South Dakota Retired School Personnel

SDRSP Newsletter“To Serve, Not to be Served.”

www.SDRSP.org • Affiliated with National Retired Teachers Association • March 2017 Vol. 50 No. 1

The Wizard of Odd’s Coming to Deadwoodby Diana Glover

Gems . . . the Black Hills is full of them, the natural kind and the human kind, and there are the gems (Emerald City) in “The Wizard of Oz” or with our convention-take, “The Wizard of Odds”. So expect to find “gems” at the upcoming state convention of SDRSP in Deadwood, SD on May 2 – 3.

Leading off the gems will be Paul Higbee, best known as a feature writer and columnist for the South Dakota Magazine. He has also written scripts for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and is the author of five nonfiction books and one fiction book. He was named South Dakota Author of the Year by the state’s Council of Teachers of English in 2000. Since 1982, Paul has been an instructor for teachers and high school students at Prairie Winds writing conferences held across South Dakota. Higbee was “instrumental” in the first “Welcome to Spearfish” guide created when Visit Spearfish, Inc., was incorporated in 2008. He first entered the tourism industry as a teenager, when his job was to sweep up cigarette butts

left in the Black Hills Passion Play Amphitheater the morning after performances. Higbee said that visitors would show up to talk to him during this task, asking what recommendations he had for what they should do and see on their trips to the Black Hills. 2016 marked the 40th anniversary of “The Phantom of the Matthews Opera House,” which Higbee wrote to bring people back into the historic opera house that had fallen into disuse and disrepair in 1976.

Our second gem, Richard Termes, received a B.S. with an art major from Black Hills State University in 1965, a Master’s degree in Art in 1969 from the University of Wyoming and Masters of Fine Arts at Otis Art Institute of Los Angeles County, 1971. He uses a six point perspective system that he devised to create unique paintings on large spheres called Termespheres. He is the world’s leading spherical artist. In 2014, Dick was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. He lives and works in his geodesic home near Spearfish. You’ve, no doubt, seen his recent

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SDRSP Officers2016 – 2018

(All phone prefixes – 605)

PRESIDENT Bill Zubke 886-8637• bzubke@hotmail.com417 N BroadwayWatertown, SD 57201

PAST-PRESIDENT Betty Beyer 725-5510 • C: 290-0215bjb61@nvc.net1508 Northview LaneAberdeen, SD 57401

PRESIDENT-ELECT Ron Riherd 484- 6942 • rriherd@netscape.net3945 Corral DriveRapid City, SD 57702

VICE-PRESIDENT Kay Ainslie 859-2670 • kainslie@gwtc.netCell 441-2449Box 182Philip, SD 57567

SECRETARY Judy Kroll krolljudith226@yahoo.com

TREASURER Pat Johnson 886-8756 • sdpjohnson@mac.com1226 E Kemp AveWatertown, SD 57201

MEMBERSHIP Bill and Cathy Zubke, 886-8637 • calz45@hotmail.com417 N BroadwayWatertown, SD 57201

COMMUNITY/HEALTH Joanna Jones, 450-0121 • joanna_jones@yahoo.com10559 West Highway 14Spearfish, SD 57783

NEWSLETTER Diana Glover 787-4631 • dnglover9@gmail.com4781 Sturgis RdRapid City, SD 57702

LEGISLATION Hank Kosters224-1825 • hank.g.kosters@gmail.com326 S JacksonPierre, SD 57501

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Nancy May, 718-0666 • nancymay@rushmore.com4619 Bellewood DrRapid City, SD 57702

ads on public television telling us that we don’t have to draw with stick figures anymore. He launched a new online course called “Art Basics with Dick Termes,” being offered by South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Termespheres are paintings on spherical canvases that capture an entire environment (Up, Down, Left, Right, Front & Back). Their style was inspired by Termes’s desire to “paint the total picture.” They are typically hung by small chains and rotated with electric ceiling motors to reveal acomplete world as thespheres slowly rotate. Dick has received numerous awards and has presented in many parts of the world. His termespheres hang in many towns across South Dakota.

“Our Own Gem” Joanna Jones, SDRSP Community Service Chair and past president of the Northern Hills Retired School Personnel, is an author, educator, poet and consultant. She has encouraged children and teachers to write, but now, she is taking more time to do her own writing. Joanna grew up in Redfield, South Dakota. The Carnegie Library just a half mile from her home was a wonderful place to explore the children’s collection. Her family life and career took her across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before she returned to the Black Hills of South Dakota. At Arizona State University, Joanna completed her doctorate that documented the value of the teacher-librarian partnership in the educational setting. She has presented at state, regional, and national conferences. Internationally, Joanna has presented in Portugal, Scotland, New Zealand, and China. She has also taught in elementary school and middle school as well as teaching in a gifted program. Joanna served on the South Dakota Prairie Pasque, Prairie Bud committee that reviews about 200 books per year to select the yearly state recommended list of books for children. Joanna Jones loves to read and talk about books. Many of you have probably read books she co-authored, “Great Faces from South Dakota”, “Henry’s Adventure at the Franklin Hotel” and my favorite “A Story of the Matthews Opera House”.

All three of these afternoon presenters live at Spearfish.

Sarah Carlson of Lead will be the after-dinner evening gem. She is the executive director of the Historic Homestake Opera House. She is a proud and imaginative South Dakota farm kid. She moved to Lead, SD in 2008 from Sioux Falls, SD where she used her design and writing talents as a custom publishing creative director and as a volunteer for downtown revitalization. She used her voice talents as a singer for the Cathedral of St. Joseph and as an on-air and live event promotions emcee for nearly 10 years. Passionate about imagery and interpretation her whole life, she joined up with a Deadwood, SD advertising agency who serve several clients in tourism and nonprofits. Sarah dove into the executive director position at the Historic Homestake Opera House in 2011. She helped to double the budget, double the number of performing arts events and tours, and assist in the completion of several restoration projects, including the design of a large in-house interpretive exhibit for the century-old theater. Sarah encourages people to get involved with their community - especially through theatre - and is grateful to live in a town that is truly Miles Beyond Ordinary.

Other gems you will meet are our President Bill Zubke, Travis Almond of the SD Retirement System, the 5th grade essay winner, the 2016 Florence Krieger awardee - Nancy May, and the new 2017 awardee, plus many others. Don’t forget the most important gems of all . . those of you who travel, either a few miles or across the state, to attend the convention. The “Wizard of Odds” will be with you!

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A Message from President Bill Zubke

Message from Executive Director Nancy May

Sunday afternoon; the first Sunday in February. I understand there is a football game being played. I think my tv gets it. However, right now, it also gets Les Miserables, and “At the End of the Day” is appropriately playing in the background. As the first day of the week draws to a close, I am reminded of the joy that is diversity and the unfettered gratitude that we can afford two TV’s!

That, of course, is pertinent to nothing in particular. I think it’s an age thing. The mind wanders at times. I am thankful that it eventually finds its way home. And home is where the information concerning our upcoming convention resides. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! May 2 and 3, Deadwood. The Lodge. The Wizard of Odds. Come and learn. Come and play. Come and laugh!

To make your lives easier, the registration form for the convention is printed in this newsletter (and it also appears on line at SDRSP.org). Please note the deadline for reserving rooms at the amazing price of $94.00 plus tax. The proposed convention program also appears here. I am over-the-rainbow excited about the speakers we have lined up, the adventures we have arranged, and the fudge that I will be bringing! Reconnect with your friends. Enjoy a trip to the beautiful town of Deadwood (there’s the potential of that bus trip thing - see the web page). Show your courage. Improve your brain. Warm your heart! Join us. And always remember you are loved!

Dear SDRSP Members,

It has been a long, hard winter! Let’s take a gamble on a mild spring when we gather at The Lodge in Deadwood on May 2nd and 3rd! ”Roll theDice”

While the weather canceled our Lobby Day in Pierre, please remain vigilant and follow our legislators in Pierre. The Retirement System made changes they deemed necessary for sustainability, and the changes were approved. Regrettably, SDRSP members were not able to visit with legislators, but I urge you to let them know your wishes via telephone or e-mail. Thanks to Shirley Eisnach for sharing the day at the Capitol.

Remember the legislature can do whatever it wishes, and IM22 is an example of this! Our membership numbers are important when we go to Pierre, so use this as a recruiting tool. Pensions are important and should be an asset in recruiting new members.

Note the great theme, “The Wizard of Odds,” and excellent planning by the Northern Hills Unit for our State Convention May 2nd and 3rd, at The Lodge in Deadwood. Looking forward to seeing you in May!

SUMMER BOARD MEETINGWednesday, July 12, 2017

12:00 noon CDSTRed Rosa Restaurant, Pierre

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Legislative Report by Hank Kosters, Legislative Chair

Recognize Your Superheroes! by Joanna Jones, Community Service Chair

This is the report on SD Legislative action which affects the South Dakota Retirement System.

House Bill 1017 clarifies what is and is not included in compensation for purposes of determining a South Dakota Retirement System benefit. The benefit is based on a member’s final average compensation, years of service and a multiplier. It is imperative to limit compensation as intended to prevent losses from the inclusion of unintended items. This bill will result in a retirement benefit based on a member’s typical compensation, not an artificially inflated compensation.

A penalty of a Class 1 misdemeanor is included for someone who reports compensation to SDRS knowing that the compensation is not includable based on the provision of the statute. The Jail Impact Statement indicated that this bill would have a negligible impact.

HB 1017 also provides that the same compensation limit applicable to members hired after July 1, 1996, applies to members hired before that date. This applies to a handful of people who are making contributions and receiving no benefit from those contributions based on the maximum benefit allowed by the IRS.

Finally, this bill also updates the references to the Internal Revenue Code which is required for the plan to stay in compliance.

The approved actuary estimates that House Bill 1017 will eliminate approximately $4 million in unanticipated annual costs. It will have no impact on the current liabilities of the

System and will enhance equity among all SDRS members.House Bill 1019 clarifies the timing and process for the compensation of the executive director of the South Dakota Retirement System.

The process of the state employee salary policy changed a few years ago and the amendments to this bill bring this statute in line with those changes.

The other issue addressed by this bill is the timing for an additional salary adjustment. If the board chooses to recommend ad additional salary adjustment for the executive director, under current law, the board must take action before May lst, which means, in practice, the board must take action at its quarterly meeting in April, which occurs just days after the Legislative Session.

HB 1019 allow the board more time after the Session to evaluate the salary policy and recommend any additional adjustment to the executive director’s salary if it wishes to do so. The deadline of July 1 allows the board to make this decision at its June meeting. Currently, any additional adjustment is not effective unless approved by the Retirement Laws Committee. This requirement remains in place.

This is rarely used and is most likely to be used in the case of a new executive director coming off a probational period.

HB 1019 will have no impact on the assets ore liabilities of SDRS and only SDRS trust assets are involved, no general funds.

Volunteers! Think about the characteristics they share with superheroes: honesty, trust worthiness, belief in freedom and justice, and they have a willingness to help others. But volunteer superheroes are often invisible. Yet in today’s challenging world, volunteers are critical to the fabric of our nation. They quietly complete positive work that needs to be done. AARP recorded that more than 62 million volunteers across our nation fed the hungry, helped the sick, were mentors for our youth, supported military veterans, protected the environment, and generally did a myriad of acts of kindness and generosity. Volunteers are superheroes! Sprinkled in current literature about volunteers, new terminology is used to emphasize the interrelationships among charitable actions and human characteristics.

Volunteers are labeled philanthropists doing pro bono work. Sometimes, they are referred to as time donors and skilled workers who are friend-raising for their favorite organizations. Ok, the SD Retired School Personnel translation for the above statements is: unit members are working to increase membership and continue to make a difference in their communities. Our hours of volunteering collectively add up. We are proud of the fact that our efforts are valued. Let’s celebrate it during National Volunteer Week, April 23-29, 2017. National Micro-volunteer Day is April 15, 2017. Micro-volunteering is working pro bono via the computer. People participate online in nationwide projects, i.e. describing

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objects for the blind, counting birds or animals, participating as beta-testers and more. These projects can be single involvement activities or long term commitments. They can take 5-minutes or be ongoing for years. Check it out online. Enjoy one of the ways to volunteer while wearing your pajamas! Still, for most of us, we will be dressed and participating in activities outside the home. Let’s recognize the good work of volunteers daily. The majority of volunteers do not volunteer for recognition; they volunteer for self-fulfillment. At our unit meetings, we should recognize how members engage in volunteer activities. We have many superheroes in our local units of the SD Retired School Personnel. Remember especially to recognize caregivers. The work they do is on the cutting edge of importance in the lives of seniors who will soon be the largest percentage of the US population.

