May 13, 2006 - Saturday

05/13/06 SATURDAY
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Todays Gazette is being brought to you by MOTHER,.. the reason we're
all here.
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The current temperature is 52 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 62/34
Normal H/L temp for this date is 69/43
The low temp in 1953 was 26 degrees.
The "official" Gazette moisture report for the past 24 hours is .16 of
an inch.
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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
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L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
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Although we have had more than our share of rain this spring. It's not
true that we have had more rain than you can shake a stick at. Just this
morning I took a broom stick outside and didn't have a bit of trouble
shaking it. Unfortunately, I did get very wet doing it.
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It sounds like there might be a bunch of guys at the lake, trying to
catch their mother a fresh fish dinner. I hope they don't make mom clean
and cook'em too.
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Speaking of cooking. I plan on taking my sweetheart out to MarketPlace
on 8th again this year. Over the years it's become somewhat of a
tradition for us to have Mother's Day dinner at MarketPlace in Grafton.
The food and selection is fabulous, and of course, Suzie and her
excellent staff do all the work.
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Earlier Tami welcomed Susan Suda back home. For those that don't
remember. Susan is a Canadian citizen although she is married to a US
citizen and has been living and raising a family in Grafton for a number
of years. She has crossed the border dozens of times with a problem.
Unfortunately, the other day "our" Border Patrol decided some of her
paperwork wasn't "exactly" the way they thought it should be, so Susan
was forced to stay in Canada for a extended period of time until "our"
government determined she wouldn't be a threat to "our" countries
security.
I suspect it could well be the same folks that are ALLOWING, millions
of ILLEGAL ALIENS the benefit of "our" social services and drivers
licenses.
Anyway, Bill Kingsbury wanted to share his thoughts about Susan. >>>
Hi Gary,
If you lived by the Sunset home you would realize Susan was
gone. Many times on my way home Susan and all the kids were in the yard
and there would always be a friendly wave and a big smile. I have missed
that lately, It will be great to see her again. Bill <<< Thanks for
caring and sharing Bill. I too am pleased Susan is back "home". It's
really sad that two, well known, very respected individuals such as
Susan Suda and Dr. Josh Omatunde must suffer such indignities when
millions of "illegals" are allowed to wave foreign flags and demand we
change "our" language to theirs on the front steps of "our" nations
capital.
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While driving around town yesterday, I noticed the front lawn of one of
our local AGSCO rep's must have been visited by a neighborhood dog. It
would seem, too, that the dog must have been drinking roundup, or
something powerful enough to sterilize the grass in several spots.
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Chuck Stenso sent the following after hearing of the loss of "our"
local Ford / Chrysler Dealership. >>> auto dealership
Sorry to hear the Iversons are giving up the new car franchise. I
can sure understand it thou, the car manufactures are cutting their
margins on cars and you have to have alot of volume to make any
money. They are weeding out dealers in small markets, also charging
more and higher monthly fees for their computer services and ordering.
I remember when I was young there were 9 car dealers in town. My dad
started the Chrysler dealership in 1933, so there was a Chrysler dealer
in Grafton for 73 years and Ford was there before that, The world
sure changes in our short lifetime. Now people will have another
excuse to run to Grand Forks. And maybe now they'll wish they had
some of the old places back when gas gets to $4.00. Their Grand Forks
purchases won't be so cheap.
Chuck <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Chuck. Without
question it is another classic case or use it, or lose it. Thou hard to
calculate, it's a certainty that the lose of Iverson's new car
dealership will cost each and every citizen of Grafton more money to
live here. Also ironic, in all likelihood, is the fact that it will even
have a negative impact on "our" remaining new car dealership.
Put another way. "If we don't spend our money where we live.
Eventually, we will be force to live somewhere else." Or so it seems to
me.
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Subject: AARP SAFEDRIVER COURSE.
The Grafton Senior citizens are sponsoring a 2 day, half day courses
on May 24 and 25 at the Senior citizen room in the armory and the hours
are from 1 to 5 each day. the cost of the course is $10.00 for both
days and you in return get a discount on your auto insurance from your
insurance company. You must contact them to find out how much. I
believe it is $100.00 to $200.00 for a period of 3 years. It is open
to anyone 50 and over. Anyone can come in Armory and register for this
and there will be coffee and goodies. Marian Hajicek <<<
Thanks Marian, I hope you have a great turnout.
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The Gazette family tree continues to grow. Don wrote;
>>> Gary,
Alwin and Irene Altendorf would like to be on your list to receive THE
SKEETERVILLE GAZETTE.
Would you Please oblige?
They are just fine. However, their daughter Helen Votava, David
Votava's wife is quite sick and could use all of Grafton's PRAYERS!
Helen and David reside in Mesa. Our H/L for May 11th was 100/70, but no
rain for a few weeks now. Don Kitzman <<< Thanks a million for the
note Don and I will be honored to have the Altendorf's in "our" group.
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I am saddened to report the passing of two Graftonites.
Edward Shereck age 74,
(December 30, 1931 - May 11, 2006)
died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at his home.
Services will be 10:30 am, Monday, May 15, 2006 at St. John The
Evangelist Catholic Church in Grafton with burial in St. John's
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Barnes Family Funeral Service,
Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel on Sunday from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm with a
5:00 pm Prayer Service and one hour prior to services in the church.
Edward Charles Shereck was born at Lankin, ND the son of Charles and
Lena (Kozojed) Shereck. He educated at Lankin. He entered the United
States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He returned to ND. On
April 23, 1956 he was united to Dorothy Votava Feltman in Grafton. They
made their home in Grafton where he worked as a car salesman for many
years, the Walsh County Highway Department and the State Highway
Department. He retired in 2005. He was a member of St. John's Catholic
Church, Catholic Workman Lodge, VFW Post #9367, Fraternal Order of the
Eagles and American Legion Post #41. Edward enjoyed fishing, working in
yard, cooking and watching NASCAR Racing and other sports. He really
enjoyed being outside and was often seen sitting in his chair enjoying
the beauty of the day around him. His grandchildren were also one of his
joys and he loved spending time with them.
Edward is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy; sons: Darrel
(Cynthia) Shereck of Bend, Oregon, Doug Shereck (Karen LaHaise) of
Grafton, North Dakota, Mike (Michelle) Shereck of Grafton, North Dakota
and Shane Shereck of Grafton, North Dakota; daughters: Debbie French
(Lon Burns) of Grafton, North Dakota and Karen (David) Schultz of Minot,
ND brother: Wilmer (Dorothy) Shereck of Portland, Oregon and sister:
Delores (Milton) Zahradka of Devils Lake, ND He was preceded in death by
his parents; granddaughter: Courtney French; sister, Mabel Kosobud and
brother, Raymond Shereck.
The Barnes Family Funeral Service, Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel of Grafton
is assisting the family with arrangements.
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I also regret to report the passing Yesterday (Friday) of Darlene
Lizakowski. Darlenes obituray was not available at the time this Gazette
is being written.
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We extend our most sincere sympathies and condolences to the Shereck
and Lizakowski families. From the Pat and Gary Moe family.
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