People are fooled by being told on television that Dec. 21, according to the Mayan calendar, is the end of the world. The Mayans are not saying that. It is the end of a long time period. Other religions call it the end of the “age of Pisces.” Then begins the “age of Aquarius.” Maybe you remember the song. Every […]
Horror and grief in Bethlehem
The recent mass killings of innocent children in a peaceful town in New England reminds me of another mass killing of innocent children ca. 2000 years ago. As later reported in “The Good News” a child had been born in the little town of Bethlehem. The child was perceived to be a threat to the current ruler of the nation […]
Dreary weather for 2012 Christmas Bird Count
North Shore residents can tell Christmas is coming when the weather cools, when the radio starts playing seasonal music and holiday lights start appearing on houses and businesses throughout the county. Another sign that Christmas is coming is the announcement of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count and the publishing of the list of birds spotted on counting day and counting […]
Correction:
In the November 24 article on page A1 entitled Cell phone service coming to Grand Portage, the News-Herald mistakenly reported that a county-owned tower had yet to be constructed in Grand Portage. According to Information Systems/Communications Director Danna MacKenzie, “The tower has been in place for several years. We are just now adding a cell site and an ARMER [Allied […]
St. John’s brings an inspiring new program to Grand Marais
St. John’s Catholic Church in Grand Marais and Holy Rosary in Grand Portage are celebrating The Year of Faith declared by Pope Benedict XVI by bringing the Rediscover Catholicism program to local Catholic families active and inactive. Each family will receive a free copy of Matthew Kelly’s bestselling book Rediscover Catholicism as a gift at the masses this Christmas time, […]
Churches offer Christmas services
The Cook County News-Herald offers this schedule of worship services for those who are looking for a place to celebrate this Christmas season. Merry Christmas everyone! Life in Christ Lutheran ChurchChristmas EveService of the Word, 6:30 p.m.Christmas DayService, 10 a.m.Lutsen Lutheran ChurchChristmas EveWorship, 7 p.m.;Candlelight Communion, 9 p.m.Spirit of the WildernessEpiscopal Church(Meets at Maple Hill Church)Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m.Grand […]
Lawrence R. “Larry” Ableman,
Lawrence R. “Larry” Ableman, 86, Grand Marais, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 in the Cook County North Shore Care Center. Services will be held in the late spring 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hovland, with burial in Old Settler’s Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear at that time.
Myrtle May Berglund,
Myrtle May Berglund, 97, of Redding and formerly of Grand Marais, passed away peacefully in her sleep Nov. 6, 2012. She was born in Wyoming, Minn. on Aug. 28, 1915, and grew up in Grand Marais. Myrtle May Rhea married Paul Berglund on Aug. 2, 1933. They operated the Pyrofax Gas Co. (now known as Como) in Grand Marais. They […]
Daniel Leo Shilts
Daniel Leo Shilts passed away Dec. 6, 2012 in Pine County, Minn. Daniel was born in Ashland, Wis. on June 26, 1957. He started kindergarten in Silver Bay, moved to Lutsen and attended the old Tofte school and Birch Grove. He graduated from Cook County High School in 1975. Daniel spent time in the Air Force, worked at Erie Mining […]