Frederick, SD

We are looking for anyone interested in working with the inflatable movie theater.  When we rent out the system we need someone to deliver, set up/take down the system and supervise.  You must be a licensed driver, you will be unloading and loading equipment, and supervising the system while it is being used.  We will be having training sessions in the near future to ensure everyone is properly trained on the electronics and the setup of the screen.  You can contact Tonya Zinter @ 329-2631 or Donna Sumption @ 329-2462.  You will be paid for your time and expenses.  So if this is the job for you then call us.  This is a good opportunity for earning extra income and a great chance to  promote  our community and use your  leadership skills

Trying to plan for a community dinner is difficult when you don’t know how many will be coming! We planned for 3 big roasters of soup and it was well received at the event on Sunday. We had about 85 attend but were also able to share some of the goodness with those who were not able to join us for the dinner. Donna took some to the elevator; we scooped up several containers to share with others in town. Extra pie was sent to the Community Store to go with the Monday morning coffee. Thanks to all who helped make it possible.

It’s always amazing to see how good planning makes an event like this happen. Food was very tasty; the Northern Lights building was gaily decorated and the local Horizons speakers stepped up to explain different parts of the our strategic plan. Being part of the group that explained what our plans are helped making everything concrete. I helped explain that in our community study of poverty, the definition looks at a lack of resources. We’re concerned that our senior citizens need help with some of their daily living tasks and want to do a survey to find out how the community can help. We also want to prepare welcome baskets to extend hospitality to people new to our area. This will help them understand what businesses and services are available. Anyone wanting to help with these areas is asked to contact me at 329-2176 or Krysti Mikkonen at 329-2027.

Days like these when it’s so cold out, it’s hard to get much done other than huddle inside. Here is a liink to photos that were taken on our “Day of Champions” when we worked to clean up Frederick’s park. Go to this address to see photos:

http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n21/mikmanage/Park%20Project/?action=view¤t=8bcc2f60.pbr

Though the actions of the community, we’re giving people an inexpensive place to go for entertainment and relaxation, right here in Frederick. With all of the people helping, we reminded people what a great park we have and the ways in which it can be used. So on these cold days, we need to think of ways that we can make use of our park next summer and ways to make things even better.
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Getting together to plan the January event to unveil Frederick’s community plan was fun plus educational. As we threw out ideas about what we should do on Sunday, Jan. 27, we started planning who would get what. Some said that they’d pick this up or that up but pretty soon someone said, “Why aren’t we buying all of this at the Community Store?” Everyone shook their heads in agreement – it sometimes takes a whack alongside the head to realize that’s what we all have to do — think locally. We have lost a café and a gas station which leaves us in need. That’s part of the definition of poverty. For us to get our community to grow, we have to support what we have.
So in looking for places to go to get door prizes, we’re looking to provide opportunities for people to use products from Frederick. Changing that mindset has to be part of the strategy what we develop. Can you think of any ways to encourage businesses in Frederick?

Arrrggggg! Why does December get so hectic? I’d really planned to blog but life just got in the way.
We saw some awesome community activity with the local groups reaching out to those in need. The Angel Tree at the Community Store provided an opportunity to reach out to those who otherwise wouldn’t have much of a Christmas. The funds raised from the Cookie Walk helped those. Individuals and families who are struggling.
We’ve also had some real discussions about how we can help out those in need.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Westport put together 35 gift bags that were delivered to the elderly and needy in the community. Some of the recipients included people who had recently had surgery or were experiencing challenges in their lives. Some from the Horizons group helped provide names and suggestions of ways to reach out.