Lifestyle

Sorry for not having an article last week. A virus hit me hard and I just did not have the energy to do that news article. Feeling better so we are back on track. Remember that the library has free Covid 19 tests that can be picked up during our regular hours.

1st and 2nd graders from WCS competed in a coloring contest with the theme: Be Drug and Alcohol Free Ribbons were given to the top winners in each participating classroom. Braylyn Drapeau received 1st Place for all Second Grade entries statewide. She was given a $25 cash prize.

Wagner Community School will hold a Feather Ceremony on May 13, 2022, at 5:30 pm in the auxiliary gym. The Feather Ceremony is a symbol of hope that the students will soar toward a brighter tomorrow and rewarding future: for themselves, their community, and their tribe.

Friday, May 13, 2022, will be a busy day for the Class of 2022. They will start the day by setting up and practicing for graduation that will be held the following day, May 14, 2022. The seniors will then take time for their last walk through the halls of Wagner Community School.

The 2022 Ellsworth Air & Space Show will be May 14 & 15. Leading up to the event, South Dakotans in seven locations will have a chance to see a piece of aviation history.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church celebrated Senior Mass on Sunday, May 8. From left: Jessica Kocer, Myles Kokes, Olivia Breen, and Paige Anderson.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Dante celebrated First Holy Communion at Mass on Sunday May 8, 2022. There was a luncheon following in their honor. Back Row L-R, Pam Roth--teacher and Fr. Jim Friedrich. Front Row L-R, Blake Olson, Husdon Sees and Bronc Cihak. Courtesy Photo.

MARK 4:31,32 31) "It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that are in the earth.

A special event known as the 606 Unity JAM will be held on Sunday, June 12 at the Wagner Lake in Wagner. The Unity JAM is a multi-cultural celebration for all area cultural groups who would like to participate in the event.

President Bryan Slaba called the Wagner Rotary Club to order promptly at Noon on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Rotarian Becky Brunsing introduced her guest for the day, Angie Eitemiller. Pastor/ Rotarian Bill Heermann offered a prayer of thanksgiving.