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The Maker’s Circle: Make Friends, Make Crafts

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May 2025

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Thomas L. Fawick: his Automobile and Artwork

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THE MAKER’S CIRCLE:

Make Friends, Make Crafts

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

According to co-founders Bobbi Clayton and Meagan Turbak-Fogarty, The Maker’s Circle is a place where community and crafts come together. Their mission is simple — provide an all-inclusive space for anyone who wants to create, gather with friends or make new connections. And, of course, to make sure everyone leaves with a smile.

In addition to opening The Maker’s Circle in March, the business partners and friends each has her own jewelry business. Bobbi is the owner of Wild Peach Creative, and Meagan owns and designs jewelry for FogARTy Arts. Because they also both work in the Sioux Falls School District, The Maker’s Circle is currently open Thursday through Sunday. With summer coming, however, that brings additional opportunities for programs like a summer camp for kids going into sixth grade

through high school. This six-week program will explore different art mediums each week. It’s designed for teenagers to express their creativity, connect with other teens and plant some artistic seeds in case they want to take more specialized art classes in high school and beyond. Bobbi and Meagan say they still have some spots open for the summer camp, so be sure to contact them soon about the schedule, pricing and scholarship availability.

Saturday mornings are for younger kids at The Maker’s Circle for special “workshops for littles.” It’s a great opportunity for parents and young children to come down to the studio and create together. Because they are located across from the new Jacobson Plaza on north Phillips Avenue, Bobbi and Meagan are hoping the opening of the new splash pad at the park will bring even more kids and parents

The Maker’s Circle

701 N Phillips Ave Ste 155 themakerscirclesf@gmail.com 605-728-5038

Hours:

Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday 12-8 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

over to the studio.

Workshops at The Maker’s Circle aren’t just for kids, however. They are a fun way for adults to learn new skills, meet new people and share crafty ideas with others. Toward the end of each month, Bobbi and Megan post the next month’s workshop schedule on their website and on social media. In April, for example, featured workshops helped guests make a spring felt garland and do wax painting and DIY candle holders. The “littles” were able to make recyclable music madness instruments. Whether you are interested in creating something for your home or for a special gift, the owners and their artist friends who lead the workshops will guide you every step of the way.

The Maker’s Circle is not just about hands-on crafting, although both Bobbi and Meagan would encourage you to come try

sometime! The other key focus is promoting other “makers” by showcasing locally-sourced artworks for sale in their studio. Currently, they are featuring 30 different artists, with a wide range of products - bookmarks, journals, jewelry, upcycled handbags, photography prints, engraved tumblers and mugs, wood cutting boards, macrame plant holders, bath and body products and more. There is even a counter where you can pick out string and beads to make your own bracelet.

The owners say they do have room for more makers — particularly those who focus on items for kids, as well as Sioux Falls or South Dakota themed items. Artists can find an application on The Maker’s Circle website, which also lists the current artists on display. As an added bonus, when you buy from The Maker’s Circle, you are supporting the local artists because the studio does not take any commission from their makers.

If you have a special occasion coming up, like a birthday party, baby shower or an office

gathering, Meagan and Bobbi would love to help you tailor a fun experience with a studio rental. Not only can you enjoy the colorful creative space, but you can also work with the pair to have a custom craft for your guests or to enjoy treats from their neighboring businesses like Candy Cloud Company, Intoxibakes or Mary’s Mountain Cookies.

Whether you like to sew, sketch, stamp, saw, stencil....or just shop.....The Maker’s Circle is the place to go.

May 2025

Spotlight Theatre Company:

Alice in Wonderland

May 1 - 2 • 7 p.m.

May 3 • 2 p.m.

May 3 • 7 p.m.

May 4 • 2 p.m.

Orpheum Theater Center

315 N. Phillips Ave.

This brand-new musical version of the timeless classic takes you down the rabbit hole with the ever-curious Alice to a land of zany adventures where nothing is as it seems. The White Rabbit, Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Mock Turtle, the mysterious Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and all

your favorites from Lewis Carroll’s beloved books make this a magical, tuneful and over-the-top entertaining musical for the whole family!

Spring Art & Wine Walk

Friday, May 2 • 5-8 p.m.

Downtown Sioux Falls,

primarily along Phillips Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets

Join us for the annual Spring Art & Wine Walk in Downtown Sioux Falls, a celebration of local artistry and fine wines. Stroll through the heart of the city as you explore various venues showcasing a diverse array of artworks, from

paintings and sculptures to photography and mixed media.

The Book of Mormom

Friday, May 2 • 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 • 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormom, the nine-time Tony

Award® winning Best Musical. washingtonpavilion.org

McCrossan Plant Sale

Saturday, May 3 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Robert L. Neilson McCrossan Visitor Center

This FREE event is open to the public and will feature plants and gardening items to buy or swap, ranch walking tours, animal meet & greets, and delicious food trucks.

In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play

May 8 - 10 • 7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

This May, Monstrous Little

Theatre Company and the Good Night Theatre Collective present a co-production of the acclaimed dramatic comedy In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play! Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity, the three-time-Tony-nominated work by Sarah Ruhl depicts the way doctors often treated ‘hysterical’ patients, centering on how this new therapy affects one doctor’s entire household.

