Reconstruction

Betty and I went for a walk yesterday late afternoon. Here and following are some of the sights we saw. Notice all the reconstruction going on. For comparison, refer to the late May and early June dates of this blog. These pictures were taken where the tornado destruction was total. The above picture was taken from an empty lot, the previous house was "blown away" yet notice the new houses going up.
This is part of at Aolington-Parkersburg (AP) Highs School reconstruction.
More new homes being built!
Notice how many contractors are working in one home.

Class room, educational wing at APHS.
Betty walking down the street where most of the tornado damage was, notice the new homes going up.
Another view of the APHS reconstruction.

The "front" of APHS
Another home being built
A home is finished, while APHS is being built.

More going on

Finally I am able to get an update done. It has been hectic here with reconstruction and other meetings. I am VP of the Parkersburg Reconstruction and Chair of the Butler County reconstruction coalition, so that keeps me busy.
The pictures below were taken from our back deck, notice the "beauty" of the football field and the reconstruction going on. Over 150 new building permits. And our football team is doing great, won their first four games and are rated #1 in class 1A in the state.



A Night view of the football field from our deck.
Please note all the construction going on!

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Went Fishing

Betty and I took a 10 day vacation to Kabetogama Lake in Northern MN. I had my best fishing ever, in regards to Northern Pike. Her on top I am holding a 32" Northern.
On a rainy day I cought this 29" Northern.
And this is my "big" one, a 39" -19-20 lb Northern.

Grampy's kids

MELODY JARIB
EMILY AND STEVE

EMILY with her new glasses
JESHUA with his new glasses. How proud we are of our grandkids!

Almost Complete!

This is a view of my office.
The dinning room is totally done, except for the silver setting which must be polished and put away.
The Master bedroom is also done.

A Mess!

Sorry, no pictures at present, but we are living in "a mess"! The carpet is being installed, and so we have moved, and continue to move furniture from one room to another. Carpet is in the Living Rom, Master bedroom, dinning room and basement. They hope to put carpet in hall way, sun-room and basement stairs this afternoon. Window "trimming" is about half done. Some of the blinds will possibly be hung this afternoon as well. Lenolium is in the master bathroom and entry-way. Toilet stool is in place in master bath, but it might be 10 days before our new sink arrives. So things are progressing and we are excited. Hope to have some pictures in the not too distant future. Thanks for your interest.

Painting

This wonderful group of "Greene Shirst" CRWRC volunteers from the Living Stone Church of Rochester, MN came yesterday and helped paint the garage ceiling and walls as well as the entry way to the house. What a help they were. Thanks, Pastor Kyle Haack and group for coming.