{"id":290609,"date":"2025-02-10T14:30:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T20:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=290609"},"modified":"2025-02-10T14:31:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T20:31:29","slug":"news-notes-feb-10-from-mayor-carlsrud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=290609","title":{"rendered":"News &#038; Notes Feb 10 from Mayor Carlsrud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Greetings All,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dad Joke: \u201cOf all the technological advancements over the years, the \u2018Dry Erase Board\u2019 is still remarkable!!\u201d&nbsp; Hehehe.<\/li><li>The NW Water Tower project to replace the standpipe is underway with environmental documentation, preliminary design, final design and bidding being addressed.<\/li><li>CHI Mercy Hospital now offers state of the art mammography and cataract surgery.&nbsp; The digital mammography provides crystal clear images for accurate diagnosis and the specialized cataract procedures both allow us to have great services in Valley City.&nbsp; Call 701-845-6400 for further information.<\/li><li>Saturday our local chamber of Commerce facilitated \u201cSouper Saturday\u201d at Brockhopp Brewing where a good time was had by all.&nbsp; Eleven contestants brought outstanding soups for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp; I tasted all of them and any one would be a satisfying meal for me, they were really good.&nbsp; Additional sponsors were BEK Communications, Leevers and Pizza Corner.&nbsp; Thank you all.<\/li><li>Some ways to beat the \u201cWinter Doldrums\u201d are:<ul><li>Invest in time with friends and family, perhaps host a gathering. Enjoy the sun and fresh air even though it may be cold!<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Eat well, whole grains, fatty fish, fruits, veggies and try some seasonings different than you usually use.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Valentine\u2019s Day is a celebration of love and affection&nbsp;that originated as a Christian feast day.&nbsp; It honors Saint Valentine, a martyr who was executed for marrying couples in secret.&nbsp;The holiday has evolved into a cultural and commercial celebration of love and romance.&nbsp;People send cards and flowers, have date nights and generally invest time with each other.&nbsp; Share your gratitude by making it a \u201cspecial time\u201d for you and those about whom you care.<\/li><li>Cliff Cushman was a noted North Dakotan from Grand Forks who served as a pilot in the United States Air Force and was an Olympian.&nbsp; You may enjoy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=quote%2C+cliff+Cushman&amp;oq=quote%2C+cliff+Cushman&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigAdIBCDk2NjFqMGo0qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=quote%2C+cliff+Cushman&amp;oq=quote%2C+cliff+Cushman&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigAdIBCDk2NjFqMGo0qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8<\/a>.<\/li><li>Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.<\/li><li><strong>\u201cRather than focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle.\u201d<\/strong><strong><em>&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong>~ <em>Mary Lou Retton<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em>Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Carlsrud,  Feb 10, 2025. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings All, Dad Joke: \u201cOf all the technological advancements over the years, the \u2018Dry Erase Board\u2019 is still remarkable!!\u201d&nbsp; Hehehe. 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