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BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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t’s no secret that Sioux Falls has been seeing tremendous growth in recent years, both in residential and commercial development.

The growth, the business climate and quality of life have long been contributors to national accolades for Sioux Falls, and it is likely those factors also contributed to the opening of Moe’s Home Collection at Lake Lorraine.

While construction continues on other properties in this development just off Interstate 29 and West 26th Street, Tamara and David Dettler opened the store last month as the first U.S.-based Moe’s licensee.

The Dettlers became acquainted with Moe’s because they purchased from the company for their other Sioux Falls business, You’ve Been Framed at The Bridges at 57th.

“Moe’s is a family-owned business based in Vancouver,” says Tamara, “and we were intrigued when we learned they were expanding from just wholesale into the retail market. They have a couple of family-owned stores in Canada and the U.S., but we are the first licensee store in the U.S. What a great thing for Sioux Falls!”

Although she admits they did wonder what they were getting into by entering into a second business venture, they were drawn to both the quality of the products and the philosophy of the company.

“They really understand the importance of ‘home,’” she says. “It isn’t just four walls that provide shelter, but it’s also a place that reflects who we are. Our homes can provide comfort and security, as well as beauty and functionality.”

“Design Made Simple” is Moe’s approach, and you see that in the layout of the store, where they use a “pod” approach so customers can easily find coordinating pieces. Each of these stylized areas typically centers on a larger piece like a bed, sofa or dining table. Then, accessories like wall art, shelving units, lamps or vases are added to show how different pieces can be put together.

This approach is helpful for customers who may have a certain color scheme or style in mind.

For those who like the industrial look, for example, there are furnishings for nearly every room, such as desks, side tables or dining

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Our homes can provide comfort and security, as well as beauty and functionality.

tables made from materials like rustic wood tops supported by metal pipe legs or an iron base with working wheels.

If you are drawn to Hollywood glam, then the Gold Dust collection might be for you, with its shades of black and white with classy touches of gold. Pieces in this grouping include abstract wall art that incorporate gold leaf in the design, an elegant lamb’s fur pillow that is black with snowlike highlights, or the dramatic Pharaoh Stool made from white stoneware with black and glimmering gold bands.

One of the current color trends is variations of blue, which Tamara says she loves. The color can be muted and paired with soft shades of grey or with ivory in a bedroom setting. Or you can go bold with royal or navy in an armchair or with an accent like the funky Jazz Side Table that looks like strings of beads but is actually cast in iron.

Because trends are constantly changing, Moe’s is always changing, Tamara says. That ensures customers can find one-of-a-kind pieces for their homes – including colors or accessories that they might not otherwise have thought of…like a large art print of a colorful tree frog with glasses, coppercolored rhino heads to hang on the wall or an enormous gun metal skull to accent your coffee table.

With a team of designers in the store, Moe’s offers personalized services for home builders, independent interior designers and for individual homeowners. They can also do home staging if you’re getting your home ready to sell.

Tamara adds that they sell right from the floor, so if you see something you love, you can have it that day – no waiting for a special order. However, if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for, the team has access to the full online catalog from Moe’s and will sit down with you to help you put your dream room together.

There’s one important thing to know about going to browse the floor at Moe’s Home Collection – you’ll need to allow yourself plenty of time!

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NEW STORE HELPS YOU FIND YOUR NEXT

Conversation Piece

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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conversation can do many things – convey thoughts and ideas, inspire, comfort, or energize. For a pair of local business owners, they are hoping for all of the above.

Conversation Piece opened recently on the busy corner of 11th Street and Minnesota Avenue - a collaborative venture of mother-daughter partners, Patience Pickner and Chelsea Tracy.

Both women are entrepreneurs in their own right. Pickner owns The Picket Fence, a floral and décor store in Chamberlain, and Tracy is the owner of Chelsea’s Boutique in downtown Sioux Falls.

The pair has been contemplating the idea of opening a store together for years.

A business owner for more than 20 years, Pickner had been wanting to expand to Sioux Falls and began looking around at available spaces. She and her daughter were excited that all the stars just started to align earlier in the year and this space at a high-traffic intersection became available.

During the time she was looking around at commercial space, Pickner was contemplating several name ideas for the business.

“My mom told me she had several ideas for names,” said Tracy, “and the first one she told me was Conversation Piece. I just said ‘That’s it!’”

After choosing the name, they realized the whole venture was meant to be because the store’s initials – CP – were the same as their names (Chelsea and Patience). The sentiment behind the name is simple – everyone loves to have that piece of furniture or other accent in their home that family or friends will say, “Hey, that’s unique – where’d you get that?” In other words, a conversation piece.

Although they carry a wide array of items, from tables and lamps to mirrors and clocks, you won’t see a shelf with ten clocks lined up in a row, says Tracy.

Instead, the store is arranged in little vignettes with pieces grouped by style or

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color. For example, one display features softer colors, while another highlights accents in rich jewel tones. There are displays with a Victorian-style theme with pinks and roses, and some that are “farmhouse chic” with sunflowers, rustic wood and pictures of cows.

The entire store is an eclectic fusion of unique, modern and vintage pieces, which reflects the different styles of both mom and daughter.

“We have similar tastes, but are still different enough that anyone can come in and find something that matches their style,” says Tracy.

Each of the women has been to market with the other, Tracy going along to market when her mom was picking out floral and décor items, and Pickner traveling with her daughter to clothing markets. However, they recently had their first experience of traveling to a market together to buy jointly for Conversation Piece. While getting ready for the store to open, they spent a lot of time picking out the inventory.

“I would pick things out and then show Chelsea,” says Pickner. “Then, she’d edit

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my selections based on her style. But then,” she adds laughing, “I edit back.”

Whatever that negotiation process entails, it works for them, and the result is a store certain to keep customers’ interest as they peruse the displays featuring everything from polka dot pottery to a big gold peacock. They plan to change the inventory regularly to keep it fresh and to ensure their customers are going home with special pieces to call their own.

They take buying cues from current trends at the markets, the seasons of the year, customer requests and even color trends. Pantone, which is the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, selects a color of the year each year. For 2017, the color of the year is “greenery,” so you see that reflected in furniture and other accessories throughout the store. And, of course, there is actual greenery.Pickner’s floral experience is evident in how those items are incorporated into displays.

“She’s humble about it, but my mom is well known in the floral industry and has taught classes all around the country,” says

Tracy. “She has even decorated the White House flower gardens for an event! We’re lucky to have her here now, and we look forward to hosting events in the future like design classes.”

Picker agrees that she really enjoys that aspect of her business and is happy to work with customers to create custom arrangements for their homes. While fresh flowers are always a special treat, she says that adding artificial flowers or greenery can really complete the look of any style someone may be working to create in their home. And, she adds, the quality of artificials has really changed over the years.

“In my store in Chamberlain, I had some artificial calla lilies on a table,” she says. “And one of my assistants walked by and put them in water because she thought they were real.”

With huge windows on two sides of the store, it will be easy to keep an eye on what’s new at the store. Plus, the pair is already using social media to showcase interesting items and get real-time customer feedback.

But, the best way to find that one-of-kind piece for your home…is to just stop in…. and have a conversation.

July Nordland Heritage Foundation and Heritage Park July Presentation July 1 10:30am Beaver Creek Church at Augustana Heritage Park 33rd Street across from Augustana University Campus Bill Hoskins, Director of the Siouxland Heritage Museums will present a program on “Norwegian Civil War Veterans of Minnehaha County”. The presentation is free courtesy of the Nordland Heritage Foundation. The park is also

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open each Sunday from 2:004:00, June-August for tours.

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Moonlight Movies Saturdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9pm 2nd Avenue between 10th & 11th Street Fawick Park Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a free outdoor movie in the park! Popcorn, candy, soda and water are available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk. No alcohol allowed in park, and please no smoking or

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littering. Parental discretion is advised; some movies may not be suitable for children of all age levels. INFO (605) 338-4009.

4th of July in Luverne, MN 4th of July at The Lake - Davis Lake Triathlon 10 am; Tons of Fun Inflatables 10 am to 10 pm, Fantasy Face Painting during the day; Food Vendors 11 am until done; 64 Team Bean Bag Tournament Noon to 4 pm; Beer Garden noon to 11:30 pm; Dock Dog Contest 11 am; Sand Castle Contest 2 to 3 pm; Log-rolling Championship 4

pm; Bingo 5:30 to 8 pm; Free harmonicas & lessons 4 pm; Live on Stage “Everett Smithson Band” (6:30 to 10:30 pm); Fireworks 10:30 pm. INFO www.luvernechamber.com Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, July 6 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and

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• Prairie Walk At Touch the Sky Prairie on 171st Street - 9 am - With US Fish & Wildlife Naturalist Howard Paul • Live History Re-enactors Throughout Town 11 am to 1 pm & 4 pm to 6 pm • Take 16 150th Bash on Main Downtown Luverne - 5 to 10 pm - Cold Beer - Luverne School Foundation Fundraiser (serving brats & trimmings) - Live Music Free Games - Outdoor Seating

• Luverne’s 150th Parade - 10 am Main Street - cash prizes for floats • Party at the Park - 5:30 to midnight Luverne City Park - great food, beverages, beer and wine garden - 3 stages with live music featuring: Carnegie Minstrels, Colby Anderson, Tequila Sunrise, Not Exactly, Jim Groth, Neo Johnson, and John & the Jerks • 150th Birthday Fireworks - 11 pm - Luverne City Park

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.

