Brandon Valley Challenger from Brandon, South Dakota • A4

4A Brandon Valley Challenger COMMUNITY 24OZSLUSHIE $1.29 ONECOUPON PERPURCHASE LOTSOFSNACKS PLUS Hours: 600NSplitrockBlvd. Brandon582-2323 1 st Stop Brandon 1 st Stop Brandon WINEWEDNESDAY 1.00OFFANY750ML BOTTLE OFWINE CASHONLY. (Couponmayberedeemedfor) NotValidwithanyotheroffer.ClipandUse FRESHDONUTSANDROLLS FRESHBREAKFAST BUYLOCALANDSUPPORTLOCAL ACTIVITIESANDEVENTS SF-0000362900 Celebrate IndependenceDay SF-0000363168 BrandonValleyAssemblyofGod 201S.SiouxBlvd. Formoreinformationcall582-7622 or VisitourWebsitewww.BrandonValley.org With a name like mine, fitting that summer has finally arrived. So far as the park manager intern at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, I rave about it enough.

From our grand opening of our center to now, there been two days alike. from Brandon, and I am a mechanical engineering student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. I picked such abroad major because I like too many things cars, 3D printing, space, marketing and manufac- turing, and designing or inventing gadgets and gizmos. At school, I am involved with our choir and Master Chorale, student association senate and otherwise studying. This coming year, I hope to be more involved with Students for the Exploration and Development of Space and possibly the 3D Printing Club.

My favorite part of the park is the history it has to offer, as well as the many trails to explore. If anything like us, we are excited for the Fourth of July. However, fireworks or anything of the like are not allowed. Speaking of fireworks, it has been an absolute blast working here at Good Earth. Anyone is welcome to join our multitude of programs.

coming up: On Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, we have our Little Naturalists program (ages 7-12) about Native American Games. There will be lots of laughs. Later, the Sioux Falls Area Running Club will be racing in at 6 p.m., and all are welcome to run along with them. Finally, at 7 p.m., a professional from Photography will be out to hike the trails with our Nature Photography program.

You need to be an expert; you just need to be interested. Have you ever wondered what kinds of animals can be slithering, swimming and slinking around the park at night? Well, your chance to learn. At 7 p.m. Friday, we will have a tracks hike. We will discuss all sorts of paws and claws as we hit the trails.

a day packed with fun and sun on Saturday. At 10 a.m., the eagles program is sure to ruffle your feathers. These birds just special to us on the Fourth of July, but they have been to Native Americans for many centuries. Next at 2 p.m., there will be aguided hike on our very own trails. There are so many plants and animals to discover along the way.

We will pick the trail length depending upon weather and amount of people that attend. Later at 9 p.m., there will be a night hike. Sometimes it can be fun to hike during the dark, too. I think the nocturnal animals would agree. Sunday at 3 p.m., there is a national mammal bison program.

We will discuss the history of the bison, its journey to being the national mammal, and how their parts could have been used. At 7 p.m., there will be Dutch oven cooking. Learn how to cook some tasty treats with us. We will supply all the supplies, recipes and utensils need- ed. Then you will be able to sample the dishes.

Last, but certainly not least, there is an adult hike at 7 p.m. Monday. Like before, the trail length will be decided based on the weather and attendees. Be sure to wear good walking shoes and forget the bug spray. The more the merrier.

Please come on out and enjoy the fantastic trails, programs and exhibits we have to offer. Good Earth State Park has a little bit of something for everyone. I hope you enjoy. For more information, please call 605-213-1036, or visit our website at http://gfp.sd. NOTES Weekend highlights a bit of summer for everyone SUMMER ROGERS PARK MANAGER INTERN GOOD EARTH STATE PARK AT BLOOD RUN Summer Rogers Anne Marie Hansen, 69, of Sioux Falls, went home to her heavenly father on Day, June 18, 2017.

A Mass of Christian burial was at 10:30 a.m., June 23, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Sioux Falls. Visitation was Thursday, June 22, 2017, at George Boom Funeral Home Crematory, Sioux Falls. Family was present to greet friends from with a Rosary Service and time of sharing. Anne Marie Ver- zani, daughter of William and Florence (Trierweiler) Verzani was born Sept.

9, 1947, in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from Bishop Heelan High School, with the class of 1965. After high school, she attended cosmetology school, graduating in 1969. Anne was united in marriage to Kenneth Hansen on Aug. 9, 1980, at Elk Point.

