JULY 2, 2014 PRESS PERSPECTIVES ....... PAGE 3
Wishing you a safe and joyful
holiday from all of us at
GUAFTON DUUG
Walsh County
Spotlight
The merchants below are
proud to announce:
ANTIQUE TRACTOR RIDE
LANKIN, ND J
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014
$10.00 ENTRY FEE I'ER rI'RACTOR
NOTE - New Route (Unalde to go to Pisek this .ear)
7:30-9:30 a.m ...... REGISTRATION A[ THE LANKIN LEGION "ll
NOTE- RIDERS MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO RIDING - $1,00 PER RIDER
9:30 a.m ................ DRIVER MEETING IN FRONT OF LEGION
9:45 a.m ................ RIDE TO DAVE & GUY PRASKA FARM (7 MILES!
10:45 a.m .............. LIGHT SNACK AND REFRESHMENTS SERVED AT FARM
12:00 p.m .............. DRIVE BACK TO LANKIN ON DIFFERENT ROUTE (10 MILES)
1:45-2:15 p.m..__ARRIVE BACK tN LANKIN WITH A SOCIAL & PORK & DUMPLING MEAL
SERVED BY SILVER DOLLAR CAFE - FREE WILL OFFERING
3:00 p.m ................ DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS AND PRIZES FOR OLDEST & YOUNGEST DRIVERS
(MUST DRIVE BOTH WAYS), MOST UNIQUELY DECORATED TRAILOR
AND OTHERS
MUST Pre.Register with Francis Praska
(701)593-6155 or cell: (701t331-1005
emaih fmpraska@ polarcomm.com
(;()()d .
. samaritan
( S(cictw"
Park River
301 County Road 12BI:
284-7115
Park River
Implement
AUTO PARTS 2_8_4._-6316
1 Adams ~ 944-2231
• ll_ .. Grafton - 352-3668
I|IPIRST UNITED Michigan 259-2112
Bank&lnsurance Hoop-le 894 6123
Crystal ~ 657"2168
110 4th St. E
Park River
284-7221
Jim's Super Yalu 284-6433
101 3rd St. W
Park River For all your dinner needs!
Eleea.00e
"Where Ouol is SteMord"
[f,]Dilln/,L & CIMI(]/L
NEW W]R( De REMOB_t
[MFGFNfY F|¥1f} AYA!IAaIF
Call I01-331-1519
Scott Wedel, Owner
_ s a elect ric. 14 -g m ail .corn
Veterans Ave. S,Park River, NO
Gift Card
Lease signing
' K CO URT APARTMENTS :
I Park River, ND
1 and 2 Bedroom Ap.artments
*Income Basei:l
*ALL Utilities Paid
?
*No Steps
*Laundry on Site
Call Katie @701-331-9515
Professionally Managed by
Prairie Homes Managemen'
1-888-893-9501 -- toll free
TTY: 1-800-366-6888
con YuE TnooPs
-Walsh County Veterans Service Office
....... .i
Vo ca t ioi Rehabilitation
Veterans may receive vocational'rehabilitation and employment serv-
ices to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume de-
velopment, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be pro-:
vided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent
living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work
in traditional employment.
Veterans are eligible for this program if they have received a discharge
that is other than dishonorable and have a service connected disability rat-
ing of at least 10% or a memorandum rating of 20% from the Department
of Veterans Affairs. Under the Vocational Rehabilitation program veterans
are entitled to 48 months of benefit and have 12 years from discharge or
date of award for service connection whichever is later to be eligible.
Once eligibility is established the veteran will be scheduled to meet with
a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for a comprehensive evaluation to
determine if he or she is entitled for services. The Assessment will in-
clude the veteran's interest's aptitudesand abilities whether their service
connected disabilities hinder them from gainful employment then a plan
of action will be made. This plan of action is called a rehabilitation plan.
This benefit can be used to go back to school which could lead to gain-
ful employment. If you wish to apply or have any questions feel free to
contact the Walsh County Veterans Service Office at 701-352-5030 or stop
by for a visit at 638 Cooper Avenue Suite 5 Grafton ND 58237. Thank
you for your service.
Chris Kratochvil * Walsh County Veterans Service Officer
Administrative Building, 638 Cooper Ave Ste 5, Grafion
TEEN
BEAT
BY EMILY LAAVEG
INTERN, WALSH (OUNTY PRESS
Peterson, Brodina to wed
Andrea Brodina and Wade Peterson are happy to announce their re-
cent engagement and upcoming wedding.
Parents of the bride are Larry and Rita Brodina of Lankin, ND. Par-
ents of the groom are Doug and Linda Peters of East Grand Forks, MN.
