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Third graders have juice and cookies with Mayor Sturm
Adults in St. James each month can attend Coffee with the Mayor to learn more about the city, ask questions and have a discussion. Third graders at Northside Elementary were able to have their own version of it on Thursday morning, “Juice and Cookies with the Mayor”.
Hall of Fame committee announces class of 2022
The 9th annual St. James High School Hall of Fame banquet will be held on October 15, 2022.
Watonwan County Agricultural Association receives grant
Watonwan County Agricultural Association is pleased to receive a $4000 grant award from Compeer Financial. Compeer offers a County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant Program which is used to support rural areas in Compeer Financial’s territory by funding county fair organizations as they repair fairground livestock buildings, 4-H buildings, and/ or livestock judging arenas.
Butterfield-Odin May Students of the Month
Butterfield-Odin Elementary Students of the Month: back row (left to right) Mackenzie Hanson, Amy Perez Lopez, Brisli Lopez, and Edwin Gomez Orozco. Front row (left to right) Keyra Ambrocio Benavente, Gerardo Morales-Rodriguez, and Ian Zuniga. Tiffany Sandbo
Court Reports
Domestic Assault Ricki Francisco Fenske, Madelia, 88 days local confinement, 1 year supervised probation, $840 Junk vehicle: David Arthur Keim, Madelia, $280 Window restrictionswindshield tinted or glazed: Benjamin John Ewert, Big Lake, $130 Window tintless than 50% light transmittance: Benjamin John Ewert, Big Lake, $50; Richard Harlan Henke, Winnebago, $130 Tires extending beyond fenders: Benjamin John Ewert, Big Lake, $50 Loud muffler/ loud exhaust: Benjamin John Ewert, Big Lake, $50 License plate covers clear or colored: Elizabeth Flores, St. James, $110 Speeding: Chad Russell Gulbranson, Sioux Falls, SD, 83/65, $140;Jimenez Aguila, Plainfield, IL, 80/65, $140; Timothy Travis Otto, Westbrook, 75/65, $120; Paul John Pflueger, Red Wing, 69/55, $380; Cesar Emmanuel Rojas Trejo, North Mankato, 75/65, $120; Gonzalo Sanchez Navarro, Sioux City, IA, 68/55, $380; Albert Patrick Seckinger, Trimont, 67/55, $380; Evan Hollis Stillday, Plymouth, 79/65, $130; Tyler Dale Vaughan, Braham, 73/55, $140; Ignacia Manuel Barberena Almazan, St.
Almendariz family 5th son pinned an Eagle Scout
In the Boy Scouts the highest rank a member can achieve is an Eagle Scout. Not many members achieve this ranking each year, for it takes a lot of time, energy and determination to fulfill all the requirements for the advancement.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507- 375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
Area Seniors awarded scholarships
Last week Butterfield-Odin and St. James high school seniors were awarded scholarships at each schools own ceremony.
Community Calendar
Monday: Memorial Day Tuesday: Rotary Club, 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. *June 7-9 5 p.m.
Watonwan County Entertainment Association concert series 2022-23 season
The Watonwan County Entertainment Association (WCEA) membership drive ends Tuesday, May 31. Through the rest of the month, new members can subscribe at last season’s prices for the 22-23 season.