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The current temperature is 40 degrees under a fair sky.
Today we might expect record high temperatures, and the wind,...will be
to high to fly a kite. (Gusts to 40 MPH)
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
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L O C A L news & stuff;
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Graftons GMU spring cleanup crews are busier than a bull calf sticking
his tongue in his nose. The "big" lot in front of Pamida has been swept,
and, with a minor streak of luck, the sweeper didn't get hung up in the
reinforcing rods sticking out of the cement by Granny's.
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Gil Clairmont might be interested in knowing, someone is filling up
his old Bridgemen Creamery building with Mexican food, baby cribs, toys
and a bed.
Maybe there is something to the rumor that we will be getting a new
Mexican food outlet in town.
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Wendy responded to the note Holly sent yesterday. She wrote; >>>Good
Morning Daddy. Just thought I would share with you that Jeni came home
from being gone to Wahpeton for three days. She was thrilled with the
kids she met there, and immediately told us that Holly was there with
her kids from GF, and, that she (Holly) was given the 100% participation
award. Jeni's comment was "I got to talk to Holly everyday, she is so
nice mom I just love her." Now I don't know EXACTLY what that award
means but Jen said it's good and we all know what Holly is like, so I
knew she worked hard for it.. Jeni loves being a part of VICA and her
advisor, Karen (Lunde) Hills, was the main reason. Jeni at least once a
day talks about how much she enjoys and even more so loves this
teacher...So again I say, we may be a small town with a small school
system, but look who they employ...Home town teachers that bring more to
our (mine specifically) children then the required knowledge just to
graduate. They spend the time, and, care to TEACH them life is also
about people and befriending children... she truly admires Karen and
would do anything for her... thanks Dad for sharing Holly's note and
making me smile before I leave for work.
Thanks for caring and sharing Wendy. Aren't wonderful people,... wonderful?
I guess I mentioned Trevor yesterday. His mother (and I) wanted to add
the following. >>>Hi! Trev is up to 12lbs 12.5 oz and is 23" long. In
the 97% for height and 95% for weight. Proportioned just right! We're
going to have a big boy! All is good with him... thank the Lord.
D<<
March 2. That of course was 20 minutes after Trevor arrived. March 2 was
his grandma's birthday and I thought it would be fun for her to see it
in print, one time anyway.
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Life is not a plate to be emptied. It is a bowl to be filled. (Thanks
Dane)
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Loren Lundberg felt the need to comment on our recent rash of
wonderful weather. He wrote: >>>Gazette, 4/7/05 "70 plus degree
temperature" - Not only have you cancelled the fifth season - flood -
but it appears that you have done away with spring, scheduled summer for
a week in April and Fall for May. Makes for a very extended winter.
Alert the people in charge - they can call the reunions as part of
"Fallfest".<<< Thanks for caring and sharing Loren. Rest assured, the
people in charge,..are.
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The other day I mention Bailey, the giant St. Bernard puppy stopped by
Denise & Brads house to visit "the kids". Lisa sent the following note
indicating Bailey's on the road again. Lisa also wanted to clarify the
cookie stats. >>>Hi Gary,
Just an update on Girl Scout Cookies. They will arrive in Grafton on
Tuesday the 12th. I was extremely short on the number of boxes sold.
There will be 244 cases delivered which is the equivalent to right
around 3000 boxes. Thanks again to all who support the Girl Scouts.
A note from Bailey the St. Bernard. Now that it is nice out the
walks are becoming longer and more frequent. He always likes making
new friends as he did last night with Tom, Harry and Eleanor, Gary and
Claire and the entire Fox Family (John, Melissa, Dane, Brett, and
Sam). Soon his social life will be greater than most of ours.
Lisa Barnes<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Lisa. You notes
with us, and Bailey with the rest of the community.
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As Promised in yesterdays Gazette. Alvin Mohagen and Steve Kittelson
obituaries are attached:
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Alvin G. Mohagen, age 95 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, April
5, 2005 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Alvin G. Mohagen was
born December 25, 1909 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Hans H. and
Elvina (Evans) Mohagen. He attended rural schools near Grafton.
Following his education he worked as a ranch hand in Butte, ND and later
worked in the rodeo. He returned to Grafton where he worked for Carl
Hvidsten as a bulk fuel transport driver during the war. He married Opal
Lunde on November 6, 1937 in Grafton. He then worked as a Standard
Oil Bulk Agent and Skelly Bulk Agent. Alvin then started working as a
carpenter in the Grafton area with Harry Ness, Ray Anderson and his son
Keith, building over 18 new homes in Grafton During the
construction of the Missile Sites in North Dakota he worked as the
Building Superintendent throughout North Dakota.
He was a member of the Grafton Lutheran Church, a life member of the
Sons of Norway, the Grafton Masonic Lodge and Odd Fellows.
He is survived by his wife Opal of Grafton, ND; son Keith (Shirley)
Mohagen of Fullerton, CA; grandchildren: Cheri, Lori and Randy, five
great grandchildren and sisters: Mabel Johnson of Grafton, ND and
Lillian Evans of Roseau, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents,
brothers: Lawrence, Helmer and Ralph and sister Edna.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 11th at 10:00 A.M. at the Grafton
Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 PM at the Tollefson
Funeral Home of Grafton and Monday for one hour prior to the service at
the church. Interment will be at the Grafton Lutheran Cemetery of
Grafton, ND.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Steven M. Kittelson, age 51 of Harwood, ND and formerly of Grafton,
passed away on Tuesday, April 5th at his home in Harwood. Steven M.
Kittelson was born August 10, 1953 in Grafton, ND the son of Marlyn and
Georgene (Tanke) Kittelson. He graduated from Grafton High School in
1971 and then attended Dakota Aero Tech in Fargo. Following his
education he moved to Lynwood, CA where he worked for Douglas Aircraft
Corp. in Long Beach, CA. He later moved to Portland, Oregon where he was
part owner of the A-1 Auto Clinic. In 1980 he returned to Grafton where
he worked for area farmers. He married Melody Kilmer on May 3, 1996. In
1997 the couple moved to Harwood, ND. He was currently working as the
Service Manager for Northern Grain Equipment in West Fargo, ND.
He was a member of the Zion English Lutheran Church of Grafton and the
Fair Oaks Golf Club in Grafton.
He is survived by his wife Melody of Harwood, ND; his mother Georgene
Kittelson of Grafton, ND; siblings: Gregory (Sally) Kittelson of Downey,
CA; Guy (Diane) Kittelson of Praire Rose, ND; Kristy (William) Dahl of
Grafton, ND; Bonnie (Kevin) Lein of Fargo, ND; Kay (Ross) Keller of
Hillsboro, ND; Brett Kittelson of Grafton, ND; David Kittelson of
Hillsboro, ND; Kerri (Wayne) Stegman of Drayton, ND; Troy (Sally)
Kittelson of Hoople, ND and Shane Anderson of Middle River, MN; step
children: Cory (Tracey) Burns of Grafton, ND; Joshua Langowski of Grand
Forks, ND; Ashley Langowski of Harwood, ND; grandchildren: Stephanie and
Lindsey. He was preceded in death by his father Marlyn.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. at the
Zion English Lutheran Church of Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Friday
from 5-7 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton, ND with a prayer
service Friday evening at 7:00 PM. Friends may also call at the church
on Saturday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the
Grafton Lutheran Cemetery.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
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