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September 2013 Volume 12 • Issue 10

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Chocolate, and Lemon, and Root Beer…Oh My! Oh My Cupcakes Opens New Sioux Falls Location 8

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South Dakota Race for the Cure Discover the Ocean with the New Pop-Up Dome Aquarium Dress for Success Sioux Falls Heading Back to School… and Harvest Time Balancing Life on the Farm

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Pretty in Purple – Roxie Sievers’ Room 68

PARENTING & PREGNANCY Child Abuse May Be Unintentional 72

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BEST BOOKS 80

CUTE KIDS Submit Your Child’s Photo 82

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The Wayne and Mary Huber Home 30 RECIPES The Best Raspberry Brownies Ever!! 40 The Perfect Pizza Pie 42

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Christina Heckenlaible— Impacting the Sioux Empire through the Gifts of Others 86

PETS Is Your House Ready for a New Guest? 90

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By Mary Michaels | Photos by Chang Photography

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h My Cupcakes was great in its former location downtown, but now there’s even more to love in its expanded location at The Bridges at 57th.

“We loved being downtown, and we were very sad to leave,” says owner Melissa Johnson. “But the truth is, we had outgrown our kitchen about 6 months after we opened three and a half years ago.”

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Johnson says they loved the charm of their downtown location and appreciated the support from their “downtown neighbors,” but as business grew, it was harder for her staff to adapt in the smaller kitchen.

“Now, we have a bigger kitchen and more seating area, including a patio,” says Johnson.

The store also added a room which can be used either for

Oh My Cupcakes The Bridges at 57th 5015 S. Western Ave. • Suite 290 (605) 310-6742 www.ohmycupcakes.com Hours: Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm Find us on Facebook!

overflow seating or can be closed off for birthday parties, showers, Bible study groups and more. The room is equipped with a “Smart” TV, so it’s even a good spot for office meetings.

Oh My Cupcakes brought their recognizable look to the new location, with lots of white and the color Johnson calls “ ’57 Chevy Blue.”

“I wanted to keep that same vintage look we started with

downtown,” explains Johnson. “I just like creating that feeling of simpler times; happy times.”

The vintage look is evident in the artsy menu hanging over the counter, the retro pop cooler with 8-ounce glass bottles of soda and various classic kitchen items sitting on the built-in shelves, like the vintage Easy Bake Oven (in that perfect ’57 Chevy Blue color).

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“To shine God’s love and make people smile with cupcakes.”

In addition to the added space, Oh My Cupcakes also expanded their hours, now open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

“When we first started, it was just me and one other person,” Johnson says. “We were family-run and family-oriented, and our hours reflected that, as we closed by 2 p.m. each day. Now, however, we can allow even more flexibility. Whether it’s a mom who wants to be done working at noon to be home with kids or high school and college students looking for later afternoon hours, we can accommodate those schedules. I love being able to provide jobs for our community.”

The longer hours are also good for guests, who can sit a little longer to enjoy their sweet treats or who can stop by on their way home from work.

For those who can’t visit the store in person, Oh My Cupcakes

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can deliver. They offer online ordering and a routine delivery fee. However, individuals or businesses can take advantage of “Mobile Mondays,” where Oh My Cupcakes will deliver orders anywhere in Sioux Falls for free, with a minimum delivery order.

“We thought of that especially for our former downtown neighbors, and it keeps us connected to them,” says Johnson.

“The really fun thing is that there are many people or businesses who use Mobile Mondays to send cupcakes to others. We love Mondays around here!”

The store can accommodate most orders on a walk-in basis, although Johnson suggests calling ahead for bigger orders.

“For one or two, even three or four dozen, we can always take care of right from the case,” says Johnson. “But, if you need more than that, we suggest calling the day before so we bake accordingly for the day. We are committed to always doing our

very best to meet our guests’ needs.”

That attitude is evident from the owner and every staff person.

They even have their mission statement right on the wall: “To shine God’s love and make people smile with cupcakes.”

With the variety of flavors at Oh My Cupcakes, it would be hard not to smile.

Johnson says they have made some changes to the menu, but they still have the popular varieties like the Party Animal, Pleasantville, Triple Chocolate Meltdown, Lemon Drop and The Marilyn. Other flavors are featured on different days of the week, including Root Beer Float, Stuffed French Toast and Oh Crumbs, which has crushed Oreo cookies in the cake batter and the frosting.

With the change of season approaching, cupcake lovers can watch for harvest flavors like apple and pumpkin, and the

holidays will bring back favorites like gingerbread and Winter Wonderland, with its peppermint cream cheese frosting and crushed candy cane topping.

They do offer some vegan and dairy-free options by request, as well as some varieties that are peanut- or tree nut-free.

“If anyone has concerns about allergies, it’s always best to ask before ordering,” Johnson advises.

The bright atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious cupcakes are a perfect fit for The Bridges at 57th. Guests seem to feel the same way. One woman leaving the store was overheard to say, “I love that you are here in this location. My waist may not be happy, but my mouth sure is!”

“We look forward to planning more events,” says Johnson.

“We love seeing people linger here, and we want this to be a place for people to build relationships.”

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september 2013 Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball September 1 • 1:05pm The Bird Cage Come out and enjoy your Sioux Falls Canaries!

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LifeLight South Dakota Festival September 1 • 10:30am 12 miles south of Sioux Falls The South Dakota Festival is the largest and most well known aspect of the ministry and is offered FREE of admission to the public. The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country and world. Be sure not to miss the 6 stages, children’s area, skate park, shopping, food, camping and more. INFO (605) 338-2847.

Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball September 2 • 12:05pm The Bird Cage, located next to the Sioux Falls Arena

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Greatest Show On H2O Catfish Bay Water Ski Park September 2 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.

First Friday September 6 • begins at 10am Downtown Sioux Falls A special day of shopping, art and entertainment downtown!

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and drinks at all your favorite hot spots! Many stores stay open late until 8pm. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Rehfeld’s Art and Framing Gallery Annual Portfolio Show September 6 • 6-8 pm 210 S. Phillips Ave. Meet over 20 of the region’s best artists as they display their newest works. INFO (605) 336-9737.

Sanford Health Fitness Expo September 6 & 7 Sioux Falls Arena The inaugural Sanford Health Fitness Expo will be held in conjunction with packet pick-up for the Sioux Falls Marathon / Half Marathon. The expo will include workshops, vendors and most of all, fun! You do not have to be participating in the Sioux Falls Marathon/Half Marathon to enjoy this event as it is free to the public! INFO (605) 373-2041.

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Old Courthouse Museum Friday, September 6 • 3pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Take a look behind the closed doors of the Old Courthouse Museum and see the artifact storage and work areas.

Free Admission. Call (605) 367-4210 to register. www. siouxlandmuseums.com

2013 Block Party Fiesta September 7 • 4pm - 8pm Augustana Lutheran Church • 235 N. Prairie Ave. 2013 Bock Party Fiesta! Sponsored by Augustana Lutheran and Pueblo de Dios People from all around will gather for fun and games, conversation and laughter, music and, of course food: lots and lots of food from both North and Central America. INFO (605) 929-7744.

50th Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival September 7 • 9am - 5pm Downtown Sioux Falls The Sidewalk Arts Festival is a one-day festival featuring over 250 vendors from 10 states. The Sidewalk Arts Festival has a large food court, activities for kids, live entertainment throughout the festival, and a large variety of vendors: fine art, folk art, craft, non-profit, and food. INFO (605) 367-6000.

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Warm Up Sioux Falls September 8 • 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. For more information, find Warm Up Sioux Falls on Facebook, or see www.craftyarncouncil.com/ warmup.html. INFO 605-332-1358.

Homesteader Day Harvest Festival Sunday, September 8 • 1-4pm Beaver Creek Nature Area Head to Beaver Creek Nature Area east of Sioux Falls for the 35th Annual Homesteader Day Harvest Festival. This free event features Pioneer Farming demonstrations, music, food and refreshments, and more! www. siouxlandmuseums.com

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Ideal Living at Avera September 9 • 5:30pm • Avera Prairie Center Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center is proud to offer Ideal Living at Avera, a program that promotes fat loss while supporting muscle mass. Join us for a FREE educational seminar and learn how to eat smarter and live your ideal lifestyle. It’s time to take the first step.

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Pre-pregnancy & First Trimester of Pregnancy Cooking Class September 10 • 6pm Sanford Center for Health and Well-Being This class will teach you how to eat right to get ready for pregnancy and for the first trimester of pregnancy. Topics include: surviving morning sickness, snack ideas and recipes for foods to ease nausea, best food for you and baby, foods to avoid and smells that may cause nausea, food substitutions that are baby-on-board friendly, pregnancyfriendly fitness tips from Sanford exercise experts. ($10) RSVP to (605) 312-2150.

Please Send Hats September 12 • 6:30pm • Avera Prairie Center Join us for Please Send Hats! A heartwarming, humorous and inspirational one-woman show about cancer and survival, Please Send Hats has been hailed as “brilliant”, “funny”, and “eye-opening” by patients, caregivers, and health care providers. Prior to the presentation, we encourage you to participate in an interactive workshop

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Ladies Night @ the Museum September 12 • 5-8pm South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings Enjoy wine and painting with Uncorked Creativity. No painting experience needed. Cost: $40 ($10 will be donated to SD Art Museum). To register: www.uncorkedcreativity. com/events The Ballroom Dance Club September 13 • 8pm - 11:30pm El Riad Shrine • 14th and Phillips Ballroom dancing with an orchestra. Guests welcome with tickets at the door. Dressy/business casual attire requested. INFO (605) 528-5653.

