May 2023
Students learn the dangers of driving while impaired
St. James Fire Department with the help of St. James Police Department, St James Volunteer Ambulance, Watonwan County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, North Memorial Health, Mayo Clinic Health System St. James, Sturm Family Funeral Home, staff and student volunteers, held a mock crash for St. James High School Juniors and Seniors.
Council makes changes to Family passes for St. James Pool
The St. James City Council met for its first meeting of May on Tuesday, May 2. It started with approving a license for a food truck. The Pelican Food Truck will be in St. James on May 11 for one day only.
Shaking
“At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken— that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. (Hebrews 12:26-29 ESV) This is a longer quote than I normally use but it is an important quote because we live in a time of shaking. Here God tells us why He shakes things. “…in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain.” It is in times of shaking that we learn what is solid and what is not solid. Most of the institutions that we rely on are shaking. Our Financial institutions are shaking. Our Federal and State governments are shaking. Our Educational institutions are shaking. Even many Religious institutions are shaking. Sure, there could be argument as to how severe that shaking is but there seems to be a common perception of shaking. That means that these things will not remain.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.
Weather won’t keep Butterfield from gathering for its bash
On Saturday, Butterfield had its Bettering Butterfield Bash at Buckshots. The day was full of fun and food.
Sargent and Cavanaugh are Andrea Ruesch 4-H Scholarship Recipients
University of Minnesota Extension (Minnesota 4-H) is pleased to announce the 2023 Andrea Ruesch 4-H Scholarship recipients. The Andrea Ruesch Scholarship was established in 2010 by the family of Andrea Ruesch, in memory of her dedication and contributions to the Minnesota 4-H program. Based on the family’s belief in positive youth development, the focus of the scholarship is demonstrated through hands-on experience and using what you have learned to help others through youth leadership. The scholarship committee announces the ten $1,000 scholarship recipients: Watonwan County 4-H had two members receive a scholarship-Diana Sargent and Lydia Cavanaugh.
Watonwan County students learn about mental health
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. In collaboration with local school social workers and teachers in Watonwan County, the Local Advisory Counsel for Mental Health, brought awareness of the importance of mental health for the month of May.
Butterfield-Odin April’s Students of the Month
Elemantary Students of the Month: Kaleb Sanchez, Brisli Aguilon Lopez, Jocelyn Davila, Jayson Romero. Front row, left to right- Gerardo Morales-Rodriguez, Eva Perez Lopez, and Chandaly Vongsy. Tiffany Sandb Sr High Student of the Month: William Benavente and Jr High Student Tayavia Maokhamphio.
Artist of the Week
Name: Kendall Malmgren Grade: 5 Parent(s): Lucas and Brooke Malmgren Favorite part of music class: Visiting with Ms. Kelly Dream job: Mechanical Engineer Favorite instrument: Guitar .
St. James Citizenship Club celebrates 100 years
The 100-year anniversary of the St. James Citizenship Club was celebrated on April 17 at a luncheon held at the former Methodist Church Event Center. Present members of the club, as well as several past members, were in attendance.