Your Country 1260 Mailbag
The Country 1260 Mailbag is a great way to sell or buy items. Everything for sale on the Mailbag is $300 or less. It’s a great way to advertise a yard sale or to sell off items that you don’t need.
Drop off or send your Mailbag items to us, we will not take mailbag items over the phone. Make sure that the item is legible so that we can easily read it on the air. Our address is KWYR Mailbag, PO Box 491, Winner, SD 57580 and our email address is kwyroffice@gwtc.net
Thanks a lot for your participation in making the Mailbag possible. The Mailbag is read at 10:20am Monday through Friday. The Mailbag will be updated on KWYR.com on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Happy Shopping And Swapping!
For Sale/Wanted/Found
7/24 For Sale: 1900 silver dollar money clip $95.00. Call 605-775-2319.
7/22 For Sale or trade a new whirlpool electric range asking $150. Call 605-828-8124. Leave a message if no answer!
7/22 Wear N Wares Thrift Store at 610 Main St. in Gregory will be having a $5.00 bag sale on clothing beginning Tues. July 23rd through Friday, July 26th.
7/22 For sale or trade: whirlpool electric cooking range $125.00. Call 605-828-8124
7/18 LOST BETWEEN HUGHES BROTHERS IN WINNER AND THE CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTH OF COLOME A SILVER AND BLACK BOX. THAT HAS TEAM PENNING CATTLE NUMBERSIN IT. IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT LONNIE OR DEB 605-840-1182.
7/1 For Sale several pairs of Men’s Levi Strauss Jeans, some 501’s with button fronts. Waist size 42 & 44. Good condition. Also ladies jeans sizes 24, 26 & 28. Plus some nice Cowboys & shoes sizes 8 & 9. Call 605-842-6692 for information.
7/1 For Sale a Solo Flex Exercise Bench asking $50 and to give away Bifold Closet Doors that can be used as privacy doors! Call 605-842-1602
7/1 Wanting to buy a Rotary Mower to pull behind a tractor for mowing ditches. Call 605-280-9012
6/17 To give away: free barn kittens, located in Gregory. Call 605-830-1753.
6/13 For Sale: 1) Graco Pack N Play $20 Used and in good condition. 2) Two Biosense King size memory foam pillows. Both for $25, same as new. 3) E-Max electric 3 in one tool. Blows/Vacuums/mulches. 200 mph. $50 Used only twice. 4) 2 drawer filing cabinet with key. Used $20. Call 605-842-3667 for more details.
6/12 For Sale: 1. Entrige vacuum food sealer with bags, like new $35.00. 2. medium size box of Avon perfumes & assorted scents $55. 3. 2 pairs Justin men’s cowboy boots 9D brown color $50.00 & $25.00 for work. Like new. Call 605-835-8003 ask for Linda.
6/10 Have for sale two new pickup grilles, 1 for 2005-2007 GMC 1500 all chrome. Second grille is for a 2005-2006 GMC 1500 denali which is all chrome. Asking %50 cash each. Contact Rich or Caleb at 605-842-1282.
6/7 For Sale: King Size Mattress in good condition, Neechi Sewing Machine and Wood Cabinet. Call 605-840-0311.
6/6 To give away a nice couch, bookshelf, and council tv. Call 402-336-6671 to set up a time to pickup!
6/3 For Sale: Four female Pug-Patterdale Cross Puppies, 6 months old with shots, flea & tick control. If interested contact Mark at 605-840-2875. Please leave a message if no answer!
5/28 For Sale a black metal patio set with round table, 4 – chairs with cushions-New asking $250 dollars. Call 605-842-2885 or leave message.
5/17 For Sale Window Air Conditioner 8000 BTU. Best offer call 605-879-2275.
5/17 4 loveable Farm kittens to give away. 1 white, 2 mostly white with gray and 1 white and yellow, tame and litter box trained. Can deliver to Colome, Winner and Gregory. Call 605-835-9162 if no answer leave a message and phone number and we will get back to you.
5/14 For Sale a Camp Chef Big three burner grill with grill box & flat griddle. Asking $250. Call 605-840-0991
5/13 For Sale: Justin Men’s Cowboy boots size 9D & brown in color, like new asking just $50 and a slightly worn pair of brown Justin men’s size 9D boots only $25.00 . Call 605-835-8003 for details.
