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The voice of our communities since 1880 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 kingsburyjournal.com | $1.50 PHOTO COURTESY OF SDPB De Smet KINGSBURY COUNTY City revenues on track; When to open Courthouse doors COVID-19 restrictions Options discussed as March. The public is encouraged to do positive for COVID-19. stay in place p. 14 as much business as possible by mail, Director of Equalization Tammy An- other courthouses open email or phone. derson said she still prefers that they Student’s senior The Kingsbury County commission- wait until after July 4 at the least. She project results in BY DONNA PALMLUND ers had an open discussion Tuesday said the Hamlin County Courthouse has mural about mental KINBSBURY JOURNAL with department heads from each of the reopened with the recommendation that offices regarding when public access people wear masks. Even though there health p.14 Kingsbury County Courthouse em- might be allowed again and what steps are masks provided, people are not us- ployees have been working in their need to be taken before that happens. ing them. NEWS FROM offices, but, because of the threat of Discussions focused not only on what to Following the June 6 meeting, the LakeYOUR TOWNPreston COVID-19, public access to the inside of do to keep employees healthy, but what windows outside the treasurer’s office the courthouse has been limited since to do if a courthouse employee tests See COUNTY, page 2 New fire truck will help fight fires faster p 13 PCW keeps growing, helping community p. 13

SDSU steps up to help pork producers, feed hungry p. 5 In honor of Father’s Day, dad jokes! p. 7 Gov. Noem offers lessons learned from COVID-19 p. 5 News from around the county p. 17-24 Opinion p. 4

Obituaries p. 8

Legal notices p. 19-25

Classifiedsp. 24-25 Dancers shine during time in the limelight VOL 140, ISSUE 19 Several students from the Madison Avenue Dance Studio beginner class performed June 13 in a recital at the De Smet Event & Wellness Center. Both the beginner class and junior class performed for a limited number of audience members. (Photo courtesy Madison Avenue Dance Studio) Milking cows is a family affair for Vaughans Brothers (and wives) feel expand their wings and came to South “On our dairy, we all work together. Dakota a little over two years ago. Orig- Even the children get in on the action welcome in S.D. after move inally, Kenn and his wife Rebecca came on a daily basis,” he said. “...It’s been re- to start the operation. Brother Paul and ally helpful to me since Paul has moved ANNE AAMOT his wife Rachel followed in March of here. It used to take me a minimum of Kingsbury Journal this year. four hours to milk, but we have added “We milk twice a day, usually at 5:00 some cows and cut down the milking The Vaughan Family Dairy of Ban- a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,” said Kenn. “A truck time to three hours.” croft, S.D. is bringing a bit of New York from Land O’ Lakes comes every other Paul and Kenn both agree that you to the South Dakota prairies. day and takes our milk to the Lake need to plan your days according to the As 8th generation farmers who have Norden plant where it is converted into milking schedule. worked on a dairy all their lives, broth- cheese, butter and other dairy prod- “You need to be consistent,” said ers Kenn and Paul Vaughan bring a ucts.” Paul. wealth of knowledge to their dairy op- Kenn also shared the role the rest of The Vaughan family currently milks eration. Originally upstate New York his family play in running their dairy around 110 cows a day. They average dairy farmers, they felt the need to farm. See DAIRY, page 3 2 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com

“If you have the rule you have to COUNTY be able to enforce it,” he answered. FROM PAGE 1 “If someone gives you trouble, call IT PAYS TO the sheriff.” were modified with pass-through Gass also advised that they have BE READY slots to allow people to conduct the authority to lock the restrooms business from the deck outside the to the public. During court days, building. Prior to this, people called when people may have to be in the FMH Quickbind an office for an appointment, and courthouse for a longer period of “Quickbind my will secure hail the front entry was used for transac- time, the second-floor restrooms hail coverage coverage immediately. tions. If the entry was being used will remain open. Palmlund said re- or if necessary, employees would go strooms are thoroughly disinfected now!” outside to their cars to help them. when court is over, and, on grand Treasurer Elaine Blachford said jury days, they may be disinfected TO LEARN MORE CONTACT while the concept of window modifi- several times. cation was good, there are still prob- Several ideas were discussed to STEVE & JOHN HASCHE lems. She reported that a lot of cus- implement social distancing and a tomers don’t like standing outside in safe environment. The commission (605) 860-0600 the wind, and that it can be difficult agreed to purchase face masks and (605) 860-8824 for people to hear each other. Lonny thermometers as part of the plan for hascheinsurance.com Palmlund, who handles building and moving forward, and consensus was lawn maintenance at the courthouse, that public access will be limited at reported that he has an intercom least until after the first meeting in system ordered that should arrive July. In the meantime, department this week. He said it is similar to heads will meet via teleconference to drive-up windows at banks and are form a more detailed plan. touch-free. Several of the people involved “It should drastically help com- in Tuesday’s meeting attended via munication,” he said. Zoom. Meetings are now be acces- Blachford said the main concern is sible online to the public through Remember your cutoff dates that her office deals with confidential this service. People from out of the information, and that other people in area who have business to conduct at the vicinity might hear what is being a county meeting can also attend this said. Palmlund asserted that the vol- way, which would reduce travel time ume can be adjusted. “It’s something and expenses. worth trying,” he said. “We have not had to run outside as IN OTHER BUSINESS much, which helps,” Blachford said, Highway Superintendent Dave Dicamba: June 30 “but I would like to get back to some Sorenson and Chris Brozik, a bridge kind of normal.” inspector with Civil Design, Inc. , She said that 11 more courthouses spoke to the commissioners about Flexstar: July 4 have opened up since their last meet- the bridge on the Lake Whitewood ing on June 6. road south of Lake Preston that has “Before you even talk about open- been under water for more than a ing, we have to develop a plan,” Mary year. The county normally has a bi- Claire Bauer, the 4-H Youth Program annual bridge inspection, but since adviser in Kingsbury and Hamlin this bridge has been under water counties, said. so long, Brozik has been unable to Call a Midstate agronomist Commissioner Shelley Nelson said inspect it. He said the only way it to check your fields today! she heard on the news that we may can be inspected at this time is if 605 854 9282 not have a peak of COVID-19 cases the county hired an expert to do an as predicted earlier, but, instead, we underwater inspection. He is not might have hot spots popping up here certified to do that type of inspection and there for a long time. and said it would be very costly — Commissioner Joe Jensen, who between $250,000 to $300,000. wore a mask to the meeting, said Commissioner Shelley Nelson Now more wearing a mask and social distanc- asked if there is any emergency ing are two of the most important funding for bridge inspection, but than ever, things people can do to stay safe. Brozik said to his knowledge it would A big concern at the meeting was all be the county’s responsibility if it what would happen if someone at was completed at this time since it is be well. the courthouse tests positive and in between the regularly scheduled inspections. Whether you have an athlete getting all of the employees have to self- “We are headed in the right di- ready for the season or simply want to quarantine. Jensen stated that if the be sure your child’s health is on track, a treasurer’s office, or any county of- rection,” he said, “But we have to wellness exam will help your child be well. fice, goes down, “This county will be wait for the water levels to go down a mess.” enough. Hopefully within the next Register of Deeds Caryn Hojer couple of weeks, if we don’t get any said that she and her deputy Brian big gushers, we can get it done. I Schedule a wellness exam this summer! Tande have made lists of all the ba- have to be able to get completely un- The CDC recommends that children continue to receive wellness care during the COVID-19 sics, just in case one of them gets der it.” pandemic. We have many safeguards in place to ensure your child’s safety. sick, so someone else could step in He explained that the water will and do some things. still be too deep for him to go out in De Smet Community Health Center | 605.854.3455 Commissioners discussed requir- waders, and there won’t be enough ing people to wear masks before room to get a boat under it. He said Lake Preston Community Health Center | 605.847.4484 entering the courthouse and not just he will put on a pair of swimming suggesting them. “Who regulates trunks and get under the bridge HORIZ N when he can. The concern is that the Health Care that?” Palmlund asked. “If someone refuses to wear a mask, do we call bridge has wood decking and will the sheriff ? The reality of it is we likely need to be replaced. have to have a specific plan. “ Jensen suggested replacing the States Attorney Gregg Gass ad- bridge with a box culvert, with some It Is Time To Be Spraying vised that the Brookings courthouse favorable discussion following. Trees For Insects is open with a list of protocols. Sorenson also explained some “It might be a good idea to check grants he had applied for under a Tent caterpillars are webbing in fruit trees now. with them rather than re-invent the bridge improvement program and Also spraying outside of homes for insects wheel,” Gass said. gave updates on many highway re- Emergency Manager Cindy Bau pair projects going on in the county.

P H 605-847-4666 or 605-203-3619 asked Gass if they have the legal The next commission meeting will O T O B take place in the courtroom on the Y standing to not allow people to enter G RE Call to get on our list! G 0 the courthouse if they refuse to wear second floor to allow for better social HUM A-3. E CC-BY-S Roselyn’s Tree & House Spraying Service a mask. distancing. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 3

COURT NEWS No new local Covid-19 cases this week Tanner Schiferl, Vermillion, 75 in County number decreased from 1,003 cases last week that the oldest generation is the most a 65 mile per hour zone, fined to the triple digits of 892 presently affected, with 36 COVID-19 related $107.50. remains steady at 5 active. deaths in the 80+ age range. Cody Wiskur, Iroquois, 70 in a 65 Kingsbury County continues to Neighboring county totals show mile per hour zone, fined $87.50. The South Dakota Dept of Health be listed with minimal to moderate Beadle County with 138 active CO- Joshua Thao, Little Canada, Minn., shows the reported number of CO- community spread. There have not VID-19 cases out of 448 total; Brook- 60 in a 55 mile per hour zone, fined VID-19 cases has remained constant been any deaths or hospitalizations. ings County had an increase from $87.50. in Kingsbury County as of June 16 As of June 15, 5,928 total cases 23 to 36 total cases and 10 presently , Arlington, 70 in a 65 with no new cases reported this past have been reported in South Da- active; Miner County stays constant Jamie Nelson mile per hour zone, fined $87.50. week. There are presently two active kota. 93 are currently hospitalized with three total and one active; Ham- cases in the county with three re- and there have been 75 deaths. The lin County reports an increase of Chase Reid, Brookings, 85 in a 65 covered for a total of five cases. The number of deaths in this past week four with 11 total and five active. The mile per hour zone, fined $147.50. state of South Dakota shows posi- was dramatic with 13 in one week, number of South Dakota counties Kevin Tvinnereim, Webster, 70 in a tive numbers with a decline in the although the trends show a decrease reporting zero cases has decreased 65 mile per hour zone, fined $87.50. number of active cases. Totals have in new cases reported. Data shows this week from nine to seven. Brandon Mom, Wolsey, 75 in a 65 mile per hour zone, fined $107.50. Kaden Steffensen, Arlington, un- authorized use of a vehicle by re- stricted licensee, fined $122.50. Lyndsey Bowling, Sioux Falls, 70 in a 65 mile per hour zone, fined $87.50. Long Le, Huron, 35 in a 30 mile per hour zone, fined $87.50.

SHERIFF REPORTS The Kingsbury County Sheriff’s Department reports seven acci- dents in the past week.

Lynne Brown of Lake Preston hit a deer about 4:15 p.m. on June 3 while traveling north on 441st Avenue just south of 211th Street. The Chevy Equinox she was driving suffered $2000.00 in damages. James Huntimer of Oldham hit a deer about 7:54 p.m. on June 4 while traveling west on 218th Street near the intersection of 448th Avenue. The 2019 GMC Acadia he was driving suffered $1000.00 in damages. Brandon Trocke of Arlington hit Honoring our flag a deer about 2:55 p.m. on June In honor of Flag Day on Sunday, June 14, volunteers in Lake Preston raised the flags at both the Lake Preston Cemetery and 7. Trocke was traveling north on Thorsness Park. Despite wind gusts around 25 mph, flags were also displayed to honor the day at Washington Park in De 438th Avenue when a deer ran into Smet. (Photo by Caryn Hojer) the roadway and hit the camper he was towing. The camper suffered $5000.00 in damages. Rebecca Lolling of Lake Preston hit a deer at 8:50 p.m. on June 3 while DAIRY traveling east on Highway 14 near FROM PAGE 1 mile marker 364. The 2011 Chevy 3,500 pounds of milk per milking for Town and Country she was driv- approximately 7,000 pounds of milk ing suffered $3000.00 in damages. per day. Tawnee Hauschildt of Lake Norden “We can currently store our milk was westbound on 200th Street at for three days, if for some reason the 7:06 p.m. on June 5. Her right-side truck can’t make it out,” said Kenn. tires fell off the road, she overcor- “Sometimes rected, swerved into the right ditch “We are blizzards and striking a fence and stopped in a poor roads make cornfield. The fence was owned country folk, it difficult, that’s by Roger Hoyer and had $150.00 in and that’s for sure.” damages. The 2012 Chevy Impala Holstein Hauschildt was driving suffered what we enjoy cows make up $100.00 in damages. the majority of most about Edward Moeller of De Smet was the herd. Paul backing up around 11:40 a.m. on this area. and Kenn both June 7 and hit a parked car owned People are agree that it’s by Anna Wilson of De Smet. Wil- the breed they son’s 2017 Ford F150 had $2000.00 so friendly.” prefer to work in damages. Moeller’s 2007 Ford with. Brothers Kenn and Paul Vaughan brought their families from upstate New York to F150 received no damage. REBECCA AND “We like a South Dakota a little over two years ago. On the left above are Kenn and Rebecca more average- with their children Klaytonn, Sophia, Jethro, and Autumn. On the right are Paul Jon Josephsen of Arlington was RACHEL VAUGHN, sized animal, and Rachel with their children Delaina, Slade, and Ariella driving his 2004 Harley Davidson ON THEIR MOVE around 1,200- motorcycle at 8:55 p.m. on June 3 eastbound on 200th Street east 1,300 pounds,” do their own artificial insemination The Vaughans have been enjoying TO THE AREA of 432nd Avenue when a deer said the broth- work on the cows. South Dakota thus far. ran into the roadway. Josephsen ers. “Also, the Holstein breed is very “Our cows are on a 305-day cycle “Moving here wasn’t such a hard swerved to miss the deer and laid into genetic testing. They have run which means they produce milk for transition,” Rebecca and Rachel the motorcycle down causing the tests on everything from production those days and then have 60 days off. agreed. “We are country folk, and motorcycle to roll into the ditch. to legs and longevity.” Usually our cows will last anywhere that’s what we enjoy most about this The motorcycle suffered $2000.00 The Vaughan family retains many from seven to eight years in produc- area. People are so friendly; we are in damages. Josephson obtained of the heifer calves they raise and tion.” happy to be part of the community.” minor injuries. 4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com KINGSBURY JOURNAL Opinion

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to Township supervisors assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievance.” request snow removal help The Spring Lake township board FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION would respectfully request an agreement similar to the one the City of De Smet has with the County PHOTO OF THE WEEK Highway Department. We have approximately 250’ feet of township road that connects to the county road that we have requested the County highway department to remove snow for us but were told by Mr. Soren- son that this was not possible and “Would never happen” because why should the county residents help with Spring Lake township expenses? The reason this is such an expen- sive burden is because our blade man must drive empty for three miles one way to clear 250 feet for the residents of our township. The county goes right by this road and would take less than five minutes to clear it. With government cooperation that is happening with the city and the county, this seems like another very good example of that cooperation that should happen. Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter. Supervisor Scottie Hojer Supervisor Wayne Soren Supervisor Jim Bjorkman Spring Lake Township

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Annual subscription price is $65 in Kingsbury, Miner, Clark and Hamlin counties, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Kingsbury Journal, P.O. Box 98, De Smet, SD 57231-0098. Periodicals and to Beadle County residents in Cavour, Yale and Iroquois; Postage Paid at De Smet, SD 57213-0098 price is $75 elsewhere. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 5 Freedom makes the difference for a hopeful future COVID-19 HAS GIVEN US many unique make real life work. A blind reliance one of the few things we know about challenges. As I’ve repeatedly said, on insufficient modeling has led this virus is that density is one of this situation is historic in the worst some politicians to institute disas- the key factors contributing to its way, but with every challenge comes trous lockdowns, but South Dakota spread. Because of that, New York the opportunity to learn, to adapt, took a different path. and Silicon Valley may look very dif- and to improve. Today, I’d like to Another lesson: urban life isn’t ferent in the future. outline some of the lessons we’ve necessarily all that it’s cracked up But the lessons from this virus learned. to be. In South Dakota, the rural don’t stop at city limits. Our trips to Perhaps the most significant take life is often a preferred way of life. the store might look different. Our away so far is that more freedom, GOVERNOR’S Folks want to stay on the land their sporting events might change. I not more government, is the answer. grandfathers and grandmothers once was in a meeting just recently about Freedom alone won’t solve all our DESK farmed. They want to stay in the com- our State Fair – it’s going to change problems, but it presents a better munities they have called home for too. But that’s not a bad thing. It’s a path towards where we want to go. KRISTI NOEM generations. They want to eat in small chance to innovate and get creative. Freedom is a better friend of true mom and pop restaurants, visit some Our new normal may be very dif- science than government-controlled can actually predict the future, espe- of the world’s most beautiful places ferent from the past, but don’t ever science. Freedom the best friend of cially when it is based on data that is and have their kids spend time with a forget this one fundamental truth: innovation. Freedom focuses our incomplete, and no model is capable tackle box rather than an Xbox. the windshield is so much bigger politics on persuasion and the intel- of replacing human freedom as the Sure, big, famous cities like New than the rearview mirror for a rea- lectual strength of our positions, not best path to responding to life’s risks, York are home to some iconic build- son. In South Dakota, we always con- on control, coercion or the heavy including this virus. ings and some great museums. But front adversity and emerge into even hand of government. And if someone In South Dakota, we saw model- they come with traffic, noise and greater prosperity. Our future is is interested in the common good in ing as a tool, and we used it to be plenty of sanitation issues. And as bright. Hope is in front of us. We will all its iterations and complexities, prepared for a worst-case scenario. I we’ve seen throughout this pandem- come out stronger than ever before. freedom is the one and only choice. thank God that the worst-case hasn’t ic, population density comes with a Another lesson we learned per- happened, but we were ready – and steep cost. This column is an abbreviated version tains to modeling. While modeling we are still ready – if it does. But Some think COVID-19 will acceler- of a speech given by Governor Noem. certainly has a place, models have there is no model that can take into ate the move of people out of cities. You can view the full speech on You- two major shortcomings: no model consideration all the factors that That story is still being written, but Tube.com. Stepping up to help feed South Dakotans Pork producers get Additionally, SDSU Extension support to harvest specialists are providing guidance Food distributions to producers facing processing shut- Due to packing plant shutdowns downs and consumers looking to and food pantries across the country, many pork pro- purchase and process hogs at home. ducers have been struggling to find The SDSU Meat Lab is working with the help fight hunger places to harvest their animals, South Dakota Pork Producers Council The Feeding South Dakota which is having a dramatic impact to harvest animals and provide state- truck will be making another on South Dakota’s pork producers. inspected pork sides for further pro- stop in Kingsbury County next South Dakota State University Exten- cessing to help support South Dakota Wednesday, June 24. The or- sion swine specialists and meat sci- pork producers. The Meat Lab’s goal ganization makes stops in the ence faculty, staff and students from is to harvest and process 90 pigs per county the fourth Wednesday of week through August 14, 2020. the Department of Animal Science each month. have worked with the South Dakota Distributions will take place Pork Producers Council to aid the at the Arlington United Method- swine industry during the COVID-19 ist Church from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 pandemic. a.m.; the Lake Preston Fire Hall “This project demonstrates the from 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. and, cooperative efforts between multiple in De Smet, from noon -1:00 p.m. facets of the pork chain to respond on Wilder Lane on the south to the needs of our producers and side of Washington Park. Please to feed South Dakotans,” said John enter Wilder Lane from the east Killefer, South Dakota Corn Utiliza- and exit by the hospital. tion Council endowed dean of the At all locations, organizers College of Agriculture, Food and En- ask that everyone stay in their vironmental Sciences. vehicles, and someone will load The South Dakota Pork Producers the food box for them. Council is working to connect pro- The food pantry on Calumet cessors and producers as the project Avenue in De Smet is open moves forward. The processors will Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m., purchase pigs from producers and The SDSU Meat Lab is working with the South Dakota Pork Producers Council to curbside pickup only. If pos- the producers will deliver the pigs to harvest animals and provide state-inspected pork sides for further processing to sible, please call (605) 203-1993 SDSU for slaughter. The processor help support South Dakota pork producers. The Meat Lab’s goal is to harvest and for an appointment to avoid too who owns the pigs will then pick up process 90 pigs per week through August 14, 2020. many people at one time. the carcasses and pay SDSU for the The food pantry in Lake slaughter costs. Preston is located in the rear of “South Dakota pork producers are Sharper Image Barber Shop on very concerned about the shortage Main Street. The pantry is open of protein in the retail meat counters from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on the third while they are struggling and unable Friday of every month. In an to find a market for the animals they emergency, call the Lake Pres- are raising due to limited packer ca- ton Lutheran Church office at pacity,” said Glenn Muller, executive (605) 847-4587. director of the South Dakota Pork In Arlington, the food pantry Producers Council. “This event al- is located in the United Method- lows our local producers to give back ist Church at 202 S. 4th Street. to communities and directly to con- The pantry is open from 2:30- sumers in need during these unusual 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. The times.” On May 22, the South Dakota Pork Producers Council gave away 13,000 pounds phone number at the church is SOURCE: SOUTH DAKOTA of pork in Aberdeen. The pork had been donated by pork producers in the state. A (605) 983-5471. STATE UNIVERSITY second giveaway is tentatively scheduled for June 30 in Yankton. 6 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com Break out a wooden spoon CONSIDER FOR A MOMENT the cooking tools used in American kitchens over the past few generations. My great- grandmother, who began house- keeping in a sod house on the South Dakota prairie, probably owned a wooden spoon, a few large bowls, a fry pan, a kettle and a baking pan. As time went on, gadgets were invented to make life easier, so Grandma’s NOOKS AND cupboards and drawers included a wider range of utensils— including CRANNIES a wooden spoon, probably a gift from her mother— a selection of bowls, DEANN (WOLKOW) KRUEMPEL kettles, pans, a tea kettle, cookie sheets, bread pans and more. Married just after the Great De- held the memories. pression, my parents started out with In the midst of the present pan- much less. No cupboards or drawers demic, our society has been suddenly in their little farm house; I remember forced to make a drastic shift from Mom telling me that their kitchen a frenzied attempt to fit everything furniture consisted solely of peach into crazy work and play schedules crates. But Mom had a sturdy wooden to simply staying home. Youngsters spoon and bowls and a few wedding have packets to complete and online gifts that she treasured. Farming was classes to view. Parents are learning good during those years and, com- more than they ever wanted to know bined with a work ethic that wouldn’t about teaching their child at home quit and the introduction of electric- but were afraid to ask. For the first ity to rural America, Mom’s kitchen time, maybe ever, people have time soon embraced a plethora of work- on their hands. Stir Crazy! saving devices. Posts on social media endeavor to She worked alongside Dad in the make light of the situation. Children fields, raised a passel of kids and fed have been quoted as announcing, “I their family. I remember her spend- hope I don’t have the same teacher ing long periods of time in front of next year!” One cartoon depicts visi- the stove, next to the table or in front tors looking in on a family of quiet, of the kitchen sink with the trusty focused children. The mother ex- wooden spoon in her left hand, stir- plains, “I told them the glue sticks ring. Soups, puddings, cakes, frost- were lip balm.” Then there is the pho- ing, fudge, rolls, tuffies, everything to of the ancient-looking woman with made with love to share with her deep wrinkles, gray, straggly hair, and children and grandchildren. dull, lifeless eyes. The caption reads, The meals-in-minutes microwave “This is Jane, age 33, after 4 hours of and instant pot have since claimed homeschooling her children.” the places of honor in modern day Some families are using the time kitchens. Mom’s recipes that re- to the best advantage. Beautiful quired stirring constantly for ten paintings are gracing refrigerators minutes were filed in the back of the that never would have been created recipe box long ago. Then the recipe had we not experienced this isola- box became obsolete because it was tion. Beads, ribbon and fabric are quicker and easier to find a recipe being shipped to homes everywhere. online. In a very short time, our Very young children are exhibiting cooking styles (and lives) changed artistic talents that have grown out drastically. “From scratch” steeped of encouragement from Mom and to “quick,” which simmered to “in- Dad who suddenly have time. stant.” Housewives and househus- In the kitchen, cobwebs have been bands wanted meals in a hurry. All swept from the oven. A new trend at once there was little need for a is taking over the country—the wooden spoon. Cold, hard metal and “what-was-left-in-the-freezer” cui- mundane plastic spoons replaced the sine. The result has been not only an comforting wooden tool, the one that interesting blend of flavors, but also an exciting realization that cooking can be fun and rewarding. A month Mom’s Brown Sugar Icing ago, how many times did we totally (My note to readers: For best results use depend on the microwave to get us an old wooden spoon!) a quick and easy meal? Patience ran thin after even three minutes of 1 cup brown sugar waiting. After a pandemic-induced ½ cup white sugar U-Turn, families are asking, “What 1/3 cup half & half do we do now?” Old cookbooks have been pulled What’s Open is a free public service 4 Tablespoons butter from the shelf and dusted off. Even Get your available to all businesses. 1 Tablespoon white corn syrup Grandma’s beloved recipes that were put on the back burner because they We'll publish your info on our website ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla took too long to prepare are reappear- so your customers know how and ing. So is the wooden spoon! Mom’s word out when they can do business with you. Put all ingredients except vanilla in had a thick, sturdy handle. The bowl medium sauce pan and bring to a And the basic listing is part was stained to almost black and rolling boil. Stirring constantly, boil 1 smoother than the handle, as though for free absolutely free. All you do ½ minutes. Remove from stove. Stir all those timbery cells had been is fill out a simple form. while cooling. As it begins to thicken, sealed tight. The best part was that Want to stand out? Premium add the vanilla. Continue stirring until after close to seventy years of circling Change your it reaches frosting consistency. Spoon clockwise through every dough and listings offer more details, including listing any time on 9 x 9 cake and spread quickly. batter, soup and sauce, that spoon had downloadable menus, extended (Mom’s note to me: “I have real good become a lefty. 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A drop crew from Engbarth Directional works along Highway 14 in Lake Preston on June 11 to bury fiberoptic cable lines for Valley FiberCom, a company that is bringing new cable, internet and phone services to communities in Kingsbury Two Vets Who Served America County. (Photo by Donna Palmlund) Now We Would replied, “It’s the spoon.” Then she Like To Serve You! KRUEMPEL waved and turned back to her kitchen FROM PAGE 6 with the left-handed spoon and said WEBSITE: in her heart, “Thanks, Mom.” aprogressiveview422.com ing home and her illustrious days of EMAIL: cooking were over, my sister, also a DeAnn Kruempel grew up on a farm MARK SMITH [email protected] C. JOHN MCENELLY southpaw, claimed the spoon. So far, near De Smet, S.D., the sixth child of she has added another twelve years Harrison and Mabel Wolkow. She at- PAID FOR BY MARK SMITH D22/JOHN MCENELLY FOR HOUSE of mileage to that stirring device, tended school at Erwin and De Smet. mixing up favorites, often to share Married Vicar Robert Kruempel and with her children and grandchildren. lived in Benedict, N.D., Toeterville, Last week, she set a covered bowl Iowa, Akron, Iowa and Missouri out on the front step. The grandkids Valley, Iowa. Author now resides on who stopped to pick it up smiled an acreage near Logan, Iowa, and and thanked her as much as social is employed as Children’s Librarian distancing allowed and called to at Missouri Valley Public Library. her, “You make the best chili ever, DeAnn has written a series of books Grandma.” (four published so far, fifth to come She has told them the story, so out soon) “Promises to Keep,” which they flashed a knowing grin when she are available at Amazon.com.

The best (or is it worst?) dad jokes BY KATLIN JOHNSON What did the fisherman say to the Kingsbury Journal magician? Pick a cod, any cod. What do you call a fake noodle? Part of having the title of dad is An impasta. the unspoken truth of having jokes Why did the coach go to the bank? that are so bad, they are good! Here To get his quarter back. are some doozies that you cannot Where do baby cats learn to swim? help but laugh at. The Kingsbury The kitty pool. Journal wishes a Happy Father’s What’s the best way to watch a fly- Day to all the dads out there! fishing tournament? Live stream. What’s Forrest Gump’s Facebook Did you know that milk is the fast- password? 1forest1. est liquid on earth? It’s pasteurized What do you call it when Batman before you even see it. skips church? Christian Bale. What does a baby computer call Why does Snoop Dogg always his father? Data. carry an umbrella? Fo’ Drizzle. Source: Southern Living 8 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com What’s happening with the Paycheck Protection Program?

RECENTLY, THERE HAS BEEN a great deal of confusion and questions from small businesses and organizations regarding the PPP (Paycheck Protec- tion Program) that was included in the COVID-19 CARES Act. Important modifications were recently instated through the PPP Flexibility Act, including extension of the deadline for applications to June 30, 2020. LOOKING Steve Westra, Commissioner of the South Dakota Governor’s Office FORWARD of Economic Development (GOED), recently sent a PPP/COVID-19 up- RITA ANDERSON date that explains it well. I am including this in its entirety to create is not reduced because an employee awareness that it is not too late to refuses to return to work, so long as apply and, for those receiving funds, businesses attempt to rehire employ- that there are changes that could ees in good faith. affect them. The following is the It requires that only 60% of the update as received from the South Paycheck Protection Program loan Dakota GOED. must be spent on payroll expens- On June 5, 2020, President Trump es. The remaining 40% can go toward signed into law the Paycheck Protec- other qualifying business expenses tion Program Flexibility Act, which like mortgage interest, rent and utili- the Senate passed on June 3, 2020. ties. This law makes a few changes to the It allows businesses that receive a parameters of the Paycheck Protec- Paycheck Protection Program loan tion Program to make it more work- to also be eligible to defer payment able for the small businesses that ob- of their payroll taxes. These deferred tained or may obtain a loan through payroll taxes can be paid over the the program. These changes are: next two years – half by December It extends the Paycheck Protec- 31, 2021, and the other half by De- tion Program from June 30, 2020, to cember 31, 2022. December 31, 2020. However, no new If you have any questions about loans can be originated after June 30, the PPP, be sure and reach out to 2020. the South Dakota District Office of It extends the amount of time that the Small Business Administration, businesses must spend their Pay- 605-330-4243, or your local lender. check Protection Program loan from Thank you to the SD GOED for eight weeks to 24 weeks after the date keeping us updated. Registration of loan origination. to receive GOED updates on the It ensures that the amount of loan COVID-19 resources is available at THE PRAIRIE forgiveness that businesses receive https://sdgoed.com/covid-19. DOC RICHARD P. HOLM, MD Obituaries kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 9

