2013 Spearfish Youth & Family Community Resource Guide by Moxie Marketing of the Midwest

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119 E. Grant St. Suite #1 Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-1417 Cell: 605-641-2550 www.SpearfishCommunity Coalition.com

“Mobilizing the community to support positive, healthy and drug free youth.”

About This Publication

Through this publication, the Spearfish Community Coalition and Spearfish Parks and Recreation department hope to provide the community with a comprehensive tool for resources and activities available to youth and families in the Spearfish area. This guide is funded primarily through SAMHSA funds and by the Spearfish Community Coalition. SCC is a collaborative organization of community members that combine efforts to create a healthy community by reducing risk and increasing protective factors such as developmental assets. Products, such as the Youth and Family Resource and Activity Guide are a piece of the collaborative puzzle of efforts to improve the quality of life in Spearfish and by raising awareness of youth and families to the positive resources and activities offered in our beautiful community.

All listings have been provided by the individual organization and at the time of publication were verified as correct. We hope to continue in future publications of the Youth and Family Resource Guide to add additional valuable resources for the community. For more information about the Spearfish Community Coalition or this guide, please visit www.SpearfishCommunityCoalition.com or contact Janelle Rauterkus at spfccdirector@ gmail.com. This guide was developed under grant number 1H79SP015848-04 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of ONDCP, SAMHSA, or HHS.

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Index ...........................................................................4 About the Coalition................................................6 Assistance Resources............................................8 • Clothing & Supplies...................................8 • Disability Services.....................................8 • Emergency Shelter....................................9 • Employment.................................................9 • Housing..........................................................9 • Legal............................................................. 10 • Nutrition..................................................... 10 • Other/Information................................. 10 • Senior Services......................................... 11 • Social Services.......................................... 11 • Transportation......................................... 11 Childcare/Preschools......................................... 12 Civic/Volunteer Orgs.......................................... 13 Government/City Agencies............................. 15 • City................................................................ 15 • County.......................................................... 15 • Court Services.......................................... 15 Health & Wellness............................................... 16 • Free & Reduced Services..................... 16 • Medical Care................................................... 17 • Dentistry..................................................... 17 • Eye Care...................................................... 17 • Mental Health/Counseling.................. 18 • Substance Abuse Prevention............. 18 • Fitness ......................................................... 19 Religious/Fraternal Orgs.................................. 20 Schools/Education.............................................. 21 Volunteer Opportunities................................... 22 Youth Opportunities........................................... 23 • After School/Summer........................... 23 • Arts/Theater............................................. 24 • General........................................................ 24 • Mentoring................................................... 25 • Religious Youth Groups........................ 25 Youth Sports........................................................... 26 • Events.......................................................... 26 • Programs.................................................... 26 • Sports........................................................... 26 Asset Building for Youth................................... 29 Positive Community Norms............................ 32 Special Pull-Out Section Starts....................... 33 Spearfish Rec Map............................................... 34 Parks Facilities Chart......................................... 37 Community Annual Calendar.......................... 38 Web Resources..................................................... 40 Prevention Strategies......................................... 45 Facts About Teens & Alcohol.......................... 42 Facts About Teens & Smoking........................ 43 Facts About Teens & Marijuana..................... 44 What to Do About Bullying.............................. 46

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Index of Listings 211 Helpline Center..............................................10

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Adams Daycare.......................................................12 Ala-Non.......................................................................18 Alcoholics Anonymous........................................18 All About Kids..........................................................12 All Angeles Episcopal Church...........................20 American Red Cross Black Hills Chapter...........................................10 Anytime Fitness......................................................19 See ad on page 19 Artemis Boutique......................................................8

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Barbara Schulze Daycare....................................12 Behavior Management Systems Inc...............18 Bella Pregnancy Resource Center...................16 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Northern Hills.......................................25 Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity............9 Black Hills Christian Academy.........................12 Black Hills Gold Swim Team.............................26 Black Hills Nordic Ski Club................................26 Black Hills Special Services..................................8 Black Hills State University - Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center.............................19 Black Hills Ultimate Frisbee..............................26 Boy Scouts of America.........................................24 Butte/Lawrence County 4-H..................... 22, 25 Buzzy Bee Daycare................................................12

Calvary Temple Assembly of God............................................................. 20, 25 Canyon Hills Center.............................................18 Career Learning Center of the Black Hills...............................................22 Car Seat Program......................................................8 Caterpillar Clubhouse..........................................12 Catholic Social Services.......................................11 Children First Daycare & Preschool.............................................................12 Christian Science Society....................................20 Commodities – Community Action Program.10 Community Health Nurse, Spearfish WIC & Family Planning..............16 Connection Church........................................ 20, 25 Countryside Community Church............. 20, 25 Crayon Clubhouse..................................................12

Dana Dental Arts ...................................................17 See ad on page 18 Dance Expressions................................................24 Dykstra Pottery.......................................................24

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Early Childhood Connections...........................22 Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club......................................26

Energy Assistance Program.................................9 Evergreen Management Services, Inc..............9

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First Baptist Church, GARBC.............................20 Foster Grandparents of the Black Hills........13 Fourth Circuit Clerk of Courts..........................15 Fourth Circuit Court Services...........................15 Front Porch Coalition...........................................10

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Georgia’s Daycare..................................................12 Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons...........................25 Good Shepherd Clinic, Inc.......................... 16, 22 See ad on page 28 Grace Balloch Memorial Library............. 22, 23 Grace Fellowship....................................................20

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Hershey’s Track & Field Games.......................26 Hillsview Church of the Nazerene..................20 Hope Lutheran Church WI Synod...................20 See ad on page 20

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InfantSEE........................................................... 16, 17 Jehovah’s Witnesses.............................................20 Jenny’s Daycare......................................................12 Job Corps.......................................................................9

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Kids Club Kids................................................. 12, 23 Kids & Co. Dance.....................................................24 Kid Konnection.......................................................12 Kiwanis Club of Spearfish...................................13

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Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office......................................................................15 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office....................15 Lawrence County Teen Court...........................15 Legal Aid – Dakota Plains Legal Svcs.............10 Lutheran Social Services.....................................11

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Meals on Wheels.....................................................10 Mountain Valley Vision Center........................17 See ad on page 14 Mountain View Baptist Church........................20

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Neighbor Works Dakota Home Resources..................................9 New Covenant Presbyterian Church.............20

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Northern Black Hills Rotary .............................13 Northern Hills Alcohol and Drug Services.....................................................18 Northern Hills American Business Women’s Association .....................................13 Northern Hills Area CASA Program.................................................13, 15, 22 Northern Hills Clothe-a-Kid.................................8 Northern Hills Drug Court.................................15 Northern Hills Training Center...........................8 See ad on page 14 North Point Christian Church................... 20, 25

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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.................. 20, 25 Playful Learning Childcare & Education......12 See ad on page 14 Ponderosa Apartments, Inc..................................9 Ponderosa Apartments, Inc. dba Spearfish Nutrition Site.................................10 Prairie Hills Childcare Center...........................12 Prairie Hills Transit...............................................11

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Queen City Regional Medical Clinic................17 Realtors for Kids............................................. 13, 22 Regional Home Medical Equipment .............17 Regional Orthopedics..........................................17 Regional Rehabilitation ......................................17 Regional Sports Medicine...................................17 RSVP - Retired Senior Volunteer Program................................................................13

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Salvation Army...........................................................8 Seventh Day Adventist.........................................20 Snuggle Bugs Daycare..........................................12 Solid Rock Church..................................................20 South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)...........................16 South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation...............................................................9 South Dakota Department of Social Services – Local Office..................11 Spearfish AAU Youth Wrestling Club............26 Spearfish Ambulance...........................................15 Spearfish American Legion Baseball.............26 Spearfish Art Center & Matthews Opera House......................................................22, 23, 24 Spearfish Bicycle Co-Op......................................11 Spearfish City Campground...............................15 Spearfish City Police Department...................15 Spearfish Community Food Pantry................10 Spearfish Co-Op Preschool................................12 Spearfish Gymnastics Academy.......................27 Spearfish Junior League Basketball...............27 Spearfish Lions Club.............................................13 Spearfish Optimist Club......................................13 Spearfish Rams in the Black Hills Youth Football League....................................27

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center............. 15, 19 Summer Rec........................................................23 Spearfish Regional Hospital..............................17 Spearfish Regional Medical Clinic...................17 Spearfish Regional Medical Clinic Dermatology ......................................................17 Spearfish Regional Surgery Center................17 Spearfish Senior Citizen Center.......................11 Spearfish Tennis Association............................27 Spearfish Volunteer Fire Department...........15 Spearfish Youth Baseball/Softball Association, SYBSA..........................................27 Spearfish Youth Football Association...........27 Spearfish Youth Soccer Association...............27 Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.............22 Star Bright Childcare............................................12 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...................... 20, 25 St. Paul Lutheran Church MO Synod..............20 Sunny Patch Daycare............................................12 Supplemental Nutirition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps......................................10

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Tennis in the Parks................................................26 Terri’s Tots...............................................................12 The Summit..............................................................20 Tiny Wonders..........................................................12 Toni’s Daycare.........................................................12 True Life Church.....................................................20

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United Church of Christ.......................................20 United Methodist Church........................... 20, 25 United Way of the Black Hills...........................11

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VFW Queen City Post #5860.............................14 Victims of Violence Intervention Program, Inc. dba Artemis House.........9, 22

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Western Resources for dis-ABLED independence.........................8 Youth & Family Services.....................................25 Youth & Family Services Rural Head Start................................................12 YouthWise.................................................................19

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Zonta Club of Spearfish.......................................14

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www.BeFreeSD.com Need help? Call the QuitLine:1.866.SD

QUITS (1.866.737.8487)

A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND YOUR LOCAL TOBACCO PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP.

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Spearfish Community Coalition

About The Coalition The Spearfish Community Coalition is a volunteer driven non-profit organization whose mission is to mobilize the community to support positive, healthy and drug free youth. Having been in existence in some form since the early 1980’s, the Coalition has come a long way in prevention. Coalition efforts began and have been focused in the past on tobacco prevention efforts and the push to create smoke free restaurants and public spaces. Today, our work plan includes efforts to reduce our number one concern of underage alcohol use, as well as education and eradication of synthetic drugs, establishing safe disposal of prescription drugs and limiting the accessibility to our youth, and of course continued efforts to reduce tobacco use among youth and the harmful effects of second hand smoke.

In 2009, the Spearfish Community Coalition was formalized under a Drug Free Communities grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). For the fourth year, this grant has awarded $125,000 to SCC to work on building coalition capacity and reducing youth substance abuse on a community level. Thus far, the coalition continues to build a strong prevention group including many sectors of the community and grow in the prevention field. In 2011, the coalition sought and received their 501c3 nonprofit status and continues to work toward independent sustainability.

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The Coalition has partnered with the Spearfish School District for the past three years in tobacco prevention efforts through the South Dakota State Tobacco Control Program’s Community/School Partnership grant. This grant has awarded Spearfish $25,000 to address second hand smoke, youth tobacco prevention, cessation efforts, the TEAMMATES program, LifeSkills Curriculum, policy

development, tobacco free parks and tobacco free multi-unit housing in 2013.

The Coalition functions through the Strategic Prevention Framework, which includes assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation, evaluation and sustainability. SCC focus’ on seven strategies of prevention including information dissemination, enhancing skills, providing pro-social support, changing physical design, reducing access and enhancing barriers, changing consequences, and modifying or changing policy. Through these seven strategies, the Coalition can address individual change as well as community level change.

Current Coalition initiatives include creating tobacco free parks and play areas. With the partnership in the CDC’s Healthy Communities ACHIEVE grant, the Coalition is working to create policies for tobacco free parks, specifically those with children’s play areas. This will include signage designating Young Lungs at Play as well as community enforced public policy to ensure tobacco, namely smoking, is not occurring near play structures or in public parks. A second initiative, called Parents Who Host, Lose the Most, focuses on reducing the instances of parents or adults hosting parties where alcohol is present for minors. This effort is in conjunction with the proposed Social Host Law, that at the time of publication was set to be heard in the Legislature.

