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Stanley Horton, 50

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Stanley Horton, 50, of Winner, SD passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.
Funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 10 am at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner, SD. Burial followed in the Union Cemetery west of Springview, NE.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passage of Stanley a beloved brother to Thellma (Mike) VanSteenwyck, step-brother to Dave (Marie) Fisher, Terry (Kate) Fisher, Diane Brown, Randy Fisher and Gregg (Carrie) Fisher. Stan is also survived by his father, Charles Horton.

Stan was also loved by many nieces and nephews and family far and wide. Stanley was a husband to Tonja Ann Horton. He was an amazing father figure to Blake Shuele of Winner, SD and Brian (Taylor) Schuele of Surprise, Arizona. Stan was also a grandfather to Haidee Rose Schuele of Winner, SD and to Levi, Peyton and Simeon Schuele of Surprise Arizona.

Stanley is preceded in death by his grandparents Aurthor and Mildred Horton of Springview, Ne, Elden and Mable Jess of Washington State, sister Patricia Anne Horton, nephew Brian Scott Horton, Step-mother Sylvia Horton, and step-sister Linda Fisher.

Stanley was such an adventurous soul learning to hunt, trap, and fish at a very early age. He had his first BB gun at the age of 3. Stanley loved the outdoors. He loved spending time camping and fishing with his family. Stanley attended Sunny Side and Jordan County Schools until their closing. Then on to Winner High School and Alcester High School where he attended military training his junior and senior year. Stan served 4 years in the Army.

Stanley was always hard working all his life, when he was younger, he had started his own night crawler and minnow stand on Highway 83. Stanley loved working on automobiles. He was a Jack of all trades, he loved fixing things.

Richard Mathis, 88

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Richard “Dick” Mathis, a long time Winner businessman, passed away on Jan. 8, 2020, at Winner Regional Hospital, due to complications following a heart attack.

Prayer service was held on Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Winner. A visitation was held one hour prior. Committal service was held on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Winner City Cemetery.

Richard Leet Mathis was born on Feb. 17, 1931 to Truman and Louise (Metzger) Mathis in Mt. Vernon, South Dakota. Dick was raised on various farms in Eastern South Dakota until joining the U.S. Military in 1952 during the Korean Conflict.

In 1958, Dick and his brother Doyle purchased the International Harvester implement dealership in Winner, South Dakota. In March of 2018, they celebrated 60 years of business. Most recently, you could find Dick sitting next to the coffee and popcorn machine as you entered the store, ready to chat with long time customers.

Dick was united in marriage to Leona Littau on Feb. 19, 1961. To this union brought two sons, Todd and Scot. Dick and Leona resided in Winner, South Dakota during their 59 years of marriage. Dick served as a Winner City Councilman, and also on the Trinity Lutheran Church council. He also was involved with the building of the new Lutheran Church. Dick was a devoted husband visiting his wife every day at the Winner Long-Term Healthcare Facility.

Dick is survived by his wife Leona, sons Todd (Lisa) of Valentine, NE and Scot of Winner, SD (Deb Sarver) of Rapid City, SD. His grandchildren Skylar, of Chicago, IL, Macey, of Valentine, NE and Morgan of Box Elder, SD, Colter and Lathe Sarver both of Rapid City, SD. Along with many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Louise, and brothers Art and Doyle.

Colome finalizes plans

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By Colton Hall
Staff Writer

The Colome City Council discussed the plan of action that will happen with Code Enforcement Specialists LLC at the first meeting of the 2020 year on Jan 6.

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Bearcats too much for Cowboys

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Billy Looking Cloud looks to pass against Freeman Academy/Marion on Thursday, Jan. 2.

By Colton Hall
Staff Writer

Despite a valiant all-around effort, the Colome Cowboys basketball team couldn’t take down the Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats at home on Thursday, Jan. 2.

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Wrestlers place third

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 Winner had three champions at the McCook Invitational tournament on Saturday. Pictured from left are Sam Kruger, Kaden Keiser and Trevor Peters.

By Dan Bechtold
Editor

Winner Area wrestling team took third place at the McCook Invitational in Salem on Saturday. The Warriors scored 170 points and were just six points away from second place.

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Cowgirls defeat Bearcats

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Saydee Heath plays defense against Freeman Academy/Marion on Thursday, Jan. 2. Also pictured is Makayla Shippy (10), Jordyn Ring (2), and Libbie Petersek (5).

By Colton Hall
Staff Writer

The Colome Cowgirls basketball team jumped out ahead early and never looked back on its way to its first win of the season – a 51-14 victory over Freeman Academy/Marion on Thursday, Jan. 2.

