March 2023

BEVERLY LENZ
St. James - A Celebration of Life Service for Beverly Lenz, 88, of St.

St. James city hall moves to meet needs
St. James city officials were working on moving City Hall to its new location, Mayo Clinic’s former K Building, at the end of February. Mayo donated the building to the city this past fall, it was discussed with the city council what should go in there and it decided City Hall would move to the building.

Repent
Pastor Andrew Hermodson-Olsen First Lutheran Church, St. James Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Darfur First Lutheran Church, Butterfield “I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.” Eph 1:16 The Church is in the season of Lent, a season focused on repentance.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.

2 new businesses and 2 new owners were recognized by the Salutators
On Monday, the St. James Salutators presented plaques to four local businesses, St. James Golf Course and Rivers Edge Bar and Grill, Dairy Queen, HidDen Play and Trade, and Regenerative Health Clinic.
Quarterly EDA Newsletter – March 2023
The EDA newsletter will cover EDA sponsored events, grant updates, updates on investments being done in the community, and city updates. The newsletter will be published on the City of St. James website and will be shared in the Plaindealer during the months of March, June, September, and December. If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Sanders at 507-375-1289.
Community Calendar
Friday: 5:30 p.m. Eagles Fish Fry Sunday: District 840 Cash for Kids Online Auction starts Monday: Friends of the Library Book Donations starts Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Weekend Movie: Jesus Revolution Events for the Watonwan County Library 3/27 @ 6:00 pm: Spring/Easter Craft in Madelia Learn how to make needle-felted PEEPS that last year after year!

Artist of the Week
Name: Harper Bottin Grade: K Parent(s): Susan and Daniel Bottin Favorite part of music class: Music games Dream job: Teacher Favorite instrument: Piano .

Teamwork, Scholarship, and Leadership Headline Saintettes Banquet
The St. James Area Danceline closed a successful 2022-23 season with their awards banquet on March 7th. Individual honors were meted out along with awards for academics and serving in leadership roles.