5/10 For Sale: Brand new never worn men’s size 9 4-E leather Dunham Oxfords just $40. Call 605-879-2032. Can deliver to Winner.
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Notices/General Information
7/25 The Lindsey Family is coming to Prairie View Gospel Barn! Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30pm, doors open at 5pm. Family Bluegrass Harmony from Kentucky. Country, Bluegrass and Gospel fans will not be disappointed!! To reserve your tickets or for more information call Geoff at 605-830-1545 or pick up tickets at BankWest in Gregory. Sloppy Joe, Chili Dog meal available at the concession stand when the doors open.
7/25 BankWest in Winner is holding a School Supply Drive to benefit Winner and Colome Schools. Request/Needed supplies: kleenex, yellow highlighters, #2 pencils, 24 count crayons, glue sticks, erasers, pencil top erasers, 8 oz. glue bottles, school supply box, fiskars scissors, two-pocket folders, book bag-large enough for a winter coat, wide-lined 70 sheet notebooks, small dry erase markers. Please bring items to BankWest in Winner by August 5th.
7/25 Winner Schools will be having back to school activities soon for each building!
The high school orientation and computer checkout for students entering grades 9-12 will be held at the armory at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6th. Each student must have a parent/guardian accompany them to complete the required paperwork. Following this meeting students will turn in the required paperwork and be allowed to pick up their computer to take home. Each student will need to verify insurance coverage or purchase the school insurance coverage for $50 prior to taking their computer home. Students who are unable to attend the orientation may attend an alternate orientation on Wednesday, August 14th at 1:00 PM. In room 100 of the HS.
The middle school orientation for students entering grades 6-8 will be held at the armory at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 8th. Students will receive their schedules and other information during these orientation meetings. After the orientation meeting in the armory students and parents will be able to visit their classrooms and check out their lockers.
The Winner Elementary school will host their meet the teacher night on Tuesday, August 13th from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Winner Elementary School in the classrooms.
The Winner School District will be transitioning to a new school messaging system this year. The last message that will be sent with the old School Messenger system will be on Monday, July 29th and all future messages will be sent using the contact information in DDN Campus. It is very important that parents/guardians update their contact information at these events with current contact information in order to receive future messages from the district related to weather and other activities.
School will start in all buildings on Thursday, August 15th at 8:00 AM. There will also be school in all buildings on Friday, August 16th. Students riding the Ideal or Winner bus please note that the routes will be run just as they were last school year.
Questions may be directed to the Middle/High School Office at 842-8125 or the Elementary School Office at 842-8170.
Gerald Witte – High School Principal
Brett Gardner – Middle School Principal
Brian Naasz – Elementary Principal
7/25 The Winner American Legion Auxiliary is look for belt buckles to donate to the Monument Hospital in Rapid City to be given to the Special Olympic Rodeo Participants! The belt buckles can be dropped off at First Fidelity Bank in Winner or at the 4-H Building next week during the fair in the silent auction room. The Special Olympic Rodeo committee is planning on 300 participants. So the more buckles the better. Please help out this great event if you can.
7/24 The Tripp County Republicans will hold a meeting on July 31 at 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Tripp County Courthouse. Rocky Blare will be there to discuss the South Dakota Constitutional Amendment G, known as the Right to Abortion Initiative. After Rocky’s presentation, we’ll make arrangements to participate in the labor Day Parade.
7/24 If you have an event planned in Winner on the Labor Day weekend, please email your information to sodak@gwtc.net by August 15th to have it listed in the Winner Advocate all-events ad.
7/24 The Burke Street Bandits Show ‘n Shine is on Saturday, August 3rd at the Courthouse parking lot in Burke from 1pm to 3:30pm. All types of vehicles are welcome! Contact Justin Jelinek at (605)831-9951 for more details.
7/19 The Rosebud Arrow, Rod & Gun Club is sponsoring a South Dakota Enhanced Carry Class on Saturday, Sept. 7th. Pre-Registration is required. The class will run from 9am to 5pm at the gun club. Contact John @ 605-840-9478 for requirements and to get a registration form sent to you. Registration forms can also be picked at Jeff’s Gun Vault, Runnings and the Rosebud Arrow, Rod & Gun Club.
