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North Woods Spelling Bee winners are (left to right): Third Place - Tate Olson, First Place - Ashley Vito, and Second Place - Jacob Skraba. (All participants are pictured on page 2.)
Seventh-grade student Ashley Vito won the first North Woods School Spelling Bee that was held Jan. 27 in the school cafeteria. Two representatives were chosen from the fifth grade through eighth grade to represent their class during the Bee. Ashley and second-place winner Jacob Skraba will represent North Woods School at the District Spelling Bee, which will be held Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at the ISD 2142 District Office in Virginia.
by A.J. Shuster
The Jan. 26 Cook City Council meeting opened with the awarding
of the legals bid to the Cook News-Herald. Committee appointments
were approved, as well as other official appointments.
Banking: American Bank, Cook Area Credit Union, First National
Bank, and Wells Fargo.
Legal Representation: Mark Weir, civil; Mike Kearney, criminal.
Acting Mayor: Karen Hollanitsch.
Cemetery Board: Darrel Lindgren, Elizabeth Storm.
HRA: Tim Mankowski (chair), Brian Gramling, Karen Hollanitsch,
Karen Lind, Lois Trygg.
Library Board: Gerald Storm (president), Pat Olson ( vice president),
JoAnn Anderson (secretary), Betty Chos, Marge DuMarce, Donna Parzyck,
Patti Alt.
Planning and Zoning: A. Richard Holm (chair), Tammy Palmer (secretary),
Kim Brunner, Joani Bergstrom, Julie Burckhardt, Jeannie Taylor,
Matt Zupancich.
Airport Committee: Karen Hol-lanitsch (chair), Linda Flack (vice
chair), Dave Bowser, Earl Grano, Dale Gustafson, Jack Jordan,
Jack Schelde, Stephen Towle.
Ambulance Association: (council representative) Karen Hollanitsch;
alternate: Jody Bixby.
Beautification/Parks Committee: Karen Hollanitsch (chair), Shona
McCue (secretary), Elizabeth Storm, Sara Niska, Lois Pajari, Donna
Snyder.
Emergency Preparedness/Safety Committee: Elizabeth Storm (chair),
Karen Hollanitsch, Debbie Lindgren, Tim Mankowski, Theresa Martinson,
Bud Ranta, Arnie P. Johnson, Tom Woock.
Recreation Committee: Greg Burck-hardt (chair), Tammy Palmer (secretary,
Kim Brunner, Joani Bergstrom, Julie Burckhardt, Jeannie Taylor,
Matt Zupancich.
Personnel Committee: Karen Hol-lanitsch and Elizabeth Storm.
Hired for the position of Maintenance Technician/Public Works
Assistant was Donald Flack. For the position of Librarian, to
replace retiring Lois Larson, Steven Harsin was hired. He has
a master's degree in library science, extensive experience, and
abilities with any technical/electronic equipment used. He has
plans for children's programs and Native studies. This is a slower-paced
job for the needs of this point in his life.
The liquor store has purchased a new computer as problems were
occurring, leading to a possible crash and loss of inventory and
sales records. This purchase was approved by the council. Also
needed is new flooring, as the old is becoming a safety hazard,
which was approved.
Grants were received - $65,000 from Iron Range Resources, and
$60,523 from St. Louis County CDBG - for road work on First Street
SW and by Spectrum Assisted Living.
Water tower lease agreements were tabled again. Amp changes have
not made any change in reception of other stations. Appointments
will be made with Kim Brunner and Elizabeth Storm until this is
resolved.
Agreed to were monthly retainer rates from Vermilion Law, a Gambling
Permit for Friends of the Park's Wings and Things event, a tree
survey report from the DNR, and an easement for Great River Energy.
The Dec. 22, 2011, Special Council Meeting set the tax levy at
5 percent to make up for the loss of LGA funds and the reduction
of Market Value Credits. A 3 percent cost of living increase was
approved for full- and part-time employees for 2012.
The airport is experiencing a slow start with not much activity
on the grounds or from the air. There has been no word from the
FAA on the GPS reinstatement.
by Jeannie Taylor
Beans or no beans? Meat or no meat? Spicy or smooth? However
you like your chili you will find it this Saturday, Feb. 4, from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Waschke's Family Chevrolet in Cook! The
competition is hot and defending competitors and new competitors
are ready to challenge each other in their best concoctions of
chili! Competitors are lined up and all we need is tasters, voters
and eaters! Come join the friendly camaraderie and warm up your
taste buds! Each paid admission will get a vote for the People's
Choice Trophy. Trophies will also be awarded by a panel of judges
for first place and second place.
This is Cook's Fifth Annual Chili Cook Off, sponsored this year
by "Friends of the Parks" and Waschke Family Chevrolet,
and proceeds will benefit the completion of the new community/youth
center at the Doug Johnson Recreation Area.
5th Grade Grizzlies Win Tournament Series Championship
Comet offers free showing of 'War Horse' to Vets
Greenwood Township Seniors Enjoy Evening of Winter Fun
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