20 YEARS AGO
JULY 17, 2000
Bob Altrichter, Cook County Veteran Services officer, appeared before the county board July 11 to ask for assistance in constructing a new memorial monument on the courthouse grounds. “We don’t need anything elaborate, but the one we have now is crumbling and falling apart. It’s awfully hard to maintain,” Altrichter said, noting the modest marker near the flag pole dates to about 1946. A new monument is estimated to cost about $12,000, but Altrichter said a more modest monument could be had for as little as $3,500. There are an estimated 570 veterans who live in Cook County.
30 YEARS AGO
JULY 16, 1990
Nearly 70 people concerned about the future of Pike Lake met on July 7 and formed the Pike Lake Area Association. “We would like to work with the county and the U.S. Forest Service regarding the development of Pike Lake because they don’t seem to have a plan,” said Jody Daugherty, owner of Pike Lake Resort. Two large segments of shoreline on the lake are becoming open for possible private development. The Association feels there is potential to develop over 50 percent of the lake’s shoreline.
A proposed gravel pit north of East Highway 61 was discussed by the Cook County commissioners last Tuesday. Neighboring residents have expressed concerns about possible well contamination, excessive noise and dust. County Commissioner Wes Hedstrom said, “Gravel is like gold in the county — you have to take it where you find it.”
60 YEARS AGO
JULY 14, 1960
The mother bear and two cubs which have taken up residence near Forest Lodge were seen recently sitting high in a tree by the pond where Oscar Gilbertson goes for minnows. As he approached the minnow traps, the mother bear quickly scrambled down the tree chattering her teeth, snarling and glowering at the intruder. Oscar beat a hasty retreat!
100 YEARS AGO
JULY 14, 1920
The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ellquist of Maple Hill burned to the ground Sunday. The fire is thought to have started in the chimney and was not discovered until it was well under way. Only a few pieces of furniture were saved.
The laws in force in Minnesota require the prompt reporting of births. Birth reports must be filed within 10 days with the local registrar by the attending physician, midwife or parent, as the case may be.
115 YEARS AGO
JUNE 10, 1905
Extremely dry weather has prevailed and caused considerable anxiety and numerous small brush fires in the village. At Mr. J.D. O’Connor’s place north of the school house, Mr. O’Connor had been clearing a garden patch near his house when the fire spread. An alarm was sounded and a force of more than thirty people responded, including women and boys. Livery (horse) teams hauled water while the volunteer brigade fought hard for several hours before the fire was finally gotten under control.
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