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Prairie Fare: Victory gardens make sense in modern times

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

I meet interesting people on planes. My last trip returning from Washington, D.C., to Chicago was not an exception. Two men were sitting in the aisle and center seats as I made my way to my window seat. I noticed that the older gentleman had a bit of a challenge with mobility.

From the pastor’s desk

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

I want to look at something in life that is an enemy of humanity and its happiness. That thing is divorce. The very first gift God gave Adam, the first man, was Eve.

Derall Aipperspach's (Hallock) 1957 Chevy. Photo by Clint Van Camp.

Prism of Prose

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

In the first chapter of Colossians, the Apostle Paul responds to a report he received about their church. “We always pray for you, and we give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we have heard that you trust in Christ Jesus and that you love all of God’s people.

Reverse snowbird

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Greetings North Dakota friends and family from your Reverse Snowbird, Travel stories author and weekly poet. I readily admit I am a rolling stone unto all the world carrying the message of the True Rock, Jesus Christ!

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New School Meal Standards Announced

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new rule for school meal standards. It emphasizes less sugar and sodium in school meals. “We continue to work with the dairy industry to provide options of flavored and unflavored milk, but with a new limit on added sugars.

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DRAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENU

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

ENU Friday, May 3 SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY Caramel roll, yogurt parfait, fruit, juice/milk Hero sub, smiley fries, fruit, milk Monday, May 6 Muffins, ham, juice/milk BBQ chicken breast, bread sticks, corn, fruit, milk Tuesday, May 7 Breakfast burritos, fruit, juice/milk Pizza, green beans, fruit,...

Loki Sylskar, Siobhan Kissee and Jonah Rarick represented DPS at state speech. Submitted photo

That’s a wrap for Bombers Speech

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Drayton Bomber Speech Team competed at the state tournament on Saturday, April 27, in Mandan. Team representatives included: Siobhan Kissee in Serious Prose Interpretation, Loki Sylskar in Speech-to-Inform, and Jonah Rarick in Speech-to-Persuade.

Soil conservation shelter belts and tree rows are important not only for agriculture, but also for the health of wildlife. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Tree rows and shelter belts –

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Trees are our lifeline, not only do they provide a filter for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but they are also a source of shade, shelter, and habitat for wildlife as well as serving a fundamental role in the reduction of erosion and the health of future agriculture in the region.

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The consequences of poor soil health:

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

• Potential for poor crop health • potential yield loss • Increased input (fertilizer) costs • Salaries to clean road ditches, waterways, and public use areas • Increased potential for flooding • Increased costs for drinking water treatments • Lost recreational revenues due to poor water...

Students were challenged to steer a car on a track while wearing Polydrug Goggles that distorted their view as if intoxicated. Submitted photo.

2024 Teen Maze Event A Success

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

By Rachelle Puppe, RN, BSN, Pembina County Public Health The Pembina County Behavioral Health Coalition and its collaborative partner, Pembina County Public Health were proud to host the annual Teen Maze for Pembina County 7th and 9th graders at the Cavalier School on April 18, 2024.

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