Harvey, ND

Twenty-one North Dakota communities were recognized July 9 in Bismarck for completing the Horizons program.

At the July 9 celebration, North Dakota Horizons Project Director Lynette Flage recognized the communities that have completed the program; Anamoose, Bowdon, Cando, Cooperstown, Dodge, Gackle, Grant County, Harvey, Hazelton, Lidgerwood, Linton, Maddock, McKenzie County, New Town, Rocklake, Rolette, Rutland, Sheyenne, Stanley, Steele and Walhalla.

Governor John Hoeven congratulated the representatives for providing the leadership their communities need to develop not just economically but also socially. Vice President for Agriculture and University Extension D.C. Coston explained how the communities’ work melds with NDSU’s Grow 21 efforts of working towards three essential attributes for healthy communities; (a) a diverse, resilient economy, (b) effective, efficient infrastructure, and (c) leadership. 

Harvey was awarded $8500 that will go into the Harvey Area Community Foundation, which was started with the help of this project.  The celebration was a nice way to end the 18 month Horizons process!

Lifesavors Relay for Life team will be sponsoring a luncheon on Friday, July 4th from 11 am to 1:30 pm at Harvey City Hall.  You can choose from a grilled hamburger or hot dog, German potato salad, bar and beverage for only $6 per person.  All proceeds go to Relay for Life.  So come out and enjoy the parade and stick around for a nice meal afterwards!

The ND Department of Health is reminding people celebrating the Fourth of July to take precautions to avoid fireworks related injuries. 

*Read and follow all warnings and instructions.

*Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.

*Light fireworks only on a smooth, flat surface away from the house, dry leaves and flammable materials.

*Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned.

*Keep a bucket of water handy in case of a malfunction or fire.

For more information about fireworks safety, contact Diana Reed, ND Dept of Health, at 701-328-4537.

Harvey High School seniors will be offered another scholarship application thanks to  and benefactor Marvin Frey.  Frey has donated $10,000 through the Harvey Kiwanis to the Harvey High School.  The amount will be distributed in annual amounts of $1,000. 

Frey attended the June Kiwanis meeting and presented his check to Dan Stutlien, the superintendent of Harvey Schools.  “I think this is a wonderful gesture for Marvin to do.  He’s providing kids with an opportunity,”  Stulien remarked.  “He could have done anything, but he chose to help others.  This scholarship will ensure someone who qualifies gets help.”

The main stipulation of the scholarship is that is goes to someone who isn’t already receiving a scholarship.  Frey, who is single and has no children, said he wanted to make sure his aid truly helped a student who needed it.  The first Marvin Frey Kiwanis Scholarship will be available to a 2009 Harvey High School graduate.