10/11/06 WEDNESDAY 2:10 am
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Todays Gazette is brought to you, in part, by pretty little Jillian
Louise Demester.
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The current temperature is 29 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 56/27
Normal H/L temp for this date is 59/35
Light drizzle and rain started in the area Tuesday afternoon. While
moisture isn't really a welcome event right in the middle of sugarbeet
harvest. It may well help some accept the fact that 10 percent of the
crop may have to be left in the ground anyway. Then of course, I expect
there will be some, that will never accept that fact.
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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 folks at Graftons Choice Financial will be working under their
recently renovated cupola. It also looks like the Choice folks are in
the process of repairing the roof over their roots.
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Speaking of choice. If anyone is looking for a choice business location
in Grafton. I'm guessing if you talk to Harry Iverson or Wally Johnson,
they would be happy to fix you up with one,... or two.
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Has anyone else noticed how busy the parking lot behind Grafton's True
Value Hardware is? One would think there's a Reylecks Clothing Store
Sale going on.
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As I promised yesterday, Leah would like to share the following
tribute. She wrote; >>> Hi Gary..
Thank you for the great job you do writing the gazette. It has
been two years since I started receiving it, and I am thankful that you
are so willing to share your thoughts and stories. You became my
inspiration to share this note in memory of my dad, Leslie (Bob)
Hart. On Wed., October 11th, it will already be two years since dad
passed away....although, it still only seems
like yesterday. He left me with a lot of great memories and I
would like to share a couple of them with you and your readers. As
you know, dad owned and operated Hart Machine and Mfg. He loved the
work he did....I saw dad as always willing to help a farmer in any way
possible, either by repair work or trying to figure out what he could
build to make their job a little easier. Sugarbeet harvest especially
reminds me of his. Dad always like to go out to the beet piling
sights and watch "his boxes" being unloaded. I am thankful now that
as a teenager, I took the time to go and sit out at the piler with
him. As we sat in his pickup, he would time how long it would take
"his boxes" to unload and watch to see that they were unloading
correctly. I will always remember seeing the pride on his face
and how proud he was of the "Hart truck boxes". We (our family) is
very proud of our husband/dad/grandpa and the great accomplishments he
gave to the agricultural industry.
Another thing that dad like to "accomplish" every morning was to get
to Granny's Restaurant to be able to have coffee with the "guys" and see
who was the lucky one getting stuck to pay! I know this was a
highlight of starting his day! I will never forget one morning
(within the year before he passed away), as I sat at my desk at the Farm
Bureau/Nodak Mutual Ins office (it would face Granny's), I looked out at
the parking lot and saw dad's suburban there, still running and the
driver's side door was left wide open...and it stayed that way until he
left coffee that morning to leave for the shop. That morning, he had
to have been in such a hurry to get in for coffee that he forgot to shut
his door!! So, we know he really enjoyed his morning coffee with his
buddies! Even now, two years later, if I happen to be driving by
Granny's in the morning, my eyes automatically look towards the parking
lot in hopes to see his vehicle.
In closing, a few days ago I came across this poem which I would like
to share in memory of our husband/dad/grandpa: THE BROKEN
CHAIN: We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your
name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It
broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went
with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide; and although we can not see you, you are
always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the
same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again....We
love and miss you dad....
Gary, please feel free to "publish" whatever of this article you feel
would be appropriate in your newsletter. Again, THANK YOU for giving
me the courage to write this (wet eyes and all)!!
Leah (Hart) Kingsbury <<< Thank you so much for caring and sharing Leah.
You can also rest assured Leah, a great many of us miss him too.
"If Bob could make it happen, then that's what he would do. On the
other hand if he thought it couldn't, he would never lie to you." GLM
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Speaking of "wet eyes". Our daughter Wendy wants to share the
following.
>>> WOW, as I try to read todays gazette through my tears I can only
say.....THANK YOU TO GOD for making us take a moment to realize how
quickly those girls could have been taken from our lives and he chose
not to. He did however, chose to give Jillian some challenges that she
has shown she can and will master. My memory floods with the sounds of
the sirens that day and for whatever reason I began calling all my
daughters to check on their welfare. Nici had left the house to go with
Krystal and decided to get out of the car shortly after and was washing
the car at her boyfriends (I am so grateful for her boyfriend). I was
very relieved but still had a bad feeling even when I knew my children
were all safe. As you know dad living in a small town, we are all
FAMILY. Then, as I was getting into my van to head to the store, my
phone rang and on the other end of the line was my brother. He was calm
yet different, and he simply said, "Wendy I need you to do me a favor,
Yvette and I are in Grand Forks and Krystal was in the accident with
Jill, I need you to meet the ambulance at the hospital and do whatever
you can." I did what I normally would do when I'm scared and hollered
for Tom, who "literally" had just taken his shoes off and was attempting
to eat his supper. Knowing something was really wrong, Tom and I ran out
of the house, Tom still DIRTY, with his shoes in hand. As we drove to
the hospital I was filling him in. When we approached the hospital and I
learned more of what had happened and what was going to happen I called
my other brother Brad, who in turn called more family and the family
caravan to Grand Forks Altru was on... Ultimately, I was grateful for
the injuries they had, all things considered. Considering, we knew what
could have easily been. We can only pray for what will be. I learned
through all of it, we never really do it alone when we have family. I
was, and am, VERY glad for mine. So each time I hear or see those girls
I can't help but think how REALLY special they all must be and how truly
lucky we are.......... ok I'll quit now. <<< Thanks a million for caring
and sharing your thoughts Wendy. And, thank you for being there. Gosh I
hope everyone will remember Jillians Benefit October 29.
Supplemental Funds Provided By Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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This weeks lucky Firefighters winners:
10/09 Lutheran Sunset Home by Ron LaMont $20
10/10 Shawn Kliniske $20
10/11 Connie L Johnson $20
10/12 Chris McCrossan $20
10/13 Maureen Gerszewski $20
10/14 Matt Anderson $20
10/15 Taylan Sangrait $20
Congratulations all. I should note that I believe this is the second
time the Sunset Home has won, courtesy of Ron LaMont.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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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, October 11, 2006
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
October 10, 2006 - Tuesday
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Todays Gazette is being brought to you by Rinde Motor Co. and Rinde's
Safety Tested Used Cars.
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The current temperature is 56 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 58/27
Normal H/L temp for this date is 60/36
We can expect just enough snow this week to remind "our" snowbirds it's
time to pack up and head south.
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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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We would like to thank all those that sent cards, letters and
congratulatory e-mails on our 46 wedding anniversary.
We spent a reasonably quiet weekend in the motorhome. We even spent a
short time in the Early American Monetary Distribution Center on the
shores of Devils Lake. I was fortunate to get out of there with my
shirt. Pat on the other hand, carried out enough to build a small canoe.
It's no secret that I've learned much the past few years about
appreciating our world and the folks that inhabit it. There are numerous
reasons I end each and every Gazette with "Write if you can, call if you
can't, and, tell your loved ones they are, before it's too late".
Over the years, several events in our family have given rise to the
importance of that quote. This weekend, once again brings home, to me at
least, the value of "caring and sharing" with those we love and
appreciate in our lives.
Sadly, we mourn the passing of Mildred (Mrs. Bennie) Molde. Former
Grafton High School Superintendent Julian Bjornson and Agnes (Aggie)
Scharwark.
"Tell your loved ones they are, before it's too late." The following
note gives credence to that quote. >>> Happy Anniversary to you and Pat.
What a wonderful testimonial you gave to her in the Gazette. Thank you
for putting your feelings into words for us all to appreciate. Kathee
<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Kathee.
"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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This weekend I also learned of a "BENEFIT" to be held for Jillian
Demester. Jill is a magically beautiful young girl who is presently
suffering from the trauma and effects of a very serious automobile
accident this past June 28. Jill and our grand daughter Krystal were
passengers in a vehicle that went out of control rolling over several
times and Jullian was thrown out of the car. Fortunately, the driver
sustained relatively minor injuries, and, fortunately too, Krystal, who
was wearing a seat belt, received only minor injuries as well.
Jillian on the other hand, received significant serious injuries and
needed to be flown to a special trauma center in Minneapolis. After 9
weeks and several surgeries Jillian was allowed to return home for
awhile and has started attending some classes for her junior year of
high school. It is apparent that several additional surgeries and an
extended period of convalescent time will be required before Jill can
expect a reasonable resemblance of normality once again.
"Tell your loved ones they are."
Jillian is the daughter of our nephew David and Val Demester and she
is also a niece of my brother Andrew (A.K.) and Jacqui. I should add
that A.K. & Jacqui are also spearheading the benefit plans for Jillian.
Already some extremely wonderful things have started taking shape in
Jills behalf. For instance, several local businesses have already
offered their help and support. Joey Watkins (Goober) has volunteered to
provide his Special Turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and, as so
many times in the past, Susie, from MarketPlace on 8, has offered her
wonderful facilities for the event. The benefit for Jillian Demester
will be held on Sunday - October 29th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
I must also mention that the Grafton Lutheran Church had originally
planned on having their annual fall (Harvest) dinner on that same day.
They have, most graciously, agreed to forego their festivities on that
day and will encourage everyone to attend Jill's benefit instead. Is
that fantastic, or what? Great things do happen in little towns.
The need is great, and the time is short. Rest assured you will hear
more on this very important event as time goes by.
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I also include the "Gotta go work on my Dash" quote at the bottom of
every Gazette. By now, I expect, everyone knows it's inference.
Tomorrow will be the second anniversary of Leslie (Bob) Harts passing.
Although it's true I didn't know Bob as well as some. I did know him
well enough to know his dash was as long as any. Tomorrows Gazette will
include a "tribute" to Bob.
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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 by Rinde Motor Co. and Rinde's
Safety Tested Used Cars.
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The current temperature is 56 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 58/27
Normal H/L temp for this date is 60/36
We can expect just enough snow this week to remind "our" snowbirds it's
time to pack up and head south.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
We would like to thank all those that sent cards, letters and
congratulatory e-mails on our 46 wedding anniversary.
We spent a reasonably quiet weekend in the motorhome. We even spent a
short time in the Early American Monetary Distribution Center on the
shores of Devils Lake. I was fortunate to get out of there with my
shirt. Pat on the other hand, carried out enough to build a small canoe.
It's no secret that I've learned much the past few years about
appreciating our world and the folks that inhabit it. There are numerous
reasons I end each and every Gazette with "Write if you can, call if you
can't, and, tell your loved ones they are, before it's too late".
Over the years, several events in our family have given rise to the
importance of that quote. This weekend, once again brings home, to me at
least, the value of "caring and sharing" with those we love and
appreciate in our lives.
Sadly, we mourn the passing of Mildred (Mrs. Bennie) Molde. Former
Grafton High School Superintendent Julian Bjornson and Agnes (Aggie)
Scharwark.
"Tell your loved ones they are, before it's too late." The following
note gives credence to that quote. >>> Happy Anniversary to you and Pat.
What a wonderful testimonial you gave to her in the Gazette. Thank you
for putting your feelings into words for us all to appreciate. Kathee
<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Kathee.
"Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are, before it's too late."
+++++++++
This weekend I also learned of a "BENEFIT" to be held for Jillian
Demester. Jill is a magically beautiful young girl who is presently
suffering from the trauma and effects of a very serious automobile
accident this past June 28. Jill and our grand daughter Krystal were
passengers in a vehicle that went out of control rolling over several
times and Jullian was thrown out of the car. Fortunately, the driver
sustained relatively minor injuries, and, fortunately too, Krystal, who
was wearing a seat belt, received only minor injuries as well.
Jillian on the other hand, received significant serious injuries and
needed to be flown to a special trauma center in Minneapolis. After 9
weeks and several surgeries Jillian was allowed to return home for
awhile and has started attending some classes for her junior year of
high school. It is apparent that several additional surgeries and an
extended period of convalescent time will be required before Jill can
expect a reasonable resemblance of normality once again.
"Tell your loved ones they are."
Jillian is the daughter of our nephew David and Val Demester and she
is also a niece of my brother Andrew (A.K.) and Jacqui. I should add
that A.K. & Jacqui are also spearheading the benefit plans for Jillian.
Already some extremely wonderful things have started taking shape in
Jills behalf. For instance, several local businesses have already
offered their help and support. Joey Watkins (Goober) has volunteered to
provide his Special Turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and, as so
many times in the past, Susie, from MarketPlace on 8, has offered her
wonderful facilities for the event. The benefit for Jillian Demester
will be held on Sunday - October 29th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
I must also mention that the Grafton Lutheran Church had originally
planned on having their annual fall (Harvest) dinner on that same day.
They have, most graciously, agreed to forego their festivities on that
day and will encourage everyone to attend Jill's benefit instead. Is
that fantastic, or what? Great things do happen in little towns.
The need is great, and the time is short. Rest assured you will hear
more on this very important event as time goes by.
--------------------
I also include the "Gotta go work on my Dash" quote at the bottom of
every Gazette. By now, I expect, everyone knows it's inference.
Tomorrow will be the second anniversary of Leslie (Bob) Harts passing.
Although it's true I didn't know Bob as well as some. I did know him
well enough to know his dash was as long as any. Tomorrows Gazette will
include a "tribute" to Bob.
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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.
Friday, October 06, 2006
October 6, 2006 - Friday
Really Early Edition
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~HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIFFANY MOE~
Today is the day our first born grandchild celebrates the anniversary
of her birth.
Kelly, our first born child, and David were as happy to have their
first born child, as Pat and I were to become grandparents.
We love you very much Tiffany Marie, and wish you the very best.
Gramma Patti and Papa Gary
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The current temperature is 48 degrees.
Once again Thursday afternoon sugarbeet harvest had to be put on hold
due to warm root temperatures. For those of you that know American
Crystal Harvest Maintenance Supervisors or Agriculturists. It might be
interesting for you to take a hard look at them now, and then again at
the end of harvest. You might be surprised to see how much they have
actually aged in that time.
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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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Just the other day I was wondering what was going to happen to the M &
R Trailer Court on the east edge of town. It would be a super place to
establish "starter residence" I thought, for young folks to move into
Grafton and live in.
Now rumor has it, Richard and Marlys Anderson has sold the court to a
group from the big city to the south. At this point, I can only wonder
what the new owners plans are for that facility. I guess time, and maybe
City Hall, will tell.
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"The very best intentions, are not always the best solutions." GLM
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I was extremely pleased yesterday to be able, once again, to fill the
propane tanks of our motor home right here in Grafton. I would like to
thank Schumacher & Sons for making the effort to supply one of "our"
motor homes basic needs. (propane)
I would guess it's doubtful Schumachers will ever make any substantial
profits in their new propane venture. Rather I believe they have done it
as another service their operation provides to "our" community and the
folks that visit us. Home town USA, we can use it, or lose it. Or so
it seems to me.
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~This SATURDAY is a very special day.~
It was 46 years ago tomorrow (Saturday Oct. 7) that Pat stood up in
front of God and everyone and agreed to "tolerate" my short comings for
the rest of "our Lives".
Gosh I'm glad she's a woman of her word. As I remember the
promise. It was to love, honor, and obey, - that one probably wasn't
also easy, but it too was in there, - in sickness and in health, for
richer for poorer til death do us part.
ANYWAY,... if it was eight total. So far, Pat has been through seven
with me and aced them all. I love my wife, very much. It makes me feel
good, when I can "tell the whole world" I do. We have been through
thick and thin together. (I continue getting thicker) We've had a pail
full of tough times and a train load of good times. We have brought four
fabulously wonderful children into this world. They in turn have given
us four additional terrific children by way of marriage.
We have been given, and allowed, the responsibility of spoiling 13
phenomenal grandchildren, and 1 marvelous great granddaughter. And, I
should add, a gaggle of nieces and nephews to fill in the gaps as
well. I have reached a level in our family tree, that may be higher
than I have any right to be.
To share our lives the way we do, is proof my sweetheart loves me too.
Our family tree, with all it's branches, and all the leaves you see, are
signs of love and affection, that was started by Pat,... and me. Gosh I
am pleased and happy, Pat fell in love with me.
It's hard to think, and sometimes say, the things I really feel.
So let this short note tell you Pat, my love for you is real. Happy
Anniversary Pat, my sweetheart, lover and my friend.
With all my love, Gary
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"It is the responcibility of those who's destiny relies on people. To
make certain the people they rely on, share the same destiny." 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.
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~HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIFFANY MOE~
Today is the day our first born grandchild celebrates the anniversary
of her birth.
Kelly, our first born child, and David were as happy to have their
first born child, as Pat and I were to become grandparents.
We love you very much Tiffany Marie, and wish you the very best.
Gramma Patti and Papa Gary
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The current temperature is 48 degrees.
Once again Thursday afternoon sugarbeet harvest had to be put on hold
due to warm root temperatures. For those of you that know American
Crystal Harvest Maintenance Supervisors or Agriculturists. It might be
interesting for you to take a hard look at them now, and then again at
the end of harvest. You might be surprised to see how much they have
actually aged in that time.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
Just the other day I was wondering what was going to happen to the M &
R Trailer Court on the east edge of town. It would be a super place to
establish "starter residence" I thought, for young folks to move into
Grafton and live in.
Now rumor has it, Richard and Marlys Anderson has sold the court to a
group from the big city to the south. At this point, I can only wonder
what the new owners plans are for that facility. I guess time, and maybe
City Hall, will tell.