They raised their family in Brandon before moving to Sioux Falls in 1994. Many of her favorite hobbies involved her being outdoors, which included gardening and fishing. She also loved sitting outside under the stars with her husband Kenny. Anne was always up for acompetitive game of SCRABBLE with the grand- kids or simply doing a puzzle. She loved her family immensely and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She was a faithful member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. Left to cherish her memory are her four daughters, Christine (Roy) Rios of Sioux Falls, Angela (Andrew) Sipple of Albertville, Nancy (Grant) Marquardt of Sioux Falls and Debbie (Butch) Parks of Okoboji, Iowa; her 11 beloved grandchildren, Trever and Tristan Marquardt, Nathan Mattox, Cecilia, Luke, Gabriella, Alexander and Mary Sipple, Viggo and Elijah Rios and Rudy Parks; her three siblings, Mary (Mike) Groetkin of Yankton, George (Lois) Verzani of Tripp and Gregory Ver- zani of Phoenix; her three sisters-in-law, Jean Verzani of Sioux City, Rosemary Verzani of Omaha and Elenore (Jim) Merritt of Norfolk, and a brother-in- law, Carl (Shirley) Hansen of South Sioux City, Neb. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brothers, John and Joseph Verzani. An online obituary is available at georgeboom- Anne Hansen, 69 Anne Hansen OBITUARY Property transfers The following is a partial list of property transfers from May 12 to May 19 on record in the Minnehaha County Equalization Office.

Dollar amounds are rounded. Addresses are in Sioux Falls unless noted. S. Heritage Road, Brandon, from Start to Finish Builders LLC to Scott W. and Jennefer J.

VanWesten, $528,500. E. Maywood Brandon, from Metis LLC to Danielle L. Steven, $190,000. ON RECORD Valley High School graduate Adam Presler was named to the list at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, for the second semester of the 2016-17 school year.

To qualify for this designation, students must carry aminimum of 12 semester credits and have a GPA of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. students from Brandon were named to the list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Levi McKercher, junior, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, water science; Brendan Gallo, senior, College of Business, finance; Jenna Breitzman, senior, College of Education and Human Sciences, elementary education; Kelsey Knecht, junior, College of Education and Human Sciences, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition, exercise and health science option); Cassidy Wethor, junior, College of Education and Human Sciences, nutrition and health sciences (nutrition, exercise and health science option); and Zachary Van Ede, senior, College of Engineering, chemical engineering. HOMETOWN PROUD Gov. Dennis Daugaard said the state Board of Water and Natural Resources approved a $2.439 million funding package for Garretson to replace drinking water and wastewater lines, according to a press release. The funding package includes a $1.16 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan, a $639,500 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant and a $639,500 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan.

Loan terms are 2.5 percent for 30 years for both loans. The funds will be ad- ministered through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. am pleased to announce that Garretson will receive this said Gov. Daugaard. funding will help the city make necessary improvements to drinking water and sanitary sewer lines to better serve its The project involves replacing old and deteriorating cast iron water main with 6,000 feet of 6-inch PVC water main and clay sanitary sewer lines with 5,500 feet of 8- to 10-inch PVC sewer main along Third Street, Main Avenue and the truck route.

The project will address issues with low water pressure and rusty drinking water, as well as excessive inflow and infiltration in the sanitary sewer system. The estimated cost of the projects is $2.44 million. The Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, funded in part by revenues from the Petroleum Release Compensation Tank Inspection fee and the sale of lotto tickets, provides grants and loans for water, wastewater and watershed projects. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environ- Garretson to replace water, sewer lines state funding package includes loans, grant SUBMITTED South Dakota during the Great Depression.

After his South Dakota trip, he said this: cracked earth, no blistering sun, no burning wind, no grasshoppers, are apermanent match for the indomitable American farmers and stockmen and their wives and children who have carried on through desperate days, and inspire us with their self-reliance, their tenacity and their Icould not agree more. Daugaard Continued from Page 2A There is something about that word the big C. When the pathology report displays those abnormal type cells on biopsy, and the report spells out those six black letters, then, whether it is a simple treatable condition or one that will most certainly predict an earlier death, the patient hears cancer, and it changes everything. Through the years, I have had to inform too many patients about a diagnosis of cancer. I have learned there is often a paralyzing fear that comes with the word.

Due to advancements in science, many more people are winning the fight against cancer compared to when I first started practicing medicine. Still, whenever I have to say, have often the word is the only thing think about for the next several days. Unfortunately, some people who hear the word come to face their mortality for the very first time, even when the chance of cure is good. I dare say this goes for too many of us, resulting both from unrealistic expectations in this scientifically advanced world, and the cover- PRAIRIE DOC PERSPECTIVE Facing mortality can bring fear DR. RICHARD P.

HOLM PRAIRIE DOC PERSPECTIVE Dr. Richard Holm.