Educator Earns Certification to Present National Program on Healthy Dating

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Amanda Rolston is now a licensed to present the “Can I Kiss You?” program to middle school and high school students – after attending a two-day training seminar from November 29th to the 30h. This training, hosted by the President and Founder of the Date Safe Project, Mike Domitrz, and the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, enables Amanda Rolston to present this internationally renowned educational program in all local middle and high schools for free.

The “Can I Kiss You?” educational program is evidence based. A third-party research firm conducted a study showing the “Can I Kiss You?” program produces results that are statistically significant. All constructs were researched-based and were found to have strong content and construct validity and high internal and external reliability.

The program is known around the country for helping schools:
– Reduce sexual violence among teens by giving all genders “How-To” skills for making better choices with intimacy, relationships, and respecting boundaries.
– Increase the number of teens who intervene to stop alcohol-facilitated sexual assaults at parties and events.
– Teach teens how to better support classmates and loved ones who may be survivors of sexual assault.
– Slow down the speed at which teenagers often engage in unhealthy relationships and intimacy.

Amanda Rolston is a passionate advocate excited to inspire teens in our local schools on the important tools needed for healthy dating, relationships, respecting boundaries, and supporting survivors. By learning directly from the creator of the program, Mike Domitrz, Amanda Rolston has gained unique and effective skills for connecting with teenagers on issues most adults and educators struggle with sharing with middle school and high school students.

For more information on the “Can I Kiss You?” program, check out The DATE SAFE Project at: www.CanIKissYou.com/K12. To discuss having Amanda Rolston present the “Can I Kiss You?” program for your middle school and/or high school students, call Winner Resource Center for Families at 605-842-2736.

Farm Credit Services Donates to Senior Meals

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The Dakota senior meals program received $1,000 to help cover the cost of serving nutritious lunches to older residents in south central South Dakota.

The Pierre office of Farm Credit Services of America made the contribution as part of its commitment to supporting the rural communities it serves.

The Dakota Senior meals program, a non profit program, has been providing lunches to seniors age 60 and over for the past three decades. The program serves meals five days a week through nutrition sites and home deliveries.

FCS America’s donation recognizes the important role that local nutrition programs play in ensuring area residents share in the bounty produced by America’s farmers and ranchers. John DeMers, a financial officer in the Pierre office, presented the donation to Diane Schroeder with the Dakota Senior meals program.

City Receives $765,000 Grant

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The city of Winner has received a $765,000 community development block grant.

The funds will be used to make improvements to the city’s wastewater, storm sewer and water systems infrastructure.  The funds will be used for the East 8th St project which will include new storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water line along with a new street surface.
Work will also include rehabilitation of the lift station plus improvement to the lagoons.   The estimated cost of the project is $2 million. The city will also be applying for a rural development loan.

“Quality of life is of the upmost importance and in South Dakota we are fortunate to have so many community-minded leaders who are committed to improving their towns and cities,” said Gov. Dennis Daugaard.

“In 2016, more than $6.3 million in CDBG funds were awarded to community projects and I hope we can continue that trend in 2017.”
The CDBG program provides local governments with funding to complete projects that improve living conditions. The CDBG is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the governor’s office of economic development.

Winner was one of eight projects that were funded.

Wrestlers Won First Place in Presho

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Winner Area wrestling team won the championship of the Mid Dakota Monster this weekend in Presho. Winner took first out of 25 teams.

The Warriors had four champions—Kaden Keiser, Atlas Willuweit, Kayleb Brozik and Tre Doren.

Runner-up was Wyatt Turnquist.  Consolation champions were Kaleb Osborn and Trevor Peters.  Avery Gilchrist and Jayden Schroeder won fourth place.  Sixth place went to Riggin Shippy and Achilles Willuweit and Nick Blare took 8th place.

Winner Boys Pick up Two Wins

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Winner boys basketball team picked up victories over Bennett County and Gregory.

The Warriors defeated Bennett County 56-24 on Friday in Winner.

Cameron Kuil scored 14 points, Trevor Bertram 11; Wyatt Ewing, 8; Drew DeMers, 7 and William Schroeder, 6.  Kuil pulled down 10 rebounds, Isaac Naasz and Chase Kingsbury, 8 each.

On Saturday, Winner defeated Gregory 56-50.

Bertram scored 15 points, DeMers 14; Kuil, 10 and Brandon Volmer, 6.  Naasz pulled down 12 rebounds, Kingsbury and Ewing, 7 each.

The next action for Winner will be Jan. 19 when Winner hosts Pine Ridge.

Warriors Fall to Chamberlain

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Winner boys basketball team fell to Chamberlain 58-47 on Jan. 3.

Drew DeMers scored 14 points, Cameron Kuil, 10 and Trevor Bertram, 8.  Chase Kingsbury pulled down 12 rebounds followed by Isaac Naasz with 9 and Wyatt Ewing with 6.  DeMers, Bertram and Naasz all had 3 assists. DeMers had 3 steals.

The Warriors were 7-25 from the two point range and 6 of 21 from the 3 point line.  At the free throw line, the Warriors made 15 of 16 shots.

 

Cowboys Pick Up Win

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Colome boys basketball team picked up a win on the road as they defeated Lyman 51-45 on Jan. 3.

Kolton Salonen set the pace for Colome as he scored 18 points. Kelly O’Bryan and Jackson Kinzer added 8 points each.  Colome out-rebounded Lyman 37-20. O’Bryan pulled down 10 rebounds and Holden Thieman, 8.

Lady Warriors Defeat Gregory

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Winner girls basketball team defeated Gregory 70-38 on Saturday in Winner.

Madyson Frazier scored 15 points and Bella Swedlund added 14.  Leading rebounders were Chloe Bartels, Bella Swedlund and Kyran Meek, all with 5.

With the victory, Winner improves its record to 6-3.  The next action for Winner will be Jan. 14 at the Dakota State Classic in Madison and Jan. 17 will host Bennett County.