Brian Larsen Talent, grit, and determination pretty well describe the Cook County seventh-grade girl's volleyball team. And add selflessness because it took all of that to claim the seventh-grade Polar League championship.
Arrowhead Animal Rescue (ARR) held a pet adoption for rescue cats, kittens, and two dogs last Saturday at the Hub Senior Center in Grand Marais. While the dogs weren't on hand, quite a few sweet kittens and older cats were available to see, hold, and pet. The adoption process takes a few days, so no cats or kittens left with new owners on Saturday. That said, quite a few applications were filled out, so many people will soon have a furry new friend living with them.
It was a tough week for the Vikings girls' volleyball team as they wrapped up regular season play at home. On Monday, October 16, the Ely Timberwolves came to town to face the Vikings, and the Vikings were flat, losing 25-12, 25-11, and 25-7.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.