The Official Publication of Special Olympics South Dakota - Winter 2011

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Page 2 Welcome & Farewell To The Board

Pg 3-6 State Traditional Bowling State Unified Bowling State Equestrian State Softball

Pg 7 Scarf Project

Pg 8-10 LETR Heroes Polar Plunge Tip-a-Cop Convoy

Pg 11 World Games Results

Pg 12 & 13 SOSD Award Winners

Pg 14 ...And Beyond! Bash LEAP

Pg 15 P&G brandSAVER AT&T Promotion Subaru “Share the Love”

Pg 16 Healthy Athletes Young Athletes

Pg 17 & 18 Donations

Pg 19 Schedule of Events

Contact Us 305 West 39th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105 1.800.585.2114 or 1.605.331.4117 Fax: 1.605.331.4328 t has been quite a year of change and chal- Expand the Healthy Athlete Program by offer- www.sosd.org lenge for Special Olympics South Dakota ing more free health screenings across more

I (SOSD). We want to thank everyone for their disciplines. State Staff wonderful support throughout this year of transi- Start a Young Athlete Program for children Darryl Nordquist tion. ages 2-7 and their parents. CEO/Executive Director We are just putting the finishing touches on a new Start a Winter Games program. Melanie Frosch facility that will play a big part in our future Expand our Unified Sports program.

Sports Director growth. Our new headquarters will allow us to We are thrilled with our recent successes, but Johna Thum reach out to more potential athletes and their fami- more importantly we are excited to get to work on Special Events Director lies across South Dakota. our future goals. Thank you to the entire state for Todd Bradwisch We have many ambitious future goals: your ongoing support!

Torch Run Liaison Enhance the 22 annual statewide events. Darryl Nordquist, CEO/Executive Director Katie O’Brien Volunteer Coordinator

Twila Hansen Office Manager Thank You For Your Service. Welcome to the Board! Board of Directors SOSD will be saying farewell to one board We are most grateful for the commitment these Kim Benning - Redfield (Chair) member. We greatly appreciate the contribu- outstanding individuals have made to Special Jim Boadwine - Sioux Falls (Vice Chair) tions you have made over the years. Olympics South Dakota! Abby Schmidt - Sioux Falls (Sec) Lisa Claus - Sioux Falls (Treas) Clark Baker - Sioux Falls Thomas Brude - Sioux Falls Tom Farrell - Sioux Falls Dr. Mark Harlow - Rapid City Matt Hasner - Watertown Jim Hornby - Brookings Kevin Johnson - Aberdeen Myles Kennedy - Spearfish Gayle Kludt Jack Lynass Carl Rapp Maynard Konechne - Kimball Gettysburg Rapid City Sioux Falls Jack Lynass - Rapid City Mike Markley - Aberdeen Wolf Migge - Watertown Special Thanks To These Major Sponsors Judy Miller - Beresford Carl Rapp - Sioux Falls Ron Stewart - Rapid City Julie Williams - Gettysburg Denelle Wilson - Sioux Falls

TORCH Editor Johna Thum - Special Events Director Thank You To These Official Partners Torch Run Director Sgt Joel Perry - Brookings

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Memorial Spirit and Sportsmanship winner. For many years, Gert Lutz was an unherald- Thank You ed, behind the scenes supporter of the State

Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. Gert Organizing Committee spearheaded numerous fundraising efforts Kim Benning * Amy Buechler ver 450 athletes, representing 20 and volunteered countless hours supervising Tevan Fischbach * Barb Gauer delegations attended this tourna- the lanes. With Gert’s passing in the spring Missy Hill * Dustin Berglund ment in Aberdeen on November 11 of 2004, Special Olympics South Dakota lost O Molly Johnson * Tina Lutz - 13, 2011. Singles, doubles, and team events a true friend. Heads of Delegations nominat- Jamie Walton were contested. This was our 24th annual ed one athlete from their team who consist- event. Cliff, Donna, Al and the rest of the ently demonstrates courtesy, sportsmanship

Village Bowl Staff… You’re the Best! and love for the sport of bowling. In addition to our competitive events, athlete’s enjoyed the Friendship Banquet and Congratulations to Canton athlete Laura Bowling the Victory Dance. A highlight of the dance Lems (below), our 2011 award winner! Kim Benning - Announcer was the naming of the 7th Annual Gert Lutz Amy Buechler - Medical

Facilities Wright & Sudlow - Barriers

Friday Karaoke Celebration (Cory Erickson)

Saturday Dance Aberdeen ABATE / FM Crusaders - Security Celebration (Cory Erickson) Academy Trophy - Spirit Award Golden Eagle Parents - Banquet Chaperones

Volunteer Hospitality Subway - Charlie Mehlhaff Avera St. Luke’s Hospital - Cookies

...May someone be as kind to you as you have been to us.

Student Loan Finance Corp. Plains Commerce Bank Dental Center, David Lee Merxbauer, DDS Padgett Auto Sales Tom and Danielle Aman Foundation Midwest Printing Inc. / Quality Quick Print Wyndham Hotel Group - In honor of Jessica Kingery NAPCO International - In memory of Linda Sue Jewett (Flandreau)

Thank You

Eastway Bowl Lisa Claus Tim Schellhouse Denelle Wilson

ur 7th annual State Unified Bowling Tournament was held stead of participants bowling both events in the same day, doubles at the Eastway Bowl in Sioux Falls on November 19 & 20, will be bowled on day one with team event being bowled on the sec- 2011. This event was our largest to date with 220 athletes ond day of competition. O and partners participating in doubles and team events. This tournament was expanded to two days this year to accommodate these A huge thank you to Eastway Bowl growing numbers. In 2012, look for a slightly different format. In- for another outstanding event!

...May someone be as kind to you as you have been to us.

Dr. Michael & Jean McHale

The Larry Ayres Family

SOSD has taken the first steps toward a re-introduction of Winter Games. This January and February, approximately 30 athletes across the state will train and compete in Alpine Ski events. This group will come together for Ski Day competition on February 22, 2012 at Terry Peak. Look for this demonstra- tion sport to expand into an official state event in the future.

he 18th annual State Equestrian Competition Thanks for all you do!

was held on the State Fair Grounds in Huron Dean Toman on July 11 and 12, 2011. A contingent of 84 T Huron Knights of Columbus strong competed in Barrels, Showmanship at the Hal- ter, Showmanship at the Bridle, English Equitation, State Fairgrounds Western Equitation, and Working Trails. Kiwanis Participating Communities: Handi-Riders (Sioux Jan Lentz Falls), HOPE (Huron), Mitchell, Saddle Up Kim Benning (Watertown), Sioux Falls, SPURS (Aberdeen), Sun- Catcher TRA (Black Hills) Duane Popham Don Rieck Phillip Konechne Kristen Gonsoir St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Kimball Confirmation Class

...May someone be as kind to you as you have been to us.

