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It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, yet I have never written a prescription for a funny movie, or a television comedy show, and I have no clowns or rubber chickens in my office. On the contrary, doctors are often expected to be serious and professional. Perhaps we are missing a great opportunity to help heal. What if more doctors were like Dr. Patch Adams, who is known by the medical community for his quest to inject humor and laughter into the treatment of patients?
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Using money to make money, at least with traditional methods such as bonds, CD’s, treasury notes, interest paid by banks, and the stock market is difficult today as our dollar’s buying power is slipping faster than today’s interest rates pay. What about firearms as an investment? The May 2021 issue of Guns & Ammo magazine featured two articles, “Golden Opportunities” by Robert W. Hunnicutt, and “Hard Assets” by Keith Wood, that have made me think about guns as practical investments.
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On Monday, July 26 the Wagner Cub Scouts in partnership with the city of Wagner and Kirwan Design and Landscaping planted a tree at Wagner Lake in memory of Cub Scout Leader and friend, Corey Irwin. Both the Cub Scouts and family members were present to assist in planting the tree. The Cub Scouts will be watering the tree daily and watching it grow tall and strong.
Read morePIERRE - At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed Saturday, August 7 as "Purple Heart Recognition Day," calling on all South Dakotans to honor those men and women who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal.
Read more“Together we unite and hope for a cure” is the theme of the 14th annual Wagner Cancer Walk. The annual Walk is back after a scaled down version last year because of the pandemic.
Read moreThe LifeServe Blood Center blood drive held in Wagner on Monday, July 26 had a fantastic turn-out! 43 donors registered and 46 units of life saving blood was donated. Thank you to everyone that came out to help boost the LOCAL blood supply! The units donated at the blood drive can help save up to 138 lives! There were several milestone donors who are listed below and a special thanks to Marlene Stone, Joan Novak, the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary and the Wagner Fire Hall for sponsoring and hosting the blood drive.
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President Bryan Slaba asked the Wagner Rotary Club members to come to attention for the weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 28 . There was one guest present who was introduced by Rotarian Ken Cotton. He was Curt Kaberna, longtime resident, and farmer of the Wagner Community.
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