Tuesday, September 30, 2008

September 30, 2008 - Tuesday

Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Anderson's Oil
Company.
== Loren & Elvon (Buzz) Anderson ==
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The current temperature is 44 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 53/35
Normal H/L temp for this date is 64/39
It was 93 degrees on this date in 1976
Allow there has been some low lying frost predicted. For the most part,
our forecast for the entire week looks like we'll have "typically
seasonal sugarbeet harvest weather".
For those of you that are not aware of what a "Typical seasonal
sugarbeet harvest weather". The Readers Digest version, simply put......
"we should expect every day of sugarbeet harvest to contain all, or
part, of every seasons weather conditions in them.
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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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Although most of the trees in our area are showing various signs of
fall foliage. We have yet to experience a significant leaf shedding
event. Probably because we haven't had a real frost event,... yet.
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Rarely, do I drive by the corner of Fifth Street and Griggs Avenue
without thinking about the Phillips 66 Service Station that spent so
many years doing business on that intersection.
I remember, as a young boy, I once walked out the back door of our
(Grafton Floral) uptown flower shop and going between the Hvidsten and
Grafton Glass & Paint buildings heading for, "the nice man, at the oil
change place".
I even remember sometimes wondering why "the nice man at the oil change
station" seemed like two people. As a matter of fact, as I am writing
this, I am reminded of the time my Uncle Ad Sevigny laughed at me when I
asked him why "those" two guys had to look so much alike.
At this point I am not absolutely certain if it was mom or if it was my
Aunt Theresa. However, I remember one of them said to me that they
really don't look exactly alike. And, that the reason I might think so,
was because both Elvon (Buzz) and Loren Anderson were such darn nice
people, they just seemed to be a lot more alike than they actually were.
Gosh I'm glad I had that explained to me in that fashion. As time went
on, and I began bringing my own vehicles into the Anderson Bros. service
station I would look at them and remember the real reason they "looked"
so much alike. They really were "very nice people", all of the Anderson
Brothers were. And, the fact remains, it simply did make them look much
more alike than their physical stature might suggest.
Unfortunately, and with great sorrow, I must share the passing of one
of Grafton's finest.
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Elvon Anderson
Elvon A. "Buzz" Anderson, age 94 of Grafton died Sunday, September 28,
2008 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Elvon Adolph "Buzz"
Anderson was born January 14, 1914 in Roseau, MN the son of the late
Paul and Lulu (Simmons) Anderson. The family moved to Grafton in 1922
and he graduated from Grafton High School in 1931. Buzz purchased the
Phillips 66 gas station in 1931. His brother Loren joined in a
partnership in 1932. They later bought the Phillips 66 Bulk Plant in
1947. The business was known as the Anderson Brothers Oil Co, which they
ran for 43 years. Elvon was drafted into the United States Army during
World War II, serving in Prince Rupert Canada for 38 months. He played
in the army band there. He was discharged in 1945. Elvon was
united in marriage to Meredith Manderud on December 2, 1945 at Grafton
Lutheran Church. He continued to operate Phillips 66 until retiring in
1975.
He was a member of the Grafton Lutheran Church, serving on the church
council as secretary. He was a member of the Grafton Park Board, Grafton
School Board, Past President of the Fair Oaks Golf Course, Past
Commander of the Grafton American Legion Post #41, Past Chef De Gare of
the 40 et 8. He sang in the Grafton Lutheran Church Choir for 50 years.
He played in the Grafton City Band, Grafton Community Band, the Grafton
Legion Band, sang in the Grafton Community Choir and the Grafton Male
Choir.
He is survived by his wife Meredith, Grafton, ND; children: Judith
(Bill) Keizer, Grafton, ND; Richard (Susan) Anderson, Souris, ND; Roger
(Alice) Anderson, Bemidji, MN; 6 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 6
great- grandchildren, 8 step great-grandchildren, brother Leslie
Anderson, Auburn, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents and
brothers: Loren, Wes and Vernet.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the
Grafton Lutheran Church, Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Tuesday from
5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of
Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Wednesday for one hour
prior to the service. Interment will be at the Grafton Lutheran
Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Grafton American Legion
Post #41.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
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I would like to extend a most heartfelt sympathy and sincere
condolences to the Anderson family from everyone in the Moe family.
Although it's true that kind and prodigious individuals will continue to
come alone every now and then. They would all do well to emulate the
likes of Elvon A. (Buzz) Anderson.
May the Lord grant "Buzz" the just reward he so graciously deserves.
Or so it seems to me.
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I received the following note from our eldest, and just recently, new
grandmother Kelly. She wrote; >>>
Hi Dad, thanks for getting the word out that the Country Smokehouse
proudly carries Papa Lou's BBQ sauce. I think Christine will be real
pleased with our sales for the first week when she stops back on Wed.
and we have had nothing but good reports about it from people who have
tried it.
Also, it's that time of year again. We can all tell where your
heart is: with the farmers and your wonderful extended family
at American Crystal wishing them the best for a successful beet
harvest. Your notes at this time of the year are touching cuz
I know how much this and all these people mean to you. From a
fathers daughter -- God Bless You All and have a Safe One!
Love, Kelly <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Kelly. I'm sure Christine
will be pleased to hear from you. And, thanks for helping remind
everyone that it is the time of year to be particually careful and of
course we all wish our farmer friends a very safe and prosperous
harvest.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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Each time I read someones obituary. The quote at the end of every
Gazette becomes even more valid and important.


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


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