One of the best forms of protection against the flu is to get a flu shot every year. Most people get the flu vaccine in September or October in order to be protected throughout the entirety of flu season.

The 3rd biennial MNwest Entrepreneur Summit was to have been a hybrid event held in person at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) but with virtual attendance also available. “As Covid case numbers equaled December 2020 and became the highest of 2021, the Summit convenor and hosts made the determination to have the event be only virtual,” explains Lois Josefson, Summit coordinator.

The Chandler American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday evening, September 21, with President Patsy Buys presiding. The secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved.

Love, Grandma & Grandpa.

The Murray County Christmas Project is again planning to provide toys and gifts to over 300 eligible children in Murray County. We are accepting donations of toys and gifts for children 0 through 11 years of age. We also need stocking caps and mittens. Monetary gifts are also accepted to help with the purchase of gift items.

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS), sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland distribution, will be as follows: SLAYTON - Office of A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota – Murray County at 2989 Maple Rd., Slayton MN.

Join us for a day of fall fun at the 15th Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival at Lake Shetek State Park’s Zuya Group Center on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Come on out and jump in the biggest leaf pile you’ve ever seen! There will be face painting, pumpkin decorating, activities and prizes to be had, along with s’mores by the campfire and refreshments. Don’t forget to take your fall family picture at the park.

The Murray County School Board met on Monday, October 11th. Present were Tony Clarke, Sue Streff, Robin Gilbertson, Lauren Biegler and Maddy Robinson. The meeting minutes from the September 13th meeting, along with the monthly financial items were all discussed and approved. Post experience reflections were submitted and approved. The personnel recommendations, which include: the fall musical director, Issac Harms and assistant director, Christie Gergen, fall musical director, Michael Helgeson and leave of absence for Caitlyn Harmsen with Kent Heck doing the long term leave for her, as well as, the hiring of Melinda Bose (paraeducator), Deb Onken (food service) and the acceptance of retirement for Della Haupert effective the end of year, were all approved.

It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t know CO- VID-19 existed. The impact of COVID-19 on our lives, our activities, and our freedom has affected us all. The responsibility is ours, as a community, to help stop this virus.

The Rebels and Eagles played off in a tough battle this past Monday night. Both teams started the evening right in the middle of the pack for the conference. Whichever team came out victorious, would edge up in the conference standings. MCC started off the first set with great serving from Kiana Felber and an early lead. Felber tallied up 11 digs, which allowed the Rebels to move the ball around well offensively. MCC topped SWMC 25-20. Game two began with a rocky start for the Rebels. MCC made a few too many defensive errors, which allowed the Eagles to jump out ahead. The Rebels chipped away at SWMC’s defense, but in the end it wasn’t enough to make up the point deficit. The Eagles took the second set 23-25. The third set started with great plays by both teams. The Rebels started to struggle digging up hits from the Eagles midway through the set. This gave SWMC a seven point advantage. MCC took a timeout, and from there Sophie Larson racked up 5 ace serves. The Rebels took 8 straight points, gaining the lead back. Both teams battled and had great rally plays. In the end, two hitting errors by the Eagles gave MCC the win 26- 24. Game four began with a lot of back and forth action for the teams. Both squads battled to gain more than just a few point lead at a time, but were unsuccessful. It came down to which team could have better defensive efficiency. MCC’s offense came out and dominated their defense and solidified the win 25-22. The Rebels defeated the Eagles three games to one.