{"id":278029,"date":"2023-11-29T14:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=278029"},"modified":"2023-12-11T08:26:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T14:26:36","slug":"news-and-notes-from-mayor-carlsrud-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=278029","title":{"rendered":"News And Notes from Mayor Carlsrud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hello Everyone, we have certainly been Blessed with beautiful late fall weather.&nbsp;A few years ago winter arrived early in October forcing construction to stop. From that, a segment of <em>gravel<\/em> <em>road<\/em> all winter on Main by the Rosebud Center.&nbsp;Oh well, that is how we get averages!&nbsp;Enjoy the above average temperatures for a while.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>December is a month of celebrations for many.&nbsp;Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas are three identified on my calendar.&nbsp;During this time of the year, many homes and businesses have decorative lighting and religious scenes.&nbsp;With the nice weather, more decorations are showing up almost daily, go for a walk or drive and enjoy the beauty.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Light has shown to be a positive therapy for good mental health.&nbsp;While outdoor light is the best, winter days are short, so those of you who have decorative lighting in your yards may be \u201cmaking someone\u2019s day\u201d.&nbsp;Thank you.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Last week the Valley City &#8211; Barnes County Development Corporation (VCBCDC) held its Annual Banquet at the Eagles Club.&nbsp;There was a nice social, a good meal and an informative program.&nbsp;Representatives from Freedom Machine Group and John Deere Seeding Group shared how the VCBCDC helped bring their businesses here and ways it helps retain businesses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Information about \u201cCommunity Engagement\u201d opportunities was presented.&nbsp;There are numerous VCBCDC events where help is needed with many of them being fun.&nbsp;Contact Trinity at 701-490-9010 to see if there is something you would like.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We had four power outages in November all caused by, guess what, squirrels!&nbsp;Kudos to Public Power, in spite of the squirrels, our power was \u201con\u201d 99.9999% of the time.&nbsp;Thank you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>December 21, 2023 the Winter Solstice occurs at 9:27 PM.&nbsp;That means the days will become longer beginning the 22nd, YAY!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thanks to all who provide and proof material for this article.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cAll you need is love.&nbsp;But a little chocolate now and then doesn\u2019t hurt.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\ufeff<\/em><\/strong><em>~ Charles M. Schultz<\/em><strong><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dave<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Everyone, we have certainly been Blessed with beautiful late fall weather.&nbsp;A few years ago winter arrived early in October forcing construction to stop. 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