------------------------
Todays Gazette is bought to you, wishing YVETTE MOE a very HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
She's the wife of our eldest son Jeff so she's already earned her way
to heaven. She mothered three of our grandchildren, for that too, we are
very pleased. From the first day Yvette joined our family, she improved
our family tree.
I would have mentioned how many candles it takes to light your cake.
But the billboard on the corner of 81 and 17 has already done all that.
Happy Birthday Yvette we love you,
from Mother Patti and from me.
------------------------
The current temperature is 25
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 24/2
Normal H/L temp for this date is 27/10
It looks like we are going to receive another shipment of snowman parts
tonight. O well, next week will be next month. Or so it seems to me
===========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-------------------------
A cross section of my recent emails looks more like a serious planning
session for the third world war, than sharing the joys and happiness of
winning a state championship.
Sharing them all would be right next to impossible. Trying to decide
which ones to use, at what level of frustration, and and probably the
most important factor. Was trying to decide how long one should allow
the events of last week to fester.
To that end I have decided to use only those comments leaning toward
positive rather than negative. I would like to thank all those that took
the opportunity to share their views and opinions. I sincerely hope the
ability to "vent" your feelings without creating serious detrimental
ramifications will help put the past exactly where it belongs,... in the
past.
----------------------------
Dr. Gaustad sent the following comments to Mayor Burianeks message in
yesterdays Gazette. Jim wrote. >>>
Subject: A Class Act
Dear Gary:
The community of Grafton is so fortunate to have Todd Burianek as
our Mayor. The comments he made in his e-mail message to you is
totally a class act. He brings to focus the really important aspects
of life that leads our young people into having a successful
future.
Congratulations to all our Grafton Spoiler athletes.
Winning two state championship trophies this year is an awesome
achievement and a real challenge to the Spoiler athletes of the
future.
Jim G <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Jim.
-------------------------
Tami shared the following comments, and I believe a lesson for us all.
>>>
Gary:
Kudos to your Grafton Spoilers. Although I live in Grand Forks (formerly
from Grafton!) and my son plays hockey, I am appalled at the comments I
have heard and read regarding the championship game. (mostly 2nd hand
information, but it's out there) Some of the comments are simply kids
being kids....but...I think as a parent we must monitor the harshness of
the comments and what they represent. Bad sportsmanship.
The referees obvious mistake of not blowing the whistle for too many men
on the ice when the tying goal was made should be more than clear to
anyone who either attended the game, watched it on tv or watched it on
"you tube". When someone makes a mistake, it is simply that. A mistake.
Mistakes happen in life and life goes on. As a parent I will continue to
diffuse any talk of "cheating" "not fair" "shoulda" "coulda" or "blame"
when talking with my kids about a game situation. I suggest all parents
do the same when talking sports with their kids. Teach them that
mistakes happen and will continue to happen, it's how you handle them
that count.
Tami Swiers <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Tami. In life,
everything is a lessen. How well we learn to apply them dictates our
values in life.
------------------------
Grafton offers several excellent foreign food eateries. From Chinese to
Mexican and Italian. From a super delicious deli presentation to Subways
scrumptious subs packed to tickle your taste buds. From Granny's early
morning breakfast to the mouth watering ribeye's and Buffalo Sirloin
steaks at Marketplace. Whether your coming and going, or going and
coming. You will almost certainly find the eatery in Grafton to satisfy
your desires.
++++++
Speaking of eateries. Nanci sent the following in the regard. She
wrote: >>>
Gary -
Just wanted to share my experience at Aida's Mexican Restaurant. What a
wonderful little place to enjoy some authentic and tasty food! The
establishment is squeaky clean and the service is quick and courteous! I
would recommend anyone that has not tried this place, to make a point to
soon! Well worth it!
Nanci Wilson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Nanci. AND, to
think we have two (2) fine Mexican restaurants in Grafton.
------------------------
Yesterday was Sue's first Gazette. Today she shared the following
note.
>>>> Hi, Gary
Thanks for adding me to your emailing list. Enjoyed my
first "issue", and whole-heartedly agree with you on the 2 major topics.
G-PR WON IT! and Ann Egeland was one of the great ladies of our
community.
Thanks, again!
Sue Votava <<< Thanks a million for caring and
sharing Sue.
-------------------------
It really didn't surprise me that I would get several comments about
Ann Egeland. Ann's smile could melt the ice caps, Her kindness was a
glow. She spent her whole life sharing and caring for those in need. Ann
is up in heaven now, taking care of the angels needs.
--------------------------
Ralph sent the following thoughts about Ann. He wrote: >>> As a little
kid whenever I went to the doctor and heard Ann Egeland call my name
that fear left me. She was the kindest most caring nurse. She always
made everything right no matter who you were.
Ralph Kingsbury <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Ralph.
--------------------------
$32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
It's that time of the year again when "everyone" has the opportunity
to participate in the Grafton Youth Hockey
"MEGA RAFFLE".
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV.
=== I won the ATV last year {:-) === 3rd prize is a John
Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider last year) 4th
prize is a Napa Tool Chest.
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
Simply let me know how many chances you would like to help Grafton's
Youth Hockey organization become the very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's Dave Hills cell. If you call
it, you'll get a ticket if you want one. That will help our youth hockey
program be as good as it can be. And,... my grandson and I,... will be
very pleased as well.
===========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
===========================
I haven't had a chance to talk to you yet Ralph but not to worry. I
still have a couple tickets set aside for you.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
February 27, 2008 - Wednesday
---------------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you, in part, with a WONDERFUL MEMORY.
---------------------------
The current temperature is 21
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 27/5
Normal H/L temp for this date is 27/9
============================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
============================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
---------------------------
Another new rumor hit the street this morning. That being Wally's
Budget Liquors has new owners. I heard it from a guy,... that heard it
from a guy,... "that really should know".
---------------------------
I must admit I didn't actually see the following article in the Herald
myself. Although I have received several notes with it and because it
hits both ventricles of my heart, I am going to share it and hope
someone will recognize the author and offer him a complete brain
transplant.
===== Who cares if they won by cheating? They're from GRAFTON. They came
from nowhere, and they'll be going nowhere after HS. Enjoy your moment,
guys. We'll see you in a few years on the beet farm. Tim A
Grand Forks, ND =====
>>>> I live in Grafton and have worked in and around beet fields, beet
farms and the beet industry in general for the majority of my life.
While doing so, I can say, with unequivocal certainty, I have never met
anyone that displayed the utter dramatic preponderance of ignorance Mr.
A did in his note. Congratulations Mr. A
-------------------------------
My good friend Dr. Bob Harris (Roseau) has spent a lifetime around
hockey. Along with his heartfelt congratulations, he wrote the
following.
>>> Dear Gary
I read with great interest your comments on the recent state hockey
tournament. You are right on. I played and officiated for many
years and here's a tongue-in-cheek for you. I always told my new
partners that our goal was to call a game so well that we got a standing
ovation from the crowd and they didn't even know who won the game.
But I know how it really is after calling hundreds of games at all
levels including both state tourneys. There will always be criticisms
of the officials from the stands -- but it is extremely rare when the
scoreboard doesn't correctly identify the winner. Some of my most
memorable challenges were the games we called in Grafton between the
"Spoilers" and the city teams from the south. I read enough about
Grafton now so as to almost feel like an adopted ex-resident. Thanks
for the news.
Dr Bob <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Bob.
----------------------------
My mail box is plump full of frustrations about the negative comments
of the hockey tournament. I am very pleased to share the following
message from the desk of Grafton's honorable Mayor, Todd Burianek. He
wrote: >>>
Gary
If it's worth anything, here's my take on the Championship Game.
We won the game. We are the Champions. We are the best team in North
Dakota.
End of story, though I'd note that at times we controlled the play so
well I could have sworn we had six guys on the ice!!!!
I also want you (and your readers) to know that this State Championship
team was not only a champion on the ice but off as well. They, along
with the Grafton Boys Basketball Team and the Grafton Girls Basketball
Team are Scholar Athletes a designation they achieved by maintaining a
Team GPA of 3.2 or better.
As we celebrate that victory on the ice let's also celebrate their
excellence in the classroom.
Thanks boys for making the people of Grafton, Park River, Drayton, Minto
and all parts in between very proud of you.
Todd Burianek <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Todd. It is
refreshing to see that significant athletic and scholastic abilities can
go hand in hand, and, even more refreshing when we standup in unison and
congratulate our students achievements in front the the whole world.
Or so it seems to me.
-----------------------------
MEMORIES, are often those simple little things that give reason, and
value to life.
I remember the first time I ever heard the term, "dressed to the 9's".
I can even remember the place and the circumstances upon which I heard
it.
I was in the garage of the flower shop, polishing the 51 Ford Woody,
when Margaret Knutson came back and said, "That women always dresses so
beautiful." Of course she was speaking of the lady in the flower shop. A
few minutes later, dad come in the back room and Margaret said the same
thing, once again, to dad.
Then, as effortlessly as I have ever heard dad speak, he said. "Why,
for God's sake Margaret, that was Ann Egeland. She is always 'dressed to
the 9's".
Having known Ann for most of my life. One thing is certain. Ann may
well have always "dressed to the 9's, but she always was, and always
will be, a 10,.... in my book.
Pat and I, and our entire family wish to extent our most sincere
sympathies to the family of Anna C. Egeland. Her dash was long and
meaningful.
I am pleased her dash includes a part of me and my family.
It saddens me to share Anns obituary.
~~~ Anna Egeland
Anna C. Egeland, age 93 of Grafton passed away on Tuesday, February 26,
2008 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Anna C. Otto was born June
29, 1914 in Crystal ND the daughter of the late Carl W. and Philippine
(Reil) Otto. She grew up and attended school in Hoople, ND. She received
her Registered Nurse Degree from the Deaconess Hospital in Grafton, ND
in 1935. Anna worked at San Haven in Dunseith, ND prior to her
marriage to Iver Egeland on May 10, 1936 in Crookston, MN. The couple
made their home in Grafton where Ann worked as the Director of Nurses at
the Deaconess Hospital. She also worked at the Grafton Clinic and later
worked at the Unity Hospital in Grafton. In the later years she was the
Director of Volunteers at Unity Hospital.
Anna was a member of the Grafton Lutheran Church, where she sang in the
church choir and active with the WELCA. She was a member of the Grafton
American Legion Auxiliary and the Unity Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughters: Ina (Jerry) Raumin, Grafton, ND;
Sylvia "skippy" (John) Klava, White Bear Lake, MN; five
grandchildren: Nanci Raumin, Barbara Hills, Greg Raumin, Jon Klava and
Ann Gutteter, seven great grandchildren: Emily, Carly and Peter
Hills, Elizabeth & Britainey Gutteter, Samuel and Maxwell Raumin and
her sister Lila Miller of Vancouver, WA. She was preceded in death by
her parents, husband Iver on April 27, 1988, brothers John and Roy Otto
and sister Margaret Hoffman.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the
Grafton Lutheran Church, Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Thursday from
5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of
Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour
prior to the service. Interment will be at the Grafton Lutheran
Cemetery.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
Dare, to Care and Share.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Todays Gazette is brought to you, in part, with a WONDERFUL MEMORY.
---------------------------
The current temperature is 21
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 27/5
Normal H/L temp for this date is 27/9
============================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
============================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
---------------------------
Another new rumor hit the street this morning. That being Wally's
Budget Liquors has new owners. I heard it from a guy,... that heard it
from a guy,... "that really should know".
---------------------------
I must admit I didn't actually see the following article in the Herald
myself. Although I have received several notes with it and because it
hits both ventricles of my heart, I am going to share it and hope
someone will recognize the author and offer him a complete brain
transplant.
===== Who cares if they won by cheating? They're from GRAFTON. They came
from nowhere, and they'll be going nowhere after HS. Enjoy your moment,
guys. We'll see you in a few years on the beet farm. Tim A
Grand Forks, ND =====
>>>> I live in Grafton and have worked in and around beet fields, beet
farms and the beet industry in general for the majority of my life.
While doing so, I can say, with unequivocal certainty, I have never met
anyone that displayed the utter dramatic preponderance of ignorance Mr.
A did in his note. Congratulations Mr. A
------------------------------
My good friend Dr. Bob Harris (Roseau) has spent a lifetime around
hockey. Along with his heartfelt congratulations, he wrote the
following.
>>> Dear Gary
I read with great interest your comments on the recent state hockey
tournament. You are right on. I played and officiated for many
years and here's a tongue-in-cheek for you. I always told my new
partners that our goal was to call a game so well that we got a standing
ovation from the crowd and they didn't even know who won the game.
But I know how it really is after calling hundreds of games at all
levels including both state tourneys. There will always be criticisms
of the officials from the stands -- but it is extremely rare when the
scoreboard doesn't correctly identify the winner. Some of my most
memorable challenges were the games we called in Grafton between the
"Spoilers" and the city teams from the south. I read enough about
Grafton now so as to almost feel like an adopted ex-resident. Thanks
for the news.
Dr Bob <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Bob.
----------------------------
My mail box is plump full of frustrations about the negative comments
of the hockey tournament. I am very pleased to share the following
message from the desk of Grafton's honorable Mayor, Todd Burianek. He
wrote: >>>
Gary
If it's worth anything, here's my take on the Championship Game.
We won the game. We are the Champions. We are the best team in North
Dakota.
End of story, though I'd note that at times we controlled the play so
well I could have sworn we had six guys on the ice!!!!
I also want you (and your readers) to know that this State Championship
team was not only a champion on the ice but off as well. They, along
with the Grafton Boys Basketball Team and the Grafton Girls Basketball
Team are Scholar Athletes a designation they achieved by maintaining a
Team GPA of 3.2 or better.
As we celebrate that victory on the ice let's also celebrate their
excellence in the classroom.
Thanks boys for making the people of Grafton, Park River, Drayton, Minto
and all parts in between very proud of you.
Todd Burianek <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Todd. It is
refreshing to see that significant athletic and scholastic abilities can
go hand in hand, and, even more refreshing when we standup in unison and
congratulate our students achievements in front the the whole world.
Or so it seems to me.
-----------------------------
MEMORIES, are often those simple little things that give reason, and
value to life.
I remember the first time I ever heard the term, "dressed to the 9's".
I can even remember the place and the circumstances upon which I heard
it.
I was in the garage of the flower shop, polishing the 51 Ford Woody,
when Margaret Knutson came back and said, "That women always dresses so
beautiful." Of course she was speaking of the lady in the flower shop. A
few minutes later, dad come in the back room and Margaret said the same
thing, once again, to dad.
Then, as effortlessly as I have ever heard dad speak, he said. "Why,
for God's sake Margaret, that was Ann Egeland. She is always 'dressed to
the 9's".
Having known Ann for most of my life. One thing is certain. Ann may
well have always "dressed to the 9's, but she always was, and always
will be, a 10,.... in my book.
Pat and I, and our entire family wish to extent our most sincere
sympathies to the family of Anna C. Egeland. Her dash was long and
meaningful.
I am pleased her dash includes a part of me and my family.
It saddens me to share Anns obituary.
~~~ Anna Egeland
Anna C. Egeland, age 93 of Grafton passed away on Tuesday, February 26,
2008 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Anna C. Otto was born June
29, 1914 in Crystal ND the daughter of the late Carl W. and Philippine
(Reil) Otto. She grew up and attended school in Hoople, ND. She received
her Registered Nurse Degree from the Deaconess Hospital in Grafton, ND
in 1935. Anna worked at San Haven in Dunseith, ND prior to her
marriage to Iver Egeland on May 10, 1936 in Crookston, MN. The couple
made their home in Grafton where Ann worked as the Director of Nurses at
the Deaconess Hospital. She also worked at the Grafton Clinic and later
worked at the Unity Hospital in Grafton. In the later years she was the
Director of Volunteers at Unity Hospital.
Anna was a member of the Grafton Lutheran Church, where she sang in the
church choir and active with the WELCA. She was a member of the Grafton
American Legion Auxiliary and the Unity Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughters: Ina (Jerry) Raumin, Grafton, ND;
Sylvia "skippy" (John) Klava, White Bear Lake, MN; five
grandchildren: Nanci Raumin, Barbara Hills, Greg Raumin, Jon Klava and
Ann Gutteter, seven great grandchildren: Emily, Carly and Peter
Hills, Elizabeth & Britainey Gutteter, Samuel and Maxwell Raumin and
her sister Lila Miller of Vancouver, WA. She was preceded in death by
her parents, husband Iver on April 27, 1988, brothers John and Roy Otto
and sister Margaret Hoffman.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the
Grafton Lutheran Church, Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Thursday from
5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of
Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour
prior to the service. Interment will be at the Grafton Lutheran
Cemetery.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
Dare, to Care and Share.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
February 26, 2008 - Tuesday
------------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you, with highest regards to all the
unfortunate individuals charge with the responsibility of officiating
high school sports.
------------------------
The current temperature is 6
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 21/7
Normal H/L temp for this date is 26/9
We haven't received quite enough snow to make snow cones for a
small picnic.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-------------------------
Even though the Grand Forks Herald, and other area news media, "appear"
to be doing everything in their power to diminish the actual end result
of last weekends North Dakota High School State Hockey Tournament by
"fostering the fodder" of a group of frustrated athletic supporters. I
truly do not believe it is the personal intention of those reporters to
denigrate the members of either team involved.
Unfortunately, by allowing such fodder to fester, I suspect in the
interest of news, that is precisely what is happening.
The facts will, first and foremost,... final and forever, remain the
same. The world of could'a, would'a should'a individuals is best suited
to the tournaments of chess and checkers.
The officials that were given the responsibility to officiate the game,
did so to the very best of their ability. Although most would agree that
throughout the entire game, various infractions, on both sides, were
intentionally "overlooked". All in the interest, I'm told, of letting
the players decide the outcome of the championship event.
Unfortunately, these facts, left to the pessimist's and those suffering
from paranoia will continue to churn negativity into frustration for
several years to come.
Everyone seems to agree that the two teams fighting for this years
title did in fact belong there. The contest was played in the exact same
manner (some would argue even better) than any of there early season
encounters.
So,... one final time. I would like to extend my sincere
congratulations to the Red River High School "Roughriders" Organization
for their truly outstanding performance, throughout the season and
especially during the Championship game. AND, my heartfelt
congratulations goes out to the Grafton - Park River High School
"Spoilers".
The 2008 State Hockey Champions.
--------------------------
One of our Gazette Family members shared the following
"tongue-in-cheek", comment on the final game. >>>>
"I still think it was a Norwegian power play." It was a great game!
---------------------------
The mention of hockey gave Lloyd reason to share the following
thoughts. >>>>
Gary:
Thanks, as always, for the Gazette. I know few of the souls in Grafton
but your writing about them makes them real. As a married-into-member of
Roseau I know of the thrill of the hockey tournaments and the wonder of
winning. Brother-in-law Bob (Harris) who helped make a name for Roseau
in their first Minnesota state championship in 1946 and his sister Nancy
who developed the concept of Power Skating for hockey players attest to
the involvement of my wife's family in the the American version of the
Canadian sport. And here is a modest North Dakota community making its
presence felt in a greater part of the state.
My hat is off to you. May you continue to prosper and win.
Lloyd W. Hanson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Lloyd. As
often as not, the true "contest" in high school sports takes place,
after the events are over.
Or so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I am deeply saddened to report the passing of Ann (Mrs. Iver)
Egeland 93. Funeral arrangements are pending.
I will share those arrangements as soon as they become available.
------------------------------
$32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
It's that time of the year again when "everyone" has the opportunity
to participate in the Grafton Youth Hockey "MEGA
RAFFLE".
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV.
=== I won the ATV last year {:-) ===
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider
last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest.
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned
if I know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get
a ticket if you want one. That will help our youth hockey program be as
good as it can be. And,... my grandson and I,... will be very pleased as
well.
===========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
===========================
"When memories are never shared, history has no meaning."
Or so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Todays Gazette is brought to you, with highest regards to all the
unfortunate individuals charge with the responsibility of officiating
high school sports.
------------------------
The current temperature is 6
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 21/7
Normal H/L temp for this date is 26/9
We haven't received quite enough snow to make snow cones for a
small picnic.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-------------------------
Even though the Grand Forks Herald, and other area news media, "appear"
to be doing everything in their power to diminish the actual end result
of last weekends North Dakota High School State Hockey Tournament by
"fostering the fodder" of a group of frustrated athletic supporters. I
truly do not believe it is the personal intention of those reporters to
denigrate the members of either team involved.
Unfortunately, by allowing such fodder to fester, I suspect in the
interest of news, that is precisely what is happening.
The facts will, first and foremost,... final and forever, remain the
same. The world of could'a, would'a should'a individuals is best suited
to the tournaments of chess and checkers.
The officials that were given the responsibility to officiate the game,
did so to the very best of their ability. Although most would agree that
throughout the entire game, various infractions, on both sides, were
intentionally "overlooked". All in the interest, I'm told, of letting
the players decide the outcome of the championship event.
Unfortunately, these facts, left to the pessimist's and those suffering
from paranoia will continue to churn negativity into frustration for
several years to come.
Everyone seems to agree that the two teams fighting for this years
title did in fact belong there. The contest was played in the exact same
manner (some would argue even better) than any of there early season
encounters.
So,... one final time. I would like to extend my sincere
congratulations to the Red River High School "Roughriders" Organization
for their truly outstanding performance, throughout the season and
especially during the Championship game. AND, my heartfelt
congratulations goes out to the Grafton - Park River High School
"Spoilers".
The 2008 State Hockey Champions.
--------------------------
One of our Gazette Family members shared the following
"tongue-in-cheek", comment on the final game. >>>>
"I still think it was a Norwegian power play." It was a great game!
---------------------------
The mention of hockey gave Lloyd reason to share the following
thoughts. >>>>
Gary:
Thanks, as always, for the Gazette. I know few of the souls in Grafton
but your writing about them makes them real. As a married-into-member of
Roseau I know of the thrill of the hockey tournaments and the wonder of
winning. Brother-in-law Bob (Harris) who helped make a name for Roseau
in their first Minnesota state championship in 1946 and his sister Nancy
who developed the concept of Power Skating for hockey players attest to
the involvement of my wife's family in the the American version of the
Canadian sport. And here is a modest North Dakota community making its
presence felt in a greater part of the state.
My hat is off to you. May you continue to prosper and win.
Lloyd W. Hanson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Lloyd. As
often as not, the true "contest" in high school sports takes place,
after the events are over.
Or so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I am deeply saddened to report the passing of Ann (Mrs. Iver)
Egeland 93. Funeral arrangements are pending.
I will share those arrangements as soon as they become available.
------------------------------
$32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
It's that time of the year again when "everyone" has the opportunity
to participate in the Grafton Youth Hockey "MEGA
RAFFLE".
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV.
=== I won the ATV last year {:-) ===
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider
last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest.
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned
if I know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get
a ticket if you want one. That will help our youth hockey program be as
good as it can be. And,... my grandson and I,... will be very pleased as
well.
===========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
===========================
"When memories are never shared, history has no meaning."
Or so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Monday, February 25, 2008
February 25, 2008 - Monday
Todays Gazette is brought to you, by the young men and women that make
up the 2008 Grafton - Park River Spoilers Hockey team. This years North
Dakota State High School Hockey Champions!!!
-----------------------
The current temperature is 18.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 32/2
Normal H/L temp for this date is 26/8
It was 65 degrees on this date in 1958
===========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
===========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Although the Spoilers hockey team certainly has been at, or near, the
top of their game the past few days. Unfortunately, both members of the
Gazette household couldn't say the same. Both Pat and I were looking
forward to attending the State Hockey Tournaments this past weekend, as
we have for the past several years.
As it turned out, sinus infection, a runny nose, swollen hands and
feet, sore joints and muscles, headaches, and, the general feeling of
being hit by a Mack truck made the decision to stay home and listen to
the games on KXPO Radio much easier.
Okay, I'll admit, we actually did "watch" the semi and final game on
television Channel 11. There television coverage of the tournament was
super. I must admit however, at our house at least, while we were
"watching" channel 11, we were "listening" to the voice broadcast on
KXPO. Thanks a million to the KXPO Radio organization for putting
together a fantastic hockey broadcast team.
I won't waste your time with all the specifics of the tournament. The
Grand Forks Herald has already done a fabulous job of that. And, I
suspect the Walsh County Record and Walsh County Press will cover them
in this weeks editions as well.
Let it suffice to say that the Grafton - Park River Spoilers hockey
team, comprised of players and fans from several area communities and
schools, celebrated the 3 to 2 title win Saturday night. It was evident
from the initial face-off that both teams already had one hand on the
first place trophy.
Both teams displayed the kind of spirit, teamwork, and tenacity
required to win a State Championship title.
In the spirit and tradition of high school sportsmanship, I extend my
heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to the members of the
Roughriders and Spoilers teams for providing me one of the best North
Dakota State High School Hockey Tournaments I can remember.
I might also add, it appears - on television anyway - that all of the
Red River Roughrider players could be of Scandinavian decent.
How else, I wonder, could one explain the fact that every single
Roughrider player was blonde?
As always happens, when the youth of our little community excel. We
bring out all the emergency equipment possible to me them and escort
them back to town.
And,.. so it was this year. Pat and I were parked in front of Grafton
Auto Electric along hiway 17 waiting for the team. By 1:15 pm cars were
lined up on both sides of the street for many blocks, some with signs
some flashing lights and many cars packed with school age kids waving
banners while many more were standing on the curb patiently waiting for
"our" team to arrive.
Then,.... we could see flashing lights on the edge of town. At first it
looked like it would be another "normal" hero's welcome. Dozens of
lights flashing, sirens and horns blaring, people waving and
cheering,.... and then,.. then, the bus carrying to hockey team stopped.
At first I wondered why, then I noticed a couple high school students in
the middle of the street. What in the heck are they doing there,??? I
asked Pat. She said can't you see? They're sweeping the street for their
new State Champions.
WOW,... now that's a tender touch if I've ever seen one.
As the boys passed by I was blowing my horn and waving and, and,...
thanking God that everyone in that bus, and everyone waiting for that
bus represents our community in a way that not only makes us proud. They
are showing the men and women in uniform, all around the world, that
their efforts have not been in vain.
--------------------------
Not long ago I wrote about the "little" house on Summit Avenue that was
moved out to make room for additional space for a greenhouse and storage
building. I also mentioned several of it's previous tenants, including
Pat and I. I am really pleased Darlene decided to share the following.
Dear Gary,
I do have to share this with you since your information made more
memories possible for my family. On Groundhog Day we celebrated my mom's
96th birthday. The siblings who lived in our Summit Ave. house in
Grafton gathered in a van to try to locate it. We did find it, and the
owner so kindly let us explore his now home. He is remodelling it, but
there was still enough left of the old rooms to remember what they once
were. I never though I would be in that house again when I said goodbye
to each room at about age 14. Thanks again for making it possible for us
to relive old memories.
Darlene Rogalla Dyrud <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Darlene. Aren't memories
wonderful?
-----------------------
Speaking of wonderful memories. I enjoyed reading in last weeks edition
of the Record, in the 50 years ago column.
Joe Birkeland, director of the Grafton Parade Band was handed a new
baton at the "Grafton Parade Band Family Night" party held at the social
room of the Grafton Lutheran Church, Leonard DeSautel made the
presentation. The baton was a gift from the chaperones, who accompanied
the band on the trip to Miami, Washington, and New York.
-------------------------
There is activity in and around the former Denny's Food Pride store.
The heat was turned up last week and already a few "service" vehicles
can be seen parked out front. It sure is great seeing the increased
activity at Western Plaza.
The new store Home of Economy is planning in the Western Plaza complex
will almost certainly add value to a persons trip to Grafton. Or so it
seems to me.
--------------------------
I'm not sure how many times I have mentioned the upcoming MEGA RAFFLE.
Graftons Area Youth Hockey Promotion.
However, just in case you did miss it before. Here it is again. {:-)
$32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when
"everyone" has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth
Hockey "MEGA RAFFLE".
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
(I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider
last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest.
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned
if I know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get
a ticket if you want one. That will help our youth hockey program be as
good as it can be. And,... my grandson and I,... will be very pleased as
well.
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"The key to success is not hearing what you want to hear. It's hearing
what you need to hear."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
up the 2008 Grafton - Park River Spoilers Hockey team. This years North
Dakota State High School Hockey Champions!!!
-----------------------
The current temperature is 18.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 32/2
Normal H/L temp for this date is 26/8
It was 65 degrees on this date in 1958
===========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
===========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Although the Spoilers hockey team certainly has been at, or near, the
top of their game the past few days. Unfortunately, both members of the
Gazette household couldn't say the same. Both Pat and I were looking
forward to attending the State Hockey Tournaments this past weekend, as
we have for the past several years.
As it turned out, sinus infection, a runny nose, swollen hands and
feet, sore joints and muscles, headaches, and, the general feeling of
being hit by a Mack truck made the decision to stay home and listen to
the games on KXPO Radio much easier.
Okay, I'll admit, we actually did "watch" the semi and final game on
television Channel 11. There television coverage of the tournament was
super. I must admit however, at our house at least, while we were
"watching" channel 11, we were "listening" to the voice broadcast on
KXPO. Thanks a million to the KXPO Radio organization for putting
together a fantastic hockey broadcast team.
I won't waste your time with all the specifics of the tournament. The
Grand Forks Herald has already done a fabulous job of that. And, I
suspect the Walsh County Record and Walsh County Press will cover them
in this weeks editions as well.
Let it suffice to say that the Grafton - Park River Spoilers hockey
team, comprised of players and fans from several area communities and
schools, celebrated the 3 to 2 title win Saturday night. It was evident
from the initial face-off that both teams already had one hand on the
first place trophy.
Both teams displayed the kind of spirit, teamwork, and tenacity
required to win a State Championship title.
In the spirit and tradition of high school sportsmanship, I extend my
heartfelt appreciation and congratulations to the members of the
Roughriders and Spoilers teams for providing me one of the best North
Dakota State High School Hockey Tournaments I can remember.
I might also add, it appears - on television anyway - that all of the
Red River Roughrider players could be of Scandinavian decent.
How else, I wonder, could one explain the fact that every single
Roughrider player was blonde?
As always happens, when the youth of our little community excel. We
bring out all the emergency equipment possible to me them and escort
them back to town.
And,.. so it was this year. Pat and I were parked in front of Grafton
Auto Electric along hiway 17 waiting for the team. By 1:15 pm cars were
lined up on both sides of the street for many blocks, some with signs
some flashing lights and many cars packed with school age kids waving
banners while many more were standing on the curb patiently waiting for
"our" team to arrive.
Then,.... we could see flashing lights on the edge of town. At first it
looked like it would be another "normal" hero's welcome. Dozens of
lights flashing, sirens and horns blaring, people waving and
cheering,.... and then,.. then, the bus carrying to hockey team stopped.
At first I wondered why, then I noticed a couple high school students in
the middle of the street. What in the heck are they doing there,??? I
asked Pat. She said can't you see? They're sweeping the street for their
new State Champions.
WOW,... now that's a tender touch if I've ever seen one.
As the boys passed by I was blowing my horn and waving and, and,...
thanking God that everyone in that bus, and everyone waiting for that
bus represents our community in a way that not only makes us proud. They
are showing the men and women in uniform, all around the world, that
their efforts have not been in vain.
--------------------------
Not long ago I wrote about the "little" house on Summit Avenue that was
moved out to make room for additional space for a greenhouse and storage
building. I also mentioned several of it's previous tenants, including
Pat and I. I am really pleased Darlene decided to share the following.
Dear Gary,
I do have to share this with you since your information made more
memories possible for my family. On Groundhog Day we celebrated my mom's
96th birthday. The siblings who lived in our Summit Ave. house in
Grafton gathered in a van to try to locate it. We did find it, and the
owner so kindly let us explore his now home. He is remodelling it, but
there was still enough left of the old rooms to remember what they once
were. I never though I would be in that house again when I said goodbye
to each room at about age 14. Thanks again for making it possible for us
to relive old memories.
Darlene Rogalla Dyrud <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Darlene. Aren't memories
wonderful?
-----------------------
Speaking of wonderful memories. I enjoyed reading in last weeks edition
of the Record, in the 50 years ago column.
Joe Birkeland, director of the Grafton Parade Band was handed a new
baton at the "Grafton Parade Band Family Night" party held at the social
room of the Grafton Lutheran Church, Leonard DeSautel made the
presentation. The baton was a gift from the chaperones, who accompanied
the band on the trip to Miami, Washington, and New York.
-------------------------
There is activity in and around the former Denny's Food Pride store.
The heat was turned up last week and already a few "service" vehicles
can be seen parked out front. It sure is great seeing the increased
activity at Western Plaza.
The new store Home of Economy is planning in the Western Plaza complex
will almost certainly add value to a persons trip to Grafton. Or so it
seems to me.
--------------------------
I'm not sure how many times I have mentioned the upcoming MEGA RAFFLE.
Graftons Area Youth Hockey Promotion.
However, just in case you did miss it before. Here it is again. {:-)
$32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when
"everyone" has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth
Hockey "MEGA RAFFLE".
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
(I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider
last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest.
