2007

Congressman Kuhl Makes Historic 3rd Visit

U. S. House of Representatives Member, John Randy Kuhl Jr. (R), who represents us in the 29th Congressional District, returned to Granger’s Town Hall for a historic third time on Friday, March 30, 2007. He took all citizens’ questions from the floor in his usual open-format meeting style.

Congressman Kuhl told citizens that bipartisan sponsoring of bills goes on much more frequently than is reported by news media. Currently, Congressman Kuhl is co-sponsor (with another Republican and two Democrats) of Bill H.R. 1643 to assure that volunteer fire fighters and first responders are able to “answer the call” in national emergency situations by making available a grace period that prevents them from being dismissed from their regular jobs. The Congressman stated that this is necessary legislation because the people that volunteer to protect all of us deserve this safeguard for their livelihood.

Other topics addressed were: the high corn price (due to ethanol production) causing food prices to rise, concerns over the large number of baby boomers all beginning to collect Social Security at the same time and a request for information about individuals using wind power.

Printer Problems

The Granger Gazette is asking for your help. The laser-jet printer we’ve been using needs to be replaced. The staff chose to send this issue to the print shop while we decide whether to purchase a new/used printer or continue to have our paper printed for us. One very generous donor has already sent a check for $100 towards our cause, and another donor sent $10. We thank these donors and also thank our loyal advertisers and subscribers who have kept the paper in business.

Volunteers have delivered the Gazette, free of charge, to the residents of Granger since it was first published in 1984. We know times are tough and money is tight, but if Granger residents would be willing to help their town’s paper by “chipping in” a “one time” subscription fee of $3, it would help immensely! If this publication has been of service to you, informed you, made you smile or feel pride when you read about the good people representing our town, then we at the Gazette have done our job to keep you up to date. At the same time we have given you glimpses back in time to a simpler life that our rural community has come to enjoy.

The Gazette is the only “local” paper we have. It originated t keep YOU, the residents, informed of pertinent information to our area. If you feel you want to help us over this bump in the road, so we can keep your small town’s newspaper alive, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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