20 YEARS AGO
MAY 22, 2000
Sterling Dance presents their Sixth Annual Concert. The annual dance performance showcases the talent and creativity of over 80 local dancers that range in age from preschool to adult. “Everyone is here because they love to dance. I try to nurture that and encourage them to dance from their hearts. They each pretty much take it from there,” said Artistic Director and Founder Renee Moe.
Competitors in the Second Annual Cook County Elementary School Chess Tournament held at Sven and Ole’s on May 11 were Brittany Deschampe, Jeff Fenwick, Ben Nelson, Beau Larson, Bradley Deschampe, Joel Kristenson, Ian Holmen, Zach Tibodeau, Ian Sylvester, Clara Waddell, Chris Rider, and Jamie Riehm. About 60 students from the three elementary schools learned and practiced the game this past school year. The game of chess teaches students to think logically, plan ahead and anticipate another person’s moves. Principal Chuck Futterer said, “They also had fun and learned something new.”
30 YEARS AGO
JUNE 18, 1990
A public meeting was held at the Birch Grove Center on June 8 to discuss the proposed “Snoopy” flights, military training flights over Lake Superior, which would come inland over a long stretch of the North Shore. This would particularly impact the communities in the west end of the county. Approximately 30-40 residents were on hand to meet with representatives of the Air National Guard and learn specifics about the proposed flights. Areas of concern include a plan to increase the number of flights above 4,500 feet. Training flights over the lake would take place at 500-foot levels up to within five miles of the shore, pulling up to the required 4,500-foot levels as the planes come in over land. And there is the existing low-level corridor which runs inland along the shore and where flights are currently allowed at the 500-foot level. Lutsen Mountains is in the path of this corridor.
100 YEARS AGO
JUNE 16, 1920
The American Legion members are planning a celebration for Independence Day. There will be stunts of all kinds and a good time is promised.
The new church society of Mineral Center announces that a box supper will be given June 19. A big fat supper is guaranteed in each box. Proceeds to be used toward the construction of the new church.
The brook trout season is in full swing and many of the local sportsmen report a good catch. Even the game warden has the fever and was seen with a brand new pole and basket.
115 YEARS AGO
JUNE 10, 1905
The livery firm of Jackson and Rude has been dissolved. Louis Plante has purchased Mr. Rude’s interest and the business will be continued. Mr. Plante puts his eight stage horses into the business, which makes the barn very well equipped with driving stock.
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