Female mentors who are alcohol and drug free are wanted to meet with a group of girls ages 11-16 on a weekly basis. Mentors are needed in St. Francis, Parmalee, Antelope/Mission communities and Ideal/Winner communities. There will be compensation for all meetings and trainings. If you are interested call Cheryl at the White Buffalo Calf Women’s Society at 856-2317.

A love my life photo contest is ongoing now until Monday, June 11th in Tripp County. All photos need to be taken in Tripp County. The contest is open to everyone. Those under the age of 18 need to have consent of a parent or guardian. Submitted photos will be put on display at Winner Summer Nights on Thursday, June 14th and everyone will be allowed to vote on their favorite. Submit your phots to the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce.

Primary elections were held in Central South Dakota on Tuesday. In Tripp County, there was a Republican race for County Commissioner in District 1. Mark Winter received 122 votes and Ray Hannett received 109 votes. In the Republican primary for Tripp County Lamro Consolidated precinct committeeman, Brad Assman received 66 votes, Jeff Krowlikowski received 42 votes and Travis Tobin received 21 votes. For committeewoman, Dondee Krowlikowski received 67 votes and Erin Tobin received 60 votes.

In Jones County, for Commissioner of District 1, Lori Waldron received 64 votes and Barry Valburg received 39 votes. For Commissioner of District 3, Marty Roghair received 72 votes, Paul Erikson received 37 votes and Travis Larson received 24 votes. For Jones County Sheriff, Rich Sylva received 223 votes and John Weber received 132 votes. For Jones County School Board, Ann Geisler received 147 votes, Jared Dowling received 138 votes and Latonya Erickson recieved 135 votes. Ann will serve on the School Board.

The Chamberlain School District elected two individuals to their School Board. Keith Reuer received 597 votes, Jerri Ann Haak had 421 votes, Bart Randall received 396 votes and Stephanie Bolman-Altamirano received 322 votes.

Lyman County voted for County Commissioner at Large. 3 seats were available. James Kotz received 188 votes, Michelle Langenbau had 221 votes, Leroy Ellis received 158 votes, Ryan Huffman received 325 votes, Steve Perry had 264 votes while Zane Reis received 301 votes.

In Todd County, two school board members were elected. Sandra Mancini received 117 votes, Dwight Spotted Tail had 167 votes, Marty Jones received 170, Shelley Means had 301 votes, Michelle P. Allen received 330 votes while Melissa Jo Whipple came away with 269 votes. Michelle and Shelley have been elected to the School Board.

Also in Todd County, an election was held for County Commissioner in Ward 1 and Ward 5. In Ward 1, Daniel J. Gudgel received 40 votes, Richard Dean Steifel had 45 votes while Marshall R. Tinant received 62 votes. In Ward 5, Patsy A. Valandra received 44 votes and Michael John Valandra received 16 votes.

In District 21 for Democratic Representative, Anna Kerner Andersson received 455 votes, Brian L. Jorgensen received 454 votes while Faith Spotted Eagle received 243 votes.

In District 26A in the Democratic primary election for state representative, Shawn Bordeaux received 358 votes and Troy “Luke” Lunderman received 234 votes.

Primary elections were held in Central South Dakota on Tuesday. In Tripp County, there was a Republican race for County Commissioner in District 1. Mark Winter received 122 votes and Ray Hannett received 109 votes. In the Republican primary for Tripp County Lamro Consolidated precinct committeeman, Brad Assman received 66 votes, Jeff Krowlikowski received 42 votes and Travis Tobin received 21 votes. For committeewoman, Dondee Krowlikowski received 67 votes and Erin Tobin received 60 votes.

In Jones County, for Commissioner of District 1, Lori Waldron received 64 votes and Barry Valburg received 39 votes. For Commissioner of District 3, Marty Roghair received 72 votes, Paul Erikson received 37 votes and Travis Larson received 24 votes. For Jones County Sheriff, Rich Sylva received 223 votes and John Weber received 132 votes. For Jones County School Board, Ann Geisler received 147 votes, Jared Dowling received 138 votes and Latonya Erickson recieved 135 votes. Ann will serve on the School Board.

