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STEEVER HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST John and Sara Steever own Steever House Bed & Breakfast located northeast of Lennox. They visited a Bed & Breakfast during their honeymoon which sparked a dream to open their own someday. They shared a vision to restore an old house to its original beauty and give others an opportunity to experience that same history and camaraderie.

The couple started their bed & breakfast 21 years ago, and over 16,000 guests have stayed with them. Sara says, "To meet them restores your faith in how good people really are. Probably the most amazing thing is to have people that don't know each other sit across the breakfast table and realize they are somehow related—which happens quite frequently. People are often kind enough to invite us to stay with them if we ever travel their way. When we retire, we've got a lot of friends to visit!"

Sara and John with their children, JT and Elizabeth

DON AND SUSIE SOUTH Don and Susie South moved to the old Alf Anderson homestead, located two miles northwest of Renner, in 1993. Don, an entrepreneur at heart, and Susie, who has a background in horticulture and has always enjoyed working with plants, started planting grapes in 2000. That first year, they planted over 500 vines. After three years of expanding the vineyard, the grapes were mature enough to produce wine.

The Souths opened Strawbale Winery in 2004 then completed the tasting room and gift shop one year later. The gift shop and tasting room is comprised of walls of straw bales—hence, the name “Strawbale Winery”. They currently make over 20 wine varieties produced from their grapes and other fruits—from black currants to strawberries.

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KEVIN ALBRECHT The Albrecht John Deere Collection is a family affair that dates back several generations. Kevin Albrecht’s grandfather Jacob and Uncle Walt also enjoyed collecting vintage tractors and farm equipment. Over time, the collections grew.

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THE SANDHOFFS Just south of Dimock, S.D., you will see an old silo that has been painted several times over the years. It simply catches the eye as you drive by. In 1976, Pepsi Corp. approached the Sandhoff family to paint the silo and make it look like a Pepsi can. That year was the country’s Bicentennial and patriotic themes dating back to the American Revolution became popular again, including “Spirit of ‘76”. So, Pepsi built an ad campaign around that theme and painted, “Catch the Spirit” along with the Pepsi logo on the silo.

George and his wife, Diane, and granddaughters Anna and Lily (not pictured: Elizabeth)

Over time, the paint faded, and in 1983, Pepsi Corp. painted “Sandhoff Brothers” on the silo as a tribute to the family that farmed in that area. In 2018, the family gave the silo a unique facelift when Menno, S.D. airbrush artist, Mickey Harris, painted a new mural on it. This project was done in conjunction with a Sandhoff family reunion that included area family members and those living in Iowa.

George wants to recognize and preserve the farming history of the area. “Their heritage sets the path we are on today.

They worked hard and endured many challenges through the years—many that continue today.” As an active member of the Twin Rivers Old Iron Assoc., his goal is to help younger generations become involved in keeping agricultural heritage going. “Our kids and grandkids are our future.”

THE EPPS Freeman and Marion area farmers LeRoy and Janette Epp have been involved in Schmeckfest for as long as they can remember. This event is a spring fundraiser for Freeman Academy their family always participates in it. “We are only one of many families that mark Schmeckfest weekends as ‘taken’!” says Janette.

LeRoy and Janette’s children grew up attending Freeman Academy. Their son Nathan is now the Head of Freeman Academy. “Schmeckfest is a type of homecoming,” explains LeRoy. “It is great to see people come back and visit the school and be involved.”

“It is amazing to see how everything comes together with so many people working behind the scenes for months,” explains Janette. “We could not do this event without everyone’s help.”

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MAKERS OF THE SCHMECKFEST CHEESE POCKETS Schmeckfest’s success is primarily due in part to the connection it makes with people and families. The presentations, historical demonstrations, musicals, and authentic German food all build connections with the past and with people today. One of the traditional foods for sale at the event every year is cheese pockets.

A cheese pocket, or shootenkruflin, is a pan-fried dough pocket stuffed with dried curd cottage cheese, fried onions, breadcrumbs, eggs and salt. It sounds simple, but when done just right—they are fantastic. Volunteers follow a recipe very similar to the one used for many generations.

Today, Hutchinson County resident June Pullman leads the team that meets three times during the weeks leading up to Schmeckfest.

She and other volunteers make 90 dozen each time for a total of over 3,200 hand-folded cheese pockets that are frozen and ready to be sold over the two weekends of Schmeckfest.

Alma Wollman has helped make thousands of cheese pockets over the past 35+ years. When she started, she made all the dough by hand at her family’s farm. Then, in 2003, the cheese pocket group started using Freeman Academy’s new commercial mixer to mix the dough which made the process easier and enabled them to produce larger quantities. For many, the appeal of cheese pockets is not only the flavor but also the nostalgia— memories of family from years ago.

Alma Wollman and June Pullman

THE THOMPSONS Larry and Phyllis Thompson of Beresford have been connected to the local agricultural industry for many years through Larry’s trucking business. Larry was one of the first haulers of spent grain for POET’s first ethanol plant in Scotland, S.D. and has been active hauling products for many years.

Over the course of time, Larry and Phyllis have built many friendships. This past spring, a house fire took the Thompsons’ home near Beresford. Although this unfortunate event took their home, thankfully nobody was injured. Support and friendships in the Beresford community and throughout the area helped make the transition to a new home as smooth as possible.

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THE MOHRHAUSERS Adam Mohrhauser, a fifth-generation farmer who lives just northwest of Sioux Falls, and his wife, Ye, raise their daughter, Chanel, on the family farm. He says his passion for farming inspired him to participate in Ag United’s Adopt a Farmer Program. He started in 2013 and continues to visit local elementary schools to show how equipment and technology have advanced over the years.

Through Adam’s involvement in the Adopt a Farmer Program, he hopes to show students how farmers apply math and science in their everyday lives. Most of all, however, he hopes to inspire students to discover a passion for agriculture.

Left: Adam and his wife, Ye, with their daughter, Chanel Right: Adam talking with local elementary students about as part of the Adopt a Farmer Program

THE IHNENS Darrin Ihnen and his wife, Becky, live northeast of Hurley on the farm Darrin grew up on. The Ihnens raised their four children on this farm as well. Now their home is known as Grandpa and Grandma’s house to their grandchildren who are always welcome to visit and play.

The Ihnen farm is a very active operation as they produce pigs for Smithfield at several sites near their home as well as grow row crops in the area. Over the years, Darrin has been active with the South Dakota Corn Council and South Dakota Pork Producers.

The family values their time both working together conducting the day-to-day operations of the farm and going on family trips— some with and without the grandkids. Every year they take a family trip together and every-other-year they take one just for the older members of the family.

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THE HOWE FAMILY Many farms around South Dakota have unique yard signage or equipment that make their home stand out. The Howe farm located near Garretson has likely the most distinctive yard item of any in the area. A Korean War era F-89 fighter jet is parked in the yard of the farm operated by Brian Howe and his son Nathan.

The story of how the plane ended up on the Howe farm is simple: Verlyn Howe, Brian’s father, was a Veteran of the South Dakota Air National Guard and flew similar planes in his career. Verlyn heard the plane was going up for auction and did not want it to be salvaged for scrap. So, he acquired the plane and moved it to his home where it’s been since 1998.

Today, Brian and Nathan operate a dairy together and farm ground that dates back to 1874 in their family with 6 generations farming the area. There are only a handful of farms in South Dakota that can make the claim having a continually operating dairy for that many years. Brian and his wife, Heather, and Nathan and his wife, Betsy, along with their three boys live in homes on the farm.

Nathan Howe and his father, Brian

The late Rolan Erck (in tractor seat) and his wife, Donna, and family

L to R: Mason, Steve, Dallas and Landon with their golden doodles, Duke and Badger

THE RENLIS When Steve’s dad retired from farming in 2011, Steve, and his wife, Dallas, moved forward with running the family farm near Canton. Steve explains, “He certainly could have kept farming, but he knew that we needed some time to make long term plans. It is something that more farmers need to consider if they want to give their children a chance."

"I feel completely blessed that I got to work side-by-side with my dad, my sons, and my grandfather," continues Steve. "I can't imagine a better place to grow up as a kid or to raise kids. I have so many great memories that I wouldn't know where to start."

THE ERCK FAMILY The Rolan Erck farm which was located west of Tripp was well-known for having an impressive collection of vintage Allis Chalmers tractors. Rolan passed away in April of ’17, and in May of this year, his family auctioned off his collection of tractors.

The collection ranged in model years from the 1930s to the 1960s and the number of tractors in the collection was over thirty. To the family, the collection meant more than just old iron in a shed; it rekindled memories of hours of working on them with their father and memories of miles of highways traveled to acquire them.

The sale took place at the Erck farm and was conducted by Wieman Land & Auction. Buyers from all over the Midwest attended, and the tractors found homes in many states, some from as far away as Georgia.

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THE HUBERS Jared and Leslie Huber live on a farm near Irene with their children, Lilly and Kaleb. Up until last year, four generations of the Huber family were involved in agriculture. “I was raised on what I’d call a true family farm,” says Jared. “Both Mom and Dad worked on the farm; Mom oversaw the hog operation, and Dad focused on the cattle. It is what we’ve always done.”

In addition to farming, Jared owns and operates Concrete Revival, a decorative concrete company that specializes in engraving, staining and restoring chipped and cracked concrete. They complete residential and commercial jobs.

Jared explains, “Both sectors present their own challenges and opportunities to work with customers.”

With the responsibility of running the farm and managing a business, little family getaways are not as frequent as they would like, but Jared shares, “Sometimes work is recreation in itself.”

Jared and Leslie Huber with their children, Kaleb and Lilly

THE GREENLEES For Dave and Sue Greenlee, owners of Tucker’s Walk Vineyard and Farm Winery just west of Garretson, the process of making wine is a labor of love. Dave says, “It is a lot of work, but it also provides a lot of satisfaction.” In 2008, Tucker’s Walk was the first vineyard in South Dakota to plant the patented variety grape called “Marquette” that was developed at the University of Minnesota. When Dave and Sue started planting the grape, it was simply known as MN1211: the name of its original hybrid “mother plant”. The wine from the Marquette grape is their flagship product.

On every label of Tucker’s Walk Vineyard and Farm Winery’s bottle of wine, you will see an image of Sue and her beloved Afghan Hound, Tucker, who passed away before the vineyard was fully planted. Jilly and (Champion) Vinny, their newest Afghan Hounds, can sometimes be seen racing around in the enclosed vineyard that they call the “dog park”.

Sue and Dave Greenlee

JOSHUA HOFER Freeman area resident Joshua Hofer is one of the founders of The Chislic Festival which celebrates the unique South Dakota dish. The Chislic Festival was founded in 2018 with great success and huge turnout as thousands of people came to Freeman for their first festival. This past summer marked the second Chislic Festival and a new location at the Freeman Prairie Arboretum.

The founders of The Chislic Festival are planning next year’s event and they anticipate continued success for many years to come.

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THE HAZEL FAMILY In the summer of 2018, Cassandra (Hazel) DeBruin and Jessy (Hazel) Paulson— hit by the reality of how short life is after losing their sister, Angie, to cancer—decided to pursue their dream of opening a store to sell their repurposed furniture and home décor. The sisters, along with their mother, Anita, cleaned up the old Hudson Township Building at Norway Center and opened The Norway Center Store.

In November 2018, their book, Faith Over Fear: Walking Angie Home was published. The book tells Angie’s story through her CaringBridge journal and the perspectives of

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The Norway Center Store is now an outlet for the family to share Angie’s story and message of Faith Over Fear through their book and their Faith Over Fear Gear, a line of apparel and merchandise branded with a Faith Over Fear design Angie created herself. “It was a tattoo design she never had the opportunity to get and is now a symbol of her message to the world,” explains Jessy.

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THE BONES FAMILY The Bones family is well-known in the Parker area. Dan and Cheryl Bones live near the Bones Elevator, and agriculture continues to play a key role in their lives—from serving as a foundation for their strong work ethic to the commitment they have to their family farming operation.

Dan works within the Bones Family Farming operation, and Cheryl, a licensed chiropractor, recently opened her own business, Prairie Roots Chiropractic & Functional Medicine, on W. 57th Street in Sioux Falls.

She has been practicing for several years, and now with her own office, she is able to provide the best chiropractic and functional medicine care possible.

“Prairie Roots Chiropractic is not only a reflection of me, but of the people I love so much,” says Cheryl. “My amazing family and love for farming are my roots—my strong foundation that has led me here today.”

