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The City of Wagner held a special council meeting on Tuesday, June 25th at 5:30 p.m. As one walked into the meeting as either a participant or simply an attendee, he or she must sign in and then are given the option if they would like to speak to be put on the list for the public comment part of the meeting. Looking around the room before the meeting started every chair was taken and it was standing room only. The meeting began by being called to order by Mayor, Tammy Thornton, followed by those in attendance being told that this city council meeting was being videotaped. Then everyone in the room stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance in unison, before being seated. Mayor Thornton then proceeded to ask the city council if there was anyone who had a conflict of interest with anything on the day’s agenda. With no one having a conflict, she then asked for a motion to approve the agenda for the current meeting. After being unanimously approved by those on the board in attendance, the mayor then opened the floor for public comment.
Read moreOn Wednesday, June 19, Wagner’s Post 7319 VFW 14U and 16U teeners hosted Parkston. The 14U team struggled to hit and field the ball in this contest as they would fall to the visitors by a score of 12-0. Colton Zephier started on the mound and gave up eight runs, five earned, on seven hits and two walks while striking out two in three innings of work. Landon Ronfeldt came on to pitch the final two frames. He did a nice job of filling up the strike zone but he was also plagued by some porous Wagner defense as all four runs allowed were unearned. He allowed two hits while walking one and hitting two Parkston batters.
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On Monday, June 24, the Post 7319 teeners traveled to Canova for a couple of games on the diamond.
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This past week, Charles-Mix County was hit hard with constant rain to the tune of 8 – 12 inches. This caused many areas to flood, especially any area that was home to Choteau Creek. According to Charles-Mix County Emergency Management/Disaster Manager, Miko Kotab, area residents should still be cautious and avoid any roads along Choteau Creek as there is still running water over roads and flooded areas. North of Lake Andes between Geddes and Lake Andes there is also substantial flooding. As of today, June 24th, the Charles-Mix County highway department is currently out doing road assessments and will hopefully by the end of the week will start minor repairs. Miko and the county road crews will be working together to assess if there is enough damage for a disaster declaration. Please work with the county highway department, we are all in this together and they are doing their best to navigate the flooding the situation. Courtesy photos.
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The Fort Randall Casino and Hotel held their 27th Annual Indian Day Celebration Contest Powwow June 21st through June 23rd during their 33rd Anniversary celebration. The Powwow began Friday, June 21st with the location having to be moved to the Yankton Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Center gymnasium due to flooding conditions. The three-day event started on Friday with the blessing of the grounds followed by the calling of all grass dancers and the night ending with a drum calcutta. Saturday was supposed to begin with the Run with the Ancestors, but due to weather unfortunately was cancelled. Dancer points were given followed by the princess contest and fireworks at dusk. Sunday was the day of committee specials. There were many dance contests and vendors on hand at the annual event.
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Funeral services for Dean Picotte, 65, of Lawrence, were held Tuesday, June 18, at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Wagner. Burial was in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery in Greenwood at a later date. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Shirley Ann Vogt, 83, went to her heavenly home Friday, June 21 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in Parkston. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 25 from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Armour.
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