Ramlings, Part II It’s awfully quiet. The midnight mooing has ceased as the window remains open allowing minimal movement of cool air.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on September 7, in a regularly scheduled meeting. There were no conflicts of interest indicated. Minutes of both the August 24 and 31 meetings were approved. There was no one for Open Forum.

MCC’s volleyball program was excited to open up their season against the Canby Lancers this past Thursday evening. The Rebels knew starting off the season with the Lancers would be a big challenge. However, getting back into a “normal” routine had the players, coaches and fans ecstatic for that first match.

MCC made the trip to Dawson-Boyd to take on the Black jacks in their second match of the season. The Blackjacks started the first set off with the serve. The Rebels took a few rallies to get into a groove, which allowed Dawson-Boyd to gain a slight lead early on. The two teams fought point for point throughout the middle of the set. MCC battled through and had some great plays at the net to sneak away with the win 25-21. Game two started with an early 3-0 lead for the Rebels. However, multiple receiving errors in a row allowed for the Blackjacks to gain the up per hand and the momentum. MCC dug themselves deeper into a hole during the middle of the set with errors on the offensive and defensive side. MCC’s Zoey Iverson brought some fire back with four ace serves in a row. But in the end it wasn’t enough and the Rebels fell 16-25. The third set started off more promising for the Rebels. Both teams went back and forth with the lead. Towards the end of the third set injury plagued the Rebels. Quick substitutions were made, but the Blackjacks held the momentum and took the set 23-25. MCC was in a dire position. They had to win this fourth game in order to have a chance at winning the match. The girls were able to calm down and get used to their new rotation and positions. The Rebels carried the lead throughout the beginning of the fourth set, but allowed Dawson-Boyd to come back in the middle. The Rebels were down 12-17, but they weren’t giving up so easily. Emily Rohrer stepped to the service line and put down three ace serves, as well as a few huge back row attacks. The energy on the Rebels side of the court was contagious. MCC matched their powerful offensive tools with some outstanding digging • in Life the Liability back row. Commercial • Property The Rebels • Health took the lead late in the game and rode through with it winning 25-20. The night came down to a fifth and final set to 15. MCC won the serve and you could feel the desire to win radiating from the girls. The Rebels started off strong and with a ton of energy. Despite a few defensive errors, MCC was able to gain an early lead with some powerful front row plays. They carried that lead throughout the set and shut down the Blackjacks 15-11. MCC won the match 3 games to 2 over Dawson-Boyd.

MURRAY COUNTY CENTRAL REBEL FOOTBALL TEAM - Front (L to R): Aidan Dierks, Griffen Braun, Ashton Kalas, Thomas Huso, Colby Kesteloot, McKaden Danneman, Drew Wajer, Michael Risacher, Anikan Larson, Carter Benda, Talan Felber. Middle (L to R): Dylan Doeden, Carson Engelkes, Hudson Schryvers, Jackson Sturges, Jaden Deacon, Abe Paulzine, Broox Platt, Christian Tentinger, Ross Engelkes, Andrew Holm, Tate Tromblay, Connor DeGreeff. Back (L to R): Student Manager Gracie Haupert, Abdiel Castillo, Christian Kuball, Logan Steinle, Luk Havermeier, Nate Kleven, Chant Mitchell, Justin Scotting, Peyton Coulter, Dawson Blankenship, Brock Smith, Cody Einck, Kevin Garcia, Student Manager Grace Williams. Not pictured: Wyatt Loosbrock, Mason Wendland, Torin ThunderHawk.

SLAYTON: 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, September 9th, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm.

• Richard and Ellen Gilleland Revocable Family Trust to Vickie Miller, NE ¼, NW ¼, 1-107-43; NE ¼, NE ¼, 1-107-43. • Richard and Ellen Gilleland Revocable Family Trust to Adam Miller, et al, NE ¼, SE ¼, 1-107-43; NE ¼, SW ¼, 1-107-43.

DISTRICT COURT MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Dustin Ryan Fuller, Pipestone, MN, Speeding - $135. Wendy Kay Huisken, Edgerton, MN, Speeding - $135.

“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol “Let’s have one last celebration before summer ends! What shall we do?” “Great idea! Let’s spend thousands of dollars in legal fees! Or…spending months in the hospital might be fun.

Teams met at the Slayton Pizza Ranch to wrap up the Relay For Life 2021. Those in attendance shared the positives and possible suggestions for next year’s relay. First, second and third place plaques were present to the Currie, Schaap and Fulda teams. Honorary Chairs Karmel and Kraig thanked the Committee and teams for their hard work and for allowing them to share their stories.