WORSHIP SERVICES Roll up breakfast burritos any time “And let us consider how to stir up one another to live and good I HAVE NEVER BEEN a big breakfast works, Not neglecting to meet person. I know they say that every- together, as is the habit of some, one should start their day with a Breakfast Burritos Tips but encourage one another, and good breakfast, but for some reason Whenever possible, double a all the more as you see the Day that’s the one meal of the day that recipe! This is a great recipe to drawing near.” HEBREWS 10:24-25 tends to fall short for me. I’d rather double up on. It doesn’t take just make a couple pieces of toast much additional time to do so, De Smet with jelly or some instant oatmeal to and the leftovers are just as good AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH, 605- get me by until lunch. as the original! 854-3684. They will be holding Don’t get me wrong. I love eggs, HOME GROWN How to freeze: Let the egg a drive-in worship for the next bacon, toast, pancakes, etc. I just AMY HALVERSON mixture cool. Place a slice of couple of weeks starting at 9:30 don’t want to eat them all right away cheese in a shell, then fill with AM. Please enter the south park- in the morning, or maybe it’s just a scoop of egg mixture, be sure ing lot from the west entrance (by that I don’t want to do all the dishes! not to over fill as you need to the elementary school). The re- I do love making what I guess Breakfast Burritos cording of the service will be up- you’d call brunch. There’s nothing roll up shells. Roll shell up and 1 pound ground seasoned pork place in plastic wrap. Continue loaded around noon on Sundays better than making a big stack of sausage or 1 pound bacon (or both) to americanlutherandesmet.org/ pancakes or waffles with butter and with remaining shells and egg sermons 1 dozen eggs mixture. When all done with syrup. They are so easy to make, and , 605-854- 8 oz block cheddar cheese wrapping shells, place in a freezer DE SMET ALLIANCE CHURCH you can easily switch them up by 3065, Sunday School at 9:00 for all adding fun toppings like chocolate 2 packages medium soft flour taco safe plastic bag and place in the ages, Church at 10:15. Wednesday chips, jam or some whipped cream! shells (about 20) freezer. Bible Study at 7:15 — all invited! One of my favorite breakfast reci- 1/2 cup sour cream When warming: this is the , 605- pes is Breakfast Burritos. Not only DE SMET COMMUNITY CHURCH Three Onion Rub tricky part! Depending on your 854-3927, Church at 9:30 a.m. are they quick and easy to make, but microwave is how long you need they are a great way to use up any Precook and drain the meat. In a PRAIRIE BAPTIST CHURCH, 605-854- separate bowl mix eggs, sour cream to reheat them. I leave them in 9362, See website for more infor- leftovers in the fridge! the plastic wrap and heat them This is my absolute favorite recipe and Three Onion Rub. After combining, mation for 1 minute- 1 1/2 minutes. for breakfast burritos. Remember add 1-2 oz of the shredded cheese. https://prairiebaptistdesmet.org/ you can change this up with whatev- Add to warm pan and scramble. Once Check temperature and place SPIRIT LAKE PRESBYTERIAN, 605-237- er you like and have on hand. I like to cooked, add in your meat. Incorporate them back in if not warmed 9565. Drive up service each Sun- make this a little spicier sometimes well. Fill taco shells with a scoop of enough. day at 10:30 and on Facebook Live by using the pork sausage, and then I mixture and top with remaining and FM88.1 SPRT radio. See their Need some tips and tricks? add in some chopped bell peppers to cheese. Roll up and enjoy! Facebook page for updates Submit your questions to give it a little color and kick. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC [email protected] Another good variation is to use seasoning too. If you don’t have CHURCH,605-854-9961, Mass at 10:00 cut up ham for the meat with either Three Onion Rub, try onion powder, a.m. cheddar or Colby Monterey Jack garlic powder, Italian seasoning or UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 605- cheese. You can also play with the good old salt and pepper! 854-3149, Church will have in-person worship at 9:30am. They will also be live-streamed. Lake Preston A poem for A case of mistaken identity LAKE PRESTON/NORTH PRESTON “When he [Jesus] saw the crowds, he LUTHERAN CHURCH, 605-847- had compassion for them, because MEDITATIONS 4587. See their Facebook page Father’s Day they were harassed and helpless, like for updates and Livestreams of a sheep without a shepherd.” VICAR BRAD SANDERSON services. Lake Preston/North Preston BY ROSE GROTHE MATTHEW 9:36 Lutheran Church UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST/UNITED , 605-983-5471, Father’s Day is coming soon. METHODIST CHURCH THIS IS AN ELECTION YEAR. We recently See Facebook for more informa- We honor him with our love. voted in the primary election, and they could keep the law. Jesus saw tion He’s always such a busy man, the general election is coming up the crowds were lost because they With so many things he’s in a few months. It is fairly easy to did not identify themselves as people thinking of. Carthage see how many people identify them- claimed by God, as people offered TRINITY LUTHERAN, 605-772-4137, selves as you see the names of candi- forgiveness by grace. Like us and “There’s money to earn, and See their Facebook page for vid- dates and political office-seekers on our political and other identities, the eos and details. chores to do, yard signs, on bumper stickers, on people of Israel wanted to be identi- What to plant....and where. flags and banners, on their caps and fied in what they thought they could Erwin The lawn needs mowin’, the trac- a host of other places. do and who they thought they could UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 605-625- tor’s broke. Social media is another place be. They were helpless, like sheep 5085. No services right now. There’s no time for my fav’rite where people display their politi- without a shepherd. chair. cal identities. People also identify Jesus then proceeds to send out themselves by the type of job or his disciples telling them that, “The Bryant The kids want to play ball, the career they hold (farmer, teacher, harvest is plentiful but the laborers BRYANT UCC,605-625-5085. No ser- cows need their feed, accountant, student), by their fam- are few.” Jesus sends out his disci- vices right now. And my wife needs help pickin’ ily connection such as surname or ples to give the good news that iden- ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass beans. title (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, tity is not in what you think that you at 11:30 a.m. The fence needs fixin’, and brother, sister, wife, husband), by can do yourself or in what you think wouldn’t you know, their nationalities (German or Nor- that you can be yourself; rather, your Arlington I just tore a new hole in my jeans. wegian for example), by the state or identity is in what Christ has done UNITED METHODIST, 605-983-5471. community in which they live, by the for you: offered his word of forgive- See Facebook page for updates But I wouldn’t trade my life for any school that they attend or previously ness and salvation through what , 605-854- other, attended and by many, many other Christ is and does. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 9961. Mass has resumed! Sunday No matter who they would be. ways. Our identity is important to us. We are reminded that we are heirs 8:30am I’m still King of the Hill, and get In the cited scripture verse, taken of heaven, not through our iden- such a thrill from the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tity in the things of this earth, but LAKE WHITEWOOD LUTHERAN When my family says to me... sees that the people of Israel (the lost through our identity as claimed child CHURCH, 605-983-3220; See their ‘I LOVE YOU, DAD’” sheep) were attempting to identify of God: one given the message of rec- Facebook page for updates. themselves by the usual means: by onciliation with God through Christ their identity in the law and how well Jesus. Rejoice in your identity! Ramona ST. JOHN LUTHERAN. Sundays in June: Drive-in worship at 9:00 a.m.

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NEWS BRIEFS SCHOOL BOARD Students named to USD Dean’s List Watch home games on local channel Lake Preston High School graduates named to the spring Valley FiberCom to erty/liability insurance quote. Lake covered in case of an event under 2020 Dean's List at the University Preston School and personal proper- these circumstances. Bindert ac- of South Dakota in Vermillion begin covering home ty will be covered at a value of $10.7 knowledged that distance learning include Lindsay Hillestad, Tara sporting events million, the same as last year. Cover- has resulted in many unknowns, and Scheidt, John Schmidt and Abigail age would remain the same while the he will look into that more to have Wienk. To qualify for the dean’s BY DONNA BUMANN premium would increase $2,184 for an answer for a future meeting. A list, fulltime students must earn the year in the amount of $24,852.00. unanimous vote approved the quote a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 In order to better promote social Member Josh Warne asked how from EMC Insurance. scale without any failing or incom- distancing, the Lake Preston School distance learning could impact cyber plete grades. Board met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, liability coverage. Warne explained LOOKING AHEAD June 8 in the main gym. All members that teachers were using personal Much of the discussion of the eve- Lake Preston 2020 grad were present. networks to instruct students in ning involved looking to the future. Brian Bindert with American their homes, which meant they were The five-year Capital Outlay was pre- awarded scholarship Trust Insurance Company was pres- not utilizing the school’s network. sented with a few topics drawing the The South Dakota School for ent to review changes in the prop- He asked how the school might be See SCHOOLS, page 11 the Deaf Foundation awards schol- arships to high school seniors who have received services from the South Dakota School for the Deaf and have provided service to their Meet the candidates for the June 23 election school and community. Haylee Perkins, a 2020 graduate crosoft Certified Systems Engineer of Lake Preston High School, was WARD I WARD III level and very familiar with all forms awarded the Minnehaha Sertoma One open seat, previously held by One open seat, currently held by Jim of technology. $625 Scholarship from the Foun- Jon Wienk, who is not seeking re- Conrad • Roads & Streets – Early in my ca- dation. She plans to attend Lake election. reer I worked in road construction Area Technical Institute in Water- Jim Conrad and am very familiar with road con- town to major in human services. Alex Post vs. Gary Buer struction materials and what it takes Perkins was active in FFA, band, vs. Brian Verhey to design durability. Unified Champions group and her ALEX POST • Trucks & heavy equipment – With JIM CONRAD church youth group. She has also Council History: Ward 40+ years in trucking, I am very served meals in a homeless shelter. 1 newcomer. Post is Council History: Ward familiar with vehicles, heavy equip- a fresh newcomer to III incumbent (one- ment and their maintenance. Hello, baby! the council; he is very year term). Conrad has • Safety – I have many years of safety involved with the com- been involved with experience and OSHA compliance munity as well as the city affairs for several and safe work practices. school. years and involved in • Hazardous Materials – I have been the community. Mem- certified as a Hazardous Materials What improvements for the city would ber of the Fire Department. Incident Commander and was part you like to see happen in the upcom- What improvements for the city would of a hazmat emergency response ing years? What experience do you team for over 5 years. bringing to the table? you like to see happen in the upcoming years? What experience do you Although I was not raised here, “I would like to see our infrastruc- I am a local small business owner ture fixed, and I would love to listen to bringing to the table? “I would like to see: and have come to love this city and the people’s ideas. Also, I would like South Dakota. I love small towns and to see if the council and I can fix some • More businesses locate in Lake Preston the people in them. This is where I was born April of the problems in our town. I think Alaina Grace Smith • What would need to be done to ex- have chosen to live, retire and use my 17, 2020, in Brookings to Luke and the experience that I bring to the table pand the approved materials that our experience to make a wonderful city Kelsey Smith of Lake Preston. is that I have a little bit of business rubble site can take even better.” She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 experience. I’m also good at solving • About a permanent fix to the ½ inches long. Grandparents are problems and coming up with ideas to BRIAN VERHEY intersection of Main St. and 5th Ann and Rod Feltman of De Smet help solve the problems.” street north and stop all of the dirt Council History: Ward and Del and Mary Smith of Lake encroachment and potholes in that III veteran. Verhey has Preston. GARY BUER intersection served on the council Council History: Ward • The city campground improved and for several years and I veteran. Buer has expanded has helped with city served on the council MENUS • The industrial park expanded to al- maintenance. He is for several years and low more local employment very involved with the held several roles dur- • The water and sewer projects com- community. 60s-Plus Menu ing his terms - Council pleted with minimal costs to our The Lake Preston Café is available President and Vice residents What improvements for the city would for dine-in and take out. Please call President. (605) 847-4605 by 9:00 a.m. to place “The experience that I have you like to see happen in the upcom- orders. What improvements for the city would brought to the City Council: ing years? What experience do you you like to see happen in the upcom- • Human resources & Business man- bringing to the table? Hamburger/ THURSDAY, JUNE 18: ing years? What experience do you agement. I was Personnel Director “My biggest priority is getting Bun, Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, bringing to the table? for a large multi-state corporation. I the streets and alleys fixed up. Ob- Fruit “Streets, water system, clean up— also was General Manager of a large viously, we can’t get all the water, FRIDAY, JUNE 19: Sausage & a lot of things need to be addressed. trucking operation. sewer and streets done overnight, Potato Omelet, Vegetable, Fruit, Things have been let go so long that • Technology – I am trained to a Mi- See CANDIDATES, page 11 Blueberry Muffin it’s a financial burden- if we don’t MONDAY, JUNE 22: Scalloped work at it, it won’t happen. There’s Potatoes & Ham, Peas, Applesauce, lots of room for improvement. Lots The municipal election that was originally planned for April 14 was postponed Whole Grain Bread of years of experience, when on the because of COVID-19 and is now scheduled for June 23. Voting location will be council we got projects done but TUESDAY, JUNE 23: Pizza, Tossed at the Lake Preston Community Room right off of Main Street. Polls are open Salad, Fruit still operated in black and not red. from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23. Absentee voting, which has been a Experience in street maintenance popular option due to COVID-19, can be done until June 22 at the Finance Of- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24: Shredded and general maintenance of the city. Roast Beef Sandwich, Company Council needs to work as a team not fice, or, if disabled, by messenger until 3:00 p.m. on election day. For questions Potatoes, Vegetable, Fruit as an individual to make it work.” regarding absentee voting, call (605) 847-4140. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 11 Lake Preston

for storage and whether a new build- for Lake Preston’s home games. Val- semester tests would not necessarily SCHOOLS ing is justified. Felderman acknowl- ley FiberCom will provide the cam- be the last two days of the semester FROM PAGE 10 edged that much of what is in that era and equipment as well as the in- and would instead be allowed to oc- building is surplus. Principal Melissa stallation. Junior Varsity games will cur at a more natural stopping pe- most attention. One such item had Bothun pointed out that many props have video coverage while Varsity riod based on material. In addition, been the replacement of elementary for dances and plays are stored in games will have video with a com- semester tests would not be in all windows. However, Superintendent garages around town. It was decided mentator. Those not in the Valley Fi- classes but would definitely continue Dana Felderman reported that while that the board needs additional infor- berCom coverage area will be still be in math and science classes. painting in an upstairs room of the mation about possible options before able to log in to watch games as well. Bothun also discussed changes high school, it was discovered that making a decision, but all agreed that All voted aye to approve the contract to flex period. The focus of this time several west windows had been leak- it needs to happen soon. with Valley FiberCom to begin cover- will continue to be math and English ing for some time. The frames being home sporting events. but will evolve to offer workshops as tween the window and blue portion EQUIPMENT CONCERNS The phone system will be updated well. Eventually, students will be able have deteriorated to allow precipita- New stage curtains also were at a cost of $18,487. This will replace to sign up for areas of interest. Com- tion to enter the building. discussed by the board. Member all phones and cables, as the current munity members will be invited to Although Felderman was able Travis Denison asked if they were phone system is seven years old and flex periods to explain what they do to get a quote in time for tonight’s necessary. Felderman explained that out of date. The new system was avail- and give students first-hand informa- meeting, he explained that in talking there are clips holding the curtains able at the time of the purchase of tion about work opportunities in Lake with head custodian, Tony Jensen, together in places. He added that he the current system, is showing to last Preston and other area communities. it is believed that this project can has talked with Lisa Casper, and she significantly longer and is reported to Felderman reported that there wait until spring 2021. This will al- agreed to look into it further after last for twelve years compared to the are possible changes ahead for the low more time to gather more quotes her summer rush. seven years of the current system. football program. As of now, enroll- as well as look into rebate programs Felderman reported that students ment numbers of male students sug- available. Member Brett Anderson are again allowed to use the weight OTHER MATTERS gest that there will be more than the made a motion to table the measure, room facilities. He explained that the Matters of little discussion includ- 56-student threshold even after ex- and all members agreed. first day went well, and the students ed the approval of a Health Service clusions are made. One option would Anderson shared that he would did a good job following the guide- Agreement with Horizon Health and be that the Badgers move to 11-man like to see repair of the white build- lines established in order to maintain the approval of a SPED paraprofes- football. Because enrollment num- ing north of the main school moved distancing and sanitation practices. sional position. Surplus items will bers the following year are well be- to the front of the list. He expressed At this point, the weight room is not be set outside during the city-wide low the 56-student threshold, it could frustration that the building is an open to the public. School officials rummage weekend June 27. A list is be argued that the Badgers stay in eye sore and added that the board are considering an option where available at the school business of- the 9-man class. If that happens, the has been discussing that building for those who have paid $25 for access fice. Lake Preston School will also Badgers would not be eligible to play longer than he cared to remember. will receive credit toward next year. participate in the Child Nutrition in playoffs for the 2021-2022 school Discussion involved several op- Young readers of the Kingsbury Shared Services. This will allow year. A third option might be avail- tions, including the cost of knocking Journal will be glad to read that the schools to pool together to buy in able if there is a decision by SDH- the building down and building some- new playground equipment is now bulk and to share resources for menu SAA to create a 6-man class. A final thing new to the cost of repairing the open to students, as well. Sanitation planning as well. decision needs to be made in October. building beyond the previously dis- stations are in place, and all are en- Bothun reported she has been Felderman publicly expressed cussed siding and roof in the amount couraged to use them. working with the teachers to plan for appreciation for the Christina Beck of $15,000. Warne suggested that at Watching your favorite Diver and the return of students in August and scholarship. He shared that the stu- that cost, perhaps they would be bet- Badger activities will now be easier, discussed possible changes with se- dents of Lake Preston are fortunate to ter off with a new building. He also as Felderman met with Valley Fiber- mester testing. While a lot has to be have such great community support. wondered how much need there was Com, who will have a local channel determined, there is discussion that w

CANDIDATES FROM PAGE 10 but I believe we can do a better job maintaining what we have. The boys have had a lot of work to do this spring, my hopes are to start concentrating on getting some maintenance done on what we have with what we have to work with. It’s going to take a little time, but I believe we have a pretty good crew on staff to get things done. I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but what a teacher once told me back in high school, a little common sense will go a long way. I have always remembered that. Sometimes we tend to over- analyze a situation. Sometimes ADA compliant some good old-fashioned solutions work the best. A new sidewalk that is compliant with I have served on both the Am- the Americans With Disabilities Act bulance and Fire Department, so I (ADA) was recently poured leading to the bathrooms and storm shelter in have some knowledge of this also. Thorsnes Park in Lake Preston. The We have two very good programs sidewalk that was poured when the there that we can be proud of, we building was constructed in 2016 was need to keep it that way. supposed to be ADA compliant, but There is a lot going on with the was found not to match the guidelines city right now, we need to make and was replaced. The city hired a Lake Preston the place where peo- different contractor, Dean Sandvin of ple want to come fish, hunt, camp Carthage, to do the most recent work. and have a good experience.” An automatic door opener was also installed. (Photos by Donna Palmlund) 12 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com Lake Preston

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25 YEARS AGO: Same Store—new location! Owners Roger and Barb Jones are shown at the new location of Chuck’s Grocery. The Joneses purchased the former Zeeck’s Food Center building after the Zeecks closed the store last month. The store will provide all the same services available previously, as well as an expanded meat department.

10 YEARS AGO Board of Education for the Lake June 16, 2010 Preston Enlarged School District. Summer Rec opportunities have begun! The swimming pool has been 75 YEARS AGO open since the first of the month. June 14, 1945 Ryan Hageman is head of the boy’s The new $5 Auto Tax stamp went baseball teams with Chase Casper as- on sale Saturday. They must be ex- sisting. Kristi Curd is head of the girls’ hibited on all motor vehicles on the softball team. highway. Sarah & Tyler would like to congrat- Lake Preston will hold a two- ulate their parents on their 25th wed- day celebration, and Harley Rauch, ding anniversary! former Army Flying Instructor, will present an air maneuver show that 25 YEARS AGO will last an hour. 1995 Remember Dad on June 18. Shop 100 YEARS AGO at the Little House of Crafts for great June 17, 1920 gifts! The Lake Preston and Ramona ball teams met in a friendly contest 50 YEARS AGO at Lake Henry last Sunday. June 18, 1970 Donald Stevens was elected to the kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 13 Lake Preston

CHAMBER CHATTER Fire & Rescue purchases pumper truck No group meetings, but Chamber is still active Due to social distancing circumstances, our local chamber hasn’t been able to meet as a group, but that has not stopped us from being active in our community. The Chamber and Fire Department hosted the 31st annual fishing tournament this past weekend. Our flower baskets on Main Street were beautifully arranged by Donna Bumann and Lisa Casper. As you travel west out of Lake Preston by the Lake Thompson turn, you will notice a promotional sign for Lake Preston that was created by Ceci Bode and Josh Buer. This month, be on the lookout for flamingos in your yard! This is our fundraiser for the annual Cancer Walk. President Donna Bumann is hopeful we will meet soon as a group to discuss Town and Country Days. Feel free to The Lake Preston Fire & Rescue Department has a new pumper truck. The truck has not been taken out on a fire call yet, but join our local chamber and get firefighters drove it in the Lake Preston Class of 2020 graduation parade. (Photo by Donna Palmlund) involved in your community!

BY DONNA PALMLUND fighters can begin spraying as soon “Chase the Ace,” a fundraising Kingsbury Journal as they arrive on a scene while oth- raffle that began last winter. Chase ers are hooking up to a hydrant. As- the Ace drawings were held on Sat- Lake Preston Volunteer Fire and sistant fire chief and Lake Preston urday evenings through most of the Rescue has a new truck — new to Mayor Andy Wienk said one of the winter, with the jackpot building up them anyway. A few weeks ago, they reasons new city infrastructure is each week until the person with that bought a 2012 Rosenbauer Command- important is to provide good water week’s winning raffle ticket draws er Rescue Pumper from a fire station sources at all of the hydrants. the Ace of Spades. Chase the Ace Watch out for the flamingos! in Independence, Mo. The pumper The truck is being paid for par- is temporarily on hold because of They could “pop” into your yard holds 1,000 gallons of water and can tially through a loan from the city, coronavirus concerns, but the draw- as part of the Chamber’s Cancer pump 1,500 gallons per minute. but also with money already in their ings will resume when it is safe to Walk fundraiser. (Photo by Billi Water is kept in the tank so fire- truck fund and funds raised through do so. Aughenbaugh) Group continues to grow and serve the community BY MIKALA JENSEN The organization has hosted many events and activities, including farm Progressive Community Women sales, banquets, basketball tourna- (PCW) got its start as a Lake Pres- ments and father-daughter/mother- ton community-based organization son dances. Two of the largest are the in 1971, when members of a group Kingsbury County Snow Queen Festi- called the Jaycettes decided they val and a biennial Tour of Tables. wanted to work on projects without Ten years ago, PCW spearheaded involvement from a state organiza- a fundraiser and installed a flower tion. For that reason, the Lake Pres- garden surrounding the old water ton Progressive Young Women was fountain at Thorsnes Park in Lake created, and the first meeting was Preston. Since then, the group’s held on May 17, 1971. The name was members meet annually to maintain then changed to PCW in 1985, as a the flowerbed, as they did on May 28. way to diversify and encourage other The organization continues to members of the community to join. hold activities and events as well as Though the name has changed donate money toward community over the years, the organization’s projects. The elected officers are: objective continues to be the same: to Jenna Odegaard, president; Codi complete community service projects Smith, vice president; Tara Styf, and to act as a social outlet for its treasurer; and Heidi Arvidson, sec- members. The group’s first project retary. Other members include Paige was organizing a women’s softball Virchow, Marla Bertsch, Courtney team that would meet in the evenings Eschenbaum, Amber Nelson, Mikala Members of the PCW cleaned up Thorsness Park on a beautiful afternoon. and play their games where the 16- Jensen, Kaleigh Nelson, Bre Jensen, Pictured above are Courtney Eschenbaum and her two kids, Landry & Ryker. plex in Lake Preston is now located. Melissa Malone and Paulette Field.

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CITY COUNCIL Water looping project will begin next year Coronavirus restrictions stay Whitaker, Attorney Todd Wilkin- house. Neighbor Leonard Rumbolz vacy fence; Jeff and Lindsay Nolte son, Finance Officer Tracey Larson was present questioning the lot line - concrete permit; Andrew Armstead in place for another month and Deputy Finance Officer Karen modification. Final approval was - concrete kennel, pad for heat pump Hansen attending in person while given to Kruse for the variance and a and patio; Connie Bitner – deck; BY KINGSBURY JOURNAL STAFF Bret Jensen and Jay Slater joined by building permit altering the applica- Leonard Rumbolz – front deck and Zoom. tion to 6’ from the lot line in place of steps; De Smet Farm Mutual – fence For the third consecutive month, the requested 5’ with the majority of and Mike and Amy Scofield – privacy members of the De Smet City Coun- PERMITS AND VARIANCES the Council voting “aye’ and Slater fence. cil and the public convened virtu- After approval of the meeting abstaining. Approval of Sidewalk Café Al- ally with the majority attending in agenda and minutes, the Council Jodi and Troy Halverson were ap- coholic beverage sales and con- person for their monthly business went to work approving variances proved for a steel awning/lean-to for sumption permits for Baackkers II, meeting. Mayor Gary Wolkow led the and building permits. Discussion the front of their house and an 8’ x Grumpy’s and Wheaties were ap- meeting from City Hall with Coun- was held on a request for a variance 10’ pantry addition. proved with several local business cil members Butch Hansen, George by Chad Kruse to build a garage Additional building permits were owners present for the discussion. Cavanaugh, Alex Botkin, Norman and concrete patio attached to his issued to Josh Halverson for a pri- See DE SMET, page 16

Teamwork De Smet High School teachers April Rusche, left, and Jacqueline Rosado helped guide De Smet High School class of 2020 graduate Savanna Vincent with her senior experience project, which included creating this mural representing mental health issues. (Photo by Donna Palmlund) Artist explores complexities of mental illness BY DONNA PALMLUND keep creating art and is planning to able to get back into the school a few latex paint for the mural. She said Kingsbury Journal study psychology this fall at the Uni- weeks ago and complete it. The im- she got a good deal on the 15 cans of versity of South Dakota in Vermil- age depicts many emotions, good and paint from Trustworthy Hardware. Savanna Vincent, a 2020 graduate lion. However, she isn’t sure if she bad, and includes the words used to Castlerock Construction sponsored of De Smet High School, has left her still wants to go into art therapy. describe the five stages of grief; “de- the project, and she said she was also mark in the halls of DHS. As part of De Smet High School Family and nial, anger, depression, bargaining, grateful for the school custodians her senior experience Capstone proj- Consumer Sciences teacher, Jacque- and, finally, acceptance.” who “may have” helped her clean up ect, Vincent began creating a mural line Rosado, helped guide Vincent as “Hands on either end are ripping a mess from spilled paint. in the school that depicts the com- part of an independent study class, away, pulling back a barrier to reveal Rusche and Vincent said the proj- plexities of mental health. as well as her art teacher and men- the good stuff,” she said. ect changed and evolved as time went The project came about when Vin- tor, April Rusche. Behind the barrier are many on, and the finished product was not cent was considering a career in art Vincent began work on her mu- symbols, from serious to whimsical. what it started out as. therapy. Part of her project included ral at the beginning of the second There is a bridge, a tree with rope “It definitely was eye-opening a work-study with Lisa Brunick, a semester. She didn’t want anyone and caterpillars and butterflies that for her,” Rusche said, “and a way Sioux Falls art therapist who works to see it until she was finished, so Vincent said represent becoming for her to best convey her message with at-risk youth. Vincent traveled the work was covered most of the your better self. through images. That’s kind of how to Sioux Falls three times at the be- time. When COVID-19 shut down “It’s simple enough that people art works.” ginning of the 2019-20 school year to the school and she wasn’t able to be can form their own interpretations,” Vincent filmed her progress, work in the field with Brunick. inside the building, her work was she explained. which can now be seen on her Insta- Vincent said she still wants to put on hold for a while. Vincent was Vincent used regular semigloss gram account, savs.art816. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 15 De Smet

MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS NEWS BRIEFS Changes to reading program this summer The Hazel L. Meyer Memo- rial Library in De Smet will have activity bags available for young readers on June 22 and 23. This is in place of their traditional summer reading programs due to the challenges of COVID-19. Visitors can help themselves to the bags, which include vari- City election results tallied ous activities and crafts for kids, De Smet has two new city council members following Tuesday’s municipal election. Incumbent Lowell ”Butch” Hansen, left, and will be located outside of the defeated challenger Dennis Towers for a seat in Ward I, and Pam Spader (center left) defeated Anthony Halverson for a seat library. Librarian Mary Purintun in Ward II. Spader replaces Alex Botkin who did not seek reelection. Newcomer Shon Asleson (center right) was unopposed says that the bags will be available for a one-year seat in Ward III. He replaces Norm Whitaker. Incumbent George Cavanaugh (right) was unopposed for a two- until they run out on a first come, year seat in Ward II and begins his fourth term. Other council members include, Jay Slater who serves in Ward I And Bret first serve basis. Jensen, who serves in Ward II. (Submitted photos) For more information, call (605) 854-3842.

DAYS GONE BY Tree planting for 2020 graduates 1995: Did you find burglary tools? 10 YEARS AGO June 15, 2010 After the Old Settler’s Day parade, main street was filled to capacity while Groove Drumline performed. The local show choir also shimmied, shook and sang. Florence Johnson was awarded the 2010 Community Service Award. Johnson has made many contribu- tions to the city.

25 YEARS AGO June 14, 1995 Kingsbury County Sheriff Charles Smith, is looking for tools that may have been used in a burglary. If anyone finds a pry bar and flashlight in their yard, they should turn them in 50 YEARS AGO: The De Smet High School Band will do its marching competition to Sheriff’s Department. routine and concert competition for Winnipeg, Canada, on Wednesday. Persons The Lake Preston Times and The may witness the marching competition at the east side of the De Smet track field; De Smet News have won several it will last approximately 12 minutes. The band will then go to the high school De Smet city employee Cole awards in the South Dakota Newspa- auditorium for a 20-minute concert. The 70 band students and 15 chaperones will Munger, left, and De Smet High per Association Better Newspapers leave Thursday morning on two chartered Jack Rabbit buses. While in Winnipeg, School 2020 graduate Hunter Contest. the students and chaperones will swim, tour the old French city and have free Halverson plant a tree June 5 at time on their own. Washington Park in De Smet, a 50 YEARS AGO fall fiesta maple provided by the June 18, 1970 who moved here from California, has depend largely upon local initiatives. Kingsbury Conservation District. Four De Smet business places purchased from the L&L Welding Under present conditions, the only This tree is dedicated to the De have re-opened and expanded with and will be known as De Smet Weld- way a farmer is likely to get an elec- Smet High School class of 2020. new ownership in past weeks. De- ing. A new recreation center is being tric highline service is to go after it. Each year, the conservation loyce Cundy, who was employed established at Wallum’s Teen Town, No electric coop or other suppliers district also gives a tree to each by Tommys, has opened the Mobil with a new employee in charge of will serve him until he has applied third-grade student to take home Station and will sell Mobil prod- having it open every day and eve- for service. And no one can afford and plant. The usual Arbor Day ucts. He will also sell used machin- nings, except on dance nights. to build lines in any area unless the tree planting in the park was post- ery on the lot adjoining the sta- people of the area have indicated poned because school was closed. tion on the east. Alva Palmlund will 75 YEARS AGO their desire for electric service. (Photo courtesy Kingsbury Conserva- be handling the New Holland line of June 14, 1945 No nominations were filed for the tion District) machinery, taken over from T.J. Wil- Extension of the electric service four vacancies on the De Smet Board liamson. He will be using the eastern to farmers and other rural users in of Education within the time provid- portion of the area. Russel Hayden, South Dakota following the war will ed by law, and no election will be held. MENU De Smet 60s-Plus Menu Summer Ward’s Store & Bakery is serving senior meals for breakfast and for workers lunch. Please call (605) 854-3688 to On June 11, De Smet city be added to the list. summer employees Reyna Chicken Beck, rear, Cori Birkel, front THURSDAY, JUNE 18: Sandwich left, and Kasen Janssen paint parking stripes on the sidewalk FRIDAY, JUNE 19: Pulled Pork along Calumet Avenue. The Sandwich employees also work at the MONDAY, JUNE 22: Swedish city swimming pool. (Photo by Meatballs Donna Palmlund) TUESDAY, JUNE 23: Chicken Strips WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24: BBQ Sandwich 16 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com De Smet

special meeting of the Council to can- place since April 23 with curbside DE SMET vas the election ballots. The election service, quarantining and sanitizing FROM PAGE 14 is to be held at the De Smet Event & of books. Phase 3 allows for a partial Wellness Center. opening to allow hours for the staff Attorney Wilkinson reminded the “Each booth will be wiped down to enhance the sanitization of the owners that a six-foot area must be after each voter, disposable pencils library and the books. The proposed left open on the sidewalk for a pedes- will be used, hand sanitizer provided schedule: trian walkway on Calumet Avenue, and the election officials will be MONDAY – Open to the public 12:30 – and that the area should be roped off. wearing masks,” said Larson. “Over 4:00 p.m. The owners are responsible for their 100 absentee ballots have been re- TUESDAY - Closed for cleaning and tables and chairs left on the sidewalk ceived.” book sanitization during off hours. Patti Ward and In quick action, the contract with WEDNESDAY – Open to the public 3:00 Kim Ernst expressed concerns for the De Smet School District for the – 6:00 p.m. late night noise disturbances keep- use of the Event & Wellness Center THURSDAY – Curbside only ing downtown residents and guests in the amount of $12,750.00 per year FRIDAY – Open for older and high-risk awake. Wilkinson stated that the was approved. The appraisal of the population 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Office will be patrolling the Woods FZ28K zero-turn mower was Slater announced that the library area. accepted and a unanimous vote re- needed two weeks to obtain supplies. ceived to advertise the mower for The sit-down area in the library will CORONA-19 RESOLUTION sale at the appraised value. be closed as recommended by the REMAINS IN PLACE A Petition and Resolution to annex South Dakota State Library Board. Next on the agenda, the Council a small strip of property between Sneeze guards will be installed. all voted in favor of keeping Resolu- Wilder Pass addition and AVA Inc. Other recommendations include ap- tion 2020-1 regarding the present property was approved, as well as a plying hand sanitizer when entering coronavirus regulations in place un- Plat for the annexed property. the library, requiring use of masks, til their next monthly meeting to be spending a maximum of thirty min- held on July 8. This ruling requires “ALL CLEAR” STORM SIGNALS utes in the library, no children under restaurants/bars to restrict occupan- NO LONGER GIVEN 12, no more than one person per fam- cy to 50% of capacity and to maintain Cole Munger, superintendent of ily and no groups allowed. Council- social distancing recommendations. Building and Parks, reported that man Botkin expressed concern that they are seeking repairs for the presently many people in the com- WATER LOOPING PROJECT warning siren on the old City Shop. munity without access to a computer TO BEGIN SPRING OF 2021 The only company repairing sirens need to have the library open sooner Shane Waterman represent- that they can find is from out-of- for that use. ing Clark Engineering/IMEG was state. City staff have been inquiring Botkin made a motion that the present to request an engineering with other communities for possible Library Plan be adopted with the agreement be entered into with the resources and whether there are oth- modification that it be put into place city for the water looping project for ers in need of repair that could assist Monday, June 15. This includes City installation of 2,040 LF of six-inch with the $2,000 in travel costs for a Hall to be open Monday, Wednesday water main from Chase Street to repair company. and Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mo- Front Street and two areas on Fourth Discussion was held that there tion passed with four yes votes and Street. The Department of Natural was not an ‘all clear’ siren given after Slater voting against. Mayor Wolkow Resources (DNR) has approved a a recent storm warning. Munger re- encouraged people to use the Drop $565,000 loan to the city for the proj- ported that according to Kingsbury Box for the library and City Hall, if ect. The engineering agreement in- Emergency Management Director possible. cluded the total amount of $66,500 to Cindy Bau, there will no longer Each city councilman has been be paid to IMEG for administrative, be ‘all clear’ signals issued. Mayor given the task of making spring bidding, design and construction ser- Wolkow expressed desire that the clean-up lists of any infractions vice costs, which is within the DNR residents be made aware of this. of city ordinances in their specific loan to the city. Plans are to begin precinct to be submitted to City bidding the project this fall to start CITY BABY POOL CLOSED FOR Hall by the June 18 meeting. Slater th construction in the spring of 2021. REMAINDER OF SEASON remarked concern with some alley- Water rate surcharge due to debt ser- Munger reported that the baby ways encroached by bushes spread- Happy 80 vice will not take place until the bids pool at the city’s swimming pool has ing out. It was requested that city are received to determine total costs a leak that needs to be repaired at a crews report any infringements to Birthday for the project. cost of $5,000. City Hall. Councilman Slater questioned “I cannot keep it clean as it drains Cavanaugh sees the need for new TO OUR SPECIAL DAD why a sewer grant application was out every night, and the chlorine is gravel on some alleys and for better LENARD FONDER not submitted at the same time, stat- immediately leaked out,” said Mung- street repair. ing that a waste waters facilities plan er. “I am worried about it burning June 20th “Our streets are not perfect. There A needs to be completed. Finance Of- out the pump.” is lots to do here and let’s get at it!” l n ficer Larson stated that First District The Council recommended that le We love you, n said Cavanaugh. Larson reported n, eA Association of Governments con- the baby pool be closed for the rest street repair crews are scheduled to La De Donna, Glenn, sultant Greg Maag had advised that of the year and the repair cost be put be coming in June. at the present time the DNR is not into the city’s 2021 budget. allowing funding requests for proj- “I want to commend Cole and REVENUES REMAIN ON TRACK ects that involve future development Kristy Hubbard, pool director, for “Our revenues are higher this funding. Wilkinson advised that the getting the pool up and going and to month because of the first half Last week in weather city proceed with the agreement with the lifeguards for always being busy. property taxes paid,” stated Finance Monday, June 8 IMEG and take time to study the The guards have been out mowing Officer Larson. “We received a large High 85, Low 71 sewer and facilities plan. and always doing something to clean. payment for the TIF. This is being “It is too late for the sewer applica- It has all been organized well,” stated paid back at a faster rate than antici- Tuesday, June 9 tion to be on DNR’s fall agenda,” said Council Member George Cavanaugh pated. Sales tax revenues have stayed High 79, Low 55, Rain 3.45” Waterman. “Your application would and Mayor Wolkow. on budget. Shopping in town has have already had to be in by now, so helped.” Wednesday, June 10 we are looking at March of next year. NEW LIBRARY AND CITY HALL The BBB (Bed, Board and Booze) High 72, Low 50, Rain 0.03” You have to put in your application HOURS PUT IN PLACE Tax is down 2.85%, which is expected and then get in line to take your turn The Hazel L. Meyer Memorial with motels and restaurants hav- Thursday, June 11 for the funding.” Library Board presented a proposed ing fewer visitors due to COVID-19 High 78, Low 51 Jenny Todd was appointed to be phase plan to re-open to the public effects. Larson reported the city on the June 16 City Council Election on July 1. Phase 1 began on March crews are being very conservative on Friday, June 12 Board to replace Audrey Lembke. 18, when the Library closed to the spending to see how the revenues go High 85, Low 56 June 18 was selected as the date for a public, with Phase 2 presently in this summer.

