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PBIS at MCC Elementary By Nikki Cheskie The MCC Elementary PBIS program (also known as Rebel Pride) has enjoyed a successful start to the new school year. PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Support. This is a school-wide program designed to teach and reinforce positive behaviors in all of our students. Our PBIS program is based on “The 3 R’s” – Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Ready to Learn. Students who are caught demonstrating the 3 R’s are awarded with a “Rebel Buck”. Rebel Bucks are collected and placed in a big bin on a weekly basis. At the end of each week, 10 students have their names drawn from the bin for a variety of rewards. In September, many Rebel Pride winners enjoyed riding in a police car with some of our local law enforcement. In October, some students have gotten to help be a student manager at a Rebels football game. Reward choices change on a monthly basis. Teachers are also allowed to set PBIS goals at the classroom or grade level.

Earlier this year, MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) voted for the installation of 35-second shot clocks for all high school basketball games starting in the 20232024 season. With the mandate, schools are responsible to pay for their own shot clocks.

Fall is here and we are seeing the spread of viral illnesses. This often happens when we are spending more time indoors with one another and celebrating holidays. Some common viral illnesses expected are Influenza and COVID-19.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. All five of the commissioners were present at the meeting. As is normal practice, the meeting was available to the public live via zoom. The link can be found on the Murray County home page https://murraycoun- com/ Ditch Inspector Travis Radke had three ditch repair petitions to present: Judicial Ditch 20 in Bondin Township, Section 17 was not approved for repairs with Commissioner Thiner’s position that the dry weather has dried up the flow of the ditch. The beavers can be removed as they are currently in season. The petitions for repair of County Ditch 65 in Murray Township, Section 1 and for Judicial Ditch 7 in Fenton Township, Section 29 were both approved for repairs.

The October 11th meeting of The Slayton American Legion Auxiliary will be held at 9:30 am at the Southwest Regional Development Commission (RDC) at 2401 Broadway Ave. Use the door to the conference room on the Southeast side of the building.

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) in the Slayton area, sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland distribution will be held at the office of A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota - Murray County at 2989 Maple Rd., Slayton MN. Distribution will take place on Thursday, October 13th, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Remember if you cannot be there, please have your proxy pick your items up for you. For more information, call Joyce at 507-836-8705.

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) in the Fulda area, sponsored by Second Harvest Heartland distribution will be by A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota - Murray County and held at the Fulda Food Shelf at 305 S. Lafayette Ave., Fulda MN. Distribution will take place on Monday, October 17th, from 1:15 - 1:45pm. Remember if you cannot be there, please have your proxy pick your items up for you. For more information, call Joyce at 507-836-8705.

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Shawna Nicole Bradley, Slayton, MN, Driving After Revocation x2 - $570.

The Murray County Christmas Project is again planning to provide toys and gifts to over 300 eligible children in Murray County. We are accepting donations of toys and gifts for children 0 through 11 years of age. We also need stocking caps and mittens. Monetary gifts are also accepted to help with the purchase of gift items. Please have all checks made payable to: Murray County Christmas Project/SRDC. Donations can be dropped off at the Slayton Shoe Repair in Slayton, local banks in Murray County or sent to Murray County Christmas Project, Box 111, Slayton, MN 56172. Please have all donations in by December 1, 2022 or contact 507530-1292 and we will schedule a pick up time for your donation. Due to the pandemic we will be handing out gifts and toys earlier this year.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CO-OP MONTH.