Butterfield-Odin Students of the Month

Elementary Students of the Month: back row left to right: David Perez Ambrocio, Marcos Rodriguez, Makinley Hall, Keyra Ambrocio Benavente. Front row left to right: Brianna Loewen, Christian Garcia-Miranda, and Axel Perez Lopez. Tiffany Sandbo

Mayor’s Message

First of all, I would like to thank our long time mayor, Gary Sturm, for all the help and advice he has shared with me during the mayoral transition of St. James. He has given much needed advice to start my term and look forward to helping our residents in the coming years. The city staff, council members and community have also been great to work with as we begin this new era in St. James.

Toro donates mower to Butterfield Summer Sizzler

Summer is not yet here but that does not mean people are not thinking about the Butterfield Summer Sizzler. One company was recently, Toro made a donation to the Sizzler last week. They donated a 72” 6000 Series Mower.

Ask a Trooper

Question: I was wondering if you are stopped at a stop light in the left turn lane and an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens come in behind you (either in the turn lane or the lane to your right), what is the proper procedure? Thank you!

It takes many to get work done

Before I start my column this week, I want to state a correction from last week’s paper. There was a miscommunication with the last name of Odin State Bank’s new president, Steve Syverson.

BONNIE MAE KUEKER

Bonnie Mae Kueker of Truman, formerly of Butterfield, passed away on February 12, 2023, at Heartland Senior Living in Truman. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

GWENICE FINSTAD

Gwenice Finstad, 84, of St. James, formerly of Springfield, died on February 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Who’s a real life angel you know? Nominate them today!

Angels Among Us are the people in our community who work to touch lives, help the less fortunate, make a difference for others. We all know someone that describes. An Angel. And we want to work with you and the community to recognize their efforts.