Expetec Raffles Computer For Spurs Benefit

Oct. 27, 2010 - PRLog -- (Aberdeen, SD) - The fund raiser included a barn dance, silent auction, and raffles.   One of the raffles offered a custom built multimedia computer nicknamed “Big Blue” built by Expetec of Aberdeen.  The highly specialized computer had the latest multimedia features and all proceeds of the raffle went to SPURS.

SPURS, which stands for Special People Using Riding Skills, is a therapeutic  riding center which provides opportunities for growth through horse-related activities for people with disabilities and for children who are disadvantaged.  Hippotherapy, "treatment with the help of a horse," is carried out by licensed pediatric physical therapists and especially trained instructors who use the horse to achieve improved client functioning and rehabilitation, utilizing the three dimensional movement of the horse.   Founded in 1992, SPURS is one of the oldest therapeutic riding centers in South Dakota. In 1996, SPURS moved to 40 acres northwest of Aberdeen.  More information can be found at http://aberdeenspurs.com

Expetec Technology Services, Inc. was founded in 1992 and has locations in 13 states and Canada.  The organization was acquired in 2005 by Jet Company, an Aberdeen venture capital group.  The company can be found on the web at www.expetec.com.  The local Expetec Aberdeen Technical Center is located at 1020 6th Avenue SE.  

Shown in the picture is the winner of “Big Blue”, Dakota Electronics owner Rollie Moerke.  Center and standing left of Gypsy, one of the horses in the program, is Rich Hickman, Executive Director for SPURS.  On the right is Todd Sayler, Vice President of Expetec Corporation.

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Expetec is ranked as one of the fastest growing franchises with locations in 13 states and Canada. Founded in 1992 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Expetec began franchising in 1996. For more information, please visit www.expetec.com.