The Chamberlain School District elected two individuals to their School Board. Keith Reuer received 597 votes, Jerri Ann Haak had 421 votes, Bart Randall received 396 votes and Stephanie Bolman-Altamirano received 322 votes.

Lyman County voted for County Commissioner at Large. 3 seats were available. James Kotz received 188 votes, Michelle Langenbau had 221 votes, Leroy Ellis received 158 votes, Ryan Huffman received 325 votes, Steve Perry had 264 votes while Zane Reis received 301 votes.

In Todd County, two school board members were elected. Sandra Mancini received 117 votes, Dwight Spotted Tail had 167 votes, Marty Jones received 170, Shelley Means had 301 votes, Michelle P. Allen received 330 votes while Melissa Jo Whipple came away with 269 votes. Michelle and Shelley have been elected to the School Board.

Also in Todd County, an election was held for County Commissioner in Ward 1 and Ward 5. In Ward 1, Daniel J. Gudgel received 40 votes, Richard Dean Steifel had 45 votes while Marshall R. Tinant received 62 votes. In Ward 5, Patsy A. Valandra received 44 votes and Michael John Valandra received 16 votes.

In District 21 for Democratic Representative, Anna Kerner Andersson received 455 votes, Brian L. Jorgensen received 454 votes while Faith Spotted Eagle received 243 votes.

In District 26A in the Democratic primary election for state representative, Shawn Bordeaux received 358 votes and Troy “Luke” Lunderman received 234 votes.

We have Primary elections taking place in our area today.  Here is what will be on the ballots.

In Tripp County there will be a Republican race for County Commissioner in District 1. Candidates are Mark Winter and Ray Hannett. There will also be a Republican primary for Tripp County Lamro Consolidated precinct committeeman and Committeewoman. Candidates for committeeman are Jeff Krowlikowski, Brad Assman and Travis Tobin. Candidates for committeewoman are Dondee Krowlikowski and Erin Tobin.

The Chamberlain School District will have an election for 2 seats on the School Board. On the ballot are Keith Reuer, Jerri Ann Haak, Sephanie Bolman-Altamirano and Bart Randall.

Jones County will also have an election for a School Board member. On that ballot will be Jared Dowling, Latonya Erikson, and Ann Geisler.

Also in Jones County they will have an election for Commissioner in Ward 1 and Ward 3. Running in Ward 1 are Barry Valburg and Lori Waldron and running in Ward 3 are Paul Erikson, Travis Larson, and Marty Roghair. There is also an election for Jones County Sheriff. Running for Sheriff are Rich Sylva and John Weber.

Lyman County will vote for County Commissioner at Large. 3 seats are available and on the ballot are James Kotz, Michelle Langenbau, LeRoy Ellis, Ryan Huffman, Steve Perry, Zane Reis and James Schaefer.

In Todd County the will elect 2 school board members. On the ballot are Sandra Carolyn Mancini, Dwight Damian Spotted Tail, Marty Lou Jones, Shelley Lynne Means, Michelle P Allen, and Melissa Jo Whipple.

Also in Todd County is an election for County Commissioner in Ward 1 and Ward 5. On the ballot for Ward 1 are Daniel J. Gudgel, Richard Dean Stiefel, Marshal R. Tinant, and in Ward 5 are Michael John Valandra and Patsy A. Valandra.

In District 21 there will be a Democratic race for Representative. Running are Brian L. Jorgensen, Faith Spotted Eagle and Anna Kerner Anderson.

In District 26A for there will be a Democratic primary election for State Representative. On the ballot are Shawn Bordeaux and Troy “Luke” Lunderman.

The second annual “Fishing for a Cure” Ladies Fishing Tournament will happen in Chamberlain on July 7th. The ladies are seeking contributions to help defray the costs associated with the event so that all the funds can assist any community member that is battling cancer. Donations may be monetary or items for their raffle and auction. All funds raised will stay local and can be used for assistance defray the cost for gas, food, lodging or bill payments of any kind. If you would like to make a donation, please send to Fishing for a Cure, 106 E. Beebe St, Chamberlain, SD 57325.

We have Primary elections taking place in our area on Tuesday.  Here is what will be on the ballots.

