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CORRECTION

News Staff

Friday, June 14, 2024

John Suhr does not work for the City of Webster as was alluded in last week’s feature but is rather an employee for the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce. The Webster Area Chamber of Commerce supports Webster businesses as well as those in the surrounding area.

On her final day of volunteering at the Day County Food Pantry May 28, Louise Grajczyk was surrounded by coworkers-turned-friends who included fellow volunteers and area pastors. From left in back is Mike McCarlson, Tim Martin, Mary Wagner, Mike DeKraai, Lynn Lutz and Rick Hanson; from left in front is Susie Hanson, Clark Audiss, Louise Grajczyk, Carol Richardt, Winneva Jacobs and Denny Dugaard. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

Grajczyk celebrates retirement and more than 15 years of service

Annie Witt

Friday, May 31, 2024

Webster local Louise Grajczyk celebrated her retirement and 15-plus years of service with the Day County/Needs Anonymous Food Pantry May 28.Grajczyk, who moved to Webster around 2010 explained how shortly after she moved to town she started to volunteer at Needs Anonymous.

Pierpont American Legion Post 99 Memorial Day Service

Ilene Stave

Friday, May 31, 2024

PierPont (605) 325-3307 Ilene Stave attended visitation for Evelyn Likness, 95 at Fiksdal Funeral Service, Webster. Evelyn died May 15, 2024 at Bethesda Home, Webster.Ilene Stave, Jan Ingalls, Mary and Pat Bierschbach attended memorial services for Shirley Lee, 91 at St.

4-H Clubs

Jolly Workers

Friday, May 31, 2024

Jolly Workers 4-H Club met March 3 at the elementary commons with 16 members present. Baylie Somsen presided. Michael Dorsett led the American pledge and Martin Dorsett, the 4-H pledge. Roll call topic was “Favorite Sport.” Secretary’s report was given by Josie Spiering.

Webster Seniors

News Staff

Friday, May 31, 2024

Webster Senior Citizens met with 11 members and one visitor present. Card winners were May Gibson, pinochle; Sharon Hoffer, bridge; co-winners Jeanette Loterbauer and Ilene Stave, whist. Next meeting is June 3, 1 p.m.

Webster’s farmers market returns

Annie Witt

Friday, May 24, 2024

Get ready for fresh produce, baked goods and other various local vendors to be back at the Webster Area Farmers Market. Starting May 28, it will run each Tuesday through Pumpkin Fest. The farmers market will be open from 4-6 p.m.

Gaikowskis attended multiple graduations

News Staff

Friday, May 24, 2024

Webster news@reporterandfarmer.comLeo and Myrene Gaikowski attended the graduations for their great-grandson Treyton Lewis, Pierre; great-g randdaughter Maria Quale, Volga and great-grandson Karson Quale, Colman.

Mother’s Day guests visit

Ilene Stave

Friday, May 24, 2024

PierPont (605) 325-3307Ilene Stave accompanied her daughter Barbara and Burt Andersh, Watertown to attend the kindergarten program at Browns Valley elementary school. Summer Valnes, daughter of Tony and Brittany Valnes was among 22 kindergarteners participating. Yvonne Healy, Langford also attended.

Shauna Kjos-Miotke was elected the Board President of the South Dakota Funeral Directors Association earlier this month. She hopes to advocate for change on the national level. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Kjos-Miotke is new president of state funeral directors association, hopes to bring change to the industry

Kole Rithmiller

Friday, May 24, 2024

Shauna Kjos-Miotke, owner of Fiksdal Funeral Service, was recently elected as Board President of the South Dakota Funeral Directors Association. Previously she held the title of vice president for the board.

Students in solo and duet recitals

News Staff

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Webster news@reporterandfarmer.comPiano students of Suzanne Olawsky played in a solo and duet recital. Students performing were Arabella Ewing, Kinsey Nelson, Amara Pool, Jonathan Fosheim, Kason Garduno, Anna Wagner, Ava Bjerke, Callie Shoemaker and Chayse Shoemaker.

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