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February 2020 Volume 19 • Issue 3

Sunny’s Pizzeria Cooking Together Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

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DITCH THE DISTRACTIONS BEHIND THE WHEEL.

B R O U G H T T O YO U BY T H E S O U T H DA KO TA O F F I C E O F H I G H WAY S A F E T Y

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Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids 56

BEST BOOKS 60

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CUTE KIDS Submit Your Child’s Photo 62

BEST FRIENDS

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The “Main” Attraction 22

Nick’s Valentine’s Day Brownies 26

MAN IN THE KITCHEN Cooking Together 28

Buon Valentino!

A Valentine’s Dream: The Italian Riviera 32

Heart Screenings Save Lives 50

KNICK KNACKS OF LIFE A Love Story & A Diary 38

Top Tips for Better Gut Health 52

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It’s Always Sunny AT THIS PIZZERIA

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Sunny’s Pizzeria 1801 South Walts Avenue 605-271-4770 www.sunnyspizzeria.com Hours: Monday-Friday: 11am-2pm and 5pm-10pm Saturday: 11am-Close Sunday: Noon-9pm

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nce upon a time, a young couple bought their first home in central Sioux Falls, nestled in the blocks between the University of Sioux Falls and Augustana University (then College). The year was 2012, and Jon and Katy Oppold would take walks with their dog through the neighborhood, and one particular building always caught their eye.

It sat on the corner of West 26th Street and Walts Avenue and, at the time, served as a coin-operated laundromat. The pair made a pact that if that building was ever on the market, they would do everything in their power to buy it and turn it into a pizzeria.

Fast forward to 2020, and the couple is already celebrating their first full month in business as owners of Sunny’s Pizzeria.

“When the building went up for lease last year, we knew it was time to act,” said Jon. “I’m a Sioux Falls native and love the feel of local, neighborhood spots. We knew we could make this a great place not just for the college crowd, but for the rest of Sioux Falls as well.”

With his own experience in the restaurant and bar industries, plus marketing and communications, Jon knew they had to find their own “niche” to make Sunny’s unique. For starters, the inspiration for the name is certainly something all their own, because they named it after their French Bulldog, Sunny.

“He has a lot to do with us being here today,” says Katy, “because we would take Sunny on walks when we were living in the neighborhood. And, that’s when we first saw this building.”

Sunny’s likeness is everywhere – in their logo, on the website, social media features and interior décor, including his

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own “wall of fame” with a collection of framed pictures. And their marketing is cheeky and riddled with dog puns, where they invite folks to “ditch the usual kibble” and stop in for some “jowl-dropping” pizza.

The other area the Oppolds focused on to set their pizza apart from the crowd is their toppings. In addition to the perennial favorites like pepperoni, sausage and cheese, they have spent time perfecting a variety of specialty options from savory to spicy. They have also injected quite a bit of local flavor – using Stensland cheese, partnering with local breweries for craft beer offerings and in creating unique menu item names.

For example, in a nod to their university neighbors, Sunny’s offers the Augie Blues – with alfredo sauce, mozzarella, bacon, mushrooms, bleu cheese and a ranch drizzle – as well as Cougar Meat featuring Sunny’s signature spicy marinara sauce, pepper jack and sharp cheddar cheeses, bacon, sausage, hamburger, jalapenos, red pepper flakes and a sriracha drizzle. The menu also includes pizzas named the BB-

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Coo Chicken and Ole Moly!

Other early crowd favorites are the Bacon Cheese Burglar and the Pepperoni Playboy that tops a pepperoni pie with pepperoni pizza rolls and a drizzle of sriracha.

When you order at the counter, you can watch the crew make their pizza magic in the open kitchen. Once the pizza goes into the oven, it only takes a couple of minutes to bake. So, whether you are hanging out in their cozy dining area or taking your pizza to go, you won’t have to wait very long.

Although Sunny’s does have a chalkboard listing of the available craft beers, the Oppolds are quick to point out they are a family- and dog-friendly restaurant that happens to have beer, as opposed to a bar that happens to serve pizza.

“We want this to be a true neighborhood gathering place,” says Jon. “We have TVs for sports fans to watch games, and we have both board games as well as pinball and video games for the family.”

Bring your furry friend, too, because they keep a canister of dog treats on the counter.

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February Winterfest on Wheels January 31 - February 2 Sioux Falls Convention Center Tickets can be purchased at the door for $11. Weekend passes are available for $17. Profits will be used to benefit Cure Kids Cancer. INFO (605) 367-4100.

Dance Party Reunion Saturday, February 1 • 7:30pm Historic Palace Theatre Luverne, MN Featuring music of Ritchie Valens, Dion & the Belmonts, The Big Bopper and Frankie Sardo. $25 tickets.

INFO (507) 283-4339.

Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks Saturday, February 1 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Waterloo Black Hawks. Puck drops at 7:05pm.

Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Winter Wonderland Walk Sat, February 1 • 1pm - 2pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place Come out for a wintry walk through the trails of the Arboretum led by our staff.

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Dress appropriately. Cost is $10.00. INFO (605) 367-4414.

Augustana Library Associates present A Winter’s Tale: Passwords Sunday, February 2 • 1:30pm 2117 S. Summit Avenue Dr. Sandra Looney ‘62, professor emerita of English at Augustana, is the mistress of ceremonies for this program of literature and music. The event’s readers are Muna Ashraf, Jack Marsh, Suzie O’Meara Hernes, Dan Ahlers, Mary McQuillen and Layne Nelson. Music will be provided by alumna Erin Castle.

A reception will follow. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. INFO 605-274-4921.

Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Salt Lake City Stars February 5 6:30pm Sanford Pentagon.

INFO (605) 332-0605.

Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Tri City Storm February 4 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Tri-City Storm. Puck drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are available

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In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast February 6 • 7:30 am – 9 am Sioux Falls Convention Center Full Table $300, Half Table $150, Individual $40, ATD $50 Joining us this year will be keynote speaker Nicole J. Phillips, author of Kindness is Contagious and Kindness is Courageous. Nicole reveals ways to push through the “tough” by shifting our focus onto kindness.

Leaving you feeling empowered, refreshed and equipped with tools for setting your trials aside and enjoying everyday life INFO Embe.org/inhershoes Marty DeWitt at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, February 7 Noon to 1 p.m.

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200 West Sixth Street Marty DeWitt will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Cookie Jar. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Santa Cruz Warriors Friday, February 7 • 7pm Sanford Pentagon.

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Get Hooked Fishing Derby Saturday, February 8 1pm - 4pm Registration Opens at 11:30am.

(Weather date: February 15) The Lake • 815 West Edgehill, Luverne, MN Adult $25, youth $15. $500 cash prize for largest fish - any age!

Over $5,000 in cash and prizes given away. 40+ youth prizes.

40+ adult prizes. 100 FREE rods and reels for youth given

away (until gone). Concessions available, temporary and permanent ice houses allowed.

INFO (507) 283-4061 or luvernechamber@co.rock.mn.us A Bronx Tale: The Musical Saturday, February 8 • 7:30pm Sunday, February 9 • 2 & 7:30pm Monday, February 10 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser, takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Nature’s Valentine Cards DIY Saturday, Feb 8 • 10:30 - Noon Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place Show your artistic side as you create (3) valentine cards. All supplies are furnished. Class

led by Doni Rolfson. Cost is $20.00. INFO (605) 367-4414.

FaithFest 2020: Amazing (G)race Saturday, February 8 • 1:30pm Sunday, February 9 • 7:15am Augustana University 2001 S. Summit Ave. Augustana’s Faith Fest is a weekend retreat opportunity for 6th- to 8th-grade youth and their adult leaders. This year’s schedule includes service projects in the Sioux Falls community, interactive workshops, games, crafts and more! More information available at http://www.augie. edu/student-life/campusministry/faith-fest-2020amazing-grace Arn Kind Presents: The Continental Soldier in the American Revolution at the Old Courthouse Museum Monday, February 10 • 6:30 p.m.

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Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West 6th Street Mr. Arn Kind will share the experience of being a soldier in the war that gave birth to our great nation through drama and living history. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Sioux Falls Go Red for Women Tuesday, February 11 4:30pm - 8:30pm Sioux Falls Convention Center One in three… that’s the price women pay for heart disease.

Our mothers, our sisters, our friends are dying of a disease that’s largely preventable. Join us for the Sioux Falls Go Red for Women event on February 11, 2020 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center to learn more about your risk and join us in the fight for our lives. More information at www.heart.org/ SiouxFallsGoRed. Sioux Falls Skyforce vs.

Delaware Blue Coats Tuesday, February 11 • 6:30pm Sanford Pentagon.

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Victorian Valentine Tuesday, Tea Party Wednesday, February 12 • 2pm Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Enjoy a tea in true Victorian fashion at the historic Pettigrew Home & Museum. Learn about the history of tea while enjoying tea and snacks. Space is limited for this adult program. Call (605) 367-7097 to register.

Free admission. INFO www.siouxlandmuseums.com An American in Paris Friday, February 14 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Romance! Adventure! Gershwin!

Who could ask for anything more? Gershwin’s soaring melodies are matched by gravitydefying dance as the world rediscovers the power of love in this breathtaking production. In post war Paris, romance is in the

air and youthful optimism reigns as an American World War II vet turned painter settles in Paris and promptly falls in love. INFO (605) 367-6000.

East of Westreville Winter Concert Series Friday, February 14 Noon to 1 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street East of Westreville will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Roll’n Pin Café & Grille.

(605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Paws For Wine February 14 • Doors open at 6 pm. VIP event at 5 pm.

Brookings Regional Humane Society Paws For Wine is a social fundraising event. Attendees of Paws For Wine receive wine tasting, a plated meal, live music, silent auction, raffles, Buy It Now board, and photo booth. The live band this year is The Friends of Jazz. Doors open at 6 pm. There is a VIP event that starts at 5 pm. In addition to everything else, VIP attendees can have champagne, appetizers, first entrance, and a chance to win a piece of jewelry donated by Riddle’s Jewelry.

There are only 100 VIP tickets available. General admission tickets are $60. VIP tickets are $90. Ticket sales end February 8, 2020. Tickets are available at Brookings Regional Humane Society, Brookings Radio, or Cinema 8. VIP tickets are ONLY available at BRHS. Sioux Falls Stampede vs Des Moines Buccaneers February 15 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Des Moines Buccaneers.

Puck drops at 7:05pm.

Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com Sioux Empire on Tap

Catapult March 6, 2020, 7:30 p.m.

Orpheum Theater Center You won’t believe your eyes! The talented CATAPULT dancers work behind a screen to create seemingly impossible dancing shadow silhouettes of shapes like a mountain, a full size elephant, a helicopter, a house with a window and people inside the window. For tickets, call 605-3676000 or visit siouxfallsorpheum.com Saturday, February 15 Sioux Falls Convention Center The 6th Annual Sioux Empire On Tap returns to the Convention Center on Saturday, February 15. This years event features over 120 different craft beers from 60+ breweries. Food, live music, and yard games will also be available.

Standard Session 1: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $30 Standard Session 2: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | $30 VIP Early Entry Session: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | $50 Designated Drivers will be able to purchase tickets at the Door for $10 on the day of the event.

INFO (605) 367-4100.

6th Annual Spring Fever Shopping Market Saturday, February 15 9am - 3pm Sioux Falls Convention Center $3, children under 12 free.

The Spring Fever Shopping Market is an event unlike any of it’s kind for the time of year. Get out of the house and come enjoy a day shopping that features crafters, artisans, and small local businesses of the area. Hand selected to bring you a unique shopping experience with a variety of locally found

items. Funds raised from admission will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Stampede vs Omaha Lancers Sunday, February 16 • 5:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Omaha Lancers. Puck drops at 5:05pm. Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium Monday, February 17 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.

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 Rosemaling Demonstration Tuesday, February 18 1pm - 4pm

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Artemisia Gentileschi, and one

by Michelangelo Caravaggio.

When they decide to celebrate their new-found friendship and extend their conversations over lunch, in comes an American shooter. What happens next? Is it a parable? Allegory? Or just another day in America? INFO (605) 331-6631.

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 Loving Arms Wednesday, February 19 • 7pm Thursday, February 20 • 7pm Friday, February 21 • 7pm Saturday, February 22 • 2pm & 7pm University of Sioux Falls 1101 W. 22nd St. In a hushed Italian Baroque wing of a world-famous art museum, three strangers -- an unemployed linguist, a city traffic manager, and a docent -- forge an unlikely friendship in conversation about two paintings: one by

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Kid’s Activity Day “Hoppy” Leap Year Thursday, February 20 9am - 11am and 1pm - 2pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free admission.

INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Korn & Breaking Benjamin Thursday, February 20 Korn & Breaking Benjamin are coming to Sioux Falls to

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co-headline their Winter Tour 2020. Tickets are $89, $79, $69, $59, $39 - On sale Friday, November 1 at 10:00 am at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at ticketmaster.com.

Dakota String Quartet at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, February 21 12pm - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Dakota String Quartet will perform classical music in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Pickle Barrel.

(605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!

Friday, February 21 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!

tour comes to the Washington Pavilion for one show only!

Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill’s interactive magic and jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Blagg’s show combines his mind-blowing magical talents along with his trademark off-the-cuff personality to take you on a magical journey you’ll never forget! You’ll witness objects float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye and so much more! The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! is more than a magic show, it’s an interactive magic experience!

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Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars Friday, February 21 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Lincoln Stars. Puck drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Sioux Falls Skyforce vs.

Oklahoma City Blue February 22 • 7pm Sanford Pentagon.

INFO (605) 332-0605.

Pop-in-a-Pot Saturday, Feb 22 • 1pm -3pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place Bring your favorite mini pot to create a pot-in-a-pot miniature succulent garden. The other supplies will be furnished. You will be able to purchase the succulents you want for a small additional fee. Cost is $20.00.

INFO (605) 367-4414.

Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Lincoln Stars Saturday, February 22 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Sioux Falls Stampede host the Lincoln Stars. Puck drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are available at the KELOLAND Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Singing Bowls Sunday, Feb 23 2pm - 3:30pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum 1900 S. Perry Place Come experience the healing properties of the Tibetan singing bowls. This holistic brings relaxation to the body, mind and spirit. Enjoy 45 minutes of still and leave feeling refreshed.

Bring a yoga mat or blanket to sit on. Cost is $20.00 per person. INFO (605) 367-4414.

composer opened on Broadway and forever changed the landscape of American theatre.

Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-Winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. INFO (605) 3676000.

Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Austin Spurs February 5 • 6:30pm Sanford Pentagon.

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Ceili Dance Program Thursday, February 27 6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn the Irish social dance Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) with the Sioux Falls Ceili Band.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance at the Old Courthouse Museum!

Free admission.

Rent Tuesday, February 25 7:30pm Wednesday, February 26 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known

INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Doc Walker Trio at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, February 28 12pm - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Doc Walker Trio will perform jazz in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum. Bring your lunch or purchase one from The Cookie Jar. (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Color Me Mine Adult Night Out February 28 • 8-10pm Color Me Mine 3709 W. 41st St. Adult Night Out! Come and enjoy a night of painting, no kids allowed! No RSVP is required, just bring your friends and enjoy an evening out! INFO (605) 362-6055.

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Presents

Saturday, April 18th, 2020 10:30am • Sioux Falls Convention Center

Moms & Dads: Gather your aspiring Superheroes and join us for an morning of Superhero-themed fun for the whole family! We will have all all kinds of events for you and your kids like Lasertag, Virtual Reality Games, Obstacle Course, Dancing & More!

$20.00 Advance Tickets available at www.tiesandtiarassf.com

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Saturday, April 18th, 2020 4:00 Session: Geared for 3-6 year old girls, but any age may attend.

6:00 Session: Geared for 7-12 year old girls, but any age may attend.

Ties & Tiaras will again be an evening of Royal Entertainment for young ladies and their father or special mentor in their life.

From the moment guests arrive at our splendid venue to their time enjoying princess-themed activities to even dancing with their favorite prince or princess character, they will feel like a member of the royal court.

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A Valentine’s Dream: The Italian Riviera

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The “Main” Attraction

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

D

uring her long career with the U.S. Postal Service, Sam Severson never imagined she would one day be operating a home-away-from-home for travelers from around the world. But, she and her husband Doug came out of the gate as “Superhosts” with Airbnb two and a half years ago, and they have maintained that rating ever since.

She has lived in her central Sioux Falls home since 1998, and her strong faith carried her through the loss of her husband. As Sam says, there definitely was the hand of a higher power that eventually brought Doug Severson into her life. The couple has been married for four years now, bringing Sam’s son, Doug’s three daughters and nine grandchildren together as a family.

Sam loves the neighborhood they are in, nestled in between the McKennan Park and All Saints Historical Districts.

“We actually call our area the ‘hysterical district’ because our

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neighbors are so great,” says Sam. Then, one day, their next-door neighbor said she was putting her house on the market, and Sam asked, “How about selling it to us?”

The original plan was to buy the house for Doug’s mother, but when she decided not to move to Sioux Falls, their middle daughter suggested checking into using it as an Airbnb. So, after a little research, applying and getting approved, The “Main” Attraction (names for its location) became an official Airbnb listing.

While the house was in good shape when they bought it, the couple has done a little updating. Sam says Doug is “Mr. Fix-It,” and they have also had help from her son and their three sons-in-law.

The Airbnb house was built in 1926, and along with the Severson’s house and another neighboring home, were part of a tiny farm. The décor of the guest house has many farmhouse

“We actually call our area the ‘hysterical district’ because our neighbors are so great,” says Sam.

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It has been an incredible experience, says Sam. “Initially we thought we’d have more medical guests since we’re located between Sanford and Avera,” she says. “But actually, our guests have come from all over, including locals, people from around the U.S. and even as far as Ecuador, South Africa and Australia. We have had many return guests, too.”

It’s no surprise that guests would want to return to this charming space that the Seversons ensure has everything a guest could want.

“When we were getting it ready,” Sam explains, “we just thought about things we like when we travel, like the décor, the amenities and most importantly, the affordability.”

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so visitors can write about their stay and even leave tips for future visitors. The Seversons also have a notebook handy with all sorts of recommendations of where to go in Sioux Falls, what to see and what to do.

The big pantry closet and refrigerator are always filled with snacks and other supplies, and the full kitchen allows guests the ability to cook at home when they don’t want to go out. Guests have even cooked an entire holiday turkey dinner at the house.

The kitchen isn’t the only place where the Seversons have taken care of all the little details. The main floor bathroom is stocked with lots of little things Sam picks up from the dollar store – from aspirin or disposable razors to shampoo and shoelaces – and there’s no charge for those little extras.

There is one bedroom on the main level and another on the lower level. However, to get to the staircase, you must pass through the main bedroom. So, guests typically just use the one

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bedroom, or it may be a family so they are comfortable passing through one bedroom to get to the other.

The lower level also has a bathroom and a full-size washer and dryer. While guests are free to do laundry as needed, Sam of course ensures that all the bedding and linens are cleaned between each stay.

She says that they continue to make updates to the house, such as adding a new window or starting to work on new drapes. Sam also likes to add little “homey” touches here and there - like the friendly frog that sits on the bathroom shelf or wall hangings that are both artwork and sayings like “Not all who wander are lost.

Some are just looking for coffee.”

“I find things on Pinterest. I love Pinterest,” she laughs.

There is a fenced-in yard out back with a table and umbrella so guests can enjoy the outdoors. And, Sam adds, having the fenced yard makes it safe for both kids and pets.

The Seversons like being right next door in case guests have any questions or needs. More often, though, they find they have the opportunity to get to know their guests.

“Sometimes, we’ll even have guests bring their own beverage over and join us at our firepit,” Sam says.

Although they have many guests who stay for just a night or two, they have had guests stay for a week or even a month. And for those longer stays, they offer a discount. Sam says she also

appreciates the fact that Airbnb has provisions that allow them to rent their house at no cost if someone has been displaced from their home due to a natural disaster like a fire or flooding.

“This has been perfect for us,” Sam says. “We’re semi-retired and enjoy meeting new people. Having the Airbnb gives us the flexibility to help guests who need a place to stay and still have the flexibility of blocking off days to spend with each other and our family. We love Sioux Falls, so it’s exciting to share our city with others.”

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2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 tsp soda 1/4 cup cocoa 2 eggs 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar and soda. In a saucepan , combine the butter, coffee and cocoa and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the boiled ingredients to the dry mixture and mix well. Add buttermilk, eggs and vanilla and mix with electric mixture. Pour into a greased jelly roll pan (17x11) and bake at 400˚ for 18-20 minutes.

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aybe it’s because I’m obsessed with food, but I think sharing a meal with your partner is probably the second most intimate thing you can do. (Please don’t make me elaborate on the first, this is a family publication!)

And if ever there was a time for a romantic dinner, it’s Valentine’s Day. Ladies, if you make this for your man, I’m pretty sure we’ll have a lot of happy guys in Sioux Falls on February 15. But for best results, get in the kitchen and cook together. Trust me, if eating together is good, cooking together is even better.

Now, if you want to go out for dinner, more power to you. Local restaurants will be rolling out the red carpets for Valentine diners.

But here’s the rub, the best reservations will fill up fast. And as I check my “Decade at a GlanceTM”, this February 14 is on a Friday this year, so restaurants that are normally busy will fill up even faster. Many small independent restaurants will fill up with regulars making reservations weeks in advance. And the bigger places will be booked solid a week in advance. While I understand the appeal of dining out and encourage it on many nights, I think this Valentine’s Day if you want to really find the way to the heart

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of that special someone, it’s time to head to the kitchen.

So what do I recommend to set the mood and pave the way to each other’s hearts? Follow along my friends; I think this meal just might do the trick!

My idea of the perfect Valentine’s meal is simple and sensual.

Most importantly, you’ll be making it together. If one of you typically does the cooking, your partner may feel like the best thing they can do to help is stay out of the kitchen. I know that I am often guilty of answering Kara’s offers to help with “you can set the table.” If that’s you, or even worse, if you’re cooking and your husband is glued to ESPN, now is the chance to remind him of the times you followed him to stadiums and racetracks. It’s his turn to join you in the kitchen.

With Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday, you may want to send the kids to Gramm’s or a friend’s house, but you should make those plans early too. Or maybe work with another couple and have them take the kids on Friday and you take them Saturday night so your friends can celebrate then.

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Roasted Carrot Soup 1 pound carrots, peeled, sliced 1 small yellow onion, quartered 3 garlic cloves, peeled 2 cups chicken stock (the kind that comes in the box) ½ cup white wine 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dry sherry Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees Even a kitchen novice can peel carrots, and if your guy is like most, he’ll enjoy the chance to play with sharp objects. Toss the carrots, garlic and onion in olive oil and spread out on a sheet pan, then season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the carrots just start to brown on the edges. Bring chicken stock and wine to a boil in a sauce pan, then reduce to simmer. If the carrots aren’t cooked all the way through, add the veggies to broth and cook until the carrots are soft. Remove 5 or 6 small pieces of carrot and set aside.

Puree the broth, wine and veggies in a blender until smooth.

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2 8-ounce beef filet mignon 2 tablespoon olive oil Small wedge of good blue cheese (Maytag or Point Reyes are solid choices) Salt and pepper Turn the oven up to 450 degrees, and at the same time heat an oven safe skillet (not a non-stick) on the stove over medium high heat. Rub the steaks with the oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook steaks in skillet without moving steaks, until browned and a nice crust has formed. This will take about 3 minutes per side.

Move the skillet and steaks to the oven. Roast 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare (centers will appear pink and feel firm but juicy). The internal temp should be about 125 degrees. If you prefer medium, roast for 8 to 10 minutes. Put the steaks on a plate and top with about a tablespoon of the blue cheese. Tent loosely with foil to let rest about 10 minutes before serving.

You may want to add some potatoes, veggies or couscous, but this will cover the big parts of the meal. And by the time the steaks are done, you should be ready for the second bottle of wine, maybe a nice Cabernet or Pinot Noir. Now if juicy shrimp, a sexy carrot soup, tender steaks and two bottles of wine doesn’t set the mood, then I don’t know what will.

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fell in love with my wife at a mile-long beach on the North Shore of Massachusetts. I proposed to her in Oak Bluffs, a quaint harbor on the north coast of Martha’s Vineyard. We honeymooned on the tranquil beaches of St. Martin. We have picnicked with baguettes and wine along the River Seine. And now, three children later, we live in Sioux Falls, home of the great waterfall. Needless to say, when I think about my wife, I have vivid memories of the ocean, the sea, the harbor, the river, and just about any form of water. As I look over at her right now, I laugh to myself about the fact that the only body of water that either of us has shared in recent years is the water splashed on us by our dogs as we attempt to give them a bath. At times, when we are being doused by the huge drops of water, I squeeze my wife’s hand, close my eyes, and dream of the ocean mist brushing against my face, and for just a brief moment I am transported to one of the most romantic places in the world: the Italian Riviera.

The winding arc of coastline sweeping quietly from Ventimiglia to La Spezia is the defining mark of Italy’s Liguria region. This narrow strip of mountain-protected coastline can be divided into two quite distinct Rivieras. The western Riviera di Ponente (Riviera of the Setting Sun), which reaches from the French border to Genoa, has protected bays and wide sandy beaches and is generally more developed and commercialized than its counterpart to the east. The Ponente is home to the fanciful seaside resorts of San Remo and Bordighera. Much of the eastward stretch on the Ponente coastline has been developed for

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the packs of sun worshipers who descend on it in the summer. I can see myself now, basking in the warm sunlight, listening to the gentle whisper of the waves; I can almost feel the warm ocean breeze… then I open my eyes to find that my wife is using her blow dryer and is pointing it at my face. As I gently redirect the dryer towards my wet dog, I continue dreaming…

East of Genoa, spanning the coastline as far as Portovenere, is the Riviera di Levante (Riviera of the Rising Sun). Its miniscule bays and inlets are steeper, sculpted by nature into rocky cliffs.

The most dazzling of these awesome occurrences is Portofino, which is one of the most photographed villages in the world.

One look is enough to tell you why: if you pull up to it by boat, chances are you’ll max out your memory card before you disembark. Brightly painted houses frame the port in a burst of color that becomes sheer enchantment at sunset. Farther along the coast are the Cinque Terre (“Five Lands”), a collective community of five fishing villages situated on bluffs above the sea. Here are Liguria’s most uncrowded beaches, picturesque village squares, and best views. The only view from my bathroom window is bleak at best, especially this time of year when the snow still covers my grass and the trees have shrunk down to mere skinny branches. Just when reality starts to sink in, the sun pokes through the drab sky and rekindles my visions of tender sunshine and romantic seascapes.

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wealth of the city’s seafaring past. Every schoolchild knows Genoa as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and despite the city’s considerable charm, most visitors to Liguria are more interested in the less-historic waters found along the coast. Another attraction in this area of Italy, like all other regions in the country is, of course, the food! Pesto sauce is made by pounding fresh basil in mortar with garlic and pine nuts (or walnuts), then blending in olive oil and grated Pecorino Sardo and Parmigiano Reggiano in equal parts. The region also has its own pizza dell’Andrea (after the heroic Admiral Andrea Doria) with onions, garlic, tomatoes, black olives, and anchovies, or with sardines. I can almost smell it now, the sweet aroma of onions and the strength of the garlic.

Again, I open my eyes to see my wife in the kitchen, trying a new recipe. After helping her and, of course, cleaning up, I try yet again to drift away to that beautiful paradise.

When it comes to wine, the region of Liguria isn’t very well known for its grape-growing areas — it is mostly known for its pastas and fresh seafood. However, when shopping around for a good Italian wine that will accompany, let’s say, a traditional Ligurian meal, then look no further than Venice (another seafaring

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Italian city on the opposite coast) where Pinot Grigio is king and is ideal for seafood and wine pairing. But let’s not forget Tuscany, just south of Liguria, where the white grape Vernaccia di San Gimignano is the natural choice when preparing and serving seafood. When my wife and I are drinking white wine, it’s usually a crisp Pinot Grigio. If you close your eyes, you can almost here the gentle roar of the ocean as you swirl your glass…

Would I love to be on the Italian Riviera right now, taking in all of the pleasures and romance that it offers? You bet I would, but for now, I’ll continue dreaming because the truth is, there’s no where else in the world I’d rather be than with my wife, three sons, and, yes, my dogs, on Valentine’s Day. Buon Valentino to everyone!

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I read the first couple entries, dated 1984 and signed “Love, Jamie.” I could tell from the handwriting that in 1984, Jamie was in early elementary school.

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alking hand-and-in-hand. That’s how I will always remember our neighbors Maggie and Lou Barnett. At least once a week, I’d see my 90-something neighbors walking handin-hand or arm-in-arm around the block, and it always made me think, “that’s how I want to be with Shon when we’re old…still in love.”

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After the tour was complete, they showed us their player piano. Sitting together on the bench, they began to sing along as it played Barney Google. They were a couple who you knew loved each other and loved being together. So, it’s not too surprising that when Maggie peacefully passed away fall 2017, Lou peacefully followed her a week later. A few months earlier they had celebrated 70 years together.

I got to thinking about Maggie and Lou recently when I ran across a diary Maggie gave me about five years ago. She called me up one day and said that she’d found a diary in a bag of items she’d purchased at a rummage sale. And because I was a journalist, and I was probably about the same age as its author, she thought I’d be a good person to figure out who its author was so we could return the diary to its owner.

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I could tell because there was no last name. I quickly gave up, set the diary in the wire basket on my desk and forgot about it.

A year or so later, when I was cleaning out the wire basket, I nearly tossed the diary. But I just couldn’t bring myself to throw it away. It was someone’s diary. A relic from their childhood. I’m sentimental. Plus, I know how good it feels to have something treasured returned. You see, a few years after college, I received a phone call from a Brookings police officer. She had found a bin of items that belonged to me.

Living in a very small apartment, I told her that I hadn’t missed the bin, so feel free to throw it away. She said, “you don’t want me to throw these things away, they are photo albums and scrapbooks.”

I hadn’t missed them. I’d left them in a closet in a house I rented with friends a few years before and completely forgot about them. But when I was reunited with my high school and college scrapbooks, I was so grateful someone took the time to track me down. So many precious memories were in that tub.

Instead of tossing the diary, I put it in the bottom drawer of a dresser I keep craft and sewing supplies in and again forgot about. Then, this January, I ran across it. Again, I was

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Jamie’s handwriting matured the further I got into the diary. She was growing up and her friend group had begun to expand – more names were included, but still no last names.

I did see the name Patrick Henry, and realized it was the local Junior High School. I kept skimming until finally there were a few names of friends listed that did include last names.

I did a quick Facebook search of two of the names, and discovered that one of Jamie’s friends, still lived in Sioux Falls and was Facebook friends with a friend of mine. Yes, we live in South Dakota!

I reached out to my friend and sent her a short text listing what I knew about eighth-grade-Jamie. In 1992, she played softball. She was in Girl Scouts. I also shared the names of the three girls she spent a lot of time with. Within minutes my friend called me with Jamie’s last name.

I reached out to a college acquaintance of mine who has the same last name and she reached out to her cousins. Two days later I had the address for Jamie’s mom. I mailed the diary a few days later.

Mystery solved.

I’m glad I stuck with it. And I’m glad Jamie and her diary are reunited.

I reached out and shared this story with Maggie’s daughterin-law. She is a wonderful person, who also happens to be my neighbor. She and I both agree, Maggie would be pleased.

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Love Crystal Kit This powerful combination of stones will enhance romance and strengthen emotional connection between two people or improve your capacity for emotional healing and self love. This set is complete with sage smudge and custom matches.

Come check out a variety of awesome crystal offerings from Jade Crystal Boutique at Radiance Day Spa! 6209 S. Pinnacle Pl. 275-9535.

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HEART SCREENINGS SAVE LIVES

BY SANFORD HEALTH

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orothy Vershure was having a busy day in May. She and her husband, Claude, had just moved, and she had gone downtown to be sure their water bill was correct before she headed out of town to visit grandkids.

When she saw Sanford Health’s mobile heart and vascular screening unit parked nearby, she paused. Curious, she inquired what the heart screening all entailed.

A heart screening, Dorothy learned, involves a brief CT scan, which measures the calcium that has built up on artery walls, posing a higher risk of heart attack or stroke; EKG to check the heart’s electrical activity; body mass index determination; and

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measurements of blood pressure and nonfasting cholesterol.

Dorothy had had all of the tests done elsewhere except a CT scan of her heart. So, despite her haste to get on the road, she decided to take the 15 or so minutes to go through the screening.

Dorothy’s results turned out fine. Then she called her husband and suggested he come to get screened as well. Actually, she challenged him: “Why don’t you see if you could do better than me?”

The Vershures believe that his response to that challenge ended up saving his life.

Claude thought his health was fine, despite a hereditary high blood pressure condition. That day, though, he learned differently.

“I would tell them it’s the best thing that ever happened,” Claude said.

“I could say it means that my life was saved.”

Claude’s heart screening revealed a concerning EKG, along with a cardiac calcium score more than 14 times the number that typically would trigger treatment.

Claude’s test results were dire enough to suggest seeing a cardiologist as soon as possible. He chose to go to Sanford Heart Hospital.

After he arrived, the doctor determined that his coronary arteries were too blocked for angioplasty or a stent. So Claude spent more than three hours in surgery, undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

Bypass surgery involves taking blood vessels from elsewhere in the body — perhaps arm, chest or leg — and connecting them to blood vessels above and below the affected artery or arteries.

Both Vershures have some experience with the medical field.

Dorothy is a retired pharmacist, and Claude is a retired nurse.

Despite the seriousness of Claude’s surgery, neither one felt anxious about it. “We knew it was going to go well, and we knew it needed to be happening,” Dorothy said. “And I think that was just because of (the) staff there. We felt so comfortable.”

Recovery that included cardiac rehab went well for Claude.

He’s finding he has more energy than he used to.

Sanford Health’s mobile heart screening, the only truck in the region, gives people early intervention and education across South Dakota and into Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. The semi is on the road every weekday, heading to small town streets, county fairs and the South Dakota State Fair, clinics, hospitals, Indian Health Service units, Hutterite colonies and even local businesses.

Both Claude and Dorothy have become advocates of heart screenings, encouraging friends and family to have it done.

“I would tell them it’s the best thing that ever happened,” Claude said.

“I could say it means that my life was saved,” he added.

Women make the majority of health care decisions in a family, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. “As women, we need to take seriously our roles as patient health advocates, whether for our spouse, relatives or friends. We can make a difference, even if we have to stand up to a stubborn person that is dear to us,” Dorothy said.

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Top Tips for Better Gut Health

BY JARETT C. BIES, AVERA HEALTH

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ood health in our digestive system – the gut – goes well beyond tummy troubles.

Jessica Morrell, CNP, IFMCP, a women’s health nurse practitioner, and Annie Ailts, MS, RDN, LN, IFNCP, a registered dietitian of Avera Medical Group Functional Medicine offer these insights that can help you achieve better belly health.

Everything Counts “Whatever you eat or drink will either feed the good bacteria or the bad bacteria in your gut,” Ailts said. “The bad bacteria love sugar and processed foods so limit your intake of candy, sweets, sugarsweetened beverages, sugary breakfast foods, chips and other unhealthy snack foods and fast food. Instead, focus on whole foods such as vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds. It’s also important to note that artificial sweeteners can disrupt the gut microbiome and cause an overabundance of harmful bacteria so avoid ‘diet’ and ‘sugar-free’ products, too.”

Fermented Foods and Fiber Good gut health gets help from

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fermented foods, such as yogurt and sauerkraut. High-fiber vegetables also aid the good bacteria and nullify the bad. “Yogurt is maybe helpful for some people, but if it’s high in sugar, it is counterproductive,” said Morrell. “People who have an intolerance to dairy shouldn’t use yogurt to help with gut health. Some fermented foods don’t help every person – each digestive system is unique.”

Knowing the Signs You can tell if your gut microbiome is not doing well – you’ll feel bloated, have irregular bathroom habits, increased gas and plenty of heartburn or acid reflux, too.

“Oftentimes our body is trying to communicate to us, but it can be easy to ignore it until things get really bad,” Ailts said. “Even though many people deal with gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, gas, bloating, constipation, and loose stools, it’s not something that you have to accept as ‘just life.’ These are signs that your gut microbiome is

unbalanced, and making diet and lifestyle changes can significantly improve the balance you need.”

Mindful Moderation Once you “flip the switch” and begin a better gut-focused diet, you’ll see improvement quickly, but it’s fragile.

“When people return to bad habits, such as having sugary drinks, they will see the signs of poor gut health come back.

That’s why steady change, using sciencebased approaches, is best,” Morrell said. “There’s never really an ‘overnight’ change. Remember, it likely took time for your microbiome and symptoms to become what they are, so it’ll take time for improvement.”

The cleaner the diet, the better – but being human means realizing 100% clean diets will not happen. “Don’t abandon it – stay mindful and work on it,” she said.

Stress Stops Success Ailts said you can have the perfect diet,

but if your stress levels are really high, they can disrupt everything.

“Unfortunately, stress affects our bodies in a number of ways, and it’s especially harmful for gut health. While we can’t eliminate all the stressors in our lives, we can learn to respond to them differently,” she said. “Consider deep breathing from your belly throughout the day, doing 10-minute meditation or mindfulness sessions, keeping a gratitude journal, practicing yoga, or going for a walk.”

Doing it Right Working with a professional can help, especially if you’re considering a probiotic supplement or if you’ve recently used antibiotics. Start with your primary care provider. “There are a lot of supplements and approaches like fermented foods that can backfire for some people,” Morrell said. “Having an evaluation with a health care or nutrition professional can help you avoid false starts on your journey to better gut health.”

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Owl Doily Handprints Materials: Yellow and orange paper, scissors, blue colored paper, glue, eye stickers or googly eyes, paper doily, brown paint, and an orange marker.

Cut a small half-circle shape from the top of your paper doily, then glue the bottom portion of the doily onto the middle of some blue paper. Cut two yellow paper circles for the eyes, and a small orange triangle for the beak. Glue these in place on top of the doily. Add some pupils to the middle of your yellow circles using stickers or googly eyes and glue. Draw some orange feet on the bottom of your doily. Next, cover your child’s hands with brown paint, and place them with fingers facing down on either side of the doily. Write your message on the paper for “hoo” ever you want to give this adorable owl valentine to!

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Cut the card-stock paper to your preferred size for each tower that will go on either side of your box.

Roll the top edge to the bottom edge, then staple in place to create a tube shape. Glue each paper tube to either side of the box, letting it dry until they stay in place. Place some glue onto the top edge of each tube, then add an upside-down cone-shaped cup to the tops of them. Once dry, let your child decorate the box with valentine-themed stickers, and write their name on it for people to know where to place their cards.

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Walrus Valentine Materials: One full-sized uncoated paper plate, two small uncoated paper plates, white and red colored paper, scissors, glue, white, brown, and black paint, paintbrush, and a black marker.

Paint the front of your paper plates brown and let them dry. Next, cut one of the small plates in half. Place them on either bottom side of the large paper plate so that the straight edges are pointed out. Staple them in place on the top, so that they are slightly angled outwards on the bottom. Take your second small plate and staple that to the top of the large plate, creating a head for your walrus. Use white paint to create the eyes, and let dry. Add black paint on top of the dry white paint, for the pupils of the eyes. Add a black circle under the eyes for the nose, then draw the mouth with a black marker. Cut some tusks and whiskers from white or ivory paper, and glue them in place along side the nose and from the mouth. Cut out a red paper heart, and glue it onto the center of the large paper plate. Write your Valentine’s Day message with black marker onto the red heart, and you have yourself a walrus valentine for someone you love!

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Cardinal Handprint Materials: Red paint, brown paint or brown tissue paper and glue, paint brush, blue paper, brown and orange markers, and black craft gem or googly eye.

Using brown paint or brown tissue paper and glue, create a branch on the bottom portion of some blue colored paper. This will be where your love bird sits. Coat your child’s hand with red paint, then carefully press it down above the branch with fingers facing towards the right side of the paper, and leaving room for some feet underneath. Once dry, add an eye by gluing a black gem or googly eye just under the thumb towards the left side of the palm. Use an orange marker to add the beak on the left side of the hand, and add some feet under the handprint with brown marker. Write a little love message and you have a beautiful valentine!