JULY 16 •P rairie Plants Medicine Walk - Touch the Sky Prairie - 11 am - Join Ethnobotanist Jeffrey Emmel for short walk and discussions about uses of plants by indigenous and white settles of the prairie •C ommunity Service of Thanksgiving American Reformed Church - 3 pm

Historic Walking Tour of Duluth Avenue Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 6 • 6:30 p.m.

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while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com

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Animals on the Amphitheatre Friday, July 7 11am - 11:45am River Greenway Between 6th & 8th Streets An event the whole family will love – get up-close and personal with the live animals and artifacts of the famous Great Plains Zoo’s Zoomobile.

Featuring educational and entertaining presentations by knowledgeable zoo staff, Animals on the Amphitheatre brings the zoo to you! INFO (605) 338-4009.

Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank Friday, July 7 5:30pm 8th & Railroad Center, 401 E. 8th Street On the First Friday of the month, June through September, DTSF treats you to the ultimate block party experience located on the Eastbank of downtown Sioux Falls. Enjoy live music, food vendors, beer, wine, and shopping at some of the most unique stores along the boardwalk of the 8th & Railroad Center. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Free First Friday Friday, July 7 5pm - 8pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Come enjoy free admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center, free admission to the Visual Arts Center, free special lectures, artist receptions and other scheduled events in the building (Please note CineDome film admission is a separate, low rate on Free First Friday evenings). INFO (605) 367-6000.

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Carolina Story at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series Friday, July 7 noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Carolina Story will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from Bagel Boy. Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com.

Super Second Saturday Saturday, July 8 • 10am - 2pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Sioux Falls , SD 57103 Join us at your Washington Pavilion every second Saturday for an experience that is nothing short of SUPER! Each month features new exciting, educational and interactive experiences designed to enhance and expand your knowledge of the everyday to the extraordinary. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Second Sunday in the Vineyard Sunday, July 9 1-4 pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD Music by Elizabeth Hunstad • Hunny & Bunny food truck.

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Hot Summer Nites 2017 Wednesday, July 12 5:30pm - 10:30pm Downtown Join us on the “hottest nite” of year for great music, food, drinks and some of the sweetest rides you’ll see in one place!

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Live music and beer garden on Main. INFO www.luvernecahmber.com Historic Walking Tour of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 13 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, July 13 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and children over the age of 5.

Not recommended for those not comfortable in the dark.

Tickets only $2, program begins promptly on the hour with no late entry. Groups of 8 or more, please call ahead.

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Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Mogen’s Heroes will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Pickle Barrel. Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com.

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Friday, July 14 9:30 a.m.

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 Pettigrew Home & Museum Friday, July 14 • 9am Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 North Duluth Avenue Take a look behind the closed doors of the Pettigrew Home & Museum and see the artifact storage and work areas.

Free admission. Call (605) 367-7097 to register. www. siouxlandmuseums.com Downtown Summer Crazy Days July 14 & 15 Downtown Sioux Falls Find great deals by shopping Downtown Crazy Days! Please note that stores normally open on Sundays may extend Crazy Days through Sunday. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum

Tuesday, July 18 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 VAC Stroller Tour Tuesday, July 18 10:30am Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. For parents and caregivers with babies 0 - 18 months Join us for a casual and lively tour of our current exhibitions led by one of our knowledgeable docents - just for parents and

caregivers and their pre-toddlerage children. Designed to allow you to be mindful of your young ones as you look at and talk about art with other adults, these guided tours are a special kind of outing where no one minds if a baby lends his or her opinion with a coo or cry. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Victorian Girl Day Camp at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Tuesday, July 18 9am - 4pm Pettigrew Home & Museum Girls ages 8-14 can learn about what it was like to be a Victorian Girl with a tea party, outdoor games, crafts, and a tour of the historic Pettigrew Home. $25 registration includes snacks and crafts. Call 367-7097 to register in advance. INFO www.siouxlandmuseums.com

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Tea Time Mini Camp at the Pettigrew Home & Museum Wednesday, July 19 1pm - 4pm Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Kids ages 5-8 can come dressed in their finest to learn about what it meant to be an American child growing up a century ago!

Learn about manners, etiquette, make crafts, and have a tea party. $15 registration, please call (605) 367-7097 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Kid’s Activity DayMasquerade! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, July 20 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.

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. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Historic Walking Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery-Crown Hill Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 20 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Bo Depena at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series Friday, July 21 • noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Bo Depena will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from

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noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Cookie Jar. The concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com.

3rd Annual PVA Poker Run Proceeds to Benefit The Paralyzed Veterans of America North Central Chapter Saturday, July 22 11am - 1pm Starting Point: The Thirsty Duck Entry fee: $20/$30 Single/ Couple sign-up: Motorycles & cars. Prizes, food, beverages, music, 50/50 raffle will be provided during the event.

INFO 605-336-0494.

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Monday, July 24 • 9:30 a.m.

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 R.F. Pettigrew Birthday Party Open House Tuesday, July 25 • 5-8 p.m.

Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Take a tour of the Pettigrew open house, enjoy refreshments in the museum, and events in the yard. Horse-drawn carriage rides will tour the Cathedral District throughout the evening.

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Cathedral Historic District Tour four homes in the Sioux Falls Cathedral Historic District. Tickets are available for $10 at the Pettigrew Home & Museum. Proceeds go to support the Siouxland Heritage Museums. INFO (605) 367-7097 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Rock County Fair Luverne, MN. July 26-27-28-29. INFO www.luvernechamber.com Historic Walking Tour of McKennan Park Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 27 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com

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Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, July 27 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and children over the age of 5.

Not recommended for those not comfortable in the dark.

Tickets only $2, program begins promptly on the hour with no late entry. Groups of 8 or more, please call ahead.

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

Rooftop Cinema Thursday, July 27 • 7pm 110 East 11th Street Bring a comfortable lawn chair and enjoy a free movie on the rooftop of the First Avenue Parking Ramp overlooking the skyline of downtown Sioux

Falls! Films range from adult comedies to cult classics and the evening will include lawn games, craft beer and street food for purchase. All films are rated R so viewer discretion is advised. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Evening in the Vineyard Friday, July 28th 6-9 pm Wilde Prairie Winery. 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD Music by Kevin Vermillion Tasty Trolley food truck..

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Strawbale Winery Folk Off & Rib Challenge Saturday, July 29 • 10am 47215 257th St. Renner, SD Strawbale Winery is proud to host the Local Folk Off and Rib Challenge, a folk and Americana Music competition and a BBQ Competition. Up to 12 musical acts will compete for Peoples Choice and Judges Choice and a chance to perform at the Sioux River Folk Festival the following weekend. Up to 6 local BBQ food vendors will compete for Peoples Choice. This is a fund raiser for Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire and for the Friends of Traditional Music.

INFO 605) 306-5335.

Jazzed w/Bobby Gripp at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Plaza Concert Series Friday, July 28 noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Jazzed will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m.

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Faithful-Grateful-Purposeful Join us to hear the life changing stories from these remarkable women that found themselves walking through painful places in life, and how their journey led them to Ignite their Faith, and believe

“I CAN” do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

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September 30 9am to 4pm Sioux Falls Convention Center

Melanie A Brown, Speaker/Author/Coach Founder of Women Ignited By Faith

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Vicki Greene Guest Speaker Passion and enthusiasm for life, best describe Vicki. She and her husband Alan, began the ministry of LifeLight, after a life-changing trip to Juarez, Mexico. The LifeLight Festival began as a concert on the lawn of a local church and became the nation’s largest free outdoor Christian music festival. You will be encouraged, motivated, and comforted as Vicki shares her heart and the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Melissa Ellefson Guest Speaker Melissa began blogging, as a way to keep from losing her mind. Stress from work, relationships, finances, her husband’s lengthy battle with terminal lung cancer had become a load too heavy to bear in silence. You will be inspired by her Faith Journey and how it created a strong sense of peace, mindfulness and gratitude that brings forth real calm in times of chaos and difficulty.

Arla & Amanda Schultz Guest Speakers Have you ever struggled with losing your identity in the stresses of motherhood, carrying your own burdens and lifting your children from theirs. Every day I am inspired by my daughter, as she is strapping her braces on her legs, attaching her bone anchored hearing aids all with a big Smile as she grabs her walker to start her day with Amazing childlike Faith that never gives up! We will share how to let God’s priorities for your life help you claim your identity, find your voice, live your passion, knowing that You Can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!

Stephanie Spader Guest Speaker God doesn’t give us what we can handle. He helps us handle what we’ve been given, that is Stephanie’s life verse. She and her husband of 20 years, have 5 children, two of which are medically fragile. This past August their 10 year old daughter that had a huge impact on the world, passed away after a 4 1/2 year battle with leukemia.

Rebekah’s legacy lives on in a Foundation that her parents have created to keep her spirit of generosity alive. This journey Stephanie, and her family have been on hasn’t been easy but as she shares you’ll learn how God’s grace is enough to overcome all obstacles that come our way.

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Sioux Falls Rocks

BY CARLA TIBBETTS

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picked up the idea after visiting my daughter, Danielle Burke Fradella, in Florida the end of March where her community avidly is involved in painting and hiding rocks. Folks in the community paint rocks and hide them primarily at parks and areas of high foot traffic. Christy Langman and I have worked with a number of local businesses to hide prize rocks now as well. We design and paint them and the business owner honors the rock like a coupon for free items or dollars off a purchase.

Sioux Falls “rockers” can be on the lookout for Moms Market rocks, Bagel Boy rocks, Wings Gymnastics Academy rocks, and Wild Water West rocks. We will keep working on prize rocks and adding more and more. This is a super fun activity for all ages and artistic levels. People are enjoying it. It is meant to encourage people to spread joy through painted art on rocks. The key is to be prepared to hide a rock of your own or re-hide your find somewhere else so the fun never ends.

