Kim Kinney, granddaughter of Clarence and Anna Talbott (homesteaders of Winner), is the renowned author behind the inspirational bestseller, Living for His Glory: Strengthen your Faith as you Find Hope and Purpose in Life’s Seemingly Insurmountable Challenges.
Her aunt and uncle were Marvin and Betty Talbott of Winner.
Her mother was Marian Talbott Schumacher, brother of Marvin Talbott, who was a long time judge in Winner.
Kim’s father, Arthur, was a lawyer and for a short time he was in law practice in downtown Winner with Marvin and Clarence.
Kim was born in Yankton and went to Valparaiso University for her undergrad and University of Wisconsin-Madison for grad school.
Currently, she lives in the Charlotte area of North Carolina, where she has lived for 39 years.
Kim says her passion is making the Bible come alive in creative and engaging ways. Fifteen years ago, she founded an international online ministry for young adults and professionals.
She has taken her writing to a different platform with a three-book series: The Glory Series. Her debut book, Living for His Glory, immediately became a bestseller and has since earned six awards. The second book in the series will be released later this year.
Kim’s unwavering zeal to uplift others for the glory of God is evident in her role as a sought-after speaker and respected author. She gives all glory to God for the book’s success and impact.
In this soul-stirring work, Kim weaves winsome personal stories, spiritual insights, humor, and biblical wisdom into a tapestry of hope, encouragement, and purpose. Her genuine vulnerability and authenticity have struck a chord with readers to not settle for a life of mediocrity by living for the “little g” glories of self.
Living for His Glory shows us how to live for the “capital G” Glory of God—the Glory that has the power to transform our lives into lives of victory, peace, and joy. Filled with inspiration on every page, you’ll find the hope you long for.
Kim says she will always have a great fondness for Winner. “There are so many wonderful memories,” she said.
Connect with Kim at https://kimskinneybooks.wixsite.com/glory, or email: @kimskinneybooks@gmail.com.
Her book can be found on Amazon.
By Dan Bechtold
Editor
Students in the Colome Consolidated School District will return to classes on Monday, Aug. 14.
This year Colome is going to a four day school week and the school hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:32 p.m.
There will be a full day of classes on the first day and busses will run.
Betsy Rohde, who has been the business manager for the school district for seven years, will be the CEO of the district as well as the business manager. Samantha West will continue as the K-12 principal.
New this year will be begindergarten which will be all day. Students need to be age 5 by Sept. 1 to attend begindergarten.
There will also be a preschool from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Students need to be 4 by Sept. 1 to attend preschool. Tami Tate will be both the begindergarten and preschool teacher.
A back to school open house will be held Aug. 10 from 5-7 p.m.
New teachers this year will be Katie Richey, 4th grade; Paige Haukaas, 5th grade; Abbie Philmalee, ag teacher and FFA advisor; Lexie Stenson, elementary special education teacher.
Shelby Hrabanek will be the teacher in a combined first and second grade classroom. She was the elementary special education teacher last year.
New paraprofessionals will be Katie Hurley and Ivy Ekroth.
There will be an after school program Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Parents are to call the office to register. Korey Bertram will be the after school program teacher
The teacher in-service days will be Aug. 9-10.
Homecoming in Colome is set for Sept. 8.
Joyce E Kauer, 75 died Aug. 2, 2023 at Monument Health – Rapid City Hospital.
Joyce Elaine (Legge) Kauer was born June 25, 1947 at Winner, SD to George and Berniece (Storms) Legge.
In July of 1948 the family moved to Clearfield, SD, where her parents owned and operated Legge Garage. Joyce attended grade school at Clearfield School 1st through 8th grade. She graduated from Winner High School in 1967. Joyce worked at DECA at Grossenburg Implement during high school and continued to work their until May 1969. She married James L. Kauer on Oct. 5, 1968, in Winner SD.
In May 1969 she and Jim moved to Rapid City SD. Daughter Jennifer Jill was born on Aug. 1, 1974. Joyce was devoted to her family and friends. She enjoyed the outdoors, her numerous cats over the years and her garden. One of her favorite activities was her neighborhood birthday club where they enjoyed food and birthday sweets. She enjoyed collecting and selling her antiques and collectibles at her booth at Black Hills Antique Mall on 6th Street. She was an excellent cook and shared many recipes over the years and made the best Christmas Bread that was always a favorite at the holidays. Joyce was always up for a game of pitch, snatch or Mexican Train dominoes. Joyce loved to paint and shared her talent with the gifts of original oil painting as gifts to family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, James, daughter, Jennifer (Jason) Totten, grandchildren, Wyatt Totten, Kaitlyn Totten (Grady Martin), Cooper Totten. One great-grandson, Brooks Martin. Brothers, Kelly (Robin) Legge, Loren (Deb) Legge, niece Halley Legge and nephew Lander (Hannah) Legge as well as many extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol Geldert, brother-in-law, Robert Geldert, grandparents, George C. and Amelia Legge, Joseph and Cresenthia Storms.
A Christian Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Therese the Little Flower Catholic Church in Rapid City. She was laid to rest following the Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
Please visit the online memorial for Joyce at: www.OsheimSchmidt.com.
Winner Schools will be having back to school activities soon for each building.
The high school orientation and computer checkout for students entering grades 9-12 will be held at the armory at 6 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Each student must have a parent/guardian accompany them to complete the required paperwork. Following this meeting students will turn in the required paperwork and be allowed to pick up their computer to take home. Each student will need to verify insurance coverage or purchase the school insurance coverage for $50 prior to taking their computer home. Students who are unable to attend the orientation may attend an alternate orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. in room 100 of the high school.
The middle school orientation for students entering grades 6-8 will be held at the armory at 6 pm on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Students will receive their schedules and other information during these orientation meetings. After the orientation meeting in the armory students and parents will be able to visit their classrooms and check out their lockers.
The Winner Elementary school will host their meet the teacher night on Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Winner Elementary School.
Questions may be directed to the Middle/High School Office at 842-8125 or the Elementary School Office at 842-8170.
Gerald Witte – High School Principal
Brett Gardner – Middle School Principal
Brian Naasz – Elementary Principal
By Bosten Morehart
Staff writer
August Summer Nights in Colome will be held on Aug. 11, on Main Street and will be Hawaiian themed.
The Summer Nights in Colome will be filled with fun events for everyone young and old and is one of the summer events of the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce.
It will run from 6 pm to 10 pm with free entry for all.
There are many games and activities for all to participate in while the event is going on.
There will be beach sand volleyball as part of the Hawaiian theme along with a Hawaiian themed photo booth.
Face painting, palm tree bouncy house, various limbo games will also be going on.
Vendors for food and drinks are going to be available during the event.
There is going to be a best dressed award given out for the Hawaiian theme.
The entertainment will be the Kenaston Family band providing music entertainment for those who attend.
The sponsors for this Summer Nights are the Frontier Bar, the Dougherty Cattle Company, The Lodge at Bolton Ranch.
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