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More than 500 Vietnam veterans, including one from South Dakota, will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In Memory Program in 2022. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. VVMF believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. The In Memory program enables the families and friends of those who came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized.
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A sweet baby boy, Ryder Richard Beeson, was born to Sarah and Josh Beeson on May 18th at Faith Regional in Norfolk, NE weighing 7 lbs 6 oz. The proud grandparents' are Cletus and Julie Wiechmann of Wagner and Terry and Belinda Beeson of Dante. Great-grandparents' are Richard and Dorothy Andersh of Wagner and Lois Raysby of Sioux Falls.
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Wagner Rotary met on Wednesday, June 15th with President Bryan Slaba back in the saddle again. Rotarian/Pastor Laurie Kidd led us once again in prayer asking for protection for all those who have no shelter from our heat wave that is coming. Thanks was given for our food and fellowship. Laurie asked the members to pick out the songs for the day. “Smile” and “Stodola Pumpa” were chosen.
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The 10U girls take a break to cool down in between games during the 100 degree heat. The girls beat Springfield in both games on Monday, June 13. The 10U Tourney will be held on June 27 and 28. Photo by Nikki Fathke.
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Pictured above, Sarah Swier and Kimberly Tolsma made it to Honolulu, Hawaii for their Honors Choir Trip. Watch for an upcoming story coming soon. Submitted photo.
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Avon High School is happy to announce the 2022-2023 Homecoming Candidates. Candidates in the picture:
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The Summer Reading Program kicked off on Monday, June 6 at the library. The theme for the week was "Oceans of Possibilities". They had a huge turnout with 58 young children and 20 older kids and adults. Mary Lukkes was the guest reader. The next Reading Programs will be held on Monday, July 11th and 25th for PK-6th grade from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join in for story time, games, crafts, games and snacks. Courtesy photos.
Read moreBon Homme County 4-H horse members will be participating in the 2022 Bon Homme & Charles Mix County Horse Show at the 7-N Horse Arena in Springfield on Tuesday, June 28th.
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