Julie Rohde Photo Colome High School National Honor Society induction of new members was held March 15. In front are new members Joseph Laprath, Emma Vandenbark and Jack Anderson. In back from left are NHS members Landi Krumpus, Morgan Gill, Taylor Nelsen, Katie Welker, Maya Vandenbark and Renee Bolie, advisor.
The South Dakota Supreme Court
unanimously ruled recently that the state can charge juveniles with DUI.
Justice Janine Kern wrote the opinion
after appeals made in Pennington and Meade counties.
Three persons under the age of 18 were
arrested and charged with DUI between 2018 and 2019.
In each case, the defendant filed a
motion to dismiss the charge for a lack of subject matter jurisdiction, arguing
they could only be charged under the zero tolerance DUI state statute governing
juveniles and their cases could only be heard in juvenile court.
All of the dismissal requests were
denied in magistrate court and then in circuit court.
The state submitted that the
jurisdiction in magistrate court was proper since a DUI charge is a traffic
offense “excluded from the delinquency statues and not listed in the
definitions of a (children in need of supervision or CHINS).”
“Despite the appellants’ perceived
disharmony among the different avenues that the state may take when charging
underage drivers under the zero tolerance or DUI statutes, these arguments
involved the wisdom of the legislature’s penal code, which are ‘questions of
public policy, not appellate error,” Kern wrote.
She wrote that contrary to the claim
that the overlapping statutes cause disharmony, the conclusion upon reading the
statutes is that the legislature intended to
provide prosecutors with the option of charging juveniles under either
statute.
Kern concluded that the appellants
failed to support their arguments that the language of the statutes prevents
the state from charging them in magistrate court.
“The statutes are clear and
unambiguous,” she wrote, noting the state has the discretion to charge
juveniles with DUIs in magistrate or juvenile court.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Tripp County Treasurer Candy Biggins explains the duties of her office during student government day for Winner High School seniors on March 24.
Submitted Photo Colome FFA farm business management team won second place in a competition in Scotland. Pictured from left are Riley Shippy, Morgan Gill and Shaleena Kingsley.
A memorial service for Seymour Studenberg,
71, Gregory was held on March 26 at 11 a.m. at the Congregational Church in
Gregory. There was a prayer service on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the church.
Seymour Don Studenberg was born on June 27,
1950, in Winner, South Dakota to Dr. Joe and Lorraine (Key) Studenberg.
Seymour graduated from Winner High School in 1968 and from the University of South Dakota in 1972 with a degree in business. He was united in marriage on Jan. 25, 1969, to Jonalu (Schwinler). To this union three children were born, Jennifer, Spencer and Joe.
Seymour started his career in sales at JC
Penney in Minneapolis, later he moved his family to Sioux Falls to work for
Tilton Motor Company which then brought them to Gregory in 1976. After the dealership closed, Seymour was
employed by Frontier Motor Company for 20 years and then went to work for
Office Products Center in Winner where he worked until just four days before he
died.
Seymour was very community oriented and
loved Gregory and especially loved the Gregory Gorillas. As an active member of the community for 45
years, he served on various committees including, Gregory City Council, member
of the Southern Plains Behavioral Health Services board, Library Board, Gregory
School District Board and the Union Congregational Church board. He was also
involved in Jaycees, Commercial Club and Gregory Athletics Club.
Over the years, Seymour enjoyed playing
slow-pitch softball for the Gregory Gators, coaching Little League baseball,
shooting pool with the pool league, boating and fishing, pheasant hunting and
caring for their beautiful back yard filled with flowers, a koi fishpond,
vegetable garden and grapevines. His
love of all sports was always evident; he loved doing “color” for the Gorillas
on the radio and at the stadium.
But most of all, he enjoyed entertaining
all the grandkids, nieces and nephews of all ages in the swimming pool and
attending as many of their activities as possible from grade school basketball
& volleyball to college track meets. He was always so proud as he cheered
them on and watched them accomplish their goals and he was always ready to fill
you in on any stats you needed to know! He was proud to be called Grandpa
Seymour, Uncle Stu, Dad and just plain Seymour. He loved life and loved meeting
people. If he met you once, he was a friend for life who would always remember
your name.
