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December 2015 Volume 15 • Issue 1

Great Gifts Christmas Sweets The Season of Giving Holiday Crafts for Kids

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CONCIERGE

PARENTING & PREGNANCY

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub Now Open 10

CALENDAR

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ET CETERA Volunteer Opportunities 24

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Wait to Bundle Up Why car seats and winter coats aren’t always a good combo 80

FOR KIDS

Kid-Friendly Crafts For The Season 84

CELEBRATIONS Christmas Magic 86

BEST BOOKS 88

CUTE KIDS Submit Your Child’s Photo 90

BEST FRIENDS Submit Your Pet’s Photo 94

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AT HOME

A Colorful Christmas

The Bobbi Gaukel Home 32 MAN IN THE KITCHEN

Praise Cheeses! 42

VINO Hot Wine Bling 46

RECIPES

’Tis the Season 54

HISTORICAL MARKER Philander Prescott 98

mind–body–spirit HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Getting Back in the Game When athletes think about a career in sports medicine 58 Treasuring Older Generations During the Holiday 68

TRAVEL A Colorado Christmas 72

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and are the defending Clark Cup champions! INFO (605) 3366060.

Victorian Tea Party at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Sunday, December 6 1:30 p.m.

Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Enjoy winter in true Victorian fashion at the historic Pettigrew Home & Museum. Learn about the history of tea while enjoying a delicious tea blend. Space is limited for this adult program.

Call (605) 367-7097 to register.

Free Admission. INFO www.siouxlandmuseums.com The Peanuts Movie at the Historic Palace Theatre December 6 2pm Historic Palace Theatre Luverne, MN Free box of popcorn with every ticket sold! INFO (507) 283-4339.

Tibetan Singing Bowls Monday, December 7 5pm - 6pm Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove Tibetan singing bowls are a form of harmonic sound therapy. The sound vibrations from the bowls work with the energy in the brain and body, reducing stress, tension, and anxiety. Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation is offered the first Monday of the month at 5pm.

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A Holiday Evening at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Thursday, December 10 5pm - 8pm Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Enjoy a special evening tour of the historic Pettigrew Home, take a neighborhood horse drawn wagon ride, and enjoy holiday music and refreshments in the Pettigrew Museum. Admission is free.

Ceili Dance Program Thursday, December 10 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 St. Lucia Festival December 10 & 11 • 7pm December 12 • 10am St. Mark’s Church Since 1976, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church has hosted the St. Lucia Festival. All are welcome for this unique and meaningful event.

The St. Lucia Festival celebrates the best things of Christmas: community, light, family, children, and good food. We share an invitation to our community to consider making a St. Lucia performance part of their 2015 Christmas experience. INFO 605-212-7923.

Big Band Ballroom Dance Friday, December 11 6:45 - 10:30pm El Riad Shrine 501 S. Phillips Ave. Attend the only Big Band Ballroom Dance in the area! Each month, a big band gets the crowd moving and shaking with music from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. All ages and abilities are welcome. INFO 605-338-3685.

Billy Lurken at Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, December 11 noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Billy Lurken performs in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m.

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McCrossan Life Sized Gingerbread House Fundraiser Saturday, December 19 4pm - 8pm 128 W. Carmel Lane Near Prairie Green Golf Course Covered in cardboard, with hundreds of pieces of candy coating the house, and tons of lights – the McCrossan Real Life-Sized Gingerbread House is certainly a sight to see. Kids and adults are welcome to come out for the one day magical winter event to see the house, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride, visit with Santa Claus and take a part of the gingerbread house home as a souvenir. Admission is just $3 per person or $12 per family, and all proceeds go to help the boys at the Ranch. INFO (605) 339-1203.

Live Nativity December 20 • 5pm - 7pm Grace Lutheran Church Luverne, MN For more informations, please call (507) 283-4061.

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Sunday, December 20 • 4pm Orpheum Theater 315 N. Phillips Ave. This is a holiday favorite, with the Hegg Brothers and company serving up Christmastime favorites in both traditional and jazzy new arrangements. All proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities supported

by LifeScape. Tickets may be purchased at www.LifeScapeSD. org/events. INFO (605) 444-9600.

Open Card Making Studio December 21 6:30pm - 7:30pm Museum of Visual Materials We are stocked with stamps, cardstock and all the supplies you will need to create as many types of cards you would like or follow simple instructions to create a card

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from an example. Fun for all ages! $5 at the door Please rsvp in advance to anna@ sfmvm.com or 605-271-9500.

Dakota Academy of Performing Arts Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert December 21 • 7pm Belbas Theater at the Washington Pavilion DAPA students, alumni and faculty members will be featured in this inspiring night of classical and holiday music. Usher in the holidays with DAPA at the Washington Pavilion! This concert is free to attend, but tickets are required for entry. Freewill donations support DAPA’s Scholarship Program. INFO info@ washingtonpavilion.org or 605367-6000 Stampede Hockey Game Tuesday, December 29 • 7pm Thursday, December 31 • 7pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Come out and see the Sioux Falls Stampede hockey team take the ice! The Stampede are a member of the United States Hockey League, the only Tier 1 Junior hockey league in the United States and are the defending Clark Cup champions! INFO (605) 3366060.

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, December 29 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

enter donor and recipient applications into our database. We will be hosting data entry nights for volunteers to come and have some fun while serving. Also consider volunteer to help collect and distribution gifts during our Distribution Days. Contact Sharla Keyser (605) 331-3935.

Children’s Inn Gift Wrapping at the Empire Mall December 4 - 24 Volunteers are needed at the Children’s Inn Gift Wrap booth during mall hours. Must volunteer for a minimum of a 2 hour shift. Contact Allison Parsons - Allison.parsons@chssd.org or (605) 338-0116.

Community Outreach Christmas for a Cause

December 17 Orpheum Theater Volunteers are needed to help with usher and seat people at the Brown’s concert; volunteer as stage hands to assist the musicians in loading and unloading their instruments, helping welcome people as receptions and collecting distributions, and assisting with set up and tear down in the event and event hall. Contact Dane Bloch - (605) 331- 3935 or dane@ thecommunityoutreach.org

Downtown Holidays Downtown Sioux Falls December 12 or 19 Musicians, carolers and other forms of holiday entertainment to contact

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at home 32 A Colorful Christmas The Bobbi Gaukel Home

man in the kitchen 42 Praise Cheeses!

vino 46 Hot Wine Bling

recipes 54 ’Tis the Season

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A Colorful

Christmas The Bobbi Gaukel Home

BY MARY MICHAELS PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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s you come up the walk to Bobbi Gaukel’s front step, a pail filled with small birch logs and a planter overflowing with fresh evergreens and some added sparkle provide a wintery holiday welcome.

Gaukel has lived in this 1950s ranch-style house for the past four years. She tends to go for homes with a little age and character, having previously lived in a 1930s-era bungalow.

“I wanted to get into a central neighborhood in the city,” she says. “I lived in an older home before, so I thought I’d give a midcentury house a try.”

When you see the eclectic and colorful interior, it’s not a surprise to find out that Gaukel is a graphic designer. She works from a home office, and says she’s been doing some updates to the décor little by little since she moved in.

She added wood flooring on the main level, painted the brick white around the fireplace and, with the help of her dad, created

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sprigs of evergreen from her own trees, candles and snowflakes she made from old wooden clothespins.

Most of the art hanging on the walls is out year-round, although it might move from hanging on a wall to sitting on the mantel or on a table leaned against the wall. Gaukel just looks for pieces that catch her eye, either in color or design and has a particular love of folk art.

It’s that artist’s eye that allows her to arrange a room creatively, balancing sizes, colors and shapes.

“I’m a visual person, obviously,” she says. “So, I can just be sitting here in the living room and looking around, and if something bothers me or seems out of place, I get up and move it.”

The time period of the home means there are great features like built-in bookshelves and cupboards. One narrow built-in

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Praise CHEESES!

BY JIM MATHIS

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really like cheese. I’m serious about cheese; not just the kind of guy who orders a cheeseburger instead of hamburger; I mean I always have a variety of cheese in the fridge. Cheddar and gouda, Havarti and parmesan, I’ve got some of each on hand. But as the Christmas season gets closer, I’ll add some goat cheese for appetizers and blue cheese for salads and burgers. We’ll get trays of assorted meats and cheeses at the office during the holidays

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and I’ll often stop what I’m doing to dive into the platter. As I said, I really like cheese!

If you’re looking to put together a cheese tray for a holiday party (or just for yourself) here are a few tips. Your cheese monger can put an assortment together but I think you should do it yourself.

If you’re going solo, you could start with a theme, like country of origin (all French, Italian or local stuff from South Dakota) or by

“Variety is great, but don’t go too crazy.”

type of milk (goat, cow or sheep). But I like variety.

Variety is great, but don’t go too crazy. I suggest starting with something mild and soft; brie or a young goat cheese are common choices and not too challenging for any guests who might be timid about trying new things. But my favorite mild cheese is Havarti.

Havarti is traditionally Danish, creamy and nutty. And if you’re looking for the star of a great grilled cheese sandwich, you can’t go wrong with it.

Then I’d recommend a cheese with some age, like cheddar or gouda. One of my favorites is Prairie Breeze from Milton Creamery in Milton, Iowa. Not Wisconsin, California or France, it’s from Iowa. It’s an aged white cheddar that’s just a little crumbly and really full of flavor. If you’re pairing with wine or charcuterie, it’s got the flavor to hold up to just about anything.

If you think cheddar is a bland yellow block, Prairie Breeze will change your life. Seriously, if you’re only going to buy one cheese this Christmas, this might be the one.

I’m a fan of blue cheeses like Roquefort, gorgonzola, or Stilton, but you’ve got to be a little careful with the so called “stinky cheeses.” My dear mother, for example, won’t touch the blue stuff.

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“If I’m asked about what I always have in my fridge, Parmigiano-Reggiano is always on the list. In my opinion, it’s the king of all cheese!”

And since the blue cheeses can be pungent, you might want to put them on a separate tray so the smell doesn’t over-power your Havarti. Again, if you’re looking for an example that’s not too far from home, try Maytag Blue from Newton, Iowa. It’s made by the same family that started the Maytag appliance company and it’s a great example of the style.

Finally, you’ll want to add a firm cheese to your tray, and there is nothing finer than Parmigiano-Reggiano. I know when some people think of parmesan they think of the flaky, off-white stuff that comes in the green can or a little packet with your carryout pizza. That is not the same thing. Parmigiano-Reggiano is a firm, dry crumbly cheese that is both salty and savory. If I’m asked about what I always have in my fridge, Parmigiano-Reggiano is always on the list. In my opinion, it’s the king of all cheese!

If you’re looking to add some home-grown flavor, Valley Side Farm in Crooks produces some darned good cheeses, as does the Dimock Dairy and South Dakota State University. Many are available at area markets like the Food Co-op at 18th and Minnesota. Any variety of them would be a good addition to your cheese tray and local cheese makes a nice gift to show off the great foods that South Dakota has to offer.

I was thinking about sharing a few recipes with cheese, but then I thought this is really a celebration of cheese, all by itself. It’s about the miracle that happens when milk meets rennet and the whole mess goes from liquid to solid. It’s about the flavors that develop with different aging, molds and bacteria. That’s when cheese becomes something more than just a dairy product and it turns into edible art. So no recipes today, nothing but cheese. And maybe a little wine. Do yourself a favor and eat something good today.

When he’s not in the kitchen, Jim runs ADwërks, an advertising agency in downtown Sioux Falls.

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“YOU USED TO CALL ME ON MY CELL PHONE, LATE NIGHT WHEN YOU NEED MY WINE.”

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or those of you reading this and not comprehending the meaning, I apologize. My teenager was giving me a hard time as I tried to involve him in coming up with a title for this article.

I came up with (what I thought was funny and creative) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reinbeer or I Saw Mommy Drinking with Santa Claus or Jingle Bell on the Rocks, but my children (who are growing up way too fast) thought that I should be a little “trendier” (is that even a word?) So, hopefully Drake, if you’re reading this, “I know when that hot wine bling, that can only mean one thing.”

In honor of being “trendy,” here is my Top 10 List of trendy wine-related gifts for this holiday season:

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10. WINE CHARMS – These neat little charms hook on to the bottom of your stemmed glassware, making it easier to keep track of that pesky wine glass at a get-together. If you know someone who likes to throw parties with wine, this is a great, useful gift.

9. WINE T-SHIRTS – For the fun, t-shirt wearing person in your life (who happens to enjoy wine,) there are lots of great quality t-shirts with sayings like “This Wine is Making Me Awesome” or “I Do Yoga to Relieve Stress, Just Kidding I Drink Wine in Yoga Pants” or “In Wine There Is Wisdom, In Beer There Is Freedom, In Water There Is Bacteria – Benjamin Franklin.” After all, t-shirts are the gifts that keep on giving.

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health & well-being 58 Getting Back in the Game

When athletes think about a career in sports medicine

health & well-being 68 Treasuring Older Generations During the Holidays

travel 72 A Colorado Christmas

Getting Back

in the Game When athletes think about a career in sports medicine ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE

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hat do Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Brandi Chastain, Ali Krieger, Heather Mitts and Molly Doetzel have in common? They are all talented women soccer players who tore an ACL. And all, except Molly, played for the U.S. National Team.

Molly is still in high school and hasn’t achieved recognition on a national stage. But here, in Sioux Falls, she’s a star.

Molly anchored the defense for the O’Gorman’s Lady Knights soccer team that was so dominating that this year they gave up just six goals the entire season.

And, no surprise, they won the state championship.

Molly was a big reason for the championship. Need

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proof? Had Molly not been injured, it’s entirely possible O’Gorman could have won last year, too. It was in the state semi-finals that she tore her ACL, aka anterior cruciate ligament, and the Lady Knights fell short of the state championship.

Molly wanted to get back into action as quickly as possible. She and her parents wondered who to call. “Tons of people told us Dr. Looby was the best,” Molly said, referring to Peter A. Looby, an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Institute.

And with good reason. Dr. Looby completed his Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Harvard and, while there, was team orthopedic surgeon for the Bruins (hockey), the Revolution (soccer) and for the New England Patriots. Looby knows how to help athletes get back in the game.

“One thing striking about NFL quality athletes is their ability to heal,” said Dr. Looby. “They are incredibly motivated. They get injured Sunday, you treat them Monday, they play next Sunday.”

The athlete’s motivation and Dr. Looby’s

care got them ready. It was this level of care Dr. Looby provided to Molly. “I was trained to handle elite athletes,” said Dr. Looby. “I apply this training to all athletes whether they are training for the pros or they are weekend warriors.”

And so it was with Molly. “Dr. Looby repaired my ACL and helped me quickly regain strength and flexibility,” Molly said.

“Everyone told me—and from my own experience—that Dr. Looby is the best of the best.” Something she echoes regarding her experience at Orthopedic Institute, particularly the rehabilitation process, which was led by Brad Pfeifle, VP of Sports Medicine & Rehab Services. According to her coach, Ryan Beier, “We didn’t know if she would be able to come back this season as strong as she had been in the past. She was able to play at full strength, if not even better than before and she didn’t need to wear a brace because of the hard work she did in therapy at Orthopedic Institute and with Brad.”

Although it might seem strange, tearing

her ACL turned out to be a great, even life changing, experience for Molly. Consider: where does Molly go from here? Does she want to play at the next level? Qualify for the national team?

No, Molly wants to hit the books. So inspired was she by her experience with Dr. Looby and Orthopedic Institute that she’s now thinking about a career in sports medicine—something that touched Dr. Looby’s heart.

“It’s hard to imagine there could be any higher accolade,” Dr. Looby said.

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Gift of Travel Surprise someone with an unexpected vacation this holiday season. A gift they will never forget. Call Great Planes Travel to book today. Great Planes Travel. 119 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-9166.

Monroe Crossing A Bluegrass Christmas Historic Palace Theatre • Luverne, MN. Saturday, December 19 • 7:30pm.

Reserved tickets $22.

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Stay warm and look fantastic in fashions from Sassy Seconds. New items arriving daily. Sassy Seconds. 121 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 220-2345.

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Warm & Welcoming Rustic Christmas decorations will make your home feel warm and welcoming for the holidays. Tress $39 each and sign just $10 at ReBorn. 113 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 220-2250.

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Comfort Foods From the heartland ~ to your plate in the heart of downtown Luverne ~ we are sure you will enjoy your dining experience.

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Shop with us for unique and wonderful holiday décor & gifts. December 3 (11am - 7pm), December 4 (10am - 7pm) and December 5 (10am 7pm). Restoration Alley.

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Christmas at the Palace Saturday, December 12 • 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Historic Palace Theatre – Luverne Featuring a variety of talent from local churches & groups. $12 for Advanced Reserved Tickets. Call the Palace Theatre Box Office for tickets. (507) 283-4339.

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Brandenburg Gallery Note Cards Quiet and contemplative, Minnesota photographer Jim Brandenburg is one of the most accomplished and prolific wildlife photographers in the world. Select from these boxed, variety packs and single notecards for the art lover on your holiday list. Brandenburg Gallery. 213 E. Luverne St., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-1884.

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Serve in Style Love the Life Luverne is a charming city from the historic shops on Main Street and sophisticated eateries to its beautiful parks, outstanding schools, excellent healthcare and proximity to nature’s splendor. It’s the perfect place to invite your friends and family to celebrate the holidays this year, and for years to come.

Serve holiday hors d’oeuvres and sweets on this Fiesta® 3-Tier Server. Comes in several beautiful colors. Available at Maxwell’s Food Equipment. Carrying the largest assortment and lowest prices of Fiesta in the area. 1212 S. Cliff Ave. (605) 336-2675.

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The VERITAS red wine set features three grape varietal specific wine glasses.

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Handmade Totes These beautiful handmade totes feature a button closer and convenient outside pocket. Best of all, they are one-of-a-kind. $35 and $45 at Jojo’s Closet. 1404 E. Cedar St. Brandon, SD. (605) 951-6925.

Classy & Sassy Anne Taintor coffee mugs, for the classy and sassy. As we all know, coffee is the most important meal of the day. Coffee and a smile?

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Lighted Peaceful Angel Lamps With a carefully crafted design, these angelic lamps makes are ideal for any mantel or end table in need of holiday cheer.

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Twinkling Diamond Pendant Twinkling Diamonds sparkle with every beat of her heart!

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Luxurious Spa Products Radiance has your gift giving covered with unique wood gift boxes filled with luxurious spa products. These elegant boxes come in several sizes and can be customized with any assortment of items to create the perfect gift. Make their Christmas extra special by topping it off with a gift card! Radiance Day Spa. 6209 S. Pinnacle Pl. (605) 275-9535.

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Charming The Michele Cape watches charm with a wear-anywhere silicone strap. Available in many colors, the Cape is both playful and luxurious. Get yours at The Diamond Room. 3501 W. 57th St. (605) 362-0008.

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arties, school concerts, church services and last-minute deadlines — is there any time busier than the holidays? Despite the hustle and bustle, the holidays are a great time to think about members of older generations in your family and how you can make their holiday a little easier, safer and jollier. It just may be the perfect gift.

Reducing Stress One of the top drawbacks of the holiday season is stress. From buying gifts to making lefse, the to-do list never seems to get shorter.

“Oftentimes, grandparents don’t know what to give grandkids,” said Cindy Senger, Vice President of Patient Care for Avera@ Home. “If you know what your child wants or needs, pick it up while you’re out Christmas shopping. You can also spend quality time wrapping gifts with them, too.”

Sending Christmas cards is a treasured tradition for older adults. When you’re at the photo center ordering your family’s Christmas card, help your parents or grandparents out by ordering their cards as well. If they wrote a letter to accompany their photo, get it printed on festive paper.

Preparing for Christmas Day is also hectic. If an older relative typically hosts the annual gathering, take a chance and have the celebration at your house. Or, offer to go early and help get things

ready. To make it easier, divvy out the side dishes, relishes and desserts to relatives who will be attending.

Improving Safety When the cold and ice sets in, it’s easy to be concerned about mom and dad’s safety both inside and outside of the home. A bad fall, for example, could result in the loss of independence.

To avoid such injuries, help with decorations that require heavy lifting or ladder use. This may include hanging lights outdoors or setting up the Christmas tree. If you aren’t available to shovel the sidewalk after each snow, hire a neighbor for the task.

When roads are particularly snowy, offer to take older adults to their appointments or the grocery store. Senger encourages adults to get involved in their parents’ health care. Two heads are better than one when a physician is discussing medication routines and follow-up care.

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“For older adults, it’s hard to lose control over the things that used to come so easily for them,” said Senger. “The key is to find the balance between what you can do for them and allowing them to still hold their independence.”

used to come so easily for them,” said Senger. “The key is to find the balance between what you can do for them and allowing them to still hold their independence.”

Increasing Joy Though it’s the season of joy, it’s easy for older adults to become isolated and lonely. Even from afar, we want to make sure loved ones have a happy holiday.

“If they live hours away, parents and grandparents can still be part of Christmas activities by using technology and services to keep in touch,” said Senger.

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Senger also points out that there are professional services as well as church groups that can visit older adults regularly for coffee, games, lunch, Bible studies or caroling. Check to see if their community has a senior center or if Parks and Recreation offers events catered to older adults. Give movie tickets or restaurant gift cards — something they can truly enjoy and use.

“As you get older, you realize how precious your parents and grandparents truly are,” said Senger. “It’s a great time to give back, and show your love and appreciation.”

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The most anticipated signature event in Denver around Christmas time is the 9News Parade of Lights. This two-day event is held in early December, with beautifully lit giant floats, balloons, dancers, and marching bands parading for 2 miles. Another immaculate display of lights includes the twisting paths of Denver Botanic Gardens becoming twinkling tunnels during Blossoms of Light. Thousands of colorful lights create many different designs that illuminate your experience with tasty treats, warm drinks, and impeccable entertainment during this annual event. The

largest lighting display in Denver occurs nightly from November 27th through the end of the year where 600,000 lights adorn the City & County Building, and the bell tower also plays carols.

Christmas season in Denver opens up the Christkindl Market at Skyline Park, located downtown. Featuring German artisans, vendors, and beer, this annual market also offers handmade crafts, hot spiced wine, and traditional Christmas carols. Also located at Skyline Park is Southwest Rink, with ice skating and family fun.

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“...take the heavy winter coat and flip it around so his or her arms go in and the back of the jacket lies on top like a blanket.”

If you can pinch extra webbing, then the coat is too bulky to be worn under the harness.

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warm. But if you feel your child still will be cold, put him or her in the seat with the harness fastened. Then take the heavy winter coat and flip it around so his or her arms go in and the back of the jacket lies on top like a blanket. You could also just keep a warm blanket in the car and cover your child with that for car rides.

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Materials: A piece of cardboard big enough to fit your child’s hand, green and red cardstock, scissors, adhesive, ribbon, small round bowl, large round plate, small circle punch, and a pen.

Materials: Terra-cotta pot, scissors, craft glue, 4 brown pipe cleaners, 2 large googly eyes, 1 red pom pom.

Instructions: Trace your child’s hand print onto a piece of cardboard, creating a template for the wreath. Cut the handprint out and set it aside. Using green colored cardstock, trace a circle for your wreath using a large round plate turned upside down. Next, place a small round bowl in the center of your larger traced circle, and trace around that to create the middle of the wreath. The thickness of your wreath will depend on the size of your child’s hands. Carefully cut out your circles. Using the hand template, trace and cut out enough hands from the remaining green cardstock to fill the wreath. Adhere the green hands onto the wreath using glue or your preferred method of adhesive, having each hand face the same direction. Add a few small red circles punched out from red cardstock, creating berries on your Christmas wreath for a finishing touch.

Tie a ribbon around the wreath so that you can hang it up, and be sure to write your child’s name and date of when it was made so you can keep it forever as a keepsake.

Instructions: Using craft glue, adhere the googly eyes to the terra-cotta pot. Next, glue the red pom pom to the pot to create the reindeer’s red nose below the eyes. Cut one of the brown pipe cleaners in half, then wrap the two short pieces of that pipe cleaner around a long piece of pipe cleaner to form the antlers. Repeat this step to create a second set of antlers, then glue each set to the inside of the pot, one on each side of the reindeer’s face. Fill the pot with holiday treats or even plant something special for the season!

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Materials: White yardstick, 2 small paper plates, green acrylic paint, gold glitter, craft beads and pom poms, 2 pipe cleaners, scissors, table salt, liquid blue and purple watercolors, and glue.

Materials: Adhesive, scissors, ribbon or string, cupcake liners in various sizes, your choice of decorations to add.

Instructions: Paint a sheet of white cardstock with blue and purple watercolors, adding sprinkles of table salt while painting and at the end over all of the wet spots. Let this dry completely while you paint the bottom of the two small paper plates green. Let them dry completely as well. Cut a pipe cleaner in half and put beads on each half, leaving a little empty space on each end. Make two of these for each tree you are creating. These will be the garland for your trees. Rub off the salt from the dried watercolor paper, then create the background for your trees however you’d like to. One option is creating snowy hills by cutting them out from white cardstock and gluing them on top of the painted blue and purple sky. When the green paper plates are dried, cut them into thirds like a pie.

Then, glue each piece together with the point facing up, creating a layered pine tree effect.

Lay the beaded garland across the tree, then bend the ends behind the tree to hold them in place, then glue your trees onto the backdrop paper however you’d like. Use glitter, pom poms, and other cut out shapes to decorate your Christmas tree art and make it your own.

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Instructions: Fold a cupcake liner in half, then fold it in half again.

Do this with each liner, creating as many layers as you’d like for your tree in the sizes you would like, with larger on the bottom and smaller on the top. Either glue them together or use tape, creating a layered pine tree effect. Decorate your tree with whatever embellishments you would like to use, for example, sequin star confetti and pom poms. Use ribbon or string to turn these into ornaments and hang on your Christmas tree. You can also turn several of these into a garland to hand around your Christmas tree or somewhere else in your home!

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t rolls in like the bone-chilling cold while snow dances across the sky. It’s finally Christmas time. With the sights, the sounds and the smells you cannot help but be engulfed in its magic. From the pine wreaths that decorate the front of most stores to the seasonal flavors that call on us to relive the moments within our childhood, when we truly believed in the magic of Christmas.

Those memories tug on our heartstrings as this year’s holiday draws close.

Christmas magic doesn’t just live in the eyes of small children grasping their parents hands tightly, but in all who feel their hearts soften. Shoulders feel lighter and hopes seem brighter, now that it is Christmas time. It has a magic affect that puts the wonders of joy front and center, all the while making us aware of the needs that surround us. Never is there another time throughout the year that the world slows down enough for us to collectively embrace the beauty that is. It is truly the most magical time of year.

Christmas magic started for me as a child visiting my grandparents’ meticulously decorated home. Every decorator piece now either was adorned with a bow, a red stocking or a scarf.

Sounds of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Dean Martin swirled around the petit-fours and there was no shortage of candy canes.

My love for Christmas was born whilst sitting in front of the fireplace daydreaming of the mysterious magic it beholds. Every year since then, I’ve watched the magic of Christmas materialize in front of me.

Christmas movies are an epicenter of memories. Each generation wants to share their favorites from White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, The Christmas Story, Home Alone to National Lampoon. They make us laugh, cry, and get the warm fuzzies on the inside. Nothing is better than curling up with an oldie that makes us feel really alive and gets us in the spirit.

The same spirit that gets us excited about going out and doing a bit more, taking a bit less and believing that the true spirit of Christmas is alive and well.

The lights of the season dazzle all. With the latest and greatest to a simple string of soft white lights. It’s like the world is on holiday and our joy shines from the inside out. Celebrating life, love and family.

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The captivating sights of tiny dancers pirouetting on a large stage to the wondrous sounds of the Nutcracker Suite always gets me in the Christmas spirit, especially when all three of my daughters are performing in it.

Seriously, nothing gets better than this.

Then you have the smells. There as so many amazing smells and since smell is closely associated to memory, no wonder grandmother’s cookies bring back so many memories. Once you get past the enticing aromas, you get to the tasting — the best part.

Honey glazed hams, succulent sides, sugar dazzled spritz, aromatic pizzelles, and bold red wines. Yes please!

Christmas magic is ever present in the wind that whips past the tip of your nose, just enough to nip a sprinkle of magic before you without your agreement. It’s been sung that it’s the time when the world falls in love. It’s been foretold that it is a time of great peace.

Many stories have been written of a time when those with a cold center thaw into warmth; if that’s not magic I don’t know what is.

Yet, the greatest magic is the love we share with one another no matter how far apart we are. It’s about the love we carry in our Getting kids to put down their electronics hearts. and play outside is a no-brainer when In the words of myyour six-year-old “Christmastime backyardson, contains a slackline!is when you spread what’s kind and happy, then it spreads what’s kind and happy to you. It’s about loving and kindness that falls down like a snowflake and then you wake up and see presents under the tree.”

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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.

Jingle Bells A Magical CutPaper Edition

by James Lord Pierpont Written by American songwriter James Lord Pierpont for Sundayschool children to perform at an 1857 Thanksgiving concert, “Jingle Bells” is now an irreplaceable part of Christmas traditions around the world. Niroot Puttapipat’s exquisite cut-paper edition, with his silhouetted illustrations at once bold and delicate, follows a sleigh ride across a snowy landscape.

Featuring scenes that change on every spread and a stunning 3-D pop-up at the end, this holiday keepsake captures the thrill of a winter adventure and the magic of the season.

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The Smallest Gift of Christmas

by Peter H. Reynolds Roland can’t wait for Christmas Day, and when the morning finally arrives he races downstairs to see what is waiting for him. What he sees stops him in his tracks. Could that tiny present really be what he had waited all year for? It has to be the smallest gift he has ever seen! So Roland wishes for something bigger . . . and bigger . . . and bigger. But he’s still convinced there must be a bigger gift somewhere in the universe. Will he know it when he sees it? Peter H. Reynolds’s spare, free-spirited illustrations and heartwarming text make this be-careful-what-you-wishfor story the perfect holiday gift.

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Jingle Bells

by James Lord Pierpont Press the button to hear “Jingle Bells” as you follow an adorable bear family enjoying a festive sleigh ride. Pauline Siewert’s gorgeous illustrations capture the magic of the holiday season, and with the lyrics on each page, children will love to sing along.

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by Bethanie Deeney Murguia Fritz knows that the best parts of Christmas happen around the tree, whether decorating it with traditional and unexpected ornaments, sharing snacks, or opening presents. And Fritz gets to pick out the perfect tree: one that can be the centerpiece for his family’s celebrations, but can also make for good company when he needs some quiet time. But when Christmas is over and the tree begins to drop needles, Mom and Dad say it’s time to say good-bye.

But Fritz isn’t ready to let his tree go.

How can Fritz keep his Christmas tree— and the happiness gathered around it— with him all year through?

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Peekaboo Presents

by Night & Day Studios Little fans of the Peekaboo Presents app will love unwrapping this sturdy board book full of lift-the-flap presents beneath a Christmas tree. Every page features adorable gifts of a different color, along with simple text: What’s in the blue box? What’s in the red box? As each toy is revealed, it joins a festive spread, creating a satisfying jumble of holiday joy.

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Winter’s Child

by Angela McAllister When Tom wishes winter would never end, he meets another boy who shares his love of snow and ice. Playing together every day, Tom doesn’t care that spring hasn’t come—until he realizes the terrible effect the unending winter is having on his sick grandmother.

When he realizes his friend is Winter’s Child, he knows they must say good-bye if the seasons are ever to change.

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by Susan Wojciechowski Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in the valley, but he is always alone and never smiles. No one knows about the mementos of his lost wife and child that he keeps in an unopened drawer. But one early winter’s day, a widow and her young son approach him with a gentle request that leads to a joyful miracle.

The moving, lyrical tale, gloriously illustrated by P.J. Lynch, has been widely hailed as a true Christmas classic. This beautiful anniversary edition includes a new note from the author and an audio narration

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HAVE WE SEEN YOUR CAT LATELY? Since the days of the ancient Egyptians and throughout history cats have earned their reputation as affectionate, intelligent, clean, easily trainable, playful and fun family pets. As a cat owner, you probably agree.

The American Association of Feline Practitioners and American Animal Hospital Association recommend a minimum of one annual wellness exam for cats, with more frequent exams for senior and geriatric patients, or those cats with medical or behavioral conditions.

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Cats are more self-sufficient than dogs.

Cats require the same amount of attention as dogs. Food, water, a clean litter box and regular veterinary care are vital factors for feline health.

Cats are naturally solitary and prefer to be left alone.

Every cat is different. Some are extremely social while others are little more reserved. Your veterinarian will know how your cat’s personality will affect its health.

Cats are healthier and experience fewer health problems than dogs.

Cats are no more or less healthy than dogs and require annual wellness exams just as much as dogs do.

Health problems come from outside and don’t affect indoor cats.

Even cats with no outdoor exposure can still get sick.

Cats will show signs of being sick just like dogs do.

Cats are very adept at hiding the symptoms of poor health. Regular examinations by trained veterinary professionals are the best way to ensure your feline's health.

Veterinary visits are more stressful for cats than dogs.

With proper preparation, you can minimize the discomfort of a visit to the veterinary hospital.

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arious explorers may have visited the Falls of the Big Sioux River in the 17th and 18th centuries, but there is no definite proof. An early State Historian, Doane Robinson, believed that Charles Le Sueur had visited the falls as early as 1683.

The first Euramerican who recorded his visit to the falls was Philander Prescott in December 1832. An American Fur Company trader, he came west from the Minnesota River with two French trappers and a party of Sioux Indians. The men set up a trading post on the Big Sioux River near presentday Flandreau. Seeking food for the winter, the Sioux Indians found little game and left for a village of Omaha Indians located on the Missouri River.

Prescott, with two men and a two-wheeled horse cart, followed the Sioux and camped overnight near this spot. The next day they continued south for another 40 miles before deciding that further pursuit of the Sioux was useless.

Turning back, they camped here a second night before returning to their Flandreau trading post.

Prescott was killed at the Minnesota Lower Sioux Agency during the 1862 Dakota Conflict.

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First Recorded Euramerican Visitor to the Falls Soon after Colonel Sibley’s command left Fort Ridgely in mid-September 1862, they came upon the body of Philander Prescott. For many years he had been an interpreter at the Sioux Agency. He had been killed by Indians on August 18, 1862, the day after the slayings at Acton which ignited the Dakota Conflict. Colonel Sibley’s soldiers buried Prescott where his body had been found. Image owner: Minnesota Historical Society.

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