SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
02/10/06 FRIDAY
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Graftons
Landowski Furniture. Their worth the trip.
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The current temperature is 18 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 35/4
Normal H/L temp for this date is 21/2
Rumor has it the folks from the National Weather Service will meet
next week to decide what day we can expect to have summer this year.
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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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The large plate glass window in the front of Ekatta's, the one
broken several days ago by a unidentified flying beer bottle, has been
replaced. It looks much better, than the one with a piece of cardboard
covering the hole.
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It's been awhile since I've shared the "hottest" topics around
Granny's coffee table.
This mornings Readers Digest version. No-one was "hosting" a
pro-bowl pool. That's great, I wouldn't win anyway. Someone suggested we
must be in the third week of Raumin gone. Next someone queried if anyone
had heard who's among the latest personel acquisitions at Ekatta's. The
latest, it seems is Kelly DeSautel and Kathy Iverson, although, later in
the day, someone mention they thought Joe Lunski was also working there.
Then a heated discussion errupted over the King funeral fiasco.
Everyone seemed to agree it wasn't the venue for politics. Someone said
they noticed former president Clinton and his "political" hopefull
attended the funeral, as did Former president Carter as well as
President Bush and his lovely wife could be seen sitting behind the
speakers. Up in the front rows were such dignitaries as Rev. Jackson and
a couple other guys that go to his church. I can't vouch for it myself,
but someone said they were pretty sure they saw -- seen, if that's
better English, -- Jerry Raumin in one of the front pews as well.
Would it storm, or wouldn't it? Everyone one agreed, the weather
man would be wrong no matter what. The article in Thursday paper about
Tom Olson and his buffalo herd gave reason for several minutes of could,
woulda, shoulda discussion. Then, someone wondered what Lon Lessards
tattoo's look like now. that he's skinny. A couple guys made a couple
guesses and a few jestures and then it was time to shake the dice and
see who wanted to buy.
Darrel Campbell "offered" to take care of the coffee, and Don
Hutson "thought" it was his turn to buy the meat. Early morning coffee
is always at least that interesting, sometimes more. There was probably
a lot more that I forgot, but I did say it would be the Readers Digest
Version. Right?
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I almost forgot, we were wondering how the group did fishing. Greg
Dusek reported the fishing was absolutely fantastic.....catching was
very, very slow. I've used that line in the summertime once in a while
myself. Then I received follow up from Steve Larson. He put a slight
"poetic" twist to the venture. >>> Rocky Point Ice Fishing Report
Gary,
A little poem to sum up our fishing expedition. 'The fishing was fun,
the comeraderie was great,
but when it came time for supper,
it was beef that we ate.'
We left all the fish in the lake for you....so you should enjoy a great
summer of fishing at Rocky Point.
Steve <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Steve. AND, for
leaving the fish for us "long rod" anglers.
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It sounds like Ralph had a better chance to look at what he wrote
the other day and thought he should recapitulate a bit. Ralph wrote: >>>
Gary, a little clarification on my note about government rights, and you
don't have to reprint this if you don't want to. That is your right. All
rights belong to the individual until we all agree to give certain of
our God-given liberties for what we perceive as the greater good.
Government exists only on the basis of those rights given to it by those
it governs. This administration argues that it has those rights to
listening to certain citizen's phone conversations as they interpret the
War Powers act. This doesn't mean anybody can listen to any
conversation. The President must sign off on each named citizen. What he
signs must include the agencies reason for doing so. I doubt you or I
will ever be considered a threat to national security. The only question
might be that something must be amiss with someone who has lead such a
boring life, except, as the old saying goes, "I only trust me and you,
and I am not so sure about you."
There will be a test on Monday. Study hard. <<< Thanks a million for the
clarification Ralph. You said just excatly what I thought you would
say,..I think. Anyway, If the test involves food. I shouldn't have any
problem passing it,...the food that is.
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Gary Fischer - the chemist not the banker - shared the following
with us. >>> Scott is the author of the book titled OH, POOP!
Problems Happen... This reminds me of your "things will go along like
this for awhile, and, then they'll get worse!"
Sort of a tongue in cheek.
I am a grandpa now for the first time. Her name is Nadia Al-Masri and is
9 months old. Jill is her mother and kept her maiden name so that is why
the baby has a different name. We Fischers like to keep things
complicated. I am getting my second pacemaker on Feb 20. Nothing to
sweat (as I am told).
Keep Jolly, Gary <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Gary. If
that pacemaker comes with a remote control, send one to me. I'd love to
"rev" it up a time or two, just for old times sake. I used to be able to
get your heart pumping pretty good in the past. Remember?
Congratulations also to you and your lovely wife Ann for your
beautiful little granddaughter Nadia. Thank you so much for the
fantastic picture.
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I'm still finding "items if interest" in the December 23, 1948
edition of the Walsh County Record. For instance. An article listing
twenty-five local businesses that contributed merchandise prizes to the
first baby born in the new year. (1949)
Only four of the twenty-five listed in the article are still in
business today. I am pleased, and proud, to say that one of those
businesses is Grafton Floral. Anyone wanna guess the others?
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Which reminds me. If your going to give your sweetheart jewelry
for Valentines Day, go to a jeweler. If your going to give your
sweetheart furniture, go to a furniture store. If, on the other hand,
your going tell your sweetheart how much you really love her. Say it in
the very best possible way you can. "Say it with Flowers." with
beautiful flowers from your favorite flower shop. Or so it seems to me.
+++++++++++++
It will take the best in each of us to make the best world for all
of us
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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The Gazette works best, when the folks the read it, write it. Or
so it seems to me.
After all, the December 1948 edition of the Walsh County
Record can't keep giving up information forever.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Friday, February 10, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
February 9, 2006 - Thursday
Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
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Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Kennedy's Bar, and,
Kennedy's 5:45 Club. Buy one & get one free.
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The current temperature is 14 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 8/-20
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/1
1 to 3 inches of snow and high winds are in our forecast.
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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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Electrical crews have been working in the area just east of the former
Bridgeman Creamery building on the north end of town. Already Rocks
electric has set several tall poles topped with reasonably substantial
lights. It appears that "our" newest railroad line will be using that
area for parking, staging, or repairing railroad equipment.
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Lately it seems, it's easier for me to remember things that happened
over a half century ago, than it is to remember if I'm putting my pants
on, or taking them off. More often than not, "things" remind me of
things I had put in the "forgotten" file of my memory for the better
part of fifty years.
The mention of the Adams Funeral Home "Little White Church" is a
pleasant memory for me. The mention of it brought back memories for
Millicent and Tom La Berge as well. They wrote; >>>
Dear Gary, Tom and I enjoy your newsletter so much! There's
nothing like a trip down memory lane to jog the mind out of today's
duties and reminisce back to the days of youth, where every day had an
excitement of learning and growing. Your Christmas story was great;
it took us back to the scene of the church and music, but also the
cold crisp, frigid air and the crunching snow underfoot. We
especially enjoy the daily temperature and weather report that
makes it easier to tolerate the cold, damp, raw winters here in
Virginia. For now let us leave you with an early Valentine, sent with
love
A friend sent an early "Valentine" to see if it will make it around
the
world by Feb. 14th.
For God so loVed the world,
That He gAve
His onLy
BegottEn
SoN
That who so ever
Believeth In Him
Should Not perish,
But have Everlasting life."
Now THAT is LOVE!
Tom and Millicent
Thanks a million for caring and sharing. I'm not sure if your message
will "transmit" exactly as you sent it. That is that all capital letters
spell out the word Valentine. I sure hope so.
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The mention of Christmas lights gave Chris reason to share the
following note: >>> Gary,
It's been too long since I've sent you a note! Love your website - very
impressive! Your christmas lights will be remembered by a lot of people,
I am sure. I moved to Grafton in 1990 and during the Christmas season,
my nieces from Fordville wanted to come and stay with me during
christmas school break. Although I was happy they wanted to spend time
with me, one of the real reasons they wanted to come to Grafton was
because I'd take them around town and we'd look at all the christmas
lights. If I remember correctly, they nicknamed your house the
"Gingerbread House" and we'd sit parked on the street for the longest
time staring at your home. Your lights really were beautiful! At that
time, I didn't even know who lived in the home - just knew that whoever
lived there musta loved the Christmas season! Keep the Gazette coming
and say hi to Pat. It seems I never see you two anymore - but I don't
seem to get out and about to much!
Chris Ferguson <<< Thanks for caring and sharing Chris and also for your
kind words.
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The mention of lights jogged Paul DeSautel's memory bank and he shared
the following. >>>
Re: Little White Church.
I too remember that decoration, and many others around town.
As a young tike I remember being in the "shop" in the basement of City
Hall "helping" Wellington Ingle and Jim Lee dye the light bulbs (dipping
them 1 at a time into a colored tint) that were strung across Hill
Avenue.
But to the Scrooge that told you to turn it off at your house, I
hope you remembered and gave some of the colorful words we all learned
in grade school . (like moron, idiot etc) Put em up and play the
music, I'll drive all the way up there to see it !!!
Thanks for another memory. <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Paul. It's to late for "us" as all of our old lights and decorations,
have found other places, and other attics to occupy.
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Wally wanted to shed a bit of light (pardon the pun) on the subject as
well.
He wrote: >>> Hi Gary
Many thanks for your Gazette today. (wed.) I remember the little
white church .. it was a great welcome to all who drove thru our town. I
also remember it in the window in the funeral home. I wonder what
happened to the little church?
I also remember your lights. Do you remember our house on 14th
street and all the red bulbs? We worked hard to make it possible. The
real reason was for others to enjoy. I remember coming home from work
each nite at 9 p.m. and working on them till midnight.
My family worked with me on the cut outs, it was family fun at its
best. My memory of the kids on our roof with me is priceless.
Really why did you stop ?? My cut outs are stolen every year in
the park, this year was no exception. I will not stop for a few who
complain or steal when the majority enjoy our effort.
I read the story On page 3 c in the Herald
on the Columbia overpass. It was turned down twice and only because of
some people with vision it went thru only with one lane. Later the
people petitioned to get it made into 2 lanes.
The biggest opposition was from the students and faculty. Most
are now gone, yet we enjoy the Columbia road overpass. Next time
you and your readers are on the over pass look each way at the traffic.
What would we do with out it? Or, the stop lite on Gateway and I 29. The
councilman who promoted that light almost lost his job because a few
complained to his boss.
Thank God for the people who have vision and are not afraid to
stand up and be counted Wally
Thanks for caring and sharing Wally.
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The note from Don LaMont gave Ralph reason to share the following: >>>
Just tell Ron LaMont that he is absolutely right in what he wrote. Our
government has a responsibility to protect us. Does that mean they can
listen in on our phone calls without a warrant? Like many, I am proud
and value our freedoms. The Bill of Rights is the most important
document that has ever been produced by any government. No where does it
say that this means that murderers can do what they want. Democracy does
give us these rights, but it also requires responsibility from it's'
citizens. You can't have the former without agreeing to the latter. <<<
Thanks for caring and sharing Ralph. I think I agree with both of you,
assuming of course that I understand the issue as well as you do.
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I received the following note from Scott Hove. Scott is the author of
the book titled OH, POOP! Problems Happen... It's What You Do With Them
That Matters. I've said in the past and continue to do so, it's a super
little "how to feel better in this crazy world of ours" book.
Among other endeavors, Scott is also the architect that set up the
Gazette web site. newsfromgrafton.com I have spent several hours tying
to come up with a proper method of appreciation for Scotts efforts in
the Gazette's behalf. So far, anything I come up with seems to
insignificant. I remain confident, in time, I will draft a fitting and
proper commendation and share it with Scott, and the rest of the Gazette
family as well.
Today, Scott sent a note to share the following. >>> Subject: From
Scott Hove - You've Inspired My Dog
Gary,
Just wanted you to know that my Yellow Lab, Millie, enjoys the Gazette
so much she decided to get in on the act!
You can check her site out at: www.BlogByDog.com
Scott Hove
Grafton High School Class of '75 <<< Thanks a million Scott. I did check
it out. I really like it, and not only that. I think I will be a better
person for doing so. I plan on being a regular visitor of Millie's site.
By the time I get done reading Millie's site, Steve Larson's site,
having coffee at Granny's,....and eating. I probably won't have any time
left to do the Gazette.... Did I mention time out for fishing too?
++++++++++++++
"Not every day is a great day, but every day is a good day and I've
learned to make the best out of it." Millie (Hove)
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette won't work, if the folks that read it, don't write it. Or
so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
---------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Kennedy's Bar, and,
Kennedy's 5:45 Club. Buy one & get one free.
---------------------
The current temperature is 14 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 8/-20
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/1
1 to 3 inches of snow and high winds are in our forecast.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
Electrical crews have been working in the area just east of the former
Bridgeman Creamery building on the north end of town. Already Rocks
electric has set several tall poles topped with reasonably substantial
lights. It appears that "our" newest railroad line will be using that
area for parking, staging, or repairing railroad equipment.
-----------------------
Lately it seems, it's easier for me to remember things that happened
over a half century ago, than it is to remember if I'm putting my pants
on, or taking them off. More often than not, "things" remind me of
things I had put in the "forgotten" file of my memory for the better
part of fifty years.
The mention of the Adams Funeral Home "Little White Church" is a
pleasant memory for me. The mention of it brought back memories for
Millicent and Tom La Berge as well. They wrote; >>>
Dear Gary, Tom and I enjoy your newsletter so much! There's
nothing like a trip down memory lane to jog the mind out of today's
duties and reminisce back to the days of youth, where every day had an
excitement of learning and growing. Your Christmas story was great;
it took us back to the scene of the church and music, but also the
cold crisp, frigid air and the crunching snow underfoot. We
especially enjoy the daily temperature and weather report that
makes it easier to tolerate the cold, damp, raw winters here in
Virginia. For now let us leave you with an early Valentine, sent with
love
A friend sent an early "Valentine" to see if it will make it around
the
world by Feb. 14th.
For God so loVed the world,
That He gAve
His onLy
BegottEn
SoN
That who so ever
Believeth In Him
Should Not perish,
But have Everlasting life."
Now THAT is LOVE!
Tom and Millicent
Thanks a million for caring and sharing. I'm not sure if your message
will "transmit" exactly as you sent it. That is that all capital letters
spell out the word Valentine. I sure hope so.
----------------------
The mention of Christmas lights gave Chris reason to share the
following note: >>> Gary,
It's been too long since I've sent you a note! Love your website - very
impressive! Your christmas lights will be remembered by a lot of people,
I am sure. I moved to Grafton in 1990 and during the Christmas season,
my nieces from Fordville wanted to come and stay with me during
christmas school break. Although I was happy they wanted to spend time
with me, one of the real reasons they wanted to come to Grafton was
because I'd take them around town and we'd look at all the christmas
lights. If I remember correctly, they nicknamed your house the
"Gingerbread House" and we'd sit parked on the street for the longest
time staring at your home. Your lights really were beautiful! At that
time, I didn't even know who lived in the home - just knew that whoever
lived there musta loved the Christmas season! Keep the Gazette coming
and say hi to Pat. It seems I never see you two anymore - but I don't
seem to get out and about to much!
Chris Ferguson <<< Thanks for caring and sharing Chris and also for your
kind words.
-------------------------
The mention of lights jogged Paul DeSautel's memory bank and he shared
the following. >>>
Re: Little White Church.
I too remember that decoration, and many others around town.
As a young tike I remember being in the "shop" in the basement of City
Hall "helping" Wellington Ingle and Jim Lee dye the light bulbs (dipping
them 1 at a time into a colored tint) that were strung across Hill
Avenue.
But to the Scrooge that told you to turn it off at your house, I
hope you remembered and gave some of the colorful words we all learned
in grade school . (like moron, idiot etc) Put em up and play the
music, I'll drive all the way up there to see it !!!
Thanks for another memory. <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Paul. It's to late for "us" as all of our old lights and decorations,
have found other places, and other attics to occupy.
----------------------
Wally wanted to shed a bit of light (pardon the pun) on the subject as
well.
He wrote: >>> Hi Gary
Many thanks for your Gazette today. (wed.) I remember the little
white church .. it was a great welcome to all who drove thru our town. I
also remember it in the window in the funeral home. I wonder what
happened to the little church?
I also remember your lights. Do you remember our house on 14th
street and all the red bulbs? We worked hard to make it possible. The
real reason was for others to enjoy. I remember coming home from work
each nite at 9 p.m. and working on them till midnight.
My family worked with me on the cut outs, it was family fun at its
best. My memory of the kids on our roof with me is priceless.
Really why did you stop ?? My cut outs are stolen every year in
the park, this year was no exception. I will not stop for a few who
complain or steal when the majority enjoy our effort.
I read the story On page 3 c in the Herald
on the Columbia overpass. It was turned down twice and only because of
some people with vision it went thru only with one lane. Later the
people petitioned to get it made into 2 lanes.
The biggest opposition was from the students and faculty. Most
are now gone, yet we enjoy the Columbia road overpass. Next time
you and your readers are on the over pass look each way at the traffic.
What would we do with out it? Or, the stop lite on Gateway and I 29. The
councilman who promoted that light almost lost his job because a few
complained to his boss.
Thank God for the people who have vision and are not afraid to
stand up and be counted Wally
Thanks for caring and sharing Wally.