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The POP ladies who attended this last week are pictured. Sitting (from left) are Ellen Gilbertsen, Elaine Kazmerzak, Terri Akkerman, and Sherry Bell. Standing (from left) are Betty Marken, Marilyn Jones, Dawn Jones, Roberta Neu, Holly Penn, Nora Virchow, Diane Oldsen, Joyce Carlsen, Case Carlson and Mallory Need to clean up Carlsen. (Photo by Dar DeKnikker)

BY DARLENE DE KNIKKER got nice and the park was available. your look? As I was driving through the Usually, six to 10 retired ladies come quaint little town of Erwin, popula- to the park, some driving in from Make an appointment today for some tion approximately 40, I got a nos- Volga, Bryant, De Smet and Lake old-fashioned friendly, safe and relaxing service. talgic feeling at the park. Looking Preston. That is why they enjoy around, I pondered how many boys meeting during the day instead of To keep us all safe, we’re not accepting walk-in traffic and girls once played on the slide night, sharing with a smile that you until further notice. CDC screening is required, too. and old swing set that at one time go home with the one who brought was the school playground. I turned you! onto Main Street only to see the City POP ladies range in age from 605-854-3301 Park filled with ladies in lawn chairs 61-93. Elaine Kazmerzak and Ellen and the sound of laughter coming Gilbertson are both 93 years old and Bernie’s Barber Shop, 219½ Calumet Ave., De Smet from their voices. have lots of wisdom to share. There Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.–noon • Monday & Wednesday, 5–9 p.m. They welcomed me graciously, are many different personalities this beautiful group of ladies who among this group, but they comple- meet at 3:00 p.m. every Thursday. ment one another, showing strong The first Thursday of the month is compassion for each lady and her for celebrating birthdays. Someone kin. brings a cake, and they celebrate There is much local pride within who ever has a birthday that month. these ladies. This month it was Ellen Gilbertson, “You can’t take Erwin out of the who turned 93, along with Marilyn girl,” said Diane (Rossel) Oldsen. Jones, who turned 86. Betty Marken POP also knows a lot of local his- was this month’s host. tory about the town they love. When This group of ladies call them- I inquired if they were all from selves POP. In Erwin, there used to Erwin, the stories abounded! All of be two clubs, Every Busy and Chit them had some connection to Erwin, Chat. Every Busy Club is no longer whether they had lived there all of active, but the Chit Chat Club is ac- their lives or married men who grew tive and has been for 70 years. Since up in Erwin. One of the ladies gradu- these ladies decided they wanted to ated from Erwin High School in continue their get-togethers to just the mid 1920’s. Another lady taught simply visit about the local Erwin school there, while two of the young- updates, they started meeting at the er ladies started school in Erwin but local Tavern every Thursday. graduated from Lake Preston. Ro- When I asked what topics the berta Neu shared that her husband ladies discussed, my curiosity was and his dad were born in the same answered. house, in the same room, and they “What’s new, who is sick or has are still living there today. That is anyone we know passed away,” said a story very unlikely to be heard in Holly Penn. today’s world. “We also talk about our grand- So, when silence began filling kids, kids, who has moved into town the air and talk was to start head- and what house they are living in,” ing home, the ladies, with smiles NOTICE said Joyce Carlson. Again, laughter on their faces, gathered their lawn filled the park. chairs, and “see you next week “ was When the COVID-19 scare hit, the the last sound one could hear. ladies didn’t meet until the weather SPECIAL MEETING OF SPIRIT LAKE NEWS DE SMET SCHOOL BOARD Sundae drive-up event MONDAY, TH BY ILLDENA POPPEN Sunday, June 21. Enjoy prepack- JUNE 29 , 2020 aged ice cream treats as well as Bob Spirit Lake Presbyterian – Drive and Mary’s ice cream. This year’s 7:45 AM up service each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. honorees are: Cork and Illdena Pop- HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY and on Facebook Live and FM 88.1 pen’s 70th anniversary and John and SPRT radio. Margaret Kinder’s 50th Anniversary, Pastor Dick Poppen, Watertown along with all our dads for Father’s Presbyterian on KWAT radio at 6:15 Day. p.m. on Sunday. Quite a rain in our area, but not Fire up your favorite set of wheels as much as some this last week. Our and cruise to Spirit Lake Church gauge measured 2.65 inches. With for the 1st Annual Sundae Drive- the rain and the sunshine, it sure Up Worship service at 7:00 p.m. on made the corn and grain grow. 18 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com

IROQUOIS NEWS Driver’s education begins next week Youth give buddy baskets Musical and Drivers Training will take place at the Iroquois School the week of music trip June 22-26 with strict COVID-19 re- to veteran families strictions in place. Hours are 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., with Mr. Henn as rescheduled instructor. Thirty hours of classroom instruction and six hours BY MARLYS PESKEY of behind-the-wheel experience are required by the state of South With the cancellation of in-per- Dakota. If you have any questions son learing from March 13, 2020, please contact the school. until the end of the year, it was impossible to put on the musical Sports celebration will be “Annie” and go on the music trip to Branson, Mo. shortened to single day However, the musical will still The Iroquois Sports Day com- happen, with performances next mittee met at Iroquois Store to fall on November 12-13, 2020. The discuss plans for the upcoming seniors who had roles in the mu- event. The annual celebration will sical will be replaced, but other be shortened to one day, Satur- students will keep their same day, July 18. This year’s theme is roles. “These Trying Times.” A parade The music trip to Branson, Mo., will be held in the morning, bean however, has been cancelled. Not bag tournament in the afternoon only did Iroquois not have school, and fireworks at dusk. Donation but Branson, Mo., like the rest of jars will be in local businesses to the United States, was also shut help with the cost of the fireworks. down. Instead of rescheduling that trip, three days have been booked American Legion Auxiliary in Minneapolis, Minn. Students delegates chosen will leave on Sunday, November 22, 2020, driving to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater to see a production of “Cinderella.” The next day’s plan is to tour a site that has yet to be determined, with the last part of the day spent visiting and eating supper at the Mall of America. After swimming and spending the evening at a motel, students Though Girls State 2020 was will return to Iroquois on Tuesday, cancelled, the local American November 24, 2020. It should be an Legion Auxiliary of the Iroquois exciting three days. Bensley-Rounds Post #280 selected The deposit for the Branson Kaitlyn Maas and Sierra Kogel as trip will be applied to the three- our local delegates. This opportu- day trip to Minneapolis. Minn. nity is open to both boys and girls To be eligible for the music trip, who are juniors in high school. students must be in high school (Photo courtesy of Jodi Burma) chorus or in 7-12 band. Mr. Darold Rounds would like The Chief: Days Gone By to thank all the band students who BY JODI BURMA of 36 baskets at an estimated value of took advantage of the opportunity JUNE 16, 1910 to take lessons via Zoom. It wasn’t Iroquois has organized a baseball $1,800. Each year, two elementary stu- Once again, the student council the best way to give a band les- team and promises to get down to son, but it went much better than business and play the game. dents are selected from the 3rd, 4th provided jars around the community and 5th grades to take part in activi- for donations. An elementary change thought. JUNE 19, 1930 ties during the school year that sup- war among classes contributed to Mrs. Teresa Decker would also The usual large crowd assembled port our school and community. This funds for the project, and a $250 like to thank her students who Thursday night to listen to the year’s council members are Manuel Thrivent card was received to help participated in her music ac- weekly open air band concert. The Argueta, Alexis Hansen, Ervin Cart- in the purchase of baskets and items tivities via distance and/or Zoom. band is presenting splendid musical er, John Raether, Janelis Klanchnik for veterans. This year, the council Students have been missed, and programs, admirably executed, and and Maiya Shoultz. received three donated baskets and we all look forward to a return to the public thoroughly enjoys them. For the past four years, the Iro- purchased an additional 18 baskets school. quois Elementary Student Council filled with items. Baskets were given JUNE 16, 1949 to the local American Legion to be Iroquois Theater: Rib Tickling Com- has participated in the Veterans Hol- distributed to veteran families in edy Riot! Van Johnson and June iday Relief Drive. During those four need. Allyson in “The Bride Goes Wild”. years, the group has collected a total

American Legion Auxiliary announces contest winners Always Remember Serving Veterans Not Self The following were winners of the Class IV: , first Class III: , first place; Emily Gednalske Tate Murray Thank you for your service 2020 poppy poster, poetry and essay place; , second place; , second place; Becca Bich Airabella Deysel Thank you for all you do contests sponsored by Unit 280 of , third place , third place Ashlyn Wipf Manuel Argueta You stick up for us the American Legion Auxiliary in Class VI: , first place; Logan Sprong I appreciate you Iroquois. Adam Mass, second place; Niah Rogers, ESSAY CONTEST: “ third place HOW CAN WE ADDRESS THE Thank you for doing POPPY POSTER CONTEST Class VII: Zoei Schmidt Ellman, first HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF What you are doing Class I: Maiya Shoultz, first place; place; Dylan Froke, second place; OUR VETERANS, MILITARY AND Serving our country Madelyn Cundy, second place; Korbyn Faulks, third place THEIR FAMILIES?” You rock , third place Class II: , first place; Zander Wills Rexton Blue I will remember Class II: , first place; POETRY CONTEST: , second place; Madi Burma Briea Torguson You are in my heart , second place; “ALWAYS REMEMBER SERVING , third place Avah Newman Noah Shoultz Everyday your work is hard , third place VETERANS NOT SELF” Class III: , first place; Airabella Deysel Cash Kuehl Keep doing what you do Class III: Briea Torguson, first place; Class II: Conner Huls, first place; Rosalie Wehlander, second place; Eva Shoultz, second place; Avah Newman, second place; Kera Dubro, third place Avah Newman Keaton Neuharth, third place Ervin Carter, third place Class IV: Deion Harris, first place 4th Grade kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 19 Public Notices

CITY OF LAKE PRESTON 2019 DRINKING WATER REPORT Water Quality from the presence of animals or from Drinking water, including bottled system is responsible for provid- Last year, the City of Lake Preston human activity. water, may reasonably be expected ing high quality drinking water, but monitored your drinking water for to contain at least small amounts of cannot control the variety of materi- possible contaminants. This report Contaminants that may be present in some contaminants. The presence als used in plumbing components. is a snapshot of the quality of the source water include: of contaminants does not necessar- When your water has been sitting water that we provided last year. • Microbial contaminants, such as ily indicate that water poses a health for several hours, you can minimize Included are details about where viruses and bacteria, which may risk. More information about con- the potential for lead exposure by your water comes from, what it come from sewage treatment plants, taminants and potential health ef- flushing your tap for 30 seconds to contains, and how it compares to septic systems, agricultural livestock fects can be obtained by calling the 2 minutes before using water for Environmental Protection Agency operations, and wildlife. Environmental Protection Agency’s drinking or cooking. If you are con- (EPA) and state standards. We are • Inorganic contaminants, such Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426- cerned about lead in your water, you committed to providing you with in- as salts and metals, which can be 4791). may wish to have your water tested. formation because informed custom- naturally-occurring or result from Information on lead in drinking ers are our best allies. urban stormwater runoff, industrial Some people may be more vulner- water, testing methods, and steps or domestic wastewater discharges, able to contaminants in drinking you can take to minimize exposure Water Source oil and gas production, mining, or water than the general population. is available from the Safe Drinking We serve more than 565 customers farming. Immuno-compromised persons such Water Hotline or at http://www.epa. an average of 53,000 gallons of water • Pesticides and herbicides, which as persons with cancer undergoing gov/safewater/lead. per day. Our water is groundwater may come from a variety of sources chemotherapy, persons who have that we purchase from another wa- such as agriculture, urban stormwa- undergone organ transplants, people Detected Contaminants ter system. The state has performed ter runoff, and residential uses. with HIV/AIDS or other immune sys- The attached table lists all the drink- an assessment of our source water • Organic chemical contaminants, in- tem disorders, some elderly, and in- ing water contaminants that we de- and they have determined that the cluding synthetic and volatile organ- fants can be particularly at risk from tected during the 2019 calendar year. relative susceptibility rating for the ic chemicals, which are by-products infections. These people should seek The presence of these contaminants Lake Preston public water supply of industrial processes and petro- advice about drinking water from in the water does not necessarily in- system is low. leum production, and can also come their health care providers. EPA/CDC dicate that the water poses a health from gas stations, urban stormwater guidelines on appropriate means risk. Unless otherwise noted, the For more information about your runoff, and septic systems. to lessen the risk of infection by data presented in this table is from water and information on opportuni- • Radioactive contaminants, which Cryptosporidium and other microbial testing done January 1 – December ties to participate in public meetings, can be naturally-occurring or be the contaminants can be obtained by 31, 2019 The state requires us to call (605)847-4140 and ask for Brenda result of oil and gas production and calling the Environment Protection monitor for certain contaminants less Nesseim. mining activities. Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline than once per year because the con- (800-426-4791). centrations of these contaminants Additional Information In order to ensure that tap water The sources of drinking water (both are not expected to vary significantly is safe to drink, EPA prescribes If present, elevated levels of lead from year to year. Some of the data, tap water and bottled water) include regulations which limit the amount can cause serious health problems, rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reser- though representative of the water of certain contaminants in water especially for pregnant women and quality, is more than one year old. voirs, springs, and wells. As water provided by public water systems. young children. Lead in drinking wa- travels over the surface of the land FDA regulations establish limits for ter is primarily from materials and The City of Lake Preston public wa- or through the ground, it dissolves contaminants in bottled water which components associated with service ter system purchases 100% of their naturally-occurring minerals, and must provide the same protection for lines and home plumbing. The City water from Kingbrook II Rural Water can pick up substances resulting public health. of Lake Preston public water supply System (0511).

