October is nearly over. Cooler weather and shorter days have arrived. Our big event will be Halloween. This week would be a good week to have a Jack o’Lantern project. Families with smaller children might make this a family affair - converting a pumpkin into a Jack o’Lantern.

Monday, October 25: Chicken Stir Fry, Brown Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, October 26: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Lettuce Salad w/Dressing, Texas Toast, Pineapple, Cookie, Lowfat Milk.

Three Times Denied! “Upon this rock I will build my church,” states Jesus in (Matt. 16:18).

Scripture tells us that at the end of the Church Age, Jesus will return for those who are His followers. However, Paul also tells us that before Jesus returns there will be a falling away. (2 Thess. 2:1-3). Falling away means that many who call themselves Christians will no longer be serving Christ. They quit Church; quit supporting the gospel; quit studying the Bible; quit praying on a regular basis unless a crisis occurs, then they want God’s blessings. These people are deceiving themselves. The apostle James says we are to be doers of the Word and not hearers only, for if we are hearers only we deceive ourselves.

kindness, is a Metta, or loving central concept and practice within Buddhism. Simply put, metta is an attitude of friendliness and benevolence towards others. We can show this benevolence towards other persons, but also to animals, and perhaps even to plants, which though perhaps not sentient in the way that we are, certainly can be helped or harmed. The person who has cultivated loving kindness has a beautiful soul, in contrast to the person who is angry and rancorous, whose soul is as twisted as his angry and bitter face. The benefits of developing loving kindness are many and varied. You will sleep better. You will be healthier overall. You will have better relationships, with less chance of hurting or being hurt by others. The person who has developed loving kindness to perfection has no enemies, and thus no one would want to harm them. Finally, this person will be reborn into a heavenly realm after death.

While it’s easy to give pumpkins and gourds all of the glory during the fall season, there are plenty of options for healthy fruits and vegetables for you and your family to enjoy during autumn: CARROTS: This vegetable is the perfect addition to any homemade soup or stew, and it adds plenty of sweetness in a low-sugar bite. Carrots are packed with twice your daily intake of vitamin A, which benefits vision, reproduction, and immune function.

5th Grade Fire Prevention Poster Winners are pictured here with Assistant Chief Terry Giesen, who is holding the 1st place winning poster by Ethan Parrie. Next to him is Madison Miller, 2nd place and Brielle Plotz 3rd place.

Slayton City Council met on October 18, 2021. The agenda was approved with one addition. Minutes were approved with one correction. All claims were discussed and approved. The Mold Report for the City Hall building was back and the test results were good. Staff will be able to return on October 19.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 19th with Chair Dennis Welgraven presiding. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented the list of warrants to be paid with one small change.

DISTRICT COURT FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Ulyses Ceron, St. Cloud, MN, Disorderly Conduct - $300.