Wagner Area Growth is excited to announce that Michele Juffer has accepted the position as the new Economic Developer for the Wagner community. She started in the position on March 8, 2021, and while she is part-time in this position, Juffer comes into the role with big goals and high hopes. “I look forward to being of service and seeing our wonderful community thrive,” she said.
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The Wagner Red Raiders traveled to Salem on Tuesday to take on Sioux Valley in the SoDak 16. The Red Raiders came out hot shooting the ball well from 3 and taking an early lead. The Cossacks fought back and took an 18-14 lead into the second period. Sioux Valley made 7 three point baskets in the second period and took a commanding 43-24 lead into half time. The Cossacks continued to shoot the ball well in the second half and defeated Wagner 79-49. The Red Raiders were led by Toby Zephier who had 13 points and 3 assists. Alex Cournoyer added 10 points and 6 rebounds, Dustin Honomichl scored 7 points and had 4 rebounds, Simon Freier scored 6 points, Nolan Carda added 5, Jaden Peters, Marcus Zephier, Chris Nelson and Matt Link all scored 2. Wagner finished the season 11-11.
Read moreThe Bon Homme Community Choir is making final preparations for the 2021 Easter Cantata Performances. This year’s cantata is comprised of songs from past cantatas and new contemporary music. Our message is that of “Hope”. In the midst of our struggles and the storms of life, we will overcome. We can have Triumphant Hope, Open our eyes and see the relief... the Victory...the HOPE, that in the end, God does indeed win. Hallelujah, He is Risen.
Read moreRumors have been around for quite some time in the Wagner area about some special event, but the rumors are no longer needed as we now know that the 605 Unity J.A.M. is ready to be announced to the public. You may wonder, what “605 Unity J.A.M.” is.
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Jackie Bird visited Andes Central School Wednesday, March 10, to perform for students. Her performance included hoop dancing, singing songs, and played her guitar. She explained the significance and meanings of the four directions, the hawk, and the eagle. Jackie also showed students a few pieces of her mother's art work. Courtesy photos.
Read moreThe Lake Andes Public Library has been gifted a Human Genetics Film Kit from the U.S. National Library of Medicine. These DVDS available for check out from the library. I will review two of the DVDs this week and the remaining two next week.
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Pictured L-R: Abigail Svatos, Riata Bultje, Emery Bultje, and Seth Stluka of Andes Central FFA competed in the Livestock & Horse Judging in Kimball for the Brule County Invite with the following results: Riata Bultje-9th place-Horse Judging, Emery Bultje-33rd place-Horse Judging, Seth Stluka-38th place-Horse Judging, Andes Central took 8th place as a team for Horse Judging, Abigail Svatos-22nd place-Livestock Judging. Great job representing Andes Central FFA. Courtesy photo
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Back row from L to R - Chuck Zacharias, Noah Watchorn, Gage Bares. Lincoln Thury, Landon Thury, Caleb Wallinga, Cody Soukup, Trenton Soukup, Troy Soukup. Middle row - Pierce Jonkers, Jake Namminga, Haleigh Tjeerdsma, Lexi Vanderlei, Jaclynn Lane, Charli Paulson. Front row - Kristen Namminga, Natalie Zacharias, Megan Soukup. Courtesy photo. Go to page 6 to see more photos.
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