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Dante held their first annual Dante area BBQ this past Sunday, July 18. It was a great turnout that brought lots of people young and old, new residents and long-time residents to come together and have a great time. We enjoyed lots of stories, laughter, games, and of course a ton of food and drinks. Everyone enjoyed playing games, including spoon egg race, potato sack race, hula hoop, kickball, tug-a-war, bean bags, spike ball, and of course water balloons. We also held some fun awards given to a few members of Dante: Alice Kafka (Oldest Resident), Millie Koupal and Memphis Hill (Youngest Residents), Steven and Kristin Feucht (Newest Residents), Royce and Nancy Bialas (Best Lawn), Don and Delores Kotab (Best Flowers), Butch and Rosie Koupal (Best Garden), Pat and Cindy Krcil (Best Deck), Bernie Hill (Best Town Patrol), Clayton Rados (Best Volunteer), Ernie and Therese Kocer (Best Tavern), Dan Kotab (New Business), Heidi Cimpl (Most Miles Ran), Jim Hill (Most Miles Driven), Joel Kotab (Best Snow Removal), and Gordo Kotab (Best Bartender). Our appreciation to Wagner Building Supply for donating sand for the park, Dick Rysavy for mowing/trimming the park and keeping it looking nice, Dante Volunteer Department for the dedication to the community and surrounding communities, and to Miko Kotab and Taylor Cimpl for your service and being deployed this last year, Welcome Home!!
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Wagner Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Konspiracy Cosplay in recognition of their new location and improvements. Courtesy Photo
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The remaining members of the class of 22 members were together for their 75th anniversary graduation from WHS on June 25. As far as we know, we are the only three left and try to get together when we can.
Read moreThe annual Uecker picnic was held on June 27 at the Wagner City Park. With this being the 100 Anniversary of the event, there was a nice crowd of descendents of Charles and Louise Uecker. They had seven children: William, Mabel Thaler, Pearl Jerke, Lonnie, Harry, Melvin and LaVerne. They were blessed with 33 grandchildren, 24 of them still living. Seventeen attended the picnic.
Read moreMatthew 11:28-30 "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (KJV)
Read moreLifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier of blood to Avera – Wagner Community Memorial Hospital, is asking community members to give blood to help patients this summer. Travel, outdoor fun, boating, and fireworks can all lead to an increase in traumas in local emergency rooms. Many of these patients will require blood transfusions as part of their treatment or recovery. To ensure blood is available for the predicted increased need, please give blood at an upcoming area blood drive:
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The Library was very pleased to host Starr Chief Eagle, Hoop Dancer Extraordinaire, Lakota Teacher on Thursday, July 15th. Starr began the program with a handson activity with the children. She gave them tips on using the hoops and then had them invite other children from the audience to participate in movements as a group. Starr continued with information for all attending on the Lakota culture and concluded the presentation with three dancers (including Starr) performing for the audience. Thank you to the SD Arts Council and the South Dakota Humanities Council for helping to bring this performance to Lake Andes. Courtesy Photo
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