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Youths Place at State Muzzleloader Meet

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Local 4-Hers placed at the state 4-H muzzleloader tournament Sept. 10 at the Mitchell trap club.

First place in the junior division went to Wyatt Weller, Gregory.

Results of the senior division include: Mary Nold, Brookings, 1st; Emily Foiles, Raymond, 2nd; Spencer Schulte, Brookings, 3rd; Shannon Weller, Gregory, 4th and Megyn McCarthy, Burke, 5th.

Shannon Weller, Emily Foiles and Spencer Schulte were on the team that competed at the national championship in Grand Island, Neb., in June.

Dale Foiles is the coach of the national team.

John and Marie Condon of Millboro help at the national tournament.  John and Marie Condon are the local muzzleloader instructors.

Hollenbeck Reserve Champion Barrel Racer

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Dori Hollenbeck, Winner, is the  reserve champion barrel racer in the Nebraska State Rodeo Association. Hollenbeck competed in the NSRA Championship Finals Rodeo September 9, 10, 11  in Valentine, Neb.  Dori split first in the first go around with a time of :17.90, fourth in the second go with a time of :18.13 and second in the third go with a time of :17.91, placing her second in the average winning $2,182.00 bringing her total earnings for the season to $11,525.00.

Several states were represented at the Nebraska State Championship Finals Rodeo.  SD, NE, CO, WY, TX, AZ, IA, OK  and KS.

Hollenbeck Rodeo Co., Winner, was one of the stock contractors chosen to take stock to the NSRA finals rodeo.

Volleyball Team takes 3rd at Big Dakota

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Winner Lady Warriors volleyball team placed third at the Big Dakota Conference tournament Saturday in Ft. Pierre.  Alexis Richey and Abby Marts were named to the all tournament team.

In the first match, Winner defeated Cheyenne Eagle Butte 25-7 and 25-13.

Winner beat Chamberlain in 3 sets—27-25, 22-25 and 25-22.

Winner was beat by Mobridge in two sets—20-25 and 20-25.

Miller defeated Winner in two sets—17-25 and 25-27.

Cross Country Teams Take 2nd

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Both the Winner High School boys and girls cross county teams took second place at the Lyman Invitational on Saturday.

In the girls varsity, Sidda Schuyler took 2nd. She was followed by Sam Schuyler, 7th; Chloe Bartels , 8th; Jaclyn Laprath, 10th; Aryn Meiners, 15th and Meagan Blare, 49th.

In the varsity boys, Izak Moleterno led the team as he placed 6th followed by Kade Watson, 13th; Wyatt Turnquist, 21st and Dawson Phillips, 29th.

Lady Warriors Second at Big Dakota

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Winner Area girls cross country team finished second in both the Big Dakota and Chamberlain Invite on Thursday.

Leading the varsity girls was Sidda Schuyler who placed 3rd; Chloe Bartels, 9th; Sam Schuyler, 12th; Jaclyn Laparth, 13th; Aryn Meiners, 19th; Meagan Blare, 46th.

Leading the varsity boys was Izak Moleterno who took 11th. He was followed by Kade Watson, 33rd; Dawson Phillips, 49th; Wyatt Turnquist, 64th.

Coach Jayd Schuyler says the Chamberlain/Big Dakota meet is a bigger version of the Region 4A meet.
“We ran well. Izak Moleterno keeps improving every race,” said Schuyler.

He said going into the meet the varsity girls knew there were five teams capable of winning the meet. “It came down to us and Todd County and we got edged by a point in the Class A scoring. It is shaping up to be an interesting region meet,” said Schuyler.

Helen Wiley, 90

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Helen was born on April 30, 1926, to Alva and Rosina (Gooby) Wiley on the family farm. She was the fourth of six children. Helen grew up on the family farm and attended the Wewela School through the eighth grade.

Helen and her sister Vi moved to Winner where she started her working career in the early 1940’s. Her first job was a cashier and running the Western Union Telegraph at the Peacock Café. Helen’s second job was a bookkeeper for the Westside Market and Gas Station. She then moved to the Winner Courthouse and worked in the Assessor’s Office. This was a job she loved until retirement due to health reasons. Helen was very proud of her self-taught skills and many accomplishments through her career.

Labor Day was a busy time of the year for Helen as she could always be found fixing dinner and a variety of homemade pies for family. Aunt Helen’s home was always open to family where she became a second mother to her nieces and nephews. Helen gave good advice and a lot of love to her family and friends. Helen enjoyed knitting, picking apples from her apple tree and watering her many African Violets.

In 1996, Helen moved to the Elder Inn where she enjoyed her new home and many friends. She then moved to the Winner Regional Healthcare Center until the time of her death.

Vernice Pederson, 95

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Vernie was born on March 20, 1921 to Albert and Myrtle Blomstrom in Winner, South Dakota. Vernie attended Winner country school and Winner High School; graduating in 1939.

Vernie married Albert Pederson on October 21, 1941. To this union five children were born: Brenda, Doug, Linda, Kevin and Clay. Vernie is survived by her daughter Linda Roberts (Tom) of Sioux Falls, SD. and son Kevin Pederson (Lori) of Scottsdale, Az.

Vernie is also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.

Vernie was preceded in death by he parents Albert and Myrtle Blomstrom, her husband Albert, daughter Brenda Mahoney, and her sons Doug Pederson and Clay Pederson.

Vernie dearly loved children, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Vernie had a strong faith and belonged to the Catholic Daughters.

For several years she enjoyed helping prepare meals on Fridays as a member of the American Legion.

The family will be directing memorials to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD