Here’s a look at a few of the highlights from the National High School Finals Rodeo on Saturday in Lincoln. Nebraska:
Taos Weborg of Gregory County tied for 9th in Bull Riding in the short go. Roper Moore of Tripp County finished 12th in the short go in boys cutting. Team South Dakota finished fifth in the world in the girls team standings, while the boys team finished third in the world.
Miracle Treat Day will take place on Thursday, July 30th at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Winner. For every dollar raised from miracle balloons, proceeds will go to the Sanford Children’s Research Hospital. Balloons and Miracle Treat Day coupons can be purchased now.
7-24-26 Rain Reports
Brian Hofeldt in Milboro- .30
Jason Bartels in Witten- .75
Jeff Farner in Winner- .76
Brent Ring at Turtles Buttes- .37
Pete Haukaas in Okreek- .90
.85 at the Winner Country Club
Jim Vaughn in Winner- .89
Chuck Keiser at Jordan Hill- .85
Joel Foxley in Platte- .78
Jeff Schramm on East 10th Street in Winner- 1 inch
Elaine Larson in Chamberlain-.80
Dennis Hanson at Carlock- .65
Stan Bicek, 10 miles south of Colome-.60
Delbert Klein- four miles east of Burke, an inch 60
Bev Keegan in Gregory-.73
Roger Evans, 2 and 3 quarter miles west of Hamill- .78
Chris Phillips in Chamberlain-.90
Short Haley in Colome-.97
Bob Schaeffer in Dixon-.88
Fred Weidner at Dog Ear Lake-.58
Lynn Simkins, west of Winner-.82
Gary Vomacka at Ponca Creek- 1 inch
The Winner Volunteer Fire Department will hold a street dance tomorrow night on Winner’s Main Street. The Rude Band will begin playing in the 8pm hour. Cost to attend will be $10 admission and all ages are welcome. Those under the age of 18 will be allowed to attend until 10pm, and shuttle service will be available too.
A free will lunch benefit for fifteen year old, Tyson Bohnet, will happen this Saturday, July 25th at the old Community Room in Burke from Noon to 5:30. Proceeds will help defray medical expenses for a back injury. They will be serving sandwiches, chips, beans and drinks.
The 14th annual Winner Fire Department Poker Run will happen on Saturday, August 1st! Registration will go from 11am to Noon at the Winner Fire Department. They will leave town at 12:30. Prizes will be awarded at the Pheasant Bar at 6:30pm. It’s just $25 per ride, or $40 for a couple. All forms of transportation are invited to take part.
A two day community blood drive will take place at the Winner City Offices on Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd. It will run from 10:15am to 3pm on the 22nd, and continue on the day of the 23rd from 1 to 5:30. It’s being sponsored by Winner Regional Health. To schedule an appointment, call Lyndsey at 842-7137.
The Burke Stampede Rodeo wrapped up Sunday night. Here’s a look at the winners from the weekend:
Bull Riding- Lante Swallow of Batesland, South Dakota with a score of 83.5
Barrel Racing- Abbigail Graham of Bokchito, Oklahoma in a time of 17.10.
Team Roping- Wheston Jones and Cordell Collins of Oklahoma in a time of 4.7
Saddle Bronc Riding- Zane Magner of Breda, Iowa with a score of 86.
Tie Down Roping- Steve Kuntz of North Branch, Minnesota and Judd Grover of Cresco, Iowa tied in a time of 11.7.
Breakaway Roping- Kellie Dunlop of Rolla, North Dakota in a time of 2.4.
Steer Wrestling- Colten Herbert of Watford City, North Dakota in a time of 4.2.
Bareback Riding- Cole Gerhardt of Mandan, North Dakota with a score of 84.5.
The Geddes SDRA Rodeo came to a close Sunday night too. Here’s a look at first place finishers:
Barrel Racing- Tara Webb in 16.40
Saddle Bronc- Leif Meidell with a score of 73.
Bull Riding- Tate Meyer with a score of 74.
Senior Men Breakaway- Marty Jandreau in 2.1
Team Roping- Braden Pirrung and Riley Curuchet in 6.9
Bareback- Lane Stuuwe with a score of 76.
Calf Roping- Trey Young in 9.8
Mixed team roping- Bailey Peterson and Jeff Nelson- 7.3
The Murdo Ranch Rodeo was held on Saturday, while the Gumbo Ridge Bronc Ride happened on Friday. Here’s a look at the winners:
Mini Bronc Champion-Coy McKenzie
Top Horse-Twister, owned by Toni Romero
Ranch Rodeo winners-Carlson horses-Jessy Carlson, Toni Romero, Frank Carlson and Kaktis Carlson
Gumbo Ridge Bronc Ride rsults:
Saddle Bronc-1st, CY Hughson
Long Go-Ty Manke
Ranch Bronc–1st, CJ Jewitt
The Winner Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Barbecue Pit Row event on Saturday in conjunction with the Frontier Motors Car Show. Here’s a look at the results:
Ribs:
1st Place: Meat Burners
2nd Place: Doren’s Diner
3rd Place: Hallelujah Honey
4th Place: Stargrass Road BBQ
5th Place: Smoked Encounters of the 3rd Swine
Pork Butt:
1st Place: Stargrass Road BBQ
2nd Place: Hallelujah Honey
3rd Place: Casual Smokers
4th Place: Meat Burners
5th Place: Smoked Encounters of the 3rd Swine
Brisket:
1st Place: Hallelujah Honey
2nd Place: Casual Smokers
3rd Place: Meat Burners
4th Place: Midnight Ranch
5th Place: Smoked Encounters of the 3rd Swine
Overall Results:
1st Place: Hallelujah Honey
2nd Place: Meat Burners
3rd Place: Casual Smokers
Side Dish:
1st Place: Hallelujah Honey
Cornhole:
1st Place: Doug and Nash Hesse
2nd Place: Tyrone Small and Ivan Foote
Kid’s Q:
6 – 9 year olds:
1st Place: Landon Ollerich
2nd Place: Amelia Fischer
3rd Place: Arthur Fischer
10 – 13 year olds:
1st Place: Jake Kucera
2nd Place: Declan Christensen
3rd Place: Ada Kucera
4th Place: Maddie Ollerich
Frontier Motors Car Show results :