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Thank a lineworker on this special day
Great River Energy, wholesale power provider to 27 member distribution cooperatives, is asking Minnesota communities to join the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and hundreds of co-ops across the U.S. in recognizing the work line technicians do for the communities they serve on April 10, 2023, Lineworker Appreciation Day.
St. James Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday
Come to the Watonwan Co. Fairgrounds this Saturday, April 8th, starting at 10 AM, for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks to many wonderful donations from local businesses, the St. James Women of Today will host this event for children, ages 0 – 12. Pick up eggs, play games, face-painting offered, receive a gift-bag, and stay for the drawings for gift-baskets and more. Let’s hope for good weather! Make sure your children are dressed to be outside. See you Saturday!
Artist of the Week
Artist Name: Anevay Moriel Parents: Kathy and Jesus Moriel What is your favorite medium in art? colored pencils Favorite color? baby blue Favorite work of art created? dragon eye What do you want to be when you grow up? artist .
Moved by the story of Easter
As the Outreach Pastor at Crossroads Church, I get the honor of hosting the community Easter Egg Hunt that the church puts on. It’s a fabulous time for the kids. Upon the “Ready, Set, GO” they collect eggs faster than what seems humanly possible. Then the kids and their adults return to the church for a quick story time. This is my favorite part. Although, we do a super fun and adorable Cakewalk afterward, a fun activity I’ve cherished for the past 16 years, and even though there are tons of games and prizes to be had… I still consider that story time my all-time favorite.
St. James farming could help St. James have renewable energy
The Climate Smart St. James group hosted Dr.
SKYWARN training coming to Watonwan County
A partnership between Watonwan County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service is bringing a SKYWARN trainings to Watonwan County. The SKYWARN training is a two-hour course that is free of charge to the public. The training will take place on April 12th, 2023. Anyone is encouraged to attend.
B-O school board approves Blankenship as Superintendent
At the Butterfield- Odin School Board meeting on March 27, the board approved the hiring of Principal Dan Blankenship as Butterfield-Odin’s new superintendent. Superintendent Steve Thomas announced his retirement earlier this year, with his official retirement date being approved during the meeting as well. Thomas will end his era as Butterfield- Odin’s superintendent on June 30, 2023. In his year’s of being Butterfield Superintedent Thomas has worked on improving the school district’s financial condition and an increase in enrollment the school is good shape. Thomas has every belief that Blankenship will continue moving the school in a positive direction after he leaves.
Come have a ‘Crazy’ fun time and help defeat ALS at Crazy Bingo
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable terminal disease. Upon diagnosis, the typical ALS patient’s life expectancy is 2-5 years. Corinee Brown was diagnosed in October of 2009 and passed away August 27, 2015. Her brave battle with this disease was an inspiration to those who knew her. The only thing she could do to fight back was to join the ALS Walk movement. To continue the fight Corinee’s husband Bill Brown along with their friends hosts Crazy Bingo to Defeat ALS.
Community Calendar
Saturday 4/8: 10 a.m. Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt, Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club; 6:30 p.m. Watonwan County Historical Society Annual Meeting Wednesday: 12-lp.m. Sertoma; lp.m.-5 p.m. 55+ Driver Discount Program; 3 p.m.
St. Paul’s Evening Guild Easter Gift bags for the children
After Church on Sunday, April 2, the Evening Guild handed out Easter Bags to children attending church. The bags were created for different levels of ages.