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// COMMUNITY & BUSINESS

                                        CHECK OUT THE NEW POOL!
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                                             WHY DOES $5 MATTER?
                                                                   Real testimonials from
                                                     Brandon Residents and Administrators
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                                                                     Publication Details

                                                                     Executive Director
                                                                     Rachael Neiman
                                                                     605.941.4141
                                                                     membership@brandonvalleychamber.com

FROM THE                                                             Communications
                                                                     Coordinator
CHAMBER BOARD                                                        Rachel Polan
                                                                     605.582.7400
Harry Buck, Board Member of BV Commerce                              admin@brandonvalleychamber.com
Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
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Greetings from the Chamber Board of Directors. I am                  Iesley Stone
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ago. When asked if I would be willing to serve on the
                                                                     605.582.7070
Board again it was easy for me to say yes. I believe in
the Chamber because we are dedicated to help make                    Online
Brandon and Valley Springs an even better place to                   www.BrandonValleyChamber.com
live. In this issue of Inside Brandon Magazine, you
will get updates from the City leaders and details on                Design + Print
upcoming events.                                                     Performance Press Inc

One of our goals at the chamber is to help our busi-                 Cover
nesses be successful, because if our businesses are                  Pictured: Brandon Transit
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successful it will make all things better for all of us.
Remember that when you shop in Brandon or Valley
Springs, your sales tax stays here. I often tell people              Inside Brandon is published by the
to not complain about our potholes when heading                      Brandon Valley Area Chamber of
                                                                     Commerce in partnership with the
someplace else to shop. Stay informed by following                   City of Brandon & City of Valley Springs.
us on Facebook or twitter and visit our web site on a
                                                                     Mailed Bi-Annually
regular basses.

Harry Buck
                                                                     @Brandon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Harry Buck

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See
INSIDE
Pool.........................................................................................6         #KeepingUpWithCovid
Safety Town........................................................................ 10
                                                                                                       This publication includes
City Finances......................................................................12
                                                                                                       dates and times that are
Advice from the Experts............................................... 14                              subject to change due to
Lawn Watering.................................................................. 16                     the situation currently
Booster Days.......................................................................17
                                                                                                       effecting the community.
                                                                                                       The listed dates are
City Ordinances................................................................ 18
                                                                                                       current as of May 26, 2021
Cover Story........................................................................ 20

Brandon Community Event Calendar	���������������������22

Community Events......................................................... 23

                                                                                                        You
Chamber Member Directory........................................27

                                                                                                        can’t buy
                                                                                                        happiness
                                                                                                        but you can
                                                                                                        buy local.
                                                                                                        Thank you for your
                                       pg 16
                                                                                                        support to small
                                                                                                        businesses!

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remember to shop local!

BUY
BRANDON
Welcomes you
to join in on the

Community
$5
Challenge
Goal!
If each household spent
an extra $5.00 each week
locally we are in line to hit
our $5.00 Challenge Goal

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// BRANDON MUNICIPAL POOL
Brandon  Municipal Pool Summer Program                                                                           IMPORTANT! - ON-LINE REGISTRATION INFORMATON

Location:                Aspen Park                                                                 Registration for swimming lessons and the purchase of season pool passes should
Opens:                   May 28, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.                                                  be completed on-line. Login or create an account at
                                                                                                    http://cityofbrandon.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx. Please call the City of Brandon at
Management:              Tyson Newton, Pool Manager
                                                                                                    582-6515 if you are unable to login to your existing account OR consider using the
                                                                                                    “forgot password” option. Please DO NOT create another account as doing so
Contact:                 Swimming Pool - 582-7555                                                   causes duplication issues.
                         City Hall - 582-6515
                                                                                                    New account holders will receive a barcode key tag for each person listed on their
Open Swim: Daily 1:00-4:50 p.m.; 6:30-8:50 p.m.
                                                                                                    account. The key tag is scanned each time the person goes to the pool. A picture
• The 50/10 plan will be utilized. The pool will be cleared for ten minutes each hour.
                                                                                                    of the key tag holder will be taken on their first visit to the pool. Please keep the
  These ten minutes can be used by adult swimmers. This gives both swimmers and
  lifeguards a rest break.                                                                          key tag(s) as they are to be used every year.
• Daycare groups are welcome, but supervisors are asked to be in the water with the
                                                                                                    Additional key tags, to include lost key tags or an extra key tag for use at daycare
  group at a ratio of 10:1. Please use your best judgement on ratio based on age.
                                                                                                    and/or summer programs, can be purchased at the pool or at City Hall for $5.00
• Please make reservations for groups larger than 20.
                                                                                                    each.
Family Swim: Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun. 5:00-6:20 p.m.
• Parents/adults must be in the water with any child under age 18.
• Flotation devices are not permitted with the exception of lifejackets.                          General Pool Rules:
• Swimsuits with built-in flotation are not permitted.                                            • Bring the barcode key tag(s) each time you go to the pool.
                                                                                                  • The child to adult ratio in the main pool should not exceed 10:1.
Lap Swim: Mon., Wed., Fri. 5:00-5:45 p.m.                                                         • Inflatable devices, including inflatable swimsuits, are NOT allowed.
• Limited to age 15 and older. Admission fee or season pass is required.                          • Bags or purses are NOT allowed in pool area except those carried by adults.
Water Aerobics: Mon., Wed., Fri. 5:45-6:30 p.m.                                                   • Food, alcohol, glass or breakable products are NOT allowed in pool area.
• Limited to age 15 and older. Admission fee or season pass is required.                          • NO running, wrestling or water fighting allowed.
                                                                                                  • Only clean footwear is allowed in the pool area.
                                      Non-Refundable Season Pass:                                 • Please be considerate of other swimmers, pool guest and staff.
                                      • Child Single (age 0-18)             $40.00                • Pool rules and regulations are made and enforced for swimmer safety.
                                      • Adult Single (age 19-59)            $50.00                • Pool Staff are responsible for enforcing the pool rules.
                                      • Senior Citizens (60 and over)       $40.00                • Pool Staff has the right to establish and enforce rules not specifically written in order to
                                      • Family (w/kids 18 and younger)     $100.00                  ensure swimmer safety.
                                                                                                  • Anyone failing to comply with pool rules will be asked to leave the pool area.
                                      Non-Refundable Daily Fee:
                                                                                                  • Questions or concerns regarding the actions of the pool staff should be directed to the
                                      • Child (age 0-18)                     $ 4.00
                                                                                                    Pool Manager.
                                      • Adults (19 and over)                 $ 5.00
                                      • Senior Citizens (60 and over)        $ 4.00               Swimming Lessons
                                                                                                  • Registration Date & Time: Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The on-line portal goes live at
Weather Policy (per Keloland):
                                                                                                    4:30 p.m.
• If lightening or other threatening weather is detected, the pool will be closed for a
                                                                                                  • Registration for swimming lessons should be completed using the on-line portal at
  period of 30 minutes. The 30 minutes begins again with each flash of lightning.
                                                                                                    http://cityofbrandon.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx.
  Everyone must be removed from the pool area during this time.
                                                                                                  • If you have questions or are unable to register on-line, City Hall will be open until 6:00
• If the pool cannot reopen after 1 hour of closure due to bad weather, the pool will close
                                                                                                    p.m. on registration day. City Hall is located at 304 S Main Ave.
  for the remainder of that session. If possible, it will reopen for the next session.
                                                                                                  • Swimming lesson fee is $40.00 per session with materials included.
• Temperatures below or near 65° F at 1:00 p.m.: afternoon session will not be held
                                                                                                  • Payment is required at the time of registration.
• Temperatures below 70° F at 5:00 p.m.: pool will close at 6:30 p.m.
                                                                                                  • Four sessions of swimming lessons are being provided as shown in the table below.
• No refunds will be given due to weather.
                                                                                                  • Lessons are held Monday through Friday for two weeks per session.
                                                                                                  • Class size is limited to 12 students on a first come basis.
                                                                                                  • Swimming lessons are led by certified Water Safety Instructors.
                                                                                                  • Swimming lessons will be held as scheduled unless temperature is below 60° F per
                                                                                                    Keloland.
                                       Brandon Swimming Pool Swim Lessons Schedule 2021
Session 1: June 7-June 18                        Session 2: June 21-July 2                        Session 3: July 12-July 23                         Session 4: July 26-August 6
    9:00      9:45      10:30      11:15            9:00       9:45        10:30      11:15              9:00     9:45       10:30      11:15            9:00       9:45       10:30        11:15
                                                              Whales       Whales      Whales                    Whales     Whales      Whales                     Whales      Whales       Whales
             Level 1    Level 1    Level 1         Level 1    Level 1      Level 1    Level 1        Level 1     Level 1    Level 1     Level 1         Level 1    Level 1     Level 1      Level 1
             Level 2    Level 2    Level 2         Level 2    Level 2      Level 2    Level 2        Level 2     Level 2    Level 2     Level 2         Level 2    Level 2     Level 2      Level 2
             Level 4    Level 3    Level 3         Level 3    Level 3      Level 4    Level 3        Level 3     Level 3    Level 3     Level 4         Level 3    Level 4     Level 3      Level 3
             Level 5    Level 6    Level 4         Level 6    Level 4      Level 5    Level 4        Level 5     Level 4    Level 4     Level 6         Level 4    Level 5     Level 4      Level 6

