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For Kids calendar American Flag Crafts For Kids 58 July 2013 12 Awesome Apps 60 Travel The Wonders of Puerto Rico 22 Parenting & Pregnancy

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Your Child’s Behavior?

How to stop yelling and start teaching 62 Banish the Bedtime Blues 64

Cute Kids Submit Your Child’s Photo 66

The Women of Harrisburg’s City Council — Leading the Way through a New Perspective 70

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Road Trip 74

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Summer Sweets 38

Man in the Kitchen The Upgrade 40

Grillin’ with Wine 44

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Join us for the 8th annual

Biking for Breast Cancer 2013 Let’s pedal forward on the road to hope, innovation and cures Join us

Together we can show our support for patients and survivors today – and build hope for a tomorrow without breast cancer.

Three rides start and end at the Sanford Cancer Center. A finish line celebration follows.

• 50-mile road ride • 20-mile trail ride • 8-mile family ride For your safety, helmets are required.

Event activities include: • Win a bike or other great prizes • Enjoy FREE snacks and refreshments • Browse a vendor fair and shop Bloom the Boutique • Listen to live music by the Hegg Brothers

Date: August 10, 2013 Time: 7:30 a.m.

Location: Sanford Cancer Center 1309 W 17th Street Sioux Falls, SD To register or learn more, visit sanfordhealth.org, keyword: biking for breast cancer

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Your Way to Good Health

By Mary Michaels | Photos by Chang Photography

Aspire to Perspire.

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hat is the motto of SuiteSweat sauna studio, a new option to add to your regular health regimen. Or, if you don’t have a routine yet, this is a great way to start!

When you hear the word “sauna,” you likely think of a small room with a box of hot rocks or a steam room. At SuiteSweat, however, they are far from that. Each client is in an individual suite that has its own infrared sauna.

Traditional saunas heat the air, and temperatures can reach

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in excess of 200°F, according to owner Tiffany Hansen. “Infrared heat has the benefit of being effective at a more comfortable operating temperature of 120°-160°F,” she says. “Infrared heat is completely safe and healthy.”

Hansen explains that infrared is a naturally occurring output of the sun, but it does not contain the harmful UV rays associated with unprotected sunlight. In fact, she says, infrared heat is so safe, it is used in hospitals to warm newborn infants and to sterilize some medical equipment.

“The experience is similar to lying in the sun on a warm day

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SuiteSweat Sauna Studio 4809 S. Louise Avenue – in the Beakon Centre (605) 275-5565 www.suitesweat.com www.facebook.com/suitesweatsiouxfalls and feeling the heat radiate to the core of your body,” says Hansen. “Because infrared heat penetrates human tissue rather than just heating the surface of the skin, infrared saunas are seven times more effective than traditional saunas at detoxifying the body.”

Due to the deep penetration of the infrared rays generated by these saunas, there is a heating effect deep in the muscular tissues and the internal organs. The body responds to this deepheating effect with an increase in both heart volume and rate.

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that has been confirmed in medical research. The conditioning happens as the body works to cool itself and involves substantial increases in heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate.

According to Hansen, clients can burn up to 600 calories in a 40-minute session.

In a SuiteSweat Infrared Sauna, fat is removed through sweat and cellulite. Often, the inability to lose weight is associated with chemical toxicity. As these toxins are removed from the body while using these saunas, weight loss naturally follows.

“Regular use of our saunas has a cumulative effect on the body,” Hansen says. “The first time you visit SuiteSweat, you have a pleasant experience. However, after several days and weeks, detoxification, weight loss, skin cell rejuvination, immune building, and other benefits will increase dramatically.

That’s why we recommend at least two sessions a week to fully feel and see the benefits.”

According to SuiteSweat, the infrared heat in their saunas also has benefits such as:

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• Treats sprains, muscle spasms and joint stiffness • Relieves aches and pains, soreness, swelling and lactic acid from exercise • Congestion relief • Improves and strengthens the immune system and enhances circulation • Sharpens senses and relieves stress, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated • Improves skin, helps scars, burns acne, psoriasis and eczema • Acts a heat therapy for athletes looking for a pre-workout warm-up or as a warm-up for physical therapy and massage therapy Hansen encourages people to give infrared saunas a try.

“People may wonder about sitting in ‘heat’ for 40 minutes, but it truly is a great experiene,” she says. “And I know they will feel great after even one session.”

The studio prefers appointments by calling 605-275-5565, but walk-ins are welcome, subject to availably of open suites.

july 2013 Weekly Events

Aqua Zumba at Drake for Teens and Adults Tuesdays in July: 12:15 - 12:45pm • Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center Need a quick fix of exercise over your lunch break? Aqua Zumba is an aquaticbased, Latin-inspired dance fitness program that involves aerobic moves and dance elements from hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and more. Free. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Bring Your Friends Night Mondays in July • 4pm • Wild Water West Waterpark Monday Night Bring Your Friends Night! Bring up to 10 people to receive admission for only $40 for the group. This price includes unlimited admission any time after 4pm. INFO (605) 361-9313.

Messy Mondays Mondays in July • 6:15pm - 7pm Come mess with all things ooey, gooey, sticky, and slimy. Each week we will play with sensory-friendly items that are sure to make a mess! Projects include making ice cream, making sidewalk chalk, painting with food and creating flubber. Parent participation is required to fully enjoy all the mess fun. Please wear appropriate clothing. Smocks will be provided. For ages 2 to 3, $5 per class.

Register one week prior to class(es) attending. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Inside Supervised Playgrounds Monday through Friday in July • 9am - 11:30am • Closed July 4 Morningside and MariCar Community Centers “Inside” playgrounds? Don’t let the name fool you. We will have fun inside or out, depending on the weather. Designed for 7 to 12 year olds, this is a wonderful place to come and be a kid. We are a “low tech, high fun” program. There will be ten weekly themes and crafts. Free. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Terrific Tuesday Tuesdays in July • 4pm • Wild Water West Waterpark Every Tuesday of the 2013 summer is Terrific Tuesday offering unlimited admission for only $5.00 + tax per person with school supply donation from 4pm-8pm. INFO (605) 361-9313.

Tot Lot Mondays & Wednesdays in July • Laurel Oak Park • 9am - 11am Tuesdays & Thursdays in July • Sherman Park • 9am - 11am Tot Lot is the place for all cool kids ages 6 and under to be. Our trained elementary school teacher staff will have creative and fun weekly themes that will encourage free play (supervised by parents), but will also include games and simple crafts.

This program is not intended as a child care program. Free admission. Children ages 6 and younger must be supervised by someone at least 16 years old. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Family Fun Night Wednesdays in July • 4pm • Wild Water West Wednesday Family Fun Night! Receive half price on unlimited evening admissions between 4pm to 8pm every Wednesday this 2013 summer. INFO (605) 361-9313.

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W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds • Sioux Falls 9am - 5:00pm

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FREE Adult Admission

ADMISSION: $5 .00 KIDS 14 & UNDER: FREE

with admission all Activities & Entertainment are FREE Including:

Exhibitor Booths • Face Painting • Balloon Twisting • Children Safety Information Kids Fun Zone & over 20 Inflatables • Kid’s Train • Paddle Boats • Roller Racers Splash Zone with Water slide • Zipline • LaserTag • 2 Stages Featuring Music & Entertainment

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Strawbale Summer Porch Series Thursdays in July • 5pm - 8pm • Strawbale Winery, Renner, SD Every Thursday, join your friends at Strawbale Winery for food, music, artists, and of course, wine. Strawbale Summer Porch Series will feature local artisans with everything from purses and pottery to watercolors and jewelry. Enjoy fine South Dakota wines and relaxing music complimented with specially prepared food, just for you. INFO (605) 543-5071.

Thursday Night BOGO Thursdays in July • 4pm • Wild Water West Waterpark Thursday BOGO night! Receive Buy-One-Get-One (equal or lesser value).

Unlimited access to the park 4pm-8pm every Thursday this 2013 season. INFO (605) 361-9313.

Greatest Show On H2O Fridays in July • 7pm - 9pm • Catfish Bay Water Ski Park The Greatest Show On H2O at Catfish Bay is a fun family event. The show has comedy, acting and more all choreographed to amazing stunts on the water. It is an all ages show designed with the family in mind. Our world class water skiers perform dazzling human pyramids, jumps, wake boarding, water ballet, barefoot water skiing and much more. INFO (605) 339-0911.

Eastbank Saturday Market Saturdays in July • 8am - 1pm • 8th & Railroad Center Seasonal produce, baked goods, wood-fired pizza, meat, eggs, jams & jellies, handcrafted kids’ clothing, rugs & birdhouses, Pampered Chef and more. INFO (605) 651-3624.

Storyland Children’s Theatre: The Reality show of Prince Absurdly Handsome Tuesday, July 02 • 10am and 7pm McKennan Park Band Shell

Moonlight Movies Saturdays in July • 9pm - 11pm Fawick Park • 2nd Avenue between 10th & 11th Street Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a free outdoor movie in the park! Popcorn, candy, soda and water are available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk. No alcohol allowed in park, and please no smoking or littering. Parental discretion is advised; some movies may not be suitable for children of all age levels. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Sketching Tours of Sioux Falls Saturdays in July • Please email for pricing.

Local Plein Air artist Marcia Wilson Holliway will meet you and up to 4 others for a tour of one of her favorite sketching locations. During your visit you will experience the joy of sketching outdoor while being guided through basic drawing exercises to help improve your drawing skills. Fun for the whole family!

You pick the place and if you want a 4 or 6 hour tour. INFO pricing-sketchingtours. sf@gmail.com Mondays at McKennan Mondays, July 15 - August 19 • 7pm McKennan Park Band Shell • 400 E. 26th St. July 15- The Apostles, July 22nd- Hegg Brothers and guests, July 29- DNR Band, August 5- The Barley Jacks, August 12- Fiddler Nelson, August 19- Sioux Emperians Barbershop Chorus.

What a great way to start your week with some good music and family entertainment. Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket and get a good seat!

Free! INFO (605) 367-8222.

These shows are free and open to children of every age. Stick around after the shows for a meet-and-greet with the actors. Performances are subject to change and will be cancelled if it is raining at performance time. INFO (605) 367-8222.

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Greatest Show On H2O Thursday, July 4 • 2pm - 4pm • 5600 N. Show Place The Greatest Show On H2O at Catfish Bay is a fun family event. The show has comedy, acting and more all choreographed to amazing stunts on the water. It is an all ages show designed with the family in mind. Our world class water skiers perform dazzling human pyramids, jumps, wake boarding, water ballet, barefoot water skiing and much more. INFO (605) 339-0911.

Minnehaha County Historical Society Third Thursday Free Public Program Thursday, July 4 • 7pm - 9pm • Old Courthouse Museum • 200 W. 6th Street History of Law Enforcement in Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County by Bill Pattison & Jeanne too As a retired Sioux Falls Police Lieutenant, Bill Pattison spent many years studying and listening to the stories of his predecessors and contemporaries. This is your chance to hear him tell all!

INFO (605) 310-3844.

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Make Time for History Open Daily • Free Admission Sioux Falls, S.D. • 605.367.4210 www.siouxlandmuseums.com

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Whether for a private event, community function or just a gathering of friends, Creative Spirits will come to your hometown or even your home. Call 605.360.7342 to schedule your great event or email info@creativespirits.com www.creativespiritssiouxfalls.com 224 S. Main • Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Jim & Jay at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series Friday, July 5 • noon - 1pm • Old Courthouse Museum • 200 W. Sixth Street Eclectic guitar duo Jim & Jay will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one from Bagel Boy. Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather.

(605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank Friday, July 5 • 6pm • 401 E. 8th Street Enjoy live music, food vendors, beer & wine for purchase and shopping at some of the most unique stores in Sioux Falls. Picnic table seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair. There will be two bands each evening. Between the bands, enjoy a Battle for the Arts competition!

Admission is Free. INFO (605) 338-4009.

First Friday Friday, July 5 • Downtown Sioux Falls A special day of shopping, art and entertainment downtown! Enjoy a day and evening of culture and activity. Visit a variety of retailers, artist venues and fabulous restaurants, plus music and drinks at all your favorite hot spots! Many stores stay open late until 8pm. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Featured Artists Gary Hartenhoff, Abigail VanCannon and a demonstration by Tara Barney July 5 • 6-8 pm • Rehfeld’s Art & Frame Gallery Gary Hartenhoff is an oil painter who paints illuminating still life paintings and dynamic prairie landscapes. Abigail VanCannon is an oil painter who specializes in painting people in their surroundings, with particular observance of the Americana of the 1950s. Tara Barney creates jewelry from colorful South Dakota raised corn that is also used to create the murals of the South Dakota Corn Palace. INFO (605) 336-9737.

Theater in the Parks: Romeo and Juliet Friday–Tuesday, July 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 • 7pm, Thursday, July 11 • 7pm McKennan Park Band Shell • 400 E. 26th St. Recognized as one of the greatest tragedies of all time, Romeo and Juliet includes something for everybody- comedy, fighting, and romance. Join Bare Bodkins Theatre Company as they breathe new life into this classic sing their signature bare-bones style. Visit barebodkins.org. All shows are free. Bring your lawn chair, blankets, and bug spray. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Animal Enrichment Day Saturday, July 6 • 1pm - 4pm • Great Plains Zoo • 805 S. Kiwanis Ave. This event allows the public to see some of the special work that often goes on behind-the-scenes at the Zoo. This is an opportunity to witness the unique work of the Zoo’s Animal Care Staff as well as a chance to see the animals at play. INFO (605) 367-7003.

Canaries Baseball Saturday, July 6 • 7:05pm; Sunday, July 7 • 1:05pm Monday–Saturday, July 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 • 7:05pm The Bird Cage • 1001 N. West Ave. Come out and enjoy your Sioux Falls Canaries! INFO (605) 336-6060.

Historical Tours via Bus: Sioux Falls Historic Markers Monday, July 8 • 6:30 - 8pm • Falls Park These tours for adults are a great way to get out and enjoy the summer nights. All tours are around an hour in length, and there will be no walking.

Space is limited to 23 per tour. Tour time is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Call 3678222 to make reservations up to one week in advance.

Lady Bugs, Caterpillars, and More Monday, July 8 • 10am - 11am • Tuthill Park • 3500 S. Cliff Avenue Creepy, crawly, squirmy creatures lurk at Tuthill Park. Listen to a buggy story, make your own insect habitat, and search for creepy-crawlies to bring home. $5. Please register. For kids ages 4 to 5 years old. (605) 367-8222.

Storyland Children’s Theatre: Star Trip 1 Tuesday, July 9 • 10am and 7pm; Wed & Thurs, July 10 & 11 • 10am McKennan Park Band Shell • 400 E. 26th St. These shows are free and open to children of every age. Stick around after the shows for a meet-and-greet with the actors. Performances are subject to change and will be cancelled if it is raining at performance time. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Kidgits Barnyard Bash at the Empire Mall July 9 •10 am - noon We’re bringing the farm to the city! Come join us to learn about a variety of farm animals and take part in all the barnyard activities! Not a Kidgits member? No problem, sign up at the event or ahead of time at Simon Guest Services! INFO 361-3300.

Zoomobile in the Parks Tuesday, July 9; Wednesday, July 10 1:30 p.m. at Granite Valley Park, North 68th Street/Gold Nugget Ave. (shelter) 3 p.m. at Pioneer Park, corner of Pine Street & Maple Ave.(shelter) When the Great Plains Zoo Zoomobile pulls into the park, an adventure is sure to follow. All ages will enjoy getting a close-up, hands-on opportunity to get nose-to nose with a variety of creatures as you explore the wonders of the animal kingdom. (605) 367-8222.

Chic Business Card Photo Sessions Wednesday, July 10 • 11am - 7pm • 326 E. 8th St. Suite 107 Come be a part of this amazing event where you get styled by a professional stylist, wear some gorgeous statement jewelry and have a professional head shot portrait taken by a talented, up-and-coming photographer!

These headshots are perfect for business cards, websites and profile pictures. Professional styling included. Accessories & styling provided by Mindi Soukup, Independent stella & dot stylist. Call for your appointment (605) 728-6211.

