Avian Influenza is a highly pathogenic virus that will probably raise egg and poultry prices in the coming months. The Avian Flu does not pose a significant risk of infection to humans. Instead, virus travels from wild birds like migrating ducks and songbirds to commercial flocks, causing up to fifty percent mortality in confinement operations.
Kurt Mead, Tettegouche State Park Naturalist, will be offering two free webinars in April The Silver Bay Library is sponsoring a “Virtual Tour of the North Shore State Parks”, on Monday, April 11 th from 6:00 to 6:30 pm by Zoom. The nonprofit volunteer run group Friends of Tettegouche State Park is bringing “Miracle of Maples” to a virtual experience for Earth Day, Friday, April 22 nd at 7:00 pm.
Jerry Kern, a Silver Bay resident on Burk Drive, answered our questions one recent morning about the town’s original water tower that used to sit up the hill from his house. Jerry was away at the time, but a friend who was vacationing at his home, captured the event in pictures and even drew a diagram explaining the demolition process in Jerry’s guest book.
For those Christians who are a part of a liturgical church tradition, we have been observing the season of Lent, a 40 day period of time that culminates in Holy Week and Easter, since it began on Ash Wednesday, which fell on March 2 this year. Many Christians utilize this season as an opportunity to focus on the meaning of Christ’s journey towards death and the cross, and on His resurrection.
Carter, a 1-1/2 year old silver labrador retriever, is a lovable, happy guy who enjoys running, jumping, and is always on the move. He knows the names of more than 15 of his toys and happily retrieves each one when asked for them by name. Photo courtesy of Rachael Verrone
The Beaver Bay Ladies closed out the parade in their green car. Apparently the Hooterville squad gave up their spot for the ladies.
Steve Solkela of Palo, Minnesota entertained the crowd with his many tunes as he zipped along the parade route on his skateboard. Solkela later played more music with his Bad at Math Quartet. Photo courtesy of Forrest Johnson
Let us know what is going on! Contact us to include your community events on our Community Calendar. Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance classes for elders held via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:15 am, March 31 through June 28.
As the parade began along Hwy 1 in Finland, the annual tug of war at the Baptism River bridge was held and the two hearty crews battled it out. Photo courtesy of Forrest Johnson .
Masters of ceremony Owen Klinker and Pat Ramsdell open the St. Urho’s festivities at the Four Seasons in Finland Friday night as Miss Helmi contestant Cinnamenenen Chapstick shows off her stuff. The fish fry was great! Photo courtesy of Forrest Johnson