Friday, February 27, 2009

February 27, 2009 - Friday

Todays Gazette is brought to you in memory of Trueman Thompson.
It saddens me report that Trueman, age 72 passed away Thursday at his
home in Grafton, North Dakota.
"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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The current temperature is -15 degrees.
The "feels like" temperature is -24.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 1/-12
Normal H/L temp for this date is 27/9
It was 51 degrees on this date in 1932
Mother Nature still practices water boarding. She calls it flooding in
the Red River Valley.
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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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Pat and I attended the Mardi Gras Party (Fat Tuesday Festivities) at St
Johns Tuesday evening. Proceeds from the event will help fund youth
activities at the "EDGE" in Grafton and church repairs in Haiti. That,
along with absolutely Fantastic Food and Entertainment most certainly
was the reason for the evenings super turnout.
Brent Hermans caresses the keys of a piano with the grace and passion
that most certainly must have come to him as a gift from God.
The way Steve Larson moves air past his vocal cords, absolutely amazes
me. His timing and delivery mimics even the best abilities of any of the
members of the world renowned "Rat Pack".
When Ken Nelson strums his guitar, the sounds he orchestrates could
easily be mistaken for those of Chet Atkins, and,.... Ken sings to boot.
The drummer for our evenings entertainment simply cannot be more than
a drumroll away from the same status the likes of which Buddy Rich must
have emerged when he was a lad. Young Ryan Dusek was not only
entertaining to listen to, he was very entertaining to watch as well.
All in all Fat Tuesday, for Pat and me was a most enjoyable evening. If
the powers that be, will allow it to be, Pat and I will certainly be
partaking in next years Marti Gras Festivities at St. Johns. We would
encourage all of you that can, to mark next years "Fat Tuesday" on your
calendar and plan to attend.
It took more than forty energetic volunteers to bring this years event
to fruition. Their hard work and efforts were apparent in every aspect
of the evening. In the words of a famous English born comedian. "Thanks
For The Memories."
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I can't let the Wednesday Breakfast event at Granny's pass without some
mention. Wednesday, Bruce Eickenberry celebrated the 50th anniversary of
his birth. Granny's it seems, found out about the celebration and
prepared a very special pancake for Bruce that morning. The pancake was
made in the shape of the numeral "50", and, just to spice it up, (pardon
the pun) a bit, there was a delicious sausage patty delicately place in
the center of the zero.
Rumor has it that Krissy may have had something to do with it, and we
all "summized" that Bruce found that out when he got home Wednesday
night. Although he didn't say anything Thursday morning, he did have an
unusually bright smile on his face when he walked into Granny's. Happy
Birthday Bruce.
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~~~ Bone Marrow Donor Drive ~~~
This is the latest word regarding Joanie Silewski's Bone Marrow Donor
Drive. >>> We have been approached by several people that would
like to be tested & registered as a donor, but will be out of town due
to sporting events/work/family commitments. So for you out of towners we
have set up an alternative date, because we need as many people tested
as possible. If you will be out of town the Saturday of the donor drive,
please send your name and email to starcat32@hotmail.com by March 6th.
We will have a kit with your name on it Monday March 9th @ Wally's
Deli. If this alternative date still does not work. You can request a
kit directly from DKMS. Their phone number is 212-209-6718 or
www.dkmsamericas.org.
======= Give life. Give hope. ========
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This coming Saturday, our daughter-in-law Yvette, will celebrate the
anniversary of her birth. It hardly seems like a year ago since we
congratulated Yvette for reaching another chronological milestone. Yet
hear we are, wishing the lady that gives our eldest son reason to walk
the straight and narrow - or he'll be sorry if he doesn't - a very happy
birthday. I can see no reason, except for what she might do to me if I
do, to mention the number of candles on her cake or, for that matter,
how much heat they will create.
Happy Birthday Yvette, your Mother-in-law and I love you very much and
we are really, really pleased or son Jeff, still listens to you.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"Life is to short for long answers." GLM


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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