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NEWS FROM LENDING A HAND | FOOD PANTRY LakeYOUR TOWNPreston Helping make sure no one goes hungry Academic awards p. 11, 12 All it takes is a This article is part of a special series income. You knew finances were going to New faces about volunteers, who provide be tight, but now the rent is coming due, at Chamber p. 10 caring heart and time many services to our communities. the utility bills are sitting on the counter, each doctor’s visit is costing something BY MIKE SIEFKER because your deductible has not been ago, you broke your ankle playing soft- Kingsbury Journal met. The kids still need to eat; you still ball. Your sick leave at work is all used need gas in the car so you can make De Smet up, but they have agreed to keep your Imagine being a single parent. You those doctor’s appointments and take the job for you. You are not bringing in any have three kids to care for. Three weeks See , page 2 High school PANTRY class of 2021 p. 16 Three unique weekends Newspaper team planned for Pageant p. 8
New pastor in town p. 14 honored for Public Service Top students honored at Capitol p. 9 Kingsbury Journal and staff win seven awards Called to motherhood p. 5 BY MIKE SIEFKER Kingsbury Journal Moms do their best p. 13 The South Dakota Newspaper As- Learning by doing sociation (SDNA) held their annual newspaper awards for 2020 in Brookings and mistakes p. 7 on April 29. The Kingsbury Journal was honored with two first place awards, Nursing runs three second place awards and two third deep at center p. 14 place awards. The newspaper was start- ed, organized and run by volunteers and Track and golf is now nearly a year old. The SDNA represents the state’s 118 p. 28 results daily and weekly newspapers. They host their yearly Better Newspapers Contest to place a spotlight on the state’s leading Business directory newspapers, journalists and advertising. pp. 24-25 Awards are selected from the previous calendar year and announced in the Classifieds pp. 23-24 spring. The Kingsbury Journal won first- Obituaries p. 6 Feeding America place for a weekly publication in the Planting is in full swing, with much of the corn now in the ground. Dan Tolzin pushes Public Service category. The award was Public notices pp. 18-22 to get the crop in by Ethan Fonder’s house last week. (Photo by Ethan Fonder) See HONORS, page 3 Voices p. 4 COUNTY COMMISSION VOL. 141, ISSUE 18 Wide open spaces for local hiking and biking Commissioners hear plan on sioners titled “The Recreational Trail are being considered.. Cooperation be- Project in Kingsbury County – Enhanc- tween the towns connected along with Recreational Trail Project ing the Quality of Life on the Prairie.” the County, State, National Park Service The idea came from the ISG Group and and numerous other agencies would be BY MIKE SIEFKER their master plan for the “Main Street needed for this plan. Kingsbury Journal Revitalization Project.” ISG Group was There are already hiking and biking hired by the De Smet Development Cor- trails in the Black Hills, and the design The newly appointed county commis- poration in 2019. Their Master Plan calls for the project would be similar. sioner, Corey Lundquist, was sworn in at for a revitalization to the downtown “Come see our wide-open spaces,” Tuesday’s Commissioners’ Meeting. area, wayfinding signs and improve- said Nancy Montross. De Smet Development Corporation ments to parks. “It’s about family doing things togeth- Director, Rita Anderson, introduced Bar- Construction of walking and biking er,” said Anderson. ett Steenrod, a Community Planner with trails throughout the county may start Bicycling and hiking on a trail away the National Park Service stationed in with local trails in De Smet from the from vehicles could appeal to most people, Minnesota. The two organizations have Laura Ingalls Wilder Society to Silver and doing it in this area with local scen- been working together and have come Lake to Silver Lake Forest and even ery would make it even more appealing. up with a proposal for the area. The pre- to the Ingalls Homestead. It could also Data is already showing an increase in sentation was strictly for informational branch out to include trails to Lake walking, bicycling and running in Kings- purposes, and commissioners did not Thompson, Lake Preston, Arlington, bury County, and the trails would keep take any action. Iroquois and Spirit Lake. The project is these individuals off the roadways and Steenrod pitched a project to commis- in the planning stage and many options See COMMISSION, page 3 2 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com PANTRY: Volunteers get the satisfaction of delivering a needed meal FROM FRONT PAGE kids to school. This is probably one you would make a great food pantry tion volunteering will provide will pantry. Contacting one of the church- of the hardest times you have had in volunteer. more than make up any inconvenience es will put you in touch with someone your life financially. you may suffer to your schedule. Food who would be grateful for the help. Even the best planned lives have WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A pantries can use all sorts of assistance. To help in Lake Preston, call 847- times of hardships. No one wants VOLUNTEER AT A FOOD PANTRY? If you have the muscles and really 4587 or leave a message. They will be to ask for help, but it sure is nice to Volunteers at a food pantry need to don’t want to have contact with the appreciative of any help received. know assistance is there when you possess just two things, a caring heart clients, they can use you to move items In De Smet, call 203-1993, and Flick- need it. If helping community fami- and time. Finding volunteers for a food around so there is no heavy lifting for inger will be glad to answer any ques- lies sounds appealing to you, then pantry can be difficult. The satisfac- the other volunteers. They can even tions you may have. schedule some time for you to work when no one will be visiting. IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED Food pantries need volunteers who In Kingsbury County, there are can pick up items from various loca- three larger food pantries located in tions and bring them to the food pan- Arlington, Lake Preston and De Smet. try. They need volunteers to stock the There are some churches that run shelves, bins and freezers, checking their own food pantries. the items to ensure they are safe. Vol- Arlington’s food pantry is located unteers may be used to solicit dona- inside the United Methodist Church. tions or encourage businesses to host It is open every Tuesday from 2:30-4:30 food drives. Some one that is very so- p.m. There are no residency require- cial and outgoing would be a perfect fit ments. They have food, paper goods, for that. A volunteer with organizing limited baby items, toys and some fro- skills would be a great addition. The zen foods. They would be appreciative hours will not be very demanding, and for any meat donations and breakfast the atmosphere will be relaxed. cereals donated. Lynn Beck, a retired air traffic con- If assistance is needed in Lake Let’s get that pre down troller, started to volunteer with De Preston, there are no residency re- Smet’s food pantry about three years quirements either. The food pantry is ago, while Helen Janish, a retired open the third Friday of every month teacher, began volunteering seven or from 1-5 p.m. It is in a back room of It’s go time. And timing is everything. eight years ago. Both would like to the Barber Shop on Main Street. They see some younger volunteers to help. have food, household items and cou- Call us when you’re ready to plant your When seeking a new volunteer, they pons for items of need. corn and soybeans. We’ll get the pre on. 605 854 9282 look for someone with some free time, The food pantry in De Smet will help someone to occasionally unload a anyone but is geared toward assisting truck and someone who likes to talk any Kingsbury County resident. They with people and help them out. are open 1-4 p.m. each Tuesday. They The Kingsbury County Food Pan- stock food, refrigerated food and house- Pancake Feed and Health Fair try Director, Robyn Flickinger, says it hold items. They will also meet people best. “It's satisfying that you can help at the pantry for special needs, or if Sunday May 16 from 8 am to 1 pm people. The main thing about being someone happens to get in a bind and at the De Smet Firehall a volunteer is you need to have a real needs food right away. De Smet Rescue is hosting a pancake feed to unveil our new ambulance. heart for the people. You really have to have an open heart for people and FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA TRUCK The Cardiac Ready Community Committee will be understand that there's a lot of people Feeding South Dakota is a mo- offering blood pressure screenings along going through a lot of things that we bile food bank that makes monthly with CPR and AED short courses. probably don't even know about.” rounds. An estimated 50-70 pounds Free will donation “I remember one time when I was of items are distributed directly from taking care of my niece,” continued their truck. The only requirement Flickinger. “I needed some extra help needed is a driver’s license, and for and asked the food pantry, and the some distribution, a statement of lady there made me feel so bad about household income. CrossFit Kids Presents: myself that I never went back. We The truck travels through Kings- Rocket Hero WOD: Wednesday May 19th times are 3:30-4:10 & 4:10-4:50 want people to know that we are there bury County on the fourth Wednes- or Friday May 21st times are 2:10-2:50 3:10-3:50 & 4:10-4:50. Ages 6-12 welcomed for them; we are not there to judge, day of every month and spends an Cost is $10.00 for non-current CF Kids Members and we will help in any way we can.” hour at each stop. Distributions & $5.00 for current CF Kids Members. If the thought of being a food pantry usually occur in Arlington from 9-10 volunteer appeals to you, contact one a.m. at the United Methodist Church, $5.00 will be donated to the local fire department. of the pantries for more information. 202 4th Street South. Lake Preston In some of the smaller towns, the local is scheduled from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Forms must be signed by churches may run their food pantries. the United Church of Christ, 104 N. Tuesday May 18th at CrossFit AVA If there is not a food pantry available in Main Avenue, and the final stop is in your area, think about starting one if De Smet between noon and 1 p.m. on Questions Contact Chelsea Wipf there is a need in your community. Wilder Lane (between the Event Cen- CrossFit AVA is located at: 605 854-9043 ter and Washington Park). 309 Prairie AVE SW DeSmet IF YOU’RE INTERESTED Visit feedingsouthdakota.org for IN BEING A VOLUNTEER exact times, locations and updated Follow us on Facebook & Instagram In Arlington, four churches run the schedules. to stay informed on more fun Events!
A Card Party Shower for Dale Goreham who will celebrate his 90th Birthday on May 11th.
Happy Birthday! Lynn Beck, left, and Helen Janish donate their time at De Smet’s Kingsbury County Send cards to the following address: Food Pantry. Both volunteers cite helping people, families and their community as The Deerfi eld their motivation to volunteer, and they said it can even be fun. Finding volunteers A� n: Dale Goreham #383 | 575 Hospital Road | New Richmond, WI. 54017 for food pantries can be a challenge, and volunteer help is greatly appreciated. (Photo by Mike Siefker) kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 3
COURT NEWS COMMISSION: Trails would boost recreation in the area The money collected on a $117.50 FROM FRONT PAGE speeding ticket is distributed to the following sources: $39 to the school district in the county where the violation occurred, $30 to the Law Enforcement Of- ficer Training Fund, $23.50 to the Unified Judicial System for court automation, $11 to the 911 Tele- communicator Training Fund, $6 to the Court Appointed Attorney & Public Defender Fund, $5 to the Victim’s Compensation Fund, $2 to the Court Appointed Special Advocates Fund and $1 to the Abused and Neglected Child De- fense Fund. JESSE ANTONEN, Hetland, seat belt violation, fined $25.00. MICHAEL WALDNER, Willow Lake, reduced load March and April A recreational trail would encourage exploration and appreciation of the South Dakota landscape and may make it possible and 56 in a 45 mile per hour zone, to develop camping options at Silver Lake Forest or to create roadside information stations where visitors can picnic, take a fined $1377.50. walk and view information about local businesses, history, and recreation options. (Submitted photo) , Hayti, 60 in a 55 onto a safer trailway system. BRYNN ALFSON OTHER AGENDA ITEMS education needed for their positions. mile per hour zone, fined $97.50. The trails could increase tourism and • Commissioners entered the Board Commissioners authorized the trip supply an economic boost to communi- of Adjustment for a variance hear- and education. KYLIE KESSLER, Pierre, 75 in a 65 ties along the trails. Benefits for local citi- ing. Scott Carlson had requested the • Purintun also requested a tax mile per hour zone, fined $117.50. zens would include biking from De Smet abatement on a mobile home assessed board approve a variance on his prop- Erwin, 60 to Lake Thompson to fish and then rid- this year. A mobile home was being CHRISTI ROSENLUND, erty regarding a bin that would be in a 55 mile per hour zone, fined ing back. A Lake Preston couple training stored temporarily on a property in placed close to the right-of-way. The $97.50. for a marathon could jog eight miles to neighbor on the other side of the road Bancroft. It was noticed on the prop- De Smet take a break and then jog back. had written a note that he was okay erty on November 1 of 2020. It is now JENNICA WEISS, Hetland, 60 in a 55 Studies have shown that for each with the proposal. With that, commis- moved out, and it turns out it was mile per hour zone, fined $97.50. dollar a community spends on trails, only stored there temporarily. This sioners approved the variance and De Smet, seat belt three dollars savings by reduced was approved by the commissioners. THOMAS GEHM, returned to their regular session. violation, fined $25.00. healthcare costs are seen. A communi- • Building Superintendent, Lonny • Commissioners held the first ty that works out is fit and healthy and Palmlund, advised commissioners that reading of Resolution 2021-14 on DAVID NELSON, Hetland, 76 in a 65 will spend less in medical care. There he would be putting the fluid cooler proposed permit fee increases. Com- mile per hour zone, fined $137.50. are also improvements to one’s mental back on-line in the air conditioning missioners had questions about the health and reduced stress when par- unit. Commissioners had originally wording and tabled the item to the SHERIFF REPORTS ticipating in physical activities. planned to fill the system with gly- next meeting. The Governor’s Office, Game Fish col. Last year’s estimates were about • Commissioners also held a The Kingsbury County Sheriff’s and Parks, S.D. Department of Trans- $7,000 for 240 gallons of it, and the cur- meeting with the department heads Department reports one accident. portation, State Historical Society, rent price to fill the system would be about opening the courthouse and National Park Service and many other relaxing or doing away with COVID $17,000. No action was taken. APRIL 26 - KATHERINE HALER of agencies are already aware of the • Deputy Director of Equalization, precautions and restrictions. After Lake Preston was in the drive thru plans and are assisting in planning, es- Maggie Purintun, requested travel much discussion, it was decided to at Dairy Queen in De Smet when timating costs, maintaining and even and educational expenses for herself open the bathrooms up to the pub- her foot slipped off the brake, hit offering some funding potentials. and the Director of Equalization to lic; everything else will remain the the gas pedal, causing her to hit the If you would like to read more attend an assessor convention Sept. same. rear bumper of the car driven by about the project, please visit: https:// 19 - 24 of this year. This would pro- County Commissioners will meet Suzzane Petersen of Hoven. The storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/87dd25 vide both employees with the proper again on May 18 at 8:30 a.m. 2016 Toyota Camry driven by Pe- 941ee24355b2ab91648b8d0f83 tersen suffered $700.00 in damages. The 2019 Dodge Durango driven by Haler sustained no damages. AWARDS: Award for Public Service goes to newspaper team FROM FRONT PAGE given to the entire staff for their for- mation of a community-supported volunteer news organization. Billi Aughenbaugh earned a first- place award for Best Use of Social Me- dia by a weekly newspaper for com- municating with the public when the Kingsbury Journal was formed. Tim Aughenbaugh and Lynn Rognsvoog were awarded second place in the Best Single Ad Idea category for their "Get Your Haircut In 20 Minutes - On Your Schedule" ad for Bernie's Barber Shop. Tim Aughenbaugh also won second place in the category of Best Use of Color. The color ad was “It Pays to be Ready,” for Hasche Crop Insurance. Billi Aughenbaugh and Rognsvoog earned second-place in the Best Ty- pography and Design category. Happy 50th Contributing Writer, Mary Lee, took third place for her photo of Ga- Anniversary! len Wallum titled “Artist Returns to Mary Lee received third place for Best Portrait Photo in the state newspaper Canvas After Bite.” contest for this shot of Galen Wallum at his easel after recovering from a mosquito In the Best Feature Story – Profile Don & Roberta Neu bite. Judges commented "this view captures a personality and is almost Rockwell- category was Kingsbury Journal’s May 8th, 1971 esque." (Photo by Mary Lee Shelley Nelson who placed third. The article was titled “Service Leads to Love - Tony, Nikki, Rhonda, Tim Antarctic Adventure of a Lifetime.” & 11 Grandkids 4 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com KINGSBURY JOURNAL Voices
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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Kingsbury Journal, P.O. Box 98, De Smet, SD 57231-0098. Periodicals Postage Paid at De Smet, SD 57213-0098 kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 5 State celebrating the ‘Power of Travel’ this week IN SOUTH DAKOTA, WE have so much State in 2020. are so many ways to get involved. to be proud of. Our beautiful land- Those guests spent a total of $3.4 Write a letter or social post thanking scapes, thriving business climate, billion, generating $276 million in travel workers – including your fa- and welcoming residents all combine tax revenue. Together, these visitors vorite SoDak businesses – for every- to make this state truly the land of support almost 50,000 South Dakota thing they do to attract and entertain “Great Faces, Great Places.” But this jobs in our tourism industry. In fact, visitors. Tag your messages with week, we have a very special reason because of visitor spending in our #NTTW21, #HifromSD and #Pow- to celebrate something that combines state, South Dakota taxpayers save erOfTravel to show your apprecia- all the state’s greatest qualities: our $780 per household. On average, na- tion for hard-working tourism folks. travel and tourism industry. GOVERNOR’S tional visitor spending declined by When the going got tough, tourism From May 2 through 8, join me 45%, but South Dakota saw only an stepped up. And the folks in the tour- in celebrating National Travel and DESK 18% decline in spending. ism industry deserve our gratitude. Tourism Week (NTTW). This year’s Outdoor recreation is always Whether you’re from out of state or NTTW theme – the “Power of Trav- KRISTI NOEM something to enjoy in South Dakota, are a lifelong resident, I hope you’ll el” – seems more important than but it was especially popular at a find ways to enjoy South Dakota’s ever in 2021. Last year, our friends time when fresh air and wide-open many incredible opportunities, and neighbors in the tourism indus- And now, South Dakota is welcoming spaces were a priority nationwide. whether it’s catching a sunrise at try found innovative ways to serve visitors that are more excited than State park visitation was up 31% last Badlands National Park or cruising their customers. ever to travel. year, and we issued record numbers our scenic roads and byways, or just By remaining open and free, South There are plenty of reasons to of trail permits and youth hunting supporting your local diner. Dakota survived – and some even celebrate tourism, our state’s second- licenses. For the first time ever, we 2020 proved that a united state can thrived – during a challenging year. largest industry. Even in the midst of welcomed more than 2 million visi- weather any storm. That’s the “Pow- It was tough, but determination, a global pandemic, South Dakota was tors to Custer State Park. er of Travel.” 2020 was an incredible hard work, and perseverance – quali- one of the best-performing states in This is why we are celebrating the year for South Dakota’s tourism ties that come naturally to South the country. We welcomed 12.6 mil- “Power of Travel” in South Dakota industry, and I’m so excited for what Dakotans – got us through the storm. lion visitors to the Mount Rushmore during this year’s NTTW – and there 2021 has in store.
WORSHIP SERVICES COVID-19 Rejoice in all the good things the at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Dick Poppen speaks This week’s COVID numbers around the region Lord your God has given to you. at 9:30 a.m. on KWAT radio. DEUTERONOMY 26:11 ACTIVE CASES EVER HOSPITALIZED DEATHS ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Mass at 9 a.m. As of Prior Prior two As of Prior Prior two As of Prior Prior two Arlington COUNTY May 4 week weeks May 4 week weeks May 4 week weeks CALVARY FREE LUTHERAN CHURCH, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Church Kingsbury 11 21 56 45 44 42 17 15 14 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Population 5,148 at 10:30 a.m. Listen in your car on 87.9 FM or Face- book. Clark 10 10 18 31 31 30 5 5 5 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Church Population 3,691 at 9:30 a.m. (masks required) Erwin Hamlin 2 8 23 41 41 38 39 39 39 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Worship Population 5,903 CHURCH, Mass at 8:30 a.m. at 9 a.m. at Legion Hall first Sunday of Miner 8 1 3 19 19 18 9 9 9 month. Population 2,389 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Services streamed on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. Brookings 82 128 186 153 149 146 37 40 37 Esmond Population 31,965 LAKE WHITEWOOD LUTHERAN CHURCH, , ESMOND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Beadle First Sunday of month at 11 a.m., all Sunday service at 9 a.m. 30 27 39 101 101 97 40 40 40 other Sunday’s at 9:30 a.m. Population 17,398 Iroquois SOURCE: S.D. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UPDATED MAY 4, 2021; POPULATION AS OF 2010 CENSUS Badger TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, BADGER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Church Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 9 a.m. Also streaming on You- at 11 a.m. Tube. FAITH MENNONITE CHURCH, Sunday Bryant School at 10 a.m., Worship at 10:45 The high calling of motherhood a.m., Evening services 1st, 2nd & 3rd ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Call Sundays at 7:30 p.m. offer for it. church at 605-854-9961 for Mass time. YOU WON’T SEE A JOB There is no benefits package, no PRAIRIE HAVEN MENNONITE MEDITATIONS 401k. Yet, many people still “apply” Bancroft CHURCH, Sunday School at 10 a.m., to be a mother. PASTOR JESSE CARSON Worship at 10:45 a.m., Evening services ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Our culture does not often talk Oldham Lutheran & St. Johns Lutheran first, second, and fourth Sundays at Sunday School at 10:30 a.m., Wor- about parenthood as a job or career. ship at 11 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Where we live, we don’t see mother- you for a cup of sugar. They’ll call Carthage Lake Preston hood categorized as a career unless you to be a good neighbor in that way. the parent is a “stay-at-home,” which Others will call you to be much LAKE PRESTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, TRINITY LUTHERAN, Services on Trin- garners a little more career-status more than a 24/7 grocery store. Your Church at 9 a.m. Sunday School at ity Lutheran Church Facebook page. than a working parent. We often parents called you to be a child. Your 10:15 a.m.Service on Facebook Live. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Call 605- fail to realize that “working” moth- employer called you to help run the 520-3098 for information. NORTH PRESTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, ers have two careers. Our western/ business. Your church calls you to Sunday School at 9:15 a.m., Church American culture cringes at calling hear the Word of God. Your country De Smet at 10:30 a.m. Service on Facebook. motherhood a job or career. calls you to vote. Your spouse calls you Christians have a fancy word for AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Worship to love them. The highest calling there UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST—UNITED things like motherhood, though — vo- at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The services are , Worship at 10 is, though, is a child calling you to be METHODIST CHURCH cation, which comes from the Latin recorded and available on the website. a.m., Sunday School at 10:15 a.m., a parent. Notice in the Ten Command- word, vocatio. It means “calling.” Rea- Thursday Bible Study at 7 p.m. ments, when God gets done talking DE SMET ALLIANCE CHURCH, Sunday son tells us that you cannot call your- about Himself, the very next people He School at 9 a.m., Church at 10:15 a.m. Oldham self. Have you ever tried calling your- brings up are parents and the honor self on the phone to ask for a favor? they are due. Outside of almighty God, DE SMET COMMUNITY CHURCH, Church , Church at 10:30 OLDHAM LUTHERAN Certainly, you have called someone parent is the most revered position on at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. a.m. else to fill a need, though. Sometimes the planet, higher than king or queen. these calls are simple and easy to Happy Mother’s Day. PRAIRIE BAPTIST CHURCH, Sunday Ramona fulfill. Your neighbor might call upon School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Church at 9 a.m. Afternoon worship at 1:15 p.m., Bible study — Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Send updated information to editor@ , Worship SPIRIT LAKE PRESBYTERIAN kingsburyjournal.com or call 605.854.3331 at 10:30 a.m. Can listen on 88.1 FM. or Facebook Live. Adult Sunday School 6 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com Obituaries
James Thomas JOHN KARLEN James "Jim" Thomas, age 60, of De John Louis Karlen (Johnnie) was Smet, S.D., passed away on Sat., May born March 10, 1956, to Dr. Louis and 1, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital Betty (Stock) Karlen in Madison, S.D. in Sioux Falls, S.D. A Rosary will take He died peacefully at home on the farm place at 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 6, Tues., April 27, 2021, after a lengthy 2021, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic battle with renal cancer. Church in De Smet, S.D. Visitation at John attended grade school in Ver- the church will follow the Rosary from million, Kansas City and Madison while 5-7 p.m. A Funeral Mass officiated by his dad completed medical school, Fr. Richard Baumberger will be held moving to De Smet in 1968. He gradu- at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., May 7, 2021, at St. ated from De Smet High School in 1974 Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in and in 1978 from SDSU with an Animal De Smet, S.D. The service will be live Science Degree. In 1979, John married streamed via the Crawford-Osthus Fu- Pam (Jacob); they spent their first two neral Chapel Facebook page. years in De Smet, moving to the Karlen Burial will be at St. Thomas Aqui- Dareld and Marlene Nelson. Active family farm in 1981 where they raised nas Catholic Cemetery. Military grave- pallbearers will be Doug Kazmerzak, their three children. They celebrated side honors will be conducted by the Steve Kane, Verne Mosser, Bob Lee, their 42nd anniversary in March. De Smet American Legion Post #138 Dillion Peterson and Bret Jensen. Loving the outdoors, John lived out and the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus his childhood dream of farming and Team. Honorary pallbearers will be Funeral Chapel De Smet, Watertown, raising cattle. He enjoyed seasonal by his wife, Pam; mother, Betty; three Jim Dugan, Doug Aden, Mike and Sue Hayti, Bryant hunting, trapping and fishing with children, Angela Karlen (Wyatt), Sprang, Randy and LaVonne Bohn and www.crawfordosthus.com friends. He also looked forward to his Becky (Jeremy) Schaffer and Billy yearly spring and fall “road trips,” driv- Karlen; four grandchildren, Ty, Mya, ing throughout the Midwest viewing Brady and Charleigh; sister, Debbie other farming and ranching operations. (Laird) Beck and brother, Trey (Jenni) John was Roswell Township Treasur- Karlen; aunts, uncles, cousins and Try French Toast Casserole er for many years, served on the How- many friends. ard Fire Dept. Board, District 17 Director He was preceded in death by his MOTHER’S DAY IS THIS Sunday. I think of the SD Stock Growers Association father, Louis; brother, David; grand- the best gift you can give any mom and supporter of R-Calf Association. A parents, Clarence and Edna Stock and is your time and to show your ap- lifelong learner, John enjoyed research- Louis and Margaret Karlen. preciation for all she does. For moms ing multiple topics of conversations Visitation and a prayer service were with kids who no longer live at home, and history. Many will remember him held on Thurs., April 29. Funeral ser- what they want most is to see their openly sharing his knowledge passion- vices were 1:30 p.m., Fri., April 30, 2021, kids. It’s not about the gifts, but more ately around the table. Highlights the at the Beach United Methodist Church about taking the time to visit or past few years were the grandchildren’s in Howard. Burial followed at Graceland make something special for her. sporting events, hanging out and hunt- Cemetery in Howard. Moms with little ones always love HOME GROWN ing at the farm. Arrangements: Willoughby Funeral getting those handmade gifts from John will forever be remembered Home in Howard. their kids. I have a box full of hand- AMY HALVERSON PAID OBITUARY made drawings, paintings and crafts that I have kept throughout the years in the kitchen is the toaster, stick with because they were from my daughter. cereal and toast. If you can handle Another thoughtful gift for more, go for it! Just remember that Mother’s Day is to give your mom a it’s not just making the meal — it’s break from the kitchen. If your mom the clean-up, too! A wonderful meal is Hazel L. Meyer is the one normally responsible for easily ruined when mom walks into a all of the cooking, I’m sure she’d ap- kitchen disaster. Memorial Library preciate a day off or even just one If you’re not sure what to make Monday, Tuesday, less meal to cook. Just make sure for mom this Sunday, check out the Thursday & Friday; you don’t take on more than you can recipe I’m sharing this week. It’s 12:30 - 5p.m., handle. fairly easy to make, uses simple in- A Mother’s Day meal really doesn’t gredients and can be made the night Wednesday 12:30- 6 p.m. have to be fancy. It’s the thought that before, so all you have to do is pop it Curbside pickup available counts, so stick with what you know. in the oven Sunday morning. Enjoy Library Lore Masks required If the only appliance you’ve ever used and Happy Mother’s Day! Overnight French Toast Casserole The Four Winds No Way Out 4 tablespoons butter (room ¼ cup sugar by Kristin Hannah by Fern Michaels temperature) 2 tablespoons maple syrup A rich, sweeping novel that stun- Ellie Bowman barely remembers the 12 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick) 1 teaspoon vanilla ningly brings to life the Great Depres- incident that put her into a coma. When 6 large eggs ½ teaspoon salt sion and the people who lived through she awoke all she knew for certain was 1 ½ cups milk Garnish: confectioners sugar (to taste) it — the harsh realities that divided that her boyfriend, Rick, was missing. She us as a nation and the enduring battle knew she needed to get away from her Spread butter over bottom of large jelly roll baking pan with 1” high sides or a casserole dish. Arrange bread slices in pan. Combine eggs, milk, sugar, syrup, between the haves and the have-nots. old life and recover in safety. Ellie starts vanilla and salt in large bowl. Whisk until blended. Pour egg mixture over bread A testament to hope, resilience, and over in rural Missouri, working from her and turn bread slices until evenly coated. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and the strength of the human spirit to cottage and trusting no one except her refrigerate a few hours or overnight. When ready to bake, remove pan from survive adversity, A portrait of Amer- friend and business partner. Yet even in refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 400. Remove ica and the American dream, as seen this quiet small town, it’s impossible to plastic wrap and bake for 10 minutes. Turn bread over and continue baking through the eyes of one indomitable completely isolate herself. Ellie is being until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer to plates and sprinkle with woman whose courage and sacrifice drawn back into the world through the confectioners sugar, if desired. Serve with maple syrup or your favorite toppings. will come to define a generation. neighbors and community around her, re- alizing that everyone has their own fears and obstacles to contend with. French Toast Casserole Tips: • Sweet Savory Toast: Follow the recipe and while the toast bakes, pan-fry 12 Sponsored by Joan (Meyer) and Jerry Jencks slices of bacon until crispy. Serve each portion of toast with 2 strips of ba- Continuing the tradition of Meyer Farms con and extra maple syrup on the side. • Chocolate Toast: Follow the recipe and 5 minutes before the end of cooking time, sprinkle 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the toast. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 7 Learn by doing — and making a few mistakes I RIPPED OPEN the envelope and pulled Deloris had scored highest in poul- wondering what banana bread would be out the piece of paper. It was a check. try judging when she was a junior, like without the bananas. I stared at the numbers for a few winning a trip to Chicago. She could I watched all the other club mem- seconds, and soon the wheels in my give me pointers, and I could exhibit bers intently adding to their lists. At head, treaded with dollar signs, be- chickens and eggs. last, I penciled in my final item, “cot- gan turning. We received money for Deloris, Darlene and Dorothy had ton dress.” I did not notice then, but every ribbon we won at Achievement won purples on their demonstrations. I am pretty sure our mother tensed Days, our Kingsbury County Fair in They had made milk drinks and dev- at the image, then looked up, silently De Smet, South Dakota. If I earned iled eggs with cottage cheese and un- seeking help from Above. almost seven dollars with ribbons I NOOKS AND baked chocolate cookies. It all looked Resisting the urge to chew on the won this year (making only one or easy to me. eraser, I thought carefully. I shook two tiny mistakes), just think of the CRANNIES So, the next spring at our club’s my head. Finally, I scratched three money I could rake in if I took more planning meeting I was ready. Mrs. dark lines through that last item and stuff. Why, that 4-H premium check DEANN (WOLKOW) KRUEMPEL Russell handed out papers for us to plopped down the pencil. could be a major source of income! list what we wanted to exhibit. “Learn Mom breathed a huge sigh of relief. I looked back at my first year in Two months later, gazing at the by Doing” the 4-H slogan, was cen- She remembered the seam ripper, too. 4-H. Since my five older siblings had check for exhibit premiums, my get- tered at the top. An excellent leader, excelled every year, it was expected rich-quick scheme chased away all she encouraged us to try new projects DeAnn Kruempel grew up on a farm that I keep up the tradition. At the memories of my mistakes. I dreamed of as well as improve on last year’s. near De Smet, SD, the sixth child of spring planning meeting, Mother what I would take to the fair next year. Mom sat next to me as I compiled my Harrison and Mabel Wolkow. She and the “Little Sisters” club leader, Delmer and Don always got purple rib- list. Pig. Chickens. Eggs. Onions, car- attended school at Erwin and De Smet. Mrs. Russell, had helped me decide bons on their Duroc hogs. All you had rots, green beans and potatoes. Dairy Married Vicar Robert Kruempel and what to exhibit. Girls were expected to do was follow your pig around in foods demonstration. Poster on oatmeal lived in Benedict, ND, Toeterville, to sew something (my sisters had the ring and look at the judge once in cookies. Mom’s lips turned up just a Akron, and Missouri Valley, IA. The made skirts, blouses and dresses), a while. How difficult was that? Maybe little. Banana bread. Mother glanced author now resides on an acreage near so “cotton table cloth” and “apron” Dad would let me take _Deone. Smet Kingsburyup atJournal_7.6x10 Mrs. Russell. They were probably Logan, IA. appeared on my list. I wrinkled my nose, but figured I had plenty of time to whip them up — later. Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer slipped by, and finally, Mom said it was time. 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LIW PAGEANT Pageant will feature three unique weekends “Prairie Patchwork” and over a dozen books about Laura and her family. Author Cindy Wilson, who other festivities to celebrate wrote “The Beautiful Snow,” will be the Pageant’s 50th Year on the discussion board as well. “The Beautiful Snow" is written about the BY MIKE SIEFKER Ingalls family, the railroads and the Kingsbury Journal hard winter of 1880-81 they encoun- tered. A book signing will also occur The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant at the event. Society is proud to announce the 50th Another author raised here in De anniversary of their pageant. They Smet, Stacey Margaret Jones, will be have been planning for the last two in attendance and on the panel dis- years for this event, and what a cel- cussion board. She wrote a mystery/ ebration they have in store for guests. thriller novel titled “Mr. Catherine.” Actors Alison Arngrim, who played The pageant board has not re- Nellie Oleson, and Dean Butler, who ceived confirmation on two additional played Almanzo on “Little House on authors invited to the discussion The Prairie,” will make an appearance panel. However, the events are still along with the musical group, Brulé. close to three months away. When This year’s pageant was written by more information is made available, it a local, Marian Cramer and is titled will be shared. “Prairie Patchwork.” Festivities will A craft show, “The De Smet Mar- be going on each of the three week- ket,” will feature local crafts, gifts ends. Additional events will focus on and antiques. It will be held at the De the authors, artists and actors related Smet Event Center on July 10. Times to the Laura Ingalls Wilder stories. will be released at a later date. THE PAGEANT THE ARTISTS – SECOND WEEKEND The Pageant’s 50th Anniversary A Native American musical group, will be like none other. The title of this Brulé, will perform in concert at the year’s pageant is “Prairie Patchwork.” De Smet Event Center on Saturday It is a script written by a local writer, the 17th in the afternoon. Brulé de- Marian Cramer, and this year’s pag- scribes their performance as an “elec- eant director, Jennifer Dobson. Audi- trifying show consisting of a rock tions were held last weekend at the De ensemble augmented with an array Smet Event Center. The pageant will of traditional Native American danc- run July 9, 10 and 11 on a Friday, Sat- ers and instrumentation. Experience urday and Sunday. The second week- in sight, sound and soul.” They have end is set for July 16, 17 and 18, and performed at Brookings Summer Arts the last weekend of performances will Festival, Crazy Horse Memorial and be July 23, 24 and 25. Performances other sights around South Dakota. will take place at the pageant grounds. There will also be a discussion pan- Singers and entertainers are sched- el about the Arts in South Dakota held uled for the pre-show period. The at the De Smet Event Center. Panel traditional wagon rides will be offered board members and times will be re- along with concessions and a gift shop. leased later. Artists and artisans will The pageant board meets once a be giving live demonstrations of their The first edition of the “Long Winter News,” the program for the presentation of month, and the planning for the 50th crafts and answering any questions. “The Long Winter” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This was the first outdoor pageant in De Smet. (Archives of Patti Ward) Anniversary has been going on for – the last two years. In addition to the THE ACTORS THIRD WEEKEND pageant, the board has come up with The last weekend has events geared toward the actors. This in- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ter” was broadcast from De Smet’s a series of events that will be related School auditorium as a radio play on to the stories surrounding Laura In- cludes a reunion for current and past “We are looking for as many volun- cast members portraying Laura In- teers as possible,” said Doug Kazmer- the “Hallmark Playhouse.” In June galls Wilder. The first weekend will of 1971, it was the first presentation be a celebration of the authors. The galls Wilder’s family. Cast members zak, Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant from past pageants will host a discus- Society President. “Even in a normal of the pageant outdoors. This year second weekend praises the accom- the Pageant Board celebrates the 50th plishments of the artists and artisans sion panel. Alison Arngrim and Dean year, we need people to help us from Butler will be here for the panel and taking tickets at a gate to helping run Anniversary of one of the longest behind the Laura stories and her life. running pageants in history. The final weekend focusses on the ac- to sign autographs. Other activities the concession stand, to parking, to may be planned. helping now with some of the extra Last year, there was no open-air pag- tors and their portrayals in sharing eant due to COVID precautions. They Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life. activities that we're going to be put- OTHER ACTIVITIES ting on at the park, to some extra did offer a radio play entitled “The THE AUTHORS – FIRST WEEKEND The pageant board will be host- volunteers that are going to be needed Hard Winter.” The radio play is a little less than an hour and is still available Authors of books, script writers ing a cemetery tour on the second to help Brulé when they come in to and third Saturdays. The tour will be perform in the Event Center.” for viewing on South Dakota’s Public for the pageant, will host a discussion Broadcasting website. www.sdpb.org board on Sat., July 10 at the De Smet at 10 a.m. and highlight the Ingalls’ “You will get way more out of it gravesites. than you'll put into it. It is a simple as Plans for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Event Center. Local writer, Marian Pageant Society 50th Anniver- Cramer, will be part of the discussion. On all three Sundays at the pag- lending a helping hand when help is eant grounds, a church service will needed. You will walk away from that sary have been well thought out and She wrote the script for the latest should appeal to a large audience. pageant entitled “Prairie Patchwork.” be held at 10 a.m. and a pancake feed experience feeling good about your- will be taking place at the De Smet self. I can guarantee it.” The board has worked hard. Let us William Anderson, a well-known au- show them our support for the pag- thor, historian and lecturer, will be American Legion Post from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. BACK TO THE PAGEANT eant by volunteering and attending there, too. Anderson wrote “Laura the planned events. Ingalls Wilder: A Biography” and well On March 15, 1951, “The Long Win- An Updated Announcement for Our Friends in De Smet: De Smet Patrons Summer is starting and so are many of your home/business As you may know, Don and Charmaine Bohn have moved projects. Please remember to get a building or concrete into assisted living at Grand Living at Lake Lorraine in permit before you begin any construction of these projects. Sioux Falls. They are doing quite well and improving with rehab. If you are not sure if you need a building permit, There’s an update on their Apartment number. please contact City Hall at 854-3731. The new number is 337 instead of 250. Thank you!! De Smet City Council 2815 S. Westlake Dr., Apt. 337 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 9 The best and brightest of 2021 honored in Pierre
Aria Gruenhagen from De Smet High School (Photo provided by ABDSD) Carter Malone from Lake Preston High School (Photo provided by ABDSD)
Recently, Governor Kristi Noem Students designated as their high High School, Madeline Eich from nor Noem added. and the Associated School Boards school’s honoree(s) received a cer- Oldham-Ramona High School and ASBSD Executive Director Wade of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored tificate, South Dakota pin and the Thomas Liebsch from Arlington Pogany reiterated the Governor’s students who were identified as the opportunity to meet and have their High School. sentiment. top one percent of their senior class photo taken with Governor Noem. “As they embark on the next step “This group of students have ex- from the state’s public, private and Aria Gruenhagen, daughter of in their lives, I want to take this celled in the classroom and beyond,” tribal schools as part of the 31st An- Jason and Tristin Gruenhagen, opportunity to congratulate all of Pogany said. “We’re thankful for nual Academic Excellence Recogni- from De Smet and Carter Malone, them, wish them the very best and the opportunity to recognize their tion event. son of Chad and Jennifer Malone let them know that the entire state academic accomplishments and look “Because of South Dakota’s and Heath and Michelle Kooima, of South Dakota is very proud of forward to seeing them thrive as fu- bright young students, our future is from Lake Preston, were two of the what they’ve accomplished,” Gover- ture leaders of this state.” very bright,” Governor Kristi Noem students from Kingsbury County said. “Many of these academic high honored. achievers will become our next gen- Others from Kingsbury County eration of leaders.” were Hayley Geyer from Iroquois De Smet A place where we take pride in our community, our homes, and our family & friends. We have a busy summer coming up with the 50th Anniversary of the LIW Pageant. Let’s all make an extra effort to spruce up our yards or help people who aren’t able to do so themselves. There is one more Saturday and Tuesday of free dumping at the De Smet Restricted Use Site for De Smet residents and business owners. Please use the free dumping as a chance to spruce up your yard or help someone else with theirs.
