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Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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“You need great passion, because everything you do with great pleasure, you do well.”

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hat quote on the website of Tarquin, a new restaurant in northern Sioux Falls, is from Juan Manuel Fangio. Known in his home country of Argentina as El Maestro, Fangio dominated the first decade of Formula one racing, winning the World Drivers’ Championship five times. His picture hangs on one of the restaurant’s walls.

Many images of Argentina and its people are on display throughout Tarquin – cheering fans in the street after the 1986 World Cup victory, two children playing accordion on the street, famous tango singers, world famous tennis player Gabriela Sabatini and, of course, Eva Peron.

Tarquin owner Gabriel Rivero, who was born in Argentina, remembers being a young boy asking where Evita had gone when she disappeared from public view.

The popular first lady passed away from cancer in her early 30s.

Rivero is proud to share Argentinian culture and has long had a dream to introduce people to Argentinian cuisine by owning his own restaurant. While it would be easy to think the food is related to Mexican cooking, Rivero says it is more closely related to Mediterranean cuisine due to Spanish and Italian influences in Argentina.

You can see those influences on the menu with foods like empanadas, which are fried, filled turnovers. Listed as appetizers, empanadas can be ordered by plates of 3, 6 or 12. Many are named for barrios – neighborhoods – in Buenos Aires, including Balvanera, Recoleta, Puerto Madero and La Boca. A colorful photo of La Boca sits on the bar shelf at Tarquin, and Rivero calls the area a “spicy place.” So, the filling of the La Boca empanada is spicy beef, onion, red pepper and jalapeno.

Other meal starters include Picada

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Tarquin, which is assorted cheeses, charcuterie and olives, and Provoleta, a decadent dish of melted provolone cheese and herbs, perfect for dipping a piece of bread – or maybe even the crust of your empanada!

Tarquin has a homemade soup du jour and offers several salads that give a nod to both Mediterranean and eastern European influences – the Caprese with its fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and herbs, and the

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Russian Salad featuring boiled potatoes, carrots, hard boiled eggs and beets.

Moving to the entrees, you once again see Mediterranean-influenced dishes including Beef Milanesa and Chicken Parmigiana.

Several menu offerings come from the grill, acknowledging the rich history of the beef industry in Argentina. Churrasco is grilled hand-cut steak that Tarquin pairs with its homemade chimichurri, which is a flavorful “herby” sauce. The Parillada (translated as

“barbecue”) Argentina is a platter of grilled meats and sausage with chimichurri sauce and two side dishes…choose from french fries, rice or Tortilla de Papa, which is an authentic Argentinian potato omelet. This is a dish you can share with a friend or two.

If you are in the mood for pasta, Tarquin has you covered. Try one of the two dishes featuring filled cannelloni tubes or create your own pasta feast with Tallarines (a “ribbon” pasta), cheese ravioli or spaghetti

topped with one of three sauces.

For those over age 21, Rivero would be happy to recommend a glass of wine to pair with your dinner. A sizable wine rack stands inside the door showcasing the selection of wines from South America – reds like Malbec and Grenache along with Torrontes, the signature white wine grape of Argentina.

Tarquin is not just a restaurant, but also a bakery – so save room or plan to take

something to go. The bakery counter is filled with multi-tiered cakes, tempting pastries and plates of Alfajorcitos – two cookies with a sweet filling that look like a macaron.

Rivero is grateful to everyone who has come to experience Tarquin since they opened in October. While it has been a challenging time to open a restaurant due to COVID-19, Rivero’s passion for sharing Argentinian food led him to pursue his

dream in this strip mall at the intersection of Cliff Avenue and Benson Road. He is the perfect host, with a talented and friendly staff, and they are committed to providing diners with a great experience.

Tarquin also offers carryout and curbside service, so check out the menu on their website and call in your order. You can find Tarquin on Facebook and Instagram, and if the photos of their entrees don’t get you, the pictures of the cakes will!

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Sioux Empire Community Theatre presents It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Dec 1st -13th.

Tickets on sale at the Washington Pavilion Box Office.

Shows at the Orpheum Theatre. boxoffice@siouxfallstheatre.com Sew On & Sew Forth!

Sewing Machine Lab *NEW CLASS ADDED! Three Sessions – Tuesday,

December 1, 8, 15 6:30-8:45pm Instructional Planning Center Take the mystery and frustration out of mastering your sewing machine investment, gain confidence, and be off on your sewing journey! Each week focuses on a project incorporating new skills and techniques. A list of supplies needed will be provided prior to class. Bring your sewing machine and its manual. No

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SD Symphony: Sacred Sounds of Christmas Thursday, December 3 7:30pm Mary W. Sommervold Hall Washington Pavilion The holiday season begins with this beauteous performance with your South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Delta David Gier, conductor. INFO www.washingtonpavilion.org Comedy for a Cause A Benefit for Healing Hope Ministries Thursday, December 3 5:30-10pm IN PERSON Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 201 E. 8th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57103 OR VIRTUAL - Join us from the comfort of your home by

viewing our night of program through a private YouTube link that will be emailed to you within 24 hours of the event. The virtual program will start at 6:30PM and conclude following Michael Cruz Kayne’s performance. Comedy For A Cause is an evening to recognize and celebrate the hope and healing that can be found after the loss of a child. INFO (605) 934-2525 Fused Glass Art – Evergreen Holiday Thursday, December 3 or Friday, December 4 6-9pm Art Glass Co-Op Holiday for the Home! This lovely little evergreen is ready to sparkle for company, plain and simple or with your color choice

of glass bulbs. A chance to enjoy a shared experience of learning to cut, design, and fuse glass with friends or family! Attach your glass creation to a candle holder for the perfect holiday glow. All materials provided. Info at https://www.flipsnack.com/ SFSDComEd/ Kyle Knutson at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, December 4 Noon to 1 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Kyle Knutson will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Free Admission (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com.

FREE First Friday Friday, December 4 Washington Pavilion Join us for Free First Fridays, whether you are new to the area, new to the Pavilion or even a regular visitor! Free admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center.