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Lady Warriors win

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Maggie LaCompte makes a layup for Winner as the Lady Warriors hosted Bon Homme on Jan. 3.

By Dan Bechtold
Editor

Winner girls basketball team extended its season win string to 5-0 as they picked up two SESD conference wins this weekend.

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Warriors split games

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 Evan Farner makes his way around Bon Homme defenders in a home basketball game on Friday. On the right is Jacob Clay.

By Colton Hall
Staff Writer

The Winner Warriors basketball team rebounded from its first loss of the season to win 62-24 at home against Bon Homme on Friday, Jan. 3.

The Warriors got out to a healthy 21-10 at the end of the first. Winner then allowed only a single point in the second quarter while also scoring 17.

Winner allowed a total of 13 points throughout the rest of the game.

Brady Fritz led the way for the Warriors with 25 points. Phillip Jorgensen scored nine, and Fred Whiting chipped in 8. Fritz led the way with four rebounds while Jorgensen and Whiting each grabbed three.

“We came out with a lot of energy and took care of business,” head coach Brett Gardner said. “Our press really caused some problems for them, and we were able to convert. All 15 student athletes got in the game.”

Box
Winner 62
Bon Homme 24
SESD at Winner

Winner;21;17;20;4 — 62
Bon Homme;10;1;8;5 — 24

WINNER (3-1): Brady Fritz 25, Phillip Jorgensen 9, Fred Whiting 8, Joren Bruun 7, Kameron Meiners 3, Ethan Vesely 2, Elijah Peterson 2, Oscar Pravecek 2, Blake Volmer 2. Totals 27-47 2-2 62.

Bon Homme (2-1): Nate Scieszinski 6, Carter Uecker 6, Nate Hall 5, Riley Rothschadl 3, Jaxson Schonebaum 2, Karsten Kozak 2. Totals 8-35 7-13 24.

3-pt FG — WIN 6 (Fritz 3, Jorgensen 1, Bruun 1, Meiners 1); BON 1 (Rothschadl 1). Fouls — WIN 13; BON 4. Fouled out — None. Rebounds — WIN 25 (Fritz 4); BON 15 (Scieszinski 4). Assists — WIN 15 (Jorgensen 5); BON 5 (Peters 2). Turnovers — WIN 6; BON 15. Steals — WIN 10; BON 2. Blocks — WIN 2; BON 1. JV Game — 64-21 WINNER.

Winner vs. Dell Rapids St. Mary’s

The Warriors (3-2) then went on to fall 65-59 to Dell Rapids St. Mary’s at the Sacred Hoops Classic in Mitchell on Saturday, Jan. 4.

Winner got down by 20 points at one time late in the third quarter, but orchestrated a late run that was capped off with a three-pointer by Joren Bruun that pulled the game to within three points. Brady Fritz scored a team high 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

Bruun chipped in 14, and grabbed three rebounds. Fred Whiting put up seven points and grabbed nine rebounds.

“It was a great environment and very fun to play in the Corn Palace,” Gardner said. “We struggled on offense early, but our defense kept us in the game. We got down 20 points late in the third quarter, and were able to cut it to 3 points with under a minute to play. We are proud of our guys for not giving up, but we also realize we can’t dig ourselves that big of hole.”

Box score

Dell Rapids St. Mary’s 65
WINNER 59
Non-Conference at Sacred Hoops Classic.

Dell Rapid St. Mary’s;17;17;19;12 — 65
Winner;9;13;22;15 — 59

DELL RAPIDS ST. MARY’S (5-1): Conner Libis 27, Weston Gereats 8, Ryan Eining 8, Colin Winberg 6, Max Herber 5, Noah Dennis 4, Cole Welbig 3, Sam Palmer 2, Connar Kangas 2. Totals 23-49 16-34 65

WINNER (3-2): Brady Fritz 29, Joren Bruun 14, Fred Whiting 7, Kameron Meiners 7, Phillip Jorgensen 2. Totals 17-55 20-26 59.

3-pt FG — WIN 5 (Fritz 1, Bruun 2, Meiners 2); DEL 3 (Libis, Dennis, Welbig 1). Fouls — WIN 22; DEL 20. Fouled out — WIN Jorgensen; DEL Gereats. Rebounds — WIN 39 (Fritz 11); DEL 25 (Gereats 7). Assists — WIN 10 (Meiners 4); DEL 7. Turnovers — WIN 16; DEL 9. Steals — WIN 5 (Jorgensen 2); DEL 8 (Libis 3). Blocks — WIN 2 (Fritz, Meiners 1).

Highway work explained

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By Dan Bechtold
Editor

Doug Sherman, regional engineer with South Dakota Department of Transportation, explained the Highway 18 reconstruction to the Winner City Council at Monday’s meeting.

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