Harrisburg Bridge Summer edition—May 2022

SUMMER 2022

INSIDE New Chamber Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Meet Deputy Travis Johns . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fun for Everyone!

June 9-12

Senior Spotlight Profiles . . . . . . . . . . 19-21

See pages 9-13

Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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HHS Spring Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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CONTENTS

SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH & TAXES

From the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 From the Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Harrisburg Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Summer in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Meet Deputy Johns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 HHS Senior Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21 HHS Spring Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Student Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Meet the McNeil Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 KidsRKids Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Trap Shooting Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wermerson Ortho Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Harrisburg Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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THE BRIDGE “The Bridge” is published quarterly by AGE Media & Promotion in partnership with the Harrisburg School District, the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce and the City of Harrisburg.

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IMPORTANT LOCAL CONTACT INFO CITY OF HARRISBURG 605-743-5872 | www.harrisburgsd.gov 301 E. Willow St., Harrisburg SD 57032

City Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Pietrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-743-5872 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Klipfel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-767-5078 Deputy Building Official . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandi Savage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-767-5011 Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stockwell Engineers, Inc . . . . . . . . 605-338-6668 Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-767-5008 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605-767-7910 Mechanical Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-595-3527 Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Thurston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-213-1000 Police/Lincoln Co. Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-764-2664 Planning & Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael McMahon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-767-5010 Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toby Huizenga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-767-0075 Utilities (water/sewer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-743-5872 GENERAL CONTACT INFO FOR HOMEOWNERS CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES

Vast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-633-4567 Midco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-888-1300 Electricity, Xcel Energy (Zone 1 includes most areas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-895-4999 Electricity, Southeastern Electric (Zone 2, Greyhawk Addition) . . . . . . 800-333-2859 GARBAGE SERVICES

Novak Sanitary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-338-7126 Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-906-6039 A-Ok Sanitary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-331-1103 Bolte’s Sunrise Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-361-7936 RBS Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-213-3021 Roo’s Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-498-1588 Sweeney Sanitation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605-630-1734 INTERNET SERVICES

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FROM THE MAYOR

CONSTRUCTION SEASON I had a recent realization that there are residents who have moved to Harrisburg that probably don’t know who their mayor is. Hi, I’m Derick Wenck. My wife, Melissa, and I moved to town 15 years ago and have sincerely enjoyed the support of the community. We have a daughter who will start as a sophomore in the fall and a son who will start seventh grade. I own and operate a small taxidermy business here in Harrisburg.

Mayor Derick Wenck

As a taxidermist, I know first-hand the importance of following different hunting and fishing seasons so I can better plan my projects. There’s another season that is upon us – construction season. After a mild winter it may not seem like construction ever stopped. I can assure you that there will be no shortage of activity again this summer.

The rapid rate of residential growth never ceases to amaze me. There are an additional 200 acres of residential expansion expected to take place this summer. As the city continues to grow, so does the need for improved infrastructure. Since the fall of 2021, city staff have been working with a firm to update the Master Transportation Plan. Several road improvement projects are currently in design. Here is more information on a few of them.

In 2019, the city adopted to fund and build a roundabout at the intersection of Cliff Avenue and Willow Street. A roundabout will be able to better improve overall traffic in the nearby corridors. It will reduce congestion and improve efficiency during both peak hours as well as other times of the day. During the design phase, some items were discovered that needed to be smoothed out. City staff is working closely with our utility partners to update and finalize the design. Construction is expected to start in spring 2023.

Other road improvements include the installation of a center turn lane on Cliff Avenue near the Black Dog Storage complex going south, paving of Prospect Street from Cliff Avenue east to the railroad tracks, and the paving of 272nd St from Highway 115 to Cliff Avenue. These projects will ultimately prepare road surfaces for the increased traffic when the Cliff and Willow intersection gets underway. They also fulfill initiatives within the Master Transportation Plan of improving our network for future growth.

For those who have lived in Harrisburg for any number of years, you may notice something lacking this summer – the smell from the sewer lagoons!

The new Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) opened in October 2021. Since then, no new sewer waste has been deposited in the lagoons. In fact, we began draining ponds earlier this spring at the rate of 50,000 gallons per day to be treated at the WRF. Future development of the old lagoons is still in the planning phase.

Harrisburg Days is right around the corner along with many other activities. I hope you’re able to join us in a great community tradition and maybe even create some new ones. Have a good summer!

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER

A SEASON OF CHANGE AND RENEWAL I’ll admit it. Spring is my least favorite season. Call me crazy, but I would take the cold of winter over the mud and muck and mess of spring. And the wind!?! Don’t even get me started on the gale forces that have been blowing through lately. Still, when I look past the messiness of spring and the gallons of stain pre-treater my kids’ clothes require this time of year, I can see the shoots of green grass popping up, the buds forming on the trees, and the chubby momma robin bouncing about my front lawn. Despite the messiness of the thaw, new life erupts.

with a wealth of creative ideas and the energy and skills to implement them.

Carrie’s husband, Travis, is also a small business owner, and her children, Kaitlynn and Gavin, both attend Harrisburg schools. We are so excited to have Carrie bring her experience and positive energy to the Harrisburg Adrienne McKeown Chamber of Commerce, and we look forward to having you meet her soon.

That is exactly what we’re experiencing at the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce and within the Economic Development Corporation right now. While originally created as one organization, over the past several months, the board of directors has been taking the necessary steps to divide into two separate but equal boards, each one laser focused on its own specific mission. With this new direction, Adam Walsh will now chair the board tasked with leading economic development activities and bringing new businesses into Harrisburg, while I will continue to chair the board for the Chamber of Commerce, which works to support existing businesses and member organizations. Clear as mud? Welcome to the messiness of spring and new life in Harrisburg!

Speaking of which, you’ll have an opportunity to meet Carrie and your local business owners during the Business Expo at Harrisburg Days! This year’s Expo will be located inside the Liberty Elementary gym on the afternoon of Saturday, June 11, so stop in to meet and greet the folks who help keep the economy of Harrisburg running. (If this spring weather ever gives way to the heat that typically comes with Harrisburg Days, you’ll want to stop in for the air conditioning, too!)

Essentially, both organizations work to grow the economic activity in and around Harrisburg, but the HEDC focuses on new opportunities while the Chamber helps promote and grow what we already have. This new level of focus on each side of the organization requires that we also have leaders who are laser focused on the task at hand, and at the Chamber of Commerce, we are thrilled to introduce you to our new executive director.

As we know in Harrisburg, when a home, business, or organization is under construction and progress is being made, there’s bound to be some mud and muck. But on the other side of the mess, we look forward to the season of change, renewal and new life. We are excited to welcome our new leader and the fresh perspective she will bring, and we look forward to continuing to bring our members and the community more great reasons to call Harrisburg home!

Carrie Bell has lived in the Harrisburg community for the past 17 years. Many will remember her as the owner of Carrie Ann’s Boutique here in Harrisburg, a business which she created, developed and managed for four and a half years before COVID took its toll. As a small business owner, Carrie loved to foster genuine relationships with her clients and vendors, creating a loyal customer base that shopped at the boutique for the experience as much as for the quality of the clothing. Carrie is an entrepreneur

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HARRISBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Carrie Bell, Executive Director 605-777-9120 www.harrisburgsdchamber.com director@harrisburgsdchamber.com 220 S. Cliff Avenue | Harrisburg SD 57032

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH 6pm - 10pm

MAC’S CARNIVAL PREVIEW NIGHT - Central Park

FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 11:30pm 5pm - 11:30pm 6pm - 7:30pm 8:30pm - 11:30pm

MAC’S CARNIVAL - Central Park FOOD VENDORS OPEN - Central Park BEER GARDEN OPEN - Beer Tent LITTLE MISS HARRISBURG PAGEANT - Main Tent 4 SURE CONCERT - Main Tent

SATURDAY, JUNE 11TH 11am - 12pm 11am - 3pm 11am - 11:30pm 12pm - 2pm 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 11:30pm 12:30pm - 1pm 1pm - 4pm 3:30pm - 11:30pm 8:30pm - 11:30pm

COMMUNITY PARADE - South Middle School AMERICAN LEGION CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT - Central Park FOOD VENDORS OPEN - Central Park TOO DRUNK TO FISH CONCERT - Main Tent CRAFT FAIR & BUSINESS EXPO - Liberty Elementary CAR SHOW - Liberty Elementary BEER GARDEN OPEN - Beer Tent TOUCH-A-TRUCK - South Middle School DAKOTA KIDS TRACTOR PEDAL PULL - Liberty Elementary MAC’S CARNIVAL - Central Park THE JOHNNY HOLM BAND CONCERT - Main Tent

SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH 8am - 11am 1pm - 3pm

LIONS & OPTIMIST CLUBS PANCAKE FEED - Liberty Elementary KIDS FISHING DERBY - Lake Ole

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HARRISBURG DAYS JUNE 9-12 Harrisburg Days is an exciting time to gather as a community and celebrate with friends, family and neighbors. The original goal of the Harrisburg Days event was to bring community members together while raising money to create a central community park. That goal continues for the Harrisburg Community Foundation as they advance fundraising efforts to complete the vision of the project. While attending the event, you’ll likely see several projects in Central Park going on simultaneously.

We invite you to stop by the city’s information table at the Craft Fair and Business Expo for more information.

The weekend starts on Thursday, June 9th at 6 p.m. with a preview of Mac’s Carnival. The midway will be located to the west of Liberty Elementary along Columbia Street.

Enjoy rides and carnival games until 10 p.m.

Celebrations on Friday begin at 5 p.m. The beer garden and food vendors will be open and Mac’s Carnival will have all the lights and sounds going. Stop over to the Little Miss Harrisburg Pageant that begins at 6 p.m. Live music from the new band 4 Sure will carry you into the night.

Saturday’s festivities have plenty to keep you busy.

A walk/run event and 3-on-3 adult basketball tournament can cure that itch to get out and move in the morning!

After that, the community parade starts promptly at

11 a.m. followed by the ever-popular “Touch-A-Truck” hosted at South Middle School.

Join us back at Central Park for the afternoon’s activities.

The American Legion Post 45 is hosting their annual Cornhole Tournament again. Funds raised directly support Midwest Honor Flight participants. Dakota Kids Tractor Pull returns as well as an exhibition Disc Golf Tournament that includes some gear giveaways! You’ll want to show up a little early to register for these events.

Make sure to stop by the Craft Fair & Business Expo hosted by the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce. It will be hosted in the Liberty Elementary School Gym. Come meet local business leaders, shop crafts, and learn more about your community! When you’re finished, step outside to view the Car Show. Last year we had nearly 75 cars and pickups from different classes. What a sight to see!

Back by popular demand are Too Drunk to Fish with an afternoon performance and the always favorite Johnny Holm Band to carry us into the Saturday evening concert.

Join us Sunday morning for an all-you-can eat pancake feed hosted by the Lions Club and Optimist Club. Come back at 1 p.m. to soak up the sun at the Kids Fishing Derby.

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SUMMER PROGRAMMING

SUMMER IN THE CITY

Enjoying recreation is not only good for physical health, but also for improving mental health. It strengthens social ties and responsibilities, leads the way in education about wildlife and environmental conservation, and promotes well-being in the community.

The City of Harrisburg is excited to offer several events and recreational programs this summer that aim to build upon the wonderful community activities already taking place. There are nine municipal parks, ample green space, and plenty of residents to get involved. We hope to enhance the quality of life through iterative and enticing programming.

Lake Ole has become a central component of outdoor recreation in the city. The half-mile walking path, fishing pier, and benches and shelter make it a prime feature. The Parks & Recreation Board has partnered with South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks Outdoor Campus to offer several outreach classes this summer. Those classes include fishing basics, survival skills instruction, archery, and wildlife identification.

One hidden gem in the city that some residents may not be aware of is Grand Gardens. This is the park that holds the community garden plots on the south end of Grand Avenue.

The Parks Department manages 48 plots (8 x 20 feet) available for residents to reserve a gardening spot. There are still spots available if you’d like to sign up!

New this year is the opportunity to enroll in a Gardening Basics class. The target audience is anyone with an interest in gardening! This includes young children and families, or the adult who’s been gardening for 40+ years. Heed the instruction from a seasoned master gardener while you nurture crops throughout the growing season. The program includes classroom instruction and hands-on application.

people create at community recreation activities have strong benefits. It is our hope that the programs offered meet the needs of all ages, ethnicities, physical health backgrounds, activities, and skill levels.

For more information about recreational programming, visit www.harrisburgsd.gov/departments/parks-and-rec.

Questions may be directed to Larry.Klipfel@harrisburgsd.gov or 605-767-5078. All programs are free to the public, have materials provided, and there are no barriers to accessibility.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

POSITIVELY CONNECTING STUDENTS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

By Bob Fitch Photo by Jon Klemme

Like any law enforcement officer, Deputy Sheriff Travis Johns has to be ready for anything. But it takes a unique approach to succeed in a school setting and be trusted by youth.

For the better part of 12 years, Lincoln County Deputy Travis Johns has been the school resource officer (SRO) for the Harrisburg School District. “School resource officers do the same stuff the guys on patrol do. We handle the accidents in the parking lots, any thefts that happen in the schools, anything law enforcement related. There are about 1,400 students here at the high school – it’s basically its own little city.”

While his job is a serious one, a little flexibility and humor go a long way when working in schools. “As I got into it, I realized you don’t always have to cite somebody or arrest them. Sometimes that does have to happen, but I think a lot of it is talking to the kids and their parents, and getting parents involved. Just treating them normal and having a good sense of humor is huge,” he said.

“I can joke with the kids in the hallway. I usually I have a big bowl of candy and I’ll bring Starbucks every now and then.

I try to do small things that will let them know I’m normal. I’m not looking to cite anybody or arrest somebody or be a jerk. I’m striving to make them comfortable not only with me, but law enforcement in general.”

Johns said it’s not an easy time to be in law enforcement so it’s more important than ever to make people comfortable in approaching deputies or police officers. “My sense of humor is what sets me apart – I make jokes with the kids and they 16

make jokes to me. It’s probably needed, at least in here. Out on patrol, it’s a different mentality where if you give someone an opportunity, they’re going to take advantage of it. Here I can connect with the kids and just talk to them.”

Johns grew up in Gordon, Neb., and then lived in Slayton, Minn. for a time. He started his law enforcement career with the Oglala Sioux Tribe Public Safety in 2005.

After about 18 months with the Oglala Tribe, Johns was hired by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. He started patrolling the City of Harrisburg, but had interest in the SRO position and gladly grabbed the opportunity in 2010.

“When I first started, the kids started calling me ‘OJ’ for Officer Johns. Initially, I was by the book and I’d tell them, ‘No, you’re going to call me Deputy Johns.’ But ultimately I thought if this is the worst they’re going to do, I’ll let it go.”

He continued, “What blows my mind are the number of younger kids at the elementary level who know who I am.

Even if I’m out of uniform and I’m at Fareway shopping, the kids will come up and say ‘hi’ to me even if I don’t know who they are. That’s pretty neat to see” – and seems to demonstrate his success in creating trust with a segment of the school population.

In fifth grade, Harrisburg schools provide a program called “I Can” which is similar to the DARE program. There are eight lessons where discussion centers on things like drugs, alcohol, tobacco and bullying. Cyber bullying has gotten exponentially worse in his years in the schools. “It’s a hard one because kids say a lot of things online they wouldn’t say to your face. The hard thing for teachers, counselors and me is to get the message CONNECTING THE HARRISBURG COMMUNITY

across that whatever you post doesn’t necessarily go away. Even if you’re not able to see it, it leaves a scar when you say something hurtful,” Johns said.

“Kids are a lot quicker to blast somebody on social media than they would be to go up and tell someone ‘I have a problem with you.’

They’d rather just post it on Snapchat,” he said. The increase in cyber bullying typically coincides with students going into middle school which is when many get their own cell phones.

“I understand the dilemma parents have – if their child doesn’t have a cell phone, you can’t reach them reliably and quickly.” But that should go hand-in-hand with parental monitoring of phone and online activity. He said Snapchat seems to be the most popular and problematic app. Online experts believe the MyEyesOnly function within Snapchat is hosting a significant amount of sexual photos and other inappropriate content. Parents should know the MyEyesOnly password and be prepared to have some uncomfortable conversations.

Outside of cyber bullying and sexting, most criminal actions at the high school level are stolen cell phones or stolen cash in the locker rooms. Truancy is also an ongoing issue.

In the 20th century and the early 21st century, cigarette smoking was a constant scourge administrators tried to eliminate on school campuses. “However,” Johns said, “In the last couple of years, cigarette violations have all but disappeared. Now it’s almost all electronic smoking devices.”

When vaping started, the school district put sensors in every bathroom in the high school. But the kids figured out how to beat the sensors, he said. “Tobacco is hard because it’s almost a status thing.

It’s crazy and they don’t understand the effects of it long-term.”

At one point in his SRO role, Johns took a brief eight-month break to pursue a job which offered “big bucks.” But he returned as quickly as he could to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and being the Harrisburg school resource officer. “Some things are more important than money. My favorite part of the job is being treated like family. I spend the day talking to teachers and talking to students and, before I know it, the day’s over. I love being in the schools, I don’t see myself going anywhere. I enjoy helping people and helping the kids.”

When he’s not patrolling the campuses of the Harrisburg School District, Johns will be working around the house or spending time with family. His wife Kristina works as a nurse; and they have three children.

“Honestly, spending time with family is the most important thing in my life. Growing up in Nebraska, my mom was a single parent and my dad wasn’t around. We hardly ever ate together at the table. Today, at our home, one of our main rules is, at suppertime, we’re all sitting at the table. I feel like that’s a good time to bond with each other,” he said.

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HHS SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

HADLEY MARQUARDT Hadley is the daughter of Jason and Andi Marquardt of Harrisburg.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS I have been on the honor roll for all four years of high school. Additionally, I participate in many of the fine arts programs. Since fifth grade, I have played the euphonium in band. Playing in the band in middle school triggered a chain reaction inside me to just keep pushing. I joined all sorts of bands – concert band, jazz band, show choir band, and eventually marching band at the high school level. Marching band was for sure the most impactful on me because it takes dedication and large amount of time.

In my junior year, I was given the opportunity to be a section leader in the band which allowed me to take charge and have responsibility over a smaller group of students.

Similarly, I gained the title of drum major for my senior year season. This was the biggest achievement of all. The drum major is a student director, so I had a lot of responsibility and expectations.

The National Honor Society applications also came out at the beginning of my junior year and I was honored to be accepted. I was also named vice president of service. I have been able to take this honor and spread the word about NHS to encourage others to achieve at the highest of their abilities.

GREATEST INFLUENCE ON MY LIFE My mom, Andi Marquardt, has always been the most influential person in my life. Her dedication to me and my siblings inspires me to keep going with the future in mind.

I want to have kids of my own someday, so this comparison really encourages me. Shortly after my family moved to Harrisburg, my parents purchased a trucking and warehouse company. My mom continued to be in social work at a hospital for a year or two. Then she switched and decided to work with my dad at the company. To the onlooker, this may seem like a bad decision; however, the change gave her a flexible schedule and more time off, allowing more time with her children. It is this love for her family that makes me want to continue and push myself.

FUTURE PLANS I plan to attend Black Hills State University where I will major in psychology and possibly chemistry. I hope to go to medical school after I receive my undergrad. This is a tentative plan and I am certain it will change, but I do intend to stick to psychology in some way.

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HHS SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

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GABRIELLE VAN VELDHUIZEN Gabrielle is the daughter of Heidi and Paul Van Veldhuizen of Sioux Falls.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS Activities: NHS, HOSA, dance team, choir, track, drama club, peer-review club Honors: National Merit Finalist, Sanford Volunteer Scholarship recipient, Voice of Democracy Winner, Dance Team All State, Dance Team MVP Jacob is the son of Mike and Jenny Knuth of Sioux Falls.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS 11AAA All-State Football Quarterback 11AAA Football All American Argus Leader Elite 45 Captain

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY Winning the state football championship is my favorite high school memory. Losing in the championship the prior year made this year’s victory a storybook ending to our senior class of high school.

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GREATEST INFLUENCE ON MY LIFE My mom, Heidi Van Veldhuizen. Throughout everything life has thrown at us, she has supported me in all my aspirations and endeavors. She encourages and inspires me to be the best and most well-rounded person that I can be. She makes me believe that I can do and be anything. The strength, resilience, and compassion she has teaches me to also be strong and steadfast in hard times. Her care and selflessness demonstrate to me what it means to have a servant’s heart and to serve people without expectation of anything in return. I aspire to be like my mother. I aspire to reflect her discipline, hard work, generosity, and love.

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Coach White has helped me develop as a football player and guided our team to the South Dakota 11AAA state championship. Coach White also played a huge role in getting me recruited and for that I am forever thankful. Above all that, he helped me become a better person in the community and taught me how to carry myself and become a better leader.

One of my favorite high school memories was football games. The anticipation and excitement that each game brought gave me an adrenaline rush like no other. From getting dressed up to yelling until my voice was sore, I had so much fun cheering our boys all the way to state. Every game, it was so fun to see all the students gather like one big family to cheer on the tigers.

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FUTURE PLANS

I plan on playing quarterback on full scholarship at the University of Minnesota. I have not decided on a major yet.

I’m going to major in biochemistry or chemical engineering in college.

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HHS SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

ELIJAH SCHIPPER Elijah Schipper is the son of Jason and Sandy Schipper who live in Harrisburg.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS Freshman year: Cross country, Speech and Debate, Symphonic Band, Jazz I, Marching Band, Track and Field Sophomore Year: Cross country, Speech and Debate, Symphonic Band, Jazz I, Marching Band Junior Year: Speech and Debate, Symphonic Band (First Chair), Jazz I (First Chair), Marching Band (Section Leader, Soloist), National Honor Society Senior Year: Speech and Debate, Symphonic Band (First Chair), Jazz I (First Chair), Marching Band (Section Leader, Soloist), National Honor Society (President)

GREATEST INFLUENCE ON MY LIFE My friends and family have had the greatest impact on my success throughout high school. For example, my mom and dad are constantly pushing me to achieve higher while also understanding my limitations. Blake and Hadley are two of my closest friends. They are involved in almost every activity that I participate in. It is their companionship that has made these activities fun and enjoyable. We are always encouraging each other to push harder which results in our own successes.

These relationships have helped me through my four years of high school.

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY My favorite memory comes from my participation in marching band. During the summer we have a thing called drill camp, which consists of four eight hour days of practice for two weeks. Everyone is usually exhausted by the end of these two weeks, but we members will always meet in the high school parking lot to sit, talk, and decompress. My junior year, we had finished drill camp and decided to invite the entire band to Dairy Queen to celebrate making it through drill camp. While there, we all had ice cream, walked across the street to play hacky sack on a soccer field. Everybody had their water bottle from our eight hour practice and someone decided to pour their remaining on one of their friends. This spurred an all out water fight between the entire band. This memory is precious to me because my closest friends were there and we were all enjoying each other’s company... no matter how tired we were. It shows that a good group of friends can truly make any circumstance enjoyable.

FUTURE PLANS I plan to attend Augustana University. I have not quite decided what I will major in, but I am leaning towards nursing or education. I am excited to see where the future will take me.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP

‘WALK-ONS’ GET A VOICE ON STUDENT COUNCIL

By Bob Fitch

HHS Student Council President Molly Parsons, Ryah Wallman, Erika Starr and Grace Starr pose with one of the tie blankets donated to Street Corner Revival.

If an author were writing a book called “Seven Steps to a Successful Society,” the chapter titles might be: Be inclusive and welcome people who are different.

Serve the community.

Listen to your peers.

Communicate.

Ask for help.

Stand up for what is right.

The 2021-22 Harrisburg High School student council including advisers Samantha Hettinger, far left, and Alyssa Chambers, far right.

Be a trailblazer.

Writers of this potential best-seller could be the students and advisers who were part of the Harrisburg High School Student Council in 2021-2022. Leaders of the council came back to these themes again and again when reviewing the past year and looking ahead to next school year.

Outgoing student council treasurer Baylie Reisch, class of 2022, said when she started at Harrisburg High School, the council’s application process included getting signatures from students in grades 9-11. “As a freshman, that was pretty terrifying. If you’d have told me three years ago that I would be doing this right now, I would have probably laughed at you because I was pretty shy. I feel like that limited the types of groups we could reach out to. But this year we had a lot of new opportunities to get walk-ons.”

All students are invited to a breakfast where student leaders talk about the role and responsibilities of council members. “We don’t want to discourage potentially active members who weren’t necessarily nominated by their peers,” said Samantha Hettinger, HHS English teacher and one of the council’s advisers. “Our upper classmen and our officers welcomed everybody and made sure voices were heard no matter who they were.”

Rylan Peska, who is the treasurer-elect and will be a junior in the fall, said, “Personally, I didn’t know if I wanted to join or not, but I came to one or two meetings and I just loved the atmosphere.”

Baylie added, “Being on the council really does help your leadership and confidence.”

Planning for the coming school year is done at an August lock-in.

HHS English teacher and student council adviser Alyssa Chambers

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The South Dakota Student Council Association annual convention in Rapid City provided training and inspiration for the future of the student council. HHS sent five delegates: Kennedi Ruter, Baylie Reisch, Gracie Goldammer, Maddie Scott and Ella Weide.

said the goal of the lock-in is to make sure student voices are heard. “We want them to feel like it is theirs and take ownership of it.”

Gracie Goldammer, the council’s historian-elect who will be a junior in the fall, said the council’s advisers “did a really great job” and succeeded in letting students take the lead.

“We’re the ones deciding what we should do and how we should be presenting that to the rest of the school. But they’re also really good at answering questions, even if it wasn’t the smartest question in the world.”

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Student council advisers Alysa Chambers and Samantha Hettinger with their friend Harris.

One of the student council’s most important roles is to coordinate HHS homecoming events. The student-leaders described the organization and execution of homecoming as “crazy, stressful, a lot of fun and really awesome.” “Everyone is running around, but it all comes together,” said Kennedi Ruter, class of 2022 and the outgoing historian.

The student council did regular service projects and community outreach. The council’s community service projects included donut sales to support the Children’s Miracle Network and donating tie blankets to Street Corner Revival. Council members also plan to volunteer at the first annual Harrisburg Out of the Darkness Campus Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Five council members attended the South Dakota Student Council Association Convention in Rapid City. Baylie said the speakers encouraged councils to be in action mode. “You can talk about leadership all day, you can talk about doing this or that, but it makes no difference if you aren’t actually going to put it into action.”

In addition, Kennedi said, “They made it clear that you don’t always have to do it on your own. Asking for help from other people around you is beneficial. That will help you get lot farther.”

And, returning to their own council’s commitment to be welcoming and inclusive: “A lot of the speakers said it’s ok to be different. Believe what you believe in and stand up for it,” Gracie said. Looking forward, Ms. Hettinger hopes the council will expand its collaboration with other student groups in order to reach a more diverse mix of students.

Another goal is to have some young men join the current allfemale student council. Kennedi said, “We definitely need some dudes. We need them here to help with decision-making because we will just keep generating ideas and discussing options.”

Ms. Hettinger said the 2021-2022 council has a lot for which it can be proud. “The bravery of these girls has been incredible.

They’ve stood up for what is right and they worked hard to make sure everyone’s voice is heard. They’ve marched into some admin offices if they felt like some things weren’t going right or they wanted to change something. They’ve definitely been trailblazers that way.

They’ve been a voice for people who typically haven’t had a voice in our school building, which has been fantastic.”

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LOCAL FAMILY PROFILE | MCNEIL

McNEIL FAMILY MEMBERS FIND THEIR CALLING

By Bob Fitch

Originally published in The Farming Families of Lincoln County.

Feeding and caring for their animals is always the first priority for the McNeil family. According to Chance McNeil, “Whether it’s snowing, raining or blowing, those chores need to be done. It’s definitely a labor of love. There’s easier ways to make money, but we both enjoy what we’re doing. Neither one of us is cut out for the office.”

Chance and his wife, Kristen, own three businesses east of Harrisburg: CK Stables has 27 large horse stalls, pasture, 16 paddocks, indoor riding arena, heated barn, and other amenities. There are riding lessons and options for full care stall board or partial care stall board.

CK Kennels provides overnight dog boarding, long term boarding, and dog daycare in a state-of-the-art facility.

CK Bulldogs raises and sells French and English bulldogs.

Kristen grew up raising bulldogs on her family’s farm north of Canton. When they started dating, Chance quickly came to share her passion. Kristen also grew up riding horses on her family’s farm.

Kristen and Chance McNeil and their children, Emerson and Wyatt. Photo by Calvin Kroger.

Chance’s childhood experience with raising animals was a little different. Multiple times during middle school, he’d be called to the office. But he wasn’t in trouble. Instead there would be an urgent message for him and some friends to help round up his father’s emus which were out and running around town. Chance’s parents had 400-500 head of emus, as well as a few horses on farmland which used to sit where Sam’s BP and Harrisburg South Middle School are at now.

After high school, Chance started a car wash in Harrisburg and had an automotive body shop in Sioux Falls. He and his dad also did demolition and site preparation on properties under development. In addition, Chance has been in charge of snow removal for the Harrisburg School District for 20 years. He did it by himself for many years, but as the district grew and the stable and dog business grew, his dad and uncle have taken on much of the snow plowing.

Meanwhile, Kristen was doing medical coding and billing for a large certified public accountant and consulting firm. But she wasn’t enjoying sitting behind a desk every day.

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“We both seemed to be missing our calling. Neither one of us were happy living in town,” Chance said. To get Kristen out of her office job, they started looking for an acreage where they could board horses and operate their bulldog business. They found the right spot east of Harrisburg where they remodeled the house and took down every other building on the property.

They built a barn in spring 2011 and began boarding horses that fall and also moved their bulldog breeding business into the barn; and later added dog boarding. In 2015, they moved the puppy nursery to an addition on the house.

Key full-time employees are barn manager and riding instructor, Kat Naber; kennel manager Angel Mendez; and Kristen’s brother, Zac Hyronemus, who does facility maintenance and is a jack of all trades.

Many of their part-time workers are in-house hires – girls as young as 14 who have horses in the barn have become employees.

“They want to work off their board and they want to get the experience in the barn. They know our system very well,” he said.

Two of their best workers are their own children, Wyatt and Emerson. Both do a good job with the puppies and the dogs.

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A look at CK Stables and CK Kennels from the highway east of Harrisburg

Wyatt enjoys the canines, but he’d rather be on his dirt bike than with the horses.

“Kristen and Emerson are absolutely horse fanatics,” Chance said. “The horses are their thing. Emerson got Kristen back in the saddle. I very much believe Emerson will be running the barn by the time she’s 14 years old.”

Kristen continued, “My gosh, Emerson will go all day and all night. A lot of nights we won’t see her until 9:00. She comes in, eats, and lays down to sleep. She does the chores, lets them out and brings them in.”

Chance said youth who have animals at CK Stables need to know and practice good horsemanship from day one. “There’s a whole checklist of things they need to know before they ever get in a saddle. The kids have to know how to care for their animal, to protect the safety of the animal, to check hooves, and they have to know how to tack. Even though we’re a full-care boarding facility, they need to understand it’s an animal they’re getting into. It’s not a dirt bike or four-wheeler you can just put in the shed when you don’t feel like dealing with it.”

The McNeil family operates CK Bulldogs, breeding both English and French (pictured). Photo by Kristen McNeil .

The businesses have grown almost entirely by word-of-mouth. Their marketing is focused on two open houses that double as community appreciation events. Their 4th of July barn party has a live band, food, horse rides and fireworks. In October, the Halloween party features decorated horses and stalls. Both events are free and open to the public. Follow CK Stables on Facebook for event information.

On top of the stables, kennel, puppy nursery and snow plowing, Chance is also president of the South Dakota Pet Breeders Association. The organization does continuing education for breeders. He’s involved with the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council which lobbies in Washington, D.C., for causes such as additional funding to provide service animals for veterans suffering from PTSD. “I don’t do well with downtime,” Chance said. “I always have to have a project, I always need to have something going. I always feel like I’m behind the eight-ball, but when I look back, there are a heck of a lot of things we’ve accomplished in 10-12 years.”

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LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE | KIDS R KIDS

KIDS R KIDS OPENING IN THE FALL The area around 85th Street and Western Avenue in southern Sioux Falls has become an exciting spot for development with many new business popping up. It is also right in the heart of a thriving residential area – an area with an abundance of families, Harrisburg district elementary schools, and kids of all ages.

However, what this neighborhood lacks is the availability of quality day-care services.

That’s why Michael and Leslie Smith are opening Kids R Kids - Prairie Hills just off the northwest corner of 85th and Western. The couple has four children and they are well aware of the challenges parents face finding quality child-care. Like many parents, they had many questions in their search.

How did they know their children were safe? How did they know their children were learning? And most importantly, how did they know if the person caring for their children was doing it by leading with love?

When they sought out child care, they ran into long wait lists or failure to meet their expectations. After trying to find a solution and only finding stress, the Smiths looked at each other and said there has to be a better option.

This search for a solution included a lot of research. They

Michael and Leslie Smith and their children, Noah, Kate, Annie, and Jack.

connected with a family friend who opened a Kids R Kids franchise in Charleston, S.C. “We spoke with many different owners, not only from KRK but other franchises as well,” said Michael, who has a background in leadership and business management as a personal trainer and general manager in the health and wellness industry.

Starting a business such as Kids R Kids was a natural progression in his career and KRK’s proven business model will be a great fit the for the community.

Smiths were drawn to Kids R Kids, first and foremost, with a philosophy that matches their own. “The simplest way I can summarize is ‘hug first, then teach’ with love,” he said. “Not only

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Home | Auto | Life | Health | Business | Farm to love the students under our care, but our families, our team members, and the community.” Kids R Kids has an on-site owner model which is very important to Michael and Leslie. KRK is new to this part of the country, but it is the oldest child care franchise in the United States. Being able to utilize that experience was key to the Smiths.

Pet crop insurance, and Petinsurance, insurance, crop insurance in in between. andeverything everything between.

