July 2022

New to Medicare virtual class scheduled for July 12

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. Please visit: https://bit.ly/3ub8byS to sign up for the class, as space is limited.

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GUESS WHO?

Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.

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COURT NEWS

Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office Zangel, Shannon Robert, Gibbon; Offense date 6/16/22 Drugs - Possess Marijuana in MV (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/30/22 Guilty; Disposition 6/30/22 Convicted; Court Decision 6/30/22 Payable without appearance; $150 Fine. Upper Sioux Community Police Department Johnson, Brandon Daniyel Deontay, Sauk Centre; Offense date 1/2/19 Issue Dishonored Check-Offense (Felony); Plea 5/9/22 Guilty; Disposition 6/27/22 Convicted; Court Decision 6/27/22 Sentenced Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - St.

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Kilowatt Community Center News

Kilowatt Community Center Summer Lifeguard Hours: Monday - Thursday: 1pm - 6pm Friday: Family Swim Days - NO Lifeguards on Duty Saturday & Sunday: 1pm - 6pm *Hours are subject to change, so please call ahead* Pickleball at the KCC: Groups are playing on the following days / times: Monday’s & Wednesday’s - 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday’s & Thursday’s nights - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday’s - 9:00am - 11:00am FREE for members, and just the daily fee for non-members. No experience necessary.

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Granite Falls Chamber News

Greetings! The Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce would like to announce new Board members: Alicia Beck, Country Financial, Kelly Kruger, Scenic Valley Real Estate, and Pam Rosenau, MVTV Wireless Internet to our Board of Directors! Congratulations!

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Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council: New Community Artist in Residence Chosen

In a brisk and engaging end-of-June meeting vaguely resembling an elimination round on the show Survivor, our Advisory Board selected an artist to come to Granite Falls this August! We’re in the process of drafting a contract tailor-made for their residency; after it’s ready and hopefully signed in two weeks’ time, we’ll introduce our new artist right here. Or rather, have them do it – our chosen artist is thankfully a fantastic writer. Stay tuned.

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