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Thurs, July 11 • 1pm, 2pm, 3pm • Old Courthouse Museum • 200 W. Sixth St. Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and children over the age of 5. Not recommended for those not comfortable in the dark. Tickets only $2, program begins promptly on the hour with no late entry. Groups of 8 or more, please call ahead. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Theater in the Parks: Great Gals: Wild, Wily, and Wise Dakota Women July 11 - 14 • McKennan Park Band Shell • 400 E. 26th St. Feel history come alive in the stories, scenes, and songs of South Dakota’s women of history. Honoring the women of our great state who have been our role models and everday heroes, this original production is sure to entertain, educate, and enlighten family audiences about just how strong,

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proud, and wise South Dakota’s women have been and always will be. All shows are free. Bring your lawn chair, blankets, and bug spray. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Historic Walking Tour of Duluth Avenue Siouxland Heritage Museums • Thursday, July 11 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Farms After Five July 11 Ever wonder where your food comes from? Ag United’s A Day Out on the Farm is your chance to tour a real farm and find out firsthand. Don’t miss this exciting tour. Please register. INFO 336-3622.

Evening in the Vineyard Friday, July 12 • 6pm - 9pm • Wilde Prairie Winery • 48052 259th St., Enjoy an “Evening in the Vineyard” and winery, relax and listen to live music.

Purchase a gourmet pizza by Skipping Stone Pizza, bring a lounge chair or blanket and please No pets and no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Mogens’ Heroes at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series • Friday, July 12 • noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Mogen’s Heroes will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Cookie Jar. Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Hot Harley Nights July 12 - 14 • J&L Harley-Davidson and Falls Park West Mark your calendars now for the 18th annual Hot Harley Nights, scheduled for July 12-14, 2013! This incredible event supports the Make-A-Wish South Dakota, and has raised over $1.7 million dollars so that children with life threatening diseases can experience a “wish come true.” Hot Harley Nights involves a casino run, motorcycle parade, live music, raffles, bike show, silent auction, great food and an outdoor party at Falls Park West. INFO (605) 334-2721.

The Great Cardboard Boat Race Saturday, July 13 • 10am • Kuehn Park Pool Muster a crew of your workers, kids, club members, or church congregates, and begin collecting sturdy corrugated cardboard and duct tape! Each boat will need two participants, one at each end of the pool, and 7 years and older. Lifejackets will be provided. Swimsuits required. Register by July 8. Call Kassidi at 978-6924 with questions.

Tour de Cure Saturday, July 13 • 7am • Sanford Center • 2301 E. 60th St. N. Take the Ride of Your Life! when the American Diabetes Association hosts their signature fundraising event, South Dakota TOUR de CURE in Sioux Falls at The Sanford Center. The ride features three routes of different lengths for all skill levels and a walk. To register go to www.diabetes.org/toursouthdakota. If you have any questions, please contact: Sarah Barck, sbarck@diabetes.org, 605-312-6439.

Warm Up Sioux Falls Sunday, July 14 • 1pm - 4pm • Athena Fibers • 3915 S. Hawthorne Ave. Warm Up Sioux Falls is a part of a national effort to create warm afghans for families in need. Volunteers use leftover yarn to knit or crochet 7” by 9” sections that are joined together into afghans to donate to Sioux Falls organizations that help families. INFO (605) 332-1358.

Morningside Park • 2500 S. Bahnson Avenue Kids, grab Dad and come learn the basics in some outdoor sports together. Each day we will play a different sport. For children ages 4 to 5 years old. $15, register

by July 8th. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Fun in the Sun Tuesday, July 16 • 12 - 12:45pm • McKennan Park Shelter Make colorful projects outdoors using paints, spray bottles, ice cubes - even kool-aid. Enjoy a cold treat too. Children under 7 must be present with an adult.

For ages 2-7 with special needs. $5, register by July 12. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Storyland Children’s Theatre: The Princess and the Pea Tuesday, July 16 • 10am and 7pm; Wednesday & Thursday, July 17 & 18 • 10am McKennan Park Band Shell • 400 E. 26th St. These shows are free and open to children of every age. Stick around after the shows for a meet-and-greet with the actors. Performances are subject to change and will be cancelled if it is raining at performance time. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Hot Summer Nites Wednesday, July 17 • 6pm • Phillips and Main Avenues Join us on the “hottest nite” of year for great music, food, drinks and some of the sweetest rides you’ll see in one place! Corvettes, Harleys and Rock N Roll music . . . the sounds of summer! INFO (605) 338-4009.

Jay and Leslie’s Laughing Matters Wednesday, July 17 10 a.m. at MariCar Community Center: 400 N. Valley View Rd. 1 p.m. at Glenview Park: 1404 E. 57th St. 3:30 p.m. at Dan Dugan Park: 2908 S. Duluth Everyone loves to laugh, and this show is for everyone! Come see Jay and Leslie’s Laughing Matters. It is full of juggling, mime, magic, and wacky dialogue that has thrilled audiences in 34 states and 7 foreign countries. Don’t miss it. Free. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Canaries Baseball Thursday–Saturday, July 18, 19 & 20 • 7:05pm • Sunday, July 21 • 1:05pm The Bird Cage : 1001 North West Ave. Come out and enjoy your Sioux Falls Canaries! INFO (605) 336-6060.

Historic Walking Tour of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Siouxland Heritage Museums • Thursday, July 18 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Kid’s Activity Day Pioneer Fun! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thurs, July 18 • 9-11:30 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. • Old Courthouse Museum • 200 W. Sixth St. Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free Admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com EmBe (formerly YWCA Sioux Falls) • Chip In For Children Golf Thursday, July 18 • 5pm • Long Drive contest Best Ball Golf Tournament • Friday, July 19 • Willow Run Golf Course.

Check-in and putting practice opens at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. INFO www.embe.org

Food and Fitness Professionals Day Out on the Farm July 15 • Opportunity for food and fitness professionals to tour area beef, dairy, hog and egg farms. Complimentary lunch provided. Please register. INFO 336-3622.

Jay and Leslie’s Laughing Matters Thursday, July 18 • 10 a.m. at Morningside Community Center: 2400 S. Bahnson Ave., 1:30 p.m. at Frank Olson Park: 4001 E. 16th, 3 p.m. at Pioneer Park: 144 N. Phillips Ave. Everyone loves to laugh, and this show is for everyone! Come see Jay and Leslie’s Laughing Matters. It is full of juggling, mime, magic, and wacky dialogue that has thrilled audiences in 34 states and 7 foreign countries. Don’t miss it! Free!

INFO (605) 367-8222.

Daddy and Me Mini Sports Camp Monday–Wednesday, July 15, 16 & 17 • 6pm - 7pm

Gynecologic Cancers Support Group Thursday, July 18 – 4 p.m.

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Sanford Women’s Health Plaza • 5019 S. Western Ave, Suite 200 Join Sanford Gynecologic Oncology Clinic and get answers to your questions.

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Monday, July 22 • 6:30pm • Falls Park • 131 E. Falls Park Dr. These tours for adults are a great way to get out and enjoy the summer nights.

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Sioux Falls JazzFest July 18 - 20 • Yankton Trail Park JazzFest is a free three day musical festival. The festival features two stages of music, food and craft vendors, beer and wine gardens, children’s areas, art vendors and much more. Now in it’s 22nd year, JazzFest has grown to one of the upper Midwest’s largest free music festivals. Last year’s attendance was estimated at 125,000 people. INFO (605) 335-6101.

Fun in the Sun Tuesday, July 23 • 12 - 12:45pm • McKennan Park Shelter Make colorful projects outdoors using paints, spray bottles, ice cubes - even kool-aid. Enjoy a cold treat too. Children under 7 must be present with an adult.

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Know Your Milk Tour July 18 In partnership with the Western Iowa Dairy Alliance, moms will discover how milk gets from the cows to their refrigerator. This tour includes two dairy farms (South Dakota and Iowa) and a dairy plant visit. This tour will be based out of the Dakota Dunes/Sioux City Iowa area. Complimentary lunch provided. Please register. INFO 336-3622.

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Tim McGraw w/ Brantley Gilbert July 20 • 6pm • W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Gates at 5:00pm for VIP and 6pm for Floor and Grandstand sections. Tickets 1-800 514-3849.

Sea & Sky Saturday July 20 • 10 am to 2 pm • Sertoma Butterfly House Event theme is Butterflies in Bloom. Children’s craft will be butterflies and flowers. INFO 334-9466 ext. 12.

Kid’s Activity Day at the Old Courthouse Museum Saturday, July 20 • 9am • Old Courthouse Museum • 6th Street and Main Avenue 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.

