Christmas Greetings,
- As the Jewish Hanukkah Celebration winds down, the Christian Celebration of Christmas ramps up. December 25th Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ through religious and cultural traditions. Around the world special church services are held with heartfelt caroling, focusing on love, peace, generosity and family. In addition to church activities, families commonly gather to honor Jesus’ birth with food, gifts and companionship.
- Our Valley City Fire Department held its Christmas Party last week. There was a great turn out with current and retired firefighters sharing the camaraderie and special bonds that have grown among them over the years. The commitment includes, but not limited to their time away from family and hours of training which lead the way to lifelong relationships. Blessings and be safe.
- Remember “The Reason for the Season”
- Even though significant winter weather events have missed us, there have been enough snow falls to create challenges with snow and ice. Managing snow and ice on city streets is an “art” and our folks do a great job. During my years with the North Dakota High School Activities Association, Sheryl and I traveled the state extensively and we felt there wasn’t another town with better snow removal than Valley City. Thanks All.
- With Christmas Eve being Wednesday, perhaps it would be enjoyable for you to drive around and see residential and city Christmas lighting. Many folks have done great work decorating around their properties while our city electrical crew has added some new decorations along with “revamping” older decorations making them look like new. Great job, thank you guys.
- Clean snow and ice from around your garbage containers so they can be accessed for pickup.
- Merry Christmas from our house to yours and may your family gathering be filled with love, joy and peace.
- Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
- “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” ~ Mother Teresa
Blessings, Prayer, Respect and Gratitude,
Dave
Dave Carlsrud