Andrea Brodina is a 2003 graduate of Fordville-Lankin High school.
She graduated with a bachelors degree in nursing from Minot State Uni-
versity in 2008. She is currently employed at Altru Hospital as a Regis-
tered Nurse.
Wade Peterson is a 2004 graduate of East Grand Forks Senior High.
He graduated with a bachelors degree in Ag Business and Agronomy in
2008. He currently farms with his father, uncle, and cousin, North of East
Grand Forks, MN.
Their wedding is planned for July 19, 2014 at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church in Tabor, MN.
De ,pe at;y seeking motivation:
Bad [ and laziness and I
After going through a series of existential crises, I have noticed that
almost everyone I meet has a serious case of at least one of the seven dead-
ly sins. Now I realize that this is not a ground breaking discovery at all,
but I have never noticed it before. Politicians suffering from greed, movie
stars with pride, lust, and/or envy, mass murderers with wrath, and my-
self with sloth.
I have kind of noticed that I am pretty lazy for a while, but I guess I've
never really cared too much before. Ironic right? Anyway I have recent-
ly been thinking about trying to do something about it. I have been try-
ing to distance myself from websites and habits that keep me from ac-
complishing things, l ....
,: I am.not e:,':!ced'!St,t0tl I kpowthI will always
hwgAo.deal with,.;¢vct;cOn :rm, j hop:sybe soxp-
day I will be able to properly deal with it. For now, I'm just asking tlt
everyone just bear with me while I try to figure this ouL
m
I
I
i •
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I just turned 65 and received my
Medicare card. I see that the ID
number on my card is the same as
my Social Security number, and on
the back of the card it tells me I need
to carry it with me at all times. What
can I do to protect myselffrom iden-
tify theft if my purse and Medicare
card get stolen ?
Conflicted Beneficiary
Dear Conflicted,
Many people new to Medicare
are surprised to learn that the ID
number on their Medicare card is
identical to their Social Security
number (SSN). After all, we're
constantly warned not to carry our
SSN around with us, because if it
gets lost or stolen, the result could
be identity theft.
But the Medicare ID is more than
an identifier. It's proof ofinstmance.
Beneficiaries need to show their
Medicare card at the doctor's office
and the hospital in order to have
Medicare pay for treatment.
Over the years, many consumer
advocates, have called for a new
form of Medicare identification.
The Centers for Medicare & Med-
icaid Services, which administers
Medicare, also acknowledges the
problem, but so far nothing has been
done.
One of the main reasons is be-
cause it would cost an estimated
$255 to $317 million to fix it. And
that's just the direct cost to the fed-
eral government. It doesn't include
er healthcare providers to adjust their
systems, or the cost to the states.
Other govemment health systems
like the Department of Veterans Af-
fairs and Department of Defense
have already begun using ID num-
bers that are different from SSNs,
but no one knows when Medicare
will follow suit.
In the meantime, here are some
tips offered by various consumer ad-
• vocate groups that can help keep
your Medicare card safe and out of
the hands of fraudsters.
Protect Your Card
For starters, AARP suggests that
you simply don't carry your
Medicare card at all, because it's not
necessary. Most healthcare providers
already have their patients in their
electronic systems and know how to
bill you.
But if you really don't feel com-
fortable not having it with you, then
the Privacy Rights Clearing House,
a national consumer resource on
identity theft recommends that you
make a photocopy of your card and
cut it down to wallet size. Then use
scissors to cut out the last four dig-
its of your SSN, or take a black
marker and cross them out, and car-
ry that instead.
You will, however, need your ac-
tual Medicare card with you the first
time you visit a new health care
provider, who will likely want to
make a photocopy of it for their files.
Savvy
the expense for physicians and oth-
(Oo,nC /p,ane 8
Piper Ferguson
.
As we celebrate
we would like to
thank everyOne for
their continued
support through
her journey!!
Life should be measured
But raher by the love shared,
d ven and
Please Join us
as we celebrate
Iva Johnson's
90th Birthday
Saturday, July 5
2:00 - 4:00
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Park River, ND
What are you celebrating?
Let us help share your excitement.
Charges apply for open house invitations.
Your Profes:sional Prescription Service
We offer... Mail-Out Prescriptions. Delivery Service. Blood Pressure Screening. Photo Kiosk.
10% off Sr. Citizen Discount. Zoovio Video Dealer. G fts:' Hallmark Cards. Drive-up Window
Ye Olde Medicine Center Drayton Ye Olde Medicine Center
Park River Drayton Cavalier
701-284-7676 701-454-3831 701-265-3332