---------------------
The note from Don LaMont gave Ralph reason to share the following: >>>
Just tell Ron LaMont that he is absolutely right in what he wrote. Our
government has a responsibility to protect us. Does that mean they can
listen in on our phone calls without a warrant? Like many, I am proud
and value our freedoms. The Bill of Rights is the most important
document that has ever been produced by any government. No where does it
say that this means that murderers can do what they want. Democracy does
give us these rights, but it also requires responsibility from it's'
citizens. You can't have the former without agreeing to the latter. <<<
Thanks for caring and sharing Ralph. I think I agree with both of you,
assuming of course that I understand the issue as well as you do.
-----------------------
I received the following note from Scott Hove. Scott is the author of
the book titled OH, POOP! Problems Happen... It's What You Do With Them
That Matters. I've said in the past and continue to do so, it's a super
little "how to feel better in this crazy world of ours" book.
Among other endeavors, Scott is also the architect that set up the
Gazette web site. newsfromgrafton.com I have spent several hours tying
to come up with a proper method of appreciation for Scotts efforts in
the Gazette's behalf. So far, anything I come up with seems to
insignificant. I remain confident, in time, I will draft a fitting and
proper commendation and share it with Scott, and the rest of the Gazette
family as well.
Today, Scott sent a note to share the following. >>> Subject: From
Scott Hove - You've Inspired My Dog
Gary,
Just wanted you to know that my Yellow Lab, Millie, enjoys the Gazette
so much she decided to get in on the act!
You can check her site out at: www.BlogByDog.com
Scott Hove
Grafton High School Class of '75 <<< Thanks a million Scott. I did check
it out. I really like it, and not only that. I think I will be a better
person for doing so. I plan on being a regular visitor of Millie's site.
By the time I get done reading Millie's site, Steve Larson's site,
having coffee at Granny's,....and eating. I probably won't have any time
left to do the Gazette.... Did I mention time out for fishing too?
++++++++++++++
"Not every day is a great day, but every day is a good day and I've
learned to make the best out of it." Millie (Hove)
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette won't work, if the folks that read it, don't write it. Or
so it seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
February 8, 2006 - Wednesday
Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
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Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the Adams Funeral
Home.
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The current temperature is -11 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 19/-9
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/1
It sounds like our inventory of snowman parts will be getting
rearranged again Thursday and Friday due to high winds.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
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For several years, during the Christmas season, in the late forties and
early fifties. The Adams Funeral Home in Grafton had a Little White
Church in the lawn in front of the funeral home. The windows were lit up
at night and they would play beautiful Christmas music amplified through
the Little Church. I remember often driving by as slow as possible to be
able to hear as much of the music as possible on the way by. It wasn't
unusual to see long lines of vehicles doing the same thing.
The last few years, if I remember right, that little church was set up
inside the funeral home in one of the large front windows. I believe
that was done to ward off possible problems with vandals, though I don't
know that for certain.
Anyway, several years later, as we were decorating our house for
Christmas. I decided I would like to have a little church in our front
yard. So, I made a fairily large, "little" church out of chicken wire -
a trait I learned in the flower business - and decorated it with 500
tiny white lights. The windows were trimmed with blue lights, the
steeple was lit up with green lights and the cross was bright red.
I really enjoyed "our" Little Church and considered it one of the
better displays of the 90 thousand plus lights that decorated the house
and everything else in our yard that would hold a light. It wasn't
unusual to get dozens of phone calls, from all over the area, asking
when, or if our decorations would be turned on.
It was gratifying to sit in the living room and watch the steady stream
of cars drive by the house, often they would stop, and take pictures,
some would wave and honk their horn as they passed by. Some would even
come to the door and thank us for the Christmas display.
Then, one night, as I watched the cars go by, I thought of that Little
White Church in front of the Adams Funeral Home, so many years before,
and how beautiful it was to have Christmas music playing from the
church. I decided then and there, "our" little church was going to have
music too.
I "acquired" a couple of long play CD'S of Christmas music, (both, in
the Lawrence Welk Style) set up a CD player and a reasonably good
quality speaker inside the church and I was set to enjoy the rest of the
Holiday watching and listening to "our" little white church playing
beautiful Christmas music surrounded by 90 thousand plus lights.
After the first night and several favorable comments I found myself
thanking God and Bill Adams for the memory and was looking forward to
the second nights display complete with music medley.
It was 5:15 pm and already dark so I started turning on all the lights.
3 switches in the garage, 2 in the kitchen, four in the living room, 2
each in the small bedrooms and 3 in our bedroom. Then I plugged in the 4
cords in the outlet outside of the garage and the 4 cords in the outside
outlet by the front door and I was "almost" ready to sit back and enjoy
the evening.
The last step was to turn on the CD player and plug in the remote
speaker. That done, I opened the front door to be sure the music was OK
and then I pushed myself back in my recliner with a fond feeling of
accomplishment.
Vehicles would stop in front of the house to look AND listen and I was
so pleased. Then vehicles started blocking the street and, at first I
was impressed, then as the lines started getting longer. I started
getting concerned.
Then the phone rang. As I picked up the receiver I glanced at my 30th
anniversary American Crystal Sugar Company clock, it said it was 7:15.
Before I could finish saying hello, the voice on the other end said,
SHUT THAT GALL DARN MUSIC OFF. WHO IN THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE
ANYWAY? THIS ISN'T A DAD BURN CARNIVAL YOU KNOW. IF YOU DON"T SHUT THAT
DARN MUSIC OFF, I'LL COME OVER THERE AND STUFF IT WERE THE LIGHTS WON'T
SHINE. (I cleaned that up a bit for the clergy and younger readers, and,
for some reason the real words seemed to have had more meaning.)
Anyway, I had already enjoyed two of the most memorable hours I'd had
in many years. And for that I am most thankful.
Aren't memories wonderful?
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I have received word from our area's short rod fishermen at Arnesen's.
It isn't much, and, I may have misunderstood it because It sounded like
a couple of the party had a problem waking up in the morning. I'm
guessing that's because of all the fresh air,...and carbonation. It
certainly, I don't think, couldn't have been because they had a problem
going to bed the night before. Anyway, I can hardly wait til they get
back with an "honest" fishing report. For you non-fisherpersons. That
last part, about an honest report,..... that's an oxymoran, pure and
simple.
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I don't have enough information germain to the subject to make an
intelligent response. So I'm going to have to let Ron LaMont handle his
note all by himself. He wrote: >>> Hello Gary, as I continue to
receive the gazette on a daily bases I assume everything is still going
okay for you. Do enjoy receiving the news from Grafton even after
having left the city some fifty-eight years ago. Wanted to share a
bit of information with you and others, as you see fit, concerning what
is happening to the Country of some of our ancestors:
Maybe because I spend quite a number of days each year riding in
airplanes. Also, I just happened to be across the street from the
Pentagon on 9/11. With our twenty-first century Nazis, today better
known as eighth century Muslim's, their daily actions seem to register
with me more quickly than most U. S. citizens.
Having said that, I recently read an article by Mr. Dennis Prager where
he quoted from an article of 1945 by the anti-Nazi German pastor Martin
Niemoller, who wrote the following:
"First they came for the Communists, and I didn't speak up because I
wasn't a Communists. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up
because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn't
speak up, because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that
time there was no one left to speak up for me."
Am I being overly sensitive, well two of my Great Grand Parents, Oluf
and Ingaborg (Tveeten) Knutson, both immigrated from Norway in the
1800's. With family members still in Norway I do become concerned with
the actions of a few Muslim nuts. Yes, I know, Norway is a leading
anti-Israel "peace at any price" county. However, something must be done
when illiterate Muslims are allowed to storm the Norwegian embassy in
Damascus and torch the place because of a couple of cartoons printed in
a newspaper.
Yes, I know, in North Dakota or Texas what happens in Damascus has
little impact, so I didn't speak up because I wasn't in Damascus.
Have a great day!
Regards, Ron <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Ron. You have
delivered a whole buffet full of food for thought. I'm not sure, but I
think "we" faced much the same conundrum a while back when "we" couldn't
decide the rightful name of "our" Grafton High School Spoilers. Folks
just stood by and watched it being stolen.
Or so it seems to me.
---------------------------
Although Marian says she hasn't got time to write something. Little
does she know, she has. She speaks of the Senior Citizens Club, a group
I am "gracefully" growing into. Marian Hajicek's note: >>>
Dear Gary, Yes, I received your email and I thoroughly enjoyed
reading it. When things settle down a bit I will see if I can't
submit something to you. I have a very busy weekend coming up. I
am president of the Grafton Senior Citizens Club and this weekend we are
serving food for the Gun show that is here in Grafton twice a year.
It is held at the Armory. We have our club rooms there also, and have
kitchen facilities there so we will be serving chili, BBQ's, chips,
Nacho's, bars, coffee, pop, Polish sausage on bun with sauerkraut and
water. If you are in town and don't know what to do, come on down and
visit us. This is on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday the
hours are 9am to 5pm. Sunday the hours are 10am to 4pm. Hope to
see you there. Thanks again for your interesting letter. Marian
<<< Thank you a million Marian, for your very interesting letter. Maybe
while your poking around the kitchen at the Armory. You can find out why
the Archery Club sponsors a gun show.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best. when the folks the read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
-----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the Adams Funeral
Home.
-----------------------
The current temperature is -11 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 19/-9
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/1
It sounds like our inventory of snowman parts will be getting
rearranged again Thursday and Friday due to high winds.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
For several years, during the Christmas season, in the late forties and
early fifties. The Adams Funeral Home in Grafton had a Little White
Church in the lawn in front of the funeral home. The windows were lit up
at night and they would play beautiful Christmas music amplified through
the Little Church. I remember often driving by as slow as possible to be
able to hear as much of the music as possible on the way by. It wasn't
unusual to see long lines of vehicles doing the same thing.
The last few years, if I remember right, that little church was set up
inside the funeral home in one of the large front windows. I believe
that was done to ward off possible problems with vandals, though I don't
know that for certain.
Anyway, several years later, as we were decorating our house for
Christmas. I decided I would like to have a little church in our front
yard. So, I made a fairily large, "little" church out of chicken wire -
a trait I learned in the flower business - and decorated it with 500
tiny white lights. The windows were trimmed with blue lights, the
steeple was lit up with green lights and the cross was bright red.
I really enjoyed "our" Little Church and considered it one of the
better displays of the 90 thousand plus lights that decorated the house
and everything else in our yard that would hold a light. It wasn't
unusual to get dozens of phone calls, from all over the area, asking
when, or if our decorations would be turned on.
It was gratifying to sit in the living room and watch the steady stream
of cars drive by the house, often they would stop, and take pictures,
some would wave and honk their horn as they passed by. Some would even
come to the door and thank us for the Christmas display.
Then, one night, as I watched the cars go by, I thought of that Little
White Church in front of the Adams Funeral Home, so many years before,
and how beautiful it was to have Christmas music playing from the
church. I decided then and there, "our" little church was going to have
music too.
I "acquired" a couple of long play CD'S of Christmas music, (both, in
the Lawrence Welk Style) set up a CD player and a reasonably good
quality speaker inside the church and I was set to enjoy the rest of the
Holiday watching and listening to "our" little white church playing
beautiful Christmas music surrounded by 90 thousand plus lights.
After the first night and several favorable comments I found myself
thanking God and Bill Adams for the memory and was looking forward to
the second nights display complete with music medley.
It was 5:15 pm and already dark so I started turning on all the lights.
3 switches in the garage, 2 in the kitchen, four in the living room, 2
each in the small bedrooms and 3 in our bedroom. Then I plugged in the 4
cords in the outlet outside of the garage and the 4 cords in the outside
outlet by the front door and I was "almost" ready to sit back and enjoy
the evening.
The last step was to turn on the CD player and plug in the remote
speaker. That done, I opened the front door to be sure the music was OK
and then I pushed myself back in my recliner with a fond feeling of
accomplishment.
Vehicles would stop in front of the house to look AND listen and I was
so pleased. Then vehicles started blocking the street and, at first I
was impressed, then as the lines started getting longer. I started
getting concerned.
Then the phone rang. As I picked up the receiver I glanced at my 30th
anniversary American Crystal Sugar Company clock, it said it was 7:15.
Before I could finish saying hello, the voice on the other end said,
SHUT THAT GALL DARN MUSIC OFF. WHO IN THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE
ANYWAY? THIS ISN'T A DAD BURN CARNIVAL YOU KNOW. IF YOU DON"T SHUT THAT
DARN MUSIC OFF, I'LL COME OVER THERE AND STUFF IT WERE THE LIGHTS WON'T
SHINE. (I cleaned that up a bit for the clergy and younger readers, and,
for some reason the real words seemed to have had more meaning.)
Anyway, I had already enjoyed two of the most memorable hours I'd had
in many years. And for that I am most thankful.
Aren't memories wonderful?
------------------------
I have received word from our area's short rod fishermen at Arnesen's.
It isn't much, and, I may have misunderstood it because It sounded like
a couple of the party had a problem waking up in the morning. I'm
guessing that's because of all the fresh air,...and carbonation. It
certainly, I don't think, couldn't have been because they had a problem
going to bed the night before. Anyway, I can hardly wait til they get
back with an "honest" fishing report. For you non-fisherpersons. That
last part, about an honest report,..... that's an oxymoran, pure and
simple.
-------------------------
I don't have enough information germain to the subject to make an
intelligent response. So I'm going to have to let Ron LaMont handle his
note all by himself. He wrote: >>> Hello Gary, as I continue to
receive the gazette on a daily bases I assume everything is still going
okay for you. Do enjoy receiving the news from Grafton even after
having left the city some fifty-eight years ago. Wanted to share a
bit of information with you and others, as you see fit, concerning what
is happening to the Country of some of our ancestors:
Maybe because I spend quite a number of days each year riding in
airplanes. Also, I just happened to be across the street from the
Pentagon on 9/11. With our twenty-first century Nazis, today better
known as eighth century Muslim's, their daily actions seem to register
with me more quickly than most U. S. citizens.
Having said that, I recently read an article by Mr. Dennis Prager where
he quoted from an article of 1945 by the anti-Nazi German pastor Martin
Niemoller, who wrote the following:
"First they came for the Communists, and I didn't speak up because I
wasn't a Communists. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up
because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn't
speak up, because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that
time there was no one left to speak up for me."
Am I being overly sensitive, well two of my Great Grand Parents, Oluf
and Ingaborg (Tveeten) Knutson, both immigrated from Norway in the
1800's. With family members still in Norway I do become concerned with
the actions of a few Muslim nuts. Yes, I know, Norway is a leading
anti-Israel "peace at any price" county. However, something must be done
when illiterate Muslims are allowed to storm the Norwegian embassy in
Damascus and torch the place because of a couple of cartoons printed in
a newspaper.
Yes, I know, in North Dakota or Texas what happens in Damascus has
little impact, so I didn't speak up because I wasn't in Damascus.
Have a great day!
Regards, Ron <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Ron. You have
delivered a whole buffet full of food for thought. I'm not sure, but I
think "we" faced much the same conundrum a while back when "we" couldn't
decide the rightful name of "our" Grafton High School Spoilers. Folks
just stood by and watched it being stolen.
Or so it seems to me.
---------------------------
Although Marian says she hasn't got time to write something. Little
does she know, she has. She speaks of the Senior Citizens Club, a group
I am "gracefully" growing into. Marian Hajicek's note: >>>
Dear Gary, Yes, I received your email and I thoroughly enjoyed
reading it. When things settle down a bit I will see if I can't
submit something to you. I have a very busy weekend coming up. I
am president of the Grafton Senior Citizens Club and this weekend we are
serving food for the Gun show that is here in Grafton twice a year.
It is held at the Armory. We have our club rooms there also, and have
kitchen facilities there so we will be serving chili, BBQ's, chips,
Nacho's, bars, coffee, pop, Polish sausage on bun with sauerkraut and
water. If you are in town and don't know what to do, come on down and
visit us. This is on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday the
hours are 9am to 5pm. Sunday the hours are 10am to 4pm. Hope to
see you there. Thanks again for your interesting letter. Marian
<<< Thank you a million Marian, for your very interesting letter. Maybe
while your poking around the kitchen at the Armory. You can find out why
the Archery Club sponsors a gun show.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best. when the folks the read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
February 7, 2006 - Tuesday
Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
02/07/06 TUESDAY
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Mahar's Bakery and
Coffee Shop. Watch for there Grand Opening in the new building two doors
south of the Strand Theater on Hill Avenue.
(Walsh County Record December, 1948)
-------------------
The current temperature is 19 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 17/-11
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/1
The Gazette ground crew blew almost three inches of snowcat dust off
the driveway this morning.
================================== "Profanity makes ignorance
audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
---------------------
Rumor has it the Yardman will be moving his "stuff" out of the former
Hvidsten building. They (The Yardman) have been using the south part of
that facility for some of their equipment for the past few months. It
sounds like that building will be the next one invaded by construction
crews preparing it for it's new tenants.
----------------------
The list of individuals presently working for, or, that will soon be
working in Graftons "newest ventures" is starting to get quite long.
Already, a few of the folks that said it can't happen, or, it'll never
work, are seriously thinking of changing their mind.
I'm not sure if Al & Susan are planning on any large plantings or
flower beds around their buildings. If they are, they shouldn't have a
problem taking care of them, as they have hired all, or most, of the
staff that once tended to Leistikow Park.
-----------------------
It's getting to be the time of the year that stalactites start showing
up on rain gutters and eaves throughout the area. I remember as a
youngster breaking them off and licking them on the way to and from
school. As I remember it, they didn't always taste the same although I
really never knew why.
Since then, I have had the opportunity to observe several varieties of
birds roost on our roof, and,.. what they do when their roosting.
YUP,... that would account for the variety of tastes in icicles alright.