Art in the Park July 22 - July 29 • 6pm - 7pm McKennan Park Shelter • 400 E. 26th Street Outdoors we can use messy sand and glitter to make awesome crafts to take home. For children ages 4 to 5 years old. $5 each night. Register by July 15 or 22.

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Tea Time Mini Camp at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Tuesday, July 23 • 9am - 12pm • Pettigrew Home & Museum • 131 N. Duluth Avenue Kids ages 5-8 can come dressed in their finest to learn about what it meant to be an American child growing up a century ago! Learn about manners, etiquette, make crafts, and have a tea party. $15 registration, please call (605) 367-7097 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Storyland Children’s Theatre: Chomp! Alli Gator & Crpcbpu Beat the Summer Blues Tuesday, July 23 • 10am and 7pm; Wednesday & Thursday, July 24 & 25 • 10am McKennan Park Band Shell • 400 E. 26th These shows are free and open to children of every age. Stick around after the shows for a meet-and-greet with the actors. Performances are subject to change and will be cancelled if it is raining at performance time. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Victorian Girl Day Camp at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Wednesday, July 24 • 9am - 5pm • Pettigrew Home & Museum Girls ages 8-14 can learn about what it was like to be a Victorian Girl with a tea party, outdoor games, crafts, and a tour of the historic Pettigrew Home. $25 registration includes snacks and crafts. Call 367-7097 to register in advance.

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Singer/Songwriter Rob Crosby will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Pickle Barrel. Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Evening in the Vineyard Friday, July 26 • 6pm - 9pm • Wilde Prairie Winery • 48052 259th St., Brandon Enjoy an “Evening in the Vineyard” and winery, relax and listen to live music.

Purchase a gourmet pizza by Skipping Stone Pizza, bring a lounge chair or blanket and please No pets and no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Family Bug Hunt July 27 • Sertoma Butterfly House Come join the fun as we search for bugs in Sertoma Park. Prizes for the most unusual bug, the most different bugs found and a special prize if you find the mystery bug. Two sessions will be held. The first session is from 10 am to 12 noon and the second session is from 1 to 3 pm. Registrations begin a half hour before the bug hunting begins. Bring a non-breakable container or containers to put the insects in. INFO 334-9466 ext 12 or email: education@sertomabutterfly.org.

First ever Folk music competition. Single, duo, and full bands will compete for cash prizes. Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, and Acoustic acts will compete. The evening will have a concert with award wining writers. There will be food, wine, beer, and other beverages available. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of Traditional Music (FOTM.org). INFO (605) 543-5071.

Super Soaker Sunday Nights Sunday, July 28 • 6:30pm • Spellerberg Pool On select Sunday nights, the pools will be having Super Soaker events. Battle your friends with squirt guns, Super Soakers, and other spraying water toys. You can’t soak the guards in the chairs but you can soak them in the “get the guard” area. Bring your own toys and get ready to rumble. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Barnyard Bash Monday, July 29 • 5:30 - 6:30pm • Horse Barn at Falls Park Come to the Falls Park Horse Barn and celebrate critters that moo, baa, and oink.

Listen to a barnyard story, enjoy a treat with make-your-own butter, and make a farm craft. For ages 4 to 5 years old. Register by July 24. Call Lisa with questions at 978-6932.

Dakota Irish Fair Saturday, July 27 • 3pm - 10pm • 5th & Phillips Irish Fair featuring Irish music, children’s events, rugby matches, & Irish gift vendors. Numerous food vendors will be present. INFO (605) 373-9154.

Canaries Baseball Tuesday, July 30 • 7:05pm • Wednesday, July 31 • 7:05pm The Bird Cage • 1001 North West Ave. Come out and enjoy your Sioux Falls Canaries! INFO (605) 336-6060.

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Kids Nite in the Park July Tuesday, July 30 • 6pm • McKennan Park • 400 E. 26th Street Come and experience the beauty of McKennan Park while your kids have some fun. Who would want to miss the fun of carnival games, inflatables, and entertainment? Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic or purchase pizza at the park, and don’t forget the kids or kid-like spirit. 6 to 8 pm: Kids carnival games of skills and challenge throughout the park. 7:00 pm: Entertainment by Wonderful World of Woody. INFO (605) 367-8222.

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and zip-line trip through the Mucaro Reserve featuring sights of the Rio Grande de Loiza.

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tower, as well as swim at the bottom of the La Mina waterfalls.

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omes can come in all shapes, sizes and locations.

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“We love being downtown,” says Larry. “There is such character

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to the buildings, and there has been so much attention focused on developing this area of Sioux Falls. It’s a great place to be.”

Both Larry and Barb have a creative, artistic eye, but they also appreciated the original features of the building they are in. So they used their vision to take the “old” and blend it with some “new” to create their home.

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A two-story high brick wall was the original outside wall of the building, and they designed the loft around it. Literally designed it. Larry used a computer program called Punch! to transform the old building, which included removing a ceiling to open up the space into two levels – essentially creating a loft within a loft.

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As you walk up the stairs to their main level, that exposed brick serves as the Rehfeld’s “memory wall.” “Whenever we travel, we pick something up to go on the wall,” says Barb.

The Rehfelds have traveled to the Dominican Republic, Australia, New Zealand, Colorado and our nation’s capital, among other places. Framed pictures, theater playbills and various art pieces form a colorful collage. There is also a classic print of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara they picked up in Atlanta with the timeless Gone With the Wind quote, “You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how.”

Also hanging on the wall is a violin that belonged to Barb’s

dad. “He only played a few months, I think,” says Barb. “But, it’s over 80 years old and is a neat piece to have and to display.”

At the top of the stairs is the kitchen, warm and modern with its stainless appliances, wood floor and cupboards with glass fronts and contemporary silver pulls.

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The Rehfelds maximized the available space by putting in a built-in, stacked microwave and oven, and plenty of built-in storage in both the kitchen and in the main floor bathroom around the corner.

The main floor bedroom also incorporates some of the old exposed brick. The Rehfelds had pulled down old sheet rock and discovered windows that used to be another outside wall.

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then added glass shelving. This created an interesting way to feature pictures and other mementos.

Outside the bedroom, an inside partial wall that runs the full height of the space features square cut-outs where the Rehfelds

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The joists were also used to frame windows and to create the two-level mantelpiece above the fireplace.

“It’s so cool to be able to repurpose things,” says Larry. “The wood was in good shape, and it helps connect the past to the present.”

The fireplace is certainly a focal point of the upper level living

room, with its copper facing.

“Barb designed that,” says Larry proudly.

The windows let in plenty of natural light during the day, and the interior lighting from the glass-front cabinets adds a soft glow in the evenings.

From this space, you can look down to the lower level and across to the bedroom, which is connected to the living room with

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“The space is perfect for the two of them, and they don’t have to worry about yard care – or snow removal – when they decide they want to travel for fun or to visit family”

a walk-through bathroom. The Rehfelds used an antique dresser they found at a local shop to use as the bathroom vanity. Barb had a pottery pasta bowl she liked, so she took it to Syverson’s Tile to have them cut a hole in the bottom for use as a sink.

“I love vessels like that bowl,” she says. “They can be very expressive, and you can use them in so many different ways.”

Her grandfather’s old barrister bookcase also sits along the bathroom wall to provide additional storage.

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While the Rehfelds were drawn to downtown loft living because of the uniqueness of it, the fact that there is an elevator down to a parking garage is certainly an added perk.

The space is perfect for the two of them, and they don’t have to worry about yard care – or snow removal – when they decide they want to travel for fun or to visit family. And, as the Rehfelds start thinking about working less and traveling more, it’s a good thing there is still plenty of room on their memory wall.

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Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and milk until smooth in a large bowl. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar. Fold in the topping and spoon into the crusts. Cover and refrigerate for 5 hours.

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While I was still in the lean, budget-conscious days of the late early ‘90s, I made one really simple upgrade from plain old table salt to kosher salt. The cost is about the same, but it can make a big difference when you’re cooking. A pinch of table salt is hard to control but the larger crystals of the kosher salt feel right in your fingers. Whether you want a little or a lot, that simple change gives you much more control.

Looking to splurge on the salt? There are way too many choices out there; Himalayan Pink, Hawaiian Lava, gray salt, big chunky sea salts and exotics with everything from lime to truffles added. But when I want something a little special, I reach for Maldon Sea Salt Flakes. It’s just pure salt, but the crystals are large, flaky pyramid shapes. When used to finish a dish, they add a delicate salty crunch that is worth the couple of extra cents.