Recognize volunteers by saying “thank you.” Personalized underpinnings of the recognition are far more important than anything given. Informal, day-to-day recognition of both the value of the volunteer and the contribution being made provides us with an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments. Pictures also informally thank members and benefit future volunteer engagements. To see SDRSP in action, enjoy the pictures on Facebook. In May at our state convention in Deadwood, we will recognize the imaginative ways we encourage and inspire others in our communities. So as they say in Australia, “Give happy, live happy.” If retirement means adventure to you, we have projects for you! Be ready to do something totally different with your days! Volunteer and be a super hero!

Brookings ARTA Donation to SDRSP

Betty Hart MemorialGift from Bill Zubke, Watertown

Betty Hart Memorial Gift from Watertown ARSP

Clayton Carlson MemorialGift from Watertown ARSP

Muriel Ryan Memorial Gift from Shirley Eisnach, Pierre

Barb Newman MemorialGift from Shirley Eisnach

Ruth Olson Memorial Gift from Watertown ARSP

Barb Newman MemorialGift from Pierre ARSP

Erma (Fiedler) Mikkelsen Memorial Gift from Shirley Eisnach

Thank You for All Donations

A Bus Trip? Really?Yes, a Bus Trip to the SDRSP Convention in Deadwood!

Leaving Watertown 8:00 a.m. Monday, May 1 Arriving in Deadwood Monday afternoon

Picking up passengers along the way and returning Thursday, May 4

Includes bus cost, double room for 3 nights, tours of Deadwood and Sanford Homestake site, convention registration, tip for driver, fudge, fun and surprises!

$506.00 per person – 20 passengers$405.00 - 25 passengers$340.00 – 29 passengers

($50 deposit)

Contact Bill Zubke • bzubke@hotmail.com or 605-886-8637To keep tabs on bus & convention information, check the Trending comment on the home page of the web site WWW.SDRSP.ORG

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100 Pine Crest, Deadwood, SD 57732

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ABERDEEN – by Betty BeyerOur unit is meeting the second Thursday of each month at the Pizza Ranch. We have had about 20 members and guests at each meeting. We have started having a door prize, and that is well received; whoever wins, provides for the next meeting. It has had a surprising amount of energy involved. We are collecting money each time to give our scholarship to a student at Northern State. Many of our members volunteer at schools, hospitals and the museum. We had two schools enter the grandparent essay, and we are getting the entry ready to send to Donna Fischer, 5th grade essay chair. We have a varied amount of speakers, one for the newly arranged immigration program. They help people learn the language and give them support. Another spoke on the new programs instigated at Northern State University. Some members have shown an interest in the convention, and we will continue to work on this. We are feeling like we are having some good social and meeting times.

BLACK HILLS – by LaRee MayesOur series of programs “Simplify Your Life” continues for the spring meetings, and the May banquet is being planned.Support for member Pat Zent’s ministry to

homeless in Rapid City is ongoing, as is the work to make the past come alive for students who visit the Keystone School and Museum. Volunteers will assist at the International Computer Programming Competition at SDSM&T in May.The unit’s Grandparent Essay was selected and sent on to be considered for an award. The Scholarship Committee met to begin distribution of information for the two scholarships the unit administers. They made recommendations for policy changes that members considered in February. Members were disappointed when weather made the Lobby Day trip impossible.While membership has dipped a bit, enthusiasm is high as every member is asked to seek renewal and new memebers visit our website bhrsp.weebly.com

HURON AREA- by Keitha NeuharthThe Huron Area Retired School Personnel unit has had some interesting programs helping us to keep up with what’s happening in the Huron area and around the world.In September, we heard about a mentoring program for nursing students.In October, our speaker was a local lady whose daughter married an Arab man and moved to Saudi Arabia to live and raise a family. She gave an

interesting presentation about life in Saudi Arabia.In November, a retired librarian told us about her cemetery tours based on themes. So far she had done Civil War Veterans, Politicians, Immigrant Families and the “The Good, the Bad, the Unique”.In December we heard about all the activities and programs going on at the Public Library.

