Drayton Area Community Foundation annual recognition award

Drayton Area Community Foundation is seeking nominee individuals and groups for its eighth annual Community Award.

Life in the slow lane?

Not like it used to beRecently we were in Grand Forks for an appointment. We went early to run a few errands and had a little extra time on our hands, so we decided to take a stroll through Columbia Mall. It has been quite some time since I have walked through the mall.

Corrections

In the story about Frank and Margret Staskivige published Nov. 7, there were a few corrections to the story. It was written, “Four years later, the United States closed all their bases in Germany.” The United States did not close all their bases.

Online tools help North Dakotans find immunization providers and see respiratory illness data

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) launched two new tools this month to support North Dakotans in achieving their health and well-being goals: the Immunization Locator and the Respiratory Illness Dashboards.

Prairie Fare: Is food in my refrigerator or cupboard still safe to eat?

They laughed. I could tell I was on speaker phone.“Yes, we want your opinion,” one of them said.“Is there money involved for you?” I teased.“No money is involved, just bragging rights,” one of them answered.I had better have a good answer I thought.

How to discuss vaccination with family and friends

During the fall and winter months, respiratory infections such as flu, COVID-19, and RSV can surge.People who are vaccinated lower their risk of getting seriously ill and needing medical care if they get infected.About 70% of adults in the U.S.

Drayton School Openings

Music TeacherDrayton School seeks a music teacher for Pre-K up through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year.Submit resume to: michael.babinski@dps19.comParaprofessionalDrayton School seeks a paraprofessional to make a positive difference in students’ lives!

From the pastor’s desk

About thirteen years ago I saw my first granddaughter for the very first time. My initial thought was “she looks perfect”. Within a few days or weeks we learned she was anything but perfect. She had a failed liver, and was in need of a transplant, which she received several months later.

Reverse snowbird

Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors. My thought today and title for this column is, “Nobody is coming to save you.”Now hear me out before you dismiss or disregard me or my current writing.

Prism of prose

ProsperityAs we read the Bible we find there are two kinds of prosperity. In the Old Testament we see a lot of mention of prosperity as the world knows it. This is where there is great gain in riches from possessions, animals, gold, or land.