-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~
"The very best intentions, are not always the best solutions." GLM
-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~
I was extremely pleased yesterday to be able, once again, to fill the
propane tanks of our motor home right here in Grafton. I would like to
thank Schumacher & Sons for making the effort to supply one of "our"
motor homes basic needs. (propane)
I would guess it's doubtful Schumachers will ever make any substantial
profits in their new propane venture. Rather I believe they have done it
as another service their operation provides to "our" community and the
folks that visit us. Home town USA, we can use it, or lose it. Or so
it seems to me.
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~This SATURDAY is a very special day.~
It was 46 years ago tomorrow (Saturday Oct. 7) that Pat stood up in
front of God and everyone and agreed to "tolerate" my short comings for
the rest of "our Lives".
Gosh I'm glad she's a woman of her word. As I remember the
promise. It was to love, honor, and obey, - that one probably wasn't
also easy, but it too was in there, - in sickness and in health, for
richer for poorer til death do us part.
ANYWAY,... if it was eight total. So far, Pat has been through seven
with me and aced them all. I love my wife, very much. It makes me feel
good, when I can "tell the whole world" I do. We have been through
thick and thin together. (I continue getting thicker) We've had a pail
full of tough times and a train load of good times. We have brought four
fabulously wonderful children into this world. They in turn have given
us four additional terrific children by way of marriage.
We have been given, and allowed, the responsibility of spoiling 13
phenomenal grandchildren, and 1 marvelous great granddaughter. And, I
should add, a gaggle of nieces and nephews to fill in the gaps as
well. I have reached a level in our family tree, that may be higher
than I have any right to be.
To share our lives the way we do, is proof my sweetheart loves me too.
Our family tree, with all it's branches, and all the leaves you see, are
signs of love and affection, that was started by Pat,... and me. Gosh I
am pleased and happy, Pat fell in love with me.
It's hard to think, and sometimes say, the things I really feel.
So let this short note tell you Pat, my love for you is real. Happy
Anniversary Pat, my sweetheart, lover and my friend.
With all my love, Gary
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
"It is the responcibility of those who's destiny relies on people. To
make certain the people they rely on, share the same destiny." 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.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
October 5, 2006 - Thursday
Todays Gazette is brought to you by the 2006 St. John the Evangelist
Church annual fall dinner.
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The current temperature is 37 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 60/32
Normal H/L temp for this date is 62/38
Sugarbeet growers are hoping for more realistic fall weather for the
rest of the week.
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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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Although I didn't specifically say that I was surprised at the decision
the county commissioners made regarding the speed bumps in Voss in
yesterdays Gazette. Or, that it "appears" as though the commissioners
obvious paucity of concern for safety seems evident. I wish I had.
Obviously, in light of the following note, I am not the only one
concerned.
Keith wrote; >>> Dear Gary;
Your thoughts on the Voss speed bump were quite timely. I was driving
beet truck last night through Voss when all of sudden the road was
covered with about a foot of freshly dumped sugarbeets. There was a car
stopped in the middle of the mess, and I am sure they didn't know what
to do. These bumps make the back end of the trucks jump, and, causes the
endgates to pop open. It also seems to do the same for gravel trucks, as
there was a nice pile of gravel, on the east speed bump, that had
dropped earlier in the day. This is not the first, nor will it be the
last time this will happen. I realize that there has been a speed
problem since the tracks were removed in Voss. However, I would think
that the county could use the revenue generated by some justly deserved
speeding tickets, rather than having county employees out picking up
beets in the middle of the night. These speed bumps have to go! I have
seen county vehicles, school busses, Voss residents, and just about
every truck and car that goes through the bumps, drive halfway down the
ditch to avoid them. Last night three people had to risk their life to
stand out on a dark road and scrape and kick beets off of the road. I
would hope that our county commissioners would reconsider their decision
on this matter! Thanks for letting me vent. Keith Bjorneby
<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Keith. We should all hope,
for the safety of everyone involved, that Walsh County Commissioners
reconsider their decision on such an important issue ASAP.
"Sometimes the very best intentions, are not the best solutions."
Or so it seems to me.
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We have already received an answer to the status of former mayor Fred
Starks apartment complex behind the Pizza Hut.
Tami Egeland wrote: >>> Hi Gary! As of July 1, I took over managing the
Grafton Living Center, which is now owned by a Mr. Bill Clanton (no, not
Clinton) out of Colorado.
MetroPlains Management out of St. Paul is the company I work for, and
yes we also own/manage Hancock Place and Villa DeRemer, as well as many
other properties in the midwest.
The Grafton Living Center is in need of MUCH attention, and I'm proud to
say the new owner will be having it looking ship shape by spring! They
will remain 1 bedroom apartments, but if I get my way with the
renovation plans, there will be patio doors in each apartment so the
folks can enjoy the backyard. There will be garages built too! Wonderful
senior citizens living there right now, and they deserve the
improvements! <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Tami. I'll be
surprised if you don't get your way. And, those tenants are within easy
walking distance of "our" completely renovated Pizza Hut.
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So far no response from City Hall to the question on "recycling". Then
again, maybe there wasn't anyone at City Hall yesterday.
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I found the next note from Rod Glennen most refreshing. He wrote: >>>
Subject: Thoughts of a 5 year old
Greetings from Chandler, Az.
High for today 97 Low 71 forecast for the weekend High 89 low 63
I thought I would share something my 5 year old grandson said a
couple of weeks ago when I was watching him. We were watching tv and
Leave it to Beaver came on. My grandson looked at me and said "grandpa
Rod, there's no color". So I told him that Leave it to Beaver was filmed
when grandpa was a little boy and that they didn't have colored tv
back then. He thought for a few minutes then looked at me with
a puzzled look and said "grandpa Rod,.. was there color outside?"
Love the Gazette keep up the good work, Rod <<< Thanks a million Rod.
grandchildren are not only special for who they are, they are precious
for what they are. Besides Rod, it's still not unusual to run into folks
that only see things in black and white. Like the speed bump issue for
instance.
-------------------
I'm not sure how this next one ended up here in the fashion it did.
Then again, I guess the most important thing is, it did end up here. >>>
John Maxwell wrote; Please send Judy's reminder to everyone
From: "Judy Keeley" Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 8:59 AM
Subject: RE: SKEETERVILLE GAZETTE
Gary - Just a note to remind everyone that St. John's Dinner is this
Sunday, October 8 from 11:00 am till 4:00 pm. We promise you great food
and delicious pies. A cake walk and fish pond will be held to keep the
kids happy. Take out orders for shut-ins and your harvest crews are
available by calling 352-0499. Show your workers you appreciate all
their hard work. Judy Keeley- Co-Chair St. John's Dinner <<< Thanks a
million John and Judy. As a point of interest, I've noticed that many
area churches have renamed their "Fall Supper" events and now refer to
them as Fall Dinners. I'm not sure if that's because the hours are
actually closer to dinner then supper. Or, if we want people to feel a
bit more like the folks from south of St. Paul. Either way, ones thing
is for certain. You won't be disappointed when you attend St. Johns Fall
Harvest Feed and Festivities.
And please don't forget to thank God and "our" armed forces, for the
privilage of freedom we all can enjoy.
--------------------
Linda wrote: Hi Gary,
You have a note from Cindy about losing teenagers to car accidents. Just
wondering what community she is referring to? Didn't think I heard of
any locally, but sometimes I get out of the loop.
Thanks,
Linda <<< Thank you for caring and sharing Linda. You certainly are
right Linda. You didn't hear of any such tragedy in "our" area,...
lately. Cindy's husband Bill is a member of the Ohio Fox hunting group
that spends a week or ten days in the Grafton area every fall. They, and
the rest of their group reside in northern Ohio. (gosh I hope I'm
geographically correct)
Anyway, we certainly are looking forward to seeing the group here again
this fall. Rumor has it, since they "discovered" the food at Graftons
MarketPlace on Eighth last year. They are even looking forward to eating
out a bit more often.
-------------------
Today is the day Ruth (Demester) Pederson celebrates the anniversary
of her birth. Ruth, isn't as young as she once was, nor nearly as old as
she will be. But she's seen the light, and has earned the right, to
enjoy the world as it should be.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ruth, we love you very much. From your aunt Patti and
Uncle Gary and our entire gene pool.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
"Sometimes the very best intentions, are not the best solutions." GLM
"If I had to do it all over again. Someone would have to remind me what
I did in the first place." GLM
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Church annual fall dinner.
---------------------
The current temperature is 37 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 60/32
Normal H/L temp for this date is 62/38
Sugarbeet growers are hoping for more realistic fall weather for the
rest of the week.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
Although I didn't specifically say that I was surprised at the decision
the county commissioners made regarding the speed bumps in Voss in
yesterdays Gazette. Or, that it "appears" as though the commissioners
obvious paucity of concern for safety seems evident. I wish I had.
Obviously, in light of the following note, I am not the only one
concerned.
Keith wrote; >>> Dear Gary;
Your thoughts on the Voss speed bump were quite timely. I was driving
beet truck last night through Voss when all of sudden the road was
covered with about a foot of freshly dumped sugarbeets. There was a car
stopped in the middle of the mess, and I am sure they didn't know what
to do. These bumps make the back end of the trucks jump, and, causes the
endgates to pop open. It also seems to do the same for gravel trucks, as
there was a nice pile of gravel, on the east speed bump, that had
dropped earlier in the day. This is not the first, nor will it be the
last time this will happen. I realize that there has been a speed
problem since the tracks were removed in Voss. However, I would think
that the county could use the revenue generated by some justly deserved
speeding tickets, rather than having county employees out picking up
beets in the middle of the night. These speed bumps have to go! I have
seen county vehicles, school busses, Voss residents, and just about
every truck and car that goes through the bumps, drive halfway down the
ditch to avoid them. Last night three people had to risk their life to
stand out on a dark road and scrape and kick beets off of the road. I
would hope that our county commissioners would reconsider their decision
on this matter! Thanks for letting me vent. Keith Bjorneby
<<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Keith. We should all hope,
for the safety of everyone involved, that Walsh County Commissioners
reconsider their decision on such an important issue ASAP.
"Sometimes the very best intentions, are not the best solutions."
Or so it seems to me.
----------------------
We have already received an answer to the status of former mayor Fred
Starks apartment complex behind the Pizza Hut.
Tami Egeland wrote: >>> Hi Gary! As of July 1, I took over managing the
Grafton Living Center, which is now owned by a Mr. Bill Clanton (no, not
Clinton) out of Colorado.
MetroPlains Management out of St. Paul is the company I work for, and
yes we also own/manage Hancock Place and Villa DeRemer, as well as many
other properties in the midwest.
The Grafton Living Center is in need of MUCH attention, and I'm proud to
say the new owner will be having it looking ship shape by spring! They
will remain 1 bedroom apartments, but if I get my way with the
renovation plans, there will be patio doors in each apartment so the
folks can enjoy the backyard. There will be garages built too! Wonderful
senior citizens living there right now, and they deserve the
improvements! <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Tami. I'll be
surprised if you don't get your way. And, those tenants are within easy
walking distance of "our" completely renovated Pizza Hut.
++++
So far no response from City Hall to the question on "recycling". Then
again, maybe there wasn't anyone at City Hall yesterday.
------------------------
I found the next note from Rod Glennen most refreshing. He wrote: >>>
Subject: Thoughts of a 5 year old
Greetings from Chandler, Az.
High for today 97 Low 71 forecast for the weekend High 89 low 63
I thought I would share something my 5 year old grandson said a
couple of weeks ago when I was watching him. We were watching tv and
Leave it to Beaver came on. My grandson looked at me and said "grandpa
Rod, there's no color". So I told him that Leave it to Beaver was filmed
when grandpa was a little boy and that they didn't have colored tv
back then. He thought for a few minutes then looked at me with
a puzzled look and said "grandpa Rod,.. was there color outside?"
Love the Gazette keep up the good work, Rod <<< Thanks a million Rod.
grandchildren are not only special for who they are, they are precious
for what they are. Besides Rod, it's still not unusual to run into folks
that only see things in black and white. Like the speed bump issue for
instance.
-------------------
I'm not sure how this next one ended up here in the fashion it did.
Then again, I guess the most important thing is, it did end up here. >>>
John Maxwell wrote; Please send Judy's reminder to everyone
From: "Judy Keeley" Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 8:59 AM
Subject: RE: SKEETERVILLE GAZETTE
Gary - Just a note to remind everyone that St. John's Dinner is this
Sunday, October 8 from 11:00 am till 4:00 pm. We promise you great food
and delicious pies. A cake walk and fish pond will be held to keep the
kids happy. Take out orders for shut-ins and your harvest crews are
available by calling 352-0499. Show your workers you appreciate all
their hard work. Judy Keeley- Co-Chair St. John's Dinner <<< Thanks a
million John and Judy. As a point of interest, I've noticed that many
area churches have renamed their "Fall Supper" events and now refer to
them as Fall Dinners. I'm not sure if that's because the hours are
actually closer to dinner then supper. Or, if we want people to feel a
bit more like the folks from south of St. Paul. Either way, ones thing
is for certain. You won't be disappointed when you attend St. Johns Fall
Harvest Feed and Festivities.
And please don't forget to thank God and "our" armed forces, for the
privilage of freedom we all can enjoy.
--------------------
Linda wrote: Hi Gary,
You have a note from Cindy about losing teenagers to car accidents. Just
wondering what community she is referring to? Didn't think I heard of
any locally, but sometimes I get out of the loop.
Thanks,
Linda <<< Thank you for caring and sharing Linda. You certainly are
right Linda. You didn't hear of any such tragedy in "our" area,...
lately. Cindy's husband Bill is a member of the Ohio Fox hunting group
that spends a week or ten days in the Grafton area every fall. They, and
the rest of their group reside in northern Ohio. (gosh I hope I'm
geographically correct)
Anyway, we certainly are looking forward to seeing the group here again
this fall. Rumor has it, since they "discovered" the food at Graftons
MarketPlace on Eighth last year. They are even looking forward to eating
out a bit more often.
-------------------
Today is the day Ruth (Demester) Pederson celebrates the anniversary
of her birth. Ruth, isn't as young as she once was, nor nearly as old as
she will be. But she's seen the light, and has earned the right, to
enjoy the world as it should be.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ruth, we love you very much. From your aunt Patti and
Uncle Gary and our entire gene pool.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
"Sometimes the very best intentions, are not the best solutions." GLM
"If I had to do it all over again. Someone would have to remind me what
I did in the first place." GLM
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
October 4, 2006 - Wednesday
---------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by Unity Medical Center. A fantastic
place to go when your not feeling well.
---------------------
The current temperature is 39 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 72/42
Normal H/L temp for this date is 63/38
We received a trace of moisture over the past 24 hours.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
If your wondering what all the noise behind Pizza Hut is all about.
It's not coming from the Hut. Evidently Fred Stark sold his apartment
complex behind the Pizza Hut and the new owners are renovating the
facility. Rumor has it that the operation of that complex is tied in,
somehow, with the rental units on the grounds of the developmental
center. Of course, for now, that's the rumor. I'm hoping someone might
shed a brighter light on the story shortly.
---------------------
Speaking of renovating, building, improving, etc, etc. It's my
understanding that the proposed one percent increase in sales tax might
also create the need for new housing and or additional building
renovations. I am on record (Gazette, not Walsh County) as being in
favor of the proposed increase. Of course I am expecting the money will
be used wisely IN TOWN and for the benefit of all.
One use, as I see it, that should come before many, would be to find
ways to bring folks into town to fill the job openings that already
exist here. Although I'll admit it's somewhat of a feeble survey. I did
check out this weeks addition of the Weekly Source. (Some might still
remember it when it was the first edition of the "Bi-Weekly" Walsh
County Record,) now better known as 6 to 8 pages of advertising with a
few birthdays and area school menus thrown in to hold interest.
Anyway, that publication lists the need of a least 8 people in various
professions on a full time basis and no less than 12 on a part time
basis and that doesn't take into account the dozens of other full and
part time openings needed in "our" area, not listed in that paper.
If we are going to bring people into town to fill minimum wage
positions, as well as part time positions. We must, and I believe we
should, provide adequate, inexpensive, permanent housing for them. We
"must" give them a reason to live in "our" community and, we should
afford them the possibilities of improving their lives in the process.
Or,... so it seems to me.
-----------------------
Speaking of additional money to bring in additional business. I suspect
the following note will fit in there somewhere. >>>
Gary: Have you heard anything (@ Granny's or elsewhere) - about the
corner lot across from Mac's and kiddy-corner from Brad B's gas station
and/or what is actually going in there - or what or who own's the same?
Just wondering 'cuz it sure is an eye-sore when driving thru town. Be
nice to see it cleared and cleaned up - maybe get rid of the weeds, &
garbage that's lying all over the place; haul in some fill and level it
off - maybe? Seem's to me that the city would want it cleaned up - as it
surely doesn't do anything for the look's of Grafton as your driving
thru.
Have you and Patti gotten your fill of fish for the year? Now we
can go to St.John's on Sunday for some good food and
fellowship.........Later........ (don't use my name this time - ok) <<<
Thanks for caring and sharing. I'm guessing the next fish we catch will
be at MarketPlace on Friday night. I've been told the "feed" at St Johns
this coming Sunday will nothing short of heaven sent. And, I believe the
folks at Subway own the piece of property you speak of. There you have
it. And, I didn't use your name either.
