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August 2011 Volume 10 • Issue 9

Wine Tasting Basics Barbeque vs. Grilling Luciano’s Now Open!

Putting rock

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Medicine is more than just our gig at Sanford Children’s.

Backstage, we have the right teams whose expertise, courage and skill delivers the best outcomes and makes your child feel center stage. It’s our commitment to clinical excellence. So kids put their fears to rest, dream about a healthy future and, most importantly, are ready to rock.

That’s the art and science of health care.

Only at Sanford Children’s.

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nest AT HOME The Mary Hendriks Home 25 RECIPES Back to School Muffins 34 MAN IN THE KITCHEN Backyard Battle: Barbeque versus Grilling 36

VINO Back to Wine Tasting Basics 40 GO GREEN

Back-To-School Crafts For Kids 71

PARENTING & PREGNANCY National Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Making a Great Start 74

CHILDREN’S BOOKS Best Books 78 CUTE KIDS Submit Your Child’s Photo 80

NEIGHBOR Rogene Lorang: Teaching the Children Well 84

PETS

Is Your Child Getting Enough of the Good Stuff? 44

Cannon Ball! 88

LAWN & GARDEN

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Plant It Forward – Sharing Your Garden 48

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ioux Falls can now find a little bit of Italy at the gateway of Phillips to the Falls. Luciano’s Restaurant recently opened in the historic Falls Center building at 431 N. Phillips.

Known to Sioux Falls residents as the former home of the Sioux

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Falls Brewing Company and more recently Food and Fermenation, the building was originally the home to Jewett Brothers & Jewett Warehouse, a wholesale grocery business, around the turn of the 20th Century. Falls Center is one of the many buildings revitalized

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by the restoration and renovation that has taken place downtown over the past decade.

Owner Ray Hoffmann, who grew up in Germany, was drawn to the downtown location when considering an expansion of his restaurant business from Sioux City.

Luciano’s in Sioux City is located in the historic downtown district and includes the Badda Bing Martini Bar and Uncorked Wine Shop.

“I could see a lot of activity in downtown Sioux Falls,” says Hoffmann. “I was very impressed with Falls Park and became excited about the opportunity to expand Luciano’s to Sioux Falls in the historic Falls Center. I love history, and I like the wonderful structure of old buildings.”

His love for the historic building shows in its tasteful decor and preservation of the stone walls and hardwood floors. The wide open windows at the front of the building look out at the north end of Phillips Avenue, what Hoffman calls “the gateway to the Falls.”

The furnishings and light fixtures are an eclectic mix that makes Luciano’s North feel both comfortable and hip. You can choose a table by the windows, or you may want to sink into the booths lined with draperies for a more private dining experience.

Luciano’s North in Sioux Falls offers authentic, flavorful Italian dining for lunch and dinner. They also offer special event space. Hoffmann is using the basement for a wine cellar. A great option for patrons is being able to buy a bottle of wine retail from Ray’s Wine Cellar and then have it

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The wine selection is extensive and has something for all tastes. Whether you are a fan of Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet or other varieties, you will find a bottle to enjoy. The wine list also includes a selection of Reserve selections, Italian wines and dessert wines.

“We have wonderful options for everyone; whether it be a great date, catered event, a night out with the family, or even business with clients,” says Hoffmann. “We continue to innovate and create recipes beyond our traditional style by adding new menu items inspired by Northern and Southern Italian cuisine.”

Anyone who has sampled the fare at the Sioux City location will be happy to know Hoffmann has the same wide array of appetizers, salads, pastas, pizzas, entrees and desserts at the new location.

Start off with a classic antipasto platter, or one of the many specialty bruschetta or crostini appetizers. Other tempting starters include the bacon and cheese mozzarella tart or bleu cheese shrimp.

Next, move on to entrees....choose an Italian favorite like Chicken Marsala, Fettuccini Alfredo, or Lasagna. Or, try one of Luciano’s North pizzas or other delicious entrees featuring seafood, steak and pasta, such as the certified Angus ribeye, lobster ravioli or spaghetti and meatball. Yes, meatball – singular. The meatballs at Luciano’s North are so big that they just serve one atop their spaghetti. Hoffmann even gives a nod to his German heritage by featuring Schnitzel with red cabbage and homemade German potato salad.

However, you don’t want to get so full that you forget to leave room for Luciano’s Tiramisu or other tempting desserts, such as the chocolate Kahlua cake with raspberry sauce or toasted almond bread pudding. Buon Appetito!

Avera Breast Center Recognized as One of the Best in the Nation

The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers has accredited only 260 breast programs in the country, and the Avera Breast Center in the Prairie Center is one of them — and the first in South Dakota.

This accreditation, which is achieved by meeting 27 specific standards, shows that the Avera Breast Center is one of the best in the nation for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Tires Tires Tires –

You Can Smell The Difference

BY MARY MICHAELS

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hen you walk into Tires Tires Tires at 33rd & Minnesota, you know you are in a different kind of vehicle service shop. For one thing, you can smell the fresh-baked cookies. You can see the difference in the warm, inviting customer care center with its comfortable seating, fireplace, flat screen television and clean area for the kids to play. And, you can feel the difference in how they treat their customers.

Mel and Dorothy Nothdurft taught their children about hard work and old-fashioned values. And it is those values that their sons, Dan and Dale, bring to work each day at Tires Tires Tires.

As co-owners of three Tires Tires Tires stores, two in Sioux City and one in Sioux Falls, the brothers put their customers first by using quality products and providing fast service at an affordable price.

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“We know customers can take their vehicles to many different places for tires and service,” says Dan. “That is why we combine old-fashioned values with today’s technology to help customers get more miles out of their vehicle, keep them safe and save them money.”

Their business philosophy, the way they treat customers and their commitment to the communities they serve are just a few of the reasons Tires Tires Tires was recently named North America’s Best Dealer in Tire Review Magazine’s Top Shop Award competition. Tire Review is the industry’s leading trade magazine and the Top Shop Award is the industry’s most prestigious award. The brothers are humble about the award

and don’t necessarily see what they are doing as anything special. “We just believe in doing the right thing,” Dan explains.

His brother Dale agrees. “Our first priority is to help people keep their current vehicles running longer so they don’t have to buy new ones. We also focus on safety – such as proper tire tread depth and encouraging our customers not to text and drive.”

When customers come in for new tires, they leave with a full complement of safety services, such as free alignment, free flat repair, nationwide warranty with roadside assistance and free lifetime nitrogen fill for the tires.

According to Dale, the free nitrogen fill is a great benefit for customers. “Nitrogen keeps the air from leaking out of your

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tires,” he says. “Underinflated tires have more resistance, which means your vehicle has to burn more fuel to go the same distance.

Adding more resistance also causes more heat in the tires, which causes them to wear faster. The nitrogen not only extends the life of your tire, it also helps customers save gas money.”

Serving others is another family value passed down from their parents, and that is why the brothers make it a priority to participate in a number of community efforts in Sioux Falls and Sioux City.

They recently completed their second annual Driving Toward a Better Future! scholarship program, awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a student in both Sioux Falls and Sioux City for demonstrating good character in school and being a responsible driver. Five other students in each community received “honorable mention” awards, with a gift certificate to Tires Tires Tires so they can get their vehicles ready for college, too.

Then there is Angel Cars, a partnership with Wheels to Work and Life 96.5 FM in Sioux Falls. Wheels to Work is a program that takes donated cars and gets them to individuals in need.

Before Tires Tires Tires and the radio station were involved, the program provided three or four used cars to area single moms.

In the two years since Tires Tires Tires has been involved, Angel Cars has gifted nearly 100 cars to families in need. Tires Tires Tires provided over $60,000 in repairs to fix up the vehicles and make them safe for their new owners.

Tires Tires Tires has also been part of Support Siouxland Soldiers, a non-profit program that sends care packages to deployed men and women from the Siouxland region. The stores have been donation drop-off points, with military tents in the parking lots and Tireman dressed in military fatigues made by their mom, Dorothy. Tireman is the 15-foot tall mascot that stands guard at each store, a welded steel skeleton covered in actual tires, with a tire/wheel assembly serving as the head and hands made of tires or exhaust parts (Dorothy has also made Santa suits for Tireman to wear during the holidays).

Both Dan and Dale understand the importance of community and of putting their customers as their number one priority. “A lot of things have changed since we first opened,” Dan says, “but one thing has not changed: we know that if it weren’t for our customers and a healthy and vibrant community, we would not be in business. And this guides every decision we make.”

Dale echoes that sentiment. “It is rewarding to know that the work we do helps others succeed, allows people to get to work, and provides dependable, safe transportation for families in our communities. All we know is family and the value of hard work, and that’s what keeps us going.”

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Monday’s at McKennan Mon, August 1 • 7pm McKennan Park Bandshell East 26th Street and South Second Avenue A free concert by the Bill Gibson Quintet (jazz/swing). INFO (605) 367-8222.

Kids’ Nite in the Park Tue, August 2 • 6pm - 8pm Kids Karnival 7pm - Phil Baker Performs McKennan Park • E. 26th St. and S. Second Ave. Kids and families are welcome to come out to our free evening of inflatables, carnival games, and children’s theater. Pizza and soda are available for purchase. INFO (605) 3678222.

Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants Mon, August 1 VS. St Paul • 7:05 pm Tue, August 2 VS. St Paul • 7:05 pm Wed, August 3 VS. St Paul • 7:05 pm Fri, August 12 VS. Sioux City • 7:05 pm Sat, August 13 VS. Sioux City • 6:05 pm Sun, August 14 VS. Sioux City • 5:05 pm Sat, August 27 VS. Winnipeg • 6:05 pm Sun, August 28 VS. Winnipeg • 5:05 pm Mon, August 29 VS. Winnipeg • 7:05 pm Tue, August 30 VS. Winnipeg • 7:05 pm Sioux Falls Stadium These baseball games are a great family value with tickets ranging from $6 - $10. (605) 333-0179.

