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Centering Pregnancy Community, Education, and Care 68

CELEBRATIONS Birthday For Bunny 74

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MAN IN THE KITCHEN The Smell of Charcoal in the Air 38

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Business Hours: Monday - Saturday from 10am-6pm Watch for seasonal hours, updates and workshop events!

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n a world that has grown accustomed to text messages and Snapchats, one local business is hoping to revive a love for the handwritten word.

Oh My Word! Luxury Paperie opened on Phillips Avenue earlier this year, a companion company to Oh My Cupcakes! that opened in Sioux Falls in 2009.

Owner Melissa Johnson says the new venture is an extension of another of her passions.

“People know me from Oh My Cupcakes,” says Johnson, “but they may not know I also have a great love for the written word.

There is great power within the written word, because those words can encourage, comfort and inspire.”

Johnson developed the new business with Amanda Feldkamp and Lauren Halgerson and says it’s a perfect complement to the

gourmet cupcake shop.

“The Oh My Cupcakes and Oh My Word brands naturally complement one another,” she says. “For instance, we can offer brides more of a full-service experience where we can provide both cupcakes and gorgeous wedding invitations between our two companion brands.”

When it comes to event invitations, from baby showers and birthday parties to weddings and graduations, the store works with a number of vendors that provide ready-made designs. Customers can also work with Halgerson, a graphic designer, to create a custom piece.

If you are considering a created-just-for-you invitation, Johnson says, then “the sooner the better” when it comes to contacting the Oh My Word! team to start the design process. For example,

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engaged couples should be thinking about their invitations at a minimum of six to eight months before the big day.

The store also carries wedding planning books, custom napkin samples and even special greeting cards printed with important questions like, “Will You Be My Maid of Honor?”

Johnson says that as they were planning product lines for the store, they were looking for brands that showed their attention to detail and their commitment to quality and creating an experience.

One such brand is Moglea, an Iowa-based letterpress studio where production processes are done by hand to make pieces truly one-of-a-kind. When you see the individual watercolor cards lined up on a shelf, they may appear to be the same, but looking closer, you can see the subtle differences in where color is placed or the shape of the design.

“When you send a card like this,” says Johnson, “you can’t help

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but make the recipient feel special. There is no one else who will receive a card just like it.”

Fans of fashions from kate spade new york will love that company’s line of notecards, pens and other desk accessories. The store also carries adorable stationery sets for young writers with “fill-in-the-blank” notecards.

“This is a fun way to pass on the art of the written note to our children and grandchildren,” says Johnson.

Journals and notebooks have become popular purchases, both for the customers’ own use and to give away as gifts. A perfect accessory is the Seven Year Pen, which comes in different designs and is touted as having the ability to write 1.7 meters a day for seven years.

A comfortable seating area right at the front of the store provides a place to sit and relax, pull out your journal and do some writing.

Since the store has its wine license, you can also enjoy a glass of wine and a cupcake, which are delivered fresh from Oh My Cupcakes! each morning.

Johnson said opening a second business has been a learning experience for her, Feldkamp and Halgerson.

“I think we are all learning balance,” she says. “Right now, I am here more than at Oh My Cupcakes, because it’s a little like having a new baby, and this new baby requires more attention. I also know that as babies grow, balance will settle back in.”

She adds she is glad they took this risk because Downtown Sioux Falls is thriving and it really felt like the right time to be there.

They encourage their customers to be bold, be creative and create a legacy with words. That is why they not only sell stationery, but they also have started workshops focused on modern calligraphy, hand lettering, journaling and creating

watercolor cards.

A spiritual balance is important to Johnson, so she has been exploring the addition of a Bible Journaling class.

“There are special journaling Bibles with extra wide margins, and people use that space to write notes, record moments from their lives and even create artwork inspired by various passages.

It’s really beautiful.”

Emily Dickinson said a letter is “a Joy of Earth,” and Oh My Word! wishes for everyone to experience that joy – both as a writer and a receiver of handwritten notes.

“We really encourage people to write stories again,” says Johnson, “because when we’re gone, no one is going to hear our voice through a text we sent. But they can hold those letters and cards and hear our voice by looking at the loops of our handwriting and the stories we took time to write down.”

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April April First Friday Friday, April 1 Downtown Sioux Falls A special day of shopping, art and entertainment downtown!

In addition to many merchant promotions and specials, this First Friday also kicks off “Restaurant Week” and will be held in conjunction with “Jazz Crawl”.

Don’t miss the “Running of the Dollz” as well! Full details at www. dtsf.com/events-calendar/FirstFriday-Apr.-1. (605) 338-4009.

9th Annual Lights, Camera, Action! Gala Saturday, April 2 • 6pm Sioux Falls Convention Center The American Cancer Society and sponsors First Dakota National Bank, Sanford, and Avera invite you to join us for the 9th annual Lights, Camera, Action! Gala.

This Wizard-of-Oz themed gala is an effort to raise funds to finish the fight against cancer through prevention, detection, research, and advocacy. Tickets can be purchased at siouxfallsgala.com or by calling 605-323-3555.

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Harrisburg Music Showcase Saturday, April 2 4pm Choir • 7pm Band Washington Pavilion Join us at the Washington Pavilion for an evening of music that will showcase performances by bands and choirs from Harrisburg High School and North & South Middle Schools. INFO and ticket sales online: events.harrisburgband.org Sioux Falls Lutheran School 6th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair Saturday, April 2 • 9am - 2pm

308 W. 37th St. We will have a variety of unique vendors & crafters, bake sale & concessions available. Free admission. Bring the kids for some kid friendly crafts & activities. INFO (605)743-5506 or neubauerfarm@gmail.com

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LifeScape Pancake Benefit Sunday, April 3 • 7:30am - 2pm Sioux Falls Convention Center Join us for the tastiest way to support children and adults with disabilities in our community – the LifeScape Pancake Benefit! Visit booths for Inspirations Jewelry & Artwork, The Cookie Cutter, and the LifeScape Ambassadors.

Pancake tickets are $5 in advance from staff members and on our

Gardening with the Masters April 4 • 6pm Outdoor Campus vvv 4500 S. Oxbow Ave. Join us for this monthly lecture series sponsored by the Minnehaha Master Gardeners that will provide new and helpful information to use in your 2016 garden.

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Tuesday, April 5 • 10am Departs the Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Concrete Materials and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past.

Free admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register. www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Give from the Heart to Heartland House Thursday, April 7, 2016 Downtown Hilton Garden Inn 5:30 PM • Social Hour & Dessert

Silent Auction 6:30 PM • Dinner, Program, & Sargent Shriver Award Presentation Tickets: $40.00 at www.interlakescap.com Come learn more about Heartland House and see firsthand the works this organization is doing to help homeless families with children in Sioux Falls. INFO (605) 334-2808 Ext. 354

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Big Band Ballroom Dance Friday, April 8 • 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. Swing is the most popular dance among the crowd but several others are danced as well.

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Stampede Hockey Game Friday, April 8 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.

The Big Grape Friday, April 8 • 7pm Avera Prairie Center on the campus of the Avera McKennan Hospital The Big Grape is a premier wine tasting event that includes fine wine, craft beer, gourmet food, and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Avera Children’s Hospital and helps our tiniest patients receive quality care. INFO (605) 322-8900.

Shopping for Hope (Relay For Life Fundraiser) Saturday, April 9 • 10am - 2pm EmBe Avera Downtown Sioux Falls 300 W. 11th Street The 3rd Annual Shopping for Hope event is a shopping event to raise funds for the Sioux Falls Relay for

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Life. We’ve teamed up with local vendors to host a fun afternoon out, do some shopping, and meet amazing people. There will be a silent auction, raffle items, bake sale, vendor items, and homemade crafts. 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction, raffle items, and bake sale go to the CFS Conquerors Relay for Life Team!

Augustana Orchestra Concert Sunday, April 10 • 3pm 2001 S. Summit Avenue Kresge Recital Hall The Augustana Orchestra consists of both community and student members with the goal of producing high quality musical performances of orchestral music. The orchestra acts as a training ground for talented students to learn the great orchestral repertoire, as well as the excitement of premiering new works. It also gives talented community members of all ages an ensemble in which they can continue to develop and enjoy their musical skills. INFO (605) 274-5320.

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Tuesday, April 12 • 10am Departs the Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Concrete Materials and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums. com Behind the Scenes Tour of the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, April 14 • 7:30 p.m.

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

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An Intimate Evening with Jim Brickman Live in Concert Friday, April 15 • 7:30pm Saturday, April 16 • 7:30pm Sunday, April 17 • 2pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Music lovers will experience the sounds of award-winning hit-maker, pianist and recording artist Jim Brickman as he brings one of the most entertaining and romantic concert events of the year with Jim Brickman Live in Concert.

Brickman’s engaging stage presence seamlessly blends mood and music to touch the heart in a special way, letting fan’s imaginations take them wherever they want to go. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Guy Davis Friday, April 15 • 8pm Orpheum Theater 315 N. Phillips Ave. Guy Davis will be concluding the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues 20152016 Concert Series. Guy Davis a musician, composer, actor, director, and writer. But most importantly, Guy Davis is a bluesman.

Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues. INFO (605) 335-6101.

Broom Tree Retreat Center Irene S.D. April 15th-17th For divorced, widowed & separated. Peer ministry support group providing personal growth, peace, healing & hope. INFO 605-361-9857 or jrunge2061@ gmail.com SiouxperCon April 15 - 17 Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel 3200 W. Maple St. SiouxperCon is a nonprofit

educational event dedicated to promoting literacy and valuable life skills in an inclusive and friendly environment. The vision of SiouxperCon is to engage individuals, cultivating their interest of comics and various popular artforms through workshops, panels, seminars, exhibitions and hosting conventions.

Visit Luverne Visit Luverne on April 16 from 9 to 4…for your chance to win one of 3 - $100 bills given away for Spring Loaded! For more information, please visit luvernechamber.com Spring Tea Party for Children Saturday, April 16 10-11:30am or 2-3:30pm C Instructional Planning Center M Join Aleta Lindell of Miss Jaspers’ Y House to celebrate spring CM with a tea party and kite flying extravaganza. Girls and boys will MY practice cooperating, staying on CY task, and following instructions CMY as they make kites and fly them K outside, weather permitting.

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Greater Sioux Falls Model Railroad Train Show and Swap Meet April 16 - 17 W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Building The Dakota Southeastern Division and the Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society model railroad clubs present this event to showcase model railroading at its best with multiple model train operating layouts on display.

Vendors buying, selling and trading model trains and supplies. Fun for the whole family! INFO (605) 595-2634.

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Tuesday, April 19 • 10am Departs the Old Courthouse

Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Concrete Materials and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past.

Free admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register. www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, April 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 from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Under the Streetlamp Wednesday, April 20 • 7:30pm

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Washington Pavilion Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group with two PBS top specials, performs an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook.

Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet - recent leading cast members of the Tony® Award-winning musical Jersey Boys - deliver an evening of unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear doo-wop, motown, old time rock ‘n’ roll and all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles and more.

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Tribute to Women Thursday, April 21 • 5pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Avenue Join us for the 43rd annual EmBe “Tribute to Women” awards event that honors outstanding individuals in the community. The

event has a rich history, honoring the achievements of over 1,000 exceptional women and individuals in the past. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, live music and a silent auction before the awards program commences at 7pm. INFO (605) 336-3660.

Kid’s Activity Day Hungry Caterpillars at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, April 21 • 9-11:30 a.m. and 1pm - 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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April 23 • 4:30 - 7pm Active Generations 2300 W. 46th Street) Sioux Falls Sioux Empire Lions Club will hold its 15th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and LIVE Auction. Cost of tickets is $5.00 per adult or a family ticket book of 5 for $20.00. INFO 413-3240.

Annie Saturday, April 23, 2016 Washington Pavilion The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form.

Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy

Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” INFO (605) 367-6000.

7th Annual Sioux Falls Holistic Health & Spirituality Fair!

Saturday, April 23 • 10am - 5pm Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring workshops and over 40 area holistic health, intuitive and spiritual vendors and practitioners. $5 Expo Admission / $20 Workshop & Speaker Admission.

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MDA Muscle Walk of Sioux Falls Saturday, April 23 • 9am - 11:30am 2900 S. Cliff Avenue Create a team, join a team or walk as an individual! Everyday freedoms like walking, hugging

and even breathing are taken away from kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related lifethreatening diseases. Whether you walk or roll, you are fighting to make today free from the harm of these debilitating diseases and tomorrow free from the diseases themselves. Join others in your community and register today to raise money through MDA Muscle Walk. You’ll help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger.

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Party for the Planet Saturday, April 23 • 1pm - 4pm Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum • 805 S. Kiwanis Ave. In honor of Earth Day, the Zoo hosts an annual “Party for the Planet.” This event is designed with fun and educational activities to involve parents and children alike and encourages enthusiasm for nature. “Party for the Planet”

shows zoo-goers how to make their own backyard more wildlife friendly, while also teaching about conservation. INFO (605) 3677003.

Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Jazz Crawl Saturday, April 23 • 5pm Sioux Falls April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM)!! Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month by hosting a number of special events, including this year’s 10th Annual Jazz Crawl. The Jazz Crawl will feature many local jazz musicians at your favorite bars and restaurants. Check out SFJB.ORG for the list of venues and artists!

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, April 24 •1pm, 2pm, 3pm Old Courthouse Museum

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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

SME Women in Business Tuesday, April 26 • 12pm - 8pm Sioux Falls Convention Center Cheryl Ladd will be the keynote speaker for the SME Women in Business event this year and speak to all about “Deep Roots & Angel Wings: How A Strong Foundation and Hard Work Make Big Things Happen”. The SME Women in Business event features an afternoon Trade Fair / Market Place with seminar sessions including things of interest to professional women. Tickets are $75 for all attendees and tables may be reserved for $750. INFO 605-336-5626.

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Into the Pit Quarry Tour Tuesday, April 26 • 10am Departs the Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Concrete Materials and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com USF Theatre Production: Bye Bye Birdie April 27 - 30, May 1 1101 W. 22nd St. Bye Bye Birdie, book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. INFO (605) 331-6787.

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Ceili Dance Thursday, April 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 to live Irish music at the Old Courthouse Museum! Free Admission.

INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

McCrossan Banquet Auction Featuring Darryl Strawberry Thursday, April 28 • 5:30pm Sioux Falls Convention Center Darryl Strawberry has been called one of the most electrifying players in baseball. The right fielder was drafted right out of high school, became Rookie of the Year in 1983, and played on four World Series Championship teams. Despite reaching the pinnacle of success, Darryl’s life was plagued with an abusive childhood, addictions, cancer, jail-time and more. It wasn’t an easy journey but Darryl is now on the right path. He is an ordained minister and co-founder of a treatment center. The event will also feature exciting live and silent auctions and more! INFO (605) 339-1203.

Oak Ridge Nursery Spring Open House April 29 - May 1 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon The root cellar is open and select nursery stock will be on sale!

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100+Women Who Care Sunday, May 1 • 3:30pm registration, meeting 4pm Hilton Garden Inn 201 E. 8th St. If you have questions or if you would like to learn more about 100+Women Who care, please email kiddokidder@sio.midco.net or call 339-3243.

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Much time and thought went into the decision-making process, but the couple thought this would be a good time to try smalltown living while their two children, Nash and Nellie, were still young.

“We wanted to be sure living here would be a good fit for us before the kids were old enough to start school,” says Jessica, “and we can tell already that it is.”

They knew the housing market in a smaller town would be different than in Sioux Falls, but they were hoping to find a house with some character where they could create a home with their children. The stars aligned for them when a house went on the market owned by another physician at the clinic.

“This couple built the house in 1979,” explains Jessica, “and we know how much they loved it. So it is really an honor for us to be here now and to enjoy all of the stories they have shared about the house.”

Those stories include some from Nate, who grew up in Canistota and remembers visiting the house when he was a child.

The couple did not make any structural changes to the house when they moved in, but they did have some styling changes they wanted to make – including removing nine rooms’ worth of wallpaper.

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“I love rearranging,” says Jessica, “It’s a trait I happily inherited from my mom, so I’m always moving things around. Nate’s mom is that way too, so he grew up with that as well. I guess that prepared him for me!”

Many of the home’s features are classic late ‘70s style, like the dark wood paneling in the den. At first, Jessica says, they thought they would end up painting woodwork throughout the house. But now, she admits, it’s growing on her and has allowed her to do a little mixing and matching of the old and new with furniture, lighting and other décor throughout the house.

To offset the dark wood, they lightened the wall color.

“It’s kind of a grey, or beige, depending on the time of day,” says Jessica. “It’s kind of ‘greige.’”

The den is a comfortable room with a full stone wall and woodburning fireplace. A cupboard off to the right has a sturdy double door, allowing them to go out to the yard and collect firewood to put into the cupboard from the outside, and then access it right from the den.

“On cold days, we have a fire just about every day,” she says, “And the fireplace puts out enough heat to warm the entire front of the house.”

There is also a large built-in cabinet along the wall of the den just as you enter the side door of the house. It still stands in its original dark wood finish and showcases the handiwork of the previous owner.

