Slayton, MN – Murray County Medical Center, Slayton EMS, Slayton Police, Slayton Fire Department, and Community Blood Bank will the annual Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive Wednesday, June 21 between 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with donor registration located in the lobby of MCMC. The public will have an opportunity to donate blood to help local patients in need and support the local heroes. Donors can schedule an appointment by logging onto www.cbblifeblood. org, selecting “events”, June 21st and Murray County Medical Center or call 507-836-1286. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. All who donate receives a Subway gift card and an All American blood donor t-shirt, as a thank you.

6th Grade Speaker – Noah Hanson.

With herbicide resistance increasing, a diversified management strategy is needed to control problematic weeds. Using cover crops to manage waterhemp is one strategy that researchers at both the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University are evaluating.

Monday, June 12: Parmesan Chicken, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Breadstick, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, June 13: Sloppy Joes, Potato Wedges, Beans, Fruit, Cookie, Lowfat Milk.

By John Stenen In 2 Kings 20: you can read about King Hezekiah’s sickness and recovery. He was twenty-five when he became king of Judah and reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. He was a good king and sought to please God. He worked hard to destroy all the idol worship and turn the people’s hearts back to the Living God. When faced with great danger coming against Judah from invading armies, he looked earnestly to God for help and God would give Hezekiah victory.

By Arnold Krusemark June is in progress. And so is our yard and garden. The yard needs mowing and other care. The garden needs hoeing. And other care. An email on gardening the other day reminded us to watch for mosquitoes. With the recent heavy rains, mosquito breeding grounds thrive. This consists of nearly any small container (tin cans, for example) which fill with water and the breed mosquitoes. And it doesn’t take much water either to breed a big bunch of pests.

The Chandler American Legion & auxiliary met on Tuesday afternoon May 16 with President Patsy Buys presiding. Jeri Sankey gave the opening devotions. A moment of silence was held in remembering our departed members and our Veterans. The group recited the Pledge of Allegiance and also sang the National Anthem. The auxiliary recited the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. After roll call and the reading of the minutes, Mavis Kruisselbrink gave the Treas. report.

Friday - Hadley vs. Springfield Hadley travelled northeast to take on perennial state tourney qualifier and 2-time State Champions, the Springfield Tigers, in the Buttermakers first ever appearance at Springfield Riverside Park.

By Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Now is the time to divide perennials. Choose a cloudy, overcast day. This will stimulate new growth and encourage more vigorous blooming. If your plant develops a “bald spot” at the center or if the stems fall over, it is time to divide. Water the soil the day before you dig. Divide when the plant is not flowering so it can focus all of its energy on the new roots and leaf tissue. This is an inexpensive way to increase the number of your plants. Divide iris and peonies in August.

Tic-Tac-Toe (Remnants of a trip to Guatemala) “Wanna play Tic-Tac-Toe?” I asked the young gal sitting next to me on the plane. She stared blankly.