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Blueberries are considered one of the best things to snack on. They are full of antioxidants, and they actually have the highest amount compared to any other food. According to a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, foods rich in antioxidants help with longevity. In particular, having a diet rich in antioxidants (which are typically found in fruits and vegetables) have been proven to slow down the aging process, and ward off degenerative diseases of aging such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, immune- system decline, brain dysfunction, and cataracts.

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YME Football defeats RTR 32-0

Yellow Medicine East’s Football team defeated Russell-Tyler- Ruthton in Tyler on Friday evening with a final score of 320, bringing the season record to 4-3. The team played again this Wednesday against MACCRAY in a home game. Scores were not available at print time, and will be reported on in next week’s edition of the newspaper.

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Countryside Public Health offering Flu, Covid-19, and Covid-19 Bivalent Boosters at October Clinic dates

Countryside Public Health will be offering in-office Vaccine Clinics at their five office locations in October with Flu, Moderna Covid-19 Primary series for those 6 months and older, and Moderna Covid-19 Bivalent booster doses for those age 18 years and older. Countryside Public Health encourages you to get vaccinated against the Flu, Covid-19, and to check with your primary care provider to see if you are up-todate on routine vaccinations. Reach out to your primary care provider or Countryside Public Health if you need assistance.

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Kilowatt Community Center News

KCC News: Pickleball at the KCC: Groups are playing on the following days / times: Monday’s & Wednesday’s - 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday’s & Thursday’s nights - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday’s 9:00am - 11:00am FREE for members, and just the daily fee for non-members. No experience necessary.

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YME Volleyball defeats Lakeview 3-0

Last Tuesday, the YME Girls Varsity Volleyball team took on Tracy-Milroy-Balaton in an away game for a final score of 0-3. Leaders in the game included Aria Peters who scored 28 set assists, while Kiara Sakry scored 13 digs, and Ruby Bones scored eleven kills. Complete scoring from that game follows: YME (5-15) 23 16 20 TMB (18-4) 25 25 25 Individual Scoring: Serving (aces): Gracie Kleven 2, Hannah Stark 1, Kiara Sakry 1, Riley Streich 1 Set assists: Aria Peters 28, Sakry 1 Hitting (kills): Ruby Bones 11, Kleven 6, Stark 6, Nicole Rillo 6, Peters 1, Streich 1 Blocking (aces): Bones 1, Rillo 1 Digs (5 or more): Sakry 13, Kayla Nordaune 7, Streich 6 On Thursday, the team took to the courts again, taking on Lakeview in Cottonwood in a 3-0 victory. Leaders in that game included Aria Peters who scored 23 set assists, Kiara Sakray who scored 19 digs, and Ruby Bones who scored 14 kills. The win brought the team’s standing to 5-16. Complete scoring from that game follows: YME (5-16 25 25 25 Lakeview (2-18) 14 13 16 Individual Scoring: Serving (aces): Gracie Kleven 4, Kiara Sakry 3, Aria Peters 2, Ruby Bones 2, Riley Streich 2 Set assists: Peters 23, Kiara Sakry 1 Hitting (kills): Bones 14, Kleven 5, Hannah Stark 5, Peters 3, Nicole Rillo 3 Blocking (aces): Bones 2, Rillo 1 Digs (5 or more): Sakry 19, Peters 8, Streich 7

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YME Football takes on Lakeview in home game

The YME Football team took on Lakeview in a home game Friday evening for an 8-47 loss. Leaders in the game included Cody Dahlager who ran 72 yards in 17 runs, with five of 12 passes completed. Dahlager also scored an interception. Scoring from the game follows: YME (3-3) 0 0 0 8 - 8 Lakeview (5-1) 7 20 0 20 - 47 Scoring Plays L – Justin Timm 14 pass from Owen Louwagie (PAT good) L – Clayton Kosel 9 run (PAT failed) L – Greg Schafer 27 run (2pt failed) L – Kosel 36 run (2pt good) L – Kosel 1 run (PAT good) L – Timm 36 pass from Louwagie (PAT good)

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Kilowatt Community Center News

Try to eat a combination of different foods, including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Adults should eat at least five portions (400g) of fruit and vegetables per day. You can improve your intake of fruits and vegetables by always including veggies in your meal; eating fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks; eating a variety of fruits and vegetables; and eating them in season. By eating healthy, you will reduce your risk of malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.

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