Lifestyle

Les and Janis Purviance’s Christmas land welcomes visitors and will be open every night from December 1, 2022, through January 2, 2023, from 5:00 P. M. to 9:00 p.m. Janis will keep the lights on later if you call (402) 569-3737 requesting it.

Fifty-four tons. That’s how much each American requires of goods shipped by freight each year. This week as we approached the end of yet another extension to avert a strike by rail workers, the threat of canceled shipments was staring our nation in the face.

The Wagner Rotary Club met for the last Wednesday in November. A delicious meal was served that came from Booms. Attendance was good this week, with only one absent. Jamie Soukup’s team is slightly ahead in the attendance race.

10 Years Ago - Nov. 28, 2012 Paul Thury was named as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. Gayville Hall presents 'A Poker Alice Christmas,' starring the Poker Alice Band and Avon country western singer Brenda George Taylor on December 1.

Kimberly Tolsma was born on June 11, 2004 and is the daughter of Jeff Tolsma and Misty Hanvey. She has two siblings, a sister and brother, Ashley and Beau Tolsma. Her favorite subject in school is anatomy. She likes anatomy because she thinks the human body is very interesting and complex.

We have had a lot of exciting opportunities in the Music Department the last few months! We sent in audition recordings to the SDHSAA for their process of choosing National Anthem singers. We had three different groups selected to singfortheFallSemester!

Gracie Small was born on December 1, 2004 to Mark and Mandy Small. Gracie has three sisters, Ella, Irelynn, and Anna. Her favorite subject is Anatomy because it's fun and she loves that she is always learning new things.

Marshall Cade Faulkner was born on October 27, 2003 to Marshall and Misty Falkner. Cade has two siblings, Jace and Maelie. His favorite subject is P.E because he gets to lift and play games.