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Fall Festival of Artists September 13 & 14 • noon - 6pm Wilde Prairie Winery • 48052 259th Street, Brandon Visit the winery, enjoy a glass of wine while visiting with local artists and viewing their work. Some artwork will be available for sale. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Wilde Prairie Winery • Evening in the Vineyard Friday, September 13 • 6pm - 9pm 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. Family friendly.

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Empire Mall Kids Kidgits Club Kidgits Wizard of Oz: Celebrating 75 years!

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Fall Parade of Homes September 14 - 16 • Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Tea The Fall Parade of Homes will have over 60 newly constructed homes open to tour for free (excluding any Feature Home as funds raised in this home benefit the Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation). All Parade homes are open Sat. & Sun. from 1-5pm and Mon. from 5:30-8:30pm. INFO (605) 361-8322.

Celebrate Kidoodle’s 3rd Birthday Sun. Sept 15 • noon-5pm South Dakota Children’s Museum FREE admission into the Children’s Museum of South Dakota located in Brookings. Celebrate Kidoodle’s 3rd birthday with a barnyard theme bash. INFO 605-692-6700 or www.prairieplay.org Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, September 15 • 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

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Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street 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) 3674210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Swing Dance at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, September 15 • 1pm - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Learn to swing dance at the Old Courthouse Museum! Beginning swing dance lessons from 1-1:30 p.m. with open dancing from 1:30-4 p.m. Beginners are especially welcome, all ages, no partner required. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, September 17 • 1pm - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com

26th Annual Northern Plain Indian Art Market September 19 - 22 Sioux Falls Join in the 26th year of celebrating contemporary and traditional art created by the Indigenous people of the Northern Plains.

Presented by Sinte Gleska University, the event includes the Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture, Juried Art Show & Artist Reception, Traditional Pow Wow and Buffalo Feed and more.

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Gynecologic Cancers Support Group September 19 • 4pm Sanford Women’s Health Plaza • 5019 S. Western Ave, Suite 200 Join Sanford Gynecologic Oncology Clinic and get answers to your questions. Learn about treatment options and individual patient experiences. Discuss the effects of cancer. Share your story. INFO (605) 328-8888 or email womens-sf@sanfordhealth.org Baby Gourmet: Making Baby Food 101 September 19 • 6pm Sanford Center for Health and Well Being

Kid’s Activity Day at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, September 19 • 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.

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Dakota Marketplace Saturday, September 21 • 9am to 2pm First United Methodist Church Dakota Marketplace is a mission event of the United Methodist Churches with the focus to provide aid for relief and feed the hungry locally and globally. Come for all of the day or a part of it and take in the live auction, specialty auction, craft bazaar, farmer’s market and bake sale. Funds raised will support UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief ), World Hunger & Poverty Initiative, Imagine No Malaria & hunger projects.

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Register at: www.allsportcentral.com. The Muddy Vike is a 5k Mud Run that will run through the Leif Ericson Day Camp. It will challenge the body and the mind to its maximum ability! Every half mile there will be a new obstacle for you to overcome! Once you have mastered the course enjoy live entertainment and food vendors. Must be 18 years old. INFO (605) 336-3190.

Steamboat Wrecks on the Missouri Program Sunday, September 22 • 2pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Please join us for a fascinating look into the perils of navigating the Missouri River by steamboat. Pete King, a self proclaimed “Steamboat Hunter” will detail his fascination with the sunken wrecks of early steamboats and his efforts of the last thirty years to locate and excavate these crafts. INFO www. siouxlandmuseums.com or 367-4210.

Sea and Sky Saturday September 21 Sertoma Butterfly House • 4320 S. Oxbow Ave. Sea and Sky Saturday features horseshoe crabs. See a live one up close and get even closer to a horseshoe crab artifact. Craft will be making your own horseshoe crab. INFO education@ sertomabutterfly.org or 605-334-9466 ext 12.

Professional Image Wedding Showcase September 22 • noon Grand Falls Casino Event Center There will be over 75 local and national bridal vendors to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. Cash and door prizes given throughout the day, and there will also be a bridal fashion show. INFO (605) 334-0619.

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Second and Third Trimesters of Pregnancy Cooking Class September 24 • 6pm Sanford Center for Health and Well Being Learn how to eat the right way to deal with uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy. Coping with heartburn, constipation and gas, planning and preparing small, frequent meals, Healthy indulgences-avoiding junk food cravings, baby shower food ideas, pregnancy-friendly fitness tips from Sanford exercise experts. ($10) RSVP to (605) 312-2150.

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Ladies Ultimate Sample Tour September 26 • 4pm - 9pm • Downtown Sioux Falls Register at Shriver Square Bring your girlfriends to an exciting girls’ night out in downtown! This event provides guests a day to sip, sample & stroll all downtown has to offer. Guests will receive free samples from each participating business. INFO (605) 3384009.

Wilde Prairie Winery • Evening in the Vineyard Friday, September 27 • 6pm - 9pm 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. Family friendly.

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Jazz It Up Saturday, September 28 • 8:30pm El Riad Shrine • 510 S. Phillips Ave. Jazz It Up is a fund raising event put on by the El Riad Rickshaws. This year “Main Ave Warehouse” will be the music for the evening. We will also draw the winner of our annual wine raffle at this event along with a host of great door prizes. Come celebrate the end of Summer with the Rickshaw Guis. Tickets are only $5 at the door and are available in advance at the El Riad Shrine office. INFO (605) 336-3248.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure September 29 • 9am • Falls Park Susan G. Komen South Dakota is dedicated to helping low income women gain access to life-saving breast cancer screening and treatment services. We have raised and invested over $1.2 million in our state to help fight the disease, but our fight isn’t finished. Thousands of women across South Dakota still need our help, so join us on September 29th as we unite to help save lives and end breast cancer forever. Register today at www. komensouthdakota.org/race INFO (605) 271-1751

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Heading Back to School… and Harvest Time Balancing Life on the Farm

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very parent has their own system for keeping up with the craziness of back-to-school schedules and activities. Like many moms, Robin Randall juggles raising two sons, their school, sports and activity schedules, volunteer work, and a fulltime job. She relies on her smartphone to help stay organized, but even the most modern technologies can’t solve her biggest scheduling challenge … Mother Nature.

In addition to her job as department director of the Medical/ Oncology unit at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, she and her husband Troy also raise crops and cattle on their family farm near Dell Rapids, South Dakota. They grow corn on 1,500 acres and raise about 4,700 Holstein steers each year.

“Nearly everything on the farm is dependent on the weather,” said Robin.

No matter what the calendar or schedule says, a change in the weather can mean a change of plans. Rains or late season snow can delay planting of crops, summer wind and hail storms can damage growing plants, and the temperature and rainfall throughout the growing season will impact when a crop can be harvested. The weather also impacts caring for livestock, as cattle need special attention during hot weather and pastures, lots and barns have to be maintained during all weather conditions and seasons.

Troy Randall has been farming since 1996, and Robin joined the farm operation when they were married in 1999. Their sons Noah, 12, and Luke, 10, also help in the family farm. Troy’s dad helped build the operation and worked on the farm until his death in 2008.

“Our dependence on the weather makes it more challenging to plan things out and schedule activities and vacations. It also makes it more difficult for Troy to be able to attend practices and activities. He makes it to the majority of all of their things by

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By Ag United far, but he has to be disciplined to get things like planting and harvest done while the weather permits,” said Robin.

Like many farm families, the Randalls are very involved in their community. Troy and Robin both serve as Elders at Quarry Rock Church in Dell Rapids, where Robin is also on the Praise Team.

Troy serves on the Dell Rapids school board, and both boys stay busy year-round with baseball, basketball and football.

Keeping up with all the schedules is even more difficult during spring planting and fall harvest times when Troy puts in long days (and nights) to take advantage of favorable conditions.

Robin appreciates tools like her smart phone to keep her as organized and efficient as possible, and to stay in touch with family members during busy times. But, it isn’t always easy.

“I’m not sure I always feel very balanced; it’s more of a juggling act most of the time and I try to rotate which ball I’m in danger of dropping,” she said. “Over the years, I’ve learned that I have to take care of myself, too, in order to take care if everyone else. I think it’s very important for moms to do that.”

For Robin, the business and hectic activity during busy times like planting and harvest is balanced by living in the country and raising her family on the farm.

“The beauty and quietness of living out in the country is very therapeutic for me,” she said. “One of the greatest rewards is watching my boys spend time with their dad and watching how close they’ve become. They have also become very responsible hard workers.”

Robin focuses on keeping a good perspective and positive attitude.

“Instead of thinking about how busy we are, I try to focus on how blessed we are,” she said. “Somehow every fall we manage to get it all done, and we will this year as well.”

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lthough Wayne and Mary Huber’s neighborhood is filled with the sights and sounds of new home construction and yards that are waiting for landscaping, the inside of their home very much has that “settled in” feel.

Built by Nathan Goehring with Dream Builders, the couple was responsible for the design and planning of their home,

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which they moved into this past May with their daughter Ellie (6) and son Ari (9 months).

“We have built a home before that was more rustic with shades of brown,” says Wayne, “but this time we knew we wanted something with more of a clean, light feel.”

They achieved that by using white for wall colors, woodwork

and cabinetry. Contrary to what one might think, it is far from plain. This background gives the Hubers a blank canvas, and they can bring in many different accents throughout the house.

“Our tastes or our style may change down the road,” Mary says, “so we don’t necessarily want to be tied down to a particular color.”

Wayne calls their current style modern cottage. “But not too modern…and not too cottage.”

You can feel that from the moment you walk in the door. Just to the left is a low bench with storage baskets underneath, a white clapboard backing and hooks just right for a little pink backpack.

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“Our tastes or our style may change down the road,” Mary says, “so we don’t necessarily want to be tied down to a particular color.”

Mary says that she wanted something other than a traditional front closet, and this seemed to be just right.

“That is Ellie’s ‘bus bench’ where she sits and waits for her grandma – my mom – who takes her to school.”

The living room, dining area and kitchen come together in an open great room. The wood laminate floor with its grey tint is reminiscent of a floor you might see in a farmhouse.

“We have had real wood floors before, but you can drive yourself crazy caring for them,” Mary says. “This is perfect for us right now with the kids, and then someday down the road we may decide to do something different.”

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The kitchen provides great storage and workspace, with a movable island that can be set up against the sink and counter or moved out to provide serving space or seating on all sides with the tall, dark brown wood stools.

“We are Kentucky Derby fans,” says Mary, “so we’ll move the island out and people can sit all around it and watch the horse races.”

They chose stainless appliances and matching stainless hardware for the white cupboards, along with a large farmhouse sink and faucet with a pull out sprayer. A sliding barn door opens to reveal the pantry, and a similar door just off the kitchen opens

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to the main floor laundry room.

Yellow accents add even more cheeriness to the space, from the tall hurricane lamp filled with lemons on a kitchen shelf to the sprigs of yellow flowers in three sleek silver vases on the dark wood dining table.

Another unique piece that sits on the big built-in storage fixture in the kitchen is an empty Dom Perignon bottle from 1978, the year Mary was born.

“My parents got this bottle, and at the time, they didn’t even

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know what Dom Perignon was or that it had any real value,” Mary explains with a smile. “They just kept it around because it was marked with the year I was born, and they decided they would drink it at my wedding someday.”

And, that is just what the family did. They toasted Mary and Wayne’s wedding with the champagne, and now the bottle serves as a special family heirloom.

The family’s rooms are upstairs, and at the top of the stairs is a cozy area perfect for the kids to read or put in their favorite

“They just kept it around because it was marked with the year I was born, and they decided they would drink it at my wedding someday.”

Disney movie.

Ari’s room has a large white crib that will convert to his “big boy bed,” and to utilize the space above the entryway, a little lofted area sits four steps up.

“Right now, it is more of a stage for the kids,” laughs Mary.

“But eventually, we will move Ari’s bed up there to open up the rest of his room for play space. “ Some of that floor space now is used by a rocking chair great for nap time and a little fuzzy elephant rocker that is just Ari’s

size. It used to be his big sister’s, appropriately called the Elliephant.

A shared bathroom with two standing sinks separated by dark cabinets leads into Ellie’s bright white room. She picked the color herself, and it is definitely all-girl. The black four poster bed with white sheer fabric gathered at each corner takes center stage, accented with a bright pink fuzzy pillow. A little nook off to the side is a perfect place for Ellie’s dollhouse. On the wall hangs a big, green metal peace sign.

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“Ellie picked that out,” says Mary. “She’s kind of our peacemaker…our butterfly watcher…it is just her.”

Ellie has her own little walk-in closet with one hanging rod filled with princess dresses, and her original artwork hangs on

the wall of her room.

In the master bedroom and bath, bluish-grey walls seem to change color a bit depending on the lighting. And lighting was one thing that Mary spent quite a bit of time researching as they

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In bathrooms, for example, she learned that lighting should be offset a bit rather than having one long fixture over the mirror. A silver fixture on an extending arm sits on both sides of

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The floor of the walk-in shower has small dark stones set in the cement, almost giving it a leopard-spot look. The walls feature big tile blocks with a narrow band of small, decorative tiles, as well as both overhead and hand-held showerheads.

There is a separate toilet room and an enviable walk-in closet the couple shares.

The space is big enough that they were able to set two dressers back to back in the closet.

“We didn’t really realize how big this would be when looking at the plans,” Mary says smiling, “but it’s nice. We have extra storage room here for other things as well.”

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While the Hubers are still working on exterior landscaping, the stage is already set for a comfortable backyard for the family. A patio off the main level dining area is in place with seating, grill and a wood pergola that has built-in planter boxes for Mary’s expanding herb garden.

As the Hubers helped to design their house, they planned the space based on their family’s needs and lifestyle.

“We didn’t want to just create something too big or create spaces that we knew we wouldn’t use,” says Wayne.

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The Best Raspberry Brownies Ever!!

by Jo McClure These brownies are so so good....but just a little on the fussy side. After reading through the recipe you will see they are very time consuming, but well worth the effort. Enjoy!

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 4 ounces butter (1 stick) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup flour (yes, that’s correct.)

1 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup seedless red raspberry preserves

30 minutes or until the mixture is firm enough to spread a layer of preserves on top.

Turn an 8x8 inch baking over and center a 12 inch square piece of foil over the pan and fold down the sides and corners to shape the foil. Remove the shaped foil and place it inside the pan. Press the foil into place and spray with non-stick spray.

Adjust the oven rack one-third up from the bottom of the oven and preheat to 325Ëš. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out barely clean. Allow brownies to cool to room temperature and then place them back in the freezer for another 30-40 minutes. Cover with a small cutting board and turn the pan over and remove from the pan and take the foil off. Now turn the brownies right side up and cut into small pieces and wrap individually if you wish. You may store these at room temperature, in the refrigerator or even in the freezer.

Melt the chocolate and butter and stir in the salt, vanilla, sugar and eggs. Add the flour and nuts and stir until smooth. Pour half of the batter into the pan and level the mixture with the bottom of a spoon. Now place the pan in the freezer for

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Spread the layer of preserves over the frozen mixture and top with remaining batter. Make sure the batter is spread to the edges of the pan by using the back of a spoon. Allow the pan to stand at room temperature for 30-40 minutes or until the frozen layer has thawed.

The Perfect Pizza Pie

By Jim Mathis

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t has been said that pizza is like sex. When it is good, it is really good. And when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. I can’t argue with that logic. I love a good pizza. And I won’t turn down a mediocre pizza. In all my years of eating pizza, I’ve only found a few that I wouldn’t eat. But I don’t think taco pizza should count.

Why does pizza have such a hold on us? For me I think it goes back to an evening when I was about six. My brother was staying with a friend; my sister was not yet born. So that Friday night was MY night. Mom and Dad said I could choose whatever I wanted for dinner. My choice of course, was pizza, served hot and delicious right out of the cardboard delivery box. On that night, I felt like the King of the World. I had my parents all to myself, and I ate until I made myself sick. Literally, I got sick. But it was my night and my pizza. King of the World, indeed.

Pizza is a nearly perfect food. With bread, meat, vegetables and dairy, it ticks off every box on the old food pyramid. It is great for dinner or lunch, and I challenge you to find a better breakfast when you’ve had a few too many the night before. As a hangover food, it has carbs to soak up what’s left in your belly, some fat to sooth the queasy feelings and little spice to knock some of the crud off your

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tongue. As I said, a nearly perfect food.

History Lesson Legend tells us that what we know as Pizza Margherita was first created in Naples, Italy, way back in 1889, when Raffaele Esposito was asked to create pizzas in honor of the visiting Queen Margherita. It is said that of all the pies he created, Queen Margherita preferred the one decorated in the colors of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white mozzarella and bright green basil. Hence forth this noble variety of pizza has been named in her majesty’s honor.

But pizza was around long before that, and many food historians believe that the pizza was not created in Italy, but rather imported from Greece where they made a similar dish on flatbread. The word pizza comes from the Latin verb pìnsere, meaning “to press” and from the Greek péktos, meaning “solid.” Through the ages, the words and the flatbread both changed as they meandered around Europe and the Middle East finally becoming the Greek pita and Italian pizza we know today.

While the pizza has its roots in the Mediterranean, over the century it has become a truly American food. When the Italian

Use our Calendar, American immigrants in the New York’s Little Italy started their pizzerias in the early years of the 20th century, the pizzas they created where different than those back home. The available flour and water gave the crust a different taste. The ovens here were fueled by coal or gas instead of wood like back home. As our GI’s returned from World War II craving the pizza they had “discovered” in the European theater, the American Pizzeria spread across the country. By the 1960s. pizza had become a uniquely American dish.

And like anything American, different pizza dialects developed around the country.

Pizza Taxonomy The world of pizza can be divided any number ways, but in my mind, it makes sense to divide it into two distinct groups: Traditional and Deep Dish.

The Traditional Pizza is what most of us here on the prairie think of as pizza. Now, it is important to remember that within the phylum of Traditional Pizza there are numerous classes, orders and species. The crust may tossed by hand to create a crispy, almost cracker-thin base or it might be rolled gently to create a thicker and chewy crust. Some will rise as they are baked, coming out of the oven nearly an inch thick, while others remain merely millimeters high. In my mind, the perfect pie is very thin, and not over-burdened with toppings.

