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The Tri-County Right to Life Group met Monday, August 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dakota Christian School. There were 12 members present, as well as Representative Marty Overweg. President Dan Hargreaves led the meeting.
Read moreAmerican Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on August 15 with 29 members in attendance. Commander Clayton Rados thanked the cooks for the delicious meal. We had many guests for this month’s meeting. Legion coaches Matt Slaba and Sam Metzger were in attendance along with team members: Carlin Hopkins, Matt Link, Preston McFayden, Javian Pesicka, Ted Slaba, Frank Soukup, and Tyler Tjeerdsma. The coaches thanked the Legion for sponsoring the team. The young men did their best and had a great time.
Read moreP ROVERBS 26:11 'As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.' (KJV) 11 PETER 2:21 'For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them'(KJV) There are people who say 'there is no God.' These people are called 'fools' in God's Word. They think that there is no consequence for what they did, or they ignore it.
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President Jordan Weber opened the August 14th Rotary Meeting with the ringing of the Rotary Bell and gave a prayer of gratitude for our organization; its members, and our future work to be done in the Wagner Community.
Read moreLutheran Social Services (LSS) of South Dakota launched the Older Adult Resource Network (OARN) in Douglas and Charles-Mix Counties in August of 2022. The mission of the LSS organization is “inspired by God’s love, we care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities”. For all people in the state of South Dakota to be healthy, safe and accepted is the vision of the organization. LSS feels the call respond to the changing needs in South Dakota communities. With more communities having an aging population and lack of skilled nursing facilities across the state, LSS decided to do what they could and create the OARN to assist with those needs with the goals in mind to empower older adults to age with independence, dignity and purpose in the community of their choice.
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The annual event held this past Sunday, August 18 is in its nineth year and is organized by the 11 members of the Dante Tractor Pullers Association. This year’s event had 85 hooks. As with each yearly event, it does seem to grow with the number of entries as well as spectators. The organizers are always happy to see new faces. The Northeast Nebraska Pullers Association was on hand to run the day’s pulls. When speaking to an organizer, Tyler Koupal, he said that there was a very nice mix of pickups, tractors, and semis on hand so that there was something for everyone to come and watch from the very young to the more seasoned pull enthusiast. The proceeds will go to the Dante/ Avon Pink Ladies as well as the Dante Fire Department.
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