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Bowesmont lives

On Monday, John Nyegaard of Hallock had supper with his inlaws, Merv and Phyllis Holter.Mike and Judy Stellon took Landon Mapel to their Maple Lake home for the weekend to celebrate Landon’s 15th birthday.Because of the inclement weather, events scheduled on Tuesday got moved to Sunday.

Along the way | Winter wandering

There are moments of quiet reflection that saunter in during the long, cold winters we experience in our area. Finding solace in the peaceful potential of solitude and sanctity becomes a beacon of hope in this often uncertain world.

Prairie Fare: A meeting, a scare and a reminder about heart health

I looked wide-eyed at the intern attending the meeting with me. We both stared at the person across the table.Did I remember CPR? I’d better review the steps after today, I thought to myself.The Bee Gees song “Stayin’ Alive” started running through my head.

Prairie Doc Perspective: The notso silent struggle of sleep apnea

Take a moment to breathe. Close your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose, pause, and gently exhale through your mouth. After a few steady breaths, you likely feel more relaxed and ready for the day.

From the pastor’s desk

Several years ago, I was visiting with a man who was seriously ill. He had lived a very godless life, but had recently given his life to Jesus, knowing his time on earth was soon to come to an end.

Prism of prose: Richie

We moved into our new house in the neighborhood in 1959. Richie was there nearly from the beginning. He was a year younger than our brother Paul so they soon became friends.He often could be found sitting on our steps or hanging out in our back yard, to see what the Van Camp’s were up to.

What did Jesus mean when he said the Holy Spirit will tell you things to come?

“The Holy Spirit tells you stuff before it happens,” said Sawyer, 8. “He told my mom that Grandma was coming over, and then she showed up with cookies.”Now that’s a spiritual gift I’d like to have: the ability to sense cookie arrivals.

Pembina County 4-H cancels scholarship breakfast, asks for community support

The Pancake and Sausage Breakfast that had been planned for Feb.15 and initially postponed has officially been cancelled. Pembina County 4-H cites the community outbreak of respiratory illnesses as the reason for the cancellation.

Commission approves emergency funds for measles vaccination clinics

By Valley News and Views Staff At the Feb. 17 county commission meeting, Pembina County commissioners approved extra hours for Pembina County Public Health nurses as required for vaccination clinics throughout the county due to the measles outbreak.