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Always remember, this life is but a dress rehearsal for the eternal
life yet to come.
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If you know of someone that wants to drive a semi truck. Tell them to
call 1-800-557-3520. (Transystems)
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The current temperature is 31°.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 42/23
Normal H/L temp for this date is 39/21
Most leaves have been swept up and put in compost piles. So far we
don't have any snow, and life is good in Shivercity.
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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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Over the years Grafton has enjoyed several "first's". Grafton was the
first community in the state to own and operate it's very own power and
light plant. Grafton was the first community in the state to establish a
free public library. It was also one of the first in the state to get a
Carnegie Library. So, "new things" aren't exactly new to Grafton.
The latest edition of the Walsh County Record contains another "first"
for our area. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time I have
seen a advertisement in our local paper, written completely in Spanish.
A half page advertisement paid for by Transystems Inc. They're looking
for drivers to operate their beet hauling semis throughout the Red River
Valley. Now I can't read Spanish, heck I have enough trouble reading
English. Anyway, if anyone knows anybody that can read Spanish, and,
their looking for work. Tell them to read Transystems Ad in the latest
Walsh County Record.
ALSO, If the latest rumor is correct, and I think it is. Grafton may
well be the first community in the state to have a parking lot covered
with artificial turf. As I understand it, there is a man named "Gunner"
who will supply the grass (turf grass) and, then a guy named John will
be providing the parking lot,.... among other things. Unfortunately, if
the rumor is correct - and I am pretty sure it is - a fellow named Larry
will lose his favorite parking spot.
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Mike Kilmer's Hagen Construction Company has been busy this fall. From
dismantling homes like the Robertson/LaBerge place, to demolishing a
large barn on the Daniel Kouba farm, to loading out corn from the giant
corn pile east of the Curling club, to digging in the water and fluid
handling systems for the railroad companies new office and locomotive
engine facility on the north end of town.
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It looks to me like the sheet iron on the new giant grain storage bin
by the Peavey elevator is about half installed.
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It's hard to believe that it was just 60 years ago (according to the
Record) that left halfback Gene Burns scored the decisive touchdown
giving Grafton a win over Park River 7-0 in the homecoming game.
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Still no word on Alchem's status, although the word is they are
shipping all their corn out of town. If that is so, the prognosis can't
be a good one.
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We went down and paid our utility bill yesterday and received our
"quota" of GROW GRAFTON bucks. I was hoping it would be enough to fill
the cruiser with gas. Unfortunately, while we were in paying our utility
bill, the price of "Texas Tea" went up another dime. Which in turn
means,.... it's now gonna cost $3.10 to drive the cruiser-with-a-couch
to Minto.
So,... like the wonderful folks at KXPO Radio say. I'm going to do my
very best to do my shopping, "right here at home".
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The following note mentions The Country Smokehouse. The author, like
myself, could be accused of being a tad biased. And of course we are.
Then again that doesn't change the facts,.... Right?
Marian wrote. >>> I have to agree 100% with the write up in the
Herald yesterday (Monday) about our Smokehouse. It is suchan asset
to have this store in our town. I am sure this article will bring in
new customers from far and wide, if at first even for curiosity.
Maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel that will shine
brighter because of this new venture and maybe it will encourage some
folks to think about starting up different shops. Let's hope and pray
that this will happen. Keep up your good work with the Gazette.
Marian Hajicek <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Marian. I
gotta believe your son, my son-in-law and daughter would also agree
wholeheartedly.
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GOTTA - GO - WORK - ON - MY - DASH
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The best way for me to find out what's new, is for someone to tell 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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