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Olivia Breen a senior at Wagner Community School was selected to serve as a legislative page in the state capitol from January 10-22. Breen was able to sit in on committee meetings and tour the top of the capitol building. Her duties as page were as assigned daily when legislative team members needed secretarial services. Olivia says overall, it was an amazing experience, and it opened my eyes to how important government is in this country. Breen is planning to pursue a Political Science degree from SDSU and with the hope of becoming a lawyer or even possibly a Senator someday. Breen is also planning on returning next year as an intern and reconnecting with the people she met during her time in Pierre. The Legislative Page Program is a great way to get kids involved in state government, regardless of what occupation they plan on pursuing.
Read moreThe LifeServe Blood Center blood drive held in Wagner on Monday, January 24th had a fantastic turn-out! 46 donors registered and 50 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 150 lives! There were several milestone donors, who are listed below and a special thanks to the Wagner Ladies Hospital Auxiliary and Wagner Fire Department for sponsoring and hosting the blood drive.
Read moreKathryn Doom was selected as the winner of the South Dakota VFW Voice of Democracy contest. Winners of the Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen and Teacher of the Year awards were announced at the Winter Legislative Conference, which was held in Ft. Pierre, on January 30.
Read moreEach year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary, middle, and high school teachers to participate in the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher program. This year, VFW Post 7319 nominated Middle School Teacher Mieke Slaba.
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The Wagner Community Memorial Hospital - Avera Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on January 26, 2022 with ten members present. President Pearl W. called the meeting to order and members read the auxiliary prayer.
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Betsy and I just finished our elk meatloaf dinner. On the average, wild game will probably grace our table three times a week. Betsy is a great cook, but not what I’d call a gourmet chef. There’s nothing fancy about our “fat of the land” meals. I am often amused by the detailed recipes I find for wild game, venison in particular, in my hunting magazines and on TV outdoor channels. It’s almost like they are trying to disguise what is being served. I hope I don’t bore you by telling you how we do it.
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Did the groundhog see his shadow this year? Every year on February 2, people gather in the small town of Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania to observe the annual Groundhog Day ceremony. If the groundhog does see his shadow, he may retreat to his den and winter will last another six weeks. If he does not see his shadow, spring may arrive early.
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