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aug Terrific Tuesday Tue, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • 4pm Wild Water West Waterpark Every Tuesday of the summer is Terrific Tuesday offering unlimited admission for only $5.00 + tax per person 4pm-8pm. INFO (605) 3619313.

Time Detectives Mini Day Camp at the Old Courthouse Museum Tue, August 2 • 9am - 12pm 200 West Sixth Street Immerse your 8-13 year old child in history at this mini camp. Be a time traveler! Learn how to uncover secrets of the past in historic photos and artifacts! Join us for tours, crafts, and some history sleuthing fun! $15. Call (605)367-4210 to register in advance.

Family Fun Night Wednesdays in August Wild Water West Waterpark Receive half price on unlimited evening admissions between 4pm to 8pm every Wednesday this 2011 summer. INFO (605) 361-9313.

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Municipal Band Concert Wed, August 3 • 7:30 pm Inn on Westport • 4000 S. Westport Ave. A free band concert open to the public — outdoors in good weather, indoors in inclement weather. INFO (605) 367-7290.

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Wed, August 3 • 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Discover the night sky. Explore the constellations! Starlab Inflatable Planetarium is for children and adults to begin their own sky exploration. Each Starlab presentation lasts approximately 40 to 45 minutes. We can accommodate up to 25 people per program. Suitable for ages six and older. Programs begin promptly on the hour, no late admission. Tickets $1. INFO (605) 367-4210.

Wacky Wednesday Water Carnival Wed, August 3 • 6:30 pm Kuehn Pool • 2309 Kuehn Park Road Free water carnival - water and carnival games, music and fun! INFO (605) 367-8222.

Maxwell’s Cooking Class Perfect Vegetables by Joanie August 4 1212 South Cliff Avenue Maxwell’s Food Equipment. Registration required. INFO (605) 3362675.

Colin O’Brien at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series Fri, August 5 • 12pm - 1pm 200 West Sixth Street Songwriting multi-instrumentalist Colin O’Brien will perform in the plaza. Bring your lunch or purchase one from A Taste of Country. The concert will be held indoors in the case of bad weather. INFO (605) 367-4210.

Downtown Block Party Fri, August 5 • 6pm 8th & Railroad Center • 401 E. 8th Street Enjoy live entertainment in this fun kick-off to your weekend! Free music, food and beverage vendors, and merchants open late on the East Bank! INFO (605) 338-4009.

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Greatest Show On H2O Fridays in August • 7pm Catfish Bay Water Ski Park The show has comedy, acting, singing, dancing, and more all choreographed to amazing stunts on the water. It is an all ages show designed with the family in mind. Tickets $9 Adults, $7 Kids (6-12), 5 & Under Free. INFO (605) 339-0911.

Downtown Moonlight Movies Saturdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 • 9pm Fawick Park Downtown Sioux Falls, 10th St. & 2nd Ave. Enjoy FREE family movies. The movie will begin at dusk. Bring your favorite chair or blanket and sit back and enjoy the show. Refreshments will be sold during the movies. We ask that you do not bring coolers or pets and no alcohol is allowed in the city park. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Petco Dog Adoption Day Sat, August 6 • 1pm Sioux Falls Petco Come visit the Sioux Empire Pit Rescue dogs just waiting for wonderful new homes. This should be a fun event with nice weather to come and meet your new best friend. All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on all shots, micro-chipped, house trained, and crate trained... all that is needed now is a family! www.pitrescue.weebly.com or 605361-5095.

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Sturgis Biker Bash Sat, August 6 • 9am J&L Harley-Davidson • 2601 W. 60th Street North We’re gearing up for the Sturgis rally! Join us for live music, food, refreshments, and lots of fun. INFO (605) 334-2721.

Lost Legacy Community Exchange Sun, August 7 • 5pm 8th & RailRoad East side of the building behind the store fronts A free, bi-weekly event that hosts and encourages local vendors to set up and sell/trade goods. For added entertainment local musicians play a free show, artists work on their chosen medium and board games are available to be played. The events start at 5pm and run until around 8:30 but music typically runs longer. INFO (605) 413-5949.

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ust Municipal Band Concert Sun, August 7 • 3pm • McKennan Park A free outdoor band concert in the park. INFO (605) 367-7290.

Municipal Band Concert, ‘Grand Finale’ Sun, August 7 • 8pm • Terrace Park If the weather is inclement, the alternate concert site will be the Orpheum Theatre, 315 N. Phillips Ave. The grand finale concert of the Sioux Falls Municipal Band’s 2011 summer season. INFO (605) 367-7290.

Swing Dance Program at the Old Courthouse Museum Sundays, August 7 & 28 • 7pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn to swing dance at the Old Courthouse Museum! David Bradford and Kathie Erdman will teach beginning swing dance lessons from 1-1:30pm with open dancing from 1:30-4 p.m. Beginners are welcome, all ages, no partner needed, call (605)359-4127 to learn more.

2011 Annual Sioux Empire Fair August 9 - 14 WH Lyon Fairgrounds Six days of fun and excitement. Largest fair in South Dakota. Big name free entertainment. World class carnival with extreme rides. Hundreds of commercial and competitive exhibits. Mouth watering food. Nightly grandstand shows. The family fun event of the summer. INFO (605) 3677178.

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to hear consulting hypnotist Rebecca Wiener identify what hypnosis really means, how it works, and how it has helped so many people overcome physical and emotional pain. Register at http://www.healwithhypnosis. com/teleseminarswebinars Ag Appreciation Day Wed, August 10 • 11am Fairgrounds Ag Appreciation day is a fun-filled day at the fair to honor farmers for the social, cultural and economic impact that they have on the Sioux Empire. Free tickets for the lunch are available at the Chamber Office at 605-336-1620. Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. INFO (605) 373-2016.

Maxwell’s Cooking Class Kids Class: Italian for Beginners.

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August 11 • 1212 South Cliff Avenue Maxwell’s Food Equipment.

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Jazz at Fawick Thu, August 11 • 7pm Fawick Park Downtown next to the riverfront.

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The Sioux Falls Quilters Guild Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month and features a program and show and tell. Next Quilt Show will be Nov. 5 - 6, 2011 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. INFO (605) 371-1714.

The Ballroom Dance Club Friday, August 12 • 8pm - 11:30pm El Riad Shrine • 14th and Phillips Ballroom dancing to the music of Merle Lake, guests welcome with tickets $10 each at the door, annual membership is available at $75 each. Casual attire during the summer months. INFO (605) 212- 4017.

Geoff Gunderson at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series Fri, August 12 • noon • Old Courthouse Museum • 200 W. Sixth St. Classical acoustic guitarist Geoff Gunderson will perform in the plaza. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Pickle Barrel. The concert will be held indoors in the case of bad weather. INFO (605) 367-4210.

Author David Volk Presents: Draftee A High School Teacher Goes to War Sun, August 14 • 1pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 W. Sixth St. Author David Volk will present a program based upon his book Draftee: A High School Teacher Goes to War about the experiences in the life of a Vietnam War draftee. Copies of the book will be available to purchase, admission is free. INFO (605) 367-4210.

Warm Up Sioux Falls Sun, August 14 • 1pm Athena Fibers • 3915 S. Hawthorne Ave.

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Warm Up Sioux Falls is part of the national Warm Up America movement.

Volunteers donate their time to knit or crochet 7” X 9” sections from scrap yarn. On the second Sunday of most months, volunteers gather to join sections into colorful afghans to warm needy families in the Sioux Falls area. INFO (605) 254-8434.

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Tue, August 16 • 2pm Thu, August 25 • 10am Old Courthouse Museum • 200 W. 6th St. Take a trip aboard the historic trolley to an active quarry owned by Concrete Materials and view the modern techniques of quarrying. Guaranteed to provide payloads of information. Space is limited, call 367-4210 to register.

Limit 4 spaces per call. INFO (605) 367-4210.

Maxwell’s Cooking Class Entertaining Menu by Joanie August 18 1212 South Cliff Avenue Maxwell’s Food Equipment. Registration required. INFO (605) 336-2675.

Kid’s Activity Day: I Dig Dinosaurs Thu, August 18 • 9am Old Courthouse Museum • 200 W. 6th St. Learn about history and make a craft to take home! Learning sessions begin every 15 minutes 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. For children preschool through 2nd grade. Call (605)367-4210 for available times.

Victorian Tea Party at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Thu, August 18 • 6:30 pm Pettigrew Home & Museum • 131 N. Duluth Ave. Celebrate in true Victorian fashion with a Victorian Tea Party at the Pettigrew!

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Bike Night Fri, August 19 • 6pm J&L Harley-Davidson • 2601 W. 60th St. North Bike Night is an evening when riding enthusiast of all types can gather together and share ideas and show off new products or custom work.

All brands are welcome. There will be live entertainment and tons of fun activities for everyone! INFO (605) 334-2721.

Bobby Gripp with Jazzed Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series Fri, August 19 • noon • 200 West Sixth Street Bobby Gripp and Jazzed will serve Jazz on the Menu in the plaza. Bring your lunch or purchase one from Kaladi’s. The concert will be held indoors in the case of bad weather. INFO (605) 367-4210.

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Downtown Live Sat, August 20 • 4pm Falls Park West • 6th & Phillips Downtown Live presented by First Dakota National Bank featuring Better Than Ezra with special guests Gear Daddies, Cracker & Alien Ant Farm. All Ages Welcome $10 in advance $15 Day of Show. Tickets onsale NOW at all three Sioux Falls First Dakota National Bank locations, the DTSF office (230 S. Phillips Ave, Suite 102), online at Pepper Entertainment.com INFO (408) 960-9514.

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Sanford Children’s Gala Sat, August 20 • 5pm Sanford Center • 2301 East 60th Street North The Sanford Children’s Gala will return to the Sanford Center, site of the very successful 2010 event that raised more than $800,000 for the Sanford Children’s Fund, Sanford Project Fund and Sanford Pediatric Research fund. Staple elements of the event will return including dinner, program and dancing, but guests should expect a few surprise elements in 2011! INFO (605) 328-5713.

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nce upon a time there lived a woman named Mary. Mary lived in a beautiful cottage fit for a princess. In fact, her grandchildren believed that Snow White lived there. From the moment you see Mary’s home, it is obvious why her grandchildren look for Snow White when they come to visit. It is a quaint cottage nestled in a wooded area, like an enchanted place in a fairy tale. There for 14 years, Mary has had time to collect and personalize this three-level home with some of her favorite things.

Immediately inside the home is a collection of Wizard of Oz children’s music boxes. “I had fun collecting those for the kids when they were little.” Not only does Mary collect, she creates her own keepsakes. “ I made that,” she says of a lovely beaded green lampshade, “It is made from some of the fabric from my daughter’s wedding.” Also in Mary’s living room is a deep, comfortable chair and ottoman. And, a sofa loaded with pillows reinforces the relaxed feel of the room. The colors in Mary’s home are soft and muted with rich browns, ferny greens,

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burnished ambers, and ashes of roses pinks. Ambient lighting from wall sconces and chandeliers glows warmly, reflecting against the original wood floors, adding to the romantic charm of the home.

Continuing the tour, Mary shows me her newly-finished bathroom, decorated in soft creamy whites. With its sparkling glass tiles, it has a pampered, spa-like feel.

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china. “I’m a painter,” Mary says, as I admire her beautiful rose paintings. “I’d like to teach it someday.” Next we see little redgarbed acrobatic figures. “These are really old items. The faces are carved ivory; they are from the 1920s.”

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When we head to Mary’s bedroom, you would not be surprised to see a princess sleeping peacefully on the large, four-poster bed. It is covered in rich tapestry colors. An arched window looks out on a balcony and a breathtaking view of her yard. She says, “You wake up and feel like you are in a tree house. If you open up all the windows, it is just like sleeping outdoors.” Despite a love of the past, Mary still enjoys modern comfort. “I found a fan that was a chandelier

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On an upper level is Mary’s favorite area. “I love it here!” she exclaims. The area has high, vaulted ceilings and chandeliers that sparkle in the sun from skylights. A large sofa and charming fireplace add to the inviting feeling.

Our last stop is the level with a kitchen, family room, and dining room. A memorable item in the family room is a thronelike chair that fits beautifully. The ample kitchen with a bay window opens out to a stone patio with a stucco archway and

seating area that is private and picturesque. The dining room is close enough to the kitchen for guests to enjoy conversation with the cook, yet sets a mood for elegant dining. A rich, red wall color and more carved wood accents are sumptuous. Mary

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At the end of the tour, it is time to leave this beautiful enchanting home. I can imagine I see a card in one of Mary’s bride baskets that says, “I could live here happily ever.” signed Snow White.

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French Breakfast Muffins 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp salt 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, melted In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork and stir in the milk and 1/3 cup melted butter. Add the egg mixture to the well you have made in the bowl of flour and stir just until moistened...the batter may be lumpy.

Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin tins...twothirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350˚.

In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Remove muffins from the oven and also remove the muffin papers and dip the muffins in the 1/4 cup melted butter and then in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Serve warm. Makes 1 dozen muffins.

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ccording to biologist Richard Wrangham, it was the discovery and taming of fire, and using that fire to cook the meat and game our ancestors learned to hunt and gather, that helped early humans to evolve into the critters we are today. He contends that cooking was crucial to human evolution because it made food easier to digest. That meant the cave dwellers got more nutrition from their vittles so they had more energy and time to think and create tools and eventually fill up our kitchens with gleaming appliances with which we can cook more food and continue the cycle.

But those ancestral meals were not cooked in a microwave or a deep-fat fryer. No, they were cooked over an open flame, the forerunner to the old Weber kettle in your backyard. Spring forward a few millennia and it’s time for a good old barbeque.

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Low and slow or hot and fast?

That is the question.

I know it sounds odd, but not everything you cook on the grill is grilled, and if it’s grilled, then it’s not barbequed. Many folks use the words “barbeque” and “grill” interchangeably, but there really is quite a big difference. You might use the same piece of equipment, but you’ll get different results. And contrary to popular belief, barbeque sauce does not a barbeque make.

Barbeque is low and slow. Like putting fourteen pounds of pork butt on the smoker for 12 hours, or the chicken cooked with a beer can up its butt, that’s barbeque. The process slowly and gently cooks the meat without a flame ever touching the flesh.

Sometimes this is called “indirect heat” and usually involves

some kind of smoke to add flavor. Barbeque helps to break down big tough cuts of meat so they get tender while staying juicy. But it requires patience. With barbeque, good things truly come to those who wait.

Grilling is hot and fast. Think steaks and burgers and hot dogs. The charbroiled burger from the fast food joint is grilled.

This is where you’ll see the telltale grill marks and get food that is seared and crispy on the outside. The heat hits the food directly, whether it’s from a gas, charcoal or a wood-burning campfire, there’s nothing between the heat source and food but a thin metal grate.

But if your backyard looks like mine, it’s really an outdoor kitchen. Unable to choose between the flavor of charcoal and the convenience of gas, I’ve got both. And each piece does

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double (or triple) duty.

My charcoal grill is a Big Green Egg, so called because it looks like a big green egg. It is a serious backyard multi-tasker. It can grill steaks at 600 degrees or smoke ribs for hours at 250. I can roast a couple of chickens and its also a great pizza oven. More on that later.

My gas grill is a pretty standard except that I had it hooked directly to the natural gas line from the house, so I never have to worry about running out of fuel with raw pork chops on a cold grill. The thing I love about the gas grill is that it easy. It starts with the push of a button and it heats up fast. For weeknight meals and a quick burger or hot dog, it is a simple choice. And on a warm summer day, it’s an alternative to turning on the oven and heating up the house.

When I’m barbequing or grilling meat on the charcoal grill, I will often use the gas grill for roasting vegetables. And when you think about it, the gas grill is really like your cooktop in the kitchen. You can heat a pot or pan on the grates, just like you would on the stove indoors. Like I said, it’s an outdoor kitchen.

Have you ever heard the saying “Pizza is like sex, when it’s good, it’s very good. And when it’s bad, it’s stillpretty darned good.” Well, needless to say, I like pizza. So when I got my Big Green Egg I started experimenting with it as a pizza oven.

I bought a pizza stone and heated the Egg up to about 700 degrees. I found that in a few minutes I could make Neapolitan pies just like the restaurants. And the best part, I could choose

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my own toppings. Yes, I like anchovies, don’t judge me.

If you’re looking for a fun idea for a dinner party, try this: invite friends over and let everyone put the toppings on their own small pizza. It won’t take long before people start to experiment and share. I have even gotten a few skeptics to try anchovies, I don’t think they’ll order them that way at the local pizzeria, but at least they tried it. And on a nice summer day, everyone was outside on the patio, enjoying the evening.

When the weather is nice, I find myself cooking just about everything outside. One Friday night I cooked seafood paella on the gas grill. Grilled fish on Saturday, then heated up the griddle and made French toast on Sunday morning. By the time we were done grilling steaks for dinner Sunday night, I realized I had cooked six meals that weekend without ever turning on the stove or oven in the kitchen. By that time the lines between barbeque and grilling had been crossed several times.

While there is still a little summer left, imagine that your kitchen has no walls. Grab a glass of wine, fire up the Weber and get back to the basics of cooking over an open fire. Sometimes evolution takes us back where we started.

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

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eriously? It seems like summer just began, and now here I am writing a “Back to School” article… I don’t know about your kids, but here’s what mine are excited about: Dante (5th grade) is looking forward to being the “oldest kids in school!” Berent (3rd grade) can’t wait to reunite with his best friend, Oliver (who he’s only seen once this summer,) and Jaxon (2nd grade) said, “Back to school? Already?” I know what you mean, Jaxon, but as our kids get ready for another school year, it’s always good for us adults to go back to the basics when it comes to wine

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Seeing is Believing Color is very important in wine, which is why people are often seen holding a glass of wine up to the light or against a white table cloth before drinking it. As wine ages, the color of the wine changes. Red wines in general begin as a very dark red or purple color. Over time, red wines tend to fade from this dark shade to a garnet and finally a brick red. At first this color change might only be noticed around the rim of a wine, but over the years the entire wine will fade. White wine on the other hand tends to darken with age. White wines usually start out straw or lemon in color and age to dark amber.

Why is the color of a wine so important to inspect? The color of a bottle of wine with respect to its age can be an important key in determining if a bottle of wine has been manufactured poorly. For example, if a one-year-old bottle of Sauvignon

Blanc is already a very dark, deep amber color when the bottle is first opened, this could signify that the bottle has not been manufactured and processed correctly, causing the wine to age prematurely. The same can be said for red wines, if a young bottle of Merlot is already a brick red or brown color when opened, chances are good there was a problem with the bottle, and it will not have optimal taste.

It is also important to inspect the legs of a glass of wine. Legs or fingers or tears are terms used to describe the streams of wine that are on the sides of a glass after it has been swirled around. Legs are an indicator of how much alcohol is the wine.

