“Here am I and the children whom God has given me.” (Hebrews 2:13b)

Winter Storm Elliott’s deadly wrath hit across the nation with the latest death toll at 57 from CNBC.com at 9:30 p.m. on December 26, 2022. This winter storm has been called a “once-ina- lifetime” blizzard, a “once-in-a-generation” storm, a monstrous storm, an arctic blast, a prolonged winter storm, a winter storm with brutal blizzard conditions, and even a bomb cyclone with snow similar to a Category 2 hurricane.

CHURCH SCHEDULES

Belview GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sundays: 9 a.m. Holy Communion, 10:15 a.m.

Joelle Carter

Photo by Jessica Stölen-Jacobson .

Bluenose Gopher Public House

Bluenose Gopher Public House lent their support to the Granite Falls Fire Department on September 29th by having the new fire truck on display in their parking lot for everyone to go check out. The crew was giving away fire prevention goodies, including fire hats and coloring books with crayons as well as giving away 9V batteries for smoke alarms.

Elliah Chamberlain

Elliah Chamberlain with one of her favorite pieces at the artist’s reception held for her exhibit in the KK Berge Gallery’s Emerging Artists room this summer. .

SquidFest | RibFest 2022

SquidFest | RibFest 2022 boasted three live music acts and several vendors dotting the River Walk, along with a rib grilling competition in the parking lot of the Granite Falls American Legion Post. SquidFest’s slogan is, “What is your art? A festival celebrating art, community, and the art of community.” .

Lauren Fagen

Lauren Fagen, daughter of Aaron and Traci Fagen, carries the American flag through the opening ceremony of this summer’s Western Fest PRCA rodeo. .

Each month throughout 2022

Each month throughout 2022, new artists installed exhibits in the Granite Art’s Council’s Emerging Artists Gallery including this exhibit, titled Outta This World, that was on display in the spring. Yolanda Cisneros (left) and Alyssa Moe (right) hosted an artists reception to discuss their process in how they created the exhibit that features celestial paintings and a UFO sculpture utilizing UV paint.

Kelly Roth

Kelly Roth in the bait shop area of Down on the Korner. The store opened this summer in the old Willy’s Korner Store building.

Ron Fagen

Ron Fagen introduces World War II Navy Ace Donald M McPherson. Matt Martin, District Three and Post VFW Commander looks on during this year’s Veterans Day program held at the Fagen Fighters World War II Museum.