I have had so much fun in Sioux Falls that I decided to “rock” our capital city, Pierre as well and I “remotely” started a group there a couple days ago.

I invited many of my Pierre contacts along for the journey to help spread the word. (I was born and raised in Pierre and continue to spend a great deal of time there with family.)I found a couple of great gals, Jeanine Maskovich and Shauna Swanson, that jumped at the chance to be local administrators there and the group has grown to nearly 2,800 members in just a couple days! We have over 2,400 members in Sioux Falls and would more!

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What to do when you find a rock - you have several options.

1) Leave it for someone else to find.

It could very well be just the message the right person needs to see that makes their day. Try to take a picture of it and repost.

2) Take it and re-hide it.

This way is very popular and lots of fun. Re-hiding is a great way to spread love and joy. Just remember to hide it in a manner that is safe. You don’t want to hide it in a dangerous spot or somewhere where somebody could get hurt trying to find it or get to it.

Rocks are happiest outdoors, so let’s try and keep them out of the stores. If possible, take a picture and repost.

3) Keep the rock and cherish it forever.

Sometimes you may find a rock that holds special meaning. It could be just what you needed to find or see that day or perhaps your child wants to keep it. If so, please take a pic, repost and tell your story.

Try to paint a rock to replace it.

Not all rocks will be seen. Some will go unnoticed or possibly never found; some may get taken and never replaced or reposted, but we hope that every single rock can or will bring joy to the right person and that if you find a rock you will share in the love and help spread the joy by reposting your rock and telling us your story and/or replacing it with a rock of your own.

Sioux Falls Rocks

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The Boy Hero of the USS South Dakota

BY RON ROBINSON

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ummer visitors? Be sure to put the USS South Dakota Memorial on your list of places to show off.And for added interest, especially for any pre-teens in your party, save this story of the boy who became the youngest decorated serviceman in World War Two..

Calvin Graham grew up in Texas, but when his mother remarried and his stepfather turned out to be abusive, Cal became determined to make a break. He was excited about the outbreak

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of the war in late 1941, and he longed to volunteer for the war effort. There was just one little problem—his age. In the summer of 1942 he was just 12 years old. Pretending to be older would take a lot of ingenuity and guts.

He showed up at the enlistment office standing five foot two, weighing in at 125 pounds, dressed in his older brother’s clothes, speaking in the deepest tones he could muster, and bearing a document with his mother’s forged signature swearing that she

gave permission to him as an underaged enlistee. Everything went pretty well until a dentist who checked out all enlistees got a look at his teeth with barely sprouted permanent teeth. The dentist said Calvin couldn’t be much past 12. Calvin said he was 17.

Finally, tired of arguing, the dentist sent him on his way.

And so he became the youngest person to serve in during the war. That alone would be enough to distinguish him, but he turned out to be a hero, as well.

The newly commissioned USS South Dakota sailed out of Philadelphia not long after Calvin got through basic training, spoiling for a fight, and it wasn’t long before they got one.

As part of the task force accompanying the carrier Enterprise, the South Dakota encountered heavy fighting during the battle of Guadalcanal. Cal was serving as a loader for one of the 40 mm antiaircraft gun when the Enterprise was attacked. Other ships were knocked out of service, but the South Dakota managed to protect the carrier, bringing down over a score of Japanese planes.

Struck by a 500-pound bomb that injured Captain Thomas

Gatch along with 50-some crewmen, the battleship was forced into Pearl Harbor for repairs, and then, with the skipper patched up, returned to the fight in Guadalcanal. In November of 1942, the South Dakota was hit 47 times. Calvin was wounded in the jaw by shrapnel, knocking out a couple teeth, and found himself falling through wreckage three decks down. Suffering from burns, as well as his other injuries, Calvin managed to help other sailors by making tourniquets out of their belts and offering them cigarettes and comfort. For his courage he was awarded the Bronze Star along with the Purple Heart, thus becoming the youngest decorated soldier in the war.

On leave in Texas, Calvin told others what he’d been doing, and the word got back to his mother.

Shocked, she in turn told the Navy of his real age.

The Navy could have done a lot of things, at that point. It might even have bragged about the young seaman’s bravery. It might have just discharged him. Instead, the Naval authorities chose to throw Calvin in the brig. Eventually, thanks to his sister’s complaints, he was released, but he received a dishonorable discharge, which meant that he would receive no disability benefits, and his medals were stripped from him.

The USS South Dakota, meanwhile, was repaired and returned to battle, but in an effort to fool the Japanese, with whom the ship had earned a reputation as a dangerous unit, the Navy designated it “Battleship X.” It went on to garner a distinguished battle record in the rest of the war.

The next years were not easy for Calvin. At 17, divorced, he enlisted in the Marines, but three years later he fell from a pier and broke his back.

It wasn’t until navy man Jimmy Carter gained the Presidency that Calvin tried again to get his medals and his disability benefits restored. With the help of Texas senators, Calvin finally got his honorable discharge and his medals, with the exception of the Purple Heart. Ten years late President Reagan finally approved Calvin’s disability benefits. The Purple Heart was at last given to his family two years after Cavin’s death in 1992 of heart failure.

This July, veterans who served on the USS South Dakota and “Battleship X” will get together in Sioux Falls for a reunion. Calvin Graham won’t be there, of course, but some of the reminiscences undoubtedly will be about that baby-faced sailor who showed such bravery and fortitude.

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recipes 38 Say Hello to Rhubarb!

man in the kitchen 40 Hacks are for Hacks

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Let’s Play!

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

AMERICAN POET RALPH WALDO EMERSON ONCE SAID,

“IT IS A HAPPY TALENT TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY.”

THIS MONTH, WE ARE TAKING A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO THE AT HOME SECTION, FEATURING THREE UNIQUE SPACES WITH VERY SPECIAL OCCUPANTS WHO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT EMERSON WAS TALKING ABOUT – BECAUSE THEY ALL KNOW HOW TO PLAY.

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Upcycled Tree House in the Country Some people collect coins or stamps, but Ron Peterson has collected things like windows, doorknobs, and two-byfours for a unique creation. He’s a landscape architect who has a special place in his heart for projects using native plants, sustainable development and helping kids get in touch with nature.

He and his family moved to South Dakota from Wisconsin a few years ago when his wife, a physician, took a new position in the area. However, they had a personal connection to the area southeast of Brandon, where they built a house on land that had been in his wife’s family.

Working from home as the principle of his business, Envision Land Design, Peterson wanted to create a place for their four children to play (ages 12, 10, 8 and 6). All of the ideas in his file of drawings finally started to take shape last fall. Although he took advantage of computer technology for perfecting his design, the materials he used have stories all unto themselves.

From the backyard of the house, you first cross a bridge made from repurposed pallet wood that spans the small drainage way that runs through the yard. Tucked into the space among large, intertwined box elder trees is an elevated, two-story playhouse. He spent considerable time pondering the color scheme, initially thinking about something like bright red. But as he considered the natural landscape of the area, he decided on a muted gray and peach that were more complementary to the colors of the prairie grasses in the fall.

Even though the playhouse is made of many recycled and upcycled materials, Peterson incorporated some elements of modern design like the front corner of the house with windows from the main level all the way to the top.

He spotted a seller on Craigslist that had a “bunch of windows,” and then took them apart to make some smaller and to reframe them to fit his design. Because this was a space for kids, he decided to use a narrower door, which he actually found in Wisconsin over six years ago, that made the move to South Dakota. The old doorknob is one of Peterson’s many finds, and he created doorplates on the front and back using pieces of a Wisconsin license plate as a nod to their former home.

The exterior deck materials came from recycled deck boards, which Peterson says he’s been “hauling around forever,” and even a ceiling beam that had once been part of a college student’s lofted bed many years ago – still featuring its original paint color. Two corner cabinets on the main level of the playhouse came from the Black Hills where someone had been selling them. Up the ladder is a carpeted loft space for the kids, but he ensured his vaulted ceiling design still could accommodate the standing height of adults so mom and dad could hang out there too.

While the design and the heavy lifting of the construction work

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came from Peterson, the rest of the family got in on helping here and there, like painting projects and putting down the black and white checkerboard tiles on the main level.

Around the corner from the front door is a side porch covered by a tin roof. The poles on that porch are made from trees from grandpa and grandma’s farm. A feature soon to be added will be a fire pole off the back corner of the porch for a quick way back down to the ground. They’ll also be hanging an old – heavy – bell that is at least a 100 years old and once rang on the kid’s greatgreat grandparents’ farm in Tennessee.

Three large repurposed cable spools under the trees provide additional spaces for climbing, and no play space would be complete without a tire swing. The entire family loves the final result of this place the kids can grow up with and the family can make memories together.

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An Acreage of Fun Amanda Feste says if you would have told her eight years ago she’d be living on an acreage filled with “stuff for kids,” she probably wouldn’t have believed you. Yet, that is her life now with husband, Dan, and children Clara and Elsie, and she wouldn’t change it for the world.

The family is nestled into the South Dakota landscape between Brandon and Garretson. While Elsie is only 6 months old and not that mobile yet, Clara is 4 ½ and a bundle of positive energy.

When Dan was wanting a little more storage space, they brought a shed onto the acreage. But, they only used the front portion for storage, and then they created a special playhouse for Clara.

A neighbor helped by first using a sprayer to give the interior a coat of white paint. Amanda then painted large flowers on the floor. They ran electricity for lighting inside, as well as a “porch light” outside the door, added a heater over the winter, and the next item on the list, Amanda says, is a radio.

Once inside, the creative possibilities are endless for Clara. She can cook at her kitchen set (making pizza!), or sit at the chalkboard-topped table, where she has already perfected writing her name in colorful letters. A string and clips hangs on the wall to display her pictures and photographs.

A basket sits in the corner filled with balls, bats, a net for catching butterflies and even a metal detector pole for when she wants to go panning for gold.

The best part, according to Clara is the loft. She can climb up a ladder to her space with a mattress and blankets perfect for reading time – and probably many sleepovers in the coming years. The loft gets a glam touch from a black and gold mermaid pillows that Clara can create designs on by running her hand over the sequins.

Amanda says that while the loft adds an extra dimension of fun for Clara, it was also designed with a function for the future, knowing that after the kids are grown and the space reverts back to storage, having the loft just gives them more room for stuff.

Clara’s front yard of her playhouse is everything the acreage has to offer, including a swing set for her and her sister Elsie, a new sandbox the family just built, and a large garden where she helps grow (and eat!) her favorites like cucumbers and watermelon.

Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Clara and her family enjoy the beauty – and the fun – of their acreage home.

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A Playhouse with History Steve and Kathy Becker moved to a farm south of Sioux Falls in 2010. It wasn’t just any farm, though. It has been in Kathy’s family since 1907.

Their daughter, Bobbi Becker, loves to come visit with her daughter, Lucy, and she wanted to create a special place for Lucy to play when visiting grandpa and grandma’s farm.

Back when “Grandma Kathy” was young, she and her brother Todd played in an old shed. That memory is captured in a black and white photograph included in a little book Kathy’s mom put together showcasing the farm’s history.

With that bit of history as inspiration, and her selfproclaimed love of getting into projects, the whole family embarked on a journey to refurbish the shed last summer.

The result was an adorable playhouse perfect for Lucy.

The outside walls are metal, but the inside décor is like a mini farmhouse kitchen with white-washed wood boards.

Prior to taking on the playhouse project, Bobbi had redone a Barbie house she had found on Craigslist. That sparked her desire to complete a bigger project – and the shed fit the bill. She says they spent last summer gutting the inside of the old shed and then getting to work with the painting and other projects.

An old kitchen playset sits right inside the door, and Bobbi updated the former brown wood set with a coat of bright blue paint. They also had a small table and chairs that also got a new coat of paint. Hanging on the wall by the kitchen set is a street sign with the image of a young Lucille Ball and words, “I Love Lucy Lane.”

Lucy says her favorite things to whip up in her kitchen are mac & cheese and cookies.

Bobbi’s dad installed a window, which she dressed up with colorful owl-print curtains inside and a flower box with pink petunias outside. Lucy can also brighten up her playhouse with a couple of battery-operated push button lights.

A paper lantern hangs from the ceiling, and oversized, wooden arrow clips hold Lucy’s artwork and family pictures – including a 4-generation photo of Lucy, Bobbi, Kathy and Kathy’s mom, Lois Oppold, who is now 96.

Outside Lucy’s front door, a newly-installed American flag flies on the door post, and a pot of pink geraniums sits on her stoop. She even has her own outdoor seating area, and she and her friends can play tic-tac-toe using the painted top of a stump and pink- and teal-painted rocks.

It’s a space Lucy can enjoy now and even change the décor as she grows up and her interests change. But one thing that will stay the same, is the strong family connection through this little playhouse on the farm.

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Say Hello to Rhubarb!

BY JO MCCLURE

Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp

Rhubarb Crunch

4 cups rhubarb, cut into small pieces 1 cup strawberry pie filling 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup flour 3/4 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup butter, softened

4 cups diced rhubarb 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup melted butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup oatmeal

Mix rhubarb and pie filling and place in a 9x13 in greased pan. Cook sugar, water and cornstarch until clear and then pour over the fruit mixture. Crumble remaining ingredients and spread over the fruit mixture. Bake at 350Ëš for 30-35 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

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Combine sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla and cook until thickened. Mix remaining ingredients until crumbly. Press 1/2 of the crumbly mixture into a greased 9 inch baking pan and cover with rhubarb and then the thickened mixture. Top with remaining crumbs and bake at 350Ëš for 40-45 minutes.

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HACKS ARE FOR HACKS

BY JIM MATHIS

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n a recent cold and rainy weekend, I fired up the iPad and scrolled through my social media networks. I don’t recall that I was looking for anything special; maybe I needed a laugh, a little inspiration or I might have just been bored. What I found scattered around Facebook, Twitter and all over Pinterest were page after page of miraculous “life hacks” all claiming to make us better, faster and stronger. The promise of these tips and tricks was so great that if our parents had been armed with this information 30 years ago, there would be no more famine, poverty or warfare. The answers to all of the world’s problems were just a few mouse clicks away.

Yeah, right. What I found was mostly common sense. A few of these so called “hacks” were so elementary that I couldn’t believe grown adults were doing these things any other way.

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For example, the first of the great list of “life hacks” showed me a revolutionary way to chop an onion. Cut off the stem end, slice it in half, make a few perpendicular cuts, then slice. Voila!

A marvelous new way to dice the impenetrable onion! Great, but that’s the same way I was taught to dice an onion when I worked prep in the kitchen at the Redman Inn in Indianola, Iowa, more than 30 years ago. It wasn’t revolutionary; it was simply an easy way to do a common task. OK, perhaps Cal Leonard, the proprietor of the bar and grill, was some kind of kitchen savant, but I really don’t think so. He just taught his staff to work quickly and efficiently. And for the record, it’s not much different than the way my dear, sweet mother cuts onions, or her mother before here. Nope. Not going to change the world. Definitely not a hack.

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Convenience, Comfort and Style using an empty plastic bottle? Crack an egg onto a plate, and then squeeze some air out of the bottle while placing the opening on top of the yolk. Ease your grip on the bottle and the suction created pulls the yolk up into the bottle. Or you could just crack the egg and use the shell to divide the yolk and the white, or sift the whites through your fingers keeping the yolk in your hand. Both methods work great and don’t require any extra stuff.

Sometimes simple beats the time-saving life hack.

Since it’s strawberry season, I was intrigued by a quick and easy “hack” to core strawberries and remove the leaves in one easy step. The hacker suggested poking a drinking straw into the berry from the pointy end and out through the top. Voila! A cored strawberry without those pesky leaves. Brilliant, right? Not really, unless you’ve got access to military grade straws, they break

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down after a couple of berries. What really works? A paring knife inserted in the top of the berry at an angle and twisted around to remove a cone shaped piece including the core and the leaves.

That’s truly brilliant. Where did I learn this trick? About 40 years ago, watching my mother. If the internet existed then, she would have been a star!

What about the brilliant idea of freezing coffee into cubes so you don’t dilute your iced coffee? I’ve seen this ground-breaking idea many, many times on the web and each person claims to be the one who thought of it. Me, I credit Mitch Jackson at Queen City Bakery. He’s taken it to the next level with large ice balls of frozen coffee. It’s a great idea but not really a hack, and Mitch is anything but a hack.

Without a Recipe!

I’ve seen many similar themes in various internet articles; “Crispy Fish Filets Without a Recipe!”, “Six Easy to Make Smoothies Without a Recipe!” or “Homemade Soup Without a Recipe!” I admit I’ve fallen for a few of these click-bait headlines, and what I found on the following pages were, you guessed it,

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recipes. They may not be laid out in the same format as Mom’s old Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, but they tell you what ingredients you’ll need to procure and in what quantities, then they tell you how to prepare those ingredients to create the delicious dish. Call it whatever you want, but that my friends, is a recipe.

I’m obviously not a fan of the kitchen hacks that are taking over the internet. Instead of wasting an hour on Pinterest trying to figure out how you can save a few seconds, maybe you should spend that hour cooking with your mom, talking to your grandmother or asking the chef at your favorite restaurant for advice. Or maybe spend some time on a Saturday morning talking with the vendors at the farmers market or butcher shop finding out how they cook the stuff they sell. You might just learn a tidbit that you can share and start the next big trend!

Do yourself a favor. Eat something good today.

When Jim is not hacking his way through the kitchen, he runs ADwërks, an advertising agency in downtown Sioux Falls.

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KRYPTONITE

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

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o you have any enemies? A nemesis? What would you consider your kryptonite? Do you know what happens to wine when it is paired with its kryptonite? Yes, that’s right, it loses its super powers. Wine becomes vinegar. What a pity. Wine is a living, breathing entity that matures if it is the right “kind” of wine, i.e. certain varietals will age and some will not, and if it is stored properly. Don’t subject your wine to its four archrivals, and you’ll be happy when you open it. Temperature, Humidity, Light, and Vibration. No, these are not the control settings on my bed; these are the four enemies of wine. And without proper care and attention, your wine will succumb to these external factors when storing wine in your cellar.

Unlike most food and drink, wine can improve for years. Of course, not all wines are meant to be aged. Most of the wines of the world are meant to be drunk young while they still possess their youth and freshness. Most of the wines that are destined to the cellar are red. Very few white wines need time to mature.

For this reason, most white wines are purchased on an as-needed basis. With that said, there’s no doubt that all wine will benefit from even a few days rest after bringing it home.

There are many reasons for starting a cellar. At the top of the list is convenience. With a well-stocked cellar, you can be assured of having the right wine at the right time. It is also fun to analyze a wine as it matures, to make note of the subtle changes in its taste and structure. By having the wine in your cellar, you can drink it after it has been allowed to reach its maturity and gain the maximum benefit from it.

For a wine lover, a cellar is a necessity. Fine wines are worth paying extra for only if you can store and eventually serve them in good condition. Rarely are wine cellars a part of the standard blueprint. So finding the appropriate place to store wine is an issue for almost everyone. A little ingenuity may be required.

The principles behind storing wine are not complex, difficult to understand, or necessarily difficult to achieve. And if you can’t achieve them all, some of them are better than none.

Let’s begin with the ideal. From here, you can then try to

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At age 50, you still heat up the kitchen...

...but you might need your reading glasses to see the recipe. approach the ideal as close as you are able. You’re looking to achieve balance and consistency.

Wine is alive. As such it reacts either positively or negatively to its environment. How it is treated will determine how fast or slow it will age and how it will turn out in the end. Essentially, wine needs to be kept in a clean, dark, damp place with good ventilation, where it can be stored vibration free at a constant temperature.

Temperature Temperature is the most important factor. The optimum temperature is 50 to 55°F (10-12°C). However, any constant temperature within 40-65°F (5-18°C) will do. More important than the actual temperature is the degree and rapidity of fluctuation the wine is subjected to. A slow change of temperature of ten or so degrees between winter and summer is not a big problem. But this kind of fluctuation on a daily or weekly basis will cause damage to your wines and age them prematurely. You will notice damage of this nature from the sticky deposit that often forms around the capsule. In time, as the wine expands and contracts, it will damage the integrity of the cork. When this

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happens, minute quantities of wine may make its way alongside the cork possibly even allowing oxygen to seep back in.

Wines kept at too high a temperature will age faster than wines kept at a cold temperature. Theoretically, wines kept at 68°F will age twice as fast as those kept at 50°F. At 55°F, wines will age so slowly – with ultimately greater complexity – that you will never have to worry about them. This is not to say the colder the better. Wine that is stored too cold can develop deposits or other suspensions in the wine. Finally, keep in mind that white wines are affected far more by temperature problems than red wines.

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Humidity Moderate humidity is important so as to keep the corks in good resilient condition and thereby preventing them from shrinking.

A relative humidity of 50-80% is the acceptable range, but about 70% is recommended. Excessive humidity will not harm the wine but will cause the labels and any other paper products – like cardboard boxes – you have in the cellar to rot. Insufficient humidity may cause the corks to dry out, lose their elasticity, and thereby allow air to get into the bottle.

Light Keep your wine in the dark. Light will prematurely age a bottle of wine. Naturally, clear bottles are most susceptible to this problem, but ultraviolet light will penetrate even dark colored glass. Ultraviolet light may give a wine unpleasant aromas and ruin it. Extra care should be given to sparkling wines as they are more sensitive to light than other wines. It should be noted too, that incandescent or sodium vapor lights are better for a cellar that fluorescent lighting.

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Constant vibration from machinery or a nearby road disturbs a red wine’s sediment and can be harmful to all wine. This is not commonly a problem in the average home as dangerous extremes are rare and obvious. It should be remembered that excessive sound creates vibrations that may be harmful as well. Wines should be stored in such a way that you don’t have to move them around to get at a particular bottle. Once a wine is laid down, it should stay there until it is opened.

Speaking of laying down, I’ve got a bottle waiting to be stored properly in my basement, next to an exterior wall, in the dark, with average humidity, and in a rack without vibration. I think I’ve got all my bases covered… do you? Carpe Vino!

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Birthday Party THURSDAY EVENTS - JULY 13 Starting at 5:30 pm

SATURDAY EVENTS - JULY 15

55th Annual Hot Dog Nite

10 am

15,000 free hot dogs given away; wiener dog events; wienerman triathlon; beer garden; live band & more

Starting at 11 am

Walk on the Prairie with Howard Paul

1 pm

Touch the Sky Prairie (southern kiosk) – US Fish & Wildlife

Starting at 9 am

Meet at Chamber - $5/person 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm

History Center & Historic Palace Theatre Museum & Hinkly House

11am-1pm & 4-6 pm They Remember When

Live historic re-enactors: Herman & Maude Jochims at the Palace Theatre; R. B. & Mrs. Hinkly at the Hinkly House; Jay Gerber at Gerber Hardware (now Rock River Relics); Al McIntosh at Star Herald; Inez Isabel Smith at the History Center; Philo, Malvina & Eva LuVerne Hawes at Rock River; A. D. LaDue & Mrs. LaDue at LaDue House (515 North Estey); E. A. Canfield at Carnegie; Leicher Brothers at History Center; Quentin Aanenson on Main Street; Mike McCarthy at Take 16 Brewing Company

5 to 10 pm

Evening Evening

Old Fashioned Hay Rides

5 pm

Redbirds vs. Marshall A’s

Starting at 5:30 pm

11 pm

9:30 am

Redbird Field

Party at the Park

Luverne City Park; Food, beverages, beer & wine garden; 3 Stages with Live Music: Carnegie Minstrels, Spotlight Dance, Colby Anderson, Tequila Sunrise, Not Exactly, Jim Groth, Neo Johnson, John David & the Jerks

150th Birthday Fireworks Luverne City Park

Worship at First Presbyterian Church Tom Getman, preaching

11 am

Ride the Sky Helicopter Rides

Prairie Plant Medicine Walk with Jeffrey Emmel Touch the Sky Prairie

Riverside Park

Sterling’s 150th Night Out Live music & food

Performing Live SURFIN SAFARI At the Armory – $10 cover Hosted by LHS Class of 1967

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Ryan Hardy Organ Recital “Uncovering the Hidden Gem of the Palace”

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Luverne School Foundation Fundraiser

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Luverne’s 150th Parade

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365 moments of nature, from January 1 to December 31.

A video journal filmed by Jim Brandenburg and directed by Laurent Joffrion.

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Travel & Collect Rows through Sept. 5, 2017. Visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt.

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Amazing Accent Pillows Amazing accent pillows and so much more - visit our new location - now Open at the Bridges under Scooter’s at 57th & Western. Starting at $38 at Forget Me Not Gift Boutique. (605) 335-9878.

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Perfect Cast Iron Grilling Results—Indoors and Out

The MoroccanOil sunscreen line is a smooth, lightweight formula with antioxidant-rich argan oil and Vitamin E. Hydrates and nourishes the skin. Broad spectrum, water-resistant (40 minutes) sun protection helps protect from UVA/ UVB rays. Delicately fragranced with a Monoï scent. Get yours at Rainn Salon and Spa. 57th & Western. (605) 521-5099.

The Finex Cast Iron Grill Pan can be used with any heat source. True BBQ-width grill ribs give you the best cross-hatch grill marks whether on the stove, grill or over the coals.

Finex 12” Cast Iron Grill Pan for $225. See this product and more at Plum’s Cooking Company, East Bank, 401 E. 8th Street, (605) 3351999, www.plumscooking.com

Hot Summer Nights This Bailey44 duo is the perfect outfit for your next night out on the town. The shirt is reversible, making it a fun addition to your closet with endless possibilities.

The skirt is double layered for a comfortable and slimming silhouette. Add a choker to complete the look. Available at JuLiana’s Boutique La Femme. 196 E. 6th St. (605) 271-1824.

Beat the Rush School shoes are arriving daily - beat the rush and shop early for best style and size selection. Stride Rite. 2425 S. Shirley Ave. 362-7728. Thank you for shopping locally!

Watermelon Ball Watermelon Ball is a game like football or rugby that is played in the water. The ball is neutral buoyant so it can be passed (up to 10 feet) and dribbled like a basketball under the water.

The ball is very durable and can withstand intense play for many uses. Get yours at Kidtopia today! Two convenient locations — Dawley Farms and 57th & Western. (605) 334-4825.

Sibling Shirts Eddy Joy Baby boutique carries the cutest styles in big/little brother and big/little sister shirts.

Visit our new location — under Scooter’s at The Bridges at 57th & Western. (605) 275-0014.

Super Soft Choose from our assortment of super soft plush your little dancer is sure to love.

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LAKEGIRL Wine LAKEGIRL wines create lasting moments to share with friends and family. Whether sitting dockside, or simply reminiscing about your last visit, we invite you to enjoy LAKEGIRL wines and bring a bit of the lake into your life!

Get yours at Good Spirits Fine Wine & Liquor. 41st & Minnesota. (605) 339-1500.

Beat the Heat!

Beat the heat and enjoy a movie in the historic Palace Theatre. Visit www.palacetheatre.us or find us on Facebook for complete movie listings. 104 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-4339.

FREE AC Inspection Stop by Papik Motors in Luverne, MN to get your air conditioning checked out — free! Stay cool this summer! (Any work on AC system needed or freon needed is extra). Open until 8pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Papik Motors. (507) 283-9171.

Hot Dog Nite!

July 13 hot dog night kicks off Luverne’s 150th celebration the 14, 15, 16 of July! Free hot dogs at Luverne businesses - serving starts at 5:30 until gone. Wiener Dog Beauty Pageant, Wiener Dog Races and more! www.luvernechamber.com

Ginger Cottages You have got to see these delightful ginger cottages! The Christmas Haus is the tristates’ exclusive ginger cottages dealer.

100% American made - exquisite detail, and starting at just $18.95. Located in the Luverne History Center. 312 E. Main Street. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am -4pm. (507) 283-2122.

Repurposed and Custom Furniture Rustic Eclectic Shop our unique rustic eclectic mix of home décor and party goods. New arrivals daily so shop often. Four Seasons Mercantile. Now open in the Mall on Main.

219 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-2716.

Shop ReBorn’s new location in the Mall on Main in Luverne, MN. Repurposed and custom furniture, home décor and the area’s go-to spot for Annie Sloan® Chalk Paint.

219 E. Main in the Mall on Main. (507) 220-2250.

Out-of-the-Ordinary

Bold & Beautiful Be bold and beautiful in this bright blue off-theshoulder floral top. Shop for this outfit and your entire summer wardrobe at Tyana’s Boutique. 219 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 920-9115.