-----------------------
I understand a couple dozen or so "area" residents are up fishing at
Arnesen's Rocky Point today. Someone said this morning they thought the
group, equipped with short rods, was being led by The Bohemian
Connection. (Big Ern) That could be, and, they may have just adopted
guys like Bruce Eickenberry and Steve Larson to be polite. At any rate I
hope they don't bugger up the summer fishing for us guys that only have
long rods.
--------------------
Speaking of Steve Larson, I received the following note from him the
other day.
>>> Hi Gary,
Your new website is great ! I've always wished I could go back in the
archives and either read the issues I missed or re-read the issues I
should have printed out.
I thoroughly enjoy reading the Gazette each day.....and really admire
what you do. In fact, partly because of you, I've started my own
blog, which can be found at stevelarsonstudio.com. It's not as
interesting or informative as yours, but does offer a measure of therapy
and relaxation, which I sometimes need.
Here's a post from my blog that you can share with your readers, if you
ever need to fill some extra space.
Keep up the great work ! Steve <<< Thanks a million Steve for caring
and sharing. I visited Steve's website and It's fantastic, to say the
least. Beautiful pictures, but then, he is a photographer, terrific
stories,...but then he is a photographer, and great graphics,..but then
he is a photographer. Did I mention he's a heck of a good singer too? If
not, it's because he's a heck of a good photographer too.
In case you missed it the first time. Try stevelarsonstudio.com and I'm
positive you'll agree. Steve is not only a great photographer,.. that
can sing, he has a super website,....and, I think, he can fish too. Time
will tell that better than I.
Maybe, just maybe, "we" can talk Steve into a pictorial review of the
buildings in town that are being converted from sailboat fuel storage to
viable businesses... Maybe.
----------------------
Almost all Gazette's include a couple "quotes". Often I include
additional ones as well. Sometimes family members share Quotes they feel
have special meaning for them. Such is the case with Celeste and her
most recent note. >>>
Gary - I look forward to your column every morning and if it isn't up
and running when I start my day I keep checking until I have success.
When you mention quotes I was in the antique shop Plain and Fancy in
Grand Forks on Saturday and I came across a sign with the quote that
really had an impact on me so here it is. " LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE
NUMBER OF BREATHS YOU TAKE BUT MEASURED BY WHAT MAKES YOU BREATHLESS".
Thanks for all you great messages! Celeste <<< Thanks for caring and
sharing Celeste.
++++++++++++++
Ruth Lykken student from Concordia College is practice instructing home
economics at Moorhead Junior high school. Miss Lykken is a senior at
Concordia, she belongs to the national honorary home economics society,
Omicron Tau Delta, and also the science club at the college. (borrowed
from a December, 1948 Walsch County Record.)
++++++++++++++
This weeks Firefighter Calendar Draw winners are:
2/6/2006 David Cyr $20.00
2/7/2006 Virginia Blomquist $20.00
2/8/2006 Melanie Midgarden $20.00
2/9/2006 Brett Olsen $20.00
2/10/2006 Kelly Lundquist $20.00
2/11/2006 Marlene L Niemann * $20.00
2/12/2006 Nancy Rud $20.00
Congartulations to this weeks lucky winners.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
02/07/06 TUESDAY
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Mahar's Bakery and
Coffee Shop. Watch for there Grand Opening in the new building two doors
south of the Strand Theater on Hill Avenue.
(Walsh County Record December, 1948)
-------------------
The current temperature is 19 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 17/-11
Normal H/L temp for this date is 20/1
The Gazette ground crew blew almost three inches of snowcat dust off
the driveway this morning.
================================== "Profanity makes ignorance
audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
---------------------
Rumor has it the Yardman will be moving his "stuff" out of the former
Hvidsten building. They (The Yardman) have been using the south part of
that facility for some of their equipment for the past few months. It
sounds like that building will be the next one invaded by construction
crews preparing it for it's new tenants.
----------------------
The list of individuals presently working for, or, that will soon be
working in Graftons "newest ventures" is starting to get quite long.
Already, a few of the folks that said it can't happen, or, it'll never
work, are seriously thinking of changing their mind.
I'm not sure if Al & Susan are planning on any large plantings or
flower beds around their buildings. If they are, they shouldn't have a
problem taking care of them, as they have hired all, or most, of the
staff that once tended to Leistikow Park.
-----------------------
It's getting to be the time of the year that stalactites start showing
up on rain gutters and eaves throughout the area. I remember as a
youngster breaking them off and licking them on the way to and from
school. As I remember it, they didn't always taste the same although I
really never knew why.
Since then, I have had the opportunity to observe several varieties of
birds roost on our roof, and,.. what they do when their roosting.
YUP,... that would account for the variety of tastes in icicles alright.
-----------------------
I understand a couple dozen or so "area" residents are up fishing at
Arnesen's Rocky Point today. Someone said this morning they thought the
group, equipped with short rods, was being led by The Bohemian
Connection. (Big Ern) That could be, and, they may have just adopted
guys like Bruce Eickenberry and Steve Larson to be polite. At any rate I
hope they don't bugger up the summer fishing for us guys that only have
long rods.
--------------------
Speaking of Steve Larson, I received the following note from him the
other day.
>>> Hi Gary,
Your new website is great ! I've always wished I could go back in the
archives and either read the issues I missed or re-read the issues I
should have printed out.
I thoroughly enjoy reading the Gazette each day.....and really admire
what you do. In fact, partly because of you, I've started my own
blog, which can be found at stevelarsonstudio.com. It's not as
interesting or informative as yours, but does offer a measure of therapy
and relaxation, which I sometimes need.
Here's a post from my blog that you can share with your readers, if you
ever need to fill some extra space.
Keep up the great work ! Steve <<< Thanks a million Steve for caring
and sharing. I visited Steve's website and It's fantastic, to say the
least. Beautiful pictures, but then, he is a photographer, terrific
stories,...but then he is a photographer, and great graphics,..but then
he is a photographer. Did I mention he's a heck of a good singer too? If
not, it's because he's a heck of a good photographer too.
In case you missed it the first time. Try stevelarsonstudio.com and I'm
positive you'll agree. Steve is not only a great photographer,.. that
can sing, he has a super website,....and, I think, he can fish too. Time
will tell that better than I.
Maybe, just maybe, "we" can talk Steve into a pictorial review of the
buildings in town that are being converted from sailboat fuel storage to
viable businesses... Maybe.
----------------------
Almost all Gazette's include a couple "quotes". Often I include
additional ones as well. Sometimes family members share Quotes they feel
have special meaning for them. Such is the case with Celeste and her
most recent note. >>>
Gary - I look forward to your column every morning and if it isn't up
and running when I start my day I keep checking until I have success.
When you mention quotes I was in the antique shop Plain and Fancy in
Grand Forks on Saturday and I came across a sign with the quote that
really had an impact on me so here it is. " LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE
NUMBER OF BREATHS YOU TAKE BUT MEASURED BY WHAT MAKES YOU BREATHLESS".
Thanks for all you great messages! Celeste <<< Thanks for caring and
sharing Celeste.
++++++++++++++
Ruth Lykken student from Concordia College is practice instructing home
economics at Moorhead Junior high school. Miss Lykken is a senior at
Concordia, she belongs to the national honorary home economics society,
Omicron Tau Delta, and also the science club at the college. (borrowed
from a December, 1948 Walsch County Record.)
++++++++++++++
This weeks Firefighter Calendar Draw winners are:
2/6/2006 David Cyr $20.00
2/7/2006 Virginia Blomquist $20.00
2/8/2006 Melanie Midgarden $20.00
2/9/2006 Brett Olsen $20.00
2/10/2006 Kelly Lundquist $20.00
2/11/2006 Marlene L Niemann * $20.00
2/12/2006 Nancy Rud $20.00
Congartulations to this weeks lucky winners.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Monday, February 06, 2006
February 6, 2006 - Monday
Subject: SHIVERCITY GAZETTE
02/06/06 MONDAY grp 1 of 20
--------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Dakota Northern
Railroad. It's line originates in Grafton and runs to Glasston and
Walhalla.
---------------------
The current temperature is -8 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 7/-16
Normal H/L temp for this date is 19/0
It doesn't sound like the local beach is going to be very busy for the
next few days.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
The Three locomotive engines (two large & one smaller) that have spent
the past several days parked on the south end of town were moved into
town Saturday. Dakota Northern Railroads lease of the tracks north, to
Glasston and Walhalla took effect at 12.01 Sunday morning. So far there
doesn't appear to be any cars for the new engines to pull, though I'm
sure they'll show up as mysteriously as the engines did the other day.
The Grand Forks Herald ran a fairly substantial article in the Saturday
paper. It would have been fun to have "our" local Record beat them to
the punch, but I guess you can't win-em all.
The new Railroad will be another welcome addition to the Grafton
business community. I was pleased to see a couple of Dakota Northern
Railroad people eating dinner at Granny's on Saturday. Already the
business community is benefiting from "our" new railroad venture.
---------------------
Speaking of dinning out. Pat and I "dined" at Marketplace on 8 Saturday
night. She had a tenderloin and I "tried" the Prime rib. They were both
fantastic as was all the rest of "the fixins". Bill and Dee DeSautel sat
at the next table and Bill reported his Buffalo Sirloin Steak was
fabulous. (Marketplace features Buffalo on the menu from Tom & Mary Jo
Olson's local buffalo ranch) If I remember right, I think he mentioned
it was so good, it may even make him a little "frisky".
As I was leaving Marketplace, I stopped by Suzanne and Gene Burns'
table and told Gene what Billy had said. I'm not sure if Gene ordered
the buffalo or not, but I thought I heard Suzanne whisper, "it'll take
more than one to do anything for you, Gene." And so it goes.
--------------------
Graftons hockey team squared off against the boys from Minot, the
Magic City, Saturday night. The boys from out west may be able to pull
rabbits out of the hat, but the Spoilers kept up their namesake here in
the valley. The final score, --- Grafton 5, Minot 4.
---------------------
Speaking of scores,... basketball scores. Fairdale was the winner over
Adams 74 to 36. Its seems Mike Callahan poured in 32 points for the
Fairdale fans, on the Fairdale home floor. Oops, did I forget to mention
that was reported in the January 17, 1955 edition of the Walsh County
Record?
---------------------
Here's another piece from that same 1955 paper. == Girl Scout Notes:
==
We started with the Girl Scout pledge. The Girl Scouts who had uniforms
got badges with "Grafton" imprinted on them. Patty Feig read about Girl
Scouts in the Philippines. Joanne Honsvall had a play called "Little Red
Riding Hood". Margaret Conlon had a play called "The Three Bears".
Joann Wentz, reporter
+++++++++++++
That same paper said that Mrs. Campbell, the Gaustad's and Daniel
Lessard's motored to Crookston to visit Mr. Campbell. Aren't memories
wonderful?
+++++++++++++
The same Record reported the Jan. 15, 1955 wedding of Audrey Eng and
Jarl Pederson. The lovely young couple stood before Father John Garland
with Marilyn Kalbrener and Eugene Pribula standing by to make sure they
went through with it. After the wedding they all went over to gramma
Laurier's house at 535 Cooper Avenue and had breakfast. "Great
Memories."
++++++++++++++
Again from the same paper, Tommy Greenwood wanted to thank everyone
that sent flowers for the opening of his new business, Tommy's
Recreation. I remember Tommy's card room was a super place to sell
papers. The air was so thick with cigar smoke, one day I tripped over a
springer spaniel puppy. Often the language was more colorful than Tommy
Ganyo's flowerbeds in Leistikow Park.
-------------------------
I received another fishing report from the River Rat on LOW. It sounds
like the action hasn't been good enough to write home about, So, The
"Rat" called instead. He says it seems 18 to 24 feet is the best depth.
This time, he wasn't sure if he would make it over to Rocky Point or
not. Our connection was a bit weak but I think he said "the wife would
be coming up for the weekend, and, after that I might be to tired to go
to Rocky Point." At least I think he said something like that.
+++++++++++++++++
ANYWAY, speaking of Arnesen's Rocky Point on Lake of the Woods. Sunday
afternoon, I was exercising my channel switching finger and, low and
behold, I come upon one of those "North Country" fishing shows. The
first picture I saw was that of a pair of giant Johnson outboard motors.
'I've seen those motors before,' I thought. Then one of the guys in the
boat landed a lunker walleye. Again I thought, "dag nabbit" I think
that's Mark Arnesen.
Sure enough, the announcers said, something like, well we're here today
fishing out of Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort with sport fisherman Mark
Arnesen. My first response was, "well dog bite my unit," that is Mark.
Just then the phone rang and it was my daughter Wendy. She said,
"it's,.. he's,.. there on,.. what channel, did ya see him,.. and
finally, she said. Are you watching channel 51? Mark Arnesen is in the
Grady White,... fishing? I said yah, I know, I just turned on the
channel and before I knew it,...click. I guess she went back to finish
watching the show herself.
The Captain of the Grady White that day was Tim Hill son of Bill Hill
for those of you that remember, Bill and his white rubber boots are
summer residents at Arnesen's.
Gosh I hope I can get to go fishing again pretty soon. For those of
you that want a fantastic spot to spend a few days, or more, fishing and
relaxing, I recommend Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort. 1-800-535-7585 OR
www.arnesen.com
When you call them, tell them you know me. It won't do you a darn bit
of good. It won't even do me a darn bit of good, but, you will have a
super time at Rocky Point and I will too. Just knowing you did.
-----------------------
The Gazette is about caring and sharing. It's about exchanging feelings
and thoughts that we might not otherwise share. It requires the input
from it's readers to survive.
Billy Graham once said. "My life is dedicated to speaking and spreading
the word of the Lord." He continued. "When I stand before a large group
of people and speak, I am speaking directly to them." as he continued,
Reverend Graham said. "I gain strength and assurance from their
response, in the knowledge that what I say has meaning. With the hope it
may, in some small way, have meaning in their lives, and ultimately, it
most certainly, changed mine."
I have often thought of those words from renowned Evangelist Billy
Graham. They have, in a small way, helped me thru difficult times. As a
matter of fact. It was shortly after hearing those words from Reverend
Graham that I coined the Quot, "I may not always like what you tell me.
I will, however, always appreciate it."
For that reason, I ask for everyones participation in the Gazette.
--------------------
The Gazette family tree has added a couple new branches over the
weekend. Please welcome Tom Kennelly, from the St.Thomas area and Marian
Hajicek to "our" family.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, right it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
02/06/06 MONDAY grp 1 of 20
--------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Dakota Northern
Railroad. It's line originates in Grafton and runs to Glasston and
Walhalla.
---------------------
The current temperature is -8 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 7/-16
Normal H/L temp for this date is 19/0
It doesn't sound like the local beach is going to be very busy for the
next few days.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
The Three locomotive engines (two large & one smaller) that have spent
the past several days parked on the south end of town were moved into
town Saturday. Dakota Northern Railroads lease of the tracks north, to
Glasston and Walhalla took effect at 12.01 Sunday morning. So far there
doesn't appear to be any cars for the new engines to pull, though I'm
sure they'll show up as mysteriously as the engines did the other day.
The Grand Forks Herald ran a fairly substantial article in the Saturday
paper. It would have been fun to have "our" local Record beat them to
the punch, but I guess you can't win-em all.
The new Railroad will be another welcome addition to the Grafton
business community. I was pleased to see a couple of Dakota Northern
Railroad people eating dinner at Granny's on Saturday. Already the
business community is benefiting from "our" new railroad venture.
---------------------
Speaking of dinning out. Pat and I "dined" at Marketplace on 8 Saturday
night. She had a tenderloin and I "tried" the Prime rib. They were both
fantastic as was all the rest of "the fixins". Bill and Dee DeSautel sat
at the next table and Bill reported his Buffalo Sirloin Steak was
fabulous. (Marketplace features Buffalo on the menu from Tom & Mary Jo
Olson's local buffalo ranch) If I remember right, I think he mentioned
it was so good, it may even make him a little "frisky".
As I was leaving Marketplace, I stopped by Suzanne and Gene Burns'
table and told Gene what Billy had said. I'm not sure if Gene ordered
the buffalo or not, but I thought I heard Suzanne whisper, "it'll take
more than one to do anything for you, Gene." And so it goes.
--------------------
Graftons hockey team squared off against the boys from Minot, the
Magic City, Saturday night. The boys from out west may be able to pull
rabbits out of the hat, but the Spoilers kept up their namesake here in
the valley. The final score, --- Grafton 5, Minot 4.
---------------------
Speaking of scores,... basketball scores. Fairdale was the winner over
Adams 74 to 36. Its seems Mike Callahan poured in 32 points for the
Fairdale fans, on the Fairdale home floor. Oops, did I forget to mention
that was reported in the January 17, 1955 edition of the Walsh County
Record?
---------------------
Here's another piece from that same 1955 paper. == Girl Scout Notes:
==
We started with the Girl Scout pledge. The Girl Scouts who had uniforms
got badges with "Grafton" imprinted on them. Patty Feig read about Girl
Scouts in the Philippines. Joanne Honsvall had a play called "Little Red
Riding Hood". Margaret Conlon had a play called "The Three Bears".
Joann Wentz, reporter
+++++++++++++
That same paper said that Mrs. Campbell, the Gaustad's and Daniel
Lessard's motored to Crookston to visit Mr. Campbell. Aren't memories
wonderful?
+++++++++++++
The same Record reported the Jan. 15, 1955 wedding of Audrey Eng and
Jarl Pederson. The lovely young couple stood before Father John Garland
with Marilyn Kalbrener and Eugene Pribula standing by to make sure they
went through with it. After the wedding they all went over to gramma
Laurier's house at 535 Cooper Avenue and had breakfast. "Great
Memories."
