NEWS & NOTES
8/19/2024
Hello Folks,
- Many schools are opening this week. With excited kids, more traffic, bikes, pedestrians and construction, there will be greater dangers. Please be extra careful out there.
- Saturday the Dakota Riders Motorcycle Club sponsors its annual Hill Climb just south of the I-94 exit 290. Classes are Mini, 150, 250, 450, 650, Open, Powder and Senior. Watching the skillful riders is really fascinating to me. The Mini Class has had contestants as young as three and around age 8 many begin riding bigger cycles; they are good too! Many proceeds are donated to charities so if you haven’t attended before, grab a lawn chair (there is some seating), stop by a concession stand for some goodies and enjoy the show.
- Not only are squirrels a leading cause of our power outages, they have identified that garbage containers can be “great sport”. If there is more garbage than what allows the lid to close completely, they can reach in, tear the bags and strew garbage around driveways and or yards. Try to keep your lids closed.
- Valley City citizens, if you need wood chips or some black dirt, call the Transfer Station at 845-0314 to check availability.
- Last weekend the Williston Basin Football Officials Association facilitated the “Gridiron Tune-up”, for football officials & coaches. The beautiful Williston High School and Football Complex hosted classes in the theater and scrimmages on the turf field. There were numerous educational, networking and relationship building opportunities. BECOME AN OFFICIAL to be “part of the game”, “give back” and have a great time; CALL 701-845-3953.
- Be sure to check Contractors’ Licensure before hiring them. For your protection, call City Hall at 701-845-8121 and confirm your contractor is licensed. There are some out there who have been unscrupulous and scammed people out of significant amounts of money. Be prudent.
- Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this article.
- “I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
- Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,
Dave
Dave Carlsrud