Teachers’ lessons

When I was ordained, all of my elementary school teachers, except the one who moved away after just one year in our district, were present for the occasion. So was the elementary school librarian. My mom taught in my school district for many years, so that probably accounts for the line of teachers in the photos of that day. Three of my college professors and instructors were there, too. And probably my 8th grade English teacher, though to be honest I’m not sure about her. I know she was in Hanska, many years later, when I was installed as minister at Nora Unitarian Universalist Church.

CHURCH SCHEDULES

Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507- 375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

Community Calendar

Tuesday: Rotary Club, 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. Wednesday: Sertoma 12 to 1 p.m.

Almendariz family 5th son pinned an Eagle Scout

In the Boy Scouts the highest rank a member can achieve is an Eagle Scout. Not many members achieve this ranking each year, for it takes a lot of time, energy and determination to fulfill all the requirements for the advancement.

School Fun!

Northside Elementary had their own fun last week, to celebrate the end of testing classes were able to go outside and enjoy inflatables. Sarah Bunich On Friday students at the high and middle school participated in a color triathlon.

Court Reports

Domestic Assault Ricki Francisco Fenske, Madelia, 88 days local confinement, 1 year supervised probation, $840 Junk vehicle: David Arthur Keim, Madelia, $280 Window restrictionswindshield tinted or glazed: Benjamin John Ewert, Big Lake, $130 Window tintless than 50% light transmittance: Benjamin John Ewert, Big Lake, $50; Richard Harlan Henke, Winnebago, $130 Tires extending beyond fenders: Benjamin John Ewert, Big Lake, $50 Loud muffler/ loud exhaust: Benjamin John Ewert, Big Lake, $50 License plate covers clear or colored: Elizabeth Flores, St. James, $110 Speeding: Chad Russell Gulbranson, Sioux Falls, SD, 83/65, $140;Jimenez Aguila, Plainfield, IL, 80/65, $140; Timothy Travis Otto, Westbrook, 75/65, $120; Paul John Pflueger, Red Wing, 69/55, $380; Cesar Emmanuel Rojas Trejo, North Mankato, 75/65, $120; Gonzalo Sanchez Navarro, Sioux City, IA, 68/55, $380; Albert Patrick Seckinger, Trimont, 67/55, $380; Evan Hollis Stillday, Plymouth, 79/65, $130; Tyler Dale Vaughan, Braham, 73/55, $140; Ignacia Manuel Barberena Almazan, St.

Butterfield-Odin May Students of the Month

Butterfield-Odin Elementary Students of the Month: back row (left to right) Mackenzie Hanson, Amy Perez Lopez, Brisli Lopez, and Edwin Gomez Orozco. Front row (left to right) Keyra Ambrocio Benavente, Gerardo Morales-Rodriguez, and Ian Zuniga. Tiffany Sandbo

Watonwan County Agricultural Association receives grant

Watonwan County Agricultural Association is pleased to receive a $4000 grant award from Compeer Financial. Compeer offers a County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant Program which is used to support rural areas in Compeer Financial’s territory by funding county fair organizations as they repair fairground livestock buildings, 4-H buildings, and/ or livestock judging arenas.

Third graders have juice and cookies with Mayor Sturm

Adults in St. James each month can attend Coffee with the Mayor to learn more about the city, ask questions and have a discussion. Third graders at Northside Elementary were able to have their own version of it on Thursday morning, “Juice and Cookies with the Mayor”.