Note from Eva
It was such a pleasure to meet so many of you at the
Volunteer Luncheon. It was a great day and I hope you
enjoyed it. For those of you that were unable to attend I
want to thank you for your commitment to our RSVP
program and the communities you serve.
I hope you are able to enjoy your holidays with family and
friends. And if you are traveling please be safe.
Please keep our military families in your thoughts and
prayers especially those that are unable to be together
during this holiday season.
Happy Holidays,
Eva
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17th Annual Luncheon
Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
The Black Hills State University Retired Senior Volunteer Program celebrated its seventeenth
Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Spearfish Pavilion on Thursday, Sept. 22. Every
year RSVP recognizes the service our volunteers provide Black Hills area throughout the year.
One hundred and ninety volunteers from the eight-county area attended the luncheon.
Coach Nore and the BHSU Women’s Basketball team, Kelcy Jurrens of the BHSU Outdoor Education program, and Barbara Croell volunteered to help serve lunch to the volunteers. The Bukit Litz
Players volunteered to perform as the entertainment.
This year four hundred RSVP participants volunteered 43,900 hours. The national wage
associated with volunteers in South Dakota is $19.65 per hour that computes to saving for our communities of $862,635.
RSVP wanted to thank representatives from Senator Thune’s office, representatives from
Representative Noem’s office, Representative Romkema, Dr. Lois Flagstad, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment of BHSU, Dr. Jane Klug, the RSVP program sponsor, the RSVP advisory
council, Matthews Opera House, Rent-A-Chef Catering, Anna Luthy, the Bukit Litz Players and all
the station managers for their support throughout the year and the luncheon.
And thank you
to all that attended!
Your service is truly
invaluable We look
forward to seeing
everyone again.
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Belle Fourche Elementary Schools are looking
for volunteers that could supervise the students
in the lunchroom from 11 to 1 pm daily. If
interested, contact North Elementary School at
605-723-3379 or South Elementary at
605- 723-3382.
The Western Heritage Center is seeking volunteers to help with their extensive book collection and their school house updating. If interested, please contact, Karla at
[email protected] or
605-642-9378.
Happy Times Band (Senior Band) is looking for
members. If you play any instrument, love to
sing, have fun, and want to share your musical
talents, contact Elsie at cweahanson@gmail.
com or 605-722-3232.
The Tri-State Museum in Belle Fourche is looking for volunteers to help out at the museum.
If you are interested, contact Lou at 605-7231200.
ReStore Spearfish is looking for Habitat ReStore
greeters, cashiers, donation ambassador, donation
inventory, or processor. Volunteers would work 4
hour shifts 2-3 times a week. Orientation will be
held on the first day of work. For information on
any of the positions, please contact Nick at Black
Hills Habitat for Humanity at either
[email protected] or 605-348-9196.
The Victims of Violence Intervention Program need
a Shelter Assistant. This person would assist in
maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the building and ground, prepare rooms including cleaning
and assist with donation efforts and distribution. If
interested contact, Mary at
[email protected] or 605-642-7825.
1) Many animal shelters will not adopt out black cats in the month of October afraid they will be
sacrificed.
5) In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl’s call meant
someone was about to die.
2) Studies have shown that Halloween actually makes kids act more evil.
6) Scottish girls believed they could see images of their future husband if they hung wet sheets
in front of the fire on Halloween.
3) Jack-o’-lanterns were originally made out of turnips, beets, and potatoes.
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4) Halloween is more Irish than St. Patrick’s day. Irish created the first jack-o’-lanterns and used
Halloween as love interest holiday.
7) The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan
were highly respected people at one time.
8) Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
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exercising Your
Fun Brain?
Christmas Recipes
Thanksgiving Fun Crossword
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
Families around the country have their own Thanksgiving traditions. Let us see how many fun
facts and trivia you know about this delicious holiday.
Ingredients
1 liter apple juice, pure unsweetened
2 cups orange juice, pure unsweetened
1 liter cranberry juice, unsweetened
1/2 cup sugar, stevia, honey or other sweetener
3 cinnamon sticks, whole
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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Directions
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1) Add all ingredients to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Stir.
