November 2022
Bayer Fund and Watonwan farmers team up to direct donations to rural nonprofits and schools
St. James, MN (October 14th, 2022) – Local farmer Arthur Carlson recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Speedway Builders 4-H Club of the Watonwan County 4-H Program. The Speedway Builders 4-H Club will use the funds to do a community service project that will benefit the county.
What Veterans Day means
November 11 has been know by various different names depending on your age and who you grew up with. Today it is called Veterans Day, before 1954 it was called Armistice Day. Growing up my grandma would switch between the two names depending on who she was talking with. Now a little research had to be done to figure out what Armistice means. Armistice is a term used for an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time. Hope someone learned something new reading this.
Family history of service
If consecutive columns about Veterans Day is not your to your liking then this week is going to be a struggle. I am not going to apologize but it only seemed fair to give the warning.
Rose Ludvigson
Rose Ludvigson, 93, of Saint James passed on October 29, 2022, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center- St. James in Saint James.
Karla J. Schwanz
A Celebration of Life Service for Karla J. Schwanz, 67, of St.
Richard Paul Bolin
Richard Paul Bolin was born on January 30, 1925, to Amel and Alma (Bjoin) in LaSalle. He peacefully passed away in his sleep on November 2, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society-Pleasant View in St. James. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, St. James and will continue on Friday from 12 until 1 p.m. at the church. Service will be held at First Lutheran Church on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 1 p.m. The clergy will be Rev. Andy Hermodson-Olsen. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Richard loved learning, especially American history, and sports. He followed his older brother to school so much, he was enrolled in school a year early! He lettered in baseball and basketball at St. James High School. As an Eagle Scout, he took younger scouts on camping trips in Northern Minnesota. After graduating in 1942, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College before entering the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He served from 1943-1946. In 1947, he helped his father and brothers start a family retail lumber business. On May 7, 1948, Richard married Bonnie
Evaluation in police training
Over the years the training police officers receive have changed. Recently the St.
Change in Fire Chief selection process
St. James City Council meetings normally don’t have people come to them unless they have something to bring to the council. At the Nov. 1 council meeting past and present members of the St. James Fire Department attended to speak to the council.
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.