April 16, 2004 - Saturday

04/16/04 SATURDAY grp 1
It's another typical Shivercity spring day. The temperature is 71
degrees,...inside.
Sometime during the coarse of today (Saturday) Roger Raumin will say
he does and will continue to do what he's told for the rest of his
natural born life.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Roger and Linda Raumin
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L O C A L N E W S:
The latest real estate rumour has the Bolo Lanes up for sale. If
anyone out there is looking for a rolling pin bowling business. Complete
with pool hall and beer coolers. Call 701-352- Mike Teevens and he might
shoot you (pardon the pun) a hot deal on a job and a place to live. It
sounds like Mike and Gerry plan to be hob-nobbing in the Governors
neighborhood (Bismark) soon. Of course, if the rumour is not true. It
might cost you a bit more to buy the place.
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The mail box had a few interesting notes today. Dianne (Molde) Urbauer
wrote; HI Gary
I just wanted to tell you that when we got back from Mesa AZ last month
our dear friend Rita Lessard (Arsene Lessard) enjoyed your letter that
she saw on our computer and now I print them EVERY day and send them to
her, she really looks forward to them.
Today is her birthday and I called her and wished her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
and she said she got the best present and it was a brown envelope with a
bunch of your letters. She is doing really great and lives by herself in
a really nice place and has alot of friends. She is a great BINGO
player. Remember Arsene he worked for the PV elevator and they have two
sons Art and Jim. I see Art quite often cause he lives in Woodland Wa.
he is a great guy. I am trying to talk her into getting a computer so if
she does I KNOW that she will want to be added to your list.
Well I had better get busy and do something. Thanks Gary and I REALLY
enjoy your mail every day. Say HI to Pat for me. Dianne Molde Urbauer<<<
Thanks for sharing Dianne. You might ask Rita about a large picture
with lights she "donated" to the golf course several years ago. Rita and
my mother both had the same picture. My oldest son still has Moms. Pat
has been a patient of Dr. Jims and I believe Wally DeSautel still is.
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Pat asked me to pass on another "thank you very much," for the call
Delores. She was very pleased to hear from you.
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Chuck Stenso shared the following;
Gary:
Really enjoy the Gazette. Everyday I read it I think I should
respond but usually don't. I'm always interested in Graftons people
and their alumni and descendants. I have however been away from there
for quite a while now so don't know alot of them any more.
This being the case, I have a project for you. I'd like to see you do
a family tree so we could trace back all these kids to the parents that
we knew when we were growing up. This would be a good project when
you are sitting on your kiester waiting for those little walleyes to see
your hook this summer.
Living down here in Florida I sure miss the slow pace of the upper Red
River Valley. It's wild down here. If you ever run into my old
next door neighbor, Jerry Christenson, say hello. I guess their living
in GF now. Chuck Stenso<<<
Thanks for sharing Chuck. First of all, since you have already owned
and operated the bowling alley in Grafton. You might kill three birds
with one stone. Buy the bowling alley back, stop off and see Jerry
Christianson on the way thru, and, you would be back living the
"proverbial" slow pace life of the upper Red River Valley. WOW, talk
about synergy. On top of that, we all know the bowling alley business is
slow in the summer. So... you would have ample time to "log" the family
tree thing. Or so it would seem to me.
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The marquee out front of the Grafton Armory says that's the place we
should all go to vote next June 8th. I'm not sure if there will be
anything important to vote on. Should something come up. I think,.. this
will be the first time in Graftons history everyone will go to one poll.
On the other hand,.. I could be wrong.
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Rumour has it, Charley Thompson has organized a meeting Sunday night
for those that don't think the town needs flood protection. I haven't
heard if those that think it does are meeting or not.
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I received another accolade for Brent Hermans in todays mailbox. This
time it comes from another accomplished "artist".
The note from Loretta Moe; GARY: IT'S SO NICE TO SEE THAT THERE
ARE NUMEROUS FOLKS WHO APPRECIATE BRENT HERMANS PIANO TALENT!! WOW - CAN
HE PLAY!!! HE & I DID A SHORT PROGRAM FOR THE FOLKS AT LUTHERAN
SUNSET HOME BACK BEFORE CHRISTMAS & HE HAD THE WHOLE PLACE "ROCKING"!!
THEY JUST LOVED IT - AND IT WAS SUCH FUN TO SING ALONG WITH SOMEONE WITH
SO MUCH TALENT. YEP - HE'S A GREAT KID!! (I EVEN TOLD HIM THAT
GRAFTON LUTHERAN WOULD TREAT HIM REAL NICE - BUT HE SAID NO!!) LATER ---
LORETTA <<<< Thank you very much Loretta, for caring and sharing.
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The following note is from the NEW SUBSCRIBER DEPARTMENT;
HI GARY:
I WAS ASKED IF YOU WOULD INCLUDE AGNES LESSARD (MAURICE) AS A NEW
SUBSCRIBER TO YOUR
SHIVERCITY GAZETTE. HER ADDRESS IS: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx
THANK YOU GARY. HOPE EVERY-
THING IS GOING WELL FOR YOU.
WE ARE DOING PRETTY WELL,
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
LOVE ALICE & DAN<<<
Thanks Alice. Welcome Agnes, to the Shivercity family. I will not
always be right, nor will I use perfect grammer. I can however, promise
sincerity, honesty, and the cheapest "almost daily" accumulation of
nonsense between St. Paul and Santa's workshop. Gary
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don't get a Gazette in a few days, I'm in jail.
Marilyn Hagerty:
Sometimes whimsical, sometimes serious, always readable. Marilyn has
been writing for the Herald for over four decades. She grew up in
Pierre, SD is an award winning journalist. She spent a couple years with
Radio Station KFYR in Bismark and handled assignments for United Press
special services while living in Minneapolis. Marilyn was on the
editorial staff of the Grand Forks Herald for 26 years and continues to
write several columns each week for the Herald. I have read Marilyns
work, or most of it for as long as I can remember. Sorry Marilyn, but if
it's any consolation, I have a short memory. She has not only gained the
respect of those she has touched but those, like me, that have been
touched by her keyboard.
Besides, how many writers do you know that has had a sewage lift
station named after them. Marilyn has, and she celebrates it. It's one
of the things that makes a great lady,...even greater.
Her sister Shirley, and, her entire family can forever be proud, of The
Lady Columnist,... Marilyn Hagerty.
Or, so it would seem to me, anyway.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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P.S.
I would realy like to send out a recent picture of Kiley Alice. Our
first Great Grand daughter. Maybe Gramma Wendy can work on that project
this weekend.


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