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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.

Monday, October 18: Breakfast: English Muffin w/Jelly, Egg Pattie, Assorted Fruit and Juice Choices, Milk. Lunch: Italian Dunkers, Steamed Corn, Chilled Peaches.

Bending the Willows Theology in the Trenches by Kathleen Kjolhaug The unknown often creates curiosity. As a child, the bended bowing Weeping Willow Trees sparked within me curiosity.

Monday, October 18: Salisbury Steak and Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrots, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, October 19: Baked Chicken, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Broccoli Florets, Bread w/Margarine, Dessert, Lowfat Milk.

As fall approaches, farmers are preparing for harvest. With the worry of getting the crops in on time there is little time to think of anything else. But as farmers are gearing up it is important to remember to remain safe and healthy during the harvest season.

Question: This week it has been extremely foggy on the morning commute, can you give some advice on driving in fog? Answer: Driving when the weather limits your visibility can be a challenge for all of us on the road. You can reduce your chances of being involved in a crash by eliminating distractions and by following a few safety tips.

• Frederic H. Berreau Revocable Living Trust to Frances Berreau Revocable Living Trust, B: 13 L: 11 E ½, Original Plat, Lake Wilson; B: 13 L: 12, Original Plat, Lake Wilson.

DISTRICT COURT FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Sarah Obang Gor, St. Cloud, MN, Disorderly Conduct - $385.

Question: I drive school bus and am a retired firefighter. Recently one of our buses was stopped - 8 ways on, stop signs deployed - when two fire apparatus approached red lights and sirens. The apparatus did not slow and sped past the bus. I’ve always said regardless of what type of emergency vehicle, they must stop and wait for the school bus drive to shut down the 8 ways (indicating safe to proceed).