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LifeServe Blood Center and Winner Regional Health are excited to announce their new lifesaving partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country, is now the sole supplier of all blood and blood products to eleven new hospitals across South Dakota including Winner Regional Health.

LifeServe Blood Center provides 100% of all blood products needed to more than 130 hospitals across South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Since the beginning of the year Winner Regional Health has been receiving blood products needed for patient care from LifeServe Blood Center.

 “Winner Regional Health is excited to be working with our new partner, LifeServe Blood Center. This partnership will allow us to continue to put the community first,” said Brady L. Kerkman, Director of Marketing & Philanthropy at Winner Regional Health.

100% of the blood products needed at Winner Regional Health and the surrounding area hospitals now come from LifeServe blood donors. The strength of the community blood supply is dependent on local donors, businesses and organizations that donate and sponsor blood drives with LifeServe Blood Center.

To ensure Winner Regional Health and its patients have the blood products they need, the community is hosting two blood drives in May. LifeServe Blood Center and Winner Regional Health are urging the community to boost the blood supply for local patients at these upcoming blood drives. Your donation will ensure those in your community in need of lifesaving blood products will receive them at a moment’s notice.

 Winner Community Blood Drive

Monday, May 23 from 10:15 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, May 24 from 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Tripp County 4-H Building

“We’re thrilled to be offering community members in Winner and the surrounding area the opportunity to make sure their donation stays local,” said Danielle West, Director of PR and Marketing at LifeServe Blood Center. “You never know when you, your neighbor, a family member, or a friend may need a lifesaving blood transfusion; and when they do, those blood products will come from blood donors who give with LifeServe Blood Center.

Blood donors do more in one hour than most will do in a lifetime by giving the gift of life! If you’re interested in donating blood or hosting a blood drive at your business or organization, visit lifeservebloodcenter.org or call LifeServe at 800.287.4903.

LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1963. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center is the SOLE provider of blood and blood products to more than 130 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend or family member or a stranger on the street. YOU make a difference in YOUR community. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Twelve students will graduate from Colome High School on May 14. The graduation will be at 4 p.m. in the Colome gym.

The graduates are Alex Davis, Jesse Larson, Kasie Leighton, Caden Munroe, Drew Musilek, Brayden Seegers, Dustin Sell, Riley Shippy, Haley Thomas, Maya Vandenbark, Katelyn Welker, Elizabeth Yeaman.

The commencement address will be given by Wade Juracek, the CHS government teacher.

Supt. Dr. Debbie O’Doan will present the valedictorian and salutatorian. Maya Vandenbark is the valedictorian and Katie Welker is the salutatorian.

The valedictorian speech will be given by Maya Vandenbark.

Legion awards will be presented by Jeff Hrabanek of the Colome American Legion.

There will be several scholarships presented.

The diplomas will b awarded by Matt Bolie of the Colome School Board.

The junior escorts will be Morgan Gill, Landi Krumpus, Kaden Pechota and Jordyn Ring.

The sophomore ushers are Shaleena Kingsley, Joseph Laprath, Tianna Larson and Emma Vandenbark.
The freshmen handing out the programs are Westlie Cahoy, Hadley Harruff, Aspyn McKenzie ad Camryn Seegers.

The class flower is the white chrysanthemum and the colors are green and white.

The class motto is: “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory” –Dr.Suess

8^th grade diplomas will also be awarded. The 8^th grade graduates are: Paige Beckers, Rystan DeSmet, Jordan Drummond, Madison Dufek, Seth Heath, Cash Hemming, TayShaun Hoffer, Keasha Kartak, Alex Larson, Aleah Musser, Emme Nelsen, Savannah O’Bryan, Gracie Rohde, William Slaymaker, Kallan Totton.

Remember the Colome graduation on May 14 starts at 4 p.m.

There will be 45 seniors who will graduate from Winner High School on May 14. Commencement will be at 2 p.m. in the Winner Armory.

The student speakers will be Hattie Hespe and Madaline Watzel.

An outstanding faculty award will be presented by Ellie Brozik, student council president.

The WHS band under the direction of Nicole Pierson will play the processional and a special selection.

The diplomas will be awarded by Mike Calhoon, chairman of the Winner School Board.

Seniors graduating with high honor are Finnegan Bartels, Adam Bohnet, Ellie Brozik, Joseph Cole, Slade Cournoyer, Jenny Guan, Jenna Hammerbeck, Hattie Hespe, Emma Jorgensen, Kaden Keiser, Adrienne Lewis, Marissa Meiners, Michael Olson, Kolbie Osborn, Charley Pravecek, Kelsey Sachtjen, Sidda Schuyler, Bella Swedlund and Jackson Vesely.

Honor graduates are Shayla Bice, Alex Bohnet, Kathleen Dreyer, Alani Old Lodge, Kaleb Osborn, Elijah Peterson and Ryan Sell.

President’s award for educational excellence will go to Adam Bohnet, Ellie Brozik, Joseph Cole, Slade Cournoyer, Jenna Hammerbeck, Hattie Hespe, Emma Jorgensen, Adrienne Lewis, Marissa Meiners, Michael Olson, Ryan Sell.

Regents scholars are Finnegan Bartels, Shayla Bice, Adam Bohnet, Alex Bohnet, Ellie Brozik, Joseph Cole, Slade Cournoyer, Kathleen Dreyer, Jenna Hammerbeck, Skyler Hansen, Hattie Hespe, Emma Jorgensen, Adrienne Lewis, Kylar Meek, Alani Old Lodge, Michael Olson, Kaleb Osborn, Kolbie Osborn, Elijah Peterson, Charley Pravecek, Kelsey Sachtjen, Sidda Schuyler, Ryan Sell, Bella Swedlund, Jackson Vesely.

Members of the National Honor Society are Finnegan Bartels, Adam Bohnet, Alex Bohnet, Ellie Brozik, Joseph Cole, Slade Cournoyer, Jenna Hammerbeck, Hattie Hespe, Emma Jorgensen, Kaden Keiser, Adrienne Lewis, Marissa Meiners, Alani Old Lodge, Kolbie Osborn, Elijah Peterson, Charley Pravecek, Kelsey Sachtjen, Sidda Schuyler, Ryan Sell, Bella Swedlund, Jackson Vesely.

The graduation ushers are Brindy Bolander, Justin Hausmann, Aleya Miller, Rowdy Moore

The graduation program attendants are Chaz Blotsky, Joselin Kludt, Tessa Mann, Dalton Petersen.

The senior class advisors are Valerie Ewing, Austin Calhoon, Candace Patmore and Jayd Schuyler.

The class flower is the purple hydrangea, the class colors are purple and gold and the motto is “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”—Dr Seuss

Madaline Watzel of the Winner FFA chapter received her state FFA degree, the highest degree in the state. She received this at the state convention held in Brookings April 24-26.

Ainsley Henderson placed third in the agriscience fair in the plant science division. She studied how magnet placement affects plant growth.

Justin Hausmann placed second in the ag communications proficiency award, an award based on his supervised agriculture experience at the local radio station.

Amanda Blare sang the national anthem before the second session.

Adam Bohnet also introduced one of the state FFA officer’s retiring address.

District officers Maggie DeMers and Rowdy Moore also led pre-session Sunday night.

Former Winner FFA member Ryder Mortenson received a $500 post secondary scholarship for former members involved in agriculture.

In the career development events, Ainsley Henderson placed 8^th in floriculture.

Ag mechanics placed 21^st out of 55 teams. Adam Bohnet was 37^th; Andrew Henderson was 102^nd, Austin Blare, 103^rd and Hunter Shippy, 134.

Horse place 20^th out of 45 teams. Kyla Mammen was 37^th, Bailey Fairbanks was 52^nd and Emily Sachtjen, 122^nd.

Livestock placed 19^th out of 60 teams. Rowdy Moore placed 52^nd, Garret Phillips, 68^th; Rylee Schroeder, 88^th ad Stetson Shelbourn, 117^th.

Meats placed 11^th out of 25 teams. Maggie DeMers was 33^rd; Clay Sell, 40^th Chandler Benedict, 55^th and Ryan Sell, 56^th.

Vet science placed 46^th out of 56 teams. Trista Kierstead, 81^st; Amanda Blare, 153^rd; Madaline Watzel, 183^rd; Sierra McCall, 187^th.

Much needed rain fell in Tripp County Friday and Saturday.

The Winner area received 4.1 inches of moisture.

There were reports east of Winner of 4.8 inches and south of Winner there were reports of 3.70 inches.

The rain was welcome news to farmers who have seen the area suffering from a drought.

More rain was predicted for the area.