“Jen, the previous owner’s wife, created all of the glass inserts in those doors,” says Jessica. “Those are the kind of features we wanted to keep. Even though we are making this our home, I still want to stay connected to the history of the house and be true to the character of the time it was built.”

Next to one of the comfortable chairs in the den, is a small wood bench with a red leather seat.

“This bench came from the Ortman Clinic,” Jessica explains.

“It may have even belonged to Amon Ortman who founded the clinic and created the practice of treating people while they were sitting down. We are so excited to have this piece of history from the clinic.”

The den flows into a spacious kitchen, which Jessica says is wonderful for Nate, who loves to cook, and is fun when she and 2-year-old Nash decide to bake. The L-shaped island is unique because it was designed a little lower than a standard island.

“The previous owner loved to bake, and she was…well, she was more like my height,” Jessica says smiling. “So the lower counter is just perfect!”

The island is a functional space, with plenty of storage and unique features like a lift out tray that holds a mixer for baking.

There is no shortage of storage space throughout the kitchen, with plentiful cupboards and a pantry with fold out racks. The light-colored, farmhouse-style cabinets are original to the house, but they look very much like the cream chalk-paint finish that is

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The appliances are original, right down to the cabinet front on the dishwasher, and they are another part of the house that grew on Jessica.

“I figured we would replace them right away, but they work

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great. And, they have character. Now I dread the day when they stop working and we have to replace them.”

Through a doorway and down a step from the den and kitchen is what Jessica calls “Mommy’s room.” With the exception family game time, toys typically don’t enter this room.

“This is the space where I can sit at the old wood desk and work on Nash and Nellie’s baby books, or I can sit here with a glass of wine and chat with a friend.”

While there is a dining area in this room, the family doesn’t use it all that much right now due to the flooring.

“White carpet, young kids. We really don’t use this table for eating,” laughs Jessica.

The design of the room was inspired by the ornate chandelier hanging over the dining table. Instead of creating a formal room, however, Jessica decided this was the perfect room to mix the old

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and the new. A friend she has met through her event-planning business builds tables, so he built a custom farm-style wood table for the couple. Wood chairs surround the table except for one side, which features an old church pew.

Jessica and Nate love searching, rummaging and thrifting, and

their finds show up throughout the house. A weathered cabinet sits in the corner by the table and shows off treasures like a glass cake plate and old, blue Bell jars. But on the wall next to it hangs a whimsical print of a colorful cow face.

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estate sale and near the desk hangs a piece of art made by her grandmother, who passed away just over a year ago. This nostalgic piece hangs on the wall year-round, even though it is a framed Christmas tree. The tree is made from jewelry and buttons, and is something every child of the ‘70s saw in their own house or at

grandma’s house.

Another piece of wall “art” that Jessica never imagined actually hanging up is an antlered deer skull. She grew up hunting, but Nate acquired the hobby more recently. This was his first deer.

The creative side of Jessica came out, and they framed the skull –

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“Things just move at a little slower pace here,” she says. “There is a certain calm that makes it a very comfortable and relaxing place to live.

We’re excited to raise our family here.”

literally – placing an empty wood frame around it. And, to soften it up a bit, a small bunch of flowers rests on the rack.

Just off the kitchen is the laundry room, another feature that was a must for this family. It has a large sink, space to hang clothes and a long counter running the length of the wall (a “1970s yellow” counter with dark cabinets below). A window looks out to the backyard, and a door opens to the deck, so this becomes a spot for crafting and for Jessica to work on her events business while watching Nash play in the yard.

Although he is only two, Nash had some specific ideas of his own for his room. He picked the bedroom on the same side of the house as the laundry room so he can look out into the backyard – especially since there are horses that live on the other side of the fence. The room has a corkboard wall, where Nash loves to hang pictures. A deer skull also hangs on the corkboard.

“That one was mommy’s,” Jessica says proudly.

Nash has his own Black and Decker playset so he can help his dad with projects, and there is a big basket of books in his room, just like there are books all around the house.

Jessica wanted Nellie’s room to be girly without being over the top. A guest bed is next to Nellie’s crib, since the basement is still unfinished, leaving this their available space for company to stay.

But, everything else is all for Nellie. A rocking chair in the room was an essential piece of furniture, and on Nellie’s crib are two special blankets. One was Jessica’s and the other was made by a friend out of Jessica’s grandmother’s shirts. Over the crib hangs a vintage bicycle applique with the phrase, “Life is a Beautiful Ride.”

A large wood dollhouse painted white was a gift from friends. It

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takes up a good portion of one wall and currently holds pictures and books. It will be ready for dolls and all sorts of other things as Nellie gets older.

In the master bedroom, the accent wall is a shade of blue Jessica initially saw on Pinterest, and then she spent quite a bit of time trying to find a paint color that matched it. She created a unique piece of wall art simply by hanging an empty square frame around an empty oval frame. The desk in the room was a family piece, a cute bench along the wall was created by facing two end tables together and a lamp near the bed came from a rummage sale.

“There was an older woman having this sale,” says Jessica, “and when we asked about the lamp, she was so excited to have someone express interest in it. She loved the lamp, but she was downsizing and couldn’t keep it. She was so happy to have someone who really wanted it, and we were happy to bring it home with us and continue its story.”

Through their bedroom window, Jessica and Nate can look out to their front yard that will soon be turning green with abundant flowers. A little bridge spans a small gully and connects their walkway to the street. It’s not uncommon, Jessica says, to see other kids playing in the yard. They can also look out past the houses across the street to farmers’ fields in the distance that change with the season.

While Jessica continues her business and Nate is busy at the clinic, they are already settling in to life outside the “big city.”

“Things just move at a little slower pace here,” she says. “There is a certain calm that makes it a very comfortable and relaxing place to live. We’re excited to raise our family here.”

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here seems to be a five-step process for just about anything‌ Laundry: Load, Wash, Rinse, Spin, Dry. Subway: Bread, Meat, Cheese, Vegetables, Sauce. Learning: Dilemma, Question, Evidence, Decision, Evaluation. Change: Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement. Even the writing of this article requires five steps! Invention, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Reflecting. And as I reflected on this article, I noticed a pattern that we all experience when engaging a five-step process: the first step is always the hardest or is the most time consuming. It makes sense though, doesn’t it? In winemaking, there are five general steps that eventually lead to the bottled fermented juice we enjoy

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with dinner, but the first step is always the hardest, and, often, the most important.

Making wine is an art form; however, did you know that wine can be created without even touching the grapes? Wine can spontaneously result from a series of events: a bunch of grapes fall to the ground, gravity presses the grapes, and the natural yeasts in the skins of the grapes begin the fermentation process, and, voila, you have wine. Mother Nature provides everything that is needed to make wine; it is up to humans to augment, enhance, improve, or totally decimate what nature has provided, to which anyone with extensive wine tasting experience can attest. The one

G main ingredient that is vital to creating a wine, or for any five-step process for that matter, is passion.

There are five basic components or steps to making wine: Harvesting, Crushing and Pressing, Fermentation, Clarification, and Aging and Bottling. Undoubtedly, one can find endless deviations and variations along the way. In fact, it is the variants and little deviations at any point in the process that make life interesting. The steps for making white wine and red wine are essentially the same, with one exception. The making of fortified or sparkling wines is also another matter; both require additional human intervention to succeed.

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Many estates prefer to hand harvest, as mechanical harvesters can often be too rough on the grapes and the vineyard. Once the grapes arrive at the winery, winemakers will sort the grape bunches, culling out rotten or under ripe fruit before crushing.

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Sometimes, winemakers choose to allow fermentation to begin inside uncrushed whole grape clusters, allowing the natural weight of the grapes and the onset of fermentation to burst the skins of the grapes before pressing the uncrushed clusters.

Up until crushing and pressing, the steps for making white wine and red wine are essentially the same. However, if a winemaker is to make white wine, he or she will quickly press the must after crushing in order to separate the juice from the skins, seeds, and solids. By doing so, unwanted color (which comes from the skin of the grape, not the juice) and tannins cannot leach into the white wine. Essentially, white wine is allowed very little skin contact, while red wine is left in contact with its skins to garner color, flavor, and additional tannins during fermentation, which of course is the next step.

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Fermentation Fermentation is indeed the magic at play in the making of wine. If left to its own devices must or juice will begin fermenting naturally within 6-12 hours with the aid of wild yeasts in the air.

For a variety of reasons, many winemakers prefer to intervene at this stage by inoculating the natural must. This means they will kill the wild and sometimes unpredictable natural yeasts and then introduce a strain of yeast of personal choosing in order to more readily predict the end result. Regardless of the chosen path, once fermentation begins, it normally continues until all of the sugar is converted to alcohol and a dry wine is produced. Fermentation can require anywhere from ten days to a month or more. The resulting level of alcohol in a wine will vary from one locale to the next, due to the total sugar content of the must.

wine. These substances adhere to the unwanted solids and force them to the bottom of the tank. The clarified wine is then racked into another vessel, where it is ready for bottling or further aging.

Aging and Bottling The final stage of the wine making process involves the aging and bottling of wine. After clarification, the winemaker has the choice of bottling a wine immediately, which is the case for Beaujolais Nouveau, or he or she can give a wine additional aging as in the case of Grand Cru Bordeaux or Big Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Further aging can be done in bottle, stainless steel or ceramic tanks, large wooden ovals, or small barrels. The choices and techniques employed in this final stage of the process are nearly endless, as are the end results. However, the common result in all cases is wine.

Clarification Once fermentation is completed, the clarification process begins. Winemakers have the option of racking or siphoning their wines from one tank or barrel to the next in the hope of leaving the precipitates and solids (called pomace) in the bottom of the fermenting tank. Filtering and fining may also be done at this stage. Filtration can be done with everything from a course filter that catches only large solids to a sterile filter pad. Fining occurs when substances are added to a wine to clarify them. Often, winemakers will add egg whites, or other compounds, to wine that will help precipitate dead yeast cells and other solids out of a

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Next time you embark on your very own 5 step adventure, remember you will be faced with a plethora of choices, each one leading you down an unknown path. Whether it’s doing laundry, losing weight, writing an article, or making wine, do it with passion for the best results. Carpe Fermentum!

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hat’s that I smell? Springtime; it’s not just the flowers, trees and grass, but the smell of charcoal is in the air. Some hearty South Dakotan’s (myself included) grill all year, but spring is when the scent of backyard barbeques begins to fill the whole neighborhood.

For guys like me, it’s an atavistic connection to the early humans who tamed the flames and started cooking meat. Scientists say that’s what helped us evolve into the critters we are today. Cooking meat on a fire made it easier to digest, so our cave dwelling ancestors got more nutrition from those mastodons they had

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hunted down. That gave them energy and time to think and create tools and eventually fill up our kitchens with nifty gadgets.

But those cave dudes didn’t use microwaves or deep-fat fryers.

They were cooking over an open flame; not exactly the old Weber kettle in your backyard, but the principle is the same.

What Kind of Grill?

Gas versus charcoal? Really the question is convenience versus tradition. They both have advantages, but when in doubt, I pick charcoal. It’s an experience as much as anything. Lighting the

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coals and enjoying a cold beverage as they heat up. Then there’s that smoky flavor only charcoal delivers. And not too many things connect us to our caveman roots quite like a real fire.

But what about the convenience of gas? After a long day at work, it’s nice to just turn a knob, push a button and start cooking.

To hell with the purists! Give me 40,000 BTUs, stat! And if you’re cooking for a big group, the consistent heat is perfect. Is the flavor as good? Not quite, but it’s better than not grilling at all. Some apartments and condos won’t let you use charcoal, so gas is a good option.

There are other options too. I have a friend who swears by his Traeger grill that burns little compressed hardwood pellets. It combines the flavor of charcoal and much of the convenience of gas. It fires up with an electric starter and feeds the fire to keep the temperature consistent. It’s also got a really big cooking surface so you can turn out a lot of food.

You could go electric, I know some people who use electric smokers for ribs, chicken, pulled pork and that kind of thing, but unless you’ve also got something that gets hotter for burgers and steaks, electric wouldn’t be my choice.

If you have the space and like to cook outside get two, three or even four. A guy can never have too many grills.

My patio currently has a Big Green Egg burning charcoal and a big old stainless steel Weber burning gas right next to it. It’s like have a Porsche and a pickup in your garage; you’ve got a lot of options that way.

The Big Green Egg is a komodo style grill made of thick ceramic.

There are similar brands on the market and while Big Green Egg is the best known, they all mimic ancient Japanese clay cookers.

They weigh a ton but hold the heat in and keep it at a nice even temp. These kinds of grills are versatile too. You can cook pizza or steaks at 600 degrees or smoke a pork butt for twelve hours at 225. The only downside is the cost. These babies aren’t cheap.

Plan to spend $800 plus on a name brand and that’s before you

start buying accessories.

If you need something more budget friendly, the trusty old Weber kettle grill is pretty hard to beat. Versatile, easy to use, and you can probably find a used one at a garage sale. Don’t worry if it’s missing a few parts. Those things are like old Volkswagens, they keep working forever and you can find parts just about anywhere in the world.

For gas, look for BTUs. Some inexpensive gas grills just don’t get very hot so spend a few bucks extra to get 30,000 BTUs or more. That gives you the heat you need to sear a steak and you can turn it down to roast a chicken. Mine is a big four-burner Weber.

And to avoid the problem of running out of gas, I had it plumbed directly into my house’s natural gas line. The thing I love about the gas grill is that it’s easy. It starts with the push of a button and it heats up fast. For weeknight meals and a quick burger or hot dog, it is a simple choice. And on a warm summer day, it’s an alternative to turning on the oven and heating up the house.

With gas AND charcoal, I have a complete outdoor kitchen.

And each piece does double (or triple) duty. I’ll often cook steaks or pork chops on the charcoal and the veggies, potatoes and sauce on the gas. When you think about it, the gas grill is really like your cooktop in the kitchen. You can heat a pot or pan on the grates, just like you would on the stove indoors. Like I said, it’s an outdoor kitchen.

Spring is in the air… and so is the smell of barbeque. As you’re doing your spring cleaning, scrub down the grill and reward yourself with a couple of steaks and a good bottle of wine. It’s been a long winter, you deserve it.

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

When he’s not holding a pair of barbeque tongs, Jim is solving marketing problems at ADwërks, an ad agency in the uptown area of downtown Sioux Falls.

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1 package lemon cake mix 4 eggs 1 15 ounce can lemon pie filling 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla

1 package yellow cake mix 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 4 eggs 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cups walnuts

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix and eggs. Fold in the pie filling and spread into a greased 10x15 in baking pan. Bake at 350Ëš for 18-20 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test. Cool for an hour. Beat the cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth.

Stir in the vanilla and spread over the cooled cake. Store in the refrigerator. Serves 25-30.

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Combine the cake mix, mayonnaise, eggs, water and cinnamon in a large bowl until well blended.

Stir in the carrots and nuts and pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350Ëš for 40-45 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test. Cool for an hour and frost with cream cheese frosting. Serves 15-18.

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will Graduate on May 22 with the Luverne High School Class of 2016 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the Luverne High School.

An open house reception in Tony’s honor will begin at 6 o’clock in the afternoon at the Opitz Home 1234 Spruce St., Luverne, Minnesota

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Saturday, April 30 – Saturday, May 7, 2016 Visit 10 Great Quilt Shops in MN & SD FREE runner pattern, 4 jelly roll strips & drawings at each shop!

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Baseball, Hot Dogs & Apple Pie! From now to June 30, 2016, Papik Motors is donating $25 to Luverne Youth Baseball for each eligible Chevrolet test drive completed. This contribution will be made upon completion of a simple validation process at www.experiencechevrolettoday.com. Please see our Chevy Youth Baseball representative, Micky Sehr, for more information. Help us in supporting Youth Baseball in Luverne! Test Drive Event plus Luverne youth baseball uniform & raffle ticket distribution, Saturday, April 30. 11am-1pm. 801 Commerce Rd., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-9171.

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Build your home in Luverne, MN! Residential lots priced from $5,000 $45,000! Call (507) 449-5033 or visit www.cityofluverne.org

FREE POPCORN Bring in this ad for a free small popcorn (with purchase of movie ticket). Historic Palace Theatre - check our facebook page or www.palacetheatre.us for complete April movie listings. 104 Main Street, Luverne, MN. (507) 283-4339.

Free Quote Stop in for a free quote. Competitive rates in all lines of insurance.

We do the shopping for you! Where one call does it all. Offices in Luverne & Pipestone. Kozlowski Insurance. 212 S. Kniss. Luverne, MN. 877-631-3704 or www.kozlowski-insurance.com

Go-To Rock Shop We have a large selection of lamps including selenite and salt lamps. The little cane frog loves the warmth of the those lamps! Those Blasted Things is the go to rock shop with the largest selection in the area. Lots of beautiful crystals, lamps, gemstones and jewelry. Visit our website and take the virtual tour for a sampling. Those Blasted Things and Luverne Monuments. 924 S. Kniss Ave, Luverne, MN-look for the big buffalo just off I-90.

(507) 283-4027, www.thoseblastedthings.com

Bourbon, Baby!

Visit Blue Mound Liquor for its unique and extensive collection of bourbon.

Blue Mound Liquor. 319 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-5052.

Spring into Fashion at Tyana’s Spring is upon us and what better way to celebrate the sunnier weather than with new clothes! Shop at Tyana’s for the latest Spring fashions. 111 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 920-9115.

Incredibly Soft You simply will not believe how incredibly soft these minky blankets truly are. Get your kit including everything except the batting, and create your own.

Available at The Sewing Basket. 204 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-9769.

Spring Loaded Specials Join us on Saturday, April 16 from 9am to 4pm as we celebrate Luverne’s Spring Loaded Home, Health & Living Show. Stop into our store to learn about decorating with vinyl and register to win a custom cut “Welcome” vinyl decal. Learn more by contacting Quality Printing Paper, Signs & Promotional Items at 116 W. Main St., Luverne MN. (888) 933-4457. www.qualityprinting-luverne.com

Take Your Chalk Paint® Outside!

Attend our Seminar During the Luverne Home Show. Palace Theatre • April 16, 1pm. In Store Chalk Paint® Demos • April 16, 11am, 12pm, 3pm. ReBorn Home Furnishings. 113 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 220-2250.

Mixes Make it Easy!

Shop Dragonfly for delicious mixes in several flavors!

Cookies, scones and party bites. Remember, if you make it at home, it’s homemade! Dragonfly. 206 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-2060.

Visit Luverne Visit Luverne on April 16 from 9 to 4… for your chance to win one of 3 - $100 bills given away for Spring Loaded!

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Commence to Celebrating Celebrate your grad with sweet treats.

Twenty different flavors to choose from — just $12.00-$24.00/dozen at The Cookie Jar. 230 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 978-0991.

Custom Perfection This gorgeous kitchen island features custom corbels, panel ends, and beaded face frames with inset doors. Dakota Kitchen and Bath.

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Phoenix: Rising From Addiction

by Alexa Giebink The phoenix is a bird from classical mythology that dies in a show of flames and is then reborn from out of the ashes. The memoir Phoenix: Rising From Addiction tells how one family fought their way out of the fires of addiction and tragedy and rose together, stronger from the ashes. Get your copy at Jojo’s Closet, 1404 E. Cedar St., Brandon, SD. (605) 951-6925.

A Pretzel....in a Loaf!

A much better shape for sandwiches. Our pretzel loaf is a delicious blend of barley, sweetness, and salt. Give it a try every Thursday in April! Breadsmith. 609 W. 33rd St., (605) 338-1338 and 1813 S. Marion Rd., (605) 275-2338.

Rustic Style These galvanized tin garden pots are just right for your favorite spring blooms or succulents.

Several sizes and shapes to choose from. $14.95 - $34.95 each at Oak Ridge Nursery. 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd, Brandon. (605) 582-6565.

April Capri Sale These hip rider capris (in both adult and children’s sizes) are just $5 in April — while supplies last! Choose from black, pink or tan. All sales final. The Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Ave. (605) 335-8242.

Extra Inspiration Each purchase helps someone in need. 25% of net proceeds of GOOD WORKS jewelry will help build solar panels and clean water systems to 7 rural areas, fund a playground for 107 orphans, and provide 50,000 meals to the homeless.

Available at Beautique Boutique. 1316 E. Cedar St., Brandon. 605) 582-2882.

Hours of Fun Made in Germany, Bruder toys feature realistic details, are manufactured from high-quality plastics such as ABS and provide hours of fun playing indoors and outdoors.

Large selection available at Kidtopia. Dawley Farms location and 57th & Western. (605) 334-4825.

Bb.Texture This new line gives hair that elusive, undoneyet-done quality, with a hint of grit, hold and a tousled, shine-free finish. Available at Rainn Salon and Spa. 57th & Western. (605) 521-5099.

good hYOUman Shop our new good hYOUman activewear. Multiple colors, sayings, and styles to choose from at You’ve Been Framed. 57th & Western. 361-9229.

Single Barrel Bourbons Treat yourself to a single barrel bourbon chosen specifically by Heather for Good Spirits Fine Wine & Liquor. Only the best! $23.99 - $49.99 shown. 41st & Minnesota. 339-1500.

Pallet Art Rustic and unique, pallet art is all the rage. Choose from many sizes, themes and sayings. Heidi’s Décor & More. 2101 W. 41st St. (east side of Scheel’s on Western) (605) 271-9339.

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Be prepared for your outdoor adventures with new kicks from Merrell. Your little ones will be ready for any adventure — from exploring the city to hiking to wilderness excursions. New (huge!) selection has just arrived at Stride Rite.

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

Glassware Colorful hand blown glassware by artist Jon Bush of Hot Glass Ranch. Large and small vases, tumblers, and bowls available. Rehfeld’s Art & Framing.

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Cute Things Are Sprouting This Spring!

Purl, the Little Knit Girl makes an adorable gift for anyone’s basket. Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, (605) 271-0741, www.athenafibers.com.

Hot Summer Styles Coming Soon!

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Summer Camps Please visit siouxfalls.colormemine.com for a complete summer camps listing and sign your kids up now! Color Me Mine. 3709 W. 41st St. (605) 362-6055.

For the Man That Has Everything This money clip is a beautiful and functional personality statement featuring some of the unique materials and forged metals that are the hallmark of William Henry’s collections; a timeless heirloom to be proudly worn and used for a lifetime before handing it down to another generation. The Diamond Room. 3501 W. 57th St. (605) 362-0008.

Swedish Dish Cloths We love these gorgeous fun, functional and eco-friendly dishcloths. Perfect for doing the dishes, wiping up spills or cleaning the bathroom and the best bit is they don’t leave streaks on granite. Lovely small gifts for anyone who has to do the cleaning but likes a bit of style. Available at Forget Me Not Gift Boutique. 57th & Western. (605) 335-9878.

Spills Happen Minimaize mess with these 100% silicone bibs with crumb catcher. Made by the creators of Chew Beads, they are perfect for new self feeders. Easy to rinse or wipe clean, waterproof & dries instantly. Soft and flexible design rolls up for easy travel. Available at Eddy Joy Baby Boutique. 57th & Western. (605) 275-0014.

Snack Up with Savory Turn ordinary saltines into amazing party crackers with these simple and tasty seasonings in Original, Texas Chipotle and Sweet Bar-BQue. Available at The Robin’s Nest. 108 W. Willow Street, Harrisburg, SD. (605) 767-0191. www.therobinsnestsd.net

Easy Care Gardens These fleshy-leaved plants thrive in the simplest of pots. You can create gorgeous succulent designs for your doorstep, patio, and garden from the large selection from Josephine’s Floral Design.

401 E. 8th St. (605) 338-9290.

Photo Confetti | $24.99 Our Photo Confetti set contains approximately 480 pieces that are customized with your photos and text. The perfect way to decorate for any party or celebration! Harold’s Photo. www.haroldsphoto.com

Mothers Day is May 8th The deadline for fingerprints & handwriting gifts is April 9th & stamped gifts is April 16th.” Dates subject to change - contact the store for more info. Say Anything Jewelry. sayanythingjewelry.com, 225 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 695-3997.

Class of 2017!

It’s not too early to schedule your Senior Portrait Session at Julie Prairie Photography. Free hair and makeup with your session by Angelique of Platinum Imagination. Check us out to see what makes us different from the rest! Call (605) 359-6640 or e-mail jp@julieprairie.com for more information. Julie Prairie Photography 400 N. Main Downtown Sioux Falls, SD.

Calling All Ladies For Ladies Night every Thursday at Carnaval Brazilian grill with great specials in the fantastic setting of Carnaval Brazilian Grill.

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Focus on Lifestyle Changes Weight Loss in 2016 — Sit Less and More More Tips

BY BRYANN BECKER KNECHT, AVERA HEALTH

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t’s easy to fall into the latest fad diet craze. Many products promise so much — but rarely do any of them result in weight loss alone.

If you want to lose weight in 2016, it takes a lifestyle change in what you eat and how you eat, and a commitment to regular exercise. That’s the key to losing weight and keeping it off long term.

Focusing on lifestyle changes and forming new healthy habits will help you find success.

The first step probably comes as no surprise: Commit to a regular exercise routine. “Exercise is by far the most effective way to maintain a healthy weight,” said David Basel, MD, Avera Medical Group Vice President of Clinical Quality, who practices

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at Avera Medical Group Harrisburg. “Exercise helps control hunger and increases your sense of well-being.”

Aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity (such as walking quickly or riding a bike) five times a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (such as running), or a mix of both. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends incorporating muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups.

“That is the No. 1 key. If you can do that, you’re going to be in good shape. It may be almost impossible to maintain a healthy weight without exercise,” Basel said.

