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As mentioned in last week’s column, its time to make some plans for this years’ garden. Several Slayton stores have their seed displays out.

Monday, March 14: Chicken Chow Mein, Brown Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Pudding w/Whip Topping, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, March 15: Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potatoes, Corn, Bread/Margarine, Dessert, Lowfat Milk.

The Christian Church has been accused of being the only army that shoots its wounded. For example: A Church member yielded to temptation and committed a terrible sin. The minister wanted to see the man restored back into fellowship with the other members and of course his Lord. He went to each of the board members individually to ask them, “If it had been you who were tempted instead of our brother, what would you have done?” Each replied, “I would have never given into that sin, he should be ashamed of himself.”

One Night’s Stay Turned into Two “Can you help me make a hotel reservation?” said I to the tech guru in the family. “Just call to the hotel directly,” was the prompt given.

Monday, March 14: Breakfast: BeneFit Breakfast Bar, Assorted Fruit & Juice Choices, Milk. Lunch: Meatball Sub, Baked Potato Chips, Bean Medley, Chilled Pears.

MCC is blessed to have so many great parents who care about their child’s education. What happens in the home environment has tremendous impact on a child’s ability to reach their academic potential. Here are some small but important changes you can make at home which can have a positive impact on your child’s school success.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on March 1st in their first meeting of the month. Ditch Inspector Travis Radke had two ditch repairs for consideration. County Ditch 20 and Judicial Ditch 14 in Section 9 of Leeds Township has had numerous repairs due to erosion issues in the ditch on 111th St. in Chanarambie Township, Section 23, erosion has been also been an ongoing issue. Radke was advised to seek the advice of an engineer for a solution to fix the erosion at both sites.

The Slayton City Council met later in the week due to the Monday Holiday. In attendance were council members Kate Harmsen, Blake Heronimus, Dean Ackerman and Mayor Miron Carney. Absent was Chris Jacobson. The agenda, minutes and claims were all approved.

It’s been a long, cold winter and the increase in home heating prices has put a strain on many people’s budget. If you are struggling to pay energy bills, Community Development Director Jase Pater of the Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council encourages you to apply for grant funds to help cover your costs. “We are trying to spread awareness that financial assistance is available for energy bills.”

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) is seeking applicants for funding under Title III-E of the Older Americans Act. Funding is available to develop and/or expand caregiver support services in MNRAAA’s twenty-seven county service area for the period of June 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022.