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned
if I know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get
a ticket if you want one. That will help our youth hockey program be as
good as it can be. And,... my grandson and I,... will be very pleased as
well.
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"The key to success is not hearing what you want to hear. It's hearing
what you need to hear."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
February 21, 2008 - Thursday
----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by, All the Fun You Can Have on Ice.
----------------------
The current temperature is -20
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 17/32
Normal H/L temp for this date is 25/6
The high on this date in 2000 was 49
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
The rumor of the building once occupied by Denny's Food Pride in
Grafton's Western Plaza getting a new tenant, has turned to fact. Home
of Economy WILL be moving there Grafton store into that facility in the
near future.
The move to Grafton's Western Plaza will be a significant improvement
in location for Home of Economy. The new building will also lend itself
to a much more user friendly atmosphere with a significant increase in
parking area as well.
------------------------
With Subway's proposed new home on Main Street. The possibility of a
brand new car wash, a new plumber moving to town and Home of Economy
moving their operation into the Western Plaza. And,.. we haven't even
heard, yet, where the BP coffee crowd will end up solving the problems
of the world.
Grafton truly is going and growing.
Or so it seems to me.
--------------------------
Have you ever wished you could be on one of those big Hollywood Game
Shows. The Sieben girls did. >>>>
Hi Gary,
The Sieben girls were all together for the past few days in California.
Helen, Janelle, Beth & I were enjoying some R&R in weather that was
about 30-40 degrees warmer than Grafton. Janelle & Beth decided to
try get on the Price Is Right and were successful!! Beth (Smith) got
on stage and ended up winning over $18,000 worth of merchandise
including one of the showcases. She greeted her 3 daughters in Valley
City on the show. It will be aired on March 14. It has been lots of
excitement for all of us. We talked a lot about Grafton and still
agree it was a great place to grow up!! Thanks for your news - I
really enjoy it and it brings me "home" when I read it. I agree that
the girls' basketball team should be mentioned more -- my sister-in-law,
Laurie, is the coach. Good luck to them!!
Thanks again,
Debbie (Sieben) Robinson
Charlotte, NC <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Debbie. We
will all be watching the Price is Right on March 14, for "one of our
own".
---------------------------
George shared the following comments about the World Curling Tournament
coming soon to the Ralph in Grand Forks.
George wrote; >>>
Gary, thank you for including the information on the World Curling
event in the SHIVERCITY GAZETTE. I have had several volunteers call
because of your newsletter!!! Tickets for the full event run from $149
to $500. The volunteer gets into all the draws and can meet players,
sponsors' and rub shoulders during some of the draws, and, get a jacket
all only $50. Seriously though, I think having the World Curling
Championship is a great event for the area and hope that many of
Grafton's and the region's former state/national champions show up with
their jacket/sweaters to display their patches. Grafton and the area
have a lot to be proud of. Still could use a couple of volunteers if
anyone is interested / although we could cover with volunteers we
already have -
George & Diane Cox <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing George.
It sure is wonderful knowing that my little compendium of babble can
serve some small purpose.
--------------------------
Although we are little more than half way through celebrating "Raumin
Gone" here at home. According to the 50 years ago column in the Record.
Pvt. Gerald C. Raumin became the 15th recruit for the Grafton's Army
National Guard Unit. The recruit was sent to the six month active duty
training program at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. The article didn't mention if
Gerald returned a pvt. or, a General. However, it doesn't take more than
one cup of coffee at Granny's to find out Gerry learned how to take
charge,.. somewhere.
Or so it seems to me.
--------------------------
Welcome to the Gazette family Julie. You now have your very own
"personal" copy.
--------------------------
$32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when
"everyone" has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth
Hockey "MEGA RAFFLE".
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
(I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider
last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest.
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned
if I know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get
as many tickets as you want. That will help our youth hockey program be
as good as it can be. And, my grandson and I,... will be very pleased.
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"Caring is sharing."
Write if you can, call if you can
Todays Gazette is brought to you by, All the Fun You Can Have on Ice.
----------------------
The current temperature is -20
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 17/32
Normal H/L temp for this date is 25/6
The high on this date in 2000 was 49
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
The rumor of the building once occupied by Denny's Food Pride in
Grafton's Western Plaza getting a new tenant, has turned to fact. Home
of Economy WILL be moving there Grafton store into that facility in the
near future.
The move to Grafton's Western Plaza will be a significant improvement
in location for Home of Economy. The new building will also lend itself
to a much more user friendly atmosphere with a significant increase in
parking area as well.
------------------------
With Subway's proposed new home on Main Street. The possibility of a
brand new car wash, a new plumber moving to town and Home of Economy
moving their operation into the Western Plaza. And,.. we haven't even
heard, yet, where the BP coffee crowd will end up solving the problems
of the world.
Grafton truly is going and growing.
Or so it seems to me.
--------------------------
Have you ever wished you could be on one of those big Hollywood Game
Shows. The Sieben girls did. >>>>
Hi Gary,
The Sieben girls were all together for the past few days in California.
Helen, Janelle, Beth & I were enjoying some R&R in weather that was
about 30-40 degrees warmer than Grafton. Janelle & Beth decided to
try get on the Price Is Right and were successful!! Beth (Smith) got
on stage and ended up winning over $18,000 worth of merchandise
including one of the showcases. She greeted her 3 daughters in Valley
City on the show. It will be aired on March 14. It has been lots of
excitement for all of us. We talked a lot about Grafton and still
agree it was a great place to grow up!! Thanks for your news - I
really enjoy it and it brings me "home" when I read it. I agree that
the girls' basketball team should be mentioned more -- my sister-in-law,
Laurie, is the coach. Good luck to them!!
Thanks again,
Debbie (Sieben) Robinson
Charlotte, NC <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Debbie. We
will all be watching the Price is Right on March 14, for "one of our
own".
---------------------------
George shared the following comments about the World Curling Tournament
coming soon to the Ralph in Grand Forks.
George wrote; >>>
Gary, thank you for including the information on the World Curling
event in the SHIVERCITY GAZETTE. I have had several volunteers call
because of your newsletter!!! Tickets for the full event run from $149
to $500. The volunteer gets into all the draws and can meet players,
sponsors' and rub shoulders during some of the draws, and, get a jacket
all only $50. Seriously though, I think having the World Curling
Championship is a great event for the area and hope that many of
Grafton's and the region's former state/national champions show up with
their jacket/sweaters to display their patches. Grafton and the area
have a lot to be proud of. Still could use a couple of volunteers if
anyone is interested / although we could cover with volunteers we
already have -
George & Diane Cox <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing George.
It sure is wonderful knowing that my little compendium of babble can
serve some small purpose.
--------------------------
Although we are little more than half way through celebrating "Raumin
Gone" here at home. According to the 50 years ago column in the Record.
Pvt. Gerald C. Raumin became the 15th recruit for the Grafton's Army
National Guard Unit. The recruit was sent to the six month active duty
training program at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. The article didn't mention if
Gerald returned a pvt. or, a General. However, it doesn't take more than
one cup of coffee at Granny's to find out Gerry learned how to take
charge,.. somewhere.
Or so it seems to me.
--------------------------
Welcome to the Gazette family Julie. You now have your very own
"personal" copy.
--------------------------
$32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when
"everyone" has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth
Hockey "MEGA RAFFLE".
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
(I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider
last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest.
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned
if I know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get
as many tickets as you want. That will help our youth hockey program be
as good as it can be. And, my grandson and I,... will be very pleased.
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"Caring is sharing."
Write if you can, call if you can
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
February 20, 2008 - Wednesday
----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you from 40 miles North of a daily
paper.
----------------------
The current temperature is -31.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was -8/-26
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/6
The high no this date in 2000 was 51 degrees above. Todays record low
of 31 degrees beats the -30 posted in 1939.
=========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
=========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
By now, it shouldn't be a secret that I'm not one of the areas most
astute members of the athletic community. Most of the time I have to
wait for the radio announcer to tell me when a hockey game has to go
into extra innings,... and why. I'm not even always certain how many
periods there are in a football game.
However, from time to time I have mentioned the results, as I
understand them, of a hockey game or two. And, albeit less often, other
games where physical and mental dexterity plays a part in the outcome.
Anyway, with all that in mind (or not) I received the following note
suggesting that I might reevalute my position. It said, >>> "Don't you
think you should give equal time to the Grafton Girls Basketball team
that just won the district 4 championships? Also the boys basketball is
the number 1 seed in the district also. Hockey is not the only sport in
Grafton that should be recognized." <<<<
Now then, since I received this note, a few days ago, several area
athletic events have transpired. And, in the interest of "equal time" I
have not mentioned any of them,...... equally.
The fact is, the Grand Forks Herald and the Walsh County Record both do
a much better, more in depth job of reporting those events than I can
anyway. Assuming of course, that someone remembers to let them know.
However, three things I will always remember, relative to an athletic
event, I learned from my brother-in-law Ken Demester. Ken once told me
that without, proper preparation, proper conditioning, and proper
attitude going into an event. You will be competing with yourself,....
as well as your adversary.
I have since translated a portion of the "proper Attitude" to mean
"anger management".
--------------------------
It'll cost most folks around Grafton $3.10 a gallon for the liquid
from the land of the Sand Ranchers. I'm guessing the oil refinery fire
in Texas will add even more upside pressure to that number.
---------------------------
Speaking of gas. It sounds like Grafton will have another sailboat fuel
storage facility in the Western Plaza complex. Denny's Food Pride, Dr
Scheflo's Clinic and Curves (move it and lose it) are already full of
sailboat fuel. The latest "rumor" has the Subway Sandwich folks moving
into the BP Gas station on the corner of Hill Avenue and Hiway 17.
No word yet on where the "BP free coffee oasis" will be moving to.
However, the car wash will likely end up north of the present Simonson
Station Store.
Speaking of North, that's probably where the BP coffee pot will end up.
At the station on the north end of town I mean. Jet oil already keeps
their bulk oil truck there and it wouldn't take much to turn the heat up
a little and plug in a coffee pot.
And to think some folks were wondering what the heck Pete Simonson
wanted the BP gas station for. Especially when everyone already knew
that BP was pulling all of there stations out of this area.
Well,..... now we all know. It is a fantastic spot, for a Subway. We
wish them well,.... and, it will do well. Or so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
$ 32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when
"everyone" has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth
Hockey MEGA RAFFLE.
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
( I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider
last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest 5th prize is a giant flat
screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned
if I know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get
as many tickets as you want. That will help our youth hockey program be
as good as it can be. And, my grandson and I will be very pleased
++++
Thanks a million Loren and Harvey. I received your Checks in yesterdays
mail. John, yours must still be on the way.
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"Real friends are those who, when you feel you've made a fool of
yourself, don't feel you've done a permanent job."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Todays Gazette is being brought to you from 40 miles North of a daily
paper.
----------------------
The current temperature is -31.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was -8/-26
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/6
The high no this date in 2000 was 51 degrees above. Todays record low
of 31 degrees beats the -30 posted in 1939.
=========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
=========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
By now, it shouldn't be a secret that I'm not one of the areas most
astute members of the athletic community. Most of the time I have to
wait for the radio announcer to tell me when a hockey game has to go
into extra innings,... and why. I'm not even always certain how many
periods there are in a football game.
However, from time to time I have mentioned the results, as I
understand them, of a hockey game or two. And, albeit less often, other
games where physical and mental dexterity plays a part in the outcome.
Anyway, with all that in mind (or not) I received the following note
suggesting that I might reevalute my position. It said, >>> "Don't you
think you should give equal time to the Grafton Girls Basketball team
that just won the district 4 championships? Also the boys basketball is
the number 1 seed in the district also. Hockey is not the only sport in
Grafton that should be recognized." <<<<
Now then, since I received this note, a few days ago, several area
athletic events have transpired. And, in the interest of "equal time" I
have not mentioned any of them,...... equally.
The fact is, the Grand Forks Herald and the Walsh County Record both do
a much better, more in depth job of reporting those events than I can
anyway. Assuming of course, that someone remembers to let them know.
However, three things I will always remember, relative to an athletic
event, I learned from my brother-in-law Ken Demester. Ken once told me
that without, proper preparation, proper conditioning, and proper
attitude going into an event. You will be competing with yourself,....
as well as your adversary.
I have since translated a portion of the "proper Attitude" to mean
"anger management".
--------------------------
It'll cost most folks around Grafton $3.10 a gallon for the liquid
from the land of the Sand Ranchers. I'm guessing the oil refinery fire
in Texas will add even more upside pressure to that number.
---------------------------
Speaking of gas. It sounds like Grafton will have another sailboat fuel
storage facility in the Western Plaza complex. Denny's Food Pride, Dr
Scheflo's Clinic and Curves (move it and lose it) are already full of
sailboat fuel. The latest "rumor" has the Subway Sandwich folks moving
into the BP Gas station on the corner of Hill Avenue and Hiway 17.
No word yet on where the "BP free coffee oasis" will be moving to.
However, the car wash will likely end up north of the present Simonson
Station Store.
Speaking of North, that's probably where the BP coffee pot will end up.
At the station on the north end of town I mean. Jet oil already keeps
their bulk oil truck there and it wouldn't take much to turn the heat up
a little and plug in a coffee pot.
And to think some folks were wondering what the heck Pete Simonson
wanted the BP gas station for. Especially when everyone already knew
that BP was pulling all of there stations out of this area.
Well,..... now we all know. It is a fantastic spot, for a Subway. We
wish them well,.... and, it will do well. Or so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
$ 32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when
"everyone" has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth
Hockey MEGA RAFFLE.
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
( I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower. (H. Dale Aasand won the Rider
last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest 5th prize is a giant flat
screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super dinner is included with every
ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is
764 Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned
if I know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get
as many tickets as you want. That will help our youth hockey program be
as good as it can be. And, my grandson and I will be very pleased
++++
Thanks a million Loren and Harvey. I received your Checks in yesterdays
mail. John, yours must still be on the way.
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"Real friends are those who, when you feel you've made a fool of
yourself, don't feel you've done a permanent job."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Friday, February 15, 2008
February 15, 2008 - Friday
Early Edition
-----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you, by Grafton's New Assistant Police
Chief,
==== Captain Steve Kliniske ====
-----------------------
The current temperature is -13
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/3
Even our local weather folks are saying we can expect temperatures to
warm up,..... sometime.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
Effective January 1 of this year. Lieutenant Steve Kliniske was awarded
the rank of Captain in the Grafton Police Department. Steve was also
promoted to the position of Assistant Police Chief at that time.
Police officer Slade Herfindahl was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant
in the Grafton Police Department effective January 1 as well.
Congratulations Steve and Slade for your well deserved promotions. My
heartfelt thanks to you both, and, to all of the members of "our" local
law enforcement organization. For making "our" community a much safer
place to live.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did I mention the The Grafton - Park River Spoilers opened up a 55
gallon drum of butt whoopen on the West Fargo Packers Thursday night?
The score was 5 to 0 at the final buzzer.
It was a good game, primarily because we won, not necessarily because
of the way it was played. Grafton committed way to many penalties for a
team that hopes to win this years North Dakota State High School Hockey
Tournament.
Or so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm not sure what to make of the following. I guess time and the
Mayor's Committee on Economic Development will tell. Anyway, according
to the latest edition of the Walsh County Record, (if you don't
subscribe to it, you should) the former Getz Drug building, once filled
with a trainload of pipe dreams and pie-in-the-sky ideas by an
organization called EKATTA's. Has it seems all turned to bull excrement.
Not to worry, however, as Gail Martinson of Data Dynamics, is
interested in the upper level for of the building for her business. Gail
you, might remember, was the primary drive behind Shenanigans (as well
as Monty). And, again according to the Record, she (Gail) would like to
add a restaurant to the main level.
WOW, a restaurant back on main street again. What would Stan Wysocki,
Al Zinke, Dave Klava, Bert Sando, Jack Givens or Lester Mielke and
Tommie Greenwood say to that, I wonder?
---------------------------
Often I have mentioned the fact that the Gazette, IS NOT intended to
function as a "newspaper". Rather, it is to exchange ideas, thoughts,
feelings and general information much the same as one would experience
around the dinning room table or lunch counter with a group of friends.
To be able to openly admit that we (certainly me) are normal people
doing everything we can to end or lives with a dash our family and
friends will be proud of. To be willing to admit that sometimes along
the way, we will not always be perfect and that we might stumble a bit.
(boy that's an understatement for me)
The following note is a perfect example of caring and sharing. Ruth
wrote. >>>>
Hi Gary:
Jeepers I did a terrible thing. you have me in your mailing list
as -- -- -- -- -- --. I put you into my junk mail message box by
accident so you need to take me off your list and I will send you a note
at this address to get on your mailing list again. I am behind in my
reading of your neat "stories".
Thank you for nice article about Smokey Rawlins, He was a gentlemen
in all respects. Many years ago we went out a few times -- nice story
about how we got together!! Sorry to hear about Irene Bjerke's
passing. She was a good friend to my Mom and I visited with her a
few times on occasion even after my Mom died.
I was happy when you reported "my house" had been sold. Nice to know
it will have someone living in it again.
Keep up the good work, like so many others, I enjoy reading about
friends and citizens in dear old Grafton.
Toni (Ruth) Ringsak Glover <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Ruth. The fact is, most of the "stuff" I write seems to work
well,........ in the junk mail box.
------------------------
I was pleased with the response to the MEGA RAFFLE in yesterdays
Gazette.
$ 32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when
"everyone" has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth
Hockey MEGA RAFFLE.
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
( I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower.
(H. Dale Aasand won the Rider last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super meal dinner is included with
every ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is 764
Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned if I
know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get as
many tickets as you want. That will help our youth hockey program be as
good as it can be.
---------------------------
I was doing a little research in the Gazette Library last night and
have decided that, what's his name?, the famous baseball pitcher, was
simply trying to throw the boys in congress a curve ball, covered with
bull excrement, the other day.
===========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
===========================
"If you don't play, you won't win. If you don't win,.... you lose."
Or so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
-----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you, by Grafton's New Assistant Police
Chief,
==== Captain Steve Kliniske ====
-----------------------
The current temperature is -13
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/3
Even our local weather folks are saying we can expect temperatures to
warm up,..... sometime.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
Effective January 1 of this year. Lieutenant Steve Kliniske was awarded
the rank of Captain in the Grafton Police Department. Steve was also
promoted to the position of Assistant Police Chief at that time.
Police officer Slade Herfindahl was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant
in the Grafton Police Department effective January 1 as well.
Congratulations Steve and Slade for your well deserved promotions. My
heartfelt thanks to you both, and, to all of the members of "our" local
law enforcement organization. For making "our" community a much safer
place to live.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did I mention the The Grafton - Park River Spoilers opened up a 55
gallon drum of butt whoopen on the West Fargo Packers Thursday night?
The score was 5 to 0 at the final buzzer.
It was a good game, primarily because we won, not necessarily because
of the way it was played. Grafton committed way to many penalties for a
team that hopes to win this years North Dakota State High School Hockey
Tournament.
Or so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm not sure what to make of the following. I guess time and the
Mayor's Committee on Economic Development will tell. Anyway, according
to the latest edition of the Walsh County Record, (if you don't
subscribe to it, you should) the former Getz Drug building, once filled
with a trainload of pipe dreams and pie-in-the-sky ideas by an
organization called EKATTA's. Has it seems all turned to bull excrement.
Not to worry, however, as Gail Martinson of Data Dynamics, is
interested in the upper level for of the building for her business. Gail
you, might remember, was the primary drive behind Shenanigans (as well
as Monty). And, again according to the Record, she (Gail) would like to
add a restaurant to the main level.
WOW, a restaurant back on main street again. What would Stan Wysocki,
Al Zinke, Dave Klava, Bert Sando, Jack Givens or Lester Mielke and
Tommie Greenwood say to that, I wonder?
---------------------------
Often I have mentioned the fact that the Gazette, IS NOT intended to
function as a "newspaper". Rather, it is to exchange ideas, thoughts,
feelings and general information much the same as one would experience
around the dinning room table or lunch counter with a group of friends.
To be able to openly admit that we (certainly me) are normal people
doing everything we can to end or lives with a dash our family and
friends will be proud of. To be willing to admit that sometimes along
the way, we will not always be perfect and that we might stumble a bit.
(boy that's an understatement for me)
The following note is a perfect example of caring and sharing. Ruth
wrote. >>>>
Hi Gary:
Jeepers I did a terrible thing. you have me in your mailing list
as -- -- -- -- -- --. I put you into my junk mail message box by
accident so you need to take me off your list and I will send you a note
at this address to get on your mailing list again. I am behind in my
reading of your neat "stories".
Thank you for nice article about Smokey Rawlins, He was a gentlemen
in all respects. Many years ago we went out a few times -- nice story
about how we got together!! Sorry to hear about Irene Bjerke's
passing. She was a good friend to my Mom and I visited with her a
few times on occasion even after my Mom died.
I was happy when you reported "my house" had been sold. Nice to know
it will have someone living in it again.
Keep up the good work, like so many others, I enjoy reading about
friends and citizens in dear old Grafton.
Toni (Ruth) Ringsak Glover <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Ruth. The fact is, most of the "stuff" I write seems to work
well,........ in the junk mail box.
------------------------
I was pleased with the response to the MEGA RAFFLE in yesterdays
Gazette.
$ 32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when
"everyone" has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth
Hockey MEGA RAFFLE.
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
( I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower.
(H. Dale Aasand won the Rider last year) 4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
++plus 35 additional prizes AND a super meal dinner is included with
every ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one
of the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill ($100) you have a 100
percent chance of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances
you would like to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the
very best it can be.
Please make checks payable to Grafton Youth Hockey. My address is 764
Birch Court, Grafton, ND 58237
OR you can call 701-520-1804. That's a cell number. I'll be darned if I
know who's, but I am sure of one thing. If you call it, you'll get as
many tickets as you want. That will help our youth hockey program be as
good as it can be.
---------------------------
I was doing a little research in the Gazette Library last night and
have decided that, what's his name?, the famous baseball pitcher, was
simply trying to throw the boys in congress a curve ball, covered with
bull excrement, the other day.
===========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
===========================
"If you don't play, you won't win. If you don't win,.... you lose."
Or so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
February 14, 2008 - Thursday
02/14/08 THURSDAY
----------------------
== HAPPY -- VALENTINES -- DAY ==
----------------------
The current temperature is -17.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 5/-5
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/3
The high on this date in 2002 was 40.
It is 89 degrees warmer on my recliner than it is in my hammock.
============================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
============================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
=== HAPPY - BIRTHDAY - BECCA ===
Becca's birthday was Wednesday, 2/13/08. Unfortunately, I didn't
receive the note in time for Wednesdays Gazette.
- _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - :-)
Over the past several years we have mentioned, and, members of "our"
Gazette family have participated in, numerous "benefits" for individuals
with specific needs. For that privilege I am very happy. It is even more
gratifying to hear from, or about, those individuals as time goes by.
I am pleased to share the following note and positive comments
regarding Becca Mattsons recovery.
Gary,
Just wanted to let you know that it is Becca Mattson's 18th birthday
today. She is the daughter of Steve and Elaine Mattson of West Fargo and
granddaughter of Alan Mattson. We just wanted to pass this along to you
because you helped us out so much last year when we did a benefit for
Becca ~ Thank You. She was in that terrible car accident and today she
is doing wonderful! Walking proud like she should be! She has had a
rough year this past year, but she is strong and determined and she is a
wonderful young woman. We are very proud to know her and proud of what
we accomplished for her. We couldn't have done it without all her loving
family and all the volunteers we had that night. Again, thanks Gary for
helping us out and keep up the good work on your dash.
Sarah Klava (Mapleton) & Karen Brown (West Fargo) <<<<
Thank you for your kind words Sarah & Karen. To be of help, even in a
small way, is truly an honor and a privilege. It strikes right at the
very core of "sharing and caring".
The satisfaction in knowing, what we do, helps us better appreciate,
why we do it. Or so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~ Don't cry because it's over; ~~~~
~~~ Smile because it happened ~~~
--------------------------
The Grafton Spoilers won the 1978 North Dakota State High School Hockey
tournament. Jeff Pederson was a member of that team and sent the
following note in that regard. >>>>
30 years ago! We will be honored at the championship game between
the 1st and 2nd periods! It seem like yesterday!! HA!
<<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Jeff. I gotta think 30
years, to a hockey player, feels almost as long as 1 afternoon in front
of the politicians in Washington does,..... to the most famous pitcher
in baseball.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Honestly,.. I Truly do Hope the best dad gum pitcher in baseball
history isn't Lying. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How long a minute is. Depends on what side of the bathroom door you're
on.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
$ 32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when "everyone"
has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth Hockey MEGA
RAFFLE.
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
( I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower.
(H. Dale Aasand won the Rider last year)
4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
plus 35 additional prizes AND a super meal ticket is included with
every ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one of
the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill you have a 100 percent chance
of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances you would like
to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the very best it can
be.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
"If you don't play, you won't win. If you don't win,.... you lose."
Or so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
----------------------
== HAPPY -- VALENTINES -- DAY ==
----------------------
The current temperature is -17.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 5/-5
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/3
The high on this date in 2002 was 40.
It is 89 degrees warmer on my recliner than it is in my hammock.
============================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
============================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
=== HAPPY - BIRTHDAY - BECCA ===
Becca's birthday was Wednesday, 2/13/08. Unfortunately, I didn't
receive the note in time for Wednesdays Gazette.
- _ - _ - _ - _ - _ - :-)
Over the past several years we have mentioned, and, members of "our"
Gazette family have participated in, numerous "benefits" for individuals
with specific needs. For that privilege I am very happy. It is even more
gratifying to hear from, or about, those individuals as time goes by.
I am pleased to share the following note and positive comments
regarding Becca Mattsons recovery.
Gary,
Just wanted to let you know that it is Becca Mattson's 18th birthday
today. She is the daughter of Steve and Elaine Mattson of West Fargo and
granddaughter of Alan Mattson. We just wanted to pass this along to you
because you helped us out so much last year when we did a benefit for
Becca ~ Thank You. She was in that terrible car accident and today she
is doing wonderful! Walking proud like she should be! She has had a
rough year this past year, but she is strong and determined and she is a
wonderful young woman. We are very proud to know her and proud of what
we accomplished for her. We couldn't have done it without all her loving
family and all the volunteers we had that night. Again, thanks Gary for
helping us out and keep up the good work on your dash.
Sarah Klava (Mapleton) & Karen Brown (West Fargo) <<<<
Thank you for your kind words Sarah & Karen. To be of help, even in a
small way, is truly an honor and a privilege. It strikes right at the
very core of "sharing and caring".
The satisfaction in knowing, what we do, helps us better appreciate,
why we do it. Or so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~ Don't cry because it's over; ~~~~
~~~ Smile because it happened ~~~
--------------------------
The Grafton Spoilers won the 1978 North Dakota State High School Hockey
tournament. Jeff Pederson was a member of that team and sent the
following note in that regard. >>>>
30 years ago! We will be honored at the championship game between
the 1st and 2nd periods! It seem like yesterday!! HA!
<<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Jeff. I gotta think 30
years, to a hockey player, feels almost as long as 1 afternoon in front
of the politicians in Washington does,..... to the most famous pitcher
in baseball.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Honestly,.. I Truly do Hope the best dad gum pitcher in baseball
history isn't Lying. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How long a minute is. Depends on what side of the bathroom door you're
on.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
$ 32,500 === $32,500 === $32.500
Speaking of benefits. It's that time of the year again when "everyone"
has the opportunity to participate in the Grafton Youth Hockey MEGA
RAFFLE.
1st prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson.
2nd prize is a 2008 Arctic Cat ATV
( I won the ATV last year)
3rd prize is a John Deere Riding mower.
(H. Dale Aasand won the Rider last year)
4th prize is a Napa Tool Chest
5th prize is a giant flat screen TV.
plus 35 additional prizes AND a super meal ticket is included with
every ticket.
$32.500 in cash and prizes, with 1 chance in 15 to win cash or one of
the prizes. The banquet dinner and drawing will be held on March 15,
2008.
(Need not be present to win.)
AND, for a mere one hundred dollar bill you have a 100 percent chance
of getting a ticket. Simply let me know how many chances you would like
to help Grafton's Youth Hockey organization become the very best it can
be.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
"If you don't play, you won't win. If you don't win,.... you lose."
Or so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
February 13, 2008 - Wednesday
----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in memory of IRENE BJERKE.
----------------------
The current temperature is -5 degrees.
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/3
It looks like we had another family of Snowfolks move in over
night. According to the forecast, the rest of their family is expected
later today and tonight.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
The following "thoughts" were shared by my good friend from Rocky
Point, Lloyd Hanson. >>>>
Subject: The APRON
Wow -- what memories this brings back!!!
Aprons
I don't think our kids know what an apron is.
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress
underneath, but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing
hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even
used for cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy
chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming
oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy
kids.
And when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot
wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas
had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen
from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how
much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her
apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will
replace that 'old-time apron' that served so many purposes.
Final Memory:
Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to
cool.
Her granddaughters set theirs on the window sill to thaw. <<< Thanks
a million for caring and sharing Lloyd. It is amazing how many wonderful
memories your story of aprons stirred up.
---------------------------
Don't buy a putter until you've had a chance to throw it.
----------------------------
Did you remember that Darrel Moe and Donna Markholt played the trombone
in the 1949 Tournament of Roses Parade. Al Johnson played baritone, Pat
Rasmussen played alto and Carl Egeland the bass. Duane Kravik, Elaine
Hove and Bud Bozum played cornets. While Jeanette Johnson, Joan Donelly,
Frank Bazal, Carol Watkins, Phillip Wralstad, Arlenn Thorstenson, and
Allen Scidmore completed the list of Clarinettists.
The "extra Guest" list included Mrs. Al Johnson, Mrs. Loren Anderson,
Mrs Frank Bazal, Mrs Oliver Kana, Mrs Carl Egeland, and Mrs. Leslie
Anderson.
AND,... there you have it. The complete list of those attending the
1949 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena California.
======= OR IS IT??? =======
-------------------------
I will answer the questions posed in the following note ASIH. (as soon
as I hear)
The question >>>> What if someone would want to order a Marvins Windows
Relay for Life cookbook? Could you find out if there is a mailing
address to request that a book be sent? And what would be the cost
of postage and taxes?
--------------------------
= (July 24, 1918 - February 11, 2008) =
Irene Bjerke, 89, of Grafton died Monday, February 11 at Unity Medical
Center in Grafton.
Memorial Services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, Feb. 14, at Grafton
Lutheran Church in Grafton with burial in the church cemetery. Friends
may call at the Barnes, Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel on Wednesday from
5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a 5:00 pm Prayer Service, and one hour prior
to services in the church. Irene G. Rasmussen was born, July 24, 1918 at
Sheldon, N. D. the daughter of Senius and Ella (Birke) Rasmussen. As a
child she moved with her family to Grafton where she received her
education. On June, 3, 1936 she married Almer Bjerke at Crookston, Mn.
They made their home in Grafton. After retirement they enjoyed spending
time at their place on Lake of the Woods. In 2006 Irene moved to the
Sunset Home where she enjoyed the staff and the residents. Almer died
September 1, 2007.
She was a member of Grafton Lutheran Church. Irene enjoyed refinishing
old furniture, antiques, auctions and yard sales. Her greatest love was
her family and she enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by
her children: Darlene (Ray) Dipple and Gary (Renee) Bjerke of Grafton.
David (Annie) Bjerke, Emerado, and Sue (Cal) Ferguson of Grafton. Nine
grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; sister, who Almer and
Irene had the honor to raise, Patricia Adrian of Davenport, Iowa;
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter,
Joann; husband, Almer; grandson, Scott Ferguson; sisters, Lorraine Van
Buranee, Donna Shea, Shirley Esparza, Adele Mulligan and Credola Hardin
and brothers, Robert Rasmussen and Cleve Rasmussen. The Barnes Family
Funeral Service, Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel of Grafton is assisting the
family with arrangements.
=========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
=========================
"Caring isn't sharing, until you've done them both at the same time."
====== REMEMBER: ======
EACH OF US IS A VITAL THREAD IN ANOTHER PERSON'S TAPESTRY;
OUR LIVES ARE WOVEN TOGETHER FOR A REASON.
One of the best things to hold onto in this world is a friend. (Rose
& Howard)
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in memory of IRENE BJERKE.
----------------------
The current temperature is -5 degrees.
Normal H/L temp for this date is 22/3
It looks like we had another family of Snowfolks move in over
night. According to the forecast, the rest of their family is expected
later today and tonight.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
The following "thoughts" were shared by my good friend from Rocky
Point, Lloyd Hanson. >>>>
Subject: The APRON
Wow -- what memories this brings back!!!
Aprons
I don't think our kids know what an apron is.
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress
underneath, but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing
hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even
used for cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy
chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming
oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy
kids.
And when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot
wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas
had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen
from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how
much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her
apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will
replace that 'old-time apron' that served so many purposes.
Final Memory:
Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to
cool.
