crackers; even just some hard candy can help
• Strike anywhere matches in a water-tight container
• Candles and an empty coffee can to melt snow; a cup is a good idea as well
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Small tool kit or at least an all purpose tool
• Shovel
• Jumper cables
• Tire chains

Important Tips

If you are forced off the road or simply have to wait out the worst of the storm, turn on your emergency flashers. Remember to carry your cell phone with you but realize you may not have service. Call for help if you can. Stay with your car. In your car you will be protected from the elements, you’ll stay near the highway, and you will be far more visible. Trying to go for help will only expose you to the elements and increase your chances of getting lost. You could easily be hit by another car if you attempt to walk alongside a highway. Run the engine only for about ten minutes per hour to heat the car and open a window slightly on the side opposite the wind for ventilation.

Be patient. Even in the most remote places, there will be other cars on the road and emergency personnel at work. You’ll be safe, and if you follow these simple suggestions, you’ll be comfortable while you wait for help.

For more winter driving and tips for preparing your car (and yourself for winter conditions, read more at the American Red Cross.

Supporting our students

Please see the calendar below for many of the Eveleth Gilbert school activities. Let's support our students by attending the various events.

Register to Vote

Pre-registration for voters ends on October 14, 2008. Register to vote by going to the Minnesota Secretary of State website at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=204.

You can register to vote on election day (November 4, 2008) by providing one of the following:

A valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, Minnesota ID card, or receipt for any of these
A valid student ID card including your photo, if your college has provided a student housing list to election officials
A Tribal ID card that contains your picture and signature
A valid registration in the same precinct under a different name or address
A notice of late registration sent to you by your county auditor or city clerk
A voter registered in the same precinct as you who can confirm your address with a signed oath
An employee of the residential facility where you live who can confirm your address with a signed oath

This and further information can be viewed on the Minnesota Secretary of State website mentioned above.

Remember to vote November 4, 2008

COLLEGE FAIR

Mesabi Range Community & Technical College

Wednesday, September 24th 2008
1:30 to 3:30 pm
Virginia Campus – Gym


Representatives from 60 colleges (2 and 4 year), professional schools and military organizations will be at Mesabi Range Community & Technical College
Virginia Campus Gym.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Looking for ways to Stretch Your Food Dollars This Fall and Winter?

Oregon State University offers a great free web based self-paced learning modules called Eat Well for Less.

Check it out at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fcd/nutrition/ewfl/module_03/summary.php
This site provides simple tips on stretching your food dollars at home and in the store. Additional modules are available on basic food nutrition and healthy habits.

The University of Wisconsin also offers a wonderful handy guide entitled "Planning to Stay Ahead" that can help in your budgeting needs. Check it out at http://learningstore.uwex.edu/pdf/B3478.pdf

For more resources like these and on healthy eating habits visit the Resource Library at the Unites States Department of Agriculture website http://foodstamp.nal.usda.gov

Beautification Committee Meeting

I hope everyone enjoyed their summer
It's that time a year again. Kids go back to school, sun goes down earlier,
Beautification Committee meets every 2nd Monday of the month.

On the agenda for the meeting; Holiday events.

Everyone is invited to come and join the fun...

When: Monday, September 8, 2008



Where: City Hall, upstairs



Time: 5:30 pm to 7pm