March 2023
Senior Citizen Spotlight:
My interview this month is with Jolene (Karau) and Elton Wright. Both came from a large family, Jolene had 9 in her family and Elton seven.
The Agony of Defeat
Every season starts with the knowledge that it will end at some point. For seniors, that eventual ending can be painful.
Busy beginning of March
If the saying for how March comes in and leaves can be put to how busy the paper has been instead of the weather I think and hope it to be true. This month the paper is bringing back the progress section, with Covid and changes in ownership, this section has not been in the paper for a few years. It will be in March 16 and 23 paper, the theme for this year is community matters there are various stories about what is happening in the community from the city to the schools. It is my first time working with the section so I hope you all enjoy it over the next two weeks.
Herr visits Butterfield-Odin Entrepreneur class
Butterfield-Odin’s Entrepreneur class had Andrew Herr from GAT Enterprises come in as a guest speaker on Feb.17. He spoke to the class about his experience being an entrepreneur and a business leader.
ARNOLD “ARNIE” JOSEPH BOTTEM
Arnold “Arnie” Joseph Bottem, 90, passed away on March 1, 2023, in Burnsville from complications of congestive heart failure. He was surrounded with love from his wife Delores and other family members.
Schlomann sworn in and bonds and ordinances were discussed at special meeting
On March 1 the Butterfield City Council held a special meeting to discuss items it tabled at the last regular council meeting. The meeting started with newly appointed Mayor Les Schlomann taking his oath for Mayor.
Working to help others
For Jr. High Ag with Becky Cronk, the students must do a work-based project.
I Know My Savior
“I do not know this man you are talking about.” (Mark 14:71) The apostle Peter’s world had been flipped upside down in a matter of hours. Jesus had been arrested. Jesus was now standing trial. It didn’t take a legal expert to realize that things were not looking good for Jesus. The religious leaders wanted him dead and there was nothing that was going to stop them. Peter was confused. He had heard about the betrayal during the Passover meal. He had seen Jesus’ suffering in Gethsemane. Then the soldiers came. Judas betrayed Jesus. Peter was ready to fight! Ready to defend Jesus. He knew that these soldiers were no match for Jesus. Yet, Jesus put up no fight. He willingly was taken into custody. So, Peter, along with the rest of the disciples fled. Peter was scared and confused. None of this made sense. Now, he found himself in this courtyard saying he didn’t even know who Jesus was. In a matter of hours, faithful Peter went from telling Jesus: ““Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you,” (Mark 14:31) to calling down curses on himself to distance himself as much as possible from Jesus. “I do not know this man.”
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.