$ 00 Includes Tax 1Number 3 Volume 111 Philip, South Dakota 57567 Thursday, September 8, 2016 www. pioneer-review.com Philip chosen as Philanthropic Community for 2016 The South Dakota chapter of the Association of Fundraising Profes - thropic goals and strengthen communities by making charitable dona - “We nominated Philip because of our work in 2015 and early 2016 sionals has chosen Philip as South Dakota’s Outstanding Philanthropic tions do more. It simplifies the process and grows charitable donations with the formation of the Philip Community Foundation. All of the var - Community for 2016. through careful investment. ious activities that the community does is indicative of their commit - The award will be officially presented during a National Philanthropy Nominations for the AFP awards are accepted each year in the fol - ment to the betterment of the community. There wasn’t any question of Day banquet Monday, Oct. 3, in Sioux Falls. Nominations came from lowing categories, shown with the 2016 winners: Outstanding Philan - the community to nominate – Philip was an obvious choice,” concluded members of the AFP across the state and are chosen by a committee thropist – Craig and Pat Lloyd, Sioux Falls. Outstanding Philanthropic Judson. that reviews all of the nominations in each category. Stephanie Judson, Community – Philip. Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – Delta Angie Kuiper, AFP chapter administrator, stated in the announce - president of the South Dakota Community Foundation, is the person Dental of South Dakota. Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Ken Win - ment letter to Smith, “At the dinner, you will be introduced, and your who nominated Philip. tersteen, Olivet. Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – Ashley Heupel, (community’s) tremendous philanthropic work will be highlighted. We The nomination included a lengthy “shopping list” of Philip area Sioux Falls. The awards are traditionally presented by Governor Dennis hope you would be willing to share a few words in response. Everyone fundraising goals, accomplishments and results over recent years. Daugaard, if his schedule allows. at the luncheon will be interested in hearing your thoughts on giving The letter of announcement was sent to Ray Smith, the new chairper - “As we worked together to establish the Philip Area Community Foun - and how philanthropy has influenced your community.” son of the Philip Area Community Foundation and the primary contact dation, we witnessed firsthand a great sense of pride in community and The Association of Fundraising Professionals represents thousands of to the foundation. Though Smith and the foundation may be represent - a culture of giving that seems to come naturally to those who call Philip members in 235 chapters throughout the world, working to advance phi - ing Philip, the community of Philip is being honored – no particular or - home. They were a clear choice to be nominated as the Philanthropic lanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification pro - ganization, just the collective community. Community of the Year and we are glad the selection committee agreed grams. The association fosters development and high ethical standards “Historically, this award recognizes the most giving communities in with us. We are proud to celebrate with the community of Philip and in the fundraising profession. our state,” said Judson. “We had the honor of working with the commu - congratulate them on their success,” said Judson. The S.D. AFP chapter was formed in 1986 so that fundraisers in South nity of Philip as the community came together to raise $100,000, obli - Criteria for the community award included evidence of significant and Dakota could be a part of an organization that fosters professionalism gating $150,000 in commitments from DeMaris Nesheim and the South wide-spread philanthropic support of community members through fi - and high ethical standards, promotes networking among fundraisers, Dakota Community Foundation. The record pace of their success made nancial, in-kind and volunteer support. Description of the impact the and offers opportunities for continuing education. For three consecutive the community a clear choice to be nominated for the Governors Phil - support and achievements accomplished through the groups’ philan - years, South Dakota AFP has earned the Ten Star Award, which honors anthropic Community of the Year award.” thropic efforts. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to com - those chapters who have accomplished key objectives outlined in the Nesheim and the community of Philip were assisted by the South munity members to actively participate in philanthropy and community strategic plan. The S.D. AFP offers continuing education during its an - Dakota Community Foundation, which helps people reach their philan - involvement. nual conference and at other periodic trainings throughout the state. Homecoming Week Sept. 11-17 by Del Bartels After Tuesday’s coronation, the week’s school ac - The Haakon School District’s 2016-2017 Scotties’ tivities continue Wednesday with the encouraged Homecoming is Sept. 11-17. This year’s theme school spirit attire being “superhero pajamas.” throughout the week and for the Homecoming parade Sept. 15, the suggested attire is “Throwback Thurs - is “The Olympics,” in which costumes, songs, quotes day.” The cross country team competes in Chamber - and off-takes may be used. lain. A Family, Career and Community Leaders of Amer - Homecoming activities continue Friday. Friday’s ica annual fundraiser is set for Sept. 11. It is a five suggested dress code is the traditional Scotties’ colors kilometer black-and-orange color run/walk. Men and of orange and black. The pep band will hold a rally women will have their own age divisions. Check in concert in the fine arts building, starting at 12:30 time at the fine arts building parking lot is 12:30 p.m. p.m. The Homecoming parade line-up is at 1:30 p.m., Monday’s school spirit attire for student, faculty with the parade starting at 2:00 p.m. The parade and visitors is “America.” Also on Monday, the Philip route will be from Philip Motor, east to S. Center Av - cross country team will compete in White River. enue, north to Pine Street, then west to the American Tuesday’s encouraged attire is “tourist.” Tuesday Legion Hall. To enter a float in the parade, call evening, Sept. 13, coronation begins with a pep band Pamela DeJong at 859-2680 or email her at pamela. concert at 6:10 p.m. in the fine arts building, and coro - [email protected] .us. nation itself starting at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting, The annual punt, pass and kick contest for youth the traditional burning of the Philip High School’s “P” is Friday afternoon. The Homecoming football game, will be held directly after coronation. Del Bartels starting at 7:00 p.m. Friday, is versus the Hill City The candidates for Homecoming queen are Tia Meet the 2016 Philip High School Homecoming roy - Guptill. Front: king candidates Dalton Kinsley, Riley Rangers. Guptill, Peyton Kuchenbecker and Samantha alty. Back row, from left, are queen candidates Heltzel and Kreid Amiotte. Saturday, Sept. 17, the Philip Lady Scotties and Schofield. The king candidates are Kreid Amiotte, Samantha Schofield, Peyton Kuchenbecker and Tia the Wall Lady Eagles teams compete in the White Riley Heltzel and Dalton Kinsley. Voted in by their River Triangular Volleyball Tournament, starting at classmates, junior attendants are Kendal Hook and Fillingim and Hunter Peterson. Freshman atten - crown bearers are first graders Adelyn Miller and 1:00 p.m. The Philip cross country team competes Lane Kroetch. Sophomore attendants are Samantha dants are Josie Rush and Jet Jones. This year’s Terik Haynes. again, this time at Lyman. Prescribed Free handgun safety course for women A free handgun safety course is ties. The law enforcement officers burn at set for Saturday, Sept. 10. will teach participants how to load The first part is sit-down session, their handgun, and demonstrate starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Philip how to dismantle and clean the Badlands Ambulance Service building. The weapon. A signed waiver is required The staff at Badlands Na - second part is a live-round practice from each participant before class tional Park is planning a pre - session at the Bad River Sports - time. scribed fire, according to men’s shooting range west of Philip. All participants will be encour - Superintendent Mike Pflaum. Attendees must preregister, and aged to fire 50 rounds of ammuni - The fire will be ignited between bring their own handgun with 50 tion. They may shoot as many Sept. 12-16. rounds of ammunition. rounds as they are comfortable A "weather window" will be Though geared mostly for women, with. The course sponsors also en - required before the projects be - the course is open to everyone. The courage everyone who has more gins. Several parameters must class is sponsored by the Philip Po - than one firearm to bring as many be met, such as temperature, lice Department, Haakon County as they would like to shoot. relative humidity, wind speed, Sheriff’s Office, the local conserva - Participants should leave their wind direction and the amount tion officer with the S.D. Game, firearm(s) locked in their vehicle of moisture in the dead vegeta - Fish and Parks Department, and by when they arrive. The safety por - tion. If conditions are not exact, the Haakon County Public Library. tion of the course will be covered the fire will be rescheduled for To register, visit with, or phone, li - first, an anticipated 60-90 minutes. next year. The burn is a 75- brarian Missy Koester, 859-2442. The instructors and students will acre area on Sheep Mountain There will not be a cut off time for then drive to the firing range. The Table. The road may be closed registration. Though preregistra - Courtesy Photo course is estimated to be completed Local law enforcement officers will head the Sept.