Finally, the Coalition is working on an initiative called Positive Community Norms. This effort focuses on changing community misperceptions that all kids drink, or smoke or are in trouble, to correct perceptions that most kids do not engage in risky behaviors. (Refer to page 32 for more information) There are many ways to get involved

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with the Spearfish Community Coalition. Committees that meet frequently include Policy, Capacity and Collaboration, Social Media and Asset Building. In addition, the Coalition provides safe, drug free activities for youth, community education presentations, community speakers, prescription drug takeback events, and Youth Leadership events. The general coalition meets every third Tuesday at 7 am at the Spearfish Rec Center and noon at various locations. The Coalition also holds a 9 member Board of Directors and is always looking for new members. The Youth Empowerment Team is a key aspect of the Spearfish Community Coalition which consists of youth in grades 6-12. Through the YET, the coalition can provide a voice to youth, teach leadership skills, educate, inspire and mentor Spearfish youth in a positive manner. The YET meets twice a month and organizes a variety of activities.

The ultimate goal is to provide a safe, healthy community for our children to grow, learn and lead in the future. These efforts cannot be done alone. It takes many people in the community working together to succeed. The coalition strives to include active representation from parents, media, businesses, law enforcement, schools, youth serving organizations, civic/volunteer organizations, health care professionals, state and local government agencies, religious organizations, those involved in reducing substance abuse and most importantly, youth. For more information about the Spearfish Community Coalition, please visit www.SpearfishCommunityCoalition.com or find us on Facebook. You may also contact Janelle Rauterkus, Coalition Coordinator, at 605-717-1417 or 605-641-2550 or via email at spfccdirector@gmail.com.

Youth Empowerment Team Thrives in Spearfish

The Youth Empowerment Team is a place for youth to gather, learn leadership skills, have a voice in the community and help create positive environmental change. Members of the YET, Spearfish youth in grades 6-12, take a key role in learning and teaching leadership skills and are positive role models to their peers. YET members believe that drugs and alcohol have no place in their lives and stand up against the pressures to drink, smoke, do drugs and engage in risky behaviors. They learn about the influence of Big Tobacco and traditions of underage drinking and work to shatter the perceived norm that â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyone does it.â&#x20AC;? Since its development in 2011, the YET has hosted a Youth Leadership Summit, attend the National Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, helped create positive media messages, and hosted various safe and drug free teen activities. The YET meets twice a month and enjoys food, fun, games, and conversations about how to ensure a great community in which to grow up and live. For more information about what the YET is doing or to join the next meeting, call or text 650-6412550 or email Vicki at: SpearfishYET@gmail.com.

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Assistance Resources

The following pages contain a wealth of information regarding resources available to youth and families in Spearfish and the Northern Hills. Every effort was made to include as many resources as possible and to ensure accuracy. Please notify the Spearfish Community Coalition regarding inaccurate or incomplete information, and it will be corrected in next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publication. Spearfish Community Coalition neither certifies nor endorses any of these resources. The information is simply provided for readers to evaluate and use.

Clothing & Supplies

Artemis Boutique 430 E. Colorado Blvd. Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-641-6918 Boutique Manager: Connie Kushman Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

Car Seat Program Primary Contact: Leah Rafferty Phone: 605-642-1300 Description: Spearfish Police Department administers program which provides free car seat to those receiving some type of assistance. Northern Hills Clothe-a-Kid Phone: 605-645-8496 541 N. 12th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contacts: Denise Gienger & Johnlyn Broeder Email: gienger@rushmore.com Mission: Provide clothing and other supplies to Northern Hills children in need for the beginning of school. Salvation Army 310 Ryan Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-0924 Description: Meets basic human needs such as, but not limited to, food, shelter, clothing, furniture and medical needs, to anyone in need.

Description: Provide supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities. Primary services include residential, employment, medical and service coordination. NHTC hosts a duathlon (run/bike/ run event) in May and an annual community chili feed held in October. See ad on page 14 Western Resources for dis-ABLED independence www.wrdi.org Phone: 605-718-1930 Fax: 605-718-1933 405 E. Omaha Street, Suite D Rapid City, SD 57701 Executive Director: Ann Van Loan Phone: 605-718-1930 Email: ann@wrdi.org Mission: Provides a comprehensive range of services which make it possible for people with disabilities to live as independently as they choose in our community. Description: We offer Advocacy, Information & Referral, Independent living skills, Peer Support and other Independent Living Services. We have an annual golf tournament and raffles. We sponsor the annual A.D.A. anniversary picnic annually in July.

Disability Services

Black Hills Special Services www.bhssc.org Phone: 605-347-4467 2885 Dickson Dr., PO Box 218 Sturgis, SD 57785 Description: Providing consultation in special education, curriculum, technology, administration and more.

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Northern Hills Training Center www.nhtc.org Phone: 605-642-2785 Fax: 605-642-5069 625 Harvard St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Public Relations: Chris Davis Email: davis@nhtc.org Director of Service Coordination: Laura Wendland Email: wendland@nhtc.org Mission: To enhance lives and achieve dreams.

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Emergency Shelter

Employment

Job Corps Phone: 605-341-3537 Description: The Job Corps was established to provide vocational, academic, and social skills training for disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 24. In addition to actual training, a stipend of $40-$100 per month is provided. A positive learning environment, medical care, social and recreational programs, and home-like residential dormitories are also provided. South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation www.sdjobs.org Phone: 605-642-6900 Fax: 605-642-6907 1300 North Ave. Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: Lisa Johnson, Manager Email: dir.spearfish@state.sd.us

Housing

Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity www.blackhillshabitat.org Phone: 605-348-9196 611 Herman St., Rapid City, SD 57701 Description: A Christian housing ministry financed through private donations and utilizing volunteer labor. Must have inade-

Energy Assistance Program www.state.sd.us/social/ENERGY/ energy.html Phone: 1-800-233-8503 Description: The Low Income Energy Assistant Program provides financial assistance to low-income South Dakota households to pay home heating bills. Apply online or call. Applications are also available at the Dept. of Social Services Office. Evergreen Management Services, Inc. Phone: 605-642-4744 Fax: 605-642-0620 430 Oriole Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Sherry Stodolski, CEO Email: sstodolski@4-evergreen.net Additional Contact: Tony Winton, COO Email: twindon@4-evergreen.net Mission: To provide nonprofit property managament services to operate rental housing and related facilities for the elderly and disabled. Description: Provide property management services including the services of maintenance, repairs, plumbing, carpet and vinyl flooring on a per service fee basis. Neighbor Works Dakota Home Resources www.neighborworksbhr.org Phone: 605-578-1401 Fax: 605-578-1405 795 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732 Email: stephany@nnsgh.org Description: Helping families buy, fix and keep their homes. Assist in providing safe, decent and affordable housing in revitalized neighborhoods to improve the area’s quality of life. Ponderosa Apartments, Inc. www.ponderosa-apartments.net Phone: 605-642-4744 Fax: 605-642-0620 430 Oriole Drive , Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Sherry Stodolski, CEO Phone: 605-642-4744 Email: sstodolski@4-evergreen.net Contact: Jan Persche, Apt. Manager Phone: 605-642-4744 Email: jpersche@4-evergreen.net Mission: To acquire, provide and operate rental housing and related facilities suited to the special needs and living requirements of elderly and disabled eligible occupants as determined by HUD/Rural Development regulations. Description: Rental Assistance and Section 8 available. Tree House Café located within Hickory House at 430 Oriole Dr. and provides meals to seniors/disabled for a suggested donation. Fee based meals available to the public.

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Assistance Resources

Victims of Violence Intervention Program, Inc. dba Artemis House www.artemishouse.org Phone: 605-642-7825 Fax: 605-642-3810 PO Box 486 Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: Teri Royer, Executive Director Email: director@artemishouse.org Mission: Our mission is, “Providing services to those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and offering education, advocacy and awareness to the community.” Our vision is, “Striving for Violence-free Communities”. Our purpose is, “Your Journey; Our Mission” Description: Provides shelter and assistance for women, men, and children who are escaping domestic violence and/or sexual assault, 24-hour crisis line. Volunteer advocates work one-on-one with clients providing moral support, assistance with finding affordable housing and suitable employment, public assistance, transportation and accompaniment when seeking medical attention, legal or court services, public education and community outreach.

quate housing, be ineligible for conventional financing, have enough income to afford the mortgage payment, be willing to provide “sweat equity,” and have enough money for the down payment, one year’s homeowner’s insurance, and utility hookups.

Assistance Resources

Legal

Legal Aid – Dakota Plains Legal Svcs. Phone: 605-342-7171 528 Kansas City St., Ste. 1 Rapid City, SD 57701 Outreach: Available at Hudson Hall at 222 W. Hudson, Spearfish, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., first Friday of each month. Description: Services provided include Consumer/Finance, Employment, Domestic Abuse, Stamps, Medicare, Housing Income Maintenance, TANF, Food Stamps, Social Security, SSI, Unemployment Compensation, and Individual Rights.

Nutrition

Commodities – Community Action Program Phone: 605-717-1921 236 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 2 Spearfish, SD 57783 Open: First two weeks of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday & Saturday Description: Commodities are distributed monthly and may include beans, canned meats and fish, cereals, cheese, dry milk, fruit juices, ham, vegetables, hamburger, instant potatoes, macaroni and cheese, nuts, turkey breasts.

Meals on Wheels 430 Oriole Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-1277 Description: A meal delivery program that provides a nourishing meal once a deal (around 11:30 a.m.) to eldery, disabled and homebound individuals. The prices of the daily meals vary from $2.75 to $5.25 dependent upon income.

Ponderosa Apartments, Inc. dba Spearfish Nutrition Site www.ponderosa-apartments.net Phone: 605-642-4744 Fax: 605-642-0620 430 Oriole Drive Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Rick Laudanskas, Nutrition Manager Phone: 605-642-1277 Additional Phone: 605-642-1288 Email: rlaudanskas@4-evergreen.net Additional Contact: Sherry Stodolski, CEO Email: sstodolski@4-evergreen.net Mission: Elderly & Disabled: To support and maintain the independence and dignity of senior and disabled persons by providing nutritionally-balanced meals in a friendly, welcoming environment. Description: Rental assistance & Section 8 available. Tree House Café located within Hickory House, and provides meals to seniors/disabled for a suggested donation and fee based meals provided to the public.

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Spearfish Community Food Pantry Phone: 605-642-0940 131 Yankee St. (In Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center) Spearfish, SD 57783 Open: 9 a.m. to Noon M, W, F Description: Collects and distributes food to the needy.

Supplemental Nutirition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps Department of Social Services Phone: 605-578-2402 20 Cliff, Deadwood, SD 57732 Dakota EBT Inquiries: 1-800-947-6600 Description: Helps low-income residents buy food to stay healthy while they work to regain financial independence. SNAP benefits supplement the recipient’s food budget. The amount of benefits a household receives vary by size, income & allowable expenses.

Other/Information

211 Helpline Center www.211sd.org PO Box 1215, Rapid City, SD 57709-1215 Phone: 211 or 605-339-4357 Email: director@helplinecenter.org Description: A simple 3-digit number people can call to get help or give help. A database of area services is also available via the internet at www.211sd.org. American Red Cross Black Hills Chapter www.blackhillsredcross.org 1221 N. Maple Ave., Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: 605-342-4010 Executive Director: Richard Smith Email: rsmitharc@rushmore.com Description: Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, respond to emergencies.

Front Porch Coalition www.frontporchcoalition.org 20758 Berry Lane, Sturgis, SD 57785 Primary Contact: Vicki Buehler, Northern Hills Area Coordinator Phone: 605-939-8054 Email: fpccoordinator@midconetwork.com Secondary Contact: Stephanie Schweitzer-Dixon Phone: 605-348-6692 Email: frontporch@midconetwork.com Mission: A united front for suicide prevention; providing a source of support for those who have had a loss to suicide.

71% (grades 6-12)

of Spearfish students feel it is harmful or very harmful to use alcohol. Pride Survey - October 2011

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United Way of the Black Hills www.unitedwayblackhills.org 621 6th St., Ste. 100 Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: 605-343-5872 Executive Director: Renee Parker Email: info@unitedwayblackhills.org Description: The United Way of the Black Hills combines talents and resources to create an efficient way to solve problems, help people and build our community. The organization raises money, then distributes it to many of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading nonprofit agencies that provide help to people in need in our community. Each agency we support is then able to spend more of its valuable time, energy and dollars doing what it does best ... helping people.

Senior Services Spearfish Senior Citizen Center Phone: 605-642-2827 1306 10th St., Spearfish, SD 57783

Social Services

Catholic Social Services www.catholicsocialservicesrapidcity.com Phone: 605-348-6086 918 5th St., Rapid City, SD 57701 Executive Director: James T. Kinyon Email: jkinyon@rapidnet.com Description: Strengthens families of all faiths throughout western South Dakota by providing professional social services including counseling, adoption, free crisis pregnancy counseling, youth prevention, and educational workshops.

South Dakota Department of Social Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local Office www.dss.sd.gov 20 Cliff St., PO Box 607 Deadwood, SD 57732-0607 Phone: 605-578-2402 Fax: 605-578-1280 Mission: To strengthen and support individuals and families by fostering independence and personal responsibility; protecting people; providing opportunities for individuals to achieve their full potential; and promoting healthy families and safe communities by ensuring quality, cost-effective and comprehensive services are provided in cooperation with our partners.

Lutheran Social Services www.lsssd.org Phone: 605-348-0477 Fax: 605-348-0479 2920 Sheridan Lake Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702 Primary Contact: Beth Massa, West River Development Director Email: beth.massa@lsssd.org Description: LSS touches the lives of South Dakotans more than 56,000 times each year with a variety of programs and services. LSS is one of the largest private non-profit social service agencies in the state. LSS serves people of all faiths, races, ages and economic statues with professional, confidental and affordable services.

Transportation

Prairie Hills Transit www.prairiehillstransit.org Phone: 605-642-6668 2015 Tumble Weed Tr. Spearfish, SD 57783 Email: katie@prairiehillstransit.com Description: Non-profit transportation provider serving six South Dakota counties. Dedicated to providing public transportation for everyone including those who may require specialized transportation.

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Assistance Resources

Spearfish Bicycle Cooperative Check us out on Facebook - Spearfish Bicycle Cooperative http://spearfishbikecoop.blogspot.com 727 Ames St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Email: spearfishbikecoop@gmail.com Contact: Jeremy Smith Mission: We are a volunteer run community workshop dedicated to bicycles and their related benefits. Description: The Spearfish Bicycle Cooperative is a community workspace where anyone can come in and learn how bicycles work, how to do your own tune-ups, build a bicycle, participate in community bicycle activities, and many other things. Our shop provides a central location for sharing equipment, tools, materials, and expertise, and facilitates affordable, practical, handson support for cyclists of all ages and skill levels.

Childcare/Preschools Adams Daycare Hazel & Daniel Adams 1729 N. 3rd St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-3208

All About Kids Marcia & Robert Richards 131 Grandview, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-7488

Barbara Schulze Daycare Barbara Schulze 1105 W. King St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-1109

Childcare/Preschools

Black Hills Christian Academy Jullie Totino 240 W. Hwy 14, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-722-1276 Fax: 605-722-1217

Buzzy Bee Daycare 596 Mountain View Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-722-7821 Caterpillar Clubhouse 7 Lourie Lane, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-8488

Children First Daycare & Preschool Melissa Raad 236 W. Jackson Blvd. Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-1191 Fax: 605-642-9314

Crayon Clubhouse Cheri Callison 712 S 32nd Street, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-722-5543 Georgia’s Daycare Georgia Roberts 318 Polley Dr., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-5553

Jenny’s Daycare Jenny & Reid Kochel 425 N. 14th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-5517

Kids Club Kids Billie Jo Bakeberg 525 E. Illinois St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-1220

Snuggle Bugs Daycare

Jamie Routh

3536 Westview Dr. , Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-3185 Spearfish Co-Op Preschool 845 North St. , Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-639-9327

Star Bright Childcare Chandra & Nathan Prilliwitz 828 E. Grant St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-639-9347 Sunny Patch Daycare Lucynda & Michael Sanders 939 S. 33rd St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-722-1995 Terri’s Tots Terri & Mark Weber 229 St. Joe St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-722-8162

Tiny Wonders Chelsea Lueders 3322 Ridge Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-645-2962

Toni’s Daycare Toni Olivier 1108 Crow Peak Lane, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-0655

Youth & Family Services Rural Head Start www.youthandfamilyservices.org 236 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 209 Spearfish, SD 57783 Contacts: Denise Bakke & Julie Erskin, Home Visitors Phone: 605-641-4456 & 605-645-1142 Fax: 605-722-1528 Email: dbakke@youthandfamilyservices.org jerskin@youthandfamilyservices.org Description: Head Start is a home based child development program designed to help children improve their social and academic performance. We offer preschool education, screening, health services and family counseling.

Kid Konnection 842 W. Jackson Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-5910

Playful Learning Childcare & Education Autumn Hart 726 E. Federal St, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-641-5679 See ad on page 14 Prairie Hills Childcare Center Sarah Lewis 2015 Tumble Weed Trail, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-1284

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Civic/Volunteer rganizations

Foster Grandparents of the Black Hills PO Box 218, Sturgis, SD 57785 Primary Contact: Darbi Hunt Phone: 605-347-4467 E-mail: dhunt@tie.net Description: Connects volunteers age 55 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs. Foster Grandparents serve children in a variety of different settings, such as, elementary schools, Head Starts, early Head Starts, after school programs, programs for children with developmental disabilities and other stations where communities identify a need. Children with receive the extra social, emotional, and academic support they need to achieve success. Kiwanis Club of Spearfish www.spearfishkiwanis.org PO Box 1384, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Wayne Klein Phone: 605-722-8661

Northern Black Hills Rotary 1200 University St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unit 9000 Spearfish, SD 57799 Primary Contact: Jane Klug Phone: 605-642-6080

Northern Hills American Business Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Contact: Debbie Ring Address: 3008 10th Ave., Spearfish, SD 57783 Email: deb.ring@welcov.com Phone: 605-642-7736 Description: The Chapter meets once a month. Guest speakers are successful executives in business, government, and education. Members attend Regional Meetings and National Conferences planned to instruct

Realtors for Kids www.realtorsforkids.org Phone: 605-722-0181 Fax: 866-883-5480 1230 North Ave., Ste. 1, Spearfish, SD 57783 Secretary: Brandy Purcell Email: nbhae@nbhrealtor.com President: Terri Keene Phone: 605-717-1544 Email: keeneteam@rushmore.com Mission: Dedicated to building better communities by helping our children. Description: Raffle - January; Auction - April; Golf Tournament - June; Christmas Wishes - December RSVP - Retired Senior Volunteer Program www.bhsu.edu/rsvp 1200 University Street Unit 9089 Spearfish, SD 57799 Primary Contact: Nancy Wietgrefe, Director Phone: 605-642-5198 Email: rsvp@bhsu.edu Coordinator: Chris McCurdy Email: christine.mccurdy@bhsu.edu Phone: 605-642-6540 Fax: 605-642-7668 Mission: The mission of RSVP is to engage persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers.

Spearfish Lions Club www.spearfishlions.com PO Box 503, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Parthasarathi Nag Phone: 605-642-6507 Mission: Serving our community with pride. We are a community service organization working to better the community of Spearfish. We are located on the northern edge of the Black Hills of South Dakota. Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, September through June. Spearfish Optimist Club www.optimists.spearfish.com PO Box 335, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Chanell Walby, Club President Phone: 605-642-2065; 641-4613 Email: spearfish.optimists@gmail.com Additional Contact: Carl Edwards, Optimists District Lt. Governor Phone: 605-645-1102 Email: edwards@rushmore.com Mission: To develop Optimism as a philosophy of life; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people.

Civic/Volunteer Organizations

Northern Hills Area CASA Program www.nhcasa.com Phone: (605) 722-4558 Fax: (605) 722-4559 1940 North Avenue, Ste. 6, Spearfish, SD 57783 Executive Director: Kate Kelley Email: casadir@rushmore.com Development Associate: Renae Servaty Email: casaadm@rushmore.com Mission: The Northern Hills Area CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program seeks to promote and protect the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings through the advocacy efforts of trained volunteers. Description: NHCASA holds two new volunteer trainings, in the spring and in the fall, each year. NHCASA events include the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, to be held July 13, 2013; and the Voices of Hope for Children benefit auction (August 16, 2013).

members in ways they can become better informed business women. Annual fund raiser proceeds go to sponsor scholarships for students attending BHSU University.

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Civic/Volunteer rganizations

VFW Queen City Post #5860 www.spearfish.com/vfwpost5860 PO Box 135, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Robert Turner Phone: 605-642-3266 Email: vfwpost5860@gmail.com

Civic/Volunteer Organizations

Zonta Club of Spearfish PO Box 684, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Amber Wilde, Club President Phone: 605-722-4884; 605-645-0543 Email: awilde@sdln.net Additional Contact: Angie Leonard, Past President Phone: 605-545-0581 Email: aleonard@regionalhealth.com Mission: To serve our community by advocating and supporting the needs of women and children. Description: The Zonta Club of Spearfish actively supports a number of area organizations, as well as delivering our own service programs into the community. Through our annual fundraiser, the Festival of Trees, we raise thousands of dollars that are given back to the community every year. Other community programs include: annual grant donations, Young Women’s Leadership Forum, Children’s Clothing Project, Amelia Earhart Competition, Young Women’s Public Affairs Scholarship, Jane M. Klausman Scholarship and the Zonta Park Project.

City of Spearfish

Spearfish Ambulance www.spearfishambulance.com 715 E. Colorado Blvd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-8810 Fax: 605-717-0193 Executive Director: Brian Hambek Email: director@spearfishambulance.com Education Coordinator: Andrew Binder Email: training@spearfishambulance.com

Spearfish City Campground Office Open May - Oct. 1 Campground open full service: May – Oct. 1 No services but open for camping: October - May spearfishcitycampground@midconetwork.com Phone: 605-642-1340 (seasonal) Spearfish City Police Department www.cityofspearfish.com/police 625 5th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Non-Emergency Phone: 605-642-1305 Chief: Pat Rotert

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center See listing under Health/Wellness - Fitness on page 19. Spearfish Volunteer Fire Department www.cityofspearfish.com/fire 622 Canyon St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-1313 Fax: 605-642-1329

85 % of Spearfish 6-12 grade students feel their parents would

disapprove

of them using alcohol. PRIDE Survey – October 2011

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office www.lawrence.sd.us/sheriff.htm 80 Sherman St., Ste. 1, Deadwood, SD 57732 Phone: 605-578-2230 Sheriff: Richard Mowell

Court Services

Fourth Circuit Clerk of Courts 78 Sherman St., PO Box 626, Deadwood, SD 57732-0626 Phone: 605-578-2040 Fax: 605-578-1571

Government/City Agencies

www.cityofspearfish.com 625 5th Street, Spearfish SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-1325 Joe Neeb, City Administrator joe.neeb@cityofspearfish.com Jerry Krambeck, Mayor major@cityofspearfish.com Cheryl Johnson, Public Works Administrator Phone: 605-642-1333 cheryl.johnson@cityofspearfish.com Water/Garbage/Cemetery/Admin Secretary Phone: 605-642-1325

County (Lawrence)

Fourth Circuit Court Services 78 Sherman Street, PO Box 494, Deadwood, SD 57732-0494 Phone: 605-578-2043 Chief Court Services Officer: Derrick Nedved

Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office 90 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732 Phone: 605-578-3000

Lawrence County Teen Court www.lawrencecountyteencourt.org 68 Sherman St., Ste. 213, PO Box 227, Deadwood, SD 57732 Phone: 605-722-8889 Fax: 605-722-8888 Contact: Marlene Todd, Director Phone: 605-722-8889; 605-920-2065 Email: marlene@lmcteencourt.com Mission: To provide youth the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions through cooperation with their peers and their community. Description: Teen Court is a juvenile diversion program for first time offenders of misdemeanor crimes. Teen Court is an option for a young offender to be held accountable for their actions but to keep their record clean. The youth is sentenced by a jury of their peers. All key players in the jury trial setting are teen volunteers that train with licensed attorneys. Court is held year around on the first and third Monday nights of the month in the Lawrence County courthouse. Northern Hills Area CASA Program See listing under Civic/Volunteer Organizations on page 13.

Northern Hills Drug Court PO Box 939, 1425 Sherman St., Sturgis, SD 57785 Phone: 605-347-7648 Fax: 605-347-0193

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Health & Wellness

Free & Reduced Services

Bella Pregnancy Resource Center www.bellapregnancy.com Phone: 605-642-4140 Fax: 605-642-1959 119 E. Grant St., Ste. 2 PO Box 755, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Roxie Johnson, Executive Director Phone: 605-642-4140 Email: roxie.johnson@bellapartners.org Additional Contact: Jodie Baxendale, Center Director/Nurse Phone: 605-642-4140 Email: jodie.baxendale@bellapartners.org Mission: Bella is a non-profit, community service organization primarily serving women, men and families in unplanned pregnancy situations. Description: Bella is an early pregnancy medical center offering free pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation. Bella also offers offers confidential peer-counseling, information on options, Earn While You Learn pregnancy and parenting education program, practical help (such as diapers, maternity and baby clothing, nursery furnishings), referrals for community resources, and post-abortion help and support.

