Robert J. “Bob” Peklo, 80, passed away May 6, 2017 in Omaha, NE.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1960.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Emil & Elsie Peklo (Spicknall) and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou Peklo; Daughters: Kathy English & husband Rick, Karen Peklo; Grandchildren: Ryan English, Katrina McKeagney & husband Adam; 3 great grandchildren; 2 brothers & 2 sisters.
Born April 11, 1934 at Dallas, SD to Emil and Christina (Drefs) joining the family Leona, Annetta, Ervin, & Elta.
Leonard grew up in the White River area. He entered the Army in 1956. After his discharge from the Army he married Thelma Evans. Leonard went to work for Terrace Park Dairy a career that lasted 28 years. He delivered to small towns around Winner, Murdo, and Pierre. The family moved to Winner to help his brother Ervin run the Westside cafe.
Missing the milk business the family moved to Pierre. Leonard worked for Pierre Public School as he enjoyed working around the children. Leonard enjoyed people he liked to prank, scare or tell a story and make people laugh. Leonard loved hunting and being out in nature.
Harold Gidion Bender was born in Dallas, SD on Jan. 31, 1934 to Robert and Emma (Hoffman) Bender. Harry grew up in the Dallas and Gregory area. He entered the Army in November of 1956 and served his country until his honorable discharge in November 1958. Part of Harry’s time in the Army was spent in Germany. Harry then transferred and served in the National Guard.
Harry was a trucker and hauled cattle and grain for several area companies. He enjoyed trucking and did it well. Harry married Vera Condon Dooley on Dec. 19, 1969 and became the father to her four children. A few years later their son Andy was born.
When it came to fixing and tinkering on things–from cars and tractors to working with wood–Harry could do it. He was an excellent mechanic and carpenter.
Harry passed away on May 12, 2017 at Sanford Long Term Care in Chamberlain, SD at the age of 83.
39.3 million Americans expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend
AAA projects 39.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. That is one million more travelers than last year taking to the roads, skies, rails and water, creating the highest Memorial Day travel volume since 2005. The 2017 forecast is 29 percent higher than the 2009 post-recession low of 30.5 million. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 25 to Monday, May 29.
“The expected spike in Memorial Day travel mirrors the positive growth seen throughout the travel industry this year,” said Marilyn Buskohl, spokeswoman for AAA South Dakota. “Higher confidence has led to more consumer spending and many of us are putting that extra cash into travel over the holiday.”
By the Numbers: Memorial Day Travel Forecast
2017 will mark the third consecutive year of growth in Memorial Day travel with 2.7 percent more travelers than last year.
34.6 million Americans (88.1 percent of travelers) will drive to their destinations, an increase of 2.4 percent over last year.
2.9 million Americans are taking to the skies this Memorial Day, increasing air travel by 5.5 percent over last year.
1.75 million Americans, an increase 2.9 percent from 2016, will look to other modes of transportation, including cruises, trains and buses.
Drivers will pay the highest Memorial Day gas prices since 2015.
Airfares, car rental rates and mid-range hotels are all trending higher than last Memorial Day.
Travelers still hitting the road despite higher gas prices
While AAA expects most U.S. drivers will pay the highest Memorial Day gas prices since 2015, the vast majority of holiday travelers (88.1 percent) are still planning to hit the road. Automobile travel will grow by 2.4 percent this Memorial Day, with 34.6 million Americans planning a holiday road trip. The national average price for a gallon of gas was $2.34 per gallon yesterday, 12 cents more than last year.
More Americans are planning to rent cars for their holiday road trips this year. AAA’s car rental bookings are 19 percent higher than last Memorial Day. According to Hertz, the busiest day for car rental pick-ups is expected to be Friday, May 26, based on last year’s data.
Attorney General Marty Jackley, Sanford Health, South Dakota Sheriff’s Association, South Dakota Police Chiefs’ Association and the South Dakota Department of Public Safety announce the rollout of Project Stand Up- a statewide anonymous texting program that allows citizens to standup to drug crimes in their communities.
“As our nation faces a growing drug epidemic, it is important that South Dakotans use innovation and technology to better protect our communities. Anonymous texting allows citizens to be proactive and take part in keeping their communities safe. Please join me, law enforcement, healthcare providers and our communities to Stand Up to illegal drug use,” said Jackley.
“Sanford Health is proud to join with SD law enforcement on this important program to help keep our SD communities safe,” Mike Begeman, Sanford Health.
Project Stand Up is a coordinated effort amongst law enforcement officials and healthcare providers statewide to standup to illegal drug use in South Dakota. Texting a tip is simple- just text ‘drugs’ to 82257. The tipster will be asked a series of questions for additional information. The level of involvement lies with the citizen, while always remaining anonymous. An educational component will be added in the fall to address the legal consequences of drug use.
Area students graduated from Mitchell Technical Institute on May 5.
The graduates include: Samantha Stickland, high honor, business management; Samantha Simkins, culinary academy; Emily Richey, medical laboratory technology; Chelsea Storms, high honor, medical laboratory technology; Forrest Cerv, high honor, agricultural technology-production; Baleigh Turnquist, agricultural technology-production; Cody Heath, honor, Build Dakota Scholar, wind turbine technology.
Brittney Hansen of Winner, a 2016 graduate, gave the alumni association welcome.
Storms was a MTI student ambassador and was named to Who’s Who Among Students at America’s College and Universities
Cerv had perfect attendance for one year.
Lorna Whiting, a laundry aide at Winner Regional Healthcare Center, was selected as the star of the quarter for the second quarter of 2017.
The Star of the Quarter award is an honor meant to recognize outstanding employees who exemplify Winner Regional Healthcare Center’s commitment to quality.
Whiting has been employed at Winner Regional since March of 2015.
The Winner American Legion will meet on May 22 at 7 p.m. at the post home.
Among the items discussed will be plans for Memorial Day.
The Legion auxiliary will meet in the afternoon on May 22.
Winner School District has been awarded a South Dakota Workforce Education Grant.
The grant is to develop an agriscience learning center.
Five South Dakota Workforce grants totaling $1,040,000 have been awarded to four South Dakota school districts and one private nonprofit
In 2013, the South Dakota Legislature established the workforce education fund. Part of that fund was designated to provide grants for career and technical education programs in secondary schools.
The purpose of the grant program is to provide the opportunity to make change in career and technical education programs. High quality CTE programs give students the knowledge, skills and experiences to be prepared for postsecondary education and the workforce.
“These grants help ensure that career and technical education programs across the state offer students up to date training that leads to postsecondary education or entry into the workforce,” said Tiffany Sanderson, the South Dakota Department of Education’s director of career and technical education. “Strong relationships among high schools, postsecondary and businesses lay the foundation for growing tomorrow’s workforce.”
After careful consideration of construction bids, the timeline for Winner Regional Healthcare Center’s expansion and renovation project will alter slightly. While recent bids came in higher than hoped for and expected, the board of directors remains committed to moving forward with the project, albeit with slightly altered timelines. “We are as committed as ever to moving forward with our building project, but we are not okay with simply raising the total cost of the project,” said Brian Schaeffer, board president. “It is our responsibility to make financially responsible decisions and although we’re disappointed to delay construction, it is the right thing to do.”
The board is also committed to not cutting corners or scaling back on the magnitude of the project. Their plan is to deliver the originally planned for project, within budget, by advertising for bids a second time. This delays the start date for construction, but the hope is that bid amounts will be more within reason. Winner Regional CEO Kevin Coffey added, “There is a lot of building going on right now in both Winner and surrounding communities. While that’s great from a development perspective, it’s not so good for those who are building, as it raises prices.”
The project’s architects have been working to clarify construction plan details that should help bring in more accurate, lower bids. Local contractors are strongly encouraged to submit bids on the project and to reach out with any questions they may have that would assist them in submitting a bid. The goal is to still break ground sometime this year and fundraising efforts will continue to ramp up. Initial fundraising efforts have brought in over $1.2 million in pledges and donations.
If you would like to make a donation or have questions on the building project, please contact Foundation Director Jody Engel at (605) 842-7231.
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