Hello Folks, Thank you to all who have been doing such great jobs keeping your properties looking so nice.  I know it is a lot of work, but with weather having been pleasant, it makes the tasks easier.

That we all need some degree of exercise for healthy living, please consider the following.  “America’s Largest Public-Private Wellness Partnership” includes municipalities, schools and private entities contributing over $100 Million to combat obesity and the burdens of sedentary lifestyles.  The mission is to build healthy communities by bringing fitness opportunities to all.  See: https://www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com/

Hats off to our City Employees as they are scurrying in their preparations to beat the cold weather.  Cleaning streets, putting up Christmas lighting and winterizing are a few of the chores.  Thanks everyone.

The other day a person was driving forth & back making u-turns on a residential street trying to see a house number.  If your house number isn’t easily identifiable from the street, please make it larger and a brighter contrasting color.  Thank you.

Thanksgiving is about a week away.  It is a celebration with Native American and Puritan traditions along with Egyptian, Greek, Roman & Jewish Sukkot Harvest Festivals.

Thanksgiving fun fact:  There is no rest for the weary – or plumbers. These protectors of the pipes log their busiest day on Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving.  Pro tip: Oil and kitchen drains often mean disaster!

Perhaps many of you are familiar with “Data Centers” which require power for “A-I type” needs.  Valley City uses about 22 KW of power per day and a moderately sized Data Center uses about 100 KW.  To power the city of Fargo for a day it requires  about 100 KW!  So many “advancements” in our country are requiring greater amounts of energy and water.  Providing enough of each will be challenging.

Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.

“We should just be thankful to be together.  I think that’s what they mean by Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown”           ~ Marcie, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud