Looking Down Main

“You are infringing on my right to peacefully assemble”. I have seen at least a half dozen posts on Facebook, in the past few days, and I am sure it is showing up on all other forms of social media as well. The people making these posts are correct.

Guest Columnist

In 25 years, the North Dakota coal industry will be gone. By 2050, the evidence of earth warming will be so strong that the naysayers and deniers will be forced to surrender the untenable position that they have adopted today.

Letter to the Editor

WE HAVE ENOUGH FOOD! The grocery industry of the USA and particularly North Dakota is working overtime to meet the needs of our customers.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

Some of Jesus’ disciples came to Him one day asking, “What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the [age]?” In response Jesus listed several signs, among them was “pestilences”, which according to “Got Question...

Senior Citizen Update

The registration date for the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class has been extended to Friday, March 13th. The class will be held at the Drayton Senior Center every Tuesday, March 31st thru May 5th, from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1716 Announcer: “The Six Shooter, starring James Stewart. The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged. His skin is sundyed brown; the gun in his holster is steel gray and Rainbow Mother-of-Pearl; its handle unmarked. People call them both the Six Shooter.

Along the Way

“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” - Mother Teresa There are moments in life when we are called to tap into our inner strength, knowing resilience lies not in the outside world but in the crevices of our own grace filled awareness.

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: About a month or two ago I was notified that my Social Security was being reduced from $1,583 a month to about $1,283 a month - a $300 deduction! They said it was because my income was over the limit on my last return.

Bowesmont Lives

Monday evening Saralee Hoselton hosted a pizza party for the residents of Tisdale which was held in the main dining room. The next day Janell Nyegaard of Hallock visited Mery and Phyllis Holter. On Wednesday Saralee Hoselton met Lynette Restemayerr for lunch at Thompson’s Café in Cavalier.

Looking Back in Time

March 16, 1917 Drayton Echo Ray Gilroy and Fred Gense went up to Joliette Friday evening and returned Saturday by dog train. The boys drove the bird dog belonging to Hilmer Lindberg and made good time. They said they had a good trip but were a little tired when they arrived in the city.