October 9, 2008 - Thursday

Today's Gazette is being brought to you in memory of Gen. F.W. (Bill)
Greenagel,
N.D. National Guard
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The current temperature is 42
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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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For many years a giant sign containing numerous lights and an arrow
pointing to the front door of the former Home of Economy building on 6th
street in Grafton. When the Home of Economy store was moved to it's new
location in the former Denny's Food Pride facilities in Grafton Western
Plaza complex. It didn't appear as though they would be bringing the
giant "Trademark" sign with them.
Then,... all of a sudden this Tuesday, the sign, completely refurbish,
appeared out front of the new store. The newly refurbished Home of
Economy sign will set on a large pole close to the hiway. The large
arrow will not only show the way to the door. It will point the way to
the entire store -- "where your dollar buys more".
The new sign will be a wonderful addition to Grafton's western entrance
facade.
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Speaking of new signs. I understand the new B & D Flooring sign is has
arrived. B & D'S new sign will still require a bit of additional
"tweaking". But I've been assured, when the new sign is lit, that too
will make a wonderful contribution to Grafton's downtown ambiance.
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There is no question, any longer, that the corner of Hill Avenue and
Hiway 17 will be the site of a brand new Subway Sandwich Shop. From the
street, at least, it finally appears like the contractors responsible
for Subway's new home have started working as if they were working for
Pastoreks Construction Company.
Or so it seems to me.
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Joe Birkelands name among others in yesterdays Gazette gave Norma
Treptow reason to share the following. >>>>
Gary, enjoying the Gazette and especially enjoyed just reading Bert
Overlands words of glory for Joe Birkelands Band and the many great
people who were apart of this history. I am proud to be one of the
privileged members of the band and looked up to the Anderson brothers,
Overland brothers and the LaBerge family, as well as many others, all
great musicians. Those were the years, my friend, oh yes, those
were the years! Now I sound like McCain (my friends) and I agree
with you that Obama uses the AND word often. Thanks again for the
newsy email! Norma <<<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Norma. Aren't memories
wonderful?
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Thelma Freedlands obituary gave Darlene reason to share the following.
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Dear Gary,
Thanks for printing the obituary of Thelma Freedland Anderson. She was a
pretty lady and always kind to two "creative" little girls, namely her
daughter Sherrill and me. Congratulations Gary and Pat! It makes me
happy to know that the little boy who grew up next door to me is happily
enjoying life and is sharing the joy to boot. Your old neighbor from WAY
back. Darlene Rogalla Dyrud <<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Darlene. For those that may have forgotten. The Rogalla house was just
north of Grafton Floral and the tiny four room house next to it that we
lived in at the time.
Eventually, "we" (the flower shop and greenhouse) purchased the Rogalla
home and property. Over the years, besides Pat and I, the families of
Bill DeSautel, Ralph Fredrickson and Bing Bergen among others called the
Rogalla house home. Eventually, that house ended up in Auburn, a little
town north of Grafton.
Memories are wonderful.
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===== SUGAR FACTS =====
QUESTION:
What nutritional impact does refined white sugar have on my diet?
ANSWER:
Refined white sugar is pure sucrose, a carbohydrate. Carbohydrates
provide energy, contain no fat, and like protein contribute 4 calories
per gram in your diet (as opposed to the 9 calories per gram contributed
by fat).
Your body treats sucrose in the same way regardless of its source. In
fact, your body uses all sugars in the same way, so eating refined
sugar, or honey, or sugars from any other source has the same effect on
your body -- it is converted into glucose and used by the cells for
energy.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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