LOCAL
Auxiliary honors first two babies of 2004
The New Year’s baby at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center, in Wyoming, was born exactly 15 minutes past midnight Jan. 1, 2004. Makenna Faith Runk was apparently in a hurry to get here, making her appearance a full month ahead of schedule.
Garlic is a wonderful herb
Today I am going to talk a bit about an herb that is a member of the lily family, a cousin of onions, leeks, shallots and chives, and is sometimes referred to as “the stinking rose.” I’m referring to garlic.
No parking established
If you’ve been finding easy access to ice fishing and recreation on Chisago Lake by parking on County Road 83 (Chisago Blvd.) you will have to park elsewhere from now on.
Treasured recipes from a special friend
In today’s column I’m sharing recipes and something fun with you that comes from a very dear friend and relative who died on Christmas day this past year at the age of 93.
Phorid flies
You are probably already receiving seed catalogs and while it may be early to order seeds, it’s not too early to plan.
Decades in Eastern Star organization filled with music, community service and memories
Carol O’Neil Norelius, 93, has hit a milestone as a 74-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
ROUND BARN, FARMHOUSE TO BE HISTORIC SITE
Moody Farm Project literally getting ready to roll
When the Chisago County Historical Society realized it would be too costly a project to move a historic round barn located in the southern part of the county, to a collection of historic buildings in the north central part of the county...the next best thing was to bring the historic …
Oven meals to warm you up!
When the weather is cold and crisp, I lean towards making oven meals and this is what it’s about today.
Achievement Center opens North Branch site, offers programs
The Chisago Lakes Achievement Center’s (CLAC) goal has finally sprung to the full realization through the establishment of a North Branch satellite (North Branch Achievement Center-NBAC).
Fuel for the body and the soul
“Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.”Rev. Martin Luther King
ECRL Branch library designs win 4-1 vote of County Board approval
The Chisago County Board gave approval to three schematic designs for the new branch libraries, on a 4-1 vote last week.
Enjoying your holiday plants
I’ve given indoor plants as gifts for the Holidays, thinking that when the blooming was finished, so was the plant.
Great recipes to help you out!
If you are still hosting holiday parties or are invited to a gathering and you’ve been asked to bring something to share with the group, I have some great recipes that might help you out in the appetizer department.
Giving Tree at Taylors Falls School keeps Pathways donations front and center
Every year the Taylors Falls Elementary School staff provides a way to give to those in our area who are less fortunate by providing a Giving Tree in the lobby of our school.