Avera Race Against Cancer

Saturday, May 10 • 8-11 a.m.

Avera McKennan Fitness Center

Each year, the Avera Race brings together family, friends, cancer survivors and others - all racing toward a common goal: to enhance cancer care for people right here in Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.

Wells Fargo Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Saturday, May 10

11 a.m.-7 p.m. • Falls Park

The Wells Fargo Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Falls Park is a family event that brings together the business and civic community of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the cultural gifts and heritage of the Latino people in our midst. Latino food, dance, art, music, children’s activities and more make this a festive and fun family day. Join us at Falls Park for this fun, free event.

Luverne, MN

Love the Flowers Event

Saturday, May 10 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Stop by any of the 23 businesses in Luverne, MN to receive your free stem and create your own bouquet! For a list of businesses, visit LuverneChamber.com

Farmhouse Market Outdoor Market Saturday, May 10 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

2nd Saturday of the month • May – September 121 S. Franklin Ave., Sioux Falls Outdoor vendors, vintage treasures, boutique items and so much more! (605) 366-9789.

Fiber Fun

Sunday, May 11 • 1-4 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street

Do you like to knit, crochet, needlework, or dabble in any other fiber arts? Come join members from the Crossthreads Fiber Guild for an afternoon of Fiber Fun! Attendees can work on projects, ask for suggestions, and just enjoy the company of fellow fiber friends. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Good Shot Judy Presents a Century of Swing Monday, May 12 • 7 p.m. Washington Pavilion Grounded in the swinging

cadence of the Big Band Era, Good Shot Judy is fueled by the Golden Age of 1930’s Jazz music. Their show “The Century of Swing” features smooth standards like “Beyond the Sea,” “You Make Me Feel So Young,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Feeling Good” and more! washingtonpavilion.org

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Lincoln Saltdogs

Tuesday, May 13 • 6:35 p.m. Canaries Stadium

Play ball! Come out to the Birdcage to cheer on the Sioux Falls Canaries as they take on teams from around the country. The Canaries are a proud member of the American Association, an official partner league of Major League Baseball.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Lincoln Saltdogs

Wednesday, May 14 • 6:35 p.m. Canaries Stadium

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Lincoln Saltdogs

Thursday, May 15 • 11:05 a.m.

Canaries Stadium

Kid’s Activity Day Tulip Festival!

Thursday, May 15 9-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Sioux Falls City FC vs Sioux City Sol

Thursday, May 15 • 7 p.m.

Bob Young Field

Watch the talented women of the Sioux Falls City Football Club compete against teams from the around the region in the USL W.

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center

Thursday, May 15 • 2 p.m.

Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue

Take a look behind the closed doors of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center

and see the artifact storage and conservation areas. Space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register, $5. siouxlandmuseums.com

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Chicago Dogs

Friday, May 16 • 7:05 p.m. Canaries Stadium

We Will Rock You — A Night of Queen & Michael Jackson Friday, May 16 • 8 p.m.

Orpheum Theatre

Experience the incredible Musical legacies of two of the top 5 best-selling artists ever. Queen & Michael Jackson. Two Incredible Shows in One Night. siouxfallsorpheum.com

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Lincoln Saltdogs Saturday, May 17 • 5:35 p.m. Canaries Stadium

When Doves CryThe Prince Tribute Show Saturday, May 17 • 8 p.m.

Orpheum Theatre

An exciting and dynamic live concert experience, “When Doves Cry - The Prince Tribute Show” is a multi-talented 8-piece tribute show to the music of Prince. Performing Prince’s iconic “Purple Rain” album in its entirety as well as Prince’s greatest hits and deep cuts! siouxfallsorpheum.com

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Lincoln Saltdogs

Sunday, May 18 • 4:05 p.m.

Canaries Stadium

Into the Pit Quarry Tour

Tuesday, May 20 • 9:30 a.m.

Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center

4300 N. Westport Avenue

Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Knife River and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register in advance. Registration opens May 7th. Ages 12+ siouxlandmuseums.com

Rosemaling Demonstration

Tuesday, May 20 • 1-4 p.m.

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. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Victorian Tea Party at the Pettigrew Home & Museum

Wednesday, May 21 • 2 p.m. 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, donations welcome. INFO siouxlandmuseums.com

Into the Pit Quarry Tour

Thursday, May 22 • 9:30 a.m.

Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center

4300 N. Westport Avenue

Night Ranger

Friday, May 23 • 7:30 p.m.

South Dakota Military Alliance

Night Ranger performing live at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance on May 23, as part of the Miles & Lisa Beacom Concert Series.

Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Saturday, May 24 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center

Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! Our vendors specialize in clothing and accessories from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and Y2K eras, while also offering a selection of toys, home goods, and more to complete your nostalgic shopping experience!

Into the Pit Quarry Tour

Tuesday, May 27 • 9:30 a.m.

Departs the Irene Hall Museum

Resource Center

4300 N. Westport Avenue

Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Knife River and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free Admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register in advance. Registration opens May 7th. Ages 12+ siouxlandmuseums.com

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Cleburne Railroaders

Tuesday, May 27 • 6:35 p.m. Canaries Stadium

LHS BOOK DRIVE

We are collecting gently used books to help raise money for the Lincoln High School Newspaper, The Statesman.

