GET UP & GO The Get Up & Go 4-H club met Oct. 2nd at the Irene Legion Hall. President Bailey Hinseth called the meeting to order. The American Flag Pledge was led by Kevin Hinseth and the 4-H Pledge by Heather Hauger. This year our club has 3 new members: Daniel and Emily Dangel (beginners) and Gar- rett Dangel (clover bud). Recognition Event is Nov. 6 at the Pine Acres 4-H Grounds at 2 p.m. in Yankton. Our club is to work at the soup kitchen on Nov 8, also at the 4-H Grounds. Our club voted on new officers. President: Haley Hinseth. Vice President: Katrina Hauger. Secretary: Stephanie Hauger. Treasure: Daniel Dangel. Flags: Emily Dangel. Bailey Hinseth's demonstra- tion was on how to make a friendship bracelet. Caitlin Hinseth's demonstra- tion was on how to make a bracelet out of duct tape. Hunter Hinseth's demon- stration was on how to set a trap. After the meeting we made a photo collage that our club hung up in the school dur- ing nation 4-H week. Lunch was served by Bailey, Caitlin, and Hunter Hinseth. our next meeting will be Nov. 13, 2011, at the Irene Legion Hall. GFWC YANKTON WOMAN'S CLUB The Yankton Chapter of GFWC Yankton Woman's Club met Oct. 1, 2011, at Hillcrest Golf &Country Club. President Julie Clifton called the meet- ing to order. The Pledge of Allegiance, South Dakota Pledge and Collect for Women were given. Introduction of Program: Marge Gross introduced Carol Hale who has been with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife for 33 years. Carol works as a liaison be- tween the National Park Service and the Corp of Engineers. She is stationed in Yankton, 60 percent of her work is with the Missouri River Recovery Im- plementation Committee. They work on restoration of the Missouri River mak- ing recommendations to the Secretary of the Army, The Missouri River basin is the nations longest river at 2,321 miles with 6 dams. She also works to preserve the threatened and endan- gered species. Minutes of the September meeting were approved as written. The Trea- surer's report will be filed pending audit. Fran Fox introduced her guest Marlyce Micklas. Correspondence was read by Secretary Ellen Rodenberg, thanks for our monetary gift from GFWC International President Carlene Garner. Also a thank you for our clubs donation from Tara Sutera of the Yank- ton Women & Childrens Center. Leadership: President Julie re- ported that the Dean of Chapel at Sioux Falls University presents each graduating senior with a towel, hand- shake, and diploma to portray the Last Supper in doing service for others as Jesus did. Bingo Majestic Bluffs Oct. 22: Vol- unteers are Relda Trout, Marilyn Hunt- ley, Connie Rucker, Judy Ray and Myrtle Andersen. Fundraiser: We are taking orders for Uncle Al's at the Oct. & Nov. meetings with delivery in De- cember. President Julie stated our Clubs Salad Luncheon will be March 31, which is open to the public. Volunteers on the committee are Pauline Akland, Donna DeJean, Ellen Rodenberg, Fran Fox, Karen Schultz, along with Presi- dent Julie. The Yankton Food Pantry is in need of donations. Sheets were passed out with items needed. Oct. 22 is National Make a Difference Day and we are en- couraged to observe the day doing kind deeds for others. Hillcrest Country Club is hosting a Ladies Day Out on Dec. 4. Dot Blaha displayed several cro- cheted necklaces in a variety of colors. The Pierre club are making and selling the necklaces for $10 each. The money raised goes toward purchasing goats for the Heifer International Proj- ect. Our State GFWC has adopted this program as a major fundraiser. Thanks to Pauline Akland and Connie Rucker for servings as hosts today, their door prize was won by Donna DeJean. No further business the meeting was adjourned. NORTHEAST NEBRASKA RC&D Northeast Nebraska RC&D was the recipient of two outstanding awards at the Nebraska RC&D Conference held last week in McCook, Neb. and spon- sored by the Southwest RC&D. Dennis Wacker, Plainview, was pre- sented the Outstanding Performance by a Council Member. Dennis is a passionate volunteer and currently serving in his 4th year as the representative from Pierce County on the Board of Directors and has served as President since January of 2009. He willingly volunteers for many projects and also does small “fix-it” jobs in the office, assists artists who are put- ting up their artwork for display, attends many staff meetings and participates in the State Association monthly telecon- ference. He has developed a personal relationship with an individual who has given talks about his Native American culture at Dennis’ request, to not only the RC&D but other organizations and events as well. Dennis is also one of the “new to organic” producers and led a tour of his strip cropped fields of oats, corn and soybeans. Dennis is the driver behind “Boomerang Central” and his motto is: “All good things come back to you.” Carol Peters, Pierce, was pre- sented the Outstanding Performance by a Program Support