In an effort to promote healthy aging and reduce fall risk among older adults, A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota is pleased to offer an upcoming A Matter of Balance class series in Slayton. This evidence-based program is designed to help participants build confidence, reduce fear of falling, and increase overall activity levels.

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By John Stenen It is said that Ghandi’s last words were: “For the first time in fifty years I’m in the slough of despond, all about me is darkness and I am praying for light.” Buddha said, “I have not yet attained my goal.” Voltaire, one of the most famous atheists ever, said, “I have been abandoned by God and man, I am going to hell. ‘O Christ, O Jesus Christ.” Compare these three unbelievers with what the apostle Paul said shortly before he was executed by Roman soldiers. He said, “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing. 2 Tim. 4:6-8. “ How will it be for you when the end of your life comes? I hope you are ready to meet Christ. God bless.

It is now into June. Hard to believe this much of year 2026 is already over.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), 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, June 11th, 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 507836-8705. If you want to know if you qualify for this program, please call Second Harvest Heartland at 800-365-0270.

The Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce invites area residents and visitors to celebrate Flag Day with a community Burger Feed and Car Cruise-In on Sunday, June 14, at the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton.

The Slayton Community Band will be performing another glorious concert at Gullord Park on Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 PM. All concerts have a lot of variety of music.

The Friends of the Casey Jones Trail invite community members, trail enthusiasts, and supporters of outdoor recreation to attend their Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Hiawatha Pageant Park in Pipestone.

Fulda Heritage Society spokeswoman, Marge Winter, made a special presentation and proposal to the Fulda City Council at their Monday meeting. She told the council that the Fulda Heritage Society is interested in purchasing the flathouse/warehouse elevator from the city, asking if the purchase could be made for $1.00. Winter referenced the purchase of the Fulda Depot that occurred in the same way many years ago.

Question: In last week’s article you wrote about e-bikes. Can you also just provide a reminder on all around bicycle safety? Thank you.