Dan and Cheryl Bones with their daughter, Lauren

THE ORDAL FAMILY Amanda (Ordal) Gaspar grew up on the family farm northwest of Colton, S.D. Her grandparents, Gerald and Jean Ordal, aunt and uncle, and many cousins lived nearby. Now, she and her husband, Austin (an agronomist), and their son, Everett, live on an acreage a half mile from her childhood home.

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THE PETTERSONS When people reminisce about the history of an area, the stories are often second-hand knowledge or hearsay from an unverified source.

Omar Petterson of Lincoln County is one such resource where most of his knowledge are memories of his experiences or his stories come directly from hearing a trusted first-hand source. For over 90 years, Omar has lived near the Klondike Bridge west of the Big Sioux River.

Omar’s grandfather purchased ground that the Petterson family now farms back in 1871. When asked questions about when the James Gang came through Lincoln County during their escape following a Minnesota bank robbery, Omar recalls hearing those stories from his father and others in the area who knew people who lived during that time.

Omar and Donna Petterson

Omar is a veteran who served in the Korean War and was wounded in battle by a mortar shell. Upon recovering and returning to South Dakota, Omar married his wife of over 63 years: Donna, and they have lived in the area since. The Petterson home was originally at the bottom of the hill—closer to the river, but after a flood, a new home was built on top of the hill to avoid it happening again.

MEET THE DIMOCK DAIRY FAMILY

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Dimock Dairy has been a staple to the Dimock, S.D. area for over 87 years. At its peak, there were over 30 local producers that brought their milk to the dairy which operated as a coop for most of its history. In the past few years, a group of local investors purchased Dimock Dairy, and th ey h ave b e e n steadily expanding the business.

The Dimock Cheese team (Photo by Eye of a Storm Photography)

Most recently, Dimock Dairy opened a new retail location located just off HWY 37 in Dimock. This location showcases their products as well as a wide variety of other South Dakota produced products like meats, pizzas, desserts and craft beer. This expansion sets the tone for many years of growth for the company and opportunities for many of their employees who live in the area.

Dimock Dairy is positioned to continue to grow their walk-in retail business as well as their grocery distribution and online e-commerce sales. The artisan products they produce are well known for their quality, and they have a loyal following. With all the new sales channels they have developed, Dimock Dairy will continue to make the community proud.

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PAUL ENGBRECHT Laura Wilson and her father, Paul Engbrecht, have provided leadership at Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, S.D. since 1972. That year, Paul was asked by the leadership of the facility to head up operations of the organization. This appeared to be a daunting task as Paul didn’t have years of experience in the industry at the time. He took the reigns of Tieszen Memorial Home and now almost 50 years later as CEO, the company continues to provide care for elderly in the region.

Paul Engbrecht (right) and his daughter, Laura Wilson (left)

The day-to-day operations are now primarily overseen by Paul’s daughter, Laura, in her role as Administrator. The home has found ways to grow and evolve over the years by providing a wide range of health care services and various levels of care for residents. However, one thing has remained the same over the years: their goal is to provide the best care possible in a Christian setting for the residents and employees that work for the organization.

THE HOFERS Paul and Margaret Hofer have made their home near Long Creek south of Lennox, S.D. for over 30 years. Over the years, Paul and Margaret have been very busy. They have seen a great deal of growth in their family as well as their businesses. Paul along with his son, George, founded Long Creek Steel which manufactures steel roofing products for various settings. The company has grown and now has a production facility off of the Fairview exit on I-29.

George now primarily runs the company, but Paul is still busy with other projects such as raising farm fresh eggs that are sold at many grocery stores in the area and producing popcorn which is sold locally as well.

Regardless of what business endeavor Paul and Margaret pursue, they do it as a family and spend as much time as possible with their children and grandchildren who also live in the area. The Hofer farm is often bustling with activity as kids spend time at their grandparents’ house.

Paul and Margaret Hofer

THE PANKRATZ FAMILY You will see the Pankratz kids around the 4-H barns at the Turner County Fair each August. Being involved in 4-H is a big part of their family’s activities. The 4-H community is essentially a family unto itself and the support given to the Panktratz family is greatly appreciated as their daughter Madison has faced health challenges with one of their children.

