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One hundred twenty-five years! Where in the world can you find a church that has grown in faith, fellowship, friendship, and family for 125 years. Halfway between Wagner and Lake Andes on Highway 281. East Lake Andes Lutheran Church celebrated their 125th year of ministry on Sunday, June 12, 2022 with a worship service in the church and a catered meal following outside. Pastor Tom who has been the permanent pastor since August 2020, was joined in leading worship and praise by Gary Maas (former pastor 2005-2013), Bill VanGerpen (former pastor 2008- ) and Brad Veurink (former pastor from 2005-2020).
Read moreOn Monday, June 13, Wagner hosted Mt. Vernon-Plankinton for some 14 and 16U action at Hennies Field. The 14U team went down by a score of 11-0. As the score would indicate, there is not much good to report from this game. Javian Pesicka started pitching for Wagner and got little help defensively as MVP would tally four unearned runs in the first frame. He would go on to pitch three innings giving up a total of seven runs, three being earned, on eight hits and a walk while striking out four.
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Nolan Carda catches the ball for the third out to end the 8th inning. Carda is a player for the Tabor Bluebirds.Photo by Barb Pechous.
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Funeral services for Sandra Wade, 76, of Lake Andes were Monday, June 13 at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Burial was in the Greenwood Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Greenwood. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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A memorial service and celebration of life for Michael Johnson will be held Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. at the Furness Funeral Home Chapel, 402 N Commercial Street in Clark. Lunch will be served after the service as we all tell stories and remember the good times we’ve shared with Mike. Burial next to his parents will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Clark where grandparents and many other family members are buried.
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Funeral services for Virgil Cooke Jr. were Friday, June 17 at the YST South Housing Community Gym. Burial was at the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery, rural Greenwood. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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