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When it Comes to Varicose Veins, Problems Run Deeper Than You Think.

Most people think varicose veins are a cosmetic problem. The blue or purple veins on your legs aren’t attractive, but they’re not serious. Or are they? I’m Lornell Hansen, MD, owner and medical director of Physicians Vein Clinics. When it comes to varicose veins, veins you see are often the LAST sign of a deeper issue such as blood clots, heart problems and worse. Early treatment is important and is often covered by insurance. Here are a few common questions:

Question 1: How can varicose veins be a sign of bigger problems?

Varicose veins are caused when the valves inside your veins fail. When one valve fails, it puts pressure on the next valve. The results are like a domino effect, causing more valves to fail and more varicose veins to appear. This is why early treatment is important.

Question 2: How can you tell if there are deeper concerns?

At Physicians Vein Clinics, our free screening includes an ultrasound to help detect venous disorders below the surface. The ultrasound allows us to see the severity of venous problems.

Question 3: Are there other symptoms I should know about?

Many veins lie deep inside the leg so problems can’t be seen—but they can be felt. Here are some common symptoms:

Lornell E. Hansen II, M.D. is one of the area’s leading experts in laser technology and vein disorders. Dr. Hansen is the owner and director of Physicians Vein Clinics in Sioux Falls, SD. He is a member of the American College of Phlebology and is board certified in the treatment of venous disorders.

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hen you hear “soup,” what other words come to mind?

Perhaps warmth, comfort, home cooking and feel-good?

Well, if that sounds good to you, then head on over to Zoup! at 41st Street and Kiwanis Avenue.

The first South Dakota location for this “fast casual” restaurant chain opened in January and features 12 rotating varieties of soup along with salads and sandwiches.

“We are excited that we have been able to bring Zoup! to South

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Dakota and to Sioux Falls,” says Anna Santos. “Zoup! offers a wide variety of healthy choices, including soups, salads and sandwiches.

It provides a great dining alternative for our community.”

To ensure they can meet their “something for everyone” commitment, the Zoup! menu includes items noted as low-fat, dairy-free, vegetarian and gluten free.

Soup varieties include Veggie Waves of Grain, Old Fashion Chicken Noodle, Frontier 7 Bean, Tomato Bisque, Spicy Black

Hours: Monday through Saturday - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Bean Chili and some notable customer favorites like Chicken Pot Pie and Lobster Bisque.

“The founders of Zoup! talked to a lot of people about this concept,” says Santos, “and it became clear that there’s something special about soup and the way it elicits thoughts of family, well-being and comfort. People love to eat fresh soups, but we don’t always take time to cook homemade soups for ourselves. So, now people can come to Zoup! and get that same

homemade goodness.”

The menu also includes fresh, made-to-order salads and grilled sandwiches. Sandwiches range from a Chicken Greek or Turkey Club to the Tuna Salad with Lemon & Capers or Veggie-terranean.

There’s also the opportunity to create a classic lunch favorite with the 4 Cheese Melt. Salad lovers can choose from the more traditional Cobb or Chicken Caesar salads or unique mixes like the Loco Burrito or Asian salads.

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You can also create tasty combo meals with two of your favorite items from the soups, salads or sandwiches. For younger diners, they’ll find favorites like a grilled cheese or PBJ. And, don’t forget to check out the variety of sides and baked goods, like the chocolate

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chunk cookie, jalepeno tortilla chips or sweet potato tortilla chips.

For time-strapped customers looking for a quick, nutritious meal, Zoup! offers convenient online ordering, which includes a location finder, a complete menu with that day’s soups, and

an online catering ordering and rewards program tracking. The catering rewards program offers customers the opportunity to earn a point for every dollar they spend on catering. Once customers reach 500 points, they receive a $20 gift certificate.

Be sure to visit zoup.com to check out the full menu (complete with nutrition information for each item). You can also sign up to receive email updates from the Sioux Falls location, so you’ll always know what soup is on for the day.

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Bull Riding Classic Friday, March 7 • 7:30pm W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Two fun nights of bull riding!

Advance ticket sales at Haegles Western Wear. INFO (605) 3677178.

Kids Craft Corner Mondays through Wednesdays • 9am - 4pm Museum of Visual Materials • 500 North Main Avenue Come use MoVM’s craft corner to make a special creation! Bring your kids in and use our supplies to create whatever they would like. INFO (605) 271-9500.

Benson’s Flea Market March 1 & 2 Expo Building - Sioux Empire Fair Ground Benson’s Flea Market features everything you can imagine, big and little, old and new, heavy and light! Benson’s Flea Market is a nostalgic experience sure to bring back memories from childhood, stimulate excitement and provide hours of shopping entertainment. INFO (605) 332-6000.

Kidgits Book Blast Saturday, March 1 • 10am - noon • Center Court at The Empire Mall Enjoy book readings, crafts & games. Not a Kidgits member? No problem.

You may register at the event or by visiting Simon Guest Services to learn more. A one year membership is $5 per child. No additional fee for current

Make a Difference 2014 March 7 • 6:30pm - 12am El Riad Shrine An evening to warm your heart, mind and soul. Get out those flip flops, tank tops, grass skirts and coconut bras and help us party with a purpose! The evening benefits Camp New Hope, Spirit Camp and Horse Power. Live music, raffle room and silent auctions.

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Soul of John Black Friday, March 7 • 8pm The Orpheum Theater • 315 N. Phillips Ave. The Soul of John Black will be taking the stage next as part of the Sioux

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Falls Jazz and Blues 2013-2014 Concert Series. The Soul of John Black is the stage name for John Bigham, who will perform soulful, funky blues.

