On June 3, Ramona and Bruce Bigelow will be hosting an Open House and Dedication of the Meditation Garden they have created. The open house will be from 2-5 p.m. at 1407 12th St. NW in Kasson. There will be a short dedication program at 3 p.m.

Dear Savvy Senior,
Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving.
Worried Wife
Dear Worried,

Although Memorial Day as it is now observed is often viewed as a day to honor veterans and increasingly others who serve their communities, it is actually a day to remember those who gave their lives in military service to the country. The origins go back to the years following the Civil War and the observance was to honor the memory of those who died in that war.

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Paul Leuthold Retires After 54 Years In Shoe Business

In the mid twentieth century over half a million people worldwide were killed or paralyzed each year by polio. In 1953 there were 3,000 deaths in the US. In 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk tested his new vaccine on his own family members. The new vaccine was officially licensed in April, 1955 and the Mayo Clinic received the new vaccine the next day on April 13, 1955.

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