John Otis, Colvill, was the first person to buy a fishburger at this year’s 2018 Fisherman’s Picnic. John bought four and immediately headed for home. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
Missing this year but never to be forgotten was Walt Mianowski. Walt held many offices in the Lions Club and kids knew him as Duffer the Clown. He passed away April 20, 2018. He left behind a legacy of love and dedication to his friends and community. An icon if there ever was one.
First kiss? A crowd favorite and one of the largest events each year is the Sunday afternoon Lions Fish Toss. It sounds simple, but as you can see, catching a very slippery fish isn’t all that easy to do. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
Soren Swadberg must have been sore and tired after he carried all of these books he purchased at the Friends of the Library book sale to his grandmother’s car. Soren bought at least two more armloads of books at the auction. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
The 2018 Fisherman’s Picnic softball champs are Donek Trucking, who was undefeated in the tournament. Front row L to R: Josh Klemmer, Mark Otterblad, Joe Deschampe, Jamie Otterblad, Joey Ernest. Back row L to R: Kyle Anderson, Mike Hoff, Jack Conner, Brandon Donek, Noah Waterhouse, Jason Donek, Pat Everson. Photo courtesy of Sherri Smith
Every year the Fisherman’s Picnic begins with the much anticipated Grand Marais Lioness buffet dinner and silent auction and once again the Lionesses came through with excellent homemade food and great gifts to bid on. Staff photo/Brooke Trout Brown
Class of ’73’s Keith Jacobsen scored the first run in the 2018 Annual Cook County High School alumni baseball game on an RBI double by Sammy Warren. The odd year graduates hung on for a 9-8 victory in a fun-filled evening of baseball. Photo courtesy of Kieth Jacobsen
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