Todays Gazette is brought to you in memory of one of Graftons very
finest. ~~~~~~ Ronnie J. Fellman ~~~~~~
Feb. 3, 1991 ------------- Dec. 4, 2008
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The current temperature is 16 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 16/-1
Normal H/L temp for this date is 23/6
It was 53 degrees on this date in 1990
Friday morning Mother Nature started delivering parts for a winter
snowperson population. We can expect a shot of snowcat dust almost every
day this week.
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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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I understand the Vessel of Praise presentation Friday evening was
another huge success. Several folks told me the music was absolutely
fantastic and the event was enjoyed by a really large turnout as well.
If you haven't had the opportunity to attend a Vessel of Praise
concert, I can assure you, you will truly enjoy it when you do.
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Pat and I, along with a few hundred other area residents, were invited
to attend a Christmas Supper at the brand new Grafton Mennonite Church
West of town. The event was given by the Grafton Mennonite Youth.
As I've said in the past, I am much more of a consumer than a
connoisseur. However, the meal the Mennonite Youth group prepared and
served Friday evening involved several courses of culinary cuisine that
was absolutely delicious. Three varieties of homemade pie, with real ice
cream, completed the meal portion of the evening.
Cy & Delores Novak, Glora Holiday and my Aunt Alice Lessard were among
our tables supper conversationalists. I can't remember how many years
it's been since I shared the same Christmas supper table with aunt
Alice. I'm guessing it must have been at least 6 or 7 smaller belt sizes
ago at gramma Sevigny's house at 818 Cooper Avenue.
A beautiful Christmas Carol Concert presented by the Youth of the
Mennonite Community provided us with a absolutely beautiful ending to a
most wonderful evening.
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By now almost everyone has figured out that I end each Gazette "going
to work on my dash". The dash, you'll remember, is that space between
the date you were born,... and the date you pass on.
It is, after all that is said and done, the one thing we will all have
in common, the dash that is.
The dash that will be assigned to everyone is significant to be sure.
To some folks, the dash will come easier than others. I can only hope
the dash I leave gives some meaning and value to the time I am able to
spend hear on earth.
Our world lost a courageous young man this past Thursday. Who's life
time was short hear on earth. His knowledge and wisdom and warm smile
all started at the same moment he was born.
He brought joy to all those who knew him and showed the world how to
handle misfortune and adversity. He fought with the fervor of a man much
his senior and never gave in til the end.
Ronnie Fellman was a young boy, measured in years, but a grown man, by
the way he handled his fears. Ronnie not only leaves our world a better
place. He has left us a fantastic example to follow.
Pat and I along with our entire family extend our most sincere and
heartfelt condolences to the Fellman family and to all of Ronnies
friends as well.
And if I may, I would like to share a little something I have learned
along the way.
"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
It saddens me to share the obituary of a young man that has given so
much. While having so much yet to give.
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Ronnie J.Fellman, age 17 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday,
December 04, 2008 at the St. Mary's Hospital of Rochester, MN after a
seven year battle with cancer. Ronald J. Fellman was born February 3,
1991 in Grafton, ND the son of David and Susan (Johnson) Fellman. He was
baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. He attended the
Chase Elementary School, Central Middle School and was currently a
senior at the Grafton High School. Ronnie was employed as a cook and
delivery driver at the Granny's Family Restaurant.
He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, the Valley Cruisers
Car Club and the Northeast North Dakota Pioneer Machinery Association.
He enjoyed working on cars, four wheeling, snowmobiling and spending
time with all his friends.
Ronnie is survived by his parents David and Susan Fellman, Grafton, ND;
sister Ashley Fellman, Grand Forks, ND; maternal grandparents Pete and
Sharon Johnson, Grafton, ND. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also
survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Harold
and Arlene Fellman and infant brother Justin.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 2:30 P.M at the
Grafton High School Gymnasium. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 with a
prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton.
Friends may also call at the High School Tuesday for one hour prior to
the service. Interment will be at the Grafton City Cemetery.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"You simply can't have all the answers. If you haven't been asked all
the questions."
Or so it seems to me.
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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