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www.hartford.life 1 CONTENTS MAYOR’S WELCOME City Contact Info ...... 5 WELCOME TO HARTFORD!

Advertiser Directory ...... 5 Why Hartford? The answer’s easy. We have exactly what you are looking for! Whether you Daycares & Preschools ...... 6 are looking for a place to raise a family, retire, or start a business, you will be very impressed West Central School District . . . . . 8 with what you find here. So many of our residents chose Hartford because they grew Jeremy Menning, Hartford, SD Mayor Parks & Recreation ...... 10 up in a small town and they wanted to live and raise their family in a similar environment. That is was what brought my wife, Hartford: Past, Present & Future . . .12 and me here 13 years ago. With a baby on the way and living in Sioux Falls, Christy and I were nearly City Map ...... 14 an hour away from the family farms we grew up on and we were looking for a place that felt more like home. Hartford is exactly that. We found that Hartford Hartford Churches ...... 16 is a place where you know your neighbors and you not only see them out in their yard, you begin to see those familiar faces everywhere throughout town. Community Families ...... 18 You see them at church and school, in the bank, at your daycare when you are picking up your children. You develop friendships and trusting relationships. Jueneman Family ...... 18 Just like that; Hartford was not just a place to live, it became home. One thing that makes Hartford so special is the general feel that this is your Roberts Family ...... 20 town and you can have an impact and mold it. As Mayor, I see this on a regular Caring for you basis. Many of us CHOSE Hartford as a place to live and with that choice comes in Hartford Eisenbeisz Family ...... 24 a level of responsibility to make the community better. A couple of my favorite examples of this are Jamboree Days and Hartford Hometown Christmas. Local Business Profiles ...... 26 No matter your health needs, at Sanford Health we’re These are major community gathering events for us that are completely volunteer led. Volunteers that once said, “We used to have an event like this in Dave & Co. Real Estate ...... 26 committed to providing you with the care you deserve. my small town, I’d like to have the same type of event here.” Those volunteers We offer care for your whole family right here in Hartford. worked together and developed really special events for the entire community Gillespie Outdoor Power Equipment . 28 to enjoy. This is not the type of small town that you will become bored with. I am Reliabank ...... 30 always so impressed with how much there is to do here. For those that like to be active; we have an award winning 18 hole golf course, miles and miles of Sanford Health Hartford Clinic ...... 32 bike trails, excellent parks, local gyms and a growing sports complex. For those looking for dining and entertainment; don’t forget we have several restaurants Sunshine Foods ...... 34 that offer everything from burgers and paninis to pizza and steak. On top of all of that we are very proud to have one of ’s newest breweries and Demographics ...... 36 a local race track. Seriously, you won’t find another small town that can offer Sherri Bostwick, MD Troy Van Overbeke, PA-C Julie Bostic, CNP you all that! Family Medicine Family Medicine Family Medicine Lastly, I want to touch on business in Hartford. If you are thinking of starting a business, Hartford is an excellent choice. We are a pro-business Call (605) 312-5600 to make an appointment today. community that has enjoys great local support. We are also growing at quick HARTFORD and steady pace. Matching that growth with being just the right distance E DEEOMENT OUNDTION away from Sioux Falls, your business will have enough elbow room to grow a local, loyal customer base. With everything you need right here in town our This publication was created by AGE residents have love to get out and support the local fare. SANFORD HEALTH HARTFORD CLINIC Media & Promotion and the Hartford We have it all. I like to say that Hartford is the best hometown anyone could ask for. Come join us, you will love it here! 905 N Oaks Ave. Area Development Foundation. For more information on the Foundation, find them on Facebook, Instagram, and twitter. Jeremy Menning Hartford Mayor 018014-00034 4/19 2 HARTFORD LIVING | COMMUNITY GUIDE 2019-20 www.hartford.life 3 Named a ADVERTISER DIRECTORY “Best Bank of 2019”

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Humboldt Ambulance ...... 528-3000 Ideker Roofing ...... 31 ...... Hartford Sheriff Deputy 528-7199 Jones Family Eyecare ...... 38 Great Hartford City Hall ...... 528-6187 LaVonne Olson, Mary Kay Consultant ...... 15 Hartford City Shop ...... 528-6509 Leisure Living ...... 16 Chamber & Economic Development Director MidAmerican Energy ...... 33 To us, Making Life Great isin more thanHartford! a slogan. It’s our commitment to ...... 528-3338 Minuteman Press ...... 27 improving the lives of our customers with safe, convenient banking—and Swimming Pool ...... 528-6480 Post Office ...... 528-3841 Nothdurft Construction ...... 37 making our communities stronger through charitable giving, volunteer Pizza Ranch ...... 17