Consider these weight loss tips: 1. Pay attention to portion control.

Focus on eating healthy, minimally processed foods. Avoid fast foods, and especially watch your portion control at restaurants, where plate sizes often make it difficult to monitor your calorie intake.

2. Eat slowly.

Take your time while you’re eating and enjoy your food. “In our stressful, busy lives now, we’re eating so quickly that our body doesn’t have time to tell us when we’re full,” Basel said.

3. Move more, more often.

Beyond focused exercise, look at ways to improve your activity level throughout the day. Currently, more than one half of an average person’s day is spent in activities involving prolonged sitting. That much sitting can come with harmful health outcomes.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk around at work when you can find an excuse. Instead of grabbing a handful of chocolate, walk and get a glass of water. It all adds up.

4. Set a realistic goal weight.

Visit with your provider to set a goal weight. Your provider can help you identify a weight that is achievable and that you will be comfortable maintaining.

5. Take advantage of health and wellness benefits offered through your health plan.

Many health plans sponsor wellness benefits, such as a health coach. As you are setting wellness goals, it’s also a great time to take an overall health risk assessment (HRA). This assessment will provide you with an overview of your potential risk for health concerns such as heart disease and stroke. Find a free online health risk assessment at Avera.org. Click on Health Information and Tools & Multimedia.

6. Increase your exercise gradually.

When you’re starting a new weight loss program, the tendency is to overdo exercise. Gauge your exercise appropriately, and increase the amount of exercise gradually over a period of 2-3 weeks. The older you are, the more you may have to modify the intensity of your exercise plan.

7. Have reasonable expectations for weight loss.

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Sit less and move more during your day by following these tips: 1. Spend a third of your lunch hour walking.

2. W alk on your breaks and while talking on the phone.

3. Have a walk-and-talk meeting instead of a sitting meeting.

4. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

5. Park at a spot farther away from the entrance of your building.

6. Spend time walking before and after work.

7. Replace watching TV with active hobbies.

8. Be active during TV commercial breaks.

9. Set a goal to limit your sitting time to less than two to three hours per day.

10. C onsider using a standing desk or treadmill desk at work.

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6 Things Your Orthopedic Surgeon Wants You to Know So You Can

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ging can be hard. Change is difficult for many of us, no matter how old we are. In my 20 plus years of taking care of patients as an orthopedic surgeon, I have noticed that some of my patients age much better than others. Why? Is it luck, socioeconomics, their genes? Possibly, but I notice that they all share 6 habits that I believe has helped them maintain their physical, mental and emotional health well into their 80s and beyond.

1. GET RID OF BAD HABITS. Okay, I know we all have our vices and there is nothing wrong with many of them, in moderation. But my #1, if you do nothing else from this list, is to please quit smoking. Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, so why are so many people over 60 still doing it? I suspect many people believe that “the damage has been done.” Studies have shown that even at an older age, changing bad habits

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such as smoking can positively impact a senior’s health later in life. Setting aside the health benefits of quitting, there are also financial benefits to consider. If you live in the United States and smoke one pack a day, you will spend about $5,000 a year on cigarettes! Just think what you could do with this money.

2. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT. This is one you have heard over and over again, but I can’t emphasize enough how important it is. As an orthopedic surgeon, I see firsthand what being overweight can do to your joints and bones. It can lead to osteoarthritis, also called the wear-and-tear arthritis. Staying at a healthy weight will also decrease your chances of breast cancer and diabetes during your later years. And, it will do wonders for your self-esteem by helping you seek out a social connection and promote feelings of independence.

3. EXERCISE AND STAY ACTIVE. This one goes hand in hand with # 2 to help you maintain your weight, but just as important is what exercise does for you mentally. Exercise can have a profound effect on the brain, helping prevent memory loss, cognitive decline and dementia. It will improve your confidence and overall outlook on life. It can cut down on depression, especially if you exercise outdoors where you’ll get the benefit of fresh air and vitamin D from the sun, and possibly meet a dog out with its owner. I don’t know about you, but saying hello to a dog always puts me in a better mood.

4. MAINTAIN OLD FRIENDSHIPS AND MAKE NEW ONES. Spend time with people you enjoy and who make you feel upbeat. Spend time with at least one person every day. Be the one who initiates others to go to lunch, shopping, or other activities.

Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and meet others with similar interests as yours.

5. SLEEP MATTERS. It really does. Your body needs sleep to repair itself from your daily activities, both mentally and physically. If you’re not sleeping, this is not happening. Increase your daytime activities, so you are tired at night. If you are too sedentary, you may feel sleepy all of the time. Develop bedtime rituals such as soaking in a bath, or listening to music to help you relax. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark and cool for the best sleep environment. Of course, we now know that lack of sleep

can weaken the immune system, increase obesity, and put us at risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, so sleep does matter.

6. KEEP A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE. Grumpy Old Men may have been a great movie from the nineties, but it’s not how you want to live your life. Firstly, no one wants to be around someone who is grumpy or complaining all of the time, and you certainly won’t get invited to go on outings with your friends if you are “that guy”. Focus on the things you are grateful for. You have your health; you probably have well-adjusted adult children you can be proud of, etc. Accept the things you can’t change, and by this, I mean, why spend the time and energy on something that you can’t change anyway? Learn to accept it. And finally, look for the silver lining. Never feel hopeless because difficult times always lead to better days. **Matthew J. McKenzie, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Institute who specializes in spine, total joint replacements of the hips, knees and shoulders as well as revision total joint surgery. He cares for patients at the Sioux Falls Orthopedic Institute clinic and travels to Mitchell once a week as well. To schedule an appointment, please call 605-331-5890.

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Springtime in

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BY JESSICA WEISCHEDEL

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he Garden State’s largest metropolis, Newark, New Jersey, is a city full of fascination. Rich history, gorgeous nature, and endless activities for all to enjoy, Newark has been welcoming guests since its first hotel opened in 1670.

Each spring, the city comes alive with the largest collection of cherry blossoms in the nation. Branch Brook Park has over 4,300 cherry trees with 14 varieties of cherry blossoms, which have

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come to be known as Cherryblossomland. The park is a national landmark, and was the first county park to be opened for public use in the United States. Also found in Branch Brook Park is a large lake, a spectacular view of the Cathedral Basilica, a greenhouse, a butterfly garden, called “Monarch Meadow, pedestrian bridges, and sculptures flanking a formal boat landing. The roller rink is one of the last urban rinks, which offers a café, video games, and

themed skate events. There are also a soccer field, three baseball fields, and several jogging tracks nearby. Another park in Newark, Riverfront Park, includes a bright orange walkway with amazing views of the Passaic River, and opportunities for boating, kayaking, yoga, and movies under the stars during the summer.

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is full of outdoor activities, with eight miles of trails through 3,660 acres of

wilderness area. Get a close-up view of some of the animals you might encounter out and about at the Wildlife Observation Center, with three observation blinds and boardwalk trails.

Located on the banks of the Passaic River is The Ironbound District, where culinary adventure and old world style await. Home to over 170 restaurants, shops, small cafĂŠs and close to several major sports and entertainment venues, it is the ideal location for

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pre and post-game or concert outings. The Ironbound is known for its awesome food and extraordinary nightlife, with dance clubs such as Vivo and unique experiences such as Hell’s Kitchen Lounge.

Nearby, the Mills at Jersey Gardens is New Jersey’s largest premium outlet mall with over 200 stores. With no sales tax on clothing or shoes, the mall is a popular one for visitors with over 18 million a

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year coming from all over the world. Located just five minutes from Newark International Airport and 30 minutes from Manhattan, shuttles allow for easy travel to and from this shopping haven.

For those looking to make some new discoveries and express their creativity, the Newark Museum is right around the corner.

Featuring American and Tibetan collections, the Dreyfus

Your body is a remarkable network of bone, tissue and joints working in perfect harmony.

But when injuries occur, that process can be interrupted. At Orthopedic Institute, orthopedic medicine is all we do. We work to get you up and moving again, recreating that perfect harmony, whatever that may be for you.

OrthopedicInstituteSF.com 605.331.5890 Planetarium, the Ballantine Victorian mansion, and sculpture gardens, this museum entertains all year long. The largest museum in NewJersey has interactive galleries, science experiments, workshops, and special family programing like Dinosaur Day. Kids never have a boring moment while visiting this unforgettable treasure. The Victorian Ballantine House lets visitors experience

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another era and is a National Historic Landmark. In the summer, the annual Jazz in the Garden Summer Concert Series keeps the crowd entertained and has presented all-star lineups of talented jazz musicians for more than 40 years. Another great thing for kids to enjoy in Newark is GlassRoots Studio. Learn the art of glassblowing and play with fire with flame-working workshops,

where you will learn to build beautiful glass objects with various torch techniques. Glassblowing and kiln-forming workshops offer bead making, flat glass art, and flower pot casting.

