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Nominations Sought for South Dakota Retailer of the Year Award

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The South Dakota Retailers Association invites customers, vendors and civic organizations to nominate their favorite retail store, grocery store or restaurant for the South Dakota Retailer of the Year Award.

Each year, the Association presents the award to a business owner or manager who is committed to running an excellent business and who plays a positive role in their community.

“Every community has those business people who stand out because they go the extra mile in taking care of their customers, they are supportive of their employees, and they give back to their community in meaningful ways,” says Shawn Lyons, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA). “Those are the people who help to make a city or town a better place to live, and we want to hear about them.”

Individual business owners and managers are eligible for the award, as are partners and families who run a business as a team.

Previous recipients of the Retailer of the Year Award include hardware stores, restaurants, grocery stores, clothing stores, flower shops, appliance stores, gift shops, pharmacies, implement dealers, book stores, and other businesses that play a vital role in the daily life of communities across the state.

Nominations may be mailed, emailed or faxed by Nov. 1, 2016. Nomination forms and instructions are available online at www.sdra.org/EducationEvents/RetailerofYear. Nominations may also be submitted by letter to SDRA at PO Box 638, Pierre, SD 57501, by fax at 605.224.2059 or by email at donna@sdra.org.

A committee of retailers will select the recipient, who will be honored at the SDRA Awards Banquet in Pierre in January. The event is attended by legislators and state officials, as well as by business people from across the state.

Nominees who are finalists for the award will receive a Certificate of Distinguished Service by mail.

For more information, contact the South Dakota Retailers Association in Pierre at 800-658-5545, visit the association’s website at www.sdra.org or email donna@sdra.org.

State ACT Scores Remain Steady, Above National Average

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South Dakota’s average composite ACT score remains steady and above the national average, according to data released. The statewide composite score for the graduating class of 2016 – which includes scores for English, math, reading and science – was 21.9, versus the national average of 20.8.

About 76 percent of 2016 South Dakota graduates took the ACT, and the number of students in all minority groups who took the test stayed the same or increased from last year. This increase is encouraging, since South Dakota students are not required to take the ACT.

“By taking the ACT, students take a step in planning their future,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Melody Schopp. “After graduation, students may go on to a technical institute, university or directly into the workforce. Success in today’s world demands that whatever their path, students must be ready. The best way for them to prepare is by continuing to challenge themselves academically all the way through high school.”

The data shows that students who take rigorous courses, like trigonometry, calculus, chemistry, physics and four years of English in high school are more likely to meet ACT’s benchmark scores. A benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate a 50 percent chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75 percent chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college course.

ACT has long been an important indicator when considering students’ readiness to take college-level courses. South Dakota’s public universities now also look at performance on the state assessment at grade 11 as another indicator of a student’s readiness.

For more information, visit ACT’s website at www.act.org.

VETERANS DAY AT THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR

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At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, as Veterans Day at the South Dakota State Fair, calling on all South Dakotans to honor those men and women who fought bravely for our freedoms.

At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, the South Dakota State Fair will host a “Salute to Veterans” program. The program will be held on the Northwest Energy Freedom Stage (Recreation Avenue). Brad Richardson, superintendent of the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home, will be one of the speakers and will share the story of the construction of our new State Veterans Home.

“Whether in peace or at war, the important role of our veterans cannot be denied. They are men and women from all walks of life that have one thing in common — a love for this great country,” said Larry Zimmerman, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. “No matter where or when veterans have served, they’ve always served with distinction and their service to this country is a bridge that was built on courage, dedication and patriotism.”

Representatives from the Veterans Service Organizations, the Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home, as well as county veterans service officers will have an informational booth in the Veterans Building on Flag Avenue. Veterans are encouraged to stop by the booth and learn more about benefits and programs available to them as well.

To show appreciation for their service, the Fair will give all veterans and active military personnel free gate admission on Sept. 1.

South Dakota’s Fallen Heroes Banner exhibit will be displayed in the Midway Corners throughout the duration of the Fair.

Good Participation in Outdoor Youth Day

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Over 100 youths took part in the Outdoor Youth Day Saturday at the Rosebud Arrow, Rod and Gun Club.

The event was sponsored by Pheasants Forever, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Rosebud Arrow, Rod and Gun Club and National Wild Turkey Federation.

The cool Saturday morning did not dampen the spirit of the youths attending. Helping these youths were over 50 volunteers.

Several stations were set up where youths could learn about archery, take part in a mock pheasant hunt, feel what it was like to be in goose blind and what to do to call in the geese. There were several shooting stations, lessons on castings and turkey and goose calling and sling shot.

The Winner High School chapter of Future Farmers of America helped and provided a bean bag game.  A lunch was served at noon and prizes were handed out including a drawing for several guns.  The afternoon show was put on by Patrick Flanigan, an Xtreme sport shooter. Flanigan holds nine shooting records. In addition to shooting clay pigeons, he shot everything from eggs to golf balls.

The day before coming to Winner, Flanigan had a show in Minnesota.

