The Walsh County Record

Movie theater needs to project digitally
GRAFTON—Just as silent movies evolved into sound and black and white to color, the days of film in the motion picture industry are about to end and go digital.
According to Tom Henriksen, owner of the Strand Twin Movie Theater in Grafton, there has been talk in the motion picture industry of it happening for some time.
“We knew it was coming. We, meaning people who own and operate small independent movie theaters, didn’t know when. They have been talking about it for the last five years,” he said. “We knew the number of films would be limited but we never thought that there would be no film.”
Henriksen said the motion picture industry would make one film to have on hand.
“The rest of the movies would be distributed digitally,” he said. (more…)

Group charged with details concerning new administrator
GRAFTON—Mayor Chris West announced the names of the people who will serve on the ad-hoc committee to find a new administrator for the City of Grafton at Monday’s city council meeting. He also outlined the process and the council’s role in the selection.
Members of the ad-hoc committee include council president Len Wysocki, along with council members Jason DeGeldere and Greg Young. From the business committee, West selected Hans Halvorson and Duane Jonasson. Also chosen to sit on the committee are city employees Connie Johnson, auditor; and Brent McMillan, power superintendent; and of course Mayor West. It was moved by Chris Lipsh and seconded by Shane Mohn to approve the mayor’s appointments for the ad-hoc committee. The motion passed unanimously. (more…)

Law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at the residence of Paul E. Buresh, 37, of Grafton last Wednesday, Jan. 4, at about noon.
What they found was an extensive cache of child pornography located on Buresh’s computer, according to Walsh County State’s Attorney Barb Whelan.
Buresh is charged with 15 counts of unlawful possession of images of sexual conduct by a minor. Each count of unlawful possession of images of sexual conduct by a minor reads the same and accuses him of being a person who, knowing of its character and content, knowingly possessed a photograph or other visual representation that includes sexual conduct by a minor. Specifically, on or about January 4, 2012 and in days prior, Buresh possessed a video showing a minor child engaged in sexual conduct. This video was located on a computer with an Internet Protocal (IP) address registered to Buresh. The computer was connected to the Internet at his residence on 4th Street. (more…)

Forecast cold, windy, but warming by weekend
REGION—Although it has been the warmest winter in 70 years, temperatures today (Wednesday) and for the next few days are expected to be more representative of winter-like weather.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for today with northwest winds of 25-35 mph and higher gusts expected. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or frequent gusts to 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult.
Scattered snow showers are also expected this afternoon. The high winds and scattered icy roadways are expected to make travel hazardous the next couple of days. (more…)

Grafton’s Home of Economy promotes assistant manager
GRAFTON—Cec LaHaise, who is the new manager of Home Of Economy, located in Grafton’s Western Plaza, describes the retail business as that “little bit of everything store.”
At first glance the Home Of Economy appears to be no different then any other farm supply store. Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes clear they carry everything from toys to tires and paint to boots.
LaHaise said it has been an adjustment from assistant manager to store manager, but it is a challenge she is up to. She is currently in charge of four full time and four part time employees. Sales have increased weekly since she took over as store manager.
“I’m starting to get a feel for it, its like my store with what my customers want and need,” she said. “We strive to improve the store everyday.”
According to LaHaise, there is a customer request form to allow people to better inform her of what they want. The coffee is always on and she stresses to her staff to be helpful and courteous to her customers. (more…)