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2 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 Welcome Experience the ‘Wilder’ Life A Message Inside This Issue...

from the Mayor City Map...... 4 As Mayor of the City of De Smet, I would like to welcome you to the Historical Sites...... 7 ‘Wilder’ life. Our ‘Little Town on the Prairie’ prides itself on our progressive and “can do” spirit and friendly people. We love living here – and we want Churches...... 14 everyone to know it! Famous People/ History...... 18

Things are always happening in De Smet. De Smet Events...... 20 We have several exciting projects that Schedule of Events...... 21 we have recently completed, including a large hospital expansion & renovation, Cultural Events...... 22 new baseball/softball field to complete our Parks...... 25 athletic complex, new town homes & housing developments and new businesses opening. Swimming Pool & Recreation...... 25 Our Event & Wellness Center has been in full Where to Eat...... 26 operation for over three years with events taking place constantly as we host many Country Club & Golf...... 27 concerts, conferences, community theater presentations, regional meetings, and cultural events. The walking path Community Information...... 28 and wellness center stay busy constantly. There have been many weddings, Relocating...... 28 health fairs, art shows, birthday parties, wellness programs, benefits, community events, a circus, and many recreational activities keeping our Community Honors...... 29 De Smet residents happy and healthy. The usage for the Center has been Schools...... 31 tremendous. We hope all visitors as well as the residents of De Smet feel comfortable stopping in at the Center - adjacent to Washington Park - to Local Government...... 32 relax for a while in the comfortable reception area, take a quick tour or to Airport...... 32 get some exercise. Police/Emergency Personnel...... 33 Every year we welcome thousands of visitors to our town. De Smet is the Courthouse...... 34 “Little Town on the Prairie” made famous by author Laura Ingalls Wilder, and is near the birthplace of famous prairie artist Harvey Dunn. We’re also Library...... 35 one of South Dakota’s popular hunting and fishing destinations year round. Foundations...... 36 De Smet provides a wide variety of services and activities for its citizens. Events & Wellness Center/Sports Complex...... 37 A stroll down the streets of our neat, clean town will reveal a full array of retail and service related businesses, a library, our museum, three Clubs & Organizations...... 38 beautiful city parks, a public swimming pool, a 9-hole golf course and an Fishing...... 40 airport. De Smet is especially proud of its health care facilities that include a hospital, two medical clinics, a chiropractic clinic, dental service, a Hunting...... 41 nursing home, and an assisted living center that will be opening in 2019. Community Health Center...... 42 Our excellent K-12 education system is constantly working to provide our students with the cutting edge of technology. Hospital...... 44 Business Directory...... 47 De Smet has it all – a small town atmosphere with many of the amenities of a larger community. We invite you to come and visit our modern frontier Industrial Park...... 54 community and discover for yourself why De Smet is a great place to live Development Corporation...... 57 and work – a place you can call home and create your new opportunities. De Smet Roots Program...... 57 - Gary Wolkow, Mayor of De Smet New Businesses in De Smet...... 57 Photos on cover and throughout magazine Discover Your New Frontier...... 58 courtesy of SD Department of Tourism.

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De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 3 LIW denotes Laura Ingalls Wilder 1. LIW Memorial Society CITY OF DE SMET 2. LIW Pageant Grounds 3. Ingalls Homestead EXPERIENCE THE HOSPITALITY THAT WON THE WEST! 4. Loftus Store 5. Ingalls Home 6. Lake Thompson (8 Miles SE) 7. Washington Park & See corresponding numbers by Campground featured sites on individual pages. 8. Depot Museum 9. HLM Memorial Library 10. Cemetery/Garden of Remembrance 11. Courthouse/ Veterans Memorial 12. City Hall 26 13. Post Office 14. Hospital & Clinic 15. Nursing Home 16. Firehall 17. Sheriff’s Office

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28. Lutheran Church CALUMET 14 19 29. De Smet Community Church TO MANCHESTER 35 30. Methodist Church 31. Christian & Missionary Alliance 29 32. Legion Post 138 33. LIW Walking Trail 21 34. Masonic Lodge DOWNTOWN 35. Manchester (8 Miles W) 36. Event & Wellness Center 22 37. Medical & Dental Clinic 38. Wilder Welcome Center View & SHARE the new De Smet 39. Silver Lake 10 video produced by Passenger 40. Prairie Baptist Church Productions, sponsored by the Bush Foundation at www.desmetsd.com.

4 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to See How far from 24 De Smet to… Brookings...... 41 miles Mitchell...... 71 miles Sioux Falls...... 105 miles Walnut Grove, MN...... 111 miles Pierre...... 148 miles 15 Minneapolis, MN...... 265 miles Omaha, NE...... 276 miles Mount Rushmore...... 369 miles

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De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 5 6 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to Do

Ingalls Homestead, 3 Laura’s Living Prairie Experience the lifestyle of pioneer homesteaders at the Ingalls Homestead. Twist hay, grind wheat, make rope and drive a horse drawn covered wagon across the native grass prairie to a live one-room country school. Imagine living on Laura’s wide- open prairie.

“It was fun to explore the farm and surprising how much variety and how many things of interest could be found on 160 acres that at a careless glance looked like all the rest of the prairie.” - Laura Ingalls Wilder, Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography Lured by the prospect of free land from the Homestead Act of 1862, the Ingalls family traveled over a thousand miles in a covered wagon to homestead. They completed the requirements - live on the land for five years, build a home, and cultivate at least ten acres of land - here in Dakota Territory. Laura’s books share the stories of hard work and sacrifices her family endured to gain title to this piece of Dakota prairie. Today this land is a place for visitors to experience Laura’s stories. Native prairie grasses cover over a hundred acres and period buildings house exhibits. Hands-on activities allow visitors to understand our agricultural heritage. Visitors can camp in covered wagons, tents, and RVs to expand the prairie experience. 800-776-3594 [email protected] www.ingallshomestead.com

Create Your Memories! INGALLS HOMESTEAD 2019 Schedule May 1 - May 23 - Open Monday-Friday (contact us for activity schedule) May 25 - September 2 - 9am - 7pm daily (including holidays) September 3 - October - 9am - 5pm daily (contact us for activity schedule)

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De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 7 LAURA INGALLS WILDER MEMORIAL SOCIETY

TOUR ORIGINAL HOMES OF Laura Ingalls Wilder

HIGHLIGHTS • Original Surveyors’ House from ‘By the Shores of Silver Lake’ • Original Ingalls Home built by Charles “Pa” Ingalls • The First School of De Smet attended by Laura and Carrie • The Discovery Center for some hands on fun! • Exhibition view original Ingalls-Wilder artifacts • Costumed Guides • Museum Gift Shop • Open Year-Round

105 Olivet Avenue, De Smet, South Dakota 8 | De Smet1-800-880-3383 Community Guide 2019 • www.DiscoverLaura.org What to Do

LAURA INGALLS 1 WILDER MEMORIAL SOCIETY Discover Laura! For many visitors arriving in the “Little Town on the Prairie”, it is like reading from the pages of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” books.

“It stood up in front of her suddenly. It was a big house, a real house with two stories, and glass windows. Its up-and- down boards were weathering from yellow to gray and every crack was battened, as Pa had said. The door had a china knob. Laura opened the door and peeped in.” - By the Shores of Silver Lake

Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote that she had seen and lived it all - the building of railroads in wild, unsettled country, homesteading and farmers coming in to take possession of the free land. She wrote of family values, hard work and determination in the settling of the Dakota prairies and the building of the little town on the prairie, De Smet. She wrote of her childhood memories of growing up on the pioneering frontier. For over sixty years the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society has worked diligently to preserve those memories for you.

Join us for a Laura Ingalls Wilder adventure through the Surveyors’ House, from ‘By the Shores of Silver Lake’, the First School of De Smet attended by Laura and Carrie, and Alison Arngrim “Nellie” and Dean Butler “Almanzo” see the craftsmanship of Charles Ingalls in the last home of Ma and Pa. Do not miss the Discover Center where you are invited to try some old fashioned fun. Sew on an old fashioned sewing machine, dress like a pioneer and try your hand at braille.

Visit the original homes of the Ingalls family and make your own special memories in the little town on the prairie.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Tours - OPEN ALL YEAR Admission JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL Monday thru Friday – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • Closed Saturday & Sunday Adult (13 yrs+) MAY $14 Monday thru Saturday – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • Closed Sunday JUNE, JULY, AUGUST Children Tours daily, Monday thru Saturday – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm • Sunday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm $7 SEPTEMBER Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • Closed Sunday 5 & Under OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER FREE Monday thru Friday – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • Closed Saturday & Sunday For more information for group reservations, call 1-800-880-3383.

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 9 WELCOME CENTER

Offering prairie bus tours of Laura’s wide-open countryside! • Silver Lake • Spirit Lake • Twin Lakes • De Smet Cemetery • Local History

VISITOR INFORMATION

LOCALLY MADE GIFTS & MORE [email protected] • 605.854.3123 • 201 Calumet Ave SE • De Smet, SD

10 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to Do The Loftus Store 4 The Loftus Store Laura wrote of Mr. Loftus and the Loftus store in several of her “Little today House” books.

Daniel Loftus came to De Smet in late 1879 and established the Loftus Store, a general merchandise store that he ran successfully until his death 43 years later. Through his time as owner, Mr. Loftus featured the finest of goods on his shelves, and the store became known as “The Quality Store.” The Loftus Store became the town’s social center: men would play checkers, share the latest area news and discuss crucial information such as when the train would arrive carrying much needed food for the winter. The original Loftus Store still stands on main street (Calumet Ave) and displays memorabilia from times of yore. All are welcome to come on in and live the history. Enjoy the Laura Ingalls Wilder 33 Wilderness Trail & Silver Lake The Laura Ingalls Wilder Wilderness Trail begins at 4th Street & Lyle Ave. Experience Laura’s walk in the fields of the Big Slough. Enjoy the wild grasses, the wild flowers, and the wild life. The Walking Trail to Silver Lake, completed in its first phase in 2008, provides an easy walk back in history with an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing. It gives tourists as well as residents a walk close to the shores of Silver Lake and the opportunity to experience the area as it was to early homesteaders. It also allows an easily accessible vantage point for the wide variety of birds, wildflowers, grasses, and small animals.

Silver Lake, a pothole lake formed by the melting glaciers, was the site The beginning of the Trail of the railroad camp and the Surveyors’ House. The Ingalls lived in this Head for the LIW Walking house when they first came to De Smet. The lake, which is modest in Trail to Silver Lake size, is often inquired about by many of De Smet’s visitors. The lake is located just east of the city.

“The lake shores went lower and lower toward Big Slough, until really there was no shore. The lake melted into the slough, making small ponds surrounded by the harsh, rank slough grass that stood five and six feet tall. Little ponds glimmered between the grasses and on the water the wild birds were thick.” - Laura Ingalls Wilder, ‘By the Shores of Silver Lake’

The Wilder Welcome Center 38 Located on De Smet’s main street, the Wilder Welcome Center, is there to help answer questions about De Smet and point you in the right direction. Stop in for Laura Ingalls Wilder attraction information, town maps, and travel brochures. For visitors wanting to learn more about the area, the Prairie Bus Tour is offered daily in the summer and features Silver Lake, Lake Henry, the De Smet Cemetery, and Almanzo and Laura’s homestead and tree claims. Open daily June - September or by appointment any other time. Wilderwelcomecenter.com, email [email protected] or call (605) 854-3123. De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 11 12 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 Upcoming What to See Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Performances

Spend a summer evening enjoying Laura’s stories with your family and friends at the Laura 2019 Ingalls Wilder Pageant. Our locally-produced theatrical production features a different Little House book set in De Smet each year. The outdoor prairie stage makes this show special as By the Shores of you watch the sun set over the Big Slough, cottonwood trees planted by Pa, and the Ingalls Silver Lake family’s homestead. July 5-7, 12-14, 19-21

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant is truly a community effort. Volunteers from De Smet and 2020 surrounding communities serve as actors, tech crew, greeters, and concessions workers. The pageant grew out of community performances during the 1960s becoming an annual, outdoor The Long Winter event in 1971. July 10-12, 17-19, 24-26

The show does not sell out. Tickets can be purchased at the gate upon arrival. There is plenty 2021 of seating provided, but you are welcome to bring lawn chairs. The gates open at 6pm the 50th Anniversary Celebration show begins at 8pm. Pre-show entertainment and activities nightly. Concessions and gifts are available on site. Parking is free. Groups and buses are welcome. Little Town on the Prairie July 9-10, 16-18, 23-25 For more information, contact us. www.desmetpageant.org, [email protected], 800-880-3383 or 800-776-3594

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De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 13 De Smet Cemetery 10 The De Smet Cemetery is located southwest of De Smet on a beautiful hilltop with many trees overlooking the city as well as a view of the site of the Charles “Pa” Ingalls homestead and the “big slough” to the east. Each year hundreds of visitors view the grave sites of Ingalls family members Charles, Caroline, Mary, Carrie, Grace and the infant son of Laura and Almanzo Wilder. Familiar names from the Little House of the Prairie television series and from Laura’s books are also found on many of the gravestones.

Even though the original ten acres of land for the Cemetery Churches was purchased and the Cemetery Association was American Lutheran Church incorporated in 1881 when it was still Dakota Territory, 28 there are headstones dating back to 1880. A WPA project 411 4th Street SW • 605-854-3684 graveled the roadways and alleys around each block and a Sunday Worship: 9:30 am - Sunday School: 10:30 am Evening Worship: 7:30 pm mausoleum was erected in 1978. Of the over 2,100 grave Where to Worship www.americanlutherandesmet.org sites, there are veterans with service dating back to 1889; among them being men from the distinguished Company Christian & Missionary Alliance “E” serving in the Spanish American War in 1898. The St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Cemetery lies adjacent to the east 31 Church th 208 Streetof the original cemetery. 303 2nd Street SW • 605-854-3065 Sunday Worship: 10:15 am - Sunday School: 9:00 am Cemetery Map Map symbol is correct Wednesday: Prayer meeting and with these directions. It should Bible study - 7:00 pm www.desmetalliancechurch.com all be changed with the 208th Street lettering reversed. Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church Corner of 429th Ave and 198th St Sunday Worship: 10:30 am - Sunday School: 9:30 am N St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic W E 27 Church S Father Richard Baumberger 512 3rd Street SW • 605-854-3564 Sunday Mass: 9:00 am - Wednesday: CCD classes www.kingsburycatholic.org De Smet Community Church 29 Pastor Jim Millman Hwy 14 W • 605-854-3627 Sunday Worship: 9:00 am www.desmetsharedministry.com Garden Of United Methodist Church Remembrance 30 Pastor Kris Larson 301 3rd Street SW • 605-854-3149 Sunday Worship: 9:30 am www.desmetsharedministry.com 1. Carrie Ingalls Swanzey 9. Rev. Edward Brown & Wife Laura 2. Mary Ingalls 10. Mr. & Mrs. Bouchie (Brewster) Prairie Baptist Church 3. Infant son of Laura & Almanzo 11. Mr. & Mrs. Loftus & Daughter 40 4. Caroline Ingalls, “Ma” Helen Loftus Fritzel 201 2nd Street & SD Hwy 25 5. Charles Ingalls, “Pa” 12. Thomas P. Power Sunday Worship: 3 pm 6. Nathan & Grace Ingals Dow 13. Mr. & Mrs. Boast Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm 7. C.S.G Fuller 14. David Gilbert 8. Charles Tinkham

14 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 WHAT TO SEE ‘The Garden of Remembrance’ What to See 10 Located on the south side of the De Smet Cemetery on the road to the historical Ingalls grave sites is a quiet haven of stone, plantings, water and labyrinth. This ‘Garden of Remembrance’ is designed ‘for the living’ as a place where all who visit will find comfort and peace of mind. It is place where all can pray and meditate. As you walk around the garden you hear the comforting sounds of water falling and the babbling of the creek. The boulders and rocks - all thoughtfully selected and delivered to the site are each different and unique in their own way - just like people. The labyrinth represents life’s pathway full of twists and turns and definitely not always level ground. As you follow the path, allow yourself to let go of the presence of grief and sorrow and look to the future that we cannot see but must have hope and faith in. When you reach the center boulder and gaze all around you can see so much beauty of life and nature! There are trees, the plants and grasses, the flowers! You can hear the spirits thought the pine trees! Much love, thought and care has gone into the creation of this garden as all work was donated by community members. It is truly “A place that Heaven touches Earth.”