2019 TABLE OF DETECTED REGULATED CONTAMINANTS FOR LAKE PRESTON (EPA ID 0398) Terms and abbreviations used in this the MCLGs as feasible using the best water. For turbidity, 95% of samples per liter table: available treatment technology. must be less than 0.3 NTU *mrem/year: millirems per year(a * Maximum Contaminant Level * Action Level(AL): the concentration * Running Annual Average(RAA): measure of radiation absorbed by Goal(MCLG): the level of a contami- of a contaminant which, when ex- Compliance is calculated using the the body) nant in drinking water below which ceeded, triggers treatment or other running annual average of samples *ppm: parts per million, or milli- there is no known or expected risk to requirements which a water system from designated monitoring loca- grams per liter(mg/l) health. MCLGs allow for a margin of must follow. For Lead and Copper, tions. *ppq: parts per quadrillion, or pico- safety. 90% of the samples must be below Units: grams per liter * Maximum Contaminant the AL. *MFL: million fibers per liter *NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units Level(MCL): the highest level of a * Treatment Technique(TT): A re- *pCi/l: picocuries per liter(a measure *ppb: parts per billion, or micro- contaminant that is allowed in drink- quired process intended to reduce of radioactivity) grams per liter(ug/l) ing water. MCLs are set as close to the level of a contaminant in drinking *ppt: parts per trillion, or nanograms *pspm: positive samples per month 90% Test Sites > Date Highest Level Ideal Substance Level Action Level Tested Allowed (AL) Goal Units Major Source of Contaminant Copper 0.2 0 08/14/18 AL=1.3 0 ppm Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives. Lead 3 0 08/14/18 AL=15 0 ppb Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits.

Highest Level Date Highest Level Ideal Goal Substance Detected Range Tested Allowed (MCL) (MCLG) Units Major Source of Contaminant Fluoride * 0.78 0.52 - 0.78 08/09/19 4 4 ppm Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Haloacetic 23.8 09/03/19 60 0 ppb By-product of drinking water chlorination. Results are reported Acids (RAA) as a running annual average of test results. Haloacetic 21.1 08/19/19 60 0 ppb By-product of drinking water chlorination. Results are reported Acids (RAA) as a running annual average of test results. Total Coliform 1 positive 5% 0 pspm Naturally present in the environment. Bacteria samples Total tri- 65.6 09/03/19 80 0 ppb By-product of drinking water chlorination. Results are reported halomethanes as a running annual average of test results. (RAA) Total tri- 62.5 08/19/19 80 0 ppb By-product of drinking water chlorination. Results are reported halomethanes as a running annual average of test results. (RAA) *

Please direct questions regarding this information to Mr Temp UM with the Lake Preston public water system at (605) 847-4140. * Kingbrook II Rural Water System (0511) test result.

2019 INFORMATION ON VIOLATIONS FOR LAKE PRESTON (EPA ID 0398) (This Drinking Water Report can be used as a Tier III Public Notice if distributed to each customer within 12 months of when the system was notified of the violation.) Date System Duration In Violation Type Parameter Notified Months Health Effects Language Action Taken By Your System Failure to Notify Another PWS Ground Water Rule 10/03/19 Back in compliance. For additional information concerning any violation please contact Mr Temp UM with the Lake Preston public water system at (605) 847-4140.

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LAKE PRESTON BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2020 Renovation. They asked to see what the cost of a new shed or renovations of the old building would be to make the building less of an eyesore, and more The regular meeting of the Lake Preston Board of Education was held on usable. Felderman said that he would try to get those quotes as soon as pos- Monday, June 8, 2020 at the school gymnasium. At 5:30 PM President Olson sible. Other items that were discussed were stage curtains, phone system, called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken with the following board and football field sound. members present: Jerod Olson, Steve Carlson, Brett Anderson, Josh Warne, Amanda Wienk, Travis Denison and Stacia Sneesby. Business Manager Felderman gave the board an update on the ASBSD board policy review stat- Curd, Superintendent Felderman, Tech Coordinator Odegaard, Principal ing that the policy will remain “our policy”, with approximately 4-5 policy Bothun, and Teacher Rep Lynne Brown was also in attendance. Also present adjustments to review each meeting over several meetings as per ASBSD’s was Brian Bindert with ABT Insurance and Donna Bumann representing the recommendations. Kingsbury Journal. Felderman then discussed COVID-19 developments. He said that gradua- The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Olson. tion went well, with the rain stopping just in time for the parade. He added that SDHSAA had pulled their restriction on student contact as of June 1st. ACTION 143- Motion by Anderson, second by Sneesby to approve agenda as Felderman decided to wait until June 8th to allow for more preparation. He the order of business. All voted aye, motion carried. added that although the weight room is now open to high school athletes and There was time allowed for public comments and conflict disclosure, with staff, he would recommend to wait to open it up to community members. none being heard. Felderman stated that he and Business Manager Curd met with representa- ACTION 144- Motion by Warne, second by Wienk to approve the consent tives with Valley FiberCom last week. This is the company that is currently items of the minutes of May 11th, May 2020 financials and June 2020 bills as putting fiber-optic cable throughout the City of Lake Preston. Felderman presented. All present voted aye, motion carried. would like to switch the schools phone service over to them, and as an additional bonus, Valley FiberCom would offer a dedicated TV channel to the Statement of Cash Receipts, Disbursements & Cash Balances school. Since there is a cost savings to the phone service, and as part of May-20 their agreement they will broadcast our junior varsity and varsity home games, it really appears to be a win-win. Felderman wanted to make sure Capital our community members were aware that the school would have a channel, General Outlay Special Ed Pension so they could sign up during this construction phase if they choose. Beginning Balance $ 979,496.04 $1,512,322.13 $ 279,158.24 $42,932.49 Tech Coordinator Odegaard and Supt. Felderman presented a quote from Swiftel REVENUES for the phone system upgrade. Odegaard added that the current system is obsolete, and if it goes down as our technician predicts, there would be no fix to Ad Val Taxes,Gross it. The quoted product is actually a step up from the current system and would Receipts $ 494,818.48 $ 223,251.93 $ 190,507.94 $ - cost $18,487. Swiftel predicts that this would last roughly 10-12 years. County Apport $ 621.34 New Business: there were no resignations at this time. St.& Fed.Aid $ 49,003.61 $ - $ 60.50 ACTION 145 – Motion by Anderson, second by Warne to accept the quote from Int.,Adm,Rentals $ 950.66 $ - $ - EMC Insurance for Property/Liability Insurance. All voted aye, motion carried. Transfers $ 39,932.49 $ - $ - $(42,932.49) ACTION 146 – Motion by Anderson, second by Carlson to approve the health Expenditures $(194,716.09) $(50,941.00) $(30,890.92) $ - services agreement with Horizon Health. All voted aye, motion carried. Ending Cash Balance $1,370,106.53 $1,684,633.06 $ 438,835.76 $ - ACTION 147 – Motion by Anderson, second by Denison to approve participation in the NESC Cooperative IDEA Consortium. All voted aye, motion carried. Food Service Driver Ed T&A ACTION 148 – Motion by Anderson, second by Wienk to accept the Nursing Beginning Balance $ 1,934.97 $ 1,753.44 $ 88,788.40 Contract with Universal Pediatric. All voted aye, motion carried. Revenue ACTION 149 – Motion by Anderson, second by Sneesby to accept the Child Sales $ 5,168.65 Nutrition Shared Service MOU with the Dakota Ten Buying Group. All voted Fed/State Reimb $ 5,791.87 aye, motion carried. Fees/Fundraisers $ - $ 3,388.74 ACTION 150 – Motion by Anderson, second by Denison to table the motion on the window quote until more information and quotes could be obtained. All Transfers $ 3,000.00 $ - $ - voted aye, approval of quote tabled. Expenditures $ (17,433.74) $ - $ - ACTION 151 – Motion by Denison, second by Warne to approve Valley Ending Cash Balance $ (1,538.25) $ 1,753.44 $ 92,177.14 FiberCom Agreement. All voted aye, motion carried. ACTION 152 – Motion by Warne, second by Anderson to approve the quote GENERAL FUND from Swiftel for the phone system upgrade. All voted aye, motion carried. Supplies: A-OX Welding $20.35, Discover $1,623.20, J W Pepper & Son $7.00, Kibble Equipment $81.34, Lowe’s $161.30, Maynard’s $27.60, Odegaard J. $36.91, ACTION 153 – Motion by Warne, second by Sneesby to approve opening the Odegaard K. $792.29, Prairie Ag Partners $806.83, Smith, K. $100.00, TEAM Lab position of SPED paraprofessional. Felderman added that this was a position $4,130.00; Wrestling Co-Op: Arlington School $6,560.30; Utilities: CenturyLink that has been vacated due to promoting Woodard to SPED Teacher. All voted $68.12, City of Lake Preston $419.54, Cook’s Waste $213.72, Northwestern aye, motion carried. $455.75, Ottertail Power $1,781.37; Fuel: Coles Petroleum $80.63; Publications: ACTION 154 – Motion by Anderson, second by Denison to surplus for disposal Kingsbury Journal $184.08; Service: LP Auto $31.39, NESC $21.30; Insurance: numerous textbooks, books, TVs, podiums and carts for disposal. All voted Northern Plains Insurance Pool $3,030.79; Bus Parking: Oldham Lutheran aye, motion carried. Church $350.00; Fees: Freeman R. $2,209.57, Sanford Health Plan $23.40 General Fund Total: $23,216.78 NESC report was presented by President Olson. He said the budget and pa- CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND per purchases were the main topics, and added that NESC is getting an addi- Improvements: Aron’s Electric $4,965.36, McMaster’s Gravel $1,969.84, Marco tional insurance quote due to EMC running higher than planned. Technologies $3,648.40, Smith Construction $6,362.26; Equipment: Discover Curd reported that in accordance with SDCL 13-7-20, no school board election Card: $2,972.33, Lowe’s $387.28, Northwest Pipe Fittings $5,377.32, Push Pedal was held due to no contested vacancy on the school board. She noted that Pull $167.94; Software: eBoardSolutions.com $1,025.00, Software House she has finalized the paperwork on the homeland security grant, and the International $1,685.40 school should be receiving the funds soon. Capital Outlay Fund Total: $28,561.13 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND Principal Bothun’s report focused on some adjustments to next school year Tuition: Children’s Home Society of Sioux Falls $4,686.98, Sioux Falls including a change to the FLEX period and possibly eliminating dedicated se- School District $913.77; Assessment: NESC $3,388.77 mester test days. Instead, semester tests would be conducted during class- Special Education Fund Total: $8,989.52 room time at a time that works well for each individual class. FOOD SERVICE FUND Superintendent Felderman took a moment to thank the late Christena Beck Service: Appeara $96.72, Culligan $57.00; Supplies: Maynards $51.20 for her generous scholarship donation for many future LPHS graduates. As Lunch Reimbursement: Bolin, M. $20.95, Bunker, B. $48.75, Carlson, B. $71.15, AD, Felderman reported that he and Arlington’s AD King met to review enroll- Martens K. $79.25, Messenger T. $37.00, Strande M. $32.00, Wendel C. $20.95, ment and participation numbers. The collective numbers would move any Williams L. $61.00; new teams to class A. Currently, they are very close to bumping up to 11 man Purchased Food: Dean Foods: $290.87, Earthgrains $171.20, US Foods $877.30 in football in fall of 2021. They would know more after fall enrollment num- Food Service Fund Total: $1,915.34 bers are reported. Grand Total: $62,682.77 May Payroll: General $110,352.64 Benefits $35,392.55; Special Education: ACTION 155- Pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2-1, Motion by Anderson, second by $11,806.59 Benefits: $4,333.91; Food Service: $4,176.52, Benefits $1,492.45; Sneesby to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing per- Total May Payroll: $167,554.66. sonnel at 7:17 pm. All present voted aye, motion carried. Board took a short recess and moved executive session to the school library. Brian Bindert with ABT insurance reviewed the property & liability renewal quote with EMC Insurance. He reviewed each line item, noting the costs as- ACTION 156- President Olson declared out of executive session at 8:31 PM. sociated with the insured. Overall, the total cost of the insurance as quoted ACTION 157 - Motion by Wienk, second by Anderson to adjourn the meeting is $24,852, which is an increase of $2,184 from last year. at 8:32 PM. All present voted aye, motion carried. Business Manager Curd reviewed the Capital Outlay Five Year Plan. She not- The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5:30 PM ed that she was able to cut over $100,000 out of the 2020-21 budgeted items at the Lake Preston Main Gymnasium with the budget hearing at 5:00 PM. by moving some non-essential expenditures to later in the plan. She did note There will also be a special board meeting at noon on June 29th to close out that the high school windows are still listed as the west high school windows the school fiscal year. are leaking causing some damage in the second floor classrooms on that side. Board members had many questions and suggestions for items that Kristi Curd Jerod Olson could either be bumped back or added. One item that members Anderson Business Manager President of Board & Carlson would like to see moved forward to 2021 is the North Building Published once at the total approximate cost of $216.27. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 21 Public Notices

