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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.
The little sand piles caused pause
The little piles were piling up. Twas chilly while walking doggie today. She made her way up, down, and through the meandering pathways and as I followed, I watched her pause. Taken aback, I noticed her sniffing the fresh little mounds of sand with a hole in each center upon the gravel road. As she sniffed, I reigned in the leash so she would not destroy the handiwork of the worker ants who’d made their presence known. I breathed a sigh of relief when she quickly lost interest in them.
Ann Marie Maland
Ann Marie Maland, 97, of St. Peter passed away on July 21, 2022. Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Private family…
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…
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…