LAKE COUNTRY POWER COMMUNITY AWARD APPLICATIONS: Lake Country Power is seeking applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes non-profit organizations and community groups that have shown a strong commitment to the community. Any organization that has helped make northern Minnesota a better place to live and work is eligible for the $500
David Colburn
COOK- After a challenging year marked by intermittent closures and reduced revenues, volunteers at the Cook Area Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop started 2021 with good news on Monday when they received a Touchstone Energy Community Award and a $500 check to go with it.
Lake Country Power Public Relations Coordinator Tami Zaun delivered the check and a plaque on behalf of the cooperative and spoke highly of the thrift shop’s contributions that led to the award.
“They’ve been around for 65 years and they’ve really touched the community, the area, and the region,” Zaun said. “It’s all volunteer-run, nobody is on the payroll here. And it’s all from people who are giving donations. They’re giving back to the community. Lake Country Power serves the Cook community, so I’m really happy to come up here and see our fellow members.”