Out of the Past – May 16

Who are these firefighters, modeling the new turnout gear compared to the old (center), pictured in the May 18, 1989 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 2009 photo in last week’s paper was of SEHS prom attendees Dani Wensauer and Michael Sellner. No one submitted an answer.

By Deb Moldaschel

50 years ago – May 21, 1974

Awards will be presented to seven Sleepy Eye people when the annual Jaycees Awards dinner is held at the Orchid Inn Saturday night. Outstanding Educator awards will go to Sister Kay Wagner and Sister Barbara Knipp of St. Mary’s. William Lochner will receive the Outstanding Young Farmer award. Receiving the Distinguished Service award will be Dr. Preston Kragt, Dr. Carroll Galvin and Paul Krienke. The Outstanding Citizen award will go to Mayor C.H. Fering. Guest speaker will be Barry ZeVan of KSTP-TV.

Lions Students of the Month are Cindy Haug, Sleepy Eye High School senior and John Schwartz, St. Mary’s High School senior.

35 years ago – May 18, 1989

St. Mary’s has a new parking lot, just south of the school and west of the convent, constructed by Mathiowetz Construction. In addition, work began about 2 1/2 weeks ago on reconstruction of the Knights football field, with a crown built up with extra dirt from the parking lot project. Although he was humble about it, and others respected his wishes not to say much about it, Richard Mathiowetz did not deny that he had donated time and machinery to help make the projects possible.

Donald “Pudge” Mickelson will begin his first term on the Sleepy Eye School Board July 1, as a result of Tuesday’s election that brought out 207 voters, 174 in his favor. Incumbants Kevin Murphy and chair Dave Vosbeck will begin their second terms, getting 186 votes each.

25 years ago – May 20, 1999

Staff at the Sleepy Eye Care Center gave it all they had as bed races were held as part of the National Nursing Home Week celebration. The competition was fierce as teams were pitted against each other for the coveted Bed Pan Award. The winning team was Barb Garioch, Lorraine Schroepfer, Administrator Gary Hjelmstad, and Becky Hinderman.

Shannon Schutz of Jubilee Foods passed out free blue spruce trees to Sleepy Eye students at the Arbor Day program held May 7 at Sleepy Eye Public School.

10 years ago – May 22, 2014

After almost 41 years as the high school and junior high administrative assistant at St. Mary’s School, retiring Judy Maurer is looking forward to having the summer off for the first time since she was 18 years old. “What is neat is that I’ve been here so long I’ve seen three generations of families come through the doors,” Judy said.

“Any big summer plans?” asked the Inquiring Photographer. Frankie Trevino said, “Playing basketball.” Julia Helget said, “Go to the pool.”

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