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The director of one of the largest non-profit social service agencies in South Dakota was the subject of a recent federal sexual harassment investigation that resulted in a $320,000 payment to several former female employees.
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Visitation for Alphonse Gerken, 65, of Wagner began Wednesday afternoon, January 25 and continued until 12 noon on Friday at the American Legion Hall in Wagner. He was cremat-ed following his visitation. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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HALF-TIME ENTERTAINMENT BY THE LITTLE PIRATES CHEER CAMP
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The Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Avera sponsored a 12th annual 8th Grade Career Fair on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Wagner National Guard Armory. Partnering with the South Dakota Department of Health, the event also included “Camp Med Lanes”, which featured several different healthcare career choices. The event was coordinated by hospital employee, Connie Kaufman, BSN.
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The one-act play called “Selfie” written by Bradley HaywarddonebytheAvondrama department, recently went to a regional competition in Mitchell where they competed against four other schools in hopes to make it to state. The other plays were “When Bad ThingsHappentoGoodActors” by Mt. Vernon, “The Internet is Distract”- “Oh Look a Kitten” by Ethan, “Bad Dates” by Kimball,and“AlltheBases”by Armour.AvonManagedtotake first place with Ethan coming in second, Kimball coming in third, Mt. Vernon coming in fourth, and Armour coming in last. This means that Avon andEthanwillbemovingonto the state competition happening February second through February fourth. Avon will be performing at 9:45 am on the second and the awards ceremony will be held at 6:30 pm on the fourth if anyone would like to go watch their amazing performance.
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On Friday, January 27, the AvonHighSchoolstudentshad theirannualtriptoYanktonfor theirbowlingparty. Eachyear, the high school students earn thisincentiveandenjoytheday withbowling,videogamesand dining at Pizza Ranch.
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