Lifestyle

Saturday night of Fish Days Lake Andes held their Annual B ull-A-Rama put on by MCKAYS Rodeo Co. Wagner had two local riders in the Youth Steer Riding, John Krcil and Frank Krcil. Many community members came out to enjoy a fun evening of bull and steer riding. Photos by Barb Pechous.

Beginning June 10, families of deceased and cremated Veterans can apply to receive commemorative plaques or urns from VA if they do not want to inter their loved ones in a VA National Cemetery or receive a government-furnished headstone, marker or medallion for placement in any cemetery.

The Sweet Clover 4-H club met March 3 at 6 p.m. The Wolf family hosted. President Maddy called the meeting to order. Flag Pledges were led by Lucy and Josie Schloss. Roll call topic was "What's your favorite pop?" and 12 members were present. The secretary's report was given by Whitley Wolf.

10 Years Ago – 2014 Reverend Dan Brandt was the keynote speaker at the Avon Memorial Day Program. Qualifiers for the girls’ state track are Heidi Cap, Kacie Mudder, Clara Beck, Lauren Sees, Amanda Reiff, Chesney Nagel, Cheylee Nagel.

The Ihanktonwan Nation Community Service Awards were created by the Yankton Sioux Tribe as an annual recognition to honor person(s)/ groups who make significant contributions to the Yankton Sioux Tribe memberships. This service award is given in memory of Richard Leasure.

President Becky Brunsing welcomed thirteen Rotary members to the May 22nd meeting at Noon. There were no guests present except for the program so she called upon Rotarian/Pastor Bill Herrmann to lead the members in prayer.

This week I want to remind veterans that you could be compensated for service-connected disabilities or diseases and that these disabilities and diseases do not always have to be directly related to military service.

David Woods has been a volunteer firefighter for the Wagner Volunteer Fire Department for the past 11 years. Woods is the current Assistant Chief for the department. This time next year, Woods will be chief of the department.

Wagner Community Memorial Hospital- Avera Auxiliary held their monthly meeting May 22 with eight members present. President Pearl Weber called the meeting to order and members read the Auxiliary Prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

American Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting May 16th. Commander Rados thanked the cooks for the delicious meal. Tonya Urquieta was present representing the Older Adult Resource Network program.