10 YEARS AGO
JULY 7, 2006
The Fisherman’s Picnic pin is back. First created in 1949 with the slogan “I’ll be Back,” the pin has not been seen since 1956, but now they’re back looking just like they did years ago. The buttons are selling for $2 and will be required for participation in any of the official Fisherman’s Picnic activities.
June 30 began the final phase of the development of Harbor Park with the first spadeful of dirt turned and plants being placed on beds. Master Gardeners have undertaken the substantial task of laying out beds, preparing them for planting and supervising the group of about 30 volunteers.
20 YEARS AGO
JULY 8, 1996
Responding to a request presented by the county engineer, the county board authorized purchase of floating dock sections for installation at the seaplane base on Devil Track Lake. The estimated cost is $5,000. It was noted that the equipment is a quickdelivery item.
There was considerable excitement, music and laughter at the Cook County High School on June 28 and 29 as the Arrowtippers Square Dance Club hosted its ninth annual Square Dance Festival. A record 278 dancers, including 21 club members, participated. They represented 47 square dance clubs from five states and Ontario.
50 YEARS AGO
JULY 7, 1966
Grand Marais observed a very quiet Fourth of July this year, with no celebration except the fireworks over the harbor in the evening. The thunder showers of earlier in the day let up in time to allow the fireworks to proceed as scheduled. Cars lined the harbor front for the spectacle, and many people chilled by the northeast wind felt more comfortable staying in their cars.
A young man who claims to have climbed every highest point in every state of the union, completed the 50th last week when he climbed Eagle Mountain northwest of Grand Marais. He is Vin Hoeman, 29, of Anchorage, Alaska, who began his interesting hobby in November 1948. He was accompanied on Eagle Mountain by two of his younger brothers.
Mrs. John M. Blackwell, caretaker of the local trailer park, reported that there were over 100 various types of units making use of the facilities in the park over the Fourth of July weekend.
90 YEARS AGO
JULY 8, 1926
Grand Marais celebrated Independence Day in a manner acceptable to everybody concerned. The firemen had charge of the arrangements and the committee which was responsible to them did its work well. B.A. Rude was chairman.
Mr. Frank Legat is convalescing from a badly burned face which is the result of a defective fuse in firing a rocket on the Fourth.
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