Out of the Past

Who are these boys, pictured in the April 12, 1979 Herald-Dispatch? Send your answer to dmoldaschel@cherryroad.com by Tuesday morning. The answer and the names of correct guessers will be published in next week’s paper. The 1989 photo in last week’s paper was of Danelle Braun, who enjoyed skating in the sunshine with a small boombox on her shoulder. No one submitted the correct answer.

By Deb Moldaschel

60 years ago – April 9, 1964

City Council article: There was no table pounding, but angry words were shouted repeatedly as Joe Schieffert, south of Sleepy Eye, told the councilmen they must take action “right now” to eliminate the odiferous odor emanating from the [new] lagoon sewage disposal beds. (Council said the odors might occur for 2 or 3 days in spring when ice is breaking up.)

Also from the city meeting: Sleepy Eye will be mosquito-free this summer. Well, anyway, nearly mosquito-free. The council accepted an offer by Tart-Ide Corp. to spray the pesky insects for the same price as last year – $425 per spraying. (Action was also taken to take care of [poison] rodents at the city dump.)

45 years ago – April 12, 1979

Reminder: Sleepy Eye business places will be closed Good Friday from 12:30 until 3 o’clock. The closing hours were set at a recent meeting of the Sleepy Eye Retailers.

Richard Mathiowetz told the Sleepy Eye City Council that he plans to build a 48-unit townhouse development in southeast Sleepy Eye. The project would provide housing for low- and moderate-income families.

30 years ago – April 7, 1994

When the 1 p.m. horn blew kids took off into Allison Park in search of Easter Eggs. The annual Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Eagles Club drew over 150 children out on a cold day to search for the eggs. Many eggs were marked with dollar amounts and were redeemed for cash.

Excitement was high March 30 as Sleepy Eye Public Elementary fourth grader Katie Petersen accepted her national award in front of classmates, other elementary students, teachers and guests. Petersen, daughter of Ron and Bev Petersen, was one of just six students to win the third annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. She received a framed certificate and a $500 U.S. Savings Bond.

15 years ago – April 9, 2009

John Cselovski has signed a contract to work for Sleepy Eye Public School not only as the superintendent but also as elementary principal. Members of the negotiating committee said Cselovski said he would be able to perform both positions at a cost that would be substantially less than hiring another person to fill the role. The committee estimates the savings at $70,000.

Mikayla Mages, daughter of Mike and Amy Mages, was crowned Miss Sleepy Eye on Saturday. Mages was chosen from a field of 17 candidates. Attendants were Samantha Tauer and Allie Heiderscheidt.

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