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March 2015 Volume 14 • Issue 4

A Taste of Luverne Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

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2015 Summer Camps & activities Let’s Go Camping! 68

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Parenting & Pregnancy

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celebrations How To Catch A Leprechaun 80

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Planning to Pump?

How to Experience Breastfeeding Success 76

For Kids

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Crafts for Kids 84

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Best books 86

Cute Kids Submit Your Child’s Photo 88

Pets Luck of the Irish 90 best friendS Submit Your Pet’s Photo 92

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Irish vs. Italian 52

At Home in the Country - health & well-being The Jeremy and Brooke Rollag Home 30 Heart Problems During Pregnancy: recipes What One Expectant Mother Magically Delicious! 38 Never Expected 56

Man in the Kitchen

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March’s Other Saintly Day 40 Visit the Village of Grand Lake, CO 61

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In South Dakota, farming affects everyone. Kristi Masterson sees the impact of agriculture at Hy-Vee, where “it’s in everything we do; it’s in every square inch of our store.” She says, “We are the direct link from the farmer to the customer.” Kristi is proud to support South Dakota farmers — and to help families come together around the dinner table with fresh, safe and affordable food.

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A Taste of

Luverne

The Bluestem

By Mary Michaels | Photos by Julie Prairie Photography

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f you are traveling east on Interstate 90 and get feeling a little hungry, the town of Luverne has a growing number of dining options to meet all tastes.

One of those places, just off the interstate, is The Bluestem, located in what many folks remember as the Magnolia Steakhouse.

With an updated, casual and comfortable atmosphere, The Bluestem prides itself in delicious food and exceptional customer service.

Skyler Hoiland is the Chef/Owner, and he doesn’t hesitate in admitting there is nothing else that he would rather be doing.

“Food is a real passion of mine,” he says, “and I love creating food that will take people back to their roots. We all remember something our moms or grandmas used to make. That’s the feeling we want to create here.”

Hoiland says that in developing the look and feel of The Bluestem, he wanted to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and that they feel they can just come as they are.

“Our family has roots that run deep in the Luverne area,” he says. “We are locals, so when customers come to The Bluestem, they can know they are among friends.”

The “local” aspect is important to Hoiland, as he tries to keep their business local whenever possible, finding local ingredients for food, and local art and services for the restaurant. In the same way, he encourages people in the area to “dine local” instead of heading out of town.

The restaurant takes its name from a native prairie grass prominent at Blue Mound State Park, which is located just north of Luverne. Big Bluestem is called the “king” of prairie grasses because it sometimes grows to over six feet tall. Just as that grass

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stands out among the rest, Hoiland’s goal is to make every diner’s experience one that stands out.

The Bluestem staff takes food favorites and adds their own unique twist, like the Bluestem Nachos that pair wonton chips with Italian sausage and queso blanco or the Pretzel & Minnesota Beer Cheese appetizer that features Grainbelt beer and a Nordeast cheese sauce.

Entrees range from hand cut, aged Angus beef, pan seared walleye and roasted chicken to house specialties like Grilled Sausage Fettuccine, Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta or Prairie Heights Bison Pot Pie made from locally raised bison stewed with vegetables and topped with puff pastry.

The Bluestem also offers a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads with homemade dressings and homemade soups. Diners over age 60 or under 10 have special menu selections designed with their appetites in mind.

Be sure to save room for dessert, because The Bluestem has designed its own signature varieties of sweet favorites like bread pudding, carrot cake, chocolate torte and a mixed berry crumble that is made to order.

Looking for a place for a special event? The Bluestem has several party rooms available. They also host their own special events like holiday dinners or “beer dinners” where they pair hand-crafted foods with hand-crafted beers like local varieties from Take 16 Brewery.

A quote on the restaurant’s website seems to capture Hoiland’s passion and excitement for food. It originates from world-renown opera tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, who said, “One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”

Sterling’s Café and Grille

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here is a unique charm to Main Street in Luverne, Minnesota, a community that celebrates its past while progressing into the future. Many buildings are more than a century old and constructed with the Sioux Quartzite found throughout Rock County. One of those buildings is home to the newly-opened Sterling’s Café and Grille.

Owner Brian Sterling wasn’t really thinking about Luverne when he first pondered opening his own restaurant.

He credits the idea to a couple he visited with at a Sioux Falls restaurant and bar where he was working at the time. Sterling told them he was thinking of opening a place on the east side of Sioux Falls.

“They asked me if I had ever thought about Luverne,” recalls Sterling, “and they told me they had a beautiful building they thought would make a wonderful restaurant. So, I drove over to Luverne to look at it.”

What Sterling found was a historic building with huge bay windows that had been restored, but an interior that had previously housed several different businesses…and needed a lot of work.

It took substantial time, effort and resources, but eventually everything started falling into place. Now, Sterling says, he is proud that he’s been able to create such a unique dining atmosphere.

The main level offers ample seating and a great view of Main Street through those bay windows. An upper level that seats 40 is available for daily dining, but is also the perfect space to reserve for special events.

“Our restaurant concept was a farm-to-plate approach,” says

Sterling, “using ingredients you’d get from local farmers, to create good food that is also good for you.”

The breakfast menu includes classic breakfast options, gourmet breakfast sandwiches, omelets, yogurt bar and jumbo cinnamon rolls. If you need a good cup of coffee to get going in the morning, a cup of the gourmet coffee at Sterling’s is only 25 cents during breakfast until 10 AM. Options for lunch and dinner range from burgers and sandwiches, including a bison burger and a Cubano Panini, to steaks and pastas, their special lemon glazed salmon, Cajun fried catfish and shrimp tacos.

Sterling’s offers a Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Every week you can find favorites like eggs and bacon and freshoff-the-grill French Toast. Then, they add in other specialties like salmon, broccoli penne alfredo and quiche. They also feature a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at the salad bar.

The lounge area at Sterling’s is a great place to unwind and relax with friends. There are plenty of large screen TV’s to keep up-to-date on your favorite sports, and the full-service bar includes several beers on tap, including local varieties from Take 16 Brewery.

Sterling says he is grateful to everyone in Luverne and Rock County for the support. He is thrilled with the response to the restaurant, and the fact that he already has to recommend that diners make reservations for dinner, particularly for weekend dinners and Sunday brunch.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better place to open a restaurant,” says Sterling. “I am so happy to be part of the Luverne community.”

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Dining Room Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5-9pm Friday and Saturday, 5-10pm Bar Hours: Monday-Saturday, 4pm - Close 1202 South Kniss Avenue, Luverne, MN • (507) 449-2583 thebluestem@gmail.com • www.the-bluestem.com Find us on Facebook!

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 AM to 10 PM (breakfast 7-10 AM) Friday and Saturday, 7 AM to 12 AM (breakfast 7-10 AM) Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM (brunch from 10 AM – 2 PM) 107 E. Main Street, Luverne, MN • (507) 449-0220 luvsterlingsrest@gmail.com • Find us on Facebook! etc. for her | March 2015 13

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What we feed our kids is getting more complicated. That’s why South Dakota’s soybean farmers invite you to join the conversation. We’ll put everything on the table and help answer your questions about the food we grow and its safety. Learn how with every season and with every generation, South Dakota farmers want to have open discussions about how we raise healthy food. Come visit us at HungryForTruthSD.com.

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march 2015 Great Life Great Plains Golf Expo February 28 - March 1 Sioux Falls Convention Center Whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned veteran, the Great Plains Golf Expo offers something for everyone. The South Dakota Golf Association (SDGA) invites you to the seventh annual Great Plains Golf Expo. INFO 605-351-6573 or visit GreatPlainsGolfExpo. com.

Cheer University Monday, March 2 • 6:30pm - 7:45pm Robert Frost Elementary 3101 S. 4th Avenue Must pre-register to attend! 5 sessions. Join the fun and excitement of cheerleading! Learn to jump, stunt, tumble, and perform in a class designed to teach the fundamentals of cheerleading! Receive a Cheer University T-Shirt and admission to a Dakota Spirit Cheer event.

Current 1st – 6th graders. INFO (605) 367-7999.

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Sioux Empire Home Show March 6 - 8 Sioux Falls Convention Center & Arena Building, decorating, financing, landscaping and much more will be featured at the 56th annual 2015 Sioux Empire Home Show. INFO (605) 361-8322.

Sons of Norway Annual Torsk/Meatball Dinner & Bake Sale Friday, March 6 • Serving 4:30-7:30 Nordic Hall • 218 W. 13th St. Tickets: Adults $17. Youth $8 (6-12). Call for Tickets: Bill (605-3385160). This is our Annual Fundraiser to provide Scandinavian Heritage Cultural Scholarships for youth to attend summer camps or college.

Sioux Falls Skyforce Friday, March 6 • 7pm • Sanford Pentagon Come enjoy high-quality basketball right here in Sioux Falls! INFO (605) 332-0605.

EmBe Tribute To Women Nominations Do you have a Woman of Excellence in your life? SME is looking for Women of Excellence Nominations to be awarded at the SME Women in Business event featuring Melissa Gilbert on April 28. See info at www.smesiouxfalls.org/Women-inBusiness. Nominations are open to the public and due at 5pm on March 13, 2015 to nominations@embe.org.

Movie Night at the Museum: Back to the Future Friday, March 6 • 6:45 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street The Old Courthouse Museum and Downtown Sioux Falls are once again teaming up to bring you Movie Night at the Museum. Bring a blanket or pillow and settle in the historic courtroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Benson’s Flea Market Saturday, March 7 • 9am - 5pm Sunday, March 8 • 11am - 4pm W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Benson’s Flea Market is a nostalgic experience sure to bring back memories from childhood, stimulate excitement and provide hours of shopping entertainment. 65% of this show consists of antiques and collectibles, 15% is new items and the rest is rummage sale type items. INFO (605) 367-7178.

Sioux Falls Skyforce Saturday, March 7 • 7pm Sanford Pentagon Come enjoy high-quality basketball right here in Sioux Falls! INFO (605) 332-0605.

Summer Activities Fair Sunday, March 8 • 1pm - 3pm Best Western Ramkota • 2400 N. Louise Ave. The Summer Activities Fair is a great opportunity for families and individuals to get information for planning their families’ summer activities, from sports to camps, from arts to recreation. Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation and dozens of other local nonprofit organizations come together in this one location for your convenience. For more information, call 367-8222. Free. No registration required.

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Robert Frost Elementary 3101 S. 4th Avenue Must pre-register to attend! 5 sessions. Join the fun and excitement of cheerleading! Learn to jump, stunt, tumble, and perform in a class designed to teach the fundamentals of cheerleading! Receive a Cheer University T-Shirt and admission to a Dakota Spirit Cheer event. Current 1st – 6th graders. INFO (605) 367-7999.

Genealogy Tuesday, March 10 Don’t risk losing your family history! Get answers to your genealogy using family and public records utilizing sound research methods. Review recommended free websites with hands-on computer access advancing your genealogical knowledge. Bring a list of dates with family names you would like to research. Computers provided for the class - basic understanding of computers is a must! To register, go online to: https://commed.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Sioux Falls Shakespeare Society Thursday, March 12 • 7pm-9pm Caribou Coffee • 1924 S. Minnesota.

Come join us as we begin to read The Merry Wives of Windsor, one of Shakespeare’s many comedies. Bring a copy of the play, and prepare to bring one of this play’s many hilarious characters to life as we all pitch in to discover lecherousness, hanky-panky, intrigue, and surprise. INFO (605) 201-1017.

Lecture Series to Explore ‘Slavery Then, Today and Tomorrow’ Thursday, March 12 • 7pm Augustana College • 2001 S. Summit Ave. Dr. Matthew Mason, author, editor and professor at Brigham Young University, will discuss “19th Century National and International Slavery Politics: What Can Today’s Abolitionists and Policymakers Learn?” INFO (605) 274-5320.

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, March 12 • 11am 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 Nikki Hill Friday, March 13 • 8pm Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater 315 N. Phillips Ave. Nikki Hill is part of the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues 2014-2015

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Concert Series. Hill and her band are climbing to the top of the roots music scene step by step and leaving jaws on the floor along the way. With a no-filter energy, they take all the flavors of American roots music and deliver a sound that will make you believe in rock and roll again! INFO 605-367-6000 / sfjb.org Professional Bull Riders: Built Ford Tough Series Friday, March 13 • 8pm Saturday, March 14 • 7pm Denny Sanford Premier Center This two-day event will feature the world’s Top 35 bull riders battling the fiercest bovine athletes the sport has to offer, who weigh nearly 2,000 pounds each, more than 10 times their cowboy counterparts. The thrilling 8-second rides and heartstopping wrecks are sure to leave fans on the edge of their seats in anticipation and excitement. INFO (605) 367-7288.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 14 • 2pm - 4pm Downtown Sioux Falls • Main & Phillips Avenues INFO www.siouxfallschamber.com Cheer University Monday, March 16 • 6:30pm - 7:45pm Robert Frost Elementary • 3101 S. 4th Avenue Must pre-register to attend! 5 sessions. Join the fun and excitement of cheerleading! Learn to jump, stunt, tumble, and perform in a class designed to teach the fundamentals of cheerleading! Receive a Cheer University T-Shirt and admission to a Dakota Spirit Cheer event. Current 1st – 6th graders. INFO (605) 367-7999.

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, March 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 Genealogy Tuesday, March 17 Don’t risk losing your family history! Get answers to your genealogy using family and public records utilizing sound research methods. Review recommended free websites with hands-on computer access advancing your genealogical knowledge. Bring a list of dates with family names you would like to research. Computers provided for the class - basic understanding of computers is a must! To register, go online to: https://commed.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

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Introductory Self Defense Tuesday, March 17 Twenty people every minute are a victim of physical violence in the United States. What would you do if you were one? Learn, and more importantly, practice the basic principles and techniques of self-defense to help prevent you from becoming a victim. Practice striking, basic joint locks, and escapes from various holds to help you feel more confident and prepared to defend yourself should the unthinkable happen. Great class for mothers and daughters - sons too! Ages 13 and up. To register, go online to: https://commed.sf.k12. sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free Admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

St. Patrick’s Celebration of Traditional Irish Music Tuesday, March 17 • 5pm - 7pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Stop in for live Irish Music by the Dakota District Pipes & Drums and Maggie in the Meantime, live Connely Irish Dancers, food and drinks, all ages. Admission is free. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, March 22 •1pm, 2pm, 3pm 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) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com

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

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Sea & Sky Saturday, March 21 • 10am - 12pm Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove Every third Saturday, we take the opportunity to highlight a special insect or animal. Come learn fun facts and make a craft inspired by the featured creature! INFO (605) 334-9466.

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Are you pulling your hair out trying to “fit it all in” and live a balanced life? We are all so busy trying to juggle multiple priorities every day!

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Receive guidance through the process of prioritizing, delegating, and eliminating. You will walk away with a focused plan on how to meet your personal goals - each and every day! Please bring a journal to class. To register, go online to: https://commed.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Ceili Dance Program Thursday, March 26 • 6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is an Irish social dance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance at the Old Courthouse Museum! Free Admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Thursday, March 26 • 7pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Stampede is a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the USHL. Come cheer on the HERD! INFO 336-6060.

Mardi Gras Party Friday, March 27 • 7pm - 8:30pm Morningside Community Center 2400 South Bahnson Ave. What a great way to kick off the weekend! Join Parks and Recreation as we celebrate Mardi Gras with entertainment, carnival games, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. No registration required. Hosted by the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation.

INFO (605) 367-8222.

Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Friday, March 27 • 7pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Stampede is a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the USHL. Come cheer on the HERD! INFO 336-6060.

Sioux Fall Lawn & Garden Show Friday-Sunday, March 27 - 29 W.H. Lyon Fairground The Lawn and Garden Show features landscaping and garden displays, seminars, presentations, demonstrations and hands-on activities to get you ready for spring and summer. Vendors may include businesses in sprinkler and sod, gutters, trees and shrubs,

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water features, unique garden decor, patios, lawn tractors, curbing, retaining walls, gardening supplies and much more.

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14th Annual Sioux Empire Lions Spaghetti Dinner and LIVE Auction Saturday, March 28 • 4:30 - 7pm Center for Active Generations The Spaghetti Dinner will be a complete meal with salad and beverages. There will be a live auction and other entertainment.

Tickets can purchased from Sioux Empire Lions Club members at their weekly Wednesday noon meetings at the Center for Active Generations or at the door the day of the event. INFO (605) 413-3240.

Lights, Camera, Action Gala!

Saturday, March 28 • 6pm Sioux Falls Convention Center The 8th Annual Lights, Camera, Action! Gala is the premier fundraising event for the American Cancer Society in South Dakota. All proceeds will support the Society’s effort to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back against cancer This event includes a red carpet reception, fine dining, gaming, silent/live auction and entertainment. INFO and to register log on to www.siouxfallsgala.com.

Sioux Falls Storm Football Saturday, March 28 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Cheer on the IFL Storm at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

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Home, Health & Living Show Saturday, March 28 Luverne, MN Get ready for the spring and summer! Learn about new techniques, ideas and merchandise. Enjoy free samples, great discounts and live demonstrations. For locations, seminars, demos and times, please visit luvernechamber.com Chris Tomlin Sunday, March 29 • 7pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Location Details: Located off of West Ave. and Russel St. Chris Tomlin returns with his 10th album, Love Ran Red featuring “Waterfall”, “Jesus Loves Me”, and “At The Cross (Love Ran Red)”. Chris continues to write songs for the Church that point to the greatness of God and the grace of God. INFO (605) 3677288.

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Fashion Show Aims to Raise Life-Saving Funds to Support Children with Cancer

Friday, March 27 L Couture Boutique, as well as Sanford Children’s and Cure Kids Cancer, invite you to attend the 2nd Annual L Couture Boutique Fashion Show. A fashion show featuring clothing and accessories from L Couture Boutique. Proceeds from the fashion show will benefit children and families being treated by Sanford Children’s Hospital and Cure Kids Cancer.

Lori Dykstra and Lance Beier lost their son, Jakob L. Beier, to a rare form of brain cancer in 2003. The Jakob Beier Endowment as then established in 2004 to raise funds for other children in the community with cancer as well as local research for children’s cancer. The goal of the endowment is to support the pediatric oncology staff in acquiring the equipment and supplies needed to make treatment and procedures more bearable for children.

L Couture Boutique will be hosting their 2nd annual fashion show to create awareness of children’s cancer as well as raising life-saving funds to support these patients and their families being treated by Sanford Children’s Hospital. Funds will also support expenses not covered by insurance such as meals, lodging and mileage. By hosting this benefit fashion show, funds raised will also provide pediatric wheelchairs and wigs for adolescent cancer patients Organizers of the fashion show have set a $15,000 goal to help change or even save lives of those children that are affected by cancer.

7:00 PM – Sip & Shop Social Hour 8:00 PM – Fashion Show 9:00 PM – After Party Icon Event Hall & Lounge • 402 N. Main Avenue in Sioux Falls $25 General Admission | $40 VIP tickets can be purchased at www.l-cb.com

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outh Dakota Soybean has announced a kitchen and grocery giveaway as part of the organization’s “Hungry for Truth” initiative.

The kitchen has a tradition of being the place where family and friends gather to cook meals together and share in fellowship and conversation. It is the place where people gather to make connections to each other and to their food., which is why the kitchen and dinner table serve as the “Hungry for Truth” symbols of open dialogue about food and farming.

To encourage these conversations, “Hungry for Truth” has partnered with Karl’s Appliances to give away a grand prize of $25,000 toward new cabinets, counters and premium KitchenAid appliances, including a bottom-freezer refrigerator, a convection range, an over-the-range microwave and a built-in dishwasher.

In addition, South Dakota Soybean will give away $250 worth of groceries each month in 2015, courtesy of Hy-Vee and Family Thrift.

South Dakota Soybean launched “Hungry for Truth” in early January to give people across the state opportunities to share their questions about food with farmers and to learn how farmers raise their food and work to keep it safe. The initiative includes the “Hungry for Truth” website, social media and special events throughout the year.

To enter the giveaway sweepstakes, visit www.hungryfortruthsd. com. Watch a quick video about food and farming, and then enter

for your chance to win. While on the website, visitors are urged to explore the hottest topics in food and farming from food safety to biotechnology. Entries are limited to one per person, per day.

“We want to thank our sponsors for their involvement in this initiative,” said Marc Reiner, farmer from Tripp and chairman of the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. “Through their partnership, Karl’s Appliances and Hy-Vee have shown their commitment to open conversations about food production and safety.”

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The Hungry for Truth Grocery and Kitchen Giveaway starts 1/1/15 at 12:00:00 a.m. CT and ends 12/13/15 at 11:59:59 p.m. CT. There will be 12 separate drawing periods during the Promotion. Open only to eligible, legal residents of South Dakota, 18 years or older. Go to www.hungryForTruthSD. com for Official Rules and complete details, including entry instructions, odds of winning a prize, prize details and restrictions, etc. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Sponsor: South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotional Council.

To learn more about the Hungry for Truth initiative, visit www.HungryFor TruthSD.com

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mentioned that it was bittersweet, because they first had to take down the original early-1900s house.

“It was a wonderful old house,” says Brooke, “but when we started adding up what would need to be done to restore it,

building became the more practical option.”

But, the Rollags were able to take many things from the old house to incorporate into the new one. Brooke describes the style as “urban country.”

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“We wanted it to feel warm and welcoming,” she says. “There is a lot of wood. I think wood is really timeless.”

While both Jeremy and Brooke love the look of a full log home, that wasn’t in the young couple’s price range. So, they were able to bring in wood from Baker Timber Products in Rapid City to create the atmosphere they wanted. Tall logs form columns on the front porch, and smaller logs were used to form the railing around the staircase to the lower level. The ceiling is covered in pine boards, and the effects of the Black Hills Pine Beetles on the trees can be seen in the color variances of the boards.

Throughout the upper level, the Rollags used wood laminate for the flooring.

“It looks just like wood and it’s easy to take care of, which is great with the boys,” says Brooke, referring to Knox and older brother Sutton, 8. “Plus, it was in our budget. When you are building, you really have to make a lot of choices about where you want to spend your money.”

That’s one thing Brooke has a little experience with, as a mortgage originator with Home Federal Bank in Dell Rapids. She says making decisions about financing is equally as important as choosing your builder in a construction project.

“The bank was such a help,” she says, “and it had nothing to do with being an employee. “They offer great products and service, including financing up to 90% on construction projects.

We couldn’t have built our home without having such a great financial partner.”

Lantern-style light sconces frame the large living room window which is big enough, and low enough, for 18-month-old Knox to look out and see the family’s dog playing in the yard.

The furnishings are comfortable and inviting, and they include many pieces the couple refurbished or finds from auctions and

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rummage sales.

On one wall of the living room is a large portrait of the two boys right after Knox was born. It is the perfect picture of rural South Dakota country boys with Sutton in a cowboy hat sitting down holding his baby brother.

The couple created a display piece out of old pallets on the opposite wall. They stained the wood and used a larger pallet as a frame for a family picture, set outdoors, and a second half-pallet has a series of phrases stenciled down the boards, including, Be Kind, Speak Truth, Love Others, Show Grace, Work Hard and Love Christ.

Brooke says she saw that idea, and several others for the house, on Pinterest, and is thankful for her husband and other family members who helped to make all those ideas a reality.

In the kitchen, tall red chairs stand at the angled island. They didn’t start out as tall red chairs, however. What the Rollags originally found at an auction were short, oak-finished chairs.

Jeremy’s grandfather took them to his wood shop and extended the legs, and then Brooke painted them red.

Above one of the kitchen cabinets sits a framed picture saved from the original house. It’s a print of the well-known picture Grace, showing an elderly man with head bowed in a mealtime prayer.

A door in the corner opens to a spacious pantry, which is one of Brooke’s favorite parts of the kitchen. “This was our builder’s idea,” says Brooke, referring to Jim Clark Construction in Colman. “I am so glad he thought of this. It provides great storage and saves on cupboard space. Jim did an incredible job giving suggestions throughout the building process. You can tell he has years and years of experience in this trade. We couldn’t be more happy with our builder.”

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A hallway leads from the kitchen to the family’s bedrooms. On the walls of the hallway hang four multi-paned window frames saved from the old house, now also painted red.

The brothers share a room, with Sutton in a captain’s bed with storage drawers, and Knox’s crib on the opposite wall. The décor is all cowboy, with a western-print quilt on Sutton’s bed made by members of Jeremy’s family and colorful “cowboy art” on the walls.

“I am obsessed with quilts,” laughs Brooke, “they are all made with love by Jeremy’s aunts & grandma…they are simply amazing. We have several handmade quilts, and I just love them. It is a real gift they have. Maybe someday I’ll pick up on this family tradition.”

Across the hall from the boys is a guest room where Brooke’s grandpa stays when he comes back after wintering in Arizona. Her

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grandma passed away, so Brooke says they are glad that Grandpa can come home to the land where he lived and be with them.

The boys’ bathroom doubles as the laundry room, and having a main floor laundry was another “must-have” on their design list while building. The turquoise walls and wood cabinets and wood-framed mirror match the home’s urban country style.

In the master bedroom, the headboard of the bed takes center

stage. The Rollags took the old oak pocket doors from the dining room of the old house and paired them together to create the headboard. They haven’t changed a thing about them, leaving the beauty of the original finish and tarnished brass hardware.

Another unique feature of the master bedroom is a door leading out to the front porch.

“I really wanted access to the outside from here,” says

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Brooke. “When the boys are outside, I have quick access to them from here.”

Another suggestion from their builder was designing the bedroom windows to be tall, which lets in plenty of South Dakota sunshine and gives them that unhampered view out into the yard.

Above the dual-sink vanity in the master bath hangs a light fixture made of several hanging mason jars. Brooke admits she saw the idea on Pinterest and made a first attempt at making it herself, but decided it was probably better to just go ahead and purchase it from Pottery Barn.

The lower level of the house is unfinished for the moment, so a farm-style swinging gate that Jeremy built keeps young Knox orcan Yobusy ur Fhimself from venturing downward. Instead, fhe amily, at his e c t A i v r e h u o L Y i f mini-kitchen that stands next to the island. esytle T and The Rollags’ vision was to create a comfortable home that would be for a lifetime.

“In coming home to this land, we wanted to create a forever place,” says Brooke. “We put a lot of thought into a design that would be big enough as we had a family, but not too big that we can’t grow old here.”

Talking about the door from their bedroom to the porch, Brooke was thinking about their future here, as their boys grow up.

“Maybe someday, we’ll put a porch swing out there, and spend many mornings watching the sun come up curled into a blanket enjoying God’s Grace.”

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But there is another Saint whose day is celebrated in March; St. Joseph. His day of feast falls on March 19 and is celebrated by the Italians instead of the Irish. The legend of Joseph (or San

Giuseppe, as he’s known in Italian) begins as the spouse of the Virgin Mary. But it was in the Middle Ages that the people of Sicily prayed to him to end a severe drought. Their prayers were answered and they thanked St. Joe with a huge feast. Hundreds of years later, Sicilians still build elaborate alters and wear red clothing to celebrate his day.

Not being Catholic or Italian American, I really didn’t know about St. Joseph until a few years ago. My beloved and I were in New Orleans for a visit one March and in addition to the Irish-American parade for St. Patrick’s Day, we found ourselves in the middle of an even bigger, more elaborate parade for St. Joseph. As Kara said “I

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Unfortunately, the St. Joseph’s Day celebration has yet to take off in Sioux Falls. But seriously, wouldn’t you rather celebrate with pasta and wine instead of green beer and cabbage? I sure would.

So this year, when the St. Patty’s Day celebrations wind down and you’ve had enough beer, change your green shirt for a red one, start a big pot of Maccu di San Giuseppe (a soup of dried fava beans) and open a bottle of red wine in honor of St. Joseph. Or maybe we could start our own parade, but instead of going down Phillips Avenue we’ll go up Louise Avenue from Spezia to Carino’s. Let’s start a new tradition right here in South Dakota! Who’s with me?

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For a great introduction to the New Orleans tradition of St. Joseph’s day celebrations, I recommend reading Sara Roahen’s Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table, a sweet series of stories about the Wisconsin native’s years living, cooking and eating in New Orleans. .

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This Vintage Teal island with solid walnut butcher block top will add functional beauty to your kitchen! See us for all of your home’s custom cabinetry. Prices vary. Dakota Kitchen and Bath. 4101 N. Hainje Avenue. (605) 334-9727. www.dakotakitchen.com

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Sioux Falls Beef Crawl

Enjoy a delicious meal in downtown Sioux Falls, featuring appetizer at Crawford’s and entree and dessert at Parker’s Bistro.

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Whether you are just adding a few items or doing a full-blown makeover, there are so many things to love about the new Urbanology collection by Ashley Furniture HomeStore. Visit us today to explore the new styles at Hwy 11 & E 10th St (at Dawley Farm Village) (605) 332-5246 www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com

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Many great patterns, easy care yarns, and classes to choose from. Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, (605) 271-0741, www.athenafibers.com.

Define space and create a sense of privacy with this two panel wood slat screen. Made of wood this screen will add a naturally warm element to your home decor. $449 at Montgomery’s. 1725 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls. 605-3324400 or montgomerys.com

On Guard from Cold and Flu

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Robin’s Nest will be featuring new refurbished furniture March 5-7 and also hosting a St. Patty’s Day Sale, March 14th.

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by Riccardo Tarabelsi

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remember getting picked on in second grade by Joe Flaherty, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, and Breen Mahoney, no lie. Luckily, I had kids like Frankie Valentino and Tony Scarfo on my side. It was all about pride: you see there’s always been this feud, this rivalry between the Irish and the Italians in Boston that dates back to ever since I can remember. If you’ve never been to Boston, here’s a quick geographic tip: If you want good wine, go north; if you want good beer, head south. The North End of Boston is lined with cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, and Italian family-owned businesses like restaurants, cafés, barbershops, and bakeries. South Boston, or “Southie” (refer to the movie Good Will Hunting for a better picture of this neighborhood) is heaven for pub-seekers and bar-hoppers. Again, most are owned by Irish families because these families in Boston have been around forever, and the rivalry is pervasive. So what do you do when you’re an Italian on St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day always reminds me of this old guy I used to work with in Boston — his name was Gino Porzio, no lie. Gino was rough around the edges and grew up in the old neighborhood:

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tough as nails, proud to be an Italian, and very outspoken.

Without fail, every year on St. Patrick’s Day, he would never wear anything that even remotely resembled the color green.

And again, without fail, an unsuspecting victim wearing a “Kiss me, I’m Irish” button on her green sweater would innocently ask, “Gino, why aren’t you wearing green today?” Gino would smile a little smile, tilt his head sweetly, and then unleash his rant about the Irish getting a holiday while the Italians never get any recognition for all of their accomplishments. And I’ll never forget this: he would always end it with, “I’ll wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, the day everybody wears green, white, and red on Columbus Day!” Luckily, everyone would laugh at these tirades because of how ridiculous he sounded, but he did teach me one thing: we should all be proud of where we come from.

There’s this story about a proud Texan who was traveling through Italy and made a stop in Rome. He hired a private tour guide to drive him around Rome and point out some of the landmarks. Driving by the Vatican, the proud tour guide told the Texan, “The Sistine Chapel took 10 years to build.” The Texan responded, “That’s really

nice, but it only took us 3 years to build the Astrodome.” The guide, slightly annoyed, kept driving to the next famous destination, the Trevi Fountain. “La Fontana di Trevi: It took almost 30 years to build this masterpiece.” The Texan retorted, “That’s really big, but it only took us 4 years to erect a 71-story skyscraper.” At this point, the Italian tour guide was getting aggravated with the Texan’s lack of respect for Rome’s historic sites. But as the Italian drove by the Coliseum, the Texan piped up, “Look at that! That’s one of the most awesome structures I’ve ever seen! How long did it take y’all to build that?” The Italian casually replied, “What? That? It wasn’t there yesterday.”

There is no one more proud than the Irish, on March 17th, who include the whole world in their celebration. This March, I

will celebrate the pride I have of my Roman lineage through my maternal grandfather, Umberto. Some of the greatest architecture, art, history, and, of course, wine and cuisine live on in Italy’s capital, Rome, which also is the capital of the region of Latium, south of Tuscany. Memorable meals in the region of Latium include antipasti like frittata (Italian omelette) with potatoes and onions or pasta like spaghetti alla carbonara, a dish whose sauce is made with egg yolks and cream, and is topped with pancetta, a fancy word for “Italian bacon.” Another favorite is Penne All’arrabbiata: pasta tubes with a hot sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and chili pepper.

Arrabbiata literally means “angry”, and they say that when the Italian farmers go home for dinner, the hotter the Arrabbiata sauce, the angrier the wives are with their husbands.

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“I’ll wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, the day everybody wears green, white, and red on Columbus Day!” White wines dominate Latium’s production, whose 23 D.O.C.’s are led by the versatile Frascati and Marino from the Castelli Romani and the mythical Est! Est!! Est!!! from Montefiascone to the north. The Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone is one of the few wines of ancient origin whose date of creation is known: the year 1000. Up until that time, the wine produced from grapes grown on the slopes rising from the shores of Lake Bolsena to the town of Montefiascone was appreciated only locally and praised by travelers. However, in the year 1000, the Holy Roman Emperor Henry V marched on Rome at the head of a powerful army to settle some controversy with Pope Pascal II. Bishop Johan Defuk was one of the followers of the expedition, but he apparently was more interested in the sightseeing of the excursion than the politics. He instructed his cupbearer, Martin, to go ahead of him on the route, keeping always one day in advance, and to select the inns where good wine was to be had by marking the word “Est!” (meaning: it is) next to the door. When he reached Montefiascone, Martin found that the usual “Est!” chalked next to the door of this one particular inn would not do it justice because the wine in this town was truly excellent. Since he had not arranged any other signal with his master, he decided to communicate his appreciation of the wine by writing Est! Est!! Est!!! on the door. The reputation of the wine was made on the day Bishop Defuk tasted the Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone. Captivated by the wine’s smoothness, the Bishop stayed in the town for three days. After completing his imperial mission, he returned to Montefiascone and remained there until his death. Buried in the town’s church of San Flaviano, the Bishop has been honored for centuries by the pouring of a barrel of wine over his tombstone every year.

The saying, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” is one that applies to St. Patrick’s Day as well. “When it’s St. Patrick’s Day, do as the Irish do” and celebrate! Have fun and be proud. Just don’t let your pride get you in trouble like it did for my Italian buddies and me in the second grade. But I guess my pride hasn’t learned its lesson yet; just the other day, someone asked me, “When is the brewery in Sioux Falls going to be done?” With a sly smile, my response was simple and subtle, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

Riccardo, and his pride, can be seen at Fernson Brewing Company as the VP of Sales and Marketing. When he’s not storytelling, Riccardo collects and creates stories with his wife Marybeth and three sons, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon. Get in touch with Riccardo at Riccardo@fernson.com.

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Dr. Petrasko says that a woman’s blood volume increases during pregnancy, causing her heart to work much harder to pump the extra blood throughout her body. An increased heart rate can occur, but it’s important for women to pay attention to their bodies and seek help if something seems unusual.

complications with my heart, so I was concerned about what was happening – both for my health and my baby’s.”

After seeking medical attention, Stacy continuously wore a heart monitor for a few weeks. And by the middle of November, she was given the news.

“Up until this point, my pregnancy had been uneventful,” Stacy says. “I knew the health risks that came with an Afib diagnosis and was worried about what that would mean for the remainder of my pregnancy.”

Atrial fibrillation causes the heart to beat irregularly – either too fast or too slow. As a result, it’s difficult for the heart’s upper and lower chambers to work together, leading to an increased likelihood that blood will pool and dangerous clots will form.

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“Stacy’s risk of stroke greatly increased with her diagnosis of Afib,” says Marian Petrasko, MD, interventional cardiologist at Sanford Heart Hospital who treated Stacy. “Pregnancy is associated with an increased incidence of arrhythmias in women both with or without previous heart conditions.”

Dr. Petrasko says that a woman’s blood volume increases during pregnancy, causing her heart to work much harder to pump the extra blood throughout her body. An increased heart rate can occur, but it’s important for women to pay attention to their bodies and seek help if something seems unusual.

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10 Heart Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore Afib affects nearly 3 million people in the United States. If you are experiencing any of the following signs, whether or not you’re pregnant, seek help.

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and her unborn baby.”

The typical treatment for Afib is blood-thinning medications – something off limits to Stacy because she was pregnant. But Dr. Petrasko developed an alternative therapy and monitored Stacy closely throughout the remainder of her pregnancy.

“I took aspirin every day and long-acting Cardizem twice a day,” Stacy stays. “Once I knew what was happening and I had Dr. Petrasko caring for me, it put my mind at ease. I was completely confident in the care I received from the heart team and I knew my heart and my baby were in good hands.”

The remainder of Stacy’s pregnancy went smoothly. She always felt connected with Dr. Petrasko and the entire medical team.

She frequently used My Sanford Chart to communicate with either her OB team or her heart team, and was pleased with its simplicity and convenience.

“I was so impressed with how easy it was to communicate with Dr. Petrasko,” Stacy says. “He went above and beyond to communicate with me, which was so reassuring during those last few months before having my daughter.”

This January, Stacy delivered a healthy baby girl, with no complications related to her Afib. She commends the entire team at Sanford for their teamwork to ensure the delivery uneventful.

Dr. Petrasko continues to monitor Stacy’s heart for any sign of changes to her condition.

“Everyone at Sanford was so accommodating during that time,” she says. “My heart team followed everything closely with the help of my OB team to ensure me and my daughter were happy and healthy. I’m so thankful”

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If you are looking for an exceptional place to stay, the Grand Lake Lodge is most likely your best bet. A registered national historic landmark established in 1920, this mountain lodge offers a variety of rustic cabins, a cozy lobby and fireplace, and a top-notch restaurant with a new all-day menu. The property is surrounded on three sides by fantastic views of the Rocky Mountain National Park.

Guests can view the spectacular settings from the front porch hickory rockers and swings. They can also peruse the classic Colorado gift shop which offers local merchandise, as well as interesting items from around the world. Guests are also welcome to play some classic games in the arcade, or enjoy the heated outdoor pool and hot tub. The Lodge offers horse back riding, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and plenty of hiking trails right on the property. For those who are planning a special event, the Grand Lake Lodge banquet facility is an amazing venue with remarkable service, food, and views.

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Another fantastic attraction found in the Village of Grand Lake is the Kauffman House Museum, which was built in 1892.

The Kauffman family operated it as a hotel until 1946, and it is the only remaining log hotel built in the Village of Grand Lake prior to the 1900s. Today, the Grand Lake Area Historical Society operates and maintains the historic building as a museum and nonprofit organization. Additional exhibits were added to a gallery in 1990, which change from time to time. The Kauffman House Museum is listed in the National Register of Historic Places because of its log architecture, as well as its westward movement history.

The Village of Grand Lake is the western getaway town to Rocky Mountain National Park, and is located near the Kawuneeche Entrance. With abundant wildlife, adventurous hiking trails, majestic scenery, and ample meadows, Rocky Mountain National Park is a gem for anyone who has the opportunity to experience it. North Supply Access Trail is in the southwest corner of the park, and connects the Village of Grand Lake to a system of Arapaho National Forest trails, making up approximately 300 miles of groomed trails in the Grand Lake Area. Trail Ridge Road bisects the park and is the highest paved road in the United States. It goes “over the top” of the Continental Divide, providing stunning scenic views. Many

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— Peg Smith, Chief Executive Officer for the American Camp Association For over a century, millions of families have been benefiting from the positive, supportive environment provided by the camp experience. Camp develops character when: • Children and youth feel safe and nurtured, allowing them to take healthy risks and develop character organically; • Supporting mentors model positive character traits and lead by example; and • Camp provides teachable moments — for example, a disagreement about the rules of a field game becomes a lesson on integrity, honesty, and fair play.

In a study of youth development outcomes conducted by Philliber Research Associates and ACA, campers said the following: • Abigail, age nine, said, “I learned how to be honest about stuff.”

• “I learned a lot about respect and my real values in life, what they really should be,” said Louise, age fourteen.

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Breastfeeding delivers many benefits that cannot be replaced by formula: A closer bond between mom and baby, a boost to the baby’s developing immune system and better digestion. For mom, breastfeeding can help you lose post-partum weight, may help prevent cancer, and saves around $1,000 a year in formula costs.

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A good plan will make the transition from home to work smoother, advises Lynn Josten, RN, IBCLC, Certified Lactation Consultant at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

“First, educate yourself as to what’s realistic,” Josten said. Unless you’re one of the lucky moms who has access to daycare on site or within a few blocks of your workplace, you’ll likely need a good breast pump.

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Right after your baby is born, just enjoy your baby and concentrate on learning how to breastfeed. “Don’t get frustrated at first. Things will quickly change within the first couple of weeks as you and your baby learn to breastfeed,” Josten said.

Once you feel totally comfortable with breastfeeding, then it might be a good idea to try pumping once a day or so, both to get used to the pump, and for the baby to get used to taking a bottle. Pumping while you’re still home is up to you. But it might take some of the pressure off that first day back at work, Josten said. “You start to get a milk supply built up for your baby, and you don’t have to worry about whether baby will take a bottle while at daycare.”

While it’s good to have a supply of milk in the freezer in case it’s needed, it’s also best to pump for the next day, so the baby has the freshest milk for the greatest immunity benefit.

Courtney Ehlers of Sioux Falls has breastfed three of her children through at least nine months, and she’s now breastfeeding baby number four, Eden. A nurse, Courtney now has a daily Monday to Friday shift and can pump over the noon hour. When she worked a 12-hour shift earlier in her career, she had to pump every four hours. “One perk of being a breastfeeding mom is a bona-fide excuse to take a 15-minute break. I always try to make pumping a relaxing time, maybe read an article or chapter in a book – nothing too stressful.”

After work, Courtney finds that Eden wants to feed right after getting home. “She wants that connection and bond with mom. It’s a good wind-down to the day, and a good start to the time when we’re back together,” Courtney said.

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for babies up to six months of age, and then breastfeeding complemented with other foods for up to 1 year of age.

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t’s that time of year again…a time of green magic and leprechaun whimsy. St. Patrick’s day is almost here. So we must get ready and prepare to catch a leprechaun this year.

Their history is rich as Irish folk lore does state. Yet, before we set out our golden bait, we will share the secrets of how you too can set out a trap and capture a clever little leprechaun.

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known for being mischievous and vanishing before you get the chance to see them. If you do, you will see they have beards and golden buckles on their shoes. You see, these tricky little shoemakers love gold and will go to extreme lengths to seek it out. That is why you must build a trap.

Since they originated from the Emerald Isle, they cannot help but love the color green. So start the day by making a delicious green smoothie with kiwis and other yummy green things. They not only love green, but they simply cannot say no

to the rainbow, because after all, at the end is where their gold is hidden. So it would be great to find a box or container and paint it all the colors that are in the rainbow. He will be sure to visit with a masterpiece such as that. While the paint dries, you could roll out some cookie dough and make clover cookies. No one can say no to these, not even a leprechaun! Now if you hear a small tapping, like the sound of a really small hammer, that is a sign that a silly little leprechaun might be close. At least that’s what they say in Ireland.

Now it’s time to devise a plan to capture that leprechaun.

Did you know that it has been foretold that if you capture him, he must give you three wishes? Although, if you do he might make you feel so silly and nervous that you could forget to ask.

Remember that these little magical fellows are very tricky and could be in and out in a flash. So that is why you must tempt him with gold for his secret stash. You could gather an old gold locket or perhaps a ring, but golden coins are the best, especially the ones filled with chocolate. Now I’m not sure

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why it’s not so known, but leprechauns love golden wrapped chocolate coins. In fact, sometimes if you set a trap and they hear a noise and run away, you will find chocolate coins in your house, on your steps and even out the doorway. That is how you know a leprechaun visited and got away.

It is not easy, this task at hand. To capture one of the most famous mysterious creatures of Ireland, but it’s worth it, or so I’ve been told. For all the gold he seeks and steals and then hides away, is in fact insurance if he were to ever be caught by a human. The promise is if you catch him, he will offer you his pot of gold for his release, but I’m not sure I believe in that blarney.

I have a sneaky suspicion they may trick you out of that too. You never know with those silly little shoemakers. I almost forgot to tell you, you must wear green because leprechauns love to give playful little pinches if you don’t.

Right before bed or school, hide your gold and prepare your trap. Start with a trail of glitter or maybe even flour to catch a glimpse of his tiny footsteps. Then put a green drink, and either a cookie or some fools gold under the container to tempt him to enter. You could also leave a few chocolate filled gold coins under it too. Then when you come home or when you wake up, you might find a lucky little surprise under the box, perhaps he will have even left golden coins if he got away.

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Instructions: You can make a party hat for just about any occasion with this craft. For St. Patrick’s Day, color a white paper plate green, or find some plates that are already green in color for your hat. The smaller the child’s head, the bigger the brim on your hat is going to be. Guess the hole size to be on the smaller side, because you can always make it bigger if it’s too small for the person’s head. Fold the plate in half, then cut the middle part of the plate for the head. Be sure to leave a part where the middle is still attached to the brim, so you have your design. For a shamrock design, keep the plate folded in half and cut the shamrock leaf so that it is symmetrical on both sides. Practice on a piece of paper first, to be sure you will get the design correct. Once you are finished, unfold the plate and further decorate it any way you would like.

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Shamrock Necklace Wine Cork Shamrock Stamp Materials needed: three wine corks, green paint, a small paintbrush, and tape.

Instructions: If you like wine, you will need to eventually drink three bottles of your favorite kind. Once you have three wine corks saved up, align them so that they make a flat top, then tape them together using some strong tape that will hold.

Pour a little bit of green paint onto a plate, and have your kids dip the flat part of the wine cork stamp into the paint. Then firmly press the cork stamp against a piece of paper to get the top of the shamrock shape. Using a little paintbrush, add some stems to the shamrocks. You can use this stamp to create several St. Patrick’s Day crafts with your kids, so get creative.

Materials Needed: Macaroni with large holes, twine or yarn, construction paper, green food coloring, wax paper, zipper baggie, scissors, hole punch, and a pencil.

Instructions: Mix one teaspoon of water with about 6 drops of green food coloring in a zipper baggie. Add 1/2 cup of macaroni, then seal the baggie and mix it around until the macaroni is completely coated with green. Spread the macaroni out on a piece of wax paper and let dry.

This will take about 30 to 60 minutes, so be sure to make this ahead of time. Cut out some small shamrocks from green construction paper. If you can find a shamrockshaped cookie cutter, use this as a template. Punch holes in the top of each shamrock, then string your macaroni and shamrocks onto your twine or yarn. Tip: kids have an easier time stringing things like this when the end of the twine or yarn is wrapped with a small piece of masking tape. When you are happy with how your necklace looks, tie the ends together and wear with pride!

Shamrock Hairpin Materials Needed: Scissors, a bobby pin, a green button, felt in both light and dark green shades, hot glue gun, white card stock, a needle and thread.

Instructions: Cut out one small dark green shamrock, and one light green shamrock from the felt. Lay the small shamrock shape on top of the larger one. Place the button on top, then using a needle and thread, sew the button to both layers of felt.

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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.

Chik Chak Shabbat

by Mara Rockliff When Goldie Simcha doesn’t joyfully throw open her door to welcome everyone in to her apartment for a meal of her famous cholent, her neighbors wonder what could be wrong. Little Lali Omar knocks on the door to 5-A, only to learn that Goldie was feeling too sick on Friday to cook, and everyone knows you can’t make cholent in a hurry, right away, chik chak! But it just isn’t Shabbat without cholent. What can her neighbors do to save the day? In an uplifting story that warms more than your heart, Chik Chak Shabbat offers a cholent recipe that keeps Goldie’s sharing spirit alive.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewick Press

Always

by Emma Dodd There is always love between parent and child, which is the heartwarming message in an exquisite new title from Emma Dodd. Featuring stunning illustrations of an elephant family and with interior pages embellished with foil, this makes a handsome addition to any nursery bookshelf.

One little elephant learns that a parent’s love is unconditional.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs Candlewick Press

Bilby

Worst in Show

by William Bee It’s time for the Best Monster in the World Competition, and Albert can’t wait to enter his very own monster, Sidney, in the contest! Albert is absolutely sure that his pet is a winner. But, as monsters go, is sweet, well-behaved Sidney really the smelliest, dirtiest, most parasite-ridden monster of all?

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewick Press

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Secrets of an Australian Marsupial

by Edel Wignell In the hostile Australian desert, a mother bilby gives birth to a baby. Nestled in a burrow deep underground, she cares for her little one. Soon he must grow up and learn to survive in a harsh environment. Nature-loving readers can follow the story of this elusive marsupial, learning its secrets even as it burrows out of sight.

Everyone has heard of kangaroos and koalas.

Now meet the bilby, an endangered Australian marsupial with silky fur, long ears, and bright eyes.

Ages 5 yrs - 9 yrs Candlewick Press

children’s books

My Heart is Your Home

by Sue Schmidt - LOCAL AUTHOR Join us as we learn what fibromyalgia is and how the mother explains to her family how they are going to live with the illness.

The book can be found at Crossroads Book and Music in Sioux Falls

Quest Shh! We Have a Plan

by Chris Haughton Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! “Hello birdie,” waves one. “Shh! We have a plan,” hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go! But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea. Award-winning author-illustrator Chris Haughton is back with another simple, satisfying story whose visual humor plays out in boldly graphic, vibrantly colorful illustrations.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewick Press

by Aaron Becker A king emerges from a hidden door in a city park, startling two children sheltering from the rain.

No sooner does he push a map and some strange objects into their hands than he is captured by hostile forces that whisk him back through the enchanted door. Just like that, the children are caught up in a quest to rescue the king and his kingdom from darkness, while illuminating the farthest reaches of their imagination. Colored markers in hand, they make their own way through the portal, under the sea, through a tropical paradise, over a perilous bridge, and high in the air with the help of a winged friend. Journey lovers will be thrilled to follow its characters on a new adventure threaded with familiar elements, while new fans will be swept into a visually captivating story that is even richer and more exhilarating than the first.

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewick Press

Amy Namey in Ace Reporter

by Megan McDonald Amy Namey, Ace Reporter, is on the hunt for a good news story. But not a lot happens in the town of Frog Neck Lake. So what’s a budding reporter to do? Team up with Judy Moody! With Judy along to sniff out a story, anything can happen. Like maybe a close encounter with the famed Great Virginia Sea Serpent, Taboo! Are Amy and Judy about to stumble upon the scoop of the century?

Ages 4 yrs - 6 yrs Candlewick Press

Construction

by Sally Sutton There’s lots of noise and excitement involved in building a library! Preschoolers will clamor to take a close look. Award-winning duo Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock are back with another rhythmic read-aloud full of bustling illustrations and sound words that beg kids to join in.

Thonk! Clonk! Clap! The team behind Roadwork and Demolition returns to the construction site, where big machines and busy workers dig, hoist, and hammer away.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewick Press

The Big Blue Thing on the Hill

by Yuval Zommer When the Big Blue Thing (a camper van to us humans) arrives on Howling Hill, the local wildlife all agree it has to go. First the wolves try to scare it away, then the bears, boars, and foxes have a turn.

Finally the wise owls suggest sending the smallest critters — the insects — to do the job. A cloud of bees, flies, and dragonflies make sure that the Big Blue Thing runs away at top speed!

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewick Press

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Luck of the Irish

by Dick Rogen, DVM Horizon Pet Care, 1100 East Holly Boulevard, Brandon, SD 57005 • (605) 582-8445

W

as Bob lucky or not? It is all in how you look at his story.

Bob is a young Irish Wolfhound we take care of at Horizon Pet Care. He is a handsome guy that stands nearly 4 feet at the shoulders and weighs over 140 pounds.

Irish Wolfhounds are very docile, gentle creatures, despite their size and threatening name. They were bred to keep watch over livestock and to protect their owners. Over time, they have been bred to be faithful companions that are better suited for a living hairy rug, rather than a menacing guard dog. Bob is true to his breed, except he is good at getting into mischief!

He grew so fast as a puppy that his legs hurt. Bob had “growing pains” because he doubled in size every four weeks.

We prescribed medications and rest. As a puppy, he did not understand rest, that was too boring. Over time he eventually felt better despite ignoring his owner’s attempts at slowing him down.

In February, he pushed his luck when he ate a towel. I do not understand what is so interesting or flavorful about a towel, but they are often consumed by dogs. I get underwear or socks because they have odors, but a towel is big. He was tricky though; he ate the towel in secret.

The most common sign of eating towels, underwear, or socks is nothing in the beginning. There are times when these soft items will pass through them and you may never know until you clean up the yard. Vomiting is the next sign of problems.

Often they will vomit up their meal 30-60 minutes after eating.

At the beginning, they still have a good appetite, but refusing to

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PETS

eat is a bad sign. I do not worry if a pet vomits once, as they can experience an upset stomach just like us. Where we get very concerned is if they cannot keep water down. That is a signal that this is serious.

So back to Bob...he has great people taking care of them.

He came to see us when he did not want to eat. He trotted into the clinic and was still wagging his tail. Upon examination, he we was bright and active. He didn’t have a fever. He was just a little tender in his stomach and nothing showed up on his X-ray.

We gave him an injection to calm his stomach and if he vomited overnight, we wanted him back.

The next morning, here comes Bob. He couldn’t keep any water down. We gave him barium contrast to see if there was something blocking his GI tract. The barium did not stay down either, so it was time to surgically explore his abdomen. That is where we found the towel lodged in his intestines.

Surgery went very well, but it took 2 1/2 hours and 4 incisions to remove the towel. He has recovered and is back to normal after a few days in the hospital and a lot of care by his family at home.

This is where “luck”, can be viewed from many different perspectives. You might think he was unlucky to not pass the towel, but considering the size of it, I doubt that any dog could pass 3 foot of cloth. It may not seem lucky that he had to have surgery, but I see that Bob is lucky that surgery was done well and in time to prevent serious consequences. Bob has a great life, he’s Irish and therefore, I think he is very lucky!

Abby, best friend of Brian, Sheila, Hunter & Kaden Smith

Bella, best friend of Nick Jones

Freya and Thor. Best friends of Pat, Julie and Charlie Kriech

Charlie, best friend of Misty DeGroot

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Berklie, best friend of Ryan & Jennie Duffy

Dozer & Jack, best friends of the Lange family

Gambit, best friend to Ashley & Bryan

Great, best friend of the Hovden family

Henry, best friend of Ryan and Brooke White

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.

Cody, best friend of Mitch and Donna Wiese

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Mammoth: Denizen of the Ice

By Bruce Blake

M Mammoth: Denizen of the Ice Sioux Falls, Augustana College

ammoths entered the New World approximately 1.7 million years ago and ranged through this hemisphere until their final extinction occurred at the end of the Pleistocene (Ice Age) about 10,000 years ago.

The mammoth was the largest land mammal that existed worldwide during the last Ice Age. This life-size sculptural representation is based on an actual specimen excavated in the White River Badlands of South Dakota at the LangeFerguson archeological site. In life this mammoth stood 14 feet at the front shoulders and weighed approximately nine tons (18,000 lb.)

The sculpture has been left unpainted since mammoth fur recovered in the Soviet Union confirms that these animals had a reddish-brown coat very close to the color of rust.

This sculpture is dedicated to the memory of Helen Bernice Hannas (1910-1991), an individual of wisdom and wit whose parting has left an untitled void.

Created by Eugene A. Anderson and Adrien Hannus, Funded by Eugene and Miriam Anderson, Archeology Lab, Jerke Construction, and Jerry & Gail Simmons.

Mammoth Kill in South Dakota.

PaleoIndians (oldest American Indians) were also called “Big game hunters” and “Clovis hunters.” Some of the very earliest humans to enter South Dakota are depicted in this scene as they close in for the kill of a Colombian mammoth in Western South Dakota. Thousands of years later the mammoth’s bones were excavated by an archeological

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