VALLEY CITY, ND (NewsDakota.com) – We were spoiled some by a bit of “Pseudo Spring”, but the snow provided much needed moisture in our area.  With mild temperatures, it is comfortable outside and allows a snow melt that will retain moisture.

The 30th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction will be held this Friday at the Valley City Eagles Club.  There will be games, a buffet dinner along with a live action and a virtual silent auction already underway.  For further information call: 701-845-7203.

NDDOT notified us that a bid for the “Shared Use Path and ADA Ramps” came in under estimate and was accepted.  Thanks and congratulations to our city and engineering teams for securing project funding.  The path will be along Winter Show Road from the 8th Avenue SW intersection to near 2nd Avenue SW.  Walking, jogging and biking has always be dangerous on Winter Show Road and this first phase will provide safe passage along this busy stretch of road.

SCAM:  People are receiving phone calls with the callers claiming to be police!  Remember, Law Enforcement Agencies WILL NOT ask you to send money or personal information through a phone call!  If you have any doubt, call Valley City Police Department (VCPD) at 701-845-3110.  Please err on the side of caution.

Jeff Boschee from Valley City and the University of Kansas was ranked by Sports Illustrated as North Dakota’s 30th Greatest Sports Figure from years 1900 to 2000.

The old water storage standpipe near 5th Avenue and 12th Street NW is leaking.  With the standpipe leaking and the water tower along 5th decommissioned, studies for a new water tower are underway.

It was fun watching Fargo native, Tom Hoge, tie for 5th at the Valero Texas Open Golf Event over the weekend.

Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.

“The purpose of life is to discover your gift.  The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.”     ~ David Viscott

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