THE DE SMET SCHOOL A. Lindstrom, Reimb guid supp every day. Board member Asleson emergency COVID sick leave plan. DISTRICT #38-2 434.51; Sanford Health Plan, H.S.A. questioned if families had been noti- Expect another Covid wave in the BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES part fee 16.00; T. Holland, reimb MS fied? Princ. Armstead said that they middle of influenza season. There is supp 63.00 Total Adv. Fd. $1297.23; had been waiting for the instructor’s much that is unknown, but there is a The School Board of the De Smet Appeara, service $304.57; Automatic letter, which had not been received. high potential of getting both viruses School District #38-2 of Kingsbury Building Supplies, alarm monitor- at the same time if COVID is spiking County, SD convened pursuant to ing 480.00; Avid Hawk LLC, website The board also heard that digital sig- in the community. She stressed that due notice at 5:30 PM on June 8th, mgr. 47.93; City of De Smet, Trans nage is being installed in the entry Horizon is always available to help 2020 in the high school library. Utilities 36.44; City of De Smet Oper way of the MS/HS and the Armory with questions and recommenda- Those attending were Pres. Shane and Maint Utilities 162.44; Colonial Gym. The signage will display mes- tions and they appreciate the oppor- Roth, Vice-Pres. Norm Koehlmoos, Research COVID supplies 259.55; sages, memos, advertising and also tunity to help and serve the students Donita Garry, Jared Tolzin and Barb Culligan, Utilities 135.00; EMC Ins. give activity participants the abil- of De Smet School District. Supt. Abi Asleson by Zoom conference call. Co, Property and liability Insurance ity to watch live stream in the entry praised Nurse Darcie for doing a fan- Administrators present were Supt. 37,112.00; Fusion, communications ways. tastic job and patiently working with Abi Van Regenmorter, Principal 481.03; Great American Media, AD Students will also be able to look students and staff. Andy Armstead and Bus. Mgr. Susan Periodical 49.95; Kingsbury Electric, forward to working with the “Maker Purintun. Visitors were Donna Communications 54.44; Kingsbury WAIVER APPLICATION FOR HS Space” program again. Mr. Pitts and CREDIT: On motion by D,. Garry sec- Palmlund representing Kingsbury Journal, communications 245.10; Princ. Armstead are going to use Journal. Horizon representative RN MFAC, LLC track supplies 171.95; onded by B. Asleson to approve waiv- the supplies and program started er application for 8th grade students Darcie Lee and George Cavanaugh. Midstate Agronomy, Ath.Fd/Grounds by Tricia Holland a few years back. chemical 773.10; NESC, Gen Services to enroll in Health Class for HS credit. PUBLIC PARTCIPATION: None A designated area next to Mr. Pitt’s This was the second reading of the 37.63; NESC, Read.Recovery services classroom will be where the stu- 352.16; NW Public Serv, Trans Utilities policy. On roll call vote: D. Garry AGENDA: On motion by N. dents will be allowed to work on “aye”, J. Tolzin “aye”, N. Koehlmoos Koehlmoos, seconded by J. Tolzin to 24.35, Oper and Maint Utilities 566.09; projects when they are caught up on Office Peeps, Copier Maint 369.99; “aye”, B. Asleson “aye”, S. Roth “aye” approve the presented agenda for academics and earn time for inde- - All voting “aye”, motion carried. the regular meeting of June 8th, 2020. Otter-Tail Power, Ath.Fd. Utilities pendent STEM learning. On roll call vote: D. Garry “aye”, J. 192.17; Transportation Utilities 31.54, SHARED TEACHING PLAN WITH LAKE Tolzin “aye”, N. Koehlmoos “aye”, B. Oper and Maint Utilities 3249.39; Supt. Abi reported that she and PRESTON: On motion by J. Tolzin, Asleson “aye”, S. Roth “aye” - All vot- Pfitzer Pest Control, Service 94.00; Princ. Armstead have been working seconded by N. Koehlmoos to ap- ing “aye”, motion carried. Rich’s Gas n Service, fuel 69.97; on in-service topics for the next year prove the proposed shared teaching Smith’s Lumber, cust supp 210.71; for new professional development plan with Lake Preston for Band and DELEGATIONS: None Trustworthy Hardware, Cust supp for staff. Choir. Supt. Abi praised the Lake CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE: 303.57; United Lab Cust COVID Supp The board also heard that the pre- Preston administration and two in- There were no conflicts of interest 763.16; Total General Fund $47,876.46 school enrollment is estimated be- structors, Lynne Brown and Kayla disclosures. Capital Outlay Fund: Adv.Fd. A. tween 14-16 students, which is right Vockrodt, for making this possible. Wilkinson, Coll Text 100.43; A. Flood, on the line as to whether there will On roll call vote: D. Garry “aye”, J. CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Coll Text $220.41; A.Gruenhagen, Coll be one or two sections. Tolzin “aye”, N. Koehlmoos “aye”, B. J.Tolzin, seconded by N. Koehlmoos Text 195.51; T. Albrecht, Reimb COVID Asleson “aye”, S. Roth “aye” - All vot- and unanimously carried to approve Tech 283.67 Total Adv. Fund 800.02; STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES ing “aye”, motion carried. the consent agenda including the Eternal Security Products, Security OVERVIEW: Darcie Lee, RN of Horizon minutes from the regular meeting of improvements 4352.98; G&R Controls Health Care gave an excellent update DOE INTENT TO INSTRUCT PLAN: On May 11th, 2020; the following finan- Inc., HVAC project 12,841.00 Total on the school nurse program for motion by D. Garry, seconded by N. cial report for the period of May 1st, Capital Outlay Fund $17,994.00 the 2019-2020 year. This is Ms. Lee’s Koehlmoos to approve the SD Dept 2020 through May 31st, 2020, the bills Special Education Fund: Adv.Fd. second year as the District’s school of Education’s Intent of instruct plan. presented for payment; and approval R. Gigov, Sped Supp Reimb 15.96; nurse. She reviewed the health/den- This plan is required by DOE to en- of the following contracts: MS/HS McCrossan Boys Ranch, Out of tal screenings, education programs sure that Districts did offer flexible Principal Andrew Armstead, Student Dist Tuition 1335.51; NESC, Early give, immunization tracking and the learning and fulfilled hour require- teacher assignments – Whitney Childhood Serv 396.18; Trans/Tech FRIENDS program. The overview ments. On roll call vote: D. Garry Reider (2nd grade) Jenna Barnhart 29.92; Psych Services 632.56; Speech included the 2019 goals that were “aye”, J. Tolzin “aye”, N. Koehlmoos (4th grade and SPED); Approval of Services 1215.03, Phys Therapy met before COVID19 shut down the “aye”, B. Asleson “aye”, S. Roth “aye” Wes Clubb – Co-Head Football Coach, 346.05, Occup Therapy 532.21 Total school year. Highlights were the - All voting “aye”, motion carried. Vicki Dylla - Head Volleyball Coach, NESC 3151.95; Total Special Education Epinephrine was stocked with staff EVENTS CENTER CONTRACT WITH Cory Haugen – Cross Country Coach, 4503.42 being educated on the use for stu- CITY: On motion by J. Tolzin, sec- Dan Wilkinson – Co-Head Football dents with allergies and having ac- onded by B. Asleson to approve the Coach On roll call vote: D. Garry FOOD SERVICE FUND: R.Amundson, tion plans in place. The nurse booth refund 7.15; B.Brown, refund 10.35; Event Center Rental contract with “aye”, J. Tolzin “aye”, N. Koehlmoos at orientation was a huge success the City of De Smet for $12,750. The “aye”, B. Asleson “aye”, S. Roth “aye” CASH-WA of Fargo, Food 1002.00; with Ms. Lee being able to have par- Dean Foods, Food 450.83; K. Dedeyne, board also reviewed the Plat of the - All voting “aye”, motion carried. ents sign consent forms and do im- “De Smet Events Addition” with ap- refund 54.55; C.Hojer, refund 32.85; munization checks. There were also GENERAL FUND: Revenue – Ad Val Tax A.Lesch, Refund 65.25; J. Martens, re- proval at a later date. Supt. Abi and anxiety screens with the FRIENDS re- Bd. Member Tolzin noted that they 480,448.83, Pr.Yr. Taxes 30.77, Pen&Int fund 1.00; Maynards Food, food 2.33; silience program being implemented 2.31 Interest 196.58, County Apport. J.Muser, reimb supp 112.75; P.Spader, th th are tracking water issues and gal- in the 5 and 7 grade. This program lons used. Mr. Tolzin noted that they 1088.30, State Aid 64,660.00, refund 1.95; US Foods, Food 1816.04; requires 20 hours of certification and Disbursements – 40,244.92, May J. Vincent, refunds 74.20 Total Food are considering putting in the boost- was funded through the Wellness er pump that was purchased a few Payroll 200,674.81 Service 3631.25 Coalition. Both Mrs. Lee and Mrs. TOTAL GENERAL FUND CASH Total 74,005.13 years back from Mack Landscaping. Lindstrom completed the certifica- The Event Center Contract is avail- BALANCE –990,520.93 tion. There were great strides met CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND: Revenue – Ad NESC BUSINESS REPORT: NESC board able in the business office. On roll representative Norm Koehlmoos there, until the program was ended call vote: D. Garry “aye”, J. Tolzin Val Tax 477,407.12, abruptly. Mrs. Lee would like to see Disbursements – 5079.02 noted that it was business as usual. “aye”, N. Koehlmoos “aye”, B. There were few absent board mem- those students who were involved be Asleson “aye”, S. Roth “aye” - All vot- TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND CASH able to finish when school resumes. BALANCE – 1,578,374.84 bers and the Zoom conference call ing “aye”, motion carried. was easier for those that were not She also noted the change of athletic SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND: Revenue – physicals no longer being offered on- BUILDINGS/FACILITIES ITEMS: Ad Val Tax –184,990.13, Pr.Yr Tax 4.65; able to be present in person. The board reviewed the budget for FY21. site at the school with athletes being Board members heard that Travis Other 150.00 required to do annual physicals at a Sichmeller will receive further Disbursements – 7339.07, May Payroll EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT health clinic. quotes for the boiler removal as the 57,415.93 FOUNDATION: No business. first one he received was higher then TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND The school nurse program offers he thought necessary. The buildings CASH BALANCE – 437,104.43 LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Pres. Roth re- the school the following benefits: ported that at this time Gov. Noem and grounds committee also visited FOOD SERVICE – Revenue – Sales to Participation in District’s open house with Co-Op Architecture as to quotes Pupils 498.25, Other Sales 253.61, has delayed asking for a special for the beginning of school year; session in June. The possibility of a received for an assessment of the Federal Reimbursement 3838.58 EpiPen training; Hearing Screens, LIW for necessary improvements Disbursements – 6769.41, May Payroll session in September has been dis- Flu Shots; Lions Eye Bank Vision cussed pending the next quarterly concerning HVAC and plumbing is- 20,201.71 Screening, Puberty Talk, Dental sues. Travis Sichmeller will be down TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND CASH revenue reports to deal with budget Screens, BMI Screens; Friends shortfalls. this week to go through the building BALANCE – -44,049.77 Program, Kindergarten Roundup and to do a review before the District ENTERPRISE FUND: Revenue – none BUILDINGS/FACILITIES COMMITTEE: CPR/AED-Stop the Bleed Training enters into an agreement. Pres. Disbursements – None The committee met prior to the regu- (Not completed due to COVID) Roth thanked board members Norm TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUND CASH lar meeting and will discuss in fur- Mrs. Lee was pleased with the in- Koehlmoos and Jared Tolzin for their BALANCE – 3942.63 ther detail during agenda item #13. crease with students participating in additional work and research in serv- TRUST AND AGENCY – Revenue the influenza immunization program. ing on this committee. –71,612.53 PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS: Princ. She thanked the staff for what can Disbursements – 42,235.20 Armstead updated the board that as be a few hours of high anxiety and SUMMER CONTACT/ATHLETIC TOTAL TRUST AND AGENCY FUND of now, Driver’s Education will start interruptions to the daily schedule. PROGRAMMING/ FALL PREPARATION CASH BALANCE - $162,059.50 on Monday. There are currently 14 At the end of Mrs. Lee’s presentation, DURING THE COVID VIRUS EPIDEMIC: Bill Listing for approval for June: students signed up. The students she reviewed with the Board to be Supt. Abi noted that since sending General Fund: Advanced Fund A. will be socially distanced in a large prepared for further school interrup- out the board packets and agenda Armstead, HS Tech Supp 302.40; C. classroom area or possibly the gym, tions due to COVID19. She suggested the previous Thursday, several Siver, Lawn care supplies 282.20; depending on the final enrollment to follow Federal and State guide- events had occurred. The gyms had A. Armstead, Tech Supp 149.09; J. number. COVID precautions will be lines, prepare for staff and students been opened up for athletic work- Poppen Reimb Title Supp 50.03; adhered to along with screenings to be quarantined and to have an Continued on page 23 22 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com Business & Professional Directory

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Continued from page 21 ing “aye”, motion carried. or may file written comments with the County Auditor at 202 2nd St SE, outs the previous Monday under the SPECIAL MEETING FOR END OF FISCAL De Smet, SD 57231, prior to the hear- SDHSAA guidelines of a three-phase YEAR BUSINESS: On motion by D. ing. program. All athletes are screened Garry, seconded by N. Koehlmoos to as they enter the gym with reports set June 29th, 2020, 7:45 AM for a spe- Jennifer R. Barnard filled out before allowing them to cial meeting to conduct end of fis- Kingsbury County Auditor work out. On Friday, Supt. Abi had cal year business. On roll call vote: Published once at the total approxi- been notified that a student who D. Garry “aye”, J. Tolzin “aye”, N. mate cost of $16.02 had been present in the building was Koehlmoos “aye”, B. Asleson “aye”, S. diagnosed with COVID19. Staff had Roth “aye” - All voting “aye”, motion followed all protocol in screenings, carried. KINGSBURY COUNTY however no symptoms or fever were NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by D. present at the time. AD McCune had BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Garry, seconded by N. Koehlmoos to let Mrs. Abi know that after visiting ON A PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE go into executive session at 6:47 on with the coaches, they felt that since personnel matters pursuant to SDL a few of the athletes had been in the Notice is hereby given that a Public 1-25-2 (1). On roll call vote: D. Garry vicinity of the student, it would be Hearing will be held on July 7, 2020 “aye”, J. Tolzin “aye”, N. Koehlmoos best to suspend all activities for the at 9:50 A.M. at the Kingsbury County “aye”, B. Asleson “aye”, S. Roth “aye” rest of the week. George Cavanaugh Courthouse Commissioners Meeting - All voting “aye”, motion carried. commended the District for handling Room to consider in full or in part the of the situation and realized that Regular session resumed at 6:58 PM. following proposed conditions: there were many different opinions Travis Steffensen requests a from expert sources that were of- ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business at this time, on motion Conditional Use, which if granted, fered as to how to address the pos- would permit the applicant to es- sible exposure of students and staff. by D. Garry, seconded by B. Asleson to adjourn. (6:59 PM) On roll call tablish a Lake Front Campground The board discussed the reopening vote: D. Garry “aye”, J. Tolzin “aye”, on Lot 1 in the East Half of the SE of the school in August and what N. Koehlmoos “aye”, B. Asleson 1/4 and Lots 5 & 6 of Section 25, things will look like. The SD Dept. of “aye”, S. Roth “aye” - All voting “aye”, T110N, R53W, Kingsbury County, Education will be releasing guide- motion carried. South Dakota. lines in the near future to help, but All persons interested therein may ultimately, decisions will need to ATTEST: Shane Roth, President appear and be heard before the be made locally as to what is hap- Susan Purintun, Business Manager Board of Adjustment at said hearing pening in their communities. It was Published once at the approximate or may file written comments with evident to the administration and cost of $204.25 the County Auditor at 202 2nd St SE, staff that distance learning is not for De Smet, SD 57231, prior to the hear- all students and there is concern of ing. students falling behind. The board, KINGSBURY COUNTY parents and community will need NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE Jennifer R. Barnard to be included in the drawing up of BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Kingsbury County Auditor guidelines and expectations. One ON A PROPOSED VARIANCE Published once at the total approxi- of the suggestions made by School mate cost of $14.68. Administrators Association is to form a committee of different indi- Notice is hereby given that a Public viduals to develop the guidelines. Hearing will be held on July 7, 2020 at 9:40 A.M. at the Kingsbury County NOTICE OF ELECTION Barb Asleson and Pres. Roth volun- LAKE PRESTON, SOUTH DAKOTA teered to serve as board members. Courthouse in the Commissioners meeting room to consider in full or Other suggestions of appointees A municipal election will be held were school staff, health care indi- in part the following proposed variances: on June 23rd in lake Preston, South viduals, parents, and city administra- Dakota. If the polls cannot be opened tion. The board will be discussing John and Christina Bjorkman because of bad weather, the election the guidelines and making final deci- are requesting a variance to may be postponed one week. sions during the July meeting. Section 4.01.03, Area Regulations The election polls will be open from JULY SCHOOL BOARD ANNUAL of the Kingsbury County Zoning Ordinance. The request, if granted, seven a.m. to seven p.m., central MEETING DATE: On motion by B. time on the day of the election. Asleson, seconded by J. Tolzin to would permit the applicant to an change the annual July board meet- additional garage against a stand- At the election, the following office ing from the second Monday to ing garage on the S 1/2 E 1/4 of will be filled: Friday, July 10th and hold the annual Section 33, T111, R56W EXC HWY, th Kingsbury County, South Dakota. Alderman Ward I, two- (2)-year term, Budget Hearing on Monday July 20 . Alex Post On roll call vote: D. Garry “aye”, J. All persons interested therein may Alderman Ward I, two- (2)-year term, Tolzin “aye”, N. Koehlmoos “aye”, B. appear and be heard before the Gary Buer Asleson “aye”, S. Roth “aye” - All vot- Board of Adjustment at said hearing Alderman Ward III, one- (1)-year term, Brian Verhey Alderman Ward III, one- (1)-year SAMPLE MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT term, Jim Conrad LAKE PRESTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, JUNE 23RD, 2020 Furthermore, the following individuals have filed certificate of nomi- nation in the office of the Finance Officer for the positions to be filled, and are unopposed: SAMPLE SAMPLE Mayor, two-(2) year term, Andy Wienk OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT Alderman Ward II, two- (2) year term, LAKE PRESTON, SOUTH DAKOTA LAKE PRESTON, SOUTH DAKOTA Joe schnell June 23, 2020 June 23, 2020 Alderman Ward II, two- (2) year term, Donna Bumann Alderman Ward III, two- (2) year ✔ ✔ To vote use a cross (X) or a check mark ( ) To vote use a cross (X) or a check mark ( ) term, John McMasters in the square in front of the name. in the square in front of the name. DO NOT cast more votes than are allowed in each race. DO NOT cast more votes than are allowed in each race. The polling place for the entire mu- nicipality shall be at the community room located on Third Street and For City Council Ward 1, two-year term, For City Council Ward 3, one-year term, Main in Lake Preston, South Dakota. you may vote for up to one or leave it blank you may vote for up to one or leave it blank Any voter who need assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the  ALEX POST  BRIAN VERHEY municipal finance office at (605) 847- 4140 before the election for information on polling place accessibility for people with disabilities.  GARY BUER  JIM CONRAD Brenda Nesseim Finance Officer 6-10-2wc Published twice at the approximate cost of $46.45 Published once at the total approximate cost of $157.50 24 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com CARTHAGE NEWS Classified Ads

