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There’s just something about the turn of the calendar that causes us all to pause and reflect a bit about the year that was – it’s victories andfailures–anddream abouttheonethatistocome. Each January, I spend time thinking about the big moments inmypersonallife(in 2023,theseincludedacareer change, and the growth of our family with the addition ofason-in-lawandtwomore grandchildren), as well as in my financial and professional life. I think this is a good practice for farmers and ranchers, too.
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Nine Bon Homme County 4-H Jr. Leaders went to Pierre January 17th for a day of learningandcivicengagement. They were able to attend part of a House Judiciary Committee meeting and a town hall meeting with District 19 Representative DrewPetersonand House Minority Leader Oren Lesmeister. They also participated in a scavenger hunt around the capitol, attended a Democratic Caucus meeting, and then watched the House work through some of the day's business before heading for home. There was also time for some SDSU ice cream and a photo opportunity with the senators and representatives.
Read moreAs we welcome the New Year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our goals and aspirations. We all have personal resolutions, but have you ever considered a resolution that not only improves your well-being but also makes a positive impact on your community? This year, we encourage you to make a resolution that can save local lives - by donating blood during National Blood Donor Month!
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Lori Bouza has been a resident of Wagner for the past 39 years. She has been a part of the Wagner community since 1985 when she took her first teaching position as an elementary teacher at the Wagner Community School. After having just graduated from the University of South Dakota with an elementary and special education degree, she had heard through friends Pam and Marge Weber that there was an opening at the Wagner school for an elementary teaching position. Lori was hired two weeks before the school year began. What was only supposed to be a one-year teaching job turned into a 34-year career for Lori.
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Funeral service for Jayden Keith Olson-Zephier, 3 months, of Wagner were held Tuesday, January 16 at the YST South Housing Gym in Wagner. Burial was in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner. Wake services began Saturday at the YST South Housing Gym. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Louis Otte, 90, of Lake Andes died Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston. Funeral services were held Monday, January 22 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner. Burial was in St. Mark’s Catholic Cemetery in Lake Andes following the service. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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