The Deep Dish grew out of Chicago where places like Uno, Lou Malnati’s, Gino’s East and Pizzeria Due all make fine versions. Deep Dish is great; a hearty pizza you have to eat with a fork. The pan pizza at the local joint is but a poor homage to the original deep dish.

In my mind, this variety of pizza is the primary reason we refer to Chicago as The Second City. For me, a deep dish will always finish second to a good thin crust pie. And I am not alone in thinking this.

While the deep dish pizza was born and raised in the City of Big Shoulders, they also have their share of traditional pies.

A class within the phylum of deep dish is the stuffed pizza like you find at Chicago’s Giordano’s. While we often refer to a pizza as a pie, the stuffed pie closely resembles a savory version of your grandma’s apple pie, with a crust on the bottom lining the pan, another covering the top. This is not just a deep dish, but a mountain of a pie. Each slice of stuffed pizza is a meal. I caution you against trying to tackle one on your own. It’s a big pizza. This is not to be confused with a stuffed crust pizza you may have ordered from a delivery place; those are just a fad within the arena of traditional pizza.

With all of these different kinds of pizza and the wide variety of toppings, you might be led to believe that pizza is like the Wild West, without rules. Oh no my friend, we cannot allow Pizza Anarchy. There must be rules.

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So what is the perfect pizza pie? It could be the one I eat tomorrow, or the one I ate yesterday. To me the perfect pizza is a moving target, one that changes with my mood and memories of the pizzas that have come and gone.

Here are my four simple Immutable Laws of Pizza.

Immutable Law of Pizza Number One: The key ingredient in any pizza is restraint. Too much of a good this is just too much. A certain national chain hasn’t grasped this concept. If a few slices of pepperoni are good, they will make a “pepperoni lover’s” that is overwhelmed with sausage. Since people like mozzarella, they will stuff the crust with even more. Worse yet, they have created an abomination encircled by crescent-shaped pools filled with molten mozzarella. Know when to say when.

Immutable Law of Pizza Number Two: No Taco Pizza. Ever. So called taco pizza violates what my family refers to as the “Shit and Ice Cream Theory” which states that when two things that do not belong together are mixed, they will ruin one, and not improve the other. In my mind, mixing tacos and pizza ruins the pizza, and doesn’t help the tacos.

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Immutable Law of Pizza Number Three: As long as it doesn’t violate Law Number One, the addition of pork products to pizza is a good thing. Pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami, prosciutto — it’s all good. A simple Margherita becomes a thing of beauty when pepperoni joins the party.

Immutable Law of Pizza Number Four: Arugula on a pizza is good. Basil is great. Iceberg lettuce is not. See Law Number Two. So what is the perfect pizza pie? It could be the one I eat tomorrow, or the one I ate yesterday. To me the perfect pizza is a moving target, one that changes with my mood and memories of the pizzas that have come and gone. The only thing I know for sure is that it will have a thin crust. Or maybe not.

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pull a cork and am not a huge fan of Stelvin closures (screw caps;) however, putting my wine list on an iPad is definitely on my wish list. To be able to present a wine list in high definition quality, along with the vintage, reviews, geographical sourcing of grapes, amount of wood aging, what type of oak is used, what type of blending is used, etc. is as exciting to me as it is to wine patrons.

A recent article in The Economist reported the following, “Bone’s, a revered Atlanta steakhouse, now greets its diners with iPads whose touch screen makes light work of searching for varietals, vintages, vintners and prices. Aficionados can instantly defer to gurus of the trade, like Robert Parker, whose reviews and ratings are also at hand. All this has some sommeliers trembling in their speckless black shoes. Others seek consolation in the fact that an iPad can’t open a bottle and

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“When it comes to wine and technology, the amount of information we have at our fingertips is limitless. Wineries are publishing more and more technical information (not to mention their websites are getting more and more creative and user-friendly) which makes it both and easy and fun to research wines you are looking to buy, drink, or collect.

assess whether or not its contents are up to snuff. At least the proprietors have something to smile about. Wine sales at Bone’s jumped by 11 percent per diner in the two weeks following the iPads’ introduction, compared with the previous three weeks.”

Modern technology has impinged on wine making for years, often to traditionalists’ dismay. For instance, automatic grape presses met with skepticism, at least before vintners grasped that they are superior to human feet in just about every way.

However, the retail end of the business has been largely immune to innovation. Although some establishments embraced the interactive wine list as early as 2001, most have stuck to the familiar sommelier/restaurant manager wine selection method.

Enter another nifty recent piece of technology: the wine dispensing system, produced by companies like Cruvinet or Enomatic. These are cabinets which hold anywhere between 4 and 120 bottles that, once opened, are topped up with inert gases like nitrogen or argon to keep the oxygen out. An improvement on the manual vacuum pump found in many households, the swanky dispensers help keep wine fresh for up to several weeks, though some sommeliers contend that no amount of nitrogen will protect an older wine. (Apparently, Pinot

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Noirs are especially vulnerable to oxygen’s perfidious ways.)

When it comes to wine and technology, the amount of information we have at our fingertips is limitless. Wineries are publishing more and more technical information (not to mention their websites are getting more and more creative and userfriendly) which makes it both and easy and fun to research wines you are looking to buy, drink, or collect. Check out some of my favorite winery websites: Coppola wines at www. franciscoppolawinery.com presents their portfolio on a beautiful web page that is easy to navigate. Bonny Doon wines at www. bonnydoonvineyard.com is probably one of the most creative and visually-stunning websites out there, and Chimney Rock wines at www.chimneyrock.com gives you technical information about their award-winning cabernets, blends, and fumé blanc in a very concise manner.

Here’s the bottom line: wine is good, and the wine tasting experience can be even better with the help of technology. From the way wines are made to the way you select a bottle of wine on a wine list, a little technology goes a long way. Embrace the technology revolution and enjoy wine in the 21st century. Carpe Vino!

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Exceptional orthodontic results since 1984. 2407 W. 57th St. 605-335-6680. www.hornerbarrowortho.com.

Harness the Power of the Ocean

With Phytoceane skin products, fused with extraordinary hydrating power of the ocean’s own marine plant coral. Available at Autria Esthetiques & Wax Studio. In Sola Salons, 69th and Minnesota. 605-929-9149. autriaesthetiques.com

Discover Driftwood

Stop by Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry to see a beautiful hutch in Driftwood with Ebony glaze. There are four colors in the Driftwood palette, see them all! 600 E. 48th Street North.

(605) 977-3660.

FatHouse Shaving Oil For Her

An oil specially formulated for the shaving needs of women. FatHouse for Her Shaving Oil is a perfect combination of almond oil, coconut oil, meadowfoam oil, vitamin E and olive oil that will help soften and condition your skin before you shave. Used alone or paired with your favorite shaving cream, FatHouse for Her Shaving Oil helps create a smooth, irritation-free shave. www.fathousesoapcompany.com

Personalized Keepsakes

Grooming for Real Men

A sophisticated range using fine ingredients that simply focus on what a man wants. Science speaking your language, with real-life, everyday solutions for healthy and youthful grooming. RealMen GO24•7 line available at Rainn Salon and Spa. 57th & Western. (605) 521-5099.

Pair our fine silver fingerprints with stamped items to personalize your keepsake.

Call or stop down for more information. Say Anything Jewelry. 524 N. Main Ave. (605) 695-3997 or www.sayanythingjewelry.com

Protect Your Arms

The infant car seat is heavy and hard to carry. The Padalily is the perfect solution to protect your arms! It’s fashion and comfort for your infant carseat handle.

Several stylish colors and patterns to choose from. $25 at Eddy Joy Baby Boutique.

57th & Western. 605-275-0014.

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Bring in any old pair of dance shoes and receive $5 OFF the purchase of a new pair. Start cleaning out those dance bags! Sale runs through September. The Dance Line.

2115 S. Minnesota Ave. 335-8242.

Fall Festival of Artists

Join Wilde Prairie Winery for their second annual Fall Festival of Artists. September 12 - 14. Art show benefitting the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation.

(605) 582-6471 or see www.wildeprairiewinery.com for details.

Wonderfully Woven Celebrate the Season

Barefoot sandals, headbands and hats in the colors of season are in. Celebrate the season in style! $6.99 - $10.99 each at Kids Stuff Super Store.

3109 S. Carolyn Ave. (605) 361-8636.

These wonderfully woven seagrass stacking boxes will add warmth and texture to any space. Perfect for storage or décor —or both. Large box, 12” wide. Just $9 - $27 each at Twetten’s Interiors.

1714 S. Minnesota Ave. (605) 275-3456.

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Vintage Head Vases

Call to have an arrangement created in a darling vintage head vase. Wonderful for a best friend, mother, grandmother or baby bouquet. Headvases from $45 - $58 + bouquet. Josephine’s Floral Design. 401 E. 8th St. 338-9290.

Founded by Napa Valley local Sheila Rockwood, Napa Soap Company produces handmade soap and other items using local and organic ingredients whenever possible.

Available at Good Spirits Fine Wine & Liquor. 41st & Minnesota. 339-1500.

Steppin’ in Style

Choose from all the fun styles and colors of Tsukihoshi shoes — designed exclusively for the comfort and health of children’s feet. A proud supporter of Autism Speaks. Available at Stride Rite.

2425 S. Shirley Ave. (605) 362-7728.

Why Not Wine and a Burger?

Stop in for Wine Wednesdays and try out a featured burger on the Falls Taste Tour Burger Crawl. Exciting announcements coming soon too!

