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Community Service Above and Beyond

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

Community service is a wonderful thing. There are those who love to volunteer for various causes, and there are those who are ordered to provide community service by the order of a judge. ALL forms of volunteerism is appreciated, but those who have volunteered while also serving our country is extra special to me.

Yesterday, Sunday April 12th, we enjoyed a pancake breakfast at The Minot Rural Fire Department. Many of those whom were there to service the pancakes were local volunteers.

The Minot Air Force Base is huge on promoting volunteerism. I know that base personnel are required to help anyone who is stalled on the side of the road. The biggest and best example I can give you is when a fourth of the homes in Minot were affected by the worst flood in it's history Military volunteers were helping flood victims out everywhere in the City.

 

This post was inspired by the Northern Sentry News story on 02/27/2026 which you can find HERE. The story was written by Erin Beene and is very much worth reading. I hope you will take a look at Erin's story.

 

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Do you enjoy the cartoons written by my son (Timmothy N. Timm) which I use as a springboard to write my daily posts? His strip, Titus & Philemon, has run in two newspapers for years as well as being printed in my blog every day. Titus & Philemon (pronounced Phi - Lee -Man) are guinea pigs. Their owner is Joe. Timmothy has never repeated a joke/comic strip in the 12 years he has been writing it. He has never copied another strip, such as Peanuts or Garfield. You can follow Timmothy on FB as Titus & Philemon and you can also check him out on Instagram as Instagram.com/titus and philemon/ .For Timmothy's website type timmtimmothy.com into your browser. I tried to put it in a link here but it refuses to work. Do NOT put anything in front of timmtimmothy.com or it will not work. 

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Our local air force base was turned into a Space Force Base about 5 years ago. I believe they are now focused on cyber issues, but I see quite a few of the soldiers in my local Starbucks. They are awesome.

Apr 13, 2026 06:57 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That's cool Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty . I was surprised that Minot AFB was not named as a Space Force Base because we already are a AFB and a missile base.

Apr 13, 2026 07:51 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Volunteering to be in service to our country goes beyond military service and should be acknowledged and honored by those who benefit, all of us. Enjoy your day.

Apr 13, 2026 06:57 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That's correct Wayne Martin . Minot is super supportave of the Base because of all the good they do.

Apr 13, 2026 07:52 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning, Bob.
I am at my brother's farm this weekend. He is a volunteer at the local foodbank and took me down for a tour yesterday. It was amazing how many volunteers were there unloading supplies, sorting supplies, and shelving products. 

Apr 13, 2026 07:41 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

In such a busy world it is amazing how many people find time to help others Carol Williams . It's a beautiful think. My hats off to your brother.

Apr 13, 2026 08:00 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Bob "RealMan" Timm doing volunteer community work is a win, win for all involved.  It helps those in need of assistance, and those assisting develop a bigger appreciation and connection to the community 

Apr 13, 2026 09:27 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Exactly George Souto . It's good for the souls of many.

Apr 13, 2026 10:26 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Bob, any kind of volunteering is appreciated is so many areas.   Glad to hear this!

Apr 13, 2026 12:33 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Volunteers are greatly appreciated Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner and as you said, "in so many areas".

Apr 13, 2026 01:41 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Bob, Volunteering to serve in the military is a profound commitment. It’s something that should be recognized, honored, and deeply appreciated by all of us!

Apr 13, 2026 12:47 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I was so proud of my daughter when she joined the Air Force but I was not surprised as she has always loved helping others 

Apr 13, 2026 01:43 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Bob... our military personnel first and foremost are volunteers... every day of their lives as we have a volunteer army. They get it. And they deliver.

Apr 13, 2026 01:44 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

They sure do deliver Nina Hollander, Broker . I am really proud of our troops.

Apr 13, 2026 06:23 PM