It should come as no surprise if the structure and function of a new public building (Cook County Community Center/YMCA) is found less than adequate when our commissioners continued with this mega project on a reduced, low-ball budget even after the message from constituents was abundantly clear that the project was neither what our county needed nor wanted. Did our […]
Firefighter training under way in Cook County
A number of community members are training to become firefighters on local volunteer fire departments, joining the hundreds of other volunteers working in the county to keep their friends and neighbors safe. For months, they have been studying, attending meetings and undergoing rigorous training to become qualified to respond to fires and other emergencies. Participating in the current Firefighter I […]
Lake Superior ice sends ships back to Duluth
Last week the Cook County News- Herald reported that several Great Lakes vessels were making progress past Grand Marais and Grand Portage toward Sault St. Marie with assistance of Coast Guard ice breaking tugs. However, after press time on Thursday evening, March 27, some of the ships turned around near Thunder Bay and returned to the Duluth Port. The too-thick […]
Correction:
In the article Furlong picked to attend National Youth Leadership Forum the website for donations in support of Richie Furlong’s trip to Washington D.C. was incorrect. The correct address is www.youcaring.com/Help-Richie- Get-to-Washington-DC .
A river of change and life
For this season of Lent at Bethlehem Church we are following the theme of change as a guide for our midweek reflections. This week the weather is certainly illustrating wild and rapid changes. Overall we acknowledge we are in times of uncertainty and change. We see changing styles of communication, the changing world of politics, the changing climate, the changing […]
Spring fever at the Care Center
Spring fever has arrived at the North Shore Care Center—despite the April Fools’ Day storm this past week. Warmer weather, longer days of sunlight, and melting snow is coming soon! In the meantime, the residents will work on indoor planting, Easter crafts, and filling eggs for the community hunt. April is always a busy month for elders as they prepare […]
What does the Senior Center mean to you?
There are many folks, of many ages who enjoy and make use of our local Senior Center. From daily lunch, activities and trips to many community services and events. We recently talked to a few of them, asking, “What does the Senior Center mean to me?” Bill Shaffer, age 71, Council on Aging (Senior Center) board member, maintenance and bus […]
A celebration with stew and bingo
The Grand Portage Elders had a successful and fun St. Patrick’s Day Stew Cook Off and Meat Bingo fundraiser. The lucky winners—there was a tie for the tastiest stew— were Rick Johnson and Judy Ranta. They now share bragging rights. The 50/50 raffle was won by Rita Ann Larsen who received $153.50. Mary Sherer won the last cover all game. […]