The Tripp County Commissioners invite organizations, clubs and groups to
put up a Christmas tree in the courthouse.
Trees need to be put up from Nov. 22 to Dec. 9.
Persons can call the Tripp County assessor office to make a reservation
for a tree. Call 605-842-2300 or email christmas@trippcounty.us The reservation deadline is Nov. 15.
An open house will be held Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The trees will need to be removed between Jan. 6-10.
Roger Allen Best, 87 years old, of Brandon, South Dakota, passed away on
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at the Bethany Home of Brandon.
Family and friends gathered for a
Celebration of Life at Emmanuel Baptist
Church (1600 East Twelfth Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota), on Friday, Sept.
20. The interment of ashes took place at
Hills of Rest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Roger may be made to Emmanuel
Baptist Church for donation to the Camp Judson Capital Campaign for a new Roger
Williams Lodge or directly to the Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota.
Visit www.georgeboom.com
Roger was born on Nov. 26, 1936, to Elmer and Leona (Burtz) Best. He grew up on the family farm in the Keyapaha
Valley in Tripp County, South Dakota, graduating from Winner High School. (He identified himself as a graduate of the
“School of Hard Knocks.”) Roger married Fern Arlene Moore of Kennebec, South
Dakota, on Dec. 5, 1959. The couple
lived in various West and East River communities in South Dakota, spending
their longest and final residence in Brandon.
Roger and Fern’s marriage lasted 63 years before they were parted by
Fern’s death in August 2023.
Roger worked for the Metz Baking Company for more than three decades,
rising from route salesman to the manager of the Watertown sweet roll
plant. After the baking business, Roger
sold furniture at the South Dakota Furniture Company, then managed a car wash
in Brandon with an above-and-beyond devotion to duty so typical of his work
ethic.
Roger had a dry sense of humor that would land zingers with precision as
well as being quite a hand at telling a story.
Despite the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, he would occasionally
surprise you and make you laugh with a witty comment. This is no doubt part of the reason nursing
staff members liked having him on their floors.
On many occasions he gave knowledgeable assistance with motor
vehicles. In younger days, he enjoyed
hunting. In older days, he thoroughly
enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren, indulging their whims and
being a seemingly limitless source of gum.
As a youth Roger received believer’s baptism and was a member of Emmanuel
Baptist Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he served the Savior in many
ways, including as our moderator. The
church’s S.A.G.E. group took fall excursions to our regional camp in the Black
Hills of South Dakota (Camp Judson) with Roger as their driver. Those were good times.
Roger is survived by his three children Brett (wife Kary) Best, Lisa
Dawley, and Brian Best, beloved nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Mary
Best. Roger and Fern’s family has been
blessed by the addition of eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents, brother Eugene, sister Audrey (husband
Leonard) Hajek, and maternal parents Lewie and Leola Moore.
Early voting for the November general election started on Friday, Sept.
20.
To cast an early ballot voters should first make sure they are registered.
To vote early in person voters can go to the county auditor’s office with
acceptable photo identification.
Persons can vote at the auditor’s office in the Tripp County courthouse
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To vote early by mail voters may request an absentee ballot application
from the county auditor. The auditor will provide a paper absentee ballot to
the voter. The voter then completes the ballot and mails it to the auditor.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Main Gate Counseling and T4 Foundation had an open house on Sept. 19 in observance of National Addiction Awareness Day. Pictured from left are Andrea Kindt, Cathy Mayes and Baleigh Cerv. They were asking visitors to join forces to spread awareness for addiction. The open house featured door prizes, education, snacks and refreshments.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Community Connections celebrated Direct Support Professionals Sept. 9-13. Seated is Theodore Lewis. In back from left are DSP staff Dakwon Jones, Kurt Bowers and Carol Long Crow.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Winner High School homecoming royalty were introduced at the volleyball match on Sept. 19. In front from left are Ryder Halligan, Broden Duffy, Kyla Mammen, Jenaya Schrader, Kierra Bainter, Presley Petersek, Adysen Pravecek, Daisy McIntyre, Keelie Kuil, Arnolla Duffy and Cora Moss. In back from left are Landon Calhoon, Bo Hurley, Evan Bartels, Austin Blare, Tessa Sieh, Ava Craven, Shawn Hammerbeck, Kellen Brozik, Konner Osborn, Gus Bartels and Karson Keiser. The homecoming coronation will be on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Armory.
Submitted Photo Float riders chosen for the Winner High School homecoming parade are in front from left Kierra Bainter, Arnolla Duffy, Tessa Sieh, Daisy McIntyre and Jenaya Schrader. In back from left are Evan Bartels, Broden Duffy, Austin Blare, Landon Calhoon and Ryder Halligan.
Danielle Schweigert, lab tech at Avera Medical Group Winner, has met all
the criteria for laboratory accreditation
by COLA Inc., a leading national laboratory accreditor, whose program
and standards enable clinical laboratories and staff to meet United States
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act and other regulatory requirements.
Through a mentoring approach using education to improve quality and
patient safety, accreditation is given to laboratories that apply the highest
standards of quality in day to day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy
in the performance of proficiency testing and pass a rigorous on-site
laboratory survey.
COLA Inc is a physician-directed organization whose purpose is to promote
health and safety through accreditation and education programs. In 1993, COLA
was granted deemed status by CMS to provide laboratory accreditation.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Several members of the Winner football team are in line for food at Elevate Agronomics on Thursday. It was the grand opening for the new building and a customer appreciation supper. Since they were having the supper the owners invited the football team to come and eat with them. The team meal was before Friday’s game at Elk Point/Jefferson.
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