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Community Awareness Event Concerning Suicide Prevention By Norma Dittman Be The One is a free event that is open to the public that will address suicide. Hosted by the Slayton American Legion Post #64, the date is Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., at the Murray County 4-H Building.

By Crystal Reith When Troy Wehking and Tom Klein opened Slayton Building Materials in February 2001, their goal was to simply build a business of their own while serving the area communities. Natives of Fulda, both gained experience in the industry at the Fulda Lumber Yard.

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By Crystal Reith The MCC boys’ basketball program held its season-ending banquet this week, celebrating the accomplishments of its teams, players, managers and supporters. While many of the highlights came from achievements on the court, coaches emphasized that what made the season truly special was the recognition the players received for how they carried themselves off the court throughout the year.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy.

Monday, March 16: Chef’s Choice, Vegetable of the Day, Fruit of Choice, Dessert of the Day, Wheat Bread and Margarine, 1% Milk. Tuesday, March 17: Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll and Margarine, Chocolate Chip Cookie, 1% Milk.

SCHOOL MENU Monday, March 16: Breakfast: Chocolate Muffin, String Cheese, Fruit, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Hamburgers, French Fries, Steamed Green Beans, Chilled Applesauce, Milk.

And They Walked Away Just like that, they walked away. Say it isn’t so.

By John Stenen In Mark chapter 11: we are told of Jesus cursing a fig tree. When did the curse take effect? Its death began immediately! His words went right to the roots of that tree and its death did not appear to the disciples until the next day when they saw that it was dead.

As usual, recent columns have been news of the weather. And weather is again in the news this week.