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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) Several displays will be in the rotunda and on the upper floors of the courthouse to acquaint visitors with the different offices and their missions during Government week activities in Barnes County.
Barnes County Commission chairman Eldred Knutson says, “We encourage everyone to come see the displays, talk with employees, and participate in the activities that are planned. The public can also sit in on a County Commission meeting on Tuesday morning.”
A courthouse drawing will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for $25 in Chamber bucks and City-County Health will also hold a drawing on Thursday for a free total lipid profile (cholesterol screening). Free popcorn will be offered throughout the week on second floor.
The majority of activities will take place on Tuesday, with free blood pressure readings being offered at City-County Health from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in their office on first floor. An outdoor equipment display by the Valley City Fire Department, Barnes County Ambulance and, possibly, the County Highway Shop will be set up in the parking lot.
A law enforcement official from Sheriff Randy McClaflin’s staff will be on hand to offer a Fatal Vision demonstration that gives participants an idea of how alcohol impairs individuals. And free walking tacos will be served in the rotunda by county employees from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with free ice cream floats available on second floor from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday activities will focus on school children, with school tours being arranged by Scott Crump, Veterans Service Officer. Students will have the opportunity to hear about and ask questions of county workers regarding county services. City-County Health will treat all visitors to a free healthy snack sample from 10 a.m. until noon.
Mock trials are being offered to area school students on Thursday. Students participate through role playing to better understand courtroom procedures during a trial. This activity is being arranged by Barnes County States Attorney Carl Martineck.
Fuel assistance, Medicaid, absentee voting ballots, marriage licenses, veterans benefits, immunizations, becoming a licensed or registered child care provider, plant identification, road maintenance, building and sewer permits. These are a handful of services offered in Barnes County and at the courthouse.
No activities will be held on Friday since the courthouse will be closed in observance of Good Friday.