News from United Way
As the snow falls outside, I start to think about traditions. When my sister and I were younger, we would break out Christmas cookies saved in the freezer from the year before on the first snow of the year.
December 2022
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Memory Care Corner:
This past month many of us have been scurrying around looking for the perfect gift(s) to buy. Some of us have been given “lists” from our children or grandchildren – so that can make the shopping a little easier.
Clarkfield
Francis Staab & Tasha Martin attended the Wrestling Tournament in Luverne, MN last Saturday. Breck Martin wrestles with the Quad County Wrestling Team.
RECIPE
OF THE WEEK Submitted by Myrna Stölen A Note from Myrna: Good as a side dish. Rice soup makes it tender.
Southwest Initiative Foundation names Scott Marquardt next president
The Southwest Initiative Foundation Board of Directors unanimously voted Dec. 13 to approve Scott Marquardt as the foundation’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Marquardt has led SWIF’s economic development work for more than 15 years and currently serves as Senior Vice President.
Weather Column: Wind and cold for the holiday weekend
It sure has been cold the past few days. Despite the cold, parts of the region saw some light snow on Monday.
GUESS WHO?
Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.
COURT NEWS
Granite Falls Police Department Hernandez, Jayce Evan, Fergus Falls; Offense date 6/30/22 Criminal - Assault - 5th Degree - Harm (Misdemeanor); Plea 12/12/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/12/22 Convicted; Court Decision 12/12/22 Sentenced Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 90 Days For 1 Yr); $250 Fine. Kezena, Khristian Apollo, Morton; Offense date 5/25/22 Traffic - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Body Contains Any Amount Schedule I/II Drugs - Not Marijuana (Felony); Plea 10/26/22 Guilty; Disposition 12/12/22 Convicted; Court Decision 12/12/22 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult MN Correctional Facility - St.
Council adopts resolution approving Special Revenue Fund, Enterprise Fund budgets
At Monday evening’s regular meeting of the Granite Falls City Council, one of the topics of discussion was the 2023 Special Revenue Fund and Enterprise Budget Funds. Of note is the General Fund Capital Improvements that represent proposed capital improvements, proposed at $400,000 for 2023.