A group of seniors had a wonderful finale to Christmas last Monday. They attended the spectacular Naniboujou Lodge Christmas Caroling Dinner. They have some wonderful memories on which to reflect in 2010. With ice on the ground it is difficult for all of us to get around without falling. It is more difficult for our older community members. Some of […]
As the old year ends, thanks from the Care Center
The residents at the Care Center enjoyed great music and special activities during the holiday season. They want to thank some of the people who helped make it so great – in their own words – starting with the kids. The cast of Cinderella performed for us at the Care Center and got us excited about going to see them […]
Twill Leaf Bowl making
Basket-maker Jane Shinners and Cook County Community Education are offering this course perfect for beginner basket makers on Sunday, January 17 at Cook County High School, room 101. Using a round wooden base, this basket is woven quickly using a twill weave on the sides. It can be finished with a decorative, handmade wroughtiron leaf handle. Shinners said the woven […]
Sunny thoughts between Christmas and New Year’s
The sun returned after a Christmas weekend of tempestuous weather. City and county workers were back at work, and seniors showed up at the Senior Center for lunch. Numerous citizens were happy to answer some Christmas and New Year’s questions for the Cook County News- Herald: What was your favorite Christmas present this year? What is one of your most […]
Community Education offers winter art classes
Cook County Community Education is offering a number of classes for the potential artists in the community. This winter you can learn basic drawing and painting, create a stained glass sun catcher or try your hand at dying a scarf. Basic Drawing and Painting with David Hahn will be offered Saturday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the […]
Interested in helping ISD 166 Industrial Tech?
An advisory committee has been established at School District 166 (ISD 166) to look at ways to enhance the industrial technology program. The committee is looking for ways to expand the shop, free up storage space, and open up opportunities for larger projects involving automobiles and recreational vehicles. Industrial tech instructor Eli Hill said, “Although times are tight and changes […]
Salvation Army multiplies the merry, thanks to community
TheCook County Salvation Army “Merry Christmas for All” project had one simple goal: to multiply the “merry” for many in the Christmas season. Christmas is a season of delight and wonder and joy, but it can also be a season of multiplied stress, frustration, and disappointment. At the beginning of the holiday season, the Cook County Salvation Army Service Unit […]
More healthy success at Sawtooth Elementary
Just a few weeks after Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School in Grand Marais received national attention for its innovative outdoor exercise program, the school has again been highlighted as a “success story,” this time in partnership with the Cook County Schools Health Council. School District 166’s “Safe and Healthy Snack” program was featured in a Minnesota Department of Health report for […]
Unorganized Territory
Purple Fever jinxBeware non-sports fans— I am going to talk about the Vikings. Not our wonderful Cook County High School student-athlete Vikings, but the Minnesota Vikings. Don’t worry; I won’t make this a habit. But sports columnist Mitch Dorr sometimes strays from sports into politics or family follies in his Coach’s Corner, so I think it should be acceptable to vent my […]