Dr. Michael & Jean McHale

These three faces have become quite familiar occurring theme athlete have expressed is the to those of us in the Special Olympics world. importance of the relationships they have A handful of BHSU students, under the direc- with their coaches and fellow athletes. It is tion of Dr. Emilia Boeschen (Assistant Profes- these relationships that are keeping athletes sor of Psychology-BHSU), have conducted invested in Special Olympics.” approximately 100 athlete interviews and sur- This trio traveled over 650 miles to spend the veys in order to examine the competitive anxi- weekend with us at the State Bowling Tourna- ety experienced by athletes with intellectual ment in Aberdeen. According to Dr. disabilities. The results of the study will be Boeschen, their relationship with Special presented at the National Conference of Un- Olympics and our athletes has morphed into dergraduate Research in Ogden, UT. BHSU Research Team Lauren Lund, Dr. Emilia Boeschen and Arin Russell something much deeper then a research pro- According to Dr. Boeschen, “Our findings ject. “This has been such an amazing experi- including those at the high school, college, indicate athletes with I.D. are experiencing ence for our entire research team. We are and Olympic levels.” She adds, “One re- performance anxiety similar to other athletes, hooked on Special Olympics!”

fter many wonderful years of playing ball in the fine city of Huron, the 29th annual State Softball THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!

Tournament headed east to the community of Tournament Hosts A Brookings. Thirty teams gathered on September 17 and Brookings Park & Rec Dept. 18, 2011 to compete in slow pitch, T-ball, and Unified Special Olympics Brookings Softball. SOSD is grateful for the contributions of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota many volunteers who gathered in force to insure the success of this event. Photo Crew Diane Almos THANK YOU ONE AND ALL! Julie Croymans Kathy Dekraai Slow Pitch A Slow Pitch B Lori Ponto 1st Watertown 01 1st Yankton Mustangs 2nd Sioux Falls 04 2nd Sioux Falls 06 The Organizing Committee 3rd Sioux Falls 05 3rd Huron Center For Independence 4th Mitchell 4th Brookings Red Bridgit Burghardt Bo Ivers Kristen Carlisle Jessie Kuechenmeister Slow Pitch C Slow Pitch D Scott Gehring Marilyn Ruhlman 1st Brookings Black 1st Sioux Falls 03 Suzy Gehring Brett Spencer 2nd Watertown 02 2nd BHWS Wildcats Doris Hornby Jessica Spencer 3rd Sioux Falls 01 3rd Sioux Falls 02 Jim Hornby 4th Watertown 03 Umpires Tee Ball E Tee Ball F Umpire In Chief Charles Unterbrunner 1st BHWS Cougars 1st Parkston Denny Becker 2nd Yankton All Stars 2nd United - Sioux Falls Area 3rd Mitchell 3rd Brookings White 4th Sioux Falls 07 4th Yankton Wildcats

Unified G Unified U 1st Sioux Falls 08 1st Brandon 2nd Mitchell 2nd Brookings 3rd Yankton Grinders 3rd Black Hills Area - Rapid City 4th Project Friendship - Sturgis

...May someone be as kind to you as you have been to us.

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Banner Associates SDSU Dairy Plant I Do Entertainment/Noisy Head Right Angle Construction SDSU Dairy Club Entertainment (Eric Beckendorf) Ray’s Corner SDSU Athletic Dept.

OSD has joined 38 other States as a partic- by / Fred Meyer / Duckwall Scarf Goal: 900 ipant in the 2012 Scarf Project. AC Moore / Pamida You can also purchase S Guidelines: Your scarf should be between 54" the yarn at shopredheart.com In 2011, 26,000 scarves were distributed nation and 60" long, and approximately 6" wide. -wide, including 939 in South Dakota alone. Official yarns and Colors: Please include fringe or other adornments Red Heart Super Saver Cherry Red 0319 within these measurements. The Scarf Project began as an opportunity to Red Heart Super Saver Soft Navy 0387 provide a gift of welcome to the athletes of the You are welcome to knit or crochet any pat- Red Heart Soft Navy 4604 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games tern that you choose or want to create on your Red Heart Soft Really Red 9925 held in Boise, Idaho. The Games Organizing own. We encourage you to get creative!

Committee for the 2009 Special Olympics

World Winter Games requested donations of For much for information visit: scarves for each of the 2,100 participating ath- Navy Red www.scarvesforspecialolympics.org letes, and by Games time, nearly 60,000 home- PLEASE made scarves were produced from every state NOTE: You can choose to work with the Red in the U.S. and 12 countries around the world. Heart Super Saver or Red Heart Soft Yarns - This nation-wide initiative gives knitters and or a combination of both - please just use both crocheters the opportunity to contribute to the a red and a blue in your scarf design! Special Olympics Program(s) of their choice, Deadline to Receive Scarves: February 27, and to know that in doing so, they were con- 2012 tributing to an unprecedented sense of unity and support for the Special Olympics athletes Shipping Address: SOSD and the Movement as a whole. 800 E. I-90 Lane Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Want To Get Involved? Scarf Distribution Information: Scarves will Purchase Yarn: There are no guarantees that be distributed at our State Basketball Tourna- the yarns will always be in stock at every giv- ment to be held in Yankton on March 9 & 10, en store location, so you are encouraged to 2012 call ahead:

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By LETR Director Sgt. Joel Perry his 17th annual event t’s that time of the year to look back over all that has happened is a friendly holiday in the LETR for Special Olympics South Dakota. I thought last T blood drive pitting the I year would be hard to top, but we did it. It took a team of Law Sioux Falls Fire Rescue against Enforcement Officers and volunteers from across the State to put the Sioux Falls Police Depart- together another record breaking year!! In 2011, $480,000 was raised ment to see who can recruit for our athletes! the most blood donors.