Thank you!! De Smet City Council Celebrate with the De Smet Class of 2021 ALEC JAMES DOBSON Quinton Jeremy Richard Poppinga
De Smet High School Graduation Ceremony Class of 2021 May 8th at 2:00 pm May 8th at 2:00pm De Smet High School Open House following at Reception location: the American Legion DeSmet CMA Church, 303 2nd St SW.
Caitlyn Brag Cody Cavanaugh De Smet High School May 8th @ 2pm Please join us for an Open House Join us for a celebration celebration following graduation following the ceremony: at Klinkel’s III Lounge The Brag Home (123 Calumet Ave SW), 402 Front St. Located on the Main Street De Smet, SD 57231 of DeSmet, SD 10 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com KINGSBURY JOURNAL Lake Preston
MENUS CHAMBER CHAT 60s-plus meals The Lake Preston Café is available for dine-in and take out. Please call New faces and new ideas in town (605) 847-4605 to be added to the list. BY DAR DEKNIKKER June 5-6. Up to 80 teams can participate. in the park after church. Watch for The House Painting project will more information as it gets closer to THURSDAY, MAY 6: Fish Sandwich, Lake Preston Chamber wel- be taken over by Megan Eichler as a Town and Country Days. Oven Potatoes, Coleslaw, Fruit comed some new faces to the meet- 4-H project. For more information, or Brenda Klug will be doing some ing: Heidi Kerr, Koreen Bjorklund if you're in need of some assistance, extra activities during that weekend. Lasagna, Lettuce FRIDAY, MAY 7: and Denise Lindsay, CNP. It was please reach out to Eichler. Stay tuned for more information on Salad w/ Tomato, Garlic Bread, exciting to meet them and have The Chamber representative for that, as well. Fruit Dessert them be a part of the meeting. the Community Scholarship is Merle In mid-May, the flower baskets MONDAY, MAY 10: Hot Beef President Lisa Casper said, "This is Nelson. The Chamber is giving a should be ready to be planted. Klug Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes/ a great turnout!" $300.00 scholarship this year. has ordered flowers, and volunteers Gravy, Vegetable, Fruit Brett Anderson from the Lake Kristen Longville shared with the are needed to put in new dirt and TUESDAY, MAY 11: Pizza, Lettuce Preston Legion spoke to Chamber group the concerns of getting a li- plants. All are welcome to join in the Salad w/ Tomato, Fruit about needing help to put out flags. censed daycare in Lake Preston. She planting fun! Everyone loves to see the Avenue is looking into that. Our April Chamber winner was WEDNESDAY, MAY 12: Ham, Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Fruit, Bread of Flags displayed at the Park and There was conversation about hav- Steele Financial. Jodi Tolzin, Corrie Cemetery on Memorial Day, Flag ing a membership drive. More of that Walters and Andrea Miller were the School Lunch Day, 4th of July and Town and will be discussed at the May meeting Chamber Bucks winners. Thank you Country Days, but they don't get along with Thursday nights, once a for shopping local. THURSDAY, MAY 6: Goulash, Corn, there by themselves. The Legion month in the summer. Be watching for annual clean-up Diced Peaches would like community members' as- The Flamingos will be out floating day. We want to keep the community FRIDAY, MAY 7: Hamburgers, Baked sistance, so contact Anderson if you around again in June. Get ready resi- one to be proud of, so let's try to keep Beans, Oranges are willing to help keep this display dents of Lake Preston! it looking nice and clean. going. This year the Chamber will be try- We challenge all to get involved in MONDAY, MAY 10: Grilled Cheese, The Fishing Tournament will be ing something new by serving brunch our great community. Baked Beans, Applesauce, Cookie TUESDAY, MAY 11: Super Nachos, Corn, Diced Pears, Cookie WEDNESDAY, MAY 12: Hotdog, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple
NEWS BRIEF Dorothee Pike Memorial Library reopening On May 10, the Lake Preston Library will be reopening to the public after several months of only offering call-in/pick-up service. Patrons will now be able to come in and browse to pick out their selec- tions. A public computer will be avail- able in ½ hour periods. Please call prior to visit, to set up a time. Social distancing guidelines will continue; masks will not be required but recommended. Call Red, white and blue 847-4843 for more information. The students in Lake Preston Elementary’s third and fourth grade got to attend an American Legion Flag Presentation and to learn about the flag and why we respect it. (Submitted photo) City Wide cleanup The dumpsters are back in town for city wide cleanup! They are in the back of City Hall until May 11. AT THE MUSEUM The city asks that you do not put anything outside of the dumpsters. If you'd like to recycle a bicycle, The Protectograph Check Writer leave them against the building in the back, and an organization will BY JEFF LUDWIG “the first practical check writer the “Although check crimes account come and pick them up after City EDITED BY MARY ROCKINO world has ever seen.” for about $400,000,000 a year in the Wide Cleanup is over. From the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle As George described it, “It was a United States, no one has ever been If you have any questions, con- very simple machine, but it embodied able to raise the checks the Todd tact Brenda Klug at the City — 605- The Todd Protectograph Company a principle which we still use, that of Company has designed.” 847-4140 was founded in 1899 by brothers shredding the fibers of the paper and This model was patented in 1916 George and Lebanus Todd. The origi- allowing indelible ink to penetrate.” and is on loan from Merrill Zeeck. nal operation comprised little more Their machine spurred a boom in than two men tinkering in a small national check usage promising the wooden shed in Rochester, N.Y. machine-made checks as safe as gov- Their purpose was to invent a ernment paper money. machine capable of thwarting check Over the next 40 years, the firm fraud, a crime that resulted in mil- prospered. Improvements to the pro- lions of dollars of bank losses annu- tectograph allowed individual Todd ally during the late 19th century. machines to print 2,500 checks an The brothers succeeded quickly, hour. Mass production did not erode producing a device they called the the quality of the Todd brand accord- protectograph, which they dubbed ing to company records from 1949. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 11
LOOKING BACK 1921: Hobos and bums spotted near Lake Whitewood! in Chester on April 23. Students at- cash value, rising from $9.59/acre in tending were Jacob Smith, Jessika 1940 to a peak of $31.68 in 1945. The Casper, Maggie McGuire, Kayla Nelson, $31.68 cash return per acre last year Justin McLaughlin, Trevor Slaight, Andy exceeds that of all other crops de- Carlson and Syrena Olson. Alternates spite the fact that it does not include were Laura Leamons, Abbie Gruseth, the $100,000 income from flax straw Stacy Anderson and Abby Nelson. and $2,175,000 in government acreage Participants came from several sur- payments. The average flax yield per rounding schools. acre last year in South Dakota was 11 bu/acre. 5O YEARS AGO Whipkey Chevrolet announces that May 6, 1971 “We will grease your car and service Kingsbury Memorial Hospital of the battery for only 75 cents; yes, Lake Preston, its service, its equip- cheaper than you can do it yourself. ping, its nurture and its replacement We have the equipment to do good was the focus of much news interest work. The electric hoist enables the this past week climaxed by public serviceman to do better work because observance of Hospital Day Sunday he can see what he is doing. Then too, afternoon and evening. Miss Veronica the new air pressure grease gun as- TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: LPHS students took 1st place at the 43rd annual NSU Murphy, hospital supervisor, was sures you all the moving parts will be mathematics contest April 17 in Aberdeen. Individual winners were Jeremy Olson, honored for her 20 years service in properly lubricated.” Monica Anderson and Ben Hauck in the senior division; Jonathan Olson 3rd in directing nursing and business man- Bondes has US Army surplus pure elementary algebra; Amber Slaight 4th in geometry and Adam Sorenson 2nd in agement of the hospital. The ongoing blackberry jam for $3.29 for a 10-gal- advanced algebra. Instructor Dick Ritter said all of the local students finished in fund drive has exceeded expectations. lon tin. the top ¼th of their divisions. Only five percent of all contestants win individual Farrel Jacobson, former SDSU cage awards. “We are blessed to have this many outstanding performers at LPHS, great, has accepted the position of 100 YEARS AGO when the average number of awards per school is one,” said Ritter. head basketball coach coming off May 5, 1921 three years of taking his Clark HS Lake Whitewood residents keep 10 YEARS AGO bury County a disaster area on April cagers to the state tourney. His pres- your home well locked! Hobos or May 4, 2011 27. A rough estimate of expenses for ence at LPHS will be welcomed. bums are abroad. The home of Ed- Chantelle Casper, a 2006 graduate road damage to the county due to The “best cleanup we have ever mond F. Daniels was entered Monday of LPHS, has been awarded the Na- flooding is $1,738,865 according to KC had” was the sentiment echoed by evening while he was working in tional Business Education Associa- Emergency Manager, Cindy Bau. residents last week. Homeowners did the barn. Edmond, upon returning tion Award of Merit for Outstanding The LPHS FFA chapter installed their part as did several enthusias- to the house, was met at the door Achievement in Business Education. new officers on April 29 at the awards tic volunteers, with more expected by his own gun in the hands of a The faculty of the College of Busi- banquet. Kristyne Thull president, this coming week. Two dozen old car stranger. He struck the gun down, ness and Information Systems at DSU Peter Shukking treasurer, Taren Ode- bodies were collected for pickup by and a general tussle resulted. The nominated her for this award. She gaard secretary, Billi Hasche sentinel, a Watertown firm for stripping and man ran off, and as Edmond found will be nationally recognized in the Kelli Garry reporter and Guin Wilson crushing. the telephone wires were cut, he NBEA forum. Chantelle is the daugh- V P. walked to neighbors to phone the ter of Todd and Kathy Casper and is 75 YEARS AGO police. Parties were notified to be pursuing her MBA through DSU. 25 YEARS AGO May 7, 1946 on the lookout for a man in a dark Governor Daugaard formally de- May 2, 1996 Flax has been the number one coat and blue overalls with a heavy clared 27 counties including Kings- Lake Preston 5th and 6th grade cash crop in South Dakota since 1940. growth of black whiskers and was students participated in a quiz bowl During that time it has tripled in short and fairly heavy.
Celebrating academics The Academic Awards Banquet was held on Monday night. For the list of award winners, see the Blue & Gold on page 12. (Pictures by Laurie Casper)
Baby Shower for Baby Boy Butler Son of James and Cindy Strande-Butler, on May 8th from 11am-2pm at the Ben Franklin Event Hall, Main Street, Brookings. Please bring a book in place of a card and a pack of diapers for a game. They are registered at Amazon and Target. 12 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com BLUE & GOLD Bringing you the latest from Lake Preston High School
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PAID FOR BY LAKE PRESTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 13 Dear Moms, I see you doing the best you can NOWADAYS, WE ARE becoming famil- with toddlers giggling and playing grandchildren. I see you longing iar with telemedicine, or health care in the background. for their visits and hugs, and I see services provided electronically I see you moms of elementary you when your family could not be via the Internet. In rural settings, and middle school children as you with you in the hospital or nursing telemedicine helps provide specialty took on the role of teacher to keep home. care to patients without the travel your kids learning during the shut- Moms, I see you for the force of required for in-person visits. Access down. I see you search for answers nature you are as you nurture your to medical care via telemedicine can to big questions from your children family through this pandemic. To greatly reduce costs and wait times about when things will be “normal” quote A.A Milne, “You are braver for those in need. And, during the THE PRAIRIE again. than you believe, stronger than you pandemic we saw how telemedicine Mothers with high school chil- seem and smarter than you think. grew tremendously, regardless of DOC dren, I see you consoling your But the most important thing is, location. juniors and seniors who missed even if we’re apart…I’ll always be This has been an exhausting year JILL KRUSE, D.O. out on sports seasons, proms and with you.” for moms. Last spring, we had no graduation ceremonies that were With much compassion and love, idea we would still be dealing with altered, cut short or cancelled. I see Tyler and Allie’s mom (a.k.a. Dr. this pandemic a year later. It pre- To all the new moms, I see you you advertising prom dresses for Kruse). sented difficult decisions, such as when the OB floor was empty of sale captioned “only worn once for in-person school or remote learning, friends and family to celebrate the pictures.” Jill Kruse, D.O. is part of The how to work from home while car- new life you brought into the world. I see you moms of college age Prairie Doc® team of physicians and ing for children, or how to pay the If you were COVID positive, I see children, yes, they are still your currently practices family medicine bills without work, when to let chil- you with your beaming smile be- babies, as they prepare to leave the in Brookings, South Dakota. For free dren visit their grandparents, what hind a mask as you hold your new nest for school or a job. This new and easy access to the entire Prairie to do for birthdays and holidays. baby. world experience will not be the Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org Regardless of the decision made, it Mothers of toddlers, I see you same as you remember, yet I see you and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook seemed someone somewhere was trying to keep little fingers out of helping to make the most of it. featuring On Call with the Prairie judging our choice. But I want you mouths as you teach them to wash Grandmothers, I see you, too! Doc® a medical Q&A show streaming to know, I see you every day doing their hands. I see you attempting to You have two sets of babies to think on Facebook and broadcast on SDPB the best you can. be professional on a Zoom meeting about, your adult children and your most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
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MENUS 60s-plus menu New Pastor arrives at CMA Church Ward’s Store & Bakery is serving senior meals for breakfast and for Pastor Mike Gunnon and lunch. Please call (605) 854-3688 to family settling into new lives be added to the list. THURSDAY, MAY 6: Chicken Wrap, BY MIKE SIEFKER Vegetable, Fruit, Dessert Kingsbury Journal FRIDAY, MAY 7: Taco Salad w/ protein and vegetables, Fruit, The Christian and Missionary Al- Dessert, Bun liance Church in De Smet has called a new pastor to lead their church. Hawaiian Chicken MONDAY, MAY 10: Pastor Mike Gunnon has accepted Lettuce Salad, Fruit, Dessert, Bun the leadership position, and he, along TUESDAY, MAY 11: Tater Tot Hotdish, with his family, moved to De Smet a Vegetables, Fruit, Dessert, Bun little over a week ago. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12: Hot Dog on "Preach the word, pray, love the peo- Bun, Macaroni & Cheese, Baked ple, persevere to the end and fear the Beans, Fruit Lord. You keep those in line with you and things will go well" is advice Gun- School Lunch non received from another pastor and words he says he lives by. His main goal THURSDAY, MAY 6: Lasagna, Lettuce, in life right now is to serve the Lord. Peach Slices, French Bread Gunnon, or Pastor Mike as he is FRIDAY, MAY 7: Chicken Patty, Baked also called, moved here from Onamia, Beans, Apple Minn. He and his wife, Gloria, have Christian and Missionary Alliance Church recently called Pastor Mike to lead their MONDAY, MAY 10: Super Nachos, four children. Sam, the oldest, is congregation in De Smet. (Photo by Mike Siefker) Lettuce, Cheese, Mandarin almost 17 and is already involved in Oranges baseball locally, Liam is 12, Promise area even before they got here. Driv- felt like he was an outcast or loser; he ing down Highway 25, just 10 miles Hamburger is 8 and Asher is 5. Gunnon said they describes himself as the last one picked TUESDAY, MAY 11: out of town, he noticed the waves and Noodle Hotdish, Broccoli, Tropical all are Laura Ingalls Wilder fans, so for teams, which led to insecurity is- even the hand on the steering wheel, Fruit, Bread the move here was exciting for them. sues. To compensate, he turned to mar- Gunnon would like to take his kids raising the index finger wave. tial arts and weightlifting in an effort WEDNESDAY, MAY 12: Chicken Strips, fishing around the area. to be the “tough guy.” Gunnon got into Roasted Veggies, Melon Mix Pastor Mike and family love the town. PASTOR MIKE’S BIO fights to prove himself. “We never seen such a friendly group Gunnon grew up in Superior, Wis., As Gunnon got older, his life took a of people,” said Gunnon. “Everybody in a non-Christian home. He describes turn toward alcohol. ELECTRONICS waves and says hello and is friendly.” his family as good and loving, with no “This brought even more complica- dysfunctions. During his childhood he COLLECTION He noticed the friendliness of the See PASTOR, page 15 FRIDAY MAY 7 7:30 AM – 6 PM At New City Shop THE VILLAGE PEOPLE 601 Front St. NW Includes computers, televisions, VCR’s, cell phones, radios, Nursing is foundation of assisted living cassette & disc players, BY IRENE PETERSEN AND the elderly had more needs than she Joseph School of Nursing, a three- video games, & MARGARET ANDERSON could take care of during home visits. year course, in Mitchell. Zeller re- rechargeable batteries One day, over coffee with friends, members rules for attending nursing NO MICROWAVES Nurses Day is May 6, and here at the subject of the needs of elderly school which included age, weight The Village, we would like to recog- came up in the discussion. The coffee and marital status. Students had to be DE SMET COMMON COUNCIL nize some of the best. girls prayed, asking for the possibil- unmarried. Several of the girls had Austie Olson is the main nurse and ity of an assisted living. Prayers were to go to the “Diet Kitchen.” Luckily founder of The Village Assisted Liv- answered; there is now “The Village enough, these rules are not used to- ing. She has always been interested Assisted Living.” day. Zeller graduated in 1949, and be- DE SMET CITY in nursing due to her mother’s career Here at The fore taking a job, she had six months RESTRICTED-USE as a nurse practitioner. Olson gradu- Village, a retired supervised training at Presentation SITE OPEN ated from SDSU with a Bachelor of nurse lives among School of Nursing in Aberdeen. the residents. Dress code for nurses has changed April - Saturdays only Science in nursing. She started work- 10:00 am - Noon ing at the De Smet Memorial Hospital Ruth (Albrecht) quite a bit throughout the years. WEATHER PERMITTING after graduation and then moved to Zeller was a prac- Zeller wore a white dress, white cap, a clinic. Her interest was growing ticing nurse for white stockings with a seam, white FREE DUMPING toward elderly needs, and Lela Rent- 53 years, while shoes and no jewelry except her Saturdays May 1st & 8th schler, a fellow nurse, was a huge also raising three nurse pin and wristwatch. Her first 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM influence on her. Rentschler instilled children with her job was in Arlington, then Lake Pres- Tuesdays May 4th & 11th in her that “a nurse had to treat Ruth (Albrecht) husband, Bob. ton, and finally, she ended up in De 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM the whole person.” The two worked Zeller She attended St. Smet. SUMMER HOURS together at Good Samaritan Home It was Zeller’s aunt, cousin and May – August Health. mother who influenced her to become Saturdays, 10:00 AM - Noon When that closed, Olson was asked a nurse. She is proud of her years Tuesdays, 6-8 PM by people in the community if she in nursing and is delighted that her DE SMET COMMON COUNCIL would help them. Her concern contin- two daughters and a granddaughter ued. became nurses, and now a great- Olson heard of the Faith Nurse granddaughter is also studying to be program, and with hope and prayer, a nurse. this became a reality. She had to at- Two retired nurses who work at tend a course at Augustana. The Faith The Village part-time deserve recog- Nurse program is run on donations nition as well. Thank you to Delrean from the area. As time progressed, Gilligan and Tina Schipper, and thank Olson came to understand the needs Ruth (Albrecht) Zeller and Austie Olson you to all the nurses who have dedi- of the whole person. She realized that (Submitted photo) cated their lives to caring for others. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 15 De Smet