2) Cook at least 3-4 hours on low or until hot. Keep warm as long as needed
on the low or warm setting.
Recipe from: www.thereciperebel.com/slow-cooker-cranberry-apple-cider by Ashley Fehr
Eggnog French Toast
Directions
1) Preheat griddle to 350
degrees.
2) In mixing bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, nutmeg, and
rum extract until well blended.
3) Pour mixture into 11 by 7in
baking dish and dip both sides of
the slice of bread in mixture.
4) Lift bread from mixture and
let some of the mixture drip off.
5) Transfer to buttered griddle,
and cook until bottom is golden
brown.
Picture from: www.cookingclassy.com
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups of eggnog
5 large eggs
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp rum extract
12 slices Texas toast
6) Flip bread and cook opposite
side.
7) Serve with maple syrup and/
or whipped cream.
Recipe from: www.cookingclassy.com/2014/11/eggnog-french-toast/ by Jaclyn
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Picture from: www.thereciperebel.com
Local History Facts
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Muesum and
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Forest
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In 1919, the Friendship Tower was built on Mount
Roosevelt to commemorate these two men. In
1966, The founders of the tower, the Black Hills
Pioneers, donated the tower to U.S. Forest Service, and 2005 the tower was added to National
Register of Historic Places. The Tower is located
near the Lodge Hotel and Casino in Deadwood.
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Famous Deadwood sheriff Seth Bullock was the
first sheriff of Deadwood, founded Belle Fourche,
U.S. Marshal for South Dakota, and a very good
friends with Theodore Roosevelt. He was appointed as a Forest Supervisor of the Black Hills
National Forest by President Roosevelt himself.
And was apart of the rough riders who rode in
the Roosevelt’s inauguration. He was integral to
establishing Wind Cave National Park, Devils
Tower National Monument, and D.C. Booth Fish
Hatchery. Bullock and Roosevelt played a huge
role in the conservation movement of the Black
Hills.
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the Tri-State
Muesum in
Belle Fourche.
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pumpkin
pieplace the Mayflower landed
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animal’s
horn who
the cornucopia
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to make Thanksgiving a national holiday
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Thanksgiving was ridiculous
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and help found Plymouth Colony
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BIRTHDAYS
AARP Wins Andrus Award
The AARP Andrus Award for
Community Service is the most prestigious and visible state volunteer
award given to recognize an outstanding individual who shares her experience, talents and skills to enrich the
lives of others. On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at the AARP-SD Volunteer Recognition Banquet, Dr. Joanna
Jones was presented this award.
Through her service over the
last five years, Dr. Joanna Jones has
worked diligently to revitalize the
Northern Hills Retired School Personnel organization. As a supportive
RSVP
Lead with Experience
Eva Doyle, Program Director
Bailey Sadowsky, Program Coordinator
Janice Key, Volunteer Staff
Helen Friedt, Volunteer Staff
PHONE: 605-642-5198
1-877-293-0039
FAX: 605-642-6119
The AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service is an annual awards program developed to honor one
person per state whose service is a unique and valuable
contribution to society. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual who is making a powerful difference
in the community in ways that are consistent with AARP’s
mission, vision, and commitment to volunteer service that
inspires others to volunteer. Congratulations Joanna!
Welcome New Volunteers
Luann Bice
Linda Schaefer
Jim Clarkson
Dave Whitted
Jeanne Emmert
Roxy Whitted
Diane Hemminger
Bart Wiluweit
Jenna Henderson
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.BHSU.edu/RSVP
MAILING ADDRESS:
1200 University Street Unit 9089
Spearfish, SD 57799-9089
FACEBOOK: Retired Senior Volunteer
Program-BHSU
Our
team player, she has also actively assisted with the AARP
booth at the Sturgis Rally, the AARP book discussion of Life
Reimagined, the AARP-SD “Free Coffee Friday” events, the
Northern Hills Retired School Personnel Retirement Party
and Informational Fairs, the West River Walk for Multiple
Sclerosis, the Master Gardeners’ State Convention, the
Northern Hills Master Gardeners market in the park booth,
the United Methodist Church Neighborhood Block Parties,
the Whitewood Public Library after-school program, the
Matthews Opera House children’s book Shakespeare and
the Crown Jewel, and currently is the South Dakota Retired
School Personnel Community Service chairperson.
