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FOR SALE
Saturday to Friday only (2/4 to 2/10) select
hair accessories 25 cents. Cook Dollar Barn. 1tcFeb4
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Eliminate your heating bills. OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central
Boiler. Call today, (218) 263-5328. 1tcFeb4
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SATURDAY TO FRIDAY ONLY (2/4 to 2/10 remaining seeds 15 cents
per pack. Cook Dollar Barn. 1tcFeb4
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FIREWOOD SALE - Mostly birch and maple. Cut, split, dried. No
quantity too big or small. Please call Greg Wilson, 780-5196.
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VALENTINES are here! Individual cards, boxed cards, window clings
and gifts - Cook Dollar Barn. 2tcFeb4
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For Sale - Birch, ash, maple firewood. Cut, split and delivered
or by the truckload. 218-410-2474. May13tfc
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We have a few 2012 wall calendars, planners and pocket calendars
remaining - Cook Dollar Barn. 2tcFeb2
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For Sale - Used security system with 3 cameras, monitor, wiring
and cables. Everything works and is ready to go. We have a new
system and no longer need this one. $700. Cook Area Credit Union,
666-5940. Jan7tfc
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MARDI GRAS GOODIES in stock (February 21 this year!) - Cook Dollar
Barn. 2tcFeb4
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THE BOOK, "The News from Nelmi: A Retrospective," is
available at the Cook News-Herald office and at the NWFA Gallery.
Jan7tfc
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CRACKLE NAIL POLISH is in!! Cook Dollar Barn. 2tcFeb2
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Pete Lange Trucking - For sale: FIREWOOD (birch, maple, ash).
Call 218-254-5945 or 218-969-9733. Nov10tfc
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FOR SALE - 100" Firewood, birch and maple mix. Price will
vary depending on mileage. AEOA firewood vendor. Call Sokoloski
Logging, 218-993-2494 or Jeff 218-750-6947. Oct8tfc
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BOOKLET FOR SALE - "Cook's 50th Anniversary - 1953."
For sale at the Cook News-Herald for $3.00 each or by mail for
$4.50 each. Send check to: Cook News-Herald, PO Box 1179, Cook,
MN 55723. tfnc
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BOOKLET FOR SALE - "The Scribe of Bear River." This
is the story of George F. Peterson, who operated a newspaper
in Bear River in the early 1900s and moved it to Cook in 1919.
Booklets available at the Cook News-Herald for $2.50 each or
by mail for $3.75 each. Send check to: Cook News-Herald, PO Box
1179, Cook, MN 55723. tfnc
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FOR RENT
APARTMENT FOR RENT - Leander Apartments, 666-5608.
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SUMMER CABIN MONTHLY RENTAL: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, house-keeping
summer cabin on the sandy shore of Lake Vermilion. Linens included.
Boat slip in sheltered harbor included. Call 218-780-3151. 4tcFeb4
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For Rent: Office space in high traffic area for rent. Two large
national franchises already located in building (Subway and State
Farm Insurance). Come see us to find out how your business can
increase with more highway and foot traffic. Two office spaces
to choose from. One ready to move in and the other can be built
to your specifications. Stop and see Lisa at Subway or call 780-9236.
Jan26tfc
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FOR RENT - Office/Retail space on Vermilion Dr. 666-5952. Mar6tfc
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TOWER OFFICE/HOME for rent - With 2-stall insulated garage. $500/month
+ utilities. Available Feb. 1. Call Jeff, 218-780-8547. Jan19tfc
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WAKEMUP BAY STORAGE
Conveniently located on Beatty Road.
Multiple sizes available.
Jim Frazee, 666-2146.
Nov27tfc
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FOR RENT - Office/Retail space in B.I.C. Bldg. Call 666-5407.
Feb5tfc
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ORR AREA STORAGE RENTAL available 6 miles south of Orr at Ryan's
Mini Storage. Assorted sizes available to hold everything from
household goods to boats to campers. Call us at 218-757-3329.
