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From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The United States is filled with immigrants who came wanting to become citizens and all it means to be an American. When people come in who not only have no love for our way and who want to “fundamentally change” our Country we will eventually cease being what makes America what it is.

Reverse snowbird

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Reverse snowbird

Duane H.h. Lyon

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

I met a young homeless lady recently outside a food distribution center waiting for the doors to open. We struck up a lively conversation after I asked her if she was an artist.She is a colorist, an adult who uses color pencils in adult coloring books.

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Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

LearningLearning is what we do on Saturday mornings in the Men’s Triad Bible Study. Recent study of the epistles is about learning to be the church. This involves learning to follow Jesus Christ, learning to be humble, and learning to be content.

Cheryl Gjevre, Chairperson and Karen Schumacher, treasurer of CHRISTmas Helpers. Submitted photo

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Karen Schumacher new CHRISTmas Helpers treasurer

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Subitted by Cheryl Gjevre The Christmas season is fast approaching and “Christmas Helpers” is starting to make plans for the 2024 Christmas season. Some changes are being made this year.

Halloween extravaganza in Drayton Public School

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Halloween extravaganza in Drayton Public School

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Upper class students spent the morning reading books to younger students the morning of Halloween at Drayton School..

Oscar Quezada

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DPS Fire safety field trip

Rebekah Schumacher, Kindergarten Teacher

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

In October, our Pre-K and Kindergarten classes went on an exciting field trip as part of Fire Safety Month! During the trip, students learned valuable fire safety lessons, including: Fire exit strategies: The importance of having a plan for how to safely exit their home in case of a fire.

Frank & Margret Staskivige, married in 1960 while Frank was stationed in Germany. Submitted photo

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Love found overseas

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A Drayton soldier found his bride in GermanyBy Christine Jensen Too often we take our country and our liberties for granted. For one area resident, moving to the United States after her country was left in rubble was an experience she will never forget.

With many items already on display, the museum is accepting donations from anywhere in the state. Photo by Mike Allen Steinfeldt

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Volunteers working to preserve History at Heritage Village

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Three area volunteers have been working hard to preserve a bit of North Dakota’s military history.Ron Thompson, Daryl Campbell and Larry Gunderson are all board members at Grafton’s Heritage Village.

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Titans top Eagles, finish season on win streak

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

For the second time in eight days, the Drayton Valley-Edinburg Titans defeated the North Border Eagles in Region 2 Volleyball action.On November 1 in Pembina the Titans managed another sweep, winning the first set 25-15, the second set 25-14 and the fourth and deciding set, 2522.

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Drayton man arrested for assault, struck officer

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

A Drayton man is facing felony assault charges after an incident that happened in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 21.On October 21, police were called to the 300 block of South 3rd Street for a disturbance just after 3 a.m.

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