It’s been a busy summer with much to talk about, so
I thought one column might handle everything. First of all, I want to express
thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate our 20th anniversary at the
party in July, either by attending the open house and party or by sending
notes to us on the occasion. We much appreciate the sentiments from everyone.
We heard and saw people from near and far. The fun time proved to us that
we have one of the best extended families through the readers of this magazine
that anyone has ever had.
Lots of folks came to see Huckleberry Finn, our Office Dog/Greeter. This
little sheltie remains the apple of everyone’s eye, and he certainly performed
well, shaking paws and having his picture taken with those who so desired.
He’s going to be a TV star this fall on a new series called “K-9 to 5,”
a part of the Animal Planet cable channel. Produced by Tremendous Entertainment
in Minneapolis, the program premieres October 2, broadcasting on Saturdays
at noon (Central time), with a repeat on Sunday at the same time. Huck,
being a working dog, will be seen doing his thing, which includes writing
a column (some of you may remember when his column substituted for mine),
going out to Davidson Printing Co. to do a press check and other things.
Whichever episode he appears in, I’m sure you’ll see the series over the
years in reruns, too.
The picture at the top shows me in front of the Agate Bay Lighthouse (Two
Harbors, Minnesota) during the official transfer of ownership from the
U.S. Coast Guard to the Lake County Historical Society. The Coast Guard
is doing this more often to put these aging building into the hands of
folks who can afford to care for them. The operation of the light will
still be maintained by the Coast Guard, but the building itself (which
in this case is now an operating bed-and-breakfast inn) will be maintained
by the local organization. We encourage groups around the lake to get involved
in the preservation of our lighthouse heritage.
We just finished working on a new book by Jim Marshall. It is a collection
of his “Lake Superior Journals,” and for those who have not been fully
exposed to J.R.’s writings, the book is captivating when it comes to remembering
the personalities who have influenced Lake Superior over the years. It
was fun to work on the book. We’re sure, if you like Jim’s column, you’ll
love the book.
We’re entering the final months of the year and, for some, the millennium.
Another millennium is just a tick in Lake Superior’s clock. We don’t have
any big millennium plans for the magazine, but we know you’ll continue
to love and appreciate this big lake of ours. We intend to continue ticking
away, telling the story of the lake, whatever the year.
Paul L. Hayden
Editor
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