---------------------
Speaking about silly things, and I am now. The speed bumps in Voss have
to rank right up there with Ear muffs on pumpkins. One would be
extremely hard pressed to find another method of increasing the already
significant undesirable noise levels from traffic going thru that small
community between Minto and Voss. Then too, I can't think of a more
professional way of destroying front end alignments, springs, rear-ends
(of trucks) and at the same time leaving an even more "unsafe" driving
surface than we are accustom to in the dead of winter.
I doubt I'm the first, and I'm sure I won't be the last. However, I
would like to go on record suggesting the speed bumps WILL cause a
significant problem. One I hope, everyone will be able to LIVE through.
The dangers those speed bumps present will, become even more pronounced
as harvest progresses. If it's true that the county commissioners plan
on removing them in November, and I was told they do. What on Gods green
earth could possibly change the need at that time? Could it possibly be
tied in with elections? I certainly hope not.
----------------------
First I must apologize for cutting and pasting. The next note came with
a suggestion that I not cut and paste and that I might paraphrase. I
did, I really did try come up with a better way of saying it, but I
couldn't. So with the authors name withheld upon request. The following
note posses real valid questions.
Some, I expect, we may hear answers to from City Hall. >>> The note
read, Gary
Please don't use my name for this e-mail.
I have thought for years that Grafton needs to do a better job of
recycling. Here's a crazy idea. If the city subsidized Friendship for
each household that recycled (so each household wouldn't have to pay the
$30 per month), maybe people would be more willing to recycle. If other
communities are finding recycling worthwhile, why can't Grafton? I know
the old excuses about the expense of transporting recycling, but aren't
we paying to transport our garbage? I understand someone has wanted to
start a recycling business on the southend of town for some time but
keeps running into roadblocks. Do you know anything about this? <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing. If you want to find the lack of
recycling at it's apex. Take a drive by the city lot across the street
from the "old" arena. That's where everyone dumps their trees, branches
and leaves. Truck loads, maybe train loads, of one hundred percent
recyclable material, heading for a dump ground somewhere. Thousands of
dollars worth of priceless compost, foolishly hauled to a dumpground.
I am also not aware of anyone, from either end of town, wanting to
start up a recycling business although that to may find an answer in
"our" City Hall.
---------------------
Please keep in mind, "I may not always like what you tell me. I will,
however, always appreciate it." 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 brought to you by Unity Medical Center. A fantastic
place to go when your not feeling well.
---------------------
The current temperature is 39 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 72/42
Normal H/L temp for this date is 63/38
We received a trace of moisture over the past 24 hours.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
If your wondering what all the noise behind Pizza Hut is all about.
It's not coming from the Hut. Evidently Fred Stark sold his apartment
complex behind the Pizza Hut and the new owners are renovating the
facility. Rumor has it that the operation of that complex is tied in,
somehow, with the rental units on the grounds of the developmental
center. Of course, for now, that's the rumor. I'm hoping someone might
shed a brighter light on the story shortly.
---------------------
Speaking of renovating, building, improving, etc, etc. It's my
understanding that the proposed one percent increase in sales tax might
also create the need for new housing and or additional building
renovations. I am on record (Gazette, not Walsh County) as being in
favor of the proposed increase. Of course I am expecting the money will
be used wisely IN TOWN and for the benefit of all.
One use, as I see it, that should come before many, would be to find
ways to bring folks into town to fill the job openings that already
exist here. Although I'll admit it's somewhat of a feeble survey. I did
check out this weeks addition of the Weekly Source. (Some might still
remember it when it was the first edition of the "Bi-Weekly" Walsh
County Record,) now better known as 6 to 8 pages of advertising with a
few birthdays and area school menus thrown in to hold interest.
Anyway, that publication lists the need of a least 8 people in various
professions on a full time basis and no less than 12 on a part time
basis and that doesn't take into account the dozens of other full and
part time openings needed in "our" area, not listed in that paper.
If we are going to bring people into town to fill minimum wage
positions, as well as part time positions. We must, and I believe we
should, provide adequate, inexpensive, permanent housing for them. We
"must" give them a reason to live in "our" community and, we should
afford them the possibilities of improving their lives in the process.
Or,... so it seems to me.
-----------------------
Speaking of additional money to bring in additional business. I suspect
the following note will fit in there somewhere. >>>
Gary: Have you heard anything (@ Granny's or elsewhere) - about the
corner lot across from Mac's and kiddy-corner from Brad B's gas station
and/or what is actually going in there - or what or who own's the same?
Just wondering 'cuz it sure is an eye-sore when driving thru town. Be
nice to see it cleared and cleaned up - maybe get rid of the weeds, &
garbage that's lying all over the place; haul in some fill and level it
off - maybe? Seem's to me that the city would want it cleaned up - as it
surely doesn't do anything for the look's of Grafton as your driving
thru.
Have you and Patti gotten your fill of fish for the year? Now we
can go to St.John's on Sunday for some good food and
fellowship.........Later........ (don't use my name this time - ok) <<<
Thanks for caring and sharing. I'm guessing the next fish we catch will
be at MarketPlace on Friday night. I've been told the "feed" at St Johns
this coming Sunday will nothing short of heaven sent. And, I believe the
folks at Subway own the piece of property you speak of. There you have
it. And, I didn't use your name either.
---------------------
Speaking about silly things, and I am now. The speed bumps in Voss have
to rank right up there with Ear muffs on pumpkins. One would be
extremely hard pressed to find another method of increasing the already
significant undesirable noise levels from traffic going thru that small
community between Minto and Voss. Then too, I can't think of a more
professional way of destroying front end alignments, springs, rear-ends
(of trucks) and at the same time leaving an even more "unsafe" driving
surface than we are accustom to in the dead of winter.
I doubt I'm the first, and I'm sure I won't be the last. However, I
would like to go on record suggesting the speed bumps WILL cause a
significant problem. One I hope, everyone will be able to LIVE through.
The dangers those speed bumps present will, become even more pronounced
as harvest progresses. If it's true that the county commissioners plan
on removing them in November, and I was told they do. What on Gods green
earth could possibly change the need at that time? Could it possibly be
tied in with elections? I certainly hope not.
----------------------
First I must apologize for cutting and pasting. The next note came with
a suggestion that I not cut and paste and that I might paraphrase. I
did, I really did try come up with a better way of saying it, but I
couldn't. So with the authors name withheld upon request. The following
note posses real valid questions.
Some, I expect, we may hear answers to from City Hall. >>> The note
read, Gary
Please don't use my name for this e-mail.
I have thought for years that Grafton needs to do a better job of
recycling. Here's a crazy idea. If the city subsidized Friendship for
each household that recycled (so each household wouldn't have to pay the
$30 per month), maybe people would be more willing to recycle. If other
communities are finding recycling worthwhile, why can't Grafton? I know
the old excuses about the expense of transporting recycling, but aren't
we paying to transport our garbage? I understand someone has wanted to
start a recycling business on the southend of town for some time but
keeps running into roadblocks. Do you know anything about this? <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing. If you want to find the lack of
recycling at it's apex. Take a drive by the city lot across the street
from the "old" arena. That's where everyone dumps their trees, branches
and leaves. Truck loads, maybe train loads, of one hundred percent
recyclable material, heading for a dump ground somewhere. Thousands of
dollars worth of priceless compost, foolishly hauled to a dumpground.
I am also not aware of anyone, from either end of town, wanting to
start up a recycling business although that to may find an answer in
"our" City Hall.
---------------------
Please keep in mind, "I may not always like what you tell me. I will,
however, always appreciate it." 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.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
October 3, 2006 - Tuesday
----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by Grafton Homecoming King and Queen.
~ Steven Olivarez and Rachel Lessard ~
CONGRATULATIONS to this years honored couple and to their Royal Court.
----------------------
The current temperature is 53 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 72/42
Normal H/L temp for this date is 63/38
On this date in 1989 the low was 15 degrees. That too, was another
night from hell, for those in the beet business.
It appears like the warm temperature pattern of the past several days
is over.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
We were pleased to be a part of the near capacity crowd at last nights
Homecoming Coronation in the High School Gym. It would have been a great
place to have the tissue concession. Most of the mothers involved were
smearing eye makeup down their cheeks and I noticed a few fathers
blubbering a bit as well. Jennifers aunts and uncles also found
swallowing difficult. Then, thinking I was holding up really well, I
looked at gramma Patti and noticed she too was irrigating her eyelashes.
That did it... My nose started running, my vision started blurring and
the lump in my throat felt like a basketball.
Did I mention it was a most enjoyable evening? To be sitting in a
"packed house" recognizing and honoring many of the young folks that
will eventually take the responsibility of running "our" world is a
heartwarming experience. One I would hope everyone could participate in.
Then, as the event was almost finished. The "coup de grace", for me at
least, Peggy Dahl Bartunek walked over to the grand piano and started
playing "Unchainded Melody". My grandson Dilan looked at me with a great
big smile and said, "grandpa, that's the song you sang out at the lake".
Yes it is, I said, it's my favorite song in the whole wide world, and,
as usual, Peggy was playing it magnificantly.
I thank God and everyone involved, for providing me with another "night
I'll never forget".
++++++++++
Christopher Larson, a member of Grafton high school student body and
one of the choir members that provided some of last nights
entertainment. Shared he following.
>>> Subject: HOMECOMING!!!
Congratulations to King Steve Olivarez and Queen Rachel Lessard for
being chosen Homecoming King and Queen for 2006. As a student at GHS,
I'm very proud of you!! Thanks, Chris. <<< Thank you for sharing and
caring Chris.
-----------------------
The next note poses a question we will all ponder, probably forever.
Wally wrote:
>>> Hi Gary
As I watched the garbage truck going down the street I
thought about all the garbage we make and push on to another community
at a cost, and, which is at their mercy. Now Grand Forks is almost
filled and as the news item said the garbage will have to go to Fargo.
If we all depend on Fargo, and, when they fill up what will be next ????
Here is a news item from the Los Angeles times....... A huge
island of discarded cups, bottle caps, plastic laundry baskets, rubber
sandals and other garbage has formed in an area of sluggish currents and
slack winds half way between California and Hawaii. The eastern garbage
patch as this floating dump is called is twice the size of Texas.
What is the answer to the garbage problem? Could it be we all
take care of our own as a community? What are your thoughts on the ever
growing problem? Wally <<< Thanks for the challenge Wally.
There's no question that everyone will need to "clean up their act" a
bit. (pardon the pun)
Way back in 1960, the year we were married, I worked with Willy Johnson
on "our" local garbage truck for awhile. It was obvious, even then, that
way to many folks were generating way more garbage than they needed to.
Here we are 46 years later and now we have "mastered the art" of waste
production. It would be interesting to hear what other "members" think.
------------------
This weeks firefighter calendar draw winners are:
10/2 Merle Gronseth $20
10/3 JoAnne West $20
10/4 Edwin and Gail Osowski $20
10/5 Chelsea Camacho $20
10/6 Connie Johnson $20
10/7 Tim Dvorak $20
10/8 Mildred Conerton $20
Congratulation to the lucky winners.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks the read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
P.S.
If I haven't heard from you in awhile. I can't be sure if you're even
there. If I can't be sure you're there, I can't be sure why I'm here. 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 brought to you by Grafton Homecoming King and Queen.
~ Steven Olivarez and Rachel Lessard ~
CONGRATULATIONS to this years honored couple and to their Royal Court.
----------------------
The current temperature is 53 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 72/42
Normal H/L temp for this date is 63/38
On this date in 1989 the low was 15 degrees. That too, was another
night from hell, for those in the beet business.
It appears like the warm temperature pattern of the past several days
is over.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
We were pleased to be a part of the near capacity crowd at last nights
Homecoming Coronation in the High School Gym. It would have been a great
place to have the tissue concession. Most of the mothers involved were
smearing eye makeup down their cheeks and I noticed a few fathers
blubbering a bit as well. Jennifers aunts and uncles also found
swallowing difficult. Then, thinking I was holding up really well, I
looked at gramma Patti and noticed she too was irrigating her eyelashes.
That did it... My nose started running, my vision started blurring and
the lump in my throat felt like a basketball.
Did I mention it was a most enjoyable evening? To be sitting in a
"packed house" recognizing and honoring many of the young folks that
will eventually take the responsibility of running "our" world is a
heartwarming experience. One I would hope everyone could participate in.
Then, as the event was almost finished. The "coup de grace", for me at
least, Peggy Dahl Bartunek walked over to the grand piano and started
playing "Unchainded Melody". My grandson Dilan looked at me with a great
big smile and said, "grandpa, that's the song you sang out at the lake".
Yes it is, I said, it's my favorite song in the whole wide world, and,
as usual, Peggy was playing it magnificantly.
I thank God and everyone involved, for providing me with another "night
I'll never forget".
++++++++++
Christopher Larson, a member of Grafton high school student body and
one of the choir members that provided some of last nights
entertainment. Shared he following.
>>> Subject: HOMECOMING!!!
Congratulations to King Steve Olivarez and Queen Rachel Lessard for
being chosen Homecoming King and Queen for 2006. As a student at GHS,
I'm very proud of you!! Thanks, Chris. <<< Thank you for sharing and
caring Chris.
-----------------------
The next note poses a question we will all ponder, probably forever.
Wally wrote:
>>> Hi Gary
As I watched the garbage truck going down the street I
thought about all the garbage we make and push on to another community
at a cost, and, which is at their mercy. Now Grand Forks is almost
filled and as the news item said the garbage will have to go to Fargo.
If we all depend on Fargo, and, when they fill up what will be next ????
Here is a news item from the Los Angeles times....... A huge
island of discarded cups, bottle caps, plastic laundry baskets, rubber
sandals and other garbage has formed in an area of sluggish currents and
slack winds half way between California and Hawaii. The eastern garbage
patch as this floating dump is called is twice the size of Texas.
What is the answer to the garbage problem? Could it be we all
take care of our own as a community? What are your thoughts on the ever
growing problem? Wally <<< Thanks for the challenge Wally.
There's no question that everyone will need to "clean up their act" a
bit. (pardon the pun)
Way back in 1960, the year we were married, I worked with Willy Johnson
on "our" local garbage truck for awhile. It was obvious, even then, that
way to many folks were generating way more garbage than they needed to.
Here we are 46 years later and now we have "mastered the art" of waste
production. It would be interesting to hear what other "members" think.
------------------
This weeks firefighter calendar draw winners are:
10/2 Merle Gronseth $20
10/3 JoAnne West $20
10/4 Edwin and Gail Osowski $20
10/5 Chelsea Camacho $20
10/6 Connie Johnson $20
10/7 Tim Dvorak $20
10/8 Mildred Conerton $20
Congratulation to the lucky winners.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette works best, when the folks the read it, write it. Or so it
seems to me.
P.S.
If I haven't heard from you in awhile. I can't be sure if you're even
there. If I can't be sure you're there, I can't be sure why I'm here. 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, October 02, 2006
October 2, 2006 - Monday
----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by --- The Daily Grind. 24 5 street
East.
----------------------
The current temperature is 52 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 84/46
Normal H/L temp for this date is 63/39
The low on this date in 1999 was 19. As I remember, it wasn't one of
the better day's to be working in the Ag Dept.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Yesterday afternoon sure was a nice one. It's hard to believe that in
a few short weeks it could easily be 100 degrees colder.
------------------------
Although the 2006 American Crystal Sugarbeet harvest "officially" began
Friday night at midnight, for some, and Saturday morning for the rest.
Growers have yet to put in a full day of harvest. Harvest conditions in
the field, from the folks I've talked to, are good. The weather,
unfortunately, has also been good, to good as a matter of fact.
Warm temperatures cause the root temperatures to reach the mid to
upper 60's by early afternoon. 55 degrees seems to be a magic number for
storing sugarbeets long term. If the root temperature is higher than
that when it goes into a long term storage pile. It will almost
immediately start breaking down and becomes worthless.
Frozen beets present the same problem as harvest temperatures begin to
fall to the lower end of the thermometer. As a matter of fact. It isn't
unusual to shut down harvest around noon because of heat, start up in
late afternoon and shut down during the night due to frozen beets. That
my friends, is when agriculturist's must look both ways,... and often,
before crossing the street.
-----------------------
Although it's been a few days since Millicent sent this, I think most
of the numbers are still valid. She wrote: >>>
Hi, Gary! Here in Virginia the nighttime temperatures are almost
neck and neck with Grafton's! It still warms up in the afternoons
though, usually in the 70's and 80's, but mornings are unusually cold
for this time of the year. Tonight it is predicted to get down in the
low 30's and maybe into the 20's; brrrr. Thankfully, our gas prices
have been going down almost daily and I can gladly relate that today
some are in the $1.78 - $1.80 range. Wish they would have been at the
price when we drove to Grafton for my 55th high school graduation
reunion this summer! Our trip home was so enjoyable and the parade
was one of the best we have seen in Grafton. I had my camera ready to
take a picture of you and your wife but as soon as I shot you turned
your head! Can't win them all, I guess! Again, thank you for all
the information you relate so effortlessly (it seems to me!); we enjoy
it each time it comes through. Tom and Millicent La Berge <<< Thanks
for caring and sharing Millicent. It still costs about $2.20 to fill a
one gallon can here.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please welcome Harley, Garret, Lisa, Susan, Kathy, Julie and Mary Lynn
to the Gazette family.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I hope everyone will read and heed the following note from Cindy. She
wrote: >>>
Gary, Again today we lost another one of our valuable teenagers driving
faster than a car is meant to be driven. It seems that we loose one on
an average of one every six months, but they just don't seem to slow
down. The community next to us yesterday had five kids in a car and lost
one. Today our small farm community had two boys at the young ages of 16
and 17 that both perished when they hit a tree going around a curve to
fast. They put governors on our school buses to keep the speed down for
the adults driving the children. Wouldn't you think there would be a way
to do the same to a young persons car that has a "lead foot"? Our
prayers go out to these families and I hope these tragedies will open
the eyes of at least one of our kids to SLOW DOWN. Give your kids an
extra hug tonight. Cindy
Thanks for caring and sharing Cindy. I'm reminded of an old saying I
read somewhere, that says. "Write if you can, call if you can't, and
tell your loved ones they are, before it's too late."