++++++++++++++
Again from the same paper, Tommy Greenwood wanted to thank everyone
that sent flowers for the opening of his new business, Tommy's
Recreation. I remember Tommy's card room was a super place to sell
papers. The air was so thick with cigar smoke, one day I tripped over a
springer spaniel puppy. Often the language was more colorful than Tommy
Ganyo's flowerbeds in Leistikow Park.
-------------------------
I received another fishing report from the River Rat on LOW. It sounds
like the action hasn't been good enough to write home about, So, The
"Rat" called instead. He says it seems 18 to 24 feet is the best depth.
This time, he wasn't sure if he would make it over to Rocky Point or
not. Our connection was a bit weak but I think he said "the wife would
be coming up for the weekend, and, after that I might be to tired to go
to Rocky Point." At least I think he said something like that.
+++++++++++++++++
ANYWAY, speaking of Arnesen's Rocky Point on Lake of the Woods. Sunday
afternoon, I was exercising my channel switching finger and, low and
behold, I come upon one of those "North Country" fishing shows. The
first picture I saw was that of a pair of giant Johnson outboard motors.
'I've seen those motors before,' I thought. Then one of the guys in the
boat landed a lunker walleye. Again I thought, "dag nabbit" I think
that's Mark Arnesen.
Sure enough, the announcers said, something like, well we're here today
fishing out of Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort with sport fisherman Mark
Arnesen. My first response was, "well dog bite my unit," that is Mark.
Just then the phone rang and it was my daughter Wendy. She said,
"it's,.. he's,.. there on,.. what channel, did ya see him,.. and
finally, she said. Are you watching channel 51? Mark Arnesen is in the
Grady White,... fishing? I said yah, I know, I just turned on the
channel and before I knew it,...click. I guess she went back to finish
watching the show herself.
The Captain of the Grady White that day was Tim Hill son of Bill Hill
for those of you that remember, Bill and his white rubber boots are
summer residents at Arnesen's.
Gosh I hope I can get to go fishing again pretty soon. For those of
you that want a fantastic spot to spend a few days, or more, fishing and
relaxing, I recommend Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort. 1-800-535-7585 OR
www.arnesen.com
When you call them, tell them you know me. It won't do you a darn bit
of good. It won't even do me a darn bit of good, but, you will have a
super time at Rocky Point and I will too. Just knowing you did.
-----------------------
The Gazette is about caring and sharing. It's about exchanging feelings
and thoughts that we might not otherwise share. It requires the input
from it's readers to survive.
Billy Graham once said. "My life is dedicated to speaking and spreading
the word of the Lord." He continued. "When I stand before a large group
of people and speak, I am speaking directly to them." as he continued,
Reverend Graham said. "I gain strength and assurance from their
response, in the knowledge that what I say has meaning. With the hope it
may, in some small way, have meaning in their lives, and ultimately, it
most certainly, changed mine."
I have often thought of those words from renowned Evangelist Billy
Graham. They have, in a small way, helped me thru difficult times. As a
matter of fact. It was shortly after hearing those words from Reverend
Graham that I coined the Quot, "I may not always like what you tell me.
I will, however, always appreciate it."
For that reason, I ask for everyones participation in the Gazette.
--------------------
The Gazette family tree has added a couple new branches over the
weekend. Please welcome Tom Kennelly, from the St.Thomas area and Marian
Hajicek to "our" family.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, right it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Friday, February 03, 2006
February 3, 2006 - Friday
02/03/06 FRIDAY
----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Grafton's Grill
Cafe'
----------------------
The current temperature is -2 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 27/0
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-1
The forecast for the next few days will remain in the normal, for this
date, range.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
I was going to wait til the announcement came around on channel 3
again, just to be certain, but I lost patients watching all the
advertisements about channel 3, so I'll wing it as best I can.
There will be a gun show, this weekend at the Grafton armory. The dates
are the 11th & 12th. 9 to 5 the first day and 10 to 4 the next. The gun
show,...is sponsored by the Northern Lights Archery Club.
I'm not a hunter, but isn't archery done with bows and arrows? Anyway,
I guess you can also buy and sell guns at this event as well. I'm not
sure about bows and arrows.
----------------------
Borrowed from the Walsh County Record
Thursday, April 8, 1948
Part-ownership of the Grill cafe in Grafton passed to Warren Wilson of
this city in a deal effective April 1, Bob Taylor, operator of the cafe
since last fall said Wilson will assume participation in the cafe
management within two weeks.
Note: Bob Taylor is not to be confused with the present day Allen
Talyor.
++++++++++++++
From the same paper. Grafton Farmer injured by Hit-Run Motorist.
Ole Aasand was hospitalized from injuries received while he was
conversing with a friend on the streets of Veseleyville. A Grafton youth
and companions also sideswiped another car while leaving the scene of
the accident.
+++++++++++++++
Bonnie Lynne was the name given the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs George
Hamilton when she was baptised April 4.
Grandma & Grandpa P. A. Sevigny were the sponsors.
After the baptism Mr. & Mrs Woodrow Sevigny and Lynus, Mr. & Mrs.
Adrian Sevigny and Michael and George and Tootsy Hamilton with Bonnie
Lynne met at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
+++++++++++++++
Maybe politics isn't as crazy as it used to be. In 1948, a bearded Dr.
John Maxwell headed up the "Vegetarian Party" ticket for the presidency
of the United States. Supposedly Dr. Maxwell hadn't eaten meat in 45
years and was hungry for the win.
+++++++++++++++
From Editor Ed Balkee's Caught in the Web. Ed wrote. We hope the latest
haircut fad introduced by Kenny DeSautel doesn't spread to the rest of
the student body. We doubt if the board of education could engage a
single instructor if all the boys had their hair trimmed as closely as
Kenny recently did.
+++++++++++++++
Does anyone remember who the man they called "Zipper" was?
==================================
Response, so far, to "our" new web site has been encouraging. Comments
in general, more than anything else, fortify the reasons I continue the
Gazette, and why it has been such fantastic therapy for me. I think
you'll agree when you see some of "our" notes.
>>> WOW you are the BIGTIME dad............I am PROUD.....that is
AWESOME. <<< Could you tell that's from one of my daughters?
>>> Gary. I checked out the Web site. Nice. I tried to leave a comment,
but my limited computer sense left me no way to send the comment. So,
consider this your first comment!
I like the site..clean and crisp and easy to read!! Tom Zidon. <<<
Thanks a million Tom. "We" will all need to learn how to do that,... I
think.
>>> Hi Dad. Your gazette today really pulled my emotional
strings. You can't imagine how much "your babble" means to me.
Love you, Kelly <<< Some may have already figured out, this ones from a
daughter too.
This one is from a fellow sugar tramp as well. You can kinda tell by
the weather stuff at the end. >>>Gary,
I took a look at the website and that gets my vote. Nice work in getting
it set up. Hope it works well on your end.
The weather forecast makes it appear that we might actually get below
zero temps! There are only a very few of us that really appreciate that
cold weather. Otherwise, the beets are doing OK.
Take care, Mark<<< Thanks a million Mark, and, I'm one of those few,
too.
Tom Kutz sent the following. >>>
Hi Gary,
I'm glad to see the new website up and running. This should expose
your writings to all of the third world countries. Who knows,
you might even become a world famous author. This note is just to
let you know that I have all of your Gazettes back to April of 2002.
And I'll bet you there are many others out there that have been saving
also if for nothing else but just to prove that your prose has
improved dramatically over the years.
Keep up the good work. You have no idea how much it is
appreciated by us former Graftonites. The Gazette is forwarded and
passed on to many more than are on your subscription list.
Tom <<< Thanks a million Tom. A man would have to have a heart of
stone not to appreciate such kind words. What is prose anyway? Does it
have anything to do with an appetite? If so, I can assure you, I have
gotten better in that regard.
This one comes from a life long friend. >>> Gary, the site is laid out
beautifully. Instead of typing it in the URL every time I bookmarked
it, and now it's only a click away. Have you ever stopped to figure out
why your children (and friends) care so much about you? I know. And they
are right about both you and Pat. As we both know, when your health
goes, friends really count, even if it's only a kind word.
Keep on writing, my friend.
Ralph Kingsbury <<< Thanks a million Ralph. "The true secret to success,
is being surrounded by people you care for, and, people that care for
you. In the end, it's not how much money one amasses, rather how many
friends."
I will continue to strive to achieve success, for my God, my family,
and my Friends.
Beverly sent the following message. >>>
Gary,
That is so cool....you're famous (not to mention my hero!). I enjoy the
Gazette and hope it continues for a very long time.
We haven't heard any updates about the Wrestling team for quite some
time. I must say Karly and I have attended two of the matches (if that's
what they are called). I can say without a doubt that from the first
match to the second match, Grafton has shown a HUGE improvement. Gene
Fayette should be very proud of what he and his team have accomplished
thus far. I hope the fan (and financial) support continues to grow as I
think wresting is another good sport for our area children.
Have a good day!
Bev <<< Thanks a million Beverly, and you are right, it has been a long
time since "we" have had a wrestling update. I'll bet we get one pretty
soon though.
==================================
The following note comes to us by way of the subscription department.
>>>
Hi; Good to hear from you.
My daughter Debbie Hegranes MacWilliams and her husband Dave have
just been here visiting in Arizona. Debbie grew up in Grafton and we
moved to Minot in 1966 where she finished high school and went to nurses
training and graduated in 1971. She now lives in Feeding Hills,
Mass. She and her husband have a son Dan and a daughter Heidi.
She likes the Gazette so if you would please add her to your address
book she would appreciate it.
Thanks for your daily update about Grafton.
I attended a Walsh County Luncheon last Saturday and there were 45
ladies in attendance from that area and many from Grafton who are
wintering in Mesa for a few weeks.
Verna Peterson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Verna. If
I did everything right. Debbie should start being "pestered" with this
edition. If not, please let me know and I'll try something else. I'm not
sure what that will be, but I'll try it anyway.
----------------------
According to the next note, Raumin's not gone. He's hiding on a golf
course in southern Calif. >>> Hi Gary: Today, I had the privilege
to play golf with Mr. J Raumin and his son Greg . We played at the
Plantation. What a layout. Greg is a special member. Jerry and and I
shot terribly. Greg shot an easy 80. WOW. Jerry was saying that
he missed Grafton for its warm weather. BUT, he was saying that
while we were enjoying 82 degrees. Anyway, we will enjoy Jerry & Ina's
company for the next month.
Tell everyone at Grandma's that WE have a great breakfast place. COME ON
DOWN Harlyn Prouty, husband of EILEEN GREVERS <<< Thanks a million
for the update Harlyn. Say hi to Jerry and Ina for us. Does your
breakfast place open on time?
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
I would really appreciate comments pro or con. If you prefer I not use
them in the Gazette, or that I not use your name. Simply say so and it
will be done. As a matter of fact, several notes came in yesterday
marked "just for you" "personal"
or, please omit the signature. I'm okay with that too. Gary
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Grafton's Grill
Cafe'
----------------------
The current temperature is -2 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 27/0
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-1
The forecast for the next few days will remain in the normal, for this
date, range.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
I was going to wait til the announcement came around on channel 3
again, just to be certain, but I lost patients watching all the
advertisements about channel 3, so I'll wing it as best I can.
There will be a gun show, this weekend at the Grafton armory. The dates
are the 11th & 12th. 9 to 5 the first day and 10 to 4 the next. The gun
show,...is sponsored by the Northern Lights Archery Club.
I'm not a hunter, but isn't archery done with bows and arrows? Anyway,
I guess you can also buy and sell guns at this event as well. I'm not
sure about bows and arrows.
----------------------
Borrowed from the Walsh County Record
Thursday, April 8, 1948
Part-ownership of the Grill cafe in Grafton passed to Warren Wilson of
this city in a deal effective April 1, Bob Taylor, operator of the cafe
since last fall said Wilson will assume participation in the cafe
management within two weeks.
Note: Bob Taylor is not to be confused with the present day Allen
Talyor.
++++++++++++++
From the same paper. Grafton Farmer injured by Hit-Run Motorist.
Ole Aasand was hospitalized from injuries received while he was
conversing with a friend on the streets of Veseleyville. A Grafton youth
and companions also sideswiped another car while leaving the scene of
the accident.
+++++++++++++++
Bonnie Lynne was the name given the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs George
Hamilton when she was baptised April 4.
Grandma & Grandpa P. A. Sevigny were the sponsors.
After the baptism Mr. & Mrs Woodrow Sevigny and Lynus, Mr. & Mrs.
Adrian Sevigny and Michael and George and Tootsy Hamilton with Bonnie
Lynne met at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
+++++++++++++++
Maybe politics isn't as crazy as it used to be. In 1948, a bearded Dr.
John Maxwell headed up the "Vegetarian Party" ticket for the presidency
of the United States. Supposedly Dr. Maxwell hadn't eaten meat in 45
years and was hungry for the win.
+++++++++++++++
From Editor Ed Balkee's Caught in the Web. Ed wrote. We hope the latest
haircut fad introduced by Kenny DeSautel doesn't spread to the rest of
the student body. We doubt if the board of education could engage a
single instructor if all the boys had their hair trimmed as closely as
Kenny recently did.
+++++++++++++++
Does anyone remember who the man they called "Zipper" was?
==================================
Response, so far, to "our" new web site has been encouraging. Comments
in general, more than anything else, fortify the reasons I continue the
Gazette, and why it has been such fantastic therapy for me. I think
you'll agree when you see some of "our" notes.
>>> WOW you are the BIGTIME dad............I am PROUD.....that is
AWESOME. <<< Could you tell that's from one of my daughters?
>>> Gary. I checked out the Web site. Nice. I tried to leave a comment,
but my limited computer sense left me no way to send the comment. So,
consider this your first comment!
I like the site..clean and crisp and easy to read!! Tom Zidon. <<<
Thanks a million Tom. "We" will all need to learn how to do that,... I
think.
>>> Hi Dad. Your gazette today really pulled my emotional
strings. You can't imagine how much "your babble" means to me.
Love you, Kelly <<< Some may have already figured out, this ones from a
daughter too.
This one is from a fellow sugar tramp as well. You can kinda tell by
the weather stuff at the end. >>>Gary,
I took a look at the website and that gets my vote. Nice work in getting
it set up. Hope it works well on your end.
The weather forecast makes it appear that we might actually get below
zero temps! There are only a very few of us that really appreciate that
cold weather. Otherwise, the beets are doing OK.
Take care, Mark<<< Thanks a million Mark, and, I'm one of those few,
too.
Tom Kutz sent the following. >>>
Hi Gary,
I'm glad to see the new website up and running. This should expose
your writings to all of the third world countries. Who knows,
you might even become a world famous author. This note is just to
let you know that I have all of your Gazettes back to April of 2002.
And I'll bet you there are many others out there that have been saving
also if for nothing else but just to prove that your prose has
improved dramatically over the years.
Keep up the good work. You have no idea how much it is
appreciated by us former Graftonites. The Gazette is forwarded and
passed on to many more than are on your subscription list.
Tom <<< Thanks a million Tom. A man would have to have a heart of
stone not to appreciate such kind words. What is prose anyway? Does it
have anything to do with an appetite? If so, I can assure you, I have
gotten better in that regard.
This one comes from a life long friend. >>> Gary, the site is laid out
beautifully. Instead of typing it in the URL every time I bookmarked
it, and now it's only a click away. Have you ever stopped to figure out
why your children (and friends) care so much about you? I know. And they
are right about both you and Pat. As we both know, when your health
goes, friends really count, even if it's only a kind word.
Keep on writing, my friend.
Ralph Kingsbury <<< Thanks a million Ralph. "The true secret to success,
is being surrounded by people you care for, and, people that care for
you. In the end, it's not how much money one amasses, rather how many
friends."
I will continue to strive to achieve success, for my God, my family,
and my Friends.
Beverly sent the following message. >>>
Gary,
That is so cool....you're famous (not to mention my hero!). I enjoy the
Gazette and hope it continues for a very long time.
We haven't heard any updates about the Wrestling team for quite some
time. I must say Karly and I have attended two of the matches (if that's
what they are called). I can say without a doubt that from the first
match to the second match, Grafton has shown a HUGE improvement. Gene
Fayette should be very proud of what he and his team have accomplished
thus far. I hope the fan (and financial) support continues to grow as I
think wresting is another good sport for our area children.
Have a good day!
Bev <<< Thanks a million Beverly, and you are right, it has been a long
time since "we" have had a wrestling update. I'll bet we get one pretty
soon though.
==================================
The following note comes to us by way of the subscription department.
>>>
Hi; Good to hear from you.
My daughter Debbie Hegranes MacWilliams and her husband Dave have
just been here visiting in Arizona. Debbie grew up in Grafton and we
moved to Minot in 1966 where she finished high school and went to nurses
training and graduated in 1971. She now lives in Feeding Hills,
Mass. She and her husband have a son Dan and a daughter Heidi.
She likes the Gazette so if you would please add her to your address
book she would appreciate it.
Thanks for your daily update about Grafton.
I attended a Walsh County Luncheon last Saturday and there were 45
ladies in attendance from that area and many from Grafton who are
wintering in Mesa for a few weeks.
Verna Peterson <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Verna. If
I did everything right. Debbie should start being "pestered" with this
edition. If not, please let me know and I'll try something else. I'm not
sure what that will be, but I'll try it anyway.
