{"id":281388,"date":"2024-04-15T08:11:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T13:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=281388"},"modified":"2024-04-15T08:11:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T13:11:17","slug":"news-and-notes-from-mayor-carlsrud-43","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=281388","title":{"rendered":"News And Notes From Mayor Carlsrud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello Folks, \u201cIf you don\u2019t like North Dakota weather, wait five minutes, it will change\u201d.\u00a0 Is the changing weather why we seem to talk about it often?\u00a0 The weekend was beautiful, people were working in yards, walking, biking &amp; fishing. I hope you enjoyed your weekend.\u00a0 Maybe we\u2019ll be Blessed with a little rain this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the weekend it was fun seeing young kids out playing in shorts and t-shirts, one was barefoot and wearing a diaper, cute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) Board Meeting last week. Drought, power adequacy, inflation &amp; reliability were some of the topics.\u00a0 How can drought affect our power adequacy or costs?\u00a0 Less water flowing prevents hydro power plants from generating at maximum capacity resulting in less power available which forces market power purchases.\u00a0 MRES is continually working to provide a cost-affective, reliable power mixture for us as\u00a0 customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce held its \u201cCelebration and Awards Night\u201d last Thursday.\u00a0 A nice crowd turned out to support the local businesses and people who are investing in Valley City and the area.\u00a0 A nice, succinct program and a good dinner made for a relaxing evening for all in attendance.\u00a0 Watch for next year\u2019s event, come out and join in the the fun.\u00a0 \u201cSHOP LOCAL\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, Valley City Residents\u2019 can haul grass, branches and leaves\u00a0 to the year-round, 24-7 dump site.\u00a0 Please put your material in the appropriate area and pile \u201cUP\u201d instead of spreading \u201cout\u201d.\u00a0 Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Valley City Parks and Recreation website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcparks.com\">https:\/\/www.vcparks.com<\/a>.\u00a0 There are activities and facilities available for kids, adults and even for we \u201colder folks\u201d.\u00a0 Friendly employees will welcome and assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean-up Week:\u00a0 Materials be MUST sorted into piles &amp; DO NOT put piles out until after your previous week\u2019s pick-up.\u00a0 For further\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 information, please call 701-845-0314.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to all who provide and proof material for this article.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LOVE:<\/strong>\u00a0 <strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Thinking of you keeps me awake.\u00a0 Dreaming of you keeps me asleep. Being with you keeps me alive.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><em>~ Unknown\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>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>Hello Folks, \u201cIf you don\u2019t like North Dakota weather, wait five minutes, it will change\u201d.\u00a0 Is the changing weather why we seem to talk about it often?\u00a0 The weekend was beautiful, people were working in yards, walking, biking &amp; fishing. 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