Banana Belt?

As we all know, the winter of 2013 -2014 was brutal.  However, those of us familiar with the south shore of Lake Superior know the winters there are a bit milder than those 'on top of the hill'.  If one is looking for a bit of validation...well here it is.

I like how the writer expressed his thoughts with a "if you build it, they will come" mentality.  At least to me, his vision for Little Girl's Point matched the weather, natural resources, electrification and community development.  A breakwater and port for Oman's Creek is mentioned.  As we know, the talks and planning for a breakwater and fisherman's port are still simmering.  We've had renewable hydro electricity for many years, but in 2014 the small community and tourists are asking for reliable cell phone and internet services...we're always a step behind!!

Many of us remember Ivar Peterson.  When I was a kid, 'Peterson's clearing' was a landmark we all knew.  In the 60's, his berries and apples were the best!  The lakeside clearing that became a landmark is now hidden by the trees and bushes.  From the big lake, one can sort of make out it's boundaries.

Credit the Ironwood Times for this article.  It was posted on December 20, 1935.