Lifestyle

10 Years Ago – 2014 The Clarion did a story on Kenny Crouse who was then 91 and how he was believed to be the last survivor of WWII from Avon. Crouse was involved at the Battle of the Bulge.

The Porch Pot Party at the library was a success! Thank you to Jackie Johnson and LSS and our great instructors from Mensch's: Carol, Mary and Mary. See pictures in the related article in this weeks Wave. The library also held a Scavenger Hunt with three winners.

10 Years Ago - 2014 The Andes Central Chapter of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in a National Project titled, “Share our Strength, No Kid Hungry”. Nathan Herrold was named Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week by KSFY- TV.

The Wagner City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on December 2nd at 6 p.m. at City Hall. There was quite a list of items on the agenda, but only a couple of topics that led the council to discuss.

The Wagner Pool Fundraising Committee and the Wagner American Legion partnered to provide an evening of family fun after Wagner’s Parade of Lights.

Rich Jones representing South Central Water Development District presented the Dante Town Board members with a check for $25,000 to assist with upgrades to Dante’s existing drainage channel. Pictured are, from left: Tyler Koupal, Dick Rysavy, Rich Jones, and Jim Beeson. Courtesy Photo

President Jordan Weber gave a good whack to the Rotary Bell to bring everyone to order on Wednesday, December 4th. Weber followed the ring with a prayer for a blessing upon our food and our actions as we go about our Wagner Community. There was a table full of guests to introduce.

10 Years Ago – 2014 There was an excellent wrestling match keeping the Raiders on the edge of their seats. Two highlights from that match were Preston Nedved notching his first varsity win and Jacob Kvigne’s overtime win.