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Granville Gazette

May 2008 #67

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May flowers are opening for Mother's Day May 11, and to remember our brave heros on Memorial Day, May 26. The month of May also observes
the National Day of Prayer May 3, Cinco de Mayo May 5, and Armed Forces Day May 17.

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THEY'RE COMIN' HOME!!

GRANVILLE AMERICAN LEGION
POST 155 RAFFLE

North Dakota Army National Guard Emblem

THE 164 TH NATIONAL GUARD UNIT IS ON THE WAY HOME. NO DATES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED, BUT PARENTS HAVE SAID THEY ARE ON THEIR WAY HOME.

SOME MEMBERS OF THE 164 TH ARE PATRICK AND BECKY (LARSON) HOGLUND, TRAVIS CLARK, BRANDEN ENANDER, DAVID ABERNATHY, KRISTY (KAYLOR) DUMP, AND DALE JARVY.

THESE FINE YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE BEEN OVER IN IRAQ FOR AMOST A YEAR AND HAVE FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY.

WELCOME HOME!!!

ALSO WELCOME TO

CHRIS MERCER WHO IS ALREADY HOME!

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Original Hope Congregational Church in Granville
ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP NIGHT

BY THE CONGEGATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCIETY

WED. MAY 7 TH AT 7:30PM

PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED BY MARGI COXWELL, A PROFESSOR FROM MSU. THE TITLE OF HER PRESENTATION IS "THE MAGIC OF A STORY"

THE TGU GRANVILLE MUSIC DEPARTMENT WILL ALSO BE PART OF THE EVENINGS ENTERTAINMENT

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

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Memorial Day Dinner, Monday,

May 26th, 11:30 a.m.
Homemade Chicken and Noodle Casserole, Calico Beans,
Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Buns and Dessert

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

MAY 11 TH

GRANVILLE AMERICAN LEGION POST 155 RAFFLE

15 PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY

* CASH * HOTEL STAY *

* FAIR TICKETS * 25 LBS OF BEEF *

* GIFT CERTIFICATES *

* TAXIDERMY SERVICES *

* APPLE TREE * TOOL SET *

* MANY OTHER GREAT PRIZES *

TICKETS ARE $2 EACH OR 3 FOR $5

DRAWING WILL BE HELD

JUNE 3 RD, 2008

NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN

PROCEEDS TO GO TO SUMMER YOUTH ROGRAM 

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BITS & PIECES:

* CITY COUNCIL –MAY 5 TH AT 7PM

*AMERICAN LEGION –MAY 6 TH AT 8PM

*JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET MAY 6 TH

*FOOD PANTRY – MAY 7 TH

*SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION – MAY 8 TH

*SPORTS BANQUET – 10 TH

*MOTHERS DAY – MAY 11 TH

*COMMUNITY BETTERMENT MEETING

MAY 19 TH - 8:15AM AT THE DINER

*EDC MEETING – 8PM AT THE CITY OFFICE

*LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – MAY 21 ST

*ARBOR DAY – MAY 24 TH

MEET AT THE PARK AT 9AM

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

*TGU GRANVILLE GRADUATION –

MAY 25 T AT 3PM

*MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES –

MAY 26 TH AT 11AM

*FIREMANS – MAY 20 TH AT 8PM

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YOU ARE INVITED

TO A BRIDAL SHOWER FOR ALESHA GENRE ON SATURDAY MAY 17 TH AT 2PM FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH BASEMENT
ALESHA AND LANCE JOHNSON WILL BE MARRIED ON JUNE 7 TH IN GRANVILLE.
THEY ARE REGISTERED AT TARGET

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PLEASE READ!!

IT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU!!

The 1993 Legislative Session allowed counties to conduct Mail Ballot Primary Elections and the 2007 Legislative Session extended that option to the General Elections.

The McHenry County Commissioners have opted to hold the upcoming Primary and General elections by mail, which in essence, means that all voters will be voting absentee.

There are several objectives to this decision. The main objective is the cost savings in holding the election in the way of reducing the cost of programming and maintaining eight election machines, eight Auto Marks, eight voting locations and a substantial reduction in the number of poll workers for training and Election Day. The cost savings will not hinder the convenience of voting, as all voters will have the opportunity to vote in the comforts of their home, taking time to thoroughly study the ballot before making their final decisions.

Beginning in April, all residents of McHenry County should receive a notice of the Vote by Mail (VBM) election process in the mail, which was sent out by the Secretary of State’s Office. The week of April 28 th, those residents who voted in either the 2004 or 2006 General Elections will be sent a ballot application request form from the County Auditor’s office, which will need to be completed and returned in order to receive a ballot. They will then be sent a ballot along with voting instructions, a secrecy sleeve and a return envelope. The ballot must be postmarked no later than the day before the election. If you choose not to VBM, you will be given the opportunity to vote in the traditional manner at the county courthouse in Towner on Election Day.

For those residents who did not receive a ballot application request during the week of April 28 th, applications can be obtained by contacting the County Auditor’s office or on the Secretary of State’s webpage.

If the 53 counties in the State, 22 will be conducting VBM elections this year. Adams County has been conducting their Primary Elections since the law allowed that option in the 1993 Legislative Session, with very good success. All indications show that a VBM election should increase the voter turnout, which is a primary objective of all elections.

If you have any questions or concerns about the VBM process, please don’t hesitate to call the McHenry County Auditor’s office.

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

I AM RUNNING FOR THE "AT LARGE" POSITION ON THE TGU SCHOOL BOARD. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE ON MAY 8 TH, 2008. OUR KIDS ARE OUR FUTURE!!
NANCY SMETTE
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GRANVILLE FARMERS MARKET TO START JULY 11, 2008 THE GRANVILLE FARMERS MARKET WILL BEGIN FRIDAY, JULY 11 TH AT 5PM AND WILL CONTINUE EVERY FRIDAY UNTIL FREEZE-UP. VENDERS OF ALL VARIETY ARE ENCOURANGE TO PARTICIPATE; INCLUDING HOME BAKED GOODS AND GARDEN PRODUCE OF ALL KINDS.
THE GRANVILLE MARKET WILL BE PART OF THE NORTH DAKOTA PRAIRIE FARMERS MARKET NETWORK. FOR ONLY $15, MEMBERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE 8 MARKETS OF THE REGION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE GRANVILLE FARMERS MARKET, PLEASE CONTACT MARIA EFFERTZ HANSON AT 701-626-2551 OR GO TO:

www.northprairiefarmersmarket.com

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*SENIOR CORNER*

*SENIOR CITIZENS BUSINESS MEETING MAY 1 ST – 1PM

*SENIOR CITIZENS SOCIAL MEETING MAY 26 TH *BIRTHDAY PARTY MAY 20 TH AT 2PM WITH A POT LUCK SUPPER THE CARD PARTY HELD BY THE SENIOR CITIZENS ON APRIL 29 TH WAS ATTENDED BY ABOUT 50 PEOPLE. EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME. THE 5Olbs OF MEAT WAS WON BY MARIA EFFERTZ HANSON OF VELVA. CONGRATULATIONS!

ON APRIL 28 TH THE SENIORS HELD THEIR SOCIAL MEETING AND THE GRANVILLE KINDERGARDEN ENTERTAINED THEM WITH SONGS. EVERYONE REALLY ENJOYED IT! THANK YOU TO THE KINDERGARDEN CLASS AND THEIR TEACHER.

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 I went into the gas station today and asked for five dollars worth of gas.....  
 The clerk farted and gave me a receipt.

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BUFFALO SUPPER
THE MASON'S ANNUAL BUFFALO SUPPER AND LITTLE LAS VEGAS NIGHT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. MARY BOUTILIER WON A NEW TV. WAYNE SHIPMAN WON THE RIFLE. THE WINNERS OF THE FIVE $25 DOOR PRIZES WERE: NANCY WERLE, CALVIN MEDLER, DELANO DRADER, PHILLIP BRUMMOND, AND ARCHIE NELSON.
 

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*CHURCH NEWS*
BACCALAUREATE FOR TGU SENIORS WILL BE HELD AT FLC ON MAY 7 TH AT 6:30 PM. ALL SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

HOPE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
SERVICES HELD EVERY SUNDAY AT 9AM
PASTOR FRANK PICARD
BIBLE STUDY – MAY 1 TH AT 2PM
WOMENS SOCIETY – MAY 11 TH AFTER THE CHURCH SERVICE  

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
PASTOR MARY MISKA
SERVICES HELD EVERY SUNDAY AT 11AM
LADIES AID – MAY 8 TH AT 2PM
SENIOR AND CONFIRMENTS BANQUET
MAY 14 TH 

NORWICH LUTHERAN CHURCH
PASTOR MARY MISKA
SERVICES HELD EVERY SUNDAY AT 9AM
LADIES AID - MAY 1 ST AT 2PM

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*WEDDINGS*

ALESHA GENRE AND LANCE JOHNSON WILL BE MARRIED JUNE 7 TH, 2008 IN GRANVILLE. ALESHA IS THE DAUGHTER OF MARK AND DENISE GENRE OF TOWNER. LANCE IS THE SON OF LARRY AND LIZ JOHNSON OF GRANVILLE AND THE SON OF THE LATE DARLENE JOHNSON.

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KERRY GOTVASLEE AND LEANNE GERE WILL BE MARRIED ON SATUDAY JUNE 14 TH IN BISMARCK. KERRY IS THE SON OF KENNY GOTVASLEE AND LAURIE AND BRIAN GOTVASLEE, ALL OF GRANVILLE 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH THESE COUPLES!!!

 

FROM THE PASTORS WINDOW

Recently I have been observing some strange habits that I have. Each of us do things out of habit often without asking why, you know, like putting the fork on the left side of the plate when one sets the table. We do it knowing that as soon as we begin eating it's going to get moved to the right side, unless of course you are like me and are left handed. Long ago I got in the habit of taking the keys out of my car whenever I stop, except when I lock them in the car. I do that to avoid having the car stolen or forgetting and locking the doors with the keys in it. Recently I was at the funeral home and wondered if I couldn't skip the ritual here, who would steal my car at a funeral home. A few days later I asked myself the same question at the nursing home, who here would steal my car? The likelihood of the residence of either place running away with my car is most doubtful yet I still took my keys out. Is that not the way it is with habits, good and bad, we just keep doing them no matter what? Spiritual habits can and should be that engrained as well. Beginning and ending our day with prayer in which we give thanks and glory to God, prayer before meals and dedicating our day to God are all spiritual habits that make a difference in our lives. The largest spiritual discipline to get into the habit of is keeping the Sabbath. So many people have gotten out of the habit of Sunday worship. Sabbath keeping gets us back into God's rhythm, as a child of God that is where we belong. If you have gotten out of the habit of prayer and Sabbath keeping work your way back, you will be glad you did. May you think about it every time you take the keys out of your vehicle.                                               Peace and grace, Pastor Frank

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*THANK YOU*

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED AND SENT CARDS FOR OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY. IT WAS A MOST ENJOYABLE DAY SHARED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SPECIAL THANKS TO DARLENE'S FAMILY FOR ARRANGING THE WHOLE CELEBRATION!

DARLENE SWALLERS, GRANVILLE

ARLENE AAENSON, WINTHROP, WA

"THE KINGSLEY TWINS"

 

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A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO A WONDERFUL LADY

 

THIS POEM WAS WRITTEN BY

HALEY ULLAND IN HONOR OF HER GRANDMOTHER, CHARLENE ULLAND, WHO PASSED AWAY ON JAN. 22, 2004

HALEY WROTE IT IN HONOR OF HER GRANDMOTHERS BIRTHDAY MAY 19 TH.