DAYS GONE BY 1971: Get mom out of the kitchen for Mother’s Day 10 YEARS AGO her and the family here for a deli- May 4, 2011 cious, reasonably priced dinner. Cot- Area producers are chomping at tage Inn Café, De Smet, S.D. the bit to start planting crops. Unfor- Treat her special on Mother’s Day! tunately, wet conditions have put a Order Mother’s Day cakes early. Din- damper on the spring planting sea- ner Roll Bakery Special for Mother’s son, both literally and figuratively. Day – Parkerhouse, Tea, Finger, Hard, As it stands, planting is one to two Butter Fluffs and Cottage. City Bak- weeks behind schedule, but South ery Fresh Enriched Bread Improves Dakota State University Agronomist, Every Meal. City Bakery, De Smet. Paul Johnson, doesn’t believe farmers should yet begin to panic. “We are be- 75 YEARS AGO hind schedule,” said Johnson, “but in May 2, 1946 a normal spring we’re only able to get The annual spring musicale recital into fields a third of the days anyway. of the piano pupils of Mrs. Geo. E. This gives farmers time to play catch- Muser was held at her home Sunday up.” With recent high winds and afternoon. Twenty-seven pupils par- little to no precipitation, fields have FIFTY YEARS AGO: A wish came true for Alfred Ryland, who always wanted a flag ticipated in the recital. Mothers of the already begun to dry out, and if that pole in his yard. Last Christmas, Mamie, his wife, gave him his wish. Mr. Ryland pupils were guests, and a lunch was weather pattern continues, Johnson said, “The American flag will fly daily.” served by the hostess following the believes most producers should be program. able to get into their fields by the end 202 and James Valley. The top five said. In the junior varsity division, Robert E. Garry, a son of Mr. and of the week. spots were held by De Smet golfers Josh Pommer was leading medalist Mrs. Paul Garry, arrived home this with Matt Kees leading at 35. He was with a 37. week after receiving his discharge. He 25 YEARS AGO followed by Jared Baszler at 38, Mark will be associated with his father in May 1, 1996 Burgers at 39, Derek Helms at 41 and 50 YEARS AGO the De Smet Motor Co. here. The Bulldog boys’ golf team swept Austin Dubisar at 44. Among girls, Col- May 6, 1971 tournaments April 29 in De Smet and man-Egan won with a 236. De Smet Mother’s Day Advertisements: 105 YEARS AGO April 24 at Lake Poinsett. The girls’ was second with 282 and was followed Dinner Out! A hit with her on May 5, 1916 team placed second at De Smet and by Wessington Springs and James Mother’s Day, May 9. We will be serv- D.H. Loftus left last night for New third at Lake Poinsett. In the De Smet Valley. Kim Burgers was top medalist ing her favorites – Prime Ribs of Beef Orleans to attend the annual meeting Quadrangular, De Smet won with with a 50. The rest of De Smet’s var- with Au Jus Sauce, Bar-B-Qued Ribs, of the officers of the National Retail 153, Wessington Springs was second sity girls were at the FHA convention Tasty Fried Chicken. Get mom out of Merchants Association. He is a mem- at 194, followed by Colman-Egan at in Sioux Falls, Coach Ron Peterson the kitchen on Mother’s Day. Bring ber of the finance committee.
SENIOR FEATURE: ARIA GRUENHAGEN SENIOR FEATURE: ABIGAIL FRAZIER ‘Challenge yourself and push yourself ‘Keep up with your homework.’ out of your comfort zone.’ da and Darrell Frazier, is a member of the De Smet High School class of “She is supportive, intelligent and 2021. She has an older sister, Kathleen hard-working,” Gruenhagen said. Frey, and a younger brother, Dominic Gruenhagen’s favorite class in Frazier. Her favorite subject in school is school is math, but she said she loves art/ceramics, and her most memorable all subjects. experience at DHS is advisory, a time Her most memorable experience at when teachers meet with students to DHS was senior year Homecoming week. advise them on plans for their futures. Advice she gives to underclassmen When asked who a big influence is, “Challenge yourself and push your- in her life has been, Frazier said, “My self outside of your comfort zone.” sister Kathleen. She has shown me it’s Activities Gruenhagen has taken okay to be down as long as you pick part in are oral interpretation, one-act yourself back up.” play, all-school play, band, choir, FC- “Keep up with your homework,” is CLA, student government, stats keeper the advice she gives to underclassmen. for basketball and volleyball and the Some of her interests are art and Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant. tattooing, and her future plans are to Gruenhagen is undecided about a Abigail Frazier, a daughter of Aman- become a tattoo artist. Aria Gruenhagen, a daughter of school, but she plans to go to college Jason and Tristin Gruenhagen, is a for pre-med with hopes of becoming a member of the De Smet High School doctor. class of 2021. “I want to use my education to SENIOR FEATURE: DIVONTEAY PADILLA She said someone who has inspired eventually work with Doctors without her is her sister, Lyric. Borders,” she said. ‘Don’t wait to the last minute ’ Solis and Rafael Sanchez, is a graduat- ing senior for De Smet High School. PASTOR: Life’s road leads to ministry Padilla has two brothers, Ozy and Je- FROM PAGE 14 sus, and a baby, Maya. The biggest influence in her life is tions like jail, fighting and riotous liv- He was led into the ministry and has her mom. ing,” said Gunnon. pastored two churches before accepting “My mom has been through so Discouragement and depression took this position. much and has still managed to get us over, and suicide soon dominated his Gunnon looks forward to serving to where we are now,” said Padilla. thoughts. His life was at its lowest point. the congregation and community of Her favorite subject in school is ad- Sometimes you have to spend time De Smet and visiting all the friendly vanced biology. in the dark to appreciate the light. people. When asked what advice she would When Gunnon was 31, he made a “We're just excited to see what give underclassmen, Padilla said, vow to not drink again. His last drink God's going to do in and through us “Don’t wait to the last minute to turn was Memorial Day, 1999. Shortly and through our church family and in important assignments.” aftewards, he surrendered his life to through the community,” said Gun- Her future plans include moving to Christ. He has been serving the Lord non. “So, we are really looking for- another country and to study college since that day. ward to our time here.” Divonteay Padilla, daughter of Liza there. 16 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com De Smet Grads Congratulations to our Class of 2021
The Class of 2021 will have graduation on May Valedictorian: Aria Gruenhagen Class Flower: Blue Chrysanthemum 8 at 2:00 in the De Smet High School. Everyone Salutatorian: Carly Wiese High Honor: Aria Gruenhagen is welcome. Baccalaureate is on May 5 at 7:00 at Class Motto: Smile and Wave Academic Honors: Alec Dobson, Ethan McCune, the De Smet Community Church. Class Colors: Royal blue and silver Carly Wiese, Mackenzie Zell
School. ACTIVITIES FFA, Boys ACTIVITIES Art, Tattooing, Basketball Stats Painting, Drawing SPORTS Cross-County, Track
Trevor D Benthin Andrew Lee Close Ethan McCune Trevor D Benthin is a 2021 Andrew Lee Close is a 2021 Ethan McCune is a 2021 graduate of De Smet High graduate of De Smet High graduate of De Smet High School. School. Kain Christopher School. ACTIVITIES FFA ACTIVITIES Cross-country, SPORTS Football, Basketball Carly Lynn Wiese Gilligan Carly Lynn Wiese is a 2021 SPORTS Clay target trap FFA, Show choir, Choir Kain Christopher Gilligan is graduate of De Smet High shooting SPORTS Cross Country a 2021 graduate of De Smet School. High School. ACTIVITIES Oral HONORS FFA Chapter Interpretation, One Act Play, President, State FFA Degree All School Play, Band, Choir SPORTS Football, Golf, SPORTS Cross Country Wrestling HONORS State Oral ACTIVITIES FFA Interpretation, State One Act Play, State Cross Country, DSU Elite Scholarship, Laura Divonteay Padilla Ingalls Wilder Memorial Divonteay Sasheay Padilla is Society Scholarship Caitlyn Brag Alec Dobson a 2021 graduate of De Smet Caitlyn Kathleen Brag is a Alec Dobson is a 2021 High School. 2021 graduate of De Smet graduate of De Smet High High School. School. ACTIVITIES Art, School ACTIVITIES National Honor Council, FCCLA Society, Student Council SPORTS Track SPORTS Wrestling, Football Aria Lin Gruenhagen Aria Lin Gruenhagen is a 2021 graduate of De Smet High School. Mackenzie Louise Zell HONORS College Board Mackenzie Louise Zell is a National Rural and Small Quinton Jeremy 2021 graduate of De Smet Town Scholar; National Richard Poppinga High School. Merit Finalist; Student Council President; HOBY Quinton Poppinga is a 2021 HONORS NHS, Student Ambassador; National graduate of De Smet High Council Secretary/ Honor Society; All-State School. Treasurer, Senior class Cody Richard Koden Jon Elkins Band; All-State Chorus; SPORTS football, basketball, president, Platinum NCRC; ASBSD track ACTIVITIES Football and Koden J Elkins is a 2021 Cavanaugh Honoree for Academic volleyball stats graduate of De Smet High ACTIVITIES South Dakota Cody Richard Cavanaugh is Excellence; SDSU Honor School. National Guard SPORTS Basketball, Track, a 2021 graduate of De Smet Band Festival; Valedictorian; and Field High School. ACTIVITIES FFA 9 State Oral Interpretation HONORS National Honor SPORTS Cross Country, Golf, Festival Superiors; 4 State Society, 2021 Class 'B' Boys Trap Shooting One-Act Festival Awards; Basketball State Champions SD Legislative Page; Class President (Grades 9-11) SPORTS Basketball, Football, Golf ACTIVITIES Chorus, Triple Trio, Mixed Octet; Show Choir; Band; Oral Interpretation; One-Act Play; FCCLA; Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant; Student Noah Lyle Roth Government Noah Lyle Roth is a 2021 SPORTS Statistician for Girls graduate of De Smet High Basketball and Volleyball Abigail Frazier School. HONORS National Honor Abigail Jean Frazier is a 2021 Society, Academic All-State. graduate of De Smet High kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 17
SPIRIT LAKE NEWS BANCROFT NEWS CARTHAGE NEWS Life of a farm Overcharging for a hammer handle Law: No bikes on BY ROSE GROTHE It was about 1912 when Spence wood sidewalks wife in the 50’s Eggleston came back and between Mr. Ted Haug was the speaker at banking and selling insurance, ran BY LORALEE NELSON BY ILLDENA POPPEN the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, the store until 1915. Eggleston was May 2. His wife was with him, and the first manager in the new one- Trinity Lutheran Church will Spirit Lake Presbyterian she led the singing and sang a special story store which Agnew had built have Worship May 9 at 9:30 a.m. Church Service Sunday at 10:30 number. Thank you, both. on the same lot where the previous with the Sunday School leading the a.m. in Church, 88.1 FM Radio, Janice White was a Saturday guest at store had burned. At that time (about service and using the theme “Lost Live Facebook. Spirit Lake Church the home of her mother, Rose Grothe. 1915) Fred Rusche and Mat Muller and Found.” Everyone is welcome. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pas- What a variety of weather we went into partnership to buy the Sunday School is at 10:30. tor Dick Poppen on KWAT Sunday had this week. One day temps in the store. Matt Wilken became the owner Russ Stroud, Huron, took his at 9:30 a.m. upper 80's; other days, a lot cooler, around 1926 and sold not only gro- mother, Shirley Stroud, to Mitchell A virtual baby shower has been cloudy, rainy, a little sunshine and ceries but also ran the drugstore and Tuesday. given to Brian and Kala Larson of course, windy. Truly ' the land of post office in the same building. In Harriet Hattervig visited Mark who are expecting their first child, infinite variety.' October 1937, Ruth Austin bought the and Lisa Hinkley in De Smet a baby girl, in May. Vernie Tibbetts (former Bancroft store and ran it until 1939, when they Sunday, and Mark and Lisa spent A bridal shower was held Sat- resident and now of Minnesota) and sold it to Erwin and Lydia Zell. After Wednesday with Harriet. urday at the United Methodist his wife were in the local cafe one Erwin passed away, Lydia ran it for The weekend brought campers Church in De Smet for Shannon day this week. They were on their a short time; then on September 11, to the Lake Carthage campgrounds Poppen who will marry Daniel way home from attending the 100th 1956, it was sold to the present man- and to the City Park campgrounds. Foley, June 26. The bridal shower birthday of his aunt, Odella Tibbetts agers, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Korkow. was hosted by her sisters. Special (a former resident) of Mesa, Ariz. It was in 1906 when Charlie Dill DID YOU KNOW? guests were her mother, Janice had his drugstore and grocery in a From “Carthage, Gem of the Poppen, sisters, Kristen Poppen, HISTORY lot directly north of the soon-to-be Redstone” by Sally Madison. Amanda Schwader, Kelsey Small It was during the time of the fire Costello garage. It was here where he Carthage residents took pride in and Daniel’s mother, Linda Foley. that Emery P. Jones and partner was to sell groceries and medicines the town’s appearance, and on No- Mr. Summer were in the store (1910- until 1910. Paul Fuerstinau bought vember 9, 1889, the first ordinance THE LIFE OF A FARMER’S WIFE 1912). They had a co-operative store, the building for the grocery store calling for the construction of side- IN THE EARLY 50’S selling such goods as Gordon hats and ran it until 1913 when it became walks and crosswalks was passed. There are many differences in and Foote-Schulze shoes. It can often the telephone office. These first sidewalks were built of a farmer’s wife from the 50’s to be recalled that a certain C. O. Dill, About the year 1908 Tom Tyrrell two-inch pine planks. the present. In the 50’s, I helped who had a store of his own, used to ran a general store on the lot of the In the summer of 1899, another my husband milk the cows, which make Jones mad by telling how he present Masonic building. He ran the “modern” convenience was brought we did by hand; then I manned could purchase a 100-pound sack of same until 1916 when it became a co- to the city. Fran Albright was given the milk separator. Finally, there flour for $2 from Sears and Roebuck op store called the Bancroft Mercan- permission to build and maintain a was a separator for me to wash and that Jones was charging too tile Co. until 1918. Frank Imlay was public telephone system. The con- and get ready for the next use. much for his flour. Dill also claimed the manager at the time a fire swept tract was set for twenty years, and I fed the chickens, gathered the that he could get hammer handles the west side of the street, and many the maximum rent was not to exceed eggs and cleaned the coop. There for $.02 while other stores in town of the buildings were burned. two dollars a month. were many other chores to do charged $.15. At one time, Dill told of Many other stores, including the In 1899, Ordinance No. 4 was around the farm and house. some new shoes he had bought, and A.W. Perry store in the Zell build- passed forbidding riding of bicycles Almost all our clothes were in reply to people's questions, would ing were located at various times, on the sidewalks. Ordinance No. handsewn. There was washing, say that he was never going to send in various locations. Some say a Mr. 5 regulated the operation of pool drying and mending clothes. I for another pair of shoes-- the reason and Mrs. Bender had a store north of tables and 9 or 10 pin alleys. patched many a pair of jeans. Oh, being that it would take the rest of Ross Lumber Co. and others speak of In 1900, Carthage citizens agreed how I would love to mend some his life to wear out the pair he had, stores north of the Masonic building. that laws must be obeyed, and if of the jeans I see worn today! and why not. They were from Sears Groceries were indeed a resource there were any offenders, a proper Then there was the ironing. We and Roebuck. Bancroft was not short of. structure should be provided. There- sprinkled the clothes with water fore, a contract in the amount of and placed them in a basket a twenty dollars was agreed upon, and few hours, until they were ready a jail was built. Two deputy mar- to iron. Shirts, dresses, blouses, ESMOND NEWS shals were appointed to maintain slacks, linens and aprons; I the peace and order. Before the first ironed them all. jail was built in the early 1890’s, the I prepared three meals a day. 1908: $5,000 bond passes to build school justice’s docket contained many ar- Sometimes, there were morning BY MARLIN CLENDENING ceived their certificates and pins. rests for drunkenness, disorderly and afternoon lunches that were Annette and Charemon Dunham at- conduct and illegal possession of taken to the field where my hubby Mark and Kara Aughenbaugh at- tended the Kingsbury County Ameri- weapons. Income from fines as- worked. I did the gardening and tended their son Gabriel’s spring can Legion meeting held last week in sessed for those indiscretions helped baked bread, cakes and cookies. music concert Monday evening in De Lake Preston. defray the cost of running the town. Did a lot of canning. We canned Smet, and on Saturday, Gabriel took meats, chicken and produce from part in the music contest in De Smet. HISTORY NOTE the garden. My grocery list usual- The Clendenings and the Curt 1908 – Petitions were circulated OLDHAM-RAMONA NEWS ly consisted of flour, sugar, coffee, Wehlanders attended the Iroquois in March asking that Esmond and tea and baking ingredients, some High School Awards Night on Monday. a distance of one mile around the School Lunch fruits. We raised most everything Rosalie Wehlander received HOSA town be set aside as an Independent THURSDAY, MAY 6: Spaghetti w/ else we needed. School District, so they could issue and Drama awards. On Thursday, the Meat sauce, Garlic Breadstick, We were busy all the time but bonds for a new school building. At Clendenings and Wehlanders attended Relishes, Fruit still had time for sit-down meals, the 1st Annual Iroquois FFA Banquet. the election held on July 7, 45 voted a visit to a neighbor for a cup of Marlin and Jeanette Clendening to issue bonds worth $5,000 to con- MONDAY, MAY 10: Chicken Tenders, coffee or tea, and maybe a game and Curt, Lori and Rosalie Wehlander struct and equip a school. No votes Au Gratin Potatoes, Roll, Relishes, of cards, fishing, and a ball game attended the Vocal Music Recital of were cast against the issue; a lot on TUESDAY, MAY 11: Mr. Rib on Bun, or two. Hannah Wehlander and Johnathan the south end of town was bought for Relishes, Fruit I know wives do many of the Freeman, Saturday afternoon held at $240.00, and the new school is near- WEDNESDAY, MAY 12: Hamburger on same things today, but they have the First United Methodist Church ing completion in October. Bun, Baked Beans, Relishes, Fruit the convenience of fast foods. in Mitchell. Both are music majors at Much of the groceries are pur- Dakota Wesleyan University and sang chased; they use microwaves, a total of 20 songs. WICKS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION self-cleaning ovens, automatic Charemon Dunham presented the washers and dryers, dishwashers, American Legion and the American in Carpenter iPhones, computers and iPads. Legion Auxiliary Awards at the Iro- Most people say that’s progress. I quois High School awards night, and SATURDAY, MAY 15TH am glad I experienced those early the Good Citizenship recipients re- years; it sure helps me appreciate AT 10AM what I have today. Go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WicksConsignmentAuction/ 18 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com Public Notices