7/18 Sully Township residents and property owners! During the week of July 22nd to July 26th, the Assessors office will be in your area for their full reappraisal project. We will be traveling in a White County Pickup. If we are onsite and no one is home you will receive a door hangar with our information and any further steps. We will still need to be on your property during these dates to take outside measurements of any buildings and to update our pictures. Please contact us with any questions! We can be reached by phone 605-842-2300 or email, assessor@trippcounty.us.
7/17 The Winner Drive In Theater is planning a Market at the Movies with “Fresh Local Products” on Saturday, July 27th 10am to 11:30AM. They are looking for venders. If you are interested contact Jill Moser at 605-830-6618.
7/16 CCI in Winner is looking for Volunteers to share their talent or passionate about something? They are open to tours, crafts, music, volunteering opportunities and more. Contact Emily at CCI in Winner today at 605-842-1708 to get on their calendar!
7/15 On July 22nd the Winner American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 1:30pm in the Post home.
7/15 The VFW in Burke is canceling Bingo until further notice, until the remodeling project is complete. They are sorry for the inconvenience.
7/12 The Family of Charlene Nelson are requesting a Card Shower for Charlene as she is still in Rehab in Sioux Falls after having a stroke. Card can be sent to Charlene Nelson at Good Samaritan Society 401 W. 2nd St., Room #265, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
7/10 Community Connections Fun night. July 24th from 5-8pm at 146 W 2nd St., West side of the building. Pulled pork–sno cones–inflatables–split the pot bingo–raffle–DJ–and more! The purpose of the fundraiser is to develop the back half of the Connection Building into an accessible, productive, interactive space. For more info, or to make a contribution call 605-842-1708.
7/1 2024 Huntsafe Class will be July 26th from 6pm – 9pm and July 27th from 8am to 5pm at Rosebud Arrow, Rod & Gun Club. Must attend both days. Please register at gfpga.sd.gov/outdoor-learning/hunter-education/classlist.
7/1 The 55th Annual Winner Elks Rodeo is coming up on July 26th, 27th and 28th at the Tripp County Fairgrounds in Winner. Three nights of exciting rodeo action, ranch bronco riding, $1000 bounty Bull and much more. Buy your advance tickets at BankWest July 22nd through 26th. And you’ll be enter into nightly drawings during the rodeo!
6/17 Meghan Newsam Community Celebration Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 26 – 28th in Murdo! Friday: 9 hole “Ball Smack” Golf outing – 6pm, 2 person scramble. Saturday: 10am – Soap box derby, $10 adult racer, $5 child racer. 12pm – Lunch at Senior Center – Super Nachos. 1pm – Park games and Watermelon feed. 4pm – Bean Bag tourney hosted by TapHouse 22, $10 entry fee. Concert Series starts at 8pm with Erik Dylan, Alyssa Flaherty, Emmy Newsam and Drive by Night. Sunday: 4pm – Meg’s Little Lending Library. 7pm – Cowboy Church, Murdo Ranch Rodeo. For more information about the Meghan Newsam Community Celebration, go to our Facebook page.
5/30 Feeding SD at The County 4-H Center Winner, South Dakota 57580
Food Distribution Times Aug 5 | 11:00am – 1:00pm & Sep 9 | 11:00am – 1:00pm Must have a South Dakota address to visit one Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Distribution each month.
5/6 The Turner County Charity Youth Pheasant Hunt is excited to announce that Josh Gracin an American Idol contestant and 4th place finisher will be in Concert in Parker on October 19th at the Parker High School Auditorium.
11/22 Non-clinical support group for current or past survivors impacted by abuse or violence provided by Winner Resource Center for Families. Individuals can register by calling the Winner Resource Center office at 605-842-2736 or shana@winnerresourcecenter.org. Groups will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Tripp County Library from Noon to 1 or on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Gregory Library in Gregory. We need at least 2 to 3 people to register to start holding groups.
9/19 Winner VFW Auxiliary sponsored pitch party, every third Monday of the month at 2pm in the Library basement.
8/6 We are having BINGO at the Senior Center both Tuesday and Wednesday from now on. The only reason it would be canceled is for weather and when the Senior Center is closed for a holiday. We are asking $2.00 per day.
6/16 Anyone that receives mail delivery from the Winner Post Office which includes Carter and Witten needs to make sure they have a number on their mailbox that is visible to the carriers. We will have some new carriers starting with us in the next couple of weeks, they do not know the houses like your regular carriers do.