Bigham is a singer/songwriter who seamlessly blends sounds into something new and fresh. INFO sfjb.org or (605) 367-6000 USF Theatre Production, Doubt: A Parable Jeschke Fine Arts Center Dates and Times Showing: March 1 at 7:30 p.m. March 2 at 2 p.m. March 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at 2 p.m. For tickets and pricing information, contact the USF Theatre Box Office: 331-6787 *This play contains subject matter not suitable for children. INFO (605) 331-6787.

Sioux Falls Skyforce Basketball March 6 • 7pm Sanford Pentagon Enjoy world class basketball with a local touch. INFO and tickets (605) 332-0605.

Researching Your Historic House Friday, March 7 • 4pm Sioux Empire Home Show, Convention Center Room 2 Would you like to learn more about your historic house? If so, we can help you find the resources to learn more about the things you’ve always wondered: when it was built, who owned it in the past, and if any changes have been made. Call to register in advance. Free with Home Show

admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Sons of Norway Annual Torsk Dinner Friday, March 7 • 4:30 - 7:30pm • Nordic Hall Tickets: $15 Adults, $7 Youth (6-12). Call for tickets: Bill (605-338-5160) or Chantel ( 605-376-9697).

Sioux Falls Skyforce Basketball March 7 • 7pm • Sanford Pentagon Enjoy world class basketball with a local touch. INFO and tickets (605) 332-0605.

Movie Night at the Museum: Monsters University Friday, March 7 • 6:45 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street The Old Courthouse Museum and Downtown Sioux Falls are once again teaming up to bring you Movie Night at the Museum. Bring a blanket or pillow and settle in the historic courtroom. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Beer Wine & Moonshine Saturday, March 8 • 7pm El Riad Shrine • 510 S. Phillips Ave. A beer, wine & moonshine tasting event with hors d’oeuvres and silent

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auction items. Cost is $25 per person or $35 per couple. For tickets or info call 336-1117.

Bull Riding Classic Saturday, March 8 • 7:30pm W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Two fun nights of bull riding! Advance ticket sales at Haegles Western Wear. INFO (605) 367-7178.

Dodge to Donate Saturday, March 8 • 9am - 3pm Youth Enrichment Services • 824 E. 14th St. Sioux Falls Synergy Young Professionals Group is proud to announce the 2014 Dodge To Donate Dodgeball Tournament benefitting The Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Sioux Empire. This is a one-day co-ed tournament open to all participants that are 14 years of age or older by the date of the event. INFO (605) 351-8582.

Feast of the Great Chefs Sunday, March 9 • 4pm - 7pm Callaway Event Center Sample from 12 of Sioux Falls finest chefs and restaurants. Theme Basket Auction and Designer Cake Auction All proceeds benefit the National Kidney Foundation. Call 1-800596-7943 for tickets.

Sanford Lecture Series March 13 • 5:30 - 6:30pm Sanford Center (Dakota Room), 2301 E. 60th Street North Speaker: Megan Landsverk, PhD, Clinical Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Sanford Health. Lecture title: When your powerhouse goes bad: Mitochondrial Diseases and Disorders. INFO sanfordoutreach@sanfordhealth.org or 605-312-6590 The Ballroom Dance Club March 14 • 7pm - 10:30pm El Riad Shrine (14th and Phillips) Open to the community, $24 a couple, $12 a single, yearly memberships available at a cheaper rate. INFO 528-5653.

Girl Scout ZooZnooze Friday, March 14 • 7pm Great Plains Zoo Ever wonder what the Great Plains Zoo is like at night? Bring your Girl Scouts for a ZooZnooze overnight and find out! What does ZooZnooze include? Pizza dinner, tour the zoo after dark, fun activities, animal visitor, movie...all before bed. In the morning, you’ll have breakfast and take another tour, this time to watch the zoo wake up. INFO (605) 367-7003.

Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Game Friday, March 14 • 7pm Sioux Falls Arena Come and celebrate our 15th Anniversary season with the Sioux Falls Stampede. Last year was a great year, this one will be better!

Go HERD! INFO (605) 336-6060.

Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Game Saturday, March 15 • 7pm Sioux Falls Arena Come and celebrate our 15th Anniversary season with the Sioux Falls Stampede. Last year was a great year, this one will be better!

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after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 15 • 2pm The 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in downtown Sioux Falls. The parade forms at 5th Street and Main Avenue beginning at 12:30 p.m. Vehicles will be lined up on a first-come, first served basis, and will proceed through the downtown area, starting at 5th Street and Main Avenue. INFO 336-1620.

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Special Occasions Dance Lessons Sunday, March 16 • 1:30 - 3pm Morningside Community Center 2400 South Bahnson Ave. Getting ready for a special event? Want to learn to dance the jitterbug and fox trot? Brush off those dancing shoes and join an experienced instructor from Dance Ballroom & Studio and learn simple steps and turns to take to the dance floor in this fun, twosession class. Refreshments served. This class is $16.00 per couple and requires registration 5 business days in advance. INFO (605) 367-8222.

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The Sioux Falls Ceili Band, live Connely Irish Dancers, food and drinks, all ages. Admission is free. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums. com Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, March 18 • 1pm - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second floor hallway. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Kid’s Activity Day Spring Pinwheels Thursday, March 20 • 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums. com Men Are From Mars‚ Women are From Venus Friday, March 21 • 8pm Orpheum Theater The one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up starring Peter Story and based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade

by John Gray, returns to the Historic Orpheum Theater. Tickets available through TicketMaster. INFO 605-367-7288.

Sioux Falls Skyforce Basketball March 21 & 22 • 7pm Sanford Pentagon Enjoy world class basketball with a local touch. INFO and tickets (605) 332-0605.

Shoppers Showcase • Craft & Vendor Show March 22 • 10am - 3pm Sioux Falls VFW Free admission. INFO 605-254-7063.

Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, March 23 •1pm, 2pm, 3pm Old Courthouse Museum • 200 West Sixth Street Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and children over the age of 5. Not recommended for those not comfortable in the dark. Tickets only $2, program begins promptly on the hour with no late entry. Groups of 8 or more, please call ahead. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Game Sunday, March 23 • 6pm Sioux Falls Arena Come and celebrate our 15th Anniversary season with the Sioux Falls Stampede. Last year was a great year, this one will be better! Go HERD! INFO (605) 336-6060.

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Sample from the menus of: • The Avera Culinary Team • Callaway’s • Carnaval Brazilian Grill • Famous Dave’s BBQ • Golden Dragon Chinese • Granite City Food and Brewery • Sanford Health • Rocco’s Catering • TC Referee • The Only Bar and Grill

Honoring Globe UniversitySioux Falls and Steve Eggebraaten of Cadillac of Sioux Falls with 2014 Friend of the Foundation Awards.

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Martin Sexton Wednesday, March 26 • 7pm The District • 4521 West Empire Place INFO www.thedistrictsf.com/events or (605) 357-7377.

Admission is free, but donations will be received as a fundraiser to support music students attending summer music camps. Sponsored by Beresford Musical Arts Club. Refreshments will be served. INFO Susan Jensen rsjensen84@gmail.com

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

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is an Irish social dance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance at the Old Courthouse Museum! Free Admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Duplo Dynamo classes for kids ages 5-6 Thursday, March 27 • 6pm - 7pm Augustana College in the GSC Classes for young elementary students to take with a parent or guardian.

Want to be a Duplo Dynamo? Complete our classes using fun, simple machines -- and earn your Duplo Mastery Certificate! Classes for the 5-6 year old age group are designed for a student/parent pair to take together. $15 admission. INFO (605) 274-4909.

The Hegg Brothers in Concert Thursday, March 27 • 7:00 (Doors open at 6:30) Bridges of Beresford • 601 S. 7th

In Her Shoes - Empowerment Breakfast Friday, March 28 • 8am - 10am Ramkota Exhibition Hall 3200 W. Maple Street The “In Her Shoes - Empowerment Breakfast is to bring women of all ages and backgrounds together; to inspire, connect, educate and support the development and empowerment area women. Together we can help women step out of poverty and take back control of their life. INFO (605) 336-3660.

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Lawn & Garden Show March 28 - 30 W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds The 2014 Lawn and Garden Show features landscaping and garden displays, seminars, presentations, demonstrations and hands-on activities to get you ready for spring and summer. INFO (605) 3340619.

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Sioux Falls Poultry Crawl March 31 • 6pm The evening will start with an appetizer at Wild Sage Grille, then on to Elements on 8th for the entrée, and finish up at Josiah’s for dessert. Guests will be dining with poultry and egg farmers. The evening will be a chance to experience great food, and conversation about today’s poultry and egg farms with the people who work the farms each day. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased by March 26. To register visit www.agunited.org

In South Dakota, communities and farmers depend on one another. Jim Kasten estimates that 85 percent of his customers are farmers. The state’s economy also relies on farming; in fact, ag’s $21 billion impact accounts for 20 percent of South Dakota’s economy and 40 percent of South Dakota’s jobs. Together, we’re keeping local communities healthy and strong.

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HER story of Minnehaha County

By Ron Robinson

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attie was one of the first. She came with her husband, a former army surgeon, to what remained of Fort Dakota, in what is now downtown Sioux Falls, in 1870. Fort Dakota had reclaimed the area in 1865, after it had been abandoned during the Dakota War that saw the deaths of two local settlers, but the fort was closed again in 1869 after it had established peace to the region.

Hattie and her husband, Josiah Phillips, lived in the officers quarters until they could build their own home. Hattie brought along a two-year-old, Annie, when she first came to Sioux Falls, and in a year she had another girl, Abbie, the first Euramerican child born in the city. Ten years later, her children numbered seven—six girls and one boy. Then, suddenly, in 1882, her husband died at the age of 47, leaving her to manage the city property and fortune he had amassed.

You would think that Hattie Phillips would have her hands full with her family and with her business affairs, but she found the time to do much more. She led drives to establish the first pioneer Union Sunday School, the History Club, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), the Children’s Home Society, and the YMCA. A marker noting her achievements, located on Phillips Avenue and West 10th St. says it well: She “exemplified the courage, spirit, and determination of the pioneer women of Sioux Falls.”

The role of women in the history of Minnehaha County is given its proper emphasis in Bruce Blake’s epic book on historical markers in the county, to be released this spring.

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Twelve Thousand Years of Human History: As Recorded on Historical Markers in Minnehaha County, SD, devotes many of its 560 pages to female movers and shakers who helped make our region what it is. The less positive actors in the drama are not neglected, either.

Besides Hattie Phillips, pioneer women such as Martha Amidon and Kirsti Thompson are given their due. Martha, the

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daughter of Judge Joseph B. Amidon, who was killed along with her brother Willie in the 1862 uprising, devoted herself to honoring her father’s character. In 1866, Kirsti Thompson, drove a wagon pulled by oxen as she accompanied her husband John in a 300-mile trek from Goodhue County, MN., to become the first permanent settlers in Minnehaha County. A year later, in a sod house in what is now Sverdrup township, Kirsti gave birth to Berthine, the first Euramerican child born in the county. For years, well into the 1900s, Thomson Grove was the site of the annual Early Settlers’ Association.

Many of the women noted in the book achieved fame quite apart from their ties to male relatives or their traditional roles in society. Foremost, perhaps, was Helen Gale McKennan. Widowed at 38, Helen McKennan used her inherited wealth and property to establish a 20-acre park, as well as providing the nest egg that led to the construction of McKennan hospital. Another was Mother M. Raphael McCarthy, who defied convention in 1940 to challenge the city of Sioux Falls to apply for federal funds to build the Presentation Children’s Home. For 26 years, the home saw to the housing, clothing, feeding, and education of a daily average of 80 boys and girls from 3 to 15 years of age.

Also on the religious side was Elizabeth Tupper Wilkes, who came to Sioux Falls in 1886, to become the first woman pastor in Dakota Territory and a community leader. Elizabeth was active in the WCTU, the Ladies History Club, and the reading club which helped establish the city’s first library, for which she

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was a committee of one chosen to select and buy books. She was a leader in the founding of All Souls Church and the Sioux Falls Public Library. And she managed all that while raising five sons and a daughter. Jennie Wright moved from Nebraska to Sioux Falls in the 1880s to become the first teacher for the deaf in Dakota Territory. Edith Kellar Lillibridge and Anna M. Eddy together founded the Woman’s Alliance in 1911, which provided “a home away from home” for women in Sioux Falls up until 1973. Dorothy Day Davenport, a charter member of the Mary Chilton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, funded the establishment of the Mary Chilton DAR Foundation, which has provided grants for good causes up to the present.

Short-time visitors to the county are also featured in the book. Pages are devoted to Annie Oakley, “Little Miss SureShot,” whose act was a highlight of Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West in performances in Sioux Falls. And the tragic life of Zintkala Nuni, the “Lost Bird” of Wounded Knee, shows how casualties extended beyond the battlefield. Found under her mother’s

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body following the slaughter, Zintkala Nuni was adopted by an army officer, who eventually enrolled her for a year at All Saints School for Girls in Sioux Falls. After that year, however, her adoptive father neglected her and she wandered off, truly lost, to an early death.

Even the notorious women of earlier eras are represented in the work. Emma Kaufmann, was tried twice in Sioux Falls for the death of her servant girl, 17-year-old Agnes Polreis of Parkston, in 1906. Found guilty of manslaughter in the first trial, the verdict was upset on appeal and Kaufmann was found guilty of a lesser charge of assault and fined $100. Helen Sieler miraculously escaped the infamous Powder House Blast on New Year’s Eve of 1936; the work of a gang of diamond thieves. Sieler’s criminal boyfriend was annihilated in the explosion, and she went on to a brief carnival career as “the woman with ten lives” before settling down as a farmer’s wife in Iowa.

Billie Frechette, who attended the Flandreau Indian School in the early 1920s, is noted as a girlfriend of John Dillinger, whose

bank robbery in Sioux Falls, in 1934, is chronicled in great detail in Blake’s work. And “Women Bandits” Catherine and Zera Rogers, admitted to robbing the First State Bank in Renner not just once, but twice in 1925. They were caught when a store owner in Sioux Falls grew suspicious when Catherine tried to change 950 pennies taken in the second robbery.

Twelve Thousand Years of Human History, for which the writer of this piece served as editorial consultant, will have its debut at the Dakota Conference at the Center for Western Studies on April 25-26. Through March the book may be reserved at pre-publications prices at events to be held in Sioux Falls and outlying towns. With more than 780 photographs, drawings, maps, and diagrams, the book explores not only the history, but also the geology and archeology of the region. A 15-page index with more than 2000 entries about the people and places documented in the work lets citizens of the present day look up events in their home towns, and find references to friends and relatives who contributed the county’s development.

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Vote April 8 Ballot Issues at a Glance

by Susie Patrick and Dana Van Beek Palmer

Snow Gates

ut for more than Snow gates have been talked abo x Falls in limited three years and first tested in Siou of whether or not neighborhoods in 2010. The issue 0,000 to equip 33 the City should invest nearly $20 four ballot issues plows with snow gates is one of the . A YES vote would up for vote in the April 8th election tes in the winter mean the city will begin using snowga n the city council of 2014-2015. A NO vote would mea before bringing up would have to wait at least a year the snowgate issue again.

YES NO

Referral of Shape Places

haul of the City Shape Places was an attempted over ng other things, Amo of Sioux Falls’s zoning ordinance. areas within Sioux Shape Places would have rezoned extremely narrow Falls without notification and would a conditional use the land uses that would require ability to provide permit, thus limiting the public’s Council meetings input into such uses. During the City d, citizens brought in which Shape Places was discusse with Shape Places, up inconsistencies and problems planners. Referral which were acknowledged by city to correct these of Shape Places would allow the City problems before it goes into effect.

YES NO

Spellerberg Pool

its useful life and Spellerberg pool is at the end of n is whether or not needs to be replaced. The questio outdoor or indoor. the replacement pool should be ion Aquatic Facility The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreat a public indoor Master Plan confirms the need for will ask the voter aquatic facility. This ballot measure ther outdoor pool to decide whether or not to build ano ld require the city at Spellerberg Park. A YES vote wou d another Drake to spend up to $7.5 million and buil of 2015. A NO vote Springs type facility before the end with plans for an would allow the city to move forward indoor pool.

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Referral of Rezoning

ning of the land The City Council approved the rezo Minnesota from at the southwest corner of 85th and ch allows for the agricultural to C-4 commercial, whi dings of unlimited construction of commercial buil rral of this zoning size. The group that sought refe at this location change maintains that C-4 zoning close proximity to is inappropriate because of its hborhood, and is the single-family residential neig ensive plan, which inconsistent with the City’s compreh commercial and requires additional buffers between include increased residential areas. Other concerns cial development traffic from the proposed commer ments to make the and the necessary cost of improve proposed development viable.

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aron and Amber Ellingsen were living in the McKennan Park area when they decided to look for a place to build a new home.

They looked to the Heather Ridge area, which was just beginning to develop.

