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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA

Summer 2015

Inside This Issue

Page 2

EKS Day

Pg 3 & 4

State Summer Games

Pg 5

State Basketball

Pg 6

State Winter Games

Pg 7

Scarf Project

STWTETW

Pg 8-10

Polar Plunge

Pigskin Madness

Convoy

Strikes

Bash

URAA

Pg 11

SOSD Award Winners

Pg 12

Team USA/World Games

Pg 13 & 14

Donations

Dedications

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Contact Us 800 E. I-90 Lane

Sioux Falls, SD 57104 1.800.585.2114 or 1.605.331.4117

Fax: 1.605.331.4328 www.sosd.org

State Staff Darryl Nordquist President/CEO

Melanie Frosch Sports Director

Johna Thum Special Events Director

Todd Bradwisch Torch Run Liaison

Katie O’Brien Volunteer Coordinator

Twila Hansen Office Manager

John McHale Sports Assistant

Kelsey Messerschmidt Assistant Torch Run Liaison

Chad VanderPoel Assistant Sports Director

Board of Directors Myles Kennedy - Spearfish (Chair)

Dr. Mark Harlow - Rapid City (V Chair)

Abby O’Hara - Sioux Falls (Sec)

Bob Arnold - Sioux Falls (Treas)

Wendy Addington - Spearfish

Thomas Brude - Sioux Falls

Bill Clucas - Rapid City

Sam Engebretson - Sioux Falls

Bo Ivers - Brookings

Maynard Konechne - Kimball

Nick Kortan - Sioux Falls

Jack Lynass - Rapid City

Tim McCarthy - Coleman

Jeff Miller - Brookings

Duane Popham - Watertown

Carl Rapp - Sioux Falls

Dawn Ruhlman - Brookings

Steve Schacht - Rapid City

Ron Stewart - Rapid City

Julie Williams - Gettysburg

TORCH Editor Johna Thum - Special Events Director

Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Authorized and Accredited

by Special Olympics International for the Benefit of Citizens with

Intellectual Disabilities

I t takes teamwork, effort and commitment to move mountains, but when these things come together, wonderful things can be achieved.

And wonderful things are happening daily at SOSD, thanks to our amazing athletes, family members, volunteers, donors, board and staff.

My appreciation for you can not be measured or over stated. So from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for all you do! Darryl Nordquist, President /CEO

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day

The 6th annual Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day, to be held

on Saturday, September 26, 2015, will continue to celebrate the

theme of "Play Unified to Live Unified.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day is an annual celebration of her life and an invitation

for everyone to "Play Unified to Live Unified!" This global call to action stems from

Mrs. Shriver's teaching that on the playing field, we forget about our differences

and recognize our mutual humanity. On EKS Day, we invite you to join us in playing

unified and teaching the world to live unified. We are demonstrating Eunice Kenne-

dy Shriver's enduring vision by calling upon athletes, families and friends to come

together in a day of inclusive sport and play.

Visit www.eksday.org and www.eunicekennedyshirver.org to learn more.

Welcome, Wendy Addington, to the SOSD Board of Director!

http://www.eksday.org

http://www.eunicekennedyshirver.org

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A fter a six year absence, State

Summer Games found their

way back to Brookings and the

campus of SDSU.

These Games were our 47th annual

and our largest to date, featuring 594

registered athletes from 34 delega-

tions.

A heartfelt “THANK YOU” to all of our

amazing volunteers and especially to

the folks from SDSU who put in many,

many hours to ensure the success of

these Games. You are greatly appreci-

ated!

Organizing Committee

Co Games Directors Kristen Carlisle

Jeff Hale

Brad Erickson Phil Hurley

Aquatics

Steph Bebensee Awards

Jeff Holm Competition Director

Jeff Drietz Facilities HPER

Randy Soma Facilities High School

Brody Busho Facilities SDSU

Doris Hornby Hospitality

Toby Uecker Housing

JoLee Frederiksen Meals

Marilyn Ruhlman Medical

Scott Nagy Pentathlon

Nate Moe Eric Adolph

Adam Parsons

Powerlifting

Shari Landmark Race Walk

Steven VanderPoel Running Long Jump

Christina Thurston Secretary

Michelle Carter Shot Put

Lang Wedemeyer Brock Thompson

Soccer/Skills

Krista Wood Softball Throw

Mark Venhuizen Special Events

John Stiegelmeier Standing Long Jump

Dick Benning Starter

Michael Engdahl Tennis Ball Throw

Le Ann Barduson Jay Larsen

Track

Hailey Cowles Holly Hafemeyer

Volleyball

Bridgit Burghardt Volunteers

Thank you to our Star Wars friends, Strider Bike folks and our Healthy Ath-lete Clinicians for your time and tal-ents… we very much appreciate you!

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Total Registered Athletes: 594

Total Delegations: 34

Aquatics: 231

Athletics: 528

Powerlifting: 48

Race Walking: 68

Soccer (Skills): 42

Soccer (Team): 75

Volleyball: 49

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St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Midwest Glass

VFW Ladies Auxiliary

BP of Brookings

Schoon’s Pump n’ Pak Newman’s The Depot

MAY OTHERS BE AS KIND TO YOU AS YOU HAVE BEEN TO US!

Thank You Summer Games Event Sponsors!

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What: State Basketball Tournament

When: March 13 & 14, 2015

Where: Pierre

The folks in Pierre sure know how to

host a Special Olympics event! This

was our 32nd installment of our State

Basketball Tournament, with 531 ath-

letes competing in team, unified team,

cheer and basketball skills events.

