The hunting skills of small dogs
The dog intently watches his owner’s hand signal. Then, nose to the ground, it seeks its prey until, suddenly with an explosion of feathers, a ruffed grouse flushes into the air. This is a common autumn scenario played out by hunting dogs, labs, setters, etc. and does not ordinarily include pugs. But tell that to Mr. Magoo, my pug. Hunting […]
Busy fall for Birch Grove seniors
On September 19, 18 West End Seniors took the AEOA bus to Trestle Inn for our annual fall color tour and a delicious lunch of walleye sandwiches, Trestle burgers and b’bque ribs. The day before that, several seniors went on the Grand Marais State Bank’s trip to Gunflint Lake. Last week was very busy around Birch Grove Community Center. The […]
Care Center welcomes autumn with Oktoberfest
The residents at North Shore Care Center welcomed autumn with leaf tour trips up the Gunflint Trail, lunch at The Landing, and a few more days on the patios. October is upon us with lots of fun themes to enjoy all month—like Oktoberfest, Country Music Month, Columbus Day, Viking High School games, National Pizza Month, and of course Halloween. Fall […]
Fall excitement at Senior Center
The Cook County Senior Center had several great fall excursions. On Wednesday, September 19, seniors headed to Gunflint Lodge for a delicious lunch and a wonderful, scenic and thrilling Gunflint Pines Canopy Tour. The tour lasted about two hours. Only four of our group of nine completed the tour. The oldest and best sport was Jo Tupper age 78. Thanks […]
CCHS Band heading to Bayfield again
The Cook County High School Band, under the direction of Kerri Bilben, will once again march in the Bayfield Apple Festival parade on Sunday, October 7 in Bayfield, Wisconsin. The band was invited last year as part of the parade’s 50th anniversary celebration. The students had such an amazing experience they wanted to return again this year. The band, 53 […]
Learn fish ID at Sugarloaf Cove
Join Minnesota DNR MinnAqua aquatic education specialist Nadine Meyer as she teaches you how to identify fish at 10 a.m. Oct. 13 at Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center in Schroeder. She will also talk about how fish management decisions are made using an interactive game and discussion. This free program will include two hands-on activities. Sugarloaf Cove is located at milepost […]
Care Partners offers volunteer training
Share the gift of your presence and companionship with those on the journey of aging or serious illness with Care Partners Volunteers. Care Partners volunteers provide companionship in a client’s home, at the Care Center, or the hospital. Volunteers provide a compassionate presence at end-of-life, ongoing friendly visits, phone check-ins, or caregiver respite. The 2012 fall volunteer training will be […]
Make a bowl at Art Colony
The Grand Marais Art Colony will present a great opportunity to learn how to make bowls, all for a good cause, at the “Make-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls” event which began on Sept. 30 and runs through Oct. 22. Proceeds benefit the Cook County Food Shelf. The sessions will be held every Sunday at 2 p.m., and Mondays at 7 p.m. […]