Assistant. Carol often comes up with new and better ways to do things that benefit the Council and the communities. Her knowledge of accounting and record keeping has been a real asset to the Council as the funds coming into their account has increased due to five multi-year grants. She works with the tax preparer to gather all financial records and has shared this helpful in- formation with all Nebraska RC&D’s. Carol is also an active member on the Area Plan committee and guides everyone down the high road in order to keep things positive. She has worked with other committees and has sought out numerous grants from county boards. Carol knows how im- portant it is for the RC&D information to be “Out There.” Northeast Nebraska RC&D also won the Best Display Booth Award at the Conference. The prize consisted of a $50 check from the Nebraska RC&D Association. INTERCHANGE Interchange met at noon on Oct. 10 at Minerva’s. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President, Tammy Ma- tuska, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Susan Schavee, Yankton Medical Clinic, announced that the Women of Distinction nominations are now available. You have an opportunity to nominate for Outstanding Woman Professional and Outstanding Woman in Community Service. Penny Scholl, Avera Sacred Heart, announced the Women’s Health Forum will be held on Monday, Oct. 17. Tammy Matuska from The Center, did a presentation on the history of Yankton and the History of In- terchange. She showed a promotional film which was produced in 1954. The film highlighted several businesses throughout Yankton. The film was pre- served as a S.D. Centennial project by Interchange in 1989. Next meeting will be at noon on Oct. 24 at Minervas. Nancy Willert will have Chris Tudor of Mount Marty Col- lege speak on the Mount Marty College scholarship program. ASHH TOASTMASTERS Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Toast- masters met Sept. 29 with Toastmaster Tim Bohn calling the noon meeting in the Benedictine Center to order. Bohn asked Sheryl Schwartz to lead the in- vocation. Bohn also announced ties for the Best Speaker, Best Table Topics Response and Best Evaluator trophies. Table Topics Master Jeff May sought comments on “hard to believe” ideas about politics, science and inven- tions. Jane Miller and Greg Stach tied for the Best Response Award. MaryAnn Wortmann and Eileen O’Connor tied for Best Speaker. Wort- mann’s “Want to Be Happier?” topic suggested hand and mind activities to bring joy and balance to life. O’Con- nor’s “Stop Talking” speech encour- aged members to use their listening skills to gain perspective. The Best Evaluator award went to both Jennifer Wubben and Muriel Stach. Wubben liked the story telling tone used by O’Connor and Stach en- joyed Wortmann’s use of hand ges- tures. Kary Beltz was General Evaluator and named her team: Miller, who counted the unneeded pauses; Greg Stach, who timed each speaker; and Gale Vogt, who presented the word of the day “stentorian” and also tracked the interesting phraseology of the speakers. Bohn introduced the Club President Schwartz, who conducted the business portion of the meeting. MEETING MINUTES 5B Friday, 10.14.11 ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] PRESS DAKOTAN hometown www.yanktonmedicalclinic.com YANKTON MEDICAL CLINIC, P .C. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ASSOCIATION OF Clarissa Barnes, M.D. Board Eligible Internal Medicine Dr. Barnes is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, Dr. Barnes completed internships with the Global AIDS Alliance, the Center for Biosecurity, and the Department of Health and Human Services during her years in medical school. Please join with us in welcoming Dr. Barnes to the Yankton area. The Clinic is pleased to bring her into our medical community as well as to the many patients she will serve. Dr. Barnes began seeing patients at the Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. on Sept. 1, 2011. Appointments can be made by calling 605-665-1152. Dr. Barnes, Meet Internal Medicine So Much Care, So Close to Home. ® MORNING COFFEE WEEKDAYS MONDAY-FRIDAY Friday, October 14 7:40 a.m. South Dakota Magazine (Bernie Hunhoff) 8:15 a.m. Lewis & Clark Theater (Chuck Lambertz) P ICNIC I N T HE P ARK SUBMITTED PHOTO The Disability Education and Awareness Committee members held a pic- nic in the park on Sept. 21, 2011. Rootbeer floats and games were pro- vided for attendees. Pictured are, from left to right, Beth Ashley, Pauline Ackland, Dave Mingo, Krista Roth, Pat Grant, Twila Stribal and Al Viereck. VFW N AMES N EW O FFICERS SUBMITTED PHOTO The Yankton VFW Post 791 named new officers for the 2011-2012 year. Rich Wright is the new Post Commander. He moves up from his previous post as Senior Vice Commander. Rich served in the U.S. Navy from 1974- 1980. He was awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal for operations in the Persian Gulf in 1979. Joyce