The MCC Rebel boys basketball team opened their season on Thursday night at home against the Red Rock Central Rebels. The two schools had great football seasons, with both qualifying for the State Tournament. Now, the winter season has begun and the Falcons have started slowly, with 2 straight losses heading into the game against the Rebels, who had yet to play a game. The Rebels would have very little trouble picking up their first win of the season.

The MCC Rebel Girls have opened the season with four straight wins, their best start in 15 years. The Rebels on Monday played another undefeated team - the Pipestone Arrows have also won their first four games. Both teams came into the game without a practice but on Monday it was a battle in which the Arrows would prevail.

The Murray County Central Rebel Girls Basketball team was on the road for the third time in four games this season on Friday night. The Rebels made the trip to Westbrook to take on their toughest game of the season. The Chargers were 2 and 1 heading into the game, but their only loss was to state ranked MACCRAY. This would be a closely played game throughout, but the Rebels did something they have not done since 2009-2010.

Due to expected inclement weather, the Murray County Historical Society is postponing their Thursday lecture that is featuring CK Van Dam on her program “Women Tamed the Frontier” to next Wednesday December 15th at noon at the 4H building. Please note this is a change from the regular pattern of Thursday lecturers.

The Wish List The little boy held fast to the Christmas catalogue which had just arrived in the mail. Tempting the items were as he began circling his heart’s desires.

With our outside gardening and yard work on hold until Spring, we look this week at Christmas. In years back when Father was growing up they picked a day to do to town and buy their presents.

On November 28th, Vietnam War, US Army veteran, Private, Dale Wehmeyer, of Westbrook, was awarded a Quilt of Valor, to honor, appreciate and thank him for his service; and to bring comfort, peace and healing. Kerry Cassens from “Patriotic Piecers, QOV” presented his quilt.

By John Stenen In Matthew 27:51, When Jesus died on the cross, Scripture says that the thick curtain that separated the holy place from the Holy of Holies in the Temple where God dwelt, was torn in two from the top to the bottom. What was that all about? Earlier Jesus cried out on the cross, “It is finished!” What was finished?

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The Fulda/MCC Warrior had a slow start to their season going 0-3 in a quadrangular held in Adrian on December 4th. A short practice window and a long football season may be the reason.