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4 HARTFORD LIVING | COMMUNITY GUIDE 2019-20 www.hartford.life 5 DAYCARES & PRESCHOOLS LETTER FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH* STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & Focused on FOUNDATION Ashli O’Kane ENRICHMENT CENTER* Hartford, SD Melissa Atkins Thank you for picking up (605) 528-3027 Hartford, SD a copy of Hartford Living. This (605) 528-3358 annual publication has been JANELLE HANDBERG YOU put together in order to capture West Acres Area, Sioux Falls, SD TRINITY CHURCH LEARNING CARE* what it means to live in Hartford, Jesse Fonkert (Photo by Vincent Gene Photography) (605) 332-9933 Angela Hoekman SD. Our growing town of 3,300 Hartford, SD is home to both families and businesses that are motivated to create a better community for tomorrow. It is the hope of the * (605) 526-4021 HAPPY HEARTS Hartford Area Development Foundation, Hartford’s economic Linda McMahon development organization, that you find this magazine helpful Hartford, SD LISA WARKENTHIEN in describing what it means to live in Hartford in 2019. (605) 528-3615 Hartford, SD As the Chamber and Economic Development Director for (605) 528-7365 Hartford, I have the distinct pleasure and honor of working with IMAGINATION STATION* organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Development Kris Johnson WEST CENTRAL KARE* Foundation, Downtown Hartford Inc, and others to build a Hartford, SD Hartford, SD better Hartford. These organizations, led by members of (605) 528-5437 (605) 528-3215 the business community, strive towards the advancement of our and continually challenge the status quo to make life here better. Programming such as Third Thursdays, JULI KETCHAM LITTLE BLOSSOM’S PRESCHOOL #DiscoverHartford, Jamboree Days, the Downtown Market, Hartford, SD (focusing on ages 3-5 years old) Hometown Christmas and more are made possible thanks (605) 528-7219 Kristi Anderson to your support of these organizations and the businesses (state certified teacher) that make them up. The hundreds of people that engage in Hartford, SD CATHY KROEGER community development foster my excitement for Hartford as (605) 366-4686 Hartford, SD we work together for a brighter future. (605) 528-6711 Thanks to this engagement, Hartford continues to attract BECKER’S BRIGHT BEGINNINGS* new families and businesses. Hartford’s intimate size, proximity Humboldt, SD Area MELISSA MALLINGER* to Sioux Falls, its amenities (businesses, services, parks), and Hartford & Wall Lake Area (605) 363-5060 strategic partner West Central School District are all strengths (605) 595-2959 that contribute to continued growth. While our residential MADISON BUSSER growth rate hovers below 3% annually, the interest in our Humboldt, SD Area community has grown exponentially. Businesses are constantly STARK’S DAYCARE* looking to build here due to the favorable climate and plethora Kris Stark (605) 941-5809 of opportunities. Families choose to build or move here in Ellis, SD area | Sioux Falls, SD order to capitalize on an environment that produces (605) 335-7215 CRYSTAL TRAVIS Alyssa Giedd, James J. Buss, CPA, and Cindy Buss well-rounded graduates. Every day, more stakeholders Humboldt, SD Area are calling Hartford home. (605) 261-7344 In 20 years, the Hartford that we know today will look different. Our community will be home to more businesses, 605.528.1670 including both services and large job-producers, and families of *Denotes lincensed or registered daycare all ages. As we grow, it is important that we maintain a tight- **The City of Hartford does not endorse any daycares. It is your responsibility to 800 S Western Ave, Hartford knit community. With growth comes growing pains that will check out these daycares. This is simply a list of known daycares and may not be challenge us. I encourage you to be neighborly and take pride in an up-to-date list. bussaccounting.com your town. The future is impossible to predict but it looks bright for Hartford. Even though Hartford might expand, by working together, we can ensure that we remain a big city with a small- town heart.

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8 HARTFORD LIVING | COMMUNITY GUIDE 2019-20 www.hartford.life 9 HARTFORD SWIMMING POOL TURTLE CREEK PARK 406 N Vandemark Ave, Hartford, SD | (605) 528-6480 303 E. Railroad St., Hartford, SD Lyons Park is also home to the City Pool. The City Pool Turtle Creek Park is the City’s newest and largest PARKS & typically opens the last day of school and closes at the end of park spanning 34 acres. Turtle Creek Park offers plenty August. Season passes are available at City Hall or the pool of open space for activities. The park is connected to and cost $32.25 for individuals and $64.50 for families. Daily the bike recreation trails that border the apple orchard passes can also be purchased at $2.00 for children 5-18 and along Hartford’s southern border. The park features $3.00 for adults ages 19 and older. Children under 5 can use playground equipment, a 9-hole disc golf course, and a RECREATION the pool for free. The pool also conducts swimming lessons junior ball field. Discs can be rented at City Hall for free in June and July. Visit hartfordsd.us or contact City Hall for ($25 refundable cash/check deposit). Another park shelter registration information. is available here to be reserved, and public restrooms are conveniently available on-site.

SWENSON SPORTS COMPLEX 1610 N. Western Ave., Hartford, SD Swenson Sports Complex currently has two multi-use diamonds with 300” fences. Two more diamonds and concession stand/bathroom are planned for the future. The City of Hartford has more than 80 acres of The SSC is also home to six soccer fields that host teams park space for the public to enjoy. All city parks are ranging from U5-U12. Soccer space is planned to increase open from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm year-round. If you in the future and a concession stand/bathroom addition have any questions, please contact City Hall by calling is planned for that section of the complex as well. 605-528-6187. Weekdays during the Month of June, the City has CENTURY PARK Bike Trails a Summer Rec Program for children K-6th grade. Veterans Memorial at Century Park 201 N. Main Ave., Hartford, SD With the recent hiring of a Recreation Director, the City hopes to expand its recreation offerings in the Century Park is Harford’s smallest park at half an near future to provide opportunities for children acre, located downtown, it provides a quaint space and adults alike to do activities they love in their own of tranquility. Century Park is home to the Veterans community. Memorial and Hartford Time Capsule. A plaque describing Hartford’s history is also located at the park as well as the flag disposal box managed by the LYONS PARK (CITY PARK) Hartford American Legion. Benches and gazebos line the 202 N. Vandemark Ave., Hartford, SD park which serves as the host to the annual Christmas Lyons Park is the City’s flagship Park and the tree lighting during Hartford’s Hometown Christmas location for Jamboree Days festivities as well as the celebration. Stop by to learn more about Hartford’s Kids Summer Recreation program. Established in the history and pay respect to Hartford’s heroes. early 1900s—thanks to the Lyons family— the park has continued to serve Hartford to present day. BIKE & RECREATION TRAILS Hartford residents commonly reserve the Park’s five Swenson Park Hartford has more than three combined miles of shelters and Amphitheater to host events such as The first weeks after welcoming a baby to your family are filled with family reunions, graduation parties, and other wonder as you marvel at your newborn baby. paved path systems for the recreation needs of residents. special events. Park shelters and amphitheaters It can also be a challenging time for families. The path starts in Turtle Creek Park and splits off down I love helping families navigate the changes during this precious time. can be reserved by filling out a form online at Highway 38 and Colton Road. Hartford continues to NEWBORN CARE | MAINTAIN HOUSEHOLD | SIBLING SUPPORT harfordsd.us under the Parks & Pool quick link BENGKUNG BELLY BINDING | PARENT SUPPORT extend the path system and add improvements yearly. or by calling City Hall. Reservations require a $10 In 2019, the Bike & Recreation Committee added three nonrefundable fee. Other park amenities include trail maps at heads of the trail. Hartford also has a nature playground equipment, three ball diamonds, trail that begins at the eastern end of Turtle Creek Park horseshoe pits, tennis courts, a basketball court, and and extends down to its southern border along the a sand volleyball court. Horseshoes can be rented at SHANNON WARD apple orchard. View the map on pages 14-15 for City Hall for free ($35 refundable cash/check deposit). Postpartum Doula & New Parent Educator more information. Public restrooms are available and the sidewalk 605-951-9330 | thriveafterbirth.com circumferences the park for recreational walking. 2122 S Spring Ave, Sioux Falls, SD facebook.com/thriveafterbirth Swenson Park

