Linfield College's seventh-ranked Wildcat football team (5-1, 4-0 NWC) used the strong right leg of Willy Warne and a punishing defense to fell cross-county rival George Fox (5-2, 3-1 NWC), 12-6 ...
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United Healthcare Medicare Sales Meetings
Tuesday, Oct. 31 and Tuesday, Nov. 14
Becky Lippmann, Independent Medicare Broker/Agent, will be presenting two informational meetings regarding United Healthcare Medicare.
The meeting agendas include:
- 2018 United Healthcare Medicare Plans Presentation
- Enrollment Opportunities
- Update on changes to Medicare
- Review Medicare Basics
All meetings are free and snacks will be provided. The October 31 meeting will be held at 9:30 am at the McMinnville Community Center, 600 NE Evans Street, McMinnville. The November 14 meeting will be held at 10:00 am at the McMinnville Senior Center,
2250 NE McDaniel Lane, McMinnville. For more information, please contact Becky Lippmann at 541-914-6263 or email beclippmann@yahoo.com.
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