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"THE BEST GRANDMOTHER"

 

WHEN I LOOK UP IN THE SKY

ALL I CAN SEE IS YOUR EYES.

I TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT YOU,

BUT YOU KNOW THAT IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO DO.

AND SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE BREAKING DOWN, AND I WANT TO CRY.

THAT'S WHEN I START TO FEEL LIKE I WANT TO END MY LIFE.

THEN I LOOK UP AT MY WALL AND WHAT DO I SEE?

I SEE A PICTURE OF YOU LOOKING DOWN AT ME.

SO I LAUGH AND I SMILE BECAUSE I KNOW THAT IS A SIGN

THAT YOU WILL BE RIGHT BESIDE ME THE REST OF MY LIFE.

AND I KNOW MOURNING IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO,

SO I BOW MY HEAD AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL BE GOOD TO YOU.

PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THEIR GRANDMAS, BUT TO ME IT DOESN'T BOTHER,

BECAUSE I KNOW I HAVE THE BEST GRANDMOTHER.

 

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*THANK YOU*

THANK YOU TO MIKE AND PAULINE MITZEL FOR THE SET OF KNIVES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER.

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THE DIRECTORS OF THE GRANVILLE CHESS PLAYERS WISH TO EXPRESS PUBLIC THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR SUPPORTING WHAT ESSENTIALLY IS A COMMUNITY UNDERTAKING. INITIALLY FORMED TO PROMOTE INTELLECTUAL EXERCISE AS AN ENJOYABLE PAST TIME FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE, IT HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ADULT MEMBERSHIP AND MENTORING.

THANK YOU TO:

*MEMORIAL DINER*

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THANK YOU TO: [continued from 1st column]

*VERENDRYE ELECTIC*DK SERVICE*

*NIELSON ROOFING*

*JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION*

*GRANVILLE GAZETTE*

*COZY COTTAGE*PFEIFER CONSTRUCTION*

*WELLS FARGO BANK-MINOT*

*ZIMBLEMANS GIFTS*

*TYLER McCABE RANCH*

*OC COMMERICAL REFRIGERATION*

*SRT*GRANVILLE ELDER CARE*

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MEMORIAL DINER FOR PROVIDING A COMMUNITY HOME.

IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT WE OWE OUR ALLEGIANCE TO EACH AND ALL OF THESE LOCAL (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE) AND CORPORATE CONCERNS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND SUPPORT.

CLUB DIRECTORS

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JUST A THOUGHT. . . MEMORIAL DINER IS CLOSING

ON SUNDAYS, DURING THE SUMMER

GOT YA DIDN'T I! DID YOU READ THE LITTLE PRINT. I WALKED INTO THE DINER THE OTHER DAY AND DONNA ASKED ME IF I HAD HEARD. SHE EVEN HAD PEOPLE CALL HER FROM MINOT AND ASK HER IF SHE WAS CLOSING. NO, SHE IS NOT CLOSING! JUST ON SUNDAYS FOR THE SUMMER AS USUAL. IT'S FUNNY HOW WE JUST HEAR

WHAT WE WANT TO HEAR. THAT’S CALLED GOSSIP, IDLE RUMORS, OR BABBLE CAUSE AS THE STORY GOES FROM PERSON TO PERSON IT GETS BIGGER AND BETTER. OK, WELL, MAYBE NOT BETTER. EVERYONE WHO HEARS THE STORY HEARS WHAT THEY WANT TO HEAR. I AM JUST AS GUILTY AS EVERYONE ELSE. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I'M NOT BUT I KNOW BETTER. THERE ARE MANY STORIES THAT HAVE BEEN BLOWN ALL OUT OF PROPORTION JUST CAUSE WE DIDN'T LISTEN. I GET A KICK OUT OF THE STORIES IN THE RAG MAGAZINES IN THE STORES."ALIEN CHILD FROM PLUTO" BUT IN THE SMALL PRINT IT SAYS THEY ARE FROM PLUTO, MS. HE IS NOT AN ALIEN BUT JUST AN UGLY CHILD THAT DOESN'T QUITE LOOK LIKE ALL THE REST OF US. THAT DOESN’T MAKE HIM FROM THE OUTER UNIVERSE. JUST DIFFERENT, BUT IT'S A STORY. SO THEY PRINT IT AND WE READ IT. GOSSIP AROUND SMALL TOWNS ISN'T A GOOD THING. SOMETIMES IT CAUSES ARGUMENTS AMOUNG RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE WHO WERE FRIENDS FOR YEARS; NEVER TALK TO EACH OTHER AGAIN
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

