First—this is not just a warming house. Second, this was a multigroup effort, not just from the hockey association. I have been involved with the revitalization of the existing community center property for seven years. The hockey association received a hefty private donation to upgrade our current skating rink in 2005. The county board told us to work with Diane […]
Correction
In the January 21, 2012 letter to the editor from Steve Carlson titled Time for austerity for Cook County, it was incorrectly stated that the 1 percent bond issue payments would be $850,000. The correct amount should be $563,476.56. The News-Herald apologizes for the error.
Beargrease cancelled, Gunflint Mail Run resurrected
Before the first running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in 1980, there was the Gunflint Mail Run. On Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31, 2012, locals plan to revive the race in Grand Marais—one of the only snow-covered spots in the state. “When the Beargrease race was cancelled due to lack of snow, the mushers here were […]
Darrell Smith named “Friend of EMS”
On January 21, Darrell Smith of Grand Marais was awarded the 2011 Arrowhead EMS Association “Friend of EMS Award.” Arrowhead EMS presents this award each year to an individual whose contributions to emergency medical services have impacted the Arrowhead region either within their community or throughout the region. In Darrell’s case, he was recognized for both local and regional efforts. […]
WTIP seeks topics of interest
WTIP North Shore Community Radio is committed to serving and responding to the needs of its community of listeners. As we begin the New Year, we’d like to hear what local issues are on your mind, what you and your friends and associates are talking about, and what concerns do you have for our community. Your ideas will help inform […]
Peace on the roller coaster
When they unveiled The Great American Roller Coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, it was the roller coaster everybody wanted to ride. It had the longest and steepest first hill on any roller coaster of its time. I was a teenager back then. And I’ll never forget the first time I took my first ride on The Great American Roller […]
Pearl H. Horen,
Pearl H. Horen, 98, of Columbia Heights, passed away Jan. 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel; son Dennis; and granddaughter Lisa Horen. She is survived by children Donna (Jack) Doud, Richard (Miriam), Carol, Willy (Terry) Shercliffe, Bonita (Allan) Swenson and Michael; daughter-in-law Beverly Horen; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 14 great-greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephew. Memorials preferred […]