December 15, 2006 - Friday

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The current temperature is 28 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 37/26
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/3
With the current five day forecast being what it is. We are advising
our Northern Manitoba "snowbirds" that they should only unpack enough
clothes for one day at a time.
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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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===== THEY'RE AT IT AGAIN =====
The intersection of Main & 7th street has certainly enjoyed it's share
of evolution. As I remember it anyway.
The Armory - the very first place I remember seeing Pat - on the
Northeast corner has evolved into Darcie Einarson's Law Offices. The
old Woodmen Hall on the south east corner has given way to Generations
Bar & grill. The south west corner, however, hasn't enjoyed quite such
a flamboyant evolution. Starting out as residential housing then
converted to Service stations with proprietors the likes of Harold
Campbell and Keith Mohagen has evolved into a parking lot for the
Norwest Banking organization.
The northwest corner of that intersection continues it's never ending
process of evolution. As I remember, it started out as the Tea Pot Dome
gasoline station. Like many Gas Stations, the "Dome" probably enjoyed
more proprietors and employees than Carters had liver pills. Eventually
however, the "Dome" disappeared evolving into a financial institution.
The latest being that of Choice Financial.
Almost since the first day "Choice" came to town, they have continued
an aggressive evolution program. First by "nudging" the former Gambles
building into the history books to provide additional parking space for
Choice, and, the way it looks, the rest of that entire block. Then they
added additional office facilities unto the original nucleus. For the
past several weeks the "original" portion of the bank has not only had
it's roof raised and redone, it appears as though they are updating the
entire insides again, as well.
Who said Grafton isn't a progressive little community? I didn't, and by
the looks of the corner of 7th street and Main Avenue. Those folks
didn't either.
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== TIS the SEASON to be JOLLY ==
Thursday afternoon Pat and I attended the Century Elementary Holiday
Program.
Our Grandson Jacob was one of the stars of the show. As was the rest of
the students in grades 1 thru 4. It's always a little dangerous to
mention individuals amongst such a large group. Then again, nothing
ventured, nothing gained. Right? Anyway, I was able to bring home the
memory of Gabbi Gaustad doing a super performance of a "rapper" in
Santa's Comin' Down The Chimney. And, of course a "Holiday Program"
wouldn't be, without Santa Claus. This year Gonzalo Jimenez's portrayal
of Santa Claus couldn't have been more entertaining.
The entire school system should be commended for the fantastic job
they do nurturing our children into adulthood. And, we can be especially
pleased and proud of the work and effort Beverly Boura contributes to
that cause.
As we returned home I felt a subtle tranquillity that I could only
attribute to the super performance of our youngsters on that day. I even
thought how great it was, and, how woderful it made my day.
Then, later on that evening, as I was sitting in my chair. Several
vehicles stop out front and a whole bunch of youngsters piled out. (25
to be exact) For a second I wondered, what in the world are they doing
here. They walked toward our front door frolicking on the snow.
When we opened the door to greet them they politely said hello.
Then,... as Emily said "we're ready", it seemed like heaven opened up
it's doors, and the angels started singing,... standing right there, at
our door. As I stood there next to the most important person in my life,
I could almost see our loved ones, those that had passed on before me.
I tried hard to keep from blubbering as those youngsters sang to me.
The task seemed even harder in the shadow of our Christmas tree.
Twenty five wonderfully jubilant young members of the Mennonite
community visited our house last night. Giving absolute truth to the
phrase "Tis season to be Jolly", and,... for presents under the tree.
Somehow, it seems, those angels voices meant much more to Pat and me.
As they sang we knew the most important reason, for this season, is the
things God gives to you and me.
I believe we have all been put here on earth for a reason, and,... I
believe the reason is this season.
Or, so it seems to me.
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