"The biggest problem small towns have, is there's not enough people in
them to be a big town."
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The current temperature is 46 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 53/49
Normal H/L temp for this date is 54/32
The "unofficial" Gazette moisture meter registered just a tad over 1
inch of a main ingredient in mud.
The normal "average" low temperature for this time of year is 32°
(freezing). That also means it's time to drag out the Shivercity
Gazette.
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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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It's not a rumor any longer. According to the latest edition of the
Walsh County Record. Graftons Second Time Around Store will be moving
into the former Dollar Sense store (originally Elmer Bergs Ben Franklin
building).
The Second Time Around Store hopes to be able to handle more and larger
items with the additional space provided by the new facilities. Another
benefit according to Grafton's Ministerial Association will be
sufficient room to house a long-proposed youth center.
With more display and storage room, the addition of a new youth center
and the possibility of still another business venture renting part of
the facilities. It is hoped that the STA operation will become
profitable and not have to rely on the Ministerial Association for
funding.
Who said things never happen on the main streets of small town America.
This time around, thanks to the Second Time Around, Graftons main street
will have a new look, a new home for our youth. And, one less storage
facility for sail boat fuel.
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The latest edition of the Record's 10 years ago column says Ken
Demester, a 1964 graduate of Grafton High School, retired from coaching
basketball after 29 years as a head coach. I do "think" that's a true
statement alright. Although I'm guessing his wife Vesta would argue that
he still isn't "out" of basketball.
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Speaking of new business in Grafton. The following note (to me anyway)
has a slight bit of "yup, nope, maybe" in it. The note said >>>>
Here is my prediction if Wal-Mart comes to Grafton: The only stores
that will close because of it are Alco and Pamida. The locals that are
still left today will survive. Will it make a difference if the W is
here and A and P are gone. Wal-Mart will probably hire all the staff at
both of those stores. Unemployment will probably not grow. It will
attract more shoppers to Grafton that will help the local businesses,
but there will be two big empty buildings and one new one. Is that
better? You tell me. <<<<
I'm wondering?
Unemployment "doesn't grow" and there will be "more shoppers" in
Grafton. What part of that is the downside?
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After reading Scott Hove's message Delores wanted to share the
following.
Hi,Gary,
When I read Scott's messages, it brought back some fun memories. In
June of 1972 I loaded up the car with 4 teens Scott, a Soph in HS, Our
Don a Junior, daughter Anita and a friend Donna and along with our
pop-up camper headed for "Explo 72'" in Dallas Tex. A gathering of
80,000 teens and adults. Every nite we packed the Cotton bowl to hear
the best Christian speakers in the nation, plus the greatest Christian
musicians -- most of whom came out of the 60's Hippy movement. We stayed
at a campground between Fort Worth and Dallas. They had workshops during
the day in Dallas for different age groups. There were so many
unexpected campers that they brought the best of these out to the
campgrounds. Scott's most admired person at that time was Billy Graham
-- he had his voice down pat and could do a mean imitation. Unbeknown to
Scott, Billy was coming to the camp. We all made sure we got to the tent
early, got scott in the front row. He almost fainted when Billy walked
in sporting an Hawaiian shirt, and stood right in front of him. I had at
least as much fun as the kids, maybe more!! Congrats on that precious
new baby Scott -- bless that Mom who gave him life. memories are
great. Dody Tallackson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Dody.
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Thanks for the test Borge, we both passed. I think. Say Hi to Judy for
us.
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It's no secret that some folks "share" the Gazette and it's content
with other folks. I should add that Wally prefaced Pat's message with
the following note to me. Wally wrote: Hi big guy. Would you put Pat
Johnson on your list? She was Pat Mattson, her dad was Ted Mattson and
her sister was Erma Kittleson. Thanks Gary Wally <<<<
To that end, Wally sent the following he received from Pat (Mattson)
Johnson.
Subject: Re: SKEETERVILLE GAZETTE Hi Wally, I knew way back when
you would walk by my house, white shirt with rolled up sleeves, so
intent on what you were doing, that you would turn out to be a great
guy, successful, and a sweetheart to boot. You do, do your share to keep
Grafton in our minds and hearts and I do appreciate all your efforts.
And thank you for the mention of my Dad in such a gracious manner. He
was just like that, always willing to help to make things better for
anyone.
Yes, do sign me up for this newsletter.
Farrell is now out of his last stint in the hospital and has been
placed in a nursing home for rehab. He has had\ many changes in his meds
so I hope it all works out so he will be home by the holidays.
Just a mention regarding Walmark. Yes I too think it will close many
businesses and I hope it doesn't happen. They are not good for small
communities in my opinion. Thanks again Wally / Love, Pat <<<<
We are pleased to welcome and add Pat to the Gazette family. As you
can see, certainly everyone doesn't think Walmart is the best thing for
small towns.
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We are also pleased to add Debbie Walsh to our growing Gazette family
tree. It's great having a representative in Bend Oregon.
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"If your views differ from mine. That, in itself, doesn't mean you are
wrong. It could be that you don't fully understand the issue."
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