Submitted Photo Khloe Briggs, 9, has made a hair donation to Wigs for Kids. This is the second donation she has made to Wigs for Kids. Briggs is pictured with Susi Brown Riedl from Styles and Files in Winner. Briggs is the daughter of Thad and Rique Briggs.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Winner boys basketball team celebrates its victory in the SoDak 16 game last Tuesday in Murdo. Winner defeated Mobridge/Pollock 53-50.
Submitted Photo The Winner Dairy Queen won the named the snowplow contest for the Pierre region of the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Walter the Salter is the name the local Dairy Queen gave to the plow. Pictured from left are Carmen Hansen, store manager; Jenna Underhill, store employee; Phil Kahler, driver of truck No. DT407 which is now known as -Walter the Salter, Doug Sherman, Winner area DOT engineer and Gregg Ulmer, Unit 392 supervisor.
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.
Submitted Photo Modern Woodmen was honored for 55 years of business in Winner by the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are Marsha Risseeuw, Modern Woodmen representative and Mike Scott, executive director of the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce.
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.
James Zimmerman, 82, of Winner, SD passed
away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Winner Regional Health Care Center in
Winner, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD. Burial was at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD.
James was born on May 13, 1938, in Eureka, SD, to Albert Zimmerman and Bertha (Brunmeier) Zimmerman. He was a graduate of Eureka High School. He went to Northern State College in Aberdeen for one year after high school. He then taught at a country school for about one year and decided that was not for him. He then went to work for Northwestern Bell, where he would remain for his entire career.
He also served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1967, receiving an honorable discharge.
He married Mary Pettit on Feb. 15, 1969, in Winner, SD. To this union, two daughters were born, Jodi and Julie.
Jim was a member of the Immaculate Conception
Church, where he participated in Knights of Columbus, church choir and helping
out wherever else as needed. His
greatest joy was baseball season at Leahy Bowl. Many days, nights and weekends
were spent taking tickets for the Teeners and Legion games. Rarely, if ever, did he miss a game. He
enjoyed traveling with the teams to the state tournaments and cheering them on.
He was also an avid Winner Warriors fan, known to park his pickup by the fence
in the early hours for every football game. He also took pride in singing with
the Acafellas for a number of years at various events.
Jim is survived by his daughter Jodi and son-in-law Daric Mortensen and grandson Riley of Yankton, SD; grandson Nathan Mortensen and Stacy of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter Julie and son-in-law John Gordon V and grandson John VI of Rapid City, SD; granddaughter Molly Gordon of Sioux Falls, SD; sister Eloise Cannon and Lanny of Meridian, Idaho and a host of other extended relatives.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, Albert and Bertha; and sister Geri.
May the angels lead you home, Zim.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations
to the Storybook Island in Rapid City, SD.
This week saw South Dakota closing in
on a major milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Nearly a third of the state’s adult
population had received at least one dose of the vaccine. The South Dakota Department
of Health reported more that 158,000 people have received at least one dose of
the vaccine.
That number did not include 12,800
people vaccinated by veterans affairs, thousands through Indian Health Service
and thousands more through Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, which has expanded
rapidly during the past three weeks.
And the vaccine surge will only
intensity. Department of Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon announced an
increase in the state’s weekly allotment with thousands more doses expected from
a third vaccine from Johnson & Johnson.
Since the vaccinations began in
December, South Dakota has consistently ranked in the top five or per capita
vaccine administration.
Despite the positive numbers, South
Dakota continues to see a stubborn level
of new infections.
A week ago the state was averaging 157 cases and now that is up to
about 167 cases.
Tripp County has seen an increase in
the number of new cases.
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