Various science activities including Avera Stage Science and fascinating demonstrations with our science center interactors. Exciting scavenger hunts and artist receptions in the Visual Arts Center and more! washingtonpavilion.org Snowflake Festival Saturday, December 5 • 11am Washington Pavilion Check out all of the great events at the Washington Pavilion’s Snow Festival! For the kids,

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make a paper snowflake, make snow, science experiments and a visit from our friendly mascot, Radley Rex. Enjoy exploring the available vendor booths, delicious seasonal treats from onsite Leonardo’s Cafe and more. washingtonpavilion.org Rock County Sno Masters Swap Meet & Membership Drive Saturday, December 5 • 10am Howling Dog Saloon Rusty Nutz vintage snowmobile club show — also ride if there is snow. INFO www. luvernechamber.com Flannel Fest Vendor Show Saturday, December 5 9am - 4pm Mall on Main, Luverne, MN. INFO www.luvernechamber.com Zoom the North Pole Virtual visit with Santa Saturday, December 5 10am - noon Check www.luvernechamber. com for log-in information.

A Prairie Christmas On Stage!

Sunday, December 6 • 3 p.m.

Belbas Theater of the Washington Pavilion Open your heart and step up your holiday spirit with this family-friendly performance.

The radio tradition has now become an on-stage show.

Jeff Gould takes the stage to combine stories, memories, nostalgia and everyone’s favorite Christmas music to delight folks of all ages. www. washingtonpavilion.org Author Doug Bird Presents: Dougie’s Tales at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, December 6 • 2 p.m.

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Join us at the Old Courthouse to hear the true stories of author Doug Bird, a young Sioux Falls boy through his teenage years to adulthood that will surprise and entertain people of all ages.

Books will be available. Free admission. INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com The Good Night Theatre Collective Presents: A Gift-Wrapped Cabaret Available December 8-31, 2020 On-Demand, Virtual Event Everyone will need some cheesy seasonal tunes by the end of this crazy year, so The Good Night Theatre Collective is giving the people what they want this December by way of holiday tunes galore. From the classics you know and love to modern holiday hits to some tinsel-clad surprises—it’s A GiftWrapped Cabaret! You’ll receive a privately emailed link, and it will remain available through the end of December—watch as often or as many times as you like, whenever you like! www. washingtonpavilion.org Essential Oils – Pain & Sleep Tuesday, December 8 6-7:30pm Instructional Planning Center Wondering if there’s room for oils in your life? From providing natural, holistic options to relieving symptoms of illness and pain, supporting a healthy mind and body, and providing alternatives to traditional chemical household cleaning products, empower yourself with information to makeover your home and mindset! Learn from a long-time essential oil user. Registration includes an oil sample roller. Info at https://www.flipsnack.com/ SFSDComEd/

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Materials included for five towels. If time allows, create additional towels a la carte. Info at https://www.flipsnack.com/ SFSDComEd/ Interactive Chef’s Dinner Thursday, December 10 6:15pm Sioux Falls Convention Center Enjoy an intimate and interactive, multi-course dining experience paired with wine by Chef Erickson. Treat yourself to a culinary experience unlike any other. Price: $108 (tax and fees are included). INFO DennySanfordPremierCenter.com K9 911 – Pet First Aid & CPR Thursday, December 10 6:30-8:00pm Instructional Planning Center or Live Online Your fur babies need you to be prepared. Learn how to recognize a medical problem and administer care to your pup or kitty to help prevent a catastrophe. Purrfect for pet owners & families. This is a human only class, so get a pupsitter if you need one!

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Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Dakota String Quartet will perform classical music in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Free admission (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” A Virtual Event Featuring Tonic Sol-fa and Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience Streaming Friday, December 11 7:30 p.m.

From the Comfort of Your Own Home The Emmy® Award-Winning vocal group, Tonic Sol-fa, and Top 5 Billboard artist, Shaun Johnson & the Big Band Experience, will combine for a series of personalized performances on their first ever, brand new, very shiny “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” Virtual TOUR. Only 200 TICKETS are available for this NEVERBEFORE-SEEN virtual event.

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7-8pm Archery Outfitters Hang up the heels and give up the lipstick, it is time for an evening of archery! Learn the basics of archery form, aiming and shooting techniques, and range safety, followed by plenty of practice time. Grab your friends or family - a great evening out for mothers and daughters! All equipment provided - both traditional recurve and compound bows.

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SD Symphony: Christmas with the Symphony: ‘Tis the Season!

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December 19 & 20 • 2pm Orpheum Theater Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-outof-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. www. washingtonpavilion.org Kid’s Activity Day: Long Winter’s Nap! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, December 17 9-11:30 am 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

Christmas at the Cathedral December 17, 18, 19, 20 7:30pm December 19 • 1pm December 20 • 2pm Cathedral of St. Joseph 523 N. Duluth Ave. Christmas at the Cathedral is a long time favorite and a tradition for many. The show focuses on a different theme each year so there is always something new to see. Performances are held nightly at 7:30 pm and matinee performances Saturday at 1:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Concerts usually sell out, so make plans to attend early.

Christmas with Lorie Line Friday, December 18 • 7pm Mary W. Sommervold Hall Washington Pavilion www.washingtonpavilion.org

Santa Festival Saturday, December 19 • 11am Washington Pavilion Visit with Santa, decorate a wreath, Christmas tree and gingerbread cookies, sing Christmas carols, enjoy a visit from our friendly mascot, Radley Rex and more. Enjoy exploring the available vendor booths, delicious seasonal treats from onsite Leonardo’s Café. All activities and programs will be available in the first floor lobby of the Washington Pavilion.

Reindeer Games Saturday, December 19 • 2:30pm Midco Aquatic Center The weather outside may be frightful but our party will be so delightful! You’re invited to the early holiday celebration! Come join us for some fun holiday games, and win some prizes all

while jamming to some of your favorite carols! No registration required. Participants will need to have an active swim pass or pay daily admission rates.

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Saturday, December 19 • 7:30pm Mary W. Sommervold Hall For the twelfth straight year the Hegg brothers are bringing Holiday Jam to their home crowd for a memorable performance at the great hall of the Washington Pavilion.

Fans should expect a large band consisting of familiar faces made up of great musicians from coast to coast. washingtonpavilion.org Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker: Christmas Stream Streaming Available

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See Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker from the best seat in the house; your living room! Take this opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones and experience the smash-hit holiday tradition in this groundbreaking Video on Demand debut. Stream - $24.99 Includes a link to the stream.

Platinum Package - $69.99 Includes a link to the stream, Zoom Meet & Greet with a Moscow Ballet dancer and Nutcracker shipped to your door! washingtonpavilion.org Elisabeth Hunstad at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, December 18 Noon to 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Elisabeth Hunstad will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Free admission (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com.

Kid’s Activity Day: New Year’s Crafts! at the Old Courthouse Museum Wednesday, December 30 8:30-11:30am 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

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December 31• 6pm Doors open at 5:30pm Cocktail hour from 6pm to 7pm. Comedian 7pm to 7:30pm Dinner at 7:30pm Dueling pianos at 8pm Live DJ to bring in the new year at 10pm. Champagne toast at 12am. Happy New Year! The event will be held at the Prairie View Event Center Hall. Tickets are being sold for $50 per person. We will have a great night while helping a child’s wish come true. INFO lissahoxsie@gmail.com Dakota Wind Quintet at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, January 8 Noon to 1 pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Dakota Wind Quintet will perform classical music in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Free admission (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com.

Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos RESCHEDULED: Friday, January 8, 2021 | 7pm Orpheum Theater The Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos show on October 17, 2020 has been rescheduled for January 8, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office at 605-367-6000.

Geoff Gunderson at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, January 15 Noon to 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Geoff Gunderson will perform

in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 pm. Free admission (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, January 19 • 1-4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com The Good Night Theatre Collective Presents: A Royal Cabaret January 21 & 22 • 7:30pm Belbas Theater Washington Pavilion Join The Good Night Theatre Collective this January with a high-brow roster of tunes inspired by the kings and queens of music, both literal and figurative. From Prince to Queen to King Elvis and Queen Bey, come enjoy a host of music with some particularly esteemed lineage—in name or otherwise.

It’s A Royal Cabaret! www. washingtonpavilion.org Kid’s Activity Day: Snowman Trouble! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, January 21 9-11:30am 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 siouxlandmuseums.com Vermillion at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, January 22 Noon to 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Vermillion will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Free Admission (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com.

SD Symphony: Glorious Mendelssohn and Strauss Saturday, January 23 • 7:30pm Mary W. Sommervold Hall Surprise and delight is around every musical turn in this concert featuring SDSO Principal Horn Daniel Kitchens. www.washingtonpavilion.org

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George McGovern: South Dakota’s Legendary Legislator

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BY SARAH NEARMAN HERBERT

ho is the only South Dakotan to be nominated to run for President of the United States?

George McGovern: South Dakota’s Legendary Legislator is a new picture biography for children in grades 4-8 that shares the story of this remarkable figure in South Dakota and U.S. history.

Sarah Nearman Herbert, a retired fourth grade teacher in Sioux Falls, was inspired to write this book for her students as they studied South Dakota history.

When students researched famous South Dakotans, there was nothing written at a level for them to comprehend about George McGovern. The book aims to teach students about the significance of McGovern in South Dakota, the United States and around the world.

“It was an honor for me to research, write and publish my very first book about such a beloved humanitarian,” Herbert said.

“While it was originally intended to be used by students, it soon became evident that more than just fourth graders wanted to

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know more about the only South Dakotan to run for President.

Teachers have told me how much they appreciate the inclusion of text features such as a timeline, index and glossary that are state standards students must achieve.”

McGovern was born in Avon, S.D., but spent most of his youth in Mitchell, S.D. As the son of a Wesleyan Methodist minister, he was an ordinary, shy kid who loved to read and play with his brother and sisters.

He started college at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, but interrupted his studies when he enlisted in the Army Air Corp during World War II. Flying a B-24 in Europe earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism as a pilot.

When he returned to civilian life, McGovern finished his degree at Dakota Wesleyan and earned his doctorate at Northwestern in Chicago. He returned to DWU in 1950 as a professor of history and political science, where he became a beloved and respected faculty member.

McGovern went on to revive the South Dakota Democratic Party and later became a U.S. Representative and Senator, serving for more than 20 years. He also led Food for Peace under President Kennedy, which created a lifelong passion for feeding hungry people.

In 1968, McGovern made his first run for President after

the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Hubert Humphrey won the nomination, but McGovern was nominated to run against Richard Nixon in the 1972 election. His landslide defeat was crushing, especially after the Watergate scandal brought about the resignation of Nixon. McGovern persevered through the challenging times and focused more on the causes that were close to his heart.

McGovern worked hard to start a school lunch program that fed students regardless of their family’s income. In 2001, he was named a leader to the United Nations on World Hunger. He also co-founded a worldwide school lunch program with Kansas Senator, Bob Dole.

In 2006, the George and Eleanor McGovern Library and Center for Leadership and Public Service opened on the campus of DWU. The McGovern Museum tells his story with quality state of the art pictures, audio and video.

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Dr. Josiah L. and Hattie Phillips

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r. Josiah L. Phillips was born in Maine, in 1835. His father was a doctor and Josiah wanted to join him in that profession. So he went to Illinois and graduated from the Rush Medical College in Chicago at the age of 21. He moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he joined a group of businessmen that formed a town site entity known as the Western Town Company, for the purpose of creating a town at the Falls of the Big Sioux River. The company was formed in October of 1856, and soon thereafter two men were dispatched to find the Falls and layout a town site.

Dr. Phillips and a party of men, including Wilmot W. Brookings, arrived at the Falls in August of 1857, and began the long, hard work of building a city from scratch, believing that settlers

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and merchants would come and join the enterprise. Just then the fabled Falls were part of Minnesota Territory, and as it turned out a group of speculators from St. Paul formed a company called the Dakota Land Company. These men had similar designs on the Falls, but when their party of men arrived at the roaring rapids, they discovered that their Dubuque rivals had claimed the big prize. Undaunted, the two groups decided to work together rather then fight over the matter.

Since there were so few people at the town site, Dr. Phillips was unable to maintain much of a medical practice.

