November 6, 2006 - Monday

Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by ORDINANCE # 230. A
yes vote for Ordinance # 230 is a positive vote for the future of Unity
Medical Center and the Grafton community.
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The current temperature is 37 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 61/29
Normal H/L temp for this date is 40/23
Yesterdays sunshine and warm weather almost eliminated the snow in the
area. After today, the wagons will replace the sleighs.
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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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Today, on the eve of political silence, we should all revisit our
priorities and be prepared to cast a vote for the future of our
community. VOTE YES for #230
AND, if someone would be willing to pay travel expenses, plus food &
lodging. I would be willing to volunteer to go to Florida to pick chad's
off this years ballets, for their election.
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Although I prefer not getting the Gazette involved in the political
process to deeply. Some may have noticed that I have shared my opinion
"on occasion".
Cynthia, too would like to share a short message. She wrote: >>> Gary,
I am writing to you for help to re-elect Tony Clark to Public
Service Commissioner. I have served on a local telephone board and have
worked with Tony Clark on matters that were important to our area and
state. Tony was very helpful in getting the facts, speaking up for the
people of North Dakota and getting the matter resolved. Tony is a loyal
spokesperson for North Dakota and North Dakota would be missing a
great Public Service Commissioner. North Dakota is a leader in
broadband network and this would not happen without his and our US
Senate and Representaive in Congress help.
Cynthia <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Cynthia, I'm not
sure how much I can help, other than help share your opinion. And, so I
did.
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I received the following THANK YOU note from Jacqui and A.K. last
Friday, unfortunately, it was after Fridays Gazette went "in the mail".
Although orchestrating a benefit requires the efforts of many and the
support of even more. Finding the words, in the right order, without
forgetting someone is extremely difficult at best.
Or so it seems to me anyway.
Jacqui & A.K. wrote. >>>>
It has been a few days since Jillian's benefit and cards and
contributions are still coming in. Even so, we thought we should take
a minute, and say THANK YOU, to every one that helped with the benefit
in so many ways. THANK YOU, too, to every one that donated to it. It WAS
a great day. We thought about listing all of the names, but the list
would be so long and even then we feared we would forget some.
So for now, we would like to say THANK YOU EVERYONE. You know who you
are, and, how much you helped make Jillians benefit a very memorable
day. It's incredible how many hours, and ow much energy and effort
were expended to make it such a wonderfully successful day for Jillian.
Thank you,.. Thank you,... Thank you A.K. & Jacqui Moe and Jillian
Demester
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Speaking of wonderful things, from wonderful people. I must share a
very heartwarming event in my life this past Sunday.
I just sat down in the living room when the phone rang. As I answered
it, a soft, somewhat nervous, sounding voice on the other end asked, "Is
this Mr. Moe?" I responded yes and the soft voice, now more softly, and,
even more nervous, said. "Mr. Moe, I am so happy,... you make me so
proud," and then the phone line went silent for a moment, it was evident
to me that the lady was struggling to gain her composure. When I asked,
who was calling, she said that she was Ricardo's wife, then she told me
how happy she was that Mr. Wally DeSautel had sent her the Gazette that
contained Ricardo's obituary and the words I had written about him.
She mentioned that she hoped "the Kids" had sent a thank you note for
writing such kind words. I told her they certainly did, and, I said,
that I have it posted on the bulletin board above my desk.
She related that until reading that Gazette, she wasn't aware of how
well liked Ricardo really was. (I might add that is also true of his
entire family) She told me that it is getting, a little, easier for her
now, although, she misses him greatly and, she said, that she still
reads that Gazette often, she also said that she will treasure it
forever.
If anyone ever wondered, why,.... why I "piddle" with the "babble" I
call the Gazette. Delia, and the entire Ricardo "Dick" Escobar family is
certainly reason enough for me,... for a lifetime.
Gosh I'm proud of the community I live in and, I am proud of all the
folks I can call my friend. Gary
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Speaking of our community and the Walsh County area. Ernie Barta has
been campaigning for the position of Walsh County Commissioner and he
sent sent the following note. >>> Gary, We live in a great county with
terrific people. I have talked with many residents of our county in the
past few weeks and they give me even more reason to appreciate the
county in which I live. I encourage everyone to vote this Tuesday. <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Ernie. I too hope there's a big
turnout at the polls.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"I may not always like what you tell me. I will, however, always
appreciate it." GLM


Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.