Seymour is survived by his loving wife
Jonalu; children Jennifer (Tim) Voigt of Sioux Falls, Spencer (Heather)
Studenberg of Pierre and Joe (Nichole) Studenberg of Stacy, MN; grandchildren
Dylan, Sam and Aaron (Tianna) Voigt, Hannah Bailey (Justin), Kasyah, Sorrin and
Keenan Studenberg, along with bonus grandchildren Ashley, Kirsten and Tristan
Korber (Heather’s children); great-grands Elijah and Sebastian Voigt, Gabe and
Marcus Buchman; his brother Phil Studenberg (Jody) of Klamath Falls, OR; and
many dearly loved “in-laws”.
He was preceded in death by his father and
mother along with his stepfather, Fred Nielsen, and half-brothers Riley Barnes,
Bob Studenberg, Jack Studenberg and Joe Studenberg.
Beverly Lou Burnham, 94, of Winner, SD
passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Avera Gregory Hospital in Gregory,
SD.
Funeral services will be held on Friday,
April 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Winner United Methodist Church in Winner,
SD. Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery. Visitation will be held
from 6-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the
Winner United Methodist Church in Winner, SD.
Beverly was born Feb. 23, 1928, at her home in Royal, Neb. to Frank and
Harriet Francisco. She was the youngest of three children. Bev and her brothers
played musical instruments and performed locally as they grew up. She graduated
from Wayne High School in 1945. Bev and her mom went to college together that
fall to get their teacher’s certificate. When in high school, she met the love
of her life Robert Burnham from Sholes, Neb. They were married June 6, 1947.
She got her first teaching job in Maxwell, Neb. in 1947. In 1948, the couple
moved to Millboro, South Dakota and worked for a local rancher. She taught in a
rural school from 1948 until 1960. To this union, three children were born
Brian, Bonnie, and Bretta. They were very happy on their farm, raising kids and
livestock. She was very active in her community and in 4-H, extension clubs and
joined Eastern Star in 1972 where she received her 50-year pin in 2022.
In 1974, Robert passed away suddenly,
leaving her with three children and a dairy to care for. She won many awards
with their dairy. In 1994, they sold the dairy cows. After selling the cows,
she dedicated her time to 4-H and Extension where she wrote for many grants for
improvements on the fairgrounds. She played piano for the Millboro Church for
many years. In her spare time, she started making quilts for all the grandkids.
She also loved to embroider, make chocolate chip cookies, and bake the best
homemade chocolate cakes. In 2008, she won the Eminent Homemaker of the Year
award from SDSU. In 2014, she moved off the family farm into Winner first
staying at Lamro Apartments, then Elder Inn, and lastly the nursing home in
Gregory where she received wonderful care.
She is survived by her three children Brian
and Joan (Hofeldt) Burnham (Winner), Bonnie and Digger Rutten (Colome), Bretta
and Brad Watzel (Winner), sister-in-law Nell Burnham (Columbus, NE),
sister-in-law Flo Ann Sandahl (Longmont, CO), six grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wayne E. Pauli, 66 of Sioux Falls, formerly
of Madison, South Dakota, died Monday, March 21, 2022 at Ava’s House with his
family by his side.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24,
2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. Inurnment took place on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 2 p.m. at
Winner City Cemetery, Winner, South Dakota.
Wayne was born on May 9, 1955 to Don W. and
Mary Ellen (Lulf) Pauli in Winner, South Dakota. He attended Lone Star Country
School in rural Tripp County and graduated from Winner High School in 1973.
Wayne received his Bachelor’s Degree from Northern State University, his
Master’s Degree from Dakota State University and his PhD from Capella
University.
Wayne worked in the banking industry for
many years in the upper Midwest (South Dakota, Colorado and Minnesota) serving
many locations as bank president. He eventually became a Professor of
Information Systems and Cyber Security at Dakota State University, retiring in
June of 2021.