Carnaval Brazilian Grill. 2401 S. Carolyn Avenue.

(605) 361-6328 or carnavalbraziliangrill.com.

A Glorious Accent Piece Stop in and see our selection of colorful beaded crosses. We have many styles and colors for you to choose from. This beautiful piece measures 10.5” x 21”. Prices vary. Montgomery’s Furniture, 1725 W. 41st St. 605-332-4400 or Montgomerysfurniture.com

Riddle’s Noventa Diamond

Stunning beauty with brilliant fire, each Noventa Diamond is hand-cut by a master jeweler, encompassing 90 facets of shimmering light.

Available in round and princess cuts. See the collection at Riddle’s Jewelry, corner of 41st and Louise. 605-361-0911.

Harvested with Care

Real pumpkin stems on luxurious velveteen pumpkins.

Several colors and patterns available at Forget Me Not Gift Boutique. $12 - $130 each.

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Fall in Love

Feel the fine leathers, see the intricate details and craftsmanship, and most of all, fall in love with Brighton® at You’ve Been Framed. 57th & Western Ave. (605) 361-9229.

Boogie Boards

The Boogie Board LCD writing tablet is easy to take with you in a purse, scheduler, briefcase or backpack Made from durable plastic materials. Safe for school use and all around the house, office and car. Available at Kidtopia. 57th & Western. (605) 334-4825.

To the Letter

Authentic vintage tin letters salvaged from old buildings and handcut. Found only at The Blessed Door. Picture frames available too. The Blessed Door.

Furniture Consignment with a Cause. 41st and Holly Avenue.

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Relax & Enjoy

Relax and enjoy a beverage or delicious meal on our patio with an exclusive view of the Riverfront Amphitheater at Wild Sage Grille, 300 North Cherapa Place. (605) 274-1667 or www.wildsagegrille.com

Layers for Fall

This great tunic is perfect to layer your way into Fall! Also comes in red and heather grey. Available at Lillian’s. Now open Wednesday through Saturday weekly. 311 S. Phillips Ave. 605-275-5720.

Vibration and Detoxification

VibaCore machines encourage your body’s energy, health, detoxification and immunity through whole body vibration. Enjoy along with all the benefits of infrared saunas at Suite Sweat Sauna Studio. 4809 S. Louise Avenue, Beakon Centre. 605-.275-5565. www.suitesweat.com

Reserve Your Canvas Now

Simply go online to www. creativespiritssf.com and browse our calendar for our next painting event. Register online, it’s safe and simple and you will be set to sip, create and relax. Creative Spirits. 224 S. Main Avenue.

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Time to Look at Natural Renewal?

With laser skin resurfacing that stimulates a natural renewal process of your body’s own collagen and elastin. Schedule now and receive 20% off in September and October. Oral and Facial Surgery Center. Dr. Bruce Partnoy DDS, MS. 5200 S. Cliff Avenue, Suite 102. (605) 271-7135.

Non-Iron Shirt Shop

Our signature Foxcroft Non-Iron shirts & blouses provide a mix of vibrant colors and styles to give your look a flattering finishing touch. Mention this ad in Sept. and get 20% off your Foxcroft shirt today! Tote-ally Gorgeous Boutique. 57th & Western. (605) 274-3500.

Archive Scanning Kit For Slides

This kit is a great way to organize, store and share your old slides in digital format. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1) Fill your Archive Kit up! 2) Drop off your kit at any Harold’s location.

3) Pick up your finished products within a few days! Each kit includes a DVD with image files and video slide show, 4x6 index print of images and coupons valued over $75! Starting $199.99 ($250 value!) www.haroldsphoto.com

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Everything must go. Final weeks. New Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: Noon-5pm. Sunday & Monday: Closed. Also closed September 5-7. Hip Chic Boutique. 328 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 271-8480.

Beauty & Function

Hat Trick

These fun leopard print caps feature distinctive designs and bold stitching. Many varieties ranging in price. Check out these and our entire clothing line at The Robin’s Nest. 108 W. Willow Street, Harrisburg, SD. (605) 767-0191. www.therobinsnestsd.com

This island seats four and features a distressed, painted finish. The granite top adds beauty as well as function with a large work surface.

It’s certain to be the center piece of your kitchen! See us for all of your home’s custom cabinetry. Dakota Kitchen and Bath. 4101 N. Hainje Avenue. 334-9727 and www. dakotakitchen.com

Wax Poetic Custom Collection School’s in Session

Make Breadsmith a part of your family’s back to school routine.

We boast NO preservatives or artificial flavor in any of our breads. So you know your children are eating the very best, even with the crusts cut off! Breadsmith. 609 W. 33rd St., (605) 338-1338 or 1813 S. Marion Rd. (605) 275-2338.

Waxing Poetic jewelry is made of sterling silver cast in a wax mold, and carved and polished by hand with loving attention to detail. $154. Stop in to customize your own. Simply Perfect. 8th and Railroad Center.

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Wise Old Owl

Northern Plains Indian Art Market

Sept. 21-22 at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall. Inlaid Bracelet by Brian Szabo, Artist. Brian Szabo was raised on the Rosebud Indian Reservation by his parents Paul and Ann Szabo. He grew up watching and working alongside his father, an accomplished silversmith. This bracelet is crafted from silver, buffalo horn, buffalo bone and fossilized ivory. $450.00. See www.npiam.org for more information.

This wise old metal owl, with its beautiful Fall colors will add whimsy to your garden or home.

Height is approximately 12” tall. Just $16.95 at Oak Ridge Nursery. 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd.

Brandon. (605) 582-6565.

Dig Diamonds for Cash!

Dig for the hidden diamonds and you can go home with cash from the Wedding Showcase, Sunday, September 22, 12pm 4pm at The Grand Falls Casino Resort Events Center. Brought to you by Professional Image Modeling School & Agency.

More information at 605-334-0619 or professionalimagesf.com.

Twilight Times

Twilight, the time between day and night, showing you the most beautiful shades of blue. Trollbeads. The Original since 1976. Available at Holsen Hus. 225 S. Phillips Ave. 331-4700.

Fabulous Felting Fun!

Felted flowers made easy using Needle Felting Applique Mold.

Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, 271-0741, www.athenafibers.com.

Modern Beauty

Check out this modern beauty! New from Breuning designer collection this gorgeous Blue Chalcednay and silver ring is the perfect accessory to add to your wardrobe - matching necklace and earrings are also available. The Diamond Room. 3501 W. 57th St. 605-362-0008.

Plaintiff™ Squared

The squared lens shape is a flashback to the ’50s, and color-filled stem detailing gives Plaintiff™ Squared all its contemporary cool. $160.00 Oakley, available at Dakota Vision Center.

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Personality and Purpose Seek Out Ceté

Ceté Boutique at Grand Falls Casino Resort is pleased to feature beautiful accessories, handbags, apparel and more.

From beaded jewelry to Christine Alexander. Grand Falls Casino Resort. 6 miles east of Sioux Falls.

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Happy Food.

Happy People.

At Café Coteau, our famous grilled cheese sandwich isn’t just for the kiddos. The big kids at heart get it too.

No admission required to enjoy the café. Open for breakfast and lunch Tues-Sun. Closed Mon. South Dakota Children’s Museum. 521 4th St. Brookings, SD. www.prairieplay.org

A charming bookcase is the perfect spot to display all your treasures, but this little eye-catcher might just steal the show! A funky display piece with more style and personality than the average shelving unit, it is a great place for every eclectic, story-piece in your home.

Mix rustic character, a rich patina and a great price of just $249, and you’ve found exactly what you never knew you wanted. Find it only at the Furniture Mart, Western Mall. 336-1600.

Art and Function

Our selection of wall mount fireplaces adds a great look to your room with steady, comfortable heat. Plus we have everything else you need for your redesign at Ronning Selections Gallery. 401 E. 12th Street.

336-6000 or www.ronningproperties.com

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city full of rich history and intrigue, Montgomery, Alabama, is a southern gem you wouldn’t want to miss.

A must-see attraction in Montgomery would most definitely be the historic state capitol building. There are more than 150 years of history, art and architecture here, as well as restored chambers and a beautiful rotunda. In 1861, Jefferson Davis took the oath of office as President of the Confederate States of America. Nearly a century later, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his epic speech from the steps of this capitol building,

ending the Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights march.

Visit the 130-year-old Dexter Avenue King Baptist Church and Parsonage Museum, where Martin Luther King Jr. was pastor from 1954 to 1960. He also led the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott from this church.

Spend the day reliving the Civil Rights era by visiting one of the attractions honoring Rosa Parks, the African-American woman who changed history by refusing to ride in the back of the bus. The Rosa Parks Library & Museum is at the very spot

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Ms. Parks showed this courage, and serves as an interactive time machine, depicting events that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and early Civil Rights movement through historic documents and more. This museum is also an affiliate of Troy State University.

Old Alabama Town allows visitors to experience history restored at 19th and early 20th century buildings that expand along six blocks of historic downtown Montgomery. Each building displays a very creative and distinct experience of living and working in Alabama’s past.

Founded in 1901, and serving as a model for many other states, the Alabama Department of Archives & History is the country’s oldest state department of archives and history in the United States. It also features Alabama history museum exhibits.

Experience some of the artistic side of the city at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. See the museum’s permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art through paintings, folk art, and sculpture, as well as regional Southern art and old Master prints. Also home to ARTWORKS,

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the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts offers a participatory art gallery and studio for children.

