May 2023
Meadowlark tree planting
Various species of trees were planted on the South trail, near the entrance and down by Hedlund Pond. Sarah Shelander .
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.
Columbo Christianity
If you know me, you probably know that I’m a great television enthusiast. I love the way that TV works, and how unlike the movies it is. You may think of them both as similar: actors entertaining you up on a screen – but they’re really quite different. When you go to a movie, you make a special trip; you go to sit for a long time to be completely absorbed into the world of the film.
Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James laboratory to undergo expansion
The laboratory space at Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James is undergoing a $185,000 expansion to accommodate molecular testing located across campus.
Community Calendar
Tuesday: 12-1 p.m. Rotary Wednesday: 2-6 p.m. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Weekend Movie: Little Mermaid Events for the Watonwan County Library ***Please note, the Darfur Branch Library will have adjusted hours on Saturdays in May: They will be open from 12-2. They will also be closed on Saturday, June 3rd 5/25 @ 5:00-7:00 pm: Knitting & Crocheting Club in St. James All ages and abilities can come and learn how to knit and crochet with help from Tessa & Teri *This will be our last session until fall 6/1 @ 6 pm: Wooden Door Hanger Craft in St. James Adults are invited to come and create your own wooden door decoration with Racheal, from Racheal Marie Designs! Spots are limited, and while this is offered at all of our Watonwan County Libraries, we are only allowing guests to sign up for one workshop. To sign up in St. James, call 375-1278 *“This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”
Watonwan County Libraries host performing arts classes
Homeward Bound Theatre Company to offer performing arts classes at St. James Library on Monday, June 12th, and Madelia (9:30 a.m.
Tennis Win Over Trojans Crowns SJA as BSC Division Champ
The St. James Area rolled to another convincing win, besting Worthington 6-1 on May 11th. The victory, along with wins over additional West Division foes, earned the Saints the title of Big South Conference West Division Champions.
Pipestone Shutouts Sweep Saints
Softball success was hard to find against Section 3AA leader Pipestone Area as the Arrows posted 7-0 and 12-0 victories on May 11th. Addie Bowers pitched both games and was 2-3 in the opener while Eva Romsdahl was 2-3 in the second game to lead the Saints batting.