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The current temperature is 24 degrees.
Yesterdays H/L temperature was 30/28
Normal H/L temp on this date is 47/27
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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 Park River in Grafton presently is below flood stag. Unfortunately,
according to Grafton Mayor Todd Burianek, that condition will change in
the next week to 10 days. I received the following note from Mayor
Burianek late Monday afternoon. He wrote; >>>
Subject: Flood Update (again)
The NWS has given us some bleak news.
They are projecting a 16.2 foot crest for the Park River in Grafton
some time between April 16-23.
The Corps of Engineers are back in town. Lowell Hanson, who was the
focal point of a GF Herald front page story last week, is already
mobilizing Gowan Construction to add to our dikes in some places while
strengthening the backs (toes) of others.
Once again I am praying for 40's and 20's this week as in the
temperature so that all that water doesn't come at once. The forecast
for that looks good so I am hopeful we'll get some of the run off this
week. Currently, the river is at 8.6 feet, well below our 12 foot flood
stage.
As with Flood 2009 Part 1, I will keep you updated on our efforts
for Flood 2009 Part 2. T <<<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing Todd. If the numbers I have
are correct, a 16.2 crest puts the river very close to the 1948 and 1950
flood levels. Or, put another way, just short of a foot higher than the
1997 flood levels.
Mother Nature once again is practicing the art of water boarding on
those who have not protected themselves from the ravages of flood
waters.
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Previous river levels: 1948 = 16.45ft. 1950 = 16.52 ft. 1979 =
15.95ft. 1997 = 15.40ft. 2004 = 15.78ft I cannot guarantee that
complete accuracy of these numbers although I do believe them the be
reasonably correct.
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Evidence that there truly will be a brand new Simonsons Subway Sandwich
Shop, Gasoline Station and Mini Convenience Store on the corner of hiway
17 and Hill Avenue appeared early Monday morning. A whole truckload of
"Subway Sandwich" looking coolers and fixtures suddenly appeared on
site.
I suspect most, if not all of our local electricians are pleased that
the giant out of town electrical contractors trailerized advertising
billboard has been put on the back lot.
Grafton new Subway Sandwich Shop is scheduled to open by the end of
this month. An event I am sure many area residents have been waiting
for. The word is the Subway folks are already taking applications from
those interested in learning the art of building Subway Sandwiches.
It should be noted that the folks at Wally's Supermarkets have also
been mastering the art of Subway Type Sandwich construction, and, I
understand they have become quite proficient at it.
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If you had driven by the house at 1219 Griggs Avenue Sunday you may
have noticed the house I've always referred to as the Narveson Home was
still standing there as empty as it has been for the past several years.
Actually, I believe it has been empty since the Lon French family moved
out of it.
Anyway, if you would have driven by that residence late Monday
afternoon, you almost certainly would have noticed,..... it's gone.
Pufff, only sailboat fuel remains, where a two story house once stood.
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Talking about something different being where something once stood. For
the best part of a century a Elm tree has stood on the corner of the lot
the Whitcher's built their home in 1928. When Wilfred and Marie Collette
bought the property that Elm tree was already almost half grown. Then
Bill Lykken became to keeper of the tree on 1971 and did so until a
couple years ago when he sold the property and John Tweten and Cathy
Sando moved in. By now, unfortunately, that Elm tree fell pray to the
dreaded diseases that have been their demise all over the country.
Apparently John simply wasn't willing to allow that beautiful old Elm
tree to end it's life in a chipper. So,.... he hired a Wood Sculptor
named Walter Keller from Elma, Manitoba to come to town and carve a
masterpiece out of his 100 year old Elm. When Walter Keller is finished,
there will be a large wooden statue of a grizzle bear holding a salmon.
It is a project I and many others will be watching with interest.
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"To know what is right, and then not do it, is the worst form of
cowardice."
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Hi Gary,
Erick from the Alltel dealer here.
Just wanted to let everyone know, that I am stranded in Oslo, but
hopefully will be getting out sometime this week. If anyone needs
anything such as to make a payment, or get/renew service, they can call
me at 701-360-0533 or email me at ericks@invisimax.com I can have
anything drop shipped to them directly the next day. Thanks I appreciate
it Erick
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