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Paraprofessionals were honored last week at Sleepy Eye Public School with a free lunch from food service, donuts, coffee and juice from Mr. Cselovszki and Ms. Sam Schmit, and Subway sandwiches from the Wellness Committee. Pictured, front from left: Kelly Neubarth, Jessica Herzog, Yazmin Martinez, Julie Ludewig, Kayla Jacobsen, Christina Carlson, Deb Kruse, Jayne Borth, Suzanne Kanzenbach. Middle: Sarah Trebesch, Kaitlyn Holmgren, Eva Thoms, Nicole Domeier, Lisa Riederer, Judy Schueler, Barb Seifert, Samantha Eastvold. Back: Sofia Tabitas-Lopez, McKenzie Metzler, Anita Johnson, Arlene Dietl, Rachel Liner, Kari Schieffert, Karen Okerman, Deanna Nelson, Faith Helget, Rachel Roberts, Judy Maasz. Not pictured: Kathy Ahlrich, Luis Lopez, and Mary Maas. PROVIDED

The annual Spelling Bee was held at Sleepy Eye Public School on Friday, Jan. 28. The overall winner was Jesus Moncada (center) who was also the 7th grade winner. Pictured from left: 5th grade winner Lydia Boomgarden, 8th grade winner Meteo Hornsby, Moncada, 6th grade winner Kelsey Ladd, and Overall Runner Up Rheanna Stone. PROVIDED

All month long, the knot of bright winter constellations occupies center stage in the south during the prime early evening viewing hours. This grouping boasts five stars that rank among the top ten brightest in the night sky: Sirius (No. 1), Capella (No. 6), Rigel (No. 7), Procyon (No. 8) and Betelgeuse (No. 10).

The Miss Sleepy Eye Ambassador Organization began their 75th Anniversary celebration year on Jan. 30, when the 2022 Miss Sleepy Eye candidates attended the Candidate Kickoff to have their official photos taken, make posters for the local nursing homes, and learn more about the opportunities that await them in the coming year. The 2022 Miss Sleepy Eye Candidates are Presley Bauer, Katelyn Rutscher and Natalie Marti.

Don't miss the Sleepy Eye Sportsmen's Club's 40th Annual Fishing Derby on Sleepy Eye Lake this Sunday, Feb. 6. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with contest fishing from Noon to 3 p.m. Come out to the lake and enjoy the fishing, friendly atmosphere, food, and door and raffle prizes— Grand Prize Raffle drawing held at 3:15 p.m. There are cash prizes and trophies for the three largest fish in six categories.

There is always time for another fun event on Sleepy Eye Lake and Lucas Heiderscheidt and friends did just that with the Sleepy Eye Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday, Jan. 22 as hockey enthusiasts around the state were participating in Hockey Day Minnesota— a week long celebration of outdoor hockey.

Each year our local high schools choose a senior girl and boy to represent the school as a Triple ‘A’ Award nominee. This year’s local award winners are Brooklyn Moldan and Mason Sellner at Sleepy Eye High School and Julia Helget and Jacob Stevens at St. Mary’s High School.