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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.

The Best Kind of Bear

by Greg Gormley When Nelly asks Bear what kind of bear he is, he isn’t entirely sure how to answer. So off he goes to find out. But none of the different bears he meets on his travels are like him. Grizzly bears don’t have stitching; polar bears don’t have tags attached to their bottoms; spectacled bears are not as soft and bouncy as Bear is; and sun bears never wear bow ties. Disheartened, he returns to Nelly . . . only to discover what kind of bear he is — her own special bear!

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Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot!

by Cece Bell Meet Chick and Brain. And their friend Spot.

Chick likes to follow the rules. Brain might not be as smart as he looks. And Spot just wants to eat lunch. In a graphic reader loaded with verbal and visual humor, Cece Bell offers a comical primer on good manners gone awry. Simple, silly, and perfectly suited for its audience, this tale of Chick and Brain’s constant misunderstandings and miscommunications proves once again that Cece Bell is a master at meeting kids where they are.

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Under Threat An Album of Endangered Animals

by Martin Jenkins From the giant panda of China to Fiji’s banded iguana, creatures all over the world are imperiled like never before in human history. Visit all inhabited continents via a series of striking graphic stamps by printmaker Tom Frost, depicting more than thirty species — some familiar, some you may not have known existed — all of which are in danger of not existing for much longer. Fact files from conservation biologist Martin Jenkins introduce readers to some of the threatened fauna around the globe.

A timely call to arms for animal lovers young and old, this oversize nonfiction book discusses the reasons that so many species are in danger of dying out and what we can do to help them.

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Get Coding 2! Build Five Computer Games Using HTML and JavaScript

by David Whitney sign and build five interactive computer games.

Create cool graphics. Code simple artificial intelligence. This appealing guide, covering essential coding concepts, offers an ideal introduction to all these activities and more.

By following simple step-by-step instructions and completing five exciting missions, aspiring programmers are invited to code well-known games such as tic-tac-toe and table tennis, then customize their projects to test their skills.

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Who’s Hiding in the Woods?

There are lots of creatures in the woods. Where are they hiding and what are they doing? In this innovative lift-the-flap book, little ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under rocks and logs to learn lots of interesting facts about the forest. This is a perfect introduction to the outdoors.

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Who’s Hiding on the River?

There are lots of creatures by the river. Where are they hiding and what are they doing? In this innovative lift-the-flap book, little ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under rocks and lily pads to learn lots of interesting facts about life by the river. This is a perfect introduction to the outdoors.

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Wild Honey from the Moon

by Kenneth Kraegel On a cold winter’s eve, deep in the woods, a mother shrew frets about her sick young son. His head is cold and his feet are hot, and there is only one thing that can cure him: wild honey from the moon. Mother Shrew does not stop to wonder how she will make such an impossible journey.

Instead, she grabs her trusty red umbrella, gives her darling son a kiss, and sets out into the unknown. Along the way, Mother Shrew encounters one obstacle after another, from a malevolent owl to a herd of restless “night mares” to an island humming with angry bees. But each can prove no match for a mother on a mission.

From the mind of the uniquely talented Kenneth Kraegel comes an utterly original ode to the limitlessness of maternal love.

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Picken Mix and Match the Farm Animals!

by Mary Murphy If you could cross a calf with a chicken, would that be a cacken? How on earth do you make a chiglet? Would a kippy satisfy folks who love kittens and puppies? With this inventive book, children are invited to flip the pages to make outlandish creatures with silly hybrid names.

Featuring boldly colored, simply shaped animals ready to be mixed up again and again, these sturdy board-book pages open to the left and the right for easy manipulation by little hands.

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Black Beauty

by Anna Sewell When Black Beauty was born one sweet spring day, he could not have imagined the life ahead of him. Following his mother’s advice to do his work with a good will, he enjoys the adventures of country and city life, makes new friends, and suffers from the cruelty and greed of his human masters. Beauty faces each challenge with bravery and kindness — and then a chance encounter with an old friend brings him the greatest joy of all. Anna Sewell’s classic horse story has captivated generations of readers since it was first published 140 years ago. This enchanting edition features the full unabridged text and Christian Birmingham’s gorgeous color and black-and-white illustrations depicting Beauty’s nineteenth-century world.

Ages 10 yrs and up candlewickpress.com

Pirate Queen: The Legend of Grace O’Malley

by Tony Lee A true daughter of the fearsome O’Malley clan, Grace spent her life wishing to join the fight to keep Henry VIII’s armies from invading her homeland of Ireland — only to be told again and again that the battlefield is no place for a woman.

But after English conspirators brutally murder her husband, Grace can no longer stand idly by.

Leading men into battle on the high seas, Grace O’Malley quickly gains a formidable reputation as the Pirate Queen of Ireland with her prowess as a sailor and skill with a sword. But her newfound notoriety puts the lives of Grace and her entire family in danger and eventually leads to a confrontation with the most powerful woman in England: Queen Elizabeth I. Ages 10 yrs and up candlewickpress.com

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Wiley, best friend of the Greco family

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GIVE YOUR PET SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT! Periodontal disease is the most common disease occurring in dogs and cats. If dental disease is left untreated it can progress to serious systemic health problems. Preventative care and regular check ups can significantly improve your pet’s health and quality of life.

SIGNS THAT INDICATE YOUR PET MAY NEED A DENTAL CLEANING • Halitosis (Bad Breath) • Red & Swollen Gums • Yellow & Brown Crust on teeth • Chewing Discomfort • Decreased Appetite • Loose, Chipped, Broken or Missing Teeth Oliver, best friend of Travis Adams

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IF ONLY LIFE WERE AS EASY AS PIE

MUSIC BY SARA BAREILLES (“LOVE SONG,” “BRAVE”)

MARCH 9-11, 2020 | 7:30 P.M. Inspired by the beloved film, WAITRESS: A NEW MUSICAL tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength to rebuild her own life.

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