A local hero who is making a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities.
Kara Zeigler with Winner Pharmacy!
Kara helps to ensure people’s health and safety by filling prescriptions, setting up medication minders to assist people to be more independent in taking medications, and completing routine medication reviews to monitor for possible medication interactions and she does it all with a smile!
Community Connections Inc. appreciates Kara, and all staff at Winner Pharmacy, for making a difference in the lives of people supported by CCI.
Community Connections Inc challenged Winner Food Center in wearing purple March 26 to help raise epilepsy awareness in the community.
Winner Food Center showed the most purple and won the challenge. A subway meal from CCI to WFC was the prize for the awesome turn out of their employees wearing purple!
What Is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system. Epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder. It is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures (or after one seizure with a high risk for more) that were not caused by some known medical condition.
What Are Seizures?
Seizures seen in epilepsy are caused by disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain. The seizures in epilepsy may be related to a brain injury, genetics, immune, brain structure or metabolic cause, but most of the time the cause is unknown.
Facts About Epilepsy And Seizures
You don’t walk alone
65 MILLION: Number of people around the world who have epilepsy.
3.4 MILLION: Number of people in the United States who have epilepsy.
1 IN 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.
BETWEEN 4 AND 10 OUT OF 1,000: Number of people on earth who live with active seizures at any one time.
150,000: Number of new cases of epilepsy in the United States each year
ONE-THIRD: Number of people with epilepsy who live with uncontrollable seizures because existing medications do not work for them.
6 OUT OF 10: Number of people with epilepsy where the cause is unknown.
Educate Others About Seizure First Aid
Show others how to take care of someone having a seizure. Seizure First Aid is simple – Three Ss: Stay, Safe, Side.
STAY with the person and start timing the seizure. Remain calm and check for medical ID.
Keep the person SAFE. Move or guide away from harmful objects.
Turn the person onto their SIDE if they are not awake and aware. Don’t block airway, put something small and soft under the head, loosen tight clothes around neck.
Do NOT put anything in their mouth. Don’t give water, pills or food until the person is awake.
Do NOT restrain.
STAY with them until they are awake and alert after the seizure. Most seizures end in a few minutes.
When to Call 911
Seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
Repeated seizures
Difficulty breathing
Seizure occurs in water
Person is injured, pregnant, or sick
Person does not return to their usual state First time seizure
Robert Lee Long Crow, 59, of Flandreau, SD, left on his journey to the spirit world on Monday, March 22, 2021. Funeral service was held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Winner Middle School Gymnasium. Burial followed at the Mniska Presbyterian Cemetery near Dixon, SD.
Wake service will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Winner Middle School Gymnasium.
Robert was born March 13, 1962, at home and was adopted as an infant by Kenneth Sr. and Velma (Felix) Long Crow. He always felt the utmost love and gratitude to his biological mother (Nina Roubideaux) for placing him with the Long Crow family who loved him dearly.
Robert loved his music, loved attending concerts, and was an awesome pool player. He especially loved hunting and fishing with his best friend, Duane Schmidt. His favorite holiday was the 4th Of July, where he would have a big cookout and loved setting off fireworks. He had many friends wherever he went.
Robert worked at the Star Mark Cabinet Factory in Sioux Falls, then later at the Royal River Casino as the Captain of Security Dept. His most recent job was at Twin City Fan in Brookings until he had issues with his health. He did smaller jobs helping his friend Duane.
Robert leaves to mourn his two sons, Darin and Wade Of Flandreau SD; three daughters; Holly (Milli) of Flandreau SD, Genevieve and Erin Of Sioux Falls SD; special friend, Peggy Munk also of Flandreau SD; two sisters; Maxine Long Crow- Knisley (Roger) Nunda SD, Phyllis Comes Flying, Ft. Thompson SD; Jeffery Long Crow Sr. (Paula) Ft. Thompson S. D.; Dave Clairmont (Betty) West Chicago, Il. ; Jim(Bonnie) St. Paul Mn.: Duane Schmidt(Gayle) Dell Rapids SD; eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Nina; parents, Kenneth and Velma, brother, Kenny Jr. and grandson, Brandon.
Arlene Marie Brandis (Gary), 76, of Winner, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, in Minneapolis, MN.
Memorial service was held on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Winner Middle School Gym. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery.