------------------------
It saddens me to share the following obituary. Mrs Maxwell will be
remembered by many as that wonderful little lady who planted music in
our soul.
I might also pose the question. I wonder what would have happened, had
Olwen actually pursued a professional music career? Would Peggy Lee
still have recorded "who's sorry now", or, would she just been sorry?
-----
Olwen (Mrs. James) Maxwell, 86
Olwen Elinor Rowland was born April 17, 1920, in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. Olwen was born one month after her parents, Hywel C.
Rowland and Gladys Muriel Rowland arrived in this country from Wales.
Olwen graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1937. Music
was always a special part of life for Olwen and the entire Rowland
family. Olwen competed in the North Dakota State Vocal Music
Competition receiving first place against Peggy Lee. Olwen graduated
from the University of North Dakota. She accepted a teaching position
in Cando, North Dakota, where she met James H. Maxwell, also a new
teacher and coach. Olwen and James were married on December 28, 1941,
in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Following James' service in World War II, the Maxwells moved to James'
home town of Grafton, North Dakota, where James, taught, coached, was a
principal and the superintendent of the Grafton Schools during the years
of 1954 to 1979.
Olwen's family always came first in her life and she had a strong,
living faith. She was kept very busy raising their five
children. She also remained active with her music. She directed
choir at the Grafton Federated Church, was a soloist for many occasions,
and gave individual voice lessons. Olwen went back to her teaching
career once her children were all in school teaching music at Chase
School. Olwen completed her Masters Degree at UND and as part of her
master's program wrote and directed a musical, "So Grafton Grows."
Olwen also started a Junior Choir at their home church, Zion English
Lutheran Church, which she directed for many years. She was very
talented. In addition to her music she did beautiful sewing,
designing clothes, dolls, and did lovely intricate hand work such as
Hardanger.
Following James' death, Olwen lived with her daughter Kathy's family, in
Hudson, Iowa; Kewaunee, Wisconsin; Glencoe, Minnesota; and Mahnomen,
Minnesota. In 2000 Olwen moved to the Good Samaritan Assisted
Living-Heritage Pines Apartments in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. She
returned to Grafton in May of 2005 to the Lutheran Sunset Home.
Olwen was preceded in death by a sister, Noel Rowland; her parents,
Hywel and Muriel Rowland; her daughter, Meribeth Maxwell; and husband
James.
Olwen is survived by her sister, Dilys (Hans) Midstokke, Freeport,
Illinois; brother, Robert (Jean) Rowland, Stillwater, Minnesota;
brother, Trevor (Marilyn) Rowland, San Jose, California; son, James R.
(Darlene) Maxwell, Bloomington, Minnesota; son, John (Joan) Maxwell,
Grafton, North Dakota; daughter, Phyllis (Tom) Trelfa, Oslo, Minnesota;
daughter, Kathy (Jack) Stronstad, Mahnomen, Minnesota; nine
grandchildren, James N. Maxwell, Jennifer (Brian) Berg, Jeremy Haug,
Jacque (Chad) Frost, Jocelyn Stronstad, Jonathan Stronstad, Kara
Maxwell, Dana Maxwell, and Amy Maxwell; and seven great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Olwen's Life will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2006,
at Zion English Lutheran Church, 1100 Hill Avenue, Grafton, North
Dakota, at 7:00 p.m., with Rev. Bernhard Seter officiating. The
family will receive visitors at the church, prior to the service,
beginning at 5:00 p.m.
The Tollefson funeral home is in charge of the arraingments and you can
sign Olwen's guest book at www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com
==================================
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 brought to you by --- The Daily Grind. 24 5 street
East.
----------------------
The current temperature is 52 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 84/46
Normal H/L temp for this date is 63/39
The low on this date in 1999 was 19. As I remember, it wasn't one of
the better day's to be working in the Ag Dept.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
Yesterday afternoon sure was a nice one. It's hard to believe that in
a few short weeks it could easily be 100 degrees colder.
------------------------
Although the 2006 American Crystal Sugarbeet harvest "officially" began
Friday night at midnight, for some, and Saturday morning for the rest.
Growers have yet to put in a full day of harvest. Harvest conditions in
the field, from the folks I've talked to, are good. The weather,
unfortunately, has also been good, to good as a matter of fact.
Warm temperatures cause the root temperatures to reach the mid to
upper 60's by early afternoon. 55 degrees seems to be a magic number for
storing sugarbeets long term. If the root temperature is higher than
that when it goes into a long term storage pile. It will almost
immediately start breaking down and becomes worthless.
Frozen beets present the same problem as harvest temperatures begin to
fall to the lower end of the thermometer. As a matter of fact. It isn't
unusual to shut down harvest around noon because of heat, start up in
late afternoon and shut down during the night due to frozen beets. That
my friends, is when agriculturist's must look both ways,... and often,
before crossing the street.
-----------------------
Although it's been a few days since Millicent sent this, I think most
of the numbers are still valid. She wrote: >>>
Hi, Gary! Here in Virginia the nighttime temperatures are almost
neck and neck with Grafton's! It still warms up in the afternoons
though, usually in the 70's and 80's, but mornings are unusually cold
for this time of the year. Tonight it is predicted to get down in the
low 30's and maybe into the 20's; brrrr. Thankfully, our gas prices
have been going down almost daily and I can gladly relate that today
some are in the $1.78 - $1.80 range. Wish they would have been at the
price when we drove to Grafton for my 55th high school graduation
reunion this summer! Our trip home was so enjoyable and the parade
was one of the best we have seen in Grafton. I had my camera ready to
take a picture of you and your wife but as soon as I shot you turned
your head! Can't win them all, I guess! Again, thank you for all
the information you relate so effortlessly (it seems to me!); we enjoy
it each time it comes through. Tom and Millicent La Berge <<< Thanks
for caring and sharing Millicent. It still costs about $2.20 to fill a
one gallon can here.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please welcome Harley, Garret, Lisa, Susan, Kathy, Julie and Mary Lynn
to the Gazette family.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I hope everyone will read and heed the following note from Cindy. She
wrote: >>>
Gary, Again today we lost another one of our valuable teenagers driving
faster than a car is meant to be driven. It seems that we loose one on
an average of one every six months, but they just don't seem to slow
down. The community next to us yesterday had five kids in a car and lost
one. Today our small farm community had two boys at the young ages of 16
and 17 that both perished when they hit a tree going around a curve to
fast. They put governors on our school buses to keep the speed down for
the adults driving the children. Wouldn't you think there would be a way
to do the same to a young persons car that has a "lead foot"? Our
prayers go out to these families and I hope these tragedies will open
the eyes of at least one of our kids to SLOW DOWN. Give your kids an
extra hug tonight. Cindy
Thanks for caring and sharing Cindy. I'm reminded of an old saying I
read somewhere, that says. "Write if you can, call if you can't, and
tell your loved ones they are, before it's too late."
------------------------
It saddens me to share the following obituary. Mrs Maxwell will be
remembered by many as that wonderful little lady who planted music in
our soul.
I might also pose the question. I wonder what would have happened, had
Olwen actually pursued a professional music career? Would Peggy Lee
still have recorded "who's sorry now", or, would she just been sorry?
-----
Olwen (Mrs. James) Maxwell, 86
Olwen Elinor Rowland was born April 17, 1920, in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. Olwen was born one month after her parents, Hywel C.
Rowland and Gladys Muriel Rowland arrived in this country from Wales.
Olwen graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1937. Music
was always a special part of life for Olwen and the entire Rowland
family. Olwen competed in the North Dakota State Vocal Music
Competition receiving first place against Peggy Lee. Olwen graduated
from the University of North Dakota. She accepted a teaching position
in Cando, North Dakota, where she met James H. Maxwell, also a new
teacher and coach. Olwen and James were married on December 28, 1941,
in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Following James' service in World War II, the Maxwells moved to James'
home town of Grafton, North Dakota, where James, taught, coached, was a
principal and the superintendent of the Grafton Schools during the years
of 1954 to 1979.
Olwen's family always came first in her life and she had a strong,
living faith. She was kept very busy raising their five
children. She also remained active with her music. She directed
choir at the Grafton Federated Church, was a soloist for many occasions,
and gave individual voice lessons. Olwen went back to her teaching
career once her children were all in school teaching music at Chase
School. Olwen completed her Masters Degree at UND and as part of her
master's program wrote and directed a musical, "So Grafton Grows."
Olwen also started a Junior Choir at their home church, Zion English
Lutheran Church, which she directed for many years. She was very
talented. In addition to her music she did beautiful sewing,
designing clothes, dolls, and did lovely intricate hand work such as
Hardanger.
Following James' death, Olwen lived with her daughter Kathy's family, in
Hudson, Iowa; Kewaunee, Wisconsin; Glencoe, Minnesota; and Mahnomen,
Minnesota. In 2000 Olwen moved to the Good Samaritan Assisted
Living-Heritage Pines Apartments in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. She
returned to Grafton in May of 2005 to the Lutheran Sunset Home.
Olwen was preceded in death by a sister, Noel Rowland; her parents,
Hywel and Muriel Rowland; her daughter, Meribeth Maxwell; and husband
James.
Olwen is survived by her sister, Dilys (Hans) Midstokke, Freeport,
Illinois; brother, Robert (Jean) Rowland, Stillwater, Minnesota;
brother, Trevor (Marilyn) Rowland, San Jose, California; son, James R.
(Darlene) Maxwell, Bloomington, Minnesota; son, John (Joan) Maxwell,
Grafton, North Dakota; daughter, Phyllis (Tom) Trelfa, Oslo, Minnesota;
daughter, Kathy (Jack) Stronstad, Mahnomen, Minnesota; nine
grandchildren, James N. Maxwell, Jennifer (Brian) Berg, Jeremy Haug,
Jacque (Chad) Frost, Jocelyn Stronstad, Jonathan Stronstad, Kara
Maxwell, Dana Maxwell, and Amy Maxwell; and seven great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Olwen's Life will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2006,
at Zion English Lutheran Church, 1100 Hill Avenue, Grafton, North
Dakota, at 7:00 p.m., with Rev. Bernhard Seter officiating. The
family will receive visitors at the church, prior to the service,
beginning at 5:00 p.m.
The Tollefson funeral home is in charge of the arraingments and you can
sign Olwen's guest book at www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com
==================================
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.
Friday, September 29, 2006
September 29, 2006 - Friday
---------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by Edward Claussen. 9/9, 1920 - 9/8,
2006
---------------------
The current temperature is 43 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 51/30
Normal H/L temp for this date is 64/40
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
I'm sure many remember former teacher and basketball coach Ed
Claussen. The Claussen's have spent the past several years in Kenosha,
Wis. Ed passed away Sept. 8 of this year at the age of 85. The Claussen
family left Grafton for Kenosha Wis. in 1962. He leaves his wife, in
Kenosha and a son Edward "Chip" (Audrey) Claussen Jr., Michigan City,
Ind,; brother, Robert, Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren.
------------------------
I am pleased to welcome Tony Feltman and Armando Serrano Jr. to "our"
Gazette family.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
===== ARDELL FORTIER =====
Ardell Fortier, 80, of Grafton and formerly of Drayton, North Dakota
passed away at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo on Monday evening, September
25th, 2006.
Ardell T. Fortier was born March 23, 1926 to Edmund and Aurelia (Bushaw)
Fortier at Forest River, North Dakota. In July of 1955 he married Judy
Fischer at East Grand Forks, Mn. Ardell settled near Drayton and farmed
in the area for many years. On July 24, 1981 he was united in marriage
to Beth Helgason at Grand Forks. Family members include his wife, Beth;
a son, Larry, Drayton; six daughters, Susan Fortier, Detroit Lakes, MN,
Kathleen (Tom) Hankins, Aurora, CO, Julie (John) Kirkeby, Oslo, MN, Kim
(Brian) Thompson, Grafton, ND, Mary Lynn (Charles) Quann, Chesapeake, VA
and Lisa (Alan) Nixon, Ithaca, NY; four step children, Terry Helgason,
St. Paul, MN, Les (Bev) Helgason, Grand Forks, ND, Craig Helgason, Grand
Forks and Roberta (David) Phillips, Walhalla, ND; 13 grandchildren; a
sister, Darlene Plutowski, East Grand Forks and a brother, Harley
(Marilyn) Fortier, Boyne City, MI. Funeral services are Saturday,
September 30th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Drayton High School Gymnasium.
Visitation will be at the Adamson-Austin Funeral Chapel in Drayton on
Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
++++
Lee Bratlie would like to share the following tribute to Ardell.
----- A Tribute To A Tough Old Bird -----
A feeling of deep sadness passed over me as I read the last
paragraph of the Wednesday edition of the Gazette. The world lost a
great person in the passing of Ardell Fortier, which was reported by
his son-in-law Brian Thompson.
When I was younger I worked part time for Ardell during the spring and
fall on his farm, probably 12 or 13 years total. I welcomed the
change of working outside during the late afternoons and
evenings after working inside all day. Cultivating in the spring,
and swathing grain, harrowing stubble, and plowed in
the fall. Although I didn't know him as well as some people, I think
I knew the "real" Ardell better than many people. So I'd like to share a
few thoughts of Ardell, and if you see fit you have my permission (as
always) to print my comments.
I remembered the time he removed the broken water pump from
the engine in a Versatile swather in the time it took me to drive a
couple miles into Drayton to pick up a new one at Bondys Carquest, then
had the new one installed in the time it took me to drive the two miles
to the farm to get anti-freeze and water. We laughed about that this
summer one afternoon when we were reminiscing about "old times."
I remembered the time he brought me home a set of golf clubs from his
winter stay in California, and when I asked how much I owed him, he
replied, "NOTHING RIGHT NOW MISTER, but you'd better plan on working
for me this spring when fieldwork starts to pay them off."
I also remembered the times we'd "go for parts", and he'd talk of
nothing but his kids, and tell me how proud of them he was. I wish I had
a dollar for every time he told me he had "6 beautiful daughters, and
one lovely son." I thought of that, and hoped that he had taken the
time to tell them how much they meant to him, and how proud of them he
was.
Then I thought about the fall my wife and I were expecting our second
child. I was a member of the union at American Crystal at the time,
and there was talk of a strike. Ardell asked how it would effect me,
and I told him if we went on strike my medical insurance would be
cancelled, and with a family to feed, a new baby on the way, and no
job I didn't know what I would do. He looked at me and said he hoped I
knew I had a full time job with him if we should go on strike. I
thanked him for the offer, but reminded him nobody knew how long the
strike would last if there was one, and I didn't want to leave him
short a person if I had to return to American Crystal before harvest
was complete. He replied that would be his problem, not mine, and
he'd worry about his problems, and I should worry about mine. He said
that in that gruff voice he had, but I understood the real meaning of
his words that night.
When the ballots were counted the vote was something like 112 for a
strike and 3 against, me being one of the three voting against the
strike. Ardell had told me to stop out at the farm after the vote so
I did, and after hearing the results he told me to be back at 7:00 AM
to work. I drove potato truck for him during the strike, and when it
would rain he would tell the truck drivers not to bother coming to work
for a few days, except for me, he'd tell me to show up the next morning
and he'd find something for me to do. I always showed up, and he always
found something for me to do. And I've thought of that generosity quite
a few times the past couple days.
Then I thought of one evening shortly after the strike had began. I
drove in the farmyard at quitting time and was walking to the shop. I
heard loud voices, actually Ardell was yelling something at the top of
his lungs. As I walked in the shop a silence fell over it, and both
Ardell and his son Larry stared at me. Larry grabbed my arm and said
"let's go" about the time Ardell yelled, "DON'T YOU SAY A WORD ABOUT
THIS TO HIM." After we got in Larry's pickup I asked him what was
going on. Had I done something wrong? Larry told me it didn't concern
me, and not to worry about it, but I knew that wasn't true. Several
years later, after plying Larry with more than a few adult beverages
I again asked him what had happened that night in the shop.
He made me take an oath of silence, and told me I'd better never
tell his Dad he told me. I agreed and heard "the rest of the story"
about that evening in the shop. I've kept my word and never told this
story before, but in light of the circumstances of this note in the
first place, I think both Ardell and Larry will forgive me for
breaking the silence.
Larry told me that a neighbor of Ardells, and a long time friend,
someone who had a stake in the place I worked, had driven into the
farmyard and asked if it was true "that Bratlie was working for him."
Ardell told him I was, and this person responded that Ardell should fire
me, because if I wanted to work I shouldn't have went on strike. If I
told you what actually was said after that you wouldn't be able to
print this, so I'll give you the "Readers Digest Version."
Ardell told this person that he would run his "DOGGONE" farm the way he
saw fit, and it was none of this guys business who the "HECK" he had
working for him in the first place. He "suggested" that the person may
want to leave his yard before he figured out a new use for a 12" Cresent
wrench. But the person wouldn't give up, and Ardell finally told him
this. "I gave Lee my word that he would have a job if he needed one,
and I won't go back on my word. Not for any reason, not to you, not to
anyone. So get the "heck" off my yard before I get really "mad."