19046 19070 19100 19186 FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 TRAVELERS CASUALTY INSURANCE THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. COMPANY OF AMERICA COMPANY HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: ONE WEST NATIONWIDE BLVD., COLUMBUS, OH 1122 N MAIN STREET, MCPHERSON, KS 67460 ONE TOWER SQUARE, HARTFORD, CT 06183 ONE TOWER SQUARE, HARTFORD, CT 06183 43215-2220 MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: PO BOX 1401, MCPHERSON, KS 67460 ONE TOWER SQUARE, HARTFORD, CT 06183 ONE TOWER SQUARE, HARTFORD, CT 06183 ONE WEST NATIONWIDE BLVD., 1-99-FIN7, ASSETS: ASSETS: ASSETS: COLUMBUS, OH 43215-2220 Bonds ...... $24,457,015.00 Bonds ...... $1,693,879,632.00 Bonds ...... $2,638,036,158.00 ASSETS: Stocks ...... 0 Stocks ...... 0 Stocks ...... 533,299,024.00 Bonds ...... $166,538,284.00 Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Stocks ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 0 Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 0 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 2,788,693.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 101,334,849.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 232,205,158.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Agents Balances or Agents Balances or Agents Balances or Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 20,550,063.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 0 Uncollected Premiums ...... 185,204,730.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 328,348,312.00 Agents Balances or Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Uncollected Premiums ...... 255,583,331.00 Due and Accrued ...... 184,733.00 Due and Accrued ...... 16,858,812.00 Due and Accrued ...... 22,898,920.00 Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Other Assets ...... 2,425,471.00 Other Assets ...... 147,082,152.00 Other Assets ...... 496,064,181.00 Due and Accrued ...... 1,371,746.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 29,855,912.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 2,144,360,175.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 4,250,851,752.00 Other Assets ...... 277,839,947.00 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS TOTAL ASSETS ...... 721,883,371.00 Reserve for Losses ...... 4,729,736.00 Reserve for Losses ...... 935,523,138.00 Reserve for Losses ...... 1,658,583,146.00 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS Reserve for Loss Reserve for Loss Reserve for Loss Reserve for Losses ...... 0 Adjustment Expenses ...... 644,090.00 Adjustment Expenses ...... 203,346,793.00 Adjustment Expenses ...... 360,512,264.00 Reserve for Loss Other Expenses (excluding Other Expenses (excluding Other Expenses (excluding Adjustment Expenses ...... 0 taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 37,047.00 taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 14,908,256.00 Other Expenses (excluding Taxes, Licenses and Fees taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 26,442,940.00 Taxes, Licenses and Fees Taxes, Licenses and Fees taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 0 (excluding Federal and (excluding Federal and Taxes, Licenses and Fees Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 8,333,002.00 (excluding Federal and Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 135,719.00 Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 14,773,527.00 (excluding Federal and Federal and Foreign Federal and Foreign Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 0 Income Taxes ...... 1,358,496.00 Federal and Foreign Income Taxes ...... 284,568.00 Federal and Foreign Unearned Premiums ...... 332,019,415.00 Income Taxes ...... 2,821,876.00 Unearned Premiums ...... 9,707,632.00 Income Taxes ...... 6,304,734.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 97,112,502.00 Unearned Premiums ...... 588,635,152.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 485,213.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 1,592,601,600.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 288,280,038.00 Unearned Premiums ...... 0 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 16,024,005.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 1,234,681.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 2,940,048,942.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 517,251,591.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Capital Paid Up or Special Surplus Funds ...... 2,188,958.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 523,556,325.00 Capital Paid Up or Statutory Deposit ...... 6,000,000.00 Capital Paid Up or Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Statutory Deposit ...... 1,516,466.00 Gross Paid In and Statutory Deposit ...... 5,000,000.00 Capital Paid Up or Gross Paid In and Contributed Surplus ...... 125,632,050.00 Gross Paid In and Statutory Deposit ...... 3,000,000.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 758,660.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 418,891,844.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 623,472,070.00 Gross Paid In and Unassigned Surplus ...... 11,556,778.00 Surplus as Regards Unassigned Surplus ...... 680,141,782.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 177,486,674.00 Surplus as Regards Policyholders ...... 551,758,575.00 Surplus as Regards Unassigned Surplus ...... 17,840,372.00 Policyholders ...... 13,831,904.00 TOTAL ...... 2,144,360,175.00 Policyholders ...... 1,310,802,811.00 Surplus as Regards TOTAL ...... 29,855,909.00 Policyholders ...... 198,327,046.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 TOTAL ...... 4,250,851,752.00 TOTAL ...... 721,883,371.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Direct Premiums Written ...... 2,177,311.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Direct Premiums Written ...... 1,149,767.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 2,153,158.00 Direct Premiums Written ...... 839,696.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 1,137,020.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 2,172,736.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 1,070,588.00 Direct Premiums Written ...... 11,470,244.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 691,919.00 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 3,734,181.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 407,226.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 13,418,594.00 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 769,212.00 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Direct Losses Incurred ...... 395,700.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 8,369,725.00 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 9,560,248.00 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE DIVISION OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Travelers Casualty Insurance COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE WHEREAS, the Alliance Insurance Company, Inc., COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY Company of America, a Corporation organized WHEREAS, the The Standard Fire Insurance a Corporation organized under the Laws of Kansas, WHEREAS, the Amco Insurance Company, a under the Laws of Connecticut, has complied with Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws has complied with all requirements of the Insurance Corporation organized under the Laws of Iowa, has all requirements of the Insurance Laws of the State of Connecticut, has complied with all requirements Laws of the State of South Dakota: complied with all requirements of the Insurance Laws of South Dakota: of the Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of of the State of South Dakota: NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named Company is fully empowered through above named Company is fully empowered through the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named Company is fully empowered through its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines above named Company is fully empowered through its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines of business listed below: of business listed below: its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines of business listed below: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, of business listed below: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 26, 27 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 26, 27 18, 26, 27 & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable 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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS KINGSBURY vey from First District will need to be Jensen moved and Spilde seconded Sorenson requested the Board au- COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY added to the agenda. to approve the minutes of April 13, thorize Chairman Walls sign the COMMISSIONERS 2021. All present voting aye – 4, nay - Striping Agreement with the State. ***UNAPPROVED DRAFT MINUTES*** Wolkow stated an Executive Session 0, abstain – 0. Motion carried. This is the same agreement that is DE SMET, SOUTH DAKOTA for possible litigation will need to be entered into every year. APRIL 20, 2021 added to the agenda while discuss- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ing Highway Matters. Jensen moved and Wolkow seconded Jensen moved and Wolkow seconded The Kingsbury County Board of to adjourn from regular session and to authorize Chairman Walls sign the County Commissioners met Tuesday, Wolkow moved and Spilde seconded move into Board of Adjustment at Striping Agreement with the State. April 20, 2021 at 8:30 AM in the to approve the agenda as edited. All 8:42 A.M. to review the minutes from All present voting aye – 4, nay – 0, ab- Courtroom in the County Courthouse present voting aye – 4, nay - 0, ab- April 8 and April 13, 2021. All present stain – 0. Motion carried. with Commissioners Steve Spilde stain – 0. Motion carried. voting aye – 4, nay – 0, abstain – 0. Sorenson requested an auto supple- attending via Zoom. Commissioners PUBLIC COMMENT Motion carried. Roger Walls, Delmer Wolkow, and ment to add funds back into the Chairman Walls asked for public Chairman Walls declared the Board Highway 2021 Budget that had been Joe Jensen present. Chairman Walls comment. There was none. presided. out of Planning and Zoning at 8:48 A.M. expensed in 2021 and reimbursed by Emergency Relief in the amount of CONFLICT OF INTEREST HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Also attending via Zoom were, Chairman Walls asked the Board if $121,000.00. Tammy Anderson, Director of David Sorenson, Highway there was any conflict of interest. Superintendent, met with the Board Jensen moved and Wolkow seconded Equalization, and Mike Siefker, There was none. Kingsbury Journal. to discuss highway matters. to approve the auto supplement of MINUTES Emergency Relief funds back to the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Sorenson stated the crew has been Highway 2021 Budget. All present Spilde moved and Wolkow seconded working on reclaiming shoulders on Those present stood and recited the to approve the minutes of April 8, voting aye – 4, nay – 0, abstain – 0. Pledge of Allegiance. CR 14 East of Bancroft. The crew has Motion carried. 2021. All present voting aye – 4, nay - also been spot graveling on CR 2 and APPROVE AGENDA 0, abstain – 0. Motion carried. removing load limit signs throughout Sorenson requested to move into Jennifer Barnard, Auditor, stated sur- the county. Continued on next page kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 19 Public Notices
19194 19232 19240 19275 FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 FARMERS ALLIANCE MUTUAL ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ALLSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: INSURANCE COMPANY, S.I. HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: 2775 SANDERS ROAD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 2775 SANDERS ROAD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: 1122 N MAIN STREET, MCPHERSON, KS 67460 MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: 6000 AMERICAN PARKWAY, MADISON, WI 53783 MAIL ADDRESS: 3075 SANDERS ROAD, SUITE G4E, NORTHBROOK, 3075 SANDERS ROAD, SUITE G4E, NORTHBROOK, MAIL ADDRESS: PO BOX 1401, MCPHERSON, KS 67460 IL 60062 IL 60062 6000 AMERICAN PARKWAY, MADISON, WI 53783 ASSETS: ASSETS: ASSETS: ASSETS: Bonds ...... $237,126,195.00 Bonds ...... $31,919,103,672.00 Bonds ...... $101,810,071.00 Bonds ...... $13,717,840,255.00 Stocks ...... 53,986,244.00 Stocks ...... 7,870,259,270.00 Stocks ...... 0 Stocks ...... 5,517,251,459.00 Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Real Estate ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 574,570,640.00 Real Estate ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 215,122,715.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 5,062,429.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 301,473,685.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Real Estate Owned ...... 244,705,518.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 19,395,014.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 943,852,098.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 2,040,268.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 364,194,979.00 Agents Balances or Agents Balances or Agents Balances or Agents Balances or Uncollected Premiums ...... 38,786,547.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 5,123,286,477.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 0 Uncollected Premiums ...... 1,790,576,624.00 Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Due and Accrued ...... 1,498,792.00 Due and Accrued ...... 291,084,364.00 Due and Accrued ...... 815,979.00 Due and Accrued ...... 82,519,983.00 Other Assets ...... 10,926,848.00 Other Assets ...... 6,884,850,434.00 Other Assets ...... 7,102,202.00 Other Assets ...... 0 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 366,782,069.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 53,908,480,640.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 111,768,520.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 24,745,785,325.00 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS Reserve for Losses ...... 43,622,550.00 Reserve for Losses ...... 13,872,917,371.00 Reserve for Losses ...... 0 Reserve for Losses ...... 6,391,822,416.00 Reserve for Loss Reserve for Loss Reserve for Loss Reserve for Loss Adjustment Expenses ...... 5,635,787.00 Adjustment Expenses ...... 3,995,947,854.00 Adjustment Expenses ...... 0 Adjustment Expenses ...... 1,425,622,686.00 Other Expenses (excluding Other Expenses (excluding Other Expenses (excluding Other Expenses (excluding taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 296,626.00 taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 1,546,908,374.00 taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 0 taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 1,213,123,874.00 Taxes, Licenses and Fees Taxes, Licenses and Fees Taxes, Licenses and Fees Taxes, Licenses and Fees (excluding Federal and (excluding Federal and (excluding Federal and (excluding Federal and Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 1,230,020.00 Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 65,610,200.00 Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 0 Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 22,130,086.00 Federal and Foreign Federal and Foreign Federal and Foreign Federal and Foreign Income Taxes ...... 0 Income Taxes ...... 185,902,150.00 Income Taxes ...... 718,182.00 Income Taxes ...... 39,903,622.00 Unearned Premiums ...... 84,941,786.00 Unearned Premiums ...... 11,178,211,325.00 Unearned Premiums ...... 0 Unearned Premiums ...... 5,140,445,537.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 17,645,739.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 2,899,055,563.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 10,997,872.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 2,884,325,413.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 153,372,508.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 33,744,552,837.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 11,716,054.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 17,117,373,634.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 500,000.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 19,777,839.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Capital Paid Up or Capital Paid Up or Capital Paid Up or Capital Paid Up or Statutory Deposit ...... 0 Statutory Deposit ...... 0 Statutory Deposit ...... 3,882,000.00 Statutory Deposit ...... 4,200,000.00 Gross Paid In and Gross Paid In and Gross Paid In and Gross Paid In and Contributed Surplus ...... 490,690,000.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 0 Contributed Surplus ...... 3,301,977,518.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 98,135,873.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 16,838,290,446.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... -2,283,407.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 7,133,471,691.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 212,909,557.00 Surplus as Regards Surplus as Regards Surplus as Regards Surplus as Regards Policyholders ...... 20,163,927,803.00 Policyholders ...... 100,052,466.00 Policyholders ...... 7,628,411,691.00 Policyholders ...... 213,409.557.00 TOTAL ...... 24,745,785,325.00 TOTAL ...... 366,782,066.00 TOTAL ...... 53,908,480,640.00 TOTAL ...... 111,768,520.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Direct Premiums Written ...... 8,493,055.00 Direct Premiums Written ...... 219,581.00 Direct Premiums Written ...... 65,111,876.00 Direct Premiums Written ...... 8,747,606.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 65,906,538.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 8,650,803.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 8,324,635.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 198,825.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 6,475,240.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 280,475.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 72,093,027.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 6,360,884.00 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 79,872,599.00 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 6,127,678.00 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 7,518,141.00 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 345,445.00 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF INSURANCE DIVISION OF INSURANCE DIVISION OF INSURANCE DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the American Family Mutual Insurance WHEREAS, the ALLSTATE INSURANCE WHEREAS, the ALLSTATE INDEMNITY WHEREAS, the Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance Company, S.I., a Corporation organized under COMPANY, a Corporation organized under the Laws COMPANY, a Corporation organized under the Laws Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws the Laws of Wisconsin, has complied with all of Illinois, has complied with all requirements of the of Illinois, has complied with all requirements of the of Kansas, has complied with all requirements of the requirements of the Insurance Laws of the State of Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: South Dakota: NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named Company is fully empowered through above named Company is fully empowered through above named Company is fully empowered through above named Company is fully empowered through its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines of business listed below: of business listed below: of business listed below: of business listed below: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 27 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 27 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 26, 27 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) Commercial; 27) Personal Commercial; 27) Personal Commercial; 27) Personal Commercial; 27) Personal in this State according to the Laws thereof, unless in this State according to the Laws thereof, unless in this State according to the Laws thereof, unless in this State according to the Laws thereof, unless WKLV&HUWL¿FDWHRI$XWKRULW\LVRWKHUZLVHUHYRNHG WKLV&HUWL¿FDWHRI$XWKRULW\LVRWKHUZLVHUHYRNHG WKLV&HUWL¿FDWHRI$XWKRULW\LVRWKHUZLVHUHYRNHG WKLV&HUWL¿FDWHRI$XWKRULW\LVRWKHUZLVHUHYRNHG suspended or withdrawn. suspended or withdrawn. suspended or withdrawn. suspended or 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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set P\KDQGDQGRI¿FLDOVHDODW3LHUUH6'WKLVVWGD\ P\KDQGDQGRI¿FLDOVHDODW3LHUUH6'WKLVVWGD\ P\KDQGDQGRI¿FLDOVHDODW3LHUUH6'WKLVVWGD\ P\KDQGDQGRI¿FLDOVHDODW3LHUUH6'WKLVVWGD\ of May, A.D., 2021. of May, A.D., 2021. of May, A.D., 2021. of May, A.D., 2021. LARRY DEITER LARRY DEITER LARRY DEITER LARRY DEITER Director of Insurance Director of Insurance Director of Insurance Director of Insurance
ROCS – RURAL OFFICE OF personnel at 10:30 A.M. All present from April 8, 2021. All present voting Continued from preceding page COMMUNITY SERVICES voting aye – 4, nay - 0, abstain – 0. aye – 4, nay – 0, abstain – 0. Motion Executive Session for personnel. Scott Fink and Michelle Figland met Motion carried. carried. with the Board to provide informa- Wolkow moved and Spilde seconded Wolkow moved and Spilde seconded Chairman Walls declared the Board out to adjourn from regular session and tion on the presence and usage of the program in the County. to adjourn from Executive Session. of Planning and Zoning at 11:36 A.M. move into Executive Session for per- Chairman Walls declared the Board sonnel and possible litigation at 8:58 Fink began with expressing his con- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT dolences for the recent losses of out at 11:12 A.M. A.M. All present voting aye – 4, nay - Spilde moved and Wolkow sec- Cindy Bau, Emergency Management, 0, abstain – 0. Motion carried. members in the community. met with the Board and requested ROCS merged with ICAP for the onded to appoint Corey Lundquist to Commission District I. All present authorization for Chairman Walls to Spilde moved and Wolkow seconded transportation services. The sign her Quarterly Report. to adjourn from Executive Session. Kingsbury County Transit is a service voting aye – 3, nay - 0, abstain – 1. Chairman Walls declared the Board provided by ROC’S and is averaging Motion carried. Wolkow moved and Spilde seconded out at 9:09 A.M. 23 rides per day in town. Rides have JENSEN INSURANCE – BRAD for Chairman Walls to sign Bau’s been provided for as far away as Quarterly Report. All present voting COMMISSIONER INVERVIEWS 1 AND 2 ANTONSON Sioux Falls. ROCS also provides free Brad Antonson met with the Board aye – 4, nay – 0, abstain – 0. Motion Wolkow moved and Spilde seconded rides for qualifying VA and works carried. to adjourn from regular session and to discuss potential stipends for out- with the Food Panty to deliver food side health insurance options and Bau also informed the Board she move into Executive Session for per- items. Local drivers include Maggie sonnel at 9:27 A.M. All present voting provided the pros and cons for how had been notified that new 911 signs Sprang, Gary Wolkow and Doug this would affect the county. in Badger Township had been de- aye – 4, nay - 0, abstain – 0. Motion Kazmerzak. carried. PLANNING AND ZONING stroyed and asked who would be COMMISSIONER INVERVIEW 3 responsible to replace/repair them. Spilde moved and Wolkow seconded Jensen moved and Wolkow seconded Jensen moved and Wolkow seconded to adjourn from regular session and Bau stated she would check into the to adjourn from Executive Session. to adjourn from regular session and cost of the signs being covered by Chairman Walls declared the Board move into Planning and Zoning at move into Executive Session for 11:34 A.M. to review the minutes the 911 Fund as this was not covered out at 10:03 A.M. Continued on next page 20 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com Public Notices