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BECAUSE A STORY GOT MADE BIGGER AND BETTER, IN SOMEONES EYES AT LEAST.

SO, NO! DONNA IS NOT CLOSING THE DINER. SHE IS DOING FINE AND HAS NO INTENTION ON CLOSING EXCEPT FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS ON SUNDAYS SO SHE CAN SPEND MORE TIME WITH HER FAMILY. STOP IN AT THE MEMORIAL DINER FOR A BITE TO EAT AND MAYBE A LITTLE GOSSIP. THE FOOD IS GREAT AND THE SERVICE IS GREAT AND THE GOSSIP IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT. ENUF SAID, JO

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MISSING!!

A WHOLE LOT OF DISH TOWELS FROM THE COMMINITY CENTER THAT HAVE "GCC" PAINTED IN THE CORNER

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*ATTA BOY * AWARDS*

OUR APRIL "ATTA BOY" AWARDS GO TO JASON VAAGEN AND SAMANTHA LUNDY. JASON HAS HELPED NANCY OUT AT THE CITY OFFICE CONSIDERABLY AND HAS MANY, MANY IDEAS FOR GRANTS TO IMPROVE OUR FINE CITY. HE IS ALSO CURRENTLY THE PRESIDENT OF THE EDC. SAM HAS BEEN A GREAT HELP FOR HER GRANDMA AT THE DINER. SHE IS ALWAYS HELPING WITH HER LITTLE BROTHERS. THEY EACH RECEIVE A FREE HAMBURGER AND FRENCH FRIES FROM DONNA AT THE MEMORIAL DINER.

THANK YOU! JASON!

THANK YOU SAM!

THANK YOU, DONNA!

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2008 SENIOR CLASS

TGU GRANVILLE 2008 SENIOR CLASS

GRADUATION EXERCISES WILL BE HELD MAY 25 TH, 2008 AT 3PM IN THE GYM. THERE ARE 8 SENIORS GRADUATING THIS YEAR.

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BRANDON COBB IS THE SON OF BEV AND JAMES COBB. HE HAS ONE BROTHER, JOSH. BRANDON HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TRACK, BAND, STUDENT COUNCIL, YEAR BOOK AND OLYMIPIAD. BRANDON HAS ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND PLANS TO LEAVE SEPTEMBER 19 TH FOR BASIC TRAINING.

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KAITLYN GODEJOHN IS THE DAUGHTER OF ANGIE SCHWAN AND LYNN GODEJOHN. SHE HAS FIVE SISTERS, KARLEE, KELSEY, KENDRA, KIARA AND KIMM. KAITLYN HAS BEEN CLASS PRESIDENT, STUDENT COUNCIL

 

PRESIDENT, CLASS SALUTATORIAN, BAND CHOIR, ANNUAL STAFF, PEP CLUB, ACALYMPICS, MATH TRACK AND CYO.

SHE PLANS ON ATTENDING COLLEGE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY.

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DEVIN LARSEN IS THE SON ON JENNIFER GERARD AND DAVID HUSTON. HE HAS TWO SIBLINGS, JESSIE AND JORDON. DEVIN HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN FOOTBALL, BASKET BALL, TRACK, GOLF, BASEBALL, BAND, FFA, SPEECH, JOURNALISM AND YEAR BOOK.

