A local hero who is making a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities.
Kara Zeigler with Winner Pharmacy!
Kara helps to ensure people’s health and safety by filling prescriptions, setting up medication minders to assist people to be more independent in taking medications, and completing routine medication reviews to monitor for possible medication interactions and she does it all with a smile!
Community Connections Inc. appreciates Kara, and all staff at Winner Pharmacy, for making a difference in the lives of people supported by CCI.
Community Connections Inc challenged Winner Food Center in wearing purple March 26 to help raise epilepsy awareness in the community.
Winner Food Center showed the most purple and won the challenge. A subway meal from CCI to WFC was the prize for the awesome turn out of their employees wearing purple!
What Is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system. Epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder. It is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures (or after one seizure with a high risk for more) that were not caused by some known medical condition.
What Are Seizures?
Seizures seen in epilepsy are caused by disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain. The seizures in epilepsy may be related to a brain injury, genetics, immune, brain structure or metabolic cause, but most of the time the cause is unknown.
Facts About Epilepsy And Seizures
You don’t walk alone
65 MILLION: Number of people around the world who have epilepsy.
3.4 MILLION: Number of people in the United States who have epilepsy.
1 IN 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.
BETWEEN 4 AND 10 OUT OF 1,000: Number of people on earth who live with active seizures at any one time.
150,000: Number of new cases of epilepsy in the United States each year
ONE-THIRD: Number of people with epilepsy who live with uncontrollable seizures because existing medications do not work for them.
6 OUT OF 10: Number of people with epilepsy where the cause is unknown.
Educate Others About Seizure First Aid
Show others how to take care of someone having a seizure. Seizure First Aid is simple – Three Ss: Stay, Safe, Side.
STAY with the person and start timing the seizure. Remain calm and check for medical ID.
Keep the person SAFE. Move or guide away from harmful objects.
Turn the person onto their SIDE if they are not awake and aware. Don’t block airway, put something small and soft under the head, loosen tight clothes around neck.
Do NOT put anything in their mouth. Don’t give water, pills or food until the person is awake.
Do NOT restrain.
STAY with them until they are awake and alert after the seizure. Most seizures end in a few minutes.
When to Call 911
Seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
Repeated seizures
Difficulty breathing
Seizure occurs in water
Person is injured, pregnant, or sick
Person does not return to their usual state First time seizure
Robert Lee Long Crow, 59, of Flandreau, SD, left on his journey to the spirit world on Monday, March 22, 2021. Funeral service was held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Winner Middle School Gymnasium. Burial followed at the Mniska Presbyterian Cemetery near Dixon, SD.
Wake service will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Winner Middle School Gymnasium.
Robert was born March 13, 1962, at home and was adopted as an infant by Kenneth Sr. and Velma (Felix) Long Crow. He always felt the utmost love and gratitude to his biological mother (Nina Roubideaux) for placing him with the Long Crow family who loved him dearly.
Robert loved his music, loved attending concerts, and was an awesome pool player. He especially loved hunting and fishing with his best friend, Duane Schmidt. His favorite holiday was the 4th Of July, where he would have a big cookout and loved setting off fireworks. He had many friends wherever he went.
Robert worked at the Star Mark Cabinet Factory in Sioux Falls, then later at the Royal River Casino as the Captain of Security Dept. His most recent job was at Twin City Fan in Brookings until he had issues with his health. He did smaller jobs helping his friend Duane.
Robert leaves to mourn his two sons, Darin and Wade Of Flandreau SD; three daughters; Holly (Milli) of Flandreau SD, Genevieve and Erin Of Sioux Falls SD; special friend, Peggy Munk also of Flandreau SD; two sisters; Maxine Long Crow- Knisley (Roger) Nunda SD, Phyllis Comes Flying, Ft. Thompson SD; Jeffery Long Crow Sr. (Paula) Ft. Thompson S. D.; Dave Clairmont (Betty) West Chicago, Il. ; Jim(Bonnie) St. Paul Mn.: Duane Schmidt(Gayle) Dell Rapids SD; eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Nina; parents, Kenneth and Velma, brother, Kenny Jr. and grandson, Brandon.
Arlene Marie Brandis (Gary), 76, of Winner, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, in Minneapolis, MN.
Memorial service was held on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Winner Middle School Gym. Burial followed in the Winner City Cemetery.
Arlene was born in Rosebud, South Dakota March 15, 1945, to George and Eva (Hawk Track) Gary. She attended school in Winner, graduating from Winner High School in May of 1964.
Arlene attended college in Denver for some time before moving back to Winner.
In 1980 she met and married her husband Marvin Brandis, together they had 4 children: Toby Clairmont from a previous marriage, Alicia, Derek, and Wade.
She attended Black Hills State University graduating in December of 1984, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Business Education. Arlene worked for Sinte Gleska University, Department of Office Technology for more than 20 years, retiring in August of 2020.
Arlene enjoyed many things in her life; traveling, pow wows, music, dancing, bowling, watching the Denver Broncos, and of course the T.V. series “The Walking Dead”. She enjoyed selling fireworks with her husband Marvin. She loved spending time with her family, always exited and ready to tell stories and jokes over a cup of coffee. She was always happy and optimistic about everything.
Arlene is survived by her sister, Laura, her children; Toby Clairmont (Kristina Foss), Alicia Brandis (Bruce Parker), Derek Brandis, and Wade Brandis. Her grandchildren: Christian, Damian, Wyatt and Logan.
She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Brandis, her parents, two brothers: John and Anthony, and two sisters: Marilyn and Verna.
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