David William Pinzka
David William Pinzka passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born in New Ulm on August 25, 1941, to Pauline and William Pinzka…
August 2022
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Class offers exploration of nature
Submitted On July 11, 12, and 13, six participants explored nature during an outdoor education class led by Deb Reinarts and Mary Beth Botz, science teachers at SEPS and St. Mary’s School respectively, and Nate Fore, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist.
SE captures Consolation Championship
Deb Moldaschel Sleepy Eye’s Jr. Legion baseball team came away from their State Tournament appearance last week as the Consolation Champion.
From the Editor’s Desk
The Brown County Fair is this week. You probably already knew that, but it kind of sneaked up on me! Not sure how that happened, but I will get there at least once to take some pictures and see the sites. I think our county fair is a great tradition with something for everyone. Free admission, farm animals to admire, midway rides and games for those who dare, music for all tastes, lots of food, exhibits, vendors, and grandstand events.
Huey helicopter arrives in Sleepy Eye
The Huey helicopter had a motorcycle escort to Sleepy Eye, starting at the Iowa-Minnesota border. Pictured are some of the drivers who were part of the escort.
Church Schedules
SLEEPY EYE CHURCHES Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Phil Siefkes, 794-6048, 220 4th Ave. SW, calvary-answers.org Sunday Service - 10:45 a.m.
Blessed by community
Welcome to my little corner of the world. As I am writing this little article (on July 29), I am on the second day of an expected five-day Covid quarantine experience. I am extremely thankful in that I am fully vaccinated and have received Paxlovid from my extremely helpful pharmacist. It looks like my experience will be very much like President Biden’s recent bout with Covid. I am able to do some easy chores, but when my body says, “No, that’s enough!” I listen to my body and I lay down. There is a constant and very painful cough, I am very lethargic but can’t sleep, and my bones hurt… but on the good side I can breath just fine. The nurses say this all should be over by Tuesday… it all sounds very “mechanical.” I hope they are correct. In the meantime, I have been blessed by, “Community.”
Community Health Survey
Brown County Public Health A limited number of randomly selected Brown County residents will soon receive a postcard invitation to complete an anonymous online survey. This survey gives YOU, our community members, an opportunity to tell us how conditions affect your health and wellbeing.
FFA members attend Discovery Day at CRC
By Chloe Howe, Chapter Reporter On Thursday, July 28, Sleepy Eye FFA members attended the first ever Discovery Day at Central Region Cooperative. The members included Emma Fischer, Kaytlyn Romberg, Ethan Schwartz, Lucia Martinez, Chloe Howe, Izzy Kunkel, and Noemi Rodriguez.
United Way of the Brown County Area hires Interim Executive Director
Submitted United Way of the Brown County Area (UW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Markgraf to serve as Interim Executive Director while the organization searches for a new permanent leader. The Board of Directors is committed to UW’s mission of being a collaborative community resource in Brown County.