One easy upgrade is to simply go from “fresh” vegetables at the grocery store to the really fresh veggies from a farmers market. Most vegetables lose flavor and nutrients pretty quickly,

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and some like corn and peas, start to lose their sweetness as soon as they are picked. While it’s great that we can get fresh fruits and vegetables from all over the world, letting us eat fresh lettuce from California in December and asparagus from Mexico in February, the time they spend on a truck or train starts to zap the flavor and nutrients long before they ever get to South Dakota. But in the spring and summer, we have the opportunity to upgrade to picked-this-morning fresh. And trust me, even if they cost a little more, they are worth every penny.

One of my favorite first-class worthy choices is not about the product, but rather who you buy it from. At the farmers market, the most valuable resource is the farmer. Not sure what to do with kohlrabi? They can give some pointers. Wonder which beets or radishes or tomatoes to buy? They will be your guide. I always worry about buying melons. How do I know which ones are good? At the market, I can ask the guy who grew them to pick one out. He and I both know I’ll see him again next week, so he’s going to do everything he can to make sure I’m happy. That relationship removes a lot of the risk.

I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating, never buy fresh meat at the same place that you buy motor oil and underpants.

If you look at your dinner plate, chances are the protein is the most expensive real estate on the plate, so why would you trust that to someone you can’t see? We are blessed to have some really good butchers and meat markets in Sioux Falls, so get off your wallet and spend a little time and money with them. Truly an upgrade worth making.

And the same thing goes for the wine shop. Unless you are a trained sommelier, the wine shop can be a scary place. But if you can get to know the person selling the wine, they can guide you to great wines in just about any price range. Need a good white under ten bucks? They can recommend several.

When you’re ready to splurge and buy a really good bottle for a special occasion, she can make sure it’s money well spent.

And if you tell them what you’re cooking for dinner, they can recommend a bottle of wine that will help you get the most out of the veggies and meat.

Now days, I can afford to move past the Sutter Home for a nicer bottle of wine. I trust a couple of guys at the meat shop to sell me the best steak or fish for the money. I’ve replaced my old thrift-store pots and pans with higher quality, and I’m always looking for better. But I’m still always looking for new ways to make my food just a little bit better without breaking the bank.

And, I’ve found quite a few upgrades along the way. Now, if I could only master the airline upgrade, I’d being doing great.

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Grillin’ with Wine

by Riccardo Tarabelsi

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ecently I was at a friend’s house for a family barbecue. The kids were playing in the backyard (where my middle son almost crashed into a brick wall with a four-wheeler; different story for a different time) and the host was grilling up burgers and brats, and I was having a cold beer. As guests were arriving to this fun gathering, I started noticing a pattern: people walking in were exchanging greetings with everyone, but when they arrived to where I was sitting, they all said the same thing to me, “You’re drinking beer?!”

My response to everyone was the same, “C’mon, am I that much of a wine snob?!”

I had already poured a glass of pinot noir for my wife and

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a cabernet for a friend, but there was just something enticing about an ice cold beer on a warm day to pair with a juicy burger.

Truth be told, I did sneak a couple of sips out of my wife’s glass when she wasn’t looking just to cleanse my palate from the beer. Maybe my friends were right about me. Just in case you’re like me, and would rather have wine with your grilled cuisine, here are some wine suggestions for all of the barbecues this summer will bring.

Zinfandels will be able to handle a wide variety of red meats.

This bold red wine bellies up to meaty, smoky flavors – allowing the varietal’s black pepper spice, acidity, and ripe tannins to carry the meat’s fats and texture to a new dimension. A Zin will

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also work well with barbeque sauce, steak sauce, and mild salsas – if there is too much spice in the sauce the two will compete, and both the wine and the sauce end up as losers.

Merlot is the spicy sauce answer to the above dilemma. With the characteristic fruit-forward flavor profile, this varietal will support the spice and not aggravate it. Grilled pork chops, chicken, and garden-variety salads with lighter dressings also mingle well with Merlot.

Shiraz/Syrah is another varietal that makes the grill-friendly wine list. This varietal is delicious with just about any red meat.

Offering dynamic, somewhat aggressive fruit flavors, balanced with more mellow tannins and a softer-fuller body – this wine’s

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place to shine is definitely at a barbecue gathering. Rhône Syrahs tend to have a smokier flavor characteristic and lend themselves extremely well to smoked brisket.

Cabernet Sauvignon is made for steaks with a higher fat content, and burgers of beef or turkey will pair equally well.

The tighter tannins are significantly mellowed by the meat’s fat, producing a palate pleaser to remember. Top your burgers with bold cheeses, like blue or sharp cheddar, and this varietal gets even better.

Pinot Noir a flexible varietal that is known for being extremely food-friendly. Pair it with everything from grilled fish to a juicy burger. Pinot Noir is an ideal candidate for grilled fish – especially salmon. If you aren’t sure of what wine will work with your grilled dinner, Pinot Noir will likely be your best bet.

Chardonnay will work wonderfully with grilled fish (including shellfish), chicken with creamy sauces, and grilled corn on the cob with lots of butter.

Riesling is the perfect varietal for grilled brats, shrimp, barbecue chicken, grilled pineapple, and a variety of grilled veggies.

Sauvignon Blanc has an herbaceous quality that supports marinades and sauces with similar attributes. For example, grilled chicken that has been doused in Italian dressing or a citrus marinade will be unbeatable with a Sauvignon Blanc.

Likewise, roasted peppers, veggies in fresh herbs, and grilled fish with dill and lemon will all be highlighted in tandem with a Sauvignon Blanc.

Gewürztraminer often offers a balance to spice with its slightly to moderately sweet character. This varietal would be a great choice to go with blackened mahi mahi or grilled cajun chicken with fresh mango salsa.

In general, red wines go well with grilled red meats — we’re talking about your basic burgers, steaks, and ribs. These meats can be somewhat salty, a bit smoky, and tend to be a touch sweeter if grilled due to marinades, sauces, condiments, cooking times, etc. The lighter meats and sauces are more apt to flow better with white wines that share similar flavors as the foods they are meant to accent. If you are having a backyard barbecue, offer a few whites and a few reds and let your guests mix and match to see which flavor suits their preferences. There are no hard and fast rules.

I don’t remember where I heard this, but it’s so true… There are only two kinds of wine: those you like and those you don’t.

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Colt’s Room

By Mary Michaels | Photos by Chang Photography

K

ermit the Frog once said, “It’s not easy being green.”

I’m not sure that 15-month-old Colt Davidson would agree, with his room filled with friendly frogs that could just make Kermit change his tune.

The upstairs room in the Davidson home used to belong to big brother, Wyatt, now 4 1/2. For Wyatt, the room was a jungle play land with red stripes on the walls and animal accents.

Now, however, the stripes are in brown, tan and turquoise with plenty of green.

“I’ve always like turquoise and green,” says mom Courtney.

“So, I knew I wanted to use those colors.”

Picking a color palette was about as far as Courtney got in the room planning, as she found herself on bed rest for the last 6 weeks of her pregnancy.

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“My husband Mike was amazing,” she says. “He was taking care of me, Wyatt and the house. He and my parents really put Colt’s room together for me, and I just had to watch from the couch.”

Courtney’s mom surprised her with a bedskirt and valance for the window with green polka-dots and she also made a coordinating fabric cover for the mobile over the crib...complete with four dangling frog faces.

The frog theme originated with her mom’s idea to make thumbprint frogs with Wyatt so that he could contribute to the baby’s room, too. Using green paint to make thumbprints, they added legs and faces and framed a set of them to hang on the wall.

Wyatt also had a hand (or maybe both hands!) in creating custom artwork that hangs above Colt’s bed, which is the same bed Wyatt used when he was younger. He finger painted, splattered and dotted paint on two canvas squares using the brown, green and turquoise colors of the room.

The big chair in the center of the room has been recovered in green (courtesy of Courtney’s mom), and a small wooden rocking chair sits next to it. That little chair belonged to Mike’s father.

“When Colt was first born and I rocked him in the big chair, Wyatt would come sit next to us and rock in the little chair.”

Now, she says, Colt is big enough to sit in the chair himself.

Or, more often, he moves it to stand up to reach a book or a toy from one of the frog-face baskets that sit in “cubby” shelves.