19283 19380 19429 63258 FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 AMERICAN STANDARD INSURANCE AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE FEDERATED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN COMPANY STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: COMPANY HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: 6000 AMERICAN PARKWAY, MADISON, WI 53783 175 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10038 500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 3000, 121 EAST PARK SQUARE, OWATONNA, MN 55060 MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: CHICAGO, IL 60061 6000 AMERICAN PARKWAY, MADISON, WI 53783 175 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10038 MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: 175 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10038 121 EAST PARK SQUARE, OWATONNA, MN ASSETS: ASSETS: 55060 Bonds ...... $279,021,923.00 Bonds ...... $13,716,871,981.00 ASSETS: ASSETS: Stocks ...... 0 Stocks ...... 249,620,110.00 Bonds ...... $118,882,565.00 Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Stocks ...... 0 Bonds ...... $2,013,212,988.95 Real Estate ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 2,043,330,827.00 Mortgage Loans on Stocks ...... 54,580,073.70 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 0 Mortgage Loans on Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 14,881,962.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 565,541,764.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 0 Agents Balances or Agents Balances or Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 7,112,161.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Uncollected Premiums ...... 50,080,194.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 1,302,279,691.00 Agents Balances or Policy Loans ...... 24,670,477.40 Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Uncollected Premiums ...... 0 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 64,817,993.79 Due and Accrued ...... 1,354,029.00 Due and Accrued ...... 136,412,235.00 Interest, Dividends and Real Estate Income Deferred and Other Assets ...... 0 Other Assets ...... 4,813,487,200.00 Due and Accrued ...... 819,223.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 12,355,150.18 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 403,749,969.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 22,827,543,808.00 Other Assets ...... 16,120,977.00 Investment Income Due and Accrued ...... 23,986,506.64 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS TOTAL ASSETS ...... 142,934,926.00 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS Other Assets ...... 62,190,128.89 Reserve for Losses ...... 0 Reserve for Losses ...... 7,967,710,514.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 2,255,813,319.55 Reserve for Loss Reserve for Loss Reserve for Losses ...... 0 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS Adjustment Expenses ...... 0 Adjustment Expenses ...... 1,011,977,938.00 Reserve for Loss Reserve for Life Other Expenses (excluding Other Expenses (excluding Adjustment Expenses ...... 0 Policies & Contracts ...... 1,603,351,435.52 taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 0 taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 11,607,013.00 Other Expenses (excluding Taxes, Licenses and Fees Taxes, Licenses and Fees taxes, licenses and fees) ...... 0 Reserve for Accident (excluding Federal and (excluding Federal and Taxes, Licenses and Fees & Health Policies ...... 90,977,956.69 Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 138,787.00 Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 109,246,113.00 (excluding Federal and Policy and Contract Claims Federal and Foreign Federal and Foreign Foreign Income Taxes) ...... 0 Life ...... 10,135,415.82 Income Taxes ...... 327,313.00 Income Taxes ...... 15,565,878.00 Federal and Foreign Accident & Health ...... 3,822,749.13 Unearned Premiums ...... 0 Unearned Premiums ...... 2,730,571,385.00 Income Taxes ...... 4,964,635.00 General Expenses All Other Liabilities ...... 91,368,715.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 4,286,970,698.00 Unearned Premiums ...... 0 Due or Accrued ...... 7,900,895.52 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 91,834,815.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 16,133,649,539.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 91,668,289.00 Taxes, Licenses & Fees Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Special Surplus Funds ...... 805,215,368.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 96,632,924.00 Due or Accrued ...... 3,135,428.07 Capital Paid Up or Capital Paid Up or Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Federal Income Taxes Statutory Deposit ...... 0 Statutory Deposit ...... 31,121,080.00 Capital Paid Up or Due or Accrued ...... 0 Gross Paid In and Gross Paid In and Statutory Deposit ...... 5,005,500.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 30,296,357.77 Contributed Surplus ...... 3,000,000.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 6,729,603,995.00 Gross Paid In and TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 1,749,620,238.52 Unassigned Surplus ...... 305,915,154.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... -872,046,176.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 17,320,615.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Surplus as Regards Surplus as Regards Unassigned Surplus ...... 23,975,887.00 Capital Paid Up ...... 4,000,000.00 Policyholders ...... 311,915,154.00 Policyholders ...... 6,693,894,269.00 Surplus as Regards Gross Paid In and TOTAL ...... 403,749,969.00 TOTAL ...... 22,827,543,808.00 Policyholders ...... 46,302,002.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 4,000,000.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 TOTAL ...... 142,934,926.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 498,193,081.03 Direct Premiums Written ...... 1,285,809.00 Direct Premiums Written ...... 1,158,453.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Surplus as Regards Direct Premiums Earned ...... 1,381,045.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 1,242,085.00 Direct Premiums Written ...... 1,078,062.00 Policyholders ...... 506,193,081.03 Direct Losses Paid ...... 549,456.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 196,020.00 Direct Premiums Earned ...... 1,050,080.00 TOTAL ...... 2,255,813,319.55 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 740,132.00 Direct Losses Incurred ...... 512,973.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 2,036,853.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Direct Losses Incurred ...... -576,694.00 Direct Premiums Received ...... 3,092,708.00 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Direct Losses Paid ...... 691,702.00 DIVISION OF INSURANCE DIVISION OF INSURANCE Losses Incurred ...... 966,171.00 STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE Life Insurance in Force ...... 346,947,309.00 COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA WHEREAS, the American Standard Insurance WHEREAS, the American Home Assurance COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the THE INSURANCE COMPANY DIVISION OF INSURANCE Company of Wisconsin, a Corporation organized Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, a Corporation under the Laws of Wisconsin, has complied with all of New York, has complied with all requirements of COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY organized under the Laws of Illinois, has complied requirements of the Insurance Laws of the State of the Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: WHEREAS, the Federated Life Insurance South Dakota: NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of with all requirements of the Insurance Laws of the Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to State of South Dakota: of Minnesota, has complied with all requirements of Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of the Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named Company is fully empowered through Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named Company is fully empowered through its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to above named Company is fully empowered through its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines of business listed below: the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines of business listed below: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, above named Company is fully empowered through of business listed below: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 26, 27 23A, 26, 27 its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland of business listed below: 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 1, 2, 20 & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; 13) Burglary & Theft; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 19) Title; 20) Variable 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) Travel Accident Baggage; 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Commercial; 27) Personal Commercial; 27) Personal Commercial; 27) Personal Bail Bonds Surety; 26) Commercial; 27) Personal in this State according to the Laws thereof, unless in this State according to the Laws thereof, unless in this State according to the Laws thereof, unless in this State according to the Laws thereof, 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Continued from preceding page $55.00 to $120.00 per square foot of Non-Ag Buildings: COOK’S WASTEPAPER & RECYCLING in the past. area with the minimum permit free $0 to 30K - $35.00 51.63 UTILITIES, JOE JENSEN Jensen moved and Wolkow seconded changing from $10.00 to $20.00. $30K to 50K - $45.00 147.00 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT, to hire out the sign repair at $25.00 $50K to 100K - $55.00 KINGSBURY ELECTRIC COOP 467.80 Farm Structures with a cement floor for just the signs and $50.00 for the $100K to 200K - $100.00 UTILITIES, KINGSBURY COUNTY from $8.00 to $16 per square foot. signs and polls for an intersection $200K to 300K - $200.00 TREASURER 5908.45 ADVANCE TAX, Farm Structures with a dirt floor contingent on fund availability from $300K to 500K - $250.00 BYRON NOGELMEIER 150.00 BAL OF from $6.00 to $12 per square foot. 911. All present voting aye – 4, nay – $500K to 700K - $500.00 3/2021 CAM, BYRON NOGELMEIER 0, abstain – 0. Motion carried. Grain Bins up to 10,000-bushel capac- $700K to 900K - $700.00 140.00 3/2021 CAM, NORTHWESTERN ity from $10.00 to $50.00. $900K to 1 Mil. - $900.00 384.46 UTILITIES, OTTERTAIL OPEN DISCUSSION Grain Bins more than 10,000-bushel Over 1,000K = $900.00 plus $0.50/1,000 POWER COMPANY 127.26 UTILITIES, Jensen discussed the updating of capacity from $1.00 to $2.00 per in value over 1 Mil. Max fee of OTTERTAIL POWER COMPANY building permit, conditional use, 1,000-bushel capacity. $30,000.00. 1460.62 UTILITIES, SD DEPT OF variance, rezoning and special meet- REVENUE 182416.74 3/2021 STATE ing fees with the Board. Commercial permits will remain at APPROVE CLAIMS REMITTANCE, SD UNEMPLOYMENT $1.00 per $1,000.00 construction cost. Wolkow moved and Spilde seconded INSURANCE 1330.01 1ST QTR Building permit fees have not been that the following claims presented adjusted since 1987 and conditional Conditional Use – from $150.00 to 2021 UNEMPLOYMENT, SD ASSOC to the Board for consideration be OF ASSESSING OFFICERS 200.00 use, variance, rezoning and special $250.00 approved and the County Auditor be meeting fees have not been adjusted Variance – from $75.00 to $250.00 TRAVEL, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY directed to issue warrant checks for OFFICIALS 555.00 TRAVEL, SDN since 2007. Jensen had reviewed Rezoning – from $250.00 to $300.00 payment of same. All present voting fees from surrounding counties and Special Meeting – from $150.00 to COMMUNICATIONS 916.00 UTILITIES, aye – 4, nay - 0, abstain – 0. Motion UNITED STATES TREASURY 274.97 recommended adjustments to the $250.00 carried. Board. The recommended adjust- Excavation only set at $25.00 TAXES, ments are as follows: Class A CAFO set at $500.00 MISCELLANEOUS AUDITOR Class B CAFO set at $300.00 CENTURYLINK 239.25 UTILITIES, Building permit for dwellings from Barnard requested authorization to Class C and D CAFO set at $200.00 CENTURYLINK 505.62 UTILITIES, Continued on next page kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 21 Public Notices
63274 63312 63444 63983 FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 FIDELITY & GUARANTY LIFE GREAT AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE ACCENDO INSURANCE COMPANY UNITED HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE INSURANCE COMPANY COMPANY HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: COMPANY HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: 3148 WEST 3500 SOUTH, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: 801 GRAND AVE., SUITE 2600, DES MOINES, IA 301 EAST FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 84119 707 E UNITED HERITAGE COURT, MERIDIAN, ID 50309 MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: 83642-7785 MAIL ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 5420 CINCINNATI, OH 45201-5420 3148 WEST 3500 SOUTH, WEST VALLEY MAIL ADDRESS: 801 GRAND AVE., SUITE 2600, DES MOINES, ASSETS: CITY, UT 84119 PO BOX 7777, MERIDIAN, ID 83680-7777 IA 50309 Bonds ...... $27,578,284,997.00 ASSETS: ASSETS: ASSETS: Stocks ...... 1,149,366,647.00 Bonds ...... $4,594,826.00 Bonds ...... $526,490,217.11 Bonds ...... $21,429,985,272.00 Mortgage Loans on Stocks ...... 0 Stocks ...... 47,383,414.05 Stocks ...... 2,227,770,075.00 Real Estate ...... 1,577,832,226.00 Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Owned ...... 66,050,992.00 Real Estate ...... 0 Real Estate ...... 4,574,879.16 Real Estate ...... 427,575,978.00 Policy Loans ...... 69,997,359.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Real Estate Owned ...... 10,100,289.27 Real Estate Owned ...... 0 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 2,047,399,245.00 Policy Loans ...... 0 Policy Loans ...... 4,963,488.66 Policy Loans ...... 31,440,412.00 Deferred and Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 11,944,188.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 1,486,178.57 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 1,158,197,435.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 7,808,952.00 Deferred and Deferred and Deferred and Investment Income Uncollected Premiums ...... 1,803,014.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 502,614.32 Uncollected Premiums ...... 5,121,724.00 Due and Accrued ...... 257,292,198.00 Investment Income Investment Income Investment Income Other Assets ...... 3,043,119,985.00 Due and Accrued ...... 26,746.00 Due and Accrued ...... 7,270,160.83 Due and Accrued ...... 201,737,979.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 35,797,152,601.00 Other Assets ...... 67,895,892.00 Other Assets ...... 32,351,408.52 Other Assets ...... 3,927,994,181.00 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS TOTAL ASSETS ...... 86,264,666.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 635,122,650.49 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 29,409,823,056.00 Reserve for Life LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS Policies & Contracts ...... 30,127,660,056.00 Reserve for Life Reserve for Life Reserve for Life Reserve for Accident Policies & Contracts ...... 1,508,119.00 Policies & Contracts ...... 505,938,521.02 Policies & Contracts ...... 14,439,745,526.00 & Health Policies ...... 55,007,419.00 Reserve for Accident Reserve for Accident Reserve for Accident Policy and Contract Claims & Health Policies ...... 1,427,970.00 & Health Policies ...... 1,955,457.78 & Health Policies ...... 12,182.00 Life ...... 216,450,014.00 Policy and Contract Claims Policy and Contract Claims Policy and Contract Claims Accident & Health ...... 397,186.00 Life ...... 140,000.00 Life ...... 3,405,161.88 Life ...... 15,430,406.00 General Expenses Accident & Health ...... 7,743,901.00 Accident & Health ...... 264,778.00 Accident & Health ...... 0 Due or Accrued ...... 24,056,093.00 General Expenses General Expenses General Expenses Taxes, Licenses & Fees Due or Accrued ...... 6,925,454.00 Due or Accrued ...... 25,908,661.00 Due or Accrued ...... 1,453,178.56 Due or Accrued ...... 4,997,037.00 Taxes, Licenses & Fees Taxes, Licenses & Fees Taxes, Licenses & Fees Federal Income Taxes Due or Accrued ...... 779,883.00 Due or Accrued ...... 5,125,975.00 Due or Accrued ...... 466,808.39 Due or Accrued ...... 0 Federal Income Taxes Federal Income Taxes Federal Income Taxes Due or Accrued ...... 0 Due or Accrued ...... 0 All Other Liabilities ...... 2,471,393,008.00 Due or Accrued ...... 0 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 32,899,960,813.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 40,887,054.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 47,033,660.71 All Other Liabilities ...... 13,674,890,717.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 59,412,381.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 28,161,113,467.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 560,517,566.34 Capital Paid Up ...... 1,507,500.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Special Surplus Funds ...... 5,200,000.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 229,172,434.00 Capital Paid Up ...... 2,500,000.00 Capital Paid Up ...... 3,000,000.00 Gross Paid In and Capital Paid Up ...... 5,000,000.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 8,013,960,675.00 Gross Paid In and Gross Paid In and Gross Paid In and Contributed Surplus ...... 41,308,114.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 1,282,111,290.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 2,081,723,613.00 Contributed Surplus ...... 4,000,000.00 Surplus as Regards Unassigned Surplus ...... -16,955,829.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 60,405,086.19 Unassigned Surplus ...... -490,574,139.00 Surplus as Regards Surplus as Regards Policyholders ...... 2,897,191,788.00 Surplus as Regards TOTAL ...... 35,797,152,601.00 Policyholders ...... 26,852,285.00 Policyholders ...... 74,605,086.19 Policyholders ...... 1,248,709,585.00 TOTAL ...... 86,264,666.00 TOTAL ...... 29,409,823,052.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 TOTAL ...... 635,122,652.53 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Direct Premiums Received ...... 8,165,426.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Direct Premiums Received ...... 868 Direct Premiums Received ...... 7,258,292.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 3,547,660.00 Direct Premiums Received ...... 2,949,511.92 Direct Losses Paid ...... 212 Direct Losses Paid ...... 379,815.00 Losses Incurred ...... 45,508.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 2,308,769.23 Losses Incurred ...... 879,815.00 Life Insurance in Force ...... 17,644,219.00 Losses Incurred ...... 370 Losses Incurred ...... 2,022,823.29 Life Insurance in Force ...... 35,971,790.00 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Life Insurance in Force ...... 3,149.00 Life Insurance in Force ...... 