VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Finally it seems we have a “break” in the weather and self-servingly, I am grateful. Isn’t it remarkable how efficiently the snow melted in the cool gloomy weather? It was as close to a perfect melt as that for which we could ask.

While the ground is drying, there are still some roads unfit for travel. When you see a “ROAD CLOSED” sign, please honor said sign as it may be a condition that would damage your vehicle, the road base or shoulders. When our city or our park district has to make repairs, it requires tax dollars affecting us all!

This year’s “CROP Hunger Walk” is Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 beginning in the Jefferson School area. Bring a donation, sign in and learn of hunger issues. North Dakota has 42,290 people of which 13,690 are children facing hunger. That equates to 1 in 13 children in ND! Please look into it, Blessings.

Last week was “Administrative Professionals’ Day”. Let those special employees know you appreciate them whether you are an employer or a customer. From all of us, “Thank you.”

Last weekend was the NFL Draft. Though I didn’t watch much, I did see enough to know it was a huge production shown on numerous mediums and networks. It sounds like Kansas City did a great job hosting. An NFL fan’s “smorgasbord”!

It is “National Small Business Week” with Valley City and MRES being proud to “power-on” small businesses. Now you can contribute by “shopping local” and supporting your favorite small businesses.

Last week flows from Baldhill Dam were reduced and barring significant rains, the forecast is again promising for this week. Keep the Faith. Thanks to all who provide and proof material for this article.

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you figure out why.” ~ Mark Twain

Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful, Dave Carlsrud mayor of Valley City.