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By Crystal Reith The water project that will bring safe water to Avoca residents has received funding and meters will soon be installed. “We started working on this project about seven years ago,” said Barb Kirchner, mayor of Avoca.

By Crystal Reith As a kid, Doug Sieve always had an interest in mechanics. “I really took a lot of interest in the mechanical program while at Worthington High School,” said Sieve, who grew up in the Wilmont area.

On September 3rd, 44 members from at least 5 local congregations and their guests joined a bus tour to visit the Grotto in West Bend, Iowa. The excursion was prompted by a small “community” grant given to the Christ Lutheran Church Women by the Southwest ELCA Synod. Its purpose was to assemble an ecumenical cross section of people for a social experience and spiritual renewal. The Grotto (caves) presents an amazing arrangement of cave creations built from rocks and stones from around the world. Father Paul Dobberstein began this construction in 1912, to depict various Biblical stories and events. The group may be seeking similar excursions in the future, to continue the socializing and camaraderie of local participants!

A Community Notification Meeting has been scheduled in regard to a Level 3 Sex Offender who has moved to Slayton. At the meeting, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. September 16 at the Murray County Central Auditorium in Slayton, representatives from the Minnesota Department of Corrections and the Slayton Police Department will be present to provide citizens with information and answer questions.

By Allie Paulzine The Murray County Central/ Fulda Warriors cross-country teams competed in their third meet of the season on September 4 at the Panther Invitational in Tracy, Minnesota, turning in strong performances at the junior high, junior varsity, and varsity levels.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting upland bird hunters to voluntarily log details about hunts for grouse, woodcock, pheasants, prairie chickens and partridge. Once the hunting seasons begin, bird hunters can use an upland bird hunting diary to share their observations.

The MCC Rebels were on the road Tuesday night playing the Heron Lake Okabena Fulda Coyotes in the first game of the Red Rock Conference schedule. The Rebels entered the game riding a two game winning streak while the Coyotes were looking to bounce back after a tough tournament in Marshall over the weekend. A year ago the two teams squared off with the Rebels taking a 3-1 win. On Tuesday the Coyotes would flip the script on the Rebels.

The MCC Rebel Volleyball team was on the road for the first time this year Thursday night. The Rebels played at Dawson Boyd High School against the Blackjacks in the third game of the Rebels’ season in the final game before Red Rock Conference play. The Blackjacks were looking for their first win of the season while the Rebels were trying to pick up their second win of the week. It was a long drive but the Rebels would leave happy.

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