The 11th annual Winner Area
Chamber of Commerce Sharpshooter Bird and Clay
Classic will be held Dec. 10-11.
The classic will feature six person
teams and they will have four hours to hunt on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Check in will be at the Rosebud Arrow,
Rod and Gun Club before 2 p.m.
Once checked in persons will compete in trap shooting.
The Friday night banquet will be held
at the Tripp County 4-H Center where there will be a Calcutta and a drawing for
landowners.
The Saturday night awards banquet will be held at the 4-H Center. There will be games, a meal followed by
awarding of prizes from the hunt.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three
teams and guns will be awarded to each member of the team.
This year there are 16 teams in the
hunt.
Mike Scott, executive director of the
Chamber, says there is still need for more volunteers for the hunt. This
incudes more judges for the Saturday hunt. Persons who can help are to call the
Chamber office at 842-1533.
George
Roubideaux, 64, of Mission, SD passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at the
Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral service was held Dec. 2, 2021 at noon at the Bishop Jones Building in Mission, SD. Burial followed in the Holy Family Cemetery. Wake service began on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Bishop Jones Building in Mission.
The family
of George Michael Roubideaux Sr. include wife Diane Miller and children:
Denise, Michael Jr. Weylin, Tamelia, Alexis, David and Teresa.
Larry Sund,
73, of Hot Springs, SD, formerly of Winner, SD passed away on Thursday, Dec 2,
2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Winner, SD. Burial will follow in the Colome City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.
Larry Dale
Sund was born Aug. 26, 1948 to Eldon & Ruth (Burdick) Sund in Winner
Baptist Hospital. He passed away on Dec. 2 in Rapid City Monument Hospital with
wife & daughter by his side.
Larry grew
up in the Winner area and started working for Frank Antes and worked there for
25 years. He then started work for Tripp County Highway Department and worked
there for 32 years until he retired.
He married
Lorinda O’Bryan on Nov. 11, 1978 in Winner, SD. To this union two children were
born, Scott Sund & Shawna Rogers. They resided in Winner until October of
2019 when they moved to Hot Springs, SD.
He enjoyed
spending time with family, fishing, gardening, and fixing bikes for kids. He
loved watching western movies, driving around, & seeing new sights.
Larry is
survived by his wife Lorinda, son Scott, daughter Shawna (David), 4
grandchildren; Adrian George, Robert George, Dustin Sund, & Destiny Sund.
Sisters and brothers: Belva (Bud) Leighton, Ruth (Bob) Benedict, Carol Hight,
Linda Sund, Don (Susan) Sund, Jim Sund, Mary (Mike) Hodge, Wanda (Ron) Klein,
Connie Jones, Nancy (Jeff) Peters, & Roger (Tammy) Sund, and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Larry is
preceded in death by parents, Eldon & Ruth, sister Janet (infant), brother
Eldon (Pat) Sund and in laws Patrick & Ethel O’Bryan.
Funeral
services for Jerry L. Meyer, 73, of Chamberlain, SD will be 3 p.m., Wednesday,
December 8, 2021 at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain with burial in
the Riverview Cemetery at Chamberlain.
Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Church of
Christ.
Jerry Lee
Meyer, 73, of Chamberlain passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2021 at the Sanford
Chamberlain Care Center surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was
born to Gideon and Adeline (Holec) Meyer on Sept. 21, 1948 in Parkston, SD.
Jerry was raised in the surrounding Chamberlain area and graduated from
Chamberlain High School in 1966. He worked various jobs over the years in his
beloved community and served our country for 27 years in the Army National
Guard.
Jerry
married his high school sweetheart Sherry Smith on Nov. 20, 1966. To this union
one daughter, Michele, was born.
Jerry was
adored by his family and community and was always willing to help anyone in
need. He worked for most of his career between Midwest Supply and Register
Lakota Printing, however, his true passion was tinkering and fixing small
engines. Throughout his career, Jerry supported a small engine repair shop from
his home. He truly was a jack of all trades and was able to fix anything from
lawnmowers to chainsaws to vacuum cleaners. Jerry also volunteered for many
years as Santa Claus’ local embodiment for the City of Chamberlain and families
in the community.
Memories of
Jerry will survive with his life partner Sherry Meyer (Chamberlain, SD);
daughter Michele Hagenlock (Winner, SD); grandson Evan Hagenlock (St. Charles,
MO); half-sister Shirley Gregoire (Fairfax, SD); cousin Maynard Meyer (Tripp,
SD); brothers-in-law Ty Smith (Mitchell, SD) and Ron Smith (Chamberlain, SD);
dear friend of many years Ron Luurs (Pukwana, SD); his dear furry dachshund
friend Oscar Weiner Meyer; and all of his community who had the opportunity to
share the joy that Jerry brought to our lives.
Preceding
Jerry in death were his parents, grandparents, father-in-law Clairedon Smith,
mother-in-law Bertha (Hieb) Smith, brother-in-law Gary Smith, and many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
In lieu of
flowers, memorials are requested to be directed to the Chamberlain Senior
Center.
Viola L.
Farris, 99, of Grand Island, Neb., died
Wednesday Dec. 1, 2021, at her home.
Memorial
services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Apfel Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Westlawn Memorial
Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School. Apfel
Funeral Home is serving the family.
Viola Loeda
Farris was born Jan. 15, 1922, near Utica, NE to Frank and Wilheminia “Minnie”
(Neujahr) Suhr. She was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church on Feb. 6, 1922,
and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, NE on June 2, 1935. At age
two, she moved to the Lushton community. She attended District 11 School. At
age nine, she moved into the town of Lushton and graduated high school in 1939.
Viola married Edwin Farris on Nov. 5, 1945,
at Treasure Island, CA. To this union was born eight children She lived in
Ainsworth, and Johnstown, NE and Winner and Mission, SD. She held various jobs
as a waitress, cook, golf clubhouse manager at Ainsworth, NE and Winner and
Mission, SD. She moved to Grand Island in 1989. Mr. Farris preceded her in
death on Jan. 6, 2002.
Viola was a
member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, Altar Guild and Evening
Guild. She was president of Ladies League at Fonner View Golf Course for 2
years, a life member of DAVA where she served as chaplain, a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary, and volunteered at the Veterans Hospital. She was a
member of the Red Hat Society and leader of the Chrysalis Red Hatters. She
enjoyed crocheting, golf, pool, crossword puzzles, and playing Wii.
Survivors
include children: Nyhlia Kempke, Audrey Farris, Robert (Sue) Farris, Randy
Farris, Rick Farris, Judy (Robin)Dykstra, Ron (Janelle) Farris, Debra (Steve)
Splitt; grandchildren: Keith (Becky) Kempke, Chad (Treva) Kempke, Rob Farris,
Lindsay (Jessie) Farris, Amanda Farris, Maghen Farris, Alisa Farris, Christopher
Bolton, Brian (Kayla) Krege, Kaelee Krege, Andrew (Megan) Krege, Jessie (Steve)
Farris, Betsy Farris, John Farris, Brianna (Matt) Whalen; great grandchildren:
Eli, Ruth, Aryn, Jordan, Mason, Maddox, Kannon, Olivia, Cougar, Mia, Jillian,
Lyla, Serenity, Brielle, Harper, Kaeslee, and Sophie.
She was
preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Louis and Emanuel Suhr, and
sisters: Elfrieda Strait and Evelyn Pinneo.
Online
condolences may be left at www.apfelfuneralhome.com
Lorraine M.
Dohmen, 86, of Winner, SD passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at the Winner
Regional Hospital. Funeral services were
scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Church
beginning at 10 a.m. with visitation one
hour prior to Mass. Burial was Friday,
Dec. 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. M.T, at the Black Hills National Cemetery.
Lorraine
Maxine Earll was born April 28, 1935 to Lloyd and Geraldine (Schmidt)
Earll. The family was complete when
younger sister, Marion, was born.
Lorraine was raised on a farm in the Witten/Carter area, graduating from
Winner High School.
She was united in marriage to Norbert Ruhkamp
and to this union, three daughters were born: Crystal, Tracy, and Tammy.
Lorraine had
a strong work ethic, whether it was working for an employer or as a
housewife. She worked for several years
at Bailey Rexall Drug as a sales clerk.
She enjoyed meeting and helping customers. She also worked at the Winner Drive-In
Theater, giving her daughters the opportunity to play on the awesome playground
and see many movies on hot summer nights.
She taught her girls to work hard, be kind, and mind their manners.
In 1970,
Lorraine married James Dohmen. They
enjoyed years of volunteer work, travel, hosting family events, and raising the
girls. As parents and grandparents, they
were second to none! Lorraine was a
Junior Catholic Daughter counselor, a member of Court Mary Imelda Catholic
Daughters of the Americas, the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, the Winner
VFW Auxiliary, and the Colome American Legion Auxiliary.
Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She attended many ballgames, concerts, graduations, weddings, and
baptisms.
Grateful for
sharing her life are daughters, Crystal (Wayne) Pauli, Tracy (Cal) Swanson, and
Tammy (Riley) Sargent; grandchildren Tara (James) Johnson, Jeremy (Heather
Bieber) Pauli, Josh (Samantha) Pauli, Cally (Riley) Garrigan, Tanner (Ashley)
Swanson, and Baley (Brandon) Moore; great-grandchildren Austin and Cade Falor,
Destrie (Rachel), Dax, and Morgan Johnson, Elizabeth and Madison Pauli, Madelyn
and Gracie Garrigan, Lucy and Sylvie Swanson, Kendall and Leslie Moore, and
very special family friends, Kitty Little and John (Megan) Little, as well as
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins
who played significant roles in her life.
Lorraine is
preceded in death by her husband, James Dohmen; parents, Lloyd and Geraldine
Earll; sister, Marion Gregg; brother-in-law, James Gregg; mother-in-law and
father-in law, William and Marie Dohmen; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rosemary
and Don Elsasser, and brother-in-law, Gene Dohmen.
Submitted Photo Keely Connot received a $50 grant from the Winner Area Retired School Personnel. Connot says she will use the grant to purchase items to help increase student engagement during lessons and flexible seating. Some items would be clipboards that students can use while doing homework and activities to do with students for reviewing and homework. Connot teaches 6th grade math and English language arts.
The South Dakota Supreme Court has issued the decision in Thom, Miller v. Barnett and In re Election Contest as to Amendment A. In a four-to-one decision, the Court held that Amendment A, as submitted to the voters in the November 2020 general election, violated the single subject requirement in the South Dakota Constitution. As a result of the constitutional violation, the Court has declared the amendment invalid.
The Court determined that the provisions of Amendment A embraced three separate and distinct subjects:
(1) Recreational Marijuana—by creating a comprehensive plan to constitutionally legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for all persons at least twenty-one years of age;
(2) Hemp—by constitutionally mandating that the Legislature pass laws regarding hemp; and
(3) Medical Marijuana—by constitutionally mandating that the Legislature pass laws ensuring access to marijuana for limited medical use for qualifying persons.
In reaching its decision, the majority opinion explained that the provisions involving recreational marijuana, hemp, and medical marijuana each have separate objects and purposes, which were not dependent upon or connected with each other.
The drafters’ failure to comply with the single subject requirement in the South Dakota Constitution Article XXIII, § 1 meant that voters were unable to separately vote on each distinct subject embraced in Amendment A. The Court noted in its decision that the Proponents of Amendment A failed to identify a single “instance when voters in another state have been asked to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, and hemp in a single vote.” One member of the Court issued a special writing joining the majority in finding a violation of the single subject rule, and expressing the view that a violation of the single subject requirement is not necessarily fatal in all instances; but adding that here there was no argument or proof that South Dakota voters would have adopted Amendment A in the absence of the medical marijuana and hemp provisions.
A separate opinion was filed by another member of the Court, concurring in part and dissenting in part, that focused on the long history of the initiative in South Dakota, the deference to be paid to initiated constitutional amendments passed by the voters, and the belief that Amendment A appropriately contains parts of a comprehensive plan addressing the related issues of recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, and hemp. Based on the conclusion that there was no single subject violation, the writing also addressed whether Amendment A is a constitutional revision that should have been submitted to the voters through a constitutional convention rather than by an initiative and concluded that it was not a constitutional revision.
Finally, the Court unanimously held that (1) the circuit court properly dismissed the election contest filed by Thom and Miller; (2) neither Thom nor Miller had standing to challenge Amendment A, but Governor Noem’s written ratification of Miller’s declaratory judgment action allowed for the action to proceed as if it had been commenced by the Governor; and (3) the challenge to Amendment A was not required to be brought before the election.
The Court’s opinion can be accessed on the UJS website at https://ujs.sd.gov.
The Lil’ Feller has been sold
to RF Buche, who owns a chain of Buche Foods and Gus Stop Convenience
Stores. Buche will take over on Tuesday
November 30th, 2021. The
store will be open during the transition with no disruption to customers.
The name will change to The
Gus Stop and will remain open 24 hours.
Charge customers will stay the same along with the same process with their
charge card. All current Lil’ Fellers
team members will be making the jump to the GF Buche Co team and will keep their
years of service with the Buche Company.
“Brian has a built a great team and we are excited to work with his team,”
said RF Buche.
“We are looking for a manager
as well as a few other positions so please go to buchefoods.com if you have an
interest in full or part time.” Stated
RF. All GF Buche Co team members are
able to get up to a $2,000 sign on bonus as well as great benefits and
competitive wages. “So if you are
looking for a change or just want some extra spending money, please check us
out” said Buche.
The Gus stop deli will be
enhanced and the casino will be expanded along with the same great service
Brian and have team have provided to Winner for many years. More updates and the new look is scheduled
for mid-2022 and the store will remain open to customers while that happens.
“Brian Schaeffer has worked
very hard and has done a great job for the community of Winner. He has left big shoes to fill but I think
Winner will love the finished product.” stated Buche. “We hope everyone stops in to say hello!”
RF’s dad, Robert named the
first “Gus Stop” convenience store in 1998 after the GF Buche Co. founder Gus
Buche. RF also has a 13-year-old son
named Gus. Obviously, RF hopes for Gus to
continue in the family business.
GF Buche Co was founded in
1905 by RF’s great grandfather in Lake Andes and the company has remained in
the Buche family since. Currently the
company has 20 locations throughout South Dakota consisting of grocery,
convenience, auto, and hardware stores along with a Taco Johns location and
another Taco Johns coming to Winner in the spring of 2022.
Charley Pravecek of the Winner football
team, has been named to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader Elite 45.
Each year the Argus Leader selects the
best football players in the state.
Pravecek was both a guard and tackle
for a Winner team that was thoroughly dominate. Pravecek led an offensive line
that rushed for over 3,600 yards this season.
He was almost as dominant as a
defensive presence for the Warriors. He had 36.5 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a
loss and 4.5 sacks on a Winner team that rarely gave their opponents room.
“Defensively, he was dominant. He
played with incredible effort and technique,” said coach Trent Olson. “He was
one of the best linemen I have ever seen in 11B.”
Named honorable mention in the Elite 45
was Kaden Keiser of Winner.
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