Harold Benson, 79, of Winner, SD passed
away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Winner Regional Hospital in Winner,
SD.
Funeral service was held on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Winner. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery.
Harold Duane Benson was born at the Winner Hospital on Jan. 4, 1942, to Walter and Edna (Stark) Benson, the oldest of four boys. He attended Blue Valley grade school and graduated from high school in 1960.
In 1962 Harold was drafted into the U.S.
Army. Assigned to a special unit, Harold was very proud of the fact that he did
not have to wear a uniform while serving his country. He was discharged from
the Army in1968.
Harold was a lifetime member of the American Legion.
Harold was married to Sue Muzney on May
24,1969. Harold was a truck driver most of his life while living in Iowa. After
retirement he returned to Winner and continued his love of playing cards and
attending baseball games. He would attend as many games as he was able to cheering
on the youngest to oldest baseball players.
Harold passed away July 6, 2021 at Golden
Prairie Manor. Harold was preceded in death by his parents,Walt & Edna, two
brothers Dale and Tommy, mother-in-law and father-in-law James & Imo
Muzney, brother-in-laws LLoyd Stevens and Don Muzney, and sister-in-law Carolyn
Muzney.
Harold is survived by his brother Bob
(Judy), sister-in-law Cindy Jones (Kelly), niece Bobbi Jo (Scott)Rank, nephews
Jay Benson (Carrie), Blake Benson, Chad Benson (Darla), and Nick Benson
(Lauren), and Darrell (Peggy) Muzney of Iowa. Two great nieces and 3 great
nephews.
Edwin L. Assman, age 68, passed away on
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home in Pierre.
Services were held at 10 am, Tuesday, June 22, at St. Peter
and Paul Catholic Church, and he will be interred at the Black Hills National
Cemetery in Sturgis.
Ed was born on June 23, 1952, to Joe and Esther Assman of Mission, South Dakota. He was the third eldest child of seven that included two older brothers,three younger brothers, and a younger sister. He grew up farming and ranching, deciding at an early age, that was not what he wanted to do for the remainder of his life. He attended a one room country school until 9th grade, and he was the only student at his grade level throughout. He attended Todd County High School in Mission, participating in band, wrestling, and track, and graduating in 1970.
After acquiring consent from his mother
because he was underage, he volunteered for the U.S. Army at the age of 17. He
was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood for combat medic training and Ft. Sam Houston
for Airborne training. He arrived in Vietnam in early April of 1971. He was
stationed at Northern I Corps on the DMZ as a medic for light armor troop with
frequent engagements with the North Vietnamese near Con Thein (Alpha 4) fire
base. His unit was 1st Platoon B troop 3rd squadron 5th Armored Calvary 9th
Infantry Division. He was wounded in heavy combat on May 18,1971, earning his
first Purple Heart. Ed was able to return to his unit, however, he was
seriously injured again on June 18 that same year, earning his second Purple
Heart. He was able to leave for home to heal and recuperate in late August on
convalescent leave, but later returned to the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort
Bragg. He worked as an Airborne medic until he obtained an honorable discharge
in July of 1972.
After being discharged from the Army, Ed
was hired as the youngest ever (at that time) for the South Dakota Highway
Patrol, at the age of 21. He quickly rose through the ranks, as he was promoted
to sergeant in 1982, and lieutenant in 1990, where he was eventually stationed
in Pierre. He had a variety of accomplishments, including the youngest sergeant,
the youngest lieutenant, and the SWAT team leader. He was even the first
trooper awarded the Meritorious Service Ribbon for apprehending hundreds of
drug offenders. He also taught drug tactics at the police academy. During his
time as a State Trooper, Ed was the leader of various security details,
including President George H. W. Bush when he visited South Dakota.
Unfortunately, in 1997, due to heart complications, Ed had to medically retire
early. Since that time, he continuously worked as an investigator for the Crime
Victims Program and had his own private investigation firm.
Family and friends can attest that Ed had an incredible sense of humor, and was extremely witty, well read, and very articulate. He was a true patriot. Ed was also very passionate about history and would frequently attend Mountain Men Rendezvous with full pre-1840 era Fur Trade re-enactments, that included the correct attire, housing, and weapons. He was always up for a road trip or any impromptu adventure. He was not only a loving husband, father, brother; overall friend to everyone that knew him. Just know you were all loved by him.
Grateful for sharing Ed’s life and survived
by his loving wife, Josephine, sons, Clint (Shannon), Colter, and Bridger,
brothers, Dave (Diana), Greg (Cindy), Chris (Cathy), Brad (Debra), Mike
(Darla), sister Mary Beth (Chris Lovejoy), and grandchildren, Aubrey, William,
and Ethan.
Proceded in death by his parents, Joe and
Esther, infant sisters Jean and Kimberly, and little brother Gordon.
With a heavy heart we are saddened by the
loss of a true patriot who was willing to take a bullet for his country and did
take a bullet for his country.
