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American Legion Auxiliary president Juanita Stone presented Girls State Pin to Olivia Breen during their regular meeting on September 16 at the Post home. Courtesy Photo.

My husband is a mechanic. The tools of his trade are important to his work. He has a large toolbox with many drawers lined in soft black padding. His tools lay clean and organized inside each drawer for easy access when he needs the right tool for a job.

President Elect Becky Brunsing called the Wagner Rotary Club to order on Wednesday, September 29th. The ringing of the bell was an incredibly soft touch which Assistant Sergeant at Arms Jeff Doom quickly remedied by grabbing the gavel and giving the bell a loud hit.

Retirement did not mean slowing down for Gretchen Esplund, a former doctor turned shop owner of the creative and fun business in Wagner, called Konspiracy Cosplay.

American Legion Auxiliary members Marlene Stone (back row, left) and Sandy Seiner (back row, second from right) delivered dictionaries donated by the American Legion Auxiliary to Wagner Community School 3rd grade students. Dictionaries were donated to 76 3rd grade students at WCS.

The Avon Pirates continue to go unbeaten as they notched another win under their season defeating #1 ranked Gayville-Volin in a close 36-32 game Friday afternoon in Gayville. For the Pirates, Brady Bierema ran the ball 20 times for 141 yards, while Jaden Stahl added 79 yards on 13 carries.

With the last weekend of September here, many area farmers have begun harvesting their soybean crop. Pictured above the Link family took advantage of the beautiful Saturday afternoon to harvest their field east of Wagner. Fousek Grains reported soybeans are coming in at 40-65 bushels per acre.

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“[Jesus said:] ‘If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire’” (Mark 9:42-43 ESV). Jesus issues strong statements to remind us that our relationship with Him is serious business.

Homecoming Week, September 6-10, was filled with excitement at the Avon School. Students and staff were busy with many activities including dress up days, the poster contest, talent show, and the parade.