This ‘Garden of Remembrance’ was built in 2008 spearheaded by the De Smet High School class of ‘08 after they had witnessed a great deal of tragedy with classmates and peers. There are no names placed at the Garden as it is for everyone. Many years ago the ground to the west of the Garden was the burial place of 635 plus people who passed away in poorer times and were laid to rest by the county with no recognition. It was previously called a Potter’s Field. It is “For those whose names are known only to God’. Everyone is welcome to help with the care of the plants as it is all maintained through volunteer help. It is handicap accessible and open Scenes from the to everyone. It is a beautiful area that all should take a little time to Garden of Remembrance visit, reminisce on your time in De Smet and feel the serenity. For more information, contact Susan Purintun, 854-3896 or 854-3176.

Manchester Monument Manchester Monument with insert of actual photo of 35 tornado in Manchester, SD, June 24, 2003 While you are in De Smet, drive eight miles west on Highway 14 to visit the Manchester Monument. Learn about the Spirit of Manchester, where artist Harvey Dunn was born, where Grace Ingalls Dow “Baby Grace” lived most of her life, and where a 1961 Dakota Territory Centennial Celebration drew nearly 150,000 people. The town was destroyed by a massive F-4 tornado in 2003. This distinctive monument stands at the site of the old Town Hall and includes the historic Town Pump, two places where everyone gathered and shared their sense of community. Enjoy what are often exhilarating sunsets at this site, which is surrounded by many varieties of native South Dakota grasses. You’ll be inspired by the historic spirit of this community and learn about small towns that grew along a railroad as it punched west across the prairie. Add this site to your De Smet, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Harvey Dunn itinerary.

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 15 LIVE THE LEGACY... OF THE ‘WILDER’ LIFE Depot Museum / 8 Harvey Dunn School Stop In, Look Around...Enjoy! No Admission Charge

Take a step back in time to the early days of De Smet area residents. The current depot was built in 1906 after a fire on

What to See April 23, 1905 destroyed the original one. Pa Ingalls served at the first depot in De Smet. Contrary to the TV series, the Ingalls never actually lived in the depot. The Ingalls family lived in the Surveyors’ House (which can be toured at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society).

The Dakota Central Railway Company owned the first railroad through De Smet. Marvin Hughitt, a Chicago broker, surveyed and bought the railway and surrounding land.

He later sold the land in 1881 to the Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company. The De Smet railroad had two passenger trains for many years. One of the trains was referred to as the “400.” The 400 referred to how many minutes it took to travel from Huron, SD to Chicago, Il. The depot was one of the town’s gathering spots.

S. Neal Meyer (local banker) purchased the depot and donated it to the city of De Smet for a museum. Mrs. Doris Thorson gave the city money to refurbish the building. Some of the Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School original lights, windows and fixtures are still in the depot over one hundred years later. The brick walk way on the west of the depot ground was laid by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company in 1906.

Important Artifacts on display, including: The Depot Museum is run by 28 volunteers. For more information or to • Town’s original fire/ curfew bell volunteer, please call Charmeine Bohn 854-3809 or Helen Gehm at • Vintage Clothing 854-3274. There is no admission charge. Feel free to stop in, look around • Pot-bellied Stove and enjoy. The volunteers also enjoy showing you around and telling • Ornate Organ stories about the many artifacts. The Depot Museum relies on donations for • Children’s Toys its operation. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 5 • Native American Artifacts pm in the months of June, July and August. Adjacent to the museum is the • Military Artifacts school house attended by Harvey Dunn and made famous in his painting • Great Wildlife Display “After School.” For more information call 854-3991.

16 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to See THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF DE SMET ORGANIZED IN 1880, CHURCH HAS HAD INTERESTING HISTORY Reprinted from The De Smet News, June 10, 1921

The Congregational Church at De Smet has a history that dates back to the early days and is closely linked with the development of Kingsbury County. A review of the church since its foundation brings many names of prominent citizens and events of those days to the minds of old timers... The first religious service was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Ingalls, on the banks of Silver Lake, February 29, 1880. Twenty-five people were present at the meeting. De Smet was then in its infancy, with but two houses where the city now stands. It was in June of the same year that the pioneers gathered at the depot waiting room to organize a Congregational Church. The names of eight charter members appear on the records: Rev. and Mrs. Edward Brown, Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Ingalls, Mary Ingalls, Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Gilbert and V.V. Barnes being the organizers. Of these Mrs. Ingalls and Mary Ingalls are still residents of the city and members of the church. Judge Barnes and Mrs. Gilbert are still living, but have long since moved away from the vicinity. The church prospered and quickly became a factor in the town. Meetings were held in the school house for about two years, but during the summer of 1882 a church building was erected. A large building in those days, the Congregational Church was for many years the largest in the county, and today still forms the main body of the rebuilt structure. The money for building was raised by subscription and by aid from the society. It was a little over a year after the completion of the church that the bell was hung, an important event, for it was the first bell in Kingsbury county and marked a step in the progress of this new county. The same old bell serves today, having served the people of the church since December 29, 1883. The first pastor, Rev Brown served until August 1884, when he retired, having attained the age of seventy years, at which age he had desired to retire. It is noticed from the records, however, that he continued to serve his people until the following year, when Rev. J. J. Otis was secured as pastor. See the church today, as the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, at 303 2nd St SW

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De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 17 YOUR MOUNT RUSHMORE OF FAMOUS DE SMET PEOPLE Laura Ingalls Wilder Rose Wilder Lane Beloved children’s book author, Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867 Rose Wilder was born in De Smet, SD on December 5, 1886. She - 1957), was one of the first residents of De Smet, SD. Laura was the first child of Laura Ingalls and Almanzo Wilder and the only is best known for her “Little grandchild of Pa and Ma Ingalls. House” series of books, the She was a renowned American majority of which were set in journalist, travel writer, novelist and the quaint town of De Smet, political theorist - noted as one of the including By The Shores of founding mothers of the American Silver Lake, The Long Winter, Libertarian Party. Little Town of the Prairie, These Rose taught herself several languages

We are Proud Happy Golden Years, The First and began her writing career in Four Years and On the Way 1910 when she took several free- Home. lance jobs for needed cash. After initially accepting a job as an editorial In 1879, the Ingalls family assistant for the San Francisco Bulletin, moved to Dakota Territory Rose launched a free-lance writer career and wrote for many famous after Charles Ingalls accepted publications, including Harper’s, Saturday Evening Post, Sunset, a railroad job and stayed the winter in the Surveyors’ Good Housekeeping and Ladies’ Home Journal. Lane also worked House. In the spring of 1880, the family established a around the globe as a correspondent, and was reputed to be one of homestead claim southeast of De Smet and watched the the highest-paid female writers of the early twentieth century. town rise up from the prairie. The following winter, 1880- It was Rose who actually encouraged her mother to launch her own 1881, became known as one of the most severe winters on writing career when Laura was in her sixties and document the record in the Dakotas, which Laura later described in her memories of her frontier childhood. book, The Long Winter. Once the family was settled in De Rose Wilder Lane passed away on October 30, 1968 at the age of Smet, Laura attended school, made many friends, and met 81, the last remaining descendant of Charles and Caroline Ingalls. homesteader Almanzo Wilder (1857-1949). This time in her life is well documented in her “Little House” books. At the age of 15, Laura accepted her first teaching Father Peter John De Smet position, and over the next three years, divided her time between teaching at rural schools and attending school Among the missionaries to come to Dakota was Father Peter John De herself in De Smet. Laura stopped teaching when she Smet, a Belgian-born Jesuit priest, for whom De Smet was named. He first came in 1849 at which time he married Almanzo on August 25, 1885, joining him in a intended to establish missions among the new home on his tree claim north of De Smet, and agreed Dakota Indian people. Father De Smet to help him make the claim succeed. On December ministered to the dying Indians during a 5, 1886, she gave birth to Rose Wilder and later, an terrible smallpox epidemic. It is recorded unnamed son, who died soon after birth in 1889. that he was a devoted Christian, performing many acts of heroism. The people of De Smet have preserved Laura’s frontier: Although the priest never actually came to walk the street that Laura walked, visit the stores that the De Smet, the first townsmen kept alive the Ingalls family shopped at, tour Laura’s schoolhouse, the memory of a man who dedicated himself historic Surveyors’ House, and the house Pa built in town, to exceptional service. A statue in his and visit the Ingalls Homestead. Visit Laura’s historic honor stands in Washington Park. homes, enjoy prairie life with a covered wagon ride and take a stroll down De Smet’s main street. Wesley Hoyt Ruth Aubrey Sherwood Born Nov. 6, 1913 in De Smet, Commander Ruth was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Aubrey Sherwood was the unofficial historian of De Smet, He piloted the first unarmed plane to take off from Ford Island/Pearl constantly pushing into the limelight its worthiness as a Harbor after the attack, under orders to conduct reconnaissance on prairie town and its “production” of people who have the Japanese Fleet and attempt to determine whether there would contributed to many facets of Americana. Editor and be another Japanese attack. He, his copilot, radioman and three owner of The De Smet News, he was inducted into the Seamen had only Springfield rifles in the cabin for use in defending South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1983. themselves in case of an attack by Japanese fighter aircraft during their 250 mile NW sortie. He lived to be 101 years old.

18 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 We are Proud YOUR MOUNT RUSHMORE OF FAMOUS DE SMET PEOPLE Harvey Dunn West of the De Smet Depot Museum is the country school attended by prairie artist Harvey Dunn. The school can be seen in the background of his “After School” painting.

After leaving his country school, Dunn attended South Dakota State University, the Chicago Art Institute and studied under the famous illustrator, Howard Pyle.

Dunn became one of the leading magazine illustrators for the Saturday Evening Post, was named President of the American Society of Illustrators and was an influential art teacher. He was also one of eight official illustrators selected for WWI American Expeditionary Forces. Dunn was inducted into the SD Hall of Fame in 1978.

Dunn was a frequent visitor to the prairie that he grew up on. Dunn, a realist, painted what he saw. He depicted the hard life of the homesteader and the horrors of soldiers in war. Dunn’s collection consists of prairie paintings, illustrations and WWI paintings. Five of Dunn’s paintings hang in the De Smet library, the Hazel L. Meyer Memorial Library, while others can be viewed at the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings.

HISTORY... (Excerpt from De Smet Yesterday and Today “Little Town on the Prairie” Complied and edited by Caryl Lynn Meyer Poppen)

About 10,000 years ago a large glacier covered the De Smet area. The glacier moved southward forming the west side of the Missouri River. As the glacier retreated, it left large stagnant blocks. The stagnant blocks formed the numerous South Dakota sloughs and lakes. Lake Thompson, near De Smet, is the largest glacial lake in the state.

The American Indian entered the South Dakota area during the period, between 5,000-8,000 years ago.

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson assigned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the territory that would become the state of South Dakota in defense of the Louisiana Purchase. After exploration, Clark referred to South Dakota as the “Land of Plenty”.

The present North Dakota and South Dakota area became the Dakota Territory in 1868. The history of Kingsbury County begins in 1838 when John C. Fremont of the US Army and Dr. Nicolet came through this section. The early settlers found a sea of waving grass when they arrived in the late 1800’s. Kingsbury County was named for George W. Kingsbury of Yankton, a pioneer, editor, historian and legislator.

De Smet was plotted in 1880 and incorporated in 1883. Years later it was dubbed “Cream City,” because of the high cream production.

The first family of De Smet was that of Charles P. Ingalls. He was the timekeeper for the railway construction crew at his camp on the shore of Silver Lake, a mile east of where De Smet was to be built. As construction work ceased in the fall of 1879, he and his wife and four daughters remained in the timekeeper’s building through the winter and spring and built what was to become Ingalls’ store.

By 1883, De Smet was a typical early prairie town. De Smet had about 60 buildings including grocery and provision stores, wagon shops, lumber yards, banks, a drug store, newspaper companies, a flour mill, a church, a school, an elevator, two attorneys, a harness shop, one hotel and two real estate dealers.

On November 2, 1889, President William Harrison issued a proclamation announcing the admission of South Dakota as a state of the great republic of the United States of America. The late 1890’s were years of progress, which brought about the passing of the sod shanty. With the 20th century came the telephone, rural mail routes and the automobile. Progression also brought electric lights by 1910 and the radio by 1920. De Smet was among the early ones to have cement sidewalks and the surfaced streets by the 1950’s.

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Wilder 5K Run/Walk Fun ‘Wilder’ Happenings In De Smet... Old Settler’s Day - Saturday & Sunday, June 8-9 Old Settler’s Day is notably the longest running community celebration in South Dakota. Original homesteaders and their families would come back each June to celebrate the founding of the town and to visit old friends. Great old time events include parade down Main Street at noon, “Show & Shine’ Car Show, music & childrens activities on Main Street, street dance at night and more. See unveiling of Laura Ingalls Wilder statue at the LIW site. Fantastic 4th Of July Fireworks Display Community enjoys The fireworks display held on the 4th of July at 10:00 PM in the northwest part of De Smet is well-known as one of the most spectacular displays in the Rib Fest in the Park region. Families from a large area have made this a traditional time to gather. Annual Rib Fest – Saturday, August 17 Downtown De Smet Main Street Come to enjoy De Smet’s Annual Rib Cook-off with some of the best ribs you have ever tasted being served up to everyone’s delight!! Main Street will be blocked off early in the afternoon with music playing, corn hole (bean bag) tournament, kids activities and lots of fun as everyone gathers to enjoy the festivities. Judging will take place at approximately 4:00 and the ribs will be served beginning at 5:00 until they are gone. Everyone is invited to participate in the Rib Cook- off. The ribs are provided for you. Top prizes of $500 are awarded in four categories. Call Chad Kruse, 854-3773, for information and to register to participate in the cook-off!!

Festival of Trees & More – Sunday, December 8 Events Center You can stay warm and cozy indoors viewing the wonderfully decorated Christmas Trees, caroling, having the children sit on Santa’s lap, eating chili, winning gift bags and enjoying Christmas cookies at the De Smet Event Center the second weekend in December. This Christmas indoor ‘Tour of Trees’ is an annual tradition in De Smet. Prizes are given for the Most Beautiful, Most Original and Most Fun Trees. Contact Chad Kruse, 605-854-3773.

Christmas Tradition Santa visits the There’s nothing like the excitement of a child on Christmas morning and it’s even better in De Smet. De Smet volunteer firemen have carried on the long time tradition Festival of Trees of delivering treats to children on Christmas morning. It’s a favorite holiday for all children and grandchildren spending Christmas in De Smet. The De Smet Fire Department stops at all homes with children on Christmas morning. If you have children visiting for Christmas, please let them know. Roller Skating for all ages is held at the Event Center twice a month. Check Facebook: De Smet Event & Wellness Center for dates, Call 605-854-6060. 20 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 Painting by Julie Waldner