10 HARTFORD LIVING | COMMUNITY GUIDE 2019-20 www.hartford.life 11 Oaks. Nels Haugen served as the great destinations and events that hometown. All the people of Hartford town Clerk, and H. D. Oaks served encourage people to get outdoors continue to be the cornerstone of the as the treasurer. If you think these and build connections. vitality of Hartford. names sound familiar, then you are When people share a common Here in Hartford, you are correct. Feyder and Oaks both have goal, great things happen. Residents, surrounded by friends, businesses streets named in their honor, and the city leaders, and business owners who support your children’s activities Haugen family continues to impact in Hartford share a vision for and school, and the organizations Hartford. the continued expansion of the important to you. Much of the town was built around community that is so much more farming and the businesses that than just their supported the associated ventures, Hartford Milling , Elmer Johnson PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE Creamery, Hanson Dry Milk, and even the Mielke Farm Horse Traction Works, HD Oaks & Son, Oaks & Rich, Hartford Implement, Oaks & Babcock, and later the Lavin Hardware, Coast to Coast, and at last the Hartford Building Center. The people of Hartford— residents, area farmers, city leaders, and business owners—are proud to live, work, and support the growth of Hartford. Residents agree the town encompasses the spirit of small- town friendliness combined with

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*Darwyn Sprik is a fi nancial planner through Eagle Strategies LLC and a Registered Representative of NYLIFE Todd and Shala Eisenbeisz and their sons, Braydon and course behind your house—sees you struggling and comes Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIP) and a Licensed Insurance Agency. Eagle and NYLIFE are New York Life Companies. Sprik Financial Group is not owned or operated by NYLIFE or its affi liates. Connor, have lived in Hartford for nine years. Their twin boys off the course to help you. True story- that happened with us.” are now 15 years old and attend West Central High School. Shala says, “Hartford is a wonderful place to raise children with great schools and teachers. The people of Hartford enjoy SCHEDULE YOUR AUTO SERVICE many amenities in town such as bike trails, golf course, parks & REPAIR APPOINTMENTS and restaurants and support shopping local.” 605-528-6666 Hartford provides many opportunities for the family to tammenautoandtire.com stay busy and involved in activities that are important to WHY CHOOSE US OUR SERVICES them. From staying active with their church, Christ Lutheran MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE. Church, to school and recreational sports and even enjoying • Consistent Friendly Service • Auto Repair & Maintenance meals at the many restaurants in town or playing bingo at • Locally Owned • Alignments Brewing—there is always something to do in • Quality Automotive Parts • Diagnostic Service Hartford. Brad Miles • Competitive Prices • Brakes Todd enjoys living close to the golf course and golfing in Broker Associate • Convenient Hours • Exhaust men’s league at Central Valley. The couple’s son Braydon • Local Shuttle Service • Unlocking Services is a member of the West Central band, including marching 605-595-4483 • Loaner Vehicles Available • Tire Sales & Service band, and participates in West Central football as well as [email protected] • Over 100+ Combined Years of • Air Conditioning recreational soccer with Dakota Alliance. Son Connor is on Experience the high school golf team and is also involved in recreational soccer. Shala is on the West Central Junior Achievement board and volunteers at West Central to teach Junior Achievement as well. “I am also the treasurer of the West Central Education Our proven sales success in Hartford makes us Foundation which provides grants to West Central teachers the leading real estate brokers for buyers and and provides needed items to the West Central Schools and sellers in Hartford. am a member of the new Hartford Area Optimist club.” 901 S Western Ave, Hartford, SD | 605-528-6666 | tammenautoandtire.com “There are such great people in Hartford!” adds Shala. “It (605) 336-2100 daveandco.hegg.com Facebook.com/LarsonSells is the type of town where when you are cutting down a tree in your back yard and your neighbor—who is golfing on the

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24 HARTFORD LIVING | COMMUNITY GUIDE 2019-20 www.hartford.life 25 Dave says, “The Dave & Co . Real Estate Team includes: STEVEN SKINNER – My long distant agent who works out of Watertown and also serves full time in the South Dakota AMY LARSON – Amy and I have been married for 15 years. Army National Guard. She is the Administrative Assistant. She keeps me and the team in line! HECTOR JIMENEZ – Hector is the newest member to the team and is fluent in Spanish. He lives in Sioux Falls and is JOHN MALLINGER – John was a fantastic recruiter for the excited to start working with the Dave & Co. Team! South Dakota Army National Guard a long time ago, and he knows everyone. He is also the lead for the Homes for Many of us live in Hartford, and we are very involved in Heroes program and lives right in Hartford. the community! Selling real estate isn’t always as glamorous as it seems on television. Moving is often listed in the top five JASON ZOMER – Jason is a super nice guy with a great stressors in life. Our team prioritizes really listening to people.” attitude and knows a lot of people! He has lived in Dave says the housing market in Hartford is very strong. Hartford for quite some time. “With so many new developments and businesses coming to the community and Sioux Falls growing so quickly, we are the RYAN JEWETT – He is an experienced realtor who has perfect place for buyers and builders to come. We have that been a licensed real estate agent for quite some time. He small-town feel with a ton of opportunity right here in town.” brings a vast amount of knowledge to the team.

