Next year’s work has started. When this project was let for bidding, the construction scheduling had a start date of 04/01/2022 with a contract time of 215 working days. Phase 3 work was scheduled to be completed in 2023.  Today is working day 88.

 Midlands contracting is continuing utilities work between A Street and Hwy 20. Water Mains and Sanitary Sewer Mains are being placed. All Phase 3 work.

Paulsen Construction will continue placing sidewalks on the 200 block of Main Street into next week. The 2^nd Street intersection is to be open to cross traffic soon and some mainline roadway is scheduled to be placed this week.

 IES Construction company continues working on conduit and wiring for Traffic Signals and street lighting. A lot more work needed.

The Todd County Fair will take Thursday August 4th through Saturday, August 6th. Registration for all entries begins Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday will consist of many activities such as a 4-H horse show, bingo, dog show,  a 5k road race/2 mile walk and more.  With questions one can call Ron Frederick at 605-848-0125.

The Cowboy Fair will take place in Colome on Saturday, August 13th with events beginning around 10:00 a.m.  All vendors will be welcome for this event.  The Colome Park Committee will serve lunch in the park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with several activities and events throughout the entire day.

Miracle Treat Day will take place this Thursday, July 28th at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Winner.  This means that for every dollar or more spent on Blizzards purchased Thursday will go to Sanford Children’s Hospital.

The First Christian Church in Winner, S.D. will host a bible camp at their church located at 326 Madison Street starting this Sunday, July 24th and running through Thursday, July 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  For more information on can call in 605-842-2480.

There will be a special community meeting on Thursday, July 21st at the Winner Ideal Community Hall.  The meeting agenda will consist of the budget as well as Covid trailers will be discussed.  Everyone in the area is highly encouraged to attend.

The Winner City Council will host their bi-monthly meeting this evening at 6:30 p.m.  in the Winner City Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.  There will be no town hall meeting held after the city council meeting this evening.

Governor Kristi Noem, legislators, and pro-life advocates issued a joint statement on South Dakota’s policies to save lives and help mothers:

“In the last few weeks, it has become clear that South Dakota is the most pro-life state in the nation. Our laws are saving lives, and resources like Life.SD.gov are helping mothers. For these reasons, we are of one mind that South Dakota can prepare to advance on our progress in the regular legislative session, and a special session will not be necessary.”

The statement was co-signed by Governor Kristi Noem; Senators Lee Schoenbeck, Jessica Castleberry, and Erin Tobin; Representatives Jon Hansen, Taylor Rehfeldt, and Rebecca Reimer; Dale Bartscher, Executive Director for South Dakota Right to Life; and Lisa Gennaro, Legislative Liaison for Concerned Women for America of South Dakota.

“Governor Noem is a fierce advocate for the unborn and their mothers. Under her leadership South Dakota is now an abortion-free state except to save the life of the mother,” said Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. “We thank Governor Noem and our allies in the legislature for their commitment to life-saving policies that protect unborn children and support women during and after their pregnancies. We look forward to working together next session to find even more ways to help both moms and babies flourish in this new Dobbs era.”

There will be a blood drive in Colome at the Colome American Legion Hall on Tuesday, July 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  To make an appointment one can call Vicki Nelson at 605-842-0270 or go online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.