The easy thing for Ardell to do that day would have been to tell me
that my working for him was causing problems, and ask me not to come
back. And I would have fully understood that. Or he could have told that
person he was short drivers, and although he didn't like having me out
there, he had no choice. Or he could have came up with a million other
excuses for me being there, but he didn't. He said he gave me his word,
and he wouldn't go back on it for anyone, for any reason.
Ardell and Larry probably forgot this story years ago Gary, as it
happened in 1981. My daughter Kristi who was born that fall is now
married and the mother of my first grandson. But I haven't forgot.
And I won't forget it as long as I live. I learned a lesson from Ardell
that fall, one that I've tried to live up to ever since. Say what you
mean, mean what you say, and above all make sure your word is worth
something.
So if someone asks you what kind of a person Ardell Fortier was Gary,
tell them this. Tell them he was a man who loved his family, and he was
a man of his word. Can you think of a better means of measurement of
a persons worthiness on this earth? No wonder God left him here for 80
years before calling "the tough old bird home."
Rest in peace my friend.
Leland Bratlie
>>> Thanks for caring and sharing Lee. We would all be so blessed as to
warrant, and have, someone share such wonderful words of us someday.
Gary
==================================
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 brought to you by Edward Claussen. 9/9, 1920 - 9/8,
2006
---------------------
The current temperature is 43 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 51/30
Normal H/L temp for this date is 64/40
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
I'm sure many remember former teacher and basketball coach Ed
Claussen. The Claussen's have spent the past several years in Kenosha,
Wis. Ed passed away Sept. 8 of this year at the age of 85. The Claussen
family left Grafton for Kenosha Wis. in 1962. He leaves his wife, in
Kenosha and a son Edward "Chip" (Audrey) Claussen Jr., Michigan City,
Ind,; brother, Robert, Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren.
------------------------
I am pleased to welcome Tony Feltman and Armando Serrano Jr. to "our"
Gazette family.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
===== ARDELL FORTIER =====
Ardell Fortier, 80, of Grafton and formerly of Drayton, North Dakota
passed away at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo on Monday evening, September
25th, 2006.
Ardell T. Fortier was born March 23, 1926 to Edmund and Aurelia (Bushaw)
Fortier at Forest River, North Dakota. In July of 1955 he married Judy
Fischer at East Grand Forks, Mn. Ardell settled near Drayton and farmed
in the area for many years. On July 24, 1981 he was united in marriage
to Beth Helgason at Grand Forks. Family members include his wife, Beth;
a son, Larry, Drayton; six daughters, Susan Fortier, Detroit Lakes, MN,
Kathleen (Tom) Hankins, Aurora, CO, Julie (John) Kirkeby, Oslo, MN, Kim
(Brian) Thompson, Grafton, ND, Mary Lynn (Charles) Quann, Chesapeake, VA
and Lisa (Alan) Nixon, Ithaca, NY; four step children, Terry Helgason,
St. Paul, MN, Les (Bev) Helgason, Grand Forks, ND, Craig Helgason, Grand
Forks and Roberta (David) Phillips, Walhalla, ND; 13 grandchildren; a
sister, Darlene Plutowski, East Grand Forks and a brother, Harley
(Marilyn) Fortier, Boyne City, MI. Funeral services are Saturday,
September 30th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Drayton High School Gymnasium.
Visitation will be at the Adamson-Austin Funeral Chapel in Drayton on
Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
++++
Lee Bratlie would like to share the following tribute to Ardell.
----- A Tribute To A Tough Old Bird -----
A feeling of deep sadness passed over me as I read the last
paragraph of the Wednesday edition of the Gazette. The world lost a
great person in the passing of Ardell Fortier, which was reported by
his son-in-law Brian Thompson.
When I was younger I worked part time for Ardell during the spring and
fall on his farm, probably 12 or 13 years total. I welcomed the
change of working outside during the late afternoons and
evenings after working inside all day. Cultivating in the spring,
and swathing grain, harrowing stubble, and plowed in
the fall. Although I didn't know him as well as some people, I think
I knew the "real" Ardell better than many people. So I'd like to share a
few thoughts of Ardell, and if you see fit you have my permission (as
always) to print my comments.
I remembered the time he removed the broken water pump from
the engine in a Versatile swather in the time it took me to drive a
couple miles into Drayton to pick up a new one at Bondys Carquest, then
had the new one installed in the time it took me to drive the two miles
to the farm to get anti-freeze and water. We laughed about that this
summer one afternoon when we were reminiscing about "old times."
I remembered the time he brought me home a set of golf clubs from his
winter stay in California, and when I asked how much I owed him, he
replied, "NOTHING RIGHT NOW MISTER, but you'd better plan on working
for me this spring when fieldwork starts to pay them off."
I also remembered the times we'd "go for parts", and he'd talk of
nothing but his kids, and tell me how proud of them he was. I wish I had
a dollar for every time he told me he had "6 beautiful daughters, and
one lovely son." I thought of that, and hoped that he had taken the
time to tell them how much they meant to him, and how proud of them he
was.
Then I thought about the fall my wife and I were expecting our second
child. I was a member of the union at American Crystal at the time,
and there was talk of a strike. Ardell asked how it would effect me,
and I told him if we went on strike my medical insurance would be
cancelled, and with a family to feed, a new baby on the way, and no
job I didn't know what I would do. He looked at me and said he hoped I
knew I had a full time job with him if we should go on strike. I
thanked him for the offer, but reminded him nobody knew how long the
strike would last if there was one, and I didn't want to leave him
short a person if I had to return to American Crystal before harvest
was complete. He replied that would be his problem, not mine, and
he'd worry about his problems, and I should worry about mine. He said
that in that gruff voice he had, but I understood the real meaning of
his words that night.
When the ballots were counted the vote was something like 112 for a
strike and 3 against, me being one of the three voting against the
strike. Ardell had told me to stop out at the farm after the vote so
I did, and after hearing the results he told me to be back at 7:00 AM
to work. I drove potato truck for him during the strike, and when it
would rain he would tell the truck drivers not to bother coming to work
for a few days, except for me, he'd tell me to show up the next morning
and he'd find something for me to do. I always showed up, and he always
found something for me to do. And I've thought of that generosity quite
a few times the past couple days.
Then I thought of one evening shortly after the strike had began. I
drove in the farmyard at quitting time and was walking to the shop. I
heard loud voices, actually Ardell was yelling something at the top of
his lungs. As I walked in the shop a silence fell over it, and both
Ardell and his son Larry stared at me. Larry grabbed my arm and said
"let's go" about the time Ardell yelled, "DON'T YOU SAY A WORD ABOUT
THIS TO HIM." After we got in Larry's pickup I asked him what was
going on. Had I done something wrong? Larry told me it didn't concern
me, and not to worry about it, but I knew that wasn't true. Several
years later, after plying Larry with more than a few adult beverages
I again asked him what had happened that night in the shop.
He made me take an oath of silence, and told me I'd better never
tell his Dad he told me. I agreed and heard "the rest of the story"
about that evening in the shop. I've kept my word and never told this
story before, but in light of the circumstances of this note in the
first place, I think both Ardell and Larry will forgive me for
breaking the silence.
Larry told me that a neighbor of Ardells, and a long time friend,
someone who had a stake in the place I worked, had driven into the
farmyard and asked if it was true "that Bratlie was working for him."
Ardell told him I was, and this person responded that Ardell should fire
me, because if I wanted to work I shouldn't have went on strike. If I
told you what actually was said after that you wouldn't be able to
print this, so I'll give you the "Readers Digest Version."
Ardell told this person that he would run his "DOGGONE" farm the way he
saw fit, and it was none of this guys business who the "HECK" he had
working for him in the first place. He "suggested" that the person may
want to leave his yard before he figured out a new use for a 12" Cresent
wrench. But the person wouldn't give up, and Ardell finally told him
this. "I gave Lee my word that he would have a job if he needed one,
and I won't go back on my word. Not for any reason, not to you, not to
anyone. So get the "heck" off my yard before I get really "mad."
The easy thing for Ardell to do that day would have been to tell me
that my working for him was causing problems, and ask me not to come
back. And I would have fully understood that. Or he could have told that
person he was short drivers, and although he didn't like having me out
there, he had no choice. Or he could have came up with a million other
excuses for me being there, but he didn't. He said he gave me his word,
and he wouldn't go back on it for anyone, for any reason.
Ardell and Larry probably forgot this story years ago Gary, as it
happened in 1981. My daughter Kristi who was born that fall is now
married and the mother of my first grandson. But I haven't forgot.
And I won't forget it as long as I live. I learned a lesson from Ardell
that fall, one that I've tried to live up to ever since. Say what you
mean, mean what you say, and above all make sure your word is worth
something.
So if someone asks you what kind of a person Ardell Fortier was Gary,
tell them this. Tell them he was a man who loved his family, and he was
a man of his word. Can you think of a better means of measurement of
a persons worthiness on this earth? No wonder God left him here for 80
years before calling "the tough old bird home."
Rest in peace my friend.
Leland Bratlie
>>> Thanks for caring and sharing Lee. We would all be so blessed as to
warrant, and have, someone share such wonderful words of us someday.
Gary
==================================
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.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
September 28, 2006 - Thursday
09/28/06 THURSDAY
--------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by the 2006 American Crystal
Sugarbeet Harvest.
--------------------
The current temperature is 43 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 57/36
Normal H/L temp for this date is 65/40
The low did dip to 28.9 for a few minutes early this morning.
Full stock pile sugarbeet harvest is scheduled to begin this Friday
night at midnight. (weather permitting)
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
Tomorrow night at midnight. One of the most significant, and
fascinating, processes in the Red River Valley will begin in earnest,
weather permitting. Thousands of people will come together to man the
myriad of equipment needed to harvest upwards of 11 million tons of
sugarbeets.
Many area businesses will remain open extended hours throughout the
harvest, with several operating twenty four hours a day to assist in
harvest operations.
During the harvest period, literally thousands of trucks loaded with
sugarbeets will travel hundreds of Red River Valley roads to their
respective receiving stations. With many growers running twenty four
hour schedules, time to sleep often becomes a premium. Each day of
harvest, tens of thousands of tons of sugarbeets will be harvested and
stockpiled for later processing. Even though safety is always a major
concern, often long hours, sometimes during less than favorable weather
conditions, can sometimes slow ones reaction time giving cause for all
of us in the valley to be especially careful.
----------------------
I am still hearing and receiving tributes to Ricardo "Dick" Escobar.
Former "Graftonite", Don Kitzman who presently resides in the Mesa
Arizona, sent the following. >>> Gary,
Your obituary and tribute Tuesday about Ricardo Escobar, was a true
description of Ricardo!
I knew Ricardo before he became a resident of Grafton, and he was
always a gentleman and caring individual. He and Delia were a wonderful
couple that raised a wonderful family of Five.
Thanks to you Gary, for the fine tribute to Ricardo Escobar! Our
prayers go out to Delia and Family! Don Kitzman <<< Thanks a
million for caring and sharing Don. Your kind comments and those of many
others add credence to the following quote. "The true wealth of a man,
is not counted by gold and jewels. Rather by the respect of family and
friends." (GLM) To that end, Ricardo was an extremely wealthy man.
-----------------------
I notice several SOLD signs sitting on top of Country Realty signs
around town. It appears as though Paul and Marietta Campbell's house
will soon have new occupants. The house Father John Garland built on
Griggs Avenue for his retirement also has a SOLD sign out front. Jack
and Dorothy Morgan were the last residents of that particular south end
location.
------------------------
Small town America, Use it or lose it.
------------------------
It's funny how things change as we get older. Maturity is that time It
becomes easier to look backward rather than forward. A time when one
looks forward to getting up in the morning and going to the
bathroom,.... especially, if it can be in just that order.
The ageing process, for me at least, also creates a condition some
refer to as brain flatulence. For instance. The other day I received,
and ultimately sent out, a note from Lyle Anderson. A new found friend
and short term neighbor from Rocky Point. Lyle lives in Idaho. For some
reason (I suspect the cause was a brain flatulent) I confused Lyle with
Lowell Efterfield, another new found friend and Rocky Point neighbor.
Maybe it was because both names had the letter L in them. Maybe because
Lyle originates from the Warren area and Lowell north of Oslo. More than
likely, however, I was confusing my ability to write, with my ability to
think. Unaware of the ultimate deterioration of both. At any rate,
until now, only Lowell, Lyle, and I knew of my well honed ability to
screw things up.
So, if it's true that the first step on the road to humility is
admitting ones mistakes. Please consider Yesterdays Gazette a very small
step toward that end.
And, I am most grateful Lyle Anderson was kind enough to nudge me back
in the right direction with the following note. He wrote: >>> Gary, I
think you have the wrong Lyle. The Lyle who sent you the e-mail about
the Walleye, is the Lyle who met you at the resort, Rocky Point in
Warroad. Not a problem tho, I sure enjoy your news letter.
Lyle Anderson, Hailey, Id. <<< Thanks a million Lyle. I think I'm on
the right track now.
---------------------
Now then, since I have Lyle and Lowell straight in my mind, and since
Lowell is in fact a sailer. I'll share the following "tidbit" on
sailing. >>> Bet you didn't know this!
In the heyday of sailing ships, all war ships and many freighters
carried iron cannons. Those cannons fired round iron cannon balls. It
was necessary to keep a good supply near the cannon. However, how to
prevent them from rolling about the deck? The best storage method
devised was a square-based pyramid with one ball on top, resting on
four, resting on nine, which rested on sixteen. Thus, a supply of 30
cannon balls could be stacked in a small area right next to the
cannon. There was only one problem... how to prevent the bottom layer
from sliding or rolling from under the others. The solution was a
metal plate called a "Monkey" with 16 round indentations.
However, if this plate were made of iron, the iron balls would quickly
rust to it. The solution to the rusting problem was to make "Brass
Monkeys." Few land lubbers realize that brass contracts much more and
much faster than iron when chilled. Consequently, when the
temperature dropped too far, the brass indentations would shrink so
much that the iron cannonballs would come right off the monkey. Thus, it
was quite literally, "Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass
monkey." (All this time, you thought that was an improper - expression,
didn't you?)
---------------------
We are pleased to send Ron Thompson's name to the subscription
department today. Ron is not only a retired Grafton school
administrator, he also "offers" to buy coffee at Granny's,... when he
loses.
And,.. I'm told, can deliver a pretty darn good sermon at Grafton
Lutheran Church when called upon as well. I do know he's never short of
words at Granny's anyway.
==================================
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 brought to you by the 2006 American Crystal
Sugarbeet Harvest.
--------------------
The current temperature is 43 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 57/36
Normal H/L temp for this date is 65/40
The low did dip to 28.9 for a few minutes early this morning.
Full stock pile sugarbeet harvest is scheduled to begin this Friday
night at midnight. (weather permitting)
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
Tomorrow night at midnight. One of the most significant, and
fascinating, processes in the Red River Valley will begin in earnest,
weather permitting. Thousands of people will come together to man the
myriad of equipment needed to harvest upwards of 11 million tons of
sugarbeets.
Many area businesses will remain open extended hours throughout the
harvest, with several operating twenty four hours a day to assist in
harvest operations.
During the harvest period, literally thousands of trucks loaded with
sugarbeets will travel hundreds of Red River Valley roads to their
respective receiving stations. With many growers running twenty four
hour schedules, time to sleep often becomes a premium. Each day of
harvest, tens of thousands of tons of sugarbeets will be harvested and
stockpiled for later processing. Even though safety is always a major
concern, often long hours, sometimes during less than favorable weather
conditions, can sometimes slow ones reaction time giving cause for all
of us in the valley to be especially careful.
----------------------
I am still hearing and receiving tributes to Ricardo "Dick" Escobar.
Former "Graftonite", Don Kitzman who presently resides in the Mesa
Arizona, sent the following. >>> Gary,
Your obituary and tribute Tuesday about Ricardo Escobar, was a true
description of Ricardo!
I knew Ricardo before he became a resident of Grafton, and he was
always a gentleman and caring individual. He and Delia were a wonderful
couple that raised a wonderful family of Five.
Thanks to you Gary, for the fine tribute to Ricardo Escobar! Our
prayers go out to Delia and Family! Don Kitzman <<< Thanks a
million for caring and sharing Don. Your kind comments and those of many
others add credence to the following quote. "The true wealth of a man,
is not counted by gold and jewels. Rather by the respect of family and
friends." (GLM) To that end, Ricardo was an extremely wealthy man.
-----------------------
I notice several SOLD signs sitting on top of Country Realty signs
around town. It appears as though Paul and Marietta Campbell's house
will soon have new occupants. The house Father John Garland built on
Griggs Avenue for his retirement also has a SOLD sign out front. Jack
and Dorothy Morgan were the last residents of that particular south end
location.
------------------------
Small town America, Use it or lose it.
------------------------
It's funny how things change as we get older. Maturity is that time It
becomes easier to look backward rather than forward. A time when one
looks forward to getting up in the morning and going to the
bathroom,.... especially, if it can be in just that order.
The ageing process, for me at least, also creates a condition some
refer to as brain flatulence. For instance. The other day I received,
and ultimately sent out, a note from Lyle Anderson. A new found friend
and short term neighbor from Rocky Point. Lyle lives in Idaho. For some
reason (I suspect the cause was a brain flatulent) I confused Lyle with
Lowell Efterfield, another new found friend and Rocky Point neighbor.
