Monday, February 04, 2008

February 4, 2008 - Monday

Early Edition
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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 -
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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.
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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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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.
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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?
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"Snappy Smiling Service" was the slogan at the Tea Pot Dome Oil
Company.
Roy Lamarre was the Proprietor.
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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.
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Darrin Beier also sent us the previously mentioned hockey link. Thanks
a million for caring and sharing Darrin.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"If you don't care, don't expect the rest to share."


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are,..... before it's too late.

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