Sleepy Eye Lake became a rest stop for hundreds of geese Saturday (Nov. 14). The large migrating flock gathered on the south shore for a few hours before heading out late afternoon.
Servicemen’s Club Charitable Gambling representatives John Schueler and Ralph Grundmeyer present Holiday Lights in Motion board member Katie Trebesch a check .
The Sleepy Eye Servicemen’s Club will once again be sponsoring the Freewill Concession Stand during the Sleepy Eye Holiday Lights in Motion Special Event nights. Thanks to the $500 donation, hot chocolate, popcorn and s’mores will be offered free to all visitors. A freewill donation box is available at the stand for patrons use, with all proceeds going to the non-profit group working the stand that particular evening. The Servicemen’s Club gambling association has provided this gift to the community for the past several holiday seasons at the local light show.
Visit the What’s Happening Page for dates of this year’s Holiday Lights in Motion Special Event Nights
Congratulations Jim, Dutch and Spike on being honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association!
The Minnesota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Distinguished Service Award is awarded annually to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the local school’s athletic program.
St. Mary’s Catholic School planned to honor the Schroepfer brothers last March, but with the COVID-pandemic, the award ceremony was cancelled. Therefore, at Friday night’s football contest Jim, Dutch (Don) and Spike(Tom) Schroepfer were recognized. The trio have a combined 112 years on the football chain gang
In 2010, their father, Joe Schroepfer, was also honored with this Distinguished Service Award for his 40+ years on the St. Mary’s chain gang. It was Joe who compelled his three sons to volunteer for the football program and, to date, Jim has served for 40 years, Spike for 37 years, and Dutch for 35 years. There were five seasons when all three brothers and their father worked together on the chain gang, making this a true family tradition of a combined 152 years. The three Schroepfer brothers are extremely committed to their roles and, if they have to miss a game, they find a replacement. Each love their work as they say that they have the “best seats in the house”!
All three Schroepfer brothers are also very involved in the Sleepy Eye community and beyond, each serving in various organizations including the Knights of Columbus, Catholic United Financial, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Sleepy Eye Jaycees, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the National Guard in St. James, the Sleepy Eye Bowling Association, and the Sleepy Eye Golf Club Board, St. Mary’s men sausage dinner and others.
When our cheerleaders shout “Move those chains!”, the St. Mary’s football team, coaches and fans owe a debt of gratitude to the Schroepfer brothers for the unfailing commitment to the chain gang.
Sandra Gonzalez received 138 write-in votes Nov. 3 to win a seat on the District 84 Board of Education. Ashley Braulick received 103 write-in votes.
The school board canvassed election results Thursday, on a motion by board member Sheila Wurtzberger, seconded by Casey Coulson.
Incumbent board members Darla Remus and Joleen Dittbenner were re-elected Nov. 3. Remus got 2,147 votes, Dittbenner 1,789 votes.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is planning for a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 14 and Highland Avenue in New Ulm. Pending funding availability, the roundabout may be constructed as early as 2024.
With input from the city of New Ulm, local residents and businesses, the school district, and other project stakeholders, MnDOT evaluated the intersection, developed design alternatives, and arrived at a preferred layout. In an effort to secure funding for construction of a single lane roundabout, MnDOT will submit a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) application in November 2020 for a future project.
Information about the intersection study, summaries of public input, and next steps are available on the project website at mndot.gov/d7/projects/hwy14-highlandavestudy-newulm
Following the November 3 election, Wayne Pelzel will remain mayor for the city of Sleepy Eye while Scott Krzmarzick beat out incumbent Joann Schmidt. Christina Andres will be the new representative of Ward 2 replacing Larry Braun who chose not to re-run.
In the School board race, both Darla Remus and Joleen Dittbenner were re-elected. Write-in ballots (322 total) will determine the third board position.
The Sleepy Eye Wide Awakes 4-H Club met Sunday, October 25th at the Brown County Extension Office to kick off the new 4-H year by electing new officers and planning service projects for the next few months. The 4-Her’s also enjoyed some time decorating pumpkins to take home and display for Halloween.
Pictured left to right is Grace Mages (Vice-president), Sophie Gustafson (President), Winsten Nienhaus (Treasurer), Jack Windschitl (Assistant Treasurer), Chloe Johnson (Reporter), Miah Brown (Assistant Secretary), and Adam Mages (Reporter). Not pictured, Natalie Marti (Secretary).
Pictured is Lilyanna Uys painting her pumpkin.
Set up for the 2020 Sleepy Eye Holiday Lights in Motion season is in full swing. The group started working Oct. 15 to take advantage of students being off school due to MEA break. Despite the unusually cold and snowy weather, a lot of progress has been made. Volunteers and donations are still needed, however, to continue to the final goal.
It wasn’t the Halloween blizzard of 1991, but the October 20 snowstorm that smacked Minnesota goes down as one of the biggest to ever hit the state this early in the season. Sleepy Eye had an estimated 5-6 inches of very wet, slushy snow causing early dismissal from school and the cancellation of fall sports activities.
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