Dave Carlsrud

It has been nice seeing the small grain harvest nearing completion, last cuttings of hay and the “clean look” of hay and straw bales in the fields.  Much like Grandma just vacuumed the stubble and set the bales there.

Hearts and prayers go out to family and friends of Charlie Kirk for the loss of their loved one.  Please pray for peace.

This is Homecoming Week at Valley City Public Schools.  Beginning Monday, some of the events are: Girls’ Golf, Powder Puff Football, Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country,Parade, Football and lest we forget Pajama Day!  There will be lots of fun for the students and much enjoyment for spectators.  Everyone, come out and enjoy!  For information, email denise.Wadeson@K12.ND.USa

As I am getting older, I need a greater focus on my exercising and stretching as the sedentary computer work and television are constantly “tugging” at me.  Exercising and stretching can help prevent high blood pressure, strokes, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, depression and just help us feel better.  It can also boost energy, reduce stress and improve our moods. Google “Benefits of exercise”.   Exercises are as simple as chair-seated to walking, dancing, swimming, and biking.  Google “Exercises for seniors”.  Try it, see if you like it.

At the Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) board meeting last week, generation and transmission rise to significant discussion.  The increased amount of electric power needed by data centers and the like, creates huge challenges.  While MRES has a favorable mix energy from its generation sources, working towards an adequate, reliable, affordable and environmentally favorable product continues.  There is little or no excess power available on the market so North Dakota Legislators are studying the feasibility of utilizing nuclear reactors.  Small Module Reactors (SMR) are the most likely way for North Dakota to begin as SMRs produce clean energy though they are quite expensive to build.

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

“I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.”     ~ President George W. Bush

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud