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Wagner Cancer Walk and Rummage President, Arlis Kafka, was presented with an $800 donation from the Wagner American Legion Auxiliary President, Alyssa Mathis. During the 2024 Wagner Cancer Rummage, the Wagner American Legion Auxiliary had a concession stand for both the volunteers to be able to have lunch/supper as well as anyone at the rummage or in the community. The donation was from the proceeds of the Auxiliary’s concession stand. The Auxiliary is hoping to make this an annual occasion in order to be able to help and donate more to this wonderful community organization.
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At the November 21st meetings of both the Wagner American Legion Greer Post #11 and the Wagner American Legion Auxiliary Greer Unit #11 years of continuous membership milestones were awarded.
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On November 27th, 2024, the beautiful fall weather took a turn towards winter. The Wagner Rotary convened with a few absences as the fire siren blew about 11:30 and there were other absences as well. It turned out to be a relaxing meeting as we cruised right through the agenda. President Weber gave a blessing for the food and asked for guidance for all Rotarians to give generously of our time and talents in our Wagner Community.
Read moreWagner held its annual Community Thanksgiving at the Wagner Community School cafeteria this past Thursday, November 28th. The meal was cooked at Boom’s, which owner Nick Dion generously supplied for the event. Various community members met at Boom’s to prepare the turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, stuffing and coffee. After everything was cooked it was then loaded up and taken to the Wagner Community School. Many generous community members donated their time and talents by cooking, serving, bringing desserts, etc. to make this event happen smoothly. Leaders of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner were Margaret Doom and Scott Alderink. They along with Booms and WCS were instrumental in making this event such a success. Volunteers served more community members than last year, with an estimate of more than 100 people served. There was also bread, buns and pastries provided by Panera Bread and Hyvee for both the dinner and for attendees to take home. Volunteers also made sure that the men and women who were on duty and not able to celebrate with their families or attend the event were able to have a nice Thanksgiving meal. A new addition to this year’s meal was Wagner’s Young Adult Life Group had gathered blankets, hats, coats and gloves to be distributed to anyone in need at the event. There are plans to do a blanket/hat/ coat/glove drive again before Christmas, with the donations to be available at Christmas time. Funding for the annual Community Thanksgiving is given by an anonymous donor.
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This year’s National Special Education Day is being celebrated on December 2nd. This day honors the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which became a law in 1975. This law guarantees that children with disabilities have access to free and appropriate public education. IDEA requires states to provide the same access to all students regardless of their disabilities; promotes individualized education plans (IEPs); and encourages the inclusion of students with disabilities in general classrooms.
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Andes Central students participated in the Voice of Democracy by writing an essay on a patriotic theme and expressing what democracy means to them. The local VFW District 7 Post completed their judging of the essays. Commander Merritt Stegmeier, representing the VFW, awarded Madeline Derry with 1st place and Madilyn Janis with second place. Their essays will go on to the state level for judging. Congrats Madeline and Madilyn!
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