“Midnight Moonlight” will be the theme of the Winner High School prom which will be held April 30 in the Winner Armory.
The grand march will be at 6:30 p.m. with the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $2 at the door and $1 in advance at the high school office.
This year the prom servers are Saylor Schuyler, Leila Balsiger, Ellison Kaiser, Kendall Dice, Cici Watson, Karlee Brozik, Maxton Brozik, Stratton Morehart, Garret Phillips, Rylee Schroeder, Aiden Barfuss and Browdy Kocer.
Lynnelle Anderson will be the MC for the grand march.
The king and queen of prom will be crowned after the grand march.
A banquet and dance will be held in the auxiliary gym.
Prom advisors are Karyl Clay and Val Ewing.
Following the dance there will be an after prom party in the Armory.
The after prom party lasts all night and is a fun and safe evening for all who attend.
There will be several inflatables and other games. Some of the games will be black light dodge ball, Whip Out, 9 square, which was super popular last year and a sumo suit.
There will be card games, bean bag contest and canvas painting.
There will be lots of food and a coffee bar.
The feature event will be a hypnotist which is always entertaining.
Prizes will be given out throughout the evening. The bigger prizes will be given out at the end of the party.
Parents will be called if their student leaves the after prom party before it has concluded. Also, if a student who has signed up does not arrive by midnight their parents will be called.
Members of the committee say that businesses have been very generous.
Russell Robert Kinzer, 88, of Colome, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory after a brief struggle with cancer.
Funeral services were held April 23 at the Berean Church in Gregory. Burial followed at the Colome Cemetery.
Russell was born at the farmhouse south of Colome on Sept. 3, 1933, to Joseph (Vern) and Ernestine (Delfs) Kinzer. In his early years, he enjoyed spearfishing (with pitch forks), playing baseball and hunting around the family homestead on the Buttes, along with his dad and brothers.
He boarded with his grandparents in Colome while attending high school where his enthusiasm for sports broadened to basketball and football. High school is also where he met Marjorie and where their romance blossomed. During his high school years, he was fond of attending youth group where he placed his trust in Jesus Christ as his Savior.
Russell graduated from Colome High School in 1951, where his motto in the yearbook was “There’s never a dull moment when he’s around.”
On March 1, 1953, Russell was united in marriage to Marjorie Farris. Through this union seven children were born. After living in Lake Andes and Kimball where he worked in and eventually managed a Buches grocery store, he moved the family in 1959 to the Kinzer farm, making him a third generation farmer. Here he raised various types of livestock, farmed, and managed a dairy.
During his lifetime he served on the Highland District #57 School Board, Colome School Board, and Stewart Township Board. Russell also served as Corporal in the South Dakota Army National Guard.
Russell enjoyed coaching, watching his children and grandchildren play sports, and the occasional weekend golf game. He found pleasure in gathering to play cards with family and friends. His church family was also important to him and he faithfully attended services on Sunday.
He is survived by seven children: David and Kathy (Hermsen) Kinzer of Tea, SD; Vickie Fastnacht of Olathe, KS; Cindy and Ken Lenker of Tulsa, OK; Debbie and Glenn Johnson of Alliance, NE; Mark Kinzer of Colome; Tammy and Scot Beaird of Olathe, KS; and Craig Kinzer of Las Vegas, NV; 26 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren; two sisters Jeannine Johnson of Des Moines, IA, and Diana Syfie of Ainsworth, NE; and one brother, Darol Kinzer of San Diego, CA; sister-in-law Carolyn Musilek and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie (Farris); his parents and parents-in-law, Martin and Mattie (Hopkins) Farris; his brother and sister-in-law Ronald and Evelyn (Simons) Kinzer; his brother-in-law, Walt Johnson; his sister and brother-in-law, Leila and Kenneth Adams; his sister-in-law Erna (Kahler) Kinzer; his brother-in-law, George Syfie; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Arold and Rosie Farris; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leslie and Fern Farris; and his brother-in-law, Lyle Musilek.
Russell Robert Kinzer, 88, of Colome, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory after a brief struggle with cancer.
Funeral services were held April 23 at the Berean Church in Gregory. Burial followed at the Colome Cemetery.
Russell was born at the farmhouse south of Colome on Sept. 3, 1933, to Joseph (Vern) and Ernestine (Delfs) Kinzer. In his early years, he enjoyed spearfishing (with pitch forks), playing baseball and hunting around the family homestead on the Buttes, along with his dad and brothers.
He boarded with his grandparents in Colome while attending high school where his enthusiasm for sports broadened to basketball and football. High school is also where he met Marjorie and where their romance blossomed. During his high school years, he was fond of attending youth group where he placed his trust in Jesus Christ as his Savior.
Russell graduated from Colome High School in 1951, where his motto in the yearbook was “There’s never a dull moment when he’s around.”
On March 1, 1953, Russell was united in marriage to Marjorie Farris. Through this union seven children were born. After living in Lake Andes and Kimball where he worked in and eventually managed a Buches grocery store, he moved the family in 1959 to the Kinzer farm, making him a third generation farmer. Here he raised various types of livestock, farmed, and managed a dairy.
During his lifetime he served on the Highland District #57 School Board, Colome School Board, and Stewart Township Board. Russell also served as Corporal in the South Dakota Army National Guard.
Russell enjoyed coaching, watching his children and grandchildren play sports, and the occasional weekend golf game. He found pleasure in gathering to play cards with family and friends. His church family was also important to him and he faithfully attended services on Sunday.