Community Health Nurse, Spearfish WIC & Family Planning Phone: 605-642-6915 930 N. 10th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Description: The Spearfish Community Health Nurse offers screenings, well-child checks, vaccinations, and other basic general health services including Women, Infant & Children (WIC) and South Dakota Family Planning. WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant women

91%

(grades 6-12)

of Spearfish students feel it is harmful or very harmful to use tobacco. Pride Survey – October 2011

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and children birth through age 5. The family planning program provides education, counseling, nursing, medical, and birth control services. Services are confidential, affordable, caring, professional, and available.

Good Shepherd Clinic, Inc Check us out on Facebook – Good Shepherd Clinic, Spearfish 1020 State Street, Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: Kay Cox, Board President Clinic Phone: 605-717-2080 Secondary Phone: 605-642-6900 Email: Kay.Cox@state.sd.us Mission: Providing quality medical care to people without health insurance and taking the light of Christ into the community. Description: GSC provides quality medical care to Northern Hills residents (ages 19-64) without health insurance who meet qualifying income eligibility. Persons qualifying for Medicare or Medicaid, Veteran’s Assistance, or Indian Health Services, or those who have personal health insurance are NOT eligible for GSC health care services. The GSC is open Mondays weekly, beginning at 6 p.m., except for Monday holidays, the month of August and the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The free walk-in clinic (no appointments) provides quality health care services for up to 25 eligible patients per week. Patients receive a free limited medical exam while treating common illnesses and significant chronic illnesses, which typically require medications. About 140 volunteers, including 18 health care providers, are all trained and honor the confidentiality of the GSC patients. The GSC sponsors the annual Holiday Jam as its primary fund raising event. See ad on page 28 InfantSEE www.infantsee.org Phone: 1-888-396-3937 Description: Local optometrists will provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their first year of life, offering early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost regardless of income. Participating: Dr. Kathryn O. Haivala, Dr. Tammy K. Hersch, Dr. Scott R. Kennedy, Dr. Jessica R. Czerny and Dr. Brain K. Gill. South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Phone: 1-800-305-3064 Email: medelig@state.sd.us Description: Provides health insurance at little or no cost for South Dakota children who meet certain eligibility requirements.

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Medical Care: Regional Health Queen City Regional Medical Clinic www.regionalhealth.com 1420 N. 10th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-8595 Fax: 605-642-8618 Clinic Administrator: Lana Grout Specialty Services: Family Medicine & General Surgery Other Services: Bone density screening, concussion management, laboratory, mammography and x-ray.

Regional Home Medical Equipment www.regionalhealth.com 911 E. Colorado Blvd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-644-4070

Regional Rehabilitation www.regionalhealth.com 2449 E. Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-644-4370 Fax: 605-644-4371 1440 N. Main St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-644-4050 Fax: 605-644-4224

Regional Sports Medicine www.regionalhealth.com 2449 E. Colorado Blvd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-644-4370 Fax: 605-644-4371 Spearfish Regional Hospital www.regionalhealth.com Phone: 605-644-4000 Fax: 605-644-4011 1440 North Main St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Larry Veitz, CEO Phone: 605-644-4091 Email: lveitz@regionalhealth.com Mission: Regional Health’s mission is to provide and support health care excellence in partnership with the communities we serve. Description: General inpatient acute care, diagnostic outpatient and emergency care. Spearfish Regional Medical Clinic www.regionalhealth.com 1445 North Ave., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-644-4170 Fax: 605-644-4198 Clinic Administrator: Angie Leonard Specialty Services: Audiology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics & Radiology Other Services: Concussion management, hearing aids, laboratory, ultrasound and x-ray.

Spearfish Regional Surgery Center 1316 N. 10th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-3113 Fax: 605-642-3117

Dentistry

Dana Dental Arts www.danadentalarts.com Phone: 605-642-7727 Alternative Phone: 888-826-7470 Fax: 605-642-4344 1306 Main St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Services: digital x-rays, laser cavity detector, hard & soft tissue laser, drilless dentistry, minimal sedation for anxiety, fillings, extractions, dentures, gum disease treatment, root canals, cosmetic dentistry veneers, custom whitening kits, tooth colored fillings & crowns, implants and braces. See ad on page 18

Eye Care

InfantSEE www.infantsee.org Phone: 1-888-396-3937 Description: Local optometrists will provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their first year of life, offering early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost regardless of income. Participating: Dr. Kathryn O. Haivala, Dr. Tammy K. Hersch, Dr. Scott R. Kennedy, Dr. Jessica R. Czerny and Dr. Brain K. Gill. Mountain Valley Vision Center www.mountainvalleyvision.com Phone: 605-642-2645 1236 North Ave., Spearfish, SD 57783 Services: comprehensive eye exams, contact lenses, orthokeratology, management of eye diseases, pediatric optometry, vision therapy, eye evaluations to determine any eye problems co-existing with behavioral problems (ADHD, etc), Lasik Co-management See ad on page 14

“Perception is everything. And therefore, so too is misperception. “ – Jeff Linkenbach

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Health & Wellness

Regional Orthopedics www.regionalhealth.com 2479 E. Colorado Blvd., Spearfish SD 57783 Phone: 605-644-4460 Fax: 605-644-4461

Spearfish Regional Medical Clinic Dermatology 1445 North Ave, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 644-4170 Fax: 605-644-4198

Health & Wellness

Mental Health/ Counseling

Behavior Management Systems Inc. www.behaviormanagement.org Phone: 605-642-2777 Fax: 605-642-9356 623 Dahl Road, Spearfish, SD 57783 Physical Address: 350 Elk Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 Primary Contact: Debbie Siemonsma, Marketing Manager Phone: 605-343-4716 x 236 Email: dsiemonsma@behaviormanagement.org info@behaviormanagement.org Additional Contact: Doris Ziegler, Support Staff Phone: 605-642-2777 Email: dziegler@behaviormanagement.org Mission: BMS helps people cope with the stresses of life and exists to provide quality consumer-satisfying services. Description: Mental Health Services for children to adults. We help with depression, anger management, ADHD, Autism, Behavior issues, divorce, loss, suicide, marriage counseling and more. Individual, family and group therapies are offered. Northern Hills Alcohol and Drug Services 3025 1st Ave., Suite 3, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Mary Wood-Fossen, Director Phone: 605-642-7093 Description: Provides prevention and treatment services to individuals experiencing problems with substance abuse.

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Substance Abuse Prevention Services

Ala-Non www.al-anon.org 7:30 p.m. Mondays – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church North Door 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays –United Methodist Church, North Door Noon Wednesdays – Hudson Hall, Room B 11 a.m. Saturdays – United Methodist Church, North Door Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org Northern Hills Recovery Group – Methodist Church 8 p.m. Tuesdays (Closed) Spearfish AA Group – All Angels Episcopal Church Parish Hall 8 pm. Mondays & Wednesdays (Closed) Spearfish Noon AA – Newman Center, 115 W. Lincoln St., Noon Tuesdays Canyon Hills Center www.lssd.org Phone: 605-559-3500 Fax: 605-642-3700 2519 Windmill Dr., Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Damon Heitz, Program Director Description: Canyon Hills Center is a psychiatric residential treatment facility licensed to serve boys and girls ages 10-17 who have emotional, behavioral and educational challenges. The facility offers a specialized education program, extensive outdoor recreation opportunities for community involvement, and evidence based programming, including cognitive behavior therapy groups.

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Phone: 605-642-6196 Email: joshua.roadifer@bhsu.edu Mission: Black Hills State University will be recognized as an innovative, high-quality university in the Black Hills region, the state, the nation and the world. Description: The Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center offers a variety of activities year round ranging from BHSU athletic events to swimming lessons to individual fitness assessments to hosting private events.

Fitness

Anytime Fitness www.anytimefitness.com Phone: 605-559-1234 2735 1st Ave, Suite #113, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Kendrea Hall Email: kendrea.hall@anytimefitness.com See ad on page 19 Black Hills State University Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center www.bhsu.edu Phone: 605-642-6096 1200 University St., Box 4909, Spearfish, SD 57799-4909 Primary Contact: Joshua Roadifer

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Health & Wellness

YouthWise www.youthwise.com Lawrence County Evening Reporting Center PO Box 73 Spearfish SD 57783 Phone: 605-641-3621 Spearfish High School Modular Building #2 Primary Contact: Dominique Tigert, Execu足tive Director dtigert@spearfish.k12.sd.us Mission: To create a community based youth alternatives to detention program through the Lawrence County Evening Reporting Center located at the Spearfish High School. This school based system provides Youth, Parents, School Administration, Law Enforcement, Youth Probation/ Parole, and Teen Court the opportunity for their youth clients to engage in community service, academic tutoring, alcohol and drug education, support groups, and mentoring with Black Hills State University Students. Alcohol and drug level 1 early intervention substance abuse treatment options and intensive supervision provided during our after school program, Monday through Friday from 3:15-6:00 PM.

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center www.spearfishreccenter.com Phone: 605-722-1430 122 Recreation Ln., Spearfish, SD 57783 Mission: To encourage personal growth, physical fitness and social development through a safe and friendly environment. Description: The SRAC is a 71,000 sq. ft. facility offering a variety of activities for the community and for its members. Memberships include access to the gymnasium, walking track, tennis, soccer, volleyball, fitness area, cardio/dance room, training room, Lookout room, game room, community lounge, two batting cages, and snack shack. The facility also offers fitness classes, hourly child care and a seasonal outdoor water park.

Local Churches

All Angeles Episcopal Church Rev. Bunker Hill 1044 N. 5th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-4349

Calvary Temple Assembly of God 240 Hwy 14 West, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-3844 Christian Science Society PO Box 67, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-1869

Connection Church Pastor Doug Hixson 738 5th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-641-8757

Countryside Community Church Pastor Mark Fuhr 625 Woodland Dr., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-0585 First Baptist Church, GARBC Pastor Ron Fanning 1120 5th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-2931

Grace Fellowship Pastor Steve Miller 524 W. Jackson Blvd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-717-1155 Hillsview Church of the Nazerene Paster Kelley Love Lace 1200 N. 10th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-3436 Hope Lutheran Church WI Synod Pastor Mark Schutz 913 S. 34th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-722-3857 See ad on page 20

Religious/Fraternal Organizations

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1900 Windmill Dr., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-8103 Mountain View Baptist Church 720 N 12th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-4036

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New Covenant Presbyterian Church 1140 Ames Ave., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-1122

North Point Christian Church Matt Branum & Ryan Charest Spearfish HS Auditorium Phone: 605-717-6770

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Pastor Stephan Sandness 1020 State Street, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-3715

The Summit (Formerly Praise Fellowship Church) Pastor Dennis Allender 535 7th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-7222 Seventh Day Adventist Pastor Darren Purdy 115 7th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-0874

Solid Rock Church Pastor Jim Roberts 3025 S. 10th Ave., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-0955 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Father Tim Hoag 844 5th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-2306

St. Paul Lutheran Church MO Synod Pastor Gene Bauman 846 7th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-2929 True Life Church Held at BHSU Young Center Phone: 605-641-5505

United Church of Christ Rev. Peg Grzelkowski 920 Main St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-8253

United Methodist Church Pastor Scott McKirdy 845 N 5th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-3457 www.spearfishumc.org

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Spearfish Schools Spearfish School District 40-2

Schools/Education

www.spearfish.k12.sd.us

Mr. Dave Peters, Superintendent Phone: 605-717-1200 525 E. Illinois St. , Spearfish, SD 57783

Spearfish High School www.spearfish.k12.sd.us/shs

Spearfish West Elementary School www.spearfish.k12.sd.us/west

Grades Pre-K-2 Mr. Paul Soriano, Principal Phone: 605-717-1205 920 King St., Spearfish, SD 57783

Grades 9-12 Mr. Steve Morford, Principal Mr. Jim Seyer, Assistant Principal Mrs. Karen Hahn, Activities Director Phone: 605-717-1212 1725 N. Main St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Black Hills Christian Academy

www.blackhillschristianacademy.com

Grades Nursery - Grade 8 Phone: 605-722-1276 240 W. Hwy 14, Spearfish, SD 57783

Spearfish Classical Christian School www.bhcca.org

Spearfish Creekside Elementary School www.spearfish.k12.sd.us/east

Grades 3-5 Mr. Dan Olson, Principal Phone: 605-717-1210 2325 North Ave. , Spearfish, SD 57783

Grades PreK-12 Phone: 605-717-4019 611 Dahl Rd., PO Box 723 Spearfish, SD 57783

Black Hills State University Bachelors, Associates, Pre-Professional & Masters Programs Office of Admissions Phone: 605-642-6343 1200 University St. Unit 9502 Spearfish, SD 57799 South Dakota Parent Information and Resource Center www.sdpirc.org

Spearfish Middle School www.spearfish.k12.sd.us/sms

Grades 6-8 Mr. Tom Riedel, Principal Mr. Chad Johnson, Dean of Students Mr. Tim Bishop, Activities Director Phone: 605-717-1215 1600 N. Canyon, Spearfish, SD 57783

Phone: 605-347-6260 2885 Dickson Dr PO Box 218, Sturgis, SD 57785 Primary Contact: Lori Laughlin, Project Director Email: llaughlin@bhssc.tie.net Mission: Provide print and web resources to families with focus on assisting children in school. Description: Provide print and training resources to parents and schools to assist in the improvement of student achievement.