The city of Montgomery’s favorite musical icon would arguably be Hank Williams, who was born near Garland, Alabama. The Hank Williams Museum features rare videos, suits, hats, awards, and a 1952 Cadillac in an extensive collection of the iconic figure’s belongings. Nearly six decades after his death, many country music fans visit this museum to feel the magic Hank Williams brought to America with his words and musical talent. View the baby blue Cadillac in which Williams died, the saddle from his

horse, Hi-Life, and a selection of toothpicks pulled from one of his suits, as well as many other interesting pieces.

At the sixth-largest Shakespeare theater in the country, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival features numerous performances from the works of William Shakespeare. With more than 200,000 visitors annually, a variety of classical and contemporary theatrical productions, children’s shows, and musicals are also featured year-round.

The Montgomery Zoo is a place to spend hours exploring, with 40 acres of habitats from five continents. There are more

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Hank Williams Museum

Montgomery Zoo

Alley Entertainment District

than 600 animals featured in the very natural-like and barrierfree exhibits at the Montgomery Zoo. To get the complete and overall experience, take a train ride around the park, then dine at the Overlook Cafe and visit the gift shop on your way out.

Explore some of Montgomery’s most unique shops, restaurants and bars at the New Orleans-style Alley Entertainment District, the state’s first entertainment district. A multi-venue stretch tucked away within downtown Montgomery, Alley Entertainment District also includes a ballpark to house its minor league baseball team.

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The southern cuisine in Montgomery, Alabama is truly delicious. The Montgomery Curb Market has been open since 1927, and offers an array of produce, meats and baked goods.

Enjoy the seasonally changing menu at Garrett’s, in an art deco atmosphere and a unique and upscale charm. Located in the heart of Montgomery’s Old Cloverdale District, Sinclair’s is a neighborhood bistro serving seafood, pasta, steaks, and more.

A popular hot spot for an untraditional taste of the South, Chris’ Hot Dogs offers a hot dog version “all the way”. Some

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locals say Hank Williams sat and scribbled lyrics at the worn linoleum counter here. Highly regarded throughout the country for its fried chicken, Martin’s has been cooking home-style favorites since the 1930s. Martin’s has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Garden & Gun magazine, and is also very popular for its amazing corn muffins and coconut meringue pies. There are some things to keep in mind when searching for your ideal place to eat. Home to the Hyundai automobile plant, Montgomery offers several fine Korean and Pan Asian

restaurants with interesting menu items. There is some Cajun influence as well in some of the higher-end restaurants. Many restaurants serve “sweet” tea, which is sweetened with sugar and may be a little too sweet for some. Unsweetened is also an option when ordering tea. The term “bar-b-que” means that the meat is slow-cooked over a wood fire, and the sauce is available in a variety of flavors based on mustard, tomato, and more.

With such a variety of things to do and sights to see, a visit to Montgomery will most likely leave you with a taste for more.

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eing diagnosed with breast cancer wasn’t part of Kim Jansen’s plan, but the busy mother didn’t have a choice in her diagnosis. However, the Sioux Falls woman did have the choice to seek help at the first signs of a potential issue.

In September 2011, Kim passed her routine mammogram with ease. Eight months later, she noticed a lump in her breast.

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While not expecting anything serious, she didn’t waste any time contacting Edith Sanford Breast Health for an exam.

This proactive approach proved essential. Following another mammogram and follow-up testing at Sanford, Kim was told she had a tumor in her breast.

Her doctors suspected the tumor developed in just a few

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At LSS, we help with the adoption of international children and also children right here in the United States.

We’ll be there for every step of the process, making it as easy as possible for you. months, and aggressively spread to the lymph nodes under her arm. Time was of the essence, and because Kim acted quickly, her team of doctors at Sanford Cancer developed a treatment plan as soon as possible.

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failed to shrink, her team advised immediate surgery followed by radiation treatments.

Sanford Surgical Associates’ fellowship-trained breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Jesse Dirksen, performed a double mastectomy.

Kim felt reassured the surgical specialist, who trained at programs known worldwide for excellence in breast surgical oncology, would remove her cancer and get her back on her feet.

Throughout the whole process, Kim says she appreciated the collaborative team approach at Sanford Health, where diagnostic and treatment specialists of all types get together weekly to collaborate on each patient’s care. Patient nurse navigators helped answer her questions and got her lined up with the medical experts she needed.

“Even the doctors I hadn’t met with yet were already discussing the best treatment for me,” says Kim. “I had trust that they would take care of me.”

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Kim also underwent radiation treatments to her chest and underarm to lower her risk of recurrence..

All of the decisions made – both by Kim and the experienced Sanford Health medical team – have helped Kim become a cancer survivor.

Kim has participated for years in an annual breast cancer fundraising walk. Last year, her sons came along, wearing special t-shirts made to honor their mother.

This year, she plans to walk again, this time to celebrate her good health.

“I know I have nothing to fear,” she says. “Cancer is no death sentence and it’s not going to take you away.”

Edith Sanford Breast Health can help you take control of your health. Learn more by calling (605) 328-4592 or go to sanfordhealth.org.

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Through a series of therapy procedures programmed by the doctor, patients improve their ability to function. In Vision Therapy, we do not “train the eyes or muscles� but rather re-educate the brain so that the eyes can work together as a team.

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Pretty purple walls, white woodwork and a light hardwood floor provide a pretty backdrop for plentiful splashes of bright color. Roxie’s mom, Megan, says she knew she wanted purple – and she also loves to dress Roxie in purple.

Roxie’s white crib has purple sheets with tiny white elephants,

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and the bed is dressed with a teal dust ruffle. Above the bed, her name is spelled out in colored letters on the wall, and bright puffs of tulle in pink, blue, orange, white and green hang from the ceiling. A tall floor lamp in the corner with its round paper lantern shade provides soft lighting. Sitting on the floor below the lamp is a Fischer Price pull toy – a smiling teddy bear in a band uniform that plays his little xylophone when you pull him

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“My husband, John, made the shelves,” Megan says. “And, I chose orange because pink seemed too ‘girly.’ Roxie is our little spitfire and stands up to her two brothers already. The color seems to fit, although there was a time when I wasn’t sure this different color scheme would work.”

Above the teal-colored dresser, which was Megan’s dresser growing up, hangs a collage of animal prints on the wall.

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Pictures of a lion, tiger, turtle and elephant are finished in wood frames, and they surround wall hangings made from old covers of children’s records that tell stories of a mouse and a frog, the eagle and the thrush and a story of milk’s journey from farm to table. Megan plays the records for Roxie and her brothers Miles (3) and Leo (1 1/2 ).

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rug (as well as rows of tiny little shoes and frilly dresses). A comfortable brown side chair provides a great place to cuddle up and read a book.

When it’s time to darken the room for nap time, they can pull closed the long drapes (which are actually shower curtains) covered with whimsical trees and friendly owls and squirrels.

Megan says she’s always been fond of lots of color, and chances are good that little Roxie will be too.

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Child Abuse May Be Unintentional Education and Awareness are the Best Preventions

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

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oving parents rarely think their own actions, or the actions of a family member or friend, could ever be classified as “child abuse.” Yet anyone is capable of a moment of weakness, so awareness is one of the best preventions.

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“The best prevention for child abuse is awareness and education,” Folkens said.

“Most physical abuse occurs inside the family or with close friends,” said Dr. Nikki Kress, an Emergency Department physician at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center and Medical Director for Avera McKennan’s SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) team. “A lot of times, it’s a lack of parenting or child care education of someone who doesn’t have any deliberate intent to hurt a child,” said Kari Folkens, Social Worker at Avera McKennan.

Children are at greatest risk of abuse when they are at their most vulnerable age – under the age of 1 year. Injuries at this age most often involve shaking. “Before they go home from the hospital, new parents are taught to never shake a baby,” Dr. Kress said. Shaking an infant can cause permanent brain damage and even death. Those who are not aware of this fact – or forget in a moment of frustration – might shake a baby to try

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The “period of PURPLE crying” is a normal developmental stage that begins at 2 weeks of age and continues until about three to four months of age. Developed by Dr. Ronald Barr, a developmental pediatrician, PURPLE is an acronym that stands for the following characteristics: • Peak of crying – babies cry in this age range more than at any other time in their life • Unexpected – crying can come and go for no known reason • Resists soothing – the baby may not stop crying no matter what you try • Pain-like face – the baby may look like she is in pain, even when she is not • Long-lasting – crying can go on for five hours a day or more • Evening – babies cry more in the late afternoon or evening

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“Parents should know their limits. Caring for young children 24 hours a day can be exhausting and frustrating.

If parents find themselves at a breaking point, they should stop, put the child in a safe place, and walk away for several minutes.”

Parents or any other caregivers should know that it’s perfectly safe to leave the baby in the crib, close the door and let him cry.

As children get older, they should not have bruises or marks on their bottom, or inner arms, where they are being spanked too hard or grabbed by the arm. They should not be hit so hard with a hand or an object that it leaves a pattern mark or bruise. “Whether or not spanking is child abuse is a controversial issue,” Dr. Kress said. “But if spanking is leaving a mark, it’s going overboard.”

