The Winner Community Playhouse will present a summer production which features youth from 2nd to 7th grade on Saturday, June 3.
The summer play, “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales” will be presented June 3 at the playhouse. There will be a matinee at 3:30 p.m. and a play at 7 p.m. Doors will open a half hour before the performance.
The cast includes: Briggs Taggart, Dale Edwards, Dawson Peppel, Liam Grossenburg, Danger Patmore, Haynes Smith, Ruby Nogochi, Gianna Phillips, Hallie Curtis, Baylor Murphy, Carter Peppel, Lucia Harris, Finn Schlomer, Jonathan Schlomer, Lily Fuller, Braxton Olson, Abi Greathouse, Lidia Barfuss, Haydon Grossenburg, Destiny Tracy, Carissa Greathouse, Rogue Patmore, Tynlee Shippy, Tia Farley, Evan Taggart, Sharlotte Tuttle, Chianna Balfany, Easton Shippy and Otillia Novotny.
The play is directed by Sarah Taggart. Assistants are Teresa Taylor, Leah Wiechelman and Addi Heenan.
Dan Patmore is the technical director.
The children have been practicing all week at the playhouse.
LifeServe Blood Center held a blood drive in Winner on May 24 and May 25. Fifty-four donors were able to donate and 68 units of life saving blood was collected. The units donated can help save up to 204 lives.
Milestone donors at this drive were Lisa Halverson and Steve Sondegaard.
Ruth Farnsworth and the Southern Belle Cattlewomen coordinated this blood drive.
LifeServe has a student scholarship program. LifeServe will award up to $500 in scholarship funds to students who organize a successful blood drive during the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) or winter (December and January). To be eligible for the scholarship students must recruit donors, act as the chairperson and register 25 donors ($250 awarded) or 40 donors ($500 awarded). Individual scholarships are offered to any student seeking a higher level of education.
The next blood drive will be July 19 from 10:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and July 20 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Winner city office.
By Dan Bechtold
Editor
The Colome Consolidated School Board will hold a special election on June 20. The election will be on the reorganization plan submitted to the South Dakota Department of Education to dissolve the consolidated part of the Colome School District.
The deadline to register to vote in this election is June 5. Persons can register to vote at the Tripp County Auditor’s Office.
On June 20, the election polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The polling places will be at the fire hall in Colome, the city hall (post office) in Witten and the community hall in Wood.
Persons can also cast an absentee ballot.
A vote for the proposed school district reorganization plan would be to approve the plan as it is written and approved by the South Dakota Department of Education.
If the plan is approved, the Mellette County land area that is currently in the Colome, Consolidated School District would attach to the White River School District. The Tripp County land area around Witten that is currently in the Colome Consolidated School District would attach to the Winner School District and the Tripp County land area south and east of Winner that is currently in the Colome Consolidated School District would become the Colome School District. The school in Colome would remain open.
A vote
against this plan would be to deny approval of the plan as it was written and
approved by the S.D. Department of Education.
If the plan is not approved there would be no changes to the current district
land boundaries and the school would remain the Colome Consolidated School
District. The school in Colome would remain open and students living in the Wood
and Witten area would be provided transportation or mileage to the school in
Colome.
The elementary school in Wood closed last year. Citizens from the Wood and Witten area petitioned to dissolve the consolidated district.
Colome became a consolidated school district in 2009. A public vote approved the consolidation with Wood and Witten. At that time, both the Wood and Witten elementary schools were open.
On Oct. 10, 2022, the Colome Consolidated School board received a verified petition from Wood/Witten area registered voters requesting the school board develop a reorganization plan dissolving the school district and to hold an election.
If approved, the new plan would take effect July 1, 2024.
Public meetings on the reorganization plan were held Nov. 28 in Wood and Dec. 5 in Colome.
The Department of Education set the election for June 20.
If persons in this consolidated school district want to vote in this election they must register to vote by June 5.
On Tuesday May 16 22 Tripp County 4-H Members attended the 2023 Tripp Co. 4-H Beef Skillathon and Beef Showmanship Clinic, which was a certified Youth Livestock Literacy Event.
The skillathon included five stations to test the 4-H members knowledge on Feed Identification, Breed Identification, Equipment Identification, Meat Cuts Identification, and a quiz on Quality Assurance. This event was open to all ages of 4-H youth ranging from 8-18. The youth were given 10 minutes at each station. After the results were tabulated, the youth reviewed each station, were given the correct answers, and were able to ask questions regarding each area.
The 4-H Beef Project is more than just selecting an animal to show at the county fair. The Beef Project area includes education in all areas of raising beef animals. Youth are encouraged to expand their knowledge each year by attending educational events like this. Youth can also compete at the state level in the Livestock Skillathon that includes information on other livestock species. The Beef Project area provides the best educational value if members see it as a year long project in which they select an animal as a calf and then see this animal through to becoming a bred heifer and/or an animal fed for consumption, along with participation in educational events like this.
In addition to the Skillathon, this event included a beef showmanship clinic. Calah Covey, a 4-H alumnus of the Tripp County 4-H Program, presented this portion of the event. 4-H members learned about dress code, proper equipment, handling techniques, show ring etiquette, and the importance of working with your animal at home.
Roper Moore, a Tripp Co. 4-H member brought his heifer in to demonstrate to the youth. The youth had an opportunity to ask questions and even work on practicing setting up the animal.
High point individuals for the Beef Skillathon were:
Beginner – Kade Fenenga
Junior – Allie Littau
Senior – Maggie DeMers
This event was put on by Calah Covey and Sydney Hollenbeck members of the Animal & Biological Sciences Committee, Alyssa Streich – 4-H Volunteer, and Dawn Covey – member of the Beef Committee.
A program of SDSU Extension, South Dakota 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, providing programs to youth ages 5 to 19 regardless of interest. To learn more about 4-H in Tripp County or how to enroll, email tripp.county@sdstate.edu or call (605)842-2858.
By Bosten Morehart
Staff writer
The Immaculate Conception Church Springfest is taking place June 3.
The events will include the Springfest along with the celebration of St. Mary’s School.
Activities taking place include a silent auction, a meal, and several activities for kids and families.
Doors will open at 4 pm for the silent auction preview and social hour.
Food will be served from 5 pm to 7 pm. There is an event fee of $6 which includes your meal.
Food being served will include burgers, brats, hot dogs, salads.
Some of the activities going on for kids will be face painting, chalk drawing, bubble blowing area, variety of toys and games.
There will be a cash bar on site.
A raffle will be going on, prizes include a 2022 Chevy Trax, $2,000 cash prize and $1,000 cash prize.
You do not have to be present to win the Chevy Trax but you do need to be present to win the cash prizes.
You can purchase your advance event tickets and raffle tickets at Frontier Motors Ford (only raffle tickets) , Hobby Shoppe, Marty’s, Parish office.
Marlo Bicek, 83, of Winner, SD passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Winner Regional Health Care Center in Winner, SD.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery.
Marlo was born on March 3, 1940 to Raymond and Dorothy (Keogh) Bicek where his parents lived south of Colome. Marlo has always called himself a simple man which started early on in his life; being raised with no electricity using kerosene lamps for any lighting needs and a wood stove to heat the house. He attended the Kansas Flats country school and developed many lifelong friends during his attendance there.
Marlo made the decision to serve his country by enlisting in the National Guard. He was a member of the 730th medical company, based in Winner. Shortly after enlisting he met the love of his life, Linda Lee Sweetland, at the Little Diner located on Main Street Winner. After much persuasion he finally convinced her to go on a date with him. On their third date as they were dancing, Marlo told Linda that he could dance with her forever and the decision was made; they were engaged.
A wedding was soon planned for December of 1961 but plans soon were changed when Marlo was called up for active duty to Fort Riley, Kan. Marlo and Linda were then married on Sept. 3, 1961 creating a union, which Marlo had always said was meant to be. Through this union, four children were born: Kay Evans (Daniel) of Storm Lake, Iowa, Amy Engel (DeWayne) of Winner, SD, Todd Bicek (Angie) of Winner, SD and Carol Peterson (Justin) of Winner SD.
Early on in Marlo and Linda’s marriage, Marlo discovered the second love of his life; being a truck driver. Lil Smokey (dad’s CB handle) and a lifelong career of logging over 3 million miles began. During his trucking career, Marlo developed the reputation of being a man who never met anyone who was a stranger. His children and wife would tell you that they spent many, many long-suffering hours in the back of the family’s station wagon waiting for their dad/ husband as he visited with his newfound friends at gas stations and truck stops.
Dad lived a simple life. He modeled generosity and paying it forward before it was even popular. Always seeing needs of others and helping in any way that he could, even if he was struggling to financially meets the needs of his family. He gave of his resources, money and time whenever he could.
Even though dad worked countless hours, he always found the time to get into a little bit of mischief, tell jokes and share many stories that entertained others. He also found partners to participate in his crazy antics; teaching his grandkids that having fun was an essential to living a happy life.