MADISON AREA – by Elaine Brown Since our group does not meet in January, we are anticipating our first meeting of 2017 on February 27th. At that time, we will reveal the unit winners of the AARP Grandparent Essay Contest. They are as follows: 1st place, Rebecca Feldhaus, Howard Elementary, teacher, Sandra Schwader; 2nd place, Lauren Roberts, Chester Elementary, teacher, Danelle Keninger; and 3rd place, Andrew Comes, St. Thomas, Madison, teacher, Carol Allgaier. This year 173 students from the Madison Elementary, St. Thomas, Colman, Howard, Chester

and Dell Rapids St. Mary participated.In addition to enjoying lunch at Nicky’s in Madison, our group will welcome Patty Fiegen from the Madison Regional Hospital who will do a program titled “Exercise in a Chair”.

MILBANK AREA – by Rhonda PrellerMARTA had several service projects during the Christmas season. We had a Mitten Drive with members donating over 70 pairs of mittens and gloves, which were given to local schools in Milbank. Also, our unit bought gifts for Angel Tree children in the community. MARTA participated in “Tour of Trees” at the Grant County Court House with a theme of “It’s a Frosty Christmas”. We were happy to receive 2nd place! Our December meeting was a celebration with games, gifts and a surprise “trip” to our local movie theater to watch a short Christmas movie with popcorn and hot cocoa. In January, our members and several guests visited the new Avera Hospital in Milbank where we were given a presentation by

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SDRSP Convention Registration FormMay 2-3, 2017 The Lodge at Deadwood 100 Pine Crest, Deadwood, SD 57732

“The Wizard of Odds”

Deadline for Rooms– April 1 Deadline for Registration – April 25Call and reserve your room at Convention registration The Lodge in Deadwood Mail this form and a check to:605-584-4800 Julie Walkins Ask for a room with SDRSP 3120 Hillsview Rd. $94 (Plus Tax—Total about $107) Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-2454

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NAME __________________________________________ Unit ______________________

ADDRESS _______________________________ City, State, Zip ______________________

PHONE _______________________ Email ________________________________________

Name of spouse attending convention ______________________________

A. Complete Convention Registration $50 Number ____x $50 = ______ (includes all sessions, dinner, rolls and lunch)

B. Registration by Individual EventRegistration Fee $15 Number ____x $15 = ______ (May attend sessions – no meals)

C. Dinner @$25 Number ____ x $25= ______

D. Lunch @ $20 Number ____x $20 = ______

Dinner Choice—Please select one of the following options:

_____Chicken Marsala _____Pork Tenderloin _____Top Sirloin

Convention Tours: I/We will enjoy the Deadwood History Tour 9:00 am, Tuesday, May 2 (cost of $10.00) ___yes, ___ no How many? ____

I/We will tour the Sanford Research Lab 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 3 (cost of $10.00) ___yes, ___no How many? _____

Total Fees Included __________

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the administrator, Natalie Gauer, and a tour of the facility. We were all very impressed and happy that our community has such a modern and well equipped hospital. All of us even enjoyed the food at the hospital café which has been named Alfred’s Café after past community business men, Alfred Nef and Alfred Gonzenbach, who founded the cheese factory in Milbank. Fifty-nine local 5th graders wrote Grandparent Essays to enter in our local essay contest. The judging committee had a difficult time with such quality entries. Here is a fun fact - the winning essay was written by a young lady and her grandma is one of our own MARTA members.During our February meeting, a speaker from Beacon Crisis Center (in Watertown) gave information about their services to several counties.

