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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Nationwide, April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) encourages all South Dakotans to work together to keep children safe and secure, and offer the support families need to stay together.

“It is the right of every child to feel safe and secure in their home,” said State Department of Social Services Secretary Lynne Valenti.

Individuals can be part of the prevention effort by:
· Learning about the signs of child abuse and neglect. Educate yourself and be prepared to recognize the signs. Learn more about the common signs of abuse and neglect at http://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/signs.aspx.
· Asking for help. As a caregiver, there are many resources available to provide support. Common Sense Parenting classes are held throughout the state and cover topics ranging from reducing family stress to enriching relationships with young children. For more information on this program, visit http://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/parentingprogram.aspx.
· Offering a helping hand to friends and neighbors. Let parents know you are available and willing to talk, or offer to give parents a rest by taking care of their children. Volunteer your time at local community programs providing support for families, such as after-school programs, athletic or church activities.
· Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. If you have reason to believe a child is being abused or neglected, report it by calling 1-877-244-0864, or contacting your local law enforcement after-hours.
· Wearing a blue ribbon. Throughout the month, citizens are asked to wear blue ribbons or tie them to their vehicle antennas to spread the message of child-abuse prevention.

“DSS is committed to the families of South Dakota and providing resources when needed to help keep children safe and with their family,” said Secretary Valenti.

WHS 3RD QUARTER HONOR ROLL

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SENIORS
HONOR – Molly Connot, Colby Curtis, Jadyn Gregg, Hayley Halverson, Kylie Horstman, Devon Leiferman, Karissa Odenbach, Sydnie Peters, Cohl Turnquist, Skyler VanDenHul, Bailey Volmer, Grant Winter
MERIT – Cameron Biggins, Calah Covey, Allison Cox, Marcie DeHaan, Sid Durrin, Payton Eagle, Duncan English, Riley Frazier, Sydney Fritz, Sam Hossle, Luke Jedlicki, Dacey Kocer, Michael Massa, Seth Olson, Chase Watson
JUNIORS
HONOR – Chloe Bartels, Drew DeMers, Shannon Duffy, Luke Engel, Wyatt Ewing, Brea Heth, Kenzie Irick, Skyler Jermolenko, Chase Kingsbury, Krockett Krolikowski, Abi Leyden, Molly Sperlich
MERIT – Cody Amidon, Trevor Bertram, Nick Blare, Sidney Bohnet, Chantelle Brill, Kayleb Brozik, Bethany Cable, Nathan Erickson, Aaron Hacecky, Bailey Harter, Sydney Hollenbeck, Liz Jankauskas, Kaycee Konvalin, Cameron Kuil, Trace Larson, Kyran Meek, Alex Meiners, Emily Moser, Isaac Naasz, Hannah Peterson, Jayden Schroeder, Sam Schuyler, Rachel Sherman, Ryan Sherman, Jordan Turgeon, Tristan Watzel, Jacob Woods
SOPHMORES
HONOR – Meredith Calhoon, Riley Calhoon, Ronae Klein, Zach Lapsley, Sam Marts, Lauren Norrid, Macy Olson, Ian Tunnissen
MERIT – Aidan Bachmann, Dalton Baker, Carter Brickman, Emalie Duley, Macie Ferwerda, Maddy Frazier, Deiyondra Gillis, Justus Gregg, Hannah Hanson, Maddy Hanson, Matt Hartley, Daesha Klein, Hanna LaCompte, Nick Lantz, Levi McClanahan, Brekkyn Nagel, Charles Novak, Destiney Ruden, Alex Schaeffer, Matthew Smither, Nathan Smither, Savannah Vogel, Taylor Watzel
FRESHMAN
HONOR – Bayli Beehler, Elijah Blare, Sierra Hansen, Gabby Kocer, Sophie Lewis, Gracie Littau, Abby Marts, Makenna Petersen, Alexis Richey, Casey Stickland, Andrew Taylor, Madi Thieman, Logan Tunnissen, Wyatt Turnquist, Brandon Volmer, Teddi Vrbka, Tyson Westendorf, Sadie Woods
MERIT – Brielle Bachman, Shea Connot, Kassie Cox, Luke Hennebold, Asher Kraft, Katy Lantz, Natalie McKenzie, Makayla Petersen, Nolan Sachtjen
EIGHTH GRADE
HONOR – Austin Bicek, Jacob Clay, Kiersten Durrin, Kara Ewing, Jaynee Gregg, Morgan Hammerbeck, Emmarie Kaiser, Isabelle Leyden, Ryder Mortenson, Jayce Palmer, Trevor Peters, Addy Root, Saige Schuyler, Kenndal Turnquist
MERIT – Joren Bruun, Jackson Ducheneaux, Michael Good Shield, Phillip Jorgensen, Riley McClanahan, Kameron Meiners, Loren Moeller, Ethan Niehus, Abby Pajl, Shaelyn Peneaux, Heather Rowe, Marlee Schaeffer, Angel Shaw, Charlotte Shopene, Alicia Stands, Ethan Vesely, Gage Watson, Cailob Week, Jayd Whitley
SEVENTH GRADE
HONOR – Megan Brozik, Kady Cable, Shannon Calhoon, Jesse Colson, Evan Farner, Hayley Hanson, Katherine Jankauskas, Mackenzie Levi, Dalanie Nelson, Preston Norrid, Landon Thieman
MERIT – Brennan Bachmann, Zach Bohnet, Bailey Brown, Brady Fritz, Taylor Headrick, Dawsyn Kahler, Arista Kaiser, Maggie LaCompte, Steven Lin, Aissa Long Crow, Aryn Meiners, Kayla Natoli, Marlie Schaeffer, Shelby Scott, Deja Thompson
SITH GRADE
HONOR – Finn Bartels, Ellie Brozik, Joseph Cole, Taralynn Cordier, Jenna Hammerbeck, Emma Jorgensen, Kaden Keiser, Adrienne Lewis, Elvis Lin, Marissa Meiners, Michael Olson, Kaleb Osborn, Kolbie Osborn, Charley Pravecek, Bella Swedlund, Jackson Vesely
MERIT – Parker Baker, Shayla Bice, Adam Bohnet, Alex Bohnet, Megan DeHaan, Katie Dreyer, Quintanya Eagle Elk, Hattie Hespe, Hannah Kaiser, Ashton Klein, Gilon Kraft, Kylar Meek, Aaron Monk, Owen Monk, Alani Old Lodge, Elijah Peterson, Tyeesha Ringing Shield, Kelsey Sachtjen, Sidda Schuyler, Ryan Sell, Keyleigh Stands, Trinity Vrbka, Achilles Willuweit

