G’day Mate, (An Australian Greeting, “hello friend”)
- Last Saturday, the Valley City Fire Department (VCFD) held its annual fundraiser. Some of the proceeds are invested in personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard rescue and firefighting personnel and to ensure a more efficient response for our community and the surrounding area. Thank you to everyone who supported so generously.
- Our VCFD Rescue Squad consists of fourteen dedicated members who undergo specialized training and respond to over 50% of our total calls. Vehicle crashes are frequent and often require the squad to extricate trapped individuals—a skill that requires certification above and beyond their regular monthly drills. These members often witness difficult scenes that stay with them long after the call is over. We are deeply grateful for their service, Blessings and be safe.
- “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” ~ John Lennon
- Last week, the city staff of Dickinson, ND, did a great job hosting the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) Spring Workshop. We attended numerous educational sessions for city employees and elected officials, along with the opportunity to tour the City of Dickinson’s Public Works Center, the Police and Fire complex, and the Dinosaur Museum—all of which were terrific. While the Dinosaur Museum may not look large from the outside, the inside is carefully laid out with a plethora of displays; it is well worth the visit. Another day, we were Blessed with a walking tour of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Having walked near the facility last summer, we already thought it was special, but being able to go inside this time was truly spectacular. It is certainly a destination for everyone. For more information, search “trlibrary.com”.
- North Dakota High School Activities (NDHSAA), with offices right here in Valley City, winter activities have pretty concluded with some exciting competitions. Now, the spring plays, speech, music and a plethora of sports are underway indoor and outdoor as weather permits. Enjoy and be safe everyone. “Victory is in the quality of competition and not the final score” ~ Mike Marshall
- Thank you to all who provided material and to Sue for proofing this column.
- “Be happy, Be bright, Be you.” ~ Kate Spade
Blessings, Prayer, Respect and Gratitude,
Dave
Dave Carlsrud