NORTHERN HILLS – by Julie WalkinsDespite the winter snows and low temperatures, the NHRSP continues on. Our November meeting had a wonderful program presented by Jo Hartman about London during WWII. Jo was a child in England at the time and recounted her memories of the events. We had no December meeting.In January our program was presented by Sue Konstant from the Good Shepherd Clinic. She presented

information about this clinic for those who cannot afford health and dental care. It is staffed 100% by volunteers who not only help those in need of care but also work at raising funds to cover expenses such as prescriptions and extended needs of the clients. Several Retired School Personal members are volunteers, but more volunteers are always welcome.Our members continue to record their volunteer hours, and it is always amazing to see the variety of services done by the retired people in our group. It is a true testimonial that teachers may retire but they don’t stop helping.Here are our Grandparent essay winners. We are sure our winner will be the state winner!

We continue to meet the third Monday of each month at the Spearfish Senior Center and invite everyone to join us.

PIERRE AREA- by Lu HiebelThe Pierre Area Retired School Personnel had a meeting by Keith Byer,

the Chocolate Guy. He showed us the entire process, from picking the beans to making the chocolate. We enjoyed samples that he had made in his own kitchen. We also donated our incentive monies to the counselors of the Pierre and Ft. Pierre

schools to help children in need.At our meeting on February 28th, we will be learning about the Ft. Pierre Bicentennial preparations. PARSP is excited to welcome new members from Murdo area.Other meeting programs this spring are the Red Cross, Country Schools and the presentation of the winning Grandparent Essay from our area. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Deadwood the second and third of May!

REDFIELD AREA – by Arlie RodmanRARSP members helped fill bags for Mission Nutrition on two dates in November. Bags, containing food items for the weekend, are sent home with local students on Fridays.

Letters were sent to area schools promoting the Grandparent Essay Contest. Entries have been received and judging of the entries has been done with the winning essay being sent into the state contest.At our November meeting Janet Morrison spoke and showed pictures of her recent trip to France. We didn’t have a program scheduled for our January meeting, but all members reminisced about our days at school when there was inclement weather.Information has been sent to 12 area schools regarding the upcoming Retired School Personnel

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Spelling Contest to be held the end of April. Members are busy preparing for the contest.

SIOUX FALLS – by Sharon DirksThe SFARSP continues to be very active and involved in the community. We collect for various organizations – calendars and containers for the Banquet, empty toilet holders for the zoo and various greeting cards for our Meals on Wheels program in December. In January, Jessie Schmidt from the Better Business Bureau gave a fraud watch presentation. Coming up, we will have a representative from the Great Plains Zoo, an update of the SD Retirement System, the Muslim Community in Sioux Falls with Mohammed Qamar, and we will end the year with the installation of officers and a Memorial and Remembrance Service. A Spring Field trip is being planned. We are looking forward to the state convention in Deadwood!We continue to work with the Community Presence group. Some of the ongoing projects are – Treats for Vets, volunteering once a month at the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, and we will provide a meal for the Ronald McDonald House in March. Some AARP volunteer opportunities include legislative coffee events, Oscar Night at the Western Mall, a Sioux Falls Skyforce game, Fraud

Watch Presentation at Money Matters, Shred Fest at Money Matters, and Free Coffee Fridays at Kaladi’s and Dunn Brothers. We are so proud to be able to help nurture the minds and bodies of so many people.

SOUTHEAST/VERMILLION- by Sharon DonohoeWe met November 9 and enjoyed an interesting talk and pictures of antique barns and their history by Jim Stone, and followed with a business meeting and socializing. We held no meetings in December or January because many members are snowbirds or have other obligations during this season. In February we met again to hear local pharmacist Matt Lavin talk to us about vitamins, supplements and other over the counter drugs we might be using. He gave us good information about quality standards and answered many questions members had. He agreed to come back again next fall before the Medicare sign up time. Our next meeting is March 8 when a representative from Rosewood Garden and Nursery will talk about new plants and heirloom available this season.

WATERTOWN AREA- by Denise OttenbacherWARSP has been busy having fun and learning. In February Julie Cook, a HyVee pharmacist shared the history of pharmaceuticals and

encouraged members to ask questions about their prescription medication. She answered questions about generic medications and how to disposed of unused medicines. Other programs included a visit from Mayor Steve Thorson and two Boys and Girls Club representatives.

