Tripp County has 17 active cases of COVID-19.
As of Monday, Feb. 15, there were no new cases.
Since the pandemic started Tripp County has had 643 recovered cases.
There have been 15 COVID deaths in Tripp County.
Statewide, a total of 44 new cases were reported Monday. The state total active cases is 2,092 with 106,440 recovered.
Currently, there are 86 persons hospitalized.
There have been 1,844 statewide deaths.
The Winner/Colome high school trap team recently handed out awards from the fall league. Winner/ Colome had the top 2 shooters in the state. Parker Baker was high overall male in the state and also high overall shooter with a 24 average. He also was 1st place male in the conference and high overall shooter in the conference. Katie Welker was the high overall female shooter in the state with a 23.8 average and was 1st place female shooter in the conference. As a team the Winner/Colome shooter took 1st place in the conference.
The following are the scores for each shooter for the 5 weeks of shooting. The scores are the number of targets out of 50 that are hit. Week 1: Jack Anderson 47, Parker Baker 47, Matt Brozik 33, Megan Brozik 32, George Clark 44, Faith Covey 44, Hunter Osborn 38, Cole Rank 41, Hunter Shippy 44, and Katie Welker 48.
Week 2: Jack 45, Parker 50, Matt 26, Megan 36, George 44, Faith 38, Hunter O 32, Cole 44, Hunter S 38 and Katie 46.
Week 3: Jack 44, Parker 48, Matt 33, Megan 37, George 46, Faith 40, Hunter O 35, Cole 39, Hunter S 35 and Katie 48.
Week 4: Jack 43, Parker 47, Matt 30, Megan 39, George 45, Faith 41, Hunter O 42, Cole 34. Hunter S 31 and Katie 47.
Week 5: Jack 46, Parker 48, Matt 28, Megan 35, George 41, Faith 33, Hunter O 43, Cole 40, Hunter S, 38 and Katie 49.
Sign up for the spring league of clay target shooting has begun. There is still time if anyone in grades 6-12 are interested in joining the league. For more information please contact Tim Pravecek or Laura Welker. There is always room for more shooters, come join the fun!
There are eight active cases of COVID-19 reported in Tripp County.
As of Monday, there were no new cases.In Tripp County, there have been 636 persons who have recovered since the pandemic started.
Those who have ever been hospitalized is 72.There have been 15 deaths in Tripp County.
Statewide on Monday there were 43 new cases reported and 11 probable.
The active cases are 2,308.Currently, there are 112 persons hospitalized. The state reported six new COVID-19 deaths on Saturday.
That brings the total deaths to 1,809.
A 29 year old woman and a 56 year old woman were killed in a deadly car crash just east of Winner on Feb. 3.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol said the accident happened at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highways 49 and 44.
According to the highway patrol a 1995 Chevrolet pickup was southbound on Highway 49 when the driver failed to make a complete stop at the junction with Highway 44.
The pickup collided with a 2017 Kia Forte which was west bound on Highway 44.
One of the three occupants in the Kia, a 29 year old woman, was not wearing a seat belt was thrown from the vehicle and was later pronounced dead at the Winner hospital.
The 30 year old male driver of the Kia and a 56 year old female passenger both suffered serious non-life threatening injures and were taken to the Winner Hospital.
The second female died on Thursday after being transported to a Rapid City hospital.
The two women were identified as Krystie Clairmont, a 29-year-old passenger in the Kia and Ina Fast Horse, 56, also a passenger in the Kia. Both women were from Rosebud.
Nathaniel Wood, 29, Commerce City, Colo., was driving the pickup and Arnold Jordan, 30, Rosebud, was driving the Kia. Both men were taken to the hospital in Winner.
The 29 year old male driver of the pickup also suffered serious non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the Winner hospital.
The state trooper who investigated the accident said weather conditions were poor at the time of the accident. He said there was heavy snow, wind and visibility was low.
The accident is still under investigation.
By Dan Bechtold
Editor
South Dakota lawmakers hear from persons in their district that the state needs to do more to help fund road and bridge repair.
This was one of several topics discussed at a legislative cracker barrel Saturday in Winner.
The meeting was sponsored by the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce.
District 21 lawmakers attending were Sen. Erin Tobin, Rep. Rocky Blare and Rep. Caleb Finck.
Rep. Finck said HB1237 makes an appropriation for the purpose of funding county, township roads and bridges.
The request is for $4 million to match a federal program for repairing bridges in South Dakota. Last year this money was able to fix 49 bridges and Finck hopes more bridges can be repaired if funding is approved.
The representative from Tripp also has a concern for townships. He is introducing a bill to repair small structures at the township level. The funds would come to the county and then be distributed to the townships.
“This is something that has not been done before,” said Finck.
He hopes the legislature will fund $9 million for this program.
The three legislators said this year there is more money available due to COVID-19 funds that the state received from the federal government.
Blare said there will be one time money available this year.
With the advent of electric cars the legislature is looking at how to charge a fee.
Currently, there are about 167 electric cars in South Dakota.
A representative from Sioux Falls has introduced a bill that would charge owners of a electric cars a yearly fee. The fee proposed is $50. Finck does not think this is enough. He noted the average South Dakotan pays more than that in fuel tax.
The proposed legislation only applys to cars and pickups.
“As much as we would like to think electric semis are a thing of the future it will happen sooner than we think,” said Finck. The new Amazon facility slated to be built in Sioux Falls has ordered 100 electric semis. “In the next two years we may see electric semis on the interstate,” added Finck.
Also discussed were term limits, infectious diseases and redistricting.
In addition to Winner, the lawmakers made stops in Platte and Gregory.
Cameron Vobr, 4 months, of Colome, SD passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Fall, SD.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the Colome City Cemetery. Cameron Wade Vobr passed away in the arms of his parents on Feb. 1, 2021 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Cameron was born on Sept. 25, 2020 to Ethan Vobr and Tasha Welch in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Cameron joined his big brother, Bentley.
Despite his short time on earth, Cameron brought so much joy and happiness to those he was with. He will forever be remembered by family and friends for how happy of a child he was. Cameron was at his happiest when he was able to have bath time, often resulting in plenty of splashing and giggling. He also enjoyed his time with his father, watching all kinds of sports together. Cameron was constantly being watched over by Bentley. Cameron enjoyed all activities that took place with his brother, including just being held.
Cameron gave the ultimate gift in his passing, giving the gift of life, being a donor. Cameron will never be forgotten by his family. His memory will continue to live on through each person that followed his journey.
Cameron is survived by his parents, Ethan and Tasha, his brother, Bentley, his grandparents
Melanie Cole & Roy Stevicks,
Gene & Maggie Welch.
Preceded in death by his great-grandparents Charlie Vobr and Marvin (Swede) & Carol Long.
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