Thursday, April 09, 2009

April 9, 2009 - Thursday

Todays Gazette comes to you in memory of the Legionaires who gave so
much, so that we might enjoy our freedom and the youth activities the
men and women in
uniform work so hard to support.
Please consider buying a May Calendar Draw Legion Baseball ticket.
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The current temperature is 33 degrees.
The weather service forecast is calling for more appropriate snow
melting conditions for the rest of the 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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The latest word from the Mayor. >>>>
Subject: Flood Update
I read Gary's Gazette today (Wednesday) and it appears he is getting
the same question I often get these days: "How can the next flood
crest be so high? I just don't see that much snow/water out there" or
words to that effect.
Well...I didn't think we'd hit the 15.5 foot crest the NWS
projected for the first crest, but they got pretty close to it when the
flood waters hit 14.89 feet. They were within a half foot or so and
frankly, for a guy who can't get his putts within a half foot of the
hole, I'd say they did a pretty good job. That said, I'm hoping and
praying it won't be so high but...
I write to let everyone know that our dikes/levies will be at
historic levels as we prepare for the next crest set to hit next week
between 15 and 17 feet. Workers are adding to the levies all around town
including the plugs at 4th and 5th streets and along the Wakemen Bridge.
Additional clay is being added to the areas we previously prepared at
North Eastern Ave.
We will be prepared for the next crest but we may need additional
sandbags (and sandbaggers) as the situation develops.
TB <<< Thanks a million for caring and sharing Todd. Monday morning
quarterbacks often do well in the backrooms and outhouses of the world.
Rarely, unfortunately, are they successful in the huddle or the board
room. The only time you can prevent a disaster, is before it happens. Or
so it seems to me.
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I found the following quote and attached message very interesting.
>>>>>
"Quote of the day"
"The same federal government that estimates approx. 3 million illegal
aliens enter the United States EVERY YEAR will now require its LEGAL
CITIZENS to present a passport to re-enter the country after fishing in
Canada, one of our most loyal and trusted neighbors." "the domestic
terrorist" --------------
I can't believe the government is so out of touch with reality! 3
million illegals crossing our borders every year, and the response is to
require legal, law abiding residents to secure a passport at the cost of
$100 so they can drive 10 miles into Canada and fish every weekend
during the summer, or to travel to Winnipeg to a concert, or to Morris
to attend the Stampede. Crazy! I think the terrorists who struck this
nation on 9-11 achieved their goals past their wildest imaginations! Not
only did they kill about 3,000 people, knock down the buildings that
symbolized capitalism, and place the people in panic, they also caused a
series of knee-jerk reactions by our elected officials who in attempting
to "protect us" have robbed us of a few more of our freedoms. The past
administration has stripped us of more liberties than any since this
country was founded and I don't expect the current administration will
be much different.
My family fishes in Buffalo Bay, the Manitoba portion of Lake of the
Woods. We cross the border north of Warroad and drive to Buffalo Bay
Marina which is about 15 miles from the border, still within sight of
the water tower in Warroad and also Rocky Point when the waves aren't
too high. So this year we (I) have to spend $500.00 on passports for
everyone so we can cross back into the states. Not sure on the reason,
both countries (Canada & United States) have for many years bragged
about having the longest free border in the world, now the USA under
Gestapo W. Bush has shoved the Patriot act down the throats of the
people and decided it's unwise to allow us to cross the border without
having a passport to prove we are citizens of the states. We already
have state issued picture drivers licenses, official birth certificates,
and ND plates on the vehicle, but now we have to have a passport so they
know we are really Americans? WOW!!! Maybe they think we're involved in
some international lutefisk smuggling ring? <<<<
Thanks a million for caring and sharing. I can't think of one
appropriate word to add,..... so I won't.
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Scott shared his thoughts regarding the recent interest in union and
corporate American. He wrote: >>>>
Of Unions and Auto executives
Unfortunately both seem to cause as much or more problems than they
solve.
While Unions have their place, the impression I have gotten in my
discussions with a few hard working people that have worked in the auto
industry is that the union tends to hamstrings those workers who carry
their weight and pampers those who don't. The complaint I got from these
people was not one of lack of wage but of lack of efficiency directly
resulting from union negotiations. I know of a individual who turned
down a management position because union rules would prevent him from
truly managing the work force that would have been under him.
Auto executives are another matter. Obviously their definition of
"bonus" and their "accounting practices" greatly differ from that of the
real world. One has to wonder by what standard bonuses are granted. It
would seem that "showing up for work" might be that standard. Sometimes
I'm not so sure they are qualified to lead a troop of boyscouts much
less a multi billion dollar corporation. <<<<< Thanks a million for
caring and sharing Scott.
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Keith shared the following thoughts. >>>> You are still missing one
more item to blame in the car industry. About 2 yrs ago Paul Harvey
interviewed the Pres. of GM about the new vehicles they were going to
come out with. He told Paul that the new units will look more like the
foreign cars, that is what the US people wanted. Paul ask him will the
gas mileage be like the foreign cars. He said no. Paul then told him he
missed the boat, from what he knew the US people did not care about
appearance they wanted gas mileage like the foreign vehicles. Looks like
Paul won that conversation. To me it took the presidents pay, the
unions demands, and the car companies not giving us what we wanted is
what took them down. Keith S. <<<<< Thanks a million for caring and
sharing Keith. I continue to feel strongly,... both ways.
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Gary, we just want to thank the National Guard Units for all their
help in our flood protection. They stayed with us at the Leonard
Motel this week and they were such a nice group of young people...
Happy Easter to Everyone.... Gloria/Ray

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