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November 2009 Volume 8 • Issue 12

Holiday Cookies A Visit to Plymouth, MA Great Outdoor Store, Parker’s & Baby Elements

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Plymouth, Massachusetts: America’s Hometown 67

CALENDAR November 2009 19

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING Understanding Your Temperament 72

shop THE A LIST 59

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PARENTING & PREGNANCY

Todd Porter Home 26

Diabetes in Pregnancy? 77

VINO Wine Recession? 36

CHILDREN’S CALENDAR November 2009 80

RECIPES Holiday Cookies 40

FOR KIDS Thanksgiving Fun with Food 82

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CHILDREN’S BOOKS Best Books 86

2009 Sioux Falls Quilters Guild Show 41

CUTE KIDS

MAN IN THE KITCHEN Step Away From the Turkey! 42

Submit Your Child’s Photo 88

GO GREEN

Geoff Gunderson 90

Sustainable Feast 48

BEST FRIEND Where is My Sock? 92

LAWN & GARDEN Trips to Bountiful 52

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HISTORICAL MARKER Midair Collision 94

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earning to get out in the great outdoors? The hike just got easier, and the view at the top larger since the Great Outdoor Store opened at its new location September 1st. In business locally for over 25 years, owned for the last 10 years by James and DeAnn Echols, and formerly located on the corner of 11th and Phillips, the outdoor specialty shop focuses on the outdoor lifestyle, carrying clothing, equipment, and gifts. Outdoor people, themselves, James and DeAnn enjoy camping, hiking, and snow skiing, along with outdoor adventures with their two dogs.

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When looking to make the move to expand, the couple looked all around different areas, and said of their decision, “We wanted to stay downtown and this building really lent itself to our outdoor atmosphere with it being the historic train depot, which is on the Historic Building Register. We took everything

out from when it housed Midland Life, and basically reclaimed its original look; exposing stone and pink quartzite, and putting the wood flooring back down — bringing it back to its original look as much as we could. This is such a great location between 8th & Railroad and the Phillips Avenue shops. It’s a building a

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lot of people remember being in and they are excited to come in and see the place again.”

Their wares are basically just spread out more, and they can display more items. Those items include travel and accessories, footwear, tents, sleeping bags, back packs, travel bags, climbing equipment, and clothing (men’s, women’s, and children’s). They are an exclusive Patagonia dealer and the Mountain Hardwear, Royal Robbins, and The North Face lines, Dansko, and Keen are among those carried.

“Our atmosphere and brands set us apart from other outdoor stores. We try to make it a store where it’s fun to walk around and look at products and how we’ve presented them. Because we are locally owned, we have a great staff who we’ve put a lot of effort into training so that when customers come in, they are knowledgeable and accommodating. We’re more likely to put in

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the extra effort to get the customer what they need or want.”

Especially interesting is the actual camper set up inside as a walk through display for shopping, where inventory is frequently changed. Coming soon is a model train straight from the ‘50s (husband James’) that will travel its route on rails above the cash registers. Customer response and reaction has been overwhelming and phenomenal, according to DeAnn, “they love the new location, the space, and the parking.”

A preferred customer list, where customers can register to receive information about the latest sales and promotions, and special events, is easy to sign up for at the sales counter, and for those not online, or just more comfortable with holding a hard copy, there is a brand new catalog just published this fall that can be sent via snail mail instead. And for those who want to give someone the gift of the great outdoors, gift cards are also available.

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Parker’s

“Full Service Bistro”

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he word “bistro” conjures up a vision of a small Parisian restaurant, unique entrees accompanied by equally intriguing wines. Parker’s, “a full service bistro”, is bringing that vision to downtown Sioux Falls. Owned by Stacy Newcomb Weiland and husband Rick Weiland, Parker’s opened September 21st, featuring a bistro style menu.

Growing up in a “restaurant family” says Stacy, with her father, William “Bill” Newcomb, in the business for 25 years,

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a native of Madison, SD, she was comfortable working with her father in the restaurant through high school and college.

Eventually, her love of food and love for historic preservation merged, and the idea for Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was born.

The 1901 building in which Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is located, had several

prior identities, but was mostly known as the Ballard Building. Stacy, active in several community and state historic preservation organizations and efforts, researched its past incarnations thoroughly and using photos and descriptions, and the talents and skills of Mark Drees of Fort Pierre, the

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Parker’s Italian family, so there’s a little tilt to the building has been restored and recreated 210 S. Phillips Ave. menu…a combination of Italian and as closely as possible to the original.

Downtown Sioux Falls Mediterranean. Parker’s lunch menu From the facade’s arch framed window, (605) 275-7676 features sandwiches, salads, soups the signature of the building, to the www.parkersbistro.net and entrees. Dinner is served terrazzo floor. Drees prides himself in full courses, or can be light; on doing things the way they were Hours: appetizers and a glass of wine, or done 100 years ago — by hand — no Tuesday – Saturday: Lunch from 11am - 2pm coffee and dessert. short cuts.

Dinner from 5pm - 10pm About 100 wines are on the Parker’s is a family affair, or as Closed Sundays and Mondays wine list, from the traditional to Weiland calls it, “a family adventure”, *reservations recommended the classic; Benziger, Ben Marco, with one son cooking, one heading up Chilean, Italian, French, Oregon, the beer and wine section, and another Owners: California, and also from a Napa Valley son and two daughters serving. Weiland, Stacy Newcomb Weiland vineyard owned by a local resident. raised to appreciate good food and good and Rick Weiland The wine menu is quite extensive, and the service, passed that virtue along to her family, staff, trained and very knowledgeable, offers and they pride themselves on providing the same suggestions as to what wine will be best to accompany for Parker’s patrons. diners’ choices In keeping with the bistro concept, Parker’s menu changes There is a variety of seating at Parker’s…from the classic seasonally. Lots of fresh ingredients are used, including fresh small, round bistro table, to counter seating and tables. Smaller fish flown in twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. As much rooms are available for rent, each with room for 20-25. Please as possible is locally sourced; all sustainable fish, poultry, and call in advance. meats are locally sourced, and everything is house made; even Proud to be a part of the heart of the city, Parker’s adjusts the sausages and sauces. The ciabattas and potato buns are its hours to accommodate patrons attending downtown events also made in house, with the rye soon to be as well. Desserts such as First Fridays and Pavilion concerts and happenings; are also made in-house. staying open afterwards for extended hours. There is ample The menu items, from appetizers to desserts, have been parking in a city lot, metered street side, and a nearby parking “approached from a creative perspective; we’ve taken some of ramp. the great foods in the world and put them together in a unique In opening Parker’s, Weiland has set forth her goal of way.” For example some menu items include Chicken Chinla providing something a little different in cuisine and dining Quiles Salad, Vegetarian Flatbread, Pavlova, New Orleans Style experiences for the Sioux Falls area. “There are so many foods Gumbo, Tenderloin Sliders, Brisket Burger, Fish Tacos, Lamb in the world, we don’t need to duplicate…there’s so much you Merguez Sausage and Garlic Crostini, Charcutiere Plate, Pan can do with food, why not do it?” asks Weiland. And, she is, one Roasted Halibut, and House Made Pappardelle Pasta. entree at a time.

Head chef Ryan Tracy trained in New Orleans and is from an

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Baby Elements

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hether seated at her sewing machine, or with paintbrush and canvas in hand and surrounded by piles of corduroy, chiffon, buttons, and mat board, Stacie Fletcher is in her element — Baby Elements, that is. For Fletcher, who as far back as she can recall, has always been interested in art and creating things, the evolution of her downtown Sioux Falls store Archival Elements into Baby Elements, and her renewed interest in fiber arts, was a natural one, given the already apparent popularity of her handmade creations.

Although her new focus is on baby items, Fletcher emphasizes that one doesn’t need to be a mom to shop there and find something special; there is something for all as the shop continues to carry such items as jewelry creations crafted by local artisans and much more. Fletcher also continues to offer framing and matting services. She likes to think of change as a

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new adventure, and is excited to again be bringing something unique to the Sioux Falls area. “What I love most is that we create something…and it’s one of a kind. Art is my passion…it’s what I originally wanted to be — an artist.”

Adorned and embellished with a uniquely fashionable flair, Fletcher’s one-of-a-kind hand created baby, and also items for women incorporate the quaint to the contemporary, to the vintage, and all are designed with that special baby in mind.

There are boys and girls hats designed in old fashioned styles, baby legwarmers, baby slings, baby “swuggs” (baby booties that look like Uggs but are created from recycled sweaters).

From bits and pieces and remnants of fabric come stuffed softshaped mobiles, and embellishments both simple yet unique.

Delicate and whimsical chiffon posies and classy feathers add a special touch to barrettes and headbands, scarves, and more.

Fletcher (and now even some of her friends) always has an eye out for recyclables with creative possibilities, and says she doubts her brain ever actually sleeps as she is always thinking as new ideas come to her and are formed. With two other staff on board to help create, sew, and bounce ideas off, she says she still “can’t believe this is a job! I get to play with fabrics and dream up new ideas!”

As for the location of her shop within a shop, Fletcher states that she can’t imagine being anywhere else: she likes “the ambience of the older buildings, the store neighbors I have, and just being a part of the heart of this city.” And for Fletcher and Baby Elements, that’s the fabric from which dreams are made. medx_etc_apr09.qxd:Layout 1

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nov november 2009 Grown-Up Play Date The Artist Playhouse 524 N Main Avenue We are looking for “playmates” for Saturday mornings in November. It’s a good time to work on Christmas presents or to learn a new skill. Right now we are focusing on polymer clay but will consider other projects by request.

Cost $15 plus supplies. Call Val at The Artist Playhouse for information and registration. 335-3800.

2009 Big Sioux Cat Show Sun, November 1 • begins at 9am Sioux Falls Convention Center This is a show for display and competition of pedigreed and non-pedigreed cats, coming from all over the US and Canada. There will be 4 rings of judging both Sat and Sun, running simultaneously. There will also be an Agility course for cats running all day except during the costume contest .

Donation at the door is $4 adult, $3 seniors and children 6 to 12, under 6 free. Family donation is $12. Show hours for the public are 9 to 4 both days.

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Church Basement Ladies Sun, November 1 • 2pm & 6pm Washington Pavilion This hilarious musical comedy is a celebration of the church basement kitchens everywhere and the wonderful, unsung women who work there.

The script is dead-on, the music is toe tapping, the humor is delicious and

the cast includes some of the funniest people we have ever assembled on our stage. This show has been selling out solid in Minneapolis for the past 25 months and shows no signs of slowing down. Tickets $32 plus tax. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Belly Dancing Sun, November 1 • 5pm Instructional Planning Center Are you looking for a way to become “femininely fit?” This is the class for you! You’ll learn hip and arm movements that will tone your muscles, improve flexibility and coordination while having fun! $45 for four sessions.

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Ladies’ Day at Augustana Sun, November 1 • 11am Augustana College Campus Chapel begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by a luncheon at noon and the performance of “Church Basement Ladies” at 2:00 p.m. Morning activities include worship, food, and fun. The musical comedy “Church Basement Ladies” will be staged in the afternoon and features Bill Christopher, who played Father Mulcahy in the hit television series M*A*S*H. Tickets can be ordered at www.augietickets.com. Admission $40 per person, includes meal and theatre performance. INFO email kate.campbell@augie.edu.

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vem Instructional Planning Center Special event in your future? Want to have more fun in life? Get out on the dance floor! Great foundation class to learn simple ballroom dance steps and turns through lots of review and repetition. Learn essential lead & follow skills to make dancing together fun. Begins: 11/2 8:30-9:20 PM Sessions: 4M. Cost: $45 Fee/Person. INFO (605) 367-7999.

Candy Bouquet Mon, November 2 • 6:30 pm Instructional Planning Center Oh, what fun it is to give an eye-catching Candy Bouquet filled with sweet treats. Create a Candy Bouquet for any occasion with your favorite fun-size candy bars. Bring one or two bags of your favorite fun-size candy bars. ($12 material fee payable to instructor - includes a container, a styrofoam ball and streamers.) Begins: 11/2 6:30-8PM Sessions: 1M. Cost: $25. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed.sf.k12.sd.us.

Strictly Swing Dance Basics Tue, November 3 • 7:30 pm Instructional Planning Center This simple dance no longer requires saddle shoes and poodle skirts. Start with very basic footwork then dazzle your friends when you show them the cool, fun moves you learned that jive to today’s music. After all, everybody needs a little jitterbug in their life. Begins: 11/3 7:30-8:20 PM Sessions: 4T. Cost is $45 per person. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed.sf.k12.sd.us.

Zumba Wed, November 4 • 5:30 pm Instructional Planning Center Zumba is a fun-packed workout that will get your heart rate up and your body moving in a whole new way. Zumba is based on interval trainingalternating fast and slow music- so you burn calories while keeping your

heart rate up. Even if you have never had a fitness class before, you will love Zumba. Begins: 11/4 5:30-6:20 PM Sessions: 3W. $35 per person. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed.sf.k12.sd.us.

Christmas Cookies Wed, November 4 • 6:30 pm Instructional Planning Center One of the best things about Christmas is Christmas cookies. Sharing Christmas cookies can truly be a gift from the heart. Decorating cookies are easy and fun. Let Deb show you the decorating tips. Take home 2 dozen beautiful, decorated cookies. Bring a container. ($20 material fee payable to instructor, includes cookies, recipes for frosting and cookies.) Total cost $25. Begins: 11/4 6:30-8:30 PM Sessions: 1W. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed.sf.k12.sd.us.

Joan Rivers Performs Thu, November 5 • 8pm Washington Pavilion Comedic icon, Joan Rivers will take the stage at the Washington Pavilion on Thursday, November 5th at 8pm. Tickets available by calling the Washington Pavilion box office at 367-6000 or by visiting the website at www.washingtonpavilion.org. Cost is $35 or $50 plus tax.

Michael W. Smith Performs Thu, November 5 • 7:30 pm Sioux Falls Arena Supporting acts are Matt Maher, Phil Stacey and Meredith Andrews. Tickets $39.00, $29.50. INFO (605) 367-7288.

Basic Beading Thu, November 5 • 5:30 pm Instructional Planning Center You will learn the best, professional techniques to make bracelets,

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mber necklaces, earrings, charms and many beading projects for yourself or as gifts! You will have hands-on practice completing at least one bracelet with a charm or earrings. Use of tools, materials and all basic supplies is included in the fee. ($9 material fee payable to instructor.) Begins: 11/5 5:30-7:30 PM Sessions: 1Th. Total cost $16. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed.sf.k12.sd.us.

Downtown First Fridays Fri, November 6 • begins at 5pm Historic Downtown Sioux Falls Looking for something to do the first Friday of every month? We have the answer for you. Come downtown Sioux Falls for the First Friday event to enjoy exceptional shopping, original art, entertainment, dining and much, much more! Visit dtsf.com and click on the First Friday button to view the exciting things taking place.

Fall Band Concert Fri, November 6 • 7:30 pm Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center 301 S Splitrock Blvd.

The Augustana College-Community Band, The Augustana Band and Wind Ensemble in their fall concert. Tickets $5/high school & younger free. INFO (605) 274-5320.

Seminary, Metabank Women’s Seminar Fri, November 6 • begins at 8:30 am Sioux Falls Seminary • 2100 S. Summit Ave. The seminar, titled Reflecting on Mentored Lives, aims to help women discover how to achieve and maintain a healthy balance while filling their many roles. The seminary will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees and speakers represent educational, medical, business, ministerial, counseling, entrepreneurial, community and civic service roles and more.

The cost, which includes lunch, is $20.00 per person. Keynote speaker is

Margaret Sumption, adjunct faculty at the University of Sioux Falls and at Colorado Technical University, as well as co-owner of Sumption & Wyland.

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Sioux Empire HOEDOWN XXIX Fri, November 6 • 8pm Sat, November 7 • 10am Ramkota Exhibit Hall Full weekend of square dancing, open to public to watch. Tickets $20 per person. INFO (605) 334-1962.

Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Fri, November 6 VS. Tri-City • 7:05 pm Sat, November 7 VS. Indiana • 7:05 pm Fri, November 13 VS. Cedar Rapids • 7:05 pm Sat, November 14 VS. Omaha • 7:05 pm Fri, November 20 VS. Youngstown • 7:05 pm Thu, November 26 VS. Sioux City • 7:05 pm Arena/Convention Center The USHL is the premier junior hockey league in the United States, with players from all over vying to earn college scholarships under the guidance of a professional staff. Tickets $7.50-$15.50. INFO (605) 336-6060.

Ceili Dance Thu, November 12 • 6:30 pm Old Courthouse Museum Céilí (pronounced KAY-lee) dances are held each month at the Old Courthouse Museum. Céilí dance is Irish social dance. The dances are taught and moves are called. Beginners are welcome. Céilí music may be provided by an assortment of fiddle, flute, tin whistle, accordion, bodhdrán, and in more recent times also drums and electric bass guitar. The music is cheerful and lively, and the basic steps can be learned easily; a short instructional session is often provided for new dancers before the start of

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Daniel Rodriguez Fri, November 13 • 7:30 pm Washington Pavilion Former New York City police officer, Daniel Rodriguez has experienced a meteoric rise to fame. He was one of his department’s designated anthem singers on September 11, 2001, when fate intervened — he rendered acapella performances of “God Bless America” and the National Anthem that proved far greater than a patriotic gesture.

Ringing, heartfelt and beautiful, his performance stirred the hearts of the entire nation. A pillar of courage and faith, Daniel Rodriguez is truly an inspiration, who freely shares his deep appreciation for life, God and country. INFO (605) 335-7323.

Singles/couples Dance Club Friday Nov. 13 • 8pm-11:30pm El Riad Shrine • 14th and Phillips Ballroom dancing to the music of C.J.Ruskin, guest welcome. $10 each, yearly membership available. Dressy/business attire requested. 605212-4017.

Kyle Eastwood Band Fri, November 13 • 8pm Orpheum Theater • 315 N Phillips Avenue The son of Clint Eastwood, Kyle grew up in a jazz-centric household, learning to play the bass at a young age. With three jazz albums under his belt and a myriad of film scores for many of his father’s block-buster and Academy-winning movies the Kyle Eastwood Band will bring an exciting start to the season! Tickets $42/$25. INFO (605) 335-6101.

CBIO Holiday Fair Sat, November 14 • 10am Center For Active Generations • 2300 West 46th Street The CBIO Holiday Fair is a Craft/Product sale to benefit Camp Bring It On (The only regional camp for children with cancer). INFO (605) 940-5203.

Second Chance Rescue Dance Sat, November 14 • 7pm Shrine Mosque • 510 S Phillips Avenue Music will be provided by the great oldies band “Something New” from 8pm-midnight. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, advanced tickets are available at Second Chance or at Ernie November on 41st Street. Come out and dance the night away for a great cause.

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Sioux Falls Quilters Guild Quilt Show Sat, November 14 • begins at 9am Sun, November 15 • begins at 11am Sioux Falls Convention Center The Sioux Falls Quilters Guild is having their bienniel quilt show. There will be over 300 quilts on display along with demonstrations through out this two day event. Several quilt shops will be available with their products, including sewing machines, fabric, patterns and notions.

You will have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a beautiful handmade quilt. Door prizes and lunch will be available. $5 admission.

INFO 9605) 277-7507.

Adoption Information Meeting Mon, November 16 • 6:30 pm Bethany Christian Services 400 S Sycamore Ave. Ste 105-2 We’ll cover the basics about Domestic, Embryo and Intercountry adoption, and explore the different countries and their requirements.

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

If you’re planning to attend, or have questions, please RSVP at 336-

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Mon, November 16 • 7pm Instructional Planning Center All your coffee questions can be answered! Take a coffeeshop tour, watch beans being roasted and learn about the roasting process. See how espresso drinks are made and find out the best ways to store, grind and brew your coffee. ($10 material fee payable to instructor.)

Total cost $15. Begins: 11/16 7-8:30 PM Sessions: 1M. INFO (605) 3677999.

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It’s a Wonderful Life November 18, 19, 20, 21 • 7:30 pm Sun, November 22 • 2:30 pm Edith Mortenson Main Theatre Augustana College campus George Bailey, a small town banker, tired from the struggles of life and at his lowest of lows is rescued on Christmas Eve by Clarence, his guardian angel. It’s A Wonderful Life is the perfect holiday reminder of just how important our loved ones are and how important we are to them. Tickets $12 adult/$8 student & senior. INFO (605) 274-5320.

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2009 Trains at Christmas Sat, November 21 • 10am Sun, November 22 • 11am Expo building at the W. H. Lyons Fairgrounds Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society is sponsoring its annual Trains at Christmas 2009 swap meet and model train exposition. Several operating layouts will be on hand, as well as model trains, toy trains, books and memorabilia for sale or trade. INFO (605) 373-0222.

