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Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in total, by Jacqui and Andrew
A.K. Moe
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The current temperature is 35 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 51/24
Normal H/L temp for this date is 49/29
The forecast for this Sunday is super.
We Hope to see everyone at the Benefit.
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
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L O C A L new & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
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If you have ever been involved in a benefit, whether working one, or
spearheading one, you can appreciate the myriad of things involved.
Although Jacqui and A.K. Moe initiated the Fund Raiser (Benefit) for
Jillian Demester, and, dozens of people have volunteered to pitch in and
do the things necessary to accomplish the task. The most important
aspect of a benefit is people. To be successful, a benefit requires
generous donations from numerous people and, contributions from business
establishments throughout the area. Then after all the preparations have
been completed and the tables set and ready. All would be for not if
people didn't attend. Benefit's after all, are for people, by people,
with people.
I know my family will do everything possible to make Jillians benefit
successful. I know Jacqui and A.K. have done everything they can to that
end. And, I'm sure everyone involved will be looking toward the Front
door of MarketPlace on 8 Sunday morning at 11:00 am and hoping there
will be a line of folks waiting to get in.
Even though I know A.K. was very busy, I was able to talk him into one
last note before the big event. It is a busy time, there is so much left
to do, so please forgive him if he has omitted someone or something.
A.K. wrote: >>>> Well we are almost there... Sunday, Jillians
Day. The following is an update of the silent auction items. Paul
Gaustad (# 28) called today and told me that he has been a little
busy, what with moving to a new house, the recent storm in Buffalo
and no electricity. He even played a little hockey in between.
However, he did send a autographed jersey and hat, both signed by
members of the Buffalo Sabres. The mailman assured him those items
would be here by this Friday! We have a neat John Deere Wagon from
the folks at Grafton Equipment, a pretty pink Walt Disney Princess
Wagon, donated by Kim Leclerc, a weather station from Hanson Auto &
Implement, a dvd-vcr player donated by Ole Aasand, Two Hotel & Casino
packages, one from Thief River Falls and one from Minommen. The list of
gift certificates is growing daily. Area business contributing gift
certificates are Twetens Photography, The Washhouse and tanning salon,
Leonard Motel & Video, Collette Fitness Center, Grafton Parks and Rec
donated a ears family swimming certificate, Pizza Hut, True Value, six
individual yearly subscriptions to the Walsh County Record, a beautiful
silver necklace from Golden Harvest Jewelry, a ceramic bear bank from
White Drug, a fantastic picture from Landowski Furniture, a gift
certificate from Schumacher & Sons, a super tin ghost and plaque from
Grafton Drug, a large selection of candies and basket from Sweet
Delights, a basket of homemade hot sauce from the staff at Walsh County
Social Service, a Minnesota Gophers jacket donated by Dr. Gaustad, from
the Potulnys. Two UND Fighting Sioux hockey Jersey's, one home jersey
and one away Jersey. Both autographed by the entire team, several quilts
and afghans, and, there is still more items coming in.
Those suppling food items have been terrific. The list of food items
include, over five hundred pounds of turkey from Wallys Supermarket, 140
lbs of cooking oil from Jr's Bar in Oakwood, 6 gallons of corn and 2
gallons of cranberries from Jims Super Value in Park River, Both
Granny's and Red's are contributing gallons and gallons of cole slaw.
All of the potatoes the event will require has been donated by Tom
Campbell, and, they will all be peeled and prepared by a wonderful group
of people in time for the big event.
The Grand Forks McDonald organization has donated 500 Orange Drinks.
Walmart has given a gift certificate as well as Scheels.
I hope we haven't forgotten anyone, if so, please forgive us and know
that your efforts are very much appreciated as well. Our deepest
gratitude goes to Suzie and the wonderful staff at Marketplace for all
the gracious donations of time and space she has given us, and for all
of the benefits that have been held at Marketplace over the years as
well.
Thank you everyone, from the bottom of our hearts. We sincerely hope to
see everyone there this Sunday
A.K. and Jacqui Moe
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WOW, and I think I get long winded sometime. Anyway, if anyone would
like to "bid" on any of the items in the silent auction. You can call
701-360-2241 and give your bid to A.K. OR, you can call 701-360-0629 and
leave a bid with the person that answers that phone. OR, 701-360-1041
and they too, will take your bid. Please be sure and leave your name and
number in case someone has to get back to you. The bidding will cease
when the benefit is over.
I have also been told, IF,... it is really necessary, "we" A.K. may be
willing to accept credit cards,... if it'll get more money for Jillian.
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Thanks a million to Julie & Tom Watkins, for your very generous
donation.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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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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