REBEL BASEBALL VS. HLO-F

The MCC Rebel Baseball team was on the road Thursday looking to pick up another win in the Red Rock Conference. The Rebels were in Heron Lake to take on the Coyotes of Heron Lake Okabena Fulda. The Rebels would dominate this game throughout, getting a big lead early and never being threatened for the lead. The Rebels would pick up their second win of the week.

THEOLOGY IN THE TRENCHES

A Light in the Darkness Twas early morn before the dark disappeared—you know the hour, when the dawn yawns. Twas too dark to write and so turning on one light appeared to be the right thing to do.

GOOD NEWS

By John Stenen What’s happening in the world? Let’s see: In 1948, Israel became a nation once again and the Jewish people have been returning from all over the world. This is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy that would happen in the last days.

GREEN THUMB

By Arnold Krusemark Another week has passed in April. Our yard and gardening work continues but slowly. We do notice the first flowers of Spring. We’ve seen tulips in their beautiful flowers. And then our yard has dandelions too. Soon we will need the lawn mowed. For now the grass is growing. As mentioned in past columns most of us need to do some yard cleanup. Usually we also had our first bonfire to dispose of the dead branches which came down over winter. The occasional rains are nice too. Then we can have good things growing - not just flowers. And our garden needs work too. This includes clearing, plowing and then planting. And then to watch for our first garden produce - radishes of course.

Ask A Trooper

Question: If I am stopped by the police and am asked to show my driver’s license or car insurance papers, do I have to have physical copies to show or are photos of these papers on my phone also acceptable to show?

AVIAN INFLUENZA

The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) reports that H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) “is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and US dairy cows with one recent human case in a US dairy worker.” Migratory waterfowl promote transmission of avian influenza (AI). Spring’s moist, cool days provide an ideal environment for AI to spread through puddles and ponds.

USDA MICROLOANS HELP FARMERS PURCHASE FARMLAND AND IMPROVE PROPERTY

Farmers can use USDA farm ownership microloans to buy and improve property. These microloans are especially helpful to beginning or underserved farmers, U.S. veterans looking for a career in farming, and those who have small and mid-sized farming operations. Microloans have helped farmers and ranchers with operating costs, such as feed, fertilizer, tools, fencing, equipment, and living expenses since 2013.

APRIL IS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION MONTH

The definition of volunteer is the act of an individual to freely give of time and or labor for community service. Volunteers may be trained in areas of work needed by a cause or company.

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