Miss Sleepy Eye Coronation
Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m
On Sunday, February 25, the Miss Sleepy Eye Ambassadors and Candidates held their annual Sparkle Sunday, which included visiting the three nursing homes before hosting the 12th Annual Princess Party. The Miss Sleepy Eye Coronation will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 pm at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. Tickets can be purchased from one of the candidates or at the door
On Sunday evening 1/28, the Miss Sleepy Eye Ambassador Organization held their annual Meet the Candidates. These 7 young ladies had their photos taken by Mary Woitas, made posters for the grandfriends, learned more about the upcoming events and filled out their candidate scholarship essay. This year’s candidates include: Katelyn Tauer, Alexa Pelzel, Meriden Andres, Adelinde Hoffmann, Katie Gonzalez, Emily Ericksen and Jimena Arroyo.
Fire prevention week is October 8-14.
The Sleepy Eye Fire Department will be hosting special evernts on October 11th to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. The night will begin at 5:30 with Operation EDITH. The fire trucks will be driving around town with their light flashing and the sirens sounding. This is a reminder for resident to have a fire escape. Please turn your outside lights on in support.
The Open House begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. It will include door prizes, food, and beverages. They will have fire extinguisher demos, a smoke house, and a car extrication.
This Year’s Theme: Cooking Safety Starts With You
The department will also be selling t-shirts for the “21 Project” which is a fundraising drive to help raise money to restore Sleepy Eye’s first fire truck, the 21 La France.
Twenty-eight second graders from St. Mary’s Parish and the Church of Japanese Martyrs received the sacrament of their First Holy Communion at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Pictured in the front row (left): Emmaline Braulick, Brynnley Helget, Leo Schultz, Leonard Seidl, Emma Schmid, Kaitlyn Ziegenhagen, Rose Pietig, Quinn Cook and Brogan Braulick. Second row: Ralyn Krebs, Josie Pelzel, AlleeJane Hoffmann, Bryce Fischer, Coraline Mathiowetz, Piper Ibberson, Jack Heiderscheidt, Jack Sellner and Franco Gonzalez. Third row: Bennett Braulick, James Visser, Bristol Nachreiner, MJ Wagner, Avery Cook, Valeria Hernandez, Kayden Seifert, Preston Rothmeier, Sammy Petersen and Charles Currans. Back row: Fr. Sam Perez, Fr. Mark Steffl and Fr. Tanner Thooft.
The Sleepy Eye Ambulance staff along with their family members gathered Wednesday night to leave their “Kindness in Chalk” message in front of their facility. The community is invited to show off their sidewalk artwork and submit photos to Sleepy Eye ONLINE (news@sleepyeyeonline.com)
More info on the Kindness in Chalk event>>>
Abby Schwartz was crowned the 2023 Miss Sleepy Eye at the Coronation held March 12th at the Event Center. Kenadi Steffl and Liz Schwint were named the princesses.
Miss Sleepy Eye 2023 Candidates
Samantha Ibberson
Parents: Matt & Crystal Ibberson
Sponsored by: Ibberson Seeds
Samantha’s future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota – Duluth to study Communications and minor in Business in hopes of becoming a travel agent.
Samantha is excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because “I want to be more involved in my community. I am excited to meet tons of new people and spread kindness to everyone!”
Lacey Mathiowetz
Parents: Scott & Kayla Mathiowetz
Sponsored by: Haala Industries, Inc.
Lacey’s future plans: Attend Mayville State University (Mayville, ND) to major in English Education with a potential minor in Coaching, with the hopes of becoming a high school English teacher. She will also be playing on the varsity Mayville Comet softball team.
Lacey is excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because “from what I’ve been told, being a candidate for Miss Sleepy Eye is a really fun experience. I would love to be able to represent Sleepy Eye, and have fun with a group of ladies that I usually wouldn’t hang out with.”
Abigail Schwartz
Parents: Mark & Anita Schwartz
Sponsored by: Schwartz Farms, Inc.
Abigail’s future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities to major in Biology, double minor in Biochemistry and Microbiology, with a focus on Pre-Medicine in hopes of becoming a physician.
Abigail is excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because “I want to impact and reach out to my community members and learn more about this town.”—–
Elizabeth Schwint
Parents: George & Deanna Schwint
Sponsored by: Schmid Financial Services, LLC
Elizabeth’s future plans: Attend the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, majoring in Environmental Science with an emphasis in Hydrology. She will also be a member of the women’s UW River Falls Falcons golf team.
Elizabeth is excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because “Sleepy Eye is a wonderful close knit community that I feel very honored to be a part of. I love the positive setting of the Miss Sleepy Eye organization and the people involved.”
Kenadi Steffl
Parents: Alan & Marie Steffl
Sponsored by: A to Zinnia Floral & Gifts
Kenadi’s future plans: Attend South Dakota State University to major in Political Science and minor in Legal Studies with a focus on Pre-Law in hopes of becoming a lawyer or state magistrate.
Kenadi is excited to be a Miss Sleepy Eye candidate because “I get to find new ways to be more involved in my hometown and develop new communications and connections within my community as I meet more of its members!”
Meet the 2023 Miss Sleepy Eye candidates (from left): Lacey Mathiowetz, Abigail Schwartz, Elizabeth Schwint, Kenadi Steffl and Samantha Ibberson. The Miss Sleepy Eye Coronation will take place on March 12.
The 11th Annual Miss Sleepy Eye Princess Party, held at the Community Center Sunday, Feb. 19, themed Sparkle Sunday, saw 37 young princesses and the Miss Sleepy Eye Royalty and Candidates participate.
