WAYNE SHEVELAND
Wayne Sheveland, 87, of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at his home. Funeral Service was 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.
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Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council
I’m writing this column on a calm Monday afternoon, but by the time it goes to print on Wednesday, it’s more than likely (a 91% chance, at least according to my most recent AccuWeather check) that we will be buried under a foot of snow. Incredibly, a foot is the conservative estimate. I suppose the silver lining is that there will be lots of snow-sculpture-creation material on hand (and around feet, and in boots, and -- if you’re very unlucky -- down the neck of your jacket), so hopefully the yards of Granite Falls will at least get some neat forts and snowmen out of the deal.
DONALD HEMPEL
Donald Hempel, 92, of Granite Falls passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Ren-Villa Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Wing-Bain Funeral Home.
Nominate those in our community who have helped others
Who’s the angel in your life? You don’t know them, but they’ve touched lives. There was the woman who donated her hair so cancer patients could have wigs.
Live Well, Age Wisely
Countryside Public Health serves the same five counties as Prairie Five (Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine) and we are so lucky to have them in our region. I’ve gone to them for different vaccines and boosters, sampled produce from a community garden they supported, and enjoyed the sights on one of the walks they developed.
Wind chills expected to be -30 to -40 late week
This week started off on an active note as a clipper type system brought some snow Sunday night into Monday across parts of Minnesota. Not a lot of snow was associated with it, but it did cause some slick roads at times.
Clarkfield
Clarkfield American Legion & Auxiliary will meet at the City Hall at 3pm on Wed., March 8th. The Sons of Norway will meet at 2pm on Sat.
Chippewa County commissioners discuss site proposal costs
At the last meeting of the Chippewa County Commissioners, commissioners gave reports outlining discussions held at the various committee boards they attend. During that portion of the meeting, commissioner Bill Pauling noted that the Historical Society is still searching for a new Director, and that he, along with a couple of other board members are in the process of putting together a new employee handbook. “We went from three pages to 32 pages, so that’s pretty much the norm now with all of the law changes and different things,” he said.
Ask a Trooper
Question: What is the requirement for displaying front and rear license plates in Minnesota? What is the fine for not displaying both? I notice a lot of vehicles without a front plate, especially on Corvettes and Tesla cars. Answer: Corvettes and Tesla’s are required to have a front license plate in Minnesota, this is a common equipment violation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, February 23rd: Jammie Niemeyer Artist Reception at the Bluetin Gallery at Bluenose Gopher Public House from 6-8 p.m. Live woodburning exhibition throughout.