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GRAB YOUR BOOTS AND LEND A HAND: A WEEK IN THE WISCONSIN FLOOD

By Obeoman Glade Jones

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June 19, 2008 07:43 AM

Neighbors don't care about floods, they care about their neighbors.

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East Sherman homeowner waits for the rain to stop:Ft. Atkinson, WI: 061208

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Volunteers sandbag on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI:061208

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Volunteer sandbagging in the rain on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI:061208

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Volunteers sandbag in the rain on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI:061208

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Volunteers sandbag-over 4,000, bags- on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI:061208

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Filling up the sandbags on East Sherman in Ft. Atkinson, WI.

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...and then you have to go check on your place: Rock River Road, Ft Atkinson WI:061208

A home owner in the flood:061208

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Stormy skies:the extra rain doesn't help flooded back yards: 061408

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..and some sunshine gives us all a break, but the water keeps rising: near downtown Ft. Atkinson on the Rock River:061408.

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Water covers the Riverwalk in Ft Atkinson, WI: 061408.

...left and right, water keeps rising on the roads as the Rock River presses in: 061508....we all would really like for this to be over: water up and over Rt. 106 East:

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...fighting for your home is hard work: bringing sandbags to people cut off on Milwuakee St by rising floodwaters from the Rock River in Ft. Atkinson: 061708

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We all just want it to be over-we are looking for Saturdays' rainbow right now.

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...Wanna help?

I am thankful for my friends and neighbors.

We all do what we can when we have to.

Take care, and stay dry.

Steve

Obeoman

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Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Sara!

Thanks for the memory-Kansas was a real monster then.

Looks like this one is gonna rival it.

And the reason for the rainbow shouldn't be lost on any of us-thanks for the reminder!

Take care,

Steve

Jun 19, 2008 11:24 AM

Carole Cohen

Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office - Cleveland, OH

Realtor, ePRO

Steve a friend of mine in Omaha just told me it's another evening of serious rain in that neck of the woods; I wish it would stop, it's been so hard on all of you. I am so glad you are doing this visual and audio report it means a lot. Prayers and hugs, Steve.

Jun 19, 2008 01:01 PM

Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Steve, it's been just unbelievable watching these floods on t.v. Must be even more crazy to actually be there. Hope everything is alright!

Jun 19, 2008 03:00 PM

Wayne B. Pruner

Oregon First - Tigard, OR

Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI

What a mess. My heart goes out to the people who are flooded out of their homes and businesses.

Jun 19, 2008 04:18 PM

Emily Johnston

Keller Williams Realty - Rancho Bernardo, CA

Steve-

What can I do to help (other than send thoughts and prayers)??

~Emily

Jun 19, 2008 04:23 PM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

The pictures are probably bringing in the help! Would be there if I could! Good luck to your community!

Jun 20, 2008 02:56 AM

Debra Kukulski, Broker Associate

RE/MAX Suburban - Cary, IL

SRES;SFR,CDPE;GRI;ABR;e-PRO Realtor, Northern IL

Steve...you did a GREAT job on this post. The photos and videos are WOW!

I hope things get better for you folks soon. All of the people along the waterways that are flooding are in my thoughts and prayers. I live in the Fox River in Cary and it is high here, too.

Jun 20, 2008 08:42 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Carole,

...I will pass along the prayers and hugs as I am out and about. Thanks for stopping by.

Only something good can change a bad situation.

Thanks,

Steve

Jun 20, 2008 09:22 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Brian,

It is crazy...there are people who are really hurting, and one block over, things are fine.

I cannot make sense of the situation, so I try to make sense by helping when I can and telling the stories.

Thanks,

Steve

Obeoman

Jun 20, 2008 09:23 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Wayne,

...thank you for your thoughts - any heart that thinks of others is a heart for all of us to learn from.

Steve

Jun 20, 2008 09:25 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Emily,

...I know the Red Cross is looking for some help!

Thanks for reaching out,

Steve

Jun 20, 2008 09:27 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Renee,

....the stories are important for all of us-the tellers and the listeners. Thanks for stopping by!

Steve

Jun 20, 2008 09:28 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Debra,

...all of those affected by the flood will have greatness thrust upon them, and their stories should be told.

The river ain't crested yet.

Thanks for stopping by,

Steve

Jun 20, 2008 09:32 AM

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Great job Steve,...all the flood maps in the world have not prepared anyone for this mess that seems to be everywhere...a helping hand, a warm meal, lots of ways to help....and to remember that the businesses affected in Pewaukee, in Waukesha, Milwaukee, Fort Atkinson...EVERYWHERE will need our patronage more now than ever....think globally...shop locally !

Jun 21, 2008 12:27 AM

Debbie Summers

Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

The last photo gave me chills... Thank you for sharing this with us, our thoughts and prayers are with all who were affected.

Jun 21, 2008 01:23 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Sally and David,

Well said-looking toward the future, hopefully we can take the stronger sense of community from the flood and build on it!

Steve

Obeoman

Jun 21, 2008 02:32 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Debbie,

Your kind words will be heard again as I am out and about doing what I can to help my neighbors.

Many Thanks,

Steve

Obeoman

Jun 21, 2008 02:33 AM

Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR

Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV

Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Steve - The smiles on these people's faces in your video bring tears to my eyes. What a community!

Jun 29, 2008 02:15 PM

Anonymous

pamban23

All of the people along the waterways that are flooding are in my thoughts and prayers. I live in the Fox River in Cary and it is high here, too. We should all send out thoughts and prayers on a raft downstream, too. It's just starting down south.

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Pamban23

Wisconsin Treatment Centers

Aug 12, 2008 07:03 PM

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Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Pamban,

Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I will pass them along at the Flood Survivor Party on Sept 20th in Ft. Atkinson.

Steve

Obeoman

Aug 13, 2008 01:54 AM