20,232,532.00 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE DIVISION OF INSURANCE DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Great American Life Insurance COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws WHEREAS, the Accendo Insurance Company, a WHEREAS, the United Heritage Life Insurance Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws of Ohio, has complied with all requirements of the Corporation organized under the Laws of Utah, has Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws of Iowa, has complied with all requirements of the Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: complied with all requirements of the Insurance Laws of Idaho, has complied with all requirements of the Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of of the State of South Dakota: Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named Company is fully empowered through the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named Company is fully empowered through its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines above named Company is fully empowered through above named Company is fully empowered through its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines of business listed below: its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines of business listed below: 1, 2, 16, 20, 21 of business listed below: of business listed below: 1, 2, 16, 20, 21 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1, 2 1, 2 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; 13) Burglary & Theft; Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; 13) Burglary & Theft; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; 13) Burglary & Theft; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 19) Title; 20) Variable 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 19) Title; 20) Variable Crop-Hail; 18) Livestock; 19) Title; 20) Variable Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Annuities; 21) Variable Life; 22) Reinsurance; 23A) Travel Accident Baggage; 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) Commercial; 27) Personal Travel Accident Baggage; 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Travel Accident Baggage; 23B) Pre-Paid Legal; 23C) Bail Bonds Surety; 26) Commercial; 27) Personal in this State according to the 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Continued from preceding page May 4, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. Motion to approve corrected min- of Revenue 100.41 Sales Tax approve unpaid FMLA leave for an utes, Roger, Second Eykamp. (U) Runnings 711.47 Materials employee who will be recovering SIGNED Kingsbury Motion to approve financials Eide, from surgery due to a non-work- Roger Walls, Chairman County Treasurer472.70 Contract Law Second Waikel. (U) related injury. ATTEST Jennifer Barnard, County Auditor Glenn Albers gave a maintenance Motion to approve bills Waikel, Spilde moved and Jensen seconded report. Second Schellpeper. (U) to authorize the FMLA leave. All pres- Published 1 week at the total approx- Eide motioned, Waikel seconded to ent voting aye – 4, nay - 0, abstain – 0. imate cost of $111.34 Alliance 120.00 Internet make Gregg Gass the city Attorney. Motion carried. Okeefe’s 60.00 Tractor Hours Rural Executive session was not needed. Barnard informed the Board that CITY OF OLDHAM Development 426.00 Loan Payment AAA Collections has requested COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 3RD, 2021 Cooks 768.00 Garbage Next Regular meeting to Monday, authorization to seek legal action Kayla Sneesby579.74 Salary/office June 7th, 2021 at 7:00 pm, at the City for unpaid claims. One claim is for Meeting called to order by Gary supplies office. $140.00 and the second claim is for Krogman. present: President Krogman, Glenn Albers1,011.85 Salary $4,195.00. Both individuals have re- Roger Eide, Jim Eykamp, Paul Schellpeper Motioned, Seconded by Maintenance/ Mileage ceived letters from the County and Schellpeper, and Chandra Waikel. Eide to adjourn the meeting. Ottertail 979.68 Utilities AAA Collection of the debt owed to Motion to approve agenda Eide sec- Dawson This institution is an equal opportu- the County. ond Schellpeper. (U) Construction 350.58Road Maintenance nity provider. Jensen moved and Wolkow seconded Correction to April 5th Minutes was Kingbrook Kayla Sneesby, Finance Officer to authorize Chairman Walls to sign made. The Council had a discussion Rural Water 136.45 Water City of Oldham, Equal Opportunity the documents from AAA Collections. on allowing chickens, the council de- Northwestern 76.02 Utilities Employer All present voting aye – 4, nay - 0, ab- cided to allow no more than 6 hens Kingsbury stain – 0. Motion carried. and no roosters. Journal 34.94 Publications Published once at the approximate SD Department cost of $28.36 The Board adjourned to Tuesday, 22 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com Public Notices
64211 64246 64505 64580 FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020 GUARANTEE TRUST LIFE INSURANCE THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE HOMESTEADERS LIFE COMPANY ILLINOIS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. COMPANY COMPANY OF AMERICA HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: HOME OFFICE ADDRESS: 5700 WESTOWN PARKWAY, WEST DES MOINES, 300 S.W. ADAMS, PEORIA, IL 61634 1275 MILWAUKEE AVE, GLENVIEW IL 60025 10 HUDSON YARDS, NEW YORK, NY 10001 IA 50266 MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: MAIL ADDRESS: 300 S.W. ADAMS, PEORIA, IL 61634 1275 MILWAUKEE AVE, GLENVIEW IL 60025 10 HUDSON YARDS, NEW YORK, NY 10001 5700 WESTOWN PARKWAY, WEST DES ASSETS: ASSETS: ASSETS: MOINES, IA 50266 Bonds ...... $1,208,766,174.00 Bonds ...... $605,327,147.00 Bonds ...... $47,972,078,125.42 ASSETS: Stocks ...... 75,319,360.00 Stocks ...... 9,710,090.00 Stocks ...... 1,317,055,084.77 Bonds ...... $2,887,242,220.00 Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Mortgage Loans on Stocks ...... 3,869,500.00 Real Estate ...... 78,831,693.00 Real Estate ...... 66,106,667.00 Real Estate ...... 4,815,515,589.68 Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Owned ...... 4,453,434.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 2,106,878.00 Real Estate Owned ...... 280,145,314.72 Real Estate ...... 171,084,477.00 Policy Loans ...... 16,734,020.00 Policy Loans ...... 1,859,559.00 Policy Loans ...... 3,809,542,003.11 Real Estate Owned ...... 9,737,580.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 15,246,203.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 11,004,547.00 Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 421,576,090.15 Policy Loans ...... 1,533,083.00 Deferred and Deferred and Deferred and Cash and Bank Deposits ...... 65,502,124.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 23,498,615.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 4,216,330.00 Uncollected Premiums ...... 1,157,303,052.94 Deferred and Investment Income Investment Income Investment Income Uncollected Premiums ...... 17,334,518.00 Due and Accrued ...... 12,152,542.00 Due and Accrued ...... 4,701,924.00 Due and Accrued ...... 518,447,581.40 Investment Income Other Assets ...... 125,988,173.00 Other Assets ...... 33,457,418.00 Other Assets ...... 7,752,704,811.81 Due and Accrued ...... 29,364,762.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 1,560,990,214.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 738,490,560.00 TOTAL ASSETS ...... 68,044,367,654.00 Other Assets ...... 63,739,783.00 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS TOTAL ASSETS ...... 3,249,408,047.00 Reserve for Life Reserve for Life Reserve for Life LIABILITIES, SURPLUS & OTHER FUNDS Policies & Contracts ...... 697,003,698.00 Policies & Contracts ...... 108,519,260.00 Policies & Contracts ...... 44,335,796,916.86 Reserve for Life Reserve for Accident Reserve for Accident Reserve for Accident Policies & Contracts ...... 2,956,800,193.00 & Health Policies ...... 354,941,613.00 & Health Policies ...... 425,882,818.00 & Health Policies ...... 4,633,463,084.57 Reserve for Accident Policy and Contract Claims Policy and Contract Claims Policy and Contract Claims & Health Policies ...... 0 Life ...... 5,891,505.00 Life ...... 1,454,396.00 Life ...... 449,304,725.25 Policy and Contract Claims Accident & Health ...... 1,700,070.00 Accident & Health ...... 30,706,610.00 Accident & Health ...... 271,363,489.91 Life ...... 5,204,415.00 General Expenses General Expenses General Expenses Accident & Health ...... 0 Due or Accrued ...... 2,385,911.00 Due or Accrued ...... 8,256,941.00 Due or Accrued ...... 1,363,785,861.97 General Expenses Taxes, Licenses & Fees Taxes, Licenses & Fees Taxes, Licenses & Fees Due or Accrued ...... 7,005,769.00 Due or Accrued ...... -652,286.00 Due or Accrued ...... 3,763,293.00 Due or Accrued ...... 35,849,189.18 Taxes, Licenses & Fees Federal Income Taxes Federal Income Taxes Federal Income Taxes Due or Accrued ...... 1,743,494.00 Due or Accrued ...... 0 Due or Accrued ...... 405,894.00 Due or Accrued ...... 0 Federal Income Taxes All Other Liabilities ...... 249,606,427.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 31,962,696.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 9,195,062,385.26 Due or Accrued ...... 0 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 1,310,876,938.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 610,951,908.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 60,284,625,653.00 All Other Liabilities ...... 68,706,949.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Special Surplus Funds ...... 1,496,904.00 Special Surplus Funds ...... 1,501,142,816.67 TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... 3,039,460,820.00 Capital Paid Up ...... 0 Capital Paid Up ...... 0 Capital Paid Up ...... 0 Special Surplus Funds ...... 0 Gross Paid In and Gross Paid In and Gross Paid In and Capital Paid Up ...... 0 Contributed Surplus ...... 0 Contributed Surplus ...... 0 Contributed Surplus ...... 0 Gross Paid In and Unassigned Surplus ...... 250,113,276.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 126,041,748.00 Unassigned Surplus ...... 6,258,599,184.38 Contributed Surplus ...... 0 Surplus as Regards Surplus as Regards Surplus as Regards Unassigned Surplus ...... 209,947,230.00 Policyholders ...... 250,113,276.00 Policyholders ...... 127,538,652.00 Policyholders ...... 7,759,742,001.05 Surplus as Regards TOTAL ...... 1,560,990,214.00 TOTAL ...... 738,490,560.00 TOTAL ...... 68,044,367,654.05 Policyholders ...... 209,947,230.00 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 TOTAL ...... 3,249,408,050.00 Direct Premiums Received ...... 1,960,625.00 Direct Premiums Received ...... 2,691,981.00 Direct Premiums Received ...... 5,633,322.26 BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2020 Direct Losses Paid ...... 1,388,555.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 1,050,995.00 Direct Losses Paid ...... 9,014,930.56 Direct Premiums Received ...... 7,172,573.00 Losses Incurred ...... 2,316,021.00 Losses Incurred ...... 635,904.00 Losses Incurred ...... 7,125,343.84 Direct Losses Paid ...... 5,070,059.00 Life Insurance in Force ...... 181,177,039.00 Life Insurance in Force ...... 5,572,712.00 Life Insurance in Force ...... 417,186,661.00 Losses Incurred ...... 5,098,983.00 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Life Insurance in Force ...... 64,908,424.00 DIVISION OF INSURANCE DIVISION OF INSURANCE DIVISION OF INSURANCE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE DIVISION OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY STATE CAPITOL, PIERRE WHEREAS, the Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Co., a WHEREAS, the Guarantee Trust Life Insurance WHEREAS, the The Guardian Life Insurance COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY Corporation organized under the Laws of Illinois, has Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws Company of America, a Corporation organized WHEREAS, the Homesteaders Life Company, a complied with all requirements of the Insurance Laws of Illinois, has complied with all requirements of the under the Laws of New York, has complied with all Corporation organized under the Laws of Iowa, has of the State of South Dakota: Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota: requirements of the Insurance Laws of the State of complied with all requirements of the Insurance Laws NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of South Dakota: of the State of South Dakota: Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned, Director of the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to Insurance of the State of South Dakota, pursuant to above named Company is fully empowered through above named Company is fully empowered through the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines above named Company is fully empowered through above named Company is fully empowered through of business listed below: of business listed below: its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines its authorized agents to transact the numbered lines 1, 2 1, 2 of business listed below: of business listed below: 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1, 2 1 & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland 1) Life; 2) Health; 3) Fire & Allied Lines; 4) Inland Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) & Ocean Marine; 5) Workmen’s Compensation; 6) Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto); 7) Property Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) Damage (Other than Auto); 8) Auto Bodily Injury; 9) 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; 13) Burglary & Theft; 11) Fidelity & Surety; 12) Glass; 13) Burglary & Theft; Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; Auto Property Damage; 10) Auto Physical Damage; 14) Boiler & Machinery; 15) Aircraft; 16) Credit; 17) 14) Boiler & 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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA /s/Todd D. Wilkinson STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA sonal representative or may be filed IN CIRCUIT COURT Todd D. Wilkinson IN CIRCUIT COURT with the clerk, and a copy of the COUNTY OF KINGSBURY Personal Representative COUNTY OF KINGSBURY claim mailed to the personal rep- THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Address: P.O. Box 29 THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT resentative. Dated this 21st day of ESTATE OF JEAN Y. WILKINSON, De Smet, SD 57231 ESTATE OF KAREN CARLSON A/K/A April, 2021. PRO NO. 21-15 Tele No. (605) 854-3378 KAREN M. CARLSON /s/ Brian H. Carlson DECEASED Jennifer Malone FILE NO. 38PRO21-000014 Brian H. Carlson NOTICE TO CREDITORS Clerk of Courts DECEASED 20097 447th Ave. 202 2nd Street SE NOTICE TO CREADITORS Hetland, SD 57212 Notice is given that on April 12, 2021 De Smet. SD 57231 AND NOTICE OF INFORMAL Tele No. 605-203-0212 Todd D. Wilkinson, whose address is Tele. 605-854-3811 APPOINTMENT P.O. Box 29, De Smet, South Dakota OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Kingsbury County Clerk of Courts 57231, was appointed as personal Todd D. Wilkinson, Attorney P.O.Box 176 representative of the estate of Jean Wilkinson & Wilkinson Law Firm Notice is given that on April 7, 2021, De Smet, SD 57231-0176 Y. Wilkinson. Creditors of decedent P.O. Box 29 Brian H. Carlson, whose address is Tele No. 605-854-3811 must file their claims within four De Smet, SD 57231 20097 447th Ave., Hetland, SD 57212, months after the date of the first Tele. 605-854-3378 was appointed as personal represen- Attorney for Estate: publication of this notice or their Attorney for the estate of Jean Y. tative of the estate of Karen Carlson Mark W. Balzarini claims may be barred. Wilkinson a/k/a Karen M. Carlson. Creditors 100 County Road 8, P.O. Box 738 of decedent must file their claims Tyler, MN 56178 Claims may be filed with the per- Published three weeks at the ap- within four months after the date of Tele No. 507-247-4700 sonal representative or may be filed proximate cost of $44.04 the first publication of this notice or SBSD # 4406 with the clerk, and a copy of the their claims may be barred. remLen: 142 claim mailed to the personal repre- sentative. Claims may be filed with the per- Published three weeks at the ap- proximate cost of $52.24 kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 23 Classifieds
THANK YOU HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED THE HAZEL L. MEYER MEMORIAL CITY OF CHAMBERLAIN - City LIBRARY would like to thank the Engineer/Public Works Director. GRAVEL TRUCK DRIVER following for donations received Responsible for supervising water, CMI Architectural Products, in memory of Jean Wilkinson from sewer, streets, parks, airport, cem- Kingsbury County Highway Department is Dennis & Karen Holmlund and etery, and recreation, providing en- now accepting applications for a located in De Smet, SD is seeking Wes & Devon Clubb; Roger Knock gineering support for city projects, full time Gravel Truck Driver from Dennis & Roxene Helms; serving as code enforcer, building full-time individuals to join Donna Ogren from Randy & Glenda and zoning official, and other duties. Successful candidate would operate our production team. Must be Odegaard, Mark & Susan Geib, Bachelor’s degree in engineering and Gravel Truck and must be able to perform Janet Holzwarth and Linda Lee; Bill a PE license or ability to obtain with- other duties as assigned able to lift 50-75 lbs and stand Wilkinson from Randy & LaVonne in one year preferred. Full benefit Bohn; Elaine Kazmerzak from Delrean package. Wage DOE. Closing May 7, Applicant must have a Class A CDL License during a 10 hour shift. CMI offers Gilligan and Craig & Mary Purintun; 2021. Contact (605)234-4401 for more or must have the ability to obtain one. Marv McCune from Glenda Haines; information. competitive pay and full benefit John Karlen from Delrean Gilligan Starting wage will be determined package including PAID Employee and Darrel & Linda Mandernach. Your GREAT PAYING JOBS! Statewide con- according to experience. struction jobs, $17.00 - $23.00 hourly donations to the library are greatly To apply; pick up an application at the Kingsbury Health Ins., 401 (k)/ profit sharing, appreciated. + benefits. Summer or permanent. No experience necessary, great ca- County Highway Department, PTO, ETC. Apply by calling reer opportunities. Apply Online West Hwy 14 De Smet www.sdwork.org. 605-854-3326 or come by CMI. NOTICE Open until filled. MOTEL MGR./ASST. MGR. Great op- ADVERTISE IN NEWSPAPERS state- portunity. Multi-task. Strong work wide for only $150.00. Put the SD ethic. Includes free housing! Lemmon Statewide Classifieds Network to work Country Inn, Lemmon SD. Email cre- for you today! (25 words for $150. Each HELP WANTED: DRIVER WANTED dentials to [email protected] additional word $5.) Call this newspa- Looking to earn Cole’s Petroleum in Madison, SD is looking per or 800-658-3697 for details. SDSU EXTENSION offers career op- to fill a full-time position for a transport portunity as Community Vitality Field some extra cash? fuel delivery driver. Experience is not Specialist at our regional center in AUCTIONS Do you enjoy necessarily a must. We offer plenty of Watertown, SD. Complete listing and hands on training for the right person! application at https://yourfuture. ACREAGE FOR AUCTION: 25654 431st working with the public? Applicant must have or be able to obtain sdbor.edu/postings/22629 AA/EO Ave Spencer, SD 57374 – Near I-90 a Class A CDL with a Hazardous Materials Spencer exit. 25.5 acres with main- employer. Boomers Convenience Store tained home and numerous outbuild- Endorsement. General responsibilities CUSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT in Lake Preston is looking for include loading and delivery of fuel, ings. Monday, May 10th 6:30 pm on- VACANCIES: Teachers: 7-12 working directly with customers, and site. Open house Wednesday, May Family Consumer Sciences; one good part-time employee . 5th 5-7pm. Visit www.totalaar.com helping with light maintenance. Looking Elementary Grades 4, 5 and 6-8 in Various daytime, evening, for terms. Total Auctions and Real Hermosa; Coaches; Paras; Night for someone who has a positive attitude, Estate. Andy Harr auctioneer/broker Custodians in Custer and Hermosa. and weekend hours are available. is outgoing, likes working in a team 605-274-6500. Apply online www.csd.k12.sd.us 527 Stop by the store and environment, is motivated by the success Montgomery St., Custer, SD 57730, fill out an application! of themselves and others around them, MISCELLANEOUS 605.673.3154. and is safety conscious. Deliveries are DENTAL HYGIENIST Are you a dental local and applicant will be home evenings. COMBAT VETERANS, Free Booklet hygienist looking for a change? Delta Monday through Friday work week with an “Lessons Learned (The Hard Way) Dental of South Dakota’s Mobile occasional Saturday or Sunday with lots of About Combat.” Hated enough to Program is looking to hire a dental hy- CMI Architectural Products, flexibility in the scheduling of hours. We kill? Hopeless? Wanted to die? Close gienist who will work under collabor- calls – should be dead? Call/text 402- ative supervision in southwest South located in De Smet, SD is seeking offer excellent pay, 401K with employer 677-7082. Dakota, primarily on the Pine Ridge match, health insurance stipend, paid Indian Reservation. This hygienist a CNC Mill Operator/ programmer. vacation, hiring bonus, and yearly bonuses. MAY OPEN HOUSES: Bed & Breakfast will join a team providing preventive Individual must be able to lift up This is an excellent opportunity to join a Innkeepers of South Dakota invite services and oral health education in successful fifth generation family operated you to visit our beautiful inns dur- schools, Head Starts, etc. Extensive to 50 lbs and stand during a 10 business that promotes your personal ing National Tourism Month. See travel is required. Excellent salary success in a small team environment. Facebook for schedules. www.south- and benefits including health, dental, hour shift. CMI offers competitive Please email resume to: [email protected] dakotabb.com vision, life/long term disability insur- pay and full benefit package ance, paid holidays, vacation/sick Drop off resume to: leave, 401k, and more. Opportunity including PAID Employee Health REAL ESTATE for summer weeks off is available. Cole’s Petroleum The target start date for this position Inc., 401(k)/ profit sharing, PTO, 1200 S Egan Ave HOMES, ACREAGES, LAND and lake is August 1, 2021. For more informa- Attn: Justin Cole homes. Lake Area Realty Inc. 605-847- tion visit www.deltadentalsd.com. etc... Pay is DOE. Apply by calling 4801 http://www.lakethompson.com/ Madison, SD 57042 Submit a cover letter and resume to: lakearea. 605-854-3326 or stop by CMI. 605-256-3082 [email protected]. Questions? Contact Summer Sporrer at 605-494-2569.
