COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sunday, January 15 “Winter market” at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland from 11:30 a.m-1:00 p.m. Monday, January 16 Silver Bay Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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Bringing reading to children on the North Shore
Now that another year has ended many organizations are looking back and summing up the work of 2022, including the North Shore Collaborative, and their work with the Learning Opportunities Through Stories (LOTS) program. LOTS (Learning Opportunities Through Stories) is a free summer program offered in Lake and Cook counties by the North shore Collaborative encouraging early childhood-family literacy through a fun story centered interactive experience that can engage the entire family. At each session (geared to ages 0-5 yrs.) a featured book is read, which each participant will bring home, (age-appropriate board book for younger participants) there is an activity and participants can play with others.
Inspiration Station
The Magic of Music Vinyl records are making a comeback, which I believe is a wonderful trend. Not only does vinyl equate with amazing vintage tunes, it also is the nostalgia of the cracks and pops I enjoy.
Lake County Sex Trafficking Task Force holds vigil
On January 9 a group led by the Lake County Sex Trafficking Task Force (LCSTTF) gathered in the Lake County Law Enforcement Center to shine a light on the issue of human and sex trafficking, and to “hold hope” for all those suffering in that context.
Fall Lake Township has a new clerk
The first regular Fall Lake Township meeting of the new year also began with a new township clerk. Cheri DeBeltz was appointed to the position by the board of supervisors.
LSSD #381 Spelling Bee
The district spelling bee was held with 24 participants at William Kelley school on January 10 with 5th through 8th grade students. Madison Brandt was declared the winner and is a 6th grader at Two Harbors High School. Ollie Braun was the 2nd place finisher and is an 8th grader from William Kelley High School. Both Madison and Ollie will be representing Lake Superior School District at the regional spelling bee taking place on February 7th North Shore Federal Credit Union provided certificates and prizes to all participants and the 1st and 2nd place finishers each received a Nook tablet.
Senator Grant Hauschild’s Proposal to Extend UI Benefits for Northshore Miners Passes Jobs and Economic Development Committee
Jobs and Economic Development Committee Chair Bobby Joe Champion supported Senator Hauschild’s bill and recommended it be advanced by the Senate Finance Committee so that it can go to the full Senate Thursday.
2022 Minnesota student survey results released
According to the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health, students are experiencing an unprecedented amount of longterm mental health, behavioral or emotional problems. The study also looked at students’ commercial tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity in 2022,
Retired Two Harbors veterinarians, Michael Overend and Lucy Grina, were the recipients of the 2022 DFL Volunteers of the Year Award for Lake County
Since retiring, Mike and Lucy have devoted themselves to the challenge of addressing human-caused climate change. They have invested in making their home energy efficient, including the addition of solar panels and heat pumps to reduce their personal carbon footprint.
New position of County HRA director filled
Several months ago Lake County board of commissioners took the step of creating a new paid position for the county, that of director of the county’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). That position has now been filled, with Zach Hallett stepping into the role on November 28. A resident of Duluth, Hallett is originally from Warroad, Minn., where he and his wife raised their two children. Now adults, Hallett’s children both live in Duluth; his daughter as a student at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and his son working as an engineer. Hallett’s wife works at Essentia Health. Prior to his new position with Lake County, Hallett worked as the Sustainable Building director at Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota in Duluth. There he was responsible for affordable ownership opportunities statewide, including land development, construction strategies, and environmental sustainability.