May 4, 2009 - Monday

Experience Grafton, a friendly and vibrant community in northeastern
North Dakota. Grafton is a community rich not only in soils, but also in
heritage. Nestled in the heart of the Red River Valley, Grafton's
rural setting does not eliminate some of the urban advantages found in
larger communities. Friendly people and true community spirit along
with a vibrant retail community entice visitors to Grafton's major
events.
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The current temperature is 50 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 63/34
Normal H/L temp for this date is 65/39
It was 95 degrees on this date in 1985
The forecast for tonight is for just enough rain to keep us humble.
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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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Shananigan's opening date still isn't official, as a matter of fact,
it's still not official that Gail Martinson and Chief cook and
restaurant manager Monte Hanson will call call their new eatery located
in the former Nelson Drug Store building on Main Street Shananigan's at
all. Although I must say if it was up to me,.... and it darn sure
isn't,.... I would use the Shananigan name that people from all over the
area have long associated with super chicken, pizza and a fantastic
Sunday buffet.
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Last week I mentioned that Pepsi was beginning to use sugar (again) in
a new product called Pepsi Throwback. Although I haven't actually seen
the product on a store shelf yet, I understand the Country Smokehouse
will have some this coming Wednesday.
Anyway,.. Gloria Charlton shared her memories as a young girl working
in her families pop bottling business. After reading Gloria's story
Dennis shared the following "pop story". He wrote. >>>>
Gary,
Your note from Gloria Charlton brought back some memories of by-gone
days. While working on my bachelor's degree at
Minot State University I had a job at the Coca-Cola bottling plant.
I, too, would sort bottles. There were Coke bottles,
Bubble-Up bottles and a line of flavored pop bottles called Tom
Moore. The main part of the job, though, was to unload
the trucks as they came in and reload them for the next day.
That job, the GI Bill and a little help from my dad enabled me to get
my degree.
Dennis Loos <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Dennis. The
only thing I can think of regarding pop (soda for you folks south of
St.Paul) in my youth would be that I could "empty" several bottles a
night while setting pins and playing pool in The Hole located below Ben
Sells Basell Bar & Hotel.
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~~~~ FREE Family Movie Night ~~~~
Tom & Tammy Henriksen are doing it again,...... this coming Wednesday.
They are providing a FREE Family Movie Night Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30
at the Strand Theatre on Grafton's Main Street.
Showing "Facing the Giants"
The movie is free and parents and children are encouraged to attend
together.
The movie is absolutely free of charge. However, if you'd like to
enjoy some of the Strand Theaters fabulous popcorn or other tantalizing
treats from Tom & Tammy's refreshment counter, you will need to bring
along a little money.
After the movie, the EDGE Youth Center, located just one block north
of the Theater will be dedicated.
Hope to see you there.
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If you are looking for a level of entertainment above and beyond the
norm. If you enjoy music & song performed by a local young lady that
rivals that of any top name entertainer. Plan to be at the Grafton
Lutheran Church this coming Saturday at 3:00 PM and enjoy.
~~ Voice Recital by Jessica Narloch ~~
You are invited to enjoy an afternoon of song with Grafton High School
Senior, Jessica Narloch.
Jessie's Voice Recital will be at Grafton Lutheran church on Saturday,
May 9th at 3:00 PM
Jessie is the daughter of Jeff & Lorrie Narloch (Golden Harvest
Jewelry) and she is Frank & Leona (Dolly) Narlochs granddaughter.
Feel free to attend and invite your friends!
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Kathee Carlson shared the following message after attending Bernie
Nugent's memorial Service. >>> She wrote: >>>>
Gary, I attended the memorial service for Bernie Nugent yesterday
at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes on Saturday, May
2nd.
It was well attended. All of Bernie's daughters and their
significant others, their children and grandchildren were there.
Mary looked amazingly well even without taking into consideration that
she is still recovering from injuries from the accident that killed
Bernie and brought her close to death. Attached is the memorial
folder.
Others attending with Grafton connections were my sister Sara; Lois
and Bob Eisenrich; Class of 1968 members Sandy Stark, Marilyn Singer,
Inez McFarland and Nancy Skjerven whose married names I don't know,
former Grafton school administrator Dale Peterson and his wife
and Linda Getz Larson, a pediatrician in Fargo from the Class of 1967.
The music was wonderful. The soloist/cantor had a terrific
voice and sang "In the Garden" which is on the front of the folder.
My favorite floral piece was from Bernie's golfing buddies.
There were four golf clubs tied together, tee pee fashion over and
secured to a piece of green turf with flowers under the archway made by
the golf clubs. How perfect!
The priest really nailed Bernie's personality traits and
attributed his staying-in-the background approach to his life and good
works on being in a household with six women.
It is hard saying good-bye to members of that great generation.
Bernie's send off was in keeping with the wonderful man that he was.
<<<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Kathee. It certainly appears to
me that you and the memorial service gave Bernie a most fitting and
appropriate farewell.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"Life is to short for long answers." GLM


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