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LEON OFSTHUN IS THEE SON OF DORA AND JOHN OFSTHUN. HE HAS A BROTHER NAMED JJ AND A SISTER NAMED KIMI.

LEON PARTICIPATED IN CHOIR AND IS PLANNING ON WORKINGON THE OILRIGS AFTER GRADUATION.

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HEATHER SHAFFER IS THE DAUGHTER OF RICK AND JEAN SHAFFER AND HAS ONE BROTHER, JUSTIN. HEATHER WAS AN ANNUAL STAFF MEMBER DURING HER HIGHSCHOOL YEARS.

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KELSEY SELF IS THE DAUGHTER OF LARRY AND KAREN SELF AND HAS TWO SIBLINGS, BREANN AND BRENDEN.

SHE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY WHERE SHE SERVED AS PRESIDENT. SHEE WAS ALSO STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT, CLASS SECRETARY, TRAACK, BASKETBALL, BAND, CHOIR, YEARBOOK.

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COOPER TONNESSEN IS THE SON OF TERRY AND PAM TONNESSEN. HE HAS ONE SISTER, KRISTI.

COOPER WAS INVOLVED IN FFA, AND YEARBOOK. COOPER PLANNS ON GOING CUSTOM HARVESTING AT THE END OF MAY AND GO TO NDSCS IN THE SPRING TO STUDY DIESEL TECH.

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ZACHARY YODER IS THE SON OF RICCI AND LISA YODER. HE HAS ONE SISTER, BRIDGET.

ZACH WAS INVOLVED IN BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, GOLF, FFA, CHOIR AND YEARBOOK. HE PLANS TO ATTEND BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GRADUATING SENIORS. WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN LIFE.

Congratulations

to the

Class of 2008!

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*FOUND*

THE INNER PART OF A CROCK POT AND THE COVER WAS FOUND BY THE DOOR OF THE SENIOR CENTER.

CALL DARLENE AT 728-6919

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CEMETARY MEETING

THE CEMETARY COMMITTEE MEETING WAS HELD AND NEW OFFICERS WERE ELECTED. DELNO DRADER – PRES.

LINDA FROUNFELTER – V PRES.

CLEONE ROLLMAN – SEC/TRES

DIRECTORS ARE MIKE SITTER AND SHIRLEY ERICKSON.

MANY PLANS ARE BEING MADE FOR THE EXPANSION OF OUR GRANVILLE CEMETARY.

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THIS N' THAT

JASON VAAGEN GRADUATES FROM MSU ON MAY 9 TH. CONGRATUALTIONS JASON!!

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CONGRATUALATIONS TO JACK MORRISON ON HIS RETIREMENT

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IF ANYONE HAS NOMINATIONS FOR THE "ATTA BOY" AWARDS PLEASE CONTACT JO AT 728-6823 OR NANCY AT THE CITY OFFICE 728-6369

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COZY COTTAGE

4TH ANNIVERSARY SALE

Saturday May 3, 9:00 am-6:00 pm

located at 104 Grant Ave NE  Granville

728-6980-833-1403

Come help us celebrate our 4th Anniversary, sip tea or coffee, try some goodies and enjoy shopping in this quaint cottage.  You'll find antiques, home decor, collectibles and furniture restoration.

There will be many in store discounts, including 20% off spring and summer merchandise

I'll look forward to seeing you on Sat. May 3 RD Linda & Myron

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LITTLE CRITTERS DAYCARE

KRYSTAL BLOWERS - 728-6577

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FROUNFELTER TRUCKING

HAULING ANYTHING YOU NEED TO HAUL!

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NEILSON ROOFING AND REPAIR

CALL KEVIN FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS!

728-6990

 

WESTERN STATE BANK

GRANVILLE STATION * 728-6827

MON THRU FRI 9AM TO 1PM

SAT 9AM TO 12NOON

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ARBONNE HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS

MAY SPECIAL 50% OFF ANY PRIODUCTS

ASK HOW TO RECEIVE 35% OFF YOUR ORDERS ALL YEAR LONG

CALL FOR A FREE CATALOG!

