Valley City – Hi Everybody, thank you all who have been patient while walking, biking or driving through our construction areas.  Thankfully progress is picking up some pace as weather is a bit more agreeable

Remember “Music in City Park” Wednesdays at 7:15.  Grab a chair, invite some friends, go to City Park and enjoy a beautiful evening.

The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation’s (SVCF) “Community Grant Round” remains open through July 19.  Local nonprofits are invited and encouraged to apply for grants which support a plethora of project needs.  Please see: https://www.yoursvcf.org/grantopportunities . Thank you to the folks at SVCF.

Thursday was another “Summer Nights on Central” event with music by “Two Weeks Notice”.  Another great crowd attended, be watching for the next one August 8th.  If you haven’t been downtown during Summer Nights on Central”, make plans to go.. The event organizers do a great job providing entertainment for you.  Thank you everyone.

The other day I called two friends, in their 90’s.  Though we hadn’t talked for a long time, the visits were wonderful!  When people in your life come to mind, perhaps a call could be gratifying for you both.  Blessings.

Approximately 20% of oil extraction tax is directed to the Resources Trust Fund (RTF) for infrastructure development which is an envy of states across the country.  Millions of dollars from the RTF are providing permanent flood protection cost shares for towns like Valley City, Lisbon and many more.  North Dakotans can be grateful.

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) held its annual strategic planning meeting.  Many hours of preparation by MRES staff including core priorities, capital improvements and load growth while balancing renewable and fossil fuel generation to maintain affordable, reliable and adequate power for the grid.  Thank you staff.

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“Fight for the things you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”   ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud