Dell Rapids Lions Photos

Dell Rapids Quarry Days keep Lions busy

Dell Rapids Lions Club members used a South Dakota Lions Foundation KidSight van and equipment to perform vision screenings for 99 children during Quarry Days, June 23-25. Nine children received reports for their parents to follow up with a vision care professional of their choice.

Lions also worked "trash duty" in the City Park on the same days, emptying full trash barrels, inserting fresh bags, and picking up miscellaneous litter.

This year, the club added a new activity when it established a Citizen of the Year Award to honor someone who “serves the Dell Rapids community, contributes to social progress and the creation of happiness, and is an inspiration for others.”

Nominations were solicited from the public, and a committee selected the winner. Norene Frederickson was recognized for her leadership and volunteerism with the Dell Rapids Museum, Senior Citizens Center, and Garden Club. Carolyn Drew, who nominated her, called Norene an “unsung hero” who never sought praise or recognition for her involvement.

Norene threw out the first pitch at Friday night’s baseball game between two local amateur teams. Saturday was designated “Norene Frederickson Day” by the City, and she was honored as the marshal of the Quarry Days parade. Prior to the musical entertainment and fireworks on Sunday evening, Norene was introduced to the crowd and presented with her award.

At the June 20th City Council meeting, Mayor Tom Earley, also a Dells Lion, presented Norene with the proclamation, naming June 24th Norene Frederickson Day in Dell Rapids.