History of the public school ANNOUNCEMENTS EMPLOYMENT BY LORALEE NELSON of 1909, the new school was started. CLAY MISAR CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER GRAVEL TRUCK DRIVER Kingsbury The new building was not completed On May 23, thirteen year old Clay County Highway Department is now A reminder that there will be no by fall, so classes were held in the Misar was diagnosed with leukemia accepting applications for a full time Straw Bale Days in Carthage August churches until the building was fi- and began treatments in Sioux Falls. Gravel Truck Driver.Successful candi- 1 and 2, 2020. nally ready. When the epidemic of Lake Whitewood Lutheran and sister date would operate Gravel Truck and Mark and Lisa Hinkley, De Smet, scarlet fever broke out, the school church First Lutheran of Brookings must be able to perform other duties visited her mother, Harriet Hatter- board was compelled to close an- are having a challenge fundraiser for as assigned.Applicant must have a Class A CDL License or must have the vig, Tuesday. other month. the Misar Family. The two churches will match dollar for dollar up to ability to obtain one. Starting wage Word was received of the death of The building is still standing, but $2000 each for the month of June. will be determined according to Milo Poppen of Oregon City, Oregon in a state of disrepair and will be So for each dollar donated it will be- experience, with minimum wage of at the age of 90. He is survived by his demolished when all the details are come three for Clay and his family. $18.00 per hour. To apply pick up an brother Gail Poppen. The family lived worked out. The first graduating As Clay goes though a month long application at the Kingsbury County on the farm east of Carthage where class was in 1911 with two graduates, treatment there will be hardships for Highway Department, West Hwy 14 John and Gladys Button later lived. Charles Barnett and Carl W. Almen. his parents and two bothers and sis- De Smet. Open until filled. Levi Hattervig, Winona, Minn., The last graduating class was in ter, for which this fund is intended to LOOKING FOR SELF-MOTIVATED, de- visited his parents, David and Connie 1983, with nine seniors – Amber Hat- help with. All donations can be sent to: Clay Misar Fund, Citizen State tail-oriented individual! This position Hattervig, Tuesday until Thursday. tervig, Kathy Carter, Dawn Grogan, Bank PO Box 378, Arlington SD 57212. requires moderate physical strength Cindy Rostyne, Sherry Moe, Andrew Thank-you for your generosity! to perform routine cleaning tasks, DID YOU KNOW? Nelson, Norman Madison, Steven ensuring beautiful, safe facilities for Public school education started Lund and J.C. Paul. The elementary A BIG THANK YOU to all who sent children and staff. Duties include in Carthage in 1883 in a building building was built in the early 60s and cards, messages on Facebook, and cleaning, assisting with snow remov- one block north of the high school closed in 2007 with Landon Hamilton, called for my birthday. It was a al, performing minor facility repairs building. That building was sold to Zach Maznio and Chris Novack as the great day! God Bless, stay safe. Herb and performing routine tasks. Pay is DOE. Send application and resume last sixth grade graduating class. Rusche. Mr. P.S. Finley, and in the summer to: Abi Van Regenmorter, Supt., De THANK YOU to everyone for wishing Smet School District, P.O. Box 157, De me well on my retirement and to all Smet, SD 57231 ESMOND NEWS the kids and staff at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary. Thanks for the ROCS TRANSPORTATION is seeking memories. Bruce Wolkow. applications for a full time driver for De Smet Area Transit. This posi- The spread continues THANK YOU EVERYONE for making tion is full time with competitive my retirement day so special! The wages, paid time off and paid holi- BY MARLIN CLENDENING 100th Anniversary of Esmond that ap- drive by parade was so amazing days. Driver must have a valid South peared in the South Dakota magazine. and I have never been so surprised! Dakota Driver’s License. Applicant Four plus inches of rain in the Es- The spread of Esmond continues… Thanks again, Kathy Reed must have a good driving record mond area resulted in closing roads The second and last school was and will be required to undergo a Pre-Employment Drug Test and a torn down by a Hutterite colony and in Esmond township. A reminder, AUCTIONS Criminal Investigation Background when traveling on township roads, to materials from the school were used Check. Must have proof of insur- know the roads. on various projects. INTERSTATE AUCTION CENTER: ance. People friendly and good The Wehlander family visited The coal sheds were torn down June 20 at 10 AM. Equipment, Farm driving skills a must. Open until Erik Wehlander recently in Vermil- and materials used on the Goss farm. Machinery Consignment; 3 miles filled. Contact Human Resources lion. Erik Wehlander and Amy Zeller The town barn was moved to the east of Sioux Falls Exit 402. Call 605- Jill Stoltenburg-jstoltenburg@roc- 331-4550 auctionzip.com. were also at the Wehlander’s over Fenner farm west of Esmond and sinc.org to receive an application. the weekend. He was home from his used for a hog barn and storage, For more information call, 605-384- 3883. ROCS TRANSIT is an Equal then moved back and now sits on the internship in Vermillion. EMPLOYMENT Opportunity Employer. The death of South Dakota histo- Clendening farm. DESCO ARCHITECTURAL, INC. is seek- rian and author John Miller brings The bank vault went to Aberdeen NORTHWEST AREA SCHOOLS in ing summer workers. Must be 16 or back memories of meetings a small and the jail cell sits on the Warren Isabel, SD is seeking applications older and able to work on your feet Hannah farm. for the following position: Health group of Esmond and Manchester for 45+ hours per week. Day Shift, Science Instructor: South Dakota people had with him in his search History note — 1884 — Area farm- would consider part time as well. certification is required. Work- for early history of Harvey Dunn. ers were buying their speed grain in $12/hr Call Scott at (605) 854-9126 to related experience may count to- The group met once in Carthage and Lake Preston because of the price. apply. ward certification. NWAS offers another time at the Esmond Hall. In Wheat was .85 cents a bushel and competitive salary, benefits, trans- DO YOU ENJOY WORKING with 1985, he wrote an article about the seed corn was $2-$3 per bushel. portation and SD Retirement. Please young people? The De Smet School contact Quinn Lenk, NWAS Director District is looking for motivated, at 605-466-2206, or by email at: quinn. patient individuals to join our team. [email protected] position is open until Paraprofessionals are 9-month, hour- BANCROFT BUGLE filled. ly positions. $13.50/hour with excellent benefits. Send application and resume to: Abi Van Regenmorter, Sharing the wealth Supt., De Smet School District, P.O. Box 157, De Smet, SD 57231 BY ROSE GROTHE my dad’s dad, Ed Currier, who lived in Osceola just across the street Mr. and Mrs. Jay (Joanne Grothe) from the grocery store. He liked to Pesicka proudly announce the birth trap and fish, and he really liked to of Natalie April Pesicka, born on garden. He always had a large gar- THANK YOU! June 11, 2020, to their son Daniel and den, and it always did very well for The family of Brenda Jennings would like to thank everyone for the calls, texts, wife, Brandi, of Sioux Falls. Natalie him. food, visits at the house, cards, flowers and memorials that were sent at the weighed 6 pounds and 10 ounces and I am not sure he ever ate any of time of Brenda’s passing. Also for all the prayers that were said for the family! measured 19 ½” long. She is the first the produce himself. You see, he Thanks to everyone who braved the rain and joined us on Main St, and grandchild for Jay and Joanne and planted all these vegetables for other followed us to the cemetery, and stood beside us, and offered us umbrellas! It the 13th great-grandchild for Rose people. I remember some kids com- was very heartwarming to see all the cars waiting for us. Your thoughtfulness Grothe. ing over to his garden one day when will never be forgotten, Word has been received of the I was there, and they were taking all Thank you to Richard Poppen for the comforting words at the house, and at death of Rev. Stanford Sutton of New kinds of vegetables home. He had the service, and cemetery! Also thank you to Roger Osthus and the staff at the Jersey. He passed away on April 22, told all the kids in the neighborhood Osthus Funeral Home, for all the compassion, kind words during this difficult to come and get whatever kinds of 2020. Rev. Sutton was the minister at time. vegetables they wanted, so I guess he the Bancroft Orthodox Presbyterian The smallest expressions of words, kindness will never be forgotten. Thank Church and the Manchester Church was way ahead of his time. you all for helping us through this difficult time. in the 70’s for a few years. He served Now, I hear of people planting gar- May God Bless each and everyone of you! in Ohio, Maine and New Jersey. dens and sharing with neighbors and Rev. Sutton served as a pastor for 48 friends because of the coronavirus. Paul Jennings years, retiring in 2013. He was also Grandpa just liked to garden and got David, Desire’, Emily, Blake and Brooke Jennings an instructor at the New York School a lot of satisfaction in helping others Mary Jennings of the Bible in Manhattan, N.Y. through the years. Happy Father’s Karen and Peggy Jennings With Father’s Day this Sunday, Day Grandpa Ed, and thanks for Doug, Paula (PJ) Blue and family I’d like to tell you a little bit about your generosity. 3.3x3.5 4x3.5

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Dean and Betty Kooiman of Brandon, S.D., enjoy a nice morning at their All rebates to dealer, financing WQCA, documentation fee $60 on every sale,rebates end 06/30/2020 campsite. (Photo by Connie Girard) kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 27

DE SMET: Bulldogs shine on the court, gridiron, golf course and track FROM BACK PAGE winning the final two. the tournament was postponed and In our time frame, the Bulldogs eventually canceled because of the continued that success under legend- pandemic. ary head coach Marv McCune. Mc- Cune played on the state champion- FOOTBALL ship teams in 1970 and 1971, and then The Bulldogs have also enjoyed guided De Smet’s boys to the state success on the gridiron with two state titles in 1987, 1995 and 1999. football titles in the past 35 years. The Bulldogs survived a fourth- The first came in 1988 when De quarter comeback to hold off Selby Smet scored twice in the final 5½ 50-49 in 1987 at Rapid City. minutes to knock off unbeaten Her- “I knew we had the team to win reid-Pollock 36-26 and capture a state the state tournament, and we worked Class 9A title for head coach Everett hard to get there,” said McCune. Gebhart. “When you know you have the play- The Bulldogs started the season ers to win it, then it’s really some- 1-4 before winning their final seven thing to win it, because it’s difficult games. to try and go out and accomplish it “No way in the world did I think when you know you’re supposed to.” we were going to make the playoffs,” De Smet downed Tulare 58-49 in said De Smet’s Troy Tingle, who was the 1995 State B championship at Ab- voted the outstanding lineman of the erdeen. game. “But you look back at De Smet “This is just the greatest feeling De Smet head boys’ basketball coach Jeff Gruenhagen visits with his players tradition and pride … this team has I think anyone could have. It’s awe- during the 2019 state Class B championship game against Clark-Willow Lake at more heart than anything.” some, you wouldn’t believe it,” said the Barnett Center in Aberdeen. De Smet’s boys have won three state basketball Jason Hein was a key member of senior guard Jeremy Dobson. “I wish championships since 1985 — Class B in 1987 and 1995 and Class A in 1999. De Smet’s 1998 state championship everyone could experience some- Gruenhagen played on the 1987’s state championship team. (Public Opinion file and then led the Bulldogs to a per- thing like this.” photo) fect 12-0 season and a 59-0 win over The Bulldogs moved up to Class A Avon in the 2003 state Class 9A title and capped a 23-1 season with a 60-52 “Too much television ruins bas- championship because they worked game. win over West Central in 1999 at Rap- ketball as far as I’m concerned,” together.” The Bulldogs, bolstered by a tal- id City. The team included McCune’s said McCune. “We sit and watch col- The current head basketball ented running game and a top-notch son Dustin. lege and pro players and we forget coaches at De Smet — Jeff Gruenha- defense, outscored their opponents Coach McCune notched his 300th what the basics are. These kids re- gen (boys) and Doug Osthus (girls) — 554-11 that season. career win during the tournament, ally know what the basics are and each played on the 1987 state champi- “This year was just one of those which included a wild 81-78 semifinal were willing to do it in order to win onship team. dream seasons. You don’t know if win over Little Wound in the semi- a state championship. A lot of them De Smet’s boys lost to Clark-Wil- you’ll ever have one like it again but finals. Jess Heart of Little Wound could have been stars, but instead low Lake in the 2019 State B champi- you hope,” said Hein. “It just turned scored 48 points in the game. we are a star as one. They got a state onship and were one of the favorites out unbelievable.” heading into the 2020 tournament, which was canceled because of the BOYS’ GOLF coronavirus pandemic. De Smet finished second in the Osthus has guided De Smet’s girls 1995 state Class B boys’ golf tourna- to four State B tournament appear- ment and took the final step the next ances since 2013. The Bulldogs fell to year. Warner 31-19 that year, but downed Matt Kees finished third to lead Ethan 49-39 for the first girls’ bas- the Bulldogs to the 1996 state title. De ketball state championship in school Smet edged Plankinton 467-469 for history in 2019. the title. “It feels great,” said Osthus, whose daughter, Rynn, scored 15 points in OTHERS the championship game. “We were in George Mollner certainly had a a final in 2013 and lost a close semi- memorable career and senior year final in 2015. We’ve been successful for the Bulldogs in 1998-99. He won in state tournaments, but obviously the state Class B boys cross country beating Ethan is special for us.” title in the fall of 1998, played on De The Bulldogs earned a shot at de- Smet’s state Class A championship fending their title by qualifying for boys basketball team in March of the 2020 State B tournament. They 1999 and then won four events in the won their first-round game before state track meet in May.

De Smet athletes recognized The De Smet boys’ basketball team ended a strong season by qualifying as the #1 seed for the State B Basketball tournament, which was canceled due to COVID-19. Team members Ethan McCune, Rett Osthus and Kalen Garry (above, left to right) were chosen for Lake Central Conference 1st team honors this season. Osthus and Garry were also named to the 1st team of the Dakota Valley Conference. Not pictured is Tory Holland who was named 2nd team all DVC. Alec Dobson, at left, was Region 1B champion at 138 pounnds and wrestled to a 5th place finish at this year’s State Wrestling Meet. Dobson was named an all-state wrestler and all LCC/Big East this season. (Photos by Marv McCune) 28 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com KINGSBURY JOURNAL Sports +Recreation

LOOK WHAT I CAUGHT THE LAST 35 YEARS: DE SMET BULLDOGS Shining on and off the court Reprinted with permission from the Watertown Public Opinion. Last week we highlighted the athletic ac- complishments of Lake Preston High School over the past 35 years.

BY ROGER MERRIAM Watertown Public Opinion

It would be easy to say De Smet is a basketball town and leave it at that when discussing the accomplish- ments of De Smet High School athletes these past 35 years. Sure, the Bulldogs have qualified of Jackson, Minn. CHAD MOHNS for either the state Class A or B boys landed this nice walleye on Lake basketball tournament 13 times since Albert last week. Fishing on Lake 1986, and also for five Class B girls Poinsett, Lake Albert and Lake basketball tournaments, all since Thompson has been good when 1994. the wind is manageable. The fish The tradition of basketball suc- have remained relatively shallow, cess includes state Class B boys’ and crankbait fishing hasn’t taken championships in 1987 and 1995 and off yet. Nightcrawlers and leeches a state Class A boys’ title in 1999, as pulled behind bottom bouncers well as a state Class B girls’ basket- have been the most productive. ball championship in 2019. (Photo by Dan Houg) Still, that isn’t all the highlights De Smet’s Blake Hojer (42) gets outside during the 2002 state Class 9AA state for De Smet athletes since 1985. Oth- championship football game against Plankinton-White Lake. De Smet lost 26-16, but Hojer and the Bulldogs returned in 2003 and capped a 12-0 season with a 59-0 ers include: Catch something big? win over Avon in the state Class 9A championship. (Public Opinion file photos) • State Class 9A football champion- Send your fish pictures with story to ships in 1988 and 2003 and a runner- De Smet’s Rynn [email protected] up finish in Class 9AA in 2002. Osthus drives to • A state Class B boys’ golf cham- the basket during pionship in 1996 and a runner-up fin- a game in the ish the previous year in 1995. 2019 state Class • Back-to-back runner-up finishes B girls basketball in the Class B boys’ division at the tournament. The We want to see state track meet in 1986 and 1987. Bulldogs went on • Six state volleyball tournament to defeat Ethan your summer appearances since 1985 — four in 49-39 in the Class B and two others in Class A. championship sports photos! game, earning BASKETBALL the school’s first- Send them to De Smet’s boys’ basketball team ever state girls qualified for state for the first time basketball title. editor@kingsbury in 1925, advanced to the state B Rynn’s father Doug championship for the first time coached the team in 1959 and then made three con- and also played on De Smet’s journal.com. secutive appearances in the State B 1987 state Class championship game from 1969-71, B boys basketball See , page 27 DE SMET champions. Recreation area rebounds following flooding Campers enjoy local users have enjoyed the swim beach Remi (front) and and lake water. Kimber Efraimson state park while The water level is down, making get ready to ride social distancing all 103 campsites, along with the five their family’s camping cabins and lodge, easily ac- jetski on the lake. BY CONNIE GIRARD cessible. As you drive through the The family, which park, you will see campers enjoying includes seven Last summer, flooding caused quality outdoor time with family children, enjoys many campers to cancel their res- members. Social distancing rules ap- spending time on ervations at Lake Thompson Rec- ply, and sites are far enough apart to the water. (Photo reation Area. Portions of the road make this possible. by Connie Girard) leading into the park, along with the While visiting the recreation area, swim beach, were underwater due to check out one of the hiking trails or spring snowmelt and rain. the day use picnic area. This camping season looks to be Play some beach volleyball or pad- much better. Beginning in April, dle your kayak along the shoreline. campers have flocked to the recre- Enjoy fishing from shore at one of ation area on weekends. Fishermen the outlooks near the entrance to the have taken advantage of the usable park or simply drive through the rec- docks and fish cleaning station. Day See CAMPING, page 26