What’s in a name?

Beyond Reason by Rob Perez Due to the overwhelming response (glad you liked it, Mom) to a recent column about nautical terminology, this is a kind of follow-up. Thus, I give you boat names.

CHURCH SCHEDULES

Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday, Aug.

Playing defeated

Pastor Stevie Ciske Crossroads Church Our family is a huge tennis family. I feel like of all the sports, tennis is the most mentally challenging.

Doreen Weckwerth

Doreen will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at First Lutheran Church in St. James.

Family Living Focus Touting Tomatoes

Gail Gilman, Family Life Consultant, M.Ed., C.F.C.S. and Professor Emeritus – University of Minnesota Tomatoes have long been enjoyed for their flavor and versatility.

What is an Annual Notice of Change?

Dear Savvy Senior, Last year I received a “notice of change” letter from my Medicare provider. Should I expect another one this year, and what should I do with it? --Medicare Rookie Dear Rookie, The letter you’re asking about is actually referred to as the Annual Notice of Change (or ANOC), which is a letter you receive from your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in late September. (People with only a Medigap plan don’t receive these because Medigap plans do not have benefit changes from year to year). So yes, you should expect to receive another letter next month.

Community Events

•Produce Distributions, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2 to 6 p.m.