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Wagner Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Konspiracy Cosplay in recognition of their new location and improvements. Courtesy Photo
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The remaining members of the class of 22 members were together for their 75th anniversary graduation from WHS on June 25. As far as we know, we are the only three left and try to get together when we can.
Read moreThe annual Uecker picnic was held on June 27 at the Wagner City Park. With this being the 100 Anniversary of the event, there was a nice crowd of descendents of Charles and Louise Uecker. They had seven children: William, Mabel Thaler, Pearl Jerke, Lonnie, Harry, Melvin and LaVerne. They were blessed with 33 grandchildren, 24 of them still living. Seventeen attended the picnic.
Read moreMatthew 11:28-30 "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (KJV)
Read moreLifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier of blood to Avera – Wagner Community Memorial Hospital, is asking community members to give blood to help patients this summer. Travel, outdoor fun, boating, and fireworks can all lead to an increase in traumas in local emergency rooms. Many of these patients will require blood transfusions as part of their treatment or recovery. To ensure blood is available for the predicted increased need, please give blood at an upcoming area blood drive:
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Examples of accelerating scientific progress abound in human history. Mendel’s experiments with plants demonstrated inheritance in the mid-1800s. Over the next 100 years, researchers across the world built upon each other’s discoveries, until Watson, Crick, and Franklin finally identified the structure of DNA. The human genome project was launched nearly 40 years later, and within 15 years, the entire human genome had been mapped.
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President Bryan Slaba convened the Rotary Club last Wednesday, July 14th with three Rotarians absent. There were no guests, so Pastor Laurie offered up thanksgiving for the rain, the fellowship, and asked for guidance for all members as we go about serving our Wagner Community.
Read moreThe Summer Programming at the Library concludes on July 20, but the Summer Reading program will continue through Friday, August 13th when the Library will host a pizza party for all children who participated this summer and for those who have read books throughout the summer. Every child who read a book will have the chance to pick out a free book for each book read and every child will leave with a book of their own. Brag tags, poster stickers,pencils and fun filled activity books will also be given to all who participate.
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