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Lion King Junior
Cast picture of this year’s Northside play Lion King Junior. (not in order) Rafikis: Nicole Garcia, Ariannie Galdamez, Jessica Chavez, Hilda Rodriguez Callejas, Haddie Erickson-Selman; Mufasa: Erick Olguin Zamarripa; Sarabi Erick Rodriguez; Zazu: James Connell; Scar: Charles Flores; Young Simba: Knox Barrett; Young Nala: Harmoni Rodriguez; Shenzi: Cecilia Miranda; Banzai: Charlie Sauer; Ed: Christian Larson; Timon: Melina Delgado-Garcia; Pumbaa: Owen Eischen; Nala: Allie Winrich; Hyenas: Thomas Berg, Makya Keosaksith, Ileigh Lehman, Ryder Norland, Glory Pena, Adrian Rios, Abrahma Rodriguez, Cali Silverman; Lionesses; Ella Carlson, Ariana Carrillo, Ella Flohrs, Gemma Garibay, Morgan Reid, Sawyer Schmidt, Faibelin Tema Lopez; Wildebeests: Nestor Diaz Parra, Ariyah Moriel, Jacey Sodeman, Thomas Wolner, Emily Esqueda, Blayze Pecker-Turner, Aubrianna Schreiber, Jaxson Sturm, Briella Kreel, Kaylin Perez Tema, Marshall Smith, Lauren Sturm, Kris Vite; Elephants: Zacarias Aguilar, Elijah Burman, Eduardo Carrillo, Kallie Ringen, Zaiden Schroeder, Giana Veigel, Erick Vite; Giraffes: Aralyn Brekken, Britany Cruz Funez, Anevay Moriel, Alexandra Rodriguez Callejas, Audrey Wilson; Hornbills: Cadence Berg, Emma Bottin, Sadie Holden, Olivia Monnens, Aryanna Rollof, Brynlee Winrich; Leopards: Jilien Brekken, Nelia Flores, Kelsey Galdamez, Sophia Roza, Kacia Sandbo, Aubrey Steinle, Allie Winkelman; Stage Crew: Dacen Anderson, Lezi Hatfield, and Lincoln Kern. Susan Bottin
The End is Near, Then It’s Here
A few days ago I sat next to some fine people at the Windom School Board meeting, the bunch of us waiting for our names to be read off. I wouldn’t say that attending a school board meeting has always been a comfortable experience, nor would hearing my name read off a list always generated warm, fuzzy feelings.
Count down is on
T-minus five days until St. James area students are out of school for summer and nine days until the class of 2023 walks across the stage to accept their diploma.
Hot Dog Days
Saturday 1st street was full of people enjoying the warm weather and hot dogs while supporting local organizations. Convivencia Hispana - Watonwan were one of the many organizations cooking up hot dogs on Saturday for Hot Dog Days. Sarah Shelander
Ask a Trooper
Question: I was wondering, with the ads on television showing people driving with their hands off the steering wheel, is that legal in Minnesota if your vehicle has that capability? Answer: I believe you are asking about autonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars, which are capable of sensing their environment and operating without human involvement. Minnesota law states that every driver is responsible for becoming and remaining aware of the actual and potential hazards that exist on the highway and must use due care in operating a vehicle.
BUS DRIVERS AND THE DRIVING PUBLIC
As we come to the end of the 2022/23 school year, I want to give thanks and credit to our MEN AND WOMEN who drive school buses and vans for our bus company and to all bus drivers. With the shortage of drivers nationwide, our drivers have been very faithful and dependable to service St. James District 840. I am adding a poem penned 40 years ago by a bus driver named Stanley J. Mouser, a driver for Grisim Bus Service.
Watonwan County Libraries host performing arts classes
Homeward Bound Theatre Company to offer performing arts classes at St. James Library on Monday, June 12th, and Madelia (9:30 a.m.
Community Calendar
Tuesday: 12-1 p.m. Rotary Wednesday: 2-6 p.m. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Weekend Movie: Little Mermaid Events for the Watonwan County Library ***Please note, the Darfur Branch Library will have adjusted hours on Saturdays in May: They will be open from 12-2. They will also be closed on Saturday, June 3rd 5/25 @ 5:00-7:00 pm: Knitting & Crocheting Club in St. James All ages and abilities can come and learn how to knit and crochet with help from Tessa & Teri *This will be our last session until fall 6/1 @ 6 pm: Wooden Door Hanger Craft in St. James Adults are invited to come and create your own wooden door decoration with Racheal, from Racheal Marie Designs! Spots are limited, and while this is offered at all of our Watonwan County Libraries, we are only allowing guests to sign up for one workshop. To sign up in St. James, call 375-1278 *“This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”
Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James laboratory to undergo expansion
The laboratory space at Mayo Clinic Health System in St. James is undergoing a $185,000 expansion to accommodate molecular testing located across campus.
