With nearly sixty 4-H youth members, the Currie Poco-a-Poco 4-H Club is ready to take on another year looking to continue their involvement within the community. The Currie Poco-a-Poco held a meeting on Sunday, September 8, where twenty-one youth met to discuss the 2024-2025 year by electing officers, reviewing fair topics/ showcases, creating future events and catching up with one another before the school year begins.

By Jenny Kirk There’s something very special about a boy and his first car. And when a young person shares those experiences with a family member, it’s likely to include even more priceless memories.

The MCC Volleyball team was back in action on Tuesday night after being off for more than a week. The Rebels travelled to Cottonwood to take on the Lakeview Lakers. Both teams entered the game looking for their first win of the season. The Rebels 0-1 on the season while the Lakers were 0-2. Both teams had played top rated opposition to start the season making this a great chance for either team to get their first win. The Lakers would play more consistent Volleyball over the course of the night to earn their first win of the year.

One year ago the MCC Rebels beat the Eagles of Lac Qui Parle Valley 35 to 34 to open the season. The Rebels went on to win three more games, finishing the season 4-5 while the Eagles finished 3-6. Both teams return a large majority of their teams from a year ago, setting up an interesting rematch to open up the 2024 season. MCC travelled to LQPV High School on Thursday night and the Rebels took it to the Eagles.

The Murray County Central/ Fulda Warriors competed in their second meet of the season at the annual Paul Metcalf Invitational in Mountain Lake. Mountain Lake is known for its challenging, hilly course.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in August 2024 in memory of the following: Opal Soderholm, Leah Carlson, Phil Lickness, Dorothy Otto, Krista Larson, Harold Halverson, Vernon Sanow, Dan Hourscht, Marlene Magnus, Bernice Schafer, Midge Johlfs, Frank Bellcourt, Sedona Nelson Pearson, Lois Williams, Dale Nelson, Robert Bunting, Rick Wendorff Blessed be their memory.

By John Stenen Most people who have earned their degrees from higher education are thrilled when they see their name written on their diploma. They are proud of it; they hang it where people can see it, when they come into their office. That is all well and good, for they have applied themselves and accomplished a wonderful thing in their lives. Their families are proud of them and they use what they have earned to be of service to others. However, it has been my experience over the many years of ministry, that many highly educated people; certainly not all, scoff at the Word of God. God speaks of this in Romans 1:22, “Professing to be wise, they became fools.” To see the truth of that verse just look throughout our nation at many of these so-called leaders. Scripture also says in Psalm 14:1, “The fool has said in his heart, there is no God.”

Question: With back to school starting, can you talk about school patrol safety? Answer: When you see a student safety patrol helping children cross a street or highway, you must come to a complete stop. You must also stop for adult crossing guards displaying a stop sign or flag.

THE PULPIT HAND BUILT (In honor of each and every VBS around the world.) It had been one bursting week of energy which came at the close of Vacation Bible School. Great group of kiddos, committed families who’d made sure campers came, while faith in action brought lots of action.

Slayton City Council met on Tuesday, September 3rd due to the Monday Holiday. All council members were present expect Chris Jacobson.