October 17, 2008 - Friday

(early edition)
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The current temperature is 32 degrees.
As the temperature approaches the freezing point, It is good to keep
the rotobeater as close to the harvester as possible. HOWEVER, it is
"never" a good idea to back up a rotobeater with the knives down. Right
John?
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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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Here is an interesting thought.... The next time you talk to a "local"
city council person. Why not ask, "what are we going to do about the
rodent and mold infested building that once housed the Walsh County
Bank? Maybe you could ask. "Why should the down town business community
have to do business along side a building that should have been
condemned several years ago?
And then. The "coup de grace" question certainly should be. And how
soon, council person, would you think "we" could eliminate the worst eye
sore and health hazard on Grafton's main street.
I believe they're fare questions, all of them. I also believe the
questions deserve to be answered post haste.
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Speaking of issues regarding the former Walsh County Bank building. I
received the following note after mentioning the problem in yesterdays
Gazette.
Denise wrote: >>>>
Gary:
I have a business in the building directly north of the former WCB
building. Since it's the oldest building in Grafton, it is sometimes a
challenge to keep the exterior looking great, but we do try. As a matter
of fact, we're remodelling the interior in anticipation of our 5th
anniversary celebration in three weeks. We're also adding a whole
new department of quilting fabrics and notions, which is in response to
many, many requests for quilting fabrics, notions, and classes.
I certainly concur that the WCB building needs immediate attention.
When we have a south wind, the smell of mold just rolls into our
building. Please use whatever powers of persuasion you have to prompt
our city leaders to resolve this problem.
Denise Sevigny
Embroidery Plus <<<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Denise and thanks a million for
investing your time, energy and financial resources in Grafton's
downtown business district. Your Embroidery Plus business establishment
provides Grafton, and the surrounding area, with a very unique and vital
service.
Congratulations on your forth coming fifth anniversary. It seems like
only yesterday Pat purchased a jacket embroidered with the words
"Skeeterville Gazette" from your new venture. Isn't it amazing how fast
time passes.
As a matter of fact, it looks like I'm in need of a new jacket again
now. Maybe I can get one before your five year celebration.
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ONE HUNDRED & FOUR YEARS!!
100 and 4 years. 104 years. WOW!!!!
It really doesn't matter how you write it, or even how you read it. Any
person celebrating that many years here on earth has earned the respect
and appreciation of everyone that knows him.
Helmer Haug is a man of significant physical and mental fortitude. A
quite, mild mannered, man who raised a wonderful family, wealthy in love
and tradition on resources no greater than modest means.
Happy birthday Helmer Haug. Let us hope that the glow from all 104 of
your birthday candles will help light the way so that others can follow
in your footsteps.
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Helmers granddaughter would like to share her feelings on this very
special day. Linda wrote: >>>
Hi Gary, My grandpa Helmer Haug turns 104 today (Oct.17!) He is such a
remarkable man. He continues to live at the Lutheran Sunset Home and is
content. and happy. He continues to tell stories of "old" and ask
questions of the "new." Think about all the changes that he has seen in
104 years! and he remembers so much of it! (I sometimes forget where I
park my car coming out of the grocery store!) I respect and love him.
Linda Fisher Cariveau <<<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Linda. "It isn't the number of
words that means so much. It's the meaning in the words." Your message
Linda, speaks volumes of your grandfather.
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I'm not sure if everyone is aware or not. However, besides all the war
issues and politicians taking potshots at everyone within a mile of a
polling place. Not to mention the spiralling costs of health care,
growing bunions, hemorrhoids and pills that can make some things stand
"longer than is really necessary".
Some folks, in our wonderful country, seem to think that "all of a
sudden we are suffering from budgetary constraints. I received the
following "Quote" from several individuals in the past few days and
thought this would be a super time to share them.
In light of the fact that both political candidates, believe they have
come upon a "new idea" to solve our budgetary issues. The following, may
lighten or enlighten us now, as it must have enlightened those when it
was first written. >>>>>
2063 years later... and we still haven't learned...
"The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled,
public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should
be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to
foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt.
People must again learn to work, instead of living on public
assistance."
-- Cicero, 55 BC --
~~~~~ And there you have it. Apparently, that which we may have thought
was new. Is little more than 20 centuries of cattle excrement. Or so it
seems to me.
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==== TONIGHT is the NIGHT ====
~~~~~~ "Walleye" Fish Fry ~~~~~~
Grafton's Heritage Village
Tonight Friday, October 17th
5pm-8pm
Walleye, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Dessert and Beverage
Adults--$11.00—Child 10 and under $5.00
Take out orders — call 701-352-3280
All proceeds used to maintain all of the facilities at Grafton's
Heritage Village.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"If you can care, you can share."