The exponential power of God’s love
There is a legend that shares how the game of chess was devised by an eastern mathematician named Sessa. When Sessa showed his invention to the king, he was so amazed by it that he gave him the right to name whatever price he wanted as his reward. Since he was a very clever man, Sessa chose to be rewarded […]
Lloyd Alm Norman
Lloyd Alm Norman, 86, of Hovland, died June 22, 2014. He was born to the late Nels and Gudrun Norman, October 7, 1927 in Hovland. He was a member of the U.S. Navy from September 25, 1945 to September 27, 1948 where he garnered the World War II American Area Campaign Medal. He married the late Marcella Konvalin in 1950. […]
George “Geo” David Valentine
George “Geo” David Valentine, 59, of Milwaukee passed on to the great mystery with grace and dignity after a long illness on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, surrounded by his family and friends. Born June 6, 1954, Geo received his B.A. in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where he went on to work as […]
August activities at the Care Center
August is here! It will be a fun-filled month for elders at the North Shore Care Center beginning with Fisherman’s Picnic weekend when families and friends are back in town. The residents will be treated to fishburgers on Friday night provided by the Grand Marais Lions Club. Several folks will also participate in the parade on Sunday, so watch for […]
Senior Center enjoys Incredible Exchange students
We would like to extend a special thank you to all of our volunteers and folks who attended our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser event that was held Friday, July 25. Your help and participation made this event a lot of fun and a great success. Our Senior Center is fortunate to have two young volunteers from the county’s Incredible Exchange Program, […]
Saluting senior lunch chef Barb Merritt
I am the new Birch Grove Foundation executive director, Caroline Wood. I have been attending Senior Connect West luncheons since my arrival. Barb Merritt’s cooking is top notch and the senior community is thriving! We have some exciting new programs to launch in September. In the meantime, in the West End: Senior Fitness on demand is Zumba Gold on Wednesday […]
Grand Portage Elders preparing for Rendezvous Days
Summer is just flying by. One can hardly believe it is Fisherman’s Picnic this weekend and Rendezvous Days next weekend. The Elders continue to be very busy in spite of the weather. We enjoyed a fast trip to the berry farm to pick strawberries with the help of the mentor students, Kaylee and Douglas Pervais and their director, Lena Santos. […]
Rep. Nolan to visit Grand Marais Aug. 4 – 5
U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan will be making several stops during a visit to the county on August 4 – 5. Nolan will hold a veterans round table Aug. 4 at the Cook County Senior Center in Grand Marais from 10:30 a.m. to noon. “With so many urgent issues concerning the VA and veterans across our nation, I urge veterans and […]