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Question: Hello, maybe you can clear this up for me, what is the definition of stop? I think a slight pause is good enough. I look at it as I am stopping, but everything is clear so I can proceed.

It was a beautiful evening for a get-together with friends and family at the Slayton swimming pool. The smell of the hamburgers being grilled by the Cattlemen was more than enticing, the burgers were delicious; the generous burger between the butter coated and grilled buns made for a meal fit for royalty. Add to that chips and an ice cream treat and noone went away hungry.

Josie Harms has been named to the Bethel University Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2022 semester. She is the daughter of Kirsten and Isaac Harms from Slayton, Minnesota.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on August 2, 2022 in the first session of the month. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented the Commissioners Warrants and the Ditch Bills for approval. She also brought forward the report of the ARPA committee for expenditure of the funds that will total nearly $1.6M at the completion of the program. The current requests were for $46,750 to update the HVAC system for the data center located in the courts building. The 60-80 month expected delay for equipment was unexpectedly shortened with an offer from the supplier for a unit for which another order had been canceled. Another $76,224.63 was approved to line all of the sewer lines in the Courts Building after cracks have been discovered.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in July 2022 in memory of the following: Kent Erickson, Jim Engelkes, Marvin Kleven, Charmaine Heger, Dean Pearson, Jean Eich, Stan Wilson, Gerald Block, William “Bill” Baxter Jr., Bonnie Hedquist, Audrey Koopman Blessed be their memory..

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Darby Lawrence.

Medicare can be confusing. If you know little to nothing about Medicare and want a brief overview before digging deeper, this class is for you. During this class you will learn the basics of Medicare Part A, B, C and Part D. This class will also give you information about when and how to enroll.

Monday, August 8: Chef Choice Entree, Vegetable, Fruit, Bread, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, August 9: Ham & Turkey Chef Salad, Bread Stick, Fresh Orange, Dessert, Lowfat Milk.

Sacred Stability “I’ve been out in my garden working quite a bit. Maybe I shouldn’t be spending my time there as much as I should be reaching out to other people? Maybe my time could be better spent.” My friend and I pondered these thoughts together as we chatted round her kitchen table.

Mid-August through mid-September is the best time to repair, replace, or start a new lawn. Lawns with 50% or more weeds should be replaced.