Crow Eagle, Sazue Win Member Guest Golf Meet

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Rich Crow Eagle and Eric Sazue were the overall winners at the 22nd annual Ron Waller Memorial member guest golf tournament this weekend at Winner Country Club.

The derby winners were Justin Zeigler and Todd Zeigler. Runner-ups were Chuck Keiser and David Keiser.
Saturday flight winners were:
Flight A
Rich Crow Eagle and Eric Sazue, 68; 2. Larry Aaker and Brad Haynes, 71; 3. John Halverson and Kansas Bob, 73; 4. Eric Pollard and Dan Diez, 74.
Flight B
Jeff Schramm and Mike Schramm, 80; 2. Darrel Kaiser and Cory Andel, 81; 3. Casey Berndt, Steve Johnson, 81 and 4. Jack Haley and David Van Metre, 81

Large Numbers Boost Cross Country Program

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Winner Area cross country team has 19 runners out this season. The team has grown over the years and this year’s numbers reflect that growth.

There are 13 girls on the team and 7 boys.

The returning letterwinners for the girls are Chloe Bartels, Sam Schuyler, Jaclyn Laprath, Megan Blare, Katherine Jankauskas and Aryn Meiners.

Lettermen for the boys are Izak Moleterno, Wyatt Turnquist and Dawson Phillips.

Others on the girls team are: Kyran Meek, Hanna LaCompte, Saige Schuyler, Charlotte Shopene, Sidda Schuyler and two sixth graders Joselin Kludt and Melanie Brozik.

Non lettermen on the boys team are Atlas Willuweit, Andrew Laprath, Kade Watson and Kylar Meek.

The team will open the season with the Winner Invitational which is Friday, Aug. 26 at Winner Country Club. The meet starts at 10 a.m. This is a small meet with five to six schools.

Expectations are High for Winner Football Team

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By Dan Bechtold, Editor

Expectations are high for this year’s Winner High School football team.

It you are a numbers person the Warriors put up some amazing stats last year.  Here are some figures: 12-0 season, Class 11B champs, average 50 points a game and 37 returning lettermen.

Last year the Warriors were crowned the Class 11B champions with a 45-6 victory over Tri Valley.

The Warriors open the season on the road when they travel to Mobridge Aug. 26.

The returning lettermen are: Jordan Turgeon, Matt Smither, Isaac Naasz, Krockett Krolikowski, Wyatt Ewing, Ty Bolton, Chase Kingsbury, Jayden Schroeder, Zach Lapsley, Taylor Watzel, Logan Tunnissen, Casey Stickland, Trey Welch, Nolan Sachtjen, Carter Brickman, Levi McClanahan, Riley Calhoon, Nate Smither, Avery Gilchrist, Shea Connot, Cameron Kuil, Brandon Volmer, Tristan Watzel, Colton Schroeder, Chet Bryan, A. J. Rouibideaux, Payton Antoine, Dalton Baker, Nick Lantz, Justus Gregg, Ryan Sherman, John Kludt, Kayleb Brozik, Tyson Westendorf, Drew DeMers, Elijah Blare and Rhys Middlesworth.

This year there are 18 seniors on the team, 11 juniors, 11 sophomores and 11 freshmen.

Cowboys Look for Good Season

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colome football lettermen

Colome High School football team is looking for a good season with majority of the team returning.

The Cowboys open on the road Aug. 26 when they travel to Corsica/Stickney.

The team only lost two seniors from graduation, Reed Harter and Allan Varilek.

Dale Krumpus is the new head coach for the Cowboys. The past two seasons Krumpus has been an assistant coach.
Assistant coaches are Glen Peters, Dave Campbell and Charles Hosford.

Returning lettermen are Isaac Kortan, Wiley Heath, Jackson Kinzer, Dawson Varilek, Will Cahoy, Zane Rohde, Jordan Shippy, Nathan Krumpus, Kelly O’Bryan, Noah Hermsen, Beau Bertram, Holden Thieman, Nash Atteberry, Matt Campbell and Kolten Salonen.  Campbell and Salonen played football for Gregory last year.

Other members of the Colome team are Wyatt Cahoy, Cody Assman, Riggin Shippy, Jamin Dougherty, Even Cole, Kaylub Hansen, Jaikob Week, Cailob Week, Jacob Beckers, Calvin Ringing Shield, Adam Cole, Chase Dufek, and Layton Thieman, Michael Supik, Luke Bolton, Nathaniel Hansen, Casey Assman, Allan McKenzie and Rhet Bertram.

Cowgirls Return Four Letterwinners

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The Colome volleyball team opens the season Aug. 27 when they travel to Burke to take on Burke/South Central.

The four letterwinners on the team are Kaydee Heath, Callie Heath, Rayne Hermsen and Alexa McKenzie.

Also on the team are Lynn Baker, Kaylee Bolton, Cheyenne Dougherty, Jordan Seegers, Abby Pechtoa, Maggie McCarty, Grace Campbell, Jaclyn Laprath, Haley Krumpus, Sara O’Bryan, Michaela Shippy, Lanee Bolton, Carleen Burger, Abby Kortan and Clarissa Ringing Shield.