Colome School to Present Plays

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Colome High School will present two short plays on April 1 and 2. The plays will be presented at 7 p.m. each night at the Vets Hall in Colome.

The two plays are “You’re Driving Me Crazy” and “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse.”

The plays are directed by Joy Seegers with Maggie McCarty as stage manager.

The cast of “You’re Driving Me Crazy” include Megan Seegers, Morgan Hofeldt, Jordyn Seegers, Trenton Seegers, Grace Campbell, Christian Clairmont, Evan Cole, Hanna Rowe, Kylie Debus.

The cast of “10 Ways” includes all the students that are in “You’re Driving Me Crazy” plus Eli Kortan, Becca Marso and Jaclyn Laprath.

Four members of Tripp County 4-H Competed in the 2016 Tri State Horse Expo

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Elle Harris, Zoe Harris, Selah Harris & Bailey Fairbanks competed in Horse Quiz Bowl, and placed as the reserve champion team.  They have been coached by MJ Waters.  Individual team members also competed with their own scores throughout all of the rounds of Horsebowl.  Zoe Harris tied for first with her individual points for the Quiz Bowl Competition.

The second day of the Horse Expo consisted of Horse Judging and Hippology.  The 4-H’ers had a great variety of classes to judge, including Belgian Halter, Pony Halter, Performance Horse Halter, and a performance event; Ranch Riding.  In Horse Judging, Tripp County had two individuals place.  Bailey Fairbanks placed 1st and Selah Harris placed 3rd, both in the beginner level.

The Hippology Contest consists of a series of stations set up to test the youth’s individual knowledge of various Equine topics.  Among other topics, members had to identify equipment, breed characteristics, breed association rules and origins, coat colors and anatomy.  Elle Harris placed 2nd individually in the Junior Hippology contest.

Winner Track Athletes Ready for Start of Season

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There are several lettermen returning on the Winner High School boys and girls track teams.

Returning letterwinners for the girls are: Chloe Bartels, Calah Covey, Hayley Halverson, Sierra Hanson, Gabriel Kocer, Kyran Meek, Alexis Richey, Samantha Schuyler and Tedra Vrbka.

The returning lettermen for the boys are: Kayleb Brozik, Riley Calhoon, Drew DeMers, Luke Engel, John Kludt, Cameron Kuil, Izak Moleterno, Isaac Naasz, Nolan Sachtjen, Jayden Schroeder and Ryan Sherman.

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Colome Team Eager to get on the Track

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Colome High School track team has 14 athletes on the team.

The returning letterwinners for the Colome girls team are Haley Krumpus, Jaclyn Laprath, Callie Heath, Taylor Hrabanek, Morgan Hofeldt and Kaydee Heath.

Krumpus will run the 100, 4×200 relay, triple jump and long jump.  Laprath, who ran at the state meet last year will run the 800, mile, 2 mile and 4×800 relay.
Callie Heath will be in the 200, 400, 4×200 and 4×800.  Hrabanek will run the 200, 4×400 and 4×800.  Hofeldt will be in the 4×400 and 4×800 relays and for field events will be in the long jump.   Other girls on the team are Grace Campbell, a freshman, who will throw the shot put and discus; Hanna Rowe, shot put and discus; Matrix Noteboom 4×200, 4×400 and 100 and 200; Destannie Noteboom, 100, 200 and 400.

The returning letterman for the boys is Andrew Laprath. Laprath will run the 400, 800, mile plus will do the triple jump and high jump.  Other boys on the team are Wyatt Cahoy, shot and discus; Zane Rohde, shot put and discus; Matt Campbell, shot put and discus; Ethan Gehlsen, 100, 200, long jump and high jump.

Baseball Team Looking for an Exciting Season

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The Winner/Colome baseball team will open the season on the road when they travel to Chamberlain on March 31. The junior varsity game will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by the varsity game.  On April 2, the team will play at Parkston as they take on Beresford at 3 p.m. followed by Parkston at 5 p.m. These will be varsity games only.

There are 12 returning lettermen on the team. The lettermen include Reed Harter, Holden Thieman, Drew DeMers, Kelly O’Bryan, Ryan Sherman, Ty Bolton, Riley Calhoon, Nick Lantz, Levi McClanahan, Dalton Baker, Carter Brickman and Jeremiah Yeaman.

The two seniors on the team are Cameron Biggins and Harter, who is a two time all state shortstop.  Others on the team are Noah Cerv, Andrew Laprath, Phillip Jorgensen, Joren Bruun, Loren Moeller, Gage Watson, Jacob Beckers, Kameron Meiners, Oscar Pravecek, Ryder Mortenson, Colby Kaiser, Nathan Monk, Fred Whiting, Aaron Gilchrist, Brady Fritz, Evan Farner, Jesse Colson, Zach Bohnet, Landon Thieman and Owen Duffy.  The only player lost from last year’s team is Brandon Bicek.

The Royals finished last season with a 12-3 record. There only losses were twice to St. Thomas More and Platte.  The Royals were defeated by St. Thomas More in the regional championship game.

Winner Athletes Considered for Player of the Year

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Devon Leiferman and Allison Cox, Winner High School basketball players, were among the athletes considered for the Mitchell Daily Republic’s player of the year.
Leiferman led the Warriors to the State A tournament where the team finished sixth. Leiferman averaged just under a double-double per game with 17 points and nine rebounds per contest. At the state tournament, Leiferman ended up tied for rebounds per game with 10.
Cox led a surging Winner girls team to a runner-up finish in Class A this season. The 5-8 senior had 15.1 points and grabbed 9.6 rebounds per game.

Fritz to be Honored at All Sports Event

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Sydney Fritz of Winner is one of the top volleyball players in South Dakota. She will be honored on June 3 at the South Dakota sports awards program. The ceremony will be held at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

In addition to Fritz, the top volleyball player selected include: Shelby Zomermaand of Sioux Falls Christian; Jenna Reiff, Chester High School; Brianna Kusler of Aberdeen Central and Miranda Gallagher of Lead/Deadwood.

Dorothy Martensen, 92

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Dorothy ( Lindholm) Martensen was born on July 17, 1923, at Dallas, South Dakota, to Carl Victor and Ida (Iburg) Lindholm. She passed away peacefully at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center on March 20, 2015. When the family relocated from Dallas, South Dakota, to Galva, Illinois, Dorothy attended schools there. Several summers she and her family made trips back to South Dakota to visit relatives. Inspired by these trips, Dorothy (as a teenager) decided to take the trail west to South Dakota. She continued her education in the world of work. She worked at her aunt’s turkey farm, at the cold-pack plant in Winner and at other jobs.

In 1942 Dorothy was united in marriage to Marvin Rose of Winner and together they engaged in farming. Four children were added to the family: Carl, Sandra, James, and Jack. In the late 1950’s Dorothy owned and operated the Hamill Cafe. The way she reminisced about her café business, one would soon realize how much she truly enjoyed that experience of her life. Dorothy married Art Martensen in 1962 and later moved to his farm north of Winner and sold the Hamill Café. Her farmhouse was known in later years as the “neighborhood coffee shop” where the coffee was always on.

Dorothy was a lifetime member of the Legion and VFW Auxiliary; and for many years she organized and held the VFW Senior Citizens Card Party. She loved to paint- embroider, cook, can fresh produce, and make jelly. Her chokecherry jelly was a favorite of many. Dorothy was a wonderful homemaker, a person of high values in hard times, and most importantly, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother whose love for her family was steadfast and strong.