A huge thank you to the Games Organ-

izing Committee including Michelle

Barrett, Jody Carter-Clarambeau,

Stephanie Cronin, Vennie & Lu Heibel,

Jeff Hill, Grady Kickul, Tarrah Peterson,

Dr. Dan Rasmussen, Lois Ries-Pierre

CVB, Community Youth Involved Cen-

ter, Georgia Morse MS, OAHE Federal

Credit Union, Pierre Indian Learning

Center - Joe Moran, Parkview Gym &

Stanley Co. Elementary - Dan Martin,

Riggs High School, YMCA - Jeff Filipek

YOU’RE THE BEST!

A special thank you to committee chair

Chuck Quinn… you are amazing!

Team

Division Black

Vermillion Tanagers 1st

Brandon Valley Lynx 2nd

Yankton Running Ducks 3rd

Brookings White 4th

Aberdeen Eagles White 5th

Division Blue

Rapid City Flame 1st

Aberdeen Eagles Blue 2nd

Aberdeen Thunder 3rd

SF Fireworks Poppers 4th

SF Fireworks Rockets 5th

Division Gold SF Fireworks Pyro Bombs 1st

Rapid City Thunder 2nd

Brookings Red 3rd

Yankton Bulls 4th

Division Gold

SF Fireworks Pyro Bombs 1st

Rapid City Thunder 2nd

Brookings Red 3rd

Yankton Bulls 4th

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

Unified

Division Bronze

Rapid City Flame 2 1st

Brandon Valley Little Lynx 2nd

SF Fireworks Whistlers 3rd

Yankton Super Heroes 4th

5th

Division Gray

Brandon Sprinters 1st

Yankton Babaganoush 2nd

Redfield SDDC Eagles 3rd

SF Fireworks Parachutes 4th

Mitchell Gold 5th

Division Orange

Hatyti-NESC Sr Rockets 2 1st

Mitchell Jr Unified 2nd

Yankton Bucks 3rd

Irene-Wakonda Hurricane 4th

Belle Fourche Broncs 5th

Division Pink

Mitchell White 1st

Watertown Team 2 1st

Mitchell Black 2nd

Rapid City Flame 1 2nd

Hayti-NESC Sr Rockets 1 3rd

Watertown 1 3rd

Skills Division F01

Wassenberg, Kylee 1st

Squashingroff, Morgan 2nd

Division F02

Voorhees, Mary 1st

Division F02B

Dowling, Valarie 1st

Hinrickson, Maria 2nd

Division F03

Heimes, Ashley 1st

Whitaker, Kallie 2nd

Gunderson, Colleen 3rd

Division M01

First, Andy 1st

Tarbox, Seth 2nd

Division M03

Schnellbach, Michael 1st

Gunnink, Zeke 2nd

Division M04

Sprock, Brandon 1st

Parry, Benjamin 2nd

Division M05

Noyer, Billy 1st

Division M06

Nguyen, Phuong 1st

Division M07

Dvorak, Jonee 1st

Division M09

Hicks, Patrick 1st

Koester, Bob 2nd

American Bank & Trust Coca-Cola

Dakotamart

Graham Tire Old Dutch

Pizza Ranch

Sanford Health Snap Happy Photography

SD Dept. of Human Services

Pierre Indian Learning Center Pierre YMCA

Stanley County Schools

Division Green Huron Terrible Tigers 1st

SF Fireworks Tanks 1st

Canton 2nd

Mitchell Traditional 2nd

Rapid City Lightning 3rd

SF United Wolf Pack 1 3rd

Division Purple

Spearfish Peaks Q 1st

SF Fireworks Wildcats 2nd

Watertown 4 3rd

Oahe-Pierre White 4th

Division Red

Watertown 5 1st

Verm SESDAC Super Shots 2nd

Yankton Wildcats 3rd

Division Silver

SF Fireworks Cracklers 1st

Aberdeen Eagles Gold 2nd

Huron Pierce Tigers 3rd

Sioux Falls Bulldogs 4th

Parkston 5th

Division Bronze

Hayti-NESC Jr Rockets 1st

Division White

Spearfish Peaks Z 1st

SF United Wolf Pack 2 2nd

SF Firework Sparklers 3rd

Oahe-Pierre Green 4th

Division Yellow

Rapid City Blizzard 1st

Verm SESDAC Bull Dogs 1st

BHSC 2nd

Watertown 3 2nd

Aspire Inc. 3rd

SF Fireworks Missiles 3rd

Cheer

Division 1

Sioux Falls Fireworks 1st

Yankton 1st

Hayti-NESC 3rd

Division 2

Mitchell 1st

Huron Dazzling Tigerettes 2nd

Oahe-Pierre 2nd

Rapid City Storm 3rd

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What: State Winter Games

When: February 3 & 4, 2015

Where: Terry Peak, Lead

After losing our 2014 State

Winter Games to inclement

weather, we were back and

better then ever in 2015.

Thirty-eight athletes repre-

senting six delegations cut

some wicked edges and threw

down some fast times.

Thank you to these folks for

all of your hard work… much

appreciated!

Mark Javersak

Janet Lindsey

Terry Peak Staff

Terry Peak Lodge

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

Alpine-10 M Walk

Division 1 B8-11F

Beasley, Jahara 1st

Rensch, Molly 2nd

Division 2 B8-11M

Albonico, Micah 1st

Eaton, Aidan 2nd

Hart, Chase 3rd

Division 3 B12-15F

Green, Kanda 1st

Chase, Joanna 2nd

Burr, Ashley 3rd

Division 4 B12-15M

Bindert, Nicholas 1st

Division 5 B16-21F

Rossow, Tessa 1st

Pondish, Laura 2nd

Butturini, Bethann 3rd

Kucinska, Patrycja 4th

Sterling, Elizabeth 5th

Division 6 B16-21M

Peterson, Blake 1st

Varns, Tucker 2nd

Alpine-Super G

Division .5 NOV 12-15 F

Stricker, Ambruelia 1st

Pickner, Taylor 2nd

Division 1 NOV 12-15 M

Parsons, Carter 1st

Division 2 NOV 16-21 F

Mills, Megan 1st


Hopkins Jr., Wayne 1st


Schorr, Jeffrey 1st

Alpine-Giant Slalom Division .5 NOV 12-15 F

Pickner, Taylor 1st

Stricker, Ambruelia 2nd


Parsons, Carter 1st

Division 2 NOV 16-21 F

Mills, Megan 1st




Schorr, Jeffrey 1st

Division 6 INT 16-21 F

Neitzel, Jody 1st

Alpine-Slalom Division .5 NOV 12-15 F

Pickner, Taylor 1st

Stricker, Ambruelia 2nd


Buell, Ryan 1st

Parsons, Carter 2nd




Schorr, Jeffrey 1st


Neitzel, Jody 1st

Division 72 INT 16-21 M

Elliott, Justin 1st

Jensen, Anthony 2nd


Mulholland, Kent 1st

Van Well, Taylor 2nd


Brandenburger, Austin 1st

Division 9 ADV 8-11 M

Ryder, Liam 1st

Matthew, Mason 2nd

Alpine-Super G


Neitzel, Jody 1st


Elliott, Justin 1st

Jensen, Anthony 2nd







Ryder, Liam 1st

Matthew, Mason 2nd

Alpine-Super Glide

Division 1 B8-11F

Beasley, Jahara 1st

Purvis, Cynthia 2nd

Rensch, Molly 2nd

Division 2 B8-11M

Hart, Chase 1st

Eaton, Aidan 2nd

Albonico, Micah 3rd

Division 3 B12-15F

Chase, Joanna 1st

Green, Kanda 2nd

Burr, Ashley 3rd

Division 4 B12-15M


Division 5 B16-21F

Rossow, Tessa 1st

Butturini, Bethann 2nd

Kucinska, Patrycja 3rd

Pondish, Laura 4th

Division 6 B16-21M

Peterson, Blake 1st

Varns, Tucker 2nd

Alpine-Giant Slalom Cont.


Elliott, Justin 1st

Jensen, Anthony 2nd







Ryder, Liam 1st

Matthew, Mason 2nd

Alpine-Glide Division 1 B8-11F

Purvis, Cynthia 1st

Rensch, Molly 2nd

Division 2 B8-11M

Eaton, Aidan 1st

Hart, Chase 1st

Albonico, Micah 2nd

Division 3 B12-15F

Chase, Joanna 1st

Green, Kanda 2nd

Burr, Ashley 3rd

Division 4 B12-15M


Division 5 B16-21F

Rossow, Tessa 1st

Pondish, Laura 2nd

Kucinska, Patrycja 3rd

Butturini, Bethann 4th

Sterling, Elizabeth 5th

Division 6 B16-21M

Varns, Tucker 1st

Peterson, Blake 2nd

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M arch 4, 2015 marked the 5th

year SOSD has sponsored

‘Spread The Word To End

The Word’ activities and programs

across the state.

The goal of this Special Olympics initia-

tive is to educate the public regarding

the casual use of the hurtful and de-

grading word ‘retarded’ while encour-

aging adults, teens and children alike

to take the pledge to stop using the

word ‘retarded’, and to help promote

the new R-word: RESPECT.

Seventy four schools and a number of

businesses displayed posters, hung

banners and distributed bracelets pro-

vided free of charge by SOSD. The

impact of this program is illustrated

through these participant comments:

Many students were excited to take

the pledge and remembered it from

last year. Kristin Trygstad - Teacher

(Elkton)

I had 23 junior kindergardeners who all

had to “pinky swear” they would never

use the R-word! To see what that little

promise meant to kids and their guar-

antee they would not use such a hurt-

ful word definitely made me see how

great this program was. I did have one

sad story though… I had a 1st grader

tell me that her mom calls her the R-

word all the time. I apologized for her

mom and after a little chat, I sent a

leaflet home with her to talk to her

parents about how hurtful the use of

that word is to her and to many others.

Samantha Himley – Teacher (Medary

Elementary, Brookings)

I have been doing STWTETW in my

school and community since my 8th

grade year and I am pleased with the

results and I know for sure in the High

School the R-Word has been almost

completely eliminated. I have one

more year left of taking part in this

great campaign and I hope by the time

I graduate next year, the R-word can be

completely eliminated from people’s

vocabulary in my school. But if not, I

hope someone else will be willing to

take on the project and continue to

spread the word! Paige Cordell - Stu-

dent (Gettysburg High School)

The Spread The Word To End The Word

campaign has become an expectation

at Meade School District…It is so well

received! I conducted the campaign

this year at the middle school with 450

students. Students often said, “Oh yea,

I remember this from last year!” An-

other student said, “I still have my mag-

net in my locker that you gave me last

year!” As a student signed the banner,

she asked if she could have a second

bracelet. She then pulled up her

sleeve and on her arm was last year’s

bracelet. It was ratty, quite dirty, and

worn—it had obviously been on her

wrist for 365 day! I gave her a handful

of bracelets this time! Chrissy Peter-

son - Special Serviced Director (Meade

School District)

W e would like to extend a huge thank you to the amazing artisans

who again blessed us with their beautifully constructed scarves and other winter wears. Over 772 pieces were distribut-ed to athletes, coaches and supports during our 2015 State Basketball Tournament in Pierre. Our supporters reside in 20* U.S. States and 16** South Dakota communities. *CA, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, SD, TX, WI, WV **Big Stone City, Corsica, Dell Rapids, Hurley, Huron, Mari-on, Mitchell, Parker, Rapid City, Renner, Sioux Falls, Sturgis, Volga, Wagner, Waubay and Yankton.

The Scarf Project

began as an oppor-

tunity to provide a

gift of welcome to

the athletes of the

2009 Special Olym-

pics World Winter

Games held in Boise,

Idaho. It was hoped

2,100 scarves would

be donated so each

participating athlete would have one. By Games time, near-

ly 60,000 homemade scarves were produced from every

state in the U.S. and 12 countries around the world.

We are pleased to announce our participation

in the 2016 Scarf Project. Our colors are as

shown. We are not overly concerned with

“exact” colors. Anything close to these are

perfectly fine.

Goal: 700

Colors: Light Blue and Buff/Tan

Due: February 26, 2016

Without the dedication and expertise of these amazing volunteers, this important message would not have reached almost 28,000 South Dakota students.

THANK YOU! Julie Briggs

Lindsey Cline Bev Petersen Jessica Kerher Colleen Moran Robin Pappas

Heather Stettnichs

Look for the next STWTETW day coming

in March, 2016!

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INSIDE THE NUMBERS Total Plunges: 13 Total Plungers: 1,096 Money Raised: $328,091

Pigskin Madness The Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olym-

pics South Dakota are once again hosting Pigskin

Madness! This fundraiser combines two of our favor-

ite things—football and raising money for Special

Olympics South Dakota!

Tickets can be purchased for $20 and are being sold

across the state by the SOSD State Office, South

Dakota law enforcement and Special Olympics local

groups. Each ticket is assigned four randomly drawn

teams each week. The total points scored by these

four teams in that week’s NFL games are added to-

gether to give you a total for that week. Each ticket

lasts for the entire 17 weeks of the regular profes-

sional football season.

Prizes are awarded each week to the top six highest

scores, as well as the lowest score. Over $520 will be

awarded each week to the winners!

Please contact the State Office at 605-331-4117 if

you are interested in selling a book or purchasing a

ticket. Tickets must be purchased by 5:00 pm on

Friday, August 28. For more information or to check

weekly results, visit our website at www.sosd.org.

IT’S A WRAP! Location Date $ Raised Plungers

Brandon January 17 $20,088 58

Chamberlain February 7 $17,071 28

Rapid City February 21 $45,262 235

Spearfish February 22 $32,831 166

Watertown February 28 $54,784 142

Huron March 7 $15,108 22

Pierre March 15 $7,361 38

Vermillion March 28 $12,550 45

Madison March 28 $15,223 37

Mitchell March 29 $11,185 39

Sioux Falls April 11 $54,768 149

Aberdeen April 19 $26,787 63

Yankton April 19 $15,073 74

Thank you to one and all who braved the wind, cold and

frigid waters to plunge, cheer or lend

a helping hand!

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Last fall, the Law Enforce-

ment Torch Run once again

held Strikes for Special

Olympics fundraisers helping

to raise awareness and funds

for Special Olympics. In

2014, this bowling fundrais-

er raised over $6,692 for

Special Olympics South Da-

kota!

Village Bowl in Mitchell and

Eastway Bowl in Sioux Falls

hosted Strikes for Special

Olympics in November. Par-

ticipants were asked to pay

or raise a minimum of $35

per person and in return

received food and drink, a t-

shirt, three games of bowl-

ing and shoe rental. The

event also included door

prizes, music, fun and prizes

to the top scoring bowlers!

We are looking forward to

bringing even more Strikes

for Special Olympics events

to various bowling alleys

across the state of South

Dakota this Winter and hope

that everyone can join us for

a bowlin’ good time!

If you are interested in set-

ting up a Strikes for Special

Olympics in your town or

would like to participate,

please contact the State

Office today!

The Law Enforcement Torch Run

and Special Olympics South Dako-

ta will again be hosting not one

but TWO World’s Largest Truck

Convoys. For the second year a

convoy will be held in Rapid City,

and for the 13th consecutive year

look for your Sioux Falls convoy.

Please come out and show your

support for these amazing driv-

ers. To register and for more in-

formation visit: https://

sdconvoy.org/

Sioux Falls Convoy W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Friday, September 25

10:00a

4:00p - 8:30p

5:00p - 8:00p

7:00p

Dusk

Trucks Can Arrive

Truck Registration

Food & Beverages

Poker Tournament

Light Show

Saturday, September 26

6:30a - 8:45a

6:30a - 8:15a

9:00a

9:40a

10:00a

10:15a

11:30a - 1:00p

11:30a - 4:00p

12:45p

3:00p

3:00p - 4:00p

Truck Registration

Coffee & Donuts

Presentations

Lead Truck Bidding

Trucks Line Up

Trucks Leave

Lunch

Truck Show

Auction

Raffle

Awards & Trophies

Schedule and times subject to change

Rapid City Convoy Central States Fairgrounds

Friday, September 18

4:00p - 6:00p

4:00p - 6:00p

6:00p

Truck Registration

Food & Beverage

Event With Athletes

Saturday, September 19

8:00a - 10:00a

8:00a - 10:00a

10:00a

10:30a

11:30a

12:30p

Truck Registration

Breakfast

Opening Ceremony

Trucks Leave

Lunch

Auction & Awards

Schedule and times subject to change

Come Sale Away With Us!