Wayne enjoyed time at their lake home on
Lake Madison, and hosting family and friends with his wonderful skills behind
the grill and smoker. He was a fan of the New York Yankees, enjoyed traveling,
golfing, warm weather, and enjoying a sunny day outside. Throughout his life,
Wayne was active in Jaycees, Knights of Columbus, Lion’s Club, church council,
city council, volunteer fireman, and various community service organizations.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife,
Crystal Pauli of Sioux Fall, SD; daughter, Tara (James) Johnson of Sioux Falls,
SD; sons, Jeremy (Heather Bieber) Pauli of Phoenix, AZ; Josh (Samantha) Pauli
of Sioux Falls, SD; seven grandchildren, Austin and Cade Falor, Elizabeth and
Madison Pauli, Destrie (Rachel) Johnson, Dax and Morgan Johnson; four sisters,
Donella (Gregg Beam) Pauli, Mondamin, IA; Maureen (Monte) Palecek of Philip,
SD; Julie (Chris) Snavely of Winner, SD; Laurie (Jeff) Tarrell of Hot Springs,
SD; two sisters-in-law, Tracy (Cal) Swanson of Hamill, SD; Tammy (Riley)
Sargent of Winner, SD; family friend, Kitty Little of Winner, SD; numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents,
Don W. and Mary Ellen Pauli, sister, Diana Pauli, father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Jim and Lorraine Dohmen.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift
to the Pauli Family Endowment at the DSU Foundation (820 N. Washington Ave.
Madison, SD 57042).
(George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site
Crematory, Sioux Falls, SD)
Alvin Olson, 86, of Winner, SD passed away
on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Winner Regional Healthcare Facility. Memorial service was held on Saturday, April
2, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner, SD. Burial
followed in the Winner City Cemetery.
Alvin LeRoy Olson passed away peacefully on
March 20, 2022, at the Winner Regional Healthcare facility with family by his
side.
Alvin was brought into this world on Nov. 27, 1935 to his mother Stella
(Nelson) Olson, and Amiel Olson. Alvin was the second of eight children and
attended a local country school south of Winner.
On Sept. 14, 1957, at the Winner Methodist
Church, Alvin married the love of his life Arlene (Leighton). From that union
two children were born, Alvin Ray Olson and Debbie Lynn Olson (Hoffer).
Olson had a variety of jobs throughout his
long life, he began with enlisting in the Army, then graduating with a degree
in refrigeration. After Al returned home, he worked for Hanson Seed Company as
a laborer until he found his true passion for fixing and repairing cars.For
over 50 years he worked for Al’s Bodyshop (Al Meister) and Mike’s Bodyshop
(Mike Supik) until 1987 when Alvin and his son, Ray opened Midwest Body Shop
and worked there until he decided to retire in 2010.
Alvin had many hobbies, he loved operating his tow truck, racing stock cars with numbers 15 and 3 painted on the side. Watching his son and son-in-law race stock cars around central South Dakota and northern Nebraska. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in all their activities. Alvin and Arlene loved going on different vacations around the country, as well as going to the local casinos for concerts and cheap meals.
In closing Alvin Leroy Olson was a great
son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched
many lives, whether it was rolling up his embroidered work shirt or sitting in
a chair sharing a laugh or two.
Alvin is preceded in death by his parents
Stella and Amiel Olson, loving wife Arlene, brothers Kenneth, Marvin, Larry,
and sister Lorraine.
Those left to remember Alvin include his
children, Ray (Sheri) Olson and Debbie (Scott) Hoffer, brothers Donald Olson,
Dale Olson, and sister Carol (Bill) Boerner, grandchildren Nikki Long Olson,
Ashley Olson, Russell (Sarah) Hoffer, Dustin (Erin McClure) Olson, Craig
(Kelli) Hoffer, Sarah (Tim) Novotny, many great-grandchildren, nieces, and
nephews.
Submitted photo Winner VFW and VFW Auxiliary presented homemade cookies to First Responders. Pictured from left are auxiliary members Joan Hauf, Brenda Muhs, EMTs Deb Engel, Sissy Orel, Stacy Tarrell, Klayci Olson, Marti Kingsley, VFW senior commander Milton Douglas and auxiliary president Jan Endes.