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National Newspaper Carrier Day is being celebrated this year on Wednesday, September 4th. In honor of this day, we would like to celebrate and recognize our own local newspaper carrier, Dave Link or as many people know him,” The Kernal/Colonel”. Dave has been carrying the Wagner Post, Avon Clarion, Lake Andes Wave and Announcer for Pechous Publications for going on two years, when he started in 2023. He first became interested in the position after Scott Pechous approached him asking him if he would be interested in carrying the newspapers. Dave agreed, thinking he would “give it a whirl” and here he is two years later still enjoying his weekly job.
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On the evening of Tuesday, August 27th the Wagner Labor Day committee along with the 2024 Labor Day parade marshals Don and Joan Hubbard and their family gathered together for the annual tree dedication. Nestled in a beautiful spot with plenty of room to grow was a recently planted Oak tree, which had been planted by Von Eschen Lawn and Landscaping. The Hubbards being very family oriented were surrounded by their daughter Patti and her husband, three of their five grandchildren and all eight of their great grandchildren. This year’s Labor Day Committee Chairman, Cameron Goodrich, gave the dedication and thanked the Hubbards for all of their dedications and contributions to the Wagner community.
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Wagner Labor Day Committee added a new event this year, Bingo, which was well attended and everyone reported having a great time. Photography by Denelle
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The last Wednesday of August was also our last monthly meeting. President Jordan Weber brought the group to attention with a packed house. He began with a prayer that he learned from his father Jerry Weber, Thank you for the food, Amen. Brief and to the point.
Read more10 Years Ago – 2014 Pioneer Seed invited customerstoirrigatedcorn and soy bean fields south of town at Joel Namminga’s property to compare new varieties to existing ones.
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GOLD STANDARD PIRATES OF THE WEEK
Read moreWith Labor Day just around the corner, let us look at what Labor Day is all about. According to HistoryChannel.com, Labor Day 2024 will occur on Monday, September 2. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and is celebrated with parties, street parades, and athletic events.
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