Just remember this: If the legs are slow to fall, it means high alcohol. In other words, if a wine’s legs are slow to form and then slowly roll down the bowl of the glass, it probably means you are holding a big wine that has a higher alcohol content.

Smell Well This is where the most time should be spent. Pay special attention to the aromas you are about to smell. The best way to release the aromas of a glass of wine is to swirl it for a few moments. Swirling helps to aerate the wine and allows more oxygen to have contact with the wine, which in turn releases aromas. It is important to smell a glass of wine before drinking

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it to ensure that the wine smells healthy. A wine should never smell moldy or stale. If you smell acetone (like nail polish remover,) just run away, your wine is officially spoiled.

Aside from checking if a wine smells healthy, swirling a glass of wine is also a great way to be able to smell the primary and/ or secondary aromas. Primary aromas are usually found in younger wines, and usually are fruit related. Look for the six categories of fruit aromas: citrus fruit (lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit,) tree fruit (apple and pear,) stone fruit (peach, apricot, and cherry,) berry fruit (blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, etc.,) tropical fruit (pineapple, banana, and mango,) and dried fruit (fig, prune, and raisin.) Secondary aromas to look for are wood (like vanilla, oak, cedar, and smoke,) earth (like mushroom, stone, and dust,) floral (like rose, violet, and orange blossom,) herbaceous (like grass, asparagus, bell pepper, olive, and eucalyptus, and miscellaneous (like tar, rubber, sulfur, wet dog- no joke, cat pee- again, not a joke, and yeast.)

Taste Test Finally there is your palate and tasting the wine. The purpose of tasting the wine, besides actually enjoying the winemaker’s creation, is to confirm everything that you just smelled. Because we spend the most time smelling the wine, our palate is used to confirm the fruit or the earth your nose detected. Some wines have layers of flavors that evolve as the wine passes through your palate. A wine that lingers is a sign of a good quality wine, but it also means the flavor can be enjoyed longer. Be sure to use your entire palate. Most people wine front to back, meaning they just take a sip of wine and then swallow it. Be sure to allow your entire palate to absorb the wine, so when you take a sip, let the wine travel the topography of your palate and let all of your tasting zones experience the wine. Be sure to let the wine hit the sides of your tongue; you may experience something new you never knew was there.

Feel It Mouthfeel is a term used in wine tasting to describe how a wine interacts with palate and how it feels or weighs in the mouth — typically described as body. A good analogy is comparing wine to how milk feels. If a wine feels like skim milk (thin and watery) then the wine is described as having a light body. A mediumbodied wine will feel like 2% milk, and a full-bodied wine will feel like whole milk, almost coating your palate.

Well, are you ready for the test… no, it’s not a written test, it’s a palate test. Invite your friends, tell them to pick out any bottle of wine and bring it over in a brown bag, and then pour the mystery wines and start using your senses! Carpe Vino!

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am a child of the ‘90s. I can sing “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” theme song beginning to end, The Babysitters Club series was neatly displayed on my desk when I was 11, I was banned from drinking Surge, totally jealous of my little sister’s Tomagotchi, and to this day I cannot get enough of the Hanson song, “Mmmbop”.

In the 1990s my school lunch, while not the most enticing part of my day, usually consisted of a main meat dish (actually made of meat), a whole wheat dinner roll, some kind of vegetable and a fruit cocktail mix of sorts. My drink options where limited - white milk everyday, and chocolate milk on Fridays. I ate school lunch Monday through Friday, and was only allowed to bring a “cold lunch” when fish sticks were on the menu. School lunch has changed since then.

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Outside of school, I was never exposed to many processed foods, Doritos were a special treat for a long time. My parents always made dinner and to my best recollection I cannot recall frozen “pre-made” meals frequenting the freezer. My parents would make pork chops, spaghetti, goulash, etc., always served with a vegetable and glass of milk. Dessert consisted of frozen yogurt or a sandwich cookie. I’d like to think I was, for the most part, raised on a fairly healthy, fairly nutritious diet.

I’ve noticed through the years, as fast food chains have taken over and frozen convenience food packages have made their contents appear more appealing, that this diet of natural, madefrom scratch dinners is becoming a thing of the past, and I’m wondering where children are getting proper nutrition these days.

As the oldest child of nine, I’ve had a front row seat to not only the changes in meals made at home, but also to the foods served at school. As I’ve watched my younger siblings go through elementary, middle and high school, I’ve noticed huge changes in the way the lunches are handled. No longer do you eat what is served — that is, a somewhat nutritious meal, containing all of the food groups. Now, especially in middle schools and high schools, kids are given many un-healthy options — ranch

dressing gets drizzled over everything from fries to pizza, a lunch consisting of a bag of Cheetos and bottle of Mountain Dew can be the norm...where is the nutrition in that? How are brains supposed to function on a diet of sodium and sugar?

Studies show that children and adolescents who are given a nutritious diet score higher on tests and are more focused in school. Nutrition is such an important part of brain development, and for whatever reason, we’ve lost sight of that (and by “we” I mean parents and kids of a decision-making age). We do not always seem to think about what goes into our bodies and how it may negatively affect our cognitive functioning.

Between 1994 and 1996 the Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., for the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA, conducted a study to determine how nutritious school lunches were and how it affected children’s test scores and behavior in school.

5,000 children between the ages of 6 and 18 were involved and the results showed that, in these three years, most children consumed enough vitamins and minerals, took in appropriate servings of food from all food groups, and were not offered so many options containing sugar and saturated fat. Overall, the study concluded that school meal programs had a positive effect on children — they were consuming what they needed in

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order to have healthy brain function.

A similar study was conducted by the USDA between 2007 and 2010 concluding that, now, school lunches aren’t even providing nutrient-dense options to children. Availability of vegetables given in school lunches is at less than 20% of what the food pyramid suggests, and kids only have access to whole grains on their lunch trays for 27% of their school meals throughout the entire year. Also of note, 29% percent of children’s total vegetable intake at school comes from potatoes...potatoes?

Last time I checked, potatoes were a starch — certainly not containing the vitamins and minerals of broccoli and peas, definitely not a leafy green packed with calcium, vitamin C and iron — all key vitamins and minerals to healthy brain function.

According to nutritionist, Sue Gilbert, “The foods your children do and do not eat can have a big impact on school success.” She explains how vital glucose, iron, folic acid, B vitamins, vitamin A and zinc are to brain development and function. “Without proper levels of these vitamins and minerals, children can have difficulty focusing, may be tired, apathetic, irritable, and forgetful” — none of these traits sound conducive to successful knowledge-absorption. So what can you do to ensure that your child is taking in the right amount of healthy foods to result in a happy, energetic, successful life and school career?

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To start, lead by example. If you’re caught snacking on a Twinkie but tell little Johnny he needs to have a bowl of grapes for his snack, he isn’t going to be very happy with you. He wants to be like you, and his eating habits will mirror yours. Keep healthy snacks around — not only in the house, but also in the car. It’s just as easy to open a bag of trail mix, made-up of nuts and fruits, as it is to run through the drive through for some fries to tide you over until after piano lessons.

It is difficult to monitor a child at school and to know what they are eating at lunch, but with proper education at home and a positive view of fruits, veggies and whole grains, perhaps healthier decisions can be made. If school cannot provide the proper nutrients for your child, then invest in a lunch box, and send the kids to school with a meal that you know they will benefit from. Keep in mind that just because you carrots to accompany a ham and cheese sandwich, mini bag of potato chips and a Snickers bar, those carrots may not get eaten — provide your child with a variety of healthy choices.

Education is key to healthy eating. Keep this in mind as the classes start up and you are unable to monitor what goes into your child’s body at lunch time. I am proof that they will remember the nutritional values you instill in them...among other moments from their childhood.

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Plant It Forward – Sharing Your Garden

BY MARY ELLEN CONNELLY

Passionate gardeners can’t hide their light under a bushel.

Hundreds of true lilies bloomed in Sunni Koch’s garden in early July where she and I strolled and commented about each plant that caught our eye. “These gardens would not be here if not for wonderful friends,” Sunni said. “I look around and see plants from all kinds of people who gave them to me.”

Many of our perennial plants come from humble beginnings — a simple division from a friend or neighbor, a small slice of

earth with roots and leaves. Wholesale nurseries propagate many perennials the same way, dividing and growing, dividing and growing. Because perennials never quit giving, gardeners can keep sharing.

That’s the best thing about perennials: they have more energy than that television bunny. It’s their nature to spread outward in all directions; roots move into new territory to find nutrients and water. Once they’ve grown into healthy clumps you will always

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Not a plant is wasted from Sunni’s garden. Whenever she thins or moves them she puts the extras out on her curb with a “Free” sign. Sometimes her back is barely turned before someone stops and carries them off. “Just did it today,” she said. “Twice I dug up giant clumps of Siberian iris and they are already gone. My plants are all over the neighborhood,” she said, and she even receives thank you notes.

Sunni has even shared roses, those that sucker like ‘Magnifica or ‘Snowy Owl’. She described them as “those rugosa shrub roses that have that wonderful attar of rose fragrance that perfumes are made from and thorns that could kill you.”

Indirectly, she received Rosa ‘Viking Queen’ and ‘Seven Sisters’ in return. Both are climbers and they bloomed along the top of a six-foot fence.

A mutual friend gave both of us starter plants of feverfew (Matricaria) and a funky white Allium called ‘Ivory Queen’. When another friend planned to move, she invited us over to dig up her perennials. Later, when she was resettled, we shared them back again.

My first perennials were old-fashioned daylilies that transplanted without a hitch and made me an instant success and hungry for more. They were gifts from Margaret and Bill, neighbors who lived across the street from our first house. A

Sunni Koch in her garden.

