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Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming. This class is for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare, including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During the class, you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.

July has arrived and July 4th will be the coming week. That means half the year is now past.

Limping Lilacs Little purple flowers are my thing. They show up like signposts along life’s way signaling all will be fine.

Monday, July 4: Happy 4th of July! Tuesday, July 5: Ham/Turkey Chef Salad, Fresh Orange, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Wednesday, July 6: Goulash, Corn, Tropical Fruit, Bread/ Margarine, Lowfat Milk.

The Hadley Buttermakers began another small 2-game winning streak before suffering another Gopher League loss. Here is the week’s games recap: Wednesday at Lakefield Hadley arrived in Lakefield with a 10-man bench with the hopes of starting up a new winning streak.

Just over twenty years ago, Donald Buldhaupt moved from his farm into town. The life-long Lake Wilson resident spent a lifetime farming, including welding projects with his brother, but now Don needed something to do with his time. “I decided to work in my garage building things out of wood,” he said. And for twenty years, that’s exactly what he did! Two years ago Don moved to Pipestone and brought with him about thirtyfive of the over fifty replica tractors, farm equipment and construction vehicles he designed and built entirely out of wood. Don remarked, “Sometimes I use a little wire, maybe a nail or a small jewelry chain, but otherwise they are all wood.” This includes wheels, tracks and moving parts! “I often had to design my own tools to use. It was a learning process.”

• Randy D. Lee, et al to Peggy Mason, B: 10 L: 1-4, Original Plat, Hadley.

Randall Clifford Rogers, Slayton, MN, Receiving Stolen Property - $160..

Question: I really liked your recent article about the dangers of putting your feet up on the dash while driving and air bags. With the way vehicles are changing, can you talk about the other air bags, like side curtains and such? Thank you.

The MCC School Board met on Monday, June 13th. The minutes from the May 9th meeting and claims were reviewed and approved. Financials were reviewed and the preliminary budget for FY23 was presented to the Board.