April 18, 2008 - Friday

Today is the day before The Taste of Home Cooking School AND it's the
first day of the Sketterville Gazette.
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The current temperature is 64
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 63/25
Normal H/L temp for this date is 55/32
It was 89 degrees on this date in 1987.
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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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Today is the first Skeeterville edition of the "Skeeter Season". It is
the first day the average daily low temperature reaches 32 degree
(above). It is the time to put the snowcats and snowblowers in the shed,
and to drag the Walleye Combine out and start sharpening up fishhooks.
Before long, it will also be time to head to Arnesen's Rocky Point. If
you haven't booked your cabin at Rocky Point, this would be a super time
to do so. You can check out their web site at Arnesens.com and see all
the things they have to offer. If you poke around the website long
enough, you'll even find a picture of me catching fish. (or trying to)
There is even a picture of our motorhome in there somewhere. Then,
before you log off, "book a cabin".
It's a super place to go fishing, and, the food at Rock Harbor Lodge is
fantastic.
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It's no-longer simply a rumor. Mad Dog Productions are in fact bringing
their extreme disregard for the human body show to Grafton during the
2008 Summerfest Celebration. That is to say, so far at least, they are
still scheduled to be here. Personally, I am hoping some resemblance of
sanity will eventually set in with the powers that be, and
(appropriately named) Mad Dog's Production's will be cancelled.
How many times, lately, have we heard someone equate the latest rash of
shootings and gang fights to the publicity they gain over the news
media?
Suddenly now, it appears, we believe that exposing the kids in are area
to such brutality they won't go out and practice the art themselves.
Some folks have suggested that "Extreme Fighting" is a form of Martial
Art. Given the other crazy things going on in the world today, I suppose
that might even be possible. As far as I'm concerned, however, a Extreme
Fighting event is about as close to "art" as a nudist beach is to a
fashion show.
Or so it seems to me.
I can also assure you that Scott & Peppi Robideaux, along with their
Ultimate Gym Organization, do not condon such shananigens.
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It sure is fun getting questions I can actually answer. Like the
following question from Diann. She wrote. >>>>
Gary, I checked your Gazette today cause I am wondering what all the
digging is about west of the City building on School Road. Can you
find out? <<<
Thanks for asking such an easy question. The area just west of the
Developmental Center will be used as a "stagging area" for the pipeline
company that will be laying down the oil pipeline from Canada through
North Dakota.
We might expect as many as 400 pipeline workers in the area for the
next few months. The Leistikow Park camp grounds will also be getting a
much needed significant upgrade to accommodate the demand expected this
summer.
The fact that the stagging area will be in Grafton, also means we can
expect a significant economic impact in the community as well. There is
no doubt that the preparations for those folks will cost the Park
Department more money. The campgrounds will have improved electrical
services and possibly even a few additional camp sites. All of which
"should" be done regardless of the pipeline. All of which will help our
entire community for many years to come.
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I'm pleased to share the next note.
Hello Gary
I just wanted to thank you for promoting Kelly's benefit and was hoping
that you would also include Kelly's thank you in the Gazette. Not
everyone gets the Record and we would like to reach as many people as
possible. The benefit was a huge success and we are blessed to live in
such a caring community. Keep up the good work and thank you for
providing a means of communicating with so many others. Thanks again
Kris Molde.
First and foremost, I would like to thank the organizers of
my benefit, Liz Daby, Sharon Lipsh, Maggie Campbell and LuAnn Kotnik.
Thank you Susie Corneillie for allowing us to have the event at
Marketplace. Without you amazing ladies this event would not have
happened. Thank you to all the businesses and individuals for the food
donations that made the wonderful meal possible. The silent auction
and bake sale were a huge success. Thank you to everyone who donated
auction items, baked goods or made cash donations. A huge thank you to
all the businesses and individuals for your contributions as well as all
the volunteers who helped in so many ways to make this event a success.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that
attended the event. Sometimes the best things in life aren't things at
all but people like you.
Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Kelly Andrews & Collin Klagmann
Kris & Dean Molde
Mike Andrews
The Houska Family
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==== SATURDAY ====
- SEE YOU AT THE HIGH SCHOOL -
Saturday, April 19th 2008, KXPO 1340 / KAUJ 101 Radio Station, along
with Graftons Country Smokehouse and more than 50 other area businesses
will participate in the "Taste of Home Cooking School". The gigantic
event will be held at the Grafton High School/Elementary School Combined
Building in the southwest corner of Grafton.
The Exhibitor Fair doors will be open 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm AND the
Cooking School will begin at 5:00 pm.
Pre-show tickets can be obtained from the Radio station, Country
Smokehouse, B & D Flooring, Grafton Floral and Greenhouse, Hansons Auto
& Implement of Grafton and Cavalier and Waynes Heating & Cooling for
$7.00 or they can be purchased at the door for $10.00.
It definitely will be a fantastic event.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"To know what is right, and then not do it, is the worst form of
cowardice."


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