Friday, Aug 28th, 2015

8:00pm: Captain's Meeting -

Deck of Marina Grill

Saturday, Aug 29th, 2015

9:30am: Race Fleet

10:00am: Mono Hull Race

10:30am: Hobie Race

11:00am-3:00pm: Powerboat

Poker Bash

6:30pm: BBQ, Awards, Music

and Social

Sunday, Aug 30th, 2015

11:00am: Bocce Ball Tournament

3:00 - 9:00pm: Guilty Pleasures Orchestra & Pirate Day at

Cottonwood

Location: Lewis & Clark Lake—Yankton

Description: Sailboats race the length of Lewis and

Clark Lake in Yankton. This is an all day event for all types

of sailboats. Over 50 boats are expected. Prepare for

great food, fun and games.

Admission: Free - Everyone welcome!

For more information: 605.665.2680/www.bashtothecolonies.com

All proceeds to benefit SOSD

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The Unified Relay Across America (URAA)

travelled through South Dakota June 20 - 23.

The Relay participants carried the Flame of

Hope through the cities of Watertown,

Brookings, Sioux Falls, Pierre, and Rapid City.

The Flame of Hope was lit in Athens, Greece

and travelled to the United States where it

was split into three routes. The URAA began

on May 26 and traveled west, hitting all 50

states. At the conclusion of the Unified Relay,

the Flame of Hope was handed over to the

2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Spe-

cial Olympics Final Leg Team. It will travel for

13 days to more than 120 cities and towns

throughout California, honoring the spirit of

the Special Olympics global movement and

delivering a message of hope to communities

where people with intellectual disabilities

continue to fight for acceptance and inclu-

sion.

Over $25,000 was raised for the URAA by

South Dakota participants. Throughout the

four days the Flame of Hope was carried

across the state, approximately 200 partici-

pants helped carry the torch.

Thank you to everyone who participated,

fundraised, donated and supported the Uni-

fied Relay Across America! This was a once in

a lifetime opportunity and we are so proud of

the participation and support from South

Dakota!

Unified Relay Across America

Heroes Behind The Badge This annual holiday blood drive is a friendly

competition between the Sioux Falls Fire

Rescue and Sioux Falls Police Department

to see who can recruit the most blood do-

nors. Congratulations to Fire Rescue for

winning this years contest!

As their charity of choice for the Police

Dept., a donation of $150 was made to

SOSD. The real winners, however, are the

folks who receive this invaluable gift of life.

Estate Planning

A re you aware of the many ways you

can give the joy and pride of Special

Olympics even when you are gone?

Leave your legacy and consider Special

Olympics in your estate planning.

Contact Darryl Nordquist, President/CEO for more information.

“I would love to help Special Olympics

athletes for many years to come.” How do you stay fit?

You have to exercise and keep exercising to

stay physically fit.

It's not good to be over weight, it's just not

good for you.

Stay away from pop, it's not really good for

you, either.

The main thing you need to do is drink lots of water and eat lots

of fruits and vegetables.

Good luck!

Ashley Clark, Canton/Sioux Falls Fireworks Athlete

New School Program Funds Available

Northwestern Mutual will help new school based start-up

programs with donations to offset expenses.

For more information:

Darryl Nordquist,

President/CEO

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Athlete Of The Year Award: Presented to the Special Olympics ath-

lete who has demonstrated the true spirit, courage, sharing, and joy

of Special Olympics. The nominated athlete must have attended at

least one competition during the year. Each nomination will be re-

viewed for individual effort, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and

achievement.

Nominees: Daniel Hedstrom (Spearfish Peaks), Megan Mills (Rapid

City Flame), Noah Pierce (Sioux Falls Fireworks)

Winner: Mallory Bingham (Aberdeen Eagles)

Don Baker Award: The “Don Baker Award” is the highest honor pre-

sented by Special Olympics South Dakota. It is given in honor of Don

Baker who was a volunteer and official starter for Special Olympics

events for many years. The award is given annually to an individual,

organization, business, or agency that has given outstanding support

to Special Olympics South Dakota.

Nominees: Jody and Cathy Grubb (Belle Fourche), Mike

Hilbrands (Sioux Falls), Judy Miller (Beresford), Bob Weisbeck

(Brookings)

Winner: Brian Jacobsen (NESC-Hayti Area)

Family Of The Year: Presented to family member(s) – including par-

ent(s); group home parent(s); brother(s); sister(s); etc. who have

demonstrated unique and outstanding support of Special Olympics

athlete(s), have fostered the athlete’s physical and personal develop-

ment through their participation in Special Olympics, and have

demonstrated outstanding support for Special Olympics. Each nomi-

nation will be reviewed for the effort, enthusiasm, and support

shown for the athlete.

Nominees: Alickson Family (Belle Fourche), Antonsen Family

(Sturgis), Mohamed Family (Brookings), Young Family (Belle Fourche)

Winner: Mork Family (Greater Sioux Falls Area)

Outstanding Coach (Ron Stewart Award): Presented to a Special

Olympics Coach who best demonstrates a high degree of technical

skill and personal commitment to their program. Criteria for selec-

tion include training, enthusiasm, attendance at competitions and

the amount of effort put into coaching.

