Sodeman’s Epic Scoring Effort Fuels Win Over Eagles

The Maple River Eagles came to the St. James High School Event Center with hopes to continue a winning streak but the Saints had other plans, posting a 78-70 nonconference decision. Taylor Sodeman moved to another level offensively during the contest and her 37 points marked the 4th highest total in St. James GBB history.

Team Effort Pushes Host New Ulm to Final Minute in Girls Basketball

St. James faced a big task against the 11-3 New Ulm Eagles on Monday, January 16th, and proved more than capable, fighting to stay within a shot with a minute to go in a 83-73 Big South Conference game. All five starters hit double figures in the scoring column for the Saints, now 7-5 on the season..

Quiet Beginnings Don’t Rule Out Chance to Make Noise Later

“Turned out far better than anybody expected” is a thought-provoking way to introduce yourself. Teaching positions include school districts knocking on the Canadian border to recent jobs uncomfortably close to the Iowa stateline, a staple as a newcomer is unsolicited judgements about students.

Community Calendar

Tuesday: 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. Sertoma Events for the Watonwan County Library 1/20 Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Madelia Branch Library - Kids can drop their stuffed animal off any time during the day on Friday. Their animal will sleepover at the library! Kids can then pick their animal up Saturday morning.

Gary Missling

Gary Missling, 80, of St. James died on January 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary’s in Rochester. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. The clergy will be Rev. Mandy France. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, in St. James at a later date. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. On April 13, 1942, Gary Willis was born to Willis and Ardath (Falknor) Missling in Mankato. Gary was a farm boy through and through raising sheep and rabbits near Good Thunder. He attended St. John Lutheran School in Good Thunder and completed his education in Mapleton, graduating in 1960. On May 20, 1955, he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John Lutheran Church. He answered Uncle Sam’s call into the military on February 25, 1964. He was stationed in Fort Lewis, Wash. with the Military Police Division of the Army and was honorably discharged on February 25, 1966. Following his release from his military obligation, he was employed by Scientific Computers in Minneapolis.

Bob Sandmeyer

Bob Sandmeyer, 89, of St. James died on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home.

Rewired

You probably know that the reason the Bible is relevant after all these years – the reason people find it relevant, anyway, even if you yourself don’t – is that human beings haven’t really changed too much in the course of the last few millenia. We’re still capable of moments of great kindness and warmth, and we’re still capable of tremendous acts of hatred and evil. It’s just the human condition.

CHURCH SCHEDULES

Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Fellowship Butterfield Community Bible Church Pastor Tim Hall 507-621-1546, 100 Chapman Ave., Butterfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.