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The Dwight D. Wood American Legion Post 132 of Springfield hosted members of other Veterans Service Organizations (VSO’s) from Bon Homme County at the Tracy Hornstra farm as part of the Post 132 regular meeting Tuesday evening, September 28. Legion members and their spouses from all five towns in Bon Homme County attended the meeting as well as members of the American Legion Auxiliary. A nice meal was provided by Post 132 for all in attendance.
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No one is really sure who released the first pheasants in South Dakota, but the city of Redfield certainly has to be given credit for the first successful release. That was in 1908. A Sturgis newspaper account notes that around 1900 the first birds were put out in Meade County, and nothing further was written about that particular release.
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Imagine yourself in a blizzard so thick and cold and blinding that you could not see your hands right in front of you. Such blizzards were common 150 years ago on the upper great plains. Without much for houses and trees, the wind blew the snow with such force that the little ice crystals were more like little knives making it hard to keep one’s eyes open even if there was something to see. Thus, to get safely from the house to the barn, farmers often hung a rope between the two, to not get lost. It was literally a lifeline. Otherwise, one wrong turn and perhaps nothing would stop you from wandering across the frozen prairie.
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The 2021 Homecoming King and Queen are Quinn Ashes and Olivia Tiger. Left to Right; Keeva Weddell, Baylee Johnson, Addison Deurmier, Olivia Tiger, Quinn Ashes, Apollo Weddell, Brock Archambeau and Mason Olson. Homecoming continued on page 8. Photos by Darci Bultje.
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Retirement did not mean slowing down for Gretchen Esplund, a former doctor turned shop owner of the creative and fun business in Wagner, called Konspiracy Cosplay. The shop offers sewing services, and sells a variety of amazing pieces ranging from renaissance costumes to hand bags to plush items to pillows, blankets, hats, and more. The shop is also affiliated with Jim’s Formal Wear. It is a family affair, as Esplund is a mother of four and runs the business with her two oldest children.
Read moreNative American Day will be observed in South Dakota this year on Oct. 11th. The second Monday in October was known as Columbus Day until 1989, when the SD Legislature created Native American Day on the 2nd Monday in October.
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President Elect Becky Brunsing called the Wagner Rotary Club to order on Wednesday, September 29th. The ringing of the bell was an incredibly soft touch which Assistant Sergeant at Arms Jeff Doom quickly remedied by grabbing the gavel and giving the bell a loud hit. Rotarians bowed their heads in prayer as Pastor Laurie Kidd gave thanks for all the people in our lives, past and present, and asked for guidance in our relationships in the community.
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