Her granddaughters set theirs on the window sill to thaw. <<< Thanks
a million for caring and sharing Lloyd. It is amazing how many wonderful
memories your story of aprons stirred up.
---------------------------
Don't buy a putter until you've had a chance to throw it.
----------------------------
Did you remember that Darrel Moe and Donna Markholt played the trombone
in the 1949 Tournament of Roses Parade. Al Johnson played baritone, Pat
Rasmussen played alto and Carl Egeland the bass. Duane Kravik, Elaine
Hove and Bud Bozum played cornets. While Jeanette Johnson, Joan Donelly,
Frank Bazal, Carol Watkins, Phillip Wralstad, Arlenn Thorstenson, and
Allen Scidmore completed the list of Clarinettists.
The "extra Guest" list included Mrs. Al Johnson, Mrs. Loren Anderson,
Mrs Frank Bazal, Mrs Oliver Kana, Mrs Carl Egeland, and Mrs. Leslie
Anderson.
AND,... there you have it. The complete list of those attending the
1949 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena California.
======= OR IS IT??? =======
-------------------------
I will answer the questions posed in the following note ASIH. (as soon
as I hear)
The question >>>> What if someone would want to order a Marvins Windows
Relay for Life cookbook? Could you find out if there is a mailing
address to request that a book be sent? And what would be the cost
of postage and taxes?
--------------------------
= (July 24, 1918 - February 11, 2008) =
Irene Bjerke, 89, of Grafton died Monday, February 11 at Unity Medical
Center in Grafton.
Memorial Services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, Feb. 14, at Grafton
Lutheran Church in Grafton with burial in the church cemetery. Friends
may call at the Barnes, Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel on Wednesday from
5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a 5:00 pm Prayer Service, and one hour prior
to services in the church. Irene G. Rasmussen was born, July 24, 1918 at
Sheldon, N. D. the daughter of Senius and Ella (Birke) Rasmussen. As a
child she moved with her family to Grafton where she received her
education. On June, 3, 1936 she married Almer Bjerke at Crookston, Mn.
They made their home in Grafton. After retirement they enjoyed spending
time at their place on Lake of the Woods. In 2006 Irene moved to the
Sunset Home where she enjoyed the staff and the residents. Almer died
September 1, 2007.
She was a member of Grafton Lutheran Church. Irene enjoyed refinishing
old furniture, antiques, auctions and yard sales. Her greatest love was
her family and she enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by
her children: Darlene (Ray) Dipple and Gary (Renee) Bjerke of Grafton.
David (Annie) Bjerke, Emerado, and Sue (Cal) Ferguson of Grafton. Nine
grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; sister, who Almer and
Irene had the honor to raise, Patricia Adrian of Davenport, Iowa;
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter,
Joann; husband, Almer; grandson, Scott Ferguson; sisters, Lorraine Van
Buranee, Donna Shea, Shirley Esparza, Adele Mulligan and Credola Hardin
and brothers, Robert Rasmussen and Cleve Rasmussen. The Barnes Family
Funeral Service, Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel of Grafton is assisting the
family with arrangements.
=========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
=========================
"Caring isn't sharing, until you've done them both at the same time."
====== REMEMBER: ======
EACH OF US IS A VITAL THREAD IN ANOTHER PERSON'S TAPESTRY;
OUR LIVES ARE WOVEN TOGETHER FOR A REASON.
One of the best things to hold onto in this world is a friend. (Rose
& Howard)
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
February 12, 2008 - Tuesday
-----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you in memory of Robert E. "Smokey"
Rawlins.
-----------------------
The current temperature is 8 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 3/-15
Normal H/L Temp for this date is 22/3
Even though our normal low is already up to 3 degrees above zero, it
does sound like we can expect "winter like" weather for the rest of the
winter.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
I remember once being told that Santa Claus wouldn't come,... unless I
really believed. I'm beginning to wonder if global warming is the same
thing.
------------------------
It saddens me to report the passing of Irene (Mrs. Almer) Bjerke. Irene
has been a resident of the Grafton Lutheran Sunset home for quite some
time.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Barnes Family Funeral
Service.
-------------------------
Golfing really isn't my bag, (no pun intended) although I know it is
for some. --- Since bad shots come in groups of three, a fourth bad shot
is actually the beginning of the next group of three.
------------------------
Additional participants in the 1949 Grafton Parade Band Tournament of
Roses trip. Trombone; Allen Moe, Eddie Kopperud, Taft Kanna and Loren
Anderson. Baritone; Herman Vavrowski.
Alto; Lila Otto, Mary Ellen Johnston, Joe Deschenes and Pat Donelly.
Bass; Rubben Russum, Frank Kouba and Wenzl Kennedy. Snare; Jeanne
Altendorf. Cymbols; Richard Korphage. Cornet; Bruce DeSautel, Stuart
Lundberg, Joe Kouba. Clarinet; Beatrice Walker, Ilomay Clairmont, Helen
Davis, Avannelle Almen and Jackie Nygard.
Chaperons for the trip; Mrs. Milton Johnston, Mrs. Tom Donelly, Mrs C.
Rand, Mrs. H. B. Ensrud and Mrs. Roy Miller.
It must have been a glorious trip for all of those involved and a
equally gratifying honor for the entire community of Grafton.
-------------------------
Many members of Marvin Windows and Doors Grafton Facility are
participating in Relay for Life again this year. Marvins employees,
along with contributing monetarily, has put together a cookbook packed
full of delicious recipes.
The proceeds will be going to benefit the effort to
eliminate cancer. Marvin Windows and Doors, Relay for Life cookbooks are
on sale for $10
each. They are available Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm at the
front desk of Marvins Grafton office.
-------------------------
"If you are not presently making history. There is a good possibility
you already are history." Or so it seems to me.
--------------------------
The shortest distance between any two points on a golf course is a
straight line that passes directly through the center of a very large
tree.
--------------------------
It saddens me to report the passing of Robert "Smokey" Rawlins. Smokey
was 71 years old on Friday February 8, when he died from injuries
sustained in a house fire in Grafton.
Although the actual year escapes me, the first time I remember meeting
Smokey was back when we used to go roller skating at St.Thomas and
Cavalier. So our casual association relationship goes back along time.
However, it has been during the past half dozen years that I come know
and understand Smokey best. It is amazing how much one can learn about
someone, over a cup of coffee. Smokey, and our "coffee cronies" have all
but completed a post graduate coarse in that regard. As a matter of
fact, it was at one of those coffee sessions only a few days ago that
Smokey and Duane Littlejohn exchanged their mutual, early school days,
interest in Esther Mae Dietrich. It is a small world isn't it? Esther
Mae is Pat's first cousin.
Born June 8, 1936 in Hamilton, ND the son of the late Charles and Helen
(Zieffler) Rawlins. His family moved to St. Thomas when he was nine and
he finished his education in St. Thomas. He served his country in U S
Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge he was united
in marriage to Ruth Fridolfson in 1966. He was employed by the Walsh
County Record for a time. The couple lived in St. Thomas, Grafton and
Grand Forks. He later drove gravel truck for Bradshaw Gravel retiring in
2001 after 25 years. He also worked part-time for Transystems, Altendorf
and Suda Farms. He was a member of the St. Thomas American Legion Post.
Smokey enjoyed watching sports on T.V., drinking coffee with his
buddies, playing cards, walking and spending time outdoors. His greatest
joy was spending time with his grandkids.
Smokey is survived by his special friend of 29 years, Shelly (Ganyo)
Knutson, his children: Barbara (Mikel) Amich, Prescott, AZ; Deidre
(Steve) Robertson, High Point, NC; Emily Van Der Haegen, Janesville, WI;
Theresa Johnson, Rutland, IA; Wendy (Jeffrey) Morgan, Janesville, WI;
Ralph Rawlins, Reidsville, NC; Shelly's children: Dwight (Rachel
Williams) Knutson, East Grand Forks, MN; Melissa (Derek Anderson)
Knutson, Grafton, ND; 26 grandchildren, four great grandchildren;
siblings: Virginia Keeney, Coos Bay, OR; Margaret McLean, Jerome, ID;
John (Adele) Rawlins, Laverne, CA; David (Beverly) Rawlins, Litchfield,
MN; Mary (Harold) Moore, Arizona, Leonard (Marilyn) Rawlins, San Diego,
Ca; Wanda (James) Berg, Bismarck, ND. He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the
Grafton Federated Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 with a
prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton.
Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the
service. Military Rites will be provided by the St. Thomas American
Legion Post. Interment will be at the St. Thomas City Cemetery. The
Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
/////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\
Due to the tragic fire, Shelly (Ganyo) Knutson not only lost her soul
mate of 29 years. She lost all of her worldly possessions as well. If,
during the week of Valentines Day you can find it in your heart to help
Shelly thru hers days of loss and sorrow. Please send your monetary
contributions, to Shelly, in care of the Grafton Federated Church, 702
Griggs Avenue, Grafton North Dakota. 58237
And, thank you so much for your kind consideration. Gary
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"Giving is the art, that works wonders for you soul and your heart."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Todays Gazette is brought to you in memory of Robert E. "Smokey"
Rawlins.
-----------------------
The current temperature is 8 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 3/-15
Normal H/L Temp for this date is 22/3
Even though our normal low is already up to 3 degrees above zero, it
does sound like we can expect "winter like" weather for the rest of the
winter.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
I remember once being told that Santa Claus wouldn't come,... unless I
really believed. I'm beginning to wonder if global warming is the same
thing.
------------------------
It saddens me to report the passing of Irene (Mrs. Almer) Bjerke. Irene
has been a resident of the Grafton Lutheran Sunset home for quite some
time.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Barnes Family Funeral
Service.
-------------------------
Golfing really isn't my bag, (no pun intended) although I know it is
for some. --- Since bad shots come in groups of three, a fourth bad shot
is actually the beginning of the next group of three.
------------------------
Additional participants in the 1949 Grafton Parade Band Tournament of
Roses trip. Trombone; Allen Moe, Eddie Kopperud, Taft Kanna and Loren
Anderson. Baritone; Herman Vavrowski.
Alto; Lila Otto, Mary Ellen Johnston, Joe Deschenes and Pat Donelly.
Bass; Rubben Russum, Frank Kouba and Wenzl Kennedy. Snare; Jeanne
Altendorf. Cymbols; Richard Korphage. Cornet; Bruce DeSautel, Stuart
Lundberg, Joe Kouba. Clarinet; Beatrice Walker, Ilomay Clairmont, Helen
Davis, Avannelle Almen and Jackie Nygard.
Chaperons for the trip; Mrs. Milton Johnston, Mrs. Tom Donelly, Mrs C.
Rand, Mrs. H. B. Ensrud and Mrs. Roy Miller.
It must have been a glorious trip for all of those involved and a
equally gratifying honor for the entire community of Grafton.
-------------------------
Many members of Marvin Windows and Doors Grafton Facility are
participating in Relay for Life again this year. Marvins employees,
along with contributing monetarily, has put together a cookbook packed
full of delicious recipes.
The proceeds will be going to benefit the effort to
eliminate cancer. Marvin Windows and Doors, Relay for Life cookbooks are
on sale for $10
each. They are available Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm at the
front desk of Marvins Grafton office.
-------------------------
"If you are not presently making history. There is a good possibility
you already are history." Or so it seems to me.
--------------------------
The shortest distance between any two points on a golf course is a
straight line that passes directly through the center of a very large
tree.
--------------------------
It saddens me to report the passing of Robert "Smokey" Rawlins. Smokey
was 71 years old on Friday February 8, when he died from injuries
sustained in a house fire in Grafton.
Although the actual year escapes me, the first time I remember meeting
Smokey was back when we used to go roller skating at St.Thomas and
Cavalier. So our casual association relationship goes back along time.
However, it has been during the past half dozen years that I come know
and understand Smokey best. It is amazing how much one can learn about
someone, over a cup of coffee. Smokey, and our "coffee cronies" have all
but completed a post graduate coarse in that regard. As a matter of
fact, it was at one of those coffee sessions only a few days ago that
Smokey and Duane Littlejohn exchanged their mutual, early school days,
interest in Esther Mae Dietrich. It is a small world isn't it? Esther
Mae is Pat's first cousin.
Born June 8, 1936 in Hamilton, ND the son of the late Charles and Helen
(Zieffler) Rawlins. His family moved to St. Thomas when he was nine and
he finished his education in St. Thomas. He served his country in U S
Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge he was united
in marriage to Ruth Fridolfson in 1966. He was employed by the Walsh
County Record for a time. The couple lived in St. Thomas, Grafton and
Grand Forks. He later drove gravel truck for Bradshaw Gravel retiring in
2001 after 25 years. He also worked part-time for Transystems, Altendorf
and Suda Farms. He was a member of the St. Thomas American Legion Post.
Smokey enjoyed watching sports on T.V., drinking coffee with his
buddies, playing cards, walking and spending time outdoors. His greatest
joy was spending time with his grandkids.
Smokey is survived by his special friend of 29 years, Shelly (Ganyo)
Knutson, his children: Barbara (Mikel) Amich, Prescott, AZ; Deidre
(Steve) Robertson, High Point, NC; Emily Van Der Haegen, Janesville, WI;
Theresa Johnson, Rutland, IA; Wendy (Jeffrey) Morgan, Janesville, WI;
Ralph Rawlins, Reidsville, NC; Shelly's children: Dwight (Rachel
Williams) Knutson, East Grand Forks, MN; Melissa (Derek Anderson)
Knutson, Grafton, ND; 26 grandchildren, four great grandchildren;
siblings: Virginia Keeney, Coos Bay, OR; Margaret McLean, Jerome, ID;
John (Adele) Rawlins, Laverne, CA; David (Beverly) Rawlins, Litchfield,
MN; Mary (Harold) Moore, Arizona, Leonard (Marilyn) Rawlins, San Diego,
Ca; Wanda (James) Berg, Bismarck, ND. He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the
Grafton Federated Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 with a
prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton.
Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the
service. Military Rites will be provided by the St. Thomas American
Legion Post. Interment will be at the St. Thomas City Cemetery. The
Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
/////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\
Due to the tragic fire, Shelly (Ganyo) Knutson not only lost her soul
mate of 29 years. She lost all of her worldly possessions as well. If,
during the week of Valentines Day you can find it in your heart to help
Shelly thru hers days of loss and sorrow. Please send your monetary
contributions, to Shelly, in care of the Grafton Federated Church, 702
Griggs Avenue, Grafton North Dakota. 58237
And, thank you so much for your kind consideration. Gary
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"Giving is the art, that works wonders for you soul and your heart."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Monday, February 11, 2008
February 11, 2008 - Monday
--------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the 2008 RELAY FOR
LIFE.
--------------------
The current temperature is -7 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temps were -12/-21
Normal H/L temp for this date is 21/2
The hi on this date in 2002 was 50.
All local beaches and outdoor pools will remain closed until the water
softens up.
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
We are entering the third week of Raumin Gone. Surprisingly, so far at
least, the cost of land, land rent, wheat, beans and gas hasn't quit
going up since the very beginning of Raumin Gone.
-----------------------
======= HOCKEY SCORE =======
The Grafton - Park River, Spoilers beat the Grand Forks, Red River
Roughriders in hockey Saturday afternoon 3 to 2. Once again, I don't
fully understand how it works, but I'm told we would have had to win be
2 (two) points in order to REALLY win. I guess something about whether
we play the next game in the Purpur of Ralph Arena's. Anyway my fishing
buddy, Ryan Hills, smacked in the winning goal with less than a minute
to go in the game.
--------------------------
Speaking of this years RELAY FOR LIFE. Several of the folks out at
Marvin Windows and Doors are participating in the event again this year.
Along with Marvins employees contributing monetarily, several members of
the Marvins team have put together a cookbook full of scrumptious
recipes.
The proceeds will be going to benefit the effort to eliminate cancer.
Marvin Windows and Doors Relay for Life cookbooks are on sale for $10
each. They will be available Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm at
the front desk.
-----------------------
Question of the day: Who, un-be-known to him, dragged the 2X4 (Central
School door lock) around behind his car for two days?
-----------------------
RALPH, isn't just for Hockey anymore.
The world curling championships will be hosted at Ralph and Betty's
complex.
I received the following notes relating to the significant curling
event from Don Barcome Jr. via George Cox.
Don wrote>>>
HI - I just had a call from Jimmy Satrom with the news that he has
signed up our number 1 choice for MC: Mr. John Aasand of Grafton and
Extra End fame! John will bring his special talent derived from
decades of curling knowledge combined with the gift of gab and love of
people, to the Betty Engelstad Arena for the Opening Banquet on Friday,
April 4th at 8pm. <<<<
George added the following. >>>>
Gary, maybe you can use this information in your Shivercity Gazette
sometime in the near future. By the way, Diane (Rudnik) and myself
are looking for volunteers for working two lounges during the 10 day
curling event. Volunteers will each receive a World Curling jacket,
tickets to all draws and all this for only $50. I can be reached by
email at gcox@gra.midco.net or phone 701-787-0395.
