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There’s snow better time to read
Watonwan County libraries are starting its winter reading program this week. From January 3 to February 25, kindergartners to adults can participate in the program.
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.
All Watonwan Sheriff’s Department cruisers will have AEDs
Needing an AED for a family member or oneself is never in a person’s plan when they are at home or traveling. Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department, with the help of Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, now has an AED in every squad car in case the need arises.
Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is Kindergartner Olivia Brey. Parents Courtney & DJ Brey What is your favorite medium in art? markers Favorite color? pink Favorite work of art created? Polar Bear What do you want to be when you grow up? Artist .
Deputies Sprenger and Kielas DWI All-Star Honorable Mentions
Deputy Sprenger (on the left) and Deputy Kielas (right) were named DWI All-Star Honorable Mention. Each year the state of Minnesota honors officers and deputies who work hard enforcing the state’s DWI laws.
Business Spotlight: 225 Event Center
St. James Methodist Church has a new service to give to the St.
Theology in the Trenches: And We’re Off—Like a Dirty Shirt
“And we’re off, like a dirty shirt!” These were giddy-up words from dad as he would pull out of our driveway with a station wagon full of kids. And, I gotta say, as a child, it always exciting to go someplace with dad. His exuberance was never lacking as he whistled while he worked, waved at passersby along the highways, and looked forward to any adventure on the horizon.
Gary Sturm honored at his last council meeting as mayor
The St. James City Council held its last meeting of 2022 last Tuesday.
Van Sickle retires and Asmuses become full owners of Sturm Funeral Homes
The new year can bring exciting changes in our lives. 2023 will bring exciting changes in the lives of our owners of Sturm Funeral Homes, Jay Van Sickle, and Justin Asmus. On December 30, 2022, Jay will officially retire and sell his ownership of the business to Justin and Jennifer Asmus. Jay has been with Sturm Funeral Homes since 1994 when he moved to Sleepy Eye to manage the funeral home. Justin joined the funeral home in 2000 in Springfield after completing his education at the University of Minnesota. Jay and Justin purchased 6 funeral homes including Sleepy Eye, Springfield, St. James, Mt. Lake, Comfrey, and Lamberton from Ron and Sharon Sturm in 2004. In 2009, they acquired and merged Pease Funeral Home in St. James and in 2011, they purchased Pilgrim Funeral Home in Madelia.
Community Calendar
Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Events for the Watonwan County Library 12/29 @ 5 pm Knitting and Crochet Club in St. James All levels of experience are welcome. Whether you want to learn or have a project to finish, Tessa and Teri are here to help!