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May 23rd, 2013
Elsie Heinze Kunze died May 22nd at the Cooperstown Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 AM on Tuesday May 28th at the Assembly of God Church in Dazey, ND with Rev. Brian Skaar officiating. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7 PM Monday at the Lerud-Schuldt funeral Home with a Prayer Service beginning at 7 PM. Interment will be in the Hannaford Cemetery.
After listening to several books read by Valley City Auditor Avis Richter Wednesday, about 20 Valley City youngsters had a chance to see a large selection of new children's books the Valley City-Barnes County Library obtained with the help of a grant.
Hammel said all the books being obtained with the help of the grant from the Libri Foundation have now been received. The books include a wide selection of children's books, including books in braille, Hammel said. The 70 books are valued at about $1,070.
More in Thursday's issue of the Times-Record.
The Valley City Adult Learning Center held its 2012 – 2013 Graduation on Thursday, May 16, at the Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Tech Center.
“This year’s graduation was particularly exciting because it is our biggest class by far for the ALC,” said Chantal Thiel, adult education instructor.
More in Thursday's issue of the Times-Record.
Valley City police are seeking information from the public regarding a dumpster fire in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 18. The fire, which police are investigating as a possible arson, was in a dumpster near the Lokken Field parking lot.
Anyone with information regarding the fire should contact the Valley City Police Department at (701) 845-3110.
This weekend marks the seasonal opening of the Midland Continental Depot museum in Wimbledon, which opened last year to showcase the Midland Continental Railroad that was supposed to run from Winnepeg, Canada to Texas but never ended up crossing North Dakota borders.
The museum will open for the first time this summer over the Memorial Day weekend and will remain open daily until Labor Day from 1 to 4 p.m. and at other times by appointment.
Steven Rowell, 54, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Jamestown, ND, died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home of natural causes.
Steven John Rowell was born on February 5, 1959, in Jamestown, the son of John and Carole (Cichos) Rowell. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1977 and from Jamestown College in 1982. Steve was an insurance adjuster and lived in Bismarck, ND for a short time, then moved to Lincoln, NE where his home has been since.
Laurits “Pete” Nelson, 60, succumbed to cancer, died in his home on Monday, May 20, 2013.
L. Peter Nelson was born on April 4, 1953, in Jamestown, ND, son of June C. (Baird) and Clarence P. “Howdy” Nelson. He attended school in Edgeley graduating from Edgeley High School with the Class of 1971. Pete entered the US Air Force in September 1971 and served until December 1974 when he was honorably discharged.
May 22nd
Valley City State University will offer a new undergraduate major in software engineering beginning fall semester 2013.
“Software engineering will be a challenging and rewarding major for students,” said Susan Pfeifer, VCSU assistant professor in business and information technology.
More in Wednesday's issue of the Times-Record.
Lutheran Social Services Senior Companions are available to help seniors age 60-plus with free, non-medical in-home services in Valley City.
All senior companions are at least 55 years of age, pre-screened, trained and have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of other seniors in their community.
On Feb. 27, Dolly Hoelmer, outreach worker for Valley City's adult services operation, said “It is a great program. Our volunteers are able to help people with vision problems, or if they just need a friend or are lonely.”
More in Wednesday's issue of the Times-Record
During a regular meeting of the Valley City Commission Monday, commissioner Mary Lee Nielson said she believed Barnes County officials did not have a good reason for spending taxpayer's money to move the 9-1-1 dispatch center from the Valley City Law Enforcement Center to the basement of the Barnes County Courthouse. Read about this and other business conducted by the commission in Wednesday's Times-Record.