2009 Winter Wonderland Kick Off Sat, November 21 • 6pm Falls Park • 900 N Phillips Avenue Please join us for the flipping of the switch! Adults and Children can enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday music and ice-sculptures, cookies, hot chocolate, visit Santa & Mrs. Claus and see Santa’s reindeer. This event is Free for the entire family! Park downtown and ride the Trolley to Falls Park. (Parking at Falls Park is very limited).

Winter Wonderland at Falls Park is a dazzling display of lights and holiday festivities for all ages. INFO (605) 336-1620.

Twilight Flights November 21, 27, 28 • 5pm Strawbale Winery

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Come to the winery, enjoy tasting different wines and appetizers, then take a helicopter ride over Sioux Falls to see the Christmas lights, return to Strawbale Winery for more wines and deserts. Cost is $210.00 for 2. INFO (605) 543-5071.

Power of the Mind Mon, November 23 • 7pm Instructional Planning Center Use your own beliefs, thoughts and memory to inspire a healthier you. This class may help you recognize unhealthy thought patterns, handle stress better, be more energetic and overall, feel better. Demonstrations will show how all of this affects your physiology. Cost is $19. Begins: 11/23 7-8:30 PM Sessions: 1M. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed. sf.k12.sd.us.

SalsaSolo Mon, November 23 • 5:30 pm Instructional Planning Center Love to dance and looking for a new way to exercise? The Latin music keeps playing while the instructor guides you through fun, freestyle Salsa & Latin dance moves and turns. And, you don’t need a partner! Begins: 11/23 5:30-6:20 PM Sessions: 4M. Cost is $45 per person. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed.sf.k12.sd.us.

Avera Parade of Lights Fri, November 27 • 7:30 pm Phillips Avenue in Historic Downtown Beginning at 7:30 p.m., dazzling lighted holiday floats and music will flood historic Phillips Avenue from 14th Street to Fifth Street. The Annual Avera Parade of Lights is the official start to the downtown holiday season. INFO 338-4009.

Dance Gallery’s Nutcracker Ballet Fri, November 27 • 4pm Sat, November 28 • 2pm & 7pm Sun, November 29 • 2pm Orpheum Theater • 315 North Phillips Avenue Dance Gallery’s Nutcracker, A Holiday Tradition. Join Clara and her Nutcracker prince as they defeat the evil Rat King and visit the magical Land of Sweets with the Sugar Plum Fairy. $14 adults, $8 children in advance.

INFO (605) 338-3740 or www.dancegallerysd.com

Brule & AIRO Holiday Concert Sat, November 28 • 7:30 pm Washington Pavilion Proceeds from the Brulé & AIRO holiday concert (contemporary Native American music group) will benefit the Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation. The Care Foundation supports the HBASE educational and charitable programs (Tools for Schools, Repair Affair, Scholarships). Tickets $32 - $37. INFO (605) 361-8322.

Downtown Holidays Sat, November 28 • noon Downtown Sioux Falls Santa at Shriver’s Square 230 S Phillips Ave. Wagon rides: pick up and drop off located at 10th and Mall Avenue behind Go Casual! Free admission. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Photos with Santa Sat, November 28 • 10am J&L Harley-Davidson Stop on out for photos with Santa on his Harley! Cost is $8 and you receive a photo CD with several poses on it so that you can reprint as many photos as you want! INFO (605) 334-2721.

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The Vista Tower’s top level has been Porter’s residence for the past two years after transforming it from concrete floors and gray space to unique detailing on every surface. Opening double doors to the double condominium exposes contemporary curved walls

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faux painted with an opaque tangerine glow. From the ceiling hangs a light strip that follows the entry to the dining table and chairs, backdropped in artwork and a coordinating three-hued chandelier. Its styling mirrors Las Vegas in some respects, but is

balanced with softer colors and comforts of home.

Both sides of the condominium offer ample space for relaxation and enjoying its amenities. The southeast half serves as the family room with an expansive sofa, perfect for playing

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Xbox games with friends and family, alongside a shuffleboard, pool table, wet bar and a sauna with its own television hung outside the entry. The sauna’s door is one of three doors in the whole place, with each having a different style including zebra

wood and horizontally laid, dark oak. An art piece spotted in this room was sculpted by Todd’s mother, after Chase learned to fish. Chase’s bedroom and full-bath nestles in the back, and has a deck off the corner to take in the outdoor view.

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The southwest side also has its own deck, where Porter chose carpeted floors, added a grill, space heater, and keeps fresh flowers for added beauty. This is where he likes to spend time enjoying a skyline sunset, and may be one of his favorite places to relax at the condo.

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Coming inside is what’s called the “Ultra Lounge” with iridescent cabinetry, seven tangerine stools rounded against the arched, black granite counterspace, and splashy artwork, fixtures and accessories to complete the look. One very unique accessory is a textured rug that from a distance shines like

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Most partitioning in the condo is done by contouring the shape of the ceiling, where a curved kitchen island follows a curve above.

The selected colors designate different spaces with painted surfaces changing slightly with different earth tones; in addition, showcasing a variety of textures with impressive tile work.

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along with fountain sounds trickling in the opening of the master bedroom. Porter’s taste led to clean lines, no doors, and keeping everything off the floor. Shelving in the closets and bedrooms remains open, where color themes can be enhanced

with linens and artwork. From floor to ceiling are shades of blue, lime, silver and white, all giving a subdued feeling desired in a bedroom. The formed bathtub was chosen after admiring the style at the Palms Las Vegas Condos, and a rain shower has

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three body jets alongside a florescent fiber-optic light display.

The temptation is to dock the iPod and stay a while.

Todd feels this condo is something different, but is a treasure he continues to admire, even hoping to use similar design concepts in the home he’s planning down the road. The inspiration came from years of creative vibes from his mother who sculpts and father who’s designed and built as well.

As the home is currently for sale, Todd’s hope is to pass it on to someone who values the warm, contemporary feel, unique in every room, and beautiful as a collective whole. Not a detail has been left out, as even the shades can be drawn mechanically,

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with window light shining through or muted as desired. Three watertowers mark the southern side’s city limits with a quick look outside, as well as the entire O’Gorman football field and treetops surrounding Vista Towers.

This space was designed after collecting ideas for a few years and finally wrapping them together in a matter of weeks. Porter attributes his careful attention and organization to working in the restaurant business and keeping ideas filed for when a time comes to complete a project. His passion for color, art and beauty is evident in one work he’ll leave behind, but with an excitement for what’s ahead.

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he problem isn’t when you’re together. It’s when you’re not.

The place you grew up is now a place your parents struggle to maintain. Where they don’t have the friends they used to, and don’t leave very often. Moving is not an easy subject to bring up, for you or for them. Good Samaritan Society – Prairie Creek can help you have that conversation. We’ll help you understand what their options are. How they can be free to do what they want and make new friends.

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A collection of Penfolds Grange, spanning 40 vintages, sold for $138,000 at auction on September 2nd, 2009. The collection included every year from the 1951 debut to the 1990 vintage,

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which became the first from outside France or California to be named Wine Spectator magazine’s Wine of the Year. A single bottle of the 1951 Grange sold separately for $43,700.

Grange was developed by former Penfolds winemaker Max Schubert using Shiraz grapes from South Australia and techniques learned from Bordeaux. He named it in honor of the cottage built by company founder Christopher Rawson Penfold in 1844, which still stands at the Magill winery in an Adelaide suburb.

“These prices illustrate an increasingly passionate race among wine collectors for the dwindling remnants of Australian ultra-fine wine heritage,” auctioneer Stewart Langton said.

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“This year we have seen prices for Australian wine rarities hit the roof.”

Schubert, who died in 1994, only made 160 cases of the 1951 Grange, packed in hand-blown bottles. Foster’s Group Ltd, the world’s second-largest winemaker, gained ownership of the Penfolds brand when it paid $3.2 billion for Southcorp Ltd in 2005.

Other results from the auction included a record $8,100 for a bottle of 1957 St Henri and $12,100 for a bottle of 1956 Grange, known as one of the three “hidden” vintages because Schubert kept making the wine in secret after Penfolds management told him to stop. Another story for another time.

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“You must go forward, because if you can’t, you must go backwards. If you believe what you’re doing can’t be improved on, you’re mistaken” — Max Schubert Winemaking Legend and Creator of Penfold Grange

The fact of the matter is that wine can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to break your budget. There are many fantastic choices if Australian wine is what you’re looking for. In fact, Penfolds, the maker of the esteemed Grange, bottles many different tiers of wine. Look for Penfolds Rawson’s Retreat or Koonunga Hills for great offerings at great prices. If you’ve got a little more to splurge with, then look for Penfolds’ Bin series.

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No aroma is quite so inviting as that of cookies baking. For many years I have made lots of fussy little cookies for the holidays, but this year I have decided to use basic cookie recipes that I have had for many years. My grandson, Nicholas, is too young to help with cookie baking this year, but just wait until next year. I have a feeling that my kitchen will never be the same. I know my life will never be the same since he has arrived. Happy first holiday season, little man, Nana loves you.

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This recipe was given to me by a former student, Sarah Hanson of Garretson. Sarah would always bring a plate of these cookies to school for me on the holidays. The first year she was away at college, she had her uncle deliver these wonderful cookies to my house. Thanks for sharing this remarkable recipe with me.

3/4 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups flour 2 tsp soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp salt

1 cup white sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup margarine Cream the first 3 ingredients and add: 2 beaten eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla Sift: 4 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar Add this to the creamed mixture. Drop by spoonfuls and press flat with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Bake at 350˚ for 10-12 minutes. Don’t over bake. Do NOT allow the edges of the cookies to turn brown. These cookies can also be frosted if desired. Makes about 5-6 dozen.

Royal Icing: 3 egg whites 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp vanilla powdered sugar to stiffen Combine all ingredients and beat for 7-10 minutes. This icing is a hard drying icing so keep it covered with a damp cloth at all times.

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Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses. Sift dry ingredients and blend into the creamed mixture and chill for 1 hour. Roll into balls and then roll in granulated sugar and bake at 350˚ for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 4-5 dozen cookies.

We made an error in the pumpkin cookies recipe from last month. There was an ingredient omitted. This is the correct recipe. Our apologies and enjoy.

Pumpkin Cookies 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt 1 cup raisins or nuts Cream shortening and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Add nuts or raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350˚ for 12-14 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired. Makes 3 dozen.

2009 Sioux Falls Quilters’ Guild Show November 14 & 15

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f Donna Rentschler or Pat Minks need to apply for a job, they can certainly boast big event planning experience. Since July, 2008, they have both been deeply involved in planning the Sioux Falls Quilters’ Guild 2009 Quilt Show, aptly named “Dakota Pieces.”

The event will be held this year at the Sioux Falls Convention Center on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15.

The show will feature the quilts — from wall hangings up to king bed size — of the 160 members of the Quilters’ Guild. The purpose of the guild is to encourage a wider appreciation of quilting through education, programs and charity work, and the Guild donates over 200 quilts each year to local charities, homes and other organizations. It has recently joined the national Quilts of Valor program to provide wounded American soldiers with quilts.

The Guild’s donated quilts will be sent to the Sioux Falls Veterans Hospital.

Donna and Pat have recruited over 30 volunteers to help with this year’s show. Committee meetings with the 15 sub-committees are held monthly to review progress and solve problems. Although Donna and Pat have spent hundreds of hours thus far in preparation for the show, a big portion of the work is yet to come when set-up and take-down of the 350 quilts begins at the Convention Center on Friday preceding the show. This is truly a labor of love since everyone involved with the show is a non-paid volunteer.

Guild Members will not only display their quilts, but have also made a raffle quilt, provided items to be sold at the country store and silent auctions, and volunteered their time to the committees needed to pull this

Because moving day brings one more chance to reflect on how far we’ve come.

Donna Rentschler (left) and Pat Minks (right) with the king-size raffle quilt.

giant effort together.

With good weather and a little luck, Donna and Pat hope attendance tops 1,000 this year. They hope to see many local people as well as out of towners at the show and they promise to deliver a stunning display of the quilting arts with something to appeal to everyone.

Show hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday and 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $5.00; children under 3 free.

See the king size raffle quilt and get more show information on www. siouxfallsquiltersguild.com

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Step Away From the Turkey!

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y family is not exactly what you would call traditional. In fact, by many measures, we’re far from “normal.” And the holidays are no exception. I can’t remember the last time my mom made a turkey at Christmas. And that’s ok. My mother-inlaw makes turkey for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Groundhog Day, Easter, Yom Kippur… In her mind, any holiday is worth roasting a bird. And that’s perfect. A holiday dinner with turkey and all the trimmings is my wife’s family tradition and I’m glad I get to share it. Plus my mother-in-law usually let’s me carve the bird and any chance I get to play with knives makes me happy!

But my family? Forget the ham or turkey. If I went home for any holiday and found my mom in the kitchen with an 18-pound Butterball, I’d think I was in the wrong house.

But even my nontraditional family has traditions. I’m sharing them with you for a couple of reasons. First, maybe you’ll find an alternative to old Tom Turkey. Second, I’m not really the therapy type but sometimes it’s just good to get things out in

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the open, off my chest, as it were.

Let’s start with Turkey Day. One of my favorite Thanksgiving meals is a crown roast of pork. Nothing is more impressive to bring to the table. It looks like a platoon of pork chop soldiers all standing at attention, diligently protecting a fortress of stuffing. Talk to your butcher a few days in advance and they’ll have it all ready to go. After that, it’s no harder to cook than roasting a turkey.

Last year on Thanksgiving, my dear sweet mother cooked a whole beef tenderloin. Everyone gets their own filet mignon, as big or little as they like. And if you think leftover turkey makes good sandwiches, you haven’t tried leftover tenderloin. Pardon me, I just drooled on the keyboard. Many years ago Mom roasted a whole fish in a salt crust. The look was impressive but it wasn’t my favorite. But my mom doesn’t let a seventynine-cent-a-pound sale on turkey push her toward a Good Housekeeping meal. She will push the boundaries and change

the rules every year.

Christmas, however, is another story. Our nontraditional traditions are cast in stone. On Christmas Eve, it’s a seafood feast every year. The menu changes with what’s available. It might be crab legs or lobster, mussels, clams or oysters, but there is always a lot of shrimp…and several bottles of wine. Now this sounds extravagant, but it’s really not fancy at all. We cover the table with newspapers and just let the shells fly. After the feeding frenzy, we roll up the papers and throw the whole mess away.

Christmas Day is my parents’ wedding anniversary, and there is a tradition that goes along with that as well. According to Mathis family lore, Mom and Dad had fondue the night they got married. Every year since, they do the same. For as long as I can remember, our Christmas dinner has involved pots of boiling oil on the dining room table. Yes, even when we were kids and, no, none of us has (visible) scars from a tragic fondue accident.

My wife’s uncle, dad and a humongous bird. What happened moments later is referred to only as “The Turkey Incident”.

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“Christmas, however, is another story. Our nontraditional traditions are cast in stone. On Christmas Eve, it’s a seafood feast every year. The menu changes with what’s available. It might be crab legs or lobster, mussels, clams or oysters, but there is always a lot of shrimp…and several bottles of wine.”

Sure it’s an odd tradition but it’s ours.

On those rare years when my beloved and I are spending Christmas night at home alone, we’ve got our own twisted tradition. We’re usually returning from traveling somewhere or decompressing from a few days of family immersion. Either way, we won’t have food in the fridge or feel like cooking. Most restaurants are closed on Christmas. What do we do? Chinese of course! It may not be a Currier and Ives image, but we take comfort in a Korean guy wishing us “Merry Christmas” as

he’s handing us our lo mein and egg rolls on a snowy holiday evening.

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his time of year we tend to get preoccupied with food. There’s stress-eating, social-eating, grandma’s-cookie-recipeeating, greasy-drive-thru-burger-during-shopping-spree-eating, and of course Thanksgiving-Dinner-eating. We take time out to celebrate family and friends, football, and even Black Friday – and we often do it over the dinner table. By making sustainability part of this pastime, we can make environmentally-friendly choices part of our holiday traditions. Doing our part to put a green spin on Turkey Supper is something to be thankful for.

Let’s begin with the central dish: the Bird. Since most of us aren’t ready to substitute the real thing for a turkey-shaped mound of tofu or swap it for vegetarian dishes, we need to be choosy when selecting a turkey. The Goosemobile offers

free-range turkey, “raised the old-fashioned way,” according to Tom Neuberger who runs the business along with his wife Ruth (Google Goosemobile for a weblink). If you want to go a non-traditional route, serve bison meat from Rick Knobe’s Lazy RRse Buffalo Ranch west of Sioux Falls (lazyrrse.com). Another wonderful resource is Dakota Rural Action’s South Dakota Local Foods Directory at sdlocalfoods.org, where you can search for meat, produce and more ingredients from local farms.

Meat-eaters can also show their love to the animal community this Thanksgiving. Adopt a commercially-raised turkey through the Farm Sanctuary’s project. Visit adoptaturkey.org where your dollars will go to animal advocacy and to rescue animals from poor industrial settings. Easier still, pick another day leading

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For me, true health and happiness begins with carbs. So, if you don’t have time or kitchen space to do your own baking, leave it to the local professionals. Load up on fresh loaves from Breadsmith — and they even have a turkey shaped loaf made specially for the holiday. Enjoy every bite knowing all unsold bread is donated to shelters and food banks each day. Queen City Bakery (queencitybakery.com) will bake your desserts fresh Thanksgiving morning, if you order ahead. Go for pumpkin or bourbon pecan pie.

Also take home an apple pie or the caramel apple cake, both made with fresh apples from Hoversten Orchards in Brandon. If you are like me and could feast only on desserts, call your favorite local bakery and see what they can whip up for you.

Raise your cup to good coffee and local wines. Look for Fair Trade coffees or brew up Dark Canyon coffee roasted in Rapid City to keep your guests perky. Strawbale Winery in Renner is a wonderful local choice; more information at strawbalewinery.

com. Wilde Prairie Winery, wildeprairewinery.com, is a family farm in Brandon offering a variety of wines; try Rhubarb Strawberry or Honey Raspberry. Cheers!

While celebrating, don’t forget this “sustainable feast” isn’t only about buying local or organic, choosing the item on the grocery shelf with the least packaging, or using cloth napkins instead of paper. It’s about community, both around your table and beyond. While you’re slaving in the kitchen, make a few more dishes for a family in need at church or at work. Visit sdfoodbanks.org for information on how to donate time, money and food to the Food Bank and Food Pantry.

At the end of the day, pack up the dishwasher (since you skipped the plastic silverware and plates that clog landfills) and indulge in my favorite Thanksgiving pastime: leftovereating (stored in a reusable container, of course). With each bite, remember this traditional meal is about bringing us together to celebrate what we are thankful for and to create an environment that can survive and prosper, just like the original turkey-eaters.

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efore the concert, during the intermission, and after two encores and several curtain calls, Roger and Martha Quam and I talked plants.

It was the South Dakota Symphony’s fall opener. We had up-front seats to savor the performance of accomplished young pianist, Adam Golka. Extending his long elegant fingers, he gathered bounteous notes and spread his dramatic harvest out before us. It was Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, op. 30 in D minor.

Before the concert, Martha leaned toward me and quietly told me of the Northern Accent hardy shrub roses recently introduced by the University of Minnesota. “There are three,” she said, “‘Sven’, ‘Ole’, and ‘Lena’. We planted them all, but (pause)‘Ole’ died.” I braced for the punch line, but non was forthcoming.

During intermission, Martha and Roger described their own fall harvest, the fruit of pepper and tomato seeds planted indoors on Valentines Day - thirty varieties of peppers, over twenty of tomatoes, and all that salsa and sauce into jars, not to mention the others: kohlrabi, carrots, beets, and more.

Accompanied by Rachmaninoff and a host of other composers, Roger chops all the salsa ingredients himself.

Every year the proceeds of hundreds of pints of salsa are used for church and other fund raisers, and bushels of fresh vegetables are given away. This year the Quams even made paprika from squat little Alma paprika peppers, dried first in a dehydrator, then ground with a coffee grinder.

Within days of exiting Washington Pavilion’s Great Hall, I had invited myself to the visual feast of Roger and Martha’s gardens. Walking into their back yard, the bounty effect hit home. There before me was a spilling out from a giant cornucopia, a season’s worth of nature’s energy, stored up over the summer, giving forth its final performance.

“Quiet please,“ read a hand-painted sign, “God and I are gardening.”

A maze of gardens was arranged for the convenience of this perfect pairing of gardeners: • portable container-buckets, lined like sentries or grouped together, provided the intense heat loved by pepper plants;

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The first space I entered was the narrow, heat-trapping zone between the light-colored, south side of their garage and the neighbor’s fence where a concrete walk also absorbed and stored heat. Getting ahead of the frost, Martha gathered green and red tomatoes there from a row of rectangular raised beds.

“Goodness gracious. I’ve never seen so many tomatoes from so few plants,” she exclaimed. Large tomatoes were borne in clusters of eight to twelve; the foliage was tropicallike, thick, succulent and jagged. They were the Better Bush variety, determinate tomatoes, those which usually produce their yield all at once, but this particular variety kept on giving. This is one tomato she will definitely grow again, Martha stated firmly.

A cool-crop, Oregon giant peas, was planted in this same space last April and not completely harvested until early June. It was only after that, in mid-June, that the tomato plants went in.

This fall, after a hard frost, again in these same raised beds, Martha will sow seeds of cool-season lettuces and spinach. They will begin to come up and grow with protection of Lucite panels placed over the soil. Even in January at thirty degrees below zero, there is enough heat in the compostfilled raised beds to keep the soil from freezing, and the

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Quams will be enjoying fresh greens again by late April.

Across from the tomato plants a long row of large Valencia peppers grew individually from thirty, two and one-half gallon plastic buckets, plenty of root room for a single pepper plant, Roger assured me. The plump, tangerine colored crop lit up the leafy shadows. One-gallon tin cans, both ends cut out, were placed inside the perimeter of the larger bucket-planters and enclosed the plants. When irrigating, narrower cans are filled with water, and it seeps gradually into the soil.

Other peppers took center stage that morning as Martha and Roger picked, then piled the glowing yellows, oranges, reds, and greens onto a table, and oh my, what a variety. Amidst friendly bantering, the two gardeners questioned who would choose what would happen to that day’s tomatoes and peppers — would they be turned into sauce by Martha or salsa by Roger? How could one not think of Peter Piper or a trip to Bountiful? It does help that Roger talks to his pepper plants and plays Aaron Copeland for them.

The pile included both hottest and sweetest candidates — the elongated yellow flesh of Golden Treasure, the jester hats of Nepalese bell, the striated blush rose of Garden Sunshine, the streaked or yellow of Italian d’Asti Giallo, Anaheims for chili rellenos, and of course, those indispensable jalapeños. I couldn’t resist holding their plump, squeaky-clean cheeks to my own and feel their smooth perfection.

An efficient method of composting is an essential part of Martha and Roger’s gardening. I think of their composting as composing, their sheet music the enriched, life-giving soil that erupts into colorful whole notes of peppers, tomatoes, beets, kohlrabi, and assorted shapes of squash.

Organic material, supplied by neighbors’ leaves and grass clippings (it is important that they be herbicide-free), fills the deep, raised wood beds, then tamped down and compressed as tightly as possible. A few inches of soil are layered over the top, like a coverlet, within which to tuck the plants. As grass and leaves decompose beneath the cap of vegetables, they produce heat that warms plant roots. In autumn, the soil is peeled away to reveal the composition beneath – two hundred gallons from one raised bed.

There are so many ways the Quam’s methods of gardening make sense: • Soil and compost heat up earliest in soil that is elevated

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• Stooping is eliminated; the gardener can garden standing up.

• Close planting in square inches or square feet utilizes every bit of space and crowds out weeds.

• Insects are seldom a problem; no slugs crawl up to the raised beds.

• Soil consistency, quality and compaction can be regulated.

• Vertical vine crops take up less space.

• Container-buckets can be moved to best locations for sun and heat.

“You probably wonder how a macho guy like me got into gardening,” Roger said with a hint of a grin. A few years ago he was thinking ahead — Martha and he should have something they enjoyed doing together in retirement instead of growing apart as some couples do. Both had many interests — were always busy.

She liked to read, sew, and quilt; he was into politics and music.

She is a registered nurse and now volunteers at St. Lamberts School; he had three careers and now writes Christian romance novels. Martha had always gardened and Roger decided to join her.

He started with hot peppers in the early nineties. Peppers love heat and sunshine and growing them in pails was highly successful. It became a challenge to collect more and more unusual varieties, “weird ones,” from many different seed catalogues, peppers from around the world.

During the outdoor growing season, not a single week is missed nor a bare piece of ground ever left fallow. “Roger can’t stand to see bare dirt,” Martha said. Once an early crop of peas or lettuce is spent, kohlrabi, beets, or beans take their place. In late summer, once warm-season crops finish bearing, cool-crops are sown again.

As I left the Quam home, I thought of accomplished people, spending lives and careers on abundance then giving it all away.

There is one part in the Rachmaninoff Concerto where a raft of minor chords finally relaxes to a major one, and at that point, every fiber of my being slumps with relief and relaxation. That’s what gardening does. Oh, those trips to bountiful – the rhapsody of nature and Rachmaninoff!

(By the way; remember those roses Martha told me about before the concert? I checked the Internet for photos of ‘Sven’, ‘Ole’, and ‘Lena’, and if I were ‘Lena’, I’d prefer cuddling up next to ‘Sven’.)

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Kaladi’s apple cider or caramel apple cider will warm you from head to toe — and it’s simply the best! 26th & Minnesota, 339-3322 or downtown at 121 S Main Avenue, (605) 977-0888.

Handmade for the Holidays

Made by hand in the U.S., with the finest fabrics and with great attention to detail. Many styles to choose from. $51.95 - $64.95 and pumpkin $31.95 at Larsen Designs. 69th & Western.

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Sweet Styles

2010 prom arriving daily — so many to choose from! And many of this year’s dresses 50% off at Interlude Bridal. 2425 S. Shirley Avenue.

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This 13” x 72” table runner with embroidered ribbon and sequins will add a colorful touch of elegance to your holiday table. Just $21.99 at John Adam. 3401 S Kelley Avenue. 332-7685.

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Expect only fab here. Too much fun (and a lot of creativity) went into designing this collection from stunning colors to a secret special ingredient. Kit comes with 1 face color, 2 eye colors, liner shadow, lip gloss and 3 brushes. $54 at Hip Chic Boutique. 328 S Phillips Avenue. (605) 271-8480.

Lady Primrose Luxury

Luxury is having Lady Primrose personally engraved for you. In store engraving event Nov. 11 - 30. Shown is Lady Primrose Royal Extract. $35 - $78 at Attitudes by Designers, Ltd. 26th & Western. 335-7850.

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From the orchard to the door — Chukar does it all. Creating small batches of freshly-made sweets and treats. No preservatives, no sulfites, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors and no trans fats.

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Light Up Your Home

Light up your home this holiday with this beautiful standing candle holder. With vine and leaf detailing and an enclosed candle holder, this piece is the perfect accent for just under $50. Limited quantities available at South Dakota Mart. 2101 W 41st Street.

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Put these edible flowers in the bottom of a wine glass filled with champagne and a little syrup from the jar and you have one beautiful and delicious drink. Jar (11-12 flowers) $9.99 at Good Spirits Fine Wine & Liquor. 41st & Minnesota. 339-1500.

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Remember the mommy or mommyto-be on your holiday gift list with a fun-filled gift basket or candy bouquet. $39.99 & $14.99 at Elegant Mommy.

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Feed your passion for sweets with these bareMinerals sugar-high-inducing eye colors. Guilt free with zero calories. Create your own crafty concoctions with any of these sweet obsessions. Kit $48 at Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa. 1701 E 69th Street. 332-5115.

Harvest Time

Stemming from our exhibit Corn: Bushels of Gold comes a variety of corn-related items – for your wardrobe, your kitchen, and your entertainment – just in time for the harvest! From the Old Courthouse Museum Store. 6th & Main. 367-4210.

This glistening bracelet evokes memories of the magical chill of winter’s first frost, or the first snowflakes appearing in the night sky. At Holsen Hus. 126 S. Phillips Ave. 331-4700.

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This holiday favorite pairs beautifully with ham, turkey, roast pork and more. Available only a short time at 12 retailers in the Sioux Falls area after Nov. 6th! www. prairieberry.com or 877226-9453.

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Best BLT in Town

Honey-smoked thick cut slices of bacon, heirloom tomatoes, creamy bleu cheese spread and crisp romaine between two pieces of sourdough bread — doesn’t get any better. Wild Sage Grille, serving lunch 11-2pm and dinner 5-9pm in the Cherapa Building-off 8th street. 274-1667.

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Dankso’s Limited Edition Professional Tapestry Clog is stylish and always comfortable! Stop down to see our great selection of clogs and shoes from Dansko! Shown $120.00.

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Plymouth, Massachusetts: America’s Hometown

BY JESSICA GUNDERSON

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n 1620, a group of British Protestants on the Mayflower, a cargo ship that had been used in the wine trade, arrived in Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts after a 66-day journey of fleeing from religious prosecution. According to Plymouth records, they were the first wave of settlers who arrived on America’s shores. Often called “pilgrims” or “first comers”, these people established a stable village in Plymouth and became friendly with the Wampanoag tribe, who had lived there for many years before.

Two tribesman named Squanto and Samoset showed the first comers how to take care of their crops, hunt and fish, and

formed an alliance with them, vowing to protect one another from enemy tribes. When autumn arrived, the first comers and the Wampanoags planned a celebration and hunted for a feast. For three days to a week, they enjoyed what is similar to what we celebrate every year, with Thanksgiving meal dishes including turkey, corn, pumpkin, chestnuts and more.

Now referred to as “America’s Hometown”, Plymouth, on the south shore of Massachusetts Bay, forty miles south of Boston, is a place where the 17th century coexists with the 21st century.

With many historic attractions to visit, most are both fun and

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There are several different ways to sightsee around Plymouth.

The Splashdown Tours’ army amphibious vehicle allows people to tour the land, then drives right into the water for a tour of

the harbor and a close-up of attractions such as the Mayflower II and Plymouth Rock. The Plymouth Rock Trolley makes stops at approximately 40 historical sites, with a single fare allowing people to get on and off throughout the day to visit the various

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attractions, or just stay on for the hour and a half long narrated tour.

One of the most popular attractions in Plymouth is Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation of the first settlement in the New world that gives visitors a glimpse of the life of New England’s earliest settlers. Open daily from late March through late November each year, everything in the Plimoth Plantation has been created using traditional techniques. Walking through Plimoth Plantation, you encounter people who portray the actual residents in the early 1620s going about their daily routine. Each day corresponds to a day in the year 1627, with each actor performing activities appropriate to the season and utilizing the tools and methods of that time. They speak in 17thcentury dialects and will only respond to a question in context of what they would already know. The Hobbamock Homesite, a native settlement, is a short walk beyond Plimoth Plantation. A visitor center with theaters, specialty shops and a food program featuring 17th-century cuisine is also a feature. The various houses belonged to some well-known people, such as John Alden, who was the barrel-maker on the Mayflower, and William Bradford, the governor of the colony.

The Plimoth Plantation foundation also owns the Mayflower II, another popular attraction in Plymouth. Anchored at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, the ship is a well-researched replica of the original Mayflower. It is built from the same English Devon

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oak that the first one was made of, and it flies the Union Jack flag of 1620. Costumed guides tell the stories of the voyage and give many interesting details which makes the experience more enjoyable for the kids. History comes to life once again on board, with the cramped quarters of the ship’s passengers, a lower level that held the tools, food, clothing, furniture, and other things used to start a colony were stored, and the Master’s cabin. Also located at the park is Plymouth Rock, considered by many as one of the symbols of American Freedom.

Claiming to be the oldest museum in continuous operation in

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the United States, Pilgrim Hall owns a collection of more than 600 artifacts from the 17th-century Plymouth colony. Several displays tell the stories of the Pilgrims and the Wamponoags.

Enormous paintings, ancient weapons, a Bible owned by William Bradford, and more are included in the exhibits.

The annual Cranberry Harvest is also very colorful and unusual.

Floating fields of red and white cranberries make Massachusetts one of the country’s top cranberry-producing states. Owned and operated by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Cranberry World is a museum offering nearly a century of cranberry history, plus free tastings and a cranberry bog. Visitors learn how to differentiate good cranberries from bad ones and other facts about this native American fruit. Tracing the cranberry from colonial times to the present, there are models of harvesting tools, farms, and some demonstrations on how to cook cranberries. Ocean Spray provides samples of juice and baked goods. Located on the waterfront, about a ten minute walk north from Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II, this unique exhibit is free experience that is sure to be lots of fun.

And for the sea lover, Captain John Boats Whale Watching allows visitors to take a 50 to 75 minute cruise out to the whales and the seabirds. The onboard naturalist will educate people on what to look for when whale watching and answer any questions.

A place to discover the new and learn about the old, Plymouth is a destination for all seasons.

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Understanding Your Temperament

BY SANFORD HEALTH and Mutch Women’s Center for Health Enrichment

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ave you ever asked yourself why you did something?

Why your child reacted that way? How you can better interact with your friend or co-worker? The answer may lay in temperament.

What is temperament?

Temperament consists of nine genetic traits blended together to influence how you feel and react to people, places and situations. It can play a major role in your relationships with family and friends — it even impacts the relationship you have with yourself. Understanding your own temperament and the temperaments of those around you can give you useful tools for job performance, relationship building and self-motivation.

Temperament is present at birth. It can provide an explanation

of behavior. The key is to understand it and find ways to work with it.

What are temperament traits?

There are nine temperament traits. Everyone’s unique temperament is a mix of all these factors in varying degrees of intensity. It is important to remember, there are no “good” or “bad” temperaments, they are all unique traits that, once understood, can help you to lead a more fulfilling life.

Activity Level: How active are you? Do you prefer to move a lot, or are you content to sit quietly?

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Approach/Withdrawal: What is your first approach to something new? Do you tend to initially pull away from or move toward new experiences?

Understanding temperament can add some useful tools to your relationship and motivational toolbox.

Adaptability: How much time do you take to adjust to changes? When interrupted, how do you handle the change?

Intensity: What is the energy level of your responses?

Do you display feelings loudly or show them in a quiet way?

Mood: Do you tend to be smiling and cheerful or unsmiling and thoughtful?

Persistence: Do you tend to continue an activity until it is finished? Do you become frustrated after your first attempt at a new task? Do continue trying until you’ve mastered/completed the new task?

Distractibility: How easily are you drawn away from an activity?

Sensitivity: How much stimulation is needed to evoke your response? Are you bothered by changes in your environment?

How can understanding temperament help you as a parent?

Understanding your child’s temperament can help you interpret your child’s behavior. You can use your child’s temperament to guide him or her in ways that respect their individuality. This allows you to work with your child rather

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than trying to change him or her. For example, a child who is low-approach may be uncomfortable trying out a new activity. By understanding that, you can slowly introduce your child to the new activity, helping him or her understand how the new environment, new sounds and new people. This will allow your child to feel comfortable before participating.

How can understanding temperament help you reach your goals?

You can use your own temperament and internal self-talk to help you realize your own goals. For example, if you want to improve your physical fitness: • If you know you have a low activity level traits, you understand that you will need extra motivation to consistently implement exercise into you day. To help you reach your goal, you can intentionally use more positive self-talk and reinforcement to go out and exercise that day.

• If you know you like schedules, you can use that part of your natural temperament to reach your goal by joining a specific exercise class or formally adding exercise onto you calendar.

• In contrast, if you know you’re high-adapt, you recognize you’ll need some flexibility in your schedule. To reach your fitness goal you may need to make note of three exercise classes during the day, allowing yourself to pick the one that fits best as you go through the day.

Understanding temperament can add some useful tools to your relationship and motivational toolbox. To learn more or take a temperament profile test, call Mutch Women’s Center for Health Enrichment at (605) 328-7155.

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BY DONNA FARRIS for Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

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o pregnant woman wants to hear she has a “complication.”

Yet, of the more than 4 million women who give birth each year, some 875,000 experience some form of complication, according to the American Pregnancy Association.

Most complications can be treated and managed for a good outcome, said Dr. Naomi Wahl, perinatologist with Avera Maternal Fetal Medicine. “Our goal is a healthy mom, and a healthy baby,” said Dr. Wahl, a specialist in high-risk pregnancies. One common complication is gestational diabetes, which affects three to eight out of every 100 pregnant women.

Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that happens only during pregnancy. “Hormones associated with pregnancy make

women more insulin resistant, so the same amount of insulin won’t process the same amount of carbohydrate, causing blood sugar to become elevated,” Dr. Wahl said.

This particular complication is more common among African American, Hispanic and American Indian women, as well as in women who are obese or who have a family history of diabetes.

“Generally, as a population, we’re getting larger, and this is increasing the incidence of gestational diabetes,” Dr. Wahl said.

Typically, pregnant women are screened for high blood sugar in their 24th to 28th week of pregnancy. If a woman is at high risk, her doctor might choose to screen her earlier. Or, glucose might show up in routine urine tests.

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Mothers with diabetes might have too much amniotic fluid, also increasing risk of preterm delivery. Babies of mothers with uncontrolled blood sugar often make excessive insulin to cope with the condition, and when they’re born, their blood sugar dips dangerously low. Chance of fetal death or stillbirth is higher. And, the child may experience problems with growth, motor function or hyperactivity.

When diabetes is uncontrolled, babies tend to be big because they receive excess sugar through the umbilical cord. This puts the mother and baby at risk during delivery. Also, studies suggest that if babies are born overweight, they are more likely to be obese as children, adolescents and adults.

When gestational diabetes is detected, doctors prescribe special dietary instructions that include carb counting and regular exercise. If diet and exercise aren’t enough to control it, the condition can be treated with oral medications or insulin.

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Blood sugar tests several times a day are necessary to make sure blood sugar stays under control.

For most women, gestational diabetes disappears after the pregnancy. A small percentage (5-10 percent) go on to have diabetes, usually Type 2. In addition, 40 to 60 percent with gestational diabetes will go on to develop diabetes later in life.

While it’s impossible to prevent gestational diabetes, it’s important for all women to take good care of themselves from the earliest days of a pregnancy, and even before. While you’re “eating for two,” you need only about 300 additional calories per day during pregnancy. Dr. Wahl suggests making good choices to boost your body’s needs. “You could have a handful of cookies or potato chips, but a better choice would be a halfsize peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread. When you’re pregnant, it’s important to make choices that are the best for your baby and yourself.”

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Different colored equipment is used, and will help your child learn how to move and play. This class is intended for children ages 2-4 with an adult. We request that only two children per one adult attend our toddler classes. We also ask that an adult stay with their toddler during the entire program. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5. Online registration is available at www.siouxfallsparks.org or you can call the respective community center. Payment is required at the time of registration.

Lil’ Dragons Tue, November 3 • 6pm • Instructional Planning Center Introduce your 3-5 year old to Martial Arts with this 30-minute parent/child interaction class. Learn techniques and skills for safety and fitness along with your preschooler. Begins: 11/3 6-6:30 PM Sessions: 4T/4Th. Cost is $29. Call (605) 367-7999 for more times or to register or register online at commed.sf.k12. sd.us.

Kid Explorers Club Tue, November 3 • 10am • Sanford Children’s Play Area • Empire Mall Join the fun with The Empire Mall’s Kid Explorers Club. We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the First Tuesday of every month to have adventures. Each event features Mr. Twister, who will entertain with magic tricks, crafts and balloon twisting fun. This event is FREE each month to preschool age children and their parents. Sign up at Guest Services to receive your free Savings Passport (exclusive deals for club members) and your Kid Explorers Club backpack. INFO (605) 361-3301.

ZooClass - Do the Locomotion Tue, November 10 • 10:15 am • Great Plains Zoo • 16th & Kiwanis Do you hop, slither, swing or fly? All animals move differently. Come find out why!

Cost is $10 for non-members; 15% discount for Zoo members. INFO (605) 3677003.

H is for Hedgehog Tue, November 10 • 11:15 am • Great Plains Zoo • 16th & Kiwanis Is that a pin cushion? No! It’s a hedgehog! Learn how hedgehogs protect themselves and what they like to eat! Cost is $10 for non-members; 15% discount for Zoo members. INFO (605) 367-7003.

Parent/Child Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Thu, November 12 • 6:30 pm • Instructional Planning Center Come spend the evening decorating cookies with your child! Learn decorating tips and techniques to make your own cookies. Bring a container to take home your cookies. ($25 material fee payable to instructor per parent/child, includes cookies, recipes for frosting and cookies.) Total cost $35. Begins: 11/12 6:30-8:30 PM Sessions: 1Th. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed. sf.k12.sd.us.

Color Me Mine Workshops Friday, November 13: Tinkerbell Fairy Party Saturday, November 21: Twilight Teen Party Friday, November 27: Holiday Workshop 3709 W 41st Street. Visit www.colormemine.com or call (605) 362-6055 for details.

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We give thanks for many things on Thanksgiving Day. Join us as we learn what the animals are thankful for! Cost is $12 for non-members; 15% discount for Zoo members. INFO (605) 367-7003.

Santa and his sleigh on weekends, see alpacas Thanksgiving weekend and Dec. 5&6, Dec. 12 & 13. Visit the heated holiday store for fresh wreaths, garlands, swags and more. INFO (605) 987-5171.

