KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1783 “A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a journey, and such a long journey.” (the beginning of the poem “Journey of the Magi” by T.S.

“Ratifying the Constitution: Democracy in Action”

On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the proposed Constitution.

Is there a reason to claim one way over the other?

Dear Rusty: I started getting Social Security at age 62 and I am now 77. Can I get a higher benefit now that I’m older? Signed: Needy Senior Dear Needy Senior: Probably not. When you first start collecting your Social Security retirement benefits (e.g.

The Dashboard

It sits on the dashboard of your car, just a simple wristband. It has made the triangle, Arizona, California to North Dakota. You see it every time you get in your car. It portrays a message. It is a reminder. The letters on the band spell JOSHUA 24:15.

Lies we tell ourselves...

It would seem that most people lie to themselves at some point or another during their lives. Some people continue to believe these lies for all their lives. These lies are a source of insecurity and can lead to other problems for many.

...and a good time was had by all

Summer camps is something that is often thought of for just kids. Well, there are some camps that are also for families. Over the past two weekends Lyle and I attended Family Camp for the second year in a row at a camp that I had attended as a youth.

No one had heard of AIDS or Coronavirus…

One hundred and twenty miles of pure reminiscence, that is the only way to describe the drive home from Devils Lake on Sunday afternoon.

Can Property Be Fairly Assessed in Small Cities?

The 2020 U. S. Census will once again report that the small cities in North Dakota are declining in population. Even before the new census figures were verified, the 2019 estimates indicated that the state had 218 cities with populations under 250 and 132 with populations of less than 100.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” Was there ever a bigger lie? Back in the Dark Ages (or Golden Age, depending on your perspective) pre cyber bullying, there was real life bullying— which wasn’t all that much fun either.

Cards of Thanks

A big thank you to the Drayton Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Department and to Joey Ladouceur for all of their help. Thanks again, Gail Osowski