A Sweet Salute to Pioneer's Volunteers
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PAGE 4B www.yankton.net Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan ■ HOMETOWN ■ Friday, April 15, 2010 RACE FOR CHRIST A Sweet Salute To Pioneer’s Volunteers VIBORG — Kent, Sara, Moyra and Dietrich Klawonn were recognized by Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services as Community Volunteers of the Year, and. Judy VanDerhule, Director of Marketing, was named Employee Volunteer of the Year In presenting the community award, Georgia Pokorney, CEO, commented, “As a family the Klawonns are an excellent example of volun- teerism. They have extended their family time SUBMITTED PHOTO to include our family here at Pioneer Memorial, The 3rd Annual Missouri Valley Christian Academy Race for Christ and we are extremely grateful for all they have took place Saturday April 9th at the Summit Activities Center. done and continue to do for our residents.” There were 133 participants from 4 different states and 27 different Kent’s strong bass voice can usually be communities. The event offered a 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run and heard calling bingo on Tuesday evenings, 13- a Children's Fun Run. The following groups and businesses are year-old daughter, Moyra, and eight-year-old son, Dietrich, usually help with evening bingo recognized for their generous donations that ultimately go towards SUBMITTED PHOTO the future success of students in this community: Thrivent as well. Last year the whole family including wife and mother, Sara, presented the Easter The Klawonn Family, from left to right Financial for Lutherans, Hubbs Agency, Sinus Specialty Clinics, Moyra, Dietrich and Sara accepted the SUBMITTED PHOTO Conkling Distributing, The Healthy Center, Cottonwood Corral, B- Service at Pioneer Memorial along with Patty Anderson’s family. Patty is Director of Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Judy VanDerhule, left, accepts the Dazzled, Hy-Vee, Smith Insurance, Scott Dentistry, Vision Realty, Activities. They will again host the service this Services award for Community Volunteers Employee Volunteer of the Year Award from First Dakota Bank, GrowRite Greenhouse, Jon Baumann DDS, year. Kent has served as lay minister for sever- of the Year. Kent was unable to attend. Georgia Pokorney, CEO. Kopetsky's Ace Hardware, Yankton Insurance Agency, All Seasons al Sunday services throughout the year and the for the many events held at our facility or a member of the Yankton City Commission. As Powersports, Yankton Bowl, Anytime Fitness, Salon I'MAG, Mark's family has been a much needed resource in Machinery, Clark's Rental, Wintz and Ray Funeral Home, Steckler sponsored by our facility, and for all the time a Commissioner she serves on several commu- carrying trays for residents during special and talent she has committed to serving and nity boards and organizations. She has been Eye Care, Kolberg-Pioneer, Stronghold Counseling Services, events. Moyra and Dietrich bring in pets on promoting Pioneer Memorial.” an active member of the Yankton Chamber of Steamway Cleaning, Koletzky Implement, Riverside Autobody, many Saturdays for the residents to enjoy, help Judy started employment at Pioneer Commerce and served as its first female presi- WNAX, KDAM, KKYA, Cortrust Bank, Karttrax, Center for on many outings throughout the year, and are Memorial in April of 2003 as Director of dent in 1994. She currently serves as a Deacon Orthopaedics, Embroidery & Screenworks, Burbachs Dairy, assigned to a designated resident as a compan- Marketing and Development, a position she in the United Church of Christ in Yankton and KYNT/KK93, Your Wireless Store, Culligan, Hatch Furniture, ion helper. held for four years. With expanding needs in has held several leadership positions in the Graham Tire, Dunham Sports (Carin Huber), The Trophy Place, According to Patty Anderson, many resi- both departments, the position was split, and church. Pizza Ranch, Chesterman's Coca Cola, KVHT, The Carpenter's dents have forged a bond with the children and she became full-time Marketing Director in Judy and her husband, Skip have two grown Shop, Walgreens, Dairy Dock, Linda's Angel Crossing, and the look forward to each time they come for as 2007. children, Grant who lives in Brookings, and Boys and Girls Club. Pictured are the winners of the 5K and 10K Dietrich says, “To do my one-to-one’s.” Sara Pokorney added, “While at Pioneer daughter Sandi and son-in-law Chris Haeuszer, races. works as an assistant in the activities depart- Memorial, Judy has volunteered for numerous Sioux Falls. ment, but also volunteers on several occasions, committees, and assists with large gatherings Theme of the event was “A Sweet Salute to helping with Sunday services, playing piano for held at the nursing home such as the Resident our Volunteers” and featured a slide show of memorial services, and helping with resident Family Picnic, Lutefisk Supper and others. She Pioneer Memorial volunteers created by Jenn BE GREAT outings and special events. is present at all the fund raising events and Eli, administrative assistant. Musical selec- In announcing the Employee Volunteer chaired our 150th Anniversary Committee.” tions were shared by Ed Westberg, Laura Award, Georgia Pokorney, stated, “We appreci- Judy is a charter member of the Viborg Jensen and Patty Anderson. Anderson served ate and thank Judy for being a willing volunteer Lions Club, and is completing her ninth year as as Mistress of Ceremonies. CHESS CHAMPIONS Press And Dakotan Policy Notice Press releases should be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the event in order to allow time for placement in the paper. All submitted stories and press releases must be typefaced or readable releases. The information should include who, what, when, where and why in SUBMITTED PHOTO story format. There must be a contact name and Paul Struck, principal at Lincoln Elementary, is shown receiving phone number in case of questions. the Boys & Girls Club of Yankton "Be Great Award." 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Also present were Peter Deming, left to right): 3rd place in 7th grade — Michael Maldonado, 1st place in 7th Please submit all scholastic information including Art Instructor; Dr Wayne Kindle, YHS principal; and parents of grade—Katelynn Weinandt, 1st place in 8th grade – Evan Greeneway. (Back honor rolls in story format. Michaela, Dr and Mrs Trail. Fifteen entries were presented by the art row left to right): 2nd place in 7th grade — Ted Anders, 2nd place in 8th grade Meeting Minutes are allowed to have no more than class and the Lions selected the enrty submitted by Michaela Trail. — John Dannenbring and 3rd place in 8th grade — Jason Shindler. Thirty- 250 words and should be submitted by noon on eight students competed in this yearʼs tournament. Advisors are Tim Witte Tuesday to be included in Friday’s Hometown page. and Sandy Rupiper. Minutes MUST be in story form. Any minutes submit- ted in outline form will not be printed. 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SUBMITTED PHOTO celebration Mass and dinner at St. Any questions regaring the policy may be directed The Stewart School Chess Club's 15th season recently came to an Benedict Parish on Saturday, April to the newsroom staff at 605-665-7811. end. Pictured are members of the Chess Club. 2. (Submitted Photo) MEETING MINUTES HIGHWAY 14 ASSOCIATION jeep clubs, assisted living or retire- The winners of the trophies were Dam to Ponca Ne, that is protected packages.