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Submitted Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is pleased to announce that Dillon D. Kober has joined the firm as an associate attorney.

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Deb Moldaschel At the start of each school year, the Sleepy Eye Education Association honors a community member with the Sleepy Eye Friends of Education award. This year the award was presented to Kathy Haala in recognition of the many ways she contributes to the school through her dedication as a constant volunteer for over 20 years.

Deb Moldaschel Parishioners at St. Mary’s Catholic Church attended Mass in the church basement all summer as the huge task of replacing the wood flooring in the church with terrazzo was underway.

Sleepy Eye Public School staff were recognized for their years of service milestones, front from left: Nadia Crooker - 20 years, Kathy Ahlrich - 20 years, Julie Ludewig - 10 years, Jaime Helget - 5 years, Pam Wendt - 40 years, Karlie Mathiowetz - 5 years, and Morgan Kokesch - 5 years. Back: Tammy Poncin - 20 years, Anita Johnson - 25 years, Nicole Jensen - 10 years, Kaitlyn Bloomgren - 5 years, Sydney Geiger - 5 years, Troy Vangsness - 10 years, Deb Reinarts - 25 years, and Cory Haala - 25 years.

Kurk Kramer Economic Development Coordinator There was a light agenda for the August meeting. The financial reports for all the EDA programs were presented as printed.

The All Schools Reunion, on Friday night at Sleepy Eye Brewing Company, was a resounding success. Organizers said approximately 350 former students of the local high schools attended the event. Pictured are three 1974 graduates, from left: Paula (Venero) Turner, Public School; Carol (Fromm) Whitney, St. Mary's; and Matt Rausch, St. Mary's.

Grace Lutheran School staff As another school year kicks off, Grace Lutheran School of Sleepy Eye is marking the beginning of its sixth year. Grace Lutheran School was opened because of a strong desire to educate the next generation on the foundation of God’s Word.

Sleepy Eye FFA chapter members had many different roles at the 2022 Brown County Fair from Aug. 10 to 14. The members showcased their crop, mechanics, and livestock projects and also helped run the FFA Kiddy Barnyard and FFA shows at the Brown County Fair.