July 2022

Danica Gertjejansen is one of a variety of new vendors that will be at the next Makers Market on the Riverwalk to be held on August 4th. She is somewhat new to the Granite Falls area after having lived in the Twin Cities for ten years. She says, “I am very passionate about animals and have worked with them for 12 years. I currently work at the Humane Society in Willmar while managing my own little rescue out of my house. All of my other hobbies include learning new crafts and creating.”

Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming. This class is for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During the class you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.

The Granite Falls Area Community Foundation (GFACF) would like to recognize the following Memorial gifts given to GFACF Endowment Fund from January 1 to June 30, 2022. Memorials to the GFACF Endowment Fund help the Foundation provide grants to local non-profit organizations for special projects that benefit the community. Memorial gifts may be sent to GFACF, P.O. Box 143, Granite Falls, MN 56241 or donated online: www.granitefallsfoundation.org

At last week’s regular meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, the council received a monthly report from Granite Falls Police Chief Brian Struffert. In the report, Chief Struffert noted that there has been some progress made in filling open positions, with the Assistant Chief position being recently offered to Dan Lewis.

Granite Falls Police Department Reinke, Joshua Charles, Montevideo; Offense date 9/19/28 Traffic DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/19/22 Guilty; Disposition 7/19/22 Convicted; Court Decision 7/19/22 Payable without Appearance; $200 Fine. Offense date 8/12/19 Traffic DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 7/19/22 Guilty; Disposition 7/19/22 Convicted; Court Decision 7/19/22 Payable without Appearance; $200 Fine.

My condolences to the family of Violet Berg and Pat Stone Kane! Pat Stone Kane, 80, was Valedictorian of the Clarkfield High School Class of 1959. Pat passed away July 11th in St.