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Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the wonderful
people and the progressive merchants of Cavalier, ND
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The current temperature is 12 degree.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 32/11
Normal H/L temp for this date is 28/12
Now I'm starting to remember why the snow birds fly south.
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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 weekend, in Shivercity, was relatively uneventful. Of course,
relatively,.. is a relative term, right?
I'll try explain. Friday evening, Larry D. (the LD in John Aasand's
earlier note) started displaying the kind of signs that he should seek
the help and opinion of the medical profession.
Hence, he, and we, once again had the opportunity to experience the
value, efficiency and proficiency of "our" Valley Ambulance and Rescue
team. We also had the opportunity to experience, first hand, the
significant value of Graftons Unity Medical Center. Within a few short
minutes from the time the 911 call was made, my brother-in-law, was in
Unity Hospital. Brought there by our extremely proficient ambulance and
rescue team. The Unity Hospital Staff is to be commended as well for
their timely services, as is Dr. Hafeez.
After initial examination, the Unity staff prepared him for the ride to
Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. There, with the benefit of an even larger
staff, and more available resources, Larry was admitted for additional
evaluation. He was released from Altru Sunday and will return Monday for
some additional tests. So far, at least, the initial suppositions
supplied by the Unity Staff has carried thru at Altru.
As we sat in the waiting room of Unity Hospital hoping for the best. I
wondered. What might have happened had Unity Medical Center not been
there. I thought how wonderful it is that we have so many, truely
professional folks, right here in Grafton, within seconds to evaluate,
stabilize if need be and prepare for the forty five mile trip to Altru
Hospital in Grand Forks.
Make no mistake about it, the Altru Hospital facility in Grand Forks,
is a terrific medical center, on a grand scale. At this point, we
continue to believe everything is, or certainly will be okay. To that
end, (pardon the pun) I have even offered to help administer, the very
often overlooked, "generally therapeutic" enema. Should it be deemed
necessary. Because, after all, we are all hoping everything will in
fact, come out,... in the end.
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Saturday evening we took a short drive to Cavalier to enjoy their
annual Santa Claus Parade. Pat and I rode along with Brad and Denise,
Jade & Ty, and Trevor. We left a bit early so we could get a good seat.
As we arrived at Cavalier from the south we could see the staging area.
Already I could tell it would be a wonderful parade. As we pulled in the
hardware store parking lot, I noticed a large charter bus going around
the corner and wondered, who that might be.
As we sat there, cars started filling up all available parking spaces,
and, I should add, being careful not to block the view of others. As I
looked across the street I noticed Gregory Ford and was reminded that
they began their car business experience in Grafton.
Next, I noticed a lady going from car to car with two large white
pitchers in her arms. Whats that all about, I wondered. Within minutes,
I found out. She stopped by asking if we would like some apple cider.
Now that, I thought, was a pretty neat touch and the cider was super too
I might add. Shortly before the parade was to start, Brad, Denise and
grandma took to kids out by the curb, hoping for a better view, and, of
course a better chance for the little tykes to catch candy. Anyway,
within a few minutes the thought of a warm car sounded pretty good,
and,... I had a car full of company again.
I could see the flashing lights coming and the parade was starting. The
American flag lead the parade. Then, I noticed a beautiful team of
horses pulling a sleigh. The harnesses were all lit up as was the sleigh
(not a wagon) and, in it of course, was the gentleman of the hour,
Santa.
Then, as other units passed by, a wonderful lady standing by the curb
gathered some of the candy and brought it to our car for the kids. Now
that, I thought, was local citizenship to the tenth degree.
I'm not sure how many entries there were. It certainly appeared to us,
as though every business in Cavalier was represented in some way. Then I
realized what the charter bus was doing in town. It was carrying
Canadian members of a bag pipe band. Next to a local high school band,
and the Shriners organization, a good bag pipe band makes my adam's
apple twitch about as much as anything. I thought the 29 model a decked
out with lights was another "show stopper".
When the parade was over, we drove down the "innercity" streets and it
wasn't surprising to see them, and, the sidewalks packed with people.
The city of Cavalier can be very proud of their annual Santa Claus
Parade. They certainly proved to everyone there. Not only do they want
"our" business, they appreciate it, AND, just as important, that they
are willing to put a lot of extra effort into proving it.
My sincere gratitude goes out to the community of Cavalier and all of
those responsible for a very enjoyable evening.
They have learned a few secrets that other small communities could use.
With a little luck, maybe they would be willing to share them. Or so it
seems to me.
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REMINDER ======= REMINDER
Grafton Federated Church Chili-Rama-Cook-Off is the place to be
if you "LOVE" chili!!!!
Saturday December 2nd
11 AM - 4PM
Also for the folks that don't care for Chili we will be serving Chicken
Noodle Soup.
"Tempt your taste buds with at least 12 different kinds of chili!!!!"
Cost $5.00 per person or $15.00 for the whole family
And for your "Sweet tooth"...
Federated Women In Missions will be having a bake/food sale.
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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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