For more than 10 years, the City of Sioux Falls has held Paint the Plow contests. They’re a favorite among middle school and elementary children.

Not to be outdone, children in residential care at SFCH had their own Paint the Plow activity, led by Nici Petrich, Clinical Unit Supervisor, and her staff on the Van Demark Up Unit.

The artwork also honors CHS Facilities Worker Keith Christofferson, who many of the kids know. An early version of the paint job even featured his name (misspelled).

Staff and children alike are grateful to “Kieth” and the entire Facilities team for their hard work during winter weather.

At all our locations, Facilities staff battle snow, ice, frigid temps and fierce winds—sometimes clocking in as early as 3:00 or 4:00 am to make sure the campus is cleared before other staff arrive. At the SFCH campus, it’s especially challenging this year due to the ongoing dining hall construction.

Thanks to the Facilities team, winter is safe and fun for CHS kids. And now it’s also fun because kids can see their snowplow artwork on display and in action all season long.

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Participate in Funski, February 2–3

The 35th anniversary of Media One Funski—a benefit for Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety—will be held at Great Bear Ski Valley on February 2-3. What started as a cross country ski race has become an event with activities for everyone. Media One Funski has raised more than $1 million to support the programs and services of Shelter for Family Safety!

CHS is excited to offer free registrations to employees who would like to participate in any of the events; check out funski.org for an event lineup. Click here to learn more!

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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR and RISING STAR AWARDS

Nominate a Co-Worker 

You are invited and encouraged to nominate co-workers for the 2023 Employee of the Year and Rising Star awards. One person will be honored for each award. 

This honor began in 2001 when Dr. Joe and Amy Cass started an endowment to assist in funding the awards.

These annual awards recognize and reward the outstanding employees represented in two categories: CHS Employee of the Year CHS Rising Star of the Year. 

One $2,000 cash award will be given to the CHS Employee of the Year, and one $500 cash award will be given to the CHS Rising Star of the Year. 

Submit your nomination by January 20 using the Paylocity survey link. Learn more. 

Save the date for one of these upcoming Employee Appreciation Events. There will be food, entertainment, door prizes and time for you to enjoy the company of your co-workers.

BLACK HILLS

Thursday, February 8

5:30–6:00 pm: Social hour and
heavy hors d’oeuvres

6:00 pm: CEO Remarks/Awards

6:30–8:30 pm: Lonely Rangers
Band with Kenny Putnam

Venue:
The Box Elder Events Center

Tiki Way, Box Elder

Sioux Falls

Thursday, February 15

5:30–6:30 pm: Social hour and
heavy hors d’oeuvres

6:30 pm: CEO Remarks/Awards

7:00–8:30 pm: Good Road Band

Venue:
The Blue Haven Barn and Gardens

46594 268th Street, Sioux Falls

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