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American Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on July 21st, 2022 at the Post Home with 26 members in attendance. Commander Rados introduced John Crisman, who presented a very interesting story about his relative, Tony Skorpik. Skorpik was a WWII veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. He was shot down over Austria and was held as a prisoner of war for 10 months. Commander Rados thanked John for sharing his story and also thanked the cooks for the outstanding meal. Commander Clayton Rados then called the members to attention. Chaplain Donald Kotab gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members. Commander Rados then called the meeting to order.
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The Tabor Legion Baseball team with a 19-7 record headed into Region play against Mt Vernon/Plankinton Corsica-Stickney on Tuesday, July 19 in Menno. Tabor was on the bottom side of a final 11-8 score, but battled their way back defeating Scotland Menno 11-10, Parkston 10- 6; and MVP Corsica-Stickney 10-1. Saturday’s championship action had the Tabor team facing Platte Geddes and taking control of that game in a 14-0 score. Tabor would again take on Platte Geddes, but a homerun with one on base in the bottom of the 7th put them on the downside of a final 4-2 score. Members of the team include (L-R) Nolan Dvorak, Dustin Honomichl, and Nolan Carda, all from Wagner.
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On Monday, July 18, Wagner’s 16U teener team traveled north of I-90 into McCook County to take on the Salem Cubs. This was a pitcher’s duel as Carter Cournoyer for Wagner and Carter Randall for the Cubs made quick work of most batters. Unfortunately for Wagner, Salem ended up with a bit more offense as they would come out on top by a score of 2-1.
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Dante held their 6th Annual Pickup and Tractor/Semi Pull on Sunday, July 24th. Several locals competed and came out to watch. Photos by Barb Pechous.
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Kim T. Kocmick, age 57 of Sioux Falls passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Sanford USD Medical Center. A Funeral Service for Kim and Memorial Services for her son, Shane Dulaney was Monday, July 25, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls. Visit www.georgeboom.com for an online guestbook.
Read moreLocal physicians refer to summer as trauma season. The need for blood donations rises during the summer months due to increased travel and summertime accidents. LifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier to over 130 hospitals in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood immediately during the summer season. Please schedule your appointment for the upcoming community blood drive by visiting www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.
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With COVID raising its ugly head again, we would like to remind you we have FREE COVID tests available for pick up at the library. If you cannot come to the library we may be able to deliver the tests to you. Call the library at 605 487-7524 for more information.
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