Submitted photo Zona Serr and Elizabeth Wonnenberg create a circuit to be entered into the Mid Dakota Fair. The magic of electricity workshop for 4-Hers was held June 30. They learned how to create a circuit, make an electromagnet and how a compass works in terms of magnets and poles.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo All arounds at the Tripp County 4-H horse show include from left Kade Fenenga, beginner all around; Reven Moss, junior boy all around; Kyla Mammen, junior girl all around; Bailey Fairbanks, senior all around and Jack Anderson, senior boy all around. The horse show was held June 28.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo Three of the Winner High School students who attended Boys State and Girls State spoke at the July 1 meeting of the Winner Rotary Club. Pictured from left are Finn Bartels, Adrienne Lewis, Michael Olson and Bob Benson, president of the Rotary Club. Not pictured are Marissa Meiners and Ryan Sell.
By
Dan Bechtold
Editor
Attending Boys State and Girls State
allows high school students to understand the workings of government.
Three Winner High School students who
attended Boys State and Girls State spoke at the Winner Rotary Club on
Thursday.
Finn Bartels and Michael Olson attended
Boys State in Aberdeen. Adrienne Lewis attended Girls State in Vermillion.
All three enjoyed the experience.
Lewis represented the city of Miami and was elected city auditor. She
was also elected county register of deeds. At the state level, she was elected
to the senate and headed the transportation committee.
In the senate, one of her bill was
passed. Lewis found out some girls have similar names and the spelling of their
name is the same. This was a bill to add pictures on the ballot for future
Girls State.
“I learned a lot about the different
levels of government and how to be more involved,” she explained.
She also learned how to campaign for people you
believe in.
Bartels represented the city of
Phoenix. He was elected city postmaster and county chairman.
Bartels found it a great way to meet
new people.
Olson represented the city of Honalulu
and was the District 5 alderman. He then was elected District 5 commissioner
and then elected sheriff.
At the state level, he worked with
Bartels on a minimum wage bill.
“I enjoyed meeting new people I would
have not met had I not attended,” he said.
Olson said Boys State taught him how
complex government is and this experience will help him in the future.
Speaking at Boys State and Girls State
were Gov. Kristi Noem and the South Dakota congressional delegation.
Also representing WHS at Girls State
and Boys State were Marissa Meiners and Ryan Sell. They were unable to attend
the July 1 meeting so they will speak at a future Rotary meeting.
Boys State is sponsored by the American
Legion and Girls State is sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. It was held May 31
to June 5.
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive
order declaring a statewide state of emergency for drought conditions and
allowing ditch mowing in Eastern South Dakota to begin effective immediately.
As drought conditions continue to negatively impact feed availability for
livestock across South Dakota, this order will increase access to hay for
farmers and ranchers.
“Growing up on the family ranch, I know how difficult it can be to feed cattle during dry times,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “This increased flexibility will allow producers to immediately gain access to hay for their livestock. With a mild winter and early spring, most of the pheasant hatch is well behind us, and we do not expect this move to affect pheasant numbers. Reports from the field look fantastic for the upcoming pheasant hunting season.”
Executive Order 2021-09 is effective immediately and will remain effective through Aug. 31, 2021.
Dan Bechtold/Winner Advocate Photo A group from the White River nursing home enjoyed fishing at the Winner Bass Pond on June 30. Pictured from left are Joan Castaway, Casper Brave Bird, Dennis Wounded Head and Lonnie Lee. Southern Plains Behavioral Health Services and DB Bait and Tackle helped with the adventure.
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health
announced a preliminary list of conditions that will be covered by the state’s
medical cannabis program, which went into effect on July 1 following the
voters’ passage of IM-26 last November.
“Under the law passed by the voters, patients must be experiencing a ‘debilitating medical condition’ and be certified by a doctor that medical cannabis will help alleviate their condition,” said South Dakota Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon. “This preliminary list of conditions meets the definition as passed by the voters, and is a result of feedback the department has already received. A process will be available for South Dakotans to petition to add more conditions to this list in the future.”
The
preliminary list of conditions includes:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
and positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also
known as Lou Gehrig’s disease;
Multiple sclerosis (MS);
Cancer associated with severe or chronic
pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting;
Crohn’s disease;
Epilepsy and seizures;
Glaucoma; and
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
These conditions are in addition to the definition of “debilitating medical condition” as passed by the voters in IM-26, which is defined as, “A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following: cachexia or wasting syndrome; severe, debilitating pain; severe nausea; seizures; or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis.” The conditions listed above will be included in the final rules package proposed by the department.
For more information on South Dakota’s medical cannabis program, visit MedCannabis.SD.gov.
Memorial services for Ruby Graham age 77 formerly of Springview, Neb., will be held on Saturday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church, Springview, NE. Burial will follow in Mt Hope Cemetery.
Ruby passed away at the University Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., on July 1, 2021.
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