CONTACT ANGIE WITH QUESTIONS OR TO PLAACE AN ORDER.

www.AngieKunkel.myarbonne.com

701-833-4727

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BRANDING IRON SALOON

MON – SAT – 12 NOON TO 2AM

SUN 1PM TO 2AM

STEAK NITE EVERY FRIDAY

HAPPY HOUR: MON THRU THURS:

$1.75 PER DRINK - 5:30pm TIL 7PM

SUNDAYS - $1.75 PER DRINK FROM

3PM TIL 5PM

"GUNS AND FUZZ"

MAY 17 TH

TRY OUR HOMEMADE LARGE PIZZAS

COME IN FOR LUNCH SPECIALS TOO!!!!!

(THEIR PIZZAS ARE GREAT! JO)

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S & E MEATS & SPECIALTIES

701-728-6971

RETAIL MEAT CUTS FOR SALE:

BEEF, PORK, BUFFALO, & ELK

PORK SAUSAGE, BEEF STICKS,

BEEF SUMMER SAUSAGE

BUFFALO PIZZA'S * WATKINS PRODUCTS

GRANITE SPRING WATER

CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING 

MON & TUES – CLOSED

WED - 9AM TO 5PM

SAT. – 9AM TO 1PM

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HAIR ESSENTIALS

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 WHITE BUFFALO LOUNGE

MON – SAT 12NOON TO 2AM

SUN 1PM TO 2AM

NEW DRINK SPECIALS M-F

12 PM TO 5PM $1.50

HAPPY HOUR 5PM TO 6 PM M-F $1 BEERS & $1.50 MIXED DRINKS

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MEMORIAL DINER

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN EXCELLENT HOME COOKED MEAL? CATERING SERVICE?
TALK TO DONNA OR CALL 728-9511
OPEN MON THRU FRID 7AM TO 6PM
SAT. 8AM TO 2PM
STOP IN AND CHECK OUT THE DAILY SPECIALS!  

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A BAR C WESTERN SHOP

THIS COUPON IS GOOD FOR $5 OFF ANY CRUEL GIRL, CINCH OR WRANGLER 20X JEANS, IN STOCK OR SPECIAL ORDER GOOD TIL 5-30-08 CALL ANGIE AT 833-4727

http://store.ebay.com/A-BAR-C-Western-shop

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BUFFALO CREEK HORN MOUNTS*BUFFALO SKULLS*DEER HOOF GUN RACKS,* *SHED ANTLER COAT RACKS*. CHECK OUT OUR GRANVILLE WEB SITE AT:
Buffalo Creek Horn Mounts
AT THE BUSINESS LINK. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN STOPPING BY AND CHECKING OUT OUR SHOP PLEASE CALL JOHN AT 833-1603 OR JEFF AT 833-7338

JOHN AND JEFF SMETTE

107 SHERMAN AVE NE

GRANVILLE, ND 728-6581

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CYNDI'S T & T

OPEN FRIDAY*SATURDAY*SUNDAY

GRILL ON FROM 5PM TO 10PM

768-2811 OR 768-2662

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ZIMBLEMANS GIFTS

202 2 ND AVE GRANVILLE, ND

728-6385

NEW HOURS 10AM TO 7PM

ALISON PANTRY ORDERS SENT IN EVERY MONTH. STOP BY AND PICK UP A CATALOG

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DK SERVICE

OPEN 7AM TO 6PM MON – FRIDAY

OPEN 8 AM TO 2PM ON SATURDAY

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NEED AVON? CALL WINONA EVENS AT 728-6623

 

HOFFERT'S AUTO BODY

VERN HOFFART, OWNER

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Stroke / Blood Clots


If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.

Seriously, Please read: STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics, she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die....they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this... A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the
'3' steps, STR. Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S * Ask the individual to SMILE.

T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A
SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)

R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these
tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke. A cardiologist says if everyone uses these signs; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

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