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It takes a lot of dedication and determination to get promoted to the top ranks in the South Dakota Army National Guard. But recently, two Wagner soldiers achieved that goal and were promoted in a dual ceremony held at the 211th Engineer Company in Madison, SD.
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Congratulations on your new business. Photo by Barb Pechous.
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June 25, 2025, was President Jordan Weber’s last meeting as President for our Rotary Year. Jordan rang the Rotary bell, and all members stood to recite the Rotary Prayer. There were no guests for the day, so we went right to singing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” led by Rotarian Gerrit Juffer.
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The humidity and fog were no match for the 30+ Cross Country Runners attending the Pickstown Running Camp. The Morning of June 25th was a sticky one yet, these runners all took on the 3 mile run that morning with grace. That is what runners do; they run when they want to and when they need to, no matter the weather.
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What started as childhood memories for Brylie Link in the kitchen helping her mom and grandma has blossomed into a budding small business for one local baker. “I always wanted to be a part of the baking they were doing, and once I got older, I realized that I could share my talent with other people by taking custom orders and creating Christmas goodie boxes,” Brylie shared. The 17-year-old baker is the daughter of Todd and Linsay Link of Wagner.
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Lots of memories were shared at the Ravinia All School Reunion this past Saturday night, June 28, at the Ravinia Fire Hall. And what better way to start off those memories than to walk through the door and hear the taped music of everybody's favorite Bures Bohemian Band. Jan (Schmidt) Schiferl started the program welcoming everyone in attendance with Richard Dvorak adding a welcome message and dinner prayer. Following the meal, Dave Honomichl gave the Foundation Report and 'Words of Wisdom' were given by Ernie Ray Bures. Jean Barkley relayed greetings from Tom Brokaw who had attended Ravinia and Pickstown Schools and shared stories of his early years living in the area. Jean and Jan got the crowd involved in a musical game 'Name that Tune' asking everyone to sing the title of the song and guess the year it was recorded. The evening ended with former cheerleaders leading the crowd in the school song, 'On Ravinia.' Plans are to hold next year's All School Reunion on June 27, 2026. Committee members were Carl and Loretta Soulek, Jan Schiferl, Wanda Anderson and Jean Barkley. A shout out to Chad Soulek for preparing the meal, the Ravinia Fire Department for the use of the building and their assistance. The last graduating class from Ravinia was 1967.
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