So excited that John will be the MC - Ever think of having a
special event in Grafton during the World Curling event? Something
special at the Extra End, Curling Club - dedication of State/National
Champions that have come out of Grafton. Lots of curling history in
Grafton!
George Cox
Class of '65
+++++++
Tickets are available by contacting Sara at 701-777-6635, or
sarai@theralph.com - at a cost of $50 for the Opening Banquet, or $90
for both the Opening And Closing Banquets. Hope to see you all there!
Don Barcome, Jr.
2008 World Men's Curling Championships
Grand Forks, ND USA
218.791.9226 <<<<
WOW,... The World Men's Curling Championships, right here in our own
back door. AND, Grafton's own John Aasand will be the events opening MC.
Congratulations John.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I have always said, "The next best thing to knowing someone important,
is knowing someone that knows someone important." To that I could add, I
know John,.... and,... it's up to you to decide what that actually
means.
--------------------------
I ran out of reading material in the Gazette library. So I started
thinking about the good old days,... again.
I can still remember, back in "the good old days" when a energetic
individual could actually "volunteer",.... for free.
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
Lesson of the day: If you feel like you really have to point,..... use
your thumb.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the 2008 RELAY FOR
LIFE.
--------------------
The current temperature is -7 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temps were -12/-21
Normal H/L temp for this date is 21/2
The hi on this date in 2002 was 50.
All local beaches and outdoor pools will remain closed until the water
softens up.
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
We are entering the third week of Raumin Gone. Surprisingly, so far at
least, the cost of land, land rent, wheat, beans and gas hasn't quit
going up since the very beginning of Raumin Gone.
-----------------------
======= HOCKEY SCORE =======
The Grafton - Park River, Spoilers beat the Grand Forks, Red River
Roughriders in hockey Saturday afternoon 3 to 2. Once again, I don't
fully understand how it works, but I'm told we would have had to win be
2 (two) points in order to REALLY win. I guess something about whether
we play the next game in the Purpur of Ralph Arena's. Anyway my fishing
buddy, Ryan Hills, smacked in the winning goal with less than a minute
to go in the game.
--------------------------
Speaking of this years RELAY FOR LIFE. Several of the folks out at
Marvin Windows and Doors are participating in the event again this year.
Along with Marvins employees contributing monetarily, several members of
the Marvins team have put together a cookbook full of scrumptious
recipes.
The proceeds will be going to benefit the effort to eliminate cancer.
Marvin Windows and Doors Relay for Life cookbooks are on sale for $10
each. They will be available Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm at
the front desk.
-----------------------
Question of the day: Who, un-be-known to him, dragged the 2X4 (Central
School door lock) around behind his car for two days?
-----------------------
RALPH, isn't just for Hockey anymore.
The world curling championships will be hosted at Ralph and Betty's
complex.
I received the following notes relating to the significant curling
event from Don Barcome Jr. via George Cox.
Don wrote>>>
HI - I just had a call from Jimmy Satrom with the news that he has
signed up our number 1 choice for MC: Mr. John Aasand of Grafton and
Extra End fame! John will bring his special talent derived from
decades of curling knowledge combined with the gift of gab and love of
people, to the Betty Engelstad Arena for the Opening Banquet on Friday,
April 4th at 8pm. <<<<
George added the following. >>>>
Gary, maybe you can use this information in your Shivercity Gazette
sometime in the near future. By the way, Diane (Rudnik) and myself
are looking for volunteers for working two lounges during the 10 day
curling event. Volunteers will each receive a World Curling jacket,
tickets to all draws and all this for only $50. I can be reached by
email at gcox@gra.midco.net or phone 701-787-0395.
So excited that John will be the MC - Ever think of having a
special event in Grafton during the World Curling event? Something
special at the Extra End, Curling Club - dedication of State/National
Champions that have come out of Grafton. Lots of curling history in
Grafton!
George Cox
Class of '65
+++++++
Tickets are available by contacting Sara at 701-777-6635, or
sarai@theralph.com - at a cost of $50 for the Opening Banquet, or $90
for both the Opening And Closing Banquets. Hope to see you all there!
Don Barcome, Jr.
2008 World Men's Curling Championships
Grand Forks, ND USA
218.791.9226 <<<<
WOW,... The World Men's Curling Championships, right here in our own
back door. AND, Grafton's own John Aasand will be the events opening MC.
Congratulations John.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I have always said, "The next best thing to knowing someone important,
is knowing someone that knows someone important." To that I could add, I
know John,.... and,... it's up to you to decide what that actually
means.
--------------------------
I ran out of reading material in the Gazette library. So I started
thinking about the good old days,... again.
I can still remember, back in "the good old days" when a energetic
individual could actually "volunteer",.... for free.
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
Lesson of the day: If you feel like you really have to point,..... use
your thumb.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Friday, February 08, 2008
February 8, 2008 - Friday
Early Edition
-----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part by the "Green Machine".
------------------------
The current temperature is 16 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 14/-17
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/1
We have been told to be on the lookout for blizzard conditions late
Friday night.
Rats, and I was planning on watching Little House on the Prairie.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Workman completed the roof portion of the "longhouse" late Thursday.
------------------------
Tuesday afternoon the open basement on the property east of Ole Aasands
home was empty, partially full of snow and there was no sign of a house
to be found anywhere.
All that changed Wednesday when a house Moving Crew from South Dakota
came to town and started building a road from hiway 81 across what used
to be railroad tracks, to the new site. By Wednesday night, the house
that was built in Watertown, South Dakota was moved to town and almost
on it's new foundation.
The house moving crew pulled up to Granny's at 6:00 Thursday morning
and patiently waited for the restaurant to open for breakfast. (It seems
Granny's clock is set somewhere between Mountain and Central standard
time.) The movers said, they would have the house up and on the
foundation within a couple hours after they had breakfast.
And, I might add,.... they did. The new home will make a super addition
to that end of town.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
= Debbie Walsh shared the following. =
The Grand Essentials of Happiness are:
Something to do, Something to Love and Something to hope for.
"Allan K. Chalmers"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dorothy's note about Sonny and the Teapot Dome, gave Tom reason to
share the following memory. >>>>
Subject: GREETINGS, GARY!
Speaking of Sonny Wentz reminded me of his '38 Olds I bought from him
in 1951, complete with bullet hole in the hood. Drove it almost to
Camp Rucker, it broke down in Holly Springs, Miss. What an
adventure! Also, one of my first jobs was washing car windows with
Bill DePuy around the two Grafton hotels, Merchant and Basell, for the
Teapot Dome, leaving a note under the windshield wiper as advertising
for the business. Capitalism working at its best. Tom LaBerge <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Tom. Some folks seem to
remember that old olds as the "Green Monster". Or, "The Mean Green
Machine."
Aren't memories wonderful?
---------------------------
No word, yet, on the status of the "undocumented borrowers" that payed
a visit (pardon the pun) to a Park River Financial institution last
summer. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they're not on the way to New
York City to get a drivers license so they can drive legally.
---------------------------
===== ATTENTION PLEASE =====
The following persons will make the trip to The 1949 Tournament of
Roses.
Drum Majors; - Aurel & Bonnie Littlejohn, Ann Ensrud, Betty Gjerswold,
Norma Lee, Carol Hopperstad. Flag Bearers; Lucille Eng & Phyllis Gorder.
Trombone: Harold Blanchard, Charles Ordahl. Baritone; Al Johnson.
Saxophone; Rae Meier, Nancy Loos, Suzanne LaBerge, Francis LaBerge,
Bass; Freddie Stark. Snare; Betty Lamont, Allan Johnson. Bass Drum; Dick
Anderson. Cornet; Lynn (Jim) Thompson, Bert Overland, Dick LaBerge, Jack
Babinski, Clarinet; June Erlendson, Avis Stark, Marilyn Johnson, Aurel
DeSautel, Alice Miller, Leslie Anderson, Tommie LaBerge, Beverly Berg.
Extras: Saxophone; Russel LeFevre. Trombone; Lloyd Gillespie.
Baritone; Bill Depuy. Piccolo; Roy Miller. Cornets; Richard Torblaa &
Chuck Hvidsten. Cymbals; John Loos. Sousaphone; Roger Hvidsten. The Trip
doctor will be Dr. Rand with Milton Johnston as treasurer and H. B.
Ensrud will act as Ass't Treas. & Photographer.
Stanley Wysocki and Armond Pagliarini will be the trips Business Mgrs.
& Custodians.
The list original list, compiled by Joe, contained 52 additional
individuals. Can anyone remember their names, the instrument they
played, or, the part they played in the trip to the Tournament of Roses?
=========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
=========================
"Arguments are little more than the heated exchange of ignorance."
Or so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
-----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part by the "Green Machine".
------------------------
The current temperature is 16 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 14/-17
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/1
We have been told to be on the lookout for blizzard conditions late
Friday night.
Rats, and I was planning on watching Little House on the Prairie.
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Workman completed the roof portion of the "longhouse" late Thursday.
------------------------
Tuesday afternoon the open basement on the property east of Ole Aasands
home was empty, partially full of snow and there was no sign of a house
to be found anywhere.
All that changed Wednesday when a house Moving Crew from South Dakota
came to town and started building a road from hiway 81 across what used
to be railroad tracks, to the new site. By Wednesday night, the house
that was built in Watertown, South Dakota was moved to town and almost
on it's new foundation.
The house moving crew pulled up to Granny's at 6:00 Thursday morning
and patiently waited for the restaurant to open for breakfast. (It seems
Granny's clock is set somewhere between Mountain and Central standard
time.) The movers said, they would have the house up and on the
foundation within a couple hours after they had breakfast.
And, I might add,.... they did. The new home will make a super addition
to that end of town.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
= Debbie Walsh shared the following. =
The Grand Essentials of Happiness are:
Something to do, Something to Love and Something to hope for.
"Allan K. Chalmers"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dorothy's note about Sonny and the Teapot Dome, gave Tom reason to
share the following memory. >>>>
Subject: GREETINGS, GARY!
Speaking of Sonny Wentz reminded me of his '38 Olds I bought from him
in 1951, complete with bullet hole in the hood. Drove it almost to
Camp Rucker, it broke down in Holly Springs, Miss. What an
adventure! Also, one of my first jobs was washing car windows with
Bill DePuy around the two Grafton hotels, Merchant and Basell, for the
Teapot Dome, leaving a note under the windshield wiper as advertising
for the business. Capitalism working at its best. Tom LaBerge <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Tom. Some folks seem to
remember that old olds as the "Green Monster". Or, "The Mean Green
Machine."
Aren't memories wonderful?
---------------------------
No word, yet, on the status of the "undocumented borrowers" that payed
a visit (pardon the pun) to a Park River Financial institution last
summer. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they're not on the way to New
York City to get a drivers license so they can drive legally.
---------------------------
===== ATTENTION PLEASE =====
The following persons will make the trip to The 1949 Tournament of
Roses.
Drum Majors; - Aurel & Bonnie Littlejohn, Ann Ensrud, Betty Gjerswold,
Norma Lee, Carol Hopperstad. Flag Bearers; Lucille Eng & Phyllis Gorder.
Trombone: Harold Blanchard, Charles Ordahl. Baritone; Al Johnson.
Saxophone; Rae Meier, Nancy Loos, Suzanne LaBerge, Francis LaBerge,
Bass; Freddie Stark. Snare; Betty Lamont, Allan Johnson. Bass Drum; Dick
Anderson. Cornet; Lynn (Jim) Thompson, Bert Overland, Dick LaBerge, Jack
Babinski, Clarinet; June Erlendson, Avis Stark, Marilyn Johnson, Aurel
DeSautel, Alice Miller, Leslie Anderson, Tommie LaBerge, Beverly Berg.
Extras: Saxophone; Russel LeFevre. Trombone; Lloyd Gillespie.
Baritone; Bill Depuy. Piccolo; Roy Miller. Cornets; Richard Torblaa &
Chuck Hvidsten. Cymbals; John Loos. Sousaphone; Roger Hvidsten. The Trip
doctor will be Dr. Rand with Milton Johnston as treasurer and H. B.
Ensrud will act as Ass't Treas. & Photographer.
Stanley Wysocki and Armond Pagliarini will be the trips Business Mgrs.
& Custodians.
The list original list, compiled by Joe, contained 52 additional
individuals. Can anyone remember their names, the instrument they
played, or, the part they played in the trip to the Tournament of Roses?
=========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
=========================
"Arguments are little more than the heated exchange of ignorance."
Or so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
February 7, 2008 - Thursday
Early Edition
--------------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Hastings Landing in
Drayton.
"The best darn Sunday Buffet Around."
--------------------------
The current temperature is 10 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 5/-16
Normal H/L temp for this date is 19/0
The high on this date in 2002 was 47.
========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
--------------------------
Rumors of the former Denny's Food Pride Store getting a new occupant
are starting to gain momentum. Some folks are starting to use names,
dates and one person even "knew" that papers have already been signed. I
haven't noticed much, if any, activity around the building lately. So
til that happens, I guess the facilities will continue storing sailboat
fuel.
And, for the one or two people that may not have heard the rumor yet.
Rumor has it that the Home of Economy store will be moving into the
Western Plaza shopping center. And, everyone I've heard talking about
it, think it's a fantastic idea.
---------------------------
Someone once said, "if you expect to catch a something, first you have
to present it with the right bait". The other day I mentioned a local
business use the slogan, "Snappy Smiling Service". That gave Dorothy
reason to share the following. >>>
Just a little note regarding the mention of the Teapot Dome -- "Snappy
Smiling Service" -- Roy LaMarre was indeed the proprietor -- BUT -- he
never worked there! I know about that because a fellow I knew quite
well worked there, on cars and on bills and credit books, etc. His
name was Willard "Sonny" Wentz. He had a good business and for the
most part, liked working there for his "adopted" father. Roy and his
wife, "Jo" LaMarre, Sonny's sister, lived in Canada and came back to
Grafton occasionally to check things out.
The reason that I knew so much about them was cuz I was married to
"Sonny" for 45 years, mostly quite enjoyable!
I truly enjoy getting your almost daily reports -- keep up the "good
work" Dorothy Wentz <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Dorothy. I'm guessing it's been several years since Dorothy has actually
written anything,... to such a large group. See Dorothy, it wasn't that
difficult. Was it? Memories really are wonderful!!
-------------------------
A good friend sent me a long list of "attributes", all of which
suggests how tough we North Dakotans are. One of them suggested that,
if, and when, hell freezes over. School will be two hours late.
-------------------------
The Walsh County Record and the Records photographer Mike Steinfeldt
should be commended. Mike, not only for his fantastic color pictures but
also the standard b&w pictures as well.
The Record is to be commended for updating their website. Try the new
site at www.wcrecord.com I think most will agree it is a welcome
improvement.
--------------------------
With all the fuss lately about the "goings on" in local liquor
establishments. I dug out Cliffs rational for partaking of the juice
that makes one silly. I sent it out in a February 2003 Gazette. >>>>>>
Subject: Excuse to drink
Some folks spend a life time looking for THE REASON they drink.
NOW you have it. Right here,....... in Shivercity.
I hope you enjoy, WHY WE DRINK...
In one episode of 'Cheers', Cliff is seated at the bar describing the
Buffalo theory to his buddy, Norm. (I don't think I've ever heard the
concept explained any better than this....) "Well, you see, Norm, it's
like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest
buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones
at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for
the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole
group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest member. In
much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the
slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills
brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain
cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the
weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient
machine.
And that, Norm,.... that is why you always feel smarter after a few
beers." <<<<
I have since been told that a six-pack of beer is equivalent to a
standard collage degree. A twelve-pack equals two years post graduate
work, and a case of beer is equal to a doctors degree,..............in
law.
All of which I can't be certain, because I don't drink beer. Maybe
that's why I'm so stupid. Or so it seems to me.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
For it matters not, how much we own:
The cars, the house, the cash.
What matters is how we live and love,
and how we spend our dash.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
--------------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Hastings Landing in
Drayton.
"The best darn Sunday Buffet Around."
--------------------------
The current temperature is 10 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 5/-16
Normal H/L temp for this date is 19/0
The high on this date in 2002 was 47.
========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
--------------------------
Rumors of the former Denny's Food Pride Store getting a new occupant
are starting to gain momentum. Some folks are starting to use names,
dates and one person even "knew" that papers have already been signed. I
haven't noticed much, if any, activity around the building lately. So
til that happens, I guess the facilities will continue storing sailboat
fuel.
