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WAGNER MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
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SELLERS RECOGNIZED FOR 50 YEARS
Read moreThe Ihanktonwan Learning Camp will be returning to our community soon, on June 17th, earlier than it has in the past. A group of volunteers have come to us from Maryland since 2010 to offer fun and educational activities for children for a week. The camp is offered with the help and support of historic Cedar and Greenwood Presbyterian churches. Robin Bissell, who has led the camp since its beginning says “Special thanks go to Pete Kazena, Mary Antelope, Geraldine Provost, Reverend Jerry Zephier and many others. We are also holding special places of gratitude in our hearts for those who have helped us so much in the past. These include Natalie Medicine Bear, Karen White Horse and Robert Cournoyer.”
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Saturday night of Fish Days Lake Andes held their Annual B ull-A-Rama put on by MCKAYS Rodeo Co. Wagner had two local riders in the Youth Steer Riding, John Krcil and Frank Krcil. Many community members came out to enjoy a fun evening of bull and steer riding. Photos by Barb Pechous.
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Beginning June 10, families of deceased and cremated Veterans can apply to receive commemorative plaques or urns from VA if they do not want to inter their loved ones in a VA National Cemetery or receive a government-furnished headstone, marker or medallion for placement in any cemetery.
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For Terran Talsma, summer means rodeo season and rodeo season means the thrill and challenge of competition. Talsmahasafullsummerofrodeoingas he competes in 4H rodeos, high school rodeos and other SDRA (South Dakota Rodeo Association).
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Wally Voigt is being honored as this month’s AvonVeteranoftheMonth.VoigtisaVeteranofthe Vietnam War and was drafted into the Army at the age of 19. At the time of his draft, he was working. He entered the service October 1st of 1969 and one year, 11 months, and 27 days later in September of 1971 his tour of duty ended.
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The Ihanktonwan Nation Community Service Awards were created by the Yankton Sioux Tribe as an annual recognition to honor person(s)/ groups who make significant contributions to the Yankton Sioux Tribe memberships. This service award is given in memory of Richard Leasure. The honoree’s contributions can be made through giving their time, actions, talents and or dedication. The honoree(s) selected should serve as a role model for compassion, service, strive to make the Yankton Sioux Reservation a better place and have a passion for helping others in the community. Honorees can be a tribal or non-tribal member. Sponsors of this annual event are the Richard Leasure family, Ft. Randall Casino and the Yankton Sioux Tribe.
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