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Thursday: 6-9 p.m. Climate Smart Communities @ First Presbyterian Church Sunday: 12-4 p.m. Snowshoeing @ Meadowlark Prairies Tuesday: 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Coffee with the Mayor; 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. Sertoma Weekend Movie: 7 p.m. Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania *City Hall will be Closed Feb. 16, 17 and 20. Events for the Watonwan County Library 2/9 @ 4:00pm (Darfur): Card Making with Belle Harder Come and create your own handmade cards to share with your friends and family! All supplies and instruction provided. To sign up, call 507-877-5010 2/11 @ 10-11am (St. James): Sensory Play Cafe For our littlest patrons, ages 0-3, and their caregivers. Come explore all the different sensory stations! Little ones will benefit from sensory play and maybe even meet some new friends.
February City News Letter
St. James City News Letter had a lot of annoucnements. The most important one is City Hall will be closed on Feb. 16, 17 and 20 for moving and Presidents day. City Hall’s new address will be 1205 6th Ave S.
Senior Citizen Spotlight: Elizabeth “Liz” Zeidler (Bernard)
My interview this month is with Liz Zeidler who has lived in the St. James Area for over 90 years. She celebrated her 95th birthday on Dec. 5. You can still see Liz around in the community Monday thru Friday, her caring niece Louise, brings her for breakfast at Hometown.
Christians Can’t Hide
Jesus said: “You are the salt of the earth. . . . You are the light of the world. . . . , let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:13, 14 &16) If you’re trying to hide from a hungry bear in a dark forest, shining a flashlight in every direction won’t be helpful. Your scent might still give you away, but your flashlight will also help the bear hone in on your whereabouts. Shining a light in dark places makes it difficult to hide. The light gives you away.
Back in Time
8 years ago: At the Big South Conference meet at Waseca the St. James gymnastics team placed 12th out of 13 teams. Jackson County Central was the champion followed by Worthington, Waseca, and New Ulm.
Council had first reading on ordinance for backyard chickens
The St. James City Council on Tuesday, Feb.
Who’s a real life angel you know? Nominate them today!
Angels Among Us are the people in our community who work to touch lives, help the less fortunate, make a difference for others. We all know someone that describes. An Angel. And we want to work with you and the community to recognize their efforts.
Ask a Trooper
Question: I was wondering if you are stopped at a stop light in the left turn lane and an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens come in behind you (either in the turn lane or the lane to your right), what is the proper procedure? Thank you!
Toro donates mower to Butterfield Summer Sizzler
Summer is not yet here but that does not mean people are not thinking about the Butterfield Summer Sizzler. One company was recently, Toro made a donation to the Sizzler last week. They donated a 72” 6000 Series Mower.
Mayor’s Message
First of all, I would like to thank our long time mayor, Gary Sturm, for all the help and advice he has shared with me during the mayoral transition of St. James. He has given much needed advice to start my term and look forward to helping our residents in the coming years. The city staff, council members and community have also been great to work with as we begin this new era in St. James.