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Read moreThe Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder Cross Country team is state bound after all runners qualified for the State Meet last Wednesday, October 12, in Burke. Everyone finished in the top twenty at the Region Meet and the Girls Team of Anna DeHaan, Lexi Schoenfeilder, and Eilie DeHaan tied with Gregory for the Regional Runner up team with 26 points. Burke won the girls title with 23 points while Freeman Academy/Marion was the boy’s team winner.
Read moreEvery day in the clinic or hospital I meet extraordinary caregivers. They are the ones who have gone above and beyond the call of duty; sometimes for years at a time. When you ask them how they do it, they shrug and smile. I am not talking about any doctor, nurse, or therapist. I am referring to those who care for and look after their elderly friends and family members. This can be a spouse, adult child, adult grandchild, neighbor, or even a good friend.
Read morePresident Rachel Woods greeted everyone on Wednesday, October 11th by ringing our Rotary Bell and then asking Pastor Bill Heermann for a prayer. Pastor gave thanks for the day even though it was so very windy, the food; and asked for guidance as we Rotarians go about our days in the Wagner Community.
Read moreIf you are someone who likes to stay organized, plans ahead, believes it is important to see the bigger picture and wants our community to be stronger then get out your planning calendar, record the date and set this date aside so you will not miss this event. The event we are talking about is the 605 Unity Jam that will be held next summer on Sunday, June 11 at the Wagner Lake Park.
Read moreOn Saturday, October 15, Oral Interp traveled to Brandon Valley for the Speaking Lynx Tournament. After 3 rounds and finals, our Reader's Theatre was awarded 2nd place! Reader's Theater consists of Presley Slaba, Jackson Rolston, Trenton Rolston, Charley Kocer, and Macee Stimpson. Our speakers transform into multiple animals for their rendition of 'Barnyard Slam!' Characters include a spotlight-seeking Yo Mama GOOSE (Presley), a thoughtful quack of a DUCK (Trenton), a moo-nificent COW (Macee), a Stage-HOGger (Jackson), and a limping equine with a chronic Charley-HORSE (Charley). Characters had to transform into many other characters, including a mouse, another horse, a lamb, a turkey, a farmer, a rooster, and a little bird. This hilarious rendition of 'Barnyard Slam' by Dian Curtis Regan has every audience roaring with laughter.
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