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-Walsh County Veterans Service Office
I received some clarification about Veterans honor flights in the state
of North Dakota. Did you know that we have access to two hubs that host
Veterans honor flights to Washington, D.C.?
The most recognized was the WDAY Honor Flight. They recently
changed their name and organization structure. It is now known as the
Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN and WDAY has wished them all the
best in their future flights. Their new web site with an updated applica-
tion can be found at http://veteranshonorflightofndmn.org/For more in-
formation, veterans can also call 218-28 HONOR (218-284-6667).
The other hub is the North Dakota Native Veterans Honor Flight. They
formed in 2015 and is spearheaded by ND state senator Richard Marcel-
lais from Belcourt. They do the same thing as the aforementioned hub.
They recognize American Veterans for their sacrifice and achievements
by flying veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their memorials at no cost
to the Veteran. For further information, veterans can call 701-477-8985.
Both honor flight hubs give priority to WWII Veterans followed by
Korean War Veterans, Vietnam Veterans, and terminally ill Veterans from
all wars. They both have flights they are hoping to fill this year. I en,
courage Veterans who fall into the right categories to apply to go.
If you would like any of theapplications mailed out to you, just give
me a call at 352-5030 and let me know. These groups rely on donations
to make these flights possible. If you donate to charity or would like to
start, these groups would be a great option to consider.
As always, thank you for your service. Katrina Hodny, Walsh County
Veterans Service Officer.
Katrina Hodny, Veteran Service Officer
Admin Bldg 638 Cooper Ave, Suite 5 Grafton, ND 58237
701-352-5030 or 701-331-1700
walshcountyvso@nd.gov
walshcountynd.com/veteran
Facebook @WalshCountyVeterans
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Though it may seem hard to be-
lieve, at age 65, I never have got-
ten around to making a will, but
I'd like to now. My question is: Do
I need to hire a lawyer to write my
will, or can I do it myselff I want
to get my affairs in order, but I hate
paying an attorney fee if I don't
have to.
Getting Organized
Dear Getting,
It's not hard to believe at all.
which can help avoid family con-
fusion and squabbles after you're
gone.
The National Academy of Eld-
er Law Attomeys (NAELA.org)
and the American College of Trust
and Estate Counsel (ACTEC.org)
websites are good resources that
have directories to help you find
someone in your area.
Costs will vary depending on
your location and the complexity
of your situation, but you can ex-
pect to pay somewhere between
Few than half of American adults $200 and $1,500 to get your will
have awill, mainly because they made. help you save, shop
either haven t thought about it or around and get price quotes from
gotten around to it, or they've put
it off because they don't want to
think about dying.
But having a will is important
because it ensures that your mon-
ey and property are distributed to
the people you want to receive it
after your death.
If you die without a will, your
estate will be settled in accordance
with state law. Details vary by
state, but assets typically are dis-
tributed using a hierarchy of sur-
vivors. Assets go to first to a
spouse, then to children, then your
siblings, and so on.
You also need to be aware that
certain accounts take precedence
over a will. If you jointly own a
home or a bank account, for ex-
ample, the house, and the funds in
the account, will go to the joint
holder, even if your will directs
otherwise. Similarly, retirement ac-
counts and life insurance poli-
cies are distributed to the benefi-
ciaries you designate, so it is im-
portant to keep them up-to-date
too.
Do You Need a Lawyer?
Not necessarily. Creating a will
with a do-it-yourself software pro-
gram may be acceptable in some
cases, particularly if you're single
and have a modest bank account.
But if you have significant fi-
nancial assets or a complex fam-
ily situation, like a blended fami-
ly or child with special needs, it's
best to seek professional advice.
An experienced lawyer can make
sure you cover all your bases,
several different firms. And before
you meet with an attomey, make
a detailed list of your assets and ac-
counts to help make your visit
more efficient.
If money is tight, check with
your state's bar association (see
www.FindLegalHelp.org) to find
low-cost legal help in your area. Or
call the Eldercare Locater at 800-
677-1116 for a referral.
