Hello Folks,

• This Saturday, August 5, Valley City hosts its annual RiverFest which is the Sheyenne River Valley’s largest water festival.  The event will headquarter in Chautauqua Park where there will be, classes & games along with craft and food vendors.   Over 120 vessels are expected to float leisurely down the river which, thanks to the USACE, the river will be at optimum depth & flow.  There appears to be a little something for the whole family to enjoy.  For further information, see: www.vcparks.com.  Thanks to all who are facilitating the RiverFest Event.
• Please consider this; “Do one thing a day for local business.”
• Doctors recommend we exercise for good physical and mental health.  With our recent nice weather and fresh air, get out and do whatever exercise you can.  If you are physically challenged, I know some people who hopped on our Trolley and toured Valley City.  The said it was fun!
• Please be careful.  There is much construction around town so what use to be simple routes have become challenging mazes.  Please respect signs and barriers as they are for your protection.  The other day some of us observed a blue four-wheeler with what appeared to be an adult driver and a youth passenger go through the construction site by Leevers creating a cloud of dust & go partially airborne coming out of the site.  To the adult, “Shame on you”.
• Last week you probably received an e-mail from Joy at Public Works offering some convenient payment options for you.  The      e-mail is legitimate, so check with the office to see if they may be for you.
• With the extreme heat this summer, “peak demands” must be met to keep your air conditioners running.  MRES manages flexible power sources like hydro, coal & nuclear to meet peak demands when intermittent sources like wind & solar fall behind.
• Thanks to all who provide and proof material for this article.                     

• “Old Cowboy Logic, Wrinkles mean you laughed, Grey hair means you cared and Scars mean you lived.”    ~ Pinterest                        

                                                                                                                                                                       Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

The City of Valley City has an opening on the Planning & Zoning Commission for an extraterritorial seat. This position is a 5-year term.

If you would like to be considered for this position:

Please submit your name, address, and phone number, in writing, to the Valley City Auditor’s Office, 254 2nd Ave NE, Valley City. You may also email your information to jhintz@valleycity.us. All submissions must be submitted by Friday, August 4th, 2023.

Hello Everybody,

• There is much grief in our region following the horrific ambush in Fargo resulting in the death of Police Officer Jake Wallin.  Please pray for all who grieve and thank law enforcement folks, emergency responders and fire fighters for the great services they provide for each of us.  “Thank you all”.
• I erred in last week’s article and named the wrong band featured for Thursday night’s Summer Nights on Central.  The band that played was “2-Weeks Notice” and they did a really nice job entertaining a great crowd.  I am sorry for any inconveniences it may have caused.
• The West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitos and there have been cases confirmed in our region.  It can be some nasty stuff so please, be careful.  Use an insect repellant with deet, eliminate standing water near you and wear long sleeve shirts etc. to protect yourself.
• A couple of us took a leisurely drive around the northeast part of Barnes County last week looking at crops.  While some fields are a bit spotty and a little behind, many fields look uniform and very nice.  The crop colors were vivid, blacks, greens, some golden.  Corn, beans and grain were waving in the evening breeze and sun, they were beautiful.  There is hope.
• Last week I received and e-mail from the “Department of Motor Vehicles” notifying me of a traffic violation charge.  I couldn’t remember anything unusual in recent travel, of course I am “older”.   Then I had a “flicker of light in the attic, phishing”!  IT WAS A SCAM!  Please be aware as we “senior citizens” are targets.
• Cyber security is critical in our lives today.  Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) and our Barnes County partners oversee the cyber security protection for our city.
• Thanks to all who provide and proof material for this article.                    

• “A person only learns by two things, one is reading and the other is association with smarter people.”    ~ Will Rogers                        

                                                                                                                                                                       Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave

Hi Folks,

• This week is another great week for entertainment in Valley City.  Wednesday, July 19th, Myron Sommerfeld & The Music of the Stars will be featured at Music in the Park.  Myron and his group play a myriad of easy listening, swing and ballroom music for all to enjoy.  
• Thursday the 20th is another Summer Nights on Central featuring 32 BELOW and its “music for the working class”.  The band, having sold over 15,000 albums,  is also one of the house bands at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville.  Last week the food, music and visits were all good ….. enjoy. 
• Monday the 17th the VCPR is hosting a City Block Party in City Park 5:30 – 7:30 ….. Fun for all!
• Chautauqua Park has a great, new Sand Volleyball Court.  Thank you to the Valley City Parks and Recreation Department.
• Chlorosis in trees, mostly Maples, is showing up around town.  If you have trees that are turning a lighter green, leaning towards golden, you may have a chlorosis issue.  It can be treated if caught early or it could be fatal if not.  Please utilize our City Forester or our Barnes County Agent as resources.  
• If you are planning to plant a tree(s), please see the recommended tree listing which can be obtained at City Hall and likely the Courthouse too.  Sadly, some my favorite trees are not flourishing in our area as they once did.
• Another challenge is the Emerald Ash Borer.  The borers have yet to be confirmed in Valley City, though they are in Moorhead.  Valley City has a huge number of Green and Black Ash Trees that can be ruined by the borer so you may want to check your trees.  If you have Ash trees you want to save, there is a treatment and again, please utilize the aforementioned resources.
• Thanks to all who provide and proof material for this article.                     

• “Never wrestle with a pig, you both get dirty and the pig likes it.”    ~ Cowboy Logic                         

                                                  Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave