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November 2019 Volume 18 • Issue 12

A Taste of Sioux Falls | Harvest Crafts for Kids | Thanksgiving in Plymouth, MA

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Rolling with the Punches

How One Man Dealt with History’s Ups and Downs 20

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At Home with Tschetter Construction 30

MAN IN THE KITCHEN A Taste of Sioux Falls 38

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KNICK KNACKS OF LIFE Much to be Thankful For 56 TRAVEL

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November 11-12, 2019 From three-time Tony® winner and Hamilton choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler. Six soldiers return from war and, through the power of music, finally find a place to call home. “The show defies you not to be moved” (Time Out New York).

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ook’s Market has a rich history in Sioux Falls, beginning with its founding in the 1880s by brothers Carl and August Look.

It’s a legacy that Nick Heineman and Beau Vondra are proud of, and as partners in the business for the past 12 years, they have long been dreaming about what could be next for Look’s. And now, their dream has become a reality.

“We had this pipe dream,” says Vondra, “of growing the market into something more, into a destination that would include more products and more services, like a bakery and a restaurant.”

Over the past two years, Heineman says, they realized the time had come for them to do something to refresh the business, and they knew that would mean a new, larger location. They began looking around at other buildings, as well as land where they could potentially build, and then the stars aligned.

“Our realtor called us and told us that CJ Callaway’s became available,” Heineman says. “At the first look, we weren’t sure we loved it. But then the more we looked and talked, we realized it was the perfect place for us.”

In addition to just having a good structure to work with, both Heineman and Vondra said the location was a strong selling point for them.

“We’ve been south-siders with Look’s for a long time now,” Vondra said, “so by moving here, we aren’t leaving our ‘neighborhood.’ We truly appreciate the customers who come to us from all over Sioux Falls and from outside the city, and the residents in this area really embraced us as a neighborhood market. Now we can grow, but we are still going to keep that neighborhood market feeling.”

The transformation has been quite an undertaking, as they created five kitchens, a butcher shop, bakery, coffee and ice cream bar, a deli area with artisan cheese and charcuterie, restaurant, a brewery and three patios. As they opened up the space with a design that allows guests to move from experience to experience tasting, shopping and sampling, their new name emerged – Look’s Marketplace.

The “experience” is their focus, and each one – from bakery to butcher – has been carefully crafted by trained chefs and bakers.

The pair also ensures that their team of nearly 80 employees receives ample training in “guest care,” so that they get to know the products in the market, the cuts of meat at the butcher counter, the menu items in the restaurant and the varieties of ice cream and beer that will be crafted on site.

Vondra and Heineman have developed extensive relationships across the country, and even around the world, that factor into the products available at the Marketplace.

“We love to support and promote people who take great care with their products,” Vondra says. “We have local relationships, and we work with others from all over, and they feel like our friends. And, it’s just a lot of fun to feel like your selling your friends’ stuff.”

The design encourages guests to come and stay for a while, with counter seating and table seating available throughout the space.

Look’s Marketplace Located just east of Minnesota Avenue on 69th Street (605) 336-3104 www.looksmarket.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram

The team thought carefully about the layout, ensuring they were incorporating ADA considerations, such as ramps to entrance doors and counter heights accessible for all guests.

The Look’s Marketplace restaurant fills the octagonal space that previously housed Callaway’s formal restaurant and features a wraparound bar and seating with a prime view of the live-fire kitchen.

It is no surprise that Look’s meats will take center stage on the restaurant menu. However, Heineman says, there will also be extensive vegetarian selections as well as special “no-cook” features like carpaccio and ceviche preparations.

“It’s our own version of fire and ice,” he says.

The restaurant windows face Prairie Green Golf Course, and there are modular walls that can open during warm-weather days to create an indoor-outdoor experience that expands out onto the patio spaces. When spring comes back around, Look’s will have a culinary garden out back, and when guests are enjoying the patio, they can literally walk up to the brewery room’s window and get a fresh, tank-to-table beer.

An Exhibition Kitchen also extends out the back facing the golf course and is a space available for cooking classes featuring Look’s chefs and other special guests, as well as a place for private parties and special events.

If you know Look’s, then chances are you have heard of the “Walk Around Sausage.” Wait. Make that the World’s-OnlyOriginal-Authentic-Walk-Around-Sausage. It’s a feature that even has its own graphic representation now.

“You can walk around and shop while having a cup of coffee,” says Heineman, “but we wanted to be original and true to our heritage. So, here, you can get a sausage and a beer and walk around the Marketplace.”

And, it’s not just one kind of sausage. Each of the experience areas – including the bakery (with an oven straight from Italy!) – will have its own unique version of the Walk Around Sausage available.

After all the dreaming and planning, Heineman and Vondra couldn’t be more excited that Look’s Marketplace is now a reality.

“We wanted to create a destination,” Heineman says. “Look’s Marketplace is where you can come be part of something unique, hang out over coffee with friends, come for a beer after golf, bring your family for ice cream – we have something for everyone.”

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November Straight No Chaser: The Open Bar Tour Friday, Nov. 1 • 8pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Avenue Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense ... and with a sense of humor. On the road, Straight No Chaser has built a reputation as an unforgettable live act. INFO (605) 3676000.

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St. Michael Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, Nov. 2 • 9am - 3pm 1600 S. Marion Road Featuring homemade baked goods, arts, crafts, multiple vendors, and concessions for purchase. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 346. INFO (605) 361-1600.

Peskey at “Remembering Melissa”, a benefit craft and vendor fair. Melissa was shot and killed while driving with her two children near Boonville, MO, in December of 2018. The person responsible for her shooting still has not been found. INFO kniemeyer@hotmail.com.

Remembering Melissa Peskey Benefit Fair Saturday, Nov. 2 • 10am - 2pm Dakota Plains Event Center Hartford, SD Support the family of Melissa

ADHD Talks Tuesday, Nov. 5 • 6:30 - 8pm Boss’ Pizza and Chicken 2111 S. Minnesota Avenue On the second Tuesday of every month, ADHD coach

Alex Hey will be hosting a series of free talks on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. These talks are open to all, but the subject matter will be tailored for teens and adults with ADHD. Fifth Annual Taste of Sioux Falls Thursday, Nov. 7 Hilton Garden Inn Join the fun and attend this fundraiser for Sioux Falls SculptureWalk and SculptureWalk’s Arc of Dreams. $150 per person price

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Beauty and the Beast November 7-9 • 7:30pm November 10 • 2pm The Crystal Theatre, Flandreau, SD The Crystal Theatre will again perform a major musical production this fall. 213 E. 2nd Ave, Flandreau, SD. (605) 864-0517.

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Suffrage Exhibit Opening Reception Thursday, Nov. 7 • 5pm - 7pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 18th and 19th Amendments with the new exhibit at the Old Courthouse Museum.

Refreshments will be served, sponsored by the Siouxland Heritage Museums Alliance.

Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com DAPA presents: Treasure Island - Prince Street Players Version Thursday, Nov. 7 • 7pm Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 07:00 PM Saturday, Nov. 9 • 2pm & 7pm Sunday, Nov. 10 • 2pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Excitement runs high in

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Sip ‘n Shop Thursday, Nov. 7 • 5pm - 7pm Stacey’s Vintage Art Boutique.

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Holiday Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum Friday, Nov. 8 • 7pm - 10pm Minnehaha Country Club Join us at the Minnehaha Country Club for an evening

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Call the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum for details at 605367-4414 The World War I Soldier Program at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, Nov. 10 • 2pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Join David Rambow and Randy Megard to hear the perspective of the German and American solider during WWI. The WWI reenactors and will be outfitted to show you the arms and equipment of WWI soldier would have been issued for battle. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

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Bandstand Monday, Nov. 11 • 7pm Tuesday, Nov. 12 • 7pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Sioux Falls , SD 57103 The soldiers came home to a new America and made music that inspired the nation. From three-time Tony® winner and HAMILTON choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. INFO (605) 3676000.

Cliff Avenue Greenhouse Ladies Night Thursday, Nov. 14 5pm - 8pm 2101 East 26th Street.

(605) 332-6641 Helping Kids Round First Thursday, Nov. 14 5:30pm Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Join us for the Fourth Annual Helping Kids Round First Dinner, a benefit to provide underprivileged youth in Nicaragua opportunities through baseball and softball.

The evening will include stories about the work that Helping Kids Round First does in Nicaragua surrounding baseball, softball, farming projects as well as providing hospital supplies to some of the poorest parts of Nicaragua... Plus you won’t want to miss the featured guest! The night will also include a silent and live auction. INFO (605) 8641341.

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Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. This holiday season, discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! The timeless movie “White Christmas” is adapted for the stage in a lavish new production that the New York Times says to “put on your wish list.” Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! INFO (605) 3676000.

Green Earth Players present “The Beverly Hillbillies” Nov. 15-17 & Nov. 21-24 Historic Palace Theatre, Luverne, MN For tickets, please call the Palace Box Office at 507-2834339 or order online at www. palacetheatre.us.

Fun and Fit Day Saturday, Nov. 16 10am - 12pm Kuehn Community Center 2801 S. Valley View Rd. Ride, run, jump, and jam!

Join SFPR and participate in fitness-related activities, all while having fun! Children must be supervised by an individual 16 years of age or older. A 5-to-1 ratio of children to adults must be observed. No registration is required. Ages 2 - 6. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Bigs Paws Canine Foundation Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 16 Stacey’s Vintage Art Boutique.

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Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written!

10:30am - noon Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum Create a beautiful winter arrangement. Bring your own pot with dirt and we will fill it up. Cost is $30.00 per person. Register at www. maryjowegnerarboretum.com Cliff Avenue Greenhouse DIY Pinecone Chandelier Class Sunday, Nov. 17 • 1:30pm 2101 East 26th Street. (605) 332-6641 and 7310 West 41st Street. 7310 West 41st Street.

Wibit Event Sunday, Nov. 17 • 12pm - 5pm Midco Aquatic Center 1601 S. Western Ave. A Wibit® is an inflatable used in the water to create additional fun for all ages!

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Participants will need to have an active swim pass or pay daily admission rates. Lap lanes may not be available when the Action Tower is in use. No registration required.

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Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, Nov. 19 1pm - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum. Stop in any

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INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Ceili Dance Program Thursday, Nov. 21 6:30 p.m.

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Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Family Night Out Friday, Nov. 22 6:30pm - 8:30pm Morningside Community Center 2400 S. Bahnson Avenue What a great way to kick off the weekend! Gather the family and come have fun with our entertainment, carnival games, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

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Landscaping is celebrating the holiday season with their annual Winter Warm-Up. Beginning Friday, November 22, get the first look and pick of all the holiday decor and greens! Peruse our premade porch pots around the nursery or attend a seminar and build your own porch pot or wreath! Learn more at oakridgenurseryinc.com Seasonal Wine Cork Wreath Saturday, Nov. 23 1:30pm - 4pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place, Sioux Falls No experience necessary. You will go home with a beautiful creation that will welcome your visitors through the holiday season! Bring your glue gun and any special corks you’ve collected and the rest of the supplies will be furnished.

Cost is $25.00. INFO (605) 367-4414.

Parade of Lights 2019 Friday, Nov. 29 7:30pm Phillips Avenue in Historic Downtown Sioux Falls Dazzling lighted holiday floats and music will descend on historic Phillips Avenue from 13th Street to 5th Street.

The 27th Annual Parade of Lights is the official start to the downtown holiday season!

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Rolling with the Punches How One Man Dealt with History’s Ups and Downs

BY RON ROBINSON

J

im Robinson was nobody special, but the way he reacted to hardship set him apart. Born October 29, 1876, the youngest surviving son of Civil War veteran Esculapius Robinson and Mary Bell, Jim found himself motherless at five and an orphan a year later when his father finally succumbed to a war wound in his knee. Under the guardianship of his maternal grandfather, Hamilton Bell, he thrived on the Ohio farm near Cambridge that supplemented its produce with a coal mine, a salt well, and a saw mill powered by a stationary steam engine.

While his grandfather oversaw the operation of the farm from a centrally located farm house, young Jimmy lived in a log cabin near the edge of the property containing his cousins, brothers, and his Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Mary. His life in the cabin was a happy

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one, but the enforced evenings with his grandfather got him into trouble. Each of the grandchildren was given the honor of holding the candle so that their grandfather might read from the family bible each night, getting through the whole bible over the course of a year. One night when it was Jim’s turn, the passage seemed particularly long and soporific, filled with “begats.” Jim nodded off, swayed forward, and let the flame ignite his grandfather’s beard.

Corporeal punishment ensued, with the result that Jim gave up on religion and on his grandfather, as well.

A nurse hired to care for the widowed grandfather, Hamilton Bell, took care of him a little too well. They were wed, and upon the grandfather’s death, Uncle James, who had cared for the farm in the hope of inheriting it, instead found himself disowned. He,

his wife and children and his sister’s children, including Jimmy, banished from the place, packed up their belongings and set off for Iowa, on the trail of a daughter who had gone before. The uncle homesteaded a wooded place near West Bend while many of his children and nephews settled in Story County, near Ames.

Jim had early on become fascinated with steam power, and as a young husband and father found himself engineer on the short line running between the town of Ames and the college a few miles away. The engine, known as the “Dinkey,” was a miniature version of the big engines that connected the cities and towns. But he got to know students and professors by name, and he envisioned a long and comfortable career. Progress had other ideas. The “Dinkey” was replaced by the electrified streetcar. Still Jim hung on.

An accident changed everything. Jim was closed mouth about it in later years, and although all of his children heard of “the accident,“ none had any details of it. After “the accident,” the man who might have spent the rest of his life shuttling back and forth between Ames and Iowa State College, became instead first a farmer, then a county supervisor, then a purveyor of the latest means of fighting unwanted insects.

Only recently has “the accident” been revealed in its entirety, and it is shown to be truly life changing. The streetcar Jim was driving was on its way back to the college. Just west of town the streetcar tracks slanted southwest across the tracks of the train. A tower near the intersection was to give warning if both a train and a streetcar were due to cross, but in this case, both the train and the streetcar were given a green light. Jim’s streetcar, as was often the case, was loaded with passengers, most of them students, but also with an eminent professor, H. G. Bell, often known as “The Wizard” of agronomy, whose work helped to change the way farmers used fertilizers and planted crops.

Picking up the newspaper account: (Des Moines Register,Sunday, Nov. 10. 1907.)

“Not until it was too late did the motorman and the engineer realize that the accident was imminent, but their efforts to stop were in vain. The engine struck the electric car squarely as it was about halfway across the railroad track with an awful impact.

“The electric car was hurled through the air for a distance of forty or fifty feet. The passengers were thrown violently from side to side and there arose from the imprisoned men and women awful shrieks and groans, mingling with the breaking of wood and glass. The car landed against the crossing tower with such force that this structure was moved several feet from its foundation.

“Fortunately for the inmates of the electric car it was one of the very heavy type used by the Des Moines, Fort Dodge & Southern.

Had it been of lighter build, its destruction would have been complete and loss of life certain. As it was, the interior of the car was a complete mass of wreckage, and it is nothing short of a miracle that no deaths resulted.”

However among those receiving internal injuries were the motorman, Jim Robinson, and the distinguished professor, H.G.

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Bell. And Professor Bell also suffered a broken leg. One might imagine that those ‘shrieks and groans” echoed in the motorman’s ears, perhaps for the rest of his life. No, he was not directly responsible for what happened, but he was known to be in love with speed and he may have contributed to the accident by going too fast. And while he loved the little steam engine, the Dinkey, he was not so fond of the electric streetcar. He probably talked things over with his beloved uncle James, then took the big step to buy the farm in Palo Alto county, changing the course of his life completely.

Having been so often wrenched away from a promising path and forced to find another way to succeed, he became fascinated with “what might have been.” He revisited the scene of his greatest happiness in Ohio, first with his wife in the 1920s, then again in 1940 in the company of his eldest son and his family. The cabin where he had grown up had at that time been converted to storage. The coal mine had been closed down, the salt well was still used, but on a restricted schedule. There was no saw mill.

Nobody asked Jim what he was looking for there, but whatever it was, it seemed evident that he had not found it.

At home again, his grandchildren delighted in riding with him

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in his Cadillac on official business as county supervisor, with a package of Beech-nut chewing tobacco in the front seat and a coffee can balanced on the hump to catch the spit. Sometimes, however, he’d just roll down the driver-side window and let fly.

At those times it was dangerous to be sitting in the lefthand back seat, lest the projectile go astray. He rode all over the county on his official business, keeping his eye on flooded streams and low-lying roads. Sometimes he enlisted his grandchildren’s aid in parceling out surplus clothing to those who needed it. Much of the clothing was corduroy, snug and warm in the winter. Also excellent was the surplus cheese which Jim and his pals often shared along with a package of soda crackers and a sip of Pabst Blue Ribbon. The bulk of it still went to those who simply wanted free cheese sandwiches.

Jim died just before Christmas, 1957. He is buried in Graettinger, Iowa, along with his wife Mary and many of his children and grandchildren, although his seed scattered across the continent to settle in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, North Dakota, Colorado, California, all of them aware that happiness is an accident, subject to abrupt alteration.

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he holiday season brings forward an array of emotions. Joy. Excitement.

Gratitude. Love. But hosting for the holidays brings an entirely different collection of feelings. It can be a time that’s filled with stress, endless errands and a mountain of prep work that rivals Old Saint Nick’s workload.

Whether you are welcoming guests for a turkey feast or having extended family over for a long holiday weekend, the preparation can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be!

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Just Breathe Inhale. Now, exhale. As the date quickly approaches and the “to do” list continues to grow, hosting can easily become overwhelming so it is important to remember to stay calm and breathe! Set daily goals to keep yourself organized and motivated. Whether it is a simple task like confirming your guest list, grocery shopping or cleaning the guest room; spreading out these duties over several days or weeks makes even the biggest goal seem more achievable. Then, when the big day arrives, you won’t be left scrambling to finish annoying tasks and can simply sit back and enjoy all the day has to bring!

Pro Tip #2: Ask for Help No one likes to do it but asking for help is essential when hosting any type of event. Don’t be afraid to lean on loved ones and delegate simple tasks that will make your life a little easier. Asking guests to bring something like a favorite wine or dessert not only gives them the opportunity to contribute to the holiday celebration but also makes them feel welcome and invited. Don’t ever decline an offer from guests to join in for meal prep or cleanup, because chances are, if they are offering, they genuinely want to help! Remember, the holidays should be enjoyed by everyone, not just your guests.

Pro Tip #3: Let Someone Else do the Prep Work Anyone can drive themselves crazy trying to plan the perfect party. The food, decor, entertainment and more. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin! Consider saving your sanity and allowing someone else to do the prep work for you. For example, a wellplanned meal doesn’t have to come from your own kitchen. Whether you ask party-goers to bring their favorite dish and host a pot-luck style meal or cater from a local restaurant; giving yourself a break in the kitchen will allow more time to be spent with family and friends. And don’t stress about the decor! Tie together your holiday meal by gathering around a warm and festive piece like the Mango Light Dining Set. With simple additions of greenery and candles, this set transforms into any holiday host’s dream and provides an unforgettable backdrop to top off any meal.

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Pro Tip #4: Create A Warm Welcome Overnight accommodations are often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of party prep. While you might think it’s okay, no one enjoys ending a long day by curling up on a couch with a lumpy pillow. Providing a home away from home for your house guests is essential in making them feel warm and welcomed, and it all starts with a solid foundation. There is no better time to toss out that old guest room mattress and bring in a new, dream-inducing set that will make any house guests want to extend their stay. When shopping for a guest room mattress it’s important to not cut corners! If you wouldn’t want to sleep on your guest room mattress, why are you making your loved ones? The Restonic Glorious Mattress features both outstanding comfort and construction, and at a price point that anyone is sure to love. Once a solid foundation has been set, it’s time to tackle the details! Think of your own room, and all the necessities you require for the night. Providing extra pillows, fans, chargers, towels, and toiletries are just some of the small ways you can make your house guests feel at home.

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Pro Tip #5: Enjoy the Moment Holiday hosting doesn’t need to be extravagant or expensive, it should be memorable! Don’t overdo it by trying to transform your home into the North Pole; work with what you have in your existing decor. Take a look at the Fresco Living Room Set. With simple additions of cool, blue accents and bright pops of color, this space is instantly transformed into a modern, winter wonderland. There is nothing wrong with thinking outside of the box when it comes to holiday decor! By working with what you have, you leave room to spend your time and energy with those you love and truly enjoy the moment.

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ith 25 years in the construction business, John Tschetter has had a hand in making people’s home ownership dreams come true. Over the years, he also built his own business and enjoys a great partnership with his wife, Judy.

Tschetter Construction was recently a Parade of Homes Award of Excellence Winner, and it’s easy to see why with their quality workmanship and attention to detail.

While John’s company takes care of all the building project

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details – from designing and obtaining necessary permits to the materials and labor – Judy’s role is to help with the cosmetic design. It’s a “job” she just fell into as the business grew.

“John would do the building, and then he’d ask me to help pick out pieces for the interior design,” says Judy. “Over time, I found that I really loved to do this, so it’s a great partnership.”

As they work together on projects, Judy says she watches for design trends in a variety of places – but mostly social media.

“Over time, I found that I really loved to do this, so it’s a great partnership.”

“There is just so much out there, and you can see what’s new in colors, furniture and design styles.”

Right now, she adds, a popular design theme is modern farmhouse.

So, for this project, the Tschetters decided to go with a white, black and grey color scheme, and then added in both light and dark wood elements. Shiplap is a common feature in farmhouse decorating, and they used the boards as a wall treatment as well as for a ceiling accent.

The kitchen features white cupboards with black hardware,

a corner pantry closet, white counters, a wide subway tile backsplash and natural wood floating shelves. Being a local business themselves, the Tschetters love to partner with others in the area, such as DMC Waterjet for countertops and flooring products from Thornton’s.

While you might think having white walls and ceilings would make a home feel stark and cold, the wood elements they have added, like light wood floors, natural wood floating shelves or dark

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ceiling beams add warmth throughout the house.

At first, Judy says she wasn’t sure about doing white-on-white or black and white, but then, she says, the feedback they had during the fall Parade of Homes was amazing.

The couple carried the shiplap accents throughout the main

level, as a backdrop for the coat hooks and storage in the mud room, as a small accent in the living room’s tray ceiling and as accent walls in the main level bathroom and master bath. Picking an element like that and using it in several rooms is a great way to tie a design theme together, says Judy.

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You can keep some design features consistent throughout your house, she says, and then play around with accents like lighting or artwork. The light fixtures in this house run the gamut from a rustic metal chandelier in the living room to drop pendants over the kitchen island, and from black and white in the master bath to

a contemporary silver metal starburst in the entryway. Changing up the light fixtures is a great way to add character to any room.

In addition to oversized garages, another hallmark of Tschetter Construction projects, says Judy, is creating enough space in the bedrooms to allow the homebuyer some flexibility with

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While Judy enjoys her role picking out colors and finishes, she admits that choosing furniture or other accessories is when she is happy to have a little help. So, when she is staging houses – like for the Parade of Homes – she calls on Set to Sell.

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A TASTE OF SIOUX FALLS

BY JIM MATHIS

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f I had to name one thing the Sioux Falls food scene is missing, it’s a high-end restaurant with a tasting menu. I love a good tasting menu; a few bites of several dishes to make up a meal.

My beloved and I tend to seek these out when we’re traveling,

and we’ve found many that we love in Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans and other travel destinations. These are the kind of places that have options like a 5-course, an 8-course or even as many as 15-courses. Often these fine restaurants are headed by award-

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winning chefs, have multiple Michelin Stars in their lobby and often the price of admission to a top-notch meal for two is in the “high car payment” or “low mortgage payment” zone. If they offer a wine paring, it’s usually a good idea to partake, but it will add fifty-percent or so to the cost. These are not the kind of place you go to every week for a quick Tuesday dinner with the family. These are special occasion kind of restaurants; the kind of place you plan a vacation around.

Would a restaurant like that survive in Sioux Falls? I highly doubt it; in fact, I’d bet against it. But imagine if you could get that experience here in Sioux Falls. Instead of each dish being crafted by the same chef and their team, though, every course would come from one of Sioux Falls best restaurants and most inventive chefs. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get Michael Haskett to create one dish, followed by Kristina Kuehn from K Restaurant and then Inkka Beaudion from Swamp Daddy’s. Your next flight would be created by the teams at Minerva’s, Parker’s and R Wine Bar (and served by the ever-charming Riccardo!) Then you stop for a cocktail from the mixologists who run the Carpenter Bar and The Treasury. And for dessert, you sample a few sweets before Top Chef: Just Desserts winner Chris Hanmer gives you one of his mind-blowing creations.

Sounds like a fantasy, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not! It’s the Fifth Annual Taste of Sioux Falls, a fundraiser for Sioux Falls SculptureWalk and SculptureWalk’s Arc of Dreams. Your chance to experience this evening of great food happens Thursday,

2018 Taste of Sioux Falls People Choice’s Award winners, Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen! From left to right: Taste co-chairs Koni Schiller & Candi Grossenburg, Jordon Taylor & Barry Putzke from Bread & Circus, emcee Jim Mathis.

November 7, at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown. Compared to most tasting menu experiences the $150 per person price (including wine and craft beer from local brewers) is a bargain. If you’re interested, tickets are available at SculptureWalkSiouxFalls. com and through Eventbrite, but they are limited and going fast.

Over the years, my beloved and I have been to countless fundraising events in Sioux Falls. Usually the food is mediocre, but we go because we know it’s for a good cause. This is one where we go not only to support the non-profit, but because we

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have a good time and get great food. I think this is one of the best events in Sioux Falls each year. Am I biased? Yes! I’ve been on the SculptureWalk board of directors for more than ten years, and I’m on the committee that has been putting this event together from the start. But even with a little admitted bias, this is still a great event.

In addition to the sampling of great food by the area’s best chefs, there’s the added fun of a friendly competition; the People’s Choice Award! As you enter the event, you get a great Riedel wine glass (yours to keep), a plate, a fork and a chip to vote for your favorite dish of the night. Chef Chris Hanmer’s sweet treats took home the trophy and bragging rights the first couple years, before he suggested a policy that no chef should win two years in a row.

Last year Jordan Taylor and the team from Bread & Circus took home the honor in a close race with the spicy team from Swamp Daddy’s. Who will win the top prize this year? That’s anybody’s guess at this point!

And since this is a fundraiser, of course there are a few

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YOUR FAVORITE MEAT COUNTER IS NOW YOUR FAVORITE LOTS OF OTHER THINGS, TOO. DELI BAKERY MEAT BEER MORE opportunities to give a little extra to SculptureWalk. We’ll be raffling off a few great prizes including the Ultimate Dining Experience package including a dinner for two at Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas plus a $500 travel gift card. You could also win a necklace from Gunderson’s, a Piece of the Arc sculpture by Dale Lamphere, or a $25 Gift Card to all 15 participating restaurants!

So if you’re looking for a fun night out or just want to sample the fare from some really great area establishments, check out the Taste of Sioux Falls. If you miss this year, watch for details for next year’s event. I always end this column with the reminder to eat something good today, and this is your chance to eat a whole lot of good on November 7.

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Decadent Delights

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Heat all ingredients except the candy bars to 150Ë&#x161; or soft crack stage. Pour this mixture onto a lightly buttered cookie sheet and quickly lay the broken pieces of the candy bars on top. After the chocolate has softened, spread it evenly with the back of a spoon and top with chopped nuts if desired.

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French Silk Hot Chocolate 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1/3 cup water 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups whipping cream Combine the chocolate chips, syrup, water and vanilla in a heavy saucepan. On low heat, stir until the chocolate is melted. Refrigerate this mixture until it is cold. Beat the whipping cream until it just begins to thicken, then gradually add the chilled chocolate mixture while you continue to beat. Beat until it will mound. Chill.

Heat 3/4 mug of milk and add 3 or 4 tsp of the chilled chocolate. Stir well and enjoy!

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s I sit in my restaurant looking for inspiration to write a wine article, I stare blankly at the massive wood beams, and my eyes are drawn to my Level I Sommelier certificate. Suddenly vivid memories flood my mind. It’s been 10 years since I tested for my certification, yet I can remember almost every wine I tasted through the two-day event. A memory that will never leave me is that of Randa Warren. I had the privilege of being taught by her.

She is a Master Sommelier. In 2007, she became the 16th woman in the world to be a Master Sommelier and one of 96 men and women in the U.S. to be a Master Sommelier and 167 total men and women in the world. She is a master of wine.

By definition, a Sommelier is a waiter who takes charge of the wines in his/her service or a wine steward. Today, a Sommelier is a respected expert of wine who has gone through rigorous testing and blind tastings. In 1998-1999, Randa Warren passed the Certified and Advanced WSET programs, as well as the Introductory Sommelier course at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park through the Court of Master Sommeliers. In 2000, she went on to pass the grueling Advanced Sommelier Exam on her first attempt and in 2001 Randa passed the final, 2-year WSET Diploma program that is a prerequisite to the Master of Wine program. The same year, she became a Certified Wine Educator through the Society of Wine Educators.

She led me and about thirty others in a blind tasting. We tasted five total wines, two whites and three reds. She taught us how the Masters taste wine and how to use something they call the Deductive Method. This process is how a Master Sommelier takes clues from the sight, smell, and taste of a wine to come to a conclusion as to what its identity might be. Now we’re not just talking about concluding that a heavy red wine is Cabernet. No, we were to ascertain not only the grape varietal in each wine, but also the country it came from, the region it was grown in, the level of quality, and the vintage.

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Assess the wine’s clarity, brightness, color, and viscosity. Look for clues that might tell you how much alcohol is in the wine.

For example, if the legs or tears are slow to form and stream

back into the bowl of the glass, this will indicate a high alcohol concentration.

Deductive Method Smell Look for obvious flaws, intensity of smell, and try to pick out fruit, earth, and wood aromas. Here’s a tip from Randa when smelling wine: after you’ve inhaled the aroma from the wine glass with your nose, open your mouth for a second and let in some air.

This technique will heighten your senses and allow you to pick out more flavors.

Deductive Method Taste There are lots of things that are happening on our palates, but here are just a few things to look for: sweetness, body, fruit, earth, wood, alcohol, acidity, tannins, and finish. Deciphering what each of these are in your blind glass will give you lots of clues as to where the wine might be from. For example, a wine that literally makes your mouth water has high acidity. Wines that are high in acid make your mouth salivate, which is an indicator that the wine is from a cool climate like Italy. Typically, wines that have a low acidity are from warm climates like California.

Once you have completed these methods, you should have enough data to draw a conclusion as to where the wine is from.

Is it a New World wine or an Old World wine? Old World refers to Europe while the New World encompasses North and South America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. As a rule, fruitdriven wine is from the New World, and earth-driven is from the Old World.

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For example, a light-colored red wine with high acidity and a musty nose, prominent rustic flavors, and salient cherry flavors is almost just enough information to guess that the wine is Old World (not fruit-driven,) from a cool climate (high acidity,) and is probably a Sangiovese (cherry flavors.) In fact, this was the third wine we tried, and it was a 2006 Chianti.

Blind tasting is one of the quickest ways to learn about flavor profiles and varietal tendencies. It also teaches you to be very descriptive. In fact, the more descriptive you are when taking the Master Sommelier exam, the better. They take points off for not describing the wine enough, and as Randa told us all: you learn more from the wines you identify wrong, than the ones you guess right. Sounds like a good life lesson to me. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Carpe Vino!

Riccardo was a speaker at this year’s expo for her where he educated our audience on wine and food pairings. Riccardo lives in Sioux Falls with his wife, Marybeth, and three sons, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon and are owners of R Wine Bar on the East Bank of Downtown Sioux Falls. For all of your wine questions, contact Riccardo at riccardo@rwinebar.com.

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Saturday, December 28 (7:30pm) With an entire arsenal of Led Zeppelin songs in their satchel, Zeppelin Experience gives an energy sapping show playing some of the greatest rock epics of all time. ‘Dazed and Confused’, ‘Whole Lotta Love’, ‘Ramble On’, ‘Heartbreaker’, ‘Good Times Bad Times’ just to name a few. Focusing on the roots and inspiration of Led Zeppelin’s core material Zeppelin Experience grabs that energy and brings it on home to you. The Historic Palace Theatre in Luverne, MN. (507) 283-4339. www.palacetheatre.us

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Visit the Nutcracker Collection Did you know that Luverne, MN has the 3rd largest nutcracker collection in the world? Visit the collection and pick up this year’s collectable ornament. This makes a great gift for friends and family and is a great way to share Luverne’s ‘Nutty’ Nutcracker Story! Contact us for more information at Quality Printing – Paper, Signs and Promotional Items, 401 W. Hatting St., Luverne, MN. (888) 933-4457 or (507) 283-1716. www.qualityprinting-luverne.com

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s a kid, if I was having a bad day or feeling sorry for myself, my mom always encouraged me to think of things I was thankful for.

When I begrudgingly followed her advice, I was amazed how quickly it made me feel better. Even in the worst of situations, there is nearly always something to be thankful for. In fact, some doctors say gratitude is essential for overall mental health.

Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tornadoes made me quite thankful for my home.

We were traveling when the storm hit. So, as we were sitting on the runway, waiting for take-off, and several text messages from concerned friends began filling my inbox, I began to panic. I quickly texted my neighbor across the street and she replied that aside from a few downed trees, our neighborhood was spared.

Relief rushed over me. The same feeling returned when I learned no lives were lost.

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Our 1888 historic home has played a large role in my life.

Thirteen years ago, when I said “yes” to Shon, he came with a beautiful, brick Folk Victorian home. I honestly fell in love with them both. And although it’s the reason we haven’t gone on any international vacations (a recent electrical repair cost the same

as a trip for three to Ireland); we love our home, her history and the life we live inside her walls. We don’t think twice about investing in her.

Our home sits in a neighborhood that is also priceless.

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downtown and is home to some of the most amazing, thoughtful and creative people I know. I can say this honestly because we know most of our neighbors.

Living in a neighborhood where I know my neighbors means a lot to me because I grew up on a small ranch near a rural South Dakota community, where everyone knew everyone … and their extended family. This isn’t too difficult when I consider that my graduating class was 36 and the population of the western South Dakota community where I grew up was around 400.

I value the fact that within a city of more than 175,000, within our neighborhood we’ve found a close-knit community. A community where potlucks are common and walks often end on a neighbor’s front porch sipping wine. A community where neighbors mow yards, rake leaves for each other without being asked – and share garden vegetables and flower seeds. A community where we celebrate remodels and birthdays, but are also there for each other when pets pass or illness strikes. It’s truly a special place because of the people who live here.

And I love the fact that we get to raise our daughter in a diverse community, where she has friends her own age, but is also friends with folks her grandparents’ ages. By living in our community, I’ve also learned that Sioux Falls’ city officials do care.

Like many neighborhoods surrounding downtown, there are a lot of neighbors who like to walk or bike. And there are a lot of

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drivers who like to use our streets to avoid traffic. The two don’t mix too well because these drivers don’t slow down, blow through stop signs and rarely acknowledge walkers or cyclists.

So, the city is working with neighbors to find solutions. There’s still a lot of work to be done. Maybe you can help? Please remember, the speed limit in most neighborhoods is 25 mph. And crosswalk or not, pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way.

Talk about grateful. If you haven’t felt appreciated lately, simply stop for a cyclist or pedestrian waiting to cross the street, sit back and absorb the love.

Just yesterday I stopped for a walker in central Sioux Falls. He had just stepped off the curb, saw me coming and stepped back onto the sidewalk. I stopped my car and waited for him to cross. He blew me a kiss. It might have added 10 seconds to my commute.

But this simple act and his reaction made my day (meanwhile in the backseat, my 8-year-old didn’t get her way about something, threw a fit and had to be put on timeout when we got home…it’s nice to be appreciated … even by strangers.)

Even when she’s naughty, I’m so thankful for our daughter, Parker. Although we tried for more, Shon and I were only able to have Parker, and she is the greatest gift. We are both quite intentional about raising a child who is kind and not over-indulged.

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ust south of Boston is a coastal town in Massachusetts called Plymouth, founded in 1620. It is the site of the first Pilgrim settlement, with Pilgrim Memorial State Park’s Plymouth Rock marking the place where settlers are thought to have landed on shore. More than 1 million visitors visit the park each year, where they can find fantastic views of Plymouth Harbor and monuments. Usually anchored at the park is a full-scale replica of the ship that carried the Pilgrims across the Atlantic, the

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Mayflower II. 10-minute historical talks are given at Plymouth Rock throughout the day, and 30-minute guided walking tours are given daily, ending at the top of Cole’s Hill.

You can find a lot of American history, folklore, and culture in Plymouth. Artifacts documenting the history of the Pilgrim colonists and of the Native people of Plymouth are displayed at Pilgrim Hall Museum. The oldest public museum in the United States, it was built in 1824. Some of the museum’s collection

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role-players will tell stories of their new lives as townspeople in Plymouth Colony. Museum Guides will speak from a modern perspective and give additional background on life in the 1600s, and you can walk in on Pilgrims as they eat dinner or enjoy a lively conversation in the street. Located on the banks of the Eel

River, you’ll discover Wampanoag Homesite, where all of the staff are actual Native people from either Wampanoag or other Native nations. They are dressed in historically accurate clothing, yet tell their stories from a modern perspective.

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on a hilltop to the north of town to commemorate the Mayflower Pilgrims. Now called the National Monument to the Forefathers, it is thought to be the world’s largest solid granite monument. The monument took 30 years to build, and gazes across the sea toward Plymouth. The restored Jabez Howland House is across

the Town Brook river, and was owned by original Mayflower passengers. Burial Hill Cemetery is the resting place for many early settlers. Located in the center of Plymouth, Massachusetts, is Brewster Gardens, a park that covers the original garden plot that was granted to Elser William Brewster in 1620. Running

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through Brewster Gardens is Town Brook, a 1.5-mile stream that provided drinking water to the Pilgrims, and passes through numerous small ponds as well as The Plimoth Grist Mill at Jenney Pond. A nature trail also runs along the entire length of the brook. You can find The Pilgrim Maiden, a bronze statue, and The Immigrant Memorial, a stainless steel sculpture honoring Plymouth’s immigrant settlers from 1700 to 2000.

November is a special time to visit Plymouth, with an annual extended Thanksgiving event bringing history to life. The weekend before Thanksgiving offers three days of activities at Plymouth’s annual Thanksgiving celebration. A parade, concerts, a food festival, and waterfront activities are all included in the celebration, with the parade being one of America’s only historically-accurate chronological parades, representing each century from the Pilgrim era in the 17th century through to modern times. Brewster Gardens is brought to life with interpreters in period dress, authentic camps, and scenes from historical eras. Located across the street from the historic village you can find Food Truck Alley and a Hometown Craft Beer and Wine Garden, offering a variety of 21st-century food trucks serving pizza, fried foods, desserts, and more. The New England Food Festival features the very best entrees, soups, chowders, desserts, and beverages in the region.

Find locally-grown, farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and more at the Harvest Market.

There are multiple special dining events for Thanksgiving in Plymouth, including Harvest Dinner with the Pilgrims, where you can take a step back in time and enjoy a meal with the Pilgrims from 17th-century Plymouth. Have some classic roast turkey with all of the traditional New England trimmings at America’s Thanksgiving Dinner, with role players and Native interpreters available to teach you about the 1621 feast that inspires our modern celebration of the holiday.

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t’s easy to imagine the typical favorite-foods list for kids and realize that it’d likely include chicken nuggets and fries. Like all of us, kids deserve the occasional indulgence, but parents should keep these facts in mind if the kids can’t seem to get enough of these greasy treats.

Little More than Empty Calories Higher calorie foods are not necessarily bad, if they are providing our body with lots of important nutrients, such as nuts, avocados and salmon. But fried foods are typically lots of calories and no

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nutrients, or “empty calories.” Most of those calories are coming from fat, and the dietary guidelines for Americans recommend less than 35% of daily calories from fat.

Let’s use French fries as an example: • Fresh russet potato cooked without added fat: 70 calories, 0 calories from fat • Frozen pre-fried French fries made in the oven or air fryer: 140 calories, 35 calories from fat • Fast food French fries: 230 calories, 100 calories from fat

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Increasing Chronic Disease Risk Eating fried foods four or more times per week has been strongly associated with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and obesity. A recent study using the Women’s Health Initiative Clinical Trials concluded that frequent consumption of fried foods was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular mortality in American women.

Kids who have too many meals where fried foods are part of the mix can also face health risks, including obesity.

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Sounds appetizing, right? These by-products can not only affect taste (bitter or fishy) but in some cases could be carcinogenic or even toxic.

In addition to chemical type by-products, frying can also result in trans-fatty acids. According to the American Heart Association, eating trans-fatty acids will raise your bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, increase your risk for heart disease and put you at increased risk for type 2 diabetes. No amount of trans-fat is considered safe.

As if that were not enough, the high temperature of the oil often destroys the vitamins and proteins that are found naturally in the food.

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Try to avoid pairing a fried entrée (like chicken) with a fried side (like French fries). If having fried food at lunch time, avoid serving something fried again that evening. When frying, make sure to use more stable oils, such as canola, sunflower, avocado and olive oils, and use regular olive oil, not extra virgin olive oil. It smokes at a much lower temperature.

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Fall Bucket List Materials: Popsicle sticks, black marker, mason jar, and ribbon.

Using as many popsicle sticks as you want, write out a goal for the fall season on each one. This may include going on a hayride, visiting a pumpkin patch, drinking apple cider, and so on. Gather these all together and place them into a pretty jar, decorated with ribbon or any other materials of your choice. Choose one each weekend or any time you think you might be able to create some quality family time together.

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Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin Materials: As many mason jar lids as you want to use (8 were used here), string, scissors, a stick, and glue (optional).

Line your mason jar lids up so they are all facing the same way. Guide your string through all of the jars, then pull it tight and tie in a couple of knots. Spread the lids out evenly, so there is equal space between each one. You now have your pumpkin shape. If you have a stick that fits nicely, all you have to do next is push the stick down into the middle of the pumpkin and you are done. If you prefer to glue your stick, a hot glue gun is probably best, but you can use craft glue for smaller sticks, or use paper to create a more artistic option. This makes a great centerpiece for Thanksgiving.

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utbreaks of influenza, also known as the flu, occur in different seasonal patterns around the world. In our region, flu season will typically begin in the late fall and peak in mid to late winter.

According to the CDC, the influenza vaccination is safe and effective and is the single best way to help protect yourself and your family from the flu each year. Since the virus and the vaccine changes every year, it is important to get a flu vaccination annually.

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When You’re Breastfeeding Breastfeeding can help protect your baby from infection and fight germs that are around you. If you can, request immediate skin-to-skin contact with your new baby. This appears to make their immune system stronger.

The flu is spread in droplets that come from coughs or sneezes, not through breast milk. If you are breastfeeding and get the flu, it is recommended to continue with breastfeeding. Make sure you wash your hands frequently using soap and water or a hand sanitizer. While experts say that soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs, alcohol-based hand sanitizers work very well too.

When Friends and Family Are Sick If friends or family are showing signs of the flu, ask them to stay away until they are feeling better. Stay six feet away from people who are sick or displaying flu symptoms. If sick people cough, ask them to cover their mouth and nose with a facial tissue or even to use the crook of their elbow if no tissues are available.

Always have a bottle of hand sanitizer with you when you’re out and about. For sanitizers to work, people need to rub vigorously for a full 15 to 20 seconds.

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The Shortest Day

by Susan Cooper As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper’s poem “The Shortest Day” captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before — and the hope for peace that we carry into the future.

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by Jeannie Baker Whether using dried flowers or tiny shells, spaghetti or postage stamps, Jeannie Baker draws from the world around her to make work that is singularly beautiful and imaginative.

Incorporating a wide range of textures, her arresting collage pieces have earned her international acclaim. Now she shares her secrets and encourages readers to get creative: each of the four main sections in Playing with Collage presents an abstract collage by the artist and offers suggestions and starting points for anyone aspiring to master the art.

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by Bethanie Deeney Murguia Have you ever thought about how your favorite things became your favorites in the first place?

