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The South-Central chapter of the South Dakota A.B.A.T.E had their monthly meeting on September 10 at 1 p.m. at the Duck In in Lake Andes. A.B.A.T.E. stands for A Brotherhood for Awareness, Training and Education involving motorcycle rights on South Dakota roads. The organization’s mission includes promoting political involvement of motorcyclists, presenting and promoting a better public image of motorcyclists, helping to prevent accidents through rider and motorist awareness and education, helping improve road conditions making it safer for motorcyclists, etc.
Read moreBrevan Hooks joined the Andes Central School staff this 2023-2024 school year as the K-12 physical education and health teacher. He will also be coaching 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball this winter. Brevan graduated from college last spring. He enjoys watching sports, particularly the Dallas Cowboys, Michigan Wolverines and the Los Angeles Lakers in his free time. His other hobbies include hunting and fishing.
Read moreWith the cooler temperatures it may be a great time to check out a State Park pass from the library. A walk or drive through the park to enjoy the changing colors of fall and let the kids burn up some of their energy. Check with the library on how the checkout process happens.
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The detour restriction on U.S.Highway 18 has been lifted.Motorists can now access North Point State Recreation Area via U.S.Highway 18.Motorists should be aware that there is temporary surfacing on the new grade section of roadway and the speed limit is currently reduced to 55 mph in this area.Additional paving on this project is scheduled to take place after Labor Day.Photo by Barb Pechous.
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Have you ever wondered what “Sessions By The Lake” is? If you have, you could have found out the answer by attending the first of three “Free” evening concerts that are being held at the shelter next to Wagner Lake. The eventing started off with a “Bean Bag Tournament” with those involved chasing a $50 first prize for the first place team. In addition great food was provided by Beefy’sTacos” and the featured musical act for the evening was Uncle Roy and The Boys playing some great old time rock-n-roll and country hits. The music was great and a better evening could not have been possible with a nice breeze coming off of the lake. The free evening concerts are being held on three consecutive Thursday nights starting at 6:30. The event is held near the playground equipment so parents can easily enjoy the event and also be able to keep an eye on there children as well. The weekly concerts are hosted by the 605 Unity Team and provided by the same sponsors who made the 605 Unity Jam possible this past June. The sponsors involved with the 605 Unity Jam were not aware that they also got the opportunity to be the sponsors of the additional concerts as well. We are fortunate to have such outstanding sponsors involved with the Unity Team. Whether or not you attended the evening concert or not, please take a moment to check out the Wagner Announcer for concert details and the listing of our sponsors. Also take some time this week to stop in and thank them for caring so much about our community. Without this support, these kinds of events cannot be held. If you have ever commented “there is nothing to do in a small town” then you are advised to begin reading the paper, looking at the Announcer or reading the posters around town or asking questions so you do not miss any more of these special nights before they are gone.
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Thursday, August 24th Wagner Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Ideal Health located inside of Frei Insurance building to congratulate Marsha Johnson on her new business in town.
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Johnson is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. In 1965, Larry enlisted with the South Dakota National Guard right after college. Larry was a part of the 137th Engineering Battalion, the first National Guard Unit in Wagner. He joined because he thought it was the right thing to do and that the National Guard was a good organization to be a part of. The fact that Larry could still live locally, continue farming and driving trucks while serving his county made the National Guard a good fit for him. Johnson completed his eight weeks of basic training and advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Englewood, MO. For his AIT, Larry was a 91B, currently known as a 68W, which is a medic. Later in Larry’s National Guard career, he attended Fort Leonard Wood, MO to get another AIT as a truck driver. After completing his first AIT, Johnson returned to Lake Andes to help his dad farm and truck locally. He did this for fifteen years before accepting a full-time position with the Army National Guard unit in Wagner in September of 1984.
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