Early in April, many, many, members of Ann and Gary Jorgenson’s family were in Grand Marais to attend the funeral of Ann and Gary’s precious son Joshua. Since we have all returned to our homes and visited about that weekend, one common thought keeps coming up. Every one of us had such a positive experience. The outpouring of kindness and […]
Attend public meetings on Community Center proposal
At the weekly county commissioners meeting on April 26, our consultant, ORB Management Corp. presented from a conservative standpoint preliminary operating numbers for the proposed Grand Marais Community Center. The figures on the sheet in front of us showed projected expenses of $1,005,729, offset by revenues of $191,890 leaving a deficit to by covered by Cook County. According to ORB’s […]
Tower construction could damage cemetery
I am not a big fan of cell towers. There is nothing “stealthy” about a cell tower. Yet I would not say I am anti-cell tower. However, I do take exception to putting one in the Tofte Cemetery. The cemetery cannot be the only option. It may be the best option for AT&T but not for the town of Tofte. […]
Louise Trachta— 2011 Outstanding Emergency Provider
Each year at the Cook County Emergency Services Conference, an award is presented to an emergency services provider who goes “above and beyond” what is expected of them. Receiving the award for 2011 is Tofte EMS Chief Louise Trachta. Trachta was nominated by Tom Thompson of the Colvill Fire Department, who wrote, “For years, she [Louise] has been in charge […]
Correction:
The April 30 article entitled New community center might add expenses to county budget mistakenly reported that the proposed facility would not include a walking track. An initial design proposed by the Community Center Committee does include a walking track over the gymnasium. It would skirt the perimeter and have an open view of the gymnasium below. The News-Herald apologizes […]
New WTIP translator, call sign for Trail residents
WTIP engineer Jeff Nemitz reports that the Gunflint translator for WTIP at 91.7 FM was scheduled to be shut down Tuesday, May 3 in preparation for replacing the current antenna with an all-new WKEK antenna. That meant the Upper Gunflint area would be without WTIP service for two days. Nemitz said the testing of the new transmitter equipment would begin […]
The dilemma I cannot escape
As I am approaching retirement later in the year, I have again begun occupying myself with painting. Since portraiture is my preference, I am constantly confronted with the plague of all who would paint portraits – namely, getting the correct likeness of the person you desire to paint. This “retirement hobby” is fresh on my mind as I have attempted […]
