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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church celebrated Senior Mass on Sunday, May 8. From left: Jessica Kocer, Myles Kokes, Olivia Breen, and Paige Anderson.
Read moreThe 2022 Ellsworth Air & Space Show will be May 14 & 15. Leading up to the event, South Dakotans in seven locations will have a chance to see a piece of aviation history. The Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition is hosting a tour called “RAID’22,” named as a homage to the two South Dakotans who took part in the famous “Doolittle Raid” of 1942 and Ellsworth Air Force Bases’ military lineage connected to the Doo-little Raiders. The RAID’22 will fly into the airports of Sioux Falls, Brookings, Aberdeen, Chamberlain, Pierre, Rosebud, and Rapid City on May 10 through 13.
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Friday, May 13, 2022, will be a busy day for the Class of 2022. They will start the day by setting up and practicing for graduation that will be held the following day, May 14, 2022. The seniors will then take time for their last walk through the halls of Wagner Community School. The walk will weave through the ELC, Elementary, Middle School, and High School halls.
Read moreWagner Community School will hold a Feather Ceremony on May 13, 2022, at 5:30 pm in the auxiliary gym. The Feather Ceremony is a symbol of hope that the students will soar toward a brighter tomorrow and rewarding future: for themselves, their community, and their tribe. Wambdi- Eagle, is held in high respects by the Dakota/Lakota/Nakota people. It is said that we use him to carry messages to our creator because he flies so high. The eagle is held in high admirations and to earn a feather is a high honor. The tying of the feathers by a family member of a graduate is a key part to the ceremony. The feather ceremony is a tradition passed down through the years. The tradition has withstood time and all the hardships that Native American people have endured.
Read moreLarry and Sharon Kozel enjoyed celebrating the graduation of their granddaughter, Abby Freier from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Saturday at a Luncheon held in her honor at Minerva's in Yankton. Others attending were Mark, Julie and Simon Freier of Pickstown; Rich and Barb Quartier of Sioux Falls; Bridgette Muller, Kaydence and Kyzleigh Metzger.
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Dante celebrated First Holy Communion at Mass on Sunday May 8. There was a luncheon following in their honor.
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The Zion Youth group would like to give a HUGE thank you for the amazing turn out for our spaghetti supper and bingo night! The prizes/cash that was donated by the businesses is greatly appreciated! We will be using the money we raised for our National Youth Gathering in Houston TX July 9-13th.
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Bon Homme County Izaak Walton League Chapter Member Nolan Johnson (left) is presented the Judge John W Tobin Chapter Volunteer Award from BH Co IWLA Chapter President Randy Milne (right). Nolan has been a member of the Chapter for 35 years. Nolan is the treasurer for the Chapter. His dedication to the Chapter speaks to both his strength and quality of character.
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