March 27, 2009 - Friday

Raumin Gone was declared "officially" over Thursday morning when Jerry
entered Granny's for breakfast.
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The current temperature is 9 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 19/13
Normal H/L temp for this date is 40/22
It was 82 degrees on this date in 1946
"Unofficially" by early Friday morning the river level at Grafton has
dropped by approximately 2 feet. If that trend continues we might expect
our level to be around 12.5 feet or less by noon Friday.
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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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Most folks involved with the Grafton area flood situation agree that
our crest was reached sometime Tuesday. Of course we have received 4 to
6 inches of snow since then,... that's the bad news side, however,
temperatures have been much colder than normal since then. So.... that's
the good news part of the story.
The dikes along the Park River certainly are doing what they were built
to do, which is keep the river out of town. Unfortunately, those dikes
will also keep all of the recent snowmelt water IN.
Although the threat of a serious flood in Grafton was very real and
gave many serious cause for concern, and, given the recent weather
condition, coupled with a less than favorable future forecast. I suppose
the possibility of a significant flood still exists. I, on the other
hand, am going to continue to believe the citizens of Grafton faced
Mother Natures rath and defeated it.
That is not to say there remains much more to be vigilant about.
Dealing with the water inside the dike, will cause many residents
additional sleepless nights. And, of course, should we be lucky enough
to actually be on the downside of the 2009 spring flood season. We
mustn't forget that the "cleanup" process will also require the
diligence of many.
Many folks, from all over the country, have offered their thoughts and
prayers, as have The Reverends Yeager.
They wrote: >>>
Hi Gary! Just wanted to let you know that both my church and
Greg's down here in North Carolina are keeping Grafton and all of ND in
our prayers. Greg wanted to load up the church van and drive up there
but he'd never make it in time and probably not be able to get across
the Red River. Soo we are praying that God redirects all that water
where it can do some good and benefit the earth rather than disrupt
lives and businesses. Blessings and prayers,
Pastor Carol Yeager <<<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Reverend Carol. Somewhere it is
written, "the Lord helps those that help themselves". Prayer, in my
opinion, gives folks the directions they need to help ourselves.
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Check out the KXPO 1340 am radio website at walshcountydailynews.com
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With all of the talk about flooding in the Red River Valley. I wasn't
surprised when I received the following note. >>>>
Subject: Diversion projects
Hi Gary,
I just talked to Mallory Craik who lives in Warren, MN and asked her
if she is getting flooded.
Here is what she said.
We got a lot of snow last night too... But we aren't having any flooding
problems so far because of the big diversion that was built around the
town....
I think its time for another vote on the project in Grafton. <<<<<
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~~~ Our Saviours Potato Feed ~~~
Our Saviours Lutheran, Grafton, will host a Potato feed with all
the topping, bars and a few other surprises.
Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 5-7pm.
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Ironically, the severe weather spotters class has been cancelled this
week,...... due to severe weather. THAT'S TRUE.
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~~ MINTO COMMUNITY CENTER ~~
The Polish National Alliance Dancers 4th Annual Polish Food
Fest Saturday, March 28, 2009, Polish meal from 3:00 - 7:00,
performances by the P.N.A. Dancers at 4:00, 5:00 & 6:00, and from 7:00 -
11:00 enjoy the music of Matt Hodek & the Dakota Dutchmen all at the
Community Center in Minto, ND.
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The Fargo Force Hockey Team is coming to the Grafton Centennial Center,
tonight.
~~~ FRIDAY NIGHT at 7:05 ~~~~
The game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 against the Tri-County Storm.
Chad Demers, a former Spoiler Hockey standout will also be on hand.
Tickets will be available at the door. $10 for adults, $5 for students.
Kids to little to hold a hockey stick can get in free.
CONCESSIONS will also be available.
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GOTTA GO WORK ON MY DASH
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"Life is to short for long answers."


Write if you can, call if you can't, and, tell your loved ones they
are,..... before it's too late.