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Artwalk Yard of the Week
The Artwalk sponsored “ Yard of the Week” is Barb Rinne’s flowers garden at 1012 5th St. No. The beautiful gardens with lots of color are in her backyard and can be viewed from Highway 4. If you wish to nominate a special yard contact Artwalk members Dorothy Hedberg (375-4192) or Maggie Maire (381-6559). Submitted
Summer Rec winds up season with playoffs and awards
The 2022 summer recreation baseball program found success with a new format and culminated the season with playoff games and awards on Friday, July 22. NuWay/ K&H defeated Pioneer Bank in the opening round and Siem Construction came out on top in a close 4-3 championship game with NuWay/K&H.
Legion starts championship round with wins over R-T-R and Luverne
The local Legion sluggers began the long trek in pursuit of a ticket to State by knocking off Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 3-1 on Friday, July 22 at Veterans Field in St. James. The victory was immediately followed by a 3-2 triumph over Luverne that same night.
Teams gather to mark 50th Anniversary of unmatched accomplishment
St. James marks 1972 as a magical year when no foe found a victory against either the Saints wrestling or basketball teams. An invitation from the St. James Wrestling Hall of Fame reunited the legendary hardcourt team members and grapplers on July 16 at the St. James VFW.
St. James Junior Legion baseball team
The 2022 St. James Junior Legion baseball team, front from left: Ethan Leimer, Gage Jones, Reggie Blom, Danon Sawatzky, Wyatt Haler, and Nolan Stresemann. Back: John Boelke, Max Westman, Aidan Viegel, Talyn Tande, and Kollin Anderson. Coaches were Tim Pinke, Kevin Jones, and Gary Blom. Submitted
Fire departments get Buddy Bears
Rolling Prairie Chapter of A.B.A.T.E of Minnesota presented the Butterfield Fire Department with Buddy Bears to hand out when they have a situation with children involved. The group also presented bears to the Jackson, Madelia and St. James fire departments. Submitted
Senior Spotlight – Bob and Kathy Luther
My interview this month was with Bob and Kathy Luther. They both were born and raised in the St.
Tennis tournament keeps courts busy
The St. James Open Tennis Tournament brought together a wide range of players from different locations for competition on the courts by St. James Area High School during July 22-24. Results follow for each of the placings in the respective divisions.
Diane J. Froslan
Deephaven - Diane J. Froslan, 76, of Deephaven passed away on June 27, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles in St. James from 2 - 5 p.m. on Friday, July 29. Graveside services for Diane and her husband Lowell will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Marcus Amherst Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa. Rev. Dr. Travis Stevick will officiate. The Earnest-Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.
Lowell P. Froslan
Deephaven - Lowell P. Froslan, 75, of Deephaven passed away on December 23, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles in St. James from 2 - 5 p.m. on Friday, July 29. Graveside services, with military honors, for Lowell and his wife Diane will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Marcus Amherst Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa. Rev. Dr. Travis Stevick will officiate. The Earnest-Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.