                                                                                                     •      Whales classes are for children 3 and 4 years of age
•     REGISTER DATE & TIME: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 starting at 4:30 p.m. at                            •      Level 1 children must be 5 years of age by the end of the class to pass
      http://cityofbrandon.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx or in-person at City
                                                                                                     •      Classes are subject to change, depending on registration numbers
      Hall between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
                                                                                                     •      Starfish (evening) classes are for children who do not qualify for Level 1.
•     Yellow highlighted classes are set aside for Summer Programs/Large
                                                                                                            o     Starfish Session: Mon., Wed., Fri., July 12-30, 5:00 – 5:40 pm
      Daycares. Make sure to have a second option when registering as they will
                                                                                                            o     Parents must be in the water with their children
      most likely fill up.

IMPROVEMENTS TO THE POOL IN 2021! COME AND SEE THE NEW SPLASH PAD, TWO NEW SLIDES AND
MORE!

Disclaimer: Photos taken in public spaces, including photos of people attending public events and activities, may be used by the City
of Brandon in publications.
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                                         BRANDONPOOL
                                                                      GET
                                           Welcome to
                                           the Brandon Pool
                                                                      TEXT
                                                                      UPDATES!
                                           POOL IS CLOSED
                                           DUE TO WEATHER.

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// SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM

BRANDON SUMMER REC 2021 KICKOFF
PROGRAM OF SUPERVISED RECREATION FOR ALL BRANDON AREA YOUTH
JUNE 8 – JULY 30TH                      REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR FIELD TRIPS.
HOURS: 9:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.            Registration is on-line at www.cityofbrandon.
SUMMER REC CLOSED JULY 2ND - 5TH        maxgalaxy.net/BrowseActivities.aspx.
LOCATED AT BRANDON ELEMENTARY

SUMMER REC                                                       Please use the same website as registering your family for
Entrance will be the North Entrance to the tile gym at           swimming lessons and pool passes. Please login to your
Brandon Elementary. Use the west (bus) parking lot by the        exsiting account or, if you don’t already have one, create
small fenced playground. Follow the sidewalk to where the        an account at: www.cityofbrandon.maxgalaxy.net/Home.
buildings meet. Enter through the north red door.                aspx

                                                                 By registering online you give permission for field trips.
 Contact: Summer Rec – 582-3460 (after June 8th)                 Registration online is not the same as signing up for a
 Summer Rec Director – Barb Sperlich at                          particular field trip. Sign up for field trips will still be at the
 City Hall 582-6515                                              gym, with payment required to hold the spot. (One check
                                                                 per activity is preferred.) Registration is still recommended
                                                                 for your child to participate in gym activities, however,
ARTS, CRAFTS & PLAYGROUND PROGRAM                                anyone attending a Field Trip must pre-register online.
We will have a supervised program of crafts and indoor
and outdoor games. Also many other special events will           All activities are open to persons with disabilities. We
be held at the Brandon Elementary gyms and playground.           encourage all children to actively engage and participate
These activities are open to children of all ages. A few         in age-appropriate activities during the summer. The
of the activities available include: ping pong tables, air       recreation dept. will provide accessibility assistance to
hockey, foosball table, painting, coloring, board games,         make physical and social integration successful.
and many other craft and game activities. Outdoor events
include kickball, dodgeball, and sidewalk chalk. Plus more!
There will be a supply charge on some crafts.

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    To sign up for this service:                                                                    33222

    Text “Brandon” to 33222 - This will give you snow alerts, water con-
    servation alerts, water main breaks, street closures, etc.

    Text “BrandonGC” to 33222 - This will give you golf course event infor-                      BRANDONPOOL
    mation, golf specials, and monthly prize drawings.

    Text “BrandonPool” to 33222 - For pool opening and closing dates,
    closures due to weather, etc.                                                                  Welcome to
                                                                                                   the Brandon Pool

    REMEMBER!!!
                                                                                                   POOL IS CLOSED
    Watch auto correct as it will tend to add a space!!                                            DUE TO WEATHER.
    You will receive a message back saying “Welcome to...”

    33222 is the recipients number
                                                                                                 BRANDONGC

    The “Keyword” will be your text message.

    Subscribe to each individually. You may opt out at any time.

    NEVER TEXT AND DRIVE. THANK YOU.
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MORE WAYS
                     TO CARE FOR YOU
                                                                                        EXPANDED
                                                                                       SERVICES IN
                                                                                         BRANDON

               Nicolas           Lisa               Jami              Kassy            Linne                Terry Engelmann,   Kimberly
               Van Es, MD,       Ziegeldorf, CNP,   Schultz, CNP,     Thorpe, MD,      Curtis, MD,          CNM, Obstetrics    Morgan, MSW-PIP,
               Family Medicine   Family Medicine    Family Medicine   Pediatrics       Pediatrics           & Gynecology       Behavioral Health

                      The Sanford Brandon Clinic is committed to your health now and into the
                      future. Receive care for your whole family, including walk-in and after hours
                      acute care seven days a week. Expanded services include:
                      • Family Medicine
                      • Pediatrics
                      • OB/GYN
                      • Beginning March 1 — Acute Care and Orthopedic Fast Track
                         • Monday-Friday 5 - 9 p.m.
                         • Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

                     sanfordhealth.org

  215-514-149 2/21

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SAFETY TOWN
COMES TO BRANDON!
  The “town” of Brandon will be painted on the blacktop. Modeled like the above photo, taken for the City of
Brookings Safety Town. We are excited to announce the children in the Brandon area will have the opportunity to
participate in Safety Town!

  Safety Town is a two week safety program that will be offered for the first time in Brandon this summer. Children
ages five and six years old, will learn safety behavior through hands on learning activities, under the supervision of a
Brandon Police Officer and a teacher.

  Our hope is that the safety skills and procedures children learn at Safety Town will stay with them through
their lifetime. Our goal is for Safety Town graduates to grow up to be a safe and responsible members in their
communities.

  This program would not be possible if it were not for the help and cooperation of the Brandon Police Department,
City of Brandon, Brandon Valley School District, the Brandon Valley Optimist Club and our many sponsors.

                                                                     Pictured left:
                                                                     Trikes help teach crosswalk, stoplight and pedestrian safety.

