{"id":282158,"date":"2024-05-01T09:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T14:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=282158"},"modified":"2024-05-13T08:42:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T13:42:53","slug":"news-and-notes-from-mayor-carlsrud-46","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=282158","title":{"rendered":"News and Notes From Mayor Carlsrud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello Folks,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green grasses are showing, trees are beginning to leaf out, people are planting flowers and kids are playing outside.&nbsp; It is a beautiful time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/VCFD-DiveBoat2024-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/VCFD-DiveBoat2024-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-282162\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/VCFD-DiveBoat2024-.jpg 445w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/VCFD-DiveBoat2024--300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/VCFD-DiveBoat2024--260x175.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When the addition to our fire hall was constructed, beautiful, glasslike, overhead doors were installed leaving the old solid ones on the original building.&nbsp; At that point, our volunteer firefighters contributed about $27,000.00 to install the glasslike doors.&nbsp; This year they were benefactors again as they donated $59,800.00 from their fundraising events to purchase a new \u201cZodiac Dive Boat\u201d for the department (see attached).&nbsp; Due to holes and the old boat being small, water rescues were risky for the rescue team and victims.&nbsp; Thank you for protecting us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last Friday the city held its \u201cEmployee Awards and Appreciation Banquet\u201d.&nbsp; There were awards, recognized team achievements, door prizes donated by local businesses, games of skill, jocularity and of course good food.&nbsp; The event organizers produced a program that kept the crowd engaged for the duration.&nbsp; Commissioners in attendance shared their gratitude for our employees\u2019 everyday work and their willingness to \u201cgo the extra mile\u201d for Valley City Citizens.&nbsp; Thank you everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) finalized a contract that will provide viewing opportunities for the \u201ctier-one\u201d sports.&nbsp; With streaming options available from many media outlets, grandmas and grandpas who can\u2019t get to the games can see their grandkids compete in a multitude of activities.&nbsp; Thank you to the NDHSAA Board, we\u2019re grateful your office is in Valley City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean-up Week begins May 13:&nbsp; Materials be MUST sorted and piled; DO NOT put piles out until after your previous week\u2019s pick-up.&nbsp; NEW: There will be a branch pick-up (3\u201d diameter and smaller) following Clean-up Week, the time is to be determined.&nbsp; For further information, please call 701-845-0314, see the city website or pick up a document at City Hall.<\/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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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<p><strong><em>\u201cChange is inevitable.&nbsp; Growth is optional.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><em>~ John Maxwell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Folks, Green grasses are showing, trees are beginning to leaf out, people are planting flowers and kids are playing outside.&nbsp; It is a beautiful time of the year. 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