From the Editor’s Desk
When people complain that I am biased (hardly ever happens) I remind them that this column is my opinion—not a news story. Well, in my opinion, this is a pretty darn good job.
May 2023
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Why I am not joining the strike
I salute the Hollywood writers who went out on strike this past week but I can tell you that we essayists won’t be joining them. For one thing, the essay is deeply imbedded in our nation’s very identity (U.S.A.) but for another thing, a national essay strike would be like a National Husbands Day of Silence, most wives wouldn’t care and many wouldn’t notice.
DALE GRUNDMEYER
Dale Grundmeyer, 79, Peru, IN, passed away at home on April 29, 2023. He was born October 21, 1943, in Sleepy Eye to Henry and Bernice Grundmeyer.
Thank You
The family of Steven wishes to express our deep appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, support, and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement. We especially wish to thank Father Steffl for his words of comfort and service; our warm-hearted Leading Choice Home Helpers Linda Tauer, Susan Altmann, and Cindy Berg; Dr.
Class trips, FFA success reported to School Board
The District 84 Board of Education heard three special presentations at their May 10 meeting. The first, two were about senior class trips.
Teddy Bears for Bridget drive is underway
The Knights of Columbus Teddy Bears for Bridget drive is underway, with teddy bears available for a $20 donation at many Sleepy Eye locations and in the surrounding communities. The Knights received a donation of $2,500 for the project from the Servicemen’s Club’s charitable gambling fund. Pictured receiving the donation are several Knights, from left: Randy Reinarts, Jim Hillesheim, Russ McCabe, Servicemen’s Club manager Linda Brandl, Mike Steffl, Pat Hoffmann.
Church Schedules
Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Phil Siefkes, 794-6048, 220 4th Ave. SW, calvary-answers.org Sunday Service - 10:45 a.m.
God’s Word is safe
In his helpful commentary on the book of Psalms, Dale Ralph Davis writes: “We expect to be lied to in our society in advertising, media, politics, legal system, religion, and government.” This is a sadly accurate comment. People seem to say what they want, thinking they are accountable to no one.
FFA Awards program celebrates a successful year
The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter held their Awards Program on Sunday, May 7. It was a great opportunity to honor the members and chapter leaders as well as the major supporters for the chapter throughout the year.