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Senior Citizen Spotlight: Dick Jokumsen
Barb Holmgren My interview this month is with Dick Jokumsen, a gifted music teacher in the St. James Community.
Ciske hired as new Watonwan County Food Shelf Coordinator
New Year sometimes means a new job or position at work, Stevie Ciske’s new year is having that happen. Last week was her first week at her new job as the Coordinator of the Watonwan County Food Shelf.
Artist of the Week
The first Artist of the Week for 2023 is Northside Elementary’s 4th Grader Vienna Spitzner. Parent(s): Heather, Jeremy Spitzner Favorite part of music class: Music free time Dream job: Designer Favorite instrument: Boomwhackers .
Bivalent COVID-19 booster available at Mayo Clinic Health System for children 6 months and older
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently expanded use of the new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines to children 6 months–5 years old. Appointments for the Pfizer booster can now be made at Mayo Clinic Health System for this age group by accessing Patient Online Services or calling your primary care provider.
Mayor Jon Wilson and council members sworn in
Tuesday night was the first city council meeting of 2023 and the first one held by St. James’ new mayor Jon Wilson. Former mayor Gary Sturm started the meeting. Council members Paul Harris, Nonnie Hanson, and Hannah Rushing took their oath first. After they took their oath, Jon Wilson with his daughters standing next to him was oathed in by Melissa Wilson. Once he took his oath Wilson was handed the gavel by Sturm and the meeting continued.
County, city departments work to make residents safe during Christmas blizzard
Watonwan and surrounding counties were hit by a winter storm in the days leading up to Christmas. From Wednesday to Saturday Winter Storm Elliot was going through Watonwan County, with the worst being Thursday and Friday.
Theology in the Trenches: Grocery Shopping
Our area grocery store is changing hands. As I made my purchases today, I realized just how much a part of our family this particular store has been throughout the years. I was grieving and feeling it deep as I meandered through the aisles trying to focus on my list rather than on the shelves which appeared to be less stocked than usual. As I rounded the corner of my final lap, I noted the stack of sweatshirts was down in number signaling they may not be restocked any time soon.
Trimester 1 Honor Roll Students
St. James Middle and High School Trimester 1 honor rolls have been announced.
Community Calendar
Sunday: Watonwan County Historical Society Pancake Breakfast from 9 - 1 at the St. James Eagles. Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12 -1 p.m. Sertoma Events for the Watonwan County Library 1/7 @ 10 am Cribbage Love to play cribbage? Don’t know how but always wanted to learn? Join us and play someone experienced or learn how to play with Teri’s guidance.