Claim Now and Invest it, or Wait to Claim?

Dear Rusty: I’m 66 now and will be 67 in December and my question is this: Should I take Social Security now or wait? I’m still working full time and plan to work for a few more years, at least until I’m 70 but maybe longer.

Touched (Part 2)

When speaking of angels it is important to remember they were created beings lower than God but above humans. This is the creation hierarchy. Jesus came into our world as man, a little lower than the angels (Hebrews 2:7, 9).

Bowesmont Lives

Saralee Hoselton received word that her grandson Myles Johnson arrived in Kosovo where he is deployed as a member of the Iowa National Guard. On Nov. 10th Saralee Hoselton visited Darlene Larson. On Nov. 13th Landon Mapel came to visit Mike and Judy Stellon for the weekend.

Thinking About Health

It seems that nothing ever changes when it comes to hawking insurance to fill the gaps in Medicare coverage for seniors. The fervent sales pitches, the misinformation, and the incomplete and deceptive information continue to proliferate.

Dakota Datebook

by Jim Davis November 23, 2020 — On this date in 1917, the people of North Dakota were planning for the first major holiday with many loved ones away, awaiting transportation to the battlefields of Europe.

Valley News & Views Editorial

Give Thanks… We need to remember to stop and give thanks. This past year has been one of great chaos and turmoil. With all of the restrictions, regulations, and ever-changing recommendations it is enough to give a person whiplash.

Just another day in paradise….

Some people may remember the popular country song titled Just Another Day in Paradise which was cowritten and made popular by Phil Vassar in 2000. When I first heard this song, it seemed to really fit my life. I have long said that life is what happens while you are making other plans.

I can actually enjoy eating again.

As I said at the close of last week’s visit, this to shall pass. My brother was right when he reminded me of that last week. The only problem was that it took until late in the afternoon on Monday, of this week, for the darn stone to pass.

A COVID-19 Message for the Clergy

The COVIC-19 virus is sweeping through North Dakota like an 1880 prairie fire, disabling thousands and killing hundreds.

Letter to the Editor

Schafer, Hatzenbuhler: A Thanksgiving Like None Other Every organization and community faced the pandemic challenges of 2020; few can feel as fortunate as the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). Thanksgiving for Medora and TRMF have a historic dimension this year.