Shippy Realty and Auction in Winner, S.D. will be hosting an open house this Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  It’s a 4 bedroom home located at 351 West 6th Street in Winner, S.D.  For more information one can go to www.shippyrealty.com.

The Burke Public Library is currently seeking part time help.  The position will be 5-8 hours a week and applicants must be at least 17 years of age.  One can return applications to the library or finance office by the end of the day on April 27th.

The Annual Meeting of the membership of Consumer’s Federal Credit Union will take place this evening at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium Community Room.  Supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting to follow.

After their soft opening the Winner Building Center will be having their grad opening today from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Their location is at the former Solar Barn off Highway 18 in Winner.  They will be serving up burgers and hotdogs while showcasing all of their offerings.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month.  Sexual violence happens in every community and is often not reported. At Winner Resource Center, they provide a safe and healing environment in which survivors and their families can access support, services, and resources that help them navigate a path to healing.  For more information one can contact Winner Resource Center at 605-842-2736. or the 24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis hotline at 1-877-695-0558.

Several local elections took place in our listening area on Tuesday, April 11th.

The City of Burke had an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I.  Todd Halsne defeated Bryson Vasquez 29 votes to 18 votes.

The City of White River had a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges defeated Paul D. Knispel 56 to 35 votes.

White River Schools had a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow ran for two open positions on the board. Louann Krogman and Stan Knispel won the two positions with 133  and 103 votes respectively.

The City of Platte had a mayoral election. Ken Vanzee defeated Jerry Overweg  319 to 80 votes.

Platte-Geddes Schools had a school board election. There were three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman. Tina Schuman and Jared Veurink won the two positions with 368 and 366 votes respectively.

A municipal election was held in Kennebec for two trustees for a three-year term and one trustee for a one-year term. The candidates were Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville.  Brian Miller, Tom Hills, and Todd Longville won the three positions with 56, 50, and 46 votes respectively.

There are several local elections taking place in our listening area today.  Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The City of Burke is having an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I. The election will be held in the Municipal Building meeting room at 704 Main Street. Todd Halsne is the incumbent and Bryson Vasquez is the challenger.

The City of White River is having a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges is running against incumbent Paul D. Knispel.

White River Schools are having a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow are running for two open positions on the board. The polling locations for the White River City election and school board election are the Community Event Center and Norris Hall.

The City of Platte is having a mayoral election. Jerry Overweg is running against current mayor Ken Vanzee.

Platte-Geddes Schools are having a school board election. There are three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman.

Elections polls for the Platte City election and Platte-Geddes school board election are at the Platte Community Building (314 Main St.) and Geddes American Legion Building (420 S. Main St).

A municipal election being held in Kennebec.  At the election, the following office will be filled: Two Trustee for a three-year term. And One Trustee for a one-year term. The candidates are Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville. The polling place for this municipality is the Kennebec Community Room.

There are several local elections taking place in our listening area tomorrow.  Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. tomorrow.

The City of Burke is having an election for 1 councilman position (2-year term) in Ward I. The election will be held in the Municipal Building meeting room at 704 Main Street. Todd Halsne is the incumbent and Bryson Vasquez is the challenger.

The City of White River will be having a mayoral election. Brandi L. Schmidt – Hodges is running against incumbent Paul D. Knispel.

White River Schools are having a school board election. Louann Krogman, Stan Knispel and Ashley Arrow are running for two open positions on the board. The polling locations for the White River City election and school board election are the Community Event Center and Norris Hall.

The City of Platte is having a mayoral election. Jerry Overweg is running against current mayor Ken Vanzee.

Platte-Geddes Schools are having a school board election. There are three candidates vying for two board seats (3-year terms): Steve Olsen, Jared Veurink, and Tina Schuman.

Elections polls for the Platte City election and Platte-Geddes school board election will be at the Platte Community Building (314 Main St.) and Geddes American Legion Building (420 S. Main St).

A municipal election will be held in Kennebec.  At the election, the following office will be filled: Two Trustees for a three-year term. and one Trustee for a one-year term. The candidates are Colleen Venter, Tom Hills, Brian Miller, and Todd Longville. The polling place for this municipality is the Kennebec Community Room.

Benji’s Diner is now open in Kennebec, South Dakota.  They are located at 120 South Main Street.  They serve breakfast and also have daily lunch specials.  Some of the items on their lunch menu include burgers, wraps and salads.  For to go orders one can call 605-869-2360.

The Pheasant Bar on Main Street in Winner, S.D. will host another build your own bloody marry bar this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Some items included are bacon strips, shrimp, pickles, olives, cheese and beef sticks.