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March 2022
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Helget, Arneson receive hockey awards
The New Ulm Eagles girls hockey team held their season end banquet Sunday, March 27. Pictured are Sleepy Eye players with their awards: Brooke Arneson (left) received Big South All Conference Honorable Mention and the Team Cooler award which recognizes the player with the best work ethic throughout the year. Julia Helget received Big South All Conference, the Eagle award which recognizes the player who exemplified the program both on and off the ice, the Hobey Baker Character award, and All State Academic honors.
Sleepy Eye High School seniors enjoy fun in the sun on class trip
Twenty-five Sleepy Eye High School seniors enjoyed their class trip to Orlando, Florida Wednesday, March 23 through Saturday, March 26. The main highlights of the trip included visits to Cocoa Beach and Ron Jon Surf Shop, Sea World, Universal Studios, and Islands of Adventure. At Sea World, the students watched Orca, Dolphin, Otter, and Sea Lion Shows. They tried many rides at Universal and Islands of Adventure.The students really enjoyed hanging out with their classmates, trying new foods, and all of the new adventures. Pictured at Universal Studios, front from left: Erika Lozano, Katelyn Capacia, Maddison Helget, Jorden Neibuhr, Priscilla Martinez, Presley Bauer, Nayzeth Luna, and Kaydince Thoms. Middle: Zach Ziegenhagen, Hailey Meinert, Carmen Lendt, Morgan Hoffmann, Alexis Garza, Brooklyn Moldan, Miah Brown, MacKenna Fischer, and Emma Schieffert. Back: Taylor Lambrecht, Jackson Huiras, Erizen Traconis, Enrique Flores, Mason Sellner, Lee Wahlborg,Trey Heiderscheidt, and Adrian Dena. Submitted
Chief Sleepy Eye statue moved to new home in Depot Museum
The life-size wood carved statue of Chief Sleepy Eye has been a fixture at the Dyckman Free Library since it was donated to the City of Sleepy Eye in 1978. Last week the statue was moved to its new home in the Depot Museum—perhaps a more fitting home to this piece of Sleepy Eye history.
Sleepy Eye United football agreement inked
After discussions that spanned the last couple years, the Sleepy Eye United football program started with elementary teams last fall—a development that went very well and was enjoyed by kids, coaches and families. That plan included moving the Coop team to the junior high level next fall, to be followed by varsity the fall of 2023.
Community Matters to the SE Lions Club
Two years ago, the Sleepy Eye Lions Club had to cancel their annual Waffle Brunch—a mainstay of the club’s fundraising efforts, which started many years ago as a pancake breakfast—an event that draws people from throughout the community. It wasn’t held last March either so the Lions’ Waffle Brunch held on Sunday, March 20, was a triumphant return.
Beyond Reason
“Saint” Patrick’s Day Sometimes people ask me how I stay ahead of the news. Well, I have many trusted sources but I’ve been reading one publication in particular for longer than all the others.
From the Editor’s Desk
There is a difficulty with providing the news in printed form . . . there comes a time when the writer has to stop writing, get it all on the page, and send it to the printer. It’s not a terrible problem most weeks. Most weeks anything that doesn’t make the cut can be reported on the following week.
Ramona Ornita Kirchner
Ramona Ornita Kirchner, 85, of Sleepy Eye passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 17, 2022, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center. Visitation was on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Leona Ann Lendt
Leona Ann Lendt, 86, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at the Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.