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Scott Peterson Receives South Dakota Community Foundation Key Club Member Recognition

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Jamie Farmen, Community Development Coordinator for the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) was honored to present Key Club Member recognition to attorney Scott Peterson of Peterson Beel, LLP.

Peterson holds offices in Valentine and Atkinson, Neb. and Winner and Martin  specializing in estate planning, wills and trusts.

“We are humbled to have Mr. Peterson’s trust in assisting his clients to craft their charitable legacy,” said Farmen.

Professional advisors play a key role in the special stories that make up the SDCF. This group of advisors have earned the trust of donors writing their stories to be told today and many years from now. Key Club advisors continue to inspire their clients to explore ways to improve the lives of their neighbors in our state.

If you have clients with ties to South Dakota, the SDCF is a great place to start their search for charitable giving. We are immersed in the nonprofit sector of our state, and gifts can be given in any amount. Most importantly, we are a stable, committed institution of financial professionals that you and your clients can rely on.

Jeremy Pesek, age 42

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Jeremy Pesek, age 42 of Lincoln, NE died on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

He is the father of three children, twins Maddox and Hope, and Rosie.

Jeremy is the son of Rick Pesek of Weldona, CO and son of Karl and Chris (Kayl) Christensen, of Lincoln, NE. He has one sister, Christy Christensen, of Lincoln, NE.

Funeral services will be held at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Lincoln, NE, on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at 4 p.m.

He is the great nephew of Don and Rosie Smith and has many Kayl relatives in and around Gregory, SD.He is the grandson of Winnie Kayl of Gregory, SD, the late Kenneth Kayl, and of the late Jim and Joyce (Wynia) Pesek.

 Jeremy was a carpenter for years. He will be greatly missed.

Arlene Bierema, 91

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Arlene Bierema, 91, of Springfield, died Nov. 13.

Funeral services are 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Visitation will be Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the church. Burial is in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery, rural Springfield. Peters Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Emmanuel Reformed Church.

Arlene Cornelia (Tjeerdsma) Bierema was born to Peter and Annie (Odens) Tjeerdsma on Jan. 6, 1930, in the Springfield, SD area. She passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD.

She attended Kirkwood country school and graduated from Springfield High School in 1948.

On July 7, 1949, she was united in marriage to Sidney James Bierema, the son of Peter and Sadie Bierema, at the home of the bride’s parents. To this union eleven children were born, 5 sons and 6 daughters.

She was a stay-at-home mom who loved to bake bread and sew. She made shirts for the boys and dresses for the girls. She was a 4-H leader who taught her daughters to bake and sew. She enjoyed baking cookies for her grandchildren. She made many blue jean denim quilts for family members, just ask one of the grandkids they probably have a blue jean quilt in their car or pickup that was made by Grandma Arlene.

In retirement she and Sidney spent many hours at auctions. She kept in touch with farming by watching the various trucks, tractors and wagons, sprayers and fertilizers that went to and from Kingsburg. She loved watching the various birds in the bird bath on her yard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, parents-in-law, and brother Oscar Tjeerdsma.

She is survived by her children: Allen (Jeryln) of Tyndall, Charlene of Springfield, Harvey (Brenda) of White River, Myron (Kim) of Springfield, Aletha (Hal) Whitethorn of Madison, Ivan (Cindy) of St. Onge, Vera (Joe) Hall of Wagner, Miriam (Bill) Leibel of Tyndall, Arlis (Dan) Kafka of Wagner, Amy (Randy) Thum of Scotland and Theran of Sioux Falls; 30 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren; brother Gerald (Betty) Tjeerdsma of Springfield and sister Bernice (Elmer) Tolsma of Avon

Winner chosen as one of three great places to retire

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The Association of Mature American Citizens magazine has listed Winner as one of three places to retire.

Choosing the best place to retire is the top priority of many older Americans who seek to live well and use their money wisely.

In an informal survey of AMAC members, eight points were identified as important to retirement: affordability/ lower cost of living (housing and expenses), lower taxes, health care access, safety/low crime rates, favorable year round weather, abundance of activities, conservative government, proximity to family and friends.

In addition to Winner, the other cities chosen were Brandon, Miss and San Antonio, Texas.

