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RF Buche became the new owner of Abby’s in Pickstown on September 12. Abby’s is in the process of becoming a Gus Stop, the 9th in Buche’s retail chain. This Gus Stop will be unique though. The new Gus Stop in Pickstown will become a sportsman’s destination. Although not all the details are set in stone, Buche plans to carry bait and tackle products, camping supplies, rafts, fishing poles, etc. He wants anyone who is passing through to be able to pick up reasonably priced fishing and camping items that will make for a great weekend without having to go broke enjoying Pickstown and the surrounding outdoor adventures the area has to offer.
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After 27 years of service at the Fort Randall Telephone Company, Sharon Dvoracek has decided to retire. For the past 27 years, Sharon has been a customer service representative for the company. She has taken care of service orders, ordered materials for the office, and assisted customers with various questions and concerns. When Sharon and her late husband, Bruce first moved to Wagner, she was looking for a change from her career of working for attorneys. When she met the Hansen family who owned the Fort Randall Telephone Company, she found her next career. Sharon’s favorite part of working for the Fort Randall Telephone Company is that it is a family-owned faith-based company. Everyone who works for the company has become family to her.
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The Wagner Community School has a new fourth grade teacher, Danieka Heckenlaible, this 2023-2024 school year. Danieka grew up in Wagner and graduated from WCS, which is something that she thinks her students would be surprised to know about her. She comes to WCS after being a kindergarten teacher at Longfellow Elementary in Mitchell. In the short time that she has been a staff member at WCS, she has really enjoyed the atmosphere of the school. Both colleagues and students have been extremely welcoming to her. Mrs. Heckenlaible’s classroom goals for the year are to build strong relationships with her students and to find more creative lessons.
Read moreThe Wagner Red Raiders picked up a big win in Mount Vernon Friday night. The season record now sits at 5-1.
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The Hunter Ray Harrington’s Memorial Ride held their 4th annual eventSaturday September 30th, . Every year since the unexpected passing of their son, Hunter, Tim and Dionne Harrington of Armour have held an annual ride in his honor. Hunter’s dad, Tim, does all the planning for the event. Every year the route changes. Everyone meets in the Blue Moon parking lot at 10:30 am with the ride beginning at 11 am. This year’s route included the Dallas bar, Frank Days; the Herrick bar, Run of the Mill; Knotheads in Pickstown; and the last stop, the Armour Brewing Company in Armour.
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Choteau Creek Brewing Company held their annual Octoberfest this past Saturday, September 30th. The event had an authentic homemade German menu. The menu consisted of handmade Bavarian Bratz (made by the brewers), Oma’s apple cake, raspberry and poppyseed kuchen, German chocolate cake, German hot potato salad, Jager schnitzel, sauerbraten, and freshly made spaetzle. Music was provided by KJ (Kara Hanan) and the Gregory Polka Band. This year there were several games including men’s and women’s stein hoist, men’s and women’s keg toss and a kraut eating contest. The winner ate 12 ounces of kraut in less than two minutes. It was a beautiful day and a fun event for all.
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Funeral Mass was Friday, September 29 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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