We are so proud to be associated with a great organization like Spe- The contest kicks off Decem- cial Olympics. This past year volunteers and Officers from across the ber 27th, 2011 and will run State did everything from selling t-shirts to jumping into ICY COLD through January 6th, WATER for our athletes. Our 14 POLAR PLUNGES were wildly 2012. The public is encour- successful once again. In addition, a huge thank you to the drivers Donations can also be made aged to visit either Sanford and owners that participated in the 2011 Truck Convoy, ANOTHER Medical Center (333-6444) or by visiting a bloodmobile. great year. Avera McKennan Hospital Pancake House The LETR sent 17 representatives to Calgary Ontario Canada for the (322-7111) donor rooms and Tuesday, December 27, 2011 th 2011 International Conference. Our program was awarded 5 place designate their blood dona- 7:00 am-1:00 pm in the world for most money per capita raised. Congratulations to Free pancakes and t-shirt tion to the department of all of you who helped us get there! Camille’s their choice. Donors can 2012 brings with it several changes. One of those changes is a new choose a specially designed Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:00 am-2:00 pm LETR Director. I will be stepping aside and Tessa Mitchell from the “police” or “fire” t-shirt Coupon for a free meal and t-shirt Rapid City Police Department will be taking the reins. Tessa has (while supplies last) and enjoy Scheels been a vital part of the South Dakota LETR for many years. She was a free appetizer compliments our representative this past summer in Greece at the World Summer Friday, December 30, 2011 of Texas Roadhouse. 11:00 am-3:00 pm Games. I will still be involved serving as her assistant. Congratula- Free movie ticket, t-shirt, chance to win tions Tessa! As the charity of choice for the other great prizes Sioux Falls Police Dept., SOSD Another change will come in the grand opening of the NEW Special HyVee (E. 10th St.) will receive a donation of Olympics South Dakota State Office in Sioux Falls. We are eagerly Friday, December 30, 2011 anticipating all that the new location will offer for our athletes. $350.00 if they should win. 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Free breakfast and t-shirt I would like to thank all who are involved in Special Olympics South Last year it was the Police Dakota. From parents to coaches, I am humbled to be a part of some- Department coming away SF Fire Rescue (2820 Minn. Ave) Tuesday, January 3, 2012 thing so rewarding. We talk about fundraising and the crazy things with a close victory over the 10:00 am-1:00 pm; 2:00 pm-4:00 pm we do for our athletes, but to see a smile on an athlete’s face, or the Fire Department. Free t-shirt look of determination in the heat of competition, whatever part we play is worth every minute. I continue to encourage everyone to get Donors must be at least 17 Avera Living Well (33rd & Minn. Ave) involved, to BE A FAN! years old (16 years old with a Wednesday, January 4, 2012 9:00 am-11:30 am signed parent consent form), The Torch Run began in 1981 when Wichita, Kansas (USA), Police Chief Richard Free t-shirt weigh 110 lbs or more and be LaMunyon saw an urgent need to raise funds for and increase awareness of Special in good general health. It is University of Sioux Falls (Library) Olympics. The Torch Run has evolved into the largest grass-roots fundraiser and Thursday, January 5, 2012 recommended that a person public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics. 9:00 am-4:00 pm eat and drink plenty of fluids At its most basic level, the Torch Run is an actual running event in which officers Free t-shirt prior to donating blood. and athletes run the “Flame of Hope” to the Opening Ceremonies of local Special SF Police Dept (320 W. 4th St.) Olympics competitions, State Games, National, and World Games. Friday, January 6, 2012 Please bring an ID with you at At its most fully developed, the Torch Run initiative encompasses a variety of fund- the time of donation. 8:00 am-10:30 am; 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Free t-shirt raising vehicles in addition to the Torch Run itself. Our local law enforcement personnel host multiple fundraising projects each year, including Polar Plunges, T-shirt For more information call Sioux Falls Convention Center sales, Truck Convoys, Tip-A-Cops, Fire Truck Pulls, and various other zany endeav- (605) 331-3222 or visit Friday, January 6, 2012 ors. www.cbblifeblood.org. 12:00 pm-6:00 pm

Ticket to January 6th game and t-shirt Thank you LETR Personnel for all you do!

Aberdeen April 22

Watertown February 18 Spearfish February 26 Brookings Huron March 30 & 31 Pierre January 14 February 11 Madison

March 24 By Todd Bradwisch, LETR Liaison Brandon id I just see a snowflake? It January 28 must be getting closer to Rapid City Parkston “Polar Plunge” weather. Sioux Falls February 25 January 21 D April 21 “Freezin For A Reason” is back and 2012 is going to be another exciting Yankton Vermillion year for everyone. April 15 March 25

2011 was another record breaking year for the Polar Plunges with our 1193 plungers statewide raising $378,000 for Special Olympics South Dakota and our local programs. There will be many new and exciting things this year. three ways to get involved in the Polar Plunge: Plunging as an individual, Plunging as a team, or First, every Plunger & Too Chicken To Plunger registering as “Too Chicken To Plunge”. will be eligible for prizes. We will also be giving out incentive prizes for individuals raising money For more information, check out all the links on with gifts available at the $250, $500, $1,000 & our webpage at www.sosd.org or contact Todd $1,500 donation levels. Bradwisch – Torch Run Liaison at 605-331-4117 or email me at [email protected] . Join us for a Finally, we will be having our Plungers & Chick- plunge near you and see what we mean by ens registering online for the events at “Freezin’ For A Reason”! www.firstgiving.com/sosd. Remember, there are

he “Tip A Cop” fundraiser was held at the Texas Roadhouse in Sioux Falls for the 2nd straight year. Law enforcement personnel T traded their handcuffs and badges for menus and aprons as they “waited tables” for lunch asking patrons to make a donation to Special Olympics South Dakota. Texas Roadhouse generously donated pulled pork sandwiches, fries and a drink for the event. The “Tip A Cop” raised $2,963.00 in 2011. We are again looking at having this event with Texas Roadhouse summer, 2012 in both Sioux Falls & Rapid City. Watch our website for upcoming dates. See you there and bring an empty stomach! Get your 2012 Torch Run Shirt Short sleeve $10 Long sleeve $15

he World’s Largest Truck Convoy was Thank you to the participants and their fami- held in Sioux Falls on September 23 & lies, our sponsors, Law Enforcement Torch 24, 2011. This annual event unites T Run officers, athletes and their families, the Law Enforcement personnel and truck drivers Sioux Empire Fairgrounds and our wonderful in an effort to raise funds for Special Olympics volunteers who helped make the 2011 World’s Athletes. Largest Truck Convoy a huge success.

For more information about the Truck Con- voy, please log on the www.sosd.org or JOIN US! www.sdconvoy.org.

September 21 & 22, 2012 See you all next year! There were 84 registered truckers paying a minimum of $100 to participate in the 15 mile trek through the heart of Sioux Falls, raising over $36,000 for Special Olympics South Da- One of the 84 participants in the Truck Convoy kota.

Our inaugural Car Show was a huge success Along with the actual convoy, multiple activi- with 24 cars entered. “Best of Show” honors ties were held during this two day celebration, went to Earl McGraw with his Black 1965 including a Texas Hold’em tournament, lead Plymouth Belvedere. “Athletes Choice” went truck bidding, truck show, live auction, raf- to Paul & Trish Froiland with their Red 2006 fles, awards presentations, and Car Show. Ford Mustang. An entrant in the 1st annual Car Show

Wes & Sherry Brick - Elite Transportation Holt Transportation Chris Larson - Johnson Feed Inc. Earl Stough - Johnson Feed Inc. Gary Decker - Johnson Feed Inc. Teri Spencer - A & A Express, Inc. Marty Ellis - A & A Express, Inc. Brian Drusch - A & A Express, Inc. Paul Whitlock - Sioux Falls Tower Ken Morse - A & A Express, Inc. Bob Stock - VanderHaag's Inc. Mike Currier - Mike Currier Trucking Gary Lusk - Sioux Falls Truck & Trailer Roy Gries - Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. Phil Van Zanten - Wild Bill's Trucking, Inc. Matt Wiekeraad - Bar W Syndicate Kyle Johnson - Allen Henderschiedt Trucking Robert Woolam - Silver Creek Express, Inc. Dave Polcari - Novak Sanitation Service Gary D. Johnson - Johnson-N-Son Rick Witczek - Orion Food Services LLC Tim Gamber - Orion Food Services LLC Merle Peterson - Orion Food Services LLC Norm Cooper - Norm Cooper Trucking Jerry Seaman - Seaman Trucking Keith Harmon - K & J Trucking Jesse Wenzlaff - Western Enterprises Inc. Rod Ramm - Concrete Materials Bill Wellnitz - Reed Intermill Trucking, Inc. Don Melin - Dale Melin Trucking, Inc. Jack Cody - Cody Trucking John Cody - Cody Trucking Ray Malloy - Dale Melin Trucking, Inc. Dale Melin - Dale Melin Trucking, Inc. Swede Keopke - Dale Melin Trucking, Inc. Henry Bakker - Brouwar Relocation / Atlas Bill Forshey - Bill & Rhonda's Trucking Rollie Kruse - R & R Trucking Elton Wek - Premium Best Transport, Inc. Dennis Ebbers - D N E Trucking Eldon Suhn - Premium Best Transport, Inc. Carmon Lorton - Mid State Transport, Inc. Wes Tripp - Premium Best Transport, Inc. Adam Wirth - Mid State Transport, Inc. Brad & Linda Swanson - Holt Transportation Vern Dubbelde - Mid State Transport, Inc. Keith Koenig - Holt Transportation Mike Whitehead - Fed Ex Freight Jarod Wiekeraad - Jerod Wiekeraad Trucking Vern Buysse - Cliff Viessman, Inc. Mike & Darcy - Habeck Trucking Carmen Anferson - Bus Driver Sid Gonsor - Bus Driver Ben Ginter - Sioux Falls Sanitation Linda Hansen - Sioux Falls Sanitation Marvin H - Sioux Falls Sanitation Joe Sandoval - TBI Inc. Darryl Tebbe - W.N. Morehouse Truck Line Richard Damm - K & J Trucking Troy Meyer - TBI Inc. Terry Mohlencamp - TBI Inc. Dean Grimmius - TBI Inc. Todd Bultsma - Lloyd Bultsma Trucking Inc. Terry Greger - T & S Trucking Lloyd Bultsma - Lloyd Bultsma Trucking Inc. Darin Foulds - Everson Grain Calvin Bosma - Bosma Ent. Adam Carlson - Jorgensen Bros. Brian Kjergaard - Reese Trucking John Gacke - K & J Trucking Ron Graves Jr. - DeMarteleare Trucking Dallas Reese - Reese Trucking Bill KiLian - K & J Trucking Wilber Prins - Prins Farms Chris Simantel - Pechous Trucking Alvin Ploen - Ploen Trucking Inc. Tim Stevenson - 4 Seasons Truck Wash Tom Wiekeraad - Bar W Syndicate Dennis Sandahl - Dennis Sandahl Trucking Chuck Small - Big Truck Sales Keith & Jackie Hieronimus - Rank Trucking Aaron Scofield - TR Electic / CTI Shane Scofield - Five Buckle Robbie & Angela Harkness- Jeff Kasprowicz - Johnson Feed Inc. 10

These four amazing athletes represented South Dakota and Team USA at the 2011 World Special Olympics Summer. They competed with class and dignity and we are proud of your performances, but more importantly, we are proud of your character. Salute!

Aquatics/Swimming Aquatics/Swimming Aquatics/Swimming Aquatics/Swimming 100M Breaststroke 100M Freestyle 4x100M Medley Relay 200M Individual Medley Division F2 Division F2 Division M2 Division F1 Final: 1:54.25 Final: 1:22.41 Final: 6:37.83 Final: 3:44.77 2nd Place 2nd Place 2nd Place 3rd Place July 2, 2011 June 28, 2011 June 28, 2011 June 27, 2011

Athletics/Track and Field Athletics/Track and Field Athletics/Track & Field 10,000M Run 4X400 Relay 3000M Run Division M3 Division M3 Division M3 Final: 41:10.17 Final: 4:53.21 Final: 11:57.22 1st Place 1st Place 4th Place June 30, 2011 July 02, 2011 June 30, 2011

Bowling Bowling Bowling Team Singles Doubles Division F2 Division 9 Division 11 Score: 408 Score: 409 Score: 4429 1st Place 5th Place 7th Place July 4, 2011 July 4, 2011 July 4, 2011

Bowling Bowling Bowling Singles Doubles Team Division 10 Division 21 Division M7 Score: 467 Score: 410 Score: 449 2nd Place 6th Place 6th Place July 4, 2011 July 4, 2011 July 4, 2011

olunteers do everything there is to do They serve without salary, without recogni- groups contribute their time, talents and re- in Special Olympics and more. They tion, without honors or awards. Special Olym- sources in support of SOSD. They are the are fund-raisers, cheerleaders, adminis- pics could not do without them - their devo- driving force behind our success. V trators, food handlers, chauffeurs, chaper- tion, their work and their love. So “thank you” volunteer! You represent the ones, trainers, coaches, publicists, policy mak- Each year it is the pleasure of Special Olym- highest values of the human spirit. You get ers, trash collectors, friends, comrades and pics South Dakota to recognize our Outstand- your thanks, not in money or words or praise, supporters of Special Olympics. ing Award Winners. These individuals and but through what you do for Special Olympics.

