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The annual VFW Post 7319 Veterans Day Banquet was held at the American Legion with a potluck supper at 7:00 p.m. on November 11. Toastmaster for the evening was Mark Roberts. The Invocation was given by Mark who then introduced officers of boththe VFW and American Legion and their Auxiliaries.

Greer Post #11 American Legion held its monthly meeting November 21, 2019 at the Post Home. Commander Robert Kucera called the members to attention. Chaplain Donald Kotab gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Wagner Hospital Auxiliary held its drawing for their quilt. Pictured is Pearl Weber, auxiliary president, Barb Johannesen, winner of the quilt and JoAnn Winckler, Auxiliary member. We appreciate everyone that bought  chances on our quilt.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Charles Mix County announced payments are now available to eligible producers who lost stored commodities due to natural disaster in 2018 or 2019.

Prize money from a contest that sought outstanding building projects using propane for fuel was awarded to the Andes Central School District of Lake Andes on Monday night, Nov. 11. Jared Nesje, chief executive officer of TSP, Inc.

Michaela Kokes went around the crowd during the Recognizing Veteran with Roll call. Among the few to speak was Clayton Rados. Matthew Kokes was the winner of the 6th grade Patriots Pen. He was presented with a flag from Carol Kaberna.  

The Charles Mix County Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee Election is being held this year in Local Administrative Area #3. This area includes La Roche, Lake George, Castalia, Hamilton, Forbes, Platte, Signal, Carroll, Darlington, Rhoda, and Jackson Townships.

Why walk? The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Walking helps you think, feel, and sleep better. It also reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers. Exercise improves blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

LAWRENCE — The names of 725 graduates from the University of Kansas this summer — representing 46 Kansas counties, 36 other states and 27 other countries — have been announced by the University Registrar.

Roll of Excellence 5th Grade: Jessica Barnett and Ravyn Medricky. 6th Grade: Addison Cuka, Takoda Howard, Matthew Kokes and Ashlyn Koupal. 7th Grade: Sphynx Foster, Jackson Rolston, Presley Slaba, Carter Smejkal, Taylor Turner and Treyson Zephier.