One of the country’s largest and most glamorous performing arts venues is located in this fine city as well. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and Newark Symphony

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Hall. World-class dance, theatre, music, comedy, and more are performed here, including the Grammy Award-winning New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. There is always something going on here. The Prudential Center also offers entertainment for everyone, from the Harlem Globetrotters, Ringling Bros., Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, NHL New Jersey Devils, and concerts

from artists like Pink, Jay Z, and Taylor Swift. The nation’s largest gospel music competition, McDonald’s Gospelfest, happens here yearly as well. The Red Bull Arena is one of the finest soccer facilities in North America, and hosts a number of New York Red Bull matches as well as international friendlies, NCAA, and high school soccer games.

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for kids 72 Cute Spring Crafts for Kids

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hat if you could join a group of soon-to-be-moms and share in your journey to motherhood?

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CenteringPregnancy is a prenatal care program that incorporates health assessment, education, and support for expectant mothers and their partners in a group setting.

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throughout their pregnancy. Sanford Women’s OBGYN physicians and Certified Nurse Midwives are certified in CenteringPregnancy care and group facilitation, and lead the same group through ten sessions.

During each meeting, moms-to-be meet individually with their health care provider for a personal health assessment. All then meet together for a 90-minute educational session and group

“It’s really our patients – the moms-to-be – that take the lead in the sessions,” says Jeanne Hassebroek-Johnson, MD, OB/GYN at Sanford.

“They play an integral role not only in their own care, but also the care of each other.”

DDDDD DDDDD DDDDD discussion – allowing each to share, listen, and ask questions about a variety of topics related to pregnancy, birth and the postpartum experience.

Women and their partners receive all their education in their group sessions, and don’t need to take time away from work or home to attend additional childbirth classes. Each appointment has loosely structured topics including nutrition, common pregnancy complaints, or labor and delivery concerns.

“It’s really our patients – the moms-to-be – that take the lead in the sessions,” says Jeanne Hassebroek-Johnson, MD, OB/GYN at Sanford. “They play an integral role not only in their own care, but also the care of each other.”

Through this unique model of care, women are also empowered to choose health-promoting behaviors. It allows these women to become more involved in their own care, to gain the confidence and skills they need to care for themselves and their babies.

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HELPING YOU ON YOUR WAY TO PARENTHOOD

Whether you are already pregnant or just thinking about having a baby, let Sanford Women’s help you prepare for pregnancy and parenting. Join us to meet our team of experts – all ready to answer your questions and help you prepare in this open-house and relaxing environment.

Monday, April 11 • 6:30 - 8 p.m.

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To register, call (605) 328-7140 or visit womens.sanfordhealth.org, keyword: B4 Baby.

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“Studies have shown fewer preterm deliveries, better baby outcomes and improved breastfeeding success rates,” says Teresa Buell, CNM, certified nurse midwife at Sanford. “And the satisfaction expressed by both the mom-to-be and her provider affirms the effectiveness of this model.”

Another benefit of the program is the strong support system and relationships created during the 10-session program.

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each other. Centering moms create lasting friendships and are wonderful resources to one another during a very exciting but also stressful time.

“I’ve seen members of our group form lasting friendships,” says Teresa. “These women are making connections that just aren’t possible in the traditional care setting.”

To learn more about Centering Pregnancy® at Sanford Health, call (605) 328-7700.

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CRAFTS FOR KIDS

BY JESSICA WEISCHEDEL

Pipe Cleaner Flower Pots

Handprint Ducklings

Materials Needed: styrofoam cups, acrylic paint, paint brush, green pipe cleaners, pipe cleaners in flower colors, pennies, glue, and green tissue paper.

Materials Needed: White craft paper, yellow craft paint, an orange marker, and a black marker.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. (You may need to experiment with different temps until you get the results you desire). Place styrofoam cups upside down with the open end of the cup down on a dark coated cookie sheet, placing them about 1 to 2 inches apart. Bake in the oven for approximately 3 minutes, watching carefully as they slightly melt. Don’t walk away! Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and set aside to completely cool off. Do not touch the cups until they are all the way cooled. As they cool, the melted styrofoam will release and allow you to remove them easily. Once cooled, paint the cups, which are now your flower pots, with any color acrylic paint you’d like. Let these dry, then glue a penny inside the bottom, which will help hold them upright so the flower’s weight doesn’t make the pot fall over. Crinkle up some green tissue paper and put inside your pot. Get creative with your pipe cleaners by wrapping them around the ends of different sized paint brushes in order to create various coils that resemble flowers. Then, insert a green pipe cleaner into the coiled pipe cleaner to add a stem. Add your flowers to the pots and glue everything in place. Create a little flower pot garden for your window sill in celebration of Spring’s arrival.

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Instructions: Create a crafting space and lay out some white paper. Have your kids dip their hands in yellow craft paint and carefully place their hand on the paper. Then, dip their thumbs or other finger tips into the yellow paint and create a trail of yellow finger prints trailing behind their yellow hand.

Once the paint is completely dry, using an orange marker, draw on a beak to the thumb of your hand print, and to the upper right side of each finger print below the hand. Use a black marker to draw on one eye by the beak, and little foot prints to make ducklings out of the finger prints and a duck out of the hand print!

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Plastic Bottle Wind Spinner

Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms

Materials Needed: 1-liter

Materials: Twigs and branches,

plastic bottle, colorful duct tape, box cutter, scissors, coated paper clip, a snap swivel (this is a piece of fishing tackle available at most stores that have a sporting goods section, and are inexpensive), and fishing line.

tissue paper, white school glue, scissors, and a pencil with an eraser end.

Instructions: Wash out your plastic bottle and remove any labels. Using colorful tape, cover the middle section of the bottle. Starting from the top of the tape and ending at the bottom of the tape, carefully use a box cutter to cut vertical slits in the bottle about 3/4 inches a part. Once all of the slits are made, push the top of the bottle toward the bottom of the bottle, which will cause the slits to collapse. Hold this in place and fold each slit in the center, creating a crease. Next, at the top of each slit, make a 45-degree fold to the right, and at the bottom of each slit, make a 45-degree fold to the left, which angles the slits and allows the wind to catch them and make the bottle spin.

Take the bottle cap and cut a small hole in the top. Unfold and stretch out the paper clip and thread it through the looped end of the snap swivel. Twist the paper clip together, then insert it into the top of the bottle cap hole, bending the ends of the paper clip to secure it. Loop the fishing line through the swivel, then hang outside to enjoy throughout the whole season.

with your little ones and find twigs and branches as big or small as you would like to make your cherry blossom. Look for some with interesting shapes. Once your twigs and branches are gathered, cut your tissue paper into strips about 1 inch wide, then cut these strips into 1 inch squares. Green tissue paper makes a great accent for your cherry blossoms, and cutting this color into 1/2 inch squares is recommended.

Stack 2 pieces of tissue paper on top of each other, rotating the top piece so 8 points are showing. Have your child decide which colors to use or whether they want to stack the same color or different colors together.

Place the eraser end of the pencil down in the center of the paper stack, then pick up the papers and twist them around the eraser. If you have a green accent to add, do this after you have twisted the stack of two papers.

Next, dip the paper which is still on the pencil into white glue. The goal is to only get the glue on the flat part of the paper at the end of the eraser and not up on the sides. While the glue is still wet, press the paper onto the branch. Carefully slip the eraser out of the paper and you now have your cherry blossom.

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Birthday For

BY AMITY SHAY

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n sunny spring mornings when the cold breaks and the birds start to sing, furry babies are born. Hiding away, in the comfort of a cozy nook, shelter or nest. Tiny babies, with wide eyes greet the world with great delight. It’s spring: a time when life is new and alive. A time of new beginnings, fresh starts and pretty flowers. So let’s celebrate the new life that spring brings by having a Birthday for Bunny.

Bunny, also know as “Butterscotch” started his special day out by having a delightful sweet from CH Patisserie. His favorite is chocolate covered strawberry. After he gobbled up his French macaroon, he decided he wanted to hop over to the Washington Pavilion and play dress up at the Raven’s Childrens Studio. Then he went to go play with the ball wall on the top floor of the Science

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Center. He was so happy that he hopped all over downtown before stopping at Coffea for the best drink in town. Yum! Butterscotch, loved the sculpture walk on Philips Avenue so much that he took many funny selfies. Silly birthday bunny! All this walking and hopping made bunny very hungry, and when Butterscotch is hungry, he scurries over to Sanaa’s for his favorite food; tabouli. He also grabbed some hummus to go because he was going to meet his very best friend, North at McKennan Park for a birthday play date.