Arlene was born in Rosebud, South Dakota March 15, 1945, to George and Eva (Hawk Track) Gary. She attended school in Winner, graduating from Winner High School in May of 1964.
Arlene attended college in Denver for some time before moving back to Winner.
In 1980 she met and married her husband Marvin Brandis, together they had 4 children: Toby Clairmont from a previous marriage, Alicia, Derek, and Wade.
She attended Black Hills State University graduating in December of 1984, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Business Education. Arlene worked for Sinte Gleska University, Department of Office Technology for more than 20 years, retiring in August of 2020.
Arlene enjoyed many things in her life; traveling, pow wows, music, dancing, bowling, watching the Denver Broncos, and of course the T.V. series “The Walking Dead”. She enjoyed selling fireworks with her husband Marvin. She loved spending time with her family, always exited and ready to tell stories and jokes over a cup of coffee. She was always happy and optimistic about everything.
Arlene is survived by her sister, Laura, her children; Toby Clairmont (Kristina Foss), Alicia Brandis (Bruce Parker), Derek Brandis, and Wade Brandis. Her grandchildren: Christian, Damian, Wyatt and Logan.
She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Brandis, her parents, two brothers: John and Anthony, and two sisters: Marilyn and Verna.
Lawrence (Larry) Donald Crouse, age 80, of Burke, SD passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2021.
Larry was born in Boone, Iowa, on Oct. 7, 1940. He was the son of Paul and Ruth (Smith) Crouse. Larry grew up in Denison and Carroll, Iowa. At an early age, Larry was known as a daredevil. He wasn’t afraid of anything. When he was very young, he was racing some kids on his bike in Denison, he rode through a stop sign and was hit by a car. Even though he was injured, he said he won because all the other kids stopped at the stop sign. At the age of 16, Larry began driving truck loads for Omar Bread. He would drive from Carroll to Fort Dodge. He drove Christmas trees from South Dakota, truck loads to Chicago and smaller loads throughout Iowa all while he was still in high school. He graduated in 1958.
While living in California, Larry learned how to skydive. He loved skydiving. He said that he jumped out of an airplane many times before he actually ever flew somewhere on a plane and he jumped 30 times before ever landing in a plane. He had over 500 jumps in his lifetime. He created a flight jump uniform and was on the cover of a skydiving magazine. He jumped as part of a group known as the San Joaquin Sky Divers Club. He had two separate jump fails both shattering his leg/ankle.
He moved back to Omaha and started Nebraska-Iowa-Express (NIX) in downtown Omaha at 12th and Jones. He met the love of his life, Rose Braun, at a lunch place on 13th and Davenport in Omaha. He knew he wanted to marry her the first time he saw her and told her that one day her last name would be Crouse. NIX ran to Kansas City, Denver, Sioux City, Ogalalla, Scottsbluff, Cheyenne, Casper, Kimball, Sydney, St. Joe, Nebraska City and Fall City. In November of 1969 was the grand opening of the dock in Council Bluffs, Iowa. At the height of NIX there were 350-400 employees (200 in Omaha/Council Bluffs alone). He also owned Corrugated Carriers. In 1979 -1980, he was the president of the Nebraska Motor Carriers Association. In 1980, he testified before Congress against trucking deregulation. There are many, many stories of Larry’s trucking days.
In the early 1970’s, Larry became interested in hunting. His father-in-law, Gus, took him to Keya Paha County in Nebraska. In 1982, Larry and Rose purchased a ranch along the Keya Paha river. Also, in 1982, Larry closed the doors to NIX and bought a warehouse down the street from the Council Bluffs dock and began CDL warehouses. He sold many of the docks that he owned across Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois. In 1983, Larry purchased Sunnyside Stables in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where he boarded many of the Shiners B Patrol horses along with his.
He was active in many charities including becoming a Mason, a Shriner, founded a golf fundraiser for mentally handicapped children, hosted wild game feeds as fundraisers and was a devout Christian. In his 70’s, he helped build the First Baptist Church in Winner, SD. Larry’s favorite scripture was Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Rose; his children and families: Bob of Arizona, Lisa (Simon) of Texas, Lynda (Todd) of Washington, Lori (Dean) of Colorado, and Mark (Angie) of Arizona; and 3 grandchildren: Ashley of Alabama, Tristan of Washington and Jordan of Colorado.
Private family services will be held.
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