Ramlings, Part II It’s awfully quiet. The midnight mooing has ceased as the window remains open allowing minimal movement of cool air.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on September 7, in a regularly scheduled meeting. There were no conflicts of interest indicated. Minutes of both the August 24 and 31 meetings were approved. There was no one for Open Forum.

One hundred and thirty years! It’s hard to imagine that far back in time, one has to search archives, old newspapers and books and talk to a generation that kept written memories and if you are lucky, old photographs. In the small community of Iona, Minnesota, the search for old memories and older newspaper clippings has been taking place since March. Why now? St. Columba Catholic Church is celebrating 130 years as a parish this year, 2021; really as a parish family.

Monday, Sept. 13: Breakfast: English Muffin/Jelly, Egg Pattie, Assorted Fruit and Juice Choices, Milk.

Please join me in welcoming some new staff members to the MCC family. Teaching staff includes Selina Ludolph in 3rd grade and Brittany Berndt in 5th grade. Tina Bengtson has moved to 4th grade and Britta Malchow has joined our special education team. New paraprofessionals include Kathy Vroman, Courtney Mandersheid and Nancy Moberg. Also, new at MCC Elementary is our Junior Kindergarten program we will be implementing this year.

The Rebels traveled to Luverne this past week to participate against Luverne and West Lyon in a triangular. MCC started off the evening playing an experienced West Lyon team. Game one started off well for the Rebels. The two teams battled back and forth for a while. However, the Wildcats were able to carry the tempo and gain the advantage in the middle of the set. MCC struggled with errors, and that was enough room for West Lyon to take the win 16-25. The second set started off with multiple errors by the Rebels. The Wildcats gained a big lead and the momentum right away. MCC tried getting back into winning position, but could not knock down their errors. West Lyon won the set 14-25, taking the match in two.

The Rebels traveled to Tyler Friday night to take on the Knights in their brand new gym. MCC was excited to play in the new facility, but knew it would be a challenge. The two faced off earlier in a preseason scrimmage, but now both teams had a setter out due to knee injuries. The biggest thing the Rebels needed for the night was energy!

Men’s League - September 1.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Sat.