John Allen Grover was born July 17, 1945, to Pearl and John C. Grover at Fargo, North Dakota.  He attended school in Hannaford and graduated there in 1963.  He went to Valley City State College for one year.  He entered the National Guard in 1965.  He is employed by the State Highway Department in Valley City, North Dakota, having worked there 23 years.  John is an avid hunter and fisherman.  He is a member of the Wildlife Club in Hannaford and a member of the American Legion.  He is a member of the VFW in Valley City.

Sharon Kay (Ramsey) Grover was born June 15, 1944, to Ruth and Alvin Ramsey at Sharon, North Dakota.  I attended school seven years at Helena II, a country school.  Then I began my eighth year and attended high school in Hannaford, graduating in 1962.  The next fall, I attended Interstate Business College at Fargo.  My first job was part-time at the County Agents Office in Valley City.  I started working at the Valley City Times-Record the fall of 1964.  After the birth of our second son in 1969, I gave up working (outside the home, that is).  I am presently babysitting in our home.  I am a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a leader for the Jr.  American Legion Auxiliary, President of PTO, President of our local WIBC, President of the Hannaford Homemakers Club and treasurer of our Centennial Committee.  I am a member of the Altar Guild of Faith Lutheran Church, coordinator of our serving group at Faith and convener of Esther Circle.  I bowl for B & L Grocery on Thursday nights.  I have enjoyed an eight-week computer class taught at the school here this winter.

John and Sharon were married February 26, 1966, at Faith Lutheran Church by Rev. Roger C. Paulson.  They have been blessed with four children, two boys and two girls.  This last year and a half, we have added a daughter-in-law and a cute little grandson to our family.

Jay Allen was born August 18, 1966, in Valley City, North Dakota.  He attended school in Hannaford and graduated in 1984.  He attended NDSU for one year and is now a junior at VCSU. He is majoring in elementary education with a minor in physical education.  Jay married Stephanie Goeller August 28, 1988, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valley City, North Dakota.  They have one son, Jordan Jay, born November 10, 1987.  Stephanie is a sophomore at VCSU majoring in nursing.  She will be transferring to Jamestown this next fall.  They live in Valley City, where Jay works part-time at Valley Discount and Stephanie at the Sheyenne Care Center.  Jay works for his uncle, Orville Ramsey, farming and driving gravel truck in the summer.  Jay likes to hunt, play softball in the summer and basketball in the winter.  Stephanie enjoys counted cross-stitch, playing volleyball in winter and softball in summer.

Jason Lee was born December 12, 1969, in Valley City, North Dakota.  He went to school in Hannaford and graduated May 20, 1988.  He is a freshman at VCSU, undecided yet as to what he'll major in.  He likes to hunt, play softball in summer and basketball in winter.  He works as a farm laborer in the summer.

Janae Kay was born September  25, 1972, in Valley City, North Dakota,  She is a sophomore at Hannaford High School.  She plays basketball, softball, bowls on a Junior League and plays a clarinet in the band.  She is a second year confirmation student, with confirmation being set for this coming May.  She baby-sits and works weekends at the Stri-King Lanes Cafe in Hannaford.

Jana Lynn was born July 8, 1977, in Valley City, North Dakota.  She is a fifth grader in Hannaford this year.  She won first in the Elks District Hoop Shoot in Valley City and went on to get second place in the Elks State Hoop Shoot in Jamestown this year.  She likes to swim, ride bike, play piano, bowls on a little league and plays softball in the summer.

We are members of Faith Lutheran Church.

Source:  Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 124