Butterfield-Odin FFA recognized as a newly chartered chapter at the State Convention
Butterfield-Odin FFA was a part of the sea of blue at the University of Minnesota for the annual State FFA Convention. Chapter members who attended took an active role in the chapter’s visit to the convention.
Folksinger/Songwriter Patty Kakac visits Butterfield
Folksinger/songwriter Patty Kakac spent the day Monday and Tuesday in Butterfield. She started her visit out in Rosine Hermodson-Olsen’s music classes.
Climate Smart St. James has been busy discussing projects and ideas
Following a discussion of bottled water vs reusable water bottles at its last meeting, the Climate Smart St. James members committed themselves to considering ways to personally reduce their use of bottled water, as well as advocating for more water fountains and reusable water bottle filling stations within the community.
May is Mental Health Month
In my column last week you all heard about the issues I was having over the weekend. Update for you all our basement is no longer flooded, we needed a new sump pump, and my voice is back. Mixed emotions about my car though it is in the shop still being looked over, Dillon has been talking with the mechanic about what is happening so fingers crossed it all gets figured out.
You May or May Not Like it But May is Here
After what has seemed like a never-ending winter, the month of May is finally upon us and with it, hope to truly believe in a spring and possible summer. A full slate of designated days are off and running with May Day, along with Lei Day in Hawaii, on the 1st, followed by Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day, National Maritime Day, Victoria Day in Canada, and Memorial Day.
ROSE LUDVIGSON
Rose Ludvigson, 93, of St. James, formerly of Trum an, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022.
St. James FFA Named SuperIor Chapter at Convention
April 23-25 the blue sea invaded the University of Minnesota for the annual State FFA Convention and St James FFA was present for the action. They were extremely successful so lets recap all of their awards and accomplishments.
St. James Community gathers to support Don Mackey
A benefit for Don Mackey was held on April 29, 2023, all I can say is WOW! The amazing support of his community, friends, and family was like no other! Don has reached so many and truly has the best support, you could see and feel this at his benefit.
Good News When We Need It the Most
We all love to hear good news. I suppose there is never really a bad time to receive some exciting news. However, there are those times in our lives, when we really need to hear some good news. It doesn’t even have to be life changing news. Maybe it is the kid who is intensely watching the morning news during the winter just waiting for the announcement to come across the screen that there is going to be a snow day. It doesn’t have to always be good news that only affects us. Maybe it’s rejoicing with a family member who announces that they are going to have a baby. When life gets us down and stress and deadlines begin to mount, it’s at those times when we really feel like we need some good news.