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Educational

Volunteer Opportunities

Schools/Education

Career Learning Center of the Black Hills www.clcbh.org 730 E. Watertown, Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: 605-394-5120 Email: smoree@clc.tie.net Mission: Empowering individuals to become self-sufficient through education, training and employment. Description: The Career Learning Center of the Black Hills offers continuing education opportunities for all ages, needs and interests. Offerings include GED preparation and testing, English as a second language, Nationally Recognized Certifications, National Career Readiness Certificate, Microsoft Office Specialist, QuickBooks Certification, Medical Coding & Billing National Certification, and Community Education of the Black Hills – Live & Learn!

Early Childhood Connections www.earlychildhoodconnections.com 236 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 208, Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: Jennifer Nelson, Outreach Coordinator Phone: 605-722-1527 Email: jennelson@rushmore.com Additional Contact: Autumn Gregory, Director Phone: 605-342-6464; 1-888-999-7759 Email: agregory@rushmore.com Mission: To enrich the lives of children by working with the adults who affect their lives – parents, caregivers and educators. Description: Parenting classes, children provider training, Red Cross Babysitters Course; Love and Logic parenting classes; Bright Start Parenting; Project 8 – car seat inspections; Childcare referral services. Grace Balloch Memorial Library See listing under Youth Opportunities – After School/Summer Activities on page 23.

88% (grades 6-12)

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Volunteer Opportunities

Realtors for Kids See listing under Civic/Volunteer Organization on page 13.

Spearfish Art Center www.spearfishartscenter.org Phone: 605-642-7973 612 Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Sian Young, Events Coordinator Email: admin@spearfishartscenter.org Mission: The mission of the Spearfish Arts Center is to cultivate the arts - both visual and performing - through quality programming and education. Description: The Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities oversees the Matthews Opera House productions featuring theatre, music, and children’s productions. The organization also oversees The Gallery featuring visual artists sales and receptions and the Festival in the Park held in the Spearfish City Park every third weekend in July. Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary www.spiritofthehillssanctuary.org Phone: 605-642-2907 500 N. Tinton Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Program Coordinator: Don Balyeat Email: contactus@spiritofthehillssanctuary. org Description: A safe haven and permanent home for unwanted and abused exotic and domestic animals. Victims of Violence Intervention Program, Inc. dba Artemis House See listing under Assistance Resources – Emergency Shelter on page 9.

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After School/ Summer Activities

Kids Club Kids www.kidsclubkids.org Phone: 605-717-1220 Fax: 605-717-1231 525 E. Illinois St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Offered at Creekside and West Elementary Schools Director: Billie Jo Bakeberg Additional Phone: 605-641-1222 Email: bbakeber@spearfish.k12.sd.us Mission: Kids Club Kids is a non-profit, state licensed OST (out of school time) program committed to providing a quality before

Spearfish Arts Center & Matthews Opera House See listing under Youth Opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After school/summer activities on page 22.

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center Summer Rec www.spearfishparksandrec.com Phone: 605-722-1430 122 Recreation Lane Spearfish, SD 57783 Description: The Spearfish Summer Recreation Program offers something for youth ages 4-12. Join us for fun, adventure and out of town exploring. Activities include games, hiking, biking, arts and crafts, sports, bowling, swimming and outdoor education. Registrations will be available in March through the Spearfish Rec Center. Summer Rec runs for 8 weeks through June and July. Early registration until May 15.

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Youth Opportunities

Grace Balloch Memorial Library www.cityofspearfish.com/library Phone: 605-642-1330 Fax: 605-642-1329 625 N. Fifth St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: Amber Wilde, Library Director Email: awilde@sdln.net Mission: The library will provide all community residents with opportunities for education and growth by providing a variety of services, including but not limited to access to printed and electronic materials. Description: The library offers story time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers September-April and a summer reading program for all ages in June and July. Additional programs are held throughout the year.

and after school program for children in grades k-6 by offering age appropriate activities designed to increase self esteem, individual interests and community involvement. Description: KCK is open from 6:45 to 8 a.m. before school and until 6 p.m. after school. KCK offers extended day activities when school is not in session and for 10 weeks in summer. Enrollment is ongoing and dependent on availability. Hourly fee is charged during the school year.

Arts/Theater

Youth Opportunities

Black Hills Dance Centre www.blackhillsdancecentre.com 628 1/2 N. Main St., Spearfish, SD 57783 Contacts: Andrea Parker & Andrea Chase Phone: 605-642-8866 Email: andrea@blackhillsdancecentre.com Description: Offers dance education for ages 3 to adult including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, modern dance, musical theatre and pilates. Dance Expressions www.spearfishdanceexpressions.com Primary Contacts: Phil & Chris Summers Additonal Contact: Kiirsttnae Herman Phone: 605-559-0410 Email: spdanceexpressions@ rushmore.com Description: The newest addition to the Spearfish Gymnastics Academy family, Dance Expressions provides a positive atmosphere for children and adults, offering training for beginners through competitive students.

Dykstra Pottery Contact: Clay Dykstra 638 Main St., Ste. 1, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-645-8707 Mission: To make quality functional pottery for home and teach the craft of pottery to the community. Description: Classes run year around for children and adults during the week as attendance allows. Call for current times and dates.

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Kids & Co. Dance Primary Conact: Macy Jo Reed Phone: 605-280-5544 Description: Offers a variety of dance styles including tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and musical theater.

Spearfish Arts Center & Matthews Opera House See listing under Youth Opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After School/Summer Activities on page 22.

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Black Hills Area Council, Boy Scouts of America www.blackhillsareacouncil.com Phone: 605-342-2824 Fax: 605-342-2826 144 North Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 Primary Contact: Mike McGinnis, Scout Executive/CEO Email: Mike.Mcginnis@scouting.org Additional Contact: Frank Moser, District Director Email: Frank.Moser@scouting.org Mission: The mission of Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Description: The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and to develop personal fitness. This is a year-round program with no registration deadlines.

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Butte/Lawrence County 4-H Phone: 605-892-3371 849 5th Ave., Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Email: butte.county@sdstate.edu Mission: 4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Description: Join a 4-H Club anytime between Oct. 1 and May 31. Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons www.gsdakotahorizons.org Phone: 800-658-3391; 605-343-6355 Fax: 605-343-9508 140 North Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 Contact: Kathleen Kluver, Membership Specialist Email: kkluver@gsdakotahorizons.org Additional Contact: Marsha Frericks, District Director Email: mfrericks@gsdakotahorzons.org Mission: Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest organization for girls in the world. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Description: Girls develop their leadership potential through activities that enable them to discover their values, skills and the world around them; connect with others in a multicultural environment; and take action to make a difference in the world.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Northern Hills www.bigmentors.com Phone: 605-863-1760 Fax: 605-343-5679 PO Box 842, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: JoAnna Prewitt, Match Support Specialist

Religious Youth Groups Calvary Temple Assembly of God The Basin Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Open to Grades 7-12 www.ctagspearfish.com Connection Church Youth Connection Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. Grades 6-12

Countryside Community Church Accelerate Middle School Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. High School Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Held at Countryside Church

North Point Christian Church Collision Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. At the Ministry Center on Old Belle Road

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church High School – Wednesdays @ 7 pm at the Living Room Middle School – The ROCK Sundays 9:45-10:40 a.m. In the Ping Pong Room at OSLC www.oslcspearfish.com St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Life Teen Sundays 5:30 p.m. – Teen Mass Sundays 6:30 p.m. – Life Teen Meets at St. Joseph’s Church

United Methodist Church Middle School: 4:00-5:30 p.m. High School: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Supper for both groups: 5:30-6:00 p.m.

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Youth & Family Services www.youthandfamilyservices.org Phone: 605-342-4195 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., PO Box 2813 Rapid City, SD 57709-2813 Primary Contact: Susan Fedell Mission: Supporting children and their families in being capable, caring and contributing community members. Description: Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit organization that since its inception in 1965 has grown to become one of the largest, most comprehensive youth development programs in western South Dakota. What began as Girls Club of Rapid City now includes seven cohesive programs that offer education, meals and snacks, health advocacy and support, counseling services, fatherhood and parent enrichment education and prevention programs.

Email: nhbbbs@bigmentors.com Description: Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Black Hills is dedicated to providing one-on-one relationships between trained adult volunteers and children. Since 1961, the organization has been committed to giving these children opportunities to recognize the resources and options that are available to them.

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of Spearfish students feel their parents would disapprove of them using tobacco. Pride Survey - October 2011

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Events

Hershey’s Track & Field Games www.hersheytrackandfield.com Contact: Chris Harwood, Community Activities Coordinator Phone: 605-722-1430 Email: christy.harwood@cityofspearfish. com Description: The games were created to promote physical fitness, participation, friendship and sportsmanship through basic track and field events such as running, jumping and throwing. The games has been a national event for over 30 years and is the largest youth sports program of its kind in North America. Registrations for youth ages 9-14 will be available in April through the SRAC with the Games held in May. Tennis in the Parks by the Spearfish Tennis Association PO Box 1236, Spearfish, SD 57783 Primary Contact: Doug Dexheimer Phone: 605-584-2292 Email: spearfishtennis@gmail.com Description: Tennis in the Parks provides group tennis lessons for ages 3 and up during June and July. Private tennis lessons are also available. Registrations are available in March through the SRAC. Fees Apply.

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Black Hills Ultimate Frisbee www.facebook.com/#!/BlackHillsUltimateFrisbee Contact: Dennis & Renae Servaty Phone: 605-722-3301 Email: dservaty@hotmail.com

Black Hills Nordic Ski Club www.facebook/BHNSC Contact: Wyatt Hansen Phone: 605-431-7558 Email: spfhans@gmail.com Mission: The BHNSC provides and promotes Nordic sports (cross country skiing and snowshoeing) opportunities for residents and visitors in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Description: The club was chartered to; 1) maintain and groom designated cross country ski trails, primarily the Big Hill Trail system 8 miles Southwest of Spearfish; 2) provide youth and adult ski instruction; 3) provide competitive and non-competitive events. The club is active during the winter months October-April. The latest cross country ski conditions and club events can be found on our Facebook page.

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Black Hills Gold Swim Team www.teamunify.com/sdbhgs PO Box 703, Spearfish, SD 57783 Practices are held at the BHSU Donald E. Young Center Contact: Brenda Hendricks, Coach Phone: 605-645-5101; 605-723-3900 Email: ronbrenda@q.com Mission: Swimmers ages 6-18 are welcome to join the swim team. Swimming is about much more than just competing. It is a lifelong sport (participates in masters swimming programs are still training and racing well into their 80’s), a vital skill for so many recreational sports and its great exercise. Even if competing is not a goal of the swimmers, swimming is an excellent cross training sport. It is perhaps the most injury-free off all children’s sports. Description: The Black Hills Gold Swim Team has two seasons each year. The winter or “short course” season runs late September to early March and the summer or “long course” season runs early May to early August. Swimmers can join any time. Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club www.golfelkhorn.com 6845 St. Onge Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: JR Hamblet Phone: 605-722-4653 Fax: 605-722-4656 Email: jr@golfelkhorn.com Mission: To provide quality golf instruction and introduction to the game of golf in a fun and encouraging environment. Description: The golf club offers a comprehensive program for youth. Golf begins in mid June of each summer for ages 6 to 16. Program includes 6-8 weeks of instruction (twice weekly) and concludes with program ending youth competition and cookout. Exact dates and times including fees in 2012 to be determined. Spearfish American Legion Baseball www.spearfishbaseball.leag1.com Primary Contact: Tony Kemp Phone: 605-641-9112 Email: superiorautosales@hotmail.com

Spearfish AAU Youth Wrestling Club Contact: Pamela Waterson, President Phone: 605-645-7049 Email: pwaterso@spearfish.k12.sd.us Description: The Spearfish AAU Youth Wrestling Club provides area children the opportunity to participate in the sport of wrestling. Practices and area tournaments start in January and conclude with a youth state tournament in March. Registrations begin in November.