ZooClass - Gobble, Gobble: Thanks for Turkeys November 14, 21, 24 • 10:15 am • Great Plains Zoo • 16th & Kiwanis It’s almost Turkey Day! Come find out what makes turkeys so special. Hip-HipHooray! Cost is $10 for non-members; 15% discount for Zoo members. INFO (605) 367-7003.

2009 Winter Wonderland Kick Off Sat, November 21 • 6pm • Falls Park • 900 N Phillips Avenue Please join us for the flipping of the switch! Adults and Children can enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday music and ice-sculptures, cookies, hot chocolate, visit Santa & Mrs. Claus and see Santa’s reindeer. This event is Free for the entire family! Park downtown and ride the Trolley to Falls Park. (Parking at Falls Park is very limited). Winter Wonderland at Falls Park is a dazzling display of lights and holiday festivities for all ages. INFO (605) 336-1620.

Turkeys and Toddlers Tue, November 17 • 1:30pm & 6:30pm Morningside Community Center • 2400 S. Bahnson Avenue Come and enjoy this fun pre-Thanksgiving toddler party. We will play fun games, do a craft, and enjoy a story and a snack as we prepare to celebrate the upcoming holiday. This class is intended for children ages 2-4 with an adult. We request that only two children per one adult attend our toddler classes. We also ask that an adult stay with their toddler during the entire program. Pre-registration is required. Online registration is available at www.siouxfallsparks.org or you can call the respective community center. Payment is required at the time of registration. Cost is $5. INFO (605) 367-8222.

Santa’s Arrival Party Wed, November 18 • 10am • Empire Mall • Sanford Children’s Play Area Help us welcome the season’s biggest celebrity, as Santa arrives at his home in The Empire Mall. Phil Baker will be on hand to perform a concert for kids of all ages. Free admission. INFO (605) 361-3301.

Parent/Child Snowman Thu, November 19 • 6pm • Instructional Planning Center Brrrr! It’s time for building snowmen! Too cold to go outside, or no snow on the ground? No problem! Together, you and your little one will have fun crafting this ‘no-melt’ snowman out of Styrofoam! ($6.50 material fee payable to instructor.)

Total cost $25. Begins: 11/19 6-8PM Sessions: 1Th. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed.sf.k12.sd.us.

Riverview Christmas Tree Farm Opens Nov. 21 - Dec. 19 • 48392 27th Street • Canton Start a family tradition. Tractor wagon rides to cut your own Christmas tree, visit

ZooClass - T is for Turkey Tue, November 24 • 11:15 am • Great Plains Zoo • 16th & Kiwanis It’s Turkey Day! Did you know that a male turkey is called a “tom”? Did you know that turkeys are actually fast fliers? Join us as we learn all about turkeys! Cost is $10 for non-members; 15% discount for Zoo members. INFO (605) 367-7003.

Avera Parade of Lights Fri, November 27 • 7:30 pm • Phillips Avenue in Historic Downtown Beginning at 7:30 p.m., dazzling lighted holiday floats and music will flood historic Phillips Avenue from 14th Street to Fifth Street. The Annual Avera Parade of Lights is the official start to the downtown holiday season. INFO 338-4009.

Photos with Santa Sat, November 28 • 10am • J&L Harley-Davidson Stop on out for photos with Santa on his Harley! Cost is $8 and you receive a photo CD with several poses on it so that you can reprint as many photos as you want! INFO (605) 334-2721.

Parent/Child Holiday Cupcakes Mon, November 30 • 6:30 pm • Instructional Planning Center Create your very own “special” cupcakes at this class. Learn decorating tips and techniques to make your own holiday cupcakes! Guests will love these sweet treats! Bring a container to take home your cupcakes. ($20 material fee payable to instructor per parent/child includes 12 cupcakes and frosting recipe.) Total cost is $35. Begins: 11/30 6:30-8:30 PM Sessions: 1M. Call (605) 367-7999 to register or register online at commed.sf.k12.sd.us.

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Children will love turning their own handprints into edible turkeys. Put on a clean pair of gloves in order to keep food coloring off of hands. Divide the cookie dough into four equal pieces, leaving one piece white and coloring the other three pieces red, yellow and green with the food coloring and small paint brushes. The dough will lighten during the baking process, so be sure to color each piece slightly darker than you want it to be. Press each piece of the dough together, forming a large ball. Place dough into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/2 inch thickness. Press your hand into the dough to make a clear imprint. Using a butter knife,

cut around the outer edge of your handprint. Repeat this with the remaining dough. Lift the cookies with a spatula and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Separate the fingers until they resemble feathers, leaving the thumb standing upright for the head. Bake until lightly browned according to the cookie dough instructions. Press one piece of candy corn into each of the four fingers, leaving the thumb plain. After cooling slightly, press a chocolate chip into the thumb for the eye. Use a small piece of licorice and place on the thumb for the turkey gobbler neck. Let the kids use their creativity for the rest.

Candied Turkey What You Need: microwave candy corn caramel candy squares small chocolate candies striped chocolate cookies cup cake liners (Thanksgiving themed) microwavable plate

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Unwrap a chocolate candy to use as the base of the turkey.

Place on a microwavable plate. Unwrap a piece of caramel and stick on top of the chocolate for the turkey’s body. Push a piece of candy corn down on top of the caramel pointed end out, making the turkey’s beak. Use another piece of caramel and push down on top of the first caramel for the turkey’s head.

Use the white ends of two candy corns and push into the top caramel for the eyes. Take a striped chocolate cookie and apply to the back of the caramel body to form feathers. Put the turkey in the microwave for a few seconds until the candy and cookie fuse together. Place in the freezer for a few minutes to set the turkey. Serve in a cup cake liner.

Pilgrim Hat Cookie What You Need: vanilla frosting yellow food coloring miniature peanut butter cups fudge striped cookies mini orange Chiclets gum

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Karo syrup chocolate chips small and medium paint brush Wrap some red fruit roll-up around the middle of the ice Photo courtesy of www.familycorner.com cream cone, right under the ridge of the cone. Wrap one end of the roll-up over the other, pressing the ends to make them stick together. Cut a piece of the yellow fruit roll-up the same width as the red, then cut into a small square. Place the yellow square on top of the red band, forming the hat buckle. Use the small paint brush to paint some Karo syrup onto the yellow square and sprinkle with yellow sugar sprinkles. Before decorating, make the hat chocolate covered by melting the chocolate chips and painting with a medium-sized paint brush over the entire cone. Set the cones in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to harden the chocolate.

Serve the hats either way, with the option of flipping them over to turn them into treat cups. Fill with your favorite snacks like caramel corn, trail mix, popcorn, or pudding.

Combine 1 cup frosting and 7 drops yellow food coloring.

Dip the top of a peanut butter cup in the yellow frosting and place over the center hole of a fudge striped cookie. Add a piece of gum as the “buckle” of the hat. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

Homemade Butter

No Bake Turkey Cookies

Fill baby food jars half full of whipping cream and screw the lids on tightly. Let the kids take turns shaking each jar. After about 5 minutes, the cream will be whipped. After another minute or so, lumps of yellow butter will form. Rinse off the liquid whey and add a little salt. Spread on crackers to taste your creation.

What You Need: fudge striped cookies chocolate bonbons semi-sweet chocolates candy corn toothpicks wax paper

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Melt some of the chocolate in the microwave on a low setting to use as a glue. Cut 1/4 of the cookie off to make the tail. Cover the flat part of the bonbon with melted chocolate to glue to the center of the cookie, covering the hole. Cover one side of a candy corn with melted chocolate and press on the bonbon to make the face. Use a toothpick and melted chocolate to make two eyes. Take two unmelted pieces of chocolate to make the feet. Place each finished turkey on wax paper and refrigerate until firm.

Edible Pilgrim Hats What You Need: colored ice cream cones red and yellow fruit roll-ups yellow sugar sprinkles

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FOR KIDS

What You Need: pumpkin seeds cooking spray, olive oil, or butter seasoning of choice Save the pumpkin seeds from your Halloween carvings or pumpkin pies. The shells are edible and are a great source of fiber. Pumpkin seeds are also known as pepitas. Rinse pumpkin seeds, using your fingers to remove all the pulp. Drain. Spread out on a cookie sheet to dry overnight. Preheat oven to 250˚ F. Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil. Toss the pumpkin seeds in olive oil, butter, or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with your seasoning of choice and toss to coat the seeds. Bake for about one hour, tossing every 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool pumpkin seeds before eating. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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

My Very Own Name Beautifully illustrated personalized storybook that helps children learn to recognize letters and spell their names. In this 8 1/2” x 11” hardcover, professionally bound book, animals bring letters one by one to create the child’s first and last names in rhyme. A jackal brings a J, an ostrich brings an O, and so on. At the end, the animals celebrate because they’ve created the perfect name.

Available for $29.95 at www.iseeme.com

The Three Robbers

by Tomi Ungerer A timeless tale of mystery and suspense — of the triumph of good over evil, by one of the world’s most famous storytellers.

Three ferocious robbers are set straight by the guileless logic of an innocent little girl called Tiffany. The internationally best-selling storybook that has delighted readers around the world for generations, reissued in English to inspire a new generation of 4–8 year olds.

4 - 8 years Phaidon Press

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The World According To [Your Child] A personalized book that makes it easy to capture this precious stage in your child’s life.

This stunning, 20-page professionally typeset hardcover book features the child’s own drawings and classic comments about his or her world. For boys and girls ages 4-12. Size of book is 11” x 8 1/2”. Take a virtual tour of a sample book. $29.95 at www.iseeme.com

Kisses on the Wind

by Lisa Moser The wagon is packed, and Mama and Papa are ready to begin the long journey to Oregon, but Lydia isn’t ready to say good-bye to Grandma.

Who will braid Lydia’s hair each morning and tell her stories? Who will build boats with her made of twigs and leaves? How can you possibly say good-bye to someone you love so very much? Set in the time of the great westward expansion, this poignant story speaks to every reader who has ever been parted from someone he or she holds dear.

It tells of a love that is big enough to span impossible distances — yet small enough to be carried inside our hearts.

Ages 3 - 6 Candlewick Press

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Charles Darwin and the Beagle Adventure “The voyage of the BEAGLE has been by far the most important event in my life.” — Charles Darwin Discover the plants, animals, and people Darwin encountered on his groundbreaking voyage aboard the BEAGLE. Packed with novelties, including extracts from Darwin’s diary and later works, CHARLES DARWIN AND THE BEAGLE ADVENTURE takes readers on an eyeopening exploration of our globe and uncovers the path that led to the cornerstone of natural history: the theory of evolution.

