{"id":277726,"date":"2023-11-20T08:24:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T14:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=277726"},"modified":"2023-11-20T08:25:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T14:25:05","slug":"news-and-notes-from-mayor-carlsrud-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=277726","title":{"rendered":"News And Notes From Mayor Carlsrud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Valley City, ND &#8211; Hello Folks, This is a time to give thanks for: Blessings we sometimes take for granted, all those who are in our lives and bountiful harvests to name a few.\u00a0 I hope you all have a Blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.<\/li><li>Thank you to our Electrical Department and all involved with placing our city\u2019s Christmas Lighting.\u00a0 Central Avenue lighting is amazing with more coming on Main.\u00a0 There are numerous sites for photo ops throughout the downtown, check\u2019m out &amp; enjoy.<\/li><li>Friday the 24th is the VALLEY CITY FIREFIGHTERS BENEFIT DANCE FUNDRAISER at the Eagles Club with music by \u201cKarma\u201d.\u00a0 It is a free will donation event.\u00a0<\/li><li>SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, showcasing our local businesses, is this Saturday along with the Chamber\u2019s Light Parade and a Christmas Lighting Ceremony in Veterans Park.\u00a0 Make it a day to be uptown enjoying people and the holiday spirit. \u00a0<\/li><li>With the sun being lower in the sky, darkness comes early.\u00a0 PLEASE wear Hi-Viz reflective clothing and walk or jog facing traffic.\u00a0 There are so many distracted drivers, you\u2019ll be safer if you wear Hi-Viz\u00a0 reflective clothing\/vests and are facing oncoming traffic. \u00a0<\/li><li>The Behavioral Health Coalition met last week with special guest Dr. Nizar Wehbe, North Dakota State Health Officer.\u00a0 Dr. Wehbe was gracious in listening to the needs and concerns of Barnes County Citizens, schools and healthcare organizations.\u00a0 Addictions to vaping, tobacco, alcohol and various other drugs were discussed.\u00a0 Availability of suitable housing is also a growing concern in our immediate area and statewide.<\/li><li>Last week Sue and I attended the VCPS production of Frozen.\u00a0 The talented young people made the event delightfully entertaining.\u00a0 Thank you to all who made it happen.<\/li><li>Last week\u2019s VCHS \u201cFriday Flyer\u201d shared some benefits of exercise: weight control, cardio, less stress &amp; diabetes control to name a few.\u00a0 A little exercise goes a long way.\u00a0 Think about it.<\/li><li>Thanks to all who provide and proof material for this article.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u201d &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><em>~ Hausa Proverb<\/em><strong><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Carlsrud<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valley City, ND &#8211; Hello Folks, This is a time to give thanks for: Blessings we sometimes take for granted, all those who are in our lives and bountiful harvests to name a few.\u00a0 I hope you all have a Blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. 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