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Sturdy dressers serve as storage and changing table, and above them hang staggered floating shelves that Courtney’s grandfather had made when the room was Wyatt’s. Now, those shelves are home to a variety of frog figures and pictures of Colt and his family.

During her rest time on the couch, Courtney decided she wanted to learn more about photography so she could take photos of the boys. While it started out as a hobby, she has now turned her photography into a side business. Some of the photos in Colt’s room were done by a friend who is a professional photographer, but Courtney has some of her own work mixed in.

Everyone knows the story about the frog who became a prince - and the Davidsons have the photo to prove it. They found a blue crocheted crown on Etsy, and she placed it on the head of sleeping baby Colt. The image sits in a frame adorned with a crown at the top.

The one piece of art that doesn’t fit the color or the frog theme is a special one nonetheless. It was a gift from Colt’s daycare in honor of his first birthday, and it spells “Love” in very unique way. The letter “L” is painted in red script, his tiny red handprint is the “o,” angled footprints make the “v” and then the letter “e” is painted at the end.

It is certainly a fitting word to describe the family effort that became Colt’s room. And no one appreciates that more than Courtney as she thinks about what her husband and parents created while she had to rest.

“I’m so glad we did this,” she says looking around at the colors and the frogs. “Well...so glad THEY did this!”

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American Flag Crafts

for Kids

by Jessica Weischedel

Popsicle Stick Flags Materials needed: Several jumbo popsicle sticks, scissors, a star punch or star stickers, glue, and craft paint in the colors of red, white and blue.

Hand and Footprint Flag

Directions: Cut two 3.5” sticks and three 3” sticks, and set aside with five uncut popsicle sticks. Paint the three 3” sticks blue, two of the uncut sticks white, and three of the uncut sticks red. The 3.5” sticks don’t need to be painted, since they will be in the back as support and won’t be seen. Place a line of glue along one side of each of the unpainted sticks, then starting with a red popsicle stick, line them up horizontally with red, white, red, white, then red on top of the glue, with both ends of the sticks being supported underneath by the unpainted ones with glue.

Next, glue your blue sticks on top of the stripes you’ve just created, making a square in the upper left corner with the three shorter sticks in a horizontal row. If you are using a star punch, cut out enough stars to fill the blue square and glue them down. Otherwise, use stickers to place the stars on top of the blue square. Let the flag dry completely, then get creative with your craft. Create a popsicle stick flag banner with several of them glued onto a long piece of ribbon to hang on the mantle, create a festive centerpiece for your kitchen table or outdoor party, or think of something clever with your kids so they can help you brainstorm ways to use them.

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Materials needed: Little hands and feet, red and blue paint, long heavy white paper sheet, a ruler, a pencil, and some silver glitter.

Directions: Using the pencil and the ruler, make a rectangle on the upper left hand side of the paper, which will be used for the stars section of the flag. Carefully place hands in blue paint, then rotate handprints in even rows to represent the stars in the rectangular flag in this upper left area. Sprinkle silver glitter over the blue handprints while the paint is still wet. Next, with the ruler and pencil, draw five straight lines from left to right horizontally, starting from the top. Make the lines wide enough to fit the child’s footprint. Carefully place feet in red paint, then step down on the white paper on the straight lines drawn to create red strips, with one foot after the other in a straight row. There should be enough white space in between the red footprint rows to represent the white stripes on the American flag. Let dry, then frame your adorable artwork to display every year.

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Directions: Have the kids look through the magazines and cut out any pictures that have red, white, or blue as the majority color in them. As they do this, draw stripes that are one inch thick from top to bottom, horizontally, as the American flag appears. Next, you’ll want to fill the blue square with all of the blue images that were cut from the magazine, creating an all blue collage.

Glue the images down to the blue square and let it dry as you do this same thing with the red images, only in every other predrawn stripe on the poster board, creating the red stripes of the flag. Don’t glue the blue square down quite yet. The red stripe images can flow over the edges, which can then simply be trimmed down. Also, don’t worry about how straight the lines of the stripes are, because they will be covered by white stripes later. The next step is to create the white stripes by creating a white collage on the piece of white paper. Once a white collage is created and glued down, cut this piece of paper into six strips that are 18” x 1” long. Now you can glue these white strips in between the red stripes on the poster board. Next up is adding the stars to the flag. If you have a star punch, simply punch out 50 stars to glue down to the blue square. An easier option would be to use a package of stickers shaped like stars. Finally, glue the blue square onto the poster board flag in the upper left corner, and you have a very personalized, crafty piece of American flag artwork!

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Stack the States Educational Lite (free) $1.99 Full

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There are a number of games where the lite version does a good job. This game matches this description, however, it is worth every penny to upgrade and buy the full version. Stack the States, full version, provides numerous activities for children to help them learn about the 50 states. When playing this game, children have the option to work on states and capitals, state flags, a state’s location on the map, state abbreviations, nicknames, famous landmarks, and the shape of each state. To help teach the above skills, there are five different interactive and fun games on the full version from which the player can choose. I also love that there are no pop ups, or redirects to social media sites, which makes it easy for the player to stay engaged and also makes me as a parent and teacher comfortable allowing children to play this app unsupervised. The games include memory matches, puzzles, quiz questions, and a strategy game where, for each question answered correctly, you get a state that you then put into a puzzle. One additional feature I really enjoy about Stack the States is that the game allows for six different user profiles, so a variety of children can all play the game and save their own, individual progress and work...perfect for a classroom or at home.

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Games $9.99 This is by far the most expensive app I’ve ever reviewed, but absolutely feel this all-ages app (third grade and up) is such an easy game to learn that it will be one the entire family will love and find highly addictive. Ticket to Ride most recently won the 2012 award as the best strategy game of the year. The purpose of the game, Ticket to Ride, is to build train routes between destinations on a United States/Canada map. Players have the option of playing against the computer, online opponents, or up to five live players. During each turn, the player has three choices: selecting resources for building routes, using resources to build routes connecting destinations, or drawing new destinations. Players may focus on building their own routes or on blocking opponents’ routes. Points are scored based on the length of a route, the difficulty of connecting routes between destination cities, and the longest contiguous route. The destinations vary each time the game is played, as do the destinations of opponents, so the strategy changes thus keeping game play fresh. This simple, innovative game is easy to learn, but hard to master, which produces great re-playability. From time to time as a teacher, I used this game to help reinforce cardinal directional skills as a warm up on my smart board before social studies, and Ticket to Ride quickly became one of my students favorite choices during free time or in door recess.

Game $1.99 Hundreds is another very easy puzzle app to understand and to learn quickly that everyone in your family will enjoy.

The creators of the game claim that it is appropriate for ages 2 to 222, however, from playing the game, I’d suggest that it would be a great game for ages 4 and up. The object of the game, Hundreds, is to use your fingers to expand circles so that the combination of circles on your screen equals the sum of 100 - don’t worry, the computer does the math for you. The tricky part of the game is that your circles cannot touch while you are expanding them, and the circles move in dynamic ways. As a player becomes more advanced and moves up in levels to more challenging puzzles, there are other obstacles and difficult strategy decisions to be made (such as tethered circles that must be simultaneously expanded, circles that freeze movement, and stars that deflate circles to block your objective of reaching 100, among dozens of challenging obstacles). Another great feature of Hundreds is the lack of any pop ups or ads trying to redirect you to the app store to buy another game.

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Frustrated by Your Child’s Behavior?

How to stop yelling and start teaching.

By Donna Farris, for Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

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iscipline... Do you avoid it to keep your child happy? Do you feel like your child is running your home? Do you feel guilty after you’ve lost your cool? If so, you might find “positive discipline” techniques helpful and healthy for both you and your child.

“We often equate the word ‘discipline’ with punishment. It actually comes from Greek and Latin words meaning to teach, guide or instruct. Discipline is all about teaching your kids, not punishing them,” said Doniese Wilcox, Certified Family Life Educator at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

Good discipline begins with positive attention. Catch your child “being good.” Respectfully listen and make eye contact. Texting, surfing the web or emailing while you’re in the same room with your child is not the same as being with your child. A child might resort to negative behavior just to get your attention.

Use positive statements at least 75 percent of the time. “Tell

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them what you want them to do as opposed to what you don’t want them to do,” said Betty Barto-Smith, Certified Family Life Educator at Avera McKennan.

