Monday, February 20, 2006

February 20, 2006 - Monday

Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE

02/20/06 MONDAY
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Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Graftons
"first" Arena. Home of the former semi-pro hockey team known as The
Grafton Millionaires.
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The current temperature is 18 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 20/17
Normal H/L temp for this date is 24/5
The next five day forecast is for more normal temperatures.
Normally, that forecast isn't very accurate either.
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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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The Grafton - Park River Spoilers are heading for the state
tournament. In the last game of the regional tournaments. Grafton
squared off against West Fargo and, by the end of the game. The
officials and a score of 5 to 1 determined the Spoilers would play in
the North Dakota state hockey tournament. That means "we" will, once
again, be able to use and appreciate the wonderful gift Ralph Engelstad
bestowed upon "us" and the University of North Dakota.
I have no doubt that the Engelstad families contribution to the
sport of Hockey in "our" state has far reaching benefits in our state,
as well as the sport of hockey throughout the entire area.
Every time I enter the UND's, Engelstad Arena, I remind myself
that the folks that play in that arena. Didn't just decide to start
playing hockey the day they entered college. Rather I suspect, that
decision, for the most part, was made the very first time they put on a
pair of skates and grabbed a hockey stick.
I hope "our" team does well at the state tournament. Most of all,
I hope they will be able too use the skills that got them there, for the
rest of their lives.
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Speaking of Arena's. Graftons first arena was built on fifth
street. Over the years it's encountered it's share of problems.
Originally built in 1938 with the help of the WPA federal program.
Unfortunately the first arena was destroyed by fire in 1946. The site,
with it's cement curtain walls, remained "our" skating rink under the
stars until 1964 when a new structure was erected. Artificial ice was
added in 1969 and continued to be "our" only arena til the Centennial
center was built.
Grafton presently has two indoor facilities and one "under the
stars" rink located on the south end of town in Buster Schumacher Park.
It's my understanding that the "ice plant" in the old arena on fifth
street has quit working,... again. I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't
freeze up with all the cold weather we've been having lately.
Anyway, someone came up with the idea that IF they could sell
enough tickets, for enough money, it would go a long way toward healing
up some of the financial wounds the Grafton youth hockey program has
experienced of late. At least that's my interpretation of it. Hence, I
am sharing the following information, once again, just in case some
missed it the first time.
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(((((( Grafton = Youth = Hockey ))))))
In conjunction with Grafton Blueline Club. =======
MEGA RAFFLE =======
###### $ 33,625.00 ######
cash and prizes + 1 in 15 chance to win 1 st -- 2006 Harley
Davidson Sportster
2 nd -- Arctic Cat ATV-400 4X4
3 rd -- Cub Cadet RZT50 Riding Mower
4 th -- Maytag Neptune Washer & Dryer
+++ plus 36 other prizes including cash prizes. Minimum prize is
$100 cash.
Total of 40 prizes awarded
Drawing held on March 18, 2006
Winner is responsible for applicable Tax Purchase of ticket not
charitable donation
Need not be present when you win
You can probably guess, by the above information that the Grafton
Youth Hockey Organization needs money. YUP, they do. That's the group my
Grandson Dilan, my Nephew Justin and a whole bunch of other "area" kids
are involve with.
When I heard the tickets were $100 dollars a piece, I gulped, and
said "Holy Smokers, I don't want to buy the whole arena, just a ticket."
After I thought about it, I realized, if "our" youth hockey program was
ever going to get a real "shot in the arm" it would take a real effort
to do so, and, this is it.
Then I thought of the millions of folks that spend millions of
dollars for a 1 in a 160 million chance to win the lottery. As compared
to the 1 in 15 chance to win something in the Grafton Youth Hockey Mega
Raffle and decided I would share the idea of the program with the
members of "our" Gazette Family.
If, by chance (pardon the pun) there are folks out there willing
to participate in the Grafton area Youth Hockey program. Please contact
one of the Grafton Youth Hockey Parents and give them a check for $100
(payable to the Grafton Youth Hockey Program). Maybe all "our" former
Goalies would be willing to help out, or "our" former right, or, left
"wingers" for that matter. If, it's more convenient for you, you can
mail your check to a hockey parent. I too, would be happy to make
certain your check gets to the hockey program, and I'd send your ticket
to you by return mail. If sent to me addressed to Gary Moe 764 Birch
Court, Grafton, ND 58237.
Think about it,... a 1 in 15 chance to win. If you need help
learning to ride the Harley. I would be happy to show you how,.......to
start it. Please give this program your serious consideration. Gary.
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I received the following note requesting any information "we" may
have on an individual that isn't lost. It's just that "we" don't know
where she's at. The note; >>>
Gary, Thanks for the daily Gazette. Especially news from the
forties and fifties. My sister Millie Sobolik and I are trying to locate
Delores Houska Robinson. Maybe someone in your vast audience might have
her present address. We sure would appreciate any information they may
have. Stay warm.
Thanks, Loretta Mattson <<< Thank you for thinking of us Loretta. So,...
if anyone out there knows how, or where, we might contact Delores Houska
Robinson. We would greatly appreciate hearing from you,...or her,... or
both. Thanks Gary
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From the letters to Santa section of the December 23rd, 1954 Walsh
County Record. >>>>
Dear Santa:
We would like two deluxe six ball slide action repeaters with
extra balls. Also two boxes of 48 crayons each, and a combine and a
rocking horse for Kenny, and something for the twins. Signed Ronny and
Teddy Barta. (I can only assume, "the twins" refers to Big Ern and
Evie.)
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Every once in awhile my old el-computadar gets me in a spot
I have trouble getting out of. Again I think someone out there can help
me out,... if they would. It seems I mentioned Judy and Jane's Juvenile
shop the other day and that's when the problem started with the
following note. >>> Hi Gary
Just wondering where this shop was and if anyone else ever ran it.
We saw a crock jug with the name of Burg and a juvenile shop and
wondering if you could glean some information for us. I also forwarded a
couple issues of the Gazette to a former Grafton family.
Thanks Stephany. Thank you for caring and sharing Stephany. I sure would
appreciate a little help straightening out this one. Thanks a million,
Gary
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If anyone sees a "northerner" with bright red legs and a parka
running around Florida's beaches. Tell him it's darn near spray season
here and he should start heading for home,... and Granny's.
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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.
(more MEGA RAFFLE prizes)
5th prize is a DeWalt Cordless 18v Combo kit. 6th prize is a
Troybilt Rear Tine Tiller. 7th prize is a Weber Silver Gas Grill.
8th prize is a Husqvarna Self-Propelled Mower. 10th & 11th is $400
Grocery Card. 12th thru 15th is $400 Gas Cards
16th Remote Car Starter & installation.
Pluss 34 more prizes.
NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN !!!


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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