Todays Gazette is being brought to you by the National Weather Service.
They have issued a "winter weather advisory" until 10:00 am for our
area. They didn't say what season our weather would resemble after 10:00
am today, however, I am guessing it will not be summer.
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The current temperature is 9 degrees.
The "feels like" temperature is -9
Yesterday H/L temperature was 17/-14
Normal H/L temp for this date is 16/-2
It was 49 degrees on this date in 1999
During the past few days we've received more snow than all the kids who
ever attended Chase School could roll up into a family of Snowfolks.
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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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Much has happened since I sent out last Wednesdays Gazette.
The 24th was a good news bad news day for many of us in Grafton. We
(Pat & me) spent Christmas eve at Brad and Denise's home along with our
entire family. Two rows of shoes in the entrance to their hallway was a
good indication it would be a fun evening. There was 62 shoes, all lined
up, in the hallway and a pile of coats on the bed that almost reached
the ceiling. The kitchen counters and tables were packed full of all
kinds of delicious nutriments and as I sat down in a over stuffed chair,
it dawned on me that I too would be in the same condition soon.
To have my entire family,... my wife and my children, grandchildren and
great grand children all together on such a blessed night would make it
a glorious evening, and, a very special night.
I watched while the presents were opened that evening, and marvelled at
how everyone really did care. It was great seeing the wee ones tear open
their gifts and of course the hugs and squeezes were a highlight of the
night.
Oh yes, I know, the birth of The Christ Child truly is the "main"
reason for the season. However, caring and sharing it with those that
you love, is as close to the manger as I'll ever get.
For me being with my entire family,... and being able to celebrate
Christmas together, is a most wonderful experience.
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Regrettably, members of the Aurel DeSautel family will remember this
Christmas as the one that the Lord called Aurel to his Heavenly Home.
Very early on the morning of this past Christmas Eve day, Aurel
DeSautel passed away at Grafton Unity Medical Center.
I've known Aurel most of my life. I have always considered him, "my
friend". I've worked with him and I have worked for him. We have shared
numerous good times together, and I guess some not so good times too.
Aurel and I have shared the same coffee table at Granny's for many
years. Often we would exchange our views "memories", of encounters and
events, relating to Leonard, a mutual "friend" and relative of ours.
Aurel was a very kind and gentle man. He was the kind of man who always
asked what he could for someone else, rather than what someone else
might do for him. Aurel played in the Grafton Parade Band as well as the
American Legion Clown Band, though I can assure you of one thing, Aurel
played in the Clown Band but he always took his music very seriously.
I will miss Aurel DeSautel, however, I will never forget him. Pat and I
with our family extend our most sincere condolences to Delores and the
entire DeSautel family
~~ Aurel F. DeSautel, age 78 of Grafton passed away on Wednesday,
December 24, 2008 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Aurel was born
November 24, 1930 in Grafton, the son of the late Albert and Marie
(Campbell) DeSautel. He graduated from Grafton High school and then
attended the University of North Dakota for one year. He served in the
United States Army during the Korean War. He returned home and started
farming in Farmington Township.
Aurel married Delores White on July 19, 1956 in Grafton. They lived and
farmed in Farmington Twp. until moving to Grafton in 1995. He retired in
1996. Aurel was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church,
the Grafton American Legion Post #41, the Grafton V.F. W. Post #9367,
the 40 et 8, the Walsh County Historical Society and the Grafton Knights
of Columbus Council #3918. He was also a member of the Grafton Parade
Band and the American Legion Band. He served as Supervisor of Farmington
Township, served on the Board of Nash Grain and the Unity Hospital
Board.
Aurel is survived by his wife Delores of Grafton; children: David
DeSautel (Sara Rouleau), Bismarck; Thomas (Sue) DeSautel, Wausau; Jim
(Nicole) DeSautel, Grafton; Paul (Denise) DeSautel, Grafton and Janet
DeSautel (Steve Worner), Grand Forks. Twelve grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Aurel's funeral was Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church, Grafton. Interment will be at St. John's
Catholic 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 have learned to appreciate
that the souls of our dearly departed
really never do leave us.
They simply take up residence
in our hearts, our minds
and our memories." Gary Moe
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those who mind don't
matter.... and those who matter don't mind."
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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