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Area Students Graduate from SDSU

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Area students graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings on May 9.

The graduates include: Tasha Hauf, Colome, magna cum laude, bachelor of science in agriculture and biological sciences; Emilee Graesser, Dallas, bachelor of science in arts and sciences; Seth Daughters, Hamill, master of science; Kirsten Jorgensen, Ideal, bachelor of science in education and human sciences; Justin Vanneman, Ideal, summa cum laude, bachelor of science in agriculture and biological sciences; Paige Beauchamp, Winner, master of science; Chad Kolecka, Winner, bachelor of science in arts and sciences and engineering; Matt LaCompte, Winner, master of science; Kip Littau, Winner, bachelor of science in nursing; Paige Stickland, Winner, bachelor of science in education and human sciences.

There’s No Place like Home, says Summer 4-H Assistant

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By Dan Merritt, Advocate reporter

She loves her home state of South Dakota, particularly West River and the Black Hills at that.

That makes it extra gratifying to her that she can work in her hometown, says Brooke Schroeder, a college student who is with the 4-H office here in the Tripp County courthouse, Winner, through the summer.

She’s the daughter of former long-time Tripp County sheriff Chip Schroeder. Her mother is Lisa Schroeder.

Dealing with children as opposed to young adult college students is an interesting change for her, Schroeder said.

Exercising patience is something that’s required. “Being a little more observant” is also needed, she added.

Boys Relay Runner-up at State Track Meet

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Winner High School boys track team had two relays and three individuals that place at the state track meet. The Lady Warriors team was led on the medal stand by senior Deloris Herman who placed in both the shot put and discus.

The Winner boys medley relay took runner up honors as at the state track meet as they placed second, the highest finish of any Winner relay team at state. Running in the finals Saturday in Rapid City were Nick Hossle, Windsor Barry, Nathan Galbraith and Coleton Schuyler. They ran a time of 3:43.55.

“They were disappointed they did not come back for the state championship but the second place finish was remarkable,” said Aaker. “I could not have asked more out of those guys, they ran their best.”

On Friday in Spearfish, the medley relay team qualified for the finals. “The biggest thing about the medley was we needed to make the second day. Credit Nathan Galbraith for stepping up and running the 800. This is not his favorite race but he was willing to sacrifice for the team,” said Aaker.

Since Coleton Schuyler had to run the open half on Friday, he did not run in the medley.

The  first day running the medley were Nick Hossle, Windsor Barry, Kayleb Brozik and Nathan Galbraith. Galbraith ran a 2:02 half and was able to hold off the Vermillion runner at the finish line assuring Winner a good spot in Saturday’s finals at the South Dakota School of Mines track.

“That was huge winning our heat,” said Aaker.

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Royals Win First Round of Playoffs

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Winner/Colome club baseball team defeated Todd County 12-2 in playoff action May 26 at Leahy Bowl in Winner.

Riley Calhoon started on the mound and pitched two innings, giving up 2 runs on 1 hit, 6 walks and 2 strikeouts. Ty Bolton earned the win in relief pitching 4 innings, giving up no runs on no hits, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts.

At the plate, Brandon Bicek had a double, 2 RBI, 2 runs scores and 2 stolen bases.

Reed Harter had a single, 1 RBI, 2 runs scores and 2 stolen bases. Bolton had 2 RBI and Nick Lantz scored 3 runs.

“I thought we came out a little unfocused and Todd County capitalized by scoring 2 quick runs in the top of the first inning,” said coach Drew Weber. “After that, we settled down and played a little better. We scored 6 runs in the bottom of the first inning by capitalizing on some  of the mistakes made by Todd County. We did not hit the ball all that well but we found ways on base and used our speed to steal nine bases,” said Weber.

The coach said the team is happy to advance to the next round “We will have to clean up a few mistakes in order to keep advancing. I’m confident we can and the boys are excited for the opportunity,” said Weber.

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Winner/Colome Pheasants Rolling

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The Winner/Colome amateur baseball team split a pair of games they played in Mitchell on May 23.

In the first game, the Pheasants fell to Dimick-Emery 7-5. The local team bounced back and defeated Sioux Falls Brewers 13-5. Derek Graesser went the distance on the mound and also blasted a two run homer in the win.

The Pheasants hosted Kimball on May 26 and won 12-5.

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Laprath Runs Mile and 2 Mile at State

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Jaclyn Laprath of Colome ran in the mile and two mile at the state track meet this weekend in Rapid City.

She ran the two mile in 13:06 on Friday and ran the mile in 6:13 on Saturday.

“She ran hard and represented Colome gracefully,” said coach Charles Hosford. “I hope that we get to take more individuals like her to state in the upcoming years,” said Hosford.

The state meet was held at O’Harra Stadium on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines.

Stan Jacobsen, 63

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Stanley Alan Jacobsen was born November 2, 1951 in Burke, SD to Donald and Betty (Bouslaugh) Jacobsen, the third of seven children. Stan grew up on a farm south of Dallas and went to a one room country school. After starting high school, he went from one classmate to seventy and quickly made friends with many of them. In high school some of his achievements were student body president, playing football, and wrestling.

Stan was married to Lynn Wortman at a young age. From this union came his eldest son Adam and two grandchildren, Abby and Jake—so the Jacobsen family has a real Jake. He worked on the farm years while managing the Homesteader Bar in Gregory. He then moved to Winner where he was the proprietor of the Pheasant Bar and Dick’s Place.

Stan married Tami Beran in 1990 and from that union Tessa and Skyler were born. Tess is exceptionally talented in music and Skyler was an exceptional athlete and Valedictorian of his class. Stan was so very proud of his children.

After leaving The Pheasant and Dick’s Bar in Winner, Stan went to work for Sioux Steel Company for the remainder of his working years. He was recognized with many accomplishments as well as outstanding employee and salesperson of the year in 2008. He was forced to quit because of his illness. What many people probably do not know about Stan is that he was a faithful student of God’s Word, studying from one to three hours daily for the last 18 years.

On May 27, 2015 Stan passed away in his home in Yankton at the age of 63 years.

Benjamin Lee Brave, 30

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Benjamin Lee Brave, 30, of Aurora, Colorado, grandson of Betty Tuttle, of Witten, passed away May 13, 2015, as the result of an auto accident.

He was born Oct. 22, 1984, to Steve and Kristy (Weber) Brave.

Benjamin was a wonderful father to his two daughters.

He is survived by his parents, of Watkins, Colorado; two daughters, Angel and Haley; grandparents, Don and Harriet Weber, of North Platte, and Betty Tuttle, of Witten, South Dakota; siblings, Zack (Jamie) Brave and Amanda (Richard) Karbowski; nephews, Treytin Brave and Connor Brave; and aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and many, many friends.

The funeral service was held 11 a.m.  Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Olinger Hampden Mortuary, Denver, CO. Burial followed at Olinger Eastlawn Cemetery in Aurora, Colorado. Carpenter Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lou Peneaux, 73

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Mary Lou Peneaux, 73, made her journey to the spirit world on May 28, 2015. She was born in Bad Nation, SD on May 1, 1942 to Nora (McLean) Clairmont.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on June 3 at the Winner-Ideal Community Hall in Winner. A private burial will be held at a later date. Wake services began on June 1 at the Winner-Ideal Community Hall.

Mary Lou is known and loved by many.  She was a woman of strength and courage, who loved unconditionally.  She played a different role in all who knew her.  She was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend. She enjoyed spending time with family and adored all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Each and every one of them had a special place in her heart.  She will always be known for her fun loving, humorous and witty personality. She always lit up the room with her beautiful smile.