What to Do

2019 De Smet Community Schedule of Events

MARCH 2019 AUGUST 2019 4 Blood Drive by Red Cross, 1-6pm, Event Center 6 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church 5 Blood Drive by Life Serve, 1-6pm, Event Center 9-11 De Smet Plein Air Outdoor Art Event @ Homestead, LIW Society & 5 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30 PM, United Methodist Church throughout De Smet area, Sponsored by Harvey Dunn Society. All Artists 27 ‘Connect De Smet’, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Grumpy’s Bar & Grill Welcome; No admission or registration charge. 605-203-0216 30-31 ICS Training, Kingsbury Emergency Management, 8am 10 Artists & Youth Art Workshops – Noon to 2:30pm; Ingalls Homestead 31 ‘Surfin’ Safari’ Concert, 3pm @ De Smet Event Center 11 Plein Air Art Sale: De Smet Event Center, 11am– 2pm; All welcome 17 De Smet Rib-Fest: All Bar-B-Q Rib cookers invited to participate in the APRIL 2019 De Smet Rib cook-Off. Downtown De Smet; Sponsored by 2 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church De Smet Chamber, 854-3773 15 Kingsbury Electric Annual Meeting, 5pm, Event Center 22, 23, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 ‘Mamma Mia’ Large Theater Production, 20 Childrens Easter Egg Roll for Children, Good Samaritan Center, 7pm, Watch for tickets to go on sale, 605-854-6060 Sponsored by De Smet Community Women 21 Special Easter Services at De Smet area churches SEPTEMBER 2019 1 ‘Mamma Mia’ Theater Production, 2pm matinee MAY 2019 3 Blood Drive, by Life Serve, 1-6pm, Event Center 3 & 4 DHS All School Play, 7pm, Event Center 3 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church 5 Bill Chrastil Concert, 3pm, De Smet Event Center 8 ‘Johnny Gomez & Friends’ Concert, 3pm, De Smet Event Center 7 Blood Drive, by Life Serve, 1-6pm, Event Center 17 Blood Drive, by American Red Cross, 1-6pm, Event Center 7 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church 25 ‘Connect After Hours, 4:30pm, Community get-together for everyone, 18 DHS Graduation, De Smet Armory Good Samaritan Center 28 Blood Drive, by American Red Cross, 1-6pm, Event Center 28 ‘Connect After Hours’, 4:30pm, Kingsbury Country Club OCTOBER 2019 1 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church JUNE 2019 19 Pheasant Hunting Season Opens 4 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church, 26 Ducks Unlimited Banquet, 8 Old Settler’s Day 27 ‘Mogan’s Heroes’ Concert, 3pm, De Smet Event Center Noon – Parade, all entrants welcome 31 Trick or Treat on Main Street – Sponsored by Downtown Businesses Main Street Activities All Day, Sponsored by City of De Smet ‘Show & Shine’ Car Display, entrants welcome NOVEMBER 2019 Laura Ingalls Wilder Statue Unveiling, Pie Social 5 Blood Drive, by Life Serve, 1-6pm, Event Center Street Dance, Sponsored by De Smet Fire Dept 5 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church 9 Old Settlers Day 9 Large Craft Fair, 10am-4pm @ De Smet Event Center, sponsored by Pancake Breakfast, Legion Hall De Smet Community Women ‘Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboys’ Concert, 3pm, De Smet Event Center 11 Veteran’s Day Celebrations honoring our veterans 11 Community Meeting, 7am, Oxbow Restaurant, All Invited 19 Region 3 High School Oral Interp Contest 15 City Wide Rummage Sale, Sponsored by De Smet Community Women 23 ’30 Day Giving Challenge’ begins @ Ward’s Store, County-wide collection of donations for needy families. Give one item each day for 30 days. JULY 2019 27 ‘Connect After Hours, 4:30pm, Community get-together for everyone, 2 Blood Drive, by Life Serve, 1-6pm, Event Center De Smet Flowers 2 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church 28 Thanksgiving Holiday 4 Spectacular Fireworks Display sponsored by De Smet Fire Dept., 10pm 29 Begin ‘Toys For Tykes’ Collections at De Smet Businesses for needy children, 5, 6, 7 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, ”By The Shores of Silver Lake”, De Smet Community Women 8pm, Pageant Site 30 ‘Small Business Saturday’ Celebration with Fun, Treats & Specials, 12, 13, 14 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, “By The Shores of Silver Lake”, De Smet Businesses 8pm, Pageant Site 15-19 TADA Musical Theatre Camp, 9am-3pm, Event Center DECEMBER, 2019 19 ‘Willy Wonka Kids’ Theater Performance, 5:30 & 7:30 PM, Event Ctr 3 South Dakota Day of Giving, Give to your local Foundations & Charities 19, 20, 21 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, “By The Shores of Silver Lake”, 3 ‘The Sharing’ Community Meal, 6:30 PM, United Methodist Church 8pm, Pageant Site 4, 11, 18 Special Late Shopping, stores of De Smet, 5 to 7 PM, 23 Blood Drive, American Red Cross, 1-6pm, Event Center De Smet businesses open late 25-29 Kingsbury County 4-H Achievement Days Begin 8 Festival of Trees, Chili Cook-off, Cookie Walk, Santa Visits (Indoor Exhibits entered), Kingsbury County 4-H Fairgrounds, De Smet @ De Smet Event Center 25 ‘Connect After Hours”, 4:30pm, Community Get-Together for 10 Community Meeting, 7am, Oxbow Restaurant, sponsored by Everyone, Maynards Foods De Smet Development Corp 25 Dog Show, Rabbit Show, Cat Show; Livestock entered @ 4-H Achievement Days, 4-H Grounds, De Smet 26 Rabbit & Cat Show; Kingsbury County 4-H Achievement Days, SHOP LOCAL!!! De Smet 4-H Grounds 27 Swine & Cattle Shows; Kingsbury County Achievement Days, De Smet 28 Sheep, Goats & Dairy Cattle Show; Premium Livestock Auction; For SCHOOL CALENDAR information, 4-H Achievement Days @ Kingsbury County 4-H Fairgrounds, De Smet see online at desmet.k12.sd.us

Roller Skating for all ages is held at the Event Center twice a month. Check Facebook: De Smet Event & Wellness Center for dates, Call 605-854-6060. De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 21 A De Smet Tradition - The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant

The 2019 performance of By the Shores of Silver Lake is a heart-warming story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family’s joys and struggles as they settle the Dakota Prairie. Please join us as we bring this unforgettable story to life! Gates open at 6pm. Show begins at 8pm. For more information, visit www.desmetpageant.org or see page 13. By the Shores of Silver Lake - July 5-7, 12-14, 19-21

De Smet Community Theater What to DoNews De Smet Concert Series Presents ‘MAMMA MIA’ in 2019 The De Smet Area Arts Council is hosting the 3rd Flash! De Smet Concert Series on Sunday afternoons at The De Smet Community Theater is proud to present the the Midstate Theater in the De Smet Event Center. popular production, Mamma Mia, August 22, 23, 25, Season memberships are sold and individual tickets 28 through 31 at 7 PM and the final performance will be are available for each event. a matinee on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 2 PM, Watch for tickets 2019 schedule: to go on sale, 605-854-6060 • March 31 – Surfin’ Safari Mamma Mia: ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a • May 5 – Bill Chrastil young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny • June 9 – Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboys and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On • September 8 – Johnny Ray Gomez & Company the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father • October 27 – Mogen’s Heroes brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 The De Smet Concert Series is partially funded years ago. through the SD Game, Fish & Parks & area businesses. Call Rita, 605-203-0216, for The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless information. songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, DHS ALL SCHOOL PLAY non-stop laughs and explosive dance The De Smet High School will be performing their numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a All School Play on May 3rd & 4th, 7 PM, at the De guaranteed smash hit! Smet Event Center. The play is a very entertaining The Community Theater was honored to audience interactive murder mystery-comedy entitled be the first to present a show in their new Murder’s in the Heir by Billy St. John. Almost every home, “The Midstate Theater” at the De character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, Smet Event Center that opened in June 2015. They recreated their very first opportunity and motive to commit the unseen murder. musical, ‘Bee Hive’ to sold out audiences. All Community Theater productions And it’s up to you, the audience to decide who are under the direction of Trey Karlen, Quarterton Productions. Check website actually did it! www.desmetsd.com for updated information on productions. For information on being involved, call 605-854-6060

22 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to Do Summer Musical Kids ‘Willy Wonka Theatre Camp Coming Piano/Instrument Lessons Kids’ Piano/Instrument Lessons are available in the community: To De Smet! Julie Baszler: 605-854-9183 Roald Dahl’s ‘Willy Wonka Kids’ will be the musical theater experience Nita Muser: 605-854-3767 as the TADA School of Performing Arts from Hampton Roads, Virginia Diane Perry: 605-546-2190 bring the opportunity of a musical theater camp and performance to De Smet for the second year. This Summer Intensive camp will take place July Tae Kwon Do Classes 15 – 19 with performances of ‘Willy Wonka Kids’ on Friday, July 19 at Tae Kwon Do classes are available at the Event Center for all ages. 5:30 & 7:30 PM for the public. All ages from four to seventeen are invited Call the Event Center, 605-854-6060, for more information. to participate in this outstanding opportunity to learn and then perform in the spotlight. Directing the Camp will be Michelle Pudwill-Shiels, with 25 Dance Lessons years of experience in the performing arts world and Carter Holst, national award winner. Registration is available at the De Smet Event Center, Madison Avenue Dance Studio offers dance lessons for ages 3 through 4th grade. Lessons: September through May. To register, (605-854-6060). contact Brooke at [email protected] or call 605-520-3747. Harvey Dunn Society 11th Annual Plein Air ‘Paint Out’ OLLI Classes Fun New Adult Classes, Tours & Plein Air is an expression which means “in the open air”, and is particularly Experiences in De Smet used to describe the act of painting outdoors. That is exactly what happens the second weekend of August in De Smet. Artists of all levels from several The City of De Smet has joined together with the OLLI (Osher Life Long states gather to enjoy fellowship and painting outside on the prairie as Learning Institute) to bring a new opportunity for area residents who renowned artist Harvey Dunn had done. There is a place this weekend for want to learn for the love of it - no grades, no tests, just fun! Held in everyone! January and February, the series of classes, tours and experiences is offered for those over 50 with a variety of ideas & activities to This is the longest running and one of the most popular Plein Air events keep the mind and body involved and expand horizons. It includes a in South Dakota. Artists begin their weekend of activities with registration cross-section of experiences for men and women to enjoy during the all day and an evening reception on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Laura winter months. De Smet is proud to host this amenity which is often Ingalls Wilder Society headquarters. Workshops will be held at the Ingalls only offered in larger cities. De Smet is the smallest town offering OLLI Homestead on Saturday, August 10, 2019 to demonstrate various art to it’s members who can also attend classes in Sioux Falls, Brookings, mediums as well as fun hands-on children’s classes. Free lunch and evening Vermillion, Pierre and Chamberlain. meal with music are provided with the opportunity for everyone to network and enjoy the fun of the weekend. Those who love art but do not have Most classes are one session so that makes it easy for people to attend. artistic talents are welcome to stroll around, watch the artists as they create A twelve-person OLLI Leadership Team developed the well-rounded and enjoy. Free van tours of the Manchester area where Harvey Dunn lived, variety of classes and tours with an interest for everyone. Call the De including a lively narrative with Harvey Dunn stories, are popular. The public Smet Event Center, 605-854-6060, for more information or go online at turns out to purchase the artist’s creations on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at www.olliuc.org. the De Smet Events Center. The entire event is open to the public with no admission charge and free registration for the artists. Artists: for more information, call Rita at 605-203-0216 or email [email protected].

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 23 24 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to Do ‘WILDER’ PLACES TO PLAY... Rose Vincent Washington Park Memorial Park Located two blocks west of Hwy 25 in northern De Smet, Rose The largest city park is located 1 block north of Hwy 14 on 3rd Vincent Memorial Park hosts a basketball court, playground Street and Harvey Dunn Ave Along with two picnic shelters and equipment and various perennial and annual flowers. This a sand volleyball court, Washington Park boasts a large garden park was officially dedicated in 1993 and remains a peaceful of annual and perennial flowers. Completed in 1985, the bridge place for picnicking and playing. The park features a popular, and landscaped area was a memorial project. In 2002, many new disc golf course which was purchased through community fundraisers and generous donations helped to purchase the new fundraisers and installed in the spring of 2010. New playground playground equipment. equipment was installed in 2014 with City and private donations. Washington Park amenities include RV and tent camping facilities, water, electricity, a bathhouse with warm water 4-H Park & County Fairgrounds showers, lots of shade trees, and horseshoe pits. The 4-H Park is conveniently located across the street from the start of the Laura Ingalls Wilder tour. It is also adjacent to the Camping Rates: Kingsbury County Fairgrounds. This small city park has a picnic Rate w/ electricity: $20/night shelter and new playground equipment. The building located on Rate for all others: $10/night the grounds is available for family get-togethers and social events. Call 605.854.3731 for more info DE SMET RECREATION DEPARTMENT 21 Swimming Pool Afternoon Session: Evening Session: 1 pm - 4:45 pm Sun-Sat 7 pm - 8:45 pm Sun-Fri The De Smet swimming pool is located on Loftus Avenue. The pool opens the first week in June and closes the middle of August. The pool is equipped with a handicap chair lift for ADA accessibility. During Admission: Season Passes: the summer, 2 three-week sessions of Red Cross swimming lessons are 4 & Under: Free Single - $25.00 provided for all levels of swimmers. For more information, please call Age 5 - 17: $1.00 Family - $60.00 605--854-9122 or City Hall at 605-854-3731. Adults: $2.00 Lessons: *half-price at night* $20.00 Summer League & City Recreation City Sponsored Youth Activities include Boys Baseball, ages 7 – 12, and Girls Softball, ages 7 – 12 held during the summer months, soccer, volleyball and family night at the Event Center. Call, 605-854-3731, or Kristy Hubbard, 854-6060. BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL PROGRAM: Volleyball: Roller Skating: For all ages; Boys: Ages 7 – 12; Begins in April; Ages 5th & 6th graders; Held at De Smet Event Center Ballgames played May through July September through October 2 times/month Girls: Ages 7 – 12; Begins in May; Games played June through August.

For information, See Facebook: De Smet Event and Wellness Center; Call De Smet Event Center, 605-854-6060

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DAIRY QUEEN Jct Hwy 14 & 25 | 605-854-9000 Dakota Grills Sit inside, sit outside or order through the drive-up window; Traditional American menu with your DQ 6am – 2pm (Mon-Sat) favorites and delicious ice cream. Convenient location at the intersection of Highways 14 & 25 with Subway adjoining in the building so all in your group can choose their preference. Oxbow 6am-7:30pm (Mon-Fri) DAKOTA GRILLS RESTAURANT & CATERING 110 Calumet Ave 7am-7:30pm (Sat-Sun) 605-854-1735 (restaurant) | 605-854-1745 (catering) Subway Located downtown, open for breakfast & lunch to eat inside or great take-out menu; specialize in barbequed 9am (every day) meats; daily specials; homemade soups, breakfast items, sandwiches & desserts; will cater all of your special events. Family friendly, Carry-Out. Wards Store 6:30am-4pm (Mon-Sat) DUG-OUT 123 Calumet Ave SW | 605-854-9171 6:30-11am (Sat) Popular lounge & restaurant open weekday evenings; Specials each night with a full menu, including every Closed Sun type burger you would want, appetizers, baskets, chislic and more . Large TVs to watch favorite sports, pool table, darts, Family Friendly, Full Bar, Lottery machine room, Carry-Out. Where to Eat GRUMPY’S GRILL & PUB 104 3rd St SW | 605-203-1063 LUNCH Specialize in smoked ribs, brisket & chicken wings, homemade pizza; Fun place to meet friends with pool Dairy Queen table, large TV’s. Family Friendly; Full Bar, private lottery machine room, Carry-Out; Patio Seating. 11am–9pm (Mon-Sat) KINGSBURY CLUBHOUSE 600 7th St SW | 605-854-3134 11am-8pm (Sun) Beautiful setting, especially in spring, summer & fall with the patio seating overlooking the golf course. Chef Dakota Grills is well known for culinary skills. Open evenings - Menu includes many entrees including steaks, seafood, 6am – 2pm (Mon-Sat) sandwiches, appetizers, chislic, prime rib on weekends with a salad bar always available. Open to the Public, Family Friendly, Full Bar; Carry-Out, Catering available. Oxbow Restaurant 6 AM-7:30 PM (Mon-Fri) 102 Hwy 14 W | 605-854-9988 OXBOW RESTAURANT 7 AM-7:30 PM (Sat-Sun) Convenient location; Open all day serving home style meals with specials each day; homemade pie & cinnamon rolls; Barbequed ribs on Friday night; Steak Fry Saturday night; Family Friendly; Wine & beer Subway available; Carry-Out; 9am (every day)

