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“Angels Watching” by Karen Kingsbury. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the first in a brand-new series about second chances--a dramatic story about a washed up baseball player, the love he left behind, and the miracles that might save them both.

Anna DeHaan, a Junior at Dakota Christian, along with Lexi Schoenfelder, an 8th Grader at Andes Central, qualified for the State Cross Country Meet at the Region 3A Meet held in Beresford on October 14. Lexi finished in 15th with a time of 20:49 and Anna was close behind in 17th running 20:55.

President Bryan Slaba brought the Wagner Rotary membership to order on October 13th. There was a full house, with many guests: Jeff Nohr, Program Speaker, Chris Nohr, Jeff’s wife, Paulette (Stogsdill) Ford, Jolene Link, and Ron Koupal.

Jessica Kocer, parents Karla and Fran and Cassidy Wilson, parents Cody and Jennifer. Photo by Barb Pechous Front frow sitting, L to R: Elizabeth Woods and Mya Kuhlman.

Present were Mike Petrik, Mayor; Alderman Dodge, Tjeerdsma, M Petrik and Berndt and street commissioner, Kocmich. Public included Johnny Swatek, Julie Tolsma, Ilene Muller, Blake Harms and Bradley Voigt. Agenda was approved after the addition of Executive Session at end of meeting.

Fall always puts me in a literary mood, perhaps because the South Dakota Festival of Books is held in late September or early October. I relish the opportunity to listen to writers discuss their books and always leave inspired to work on new projects.

October 1911 A61 pound squash is on exhibit at the German Bank. It was grown by John Van Gerpen. Siegel Green had a colt severely cut in a barb wire fence. It's about time to set the heater, juggle the stove pipe and hear your wife scold. George Jurrens sold 50 bu.

Fire Prevention/Safety Week was observed this past October 3rd - 9th. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign was “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” It works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make.

Vern Edward Koupal, Dante, ranked as ninth largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in South Dakota with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2021, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer.

Boo! If you like scary reads or want to watch a scary DVD to get you in the Halloween mood the Library has options for you to check out. Here are just a few “Billy Summers” by Stephen King. Billy Summers is a man in a room with a gun. He’s a killer for hire and the best in the business.