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uluth Trading Company first headquartered on a refurbished dredge barge in Duluth, Minnesota, on Lake Superior, and now they have come to downtown Sioux Falls, just blocks from the Big Sioux River.

This is the ninth store and the first South Dakota location for the work and outdoor apparel retailer, which also has locations in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Two brothers in Duluth, Minnesota, started the company in 1989. After watching workers haul tools to worksites in all sorts of odd containers, they invented the Bucket Boss®, a durable canvas tool organizer that fit on a drywall bucket. They later developed a catalog for their construction-related products before moving into retail and adding work wear. Their vision has remained the same over the past quarter century: make life easier for working men and women.

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worked in other locations around town, but he says he was excited when he heard about the new store opening downtown.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better location than The Foundry building,” says Gies. “The character of the building and just being part of the exciting downtown atmosphere was just what we were looking for.”

The overall look and feel of the store is outdoorsy and rugged, yet warm and comfortable. In fact, the store is as spacious as the great outdoors, with about 7,000 square feet of space to showcase their wide array of workwear, gadgets and specialty gear.

The Foundry had previously been home to a furniture store, and

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Hours: Mon - Sat: 9 AM - 8 PM Sun: 11 AM - 5 PM extensive remodeling was needed to create the proper setting for Duluth Trading Company. The team was able to accomplish that while still preserving the historic charm of the building with its interior brick walls and exposed ductwork.

From the illustrations in their catalog, their advertising and even product names, the Duluth Trading Company leans toward the “edgy” to set themselves apart (just look for the Big A** Brick of Soap in the men’s department).

The company has made a name for itself with such brands as their Fire Hose® Work Pants, made of the same rugged canvas that once wrapped fire hoses, and their Longtail T® Shirts, which

they proudly proclaim to be the cure for “Plumbers Butt.” The shirt has three extra inches of shirt body length, so no matter how you are moving around during your work day, the shirt has you covered. When talking about their popular brands, another mustmention is the Buck Naked® underwear for men and women.

Shoes, boots and outwear cover both fashion and function, and the store’s offerings change with the seasons to be sure that men and women our outfitted from head to toe for any type of weather and any type of work or play.

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tools? They have them. How about sail patch tape or fabric and leather adhesive? Check. Swiss army knives and first aid kits? Yep, they have those too. There’s even a special pet version of a med kit in case your favorite canine runs into any issues when you’re out on the trail.

Kids aren’t left out of the fun. The Duluth Trading Company has a large display of toys and games to spur creativity and active play.

Get them a kit to build a rocket car or learn how to whittle wood.

Or, get the whole family outside with a game of classic lawn darts.

If you’re not really a shopper, but you’re along for the ride, you can wander over to the sitting area and relax in a large leather chairs in front of the flat screen TV. Cold bottles of water or K-cups of coffee or tea are waiting.

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Gies says one of the many things that makes Duluth Trading Company unique is that every product is field tested on actual job sites.

“Basically, when the company was starting and the founders were looking to expand their offerings, if a product couldn’t be broken, it was added to the line,” Gies explains. “Today, we have a group of product testers called the Duluth Trades Panel. They test everything in real-world conditions.”

“While we offer great products, we’re even more committed to great service,” says Gies. “Shoppers can get free two-hour parking in the First Avenue ramp when they bring in their ticket for validation, we have free shipping to the store, and we also have the company’s ‘No Bull Guarantee’ returns.”

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Yoga w/ the Butterflies Sunday, January 3 • 10am - 11am Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove 4320 S. Oxbow Ave. Bring your yoga mat for a one-hour session with Sean Gallup in the warm, lush Butterfly House. It’s a peaceful, serene experience like nothing else! Improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, get your blood flowing, and let your worries go. ($10 per session, or $5 for members and volunteers.) INFO (605) 334-9466.

Tibetan Singing Bowls Monday, January 4 • 5pm - 6pm Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove 4320 S. Oxbow Ave. 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. INFO (605) 334-9466.

Jack Klatt at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, January 8 • noon - 1pm

Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Singer and finger-style guitarist Jack Klatt will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Cookie Jar. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com

Big Band Ballroom Dance Friday, January 8 • 6:45pm 06:45 PM - 10:30 PM 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

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Stampede Hockey Game vs Team USA Friday, January 8 • 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) 336-6060.

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Bring your yoga mat for a one-hour session with Sean Gallup in the warm, lush Butterfly House. It’s a peaceful, serene experience like nothing else! Improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, get your blood flowing, and let your worries go. ($10 per session, or $5 for members and volunteers.) INFO (605) 334-9466.

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RENT January 14 - 16 • 7pm Sunday, January 17 • 2pm January 21 23 • 7pm Sunday, January 24 • 2pm January 28 - 30 • 7pm Sunday, January 31 • 2pm Sioux Empire Community Theatre 315 N. Phillips Ave. Follow a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of AIDS. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. INFO (605) 360-4800.

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Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Original acoustic duo Ted and Alice Miller will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from Bagel Boy. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Sound Healing w/ Crystal Bowls Friday, January 15 • 5:15pm Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove 4320 S. Oxbow Ave. The Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove is the perfect environment for drifting away on the soothing sounds of singing bowls. The alchemy crystal bowls that Rita plays can help put you into a meditative state and provide gentle balancing for all levels of your well-being. Crystal bowl sessions with Rita Taylor are the third Friday of the month from 5:30-6:15pm. INFO (605) 334-9466.

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Sioux Falls Area Endometriosis Support Group Saturday, January 16 • 2pm Sioux Falls Caille Library 4100 S. Carnegie Cir. (on 49th St. across from Sertoma Park) We will be in the meeting room immediately to your left. Come join us and meet others with shared experiences in a supportive environment. INFO contact Sarah Nelson at endomarch. southdakota03@gmail.com

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, January 19 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. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions!

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Kid’s Activity Day Over the Moon at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, January 21 9-11am and 1-2pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street 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.

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Dance to the Fiddle at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, January 22 • noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Dance to the Fiddle will perform music, dance, and storytelling in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Cookie Jar. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com The Jennifer Keith Quintet Friday, January 22 • 8pm Orpheum Theater 315 N. Phillips Ave. As part of the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues 2015-2016 Concert Series, The Jennifer Keith Quintet will perform in Sioux Falls. Vocalist & Las Vegas headliner Jennifer Keith is an American Classic. Her fabulous quintet is led by Mando Dorame, tenor saxophonist and Co-founder of world renowned Royal Crown Revue; a band who

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Behind the Scenes Tour of the Old Courthouse Museum Saturday, January 23 • 1pm 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 Hicktown Mafia Performance January 23 Historic Palace Theatre, Luverne, MN A four-piece, Southern Minnesotabased, country and rock party band. Classic and current country hits and classic ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s rock. INFO (507) 283-4339.

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Ceili Dance Program Thursday, January 28 • 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 Dakota Wind Quintet at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, January 29 noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Dakota Wind Quintet will perform classical music in the historic courtroom of the Old

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Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Pickle Barrel. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com

The Sweet Kiss of Murder: Murder Mystery at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Friday, January 29 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8pm Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Please join us at the Pettigrew Home & Museum for an entertaining, interactive murder mystery where you solve the crime. There will be four nights of public performances, with five show times each. Tickets will be $10 per person can be purchased at the Old Courthouse Museum beginning January 9th.

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The Sweet Kiss of Murder: Murder Mystery at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Saturday, January 30th 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8pm.

Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Please join us at the Pettigrew Home & Museum for an entertaining, interactive murder mystery where you solve the crime. There will be four nights of public performances, with five show times each. Tickets will be $10 per person can be purchased at the Old Courthouse Museum beginning January 9th.

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, January 30 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.

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However, reduced tillage and no-till aren’t right for all farmers. Every farm is different, and farmers use the practices and strategies that work best on their land.

“If we’re going to sustain agriculture production 10, 20 or 50 years from now, the preservation of the soil is very important,” said Miron.

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he southern end of Sioux Falls has seen tremendous growth in recent years, including the addition of several new residential developments.

Jason and Jill Reents were part of that southern expansion when they built their house in 2012. This wasn’t their first venture into creating a home from the ground up, however, as Jason is a builder by trade. In fact, the couple is already planning a new build, which means their current house is now on the market (Interested? Read on.).

Jill says they love the part of town they are in and will look to build in the same general area. And, even when they do start construction on a new home, it will likely have many of the same features. She says they often start with a house plan and then tweak it a little to make it their own. For example, they expanded the space originally allotted to the master bedroom and second upstairs bedroom, creating unique rooms for themselves and for

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The master bedroom is a resort-like getaway, with 3-dimensional, circular treatments on the ceiling, a ceiling fan with unique curved blades, a warm color palette and a headboard made from tall, brown reeds. A striking room feature and conversation piece is an immense mirror that spans nearly the entire width of a wall

leans against the wall. The mirror came from a previous location of the Hair Unlimited Salon (Jill is an owner), and Jason created the metal frame around it. The master bath has a double vanity, heated floors, tile shower with a combination of showerheads and a walk-in closet.

Their daughter Kennedy’s room, with the added space created

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during the building process, offers room for bunk beds, her own walk-in closet and a desk area with built in storage provided by cutting squares out of the wall to hold books, baskets of school or art supplies and other special treasures.

The open living room, kitchen and dining room offer a great space for the family to just hang out together or to entertain

friends. The color scheme is neutral greys and browns, which provides warmth and a bit of a blank canvas for introducing accent colors and a mix of contemporary and traditional furniture.

Jill says she and Jason each have defined roles when they take on a building project. “He takes care of the building part, and then I do the decorating.�

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The hardwood floors are oak, but the wood was finished with more of a greyish tint to tie in to the rest of the décor.

“We liked the fact that the oak wasn’t finished in the traditional way you see light oak,” Jill says. “And we really liked the darkcolored knots in the wood that tie into the dark wood of the kitchen cabinets.”

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The kitchen island and counters feature a Cambria stone top in a mix of black, grey and a metallic silver, which brings out the metallic squares in the mosaic tile backsplash and the metallic look of the stainless appliances, which includes a dual wall oven.

There is a secret behind closed doors in this kitchen…a hidden, walk-in pantry with great storage. This is one of the features that

is likely to carry over into a future house design.

The living room area, while part of the open area design, is set apart a little bit with the addition of a soft, cream-colored carpet.

You have to watch your step, however, because the Reents’ adorable dog, Daisy, blends into the color of the carpet. You’ll know she is there, though, when you feel a friendly lick or a rub against your leg

as she’s brought a toy for play time.

When the family wants to have a sit-down meal instead of pulling up stools to the island for a quick bite, the dining room provides a comfortable setting, and they can still see out to the grassy fields behind the house. French doors connect the dining room to a three-season porch, which is a great space for relaxing

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or entertaining.

The Reents use a room just off the dining room as an office, and it’s a great example of how to start with a neutral color palette and bring in bright accents, such as the turquoise-print side chair and distressed turquoise buffet used for storage. A large, square sheet of metal sits on that buffet with magnets to hold family pictures

and Kennedy’s artwork. A vertical greeting card rack in the corner is a unique way to display more photographs.

Jill admits one of her favorite rooms in the house is actually a walk in “shoe closet” off the laundry room, with cubbies for all shoes of all seasons.

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The main floor laundry room is another area where the homeowners modified the original house plan, cutting down the actual size of the laundry area in order to create a half bath, which Jill says is so convenient when they have guests over. The laundry

portion of the room still has its own storage space, sink and a bar for hanging clothes, but then it is separated from the bathroom by a pocket door.

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and also created a custom railing around the stairs leading to the lower level. They drew inspiration from the entryway light fixture, which looks like a silver ball made from strips of metallic curling ribbon.

The downstairs offers additional bedroom space for a larger family, or for visiting guests. The family room is warm and cozy,

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with a more intimate space created by a lower tray ceiling and wood columns on stacked stone squares framing the wall-mounted flat screen television and gas fireplace. In the corner of the family room is a book nook cut out of the drywall. The addition of a soft cushion and “cubby� cutouts above and below the nook for storage makes it an inviting spot to curl up with a book.

The bar top is made from concrete with a polyurethane coating for a smooth finish. Several stools can fit around the bar, which also has the foot rail for guests’ comfort. The bar area also has its own sink and refrigerator for added convenience.

Next to a large, framed piece of chalkboard hanging on the wall is a door leading to additional storage. A shelving rack fits inside

and currently holds baskets of games and books so Kennedy can tuck them away when they aren’t being used.

The lower level bathroom features flooring made from a piece of kitchen backsplash of small stones, as well as more decorative drywall work with an archway over the shower.

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ray of wine could describe a wine that stands out so brightly that it acts as a ray of sunshine on your palate. A ray of wine could also be read as an “array” of wine, meaning an assortment or a nice variety of wine. Alas, this article is neither about a ray of sunshine or an array of wine. Yes, there are some very good quality wines listed here, worthy of a comparison to a ray of sunshine, and yes, the wines listed here are a nice array of wines, but what I’d really like to tell you about is a man named Ray. Ray Revier was my father-in-law. He’s been gone for almost ten years, but it’s amazing how his name still comes up in casual conversations. He was a man that exuded confidence and defined

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the word “conviction” because of his unwavering integrity. He was quick-witted and smart, and he loved his family deeply. Much like the stories of the winemakers behind my favorite “Ray” wines, Ray Revier was a man who never settled for second-best. He was just the best.

Raymond Vineyards and Martin Ray are two of my favorite “Ray” wines. These wines portray the legacy of winemaking as well as the legacy of family, which is what Ray taught me about every day, all the way until the end. But that’s the beautiful thing about legacies…they never end.

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Raymond Vineyards in 1971. This father-and-sons team worked together to plant and build Raymond Vineyards. The Raymond family and Napa’s history are closely linked. Roy Raymond Sr. arrived in the Napa Valley in 1933 and was hired as a cellar worker at Beringer Brothers Winery in St. Helena. He met Martha Jane Beringer, and they were married in 1936. Roy and Martha Jane had two sons, Roy Jr. and Walter. Growing up in the Napa Valley, the boys spent many hours with their father in the winery and the vineyards at Beringer. After attending college, they took their places as 4th generation winemakers in the family business. A metal farm building functioned as their winery for the first few

years, the grapes were unloaded with pitchforks and shovels, and the tasting room and offices were in Roy Sr.’s backyard pool house.

The quality of the wines attracted immediate attention from wine journalists, competitions, and the public. Raymond wines now earn accolades from across the country for their elegance, balance, and finesse. The Raymond family is proud to carry on old traditions, creating fine Napa Valley wine as a family. In 2009, Raymond Vineyards became a part of the Boisset Family Estates collection of wineries.

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There’s the typical gentleman farmer stereotype so common today in wine country. And then there’s Courtney Benham, who is of a different mold entirely. In 1990, Courtney was walking through an old warehouse in San Jose when he happened upon a forgotten treasure- some 1500 cases of library wines, dating back more than forty years, made by California wine pioneer Martin Ray. Courtney explored further and found several old wooden crates filled with old letters, press clippings, winery brochures, and price lists from Ray’s four decades as a winemaker. It was clear that Martin Ray had quite a history, so Courtney contacted the Ray family and acquired the wine library and rights to the Martin Ray label. He decided to take up the Martin Ray brand with the goal of creating wines whose quality would make Martin Ray himself proud.

This was no small task; Ray was an iconoclast who rejected mediocrity and an innovator who was one of the first to use grapes from the Santa Cruz Mountains to create premium wines.

According to Vineyards in the Sky, a history of Ray’s life written

by Ray’s wife and daughter, Ray was first drawn to winemaking by observing the legendary winemaker Paul Masson. He eventually bought Masson’s mountain winery, located in the hills above the town of Saratoga, and made wine there from 1936 to 1943.

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Each of these amazing wineries has something in common with my father-in-law Ray, besides the name. They all created a legacy. Legacies are enduring, standing the test of time. Even after Martin Ray’s death, his legacy lives on, as Ray Revier’s legacy of integrity lives on. I can see it in my wife’s eyes. And in the hearts of countless people he touched. He is the one who taught me to make people feel important, whether it was greeting a cashier by name or buying the mail carrier a summer sausage for no reason, his legacy lives on in me too. Start the new year with a “Ray” of wine and give thought to your own legacy and thanks to those with whom you get to share it. Carpe Vino and Happy New Year!

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As I went through the spice rack I found some of the herbs and spices I use regularly; Tellicherry peppercorns, smoked sweet paprika, saffron and ground cumin were fresh and I could remember when and where I bought them. But behind the favorites were several scary suspects. I found a jar of onion powder that had turned to a solid block. A small jar of turmeric was hiding behind the barbeque rub where it had been for years. I found two

“There may be evil in your kitchen, dozens of tiny jars of evil.”

jars of fennel seeds; one had been used just a few weeks ago. The other was dusty and hiding in the back with an old jar of pickling spice and white pepper. White pepper? When did I buy that? Why did I buy that?

In my kitchen, the dried herbs rarely get used, I generally use fresh. I’m sure most of the jars of herbs had been there for years.

Scary. So I wondered, how long should I keep this stuff?

Depending on whom you ask, dried herbs have a shelf life of

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DDDDD DDDDD DDDDD it! Open the jar and take a good whiff, does it still have the vibrant aroma? If not, it’s time for change. How does it look? Herbs should still be green (I admit some of mine were gray.) The chili powders should be bright red and orange colors, most of mine were good, but they get used more often. Finally, if you’re still questioning whether it’s good, you can taste it. The taste of herbs and spices fades over time, so if the garlic powder that once had a kick is

wimpy and flat, it’s time to say goodbye.

And for those of you who are wondering what the difference is between herbs and spices... it’s pretty simple, really. Herbs are from the leafy parts of the plant; so basil, oregano and thyme are all herbs.

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I’m starting 2016 with a fresh bunch of herbs and spices in the cupboard. Old jars are being recycled and shiny new bottles have taken their place. Those that were rarely used are not being replaced, why buy more until I need it, right? While I’m at it, I am checking the flour and sugar and rice, making sure the oils are good and even checking the dates on random canned goods hiding

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I take 1 large (unscented) garbage bag, put powdered sugar in bag, then put chocolate coated cereal into bag. Gently mix together all in the bag. Place into tupperware container and hide from the kids so they don’t eat it all at once!

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February 19th Event Follow your passion and prepare for a career in design. Choose from our Interior or Fashion Design programs. The Institute of Design & Technology of SD Interior Décor Program is an educational partner with the C.I.D. (Certified Interior Decorators International).

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Tick Tock. Time to Shop!

These big clocks make a big impression. Available at The Robin’s Nest. 108 W. Willow Street, Harrisburg, SD. (605) 767-0191. www.therobinsnestsd.net

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These darling tutu key chains are perfect for your driving dancer - or great to hang on dance bags for the younger girls. Get yours at The Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Ave. (605) 335-8242.

January Events Choose the platter for our Divas, Dish & Design class (Jan. 8), the plate for our pre-school Paint Me a Story class (Jan. 23) and this snowman for the Kids Night Out event which also includes a movie and snacks (Jan. 22). Color Me Mine. 3709 W. 41st St. Please call for reservations (605) 362-6055.

Color Play!

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Cervical cancer affects about 10,000 women a year in the United States. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the perfect time to highlight issues related to cervical cancer, the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the importance of early detection.

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Cervical cancer is completely preventable.

Talk with your doctor about whether the HPV vaccine would be advisable for yourself, your children or grandchildren.

What Causes Cervical Cancer?

How Can I Prevent It?

Almost every cervical cancer is related to infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus, which is acquired through direct sexual contact, is thought to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. By age 50, approximately 80 percent of women will have been infected with some type of HPV. Although most women will have HPV, not all will get cervical cancer. About 80 to 90 percent of women’s immune systems will clear the virus on their own within two years, requiring no treatment.

A vaccine, called Gardasil, that can prevent the HPV strains that cause the majority of cervical cancers, was approved for use in 2006. The Centers for Disease Control recommend that girls 11 and 12-years-old be vaccinated before they reach the age of sexual activity. The CDC also advises a series of three shots to young women ages 13 to 26.

Boys should be vaccinated as well as girls. Boys not only carry the virus, but are themselves at greater risk for anal, penile or head and neck cancers if they contract certain types of HPV. In addition to vaccinations, regular Pap tests can also help

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detect any precancerous or abnormal cells early enough so cervical cancer can be prevented.

• Cervical cancer screening should begin at age 21.

• From age 21 to 29, perform cytology every three years.

• From age 30 to 65 years, co-testing (the pap and high risk HPV test) every five years is recommended.

How Do I Know if I Have It? When cervical cells first begin to change, there are usually no symptoms. At more advanced stages of the disease, women may experience abnormal bleeding, unexplained pelvic pain or unusual vaginal discharge.

The best way to screen for cervical cancer is a Pap test. With this test, cells are collected from a woman’s cervix and looked at under a microscope for abnormal changes. An abnormal Pap test could indicate early pre-cancerous changes on a woman’s cervix.

Not all changes in the cells are caused by cancer. Further testing needs to be done to determine the reason for the abnormality. If

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cells show the early signs of pre-cancerous changes, treatment to remove those cells can be done before they change into cancer.

What Treatments are Available for Cervical Cancer?

Early detection is still the best option. This type of cancer takes many years to develop. When caught early, the five-year survival rate for cervical cancer patients is almost 100 percent.

Some cancer can be removed with localized surgery. Radiation, chemotherapy and hysterectomy can stop more advanced cancer’s spread. When the cancer has moved further throughout the body, treatment is far more difficult. The best option is to catch the cancer before more radical treatments are necessary.

Cervical cancer is completely preventable. Talk with your doctor about whether the HPV vaccine would be advisable for yourself, your children or grandchildren. Take advantage of the easy, early screening tools you have available to catch the disease. The best treatment for cervical cancer is to never get it in the first place.

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he first thing that comes to mind when most people hear Wisconsin Dells is the fact that it is “The Waterpark Capital of the World”. The world-famous indoor waterparks make it a unique place to visit during the winter. However, there are other reasons to enjoy the Dells this time of year, such as exciting

entertainment, awesome attractions, and delicious restaurants and breweries.

The Wilderness Resort is located on 600 acres in Wisconsin Dells, and is America’s largest waterpark resort. Included within this resort are several indoor and outdoor waterparks, which are

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all exclusively for the use of guests staying at Wilderness and are included with their stay. The Wild WaterDome is a 70,000 square foot indoor waterpark featuring a see through roof that allows guests to tan all year long. The Wild WaterDome is home to the Great Wave, which is America’s largest indoor wave pool. Also

here is Margarita’s Indoor/Outdoor Swim-Up Bar, for adults only.

At Chula Vista Resort, palm trees tower over the water slides, making it feel like you are in a warm, tropical place. The water is heated, and there are rides to enjoy for all ages. A 4-D movie theater and an onsite arcade are some additional things to enjoy

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besides the waterslides, not to mention the tasty restaurants ranging from buffet-style to a fancy chop house.

Wisconsin Dells’ premier golf and ski resort is Christmas Mountain Village. With 13 ski hills groomed for downhill and cross country skiing served by 2 chair lifts, this is the perfect location for winter recreation. The resort includes beautiful rustic log cabins located throughout the woods, with an indoor pool and hot tub for

all to enjoy. Christmas Mountain Village holds a Winter Carnival every year on the first Saturday in February, with plenty of events and activities for everyone to enjoy. From snowball launches to a torchlight parade, there are many unique and exciting festivities.

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Indoor Water Park, and twirling tea cups and bumper cars at the Mt. Olympus Indoor Theme Park, this is the only indoor theme and water park resort that offers free skiing, tubing, or snowboarding to all of its guests who are staying at Christmas Mountain Village.

Located nearby, Cascade Mountain Ski, Snowboard and Snow Tube is the only resort in the nation where kids 12 and under can ski free with a paid adult. Lessons are available for all levels, and offered

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Many lodging options are nearby and offer packages fit for Cascade Mountain. Kalahari Indoor Theme Park features over 100,000 square feet of attractions and activities for all to enjoy. From a glass-enclosed, six-story ferris wheel to an African-themed carousel, kids will be

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entertained for hours. Adults can also enjoy the park, with mini golf, 24 lanes of bowling, and a relaxing sports bar.

There are several places in the Wisconsin Dells area to sample handcrafted beverages and tour where they are made. Driftless Glen Distillery offers a tour of their entire production area, ending with a tasting of their spirits as well as an array of olive oils and vinegars. The restaurant at Driftless Glen Distillery serves from a menu that includes many fresh and local ingredients, from classics to creative dishes.

Fawn Creek Winery is a short drive out to the country and offers a micro menu of olive trays, bread and dipping oils, Wisconsin cheese flights and micro brews, and complimentary wine tastings.

Comprised of 27 acres of French-American hybrid grapes, Wollersheim Winery and Distillery is one of the leading wineries in the Midwest, with nationally acclaimed regional and varietal wines. This national historic site sits on 27 acres of scenic hillside overlooking the Wisconsin River.

The Engine House Tap Room at Port Huron Brewing Company includes a tasting room with 12 bar stools on a 24 foot long, hand-

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made bar top with windows looking out on the brewery floor.

Located across from the Wilderness Resort, the state-of-theart Palace Theater produces classic Broadway musicals, as well as Disney classics. Enjoy a delicious meal served about an hour before the show begins. Coming in January are the Cher and Neil Diamond Tribute Show, the medium Thomas John, and Late Nite Catechism. The funny and magical Rick Wilcox Show in Wisconsin Dells is a 90 minute, family-friendly magic and comedy show featuring grand illusions that will make the crowd go “wow!”.

The oldest operating business in Wisconsin Dells and believed to be the oldest operating photography studio in the United States, the H. H. Bennett Studio features images captured by photographer Henry Hamilton Bennett, who made Wisconsin Dells famous. It was opened in 1865, and has been in continuous operation ever since. Tour the photography museum, walk through the original H. H. Bennett studio, explore hi-tech 3-D imaging, and experience Bennett’s stereoscopic views.

As you can see, there is plenty to do in the Dells during the winter months, so don’t wait until summer to visit!

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“Instead of worrying and doing anything to make the crying stop, it’s a good time to teach baby how to handle the coming independence of toddlerhood, and to move away from mom and dad and explore her world,” Wilcox said.

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t might happen when grandma or auntie arrives to babysit. The first day of preschool. Or just one day out of the blue when you’re dropping off at day care for the hundredth time. That sweet little face puckers up, arms reach out wildly for you, and WAAAAA!!

Why is this happening, and why now? “Separation anxiety is a normal developmental step that can happen anytime,” said Rochelle Boote, MD, Pediatrician at Avera Medical Group 69th and Cliff. However, there are three key times when it’s most likely to crop up: at 6 to 9 months; during toddlerhood at 15 to 18 months; and around age 4 to 5, when a child is going to school for the first time.

At the 6 to 9 month range, babies are becoming more self-aware.

They are recognizing faces. They are developing relationships that go beyond just needing someone to feed them or put them to bed.

“Separation anxiety is a sign that babies are forming strong and lasting attachments to the important people in their lives – like mom and dad,” said Doniese Wilcox, Certified Family Life Educator at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

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For babies, Wilcox and Boote recommend the following steps.

• Practice. Play peek-a-boo or a little game of hide and seek.

Go away from baby for a few moments and come back. Hide a favorite toy under a blanket and help her find it.

• Develop cues and routines. Say the same thing every time you leave, with a similar inflection: “Mom is leaving now, but I’ll be back.” Give him a hug and a kiss. Smile.

Perhaps have the babysitter or grandma stand at the window and watch you leave, and wave goodbye. Leave baby with a security object, like a favorite toy, to hold.

Then go.

• Introduce new people gradually. Don’t just drop the baby off. Sit down and play with baby with the new person, so baby understands that the person is “OK,” and this new environment is a fun place.

• Don’t do the disappearing act. Don’t just sneak away while baby isn’t looking. That teaches baby not to trust and be anxious about “when are you going to leave me again?”

• Don’t come back to check. If the child sees you peeking in the door, it will start the cycle all over. When you’re gone, the child will start to form healthy attachments with whoever is caring for him, such as the babysitter or grandma.

• Understand that crying is normal and healthy. When you’re upset, it makes baby feel less secure. When you give in to cries, and take the baby back in your arms, you’re teaching that the

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more she cries, the more time she gets with you. “Crying is an act to make mom and dad stay, and it’s a good one,” Boote said.

• Have a happy reunion. When you return, smile, hug and kiss baby and say, “see, I came back.” Then, spend some happy time playing in the new environment so baby learns, “this is a great place. Dad likes it here too.”

With older kids, it can help to have them carry a special memento or picture. Talk through past separations and past successes. For example, on the first day of kindergarten remind the child, “Remember when you went to preschool last year and you loved it?”

Bedtime is a separation that often impacts older children. “They can smell the popcorn, they can hear the TV. They want to be with the family, too,” Wilcox said. Perhaps leave the bedroom door open a crack, and remind the child, “I’ll be sitting right here, thinking about you until you go to sleep, and you can think about me here while you’re in bed.”

Your child’s temperament plays a role. Nine traits define your child’s approach to life, and understanding these traits can help you match the parenting techniques that will work best with your child. For example, if your child is naturally slow to adapt and highly sensitive, he can be more prone to separation anxiety.

You can get a free, confidential temperament questionnaire by emailing temperament@avera.org Learn more at AveraChildrens.org

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WINTER CRAFTS

BY JESSICA WEISCHEDEL

Catching Snowflakes Materials needed: Construction paper, scrapbook paper, paint, glue, scissors, yarn, and any other accessories you desire.

Instructions: This craft involves getting pretty creative and using your imagination! Start by cutting out the shape of a head with a little nose on the top and gluing it onto the upper portion of a blue background. Next, create the body by choosing what color shirt and scarf to use, with construction paper, fabric, paint, or whatever medium you want to use. Next, cut out a black circle and glue it onto the middle of the head, creating the open mouth. Add teeth with small squares of white construction paper. Add a red or pink tongue, and your choice of hair color. With paint, stickers, or anything that works, create snowflakes in the background, and one on the tongue.

Make several of these in a row, and it looks like a lot of children catching snowflakes! A fun thing to display for your child to proudly show off.

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Footprint Snowmen Materials needed: Blue, brown, and black paper, white craft paint, black marker, googly eyes, and glue.

Instructions: Carefully brush onto the bottom of your child’s foot with white paint, then have them step onto a piece of blue paper. Let dry completely. Once dry, draw some black buttons and a smile, and add an orange nose and googly eyes. Cut out some arms from brown paper, making them look like tree branches, and glue them to either side of the middle of the body. Cut out a black top hat and glue it on top of the head. You now have a footprint snowman to hang up for your winter dÊcor.

Paper Plate Arctic Fox Penguins in the Dark Materials needed: White and orange chalk markers or paint, black paper, googly eyes, and glue.

Instructions: Using a white marker or paint, draw two ovals on a piece of black paper. Make one oval small and one oval big, leaving room on the top and bottom for the head and the feet of the penguins. Next, draw on some feet using an orange marker or paint, and add an upside down triangle right on top of the oval to create the beak. Glue on some googly eyes above the beaks. Leaving space around the ovals, draw snowflakes in the background until it looks like there are two penguins standing in the dark with snow falling!

Materials needed: Paper plate, white tissue paper, white cardstock, large googly eyes, black pom pom, stapler, scissors, and glue.

Instructions: Cut your paper plate in half, then fold the corners of one half in towards the center to create a triangle. Staple it shut, then staple the triangle piece upside down to one side of the other paper plate half, creating a head and body. Make sure the other half of the paper plate has the cut end up, so that it is straight across, and the round part is at the bottom. Add glue to the paper plates, then cover them with white tissue paper, trimming any extra pieces that may hang off the ends. Let dry completely, then glue the large googly eyes and a black pom pom onto the triangle piece to create the fox’s face. From white cardstock paper, cut out two triangle ears, four legs, and a tail. Glue them onto your fox, and add white tissue paper to the tail to give it texture. You could also add orange tissue paper instead of white to make this a regular fox.

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Celebrate

You

BY AMITY SHAY

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REATH NEW LIFE AND ENERGY INTO EVERY CORNER OF YOUR WORLD BY COLORING IT WITH SIMPLE WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE MOMENT YOU ARE IN. HERE ARE 16 SMALL WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR.

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Host a gathering and invite new and good friends over to celebrate snowmen, Star Wars, or your favorite sports team.

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Recharge your inner awesome by trying your hand at something you’ve never done like knitting, baking or blanket making.

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Eat well by discovering things you never have heard of or maybe have been too shy to try. Clean up your diet while getting creative.

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CELEBRATIONS

Unplug. Get outdoors.

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Honor your needs for a healthy balanced you. If it’s a brisk night, walk or do 15 minutes of yoga. You can only be your best when you allow yourself “me” time.

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Go on a date.

With yourself, a friend, one of your children, or your partner in life.

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Paint, draw and color.

Get a henna tattoo because they are fun, affordable and fade away after a week or so.

Not to mention that they are super cool.

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Sleep. Sleep in, take a nap or hit the hay earlier.

Sleep is underrated and it’s very good for the mind, body and spirit.

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Declutter and donate. To a friend, a family member, a local organization or a shelter.

It feels good to give and releasing yourself from clutter allows light and energy to triumph cloudy patches.

Smile, laugh and hug more.

It feels good and makes others happy too.

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Connect. On a deeper level. Send a hand written note or shower someone with a love letter instead of a text.

Take a trip and get out of town. Go somewhere new and discover the beauty that awaits you.

Plan a garden, design an outdoor space or paint an accent wall.

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Make new friends. Be they furry or not; the more friends the merrier.

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Fall in love with yourself, your life and your journey.Be kind to you; by doing so you will be kinder to others too. Be your best you.

Great change and new beginnings often come from some sort of discomfort we’ve experienced in the past. Let this New Year be the perfect time to toss out all the unnecessary, the uncomfortable and the unproductive. Remember that this year is filled with grand possibilities and opportunities just waiting for you to discover them. Time is of the essence and change is upon us so take on this New Year!

Cheers!

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Best

Books

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.

Alpha

by Isabelle Arsenault Alpha, Bravo, Charlie . . . Since 1956, whenever time and clarity are of the essence, everyone from firefighters to air traffic controllers has spelled out messages using the NATO phonetic alphabet. Now, with equal precision—infused with a singular wit and whimsy—award-winning author-illustrator Isabelle Arsenault interprets this internationally recognized code and makes it her own. From the elegant Tangoto the enigmatic Echo, from the humorous Kilo to the haunting Romeo and Juliet, the striking art in this remarkable ABC book elicits laughter and curiosity, calls up endless associations, and will draw the viewer back again and again.

Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewickpress.com

Jim’s Lion

by Russell Hoban Asleep in his hospital bed, Jim dreams of a great lion with white teeth and amber eyes. This lion is Jim’s finder. According to Nurse Bami, everyone has a finder, a creature who comes looking for us when we are lost. But when the time comes for Jim’s operation, will his lion be able to find him and bring him safely home? Dramatically reimagined as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Alexis Deacon, with the inclusion of powerful dream sequences, Russell Hoban’s tale of a boy’s search for strength and courage will resonate with any child dealing with adversity.

Ages 6 yrs - 9 yrs Candlewickpress.com

Historium Welcome to the Museum

by Jo Nelson Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 historical artifacts to be discovered in Welcome to the Museum: Historium. Wander the galleries of this museum whenever you wish—it’s open 365 days a year!—and discover a collection of curated objects on every page, accompanied by informative text.

Each chapter features a different ancient civilization, from the Silla dynasty of Korea to ancient Rome.

Ages 8 yrs - 12 yrs Candlewickpress.com

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Can We Help?

Kids Volunteering to Help Their Communities

by George Ancona George Ancona celebrates the joy of kids giving back. In one after-school program, middle-school students mentor and tutor younger children. Via a special partnership, schoolchildren help professionals train assistance dogs for people with disabilities. At a community farm, families plant, grow, and harvest produce for soup kitchens and charities.

In these and other examples of volunteering, kids of all ages work together knitting hats and scarves for those who could use warm clothes, packing hot meals to deliver to housebound people, and keeping roadways clean. Young humanitarians reading these accounts may well be inspired to find ways that they can help, too.

Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewickpress.com

The Princess and the Giant

by Caryl Hart Princess Sophie is exhausted, and it’s all because that grumpy old giant up on the beanstalk can’t sleep. His stomps and stamps keep everyone awake. But as the resourceful Princess Sophie reads her favorite book of fairy tales, she wonders if she might just have the answer. She bravely climbs the beanstalk carrying a tasty bowl of porridge, a cuddly teddy bear, and cozy blanket to help soothe the giant. But nothing works until finally Sophie hits upon the perfect thing — a bedtime story! Everyone lives (and sleeps) happily ever after, but when Sophie then teaches the giant how to read himself, it is the most perfect ending of all.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewickpress.com

Tom Gates: Everything’s Amazing (Sort Of)

by Liz Pichon Things are looking up for Tom Gates. The school dance is coming up, and his birthday, too! What could possibly put him in a bad mood? Well, the words math lesson, for one thing. And that annoying twit Marcus Meldrew at school. And Granny Mavis threatening to bake Tom’s birthday cake (carrots!). And the fact that nobody seems to be noticing the long list of birthday presents Tom has prominently displayed. Worst of all, can it be true that Tom’s dad has volunteered to deejay the school dance wearing the wacky costume from his new job?

Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler—Tom Gates is back with two more episodes full of visual humor and kid appeal.

Ages 8 yrs - 12 yrs Candlewickpress.com

I Am Henry Finch

by Alexis Deacon The finches live in a big flock that makes such a racket nobody can hear themselves think. But one day a small bird wakes up in quiet darkness and has a thought, and he hears it: I am Henry Finch. . . . I could be great.

The next day, the Beast comes, and Henry sees his chance—but then a mouth opens wide, and the path to greatness turns out to have some unexpected twists.

Delightful illustrations pair with a quirky, funny, and uplifting story for budding philosophers of all ages.

Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewickpress.com

Stink and the Shark Sleepover

by Megan McDonald When Stink and his friends get to sleep over at the aquarium, it’s a science freak’s dream come true. Stink loves the sea-creature scavenger hunt, the jellyfish light show, and the sand tiger sharks with razor-sharp teeth. But after some spooky stories around the virtual campfire, can he manage to fall asleep thinking about Bloody Mary, the mutant Frankensquid that’s supposed to be on the prowl?

Ages 6 yrs - 9 yrs Candlewickpress.com

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

by Michael Rosen We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. Will you come along? For twentyfive years, readers have been swishy-swashing and splash-sploshing through this awardwinning favorite. Follow and join in the family’s excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river, and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!

Now you can join in the fun with this interactive sound book.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewickpress.com

Fat Angie

by Eunice Charlton-Trujillo Angie is broken—by her can’t-be-bothered mother, by her high-school tormenters, and by being the only one who thinks her varsity-athlete-turned-war-hero sister is still alive. Having failed to kill herself—in front of a gym full of kids—Angie’s back at high school just trying to make it through each day. That is, until the arrival of KC Romance, a girl who knows too well that the package doesn’t always match what’s inside. With an offbeat sensibility and mean girls to rival a horror classic, this darkly comic anti-romantic romance will appeal to anyone who likes entertaining and meaningful fiction.

Ages 14 yrs and up Candlewickpress.com

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Gus, best friend of Emily

Edward, best friend of Amber & Alaira

Howard, best friend of Matt & Kim Kuiper

Olive, best friend of Wade, Brenda and Tessa Norwick

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BEST FRIENDS

Luca, best friend of Skyler and Andrea Loewenberg

3508 South Minnesota Avenue Sioux Falls • (605) 335-4004 www.allcitypetcaresouth.com

THINGS TO CONSIDER

when getting a puppy or kitten • First check up with a veterinarian within the first week • Wellness exams and vaccinations will be needed every 3 weeks for the first 4 months • Don’t forget to check for intestinal parasites • After 7 months of age your puppy needs a Heartworm test • Kittens will need a Feline Leukemia test within the first couple of months • Remember to start your pet on parasite prevention • Having your new pet spayed/neutered provides many behavioral and health benefits, this is typically recommended between 4- 6 months of age • Other considerations: Grooming, obedience classes, pet insurance, food, leashes, and don’t forget toys At All City Pet Care we offer Paw Plans, a wellness plan that provides you with all needed preventative services at a reduced cost and allowing you to spread the cost over 12 months.

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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.

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Fur Trapper Ambush TOM KILIAN

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Fur Trapper Ambush McHardy Park, Brandon

he first Europeans to enter Minnehaha County in search of animal pelts to satisfy the demand abroad for furs may have been French trappers.

Some historians believe that trader Charles Pierre Le Sueur, or his men, visited this area as early as 1683. Le Sueur provided information for a map, published in Paris in 1701, which included a voyageurs road leading from the Mississippi River to the falls of the Big Sioux River.

In the 1850s three men in canoes heavily laden with fur pelts headed downstream on nearby Split Rock Creek. An Indian warrior shot an arrow from ambush killing trapper Morgan in the lead canoe. Trapper White quickly fired his rifle and killed the warrior. After burying Morgan, White scalped the dead warrior and tacked his scalp to a tree as a warning. The two remaining trappers then continued downstream to Sioux City.

Years later, White returned to the ambush scene to place a marker near Morgan’s grave. The exact location of the burial site was lost when the marker was removed by road builders in the 1930s.

DEDICATED IN 2007 BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN MEMORY OF JON KENTFIELD.

French Fur Traders

In his 2006 book Soft Fur and Iron Men, author and Kilian College Professor Aaron Woodard asserted that the earliest visitors to South Dakota from a European power were the French. Woodard pointed our that in addition to Le Sueur, Chevalier Verendrye spent considerable time in the state and marked his presence here in 1743 with an inscribed lead plate that he buried near Ft. Pierre.

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