History Matters

December 1 to December 15 The 12th Amendment to the Constitution grants the House of Representatives with the authority to determine the winner of a presidential election if neither candidate receives a majority of the total electoral votes.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

Daniel W. Whittle, in the late 1800s, wrote these words in the song “I Know Whom I Have Believed”: “I know not how the Spirit moves, Convincing men of sin, Revealing Jesus thro’ the Word, Creating faith in Him”. Jesus sheds some light onto how the Spirit draws people to salvation in John 16:8-11.

Senior Citizen Update

Pembina County Meals & Transportation has received a very generous donation from Enbridge, Inc. Enbridge was very specific on how they want this donation used. They want to do something that will benefit the senior citizens of Pembina County directly. Their donation will be used to make the $4.

Holiday Cacti

Holiday cacti can live a long time with proper care. When I started in Extension many years ago, I took a cutting from a co-worker’s Christmas cactus. The plant grew extremely well. In fact, it has taken over the top of my file cabinet and frequently gets pinched when I shut drawers.

2021 Tourism Main Street Expansion Grant Program announced

The North Dakota Department of Commerce will offer a new round of Main Street tourism grants in 2021.

Church Jokes

Cheerful Giver On Sunday morning a father gave his son a couple of quarters and a dollar. “Put the dollar in the offering,” the father said, “then you can have the fifty cents for ice cream.” When the boy came home, he still had his dollar. “Why didn’t you put the dollar in the offering?

Card of Thanks

We would like to thank everyone for their kind words, support, prayers, and assistance while Jason battles COVID 19. Jason is currently hospitalized at the University of Minnesota and remains critical.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1753 “Dark hills at evening in the west, Where sunset hovers like a sound Of golden horns that sang to rest Old bones of warriors under ground.

Golden Grace

“Hope like the gleaming taper’s light, Adorns and cheers our way; And still, as darker grows the night, emits a brighter ray.” - Oliver Goldsmith Finding peace amid the ever changing tapestry is a powerful glimpse into the presence of hope.

No Simple Answer to Question on When to Claim Benefits

Dear Rusty: I’m almost 59 and hope to retire from working soon. Should I take Social Security as soon as possible, or wait for the maximum amount? Signed: Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead: I’m afraid there’s no simple answer to your question, except “it depends.