But in February of 1858, he responded to a terrible emergency and performed an amputation of the lower legs of his friend, Wilmot W. Brookings, whose lower

extremities were frozen after a fall from his horse while crossing the Split Rock River, east of the town site. The crude surgery was done while the patient was lying on a buffalo robe in his dirt floor cabin. The surgery was successful and somehow Brookings survived and with wooden feet and a cane, continued with the work of town building.

After the Civil War broke out, Dr. Phillips offered his services to the Union Army. He was appointed to the position of surgeon of 16th Iowa Infantry, to do the work of patching up wounded soldiers, and of course amputations. The 16th Iowa served under General William T. Sherman and was a part of that general’s famous Georgia march from Atlanta to Savannah. Unfortunately, Dr.

Hattie and Her Seven Children

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Phillips suffered an injury to his eyes that would eventually force him to give up the practice of medicine.

He did, however, marry Hattie C. Daggett, in Texas in 1867. In the meantime, the Sioux Falls town site had been converted into a military installation called Fort Dakota. The couple and their daughter Annie returned to Sioux Falls in 1870, just as Fort Dakota was being closed down. They took up residence in officers’ quarters of the abandoned post. It would be their home for three years.

The buildings that made up Fort Dakota were situated on land claimed by Dr. Phillips, his 160 acre homestead. In the summer of 1870, the federal government held an auction to sell all the vermininfested buildings. Since they sat on Dr.

Phillips’ land, the other men did not bid on the property, allowing the doctor to buy the buildings at a low price. He had agreed in advance to allow the settlers to occupy them rent free. Dr. Phillips then platted several blocks on what became Phillips Avenue from 6th Street to 9th Street and west to what is now Minnesota Avenue.

Downtown Sioux Falls had its start.

Hattie Phillips immediately became a community leader in the rough frontier town of Sioux Falls. Along with a handful of other women, the doctor’s wife established the first Sunday School, but that was just the beginning: the History Club, the Children’s Home Society and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union were other organizations she helped to create and support. It was said

that she, more than anyone else, was tireless in contributing time and energy to all the benevolent institutions of her town, thus transforming, over time, Sioux Falls from a crude state of affairs to a place of sophistication and style.

The Phillips family prospered as time went on. The doctor rarely made any calls due to his poor eyesight, but he didn’t have to make a living as a physician, for the path to wealth came about through the sale of real estate for homes and businesses. As downtown Sioux Falls grew in size, the Phillips family—that would eventually grow to six girls and one boy— cashed in. They lived in a nice house built at the corner of 11th Street and Phillips Avenue where the Boyce Greeley building now stands.

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Residence of Mrs. H. C. Phillips

Residence of Mrs. H. C. Phillips

In addition to his business interest, Dr. Phillips took an interest in public affairs.

He seemed destined to be a community leader and possibly hold political office.

But on June 10, 1882, he fell ill, and after two days of suffering, he died at the age of 47, at his Phillips Avenue home. His unexpected death was a great shock to his family and friends.

Although denied the love and affection of her husband, Mattie moved forward.

She built a hotel called the Phillips House on East 8th Street, near the bank of the Big Sioux River. It was larger than

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the city’s other hotels and proved to be a popular, well-patronized hotel.

She also undertook to build a new home for her family. For this she selected a lot on a bluff overlooking Covell Lake. Work on the house commenced in 1883, and when it was finished, Sioux Falls had a threestory Victorian home that was magnificent in every detail. The first two stories of the $50,000 mansion were made of quartzite stone, quarried locally, while the third story was made of wood. On the inside, finely detailed woodwork and gold-plated hardware, dazzled the eyes of visitors.

Hattie did more than provide a beautiful home for her children; she was making a statement. She was telling Sioux Falls that it was possible to live well and at the same time, respect others and promote and protect the entire community. Hattie lived in the house until the early 1900s. In 1909, a fire destroyed much of the top floor of the house.

Although the remaining floors were restored, the house was eventually torn down. A oneof-a-kind house that should have persevered is gone, but Phillips Avenue will remain as a friendly reminder of a pioneer doctor and his conscientious wife.

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usanne Nester loves Christmas. On average, she spends about five days transforming her house into a winter wonderland.

The clue that you’re in for something special here is seeing the colorful exterior of the house, which is turquoise with green columns and a pretty pink door. The holiday starts right on the porch, which has its own tree and a snowman to greet you.

Over the past 24 years, Susanne has decked the halls of this 1920s home, taking advantage of the architectural charm that comes with older houses.

“I had looked at houses for a long time and in all parts of the city,” she says.

There was a different house down the street that caught her eye and when she looked at it, she says, the homeowner had said she “liked the look of” Susanne.

Unfortunately, the house sold to someone else. But then, she found this house, which quickly earned a vote of approval from one of her daughters.

“I remember going around into each room and sitting on the floor and just taking it all in,” Susanne recalls. “And I just felt blessed that this was my home.”

Some people say that older homes are too much work, but Susanne is drawn to them. And, since previous owners had already updated more substantial things like plumbing and heating, all Susanne had to do here was add her own style through a few “cosmetic” changes like pulling up carpeting to reveal the hardwood floor in the living room, and swapping out wallpaper for a lighter colored paint on the walls.

Getting ready for this holiday season started with Susanne’s husband Paul making four trips to the storage unit to bring in all the decorations.

“I’m a collector,” Susanne laughs.

Two of the bigger Christmas collections are Dickens village pieces and figurines

by Jim Shore. Susanne credits her mother for getting her hooked on them.

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She remembers the very first Dickens piece she bought when she traveled to Rochester, Minnesota, with her mom for a medical appointment and stopped in a small town.

“I remember that first village piece – it was a church.”

The Nester household is filled with many traditional Christmas activities.

Susanne has five children, so Christmas Eve is typically filled with family and great cooking by her husband Paul. They also have a Christmas gathering with Paul’s family and a “white elephant” party with friends, complete with a dress-up theme.

Past themes include National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and “dress as your favorite Christmas movie character.”

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and for special Christmas treasures.

Greenery spans the length of the mantel, and the “formal” tree stands in the corner.

Decorated with silver and gold ornaments, white icicles and a stunning spray topper, it adds elegance and beauty to the room.

Susanne enjoys sitting in the chair next to the fireplace – a chair that belonged to her mom, Dorothy, with whom she had a special relationship. They shared a love of Christmastime, and they also ran a retail store together in downtown Sioux Falls for 12 years – Susanne’s On Phillips. Her mom passed away in January 2019.

“Christmas was always special for us,” says Susanne. “We loved decorating and we kind of fed into each other’s Christmas decoration ‘addictions.’”

The living room tree – and, really, all the Christmas décor throughout the house – is evidence of Susanne’s artistic background.

While she ultimately completed a business degree, she had a little art training. Over the years, she even had a few classes will well-known local artist Marian Henjum.

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“I absolutely love colors, designs and textures,” Susanne explains. “I guess that is one of the things I really loved about having the store downtown, because I could bring all of those elements into the clothing or gift items we had available.”

So many things in the Nester home have a great story. For instance, the tall, antique armoire in the living room came from that house down the street that Susanne had hoped to buy.

“One day, I was passing by and they were having a moving sale. Even though I didn’t get that house, I loved meeting that homeowner and was thrilled to be able to get this piece from her.”

The buffet in the dining room belonged to Paul’s mom, and during the Christmas season, its surface – along with the window ledge above it – become part of the extensive Dickens village.

The china hutch on the opposite wall displays glassware and many Christmas items, including two special art pieces created by Susanne’s mom and Paul’s mom. Above the hutch hangs a print of the original downtown Washington High School that Susanne attended, which, of course, is now the Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science. That print was a birthday gift from her mom.

The dining room table is an eye-catching delight with all sizes of candy jars filled with colorful ornaments and edible treats.

Two snowman soldiers stand guard at the French doors that open to the breakfast nook. Beautiful wreaths hang on each door (Susanne makes all her own wreaths), and a greenery swag hangs above.

The whimsical tree here, with elf legs sticking out the top, is filled with ornaments Susanne’s mom gave to her children. Even when the kids got older, Susanne says, they didn’t let Grandma off the hook when it came to getting their special Christmas gift. The shelves of an old pie stand are filled with Santa Claus

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figurines by Jim Shore. More statues – both Santas and snowmen – sit on a shelf on the opposite wall as well as on a shelf above the opening to the kitchen.

Kitchens in older homes tend to be smaller than what you might find in today’s new construction, but Susanne says this quaint space still has enough room for Paul to work his culinary magic.

The kitchen has its own small tree and a friendly snowman holding a birdhouse to add a little Christmas spirit. A friend helped them add an eye-catching brown metallic tile for the backsplash, and Suzanne created the lovely grapes-andvines stained glass panel on the door leading out to the backyard…which is where they spend lots of time during warmer months.

In the pass-through area from the kitchen to the stairs leading to the lower level, there is a convenient half-bath as well as additional cupboard space, which comes in handy as storage space is often a premium with older homes.

The Nesters recently added new furniture downstairs, providing a great place to hang out by the fireplace – complete with stockings hung with care – or to enjoy a look at the Disney globes and other treasures kept in the old library hutch. Santa keeps watch from a print on the wall, where he has that famous list in hand. Susanne is also a fan of Jon Crane’s artwork, so they took advantage of wall space in the family room to hang some of his prints.

Another great feature of older homes is the main staircase that leads to the second floor. There’s nothing quite like being able to adorn a bannister with evergreen garland, white lights and big bows. All the dark wood in the house is original – the windows, trim and top of the bannister.

The white spindles are a pretty contrast, and the bare wood steps provide that familiar “creak” of a home that has stood the test of time.

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At the top of the stairs hangs a large Snowman face with a movable carrot nose that inches around in a circle to help countdown the days until Christmas.

The master bedroom, which Susanne says a previous homeowner told them used to be two separate rooms, also has its own tree. This one can only be described as adorable, with a Snowman’s head for a topper and a tree shape that perfectly serves as its body. The eclectic collection of ornaments – from frogs to Waterford crystal – came mostly from her kids or from friends.

A shadow box on the dressing table holds a Christmas tree made from her mom’s jewelry, with snippets of holiday sheet music in the background. Near the bed hangs a framed poinsettia bloom that her mom painted. And, above the closet door is a black and white framed print with the words, “I love you, Mom” – a gift from her oldest daughter. It was a special gift made even more meaningful because the words are in her mom’s handwriting.

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The Nesters love their home that they share with two Doodles and a Shih-tzu, as well as their neighborhood.

“It is such a friendly neighborhood,” Susanne says. “People walk by and say hello, we’re close to downtown and we can even hear concerts from McKennan Park when we’re sitting out on the deck.”

When November rolls around, however, the transformation begins, and everywhere you look, it’s Christmas. It might be a coaster on a side table, a basket of ornaments on the floor, or a print hanging on the wall showing downtown Phillips Avenue at Christmas time. Here and there are whimsical sayings, like a piece in the dining room hutch that says, “Drink Up, Grinches.”

But, perhaps the most meaningful of all is a platter on the shelf in the breakfast nook – a piece she got with her mom while on a buying trip to Dallas when they still had their store. It’s a holiday sentiment, and one we should carry with us each day.

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Take a Cup of Kindness

BY JIM MATHIS

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here are two things that must happen before I get in the Christmas Spirit each year and they both involve movies.

First, on a cold winter’s evening, my beloved will ask “Want to watch a Christmas movie?” which I know means it’s time for the original Die Hard. It’s just not Christmas until you’ve watched Hans Gruber plummet from the Nakatomi tower. I know some of you are thinking Die Hard is not a Christmas movie, but you are wrong. Sorry. This precedent has been well established. The other trigger is that moment in It’s a Wonderful Life when George Bailey’s family and friends gather in that old drafty house and sing “Auld Lang Syne.” By the time Harry Bailey raises a cup of kindness and says “A toast to my big brother George: the richest man in town” I’m bawling like a baby. It happens every year; I don’t try to fight it.

As I look forward to doing it all over again this year, I got to

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thinking about that song, “Auld Lang Syne”. What the heck does that mean anyway? The title literally translates to “old long since” but loosely means something like “days gone by.” Think of it as the Scottish equivalent of “once upon a time” from the fairy tales of youth. But it’s the line in the chorus “we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne” that always strikes me.

That line comes from an old Scottish saying that means to share a friendly dram – and since it’s the Scots, we assume they’re talking a good single malt whisky! Maybe that’s why the scene in the movie always brings a tear to my eye. At any rate, that gets me thinking about whiskey (or whisky, more on that distinction later). The history of whiskey goes back way before Jack Daniels. Way, way back to an Egyptian alchemist named Maria Hebraea (sometimes referred to as Mary the Jewess or Mary the Prophetess.)

Back in the second century, she is credited with creating the

tribikos; a three-armed device for collecting purified liquids in the distillation process. The same basic pot-still method Old Mary created 1,800 years ago is used today to make whiskey, whether it’s Scotch, Irish, Kentucky Bourbon or Tennessee Sour Mash.

And since this is a cooking column, I’ll add the bain-marie (used to keep your cheesecake from cracking in the oven) and the doubleboiler you use to melt chocolate; those are her inventions as well.

Back to our friends in Scotland, they began distilling whisky (they leave out the “e” while the Irish, most American, and Canadian whiskeys include it) because the boggy moors of Scotland were fine for growing barley, but they sucked for growing grapes for wine. If you wanted a tipple, whisky was your local choice. Back in the early days, the Scots borrowed the Irish/Gaelic phrase “uisge beatha” which translates to “water of life” shortening it to “usquebaugh,” before the English language mangled that to “whisky.” So, when Scottish poet Robert Burns penned the words to “Auld Lang Syne”, it was that water of life which filled his cup with kindness.

Here in the States, whiskey filled many a cup of kindness for most of our history. Jamestown colonist George Thorpe is credited with discovering whiskey could be made with the Indian corn that was plentiful on this side of the pond. George Washington made whiskey at Mount Vernon. Years later, Baptist Preacher Elijah Craig is believed to be the first to age his bourbon in the charred oak casks that gives the elixir its color and flavor. Some say the barrels where charred in a fire and he was too frugal to throw them out. Either way, I’m happy to savor the results today.

Whiskey drinking legend tells of a night in 1842, when Charles Dickens spent a night imbibing mint juleps with Washington Irving; that night was, he wrote, “among the most memorable of my life.” A cup of kindness, indeed.

Whiskey held its grasp on the American drinker right through Prohibition, being the darling of bootleggers and gangsters. In the mid-twentieth century, whiskeys fell out of favor for a few years, being too tightly tied to drunkards and tortured writers.

Today the whiskey culture is enjoying the height of its revival, buoyed by a new generation’s cocktail culture. New distilleries are being born across the globe, and revered, old brands are fetching ridiculous amounts of money. A bottle of 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle often sells for $2,500 or more; a 23-year-old might fetch over $4,000. That’s more than $150 per ounce, and a good two-ounce pour would run over $300. That’s one serious cup of kindness! Be sure to tip your server accordingly.

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“I myself subscribe more to the European philosophy of life, my priorities leaning towards wine, women and, well that’s about it.”

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Resolutions You Can Stick To:

Watch More Movies & Drink More Wine

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t’s a New Year, and it’s time to have fun! Resolutions can be daunting; it should come as no surprise that only 8% of resolutions are kept successfully. Here is last year’s list of most common resolutions: lose weight, get organized, spend less, save more, stay fit, quit smoking, fall in love. This year, resolve to do two things that are more fun when done together: watch movies and drink wine! Better yet, drink wine while watching movies about wine!

One of my wife’s favorite movies is French Kiss. It’s funny, it’s romantic, and there are a ton of wine references! It’s the perfect movie for a wine writer. My wife’s favorite scene is when Meg Ryan’s character falls in love with the plethora of cheeses offered on a train ride to the south of France. She eats and eats and eats…

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until she realizes that she’s lactose intolerant… comedy ensues.

My favorite scene is at Kevin Kline’s character’s vineyard in the heart of France. He is describing how to smell aromas in wine and then makes a statement about how wine is like people. I love that line; I always think about how many times I say that a wine has great legs or lots of body or is complicated or lackluster.

Every bottle of wine I encounter is like meeting someone new. Of course, just like people, there some that you want to spend more time with than others…

So, pick someone you like to spend time with, pick a wine you like to spend time with, and make it a great New Year! Here are some of my favorite wine quotes from some memorable movies.

Happy New Year and Carpe Vino!

“Wine is like people.

The wine takes all the influences in life all around it, it absorbs them and it gets its personality.”

French Kiss (1995) – Luc (Kevin Kline)

“A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.”

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“I’ll tell you where.

Someplace warm.

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“...when our social and entertainment calendars are blank, breaking up monotony is a win.”

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ne Saturday morning I was in the middle of something when I heard the robotic Rumba vacuum announce, “please charge Rumba.” This was strange because, the Rumba was on its charger.

So, I went downstairs to check on it. Once it was charging properly, I began walking up the stairs to return to my project, when our nearly year-old puppy began barking to be let outside. As I opened the door for her, the Rumba charging announcement went off again. I left the kitchen to see what was up with the charger and at that moment, the tea pot whistle went off. Life is demanding. And this was a weekend!

Since we decided to remote school our 9-year-old daughter, Parker, our workdays are less chaotic than the scene above, but much more demanding. I used to get up at 5am and work until Parker was finished with

school at 2:45. Now, I get up at 4am and work until about 4:30pm. My husband and I are fortunate to work from home, so we each take two subjects, and schedule two hours to work with her. On paper, it doesn’t sound too bad, but in real time, the pushback we receive from a kid who teachers have told us is among their best behaved and brightest, is unbelievable. (In case you’re wondering, pushback is a kind word for arguing!) I’m happy we are her parents, but I wish she treated us like her former teachers!

So, with the holidays soon upon us, we are planning for some DOWNTIME! A few consecutive days with no agenda, work or remote schooling. This should be a bit easier to accomplish Holiday Season 2020-2021.

Hopefully, it is the only Christmas and New Year’s on record when for our family’s health and safety, it is recommended we stay home.

Today, in the midst of work deadlines and remote school responsibilities, it all sounds lovely and relaxing. But in reality, do I want a holiday season without family gatherings, parties to attend and host or a candlelight Christmas Eve service? Nope. So even though there isn’t anything planned, this season I am planning to amp up the traditions.

We typically put up the Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving and this year will be no different. I even purchased extra Christmas lights around Halloween, because I can count on at least three strands that worked last year not working this year. And since our daughter only has one afterschool activity, she and I decided we’d bake a new variety of Christmas cookies each week to share with neighbors.

We are a family that does Elf on the Shelf (EOTS), but our EOTS tradition

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is not Pinterest worthy. Each morning, Parker wakes up to find her EOTS reading a different Christmas book. I do love this Christmas book tradition. It was handed down to me by my cousin, Parker’s first Christmas. On December 1 we give Parker a new Christmas book and a new pair of PJs. And most years, I make time to sew the PJs from soft flannel. I didn’t realize how much Parker loved the book and PJ tradition, until last year when she began talking about it right after Thanksgiving.

The thing about traditions is this,

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even if they aren’t elaborate, they make holidays and the days leading up to holidays unique and special — different from ordinary days. And right now, when our social and entertainment calendars are blank, breaking up monotony is a win.

(Writing this, I realize even the spelling of the word monotony is monotonous!)

Breaking up monotony for those we love is also something we are prioritizing this holiday season ... and will continue until the weather warms again.

Because we cannot physically be with

our family, we are prioritizing calls to grandparents. This new tradition began mid-October when my mom began calling each Wednesday evening to read one of her favorite children’s chapter books to Parker at bedtime. Parker loves it! Because she is blessed with three sets of grandparents and one Honorary Grandma, making time to call each week takes a bit of juggling to accomplish, but we’re getting there. That’s the other thing about traditions, they are forgiving, completely voluntary and above all, not demanding.

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ven though we’re currently in a pandemic, you shouldn’t put your overall health on hold.

Getting Started Throughout the pandemic, a common question Sanford Health has been asked? “What if I don’t have a doctor? Where do I start?”

Sarah Prenger is the senior executive director of primary care and behavioral health at Sanford Health. She encourages everyone, regardless of age, to have a primary care doctor, someone you are able to establish and maintain a trusting relationship with. If you don’t have a primary care provider, she said a good place to start is the “Find a Doctor” tab on Sanford Health’s website.

This is a great option to get to know each Sanford Health doctor, and find one who meets your needs, someone geographically close to you, someone who has clinic hours that fit your lifestyle, and someone you’d feel most comfortable with.

“You want a doctor that you can connect with, someone who

has the same sort of values you have. On sanfordhealth.org, you can often find information about doctor’s ideas of care, personal interests, and even comments from actual patients about their experiences with that particular doctor. The star ratings even show how past patients ranked the doctor in certain areas of care such as listening, and taking time with you,” she said.

Meeting Needs One of the main reasons it’s important to have a primary care provider is because it’s easier for one person to help a patient. By having just one provider, Prenger said a patient can have more confidence knowing their needs will be met, whatever they are, and all facets of their health with be considered holistically.

“There are so many cool things about primary care — it’s sometimes referred to as your medical home. A primary care provider will manage everything and get to know you and your

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“Part of knowing you and caring for you is making sure that you get the right care from the right provider. Your primary care provider will connect you to all of our specialties internally if or when needed.”

Prenger says primary care can include family medicine, internal medicine, general pediatrics, and OB/GYN. She adds that even if an individual is healthy, they still need a primary care provider to keep them healthy.

“Make sure all of your preventative screenings like cancer and behavioral health screenings, and immunizations against preventable disease are all up to date,” said Prenger.

“You may have a broken ankle today, but you may also have diabetes, or depression, or a family history of X, Y, or Z. A primary care provider will see and know the entire picture.”

Building Trust Going to a singular provider can be of benefit for not only what kind of health concern you have, but also when you have it.

And, seeing just one person, builds trust and a relationship.

In seeking out help for behavioral or mental health, Prenger said she’d “always start with my primary care office.”

“In the Sanford footprint, we have about 50 integrated mental health therapists in our primary care offices. The therapists will partner with your doctor to get you the help you need and deserve.

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Scheduling first appointment In scheduling an appointment to get to know your new doctor, Prenger said the best way to meet your doctor is face-to-face with an office visit.

“You’ll want to schedule an office visit and say it’s to establish care. That’s really the time to get to know the provider, and the provider to get to know you,” she said.

Prenger says you should bring a list of medications, medical history, family history, insurance information, concerns, goals, and questions to the visit.

“Your personal goals are important! Maybe you want to run a 5K; maybe you want to walk your daughter down the aisle; maybe you want to stop smoking. Your primary care doctor and their team can help you reach those goals,” she said.

To schedule an appointment, a prospective patient can either visit Sanford Health’s website or call the clinic where the provider practices.

“In the time we’re in, it’s more important than ever to have a doctor or primary care provider. Sanford has implemented many safety precautions to keep people as safe as possible from COVID-19 while they are in our facilities. It’s far riskier to stay away than to come in.

“Don’t ignore your health; breast cancer, heart attacks, influenza … they don’t take a break just because COVID is here.”

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ot only do we face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the season of colds and flu is nearly here.

At our clinic, we encourage patients to utilize the following tips.

They can boost your immune system and help you stay healthy.

Contact Precautions — Prevention is always the best medicine.

Cover coughs and sneezes with your inner elbow, wash hands frequently, and take advantage of hand sanitizers and wipes in public places. Additionally, keep your vaccines up to date for your age and the season. Vaccines stimulate the immune system for early recognition and prevention of illness. These steps — in

4 (More) Tips: The system in our body that keeps colds, flu and viruses at bay can use all the help it can get. Boosts to our immunity can come from healthier habits. A good diet, with plenty of vegetables and fruits, most of which offer abundant anti-inflammatory compounds, is a starting foundation.

But you can enhance immunity with add-ins as well. Supplemental vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants come in many forms. What’s a good starting point?

“This season, it’s not unreasonable to want to add a supplement or two to a nutritious diet,” said physician Dawn Flickema, MD, Avera Medical Group Integrative Medicine. “Herbs such as cumin and turmeric are studied, and proof shows they do boost immune function and reduce inflammation. But in most cases, you’ll need higher doses.” Flickema reminds us that the microbiome in our gut makes up a 70% of the system that fights off viruses and germs.

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addition to the COVID-19 guidelines — need to become second nature for us all.

Eat Healthy — Give your immune system the nutritional energy it needs for a victorious battle with the bugs. Include a variety of immune-boosting foods in your diet such as fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, garlic, nuts, whole grains and omega 3 oils. Avoid foods that restrict your immune system function. Processed foods, white sugars and saturated fats cause inflammation in your body, distracting the immune system from doing its more important job of fighting illness.

Immune-Boosting Supplements Drink What Is Good For You Anti-inflammatory teas, such as elderberry and echinacea, are an easy way to boost immune function. “They’re a nice change-of-pace, outside of taking a capsule or pill to get supplemental nutrients,” said Flickema.

“There’s a wide range of them, too, so it’s a great place to start.”

Vital Vitamin-Rich Supplements If your diet doesn’t include foods rich in vitamins, especially C and D, work to improve it and in the meantime, supplement. “There are many multivitamins that are beneficial, but remember – you cannot depend solely on them and eat anything you want,” Flickema said.

“There’s been a lot of focus on vitamin D and COVID-19, so adding a daily supplement that has 1,000-2,000 international units (IUs) each day is a good idea. We’re learning more about its role in immunity.”

Our skin produces vitamin D when it’s exposed to sunlight, which is harder to get in autumn and winter. There are some artificial light sources,

Nutritional Supplements — Multivitamins, B vitamins, zinc, vitamins C and D and mushroom supplements can benefit immune system function.

Acupuncture — Treatments with acupuncture can offer benefits such as improving sleep, reducing the effects of stress on the body, and optimizing the function of the immune system.

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Modulate Stress — When people are living high-stress lifestyles or dealing with unexpected additional stressors, they are more susceptible to infection. Similar to a poor diet, prolonged stress creates cellular inflammation in the body resulting in decreased immune function. A healthy diet, adequate sleep and regular exercise are a great foundation for stress management.

I encourage patients to explore other stress-busting routines such as mind-body movement, tai chi, essential oils, massage, acupuncture, guided imagery, meditation and prayer.

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ones often used to help people with seasonal affective disorder, that offer the same broad spectrum UV light that the skin needs.

Find Your Way to Fungi Mushrooms – all digestible fungi, actually – contain pyrogallol and homogentistic acid, phytonutrients that were studied and shown to reduce inflammation and boost your immune system.

“They really help us, and diets with additional mushroom content can provide strength to the system,” said Flickema. “Any kind is good. Shitake and oyster mushrooms are highest in fiber, which is another important part of diet, while portobello and white mushrooms also contain notable levels of vitamin D. Mushrooms are a super food.”

Think Fermented First The gut microbiome’s key role in immune function means it needs feeding – good bacteria in a number of fermented foods can do just that. From sauerkraut and kimchee to kombucha drinks, these choices help that mini-universe inside us thrive. “Probiotics are not the same thing, and the two are often confused,” Flickema said.

“When the microbiome is doing well, the immune system is, too.”

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Paper Accordion Snowflake Materials: Stapler, white paper, clear tape, pen, and scissors.

Cut a piece of white paper in half the long way. Fold the paper strip accordion-style, trying to make every fold an even width. Cut one strip from the accordion fold to use as a template. Fold the accordion together, and staple in the middle. Draw a pattern onto the top half of the template strip, then carefully cut it out. Place on top of the folded paper, and trace the pattern onto the top half. Repeat the same thing on the bottom half, mirroring the pattern. Cut the pattern out, then carefully spread the snowflake out, taping the ends in place.

Pipe Cleaner Snowflake Materials: Pipe cleaners Using the color(s) of your choice, create a base for your snowflake by twisting at least three pipe cleaners together in the middles, to form the shape of a snowflake with at least six points. Fold the ends down, twisting around to form the shape of a V at each end. Go a step further, wrapping a new pipe cleaner around the middle of the snowflake, bending the middle of each section to create a point, or keeping a straight line if you prefer. Each snowflake can have a different shape, color, and style, so use your creativity to your heart’s delight!

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Paper 3D Snowflake Materials: Stapler, scissors, glue or clear tape.

Cut a piece of white paper in half the short way, then fold the corner of each half up to meet the other side. Fold at the crease, then cut along the side with the extra paper. This creates a perfect square. With it still folded, fold in half one more time, creating a small triangle. Cut three slits into the folded side of the triangle, but stopping before you get to the edge. When you open the triangle to create a square, there should be several lines cut in layers along each side of the square. Roll the inside corners to meet, then tape or glue together. Turn the square over, and do this same thing on the other side with the next corners. Repeat these steps until you get to the last edges and tape in place. You now have a beautiful 3D snowflake.

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Press a paper roll down and fold at each crease, creating a petal shape at the end. Cut evenly-sized pieces from the folded paper roll. Next, glue the top sides of 5-6 pieces together, creating the shape of a flower. If the glue doesn’t stick right away, use some small paper clips to hold the petal shapes in place with the glue as it dries. You can always just use a stapler, if all else fails. Add some embellishments with folded petals added to the inside or outside, playing with shapes and sizes. Paint the snowflake with white paint, and let dry.

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Line all of the snowflakes you just created into a pattern that looks pleasing to the eye. Punch a hole into the tops of the paper snowflakes, add some string to the snowflakes you can’t punch holes in, and string them along to make a garland. Hang in your home for the holidays, and be proud of your crafty self!

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Find your perfect holiday scent at JuLiana’s Boutique.

• day to night • denim • cocktail dresses • shapewear • fine Italian leather • accessories

The Historic Harvester Building 196 E. 6th St. Ste 100 (605) 271-1824 www.siouxfallsboutique.com Open Tuesday – Friday: 11am – 6pm Saturday: 11am - 4pm

“A girl should be two things: sexy and fabulous!”

— Coco Chanel

Nicole Miller | Milly | Laundry by Shelli Segal | bailey44 | THREE DOTS | POUR LA VICTOIRE | FRAME | DL1961 | B-Low the Belt | n:Philanthropy | FRAME Denim Mother Denim | Joseph Ribkoff | Pedro Garcia | jj winters | Lucky Star | Vince Cammuto | louise et cie | Rock ‘N Karma | James Jeans | McGuire Jeans