Fun In and Out of the Sun To say that the summer season is a hectic one for Orr is an understatement. As recreation manager based at the Summit Center, Orr splits her time between helping set up activities held at the center and working on the business side of things with meetings and paperwork. That is just how she likes it. After spending her youth in Colorado, Orr came to South Dakota through a basketball scholarship to attend the University of South Dakota. Upon leaving the university with a master’s in business administration, she took a job as the Yankton Parks & Rec department secretary, followed by recreation coordinator, to her current position, which she has held for two and a half years. “This (job) is different from what I pursued, but that master’s is very valuable when you’re managing what is essentially the business for the Summit Center,” she said. “Sometimes I’m running around all day and sometimes I’m mostly at my desk. It’s a nice mix.” During the summer months, Orr spends most of her days helping Summit Center guests find their way around and making sure events at the Memorial Pool go as planned. “Our summer programs are a big thing right now,” she said. “A majority of them are with school-aged children and toddlers.” Orr also oversees the sports sponsored by the Yankton Parks & Rec department, which include sand volleyball and softball in the summer, volleyball and basketball in the winter and dodgeball in the spring. She expressed interest in someday adding a flag football league for the fall. “We coordinate schedules with what seasons are appropriate for (the sport),” she said. ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE HERE AT HOME Activity scheduling is trickier during the school year, with Yankton Parks & Rec having to coordinate with the Yankton School District on shared use of the Summit Center. “In the winter when programming is slower, the facility as far as the Summit Center goes is packed with people,” Orr said. “The school staff are very accomodating, which is good for everybody.” When planning events and fitness classes to have at the center, Orr and her team try to think of things that will be attractive to a variety of age groups, which can prove to be challenging. “Trying to please everyone is difficult,” Orr remarked. “Each day is never the same, so you never know what each day will bring as far as issues that come up.” Fortunately, she has a great team behind her. “The Parks & Rec staff is one of the best I’ve ever been around,” she said. “When we need something here (at the Summit Center) or we have questions, they are speedy in helping us. (They are) phenomenal.”n We would love to hear about who and what inspires you. Know someone that should be featured in hervoice? Submit to: hervoiceonline.com Fernando Escobar, MD General Surgery Experience the latest in surgical services and still be close to the comforts of home. Dr. Fernando Escobar provides expert surgical care on a full-time basis right in Vermillion. With extensive expertise, Dr. Escobar is dedicated to giving you individualized, compassionate care – whether you are undergoing a major or minor procedure. Minimally invasive, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgical techniques are all locally available. Surgical specialties at Sanford Vermillion include: • Colonoscopy and upper endoscopy • Laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder or appendectomy, small and large bowel surgery • Open hernia repair • Cesarean section • Vasectomy Call (605) 677-3700 to schedule an appointment. sanfordvermillion.org HERVOICEvJULY/AUGUST 2019v9