The Board of Directors of the Chandler Coop recently voted to retire patron stock in the amount of $587,443 to those agronomy and energy patrons born in 1953 and 1937. The Cooperative also retires equity stock on a 13-year revolvement plan and retires estates. Last Spring, we returned $1,818,000 of equity from 2009 and 2010. All together with current patronage dividend paid last fall, the total cash returned to our patrons this year was $3.5 million.

Nicole Madison was named to the University of Sioux Falls Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Madison of Fulda, MN, is majoring in Elementary Education.

Question: I’m thinking about getting a commercial driver’s license with a HAZMAT endorsement. Do I need to have a background or some education in basic chemistry? Answer: No, but there are many responsibilities and requirements in dealing with hazardous materials.

Slayton American Legion Post 64 has procured American Veterans Traveling Tribute to bring the traveling Vietnam Wall along with the Cost of Freedom panel display to Slayton MN August 15-20 2023. These dates happen to coincide with the Murray County Fair as well. This wall is an 80% replica of the actual wall in Washington DC. The Wall consists of 144 panels spanning 360 feet, in addition to the Vietnam Wall display, there is The Cost of Freedom panels, 72 of them, which is a tribute to every conflict that the United States has been in starting with WW1. 1914-1968 8 panels, 19791989 8 panels, 1990-2012 8 panels, 911 Tribute 12 panels, Afghanistan & Iraq Warrior Tribute 36 panels.

University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and wellbeing.

If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have until March 31, 2023 to make changes to your plan. People who have their Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage Plan can make a one-time plan change from January 1 through March 31.

Inviting You In…On An Outreach My final column of 2021 talked about an outreach trip to Guatemala and that by the time you read it, I’d be back. Well, I’m back, and for the next several weeks, you are invited on a journey.

Monday, January 9: Egg Bake w/Sausage, Oven Baked Potatoes, Carrots, Applesauce, Coffee Cake or Muffin, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, January 10: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Bread/Margarine, Bar, Lowfat Milk.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in December 2022 in memory of the following: Luella Kirchner, LeAnn Steffen, Vivian Schneider, Marsha Hanson, Mary Platt, Sandy Cochran, Gordy Hanson, Willis Adolph, LaVoy Lund, Willis Adolph, Peter Hoekman, Bonnie Hedquist, Lynn Behr, Lloyd Dierks, Carl Schreier, Mary Gaul, Helen Amundson Blessed be their memory.

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) in the Slayton area, sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland distribution will be held at the office of A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota – Murray County at 2989 Maple Rd., Slayton MN. Distribution will take place on Thursday, January 12th, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Remember if you cannot be there, please have your proxy pick your items up for you. For more information, call Joyce at 507-8368705. There will be no distribution in Fulda this month.