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Running into an extraordinary person at FirstLight isn’t uncommon, but Cheryl Blegen is beyond the exceptional.

Recently, Cheryl was the recipient of the Steve Schulz Visionary Award for her connection to the community and involvement with local law enforcement.

Cheryl has been a member of Kanabec County since 1990 when she was hired on the ambulance crew at FirstLight (then Kanabec Hospital).   During the next 20 years, while working with the ambulance team, she was offered an opportunity to train within the pharmacy department to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Cheryl has also volunteered as a Sheriff’s Reserve and been active as an Ogilvie First Responder.  Helping people has always been a passion of Cheryl’s and when she battled some personal health issues, she still managed to continue to volunteer alongside local law enforcement.

The Steve Schulz Award encourages citizens to get involved in community efforts to reduce crime by bridging the gap between citizens and local law enforcement.   Each year, Kanabec County’s BADGES division presents the award.  This award is given to a nominated individual who has provided some sort of quality improvement to Kanabec County.

Congratulations, Cheryl!  You are a true leader within your community and an asset to the FirstLight family.

Thank you to Katie Koppy, Emily Richardson and Kallie Richardson for their help at the Pine City Field Day on Friday, May 20th.  Here is the Thank You note from the elementary school’s principal, Stephanie.

Thanks Ladies for making this a worthwhile event!

If you  missed Dr. Mullin’s  In Focus presentation last Friday on Tendonitis and Bursitis, click here to see the full slideshow.

During the next couple of weeks, the billboards along I35 and in Grandy will be replaced.  Here they are!

Grandy (Hwy65)

I35 in Beroun (North Face) and yes, this is Korissa Matykiewicz’s belly!

I35, Beroun, South Face

I35 South Creek (North Face)