----------------------
According to the next note, Raumin's not gone. He's hiding on a golf
course in southern Calif. >>> Hi Gary: Today, I had the privilege
to play golf with Mr. J Raumin and his son Greg . We played at the
Plantation. What a layout. Greg is a special member. Jerry and and I
shot terribly. Greg shot an easy 80. WOW. Jerry was saying that
he missed Grafton for its warm weather. BUT, he was saying that
while we were enjoying 82 degrees. Anyway, we will enjoy Jerry & Ina's
company for the next month.
Tell everyone at Grandma's that WE have a great breakfast place. COME ON
DOWN Harlyn Prouty, husband of EILEEN GREVERS <<< Thanks a million
for the update Harlyn. Say hi to Jerry and Ina for us. Does your
breakfast place open on time?
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
I would really appreciate comments pro or con. If you prefer I not use
them in the Gazette, or that I not use your name. Simply say so and it
will be done. As a matter of fact, several notes came in yesterday
marked "just for you" "personal"
or, please omit the signature. I'm okay with that too. Gary
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
February 2, 2006 - Thursday
02/02/06 THURSDAY grp 1 of 20
--------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Merle Freedland and
Merle's Motor Service. The first air-conditioned automotive repair shop
in town.
--------------------
The current temperature is 22 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 27/17
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-2
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
---------------------
We are celebrating the second full week of Raumin gone. If someone
should see Jerry. Please tell him, by the time he gets home, he probably
won't even be able to tell, there was a watermain break in front of his
house. Except the mud sand and gravel all over the place.
----------------------
The Pizza Hut, Red's Sports Bar and the "Taco place?" in the castle
property building are still several days, weeks, and or months away from
opening.
----------------------
The River Rat from LOW called in a fishing report from Zipple Bay
Wednesday afternoon. The Readers Digest version is they kept 6 threw 7
back including one 21 inch walleye. Ross says they're going to meet up
with Ernie Barta (Big Ern) and move over to Arnesen's Rocky Point in a
couple days hoping for better fishing there.
==================================
It appears as though the Gazette may be reaching another milestone.
The Gazette originated, a few years ago, primarily as a tool to force me
to think. Having been diagnosed with glaucoma, diabetes, dupuytrens,
high blood pressure, hi cholesterol, overly enlarged digestive system
(to heavy) Parkinson's and a stroke, all within a few weeks time might,
have been the reason "they" told me I was suffering from clinical
depression as well. At any rate, for a time, I found it difficult
remembering my own name let along anyone else's. I found talking and
communicating in general very difficult at best.
My children purchased and set up a webtv system for me and insisted I
communicate with them. I agreed to do the best I could using the premise
that I would try to share, if they would care, and, that it would serve
as fantastic therapy as well. Soon I was sending my "thoughts" to
several family members, then to aunts and uncles, cousins then friends.
(Eventually, believe it or not, some of those "thoughts" turned into
opinions.)
Anyway, the list has grown over time to include not only family and
friends but family and friends of family and friends. My "babble" (the
Gazette) is now going to 19 states and Canada.
I send it out daily, or as often as I can. More often in the winter
than summer. It's harder typing with a fish hook in a finger. As part of
my continued "therapy", I still enter and look at each and every name
for every single issue of the Gazette that goes out. It's part of the
therapy.
Often, the Gazette not only helps me remember my roots, but affords
"us" the opportunity to care and share with each other. In order for the
Gazette to continue functioning, it requires the input of it's members.
From time to time I've been asked for an issue of the Gazette from "the
past". Because my system is so small, and I try hard not to let what I
said yesterday keep me from saying what I think today I do not keep old
copies around.
That however hasn't been the case with my children. Evidently they have
saved most, if no everything I've written over the years. That's more
than a bit scary I think. Anyway, through their efforts, and the efforts
of others, many previous issues of the Gazette can now be found on a web
site. My intent, is that the website be used as a "library", in case
someone is bored and looking for bonifide babble to read.
I fully expect the Gazette to function as in the past with "our"
Gazette family members continuing to grow.
I would really appreciate hearing everyones comments, pro and con to
the new site, or anything else for that matter.
You will find the site at www.NewsFromGrafton.com and, as my
grandchildren would say me when they're trying to teach me computer
stuff. Don't forget to put the little dots where they belong and
remember to make the first letter of each word bigger than the rest.
Then they say it's like, case specific, I think.
ANYWAY, It will be interesting to see what transpires. If the new
venture doesn't interfere with the original concept of the Gazette, it
will continue. If it does, it won't. Or so it seems to me.
----------------------
Speaking of family members. I am pleased to welcome Dennis Loos and
Gary Rud to the Gazette family today. They will be the newest members
that can "review" the babble of the past and see just exactly what they
got themselves into.
+++++++++++++
"If it can happen, it should happen. If it does happen, we must find
out why, and make it good.....if we can't. It shall be called
politics....and so it goes." GLM
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
--------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by Merle Freedland and
Merle's Motor Service. The first air-conditioned automotive repair shop
in town.
--------------------
The current temperature is 22 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 27/17
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-2
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
---------------------
We are celebrating the second full week of Raumin gone. If someone
should see Jerry. Please tell him, by the time he gets home, he probably
won't even be able to tell, there was a watermain break in front of his
house. Except the mud sand and gravel all over the place.
----------------------
The Pizza Hut, Red's Sports Bar and the "Taco place?" in the castle
property building are still several days, weeks, and or months away from
opening.
----------------------
The River Rat from LOW called in a fishing report from Zipple Bay
Wednesday afternoon. The Readers Digest version is they kept 6 threw 7
back including one 21 inch walleye. Ross says they're going to meet up
with Ernie Barta (Big Ern) and move over to Arnesen's Rocky Point in a
couple days hoping for better fishing there.
==================================
It appears as though the Gazette may be reaching another milestone.
The Gazette originated, a few years ago, primarily as a tool to force me
to think. Having been diagnosed with glaucoma, diabetes, dupuytrens,
high blood pressure, hi cholesterol, overly enlarged digestive system
(to heavy) Parkinson's and a stroke, all within a few weeks time might,
have been the reason "they" told me I was suffering from clinical
depression as well. At any rate, for a time, I found it difficult
remembering my own name let along anyone else's. I found talking and
communicating in general very difficult at best.
My children purchased and set up a webtv system for me and insisted I
communicate with them. I agreed to do the best I could using the premise
that I would try to share, if they would care, and, that it would serve
as fantastic therapy as well. Soon I was sending my "thoughts" to
several family members, then to aunts and uncles, cousins then friends.
(Eventually, believe it or not, some of those "thoughts" turned into
opinions.)
Anyway, the list has grown over time to include not only family and
friends but family and friends of family and friends. My "babble" (the
Gazette) is now going to 19 states and Canada.
I send it out daily, or as often as I can. More often in the winter
than summer. It's harder typing with a fish hook in a finger. As part of
my continued "therapy", I still enter and look at each and every name
for every single issue of the Gazette that goes out. It's part of the
therapy.
Often, the Gazette not only helps me remember my roots, but affords
"us" the opportunity to care and share with each other. In order for the
Gazette to continue functioning, it requires the input of it's members.
From time to time I've been asked for an issue of the Gazette from "the
past". Because my system is so small, and I try hard not to let what I
said yesterday keep me from saying what I think today I do not keep old
copies around.
That however hasn't been the case with my children. Evidently they have
saved most, if no everything I've written over the years. That's more
than a bit scary I think. Anyway, through their efforts, and the efforts
of others, many previous issues of the Gazette can now be found on a web
site. My intent, is that the website be used as a "library", in case
someone is bored and looking for bonifide babble to read.
I fully expect the Gazette to function as in the past with "our"
Gazette family members continuing to grow.
I would really appreciate hearing everyones comments, pro and con to
the new site, or anything else for that matter.
You will find the site at www.NewsFromGrafton.com and, as my
grandchildren would say me when they're trying to teach me computer
stuff. Don't forget to put the little dots where they belong and
remember to make the first letter of each word bigger than the rest.
Then they say it's like, case specific, I think.
ANYWAY, It will be interesting to see what transpires. If the new
venture doesn't interfere with the original concept of the Gazette, it
will continue. If it does, it won't. Or so it seems to me.
----------------------
Speaking of family members. I am pleased to welcome Dennis Loos and
Gary Rud to the Gazette family today. They will be the newest members
that can "review" the babble of the past and see just exactly what they
got themselves into.
+++++++++++++
"If it can happen, it should happen. If it does happen, we must find
out why, and make it good.....if we can't. It shall be called
politics....and so it goes." GLM
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
February 1, 2006 - Wednesday
02/01/06 WEDNESDAY grp 1 OF 20
----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, totally from the benefits of
sugar. A minuscule 15 calories per teaspoon.
-----------------------
The current temperature is 26 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 34/20
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-2
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Lately, it seems, I've been spending a bit more time than usual in the
Gazette library. I must have gotten into a bad batch of cabbage, the
other day, or something. Anyway, as I sat in the library "researching"
life styles of the middle class culinary practices. I started wondering,
- like that hasn't happened before, - about sugar. The wonderfully sweet
product that not only afforded me employment for the major portion of my
life, but also the funds that enabled me to purchase the water closet
upon which I have performed numerous research projects over the years.
Anyway, I was ------- thinking. When Coke and Pepsi raise the price of
pop, because the price of sugar goes up. Why don't they drop the price,
when the price of sugar goes down? Further more. Why, when they raise
the price of pop with sweetener in it, do they raise the price of pop
without sugar in it at the same time? Then, to add insult to injury, the
major pop (soda for you folks south of Minneapolis & St. Paul) companies
in this country don't even use sugar, (sucrose) they use the cheaper,
less desirable, shorter shelf life, sweetener called fructose (corn
sweetener).
Isn't modern marketing marvelous? It can convince us that less is more,
and, we should be willing to pay a premium for things we don't even get.
------------------------
I read the following just last night in the Walsh County Record. (June,
1948) >>>
T. I. Dahl, who has maintained law offices above Fish's store on Hill
Avenue in Grafton for the past thirteen years, has moved his offices
across the street to above the J. C. Penney store this week.
The offices above the Penny store were formally occupied by H. L.
Schroeder & son, potato dealers, who have opened offices in Grand Forks.
+++++++++++++
The same edition of the Record carried a political ad by Robert E. Dahl
who was running for the office of State's Attorney.
+++++++++++++
That same paper reported Fritz Finger and Gordon Stark would be leaving
for Minneapolis for a week on a buying tour. Probably to purchase that
cap pistal Gordy gave me when I was a little shaver.
+++++++++++++
In the same paper.
Shirley Rae Blanchard returned home after spending a couple weeks with
her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Hoel, Columbus N. D.
+++++++++++++
Not to be outdone, and in the same edition. Tommy Kutz returned home
with his parents after spending a day with Mary Rose Kutz in Fargo.
+++++++++++++
From the sports section of the same paper the bold print says, Sauer
Leads in Midget League Hitting Race.
Jim Sauer of the Imps took the batting lead in the Grafton Midget
league with an average of .706. Dean Phelps of the Ghouls was in second
place with .611 followed by Billy Kennedy of the Imps with .563. Other
leaders were Roger Intlehouse, .538; Jonathan Hills, .533; Bruce
DeSautel, .533; Loren Lee, .500; Ordean French, .500; Donald Pribula,
.500; and B. Midgarden, .500.
Did I mention the Walsh County Record I was reading was published
Thursday, June 24, 1948?
--------------------
Thursday nights in 1948 was TAKE-A-CHANCE NIGHT at the Strand Theater.
As the name implies, we were never sure what the show would be, although
the ad said "Always a Good Show" and, as I remember it, it was.
Admission == Children 9c, Adults 20c .
Yup, those certainly could have been the good old days all right.
----------------------
It's my understanding that a few members of the class of 1986 will be
meeting tonight (Wednesday) to work out the plans for their class
reunion this summer. I will be happy to share that information if and
when it is made available. See Robert, I haven't forgotten your request.
==================================
In Tomorrows Gazette I'll speak of, and announce a brand new venture
for the Gazette. It's a venture I have given some thought to in the
past, and, for a multitude of reasons put on the back burner.
This week however, as it presented itself again, I've spent
hours,....and hours, kicking around the pros and cons again. I will be
asking for "everyones" input, both good or bad., and suggestions from
"my Gazette family", with regards to the direction "our" Gazette should
go.
------------------------
THE ONE WHO DRIVES
WHEN HE'S BEEN DRINKING
DEPENDS ON YOU
TO DO HIS THINKING
Burma Shave
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
----------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, totally from the benefits of
sugar. A minuscule 15 calories per teaspoon.
-----------------------
The current temperature is 26 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 34/20
Normal H/L temp for this date is 18/-2
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Lately, it seems, I've been spending a bit more time than usual in the
Gazette library. I must have gotten into a bad batch of cabbage, the
other day, or something. Anyway, as I sat in the library "researching"
life styles of the middle class culinary practices. I started wondering,
- like that hasn't happened before, - about sugar. The wonderfully sweet
product that not only afforded me employment for the major portion of my
life, but also the funds that enabled me to purchase the water closet
upon which I have performed numerous research projects over the years.
Anyway, I was ------- thinking. When Coke and Pepsi raise the price of
pop, because the price of sugar goes up. Why don't they drop the price,
when the price of sugar goes down? Further more. Why, when they raise
the price of pop with sweetener in it, do they raise the price of pop
without sugar in it at the same time? Then, to add insult to injury, the
major pop (soda for you folks south of Minneapolis & St. Paul) companies
in this country don't even use sugar, (sucrose) they use the cheaper,
less desirable, shorter shelf life, sweetener called fructose (corn
sweetener).
Isn't modern marketing marvelous? It can convince us that less is more,
and, we should be willing to pay a premium for things we don't even get.
------------------------
I read the following just last night in the Walsh County Record. (June,
1948) >>>
T. I. Dahl, who has maintained law offices above Fish's store on Hill
Avenue in Grafton for the past thirteen years, has moved his offices
across the street to above the J. C. Penney store this week.
The offices above the Penny store were formally occupied by H. L.
Schroeder & son, potato dealers, who have opened offices in Grand Forks.
+++++++++++++
The same edition of the Record carried a political ad by Robert E. Dahl
who was running for the office of State's Attorney.
+++++++++++++
That same paper reported Fritz Finger and Gordon Stark would be leaving
for Minneapolis for a week on a buying tour. Probably to purchase that
cap pistal Gordy gave me when I was a little shaver.
+++++++++++++
In the same paper.
Shirley Rae Blanchard returned home after spending a couple weeks with
her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Hoel, Columbus N. D.
+++++++++++++
Not to be outdone, and in the same edition. Tommy Kutz returned home
with his parents after spending a day with Mary Rose Kutz in Fargo.
+++++++++++++
From the sports section of the same paper the bold print says, Sauer
Leads in Midget League Hitting Race.
Jim Sauer of the Imps took the batting lead in the Grafton Midget
league with an average of .706. Dean Phelps of the Ghouls was in second
place with .611 followed by Billy Kennedy of the Imps with .563. Other
leaders were Roger Intlehouse, .538; Jonathan Hills, .533; Bruce
DeSautel, .533; Loren Lee, .500; Ordean French, .500; Donald Pribula,
.500; and B. Midgarden, .500.
Did I mention the Walsh County Record I was reading was published
Thursday, June 24, 1948?
--------------------
Thursday nights in 1948 was TAKE-A-CHANCE NIGHT at the Strand Theater.
As the name implies, we were never sure what the show would be, although
the ad said "Always a Good Show" and, as I remember it, it was.
Admission == Children 9c, Adults 20c .
Yup, those certainly could have been the good old days all right.
----------------------
It's my understanding that a few members of the class of 1986 will be
meeting tonight (Wednesday) to work out the plans for their class
reunion this summer. I will be happy to share that information if and
when it is made available. See Robert, I haven't forgotten your request.
==================================
In Tomorrows Gazette I'll speak of, and announce a brand new venture
for the Gazette. It's a venture I have given some thought to in the
past, and, for a multitude of reasons put on the back burner.
This week however, as it presented itself again, I've spent
hours,....and hours, kicking around the pros and cons again. I will be
asking for "everyones" input, both good or bad., and suggestions from
"my Gazette family", with regards to the direction "our" Gazette should
go.
------------------------
THE ONE WHO DRIVES
WHEN HE'S BEEN DRINKING
DEPENDS ON YOU
TO DO HIS THINKING
Burma Shave
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006 - Tuesday
01/31/06 TUESDAY grp 1 OF 20
---------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the South Branch
Bison Company - Tom & Mary Jo Olson Owners.
---------------------
The current temperature is 27 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 25/21
Normal H/L temp for this date is 17/-2
Today is the last day of the first month of 2006.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
Girl Scout Troop 104 met January 7 at the Scout cabin. The following
officers were elected: Rita Williamson, president; Elizabeth Jacobson,
vice president; Vicky Langowski, treasurer, and Judy Boone secretary.
The two leaders Mrs Jacobson and Mrs. Countryman, gave each girl a Girl
Scout bank for a Christmas present.
Susan Jaehning, sec. (January 1955)
------------------------
In a January 1955 edition of the Record. Pickett's Meat Market offered
3 lbs. of ground beef for $1 pork steak, sliced bacon or summer sausage
was all 49 cent a pound AND they delivered.
------------------------
Lloyd Hanson shared the following words of wisdom.
"Faith is what you know to be true.
Whether you believe it or not" <<<
Thanks Lloyd, we can all stand a bit more faith, especially when we're
fishing.
