Winner Dairy Queen won the name the snow plow contest for the Pierre region of the South Dakota Department of Transportation.
The local DQ named the plow Walter the Salter.
A presentation was made recently at the Dairy Queen in Winner.
Facts and info supplied by the DOT include:
SDDOT Snowplow Contest Facts:
821 entries were submitted across the state.
Plow name submissions were voted upon by all staff for each of the 12 SDDOT Areas.
We had great participation in every SDDOT Area with one winner being 80 “plus” and we have a couple youth winners aged 10 – 11.
We had submissions from elementary classrooms, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and businesses who all held contests or did class projects to pick a name for submission.
We also had great contributions from individuals and families.
SDDOT basics and quotes:
We created the SDDOT Name the Snowplow Contest as a way to engage with our customers in a fun way. Through the contest, we had the opportunity to share key safety messages about winter safety, the work of our snowplow operators and our innovative technology with SD511.org designed to give drivers the latest information.
“Safety on our roadways is our number one priority,” says Interim Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt. “Whether people are traveling during a winter snow event or the height of road construction season, access to real-time road conditions is crucial.”
“After almost every winter event, I hear reports from our plow operators about close calls and distracted drivers. This happens everywhere, on our interstates in the southern portion of the state where traffic is higher, and on our lower volume roads in the norther portion of the state,” says Jason Humphrey, Pierre Region Engineer. “We encouraged people to engage with the SDDOT, have some fun naming our plows, and ultimately help bring awareness to our plow operators who work hard every day to create a safe driving environment for our citizens.”
To help motorists plan for safe travel, SDDOT has long offered free, up-to-date road camera images and information on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents by phone, web page, and a mobile app. Our SDDOT snowplow operators put in very long days and take to heart the responsibility of getting everyone home safely. This responsibility not only includes plowing the roads, but also keeping motorists informed through https://SD511.org.
“Seeing such a positive response to this contest shows the level of interest the public shares in keeping our roads safe,” says Doug Sherman, Winner Area Engineer. “Naming the plows personalizes our efforts, enhancing that relationship between the SDDOT and the public we serve.”
“We truly appreciate the response across the state with this outreach program,” says Gregg Ulmer, Winner Area Highway Maintenance Supervisor. “The participation by people of all ages helps us to further build relationships in our communities. The opportunity to share what we do and how we do it, is tremendous.”
Information provided by Tyler Green/SDDOT Equipment Manager
(Division of Operations Support)
Snowplow Facts:
How many plows are in each of our Regions?
There are approximately 107 plows per Region.
There is a total of 428 trucks and 23 tow plows spread across the state.
Average weight/height of a snowplow?
The average snowplow weighs around 58,000 lbs. and is 11’6” tall.
The average Tow plow/ truck unit weighs around 88,000 fully loaded.
Avg. mile per gallon for fuel?
The Plows average about 3.5 to 4 mpg and run on low sulfur diesel/biodiesel blend.
How big is the engine in a plow?
Our plows run a 450hp Detroit engine, tow plows run a 505hp Detroit engine
How much snow does the average plow “push” in its lifetime?
(In other words – what is the average longevity for a plow?)
The average lifespan of a plow truck is 15 years.
SD511 (the latest in innovation for weather/road information)
Our Plow Trucks are in essence a rolling computer, with highly technical salt and chemical rate application systems, currently 120 units have an onboard Data collector called an MDC (mobile data collector) this gives the operator the ability to relay real-time road conditions to our web based system and get salt and chemical rate suggestions back almost immediately, keeping us productive, efficient and fiscally responsible. https://sd511.org
“Our Operators and Highway Maintenance Supervisors are responsible for keeping the SD 511 app up to date,” says Tyler Green, SDDOT Equipment Manager. “They take great pride in the level of service they provide . . . keeping 511 updated with the ever-changing weather and road conditions; and most importantly keeping our South Dakota travelers safe and informed.”
The mission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation is to efficiently provide a safe and effective public transportation system.
Roy Intorn, 91, of Winner, SD passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Winner Regional Long-Term Facility in Winner, SD.
Funeral service were held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery. A visitation was held one hour prior to service.
Roy was born in Nov. 12, 1929 in Carlock, SD. Roy farmed with his parents south of Colome until he was drafted into the Army in February 1952 until 1954.
He met his wife Norma in Louisville, Ky., and they were married on July 15, 1953 in Louisville, at the Concordia Lutheran Church.
After being discharged in 1954 they moved back to South Dakota. Roy worked for Robert Brenzina farm south of Colome for several years.
In 1985 they moved to Winner where he resided until his death.
Roy is survived by his three children; Kenny Intorn of Winner, SD, Rodney (Danita) Intorn of Pierre, SD and Karen Knadle (Roger) of Mitchell, SD, 6 grandchildren; Kelli Sitzman (Sean), Jenna (Travis) Masur, Nikki Moody, Sidney (Bethany) Intorn, Kaley (Kevin) Sonsalla, and Jacey Intorn (Kegan) and 8 great grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Norma, one brother Henry Intorn, sisters; Hilda Ulmer, Alvina Blize, Emma Dziadula, Arlene French, Viola Kartak, Mabel Sharkey, Ida Kaiser and Lorraine Prochazka and one son-in-law Pat Knadle.
Alvin “Big Al” H. New Jr., 82, of Grand Island, Neb., died March 9, 2021 at CHI-Health St. Francis.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m., at All Faiths Funeral Home.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 2 p.m., at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate.
Services in his hometown of Winner, SD will be held at Mason Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 625 W. 3rd St., Winner, SD 57580, on Friday March 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. with visitation the hour prior. Burial will follow in Winner City Cemetery.
All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
Al was born on November 27, 1938, eldest son of Alvin H. and Gula (Perry) New Sr. in Winner, South Dakota.
He graduated from Winner High School and attended South Dakota School of Mines. However, his love for farming led him back to the fields. On April 4, 1959 he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Donna Horstman. They built a beautiful life together on the family farm but times were tough and they decided to move to Grand Island in 1972.
While living in Grand Island Al began working for Stahla Mobile Homes. Big Al was known as Mr. Fix It by family and friends and enjoyed the different projects that each day brought. He was skilled in general construction, plumbing, woodworking and masonry. Al was famous for his large garden that he tended to meticulously, everyone enjoyed the fruits of his labor.
Al always enjoyed returning back to South Dakota for yearly hunting, fishing and camping trips. He loved family time spent with his kids, grandkids and more recently great-grandkids. Even when life and health was against Al you would never know, he wasn’t one to complain. He was a simple man who will be missed for his strength and determination.
Al is survived by daughter, Diane (Jim) Stevenson of Doniphan; son, Doug (Annette) New of Kearney; grandchildren, Brent (Jen) Stevenson, Brady (Kylee) Stevenson, Kelsey (Josh) Meier, Brandon (Amy) New, Tara (Logan) Ruzicka and Sean (Lorena) Schultz; seven great-grandchildren with one on the way, along with many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife on February 24, 2021; parents, stepmother, Dorothy (Schneider) New; brother, Duane New and sister, Betty Lou Heying.
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