In the matter of the Cook County septic tank meetings regarding the new proposed regulations, it is very distressing to hear of more ridiculous restrictions put on the people of this county. To have officials making the asinine statement of pumping tanks every two or three years regardless of use is just that, asinine. Thank God for people like Lloyd […]
Commissioner pleased with contractor’s work
Kudos to KGM Contractors of Aurora, MN, for their reconstruction work on both the Onion River to Cook County 34 segment of Highway 61 and the upper Ski Hill Road. All the employees of KGM should be proud of their work. I heard many positive comments from business owners and residents. Thecompany did an excellent job keeping the traffic flowing […]
Disgusted with lack of hunting ethics
When I read the many different Conservation Officer Tales these past few months, from “illegal dumping of deer and beaver carcasses” to “illegal bear bait sites,” deer baiting, a “fisher walking down the road with a trap still on its head” and complaint of 16 pheasants “thrown and left in a ditch,” and “people were observed after midnight, illegally shooting […]
Ag inspector budget cut helps reduce levy increase
On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, Cook County Agricultural Inspector/Highway Engineer Shae Kosmalski volunteered $4,000 from her agricultural inspector budget to help the county board keep its 2010 levy increase down. After an outcry last summer over the possibility of spraying noxious weeds, the county board decided not to spray. Kosmalski said she is anticipating sharing a $50-100,000 grant with numerous […]
CORRECTIONS:
» In the December 12, 2009 article entitled Coffeehouse Christmas wishes, Jamie Ryan was mistakenly referred to as the youth pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In his denomination, Ryan is considered a youth minister or director, not a pastor. The News- Herald apologizes for the error. » In the December 19 coverage of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s Julefest, it was […]
Christmas Bird Count complete
The 2009 Audubon Christmas Bird Count took place in Grand Marais last week, with 12 drivers and hikers and six feeder watchers heading out in the wind on Saturday, December 19, the primary counting day. Counters gathered at Neptune’s Cyber Café over coffee and cocoa to compile results on Saturday afternoon. Organizer Jeremy Ridlbauer expressed appreciation to those who braved […]
Lake Superior Trading Post honors Hagen
At the beginning of December, the Lake Superior Trading Post in Grand Marais announced a special promotion. The Trading Post asked for nominations of exemplary community members—one lucky person was to receive a Frasier Fir gift basket from The Thymes Company, a $100 value. The Trading Post asked for essays of 50-100 words detailing why this person deserves recognition. The […]
New Beginnings
Colin Andrew and Cameryn Helena arrived on November 20, 2009 in time to spend the holidays with their big sister Natalie and proud parents, Betsy and Steve LaLiberte of Ballwin, Missouri. Colin weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and Cameryn weighed 4 lbs. 15 oz. Proud grandparents are Ann and Paul LaLiberte of Gordon, WI and Dick and Joan Crosby of […]
Courthouse exterior needs repair
Theexterior of the courthouse is in need of repair, Maintenance Director Brian Silence reported to the county board in November 2009. The material used on the surface is good for only 12-14 years before cracks start to form. Water gets into the cracks, freezes, and then creates holes, Silence said, something he already sees happening. The newer portion of the […]
Law Enforcement Center increases energy efficiency
Jail inspection calls for procedural improvementsUpgrades to the Cook County Law Enforcement Center’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system are paying off, Sheriff Mark Falk reported to the county board Tuesday, November 24. The project has reduced propane use “drastically,” he said. Between June and September last year, the building went through 5,000 gallons of propane. In the same time frame this year, it […]