North Shore Care Center Nursing Director Helena Blake gave a presentation to the hospital board September 16, 2010 on a federally required assessment tool that is routinely used to develop care plans for residents. Care plans are updated at least quarterly and whenever a resident’s condition changes significantly. The assessment tool, called a Minimum Data Set (MDS), documents health conditions, […]
1% tax income compared to previous hospital tax
Some people might be wondering how much the new 1% sales and use tax is generating in this economy in comparison to what the previous 1% hospital tax brought in. During the years 2002 through 2006, the hospital tax averaged a total income of $247,549.16 for the months of April through July. The new 1% tax took in $223,087.92 from […]
Cell phone reception improved at courthouse and county garage
Cook County Highway Department employees won’t have to walk around the maintenance building trying to find a signal when talking on their cell phones anymore. On Tuesday, September 28, 2010 the county board voted to allow the purchase of a dual band amplifier kit like one recently installed in the courthouse. The cost will be $599.95 plus tax. “Are you […]
Care Center welcomes autumn
September celebrations at the North Shore Care Center included Centenarian Day, which was celebrated at the North Shore Care Center on Wednesday, September 22 with a proclamation from Grand Marais Mayor Sue Hakes declaring that National Centenarian day is a very special day to recognize and honor people aged 100—and over—in our community. Mayor Hakes presented a red rose to […]
Flu Shot Schedule for 2010
Flu Shots will be offered by the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Staff on the following dates at the listed locations and times. If you would like us to bill your insurance, please bring your information and card with you, otherwise there will be a $25.00 charge payable by cash or check only. For more information call Patty or Teresa at 387-2330 […]
How to have the hardest conversation of your life
As a former owner of an in-home care agency, Ali Davidson, now a life coach, encourages families to face “the hardest conversation of your life.” “If you’re an adult, and your parents are still alive and in decent health, it’s likely that you’ll have to take charge of their care at some point before they pass away,” said Davidson, who […]
Music Association celebrates 25 years
Twenty-five years of bringing high quality, eclectic music to the North Shore of Lake Superior is reason to celebrate! Join the North Shore Music Association for an evening of anniversary festivities, including a silent auction fundraiser for NSMA, a Cook County Food Shelf benefit, musical performance by Duluth’s rising-star singer/songwriter Rachael Kilgour, and a delectable slice of birthday cake from […]
Warm hearts under frosty moon at Unplugged
With a big round moon over the Grand Marais harbor and a campfire blazing along the shore, the ninth annual Unplugged concert began under a giant tent at North House Folk School Saturday, September 25, 2010. Outside temperatures dipped into the 30s that night, but inside, 450 souls were warmed by the stories and tunes of five gifted musicians— Jon […]
A historic, welcoming place— Grand Portage Visitor Center
On December 14, 2000, a historic first took place. The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrated the establishment of a partnership for joint management of the Grand Portage State Park, an unprecedented partnership over ten years in the making. Last week, on Saturday, September 25, 2010 the partners came together again […]