Photo compliments of Marianne Larsen.

good daylily will hook a neophyte gardener any day.

Then at our current house, my next-door neighbor offered me periwinkle groundcover (Vinca minor) stems that crept into her grass beyond their allotted space. I diligently planted hundreds of spare vines into my shady areas and kept them moist for several weeks. They all rooted in, easy as pie. Now, several years later, I tear out Vinca by the bagsful and give it away.

Some of the older ladies from the Sioux Falls Garden Club shared plants with me about this same time (older then is about my age now). Stella Mortenson toured me around the perimeter of her back yard and dug me clumps of curly garlic

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chives (Allium senescens ‘Glauca’) and a tall sweet woodruff with a white foamy flower. I can still hear Stella saying, “I like it better than baby’s breath.” Her gifts to me have multiplied into hundreds that have gone on to grow for others.

This year my annual hyacinth bean plants were a gift and have climbed eight feet on bamboo poles. My promise of a reciprocal white bleeding heart and other shade tolerant plants is still on my to-do list.

Sunni and I concurred that we wouldn’t give away invasive plants like gooseneck loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides) and the purple, fall-blooming, obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana), at least not without a word of caution. “Fall obedient plant is not obedient,” she emphasized. “I would throw those away. A friend did give me some once and I’m still trying to get rid of it.”

There is a story of an English gardener, Miss Wilmott, who

surreptitiously sowed seed of a biennial sea holly (Eryngium giganteum) from her pocketbook as she visited others’ gardens.

Ghostly silver foliage appeared the first year and the second year white spiny flowers erupted. You can find seed of the same plant by looking up Eryngium Miss Willmott’s Ghost.

You too could sneak such annual and biennial seeds into friends’ garden spaces. In late summer or fall, take a stem, ripe with seed, of annual poppies (Papaver), larkspur (Consolida), rose campion, or tall flowering tobacco (Nicotiana sylvestris) and wave them over soil like magic wands spreading stardust.

Perennial bloodroot or corydalis seed could be collected all summer and snuck into shady areas in late autumn.

Sunni had another suggestion: Neighbors could have plant exchanges, and for those who don’t garden, well, they can bring the treats! “It would be such a wonderful thing to have neighbors get together and share plants,” she said.

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This adorable bib tucks into its own built-in pouch for meals on the go.

Parents love its waterproof material and catch-all food pocket. Several animal designs in stock. $8.25 each at Cutie Pie Belly & Baby Boutique.

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Cuff Bracelets

Turn your photos into wearable works of art with our new trendy cuff bracelets. Choose from over 11 designs. Starting at: $22.99 at www.haroldsphoto.com

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Necklace golf ball markers are now in. Several colors of these Swarovski crystal marker necklaces to choose from. $32 at Go Casual.

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Beautiful New Countertops!

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Autumn Accessories

Find the colors of Fall at Lillian’s.

Accessories to accentuate your favorite fall fashions. Belts shown $24, vintage look brooch or hair clip $14 each. Open for a sneak peak August 2, 4pm - 7pm and August 4 - 7. 311 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 275-5720.

Goodies to Go

Stop for your tray of delicious homemade cookeis or bars and be the hit of any summer gathering. Shown $21.80 for 2 dozen. Cookie Jar. 125 W. 10th St. (605) 978-0991.

Abracadabra!

Wow friends and family with these blast-fromthe-past magic tricks and pranks from a Sioux Falls company. Available at Child’s Play Toys. $3.99 - $6.99 each.

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It’s Time

It’s time to treat yourself to a Pandora® watch. Swiss made black crown diamond watches, with interchangeable bands and faces. Starting at just $175 at You’ve Been Framed. 57th & Western. 361-9229.

WINGS Jewelry

WINGS Jewelry is available at Forget Me Not Gift Boutique. Hand crafted using the finest components, including beautiful and unique semiprecious gemstones, pearls, swarovski crystals and sterling silver. Our designers have exquisite taste and are creating new looks every week. 57th & Western.

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Brighten Up!

Brightne up your wardrobe and experience delightful design in these luxurious and comfortable hoodies.

Just $65 each at Tote-ally Gorgeous Boutique. 57th & Western. (605) 274-3500.

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Sometimes BIG comfort comes in small packages. Also available in red. $52 at Hip Chic Boutique. 328 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 271-8480.

Monthly Ladies Class

Create an amazing bowl at our monthly ladies’ class on Thursday, August 18. Color Me Mine. 3709 W. 41st St. (605) 362-6055.

Wire Shopping Basket

Be green in style with this wire shopping basket. Perfect for the beach or your trip to the Farmer’s Market. Comes in medium ($79) and large ($109) at Twetten’s Interiors.

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Custom Bracelets & Necklaces

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Pocket Nanny

Four simple timers help new parents remember how long it has been since the last diaper change, nursing or feeding, dose of medication and more. Comes in several colors. Just $25.99 at Kids Stuff Super Store. 3109 S. Carolyn Ave. (605) 361-8636.

A Little Chocolate

Sometimes a girl just needs a little chocolate! Handmade truffles in a variety of fabulous flavors are now available at My Current Obsession.

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Rustic Decor

Decorate with this rustic metal hanging — available in different sizes and designs. Shown just $62.50 at Josephine’s Floral Design. 401 E. 8th St. 338-9290.

Jessica Simpson

Choose from the new selection of stylish Jessica Simpson shoes and boots for Fall. Stride Rite.

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Versatile & Beautiful

This exotic “Sea Breeze” pin is sure to tickle your fancy. Swarovski’s Capri blue and jonquil crystal look swimmingly, set in a dramatic hematite finish.

Wear this stunning pin/pendant combination around the neck, on a shoulder strap, on the lapel of your favorite jacket or on a beach cover up for an unprecedented dash of glamour. $98 at Fifth Avenue Collection. Shop their national showroom - just east of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. 335-0602.

Kitchen Quips

Nostalgia and humor all in one. Choose from kitchen towels, make-up bags and mugs. Shown just $8.99 and $9.95 at Pretty Please Boutique.

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New Fiesta Color!

Marigold is the newest member of the Fiesta family — and it is gorgeous. Get all your Fiesta at Maxwell’s Food Equipment — the lowest prices on Fiesta in town. Mix and match. Dinner plate shown just $8.51. 1212 S. Cliff Ave. (605) 336-2675.

Sum-SumSummertime

Time for sum-sumsummertime fun at The Northwoods Vista. August Special - 3 night stay for just $450 plus tax. www.northwoodsvista. com or (605) 310-6692.

Attention Wine Lovers

For the wine lover on your gift list, get these unique wine-themed TV trays. Set of four with stand just $169.99 at Good Spirits Fine Wine & Liquor. 41st & Minnesota.

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Draftee: A High School Teacher Goes to War

Author David Volk captures the life he and 2.5 others led as a Vietnam draftee, the unique experiences in a foreign land, and the lives they all leave behind in order to serve their country. Also, catch the program based on the book at the Old Courthouse Museum August 14th at 1 p.m. 200 W. 6th St.

Favorite Things

Stop at Susanne’s to see a few of our new favorite things for Fall. Shown: tote $210, wallet $90, clutch $110 and coin purse $92. Susanne’s on Phillips. 216 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 330-4002.

Best You’ve Tasted

Easy-to-make pancake and waffle mixes — that might just be the best you’ve tasted — are available at Breadsmith. Light and fluffy and can get even the sleepiest heads up in the morning.

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Chicken or Egg?

Ponder it over a delicious freshly-made egg salad sandwich (available on Tuesdays and Thursdays) at Kaladi’s.

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Dress Specialists

Shop AmaVo’s huge dress selection — you are sure to find the perfect dress for any occasion. Shown $63 and $187.

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Celebrate baby’s birth with a decorative frame that looks trendy and fun. Available in pink or blue. $28.00 each at Cutie Pie Belly & Baby Boutique. 225 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 271-2781.

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All folded t-shirts and dance cami’s are just $10 each through the month of August.

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Bison is Back!

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Beautifully Designed— Perfectly Priced

There’s still time for fashion to bloom in your home! This sofa will be a refreshing way to dress up your room for the final days of summer and beyond. Find it for $559 at the Furniture Mart.

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WOW!

Only one word to describe it... wow! Rehfeld’s offers a large selection of original art from the area’s finest artists. Rehfeld’s Art and Framing. 210 S. Phillips Ave. 336-9737 or www. rehfeldsonline.com

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This gorgeous ring features a center round diamond and kite set princess cut diamonds and a diamond profile ~ various sizes available ~ prices vary. The Diamond Room. 3501 W. 57th Street. 605-362-0008.

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Rambling Rows Jacket, 8 from infant to Adult XL. Variations at the end of the basic pattern for popular 18” doll. Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, 271-0741, www.athenafibers.com.

Back to School Eyecare

Visionary Eye Clinic offers all your back to school eyecare needs. Whether it’s an exam, glasses or contact lenses we’ve got you covered! Call for an appointment or stop in today! 6100 W 41st St. 605-940-6200

A Little Sparkle

Add a little sparkle to your life with these limited edition Flower Diamond beads by Trollbeads. See these beads and the entire Trollbeads collection at Holsen Hus. 126 S Phillips Ave. 331-4700.

Patagonia Backpacks

Several sizes available with different compartment configurations to get you across town on your bike or a little day hike on your favorite trail. $39-$89.

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Talexia Cable

A new addition to Riddle’s alternative metal selection, this men’s Talexia cable bracelet is stylish and comfortable, with stainless steel beads and an adjustable fastener. See this and other alternative metal designs at Riddle’s Jewelry, the Galleria at 41st and Louise. 605-361-0911.