-------------------------
It's not unusual to hear people "reminisce" after a visit to Ekatta's
the former Nelson / Getz / Jim's Drug store. Such is the case of the
following individual who wishes to remain anonymous. >>> Gary, All
this talk about the pre-Ekatta's days...I remember when we had to buy
our school books and they were neatly stacked on shelves toward the back
of the Getz Drug Store. They were very impressive (and expensive),
but if you didn't get to the school and register before the used
textbooks were gone...they were yours! Of course, everyone had
to buy new workbooks. We also had to erase all the marks in our
books to be able to sell them back to the school...for half of what we
paid for them. The gals at the "sale" actually flipped through the
books, page by page and gave them back to you to clean them up
"better"! By the way, I recall those days every time my son
reports how much his college books are costing!!! This semester they
came to over $400!! As most folks say when they contribute...I,
too, enjoy your opinions!! (withhold my name please) <<< Thanks a
million for caring and sharing. I'm sure one could write volumes on the
various facets of the drug store operation on the corner of Hill Avenue
and 6th street.
==================================
Will Rogers once said, "We are here for just a spell and then pass on.
So get a few laughs and do the best you can. Live your life so that
whenever you lose, you are ahead."
==================================
Almost everyday in "our" small community. Volunteers are called to help
their fellow citizens. Not the least of which are the Volunteers
dedicating their time and energy to the Valley Ambulance and Rescue
squad. Almost every day, often several times a day, they are called to
assist us on our journey to lifes fruition.
The importance of Volunteers, in small town America, truely is very
often the difference between life and death.
Every time a volunteer is called into service in the middle of the
night. One thing they'll know for certain. Their following day at work
will be more difficult irregardless of the nature of the call. One of
the perils of Volunteering in small communities often is that those they
are called to assist are their good friends and neighbors.
Volunteers are not only found driving firetrucks, ambulance and rescue
vehicles. They can be found driving their own vehicles delivering meals
on wheels, transporting retired individuals to area medical facilities
and helping those in need around the house.
They have earned the respect of us all. I hope we have learned to
appreciate their vital importance, and thank them whenever possible. Or
so it seems to me.
==================================
CAR IN DITCH
DRIVER IN TREE
THE MOON WAS FULL
AND SO WAS HE.
Burma Shave
==================================
This weeks Firefighters Calendar Drawing winners are:
1/30/2006 Ava Grace Peterson $20.00
1/31/2006 Gail Osowski $20.00
2/01/2006 Guy Demers $20.00
2/02/2006 Don Hutson * $20.00
2/03/2006 Jim Johnston Sr $20.00
2/04/2006 Joanne Gehrtz $20.00
2/05/2006 Larry J Nelson $20.00
Congratulations to this weeks winners.
------------------------
The following note came in to the Gazette subscription department. >>>
Sign me up for the Grafton news!
I am Richard Thompson's (younger) sister. Live in Fl in the winter
and MN in the summer.
Thanks!
J. Irvin <<< Thanks a million for the note Judy. I will be very happy to
add your name to the Gazette family list. I hope you will find time to
share a part of your world with us.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
---------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the South Branch
Bison Company - Tom & Mary Jo Olson Owners.
---------------------
The current temperature is 27 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 25/21
Normal H/L temp for this date is 17/-2
Today is the last day of the first month of 2006.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
Girl Scout Troop 104 met January 7 at the Scout cabin. The following
officers were elected: Rita Williamson, president; Elizabeth Jacobson,
vice president; Vicky Langowski, treasurer, and Judy Boone secretary.
The two leaders Mrs Jacobson and Mrs. Countryman, gave each girl a Girl
Scout bank for a Christmas present.
Susan Jaehning, sec. (January 1955)
------------------------
In a January 1955 edition of the Record. Pickett's Meat Market offered
3 lbs. of ground beef for $1 pork steak, sliced bacon or summer sausage
was all 49 cent a pound AND they delivered.
------------------------
Lloyd Hanson shared the following words of wisdom.
"Faith is what you know to be true.
Whether you believe it or not" <<<
Thanks Lloyd, we can all stand a bit more faith, especially when we're
fishing.
-------------------------
It's not unusual to hear people "reminisce" after a visit to Ekatta's
the former Nelson / Getz / Jim's Drug store. Such is the case of the
following individual who wishes to remain anonymous. >>> Gary, All
this talk about the pre-Ekatta's days...I remember when we had to buy
our school books and they were neatly stacked on shelves toward the back
of the Getz Drug Store. They were very impressive (and expensive),
but if you didn't get to the school and register before the used
textbooks were gone...they were yours! Of course, everyone had
to buy new workbooks. We also had to erase all the marks in our
books to be able to sell them back to the school...for half of what we
paid for them. The gals at the "sale" actually flipped through the
books, page by page and gave them back to you to clean them up
"better"! By the way, I recall those days every time my son
reports how much his college books are costing!!! This semester they
came to over $400!! As most folks say when they contribute...I,
too, enjoy your opinions!! (withhold my name please) <<< Thanks a
million for caring and sharing. I'm sure one could write volumes on the
various facets of the drug store operation on the corner of Hill Avenue
and 6th street.
==================================
Will Rogers once said, "We are here for just a spell and then pass on.
So get a few laughs and do the best you can. Live your life so that
whenever you lose, you are ahead."
==================================
Almost everyday in "our" small community. Volunteers are called to help
their fellow citizens. Not the least of which are the Volunteers
dedicating their time and energy to the Valley Ambulance and Rescue
squad. Almost every day, often several times a day, they are called to
assist us on our journey to lifes fruition.
The importance of Volunteers, in small town America, truely is very
often the difference between life and death.
Every time a volunteer is called into service in the middle of the
night. One thing they'll know for certain. Their following day at work
will be more difficult irregardless of the nature of the call. One of
the perils of Volunteering in small communities often is that those they
are called to assist are their good friends and neighbors.
Volunteers are not only found driving firetrucks, ambulance and rescue
vehicles. They can be found driving their own vehicles delivering meals
on wheels, transporting retired individuals to area medical facilities
and helping those in need around the house.
They have earned the respect of us all. I hope we have learned to
appreciate their vital importance, and thank them whenever possible. Or
so it seems to me.
==================================
CAR IN DITCH
DRIVER IN TREE
THE MOON WAS FULL
AND SO WAS HE.
Burma Shave
==================================
This weeks Firefighters Calendar Drawing winners are:
1/30/2006 Ava Grace Peterson $20.00
1/31/2006 Gail Osowski $20.00
2/01/2006 Guy Demers $20.00
2/02/2006 Don Hutson * $20.00
2/03/2006 Jim Johnston Sr $20.00
2/04/2006 Joanne Gehrtz $20.00
2/05/2006 Larry J Nelson $20.00
Congratulations to this weeks winners.
------------------------
The following note came in to the Gazette subscription department. >>>
Sign me up for the Grafton news!
I am Richard Thompson's (younger) sister. Live in Fl in the winter
and MN in the summer.
Thanks!
J. Irvin <<< Thanks a million for the note Judy. I will be very happy to
add your name to the Gazette family list. I hope you will find time to
share a part of your world with us.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Monday, January 30, 2006
January 30, 2006 - Monday
01/30/06 MONDAY grp 1 of 20
---------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the men and women
of "our" Grafton Municipal Utilities Department.
---------------------
The current temperature is 21 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 28/20
Normal H/L temp for this date id 17/-3
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
The weekend forecast, for us, was for 1 to 2 inches of light & fluffy
snowman stuffing. Sunday morning I blew 6 inches of that 1 to 2 inch
snowfall off the driveway of the Gazette Corporate headquarters.
Shortly after midnight, while most of us were sleeping, Graftons "GMU"
personnel was already vigorously cleaning the snow from "our" city
streets. Again they should be commended for the wonderful job they do.
Even though, I might add, the fact that far to many people, leave far to
any vehicles on "our" city streets making the job of snow removal
significantly more difficult, and I could add, more hazardous.
----------------------
There must be some facts involved with the rumor that Grafton will be
host to a new railroad company. Three new railroad engines have been
parked on the south edge of town just east of the former French
Manufacturing facilities. They're not only sitting there either, they're
running.
I'm almost certain there will be a big article, pictures and all, in
this weeks Walsh County Record about the entire venture.
-----------------------
I still haven't received any "credible" validation on the rumor that
Subway is building a new place on the former Frank and Alida Goodmen
home place. Although the fact is, it's getting easier and easier to find
folks that have "heard the same rumor".
-----------------------
Saturdays list of "activities" going on in the business community of
Grafton, should have included The Super 8 Motel in town. Or to be more
exact, we no longer have one. Yup, nope, even tho I haven't read it in
the Record yet, I'm sure this "rumors" right because the large Super 8
Motel sign on Hiway 17 has been removed and replaced with one that says
Select Inn with a big check mark on it.
I'm not sure if the change was in name only, or if the management,
staff and bedding have been changed as well. I suspect the Record will
have a report on that in this weeks edition as well.
Until you hear from a more reliable source, than me. I can say, with
unquestionable certainty, that the Leonard Motel is comfortable, clean,
and very reasonably priced. The only thing the Leonard Motel doesn't
offer, that Disneyland does, is a pool, a theme park, Mickey Mouse and a
small small world.
----------------------
A while back I mentioned that a reasonably small candy company had
started up their operation in Grafton. The name of that operation is
Sweet Delights. Their candy stands can be found through "our" area in
truck stops, grocery and convenience stores as well as the larger
shopping malls. As a matter of fact, there are several displays and
candy islands throughout the Mall of America. Since it's beginning, a
relatively few months ago, their stands and displays have started
showing up all across the country.
Like Louie Kerians potato & vegetable sizer, Hart's header carts and
Bill Sands specialized high pressure miniature valves, Sweet Delights
products are becoming more and more visible.
I was in the corporate library "researching", and I got to thinking,
gee it would be fun to hear from folks all over the country that have
seen one of Sweet Delights Displays, or, any of the numerous products
that were born in "our" humble little village.
Like the following message I received from Pastor Greg. He wrote: >>>
Gary:
Sweet delights can be found at truck stops on Interstate 85 between
Spartanburg, SC and Charlotte, NC. IT was a shot of home last time we
came down from the mountains. Grafton ueber alles!
Paz
Greg Yeager
China Grove, NC <<< Thanks a million for the note Greg. It almost sounds
a bit biblical,.. that the pastor came down from the mountain. Don't you
think? Then there's the "ueber alles" ending. I'm guessing that's a
foreign language directing us in a special direction, although I'm not
certain.
And finally, as I looked at the Reverend Yeager's address, I realized
that most folks are right. Almost everything nowdays, does come from
China.
-----------------------
The subscription department sent down, over, handed, I received a few
requests over the weekend from a few folks that say they are willing to
tolerate the Gazette.
The first note comes from Robert. He wrote; >>> Hi gary,
I am the son of Les and Liz Aasand, and currently stationed at fort
Stewart GA. I've been in the army for 18 yrs. I am wondering if you
could help me? When is the class of '86 reunion? I would like the dates,
incase I am able to make it there.
I did survive my 3rd combat tour of my career and getting ready for
possibly the 4th, as it stands we are scheduled to return to Iraq in
Nov. of this year.
Thank you for your assistance, please do keep in touch, very interested
in happenings in Grafton.
Any questions you may have for me do not hesitate to e-mail,
Robert Aasand <<< Thanks a million for the note Robert. Thanks also for
being an important part of this countries defence system. I can't tell
you the dates your class plans to meet. I'm sure Suzanne Burns will be
able to share that information. If it's available, I'm pretty sure
you'll get here in the Gazette. Isn't that right Suzanne?
-----------------
The second request this weekend looked like this. >>> Hi, Gary~~
We just got a copy of your paper and would love to be put on your
mailing list if possible. Tom and I miss so much of what is happening
back in Grafton and it would be so nice to be more up-to-date. We
look forward to hearing from you! Thanks! Millicent and Tom La
Berge <<< Thanks a million for your gracious request. I can't promise
proper grammar, and my literary composition more closely resembles
compost. But I can promise I will do the best I can, with what I have,
while I have it. In return, I sincerely hope that everyone will take a
few "seconds" from their busy schedule to share a bit of their world
with us.
-----------------------
This last one is from Debbie. I am flattered that Debbie still calls
someone that sent her the Gazette a Friend. It must be true as she send
the following note.
>>>> Hello, A friend from Grafton just sent me this and it is
great. Could I get on the list ? Thank you. Debbie
Robinson(Sieben) <<< Thank you Debbie, for allowing me, and the Gazette
family, to share a part of your world.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
---------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by the men and women
of "our" Grafton Municipal Utilities Department.
---------------------
The current temperature is 21 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 28/20
Normal H/L temp for this date id 17/-3
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
The weekend forecast, for us, was for 1 to 2 inches of light & fluffy
snowman stuffing. Sunday morning I blew 6 inches of that 1 to 2 inch
snowfall off the driveway of the Gazette Corporate headquarters.
Shortly after midnight, while most of us were sleeping, Graftons "GMU"
personnel was already vigorously cleaning the snow from "our" city
streets. Again they should be commended for the wonderful job they do.
Even though, I might add, the fact that far to many people, leave far to
any vehicles on "our" city streets making the job of snow removal
significantly more difficult, and I could add, more hazardous.
----------------------
There must be some facts involved with the rumor that Grafton will be
host to a new railroad company. Three new railroad engines have been
parked on the south edge of town just east of the former French
Manufacturing facilities. They're not only sitting there either, they're
running.
I'm almost certain there will be a big article, pictures and all, in
this weeks Walsh County Record about the entire venture.
-----------------------
I still haven't received any "credible" validation on the rumor that
Subway is building a new place on the former Frank and Alida Goodmen
home place. Although the fact is, it's getting easier and easier to find
folks that have "heard the same rumor".
-----------------------
Saturdays list of "activities" going on in the business community of
Grafton, should have included The Super 8 Motel in town. Or to be more
exact, we no longer have one. Yup, nope, even tho I haven't read it in
the Record yet, I'm sure this "rumors" right because the large Super 8
Motel sign on Hiway 17 has been removed and replaced with one that says
Select Inn with a big check mark on it.
I'm not sure if the change was in name only, or if the management,
staff and bedding have been changed as well. I suspect the Record will
have a report on that in this weeks edition as well.
Until you hear from a more reliable source, than me. I can say, with
unquestionable certainty, that the Leonard Motel is comfortable, clean,
and very reasonably priced. The only thing the Leonard Motel doesn't
offer, that Disneyland does, is a pool, a theme park, Mickey Mouse and a
small small world.
----------------------
A while back I mentioned that a reasonably small candy company had
started up their operation in Grafton. The name of that operation is
Sweet Delights. Their candy stands can be found through "our" area in
truck stops, grocery and convenience stores as well as the larger
shopping malls. As a matter of fact, there are several displays and
candy islands throughout the Mall of America. Since it's beginning, a
relatively few months ago, their stands and displays have started
showing up all across the country.
Like Louie Kerians potato & vegetable sizer, Hart's header carts and
Bill Sands specialized high pressure miniature valves, Sweet Delights
products are becoming more and more visible.
I was in the corporate library "researching", and I got to thinking,
gee it would be fun to hear from folks all over the country that have
seen one of Sweet Delights Displays, or, any of the numerous products
that were born in "our" humble little village.
Like the following message I received from Pastor Greg. He wrote: >>>
Gary:
Sweet delights can be found at truck stops on Interstate 85 between
Spartanburg, SC and Charlotte, NC. IT was a shot of home last time we
came down from the mountains. Grafton ueber alles!
Paz
Greg Yeager
China Grove, NC <<< Thanks a million for the note Greg. It almost sounds
a bit biblical,.. that the pastor came down from the mountain. Don't you
think? Then there's the "ueber alles" ending. I'm guessing that's a
foreign language directing us in a special direction, although I'm not
certain.
And finally, as I looked at the Reverend Yeager's address, I realized
that most folks are right. Almost everything nowdays, does come from
China.
-----------------------
The subscription department sent down, over, handed, I received a few
requests over the weekend from a few folks that say they are willing to
tolerate the Gazette.
The first note comes from Robert. He wrote; >>> Hi gary,
I am the son of Les and Liz Aasand, and currently stationed at fort
Stewart GA. I've been in the army for 18 yrs. I am wondering if you
could help me? When is the class of '86 reunion? I would like the dates,
incase I am able to make it there.
I did survive my 3rd combat tour of my career and getting ready for
possibly the 4th, as it stands we are scheduled to return to Iraq in
Nov. of this year.
Thank you for your assistance, please do keep in touch, very interested
in happenings in Grafton.
Any questions you may have for me do not hesitate to e-mail,
Robert Aasand <<< Thanks a million for the note Robert. Thanks also for
being an important part of this countries defence system. I can't tell
you the dates your class plans to meet. I'm sure Suzanne Burns will be
able to share that information. If it's available, I'm pretty sure
you'll get here in the Gazette. Isn't that right Suzanne?
-----------------
The second request this weekend looked like this. >>> Hi, Gary~~
We just got a copy of your paper and would love to be put on your
mailing list if possible. Tom and I miss so much of what is happening
back in Grafton and it would be so nice to be more up-to-date. We
look forward to hearing from you! Thanks! Millicent and Tom La
Berge <<< Thanks a million for your gracious request. I can't promise
proper grammar, and my literary composition more closely resembles
compost. But I can promise I will do the best I can, with what I have,
while I have it. In return, I sincerely hope that everyone will take a
few "seconds" from their busy schedule to share a bit of their world
with us.
-----------------------
This last one is from Debbie. I am flattered that Debbie still calls
someone that sent her the Gazette a Friend. It must be true as she send
the following note.