SUBWAY Jct of Hwy 14 & 25 | 605-854-9009 Wards Store & Bakery Nationally franchised menu for all of your sandwich and salad favorites. Next door to Dairy Queen; Fast 6:30am-4pm (Mon-Sat) Food; Family Friendly; Full Service; Patio available; Carry-Out. 6:30-11am (Sat) Closed Sun WARDS STORE, RESTAURANT & BAKERY 127 Calumet Ave SW | 605-854-3688 Great experience on De Smet’s Main Street; Old fashioned store & restaurant; Traditional menu of home Wheaties Bar & Grill cooked comfort foods with specials each day; Coffee Bar serving flavored coffees, lattes, teas & more; 11 AM to 9 PM Bakery w/ homemade pastries, pies & rolls; Sell one-of-a-kind South Dakota made products, clothing & paintings. Family Friendly; Carry-Out; Catering available for all of your events; Open Breakfast & lunch (evening meals during pageant dates). DINNER WHEATIES SPORTS BAR & GRILL 112 Calumet Ave SE | 605-854-3715 Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch & evening meal; Good old fashioned hamburger & fries plus Dairy Queen sandwich menu in a friendly place; 25th year of business; Located on De Smet’s Main Street; Lottery 11am–9pm (Mon-Sat) Machines; Family Friendly; Full Bar; Carry-Out. 11am-8pm (Sun) Dug-Out CONVENIENCE STORES FOR A QUICK PICK-UP - OPEN EVERY DAY! 5–9pm (Mon-Fri) Closed Sat - Sun THE COWBOY 104 Hwy 14 E | 605-854-3553 | Open 5:30 AM – 10:30 PM Grumpy’s Popular place to pick up breakfast with rolls & breakfast pizza; Great variety of hot noon specials 2pm–Closing (Tue-Sat) including tasty ‘Champs’ chicken available in single pieces or by the bucket and soups; comfort food & Closed Sun-Mon homemade pizzas made daily ready to order ahead & pick up. Beer available for sale; Casino; Gas Station; ATM machine. Kingsbury Clubhouse Summer: THE MAIN STOP 102 Hwy 14 E | 605-854-9200 | Open 5:30 AM – 10:30 PM 5pm–Closing (Tue-Sun) Home of Godfathers Pizza Express and Caribou Coffee Station; serve hot baked goods and about Winter: anything you would want; include AMT machine, gas station and liquor store. 5pm-Closing (Wed-Sat) THE GENERAL STORE 405 Calumet Ave | 605-854-3871 Oxbow Conveniently located next to the Oxbow Restaurant. They have baked goods, groceries, UPS mail 6 AM-7:30 PM (Mon-Fri) service station, beer and wine for sale. They are well known for their wine selections for sale. 7 AM-7:30 PM (Sat-Sun) MAYNARDS FOOD CENTER 107 Calumet Ave | 605-854-3432 Subway Grocery store with an excellent variety of sandwiches and fast food items made up, plus a wonderful 9 AM-9 PM (Mon-Thur) selection of fresh fruit and vegetables and sandwich makings ready. Beer and wine for sale. 9 AM-10 PM (Fri-Sat) Open 8 AM-9 PM (Mon-Sat) (May–August), 9 AM–4 PM (Sun), 8 AM-8 PM (Mon-Sat) (Sept-April) 9 AM-8 PM (Sun) Wheaties Bar & Grill 11 AM to 9 PM 26 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to Do Kingsbury County Country 22 KINGSBURY CLUBHOUSE Club and Restaurant 611 7th St SW, De Smet, SD One of De Smet’s best-kept secrets is the pristine 9-hole golf course on 605-854-3134 the southwest edge of town. Locals love their course, and the league Nicole Heisel and Adam Sorenson nights are always well attended and popular throughout the summer. Business Ph: 605-854-1745 Check us out on Facebook. One of the distinct advantages of a 9-hole course is that fees can Let us cater your next party! be kept at a minimum, people of all incomes can afford to play and get their family involved. The board works hard to keep fees as low CATERING PACKAGES as possible, hoping that everyone can have the opportunity to enjoy involvement. SELECT ENTREES: - Pulled Pork Sandwiches $5/plate Adult League Information: - Canadian Bacon Sandwiches with Mozzarella (Cured Pork Loin) $7/plate Senior - Tuesday mornings • Women’s - Tuesday nights - Beef sandwichesSTEAKS (Beef• SEAFOOD Brisket or Poor• SANDWICHES Man's Prime Rib) • FULL MENU &$7/plate SPIRITS Men’s - Wednesday nights • Couples - Thursday nights - Grilled Chicken BreastROOM with Sweet FOR Salsa PRIVATE and Rice EVENT & PARTIES $9/plate Golfers of all abilities are welcome to join league(s) and will feel PREMIUM ENTREES: comfortable regardless of their ability. - Poor Man's Prime Rib with Au Jus $9/plate - Fancy Pineapple Pork Loin $9/plate The full-service restaurant and bar, a popular place all year round, - BBQ Baby-Back Ribs (2-3 Bones/Person) $7.50/plate becomes even busier when the golfers come in from playing. There is a - BBQ Chicken (Thigh & Leg) $5/plate GRUMPY’S great camaraderie, and many friendships have been made in the social - Ribeye, Prime Rib, Steaks, Pork Chops, etc. GRILL + PUBCall for a Quote atmosphere on the course and in the restaurant. Toni Cleary, well-known HOT SIDES: top area chef, operates the restaurant. - Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes 605-203-1063 $1.75/plate - Loaded Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes $2/plate The golf enthusiast will appreciate Kingsbury County Country Club stats. - Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes 104 3rd St SW $2/plate The course is 3053 yards long from the back tees, a Par 36 course - Southwestern Baked Beans $2/plate with a men’s rating 34.4 and slope 111. Forward tee distance is 2870 De Smet, SD 57231 yards, a Women’s Par of 37 with a rating 35.9 and slope 120. COLD SIDES & DESSERTS: - Rainbow Pasta Salad $1.75/plate Come enjoy a great course that locals have long been proud of and are - Sparkling Fruit Salad $3/plate eager to share with the new or experienced, casual or serious golfers - Coleslaw $1.75/plate of all ages and backgrounds. Come see for yourself. Relax. Enjoy your - Chef's Salad grumpys grill & pub$1.75/plate - Asian Cranberry Salad $2/plate round, try out the great food and meet some new friends. - Pumpkin Sunrise Crumble $1.75/plate - Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (w/ or w/out frosting) $1.75/plate - Grasshopper Dessert $3/plate - Mini-Cheesecake Bites (White Choc., Dark Choc., & Carmel) $1/piece KCCC Golf Dues - Cupcake Size Cheesecake (White Choc., Dark Choc.,Nicole &Nicole Carmel) Heisel Heisel $3/plateand Adam Sorenson - Pumpkin Sunrise Bites AND $0.75/piece Stock for sale – a one-time payment of only $100 * All buffet catering packages include disposable utensils, plates,Business and cups. Lemonade and/orPh: coffee 605 (electricity-854 required)-1745 included; upgrade to punch for $10/gal. Set up Fees: De Smet & 15mi surroundingAdam area=Free, Huron/Brookings/WatertownSorenson area= $50, Sioux Falls area=$100. Bussing/cleanup fee=$50/hr. Check us out on Facebook . With Stock Without Stock **30% down payment required to reserve date. The remaining 70% is due a week before event unless previous arrangementsYEARLY made. ***Prices are subject to change without notice. 605-854-1745 ****Package pricing may be changed due to special requests. Let us cater your next MEMBERSHIP:party! LET US CATER YOUR NEXT PARTY! Family $440.00 $495.00 Single $335.00 $385.00 Social $75.00 CATERINGCollege Student PACKAGES $140.00 Other Student $125.00 SELECT ENTREES: Check us out on Facebook Golf Cart Storage: Gas $140.00 $170.00 - Pulled Pork Sandwiches Electric $165 .00 $195.00 $5/plate .00 .00 - Canadian Bacon Sandwiches with MozzarellaAt (Cured home Trail Pork Fees Loin) $90 $115 $7/plate Visitor Green Fees: - Beef sandwiches (Beef Brisket or Poor Man's9 Prime Holes Rib) $1 6.00 $7/plate 18 Holes $29.00 - Grilled Chicken Breast with Sweet Salsa and RiceAll Day $35 .00 $9/plate

Cart Rental: PREMIUM ENTREES: 9 Holes: $9/ person - Poor Man's Prime Rib with Au Jus 18 Holes: $16/ person $9/plate All Day: $20/ person - Fancy Pineapple Pork Loin 1/2 Price$9/plate on dues for first year - BBQ Baby-Back Ribs (2-3 Bones/Person) www.golfkccc.com membership$7.50/plate

- BBQ Chicken (Thigh & Leg) De Smet Community Guide 2019$5/plate | 27 - Ribeye, Prime Rib, Steaks, Pork Chops, etc. Call for a Quote

HOT SIDES: - Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes $1.75/plate - Loaded Garlic Ranch Mashed Potatoes $2/plate - Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes $2/plate - Southwestern Baked Beans $2/plate

COLD SIDES & DESSERTS: - Rainbow Pasta Salad $1.75/plate - Sparkling Fruit Salad $3/plate - Coleslaw $1.75/plate - Chef's Salad $1.75/plate - Asian Cranberry Salad $2/plate - Pumpkin Sunrise Crumble $1.75/plate - Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (w/ or w/out frosting) $1.75/plate - Grasshopper Dessert $3/plate - Mini-Cheesecake Bites (White Choc., Dark Choc., & Carmel) $1/piece - Cupcake Size Cheesecake (White Choc., Dark Choc., & Carmel) $3/plate - Pumpkin Sunrise Bites $0.75/piece * All buffet catering packages include disposable utensils, plates, and cups. Lemonade and/or coffee (electricity required) included; upgrade to punch for $10/gal. Set up Fees: De Smet & 15mi surrounding area=Free, Huron/Brookings/Watertown area= $50, Sioux Falls area=$100. Bussing/cleanup fee=$50/hr. **30% down payment required to reserve date. The remaining 70% is due a week before event unless previous arrangements made. ***Prices are subject to change without notice. ****Package pricing may be changed due to special requests. Make De Smet Location De Smet is centrally located on two major highways, US Hwy 14 Your Home... and SD 25. It is 60 miles west of the Minnesota border, 33 miles Emergency...... 911 east of Huron and 90 miles northwest of Sioux Falls De Smet Fire Department...... 605-854-3976 Kingsbury Co Sheriff’s Dept...... 605-854-3339 Population Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital...... 605-854-3329 Approximately 1,100 City of De Smet (water/sewer/garbage)...... 605-854-3731 Why to Live Here NorthWestern Energy (natural gas)...... 800-245-6977 Move to De Smet Ottertail Power Company...... 800-257-4044 Visit www.desmetsd.com for the latest information on job Kingsbury Electric Cooperative...... 605-854-3522 listings, real estate, daycares, school, and the De Smet Roots (pg Century Link (telephone & internet)...... 800-244-1111 57) program. You will find all the information you need to make Mediacom (cable tv & internet)...... 855-633-4226 De Smet your home. Cook’s Wastepaper & Recycling...... 877-715-3640 SD One Call...... 800-781-7474 or 811 De Smet Public Schools US Post Office...... 605-854-3440 K-5th 405 Ingalls Ave SW...... 605-854-3963 De Smet News (weekly newspaper)...... 605-854-3331 6th-12th 405 Third Street SW...... 605-854-3674

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28 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 Community Honors... Our Pride 2016 INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR!

De Smet Named Innovative Community of • De Smet featured as “Midwest Town with Charm” in Florida the Year for 2016 by Bush Foundation Times Union Jan. 29, 2017 • De Smet & The Ingalls Homestead featured in “25 Best Things The De Smet community was thrilled to be selected by the prestigious Bush To Do In South Dakota” by Vacation Idea – Dream Vacation Foundation to receive the 2016 Innovative Community of the Year Award. Magazine The Bush Foundation Prize honors and supports organizations with a track record of effective and equitable breakthroughs to community challenges. • De Smet featured in a travel story about Midwest Towns With The winners are selected on the criteria of demonstrating a pattern of Charm in the Florida Times-Union newspaper – Jan. 2017. inclusive, collaborative and resourceful problem solving processes that lead • USA TODAY selects De Smet as ‘One of the Top 20 Best South to innovative solutions. Dakota Attractions – May Since 2013, at least one organization in each of the three states of • SD Arts Alive Publication highlights De Smet for the Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota is selected for this honor. Along development of arts programs in a rural community, beginning with a monetary award of $287,971, De Smet will be showcased across with the Laura Ingalls Pageant almost 50 years ago to the the entire Midwest area. A video was created, and a storyteller came to De community theater productions and presently the Plein Air event, Smet in the summer of 2017 to write feature articles about the area. The new Midstate Theater, DeSmet Arts Council, and organization of Bush Foundation is one of the most renowned charitable foundations in the the De Smet Area Concert Series. three state area. The Bush Foundation staff were impressed with the spirit • Laura’s 150th Birthday Celebration received national coverage and passion of the De Smet community as well as the major accomplishments • French production crew filming in De Smet focused on the in the past few years. This will allow De Smet to be showcased as the pioneer history and how and why De Smet became established. community where you want to live with the small town atmosphere and • A visit to Ingalls Homestead and a covered wagon ride was a great place to raise a family and still have the amenities of the larger captured by writer, Eric Althoff, for the Napa Valley Register. communities. • De Smet and the Ingalls Homestead were named one of the Smithsonian Magazine selected De Smet as “One 6 Sneaky Spring Break Destinations for Families in the of the Best 20 Small Towns In USA to Visit in 2017” www.everydayfamily.com blog by Chaunie Brusie. • De Smet selected as one of three communities in South The prestigious Smithsonian Magazine set out on a quest to find 20 Dakota to be a part of a national program, ‘Well Connected great slice-of-life small towns full of unique flavor and they consulted the Communities’, in an effort to cultivate wellness across the country geographical information company, ERSI, to identify towns full of local in partnership with America’s Cooperative Extension System, culture, history and natural beauty. De Smet was honored to be chosen including South Dakota State University and the National 4-H amongst them. Council. The program is equipping volunteer leaders to help their neighbors be healthier at every stage of life. National Recognition for De Smet • Monte Albrecht was presented the prestigious Sportsmanship • Governor Daugaard proclaimed February 7,2017 as “Laura Ingalls Wilder Award at the 2019 Region 1B Wrestling Tournament. Day in De Smet” from the State Capitol. This date was in recognition of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s legacy on her 150th birthday. Ward’s Store named one of the ‘7 charming • Named one of 10 Most Charming Small Towns in South Dakota, by General Stores in South Dakota’ that will make you feel onlyinyourstate.com. This announcement brought a huge Facebook nostalgic by ‘Only In Your State’ on Facebook. Featured on KSFY- appearance, with the comment “This town is full of historical character. TV as A Restaurant & Coffee Shop to Visit. De Smet is truly the little town on the prairie...” MSN.COM named De Smet as the ‘Cutest Town in South Dakota’ in December, 2017

De Smet Volunteer 2019 SD State B Girls Rollo & Sharon De Smet Named of the Year Award Basketball Champions Peterson ‘Philanthropic Community of Chad Kruse, President of the De Smet High School Girls Basketball Honored as Parade Marshalls the Year For South Dakota’! De Smet Chamber of team won the title after three hard Sharon & Rollo have devoted The South Dakota Chapter of the Association of Commerce, received the fought games at the Huron SD Arena. many hours to De Smet Fundraisng Professionals has awarded De Smet 2018 De Smet Volunteer volunteering in many ways and the prestigious honor of being named the ‘2017 Boys Basketball Team Win State B of the Year Award. He especially, Sharon had been Philanthropic Community of The Year’ for South Basketball Runner-up Title. The boys has spent countless instrumental in preserving the Dakota. Receiving the award were Laird Beck, Tracey won 2nd place at the B tournament hours organizing annual history of De Smet. Larsen, Sharry Knock, Jason Baszler & Rita Anderson held in Aberdeen. What a wonderful community events for representing various De Smet organizations. everyone to enjoy. showing for our sports teams to both place so high at the state tournaments. De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 29 30 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 Schools 18

Welcome to the “Little Town on the Prairie!” The De Smet School District is honored to be a part of a progressive community that is proud of its past and excited about its future. De Smet is truly a great place to live and raise a family. Our Future Rests in Our Youth! We strive to offer a curriculum that empowers our students to become life-long learners and contributing members of society. Our course offerings reflect a wide range of opportunities for individuals to explore interests while providing all coursework necessary to pursue a higher education. We encourage you to stop by anytime for a tour and inquire about our various programs. Our school has a rich tradition of success academically.

We are so proud!!!! De Smet High School continually scores in the top five percent of South Dakota schools on the SD Department of Education Report Card.

• De Smet High School rated “Exemplary!” • Students’ ACT and standardized test scores are consistently above state and national averages. Abi Van Regenmorter • Our students compete very favorably in academic competition in the areas of math and science. Sup’t of Schools PreK-12 Enrollment – 320 Students Class Sizes – Range btw. 16 and 34 Students Avg. Class Size – 23 Students Student-to-Teacher Ratio – 10:1 This atmosphere provides enough opportunity to create a community of learners while remaining small enough to allow for individualized instruction! Extra–Curricular Offerings Successful drama & oral interp groups, cheerleading, student council, state and nationally competitive FFA and FCCLA Chapters, yearbook, band & pep band, chorus, award winning show choir and art department, football, volleyball, cross country, wrestling, basketball, golf, and track. De Smet has won multiple district, regional and state championships among our teams! We are proud of our Athletic Complex, including a new football field and track, providing outstanding facilities for our students. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School is proud of the recently installed handicap accessible playground. Located on the west side of the school, this play system and surfacing is ideal for all ages and abilities! Located centrally between Brookings, Huron and Watertown, De Smet offers a relatively quick access to the amenities of a larger community while providing an individualized education and family oriented lifestyle. We hope you’ll join us as we continue to build De Smet for the future!