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BUBBA'S MINI-STORAGE
Self-storage units for rent. Multiple sizes to choose from. 3/4-mile
outside Cook on Hwy. 24. Call 666-5512. Nov5tfc
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FOR RENT in Aurora: One 2-BR apt., 1 block from school, 1 block
from Main Street. $500/month plus utilities. Call 218-666-5944.
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CLASSES OFFERED
MINNESOTA & UTAH Concealed Carry Permit
Classes · New and Renewal · 1/2-Day Classes cover
both permits · Only $95 for both classes · Classes
held weekends and given locally · Instructor certified
by the MN BCA, NRA, St. Louis County Sheriff, and the Utah BCI
· Utah permits add 10 more states of reciprocity. Call
218-750-7717 for scheduling and information. Early Christmas
Gift to All Students: Take your class before Christmas and receive
noise-canceling electronic earmuffs ($100 value) free of charge,
as our way of saying thank you.
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USED CARS/ TRUCKS
FOR SALE
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
2-Bedroom home in Cook. Double lot with large
trees, large kitchen and main floor living. Clean interior. $50,500.
Call RE/MAX Lake Country, 218-757-3233. 1tcFeb4
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WANTED TO BUY
WANTED - Cash paid for junk cars, trucks and
buses or equipment. 218-750-7018.
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WANTED TO BUY - Standing timber and timber land. Shermer Logging,
787-2228. Nov22tfc
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EMPLOYMENT
Loan Processor position. Full-time. Will be
processing both mortgage and consumer loans. AA degree-preferrably
in business. Full benefit package available. Salary dependent
upon experience. Send resume to Cook Area Credit Union, PO Box
1058, Cook, MN 55723. Deadline February 15, 2012.
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Executive Assistant (Part-Time) -The Cook Area Chamber of Commerce
is seeking a part-time Executive Assistant. Candidates should
have knowledge of QuickBooks, grant writing, computer skills
and reception duties. Position is part-time with flexible hours
that will vary from month to month. Pay commensurate with experience.
Please mail resume to Cook Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 296, Cook,
MN 55723 or e-mail to chamber@cookminnesota.com. Applications
will be accepted until February 10, 2012.
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wanted - Bartender, nights and weekends. Viking Bar, 218-376-4622.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Before you go to the dump, we take old LCDs,
plasmas, flat screen TV/monitors, Macs, laptops. Please ask before
dropping off old systems. We do not buy. Contact Sonny, 218-666-2286.
Sep29tfc
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BUSINESS
SERVICES
COMET THEATER - "War Horse" the
movie, February 3-16. All Vets get in free. Closed Super Bowl
Sunday and Mondays. 666-5814.
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ICE DAMAGE REPAIR
Due to the unusual conditions, if you feel you already have an
issue, please call us. No charge for an evaluation or estimate.
Rob Petersen, 218-666-2833. Feb2tfc
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BILL'S SLED SHOP. Snowmobile and ATV repair. Amsoil, Belts, Slides,
and Carbides in stock. Aluminum welding. Text or call 780-6013,
Bill Nieters. Dec15tfc
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KANTOLA CONSTRUCTION INC. - Professional Building Contractor.
Log & Conventional Cabins/Homes, Boathouses, Garages, Remodeling,
Island Work. Call Terry Kantola @ 218-666-2185 or cell ph. 218-780-3850.
Cook, MN ~ Lic. #BC001158. "Where EXPERIENCE matters for
QUALITY work." Nov24tfc
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AUNE & KEISTER CONSTRUCTION - New construction and remodeling
from the ground up. Homes, cabins, garages, decks and boathouses.
Licensed, bonded and insured. MN License #20097217. Office 218-666-5849;
Don Aune, 218-666-5070; Mike Keister, 218-666-2090. Apr10tfc
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Good To Go Pumping. For all your pumping needs. Owner/operator
Tony Monack. Home: 218-741-5759, Cell: 218-750-0103. Compare
and save. EOW
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LeRoy Tschida Plumbing - Inside only.
