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----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Seifert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 30 avril, 2004 16:16 Subject: Re: [Winona] Winona's new memorial park > [Winona Online Democracy] > > John: > > I'm not familiar with this project. Can you fill us in regarding who or > what will be memorialized in this park or the history of the steamroller you > mention? > ----- Response ----- It's a memorial for Scot Gordon who worked for the street department and died of cancer last year. His father is a retired Winona fireman. I missed the start of the presentation, but I think his co-workers and family initiated it. The family will, I believe, cover the cost of preparing the 'steamroller' (asphalt compactor?) for display. It's obsolete and somehow has escaped being scrapped. If you saw it, you would recognize it as being typical of road equipment from days past. I noticed the start of activity at the garage a couple of weeks ago while going to work, and then saw a meeting notice on the City's web site. One might not consider a public works garage as a location for a park, but think of the project as similar to the display of an old locomotive at a train station. The park department's tree crew is to be involved in the landscaping. Since there isn't student housing nearby, vandalism shouldn't be a problem. As I mentioned, maybe the project will inspire an appreciation for how even the most mundane buildings, perhaps even the Riverview Business Center, can be enhanced with trees and landscaping. _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
