Bridge to Faith

Bridge to Faith. Maryvale Bridge, also, National Fish Hatchery. , A wooden bridge was originally built at this site in 1935. Damaged over the years by farm traffic, trucks from nearby gravel pits, and occasional flooding, the bridge was reconstructed in 1969 and then totally replaced in 1995. , Maryvale , Maryvale is the Provincial Center for the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation for the United States Province. The Roman Catholic religious women's community was founded in 1828 in Broons, France. Built in 1965, the Center serves as a place of formation for women who desire to enter religious life and as a retirement center for the Sisters. , Valley City National Fish Hatchery , The National Fish Hatchery is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The main hatchery was finished in 1940; another facility near Baldhill Dam was built in 1952. Both facilities maintain and manage fish populations in regional lakes, rivers and streams. , [photo captions] , . The physical layout of the building with the centrally located chapel is a symbol of the God-centered lives which all are called to lead , dedicated to the service of God and neighbor. The facility also includes a Hospitality Center and Spiritual Life Center. , . The original structure was a 131 foot, six span bridge with an 18 foot clear roadway. Timber stringers, timber deck and a painted wooden railing made up the superstructure. The numerous wooden pilings supporting the structure provided excellent habitat for panfish, which attracted northern pike and other predator fish and, of course, anglers. , . Fish raised at the Valley City National Fish Hatchery include pike, walleye, muskie, tiger muskie, large and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, blue gill, crappie, and yellow perch. The hatchery stocks many favorite fishing spots throughout the state.