Nominees: Leslie Antonsen (Sturgis-BHSSC), Michela Meredith

(Meade School Dist, Sturgis)

Winner: Alden and Lillie Pendleton (Rapid City Flame)

Volunteer Of The Year (Lyle Farrand Award): Presented to the

person who has exhibited the best example of voluntary action to

improve the quality of Special Olympics. The nominee should have

provided a full year of service to Special Olympics. Members of local

programs, area committees and the State Board of Directors may be

nominated. Length of service and the quality and amount of partici-

pation in SO will be used as selection criteria.

Nominees: Michelle Carter (Sioux Falls), Gage McSpadden*

(Spearfish), Phyllis Pates (Volga)

Winner: Misty Farabee (Sioux Falls)

Champion Award (DJ Mertens Award): Presented to any business,

organization, or media outlet which has made a major contribution to

Special Olympics South Dakota.

Nominees: Daktronics (Brookings), Edward Jones Financial (Rapid

City), Valero Renewables (Aurora)

Winner: Rapid City Central Cobbler to Cobbler

The Athlete Of The Year and the Outstanding Coach Of The Year will

be recognized at the annual South Dakota High School Coaches Asso-

ciation awards luncheon held in Aberdeen on July 15, 2015. All

award winners will recognized during the banquet at the State Bowl-

ing Tournament in Aberdeen on November 7, 2015.

*On July 14, 2015 Gage tragically lost his life in an accident. Our ad-

miration and respect for you shall endure for all time.

Congratulations to all of our award nominees and winners! We thank you for your

outstanding dedication and contributions to Special Olympics South Dakota.

We would also like to thank those who took the time to submit an award nomination.

We are grateful you recognized the importance of identifying the best of the best

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John McHale Athlete • 24 • Sioux Falls, SD • Aquatics

What does being a member of Special Olympics Team USA mean to you? I'm excited to meet peo-ple from other countries! To continue Aquatics/Swimming for my life-time

What are some of your favorite hobbies

Current events, learning about World Wars and history. Collecting and watching Oscar winning movies.

How has Special Olympics changed your life? Special Olympics has given me more confi-dence, I have built more strength and coordi-nation and I always have fun!

What: Special Olympics World Games

Los Angeles 2015

When: July 25, 2015 - August 2, 2015

Where: Los Angeles, California

Who: 7,000 Special Olympics Athletes

170+ Countries Represented

30,000 Volunteers

3,000 Coaches

500,000 Spectators

Brian Jacobsen Coach • 56 • South Dakota • Bocce

What does being a member of Special Olympics Team USA mean to you?

I have learned to ap-preciate sport for what it is supposed to be. It's about participation and competition, not about winning and losing.

What are some of your favorite hobbies Fishing, card playing, cheering the Green Bay Packers.

Congratulations to these

five amazing people for

their selection Special

Olympics USA

Joel Lubovich Management Team • 46 • South Dakota • Powerlifting

What does being a member of Special Olympics Team USA mean to you?

Special Olympics is something everyone should experience. I feel I've had the chance to touch some special lives, but in

turn the impact it has had on me has been even greater. The feeling you get is one of joy and gratitude.

What are some of your favorite hobbies Hiking, lifting, church, family.

Robert Catherman III Athlete • 33 • Rapid City, SD • Athletics

What does being a member of Special Olympics Team USA mean to you? I think it is an amazing accomplishment and I am really looking for-ward to next year!

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

Collecting Pokemon Cards and PlayStation 3 video games.

How has Special Olympics changed your life? Special Olympics has given me a sense of belonging and I really enjoy the competition... It's a blast! It has taught me how to be more open and talkative. And to not be so shy. I also get to go to new places.

Ashley Clark Athlete • 27 • Canton, SD • Bowling

What does being a member of Special Olympics Team USA mean to you? It has given me the chance to display my athletic ability. I've want-ed to go to World Games for the past 8 years. It's a dream come true!

What are some of your favorite hobbies? Playing piano, scrapbooking, talking on the phone and playing on the computer.

How has Special Olympics changed your life? I have met lots of new people and made some great friends!

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Dairy Queen - Madison Dakota Bodies, Inc. Dakota Hospitality Management Dakota Trailer Manufacturing Inc Dean Kurtz Construction DJ's Travel Center, LLC Dolan, David H DPT Inc. East River Electric East River Federal Credit Union Engels, James & Michele Eschen, Jeffrey & Tricia First National Bank South Dakota First Presbyterian Church Fischer Rounds FOE Charity Fraser Living Trust Fuller, Larry & Suzanne

Glanzer, Chad & Joni Global Polymer Industries Inc. Graham Tire CO of Pierr LLC. Hamann, Tyler R Heins, Russ Holgate Middle School Holleman, Bob & Jackie Hugunin, Jeff Huron Clinic Foundation, Ltd Ibis, Mark & Kriss Infotech Solutions, LLC Iverson James L Bockwoldt, D.D.S. 04-85 James River Equipment, LLC Jerry's Chevrolet Buick GMC Johnson Brothers Exc. Inc. Juneks Knutson Family Dentistry LLP

Larson Cable Trailers Inc Lefaive, Jody & Jon Liberty Drywall, Inc. Madison Family Dental LLC Madison Fire Department Maliske, Michael T Mcdowell Financial Group MckinneyOlson Insurance Midwest Medical Service Inc. Midwest Ready Mix & Equipment Inc. Mustang Seeds, Inc. Nelson Custom AG. Inc. Northern Extrusion Tooling, Inc. Orbitcom, Inc. Orthopedic Institute Outdoor Motor Sports Paramount Technical Products, Inc. Plum Villa LLC

