Caitlyn Carman had a passion for life, for family and friends, and for education. Cat (as she was called by her friends) loved to laugh and had a habit of making others do the same. She was a dedicated cheer and dance participant since she was a little girl, because, she made so many friends who became family.

And she knew the importance of holding family close, having lost her father to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). She was a kind, loving, young woman, pursuing her dream at USD (University of South Dakota) of becoming a special education teacher. She had a desire to motivate others, especially children, to live their best lives.

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On March 8, 2018, she was killed in a senseless auto accident that devastated all who knew her.

But her spirit and dedication to doing good in our world live on through the Live Like Cat Foundation, created by Caitlyn's mom, Barb. So far the foundation has donated over 3,000 books to local classrooms and community events and has also awarded education scholarships to students and young teachers.

To raise funds to support this ongoing scholarship program the Live Like Cat Charity Golf Tournament is going on this Saturday, October 21 at Spring Creek Golf Course.

Registration begins at 9:00 AM, then announcements followed by a 10 AM Shotgun start.

This is a flighted 18-hole, 4-person scramble. $400 per team with 2 mulligans per player.

Also includes:

  • 18-hole green fee
  • Cart rental
  • Pulled pork lunch at the turn
  • Swag bag
  • Pin prizes and team awards for every level of play plus fun games and prizes

For more information and to pre-register call Barb Carman-Olson at 605-212-0682.

For other ways to donate to this great cause just see Live Like Cat online and on Facebook.

From Frybread to Pheasants - Here are South Dakota's Official State Things

Every state in our nation has chosen things that represent the state in one way or another to be official state things. Like a flower, or animal. South Dakota is no different.

The Mount Rushmore has a state flower. But did you know we also have a state tree and a state fish? Yes, we even have a state code.

Here is what we have so far in Wyoming. Thanks to the South Dakota Secretary of State's Office for the info:

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