Athlete Of The Year - Kathie Herrera, Vermillion

The Outstanding Athlete Award is presented to a Special Olympics transformation is due to her partici- athlete who has demonstrated the true spirit, courage, sharing and joy pation in Special Olympics. Not of Special Olympics. only is she an outstanding athlete, she is a phenomenal role model for The recipient of the Athlete of the Year award is Kathie Herrera. her younger teammates. On her Kathie has received numerous awards for athletics, basketball, aquat- own initiative she has taken one of ics and bowling. In 2010 she was honored with the Sportsmanship our younger athletes under her wing Award at the State Basketball Tournament. She was also selected to and has gotten him to participate in participate in the 2010 National Games in Lincoln, NE and this past activities we coaches could not. summer she participated in the World Summer Games held in Athens, Greece. According to Kathie’s Coach, “When I first met Kathie 3 years NOMINEES: ago, she was shy and lacked self confidence. Today, she is a very con- Kara Conner (Brookings) fident young woman who faces challenges head on! I believe this Wade Hughes (Redfield)

Don Baker Award - Barb Sandoval, Sioux Falls

The “Don Baker Award” is the highest award presented by SOSD. It 2010 Lincoln Games. is given in honor of Don Baker, a volunteer and official starter for Spe- What makes Barb an amazing coach and person is not just the excep- cial Olympics events. This award is given annually to an individual, tional amount of time she gives SOSD, but the quality of that time. To organization, business, or institution who has given outstanding sup- a person her athlete’s describe her as kind, port to Special Olympics. comforting, fair, and fun. If asked to Barb Sandoval has been involved with Special Olympics for over 20 choose a person who exemplifies the ideal years. It is estimated she volunteers 150 hours annually, and that coach and mentor to our athletes it would doesn’t include time spent at the actual event. be Barb.

Barb serves as the local coordinator for the Southeast Area Spring NOMINEES: Games and the Southeast Area Aquatics Competitions. She has also Bob Salmi (Aberdeen) been an Event Director the past three years at our State Summer Judy Miller (Beresford) Games. Jhett & Kathy Albers (Spearfish) Barb was a World Games Coach at both the 2003 Ireland and 2007 China games, and a National Games Coach at both the 2006 Ames and

Lyle Farrand Award Volunteer of the Year - Don Rieck, Spencer

The “Lyle Farrand Award” is given in honor of Lyle of Equestrian is very complex, and requires someone Farrand of Sioux Falls, who in 1968 was instrumental in with extensive technical experience to lead us through starting Special Olympics South Dakota. This award is the competition. Without Don we would truly be lost. given to an individual who has made a tremendous impact on Special Olympics. NOMINEES: Joselyn Schmitz (Aberdeen) Don has done the announcing duties for 17 of 18 State Mike Mogard (Brookings) Equestrian Competitions. Don takes time off to travel to Prairie Berry Winery (Hill City) Huron for this two day event, and also provides all the Beth Lalim & SaLena Engels (Watertown) audio equipment needed for the competition. The sport

Ron Stewart Award Coach Of The Year - Cathy Grubb, Belle Fourche

The “Ron Stewart Award” is given in honor of Ron positive attitude and quick smile make her exception- Stewart of Rapid City who was a Special Olympics ally popular with athletes and coaches from across the Coach for over 25 years. This award is given to a state. She is a caring and trusting coach, and the ath- coach who has given their time to encourage Special letes in the Belle Fourche School District have been Olympics athletes to achieve their fullest potential. blessed with her talents.

Cathy does not coach for the glory, but for the enjoy- NOMINEES: ment of it all. Her ability to motivate, plus her Scott Carroll (Brandon Valley) knowledge of sport enables her to get the most out of Patrick Schuster (Watertown) her athletes. Cathy has coached at the last two Na- tional Games held in Ames, IA and Lincoln, NE. Her Brent & Tracey Steinbach (Spearfish)

Family Of The Year - The Kuechenmeister Family, Brookings

This award is given to a family who demon- Sons Mike, Jeff and Brian donate money, strates unique and outstanding support of equipment, and even proudly display a Spe- Special Olympics athletes. cial Olympics Brookings logo on their race car. The Kuechenmeister family has dedicated Daughter Jessie has coached since 2002. Be- countless hours and resources to Special cause of her leadership and guidance this pro- Olympics Brookings and Special Olympics gram has grown and flourished in the past South Dakota. Each family member has been few years. ty of Special Olympics Brookings and Special instrumental in creating awareness and rais- Olympics South Dakota ing funds for both the local and state pro- Finally, nephew Michael has participated in grams. fundraisers and is a an advocate for social change (Spread The World To End The Word) NOMINEES: Mike (father) is a strong supporter of the in his school. Foote Family (Spearfish) World’s Largest Convoy, while Deb (mother) Krcil Family (Wagner) is busy volunteering with the Special Olym- The Kuechenmeister family has exhibited the Bradwisch Family (Mitchell) pics Brookings team. best example of a family improving the quali-

D. J. Mertens Award “Champion” of the Year - Kiwanis Club, Watertown

The “DJ Mertens Award” is given in hon- Northeast Area Spring Games came to or of DJ Mertens who was instrumental in Watertown, the Kiwanis Club volun- establishing and developing Special teered to run the concessions stand and Olympics South Dakota. This award is provide lunches to ALL registered presented to a business, organization or coaches and athletes. What began as a media outlet which has made a major three commitment to help with Spring contribution to Special Olympics South Games is now at five years… and Dakota. counting (we hope)!

The Kiwanis Club of Watertown has been NOMINEES: a tremendous supporter of Special Olym- Powershop Gym (Brookings) Globe University (Sioux Falls) pics over the past several years. When the Spearfish Middle School (Spearfish) LETR (Joel Perry, Brookings)

Please show your love for Special Olympics by nominating the Categories include: deserving people in your life for a 2012 SOSD Outstanding Athlete Of The Year Award Award! Don Baker Award (the highest honor presented by SOSD) Family Of The Year Nomination forms are due in the SOSD office by May 24, 2012. Outstanding Coach (Ron Stewart Award) Look for a nomination form at your Area and State Games. Volunteer Of The Year (Lyle Farrand Award) Forms can also be found on our homepage at www.sosd.org. Champion Award (DJ Mertens Award)

Can you help us reach more of those with intellectual disabilities across 800 E. I-90 Lane * Sioux Falls, SD * 57104 South Dakota? The following critical items are needed: $38,000 still needed to complete a $200,000 match fund provided by Avera Health and Sammons Financial. Balance of unbudgeted Geothermal System (the gift that keeps on giving) - $20,000 Office Furniture - $30,000 Lighted sign on building - $8,775 (recently gifted by Wal-Mart!) Message board display sign on front of building (3’4” x 13’) - $30,000 Full length shelving in storage area - $7,500 Equipment (snow blower, riding mower, etc) - $5,000 Lobby display recognizing athletes and donors - $9,000 Used cargo van - $15,000 Command Center trailer - $7,500

$200 per year for 5 years is $1,000 toward covering these expenses… $1,000 per year for 5 years is $5,000! Call Darryl at 605.376.8613 if you would like to make a pledge. Thank you! Come Sail Away With US! New School Program Funds Available

What: Bash To The Colonies SOSD has partnered with the Northwestern Mutual Financial August 25, 2012 Location: Lewis & Clark Lake Yankton, SD -10am Race Starts Network - Theobald Financial Group to help grow Special Olympics statewide. Date: August 25 – 26, 2012 -Fun & Games All Day -6:30pm BBQ & Awards Northwestern Mutual Description: Sailboats race the length of -7pm Live Music will help new school Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton. This is based start-up pro- an all day event for all types of sailboats. August 26, 2012 grams with donations Over 50 boats are expected. Prepare for -1pm-5pm Live Music at Hobie Beach to offset expenses. great food, fun and games, including a corn hole tournament. Contact Darryl Nordquist, CEO/Executive Director for more information. Directions: 1st entrance into Marina & Resort - 4 miles west of Yankton on Hwy 52. LEAP Program Admission: Free - Everyone welcome! The Special Olympics South Dakota Life Enhancement Assis- For more information: 605.665.2680 tance Program (LEAP) is an income assistance program. Par- ticipants, through their local groups, can qualify for financial www.bashtothecolonies.com assistance for selected events. The program’s goal is to increase participation in SOSD events by helping local groups

with expenses related to their team’s participation.

All proceeds to benefit SOSD LEAP support is now being offered at SOSD’s six state events. Through continued support of our donors, LEAP will expand as a partnership program with local groups across the state in NEW OFFICE - SAVE THE DATE an effort to get more participants involved in SOSD’s many beneficial events. March 20, 2012

Ribbon Cutting 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm LEAP is a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) eligible pro- Open House 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm gram. If you would like to know more about the LEAP pro- 800 E. I-90 Lane gram from either a donor standpoint or local group support, Sioux Falls, SD please contact Darryl Nordquist, CEO/Executive Director.

t’s time again for our P&GbrandSAVER® program! P&G has been a valued partner of I Special Olympics for over 30 years and we are thrilled to, once again, be a part of this valua- ble promotion.

Keep an eye out for your P&GbrandSAVER® coupon books in your local newspaper on Sun- e’re proud to be one of five day, January 1, 2012. This year’s promotion is charitable partners in the based on coupon redemption: Special Olympics Subaru “Share the Love” receives 3 cents for every coupon used. There is W event. Subaru knows their owners care. no limit to the gift, so the more you redeem the That’s why they created the “Share the coupons or encourage your friends and family the Love” event. You get a great deal on a greater the money raised for Special Olympics. new Subaru and they’ll donate $250 to And don’t forget the savings for you -- the your choice of five charities, one of P&GbrandSAVER® coupon book includes more which is Special Olympics. Over the last than $109 in savings on many of your favorite three years, they've donate nearly $15 brands! million dollars to charity. They hope to

The coupons expire January 31, 2012, so don’t donate another five million by sharing wait too long to start clipping and saving! This is the love again this year. Funds donated a great opportunity to raise money for Special to Special Olympics will benefit our pro- Olympics and to continue to spread our message grams in local communities across the of respect, acceptance and inclusion. United State helping us to provide greater service for our athletes. You can find your P&GbrandSAVER coupon book in the following newspapers: Whether you are in the market for a new Subaru or you know someone who is, be Aberdeen American News sure to pick special Olympics as your Mitchell Daily Republic “Share the Love” event charity and help Rapid City Journal support our athletes. Learn more by Sioux Falls Argus Leader visiting Subaru.com/share.

Watertown Public Opinion Visit either Shulte Subaru in Sioux Falls Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan or Courtesy Subaru in Rapid City. 15

The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Clinician Requirements: Licensed Dentist or es as warranted. program was developed in 1996. This pro- Dental Hygienist Clinician Requirements: Vision Care Profes- gram is designed to help Special Olympics sional, Licensed Optometrist or Ophthalmol- athletes improve their health and fitness, Health Promotion: Health Promotion ven- ues empower and motivate athletes to make ogist leading to enhanced sports experience and improved well-being. This initiative con- healthy lifestyle choices that will improve sists of seven disciplines: their long-term health by using interactive Fit Feet, FUNfitness and Special Smiles clin- educational games and literature. Athletes ics have been held at past SOSD events. Fit Feet: Athletes are screened for feet and are offered guides for healthy eating, sun Healthy Hearing will be unveiled at 2012 ankles for deformities, skin and nail prob- safety, smoking cessation, lifestyle choices State Summer Games. lems, and also check for proper shoes and and fun ways to increase physical fitness. We are actively seeking qualified clinicians socks. Clinician Requirements: Dietician, Physi- for all seven disciplines. Please contact us if Clinician Requirements: Doctor of Pediatric cian, Nurse, PT, Health Educator interested. Medicine Healthy Hearing: Clinicians screen the hear- For More Information FUNfitness: Physical Therapists assess and ing of athletes and notify athletes and their Regarding Clinician Training: improve flexibility, stamina, functional coaches if follow-up care is needed. strength and balance, educate participants, Johna Thum, Special Events Director Clinician Requirements: Audiologist or families and coaches about the importance of Local: 605.331.4117 Speech-Language Pathologist. Toll Free: 800.585.2114 flexibility, strength and balance, and provide Fax: 605.331.4328 a hands-on opportunity for participants to MedFest: Standard sports physical examina- E-Mail: [email protected] learn about physical therapy. tion for current and prospective Special

Olympics athletes are completed. Clinician Requirements: Licensed Physical For More Information Therapist Clinician Requirements: Medical Doctor, Regarding Financial Support: Physician Special Smiles: Athletes are provided with Darryl Nordquist, CEO/Executive Director hygiene education, a “goody-bag” contain- Opening Eyes: Under this program, exten- Cell: 605.376.8613 Toll Free: 800.585.2114 ing toothbrush, toothpaste and floss, nutri- sive vision screenings are conducted. Ath- Fax: 605.331.4328 tional education and a free mouth guard. letes are then provided with free prescription E-Mail: [email protected] eye glasses, sport wear glasses and sunglass-

ties through developmental- ly appropriate play activities designed to foster physical, cognitive, and social devel- opment;

