City agrees to $57,500 pool settlement
Grand Marais city councilors voted July 25 to sign a settlement agreement with Burbach Aquatics, ending a legal dispute that precluded the city’s participation in the planning and development of a new community center. As outlined by City Attorney Chris Hood, the agreement stipulates that the city will pay $57,500 to settle Burbach’s claims that it was entitled to provide […]
CCHS industrial arts program could benefit from community center project
The industrial technology program at Cook County Middle and High School provides vital preparation for students going into technical careers. On July 19, 2012, industrial technology teacher Sam West presented the school board with highlights of the middle and high school curriculum and what he thinks the department needs to prepare students adequately. “Career and Technical Education, or CTE, is […]
Election questions for commissioner candidates
On Thursday, July 26, the candidates for Cook County Commissioner District 4—Gail Anderson, Rick Austin and Heidi Doo-Kirk—participated in an election forum live on WTIP community radio. Jay Andersen of WTIP and Cook County News-Herald editor Rhonda Silence asked questions submitted by listeners and readers to the candidates in an informal and informative hour-long program. Mail-in ballots must reach the […]
It’s nametag time
I grumble as much as anyone about the difficulty of parking downtown during Fisherman’s Picnic. I complain about the long lines at the local eateries or street vendors when I want a quick meal during our big summer event. But when it comes down to it, I love Fisherman’s Picnic. I always have. Growing up in Cook County, I looked […]
Despite capsize, Dragon Boat Festival 2012 was best ever
I am one of the “survivors” of the “Great Dragon Boat Capsize of 2012.” Although I was actually safely under the boat for the first few minutes, I observed an efficient and well-coordinated rescue effort. I would like to thank all of the trained volunteers, Sheriff ’s Department personnel and Coast Guard for our timely rescue. They were there within […]
Input dismissed on community center
I have been following the News- Herald accounts of the progress of the community center process and have seen what I have long considered politics as usual in Cook County. True, the people did vote for the 1 percent tax and were aware that a portion was going to be used for new community center/swimming pool. My understanding at that […]
Use mechanical, not chemical treatment on power line right of way
Arrowhead Electric Cooperative’s management has recently made a sea change in their attitude toward power line right of way clearing. Beginning in early September, agro-chemicals will again be used to treat power line easements. The east end of the county will be the first area affected. For at least the past decade, AECI has used only mechanical means to clear […]