And, for the one or two people that may not have heard the rumor yet.
Rumor has it that the Home of Economy store will be moving into the
Western Plaza shopping center. And, everyone I've heard talking about
it, think it's a fantastic idea.
---------------------------
Someone once said, "if you expect to catch a something, first you have
to present it with the right bait". The other day I mentioned a local
business use the slogan, "Snappy Smiling Service". That gave Dorothy
reason to share the following. >>>
Just a little note regarding the mention of the Teapot Dome -- "Snappy
Smiling Service" -- Roy LaMarre was indeed the proprietor -- BUT -- he
never worked there! I know about that because a fellow I knew quite
well worked there, on cars and on bills and credit books, etc. His
name was Willard "Sonny" Wentz. He had a good business and for the
most part, liked working there for his "adopted" father. Roy and his
wife, "Jo" LaMarre, Sonny's sister, lived in Canada and came back to
Grafton occasionally to check things out.
The reason that I knew so much about them was cuz I was married to
"Sonny" for 45 years, mostly quite enjoyable!
I truly enjoy getting your almost daily reports -- keep up the "good
work" Dorothy Wentz <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Dorothy. I'm guessing it's been several years since Dorothy has actually
written anything,... to such a large group. See Dorothy, it wasn't that
difficult. Was it? Memories really are wonderful!!
-------------------------
A good friend sent me a long list of "attributes", all of which
suggests how tough we North Dakotans are. One of them suggested that,
if, and when, hell freezes over. School will be two hours late.
-------------------------
The Walsh County Record and the Records photographer Mike Steinfeldt
should be commended. Mike, not only for his fantastic color pictures but
also the standard b&w pictures as well.
The Record is to be commended for updating their website. Try the new
site at www.wcrecord.com I think most will agree it is a welcome
improvement.
--------------------------
With all the fuss lately about the "goings on" in local liquor
establishments. I dug out Cliffs rational for partaking of the juice
that makes one silly. I sent it out in a February 2003 Gazette. >>>>>>
Subject: Excuse to drink
Some folks spend a life time looking for THE REASON they drink.
NOW you have it. Right here,....... in Shivercity.
I hope you enjoy, WHY WE DRINK...
In one episode of 'Cheers', Cliff is seated at the bar describing the
Buffalo theory to his buddy, Norm. (I don't think I've ever heard the
concept explained any better than this....) "Well, you see, Norm, it's
like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest
buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones
at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for
the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole
group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest member. In
much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the
slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills
brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain
cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the
weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient
machine.
And that, Norm,.... that is why you always feel smarter after a few
beers." <<<<
I have since been told that a six-pack of beer is equivalent to a
standard collage degree. A twelve-pack equals two years post graduate
work, and a case of beer is equal to a doctors degree,..............in
law.
All of which I can't be certain, because I don't drink beer. Maybe
that's why I'm so stupid. Or so it seems to me.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
For it matters not, how much we own:
The cars, the house, the cash.
What matters is how we live and love,
and how we spend our dash.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
February 6, 2008 - Wednesday
Early Edition
-----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you, in part, by the Merchants Hotel,
Located in the Heart of the Red River Valley.
"The Breadbasket of the World"
-----------------------
The current temperature is -13 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 25/5
Normal H/L temp for this date is 19/0
The high on this date in 1991 was 47.
Notice that the average low temperature is back up to "nothing".
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Curves, one of Grafton's trimming to slim exercise centers geared to
help streamline ones body presentation is up and running. (No pun
intended) Located in the "stitches" side of the Kutz & O'Brien Plumbing
and Heating complex. (Formerly known as the Williamsons Milk Company)
The building Curves moved out of in the Western Plaza complex is
looking for a new tenant.
+++++
Rumors about the former Denny's Food Pride Grocery store are starting
to take on a much more "possible" tone every day. It certainly would be
great to have that building occupied once again. And, I might add,
occupied with a business that many folks will be willing to come to town
to shop in.
-------------------------
I received a nice note from Mert yesterday and she ended it with the
following. >>> Had a friend that passed away Thanksgiving and she always
ended her emails with "THE JOY OF LIFE IS LIVING IT" Thought
you might enjoy the quote. Love, Mert <<<
Thanks a million for the note and the quote. Your friend was wise
beyond her words.
-------------------------
It's always fun hearing about the many different directions the Gazette
goes. It is even more fun to hear that "someone" actually reads it. To
that end I am pleased to share the following note from Nancy Ganyo. >>>
Gary, I share the Gazette with my children as they enjoy keeping up with
the happenings in Grafton. After sending the Gazette out this morning I
received this message from my daughter (she lives in Northern New
Mexico). She also said I could share this with you and your readers....
More people than you know are enjoying your daily newsletter. Keep up
the good work! Nancy
Jackie wrote:
Had to laugh as I read Gary's little bit about winter-like weather....
We have been privy to more than our fair share of winter-like weather
over the last 2 weeks. The county of Rio Arriba, NM has currently been
declared a disaster area! A bit funny from my perspective as I can still
see over the snow banks.. Unlike when I was growing up in ND. The
difference I guess is that we have received 4-5 feet of snow over the
last 2 weeks and had NONE prior to that time.
Our rural communities are feeling the pain in several ways... furnaces
are failing because snow is overtaking the roof vents, our cell service
has failed and not been repaired because the mountainous terrain & snow
combo is too treacherous for the regular snow mobile (this is when you
invest in an Arctic Cat!), school has been cancelled 4 out of the last
10 school days (40% for those math nerds out there), delayed 3 more,
etc..etc..etc... Also could've used Gary's snowblower...even if the
handwarmers didn't work.
Moral of this story.... I feel at HOME! However miss you all terribly.
Just not quite the same to contend with snow storms and blizzards
without you!
Jackie <<< Thanks a million "Ladies", for caring and sharing. (P.S.) I
did use the snowblower, a little bit today, and, the hand warmers worked
wonderfully. However, if I am to be perfectly honest, I must admit that
Mr. Toews - our neighbor two doors down - came over and blew away most
of our snowcat dust from my sidewalks and driveway.
I have often said how wonderful I think the folks in the Mennonite
community are. Mr. Toews gives me reason again today, to say it once
more.
----------------------------
Something I received awhile back suggested that Ohio doesn't have any
natural lake. Since I couldn't even pass the 1895 8th grade test, it
didn't surprise me that I didn't know if that statement was correct or
not. Today I received the following information from Bill Shininger, one
of "our" Ohio Fox Hunter friends.
Bill wrote. >>> Gary,
In response to the question about whether there are
any natural lakes in Ohio, I did a little work in my library. I found
that according to a 1991 report from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources
Division of Water there are 110 natural lakes in Ohio five acres or
larger, covering a surface area of 4658 acres. These lakes occur in 21
of Ohio's 88 counties. Most of the lakes are in the area south of
Cleveland.
Most all of these lakes have been altered in some way by
man. Many of the man made lakes were created in the early 1800's to
feed water to the canal systems between Lake Erie and the Ohio River.
Others were a result of the Flood Control Act from the early
1900's.
Keep up the great work, love the daily trivia.
Regards,
William Shininger <<< Thanks a million Bill, for caring and sharing.
However, If you're using the same kind of library for your research as I
do. Be careful,... because in the end, it is possible to exchange one
cramp,.... for another.
Or so it seems to me.
---------------------------
It has always been my understanding that when you mix a Maltese and a
Poodle, you should expect to end up with a Malti-poo. Certainly not a
registered Maltese, nor and certified Poodle.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
My name is Gary Moe, and, I approve this message.... I don't always
understand it. However, I will always approve it.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
-----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you, in part, by the Merchants Hotel,
Located in the Heart of the Red River Valley.
"The Breadbasket of the World"
-----------------------
The current temperature is -13 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 25/5
Normal H/L temp for this date is 19/0
The high on this date in 1991 was 47.
Notice that the average low temperature is back up to "nothing".
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Curves, one of Grafton's trimming to slim exercise centers geared to
help streamline ones body presentation is up and running. (No pun
intended) Located in the "stitches" side of the Kutz & O'Brien Plumbing
and Heating complex. (Formerly known as the Williamsons Milk Company)
The building Curves moved out of in the Western Plaza complex is
looking for a new tenant.
+++++
Rumors about the former Denny's Food Pride Grocery store are starting
to take on a much more "possible" tone every day. It certainly would be
great to have that building occupied once again. And, I might add,
occupied with a business that many folks will be willing to come to town
to shop in.
-------------------------
I received a nice note from Mert yesterday and she ended it with the
following. >>> Had a friend that passed away Thanksgiving and she always
ended her emails with "THE JOY OF LIFE IS LIVING IT" Thought
you might enjoy the quote. Love, Mert <<<
Thanks a million for the note and the quote. Your friend was wise
beyond her words.
-------------------------
It's always fun hearing about the many different directions the Gazette
goes. It is even more fun to hear that "someone" actually reads it. To
that end I am pleased to share the following note from Nancy Ganyo. >>>
Gary, I share the Gazette with my children as they enjoy keeping up with
the happenings in Grafton. After sending the Gazette out this morning I
received this message from my daughter (she lives in Northern New
Mexico). She also said I could share this with you and your readers....
More people than you know are enjoying your daily newsletter. Keep up
the good work! Nancy
Jackie wrote:
Had to laugh as I read Gary's little bit about winter-like weather....
We have been privy to more than our fair share of winter-like weather
over the last 2 weeks. The county of Rio Arriba, NM has currently been
declared a disaster area! A bit funny from my perspective as I can still
see over the snow banks.. Unlike when I was growing up in ND. The
difference I guess is that we have received 4-5 feet of snow over the
last 2 weeks and had NONE prior to that time.
Our rural communities are feeling the pain in several ways... furnaces
are failing because snow is overtaking the roof vents, our cell service
has failed and not been repaired because the mountainous terrain & snow
combo is too treacherous for the regular snow mobile (this is when you
invest in an Arctic Cat!), school has been cancelled 4 out of the last
10 school days (40% for those math nerds out there), delayed 3 more,
etc..etc..etc... Also could've used Gary's snowblower...even if the
handwarmers didn't work.
Moral of this story.... I feel at HOME! However miss you all terribly.
Just not quite the same to contend with snow storms and blizzards
without you!
Jackie <<< Thanks a million "Ladies", for caring and sharing. (P.S.) I
did use the snowblower, a little bit today, and, the hand warmers worked
wonderfully. However, if I am to be perfectly honest, I must admit that
Mr. Toews - our neighbor two doors down - came over and blew away most
of our snowcat dust from my sidewalks and driveway.
I have often said how wonderful I think the folks in the Mennonite
community are. Mr. Toews gives me reason again today, to say it once
more.
----------------------------
Something I received awhile back suggested that Ohio doesn't have any
natural lake. Since I couldn't even pass the 1895 8th grade test, it
didn't surprise me that I didn't know if that statement was correct or
not. Today I received the following information from Bill Shininger, one
of "our" Ohio Fox Hunter friends.
Bill wrote. >>> Gary,
In response to the question about whether there are
any natural lakes in Ohio, I did a little work in my library. I found
that according to a 1991 report from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources
Division of Water there are 110 natural lakes in Ohio five acres or
larger, covering a surface area of 4658 acres. These lakes occur in 21
of Ohio's 88 counties. Most of the lakes are in the area south of
Cleveland.
Most all of these lakes have been altered in some way by
man. Many of the man made lakes were created in the early 1800's to
feed water to the canal systems between Lake Erie and the Ohio River.
Others were a result of the Flood Control Act from the early
1900's.
Keep up the great work, love the daily trivia.
Regards,
William Shininger <<< Thanks a million Bill, for caring and sharing.
However, If you're using the same kind of library for your research as I
do. Be careful,... because in the end, it is possible to exchange one
cramp,.... for another.
Or so it seems to me.
---------------------------
It has always been my understanding that when you mix a Maltese and a
Poodle, you should expect to end up with a Malti-poo. Certainly not a
registered Maltese, nor and certified Poodle.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
My name is Gary Moe, and, I approve this message.... I don't always
understand it. However, I will always approve it.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
February 5, 2008 - Tuesday
Todays Gazette is brought to you, in part by,.... "The Grafton Rouser"
by Herman W. Monson
----------------------
The current temperature is -5 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was N/A
Normal H.L temp for this date is N/A
It sounds like we can expect "winter like" weather, for the rest of the
winter.
======================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
======================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
--------------------------
Yesterdays winter-like weather gave many area travelers reason to end
up in hiway ditches. The end result for me at least, was a snowdrift
on our driveway knee high to a full grown snowman.
It's funny, how quickly I have learned to adapt to my environment. As
I stood looking out our living room window the first thing I thought of,
was how lucky I am to have hand warmers on my snowblower. The next
thought was, "I sure hope they work." And,.. then I went right into
wishing I wouldn't have to find out.
Oh well, at least we won't be bothered with Skeeter bites,... for
awhile anyway.
--------------------------
We are already into the second week of Raumin-gone. Jerry left a week
ago Friday and "most" of the folks at Granny's are adapting quite well.
We did leave Jerry's chair open for the first morning he was gone. In
respect, I suspect, for his leaving. Then too, I suppose, to give it
(the chair) a chance to acclimate.
Today will be Don L.'s first full week away from the gang as well.
Although neither one left any definite instructions about shaking while
they are gone. We have been shaking for them anyway. I'm not real sure
way they haven't been as lucky since they left. I'm guessing it's one of
those Murphy's Law things.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I received this yesterday and I'm not exactly sure what it means.
"HURT'S DON'T IT?!"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Again yesterday I got a couple Gazettes returned from the invisimax
people marked "Looks like spam. Sorry, not wanted here."
I can't argue with the invisimax folks. Heck even I view the Gazette as
nothing more than a goofy compendium of letters and words with little or
no meaning.
It certainly is not my intention to "pester" anyone. Hence, if those
folks refuse to accept it, then I guess it's best that I don't send it.
Or so it seems to me.
----------------------------
My cousin Dean Sevigny shared the following with me. It's seems even
more appropriate after yesterdays weather.
>>> Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who
treat you right. Forget about those who don't. Believe everything
happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your
life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it
would most likely be worth it. <<<< Thanks a million for caring and
sharing Dean. I really thought this was a perfect spot for your
"message".
-------------------------
=== THIS WEEKS BIRTHDAYS ===
My calendar has five stars for nieces and nephews on it. Monday, Mike
Roufs blew the flame off of 54 candles. Wednesday Jennifer (Demester)
Ostland won't need nearly as much wind to blow the lights out on her
cake. This Friday, Jada (Demester) Mattiel will darken her birthday cake
with little more than a pufff. Friday is also the day Chase Perry, Craig
& Holly (Demester) Perry's son will blow out 12 candles with one short
slap shot.
Wednesday Liz Aasand will celebrate the anniversary of her birth by
adding another candle to her cake.
Happy birthday everyone.
=======================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
=======================
"Show the world you really care, by the things you do and the things
you share."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
by Herman W. Monson
----------------------
The current temperature is -5 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was N/A
Normal H.L temp for this date is N/A
It sounds like we can expect "winter like" weather, for the rest of the
winter.
======================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
======================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
--------------------------
Yesterdays winter-like weather gave many area travelers reason to end
up in hiway ditches. The end result for me at least, was a snowdrift
on our driveway knee high to a full grown snowman.
It's funny, how quickly I have learned to adapt to my environment. As
I stood looking out our living room window the first thing I thought of,
was how lucky I am to have hand warmers on my snowblower. The next
thought was, "I sure hope they work." And,.. then I went right into
wishing I wouldn't have to find out.
Oh well, at least we won't be bothered with Skeeter bites,... for
awhile anyway.
--------------------------
We are already into the second week of Raumin-gone. Jerry left a week
ago Friday and "most" of the folks at Granny's are adapting quite well.
We did leave Jerry's chair open for the first morning he was gone. In
respect, I suspect, for his leaving. Then too, I suppose, to give it
(the chair) a chance to acclimate.
Today will be Don L.'s first full week away from the gang as well.
Although neither one left any definite instructions about shaking while
they are gone. We have been shaking for them anyway. I'm not real sure
way they haven't been as lucky since they left. I'm guessing it's one of
those Murphy's Law things.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I received this yesterday and I'm not exactly sure what it means.
"HURT'S DON'T IT?!"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Again yesterday I got a couple Gazettes returned from the invisimax
people marked "Looks like spam. Sorry, not wanted here."
I can't argue with the invisimax folks. Heck even I view the Gazette as
nothing more than a goofy compendium of letters and words with little or
no meaning.
It certainly is not my intention to "pester" anyone. Hence, if those
folks refuse to accept it, then I guess it's best that I don't send it.