“Our classic story is that of a 3-year-old girl whose mother told her not to pick her baby brother up, or carry him. One day the mother found the baby gone, and she heard the little girl in her room talking to her brother. When asked why she disobeyed, the little girl answered ‘I didn’t pick him up, I rolled him,’” Wilcox said.

If children are old enough to grasp it, give a brief clarifying statement and explanation. In this case, the mother could have helped by telling the little girl that she should not try to move her brother herself because she could hurt him. Instead, she should ask for help, or play with her brother right where he is.

Use a calm, normal voice for instruction. “The more we yell, the less effective it is,” Barto-Smith said. Instead of yelling to drive home your point, save the “loud noise” for impending danger.

If children do not obey instruction, consequences should be ageappropriate and reasonable. Don’t tell your child you’ll throw away the TV if you don’t intend to do it. Instead, calmly tell the child what the consequence will be, and if she disobeys, follow through.

If your 10-year-old daughter leaves her bike in the driveway instead of putting it away when asked, a logical consequence would be to confiscate the bike for a set period of time. If your 4-year-old son runs out into the street, a logical consequence would be to say, “you’ll have to play indoors this afternoon

because I can’t run the risk of you getting hurt.”

Don’t keep telling your child what you might do if his behavior doesn’t stop; don’t issue empty threats, Barto-Smith advises.

In your frustration, don’t resort to behaviors that are damaging to your child, such as accusations, name-calling, labeling as “stupid,” swearing, or using a sarcastic and demeaning tone.

On the other end of the spectrum, don’t give in to tantrums, or allow children to get by with not doing the homework or chores that are expected of them.

A parent’s responsibility of discipline does not end when children reach their teen years. More than ever before, teens need to learn to control their own behavior. If reasonable, let your teen suffer the natural consequences of his or her actions. However, sometimes these consequences make the parent suffer more than the child. If that’s the case, come up with age-appropriate consequences that are not harmful or detrimental to family life.

“We can never love our children too much, however we can be a ‘helicopter’ parent and hover over our children, never requiring them to learn responsibility,” Wilcox said. “Or, we can allow children to make all of their own decisions because adults are not really running the household as they are supposed to.”

To learn more about positive discipline from Doniese Wilcox and Betty Barto-Smith, read their blog on the Avera Story Center at AveraStoryCenter.org

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Banish the Bedtime Blues

by Sanford Health

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ood sleep is essential for the growth and development of children’s minds and bodies. Just like adults, kids need rest to recharge and function optimally the next day. If they don’t get enough rest, they’ll feel “off,” act out of character, and may be a little temperamental.

It’s time to turn bedtime into happy time.

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Routine Helps Establish Good Sleep Habits “When a child has a routine, it doesn’t mean they’re not going to be upset, but at least they know what to expect,” says Heisinger. “Routine takes time.”

Start bedtime routines at infancy, if possible, and do activities they can expect and associate with bedtime, like taking a bath, reading a story, listening to lullabies or brushing your teeth.

Let kids have a choice in matters. For example, let them choose which pajamas they want to wear to bed or which stuffed animal they want to sleep with. They can also choose their own bedtime story. Heisinger says to avoid television as part of a pre-bedtime routine, as the light can stimulate the brain, keeping kids awake for longer than is appropriate.

Sleep Environment Having the right environment is an important part of getting good sleep. Calming colors such as blues, greens and pinks create feelings of warmth and coziness. Avoid reds and yellows, as they awaken the senses. Turn off the lights or use a dim nightlight. Be aware of any light from television and electronic devices as well, as they can disrupt sleep. You can also try ambient background music with a low pitch and slow rhythm.

Moody at Midnight “When kids wake up in middle of the night, the best thing and equally the hardest is not to give a lot of attention, and make an issue out of it, unless of course they had a nightmare or are sick,” says Heisinger. “If they’re waking, try to avoid extra attention and eliminate any kind of talking.”

Heisinger says it’s OK to lie down next to them in the bed and rub their back to console them. Reinforce the routine by telling them their room is a comfortable place to be, not a scary one.

If nightmares strike, let them talk about the dream if they feel like it. This will help them process their fear and other feelings.

Calm them with soothing words in a soft voice, and let them know it’s OK to fall back to sleep.

“The best thing to do is just to remind kids that bedrooms are a safe place to go to rest and restore their bodies,” says Heisinger. “As parents, we all know how our kids act when they don’t get enough sleep. Fortunately, there’s a lot we can do to help them get on a routine that will make them healthier kids and happier parents.”

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The Women

of Harrisburg’s City Council — Leading the Way through a New Perspective

By Adrienne McKeown

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n one of the most famous speeches in American history, President Abraham Lincoln stated, “Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” This November, the Gettysburg Address will mark its 150th anniversary. I can’t help but wonder if Lincoln were to give that speech today, would the last line state, “…all men and women are created equal”? I guess we’ll never know, but it is fair to say that women have come a long way in gaining equality over the past 150 years.

Since as early as the 1860s, when Lincoln gave his famous address, even before they could legally vote or run for office in many states, women have been throwing their hats in the ring,

attempting to represent others through public service. Just like men, they have chosen to run for office for different reasons.

And, just like men, they have experienced mixed success in their campaigns and while in office. What does seem to be a major difference between men and women in politics, though, is that women seem to come under closer scrutiny and have to endure the second guessing by others—and by themselves—as to whether they are qualified to serve. In fact, a recently released study titled “Girls Just Wanna Not Run” conducted by Jennifer Lawless and Richard L. Fox found that—among the 2,100 college students they surveyed across the country—young women were 50 percent more likely than men to doubt that they would be qualified candidates. This lack of confidence is one of five

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Recently, the City of Harrisburg elected two new members to its City Council. Both of them are women. Additionally, as you may recall from our November issue, Harrisburg also elected the first female mayor in the town’s history just last year. Given that Harrisburg only has four representatives on its council, women have now achieved a majority, something that is extremely rare in politics. I sat down with my new colleagues, Mayor Julie BurkeBowen and Alderwoman Allison Sanderson, after a recent City Council meeting (yes, I’m one of the newly elected alderwomen) to chat about the role women can and do play in politics.

I was raised in a very patriotic family where it was considered an honor to serve your country, so I believe that drove some of my desire to serve through public office.

What drove you to pursue a position as an elected official?

Allison: Politics have been in my family for as long as I can remember. My step-grandpa, Bob Samuelson, ran for governor in South Dakota, and my grandma, Norma Brick Samuelson, was the first woman named executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party. So I’ve always been a part of it. I was the president of fifth grade student council and did the whole campaign thing.

(Laughs.) I also was an intern for Senator Tim Johnson.

L-R: Allison Sanderson, Julie Burke-Bown, and Adrienne McKeown. Photo by Lynn Brower of Lynn Marie Photography.

Julie: I wanted to make a change, and I think in a community this size it’s a lot easier to have an influence and be able to make that change and change some minds as well, to help people broaden their horizons and realize that a woman can be a leader.

So what obstacles did you have to overcome to run for office?

Allison: The fear of not knowing was my biggest obstacle. I thought, “Can I do this, because I don’t know everything?” That

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fear was a big obstacle of mine because I’m afraid of failure and not knowing was failure to me. Then I realized that I would learn.

Julie: My obstacle getting into politics was the same thing; I was afraid of not knowing. My obstacle in running for mayor was not being sure of the win. While I had a fear of losing, I also knew at the same time that I either needed to get out or make a run for it and try to make a change.

Allison: And when I was campaigning, my obstacle was really about trying to figure out what I can say not to upset the person I was talking to and cause them not to vote for me. But then I said, “No Allison, these are your views. This is what you want and what you want Harrisburg to be, and if this one person isn’t going to vote for you because of that, you can’t conform to make everybody happy.”

I would agree that the fear of not knowing all of the answers was a definite obstacle for me in deciding to run as well. After I made the decision to run, though, the biggest obstacle was trekking through a snowstorm finding registered voters to sign my nominating petition!

It’s harder than you might think! Looking back, do you believe the obstacles you had to overcome were different than they are for men?

Allison: Yes, I think the obstacles are different. I don’t think my opponent had the same obstacles.

Julie: From the perspective of the mayor’s race, I think that because I was one of the first female mayors in this area, just being the first female mayor of Harrisburg was an obstacle in itself because there was a “good ol’ boys” network. And not only did I have to appeal to the people of the town, but I had to appeal to the people around the town because there is such an agricultural community around Harrisburg. So not only did I have to impress the locals, but also those in the surrounding areas.