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 31 Local Government... The City of De Smet operates under the aldermanic form of De Smet’s City Staff: government made up of a mayor and six council members. The council members are elected from three wards in the city and the Finance Officer...... Tracey Larson, 605-854-3731 mayor is elected at large. The mayor and council members each Deputy Finance Officer...... Karen Hansen serve a two-year term with council terms staggered, so an election is conducted every April. City Attorney...... Todd Wilkinson, 605-854-3378 Water/Wastewater Supt...... Randy Asleson The council meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:00 PM at the De Smet City Hall. All council meetings are open to Parks/Pool/Building Supt...... Charlie Stoddard

Who to Know the public. Streets/Airport/Restricted Site Supt...... Ryan Peterson De Smet’s Elected Officials: Street Dept Assistant...... Curt Bau Library Director...... Mary Purintun Mayor...... Gary Wolkow Library Assistant...... Jenny Todd Ward 1...... Jay Slater Lowell Hansen Events & Wellness Center Director...... Kristy Hubbard, 605-854-6060 Ward 2...... Bret Jensen George Cavanaugh Events Center Maintenance...... Kent Munger Ward 3...... Norman Whitaker City Owned Larry Jensen Visit City Website RESTRICTED USE SITE is located 3 miles South of town on Hwy 25 & 1/2 www.cityofdesmet.com mile West. Dates of Operation (weather permitting): Rates Water/Wastewater & Garbage Utilities - $125.00 deposit April...... Saturday 1-3 pm required. Contact City Hall. May-October...... Tues 6-8 pm & Sat 1-3 pm Weekly Residential Garbage pickup is on Tuesdays. Recycling November...... Saturday 1-3 pm pickup every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. December - March...... Closed Airport... 24 The De Smet Municipal Airport (6E5), also known as Wilder Field, located 2 1/2 miles north of De Smet on Highway 25, has a 3,700 ft paved runway and is open to air traffic 24 hours a day. New runway lighting was installed in 2006, runway surface was rejuvenated in 2008 and driveway paved in 2017. The airport is not manned, but has a pilot’s lounge located at the site. The City of De Smet (605-854-3731) provides oversight and maintenance of the facility. A new large hangar was recently constructed by the City and is available for rent.

Elevation: 1728.5 feet Latitude: 44-26.268478N Longitude: 097-33.638640W Super AWOS - Local Airport Weather CTAF (122.9) Phone: 617-262-3825

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Police... 17 Sheriff welcomes new residents It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the City of DeSmet. The Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement to the City of DeSmet and our mission is to protect and to serve. My deputies and I work hard to provide the residents of DeSmet, and the citizens of Kingsbury County, a safe place to live and raise their children.

I know you will enjoy the City of DeSmet and its friendly people as much as I do. This community provides many activities including recreation and schools. We are also the home of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant and are near Lake Thompson State Park.

I am sure you’ll like it here; welcome to the neighborhood!

by Steve Strande Steve Strande Kingsbury County Sheriff 605 854-3339 Emergency Personnel... 16 Fire Department While the hours are less than desirable, the training is intense The De Smet Fire Department moved into a new facility in and the commitment can be overwhelming, the rewards of such 2011. The new 6,993 sq ft building is located on Highway 25 a group are unexplainable. The ability to help friends and adjacent to 1st street. The department is comprised of thirty local neighbors in their time of need leaves our members with a feeling volunteers and serves the city of De Smet as well as surrounding that can’t be achieved by any other means. rural areas. Each new elected volunteer attends a series of intense training classes. The firemen meet twice a month for additional training and drills.

De Smet Rescue The De Smet Rescue Unit includes a diverse group of volunteers with many different backgrounds and interests.

Through the years, the community of De Smet and the surrounding townships, have rallied behind the unit. One of the current ambulances in use is a direct “gift” of that support. This effort is to be applauded as many additional gifts and memorials continue to be received on a regular basis. A heartfelt thank you goes out for this support.

De Smet Rescue Unit De Smet Volunteer Fire Dept

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 33 Kingsbury County 11 Courthouse & Veteran’s Memorial

As Chuck Cecil, states in his ‘Stubble Mulch’ column for the Brookings Register, “Of all the courthouse buildings in South Dakota, the one in De Smet, Kingsbury County, is the most unique and gets my vote as the most beautiful, too.”

Kingsbury County was created February 2, 1880. The County was named after brothers George W. and T.A. Kingsbury, both Who to Know prominent in territorial affairs. De Smet was chosen as Kingsbury County seat on November 2, 1880. On May 30, 1882, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keep presented the site for the courthouse.

Built in two phases, the east wing built in 1889 and the west wing in 1898, the courthouse is somewhat unusual in that a covered drive through connects the two wings. This drive through was perfect for citizens dropping by for courthouse business during the horse & buggy days, especially if they arrived in stormy weather. It was also used to safely drop off prisoners at the county jail located in the basement and since moved to a new building.

As a building on the Federal Historical Register, renovations done in 1981 focused on maintaining historic significance. These renovations included installing new “old style” doors and duplicate wood moldings and trim throughout the building. On Veterans Day 2016, the community added a memorial on the courthouse lawn that features a bronze statue to represent each branch of the military. Kingsbury County Government Kingsbury County Government Kingsbury County 4H Office: County Civil Defense Director: Commissioners: Mary Claire Bauer Cindy Bau District 1 - Joe Jensen 605-854-3851 605-854-3711 District 2 - Shelley Nelson [email protected] [email protected] District 3 - Delmer Wolkow County Attorney: County Abstracter: District 4 - Roger Walls Gregg Gass Mark Purintun District 5 - Steve Spilde 605-854-3224 605-854-3401 County Auditor: [email protected] Veterans Services Officer: Jennifer Barnard Clerk of Courts: Gary Schumacher 605-854-3832 Wendy Sand 605-854-3378 [email protected] 605-854-3811 [email protected] Register of Deeds: [email protected] Motor Vehicle Information: Caryn Hojer Highway Superintendent: Vehicle registration and licensing 605-854-3591 Dave Sorenson is done at the Kingsbury County [email protected] 605-854-3491 Courthouse, located at 202 2nd Street County Treasurer: Director of Equalization: SE, in De Smet Elaine Blachford Tammy Anderson 605-854-3411 605-854-3593 For all County Government [email protected] [email protected] information call 605-854-3832 www.kingsburycountysd.org

34 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 Where to Read

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Mr. Loftus, a well-known merchant, was a man who valued Iroquois Chief newspapers are available for research. With books and his store became De Smet’s first lending library. an assigned library card, you can download audiobooks In 1926, the Mother’s Club helped to establish a lending and e-books at home free. library by contacting the South Dakota State Library for help. The Mother’s Club members circulated books from their Striving to spark the love of reading in all ages, the library homes. The home circulation method was replaced in 1928 hosts book discussions, a First Library Card program and a by a library corner in Brewer’s Variety Store. Summer Reading program. Library Book Bingo is enjoyed by adults from January to April. Area Day Care providers are a During the depression, the library expanded. The library part of the ‘Read with Me’ Book Bags program. was moved into city hall, where it remained for 31 years. After the library had outgrown city hall, two prominent De In the past, the library received a four-star rating in the Library Journal Smet families donated land to build a library. The library Ratings Index. moved to its current location at 102 1st St NE in 1968. Visitors will enjoy viewing the Laura Ingalls Wilder Members of the city council renamed the library in 1981 memorabilia featured in a display case and four original when it became the Hazel L. Meyer Memorial Library. Once Harvey Dunn paintings owned by the library and a again outgrowing the space a new children’s addition was fifth Dunn painting, which is owned by the local American added in 2003. Legion. Mary Purintun, director, has enjoyed working at the library The Library is a proctored test site and used by many for since 1998 and Linda Reynhout, assistant librarian, has online course testing. enjoyed her position since 2002. The library serves the people of De Smet and surrounding communities ranging in Library hours are 12:30 to 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, all ages from infants to senior citizens. Thursday and Friday and 12:30 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday. The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday year round. The library has continued to grow from its beginning, starting Call us at 605-854-3842 or email [email protected] for with a few books on a shelf at the Variety Store to presently further information. over 23,000 books, as well as videos, audios, large printed books, DVD’s for adults and children and magazines. Stop in and check out the great selection of books, look at the displays, surf the internet or just come in and relax. We Three computers, connected to wireless internet, are look forward to meeting you. available for public use. Microfilm of the De Smet News and

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 35 The Tree of Donors inside the De Smet Event Center

Where to Give De Smet Foundations Provide Opportunity for YOU to Give

De Smet was recently named ‘2017 Philanthropic Community of the Year for South Dakota’ due to all of the generous gifts by so many of you. Many have given as a family or an individual in memory of a loved one or in honor of their family or a special individual. Others contributed because they have a connection to De Smet or have enjoyed their times here and as a ‘Thank You’ for the work done by so many volunteers to keep De Smet progressive and to maintain the historical sites. Others give as a ‘Thank You’ for the outstanding education that they received from the De Smet schools and to help to maintain that high standard of excellence. The De Smet alumni have been very generous in all that they have given back to their community. We thank each and every one of you!!!! It is a value that has set De Smet apart from other communities and has allowed the community to accomplish many outstanding things that give a greater quality of life and attract new people to live in De Smet. The De Smet Foundations that rely on you contributions are all 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that give tax deductions for your gifts.

De Smet Community De Smet Education Avera De Smet Laura Ingalls Laura Ingalls Foundation Foundation Memorial Hospital Wilder Memorial Wilder Pageant Society The De Smet Community The De Smet Education Foundation Society Foundation supports all Foundation was The Laura Ingalls community projects. Gifts may The Avera De Smet Donate Today and established in 2003 Wilder Pageant be given for specific projects that Memorial Hospital Preserve Laura’s Legacy! for the purpose of Foundation supports Society is a non- you name and/ or for community enhancing the education Now is your opportunity projects in general with the the healing mission profit organization of the students enrolled of providing care to be a part of the that has had the funds being used for projects, in the De Smet School to residents in the Ingalls family legacy. honor of presenting community organizations or the District in the fields of region. The hospital Your thoughtful donation Laura Ingalls most critical needs of the area. academics, the arts has been supported enables us to share Wilder’s story It provides a mechanism for and athletics. A few by generations of our collections and nearly 50 years. any person, including those of recent projects that individuals, families programs with visitors Each July, visitors modest means, to make a lasting the Foundation has and businesses that around the world. from around the contribution to the De Smet generously donated to consistently have a By helping keep the world journey to De area. All funds given go directly would include a sound vision of De Smet as heritage alive for future Smet for an outdoor to the community projects. The system for the fine arts a vibrant community generations, you can theater experience Community Foundation is led by program, Makerspace and a regional hub of continue to be a part of on the open all volunteers without paid staff. supplies and equipment, business and healthcare. the amazing history of Dakota prairie. Endowments in an individual or Physics software The new hospital is De Smet. Your donation The Laura Ingalls family’s name are encouraged and equipment, a once again proof that will support ongoing Wilder Pageant is to establish lasting legacies with pottery kiln for the art De Smet is a small preservation of the a community event planned giving. Gifts will always department, elementary town with a big heart. original homes and involving over be administered according to software, a donation The ADMH Foundation school of Laura and 100 volunteers - your wishes. You may make to the De Smet Event will continue to raise her family, the display actors, technicians, charitable gifts at any time and Center and many more. funds to carry on our of original Ingalls- horsemen, and to the charity of your choice. Contact Greg Skyberg, Wilder artifacts and Contact Rita Anderson, history of providing greeters - from 605-854-3074. high quality healthcare restoring and providing De Smet and 605-203-0216, comprehensive [email protected]. close to home. For more surrounding area information or to make maintenance systems and truly captures a donation call 605- for buildings within the the can-do spirit View & SHARE the new Society’s complex. For De Smet video produced 854-6100 or stop by that makes this Little more information or to Town on the Prairie by Passenger Productions, 306 Prairie Ave SW. donate please call a great place to sponsored by the Bush 800-880-3383 or visit live. Foundation at www.DiscoverLaura.org Call 800-776-3594 www.desmetsd.com.

36 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to See

De Smet Event & Wellness Center and Sports Complex - 605-854-6060 The De Smet Event & Wellness Center has been open for two and one-half years and has established itself as a major nucleus and THE ‘gathering place’ for the community. We have constant activity in the building. You can stop up and see people walking on our Avera Walkway, working out in our Carmon Wellness Center, playing soccer on our event hall floor, rehearsing for a dance recital or play in our Midstate Theater and Conference Room or attending a meeting or viewing an art exhibit in our Conference Center West or Meyer Meeting Room.

t! Take Advantage of our Great Conference Rooms to De Sme with Easy Set-up while Families are Enjoying nference Bring Your Co Tours of Laura Ingalls Wilder Sites. Complete packages will be arranged for you!

• Carmon Wellness Center houses 21 pieces of equipment, plus intensive work out training We have been hosts to: and a Childrens Play Area to enable you to bring your child while you work out. • Conference Center West Room is very versatile & features a fireplace. • Wedding Receptions • Meyer Meeting Room is a great space for smaller groups and as a breakout room for • Concerts conferences. • Avera Walkway is open and free to use any time..Meet your friends and walk and talk! • Conferences • Midstate Theater & Conference Room has state of the art lights & sound. It seats • Dance and Piano Recitals approximately 160. • Exhibit Hall seats 450 and can be used for anything, includes stage. It’s beautiful. • Annual Meetings • Reception Area is a comfy place to meet & chat with your friends or just relax in front of • Family and Class Reunions the fireplace. • Kitchen is free to use with any rental. • Live Theatre Performances • Patio Area is a wonderful gathering place for summertime events. • A Circus • Locker Rooms to shower after your workout, dress for your wedding or gather with your team. • Wellmark Fitness Challenge We truly are a place where everyone can get together • Art Exhibits, Craft Fairs and Art Classes and do many different things. The full time staff at the Event Center is here to help you in any way we can. • City Sponsored Indoor Soccer Our community is fortunate to have so many generous • Regional Meetings individuals who saw the need, had the vision, and • MMA Events made the Event & Wellness Center what it is today. People who live in De Smet, visit De Smet or come And much more fun… specifically for an event, get to experience something that cannot be found in most small towns.

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 37 32 Come Join Us American Legion De Smet Area Chamber of Commerce The American Legion meets at 7:00 pm the first Monday of every month at the legion hall. Any Veteran who would like to join the The De Smet Chamber is an active group of business people promoting legion may contact Jim Pekron at 605-203-0136. De Smet. They sponsor many civic functions including Old Settler’s Day (longest running celebration in SD), 4th of July, Rib Fest and other local promotions. For more information, contact Chamber President, Chad American Legion Auxiliary Kruse, 605-854-3773. Any woman who is a relation of an active, retired, or deceased veteran may join. Local dues are $20.00 for an adult membership De Smet Community Women and $4.00 for child membership. The Legion Auxiliary awards local scholarships for any member or any member’s son or De Smet Community Women (DCW) is a non-profit, service-oriented daughter who graduates from high school. For more information group whose members work together to benefit the needs of our and meeting times, please contact Karen Brown at 605-203-1135 community through service and philanthropic endeavors. They organize or 605-854-3057. community events and projects as fundraisers to support a variety of local community projects and organizations, including providing assistance to members of the community to help cover medical and Beef Bucks travel expenses, Kingsbury County Food Pantry, High School Senior South Dakota based non-profit organization, Beef Bucks, Inc., was Scholarships, Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter, Sponsoring needy recently a gift tag prize on America’s #1 game show – Wheel families at Christmas and the De Smet Community Faith Nurse Program. of Fortune. Their purpose is to promote the beef industry and For more information, contact Helen Janish, 605-203-0077 and visit consumer education. The main office of Beef Bucks, Inc. is located their website, http://desmet.wixsite.com/desmetdcw. in De Smet. Beef Bucks certificates may be purchased. These are excellent gifts for any occasion. For more information, contact De Smet Economic Nancy Montross, 605-854-3502. Development Corporation CONNECT De Smet The De Smet Development Corporation was created as a resource for CONNECT De Smet is a community program created with a existing businesses in De Smet and for the development and expansion focus to provide opportunities for all ages to CONNECT socially of the economic climate of the area. It is an active group comprised in an informal setting, network and meet new faces in De Smet. of local business leaders who continually seek new ideas for growth. Organized by a local team to connect organizations and people Anyone interested in the advancement of De Smet and maintaining and for the development of our community, it’s about people helping improving the quality of ‘Wilder’ Life is invited to become a member. people; Advocacy and promotion of our local businesses, services For more information, contact Rita Anderson, Director, 605-203-0216. and talents; Professional growth and development through learning and networking with each other; and Welcoming and De Smet Woodcarvers connecting new people to our community and local resources. The De Smet Woodcarvers meet from 1-3 pm every Wednesday during A CONNECT After Hours Social held every two months at local the winter at the De Smet Firehall. This group of men and women businesses from 4:30 to 6:30 features a different host business welcomes newcomers, provides wood for carving, and does not require and entrepreneur at each get-together. Everyone is encouraged dues. Many of the members take woodcarving classes as well as to attend….whether local residents or from out-of-town. The subscribe to woodcarving magazines for new ideas. The woodcarvers upcoming dates for the After Hours Socials are Jan. 23, Mar. 27, also do chip carving, relief carving and round carving. For more May 22, July 24, Sept. 25 and Nov 27. information, please call Lavonne Williams at 605-854-3200.

