The Mike Bertelsen Project

Bob Vickrey and I took the water to Keithsburg today. A total of 85 cases were garnered from folks and we were both very pleased and proud of the effort. The Keithsburg Fire Station was our drop off point and the folks were really super! Their spirits were excellent and I really admire their "can do" attitude. They will need more water in the future.

Bob and I took a tour of the area and I was shocked at what I saw. This is surely worse than 1993. There is so much work to be done that can't progress until the flood waters are gone.

Please keep the flood victims in your prayers and also those who are helping in the relief effort.

Before the school hearing, I made an announcement for bottled water for the residents of Keithsburg. John Hoscheidt of WRMJ interviewed me for a story. The response was excellent! I told folks to bring the water to the Mercer County Courthouse. A special thanks to Cam Weldon and Darlene Johnson of the Aledo Rhubarb Fest and the Kiwanis Club for their donations of water!

The work in Keithsburg is just beginning and several items are needed. My emphasis is on water, since the community will certainly need it. Bob Vickrey and myself will take the water to Keithsburg tomorrow (June 20). Thanks also to the Trinity Presbyterian Church for the use of their fellowship area. The storage is great!! Thanks Rev. Darren!