In Tripp County there will be a Republican race for County Commissioner in District 1. Candidates are Mark Winter and Ray Hannett. There will also be a Republican primary for Tripp County Lamro Consolidated precinct committeeman and Committeewoman. Candidates for committeeman are Jeff Krowlikowski, Brad Assman and Travis Tobin. Candidates for committeewoman are Dondee Krowlikowski and Erin Tobin.

The Chamberlain School District will have an election for 2 seats on the School Board. On the ballot are Keith Reuer, Jerri Ann Haak, Sephanie Bolman-Altamirano and Bart Randall.

Jones County will also have an election for a School Board member. On that ballot will be Jared Dowling, Latonya Erikson, and Ann Geisler.

Also in Jones County they will have an election for Commissioner in Ward 1 and Ward 3. Running in Ward 1 are Barry Valburg and Lori Waldron and running in Ward 3 are Paul Erikson, Travis Larson, and Marty Roghair. There is also an election for Jones County Sheriff. Running for Sheriff are Rich Sylva and John Weber.

Lyman County will vote for County Commissioner at Large. 3 seats are available and on the ballot are James Kotz, Michelle Langenbau, LeRoy Ellis, Ryan Huffman, Steve Perry, Zane Reis and James Schaefer.

In Todd County the will elect 2 school board members. On the ballot are Sandra Carolyn Mancini, Dwight Damian Spotted Tail, Marty Lou Jones, Shelley Lynne Means, Michelle P Allen, and Melissa Jo Whipple.

Also in Todd County is an election for County Commissioner in Ward 1 and Ward 5. On the ballot for Ward 1 are Daniel J. Gudgel, Richard Dean Stiefel, Marshal R. Tinant, and in Ward 5 are Michael John Valandra and Patsy A. Valandra.

In District 21 there will be a Democratic race for Representative. Running are Brian L. Jorgensen, Faith Spotted Eagle and Anna Kerner Anderson.

In District 26A for there will be a Democratic primary election for State Representative. On the ballot are Shawn Bordeaux and Troy “Luke” Lunderman.

Again, polling places will be open on Tuesday from 7am to 7pm.

Several warnings were issued Friday afternoon and evening in central South Dakota and Nebraska. Heavy rain fell, and some parts of the area saw hail as well. The Valentine Fire Department and mutual aid agencies were on the scene at a structure fire at the Bull Market. Gregory had straight line winds and turbulent weather causing some damage to the Gregory auditorium, buckled grain bins at the elevator and downed trees and uprooted trees. We’ve received several rain reports: At the Joe Bolton Ranch, south of Dallas, they received an inch and a half. Jared Leber reported an inch at the Leber Ranch. William Soles said he got an inch,one five miles east of Gregory. Rhonda Waterbury received an inch,36 in Gregory with wind damage reported and trees down in the area. The Winner Country Club had an inch and a half of rain fall. Liz Farley had an inch 85 southwest of Winner. Cheryl Schroeder received .88 in Winner. Dennis Hansen at Carlock received .87. Fred Weidner had an inch fall at Dog Ear Lake. Pete Haukaas received just .10 southeast of Okreek. Short Haley had an inch 25 at his residence in Colome and .97 at Haley’s Hiway Lumber. Donna Howland received an inch of rain in Winner. Darnell Swanson received an inch 20 near Clearfield. Laura Reuer in Herrick received .60. Lori DeMers received an inch at the DeMers Ranch, South of Colome. Jerome Ollerich received two inchesn west of Clearfield with some hail but no damage was done.

A love my life photo contest is ongoing now until June 11th in Tripp County. All photos need to be taken in Tripp County. The contest is open to everyone. Those under the age of 18 need to have consent of a parent or guardian. Submitted photos will be put on display at Winner Summer Nights on June 14th and everyone will be allowed to vote on their favorite. Submit your phots to the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce.

Female mentors who are alcohol and drug free are wanted to meet with a group of girls ages 11-16 on a weekly basis. Mentors are needed in St. Francis, Parmalee, Antelope/Mission communities and Ideal/Winner communities. There will be compensation for all meetings and trainings. If you are interested call Cheryl at the White Buffalo Calf Women’s Society at 856-2317.