theory.
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The current temperature is 37 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 51/26
Normal H/L temp for this date is 37/20
It's normal this time of the year, for the temperatures to be higher
than normal, this time of the year.
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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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On a recent visit to the Gazette library, I got to thinking about
Charles Darwin's, revolutionary, evolution theory. I wonder if he was
the person that coined the term "family tree"?
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Grafton's GMU crews are busy this morning sweeping streets and
starting our general spring cleaning program.
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If you've read more than one Gazette you have already figured out it
originates from a small northeastern North Dakota community. The
communities in our corner of the state may be short on population.
However, we're taller than any in pride. I'm pleased Tom was willing to
share the following note. >>>
Subject: small town pride
Hi Gary,
I would like to make a comment about small town business's. My
wife and I have shopped in Grafton for many years and we also shop in
other cities such as Grand Forks, Fargo and others. But, something
really hit home! We were shopping for lamps this last week and found
something we really liked at Pamida and it was priced right. There
was just one problem, they only had one and we wanted two. They
phoned the East Grand Forks and had one and send it to Grafton's
Pamida. We came back and realized the one in Grafton had a slight
dent in it and we asked if they could possibly get another one from
Pamida in East Grand.This was on a Thursday of last week (March
15th) We came back Tuesday (March 20th)to see if they received it,
but they checked the back room and ithadn't arrived yet. Here's
the good part. Priscilla, (I'm not sure of the spelling of her name)
who was waiting on us, said she was getting off work at 5:00 PM and she
would gladly go to East Grand Forks to pick it up and deliver it to
us. We mentioned to her that it wasn't necessary, but she
insisted. I mentioned to her if she would be reimbursed for her
actions. She said she doesn't, that she does this quite regular.
She delivered the lamp to us that very same night. Now, to say the
least we found out that our small towns do care. I would like to see
this happen at a bigger city. It's no doubt that we still will shop
at the bigger cities, but maybe a little moreoftenin a smaller
town. Thanks, Pamida
Tom Gerszewski
Minto, ND <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Tom. In case
some folks missed it. Tom's address is Minto, a wonderful little
community 10 miles south of Grafton. East Grand Forks is 42 miles south
of Grafton.
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Speaking of Minto, my cousin Denise sent the following note.
Subject: Minto made the news here in Olympia, Washington
Hi Gary,
I just wanted to say that here I am in Olympia Washington watching
KOMO 4 news this morningand they start talking about the police in ND
that are looking for robbers that robbed an ATM machine taking the
entire machine in Minto ND. Now what are the chances that Minto makes
news like that, all the way out here in Washington?HA! They showed
someone loading it up into a pickup and everything.
Besides that, Scott (my husband) is at the AZ - Mexican border
until June. He has been there since Nov. We are also going to be
grandparents in June (our daughter Kayla) is expecting a girl. And
our youngest son Kris is graduating from high school. So alot going
on in June. Scott and I are hoping to come to ND this summer to visit
relatives so you might get a knock on the door. We haven't been home
since 2003 before Scott went over to the Middle East, so it's time.
Hope this finds everyone well there. Say hi to Patty and the rest
of the family.
Your cousin,
Denise <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Denise.
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Caring and sharing, exchanging thought and ideas, that's what the
Gazette is all about. Marty Riske shared the following.
Subject: GHS news
Well, Gary, here I am writing to you while I'm waiting for Linda
Jo Hove (Hudson), GHS '65, daughter of Grafton's New York Life agent Joe
Hove, and her husband Ron Hudson. We went to their new home in
Maricopa, AZ the other night. JoJo's Mom is 100 and has just moved to
an adult apartment in Portland, OR.. Ron and Jo are retired school
teachers. Jo recalled babysitting at the LloydEversons' while she
lived in Eastwood and fondly recalled her friendships back in Grafton
naming Judy Anderson Kaiser GHS '65, Karen Gilleshammer Thiele GHS '65,
Judy Jackson Knutson GHS '65 and Linda Setness Anderson GHS '65, wife of
GHS basketball great Larry Anderson GHS '64.
Anne and I have visited with Agnes Bolek and her daughter Rose Mary
GHS '66 and her husband Gary Fisher, GHS '64. Gary's got his hands in
banking againas he works for their son Chad who has a mortgage
banking business. Agnes appreciates prayer as she lives with
cancer.Her stents have helped greatly so her breathing is much
better.
Thanks for your wonderful webpaper. Marty <<< Thanks a
million for caring and sharing Marty. The next time you see Linda you
might ask if she remembers riding on the Grafton Floral Float in the
Grafton Days Parade, with her sister and me. And also, if you get a
chance, give Agnes a great big hug from Pat and me. She's a wonderful
lady, we wish her the very best and will continue to keep her in our
prayers.
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REMINDER -- REMINDER -- REMINDER
Figure Skating Show this weekend "Skate Rock and Roll".... Saturday,
March 24th at 7pm and Sunday, March 25th at 2pm at the Centennial
Center. Come and support the 75 kids taking part in the show ranging in
age from 3 -18 yrs old! (including 8 hockey players too!) Free Open
Skating at Centennial Center- March 30th- 7pm-11pm.... it's Parks and
Rec's way of saying "thank you"! <<< Grafton's Figure Skating
Program IS second to none. You WILL find this years Figure Skating Show
is a perfect way to spend, and enjoy, a few hours of FANTASTIC local
talent on the ice.
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~~ THIS - SATURDAY - MORNING ~~
The Grafton Federated Church is holding their 25th annual
French Toast and Sausage breakfast. It's Saturday, March 24th 2007 from
7am to 2pm. Stop by and enjoy a super breakfast.
=== Adult's $7.00 -- Family $14.00 ===
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PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND
~~ Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction ~~ +++
Speedway Event Center +++
>>>> West Fargo, ND <<<<
== THIS Friday, March 23, 5:30 - 9:00 == You will have a chance to
bid on a bonafide Dale Earnhardt leather jacket (XL). There will
also be a #8 die cast car and Martin Truex Busch Championship caps (the
ones they hand out to the crew at the Victory Lane).
The list of auction items is growing at an impressive rate. I
understand that there will be a bake sale there also.
Who knows, Becca and her mom might even receive some certificates for
new hair do's from M J Capelli's, Fargo Moorheads finest Family Hair
Salon. Lord knows they already have more than their share of problems to
deal with.
Right Marty?
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GOTTA - GO - WORK - ON - MY - DASH
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before it's too late.
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