Monday, February 7: Chicken Chow Mein, Brown Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Pudding w/Whipped Topping, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, February 8: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Romaine Salad w/Dressing, Pineapple, Texas Toast, Cookie, Lowfat Milk.

We do have a few February events and holidays, one if which is Ground Hog day February 2nd. According to lore it is this day the ground hog comes out of his hibernation to see if the sun is shining. If so he goes back into his burrow for another six weeks. Might be a bit hard around

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) in the Murray County 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, February 10th, 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 507-836-8705.

The New Puppy Our dog died last year. She was a hand-me-down from the college days of one of our kids.

If you think you or your loved one may have an undiagnosed thyroid condition, you can start by doing a self-check of your (or your loved one’s) neck for lumps, which could be an indication of a thyroid condition.

As the snow comes down on this e-learning day, it’s hard to believe that spring is right around the corner. It’s that time of year when we begin full preparation for next fall. In schools all around Minnesota, districts are preparing students for course registration with class meetings, a review of course requirements, and discussions about credits for graduation. Students at MCC will start the registration process during the week of January 31st.

Logan Kluis, Texas A&M University (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) — Aerospace Corporation and the son of Mike and Jan Kluis of Chandler, MN is among the thirty Undergraduate and Graduate Students Chosen for this Highly Selective Fellowship Program that Connects Exceptional Individuals with Internships, Executive Mentors, and an Incredible Network in the Commercial Spaceflight Sector

The Murray County Medical Center Board met on January 26 with Molly Malone presiding at the meeting. Due to the absence of some board members the election of new officers for 2022 was postponed for another month.

Slayton, MN — Shetek Lutheran Ministries (SLM) will develop and provide clean energy educational courses, utilizing LED lighting as an example, to both course participants and their camp guests. Thousands of camp visitors receive environmental education annually, through interpretive public programming, educational signage, private and public events, and school field trips. This will create opportunities for connection and engagement, and help to advance awareness of regional clean energy initiatives. In addition, by posting accurate information regarding energy and cost savings pertaining to Shetek Lutheran Ministries’ LED lighting, other groups and organizations will be inspired and investigate clean energy opportunities for themselves.

Warriors sweep home quadrangular against Madelia, St. James, and Ortonville on Thursday January 20. Although these teams had some missing weights the Warriors did not and they were able to bring home the wins. The FMCC Warriors club is making leaps and bounds as they travel through this season showing quality wrestling.