They played on the slides, in the sand and on the swings. What a perfect way to spend a spring day.

Tuckered and tired out, bunny went to the library to pick up some new bedtime stories because all bunnies love books at bedtime.

He searched for the perfect books before bouncing over to grocery

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“May you and yours have a delightful spring filled with magical moments that leave life enchanted with wondrous possibilities.” store to pick up some delicious organic carrots. Hop, hop, hop; Butterscotch went home. At home he had a tasty dinner of carrots dipped in hummus; his second favorite meal. Butterscotch thought about his wonderful birthday and all of his favorite places he got to visit. He snuggled up with a book and fell fast asleep.

Life is made up of many small moments, all of which are worth Getting kids to put down their electronics celebrating, includingand bunny’s birthday,isora the birthdaywhen of any very play outside no-brainer loved stuffed animal your livingbackyard at your home.

Thea children contains slackline!enjoyed this celebration immensely. May you and yours have a delightful spring filled with magical moments that leave life enchanted with wondrous possibilities.

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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.

Stories from Bug Garden

by Lisa Moser What may appear to be an abandoned garden is actually home to an unusual array of insects.

Meet a ladybug who prefers making mud angels to acting like a lady, a roly-poly bug who loves to roll (“wa-hoo!”), a cricket who dreams of grand adventures, and a whole neighborhood of bugs gazing up at a fireworks show of flowers bursting into bloom. These inviting vignettes are sure to have readers seeing bugs in a whole new light.

Come peer between blades of grass at the secret lives of a garden’s tiniest inhabitants, revealed in lyrical vignettes and charming illustrations.

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Baa Baa Smart Sheep

by Mark Sommerset Little Baa Baa is bored. So when Quirky Turkey comes along, the opportunity to make mischief is too good to resist. “What’s that?” asks Turkey, pointing at a suspicious something on the ground. “What’s what?”

“That there.” “This here?” “Yes, that there.”

“Oh, it’s just a pile of . . . smarty tablets.”

“Ohhh. . .” After a well-sustained buildup evoking hilarity and disbelief, this kid-pleasing trickster tale will have readers both groaning and laughing out loud at the payoff.

Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewick Press

I Spy on the Farm

by Edward Gibbs Down on the farm, there are many colorful and noisy animals to spy. Look through the spy holes and use the clues to make a guess; then turn the page to discover which animal is there. Toddlers will quickly become engaged in the game, joining in with the animal noises, learning colors, and eventually recognizing each letter and its sound.

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Fabulous Frogs

by Martin Jenkins Huge frogs, tiny frogs, hairy frogs, and flying frogs hop through the pages of this colorful nonfiction book. Discover the Goliath frog, biggest in the world, and the Darwin’s frog, which has a pointy nose and holds its tadpoles in its mouth until they are big enough to care for themselves. Learn why some frogs are brightly colored, and which one can bury itself in the desert until rain comes. Curious minds will jump at the chance to explore all kinds of frogs, from the most exotic to the greenishbrown specimens in their own backyards.

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The Hide-and-Scare Bear

by Ivan Bates There once lived a naughty and mischievous bear who liked playing a game he called hide-and-scare.

Then along came Rabbit, who offered advice — a short rabbit lesson on how to be nice.

But can a little rabbit show a big bear that there is a kinder way to play?

A naughty bear learns an important lesson!

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Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth

by Jarvis Deep in the jungle lurks Alan the alligator, descended from a long line of very scary alligators. He prepares carefully — polishing his scales, brushing each of his big, scary teeth, and practicing his frightening faces — then sneaks into the jungle to terrorize the jungle critters. (“I’m big, scary Alan! Fear my razor-sharp teeth!”) But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to enjoy the crossword, run a warm mud bath, and take out his teeth, which nobody else knows are false. Until one morning, when Alan wakes up and finds that his teeth are gone! Without those teeth, he’s just not very scary, and scaring is the only thing he knows how to do. Or is it? Witty, charming, and playful storytelling will have preschoolers cheering for Alan as he discovers a new way to fit in.

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Violet Rose and the Surprise Party

by Jannie Ho When Violet Rose and her friends realize that their friend Lily has a birthday coming up, they decide to throw her a surprise party. With stickers, press-out cards, and activities on every page, readers can help with all the preparation—from making and delivering invitations to decorating Lily’s birthday cake. This delightful and unique activity book will inspire kids to get crafty—without the mess!

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Peppa Pig and the Year of Family Fun

by Entertainment One Spring is the time for planting, and Peppa’s fans will be happy to help her sow seeds and sprinkle them with a watering can.

Summer is perfect for jumping in pools and building a sandcastle (watch out, Daddy Pig!). Autumn winds call for flying (and rescuing) a kite, and winter snow offers so many ways to play. There’s laughter all year round in this novelty book filled with tabs to pull, flaps to flip, and a kid-pleasing popup scene at the end.

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Guess How Much I Love You: One More Tickle!

by Sam McBratney Little Nutbrown Hare wants to know if Big Nutbrown Hare is ticklish. “Can I tickle your ears? Is your nose tickly, too?” Tickle, tickle, tickle! Little ones can join in too, tickling the soft and snuggly puppet that pops through each page, or — just maybe — being tickled themselves by Little Nutbrown Hare! A sweet interactive book-and-toy combination makes storytime even more fun — and tickly.

From the creators of Guess How Much I Love You comes a brand-new, lovable, huggable novelty book featuring a soft plush puppet.

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One, Two, Three, Mother Goose

by Iona Opie My Very First Mother Goose A selection of counting and number poems from Iona Opie’s classic Mother Goose nursery-rhyme compilations is gathered in a sturdy board book just right for babies to hold and love. Rosemary Wells’s gentle and cuddly creatures populate the pages, making the lap-reading experience as snuggly as it is educational. Count one happy baby while reading these cherished Mother Goose rhymes.

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Avenir :: 1 MONTH OLD

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Kieran Michael :: 1 YEAR OLD

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EACH MONTH WE WILL CHOOSE & FEATURE NEW CUTE KIDS. YOUR CHILD COULD BE NEXT, SO SEND YOUR PHOTO TODAY. Email your photo to etc.mag@sio.midco.net – just one per child. Please include the following information in your email: child’s first name, age, birth date, parents or guardians names, address, email address and phone number. Please make sure they are high-resolution photos (the highest setting on your camera). Parents must own the rights to all submitted photos.

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Blue, best friend of Sara

Ava, best friend of Dawson, Gabe and Sam

Prince, best friend of Elizabeth Staggs

Lucy, best friend of Janelle Kelly

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HEARTWORM DISEASE • It takes only one mosquito to transmit Heartworm • Heartworms live in the hearts and lungs of infected pets. Left untreated, heartworm disease is fatal • Some common signs of heartworm infection include coughing, difficulty breathing, and sluggishness. Recently infected pets may show no signs of Heartworm disease • Dog should be tested for Heartworm every 12 months • Heartworm prevention is less expensive than treatment. Treatment can cost more than 15x that of a years worth of Heartworm preventive • There are ZERO approved treatments for Heartworm in Cats • Protect your pet from Heartworm year round

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Hattie C. Phillips • 1841-1833

BY BRUCE BLAKE

Hattie C. Phillips 1841-1833 S. Phillips Ave. & W. 10th St., Sioux Falls

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his plaque is dedicated to an outstanding pioneer woman whose efforts helped to develop the religious, educational, civic, and cultural life of the community.

Dr. Josiah L. Phillips brought his wife Hattie to abandoned Fort Dakota in 1870, where they lived in the officers quarters until moving into their first home in 1873 near this site. As one of only seven women, Mrs. Phillips immediately began her benevolent and charitable work.

After the death of her husband in 1882, Hattie Phillips raised a family of seven children and managed a huge amount of property. Her leadership in establishing the first pioneer Union Sunday School, Women’s Benevolent Association, History Club, WCTU, Children’s Home Society, and YMCA exemplified the courage, spirit, and determination of the pioneer women of Sioux Falls.

DEDICATED IN JUNE 1976 BY THE WOMEN’S DIVISION, SIOUX FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION

1886 Woodcut

“Echoes of the Sioux,” a promotional booklet published in 1889, contained a woodcut of the $50,000 mansion built in 1884-85 for Hattie Phillips on a bluff above Covell Lake.

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Hattie and Her Seven Children:

From left to right, the names of Hattie’s children were: Alice, Abigail, Rosie, Charlie, Josephine, mother Hattie, Flora, and Annie. It is interesting to note that Abigail was the first Euramerican child to be born in Sioux Falls and that Josephine was born after the death of her father.

Image owner: Siouxland Heritage Museums.