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One of Vancouver’s most popular tourist attractions, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is the oldest tourist attraction in the city, built in 1889. It stretches 450 feet across and 230 feet above the Capilano River. The Bridge is just minutes from downtown and is home to a variety of other attractions. Cross over the Bridge to Treetops Adventure, which is the park’s

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Stanley Park Vancouver has over 200 parks, each with its own diversity. The most famous of these parks is Stanley Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world. Home to a 150-year-old forest, 8.85 kilometers of seawall, and many other thrilling attractions, Stanley Park is recognized as one of the greatest parks of the world. It was the city of Vancouver’s first park and is close to downtown. Wildlife and plants provide an appealing surrounding for visitors, with a variety of entertainment and activities constantly happening in the park.

Discover the best way to see the world Nothing compares to the river. Where else but on the river can you journey into the heart of the world’s greatest cities and towns, and discover the true nature of the land? Comfortable and convenient, it offers a greater variety of destinations than you could encounter any other way. Spend less time getting there and more time being there. Little wonder that river cruising is the fastest-growing segment of the travel industry.

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Vandusen Botanical Garden Located in the heart of Vancouver, this breathtaking 55acre garden opened in 1975, and ever since has matured into a botanical garden of international recognition.

Included in Vandusen Botanical Garden is a collection of several thousand plants from around the world from South Africa to the Himalayas. This living museum attraction is one you won’t want to miss, and is beautiful in every season. Enjoy the cherry trees in the spring, the water lily gardens in the summer, the brilliant colors in the fall, and the witch hazels in the winter. The Garden is also home to 65 species of birds.

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Beluga whale in the Vancouver Aquarium

Prince of Whales Take the Ultimate Day Tour on the Prince of Whales, which is the largest and safest environmentally-friendly whale watching company in the city. Departing from Vancouver, the tour includes whale watching, a stop in downtown Victoria for lunch, and a stroll through the Butchart Gardens before returning to Vancouver. Witness orcas, humpbacks, seals, eagles, porpoises, sea lions and more on this spectacular adventure.

Take the Big Bus Tour to your chosen location, explore as long as you’d like, and then hop back on the next bus to move on to the next destination on your list. To make it even greater, when you buy one of the Big Bus hop-on hop-off passes or attraction packages, you get your choice of delicious homemade ice cream or fudge for free. You also have the option of making a combo deal and adding an attraction ticket to your Big Bus Tour to places such as the Vancouver Aquarium, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Stanley Park, and more.

Big Bus Tours With this fantastic opportunity, you get a pass to take a ride around Vancouver for one or two whole days. Receive access to unlimited hop-on and hop-off bus service within any selectively chosen routes around some of Vancouver’s most popular areas.

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Take an end-of-summer vacation to Vancouver and enjoy the many things to do outdoors as well as indoors in this very impressive city.

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Mr. Boller received his degree from St. Mary’s University in Winona MN and MBA from the University of Sioux Falls. He is also a Registered Respiratory Therapist. From 1992–2000 he served as Director of Operations for University Physicians in Sioux Falls and since that time he has been administrator of two private practices in MN. He is a member of the Medical Group Management Association.

“Although I wasn’t sick, I knew something was different.”

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varian cancer is the most serious and dangerous of all cancers of the female reproductive system. Fortunately, it’s uncommon – especially in younger women.

Yet for women of all ages, the risk still exists, so women should be aware of the signs and symptoms, and get regular exams.

While she felt some vague changes in her body that she couldn’t put her finger on, Mary Merrill of Sioux Falls had no inkling that she had ovarian cancer until she went in for her annual exam in the spring of 2009. “Although I wasn’t sick, I knew something was different.” Her doctor felt something on her right ovary, and referred her for further testing.

When a mass was evident on ultrasound, Mary underwent a complete hysterectomy, and testing of the specimen proved she had stage 3 ovarian cancer.

“It was so sudden that I didn’t even have time to think about it,” said Mary, who was age 51 at the time. “I had great care, and the best support that family and friends could give. I hardly had time to think about myself.”

After her surgery, Mary had six chemotherapy treatments to destroy any cancer cells that remained in her body. “Chemo was tough, especially the first three treatments,” she said. Yet two years later, Mary is healthy and cancer free. She’s thankful that genetic testing turned out to be negative, so her adult children won’t have to worry about being at a higher risk of cancer.

“Cancer is quite a journey. You become bonded with every single person who has ever been diagnosed,” Mary said. She has many opportunities to meet other cancer patients while on the job at the Quarry Café in the Prairie Center at Avera McKennan, home of the Avera Cancer Institute. “Now, I just want to be there for other cancer patients and their families.”

Ovarian cancer grows quickly and can progress without noticeable symptoms from early to advanced stages within a year. In fact, only about 25 percent of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at early stages.

Paying attention to symptoms can help improve a woman’s chances of being diagnosed and treated promptly. Symptoms

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“Nationwide, an estimated 88,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with cancer of the reproductive system in 2011...” include a sense of bloating in the abdomen, swelling of the abdomen, pelvic or abdominal pain, or feeling full quickly when eating.

Dr. Luis Rojas, gynecologic oncologist with Avera Medical Group Gynecologic Oncology, said the cancer often grows in the outer shell of the ovary, and can “shower” cancer cells into the abdomen, spreading the disease.

Unfortunately, there are no screening tests for ovarian cancer that are comparable to mammography for early detection of breast cancer, or the pap smear for early detection of cervical cancer.

“Some women ask for the CA125 blood test as a screening test for ovarian cancer, but that is a misuse of the test, because there can be a lot of false positives from other causes such as fibroids, endometriosis, ovulation, or even a cold or the flu,” Dr. Rojas said.

“A cancerous mass on the ovary can be felt during a pelvic exam, but not in all cases,” Dr. Rojas added. “The average age for getting ovarian cancer is around 60. Thanks to novel therapies, outcomes are improving for ovarian cancer,” Dr. Rojas said. One example is intraperitoneal chemotherapy, in which chemotherapy is delivered directly into the abdominal cavity.

Nationwide, an estimated 88,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with cancer of the reproductive system in 2011, including cancer of the cervix, ovary and uterus. Ovarian cancer accounts for about 22,000 of those cases.

“It’s important to listen to your body,” said Dr. Rojas. “See your doctor annually for a pelvic exam, and report symptoms such as unusual bleeding, vague sensations of bloating or a change in bowel or bladder habits,” Dr. Rojas advises.

To learn more, go to www.AveraWomens.org.

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he end of summer is near, and it can be a difficult time for many children. It means less time running through the sprinkler and enjoying the sunny outdoors, as well as going back to school. However, their back to school days don’t have to be ho-hum. A fantastic way to change your child’s mood about this time of year is making some exciting back-to-school crafts.

It’s a great way to have fun with your kids and find unique ways to add their special touches to school supplies without spending a lot of money.

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Bookworm Pencil Topper Supplies: pencil, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, hot glue gun Directions: Take a pipe cleaner and roll one end into a ball. Glue it in order to prevent it from uncurling. Beginning at the middle of the pencil, twist the pipe cleaner around the pencil until you reach the eraser portion. Secure the pipe cleaner to the pencil with the glue gun. Finish this fun pencil topper with two googly eyes, creating a little bookworm that will make your child smile whenever they use it.

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Supplies: craft foam in various colors, 3/4” pom pom, two googly eyes, yarn, white glue, fine-point permanent markers of various colors, and scissors (decorative, if desired) Directions: Using your choice of scissors, cut 2” x 10” strips of foam to use as the base of the bookmark. Get creative with more foam and cut out additional shapes, such as a heart, star, or sunshine. Glue your shapes to one end of the bookmark strip. You may choose to jazz up your shapes with the permanent markers, pompoms, googly eyes, and yarn to make a face or other fun designs. On the blank portion of the bookmark, tell your child to make a list of the books they read as they finish them. This is a great way to encourage your child to keep reading books, and create new bookmarks every time one gets full of book titles.

Personalized Water Bottle Supplies: water bottle, paint pens, any other decoration of choice for the water bottle such as stickers, charms, ribbons, etc.

Directions: Using the paint pens of choice, write on the water bottle some inspirational messages, quotes, your child’s name, encouraging words, or any other thing that you think will make your child proud to have the water bottle with them at school. Allow time for the ink of the paint pens to dry as you rotate the water bottle. Next, use your favorite decorations to add more of a personalized touch. You can also hang a charm on a ribbon or fabric trim and tie this to the top of the bottle. Your child will want to keep drinking their water throughout the day with this neat water bottle by their side.

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Supplies: sewing machine (optional), recycled jeans, fabric scissors, cotton belt, needle, thread Directions: Take a pair of old jeans and make sure to zip the zipper before turning them inside out. Using a pair of fabric scissors, cut off both legs about 3 inches from

the crotch of the jeans. Once the legs of the jeans are cut, fold the cutoff jeans and match up the side seams. Whether you choose to use a sewing machine or hand stitch is up to you.

Sew each leg closed about 1 inch from the cut edge. Trim the jean material 1/2 inch from where the stitching is, and turn the jeans right-side-out to see the bag start to take its form. Take your cotton belt of choice to use for the handle, and thread it through the belt loops of the jeans, tying the ends together.

Checklist Placemat Supplies: glue stick, scissors, decorative paper, laminate material, 18 x 12 inch sheet of poster board, adhesive-backed velcro dot, both permanent and nontoxic dry-erase markers Directions: Take your decorative paper and cut out three 6 x 12 inch rectangles. Glue them side by side onto the poster board. Using the permanent markers, write a checklist on the left rectangle for things to “do at home”, and a checklist on the right rectangle for things to “take to school”. Be sure to leave some blank spaces at the bottom of each checklist for some erasable reminders. Laminate the placemat and have your child use the dry-erase markers to check off items on the checklist or write their reminders on the bottoms. Place the velcro dot somewhere on the placemat and dry-erase marker to keep the marker in a handy spot. This will help your child take responsibility for their own duties both at home and at school and have a little fun in the process.

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Collage Notebook Supplies: magazines, glue stick, scissors, notebook or binder, paintbrush, mod podge (found at craft stores) Directions: Have your child cut images and words out of magazines that they like and arrange them on their binder or notebook of choice. Once the arrangement is set to their preferred order, help them use a glue stick to secure the collage in place. Take a paintbrush and brush a layer of mod podge over the notebook or binder to cover all of the magazine clippings. Allow to dry completely, and your child will have a personalized treasure to show off in class.

In addition to the above crafts, don’t be afraid to let your imagination run wild with the personalization of school supplies. Older kids can use jewels and paint as cellphone accessories, pencil cases and book bags can be decorated in many ways, and because of the new school year and many memories are yet to be had, it’s a great time to start keeping a scrapbook for your child and encourage them to record their most cherished moments.

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Babies who are breastfed have a much lower risk of developing diarrhea or ear infections. Long-term benefits include a reduced risk for allergies, some childhood cancers, childhood obesity and even heart attack and stroke later in life.

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hen Tami Solberg had her first child five years ago, breastfeeding her was instantly easy and natural. She loved holding her daughter Hannah in her arms, both nourishing her and bonding with her. “You can forget labor pains, but you never forget nursing,” Solberg says. “There’s nothing like those moments when they put their hand up on your throat and you look in their eyes.”

The new mom was looking forward to the same beautiful experience when she had her second child in April. But this time around, little Grant was having trouble getting latched on and she found herself sore and tense every time he went to nurse.

“It was very confusing for me,” Solberg says. “When you feel like you’re doing something wrong it’s hard on you as a mom.”

Getting Some Help After two weeks, Solberg and her newborn visited a Sanford Certified Lactation Consultant who quickly figured out what was going on. During that 45 minute appointment, Solberg learned how to get Grant properly latched on to feed. The extra support and help made all the difference.

“I had such a huge sense of relief,” Solberg says. “The problem wasn’t with me and it wasn’t with Grant, we just needed a little help to put it together right.”

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, says Martha Pap, a Sanford Health Certified Lactation Consultant who has helped mothers like Tami for over 13 years. New mothers and their babies benefit so much from breastfeeding, she adds.

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“As we study it more and more, science is showing us that there are more benefits than we even can imagine,” Pap says. “We’re just going to find out more amazing things.” Studies have shown that breast milk is the ideal food for infants, Pap says. The compounds in breast milk help fight infection, support brain growth and maturation of the immune system and aid in digestion. Babies who are breastfed have a much lower risk of developing diarrhea or ear infections. Long-term benefits include a reduced risk for allergies, some childhood cancers, childhood obesity and even heart attack and stroke later in life.

Good for Mom, Too In addition to the fact that new moms don’t have to buy or worry about carrying around formula, they also see health benefits from nursing, Pap says. The hormones released by nursing help reduce the blood lost after delivering a baby and shrink the uterus back to size.

Nursing moms also tend to burn more calories, which helps them lose excess baby weight faster. Moms who have nursed also have lowered risks of breast and ovarian cancer.

Lactation consultants give new mothers the information and support they need to be successful at nursing, Pap said.

They are able to help with any type of nursing question, from mothers who need help getting their newborns to latch on properly or moms who want advice about how to use a breast pump once maternity leave is over.

“Sometimes you just need a little support to help you through those difficult times,” Pap adds. “Taking that time to work on what is giving you trouble can make all the difference.”

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As the owner of a beauty salon, Solberg likes to encourage the women that work with her to consider breastfeeding.

She gives each of her stylists a breastfeeding book and makes sure to have a space where they can privately and comfortably pump breast milk after they return to work.

“It’s great to have a really good support network,” adds Solberg. “I think its part of my calling to be as encouraging and supportive about breastfeeding as I can.”

Solberg says she’s glad that she and her new baby have been able to once again enjoy nursing. Now that he’s eating well, he sleeps better and everyone is more relaxed, she said.

“It was really important to me that we have this time,” Solberg says. “I wouldn’t give this up for the world.”

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THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN WE HAVE COME ACROSS THIS MONTH. WE HOPE TO SHARE WITH YOU SOME YOU HAVE NOT SEEN BEFORE AND ALSO INTRODUCE OTHERS BEING RELEASED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. ENJOY.

Octavia Boone’s Big Questions About Life, the Universe, and Everything

by Rebecca Rupp Octavia’s best friend, Andrew, wants to know why time runs forward instead of backward, or if it’s possible to talk to an alien jellyfish. Octavia has much bigger questions on her mind: Why do bad things happen, like Hurricane Katrina and 9/11? What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Octavia’s artist father, Boone, is convinced that Henry David Thoreau holds the key. Meanwhile, her mother, Ray, has always been seeking the larger meaning of life — until now. Not only have Octavia’s parents come up with different answers to the big questions, but their answers are threatening to tear her family apart.

Ages 9 yrs - 12 yrs Candlewick Press

Pick-Up Game Full Day at Full Court

by Marc Aronson It’s one steamy July day at the West 4th Street Court in NYC, otherwise known as The Cage.

Hotshot ESPN is wooing the scouts, Boo is struggling to guard the weird new guy named Waco, a Spike Lee wannabe has video rolling, and virgin Irene is sizing up six-foot-eightand-a-half-inch Chester. Nine of YA literature’s top writers, including Walter Dean Myers, Rita Williams-Garcia, Adam Rapp, Joseph Bruchac, and Sharon Flake reveal how it all goes down in a searing collection of short stories, in which each one picks up where the previous one ends.

Ages 14 yrs and up Candlewick Press

A Place to Call Home

by Alexis Deacon When a band of brothers outgrows the dim confines of their birthplace, there is no other choice but to set out into the world on a grand adventure. Timid and terrified at first, they soon find ingenious ways to simulate the safety of their familiar hole. They bravely cross a muddy sea, climb a discarded mountain, survive an appliance-like labyrinth, and finally reach the edge of the world. What will they see there, and will they ever find a place they can call their own?

Ages 3 yrs and up Candlewick Press

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King Hugo’s Huge Ego

by Chris Van Dusen Hugo is a tiny king with a very large ego. But when he mistreats a villager who also happens to be a sorceress, the spell she casts causes his head to literally swell. The more he boasts, the bigger it gets, until it finally topples the mini monarch right off his castle! Who will cut this royal pain down to size? And, more important, will anyone live happily ever after? Chris Van Dusen’s hilarious story is matched only by his outrageous illustrations. Together, they make for a picture book that is sometimes fairy tale, sometimes cautionary tale, and always laughoutloud funny.

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Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Learning

by Lucy Cousins How many legs does a spider have? What sound does a sheep make? Which animal is tall, and which is teeny tiny? Does a fire truck go faster than a tortoise? Interactive flaps in this big, bright book help toddlers and preschoolers explore a wide variety of standard concepts.

And Maisy always has a few surprises along the way! Can you toot like a trumpet - or jump like a kangaroo?

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StoryWorld: Legends of the Sea Create-A- Story Kit

by John and Caitlin Matthews Have you ever wanted to tell a story but not known how to begin? The StoryWorld series is specially designed to inspire storytellers, Each card introduces a character, place, or event, which can be combined to create original and exciting tales. This top-up pack contains twentyeight brand-new cards that you can combine with the main StoryWorld box or use on their own. Exploring the theme of sea adventures, this pack will help you to create stories filled with action and magic.

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Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!

by Geoffrey Hayes In this Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner Benny and his sister Penny know it’s wrong to sneak into someone else’s backyard but their mysterious new neighbor — or is it a monster?

— may be a thief. They go snooping and discover a lot about themselves and...a new friend.

Ages 6 yrs and up Candlewick Press

Joe and Sparky, Superstars!

by Jamie Michalak When fun-seeking Joe, a giraffe, takes a reluctant Sparky, a turtle, on a wild ride across the famous cageless zoo to see a mysterious box displaying a talent show, the two decide they must compete to be the next famous pair. But what are their talents? Joe can run fast, wiggle his ears, and touch his nose with his tongue (not to mention drive a car). But Sparky doesn’t know what his special skill is. Can the enthusiastic encouragement of Joe the World’s Best Talent Finder help the retiring Sparky become a star?

Ages 5 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewick Press

The World Champion of Staying Awake

by Sean Taylor It’s time for Stella to go to bed. But how can she sleep when Cherry Pig, Thunderbolt the puppet mouse, and Beanbag Frog are wide awake? “I’m the world champion of staying awake!” shouts Cherry Pig, bouncing on the bed. Luckily Stella is good at thinking up ways to get her toys to sleep - by taking them on a sailing Pillow Ship, a shoebox Midnight Train, and a toy-basket Starship Balloon. With luminous illustrations and an utterly charming text (“I’ve shut my eyes, but my feet are completely woken-up . . . “), this ode to a child’s imagination and boundless spirit is certain to be a winning choice at bedtime.

Ages 3 yrs and up Candlewick Press

Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?

by Martin Waddell From the winner of the 2004 Hans Christian Andersen Medal!

“I don’t like the dark,” said Little Bear.

“What dark?” said Big Bear.

“The dark all around us,” said Little Bear.

In this tender account of a sleepless night in the bear cave, Big Bear sets out with all his patience and understanding to show Little Bear that the dark is nothing to be afraid of. When all the lanterns in the cave aren’t enough to quell Little Bear’s troubled emotions, Big Bear offers--in a final loving gesture--nothing less than the bright yellow moon and the twinkling stars!

