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Pioneer Machinery Show set in Cavalier Sunday, Sept. 28

Music is a big part of the Annual Pioneer Machinery Show held each year at the Pembina County Museum Grounds, and this year’s September 8th Show is no different.The music begins with the 10:00 worship service in the historic St. Anthony’s Church.
This hornworm eating a tomato vine can be controlled with a variety of available insecticides. (Pixabay photo)

This hornworm eating a tomato vine can be controlled with a variety of available insecticides. (Pixabay photo)

Dakota gardener: Battling bugs in the garden

Gardens in North Dakota look great this year. The rains have been plentiful in most areas, and our plants are thriving.Be prepared to protect your garden from insect pests. Swarms of flea beetles will be arriving soon, and I see white moths laying eggs on my cabbage today.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Salsa isn’t just a food

At one point in my life I saw a cute video of some youth dancing the salsa. I don’t think they were more than about eight or nine years old.They were in a professional dance competition. I could tell they had been taking lessons for years. The amount of skill they had was unbelievable.
The online book club will help participants identify ways to integrate purpose into retirement planning. (Pixabay photo)

The online book club will help participants identify ways to integrate purpose into retirement planning. (Pixabay photo)

Purposeful retirement online book club

Registration for the Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by North Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota State University Extension, is now available.
Prairie doc perspective

Prairie doc perspective

Prairie doc perspective

Our brain’s happy hormonesOur brain releases chemicals into our body that impact functions in our body, such as our mood. There are four chemicals that commonly support “feeling good,” and they are also known as “happiness chemicals.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

From the Drayton Police Department:

Regarding the use of golf carts and UTV’s, State laws need to be followed. Golf Carts may only be driven to and from the golf course by a licensed driver, never on Main Street as it is a highway, you may only cross it.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

AARP seeks 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service nominees

Annual award recognizes those who make a powerful difference in their community Application deadline extended to August 31AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Dakota Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ North Dakotans who are sharing their experience, talent, and...
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.” The NLT may say it in a manner that is easier for us to understand, when it says, “We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall”.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Prism of prose

Having lunch with a friend at Hastings Landing can be a reminder of coming to the table. When we break bread and share a meal with other Christians we are to come into a remembrance of Jesus Christ. Jesus gave up His body and His blood at the Cross.
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors, I hope this note finds your days bright and filled with God’s amazing grace and light. I’m excited about heaven above, but I must confess for now, I do love earth here below.In my seventy nations of travel I’ve noticed something peculiar to America.