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ESTATE TEAM Our proven sales success in Hartford makes us the leading real estate brokers for buyers and Dave Larson, Hartford resident my family and I moved here,” he “Our team really enjoys taking sellers in Hartford. and real estate agent, says his explains. care of people and especially heroes; Whether you are buying, selling, leasing or exchanging, (605) 336-2100 favorite part about being a realtor Dave earned a Business Degree the team concept started as heroes Mike Hauck at Accord Commercial Real Estate can help 605-271-7515daveandco.hegg.com Facebook.com/LarsonSells are the people he meets. “I enjoy from the University of South Dakota helping heroes,” continues Dave. you with your commercial real estate needs. Mike has getting to know my clients and and worked for the USD ROTC “Many of my team members are been serving the Hartford community since 2008 and working with them through the program as an officer recruiter serving or have served in the armed has several real estate investments in Hartford, so he is www.mmpsiouxfalls.com buying and selling process. Everyone after graduating. He has been in the forces. Those who have not support familiar with the market and ready to help advise you is looking to buy or sell for various South Dakota Army National Guard our local heroes tremendously. The in your next commercial real estate transaction. reasons, and I like to help people.” for almost 23 years. “I am a Major Dave & Co. Real Estate Team is also At Accord Commercial, we represent: Free delivery to Hartford Dave grew up in Humboldt then in the 1/147th Field Artillery out of affiliated with the Homes for Heroes moved to Hartford during middle Watertown. I have one deployment program which gives back to all • Buyers school. He attended West Central to Afghanistan. I am now the veterans, police officers, firefighters, Proud Members of the • Sellers throughout his elementary and high founder and owner of the Dave school teachers, and health care (605) 359-8430 Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce school education. “After growing & Co. Real Estate Team and lead providers when they buy or sell a • Landlords www.TheAccordTeam.com up here, I understood how great of a great team of nine realtors with home. We give money back to them • Tenants a community Hartford is. In 2007, various backgrounds.” at closing.”

26 HARTFORD LIVING | COMMUNITY GUIDE 2019-20 www.hartford.life 27 technology. For several years, he spent his summers working GILLESPIE as a farmhand on his uncle’s hog and cow/calf operation north of Hartford and winters in Steamboat Springs, Color. as a snowmobile technician at a snowmobile rental company. At YOUR HARTFORD COMMUNITY OUTDOOR the same time, he started dating Missy, a Colton, S.D. native, and soon wanted to spend more time in South Dakota. REAL ESTATE EXPERTS POWER Eventually, word got around that Justin was repairing lawn EQUIPMENT mowers, chainsaws and other machines. The word-of-mouth John Mallinger referrals helped Justin build a strong business. “It got to the Broker Associate point where I became tired of having people stop by the