Bronze $250 - $499 December 1, 2014 - June 15, 2015

A&B Business Inc AO Express, LLC Austad, Dave Availability Employment Services Avera Health Foundation BankWest Beacom, Miles & Lisa Benevity Community Impact Fund Bergh, Keith R Bid II - Aberdeen Hotel Alliance Black Hills Community Bank Bluestem Capital Company, LLC BNSF Foundation Brandt, Solomon & Anderson, LLC. Brookings Convention Visitors Bureau Brookings Health System Burger King. Capital Card Services, Inc. Catholic Foundation South Dakota Citigroup Payment Services Classic Corner LP Concrete Materials Credit Cards Culligan Water Conditioning Dakota Care Dakota Low Flyers L.L.C. Dakota Provisions Department of South Dakota Dickmeyer Estate Eide Bailly First Bank and Trust

First Dakota National Bank First National Bank First PREMIER Bank Geotek Geraets, Yvette M. Getty Abstract & Title CO Great Western Bank Harms Oil Company Holmes Murphy & Associates Howalt McDowell Insurance Hy-vee Inc I-90 Truck Haven Services, Inc. Interstate Office Products Johnson, Jeffrey A. KELO - Sioux Falls Kennedy, Myles & Jeanette Kirby, Steve Knights of Columbus Lake Area Technical Institute Larson Manufacturing Company LifeScape Lloyd Property Management Madison Elementary Maquire Iron, Inc. Marmen Energy MetaBank. Midland National Life Midwest Railcar Repair Inc. Midwestern Mechanical, Inc. Miller, Jeff Missouri Valley Tool

Modern Woodman Of America Mollison, Susan K Myrl and Roys Paving inc. Northern Truck Equipment Corp NorthWestern Energy O'Connor, Michael & Janice Olson, Eric & Mary Palmitier, Steven & Teresa Pete Lien & Son's Inc. Peterbilt of Sioux Falls POET Raven Industries Reichling, Gary & Susan Reliamax Results Radio/Town Square Media Ricke, David G. Risk Administration Services Roosevelt High School Salisbury, Kiko Sam's Club Sands Drywall, Inc. Sanford Health Schacht, Steve Scheels Schnaible, Julie & Paul Schoeneman, Alvin Carl Scull Construction Service, Inc. Sharp Automotive Sheldon F Reese Foundation Shirley Jean Butler Trust Showplace Wood Products

Sioux Falls Ford. Sioux Steel Company Foundation South Dakota Community Foundation South Dakota HS Coaches Assoc South Dakota Law Enforcement Charities South Dakota Missouri River Tourism South Dakota Police Chief's Association South Dakota State Council South Dakota Wheat Growers Assoc Special Olympics Black Hills ST. Thomas Moore Catholic Church Sterling E-Marketing Inc. Sturgis Police Association Sun Enterprises, Inc Swine Open Sztapka, Joseph TeKolste, Robert R The American Legion The Bancorp The Graham Companies The Randy Kouri Family Trust TraLo Enterprises, LLC TSP, Inc. US Bank Valley Queen Cheese Factory Inc. Vance Thompson Vision Walmart Foundation Walsh Sr, Thomas P. Wells Fargo Bank Xcel Energy NSP

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Holsinger, Robert E. Holzwarth, Dennis & Patsy Huizenga, Jan & Jay John Austin Insurance Agency, Inc. Kortan, Nick & Chelsey Ladies Auxiliary VFW Land O'Lakes, Inc. Landmark Aviation Lommen, Robert & Linda Lynass, Jack & Lori Marco, Inc. Marek, Bruce J. McDowell, Thomas & Susan Mohning, Nichole J Morgan Theeler LLP MSH Architects, Inc.

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Gold $1,000 and above December 1, 2014 - June 15, 2015

Your generosity is humbling, appreciated, and we thank you!

Silver $500 - $999 December 1, 2014 - June 15, 2015

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In Honor of Ashley Clark George & Jean Dobison

In Honor of Cole Fraser

Mark J. Fraser Fraser Living Trust

In Honor of Mari Ibis Mark & Kriss Ibis

In Honor of Mary Barnett Pierce

Daniel & Jeanne Kangley

In Honor of Noah Pierce Gregg & Jennifer Olson

In Memory of Donald Winter Sheila & Roger Frey

In Memory of Todd Kunkel

Janet L. Sherman Family Trust

In Memory of Danny Kuchta Dianne I. Kuchta

In Memory of Jerry Hofer Pat Steffensen

Good Samaritan Society

In Memory of Melissa Jordan Interstate Office Products

Dedications December 1, 2014 - June 15, 2015

Qualified Presort Service, LLC. Reaves, Thomas J Reinicke Construction, Inc. Reliabank Dakota Ronning, Blake Runnings Saloon # 10 Inc. Salus LLC Sampson, Dr Paul & Patricia Sanford Vermillion Medical Center

Schroder Chriopractic Security National Bank Signature Auto Sales LLC Slack Dental PC SLFC Spartan ERV Spearfish Kiwanis Club Stadium Sports Grill Madison Stadium Sports Grill Spearfish State Farm Insurance

Storhaug, Shawn & Kristine Sunshine Food Superior Poultry Enterprises, Inc. The Collision Center Thom, Kevin & Gayle TK Electric Trinity Lutheran Church Tritech Inc. Trussbilt, LLC Vermillion FOP lodge 19