YANKTON- by Joyce MaggiedThe Yankton unit is currently on its winter break. We took a field trip to Yankton’s new Boys and Girls Club facility for a program, lunch and tour.We will kick off our spring season April 6th by “Experiencing the Missouri River” with Dugan Smith, US National Park Service Ranger for the Missouri National Recreational River. May 4th we will hear about “Arts in the Community” from Julie Amsberry, Executive Director of Yankton Area Arts. We will wind up our year on June 1st with a visit from Bill Zubke, our SDRSP president. We are looking forward to Bill’s program, “Laugh, Learn, Love, Leave a Legacy”. He is a well-known motivational speaker and fudge maker

extraordinaire.At the final meeting, we will announce and hopefully have as our guest, the 2017 recipient of our Yankton Area Retired School Personnel $1000 Scholarship which is awarded to a graduating high school senior who will be studying in the filed of education.We are sad to report that we have lost two loyal members this winter, Pat Schulze and Earl Reese, both well-known Yankton High School teachers.

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Unit Leadership

ABERDEEN – Ron Johnson1710 Royal RoadAberdeen, SD 57401605-225-7968ronjohnson15@abe.midco.net

BLACK HILLS - LaRee Mayes 3203 Meadowbrook Drive Rapid City, SD 57702 605 341 1568 Lmayes@rap.midco.net

BROOKINGS - Nancy Fixen20619 469th Ave.Brookings, SD 57006-1309605.693-4075nfixen@itct

MITCHELL - Emily Bickett707 E 15th AveMitchell, SD 57301605-996-6905ebickett@mit-tel.net

HURON – Keitha Neuharth21714 392nd AveAlpena, SD 57312605-350-3251kneuharth@santel.net

MILBANK AREA - Rhonda Preller 605 Fairview St. Milbank, SD 57252605-438-4388 rrprel@aol.com

MADISON AREA - Elaine Brown101 Spring Meadow Dr #4Dell Rapids, SD 57022605-351.5492elbro@goldenwest.net

OAHE - Fay Jackman1925 W Grand CrossingMobridge, SD 57601605-850-8421fay.jackman@gmail.com

NORTHERN HILLS - Co-PresidentsJulie Walkins 3120 Hillsview Road Spearfish, SD 57783

605-642-2454 walkinsfam@rushmore.com

Connie Hyde 2322 Windmill Drive Spearfish, SD 57783 605-722-3191 chyde39@gmail.com

PHILIP AREA – Marcia M. West Box 430, Philip, SD 57567 605.859.2213cmmmwest@gwtc.net

PIERRE AREA - Co-PresidentsLu Heibel 1120 E Park StPierre, SD 57501605-224-2834 vennieh@pie.midco.net

Margaret Ellefson 413 W Capitol AvePierre, SD 57501605-224-6020 margknute@pie.midco.net

REDFIELD – Co-PresidentsArlie Rodman926 E 2nd St

Redfield, SD 57469605-472-0553 Cell - 460-2437arlier@abe.midco.net

Gerri Schutte38474 Pheasant RdRedfield, SD 57469605-472-2142Cell – 460-215gerri_schutte2@hotmail.com

SIOUX FALLS - Cathy Anderson925 S 4th AveSioux Falls, SD 57104605-338-7053cander451@msn.com

SOUTHEAST (VERMILLION) - Co-PresidentsSharon Donahoe215 AndersonVermillion, SD 57069605-658-0319sdonahoe@midco.net

JoAnn Stockland113 North PineVermillion SD 57069605-202-0897jstockland@hotmail.com

WATERTOWN AREA - Carol Olson 706 3rd St.NW Clear Lake, SD 57226 605-874-4321 abcdgmntx@hotmail.com

WINNER AREA - Co-PresidentsJan Ringstmeyer 27968 318th Ave. Winner, SD 57580 rjringstmeyer@goldenswest.netCell 605-842-5537 Home 605-842-2092

Donna Brozik 32097 279th St Winner, SD 57580 605-840-4517 mdbrozik@gwtc.net

YANKTON - President – Joyce Maggied300 E 25th St. Unit 5Yankton, SD 57078605-665-7977maggied34@vyn.midco.net