We hadn’t seen each other since we served as Scout Snipers in Vietnam in 1970. I hadn’t even spoken to ‘Frenchy’ in all those years. He was a French Canadian. He worked construction in New York and decided to see if he could find his ‘old buddy.’

Monday, Aug. 16: Ham Pasta Salad, Creamy Cucumbers, Fresh Fruit, Bar, Milk.

The Collection Plate It was like many a church service this particular day. The pews had a spattering of people as COVID recovery was still in the works on many levels.

The Kremer Family hosted the Annual Iona Truck Pull with the Midwest Outlaw Truck Pullers Association (MOTPA) on August 7. There were over 300 people in attendance at this year’s event..

Generous people across Murray County are raising bail to benefit our youngest citizens. The Early Childhood Initiative’s Jail & Bail fundraiser will take place on the courthouse lawn the opening day of the Murray County Fair on Wednesday, August 18 from 2-7 p.m. Our 2021 “inmates” include Slayton Police Chief Jeremy Steinle, Murray County Central School Superintendent Joe Meyer, Fulda Public School Superintendent Loy Woelber, Murray County Medical Center CEO Luke Schryvers, Brandon Winter representing Jacobson & Bergerson PLLP, the Presbyterian Women group from The First Presbyterian Church of Slayton, Trish Grieme on behalf of the Slayton Public Library, Currie State Bank, Dana Gunnink representing State Bank of Chandler, Kim Holm & Riley Engbath, David Hollis, Westin Kruger, BR Heronimus, Dane Hanson, Kane & Max Mathiason, Marilyn Carlson, Josh Malchow, and Krista Keller. Nate Wieneke, the MCC Football Team, and the MCC Volleyball Team will also go behind bars to represent MCC Schools. Additional volunteers are being added to this list daily, and the Murray County ECI would love to hear from you!

Murray County Central School Board met on Monday, August 9th. The Board reviewed and approved the financials for the month along with the claims. They also reviewed policy changes/updates to the Online Learning and Fund Balance policies. For any students doing online learning this year, the district has teamed up with Stars Academy through the co-op. The Fund Balance Policy did get the recommended amount to keep on hand adjusted from 12% to 20%. The Board agreed that if they feel it is too much, they will adjust at the next annual review of the policy. There were minor changes to Family and Medical Leave Policy; Harassment and Violence; Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse; Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; Student Discipline; Bullying Prohibition Policy; Student Sex Nondiscrimination; School District System Accountability; and Crisis Management Policy.

• James Thovson, et al to Joshua Davidson, et al, B: 1 L: 2, Lake View Drive First Addition; B; 1 L: 6, Lake View Drive Addition. • Kyle Vos, et al to Kyle and Amber Vos Living Trust, SW ¼, parts, 1-105-43.

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Darcy Jo Geho, Slayton, MN, Speeding - $135.

On Thursday, July 29th, Murray County Medical Center held a retirement celebration for Dr. Carol Lang. Dr. Lang has provided care for patients of MCMC for almost the past five years, and was honored for her work during the gathering. Her medical interests while at the clinic included adult medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, and osteopathic manipulative therapy. During the celebration, Dr. Lang was presented with numerous cards from patients and community members thanking her for her time, dedication, and compassion for health care. The clinic also presented Dr. Lang with a commemorative plaque for her service. Murray County Medical Center would once again like to thank Dr. Carol Lang for her time and care these past five years and wish her and her family the best during her retirement. She will be missed tremendously from our team.

It’s not to late to sign up for the Drive Thru Survivor Meal by calling Linda Tobias at 507-763-3173 to register. The drive thru will take place at the Murray County Fairgrounds on Saturday August 14th at 5:00 PM. All Cancer Survivors will be provided a free meal in honor of their survivorship.