Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
It's 32 degrees outside. It's not as cold as it has been, and not as cold as
it's going to be. However, no-ones reported a single Skeeter bite all week.
It started snowing this morning shortly after 8:00. Already you can hear a
sigh of relief from area snowcat dealers. Yesterdays H/L temperature 36/21
Last years H/L on this date 9/-4
Normal H/L for this date is 25/8
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible" ==================================
L O C A L N E W S:
L E I S T I K O W P A R K:
Home of the worlds largest telephone.
Speaking of the worlds largest telephone. It would be much more "visible"
(perceivable) if it could be turned, clockwise, about 30 degrees.
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Again it appears as though John (Aasand) may have to bring his giant Santa
and Frosty to a proctalogist. From the street it seems they're both suffering
from "busted bladder" syndrome.
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Last night we were greeted at the entrance to the park by representatives of
the Walsh County Record. We were each given a bag of North Dakota / Minnesota
Potato Chips. (a nice touch) We were also offered a cup of hot chocolate.
Another super idea, (except for us
diabetics)
I am sorry to say I've, finally heard from someone negative about the box and
sign at the park exit. The sign says, "donations accepted, not expected". To
me, the sign says it all. To those that find fault with it. Please, in the
interest of public unity and high blood pressure. Don't go through, and don't
enjoy, the park.
We have made one stop at the box already. I plan on doing it again, a few more
times, before the season ends. It would be a little easier to use the drop
box, if it was more like the one for the city light bill.
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I am still unable to find Graftons local channel on in-continent cable TV.
According to Denny this morning. He has it on his set. How can that be?
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Wife of original SMOKY'S of Ardoch owner dies at 83.
Most readers of the Gazette, remember Smoky's as the bar in Ardoch, ND where
Obed Williamson featured his famous 52 ounce steak. According to the obituary
of Barbara Kennedy Schultz (Florian "Smoky" Schultz) they operated the North
Dakota landmark for 50 years. Selling it in 1985. Barbara was an accomplished
piano player.
I remember one time, standing at the base of the stairs in the "old" Legion
building. (I was too young to go upstairs) Listening to Mrs. Smoky Schultz play
the piano. I remember dad telling someone, George Scharwark I think, that if
they weren't making so darn (I cleaned that up a bit) much money in Ardoch. She
could easily play in the "big time". Florian (Smoky) and their six children
survive. ==================================
Does anyone remember Dallis Bylin's "Saint & Sinners"? I can still see Gladys
Watkins weaving between tables in the basement of the old Legion club. She
could hold a tray with four servings of Saint & Sinners above the crowd without
spilling a drop of butter. I was always amazed how Gladys could work a full
shift, in such crowded conditions, and finish the day without a hair out of
place. She not only had a flawless hairdo, she raised a super bunch of children
as well. =================================
It's getting to be the time of year for all the "ethnic" holiday dishes.
Being half Norwegian, I'm very please the half I was given likes Lefsa, and not
Lutefisk. ==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH ==================================
P.S.
Thanks for the note Lavern. Hope all is going well in your world.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are, before
it's to late.
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