Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
02/17/06 FRIDAY
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Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the 6th Street
Garage (Wilson & Dougherty, Owners) Studebaker Cars and Trucks.
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The current temperature is -22 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was -4/-22
Normal H/L temp for this date is 23/5
The outside temperature, with the wind chill factor, is 117
degrees "colder" than our living room.
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
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L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
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It was 60 years ago this winter that the city of Grafton started
using the new snow conveyor designed and built by Damas French.
10 years later, Sharon McIntyre's science project exhibited at the
district and state science fairs was to go on display at the office of
the Truax-Trayer Co. in Minot.
That same year, Glenn Lykken and Susan Ordahl were spending the
day at Grafton's new water filtration plant working as assistant
chemists.
Again from the Record's Turning back the clock column of 25 years
ago. Lance Anderson salted away 31 points in the Spoilers defeat of the
Belcourt Braves. Lance scored 32 points in an earlier game against
Minot.
During that same time, LaVonne Berg's rink with members Paddy
Hankey, Delores McDonald and Mary Jaster finished second at the Women's
National Curling Championships in Wisconsin. Aren't memories wonderful?
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A while back I received and passed on a note from Mary Ellen about
a treat for dogs called "Greenies". It seems there was serious question
whether it's a good idea to give them to "our" puppies as a treat or
not. After checking into the product I decided Sami could get along
without them. I was right, he has.
I received another note relative to that same product in
yesterdays "in box".
Phil wrote: >>> Gary,
Did you watch the 9:00 news on channel 10 (Fox) last nite? They had a
small segment on "Greenies". They said that there have been studies and
incidents that the Greenies may become lodged in the dog's tummy and
won't dissolve causing problems. I never would have paid attention to
the news segment had I not read about "Greenies" in your Gazette. Phil
<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Phil. Thanks also to Mary
Ellen for bringing it to "our" attention in the first place. I do have
several "Petite" Greenies left if anyone is interested.
Besides, Grafton's True Value does have several other varieties of
excellent pet food without taking a chance and risking Sami's health.
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A full time, year-round Sun Shine State resident sent the
following comments about "our" whitest legged visitor. She wrote: >>>
Good morning Gary,
Regarding one of your morning coffee participants having the whitest
legs on the beach...I'm sure he has close competition from our visitors
from across the pond (Great Britain). It's not a problem for us but it
can easily become a problem for them when the sun turns them a painful
pink.
As a favor I would ask that you Northerners, if you're going to
expose your white legs, please don't wear dress (dark) socks with
sandals. Otherwise you'll become the brunt of jokes or the model for
some student on Tacky Tourist Day. <<< Thanks for caring and sharing.
I'm guessing "our" white legs on a Florida beach are somewhat akin to
Hawaiian shirts and bermuda shorts shovelling snow here in the winter.
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The Heritage Village is having another "free", for a donation
breakfast. The "Village", in my opinion, is a must see for anyone
visiting Grafton this summer. It's never ending expansion program comes
with a never ending need for additional funds to keep it afloat. If by
chance, someone is looking for a place to "invest" some money in
perpetuity. Grafton's Heritage Village (including Uncle Sigs collection)
might well be a meritorious choice. Verna sent the following.
Subject: PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST (and coffee)
Good Morning Gary,
Could you add to your Gazette news that Heritage Village will be having
a "Free Will Offering" pancake and sausage breakfast this Sunday, Feb
19th from 9am til 1pm.
Thank you
Verna Sherek <<< Thank you Verna, Wouldn't it be great if a few folks
would contribute sufficient funds to have one of the "Village" streets
named in their honor? -----------------------
I read the following Ad, in a Record that is almost 58 years old.
I'm certain it's just as true today as it was back then.
=====AN HONEST ANSWER:===== *Medical
ethics are not something unique and set apart, but simply a direct
application of the Golden Rule. They provide an honest answer to the
question, "What is best for the patient?" As one physician put it, "I do
for my patients what I would do for a member of my own family."
As pharmacists, we adhere to the same code. The quality of our
medicines and service is the best it is possible to give. You, the
patient, are our first concern.
GRAFTON DRUG COMPANY<<<
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After receiving the following message, and with much trepidation,
I am sharing Marty's message with "our" entire family. Along with
Marty's message, go "our prayers and every ounce of empathy my family
can muster.
I've known Marty Riske since he was a high school student working
at Grafton Floral. I believe It's a fare statement to say, Marty has
experienced significantly more successes than failures in his relatively
young life. His determination and tenacity will carry him through his
latest challenge, as they have those of the past.
Marty wrote: >>>
Subject: News For Family and Friends.
Well, it looks like it's my turn to do battle with the Big
"C". I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at MeritCare Clinic here in
Fargo. After Anne and I return from our 3 week winter vacation on
March 11, we'll be getting on down to Rochester, MN. where I will
undergo surgery to remove my prostate gland. Thank you for
your prayers and kind thoughts, meditations and good wishes. We
expect to be fully recovered and cancer-free within 6 months.
Luckily, prostate cancer is one of the slow-growing cancers and recovery
has been very high.
Loads of love from your friends, Marty & Anne <<< Thank you
for caring and sharing Marty. I can tell you from first hand experience,
over the next few months, you will find yourself lower than whale
droppings, and, other times higher than eagles fly. You'll want to hear
some things, and not others. Through it all Marty, along with your God,
your lover, you family, and your friends, combined with your strong
will, rest assured, you will win.
Please keep us informed as you defeat this challenge with
vengeance.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or
so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
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