A Navajo hand beaded headdress with turkey feathers adorned by rabbit fur signed by the artist. Those Blasted Things carries a variety of Native American carvings, mainly out of Pipestone. Stop in and enjoy all of the rocks and gemstones, a large variety of metaphysical stones. Visit our website and take the virtual tour. Stop in to experience Those Blasted Things. 924 S. Kniss Ave. Luverne, MN. (507) 283-4027.

Treasures Galore!

Affordable childrens’ and adult clothing, housewares, furniture, vintage and treasures galore! Shop Redeemed Remnants in Luverne, MN and you will be surprised what you find! Get $5 off your $15 purchase. Expires July 31, 2017. 220 E. Main St. (507) 449-6101.

Drinks with Attitude Shop Blue Mound Liquor’s unique selection of sassy wines and beers! 319 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-5052.

TIGI Cosmetics Modern, sleek, and multi-functional, TIGI Cosmetics sets the standard for professional make-up. It is ideal for the modern woman – sophisticated, colorful and practical. Salon 75 now carries the TIGI Cosmetics line - shop for yours today! Salon 75. 626 S. Kniss Ave., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-4343.

150 Years Has Never Felt So Young!

Celebrating all that’s changed. And everything that hasn’t.

Looking for a place to raise a family? Luverne is a charming city where today’s modern opportunities meet with yesterday’s valued traditions. We’re celebrating 150 years of history and progress. Come see for yourself why Luverne is the best place to call home. You’ll Love the Life!

Vehicle Decals and Wraps Turn your car, truck or trailer into a mobile billboard with vehicle decals and wraps. Vinyl vehicle decals are fully customizable with your choice of color, design and sizing. Find out more at Quality Printing Paper & Signs at 116 W. Main St., Luverne MN. (888) 933-4457. www.qualityprinting-luverne.com.

Row by Row for Kids Visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Combine your rows & create a unique quilt! When traveling with an adult, children 6 - 14 can receive a free row pattern in any participating Row by Row Jr. store. Patterns are designed and written just for kids! The Sewing Basket. 204 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-9769.

Picked Fresh!

Josephine’s Floral Design supports local flower farmers...bringing gorgeous flowers from the field to your home! Unique varieties you won’t find anywhere else...call for a picked fresh arrangement today!

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

Cool Wines Cool wines for a hot summer night. Sip on the porch and enjoy. Wilde Prairie Winery.

48052 259th Street Brandon, SD. (605) 582-6471. www.wildeprariewinery.com

Stop by for Breakfast The Cookie Jar is the perfect stop for breakfast. Now featuring donuts, caramel rolls, made-from scratch granola, and a $5 breakfast special every week. The Cookie Jar. 230 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 978-0991.

Unique Jewelry Find a variety of handmade jewelry by Midwest artists including Pam King. Made with sterling silver, fossils, and semi-precious stones, these pieces truly are oneof-a-kind! Rehfeld’s Art & Framing. 210 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, SD. RehfeldsOnline.com

The Gift of Inspiration Give the gift of inspiration with a unique glass ornament. Each Tree of Life ornament has a special story card with a sentiment for life’s moments and come ready to give as a gift in a gift box. $49.95 each Heidi’s Décor and More.

2101 W. 41st Street (on the east side of Scheel’s). (605) 271-9339.

Beads! Beads! Beads!

Javori Design Kits are in!

Everything you need to create beautiful beaded jewelry and accessories. Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, (605) 271-0741, www.athenafibers.com

Laminate for Your Next Project At the Stone Center we offer a variety of laminate color options from Formica, Wilsonart and Pionite with on-site designers to assist you in selecting the best laminate option for your next project. Stone Center. 2105 S. Minnesota Ave. (605) 362-5853 7.

Class of 2018! It’s YOUR Year!

We are currently scheduling senior sessions for Summer and Fall 2017. If you want to see why we are a LOCAL BEST favorite offering the Ultimate Senior Portrait Experience, just send us an e-mail or give us a call. We will send you our stunning Senior Style Guide that provides you with all you need to know for Senior Portraits. Free Hair and Makeup, an amazing Fashion and Accessories Closet, a Free Fashion Consultation and a Free Family Session are ALL part of your Senior Portrait Experience.

605-359-6640 or e-mail jp@julieprairie.com.

Boys Will Be Boys

Workout In Style

Boys will be boys — and get dirty! Buy the name brands at a fraction of the price at Once Upon A Child. We buy & sell gently used items for children, including clothes, shoes & toys.

3804 S. Western Ave. (605) 334-0922.

Break a sweat and look good while you’re doing it. Style Encore carries a huge selection of workout wear along with gently used women’s casual and business clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories.

We buy and sell!

2608 S. Louise Ave. (605) 275-5592

So True!

Laundry sucks and we all know it! Hang this whimsical sign (5’ 9” wide) in your laundry room and at least smile every time you go in to fold towels! Available at Gypsy Trading Co. 515 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 941-2521. www.gypsytradingcosd.com

Conversation Starters

Hand Made in Spain Loving our new Uno de 50 line! Beautiful pieces hand made in Spain! Unique jewelry fit to style. Prices starting at $69 at You’ve Been Framed. 57th & Western.

(605) 361-9229.

Made as conversation starters with clever sayings, these wine and beer totes also make great gifts! Up-cycled truck tarps & military tents + canvas. Genuine leather, antique metal hardware trim.

Available at Beautique. 513 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 582-2882.

WIN THE MATTRESS OF THE FUTURE! Juna Sleep Systems is continuously working on developing better ways to improve your sleeping experience. We created a modern night stand inside the world’s most comfortable mattress. USB and wireless charging plus secure access to a lower compartment. When comfort meets convenience. Get chances to win yours at junaincase.com Juna Sleep Systems. 1204 W. 41st St. (605) 553-1604.

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ellness is a journey that challenges our energy and motivation. Along the way, we have opportunities to make healthy choices, moving us forward toward our goals. We also experience obstacles — roadblocks that we allow to influence our lifestyle choices. These roadblocks can affect our mood and motivation to care for ourselves.

To get around these roadblocks, we must begin by recognizing

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them. Then, we can stop and think about how to break through the roadblock, finding motivation to make a healthy choice. To get motivated, turn your mood around and move forward on your wellness journey!

Here are some potential roadblocks. Follow these motivational tips to get through the roadblocks and on with your journey.

Roadblock: Low energy level Boost your energy level with moments of rest and relaxation, movement and by making healthy choices.

To detour around the energy roadblock: • Stretch for 10 minutes.

• Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.

• While getting ready in the morning, turn off the television and listen to upbeat music.

• Walk around the block before lunch.

Roadblock: Difficulty finding motivation to stay on track Move forward by discovering what motivates you. Motivation keeps you going past the roadblocks.

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To detour around the motivation roadblock: • Change your crunch — substitute your crunchy chips with crunchy vegetables.

• Spice up your routine with a new workout.

• Have fun. Put on some of your favorite music and just dance.

Make the choice to move for at least 10 minutes before sitting down — walk, stretch, dance or complete body weight exercises.

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Roadblock: Feeling stressed First, recognize that stress can be a roadblock. Then, discover ways to manage your stress to keep motivated and stay on your journey to wellness.

To detour around the stress roadblock: • Blow off steam with some pre-dinner dancing while cooking.

• Escape to a quiet place where you can find rest for your body and mind.

• Prioritize your to-do list, being realistic about what you can get done.

• Tackle that clutter — set a timer for 15 minutes and clear out your clutter.

Your road to wellness is your own personal journey. Find what works for you to get around your individual roadblocks. Everyone has different challenges, what’s important is staying on your road to wellness.

Discover what motivates you and inspires you to make healthy lifestyle choices. And, most importantly, enjoy your wellness journey!

You don’t have to do it alone. At the Mutch Women’s Center for Health Enrichment, you can boost your energy and motivation through movement, support and individualized encouragement.

We will meet you wherever you are at on your wellness journey and help you keep moving forward. Call (605) 328-7155 and speak with a coach today.

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Everyday Tips to Help Ease Knee Pain ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE

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ore than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. With an aging population staying in the workforce longer and obesity on the rise, demand for total knee replacement surgery is expected to exceed 3 million by the year 2030. Because of these statistics, the doctors at Orthopedic Institute would like to share some everyday tips for fighting off knee pain.

We all experience aches and pains now and again. But it’s about how we treat these pains and respond to them that help us to truly prevent future ongoing conditions. Knee pain is a particularly common one and we want you to know what you can do to fight off this common ache.

Injury Awareness Have you ever been dealt a blow to your knees from a fall, an accident or a tumble during physical activity? If so, you might occasionally experience lingering pain. Sometimes injuries happen and you don’t realize it. That’s why it’s important to stay on top of

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common knee pain symptoms that can be a sign of injury. If you experience pain from a confirmed or suspected injury for more than a few days, it could be time to be seen by a physician.

Pre-Exercise Routines If you regularly (or not so regularly) exercise, odds are you may encounter some aches and pains overnight that might hinder your routine the following go-around. Post-exercise knee pain might be a sign you’re not taking the proper precautions before you begin working out. It may be worth a visit to your doctor to diagnose the problem and heal or treat it through physical therapy. The causes could include a lack of stretching your hip flexors, hamstrings, IT bands, etc., before you begin exercising.

Change Your Jogging Habits Speaking of exercise, jogging is a fitness routine that highly impacts your knees. For avid runners, knee injuries account for 42 percent of all related injuries. Why is that? A lot of these injuries have to do with how you jog. This primarily has to do with form, foot strike and, commonly, an inherent hip dysfunction. Want a personal take on how your running habits are affecting your knees and feet?

