March 2023
Excitement to get in the pool: Swim class students have fun and learn
For three weeks in February and March we had a crew of 4th through 6th graders that worked on learning the skills needed for competitive swimming. We had some brand new to the program and several returning swimmers.
Short term rental ordinance considered by county
Nearing the end of a one-year moratorium on new STRs in greater-Lake County set in May 2022, the county board discussed ideas around a potential 4% cap on STRs for areas outside of city limits. A one-year moratorium on new STRs was adopted by the county in May 2022 to study the impacts on housing by vacation rentals.
Silver Bay Floriculture Team Moves Onto State
I’ve participated in the Silver Bay FFA since 8th grade, with most of my experience being in Floriculture. Floriculture is defined as the cultivation of flowers but often includes any ornamental plants. The competition in 2020, which would have been my first, was canceled due to Covid-19. The 2021 competition was entirely online, and last year I participated in Forestry due to not having enough people to have a Floriculture team. Floriculture has always been my favorite category, so I was determined to be able to participate this year. A few weeks into practicing, we realized that we didn’t have enough people. The minimum amount for a team to participate is 3, although the more the better, and we only had myself and Vesper Robinson. I was able to get Ria Soderstrom to join the team, and so we were able to continue with our practices.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce welcomed three more members to the Chamber last week
Louise Fransen from The Bee's Knees, Chrissy Scandin from Dept. 2, and the whole staff at Goodwill.
From the Outside
Genes, Gene Drives, and Invasives The direct editing and manipulation of genes is on the cutting edge of science. In medicine it is emerging as a treatment for some diseases that result from genetic defects, and for producing new medicines by modifying the bacteria and fungi that create them.
Masked Fan Speaks
It was the first message waiting for me on Saturday morning. It said simply 'Bud Grant RIP.' I got that momentary immediate jolt to the heart one gets upon hearing news of this sort. It was somewhat unexpected even if Grant was 95. There was no long lingering illness other than what you'd expect a person's physical condition to normally be at that age. So, I was left with my thoughts to consider a life well lived by one of the most iconic figures of my life in this region.
Runoff Report
Reluctant editor’s note: After a week’s recess we return to the exciting championship game of the Intergalactic Major Junior Hockey League at the Tolton R. Murphy Arena in Rednuth Bay, Ontario.
Legal Learning
A Painting of the Prophet Muhammad In this column, I may not be perceived as showing respect for a point of view of some Muslims. If that might offend you, please stop reading this column right now.