{"id":276138,"date":"2023-10-02T07:56:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T12:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=276138"},"modified":"2023-10-09T08:12:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:12:14","slug":"news-and-notes-from-mayor-carlsrud-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=276138","title":{"rendered":"News and Notes from Mayor Carlsrud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Valley City &#8211; Greetings Everyone,<\/li><li>We surely have&nbsp; been Blessed with some beautiful fall weather. A few of the days even felt very summer-like.<\/li><li>There seems to be a great number of wasps around this year.&nbsp; Try a pie-tin with some apple juice or similar with a few drops of dish soap.&nbsp; Sweet to attract and the soap to kill.<\/li><li>Remember Mental Health Awareness Week in Barnes County is October 8-14.&nbsp; Valley City Public Schools, City County Health along with others are partnering to bring said awareness to students, parents and community.&nbsp; There is help for those tough times.<\/li><li>A number of people have commented positively about our Christmas Decorations.&nbsp; Our Electrical Department has done a wonderful job systematically adding and updating decorations the past few years.&nbsp;&nbsp; I mention this now as efforts put forth by your Electrical Department were recognized by Missouri River Energy Services (MRES).&nbsp; The \u201c2023 WattSTAR Award\u201d was presented to Department Head Marshall Senf at MRES \u201cTechnology Days \u201dlast week.<\/li><li>MRES Technology Days provided a plethora of educational presentations from \u201cThe Next Big Things in Energy Efficiency to Bright Energy Solutions\u201d and networking opportunities for our attendees.<\/li><li>This week, October 2-6, is \u201cNational 4-H Week\u201d.&nbsp; Throughout the week, Barnes County 4-H will showcase many ways 4-H inspires kids.&nbsp; Through hands-on learning experiences as well as highlighting the remarkable 4-H youth in our communities who work each day making positive impacts on those around them.<\/li><li>The 2nd Avenue NE construction is progressing though slowed some due to last week\u2019s rain.&nbsp; Curbs and sidewalks are being poured&nbsp; and if all goes well, there could be some blacktop showing around the 20th.&nbsp; Yay!<\/li><li>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;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress: working together is success.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><em>~ Henry Ford<\/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;<\/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 &#8211; Greetings Everyone, We surely have&nbsp; been Blessed with some beautiful fall weather. A few of the days even felt very summer-like. 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