Life-saving mechanical CPR now available on Cook County Ambulance
Cook County Ambulance Director Steve DuChien was pleased to give a demonstration recently of a new piece of life-saving equipment on board the ambulance and at the hospital, the Physio- Control LUCAS® 2 Chest Compression System. The automated chest compression device will allow emergency workers to give uninterrupted CPR while attending to a patient’s other needs. Fortunately the ambulance service […]
Correction:
In the January 23 article Ridge Riders open Clubhouse for Fun Run, an incorrect date is given for this event. The seventh annual Cook County Ridge Riders Fun Run will be held on Saturday, February 6 at the Ridge Riders’ Clubhouse on South Shore Drive in Grand Marais. The News-Herald apologizes for the error.
When Wonder Overtakes Us
In a recent morning, watching sunlight fill the morning sky, there was time to for reading Psalm 19 from the Bible. I would look up and out, then read and re-read the Psalm, loving the poetry of sky and words: The heavens are tellingthe glory of God;and the firmament proclaimsGod’s handiwork.Day to day pours forth speechand night to nightdeclares knowledge. […]
Volunteers earn $73,088 for local nonprofits with 1st and 2nd Thrift Store
The Cook County Senior Center was filled with excited people on Wednesday, January 27 as representatives of many local nonprofit organizations gathered at the Cook County Senior Center to find out how the 1st and 2nd Thrift Store in Grand Marais had fared in the past year. Gerry Grant, winter manager of the store, welcomed everyone and reported that the […]
Gale Smieja,
Gale Smieja, age 67 of Plymouth, passed away very peacefully with his family at his side. Kindness is the word that keeps coming to mind. Lover of the Grand Marais area and the Gunflint Trail. Famous Moose caller, ardent fisherman, hunter, Grand Champion jam/jelly maker and amazing cook. Gale is survived by his wife, Susan; son, Mike; daughter, Molly; grandchildren, […]
Chamber sets 2016 legislative agenda
With the 2016 legislative session set to begin on March 8, the Cook County Chamber of Commerce has set its legislative agenda. Statewide legislative priorities have already begun to emerge, with legislative leaders focusing on issues such as tax cuts, transportation funding and the bonding bill. The Chamber will be looking to capitalize on these issues and be included in […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago Jan. 27, 2006 A special closed meeting of the Tofte Town Board was held Jan. 26, with the topic centered on negotiations to buy the Birch Grove Community Center from ISD 166. The board stated earlier this month that it is their goal to put the purchase price before the citizens of Tofte at their annual meeting. […]
North Shore Hospital hires Human Resources director
Robert “Bob” Willis, a native of Boston, was recently hired as Cook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center’s first ever Human Resources director. Willis began work on Monday, January 18. When asked how he matriculated to Minnesota, Willis, who still retains some of that native Bostonian accent, laughed and said, “Well, I met my wife, Marilynn when I was […]