Ode to the Leaf Licker

As we bid adieu to our visitors viewing the fall leaf-changing season, I would like to take the time to extol the benefits of being a “leaf licker”. I am a self-professed “leaf licker,” defined as someone who deeply appreciates nature, especially trees and plants. This term suggests that the person is so enthusiastic about the outdoors that they might figuratively lick leaves or immerse themselves in nature to connect with it.

Lake County Lawmen

Many moons and several columns ago, we wrote about oddities of Cook County law enforcement. Law violations were few, and we smiled a little about fishing with illegal minnows.

Outdoors with James Egan

with One good thing after all these years – and I suppose I should call it a great thing – is that I'm finally, slowly startin' to lose my liking for skunk spray. I suppose it's all a part of the long process of me gettin' civilized, which has taken somewhat longer than for a normal knucklehead.

Auditions for “Twas the Night Before Christmas”

The Grand Marais Playhouse will hold auditions for youth in grades 3-8 for “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Kathryn Schulz Carlson on TUESDAY October 24 at 3:30 p.m.. Over 30 roles available.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Toastmasters Open House Toastmasters International is hosting an open house and information session at the Hub in Grand Marais on October 25 at 1 p.m. Come and learn about Toastmasters.

I.S.D. 166 wants input from the community

Cook County Schools wants community input about possibly improving the school district facilities and grounds. Cook County Schools is hosting two meetings in early November regarding school district facilities and grounds.

Write what you know

Grand Marais Public Library invites the community to celebrate National Novel Writing Month this November with two writing workshops intended for adults. The workshops are free and open to the public.

Down Memory Lane

20 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 v Wish lists and harbor maps were unfolded at the Safe Harbor Advisory Committee meeting on Monday as members continued discussions about the possibility of developing a full-service marina in the Grand Marais harbor. Any development of a safe harbor and/or marina will require months, if not years, of work as well as the go-ahead by the city council, the U.S.

Earth shakes, quakes, Lutefisk out, Fishcakes in

Brian Larsen Zoar Church located in the historically Scandinavianbased fishing village of Tofte just announced that Lutefisk is off the menu for the upcoming November 4th dinner at Zoar that is open to the public. (Wait for the earth to stop trembling and then proceed reading.) Lutefisk lovers (there are at least two in the county) will have to adjust and try the new offering.