Hooray! We just received word that our application to the South Dakota Community Foundation has been approved. We will be receiving $500 to apply to our goal of constructing a permanent flower bed disiplay at our Organizational signs on the west and east end of Wagner along Highway 46/50.
On February 27th the Community Beautification Committee had it’s first meeting. The meeting was a one hour meeting to discuss plans for this summer’s projects. 12 people were present for the meeting.
Some of the initial ideas the group had before the meeting were: To designate areas through town and along hwy 46 to plant flowers, bushes, grasses…; To encourage businesses to plant something on their grounds, or provide us with the items and we will plant it for them…; Hanging baskets at the 4-way stop…; A yard of the week, month or other, program.
Through the hour long discussion the group has decided to make the greatest impact by doing these things: Rather than doing planters here and there through town we have decided on 2 major areas to make a greater effect. One on the east edge of town and one on the west. Our city officials will still check with the State to see what we can do at the 4-way stop- as there will be regulations we would have to follow. The committee will continue to encourage businesses and homeowners to do something. Part of this encouragement will come from the Yard of the Week program. The town will be devided into 4 quadrants and a winner will be awarded each week from each of the quadrants. The FFA will make yard signs for us to use. And we will be putting their pictures in the Wagner Post. We will also be bringing businesses into the program as it will not just be homes. The guidelines will be better drawn out in the next couple of weeks.
We will be applying for some grant money through a SD Community Grant program and the Wagner Community Grant. And of course will be looking for donations of time, energy and money!
Right now when you look outside it’s hard to imagine all things green, birds singing and not wearing layers! But soon the seasons will change, as is a sure thing in South Dakota, and this project will be a great way to make our city shine! It’s taking pride and showing that we care about our community and every-person who passes through!
If you have any ideas please contact us! Linda Soukup @ 384-5575 or Dawn Bures @ 384-4175. Thanks!!
On March 11, 2008 the Wagner Strategic Visioning Committee will meet to discuss our continued efforts and chart progress toward our established goals. The meeting will be at noon at Two Spurs.
The group met in February with Dave Olson. The meeting was attended by Linda Soukup, Barb Johannsen, Matt Cerny, Patty Frei, and Dawn Bures. The major topics covered was Community Beautification committee, and another round of Study Circles. The community beautification committee decided to meet on Feb 27 @ 7pm at the home of Linda Soukup. The meeting was set to discuss with the entire committee the ideas of those involved and make a plan for how it will all come together. Dawn and Linda will continue to lead the committee until it is established.
Patty informed us that the dates for facilitator training for the Study Circle facilitators will need to be moved and the new date for that is April 4 and 5 at the Wagner Fire Hall. Patty will try to step in while Rita Kocer deals with a family emergency.
Dave Olson had some informational items he shared with the group. There are a couple of training classes and events being held in the near future that might be of interest to our community members. Matt has expressed interest in going to on that will be held in May in the Mlps area. I will try to get a list of these and post them on here as there might be others interested in attending.
Dawn
Based on high maintenance costs, physical deteriation of the swimming pool and declining attendance over the past several years, the City Council has been discussing the future of the Wagner Swimming Pool. The City wants and needs your input about how you feel about the swimming pool and possible closure.
Please get involved and bring forth your concerns and ideas for a public meeting on February 13th, 2008, at Wagner City Hall at 7:00 pm.
If you have any further questions, please contact the City Finance Office at 384-3741.
Wagner hosted the fourth annual State “B” Wrestling Dual tournament on Saturday, January 26, 2008, with thirteen teams from throughout the state participating. The event was well organized and proved to be very exciting. There were numerous talented athletes involved - all displaying great sportsmanship and having fun.
To host this event is a great honor and opportunity for Wagner; it allows us to invite athletes, coaches and fans to our community and enjoy all we have to offer. We hope they enjoyed their stay and are excited about coming back soon.
Some interested citizens in Wagner have formed an assisted living committee to look into the possibility of starting an Assisted Living Facility in Wagner. After a successful first assisted living committee meeting held at Heritage Court in November, I hope we can build on that momentum and have a successful follow-up discussion. The next meeting will be on January 21st, at 12 p.m. at Boom’s. At this meeting, we will try to pinpoint and summarize what the residents of the Wagner community really want and need from an assisted living facility. We will also discuss scheduling visits to different assisted living centers.
Contact Dawn Bures @ 491-1370. I will be glad to help you use this site!
The more involved we all are now the better our community will be each day forward!!