Licensed and bonded. Cook, MN. 666-5768; cell: 1-612-328-1027.
Mar31tfc
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BOB DAVIS CONSTRUCTION for all your building needs. Licensed
and insured. MN Lic. 20195317. 218-780-0194 or 218-749-3264.
www.bobdavisconstructionmn.com.
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GILLEY'S NATURALS will be closed on Mondays beginning Jan. 23
for the winter. Sorry for the inconvenience, but stop by Tue.-Sat.,
10-5, as usual. Have a Happy New Year!
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STSPS, INC. "we do it all!" New construction
for homes, garages, cabins, boathouses, decks, docks, Remodeling,
int. & ext., Slab on grade, Radiant heat installer, Pex certified.
Sewer installations, Dirt work, Road building. Lic. #BC-20296254.
Call Troy 218-780-2084 or Brad 218-780-8777. Feb19tfc
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BEEF AND PORK SIDES
READY JANUARY / FEBRUARY
markscountrymarket.com
218-780-4615
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WET BOATHOUSE RESTORATION & REPAIR - Don't tear it down,
we can fix it. Crib dock construction & repair. Ice and winter
snow damage repair. New construction, roofing, siding, decks,
cabin leveling, footing replacement. Roof shoveling & snow
removal. 25 years on Lake Vermilion. Free estimates. References
available. Rob Petersen, 218-666-2833. Oct13tfc
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NORTH COUNTRY COMPUTER - Relocated to downstairs of BIC Building.
Open Mon., Tue., Wed. (Fri. and Sat. by appointment.) Dell computer
sales. Virus/malware removal. Any computer repair, office or
home. Network maintenance. 666-2576. 3tpFeb16
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MURALS ON WALLS - Transform your children's room or ANY room
into a fresh, fun atmosphere. Custom artwork by local artist.
Pet Portraits. Nancy 666-0007, cell 750-2530 for more information.
Jan19tfc
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INCOME TAX PREPARATION SERVICE - Tax forms available. Arlene
Johnson, Orr-Buyck Rd., Orr, MN; 218-757-3366.
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ARROWHEAD ROOFING AND
SHEETMETAL, INC.
1. Top quality metal roofing roll formed onsite. 2. Custom sheetmetal
fabricating. 3. Rubber roofing. 4. Soffit, fascia, gutters, siding.
25 years' experience - best warranty in the Northland. Call today:
263-1546 or 969-9443. Feb26tfc
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DOG BOARDING - Heated indoor kennels, twice daily walks. Distributor
of National Dog Food. Call Sweet Wind Kennel at 218-666-2487.
Dec10tfc
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DreamWeaver Salon and Day Spa
with service menu including: · Hair Salon · Facials
· Manicure · Pedicure · Tanning ·
Waxing · Massage. Located: 210 S. River St., P.O. Box
386, Cook, MN 55723. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:30. Saturday special
occasion pre-scheduled. Phone: 218-666-5594. May10tfc
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VOYAGEUR LOG HOMES - Mfd. in Orr, MN - Russ Holman, Owner. "Your
plan or ours" - Kits Avail. Homes - Cabins - Saunas. Double
Tongue and Groove - Saddle Notched Corners - Up to 16' Standard
- 36' Available - 8" & 10" Energy Efficient Logs
- 1/2 Log Siding. 5228 Hwy. 53, Orr; 218-757-3108. Jun2tfc
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NORMAN W. NELSON
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Nelson & Nelson
Log Cabin Builders
(218) 666-5395
normanwnelson.com
4th Generation Log Cabin Builder
Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Lic. #20635677
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SOKOLOSKI SEPTIC &
EXCAVATING, INC.
· Design · Installation · Site Prep
· Road Building · Basements
· Lot Development · Class 5
218-993-2405 May17tfc
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LOG HOME BUILDERS, LLC
We specialize in more than building new homes and remodeling,
metal roofing, decks, porches, saunas, garages, custom cabinets,
all types of flooring, remote island work, general contracting.
25 yrs. of experience on Lake Vermilion and surrounding area.
