Writings by Clint

By Clint Van Camp You are on your way to the Christian Men’s Advance in the Redwoods west of the Napa Valley. You stop in Napa for a couple of days to walk the vineyards and enjoy a couple of meals. There is a lot of fine dining in the area.

Dakota Datebook

War Gardens by Jim Davis September 28, 2020 — When America entered World War I, it was not prepared. President Wilson’s program of providing aid, but still remaining neutral, had inspired a complacent atmosphere. The Declaration of War changed that.

What will the long-term cost be?

We are all trying to do our best to navigate through life. Each day we never know at the beginning exactly what the day will hold for us. We have a general idea what is on our agenda, but then life has a way of throwing us a curve ball. This year seems to be one never ending curveball.

Life in the Slow Lane?

It has only been two weeks, but it has been interesting to see the perspective of the students as they write the weekly column Bombers Weekly. As the weeks progress and we hear from the students we will get to read their perspective on school, school happenings, and maybe even life.

Looking Down Main

If you read my column last week you now have a full understanding of my athletic prowess as a youth. You also know that I love to read. If you did not read my column last week, shame on you, go do it now before you read another word. Please….

Guest Columnist

Proposing to double the size of the Board of Higher Education, Measure #1 threatens to burden the system more than help. This November 3 ballot measure has yet to be explained by its legislative sponsors so it’s merits are still a mystery.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1743 “With rue my heart is laden For golden friends I had, For many a rose-lipt maiden And many a light-foot lad.” (the beginning of the poem “With Rue My Heart Is Laden,” by A.E.

Faith’s Foundation

“He that can heroically endure adversity will bear prosperity with equal greatness of the soul; for the mind that cannot be dejected by the former is not likely to be transported without the latter.

Can I Help My Friend with His Social Security?

Dear Rusty: I am trying to help a good friend of mine who lives in Indiana and is 80 years old. I am very concerned as he’s not now collecting SS for some reason, and I have no idea why. Is there any reason that you know of that would keep him from getting his benefits?

Bowesmont Lives

by Saralee Hoselton August 29th Ken and Liz Linster took Saralee Hoselton to Fargo to the home of Geoff and Hope Hoselton where she visited Chris Hoselton and Eve and Dylan Hoselton. Lisa Jackson picked her up and they went to Audubon, IA, where they visited Terri Johnson for the next two weeks.