We are accepting used books from all genres! Fiction, Non-Fiction, Mysteries, Western, Romance

Please do not donate baby books, textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias or Reader Digests

Please drop your used books off at the administration office at LHS by May 9th, 2025.

May 30, 4-7 p.m. • May 31, 8-10 a.m. Lincoln High School

Dr. Kroeze: katie.kroeze@k12.sd.us

Emily Geraets: emilygeraets@yahoo.com

Melaine Schneider: melanieschneider02@gmail.com

Six

May 28 - 30 • 7:30 p.m.

May 31 • 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

June 1 • 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! washingtonpavilion.org

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Cleburne Railroaders

Wednesday, May 28 • 6:35 p.m.

Canaries Stadium

Into the Pit Quarry Tour

Thursday, May 29 • 9:30 a.m.

Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center

4300 N. Westport Avenue

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Cleburne Railroaders Thursday, May 29 • 6:35 p.m.

Canaries Stadium

Cindy Wilson Presents: Tales from a Railroad Survey

Thursday, May 29 • 6:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West 6th Street

Author Cindy Wilson brings the story of mapping the route for the Chicago and North Western Railroad from Tracy, Minnesota to Deadwood. Her book We Suffered Much puts context on why the Ingalls family left Minnesota and came to De Smet, South Dakota. Free admission. (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.

Historic Walking Tour of Phillips Avenue

Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, May 29 • 6:30 p.m. Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605)367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com

An Evening with Leo Kottke Saturday, May 31 • 8 p.m.

Orpheum Theatre

Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. Kottke has been awarded two Grammy nominations; a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the U of Wisconsin and more. siouxfallsorpheum.com

MAY 28–JUNE 1

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power!

THOMAS L. FAWICK: his Automobile and Artwork

By Wayne Fanebust

ThomasL. Fawick was born in Sioux Falls on April 14, 1889, the year South Dakota achieved statehood. He was the son of Thomas and Lena Fawick, both Norwegian immigrants, who lived and died in Minnehaha County and are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls. One wonders when it was that the couple discovered their precocious son was so highly intelligent and talented. He attended school in Sioux Falls until he was 15 and immediately thereafter, pursued his passion for creativity and

invention. It turned out to be a life-long pursuit.

By the time he was 20, in 1908, Fawick built his first automobile: a four-door touring car, that made history. Built in Sioux Falls at his shop on West 13th Street, the novel automobile that could seat five passengers was called the “Silent Sioux” and later renamed the “Fawick Flyer.” The coach was aluminum instead of steel, it had four cylinders that developed 40 horsepower, and it could travel at 60 miles per hour, an amazing speed when

the city speed limit was seven miles per hours (4 when turning corners.) The low speed limit took into account the fact that there was a lot of foot traffic and horse drawn carriages. Fawick’s asking price for something that some people thought was a bizarre contraption, was $3,000.00.

By 1908, the automobile had found its niche in the lives of curious folks, including South Dakotans, and car dealerships were added to the growing list of businesses in

Sioux Falls and other cities. Fawick built more cars — five according to one source and eleven according to another — at his Sioux Falls shop.

Taking a novel approach to his work, each car was slightly different. For example, a car featured doors for both the front and rear compartments, thus being the first four door vehicle in America. It was a time of custommade automobiles and the customer could choose to have the steering wheel on either side of the vehicle. In 1910, none other than Theodore Roosevelt took a ride in a Fawick automobile, a part of a parade in downtown Sioux Falls. One of the customer-friendly cars was restored in 1955 by Fawick and in 1987 it was donated to the Siouxland Heritage Museum in Sioux Falls where it has been on display for many years.

The restless young genius left Sioux Falls in 1914 for Iowa, living in Waterloo, where he concentrated on building tractors and clutches. In Wisconsin, he continued to work in companies that created and built new things. In 1917, Fawick was one of a trio of Wisconsin investors who incorporated the Twin Disc Clutch Company. He sold his interest in the enterprise in 1936.

He relocated in Cleveland in 1928 (or 1942 according to another report), where he organized the Fawick Clutch Company. The airflex clutch that he invented was used in naval landing crafts in World War II. In 1949, Fawick received a prestigious award for this important invention. Overall, Fawick patented over 250 inventions, including rubber mounts for engines, a handgrip for golf clubs in 1965 and a sound system for public halls.

The versatile Fawick was also very much interested in music. At age 11, he taught himself to play the violin and was soon composing music and publishing several of his compositions. He owned two very rare and exquisite Stradivarius violins. The tireless inventor not only made violins, but he created a treatment for them that accelerated wood aging and kept the instruments even-tempered when air temperatures rose and fell. The Fawick violin became known throughout the world of music and in 1968, his company, the Fawick Corporation merged with Eaton Corporation. Thereafter, Fawick retired and devoted his time and energy to his private museum where he displayed numerous works of art that he had collected over the years. And it was through the medium of great art that he

turned his attention to his hometown. He believed Sioux Falls was worthy of displaying great works of art and he selected two sculptures from among the many works by Michelangelo, the famous renaissance artist of the 16th century.

In 1971, Fawick gifted one of only two replicas of Michelangelo’s statute of David that was crafted by Felix de Weldon, to the city of his birth. The other replica is located at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California. Instead of receiving the generous gift with gratitude, the fully nude sculpture set off a long and loud harangue that last for several years. Granted, a few people thought the famous work of art brought beauty, style and sophistication to the city, but a larger proportion of folks were shocked and shamed by what was thought to be vulgar and lewd. Some objected to its downtown location and others thought it shouldn’t be displayed anywhere in the city.

The controversial statute was the subject of many arguments and angry letters to the editor of the Daily Argus-Leader. One wise acre suggested that someone put boxer shorts on David. This rather tongue-in-cheek was one of the milder verbal blows that erupted

Fawick Flyer

Teddy Roosevelt & Seth Bullock in a Fawick Flyer. Sioux Falls, 1910.

during the long debate over the acceptance of the statute. Would the Sioux Falls art community be controlled by art-loving people or would it be the province of backwardlooking rubes?

For a time, it looked like the anti-art crowd had won the fight and the statute was consigned to a flatbed in a city garage for a couple of years. It took time, but the anger and outrage subsided and today the famous statute presides majestically on a platform, overlooking the Big Sioux River at Fawick Park where locals and visitors alike can appreciate the work by the renaissance master. Interestingly, another Michelangelo sculpture, a fully clothed rendition of Moses, donated by Thomas Fawick, was installed on the campus of Augustana University where it was accepted without a whimper of dissent.

Thomas Fawick and his wife Marie were the parents of two daughters, Dorothy and Florence. He died in 1978 and is interred in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio.

Philanthropist Thomas L. Fawick

Grave stone of Fawick’s parents and siblings at Woodlawn Cemetery

Statue of David at Fawick Park

Vintage Vibes

Simply Sweet — and Delicious!

BY JO MCCLURE

White Sheet Cake

1 cup butter

1 cup water

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

2 eggs,beaten

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup milk

4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup nuts if desired

Bring water and butter just to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, salt, baking powder, almond extract and baking soda until smooth.

Pour into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes at 375˚ or until it passes the toothpick test. Cool for 20 minutes.

To make frosting, combine butter and milk in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar and almond extract... stir in the nuts if you are using them and spread over the warm cake.

on two wheels!

a ride through Blue Mounds State Park to see the grandeur

miles of Sioux Quartzite cliﬀ line before you pedal south to Luverne for the rest of your adventure

Loop through amazing city parks on your way for a “dip” in The Lake. Stop by a unique eatery before journeying on to iconic destinations like the History Center, Brandenburg Gallery and Herreid Military Museum. End your 15+ mile biking adventure with a relaxing stop at Take 16 Brewing Co. or on to explore many other attractions that make Luverne a one-of-a-kind destination.

The trails through LUVERNE have it all. So grab your wheels, and let the biking adventure begin!

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Friday, October 17th 12pm–8pm Saturday, October 18th 9am–3pm

Central Sioux Falls

BY MARY MICHAELS

Seven years ago, a young Sioux Falls couple moved from a smaller home into a five-bedroom custom ranch house to accommodate their growing family. The journey to get the house, however, started more than a year prior.

“We started looking around at homes, especially in central Sioux Falls, because we love that area,” says the homeowner. “We saw this house and

even put in an offer, but it never went anywhere, so we figured that was that. It was sometime later when the owner reached back out to us to see if we were still interested.”

Overall, the house was in good shape, having been built in 1992. But, the couple took on a few projects to make the home their own. They knew they wanted to take out the carpeting and add hardwood floors,

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“One wall was all mirrors,” the homeowner explains. “So, we took those down and did a coffered treatment on the walls, and we also did coffered ceilings.”

She adds that they like the unique character of mixing antique pieces with modern.

For example, the entryway features wallpaper with big black and white flowerpots, along with a black and grey plaid rug and runner up the stairs. But, at the top of the stairs, you’ll find a vintage green velvet settee in one corner and, in the front living room, an antique oak secretary cabinet and a tall barrister bookcase.

Just off the living room is a door that opens to a unique closet. First, it is roomy enough to walk in, but when you get inside and peek around the door, three wide steps go up the back. While the family wasn’t sure what this particular closet was used for previously, they have found it is

the perfect little play space that accommodates a mini picnic table and a chalkboard up on the top step and a toy kitchen set and a magnet board filled with colorful letters down below.

With an open floor plan in the main living space, the front living room leads you through a dining area to a more casual family room and the kitchen. The wall of the dining room is a true focal point of the space with a nearly floor-to-ceiling vintage print by French artist Leonetto Cappiello. Originally created in 1939, for the Ministry of Public Health’s National Children’s Week, the print features a woman

with two young children.

“This one is special not just because I’m a mom, but also because we got it in a vintage print shop in Lahaina, Maui. We have friends who live there, and we were devastated to hear that the shop, along with so much else in Lahaina, was lost in the Maui fires.”

