Sleepy Eye patients will again have access to cataract care close to home. As of Feb. 22, Dr. Ajay Shalwala of Avera Marshall Southwest Ophthalmology will perform cataract surgeries on a monthly basis at Sleepy Eye Medical Center.
The Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is partnering with other area SWCDs and organizations to host its first annual Highway 14 Crops, Livestock, and Soil Innovation Conference (CLASIC) Tour stop. This year's CLASIC tour will be held in four locations along Highway 14 - Lake Benton, Lamberton, New Ulm, and Waseca, throughout the week of March 1 to 4. These CLASIC tour stops bring both expert keynote speakers and local farmers to a city near you for a convenient way to learn how they are successfully implementing the latest crop, livestock, and soil innovations. This year's theme is "Benefits & Challenges of Soil Health Practices and The Basics of Carbon."
February is the month of love and we LOVE how the refinished hardwood floors in the original part of the library turned out! The three-week process was worth every minute. Next week we will start to move the furniture back into the space. Most of the upstairs area will be available to use for study space or for meetings and the west room will house the Minnesota and Sleepy Eye history books. The circulation desk received a facelift and when finished will provide an easier to reach book return slot and ergonomically improved main counter. Thank you everyone for your continued patience as we work on these improvements.
Most people in our country have heard of “The Ten Commandments.” It used to be true that children had to memorize them in school, at home and at church, and they could be seen posted prominently in public places. Sadly, that is no longer the case. These Ten Commandments have been removed from public places (because we have been told there must be a separation between church and state), and today, few children memorize them and learn their meaning.
The Sleepy Eye Police Department recently added body-worn cameras to their standard officer equipment and the use policy was established about a month ago. According to the policy "the primary purpose of using body-worncameras (BWCs) is to capture evidence arising from police-citizen encounters."
The New Ulm Figure Skating Club presents their 34th annual ice skating show, “Heroes on Ice,” Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb.
Boost your success, save money, and reduce plastic waste when starting plants from seeds this year. The options are many, so you are sure to find one that works for you.
A new Minnesota license plate celebrating agriculture will benefit 4-H and the state’s FFA members. The plate’s design was unveiled last Friday.
There comes a time to reassess your home for changes that would mean increased safety and independence. Whether you are redesigning for yourself or for and aging family member, consider the physical and mental changes that are a natural part of the aging process. Then plan with those changes in mind. For example, flooring, an important decorative element, is also a very important component for accessibility and safety. Here are some things to consider:
Our dog died last year. She was a hand-me-down from the college days of one of our kids. Parents inherit things such as these from time-totime; that’s just how it works. She was a remnant from when the crew was in full swing, and we bonded well.