At the time of the initial article—published back in the summer, Madison was on the waiting list to get a heart transplant. In November, the call came that the family needed to go to Iowa City as a match was found and the procedure could take place. Madison is now back home and recovering from the operation. The family is grateful for all the community support and prayers throughout the whole process.

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DEAN AXTELL The Sioux Empire Fair has been a summer mainstay in the Sioux Falls community for many years. The event takes place at the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Harrisburg resident Dean Axtell is the nephew of Winona Axtell Lyon who deeded the land where the fairgrounds set to the county.

W. H. Lyon was a lawyer and real-estate investor in South Dakota in the early 1900s. He and Winona invested in property all over Sioux Falls and South Dakota. They had no children of their own, and they knew the importance of giving back to the community; so their estate was set up to give land in various ways where many people could benefit. The Lyon/Axtell family’s legacy in the region is strong with land given for the public good. Lyon Park, the land where Axtell Park Middle School is located, W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds all in Sioux Falls and land that is now part of Palisades State Park in Garretson are a few notable examples of their gifts.

Dean Axtell

MEET GARY JERKE Long-time Kaylor area resident Gary Jerke has a passion for preserving the history of the Russian German immigrants in South Dakota. He is one of the founders of an organization called Sodak Stamm. The goal of Sodak Stamm is to preserve and recognize the Russian German influence on the people of South Dakota. They do this by recording the traditions of Germans from Russia that immigrated to the US in the 1870s and 80s.

They share this history which is more than just names, dates, and events. Sodak Stamm holds an Oktoberfest celebration each year where food, music, and historical presentations are shared. Gary and others who are active with Sodak Stamm feel that the best way to preserve this history and tradition is to connect with the younger generations to make sure they understand the importance of those who came before us and learn from them.

Gary Jerke

HERDS TO HOPS Located just northwest of Sioux Falls, Herds to Hops is a sight that is different than the typical South Dakota rural landscape. The hops farm started by Troy Grovenburg, Karli Baker, and Paul and Jeanne Persing produces several variants of hops that are used by craft breweries locally and around the region.

The latitude of our area is perfect for raising hops and historically they have been grown here in the past. States like Washington and Oregon have historically been the hops hotbeds for production of the product. In recent years, the national craft beer boom has motivated growers in other states to also produce the product. The founders of Herds to Hops have extensive experience and education in horticulture which shows in the quality of product produced.

Herds to Hops has expanded their processing facility and has plans to increase their acreage for growing more hops as well. The craft beer industry will continue to grow, and the hops producing sector in South Dakota will continue to grow along with it.

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THE KEPPLINGERS

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The Kepplinger family in Hutchinson County has been raising sheep for many years. There aren’t many families in South Dakota who have been doing it longer than the Kepplingers. Kerry, along with his wife, Kelsey, and their sons, Kyle and Kreg, all work together in operating Kepp’s Sheep Chislic.

We have been in the auction business for over 60 years and sold thousands of acres of land, millions of dollars of equipment and much more. There is no job too big or too small, so give us a call and we would be happy to work with you.

Kepp’s Chislic is distributed to bars and restaurants as well as grocery stores throughout eastern South Dakota.

Kerry and his family have been building a facility on their farm which will enable them to do everything from start to finish as it pertains to the business all under one roof.

The business is truly family-run as all members of the family are involved and the long-term goal is to continue to provide a great product to the market. This new facility will help spearhead that effort.

THE WALTNERS

L to R: Amy and Kevin Waltner; Daughter Libby (far right) with her husband, Dalton Miller

Kevin and Amy Waltner live just off the Marion Oil in western Turner County. As you drive by their farm, you will see rows of elevators lined up as if they were in a parade. It's a sight that isn’t easily missed. The reason for this collection is pretty simple; Kevin didn’t want to see them go to scrap, and he’s been acquiring them for many years. He needed a place to put them and the fenceline along that field was as good a place as any.

Kevin and Amy live in the house that Kevin grew up in and where they raised their daughter, Libby. Kevin has an appreciation of local history and an interest in old iron which also explains the elevator collection.

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THE HILLS There are few families in Lincoln County with roots that run back further than the Hill family near Canton. In 1868, Norwegian immigrant Simen Schiager rode into Lincoln County with a caravan of 80 other settlers to the area.