Welcome family members

of children with intellectual disabilities to the Special Olympics network of ince its inception in 1968, Special Olym- support; pics has established itself as a pre- Raise awareness eminent global organization offering Our Watertown Young Athletes and partners S about the abilities of sports training and competition opportunities children with intellec- to people with intellectual disabilities ages tual disabilities As we go forward, we are hoping to team eight and above. through inclusive peer participation, demon- with established programs, including Park With the introduction of the Young Athletes strations and other events. and Recreation departments and YMCA’s. program, we now welcome children ages two In December, 2011, SOSD conducted its first If you are interested in hosting a Young Ath- to seven years old into the Special Olympics ever Young Athletes session in Watertown. letes session in your community, please con- Movement. This innovative sports play pro- Six Young Athletes, along with a sibling and a tact us. gram is designed to introduce children with parent participated in four evenings of activi- intellectual disabilities and their families to ties and games. “The kids had a ball,” stated the world of Special Olympics by pursuing parent and facilitator SeLena Engels. “This is the following goals: such an exciting program for all our future Engage children with intellectual disabili- Special Olympics athletes and their parents.” 16 Your generosity is humbling, appreciated, and we thank you!

$1,000 up Gold January - December 2011 Avera Health Rapp, Carl or Jackie Holmes Murphy & Associates Wal-Mart Foundation McHale Institute PC Capital Card Services, Inc. Sammons Corporation McHale, Dr. Michael & Jean Anderson, Larry & Kathleen Citibank Automatic Data Processsing Costello, Dan & Janet Anonymous Sun Enterprises, Inc Dakota Care Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation The American Legion K & J Trucking, Inc. Sanford Health Washington High School Pete Lien Knights of Columbus Charities USA Yankton Area Community Foundation Peschong, James & Elizabeth Modern Woodman Of America Youngs's Mobile - The Crossing Palmitier, Steven & Teresa First Premier Bank Binder, Tim & Jackie Specht, Chris & Stephanie Wahl, Jeff & Judy South Dakota Law Enforcement Knology Great Western bank Midwest Mexican Foods Inc South Dakota Police Chief's Association NorthWestern Energy Northwestern Mutual Foundation South Dakota Community Foundation Kouri & Associates, Inc. Ladies Auxiliary VFW First National bank - Pierre Thomas, Steve & Debbie Scheels A & A Express Inc. POET Fishback Financial Corporation Sioux Falls FOP Lodge 1 Broin, Rob & Miriam McMurchie, Boyd Fraternal Order of Police Bash to the Colonies Anderson, Melissa & Brad Larson Manufacturing Company Mattel CorTrust Bank Vande Brake, Steven or Mary Raven Industries GOTEN S & B Inc. Aamlid, Brian & Denise First National Bank South Dakota State Council SDN Communications Kennedy, Myles & Jeanette TEC Mollison, Susan K South Dakota HS Coaches Assoc Graham Auto Lewis Stores American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Sheriff Association Whites Queen City F.O.P. SF Lodge #1 Hy-vee Inc BNAI Brith Special Account Dakota Hospitality Management Schnaible, Julie & Paul

Silver January - December 2011 Northeast Educational Services Coop GDT, Inc. McDaris Mullenburg, Kirby & Nicole Aegerter, Jeff & Becky Bauman, Jon Olson, Tim l & Kathryn J Brookings Auto Mall Leader Concrete Construction, Inc Wells Fargo Bank Alliance Communications Security National Bank Neighborhood Dental Clinic Harlow, Mark or Michelle Crafts, Inc. Arndt, Tracy L. Rau Financial Travis, Tony Borg, Cory Harms Oil Company Burgess, Monica & Jim CNA Surety Harrenga, Jim Aberdeen T.J.'s Inc. BankWest Turb, Larry R & Jill Ayres Reese, S. A. Avera Mckennan Rickel, Robert and Marie Taco Johns of Huron First Dakota National Bank Johnson, Mark & Karen Hugunin, Jeff Dakota Beverage Co. Inc Feiock, Jeff & Anne Prairiewave Communications Mile High United Way Taco John's of Canton Scheid, Cynthia & Douglas Popham, Duane or Debra Blair Enterprises, Inc. CHS Farmers Alliance/United Energy 3M General Offices El-Batrow, Inc. Xcel Energy NSP Art's Garbage Service Midland National Life US Charitable Gift Trust Orbitcom, Inc. High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters Rosebud Sioux Tribe Apex Construction, LLC Karl's Taco John's of Mitchell Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield Ayres, Larry and Jill Hyland Beresford Lions Club Prairie Harvest Watertown T.J.'s Inc. Morgen LLC. Jon C. Baumann DDS PC Esurance Insurance Service, Inc. Good Samaritan Society Thompson Law Office Taco John's of Pierre Daktronics, Inc. Stewart, Greg & Kari Brandon Valley School Dist 49-2 Shipwreck Inc. Pioneer Bank & Trust Goodin Company Reliabank Dakota Novak Sanitary Serv Bradley, Dorothy National American University Holdings South Dakota Highway Patrol Assn JRE, Inc J.I.G.S., L.L.C. FOP Labor Council Wuttke, Bill & Sara Johnson, Chris Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Olson, Gregg or Jennifer Fraser Living Trust American State Bank Fair Tax, Inc. Casey's General Muth Electric Inc Fischer Rounds Pro-Tec Roofing, Inc. Fraternal order of Police Assoc Metasoft Systems, Inc. Donnelly, Douglas or Shirley

Bronze January - December 2011 Dindot-Klusmann Funeral Home, Inc. Thurow, Duane & Leonora I-90 Integrity Tanner, John & Patricia Nordquist, Gary & Anne Grandpre, Robert & Rebecca Hennessey Enterprise Inc. The Diamond Room Bruflat, Paul & Julie Stensland, Vernon & Ronda Gosmire, Terry L. Kuhn, Jeffery & Linda 17

