Operation Continuous Improvement Spring has sprung, the snow has melted (almost), and you do not need someone else providing you obvious weather observations. At times, I may provide you with what seems like known or repetitive information.
Madeline Jarvis, Two Harbors Public Library director Ordering materials for our library is a philosophy, a science, and a math puzzle. Every month we compare our collection to the most requested titles throughout the Arrowhead Library System to ensure we have what is most requested.
Imagine you are being accused of something that you didn’t do. Your anxiety would soar, and you would quickly speak to tell your accuser that you didn’t do it. But now imagine that you can’t speak quickly. You need to take more time to understand the situation and process your words. As you are speaking sometimes your words aren’t even what you wanted to say. This situation, and others like are a reality for people who live with aphasia.
Two round wooden buildings have sprung up shore side near Beaver Bay. Home to a new business, these “wooden yurts” will house classes and lodging for visitors. Owner of The School of Yoga and Nature Arts, Teresa Hershey is opening what she dubs Beaver Bay’s first Folk School. Hershey lives primarily in Chaska, and since 2018 has been staying in Beaver Bay many weekends of the year. “I’m so excited to be up in the neighborhood, I love Beaver Bay and the north shore!” enthused Hershey. Certified as a forest therapy guide and yoga instructor, Hershey says that learning both of those crafts have been life changing experiences.
Do you Have a Right to Repair your i-phone? What to do with garbage? Landfills are filling up. Burning or throwing waste into the woods is no longer legal or socially acceptable, thank goodness.
Every member of the Silver Bay FFA (Future Farmers of America) qualified for state this year. Everyone performed well with Ethan Swartout receiving first place in the Diversified Horticulture Proficiency category, and he will be moving onto the national level. Olivia Hendren was awarded second place in the Food Service Proficiency category for her work at Betty’s Pies. Monday, April 24 was the most eventful day of the trip. With an early start, we left the hotel heading towards the fairgrounds and University of Minnesota Campus, where the competitions are held each year. The Forestry and Small Animals teams were dropped off at the University Campus, while the Floriculture team was dropped off in the Home Improvement section of the Fairgrounds. The Floriculture competition totaled three hours, with four, 45 minute sections. It included an exam with questions about flowers and floristry, a 10 question problem solving exam, a “practicum” exam which included constructing a boutonniere, and finally an ID portion where participants identified various plants, flowers, and tools.
It’s extra official: Rocky Taconite belongs to everyone! The beloved mascot of Silver Bay was discussed at Monday’s Silver Bay city council meeting with a letter from the Bay Area Historical Society to the effect that Rocky’s image is public domain and not under any copyright restrictions. In the vein of “good to know” there was no official action needed or taken by the council, however, those present seemed to enjoy reflecting on the cute representative of the city.
Elizabeth Jane Tiffany (March 19, 1920 March 25, 2023) Elizabeth Tiffany (Betty) lived an abundant, wonderful life. Born in St.
Chester Albert Bianco, 97, passed away Monday, May 1st, 2023 in Two Harbors, MN. Chet was born November 3, 1925 in Gary New Duluth, MN to Joe and Annetta Bianco, where he grew up and attended school.