Trust-Not-Again
Trust is earned by action. Using the word in a Cook County mission statement does not make it so.
August 2024
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Why I WON’T be voting for Kamala
On March 14 of this year, Kamala visited Minnesota. She could have toured a farm, a mine, a taconite plant, or small business. But no, instead she visited an abortion clinic, misnamed as Planned Parenthood. NBC stated proudly that she was likely to be the first vice-president to visit a clinic that performs abortions. Of course, her action was to cement Kamala’s and the Democrat Parity’s dark obsession with the need to terminate the lives of innocent unborn humans.
Writer wants to see the speed limit reduced on the Croftville Road
The article written by Cook County Highway Engineer Robbie Kimmel-Hass in last week's Cook County News Herald is a “gem” that the residents and folks that use the Croftville Road for recreation were waiting for. It indicates to us that he is lacking in common sense as a virtue in his background as an engineer. He spends a lot of time on the inconsistencies with the past practices for setting “speed limits” on curves on county highways. He uses the Gunflint Trail as an example. I have always thought that the suggested speed sign on curves was not the speed limit but a winter road recommendation that can be safely increased in the summer. I don't think these 'inconsistencies' create safety issues for road users.
A note to District 4
As I write this, several pieces to the issue of my candidacy have yet to be answered, but you, voters in District 4 particularly, need to know and prepare for the chance to file for a commissioner seat.
Purple Heart Day
Purple Heart Day Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. The Purple Heart is America’s oldest active military award.
Ginny Pottsmith
For a woman who frequently said, “Everything in moderation.”, Ginny had quite the adventurous life. She was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, USSR on Dec 7,1932.
Steinbach and Nelson retire from I.S.D. 166
Scott Steinbach, a fourth-grade teacher at ISD 166, is bidding farewell to his role after an admirable 32 years of service. Julie Nelson, a dedicated lead paraprofessional, is also announcing her retirement after a long and impactful career.
DNR schedules 2 online auctions for confiscated fishing and hunting equipment
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two public auctions of confiscated fishing, hunting, and trapping equipment. The auctions, which will be held online Aug. 26 and Oct. 7, include equipment that was confiscated following serious game and fish violations.
Superior Hiking Trail, OLD SKI HILL RD TO PINCUSHION TRAILHEAD – AUGUST 7, 2024
On UT 64 (Old Ski Hill Rd), just a couple miles up the Gunflint Trail, the Happy Hikers will begin on the North Shore State Trail. We will shortly leave that trail and head towards Grand Marais with Lake Superior gradually becoming visible. SHT traverses a long, wet area on a boardwalk. As the SHT descends, the lake becomes more visible. The trail comes to views of Lake Superior and then descends steeply. We will cross the Gunflint Trail, go uphill, and eventually join a ski trail. We will continue uphill and will come to dramatic views at Pincushion Mountain Trailhead. Lunch will be at picnic tables at the trailhead. Drivers will be shuttled back to their vehicles.