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Coronavirus hit home this past week as an area resident was positively diagnosed with COVID-19. Since then schools are closed, nursing homes are not allowing visitors, some businesses have been forced to close their doors, and Main Street today was almost empty. Many are spending their time at home, practicing social distancing in light of the outbreak.
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The Wagner Rotary Club membersjoined efforts recently to raise money for the Helping Hands Backpack Program. At the Wagner Rotary Club’s Annual Valentine’s Supper, a silent auction was held on a variety of baskets. The proceeds of the silent auction as well as the regular “fines” of that evening went to the Helping Hands Backpack Program. Presenting the check to Sue Isebrands, is Patty Frei Wagner Rotary Club Secretary/Treasurer.
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Our local council #2676 had our February meeting on Tuesday the 4th. Cooks for the meeting were Clayton Rados and Mike Cihak. They provided a great meal for the council. The meeting had 30 members in attendance and before meeting the knights helped put everything back in the rooms at the CCD center as the flooring project was completed.
Read moreThe Bon Homme Community Easter Cantata is making final preparations for this years performances. “Closer to the Cross” by Dave Clark and Nick Robertson, Arranged and Orchestrated by Nick Robertson is the title for this years Easter Cantata. The choir once again is directed by Autumn Schultz. Closer to the Cross is an invitation to draw near to God and to experience, through worship, just what it took for Jesus to overcome death, hell and the grave. Contemporary music with familiar songs as we celebrate the Journey of Christ.
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Wagner Chamber of Commerce has been busy this past week as they welcomed two new businesses. Pictured above is Kara Frei cutting the ribbon for her new business, Lavender Lane Design & Boutique. Pictured below is Eli Siers cutting the ribbon for Bad Boy Ink. Photos by Barb Pechous
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Well this is the last of my session updates as we have brought the 2020 Legislative Session to a close this past week. We have fulfilled our duty to pass a balanced budget for South Dakota and we will return to Pierre for the very last legislative day later this month to consider any final Vetos from the Governor. The Governor did veto two bills before we left Pierre so we will need to evaluate those and any other bills that might be vetoed on the last day.
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Thursday, March 12th was the final day of the 95th Legislative Session. On Monday March 30th we will again return to the Capitol for Veto day. As of March 11th, Governor Noem had signed 78 House Bills and 27 Senate Bills leaving 30 bills on her desk. At this point she has two Gubernatorial vetoes. If there are any bills you would like to review you can go to www. SDLRC.com Each bill has its title, who sponsored it, how it was voted on and where it is in the process now.
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The coronavirus is obviously a front-and-center issue for Americans in every corner of the country, and effectively fighting this outbreak will require an all-of-the-above approach. U.S. health officials are working around the clock to continue learning as much as possible about the virus, how to mitigate the spread, and how to protect our loved ones. The highest levels of the federal government are focused on keeping the American people safe by ensuring health care professionals in communities around the country are well-equipped in this fight.
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