Being such a small town, it is hard to get doctors to work here. If you're the only doctor, you have to be on call 24-7. You have to be at everyone's beck and call. You can't go on vacation. You can't go shopping. You have no free time. |
It is an ongoing battle. You buy software and you buy support, and it only allows so much filtering. It's very tough to find every site. They're so well-disguised. |
It's a federal program and the money is there, so why not let students from Idaho get it. It's a tremendous savings for two meals a day. That way families can use the money for other things. |
People who are borderline don't think they qualify, and lots of families where both parents work don't think they qualify so they don't look at the application, but they shouldn't assume that. The guidelines for a family of eight are lenient. |
The computer can't tell; it only shows how much is left on a student's ticket. The staff doesn't even know. The only difference is that the free kids never run out of money. |
This disagreement that has been happening has been affecting the volunteer area. |
This doctor's office is the heart of the community. |