De Smet Area Arts Council Extension Clubs This new organization in De Smet brings arts and culture to the The SDSU Extension office focuses education outreach on youth area. They organize the annual De Smet Concert Series held at (with 4-H), agriculture, farm and consumer sciences and community the Midstate Theater in the Event Center and promote arts in the development. Please call the Extension office at 605-854-3851 for more community throughout the year. For more information, contact Rita information. Anderson, 605-203-0216.

38 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 Harvey Dunn Society PEO The Harvey Dunn Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to The International Chapter of the PEO sisterhood meets 15 celebrating the work of noted artist, Harvey Dunn, who grew up locally. times a year. This members-only organization supports five They also provide encouragement for artists in visual and performing arts. philanthropies. The group that began in 1920 raises money for The group conducts the annual Plein Air Art event held the second Friday educated-based loans, scholarships and college support. The through Sunday in August and the De Smet Area Arts Show held the first mission of PEO is to educate women and to motivate each other weekend in November featuring area artists. For information, call Susan to achieve our highest aspirations. For more information, please Purintun 605-854-3896 or 605-854-3176. contact Tristin Gruenhagen at 605-854-9021.

Inter-Lakes Community Action PTO Parent/Teacher Organization Partnership (ICAP) LIW Elementary PTO was established in 2015 with the long A community based non-profit organization which serves primarily low- term goal of raising money to place shelving in the future library income families and senior citizens in a 14 county area of East Central South for the school. They strive to sponsor a monthly fundraiser or Dakota. The following programs are available in Kingsbury County: 60s event. Annual Fundraisers include the “Christmas Tree Auction”, Plus Dining, Case Management & Protective Payee Services, Early Head “Quarter Craze Event” and “The Wilder Run”. The PTO meets the Start, Emergency Food and Shelter, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Food 3rd Tuesday of every month, meetings are open to the public. For Pantries, Garden Project, Head Start, Health Insurance Marketplace, Homeless more information please contact President Traci Schoenfelder Rent-Deposit Assistance, Homeownership Education/ Foreclosure Prevention, @ [email protected] or visit Facebook Page “LIW Housing Repair-Rehabilitation, Information & Referral, Mutual Self-Help Elementary PTO”. They were instrumental in raising the funds for Housing, School Supplies, Self-Help Rehabilitation, VITA, Weatherization the Handicapped Playground Equipment recently installed at the Program. For information, call 605-854-3701 or visit www.interlakescap.com. Elementary School. Kingsbury County Cancer Care Senior Meals This non-profit organization was formed to help our friends and neighbors Meals are prepared and fed to senior citizens ages 60 plus at with monetary support in their time of need. Various teams sponsor Ward’s Store Monday through Friday every week at 11:00 AM. fundraising events throughout the year. For more information or to become The cost is $3.60. Meals are also delivered to those needing home part of this worthy group, call Sharon Peterson 605-854-3394. delivery at the same cost. Anyone desiring a meal for that day should call Ward’s Store, 605-854-3688, by 10:00 AM. This program is Kingsbury County Cattlemen’s Assn of SD sponsored by the Interlakes Community Action Partnership. This active county-wide group represents and promotes the cattle industry on the local, state & national level. Call Blake Hojer, 605-860-0139. SHIINE Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) is a Kingsbury County Food Pantry federally funded program. SHIINE is not affiliated with any company The mission of the food pantry is to eliminate hunger in our community that sells or distributes a product or service. Counselors work with and surrounding area by acquiring and distributing food to those who individuals by advocating, informing, educating, and assisting them seek aid. We will accomplish this mission by educating, empowering on Medicare and how to get the coverage they need, protect their and enlightening the community about the issues of hunger and nutrition. benefits and avoid fraud. Kingsbury County Court House, 202 2nd The pantry is located at 221 Calumet Ave. It is open every Tuesday SW, Robyn Flickinger at 605-929-4868 or [email protected], from 1-4pm except holidays and in bad weather. For information or or www.shiine.net emergencies contact Robyn at 605-929 4868. Snowdrifters Kingsbury County Genealogy Society The Snowdrifters snowmobile club meets the third Wednesday of every The Kingsbury County Genealogical Society encourages knowledge of month. The club grooms and maintains a 160-mile trail that covers De family histories and the preservation of records. Members meet at 5 PM on Smet to Oldham to Ramona, which includes Lake Preston to Arlington the 1st Tuesday of the month at De Smet Farm Mutual. They are compiling and Lake Poinsett to Bryant up to Willow Lake and as far west as copies of obituaries and have cemetery records. Contact Tessa Flak at Iroquois. Dues are only $30.00 for fun and enjoyment. For more 800-880-3383 or Kay Hendricks at 605-854-3276. information, please contact Diane Hiles at 605-854-3660. Masonic Lodge 34 South Dakota Pork Producers Council The De Smet Masonic Lodge first met in 1883. The Masons have remained This highly respected organization is a leader advocating for strong in De Smet. Past memberships include Charles P. Ingalls, C.S.G. sustainable, responsible growth of the Pork Industry that benefits our Fuller, George Masters and other names familiar in the books by Laura producers, consumers, and communities. Call 1-800-830-PORK; Shane Ingalls Wilder. The present Lodge is on the corner of Calumet & Third Odegaard, 605-203-0302. Street. It was purchased prior to World War I. For more information, call 605-854-3576. Women’s Study Club The Women’s Study Club meets once a month at 2:00 pm Fridays during Order of the Eastern Star the winter months. The club has been established since 1903. The group The Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple on Main Street also helps with different education-oriented service projects. the fourth Monday of June, August, September, October and November. They also meet the second and fourth Monday of March and April, and the second Monday of May. For more information, please contact Shirley Lenz. De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 39 What to Do

‘Wilder’ Wildlife Fishing Supplies / Services... For the fishing enthusiasts, several lakes in area provide a great fishing experience. The open waters Lake Thompson is just eight miles from De Smet. It is well-liked for its beautiful campground, pleasant amenities, great fishing and large water area. Even if the boat ramp parking lot is overflowing with vehicles, anglers might not run into another boat on the lake because it is so spacious. It is full of Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Perch and Crappies. Ice fishing is a popular winter pastime here as well with over 10,000 fisherman visiting in December 2013 alone. A variety of stores offer hunting and fishing gear and guide services are available.Hunting and fishing

licenses and supplies can be purchased at the two gas stations on HighwayLake Thompson14 - The Mainstop- Kingsbury and CountyThe Cowboy. Spink Deuel Clark Hamlin Map Creation: October, 2002 Sonar Survey: June, 2002 Beadle Kingsbury Brookings For a complete list of regulations and fees, refer to www.gfp.sd.gov, SDShoreline: GFP Landsat OUTDOORS 7, August 2000 app for iOS and

Jerauld android phones, or contact the SD Department of Game, Fish & Parks district office in Huron 605-353-7145. Sanborn Miner Lake Moody Lake Area: 12,455 acres Maximum Depth: 26 ft Aurora Davison Hanson McCook Minnehaha Mean Depth: 14.5 ft Shoreline Development. Index: 2.6

6 South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Lake Thompson SDSU Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Lake Thompson Area State Park Located eight miles southeast of De Smet. Lake Thompson is the second-largest natural glacial lake in South Dakota. This 16,236-acre lake is filled with r Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch and Crappies. r 212 Bird watching is also a popular pastime at Lake Thompson. Many enthusiasts r have spotted Sanderling, Ruddy Turnstone, Marbled and Hudsonian Godwits, Wilson’s Phalarope, waterfowl, shorebirds in migration and Ross’ Geese with Roads huge flocks of Snow Geese. r Ramps hump

Lake Thompson Recreation Area offers 103 campsites, four cabins and a humps 214 five-bedroom group rental lodge perfect for hunters, fisherman or reunions. A 441 ave playground, beach, boat dock, two comfort stations, dump station and fish cleaning station are also available. 215 r 3 mile rd. 440 ave

436 ave Spirit Lake r 216 2 mile rd. Located seven miles northwest of De Smet, Spirit Lake is 1,259 acres and 11 435 ave feet at its deepest point. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including 437 ave

Northern Pike, Walleye, White Crappie, Yellow Bullhead and Yellow Perch. N Dry Lake #2 Oldham rd. 218 Approximately 25 miles north of De Smet, Dry Lake #2 is one of the hottest lakes going for monster Master Angler yellow perch along with lots of walleyes. This lake draws fishermen from many states who often stop in De Smet for supplies. It is a 6,475 acre sport fishing lake with a maximum depth of 15 feet 4 inches with many other lakes in close proximity. Walleye Tournament - June 8th The South Dakota Elite Walleye Series, a family friendly series, will be holding the 2nd annual walleye fishing tournament on Lake Thompson, June 8th with a rules meeting June 7th. The launch and weigh-ins will take place at the Lake Thompson Recreation Area. This is a points series that qualifies you for the Championship, included is a Calcutta and Biggest alleyeW along with Door prizes and gift cards. The SD Elite Walleye Series consists of 4 regular season, one day events and a two day championship. Check out their website at www.sdews.net and Facebook page - SDEliteWalleyeSeries. For additional information, call 605-680-1386. 40 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 What to Do Hunting Haven for Pheasant, Waterfowl and Deer

De Smet is a favorite annual retreat for hunters from across the nation and is one of South Dakota’s most popular hunting destinations. We are often called “Pheasant Country”. Pheasants, ducks, geese and deer are popular game that can be hunted in the area. Pheasant season opens on the third Saturday in October (October 19, 2019). Each spring and fall the skies are filled with thousands of snow, blue and Canada geese as they pass through on their seasonal migration. Every pond, slough and lake becomes a resting spot for the ducks and geese.

4-H Clubs The SDSU Extension, Kingsbury County Extension Office focuses on educational outreach to youth through different community based clubs, afterschool programs, in-school enrichment programs, day camps, overnight camps, and multiple other community, regional, and state events. The Kingsbury County Extension office hosts the annual County Horse Show and Achievement Days which showcases youth and their projects. If you are interested in joining a local community 4-H club, inviting a guest speaker or program into your existing program, or just to get some more general information, please contact the Extension Office at 605- 854-3851 or [email protected]

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 41 De Smet Community Health Center 14 Since opening in 1997, Horizon Health Care’s De Smet Community Health Center (CHC) and Dental Clinic have proven to be a tremendous asset to the entire region and a great example of what a CHC does for a community. The beautiful new 9,500 sq ft clinic on the corner of Wilder Pass and Prairie Ave provides the entire region with high quality, affordable medical, behavioral and oral health care that will be available for many years to come. De Smet CHC Medical Clinic provides: • Family Medicine Taking Care of You • Women’s Health • Preventative Healt • Behavioral Health • Urgent Care • Lab Services • Chronic Care Management Is an Assisted Living rightDe Smet CHC Dental Clinic provides: OPENING FALL 2019 for you or your loved one? • Pediatric Dentistry MISSION • Restorative Dentistry • Preventative Care o Do you skip any meals daily? • Bridges, Crowns, and Dentures • Endodontic TreatmentTo provide a safe, home like o Do you wonder if help will The Horizon De Smet CHCenvironment Medical and Dental for Clinic our offer residents. financial assistance for both medical and dental care through the Sliding Fee Program. Patients who qualify benefit from reduced prices on office visits and other services provided on site. Horizon also accepts most health arrive quickly in an emergency?insurance and patients may qualify for Sliding Fee even if they have insurance coverage. For Appointments or more information, call 605-854-3455 or visit www.horizonhealthcare.org o Has bathing or showering De Smet CHC Medical Clinic Hours: De Smet CHC Dental Clinic Hours: become more difficult for you? • Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm • Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Walk-ins & Appointments WelcomeVISION o Have stairways made getting AUSTIE ALBRECHT, RN, OWNER around more difficult? The Village Assisted Living Center Opens in 2019 in De Smet The De Smet area is excitedImproving as the very theneeded life and of long sen ‘dreamediors through of’ Assisted Living facility, The Village Assisted Living, LLC will be opening o Do you feel too dependent onits doors in the fall of 2019,care providing giving a, safe,guidance caring, homelike and assistance. environment to seniors. This licensed 16-bed facility is in a wonderful location family members to meet yournear the beautiful Washington Park, De Smet Event & Wellness Center, churches and schools. The Village will be a ground level facility that offers three different room sizes, each with needs? private bathrooms. Each room will be able to accommodate a single person, with the exception of the suites, which will allow enough room for a husband and wife. The Village o Have routines such as provides three meals per day, laundry services,VALUES housekeeping and medication administration household cleaning, cooking with 24-hour staff and access to a Registered Nurse 24-hours a day and laundry become tedious Amenities include: • Salon for beautician & barber chores? • Large Therapy room for Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy • Private ChapelFaith ~ Love ~ Family ~ Kindness • Main Living Space to gather for activities (Puzzles, movies, cards, visiting) o Are you sometimes lonely & The Village Assisted Living is owned and managed by Austie Albrecht. Graduating from South Dakota State University in 2005 with a Bachelor isolated? of Science degree in Nursing, her and her husband, Rustin, have three children Rogan, Alaina and Riley. Austie has worked as an RN in different roles over the years including community and home health nursing. Her passion is working with the senior population. Austie Albrecht RN, Owner 854-9953 401 Ingalls Ave SW DeSmet, SD 57231 [email protected]

42 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 o Do you miss social activities with people who share your 401 INGALLS AVE SW interests & hobbies? DE SMET, SD 57231 [email protected] o Do you have difficulty managing your medications? (605) 854-9953 (605) 854-9953 DE SMET AREA FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING

When answers do not come easily, ask for help. An open hand is available to provide guidance, comfort, and spiritual support.

As a Health Counselor, the Faith Community Nurse meets with the community members to confidentially discuss and listen to personal concerns that are physical, H relational, emotional, or spiritual. She/he provides spiritual support to the home-bound and ill through visitation, prayer and various means of contact.

As a Health Educator, the FCN will help to promote an understanding of the relationship between health, healing, faith, E and well-being.

As an Advocate, the FCN empowers the people to make good choices by helping them to better understand the issue or condition and by teaching good health A practices.

As a Liaison to Faith and Health Health Care Resource, the FCN can serve as a referral source to other agencies in the community as well as, supply information L about healing and wellness. Quality, Primary Medical and Dental Care for All Ages As a Teacher and Facilitator of Volunteers, the FCN guides and empowers volunteers with natural gifts Make Your to reach out to those in need. Through Appointments T volunteer support, the gifts and impact of the ministry will be multiplied. Locally

As a Healer and Clarifier of the link between Faith and Health, , the FCN will work with the pastor to help church members bring together aspects H of faith and health and how they relate to one another.

De Smet Community Health Center Austie Albrecht, RN FCN (605) 203-3370 401 Prairie Ave SW • 605.854.3455 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/DeSmetFCN/ De Smet Dental Services Call/Email for appointment or referral. 401 Prairie Ave SW • 605.854.3444 Open Office Hours at the Food Pantry Tuesdays 1:00-4:00pm

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 43 Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital 14 A wide range of health care, close to home

Taking Care of You When you need it, the health care you such as chest pain, shortness of breath, health care campus. Through an excellent need is close to home, right here in stroke symptoms, severe burns, high fever, local team and the strength of the Avera De Smet. major head injury, broken bones, poison system, patients in our community have ingestion and more. Local providers are access to a tremendous wealth of health Multiple levels of care are available to backed up by 24/7 access to Avera care services,” said Steph Reasy, Avera serve you and your family at the right eCARE Emergency, a telemedicine service De Smet Memorial Hospital Administrator. time and in the right place for anything that puts the local team in immediate from preventive care to chronic illness to contact with emergency medicine For more information on services injuries. specialists. available at Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital, call Clinic care at Avera Medical Group De Urgent care anytime through AveraNow: 605-854-3329 or stop by Smet: Primary care providers in De Smet The AveraNow virtual visit program 306 Prairie Ave SW. handle sickness, injury and preventive connects patients to a provider 24/7 services during normal business hours. for simple illnesses via laptop, tablet Your provider knows you best, so this or smartphone. You can learn more or is the best option whenever possible. download the app at Avera.org/now. Specialty care, including cardiology, is available via physician outreach and Hospital services: Avera De Smet Avera eCARE® telemedicine. Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and outpatient care, including Emergency care at Avera De Smet CT, digital mammography, ultrasound and Memorial Hospital: Our two emergency nuclear medicine. Outpatient services rooms were recently remodeled to include cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab accommodate the latest technology and physical therapy. When inpatient as well as patient comfort. Emergency care is needed, patients have access to services should be saved for the most private rooms in our hospital’s recently serious and life-threatening medical remodeled inpatient wing. conditions. Avera De Smet’s Emergency Department has all the capabilities to “We’re fortunate to have convenient treat the most serious conditions 24/7, clinic and hospital care at one updated

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Playing sports, going to work and school, spending time together — what matters to your family matters to us, too. We at Avera Medical Group De Smet don’t want you to miss the important things. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping each family Avera Medical Group De Smet 801 Third St. SW member manage his or her health. De Smet, SD 57231 Clinic Hours Avera.org/live Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 45 Sharing God’s Love...

