Try MATBUS Week,
October 20 – 25, 2014
Just hop on board and experience MATBUS for half-fare the entire week.
Half-fare on MATBUS fixed routes all week [$0.75 adult fare & $0.40 discount fare]
ALL WEEK – Enter drawings to win t-shirts and fantastic prizes on-board the buses.
TUESDAY – a FARE-FREE Day for all fixed route passengers and free popcorn & refreshments at the GTC (502 NP Ave) while supplies last.
WEDNESDAY – Free rides on all fixed routes after 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY – Youth (K – 12th grades) ride free.
Identification of male
found deceased in river
The Moorhead Police Department recovered the body of an unidentified male in the Red River on Monday, September 29. The victim had been in the water for an undetermined amount of time and did not possess identification. A news release requesting the public’s assistance with possible identification based on the physical description, as well as two unique rubber wrist bands that were worn by the victim, was provided to the public. With help from a citizen tip that was received, the positive identification of the victim was confirmed through the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office. On October 13th, officials were able to make contact with the next of kin to provide the death notification.
The deceased male has been identified as Clement Bravebull (48 year old- no permanent address). There is no foul play suspected in this death investigation.
Alcohol Compliance Check Results
The Fargo Police Department, with the assistance of Fargo Cass Public Health, conducted alcohol compliance checks in Fargo on September 25, 26 and 29, 2014.
A random pick determined which establishments were to be checked. There were 51 establishments checked, with 50 of these establishments passing.
Failed in Fargo on Sept. 29:
Marlin’s Family Restaurant
In Fargo, establishments failing for the first time in a one-year period are automatically placed on probation for one year and assessed an administrative penalty of $500. The penalty may be waived, however, if the server and management have current Server Training certification. If they fail again within a year, they are automatically assessed a $750 penalty.
Residential brush
chipping program ends Oct. 31
The City of Fargo will conclude its 2014 residential curbside brush chipping program on Friday, Oct. 31. After that date brush will not be collected curbside. 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 4501 7th Ave. N. Current operating hours for the landfill are 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday until 3 p.m. (except holiday hours).
For additional information and program guidelines, call the Forestry Department at 241-1465 or visit our website atwww.cityoffargo.com/forestry.
Seasonal parking restrictions begin Nov. 1
Starting Saturday, Nov. 1, the City of Fargo’s seasonal parking restrictions will take effect. These restrictions prohibit night parking in certain areas allowing for snow removal and critical street maintenance. Night parking restrictions will prohibit parking on the street between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Street signs noting the restrictions are located in these affected areas:
· From 19th Ave. N. to 13th Ave. S.
· From theRed River to 25th St. N. and S.
· Any other area designated by the appropriate signs
The restrictions apply on alternate days:
· East/west avenues: Mondays,Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
· North/south streets: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Other seasonal parking restriction signs are posted throughout the City which limits parking on certain streets on specific days and times. The fee for parking illegally is $15 and vehicles could be impounded if found in violation.
Residents are urged to follow posted signage to avoid any penalties.
Free overnight parking is available in many of the City owned POP (Plenty of Parking) lots in downtown Fargo. Learn more about Fargo’s parking restrictions and ordinances atwww.fargoparking.com.
Boomers and Beyond program
Have you put on a few pounds? Do you want to eat more healthfully? Have you turned into a couch potato? Are you feeling stressed?
The North Dakota State University Extension Service has a fun, interactive way to help you learn how you can take good care of your muscles, heart, eyes, skin, bones and joints, brain and digestive system. It’s called the Nourishing Boomers and Beyond program.
The program also can help you:
* Cope with and relieve stress
* Learn ways to stretch your food dollars and still serve nutritious meals
* Get reliable, research-based information to help you sort out fact from fiction when you’re looking for health information
* Learn more about prescription and nonprescription medications and how food can interact with them
In November, the Extension Service is kicking off the second year of the Nourishing Boomers and Beyond program. As the name implies, it’s designed to help people 50 and older develop strategies to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases. But any adult can benefit from the information.
“Our goal is to provide nutrition and overall wellness education, and online support, to help adults sustain a healthy lifestyle,” says Julie Garden- Robinson, Extension food and nutrition specialist and program director.
The program includes classes on a different topic each month. Participants can get involved in hands-on activities and discussions, and they’ll receive material such as handouts and healthful recipes to take home.
The Extension office in several counties will offer the classes. Counties involved in teaching face-to-face classes are listed on the Nourishing Boomers and Beyond website, http://www.ndsu.edu/boomers. Anyone can participate in the online content.
Nourishing Boomers and Beyond also provides a monthly online newsletter.
Participating county offices have Facebook pages to interact with people, and the program is on Pinterest at “nourishboomers.”
Visit the website at http://www.ndsu.edu/boomers to see if a class is being held near you or to sign up for the e-newsletter. Also visit that site if you aren’t able to attend a class or want more information about a topic covered in a class.