SHERBURN — Martin County West students in grades 7-12 will start the new school year Sept. 8, while students in grades K-6 begin their school year Sept. 10.

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There will be parent-teacher conferences for elementary students in K-6 from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 8, and from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 9.

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A “Transition Day” for Martin County West seventh-graders and any new students at the junior/senior high school will be held Sept. 2. Martin County West staff, student council and National Honor Society will provide an orientation session from 3:30-7:30 p.m. for students and their parents.

Busing will be provided to and from Trimont, Welcome and Ceylon.

This will be an opportunity for seventh-graders and new students, as well as parents, to get acquainted with the building and meet the staff. Activities are planned to help the students be more prepared for the first day of school.

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If you have not yet registered your 3- or 4-year-old child for preschool, please do so immediately.

Youngsters who are 3 years of age before Sept. 1 are eligible for the 3-year-old program, which meets two days per week.

Students who are 4 years of age by Sept. 1 are eligible for the 4-year-old program, which has class three days each week.

Scholarships are available for families who qualify. Registration forms and more information is on the Martin County West website.

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Sadly, because of COVID-19, there will be no door-to-door Community Chest drive this year in Sherburn. The Community Chest committee does ask that if you are able to do so, you continue to make a donation as so many of you have done for many years. Mail it to: Sherburn Community Chest, P.O. Box 504, Sherburn, MN 56171.

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CREST is offering a service called telephone reassurance. It reaches out to people who might be lonely or need a little reassurance during these trying times.

Volunteers are needed to make these phone calls to someone who would like to hear a cheerful, friendly, caring voice. If you might be interested in being that voice, call (507) 235-3833. A CREST staff member can provide information about this much-needed service.

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Ted Kittleson will turn 100 years old this weekend. His family is holding a “birthday gathering” for him from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Acres in Fairmont. Those attending should plan to social distance and wear a mask for the event. Cards may be sent to Ted at 143 Linden Drive, Fairmont, MN 56031.

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Regional Worship Center in Sherburn is continuing its community breakfasts from 8-10 a.m. each Monday morning at the church located at 2 Crossroads Drive. Donations accepted for the meal, and they welcome everyone.