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Spearfish Junior League Basketball www.spearfishyouthbasketball.com Primary Contact: Mark Gould, President Phone: 605-642-7158 Email: mgould@rushmore.com Description: The Spearfish Junior League Basketball program offers youth basketball for boys and girls grades 1-6. Online registrations are available beginning in August. The girls’ season runs September & October with registrations closing the first week of September. The boys’ season runs November & December with registrations closing the second week of October.

Spearfish Rams in the Black Hills Youth Football League www.spearfishrams.com PO Box 1141 Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: Jim Cermak, Head Coach Phone: 605-642-2229 Email: jacermak@rushmore.com Additional Contact: Dan Hartman, Head Coach Phone: 605-641-0074 Email: dan@wolffph.com Mission: The Spearfish Rams, as part of the BHYFL, will instill in our youth the challenge of competition, the joy of victory, the reality of defeat, the importance of commitment, and the spirit of community. Description: BHYFL is a tackle football and cheer program for children ages 6-14. The Rams’ season begins with practices in August and ends with playoffs & Super Bowl in November. Registration begins in January and teams are formed by July. Our organization makes every effort to make sure that every child with the desire to participate gets the opportunity to play or cheer, without regard to prior experience or athletic ability. Spearfish Tennis Association PO Box 1236, Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: Doug Dexheimer, President Phone: 605-584-2292 Email: ddexheim@spearfish.k12.sd.us Additional Contact: Lyle Doerges, Treasurer Phone: 605-722-5322 Mission: Our goal is to promote participation in tennis throughout the local area. We offer programs and events for all ages and abilities. Description: Summer Kickoff – Block Party – Early June; Sunday Social Nights – 7 p.m. all summer; Winter Youth Lessons – January, February, March; Young Adult Nights – Mondays at 7 p.m.; Teen Nights – Tuesday & Thursday at 7 p.m. in summer

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Spearfish Gymnastics Academy www.spearfishgymnastics.com Phone: 605-641-8303 Email: sga@rushmore.com Description: Offering gymnastics classes for ages 3 and up, including competitive team opportunities.

Spearfish Youth Baseball/Softball Association, SYBSA www.sybsa.net Phone: 605-642-5014 PO Box 462 Spearfish, SD 57783 Contact: Janet Rosenau, President Email: weplay@rushmore.com Additional Contact: Dennis Servaty, Vice President Mission: We are a youth program designed to help children develop the skills they need to play both recreational or competitively. Description: Registration is February 15th to May 1st online at SYBSA.net. Children can play baseball ages 5-12, April 30 age cut off. Softball is age 6-16, January 1 cut off. Spearfish Youth Football Association www.spearfishyouthfootball.com Description: The mission of the Spearfish Youth Football Association is to teach youth the fundamentals of football, sportsmanship and teamwork. The SYFA provides flag football for 3rd and 4th grade and tackle football for 5th and 6th grade. The seasons generally run from mid-August through mid-October. Registrations can be found online and are usually available around July 1.

Spearfish Youth Soccer Association www.spearfishsoccer.com Contact: John Fitzgerald, President Phone: 605-645-7815 Description: The Spearfish Youth Soccer Association focuses on youth soccer skills for 5-18 year olds through practices, games and tournaments. Soccer seasons include Fall Outdoor Soccer, Spring Outdoor Soccer and Winter Indoor Soccer. Registrations for fall soccer are due around July 20. Registrations for spring soccer are due around Feb. 20.

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What Kids Need to Succeed The Building Blocks for Youth Whether they’re your own children, your students, or members of your community, all kids need some of the same things. Search Institute’s research has identified four important areas of positive youth development. What Are Developmental Assets? The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible, successful adults. Because of its basis in youth development, resiliency, and prevention research and its proven effectiveness, the Developmental Assets framework has become one of the most widely used approaches to positive youth development in the United States. Background on the Assets Since its creation in 1990, Search Institute’s framework of Developmental Assets has become the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States. The assets are grounded in extensive research in youth development, resiliency, and prevention. They represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qaulities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive. The Power of Assets The 40 Developmental Assets represent everyday wisdom about positive experiences and characteristics for young people. Search Institute research has found that these assets are powerful influences on adolescent behavior – both protecting young people from many different risky behaviors, and promoting positive attitudes and actions. Thriving and Sparks How can a child to thrive rather than simply survive? This research taps into the things that motivates youth and help them reach their full potential. Community Engagement If an entire community can put children first and recognize their responsibility to provide resources and support, that community will see great things in the development of its youth. What is an Engaged Community?

F Engage adults from all walks of life to develop sustained, strengthbuilding relationships with children and adolescents, both within families and in neighborhoods. F Mobilize young people to use their power as asset builders and change agents. This means listening to their input and including them in decisions. F Activate sectors of the community – such as schools, congregations, businesses, and youth, human service, and health-care organizations – to create an asset building culture and to contribute fully to young people’s healthy development. F Invigorate programs to become more asset rich and be available and accessed by all children and youth. F Influence civic decisions by influencing decision makers and opinion leaders to leverage financial, media, and policy resources in support of this positive transformation of communities and society. Raising successful kids takes more than just a single family or school; it takes an entire community. An engaged community requires many people – educators, faith community leaders, governmental figures, parents, and others – to unite to support youth. Part of Search Institute’s mission is to provide communities with the resources and information needed to organize and mobilize individuals and groups on behalf of youth. Spiritual Development Regardless of faith tradition, spiritual development is a key component in youth development, and helps kids discover a sense of meaning, purpose, and belonging.

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40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents (ages 12-18)

Empowerment

Boundaries & Expectations

External Assets

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Constructive Use of Time

Commitment to Learning

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Positive Values

Social Competencies

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1. Family support – Family life provides high levels of love and support. 2. Positive family communication – Young person and her or his parent(s) communicate positively, and young person is willing to seek advice and counsel from parents. 3. Other adult relationships – Young person receives support from three or more nonparent adults. 4. Caring neighborhood – Young person experiences caring neighbors. 5. Caring school climate – School provides a caring, encouraging environment. 6. Parent involvement in schooling – Parent(s) are actively involved in helping young person succeed in school. 7. Community values youth – Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth. 8. Youth as resources – Young people are given useful roles in the community. 9. Service to others – Young person serves in the community one hour or more per week. 10. Safety – Young person feels safe at home, school, and in the neighborhood.

11. Family boundaries – Family has clear rules and consequences and monitors the young person’s whereabouts. 12. School boundaries – School provides clear rules and consequences. 13. Neighborhood boundaries – Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring young people’s behavior. 14. Adult role models – Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible behavior. 15. Positive peer influence – Young person’s best friends model responsible behavior. 16. High expectations – Both parent(s) and teachers encourage the young person to do well. 17. Creative activities – Young person spends three or more hours per week in lessons or practice in music, theater, or other arts. 18. Youth programs – Young person spends three or more hours per week in sports, clubs, or organizations at school and/or in the community. 19. Religious community – Young person spends one or more hours in activities in a religious institution. 20. Time at home – Young person is out with friends “with nothing special to do” two or fewer nights per week.

21. Achievement motivation – Young person is motivated to do well in school. 22. School engagement – Young person is actively engaged in learning. 23. Homework – Young person reports doing at least one hour of homework every school day. 24. Bonding to school – Young person cares about her or his school. 25. Reading for pleasure – Young person reads for pleasure three or more hours per week. 26. Caring – Young person places high value on helping other people. 27. Equality and social justice – Young person places high value on promoting equality and reducing hunger and poverty. 28. Integrity – Young person acts on convictions and stands up for her or his beliefs. 29. Honesty – Young person “tells the truth even when it is not easy.” 30. Responsibility – Young person accepts and takes personal responsibility. 31. Restraint – Young person believes it is important not to be sexually active or to use alcohol or other drugs. 32. Planning and decision making – Young person knows how to plan ahead and make choices. 33. Interpersonal competence – Young person has empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills. 34. Cultural competence – Young person has knowledge of and comfort with people of different cultural/racial/ethnic backgrounds. 35. Resistance skills – Young person can resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations. 36. Peaceful conflict resolution – Young person seeks to resolve conflict nonviolently.

37. Personal power – Young person feels he or she has control over “things that happen to me.” 38. Self-esteem – Young person reports having a high self-esteem. 39. Sense of purpose – Young person reports that “my life has a purpose.” 40. Positive view of personal future – Young person is optimistic about her or his personal future.

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to make a difference in the world might seem easier or faster at the time. Or maybe you think you can do things better yourself. But in the long run, young people will lean and contribute more if adults do things with them.

One of these days, the young people in your home, school, neighborhood, and workplace will be the people in charge – in charge of their own lives and in charge of the world. You can help young people get ready for their future roles by empowering them now. Just what is empowerment? Young people are empowered when they feel valued, valuable and safe. They need to believe that adults like them and respect them. Finally, they need plenty of opportunities to contribute to their communities through volunteering, working in paid jobs, and sharing their ideas, knowledge, and creativity.

It’s not always easy to know what it takes for young people to be empowered. Here are some keys for really helping youth in your community, program, family, neighborhood, or school feel valued and valuable: F Find safe, appropriate opportunities for young people to be leaders, decision makers, teachers, helpers and role models for children, other youth, and adults. F Work to ensure youths’ safety at school, at home and in their neighborhoods. Never tolerate any form of violence or abuse.

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F Young people don’t always have the opportunities or the skills to defend themselves against negative stereotypes, assumptions, or rumors. Speak up for youth when individuals or the media say negative or judgmental things about them.

F When it comes to safety, recognize that different youth face different threats. For example, girls are more likely than boys to be physically or sexually abused, while boys are more likely than girls to get into fights. F Whenever possible, limit the number of hours young people work during a school week to 15 or fewer. Some work can be a good thing, but too much can lead to burnout, stress, increased use of alcohol, and other negative outcomes. F Deal openly about honesty with young people about sexuality, politics, religion, death and other serious issues. They need to know that their questions and concerns are valid and important.

Adapted from Get the Word Out: Communication Tools and Ideas for Asset Builders Everywhere, copyright © SM 2003 by Search Institute ; 612-376-8955; 800-888-7828; www.search-institute. org. This article may be reproduced for educational, noncommercial uses only. All rights reserved. For additional parent and family assets visit: http://search-institute.org/ familyassets.

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Positive Community Norms Positive Community Norms (PCN) is a process the Spearfish Community Coalition is using to address social change as related to underage alcohol and tobacco use. The PCN Model is centered on applying SPIRIT, SCIENCE, and ACTION and works of off the core philosophy of the Science of the Positive® and its Seven Core Principles. The Positive Community Norms approach to improving community health is a transformational model founded upon the Science of the Positive®. The Science of the Positive is a core philosophy consisting of timeless principles that form a foundation for individual and community change. The PCN approach uses these principles to affect positive norms through leadership development, communications, and integration of prevention resources. This model has shown itself to be extremely effective in creating meaningful social change. (Montana Institute Workbook)

The founder of the Montana Institute and developer of the Positive Community Norms and the Science of the Positive®, Jeff Linkenbach describes the philosophy below.

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The Science of the Positive® (SOTP) is a life philosophy and blueprint for developing soul in leadership and cultivating community. It focuses on how to study, measure, and grow the positive and is based on the core assumption that the positive is real and worth growing – in

ourselves, our families, our workplaces, and our communities. SOTP is researched-based, tested, and refined over decades with agencies, communities, and businesses. It is holistic in its approach and guides the development and use of best practices in our work. Flexible in its applications, SOTP can work within different contexts, theories, models, structures, religions and cultures. It is elemental and based upon fundamental laws of change and transformation that are irrespective of time, place and lifestyle.

