It is unfortunate there was little comment on the question of churchstate. When religion steps into the political arena it is and should be subject to critical review. Belief is no exemption from social responsibility. Example: a religion practiced today began calling for extermination of Catholic clergy, hatred of Jews, and slaughter of common folk daring to rise in opposition […]
Class of 2013 says Hello World
Commencement exercises for the Cook County High School Class of 2013 were held on Saturday, June 1 in the Cook County varsity gymnasium before a huge crowd of proud parents and community members—in keeping with the class motto: “Go Big or Go Home!” The Cook County High School Band, directed by Kerri Bilben, played the traditional Pomp and Circumstance as […]
Lawrence “Larry” Abelman
A memorial service for Lawrence “Larry” Abelman will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday June 15, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4951 East Highway 61 in Hovland. Burial will follow at Old Settler’s Cemetery. Larry, 86, of Hovland, died December 15, 2012 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center. He was born on September 5, 1926 to Ray […]
Irwin Lyle “Irv” Angell,
Irwin Lyle “Irv” Angell, 86, of Grand Marais, died on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Homestead Hospice in Owatonna. He was born on July 8, 1926 to Andrew and Blanche (Phinney) Angell in Minneapolis. Irv grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Central High School. During World War II, Irv served in the Navy as a radar operator aboard an […]
Donna Jeane Crawford,
Donna Jeane Crawford, age 84, of Papillion, Neb., died May 29, 2013 at Seward, Neb. Donna was born Oct. 1, 1928 in Duluth, the daughter of Earl and Gladys “Violet” Savard. The granddaughter of some of the original settlers of the North Shore of Minnesota, Donna grew up on the shores of Lake Superior in the town of Grand Marais. […]
Janet Nelson Hennessy
Janet Nelson Hennessy died June 1, 2013. She was born Helen Janet Nelson on March 21, 1933. Born in a modest home in Lutsen, she was the third child of Harold and Helen Nelson. Janet began first grade at the Lutsen School with two classmates. She finished her schooling there in eighth grade and went on to complete her high […]
Roger Maxfield,
Roger Maxfield, age 59, of St. Louis Park, died on May 31, 2013 at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. He was born on June 1, 1953 in Crosby to Floyd and Evelyn (Lindberg) Maxfield. Roger graduated from the Cook County High School in Grand Marais in 1971. He was employed with Erie Mining Co. in Taconite Harbor. […]
Salamanders and God’s surprises
As it often happens some remarkable discoveries occur during the most common of activities. And I find that God often has a wonderful surprise to show me or simply a good moment to brighten my day, or perhaps a little lesson to learn from the vast classroom of God’s creation. The other day was no exception. We had been clearing […]
New Beginnings
Katie Jane Hoey and Matthew James Childs were married at Naniboujou Lodge on June 8, 2013. The bride is the daughter of Donald “Peanuts” and Nelly Hoey of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The groom is the son of Steven and Elizabeth Childs of Roseville, Minnesota. Attending the bride was Maid of Honor Keri Leach, a friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were […]