Question: I am a motorcycle rider and would appreciate it if you would write about motorcycle accidents. Answer: Spring is upon us and motorcycles are once again sharing the highways.

Murray County Central is excited to announce that Madi Stelter and Annie Scandrett have been named as State Grade-Level Winners in the Zaner- Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Madi is the 3rd Grade MInnesota winner and Annie is the 6th Grade Minnesota winner! Both girls were local winners and now state winners. Each of them received an engraved Zaner-Bloser medallion, tote bag and journal. This is a great honor. Congratulations!

Mary Mesner works as Outpatient, Charge, and Hospital Nurse: Mary has been with MCMC since 1979. “I really think nursing chose me. I don’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be a nurse. The thought of helping people is what drew me to the profession. I enjoy working in a small community where everyone works together to support the care and the best outcome for all patients.”

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, May 3rd with all members present. Chairperson Molly Malone led the meeting. Several persons attended the meeting to make comments during the Open Forum portion. Their topic of concern was the new Golf Cart Ordinance put in place by the Commissioners in an effort to control the use of golf carts by children around Lake Shetek. Members of the group found the $30 per person permit charge excessive for those families with several members. Also of concern was the difficulty in purchasing the permits during business hours at the government building for those coming from out of the area. Members of the group, Commissioner Malone, a member of the sheriff’s office and the Deputy Registrar’s office will meet to form suggestions for changes to the ordinance.

The Murray County Medical Center Board met on Wednesday, April 27. Chairperson William Wassenaar led the meeting.

Hey all you past, current, and “wanna be” Community Band Members: Community Band rehearsals for the 2022 Summer season will begin Tuesday, May 10th at 7:00 PM in the Band shell at Gullord Park. We will be playing at the Memorial Day service on May 30 and start our Summer Concert Series on June 9th.

The Pipestone County Master Gardeners will host a Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon in the Pipestone County Courthouse parking lot. The Master Gardeners invite anyone looking to add perennials to their garden beds to stop by and see what is available and/or bring your gardening questions and talk Spring! Gardeners from the area are encouraged to dig up any plants they wish to offer for sale.

Private Edwin Wheeler, the last Civil War veteran buried in Murray County, was honored in a ceremony at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Slayton Cemetery on Highway 59 (1/4 mile north on Highway 59 on the east side.)

As the beginning of the 2022 season is only a few weeks away, the Board of Directors of the Speedway has made great strides to have a great season planned for the Speedway. The Board of Directors for the 2022 season are: Aaron Betz-President, Trey Davis-Vice President, Willie Sanow-Director, Marcus Schweigert-Director and Dustin Veldhuisen-Director.

It was a beautiful day at the Slayton Country Club for MCC’s varsity and junior varsity to face off in a duel against HLOF/WWG on Tuesday. There was some stiff competition, but overall a fun round for both teams. The Rebels were able to work on their game in preparation for their upcoming meet on Thursday.