Lifestyle

Speach Team goes to Fargo South

The Drayton Bomber Speech team competed at the Grand Forks Central Invitational on Saturday, March 7. Emma Barta (Jr.) competed in the categories of Dramatic Interpretation and Poetry. Siobhan Kissee (8th Grade) competed in Humorous Interpretation Dramatic Interpretation.

2020 North Dakota State Spelling Bee Competition

The 2020 North Dakota State Spelling Bee Competition will be held in Bismarck on March 23, 2020, at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, 800 South 3rd Street, Bismarck. The event is sponsored by the North Dakota Masons, North Dakota Masonic Foundation, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association.

Chief Information Officer announces new position

BISMARCK, N.D. (MARCH 10, 2020) North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced a new executive position within the state’s Information Technology team.

Senior Citizen Update

The registration date for the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class has been extended to Friday, March 13th. The class will be held at the Drayton Senior Center every Tuesday, March 31st thru May 5th, from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Dakota Datebook

  March 9, 2020 — On this date in 1911, the Fargo newspaper reported on an interesting crime. Professor Hendrickson, the main player and victim, lived a relatively quiet life. He worked at the Dakota Conservatory of Music in Fargo where he taught the art of music.

Calendar of Events

• Classical Piano Performance: Rejoice! On Laetare Sunday, March 22, St. Edward’s in Drayton is hosting a classical piano performance by Jay Hershberger, professor of piano at Concordia, featuring Chopin and Schubert. The performance will begin at 2PM with a dessert buffet and beverages to follow.

Tidbits from AMAC

They had a craving To what lengths would college students go for a savory fast-food treat?

ND Emergency Commission votes to accept federal funds for COVID-19 response

BISMARCK, N.D. (MARCH 10, 2020) - The North Dakota Emergency Commission voted today to accept up to $6 million in federal funds to contain and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Congress passed and President Trump signed legislation last week appropriating $8.

Debit Card vs. Credit Card

Do you have a go-to card, one that you use for all your purchases? Which card SHOULD we be using? When you think about using a debit card vs. a credit card you might be thinking, Treasurer, this is a no brainer, I should use my debit card so that I do not build debt with a credit card.

Breastfeeding Coalition to Meet

The Northeast North Dakota Breastfeeding Coalition will be meeting on Wednesday, March 18th from 11:30am-12:45pm at the Unity Hospital Conference Room at Grafton, ND. Area health professionals, businesses and community members are welcome.