To provide a high level of care, Michael knows it is crucial to attract and retain team members. KRK will be offering higher than average wages for the area. Compensation packages will include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life insurance and disability insurance options. They will also offer employees child care tuition reduction, retirement accounts, continuing education reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities.

What is most important to the Smiths is that KRK is an extension of the families for whom they provide care. “We want children to receive the same love and care with us that they would receive at home,” Michael said.

“Through experience, we understand the anxiety parents can feel dropping their children off and we believe we can alleviate some of this concern by having developed all of our policies and procedures with our core principle of love in mind.”

Construction of the new building is well underway and they anticipate opening when children go back to school in the fall. They are currently taking reservations for spots for all ages of kids from six months to 12 years of age. KRK will offer standard day-care services, but also before and after school care for elementary-aged students. Hours will be 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. For me information, see kidsrkids.com/prairie-hills.

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PERSPECTIVE

LIKE A MOTHER? I just read Allie Casazza’s new book from cover-to-cover. It’s called Declutter like a Mother: A Guilt-Free, No-Stress Way to Transform Your Home and Your Life. The picture on the book jacket shows the author standing akimbo while holding a trash bag. After absorbing the author’s message, I found myself in the very some position.

Many mornings my youngest son comes down the stairs basking in the glory of being the lone survivor – the only kid left at home. But one morning there I was, standing akimbo with a really big garbage bag and a determined look on my face. He turned tail, called for the dog to join him, and they both ran. Perhaps it was the size of my garbage bag that caused such anxiety. He came back though, we talked it over, and I reassured him that I wasn’t throwing away anything that breathes air – well, except a few houseplants.

Turns out I can declutter like a mother but it goes in spurts that are relatively short lived. Because that is the thing about clutter – it’s alive and it’s sneaky. I rest my garbage bag for what seems like “just a minute” and bam – it’s back, the clutter that is.

I’m proud of my decluttering success in the kitchen. I found a place in the cupboards for those heavy large appliances that do not get used every day. I did all the dishes, paid my bills and threw out the mail. I gathered the snacks into one joyful drawer and, by golly, I found my kitchen counter! It turns out its blue!

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Huh – I always imagined it to be a little more gray in color.

I guess every mother has a backpack of mothering skills that come naturally and some that don’t. Some mothers are Jane Klemme good communicators. They text their kids all day long, they download the Snapchat app and keep up with TikTok Dance. Some mothers take more of a supportive role – three square meals a day for their offspring, church on Sundays, clean clothes and a sparkling house.

Other mothers can naturally surpass the Joneses. They know what’s in style and they know how to wear it, something that serves their children well in social situations. Some mothers know how to just be – they love to listen and watch.

They seem to know when emotions are intense and they can coach their kids through situations without being prompted.

We need all types of mothers. Regular mothers, stepmothers, godmothers - all of them. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day – make that Mother’s Month. We have much to celebrate!

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LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE | WERMERSON ORTHODONTICS

WELCOME TO WERMERSON’S NEW HOME

By Bob Fitch

Wermerson Orthodontics recently moved into its new office at 6801 S. Minnesota Avenue near 77th and Minnesota. Dr. Chris Wermerson and his staff have been serving patients in the area since 2016, previously from the company’s 1,600 square foot office on Cliff Avenue. The move to a new building and 6,000 square foot space was a natural progression as the practice has grown.

Dr. Chris is a native of Brandon and practicing in the Harrisburg and Sioux Falls area is a perfect fit as the area has always been home even throughout his professional training. Chris jokes, “I came home right after college, it just took 15 years to get through it all.” His training started after graduating from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., followed by dental school in Pittsburgh.

Following dental school, he joined the Navy and went to San Diego for his residency training.

“After the general practice residency I was assigned to ‘followon orders’ on a ship. I’ll always remember the detailer asking me if I wanted to go to the USS Rushmore or the USS Cleveland. Being from South Dakota, I chose the USS Rushmore,” he said. “There was a mural of Mount Rushmore on the hull of the ship and a rock from the Black Hills sat in our captain’s office. So it never felt like I was too far from home. I finished up my time in the Navy at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar working with Marines. During my time in my residency at Balboa Hospital, I was able to provide care to a few orthodontic patients. I loved orthodontics and the difference a smile can make in someone’s life.”

After the Navy, Chris went to orthodontic residency at the University of Iowa and then became a board certified orthodontist.

Once this 15-year journey was completed, he was finally able to move back home to the Sioux Falls area.

In the new location, Dr. Chris feels the care and experience for the patient will be even better. The new office has a much larger waiting room, parking lot and treatment rooms; plus has a game room for kids (and adults!). Behind the scenes, the new office has a state of the art orthodontic lab with a 3D printing room. “After we digitally scan a patient’s teeth, we can 3D print a model of their teeth to make retainers. So no more impressions at our office!” he said.

Wermerson Orthodontics starts seeing kids as young as age seven as recommended by the American Association of Orthodontics. This appointment evaluates the eruption of permanent teeth, checks for crossbite, and overall growth. “Don’t worry if you missed your child’s first visit at age seven, we see kids of all ages as well as adults for complementary consults,” he said. “We enjoy providing complementary consults because it allows us to let patients know what is needed and provides a time for them to ask questions and set up a plan for their new smile.”

The office also treats many adult patients that are interested in improving their smiles. They provide traditional braces, clear braces, and clear aligners, such as Invisalign.

“We love working with and caring for people in the Sioux Falls and Harrisburg communities. As an office, we do our best to be involved and support the community around us,” said Dr. Chris.

Two Sioux Falls Locations: 5200 South Cliff Avenue | 7109 West 26th Street WermersonOrthodontics.com Dr. Chris Wermerson DMD, MS • Specialist in Orthodontics for children & adults • Braces - Clear Braces - Clear Aligners • Most insurances accepted • 0% financing available

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Dr. Chris also works with local oral surgeons to complete orthognathic surgeries when needed. Orthognathic surgery moves the maxilla or mandible to allow the jaw to line up properly.

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DIRECTORY OF MEMBERS AND BUYER’S GUIDE Local businesses invest in the community by supporting sports teams, school and youth activities, and the local tax base.

