October 2022
John D. Danielson
A Service of Remembrance for John D. Danielson, 81, of St.
St. James Veterinary Clinic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
St. James Veterinary Clinic had its ribbon cutting cermony on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Owner Dr. Dana Hirsch cut the ribbon surround by her team, city council members, Mayor Gary Sturm, and EDA Director Brianna Sanders. If you need to contact the clinic their new phone number is (507) 260-8100. Laura Coleman
Butterfield-Odin works on adding Mock Trial team
On Monday, Sept. 26, the Butterfield-Odin School Board met for is September meeting.
Clarity of Purpose
I participated in an interesting exercise recently. We were asked to write down all the things that concern us … topics we worry about, think about often, and weigh on us. The list can be long when we are shaped by God to care for the world and love our neighbor. So we wrote down the many things that concern us. The second step was to go down the list and circle the things we can actually influence or change. War in Ukraine … nope. Long term implications of the water shortage in the western United States … nope. Mental health concerns in our young people – yes. The point of the exercise is to help us clarity our work and to give us permission not be anxious about many things.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.
St. James School District offering free breakfast
Growing up people heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting this week on Monday students at St. James’ schools will be able to get breakfast everyday this school year for free.
Valerie Kay Fischer
Valerie Kay Fischer of Merrifield, formerly of South Branch, passed away October 2, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends at Heartland Senior Living in Truman. Services will be at…