Frederick, SD

Stepping up to take responsibility for projects is a huge step. Kudos to all those who spoke up about the projects at the launch of our strategic plan. Thanks to all those who said ‘Yes” to chairing or co-chairing projects for our town. After all, this is “our” town. No one is going to come in and do these things for us — it takes the desire for people in the community to get things done and the sweat equity to make things happen. Just look at all of the things that have happened in this last year just because someone said, “What if….” and then followed through on that dream. We have been blessed by having the Horizons project providing us with training and with funds to help us get started. Cheryl Jacobs has turned over the bulk of the projects to us. We may feel uncertain about what we are doing, but haven’t we all felt that way at some time? Joining together, we can get a lot done!

Want to post on the Frederick Horizons blog? Here’s how: Choose a time that fits your schedule from this list and call or email Shirley Anderson to confirm a time: shirley@coachmiami.com or 329-2622

Mondays and Fridays between 6pm and closing at 7pm. Wednesdays at 2pm to 3:30 pm. It only takes a few minutes. Many thanks to the Board and Librarian of the Emma Burnham Public Library for giving us the space. We’ll have 2 to 3 computers available, so we can schedule individuals or a group. This is a chance to take part in the Community action and Leadership development efforts of the Horizons program. You can let us know how your participation is helping to change the present and future of Frederick.

Our monthly meeting was held on Sunday Feb 17th, I was so impressed that we had over 20 people there and even saw a few new faces. We talked about how to keep the momentum going on the projects that were laid out in our strategic plan. One of the things we have to do is keep the community informed on all the progress that has been done and what we are currently working on. The Project committee Chair/Co-Chairs presented a short list of things that will be worked on by the next meeting.
These are the Project Chairs/Co-Chairs
Business Develement - Marilyn Podoll, Janet Burkhart, Scott Campbell & Shirley Anderson
Secret Garden - Dale Groop, Dan Nickelson, Jim & Kay Durmire
Simmons Park Development - (still need someone)
Inflatable Theater Board - Tonya Zinter & Donna Sumption
Welcome Wagon - Connie Groop
Marketing Committee - Tracy Olson, Tamie Nickelson
Housing - Janet Burkhart
Finn Fest - Stacey Sumption, Stephanie Sumption, Kay Dumire
Helping Hands - Pat Mikkonen & Donna Sumption

If you are interested in being on any of these projects please let us know, We will be contacting those that signed up to help on projects during our study circles.
We will also be forming a Frederick Forward Board of Directors to oversee these committees.

So Please mark your calendars for the next Horizon meeting March 17th, 2008 Watch the Frederick web site fredericksd.com
for any change in the meeting date and time.

Lyle Podoll, Fredericks longtime Postmaster will retire on Feb. 29th, 2008 There will be a Open House for him at the Frederick Lounge on the 29th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please come and wish him well as he begins his life of leisure. I know many of you have lots of stories you are dying to share with the rest of the community, so here is your chance!!!!

http://www.city-data.com/city/Frederick-South-Dakota.html

Click on this link or paste it into your browser for everything you would ever want to know about Frederick:  income, occupations by male/female, average income local vs. United States average from 2005 census, demographics of every kind and description in blazing color bar charts, graphs and tables.  None of it boring.  There’s also a link to a $1,000 photo contest where you can upload great photos of Frederick.  The site is provided by city-data.com and sponsored by paid ads, of course.  Check it out and post to this blog with your impressions.