February 2022
Saints try new skills against MCA
On Thursday, January 28th the St. James gymnasts saw the MCA Magic’s on the competition floor. While the Saint’s finally were able to beat their high score from last season they still fell short when it came to overall team totals. The Saint’s fell to the Magic’s team score of 127.85 by scoring a 104.85. In individual results SJA was able to capture a few of the top 5 places. Senior captain, Anna Bogle, took 5th on the floor exercise with a score of 8.35, 3rd on the balance beam with a 8.15, and 2nd in the all around competition with a 30.35. In the all around competition teammate Katelyn Rodriguez captured 3rd with a total score of 25.25.
Approaching 65? Here’s what to know about enrolling in Medicare
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign-up? —Approaching 65 Dear Approaching, The rules and timetables for Medicare enrollment can be confusing to many new retirees, so it’s smart to plan ahead. Here’s a simplified rundown of what to know.
2022 coming in like a lamb, leaving like a lion
We have all heard the saying March will come in like a lamb or Lion and leave as the other. Each year that old saying seems to be true for March, but for 2022 I am starting to feel like that may be the saying for the year in my life.
Alvin Sandmeyer
ST.JAMES - Alvin Sandmeyer, age 87, of St. James, died on Monday, January 24, 2022, at St.
Shirley Westlund
SAINT JAMES - Shirley Westlund age 95, of Saint James, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022, in her home, with her loving and dedicated son Lester by her side. A graveside service will be held at the Mt.
Terry Lee Braaten
Terry Lee Braaten age 68, of Saint James, MN, died on January 26, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Saint James. Family services will be held at the Sturm Funeral Home in St.
Klobuchar meets with counties to discuss infrastructure
Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with Watonwan, Brown, Cottonwood and Nobles counties on Friday, Jan. 21. Commissioners from the counties were invited to talk with Klobuchar about projects their counties are planning to work on and issues in the counties.
Family Food Giveaway expected to continue through May
Family Food Giveaway in Watonwan County is continuing to give out food to families. It has enough funds to be able to give families weekly meals for the rest of the school year.