Give us a call for a fair and reasonable bid. Paul: 218-993-2236
or Trent: 218-780-6426; loghomebuilders@frontier.com. Lic. &
insured 20069793. Jan14tfc
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EARTH EFFECTS by Gary Brunner
"Earth Alterations and More"
Excavating, Dozing, Grading, Trucking
218-780-2098, 218-254-2459
May20tfc
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DON BUERKE PAINTING INC.
Residential/Commercial · Interior/Exterior
· Drywall taping and repair · Ceiling texturing
· Power washing · Insured · 30+years' experience
· 218-993-1378 · 952-292-2526.
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HEBL FLOOR SANDING - Professional Installation, Sanding and Refinishing
of Hardwoord Floors. Serving the area for 25 years. 218-984-3360,
218-343-4553. Dec10tfc
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VETERINARY SERVICES at Vermilion Veterinary Clinic. Dr. John
and Robin Fisher, 218-666-5038. Jan2tfc
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VERMILION WILDERNESS FUEL - Fuel oil delivery. Competitive pricing.
Owner: Terry Wagoner. Orders: 218-753-6566. If necessary - home:
218-753-3154. Apr17tfc
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Denise Sokoloski Accounting, LLC - Tax Preparation, Payroll,
and Notary Services. Need to create or simplify a bookkeeping
system? 218-993-1385. Jan29tfc
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FRANK'S MARINE Sales & Service, Orr, Minn. 55771. Crestliner,
Lund boats and Mercury engine sales and service. 757-3150. Mar14tfc
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MARTINSON ELECTRIC, LLC - New construction, remodel and maintenance,
service upgrades, Off-Peak and Dual Fuel heating. Steffes authorized
dealer. Stewart Martinson, 666-0332. Feb4tfc
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JOHN A. MANKUS CARPENTRY, INC. - Remodeling and new construction.
Over 20 years' experience. Insured. License #20382073. Phone
666-2709. Feb7tfc
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DAWN'S HIDDEN SHEARS - Open Tues. thru Friday. Hairstyling for
the whole family. Perms, colors, waxing and ear piercing. 666-2174.
Feb7tfc
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Russell F. Hyppa
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Tax, Financial Statements, Payroll, General Accounting. 666-5166.
Dec25tfc
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BLUE CROSS, BLUE SHIELD and BLUE PLUS. Group and individual health
coverage including Medicare supplements. Call Dane Francis, CISR,
666-2124. Dec5tfc
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HARTWAY PAINTING and WALLCOVERING, LLC
Insured
Interior/Exterior
Residential/Commercial
New Construction
Drywall Taping, Powerwashing, Decks, Log Siding, Wallpapering
and more! Call Ryan at 218-780-2135. Jan13tfc
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TECH ELECTRIC, LLC
Residential · Commercial
Remote and Island Locations
"Old School Quality at Old Tyme Prices"
Gary - 218-753-6223
Jun24tfc
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PETER STONE CONSTRUCTION - Licensed and Insured. MN Contractors
#BC386901. New Construction and Remodeling Services. Site Prep
to Finishing on homes, cabins, garages, decks, pole buildings,
boathouses and additions. Interior and Exterior Remodeling. Over
20 years' experience. Bids are free. 218-376-4604; cell: 218-780-7945.
Nov10tfc
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CABIN QUILTING - Quilting fabrics and notions,
long arm quilting services and gifts. Open Wed., Thurs., Fri.
and Sats. 10am-5pm. 218-666-3146, 218-290-4546. July28tfc
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SNOW REMOVAL - MTB&D Lawn Service - Shoveling, snowblowing,
plowing and all types of roofs. Insured and experienced. Mark
Musakka, 666-5981, 780-8862. Dec1tfc
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GREAT SCOTTS HARDWOOD Floor Service, LLC. Install, sand and refinish,
including commercial and residential. Remote island homes - no
electricity, not a problem. Free estimates. Call Scott, 218-666-2752.
