Living in the past

A few weeks ago a good friends computer crashed, the hard drive had failed after several years of service and said friend decided it was time for a whole new PC. They told me they were going to buy a new one that afternoon.

ND Needs Annual Legislative Sessions

Good ideas may go into hibernation but they never die. Veteran Public Policy Observer Mike Jacobs recently brought back the idea of changing the North Dakota Legislature from its present biennial schedule to annual meetings.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1740 Voice: “Strange Wills.” Announcer: “Starring the distinguished Hollywood actor Warren William and featuring Lurene Tuttle, with Howard Culver and an allstar Hollywood cast.” Host: “Dead men’s wills are often strange.

Along the Way

“Acceptance makes an incredible fertile soil for the seeds of change.” -Steve Maraboli In the movement of all that flows through us and around us, there is a perpetual monologue of creation unfolding.

Ask Rusty

Dear Rusty: I will be 62 years of age at the end of this year. Can I start drawing my Social Security at age 62 and have it directly deposited into my IRA (arm’s length), not spend it and continue to work without affecting my tax position? I will defer actually using it until a later date.

Tidbits from AMAC

Practice makes perfect “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated,” according to famed linksman Arnold Palmer.

Drayton area community foundation accepting grant applications online

Drayton, ND – Drayton Area Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2020 grant cycle. For the first time, only applications submitted online will be accepted, and technical assistance is available for anyone who needs it.

Brush with the Bunch

We, at the Brush Bunch would like to welcome Patty McMillan as the newest member of the Brush Bunch who comes to join us from Cavalier. The following is in Patty’s words.

Capitol Insight

Still under the cloud of covid-19, the interim committee meetings I was scheduled for this week did not materialize. One of our members on Legislative Council tested positive for covid-19 last week so all meeting were put on hold.

OPINION: Universal Mail-in Voting Invites Mass Election Fraud

Election fraud is always a concern – but especially in 2020. Why? Democrats are pushing “universal mail-in ballots,” saying COVID-19 discourages in-person voting. Truth is universal mail-in voting is a greater threat to election integrity. Let us start with basics.