Stahlecker is the new Lady’s Auxiliary Presi- dent. Joyce served as Auxiliary President from 1998-2006. M C C LOUD T AKES S ECOND SUBMITTED PHOTO Dakota McCloud just received word that his safety poster won second place at the United Commercial Travelers Supreme (International) con- vention in Jacksonville, Fla. He took first place in local and state meet- ings. The poster was award presented by John Swensen. C ONTACT C ENTER G IFT SUBMITTED PHOTO Pastor Dani Jo Ninke, on behalf of the people of Christ the King Lutheran Church, presented the Contact Center with a check for $500 for the food pantry. L EARNING A BOUT WIND SUBMITTED PHOTO Thirteen Yankton area students participated in a Wind Turbine Workshop, held Oct. 8 by the Boys and Girls Club and Yankton County 4-H. Thirteen middle school students participated in a free Wired for Wind workshop hosted by Yankton County 4-H and the Yankton Boys and Girls Club on Oct. 8. Participants of the event designed, built and tested model wind tur- bines during the two-hour workshop held at the Boys and Girls Club. Students first identified both horizontal and vertical wind turbines, then built the handheld turbines using PVC pipe and small generators. Students also constructed and designed their own blades using Styro- foam. Each group did 3 separate tests with a multimeter measuring the voltage output of their turbine based on three different blade angles. “Finding alternative energy resources is an ever-growing concern, and it's a conversation that students need to be included in on. This workshop was designed to educate and encourage the next generation of engineers and inspire them to seek out alternatives for our chang- ing world,” says Lauren Fosheim, Yankton County 4-H/Youth Develop- ment Program Assistant. This wind turbine workshop was provided in cooperation with Na- tional 4-H’s 2011 4-H National Youth Science Day. To address the in- creased demand for science and technology professionals, 4-H is working to reach a bold goal of engaging one million new young peo- ple in science programs by 2013. Currently, 4-H Science programs reach more than 5 million youth with hands-on learning experiences to ensure global competitiveness and prepare the next generation of science, engineering, and technology leaders. For more information, contact Fosheim at the Yankton County Extension Office, 665-3387, or online at yankton4h.com. Wired For Wind Workshop Held H EAVENLY H ATS SUBMITTED PHOTO Kellie Casey is shown cutting 12 inches off of Webster School Counselor LaVonne Lorenzen’s hair as a fundraiser for the Heavenly Hats program. A donation goal of $180 was surpassed with a total of $315 raised for this program. The hair and money will be donated to the Heavenly Hats pro- gram and used for people who have lost their hair due to cancer. Thank you to LaVonne, Kellie, Webster School staff, students and parents who helped make this possible. M ENTAL I LLNESS A WARENESS SUBMITTED PHOTO Pictured left to right are Mary Schweitzer, a coordinator for the Yankton National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Candlelight Vigil for Mental Ill- ness Awareness Week, providing a candle to Phyllis Arends of Sioux Falls, who is the Executive Director of the South Dakota NAMI. The Yankton Chapter of the Na- tional Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held a Candlelight Vigil dur- ing Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 2-8. The vigil, held on Monday, Oct. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Yank- ton, sheds light on mental illness to increase awareness. Sen. Jean Hunhoff served as emcee. Executive Director of South Dakota NAMI Phyllis Arends, of Sioux Falls, spoke at the vigil. In addition, Pastor Dani Jo Ninke provided spiritual inspiration, Yankton-NAMI President Steve Schweitzer acknowledged the im- portance of family support, and pro- fessionals and consumers shared their experiences. The first Yankton NAMI Mental Illness Awareness Week Candlelight Vigil was held in 1989. Twenty-two years later, the 2011 vigil was held with over 60 consumers of mental health services, their family sup- porters, mental health profession- als, students and others who want to increase awareness for mental health. NAMI Candlelight Vigil Held A W ASHINGTON V ISIT SUBMITTED PHOTO U. S. Sen. Tim Johnson and U. S. Rep. Kristi Noem took time to visit with State Rep. Tom Jones and his wife, Linda, in Washington D.C. this week. Rep. Jones had two issues that were particularly of interest to all South Dakotans as well as the entire nation. One issue concerns South Dakota’s unemployment insurance benefits and the other issue is the exorbitant costs of items that Americans are charged for items they receive, but are paid for by the U.S. government. During their trip to Washington, the Jone- ses were able to tour the Capitol Building, White House, Arlington Ceme- tery, Holocaust Museum, Pentagon Memorial and the Smithsonian Institute.