Mar28tfc
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SEAMLESS ALUMINUM rain gutters. Builder/remodeler Gary Metcalf
Construction, License #20075581. 666-2393. Jun16tfc
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REICHEL ELECTRIC - commercial, residential & log home wiring.
Off-Peak & Dual Fuel installation. Island work. Licensed
& insured. Fred Reichel, 666-5876. Jan1tfc
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SCHUNK PORTABLE WELDING is available for your welding and repair
needs. Now available: aluminum welding at shop. Reasonable rates,
quality work, prompt, friendly service. Call Dave at 218-749-8425.
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PERSONALS
PREGNANT? SCARED? Call unplanned pregnancy
information center hotline - 262-5768. Free pregnancy tests,
literature, tapes, videos provided. EOW
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HOSPICE
ST. MARY'S HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
Medicare Certified. Comprehensive personalized hospice services.
24 hours/day, 7 days/week availability. Bereavement followup
for 1 year. Call the East Range Team at 749-7975 or 1-877-851-2213.
Virgie Hegg Hospice Partners is a supporting partner of St. Mary's
East Range Team. Sept20tfc
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TO GIVE AWAY
FREE - Bundles of old newspapers. Good for starting fires, training
puppies, mulching, etc. Available at the Cook News-Herald, M-F
8-5.
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LOST/ FOUND
FOUND - Young male lab mix, yellow color,
friendly. Found in Field Twshp., Samuelson Rd. area. To claim,
please call 666-2487. 1tcFeb2
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SUPPORT GROUPS
MEETINGS/MISC.
COOK CAREFREE LIVING will be having a DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
for the community on the third Thursday of each month from 6
p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cook Carefree Living for anyone in the community
affected by dementia or interested in learning more. Call 666-0200
if you have any questions. No registration is required. Sep9tfc
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COOK AREA THRIFT SHOP, 320 3rd Ave. SE, Cook. Summer hours -
April-Oct.: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Th. & Fri., and 2nd & 4th Sats.
Visit website: lakevermilion.com/thriftshop. tfnc
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The Loan Closet - located next to True Care Medical Therapy Center.
To donate or borrow medical equipment call 666-2697 or stop in
at True Care. tfnc
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COOK TUE. NIGHT N/A - Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., at Evangelical
Covenant Church, 2nd St., Cook. For information call 780-7567
or 666-2435. tfnc
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AA MEETINGS - Cook Sun. night groups: AA & Ashawa Al-Anon,
7 p.m., Covenant Church, 110 S. 2nd St. (for information call
666-2332); Orr Tues. night groups: AA & Al-Anon, 8-9 p.m.,
Holy Cross Catholic Church; Alango Fri. night group: AA, 8-9
p.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Church. tfnc
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THE COOK AREA FOOD SHELF is located behind St. Mary's Church.
It is open the third Wednesday of each month, 9-1. Donations
always welcome. Containers for donations at most local churches
or write: Cook Area Food Shelf, P.O. Box 633, Cook, MN 55723.
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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meeting on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian
Church in Virginia, 230 S. 7th St. Transportation available.
Call Barbara at 666-3114. tfnc
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Mesabi Humane Society/Range Animal Center, 2305 Southern Dr.,
Virginia, an inspected/approved facility for stray/unwanted animals.
Visitors welcome to see animals up for adoption: Mon.-Sat. 10
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Sun. & holidays. 218-741-7425. tfnc
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SUICIDE SURVIVORS Support Group meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. at
the Chisholm Community Center, 430 SW 2nd St. The group meets
weekly. If you have questions, call Carla at 254-2619. tfnc
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IF YOU HAVE FOUND THAT DRUGS are causing you problems, there
is a solution. Narcotics Anonymous is a program that works if
you want to stop using. For meeting or other information call
218-728-3199. tfnc
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HIV/AIDS - For confidential, FREE HIV testing and local support,
call: 262-2893. Toll-free: 1-888-647-RAAN. Rural AIDS Action
Network meets the 4th Fri. of each month in Hibbing. Call above
numbers for more information. tfnc
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