Bronze cont. January - December 2011 Mahlander's Appliance & Lighting Venture Communications McEnelly, Craig or Robin Garcia, William & Sharon Banner Associates, Inc. Bjugstad, Sioux Valley Optimist Club Arndt, Ronald C. Lamb Painting Mitel DataNet Anonymous2 Roxbury Charitable Foundation Lambertz, Kathy Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Hohn, Kristie & Kelly Kettwig Enterprises, Inc American Legion Auxiliary #172 Hohwieler, Chad & Suzette Caro Company American Bank and Trust Knittel, Brian or Cheri Missionfish Aman Foundation Jackson Dental, Prof. LLC KaRy, LLC McGee, Maryls D. Peterson, Barbara Dykhouse, Dana J. Woster, James V. Sletten, Wayne & Karen Maslowe, Philip Grainger Matching Gifts Dick's Towing LLC Cuka, Melissa K Luken & Williams Carpet Brenner, Brian Padgett Auto Sales Feiner, Scott Bowar, Erik & Mindy Rotary Club Aldrich, Wilmont C. Black, Michelle & Gary Plains Commerce Bank Spencer, Jessica or Brett Bjorkman, Aaron & Jomarie American Legion Auxiliary #315 Spies, Joshua Dede, C. Tellinghuisen, Kelvin State Bank Drew, Ronald Truist Comprehensive Distribution Schubloom Construction Inc. Van Dyk, Tessa Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Haan, Milie Risty, Roger Schmid, Dana & Sallie Vanwatermeulen, Susan & Gary Gustafson, Robert & Mary Harris, Joel Hansen, Terry or Barbara Hoffman, Marc & Sonja Saloon # 10 Inc. Harrington, Judith A Taco John's of Chamberlain Risty Benefits, Inc. Sandquist, Gary & Kellie NAPCO Internatioanl LLC OEM Hitt, Jeremy Kutz, Randy & Penny Hoftiezer Realtors Hitt, Wayne & Michelle Kary, Denise & Len Alter Society St. Joseph's Church Holmes, Mike & Cindy Reed, Bradley & Jean Sullivans Weidenbach, Amy Reznicek, David G Sletten, Jame & Darwin Ponto, Lori Rice, Bryan & Becky Bjorklund, Tim & Brenda Kale, William and Norma Hilmer, B.L. & R.R Sweeter, Jon A. Orr, Marissa & Jonathan Hewitt, Dale & Donna Evergreen Supply Corporated Kracht, T.L. or M.J. Rysdon, Phillip M. Center for Independence Kwiecinski, Travis, Kama Schmidt, Kevin (Tom) Spearfish Pellet Company, LLC Ng, Emilie T Hanlon, Tom White, Barbara M. Nelson, Joan & Delmar SD Football Coaches Assn Loomis, Donald & Diane Ladner, Ronnie & Toni Shaffer Agency Inc. All Sport Central Meyer, Travis & Deborah Geiver, Dave Central States Fire Apparatus LLC McHugh, Barbara Siegel, Barnett & Schutz, L.L.P. Nordquist, Darryl & Tracy Randolph, Dorothy Geels, Marc A. Sullivan, Patrick Nelson, Robert & Donna Sioux Valley Energy Johnson, Lance & Dina Phillips, Bradley J. Eide, Brian & Audra Smith, Scott D. Trudeau, Mary Stan Houston Equipment Keller, Michael J. Voorhess, Janet Commercial Interior Decor Hollis, Tegantvoort, Larry & Susan Sturdevant, John A. Epsilon Sigma Alpha Standaert, Mary Super Goodwill - Wyndham Sonne, Christopher Anderson, Bonnie Canfields Business Interiors, LLC No Frills Supermarkets Brandsma, Lyle & Bonita Cadwell Sanford Deibert & Garry LLp Woods Chiropractic PC Collins, Carl & Nadine Marie Blount, Ballard or Joyce USS Womens Fellowship Nordling, Rachel Turbak Law Office, PC GFWC Progress Study Clu Dambowy, William F. Benchmark Foam, Inc Tidball, Sam & Joyce Van Liere, Bob or Joan Costanzo, Michael

DEDICATIONS January - December, 2011

In Honor of Brayden Kouri In Memory of Frank, Helen In Memory of Midge Dirks & Duane Larson Kouri & Associates, Inc. and Christine Johns Ronald & Lynn Risty James & Elizabeth Peschong In Memory of Davis Nordquist In Memory of Richard Nelson Steve & Debbie Thomas In Memory of Linda Wolf Tomahawk Dana & Sallie Schmid State of South Dakota In Honor of John McHale Saloon # 10 Inc. In Memory of Janet Ayres Dr. Michael & Jean McHale Terry & Barbara Hansen Chad & Suzette Hohwieler Ronnie & Toni Ladner For Christian Joan & Delmar Nelson In Memory of Lauretta Schoerbeck B.L. & R.R Hilmer Robert & Donna Nelson Bonnie Anderson

2012 Schedule of Events January 14 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Huron January 21 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Parkston January 28 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Brandon February 4 SE Area Basketball Tournament Yankton February 11 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Pierre February 17 NE Area Basketball Tournament Redfield February 18 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Watertown February 22 Ski Day Lead February 24 BH Area Basketball Tournament Rapid City February 25 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Rapid City February 26 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Spearfish February 27 Scarf Project Deadline March 9 & 10 State Basketball Tournament Yankton Special Olympics Get Into It consists of online resources that March 20 New Office Open House/Ribbon Cutting Sioux Falls include lessons, activities, videos, athlete stories and supple- March 24 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Madison mental materials. At the core of Get Into It are age- March 25 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Vermillion appropriate lessons designed to be taught in the context of class periods. Activities with ties to service learning are com- March 30 & 31 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Brookings pleted in a classroom or community setting, as part of a club, April 15 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Yankton an after school activity or a community based event and in- April 21 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Sioux Falls clude involvement with local Special Olympics Programs April 10 Polar Plunge Fundraiser Aberdeen whenever possible. April 25 Mission Spring Games Mission April 27 NE Area Aquatics Watertown Visit the website below for important information: April 27 BH Area Spring Games Rapid City https://getintoit.specialolympics.org/ April 28 BH Area Aquatics Sturgis May 4 NE Area Spring Games Watertown May 4 SE Area Aquatics Sioux Falls May 5 SE Area Spring Games Brandon May 17–19 State Summer Games Spearfish May 24 SOSD Award Nominations Due July 16 & 17 State Equestrian Huron August 25 & 26 Bash To The Colonies Fundraiser Yankton TBD State Softball Tournament Brookings September 21 & 22 World’s Largest Truck Convoy Sioux Falls October 12 NE Area Unified & Singles Bowl Aberdeen October 13 SE Area Singles Bowl Mitchell October 19 BH Area Unified & Singles Bowl Rapid City October 20 SE Area Unified Bowl Mitchell November 2 - 4 State Traditional Bowl Aberdeen November 17 & 18 State Unified Bowl Sioux Falls ffice manager Twila Hansen (left) and CEO/ Executive Director Darryl Nordquist (right) model O winter hats and mittens made by inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary and the South Dakota Women’s Prison respectively. According to State Peniten- tiary Case Manger Heather Weld (middle), “Inmates con- structed 1,700 hats and 720 mittens over this past year. These items were donated to approximately 15 non-profits in our community.”

SOSD was fortunate enough to receive 200 hats and 100 mittens which were distributed to athletes during our State Bowling Tournaments.

Thank you inmates for your generous gift!