Sometimes picking a favorite can be easy: you know from the moment you see it. And sometimes, selecting one can take a little longer as you consider all the options. The choice is yours: you can have many favorites or none at all.

You might even find that your favorite changes.

From colors to animals to the perfect hat, there are so many things to love . . . and even help you learn a little about yourself in the process.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

Leading the Way: Women in Power

by Janet Howell; Theresa Howell Meet some of the most influential leaders in America, including Jeannette Rankin, who, in 1916, became the first woman elected to Congress; Shirley Chisholm, the first AfricanAmerican woman elected to Congress; Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court; and Bella Abzug, who famously declared, “This woman’s place is in the House . . . the House of Representatives!” This engaging and wide-ranging collection of biographies highlights the actions, struggles, and accomplishments of more than fifty of the most influential leaders in American political history — leaders who have stood up, blazed trails, and led the way.Ages 10 yrs and up candlewickpress.com

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CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Animal Families: Farm Animal Families Series Find out the different names for mother and father animals on the farm — and then lift the flap to find the babies and learn what they are called. This striking, satisfying introduction to animal families features screen-printed artwork and bold neon ink to capture the attention and imagination of babies and toddlers.

Ages 0 mos - 3 yrs candlewickpress.com

The Knight Who Said “No!”

by Lucy Rowland Ned the knight always does exactly what he’s told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages, or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, Ned always runs inside just as he’s asked. But one morning Ned says “NO!” He will not help his dad find his shield, his arrow, or his bow, and that night, he refuses to go inside. After a surprising encounter with the dragon, will he change his tune?

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Little Frida

by Anthony Browne Following a bout with polio at the age of six, Frida Kahlo’s life was marked by pain and loneliness. In real life she walked with a limp, but in her dreams she flew. One day her imagination took her on a journey to a girl in white who could dance without pain and hold her secrets, an indelible figure who would find her way into Frida’s art in years to come. Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s diary, Anthony Browne captures the essence of the artist’s early flights of fancy and depicts both Frida and her imaginary friend in vivid illustrations evoking Kahlo’s iconic style.

Ages 4 yrs - 6 yrs candlewickpress.com

Suffragette: The Battle for Equality

by David Roberts Imprisonment, hunger strikes, suffrajitsu — the decades-long fight for women’s right to vote was at times a ferocious one. Acclaimed artist David Roberts gives these important, socially transformative times their due in a colorfully illustrated history that includes many of the important faces of the movement in portraiture and scenes that both dignify and enliven. He has created a timely and thoroughly engaging resource in his first turn as nonfiction authorillustrator.

Ages 7 yrs - 10 yrs candlewickpress.com

Frankie’s Food Truck

by Educational Insights Frankie’s Food Truck serves a different shape of food every day. On Mondays, Frankie serves squares. What kinds of foods are shaped like a square? Lift the flaps to unveil all sorts of tasty treats, learning about shapes and days of the week as you go. From a square piece of toast to a slice of watermelon in the shape of a triangle, readers are invited to see how many shapes and foods they can find on each spread.

Ages 0 mos - 3 yrs candlewickpress.com

Playlist: The Rebels and Revolutionaries of Sound

by James Rhodes Bach. Mozart. Beethoven. Old guys with curly wigs, right? But trust me: those composers were the original rock stars.

Open your mind to some of the most breathtaking and magnificent pieces of music ever created, and find out why the rebels and revolutionaries who wrote them are responsible for every track on your phone today. Discover their backstories and how each one shaped and defined classical music. Learn about the structure of an orchestra, the language of music, and the history of musical periods. With jaw-dropping artwork and avant-garde design, this visually exquisite celebration of classical music is a surefire hit for both first-time listeners and longtime fans. Budding aficionados will appreciate the online playlist featuring James Rhodes’s favorite selections.

Ages 12 yrs and up candlewickpress.com

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Aurora :: 2 YEARS

Adley :: 2 YEARS

Ayson :: 12 MONTHS

Emma

:: 1 YEAR

Ethan :: 2 MO

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

Email your photo to etc.mag@sio.midco.net

Hutch :: 2 WEEKS

Landon :: 5 YEARS

Mallory :: 5 YEARS

Maxwell

:: 4 MONTHS

Saylor & J axon 7 MONTHS

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Bud, best friend of Erickson family

Parker, best friend of Ana

Brownie, best friend of the Grey family

Ivy, best friend of Katie Sperling

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BEST FRIENDS

Sugar, best friend of Austin family

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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL PET CANCER AWARENESS MONTH As in people, early detection improves a pet’s chances of a positive outcome in the treatment of cancer. As veterinarians, we strongly recommend a minimum once per year check – up for your pet, increasing to twice per year as age advances.

WARNING SIGNS OF CANCER • Swollen Lymph Nodes - These “glands” are located all throughout the body but are most easily detected under the jaw or behind the knee.

• An Enlarging or Changing Lump - Any lump on a pet that is rapidly growing or changing in texture or shape.

• Abdominal Distension - When the “stomach” or belly becomes enlarged rapidly.

• Chronic Weight Loss - When a pet is losing weight and you have not put your pet on a diet.

• Chronic Vomiting or Diarrhea - Unexplained vomiting or diarrhea

Meg, best friend of the Noftsger family

• Unexplained Bleeding - Bleeding from the mouth, nose, gums or blood in the urine or stool, that is not due to trauma.

• Cough - A dry, non-productive cough in an older pet. Please remember there are many causes of cough in dogs and cats.

• Lameness - Unexplained lameness (especially in large or giant breed dogs) is a very common sign of bone cancer.

• Straining to Urinate - Straining to urinate and blood in the urine usually indicate a urinary tract infection, however, if the straining and bleeding do not resolve with antibiotics or are recurrent, cancer of the bladder may be the underlying cause.

• Oral Odor - Oral tumors do occur in pets and can cause a pet to change its food preference or cause a pet to change the manner in which he/she chews their food.

Many times a foul odor can be detected in pets with oral tumors.

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Waffles, best friend of Janelle Kelly

Each month we will choose and feature cute pets.

Your pet could be next, so send in a picture today.

Email your photo – just one per pet – to etc.mag@sio.midco.net. Please make sure they are high-resolution photos (the highest setting on your camera). Include in email: pet’s name and owner’s name. Pet owners must own the rights to all submitted photos.

Archie, best friend of Ana

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“A HOLIDAY CARD COME TO LIFE!” - DAILY NEWS

NOVEMBER 15-17 This holiday season, discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical.

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