Just Down the Road I heard a questioned asked by someone, and it made me think. They asked, “Let’s say there’s a person in a far away country who never had an opportunity to hear about Jesus? Will that person still get to heaven?” We’ve perhaps all heard this asked before, but the thoughts that entered my mind were different this time.

Plans are coming together in partnership with the City of Windom. Windom Area Health (WAH) is pleased to announce the intent to expand its campus through the addition of a Medical Office Building.

By John Stenen The man was an ungodly reprobate, foul-mouthed, and he spent lots of time cursing God. He was a lost, miserable man without hope. He had signed onto the ship for another long voyage and as he climbed up the gangplank carrying his large seabag, another sailor jostled him and he fell into the water between the wharf and the ship. His last words just before going under were a horrible curse to the man who bumped him.

By Arnold Krusemark This weekend will include our annual Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, when we decorate (and visit) the cemeteries of our departed relations and friends. There is usually a cemetery service too which has changed over the years. Due to rain, one time, it had to be relocated to the school auditorium in Slayton at the last minute.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm.

A joint Memorial Day celebration hosted by both American Legion Posts Erwin March #64 Slayton and Donald E. Ewy #576 Avoca will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29 at the Murray County Central Auditorium, with featured speaker Major General (Retired) Linda Marsh.

MCC ran out to a five run lead in the third inning and held on for a 5-3 victory over section opponent TMB. In the first inning, MCC would take the lead off an Abe Paulzine double, scoring Christian Tentinger.

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By Mark Zinnel - Buttermaker Reporter The Hadley Buttermakers were back in action after being rained out by Mother Nature the previous week. Hadley was back on the road when they traveled to Pipestone to battle the A’s on Sunday to take on the A’s. Sam Erickson would start on the mound for Hadley.

Note: Look for highlights of the east-side venues of Breezy Barn and Trail’s Edge in next week’s Wheel Herald. By Jenny Kirk Valhalla Island on the west side of Lake Shetek looks to be a hot spot for relaxation, camaraderie, entertainment or a combination of all three this summer and beyond as there have been a lot of upgrades at Key Largo on Lake Shetek and at Lake Shetek Resort in the past year since new owners took over each of the Slayton area venues.