February 2022

Most people in our country have heard of “The Ten Commandments.” It used to be true that children had to memorize them in school, at home and at church, and they could be seen posted prominently in public places. Sadly, that is no longer the case. These Ten Commandments have been removed from public places (because we have been told there must be a separation between church and state), and today, few children memorize them and learn their meaning.

February is the month of love and we LOVE how the refinished hardwood floors in the original part of the library turned out! The three-week process was worth every minute. Next week we will start to move the furniture back into the space. Most of the upstairs area will be available to use for study space or for meetings and the west room will house the Minnesota and Sleepy Eye history books. The circulation desk received a facelift and when finished will provide an easier to reach book return slot and ergonomically improved main counter. Thank you everyone for your continued patience as we work on these improvements.

Sleepy Eye patients will again have access to cataract care close to home. As of Feb. 22, Dr. Ajay Shalwala of Avera Marshall Southwest Ophthalmology will perform cataract surgeries on a monthly basis at Sleepy Eye Medical Center.

Sleepy Eye Community Theatre is excited to return this July, producing Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s “West Side Story.” A large cast of singing, dancing, and non-singing roles is needed, with roles for high school-aged students through adults. Those interested in auditioning for a singing role should prepare to perform 30 to 60 seconds of a musical song.

It was about time — the snow was almost melted away but thankfully Mother Nature brought us a snow day on Tuesday. Looks like it was a good day to not drive out into the country.