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Our New Pope

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

SLAYTON SENIOR DINING MENU

Monday, June 30: Chicken Fried Chicken, Cream Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Wheat Bread & Margarine, Sugar Cookie, 1% Milk. Tuesday, July 1: Beef Roast, Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Wheat Bread, Margarine, Lemon Pudding, 1% milk.

GREEN THUMB

Summer started this past week (Friday). This was the longest day of the year. From now on until the start of Winter in December the days will shorten a bit each day. One radio person of years back always mentioned how much longer or short each day changed. About 5 or 6 minutes daily as we recall.

CHURCH NOTES

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy.

GET THE DIRT

By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Most herbicides are not recommended for use in the vegetable garden. Federal law governs the use of all pesticides. Anyone applying pesticides must follow the instructions and restrictions on the label.

REBELS BASEBALL SEASON AWARDS

BUTTERMAKERS GO 2-1 FOR THE WEEK

Wednesday Night Hadley 10 Jackson 6 Whenever Hadley and Jackson meet up, you are usually in for an interesting contest. But Wednesday’s game, even though a Buttermaker win; would technically be considered an UGLY game by both manager’s standards.

THE MURRAY COUNTY SOCCER FIELDS ARE GETTING AN OVERHAUL!

The Murray County United Soccer program had close to 500 Kindergarten through 6 th grade students that participated this year. For over 20 years this program has been thriving! We, the board, along with some dedicated sponsors and volunteers, have decided to give our fields the overhaul that they deserve. Thick plush grass is every soccer players dream, so that is what we are planning to give them.

LAKE MARIA DRAWDOWN IN PROGRESS THIS SUMMER DRAWDOWN WILL ADDRESS ISSUES WITH FISH AND DEGRADED HABITAT

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is conducting a drawdown on Lake Maria in Murray County, located southwest of Garvin. The temporary lowering of water levels on the 442-acre shallow lake is taking place to improve wildlife habitat and water quality.

EMERALD ASH BORER FOUND IN MURRAY COUNTY

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) has been discovered for the first time in several new counties, including Murray. The other counties are Meeker, Ottertail and Wadena, which means EAB is now in 58 counties in the state.