Contact OI to set up an appointment for a running analysis.

Workplace Stiffness Sometimes knee pain is a direct result of the nature of your

regular job. If you have an office job that entails being at a desk for most of your day, don’t sit for great lengths of time. Time out opportunities to take a stroll around the office on a regular basis to keep stiffness from setting in. Or consider looking for ways to stand and work throughout the day. Many offices have employed “sit-stand desks” to combat these types of conditions from setting in.

Know Your Feet Your knee pain may be about more than just your knees. Your feet can have a dramatic effect on the wellbeing of your knees.

What shoes you choose to wear, particularly during training or exercise, can have a big impact on your knee conditions. Luckily there are ways to pinpoint where you’re going wrong with shoe selection—stopping in to see our pedorthist at OI is a great first step. Want some guidance on the best types of shoes? Contact OI, and our pedorthist, Reid, will set up a running analysis/walking analysis to see what shoe might be right for you.

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If you’ve experienced knee pain from an injury, you can set up an appointment to see a physical therapist or specialized D1 trainer to establish an injury-prevention program to strengthen your core, hips, hamstrings and other lower extremities to positively impact your flexibility and strength.

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ugene, Oregon, is a city like no other, with beautiful scenery for outdoor adventures, a college town vibe with track and football as it’s pride, a plethora of wineries and breweries to explore, and much, much more. Full of parks and trails, Eugene is a place where pedestrians always have the right-of-way, and there are

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so many joggers and runners that this city is known as the Running Capital of the World and Track Town USA. The University of Oregon covers several acres, and offers a beautiful shady environment full of trees, historic buildings, and modern ones, too. Hayward Field is one of the world’s most famous

track and field venues. Its renowned crowds attract athletes from far away, and the historic covered grandstands are comparable to many famous European venues. The nation’s finest single-day track and field contest, the Prefontaine Classic, is hosted here annually. Hayward Field is named for the legendary coach,

Bill Hayward. During football season, the primary topic of most conversations at the University of Oregon is the Ducks. Autzen Stadium hosts the Ducks games, and is consistently ranked among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top ten venues to watch a college football game. Several museums on campus are open to the public, including the Museum of Natural History, which engages visitors with an impressive exhibits program, which furthers the appreciation of the natural and cultural history of Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. The Past and Presents store features items crafted by local artists, as well as fun and educational books and gifts for people of all ages. Another museum found in Eugene is the Cascades Raptor Center. With one

of the largest collections of native raptor species in the Pacific Northwest, it is a great place to spend the afternoon. Open to the public year-round, visitors can view nearly 50 birds of prey in large outdoor aviaries, and it is truly a sight to see.

The two most prominent downtown buildings are the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, and the Eugene Hilton, both of which are surrounded by many places to spend some time shopping. More than 700 events and performances take place each year at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, located on Willamette Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. A permanent collection is on display here, and one of the most remarkable features is the architecturally integrated visual arts

throughout the building. Hand-painted tiles are displayed in the restrooms, a house curtain is sure to catch your eye in the Silva Concert Hall, and more works by 30 artists are executed with the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction.

Each week more than 200 local artisans sell their products in the beautiful outdoor park setting of Saturday Market, in the heart of Eugene. The outdoor restaurant, known as the International Food Court, offers 15 food booths with a wide variety of local foods made fresh on site. Local musicians perform on the Market Stage, which sits at the south end of the International Food Court and features six acts daily. Rain or shine, you can enjoy folk, blues, jazz, bluegrass, and everything in

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between under a large canopy and room for dancing. Across the street, you will find the Lane County Farmers’ Market full of locally grown produce, plants, and flowers.

One of the most relaxing places in Eugene is the Owen Rose Garden.

Nestled next to the Willamette River near the Washington Jefferson Street Bridge, this eight and a half-acre park is definitely a summer attraction, when all of the flowers are in bloom. Garden after garden of thousands of roses in every size and color, the collection is a panorama of more than 4,500 roses of over 400 varieties. The Owen Rose Garden features the nationally recognized Oregon Heritage Cherry Tree, which stands at an incredible 150-years old. Another beautiful spot in this fantastic city and close to downtown is Mount Pisgah Arboretum, one of the shining jewels of Lane County. With quiet paths through evergreen forests and bright meadows of wildflowers, it is a 209-acre living tree museum. Eugene’s

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oldest city park, Hendricks Park includes 80 acres and is home to a world-renowned rhododendron garden and a native plant garden. The park is home to many birdwatchers, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The historic Francis M. Wilkins Shelter includes a large fireplace and the Moon Terrace deck, both made out of all natural stone.

Cyclists are proud to call this area one of the top biking spots in the nation. About an hour east of Eugene you can find the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, which has been called the #1 Best Trail in America. 26.5 miles through an old growth forest and crystal blue waterfalls, pools, and log bridges, this ride is incredibly beautiful.

The Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway goes from Wilsonville to Eugene, and is the first official scenic bikeway in the United States. With amazing views of the coastal range and the Cascade Mountains, you will ride by farm fields, wineries, and more.

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end of the Willamette Valley, which is Oregon’s wine region and famed for its Pinot Noir. You will find over 20 wineries from downtown into the surrounding countryside, with several options to tour them. Pinot Bingo and Oregon Vine2Wine Tours are dedicated to showing visitors where to taste the wines, with distinctive tours of the finest scenery and wineries.

King Estate, Oregon’s largest winery, offers a restaurant with seasonal ingredients that are complimented by their award-winning Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines, and the tasting room is open daily. Sweet Cheeks Winery has panoramic views from the patio, with their tasting room in downtown Eugene on the Fifth Street Public Market.

Sarver Winery is also located in Eugene, specializing in small lot productions of the finest Willamette Valley wines. They offer a selection of delicious gourmet cheese, salamis, French olives, and fresh baked baguettes, as well.

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this region is proud of. There are many breweries to enjoy in the area, too.

The Eugene Ale Trail highlights 14 of the region’s best breweries, including Ninkasi, Hop Valley, and McMenamins.

The many craft beer tasting rooms are in close proximity to each other, making it very easy to pubcrawl. Agrarian Ales lets you sample brews in a nearly centuryold dairy barn overlooking their organic hop farm. Falling Sky Brewing offers a homemade meal with the latest brew on tap. Ninkasi Brewery maintains a Flagship Series of seven beers yearround, and offers daily free guided tours.

They also feature weekly food carts like I Scream for Waffles and Red Five Hotdog, which sells All-Oregon beef hot dogs and veggie wieners with 20 different condiments to choose from.

Lush and romantic, with a vibe that is relaxed and laid back, a trip to Eugene will put a smile on your face and make fantastic memories.

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Uncle Sam Mask

Supplies: White paper plate, scissors, hole punch, pipe cleaners, red, white, and blue construction paper or card stock, star stickers or stamps for decoration, glue, and cotton balls.

Instructions: Cut the center out of the middle of a white paper plate. Punch two holes on each side of the plate, making sure it’s lined up with the ears of whoever will wear it. Loop a pipe cleaner through each side, creating a loop that fits around each ear. This helps the mask stay on, while keeping it comfortable around your child’s ears. From blue paper, cut a piece about 10 inches by 2 inches in size. Decorate this blue strip with stars using stickers or stamps, or simply draw them on. Next, cut 6 white strips about 8.5 by .5 inches in size. Glue these onto red paper, spacing .5 inch between each strip so that red shows in between. These stripes can be an opportunity for you to discuss the significance of the American Flag with your kids. Glue the blue strip on top of the red and white stripes along the edge of the paper. Then, glue the top of the paper plate to the back of the blue strip, leaving enough room for your child’s face to peek through the plate. Next, glue cotton balls to the bottom half of the paper plate. Be sure to squish the cotton balls together so you don’t see any paper plate peeking through. Let this all dry, and you are finished with your Uncle Sam mask.

Fireworks Crown

Supplies: Pipe cleaners in patriotic colors, and scissors.

Instructions: Cut several pipe cleaners in various patriotic colors in half, then in half again creating fourths. Starting with two pipe cleaner pieces, twist them together to make an X. Then, twist a third piece and fourth piece around the center of the X, creating a starburst firework shape. Next, using a full-length pipe cleaner, twist around the starburst and leave one side long, making it look like a sparkler wand. These are fun to play with on their own, so you could make a few of these first, then repeat to make a crown! For the crown, twist a few pipe cleaners together until they fit around your head. Add the starbursts by wrapping the long stems around your crown, spacing them each a few inches apart. That’s it! Wear it with pride on Independence day!

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Supplies: Toilet paper tube, 12” balloons, colored paper, scissors, stickers or other decorations, tape, confetti (or mini marshmallows for easier cleanup).

Instructions: Decorate your tube any way you like. Cover with colored paper if you want to, then decorate the outside using stickers, markers, or paint. Cut a balloon in half, then tie the end. Wrap the larger end of the balloon over one end of the tube, then secure that with tape.

Use a colorful tape, if you care about the aesthetic of your popper.

Add a little bit of marshmallows or confetti, then pull back on the balloon end, and let go! The perfect way for kids to celebrate the fourth of July without fireworks.

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Instructions: Decorate your tube any way you like! Cover with colored paper if you want to, then decorate the outside using stickers, markers, or paint. Cut pieces of streamers about 12 inches long, with about 6 pieces total in different colors. Carefully put a small line of glue on the top edge of a streamer and stick it to the inside of the edge of the tube. Next, put a small line of glue on the top edge of another color of streamer and stick it to the inside edge of the tube, overlapping about halfway onto the first streamer. Continue this until you have all of the streamers attached, then let it completely dry. Using scissors, cut the strips up the center the long way until you get to the edge of the tube, so that it looks like a total of 12 thinner pieces of streamer. Now, holding the tube a little bit away from your mouth, blow into the side of the tube without the streamers. This will make the streamers blow out from the other end. What fun!

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Sleep Tips for Moms (and Dads)

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ou have a never-ending to-do list. But because you’re also a parent, you never put yourself on the list! One of the best things you can do is make yourself a priority — eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep.

While we often associate lack of sleep with parents of babies, sleep loss is found in parents raising children of all ages. The nightly feedings of an infant transform into young children nudging mom and dad awake because there’s a monster in the closet. In a blink of an eye, you have a teenager arriving home from practice at 9:30 p.m. only to start on homework. Now we have sleepy parents and children!

“Physical, mental and emotional health are affected when we don’t get enough shut eye,” said Amy St. Aubin, CNP, women’s health specialist at Avera Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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“Parents, for example, may be less patient if their child spills a glass of milk, does poorly on his schoolwork, or forgets her lunch at home.”

While you may turn to your daily cup (or cups) of coffee, getting more quality sleep is a better answer when you’re in a fog. Follow St. Aubin’s sleep tips:

Eliminate Screen Time After climbing into bed (finally!), it’s tempting to indulge in a little social media on your smartphone or iPad. Resist the temptation! “The glow of our devices prevents your brain from winding down, preparing your body for sleep,” said St. Aubin.

According to Business Insider, the light inhibits the brain from producing melatonin, the “getting-sleepy” hormone.

“If you’re tired, honor that; your energy levels will make you more effective the next day.”

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Put Off Some Chores We know the feeling — “I can squeeze in just one more thing!”— but allow yourself some nights here and there to put off unloading the dishwasher, folding towels, sweeping the floor, etc. “Just because you’re a mom doesn’t mean you have to work yourself into exhaustion every day,” reminds St. Aubin. “If you’re tired, honor that; your energy levels will make you more effective the next day.”

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Write Down What’s On Your Mind Sometimes we climb into bed at a decent hour, only to be kept awake by swirling thoughts. “Keep a pad of paper and a pencil on your nightstand. Write down the things that are keeping you awake — tomorrow’s to-do list, appointments you have to remember, what you need to remember for work,” said St. Aubin.

“You’ll sleep better knowing you are prepared for tomorrow.”

Wind Down Do something relaxing before bed every night to help your body and mind wind down. Read, stretch or rub lotion on your hands. If you don’t get a lot of “you” time during the day, this is a great time to choose a quiet activity you enjoy.

Plan Ahead At 8 p.m., the last thing you want to hear is, “I have a science project due tomorrow and I don’t know what to do…” What science project?! On Sunday, gather the troops and go over what your family’s schedule looks like for the week. Nailing down Getting kids to put down their electronics soccer games, bake and sales, school projects and practices play outside is a no-brainer whenbefore Monday hits can prevent unwanted surprises or late nights your any backyard contains a slackline! during the week.

“When you’re a parent, it’s important to make your well-being a priority,” said St. Aubin. “One of the best things you can do for your children is model a healthy lifestyle, and that includes sleep.”

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THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN WE HAVE COME ACROSS THIS MONTH. WE HOPE TO SHARE WITH YOU SOME YOU HAVE NOT SEEN BEFORE AND ALSO INTRODUCE OTHERS BEING RELEASED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. ENJOY.

Fergus and Zeke

by Kate Messner Fergus loves being the class pet in Miss Maxwell’s classroom. He does everything the students do, until the teacher plans a field trip to the museum — without Fergus! He doesn’t want to miss the fun, so he stows away in a backpack and sets off for an adventure. When he arrives at the museum, Fergus finds it a little overwhelming — huge and full of exciting things to see. Luckily, he meets a new friend, Zeke, who knows the ropes, and together they explore everything from moon rocks to butterflies to a giant dinosaur skeleton (“A playground!” says Zeke). But when the time comes for the bus to leave, Fergus is worried that he’ll be left behind. Will he make it back to school to take his place as class pet once more?

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Double Take! A New Look at Opposites

by Susan Hood Do you know opposites, yes or no? On. Off. Asleep. Awake. Opposites are a piece of cake . . . right? Not so fast! Time for a quick double take. Who knows what’s BIG unless there is SMALL? Does SHORT mean a thing except next to TALL? What is ABOVE and what is BELOW? The answer depends on who wants to know! Writer Susan Hood and illustrator Jay Fleck lead us on a topsyturvy fun-house journey into the concept of opposites and takes it to the next level — with detours into relative terms and points of view (and a dollop of yin and yang for good measure).

When it comes to opposites, it’s all a matter of perspective! Lively text and fun retro art engage kids in the finer points of a favorite concept.

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I Dare You Not to Yawn

by Helene Boudreau A yawn can land you in your pj’s and under the covers before you can blink and say “Baa baa black sheep.” So clamp your mouth shut and look away from your sleepy dog, stay away from your cuddly blanket, and whatever you do, don’t think of baby orangutans stretching their long arms out for a snuggly hug. Otherwise, you might find your mouth opening wide and letting out a great big yawny yaaaaaawn — hey, you were supposed hold it in! A hilarious read-aloud that is so much fun, kids will beg for it again and again, whatever the consequences.

Just try to resist this comical — and infectious — cautionary fable that will have even bedtime-avoiders gladly snuggling up for a nightly challenge.

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Big Bug Log Little Bugsy is going to visit his grandma in the Big Bug Log, but he’s not quite sure how to find his way through the log to her house. With the reader’s help, Bugsy must solve puzzles, follow mazes, and look behind flaps to follow the path all the way to the surprise ending! Packed with humor and detail, this brilliantly interactive board book will keep little ones entertained for hours.

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Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond

by Martin Jenkins For centuries, humans have looked up at the night sky and wondered what it’s like deep in space, far from Earth — and now we’ve begun to find out. We’ve landed on the moon, put robots on Mars, and sent space probes billions of miles to explore the far reaches of our solar system.

Told in richly detailed cutaway illustrations by Stephen Biesty and friendly, engaging writing

by Martin Jenkins, here is the enthralling story of how we made the great leap into space and what we’ve discovered there. Find out what life is like on the International Space Station, what the chances are that we will ever settle on Mars, where in the solar system we might find alien life, and why visiting other stars will almost certainly remain a dream. Budding astronomers, junior astronauts, and anyone who has ever gazed up at the stars in fascination will pore over this beautifully intricate yet accessible glimpse of the infinite wonders of space.

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Hooray for Fish!

by Lucy Cousins Paddle along with Little Fish on a mesmerizing underwater tour of friends spotty and stripy, happy and gripy, hairy and scary, even curly whirly and twisty twirly. From the creator of Maisy comes an eyepopping picture book that is sure to have little ones joining the chorus: Hooray for fish!

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Owl Bat Bat Owl

by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick A mother owl and her three little owlets live happily on their branch. That is, until the bat family moves in. The newfound neighbors (owls up top, bats hanging below) can’t help but feel a little wary of one another. But babies are curious little creatures, and that curiosity, along with a wild, stormy night, might just bring these two families together. With subtly and hilariously shifting facial expressions and gestures, MarieLouise Fitzpatrick brings her accessible graphic style to a warm and ingenious wordless tale that is sure to bring smiles to readers of all ages.

Can two very different families find their space in the world together? A wonderful wordless picture book offers stylish art, humor, and charm.

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The Jolley-Rogers and the Monster’s Gold

by Jonny Duddle When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle, she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island on the map. Unfortunately, they end up in the belly of the dastardly Pirate Cruncher! Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolly-Rogers rescue themselves before it is too late? Or will they end up trapped there forever? Expect adventure, laughs, and perhaps an almighty sneeze.

Ahoy there, shipmates! Join Jim Lad and Matilda as they sail the seven seas (and the coast of Dull-on-Sea) in search of treasure in this latest adventure from Jonny Duddle featuring the Jolley-Rogers.

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Home in the Rain

by Bob Graham The rain is pouring down in buckets, and Francie and her mom are on their way home from Grandma’s. As the little red car pulls into a picnic area to wait out the storm, the windows fog up, and Francie spells out Dad, Mom, and Francie with her finger. But the back window is waiting for another name, that of Francie’s soon-to-arrive baby sister. What should they call her? Francie and her mother ponder this as they return to the road. Later, when they stop to fill up with gas, who will notice one mother lost in thought and a small girl dancing? Once again, as only he can, Bob Graham elevates a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment into a sublime tale full of nuance and heart.Waiting out a storm by the highway inspires a name for an unborn baby sister in a tender, exquisitely observed tale from the incomparable Bob Graham.

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King of the Sky

by Nicola Davies A young Italian boy has moved to the Welsh hills with his family. He feels isolated and unhappy, a stranger in a strange land. It is only when he makes an unlikely friend, an old man who lets him fly one of his pigeons in a race, that he learns how he can belong. Nicola Davies’s beautiful story — an immigrant’s tale with powerful resonance in our troubled times — is illustrated by an artist who makes the world anew with every picture.In this tale of a young boy, an old man, and a dauntless pigeon, a lyrical text and extraordinary illustrations offer a gorgeous meditation on loneliness, belonging, and home.

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No Parking: Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. A parked car can become a furnace in no time.

Made in the Shade: Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water, and plenty of shade.

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asphalt. Being so close to the ground, your pooch’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn.

Make a splash: Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool- not all dogs are good swimmers.

Know the warning signs of overheating: Overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse. They can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting if the body temperature is over 104 degrees.

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