From the Editor’s Desk
I was kind of excited when I realized the newspaper is coming out on Groundhog Day! That’s why I chose the cartoon—although, I do also think it is funny. I just like Groundhog Day but I don’t know why.
February 2023
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Go fish!
The weather forecast is looking perfect for the 41st Annual Fishing Derby this Sunday, Feb. 5—sunny with temps in the upper 20s. While lake ice conditions have improved some, Lynn Krenz of the Sportsmen’s Club, advises checking for the latest updates on the club’s Facebook page: Sleepy Eye Sportsmen’s Club & Trap.
Boys just want to have fun…with mom
The annual Mother- Son Snowball, organized by ECFE, was held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29 at the Event Center. Boys age 3 through 3rd grade were invited to attend with their moms or favorite lady friend and about 70 people attended. The Snowball included a photo shoot and frame making activity, snacks, games and dancing to the tunes.
Arizona gathering returns
The Arizona gathering of people from Sleepy Eye happily returns after a couple years off. It will be held at noon on Sunday, Feb.
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 to be a blessing
I am sitting in my office preparing for this [Jan. 29] Sunday’s sermon and the Gospel text is Matthew 5:1-12, The Beatitudes. You know The Beatitudes, the sermon where Jesus, just after calling his disciples to follow him in chapter 4, in chapter 5 introduces them to God’s way of thinking and the message they will be proclaiming from now on. The Beatitudes were taught just after Jesus proclaimed to everyone that the Kingdom of God is Near (Ch.4). With Jesus on the scene, he is telling everyone the prophesy of Isaiah has been fulfilled, the time of waiting is over, the Messiah is here, there is a new sheriff in town! Does anyone notice that God has arrived?
Sports round up for co-op athletes
•Boys Hockey: The Eagles won two road games last week — 7-1 over Fairmont on Jan. 24 and 3-1 over Luverne on Jan. 26. Austin Uecker scored 1 goal and 1 assist against Fairmont and Talan Helget got an assist.
St. Mary’s MS/HS 2nd quarter Honor Roll
A Honor Roll: Scarlett Armbruster, Jalen Brandl, Breanna Braulick, William Braulick, Anna Pollard, Ruby Tauer B Honor Roll: Adam Braulick, Izik Heiderscheidt, Gus Hoffmann, Sienna Ibberson, Nolan Kucera, Macy Miller, Landon Plotz, Thomas Schwartz, Joslyn Sellner, Catherine Simonsen, Cooper Walter, Kate Windschitl
Hoffmann named Chair of The National Council for Agricultural Education
Mary Hoffmann, Sleepy Eye Ag. teacher and FFA advisor, attended the National Team Ag. Ed. Inservice in Indianapolis, Jan. 2426. Hoffmann has been on The National Council for Agricultural Education board since 2020 as the National Association for Agricultural Educators (NAAE) representative. In 2021, she served as the Secretary for the Council and was the Chair-Elect in 2022.
Casting Call for auditions at State Street Theater
State Street Theater in New Ulm will host auditions for a new production, “Drinking Habits 2, Caught in the Act,” a delightful play filled with hilarious hijinks and misunderstandings. The performances will be Friday, April 14, Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 16.