Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
03/14/06 TUESDAY
EARLY EDITION
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Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, the the Grafton
Deaconess Hospital and Training School for Nurses.
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The current temperature is 0 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature, SEASONAL Normal H/L temp for
this date is 32/16
Bill & Marie McIntyre and their 2 year old daughter, Sharon, were
storm stayed between Manvel and Ardoch during the 1941 storm. They kept
warm under newly purchased slipcovers for their Merchant Hotel
furniture.
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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 chalk board sign, out front of Ekatta's, Grafton's Newest
Entertainment Complex, says. "Connie and Carol are back." At first, I
wondered why the went. Then where they went, and, finally. Why did they
come back?
Probably, because Grafton is a pretty good place to work and live,
and it's getting even better. I guess we'll just have to go into
Ekatta's and find out for sure.
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By the looks of Marcia's note, I could have been a lot more
thorough with yesterdays writeup about "our" hockey program. She wrote;
>>> Hi Gary
I too would like to congratulate the Bantam "A" hockey team
on their victory.
I would also like to add the Bantam "B" hockey team, won the state
championship here this weekend. (my nephew Andrew Stenerson is on the
team) it was a very exciting game, Grafton won in overtime 4 to 3 which
my nephew scored the winning goal (just had to add that in, I am a proud
Aunt). Also The Pee Wee "B" team which includes my son and your grandson
won there state championship in the B2 level. Our little Town should be
very proud of our great athletes in all levels of sports. Keep up the
great work with the Gazette it is fun to read it everyday Marcia Molde
Seeba <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Marcia. You certainly
add credibility to the fact,.."The Gazette works best, when the folks
that read it, write it." For those that may not know. Marcia is one of
those wonderful folks at Heartland Eye Care that works hard, to make my
world "look" better.
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I received the following "E"-Mail via snail mail, from Ole Aasand.
He wrote (literally) >>> Dear Gary;
I will title this, "Where were you in the killer storm of March
1941?" I was taking the separated milk out to the barn, to feed the
calves at
about 6:30 pm. It was snowing very heavy, but beautiful out. We had two
yard lights between the house and the barn, and lights on in the house.
I came out of the barn, and was shocked. I could barely see the first
yard light. At 12 years old I never thought the second light could be
out. I got to the first light and once in a while I could see the second
light. I took off again when the light came into view and then to the
house. "Wow" I was a happy kid.
I always wonder, if I would have been smart enough to stay in the
barn, if the lights would have been out.???
I read the Gazette first, before any other news items.
Thanks for your giving. Ole Aasand
P.S.
Maybe rain this week end, 142 days without. <<< Thanks
a million for caring and sharing Ole. What seems like nothing more than
so many words today, will someday evolve into someones very special
thoughts of a very special Grandfather, great grandfather, and great
great grandfather.
What starts out as a simple thought today, becomes fact tomorrow,
and then memories forever. Aren't memories wonderful?
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Grafton Civic Club members will meet today at Mielke's cafe.
Serving members are Joe Hove, Louis Houska, Jr., Carl Hvidsten, Ted
Hoffman, Herb Steller, I. E. Stenso, and R. C. Swandby.
(Nov, 25 1942 Grafton News and Times) --------------------
JoAnn Beale sent the following information regarding the "41"
storm.
Hi Gary,
If you are interested, there is a book out: "Looking For
Candles in Windows: The Tragic Red River Valley Blizzard of March 15,
1941". It is written by Douglas Ramsey and Larry Skroch (who lives in
Grand Forks, by the way). It tracks the storm from Alberta all the
way, goes into the reasons why there was no warnings and interviews with
people that had survived. I thought it was great.
Love the Gazette, keep up the good work. Hugs, JoAnn <<< Thanks JoAnn,
for caring and sharing.
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"I'd have given $5 for a cup of coffee," said W. T. DePuy who was
stranded with his wife and two children a few miles south of Ardoch from
8:30 p.m., Saturday to 7:30 a.m. Sunday, during the storm of "41".
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I am saddened to report the passing of three very
significant Grafton residents.
Chester T. Thompson, age 94 of Grafton, ND passed away on
Friday, March 10th at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Born in Vesta
Township of Walsh County, ND on May 19, 1911 (in the Salle Log House now
in the Adams Park), He attended Walsh County Agricultural School. He
married Rhoda Knutson on June 8, 1938 at Nekoma and they farmed near
Grafton.
Chester is fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of
nature and gentle personality.
Survivors include three sons: Raymond (Kathy) Thompson of Mesa, AZ;
Donald (Sandra) Thompson of Bottineau, ND; Lloyd (Claudia) Thompson of
Grafton, ND; two daughters: Leslie Muntner of Mesa, AZ; Ruth (Virgil)
Babinski of Eden Prairie, MN; one brother Lynn (Gloria) Thompson of
Grafton, ND; three sisters: Florence Myers of Hollister, CA; June Hebbel
of Davenport, IA; Phyllis Bogart of Milnor, ND; his dear friend Frances
Seeba of Grafton.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 2:30 P.M. at the
Grafton Lutheran Church with Rev. Wayne Stark officiating. Visitation
will be Monday from 5-7 PM and on Tuesday for one hour prior to the
service all at Grafton Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the Grafton
Lutheran Cemetery.
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Myrtle T. Lee, age 90 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday,
March 9, 2006 at the Manor Care Nursing Home of Normal, ILL. Myrtle
T. Johnson was born March 5, 1916 near Grafton, ND the daughter of the
late John T and Hilda (Brende) Johnson. She loved people and touched
many hearts. She will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at
South Trinity Lutheran Church of rural Grafton. Visitation will be
Monday from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson
Funeral Home of Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Tuesday
for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the South
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery of rural Grafton.
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Harley Sackett
(April 20, 1926 - March 12, 2006)
Harley A. Sackett, 79, of Grafton, North Dakota died
Sunday, March 12, 2006 at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton. Funeral
Services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Federated
Church in Grafton with burial in Grafton City Cemetery.
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I find myself unable to adequately say what's in my heart. The
world and I, have lost three wonderful people this week. We will all be
much better for having nown them.
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This weeks Firefighters Calendar draw winners are:
3/13/2006 JoAnn West $20.00 3/14/2006 Daniel
Villarial $20.00 3/15/2006 Michelle Frederick $20.00
3/16/2006 Randy Pederson $20.00
3/17/2006 Necole F Johnson * $100.00
3/18/2006 Nicole Woinarowicz $20.00
3/19/2006 Grafton Volunteer Fire Dept. from Wally & Ione DeSautel
$20.00
Congratulations to all of this weeks lucky winners. Least there be
no misunderstanding. The real "true" winners of the Grafton Area
Firefighters Calendar drawing, are all of the men, women and children
living in Grafton and the surrounding area.
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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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