The Goal is More Important than the Role – Teamwork and Success (Part 2)!

         Chamber Corner: August 15, 2011

By Scott Formo

 

            One of my favorite childhood memories includes the scenic drive along the north shore near Lake Superior in the fall and looking at all of the fall colors. To this day, I still love to take that drive, look at the beauty of the lake as well as the colors of the trees once they begin to turn. You don’t know how many times I have heard the view of Lake Minnewaska from on top of the hill by Mount Lookout, coming down North Franklin Avenue, or even coming down the hill from the East on Minnesota Avenue that the view of Lake Minnewaska somewhat reminds people of the view of Lake Superior coming down the hill into Duluth.

            I know that the north shore scenic drive is highly publicized, especially when the fall colors start to turn. It is a major attraction for visitors and highly admired by the residents of the area, much like our own North & South Shore drives around Lake Minnewaska. Lake Minnewaska is not the only beautiful view in the area though because I personally like to visit the Indian Mounds and view Lake Pelican as well as many of the other lakes in the county.

            As devastating as the storms were to the natural beauty of all the older trees that came down in the storms as well as the lakeshore and other property damage, the storm damages provide an opportunity for us to reshape the future scenic views of the area. Can you imagine if our own lakeshore drives could have the splendid beauty and recognition as the north shores of Lake Superior?

            Whether you have trees of your own to replace, would like to help out others who had major damages and lost trees, or just wish to make a difference in general, please take some time to think before just planting whatever tree is locally available as efforts are leading towards a larger scale coordinated project to bring some color to the area in the fall.

According to Mike Holland from Glenwood Floral & Greenhouses, there are a variety of trees that add different colors in the fall. Some varieties include: Maple, Hackberry, Linden, Oak, and Birch trees. Each of these trees have a variety of specific variations, but in general they would add different colors during the fall season.

            There are discussions taking place and more information will be available soon regarding local efforts to “Color the County” as one person deemed the topic. While the new trees will take a while to mature, future generations will enjoy the beauty of what is planted today… Watch for more information on these coordinated efforts in the next few weeks!

            Watch the Chamber website and upcoming articles for information on the “Community Night Out” which has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 30 in the afternoon/early evening hours at Barsness Park. The Community Night Out will feature food, games, and activities for all ages – most of which will be FREE!

            Have a great week everyone!