November 2022
A Teacher Like No Other
For those that observe, last week was National Education Week and the official proclamation marking over a century of universal public education lasting twelve years for every student. The tradition takes place the week before Thanksgiving and schools and communities can choose different ways to observe and celebrate.
Letter to the Editor
The U.S. Postal Service has been hard at work preparing for the holiday season since January.
3rd Ave South one way changes to two way with councils approval
St. James City Council met for its meeting last Tuesday.
Election Canvassing and updates on improvement areas
St. James School Board met for its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov.
Winter Carnival Events
St. James 2022 Winter Carnival starts next week.
Jon Wilson From Write-In Candidate to Mayor
When a city has a mayor like Gary Sturm serving for decades and within his time done a copious amount of things to improve the said city, it makes for a large position to fill within the community for St. James.
2022 Volleyball Banquet Highlights Athletic and Academic Achievements
The St. James Area Saints volleyball team fit the term “student- athlete” with outstanding accomplishments in the classroom and competing on the volleyball court. Players, parents, coaches, and fans gathered at Augustana Lutheran Church to celebrate their season.
Gymnastics to be Led by Farber for 2022-23 Season
The new head coach for St. James Area gymnastics is Sydney Farber, a student-teacher in the school district. Originally from Andover, Farber’s background in gymnastics is welcomed by the Saints program.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Fellowship Butterfield Community Bible Church Pastor Tim Hall 507-621-1546, 100 Chapman Ave., Butterfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.
Faith, Hope, and Love
Joe Faldet Hosanna Free Church “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (ESV) The discussion that Paul has here in 1 Corinthians Chapters 12,13, and 14 is incredibly deep and nuanced. I am only going to look at one small aspect of his grand essay.