Harvey, ND

Sandy Sherlock and her service dog, Eddie recently did a presentation for the Wells Co. Mentoring group. Sandy talked about disabilities, including her personal challenges with multiplesclerosis. She also talked about service dogs and how hers was specifically trained as a mobility dog. Eddie demonstrated some of his many talents and skills, such as providing balance and stablilty for Sandy, picking up objects that she has dropped, being obedient to her commands, etc. The group also learned about pet care, training, and the responsibilities that go with having a dog like Eddie. This was a great educational project for the kids and they enjoyed giving Sandy and Eddie care packages as appreciation gifts (Eddies with special treats and doggie bones). When asked what their favorite part of the presentaion was, the kids said that it was all the things they learned and getting to actually play with Eddie after the presentation.

Wells Co. Mentoring, along with St. Aloisius residents recently raised $180.00 for the Souris Valley Humane Society. At $20.00 per month to sponsor a kennel, the Community Volunteer Program and helpers will be the proud sponsors of a kennel for 9 months!

Together, we make a difference! 

The Sources of Strength is the model we use for suicide prevention, which emphasizes assuring that all individuals have access to the eight components that assure health. Components consist of family support, good friends, healthy activities, role models/mentors, spirituality, opportunities for generosity and leadership, access to medical services and access to mental health services. For more information on the Sources of Strength or suicide prevention, contact the St. Aloisius Community Volunteer Program at 701-324-4769 Ext. 342.

211 - Connecting people to mental health services. There is always an answer. The call is free and confidential. Simply dial 211 for information on mental health or crisis issues. They can help with advocacy, aging/elderly concerns, rural family/farm and ranch stress, grief and loss, food pantries and financial assistance, domestic violence/abuse, gambling addiction, parenting, suicide intervention issues, support groups, victims of crime, youth at risk, military/family members support, substance abuse and much more.

Join us at the rodeo grounds on Saturday, May 31st at 7:00 pm and Sunday June 1st at 2:00 p.m. for a great time at the rodeo!

Registration for swimming lessons will be June 2 and 3 at the Harvey Swimming Pool.  Registration times will be 11-2 and 5-8 both days.  Payment MUST be received with registration for lessons.

Lesson Schedule:

1st Session- June 16-27 with lessons at noon and 1 pm

2nd Session- July 7-18 with lessons at 11, 12 and 1

3rd Session*- July 28-August 8 with lessons at 11, 12 and 1

*Preference given to out-of-town children for this session.

An additional parent-child aquatics class held if enough interest.

Lessons begin promptly on the hour and will last 45 minutes.

2008 Prices:

Family Season Pass - $100; Single Season Pass - $60

Swimming Lesson with pass - $5 per child per lesson

Swimming Lesson without pass - $30 per child per lesson

Aquacise $40

Daily Admission:  12 and Under $3 -  13 and over $4

Miniature Golf:  Daily Pass $2, Single Season Ticket $15

Open 7 Days a week!  Daily Open Swim 2-5 & 6:30-8:30 pm

Family Swim - Friday, Saturday & Sunday 5-6:30 pm

A handful of people gathered to celebrate Arbor Day at Harvey’s Centennial Park the evening of May 20th.  The local Mentoring group planted trees & shrubs to beautify the park.  A Spring Snow Crab was planted as well as several bushes.  This is an annual event in the City of Harvey.

Harvey SADD Tobacco Coalition helped clean the City of Harvey April 14th.  SADD students went around Harvey cleaning up cigarette butts to celebrate Kick Butts Day. 

The youth collected 25 pounds of butts in one hour.  The winning group was Bobby Bartz, Kyle Keller, Jacob Zerr and Eric Kourajian.  It was a learning experience for the kids; they held their bags out the car windows because of the awful smell.

Cigarette butts take 12 years to biodegrade because they are made of plastic.  Cigarette litter is the world’s greatest environmental litter problem.  Almost 1 in 3 butts end up as litter and can lead to arsenic poisoning in marine life.  Children who find and ingest more than three butts may show signs of nicotine poisoning.

Senators Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan and Congressman Earl Pomeroy announced that ND airports have been awarded $4,146,165 in federal grants for construction and repairs.

Harvey Municipal Airport received $118,227 to build a taxiway, repair the runway and clear obstructions.  “These grants will help insure that our airports serve the public effectively while remaining safe and up to date,” the delegation said.

The 2008 Relay for Life “There’s No Place Like Hope” event will be held on June 13th, 2008 at the Harvey HIgh School Track starting at 7 pm and ending at 7 am.  Relay teams are selling luminaries and raising funds with various projects.  Tem members will participate in teh relay walk and other fun events throughout that night.  As always, there will be a special tiem set aside to honor those who are cancer survivors.  A luminary lighting ceremony is scheduled close to sundown on June 13 at the track.   If you would like to particiapate or donate to this American Cancer Society fundraiser, please contact Sherri Engkvist or Tonia Erickson at 701-324-4651, Ext. 424.