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PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, has proclaimed May as “National Military Appreciation Month,” a time for all to honor, remember, recognize, and appreciate those who have served in the past and those now serving, as well as their families.
Read moreWagner Community Memorial Hospital - Avera Auxiliary held their monthly meeting April 24, with six members present. President Pearl Weber called the meeting to order and members read the Auxiliary Prayer in unison.
Read moreThe Department of Veterans Affairs plans to expand eli¬gibility for Agent Orange disability benefits to Vietnam-era veterans who served at 129 locations in the U.S. during spe¬cific time frames, as well as parts of Canada and India, of¬ficials announced. VA officials also said they plan to widen eligibility for veterans who were sickened by herbicides used after World War II in the Demilitarized Zone in Korea in the 1950s and in areas off the shores of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
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President Elect Jordan Weber rang the Rotary Bell with a ferocious whack of the bell that brought everyone to attention immediately! He won’t need any lessons on bell ringing in the future. There were no guests present for the April 22nd meeting, so Pastor/Rotarian Bill Heermann gave a blessing with thankfulness for the food and hope for guidance as all Rotarians go about doing good works in the Wagner Community.
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Pictured here are Wagner area students and our first non-traditional student who are all receiving a full ride educational scholarship to help them accomplish their career goals. These recipients are part of a special “Scholarship Signing Program” that was held in the Wagner School with their family and friends on hand to witness this great educational opportunity. These students are receiving the Yankton Sioux Tribe and Build Dakota Partnership Scholarship, which is a full ride scholarship.
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This year National Hairstylist Appreciation Day is celebrated on April 25th. Hairstylists and colorists do important work all day, every day, whether it is a fixing a bad haircut, advising on a new style or color or just making someone feel beautiful and more like themselves. The Wagner community has some great stylists at the town’s beauty salon, Town and Country. Vicki Jo Koupal, Kara Hanan, Deb Uherka, Dawn Waters and Nikki Sandven. Together these ladies have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the beauty profession.
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Good friendships are essential to our health, happiness and longevity. As we get older, it becomes especially important, but also especially challenging, to maintain close relationships and continue doing activities that bring us joy.
Read moreGreer Unit #11, American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting April 18, at the Post Home with 12 members and three guests present.
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