Maybe it was because both names had the letter L in them. Maybe because
Lyle originates from the Warren area and Lowell north of Oslo. More than
likely, however, I was confusing my ability to write, with my ability to
think. Unaware of the ultimate deterioration of both. At any rate,
until now, only Lowell, Lyle, and I knew of my well honed ability to
screw things up.
So, if it's true that the first step on the road to humility is
admitting ones mistakes. Please consider Yesterdays Gazette a very small
step toward that end.
And, I am most grateful Lyle Anderson was kind enough to nudge me back
in the right direction with the following note. He wrote: >>> Gary, I
think you have the wrong Lyle. The Lyle who sent you the e-mail about
the Walleye, is the Lyle who met you at the resort, Rocky Point in
Warroad. Not a problem tho, I sure enjoy your news letter.
Lyle Anderson, Hailey, Id. <<< Thanks a million Lyle. I think I'm on
the right track now.
---------------------
Now then, since I have Lyle and Lowell straight in my mind, and since
Lowell is in fact a sailer. I'll share the following "tidbit" on
sailing. >>> Bet you didn't know this!
In the heyday of sailing ships, all war ships and many freighters
carried iron cannons. Those cannons fired round iron cannon balls. It
was necessary to keep a good supply near the cannon. However, how to
prevent them from rolling about the deck? The best storage method
devised was a square-based pyramid with one ball on top, resting on
four, resting on nine, which rested on sixteen. Thus, a supply of 30
cannon balls could be stacked in a small area right next to the
cannon. There was only one problem... how to prevent the bottom layer
from sliding or rolling from under the others. The solution was a
metal plate called a "Monkey" with 16 round indentations.
However, if this plate were made of iron, the iron balls would quickly
rust to it. The solution to the rusting problem was to make "Brass
Monkeys." Few land lubbers realize that brass contracts much more and
much faster than iron when chilled. Consequently, when the
temperature dropped too far, the brass indentations would shrink so
much that the iron cannonballs would come right off the monkey. Thus, it
was quite literally, "Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass
monkey." (All this time, you thought that was an improper - expression,
didn't you?)
---------------------
We are pleased to send Ron Thompson's name to the subscription
department today. Ron is not only a retired Grafton school
administrator, he also "offers" to buy coffee at Granny's,... when he
loses.
And,.. I'm told, can deliver a pretty darn good sermon at Grafton
Lutheran Church when called upon as well. I do know he's never short of
words at Granny's anyway.
==================================
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.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
September 27, 2006 - Wednesday
--------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by The Hungry Man's Cafe.
--------------------
The present temperature is 43 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 64/47
Normal H/L temp for this date is 65/40
We received .02" of rain since midnight.
The colder it gets,.. the more humble we get.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
Ryer Stark has been spending a lot of time on scaffolding lately,
giving every indication that the Westside Drive Inn will be taking on a
brand new look for the 2007 season. At first I thought maybe he was
installing a "Ma Leruds" type driveup window so we could get
WagonMasters all winter. Then I heard about the new paintup & fixup
project. I guess Rome wasn't built in a day either. It sure is food for
thought though, (pardon the pun).
P.S. I wonder what colors it will be?
----------------------
It looks like gas (the kind cars run on) is back in the daily news.
Denise sent this from Washington state. >>> Hi Gary, I just wanted to
comment on the gas situation here in Olympia. It is 2.56 here at
Costco but around town it's 2.65-2.75. Dad said it is 2.27 in Arizona
and a friend of mine from Texas got it for 1.99 WOW! I sure wish it
would get down to that again all over. I just can't believe how much
difference there is between the states.
I was sorry to hear about Irene Nelson. We used to hang out around
there house when her grandson Scott Nelson would stay for the
summers. She was a great lady and I was saddened to hear of her
passing.
Give my best to Patty and the rest of the family. Denise Woinarowicz <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Denise.
++++
Then JoAnn sent this one from a little father south of the same ocean.
>>>
Hi Gary,
Gas is down to $2.59 a gallon in Southern California, and I think it
will continue to go down until 5 minutes after the polls close Nov.
7th... Thanks for all you do!! Hope all is well.
JoAnn (Wentz) Beale <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing JoAnn.
Does that mean you really think the price of gas is a political
football?
++++
I should add that the turbine heads sand squeezins (gas) dropped a dime
in Skeeterville Tuesday as well. The marquee's are showing regular at
$2.20.
-------------------
Mary sent us a "post script" of sorts, to her note in yesterdays
Gazette. She wrote: >>> Gary, I didn't know Jenni was also a candidate,
if I had I'd have told you yesterday, she sure is a beautiful girl
Congratulations! I hope we get to hear the rest of the names in this
week's paper. Mary Thanks a million for caring and sharing Mary.
++++++
Kelly sent the following in regard to Graftons Royal Court. >>>
Subject: Homecoming
Hi Dad. First of all I would like to congratulate Jennifer on being
chosen to the homecoming royalty. We are all very proud of her. I
also know how anxious Jake was about homecoming when he worked for us
and am very happy for him.
The other candidates are as follows:
Girls:
Rachel Lessard
Sammy Johnson
Melissa Blanchard
Amber Evenson
Miranda Lunski
Boys:
Tanner Hills
Jordan Feltman
Jacob Houska
Steven Olivarez
Tayor Schiller
Chris Lafreniere
Congrats to all! Most of these kids are good friends with Nick
and spend a lot of time at our house so they are all winners to me.
Kelly <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Kelly. Of course they
are all winners. However, I'd be stretching the bee-gee-bees out of the
truth, if I didn't say I am extremely proud to have a member of our gene
pool in the group.
---------------------
Chris sent the following short list of FOP needs. >>> To clarify what I
need, here are a few things: a horse blanket, some casserole trays,
gavel, wine bucket, etc...
Thanks Chris. That'll give the folks some idea of your needs. I'm going
to guess the wine bucket doesn't have to be full of wine either....
Right?
----------------------
To fortify my feelings about "sharing" the Gazette list with others. I
received the following. >>>
Gary, I do appreciate the fact that you do not pass our e-mail address
along to others. I enjoy tremendously the "words" of advice you send
along, but I prefer not to have our e-mail address sent around. AGAIN,
thank you, Bill and Cindy <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing.
I'm sure most feel exactly the same way. It's also surprising how fast
fox hunting season is coming up.
----------------------
Some might remember a while back I mentioned my first experience
fishing from a sailboat. I am pleased to share the following note from
Lyle Efterfield, the Captain of that fine sailing vessel.
He wrote: Gary, It's always good to see your name come up on my
e-mail. I don't know any of the people you are talking about, but
maybe someday I'll recognize someone, after all I didn't live too far
from Grafton.
Heading over to Washington, Roosevelt Res. on Thur. and go after some
of those Walleye they brag about there. Your news about your Walleye
fishing kind of got to me, and I think I have the fever again. They also
have some hybrid trout in that water that we will also go after, they
are in the ten pound range.
Winter here in the Wood River Valley is just around the corner, the
Aspens are starting to put on some color, and the Elk are singing their
songs.
lyle <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Lyle. Let us know
how you do, and please say "Hi" to Karen from Patti and me.
----------------------
I am pleased to share the following response to my message about
Recardo in Yesterdays Gazette. Jessica wrote: Gary,
Thank you for the words you expressed to describe Ricardo Escobar in
today's Gazette. Debbie Escobar Miller was a great friend of mine in
high school and your words to describe her father were perfect.
Thank you again.
Jessica Mattson Rossow <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Jessica. It's always difficult speaking of, and, sharing the news of the
passing of a friend or loved one. Often, however, I find it even more
difficult not to.
To that end, I was surprised and saddened to receive the following
message from Brian Thompson, Tuesday morning shortly after I returned
from coffee. He wrote: >>> Hi Gary, sorry to add to your news today but
wanted to inform you of the passing of Ardell Fortier. He was rushed
from Graftons hospital to Fargo Meritcare where he passed away last
nite. Even the tough old birds fly home eventually! Brian thompson <<<
Thank you so much for caring and sharing Brian. Pat and I, along with my
family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and Kim, and
also to the entire Fortier family.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette work 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 brought to you by The Hungry Man's Cafe.
--------------------
The present temperature is 43 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 64/47
Normal H/L temp for this date is 65/40
We received .02" of rain since midnight.
The colder it gets,.. the more humble we get.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
----------------------
Ryer Stark has been spending a lot of time on scaffolding lately,
giving every indication that the Westside Drive Inn will be taking on a
brand new look for the 2007 season. At first I thought maybe he was
installing a "Ma Leruds" type driveup window so we could get
WagonMasters all winter. Then I heard about the new paintup & fixup
project. I guess Rome wasn't built in a day either. It sure is food for
thought though, (pardon the pun).
P.S. I wonder what colors it will be?
----------------------
It looks like gas (the kind cars run on) is back in the daily news.
Denise sent this from Washington state. >>> Hi Gary, I just wanted to
comment on the gas situation here in Olympia. It is 2.56 here at
Costco but around town it's 2.65-2.75. Dad said it is 2.27 in Arizona
and a friend of mine from Texas got it for 1.99 WOW! I sure wish it
would get down to that again all over. I just can't believe how much
difference there is between the states.
I was sorry to hear about Irene Nelson. We used to hang out around
there house when her grandson Scott Nelson would stay for the
summers. She was a great lady and I was saddened to hear of her
passing.
Give my best to Patty and the rest of the family. Denise Woinarowicz <<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Denise.
++++
Then JoAnn sent this one from a little father south of the same ocean.
>>>
Hi Gary,
Gas is down to $2.59 a gallon in Southern California, and I think it
will continue to go down until 5 minutes after the polls close Nov.
7th... Thanks for all you do!! Hope all is well.
JoAnn (Wentz) Beale <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing JoAnn.
Does that mean you really think the price of gas is a political
football?
++++
I should add that the turbine heads sand squeezins (gas) dropped a dime
in Skeeterville Tuesday as well. The marquee's are showing regular at
$2.20.
-------------------
Mary sent us a "post script" of sorts, to her note in yesterdays
Gazette. She wrote: >>> Gary, I didn't know Jenni was also a candidate,
if I had I'd have told you yesterday, she sure is a beautiful girl
Congratulations! I hope we get to hear the rest of the names in this
week's paper. Mary Thanks a million for caring and sharing Mary.
++++++
Kelly sent the following in regard to Graftons Royal Court. >>>
Subject: Homecoming
Hi Dad. First of all I would like to congratulate Jennifer on being
chosen to the homecoming royalty. We are all very proud of her. I
also know how anxious Jake was about homecoming when he worked for us
and am very happy for him.
The other candidates are as follows:
Girls:
Rachel Lessard
Sammy Johnson
Melissa Blanchard
Amber Evenson
Miranda Lunski
Boys:
Tanner Hills
Jordan Feltman
Jacob Houska
Steven Olivarez
Tayor Schiller
Chris Lafreniere
Congrats to all! Most of these kids are good friends with Nick
and spend a lot of time at our house so they are all winners to me.
Kelly <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Kelly. Of course they
are all winners. However, I'd be stretching the bee-gee-bees out of the
truth, if I didn't say I am extremely proud to have a member of our gene
pool in the group.
---------------------
Chris sent the following short list of FOP needs. >>> To clarify what I
need, here are a few things: a horse blanket, some casserole trays,
gavel, wine bucket, etc...
Thanks Chris. That'll give the folks some idea of your needs. I'm going
to guess the wine bucket doesn't have to be full of wine either....
Right?
----------------------
To fortify my feelings about "sharing" the Gazette list with others. I
received the following. >>>
Gary, I do appreciate the fact that you do not pass our e-mail address
along to others. I enjoy tremendously the "words" of advice you send
along, but I prefer not to have our e-mail address sent around. AGAIN,
thank you, Bill and Cindy <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing.
I'm sure most feel exactly the same way. It's also surprising how fast
fox hunting season is coming up.
----------------------
Some might remember a while back I mentioned my first experience
fishing from a sailboat. I am pleased to share the following note from
Lyle Efterfield, the Captain of that fine sailing vessel.
He wrote: Gary, It's always good to see your name come up on my
e-mail. I don't know any of the people you are talking about, but
maybe someday I'll recognize someone, after all I didn't live too far
from Grafton.
Heading over to Washington, Roosevelt Res. on Thur. and go after some
of those Walleye they brag about there. Your news about your Walleye
fishing kind of got to me, and I think I have the fever again. They also
have some hybrid trout in that water that we will also go after, they
are in the ten pound range.
Winter here in the Wood River Valley is just around the corner, the
Aspens are starting to put on some color, and the Elk are singing their
songs.
lyle <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Lyle. Let us know
how you do, and please say "Hi" to Karen from Patti and me.
----------------------
I am pleased to share the following response to my message about
Recardo in Yesterdays Gazette. Jessica wrote: Gary,
Thank you for the words you expressed to describe Ricardo Escobar in
today's Gazette. Debbie Escobar Miller was a great friend of mine in
high school and your words to describe her father were perfect.
Thank you again.
Jessica Mattson Rossow <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing
Jessica. It's always difficult speaking of, and, sharing the news of the
passing of a friend or loved one. Often, however, I find it even more
difficult not to.
To that end, I was surprised and saddened to receive the following
message from Brian Thompson, Tuesday morning shortly after I returned
from coffee. He wrote: >>> Hi Gary, sorry to add to your news today but
wanted to inform you of the passing of Ardell Fortier. He was rushed
from Graftons hospital to Fargo Meritcare where he passed away last
nite. Even the tough old birds fly home eventually! Brian thompson <<<
Thank you so much for caring and sharing Brian. Pat and I, along with my
family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and Kim, and
also to the entire Fortier family.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
The Gazette work 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, September 26, 2006
September 26, 2006 - Tuesday
----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by Ricardo "Dick" Escobar.
----------------------
The current temperature is 50 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 66/40
Normal H/L temp for this date is 65/41
The fancy electronic moisture meter outside registered .06 rain
overnight.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
It's this time of year, I think, that our trees display their greatest
splendor. A drive down Griggs, Kittson, Western and McHugh Avenues
during a sunny afternoon affords us a most fabulous array of color and
home town charm.
Throughout "our" little community, numerous trees (specimens), and
shrubs cast the spell of fall beauty. It pleases me to know that I
personally planted many of them, and, that most of the mature specimens
in the area displaying their elegant shapes and color were purchased
and/or planted by a member of the W.A. Moe, Grafton Floral and Nursery
organization.
It is, without question, this time of year that Grafton Floral and
Nursery's efforts over the past 60 years of continuous year-round
operation can truly be realized and appreciated.
---------------------
Christopher Larson sent the following note.
Subject: GHS Far Off Broadway
Hi Gary, on behalf of the "prop" department at Grafton High School's
FOB production of "Hello Dolly", I am writing to the Gazette to ask if
anybody out there would be willing to lend props for the play. There are
quite frankly just too many to list here. If you would like to help out
by lending props, please get in touch with myself by e-mail
(Christopher.J.Larson.1@sendit.nodak.edu)! Thank you all for your
continuing support of the FOB program in Grafton High School.
Thanks, Chris <<< Not knowing, specifically, the kinds of "props"
required, may give some reason to hesitate to respond. I am also
hesitant to give out "members" e-mail addresses, although in this case
it appears that Chris prefers I do.
-----------------------
I think it's a fair statement to say that Pat and I are PROUD
grandparents, every day of the year. Then of course there are those days
we are "even prouder" (gosh I hope that's a real word). Anyway, Bev
Demers sent the following note last Saturday >>> Subject:
Congratulations
Congratulations Grandpa Gary and Grandma Patty on your granddaughter's
nomination to the Grafton High School Royal Court!! What an honor for
Jeni to be selected by her peers for such an honor. You must and
should be very proud!!
Bev <<< Of course, we were not home to receive it in a timely
fashion. Monday, I decided I should hold off any serious comments until
I could gather even more facts. After sending out Mondays Gazette
(without mention of Jennies accomplishments) I received the following
note from Bev. She wrote: Gary,
I guess I know where Wendy gets her modesty from. YOU! I can't believe
you didn't include something about Grafton's Homecoming in today's
Gazette. If Grandma and Grandpa can't brag about their beautiful
granddaughter, who can? You should all be very proud of Jeni. She truly
is a beautiful soul.
Bev <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Bev. Jeni truly is a
beautiful young lady. One that makes her grandmother and me very proud.
In my defense, however, I haven't written anything about the designates
to the Royal Court, simply because I haven't received the entire list. I
can, and will however, share the following note that relates to the
subject at hand.
++++
>>> Hi Gary, I was pleasantly surprised when I drove to work those Sand
Ranchers must have thought G.F. needed a break, gas was $2.07 at the
pump here, maybe it will trickle down (or should I say up) to Grafton,
hopefully before I fill up this week. Hey, did you hear my nephew Jacob
Houska (a summer employee of Sweet Delights) was voted to be on the Home
Coming court we're all so proud of him, it sounds like a great group of
kids will be in the running....I love getting the Gazette, keep it up.
Mary LaHaise <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Mary. I should
add, that Mary called later and said that gas in the big city to the
north has since dropped another nickel to $2.02. Also, for those not
aware. Sweet Delights is the candy and confection operation run by our
Son-in-law and daughter, David and Kelly. Already, many malls,
(including Columbia Mall, West Acres and the Mall of America)
restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, etc, etc across the
entire country feature Sweet Delights candy products.