Taking Care of You GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Since opening our doors in May of 1968, the Good Samaritan Society- De Smet has worked hard to make sure our residents, families, and staff feel loved, valued, and at peace. Good Samaritan Society- De Smet focuses on providing the highest quality of care and life for our residents. Our homelike environment is created by providing delicious meals, ample activities, privacy, clean rooms, and excellent service.

Our resident’s don’t live where we work, we work where they live. Good Samaritan Society- De Smet, a place we call home, and people we call family.

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ADVERTISING/ MARKETING Soil Conservation Service Mr. Bill’s Car Wash PO Box 137 Jct Hwy 25 & 14 Socially Untapped De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3652 605-860-0161 Prairie Ag Partners www.sociallyuntapped.com 107 Prairie Ave NW O’Keefe Implement & Ford [email protected] De Smet, SD 57231 324 Calumet Ave • PO Box F 605-854-9203 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9146 ACCOUNTING/ FINANCIAL APARTMENTS SERVICES / TAX PREPARERS Palmlund Automotive Bee Hive Apartments 105 2nd St SW Dakotaland Financial Services 226 Calumet Ave De Smet, SD 57231 Dakotaland FCU De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3900,203-0900 Jct Hwy 14 & 25 605-854-3426 www.Facebook.com/PalmlundAutomotive De Smet SD 57231 605-854-5959 Calumet Townhomes R & A Body Shop [email protected] South Calumet Ave PO Box 51 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 Rhonda S Siefker, EA 605-854-3213 605-854-3446 20135 436th Ave De Smet SD 57231 Coughlin Apartments Randy’s Service Center 605-860-8217 314 Hwy 14 301 Hwy 14 E • PO Box 457 [email protected] De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3041 Wilkinson & Wilkinson Law Denman Apartments 103 Joliet Ave SE • PO Box 29 202 1st St N Rich’s Gas & Service De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD57231 110 2nd St SW • PO Box 66 605-854-3378 605-854-9179 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9155 AGRICULTURAL Michael’s Apartments 310 1st St NW Scott’s Auto Body Legend Seeds De Smet, SD 57231 43608 200th St E Hwy 14 • PO Box 241 605-854-6004 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9117 605-854-3346 Prairie Park www.legendseeds.net 408 Calumet Ave T-N-T Auto Salvage De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 Midstate Agronomy 605-854-3213 605-203-0135,605-203-0185 Hwy 14 N • PO Box 10 De Smet, SD 57231 Railroad Park Senior 605-854-9282 106 1st St. NE BANKING De Smet, SD 57231 American Bank & Trust O’Keefe Implement 605-610-8136 324 Calumet Ave • PO Box F 212 Calumet Ave • PO Box 150 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 AUTOMOTIVE 605-854-9146 605-854-3321 www.americanbanktrust.net www.brookingsequipment.com Complete Automotive 43194 Hwy 14 Dakotaland Federal Credit Union USDA Service Agency De Smet, SD 57231 Jct Hwy 14 & 25 200 Joliet Ave 605-854-3174 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-5959 605-854-9123 De Smet Welding & Machine www.dakotalandfcu.com www.fsa.usda.gov 43196 Hwy 14 De Smet, SD 57231 Redstone Feeders/ Wilkinson Ranch 605-854-3754 Rural Manchester/De Smet 605-847-4102 www.wilkinsonranchinc.com

De Smet Community Guide 2018 | 47 BARBERS & BEAUTY PARLORS Holland Construction CenturyLink Bernie’s Barber Shop 201 Chase St 418 Front St NE 219 1/2 Calumet Ave • PO Box 106 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-203-0167 800-244-1111 & Stay De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3201 www.centurylink.com Johnson Sand & Gravel Leigh Marie Salon 105 Andrews Ave SW SDN Communications 113 2nd St SE De Smet, SD 57231 800-247-1442 De Smet, SD 57231 www.sdncommunications.com 605-854-3255 Kingsbury Electric Cooperative Inc. 311 Hwy 14 • PO Box 126 CAMPING BUILDING & De Smet, SD 57231 CONTRACTING 605-854-3522 City of De Smet www.kec-sd.coop Bau Plumbing & Heating 218 Calumet Ave • PO Box 70 302 Olivet Ave SE • PO Box 412 De Smet, SD 57231 McCune Electric, LLC De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3731 Dustin McCune 605-854-9189 www.desmetsd.com 605-861-9843 Barrett’s Furniture Ingalls Homestead 301 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box 18 Palmlund Sales & Service 20812 Homestead RD De Smet, SD 57231 309 1st St SW De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9377 De Smet, SD 57231 800-776-3594/ 605-854-3984 Where to Eat, Shop, 605-854-3942 www.ingallshomestead.com Castlerock Construction 508 Front St NW Prairie Builder’s Inc. Jerry’s Country Estates De Smet, SD 57231 43397 Rose LN 21512 436th Ave • 526 Hwy 25 S 605-854-3960 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 www.castlerockcci.com 605-854-9252 605-854-3243

Consolidated Redi-Mix Schubloom Construction Inc. Lake Thompson Rec Area Industrial Park 20610 Hwy 25 21176 Flood Club Rd PO Box 45 De Smet, SD 57231 Lake Preston, SD 57249 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3785,605-854-3860 605-847-4893 605-854-3392 gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/lake- www.gccuse.com/readymix Smith’s Lumber thompson/campsites 112 1st St NW • PO Box 78 De Smet Welding & Machine De Smet, SD 57231 Marten’s Campground 43196 Hwy 14 • PO Box 109 605-854-3205 605-860-1656 / 605-861-9977 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3754 Trustworthy Hardware Paul’s Landing & Resort 206 Calumet Ave • PO Box 425 21105 Hwy 25 Don Halverson Construction De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 701 Sherwood Ave. NW 605-854-3642 605-854-3100 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3608 Wallen Construction Inc. SPOT 405 Olivet Ave SE 305 Hwy 14 E Don Irvin Construction De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 205 Hwy 25 N • PO Box 343 605-203-1020 605-854-3982 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3596 CHURCHES CABLE & INTERNET Gary Lenz Construction American Lutheran 20733 432 Ave Mediacom 411 4th St SW De Smet, SD 57231 804 3rd St SW De Smet, SD 57231 605-203-0203 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3684 855-633-4226 www.americanlutherandesmet.org Hawkins Painting www.mediacomcable.com 504 4th St SW De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-0192, 605-860-1439

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Christian & Missionary Alliance The General Store FUNERAL SERVICES 303 2nd St SW 405 Calumet Ave • PO Box 2 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 Osthus Funeral Home 605-854-3065 605-854-3871 208 3rd St SW • PO Box 120 www.desmetalliancechurch.com www.desmetoxbow.com/generalstore De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3581 First Congregational UCC Rich’s Gas & Service www.osthusfuneral.com Hwy 14 West 110 2nd St SW • PO Box 66 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 GOLF COURSE 605-854-3927 605-854-9155 www.desmetsharedministry.com Kingsbury County The Main Stop Country Club St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic HWY 14 • PO Box 16 611 7th St SW 512 3rd St SW De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9200 605-854-3134 605-854-9961 www.golfkccc.com www.kingsburycatholic.org EMPLOYMENT United Methodist GOVERNMENT 301 3rd St SW SD Dept. of Labor De Smet, SD 57231 101 2nd St SE City of De Smet 605-854-3149 De Smet, SD 57231 106 Calumet Ave • PO Box 70 www.desmetsharedministry.com 605-854-3309 De Smet, SD 57231 www.dol.sd.gov/localoffices/Brookings 605-854-3731 CHILD CARE www.cityofdesmet.com FITNESS Ann Feltman Daycare De Smet City Pool 310 Olivet Ave Darcie Lee Yoga 513 Loftus Ave SW De Smet, SD 57231 www.darcieleeyoga.com De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3171 Facebook.com/DarcieLeeYoga 605-854-9122 [email protected] Doris Poppen Daycare De Smet Library 411 1st St SW De Smet Wellness Center 102 1st St NE De Smet, SD 57231 705 Ingalls Ave De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3451 De Smet SD 57231 605-854-3842 605-854-6060 Janet Flood Daycare www.cityofdesmet.com/event-center Kingsbury County 43529 206 St 202 2nd St SE De Smet, SD 57231 The Get Fit Inc De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9118 113 2nd St SE • PO Box 48 605-854-3833 De Smet, SD 57231 Stephie’s Place Kids 605-854-9300 Kingsbury County Sheriff 601 1st St NW 204 2nd St SE De Smet, SD 57231 FLORISTS / BRIDAL De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9076 605-854-3339 Black Tie Floral & Gift www.kingsbury.sdcounties.org/sheriff Jackie’s Jumping Jelly Beans 109 4th St • PO Box 386 114 Front St De Smet, SD 57231 U.S. Postal Service 119 Calumet Ave De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3652 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-2024 www.blacktiefloral.com 605-854-3440 De Smet Flowers & Gifts

CONVENIENCE STORES 207 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box 464 USDA Service Agency 200 Joliet Ave De Smet, SD 57231 Cowboy Country Store De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3773 104 Hwy 14 E • PO Box 467 605-854-9123 De Smet, SD 57231 www.desmetflowers.com 605-854-3553

De Smet Community Guide 2018 | 49 Kingsbury Co Emergency Serv. Good Samaritan Center Possibility Farm B&B 206 2nd St SW 411 Calumet Ave NE 18653 408th Ave De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 Carpenter, SD 57322 & Stay 605-854-3711 605-854-3327 888-59-9615 www.good-sam.com www.possibilityfarm.com GREENHOUSES De Smet Dental Prairie House Manor *Seasonal Horizon Health Care 209 Poinsett Ave • 209 Hwy 25 S Jessers Greenhouse 401 Prairie Ave SW • PO Box 49 De Smet, SD 57231 Behind Trustworthy De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9131 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3444 www.prairiehousemanor.com 605-546-2571 www.horizonhealthcare.org Prairie Retreat Poinsett Gardens In Touch Massage 43008 195th St 117 2nd St SE 102 1st St NW Bryant, SD 57221 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-625-5085 605-854-9300 605-854-9141 www.prairieretreat.com Lewis Family Drug GROCERY STORES 107 Calumet Ave • PO Box 477 HUNTING & FISHING De Smet, SD 57231 The General Store 605-854-3432 GUIDE SERVICE 405 Calumet Ave • PO Box 2 www.lewisdrug.com Where to Eat, Shop, De Smet, SD 57231 Aurora Pheasant Hunts 605-854-3871 Miracle Touch Massage PO Box 89 20845 Hwy 25 S De Smet, SD 57231 Dollar General De Smet, SD 57231 605-203-044 301 US Hwy 14 E 605-854-9345 www.aurorapheasant.com De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9025 The Get Fit Inc J & R Pheasant Hunts 113 2nd St SE • PO Box 48 21029 431st Ave Maynards Food Center De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 107 Calumet Ave • PO Box 478 605-854-9300 605-203-0146 De Smet, SD 57231 www.j-rhunts.com 605-854-3432 The Village Assisted Living LLC www.maynardsfood.com/desmet 401 Ingalls Ave SW Paul’s Landing & Resort De Smet, SD 57231 21105 Hwy 25 HEALTH CARE 605-854-9953 De Smet, SD 57231 605-203-0519/605-203-0518 Avera Medical Group - De Smet HOTELS, MOTELS & 801 3rd St SW • P O Box 463 BED & BREAKFASTS INSURANCE PROVIDERS De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet Farm Mutual Ins 605-854-3834 Cottage Inn Motel 120 Calumet Ave • PO Box 9 Hwy 14 East • PO Box 422 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet Community Health De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3337 Horizon Health Care 605-854-3396 www.desmetfarmmutual.com 401 Prairie Ave SW • PO Box 49 www.desmetoxbow.com/cottageinn De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3455 Dakotaland Insurance De Smet Super Deluxe Inn Junction Hwy 14 & 25 • PO Box I De Smet Memorial Hospital Hwy 14 East • PO Box 442 De Smet, SD 57231 306 Prairie Ave SW De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3856 De Smet, SD 57231 1-877-687-7523/ 605-854-9388 605-854-3329 www.desmetsuperdeluxeinn.com Meyer Insurance Agency www.desmetmemorial.org 212 Calumet Ave • PO Box 150 Heritage House B&B De Smet, SD 57231 Dobson Chiropractic 126 Calumet Ave SE • PO Box 123 605-854-3322 102 1st St NW De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9370 605-854-9141 www.heritagehousesd.com

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AFLAC - Ashley Warner MANUFACTURING Pic Nook Photo Booths 221 Calumet Ave SE • PO Box 362 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 American Engineered Products 605-695-4366 605-203-3005 605 4th St SE www.picnook.com De Smet, SD 57231 AFLAC - Carol Fox 1-888-237-6744 REAL ESTATE 42312 199th St 605-854-6076 Bancroft, SD 57353 www.aepproducts.com Lake Area Realty 605-546-2360 605-847-4801 C.M.I. Inc. www.lakethompson.com/lakearea Steffensen Crop Insurance 20621 SD Hwy 25 • PO Box 475 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231-5827 RESTAURANTS/CATERING/ 605-854-9117 605-854-3326 1-800-324-2070 BAKERY

LAUNDROMATS www.cmiarch.com Cowboy Country Store

104 Hwy 14 E • PO Box 467 The Washtub DeSCo Architectural Inc. De Smet, SD 57231 320 Joliet Ave SE 716 3rd ST SE 605-854-3553 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-203-1195 605-854-9126 www.descoarc.com Dairy Queen Jct. of 14 and 25 • PO Box 197 LAWN CARE/MAINTENANCE Lyle Signs Inc. De Smet, SD 57231 200 Industrial Park • PO Box 90 605-854-9000 Ken Biteler De Smet, SD 57231 402 Hwy 14 Dakota Grills Restaurant & Catering 605-854-9191 110 Calumet Ave De Smet, SD 57231 www.lylesigns.com 605-854-9150 De Smet SD 57231 605-854-1745 Sheyenne Dakota Ron Deethardt 601 4th St SE • PO Box 461 Dugout Lounge 210 3rd St. SE De Smet, SD 57231 123 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box 61 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-6077 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3979 www.sheyennedakota.com 605-854-9171

Kent Sckerl’s Tree Service UltiMed, Inc. Grumpy’s Grill & Pub 43265 208th St 710 4th St SE • PO Box 476 104 3rd St SW • PO Box 418 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3714,605-203-0231 605-854-3434 605-203-1063 www.ulticare.com The Main Stop LEGAL SERVICES HWY 14 • PO Box 16

NEWSPAPER De Smet, SD 57231

Gass Law Office 605-854-9200 202 Calumet Ave • PO Box 35 De Smet News De Smet, SD 57231 220 Calumet Ave • PO Box 69 Kingsbury Clubhouse 605-854-3224 De Smet, SD 57231 611 7th St SW • PO Box 443 www.gasslawoffice.com 605-854-3331 De Smet, SD 57231 www.desmetnews.com 605-854-3134 Wilkinson & Wilkinson Law 103 Joliet Ave SE • PO Box 29 Oxbow Restaurant De Smet, SD 57231 PHOTOGRAPHY 102 Hwy 14 W • PO Box 2 605-854-3378 De Smet, SD 57231 Cindy Albrecht Photography 605-854-9988 Purintun Abstract De Smet, SD 57231 Subway 103 2nd St SE • PO Box 448 1-800-216-9924 Hwy 25 & 14 • PO Box 197 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3401 Lynn’s Lens 108 Calumet Ave 605-854-9009 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3197

De Smet Community Guide 2018 | 51 Ward’s Store & Bakery Laura Ingalls Wilder 127 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box P Society Gift Store Bill’s Helicopter Flight School De Smet, SD 57231 103 Olivet Ave SE 21305 Hwy 25 S De Smet, SD 57231 & Stay 605-854-3688 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3383 800-216-9924 Wheaties Sports Bar & Grill 112 Calumet Ave SE • PO Box 238 Lewis Family Drug SERVICES De Smet, SD 57231 107 Calumet Ave • PO Box 477 605-854-3715 De Smet, SD 57231 Bill’s Carpet Cleaning 605-854-3432 109 4th St SW RETAIL www.lewisdrug.com De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9169,605-854-3652 Barrett’s Prairie Town Gifts 301 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box 18 218 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box 453 TELEPHONE /CELLPHONE De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9377 605-854-3611 Mediacom barrettsdesigncenter.com 804 3rd St SW ReImagine ReMade De Smet, SD 57231 Black Tie Floral & Gift 310 Amoret Ave 855-633-4226 109 4th St • PO Box 386 De Smet, SD 57231 www.mediacomcable.com De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9335 605-854-3652 Facebook: Reimagine Remade CenturyLink

