March 17, 2008 - Monday

Todays Gazette is brought to you by, the winners of the 2008 Boys Class
B State High School Basketball Championship.
== C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ==
---- Grafton High School Spoilers ----
You make our little community proud.
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The current temperature is 34.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 34/3
Normal H/L temp for this date is 34/18
It was 65 degrees on this date in 1938.
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"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
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L O C A L new & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
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Well, they did it. The boys brought another championship trophy home
for the trophy case.
Although the championship game was won on Saturday night - we have the
trophy to prove it. The team that won the tournament goes back many
months, or several years before Saturday nights event. It's also a fact
that several of the boys on the team were credited with accumulating the
53 points represented in the final score.
However, another fact, just as important, is the members of the team
that didn't get quite so much, or any, "on floor" recognition. They're
the members of the team often referred to as "Grafton's depth".
Sometimes it's easy to get tied up in the moment. When pictures and
interviews are taken after the final buzzer.
I have the front page complimentary picture of the Spoilers, provided
by The Forum and Gate City Bank. That picture shows 17 members of the
Grafton Spoiler Basketball Team. 12 members wearing numbered jersey's
with Spoilers written across them, Julia Lunday; Statistician, 3
assistant coaches and the Head Coach. Together, it was that group of
dedicated individuals, and the fans. that brought home the Championship
trophy.
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Last week I wrote about a couple of young musicians and a grandpa
playing for the folks at Sunset. I am pleased to share the "grandpa's"
note about that event. Danny wrote. >>>>
Gary,
We had a great time entertaining the residents at the Sunset
Home Thursday afternoon. They really do enjoy old time music,
especially when played by a couple of young guys like Josh and Ryan.
All they wanted to know about me, and, it was Father Lommel that asked,
was who the old gray haired guy was that is playing the piano.
And, to think at one time my nickname was Red. As far as the revival
of "Danny and the Radiators" - that was short lived. One night we played
at a wedding dance and that name was suggested. Who else other John
Aasand would come up with a name like that? I guess he thought we
should have a more upbeat name than the Dan Burianek Band.
Speaking of bands, does anybody remember the DJ Band from Minto, and the
reason they went by that name? How about the Al Neva Band from Minto, or
the Rythm Barons from Grafton? That's just to name a few bands I played
with.
Thanks Gary, Dan. <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Dan. We
seem to spend a lot of time and energy speaking of, and writing about
local athletes and their sporting events. It's high time we start
showing the same amount of interest in the other facets of academia as
well.
Or so it seems to me.
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I received the following note from Cindy on Saturday. >>>> Gary,
We had a big scare this week when my daughter was hit by a semi in
Columbus Ohio on the eway. The driver did not see her in his "blind
spot". He sent her spinning past four lane of traffic hitting the median
wall. He said he thought he ran over something, until he saw her flying
across the lanes of traffic. My daughter got knocked out and had no idea
what happened until she woke up going the wrong way down the highway
with people flying by her. NO ONE else stopped but the trucker. She
called 911 herself! The great news is that she basically is alright.
My point is the poor trucker made a mistake, but did the right thing by
stopping. He admitted he was wrong and had insurance, which I have
learned alot of truckers don't these days. My daughter has received TONS
of calls and letters from so called attorneys wanting her business to
file suit against this young man for hitting her. How ridiculous is
this? How about all the people that flew by her and didn't stop to help?
Yes he hit her, it was an ACCIDENT. And I thank God she wasn't seriously
hurt. She lost a car, not her life. He did all he could. Give this young
26 year old responsible man a break! These lawyers and chiropractors and
medical centers and massage places and all these other places need to
find other people to call in there free time. Maybe a homeless shelter.
Not out to make a free buck on this young man.
Where is this mans' justice? There I have said my peace.
Thanks for caring and sharing.
Cindy <<<
Thank you for caring and sharing Cindy. I am very pleased your daughter
will be fine. I tried to come up with a "profound statement" regarding
Cindy's message, and kept returning to, "the world would be a better
place, if we all lived in it like Cindy does."
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Speaking of the world being a better place. If you can, please
remember. The BENEFIT FOR KELLY ANDREWS Supported by the members
of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - W. C. Chapter.
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Date: FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008
Marketplace on 8th, Grafton
Kelly is a 27 year old, hard working, caring, smart, and beautiful
young woman who was diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer on
November 21, 2007. Her family includes: Kris and Dean Molde and Mike
Andrews (Parents), James & Lillian Houska and Maxine Andrews
(Grandparents) all are from Grafton.
To learn more about Kelly and her fight for a cure please visit her
CaringBridge
Website at:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/kellyandrews/ ==== Cost: $10.00 per plate
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Serving BBQ Pork & Au Gratin Potatoes Tickets are available
in advance at Marketplace, Country Smokehouse, Wally's or at the Highway
Dept in the
Courthouse.
Bake sale, Rootbeer floats, a silent auction of numerous Items and
sports memorabilia, AND MUCH MORE...
Additional donations can be sent to
Bremer Bank, Kelly Andrews Benefit Fund, 910 Hill Avenue, Grafton, ND
58237 or at any Bremer Bank location. Proceeds will help defray medical
expenses.
Liz Daby: 701-352-3882
Maggie Campbell: 701-352-3735
Sharon Lipsh: 701-331-0916
Any expression of kindness and consideration will be greatly
appreciated.
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2008 MEN'S WORLD CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, April 5 thru 13 at The Ralph
Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"When you get to thinking you have it tough, just take a look around
you."


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are,..... before it's too late.