The streets and beaches of Grand Marais were filled with drumming and dancing on Friday and Saturday, July 26 – 27, 2013 as the 10th North Shore Dragon Boat Festival brought dragon boat racing enthusiasts from near and far. After 10 years of racing the 40-foot boats in the Grand Marais harbor, many faces—and team names— are familiar. However, taking […]
The Scriptures challenge all of us
There are two popular bumper stickers in town. One says “Tolerance” using a clever combination of religious symbols. Another states unequivocally, “Zero tolerance for child abuse.” Both have a point that most of us endorse, even though they appear to be mutually exclusive. We can accept them both because they are both expressions of a more complex matrix of values […]
Lucille Anne Marinos,
Lucille Anne Marinos, 76, of Plymouth, Minn., died July 12, 2013 of complications related to lung cancer. Born July 19, 1936, Lucy was the youngest child of Cornelius and Hilda Hall. She was a graduate of Cook County High School in 1954 and the University of Minnesota in 1958. She enjoyed her career as a registered dietitian. She found much […]
Gerhard Bruno Meissner,
Gerhard Bruno Meissner, 93, of Grand Marais died Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center. He was born on December 28, 1919 to Hermann and Helena (Kuhl) Meissner in Berlin, Germany. Gerhard grew up in Berlin/Neukoeln and was drafted into WWII and sent to the western front to fight against the Russians. He was a […]
Food Shelf invites gardeners to donate produce
The Cook County Food Shelf is inviting local gardeners and farmers to donate produce and eggs to the Food Shelf. Board Member Gwen Lenz said, “Everyone enjoys fresh produce this time of the year, and Food Shelf families are no different! If you would like to donate, or have donated in the past, please pick up an info sheet so […]
Elders getting ready for Rendezvous Days
The Elders have begun preparations for Rendezvous Days. Miigwech to Bob and Eddie Hertzberg for getting all the fresh herring cut, frozen, bagged and ready for fish nuggets. Duane Spry with his son Chad were able to net and process the 165 pounds needed for the Elders’ stand. Miigwech! Betty Hoffman, Ellen Olson, Bernice LeGarde, Carol Conrad, Jay Clearwater and […]
Care Center residents getting outdoors
Residents at the North Shore Care Center have been getting outdoors on the warmer days to enjoy every bit of summer. So far this year the count is 26 days out on the patios, with three picnics, plus six outings in the community! Not as high as the numbers last year, but the gardens are thriving and we get to […]
Computers, music and more at Senior Center
The Senior Center had a very successful spaghetti dinner fundraiser during the Dragon Boat celebration on Friday, July 26. The dinner was a lot of fun and quite a success! We served over 100 hungry folks and raised approximately $900 for the Senior Center. We would like to thank everyone who attended. A very special thanks you to all of […]
First & Second Thrift Store seeks volunteer help
The First & Second Thrift Store is in need of some help. Store Manager Lois Johnson said, “We are planning ahead for October through mid May of the coming year, and we are in need of someone to coordinate the store. This is a nonpaid position but all of your volunteer hours would go to your favorite charity.” This year […]