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Tuesday, June 14 Avon’s 18U Softball Team traveled to Menno for a doubleheader. In game one Avon got out to an early lead and held Menno down the stretch for a 6-3 victory. Avon was led at the plate by Katie Gretschmann who had 2 hits, hit by pitch twice, a stolen base, 2 runs scored, and a RBI. Other hitters for Avon included Sam Brodeen, Macy Voigt, Karlie DeVries, and Paityn Radack all with singles and Emma Yost added a double. Lydia Yost pitched a complete game for Avon, striking out 13 and walking 1 batter.
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Wagner Rotary met on Wednesday, June 15th with President Bryan Slaba back in the saddle again. Rotarian/Pastor Laurie Kidd led us once again in prayer asking for protection for all those who have no shelter from our heat wave that is coming. Thanks was given for our food and fellowship. Laurie asked the members to pick out the songs for the day. “Smile” and “Stodola Pumpa” were chosen.
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A sweet baby boy, Ryder Richard Beeson, was born to Sarah and Josh Beeson on May 18th at Faith Regional in Norfolk, NE weighing 7 lbs 6 oz. The proud grandparents' are Cletus and Julie Wiechmann of Wagner and Terry and Belinda Beeson of Dante. Great-grandparents' are Richard and Dorothy Andersh of Wagner and Lois Raysby of Sioux Falls.
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USD came in to do a satellite camp June 13-14. The girls worked hard and learned some new things! Looking forward to the fall! Courtesy Photo.
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Wagner Labor Day committee joined in the annual Czech days parade in Tabor on Friday. Photo by Scott Pechous
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One hundred twenty-five years! Where in the world can you find a church that has grown in faith, fellowship, friendship, and family for 125 years. Halfway between Wagner and Lake Andes on Highway 281. East Lake Andes Lutheran Church celebrated their 125th year of ministry on Sunday, June 12, 2022 with a worship service in the church and a catered meal following outside. Pastor Tom who has been the permanent pastor since August 2020, was joined in leading worship and praise by Gary Maas (former pastor 2005-2013), Bill VanGerpen (former pastor 2008- ) and Brad Veurink (former pastor from 2005-2020).
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