house at 10:00 PM,” he jokes. 605-941-2758 For the past ten years, Justin and In late 2008, he opened his first commercial business near Missy Gillespie have owned and operated the antique shops off the Hartford exit. Within six months, [email protected] Gillespie Outdoor Power Equipment they quickly outgrew that space and moved to the north side in Hartford. They are a great example of the interstate, closer to town. Missy joined the company of a Hartford business success story. full-time in 2012. Justin says her nursing background is a In addition to providing the leading pivotal asset to the business. “Maintaining communication brands of outdoor power equipment and within the business and with customers, documentation and offering top-notch service, their growth attention to detail are very similar tasks needed to care for You can rely on the Dave & Co. Real Estate Team LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE is based on their proximity to Sioux Falls. people.” She also handles the day-to-day parts and service for your Hartford home They are close enough to reach Sioux writing portion of the business. buying and selling needs. Falls consumers as well as surrounding In 2016, Justin and Missy move to their current facility, (605) 336-2100 small town and rural customers. To located at 1080 Ruud Trail. This location is large enough daveandco.hegg.com Facebook.com/LarsonSells accommodate their growth, Gillespie for their current inventory and has room for growth. “The Outdoor Power Equipment expanded to a Hartford area residents, businesses and local banking new location in 2016 —now on the south community have really supported us, and we appreciate edge of town, just off Exit 387. that. That’s one of the reasons for our growth,” states Justin. Justin has always had an interest in Gillespie Outdoor Power Equipment services brands they sell mechanics. His parents operated a Feed including Hustler, Husqvarna, Stihl and Ferris. Justin shares, Thank you for supporting & Seed store in a nearby community “People spend their hard-earned money with us, and in turn, your local professionals at for more than 20 years, where he and we provide prompt high-quality service.” Hartford Professional Centre. his brother grew up helping with daily Gillespie Outdoor Power Equipment has grown to operations. Local farmers often hired the be the largest Hustler Turf Equipment dealership in the Gillespie brothers to walk beans, pick rock and one of Hustler’s top ten single location and haul square bales. Justin worked on dealerships. Their long-term goal is to continue to provide a dairy farm for six years through middle the best products and service to urban, rural and commercial school and high school and was involved customers alike. “Our business operates every day on two in 4-H, FFA and team sports. Those simple values: treat people the way you would want to be experiences ingrained a strong work ethic, treated and do the right thing,” shares Justin. Missy and Justin Gillespie, Owners of Gillespie encouraged his mechanical skills and Outdoor Power Equipment inspired an entrepreneurial spirit. “When I was a kid, there was always equipment or vehicles around, and they always seemed to need maintenance or repairs. It seemed we only had one option: to figure out a way to fix what we had on hand and Conveniently located at: make it work, or else,” says Justin. 304 West Highway 38 After graduating from high school, Hartford, South Dakota 57033 1080 Ruud Ln Suite 1, Hartford, SD Justin went to North Dakota State (605) 528-3345 Space available. College of Science to study recreational Contact 605-212-4541 engines and outdoor power equipment Gillespieoutdoor.com

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team or civic organization where dating back almost 100 years. With Branch Manager, David Painter. STREET DESIGN people come together and cheer nine locations across eastern South David, a Montrose native, is active LAND SURVEYING on their squad or work together to Dakota, including a Hartford Branch, within the Hartford community. UTILITY ANALYSIS & DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE achieve a common goal. Every town Reliabank offers a wide range of Professionally, he focuses on 304 W SD-38, Hartford, SD AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING needs local electricians, plumbers, financial services such as home the commercial and agricultural (605) 528-4000 WATER/WASTEWATER TREATMENT carpenters, and doctors who are mortgages, personal/business accounts at the bank. “Partnering reliabank.com also area residents, parents, and banking, insurance, and wealth with businesses and farms in and Sioux Falls, SD Yankton, SD grandparents. Every town also management. The bank’s mission is around our community is something 605.338.6668 www.stockwellengineers.com 605.665.8092

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appointments with Sherri Bostwick, MD. “We offer all the same services that a clinic in Sioux Falls LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE would,” explains Troy. “From a full lab to OB care to X-rays, you can get that all done here in Hartford. But when a specialty need arises, we can quickly make appointments for patients in Sanford Health Hartford Clinic Sioux Falls, which is just a short drive away.” 905 N Oaks Ave, Hartford, SD “We have such good relationships with the other Sanford (605) 312-5600 Health teams in Sioux Falls,” says Julie. “That means if I have a patient who needs a knee replacement, I know not only the best physician to do the job but the best physician to fit the personality of the patient.” SANFORD HEALTH This is just one of the many benefits of having a primary care provider that you can trust who will be there for you throughout your life. HARTFORD CLINIC “When you have those regular appointments with your KEEPING HARTFORD HEALTHY: A SMALL TOWN CLINIC WITH A BIG HEART primary care provider, we can catch some of those medical issues earlier because we have a greater insight into your Article and Photos Provided by Sanford Health health and your family history,” explains Troy. “Things like high blood pressure or diabetes can be better managed and In a time where many small just so special when you get to care are more than a number on a chart. controlled when we intervene earlier rather than later. I always towns are slowly disappearing, the for children and then see them grow We truly know our patients, their say that 1 ounce of prevention is worth 1 pound of cure.” opposite seems to be happening in into adults and start having families family and their health history. In “I love getting to know our patients,” says Julie. “Whenever Hartford, South Dakota. People are of their own. We really get to be with fact, in one day I had appointments we refer our patients to other specialties, they also say that our moving to or are moving back to them every step of the way.” with a grandmother, her son and patients are the nicest. Plus when you know someone from the community. And to care for this “We see our patients every day his daughter. I got to care for three when they are little and have cared for them all their life, they growing population is the team at out and about in town,” explains generations of the same family on can receive a more personalized experience when they come the Sanford Health Clinic. Troy Van Overbeke, PA-C, a family the same day. I think that’s pretty into the clinic. Our whole staff here is so dedicated to providing For almost 22 years, Sanford medicine provider in Hartford awesome.” quality, confidential care and I think that is a really great asset Health has been providing expert who has been with the clinic since For the patients at the clinic to this community.” care to the people of Hartford and 2002. “That’s really special when in Hartford, they not only get If you would like to make an appointment at the Sanford the surrounding area. Julie Bostic, you can go to the high school for a that small town care but they Health Clinic in Hartford, call (605) 312-5600. The clinic is open CNP, has been here since day one. basketball game and know that you also have access to the latest in Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. “This is such a beautiful town,” help care for every player on the treatments and technology thanks says Julie. “We’re so thankful that we court. Because when you receive to the clinic’s connection to Sanford get to support this community. It is care from a small town clinic, you Health, including weekly outreach

