I just read the statistic about how the richest country in the world ranks in terms of poverty amongst the major industrialized countries in the world. We’re right up there with nations like Mexico and Latvia with no hint of places like Germany and France nearby.
There are lots of things going on out there across Lake County in terms of youth sports. Please let us know about scores and team photos and any other info you might have. As well, there are miles of ski and snowshoe and hiking trails and for Lake County athletes of all stripes to enjoy so please let us know what shape the trails are in so we can share that with readers.
The Silver Bay 12U girls hockey squad made it to state this season and took part in the tourney over the weekend at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia. The girls took on Alexandria in the first game and it was a good one, tied in the last minutes when Alexandria scored and then scored an empty-netter for a 2-0 win over the Mariners. They lost their second game 5-1 to Woodbury. Making state was a big accomplishment.
Kathy Svee, 78, formerly of Two Harbors, passed away peacefully in Crosby, MN on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Kathy was born September 19, 1943, to Anton and Nancy (Holm) Olson in Two Harbors.
Caption Last week a resident of Bayview Terrace apartments in Two Harbors was surprised by this sight out of their window. The Two Harbors Volunteer Fire Department, in existence for over 100 years and serving Two Harbors and Lake County, was participating in a training drill to hone their rescue skills. The Bayview resident expressed her appreciation of their efforts and professionalism. Submitted Photo
“Music to Feed the Soul” has deep roots, as evidenced by the full house it has drawn in numerous years and the 620 views from the virtual extravaganza produced last year which, even without a live concert, raised $4000 for the Two Harbors Area Food Shelf. According to event organizer Mark Gordon, the 2022 music concert is “somewhere around” the 16th annual concert, and continues a “happy partnership” between the United Church, musicians, and the Food Shelf. It started with just a few musicians from United Church, but has expanded to bringing in talent from all over the area, both professionals and homegrown amateurs whose single annual appearance is this concert. With an enthusiastic audience, all get rave reviews. At least one performer comes from Two Harbors High School every year.
Two Harbors High School Junior Lamar Gordon, recipient of the 2022 ExCEL Award, at the Awards Ceremony at Williams Arena (UMN) with Lisa Lissimore, Associate Director of the Minnesota State High School League. The ExCEL Award – Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.This award is sponsored by the League’s corporate partner Wells Fargo. The ExCEL Award recipients are selected by an independent panel of judges from schools throughout Minnesota.” Eighteen girls and eighteen boys are selected from the nominees every year. Award winners are invited to one of the state championship basketball games at Williams Arena to receive their awards. Submitted Photo
SILVER CLIFF Well, heckfire! In the wee hours of this day I put the finishing touches on an article for another publication where I opined that all things considered, I didn’t see the Minnesota WILD making any big deals with the impending NHL trade deadline looming large. As it goes with a lot of my prognosticating I was incorrect.
Talking with Father Time. Frazzled, ROB rushes into the coffee shop, immediately recognizes FATHER TIME on the opposite side of the café, sitting in a booth.