Ages 8 - 12 Candlewick Press

One Dragon’s Dream

by Peter Pavey Enter the strange and surreal dream world of a dragon — and pour over intricately detailed illustrations to discover a wealth of visual surprises. Each spread features a number from one to ten, and each illustration embodies bountiful examples of that number, if only you can spot them all! An instant classic in Australia when it was first published in 1978, this one-of-a-kind counting book continues to enchant.

3 - 7 years Candlewick Press

Leon and the Place Between

by Angela McAllister Do you dare to step into the Place Between?

Leon and his brothers and sister go to a magic show, but this is no ordinary show and Abdul Kazam is no ordinary magician. Take a journey right through the die-cut pages of this book into the Place Between, where magic becomes truly real. Angela McAllister has conjured a spellbinding story that unfolds in the mysterious world of Grahame Baker-Smith’s stunning illustrations.

Ages 5 - 8 Candlewick Press

The Secret World of Walter Anderson

by Hester Bass Residents along the Mississippi Gulf Coast thought Walter Anderson was odd, rowing across twelve miles of open water in a leaky skiff to reach Horn, an uninhabited island without running water or electricity. But this solitary artist didn’t much care what they thought as he spent weeks at a time on his personal paradise, sleeping under his boat, sometimes eating whatever washed ashore, sketching and painting the natural surroundings and the animals that became his friends. Here Walter created some of his most brilliant watercolors, work he kept hidden during his lifetime. In a beautifully crafted picture book biography, writer Hester Bass and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis pay homage to an uncompromising American artist.

Ages 6 - 10 Candlewick Press

How Do You Wokka Wokka?

by Elizabeth Bluemle Some days you wake up and you just gotta wokka. Wokka what? Wokka-wokka! It’s about movement. It’s about dance. It’s about shimmy-shakin’, be-boppin’, and more! It’s about gathering friends and joining the party.

The creative team behind MY FATHER THE DOG returns with a call-and-response for preschoolers, an exuberant invitation to be part of the fun -- and show your stuff! Say “HEY!” to your neighbors and get your dance on! Jazzy rhythms, silly rhymes, and welcoming images are guaranteed to entice little readers.

Ages 3 - 5 Candlewick Press

The Nicholas Series The winning team of Goscinny and Sempé collaborate to give us the adventures of the small French mischievous schoolboy who is always in trouble. Nicholas and his friends are caught up in a succession of hilarious escapades that always result in confusion at least for their teachers and parents. These books have remained bestsellers in France for more than 40 years and are classics in children’s fiction, now available in English to be read, re-read and loved forever.

Ages 7 and up Phaidon Press

Maisy’s Food

by Lucy Cousins Young children are invited to meet Maisy’s favorite animals, check out her wardrobe, see what’s on her menu, and peek at what she has in her toy box — all through vibrant, toddlerfriendly illustrations by Lucy Cousins identified in both Spanish and English.

La primera amiga de todos los niños! For the first time, four classic Maisy toddler titles are available in dual Spanish-English editions.

Ages 3 and up Candlewick Press

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

by Judith Kerr Over 2 MILLION copies sold worldwide ONCE THERE WAS A LITTLE GIRL CALLED SOPHIE, AND SHE WAS HAVING TEA WITH HER MUMMY IN THE KITCHEN. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A RING AT THE DOOR. When the doorbell rings unexpectedly one afternoon, Sophie and her mummy can’t imagine who might be there. Much to their surprise, a tiger with a very large appetite has come to tea! What will they tell Daddy when he returns home and finds all the cupboards bare? First published in 1968, this classic and whimsical picture book from beloved children’s author and illustrator Judith Kerr is a delightful (and delicious!) story about the best way to entertain an unexpected houseguest, even when that guest just so happens to be a tiger.

Ages 3 - 6 Candlewick Press

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BY JENNIFER NOBLE

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eoff Gunderson plays rock music on stage; he’s an expert, he’s a jammer — he’s an instrumentalist’s hero. This devotion is furthered with over twenty young students receiving upbeat, personal instruction from Gunderson. For example, an inspiring football player and musician Christopher Larson, age eleven, has three other kids surrounding him, and weekly the five work out notes and rhythms together, making thirty minutes fly by. His mom Mary Larson watches in approval saying, “Chris

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is really picking it up. I’ve been surprised how fast he’s learned.”

Gunderson benefits from completing formal training and licensing through the Childbloom Training in Austin, Texas, with Kevin Taylor, Founder of the Childbloom Guitar Program. This gave him a greater awareness of the psychological benefits in learning to play guitar, including developing the brain, where connections with other skills like sports and school subjects like reading and math are enhanced. Mr. Taylor noted Gunderson’s

knowledge base and demeanor “makes him a perfect teacher for young children,” and with these qualities, it’s fun to watch comfort levels soar as guitar lessons begin.

How are guitar skills developed?

We start with finger picking, guitar positioning with both hands and even posture. Within the first meeting I’m able to begin some easy tunes. It’s nice to hear, and it gives kids motivation. Then we move into music reading. But you learn to talk before you learn to read; likewise, learning to play before we get into reading music. However, kids are like sponges and absorb everything very quickly, as well as have the benefit of feeding off each other in a group session.

Does playing guitar compare to “traditional” instruments?

Playing guitar has similar advantages to other instruments.

Take piano for example — both give opportunity to hear harmony in music, which is foundational for learning the theory behind it, as well as the chance to play loud or soft, working on dynamics this way. From lesson to lesson, I find one thing as an assignment to work on, and playing Guitar Hero doesn’t count. Lessons run $60.00 per month regardless

of the number of weeks in a month. There’s an enrollment fee that includes a CD with over 50 tracks for practice. We’ll play in some live venues about three times a year, where their parents and family can come to watch. I’ve called it an “open mic,” and kids feel like they have an opportunity to perform.

What is your musical history?

I began playing guitar at 10 years old and professionally at age 14, touring with Wakefield, an ‘80s rock band during and after high school. I studied classical guitar in high school and eventually with Christopher Johnson at USD. Over the summer, playing with Jukebox Zeroes, we opened for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and I’ve soloed as a classical guitarist in Sioux Falls. The opportunities to play in corporate parties and in local venues are attractive to Gunderson and give him an opportunity to play favorite pieces like “Scatterbrain,” as featured on his myspace page www.myspace.com/geoffgunderson. Teaching focuses on classical and pop guitar at Augustana College as well as students gaining preparatory skills to play virtually any style from rock, to folk to country for youth ages 5-12.

Gunderson feels an early age is a great beginning, as children are less self-aware while learning. Contact Geoff Gunderson at (605) 261-9255 for more information.

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he new crisis in our house is the lack of matching socks. In most homes, it is because of the evil clothes dryer eating socks and underwear. In our house, it is due to the sock stealing, underwear munching Golden Retriever puppy.

Dogs in general seem to acquire the tastes for the finer things in life, like Fruit of the Loom and Victoria’s Secret. It may be texture driven especially during teething, but later in life it can be due to many things. Stress, anxiety and boredom can initiate an attack on the house and garbage can. This may be hard to believe, but they probably enjoy our sweat more than Ralph Lauren’s newest perfume.

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Our canine friends will often eat items that get them in trouble. I have seen everything from a bikini bathing suit to a tuna can pass through the digestive system of a dog. If you have one of those “goats” that attempt to place everything they can into their mouths, keep a close eye on them. Too often they can become stuck and you have a big problem.

The most common sign of an obstruction in your pet is vomiting. Most often they pick your new rug or your bed to let you know they are in trouble. I always worry if they cannot keep water down. A one-time vomit does not make me worry but if they have something stuck they will usually vomit multiple times.

If you suspect that something is missing and your pet is vomiting, you should make a trip to your veterinarian. Not all

things will show on an x-ray, but it is always the first step. There are times that we need to give your pet barium and take a series of x-rays to see if it will pass. I will also use an endoscope to look in your pet’s stomach directly. There are times that we can retrieve items if they are not too large.

The longer something is in your pet, the more risk you have of complications. I worry about perforations of the intestines and peritonitis. You can also have intestines that can lose their blood supply and become dead or necrotic. Most items that are in the stomach or intestines need to be removed surgically.

Piper the Golden has quickly become part of our family. She has eaten the homework, chewed on the sofa and now...where is my sock? This morning she came into the house and vomited water on the rug. I think I may have found where my sock went!

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Midair Collison

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BY BRUCE BLAKE AND RICHARD NEISH

Marker Location:

North Industrial Avenue, Sioux Falls

MIDAIR COLLISION Two airplanes from the Sioux Falls Army Air Forces Radio Training School collided above this site on December 8, 1944. Ten airmen died. The planes were twin-engined AT18 medium bombers reconfigured as “flying classrooms.”

Interiors had been stripped and replaced with tables and radio equipment to give students actual flight training before graduation.

A combination of overcast skies and airplanes painted silver gray was believed to have led to the tragedy. Known as “hot ships,” the AT-18s cruised at 190 mph. Witnesses saw a plane rocket out of a cloud bank at high speed and clip the tail assembly of a second plane.

One plane crashed in a student housing area. All seven airmen aboard the doomed craft, and three students in a barracks, died in the resulting inferno. In the other plane, pilot Willard Woody of North Carolina skillfully avoided further tragedy by flying north. Maintaining altitude while the six airmen on board bailed out, Woody also parachuted to safety before his disabled plane crashed east of Renner.

Lockhead AT-18 Medium Bomber The Lockheed AT-18 was a twin-engined, twin-tailed version of the Lockheed Hudson bomber. Produced in various configurations, it’s length was 44-feet, 4-inches, a wingspan of 65-feet, 6-inches, and height about 12 feet. Two AT-18 bombers had been remodeled to become flying classrooms to provide flight experience for student radio operator airmen. When the midair collision occurred on December 8, 1944, both of the planes were carrying four students on board. Although one plane crashed into a student barracks after the midair collision, the pilot of the second plane took quick action and gained enough altitude so that his crew and students were able to parachute to safety.

DEDICATED IN 2001 BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Crash site and the Destroyed Barracks In the foreground are the remains of ill-fated barracks #631 which crumbled and was demolished when the At-18 bomber crashed onto it. Within minutes, fuel leaking from the plane’s gas tanks caught fire, exploded, and incinerated the barracks ruins and contents. In the background is another student barracks, with its plywood walls and tar paper exterior insulation. Two coal burning stoves provided heat for 36 occupants. Image owner: Richard Gallagher.

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