Sexual abuse is perpetrated most often by someone the child knows, and the family trusts, Folkens said. Signs such as blood on underwear are obvious. Other signs are more subtle, such as being withdrawn, not wanting to change clothes in front of parents, knowing more about sexual matters than they should at their age, or re-enacting inappropriate behavior with younger children.

Neglect can be considered abuse as well – letting children play unsupervised at a pool or near a pot of hot water, or allowing an 8-year-old to watch a 3-year-old.

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Parents should know their limits. Caring for young children 24 hours a day can be exhausting and frustrating. If parents find themselves at a breaking point, they should stop, put the child in a safe place, and walk away for several minutes. If your baby is a crier, ask friends or family to step in and give you a break, or access community resources.

Parents should also be aware of the risk of abuse from other caregivers. “Don’t leave your child in the care of a new boyfriend or a new girlfriend,” Dr. Kress said. Ensure that day care providers are licensed. If family members or friends care for your child, make sure they know what to do if the baby cries, or if an older child misbehaves.

“The best prevention for child abuse is awareness and education,” Folkens said.

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Apple Prints Materials Needed: Apple, knife, craft paint, paper plate, and canvas of choice to decorate.

Instructions: Cut the apple in half from top to bottom, removing any extra seeds if necessary. Press the cut side against a paper towel in order to remove excess moisture. Carefully pour craft paint in the color of your choice into a paper plate. Have your child press the cut side of the apple down into the paint, then press it down firmly against the canvas. This will create the apple shape, so be careful with how much paint is on the apple in order to assure it will be recognizable. Reapply paint to the apple after each stamp, if stamping more than once. You can choose your canvas according to the purpose of the craft.

Possibilities are endless, including blank greeting cards, tote bags, clothing, book covers, wall art, and more.

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Button Art Materials Needed: Art canvas, buttons of various colors and sizes, glue, and a nice branch from the backyard.

Instructions: Carefully glue your branch onto your canvas. This is best done before the kids get involved with the project, because it can take awhile to get the branch to set. It is also a good idea to find a branch that has an even surface on one side, so there is a good chance of it staying glued in place on the canvas. It may help to gently place a heavy object such as a book on top of the branch while it dries. An alternative to actually gluing a real branch on the canvas is to draw one if you have that particular talent, or find a pattern to transfer with brown paint. Once the branch is completely dried and is sticking to the canvas, you can start to glue your buttons on to the smaller branches in order to resemble leaves. Play with the various sizes and colors of the buttons in order to create a one-of-akind piece to display in your home. You can also create other button art, such as an entire tree, a pumpkin, a bird, and more.

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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.

Dinosaur Kisses

by David Ezra Stein For newly hatched dinosaur Dinah, the world is an exciting place. There is so much to see and do. She tries this — STOMP! And she tries that — CHOMP! Then she sees a kiss and knows just what she wants to try next. Who can she kiss?

And after a few disastrous attempts, can she figure out HOW to give someone a kiss without whomping, chomping, or stomping them first?

Young children will chuckle and cheer when Dinah finds just the right creature for her dinosaur kisses in this funny new picture book from David Ezra Stein.

WHOMP! An energetic young dinosaur figures out her own way to give a kiss in the latest from the creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning Interrupting Chicken.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs Candlewick Press

See What a Seal Can Do

by Chris Butterworth On the shore, a seal looks like a slow, dozy creature that spends its time lazing around or flumping along the sand. But underwater, it’s a different story. Splash! Seal dives deep, with a body just the right shape to shoot through the water and power down with his back flippers.

He slips through a seaweed forest, and — sensing a predator nearby — dives even deeper to stay safe. Finally it’s time to make a sudden twist and turn to catch his fishy dinner. Merging a lyrical narrative sprinkled with fascinating facts and awe-inspiring illustrations, here is one nature adventure that’s hard to resist.

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My Dream Playground

by Kate Becker Right now there is just an empty lot down the street, but this little girl dreams that one day there will be a playground — a real playground, a fun playground — right in her own neighborhood. When she sees a man measuring the empty lot, she’s sure that he’s there to help make her playground dream come true. And he is! Inspired by the real story of the firstever playground built by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that has helped build more than two thousand play spaces across the country, here is the tale of how a determined young girl, with the help of her family, friends, and community, makes her dreams of a playground in her own neighborhood a reality.

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewick Press

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Mesmerizing Math

by Jonathan Litton An interactive, engaging and exciting exploration of math, from the invention of zero to the geometry of a donut! Clear, humorous text, bright illustrations, and interactive novelties help explain such topics as numbers, geometry, probability, transformations, and statistics. The focus is on making math accessible and exciting, so each topic has an investigation for young numbersmiths to try at home.

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My Blue is Happy

by Jessica Young Your neighbor says red is angry like a dragon’s breath, but you think it’s brave like a fire truck.

Or maybe your best friend likes pink because it’s pretty like a ballerina’s tutu, but you find it annoying — like a piece of gum stuck on your shoe. In a subtle, child-friendly narrative, art teacher and debut author Jessica Young suggests that colors may evoke as many emotions as there are people to look at them — and opens up infinite possibilities for seeing the world in a wonderful new way.

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Stick!

by Andy Pritchett Puppy is thrilled when he discovers a stick just waiting to be tossed and chased. But Cow is more interested in grass, and Chicken is more interested in a worm. In fact, all of Puppy’s friends are busy doing something besides playing with a stick. Poor Puppy! Finally, another equally enthusiastic canine comes along, and the rousing game of fetch that ensues is enough to inspire the entire barnyard to give the stick a chance. In bold, graphic spreads, Andy Pritchett’s adorable animal cast enlivens a sixword story of friendship and play too sweet and simple to ignore.

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Peck, Peck, Peck

by Lucy Cousins Today my daddy said to me, “It’s time you learned to peck a tree.”

Little woodpecker has just learned to peck.

Yippee! He’s having so much fun that he peckpeck-pecks right through a door and has a go at everything on the other side, from the hat to the mat, the racket to the jacket, the teddy bear to a book called Jane Eyre. Children will be drawn to the young bird’s exuberance at learning a new skill — and ready to snuggle along at day’s end for a night of sweet dreams.

Comical and original, this vivacious picture book from the creator of Maisy features a lovable new character — and a novelty element that’s a HOLE lot of fun.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs Candlewick Press

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam

by Tracey Corederoy Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who decide the perfect way to rob their neighbors would be to invite them over for a lovely tea party. The only problem is they’ve never baked a cupcake or pastry in their lives.

Could this be the change of pace they’ve been looking for? A funny, quirky story, deliciously dished up!

Does crime really pay? Not for these two burglars. After one bungle too many they decide on a career change that any mother would be proud of!

Ages 4 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewick Press

Jazzy in the Jungle

by Lucy Cousins The charming Jazzy from Lucy Cousins -- now in paperback!

Where are you, Baby Jazzy?

Jazzy the lemur and Mama JoJo love to play hide-and-seek in the jungle. As little readers help search for Jazzy - lured by die-cut windows showing glimpses of what’s to come-they also explore a bold new world full of vivid tropical colors and lively jungle creatures. Die-cut, shaped pages lead the way to a double gatefold at the end, encompassing all the animals of the jungle.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs Candlewick Press

Ike’s Incredible Ink

by Brianne Farley Ike wants to write a story, an incredible story.

He’s all ready to go, but even after cleaning his room and calling his best friend, he somehow can’t seem to get started. And then Ike realizes what’s missing -- he needs new ink. His very own ink, made from just the right ingredients.

Now what can Ike find that is velvety, dark, and sneaky, just like ink? How far will he go to get it? In Brianne Farley’s whimsical debut picture book, freely illustrated in a fresh, bold collage style, Ike’s adventurous quest to find the perfect ink might just be the inspiration he needs to get started on his incredible story.

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewick Press

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Christina Heckenlaible — Impacting the Sioux Empire through the Gifts of Others

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he Sioux Empire United Way is a well-known organization throughout this community. Each fall, thousands of people across four different counties, dozens of industries, and various walks of life rally together and raise a huge sum of money ($9,800,227 last year, to be exact) to make the Sioux Empire a better place to live. In fact, the money raised last fall is currently supporting 90 programs across 47 different agencies in the Sioux Empire.

But have you ever wondered how that money gets divided up?

Who makes the decisions and how are the decisions made? How do donors know that the money they are giving is really making an impact? We sat down with Christina Heckenlaible, Community Impact Specialist at Sioux Empire United Way for the past four and a half years, to learn more about how the generous gifts

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given by members of the community are being reinvested into the community and impacting the lives of others.

Thanks for sitting down with us today, Christina. Can you please tell us a little bit about what brought you to United Way? I actually went to school for education and I started to see kids that really needed more attention and had greater needs than I thought I could care for through the classroom. So I went to school to get my masters in counseling and to become a school counselor. At that point, I realized again that there are so many needs out there, and it was really hard to know that you were only impacting a few people. I saw the opportunity here at United Way to do something that really has an impact on the lives of thousands of people right here in the Sioux Empire.

What is your role at United Way? I’m a Community Impact Specialist in the Community Impact division, and really the role of our division is to assess the needs of the community and make sure that the funding that is made available through 30,000 donors is really going to programs that can show an impact and that are meeting a need in the community.

We work with 100 volunteers in our division, and they are the ones who actually make all of the decisions.

The Sioux Empire is a very generous community when it comes to giving to United Way, and many people are aware of and involved

with the fundraising campaigns each fall. But perhaps they aren’t aware of what happens after they give their gift. You talked about the team of 100 volunteers who help make the decisions. Can you please walk us through that process? How are the decisions made?