“It was a nice location,” says Amber. “The lot sizes were a little larger. Ours was about the third house out here. Journey

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School came later, so it worked out to be a great spot for our family.”

The Ellingsens have two daughters, Isabella and Chloe. They were much younger in 2004 at the time of the build, but now, as 6th and 3rd graders, the neighborhood and nearby school are perfect.

Amber and Aaron found a floor plan they liked, made some

“tweaks,� as Amber calls them, and then decided to be the general contractors and direct the build themselves.

Once they had decided to build, they collected ideas from here and there. A Parade of Homes tour was the inspiration for their living room fireplace, with stone that goes all the way up to the high ceiling.

It’s a focal point of the open space that includes the living

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cabinets, which vary in height to add an interesting design element along the top. The different levels also provide a great spot for the family’s diverse collection of chickens.

Amber says there really isn’t a story behind the chickens.

They just started with one and then added more over time.

There are feathery chickens, metal chickens and even a polkadot chicken.

Just off the kitchen are the family’s laundry room and mud room, which can be closed off by sliding the pocket door shut.

The formal dining room uses color to create a visual separation from the rest of the open space. The walls are painted in a warm red, to contrast with the more neutral wall color in the rest of the upper level. Three photographs of Isabella and Chloe in their younger years hang vertically along the window. The finish is so unique they almost look like paintings from a distance. A large floral painting by South Dakota artist JoAnne Bird, one of Aaron’s favorite artists, also hangs in this dining room.

On the opposite side of the kitchen is the casual dining area, where you can enjoy a view of the backyard through several windows or the doors that open to a slate patio, which the

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Ellingsens put down themselves.

Above the dining area windows are a row of horse brasses that belonged to Aaron’s grandmother. These are decorative pieces that would usually be placed on the saddles for events like parades. The Ellingsens are self-proclaimed “horse people,” and the girls of the house (including Amber) have their own horse.

Several pieces of art throughout the house feature horses, including a painting in the entryway also created by JoAnne Bird.

Art is a special part of the Ellingsen’s décor, not only because of the pieces they personally enjoy, but also because Aaron’s father, Dennis, is an artist.

As you turn to go down the hall toward the master bedroom, a piece by Dennis has center attention on the wall. It is a picture of the two girls he did in oil-based crayon. He used a photograph of the two on a swing as the inspiration, and his art captures the wind blowing their hair and their mile-wide smiles.

The upper level has three bedrooms – the master suite, an office and a guest room.

Isabella and Chloe have rooms in the lower level. Their rooms

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When the family began to work on the lower level last year, they called on the expertise of Trent Daly, who owns a local construction business. The resulting family room can only be called “entertainment central.”

One of the first requests for this space was a place for Aaron, a guitarist, to display some of his favorite guitars. Daly created a built-in showcase with lighted spaces for the guitars on either side of the spot that the holds the flat-screen television.

A stone fireplace warms up the corner, and this is another place to feature more pieces from the equine collection, including a painting above the mantel, a beautifully-sculpted horse on the fireplace ledge and a pair of riding boots that belonged to Amber’s godmother.

The Ellingsens chose Lovesac modular furniture so they could create different configurations depending on the occasion. For guests coming over, it might be two love seats with a few extra pieces around for seating. For a girls’ slumber party, all the pieces can come together to form a big cube.

Amber wanted some design features downstairs like pillars and arches, so working with Daly, they used those elements to create a space they call the “movie room.”

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When it isn’t movie time, another curtain covers the screen,

and the stage is ready for a karaoke party.

“We love to do karaoke,” laughs Amber. “We have a friend who is in that business out in Seattle, which was where Aaron was born, and he sent us tons of song files. We probably have

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6 bacon strips, diced 3 1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes 1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounces) 1 carrot, grated 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed 2 green onions sliced

Bake the potatoes until cool and tender and then peel and cube. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.

Gradually add the milk and heat until thickened.

Remove from heat and whisk in the sour cream.

Add potatoes, green onions and carrots. Garnish with cheese. Serves 8-10.

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In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp and drain. Add the potatoes, broth, carrot, onion, parsley and salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Combine the flour and milk until smooth and add to the soup.

Bring this mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.

Add the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Garnish with green onion. Serves 6-8.

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Rice, Rice Baby!

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n early January, I spent a few days hunting ducks in southern Louisiana. It’s rice growing country down there. The rice fields stretch as far as the eye can see, and in the low, flat country, you can see for quite a ways. The duck camp I go to is owned by a family that also owns several very large rice farms and the third largest rice mill in the United States, so it’s no wonder that Cherry Ridge Duck Camp serves rice with every meal. In fact, at one dinner we were served duck and sausage gumbo (with rice) as a first course and fried pork chops with rice and gravy for the second course. They stopped short of serving rice pudding for dessert. I didn’t mind a bit. But when the chef at the duck

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camp offered me a ten pound bag of long grain white rice, I said thanks but no thanks. I’m not sure how long it would take me to go through all of that.

Rice is my starch of choice. Most of the time, I’ll choose rice over potatoes or pasta. I like rice with Chinese or Japanese cuisine, love a good Mexican arroz con pollo, Spanish paella, Cajun gumbo or jambalaya and any number of Greek, Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes built around the grain. I simply like rice.

My favorite rice dish comes from Italy and I believe it to be this simple grain elevated to its highest state; risotto. While

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most rice is boiled and steamed in a tightly covered pan, risotto is allowed to breath, constantly being stirred, allowing each grain to soak up flavor and release a little starch to create a creamy texture.

If you’ve never made risotto, there are many recipes and tutorials online, but they share a simple technique; stirring the rice while slowing adding warm liquid. All the while, stirring and stirring and stirring. I think the key is learning when to add a little more broth, so the kernels of rice are neither swimming in a pool or getting parched while waiting for the next drink.

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rice really does matter. The Minute Rice or Uncle Ben’s in the cupboard is not what you want for risotto; you need medium grain rice like bomba, carnaroli, or Arborio. I usually use Arborio and keep it on hand all the time. You can get it at Hy-Vee or in the bulk section of the Natural Foods Co-op. Arborio cooks a little quicker than carnaroli, but the carnaroli makes a creamier risotto.

If you’re just starting out with risotto, try a classic Risotto Milanese, with saffron, chicken stock, butter and ParmigianoReggiano. It’s a simple, elegant yet decadent dish and while it seems like spending a half-hour to 45 minutes in the kitchen just to make rice is a lot of work, pour yourself a glass of wine and crank up some music and the time will fly by as you stir.

Once you’ve mastered the Risotto Milanese, you can move on to one of my favorites; risotto ai funghi (mushroom risotto).

When the Italians make it, they use porcini mushrooms, but I like to use a variety of fresh mushrooms like shitake, porcini and morels, when I can get them. When I’m limited by what I can get for fresh mushrooms, I’ll use dried. Paired with a grilled red meat, this is my all-time favorite side dish.

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Mushroom Risotto 1/2 Cup Arborio rice 2 Cups chicken stock 1 large shallot, minced fine or put 2 cloves of garlic, minced fine through a garlic press 1/2 ounce dried morel mushrooms oms, 4 large porcini or crimini mushro rinsed and diced 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper

slices of crusty bread and a bottle of Italian red wine for dinner.

It’s rich enough to stand on its own. And add a grilled steak or roasted chicken and I’m in heaven.

Risotto may sound intimidating, but it really is fun to cook.

And while I’m often busy making other dishes while the risotto is cooking, I invite my beloved into the kitchen to stir and give the rice all of the loving attention it deserves. So a simple rice dish brings both of us into the kitchen to talk and drink and stir

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and occasionally dance our way to another great meal together.

There’s a lot of magic in those tiny little grains, you’ve just got to coax it out.

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

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The Tipping Factor

by Riccardo Tarabelsi

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his month I’m going to depart my usual musings about wine since March has always been more of a beer month for me… drink green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, preview the new seasonal beers from beer distributors, and indulge in beer with friends as we watch March Madness basketball. This month I’d like to address a relevant topic since we are all affected by it; whether we depend on it for income or if we decide it for service. Tipping.

Call a gratuity, a service fee, or just a way to reward the person that is serving you; tips affect everybody.

I remember working at my dad’s gas station as a kid. It was the perfect summer job. I would wait for someone to pull up to the pumps, run around to the driver’s window and ask with a smile, “Fill up?” Now, I’m probably dating myself by actually writing this, but this is when unleaded gas was about $0.89 a gallon, and we even offered leaded gasoline! Anyway, most people would have me fill up their tanks, hand me a $10 bill (for

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a fill up!) and then something magical happened… they would say, “This is for you,” and hand me a quarter or a fifty-cent coin or even a whole dollar! They actually tipped me for a service that I provided. They didn’t have to get out of their car, or get their hands dirty, or even figure out how to open their gas tank door.

I did that FOR them, and they rewarded me for it. Now, almost three decades later, I work in an industry where good service is rewarded, and exceptional service is the goal.

In restaurants, tipping is more of a carrot-and-stick arrangement: “Serve us well and we’ll leave you a nice tip— maybe.” But it’s also a cart-before-the-horse arrangement. Far more practical in terms of getting results was the British habit of the mid-eighteenth century: patrons of pubs and coffee houses would hand waiters coins wrapped in a note reading “To Insure Promptitude.” Giving tips in anticipation of service rather than after the fact gave waiters the motivation to move it.

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Tipping reflects our desire for our servers to like us even though we’ll be leaving in five minutes and may never see them again. Perhaps this is because we fear waiters’ anger if they’re stiffed. There used to be a website called The Waiter’s Revenge dedicated to servers posting fantasies in which punishments were given to bad tippers. Among the more interesting: bad tippers have to sit in a special saltines-only section of the restaurant, the bad tipper has a flat tire and the waiter is the only one with a spare, and bad tippers are given a complimentary after-dinner chocolate—the waiter explains that the word “ExLax” printed on them means “Have a great day!” in Italian.

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Tipping Other s r e d i v o r P e c i v r e S Bathroom Attendant: $1 a visit.

Bellhop: $1 a bag, plus $5 for showing you how to turn on the TV and air conditioning.

Bus Tour Driver and Guides: $1 to $2 per person, per day.

Cab drivers: Ten to 15 per cent of the fare, with a minimum $1.

Coatroom Attendants: $1 per article of clothing.

Concierge: $5 to $10 for getting tickets and a difficult restaurant reservation; more for special services.

Doorman: $1 a bag, but you don’t need to tip him for just calling a cab.

Let’s assume that the service was good. This means that the waiter was attentive, prompt, and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. Your waiter was friendly, but didn’t hover like a fairy godmother. Keep in mind that the more capable the service, the more invisible it becomes.

Consider, as well, what you’re demanding from your server.

How many courses and drinks did you order? Did you ask for substitutions or special dishes? Did the waiter, at your urging,

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Hairdresser: 15 to 20 per cent of the bill, plus $2 for the shampoo technician.

Housekeeping: $2 to $5 a day, more if you’re messy. Leave the tip in your room at the end of your stay (though some folks leave a daily tip to get their pillows fluffed regularly.)

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consult with the chef about ingredients and preparation? Did the sommelier help you match each course with a glass of wine?

Did you bring any children with you? The more you ask of the wait staff, the more you should reward them.

In the end, great service deserves a great tip. Carpe Exceptional Service!

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Join fellow food lovers for a gourmet dinner poultry crawl on March 31 from Wild Sage Grille to Elements on 8th and finishing at Josiah’s. Featuring local poultry and egg farmers. Tickets $30. Brought to you by Ag United.

Go to agunited.com to register or call (605) 336-3622.

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A Wee Bit Irish

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Expanding style, expanding space

We’re expanding in March to include even more quality consignments. Multiple brands, styles of clothing and accessories. Relic Revivals.

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King Cake

Inspired by its European heritage, Breadsmith’s King Cake consists of cinnamon and sugar rolled into a sweet, citrus dough, and is braided into a ring shape. Baked to a golden brown and topped with a dusting of sugar and drizzled with icing. Although King Cakes were originally served as a dessert, it is also delicious for breakfast or a sweet treat anytime. Breadsmith, 609 W. 33rd St., (605) 338-1338 and 1813 S. Marion Rd., (605) 275-2338.

Slide into Summer

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Beautiful Muslins

These beautiful muslins have been swaddling Aussie babies for over 40 years. This latest range incorporates prints and prewashing for a super soft hand feel. Muslins are a versatile nursery fabric, their uses are not limited to just swaddling. They can also be used as a burp cloth, stroller cover, change mat, privacy cover and as a light weight blanket. $15.99 each at Kids Stuff Superstore. 3109 S. Carolyn Ave. (605) 361-8636.

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Sit Inside, Feel Outside

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Sit Back in Style

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Nostalgic Heartland Prints

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Treasured Keepsake

Bring in a signature from your loved one and we can turn it into a treasured keepsake!

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Authentic, truly classic mid-century modern pair of Wassily Chairs at The Blessed Door. Furniture Consignment with a Cause. 41st and Holly Avenue. 605-553-1010.

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Free Paula Deen Cookware!

Stop into Montgomery’s Furniture during the month of March and register to win the chance to appear LIVE with Paula at an upcoming event! And when you make a qualifying purchase from the Paula Deen furniture collection, we’ll give you a free set of Paula’s signature cookware! Don’t wait! This offer ends on March 31st!

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Stack up the Glam

With these stackable rings from Faini Designs Jewelry Studio! Choose the styles, metals, colors and widths that add up to your one-of-a-kind collection. Starting at $200. Find us on Facebook or stop by our studio at 69th and Western in Heather Ridge Village. www. fainidesigns.com or (605) 339-6956.

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The Hanging Gardens collection brings us beautiful animals, powerful gemstones and sparkling green and blue tones. Just in time for Spring!

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Art and Function

Our selection of wall mount fireplaces adds a great look to your room with steady, comfortable heat. Plus we have everything else you need for your redesign at Ronning Selections Gallery.

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HALFTEE Layering Options

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New Twist on An Old Classic!

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Advent ure An Anchorage

by Jessica Weischedel

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hen people think of Alaska, they most likely think of the cold, which is something most of us want to escape from in the South Dakota winter. However, there is an outstanding city here that brings joy to both adventurer and socialite, all year round. This city is Anchorage, and it’s the ideal destination to experience most of what Alaska offers. Just what does Alaska have to offer? More than what one person could probably imagine. From amazing views of the beautiful northern lights to fascinating wildlife and cultural heritage, this is one place you’ll

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want to visit at least once in your lifetime.

One-fifth the size of the continental U.S., Alaska has mountains, glaciers, and seas, with adventure around every corner. Anchorage is where you will find it all in one spot, with plenty of lodging options available as well, from first-class hotels to quaint bed & breakfasts. Mild temperatures, miles of untouched snow, and bordering mountains are only part the first impression for many of this fabulous city. Visitors can plan their days filled to the brim with meals at four-star restaurants

or small cafes, guided tours or tours on your own, and plenty of places to explore the history and arts of the Alaskan culture.

For the nature lovers, there are a variety of memorable spots where you can soak in the breathtaking scenery of Anchorage.

Kayak through the calm waters of Prince William Sound, where you also might catch a glimpse of wildlife such as whales, sea lions, seals, bears, deer, and eagles. The Chugach National Forest has amazing views of the Alaska range, with a network of trails that are accessible from a trailhead just 20 miles from

downtown Anchorage. Flattop is Alaska’s most frequently climbed mountain, and is located 13 miles from downtown Anchorage. The 3-mile hike of Flattop Trail begins at 2,200 feet, with an elevation gain of 1,350 feet to the 3,550 foot summit. The view from the summit is fantastic and well worth the hour hike to the top and the 45 minute descent. The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is a scenic world-class 11-mile-long paved trail beginning in downtown Anchorage and reaching Elderberry Park a mile away.

Many walkers and bicyclists can enjoy the “Coastal Trail”, with

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ocean views and the backyards of million dollar homes, or the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail, which takes you right to the University. A hill takes you to Point Woronzof, where a lookout rests at the end of a runway of Anchorage International Airport.

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If you are looking to learn a thing or two about the state of Alaska and its natives, there are several places you can see.

The Anchorage Lightspeed Planet Walk is a built-to-scale PM Page 1 solar system, with colorful interpretive displays model of the

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for each of the planets. A gigantic sun marks the start of this attraction, with the first four planets being reached within a few blocks from the sun. The scale is set up to mimic the speed of light while walking from planet to planet, however it does take several hours to reach the marble-sized Pluto on foot. It is

faster to rent a bike from one of the several shops in Anchorage that offer them. The Anchorage Museum features art, history, and science that represents the Alaska Native culture. It also offers traveling exhibits from museums throughout the country, as well as a planetarium and a restaurant. View some beautiful

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native art in the bright open space of the Alaska Native Arts Foundation Gallery, or visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center for a completely interactive experience in the Alaskan native culture. Life-sized villages, storytelling, and even dancing will represent each of the five main indigenous groups. The Alaska Railroad Depot is one stop that has a number of tours available from Anchorage. Some of these tours even include stops along

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the way to step off of the train and take part in an adventure or simply enjoy the views and have a scrumptious bite to eat.