In homes built in the 1990s (this one was 1992), a common feature

was honey oak woodwork everywhere, such as the kitchen cabinets. To complement the hardwood floor they added, the couple brightened the space with cream-colored cabinets. They also extended the doors leading from the family room out to the backyard which, together with the six square windows above, bring in a flood of natural light.

A little nook just off the kitchen has four comfy chairs tucked in

among the windows on three sides.

“That’s one of our favorite places to hang out.”

One of the bedrooms on the main level serves as an office. It’s another room where they were able to incorporate bold traditional and modern, with black and white geometric print wallpaper, a piece of abstract art painted by a friend and a vintage wood file cabinet. A framed collection of felt pennants hangs on one of the office walls. One says Pierre, SD, and the others have North Dakota and Grand Forks.

“My husband is from Pierre and went to school in Grand Forks, so I

had those framed to go here in the office.”

Pointing to the art on the wall painted by their friend, the homeowners say they love to have artwork in the house that has a special meaning, like the Cappiello print in the dining room, or pieces that have been created by local artists.

The home has plenty of room for the kids – ages 16, 8, 6 and 3 – to hang out together or to find their own space. Most of the lower level is finished, but there are two large areas currently being used as workout space and storage that aren’t completely finished.

“Those rooms and the upstairs mud room are on our phase two renovation list,” they laugh. One of the home’s features that was a big surprise – literally – was the five-stall heated garage.

“The previous owner was a car collector, so the big space makes sense. But the square footage of the garage is almost as big as our previous house!”

But, with their four kids, one of whom has already reached driving

age, the garage size will probably come in handy for this family as well.

A gallery of white-framed photos in the upstairs hallway tells many stories of the family – from the time it was just them as a couple to the addition of kids, along with places where they have traveled. Here in their home, surrounded by mature trees and friendly neighbors, there are certainly more memories to come that they can add to the wall.

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I hope you will enjoy the vintage décor items I sell as much as I

I love the personal expression that comes from choosing unique items you love. Vintage finds are my favorite! I love nothing more than searching for treasures and then coming home and fussing and putzing — moving things here and there — and finding the best spots for each and every loved object. The smell of old books, the patina of a well-traveled piece of brass, a beautiful piece of pottery, a unique piece of original art…all amazing to me.

Home on the Free Range?

BY JIM MATHIS

Doyou ever find yourself at the grocery store looking at signs and labels and wondering what they really mean? Is “free range” better than “cage free?” What’s the difference between organic and all natural? What the heck is a GMO and do I care if something is or isn’t? Well, dear reader, I shall try to answer a few of those questions, even if the answers aren’t as straight forward as it seems like they should be.

Free-range, natural?

Let’s start with some a vague concept like “natural.” Seems simple enough, right? Not so much. To be called natural, a product needs to be free of artificial colorings, dyes, flavorings, or preservatives. But that can be pretty wide open to interpretation. And as you read an ingredient list, you may see words that don’t seem natural at all; guar gum or monosodium glutamate (MSG). Wait, MSG, but that’s bad right? Not really, it occurs naturally in tomatoes, cheese and other tasty foods. Something could be made with GMOs, or be grown with agricultural chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides and still be called natural. So “natural” is a pretty low bar and doesn’t say much.

How about the “free-range” label on your chicken or turkey? Well, that means the poultry or livestock has access to the outdoors. But having access doesn’t mean that chicken spent its days roaming the countryside, in fact, it may have never actually gone outside, it just had the opportunity. Similarly, cage-free just means the animals (typically egg-laying hens) weren’t kept in cages. They may have been confined to a crowded barn, but they were not kept in cages. Now, if you’re looking for eggs that come from happy, truly cage-free and free-ranging hens, buy from a small local producer. Or do like a neighbor of ours and put a

chicken coop in your back yard. With egg prices on a rollercoaster ride lately, it doesn’t seem as crazy as it once did.

You may also see labels saying an animal was “pasture-raised,” but again, that doesn’t mean it was frolicking on the open prairie. In fact, there is no federal standard for calling animals pasture-raised. While it implies that the critter spent its days outside, it’s on the honor system.

Organic is good, right?

Yes, organic is good. But that doesn’t mean something that is not labeled organic is bad. The USDA oversees federal certification for organic crops. They have to be non-GMO and produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. When the label is used on grains, they must be 100% organic. Meat and poultry must be raised without added hormones or antibiotics, and they have to be allowed to graze in pastures. That’s all good. The challenge comes when you’re buying from small, local growers like you typically find at a farmers market. Many of those folks may be using the same farming methods as the organic farms, but they don’t have the time or resources to earn the USDA Organic label. My rule of thumb is that if you can talk to the person who grew your tomatoes, you can learn all you need to know without a fancy label.

“Real Organic” is an upgrade from USDA Organic. It was developed by and for producers who not only meet all USDA Organic qualifications, but they hold themselves to any even higher standard, growing vegetables in soil (as opposed to hydroponically) and animals are raised humanly and in pastures.

You’ll also see the phrase “grass fed” used to describe meat. Here’s

the thing about grass fed, the USDA regulates the use of the term, but doesn’t enforce it. So, if you want to make sure your steak is grass fed look for seals that say Certified Grassfed By AGW or AGA. That will ensure that the animal was fed a diet that was 100% grass or forage, raised in pastures and never treated with antibiotics or hormones. You may also see “grass finished” which means it was fed corn and other feed for most of its life, but spent at least a few days out in the sunny pasture. In other words, it doesn’t mean much.

GMO or No?

I’ve mentioned GMO, but what does that mean? Good question. First off, GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. So what? It means a gene from another species was inserted into the DNA of the original plant or animal to give it a specific trait. The most common example is corn that was modified with the genes from soil bacteria to make the plant more insect resistant, so farmers could raise crops with fewer pesticides. The gene that was inserted into the corn was from the same naturally-occurring bacteria used in organic farming to fend off insects, but by changing the genetic makeup of the corn, they have created a GMO.

This is different from cross-pollinating and selective breeding, as those typically are within the same species or at least the same family. Whether it’s in plants or animals, humankind has been changing the genetic makeup of the plants and animals we eat almost forever. We’ve been doing it for hundreds of years and virtually everything you see at the grocery store has benefited from this idea. This gives us tomatoes with a longer shelf life, carrots that are orange instead of purple and the vast selection of apple varieties available today. Selective breeding also gives us cows that produce way more milk than was imaginable a generation ago.

Are GMOs bad? That depends on who you ask. Some say we’re just speeding up the natural evolution of plants, much like cross-pollinating and selective breeding. But those who are against GMOs are quick to point out that no genetically modified crops have been proven safe for human consumption through human clinical trials. Scientists still don’t know what the long-term effects of significant GMO consumption could be. The problem lies in the testing, we simply have not done enough long-term testing to know whether GMOs are harmful or not. That leaves many people avoiding them because we don’t yet know the answer. I will not try to sway you one way or another, I don’t think anyone knows that answer to that question.

Perhaps on another day we’ll tackle grading beef… the USDA leaves us plenty to unscramble there, too. But for now, you know that natural doesn’t necessarily mean natural and free range may not be as free ranging as you’d expect. But one thing I know for sure, it’s May and the farmers markets are opening for another year, and whether the asparagus and peas are free-range or not, I’ll be bringing some home.

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

Jim is a pasture-raised, free-range marketing guy, founder of ADwërks, a little ad agency on the prairie.

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

Mothering WINE

HappyMother’s Day to all of you Moms out there, especially to my wife Marybeth! When it comes to wine, there’s a certain amount of “mothering” that is involved, especially if you’re a collector of fine wines. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is how to know what wines are worth aging and how do you store or “mother” these wines.

Well, to the right is a rough guideline for determining which wines you come across are in need of a good guardian.

Please keep in mind that this is a very rough guide to aging wines. There are so many variables, that it is always wise to consult the wine store, wine representative, or broker from whom you are purchasing the wine. The ratio of sugars, acids, and phenolics to water is a key factor of how well a wine can age. The less water in the grapes prior to harvest, the more likely the resulting wine will have some aging potential. Grape variety, climate, vintage, and viticultural practice are all important.

Here’s a good rule of thumb: Grape varieties with thicker skins, from a dry growing season where little irrigation was used, and yields were kept low will have less water and a higher ratio of sugar, acids, and phenolics. These make fantastic wines to “adopt” into your wine cellar.

Wines with little to no aging potential:

Asti Spumante

Moscato d’Asti

Rosé

European table wine

Inexpensive varietals

The majority of Vin de pays

All Nouveau wines

Wines with aging potential:

Chardonnay (2 – 6 yrs.)

Riesling (2 – 30 yrs.)

Loire Valley Chenin Blanc (4 – 20 yrs.)

Cabernet Sauvignon (4 – 20 yrs.)

Merlot (2 – 10 yrs.)

Brunello (3 – 20 yrs.)

Nebbiolo (4 – 20 yrs.)

Pinot Noir (2 – 8 yrs.)

Sangiovese (2 – 8 yrs.)

Syrah (4 – 16 yrs.)

Zinfandel (2 – 6 yrs.)

Classified Bordeaux (8 – 25 yrs.)

Grand Cru Burgundy (8 – 25 yrs.)

Aglianico (4 – 15 yrs.)

Tempranillo (2 – 8 yrs.)

When it comes to mothering your wines, storage conditions can influence a wine’s aging ability dramatically. Vibrations and heat fluctuations can hasten a wine’s deterioration and cause an adverse effect on the wines. In general, a wine has a greater potential to develop complexity and more aromatic bouquet if it is allowed to age slowly in a relatively cool environment. The lower the temperature, the more slowly a wine develops. On average, the rate of chemical reactions in wine double with each 18 °F increase in temperature.

Wine expert Karen MacNeil, recommends keeping wine intended for aging in a cool area with a constant temperature around 55°F. Wine can be stored at temperatures as high as 69°F without long term negative effect. However, most experts believe that extreme temperature fluctuations (such as repeated transferring of a wine from a warm room to a cool refrigerator) would be detrimental to the wine. The ultra-violet rays of direct sunlight should also be avoided because of the free radicals that can develop in the wine and result in oxidation.