Simen’s great nephew, Manfred Hill, was a well known Canton area farmer and local historian prior to his passing in July of 2018. Manfred understood the significance of the history his great uncle and other settlers in the area provided. Manfred’s son, Richard, and grandson Jared now

L to R: Jared Hill and his father, Richard

Hills family farm (1910)

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farm the ground that Simen broke years ago.

Much has changed in farming and the Canton area over the course of the past 150+ years, but it is always interesting to understand and see the connection between current farmers of the area and the pioneers that settled this ground.

Manfred understood and appreciated that connection, and Richard and Jared do as well.

Hills family farm (2019)

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The Andersons live two miles west of Hartford on land Matt’s Grandpa Elwayne Berens farmed years ago. Kristi says, “On our first date, Matt shared with me that his Grandpa Elwayne and mom have worked hard to teach him how to be a great steward of the land, and that is important to him. He works so hard to take great care of the land we farm, and that overflows into the wonderful ways he leads our family.”

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EDGAR GOEHRING 1923-2019

Long-time Tripp area resident Edgar Goehring understood and enjoyed serving others. He did this throughout his life growing up near Delmont, into adulthood and upon retirement in Sioux Falls. Edgar passed away in May of this year at the age of 96. However, just prior to his passing, he was awarded the Sioux Falls Sertoma Club’s Service to Mankind Award.

The legacy of service that Edgar left was well earned though literally thousands of hours of community service time though 4-H, involvement in his church, and volunteering at Active Generations in Sioux Falls.

Edgar was given the local Sioux Falls Sertoma Award in May then was recognized as the state “Service to Mankind” winner in November in Aberdeen at the state meeting where it was also announced that he won the “Region Service to Mankind” award as well. This now puts him up for the “National Service to Mankind” award which will be named in the spring at the Sertoma Club National Meeting. Edgar left quite a legacy and example service of volunteerism for others to emulate.

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In 1998, Wayne and his wife, Mary, of rural Lennox transitioned their operation from running a dairy to raising elk. When he started, elk antlers were in high demand for their unique properties. These antlers are among the fastest growing tissues in mammals; they can grow at a rate of up to 1/4 inch per day.

In fact, the only living tissue that grows faster than antlers are some types of mushrooms. Over time, the market for antlers has fluctuated greatly, but the market for elk meat and selling bulls to game preserves has developed. The meat is very lean relative to beef, pork or lamb and is lower in cholesterol and high in protein.

Over the years, the Kupers’ herd grew as large as 100 elk and is now about 1/3 of that amount. The Kupers have learned many things about elk over the years.

“It is important to make sure the gate closed. It isn’t a matter of if they’ll get out; it’s a matter of when. It is their nature to wander about,” Wayne explains.

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THE LOEWES Matt and Paula Loewe live south of Lennox on what was what once known as the SDSU Opportunities farm. Matt still teaches classes at SDSU, but his main focus is running the farm; SDSU no longer owns the farm; the Loewes do. Paula sells insurance at Temple Agency in Lennox, and the family is very active within the Lennox community. Their daughters are involved in 4-H. Paula jokes, “It seems many of the cows we have now come when called by name.”

Matt and Paula with daughters (Kathryn, Allison and Madeline)

THE WILLARD FAMILY

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Joel and Lisa Westra with their sons, Jake and Luke L to R: James and his wife, Janice; Roger and his wife, Sherri

The Willard family has been farming southeast of Colton for over 140 years. James Willard and his brother, Roger, along with James’ son, Michael, farm the ground Levi Willard homestead in 1878. Over the years, the Willards have always tried to improve their operation. In fact, they were one of the first farms in the area to get electricity so they could grind grain for other farmers.

Their combine was also one of the first in the area, but James says, “We never thought in our lifetime we would see the day that tractors could drive themselves.”

Regardless of the new technological advancements the family integrates into their farming operation, the family’s priority is to carry on Levi’s legacy and keep the farm in the family—that is the firm foundation of their farm.

Joel and Lisa Westra live on a farm north of Chancellor, S.D. The couple along with their two boys, Jake and Luke, live in the same home Lisa grew up in. Joel and Lisa operate two family businesses; Joel farms with his father-in-law and runs Westra Adkins Land & Auction with his father.

The dynamics of working so closely with family in both settings require a great deal of communication and delegation of duties. Joel and his father, Joel Sr., have been in the auction business since Joel Sr. conducted his first auction in 1982. The business has grown over the years to its current level, and their focus is selling real estate, machinery and personal property. Lisa helps clerk sales, and Joel’s mother, Vickie, helps as well.

Joel jokes that he deserves an award for working with both his family (in the auction business) and his in-laws (in farming) while keeping everybody happy at the same time.

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THE NEUGEBAUERS Tracy Neugebauer grew up in northwestern Hutchinson County and started painting tractors on his dad’s farm at the age of 14. Neighbors started seeing his work and asked if he could paint a project for them as well. Over time, more and more neighbors started making similar requests and a business was started.

Tracy now runs Tracy’s Paint & Body in Parkston and has 5 full time employees. The types of projects that come through the door range from everyday collision jobs to higher end restorations of classic cars and vintage tractors. Tracy enjoys each restoration project as every job has its own story and personal significance to the customer.

Tracy and his wife, Charlene, have a 9-year-old daughter, Harley.

They enjoy hosting family events and gatherings at Tracy’s shed off of HW 37 in Parkston and going to car shows and NHRA races whenever possible.

Tracy and Charlene Neugebauer and their daughter, Harley

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Earl grew up on several farms in western Minnehaha County in the 1930s before purchasing ground near Hartford in 1950 where he and his wife, Connie, made their home for over 60 years, until her passing earlier this year. Earle and Connie farmed together and raised two kids who also share a passion for aviation; in fact, both became pilots as well. They were longtime members of the Flying Farmers and Ranchers and enjoyed the friendships and relationships made through this organization.

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THE STORY OF JOHN DEERE’S ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR: THE DAIN The story of John Deere’s All Wheel Tractor, also known as the Dain All-Wheel Drive or just simply, The Dain, is fascinating to say the least. The story’s local ties are a combination of truth, myth, legend and mystery.

In the early 1910's there was a conversion from horse drawn power to machine derived power sources in agriculture.

Relatively speaking John Deere was behind other tractor manufacturers in the space and they knew they needed to improve to remain competitive in the market. They asked Joseph Dain to design a tractor. After several years of design and prototypes developed, in 1917 a final version was ready and 100 tractors were built.

The tractors were sent to sent to Huron, S.D. and delivered to F.R. Brumwell, the local John Deere agent and a friend of Joseph Dain. Brumwell successfully field tested the tractor on his ranch. Mr. Brumwell was very pleased with the Dain tractor’s performance and bought three tractors—one for himself and two others that he sold to local farmers.

During one of the field tests in Huron it was on a cold and rainy day. Joseph Dain became sick from complications

of pneumonia shortly after this field test and he passed away in 1917.

Shortly after, John Deere purchased the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company in March of 1918 and they had The Waterloo Boy, which was a tractor already in production and ready for market. This series of events essentially made The Dain fall out of favor for the long term plans of John Deere.

So the question was, what did John Deere do with the ~100 tractors that were shipped to Huron for Brumwell to sell.

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For over seventy years the name Fenn’s meant great tasting candy and ice cream to people in South Dakota. Fenn’s made candy, ice cream and candy flavorings, and their products were distributed to almost every state across the country.

Their success was due to their great products along with innovative marketing and advertising strategies. Their local and national campaigns included many ads that featured full color and original artwork whenever possible. Fenn’s was also well-known for their catchy one-liners like, “Got a nickel? Butter Brickle” and “Fenn’s – That Good Ice Cream.” Fenn’s understood how to maximize distribution channels.

They had distribution facilities in key markets around the country. Finally, the most important factor to Fenn’s success was their priority to use only the highest quality ingredients.

They used real butter, milk, eggs and corn syrup they procured from local suppliers whenever possible.

Fenn’s was in operation in downtown Sioux Falls up until the early 1970’s when their assets were acquired by other companies in the industry. The only vestige of the company in the market today would be the Heath Bit’s O’ Brickle which is a similar recipe to Fenn’s popular Butter Brickle candy.

