July 2022

Taste OF Lake County

Lemon-Blueberry Coffeecake I found this recipe many years ago in a magazine under the heading “Made from a Mix”. It’s a sure winner with a layer of blueberries on the bottom, moist lemon cake in the middle and crunchy oat streusel on top.

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Random Strangers

I was glad to not have any plans away from home today so I decided to check out the new rock shop in Two Harbors. Skylar Deal-Hansen was agreeable and I am happy to be acquainted.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Let us know what is going on! Community events are an important part of what makes Lake County a great place to live and visit. We want to know what is happening around the county, and need you to let us know about your organization’s happenings.

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Through a Child’s Eyes

This week I’m letting my students direct the dialog! Enjoy these answers to recent circle time questions: What is life? “People didn’t exist when the dinosaurs and dodo birds were on the earth. They died and then the people came.

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Finland News

Oddness continues in the weather patterns for us on the North Shore. If the Big Lake could warm up a bit maybe, we can squeeze out some bearable warm days yet this year. Updates on my end because I know you are just jones’n to know….. My green bean plants are doing well, I think I have neem oiled away the pests, and now I am going to be slug hunting in my berry patch. We had a bear stroll though the property like nobodies’ business last week, that was exciting for the dogs, not so much for me. Until next time….

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Squared Away

VA Caregiver Support Program The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) offers support and services for family caregivers of eligible Veterans who were seriously injured in the line of duty during certain time periods and meet other eligibility requirements. The VA recognizes the important role family caregivers in supporting the health and wellness of Veterans.

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