Women in History Month ended Monday and baseball is underway, here is a little shout out to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).  Philip K. Wrigley founded the league which was in play from 1943 to 1954. The AAGPBL is recognized as the forerunner of women’s professional league sports in the United States.  Thank you Mr. Wrigley.

A number of citizens are obtaining an extra 65-gallon garbage container which is acceptable. More containers mean more garbage to the Fargo Landfill, and it is expensive, to help save money for yourself and all Valley City citizens, recycle! CARDBOARD is a very beneficial material to recycle as there is a lot of it and it is heavy.  Please recycle and do not put cardboard in the garbage.

Motorists, please remember pedestrians have right-of-way at crosswalks though not when they are J-walking and pedestrians, be considerate of motorists.  Be respectful of each other and all will be smoother and safer. 

Race horse Secretariat, was born March 30, 1970; he was spectacular, research him.

An excerpt from Superintendent Josh Johnson’s letter to VCPS District Citizens:  “The VCPS School Board voted unanimously to call for a school referendum for June 10, 2025.  The vote will ask the citizens of the school district to decide on a $46 million new school that would be connected to Jefferson Elementary School.  The intent of this proposal is to consolidate our school district buildings, enhance school safety and security, modernize educational spaces, address ADA issues, eliminate $30 million of deferred maintenance, and maximize operational efficiencies for our school district.  This proposal would also include closing, selling, and demolishing some of our existing school buildings in the district. If you have any questions or would like to meet, please reach out to Supt. Johnson by phone at 701.490.2825 or email at josh.johnson@k12.nd.us. 

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

“If you want peace, you don’t talk with those who agree with you, you talk with those who disagree with you.”                   ~ Paraphrasing Desmond Tutu

Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud