It was a glorious day for hiking in the mountains of Montana. The river, running and tripping over ancient stone formations, accompanied us and gave us rhythm. Some of us, like me, still in college and not yet 20, others on leave from their vocations, all longing to listen and learn the wilderness, we had banded together to spend four […]
Alice Kincheloe
Alice Kincheloe, 93, of Minocqua, Wisconsin, passed away at Milestone Senior Living on Friday, August 5, 2016. Better known as “Kit” to her friends and family, she was born on October 3, 1922, in Baltimore, Maryland. She spent her school years there, and she fondly remembered the many months she spent at Camp Montrose in the Maryland countryside. She later moved […]
M. Iola Wojtysiak
M. Iola Wojtysiak, aka Grammy, foodie, avid traveler, voracious reader, gambler, art collector and music lover passed away at home with Donna and Orvis and her kitties by her side on August 1, 2016. Iola was born on January 22, 1921 in Eagle Grove, Iowa to Hazel Kenton and Raymond Jeffers. The family moved to Minnesota and she graduated from […]
All welcome at the Cook County Senior Center
On Friday, August 5, during Fisherman’s Picnic, the Cook County Historical Society hosted the Old Timers Gathering at the Senior Center from 1-4 p.m. This was a pretty special event as many years of memories were shared among the people of this community through story telling and the viewing of historic photographs. On Thursday and Friday, August 18-19, Marjori with […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGO AUG. 11, 2006 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security could build a 34,000-square-foot building at the Cedar Grove Business Park by 2008, if all goes as planned. “This is no child’s play here. It’s the real deal, Matt Geretschlaeger, Economic Development Authority director, said. Geretschlaeger told the EDA board that this was possibly the largest economic opportunity […]
Quaife joins staff at Grand Marais State Bank
Mike LaVigne, president of Grand Marais State Bank, recently announced the addition of a new employee—Dylan Quaife. “Dylan will be trained in all areas of the bank,” said LaVigne, “with emphasis on the loan department.” Quaife is a 2012 graduate of Cook County High School. He majored in global business leadership at St. John’s University, graduating in 2016. “I’m very […]
Hunger Hero helps Snacks and Packs program
The North Shore Federal Credit Union (NSFCU) has seen a remarkable response to its “Hunger Hero” program. NSFCU President Mark Summers reports that because of members, the credit union has donated over $15,000 this year to hunger prevention programs. One of the most recent donations was to Cook County’s Ruby’s Pantry. Summers said the latest gift from the Hunger Hero […]
Sawbill Trail project nearing completion
The $2.5 million paving project on CSAH 2 (Sawbill Trail) began May 17 and according to County Engineer David Betts, paving was completed on Friday, August 5, well ahead of schedule. However, finishing work will continue over the next three weeks. Motorists are advised that traffic will be restricted where the work is occurring and should plan accordingly. Northland Constructors […]