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Shirley Coleman is Library System’s new Director
Having worked at the Watonwan County Library in St. James since before there was Internet, Shirley Coleman has been with the library for decades. During her career she has been able to work her way up to being the Assistant Director of the Watonwan County Library system. in the decades Coleman has been with the library love of her job has not changed and is something that makes what she does for the patrons of the library all the more worth it. Being the point of contact for a lot of people on a daily basis is one of the things that she said she loved.
Benefit event for Erika Rodriguez
All are welcome to attend a benefit event on Sunday, May 1 from 11am-2pm at the St. James American Legion hosted by friends of Erika Rodriguez. Erika has lived in St. James for 12 years. She and her husband have 3 children. She is past member of Convivencia-Hispana, an active member of Uniting Cultures, and a volunteer at the Watonwan County Food Shelf.
Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is Northside Elementary’s Ryder Norland ,Grade 4. Parents Emily and Dan What is your favorite medium in Art? Colored Pencils Favorite Color? Teal What is your favorite art that you have created? Bat Complementary Watercolor What do you want to be when you grow up? YouTuber / Gamer .
Butterfield-Odin announces Students of the Month
Elementary Students of the Month Back row left to right: David Perez Ambrocio, Veyda Haler, Afina Ortiz, Kendra Miranda Rosario. Front row left to right: Jhonatan Ambrocio Perez and Ronaldo Garcia-Hernandez. Not Pictured: Brody Fisch. Tiffany Sandbo
Watonwan County Farm Bureau gives back to local Food Shelf
On March 31, Watonwan County Farm Bureau Director, Scott Runge, presented Watonwan County Food Shelf volunteer, Kathy Rathman, a donation of $400 as part of the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s efforts to increase awareness and provide support to address food insecurity throughout the state.
Breakfast with Plaindealer’s new owner
Come join the Plaindealer in welcoming and meeting Jeremy Gulban, the new owner of the St. James Plaindealer.
The Saint James Girl Scouts troop 37927 ended their 2022 cookie season
St. James Girl Scouts troop 37927 ended their cookie season last weekend.
Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to find someone honest and reliable to look after my estate, health and long-term care when I’m no longer able to do it myself. I’m a 67-year-old recent widow with no children and one sibling I rarely talk to.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC 54 250th Ave, St. James Sunday:7:30 a.m.
Self Examination
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” (Psalm 139:23-24) The season of Lent is coming to its fulfillment, as we finish let us finish strong! To finish strong we need to know what our role in lent is/was. Lent is to be a time of reflection.