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WHAT DO KIDS LEARN AT
SAFETY TOWN?
Pedestrian safety
What a police officer does
Fire safety
Poison control
Stranger awareness
Bike safety
Weather safety
Animal safety
Water safety
Bus safety
911 & EMT services

To learn more on how you can promote safety with Brandon area
children, please contact:
Vickie David, Brandon City Council, vdavid@
cityofbrandon.org
OR Officer Anthony Lingen, School Resource Officer,
alingen@cityofbrandon.org

         GIVE THE GIFT
           OF FOOD.
      *ANY DONATION IS WELCOME*
        SOME ITEMS WE NEED ARE:
           HOT COCOA BOXES
              BROWNIE MIX
               BEEF STEW
             PUDDING CUPS
            BOTTLE JUICES                                       On the Menu is an event scheduled on the 4th
                                                                Tuesday of each month that includes a lunch,
                                                                networking activities and a featured speaker.

      OPEN TUE & THUR 4 - 6 PM
           605 582 7001
                                                                     Check the Chamber's calendar
             Drop off Locations:                                       located on our website at:
     Sunshine Foods & City Hall, Brandon                        www.brandonvalleychamber.com for details

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CITY FINANCES                                                                                                                  PROPERTY TAX
                                                                                                                                  & SALES TAX

    PROPERTY TAXES (OWNER OCCUPIED ONLY)
    Property tax is one source of revenue that supports the day to day operations of your City. The Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office
    collects all property taxes and then distributes the taxes to the appropriate entity. The City receives about 21.5% of an owner-occupied
    residential property tax bill. Property tax revenue is a general fund revenue supporting police, fire, streets, snow removal, parks, pool
    and more. Property tax is one of the major sources of revenue for any City and without this we could not run your City. A worksheet
    to figure your taxes is available at www.cityofbrandon.org/taxes. *Please note this does not provide opt outs, Special Assessments or
    Frontage amounts if applicable.

            2020 Taxes Payable in 2021                                                                       100,000 Taxable Value for Payable 2021
                           Municipal Levy                                                                           Fire $13.80
                           3.546_________21.56%                                                         Library $30.10
                           School Levy                                                                                                Municipal Property Taxes
                           9.118__________55.44%                                                         Water                               $354.60
                           County Levy                                                                   District
                                                                                                          Taxes
                           3.322__________20.20%                                                          $2.30
                           Water District Levy                                                                        County Property Taxes
                           0.023____________0.14%                                                                           $332.20                    School Property Taxes
                           Library Levy                                                                                                                       $911.80
                           0.301___________1.83%
                           Fire Levy
                           0.138___________0.84%

    SALES TAX
    Sales tax is important to the City and another major source of revenue. This revenue source is not quite as consistent or predictable as
    property taxes. Sales tax changes with the economy. With every dollar you spend, two cents goes to the City’s General Fund. Sales tax
    revenue is a key component in being able to improve your city. Sales tax pays for debt, projects and equipment in the General Fund.

        Sales Tax History                                                                                                 2021 General Fund Revenues
4000
 4000
                                                                                                               License/Permits 1.1%
3500
 3500                                                                                                   Inter Govt/Grants 5.5%
                                                                                                      Goods/Services 2.4%
3000
 3000
                                                                                                      Fund Balance 8.9%                                 Sales Tax 37.4%
2500
 2500
                                                                                                         Misc. Rev 0.1%
2000
 2000
                                                                                                         Fines 0.0%               Other 7.9%
                                                         3,210,842.86
                           2,944,182.06

                                                                                       3,526,581.40
            2,815,216.11

                                                                        3,338,409.18
                                          2,984,270.12

1500
 1500
1000
 1000                                                                                                                                          Property Taxes 36.6%

500
 500
  00        2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

        Christina Smith, Finance Officer
        Phone: (605) 582-9056
        Email: csmith@cityofbrandon.org

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// ECONOMICS

BRANDON AREA Economic Indicators
  Sales Tax Collected....................... jan - Dec 2019.........................Jan - Dec 2020	���������������������������������������������Percent Change

  Sales Tax - 2%........................................3,338,409.18..................................3,526,581.40	����������������������������������������������������������������������������� +5.63 %
  Third Penny (BBB)...............................239,429.37.....................................228,373.23	���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� -4.61 %
  YTD Combined Total..........................3,577,838.55..................................3,754,954.63	���������������������������������������������������������������������������� +4.95 %

  Building Permits ............................ Jan - August 2019 .................Jan - August 2020	���������������������������������������Percent Change

  Residential...............................................$5,183,286.00...............................$8,508,672.00	���������������������������������������������������������������������� +48.57 %
  Commercial.............................................$2,944,108.00 .............................$8,297,823.00	������������������������������������������������������������������������+95.25 %
  YTD.............................................................$8,127,394.00 ..............................$16,806,495.00	������������������������������������������������������������������� +69.62 %

AMAZON PRIME “SMILE”
GIVES RESIDENTS A WAY TO GIVE BACK.
Go to www.Smile.Amazon.com >> Search “Brandon Valley” >> Select One of the local charities to benefit!
Disclosure: Obviously we want to help support local business as much as possible, however, we know there are just some things only
the depths of the internet can provide. That being said, when you travel sites, like Amazon, we want to make sure we provide you with
a way to give back to our community.

     Brandon Lumber Company., Inc.
      403 Main Avenue, • Brandon, SD 57005 • 605-582-3252

                                                                                                                             Quality Building Materials
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// ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

THE BIG 3
Nutritional Education on Macronutrients
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats.
By Kaleb & Haley Lindsey-Stevens

With all of the dieting options in society today, many people find themselves lost and/or bouncing from diet
to diet. Trying to keep up with the newest “fad” diet can be exhausting and more often than not they are un-
sustainable, lead to more weight fluctuation, less results, and just exhausting to keep up with.

This is evidenced by the increase in the health and obesity epidemic we see in the United Sates. In 2020 70%
of the US was overweight. The alarming and more concerning number is that 30% of that population was
classified as obese. Obesity has a direct correlation to many of the leading causes of death such as heart
disease and diabetes being two of those major causes. Statistics show that these numbers are going to
continue climbing based on lack of nutrition education, fast convenient choices being more un-healthy, and
lack of access to quality food sources.

Therefore, a change in the understanding of the big 3 macronutrients can have a major impact on a person
ability to make smarter food choices, understand the importance of quality nutrition vs. “meat & potatoes”
and/or “real food”, and the health and obesity epidemic. The Big 3 are protein, carbs, and fats. It is important
to understand how your body works so you can give it the nutrition it needs. Incorporating The Big 3
into every meal of the day is important for balanced nutrition and giving your body what it needs to stay
energized.

PROTEIN:
We love it for two main reasons. Its helps build muscle and curb your appetite. Your muscles are what fuel
your metabolism. Your metabolism is what burns calories and energizes your body. Protein is the “building
block” that helps you repair your muscle. Meals rich in protein are especially useful because they help you
feel fuller, longer.

CARBOHYDRATES:
Carbs are NOT your enemy! They’re actually one of the most misunderstood parts of The Big 3. Your carb
intake should be personalized to you. However, a general rule of thumb is a 40/30/30 split among carbs,
protein, and fats. Don’t be afraid of carbs, just remember which ones are better for you. i.e. whole fruits,
vegetables, beans, whole grains.

FATS:
Like carbs there are beneficial fats and fats you don’t need. Your body needs beneficial fats because they
have essential fatty acids that your body can’t make, so you have to eat them or take them in a supplement.
Beneficial fats come from fatty fish such as salmon, olive oil and olives, nuts and nut butters. Also, there
are some vitamins you need that are fat-soluble (vitamins A, D, E, and K), which means they can only be
absorbed into your body with some fats. So it is okay to add a little fat to your meals, but make sure the
overall nutritional value of your diet is balanced.