He is survived by seven children: David and Kathy (Hermsen) Kinzer of Tea, SD; Vickie Fastnacht of Olathe, KS; Cindy and Ken Lenker of Tulsa, OK; Debbie and Glenn Johnson of Alliance, NE; Mark Kinzer of Colome; Tammy and Scot Beaird of Olathe, KS; and Craig Kinzer of Las Vegas, NV; 26 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren; two sisters Jeannine Johnson of Des Moines, IA, and Diana Syfie of Ainsworth, NE; and one brother, Darol Kinzer of San Diego, CA; sister-in-law Carolyn Musilek and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie (Farris); his parents and parents-in-law, Martin and Mattie (Hopkins) Farris; his brother and sister-in-law Ronald and Evelyn (Simons) Kinzer; his brother-in-law, Walt Johnson; his sister and brother-in-law, Leila and Kenneth Adams; his sister-in-law Erna (Kahler) Kinzer; his brother-in-law, George Syfie; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Arold and Rosie Farris; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leslie and Fern Farris; and his brother-in-law, Lyle Musilek.
Dick J. Ring, 59, of Winner, SD passed away on Saturday, April 16 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside service were held on Saturday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Colome Cemetery in Colome, SD. A celebration of life was held at 2 pm, after burial, at the Colome American Legion in Colome.
Dick J. Ring was born to Walter R. Ring and Celestine “Sally” (Ruhkamp) Ring on March 28, 1963 in Gregory SD. Dick was the first of two children born to Walt and Sally.
Dick attended New Grand Valley country school until the 3rd grade. In the fall of 1971 they closed the country school and he started attending school at the newly built Colome Elementary School.
Dick grew up helping his dad on the farm in his younger years. Dick served on the Colome Volunteer Fire Department for a couple years while he lived in Colome. He worked for Carlson Construction driving truck and later worked many years for Roger Root, farming. He worked for the Root family until his health no longer allowed him to work.
Dick and Connie enjoyed going camping together and Dick loved to fish.
Dick leaves behind special friend, Connie Colson of Winner, SD, sister Lisa (Roger) Hauf of Colome, SD, son Dee Jay Ring, and a host of other family and friends.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Celestine Ring; half-brothers Richard Leiberger and Lesley Leiberger, and half-sister Debra Christensen.
A celebration of life for Jack Lunne will be held in Colome, SD, in the summer of 2023.
John Joseph (Jack) Lunne, Gilbert, AZ, passed away April 17, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer that lasted over 20 years.
Jack was the third of six children born to Joseph and Barbara (Mackrall) Lunne.
His early years were spent on a farm near Wewela, SD, and attended Highland Country School. The family moved to a farm north of Colome, SD, and he attended the Viaduct Country School and graduated from Colome High School in 1964. He was the CHS homecoming king in 1964.
After graduation, he lived in Spearfish were he worked for the saw mill. Jack was drafted into the US Army in 1965, serving as an Honor Guard in Ft. Carson, CO. They conducted military rites for many young men who died in war in Vietnam. After his military service, he returned to Spearfish to work again at the saw mill.
Jack married Mary Jean (Lindgren) in 1966. To this union two children were born: Tina and Joseph. The family moved to Gillette, WY, in 1970 where he worked for the Campbell Co. School District, UPS, Salt Creek Freight, and AMAX Coal Mine, retiring in 2003.
In 1984, he met and married Patricia Duffel. Upon his retirement, they moved to Gilbert, AZ. Their love for travel took them all over, always sharing stories with family. The Peterson/Lunne family reunions were a special time.
While living in Wyoming, some of his most cherished times were hunting with brother Blaine and friends in the mountains. Jack and Blaine shared their love for softball, playing on the same team for several years, and enjoyed the challenge of a good golf game. Jack spent as much time as he could with his grandchildren.
Jack enjoyed many hours on baseball fields watching his grandson, Samuel and Maxwell and watching granddaughter Brooklyn play softball.
Survivors include his wife Pat of Gilbert, AZ; daughter Tina (Ryan) Pitts, grandchildren Samuel, Maxwell, and Brooklyn, all of Sierra Vista, AZ; son Joseph (Emily) Lunne of Durham, NC; two sisters, Alice Slade of Gregory, SD, and Ruth (Doug) Jones of Pierre, SD; brother Blaine of Buffalo, WY; brothers-in-law Dennis (Janice) Grenoble of Gregory, SD, and Curt Wiedman of Mission, SD; sister-in-law Caroline Peterson of Platte, SD; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews; and Krista Duffel, a special granddaughter who spent many summers with Pat and Jack in Pine Haven.
The Tripp County Water User District was among South Dakota rural water systems that were approved for funding by the Board of Water and Natural Resources on April 13. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources announced more than $430 million were approved for South Dakota water system projects.
The local water district applied for $13.5 million in funding for their System Improvement Project. Tripp County Water User District received a $9,250,000 drinking water state revolving fund loan and a $4,050,000 ARPA grant. This project will include an additional storage tank east of Carter, the paralleling and looping of approximately 60 miles of water lines to increase water pressure and the expansion of their well field to address supply issues. The terms of the loan are 0 percent for 30 years.
Lisa Stiehl, manager of Tripp County Water User District, said “the district is very pleased with the funding award and the terms of the loan are huge for the system and our customers.” Stiehl hopes the water district can let bids later this year.
The American Rescue Plan Act provides grants for eligible water, wastewater, and storm water and nonpoint source projects. The state of South Dakota is making a historic investment in infrastructure by dedicating $600 million of ARPA funding for local water and wastewater infrastructure grants.
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