by Geri Hoffman, 218-780-6122

We finally got some well-deserved rain. The gardens and the forest sure

appreciated it, but we could use more. I’m glad we got what we got, though.

This weekend my daughter Emiley and (boyfriend) Curran Hanson came to

visit us. They will be here for a few more days. The cooler weather was

a surprise to them. They thought it would be hot or at least warmer, but

they are making the best of it. The bugs sure came out, so that’s what

we got with the rain, but it’s better than having the fire danger. I

have to say it’s so beautiful with how green it’s getting. The rain sure

helped with that. The Canadian fires have made for some beautiful

sunsets the last few days. It’s amazing how that works.

I see Cold Springs company is back up here hauling out big chunks of

granite off the Echo Trail. I have been seeing the trucks go by every

day the last few weeks. It’s amazing if you go out there and see the

quarry where they cut the rock out with water pressure. You can’t go out

there when they are working, but I heard that people go out after they

leave and are done with what they need for the job they are getting the

granite for.

This Wednesday, Trail’s End is hosting their wine tasting again. If you

haven’t been to one, you should try to sign up for the next ones coming

up on July 9 and Aug. 13. Reservations are required. Sounds like a great

evening out.

This past weekend, Trail’s End hosted a fundraiser for the Broken

Strings Foundation Veterans PTSD and Mental Health Care, plus the Buyck

Fire Department and Crane Lake Fire Department. They had a great turnout

and support. I haven’t heard how much they raised, but I’m sure they did

very well. That evening they had live music by Scott Kirkhart &

Acoustic. The music was great.

This week’s cribbage winner at the VRT was Don Heim. If you want

something to do, try playing some cards on Thursday night at the VRT.

That will be it for this week, keep smiling till next week.

Women’s Golf League 6/6/2025

Closest To The Pin #6 – Patty Overbye

Longest Putt #1 – Cathy E.

Mystery Hole #6 – Lori Brett