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// SECOND SATURDAYS

 The event logo, designed by Caliber Creative, has special meaning.

 "The infinity symbol was created to be a noticeable mark of the Second Saturday event that will be
 repeating the second Saturday of each month throughout the year. Not only does the mark represent
 the ongoing event but also holds the shape of the c & o in second as well as looks like a hanger shape
 which represents what Second Saturday is all about - shopping local and supporting the Brandon Valley
 community."

 Every Second Saturday you can find deals, events and specials from Chamber member businesses all over
 town. We’re always updating our list of deals at brandonvalleychamber.com/second-saturdays.

 Check back often to make sure you don’t miss out!

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// BRANDON WATER CONSERVATION

BRANDON LAWN WATERING
PROGRAM
                       STAGE 1
• Green Designation - Watering is permitted only between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m., with consumers having
even numbered addresses watering on even numbered calendar dates and consumers with odd numbered addresses
watering on odd numbered calendar dates.

                                                      * NO WATERING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF
                                                                           10AM - 6PM

                       STAGE 2
• Yellow Designation – Watering is permitted only between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m., and on the address basis as
follows: Consumers having an address that ends:
         In 0 or 1 on Mondays
         In 2 or 3 on Tuesdays
         In 4 or 5 on Wednesdays
         In 6 or 7 on Thursdays                                         NO WATERING BETWEEN THE HOURS
         In 8 or 9 on Fridays                                                          OF 10AM - 6PM
A Yellow Designation is automatically in effect if the water treatment plant produces 1.6 million gallons of water per day for
3 consecutive days or if production reaches 2 million gallons for a single day. After a Yellow Designation is in effect, if water
production is less than 1.6 million gallons per day for 10 consecutive days, then the designation shall change back to Green.

                      STAGE 3
• Red Designation – No watering of yards is permitted; watering of trees, shrubs, vegetables and flowers is only permitted
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. Red Designation is automatically in effect when after a Yellow Designation,
the water treatment plant produces 1.6 million gallons per day for an additional 7 consecutive days or if production reaches
2 million gallons for a single day. After a Red Designation is in effect, if water production is less than 1.6
million gallons per day for 10 consecutive days then the designation shall change back to
Yellow. However, if the Red Designation is in effect for two times in a calendar year, then it
shall stay in effect until September 15 of that year at which time it shall change to Green.

For purposes of the tiered system, the term “watering” is defined                                            GET TEXTS!
to mean distribution of water directly through an irrigation system,
sprinkler system, hose or pipe and not a can, bucket or pail.
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*City of Brandon is currently in Stage 1 Green Designation
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// VALLEY SPRINGS HAPPENINGS

Valley Springs
BOOSTER DAYS 2021
Everyone is invited and welcome to the Valley
Springs Booster Days held the second weekend
                                                                                                       304 S SPLITROCK
in July. The fun begins on Friday evening with                                                           BRANDON, SD
a community picnic and entertainment by local                                                           605.582.6383
artists with fireworks at dusk. Saturday’s events
kick off with the ever-popular Mud Volleyball!
Other events have included a Kid’s Tractor Pull,
Fireman’s Water Fight, and Little Boys and Big
Toys as well as a variety of kids games. The
day concludes with a parade beginning at 7:00
pm. The festivities conclude on Sunday with a
community church service at the Legion Ball Park.
Contact the Valley Springs Community Club for
more information.

Event dates and times are to be determined based
on current Covid-19 situation.

                                                               THE THREE RULES
                      582.6766                                  OF REAL ESTATE
                                                               1. LOCATION
                           Brandon, SD

                                                               2. LOCATION
                                                               3. HARRY BUCK

            Residential
           & Commercial                                       605.366.0221 • 324 S Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD
         Trash • Compost • Recycling                            www.harrybuck.com • Harry@HarryBuck.com

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// CITY OF BRANDON ORDINANCES

ORDINANCES
CITY ORDINANCES HELP KEEP THE PUBLIC SAFE AND STRUCTURED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE
MORE ORDINANCES PLEASE VISIT WWW.CITYOFBRANDON.ORG.

LICENSING OF ANIMALS                             property. It shall be unlawful for any person       OPEN BURNING
                                                 to allow an animal off the premises without
 All cats and dogs kept, harbored or                                                                 The following types of open burning are
                                                 the animal being held in leash. Any animal
maintained, in the City of Brandon shall be                                                          permitted when no Minnehaha County burn
                                                 riding in a motor vehicle is considered to
licensed and registered if over six months                                                           ban is in effect.
                                                 be on the owner’s property. Violation of
of age. Animal licenses shall be issued by
                                                 this ordinance is punishable by a fine or by        Only charcoal and untreated, unpainted,
the Finance Officer or Pet Service provider
                                                 imprisonment, or both, as established in            clean, dry wood and manufactured fire logs
authorized by the City Finance Officer
                                                 1-10-1 of the Brandon Municipal Code.               less than two feet in length may be burned.
upon payment of a fee in an amount to be
                                                 Any person, firm, or corporation having
established by resolution of the City Council.                                                       The fire must not be on a wood or wood
                                                 permanent or temporary control of any
The owner shall state at the time application                                                        composite surface and must be contained
                                                 animal within the City limits and located
is made for such license and upon such                                                               in a pit, ring or manufactured fire pit
                                                 upon the animal owner’s private property,
forms as the Finance Officer may provide                                                             or chimenea, or outdoor fireplace not
                                                 or upon any other private property, or
for such purpose the owner's name and                                                                exceeding three feet in diameter and two
                                                 upon any public property, or in or upon a
address, and the name, breed, color and sex                                                          feet in height.
                                                 motorized or unmotorized vehicle of any
of each animal owned or kept by the owner,
                                                 kind, shall at all times:                           Fire pits and rings must be located at
and present to the Finance Officer directly
or through the Pet Service provider a record     A. Have the animal ties to a stake, post or         least 15 feet away from structures and
by a licensed veterinarian that the animal       tree of a size sufficient to restrict the animal;   combustible materials. They also must be no
has been vaccinated for rabies as provided       or                                                  more than 18 inches in depth from ground
hereafter. Violation of this ordinance is                                                            level, must be at least 6 feet away from
                                                 B. Have the animal leashed and the leash
punishable by a fine or by imprisonment, or                                                          adjoining property lines, and must have an
                                                 under the control of a person who is
both, as established in 1-1-6 of the Brandon                                                         appropriate screen or cover in place.
                                                 physically large enough to control the
Municipal Code.                                  animal; or                                          Manufactured freestanding fire pits and
                                                 C. Have the animal contained by a visible or        chimenea must be located at least 15 feet
3-2-4 CITY ANIMAL TAGS                                                                               away from structures and combustible
                                                 invisible fence. The presence of functional
Upon payment of the license fee, as set by       invisible fencing on private property shall be      materials. They must also be at least 6 feet
resolution of the City Council, the              made known by prominent placement of a              away from adjoining property lines, and
Finance Officer shall issue to the owner a       sign indicating such fencing is present,            must have an appropriate screen or cover
tag for each animal so licensed. Every           which sign shall be readily visible to              in place.
owner shall be required to provide each          passers-by. Failure to post notice of the           All recreational fires must be supervised by
animal with a collar to which the license        presence of invisible fencing shall constitute      at least one person over 18 years of age until
tag must be affixed, and shall see that the      acknowledgment that no such fence is                the fire has been completely extinguished.
collar and tag are constantly worn.              present and mere failure to post the notice         A garden hose connected to a water supply
Animal tags shall not be transferrable from      shall not be a defense to any action brought        or fire extinguishing equipment or materials
one animal to another and no refunds             by the City of violation of this                    must be readily available.
shall be made on any animal license fee          ordinance.
because of death of the animal or the                                                                The use of flammable or combustible liquids
owner's leaving the City before expiration of    3-2-26 NUMBER OF PETS LIMITED                       is not permitted.
the license period.
                                                 It is unlawful for any person to have or to         Police and fire officials are authorized
Violation of this ordinance is punishable by     keep more than a total of three (3) dogs,           to require that a recreational fire be
a fine or by imprisonment, or both,              cats, pot-bellied pigs, turtles or rabbits          immediately extinguished if it is determined
as established in 1-10-1 of the Brandon          over the age of six (6) months, on any lot          through investigation that the fire is not
Municipal Code.                                  or premises in the City, unless such person         in compliance with the above rules, the
                                                 residing on or in the lot or premises has a         smoke becomes a nuisance or is offensive to
3-2-9 ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE                   valid kennel license issued by the City. The        neighbors, or the burning is determined to
(LEASH LAW)                                      City humane society, veterinarian officers          constitute a hazardous condition.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or     and retail pet stores are exempt from the
                                                                                                     Any Open Burning, other than that listed
corporation, to allow any animal,                provisions of this section. Those domestic
                                                                                                     above shall not be permitted unless prior,
owned, controlled or harbored by any             pets that are licensed by the City as of May
                                                                                                     written authorization has been granted by
person to run at large on the streets, alleys,   1, 1993 are exempt.
                                                                                                     the Brandon Volunteer Fire Department Fire
or property of any other person within the                                                           Chief.
City limits of Brandon, South Dakota.
Any person having an animal within the
City limits may allow it to roam but shall
have it tied, leashed, or fenced upon their