32 HARTFORD LIVING | COMMUNITY GUIDE 2019-20 www.hartford.life 33 business thrive in a competitive market. Truly a family affair, the Goebels work together in this business. Each week, the store offers freshly-cut meats in the meat department, where son Jared works as the meat manager LIFE’S A VOYAGE THAT IS HOMEWORD BOUND. and assistant manager. In the bakery and deli, shoppers will find freshly-baked breads, cakes and rolls with operations overseen by daughter, Taylor Oltheim Casie, who serves as the assistant manager and baker/deli Broker Associate manager.

“We see such great opportunity for our family-owned 605-951-8935 business in the years to come,” said Merlin. “The Sioux Falls [email protected] metro area is the fastest growing city in the nation. We are in a booming location so that is promising for Hartford’s many business owners.” Merlin says when folks step into Sunshine Foods for the first time, many are surprised to find a full-time meat cutter and a florist department with fresh bouquets. Find your home in Hartford.

LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE “They don’t realize how much we have to offer,” said Merlin. “We have 36 feet of fresh produce with a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, 20 feet of freshly-cut (605) 336-2100 meat, and we have a great selection of wine and liquor, too. daveandco.hegg.com Facebook.com/LarsonSells Every week, we have hundreds of new specials to offer, and every purchase keeps dollars in our local economy and our community.” As Sunshine Foods celebrates its 25th year in business in 2019, Merlin reflects on being a business owner in the local community.

Merlin and Sherri Goebel with their daughter, Casie (far left), and son, Jared “South Dakota is a great place to call home and offers a great business climate for entrepreneurs,” he said. “I gave Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Services a tour to the high school business class the other day, and I told the kids to find rewarding work that they love. I can SUNSHINE FOODS honestly say I look forward to going to work and opening the We provide a full range of therapy services including By Amanda Radke | Photos by Vincent Gene Photography store each morning. It’s a challenging and rewarding business specialty areas such as post to be in, and it’s great that I get to do it with my family. We surgical rehabilitation, care of appreciate the loyalty of the Hartford community, and we are Sunshine Foods is Hartford’s Brandon and Lennox; in at have many choices in an around the low back, neck and shoulder truly grateful for their ongoing support.” one-stop shop for high quality Hawarden, Rock Rapids, and Milford; area to shop for groceries, but we pain, dry needling, sports foods, friendly service, great prices and in at Medelia, Dodge enjoy great loyalty and support from physical therapy, ASTYM, LSVT, and community support and Center, Jackson, Hatfield, and Spring our local community, and to us, that and geriatrics. To make an Pete Nelson, PT; Brett Teveldal, PT; Linda Andersen, Receptionist; Megan fellowship. Valley. means a lot.” appointment with your local Walworth, PTA; Gidget McAreavey, OT, Owned and operated by local “Most of these locations are Sunshine Foods strives to get therapy provider, please give and Dotty Longhenry, Receptionist residents Merlin and Sherri Goebel, located in small communities and involved in local activities. Whether us a call or visit our website. 100 W Hwy. 38 the Hartford location is just one serve as the only grocery store in that’s working with the high school of 14 Sunshine Foods stores in the town,” said Merlin, who was in the Booster Club for discount cards, Hartford, SD 57033 “I was in excellent hands with Prairie region. grocery business in Luverne for 25 helping with local fundraisers or 118 SD-38, Hartford, SD Rehabilitation in Hartford. This is the 605-528-1900 The list includes South Dakota years before ultimately moving to hiring local teens to work in the place you need to go for your therapy (605) 528-7194 www.prairierehab.com locations, Hartford, Madison, Hartford with his wife, Sherri, in store, the community connection hartford.sunshinefoodstores.com needs!” - Katherine G. Oacoma, Canton, Sioux Falls, 2002. “I know Hartford residents has helped Merlin’s family-owned “Striving for Excellence in Rehabilitation and Wellness”

