March 21, 2009 - Saturday

Todays Gazette contains a message from Mayor Todd Burianek.
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The current temperature is 34 degrees.
The "feels like" temperature is 29
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 44/30
Normal H/L temp for this date is 37/19
It was 66 degrees on this date in 1926
The forecast calls for a chance of moisture almost every day next 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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This is the latest report from the Mayor.
Here's the latest flood update.
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I'm typing from City Hall where members of the Army Corps of Engineers
have set up operations on this Saturday morning.

Yesterday afternoon, the NWS modified the flood crest projection for the
Park River at Grafton in the following manner:
They project a 13 foot crest IF we do not receive additional
forecasted precipitation.
They project a 14.5 foot crest IF we receive the forecasted
precipitation.
Currently the forecast is for an inch-and-a-quarter of rain with some
snow mixed in by mid-week.

Thus we continue to plan for a 14.5 foot crest.

As the Corps has taken over, it means that larger equipment from private
contractors (Gowan Construction) is being used. You will see the large
trucks hauling clay as they work on the south end dikes. They have
mostly completed work on the north end near the river. One concern that
we have is finding sufficient amounts of clay for the dikes but they are
working on that issue.

The Corps may go to a 24 hour operation as we continue this effort.

If Grafton residents need sandbags, they are available at City Hall and
as I type this I see City Employees are on the job now at the
sandbagging site. They need to lay poly and sandbags on the completed
levees.
If non-Grafton residents need sandbags they can contact Brent Nelson at
352-2311. It is my understanding the County will make those available to
Walsh County residents.
TB <<<<<
Thanks a million Todd, for keeping us informed and up to date.
Speaking of keeping us up to date. KXPO 1340 am radio's slogan says,
"Depend on us". to that end they have started a web site that provides
us with a whole compendium of information "every day". Check out their
new site at walshcountydailynews.com
I think you will agree it's a pretty neat website. AND, you can ever
listen to many local sports activities on the same site. I see it as
another fantastic effort by the folks from KXPO to help local folks
appreciate and understand our community as well as the entire area.
Congratulations KXPO for help Grafton become the very best community it
can be.
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TONIGHT ~~~ TONIGHT ~~~ TONIGHT
Grafton Park River Youth Hockey $38,600.00 MEGA - RAFFLE Banquet
Dinner starts at 7 at Marketplace on 8th.
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We are fortunate that the Grafton Optimist Club is an active one. I am
pleased to share the following message regarding another one of their
projects.
>>>>> Gary,
Could you mention that the Grafton Optimist Club is having their 2nd
Annual OPTimist OUTing on Friday April 24th at the Fair Oaks Golf Course
club house. There will be food, music, a silent auction, raffle and much
more. This year is a western theme. The evening starts at 7:00pm and
runs until 1:00am. There will be a drawing for $1,000 and five $100
drawings. Tickets are $50 each and are available from any Grafton
Optimist member. All proceeds will be used by the Grafton Optimist Club
to benefit the area youth. The club donates money to area youth teams,
clubs, etc. and also gives out scholarships to two Grafton high school
graduates each year.
Thanks,
Phil Ray <<<<
Thank you for caring and sharing Phil. I hope this project is just as
successful as the amount of effort it takes to hold it.
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Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the
other, 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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