Cactus, bighorn and lizard tails
I have a wonderful new photo as the background wallpaper on my computer. It’s a picture of five bighorn sheep atop a rugged Arizona mountain peak. What makes it so wonderful is that I took the picture. Chuck and I—after years of being invited—finally made the trip out west at the end of March to visit my snowbird parents in Apache Junction. Full Story
When God takes his glasses off
When our granddaughter Teagan was 2 years old she would climb into bed with Gayle and me at the crack of dawn. Then she would look me in the face and say, "PaPa, glasses on!" At first I thought she just wanted us to get up and get out of bed. But as soon as I put my glasses on, Teagan was happy to stay in bed with us. Full Story
Historical Reflections
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Down Memory Lane
10 Years Ago ·
April 10, 2000
• TheGrand Marais Park and Recreation Board last week gave its stamp of approval to the siting of a fish house museum somewhere along the lakefront in the city’s Rec Park. Full Story
Everything you need to know about “The One”
My favorite brother-in-law proposed to his sweet girlfriend on St. Patrick’s Day in Ely. It wasn’t a matter of green beer goggles as apparently there are not many Irish in the town of Ely and my brother-in-law is quite German. He planned the moment with a bottle of champagne on the shoreline and the perfect view of the lake. So romantic! Full Story
Actors get “combat” ready for Treasure Island
A little more than two weeks and the story of Treasure Island
will come alive at the Grand Marais Playhouse. Director Sue Hennessy told me “It is certain this show will be worth your money.” I cannot wait to see this show and I plan on attending several times! Full Story
Four-Day School Week for I.S.D. 166?
I.S.D. 166 is exploring the option of a four-day week. It is important that our district considers the impact such
2x2 & 2x4 ads to a scheduling change would
have on student education. Full Story
