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National 4-H Week is being celebrated locally and nationally this week. Across the United States, 4-H empowers nearly 6 million young people through hands-on learning. In Minnesota, more than 66,000 young people take part in 4-H and the organization’s impact is felt throughout the state. For instance, last year:

Staying on top of the latest changes in the Medicare program can be difficult. Medicare beneficiaries and their family members will learn about changes in Medicare for the coming year and how it could affect their benefits. An overview of the Medicare program, benefits and plan options for the new year will be provided. This presentation is offered in the fall of each year.

The gardening news of the week came in the mail - fall catalogues from the seed and nursery companies. In past columns we’ve talked about doing some fall plantings - a second garden and bulbs to bring spring flowers.

Monday, October 11: Turkey Sliders, Potato Soup, Pumpkin Pie, Fruit, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, October 12: Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Dessert.

Hospital Newsworthy “What draws you here?” I asked the phlebotomist in the hospital in which I was a guest (No pun intended). He told me the short version of his life-story.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations made in September 2021 in Memory of: Jon Rongstad, Marven Clayton, Jim LeTendre, Bette Meinerts, Melvin Dunteman, Arnie DeGreef, Corrine Miller, Jeannie Hentges, Dalton Bergman, Vonnie DeYouge, Kari Kelly, Earl Johnson, Jim Ahlers, Rita Zinnel, Mike Sexton, Lester DeGrote, Gerrit Devries, Jim Ahlers, Marge Peterson, Charles Asman, Earl Johnson, Jim Ahlers, Rita Zinnel, Mike Sexton, Lester DeGrote, Gerrit Devries, Jim Ahlers, Marge Peterson, Charles Asman, Jim Rehrends, Dorothy Ruppert, Suzanne Buse, Gail Byers, Betty Courtney, Arlene Edmundson, Sharon Gens, Clara Gilbertson, Carol Heuer, Carol Nepp, Sally Vos Thelma York Hospice gratefully acknowledges memorials and donations received. These gifts and contributions are helping Hospice of Murray County continue to provide quality care to our patients and their families..

The 2018 Farm Bill extends loan authority through 2023 for Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs). MALs and LDPs provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, feed grains, soybeans, and other oilseeds, pulse crops, rice, peanuts, cotton, wool and honey.

The American Legion Riders, Slayton Chapter 64 announce their sponsorship of a Fall Harvest Dinner on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will be held at the 4-H Building of the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton.

Murray County was declared a contiguous disaster due to drought and heat using the streamlined Secretarial Disaster Declaration process. Under this designation, if you have operations in any primary or contiguous county, you are eligible to apply for low interest emergency loans.

The Rebels traveled to Marshall this past weekend to participate in the Jimmy John’s Classic. Pool play Friday night was against Hutchinson and Brandon-Evansville, two competitive teams. MCC’s first match up against Hutchinson started off rocky. The Rebels allowed their opponent to jump ahead early in the set. Defensively, MCC struggled throughout and Hutchinson easily took the first game 11-25. The Rebels started off the second set much better. MCC’s offense and serving was dominant and their defense quickly came back around. Hutchinson fought back and made the Rebels earn each and every point. MCC was able to come out on top for game two 25-23. The final set started off well again for MCC. The Rebels gained a four point advantage, but struggled to keep it. MCC made multiple errors in a row up at the net which cost them the game 11-15. MCC’s next matchup was against the Brandon-Evansville Chargers. The Rebels started the first set with a few defensive errors. The girls eventually bounced back midway through the game with better passing and big swings at the net. Both teams fought equally throughout the set, but the Chargers came out on top 23-25. MCC started off set two with a big lead. The Rebels were more consistent with their serve receive and digging. Each and every player was having a great game, which made for an easy 25-10 win. Game three started off poorly again for the Rebels. They allowed their opponent to gain a large lead early on in the set. Even though they fought back, MCC fell 11-15.