City Of Lake Preston American Lutheran Church is seeking is accepting applications for the following summer position: a part-time Administrative Assistant. LIFEGUARDS: Job Responsibilities: Applicants must be 16 years of age & older. • prepare weekly worship materials • perform general office duties Open until Filled • gather and prepare reports for monthly council and annual meetings • publish announcements, monthly newsletters Applications can be picked up and submitted at the city finance office • keep church records. located at 111 3rd St N.E., P.O. Box 397, Lake Preston, SD 57249; Required Qualifications: or email us at [email protected] • Utilize computer skills including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher; Google Suite: Gmail and Docs. • Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and interpersonal City Of De Smet communication with people of all backgrounds. is accepting applications for summer positions as follows: Salary and Benefits: • Hours: M-F 9 AM – 3 PM (20-25 hours/week) LIFEGUARDS: • Pay: dependent upon qualifications Must be able to pass Lifeguard training, CPR and First Aid Classes (training provided) Applicants must be 15 years of age and older Call the church office at 605.854.3684 to apply or for additional questions. BASKET ROOM PERSON: American Lutheran Church is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions Applicant must be 14 years of age and older will be based solely on the qualifications for and ability to perform the duties of the Applications accepted until May 12, 2021, 9:00 AM @ City Hall position for which employment is sought. De Smet CITY COUNCIL 854-3731 24 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 KINGSBURY JOURNAL | kingsburyjournal.com Classifieds Business & Professional Directory 3.25x4.5 2.4x6
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY First National Bank is seeking a part time Teller at their HORIZ N HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING HEATING VENTILATION AIR Health Care CONDITIONING (HVAC) SPECIALIST Lake Preston branch. (HVAC) SPECIALIST In this role you will be responsible FACILITIES & SERVICES FACILITIES & SERVICES Lake Preston Community $20.03–$27.00/hour, depending upon for greeting and assisting our current Health Center $20.03–$27.00/hour, depending upon qualifi cations, plus benefi ts. qualifi cations, plus benefi ts. Do you have customers as well as potential customers Do you have mechanical skill? Are you interested in how mechanical skill? Are you interested in how with all of their banking needs for 2 to 3 709 4th St SE • Lake Preston systems work? If so, SDSU Facilities and Services has a great systems work? If so, SDSU Facilities and days a week from 9am to 3pm. 605.847.4484 career opportunity for you. Work on a diverse campus with some Services has a great career opportunity for you. of the most state-of-the-art systems as an HVAC specialist. In this Work on a diverse campus with some of the most To perform this job successfully De Smet Community position you will operate, maintain and repair hydronic heating and state-of-the-art systems as an HVAC specialist. In an individual must be capable of Health Center cooling systems including pumps, expansion tanks, air separators, this position you will operate, maintain and repair performing a variety of duties with speed 401 Prairie Ave SW • De Smet air vents, steam traps and valves. Valid driver’s license is required. hydronic heating and cooling systems including and accuracy, must possess great pumps, expansion tanks, air separators, air 605.854.3455 Refrigeration certifi cation is required or ability to obtain certifi cation communication skills, and have the ability vents, steam traps and valves. Valid driver’s within twelve (12) months of employment. We provide all the tools to complete tasks timely while offering license is required. Refrigeration certifi cation is De Smet Dental Services great customer service. Computer you need to do your job, including a vehicle and mobile devices. required or ability to obtain certifi cation within 401 Prairie Ave SW • De Smet Position is subject to On Call Duty for emergency problems. SDSU skills are a must. Send resume to First twelve (12) months of employment. We provide 605.854.3444 is a tobacco free environment. This position is subject to South all the tools you need to do your job, including a National Bank, Attn: Missy Olson, PO Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. vehicle and mobile devices. Position is subject Box 68, Lake Preston, SD 57249 or stop Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. to On Call Duty for emergency problems. SDSU by the branch on 210 N. Main to pick Posting#: CSA00746P. Deadline: Open until fi lled. [SE8312] is a tobacco free environment. This position is up an application. Applications are also subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug SDSU accepts applications through an available at www.firstnationalbanks.bank/ and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is co-sd/careers.htm. Member FDIC. online employment site—to apply visit: contingent upon a successful background check. http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Posting#: CSA00746P. Deadline: Open until Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact SDSU Human Resources fi lled. [SE8312] at (605) 688-4128 or [email protected] if you have questions or require assistance. SDSU accepts applications through an online American Engineered Products, LLC, production Background check may be required. AA/EEO employment site—to apply visit: http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. of casino products, kiosks, and powder coating seeking a Maintenance Person Please contact SDSU Human Resources at • Routine maintenance of equipment and building (605) 688-4128 or [email protected] if you have • Forklift driving questions or require assistance. Background check may be required. • Building pallets and crates Fulltime, will consider parttime Medical, holiday & vacation pay Applications at: 605 4th St SE, De Smet, SD 57231 AA/EEO 605-854-6076, Audrey Saylor at [email protected]
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IROQUOIS NEWS Iroquois Girls State SENIOR FEATURE: TRYSTEN ZAVESKY selection and contest winners announced ‘Set goals for yourself.’ The American Legion Auxiliary in 2019. She and her team received Bensley-Rounds Unit 280 of Iroquois third place for their Home Health Aide selected Katie Dubro to attend Girls event. After graduation, Trysten says State at Vermillion, S.D., May 31-June she will miss being in HOSA the most 5. Her selection was based on her high because it has changed her life. moral character, strong leadership “Being a part of HOSA helped me abilities, above-average scholastic feel like I was truly a part of something standing and outstanding member- and is where my interest in the medical ship in her class. field started,” stated Zavesky. The winners of the American Le- She has some great advice for gion Auxiliary Bensley-Rounds Unit younger classmen. 280 of Iroquois Poetry, Essay and “Set goals for yourself and work Poster contest were announced. hard to achieve them. It will be worth it in the end. You can’t expect to get POETRY CONTEST something great in return for doing Class 1: 1st Clarissa Hanson, 2nd Noah Katie Dubro nothing.” Van Diepen The person Trysten admires most is Class 2: 1st Madelyn Cundy, 2nd Tristan her grandfather, Robert Kokesh. Konshak, 3rd Thomas Tuel POSTER CONTEST Trysten Zavesky will be a 2021 grad- “He has always encouraged me to Class 3: 1st Treyden Keating, 2nd Gabe Class 1: 1st Kolee Dant, 2nd Drake Perry, uate of Iroquois High School in May. work hard to accomplish my dreams Voges, 3rd Conner Huls 3rd Nataley Wendel She is the daughter of Nikkole and and goals. He has always believed in Class 4: 1st Dylan Froke, 2nd Emma Class 3: 1st Natalie Cundy, 2nd Skylar Cody Barth, Huron and Donald and me and never stopped telling me how Schmidt Harris, 3rd Jozlyn Cottingham Elizabeth Zavesky, Iroquois. proud he is of me no matter what I Class 4: 1st Damon Froke, 2nd Chenoa Throughout high school, Trysten do. He has always been my greatest ESSAY CONTEST Harris, 3rd Satoya Meyers has been involved in the following: inspiration because he is a great re- Class 1: 1st Summer Gondzar Class 6: 1st Jaycee Clark, 2nd Jorja Huls, Activities: HOSA, IPAT, Spanish Club minder that hard work pays off,” stated Class 3: 1st John Raether, 2nd Avah 3rd Colton Nelson Sports: Track Zavesky. Newman Class 7: 1st Briea Torguson, 2nd Zoei Honors: National Honor Society Currently, Trysten’s plan after high Class 6: 1st Carter Arbeiter, 2nd Dawson Schmidt-Ellman, 3rd Claudette Iron One of Trysten’s favorite school school is to attend the University of Sharp Hawk memories was qualifying for the Na- South Dakota and pursue a career in tional HOSA leadership Conference pediatrics to become a pediatrician. 1941: Surprise — two sows have a total of 42 little pigs May 4, 1911 days in the month. With the advent of spring, mem- of a painful accident which occurred The larger cities in South Dakota With this issue the Chief enters bers of the Iroquois Golf Club are Saturday evening. While preparing are boosting their population figures upon volume 24. The silver anniver- renewing their desire to swing the supper she slipped and fell, striking by multiplying the number of votes sary is fast approaching, and the silver clubs, and a number of new mem- the hot stove and severely burning cast at the recent city elections by hairs among the brown reminds the bers, mostly of the fair sex, have her left arm from the fingertips to five thus determining the population. writer, who has been at the helm since joined the club and are being coached the elbow. She immediately rushed to If Iroquois applied this multiple and the first issue, that time is fleeting. in the proper manner of driving the the nearest doctor where the injuries counted in Gerner’s addition, we could little white pill. were dressed, and at present, she is claim a population of 800. Iroquois May 7, 1931 While the numerous night freezes confined to her home andDr. Gross of does not have that many people, and Kittenball enthusiasts have held give some grain fields the appearance Iroquois is in attendance. the other towns are over-estimating a few practice games, and while no of having been injured, there are a when they multiply the vote by five. scheduled contests have as yet been very few fields that have actually May 8, 1941 The month of April, 1911, will go arranged, it is quite probable that the been harmed. The roots have been Evidently, R. J. Brandrup believes in down in history as furnishing more players will get down to brass tacks stooling in good shape, and rain fol- helping out in the defense program wind than any like month since this in the near future. Baseball, so far as lowed by warm weather will soon by raising more hogs and at the same section of the state was settled. There Iroquois is concerned, seems to be a make a decided change for the better. time establish somewhat of a record. were not to exceed half a dozen quiet sport of the past. Mrs. Leonard Spriggs was the victim When entering the barn one morning, Roy found to his surprise two sows with 42 little pigs, one with 25 and the other with 17. Do it for yourself. Frank Richards, a well-known citi- zen and postmaster of Esmond, has Do it for your family. started a very unusual hobby of collecting stones and agates and pol- ishing them. He got the inspiration from his sister, Mrs. Nellie Lindsey. In Get Your COVID-19 the fall of 1939, he helped her collect specimens, and the following spring began making a collection for him- Vaccine Today! self. With the aid of his wife, he has found many beautiful agates, varying in size and shape. Among Mr. Rich- ard’s collection are stones and agates Scan the QR code using your from 13 states and three foreign coun- smartphone to find out where to tries. They include moss agate from Montana, flower agate from Oregon, get your COVID-19 Shot today! rainbow agate from Washington, lilac agate from Utah, feldspar from South Dakota, thunder egg agate from Cali- GOT QUESTIONS? fornia, golden tiger eye from South Africa and specimens from both Bra- covid.sd.gov or 1-800-997-2880 zil and Chile. He also has secured sev- eral pieces of petrified coral from An- gel Islands in San Francisco Bay. One agate is very peculiar. It is shaped like an arrowhead and on the very top has a piece of white onyx. The rest of the This publication was supported by the grant NU50CK000512 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. agate is black. Mr. Richards is mak- It’s contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services. 100% of the project will be financed by federal grant dollars. ing a setting for a ring from one of his specimens. kingsburyjournal.com | KINGSBURY JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 27
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BULLDOG GOLF BULLDOG TRACK & FIELD Boys team Track season up and running BY VICKI DYLLA close second Kingsbury Journal at De Smet REFIELD RELAYS The Redfield Relays on April 22 was the first track meet of the year Invitational for the De Smet Bulldogs. BY MIKE SIEFKER Shot Put: Damon Wilkinson 4th at 39' 10 Kingsbury Journal Discuss: Blake Van Regenmorter 6th at 109' 5 After many cancellations and Long Jump: Kadyn Fast 8th at 17' 8.5 postponements, De Smet recently 200m dash: Julie Anderson 7th at 29.5 hosted an invitational at Kings- seconds bury County Country Club. 4x200 Relay: Emma Albrecht, Ella Pop- De Smet golfers took to the pinga, Hazel Luethmers, Julie Anderson course April 27 at the Kingsbury 5th at 2:02.6 County Country Club. The nine- 4x400 Relay: Emma Albrecht, Ella Pop- hole course is a par 36. pinga, Cori Birkel, Hazel Luethmers 7th at 5:09.1 BOYS GOLF 4x800 Relay: Megan Dylla, Aubree Blue, In the Boys’ Team Finals, eight Alyssa Asleson, Mirra Beck 7th at 11:35.3 teams competed. De Smet took Medley Relay: Julie Anderson, Emma second place with a score of 248, Albrecht, Hazel Luethmers, Mirra Beck just three points away from the 1st at 4:58.3 first-place team. James Valley 3200m: Mirra Beck 3rd at 13:52.3 Shot Put: 2nd at 37' 8 Christian won the boys’ tourna- Mackenzie Zell The Medley Relay team, Emma Albrecht, left, Mirra Beck, Julie Anderson and Discuss: 1st at 117' 2 ment with a score of 245, and Mackenzie Zell Hazel Luethmers got first in Redfield at their first track meet. (Submitted photo) Wessington Springs took third Long Jump: Julie Anderson 8th at 13' place with a team score of 261. 11 8th at 2:04.57 O'GORMAN INVITATIONAL 04/30/21 In the individual competition, PAT GILIGAN-ALUMNI MEET 4x800 Relay: Megan Dylla, Aubree Blue, 100m: Kalen Garry 5th at 11.72 there were 40 participants with Alyssa Asleson, Mirra Beck 8th at 11:33.64 Twenty-one track teams were met 200m: Kalen Garry 6th at 24.44 De Smet placing three players in Shot Put: Mackenzie Zell 3rd at 36' 5.5 with a cold and windy day at the Pat Discuss: Mackenzie Zell 3rd at 116' 09 the top ten. Cody Cavanaugh took Discuss: Mackenzie Zell 3rd at 107' Giligan-Alumni meet in Estelline on High Jump: Kennadi Buchholz tied for third place with a score of 79, High Jump: Kennadi Buchholz 3rd at 2nd at 4' 10 just seven over par. Rett Osthus April 27. 5' 0 800m: 8th at 2:55.77 took sixth place with a 12 over Megan Dylla Triple Jump: Kennadi Buchholz 7th at HOWARD WOOD DAKOTA RELAYS par for a score of 84 and Ethan 4x200 Relay: Emma Albrecht, Alyssa 30' 11 5/1/21 & 5/2/21 McCune placed 8th with a score Asleson, Hazel Luethmers, Ella Poppinga Discuss: Mackenzie Zell 6th at 118' 08 of 85 and 13 strokes over par. Tanner Preheim from Deuel took first place; he was four over par with a score of 76. Second DIVER TRACK & FIELD place was awarded to Jevin Go- ertz from James Valley Christian with a score of 78, just six over par. Chilly day for track meet in Estelline GIRLS GOLF BY DONNA BUMANN 3200 Meter Run: Rhett McMasters 4th, Medley Relay: 3rd J McMasters, Jur- 18th The Girls’ Team Finals saw Kingsbury Journal AJ Wienk rens, Larsen, R McMasters 110 Meter Hurdles, 13th, Shot Put: 27th, five teams competing. The Lady A Wienk Ber- Tvinnereim Jonah Deni- On a chilly Tuesday afternoon, the 14th 36th, 51st Bulldogs placed fourth with a gen Woodcock sion Ryne Greene Lake Preston Divers joined 20 other 300 Meter Hurdles: Woodcock 20th Discus: 33rd, 35th, team score of 329, which was 37 Tvinnereim Denison area teams in Estelline for the Pat 4X100 Meter Relay: 10th 48th strokes behind first place. Miller Tvinnereim, Greene Gilligan-Alumni Invite. Long Jump: 27th, took first place in the Finals with Tyler Jurrens, Jake Larsen, J McMasters J McMasters Larsen 4x200 Meter Relay: 14th 35th, 37th a score of 292, while Sioux Valley Woodcock, Jurrens GIRLS’ RESULTS Triple Jump: 9th, 12th came in second with one stroke Hope, AJ Wienk, A Wienk Jurrens Larsen 100 Meter Dash: 13th, behind first, a 293. James Valley Madison Perkins 18th, 36th Christian had a score of 324 and Amelia Holland Morgan Curd 200 Meter Dash: 2nd, placed third. Stella DeKnikker 30th There were 24 participants in Curd 400 Meter Run: 32nd the individual competition. De Curd 4X100 Meter Relay: 8th- Smet did not place in the top ten. Perkins,
Jayce Pugh from Miller took first Hadlee Holt, Holland, DeKnikker 4x200 Meter Relay: 7th - place with a score of 87 which Perkins, Curd, was 15 over par. Julia Steffensen Holland, DeKnikker 4X400 Meter Relay: 11th - from Sioux Valley was 18 over Perkins, Holt, par with a score of 90 that earned Holland, DeKnikker Shot Put: 10th her second place. Third place was Holt Discus: 9th awarded to Laryn Stevens from Holt Sioux Valley. She was 25 over par BOYS’ RESULTS and a score of 97. 100 Meter Dash: Ashton Wienk 52nd 200 Meter Dash: 25th, Josh McMasters Morgan Curd, left, and Stella DeKnikker Josh McMasters sprints to finish during 36th, 45th Chris Tvinnereim A Wienk rush to the finish line. (Photo by Paul & the Estelline track meet. (Photo by Paul 800 Meter Run: Peyton Hope 37th Jeannie McMasters) & Jeannie McMasters) 1600 Meter Run, AJ Wienk 22nd