Or so it seems to me.
----------------------------
My cousin Dean Sevigny shared the following with me. It's seems even
more appropriate after yesterdays weather.
>>> Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who
treat you right. Forget about those who don't. Believe everything
happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your
life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it
would most likely be worth it. <<<< Thanks a million for caring and
sharing Dean. I really thought this was a perfect spot for your
"message".
-------------------------
=== THIS WEEKS BIRTHDAYS ===
My calendar has five stars for nieces and nephews on it. Monday, Mike
Roufs blew the flame off of 54 candles. Wednesday Jennifer (Demester)
Ostland won't need nearly as much wind to blow the lights out on her
cake. This Friday, Jada (Demester) Mattiel will darken her birthday cake
with little more than a pufff. Friday is also the day Chase Perry, Craig
& Holly (Demester) Perry's son will blow out 12 candles with one short
slap shot.
Wednesday Liz Aasand will celebrate the anniversary of her birth by
adding another candle to her cake.
Happy birthday everyone.
=======================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
=======================
"Show the world you really care, by the things you do and the things
you share."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Monday, February 04, 2008
February 4, 2008 - Monday
Early Edition
----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by,
====== Jack Spencer Moe ======
~~ Born 2/3/2008 @ 1:46 a.m. ~~
Jack tipped the scales at 8 lbs. 6 oz.
and measured 21" long from head to toe.
That's a keeper in anyones boat!!
The little nipple nibblers parents are,
- Mike & Christine (O'Connell) Moe -
----------------------
The current temperature is 17 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 5/-9
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-1
The high on this date in 1991 was 54 degrees. Now that's global
warming.
It sounds like we could get another trainload of snowfolks tomorrow.
============================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
============================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Workmen have started putting the roof on the railroad "longhouse" on
the north end of town. The east side of the roof, on the main portion of
the structure is covered.
-------------------------
Stories of Joe Birkeland and "the Birkeland era" are still being
exchanged among those who knew him best. Glenn Paulson shared the
following story about Joe, The Magical Music Man.
Glenn wrote: >>> Subject: Joe Birkeland
Gary.. Richard Thompson's letter a few weeks ago brought back memories
of Joe Birkeland my old friend and band director. I was in his band in
the early 40's when he was still single and his residence was a room at
the Bailey home. His second home was the band room on the 2nd floor of
the old junior high school across from the Catholic church. Many
evenings we would go up there and visit with Joe when he was puttering
away in the band room.
Richard's letter said that Joe was never late for anything.
In 1946 Bud Rozum and myself returned from 3 years service in the navy
and played with the band again for a short time. We went up to Winnipeg
to participate in a parade. I remember we stayed in an old hockey arena.
We were due to be in the parade early in the afternoon. Bub and I found
a Canadian Navy service club called HMS Chippawa close by. We met some
Canadian sailors there and enjoyed good conversation and liquid
refreshments and forgot about the time. When we got back to the arena
the bus was waiting for us and Joe was furious. He followed us into the
area and chewed us out all the time that we were changing clothes. He
did not want to be late because of us.
Glenn Paulson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Glenn.
Aren't memories wonderful?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Snappy Smiling Service" was the slogan at the Tea Pot Dome Oil
Company.
Roy Lamarre was the Proprietor.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We have received a response to Rev. Yeagers request for help in the
athletic department. >>> Subject: high school hockey websites.
Hi Gary,
There are two websites that are totally dedicated to high school hockey
in North Dakota.
www.ndhighschoolhockey.com
www.icetimend.info
((( The rest of the note, I think, is for everyones information.)))
Myself and another person have started a bulky sports equipment
cleaning business a couple of years ago. Since then I have bought him
out and am on this venture alone. I have added a hockey stick repair
business to this also. These two services can be checked out on
www.esporta.ca and www.srshockey.com. I have a banner on
ndhighschoolhockey website and a most interesting news article on mrsa,
hockey gear and the stench can be found at this link
http://exn.ca/news/video/exn2004/01/12/exn20040112-esporta.asx
Some scary stuff when it comes to our kids health. My washing service
takes care of the mold, fungus, and bacteria. Makes the gear smell
great. The article says it all.
As for the stick repair, it saves parents from buying a new $200 stick
and lets them have it repaired for $45-$55.
You can use this all or just parts of it if you want.
Thanks, Brad Martinson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Brad.
+++++
Darrin Beier also sent us the previously mentioned hockey link. Thanks
a million for caring and sharing Darrin.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ohio
There are no natural lakes in the state of Ohio, every one is man made.
??? I really find this one hard to believe so I guess I'll have to
rely on The Fox Hunters to correct it, if it isn't.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beverly DeSautel sent us this idea after reading all the hype about the
Heritage Village Fish Fry's. She said. >>> A fish fry at Heritage
Village during the week all the former Graftonites come home for
reunions might just be a idea that would succeed in a major way! <<<
Thanks a million Beverly. It certainly is something to think about.
-----------------------------
Reading about Henry & Emily Williams Museum, gave Judy reason to
write. >>>
Gary - what a trip down memory lane when you mentioned Henry Williams
museum. We lived across the alley form Henry and Emily and my brothers
and I often walked over to see what Henry was working on. He would let
us watch as he delicately pieced an animal back together. But he always
reminded us that we couldn't touch anything. Emily would bring cookies
and milk out to the building and Henry would have "lunch" with us. His
building is now on the grounds at Heritage Village - a fine piece of
Grafton's history.
Judy (Anderson) Keizer <<<<
While I was watching Henry put the eyes in an owl one afternoon. I
asked him where he put the "hoot". He lifted the owl up, and, without
saying a word, pointed under the tail, and smiled. Then he said,
"Sometimes, owls are just like people, they just don't give a hoot."
Aren't memories wonderful?
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"If you don't care, don't expect the rest to share."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by,
====== Jack Spencer Moe ======
~~ Born 2/3/2008 @ 1:46 a.m. ~~
Jack tipped the scales at 8 lbs. 6 oz.
and measured 21" long from head to toe.
That's a keeper in anyones boat!!
The little nipple nibblers parents are,
- Mike & Christine (O'Connell) Moe -
----------------------
The current temperature is 17 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 5/-9
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-1
The high on this date in 1991 was 54 degrees. Now that's global
warming.
It sounds like we could get another trainload of snowfolks tomorrow.
============================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
============================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Workmen have started putting the roof on the railroad "longhouse" on
the north end of town. The east side of the roof, on the main portion of
the structure is covered.
-------------------------
Stories of Joe Birkeland and "the Birkeland era" are still being
exchanged among those who knew him best. Glenn Paulson shared the
following story about Joe, The Magical Music Man.
Glenn wrote: >>> Subject: Joe Birkeland
Gary.. Richard Thompson's letter a few weeks ago brought back memories
of Joe Birkeland my old friend and band director. I was in his band in
the early 40's when he was still single and his residence was a room at
the Bailey home. His second home was the band room on the 2nd floor of
the old junior high school across from the Catholic church. Many
evenings we would go up there and visit with Joe when he was puttering
away in the band room.
Richard's letter said that Joe was never late for anything.
In 1946 Bud Rozum and myself returned from 3 years service in the navy
and played with the band again for a short time. We went up to Winnipeg
to participate in a parade. I remember we stayed in an old hockey arena.
We were due to be in the parade early in the afternoon. Bub and I found
a Canadian Navy service club called HMS Chippawa close by. We met some
Canadian sailors there and enjoyed good conversation and liquid
refreshments and forgot about the time. When we got back to the arena
the bus was waiting for us and Joe was furious. He followed us into the
area and chewed us out all the time that we were changing clothes. He
did not want to be late because of us.
Glenn Paulson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Glenn.
Aren't memories wonderful?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Snappy Smiling Service" was the slogan at the Tea Pot Dome Oil
Company.
Roy Lamarre was the Proprietor.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We have received a response to Rev. Yeagers request for help in the
athletic department. >>> Subject: high school hockey websites.
Hi Gary,
There are two websites that are totally dedicated to high school hockey
in North Dakota.
www.ndhighschoolhockey.com
www.icetimend.info
((( The rest of the note, I think, is for everyones information.)))
Myself and another person have started a bulky sports equipment
cleaning business a couple of years ago. Since then I have bought him
out and am on this venture alone. I have added a hockey stick repair
business to this also. These two services can be checked out on
www.esporta.ca and www.srshockey.com. I have a banner on
ndhighschoolhockey website and a most interesting news article on mrsa,
hockey gear and the stench can be found at this link
http://exn.ca/news/video
Some scary stuff when it comes to our kids health. My washing service
takes care of the mold, fungus, and bacteria. Makes the gear smell
great. The article says it all.
As for the stick repair, it saves parents from buying a new $200 stick
and lets them have it repaired for $45-$55.
You can use this all or just parts of it if you want.
Thanks, Brad Martinson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Brad.
+++++
Darrin Beier also sent us the previously mentioned hockey link. Thanks
a million for caring and sharing Darrin.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ohio
There are no natural lakes in the state of Ohio, every one is man made.
??? I really find this one hard to believe so I guess I'll have to
rely on The Fox Hunters to correct it, if it isn't.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beverly DeSautel sent us this idea after reading all the hype about the
Heritage Village Fish Fry's. She said. >>> A fish fry at Heritage
Village during the week all the former Graftonites come home for
reunions might just be a idea that would succeed in a major way! <<<
Thanks a million Beverly. It certainly is something to think about.
-----------------------------
Reading about Henry & Emily Williams Museum, gave Judy reason to
write. >>>
Gary - what a trip down memory lane when you mentioned Henry Williams
museum. We lived across the alley form Henry and Emily and my brothers
and I often walked over to see what Henry was working on. He would let
us watch as he delicately pieced an animal back together. But he always
reminded us that we couldn't touch anything. Emily would bring cookies
and milk out to the building and Henry would have "lunch" with us. His
building is now on the grounds at Heritage Village - a fine piece of
Grafton's history.
Judy (Anderson) Keizer <<<<
While I was watching Henry put the eyes in an owl one afternoon. I
asked him where he put the "hoot". He lifted the owl up, and, without
saying a word, pointed under the tail, and smiled. Then he said,
"Sometimes, owls are just like people, they just don't give a hoot."
Aren't memories wonderful?
==========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==========================
"If you don't care, don't expect the rest to share."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
February 2, 2008 - Saturday
Early Edition
Todays Gazette is brought to you by the 1880 vintage log cabin on the
Grounds of the Grafton Heritage Village.
---------------------
The current temperature is 2 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 11/-9
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-2
It was 42 degrees (above) on this date in 1991. (for the Global warming
folks)
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Several times a week I receive questions relative to local sports
activities. Although they very in content. The following note, from
North Carolina, pretty much cuts to the chase. >>>>
Gary:
If you could, could you send the word out to publish any websites
devoted to GPR boys' hockey? I've googled my pinkies off and can find
only the ND high school website, which is great, but I'm dying down
here! My boys are smokin' hot, and I can't even read the Record
articles, for pity's sake. I haven't had a taco-in-a-bag for what,
years! God help us all. I can still smell that Centennial center, two
years gone now. Oh, my heart. Anyhow, any news about my Spoiler boys -
and b-ballers, and whoever else is practicing excellence in Grafton,
Lutheran or Catholic or Whatnot, let me know. I am at your mercy.
Peace and joy, and longing for wooden bleachers and frozen orange juice
cups and all that...
Pr Greg Yeager
China Grove NC <<<<
Thanks for writing Rev. Yeager lets hope someone can help our cause. I
understand the school has started a new Website at www.grafton.k12.nd.us
I checked it out, and, so far at least, I couldn't find anything about
current sports scores. That "might" be a super spot for our snowbirds to
keep up with sports results going into the local locker rooms. Also, I
could be wrong, but I'm thinking someone might want to check the site
and change the name listed as our local principle.
The Walsh County Record publishes most area results, although I really
haven't checked their website lately.
----------------------
I watched as much of the Clinton / Obama debate Thursday night as I
could. I noticed how careful both were to dance around the issue of
visitors "without papers".
Hilary seems to feel much more comfortable calling illegal immigrants
"undocumented" residents.
I'm not sure if I'm getting soft, or, if my vocabulary is simply
changing with the times. For instance,... already I'm starting to think
of the guys that robbed the bank in Park River the other day
as,.........
"Undocumented Borrowers".
If you know what I mean.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Wal-Mart now sells more food than any other store in the world.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I mentioned Henry Williams' museum and wildlife display at Heritage
Village. As a young boy I remember well running down the alley between
Manvel and Cooper avenue to watch Henry work his mounting magic. I
remember Henry telling me once that he had worked on just about every
type of "critter" there was,..... About the only thing he hadn't
stuffed,...... yet,...... was a litterbug.
-----------------------
TONIGHT ~ SATURDAY NIGHT
====== WALLEYE FISH FRY ======
~~~ SATURDAY--FEB 2, 2008 ~~~
-- SERVING--5 PM UNTIL GONE --
TAKE OUT ORDERS, CALL 352-3280< ~ ADULTS $10 CHILD UNDER 10 $5 ~
Proceeds from the Walleye Fish Fry will go to help maintain
Heritage Village.
The only difference between eating the Walleye at Heritage Village
Saturday and eating Walleye at the lake..... is the lake. Or
so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It saddens me to report the passing of Stephen Rice, age 61 at his lake
home. Stephen practiced law in Grafton and was a former Walsh County
States Attorney. His funeral arrangements are pending.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
"To know what is right, and then not do it. Is the worst form of
cowardice."
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.
Todays Gazette is brought to you by the 1880 vintage log cabin on the
Grounds of the Grafton Heritage Village.
---------------------
The current temperature is 2 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 11/-9
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-2
It was 42 degrees (above) on this date in 1991. (for the Global warming
folks)
==========================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==========================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Several times a week I receive questions relative to local sports
activities. Although they very in content. The following note, from
North Carolina, pretty much cuts to the chase. >>>>
Gary:
If you could, could you send the word out to publish any websites
devoted to GPR boys' hockey? I've googled my pinkies off and can find
only the ND high school website, which is great, but I'm dying down
here! My boys are smokin' hot, and I can't even read the Record
articles, for pity's sake. I haven't had a taco-in-a-bag for what,
years! God help us all. I can still smell that Centennial center, two
years gone now. Oh, my heart. Anyhow, any news about my Spoiler boys -
and b-ballers, and whoever else is practicing excellence in Grafton,
Lutheran or Catholic or Whatnot, let me know. I am at your mercy.
Peace and joy, and longing for wooden bleachers and frozen orange juice
cups and all that...
Pr Greg Yeager
China Grove NC <<<<
Thanks for writing Rev. Yeager lets hope someone can help our cause. I
understand the school has started a new Website at www.grafton.k12.nd.us
I checked it out, and, so far at least, I couldn't find anything about
current sports scores. That "might" be a super spot for our snowbirds to
keep up with sports results going into the local locker rooms. Also, I
could be wrong, but I'm thinking someone might want to check the site
and change the name listed as our local principle.
The Walsh County Record publishes most area results, although I really
haven't checked their website lately.
----------------------
I watched as much of the Clinton / Obama debate Thursday night as I
could. I noticed how careful both were to dance around the issue of
visitors "without papers".
Hilary seems to feel much more comfortable calling illegal immigrants
"undocumented" residents.
I'm not sure if I'm getting soft, or, if my vocabulary is simply
changing with the times. For instance,... already I'm starting to think
of the guys that robbed the bank in Park River the other day
as,.........
"Undocumented Borrowers".
If you know what I mean.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Wal-Mart now sells more food than any other store in the world.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I mentioned Henry Williams' museum and wildlife display at Heritage
Village. As a young boy I remember well running down the alley between
Manvel and Cooper avenue to watch Henry work his mounting magic. I
remember Henry telling me once that he had worked on just about every
type of "critter" there was,..... About the only thing he hadn't
stuffed,...... yet,...... was a litterbug.
-----------------------
TONIGHT ~ SATURDAY NIGHT
====== WALLEYE FISH FRY ======
~~~ SATURDAY--FEB 2, 2008 ~~~
-- SERVING--5 PM UNTIL GONE --
TAKE OUT ORDERS, CALL 352-3280< ~ ADULTS $10 CHILD UNDER 10 $5 ~
Proceeds from the Walleye Fish Fry will go to help maintain
Heritage Village.
The only difference between eating the Walleye at Heritage Village
Saturday and eating Walleye at the lake..... is the lake. Or
so it seems to me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It saddens me to report the passing of Stephen Rice, age 61 at his lake
home. Stephen practiced law in Grafton and was a former Walsh County
States Attorney. His funeral arrangements are pending.
========================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
========================
"To know what is right, and then not do it. Is the worst form of
cowardice."
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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