>>>> Hello, A friend from Grafton just sent me this and it is
great. Could I get on the list ? Thank you. Debbie
Robinson(Sieben) <<< Thank you Debbie, for allowing me, and the Gazette
family, to share a part of your world.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
January 28, 2006 - Saturday
01/28/06 SATURDAY grp 1 of 20
--------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, The Great Northern
Railway.
--------------------
The current temperature is 24 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 38/19
Normal H/L temp on this date is 16/-3
Whether your here, or whether your there. The weather we're having, is
clear skies,... and fare.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
NORTHERN PLAINS RAILROAD Inc.
It is a rumor, because I haven't seen anything about it in the Record
yet, tho it is almost for sure. Northern Plains RR has purchased the
former Great Northern Railroad tracks from BNSF from, almost, the center
of Grafton north to Walhalla. They will be establishing office space in
the building formerly owned by Robertsons Lumber Company. I have been
told by some folks that we might expect at least a couple new area
residents just due to the "new" Railroad operation.
----------------------
Only a few years ago I started reporting the number of sailboat fuel
storage facilities (empty buildings) we have been blessed with in
Grafton. Maybe it's time for a short review of that status.
# The Bridgemen building is now occupied, it's full of Mexican food and
operating daily.
# The former Mattson's Mfg. buildings are occupied and training our
youth the value and importance of self defence.
# The Field's Dry Cleaning building is occupied and among other things,
begs the question. What things?
# The former Nelson Drug Store building has evolved into a ice cream
parlor, a beer & cheeze restaurant on the first floor, and a cigar bar
and pool hall on the second floor. With, as I understand it, more to
come in the near future.
# The former Burke Hodny law offices have been purchased and half of
the building houses a couple different insurance offices with the other
half occupied by Rem Corp.
# The former Louie Regalstad gas station building has become one of Al
Tayler's office outlets
# The former Hvidsten Implement building is being refurbished and
converted function in the cell phone industry.
# The former telephone building has been purchased and presently serves
the needs of 4 local firms with two or more moving in in the next few
weeks.
# Sweet Delights has also taken up residence in Grafton. That operation
deals in the distribution, among other things, of candy, cards,
gumballs, and associated equipment nation wide.
# The empty lot where Bill & Marie McIntyre's Merchants Hotel once
stood as been purchased and is now home to a whole fleet of trucks.
# The former Robertson Lumber property already has 24 new small storage
stations on the East side of the property, a tenant dealing in Heavy
truck parts on the west side of the property and Northern Plains RR
moving in to the main (brick) building.
# The Grafton Square station and convenience store has been completely
renovated and is up and operating.
# The former Shananigans Chicken & Pizza house is currently be
refurbished and will soon emerge a brand spanking new facility called
Red's Sports Bar.
# The Cum & Go (Cenex) has added a new bottle shop to their operation.
# Johnson Oil Company has purchased the former Norris Sando / Ad
Sevigny City Service gas station and the north end of town and will be
utilizing that facility for storage.
# A new Taco Shop is being installed, (I think) in the Castle
Properties building.
# The former Penney's building has been completely refurbished with two
new large apartments upstairs along with a multi-bank computer
operation. The first floor of the Penney's building will house a
Pharmaceutical packaging facility in the back with a book store filling
up the front part of the store.
# The former Eagles Nest is now Generations Bar and entertainment
center.
# Our community is also home to a beautiful new church on the west edge
of town.
# And least I forget, and I apologize for not knowing, or being able to
identify the newest addition to main street by it's "proper" name. Til I
find out different I will call it the "new" Jesus Saves Store that
occupies the building Bill Peoples once hung his dead animals in. I have
"dubbed it" that because it is full of Religious paraphernalia,...to a
fault. Or so it seems to me.
Rumor has it that work will soon begin on the former Walsh County Bank
building and the former Mid-Town Motel.
That leaves only the former Red Ram / Bert Sando's Lounge / Trasks on
5th building and the former VFW building empty and ready for renovating
action.
In case you didn't count them on the way down. That's 20 very
different, very significant changes in the small community I call home.
AND, I should add, if you should be looking for a home in Grafton. You
better hurry, they're almost all gone. (The ones for sale I mean.)
Discover Grafton, it truely is great ground for growth.
---------------------
My neat little aunt, Isabel (Tootsy) Hamilton, sent me a clipping the
other day. I would like to share part of it you.
The famous Jewish Rabbi and teacher, Hillel the Elder, said: "Watch
your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words; they become
your actions; Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your
habits; they become your character. Watch your character for it will
become your destiny."
Thanks for sharing that with us Tootsy. There's a few more in the
article and I will include them in following Gazettes.
----------------------
Marcia wanted to share the following note on Dr. Gaustad birthday. >>>
Hi Gary
I just want to add a bit about your mentioning of Dr. Gaustad's
birthday. All of us at Heartland Eye Care formerly Grafton Vision clinic
would also like to wish him a happy day. I worked for Dr. Gaustad for 4
years he was a great boss and a great eye doctor, there was only a few
times we would have to go and pull him away from the coffee table at
DJ's Cafe and remind him he still had patients to see.
Have a great week-end Gary
Marcia Molde Seeba <<< Thanks Marcia, for a slant on Dr. Gaustad that I
wasn't aware of. For those that don't know. Dr. Gaustads office was only
a hop, skip, and a jump away from DJ's cafe. I'm not real sure, but he
probably even left out the "jump" part towards the end.
----------------------
I received a call from Norman Russum yesterday. Gosh it was great to
here from him, especially because he said he was feeling really good and
getting along fine in the land of dust and sand. Evidently, so far at
least, he has been able to eat all the fresh baked goods left at his
doorstep. I suggested he might send some north when he gets full. I
think he said, "don't count on it" or something like that.
Thanks again for the call Norm and don't forget, we have a date with a
Walleye.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Move To:
--------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, The Great Northern
Railway.
--------------------
The current temperature is 24 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 38/19
Normal H/L temp on this date is 16/-3
Whether your here, or whether your there. The weather we're having, is
clear skies,... and fare.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
NORTHERN PLAINS RAILROAD Inc.
It is a rumor, because I haven't seen anything about it in the Record
yet, tho it is almost for sure. Northern Plains RR has purchased the
former Great Northern Railroad tracks from BNSF from, almost, the center
of Grafton north to Walhalla. They will be establishing office space in
the building formerly owned by Robertsons Lumber Company. I have been
told by some folks that we might expect at least a couple new area
residents just due to the "new" Railroad operation.
----------------------
Only a few years ago I started reporting the number of sailboat fuel
storage facilities (empty buildings) we have been blessed with in
Grafton. Maybe it's time for a short review of that status.
# The Bridgemen building is now occupied, it's full of Mexican food and
operating daily.
# The former Mattson's Mfg. buildings are occupied and training our
youth the value and importance of self defence.
# The Field's Dry Cleaning building is occupied and among other things,
begs the question. What things?
# The former Nelson Drug Store building has evolved into a ice cream
parlor, a beer & cheeze restaurant on the first floor, and a cigar bar
and pool hall on the second floor. With, as I understand it, more to
come in the near future.
# The former Burke Hodny law offices have been purchased and half of
the building houses a couple different insurance offices with the other
half occupied by Rem Corp.
# The former Louie Regalstad gas station building has become one of Al
Tayler's office outlets
# The former Hvidsten Implement building is being refurbished and
converted function in the cell phone industry.
# The former telephone building has been purchased and presently serves
the needs of 4 local firms with two or more moving in in the next few
weeks.
# Sweet Delights has also taken up residence in Grafton. That operation
deals in the distribution, among other things, of candy, cards,
gumballs, and associated equipment nation wide.
# The empty lot where Bill & Marie McIntyre's Merchants Hotel once
stood as been purchased and is now home to a whole fleet of trucks.
# The former Robertson Lumber property already has 24 new small storage
stations on the East side of the property, a tenant dealing in Heavy
truck parts on the west side of the property and Northern Plains RR
moving in to the main (brick) building.
# The Grafton Square station and convenience store has been completely
renovated and is up and operating.
# The former Shananigans Chicken & Pizza house is currently be
refurbished and will soon emerge a brand spanking new facility called
Red's Sports Bar.
# The Cum & Go (Cenex) has added a new bottle shop to their operation.
# Johnson Oil Company has purchased the former Norris Sando / Ad
Sevigny City Service gas station and the north end of town and will be
utilizing that facility for storage.
# A new Taco Shop is being installed, (I think) in the Castle
Properties building.
# The former Penney's building has been completely refurbished with two
new large apartments upstairs along with a multi-bank computer
operation. The first floor of the Penney's building will house a
Pharmaceutical packaging facility in the back with a book store filling
up the front part of the store.
# The former Eagles Nest is now Generations Bar and entertainment
center.
# Our community is also home to a beautiful new church on the west edge
of town.
# And least I forget, and I apologize for not knowing, or being able to
identify the newest addition to main street by it's "proper" name. Til I
find out different I will call it the "new" Jesus Saves Store that
occupies the building Bill Peoples once hung his dead animals in. I have
"dubbed it" that because it is full of Religious paraphernalia,...to a
fault. Or so it seems to me.
Rumor has it that work will soon begin on the former Walsh County Bank
building and the former Mid-Town Motel.
That leaves only the former Red Ram / Bert Sando's Lounge / Trasks on
5th building and the former VFW building empty and ready for renovating
action.
In case you didn't count them on the way down. That's 20 very
different, very significant changes in the small community I call home.
AND, I should add, if you should be looking for a home in Grafton. You
better hurry, they're almost all gone. (The ones for sale I mean.)
Discover Grafton, it truely is great ground for growth.
---------------------
My neat little aunt, Isabel (Tootsy) Hamilton, sent me a clipping the
other day. I would like to share part of it you.
The famous Jewish Rabbi and teacher, Hillel the Elder, said: "Watch
your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words; they become
your actions; Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your
habits; they become your character. Watch your character for it will
become your destiny."
Thanks for sharing that with us Tootsy. There's a few more in the
article and I will include them in following Gazettes.
----------------------
Marcia wanted to share the following note on Dr. Gaustad birthday. >>>
Hi Gary
I just want to add a bit about your mentioning of Dr. Gaustad's
birthday. All of us at Heartland Eye Care formerly Grafton Vision clinic
would also like to wish him a happy day. I worked for Dr. Gaustad for 4
years he was a great boss and a great eye doctor, there was only a few
times we would have to go and pull him away from the coffee table at
DJ's Cafe and remind him he still had patients to see.
Have a great week-end Gary
Marcia Molde Seeba <<< Thanks Marcia, for a slant on Dr. Gaustad that I
wasn't aware of. For those that don't know. Dr. Gaustads office was only
a hop, skip, and a jump away from DJ's cafe. I'm not real sure, but he
probably even left out the "jump" part towards the end.
----------------------
I received a call from Norman Russum yesterday. Gosh it was great to
here from him, especially because he said he was feeling really good and
getting along fine in the land of dust and sand. Evidently, so far at
least, he has been able to eat all the fresh baked goods left at his
doorstep. I suggested he might send some north when he gets full. I
think he said, "don't count on it" or something like that.
Thanks again for the call Norm and don't forget, we have a date with a
Walleye.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Move To:
January 27, 2006 - Friday
01/27/06 FRIDAY grp 1 of 20
---------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by The Grafton
National Bank Bookkeeping Department.
---------------------
The current temperature is 34 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 37/22
Normal H/L temp for this date is 16/-3
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
Until the past few weeks, I was under the impression that the practice
of cloning people was illegal. Lately, however, I have begun to realize
the art of cloning has been going on for many, many years. Obviously it
hasn't been completely perfected yet, although progress of the process
is evidenced with close observation.
The fact, with few exceptions, that every Democrat thinks exactly like
every other Democrat, and every Republican mimics every other republican
in the Alito confirmation hearings is very close to absolute cloning. I
think, anyway.
I also wonder. Why in Gods beautiful green earth (in the summertime) is
that position established for a lifetime anyway? Reduce the term limits
and the myriad of "issues" will be reduce as well. Or so it seems to me.
----------------------
I mentioned I have been "gleaning" previous copies of the Walsh County
Record. The more I read those copies, the more I appreciate the efforts
of the Records earlier staff and management.
I particularly like the earlier format for local and area news. It
reads as interesting now, as it did over fifty years ago.
I also seem to notice that every edition, certainly most, contain
pictures of beautiful women. I'm lead to believe that even back then,
the Record staff realized the value of publishing pictures of ladies
with a pleasing appearance. (That's probably a more politically correct
statement)
Anyway, the December 9, 1954 edition was no exception. That particular
issue, featured five such local ladies. All from the bookkeeping
department of the Grafton National Bank.
Doris Thompson, Germaine Collette, Carol Berg, Verna Hegranes and Elda
Peterson were all pictured in the banks advertisement with the intent
that the public would become better acquainted with the banks friendly
staff and competent services.
==================================
Use water, not milk, when making scrambled eggs or omelettes. Milk
doesn't blend with eggs, and will make them watery. Water makes them
fluffy.
----
It may be a bit ironic, however, the above information about eggs, was
taken from an abbreviated 2006 Farmers Almanac being handed out by staff
members of the Wells Fargo Bank Corporations insurance department -
formally (in town anyway) the Grafton National Bank.
It's just a personal opinion, but I think they should go back to using
the Records earlier presentations of their aesthetically pleasing staff.
==================================
If you happened to be watching the Larry King show last night. You must
have heard the lady from Grafton North Dakota ask a question about a
"smoking gun". I was reading the Grafton National Bank ad at the time
and missed most of it. I think she was wondering why the whole world is
running around with their boxers in a bunch just because James Frey
wrote a book that was absolutely fact. Maybe they should simply make
Frey a Senator from Disneyland. They could flip a coin to decide whether
he'd be a Republican or a Democrat. The confirmation hearing shouldn't
take very long. He can already cheat, lie, and "cook the books" with the
best of them.
Of course, if he should get stuck up in the chappaquitic country. He
may need training on getting out of a sinking vehicle and hiding lacy
undies. Oops, that might have been a bit "over the top" if you know what
I mean.
==================================
Tomorrow, somewhere in the state made famous by a chunck of cheese.
Doctor J. R. (James) Gaustad will celebrate the anniversary of his
birth. Doc Gaustad started his "practice" (eventually he did get pretty
good at it) in an office over the Zelda Theater. Rumor has it he watched
a lot of movies back then as well. In 1952 Doc seen the opportunity
(pardon the pun) in 1952, to move his office to the Kutz building.
Anyway, Dr. Gaustad has been enjoying retirement for the past several
years spending time surfing the internet for valuable information he is
more than happy to share with the afternoon coffee group.
I have always admired Doc's interest and concern for the community he
resides in, and, for the past few years I have admired his aggressive
approach to modern technology & electronics. (computers)
Dr. Gaustad, who to a great extent due to Sally's fabulous cooking and
Motherly guidance, will enjoy the first day of his 80th year, tomorrow
Sat., January 28.
Happy Birthday Dr. Gaustad, from Patty and Gary and the entire Moe gene
pool.
P.S.
We shook dice while you were gone Doc, and you ended up buying
coffee,...and cookies,....and cake,....and two pieces of pie for a
couple we've never met before.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best. when the folks that read it, right it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
---------------------
Todays Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by The Grafton
National Bank Bookkeeping Department.
---------------------
The current temperature is 34 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 37/22
Normal H/L temp for this date is 16/-3
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
Until the past few weeks, I was under the impression that the practice
of cloning people was illegal. Lately, however, I have begun to realize
the art of cloning has been going on for many, many years. Obviously it
hasn't been completely perfected yet, although progress of the process
is evidenced with close observation.
The fact, with few exceptions, that every Democrat thinks exactly like
every other Democrat, and every Republican mimics every other republican
in the Alito confirmation hearings is very close to absolute cloning. I
think, anyway.
I also wonder. Why in Gods beautiful green earth (in the summertime) is
that position established for a lifetime anyway? Reduce the term limits
and the myriad of "issues" will be reduce as well. Or so it seems to me.
----------------------
I mentioned I have been "gleaning" previous copies of the Walsh County
Record. The more I read those copies, the more I appreciate the efforts
of the Records earlier staff and management.
I particularly like the earlier format for local and area news. It
reads as interesting now, as it did over fifty years ago.
I also seem to notice that every edition, certainly most, contain
pictures of beautiful women. I'm lead to believe that even back then,
the Record staff realized the value of publishing pictures of ladies
with a pleasing appearance. (That's probably a more politically correct
statement)
Anyway, the December 9, 1954 edition was no exception. That particular
issue, featured five such local ladies. All from the bookkeeping
department of the Grafton National Bank.
Doris Thompson, Germaine Collette, Carol Berg, Verna Hegranes and Elda
Peterson were all pictured in the banks advertisement with the intent
that the public would become better acquainted with the banks friendly
staff and competent services.
==================================
Use water, not milk, when making scrambled eggs or omelettes. Milk
doesn't blend with eggs, and will make them watery. Water makes them
fluffy.
----
It may be a bit ironic, however, the above information about eggs, was
taken from an abbreviated 2006 Farmers Almanac being handed out by staff
members of the Wells Fargo Bank Corporations insurance department -
formally (in town anyway) the Grafton National Bank.
It's just a personal opinion, but I think they should go back to using
the Records earlier presentations of their aesthetically pleasing staff.
==================================
If you happened to be watching the Larry King show last night. You must
have heard the lady from Grafton North Dakota ask a question about a
"smoking gun". I was reading the Grafton National Bank ad at the time
and missed most of it. I think she was wondering why the whole world is
running around with their boxers in a bunch just because James Frey
wrote a book that was absolutely fact. Maybe they should simply make
Frey a Senator from Disneyland. They could flip a coin to decide whether
he'd be a Republican or a Democrat. The confirmation hearing shouldn't
take very long. He can already cheat, lie, and "cook the books" with the
best of them.
