Come have a ‘Crazy’ fun time and help defeat ALS at Crazy Bingo

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable terminal disease. Upon diagnosis, the typical ALS patient’s life expectancy is 2-5 years. Corinee Brown was diagnosed in October of 2009 and passed away August 27, 2015. Her brave battle with this disease was an inspiration to those who knew her. The only thing she could do to fight back was to join the ALS Walk movement. To continue the fight Corinee’s husband Bill Brown along with their friends hosts Crazy Bingo to Defeat ALS.

Great Reason For a Difficult Change

Certainly, the familiar is comfortable. Even unsavory circumstances can grow to be accepted and perhaps chosen in favor of the unknown.

Ask a Trooper

Question: Do I need an oversize or wideload permit to haul a boat lift that is over 9 feet wide to my cabin? Answer: You would need to obtain a permit because the width is over 8 feet 6 inches. Hauling oversized items without a permit or escorts (if required) can be dangerous and is illegal.

SCOTT ANTHONY HARBITZ

Scott Anthony Harbitz was born on October 17, 1958, in St. James. Although he lived in Butterfield for a short time, the remainder of his life was lived in St. James. He passed away at home on March 22, 2023, at age 64, after an extended illness. Scott completed vocational training for meat processing as well as commercial driver’s license school. His long-haul trucking career took him coast to coast for many years. His favorite truck was a Peterbilt 179. His hobbies included hunting, observing nature, following his beloved Vikings, telling tall tales, and sharing humor. He is survived by daughter Amanda Lunz and granddaughter Christyana of Windom; sisters Gayle Diggins of St. Paul, Carol Gaskill of Monument, Colo., and Bonnie Cote of Trail; brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, many cousins, and lots of friends. He will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Life is being planned for July 8. Details to be shared as we get closer to the date. May he rest in peace.

DARLENE LAVONNE ARTNER

Darlene LaVonne Artner, 96, of St. James died on March 30, 2023, at her home.

B-O school board approves Blankenship as Superintendent

At the Butterfield- Odin School Board meeting on March 27, the board approved the hiring of Principal Dan Blankenship as Butterfield-Odin’s new superintendent. Superintendent Steve Thomas announced his retirement earlier this year, with his official retirement date being approved during the meeting as well. Thomas will end his era as Butterfield- Odin’s superintendent on June 30, 2023. In his year’s of being Butterfield Superintedent Thomas has worked on improving the school district’s financial condition and an increase in enrollment the school is good shape. Thomas has every belief that Blankenship will continue moving the school in a positive direction after he leaves.

SKYWARN training coming to Watonwan County

A partnership between Watonwan County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service is bringing a SKYWARN trainings to Watonwan County. The SKYWARN training is a two-hour course that is free of charge to the public. The training will take place on April 12th, 2023. Anyone is encouraged to attend.

CHURCH SCHEDULES

Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.

Moved by the story of Easter

As the Outreach Pastor at Crossroads Church, I get the honor of hosting the community Easter Egg Hunt that the church puts on. It’s a fabulous time for the kids. Upon the “Ready, Set, GO” they collect eggs faster than what seems humanly possible. Then the kids and their adults return to the church for a quick story time. This is my favorite part. Although, we do a super fun and adorable Cakewalk afterward, a fun activity I’ve cherished for the past 16 years, and even though there are tons of games and prizes to be had… I still consider that story time my all-time favorite.