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The wrestlers made the trip to Sioux Falls for the State WrestlingTournament.Going into this tournament I felt they were all ready to go and had prepared the right way. It was all about showing up and putting together the best matches oftheyear.Overthethreedays of wrestling it was a long and emotional grind, it takes a lot to keep your head on straight and stay focused. All of the wrestlershandledthepressure well and wrestled hard. They all should be proud of the season that they had, with some falling short of their goals they need to keep their heads high and start working for the next season. Congratulations to Peyton and Britney on their State Titles. These girls are hard workers and the dedication they have for this sport is something special to be a part of. The seniors of the group Jackson Caba placing 5th and TylerTjeerdsma6th.Thesetwo guys had a solid tournament and I felt they put together a few of the best matches of the season wrestling some of the top guys in the State. These guys have been a staple to this program and have nothing to hang their heads about. These guys will be missed and have been great leaders for all the youngguystolookupto.Thank you for all you have done for thisprogram,itwasaprivilege sitting in your corner. Thank you to all the families and fans that have supported this team all season long, it doesn't go unnoticed.Thankyoucoaches forallthatyouhavedone,itwas a good one.
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Withfourmedalists,theBon Homme/Scotland/Avon girls scored 69 points for seventh place at the Girls State Wrestling TournamentonFebruary 22-24 in Sioux Falls. Britney Rueb and Peyton Hellmann stood on the top step and Hadley Kracht and Ashley Tolsma both placed eighth.
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Funeral services for Sandra D. Pier, 86, of Avon were held Wednesday, February 21 at the First Presbyterian Church in Avon. Burial was in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery,ruralAvon.Peters Funeral Chapel of Avon was in charge of arrangements.
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National School Board recognition week is February 20th -24th. It is a time when the community, Wagner school, staff and parents can take the time to thank the members of the Wagner Community School Board for their time and dedication to make their school a better place. The Wagner School Board has seven members: Chad Kreeger, Patrick Breen, Jay Kokes, Jamie Tjeerdsma, Derrick Marks, Daniel Dion, and Danielle Krcil. A well-deserved thank you and recognition for their service is in order for the school board members.
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In loving memory of Marcella Amelia Nepodal McFarland, who peacefully entered the gates of our Lord's eternal home Sunday, February 11, 2024. Her funeral was held February 19 at Goglin Funeral Home in Tyndall. Interment was in the Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Tabor.
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Noah Grant, 62, of Wagner entered the sprit world Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Avera Prince of Peace Nursing Home hospice care unit in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Friday, February 2 at the Wagner Community Church. Burial was in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Marty. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral Mass for Gary Beeson, 74, of Wagner was held February 16 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Dante, with military honors. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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