Valley City  (Chamber 10-25-21)  Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud has distributed his latest message to Valley City residents.

“Hi Everybody,

Halloween! Gosh Sunday is the end of October already!! With that, the 10-day forecast is promising so there are likely to be many “trick-or-treaters” out and about. If you are driving, please be extra careful to protect the kids and grandkids.

 

A citizen stopped me the other day and commented, “We have a beautiful city, but I see businesses with weeds growing along buildings and in sidewalks”. Whether you’re a building owner or a tenant, please be proud of where you are and keep the area looking nice.

 

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is a Joint Action Agency that provides and manages power on behalf of Valley City and 60 other municipal power communities in ND, SD, MN, & IA. In 2005, the MRES Members were 50% carbon free and by 2020 the members were 84% carbon free. Valley City’s 2020 power supply mix is even better at 93% carbon free and 75% of our power is renewable.

 

The most effective weapon against COVID is vaccine. Please, get your vaccination.

 

Last week Sue and I attended a funeral for two people who were married 65 years. In an eloquent eulogy, the point was made that they were married that long due to commitments with each other. A part of the “commitment” definition includes devotion, faithfulness, attentiveness and loyalty. I thought that was pretty neat.

 

Thank you to contributors again this week.

 

“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”   (Harry S. Truman)

 

Blessings, Respect Others, Be Kind and Pray,”

 

Dave

Dave Carlsrud