SOTP should not be confused with simply “thinking positively.” While SOTP is based on the core assumption that the positive exists and is worth growing, it also recognizes that suffering, pan and harem are very real and exist as well. At no time does SOTP deny or ignore these realities. A core outcome of SOTP is to reduce suffering in our families, our communities and ourselves.

SOTP is currently in use by individuals and communities seeking to change perceptions, behaviors and outcomes, as well as to uncover opportunities to fulfill their own potential.

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Calendar of Family-Friendly

Community Annual Calendar

January:

6, 13, 20, 27 Foreign Film Festival, Matthews Opera House, 605-642-7973, www.spearfishartscenter.org 12 Post Sno-ball Breakfast, www. spearfishcommunitycoalition.com 28 Taste of Spearfish, Spearfish Park Pavilion, Hosted by the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 7 p.m., 605-642-2626, www.spearfishchamber.org

February:

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7th Annual Gun Show & Big Buck Contest, 605-642-8603 or 605-221-6058 Love and Logic Parenting Class, Early Childhood Connections, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 605-342-6464 or 888-999-7759 (Feb 4-March 11) Bright Start Responsive Parenting Class, Early Childhood Connections, 1:00-3:00 p.m., 605-342-6464 or 888-999-7759 (Feb 6-March 3) Activities Registration Night, Spearfish Rec Center, 5- 7 p.m. Open to all sports and civic organizations, 605-722-1430 Youth WinterFest, www. spearfishcommunitycoalition.com Teen Skate Party, Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430 Polar Plunge, Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430

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16th Annual Hospice Benefit Ball, “Enchanted Forest,” Spearfish Holiday Inn, doors open at 5, dinner at 6, auction at 7 7 Teen Skate Party, Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430 8-10 Everything Outdoors Show, Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430 19 Parents Who Host, Lose the Most- Community Forum, www. spearfishcommunitycoalition.com 22-24 Queen City Classic Basketball Tournament, Spearfish Gyms, www.spearfish.k12.sd.us 30 Easter Egg Hunt, Spearfish City Park

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April:

Extended Events Community Rummage Sale, Spearfish Rec Dec.-May Spearfish Waterpark Center, 605-722-1430 Seaso n Passes Available, 12-14 29th Annual Lakota 605-722-1430 Omniciye Wacipi, Jan.-March BHSU Donald E. Young Family Karate Class, Center, www.bhsu.edu Spearfish Rec Center, 605722-1430 19-20 Safe and Sober Prom Activities Jan.-March Lifeguard & Water Safety 20 MLB Pitch, Hit, and Instructor Courses, SRAC, Run Competition, 605-722-1430 Spearfish Forest June-July Summer Rec Program, Products Field, SRAC, 605-722-1430, 605-722-1430 June 3-July 26 25 Northern Hills BusiJune-July Tennis in the Parks, SRAC, ness Expo, Spearfish 605-7 22-1430, Park Tretheway June 3-July 26 Pavilion, Hosted by the Spearfish June-Aug. Swim Lessons, SRAC, Area Chamber of 605-722-1430 Commerce, 605642-2626, www. spearfishchamber.org June: 27 National Prescription Drug Take 8 Gravel Grind Mountain Bike Back Initiative, www.spearfishc Race, Spearfish City Park ommunitycoalition.com 21-22 Crazy Days, Downtown Spearfish TBD D.A.R.E. Graduation, Creekside 14-16 Father’s Day Softball TournaElementary School ment, BHSU Fields TBD State of Our Youth Community 17-21 British Soccer Camp, Report Card Presentation, www.spearfishsoccer.com www.spearfishcommunity 22 State Hershey Track and Field coalition.com Games, BHSU, 605-722-1430 May: TBD Summer Kick Off, www.spearfishcommunitycoalition.com 4 Kids & Company Dance Perfor13

mance, Spearfish High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. 16-18 South Dakota Special Olympics, BHSU, www.sosd.org 18-19 Safe and Sober Graduation Activities 11 Hershey Track & Field, BHSU Lyle Hare Stadium, Hosted by the Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430 24-25 Northern Hills Senior Games, sponsored by Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430, www.spearfishreccenter.com 25 Spearfish Waterpark Opens, Memorial Day Weekend, 605-722-1430, www.spearfishreccenter.com

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Independence Day parade & Ice Cream Social, Main Street 13 CASA 26th Annual 5k & Half Marathon, Spearfish Canyon, www.nhcasa.com 18-20 42nd Annual Corvette Classic, Downtown Spearfish 19-21 Spearfish Festival in the Park, 3rd Weekend in July, City Park, 605-642-7973 20 Community Rummage Sale, Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430 25 D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery Annual Garden Party, 605-642-7730

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August: 5-11

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September:

October: 5

BHSU Homecoming Parade, Jackson Boulevard & Main Street 20-26 Red Ribbon Week - Pledge to be Drug Free! TBD FIRE SAFETY Open House, Spearfish Volunteer Fire Department 25,26, 31 Fall Festival & Haunted House, SRAC, 605-722-1430 25 Youth & Family Carnival, SRAC, 605-722-1430, Friday before Halloween 26 Zombie Walk, Meet in City Park, sponsored by SRAC, 605-722-1430 31 Spooky Spearfish, SRAC, 605-722-1430

November: 9

Community Rummage Sale, Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430 PROject Elite - Youth Challenge, SRAC, 605-722-1430

December: 4-7

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Annual Festival of Trees, Spearfish Park Tretheway Pavilion, Coordinated by the Zonta Club of Spearfish, 605-642-8126 Holidazzle Light Parade and Chili Feed, Downtown Spearfish, 605-642-2827 Making Christmas Memories, www.spearfishcommunity coalition.com

Monthly Events

3rd Tuesday: Spearfish Community Coalition Meeting, 7 a.m. at SRAC and Noon, location varies, 605-717-1417, www.spearfishcommunitycoalition.com 13th Annual Dakota Five-O Bike Race, www.dakotafiveo.com 2nd Wednesday: Spearfish Community Coalition Board Meeting, Coalition 5 Dog Days of Summer, Pool Office, 5 p.m., 605-717-1417, www.spearfishcommunitycoalition.com party for your dog to benefit the Western Hills Humane Society, Twice Monthly: Youth Empowerment Team, check website for meeting dates 605-722-1430 and times,www.spearfishcommunitycoalition.com 11 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick, SRAC, 605-722-1430 Lyle Hare Stadium 1st Friday: Family Skate Nights, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. October to May at the SRAC, 605-722-1430, www.spearfishparksandrec.com/reccenter 13-15 Spearfish 125th Birthday Celebration, www.spearfish125. Every Tuesday/Wednesday: Toddler & Preschool Storytime, Tuesday/ com, 605-642-1333 Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Grace Balloch Memorial Library, September 20-21 Taste of Autumn BBQ Cook-Off to May, 605-642-1330, www.cityofspearfish.com/library Championships (KCBS and RMBBQA Sanction event), 2nd Wednesday: Bellman Brown Bag Lecture Series, Second Wednesday of www.spearfishreccenter.com, Each Month, Noon to 1 p.m. at the Matthews Opera House, 605-642-7973, 605-722-1430 www.spearfishartscenter.org 28 Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce Biker Bash Fundrais2nd Tuesday: Women in Networking Lunch, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Spearfish er, 605-642-2626 Holiday Inn-Swarm Room, 605-642-6435, register one week prior to each 28 Harvest Festival, Downtown month’s meeting Spearfish 1st & 3rd Mondays: City Council Meeting, City Hall - Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m. TBD Service Club Expo, Spearfish Rec Center, 605-722-1430 Every Saturday: Market in the Park, 9 a.m. to Noon, June to November, City TBD Spartan Homecoming Parade, Park, Josh Krueger, 605-645-1705 Jackson Boulevard & Main Street (Sept. or Oct.) Every Friday: Downtown Friday Nights, Every Friday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., June 7 TBD National Prescription Drug to August 30, Main Street Spearfish, www.downtownspearfish.com Takeback Day, www.SpearfishCommunityCoalition.com n Spearfish Community Coalition Sponsored Event n Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center Sponsored Event 1

All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Some dates were not available at the time of printing of this publication. Visit: www.spearfishcommunitycoalition.com for more information about each event.

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73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis, SD CASA Annual Auction 9th Annual Leading Ladies Marathon & Half Marathon, 605-642-2382, www.leading ladiesmarathon.com 17th Annual “Hitting for Hospice” Benefit Golf Tournament, Spearfish Canyon Country Club, 1 p.m. Community Picnic, Spearfish City Park, Coordinated by the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m. 605-642-2626, www.spearfish chamber.org Back to School Youth Speaker, www.spearfishcommunity coalition.com

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Web Resources for Teens & Parents

COMPREHENSIVE DRUG ABUSE WEBSITES:

GENERAL HEALTH WEBSITES:

l National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

l Girls Health

www.drugabuse.gov Facts about how drugs affect the brain and body to arm kids with information to make healthy decisions. Animated illustrations, quizzes, and games.

l Partnership for a Drug-Free America

www.drugfree.org Drug information, stories, news, ways to get help.

TEEN SPECIFIC WEBSITES: l Above the Influence

www.abovetheinfluence.com Interactive site to reject negative influences. Games, facts, advice.

l Students Against Destructive Decisions – SADD

www.SADD.org Peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing underage drinking, drug use, teen violence, depression and suicide.

l Just Think Twice

www.justthinktwice.com Contains drug facts, photos, hot topics, cost of drug use to society and more.

l Check Yourself

www.girlshealth.gov Department of Health and Humans Services site just for girls.

l Teens Health

www.kidshealth.org/teens Health and safety tips in the areas of physical and mental well-being, including alcohol and other drug abuse.

TOBACCO RELATED WEBSITES: l My Last Dip

www.mylastdip.com Unique web-based intervention that is designed to help chewing tobacco users aged 14-25 quit.

l Joe Chemo

www.joechemo.org For youth, this site has a tobacco IQ test, Smoke-O-Scope, Joe Chemo e-cards, tips for quitting and smokin’ links.

l Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

www.tobaccofreekids.org Current tobacco industry news and info on kids and smoking issues including Kick Butts program and the Youth Action Program.

BULLYING & VIOLENCE WEBSITES:

www.checkyourself.com A Partnership for a Drug-Free America site for older teens to think in a focused way about their relationship with drugs and alcohol.

l Stop Bullying Now

l Healthy Relationships & More

l Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center

www.stopbullying.gov Find information and advice about what you can do if you are being bullied, or if you are bullying others.

www.notmykid.org Provides facts and information about healthy relationships, depression, eating disorders, bullying, substance abuse and binge drinking.

http://www.pacer.org/bullying/ Stories, videos, testimonials and resources to prevent bullying at all ages.

PARENT SPECIFIC WEBSITES:

l Active Minds

l Parenting Further

www.parentfurther.com A Search Institute resource for families with advices, anecdotes, and stories on the hottest topics in parenting.

l A Parents’ Guide to the Teen Brain

http://teenbrain.drugfree.org/ Explores the science behind teen brain development and how it shapes normal teenage attitude and behavior. Find video clips, role-playing tools and practical advice from experts – all designed to help you connect with your teen.

l The Parent Toolkit

http://theparenttoolkit.org/ Inside The Parent Toolkit you’ll find practical advice for guiding your child toward a healthy life at every age. Parenting and health experts as well as real parents share the latest tips and tools for raising drug-free kids

MENTAL & SEXUAL HEALTH WEBSITES: www.activeminds.org Information on a variety of mental health issues facing youth. Links to further information organizations.

l I Wanna Know

www.iwannaknow.org This site provides information to questions about puberty, sex and sexually transmitted diseases. Also a parent resource for talking to your kids about these important issues.

ALCOHOL RELATED WEBSITES: l Mothers Against Drunk Driving

www.madd.org Alcohol facts and educational programs. Empowering people to get involved in preventing underage drinking. www.madd.org/underage-drinking/why21 Resource about the affects of alcohol on the teen brain, the realities of underage drinking, and a history of the drinking age law.

l National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ Comprehensive informational site with facts, publications and resources about alcohol and alcoholism.