The report in the magazine says the town of Winner is picturesque with the town sign boasting “Winner the beginning of the real west.”

This is a great town for people who want to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life.

Most residents own their own homes.

Winner has experienced a job market increase over the last year and it is predicted to rise in the future but not as fast as the U.S. average. There are several reasons why Winner may be good fit for some retirees. Winner regional hospital is headquartered in the town and handles trauma, cardiology, vascular surgery and care of the critically ill as part of its service.

Winner is in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning that 66 percent of the cities are more dangerous. The small town experiences 226 days of sunshine with 46.2 inches of snow per year as compared with 28 inches as the U.S. average.

Thus, it is ideal for retirees who enjoy snow. The summer high averages 88 degrees in July and the winter low in January is about 12 degrees

For activities, there is a drive-in theater, a community playhouse, a historical museum, library, park, pool, rodeo, gun club and a veterans memorial. There are also recreational trails and an abundance of nature.

The magazine says choosing a retirement location is a deeply personal experience.

Mike Scott, executive director of the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce, says his office has had several inquires since this article was published.

Winner/Colome High School Trap Team Won the State Championship

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Winner/Colome High School trap team won the state championship this year. Jackets for the team were sponsored by Pheasants Forever and Rosebud Concrete. The team was presented the jackets on Nov. 7. Pictured in front from left are Noah Manke, Oren Sargent and Evan Balsiger. Second row from left are Faith Covey, George Clark, Jude Sargent, Jesse Larson, Derek Fenenga, Cole Rank and Katie Welker. In back from left are Mike Scott of Pheasants Forever, Breven Bolander, Hunter Shippy, Hunter Osborn, Jack Anderson, Parker Baker and Tim Pravecek, coach of the team.

Colome falls in region play

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Colome volleyball team fell to Wessington Springs in the first round of the region Class B play on Nov. 1.

The Cowgirls were defeated 3-0—10-25, 15-25 and 26-28.

Jordyn Ring and Toree Ringing Shield were  100 percent in serving. Devan Doughety had 4 aces and 10 points. Katie Welker had two aces and 7 points.

Maura Luedke and Welker each had 4 kills and Ring added 3.

Landi Krumpus had 17 digs with Welker having 13 and Ring, 8.

Ring also added 9 assists.

Ringing Shield had one solo block.

Colome finished the season with a record of 8-22.

The Cowgirls closed out the regular season with back to back matches on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26.

On Oct. 25, Colome hosted Kimball/White Lake and lost the match 3-0. The scores were 8-25, 12-25 and 12-25.

Dougherty was 100 percent in serving. Ringing Shield had 3 aces and 5 points.

Leading the team in digs was Welker with 11,  Krumpus with 10 followed by Ring, 8 and Ashlyn Hoffine, 7.

Dougherty had 5 assists and Ring, 3.

Welker had 4 kills and Ring, 3.

On Oct. 26, Colome was defeated by Corsica/Stickney 3-0. The scores were 14-25, 9-25 and 11-25.

Five  Cowgirls were 100 percent in serving—Krumpus, Hoffine, Dougherty, Kasie Leighton and Welker.

Ringing Shield had 3 aces and 6 points.

Ring Shield also had 5 kills. Luedke and Welker had 4 each.

Krumpus had 17 digs with 8 each from Ring and Hoffine and 7 each from Dougherty and Leighton.

Dougherty had 7 assists.

Oral Interp Students Advance to Regions

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These Winner High School students competed in an oral interp competition in Yankton on Oct. 30. Pictured from left are Addi Heenan, Noah Manke, Justin Hausmann, Jacob Manke and Amanda Edwards. Heenan and Edwards received a superior and second place overall. Jacob Manke and Noah Manke earned an excellent. Justin Hausmann earned an excellent plus.

Winner High School oral interp students have advanced to the region tournament.

The local elimination contest was held on Nov. 3.

The students advancing are: Justin Hausmann in non-original oratory; Addi Heenan and Amanda Edwards in duet interpretation; Hayden McMurtrey in humorous; Maggie DeMers in storytelling and Noah Manke in poetry.

The regional will be Nov. 15 in Chamberlain.