HARLAN -- The operating and capital budgets for the 2018-2019 fiscal year at Myrtue Medical Center have been approved by MMC’s Board of Trustees. MMC Chief Financial Officer Kristy Hansen provided an outline of both budgets at the recent board meeting.Operating budget review    Myrtue Medical is budgeting net operating revenue to grow 5.3 percent from an anticipated $40.8 million in 2018 to $43 million in 2019.

    REGIONAL -- The Shelby County Trails Board's application for the Wellmark Foundation's Large Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) $100,000 Grant has been approved.    These funds will be used along with other funds to build a Ballpark to Ballpark trail along Highway 191 in western Shelby County.

    ALEXANDRIA, MN -- Ruben and Evelyn Jensen of Alexandria will observe their 68th wedding anniversary on June 11. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor.    Cards will reach them if sent to 1812 Darling Avenue East #257, Alexandria, MN 56308. The couple has two daughters, Ilene and Steve Kahler, and Loraine Jensen. Evelyn and Ruben have four grandchildren.

    HARLAN -- Todd and Angie Madsen of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah to Eric Christoffersen both of Audubon. Eric is the son of Neal and Janet Christoffersen, Audubon.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on June 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan.

    HARLAN -- Duane and Linda Musich of Harlan will mark 50 years of marriage on June 22. Their three daughters invite family and friends to a card shower and open house on Saturday, June 23 at 1 p.m. at Faith Family Church, 1610 Chatburn Ave., in Harlan.    They will also celebrate their golden wedding anniversary later this summer when their children and grandchildren will all be together.

    EARLING -- Francis Koesters of Earling will mark his 90th birthday on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. He and his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann, reside at 2043 Road M-16, Earling, IA 51530.

    SIERRA VISTA, AZ -- Former long-time Harlan resident June Richards of Sierra Vista will celebrate her 100th birthday on June 16.    Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to Mountain View Gardens, 3477 Rodeo Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.

    WOODBINE -- Bob Sullivan of Woodbine marked his 95th birthday on May 16. Bob shared a birthday with his wife, the late Theresa Sullivan.    The Sullivan family invites friends and relatives to an open house in Bob’s honor and Theresa’s memory on Saturday, June 16 beginning at 4 p.m. with Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine followed by an open house at Sacred Heart Parish. 

    HARLAN -- Mickey Williams of Harlan will be honored at an 80th birthday celebration on Saturday, June 9 from 2-4 p.m. in the community room at Grace Baptist Church in Harlan.         Friends and relatives are invited. Cards will also reach her if sent to 408 Broadway, Harlan, IA 51537.