Dakota Players spend week in Webster

Webster Area Elementary students put on a show for their peers May 10 ahead of their public performance later that evening after spending a week working with staff from Dakota Players to perfect their roles in the musical On the Road to Bremen Town.

Gaikowski’s attend greatgrandson First Communion

Leo and Myrene Gaikowski were weekend guests of their son, Dean and JoAnna Gaikowski and family, Sioux Falls. They visited their grandson Josh and Jessica Gaikowski and newborn son Grayson John and Myrene’s niece Patty and Ken Henning, Harrisburg.

95th birthday celebration

PierPont (605) 325-3307Marvin Mathiason’s 95th birthday was celebrated in Webster.

Webster student wins poster contest

Webster Area Elementary fourth grade student Penny Rencountre received her prize from the South Dakota Associated General Contractors and the South Dakota Department of Transportation for the Safety in the Work Zone Contest. Her poster was selected to be made into a billboard on U.S.

Langford Area High School pop musical attendees

PierPont (605) 325-3307 Tony, Brittany and Summer Valnes, Sisseton hosted Easter guests Burt and Barbara Andersh, Watertown; Jesse, Brooke, Fallyn and Scottlyn Morrow, Fargo ND; Glenda Dempsey, Marsha Valnes, Sisseton and Ilene Stave.

Grenville receives DANR recognition

South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Town of Grenville public water system and the system’s certified operator Justin Carlson were awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award.

ORGANIZATIONS

Chamber notesThe Webster Area Chamber of Commerce board met April 11 to discuss the April 13 Health Walk. The board finalized plans and registration form for the June 28 alumni golf tournament in Webster. Discussion also included the poster and hole sponsors by businesses.

Piano students play at contest

Webster news@reporterandfarmer.comPiano students of Suzanne Olawsky played in recital at St. John’s Church. Performing were Arabella Ewing, Jonathan Fosheim, Kinsey Nelson, Amara Pool, Quentin Torrence, Kason Garduno, Ava Bjerke, Callie Shoemaker and Chayse Shoemaker.

Engagements

Plans toldKatie Kampa and Lance Waddle, Webster announce their engagement and upcoming wedding June 1 in Webster at the Day County Fairgrounds. Parents of the couple are Mark and Vicki Kampa and Dan and Kim Waddle.

Births Baby announcement

Cory and Natalie Zirbel, Waubay are parents of a boy Paul Bernard born April 10, 2024 weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. He joins a brother Otto and sister Nora. His grandparents are Lyle and Candace Zirbel, Waubay; Mark and Cindy Pillatzki, Corona.