Oral Interp Students Advance to Regional

Several Winner High School oral interp students advanced to the regional following the local contest in Winner on Friday.

The students who advance are: Madyson Morehart, oratory; Shelby Scott, humorous; Presley Foudray and Kayla Natoli, duet; Presley Foudray in serious; Andrew Taylor in storytelling and Megan Brozik in poetry.

Winner students competed at an oral interp contest in Pierre on Saturday. Taylor took second in storytelling and Foudray was third in serious reading.

Keiser, Turnquist Wrestle at Nationals

Kaden Keiser and Wyatt Turnquist competed in the Cliff Keen pre-season wrestling nationals in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Keiser took fifth in the 105 pound middle school division. He had 61 wrestlers in his bracket.

Turnquist went 3 and 2 in the 126 pound 11-12 high school division. He had 63 wrestlers in his bracket.

The high school division wrestled on Saturday, Oct. 28 ad the middle school and elementary divisions on Sunday, Oct. 29.

World Food Prize Hosts 200 Young Leaders at 2017 Global Youth Institute

High school students from 27 states and territories and nine countries were selected to attend the 24th Annual Global Youth Institute October 19-21st in Des Moines, Iowa. Heather Rowe from Winner High School was among the 200 students selected to attend the prestigious three-day conference. Rowe engaged with global leaders in science, policy, and industry to discuss the world’s most pressing challenges in hunger and poverty.

In order to participate in the program, students research and write a paper on a topic affecting food security in a developing country and provide recommendations on how to better the lives of a typical family in the country. Once accepted, students are invited to attend the three-day event and engage in hands-on activities and service-learning projects that allow them to reflect on their unique role in addressing challenges related to agriculture, policy, science, industry, and hunger relief efforts both in the U.S. and abroad.

The Global Youth Institute is held in conjunction with the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium, which annually gathers the world’s foremost leaders and thinkers in global food security. Students present and discuss their innovative ideas to combat hunger with World Food Prize Laureates, international experts and peers from over 60 countries. Students also attend symposium sessions centered on current research, trends, and innovations in combating hunger and poverty. Featured speakers included:

· 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group
· Dr. Rajiv Shah, President, Rockefeller Foundation
· His Excellency John Mahama, former President of Ghana
· Dr. Louise Fresco, President of the Executive Board, Wageningen University & Research Center

At the Global Youth Institute, Rowe interacted with young leaders from around the US as well as nine other countries including Canada, China, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, Kosovo, Mexico, Pakistan, and Philippines. The World Food Prize Foundation also announced plans to expand its youth programs outside the US with the launch of the first international youth institutes in the Netherlands and Nigeria in summer 2018.

Created by Dr. Borlaug and Iowa businessman and philanthropist John Ruan in 1994, the Global Youth Institute receives major support from Clay Mathile and the Mathile Institute for the Advancement of Human Nutrition. The program was developed to challenge and inspire participating student and teachers to identify innovative strategies to alleviate hunger and to expose the students to opportunities and careers in food, agriculture and natural resource disciplines. Of the students who complete the program, about 92% go on to pursue college degrees in agriculture and science and 77% choose careers in agriculture, STEM and other fields critical to the fight against hunger. The Institute also boasts an impressive, two-thirds participation by young women. Dr. Borlaug often stated, “I am certain that these students will become the future agricultural, scientific and humanitarian leaders in the fight to end hunger”.

 

A’Cafellas Concert to Honor Veterans

The A’Cafellas barbershop chorus concert will be held Saturday, Nov. 11.

“A salute to veterans” is this year’s theme.

The performances will be at 3 p.m. at the Dixon Town Hall in Gregory and at 7:30 p.m. at the Winner Community Playhouse.

The special guests at the concert in Gregory will be the Gregory all state chorus quartet. The singers are Johnny Nguyen, Samantha Timanus, Keeley Klein and Evan Juracek.

There will be free admission for veterans and active military personnel.

For reservations in Winner, call 842-1958 and leave a message.

Advance tickets are available and tickets can also be purchased at the door. Children under 18 are free with a parent.

Tickets can be purchased from Kelly Hodge, Don Tuttle, Heidi Olson, Jon Hughes, Caleb Larson, Mark Braun, Jared Opp, Rick Wagner, Keith Olson, and Brad Schramm.

There will be an afterglow following the show. There will be refreshments and more singing.

Jake Fischer Named Super Lawyers “Rising Star”

Jake Fischer of Swier Law Firm has been selected to the 2017 South Dakota “Rising Stars” list.

Each year, a small percent of the lawyers in South Dakota are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. To be eligible for inclusion as a Rising Star, a lawyer must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

“We are excited and proud that Jake has been selected to receive this honor,” said Scott Swier. “We congratulate and thank Jake for his commitment to his clients, which is evident with this well-deserved recognition.”

The annual selections are made using a multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country.

Memories of Ambulance Bay

As construction is in full swing at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center there will be a change to the ambulance bay.

Kathie Cole, long time EMT and ambulance driver, commented on pulling into that ambulance bay.

She posted on Facebook: “Well, kind of a bittersweet moment as we back into this bay one last time this morning. For over 30 years I’ve walked into that bay never knowing who’s life will change in a moment. I’ve laughed, cried and shared many moments, good and bad with co-workers, families and friends in that bay. But with that being said I look forward to the future. Yes, things will be a little different for while but what’s to come will be bigger and better.”

There is now a new ambulance entrance that will be used during the construction of the new addition to the healthcare center.

Guns Taken from Vehicles

Several guns were taken from vehicles in Winner on the opening weekend of pheasant hunting season.

The Winner Police Department reports shot guns and rifles were taken from vehicles.

The suspects are believed to be juveniles. The police department is actively continuing its investigation into this case.

It is believed all the guns have been recovered. The police department reminds persons to lock their vehicles and also to not leave guns inside a vehicle but take them inside.

Also, early Sunday morning the new Runnings in Winner was broken into. Items were taken from the store. The police department is continuing its investigation into this break-in.

 

Hollenbeck Wins Senior Tie Down Calf Roping

Glen Hollenbeck of Clearfield won the 68 and over category championship in tie down calf roping at the national senior pro rodeo finals in Panguitch, Utah.

Hollenbeck, 75, had both knees replaced and has worked hard to get in shape and continue his passion for roping calves.

Hollenbeck has been a long time competitor in the senior tie down division.

Hollenbeck was awarded a gold buckle for winning the title.

 

Dance Team Takes Third

Winner High School dance team placed third overall at the state Class A contest in Rapid City on Friday.

In individual categories, Winner hip hop placed second while pom and kick earned third place.

“During the season as our individual category scores kept improving we discussed the possibility of placing at state if we did our best and we did,” said coach Cyndy DeMers. “We performed well and the competition was close,” she said.

“This is a difficult sport and judged on choreography difficulty as well as performance, endurance and proficiency. Improving our skills was something we concentrated on this year. We hosted a team camp, attended a camp at USD and spent many mornings practicing. As a coach I am extremely proud of our placement and improvement over the year,” said DeMers.

Team captains Macy Olson- pom; Abby Marts- kick and Gracie Littau-hip hop have led the teams and provided both choreography and direction in all areas of this sport,” sad DeMers.

The coach recognized the two seniors Macy Olson and Maddy Hanson for their dedication and leadership.

The Warriorette pom team will be performing at the halftime of the second playoff football game on Oct. 26 at Warrior Field.