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October
Karla Scovell
Karla Scovell was raised in
Townville, Pennsylvania, a very small town
in the northeast corner of the state. Growing up, she enjoyed riding horseback,
watching Bonanza and Gunsmoke, and
dreaming of moving west someday.
After a career in the health field and
raising her three children, Karla and her
husband, Scott moved to South Dakota in
late 2001 for his work and to be near family in Belle Fourche. She began volunteering
at High Plains Western Heritage Center
almost immediately and fell in love with the
history and the volunteers.
She is honored to be part of an
incredible place and to have the opportunity to take the position as Director. She
looks forward to new volunteers to join the
HPWHC family.
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Beverly Evenson
Janelle Jones
Helen Coe
Debra Dauer
Debra Martius
Donna Patterson
Cheryl Schenk
Jeanne Walters
Dale Hemminger
Douglas Miller
Connie Haselhorst
Roberta Koehler
Ruth Paulson
Linda Schaefer
Marlyn Crowser
Phyllis Hajek
Lois Meyer
Maryann Stroschein
Anda Johnson
Jeanne Emmert
Bobbie Butler
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Jeanine Crandall
Connie Hay
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Leslie Pribble
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Louise Cain
Pamela Frasier
Cathy Inghram
Lina Stenerson
Joann Follette
Hugo “JR” Schole
Joe Russell
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Connie Wagner
Patricia Asmussen
Gordan Kotab
Dorothy Smith
Rita Schwartz
Laura Iszler
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Rich Hauck
Alyce Schavone
Mary Buchholz
Deb Looby
Carol Veazie
Rose Jarvis
Zelpha Reede
Betty Jo Roberts
Mary Kari
Arvid Meland
Sarah Sandvick
Larry Bryan
Ella Schloe
Teddy Sigman
Rose Tetrault
Sharon Crevier
Olive Hansen
James Heinert
Wanna Young
Mary Wendt
Mary Lauer
David Richards
Luci Bradley
Mary Goehner
Bernice Kauk
Carol Nicholas
Luetta Schuchhardt
Sue Cole
Shirley Kangas
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Kay Tribby
Jeanne Chappell
Wayland Holbrook
Dee Maxon
Joy Carroll
Ellen Schick
Ramona Hansen
Janice “Rae” Crowser
Rebecca Porter-Watson
Alvina Meirose
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Karen Collins
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Laura Oliver
Dorthea Wiest
Joyce Freeman
Joan Bachmeier
Esther Carmichael
Mona Huck
Patty Sanderson
Lillian Mitchell
Marian Eatherton
Don Workentine
December
Charles “Bud” Rank
Barbara Wentz
Belva Anderson
Barb Kroetch
Rhoda Summers
Karen McKelvie
Holly Van’t Land
Betty Bartels
Jeanne Bride
Danny Short
Josephine Boyer
Marilyn Wenlund
Lynn Pohlman
Ed Rose
Jim Brown
Roy Plymale
Darlene Welke
Judy Lou Boesch
Bill Bosch
Kay Ainslie
Carole Dahl
Bill Nachatilo
Dorothy Short
Norma Job
John Kangas
Mary Forrester
Margaret Logan
Bart Willuweit
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Glenda McCinnis
Howard Perry
Darlene Swartz
Gladys Edwards
Dee Keller
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Vicky Bragg
Kristi Corey
Charlene Miller
Doris Magnusson
Tony Brunette
Gale Ramberg
Dennis Martius
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BHSU RSVP
Advisory Council Members
Sherry Scudder
Retired Director, Meade County
Housing Authority
Kara Graveman
Project Director of ABC, Sturgis
Arlene Termes
Retired Education, Sturgis
Sheila Powell
Retired Educator, Spearfish
Jill Kettle
Senior Center Director, Custer
Michael Reade
Retired Educator, Spearfish
Deb Looby
Tenant Services Officer, Meade County Housing
Dan Olson
Principal of Creekside Elem., Spearfish
Kristi Thielen
Director of Tri-State Muesum, Belle Fourche