A teacher with one of the brightest smiles and biggest hearts is closing up his planner and turning in his room key this spring. When Mark Carlson was in high school he knew he wanted to be a teacher, and though it took a few years to get there, it is a career that has given him great satisfaction and enriched the lives of everyone around him.

After a long, cold spring, life is finally stirring at the lake and Brett Behrends and his crew at Pelican Cove are busy preparing for a fun summer on Valhalla Island. Brett recently purchased the bar and hotel, which includes a large beach, ten campsites and plenty of boat slips for guests. He is continuing improvements that were started by the previous owner and the summer hotspot will be your place for recreation and relaxation.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 64 of Slayton will be distributing Poppies in the community on Thursday, May 26th. The money collected will be used to support Veterans programs. When you see members of the Auxiliary with Poppies remember what our Veterans have done to keep this nation free. Many gave the ultimate sacrifice and so many still struggle today. Please be generous and give from the heart. Thank you for your generosity and for honoring our Veterans .

• Barbara M. Nasers Revocable Trust to Allen L.

MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Glen Eugene Vaneck, Woodstock, MN, Seat Belt Required - $110. MURRAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Mark Alan Engelkes, Slayton, MN, Violate No Contact Order, Domestic Abuse - $320.

Slayton City Council met on Monday, May 16th. Councilmember Blake Heronimus was absent from the evening’s meeting. They approved the minutes from the previous meetings on May 2nd and April 27th, as well as the claims for the month.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Auditor Treasurer Heidi Winter presented the Gambling Permit Applications of Currie & Country at Key Largo.

I would like to thank the Murray County Ambulance crew and the MCMH -ER for the quick an efficient response during my recent mishap The hospital staff during my 2 week stay was 1st class as well and so was the food. Thank you for the cards, letters and calls during that time. Thank you to family for transporting

The first National Hospital Day was established in the year 1921 by President Warren G. Harding as an attempt to inspire community members to support hospitals after the Spanish flu outbreak in 1918. The devastating epidemic killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide, including more than 675,000 Americans. He picked May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, to honor the famed nurse who set initial standards for hospital quality during the Crimean War of 1854.

Brooklyne Boerboom works as a hospital nurse and will be transitioning to the Clinic Manager soon. Brooklyne has been with MCMC since 2017. “Growing up, I dreamed of having a job that would make a difference and help others. As a nurse, I have the privilege to make a difference in the lives of others daily. I am blessed to be a nurse in my hometown and give back to the community that has offered me so much!”