PLATINUM MEMBERS

GOLD MEMBERS

ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL

BANKING / FINANCIAL SERVICES

Numbers & Such Prof. LLC (605) 595-5315 courtney@numbersandsuchprofllc.com

American State Bank (605) 444-6000 ryan.mulder@myasb.com

ADVERTISING

Black Hills Federal Credit Union (605) 937-4515 aprilm@bhfcu.net

Including mailing, marketing, printing, promotional

Fully Promoted (605) 274-0105 sfsd@fullypromoted.com Performance Press (605) 582-7070 info@performancepressinc.com PromoLogo USA (605) 578-0800 john@promologousa.com Sioux Valley News (605) 764-2000 SiouxValleyNews@vastbb.net Qualified Presort Service, LLC (605) 965-3200 brianshaw@qualifiedpresort.com Sisson Printing Inc. (605) 336-6136 denny@sissonprintinginc.com

AG SERVICES

Bluestone Federal Credit Union (605) 367-7070 codyn@bluestonefcu.org Central Bank (605) 782-1818 awalsh@centralbankonline.com CorTrust Bank (605) 336-3900 tdehaven@cortrustbank.com First Bank & Trust (605) 978-3030 breanna.garbers@bankeasy.com First International Bank & Trust (605) 321-5615 JAPPel@fibt.com The First National Bank in Sioux Falls (605) 782-5880 jmiverson@fnbsf.com

Bayer Crop Science (605) 743-5459 x 5604 erin.baker-daggett@bayer.com

Frontier Bank (605) 331-2889 traceyh@frontierbk.com

APARTMENTS, RENTAL PROPERTY

Quoin Financial Bank (605) 275-5000 gharrell@quoinbank.com

Sawyer Pointe Apartments (605) 275-4245 info@residepropertymanagement.com Select Companies (605) 743-4865 info@selectcompanies.co Solutions Property Management, LLC (605) 988-8496 Linda@yourrentalsolution.com

AUTOS, RVs AND AUTO REPAIR Clean Ride Auto Spa/The Clean Bean (605) 306-2266 coffee@cleanrideautospa.com J & M Transmission & Auto Services Inc. (605) 368-2050 maryellen@jmtransmissionservice.com Jim’s National Transmission Service (605) 213-1313 jimsautotrans@gmail.com Noteboom RV (605) 743-4002 office.noteboomrv@gmail.com Valvoline Instant Oil Change (605) 321-9900 pnelsen@dakota.net

Reliabank (605) 306-2000 jeremyk@reliabank.com Security National Bank of South Dakota (605) 977-9000 gdybsetter@snbsd.com

BUILDING Including electrical, painting, plumbing

BRONZE MEMBERS

J.Wahl Home Inspection (605) 368-4650 jwahl@jwahlhomeinspection.com KN Construction (605) 767-3500 lexie@nielsonconstruction.net One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (605) 271-1419 kcd99@hotmail.com Select Companies (605) 743-4865 info@selectcompanies.co Sioux Falls Plumbing LLC (605) 731-9019 jason@siouxfalls-plumbing.com Showplace Cabinetry (605) 743-2200 heidi.bowers@showplacecabinetry.com

CELL PHONES Wireless World (605) 789-8722 phock@wirelessworld.com

CHILDCARE Creator’s Kids (605) 231-5520 stina@atysolutions.com Early Explorers Learning Center (605) 498-1541 teasupertitans@gmail.com Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prairie Hills (605) 215-1341 info@kidsrkidsprairiehills.com

CHURCHES Harrisburg United Methodist Church (605) 767-2253 humc@harrisburgumc.com NewDay Church (605) 368-9894 randy@sf-newday.org

Albers Electric, LLC (605) 366-9561 alberselectric@yahoo.com

Shalom Lutheran Church/Preschool (605) 767-5382 office@shalomlc.com

BHI Construction, LLC (605) 743-2152 accountspayable@bhi-construction.com

St. John Paul II Catholic Church (605) 988-3750 office1@jp2sd.org

B.J. Construction (605) 743-5167 JNBL@midco.net

CLEANING SERVICES

Fiegen Construction (605) 335-6000 lucas@fiegenconstruction.com G. A. Johnson Construction, Inc. (605) 361-8800 corey@gajci.com Janus Home Solutions (605) 743-4233 todd@janushomesolutions.com

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SILVER MEMBERS

Mustang Disaster CleanUp (605) 370-1990 devon@mustangdisastercleanup.com Merrill’s Window Cleaning, LLC (605) 951-1954 merrillswindowncleaningllc@outlook.com SERVPRO of Sioux Falls (605) 213-3303

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COFFEE

EVENT SITES

Scooter’s Coffee Drive Thru (605) 271-0964 travis@scooterssiouxfalls.com

American Legion Post 45 & Auxiliary Unit 45 (605) 261-2621 axe@sio.midco.net

The Clean Bean (605) 306-2266

Riviera Events and Catering (605) 413-8780 mattsapari8@gmail.com

COMMUNITY, SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS EmBe Avera (605) 362-9438 abakke@embe.org Harrisburg Area Food Pantry (605) 929-0599 harrisburgareafoodpantry@yahoo.com Harrisburg Community Foundation (605) 940-4393 info@harrisburgcf.org Harrisburg Community Library (605) 767-7910 Harrisburg Lion’s Club (605) 201-9361 asjtimmer@yahoo.com Harrisburg School District (605) 743-2567 joanne.vermulm@k12.sd.us Harrisburg SD Optimist Club (605) 520-4158 harrisburgsdoptimist@gmail.com Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce (605) 336-1620 Sioux Falls Rotary - South medevany@gmail.com United States Postal Service (605) 743-2791 vicki.a.johnson@usps.gov

CONVENIENCE STORES Friendlys Fuel Stop (605) 767-7561 Sioux Valley Cooperative (605) 886-5829 ap@siouxvalleycoop.com

DANCE STUDIO Pulse Dance Studio (605) 408-6246 pulsedanceteams@gmail.com

ENGINEER or ARCHITECTURE SERVICES Co-op Architecture (605) 334-9999 josh@co-oparch.com

The Harrisburg Event Center (605) 366-0863 contact@harrisburgeventcenter.com The Meadow Barn (605) 370-2786 events@themeadowbarn.com

FAMILY FUN, ENTERTAINMENT Country Apple Orchard (605) 743-2152 morethanapples2021@gmail.com Dakota Entertainment (605) 331-1404 garner@dakotaentertainment.com Great Shots (605) 312-7950 jonathan.buckley@greatshots.golf The Sandlot (605) 370-0507 thesandlotpark@gmail.com

FOOD / GROCERIES Dollar Fresh (605) 213-2222 amack@dollar-fresh.com Fareway (605) 743-9071 u1781@farewaystores.com Hy-Vee Inc. (605) 271-7171 cvenenga@hy-vee.com

Harrisburg Family Chiropractic (605) 767-7463

drmayland@harrisburgfamilychiropractic.com

Harrisburg Family Dental (605) 213-1230 Seth.schr@gmail.com Heroic Fitness (605) 759-5083 mal.herofitness@gmail.com Neighborhood Dental Clinic (605) 767-0285 sheitzler@neighborhooddentalcare.com Prairie Rehabilitation – Harrisburg (605) 767-3008 ljohnson@prairierehab.com Sioux Falls Dental Implant Center (605) 799-2929 info@siouxfallsdentalimplantcenter.com Wermerson Orthodontics (605) 274-0555 info@wermersonorthodontics.com

INSURANCE AND/OR INVESTMENTS American Family Insurance Terra Koupal & Associates LLC (605) 361-2020 tkoupal@amfam.com Ascend Financial, Inc. (605) 553-9620 kris@ascendfinancial.com

GARAGE DOOR REPAIR PS Garage Doors of South Dakota (605) 743-3667 jlangenstein@psgaragedoorssd.com

