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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.
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.
1961 St. James High School Flashback Includes Interest and Excellence
A transition between sports seasons in 1961 pointed towards high expectations for spring while celebrating outstanding achievements during the winter schedules. The Saints inaugural State wrestling champ and a stacked baseball team headlined plaudits.
Saints Season Ends With Close Game Against Top Seed
St. James Area handled a tall task well, pushing to the end as the #1-seeded Huskies captured the opening playoff game 62-58. Alex Stresemann and Brennan Kern led the Saints’ rally, each scoring double figures in the final half alone.
Strong Season for GBB Ends With Playoff Setback to Luverne
The 2022-23 SJA girls basketball season wrapped up at 16-12 as top-seeded Luverne beat the Saints 70-45. Taylor Sodeman’s three point heroics brought the team within striking distance before halftime but the 24-3 Cardinals were not to be denied.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.
St. James Youth GBB Squad Assembles Strong Tournament Season
The Saints 5th grade girls basketball team competed in five tournaments, posting a 13-2 record over those events. Eleven members contributed to the success.
Success With Younger GBB Squad Bodes Well for Future
The 2022-23 season marked big steps for the St. James Area GBB team, winning their first home playoff game in several decades. Fans who watched the preliminary games know there is plenty of young talent ready to keep the good times rolling.
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.”
St. James Saints Run Roughshod Over Raiders in 86-40 Victory
Nicollet became the latest victim of a late-season winning streak with St, James Area staking a 50-20 halftime lead in the non-conference matchup. Eleven Saints players made their way into the scoring column during their 3rd straight win.