February 14, 2008 - Thursday

02/14/08 THURSDAY
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== HAPPY -- VALENTINES -- DAY ==
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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.
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
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L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
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=== HAPPY - BIRTHDAY - BECCA ===
Becca's birthday was Wednesday, 2/13/08. Unfortunately, I didn't
receive the note in time for Wednesdays Gazette.
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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.
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~~~~ Don't cry because it's over; ~~~~
~~~ Smile because it happened ~~~
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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.
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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.
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$ 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.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"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.