2020-02-05 E-Edition

New nursing director at Kidder County Health

During my interview with Jean Bon, who recently retired from her position as Director of Nursing at the Kidder County Public Health Unit, I was able to meet Bon’s replacement, Tricia Steinke of Tuttle. Tricia, an RN originally from Wisconsin, was delightful to speak with and permeates a lot of energy and passion for her new role as Director of […]

First Aid and CPR classes offered

The following classes will be offered – First Aid class on February 13th at 6:00 PM and Healthcare CPR on February 18th at 6:00 PM as the ambulance hall. Please contact Julie @ kidderamb@bektel.com or 701-475- 2595, if you are interested.

Major disaster declaration for parts of ND issued

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding beginning on October 9-26, 2019. The President’s action makes federal funding available to the state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency […]

‘Whiz Kids’ program is still growing

How do you get over one hundred kids involved in anything these days? The Coaches Club at the Kidder County School found one way…Whiz Kids. The program is designed to develop essential basketball skills with a focus on ball handling. The entire camp includes ten after school practices and two performances. The performances give the kids an opportunity to show […]

Savvy Senior

Do I Have to File Taxes?

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for seniors this year? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my 2018 income was below the filing requirements, but I got a part-time job late last year in 2019, so I’m wondering if I need to file this year. Semi-Retired Dear Semi, Whether or not you […]

Signs you may have a thyroid problem

Unintentional weight gain may be a symptom of a thyroid condition. The thyroid gland plays an essential role in the human body. According to the online healthcare publishing company Medicine.net, the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck that produces the hormones that regulate metabolism. When the thyroid gland’s ability to do its job is compromised, […]

Off the Bookshelf

SISTERS FIRST

This week’s Off the Bookshelf selection is a book by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush which was released in 2017 entitled “Sisters First”. Candid, amusing, and straight-forward, “Sisters First” is written in segments by both sisters. They each share their individual memories of when they were little, what it was like living in the White House, and where […]

From the Heart

Most kids play a lot of football growing up. It may have been some pick up games with friends or, for some, on organized teams in school. Even if people have never played the game, they often enjoy watching it. I am one of those people. I probably don’t understand all the rules of the game, but I know enough […]

Kidder Korner

You got the warning Finding one of her students making faces at others on the playground, Ms. Smith stopped to gently reprove the child. Smiling sweetly, the Sunday school teacher said, “Johnny, when I was a child, I was told if that I made ugly faces, it would freeze and I would stay like that.” Johnny looked up and replied, […]