March 28, 2008 - Friday

(early)
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Kelly Andrews' BENEFIT - TODAY
4 to 8:30 at The Marketplace on 8th.
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The current temperature is 26
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 34/21
Normal H/L temp for this date is 40/22
It was 82 degrees on this date in 1946.
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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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Every day I receive many notes from all sorts of people, of all ages,
from all over the country. The following note comes straight from the
heart, of a beautiful young lady attending collage in the Minnesota Iron
Range Country.
Alysia Osowski wrote; >>>
Subject: RE: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
Hi Gary and Shivercity Gazette readers. I was reading Thursday's
edition of the Gazette and when I got to the end I read this "Write if
you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,.....
before it's too late." I have read this many times before but today
it meant much more to me than it ever has before. I'm currently going
to school up in Ely, Minnesota at Vermilion Community College. It's a
pretty small school so you get to know quite a few of the people here
and develop some sort of a connection with many of the students. On
Friday we received news that one of our fellow classmates, Nate
Stetter, was involved in a fatal car accident while he was heading
home for Easter. This news hit everyone here at school very hard
because this young man was one of those that you could meet just once
and remember forever. He always had a great smile on his face and he
was one of those who definitely saw the glass half full. I didn't
really have the opportunity to get to know Nate very well but I realize
today that I missed out. He touched many people's lives here and will
never be forgot. Nate was one who enjoyed life and
all that life had to offer. With this being said, I ask that you
all think about the quote that Gary ends the Gazette with every day:
"Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are, ..... before it's too late." Life is a very fragile thing and
can be taken away from us so very quickly and unexpectedly. I just
ask that as all of you go on about your day today that you keep Nate
Stetter and his family in your prayers please. Just as a Kenny
Chesney song says, "...take every breathe God gives you for what it's
worth.", because we never know when God will decide that it's our time
to go onto the better place.
Thanks Gary for everything you do, you truely are a wonderful person.
Alysia <<<<
Thanks for caring and sharing Alysia. If somehow, in someway, just one
word I've written gives value or meaning. Then my task has received it's
just reward.
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It's doesn't surprise me that many folks remember Miss Cora Lykken with
the utmost respect. Carol shared the following thoughts. >>>> Dear
Gary:
Your tribute to Miss Cora Lykken surely made many of us think about
her. I have thought so many times that I could not have been a medical
transcriptionist for 30 years had it not been for Miss Cora. My
first memory of her was the bottom floor of the band room, I guess, in
the 7th grade. If only there were more teachers like her today. The
gettin, hittin and smokin made me laugh because being here in Tennessee,
you hear that a lot. Ha!!
Thanks for your tribute....
Carol Sterling <<< Thank you for caring and sharing Carol.
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Joanne shared her thoughts about Miss Lykken and also mentions her
appreciation to Tom Kutz for his 48 Flood Show.
Hi, Gary,
Your comments on Cora Lykken brought back so many memories. Hearing her
teach Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" echoes in my mind..."Quoth the
Raven, 'Nevermore' ". Three generations of my family had Cora as a
teacher: my grandfather, Jarl; my dad, Marvin; and my sister, Jeanne and
I. We were blessed by her dedication to enriching the lives of the
students that she taught.
Also special thanks to Tom Kutz for the historical slide show on the
Flood of '48!
Joanne (Pederson) Sheridan <<<<
Thanks for caring and sharing Joanne. It is very apparent that
wonderful people, the likes of Miss Lykken, are never forgotten. Aren't
memories wonderful?
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The Picture Show of the 48 Flood gave Twila reason to share the
following.
>>> Please relay onto Tom what an awesome slide show that was! Thanks
much for sharing. <<<<
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This one comes from the parents of the MC of the 2008 Men's World
Curling Championship opening ceremonies.
They wrote, >>>
Thanks so much for sending out the Gazette so regularly. It really
keeps us informed as to what is happening in Grafton. Just wanted to
tell you that we really appreciate all the time and effort you put into
doing that and also how much we enjoyed Tom Kutz's 1948 Flood
pictures. They were just great. Thanks again. Ole and Frances
Aasand <<<<
Thanks for caring and sharing your kind words of appreciation. All I do
is turn on the light in the lighthouse. That process really isn't
successful, unless it brings the ships to port.
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BENEFIT FOR KELLY ANDREWS Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Date: FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 Marketplace on 8th, Grafton Kelly
is a 27 year old, hard working, caring, smart, and beautiful young woman
who was diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
==== Cost: $10.00 per plate ==== Serving BBQ Pork & Au
Gratin Potatoes Tickets are available in advance at Marketplace,
-- Country Smokehouse, -- Wally's, or, at the Highway Dept in the
Courthouse.
Bake sale, Rootbeer floats, a silent auction of numerous Items and
sports memorabilia, AND MUCH MORE...
Any expression of kindness and consideration will be greatly
appreciated.
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This Sat. 29th from 7am to 2pm is the Annual French Toast &
Sausage Breakfast at the Federated Church. There simply is no better
French Toast, than Federated French Toast. Fabulous French Toast,
Fellowship and Sizzling Scrumptious Sausage. It just doesn't get any
better than that. Or so it seems to me.
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The 2008 Men's World Curling Championships at The
Ralph Engelstad Arena on Grand Forks April 5 thru 13th. Take
advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to watch a World
Curling Event at The Ralph Engelstad Arena.
And, of course we can't forget the opening event will be MC'd by
Grafton's own John Aasand.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"If you don't tell someone, what you think. How can you expect anyone
to know?"


Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.