March 2023
Reluctant Editor
In an idle moment I recalled hearing a former state Sen. Paul Gazelka tell a radio host that our schools have to be more innovative and efficient, that they have to be reform minded in these inflationary economic times. Perhaps you heard that interview as well.
Step toward affordable housing in city, county, high school collab
Partnership builds affordable housing and train local young people in the much-needed trades, investing in both future homes and future families. By Katya Gordon At the Lake County Board meeting on March 28, Phill Arnold, Two Harbors Housing and Redevopement Authority (HRA), requesting transfer of a parcel of tax-forfeit property to Two Harbors so the city HRA could apply for grant money to build workforce housing there.
History on Ripped from the Headlines
A few weeks ago one of our readers noticed a connection to his family in “Ripped from the Headlines” in a 50 years ago section. Terry Johnson read about the Voyageur’s Snowmobile Club and how his 60 year old fatherin- law, Stanley Nelson, was recognized for being the oldest person to complete the March of Dimes Snowmobile marathon held by the Two Harbors’ club fifty years ago.
Dear Editor
The Monday, March 27th decision by the city council not to move forward with the concept plans for Light House Point (LHP) was the right decision. Now, the city leaders should begin to develop a comprehensive plan for the Waterfront.
Disappointed in MN surplus decisions
To Senator Hauschild and Representative Zeleznikar, To say I’m disappointed to hear that Saint Paul is going spend all of the 18 billion dollar surplus is an understatement! I was hoping the elected “adults“ would look at this surplus as it was, an over taxing of Minnesota citizens and send it back. I was wrong! The Democrat Party once again saw a big bucket of money and grew government by 30%. Let me repeat that 30%!! Absolutely criminal in my and many other Minnesotans opinions! How can you sleep at night?! https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/03/23/minnesotas- next-two-year-budget-targets-explained/ Blue Skies…. Dark Skies!!!!
Letters to the Editor
In the past few years our city has gone through some uneasy and disturbing times. A special mayor election resulted. It started out with four people wanting to lead us, the primary brought it down to two. Both candidates, in my opinion, are very qualified. I have given this all a lot of thought and our city, like a family or organization that has been through turmoil, needs normal and steady. I believe our city needs someone who has been in a city leadership role before and during everything that has gone on, someone how has seen both sides and has the ability to see ahead and is able and capable of leading us to a strong and healthy future. I believe Robin Glaser is that person. She has been our mayor in the past so she knows the job, no learning curve needed. She is currently a City Councilor At Large. Robin is a leader in our community and has been for many years. Those of you who know Robin through her work as a nurse, know her compassion and dedication, that same compassion and dedication she carries to her work as a current City Councilor. Robin is also President of our church, where I serve beside her, again a true leader. When you go to the poll on April 11, please vote for Robin Glaser. A true leader, EXPERIENCE WITH INTEGRITY!
Two Harbors Mayor Forum
Watch, listen or come in person! Thursday, April 6, 7:00 pm at the Two Harbors City Hall The event is sponsored by the Lake County Press, KTWH Community Radio, and Two Harbors Community TV. The moderated forum will pose questions to mayor candidates Robin Glaser and Lew Conner to give voters greater insight to the issues informing their decision.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
There is an old saying in carpentry work and other construction trades that states 'measure twice, cut once.' For the truly skittish they might measure several times before making that one cut. There are other situations in life where measurement holds little value and 'cutting' even less. I would say that permanent alteration of a local and natural treasure could easily be in that category. Yes, I am speaking about the potential development of the Lighthouse Point property. You can make many measurements of the property, but once you 'cut' it, that's it. It can never be the same again.
Gun threat at school delays opening of play
“The Diary of Anne Frank” postponed due to apparently empty gun threat at WIlliam Kelley School in Silver Bay. Students, staff, and cast alike were highly expectant the morning of March 23 to see the Lake Superior Community Theater’s first performance since before COVID, with students from four schools traveling to the William Kelley Auditorium to join Silver Bay students in attending “The Diary of Anne Frank.” According to Superintendent Jay Belcastro, just minutes before the performance was due to begin, Silver Bay Principal Joe Nicklay pulled him aside to review a “meme” (short cartoon) that was air-dropped into student phones, stating that there was an active shooter in the building.