February 2023
Local students recognized on Dean’s Lists
University of Minnesota Rochester announced the students in the St. James area who were named to the Chancellor’s List for fall semester.
Theology in the Trenches: Oralia Part II
(Continued from Oralia Part I which was in last week’s paper.) Down the mountain, they brought Oralia and into the resting position, she was placed after medical attention was given to her. As she lay in wait—waiting for her body to heal up—something gave way and Oralia died within days of the accident.
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.
Local Farmers the Hoffmans put up stalled motorists in a 1988 Blizzard
On a Sunday afternoon, Jan. 10, 1988, a strong blizzard hit with winds 30 to 40 mph. Just being good and kind neighbors Loretta and Gerald Hoffman, on highway 60 just east of St. James opened their house up to about 65 people (60 stalled motorists).
Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is Northside Elementary’s 1st grader Selena Luis Perez. Parents Maria Perez Hernandez & Baltazar Luis Mucia What is your favorite medium in art? painting Favorite color? pink Favorite work of art created? Heart Art What do you want to be when you grow up? Cook .
Madelia Health to Open New Clinic in St. James
Madelia, Minn. – Madelia Health plans to open a new family medicine clinic late this summer in downtown St. James. They have purchased the St. James Federal Savings and Loan Association building located at 501 1st St. Ave. S., on the same block as the Princess Theater. Converting the building from a bank to a clinic will begin later this winter and spring.
Community Calendar
Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. Sertoma Thursday(2/9): 12-1 p.m. Chamber Meeting; 1-5 p.m. 55+ Driver Discount Program Weekend Movie: 7 p.m. Man Called Otto *February 1-14th Chamber of Commerce has a Chamber Buck Special.
Chamber Column: What is the Chamber of Commerce?
The St. James Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization and has been in existence since 1942. There is a board of directors which represents the membership as part of the day-to-day operation of the organization. The chamber is a member of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, as they keep us informed of the various government actions which affect business at both the state and federal levels.