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Progressive Reading

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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Ten members attended Progressive Reading Circle Jan. 9. Gail Torrence presided. A new slate of officers was presented by the nominating committee and unanimously approved. Their duties begin in September.
Bob Bullert was celebrated for driving school bus for 50 years Jan. 12. He currently works for Sheyenne Transportation and transports Webster Area students. He’s most proud of the fact that he currently has three students of the month and the South Dakota Junior Snow Queen runner up on his route. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Bob Bullert was celebrated for driving school bus for 50 years Jan. 12. He currently works for Sheyenne Transportation and transports Webster Area students. He’s most proud of the fact that he currently has three students of the month and the South Dakota Junior Snow Queen runner up on his route. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Half a century behind the wheel, honoring Bullert’s years of service

Annie Witt
Saturday, January 18, 2025
For half a century, Bob Bullert has been a familiar and steadfast presence behind the wheel of Webster Area school buses. Navigating bustling streets and winding country roads with skill and dedication, Bullert’s career has spanned 50 years in Day County.
Members of the Pereboom family received the Community Service Award from the South Dakota Retailers Association during their annual banquet Jan. 13 in Pierre. Pictured are Jacob, McKoy, Jay and Janice Pereboom and Lexi Rithmiller. The family’s business Pereboom’s Cafe and Boomers Outback was nominated for the award due to their involvement in their community. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Members of the Pereboom family received the Community Service Award from the South Dakota Retailers Association during their annual banquet Jan. 13 in Pierre. Pictured are Jacob, McKoy, Jay and Janice Pereboom and Lexi Rithmiller. The family’s business Pereboom’s Cafe and Boomers Outback was nominated for the award due to their involvement in their community. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Pereboom family honored

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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Members of the Pereboom family received the Community Service Award from the South Dakota Retailers Association during their annual banquet Jan. 13 in Pierre. Pictured are Jacob, McKoy, Jay and Janice Pereboom and Lexi Rithmiller.
Knights of Columbus free throw contest was Jan. 12 at Webster Armory. Pictured from left are winners by years of age, front, 11 – Coen Halvorson, Presley McClurg, 10 – Coy Tempel, Kallie Zirbel, nine – Rally Hendrickson, Hilton Butler; back, 14 – Ace Lesnar, Hannah Sonstebo, 13 – Krew Gaikowski, Siri Voss, 12 – Blake Tempel and Portlyn Johnson. Winners will participate in the district competition Feb. 2, 2 p.m. at Roncalli Elementary School. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Knights of Columbus free throw contest was Jan. 12 at Webster Armory. Pictured from left are winners by years of age, front, 11 – Coen Halvorson, Presley McClurg, 10 – Coy Tempel, Kallie Zirbel, nine – Rally Hendrickson, Hilton Butler; back, 14 – Ace Lesnar, Hannah Sonstebo, 13 – Krew Gaikowski, Siri Voss, 12 – Blake Tempel and Portlyn Johnson. Winners will participate in the district competition Feb. 2, 2 p.m. at Roncalli Elementary School. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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KC free throw winners

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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Knights of Columbus free throw contest was Jan. 12 at Webster Armory.
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Waubay honor roll

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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Waubay School has released middle and high school honor rolls for the first and second quarters.First Quarter Straight ASeniors – Megan Christensen, Brooks Dolen, Traveion Neilan, Damien Hopkins- Iyarpeya, Dylan Rumpza.Junior – Katie Snyder.Sophomores – Evan Aker, Roman Thuringer, Mackenzie Zubke.
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Complaint for possible harassment

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Saturday, January 18, 2025
RePoRt Jan. 9Vehicle fire on Hwy.12.Took report of possible harassment at 700 blk. W. 1st St.Assisted ambulance with medical call at 604 E. 8th St.Jan. 10 No calls.Jan. 11Accidental 911 dial at 800 blk. E. 5th Ave.Jan. 12 No calls.Jan. 13Accidental 911 dial at 1100 blk. E. 7th St.Jan.
This graph shows number of alternative instruction enrollment in the Webster Area School District (in black) and Waubay School District (gray) over the past 13 years. Data is taken from the South Dakota Department of Education. Reporter & Farmer | South Dakota Searchlight graph

This graph shows number of alternative instruction enrollment in the Webster Area School District (in black) and Waubay School District (gray) over the past 13 years. Data is taken from the South Dakota Department of Education. Reporter & Farmer | South Dakota Searchlight graph

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Flexibility fuels surge in alternative schooling, while critics point to lack of accountability

Makenzie Huber
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Drew Dittmer and his wife tried homeschooling their children in 2015.The family of six in Sioux Falls enjoyed the freedom and flexibility it allowed them. But after welcoming their fifth child, the couple sent their children back to public school to avoid being overwhelmed at home.
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