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Ravinia Fire Department received a $3,000 check from the Fire & Iron Station 49 out of Mitchell's 'Ride for Responders'. A percentage of the funds raised was available with local fire departments open to apply. Twelve departments applied for the program and Ravinia Fire Department was the lucky winner. The National Motorcycle Club donates to fire victims, food pantries and backpack programs from a percentage of their poker run funds. Members of the Fire & Iron Station present were: Levi Fry, Stefan Schroder, John Heindenreich, Chris Sperling, Carrie Fry, Paul Schreck, Dwight Brenner, Cary Brenner, Nathan Van Zee and Ray Anderson.Members of the Fire & Iron Station not present, were: Wendy Faist, Chris Willman and Gary Willman.Members of the Ravinia Fire Department present were, back row from left: Josh Havranek, Nick Stotz, Nathan Mathis, Mike Johnson, Chris Leibel; front row: Curt Soulek, Austin Weber and Ron Lensing.Members of Ravinia Fire Department not present were: Jr Bergin, Nick Wright, Derek Dickerson, John Otte and Cole Christopherson. Photo by Barb Pechous
Read moreThe city library received a grant to facilitate the teaching of digital literacy. What is digital literacy you may ask?
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The Lake Andes Food and Wellness Council hosted this year’s Lake Andes Farmers Market Week Celebration at the community garden on August 15th. There were seven vendors including the Donut Department, Community Garden/ The Lake Andes Food and Wellness Council, two lemonade stands, Leah Antelope, Birdie Beads, Wagner American Blue Cattle and American Blue Beef and Jackie Johnson.
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On June 1st Lavender Lane changed ownership. It is now owned and operated by Mackenzie Havranek with a slight name change to Lavender Lane Design + Boutique. Mackenzie has always been into fashion, clothing and being creative which is why purchasing Lavender Lane was a good fit for her. Havranek worked for the previous owner, Kara Frei, for almost a year before purchasing the business. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30th and grand opening on July 1st.
Read moreLaVern W. Koupal, Wagner, South Dakota, has been elected as an alternate delegate to the 140th American Angus Association Convention of Delegates, set to be held Nov. 6 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, reports Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association.
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President Elect Jordan Weber officiated at the August 16th meeting of the Wagner Rotary Club. He was judged to have done well when ringing the Rotary Bell to bring the members to order. It was obvious we are well into the summer season as there were five members absent for the meeting. There was one guest, Jeanette Doom who was present with her son Jeff Doom.
Read moreAmerican Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on August 17, 2023 with 29 members and eleven guests in attendance. John Crisman introduced his guest, Clark Crisman. John Slaba introduced his guest, brother Larry Slaba. Also in attendance were Legion and Teener coaches Matt Slaba and Sam Metzger. The coaches introduced six of their members who are in attendance tonight; Matt Link, Teddy Slaba, Corbin Slaba, brothers Brady, Joey and Carter Cournoyer and their father Joey. The coaches gave a brief rundown of their respective seasons and also a “thank you” for the Legion’s commitment to the program. Commander Clayton Rados then thanked the cooks for the delicious meal. Chaplain Don Kotab gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members. Commander Rados then called the meeting to order.
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