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Adalyn, 6 mos.

Charlie, 2 mos.

Eli, 6 mos.

Charlie, 10 mos.

Each month we will choose and feature new cute kids. Your child could be next, so send in a picture today.

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Estephan, 14 mos.

Jack, 2 yrs.

Finley, 1 yr.

Ella, 3 yrs.

Jaymeson, 2 1/2 yrs.

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JoJo, 3 yrs.

Gracie, 6 yrs., Camryn, 10 yrs.

Lexie, 7 yrs., Landry, 3 yrs.

Riley, 3 wks.

Matai, 4 1/2 yrs.

Rogene Lorang:

Teaching the Children Well

BY JOHN NICHOLS

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t’s an understatement to say that teaching has been a big part of Rogene Lorang’s life. This month when the doors open at St. Lambert elementary school in Sioux Falls, Mrs. Lorang, as she is known to her students both past and present, will begin her 38th year as an educator – all of them at St. Lambert. Her imprint on others is obvious. She’s touched the lives of countless students and colleagues with her gentle, nurturing style. But as much as she’s given through teaching, Rogene would be the first to tell you how much she’s received. She met her husband, Leo, when they were both “new puppy” teachers and they made their home and raised their family barely a stone’s throw from the school’s front doors. We sat down with Rogene to discuss teaching, “kids nowadays,” and the experiences of a rich and ongoing career.

What was your inspiration to go into teaching?

I was the oldest of nine kids so I’ve been around children my

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whole life. I did a lot of babysitting growing up, which I loved, and I worked as a nanny in New York during my college years.

I’ve always loved being around children, so teaching seemed a natural fit for me.

Were you a good student?

I was an average student. I probably wasn’t the most motivated learner and yet one of the more rewarding aspects of teaching for me is helping motivate students who are bright but just haven’t had the light go on yet. When you can connect with a student and help them find interest in something they didn’t care about before, that’s a great feeling. When a child says, ‘you know, I kind of like math.” That is a wonderful feeling.

What grades have you taught and which is your favorite?

I taught fourth grade for my first nine years, but I’ve taught sixth grade ever since. I’ve enjoyed all my teaching experiences, but I really love teaching sixth graders. It’s such a great age.

They are the oldest kids at our school and we ask a lot of them.

To see their maturity level grow and watch them become not just students, but role models and mentors to the younger students, is very rewarding.

How has the dynamic of teaching changed during your career?

We expect a lot more from kids today. The material we are teaching them now is a lot more advanced and the skills they have at such a young age are amazing. I’ve helped organize our Science Fair for years and the projects the kids come up with now are incredible. The other thing that’s changed is the level of communication and organization. With email, weekly newsletters, and daily planners, it’s much easier for parents, teachers, and students to connect and communicate — that’s a good thing. There also seems to be a lot more paperwork and process (laughs) but I suppose that just comes with the job.

It seems adults have been complaining about ‘kids nowadays’ since the beginning of time. Have kids changed at all over the years?

If they have, they’ve changed for the better. We put a lot of responsibility on their shoulders and sometimes we forget that.

One thing I have noticed is that kids seem to show more concern for each other now. Some of our measures like establishing the school as a ‘no tease zone’ and the education that’s been done around bullying have really helped kids understand and show more empathy for each other. I do have real concerns about what happens with social networking and texting, but I don’t think that’s as much of problem at the grade school level.

You’ve had the interesting experience of teaching different

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generations of the same family. When you’ve taught the parent and then the child, do you ever notice any similarities?

Honestly, I haven’t noticed a lot of similarities. If anything I sometimes am struck by how different they are. I had one dad who was very outgoing and sort of the class clown in a good way, but then I was struck by how quiet and reserved his child was. I guess we shouldn’t be surprised, as even brothers and sisters tend to be quite different.

Do you have a teaching philosophy?

I don’t know if it’s a philosophy, but I think it is very important to make each child feel valued for the unique and talented individuals they are. It’s our job to help them discover their abilities and bring out the best in them.

What’s the biggest thing parents can do to help with their children’s education?

I would say just staying connected and engaged with what’s going on in their lives and doing your best to keep them intellectually stimulated. Read to them. Play games with them.

Take them to the library. Encourage their natural curiosity.

It’s a common thought that being around young people helps keep an adult’s world view more youthful (i.e.

optimistic, energetic). Do you find that to be the case?

I hope so (laughs). I enjoy doing the fun things with the kids and I certainly don’t feel as old as what my age really is. I think there really is something to that. Plus I’m always amazed at the things I see and hear from kids on a day-to-day basis.

Can you share an example?

Here’s a good one. I always put inspirational quotes up on the whiteboard. It’s just something I’ve always done. This spring, during the last few days of school I’d forgotten to update the quote and the kids noticed, so I asked who had a good quote to put on the board. One of the boys shoots up his hand and says, ‘I do!’ So he takes the marker and writes on the board, ‘Life is good, but heaven is better.’ I thought that was pretty incredible coming from a person so young.

You’ve taught so many people over the years; former students must approach you all the time. Are you able to remember all their names?

I do get approached occasionally and I have to admit sometimes I don’t remember names right away, but if we chat long enough, a lot of times the name will come to me. Usually it’s their smile that tips me off. Appearances change as people get older but smiles seem to stay the same. It’s those 12 yearold smiles that will stay with me forever.

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Cannon Ball!

BY DICK ROGEN, DVM Horizon Pet Care, 1224 E. Holly Blvd., Brandon, SD (605) 582.8445

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n a recent trip to the lake, Piper decided to perform the perfect cannon ball! Now she really had never seen or practiced such a feat, but instinctively she left a big spray in the air. She also had never been swimming before. Piper was very surprised when her feet did not touch the bottom.

Her instincts told her what to do and allowed her to safely get back into the boat. How did she know? Who told her? She certainly did not take diving classes. In our busy and noisy lives, do we use our instincts?

Dogs with storm fears are much more accurate than the weatherman. They know when a storm is approaching, often before their humans can give tranquilizers or put them in a safe place. Do they feel the pressure changes? Can they sense humidity changes or feel the electrical charges in the air? They won’t tell us, or at least I am not good at translating. They just know.

We know as Veterinarians, that animals are very complex in their behaviors and communications. Every morning as soon as the sun appears the momma cows call out for their babies to

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come and nurse. There are several that chew out the stragglers much like moms and their teenagers. I suspect they are teaching them to be good cow citizens.

How does that young bird know how to fly, the turtles that hatch to head for the ocean or your cat to land on their feet?

Retrievers love to carry things, Terriers are happy to dig to China in pursuit of rodents and Chihuahuas need to be held. Maybe if we look at “families of humans”, there are similar tendencies.

And maybe we are just too busy to realize it.

The scientist in me wants to explain it to you logically, but that is not possible. I can tell you that my cows talk to each other and show the emotions of love, tolerance, anger and fear.

Watching a wet newborn calf being born in sub zero temperature and stand up is an incredible sight. I see that instinct as a nudge from God to get up and nurse.

Piper got the nudge to paddle as fast as she could and I got a wet dog shower when she shook off. Pay attention to your instincts, it may be a subtle nudge.

Best Friends Acero, Rambling Man & Jenkins, best friends of Shana Hinks

Bella, best friend of Todd & Micki Bart, best friend of Patty and Dave Jenkins

Bodhi, best friend of Paige Andersen

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Brewster, best friend of Todd & Micki

Brody, best friend of Bella Callis

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Charlie, best friend of London and Presley Houska

Dixie, best friend of Ryne and Taryn

Brody, best friend of Brett & Nicole Lovro

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Feather, best friend of Ayisha

Josie, best friend of Dana and Laura Jumping Bean, best friend of Rita

Justice, best friend of Bret and Julie Hanisch

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Maxwell best friend of Carol Knudtson and Pat Stewart

Mazboot, best friend of Trevor

Rocky, best friend of Barb & Mark Keogh

Sha-ee, best friend of Rowan

Zack and Nala, best friends of Rick & Nicole Reuwsaat

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title PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY 5th & Phillips, Sioux Falls

President William Mckinley

BY BRUCE BLAKE

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rain loads of visitors swarmed to Sioux Falls on October 14, 1899, to see the first president to visit South Dakota. The city appeared to be “one blaze of national colors.” Hundreds of flags waved, and patriotic bunting stretched “from roofs of the many larger buildings to the very sidewalks.”

When President William McKinley’s six-car presidential train pulled into the Milwaukee depot, he was greeted by the deafening noise of steam whistle blasts, clanging bells, and prolonged cheering by a high-spirited crowd.

A horse-drawn carriage brought the President to a reviewing stand at 9th Street and Main Avenue.

There he welcomed home some 90 veterans from Sioux Falls who had been with the First Regiment of the South Dakota Volunteers. He also praised the men for their bravery in battle in the Philippine Insurrection.

Two years later in Buffalo, New York, an avowed anarchist used a handkerchief to conceal a revolver in his hand, and shot McKinley at close range. The nation’s 25th President died September 14, 1901.

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Our 25th President William McKinley was elected President in 1896 following an unusual political campaign.

Because he did not want to leave his ailing wife, McKinley conducted his campaign from the front porch of his home. More that 750,000 people came to Canton, OH, to hear him speak from his front porch!

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The Milwaukee Depot in Sioux Falls William McKinley was born in Ohio in 1843 to parents who were of Irish and Scottish descent. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry as a private but rose to the rank of brevet major by the end of the war. After reading law, he was admitted to the Ohio Bar, opened a law office, and became active in politics. McKinley’s presidential train arrived at the Milwaukee Depot shown above.

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