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FIREWORKS

                                                                                       MIDWEST
"Fireworks" does not include items known commonly as "sparklers",
snakes, snaps and smoke balls.

                                                                                       RAILCAR
USE & DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS
Except as otherwise provided through a City permit, fireworks may
only be discharged on July 3rd from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and July 4 from
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. so long as:

No firework shall be fired off in or from any public roadway, public
                                                                                  BRANDON BUSINESS
property, or park within the City of Brandon.
                                                                                     SINCE 2000
No firework shall be discharge by any minor (under the age of 18)
outside the supervision of a responsible adult.

No firework shall be discharged in any reckless fashion that creates
a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another or                     BRANDON CHAMBER
damage to property of another.
                                                                                         PLATINUM MEMBER
All firework debris shall be collected from the yards, sidewalks, and
properly disposed of no later than 9:00 a.m. the morning following
                                                                                            SINCE 2009
the discharge.

EMERGENCY BAN BY THE CITY COUNCIL
The use or discharge of all fireworks may be banned by resolution
of the City Council because of dry climatic conditions or other such
emergencies.

PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMITS
The City Council may, upon application, issue a fireworks permit to
individuals, groups or organizations for organized, public fireworks
displays. The permit may be for any date of the year upon such terms
and conditions as established by the City Council.

Visit CityofBrandon.org for the full FIREWORKS Ordinance.
City Ordinances: Ordinance Book: Title 07 – Miscellaneous Offenses:
Chapter 7-1 Fireworks
visit www.CityofBrandon.org
for a book of Ordinances.

                                                                                       PROUD SUPPORTER OF
                                                                                         THE COMMUNITY

                                                                                  Locally owned and operated   25965 482nd Avenue
                                                                                  Greg Carmon, Owner           Brandon, Sd 57005
                                                                                  David Smook, President       605.582.8300

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// COVER STORY

WHY AN EXTRA $5 MATTERS.

     Brandon
     Resident                                                                     Brandon
     Lou’s life drastically changed when she was hit by a drunk
     driver i n May 2019. It was the driver’s 2nd drunk driving
                                                                                  Resident
     offense and one that nearly cost Lou her l ife. Due to the i                 Emily’s parents commute to Sioux Falls for work
     njuries she sustained Lou can no l onger drive. Lou shared                   so she relies on the Brandon Transit Bus to get
     with us that she uses the Brandon Transit Bus for everything.                her to work at El Tapatio. Her Mom explained
     The bus takes her to her therapy, doctor and chiropractic                    the transit bus service is so convenient because
     appointments. They have even given her transportation to                     the bus picks Emily up and drops her off right at
     funerals. She states “we have everything we need i n Brandon                 their home. Emily shared she loves to talk to her
     and I really l ove that we have this service.” She continued on              bus drivers about her favorite sports teams the
     to say that the bus drivers have all been so good to her and                 Twins and the Vikings. She also said her favorite
     they are so good to fit her in. Lou feels the Brandon Transit                thing about riding the bus i s talking to the other
     Bus has been such a blessing to her because i t allows her the               people who ride the bus with her.
     ability to get out and about and she feels really lucky to be
     able to do that!                                                                              - A testimonial from Emily Gross
                                 - A testimonial from Lou Narum

     Blessed Redeemer
     Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Preschool is honored to be working with the Brandon City Transit. Together, we offer an
     opportunity to provide transportation services to the parents in the Brandon community which allows their children to
     attend our 2.5-hour program. We are capable of serving 80 students in our current schedule and 96 when offering an
     additional class. We typically have over 50% of our students using this service. Parents have expressed their appreciation,
     as many preschoolers would not be able to attend our educational program without this transportation. Our preschoolers
     use this service for numerous reasons, such as they attend in-home daycare or daycare centers, they have smaller siblings,
     so parents have occupied schedules with naps or convenience, parents working from home and unable to leave
     for drop off/pick up. Our current teachers have 53%, 38% and 42% of their preschoolers who utilize this service. This is
     28/63 (44.4%) students overall. We are blessed to be working with such committed individuals, who we rely on to provide
     a beginning educational journey for the young children in the Brandon community. We are thankful for the relationships
     the drivers build with the children. They truly care about our students and provide a safe and secure environment. They
     go above and beyond, as they even attend our Christmas programs and Graduation ceremonies, showing their love and
     their investment in these children.
                                       - A testimonial written by Michelle Ternus, Blessed Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Director

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Prairie Rehabilitation
        For our patients and our therapists, the Brandon City Transit is invaluable to Prairie
        Rehab. Over the years we have had many patients benefit from the transit’s services.
        The scheduling office is very helpful and accommodating to the patients as well as our clinic. Gwen is great about
        communicating with us and helps our front desk coordinate times for appointments. The drivers are outstanding! Todd,
        Darryl, Denny and Eileen assist the patients when they enter and exit the bus and walk with them to the building. They are
        kind and cheerful and a pleasure to visit with when they drop off the patients. They care about the people they transport
        and it shows!

        When the patients arrive they are so grateful and pleased with the services provided by the transit drivers. The drivers
        are always on time and willing to take people to multiple places, including the grocery store, to hair appointments, to
        church and to have coffee with friends! If not for the Brandon Transit, some people who want and need to get out into
        the community would not be able to. This service is vital to the emotional and physical well-being of the residents of
        Brandon!
        Prairie Rehab is very grateful for the wonderful services provided by the Brandon Transit and we
        are lucky to have this amenity in this community.
                                                                - A testimonial written by Michelle Albrecht, PT Prairie Rehabilitation

                                                                 Helping Hand
                                                                 Assisted Living
                                                                 At Helping Hand Assisted Living, we utilize the Brandon Transit
 Brandon                                                         in multiple ways. Many of our residents do not have cars or

 Resident
                                                                 family local. They use Brandon Transit service to get to their
                                                                 appointments, lab draws and immunizations. This takes the
                                                                 burden off of family to take time off of their work schedule to take
 Colleen has been using the bus every
                                                                 residents to these in town visits. Many residents use it for medical
 week since Covid-19 started. Some people
                                                                 appointments, chiropractor, dental and vision appointments. In turn,
 have family to do shopping for them, but
                                                                 this is to support the l ocal community in these services. Residents
 others don’t have anyone nearby and don’t
                                                                 are also able to use the Brandon Transit to get to the Library,
 drive. Colleen has a car, but it’s much more
                                                                 grocery store, gas stations, and restaurants. They also utilize it for
 convenient to ride the bus with other residents
                                                                 shopping to the stores that are located in the community to be able
 to Sunshine every week. The 2 drivers are very
                                                                 to shop local. This is beneficial to all our residents i ncluding those
 helpful; they make sure we’re safe and sound.
                                                                 with disabilities or l imited capabilities. They can take residents
 The lift on the bus makes it easy for those who
                                                                 with wheelchairs and walkers as well. Staff at Brandon transit is
 use walkers to get in the bus. The drives help
                                                                 very caring and understanding. They try to make any arrangement
 stow the walkers before the trip. The drivers
                                                                 for residents to be able to get out into the community. When we
 always make sure everyone is back on the bus
                                                                 admit a new resident to our facility, and they are notified of this
 before they leave Sunshine.
                                                                 transportation they are very appreciative and enjoy this option
           - A testimonial from Colleen Dathner                  to be independent. Independence is very important with this
                                                                 population and not feel excluded from society.

                                                                                        - A testimonial written by Christina McElwain,
                                                                                    RN Administrator at Helping Hand Assisted Living

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// SPRING & SUMMER COMMUNITY CALENDAR

June - October CHAMBER CALENDAR
  Marketing Committee             Marketing Committee                         Second Saturdays               Member Relations
        Meeting                         Meeting                              Saturday August 14, 2021           Meeting
   Wednesday June 2, 2021           Wednesday July 7, 2021                                                 Wednesday Sept 22, 2021
                                                                           Coffee with the Council
   Executive Meeting              Brew Crew @ Kingbird                       Saturday August 14, 2021       Issues Management
     Friday June 4, 2021                  Friday July 9, 2021                                                 Council Meeting
                                                                             City Council Meeting         Thursday September 23, 2021
  City Council Meeting               Second Saturdays                         Monday August 16, 2021
    Monday June 7, 2021              Saturday July 10, 2021                                               Brew Crew @ Scooters
                                                                               Special Events              Friday September 24, 2021
Chamber Board Meeting            Coffee with the Council                     Committee Meeting
   Wednesday Jine 9, 2021            Saturday July 10, 2021                 Wednesday August 18, 2021       Executive Meeting
                                                                                                             Friday October 1, 2021
 Brew Crew @ Kingbird           Chamber Board Meeting                         Member Relations
     Friday June 11, 2021           Wednesday July 14, 2021                      Meeting                   City Council Meeting
                                                                            Wednesday August 25, 2021       Monday October 4, 2021
    Second Saturdays             19th Annual Golf ParTee
   Saturday June 12, 2021                 Friday July 16, 2021               Issues Management             Marketing Committee
                                                                               Council Meeting                   Meeting
 Coffee with the Council           City Council Meeting                      Thursday August 26, 2021     Wednesday October 6, 2021
   Saturday June 12, 2021             Monday July 19, 2021
                                                                            Brew Crew @ Scooters          Brew Crew @ Kingbird
     Special Events                   Special Events                          Friday August 27, 2021         Friday October 8, 2021
   Committee Meeting                Committee Meeting
  Wednesday June 16, 2021           Wednesday July 21, 2021                 Marketing Committee              Second Saturdays
                                                                                  Meeting                  Saturday October 9, 2021
  City Council Meeting              Issues Management                      Wednesday September 1, 2021
    Monday June 21, 2021              Council Meeting                                                     Coffee with the Council
                                     Thursday July 22, 2021                   Executive Meeting            Saturday October 9, 2021
   Member Relations                                                          Friday September 3, 2021
      Meeting                     Brew Crew @ Scooters                                                    Chamber Board Meeting
  Wednesday June 23, 2021             Friday July 23, 2021                   City Council Meeting         Wednesday October 13, 2021
                                                                            Monday September 6, 2021
   Issues Management                 Member Relations                                                      City Council Meeting
     Council Meeting                    Meeting                            Chamber Board Meeting            Monday October 18, 2021
   Thursday June 24, 2021          Wednesday July 28, 2021                 Wednesday September 8, 2021
                                                                                                              Special Events
 Brew Crew @ Scooters              City Council Meeting                     Brew Crew @ Kingbird            Committee Meeting
    Friday June 25, 2021             Monday August 2, 2021                  Friday September 10, 2021     Wednesday October 20, 2021

   BCF Jim Fjerestad              Marketing Committee                         Second Saturdays            Brew Crew @ Scooters
    Memorial Golf                       Meeting                             Saturday September 11, 2021     Friday October 22, 2021
     Tournament                   Wednesday August 4, 2021
    Friday June 25, 2021                                                   Coffee with the Council           Member Relations
                                     Executive Meeting                      Saturday September 11, 2021         Meeting
   Executive Meeting                 Friday August 6, 2021                                                Wednesday October 27, 2021
     Friday July 2, 2021                                                       Special Events
                                Chamber Board Meeting                        Committee Meeting              Issues Management
  City Council Meeting            Wednesday August 11, 2021                  Wednesday Sept 15, 2021          Council Meeting
    Monday July 5, 2021                                                                                    Thursday October 28, 2021
                                  Brew Crew @ Kingbird                       City Council Meeting
                                     Friday August 13, 2021                 Monday September 20, 2021

     To add an event to the calendar please email admin@brandonvalleychamber.com
            All events can be found online at www.brandonvalleychamber.com

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New Day
// BRANDON EVENTS

BRANDON                                                               CouNseliNg serviCes llC
EVENTS                                                                                  605.582.7418

June - September                                                          Client Centered Counseling for
                                                                        Children, Teens, Adults and Families
Seventh Annual Jim Fjerestad Memorial Golf Tournament
Friday June 25, 2021 • City of Brandon                                    Depression • Adjustment Issues • Anxiety • OCD
Call Bonnie Fjerestad for info 605.582.3946                             ADD/ADHD • Anger Management • Behavioral Issues
                                                                       Relationship Issues • Trauma Recovery • Eating Disorders
Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce
Annual Appreciation Mixer                                                     Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM                                    Emotional Freedom Technique
Brandon Golf Course • 2100 E Aspen Blvd                                          Matrix Reimprinting
Registration required

BV Chamber 19th Annual Golf ParTEE
Friday July 16, 2021 • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM                                                  Kara L. Baas, MS, LPC-MH, QMHP
$100/person. Team of 4 for $350.                                                                  Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health
Check in begins at 8:30 AM. Shotgun start at 9 AM                                     Qualified Mental Health Professional • Licensed in SD and IA
Brandon Golf Course 2100 E Aspen Blvd                                                            NewDay@alliancecom.net • www.NewDaySD.com
                                                                                                                    1320 E. Rushmore Dr. Suite 107
Brandon, SD 57005
                                                                  “This is the beginning of a new day.... let it be something good.”
Husets Speedway
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Visit www.husetsspeedway.com for tickets and information!

Brandon Farmers Market
Saturdays May - October 9am - 2pm
Thursdays starting July thru August 4pm - 7pm
515 N Splitrock Blvd

                                                                                     NURSERY & LANDSCAPING
                                                                                     oakridgenurser yinc.com
                                                                                     605.582.6565 ◆ Brandon, SD

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SUN. JULY 11th                         FRI. & SAT
                                        NOSA SPRINT CARS
         SUN. MAY 9th                                                          SEPT. 10th & 11th
         TRADITIONAL MOTHER’S           SUN. JULY 18th                         USAC MIDGETS &
         DAY OPENER                     HALL OF FAME NIGHT                     USAC NON -WING
                                                                               SPRINT CARS
         SUN. MAY 16th                  SUN. JULY 25th
         NOSA SPRINT CARS               WEEKLY RACING EVENT
         SUN. MAY 23rd                  SUN. AUG. 1st                          SUN. SEPT. 12th
         WEEKLY RACING EVENT            “BULL HAULERS BRAWL”                   USAC MIDGETS & USAC
                                        PRESENTED BY FOLKENS                   NON -WING SPRINT CARS
         SUN. MAY 30th                  BROS. TRUCKING                         $20,000 TO WIN EACH
         MEMORIAL DAY
         DOUBLE HEADER                  SUN. AUG. 22nd                         FRI. SEPT. 24th
         NOSA SPRINT CARS                    NOS ENERGY DRINK                  CHEATER’S DAY
                                             WORLD OF OUTLAW
         MON. MAY 31st                       SPRINT CARS
                                                                               TRI-STATE LATE MODELS
         BEN NOTHDURFT
         MEMORIAL                       SUN. AUG. 29th                         SAT. SEPT. 25th
         TRI-STATE LATE MODELS                                                 CHEATER’S DAY
                                        NOSA SPRINT CARS                       NOSA SPRINT CARS
         & NOSA SPRINTS
                                        SUN. SEPT. 5th                         SUN. SEPT. 26th
         SUN. JUNE 6th                  POWER SERIES NATIONALS                 CHEATER’S DAY
         WEEKLY RACING EVENT            MSTS/MPS SPRINT CARS                   NOSA SPRINT CARS
         SUN. JUNE 13th                 MON. SEPT. 6th
         NOSA SPRINT CARS               POWER SERIES
                                        NATIONALS
         SUN, JUNE 20th                 $10,000 TO WIN MSTS
         $5,000 TO WIN 410 SPRINTS      /MPS SPRINT CARS
         MON. JUNE 21st
                NOS ENERGY DRINK        START TIMES:
                WORLD OF OUTLAW         PITS OPEN 3 PM
                SPRINT CARS             GATES OPEN 4:30 PM                                                                            74
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Ideas transform communities
                At HDR, we’re helping our clients push open the doors
                to what’s possible, every day.

                                                                                                     Sioux Falls 605.977.7740
                                                                                                               hdrinc.com

                                                                                             Worship: Sundays, 9:30 am

                                                                Building a Family of Families

                                                                                800 North Splitrock Blvd.
                                                                                www.faithunitedepc.org

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// BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY
ACCOUNTANTS                      PERFORMANCE PRESS                COSTELLO PROPERTY                     ARTS, CRAFTS,
                                 900 E Redwood Blvd.              MANAGEMENT LLC
EBEL HEARD & CO                  Brandon, SD 57005
                                                                                                        ANTIQUES, AND
                                                                  7409 S Bitterroot Place
310 South 2nd Ave                (605) 582-7070                   Sioux Falls, SD 57108                 COLLECTIBLES
Rock Rapids, IA 51246            www.performancepressinc.com      (605) 336-9131                        DAKOTA KID CREATIONS
(605) 582-1208                                                    www.costelloco.com
www.EbelHeard.com                SALESUP                                                                STUDIO & SHOPPE
                                 1612 S Locust Ave                EAGLE CREEK                           (TALLY-HO ART GALLERY)
H & R BLOCK                      Brandon, SD 57005                APARTMENTS                            515 N Splitrock Blvd
238 E Holly Blvd.                (605) 323-9970                   106 Sandstone                         Brandon, SD 57005
Brandon, SD 57005                www.salesup.io                   Brandon, SD 57005                     (605) 582-2580
(605) 582-8781                                                    (605) 275-4245                        www.dakotakidcreations.com
www.hrblock.com                                                   www.residepropertymanagement.com
                                                                                                        THE WAREHOUSE
LUSH CPAS                        AG PRODUCTS                                                            1001 N Splitrock Blvd.
                                                                  RIDGEVIEW PLACE
208 W Ironwood St                & SERVICES                       APARTMENTS                            Brandon, SD 57005
Brandon, SD 57005                                                 705 S. 8th Ave.                       (605) 582-3845
                                 AGASSIZ SEED & SUPPLY
(605) 359-6034                   1800 N Walnut Ave                Brandon, SD 57005                     www.thewarehouseinbrandon.com

WOLTMAN GROUP PC                 Brandon, SD 57005                (605) 582-6800
                                                                  www.ridgeviewplacesd.com
7001 S Lyncrest Pl               (605) 789-4775
Ste. 200                         www.agassizseed.com                                                    ASSOCIATE
                                                                  THE BLUFFS
Sioux Falls, SD 57108                                             AT WILLOW RUN                         MEMBERS &
                                 CHS
(605) 361-1200                   26033 482nd Ave.                 7900 E Arrowhead Prkwy                NON-PROFIT
www.siouxfallscpa.com
                                 Brandon, SD 57005                Sioux Falls, SD 57110                 ORGANIZATIONS
                                 (605) 582-2415                   (605) 340-8490
                                 www.chsbrandon.com               www.lloydcompanies.com/apart-         AMERICAN LEGION
ADDICTION                                                         ments/the-bluffs-at-willow-run.html   POST #318
& RECOVERY                                                                                              PO Box 465
                                 ANIMATION                                                              Brandon, SD 57005
WASHED CLEAN                                                      APPLIANCE                             (360) 584-8019
MINISTRIES                       DAKOTA KID CREATIONS             REPAIR                                www.bvlegion.org
THE THRIFT SHOP                  STUDIO & SHOPPE
2701 E 15th St
                                                                  & CONSULTING                          BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF
                                 (TALLY-HO ART GALLERY)
Sioux Falls, SD 57103                                                                                   THE SIOUX EMPIRE
                                 515 N Splitrock Blvd             AFFORDABLE APPLIANCE
                                                                                                        824 E 14th St
(605) 231-3235                   Brandon, SD 57005                REPAIR & CONSULTING
                                                                                                        Sioux Falls, SD 57104
www.washedcleanministries.com    (605) 582-2580                   48387 Valley View Cir
                                 www.dakotakidcreations.com       Valley Springs, SD 57068              (605) 338-8061
                                                                                                        www.bgcsiouxempire.org
                                                                  (605) 838 -8667
ADVERTISING                                                       aarc@alliancecom.net                  BRANDON AREA FOOD
CALIBER CREATIVE, LLC
                                 APARTMENTS                                                             PANTRY
6221 E. Silver Maple Cir.        & RENTAL                                                               406 Main Ave.
                                                                  ARCHITECTURE                          P.O. Box 712
Ste.102                          PROPERTIES                                                             Brandon, SD 57005
Sioux Falls, SD 57110                                             ARCHITECTURE
                                 ASPEN PARK                                                             (605) 582-7001
(605) 275-8588                                                    INCORPORATED
www.thinkcaliber.com             APARTMENTS                       415 South Main Avenue
                                 801A E Birch St                                                        BRANDON AREA SOCCER
ICAN, INC.                                                        Sioux Falls, SD 57104                 ASSOCIATION
                                 Brandon, SD 57005
4320 S. Louise Avenue                                             (605) 339-1711                        MCHARDY PARK SOCCER
                                 (605) 360-8901                   www.architectureinc.com
Ste. 201                         www.siouxfallsrental.com                                               COMPLEX
Sioux Falls, SD 57106                                             STONE GROUP                           Brandon, SD 57005
605 679-4262                     AUGUSTA PLACE
                                                                  ARCHITECTS INC.                       (605) 906-7381
icanadvertising.com              TOWNHOMES                        600 E 7th st                          www.brandonareasoccer.com
                                 2501 E. Augusta St.              Sioux Falls, SD 57103
MAKE DESIGN STUDIO               Brandon, SD 57005                                                      BRANDON CITYWIDE
308 Vera Lane                                                     605-271-1144                          RUMMAGES
                                 (605) 334-7368                   www.stonegrouparchitects.com
Brandon, SD 57005                www.lloydcompanies.com/apart-                                          1409 Birch St
(605) 940-5630                   ments/augusta-place.html                                               Brandon, SD 57005
www.facebook.com/makedesign-
studio                           AUTUMNVIEW                                                             (605) 582-3390
                                                                                                        www.brandonrummages.com
                                 APARTMENTS
NUWAVE DIGITAL                   1413 E. Rushmore Dr.
MARKETING                        Brandon, SD 57005
106 S Sandstone Ave #17
                                 (605) 360-9770
Brandon, SD 57005                www.painteddoorproperty.com
(605) 215-1840
www.nuwavedigitalmarketing.com

