“No greetings! It feels like that kind of day,” I thought. I’d gotten up early, it was fully dark; tasks were on my mind. My computer screen was all that gave light to the house. I read about Chile, Haiti, economy, our local schools. My Internet access is through Boreal, and on the home page there is a spot to […]
Historical Reflections
Do you have an old picture or a story from years gone by that you would like to share with Cook County News-Herald readers? Give us a call, or stop by our Grand Marais office. We’d love to hear your Historical Reflections. Call (218) 387-9100; e-mail starnews@ boreal.org; or stop by our officeat 15 First Avenue West.
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago . March 6, 2000 • “Even though some people’s jobs will be affected, we are cutting into the flesh, not into the bone,” said Cook County Schools Superintendent Dale Tormondsen after unveiling budget cutting suggestions from his principals at the Feb. 29 special meeting of the school board. “But who knows, we may have to do that […]
Wii, tulips and Sault Ste. Marie
Brighter side of agingCongratulations to Ms. Livingston’s third grade class at Sawtooth Elementary School for their successful Readathon service project. They hoped to raise $400 to purchase a Wii and accessories for the Senior Center. In fact they raised double their goal and now plan to get a big screen television, too. Watch for the kick-off event in April, Ms. Livingston’s class will […]
Fudging Around
In September 1969, Dick and I began our year in the wilderness on the edge of the BWCWA in the Superior National Forest. Our small cabin had neither road access nor amenities. This is a reprint of one of many stories about our lives during that special year. When a craving for chocolate struck on Tucker Lake, the nearest store […]
Community Calendar
Cook County AA Meetings Mondays: Open Meeting, 7:30 PM, Grand Marais Senior Center (1st Monday of the month is potluck/speaker meetings. Potluck at 6:30 PM and speaker at 7:30). Tuesdays: Big Book Study Group, Open Meeting, 6:00 PM, First Congregational Church in Grand Marais. Wednesdays: 12 Step Study Meeting, 6:30 PM, Arrowhead Electric Co-op building, Lutsen. Thursdays: Women’s Meeting, Noon, […]
West End Calendar
Tofte Annual Meeting The Tofte Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 9 at the Birch Grove Community Center. Election polls open 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and annual meeting follows at 8:00 p.m. Regular monthy meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at Tofte Town Hall, 7240 Tofte Park Road. (55) 3/6b Lutsen Township Monthly […]
