KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1704 Announcer: “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the original, immortal stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, dramatized anew with Sir Ralph Richardson as Dr. Watson and Sir John Gielgud in the role of Sherlock Holmes.

Compassionate Compass

“All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.

Ask Rusty – How Can We Change Social Security’s Earnings Limit?

Dear Rusty: How do we change the Social Security earnings cap amount? Do I need to go through my Congressman? Social Security is withholding my benefit because they say I earned too much. The system is very unfair!

A Pembina County Retrospective

On May 28, 1913, Cavalier mayor D.J. Laxdal returned from two weeks in a Battle Creek, Michigan, sanitarium. On June 10 the Pembina County Commission met with court house architect Buechner and contractor Rowles. At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners and Buechner inspected the court house.

Bowesmont Lives

Clarice Mosolf was among those who attended the funeral for Jerry Jorde held December 13th at the Drayton United Methodist Church. On Tuesday Dec. 17th Saralee Hoselton drove to Fargo where she visited and had supper with Geoff and Hope Hoselton, Dylan, Sami and Grace.

Are You Ready for College Entrance Exams?

(StatePoint) While a student’s long record of academic achievement is generally the most important measure that colleges take under consideration during the admissions process, getting as prepared for one’s college entrance exams as possible is a great idea.

Season of Giving

We often think of the time of year from Thanksgiving through the New Year as the season of giving. In reality shouldn’t we always be willing to give to others. We all have something to give. It does not have to have a monetary amount attached to it. We can give of our time or our talents.

Life in the Slow Lane?

Santa has showed up in the malls and other seasonal celebrations. This is the time of year when there is a lot said about the spirit of Christmas and good will towards others.

Looking Down Main

Dear Brenton, Just a few weeks ago your mother commented that her oldest son says he no longer believes in Santa Claus. When I read this my heart broke just a tiny bit. I know you are growing up and have reached that age where many boys and girls start to question the reality of Santa Claus.

Guest Columnist

On December 1, the “suffragettes” of North Dakota met at the State Heritage Center to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920 giving women the right to vote. It was a long time in coming. Too long.