SCHOOL MENU Monday, Oct. 7: Breakfast: TNT Grab and Go Strawberry Cream Cheese Bagel, Fruit, Juice, Milk.

In Mt. 8:10 Jesus said, “I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.” In Romans 1:17 we are told that the just shall live by faith. In Romans 4: speaking of Abraham, “his faith is counted for righteousness.”

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

Kim Holm and her Team at State Farm Insurance in Slayton and Westbrook recently did their part to be ‘ good neighbors.’ Holm stated, “September 28 was National Good Neighbor Day. Each year we go around our local communities and try to pay it forward. My team has so much fun with this and we have such a good response. We hope it brightens someone’s day and they continue to pay it forward with small acts of kindness.”

By Arnold Krusemark October is now here. And we’ve had a first day of cooler temperatures. This reminds us colder weather is coming. This writer took inventory of what needs to get done before winter sets in. Now, we won’t have freeze up for a while, we hope.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in September 2024 in memory of the following: Harold Halverson, Susanne Gorecki, Jordis Jans, Mary Lou Lange, Dale Nelson, Marlene Magnus, Charlotte Cooley, Lois Eslkamp, Theresa Buyck, Juanita Hanson, Maxine Pollak, Bob Bunting Blessed be their memory.

I Never Was a Fan A Tribute to All the Parents who Contribute I never was a fan—I was so much more. When cheering in the stands, you noticed alright—as every so oft you needed something to quench the thirst worked up.

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The Murray County Historical Society will be holding their 2024 annual meeting on Sunday, October 13th at the Key Largo Ballroom starting at 2pm. There will be a presentation on the Jame’s brothers escape from Northfield, followed by a short business meeting. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see everyone there!

October is recognized as breast cancer awareness month. According to the Minnesota Department of Health there are 170 breast cancer survivors in Murray County. But screening tests can catch breast cancer early when it may be easier to treat. “I encourage all women over 40 to get screened every year” said Kim Konkol, a Slayton area breast cancer survivor. “It is easy to put it off because you are busy, but you need to do this for yourself and your family.”