CLOCK PROJECT

Here are a couple pictures of the clocks that Carol and Ann were referring to in the previous post. Jerry and I were able to get a board from my father's elevator and make several clocks from the wood. Jerry actually gets credit for cutting, staining, polishing and all other work on the clocks. We had a professional put the engraving on the front plaque. These clocks were made in memory of my father, EJK and the grain business he owned and operated for many years in Gridley.

This is a picture of a completed clock.

This is a picture of several clocks beside the unfinished board from the elevator.

We got the idea for doing this after the reunion last summer when many of us toured the elevator. At that time Jerry noticed a board leaning against one wall. This board had a large hook-lock hanging on it and we assume it was the original lock for closing the large sliding door on the east side of the elevator. He later went and asked John McKey if we could have that board. We also learned at that time that the elevator is expected to be razed in the next year or two.

Last Saturday, when several of us were at Perry's house for their annual Christmas dinner, we gave one of these clocks to Perry & Alice. We also mailed one to Lynn - so all my siblings have one. We have three more clocks and are willing to give them any grandchild who would appreciate it. I guess we will go on a first-come-first-served basis, so if you want one, please let us know. You can contact me here, or email me at adachristensen@yahoo.com.