November 1, 2006 - Wednesday

Todays Gazette is being brought to you by, UNITY MEDICAL CENTER.
~~~~~~ Use it, or loose it. ~~~~~~
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The current temperature is 26 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 29/16
Normal H/L temp for this date is 44/25
The ground around town is still covered with snowcat dust.
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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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Last night was the night for ghosts and goblins,.... little kids, big
kids and limousines....... Limousines??? Until last night there was
always, at least, some question in my mind whether or not some of the
little "monsters" that knocked on our door could even afford the bag
full of candy they would end the night with.
For the most part, I guess, that's still true. Except, of course, for
those that stopped by last night in a long white limousine. It's a far
cry from the days when we would walk across town to the city hall and
"bob" for apples on halloween night. One can only imagine that anyone
that can afford to haul his kids around "trick or treating" in a
limousine. Should be able to afford to by his kids all the candy they
want. Then again, I guess after they pay for the limo, they might need a
hand out. Or so it seems to me.
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Tuesday I will be voting YES. I am IN FAVOR of ordinance # 230. The way
I see it, those that don't believe they should vote yes, really don't
care about the future of "our" community. They may even have "drafted" a
smoke screen to cover their ultimate greed. However, the real fact is,
without a hospital, everyones risk of demise increases significantly.
Without population growth, everyones likelihood in our little community
is jeopardized. The lack of a positive attitude can only translate into
a negative one. That is why I feel I must vote yes on ordinance # 230.
And, I hope everyone does.
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I am impressed by the number of favorable comments I received about the
"Different Type of Prayer" in yesterdays Gazette. I do plan on using it
again sometime. Thanks again Lee.
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The mention of Minto in yesterdays Gazette jog a couple memories as
well.
Frank McCann wrote; >>>
Subject: grandmother
Gary,
The Jennie McCann that you wrote about in the Gazette today was my
grandmother. There is a long story about this brave lady who lost here
husband the first year in the Dakota Territory and raised 7 children
alone. I will tell you about it some time we are having coffee at
Granny's
Frank <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Frank. We will look forward to
learning more about your grandmother and her trials and tribulations
during the early days in Minto.
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Paul DeSautel sent the following note after reading yesterdays Gazette.
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Gary, The Mrs Mott you mentioned regarding the Minto school was the
mother of Henry Valentine (Valley) Mott Jr (long the city engineer of
Grafton, along with his dog Norsk) and also the woman who partially
built what we called the "haunted house", prior to her husband's death,
at the present site of Sunset Home. Mott hall at UND is also part of her
legacy. My Mom used to say she taught Cora Lykken everything she knew
about teaching school ! <<< Thanks a million Paul. Then it might be a
fair assumption on my part, to believe it was Mrs. Mott, that taught
Cora Lykken how to wash ones mouth out with soap,... assuming one tended
to use a bit of foul language in the school playground. (Not that that
would ever happen to me, mind you)
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Loretta sent the following quote, >>> "You can't help what your
grandparents were but you CAN determine what your grandchildren will
be". Thanks Loretta.
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I must correct a quote I sent out the other day. It should read, "A
slip of the tongue is no fault of the mind." I mistakenly replaced the
word mind with the word man. Now everyone knows you can't replace a mind
with a man. So now it's been corrected. The part about it being sent in
by a wonderful person still stands.
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The real great person, is the person that makes every person feel
great.
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"You don't have to be as smart as the person you are talking to. You
just have to be smart enough to listen." GLM
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Still no word on the status of the former Tollack's Furniture Store
building. Although it doesn't appear to be for rent any longer as that
sign has been removed from the front door.
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Speaking of the Unity Medical Center.
The Unity Medical Center Foundation is knee deep in preparation of
the Harvest Auction fundraiser. The auction has been scheduled for
Saturday November 4, to be held at Marketplace on 8th. Last years event
produced over 130 items for auction, raised over $15,000 and was a grand
time as anyone who was there would tell you. We hope we can again supply
the place and time for many to come and enjoy themselves this year. We
are currently in the process of collecting items to offer up for
auction. If there is anyone interested in donating, we would gladly
accept new or slightly used items, specialty services, worthy antiques,
theme baskets, etc., or for a $50 cash donation you could sponsor one of
our many delicious hors d' oeuvres. We'll even rename them with a catchy
title to represent you. Tickets to attend the event are available now.
$100 CA$H Giveaway tickets include two entries to the event with a
chance to win cash throughout the evening or a single entry ticket for
$30 gets you in the door to eat, bid and have a ball. We are always
thrilled with the generous support our community offers up when asked to
help support Unity Medical Center. It is with the generosity of so many
that the Foundation exists to provide the facility with financial
backing when called upon. You contact the Foundation at 352-9372.
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Please give Grafton's Unity Medical Center serious consideration.
Use it,... or loose it. Or, have I mentioned that already?
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