4/29/08 TUESDAY
Todays Gazette is brought to you by:
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They make a great "bonus" for your employee of the day, week or month.
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The current temperature is 28
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 49/19
Normal H/L temp for this date is 62/37
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
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If you haven't toured the "The Garnett House" in St.Thomas you've
missed seeing one of the areas Grandest Homes. For many years - while
Josephine "Garnett" Miller occupied the home - as a member of the
Grafton Floral family, I had the opportunity to deliver and often help
Josephine decorate her marvelous home for various special occasions
throughout the year.
This Sunday, May 4 the Historic Garnett House in St. Thomas will be
host the annual Tea and open house from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. You will
also see a grand selection of German Dresden Porcelain Lace Figurines.
Tickets for this memorable event will be $7. The Garnett Home, located
on the North end of the main street in St. Thomas, is run by the St.
Thomas Preservation Society.
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~ Grafton Parks & Rec - Kids Baseball ~
Practices Starts in May for PEEWEES.
~~~~~~~ Register Today ~~~~~~~
~~~~~~ For Ages 5-18 yrs. ~~~~~~
--- Phone 701-352-1842 and sign up. ---
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Workers have been seen hauling merchandise into the new "Home" of Home
of Economy located on the west side of Grafton.
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While I was driving through Leistikow Park Monday afternoon I was
thinking. How wonderful it's going to be, to see the park full of people
all summer. I thought of the 30 or more mobile units that will be
taking up residents in town, for the whole summer. All, or certainly
most, of them will be here seven days a week. Something many local
residents (including me) can't say.
Our community could well have 350 to 400 new, temporary, people living
here for the entire summer. Some, in fact, just might find that our
little community offers then exactly the kind of tranquility they have
been looking for, and stay for good.
Some of our new visitors have already mentioned, how nice they think
our little community is and how much it has to offer.
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Yesterday I received a call from a nice lady that works at Sunset. She
called to request a Legion Baseball Ticket, and, while she was at it,
she asked if she could be also be included in the Gazette Family. She
mentioned that she as been getting the Gazette from the "news from
Grafton" website. However, she said, it isn't always up to date".
So,.... now we have another new member of the Gazette family, ticket
#322 will go in the barrel with Pat's name on it, AND, the baseball
folks have another sponsor.
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Yesterday I received a note from a former Grafton resident saying they
will be sending a $100 check for our Baseball players. The note said
that I "needn't" mention anything about it,... "it's just fun to donate
to something that keeps the younger generation busy and having fun."
So let it suffice to say. Thanks a million to the owners of a trucking
firm with the moniker DB Trucking, and a special thanks to you Marie.
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I understand somebody was questioning the logic of increasing the
Leistikow Campgrounds. I have also heard, someone, suggested that the
additional spaces (12) that are being added to the campground will not
leave enough open space for local residents to play on.
Obviously, those individuals simply haven't spent enough time driving
around researching their concerns.
I may miss a place or two, however I see acres of unused open play
areas all over town. Not the least of which, is the area just east of
the Centennial Center. The West 8th street softball field is another
prime spot to throw a frisbee. Of course Pumpkin Park offers additional
playground space as does Chandler Field and of course we shouldn't
forget the Southends Buster Schumacher Park. Then there is the State
Developmental slew, that would be a fantastic area to "run til you
drop".
Another fabulous place to romp and stomp is what some have called the
Eagles Park just East of the Golf Course Club House. That's a great
place to picnic and play touch football. As is the many acres in the
Green Belt area, north of the river. We shouldn't forget our meandering
little river, offering our residents a super place for canoeing.
AND,... I haven't even mentioned the many areas of Leistikow Park that
provides ample room for about any activity one could think of. Not to
mention the three Baseball Diamonds and as many Tennis Courts around
town. Plus Fantastic facilities for Curling, Archery, Bowling, and Golf
shouldn't be overlooked on that research tour as well.
Our community offers the fabulous Heritage Village with thousands of
interesting items from the past on display and of course beautifully
restored Elmwood must be included in that tour around town too.
Yes, I guess those 12 additional camping spots will take up a little
space in the park. They also create the possibilities of a significant
economic impact to a community that needs every dollar it has, just to
survive.
The Leistikow Park Campground is the only entity, I'm aware of, that
specifically addresses the needs of a group of people from outside the
area that actually do want to come to town to relax, and, as often as
not, to spend a little money too.
Or so it seems to me.
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There is still TWO DAYS LEFT to participate in the 2008 American
Legion / High School Baseball Calendar Drawing.
You will have 22 daily chances to win $50 and 5 chances to win the $100
Saturday draws.
Simply drop me a note telling me you have put your check in the mail,
and please include your address. I will fill out your lucky ticket and
make certain it gets in the barrel for the drawings.
I can't guarantee you'll win. I can, however, guarantee that you will
feel better for doing it.
Like the next note from the Smith's.
Judy wrote: >>>>>
Hi Gary: We are still enjoying being a part of the Gazette family.
Very hot in Escondido, California today. We had a high of 98 degrees. A
bit hot for April! Gary and I would like to purchase two tickets for
the American Legion Baseball calendar drawings. One in my name, Judy
Smith and one in Gary Smith's name. The check will be in the mail
tomorrow morning on my way to work.
We appreciate all you do and thank you.
Sincerely,
Judy Smith <<<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Judy.
Lucky Ticket numbers 328 & 329 will be going into the barrel with your
names on them.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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