{"id":275102,"date":"2023-08-28T08:07:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T13:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=275102"},"modified":"2023-09-11T07:53:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T12:53:40","slug":"news-and-notes-from-mayor-carlsrud-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=275102","title":{"rendered":"News and Notes from Mayor Carlsrud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Valley City, ND  &#8211; Hello Folks, Schools in Valley City are in session.&nbsp; VCPS, St. Kate\u2019s, VCSU&nbsp; and Valley City Christian School began classes last week and it certainly livens things bit with all the students in and around town.&nbsp; WELCOME and thank you for choosing Valley City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with classes, sports and fine arts activities have begun.&nbsp; Get out and enjoy contests, concessions, and tailgating while the weather is nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VCSU Football again has the \u201cPaint Bucket\u201d and happens to have 7 pairs of brothers on this year\u2019s team!&nbsp; That is special, we are glad you are here.&nbsp; Many VCSU Football team members welcomed students the first day of school at Washington and Jefferson Schools.&nbsp; Students will remember that gesture for a long time.&nbsp; Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know our Volunteer Firefighters drill\/train two evenings a month?&nbsp; Their families graciously share personal time when firefighters could be home so they can provide fire protection for all.&nbsp; Chief Scott Magnuson informed me there are a couple openings&nbsp; on the VCFD.&nbsp; Maybe you female\/male thought about being a fire fighter when you were a kid; check it out.&nbsp; Call Chief Magnuson at (701) 845-3351.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gosh, this is the last week in August already and that brings Labor Day September 4th.&nbsp; I hope you all can find some time to relax and have some fun with family and friends over the holiday weekend. BE SAFE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>August 24th was National Hydropower Day.&nbsp; Hydropower has been producing energy for 135 years and according to the National Hydropower Association (NHA), represents approximately 91% of the nation\u2019s energy storage which pairs perfectly with other renewables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday we interviewed finalists for our Police Chief opening, Nick Horner, Brett Westbrook and Sean Hagen.&nbsp; Hopefully the naming of&nbsp; the new chief will take place this week.&nbsp; Thank you Carl, Gwen and all who have been part of the search process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to all who provide and proof material for this article.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>The world is full of kind people\u2026. if you can\u2019t find one, be one.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u201d&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>~ Shutterstock<\/em><strong><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Carlsrud<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valley City, ND &#8211; Hello Folks, Schools in Valley City are in session.&nbsp; VCPS, St. Kate\u2019s, VCSU&nbsp; and Valley City Christian School began classes last week and it certainly livens things bit with all the students in and around town.&nbsp; WELCOME and thank you for choosing Valley City. 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