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What you need to know

What you need to know

What you need to know

The planning for TEDxCavalier is going well, and moving fast, as we inch closer to the big day! I wanted to take a moment to bring you a few key updates and some information that may help bring you up to speed on what is happening.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

I am thankful for Christmas, because it reminds me that Jesus was born just as was prophesied centuries earlier by Micah – “...out of [Bethlehem] shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from old, from everlasting” (5:2).
Duane H.H. Lyon

Duane H.H. Lyon

Reverse snowbird

By Duane H.H. Lyon Dear Dakota friends and neighbors, wishing you a glorious Easter weekend filled with love, peace, and joy. Christians around the globe are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his immense love for each one of us!
Prism of Prose

Prism of Prose

Prism of Prose

How does a prodigal make his way back to church after four decades? During my years as a prodigal I might have read 10 books by Christian authors. Most of those were written by one man, A.W. Tozer (1897-1963). What drew me to Tozer was his solid interpretation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
at Pizza Ranch. They bussed tables and helped clean up. They had many compliments about their behavior and the money they made will be used for new equipment for the football team. Prom is also coming up on April 12.

at Pizza Ranch. They bussed tables and helped clean up. They had many compliments about their behavior and the money they made will be used for new equipment for the football team. Prom is also coming up on April 12.

DHS events

This week at Drayton Public School there have been a few events that have been taking place. Softball and baseball seasons have officially started, and the athletes had their first practice in Grafton on March 18. Several students took part in the Math Track Meet in Cavalier on March 18.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

DRAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL MENU

ENU Friday, Mar. 29 NO SCHOOL Monday, Apr. 1 NO SCHOOL Tuesday, Apr. 2 NO SCHOOL Salad bar is served daily. Wednesday, Apr. 3 Oatmeal/cereal, yogurt. fruit, juice/milk French toast sticks, ham, hash brown, fruit, milk Thursday, Apr.
From left to right: Percussion Ensemble - Ian Peterson, Daniel De Souza, Jonah Rarick, and Lucas De Souza. Photo by Lyle Van Camp.

From left to right: Percussion Ensemble - Ian Peterson, Daniel De Souza, Jonah Rarick, and Lucas De Souza. Photo by Lyle Van Camp.

Drayton High School students excel at Pembina County Music Festival

Seven students from Drayton High School attended the Pembina County Music Festival on Wednesday, March 20 at Walhalla last week. Led by Suzanne O’Neil, DPS music teacher, the participants all received high honors for their performances. Ian Peterson earned a star rating for his vocal performance.
In honor of National Ag Week, Mr.Riddle’s Ag Power Class constructed garden boxes for the community. They wanted to send a sincere thank you to Randy Corrick for supplying the wood. Submitted photo.

In honor of National Ag Week, Mr.Riddle’s Ag Power Class constructed garden boxes for the community. They wanted to send a sincere thank you to Randy Corrick for supplying the wood. Submitted photo.

Ag Class & FFA celebrate National Ag Week

Jeremy Praska (left) and Greg Andreen (right) pose with Freeway at The Animal Elskan Inn last Friday.

Jeremy Praska (left) and Greg Andreen (right) pose with Freeway at The Animal Elskan Inn last Friday.

From freeway to freedom

For a large portion of winter, an elusive interstate vagabond was spotted by countless community members roaming the fields and ditches between Highway 17 in Grafton and along I-29 near Drayton.