In 2001 Minnesota became the tenth State to receive the American Association of Retired Persons’ (AARP) Age Friendly designation. Lake County adopted its own resolution in June 2021 to join this effort by committing to creating an age-friendly county. Now that we have attained this recognition, what does it actually mean?
Many of our interactions with wildlife in the northland are pleasant, even awe-inspiring, and animals are waking, active, and returning from their wintering grounds now. Like us, they are looking to survive, and sometimes end up in unpleasant situations. It can be difficult to know when to intervene. Common spring encounters include rabbit nests, baby deer and injured songbirds. Here are some quick spring animal tips.
City attorney Tim Costley presented information regarding the city clerk position during the Committee of the Whole 5:00 pm meeting. Costley stated that he had verified that it is a valid position per the charter and a council action in 2019, and that the city clerk is authorized to attest, or witness, the mayor’s signature on city documents. Costley did agree that updating city code amendments are needed throughout the city code in the future.
A lawsuit against Lake County about the 2020 election addressing the composition of the Lake County Absentee Ballot Board was recently settled. In May 2020, the Lake County Board of Commissioners appointed the Lake County Absentee Ballot Board, which examines, processes, and submits the Absentee ballots.
Election Education. In the Lake County Board meeting on Tuesday, April 12, County Attorney Russ Conrow debriefed the Board on the dismissed election lawsuit (see “Election Lawsuit Put to Rest After 18 Months”). Afterwards Chairman Rich Sve mentioned that in a recent meeting with the Minnesota Secretary of State, the Association of Minnesota Counties, and the League of Minnesota Cities, the lawsuits were a topic of discussion. Concern was expressed that the lawsuits have generated mistrust of the election system, even though they were all dismissed. The Secretary of State responded positively to the suggestion that state agencies play a more active role in educating the public about how elections run and countering misperceptions of fraud. Conrow commented that the sharp increase in the number of absentee ballots warranted a “fix” in the system, which was speedily accomplished once it was brought to their attention. Sve commented that he believes we have one of the best election systems in the country, and one with the highest turnout of voters.
Consistent is a word to describe Mike Guzzo’s 21 year tenure at the helm of the Silver Bay Mariner softball squad. Consistent in winning and consistent in developing lots of players over all the years. Retired after years as Silver Bay’s park and rec director, Guzzo said he likes coaching and helping kids improve their skills.
“We have guided missiles and misguided men” Martin Luther King Boy, isn’t that the truth. We have an invasion in Europe and civil wars across the globe.
Clover is an Old Time Scotch Collie who just celebrated his first birthday. He is a sweet and silly boy who loves food, his dog sister Bonnie, going for walks and sleeping on the sofa. He makes us laugh daily with his entertaining personality and zest for life!
Last Saturday the Anderson/Claffy American Legion Post 109 of Two Harbors presented a plaque to Lisa Heinonen, owner of Judy’s Café. Thanking her for her exceptional volunteer work for veterans, Gordy Anderson said that a favorite abbreviation at the Post is “VLL”, or Veterans Love Lisa. Also presented with a gift of a hand-turned wood pen set crafted by a Post member, Lisa says she does it because, “They are such a great bunch of guys.” Photo courtesy of Kitty Mayo
Saturday’s Track meet, again at the University of Wisconsin-Superior indoor track, belied the weather outside. The Mariners did not participate but the Agates were there in full force, with several high placements. Tate Nelson won the boys 60 meter dash with 7:43, with Matson Granmo taking 3rd. The Girls 4 x 400m relay took 2 place with runners Grace Swanson, Jenna Marxhausen, Mya Poe-Jonson and Trinity Giddings. The Girls 1600 meter run made a good showing, with Senior Autumn Smith winning with 6:01:39, Lamar Gordon in 2 and Jocelyn Carr in 4 . In perhaps the most exciting race of the day for Two Harbors, Ian Thorpe ran a healthy six laps of the 1600, but in the 7 lap turned it up a notch and passed a Greenway runner who was in 2 , and then on the final curve came up behind the runner in first (Esko) who looked behind him on the left, a move that put him at a disadvantage—but Thorpe was already passing on the right, and won in 4:51:05.