We are unique in that our United Way does things the opposite of what other United Ways do. Our Community Impact volunteers assess the needs first and then set the campaign goal based on that assessment. Then, our campaign volunteers go out and raise the funds. So really, a lot of the work takes place before a donation is ever made.

Every organization that applies for funding through United Way actually submits a very in-depth application that details the outcomes of their program and the need in the community as well as the financial information. This allows the volunteers to assess both of those pieces—program and financial—and make sure that they are able to clearly identify that the program is meeting a need and that every dollar that is being allocated to that program is going directly to a specific financial need. The volunteers meet with the agencies and talk through the proposals, and then the volunteers go back and assess all of the programs that are requesting funding and assess the community needs as a whole to make a determination on what funds should be allocated to what programs and what specific impact areas. At that point, the Board of Directors sets the goal for the next year and the campaign volunteers are then charged with going out and raising the funds

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You mentioned impact areas. What are impact areas?

All of our 100 volunteers and every specific program that applies for United Way funding is categorized into one of 12 impact areas.

Those include After School, Basic Needs, Child Care, Counseling, Diversity, Disabilities, Seniors, Success by 6, Emergency Services, Health and Healing, Youth Development and Youth Outreach. By dividing our volunteers and our programs into specific impact areas, it really allows the volunteers to better understand a particular impact area within the community, and then they have a greater sense of what those needs are so that when they are reviewing the programs and needs and allocating the funds, they can confidently make a funding recommendation.

Each year there is also a new initiative introduced to the community. Can you give us an update on some of the past initiatives and the impact they are having today?

Absolutely. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library continues to provide age-appropriate books each month to children (from birth to age 5) throughout the Sioux Empire. In the fall of 2011, the one millionth book was delivered. Currently, more than 10,000 children receive a free book in the mail each month. Another memorable initiative was the BackPack Program, which provides at-risk children with nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods for the weekends. Last year, more than 3,400 children received food through this program.

Several years ago, we introduced Workers on Wheels which ensures older adults are able to stay independent in their homes with the help of volunteers. In 2012, 405 individuals received services such as rides to medical appointments and minor home repairs through this program. And another example of an initiative that continues to make a difference is the USucceed program, which matches at-risk high school students with a long-term volunteer mentor. We currently have 61 mentor/mentee matches, and at this time, all of the mentees have successfully moved on to the next grade level.

That is great news! It’s so easy to forget about these initiatives after the excitement of the campaign winds down. It’s very encouraging to hear that they are continuing to make an impact in the community, even years later. So what is the initiative you’ll be introducing to the community this year?

This year’s initiative is Challenge Day. Challenge Day is a one-day program, but it’s so much more than a one-day program. Through Challenge Day, local middle and high school students are exposed to a program that really opens their eyes to understanding that the person next to you might be going through struggles that you might not be aware of. Or maybe the person sitting across the room from you might be experiencing the same thing as you are and that maybe you’re not as alone as you think you might be. So Challenge Day really is a 6½ hour program with experts who come in and work with 100 students and 25 adults at each school to help them open

up and identify ways they can help build one another up instead of tear one another down.

One of the things they talk about during Challenge Day is how our lives are like an iceberg. Ten percent of who we are is exposed; anyone can see that ten percent. But when you really start to look at who you are, 90 percent is below the surface like an iceberg. It’s really important to remember that we are only seeing a small portion of who someone is and there is so much more going on in people’s lives. Challenge Day is a really powerful day; it’s a one-day jumpstart to get students engaged and excited about the possibility of the things they can do in their schools and to see how they can make and be the change in their own communities. It’s about understanding and empathy and really being able to understand that you can’t judge people because you haven’t walked in their shoes.

That sounds like a really important issue. How do you know that there is a need for that in our community?

Challenge Day actually received some Community Impact grant funds to be able to go out and test the program and see how impactful it was for the students involved. The results of the surveys and the testimonials from the participants made it very clear that this is an issue that we should continue to address. We also have studies that show that 85% of bullying incidents include the child who bullies, the child being targeted, and also an audience. If a peer intervenes, 57% of the time, the bullying will stop within ten seconds. Those statistics show the impact that Challenge Day can have by providing an opportunity for students to recognize the impact of their actions and the power of acceptance.

Those statistics are incredible. It sounds like United Way has found another great initiative for the community to rally around.

So, what do you think people would be most surprised to learn about United Way? I think that people are often surprised to learn that every decision is made by volunteers. All of the decisions are driven by community members who are volunteering their time and sharing their skills to be able to do what’s best for the community. And I don’t know that everybody realizes that it’s 1,000 volunteers— between the campaign and Community Impact—getting together and doing what they feel is best for the Sioux Empire. I wish everyone knew the amount of time and energy that our volunteers put into really understanding the programs and the community needs. More than 1,500 hours each year are spent just reviewing applications and meeting with the agencies and making the funding recommendations. It really is a passion for our volunteers who are trying to do the most they possibly can with the dollars that are so generously given to United Way. Every single dollar is going to meet a need that has already been identified. And it’s not just a need. It’s a person who has that need. It’s just wonderful to see how we are impacting people’s lives.

For more information about Sioux Empire United Way or Challenge Day, visit their website at www.seuw.org.

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Is Your House Ready for a New Guest?

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etting a new pet should be a well thought out decision.

Avoid impulse purchases or adoptions. The size, shape and personality should fit your home and lifestyle. A Great Dane is not great if you have a third floor apartment!

The most important item to ponder is what the rest of the clan will think about this idea. Husbands, children and of course the other pets need to be considered. Do they or will they like sharing your time or lap with that new fuzzy creature? Besides, they most certainly will try to take food and toys away from the rest of the house.

Not all circumstances allow for deep philosophical thinking.

There are the cases of “ reverse inheritance” where the kids’ pet needs a home in a hurry. It can be due to traveling, school or the new landlord does not allow pets. Babies can come or the new girlfriend can be allergic.

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week old kitten from the barn. Momma disappeared and she was tiny, cold and hungry. What can you do? Bottle feeding, crying and help keeping her clean needed to be done. This was not in the master plan.

Life has a way of not following our master plan. As much as we worry, prepare and try, life throws us some curve balls. The addition of the bottle baby has required the entire house to change schedules. Not to mention, the amount of attention that has been diverted to this new guest.

When a new pet enters the house, it is important to do a few simple things to prevent a complete meltdown. It is very crucial that feeding time for a new puppy or kitten is in a private area. This keeps the older pets from eating their high fat, high protein diet.

It also prevents the kitten or puppy from eating the adult kibble.

Toys and chew toys can also be stolen. Some older pets may not care at all, but others are deeply offended. These encounters

can be violent, so always be present if young pets are interacting with the older ones. Not everyone loves to share.

Attention and petting is also important. Jealousy and territory are common when a new pet enters the home. They are young and cute. We can’t stand to set them down. We love to talk baby talk and play with them. You may not realize that you have forgotten to pay attention to the veterans. That was their time first.

Set aside time for walks and playing when the new puppy or kitten is sleeping. It is also good to kennel or put aside the youngster to give everyone a little down time. Sometimes the older pets would just like to sit and be petted by you.

I don’t know if the little kitten is a short term guest or a long term addition. I do know that Piper loves her, and Momo the cat is wondering when the next bus out of town leaves. He fell out of the barn first!

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Finn, best friend of Shaylee, Garyn, Bella & Lathan

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Cole Driver, best friend of Jessica Driver

Madison & Kennedy, best friends of Darren Tipton

Madonna, best friend of Tammie Smart & Mert Kramer

Lu Lu, best friend of Levi & Crissy Strong

Each month we will choose and feature cute pets.

Your pet could be next, so send in a picture today.

Email your photo – just one per pet – to etc.mag@sio.midco.net. Please make sure they are high-resolution photos (the highest setting on your camera). Include in email: pet’s name and owner’s name. Pet owners must own the rights to all submitted photos.

Max, best friend of Shawn and Kristy Speck

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“Twenty-Five Years of Markers” Bruce Blake Recognition Celebration sponsored by the MINNEHAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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“Twenty-Five Years of Markers” Bruce Blake Recognition Celebration

o honor Bruce Blake, local historian, for his efforts in establishing and maintaining the county historical marker program, a recognition celebration has been planned for September 26 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Old Courthouse Museum.

Since 1988, Blake was acting author and editor of more than 180 historical marker texts. He additionally supervised 200 formal dedication programs and prepared souvenir program layouts for each new marker.

Recently, he assisted in 40 additional markers installed by others.

Please join us on September 26th to celebrate and honor Bruce Blake for his commitment in preserving and promoting history for the community! The event will take place at the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

A small ceremony to honor Bruce Blake will take place in addition to a display of the marker history. There will be a mock-up of the book on display and a sign-up sheet for those interested in ordering the book.

The mission of the Minnehaha County Historical Society is to protect and preserve the county’s historic sites, structures and landmarks. Since 1927, this group of dedicated citizens has recognized the need to preserve the memories and memorabilia of the county’s pioneers for future generations.

Show your support and stay up-to-date on monthly programs by following us on Facebook! Simply visit: www. facebook.com/pages/Siouxland-Heritage-Musuems.

For additional information regarding the event, please contact: Jennifer Dumke at 605-310-3844 or email jenniferdumke@ msn.com.

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