Since the passing of his Dolly (Dad’s name for his beloved Linda), he did his very best to help fill the void of our missing mom and grandma. Grateful and blessed for the time that we got to share with him are his children, Kay, Amy, Todd and Carol. Grandchildren Samantha Bausch (Eric), Kelly Evans (Joni), Ethan Engel, Jesse Engel, Emilee Engel (Reese), Brandon Bicek (Emily), Austin Bicek, Hannah Peterson (Ian), and Elijah Peterson (Kayleona). Great grandchildren Hastings and Elodie Bausch, Jade Evans, Oaklyn Bicek, and Gavin Fury. Sisters Rhea Nye, Donna Daley (Vinnie), and Doreen Kaiser (Kevin). Preceded in death by his wife Linda, parents Raymond and Dorothy, siblings Thomas and Lynette and brother-in-law, LaVerne Nye.
Winner boys track team won the Region 7A championship beating out runner-up Bennett County by 22 points.
The regional meet was held in Mission on May 18.
Aiden Barfuss won the 100 (10.97). In the preliminaries the Winner junior ran an 11.26 for first.
The Winner Warrior were strong in the relays. The relay team of Zac Olson, Jackson Bachmann, Blake Volmer and Barfuss won the 4×100 in 45.68.
The relay team of Bachmann, Donny De’Sersa, Volmer and Karson Keiser won the 4×400 in 3:43.51. The relay team of Hayden McMurtrey, Matthew Calhoon, De’Sersa and Keiser won the 4×800 in 10:31.31.
The relay team of Olson, Bachmann, Volmer and Keiser won the sprint medley in 3:51.50.
Shawn Hammerbeck won the shot put in 44-0.25 and the discus in 122 feet.
On the girls side, Keelie Kuil set a new Winner school record in the 200. Her winning time was 25.86 breaking the record held by Danette Mills of 25.87 set in 1998.
Kuil also won the 400 in 1:01.44.
The relay team of Preslie Petersek, Kylie Sachtjen, Livvy Audiss and Karlee Brozik won the 4×200 in 1:53.05. The relay team of Lilly Barfuss, Petersek, Audiss and Kuil won the 4×400 in 5:09.93.
Jenaya Schrader won the discus (101-3) and Karlee Brozik won the triple jump (32-9).
The Winner girls placed third.
“The boys had a really good day and it was good to finally have everyone back running,” said coach Larry Aaker.
“We had some kids step up and even though we went for quality races our depth on the boys side definitely helped us.”
Aaker added: “The girls did well. We went for quality races for them rather than quantity and so they weren’t set up to win regions. We did have some kids who were not able to compete in some races because of the smoke in the air that caused poor air quality. This was unfortunate but at the end of the day their health was our number one priority,” explained the coach. Smoke from wildfires in Canada engulfed most of the state on Thursday with very hazy air quality.
Boys results include:
100—Aiden Barfuss, 1st, 10.97; Zac Olson, 4th, 11.62
200—Andrew Henderson, 9th, 25.81
800—Hayden McMurtrey, 2nd, 2:21.37; Matthew Calhoon, 4th, 2:21.44
1600—Karson Keiser, 2nd, 4:45.46
110 hurdles—Austin Blare, 2nd, 17.64
300 hurdles—Blare, 2nd, 47.31
4×100 relay- 1st, 45.68
4×200 relay—3rd, 1:49.34, Austin Blare, Andrew Henderson, Broden Duffy, and Micah King
4×400 relay—1st, 3:43.51
4×800 relay—1st, 10:31.31
Medley relay—1st, 3:51.59
Shot put—Hammerbeck,
1st, 44-00.25;
Derek Fenenga, 6th, 36-05.50
Discus—Hammerbeck, 1st, 122-00; Fenenga, 3rd, 107-09
Triple jump—Blare, 2nd, 36-00.75
Results of the Winner girls include:
100—Daisy McIntyre, 3rd, 13.00; Tessa Sieh, 6th, 14.23
200—Keelie Kuil, 1st, 25.86; McIntyre, 7th, 28.53
400—Kuil, 1st, 1:00.30; Petersek, 2nd, 1:01.44
100 hurdles—Lilly Barfuss, 4th, 19.10
4×100—2nd, 55.36, Daisy McIntyre, Kylie Sachtjen, Karlee Brozik and Lilly Barfuss
4×200—1st,1:53.05
4×400—1st, 4:22.97
Shot put—Schrader, 2nd, 32-09
Discus—Schrader, 1st, 101-03
High jump—Kylie Sachtjen, 2nd, 4-05
Long jump—Karlee Brozik, 3rd, 14-03.50; Tessa Sieh, 6th, 11-06
Triple Jump—Brozik, 1st, 32-09
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