Daniele Heyn - Aflac (605) 777-1566 daniele_heyn@us.aflac.com

GOLF

Casey Van Beek Innovative Employer Solutions (605) 321-6733 casey.vanbeek@ies-sd.com

Spring Creek Country Club (605) 743-2000 gsumma@sio.midco.net

GRAPHIC DESIGN Design Loft (605) 376-7430 jp.design@midco.net

HARDWARE, BUILDING MATERIALS Harrisburg Ace Hardware (605) 213-0600 frosin.acehardware@outlook.com

Infrastructure Design Group, Inc. (605) 271-5527 KariJ@infrastructuredg.com

Schoeneman’s Building Materials Center (605) 213-1100 al.schoeneman@schoenemans.com

Stockwell Engineers (605) 338-6668 jbrown@stockwellengineers.com

Including medical and fitness

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Harrisburg Eye Care (605) 213-2020 info@harrisburgeyecare.com

Brock Aldrich - Edward Jones 605-214-1079 Brock.aldrich@edwardjones.com

EAPC Architects Engineers (605) 444-1600 leap.chear@eapc.net

TSP, Inc. (605) 336-1160 lorenzenll@teamtsp.com

GreatLIFE (605) 213-1600 dustin.derry@joingreatlife.com

HEALTH Avera Medical Group Harrisburg (605) 213-8000 erica.arends@avera.org

Lloyd Nickel Allstate Insurance Agency (605) 937-6500 lloydnickel@allstate.com Perspective Insurance (605) 444-6070 steveo@perspectiveinsurance.com RightQuote (605) 213-0024 amy.schulz@rqthatswho.com Terra Koupal & Associates: American Family Insurance (605) 361-2020 tkoupal@amfam.com Wade C Thomas Farmers Insurance Agency (605) 275-3935 wthomas1@farmersagent.com

Evolve Chiropractic & Rehab (605) 767-1610 evolvechiropracticsd@gmail.com

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INTERNET / CABLE TV Digit-All Technologies (605) 231-9000 clarissa@digitsf.com Midco (800) 888-1300 andrew.curley@midco.com Vast Broadband (605) 306-3043 jeffrey.larson@vastbroadband.com Quality Telecommunications (605) 371-5475 kim@triviewquality.com

Codi Realty Group/My Home My Harrisburg (605) 370-9991 codi@codirealtygroup.com Crabapple Homes LLC (605) 201-7598 lisa@meierhenrylaw.com The Experience Real Estate (605) 940-5544 Tiffany@TheExperience.com

SANITATION SERVICES Novak Sanitary Service (605) 338-7126 melissaw@wcnx.org Roo’s Sanitation (695) 498-1588 Roossanitation@gmail.com

SIGNAGE/WRAPS Customeyez Design (605) 521-5239 customeyez@live.com Redline Wraps & Signs (605) 595-2023 redlinewrapssd@gmail.com

The Greg Doohen Realty Group Keller Williams (605) 215-2085 carrierandazzo@kw.com

SPORTS EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Infrastructure Design Group, Inc. (605) 271-5527 philG@infrastructureDG.com

Daubys Sports Center (605) 332-8041 brian-daubys@qwestoffice.net

City of Harrisburg (605) 743-5872 contact@harrisburgsd.gov

Jim Dunham & Associates (605) 275-8500 ashley@jimdunhamassociates.com

TAXIDERMY

NAIL SALON

Julie Roth Real Estate (605) 740-0645 julieroth@hegg.com

LIQUOR Grains & Grapes Liquor House (605) 213-0182 grainsgrapesliquorhouse@outlook.com

Serenity Nail Spa (605) 213-0147 serenitynailspa21@gmail.com

OFFICE EQUIPMENT A & B Business Solutions (605) 335-8520 johnny.noel@abbusiness.com Gordon Flesch Company (605) 221-0102 gwestemeier@glesch.com

PET CARE FACILITY

Misty Glen Mobile Home Community (605) 362-4705 mistyglen1@hotmail.com NAI Sioux Falls (605) 357-7100 mmahlen@naisiouxfalls.com Solutions Property Management, LLC (605) 988-8496 Linda@yourrentalsolution.com

SDK South (605) 743-5824 smokendakotakennels@gmail.com

Tim Allex Realty Group (605) 759-3996 clientcare@timallex.com

PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEO SERVICES

Van Buskirk Companies (605) 361-8211 kristi@vbclink.com

CMAC Production (605) 201-4609 cmacprod@yahoo.com

PROPERTY, LANDSCAPE AND LAWN MAINTENANCE All Season’s Property Maintenance (605) 743-5912 allseasons605@gmail.com Rudy’s Landscaping, LLC (605) 728-9399 rudyslandscapingsd@yahoo.com Yardscapes, LLC (605) 929-2000 SFYardscapesLLC@gmail.com

RADIO STATION Dells Empire Country (605) 842-3333 sschramm@gwtc.net

REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPERS Kaylee Van Middendorp - 605 Real Estate (507) 220-1615 kaylee@605advantage.com Amber Ellingsen Realty (605) 360-6707 amberellingsen@kw.com

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Casey Hatch - Keller Williams Realty (605) 777-9090 caseyhatch@kw.com

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Welcome Sioux Falls (605) 799-5072 info@welcomesiouxfalls.com

RESTAURANTS

Diggers Taxidermy (605) 881-8474 kcnew6@hotmail.com

TECHNOLOGY OR COMPUTER SERVICES Big D Technology Solutions, Inc. (605) 271-9885 danderson@bigdtechnology.com ELBO Computing Resources, Inc. (605) 361-3720 kyle@teamelbo.com

TRAVEL AGENT Sioux Empire Travel LLC (605) 777-9781 tyson@siouxempiretravel.com

UTILITIES NorthWestern Energy (605) 978-2913 paul.mantz@northwestern.com Xcel Energy (800) 895-4999 eric.pauli@xcelenergy.com

WEB, SOCIAL MEDIA Firelink Online Media (725) 696-3473 mychelle@firelinkdigital.com

B&G Milkyway

YOUTH SERVICES

Big J’s Roadhouse (605) 767-8000 bigjroadhouseBBQ@gmail.com

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire (605) 338-8061 rwimmer@bgcsiouxempire.org

CNC Food Factory, LLC (605) 322-5325 cncfoodfactory@yahoo.com

Harrisburg Baseball Association (605) 978-2101 adrienne.hba@gmail.com

Fresh Horses Saloon (605) 767-5908 patrick.miller1975@gmail.com

Junior Achievement of South Dakota (605) 336-7318 kelli.rogotzke@ja.org

Harrisburgers (605) 767-1900 harrisburgers@yahoo.com

Pulse Dance Studio (605) 408-6246 pulsedanceteams@gmail.com

Squealers Smoke Shack (605) 679-7675 Squealerssmokeshack@gmail.com

Wings Gymnastics Academy (605) 271-8242 frontdesk@wingsgym.com

Subway (605) 213-1009 coleshawd@gmail.com

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