Senior Citizen Update

Pembina County Meals & Transportation has received a grant from the Drayton Area Community Foundation in the amount of $990.00. This grant will be used to provide free rides to medical appointments to Drayton residents. The ride may be to a medical doctor, eye doctor or dentist.

Cards of Thanks

The Drayton Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the following for their Memorial: In memory of Ross Mapel Ron and Roberta Corrick

Church Jokes

Bowling Did you hear the one about the ministers who formed a bowling team? Called themselves the Holy Rollers. Memory Verse Sunday school teacher: “Do you remember your memory verse, Charlie?” Charlie: “I sure do. I even remember the zip code... John 3:16.

Leftover holiday ham

Checking my freezer this last weekend I realized I still had leftover ham from the holidays. Here are a couple of recipes using ham that I enjoy.

Tidbits from AMAC

EEEK! A woman in Sydney, Australia walked into her daughter’s room recently and was horrified to find dozens of Huntsman spiders, also known as giant crab spiders, crawling on the walls and ceiling, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Calendar of Events

• City Council Meetings: Regular City Council Meetings will be held the SECOND MONDAY of the month at 7 p.m. at the City Office. • School Board Meetings: Regular School Board will be held the SECOND TUESDAY of the month at 6:30 a.m. in the Drayton Public School Library.

Once again, N.D. lawmakers ponder the benefits, costs of annual sessions

NDNAEF BISMARCK -- Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, R-Williston, drew a few nods from other senators recently when he explained to the Government and Veterans Affairs Committee why he was bringing a familiar but often rejected measure back to the Legislature.

North Dakota Legislature looks to ease taxes on coal

NDNAEF BISMARCK -- Energy is one of the biggest industries in North Dakota, and the Legislature is looking to support the coal industry with House Bill 1412. Rep. Jeff Delzer, R-Underwood, introduced the bill to members of the House Finance and Tax Committee on Feb.

Cooper’s Express items now available at LLC

Ewing Oil, LLC convenience store now has a new addition to their menu. They recently started carrying Cooper’s Express items for a hot on the go meal, or to call ahead and pick up to dine at home or stop in and chose a grab and go meal that is prepacked and waiting in the warmer.