Wines packaged in large format bottles, such as magnums and 3 liter Jeroboams, seem to age more slowly than wines packaged in regular 750 ml bottles or half bottles. This may be because of the greater proportion of oxygen exposed to the wine during the bottling process. The advent of alternative wine closures to cork, such as Stelvin closures (screw caps) and synthetic corks have opened up recent discussions on the aging potential of wines sealed with these alternative closures. Currently there are no conclusive results, and the topic is the subject of ongoing research.

And since we’re on the topic of mothers, there are probably some mothers-to-be out there who are taking a 9-month sabbatical from drinking wine. Their palate no longer enjoys a glass of Pinot Noir with dinner, instead it has been replaced with morning sickness and heart burn. Wine goes through this stage too! Known as bottle sickness or “bottle-shock,” one of the short-term aging needs of wine is a period where the wine is considered “sick” due to the trauma and volatility of the bottling experience. During bottling, some oxygen is exposed to the wine, causing a domino effect of chemical reaction with various components of the wine. The time it takes for the wine to settle down and have the oxygen fully dissolve and integrate with the wine is considered its period of “bottle shock”. If you haven’t seen the movie Bottle Shock, you’re missing out on a great movie all about Chateau Montelena making history for Napa Valley wines.

It’s never too late to start a wine collection… all it takes is one good bottle. Here’s a quick tip on how to get started: buy a Chianti Classico Riserva (at least $20-$25) or find a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley (2019 or 2021 vintages have great ratings.) Get one. Get two! My first was a 1997 Barbaresco; what’s yours going to be? Carpe Vino!

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Riccardo will spend Mother’s Day with his wife, Marybeth, and their three sons, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon. When they are not picking out the perfect wines for their cellar, Riccardo and Marybeth are the owners of R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Brix Wine Bar, Maribella Ristorante, Trio Jazz Club, and Vespa Catering. Contact Riccardo at riccardo@rwinebar.com.

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Timeless Treasures

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Get Ready for Summer!

Wilde Prairie Winery is set for a summer of wine — and fun! Check Wilde Prairie Winery on Facebook or wildprairiewinery. com for an event schedule and mark your calendars! Sundays in the Vineyard, live music, boozy yoga and so much more! Wilde Prairie Winery. 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD. (605) 582-6471.

Clever Cabinetry

This clever cabinet accessory from Dakota Kitchen and Bath earns its spot on the A-list for finally solving the age-old mystery: Where is the lid that fits this bowl?! Designed with real-life kitchen battles in mind, this cabinet accessory brings calm to the clutter with smart compartments that keep containers and their elusive lids perfectly in place. Stop at Dakota Kitchen and Bath to see what all we can help organize at 4101 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls.

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A Fresh Coat of Fabulous!

You are going to love the new Dixie Belle Southern Roots Chalk Mineral Paint colors! Get that spring project going with a fresh coat of fabulous! Available at Junk in the Trunk. 1918 West 41st Street. (605) 338-5510.

Vintage Books

Add depth and character to any room with vintage books. Choose from a huge array at the Nauti Nice booth at I-29 Antiques. South on I-29 to Tea exit 73, then 1/4 mile west. 46990 271st St. Tea, SD. (605) 368-5810.

Retro Is In

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The Best Choices!

Our Weathered finishing technique is unique. It opens up the soft grain portion of the Red Oak providing more depth and texture to your design. Weathered Snow further accentuates the open grain by adding a light colored glaze. Visit our showroom today for a complimentary design and ask one of our friendly designers about these choices from StarMark Cabinetry. Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry. 600 E. 48th Street N. (605) 977-3660.

Quality Time

Ravensburger Jigsaw Puzzles — From 24 pieces to the world’slargest 40,320 piece puzzle, we have something for everyone. Each colorful design is constructed to ensure the world’s best quality puzzling experience. Spend some quality time with the family! Shop the huge selection at Kidtopia. Dawley Farm Village, 901 S. Highline Pl., Sioux Falls. (605) 275-4825.

Hand Poured

Soy Wax Candles

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OUR THRIFTING STORIES:

How Thrifting Connects Us to our Past

BY BOBBI LYNN GAUKEL

If you’re out thrifting regularly in our area, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Amy Weber in passing. The Sioux Falls teacher is an avid thrifter who uses creativity in every aspect of her life, many times with thrifted and vintage objects. Let’s talk with Amy about her thrifting philosophies a bit!

How did your interest in thrifting begin?

I remember spending time in antique shops with both my grandmother and aunt when I was young. My own mother passed away when I was a year old, so my connection to the women in her life was always a special one. They would always let me buy something—some sort of silly thing that I thought was super amazing.

How has your style evolved into what you thrift for today?

I’m not certain that I have a set thrifting philosophy. Early on in adulthood, thrifting and buying secondhand was an easy way to save money. It also allowed me to really live in a space that was truly reflective of me and my own personal style. That said, my style has evolved. I think that’s also the beauty of thrifting most of my possessions—it’s able to evolve because it’s so affordable. I’m now beginning to discover that the vintage Pyrex or real-deal vintage Tupperware that my family had when I was a child, is something that I have always liked, and will never leave or go out of style for me. That’s also a huge part of it for me—thrifting ties me to my family and helps me cherish the past.

