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January Students of the Month Caleb Rarick and Lana Kalka were recognized for their hard work and kindness. Photo by Jamie Rarick

January Students of the Month Caleb Rarick and Lana Kalka were recognized for their hard work and kindness. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Drayton Education Association announces January Students of the Month

Valley News And Views Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Drayton Education Association has announced the January Students of the Month; students were nominated by Drayton Public School faculty and staff and voted on by the Drayton Education Association to recognize them for their academic achievements, citizenship, setting a good example, and overall...
Bowesmont lives

Bowesmont lives

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Bowesmont lives

Saralee Hoselton
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
On Monday, John Nyegaard of Hallock had supper with his inlaws, Merv and Phyllis Holter.Mike and Judy Stellon took Landon Mapel to their Maple Lake home for the weekend to celebrate Landon’s 15th birthday.Because of the inclement weather, events scheduled on Tuesday got moved to Sunday.
Along the way | Winter wandering

Along the way | Winter wandering

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Along the way | Winter wandering

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
There are moments of quiet reflection that saunter in during the long, cold winters we experience in our area. Finding solace in the peaceful potential of solitude and sanctity becomes a beacon of hope in this often uncertain world.
Many people experience discomfort or an uncomfortable pressure in the chest as a sign of heart issues. Pixabay photo

Many people experience discomfort or an uncomfortable pressure in the chest as a sign of heart issues. Pixabay photo

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Prairie Fare: A meeting, a scare and a reminder about heart health

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I looked wide-eyed at the intern attending the meeting with me. We both stared at the person across the table.Did I remember CPR? I’d better review the steps after today, I thought to myself.The Bee Gees song “Stayin’ Alive” started running through my head.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Several years ago, I was visiting with a man who was seriously ill. He had lived a very godless life, but had recently given his life to Jesus, knowing his time on earth was soon to come to an end.
Richard Bieganski. Submitted photo

Richard Bieganski. Submitted photo

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Prism of prose: Richie

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
We moved into our new house in the neighborhood in 1959. Richie was there nearly from the beginning. He was a year younger than our brother Paul so they soon became friends.He often could be found sitting on our steps or hanging out in our back yard, to see what the Van Camp’s were up to.
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