• Michael C. Lund, et al to Gerald and Nancy C Coleman Mathern Trust, L: 9, First subd in Auditor’s Outlots 5 & 6 in SW ¼ SW ¼, 15-106-41, Slayton.

As you may have noticed the Slayton Sturdevant’s location recently had a face-lift. The location now proudly shows its new re-branded logo and name of Auto Value. Auto Value is a locally-owned, third generation company based in St. Cloud, MN. Through the re-branding of Sturdevant’s over to Auto Value one thing will always stay the same -- you will still find the same great people and service!!

The old Currie State Bank clock recently found a new, highly visible home, after spending several decades safely tucked away out of sight on the second story of a clock collector’s barn in the rural Slayton area.

8 teams took to the track on Saturday at 4:00 so support cancer survivors in Murray County. Survivors were treated to a meal from the pork producers and the dairy association. Tony Moger provided dinner music while everyone enjoyed the food. Luminary lined the fairgounds with names of survivors and also those we remember.

“We teach best what we most need to learn.” -Richard Bach According to Elizabeth Lesser, there is a sign on the wall of the Esalen Institute in California which says “Esalen’s Law: (1) You always teach others what you most need to learn yourself. (2) You are your own worst student.” This rings true to my experience as a teacher (and as a student).

Humility I like that word, humility. Reading what others say about it encourages growth.

By John Stenen My son-in-law manages a business with many employees in Sioux Falls. Often he, and many other business owners, and managers, around the country are frustrated at the dismal work habits of so many employees in the workforce today. The workers take extended breaks, and are on the phone or checking the phone far too much during the day. Some do not think they have to work everyday, and take off and do not even think they need to call in, to say they will not be there that day. The list could go on but I am sure you all know what I am talking about. Many of these people claim to be Christians; yet they have such poor work habits. I read years ago when the Christians in Russia were persecuted horribly for their faith in Christ. However, the authorities realized that they were not drunk on vodka like so many other workers. They saw that the Christians were faithful to their work, on time, did a very good job, etc. So rather than imprison them they thrust them into the workforce, where they performed well and also took advantage to witness about Jesus Christ; and the underground Church flourished. Scripture tells us in Colossians 3:23-24, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

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by Kim Hause, 4-H youth development educator, Murray County Murray County 4-H food revue, demonstration, and presentation project members completed their exhibit judging on August 8, 2024 in the Christ Lutheran Church. For Food Review 4-H youth demonstrate the ability to make an entire meal, consider the nutrition value, the cost of the meal as well as the place setting as part of their showcase knowledge. Demonstrations are when 4-H youth demonstrate a skill that they have learned - this year we had how to make different food items, each of the steps of earning a black belt in Tie Kwan Doe and other. Presentations that were shared ranged from Attending the LPA National Conference to attending the National 4-H Conference. The results are:

By: Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Fall is the best time for lawn care. The best time to fertilize your lawn is early August though mid October. It is especially important to water evergreens. They hold their needles through the winter. They can experience winter burn resulting in brown needles.