By John Stenen No one other than the Lord Jesus Christ can take a sinner and make him or her a saint. The transformation can only be accomplished by faith.

Applications are now open for United Community Action Partnership’s Energy Assistance Program. Renters and homeowners are encouraged to apply for the Energy Assistance program which helps eligible applicants pay a portion of home energy and heating costs.

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires Federal agencies to consider all potential environmental impacts for federally funded projects before the project is approved. For all Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs, an environmental review must be completed before actions are approved, such as site preparation or ground disturbance.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Darby Lawrence.

Hospice of Murray County appreciates donations given in September 2022 in memory of the following: Robert Anderson, Victoria Thooft, Myrtle Frodermann, Betty Lee, Ramona Larson, Gene Severid, Mary Diekmann, Ginny Krohn, Donald Schaffran, Arvin Cohrs, Delores Ewy, Iris Klein.

RUNS FOOTBALL FOR HOMECOMING & TAKES A MOMENT TO THINK OF MOLLY BEFORE PASSING THE BALL OFF Proud. Proud is the only word that I can describe what I am this week.

The sustained increase of prices for materials and new construction have continued to delay the start of the proposed Assisted Living Community in Slayton, MN. “Materials, labor availability, and labor costs continue to be the primary driver of cost increases with select items seeing historic highs,” says Matt Pallansch, President of MN Signature Care.

At some point this past summer, the Shetek Lutheran Camp suffered a broken pipe and resulting water leakage. It took some time and expense to identify the problem and find the broken pipe. The Camp and the Murray County Foundation collaborate on various youth development programs such as winter recreation and Ecology and Environment Camp. The Foundation Board decided to help the Camp with a $1,000 grant. Foundation Vice President, Judy LaBoda, presented the award to Camp Director and noted that: “The Camp is a valued asset in Murray County. It is also a positive force for youth development and environmental education in the community.” The Camp is still in need of funds for costs associated with the damage, so others are invited to help by contacting the Camp.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 04, 2022. Murray County Medical Center CEO, Luke Schryvers, presented his monthly report of activities. A September 12 interview with a potential provider went well and an offer was presented to her. However, she has received several other offers to consider with a decision to be made by the end of October. She will not complete her studies until 2023. The City of Slayton has asked for exploration of other options to finance ambulance purchases after a request was made for a rate increase. Based on population the rate falls heavily on the city. There is a remaining balance of $635,000 in Covid grants that can be used for purchases. MCMC has been selected to participate in the Center for Optimizing Rural Health program to improve quality of care and address the challenges of rural health care. September was a strong month ending with a positive net income.

SLAYTON – Beginning in January 2023, those who construct a new single-family home, duplex or multi-family complex in Murray County could be eligible for a tax abatement for up to five years. Murray County Commissioners in August approved the Murray County Home Initiative, which offers a tax abatement on the county’s portion of increased real estate taxes that are a result of new home construction.