------------------------
Speaking of kids and things they can do. I received the following note
from Tanna at Parks and Recreation. She wrote: >>>
Mr. Moe:
I'm writing on behalf of the Grafton Hockey Association. Every year we
have a major fundraiser by selling tickets and giving away HUGE prizes
(Harley, washer/dryer, groceries, snowblowers, etc... MAJOR PRIZES)...
we'd like to get the word out to everybody who's been associated with
Grafton and Grafton Hockey. We sell tickets and at the end of the hockey
season we draw for about $100,000 in prizes.
Would it be possible that you would be willing to share your email
addresses with us - to be used solely for this purpose for providing
ticket info/fundraising info for Grafton Youth Hockey fundraising
project?
I know your nephew, Casey Moe, is involved in hockey and it's possible
you purchased a ticket for this last year.
We appreciate any assistance you could give us. Thank you.
Tanna
Grafton Youth Hockey Association <<<
Thanks for thinking of me Tanna. I am extremely protective of "our"
membership list, and couldn't even consider it being "used by anyone
else". I would, however, be willing to do as I have in the passed. That
being to "remind" our members of various important functions, and, if
they deem proper. I would act as the middleman, so to speak, as I have
done in the past.
-------------------------
A number of years ago, while Pat and I were driving around town. I
noticed everytime we past by a certain house on Hill Avenue. That person
would smile and wave. The kind of smile and wave one would use towards
someone you really knew and cared about. Shortly thereafter, every time
we would go for a ride. We would make a special effort to go by the
little pink house on Hill Avenue to smile and wave at our newfound
friend. No matter where we would see him, he would smile and wave.
For those of you that remember Grafton geographically. The little pink
house, that once belonged to Eleanor and Gene Swartz stands directly
accross the street from the old Deacones Hospital. I can't remember
driving down mainstreet and not seeing that friendly gentlman smiling
and waving as we passed by.
It is for those reasons that Pat and I are deeply saddened to share the
following.
Ricardo "Dick" Escobar
(March 15, 1938 - September 22, 2006)
Ricardo "Dick" Escobar, 68, of Grafton, North Dakota died Friday,
September 22, 2006 at Unity Medical Center in Grafton.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at St. John
The Evangelist Catholic Church in Grafton with burial in St. John's
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Barnes Family Funeral Service,
Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel on Monday from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm with at
7:30 pm Prayer Service and one hour prior to services in the church.
Ricardo Escobar was born March 15, 1938 in Winter Haven, Texas the son
of Nicholas and Angela (Renteria) Escobar. Through out his childhood he
migrated to North Dakota where they worked for area farmers. On March 5,
1957 he was united in marriage to Delia Uballe at Carrizo Springs,
Texas. They made their home in Carrizo Springs where he worked at the T.
J. Rowe Packing Plant in the winters and then for area farmers during
the summers in Auburn and St. Thomas, North Dakota. In 1975 they moved
to North Dakota and settled near St. Thomas and then moved to Grafton in
1986. He retired in 1994. He was a member of St. John The Evangelist
Catholic Church. Dick enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, loud music,
going to the casino and walking with his "best friend". His greatest joy
was his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Delia; children: Jesse (Marlys)
Escobar of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Anna (Ramiro) Salazar of Grafton,
North Dakota, Mary Escobar of Grafton, North Dakota, Annette (Erling
"Yogi") Skaro of Grafton, North Dakota and Debra (Shane) Miller of
Grafton, North Dakota; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild;
brothers: Jose Luis (Aurora) Escobar of Sunnyside, Washington and Ernie
(Rosa) Aguilar of Grafton, North Dakota; sister: Marie (Gabriel) Rubio
of Carrizo Springs, Texas; sister-in-law: Juanita (Adolfo) Flores of
Grafton, North Dakota; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was
preceded in death by his parents; sister: Rosa Gonzales and nephews,
Nicholas Rubio and Ronald Rubio. The Barnes Family Funeral Service,
Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel of Grafton is assisting the family with
arrangements.
>>> Unfortunately, it wasn't until I was made aware of his passing
that I learned of so many of Ricardo's virtues. He was a man that made
people smile, feel good about themselves and others. He carried his
pride, outside, where the whole world could see and appreciate it. He
was a humble man, willing to share his being with anyone that could
accept it. Some might have called Ricardo a migrant. I prefer to regard
him as a God fearing individule going where he needed, when he needed,
to raise and feed his family.
Pat and I will miss his friendly smile and his hearty wave as we pass
by. We will miss Ricardo to be sure. One thing is for certain. We will
never forget Ricardo "Dick" Escobar. He will leave this world a better
place. Can anyone ask for more?
Go in peace my fine friend, I know the Lord will use you wisely.
Sincerely, Gary & Patti Moe and family.
--------------------
Welcome Jim and Vicky it's great to have you back in the Gazette
family again. We also welcome Louis Kadlec to our midst.
---------------------
This weeks Firefighters Calendar Draw winners are:
9/25 Lori Schwandt $20
9/26 Dion Anderson $20
9/27 Geneva Lopez $20
9/28 Michael Blevins $20
9/29 Tom LaHaise * $20
9/30 Tony Badolato $20
10/1 Don Hutson * $20
Congratulations to all of this weeks 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.
Todays Gazette is brought to you by Ricardo "Dick" Escobar.
----------------------
The current temperature is 50 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 66/40
Normal H/L temp for this date is 65/41
The fancy electronic moisture meter outside registered .06 rain
overnight.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
------------------------
It's this time of year, I think, that our trees display their greatest
splendor. A drive down Griggs, Kittson, Western and McHugh Avenues
during a sunny afternoon affords us a most fabulous array of color and
home town charm.
Throughout "our" little community, numerous trees (specimens), and
shrubs cast the spell of fall beauty. It pleases me to know that I
personally planted many of them, and, that most of the mature specimens
in the area displaying their elegant shapes and color were purchased
and/or planted by a member of the W.A. Moe, Grafton Floral and Nursery
organization.
It is, without question, this time of year that Grafton Floral and
Nursery's efforts over the past 60 years of continuous year-round
operation can truly be realized and appreciated.
---------------------
Christopher Larson sent the following note.
Subject: GHS Far Off Broadway
Hi Gary, on behalf of the "prop" department at Grafton High School's
FOB production of "Hello Dolly", I am writing to the Gazette to ask if
anybody out there would be willing to lend props for the play. There are
quite frankly just too many to list here. If you would like to help out
by lending props, please get in touch with myself by e-mail
(Christopher.J.Larson.1@sendit.nodak.edu)! Thank you all for your
continuing support of the FOB program in Grafton High School.
Thanks, Chris <<< Not knowing, specifically, the kinds of "props"
required, may give some reason to hesitate to respond. I am also
hesitant to give out "members" e-mail addresses, although in this case
it appears that Chris prefers I do.
-----------------------
I think it's a fair statement to say that Pat and I are PROUD
grandparents, every day of the year. Then of course there are those days
we are "even prouder" (gosh I hope that's a real word). Anyway, Bev
Demers sent the following note last Saturday >>> Subject:
Congratulations
Congratulations Grandpa Gary and Grandma Patty on your granddaughter's
nomination to the Grafton High School Royal Court!! What an honor for
Jeni to be selected by her peers for such an honor. You must and
should be very proud!!
Bev <<< Of course, we were not home to receive it in a timely
fashion. Monday, I decided I should hold off any serious comments until
I could gather even more facts. After sending out Mondays Gazette
(without mention of Jennies accomplishments) I received the following
note from Bev. She wrote: Gary,
I guess I know where Wendy gets her modesty from. YOU! I can't believe
you didn't include something about Grafton's Homecoming in today's
Gazette. If Grandma and Grandpa can't brag about their beautiful
granddaughter, who can? You should all be very proud of Jeni. She truly
is a beautiful soul.
Bev <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Bev. Jeni truly is a
beautiful young lady. One that makes her grandmother and me very proud.
In my defense, however, I haven't written anything about the designates
to the Royal Court, simply because I haven't received the entire list. I
can, and will however, share the following note that relates to the
subject at hand.
++++
>>> Hi Gary, I was pleasantly surprised when I drove to work those Sand
Ranchers must have thought G.F. needed a break, gas was $2.07 at the
pump here, maybe it will trickle down (or should I say up) to Grafton,
hopefully before I fill up this week. Hey, did you hear my nephew Jacob
Houska (a summer employee of Sweet Delights) was voted to be on the Home
Coming court we're all so proud of him, it sounds like a great group of
kids will be in the running....I love getting the Gazette, keep it up.
Mary LaHaise <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Mary. I should
add, that Mary called later and said that gas in the big city to the
north has since dropped another nickel to $2.02. Also, for those not
aware. Sweet Delights is the candy and confection operation run by our
Son-in-law and daughter, David and Kelly. Already, many malls,
(including Columbia Mall, West Acres and the Mall of America)
restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, etc, etc across the
entire country feature Sweet Delights candy products.
------------------------
Speaking of kids and things they can do. I received the following note
from Tanna at Parks and Recreation. She wrote: >>>
Mr. Moe:
I'm writing on behalf of the Grafton Hockey Association. Every year we
have a major fundraiser by selling tickets and giving away HUGE prizes
(Harley, washer/dryer, groceries, snowblowers, etc... MAJOR PRIZES)...
we'd like to get the word out to everybody who's been associated with
Grafton and Grafton Hockey. We sell tickets and at the end of the hockey
season we draw for about $100,000 in prizes.
Would it be possible that you would be willing to share your email
addresses with us - to be used solely for this purpose for providing
ticket info/fundraising info for Grafton Youth Hockey fundraising
project?
I know your nephew, Casey Moe, is involved in hockey and it's possible
you purchased a ticket for this last year.
We appreciate any assistance you could give us. Thank you.
Tanna
Grafton Youth Hockey Association <<<
Thanks for thinking of me Tanna. I am extremely protective of "our"
membership list, and couldn't even consider it being "used by anyone
else". I would, however, be willing to do as I have in the passed. That
being to "remind" our members of various important functions, and, if
they deem proper. I would act as the middleman, so to speak, as I have
done in the past.
-------------------------
A number of years ago, while Pat and I were driving around town. I
noticed everytime we past by a certain house on Hill Avenue. That person
would smile and wave. The kind of smile and wave one would use towards
someone you really knew and cared about. Shortly thereafter, every time
we would go for a ride. We would make a special effort to go by the
little pink house on Hill Avenue to smile and wave at our newfound
friend. No matter where we would see him, he would smile and wave.
For those of you that remember Grafton geographically. The little pink
house, that once belonged to Eleanor and Gene Swartz stands directly
accross the street from the old Deacones Hospital. I can't remember
driving down mainstreet and not seeing that friendly gentlman smiling
and waving as we passed by.
It is for those reasons that Pat and I are deeply saddened to share the
following.
Ricardo "Dick" Escobar
(March 15, 1938 - September 22, 2006)
Ricardo "Dick" Escobar, 68, of Grafton, North Dakota died Friday,
September 22, 2006 at Unity Medical Center in Grafton.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at St. John
The Evangelist Catholic Church in Grafton with burial in St. John's
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Barnes Family Funeral Service,
Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel on Monday from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm with at
7:30 pm Prayer Service and one hour prior to services in the church.
Ricardo Escobar was born March 15, 1938 in Winter Haven, Texas the son
of Nicholas and Angela (Renteria) Escobar. Through out his childhood he
migrated to North Dakota where they worked for area farmers. On March 5,
1957 he was united in marriage to Delia Uballe at Carrizo Springs,
Texas. They made their home in Carrizo Springs where he worked at the T.
J. Rowe Packing Plant in the winters and then for area farmers during
the summers in Auburn and St. Thomas, North Dakota. In 1975 they moved
to North Dakota and settled near St. Thomas and then moved to Grafton in
1986. He retired in 1994. He was a member of St. John The Evangelist
Catholic Church. Dick enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, loud music,
going to the casino and walking with his "best friend". His greatest joy
was his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Delia; children: Jesse (Marlys)
Escobar of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Anna (Ramiro) Salazar of Grafton,
North Dakota, Mary Escobar of Grafton, North Dakota, Annette (Erling
"Yogi") Skaro of Grafton, North Dakota and Debra (Shane) Miller of
Grafton, North Dakota; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild;
brothers: Jose Luis (Aurora) Escobar of Sunnyside, Washington and Ernie
(Rosa) Aguilar of Grafton, North Dakota; sister: Marie (Gabriel) Rubio
of Carrizo Springs, Texas; sister-in-law: Juanita (Adolfo) Flores of
Grafton, North Dakota; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was
preceded in death by his parents; sister: Rosa Gonzales and nephews,
Nicholas Rubio and Ronald Rubio. The Barnes Family Funeral Service,
Henriksen-Kamrowski Chapel of Grafton is assisting the family with
arrangements.
>>> Unfortunately, it wasn't until I was made aware of his passing
that I learned of so many of Ricardo's virtues. He was a man that made
people smile, feel good about themselves and others. He carried his
pride, outside, where the whole world could see and appreciate it. He
was a humble man, willing to share his being with anyone that could
accept it. Some might have called Ricardo a migrant. I prefer to regard
him as a God fearing individule going where he needed, when he needed,
to raise and feed his family.
Pat and I will miss his friendly smile and his hearty wave as we pass
by. We will miss Ricardo to be sure. One thing is for certain. We will
never forget Ricardo "Dick" Escobar. He will leave this world a better
place. Can anyone ask for more?
Go in peace my fine friend, I know the Lord will use you wisely.
Sincerely, Gary & Patti Moe and family.
--------------------
Welcome Jim and Vicky it's great to have you back in the Gazette
family again. We also welcome Louis Kadlec to our midst.
---------------------
This weeks Firefighters Calendar Draw winners are:
9/25 Lori Schwandt $20
9/26 Dion Anderson $20
9/27 Geneva Lopez $20
9/28 Michael Blevins $20
9/29 Tom LaHaise * $20
9/30 Tony Badolato $20
10/1 Don Hutson * $20
Congratulations to all of this weeks 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, September 25, 2006
September 25, 2006 - Monday
----------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by the KINDNESS Animal Hospital
----------------------
The current temperature is 56 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 68/43
Normal H/L temp for this date is 66/41
This is the first day,.. of the rest of your life.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
It looks like dropping the profanity quote was a bad idea. Tom wrote:
>>> Gary
I had a teacher in the old Grafton school that had a quote on the
subject of Profanity. He said "Profanity is used by people that have a
limited knowledge of the English language"
Next I don't know what the price of gas is in Grafton but in Spokane
it is still about $3.00 a gallon. My son is in Kentucky and he said the
price is $2.16. What is the price in Grafton?
Your doing a great job with the gazette. Keep it up.
Tom Hart <<< Thanks Tom. The sand ranchers are forcing local
"retailers" to charge $2.30 here.
-- Kaye sent the next note that also includes the mention of profanity.
She wrote: >>> Hi Gary, Thanks to Scott Hove for his great
quote,"You're building a great community online because of a great
community offline {Grafton!]" Just received the Alumni News, and if
there is any doubt about Grafton being a great community, just look at
the numbers that return each June. We were PRIVILEGED to grow up in
Grafton, and I'm willing to bet that most of us will always consider it
"HOME". As for the profanity thing—keep it up—wish there were a way
of letting the movie industry know that they CAN make decent movies
without 500 F words!! Grafton lost one of their fine citizens last
week-Louise Dusek, wife of Ben and mother of Jim, John, Tim, Barb,
Susie, Jan and Grace. Louise was a wonderful example of Grafton's
finest. Did you get the boat out??? K
Thanks a million Kaye. Your also right about "our" great little community, AND, your
description of Louise Dusek is right on track as well. As for the boat.
Yes it is back on land for the winter, with special thanks to the
Arnesen's for all there help in that regard. I might also add that the
last day of fishing (and catching) was fantastic as well.
Speaking of Rocky Point. Rick and Diane Odegard are "Rocky Point"
residents as well. I am pleased that Diane shared the following with us.
She wrote: Thanks 4 the note Gary! You are right, there is a lot of
"babble"!!! Reminds me of what my home town paper, The Berthold Tribune,
once was. It (and you) got everyone caught up on everyone elses going
ons and then some!! Sorry to say we may not be at the lake for your last
Hurrah weekend as we are going to "Why Not Minot" for a celebration of
Grandma Tutse life... She passed away last Thursday at 106 years old. I
can't image what changes that she saw ...having automobiles to carry you
to and fro (wouldn't have to go feed the horses every night), only
having a couple outfits back then and now days some have 50 times that,
even seasonal clothing and how many shoes do we each have now? All in
all she had a great life. She was a widow since 1954, and she said many
times "No one has turned my head since Rupert!" (But then she didn't
ever get to meet you Gary!!) She loved to play cards, Bingo, slots and
to travel. And when we get together in Minot with relatives and friends
we will remember the "Large Times" we had with Grandma Tutse'. I'm sure
there were some real hard times for her, but she didn't dwell on the bad
times, she made due with what she had at the time. I often said Grandma
could make a can of soup last for 2-3 meals as she was so thrifty. I
guess living through the depression she had to scrimp on alot of things.
And so we celebrate Grandma Tutse' on Saturday. Thanks for letting me
"babble" to you! (Boy this is my 1st time to babble to you on the
net!!!) Take care of yourself and look forward to hearing how fishing
was this coming weekend!! We'll catch up with you b4 the snow flys! As
ever DO <<< Thanks a million Diane, for sharing a bit of your world with
us.
+++++
Barbara, another "Rocky Point" resident shared this note. >>> Hi, I am
receiving the Gazette! Thanks! I just returned from hiking and camping
on the North Shore for a week. The weather was beautiful and the scenery
was awesome. It was a bit chilly in the tent by morning, but it warmed
up quickly. I'm glad my trip wasn't scheduled for this week! Barb H. <<<
Thanks Barb, for caring and sharing. I'm fascinated that a retired
teacher living in a beautiful lake home, finds hiking, by an even larger
lake, and, sleeping in a tent enjoyable. Then again, what do I know? My
ancestors rowed boats and wore hats with horns on then.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON,
AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM. <<< Thanks a million for caring and
sharing Dean.
I too, was humbled by this thought.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Our family was saddened to hear of the passing of Irene Nelson. Irene
was a super individual and a former Grafton Floral employee. Her nephew
David Hanson (also a former Grafton Floral staff member sent the
following. >>>
Hi Gary, Carol and I recently attended my aunt Irene Nelson's funeral
in Grafton and I just wanted to share, what a celebration it was. Irene
was a common person but had so many superior qualities. Pastor Pete at
Our Saviour's couldn't have done a finer job of sharing with us the kind
of person she was and he was right on. Pastor Wayne Stark also echoed
Pastor Pete's affirmation of Irene. I know alot of clergy that could
take lesson from small town, small church, clergy. The Barnes Funeral
Home (K&N in my days there) and, the church lunch were fantastic.The
flowers, which I know mostly came from Grafton Floral, were beautiful.
I'm glad to see Grafton Floral still produces an above quality product.
That whole experience was truly a celebration of Irene's life.
I just had to share. We miss both Irene and Melvin, but were
blessed to call them family.
David <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Dave.
---------------------
We are pleased to welcome Tim and Nancy Sevigny, David Rogalla, and
Arlen & Bobby Stewart to the Gazette family.
---------------------
The next Gazette will include a message from Tanna from Parks and
Recreation, and Chris Larson on some needs from the local FOB program.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
P.S.
It's always a good idea to make sure the plug is in the boat "before"
putting it in the water. Unfortunately, I think I forgot to take it out
when "we" took the boat out of the water. I would be so happy if someone
would be so kind.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Todays Gazette is brought to you by the KINDNESS Animal Hospital
----------------------
The current temperature is 56 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 68/43
Normal H/L temp for this date is 66/41
This is the first day,.. of the rest of your life.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
It looks like dropping the profanity quote was a bad idea. Tom wrote:
>>> Gary
I had a teacher in the old Grafton school that had a quote on the
subject of Profanity. He said "Profanity is used by people that have a
limited knowledge of the English language"
Next I don't know what the price of gas is in Grafton but in Spokane
it is still about $3.00 a gallon. My son is in Kentucky and he said the
price is $2.16. What is the price in Grafton?
Your doing a great job with the gazette. Keep it up.
Tom Hart <<< Thanks Tom. The sand ranchers are forcing local
"retailers" to charge $2.30 here.
-- Kaye sent the next note that also includes the mention of profanity.
She wrote: >>> Hi Gary, Thanks to Scott Hove for his great
quote,"You're building a great community online because of a great
community offline {Grafton!]" Just received the Alumni News, and if
there is any doubt about Grafton being a great community, just look at
the numbers that return each June. We were PRIVILEGED to grow up in
Grafton, and I'm willing to bet that most of us will always consider it
"HOME". As for the profanity thing—keep it up—wish there were a way
of letting the movie industry know that they CAN make decent movies
without 500 F words!! Grafton lost one of their fine citizens last
week-Louise Dusek, wife of Ben and mother of Jim, John, Tim, Barb,
Susie, Jan and Grace. Louise was a wonderful example of Grafton's
finest. Did you get the boat out??? K
Thanks a million Kaye. Your also right about "our" great little community, AND, your
description of Louise Dusek is right on track as well. As for the boat.
Yes it is back on land for the winter, with special thanks to the
Arnesen's for all there help in that regard. I might also add that the
last day of fishing (and catching) was fantastic as well.
Speaking of Rocky Point. Rick and Diane Odegard are "Rocky Point"
residents as well. I am pleased that Diane shared the following with us.
She wrote: Thanks 4 the note Gary! You are right, there is a lot of
"babble"!!! Reminds me of what my home town paper, The Berthold Tribune,
once was. It (and you) got everyone caught up on everyone elses going
ons and then some!! Sorry to say we may not be at the lake for your last
Hurrah weekend as we are going to "Why Not Minot" for a celebration of
Grandma Tutse life... She passed away last Thursday at 106 years old. I
can't image what changes that she saw ...having automobiles to carry you
to and fro (wouldn't have to go feed the horses every night), only
having a couple outfits back then and now days some have 50 times that,
even seasonal clothing and how many shoes do we each have now? All in
all she had a great life. She was a widow since 1954, and she said many
times "No one has turned my head since Rupert!" (But then she didn't
ever get to meet you Gary!!) She loved to play cards, Bingo, slots and
to travel. And when we get together in Minot with relatives and friends
we will remember the "Large Times" we had with Grandma Tutse'. I'm sure
there were some real hard times for her, but she didn't dwell on the bad
times, she made due with what she had at the time. I often said Grandma
could make a can of soup last for 2-3 meals as she was so thrifty. I
guess living through the depression she had to scrimp on alot of things.
And so we celebrate Grandma Tutse' on Saturday. Thanks for letting me
"babble" to you! (Boy this is my 1st time to babble to you on the
net!!!) Take care of yourself and look forward to hearing how fishing
was this coming weekend!! We'll catch up with you b4 the snow flys! As
ever DO <<< Thanks a million Diane, for sharing a bit of your world with
us.
+++++
Barbara, another "Rocky Point" resident shared this note. >>> Hi, I am
receiving the Gazette! Thanks! I just returned from hiking and camping
on the North Shore for a week. The weather was beautiful and the scenery
was awesome. It was a bit chilly in the tent by morning, but it warmed
up quickly. I'm glad my trip wasn't scheduled for this week! Barb H. <<<
Thanks Barb, for caring and sharing. I'm fascinated that a retired
teacher living in a beautiful lake home, finds hiking, by an even larger
lake, and, sleeping in a tent enjoyable. Then again, what do I know? My
ancestors rowed boats and wore hats with horns on then.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON,
AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM. <<< Thanks a million for caring and
sharing Dean.
I too, was humbled by this thought.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Our family was saddened to hear of the passing of Irene Nelson. Irene
was a super individual and a former Grafton Floral employee. Her nephew
David Hanson (also a former Grafton Floral staff member sent the
following. >>>
Hi Gary, Carol and I recently attended my aunt Irene Nelson's funeral
in Grafton and I just wanted to share, what a celebration it was. Irene
was a common person but had so many superior qualities. Pastor Pete at
Our Saviour's couldn't have done a finer job of sharing with us the kind
of person she was and he was right on. Pastor Wayne Stark also echoed
Pastor Pete's affirmation of Irene. I know alot of clergy that could
take lesson from small town, small church, clergy. The Barnes Funeral
Home (K&N in my days there) and, the church lunch were fantastic.The
flowers, which I know mostly came from Grafton Floral, were beautiful.
I'm glad to see Grafton Floral still produces an above quality product.
That whole experience was truly a celebration of Irene's life.
I just had to share. We miss both Irene and Melvin, but were
blessed to call them family.
David <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Dave.
---------------------
We are pleased to welcome Tim and Nancy Sevigny, David Rogalla, and
Arlen & Bobby Stewart to the Gazette family.
---------------------
The next Gazette will include a message from Tanna from Parks and
Recreation, and Chris Larson on some needs from the local FOB program.
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
P.S.
It's always a good idea to make sure the plug is in the boat "before"
putting it in the water. Unfortunately, I think I forgot to take it out
when "we" took the boat out of the water. I would be so happy if someone
would be so kind.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
Monday, September 18, 2006
September 18, 2006 - Monday
09/18/06 MONDAY
---------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by Carters,.. the "little" liver pills
people.
---------------------
The current temperature is 45 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 56/47
Normal H/L temp for this date is 68/43
It was to windy to pile rocks at the lake yesterday morning.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
As I sent out the last Gazette, Tuesday, Sept. 6, I decided it would,
"probably", be the last time I would use the profanity quote. As a
matter of fact, by Wednesday, I was almost certain I had "probably"
overworked it's usefulness. Then, on Thursday I was sitting minding my
own business,.. and a little bit of someone else's, when a reasonably
intelligent looking young man began speaking like a person with a mouth
full of barn yard animal excrement.
At first I wondered why, why was it necessary for him to start each
sentence with Ozzy Osborns favorite "F" word. A couple times he actually
used the "F-Bomb" three times in a row. Then, I wondered if, maybe, he
was afflicted with a stammer condition of some kind. Nope, after I ruled
that out, I could only conclude that, subconsciously,..... he wanted to
make us aware of his ignorance.
So,... I guess I'll continue to use the opening quote.
-----------------------
It has been awhile since the last Gazette, and, alot of water has
passed through the prop of the "old" walleye combine. Fishing has
continued super with catching almost as good. This month also contains
several very important dates. Jeff and Lonnie (Demester) Pederson's
daughters, Taylor and Jolee both celebrate the anniversary of their
birth this month. On the 7th, Margaret Demester (Ma) my mother-in-law
celebrated the anniversary of her birth for the 97th time. Ma, is a
fascinating individual and could easily pass for a lady several years
younger.
Speaking of birthdays. Micah James Arnesen was born last week, weighing
in at 8 pounds 2 ounces, and will join his parents Mark and Monique in
the south park at Rocky Point. I am also pleased to report I have
already had the honor of holding the cute little stinker.
It's already 12 years ago this month since Pat underwent cancer
surgery. I am most thankful to God and modern medicine she has enjoyed a
complete recovery.
Then too, the 22nd of this month marks the 19th anniversary of the
death of my father William (Bill) Moe.
---------------------
Although I received several "where have you been" notes in the past
several days, this is one of my favorites. >>>
Subject: miss you
We haven't received the "gazette" in a long time and miss hearing from
you.
Maybe you are fishing. Hope you haven't retired as editor!! I hope you
haven't taken us off your mailing list because we haven't been
contributing.
We so enjoy hearing whats happening in Grafton. Hope you and Patty are
well.
Your friend and former babysitter,
Duane Sondeland (and Bonnie) <<< Thanks a million for the wonderful
note Duane. One more week of walleye combining and "my" season will be
over.
And no Lee, it looks like we'll be going into the winter, once again,
with a "fishless freezer."
------------------------
Marlene sent the following. >>>
Gary,
Would you please add the following to your skeeterville…
Zion English Lutheran Church will be having their annual Salad
Luncheon on Thursday, September 21 from 11:00 – 1:30pm. The
donation is $7/plate. The Salad Luncheon is sponsored by the Lutheran
Women's Missionary League.
Thank you very much!
Marlene <<< Thank you Marlene. I hope your Luncheon is a resounding
success.
----------------------
The subscription department has been busy while I was gone. I hope I
have the correct "new" address for Bill and Pat Holt. The Allmaras'
should be receiving our babble starting today, as will the Buckhouse
household. Rick and Diane Odegard will soon learn the real meaning of
babble as well.
I hope I have the right letters in the right order so Dawn's inbox gets
the Gazette. And I'll take this opportunity to say "Hi" to Lowell &
Karen Efterfield. Lowell was kind enough to take me out "sailboat
fishing" the other day and it was a fantastic experience, to say the
least. Thanks a million Lowell.
---------------------
I still have some giant night crawlers left and it would be a shame
not to feed them to the walleyes. So,... I'll give them one last chance
this week. Plans are to pull the walleye combine out of the water this
coming weekend. I may need to garner the help of Eben and/or Micah's dad
for that process.
Did I mention that fishing this past Saturday was fantastic? Did I
mention the Ribeye steaks at Rock Harbor Lodge are equally so? If I
didn't, I did now.
-----------------------
Some have requested I "resend" the note Scott Hove sent the other day.
So I will.
He wrote: >>> Gary,
A couple of days ago you mentioned the "archives" at
www.NewsFromGrafton.com ... then I read about spam problems, etc.. So
that leads to a couple of things for your readers to keep in mind.
1) They can always read your writing at: www.NewsFromGrafton.com
2) If they want to find something specific there is a "search" ability
in the upper right hand corner. All they need to do is type in what they
are interested in ("potatoes" for example), click on "Search This Blog",
and then all the entries for it will pop up! This is especially helpful
if they want to find something about a particular person.
3) You are building a great community online because of a great
community offline (Grafton!).
Best,
Scott Hove
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
P.S.
It really does help, when "new" members let me know they are receiving
the Gazette.
Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they are,
before it's too late.
---------------------
Todays Gazette is brought to you by Carters,.. the "little" liver pills
people.
---------------------
The current temperature is 45 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 56/47
Normal H/L temp for this date is 68/43
It was to windy to pile rocks at the lake yesterday morning.
==================================
"Profanity makes ignorance audible."
==================================
L O C A L news & stuff,.. mostly stuff.
-----------------------
As I sent out the last Gazette, Tuesday, Sept. 6, I decided it would,
"probably", be the last time I would use the profanity quote. As a
matter of fact, by Wednesday, I was almost certain I had "probably"
overworked it's usefulness. Then, on Thursday I was sitting minding my
own business,.. and a little bit of someone else's, when a reasonably
intelligent looking young man began speaking like a person with a mouth
full of barn yard animal excrement.
At first I wondered why, why was it necessary for him to start each
sentence with Ozzy Osborns favorite "F" word. A couple times he actually
used the "F-Bomb" three times in a row. Then, I wondered if, maybe, he
was afflicted with a stammer condition of some kind. Nope, after I ruled
that out, I could only conclude that, subconsciously,..... he wanted to
make us aware of his ignorance.
So,... I guess I'll continue to use the opening quote.
-----------------------
It has been awhile since the last Gazette, and, alot of water has
passed through the prop of the "old" walleye combine. Fishing has
continued super with catching almost as good. This month also contains
several very important dates. Jeff and Lonnie (Demester) Pederson's
daughters, Taylor and Jolee both celebrate the anniversary of their
birth this month. On the 7th, Margaret Demester (Ma) my mother-in-law
celebrated the anniversary of her birth for the 97th time. Ma, is a
fascinating individual and could easily pass for a lady several years
younger.
Speaking of birthdays. Micah James Arnesen was born last week, weighing
in at 8 pounds 2 ounces, and will join his parents Mark and Monique in
the south park at Rocky Point. I am also pleased to report I have
already had the honor of holding the cute little stinker.
It's already 12 years ago this month since Pat underwent cancer
surgery. I am most thankful to God and modern medicine she has enjoyed a
complete recovery.
Then too, the 22nd of this month marks the 19th anniversary of the
death of my father William (Bill) Moe.
---------------------
Although I received several "where have you been" notes in the past
several days, this is one of my favorites. >>>
Subject: miss you
We haven't received the "gazette" in a long time and miss hearing from
you.
Maybe you are fishing. Hope you haven't retired as editor!! I hope you
haven't taken us off your mailing list because we haven't been
contributing.
We so enjoy hearing whats happening in Grafton. Hope you and Patty are
well.
Your friend and former babysitter,
Duane Sondeland (and Bonnie) <<< Thanks a million for the wonderful
note Duane. One more week of walleye combining and "my" season will be
over.
And no Lee, it looks like we'll be going into the winter, once again,
with a "fishless freezer."
------------------------
Marlene sent the following. >>>
Gary,
Would you please add the following to your skeeterville…
Zion English Lutheran Church will be having their annual Salad
Luncheon on Thursday, September 21 from 11:00 – 1:30pm. The
donation is $7/plate. The Salad Luncheon is sponsored by the Lutheran
Women's Missionary League.
Thank you very much!
Marlene <<< Thank you Marlene. I hope your Luncheon is a resounding
success.
----------------------
The subscription department has been busy while I was gone. I hope I
have the correct "new" address for Bill and Pat Holt. The Allmaras'
should be receiving our babble starting today, as will the Buckhouse
household. Rick and Diane Odegard will soon learn the real meaning of
babble as well.
I hope I have the right letters in the right order so Dawn's inbox gets
the Gazette. And I'll take this opportunity to say "Hi" to Lowell &
Karen Efterfield. Lowell was kind enough to take me out "sailboat
fishing" the other day and it was a fantastic experience, to say the
least. Thanks a million Lowell.
---------------------
I still have some giant night crawlers left and it would be a shame
not to feed them to the walleyes. So,... I'll give them one last chance
this week. Plans are to pull the walleye combine out of the water this
coming weekend. I may need to garner the help of Eben and/or Micah's dad
for that process.
Did I mention that fishing this past Saturday was fantastic? Did I
mention the Ribeye steaks at Rock Harbor Lodge are equally so? If I
didn't, I did now.
-----------------------
Some have requested I "resend" the note Scott Hove sent the other day.
So I will.
He wrote: >>> Gary,
A couple of days ago you mentioned the "archives" at
www.NewsFromGrafton.com ... then I read about spam problems, etc.. So
that leads to a couple of things for your readers to keep in mind.
1) They can always read your writing at: www.NewsFromGrafton.com
2) If they want to find something specific there is a "search" ability
in the upper right hand corner. All they need to do is type in what they
are interested in ("potatoes" for example), click on "Search This Blog",
and then all the entries for it will pop up! This is especially helpful
if they want to find something about a particular person.
3) You are building a great community online because of a great
community offline (Grafton!).
Best,
Scott Hove
==================================
GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
==================================
P.S.
It really does help, when "new" members let me know they are receiving
the Gazette.
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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