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SUMMARY 2016 2021 2016-2021 CHANGE 2016-2021 ANNUAL RATE Population 3,142 3,614 472 2.84% Households 1,131 1,299 168 2.81% Median Age 34.3 34.0 -0.3 -0.18% Average Household Size 2.78 2.78 0 0

HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME 2016 NUMBER 2016 PERCENT 2021 NUMBER 2021 PERCENT Households Total 1,132 100% 1,300 100% <$15,000 70 6.2% 71 5.5% $15,000-$24,999 83 7.3% 79 6.1% $25,000-$34,999 105 9.3% 108 8.3% $35,000-$49,000 149 13.2% 60 4.6% $50,000-$74,999 193 17.0% 205 15.8% $75,000-$99,999 229 20.2% 317 24.4% $100,000-$149,999 257 22.7% 395 30.4% Dr. Jayson Snyder $150,000-$199,999 23 2.0% 35 2.7% $200,000+ 23 2.0% 30 2.3%

2016 HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME AND AGE OF HOUSEHOLDER, PERCENT DISTRIBUTION (605) 528-6240 HH INCOME BASE <25 25-34 35-44 304 SD-38 Ste. 122, Hartford, SD | hartfordspinalcare.com Households Total 50 (100%) 193 (100%) 231 (100%) <$15,000 7 (14.0%) 13 (6.7%) 8 (3.5%) $15,000-$24,999 5 (10.0%) 15 (7.8%) 9 (3.9%) $25,000-$34,999 7 (14.0%) 18 (9.3%) 15 (6.5%) $35,000-$49,000 9 (18.0%) 29 (15.0%) 24 (10.4%) $50,000-$74,999 9 (18.0%) 36 (18.7%) 39 (16.9%) $75,000-$99,999 6 (12.0%) 39 (20.2%) 51 (22.1%) $100,000-$149,999 6 (12.0%) 35 (18.1%) 76 (32.9%) NOTHDURFT CONSTRUCTION LLC $150,000-$199,999 1 (2.0%) 4 (2.1%) 5 (2.2%) $200,000+ 0 4 (2.1%) 4 (1.7%) www.getng.co Median HH Income $43,775 $62,558 $82,888 Average HH Income $56,169 $71,794 $84,462 101 E 9th St. STORE FEATURES: 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Hartford, SD Soft Serve Ice Cream 253 (100%) 192 (100%) 129 (100%) 80 (100%) Hot Stuff Pizza 8 (3.2%) 13 (6.8%) 5 (3.9%) 15 (18.8%) 605-528-6534 Fresh Baked Rolls 10 (4.0%) 12 (6.2%) 12 (9.3%) 20 (25.0%) Fountain Pop 16 (6.3%) 14 (7.3%) 20 (15.5%) 15 (28.8%) Faceboo ICEE 22 (8.7%) 24 (12.5%) 30 (23.3%) 10 (12.5%) Twitter Ice 45 (17.8%) 34 (17.7%) 26 (20.2%) 4 (5.0%) Sig up for Cold Beer 66 (26.1%) 40 (20.8%) 17 (13.2%) 9 (11.2%) -Deal Snacks 72 (28.5%) 44 (22.9%) 15 (11.6%) 7 (8.8%) Chad VanderWoude 7 (2.8%) 5 (2.6%) 2 (1.6%) 0 7 (2.8%) 6 (3.1%) 2 (1.6%) 0 Servin Hartfor Mon-Fri 5:30AM - 11PM 605-351-7680 $82,290 $73,966 $48,245 $27,567 Sinc 1976 Sunday 6AM - 10PM $88,210 $80,472 $62,370 $41,057 [email protected]

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