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One of this week’s WCS Senior spotlight highlights Jhett Breen. He is the son of Pat and Becky Breen. During his years at WCS, Jhett has been involved in many extra-curricular activities including band (three years), track (four years), wrestling (four years), football (four years), and chorus (four years).
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The Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Avera sponsored a 13th annual 8th Grade Career Fair on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Wagner National Guard Armory. Partnering with the South Dakota Department of Health, the event also included “Camp Med Lanes”, which featured several different healthcare career choices. The event was coordinated by hospital employee, Connie Kaufman, BSN, RN and hosted by Kelly Soulek, BSN, RN.
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There’s just something about the turn of the calendar that causes us all to pause and reflect a bit about the year that was – it’s victories andfailures–anddream abouttheonethatistocome. Each January, I spend time thinking about the big moments inmypersonallife(in 2023,theseincludedacareer change, and the growth of our family with the addition ofason-in-lawandtwomore grandchildren), as well as in my financial and professional life. I think this is a good practice for farmers and ranchers, too.
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Let’stalkmyassignedcommittees. InCommerceandEnergy Committee we see a wide variety of topics ranging from professional licensing, business requirements,insurance, tobacco, alcohol, gambling to my personal favorite the many forms of energy…. It’s safe to say we all appreciated heat this time of year. Every topic we see is different. This week we discussed and debated autonomous vehicles. I supported HB 1095 an act to establish provisions for the operation of automated motor vehicles. Currently, there are norestrictionsinplaceforautonomous vehicles in South Dakota and whether you or I support them or not they need regulation. HB 1095 sets a foundation for the operation of autonomous vehicles.
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Lori Bouza has been a resident of Wagner for the past 39 years. She has been a part of the Wagner community since 1985 when she took her first teaching position as an elementary teacher at the Wagner Community School. After having just graduated from the University of South Dakota with an elementary and special education degree, she had heard through friends Pam and Marge Weber that there was an opening at the Wagner school for an elementary teaching position. Lori was hired two weeks before the school year began. What was only supposed to be a one-year teaching job turned into a 34-year career for Lori.
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Wicked Hair and Fashion Co. in Lake Andes is owned and operated by Samantha Frederick. Samantha has owned and operated the salon for just shy of 11 years. Wicked Hair and Fashion Co. has been in its main street location (357 E Main St) for the past seven years.
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Avon Drama Club competed in the Region One Act Play competition Wednesday, January 17th in Mitchell. They secured 2nd place with their performance of “Booby Trap” and advance on to the State One Act Festival which will be held in Brandon Valley February 1st-3rd. They performed a matinee Sunday, January 21st for the community. Those earning a Superior Acting Award from the region competition were Noah Watchorn, Caleb Wallinga and Kate Swier.
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