Monthly Archives: September 2016

Comments Still Being Accepted on Closing/Upgrading Rest Areas

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The South Dakota Department of Transportation and Department of Tourism continue to seek public comments on a proposed plan to update and revitalize the state’s interstate rest areas.

Earlier this year, a task force visited each of the state’s rest areas to study the condition, functionality and accessibility of the facilities and have proposed a three to five year improvement plan, which is available on the SDDOT website at http://www.sddot.com/resources/reports/InterstateRestAreaFinalReport.pdf.

The committee has made the following summarized recommendations:
· Closing the rest areas at Tilford on I-90 near Sturgis and at Hidewood on I-29 near Watertown on Oct. 31, leaving the parking areas functional.
· Reconstructing the rest areas at the I-90 Minnesota/South Dakota border (Valley Springs) and the I-29 Iowa/South Dakota border (Homestead) as Welcome Centers.
· Adding additional space to the I-29 rest area near the North Dakota border (Wilmot) to include a Welcome Center.
· Remodeling or upgrading the rest areas at Wasta, Belvidere, Presho, White Lake and Salem on I-90 and Ward Road and Glacial Lakes on I-29. Upgrades will address ADA accessibility needs as well as an updated security camera system.
· When the Welcome Centers at the interstate borders become operational, the staffed information centers at other rest areas will be closed.

Written comments should be submitted by Sept. 30, and can be sent via email to dotgeneralinfo@state.sd.us or mailed to:

Darin Bergquist, Secretary
South Dakota Department of Transportation
700 East Broadway Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501-2586

Winners Named in Demolition Derby

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Joe Lehman of Pierre won the Billy Bolander Memorial demolition derby Sunday in Winner.

Second place went to Randy Lanoue of Marshall, Minn., with Blaine Bolander of Gregory taking third and Randy Brown of Pierre taking fourth.

The mad dog winner was Derrick Orth of Mobridge.

The first place winner of the derby won $5,000 with second taking $3,000 followed by $2,000 for third and $1,000 for fourth.

The truck winner was the black and white team of Winner. The truck mad dog winner was Scott Nice of Tea.

The Winner Legion and Bolander family are the sponsors of the derby.

Brockhoft Receives Scholarship

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Christopher Brockhoft, son of Mike and Kris Brockhoft of Winner and grandson of June Nelson of Winner and Jo Brockhoft of Sioux Falls, was recently awarded the Center for Architecture Design Scholarship by the American Institute of Architects. This scholarship is awarded to one architecture student in the United States each year; selection is based on the student’s academic record, an architecture portfolio of the student’s work, and recommendations from professors and the college’s dean.

Brockhoft lives in New York City and is currently pursuing his Master of Architecture at Columbia University and completed his Bachelor of Science in Design at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

During his studies at Columbia University, Brockhoft has completed public housing research in Berlin, Germany, and worked on the design of hospitals and medical campuses in the United Arab Emirates. Most recently, Brockhoft designed proposals for a research institute in Atlantic City, NJ, and a mixed-income housing complex in New York City. Brockhoft will complete his graduate studies at Columbia in May of 2017.

Burnham Inducted into Volunteer Hall of Fame

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Brian Burnham of Millboro was inducted into the 4-H volunteers hall of fame at the State Fair in Huron.
The ceremony was held Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m.

“The State Fair is a great place to recognize those 4-H volunteers who have put in years of service to the 4-H members and families in South Dakota by inducting members into the volunteer hall of fame,” said Audrey Rider, SDSU Extension 4-H volunteer field specialist.

The 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame is intended to honor the many volunteers who have made significant contributions to South Dakota’s 4-H program. “The individuals honored have given unselfish service through their talent, time and leadership to the 4-H program, been an advocate on behalf of 4-H and an outstanding example of caring adults in the lives of children and/or youth,” Rider said.

Swedlund on Basketball Academy Team

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The Bartlett Basketball Academy’s BBA Fierce 6th grade girls recently competed in the MAYB national tournament in Oklahoma City.

Bella Swedlund of Winner is a member of this team.

The Fierce finished very strong in their pool competing against teams from Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma. They scored an average of 53 points per game while allowing just an average of 13 points per game.

The team advanced to the upper, single elimination bracket winning an exciting first round 44 to 42 against a team from Missouri.

During the second round Fierce lost to the eventual champions, the OK Swish Blue from Oklahoma City.

Bartlett Basketball Academy is located in Sioux Falls and hosts competitive boys and girls summer and winter teams from grades 4th through high school as well as various basketball performance programs and individual workouts for all ages.

Winner Shuts Out CEB

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Winner football team ran the opening kickoff back for a touchdown and never looked back as the Warriors defeated Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 52-0 Friday.  The game ended at the half due to the mercy rule.

This was the second shut out of the young season for the Warriors who are rated No. 1 in the Class 11B poll.

The Warriors will have their home opener on Friday, Sept. 9, when they host Wagner.  The game will start at 7 p.m. at Warrior Field.

Cowboys Shut Out Gayville/Volin

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The Colome Cowboys shut out Gayville/Volin 36-0 Friday night to pick up their first win of the season.

Leading rushers were Will Cahoy and Kinzer with 59 yards on 13 carries.  In passing, Layton Thieman was 8 -20 for 120 yards.

The defense was led by Will Cahoy with 8 tackle and two interceptions. Wiley Heath had 7 tackles and Kelly O’Bryan, 6.

The Cowboys have a bye week this Friday. Their next game will be Sept. 16 at Burke/South Central.