Where to Eat, Shop, 418 Front St NE www.blacktiefloral.com Trustworthy Hardware De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet Flowers & Gifts 206 Calumet Ave • PO Box 425 800-244-1111 207 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box 464 De Smet, SD 57231 www.centurylink.com De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3642 TOURISM 605-854-3773 Uptown - Downtown www.desmetflowers.com Harvey Dunn Society 213 Calumet Ave PO Box 320 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet Trading Company De Smet, SD 57231 605-860-8778 203 Calumet Ave SW Facebook: Harvey Dunn Society 605-854-5999 desmettrading.com Ward’s Store Ingalls Homestead 127 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box P 20812 Homestead RD Dollar General De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 301 US Hwy 14 E 605-854-3688 605-854-3984 De Smet, SD 57231 www.ingallshomestead.com 605-854-9025 Warne’s Appliance 217 Calumet Ave SW • PO Box 21 LIW Memorial Society 103 Olivet Ave SE The General Store De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3821 De Smet, SD 57231 405 Calumet Ave • PO Box 2 605-854-3383 De Smet, SD 57231 www.discoverlaura.org 605-854-3871 Wilder Welcome Center 201 Calumet Ave • PO Box 88 LIW Pageant Society Imagination Upholstery De Smet, SD 57231 PO Box 154 212 2nd St SW 605-854-3123 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 www.wilderwelcomecenter.com www.desmetpageant.org 605-854-3419 Loftus Store SCHOOLS Calumet Ave Ingalls Homestead 20812 Homestead RD De Smet, SD 57231 LIW Elementary 605-854-3773 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3984 605-854-3963 Wilder Welcome Center www.IngallsHomestead.com 201 Calumet Ave • PO Box 88 De Smet High School De Smet, SD 57231 405 3rd St SW 605-854-3123 De Smet, SD 57231 www.wilderwelcomecenter.com 605-854-3674

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TRUCKING NorthWestern Energy WEBSITE DESIGN/HOSTING Natural Gas Service Gruenhagen Trucking 800-245—6977 Avid Hawk LLC P O Box 210 www.northwesternenergy.com PO Box 470 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet SD 57231 Otter Tail Power Co. 605-854-1155 Hi-Mark Transportation, LLC Electrical Service www.avidhawk.com 604 Root Ave SW 800-257-4044 [email protected] De Smet, SD 57231 www.otpco.com 605-854-3660, 605-203-0318 VETERINARY SERVICES UTILITIES De Smet Vet Service City of De Smet 106 2 St SW • PO Box 41 106 Calumet Ave • PO Box 70 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-3300 605-854-3731 Tim Sullivan Kennels Kingsbury Electric 43385 US Highway 14 511 Hwy 14 W • PO Box 126 De Smet, SD 57231 De Smet, SD 57231 605-854-9040 605-854-3522

De Smet Businesses have a Rich Tradition of Longevity and Success

Wilkinson Law Firm 135 YEARS This law firm was established in 1884 as Warren & Warren and they have continued to be an important part of De Smet’s community. Purintun Abstract is 113 Years Joseph Purintun opened the Abstract office in 1906. It has remained in the family with his son, Alan (Dolly), taking over the operation, to now his grandson Mark. Lyle Signs of De Smet celebrated their 100 years of business in 2012. De Smet News – 138 Years of Service

We Salute These Businesses For Over 100 Years of Service

O’Keefe Implement De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance O’Keefe Implement is a family owned and operated business that Company of South Dakota was established in 1916 by J.E. O’Keefe and his brother Pat. De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Company of South Dakota has a long Originally located in Yale, South Dakota. They relocated due to and consistent history of providing insurance coverage for the people the depression of the “Dirty Thirties” to a location near De Smet, of South Dakota since 1916. De Smet Farm Mutual was formed by a South Dakota. J.E. operated O’Keefe Implement in the Pearson’s old small group of farmers when the large, insurance companies weren’t livery barn. This livery barn is mentioned in the Laura Ingalls Wilder interested in coming to the prairies of South Dakota to write insurance. books. The business continued in the livery barn until 1990. The Company formed by South Dakotans to serve South Dakota from South Dakota. In 1994, O’Keefe Implement purchased the Case IH store in Brookings, SD and operates under the name Brookings Equipment De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Company has realized substantial in the Brookings Ag Plaza. The dealerships offer a complete line of growth over the years. This financially strong company features Case-IH farm equipment, precision farming parts and service, along homeowners, farm owners and automobile insurance as competitively with Artic Cat ATVs, UTVs, numerous short line farm equipment and priced policyholder services. Ford Motor Company vehicles in De Smet.

De Smet Community Guide 2018 | 53 Strong Economic Track Record,

Bright Future for De Smet 23 Did you know… ...that the windows that are in the Trump Tower in Chicago and the JL Towers in Anchorage Alaska were made in De Smet by CMI DeSCo Architectural Inc.? • Manufacturers custom aluminum windows ...windows in the US embassies in Somalia & Hanoi Vietnam • Established in 1970 in De Smet have tags on them from DeSCo Architectural, De Smet SD? • Local entrepreneur ownership ...a huge number of diabetics across the US & • Employs 27 full-time personnel Canada depend on brush pin needles made in • National distribution De Smet by UltiMed? ...when you stop at a stop sign or the large 4 lane interstate signs, they were probably made in De Smet by Lyle Signs? ...that if you are sitting at a slot machine in Aruba, the base of that machine might have come from American Engineered Products in De Smet? ...that on the boat, skid steer or piece of equipment you are running, the wire harnesses were all bundled to specifications by Sheyenne Dakota in De Smet …that a group of students from the De Smet Middle School entered a video contest called “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing.” They created a video showing the manufacturing processes and interviewed the employees at DeSCo Architectural regarding the different jobs available in manufacturing.

O’Keefe Implement • Sell new & used farm equipment & vehicles • Established in 1916 in Yale • Family owned and operated business

De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Co. of South Dakota

• Property & Casualty Company - Home, Farm & Auto • Established in 1916, the Company formed by South Dakotans to serve South Dakota from South Dakota • Employs 50 local residents and 150 statewide agents

5454|De | De Smet Smet Visitor Community Guide 2019 Guide 2019 Know of a company that might be interested in De Smet? UltiMed GET $1,000+ REWARD • Medical Device manufacturer Drop us a tip (605) 854-9011 or [email protected] • Headquartered in St Paul MN • De Smet manufacturer since 2001 • 1 of only 3 syringe manufacturers in the US WAITING for YOU!!! • Employs 70 employees in multiple shifts This NEW BUILDING is • Worldwide distribution • Expanded their building & operations, completed in 2014 This10,000 sq ft building has been constructed in the Industrial Park… will this be the Site of Your Future Business? Tax, Utilities & Work Force Training Incentives Contact De Smet Development Corp. for information, 605- 854-9011

American Engineered Lyle Signs Products • Manufactures & sells any size signage globally • De Smet’s largest employer • Manufacturers and sells flag poles and casino • Moved from Lyle, MN to De Smet in 1974 machine bases • 3rd generation ownership • Moved business from MN to De Smet in 2012 • Employs 90 in multiple shifts in two locations • Employs 26 full-time personnel • International distribution

Sheyenne Dakota

• Manufacturing wire cable harness systems • Expanded manufacturing operation in De Smet, 2013 • Home office in West Fargo, ND CMI • Employs 22 full-time personnel • Manufacturers Custom Doors & Windows • Established in De Smet in 1993 • Local Ownership • Employs 38 Full-time personnel • Recently expanded operations with new facility Legend Seeds • National Distribution • Established in De Smet in 1990 • Local entrepreneur creation & ownership • 85 employees in all locations, 35 in De Smet headquarters • Largest independently owned seed company in photos courtesy of Bill Albrecht, the Midwest Bill’s Helicopter Flight School • Licensed from all major genetic developers

De SmetDe Community Smet Visitor Guide Guide 2019 2019| | 55 55 56 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 DE SMET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Come Join Us With wonderful hometown hospitality and historic charm, we feel De Smet is the perfect place to call home. We hope that you will come to see us and experience De Smet to realize that our community is a good choice for starting or relocating a business, beginning or continuing a career, raising your family…or even just to retire and relax.

Rewards: If you know of a business that is looking for a new place to “Welcome to De Smet, locate, or a family looking for a new place to call home – we’ll make it where the new frontiers worth your time! Email us a tip that results in a business, family, or individual locating in De Smet and we will reward your effort. More information is of today meet the available on our website. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding available buildings or properties, job opportunities, historic life of the past.” homes, ideas for businesses or anything about De Smet. -- Rita Anderson | Economic Development Director | De Smet Development Corporation PO Box 42, De Smet SD 5723 | 605-854-9011 (office) | [email protected]

Welcome to De Smet…Where Possible Becomes Reality! “We Want you Here!!”

Welcome to De Smet…. a unique and surprising place!! You will find the community very friendly and welcoming and….filled with a unique spirit and culture. Try it …You will like it!! An outstanding community who prides itself on always going a step above and out- producing and out-performing all others. We have tremendous job opportunities for you here – and the wide open spaces with all of the modern infrastructure to be on the threshold of the latest frontiers to pursue your dreams and make a business become a reality. We set high expectations for our future and you can be an important part of that. Join our amazing community and let’s see together what is possible!!! De Smet Roots Program

Have you thought about or wished you could move back to your hometown of De Smet, SD. There is a networking program connecting former De Smet residents with opportunities in their hometown. How does it work? Other Opportunities & Resources: • Alumni & others who would consider moving to this beautiful De Smet area if a “certain situation would occur or job would become available” are identified. South Dakota My Life • List is monitored and if a situation happens that matches, individuals are contacted. Program: SDMYLIFE.com • Confidential - Only administrator has access. We will never give out an individual’s www.youcanliveinsd.com name or contact information. Is there a situation that might bring you back to De Smet? Dakota Seeds Program: • A certain job or career? Even though it might take weeks to years before the right match occurs, To promote internships, someone will be working for you to identify those opportunities that might not be easily found. the Dakota Seeds • Retirement? Retiring former residents looking for housing and other info to move back to their Program can provide hometown to be close to family and friends enjoy the recreational and quality of life 50% of the intern’s wages opportunities that only De Smet can offer. with a maximum of • Business Opportunity? Have you ever thought about buying or starting a business in your $2000 per intern. hometown? We will alert you of businesses for sale and put you in contact to explore those opportunities. To be a part of this program, contact Rita Anderson at [email protected]. New Businesses in De Smet

• The popular Grumpy’s Grill and Pub opened their doors at 104 3rd St SW in 2018. Connie Bitner and Shawn Jenkins returned to De Smet, where they met each other in high school, to remodel this former restaurant and make it a popular hang-out. With a sports bar atmosphere geared toward a family dining experience, Grumpy’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 3 PM to midnight. Their menu specializes in smoked meats, chicken wings, homemade pizza with evening specials, such as terrific barbequed pork ribs. They also have a casino room, pool tables and lots of television sets for sports watching. • Godfathers Pizza Express has been added to the options available for pizza in De Smet. It is located at the Main Stop at the corner of De Smet’s Main Street and Hwy 14. • Valley FiberCom will be bringing new fiber internet and other services to De Smet and building a new office on De Smets Main Street.

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 57 Live The Wilder Life We invite you to visit. We encourage you to stay. For more information on new opportunities for your family or business, please call 605-854-9011 or visit www.DeSmetSD.com

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Brady and Melissa Weispfennig Our Story Brady and Melissa were living in Minneapolis, MN while Brady attended the U of MN School of Dentistry. Brady had the opportunity in 2015 to come to De Smet and work at Horizon Healthcare’s Dental Clinic as a part of a program through the U of MN. He really enjoyed his time working at the clinic and being in De Smet. Melissa was able to come and visit and thought the town was great and was happy Brady could experience such a great area. With graduation just around the corner they knew that they would need to start looking at where they would want to live once Brady graduated. They knew they wanted to be part of a rural community, so they started researching their options. Their first thought was De Smet! They both enjoyed the time that they had spent in De Smet, so they went for it and everything fell into place! Once they finished building their home they moved in less than a year later in September of 2015 and couldn’t be happier! Brady works as a dentist for Horizon Healthcare in the Dental Clinic and Melissa works for Dakotaland FCU as a Teller. Melissa also has spent her time building a small business making leather earrings, called SD Prickly Pear, as seen on Etsy.com. Living in De Smet has been a great fit for their outdoor personalities and they are so happy to be a part of this great community!

Ryan & Debra Hafey Operate a Nationwide Business The Hafey’s moved to De Smet because they value small town living and like what De Smet and the surrounding area offers. Ryan operates a company called Avid Hawk LLC that specializes in website solutions for businesses, organizations, and local governments. “We are excited to raise our kids in such a wonderful community while continuing to grow Avid Hawk.”

58 | De Smet Community Guide 2019 Matt & Melissa Kees & Family Moved Back Home Matt Kees grew up in rural De Smet before planting roots and building his family in the Sioux Falls area. Traveling back to De Smet most weekends, it became harder and harder to want to leave only to head back to the hustle and bustle. Our boys loved the freedom of the countryside and we longed to give them a more relaxed childhood. Little did we realize how easy the transition could be! All we had to do was ask! Before we knew it, we were packing up our two boys, Max (9) and Meyer (4) and heading to a little house on the prairie. We both work for Sammons Financial Group based out of Sioux Falls, SD; Matt as a Solutions Architect, Melissa as a Project Consultant, from the comfort of our own home 10 miles north of De Smet. Technology these days affords us the flexibility of being mobile, yet we remain fully connected with our co-workers back in the office and are still close enough to travel to Sioux Falls for the occasional face to face meeting.

Scott & Shannon Palmlund Owners of Palmlund Automotive Born and raised in De Smet, Scott and Shannon Palmlund have seen their community undergo many changes throughout the years. “We value small-town living and felt the progressive community of De Smet had a lot to offer, so we opened Palmlund Automotive in 2008.” In 2012, wanting to add space and have a place of their own, the Palmlund’s purchased a building once known as the De Smet Motor Company. “The building was in need of repairs, be we saw a great deal of potential and loved the history that encompassed our new location.” Palmlund Automotive proudly offers automotive repair, tire sales and service and used car sales on the corner of Highway 25 and 2nd Street.

Glen & Janet Davis Founded Legend Seeds

Glen originally came to De Smet as the Vocational Ag Teacher and Janet as County Extension Home Economist back in the early 70’s. In 1990, they started Legend Seeds, which now serves eight states along with Manitoba, Canada. Legend Seeds has 75 full-time employees, of which 35 work out of De Smet and Willow Lake. “We’re excited about the future. We’re looking forward to continual growth.”

De Smet Community Guide 2019 | 59 DQ Open 11am - 10pm Daily Subway Open Mon-Fri: 7am - 10pm Sat: 8am - 10pm Sun: 9am - 10pm HOURS MAY VARY BY SEASON

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Lots of COOL THINGS to do in De Smet 1. ______Amazing Fun Shopping In 13 Gift Stores 2. ______Wow! Four Historic Laura Ingalls Wilder Sites to______Tour ____ 3. ______See Farming & Historic Countryside On Prairie______Bus Tour ____ 4. ______Get to Know Famous Harvey Dunn & His Paintings______at Library____ 5. ______Depot Museum/Harvey Dunn School/Wildlife Display______- for ____FREE 6. ______Visit One Of The Most Beautiful County Court ______Houses In SD____ 7. ______Stop to Honor Our Veterans at Memorial in front______of Court ____House 8. ______See Gorgeous Sunsets & Beauty At Garden Of______Remembrance____ 9. ______Take Pictures On Historic Walking Tour – Main______Street ____ 10. ______Walk, Visit, Rest At Phenomenal Event Center ______11. ______See Famous Silver Lake On LIW Wilderness Trail______12. ______It’s Huge! Lake Thompson – Fish, Swim, Enjoy!!______13. ______Picnic – Let The Kids Play At Three Beautiful Parks______14. ______Get Cooled Off At The De Smet Swimming Pool______15. ______Catch Huge Fish At Many Surrounding Lakes ______16. ______Enjoy Bountiful Wildlife – Pheasant, Deer, Waterfowl,______More____ 17. ______Rent A Cart & Tee Off Any Time At Great 9 Hole______Golf Course____ 18. ______See Huge Farm Equipment At Large Implement/Agri-Businesses______19. ______Eat Great SD Food – Try Chislic! ______20. ______Camp In Covered Wagon Or By The Shores Of ______Lake Thompson____ 21. ______And So Many More Fun Things To Do! ______

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