If you are interested in a do-it-
yourself will, one of the best op-
tions is the Quicken WillMaker
Plus 2018 software (available at
NOLO.corn) that costs $70, works
with Windows personal computers
and Macs, and is valid in every
state except Louisiana.
It's also recommend that if you
do create your own will, it's wise
to have a lawyer review it to
make sure it covers all the impor-
tant bases.
Where to Store It?
Once your will is written, the
best place to keep it is either in a
fireproof safe or file cabinet at
home, or in a safe deposit box in
your bank. But make sure your ex-
ecutor knows where it is and has
access to it. Or, if a professional
prepares your will, keep the orig-
inal document at your lawyer's of-
rice. Also, be sure to update your
will if your family or financial cir-
cumstances change, or if you
move to another state.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Sen-
ior, EO. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or vis-
it SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor
to the NBC Today show and author of "The
Savvy Senior" book.
Contm the Walsh County Press
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operate, and that all of the twenty-five (25) motel units shall in some man-
ner physically attached into a continuous, integral part. Any present li-
censee operating a motel with less than twenty-five (25) rental units shall
not lose its license solely for having less than twenty-five (25) units.
"B.) To a licensee or transferee of a licensee, which licensee in the past
held a Walsh County liquor license, but which license or transferee of a
license is now subject to the licensing authority by virtue of the licensed
premises being annexed to the city, if the Walsh County license was valid
and in effect at the time of annexation; provided that, however, licenses
granted under this exception will not be counted against the numerical lim-
itation set above.
"2.) The total number of club licenses as defined in this ordinance shall
not exceed three (3) in force in any one (1) year."
The Development Corporation said that this might be the time to ad-
dress the ordinance, not simply to address this one proposed business, but
future businesses as well.
Julie Campbell, of the Walsh County Job Development Authority, spoke
with Nick Ziegelmann, City Administrator of Grafton about how they ad-
dress the issue. He said that they have a liquor license, beer license, and
wine license. This allows the option for purchasing a full license, or a li-
cence for beer or wine or both.
Park River Mayor Dan Stenvold said that the other bar owners are
adamantly against it. But he did a straw poll of community members who
said that they would be in favor of the proposed restaurant going forward.
Campbell added that it isn't just this community that is interested.
Stenvold and other members of the Development Corporation agreed
that the competition would be good and could result in bringing more peo-
ple into town: "People aren't going to sit there and get drunk," Stenvold
said.
Park River City Coordinator Nancy Thompson said that the Park Riv-
er City Council has the ability to amend the ordinance however they choose.
The Development Corporation discussed showing their support of
amendments to update and simplify the ordinance at the Park River City
Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9. A small committee of
four was set up to meet and discuss protentional changes of the liquor or-
dinance to present to the Council.
"If we have to amend things to make it happen," said Harold Myrdal
of the Development Corporation via conference call, "that's what we have
to do."
Park River City Council March Minutes Recap
There is an individual wanting to purchase Out to Lunch
Caf& They are looking at making it a higher end restaurant
and would like to be able to serve a glass of wine or a spe-
cialty beer with a person's meal. Currently the City doesn't
not have a liquor license like this and would have to amend
City Ordinance 2. B. relating to license, fees and retail
sales of alcoholic beverages. Three of the bar owners
talked to the Mayor and some Councilmembers and are
against the city giving this person a Wine & Beer License.
Byron and Lundquist think there's enough Liquor License in
town and Halvorson didn't think a new liquor license cate-
gory should be added to sell more alcohol. Ms. Thompson
stated this is going to be a restaurant not a bar, if a person
wants to go out and have drinks there going to go to a bar
not a restaurant for a meal and a glass of wineor beer and
if this isn't passed this may cost the city a new business in
town. City Attorney Laaveg told Council they can do one of
three things take no action, send it to a committee or make
a motion.
Motion by Knutson to amend Ordinance 2.B and add a
Beer and Wine license. Motion dies due to lack of a sec-
ond.
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