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BRANDON COMMUNITY                       BRANDON VALLEY                              SOUTH DAKOTA                    JAY EGGE AUTOMATIC
FOUNDATION                              OPTIMIST CLUB                               RETAILERS ASSOCIATION           SERVICE, INC.
PO Box 816                              PO Box 854                                  7820 S Townsley Ave Unit 1      7101 East Arrowhead Prkwy
Brandon, SD 57005                       Brandon, SD 57005                           Sioux Falls, SD 57108           Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-8700                          (605) 582-6000                              (605) 271-2089                  (605) 332-8338
www.brandoncf.org                       www.bvoptimists.org                         www.sdra.org                    www.jayeggetrans.com

BRANDON COMMUNITY                       BRANDON VALLEY                              STEVE HAUGAARD,                 NORDSTROM'S
LIBRARY                                 YOUTH SOFTBALL                              DISTRICT 10                     AUTOMOTIVE INC.
305 S. Splitrock Blvd.                  PO Box 714                                  REPRESENTATIVE                  25513 480th Ave
Brandon, SD 57005                       Brandon, SD 57005                           47629 258th Street              Garretson, SD 57030
                                        www.brandonvalleysoftball.com               Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 582-2390                                                                                                      (605) 594-3910
www.siouxfalls.org/contactus/                                                       (605) 334-1121                  www.nordstromsauto.com
library/brandon-library
                                        BRANDON VOLUNTEER
                                                                                    www.stevehaugaard.com
                                        FIRE DEPT.                                                                  NORDSTROM'S
BRANDON DEVELOPMENT                     401 N. Sioux Blvd                           V.F.W. POST 4726                INSTALLATION AND
FOUNDATION                              Brandon, SD 57005                           THREE RIVERS                    DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
Brandon, SD 57005                       (605) 582-3232                              321 S. Main Ave                 25362 485th ave
(605) 582-6515                          www.brandonfiredepartment.com               Brandon, SD 57005               Garretson, SD 57030
BRANDON HISTORICAL                      DAKOTA RESOURCES                            (605) 582-3411                  (605) 594-2211
                                        25795 475th Ave.                            www.facebook.com/vfw4726        www.nordstromsinstall.com
SOCIETY
109 N. Main St.                         Renner, SD 57055                            VALLEY SPRINGS                  PARKER AUTOMOTIVE
Brandon, SD 57005                       (605) 978-2804                              COMMUNITY CLUB                  1000 E. Cliff St.
                                        www.dakotaresources.org                                                     Valley Springs, SD 57068
                                                                                    1000 Broadway
BRANDON LIONS CLUB
                                        FIRST PRIORITY OF THE                       Valley Springs, SD 57068        (605) 757-6866
P.O. Box 435                                                                                                        www.parkerautosd.com
Brandon, SD 57005                       GREAT PLAINS                                (605) 366-3702
(605) 582-6769                          PO BOX 862                                                                  STURDEVANT'S
                                                                                    WASHED CLEAN
                                        Brandon, SD 57005                                                           AUTO PARTS
BRANDON VALLEY AREA                                                                 MINISTRIES
                                        (605) 261-9148                                                              104 S. Splitrock Blvd.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE                     www.facebook.com/fpbrandonvalley            THE THRIFT SHOP
                                                                                    2701 E 15th St                  Brandon, SD 57005
306B S. Splitrock Blvd.                                                                                             (605) 582-7500
                                        GOMADIS/                                    Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Brandon, SD 57005                                                                                                   www.sturdevants.com
                                        THE MISSION BALL                            (605) 231-3235
(605) 582-7400                          715 N Six Mile Rd.
www.brandonvalleychamber.com
                                                                                    www.washedcleanministries.com   WIRTJES AUTO REPAIR
                                        Sioux Falls, SD 57110                                                       & SALES
BRANDON VALLEY                          (605) 376-3982                                                              324 Main Ave
ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB                   www.themissionball.org                      AUCTIONEER                      Brandon, SD 57005
301 S. Splitrock Blvd.                                                                                              (605) 582-6936
                                        JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF                       T. BRICK AUCTION
Brandon, SD 57005
                                        BRANDON VALLEY                              AND REAL ESTATE
(605) 582-6418                          1000 N. West Ave.
www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/                                                        48117 266th St
boosterclub/                            Suite #110                                  Brandon, SD 57005               BAKERY
                                        Sioux Falls, SD 57104                       (605) 310-3245
BRANDON VALLEY                                                                                                      SUNSHINE FOODS STORE
                                        (605) 336-7318                              www.tbrickauction.com
                                                                                                                    117 N. Splitrock Blvd.
BAND PARENTS                            www.jasd.org
PO Box 886                                                                                                          Brandon, SD 57005
Brandon, SD 57005                       ROYAL FAMILY KIDS                                                           (605) 582-3512
                                        CAMP #285
                                                                                    AUTOMOTIVE                      www.brandon.sunshinefoodstores.com
(605) 582-7858                                                                      REPAIR & CARE
www.brandonvalleybands.com              201 S. Sioux Blvd                                                           Platinum
                                        Brandon, SD 57005                           AUTOBODY SPECIALISTS
BRANDON VALLEY                          (605) 582-2409                              48132 Hwy 42
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION                    www.siouxempire.royalfamilykids.org
                                                                                    Brandon, SD 57005               BANKS
PO Box 605
Brandon, SD 57005                       SBA                                         (605) 582-7171                  FIRST BANK & TRUST
                                        2329 N. Career Ave                          www.autobodysd.com              500 S. Highline Pl
(605) 582-3840
www.brandonvalleybaseball.com           Suite 105                                   BJM ENTERPRISE, INC             Sioux Falls, SD 57110
                                        Sioux Falls, SD 57107                       191 101st Street                (605) 978-3041
BRANDON VALLEY FINE                     (605) 330-4243                                                              www.bankeasy.com
                                                                                    Beaver Creek, MN 56116
ARTS BOOSTER CLUB                       www.sba.gov
PO Box 721                                                                          507-597-2012                    FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Brandon, SD 57005                       SIOUX COUNCIL BOY                                                           101 S. Splitrock Blvd.
                                                                                    EWE PULLET
                                        SCOUTS OF AMERICA                                                           Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 201-3357                                                                      SELF SERVICE
www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/fine-       800 N. West Ave.                                                            (605) 782-5960
arts                                    Sioux Falls, SD 57104                       USED AUTO PARTS                 www.fnbsf.com
                                                                                    47989 255th st.
                                        (605) 201-7160                                                              Platinum
BRANDON VALLEY                          www.siouxbsa.org                            Garretson, SD 57030
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION                                                                  (605) 594-4172                  FRONTIER BANK
101 W. Beechnut St                      SIOUX FALLS AREA                            www.ewepullet.com               101 S Phillips Ave
Brandon, SD 57005                       CHAMBER OF COMMERCE                                                         Sioux Falls, SD 57104
                                        200 N. Phillips Ave #200                    H2OSE IT CARWASH
(605) 351-9463                                                                      221 N Splitrock Blvd.           (605) 332-3832
www.brandonvalleyhockey.com             Sioux Falls, SD 57101                                                       www.frontierbk.com
                                                                                    Brandon, SD 57005
                                        (605) 336-1620                                                              Silver
                                        www.siouxfallschamber.com                   (605) 582-7885

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