Why do you feel so many women shy away from political office?

Julie: Time commitment.

Allison: We talked about this in a leadership group I’m a part of, and a lot of it I think is that women think they’re not going to know the answers or be able to answer the questions that are coming from people. At that time, I had experience on the Planning and Zoning board, and I spoke out and said, “You will learn. People will teach you.”

Julie: I participated in a panel and somebody asked me about how I do it all—how do I manage a job? A child? My life? My answer back is, “Would you ever ask a man this?” Never. They wouldn’t even think about it.

What is the hardest part about being a woman and being an elected official at the same time?

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Julie: Fighting that desire to please everyone. (Laughs.) I think women are nurturers and we want to please everybody, and I think for a man it is easier for them to make a decision and stick with it and be confident. Women want to be the peacemakers, and sometimes we can’t do that when we make a decision, at least not with every decision.

Allison: Finding time, and also probably fighting the “Can she do it?” mentality.

It sounds like it comes down to balance. Whether you’re trying to find a compromise that will make everyone happy or trying to juggle all of your responsibilities, you’re doing a balancing act. In the midst of all of that balancing, what do women bring to office that is different than men?

Julie: I completely think women bring a compromising role. I think women are much more willing to come up with a win-win situation and get the situation worked through to a resolution.

I think men spend more time comparing and fighting for their opinions than coming up with a win-win situation.

Allison: And they pride themselves on being the one who thought of the idea; whereas, like you said, women are like, “Let’s just get it done.” For me, that’s hard because men come in with one drive, but women come in with broader views and are able to listen.

Julie: I agree. We are able to see multiple views.

Allison: And I think we are able to do a lot of different things and bounce around because we do it all the time in our lives.

We are constantly working multiple things between home and work.

With those differences in mind, how does that translate into better serving the people of Harrisburg? How is Harrisburg better because the council now includes several female perspectives?

Julie: I think a woman’s nature is to put other people first, and I think we have that nurturing, serving characteristic. And I think we’re willing to listen more, to be sympathetic, and to take other opinions into account before we make a decision or set policy. I also think this shows a change in the progression of Harrisburg. Yes, we do serve them differently, but I think it’s also an indication that the town of Harrisburg is becoming more progressive and we’re willing to take steps to try different approaches. Einstein said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” I think that we bring a different perspective—a progressive attitude—to the city.

Allison: Women are constantly on the move. We are on the go. That’s our lifestyle. So that’s what is going to happen in this town. We are going to be moving things along. We’re not going to just be sitting around.

Because we don’t have time for it, right? So what do you believe is the biggest misconception about women serving in public office?

Julie: That we can’t understand or be as effective as a man.

Allison: That we have too much to do at home. We are already too busy because we should be at home giving our kids baths and doing the dishes. We shouldn’t be sitting here. A man should.

Julie: I think you hit the nail on the head with that one.

I think you’re right, too. There is a belief that it shouldn’t be our priority to be here. We are seen as overly ambitious and maybe even selfish, but I don’t think people realize that we are actually making a sacrifice to do this work and try to make our community better. Given all of these obstacles, what would you say to encourage other women considering public service?

Allison: (Flexing her muscle like Rosie the Riveter) You can do it! (Everyone laughs.) Don’t be afraid. Put your best foot forward and you’ll be fine!

Julie: Along with that, just jump right in. If you think about it too long, you’ll talk yourself out of it. Just jump right in, and you’ll be fine.

Allison: And remember there are little avenues that can help you get to big places. Planning and Zoning helped me to get here. Sioux Falls has tons of committees you can be a part of to get your foot in the door. Those are good places to start if you don’t want to take that big step right away.

Julie: That’s a good point. Just be involved with your community and watch for opportunity.

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Have either of you ever been outwardly criticized—right to your face—for taking on this role?

Julie: (Laughs.) Ohhhhhh, yeah. I’ve been told that I should be focusing more on my family and that I have no business pursuing this.

They said that to your face? How did you respond?

Julie: I said, “That’s your opinion.” I love public service. If you’re not willing to serve, I don’t think you’d understand why someone else would be willing to serve. It is so rewarding. Even in just passing resolutions, you realize you’re making change and impacting people. It’s all about serving.

This article is dedicated to those who have not laughed at me when I’ve declared my various political ambitions over the years, especially to my husband, Todd, who was at home giving the kids baths and doing the dishes so that I could attend the City Council meeting and conduct this interview.

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Road Trip

by Dick Rogen, DVM

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t’s vacation time, and that means road trip! Car trips are an important part of family vacations in the summer. And, if it involves family, that means the pets are coming along.

Like many young couples, our first pet Clancy, was our surrogate child. He was a very dignified Scottish Terrier that loved being in the car. He was not always the smartest, but he had a suave way of looking the part wherever he traveled. He actually perfected the arm on the armrest and a look of deep thought window pose.

He mostly looked disinterested at the folly of the world until the vehicle slowed. Then, all things were possible.

I always knew that pets needed to be safe in the car. I did not trust him, so we always tied his leash to the seatbelt. It was a warm day in Idaho and he decided to jump out of the window to chase a bird. I did not realize the seat belt had some laxity and out he went. We were both surprised. It happened in town and at a low speed. He was scuffed up and I was shook up. Windows need to be up far enough or get a real pet seat belt.

Camping for dogs is the best. The great outdoors provides a banquet of smells and adventures, especially in the mountains.

Clancy was a wandering soul and needed to wear bells. They gave away his location and most probably, irritated the bears.

On a trip home, he became over heated. It required a generous 7-Eleven employee and a few minutes in the air conditioning to get him comfortable. Lesson learned. Be prepared and keep

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your air conditioner in working order.

Like most dogs, this Scottie was not afraid of helping himself to our food. Car trips require good snacks and most of them are not healthy for pets. He required high security. Food in the coolers, bread in a secure container and sunflower seeds out of reach kept him safe. We always brought along water, but if your pet consumes something they shouldn’t, 1-2 teaspoons of salt deep in their mouth can help bring it up.

I think all of us make a mistake of thinking canines are human 100 percent of the time. A trip to the beach did not go well.

Most Scottish Terriers do not like to swim. Who knew? We tried taking him into the ocean, but he preferred the shade of a big rock. I showed him how to dig in the sand, however he knew the comfort of a soft beach towel was much easier. He simply was a more refined individual than I! That little black dog travelled many miles with us and even flew in for our wedding! He was a seasoned traveler. However, many pets find that leaving home is very stressful. If your pet is nervous about travel, I suggest starting with very short trips that end with treats or at the park. We also have medications to calm their stomachs and their minds. If that doesn’t help, they may be happier just staying at home. That’s OK too.

I hope you are able to have a great adventure this summer.

Safe travels for you and your pets!

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Ceremonial Dance Circle

by Bruce Blake

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Ceremonial Dance Circle Marker location: Sioux Falls, Sherman Park

r. W. H. Over, South Dakota’s first archeologist, sketched maps of two 1600s Omaha earthhut villages in present-day lower Sherman Park. He also outlined a 51-feet in diameter Omaha dance bowl or circle in the upper park.

Formal ceremonial dances evolved among many prehistoric native cultures. Early Euramerican observers recorded a variety of ritualistic dances among the Plains Indians. Dances by warriors before and after warfare, initiation dances, buffalo hunting dances, and worship dances such as the sun dance were noted. Other dances honored animals including the eagle, rabbit, and bear.

Most dances were performed in a large circle and only by men. Music provided with flutes, drums, gourd rattles, and bone or wood whistles accompanied chanting by the dancers and drummers.

In 2005 Renee Boen of the South Dakota Archeological Research Center reviewed Dr. Over’s original map. Although no trace of the dance circle exists today, Renee determined that it had been located 40 yards northeast of this spot.

DEDICATED IN 2006 BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE STUDENTS OF PATRICK HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Historical Society Logo Since 1927 the MCHS has been instrumental in the rediscovery, documentation, and preservation of local history. In the past quarter century more than 150 historical markers have been installed. These markers make available short historical accounts describing early citizens, events and sites that would not otherwise be readily available to visitors and local residents.

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Dr. Over’s Map of the South Village The Sherman Park dance bowl or circle sketched

by Dr. Over is the only site in Minnehaha County known to have been used by prehistoric people for ceremonial dancing. Image owner: South Dakota State Archeological Center.