Moorhead, MN — Extra Click It or Ticket seat belt patrols take to the roads Oct. 12–26 statewide in Minnesota. Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies in Clay County are among nearly 400 Minnesota agencies increasing patrols to encourage motorists to buckle up.
In the last three years on Minnesota roads, 377 motorists were not buckled up, representing 43 percent of the total motorist deaths. Of those killed 41 percent were motorists ages 16–29.
In Clay County during this time period, 3 unbelted motorists were killed 4 were seriously injured.
“Non-belt use is a major problem with teens and young adults, and as a result, they are over-represented in traffic deaths,” says Moorhead Police Sergeant Deric Swenson. “One excuse we hear is ‘belts aren’t comfortable,’ well, neither are hospital beds.”
In Minnesota, drivers and passengers in all seating positions, including the back seat, are required to be buckled up or seated in the correct child restraint. Officers will stop and ticket unbelted drivers or passengers. Seat belts must be worn correctly — low and snug across the hips; shoulder straps should never be tucked under an arm or behind the back.
Why Buckle Up
In rollover crashes, unbelted motorists are usually ejected from the vehicle. In most cases, the vehicle will roll over them. Often, unbelted motorists will crack teeth out on steering wheels or break their nose, and even slam into and injure or kill others in the vehicle.
Resume Writing Class October 22 at Moorhead Library
Come to Moorhead Library on Monday, October 22 at 2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. for a resume writing class.
Learn the difference between what makes a good resume, a great resume and a poor resume.
Contact the Library at 218-233-7594 to register for either session. Space is limited.
For more information, please call 218-233-7594 or visit your library at 118 5th St. S. Information is also available online at www.larl.org. Moorhead Library is a branch of Lake Agassiz Regional Library.
Grand Opening of the New Lucien C. Barnes Pavilion at Bonanzaville
WEST FARGO, ND- October 9, 2012- The new Lucien C. Barnes Pavilion at Bonanzaville is ready for its big debut on October 25, 2012. This new 15,000 square foot addition to Bonanzaville has an event center, conference room, rotating exhibit gallery, and additional museum space that will be open year round.
The first exhibit on display in the new rotating gallery is on the 16th President Abraham Lincoln and his influence in North Dakota. The interactive exhibit features components from the Smithsonian, the North Dakota State Historical Society, and Bonanzaville’s collection. The exhibit, “The Lincoln Effect: How the Presidency Changed the Man and the Land” will be ready for viewing at the grand opening event.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 2:00pm on Thursday October 25th followed by an open house until 6:00pm with snacks and refreshments provided courtesy of Sunmart in West Fargo. The pioneer village and the new pavilion will be available to tour during the open house.
Volunteer Roger Larson works to build portable walls for the first exhibit “The Lincoln Effect: How the Presidency Changed the Man and the Land” in the rotating exhibit gallery at the New Lucien C. Barnes Pavilion at Bonanzaville in West Fargo, N.D.
Residential Brush Chipping Program Ends Oct. 31
FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo will conclude its 2012 residential curbside brush chipping program at the end of this month with the last day for service being Wednesday, October 31. The program will resume next May.
Fargo residents can continue to haul their brush/logs to the landfill at no charge as they can throughout the year. Proof of residency is required. The landfill is located on the corner of 45th St. and 7th Ave. N. in Fargo (4501 7th Ave. N.). Operating hours for the landfill are 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday until 3 p.m. (except for holiday hours).
For additional information and program guidelines, call the Forestry Department at
241-1465 or visit our website at www.cityoffargo.com/forestry.