Of course, if he should get stuck up in the chappaquitic country. He
may need training on getting out of a sinking vehicle and hiding lacy
undies. Oops, that might have been a bit "over the top" if you know what
I mean.
==================================
Tomorrow, somewhere in the state made famous by a chunck of cheese.
Doctor J. R. (James) Gaustad will celebrate the anniversary of his
birth. Doc Gaustad started his "practice" (eventually he did get pretty
good at it) in an office over the Zelda Theater. Rumor has it he watched
a lot of movies back then as well. In 1952 Doc seen the opportunity
(pardon the pun) in 1952, to move his office to the Kutz building.
Anyway, Dr. Gaustad has been enjoying retirement for the past several
years spending time surfing the internet for valuable information he is
more than happy to share with the afternoon coffee group.
I have always admired Doc's interest and concern for the community he
resides in, and, for the past few years I have admired his aggressive
approach to modern technology & electronics. (computers)
Dr. Gaustad, who to a great extent due to Sally's fabulous cooking and
Motherly guidance, will enjoy the first day of his 80th year, tomorrow
Sat., January 28.
Happy Birthday Dr. Gaustad, from Patty and Gary and the entire Moe gene
pool.
P.S.
We shook dice while you were gone Doc, and you ended up buying
coffee,...and cookies,....and cake,....and two pieces of pie for a
couple we've never met before.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best. when the folks that read it, right it. Or so it
seems to me.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
January 26, 2006 - Thursday
---------------------
Today’s Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by DEZEH'S Gift Shop. Located in Ted Hoffman's Zelda Theater building.
---------------------
The current temperature is 23 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 25/4
Normal H/L temp for this date is 16/-4
The forecast for tomorrow is upper 30's to the lower 40 degree's.
That's darn near warm enough for the snowbirds to start leaving their
southern nests.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
At one point in yesterdays Gazette I said, "There is no shame in
needing help. The real shame is not helping those in need." I said it,
because I truely believe it. Now for the hard part. I also mentioned in
yesterdays Gazette that a load of building material came to town from
the "save big money at Menards" store. I find that interesting.
For me it poses the question. Who is saving big money, and for whom,...and, who will lose their job and ultimately their home because of it?
Maybe this would be a good point to interject the fact that often,..
almost always, I find myself driving all the way uptown to get various
items of the hardware variety simply because I believe "our" locally
owned hardware store "needs" every nickels worth of business he can get. (and I should add, he deserves it) (I might also add that our house is
less that a block away from a large discount department store)
Yesterday afternoon, and I won't use names, it's the idea that's
important, I noticed another Menards truck in town saving "someone" BIG money. The irony? This time it appeared to be delivering it's load of
"stuff" to a business that is in the business of handling local rental
properties of various descriptions for use by local people. The tenants
of which, I suspect, for the most part, are hoping to make enough money
to pay the rent working in the very community that is spending their
money "saving big money" 40 miles away.
Where is the logic?
As stated before, "It is not a shame to need help" So, I am asking for
someone to help me understand the logic. Oh I know, everyone does "some" shopping out of town, certainly I do.
However, I've also stated that there is really nothing in "our" humble little community that can't be purchase "somewhere" cheaper, in many cases much cheaper. That being the case. Why would, or should anyone waste their hard earned money by spending it in "our" home town? When all they have to do is drive a few miles more, and "save big money".
Because,..I think as I said the other day. IT ISN'T YOUR TOWN -- IT'S YOU.
Or so it seems to me.
Sorry, this one got a bit longer than I would have planned,..if I had
planned it.
==================================
To know what is right, and then not do it. Is the worst form of
cowardice.
==================================
The mention that Mildred and Bennie Molde was adding another diaper dumper gave Susan Conway cause to send the following note.
>>> Hi Gary,
What a nice surprise to see Marcia's note to you and them see the 1948 November Molde birth, that was me. -- Looking forward to the class of 1966 reunion this summer. Can't believe it has been 40
years…enjoying reading The Gazette Thanks Gary, Susan <<<
Thank for caring and sharing Susan. I think you will find your humble little community much different when you arrive for this summers celebration.
---------------------
All it took yesterday was the mention that Ted LaMont had surgery and was reopening his barber shop for Sharon to decide to write.
>>> Hi Gary...
I see my Grandpa Ted had surgery back in 1948 as told in your last
Gazette!!...now just to try to figure out what the heck was wrong with
the ol' Barber...I'll have to do some family research and see why
exactly he had surgery!!...he really loved that Barber Shop in
Grafton and would tell my Dad (Gordy LaMont) and Dad's siblings
how he (Ted) would cut hair for trade...chicken, eggs, beef,
clothes...you name it!!...people stuck together back in the Depression
and it didn't matter what kind of trade it was, as long as people were
surviving was ALL that mattered to the folks!!
My mother still tells the tale (with a tear in her eye) on how her father (Charles Greskowiak, Minto) did not have any money to buy Christmas presents one year...so the family just all sat around together in the old, small, rickety farm house they called 'home', singing carols gathered
together in love around a custom decorated, winter weathered tree branch they called their christmas tree...Mother said all her father could do was sob with a painfully broken heart for not having anything for
his children for Christmas, but was also very blessed knowing he had
such a wonderful family around him celebrating that special night....
funny how that story came out...was only going to comment on my
Grandpa Ted...ha ha...thanks for all the great Gazettes...we (your
Gazette Family) really appreciate them!!...Sharon LaMont :) <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Sharon. Also, thank you for sharing memories of a special part of your world with "us".
----------------------
I am pleased to welcome another new Gazette family member. The
following note will go in the subscription file. (that's the drawer on
the right side of my desk.)
>>> Hi Gary, a friend has been forwarding your fun newsletter to me
frequently, and I think it is time that I subscribe. I have enjoyed
reading about Louis Stamus who used to go duck hunting with my dad, Hans Torkelson. Suzanne Burns' memories of the Nelson Drug were great.
Not long ago I was thinking of Marie and I couldn't come up with her
name. Where did she ever come from? I can't recall Mrs. Rudnik. I only remember Josephine Rudnik in the Fabric Department at Reylecks who rarely smiled. Earl's Five Cent Shoe Sale was such fun but not as much fun as the Reylecks Sale. I still miss Reylecks when I visit Grafton.
Please let me know if there is a subscription charge, Gary.
Eileen Claseman Baardson, Tucson, AZ <<<
Thank you so much for allowing my "babble" in your world. With higher fuel costs, the increase in electrical fees, computer
maintenance cost escalating in double digit figures, not to mention
higher labor, and insurance rates. We (the Gazette staff) feel "our"
rates must keep pace with the changing times.
To that end we have decided to set this years subscription rates at a
level at least equivalent to the value of the Gazette.
Currently, that would be nothing - zero.
We are willing to break that down into three easy payments of nope, none, nothing. And, if you will promise to tell a friend, we'll through in an extra misspelled word or two.
============
This part is serious, we all owe our service men and women a
significant debt of gratitude. Without them "our" streets would most
certainly be full of sheetheaded tyrants, with hoods covering their
face, sporting granade launchers and forcing women to do things even
dogs don't do.
Hence, I am pleased to pass on the following message from retired Navy cousin Dean Sevigny. I believe it is fairly self explanatory.
>>> Gary
I was reading an article in the latest Navy Times last night and
I came across an article that I know may be of interest to many of your
readers that have either had or now have relatives, family, fathers
etc.. in the US Navy. This article explains that the Navy Memorial
which is located in the Nations Capitol is interested in getting as many
sailors both past and present logged into their data base for all
eternity. The Navy Memorial in DC is a terrific site to behold and
visit while in the nations capitol.
This is simple and would offer closure to families of those that have served and have went on to a better place and it would also offer a chance to those now serving to have their records entered into a great memorial for all to see. This offer used to cost $50.00 to those wishing to enter their information but is now free until this summer. Thanks for letting me bend you ear. I knew that if I got the information to you it would stand a chance of getting out to the public. Thanks again.
NAVY TIMES ARTICLE 1/24/2006
Navy Memorial wants service records — no charge.
Your Navy career can now be preserved for all time — for free.
The U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., is asking
active-duty, Reserve, former or retired members of the Navy, Marine
Corps and Coast Guard to put their records of service online for all to
see.
"This is the core of what we are about at the Navy Memorial," said Rear Adm. Rick Buchanan, a retired submariner who heads the Navy Memorial Foundation. "Our mission is to honor those who have served or who are serving today."
Buchanan said the offer is good until July 2006 and saves people the
usual cost of $50 the organization normally charges to enshrine a
person's record and photograph in the system.
The Web-based registry includes records of service from more than
340,000 past and present service members. It can be searched at
www.lonesailor.org/ log_intro.php.
An individual's entry in the log usually contains the person's name and
rate or rank, as well as listing the names and dates for all his duty
stations.
Sailors can enter their own service in the log and are encouraged to
enter relatives as well, Buchanan said.
In addition, people also can write their own sea stories and have them
linked to their log entries.
"That's what most sailors do when they get together with their
shipmates, they tell sea stories," Buchanan said. "We want to capture
those shared experiences and preserve them for posterity."
— Mark D. Faram <<<
Thanks again Dean, I'm sure some of "our" family members will find the information interesting and take advantage of the offer.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
P.S. As always I invite, and encourage anothers point of view. Whether
expressed to me confidentially, to share with the group, and with or
without your signature.
"It's the actual exchange of information that keeps us informed. Not
simply the thought of it." Gary
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Today’s Gazette is being brought to you, in part, by DEZEH'S Gift Shop. Located in Ted Hoffman's Zelda Theater building.
---------------------
The current temperature is 23 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 25/4
Normal H/L temp for this date is 16/-4
The forecast for tomorrow is upper 30's to the lower 40 degree's.
That's darn near warm enough for the snowbirds to start leaving their
southern nests.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
At one point in yesterdays Gazette I said, "There is no shame in
needing help. The real shame is not helping those in need." I said it,
because I truely believe it. Now for the hard part. I also mentioned in
yesterdays Gazette that a load of building material came to town from
the "save big money at Menards" store. I find that interesting.
For me it poses the question. Who is saving big money, and for whom,...and, who will lose their job and ultimately their home because of it?
Maybe this would be a good point to interject the fact that often,..
almost always, I find myself driving all the way uptown to get various
items of the hardware variety simply because I believe "our" locally
owned hardware store "needs" every nickels worth of business he can get. (and I should add, he deserves it) (I might also add that our house is
less that a block away from a large discount department store)
Yesterday afternoon, and I won't use names, it's the idea that's
important, I noticed another Menards truck in town saving "someone" BIG money. The irony? This time it appeared to be delivering it's load of
"stuff" to a business that is in the business of handling local rental
properties of various descriptions for use by local people. The tenants
of which, I suspect, for the most part, are hoping to make enough money
to pay the rent working in the very community that is spending their
money "saving big money" 40 miles away.
Where is the logic?
As stated before, "It is not a shame to need help" So, I am asking for
someone to help me understand the logic. Oh I know, everyone does "some" shopping out of town, certainly I do.
However, I've also stated that there is really nothing in "our" humble little community that can't be purchase "somewhere" cheaper, in many cases much cheaper. That being the case. Why would, or should anyone waste their hard earned money by spending it in "our" home town? When all they have to do is drive a few miles more, and "save big money".
Because,..I think as I said the other day. IT ISN'T YOUR TOWN -- IT'S YOU.
Or so it seems to me.
Sorry, this one got a bit longer than I would have planned,..if I had
planned it.
==================================
To know what is right, and then not do it. Is the worst form of
cowardice.
==================================
The mention that Mildred and Bennie Molde was adding another diaper dumper gave Susan Conway cause to send the following note.
>>> Hi Gary,
What a nice surprise to see Marcia's note to you and them see the 1948 November Molde birth, that was me. -- Looking forward to the class of 1966 reunion this summer. Can't believe it has been 40
years…enjoying reading The Gazette Thanks Gary, Susan <<<
Thank for caring and sharing Susan. I think you will find your humble little community much different when you arrive for this summers celebration.
---------------------
All it took yesterday was the mention that Ted LaMont had surgery and was reopening his barber shop for Sharon to decide to write.
>>> Hi Gary...
I see my Grandpa Ted had surgery back in 1948 as told in your last
Gazette!!...now just to try to figure out what the heck was wrong with
the ol' Barber...I'll have to do some family research and see why
exactly he had surgery!!...he really loved that Barber Shop in
Grafton and would tell my Dad (Gordy LaMont) and Dad's siblings
how he (Ted) would cut hair for trade...chicken, eggs, beef,
clothes...you name it!!...people stuck together back in the Depression
and it didn't matter what kind of trade it was, as long as people were
surviving was ALL that mattered to the folks!!
My mother still tells the tale (with a tear in her eye) on how her father (Charles Greskowiak, Minto) did not have any money to buy Christmas presents one year...so the family just all sat around together in the old, small, rickety farm house they called 'home', singing carols gathered
together in love around a custom decorated, winter weathered tree branch they called their christmas tree...Mother said all her father could do was sob with a painfully broken heart for not having anything for
his children for Christmas, but was also very blessed knowing he had
such a wonderful family around him celebrating that special night....
funny how that story came out...was only going to comment on my
Grandpa Ted...ha ha...thanks for all the great Gazettes...we (your
Gazette Family) really appreciate them!!...Sharon LaMont :) <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Sharon. Also, thank you for sharing memories of a special part of your world with "us".
----------------------
I am pleased to welcome another new Gazette family member. The
following note will go in the subscription file. (that's the drawer on
the right side of my desk.)
>>> Hi Gary, a friend has been forwarding your fun newsletter to me
frequently, and I think it is time that I subscribe. I have enjoyed
reading about Louis Stamus who used to go duck hunting with my dad, Hans Torkelson. Suzanne Burns' memories of the Nelson Drug were great.
Not long ago I was thinking of Marie and I couldn't come up with her
name. Where did she ever come from? I can't recall Mrs. Rudnik. I only remember Josephine Rudnik in the Fabric Department at Reylecks who rarely smiled. Earl's Five Cent Shoe Sale was such fun but not as much fun as the Reylecks Sale. I still miss Reylecks when I visit Grafton.
Please let me know if there is a subscription charge, Gary.
Eileen Claseman Baardson, Tucson, AZ <<<
Thank you so much for allowing my "babble" in your world. With higher fuel costs, the increase in electrical fees, computer
maintenance cost escalating in double digit figures, not to mention
higher labor, and insurance rates. We (the Gazette staff) feel "our"
rates must keep pace with the changing times.
To that end we have decided to set this years subscription rates at a
level at least equivalent to the value of the Gazette.
Currently, that would be nothing - zero.
We are willing to break that down into three easy payments of nope, none, nothing. And, if you will promise to tell a friend, we'll through in an extra misspelled word or two.
============
This part is serious, we all owe our service men and women a
significant debt of gratitude. Without them "our" streets would most
certainly be full of sheetheaded tyrants, with hoods covering their
face, sporting granade launchers and forcing women to do things even
dogs don't do.
Hence, I am pleased to pass on the following message from retired Navy cousin Dean Sevigny. I believe it is fairly self explanatory.
>>> Gary
I was reading an article in the latest Navy Times last night and
I came across an article that I know may be of interest to many of your
readers that have either had or now have relatives, family, fathers
etc.. in the US Navy. This article explains that the Navy Memorial
which is located in the Nations Capitol is interested in getting as many
sailors both past and present logged into their data base for all
eternity. The Navy Memorial in DC is a terrific site to behold and
visit while in the nations capitol.
This is simple and would offer closure to families of those that have served and have went on to a better place and it would also offer a chance to those now serving to have their records entered into a great memorial for all to see. This offer used to cost $50.00 to those wishing to enter their information but is now free until this summer. Thanks for letting me bend you ear. I knew that if I got the information to you it would stand a chance of getting out to the public. Thanks again.
NAVY TIMES ARTICLE 1/24/2006
Navy Memorial wants service records — no charge.
Your Navy career can now be preserved for all time — for free.
The U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., is asking
active-duty, Reserve, former or retired members of the Navy, Marine
Corps and Coast Guard to put their records of service online for all to
see.
"This is the core of what we are about at the Navy Memorial," said Rear Adm. Rick Buchanan, a retired submariner who heads the Navy Memorial Foundation. "Our mission is to honor those who have served or who are serving today."
Buchanan said the offer is good until July 2006 and saves people the
usual cost of $50 the organization normally charges to enshrine a
person's record and photograph in the system.
The Web-based registry includes records of service from more than
340,000 past and present service members. It can be searched at
www.lonesailor.org/ log_intro.php.
An individual's entry in the log usually contains the person's name and
rate or rank, as well as listing the names and dates for all his duty
stations.
Sailors can enter their own service in the log and are encouraged to
enter relatives as well, Buchanan said.
In addition, people also can write their own sea stories and have them
linked to their log entries.
"That's what most sailors do when they get together with their
shipmates, they tell sea stories," Buchanan said. "We want to capture
those shared experiences and preserve them for posterity."
— Mark D. Faram <<<
Thanks again Dean, I'm sure some of "our" family members will find the information interesting and take advantage of the offer.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks that read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
P.S. As always I invite, and encourage anothers point of view. Whether
expressed to me confidentially, to share with the group, and with or
without your signature.
"It's the actual exchange of information that keeps us informed. Not
simply the thought of it." Gary
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
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