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Recognizing Seniors' Kindness
I would like to start a new service in Fargo to rent grandparents. You can hire a babysitter or a person to clean your home, so why cant you hire someone to come over and love your kids?   My k...
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How To Organize Your Parents: Part 1
Last week I had the privilege to speak in front of a group of about 150 Senior Citizens about the topic of downsizing. I veered away from the topic and talked about some really important things that m...
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Publisher Bruce Smith Retires
Last week I attended the retirement party of a newspaper publisher I truly admire and respect. Bruce Smith publisher of the Herald & News in Logan Utah is retiring at 70 years old and 54 years wor...
Posted on 10/21/10 at 5:45 PM
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Matilda Steier still smiling at 105

Matilda Steier still smiling at 105 The year Matilda Steier was born, Theodore Roosevelt was president, Mother’s Day was first observed and the Chicago Cubs won their last World Series.

By Katherine Grandstrand , May 05, 2013

City of Dickinson hands out record amount of grants to senior centers

The Dickinson City Commission approved grant awards at its meeting April 16.

April 24, 2013

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ND bill aims to protect seniors, vulnerable adults

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Senate is considering bipartisan legislation that would require the reporting of abuse or neglect of senior citizens and other vulnerable adults.

February 07, 2013

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Dickinson’s Harold Bach wins 4 more gold medals

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Dickinson’s Harold Bach went a perfect 4-for-4 in his races at the Huntsman World Senior Games this week.

October 11, 2012

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Old school in ND oil town to become senior housing

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — An old junior high school in the oil boom town of Williston is being converted to low-income housing for seniors.

June 18, 2012

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At 95, oldest clown keeps the smiles coming

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Floyd "Creeky" Creekmore is one of the quieter acts in the circus, his larger-than-life clown shoes shuffling methodically as he works the crowd, igniting surprised giggles and slack-jawed wonder from children that look up to encounter Creekmore's wrinkled eyes smiling through thick makeup.

April 05, 2012

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A new ND home in Dickinson for displaced Minot resident

A new ND home in Dickinson for displaced Minot resident “I can’t see how it can ever be livable again,” Minot flood survivor Lois Hawbaker said of her house.

By Kacie Kostelecky , June 25, 2011

Seniors face Medicare cost barrier for cancer meds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a life-and-death struggle with kidney cancer, Rita Moore took her prescription for a new kind of chemotherapy pill to her local drugstore.

June 13, 2011

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Ohio woman, 100, has bank account dating to 1913

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman who just turned 100 years old has taken customer loyalty to the extreme: She's still using a bank savings account that's been around almost as long as she has, since the year before World War I.

June 03, 2011

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Hebron resident passes on the poles, recollects good times hitting fishing holes with friends

Hebron resident passes on the poles, recollects good times hitting fishing holes with friends Much like a fisherman rarely tells where his favorite fishing hole is, Willie Walcker is keeping a secret of who he gave all of his fishing gear to.

By Jennifer McBride , March 03, 2011

Coordinator takes on growing SW ND transit service

Doug Walker was named public transportation coordinator for Dickinson’s public transit program on Jan. 3.

By By Linda Sailer , January 22, 2011

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Bill proposes free education for seniors

BISMARCK — A Dickinson lawmaker wants to get more older adults into the state’s college classrooms.

January 22, 2011

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Odd exercises good for osteoporosis

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A bone density test showed that I have osteopenia. When I looked on the Internet, I found information that said walking would have no effect on osteoporosis or osteopenia. It said odd-impact exercises would be beneficial. What in the world are odd-impact exercises? I go to the gym three days a week, doing some cardio, light weightlifting and using the ball and strengthening bands. - L.H.

December 04, 2010

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Doctors brace for possible big Medicare pay cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Breast cancer surgeon Kathryn Wagner has posted a warning in her waiting room about a different sort of risk to patients’ health: She'll stop taking new Medicare cases if Congress allows looming cuts in doctors’ pay to go through.

November 12, 2010

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Actor Tony Curtis buried after Vegas funeral

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Actor Tony Curtis was buried Monday with a melange of his favorite possessions — a Stetson hat, an Armani scarf, driving gloves, an iPhone and a copy of his favorite novel, “Anthony Adverse,” a book that inspired his celebrity name and launched a robust film career that spanned decades and genres.

October 04, 2010

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