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Orthopedic medicine is truly a team sport; we have the opportunity to collaborate with nonsurgical professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, among others, to deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care. While there are proven surgical options to help our patients where indicated, in many cases, patients are able to achieve pain relief and improved function with nonsurgical treatment options. Much of orthopedic surgical training is appropriately dedicated to the planning and execution of surgery, but it is also important to understand and recognize patients who present with conditions readily addressed without surgery and the accompanying risks of invasive procedures. It is also important to advocate the idea of prevention.
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We would like to thank everyone for a successful planting this spring. We planted 50 acres of grass, 15 acres of trees, and laid 20,720 feet of fabric. Thank you to our field workers Arlyn Ploen and Bob Rada and our fabric crew Nick Souhrada, Isaiah Crownover,CadenZomer,Cale Cooper, Alex Adler, and Eagan Hudson for making this year great!
Read moreAmerican Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on June 19th, 2025 with 26 Legion members and 3 SAL members in attendance. Paul Weidenbach and Pam Hartman, two Legion Riders from the Scotland area, were also in attendance for the meal. Also in attendance were Marcella Strand and Brenda Jaton. Marcella is the retiring Modern Woodman local director who has assisted the Post in procuring tables and chairs through matching donations. Brenda will be assuming all of Marcella’s roles for Modern Woodman. A round of applause was given to Marcella. Auxiliary President Alyssa Mathis also presented Blue Star banners to Burgess and Jenny Zephier and Pat and Becky Breen who were present as they have children in the active military. They were given a round of applause. A round of applause was also given to tonight’s cooks. Chaplain Don Kotab then gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all followed by the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. Vice CommanderJohnCrismanthen called the meeting to order.
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It takes a lot of dedication and determination to get promoted to the top ranks in the South Dakota Army National Guard. But recently, two Wagner soldiers achieved that goal and were promoted in a dual ceremony held at the 211th Engineer Company in Madison, SD.
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The Wagner American Legion and Wagner American Legion Auxiliary recently sent delegates to their respective 2025 State Conventions. The annual four-day event was held in Huron on June 19 – 22. The state conventions for both organizations along with the Sons of the American Legion are held in the same hotel/convention center as many members belong to both the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.
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June 25, 2025, was President Jordan Weber’s last meeting as President for our Rotary Year. Jordan rang the Rotary bell, and all members stood to recite the Rotary Prayer. There were no guests for the day, so we went right to singing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” led by Rotarian Gerrit Juffer.
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Congratulations on your new business. Photo by Barb Pechous.
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