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- The winds of change are in the air for Sue and me as our commission president\/mayoral term concludes on June 30th. I am very grateful for Sue\u2019s help and support over the years. Not every day was \u201cpeaches and cream\u201d! There were times when I brought the job home and shouldn\u2019t have\u2014sorry Sue.\u00a0 There were many good days as well and the overall experience was gratifying. Remember \u201cEvery end is the result of a new beginning<\/em>\u201d Thank you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I have debts of gratitude owed to so many.\u00a0 As most of you know, for tasks to be accomplished, \u201cit takes a village.\u201d Support from the city staff, city commissioners, Valley City citizens, the North Dakota League of Cities, and Missouri River Energy Services\u2014to name a few\u2014was critical for any success we may have achieved. Thank you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- One of the administrative successes for our city, county, VCPS, and VCSU was \u201cLeadership Coffee\u201d. VCSU President Tisa organized this monthly meeting with the Barnes County Commission Chairman, the VCPS Superintendent, and the VC Commission President\/Mayor. Meetings consisted of discussing challenges and ways we could partner to solve them. Thank you all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Citizens of Valley City, please know that you are served by a team of employees who excel at their jobs and take pride in their work. A primary reason for this is that administration actively boosts morale through team-building activities, educational training, and, of course, occasional potluck meals and games. I am proud to have been associated with this Valley City team. Thank you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It is fitting that I give a shoutout to all of the commissioners with whom I have been honored to serve during my tenure. Much time and effort are necessary to be an effective commissioner. Commissioners have to arrange time away from their families and jobs to serve our community.\u00a0 An example would be the time required in preparing for meetings as it isn\u2019t unusual to have 175 pages of material to review for a commission meeting.\u00a0 Thank you all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A special thank you to a very good commissioner who wasn\u2019t re-elected this time. Jeff Erickson has devotedly served the citizens of Valley City for eight years and will be sorely missed. Thank you Jeff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u201cNews & Notes\u201d will be taking a break, but will return July 20th. Thank you for your support and kindness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Thank you to all who\u00a0provided\u00a0material and\u00a0to\u00a0Sue for proofing this column.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u201c<\/strong>In a gentle way, you can shake the world<\/strong>.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong> <\/strong>~ Mahatma Gandhi<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/em>Blessings, Prayers, Respect and Gratitude,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dave<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dave Carlsrud<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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