First Presbyterian Church of Fulda, 401 N Lafayette Ave, will host an Installation Service for Pastor Randall Knuth, on Sunday, September 26, at 3:30 p m. This special service of the Presbytery of MN Valleys will solidify the relationship between Fulda Presbyterian and Pastor Randy. Guest Preacher will be Rev. Dr. Dave Ullom of Estherville, Iowa. Pastors and Elders from various churches will be participating as we share hopes for the future.

USDA Rural Development has funding available for very lowand low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing.

As mentioned in last week’s column, Fall is time to get a few things planted so the roots can get established before winter. We see several things might be planted.

Smoke Screens The Canadian wildfires were burning and the result was not midst nor fog, but smoke. “I can’t even go for a walk!” I complained.

Monday, September 20: Salisbury Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Cake w/Frosting, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, September 21: Chef’s Choice, Vegetable, Fruit, Bread/Margarine, Dessert, Lowfat Milk.

After being unable to host their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March, Staci’s Bar & Grill in Woodstock hosted the “Halfway to St.Patty’s Day Parade” in Woodstock on Saturday, September 11. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful day that featured the parade followed by Mulligan Stew to benefit Pipestone County Hospice, a Tippy Cup Tournament, and a Street Dance featuring Southern Detour.

Murray County Central School Board met on Monday, September 13th. The meeting agenda, as well as, the minutes from the August 9th meeting and the claims for the month were approved. Personnel changes included: Lane changes for Lucas Freeman and Nate Wieneke; Overload time for James Reed, Joanna Vogel and Christina Walker; Long-term sub position for Madeline Vander Wal. They also approved the new hire of 5 paraeducators (Andrea Bertrand, Sarah Gertsema, Courtney Manderscheid, Nancy Moberg and Kathleen Vroman) and 1 custodian (Samual Jackels). Hire of Misse Swanson for c-squad volleyball and resignation of Ann Muecke (food service). They also reviewed and approved the 2021-2022 transportation contracts for transportation to Southwest Minnesota Christian School for 4 families in the district.

The Murray County Central Rebels opened the 2021 high school football season in Maynard this past Thursday night against the Wolverines of MACCRAY. The Rebels will have 3 new teams on the schedule this season one of which is the Wolverines who have a new head coach in Cole Christopher. The Rebels return some key seniors from last year’s team but many of the offensive skill positions have new starters like Abe Paulzine at quarterback and Jaden Deacon at runningback. The Rebels and the Wolverines probably felt more like fish this past week due to the rain but the Rebels would prove to be way too much for the Wolverines to handle.

• Keith L. Scherbart, et al to Keith and Dianne Scherbart Living Trust, SW ¼, 12-108-42; NW ¼, N100’, 12-108-42; NE ¼, 12-108-42; GL: 5, 19-108-40.

FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Brice Lee Berglund, Slayton, MN, Domestic Assault-Felony - $585. MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Marcia Carrera, Chandler, MN, Speeding - $145.