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MYRON LEE AND THE CADDIES To some, the name Myron Lee and The Caddies may not mean much of anything. However, to others, this name brings back great memories of Rock ‘n’ Roll with dances and concerts in towns like Milltown, Dimock, Parker, Dell Rapids, and almost anywhere in between. Over his 40+ year-career, he performed with many big names including The Rolling Stones and Bobby Vee. Myron is now retired and no longer performs. “I guess you could say I filled my quota.

I had a great time doing it and met a lot of great people over the years,” shares Myron.

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Myron Lee & the Caddies onstage

MEET WWII MARINE PILOT, CLAUDE HONE & MERRILL MARAUDER, DELMAR STRUNK

This past year we lost two WWII veteran’s we featured in these Farming Families publications. Scotland area resident, Delmar Strunk and former Merril Marauder and Sioux Falls resident and former Marine Corsair Pilot Claude Hone. Delmar passed away at the age of 97 in June and Claude was 99 at the time of his passing in August.

Both Delmar and Claude had many similarities in that they felt they were no heroes for what they did in WWII. They felt the true heroes were they servicemen who did not come back and lost their lives during the war.

Delmar returned to South Dakota and farmed and raised a family near Scotland and Claude lived in Sioux Falls where he had a 60+ year career as a real estate agent. We thank both men for their service and allowing us to feature them in the publications.

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Claude with a model Corsair like the one he flew in WWII (1990s)

DISCOVERING THE GRAVES OF HORSE THIEVES NEAR CANTON For over seventy years the name Fenn’s meant great tasting candy and ice cream to people in South Dakota. Fenn’s made candy, ice cream and candy flavorings, and their products were distributed to almost every state across the country.

Their success was due to their great products along with innovative marketing and advertising strategies. Their local and national campaigns included many ads that featured full color and original artwork whenever possible. Fenn’s was also well-known for their catchy one-liners like, “Got a nickel?

Butter Brickle” and “Fenn’s – That Good Ice Cream.” Fenn’s understood how to maximize distribution channels. They had distribution facilities in key markets around the country.

Finally, the most important factor to Fenn’s success was their priority to use only the highest quality ingredients. They used real butter, milk, eggs and corn syrup they procured from local suppliers whenever possible.

Fenn’s was in operation in downtown Sioux Falls up until the early 1970’s when their assets were acquired by other companies in the industry. The only vestige of the company in the market today would be the Heath Bit’s O’ Brickle which is a similar recipe to Fenn’s popular Butter Brickle candy.

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This is a promotional painting from the early 1900s of the Sioux Falls Brewing & Malting Company located on the 800 block of North Main in Sioux Falls. Notice both the brewery and malting facility were multi-story. The cheapest and most efficient industrial power-source is gravity and most large-scale brewing operations at that time had 3+ floors—one for each phase in the brewing and packaging process.

BREWERIES IN PRE-PROHIBITION SOUTH DAKOTA The craft beer boom nationally over the past decade has also had an impact here in South Dakota. There are now 27 breweries in the state. Previous to 2010, there were only a handful. One of the main reasons for this was the laws in place following Prohibition made it difficult for breweries to grow into large operations. Prior to Prohibition, South Dakota had a rich brewing history. The combination of having an abundance of grains and hops, great water for brewing beer and a large percentage of German descendants in the state made the state a great place for breweries.

Brewing Company (Huron), Black Hills Brewing Company (Central City) and Sioux Falls Brewing Company all produced beer for customers in the region. Sioux Falls Brewing Company was the largest in the state and W hether you’re seekin they had the biggest distribution as well. g a skille livingnetwork co

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4-H: A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE The 4-H program grew out of the need to help young people and their families receive better agricultural education. Through Tomato Clubs and Corn Clubs, youth were able to participate in hands-on activities to learn about agriculture. Former 4-H students say it gave them opportunities to grow through travel, community involvement, public speaking—activities that helped prepare them for the future. They learned by doing— learning, living and serving through 4-H.

HISTORIC TORNADOES IN SOUTH DAKOTA On Sept 10th of this year three tornadoes touched down in Sioux Falls. Luckily, nobody was injured and the worst damage was confined to only a few homes and buildings.

Historically speaking, not every tornado that has come

Howard area tornado, 1884 (This could possibly be the tornado Laura Ingalls Wilder references in her book The Happy Golden Years, based on timeframe and noted location.)

Panoramic photo of Davis, SD after the Sept. 13, 1928 tornado

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