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Velma Louise Chasing Hawk, 80

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Funeral services for Velma Louise Chasing Hawk will  be held April 6 at the Bonesteel City Hall at 1 p.m. Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in St. Charles.

Velma Louise Chasing Hawk was born Oct. 25, 1943 to Charles and Virginia (Williams) Roubideaux and began her spiritual journey on March 26, 2024.

She grew up in Winner, South Dakota with her siblings Virgil, Ardith, Joyce, Sandra, Becky, Tim, Keith, Lester and Clara.  She met Clifford Chasing Hawk, Sr. in 1970 and they were blessed with seven children: Brenda, Russell, Cliff “Speedy”, Glen, Dean, Todd and Bev.

Velma and Clifford decided to make their home in Bonesteel, South Dakota where she was a homemaker.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She looked forward to her out of town trips with her daughters Brenda and Bev and loved reading books.

Velma enjoyed family gatherings and attending all sporting events and social events for her kids and grandkids.  She was a proud mother of her children and was considered the mother of the Mad Dog softball team.

Velma is survived by her children: Brenda (Byron) Andrews, Russell – Loretta Roubideaux, Todd (Sandra) Chasing Hawk and Beverly Chasing Hawk; her sister Becky Sitting Bear; sisters-in-law Veronica Valandra, Pauline and Ernest Pourier; special friends Elsie and Linda Red Hill; brothers-in-law Melvin, Richard, Jr and Steven Chasing Hawk; grandchildren: Brandon, Barron, Byron Jr, Brandi Andrews, Jade, Jonah, Trevor, Isaac, Arianna, Dean III, Shandi, Payton, Jaiden, Caden, Wade, Xavier, Spencer, Alexis, Tino, JaWanda, Keith, Royal; great-grandchildren: Brayden, Bryson, Tehya, Trinity, Jaxson, Sienna, LaVeya, Rexton, Zander, Zayden, Zariah, Kynzer, Alice, Jackson, Ava, Xavion, Cavazos and many nieces and nephews.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clifford; one daughter Melissa; three sons: Cliff “Speedy”, Glen and Dean; two grandsons: Clifford Dale and Dean II.

Mom will be missed by all of those who knew her and thank you so much to the Haisch Haus for the loving care, you are greatly appreciated.  Rest Easy Mom !

Colome School Board Election

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There are four candidates running for election to the Colome Consolidated School Board.

The candidates are Pam Haukaas, Matthew Vandenbark, Kevin Kingsley and Brian Jorgensen.

The election will be April 9 with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The polling place in Colome will be at the fire hall.

The candidates are running for a three year term on the school board.

City election is April 9

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The mayor’s race and two city council seats are on the ballot in the Winner city election on April 9.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The polling place will be the council chambers of the city building.

Mayor Jody Brozik is seeking re-election and is being challenged by councilman Brad Schramm.

In the Second Ward, Joe Hockett is seeking re-election and his challenger is Felicia Hughes.

In the Third Ward, Austin Klundt is seeking another two year term on the council and is being challenged by Matt Soles.

Voters to decide school consolidation issue

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Voters in the Colome Consolidated School District will be going to the polls to decide whether to keep or do away with the consolidation with Witten and Wood.

The election will be held April 9 along with the regular school board election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The polling place in Colome is at the fire hall.

In Witten it is at the town hall and in Wood at the community hall.

This special election is brought by a petition to re-vote on the reorganization plan first brought to election in June 2023. The election was June 20 and the vote failed. There were 151 votes for the plan and 163 against.

This election on April 9 will vote for or against the reorganization plan that was presented and approved by the South Dakota Department of Education. The reorganization plan dissolves the consolidation between Wood, Witten and Colome school districts. The three communities consolidated in 2010. Decreasing student numbers and difficulties in hiring teachers forced the Witten and Wood schools to close.

The Mellette County land area will become part of the White River School District, the Tripp County land area around Witten would become part of the Winner School District and the Tripp County land area around Colome will remain in the Colome School District.

“The Hitchin Post”

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Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo
The Winner Community Playhouse will present the play
“The Hitchin Post” Feb. 23-24 and Feb. 29, March 1-2 at the playhouse. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the play will start at 7:30 p.m. The cast includes in front from left Barb DeSersa, Mary Backus and Sandra York. Second row from left are Lucas Fredrick, Cassie Shutt, Emily Moser, Linda Nelson and Ken Teger. In back from left are director Ron High Rock, Hayden McMurtrey, Doug Nelson, Keith DeMers and Dan Patmore. For reservations call 605-842-1958.

10 wrestlers qualify for state

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Courtney Brozik Photo
Winner won the Region 3B wrestling title Saturday in Parkston. Pictured in front from left are Brianna Gilchrist, Coy Shelbourn, Hudson Peters, Stetson Shelbourn, Rylan Robbins, Maxton Brozik, Roukyn Robbins, Karson Keiser and Konner Osborn. In back from left are coach Jayd Schuyler, Jude Sargent, Jed Blare, Legend Benedict, Parker Mathis, Mason Curtis, Ryken Orel, Derek Fenenga, Kellen Brozik, Gus Bartels, Saylor Schuyler and coach Spencer Novotny.

Winner claimed the Region 3B wrestling title and qualified 10 wrestlers for the state tournament which starts Thursday in Sioux Falls.

On Saturday in Parkston, Winner finished with 206.5 points and had two champions in Maxton Brozik and Stetson Shelbourn.

Brozik defeated Gavin Braun of KWLPG in a 6-2 decision to improve to 34-3 for the season.

Shelbourn claimed the 285 pound title due to a medical forfeit.

Rylan Robbins, Konner Osborn and Karson Keiser had runner up finishes for Winner.

The 10 state qualifiers are: 106 Rylan Robbins, 113 Roukyn Robbins, 126 Maxton Brozik, 132 Konner Osborn, 138 Karson Keiser, 144 Ryken Orel, 157 Jude Sargent, 190 Mason Curtis, 215 Parker Mathis, 285 Stetson Shelbourn.

At the regional Winner coach Spencer Novotny was named the Region 3B coach of the year. The award will be presented at the state AAU tournament.

The other placers at the regional were Roukyn Robbins, 4th; Ryken Orel, 3rd; Gus Bartels, 5th; Jude Sargent, 3rd; Legend Benendict, 6th; Kellen Brozik, 5th, Mason Curtis, 5th; Parker Mathis, 4th.

Also wrestling in Parkston was Hudson Peters.

“As a team, we did well,” said coach Spencer Novotny. “We have won the region quite a few years in a row and I know that the older guys did not want to be first class going out to not win it. Out of our 14 guys, everybody scored team points to help us win the Region 3B title,” said the coach.

“What it comes down to at tournaments is that guys accomplish their personnel goals and the team scores usually take care of themselves. Winning regional was one of our preseason goals and it was nice to get that for the kids,” said Novotny.

Kellen Brozik was chosen as the alternate for 175 pounds across all regions.

In every weight class the state picks one fifth place wrestler that weights in at the state tournament. If someone is hurt, sick or injured they will put the alternate in the bracket instead of a forfeit.

The state tournament will be at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. It will be held Feb. 22, 23 and 24.

Wrestling on Thursday begins at 10 a.m.

Wrestling on Friday begins at 9:30 a.m. with first round and second round consolation.

Saturday wrestling begins at 10 a.m.