Vern Eide Ford Vezaro Inc. W & P of Brookings LLC Webster, J.B. & D.M. Wells Fargo Foundation Wenzel Construction LLC. White's Canyon Motors Williams, Nathanael Wolfe, Kevin

Bronze cont. $250 - $499 December 1, 2014 - June 15, 2015

The Reichling Family members are no

strangers to having a big heart for those with

disabilities. Their mother, Mary Lois Reichling

started “Caring Sunday” over 30 years ago in

Watertown. Gene and Mary Lois Reichling

have 5 children, Joe, Rick, Mary Jean, Tom, &

Gary. (see photo) left to right with significant

others; Back row: Joe, Rick, Mary Jeanne,

Tom, Gary. Front row Eunice, Nam, Mavis,

Sue). The children recently donated $25,000

to Special Olympics South Dakota’s Building

Unity Capital Campaign – Unify Center. The

very generous donation was made in memory

of their mother and father.

The Caring Sunday 4-H Club in Watertown

was started by Mary Lois in 1994 to give

those with intellectual disabilities an oppor-

tunity to work together on crafts, projects

and their favorite, dancing. The club was 70

members strong, larger than most clubs in

the area, but even stronger was the mem-

bers’ positive attitude.

One of the reasons the members enjoyed the

club so much was that belonging is a funda-

mental need for all people, and this is one

place where they can feel they belong.

Best of all, though, was Reichling’s idea of

acceptance of people with disabilities, Reich-

ling said, “They’re very loving and they really

enjoy when they can put their arm around

you.”

The Reichling children wanted to follow in

their mother’s footsteps in supporting those

with disabilities. The donation is also in hon-

or of Jackie Reichling, Debra Reichling and

Kaylee Goehring-Reichling who are partici-

pants in Special Olympics. Recognition of the

Reichling donation will be displayed in the

commons of the new Unify Center where

there is plenty of room for other donors. The

Reichlings would like to challenge others to

get involved with this tremendous project.

The Unify Center will be located on the cam-

pus of the SOSD state office and will give

athletes a place to practice without compet-

ing for gym time with other sports groups.

The center will help grow current programs

across the state. The donation will also help

grow start-up programs such as Healthy Ath-

letes (free health screenings), Young Ath-

letes (children ages 2-7) and Unified Sports

(those with and without disabilities as team-

mates). Any other nonprofits in need of a

facility will be offered priority use of the Uni-

fy Center.

SOSD Receives Grant SOSD had recently been awarded a $10,000

South Dakota Community Foundation - Bush

Foundation Innovation Grant. These funds have

been earmarked to help launch Project UNIFY®

in the state.

Special Olympics Project UNIFY® is an education

and sports based strategy powered by an en-

gaged youth community that increases athletic

and leadership opportunities for students with

and without intellectual disabilities, while creat-

ing communities of acceptance for all.

According to Darryl Nordquist, “We are very ex-

cited to do more work with young people in our

state in regards to acceptance and inclusion.

These young people are our leaders of tomorrow

and I have no doubt we are in good hands.”

Vickie Herren - Spearfish Peaks (Athlete) Jerry Hofer - Pierre (Volunteer) Gage McSpadden - Spearfish (Volunteer)

Reichling Family Gives Generously to Special Olympics South Dakota Project

In Memoriam

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Special Thanks To These Major Sponsors

Thank You To These Official Partners

Schedule of Events 2015

July 25 Peach Festival Fundraiser Sioux Falls

July 25-August 2 2015 World Summer Games Los Angeles

August 15 NE Area Softball Watertown

August 22 SE Area Softball Sioux Falls

August 22 BH Area Softball Rapid City

August 28-30 Bash to the Colonies Fundraiser Yankton

September 19-20 State Softball Rapid City

October 16 NE Area Bowling Aberdeen

October 16 BH Area Bowling Rapid City

October 17 SE Area Traditional Bowling Sioux Falls

October 17 SE Area Unified Bowling Mitchell

November 6-8 State Traditional Bowling Aberdeen

November 21-22 State Unified Bowling Sioux Falls

2016 tent = tentative dates

February 2 & 3 State Winter Games Lead

February 12 tent. NE Area Basketball Redfield

February 13 SE Area Basketball Yankton

February 19 BH Area Basketball Rapid City

February 26 Scarf Project Due Date

March 12 & 13 State Basketball Pierre

April 20 Mission Spring Games Mission

April 22 tent. NE Area Aquatics Aberdeen

April 22 BH Area Spring Games Rapid City

April 23 BH Area Aquatics Spearfish

April 29 tent. SE Area Aquatics Sioux Falls

April 29 NE Area Spring Games Watertown

April 30 tent. SE Area Spring Games Brandon

May 19-21 State Summer Games Spearfish

July 11 & 12 Equestrian Huron

TBD NE Area Softball Watertown

August 20 tent. SE Area Softball Sioux Falls

August 20 tent. BH Area Softball Rapid City

September 16-18 Fall Classic Rapid City

Modern Woodmen Supports SOSD

On March 27, 2015 Modern Wood-men Of America, in partnership with the Sioux Falls Stampede, hosted their annual Matching Funds Project. For the fifth year the proceeds from the event were donated to Special Olympics South Dakota (SOSD). The event included a “Chuck a Puck” compe-tition for which the winner re-ceived $300 in Walmart gift cards and other gifts.

Dakota Beverage and Marco, Inc. also got involved by sponsoring a “Shoot for the Loot” contest.

Including the matching funds from Modern Woodmen, this event raised $11,631 for SOSD.

Thank you to everyone involved. Look for this fun event again next spring.

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