Amy’s classroom is filled with all sorts of cozy and colorful secondhand finds.

Do you have a set routine for how and when you thrift?

If I’m being completely honest, nearly every weekend is a thrifting adventure for me. I am a self-proclaimed introverted homebody. When I thrift, it’s just me. I prefer it that way. It really is more of a peaceful therapy session for me and brings me so much joy. This wasn’t always the case—but two years ago, my husband suddenly passed away, and once I was in a place where I was ready to be out and about and be around people, it became more of an every weekend thing. I jokingly tell people all the time that I use thrifting as a coping mechanism. But for me—I think it really is. It takes me out of my current reality and provides a much needed break, often filled with finds that evoke memories that I didn’t know I had.

What about a bucket list – do you have one, and if so, what’s on it?

Honestly, my bucket list is always changing and evolving. Early on, I was obsessed with those floral bed sheet sets that everyone’s grandmother used to have. I used them to outfit all the bedrooms in our old McKennan Park home. Then, I was on the lookout for vintage quilts. I’m a huge sucker for a quality, handmade quilt. There’s just nothing like it. Now, I have enough of those items to even outfit the vintage RV I purchased last Spring. For a bit, I was super into vintage Pyrex. I also love vintage dishware, Tupperware, blankets, crewel pieces, board games, and art. My home is filled with all of it. It’s quirky, but I like it that way. Now, there are a few pieces of clothing and some broken-in brown cowboy boots that I’m looking for. They will turn up eventually.

Examples of Amy’s colorful collections.

Any other thoughts about your thrifting journey?

I really do enjoy thrifting by myself, but I do follow a few local vintage shops on Instagram, and they have become friends because of the shared love of either vintage everything or vintage clothing. You can’t go wrong with anything from @TheSmallShoppe.SD, which is run by a lovely new friend, Jenny Putzke. I also recently met a sweetheart of a gal, Jamie Lidster, who owns & operates the Full Circle Book Co-Op with her husband. She sells some of her goods there in a cute little shop called @TheHyggeCloset.

As you can tell from Amy’s story, the way that thrifting can impact our lives is unique and sometimes very meaningful. For many of us, the ‘remembering’ that happens when we thrift is a gift of connection that goes far beyond the item itself.

Amy Weber is a creative and quirky mother of two, teacher, and lover of pretty much all vintage artifacts, objects, and clothing.

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Trail Games

and Scavenger Hikes

BY JESS WEISCHEDEL

For many families, hiking offers the perfect chance to unplug and spend quality time together. But let’s face it—getting kids excited about going for a walk can sometimes feel like a challenge. Here’s how to engage the senses, stimulate the mind, and gamify your hike so it turns into something the kids will be excited about.

Explore the Senses

Kids learn and remember best when all five senses are activated — and nature is the perfect playground for sensory exploration. Encourage kids to observe their surroundings with a scavenger hunt. Come up with specific things for the kids to search for according to where the hike will be taking place. Wildlife, plants, colors, shapes, sizes, and patterns are all around us.

Sight

• Find a bug on a tree.

• Find a cloud shaped like an animal.

• Look for a rock bigger than your fist.

Sound

• Listen for an animal sound.

• Find something to make music with.

• Hear the wind blowing through the trees.

Touch

• Find one thing that’s smooth, one that’s rough, and one that’s bumpy.

• Feel the sun on your face.

• Find something heavier than your shoe.

Scent

• Find two different smells.

• Find something that smells good.

• Search for a plant with a strong scent.

Stay Mindful and Connected

Turn your hike into one that encourages curiosity, calm, and community. Deepen your child’s bond with nature by assigning them with tasks that spark curiosity, offer a sense of wonder, and inspire mindfulness.

• Bring a journal and write down your discoveries and thoughts.

• Find something that is a treasure to you.

• Find something you didn’t expect to see.

• Share with each person what you are grateful for in nature today.

• Find something that makes you laugh.

• Find the perfect resting spot.

• Hug a tree for 10 seconds.

• Walk without making a sound for 2 minutes. What sounds do you hear?

• Find 3 pieces of litter and throw them away.

Move, Create, and Learn

Use physical activity challenges, creative prompts, and problemsolving to add some active play to your hike. Energy-boosting games, nature-based art and storytelling are great ways to break up the walk. Try group games that require teamwork and communication and create challenges for the kids to solve.

Exercise

• Do 10 jumping jacks at every trail marker.

• Create a mini obstacle course: jump over roots, balance on logs, crawl under branches.

• Run as fast as you can across a bridge.

Creativity

• Collect fallen items (twigs, leaves, rocks) to create a nature sculpture or mandala.

• Look up. Take a photo of what you see.

• Find 5 items and use them to tell a story.

Educational/Observational

• Identify 3 different birds.

• Find something that begins with the first letter of your name.

• Find a white flower in bloom.

Every hike can be its own adventure. So next time you lace up your boots, bring along some of these activities, a journal, a camera, a bag for found treasures, and your sense of play. With a little imagination, the trail becomes a world of endless discovery.

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