Sixteen area seniors have been nominated for the 2013 Senior of the Year Award. The Senior of the Year Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo. A Social begins at 5:30 and the Dinner and Program at 6:30.
Nominees include Deloris Berndt, Gib Bromenschenkel, Sandy Conzemius, Arnold Ellingson, Ray Green, June Lacey, Adelaide MacMillan, R. Tracy Myers, John Postovit, Tom Selleys, Lola Smith, Jan Stoffel, Harvey Seidel, Clark Tufte, Durran “Hank” Ungar and Donovan Withem.
The Senior of the Year (SOTY) recognizes those aged 65 and over who have made an outstanding contribution to enrich the social, cultural or civic life of our community. Categories for SOTY awards include Business Person, Community Involvement, Education/Arts, Faith, and Healthcare/Wellness.
Proceeds from the event will be used to enhance the quality of life for residents at Bethany Retirement Living.
Take action and be prepared with Clay and Cass County’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System
(CLAY COUNTY, MN, September 23, 2013) –Now is the time to ensure you are enrolled to receive critical CodeRED emergency messages from Clay and Cass County during September’s National Preparedness Month. A CodeRED call will go out September 30, 2013 at 1 pm to all residents. If you do not receive that call, visit the County’s or City’s website, www.co.clay.mn.us www.ci.fargo.nd.us www.casscountynd.gov or www.ci.moorhead.mn.us and click the CodeRED logo to sign up.
Those who have already enrolled to CodeRED alerts recently moved or changed telephone numbers are encouraged to also visit the above website and click on the CodeRED logo to update their contact information.
Notifications are provided at no cost for all Clay and Cass County residents. County and City officials will send out CodeRED alerts related to any potential storm activity, evacuations and shelter locations making it an essential preparedness tool to stay safe.
“We need to be able to reach our community in case of an emergency. Be proactive and make sure we have your contact information in the CodeRED database so you can keep yourself, your family and your property protected in case of a real emergency,” Bryan Green, Clay County’s Emergency Management Director said.
During enrollment, citizens may customize if they would also like to receive general alerts in addition to emergency alerts and how they would like to receive them. Citizens are encouraged to save the telephone number 866-419-5000 in their telephone’s contacts to easily identify when a CodeRED emergency alert is being delivered.
Those who questions or are without Internet access may call Cass Fargo Emergency Management at 701-476-4068, Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 218-299-5151 or City of Moorhead Emergency Management at 218-299-5298 or 299-5134 to subscribe to receive CodeRED messages.
Our number one priority has always been to keep our citizens safe. The only way to do that is to get them better prepared and the best way to be prepared is to be informed using the CodeRED system,” Green said.
“Eliminate Your Debt”
Seminar Provided by The Village
Credit lines over-extended? Not sure who to pay first? Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul? If this sounds all too familiar, attend our “Eliminate Your Debt” seminar. Learn the steps you need to take to reduce your debt, put an end to collection calls, and give you peace of mind.
Eliminate Your Debt will be held on Oct. 7, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Dakota Medical Foundation.
4141 28th Ave. S., Fargo. Register at www.eliminateyourdebt.eventbrite.com.
Two Arrested at Fargo Police Checkpoint
FARGO, N.D. (September 23, 2013) – The Fargo Police Department, along with M.A.D.D. and Fargo Police Volunteers hosted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, September 20, from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The checkpoint was located in the 3200 Block of 13th Ave. S. A total of 285 vehicles entered the checkpoint. 15 vehicles were flagged for further testing. Two drivers were arrested for Driving Under the Influence; one man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and for driving under suspension.
North Dakota law enforcement agencies are using sobriety checkpoints as part of an over-all driving-under the influence (DUI) enforcement program. The purpose is to increase the perception of “risk of apprehension” for motorists who choose to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Since October of 2004, the Fargo Police Department has now conducted 60 sobriety checkpoints which have resulted in 176 arrests for Driving Under the Influence.
North Dakota Sees Steep
Rise in West Nile Virus Cases
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health has seen a 95 percent increase in reported West Nile virus (WNV) cases in the last two weeks. State health officials are reminding people to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites and possible West Nile virus infection.
As of Sept. 18, 2013, North Dakota reported 76 human WNV cases, up 37 cases since Sept. 3, 2013. In addition to human cases, there have been nine asymptomatic blood donors, one horse, six birds and 20 mosquito pools that have tested positive for WNV.
“We are continuing to see WNV positive cases being reported,” said Alicia Lepp, epidemiologist with the North Dakota Department of Health. “Even though the weather is cooling down, people still need to protect themselves against mosquito bites. With fall activities starting, such as football and hunting, people need to be aware that mosquitoes will remain active and pose a risk of WNV transmission until the first hard freeze occurs.”
The common symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, headache, body aches and rash. People with more severe illness may experience symptoms such as stiff neck, confusion, paralysis, coma and even death. Fortunately, most people infected with West Nile virus develop the less severe form of the disease or develop no symptoms at all.
West Nile virus activity will be updated Wednesday mornings each week throughout the West Nile virus season on the Department of Health’s West Nile virus website at www.ndhealth.gov/wnv.
For more information, contact Alicia Lepp, North Dakota Department of Health, at 1.800.472.2180 or 701.328.2378.
Public Comment Period for
2nd Street Flood Protection Extended
FARGO, N.D. (Sept. 23, 2013) – The public comment period for proposed flood protection options in the downtown area along 2nd Street North from NP Avenue to 6th Avenue North has been extended to Sunday, Sept. 29. The original end date had been set for Monday, Sept. 23. The delay will allow the Engineering Department an opportunity to give the downtown community a detailed presentation on the four proposed options.
Community members are invited to share input online at www.CityofFargo.com/2ndStreetFloodProtection. Those interested in submitting a paper copy may visit the Engineering Office at 200 3rd St. N., Fargo or contact the Engineering Office via phone or email at 241-1545 or feng@cityoffargo.com.
Public Hearing on 52nd
Avenue Development Postponed to Nov. 5
FARGO, N.D. (Sept. 18, 2013) – The Fargo Planning Commission’s public hearing on the proposed Christianson development on the NE corner of I-29 and 52nd Avenue South has been delayed to Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m. in the Commission Room at Fargo City Hall, 200 3rd St. N. The meeting had been scheduled for Oct. 1. The delay is to allow time for a public meeting and completion of a traffic study. The proposed development includes 60 acres of commercial development, single family housing, apartments, and offices. More information on the proposal is available on the City of Fargo website at www.cityoffargo.com
Fargo residents living in the area are encouraged to attend a public meeting on the proposal on Thursday, October 3, at Centennial Elementary School, 4201 25th St. S., from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a presentation on the proposal at 6:30 p.m.