SYNTHETIC DRUG WEBSITES: l Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

COALITION RELATED INITIATIVES: l Search Institute

www.search-institute.org Provides leadership, knowledge and resources to promote healthy children, youth and communities. Information about the 40 Developmental Assets.

www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/ondcp-fact-sheets/synthetic-drugs-k2-spice-bath-salts Fact sheet and information about the trends of Synthetic drugs and their dangers.

l Parents Who Host, Lose the Most

l K2 Drug Facts

l Positive Community Norms

www.K2DrugFacts.com Up to date information about the ever changing synthetic marijuana K2 and President Obama’s ban on these substances.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE WEBSITES: l Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/prescription-drug-abuse Description of the national problem involving prescription drug abuse and the national plan to control and prevent this epidemic.

www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/parents-who-host Campaign information with information for prevention leaders and parents about social hosting. www.mostofus.org/about-us/what-is-the-positive-community-norms-framework/ Informational site about the PCN framework and the Most of Us campaign.

We’re ready when you are.

l Lock Your Meds

www.lockyourmeds.org Informational website on how to protect your medications in your home from accidental overdose, stealing and drug abuse.

www.BeFreeSD.com Need help? Call the QuitLine:1.866.SD

QUITS (1.866.737.8487)

A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND YOUR LOCAL TOBACCO PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP.

Under the Influence Prevention Prevention Information Information

Alcohol Facts

F Alcohol is the most commonly used and socially accepted drug in the U.S. F Alcohol is a drug and may be addictive.

F Delaying the onset of drinking can substantially reduce chances of becoming a problem drinker later in life.

F Alcohol abuse may lead to lower life expectancies and higher mortality rates.

F High-risk drinking may lead to other risky behaviors, such as driving under the influence, unsafe sexual practices and injury to self and others. F The use of alcohol may cause impairment of a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s judgment, ability to estimate time or distance, coordination and motor function.

F All body systems are affected by alcohol. This can result in problems such as gastritis, pancreatitis, fatty liver hepatitis, cirrhosis, cancer, heart disease, anemia, lowered resistance to infection, increased

Alcohol & Pregnancy

F Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may cause birth defects and/or behavior and learning difficulties for the child. F Doctors advise against the use of any drugs during pregnancy.

Alcohol & Violence

F Alcohol is present in more than twothirds of incidents of sexual assault.

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F Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all incidents of domestic violence.

College

F Alcohol use may contribute to college campus problems such as missed classes, decreased studying, poor grades, dropping out, fights, vandalism, acquaintance rape, fires, injuries, and death.

Drinking & Driving

F Alcohol-related accidents are the #1 killer of U.S. people ages 17-24.

F It is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher.

Underage Drinking

F A person under the age of 21 driving with a blood alcohol content of .01, may have their driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license suspended or revoked.

F Anyone under 21 years of age, who buys or attempts to buy alcohol, is committing a misdemeanor. It is also a misdemeanor crime to sell, give or furnish alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age. Information provided by the California State University, Long Beach Division of Student Services.

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Smoking and Teens Girls who smoke are more likely to grow excess facial hair.

Smoking as few as 5 cigarettes a day can reduce teens’ lung function growth, with teenage girls being especially vulnerable.

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40 perecent of teenagers who smoke daily have tried to quit and failed.

About two-thirds of teen smokers say they want to quit smoking, and 70 percent say they would not have started if they could choose again.

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44 percent of teens say they didn’t know bidi cigarettes could lead to cancer. Find out about bidis

One bidi cigarette produces 3 times as much nicotine and carbon monoxide as a regular cigarette and 5 times as much tar.

Most people start using tobacco before they finish high school. This means that if you stay smokefree in school, you will probably never smoke. Information provided by: Health Effects of Tobacco – www.tobaccofreemaine.org/channels/parents/ learn_more_about_health_effects.php Additional Resources: Nicotine_Fast_Facts.pdf

CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) – www.cdc.gov/tobacco/youth/ index.htm Quitting Smoking – www.helpingyoungsmokersquit.org/youth_tobacco_facts

Teens who smoke produce twice as much phlegm as teens who don’t.

“People live with a lot of wrong perceptions, ideas, and notions and when they invest their lives in them, it is dangerous.”

Zits last longer for teens who smoke.

– Ticht Nhat Hanh

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Teens who smoke break out more.

Prevention Information

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Kids who smoke two or three cigarettes a day can get hooked in as short as two weeks. Teens who smoke are more likely to catch a cold than people who don’t - and their symptoms will probably be worse and last longer.

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Teenagers who smoke use more medications than those who do not smoke. Teenagers who smoke have significantly more trouble sleeping than those who do not smoke.

Cigarettes

are the only produCt that when used as direCted

will kill you.

One of every three young people who become regular smokers will die of a smoking related disease. If current smoking patterns in the United States persist, approximately 5 million of today’s children will die prematurely of tobacco-related diseases. Read about Preventing Chronic Diseases and Tobacco Use from the CDC.

Need help? Call the QuitLine:1.866.SD

QUITS (1.866.737.8487)

www.BeFreeSD.com

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Prevention Information

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Synthetic Cathinones (“Bath Salts”)

What are the street names/ slang terms? Bath Salts are sold under a number of different “brand” names, and as different products, such as plant feeder or insect repellent. Brand names include: Bliss, Blue Silk, Cloud Nine, Drone, Energy-1, Ivory Wave, Lunar Wave, Meow Meow, Ocean Burst, Pure Ivory, Purple Wave, Red Dove, Snow Leopard, Stardust, Vanilla Sky, White Dove, White Knight, and White Lightning. What are bath salts? Bath Salts are substituted cathinones, which are synthetic, concentrated versions of the stimulant chemical in Khat. Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), mephedrone and methylone are the chemicals most often found in Bath Salts.

What does it look like? Bath Salt products are sold in powder form in small plastic or foil packages of 200 and 500 milligrams under various brand names. Mephedrone is a fine white, off-white or slightly yellow-colored powder. It can also be found in tablet and capsule form. MDPV is a fine white or off-white powder. K2 is typically sold in small, silvery plastic bags of dried leaves and marketed as incense that can be smoked. It is said to resemble potpourri. How is it used? Bath Salts are usually ingested by sniffing/snorting. They can also be taken orally, smoked, or put into a solution and injected into veins. What are its short term effects? Short-term effects include very severe paranoia that can sometimes cause

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users to harm themselves or others. Effects reported to Poison Control Centers include suicidal thoughts, agitation, combative/violent behavior, confusion, hallucinations/psychosis, increased heart rate, hypertension, chest pain, death or serious injury. The speed of onset is 15 minutes, while the length of the high from these drugs is 4-6 hours.

What are its long term effects? Unknown

What is its federal classification? On October 21, 2011, DEA published a final order in the Federal Register exercising its emergency scheduling authority to control three of the synthetic stimulants that are used to make bath salts. As a result of this order, these synthetic stimulants are designated as Schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act. *In February 2012 the South Dakota House and Governor Daugaard passed Senate Bill 23 making synthetic drugs in South Dakota illegal to possess, sell or ingest. Source: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), American Association of Poison Control Centers

55% of Spearfish teens report that their parents set clear rules for them a lot Pride Survey - October 2011

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Prevention Strategies How Spearfish Community Coalition is making positive changes:

F Provide Information to the public about dangers of substance use as well as events, and resources for prevention and cessation.

F Enhance Skills of youth and adults to increase knowledge, leadership and asset building. F Provide Pro-Social Support to people involved in activities that reduce the risk of substance use or enhance protective factors. F Change Physical Design of an environment to reduce the risks of use and enhance protective factors.

F Reduce Access and Enhance Barriers by improving systems and processes that utilized government systems and services.

F Change Consequences either for those who use (underage drinking) or positively for those who choose not to use or abuse substances. F Modify/Change Policies formally and informally within the community to establish social norms that can be enforced through laws and ordinances.

Prevention Information

How to Intervene in a Bullying Incident

It is important for educators to respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior in order to send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows that consistent intervention procedures can stop bullying behavior over time. Whereas doing nothing at all will make the bullying infinitely worse. There are simple steps adults can take to stop bullying on the spot and keep students safe. According to NEA’s survey, 98% of school staff believed it’s their job to intervene when they see bullying occur. In contrast, 46% received training related to the policy and only 39% were directly involved in prevention efforts at their school.11 This indicates that while educators are well intentioned, they need guidance, training and support to intervene effectively. This tool kit is intended to help educators know how to identify bullying, intervene in a bullying incident, and advocate for bullied students.

tion program.

NEA Bully Free: It Starts With Me Pledge Taker – Dave Seaburg, Teacher

Give a Clear Message. Bullying is unacceptable. Remain calm as you address the students. Label the behavior as bullying. Cite relevant school or classroom rules (e.g., “Name calling is bullying. Bullying and not respecting others are both against the rules in our school.”). If anti-bullying rules or posters are on nearby walls, point them out. Students who bully must hear the message that their behavior is wrong and harms others. Bullied students must hear the message that caring adults will protect them.

HOW DO I INTERVENE?

“Students know I will listen to them, accept what they have to say, and try to help them when they are in need,” he says. “Everyone deserves to feel safe at school, and when kids feel safe and know they are accepted for who they are, they will thrive academically and socially.” STEPS FOR IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION Before Know Your Rights And Responsibilities Intervening in a bullying incident is the right thing to do and there is a right way to do it. It is our responsibility as educators to know how and what we are expected to do, and how laws and policies support our actions. For example, when you intervene in a bullying incident, you are not infringing on the bullying student’s right to free speech. It is also important to be aware of what your legal protections are (e.g., contract language, liability insurance, and school policies). Consistency is the Key. Ultimately, the steps to take to intervene should be trained and discussed as a part of a comprehensive school-wide bullying preven-

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Be Prepared. Research local resources (e.g., counseling, anger management) so that you are prepared to make any needed referrals. During Stop the Incident Immediately Separate the student doing the bullying and their target. Stand between them in order to block eye contact, ensuring you can observe both. Separate the student doing the bullying and their target. Stand between them in order to block eye contact, ensuring you can observe both.

Make Sure Everyone is Safe. Address any health needs or injuries. Get assistance from other school staff members if necessary. Make sure to ask the bullied student, “Are you okay?” Seek police or medical assistance immediately per your school policies, if: F A weapon is involved F There are threats of serious physical injury F There are threats of hate-motivated violence (e.g., racism, homophobia) F There is serious bodily harm F There is sexual abuse F There is robbery or extortion

Prepare to Follow-Up After the Incident. Don’t send students away at this point, but do refrain from asking questions and trying to sort out the situation. This should be handled one on one, after the incident. Do not require students to apologize or make amends immediately when you stop the incident. Keep everyone calm as you first focus on safety. Then

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advise all parties to the bullying that you will be following up.

F Do not blame or punish the student for being bullied F Do not tell the student to fight back

Encourage Bystanders. If the bystanders did stand-up, reinforce their efforts. Let the bystanders know that you admire their courage and thank them for speaking up, which helps themselves and other students. If the bystanders did not intervene, give them examples of how to intervene appropriately the next time that they see bullying (e.g., get help from an adult, tell the person to stop). Research points to the important role bystanders can play during a bullying incident and in changing the school climate. After Investigate and Document. After a bullying incident, an investigation should be conducted. Remember to question all those involved individually. The incident also should be documented according to school procedures.

After a bullying incident, an investigation should be conducted. Remember to question all those involved individually. The incident also should be documented according to school procedures. Consider Consequences for those

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Support the Bullied Student. Make eye contact with the bullied student, demonstrate empathy, and reassure the student that what happened was not their fault. Never tell the student to ignore the bullying

who Bully If appropriate, impose immediate consequences for the student doing the bullying. Consequences work best when they are logical and communicated in advance. After the incident, keep a close eye on the student who bullied to prevent any retaliatory attempts, and make sure he/she knows that you plan to do so. Be sure to provide the necessary support for those who bully, such as counseling or anger management classes.

Avoid a “Working Things Out” Approach. Do not require the students to meet and “work things out.” They don’t know how. They need adult intervention. Because bullying involves a power imbalance, such a strategy will not work and can actually re-traumatize the student who was bullied. Be a Caring Adult for Bullied Students. Continue to make sure the bullied students are supported well beyond the incident. Make sure they have the resources they need. Reach out to other staff members who can provide guidance and emotional support to students. Advocate for bullied students by making a concerted effort to stop bullying at your school. Come together as a school by involving parents and the local community in your efforts. Addressing bullying cannot and should not be done by the school alone. The entire community must be involved so that students feel safe in both their school and their community. © Copyright 2002-2013 National Education Association