Beginning the first Saturday of March, a popular event takes place downtown Anchorage called the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Several dog teams and mushers bring a crowd along with high energy. Snow is brought in, and the race begins from Anchorage and continues on for 11 miles.

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Anchorage’s original water park, H2Oasis, is a three-level amusement park with water slides, a wave pool, palm trees, and a very wet roller coaster called the Master Blaster. If that sounds like too much for the adults in your group, there are also relaxing hot tubs to enjoy from afar.

Stop by Alaska Wild Berry Park, especially if you have kids, for a real treat. This giant jam and gift shop has a 20 foot

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chocolate waterfall, with a short nature trail that leads to a reindeer petting zoo. The Wild Berry chocolate factory will let you take a self-guided candy-kitchen tour to learn how some of Alaska’s most delicious chocolates are made. Of course, you can try some free samples along the way. Anchorage Market and Festival is a wonderful place to wander, with live music and more than 300 booths stocked with authentic souvenirs and treats. It was once called the “Saturday Market”, but it became so popular it was opened up on Sundays as well, so they changed the name.

Unwind from your busy and exciting day with a microbrew or a glass of wine over dinner, while watching first-run movies at Bear Tooth Theatrepub. This unique venue also hosts regular

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concerts, and has an awesome mural on the lobby ceiling that’s worth a look. Offering exceptional local blues, folk, and jazz performances nightly, Tap Root Cafe is the perfect place to listen to music and enjoy a local craft beer along with an item off of the gourmet bar menu. Another place to enjoy live music is Blues Central/Chef’s Inn, where major blues names and up-andcoming national performers visit on a regular basis. If you feel like getting a little wild, Chilkoot Charlie’s is said to be the most famous bar in Anchorage, with two stages, three dance floors, and 10 bars with different themes.

Anchorage has an adventure for anyone at any age at any time of the year. See what Alaska has in store for you, it will definitely be worth it.

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More Than a Diet:

Choose to Eat the Mediterranean Way

By Maria Stys, MD, Director of Sanford Women’s Heart Program

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ating heart-healthy doesn’t have to be torture. And finding a meal plan that is budget-friendly and easy for the entire family to follow may be easier than you think.

I suggest using the principles of the Mediterranean diet to prevent disease and promote good health.

This plan is very diversified and doesn’t require a lot of adjustment. You don’t have to cut out of lot of foods to adhere to this diet, which is what makes it so universally appealing – no matter your age or lifestyle.

To adopt the heart-healthy eating plan, you simply need to incorporate plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables,

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You don’t have to cut out of lot of foods to adhere to this diet, which is what makes it so universally appealing – no matter your age or lifestyle.

whole grains and nuts. Eat primarily fish and seafood and replace butter with flavorful olive oil. Finally, limit red meat to only a few times each month.

And there’s even room for red wine and dark chocolate in this diet. As with any meal plan, though, the key is moderation.

Women should have no more than 5 ounces of red wine in a day and men shouldn’t exceed 10 ounces. Dark chocolate can also be part of a healthy diet, due to its high magnesium levels, an essential mineral for staying healthy. Look for kinds that are 75 to 80 percent cocoa.

There is no need to worry about finding what you need to make these meals. Just visit your local grocery store or farmer’s market.

So why make the shift? How can you and your family benefit from this meal plan?

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, low in calories and are linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

And by using olive oil as your primary source of fat, you can lower your LDL, or bad, cholesterol, but keep your HDL, or good, cholesterol levels high. It is also associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and sudden death.

Fish and shellfish have omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower triglycerides and blood pressure. They also decrease blood clotting and have been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and sudden death.

Nuts and seeds are a good source of fiber, protein and healthy fats. And it’s important to remember not all calories are equal.

A great example is looking at nuts versus French fries. Nuts take longer to eat and contain fat and fiber that take longer to digest – helping you feel full longer. If you ate the same amount

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of calories in fries, the starch breaks down quicker, causing you to feel hungry more quickly and thus eat more.

So what about the red wine? When drank in moderation and in a responsible manner, it holds valuable health benefits. It is high in phenolic antioxidants, raises HDL cholesterol levels and is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

The average American spends 80 minutes a day eating, or

deciding what to eat. It’s time to choose a better way – not only for a healthier heart, but also for a healthier lifestyle for the entire family.

It’s so important to establish good habits for our children.

And the best way to make that happen is to start with ourselves, right at home in our kitchens. Our health begins at the basics, and this eating plan is a perfect example.

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Sioux Falls Poultry Crawl :

Join fellow food lovers for a gourmet dinner featuring poultry in the East Bank area of downtown Sioux Falls.

March31,6pm

Tickets are $30 and must be purchased by March 26.

To register visit www.agunited.org Or send a check specifying which event you would like to attend to: Ag United PO Box 507 Sioux Falls, SD 57108

The evening will start with an appetizer at Wild Sage Grille, then on to Elements on 8th for the entrée, and finish up at Josiah’s for dessert.

Guests will be dining with poultry and egg farmers.

The evening will be a chance to experience great food, and conversation about today’s poultry and egg farms with the people who work the farms each day.

Would like to make it, but can’t?

Ag United is also hosting other restaurant crawls: • April 7 – Brookings Pork Crawl • April 14 – Vermillion Pork Crawl • May 12 – Rapid City Pork Crawl

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The Karlee Bukrey Room

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arlee Bukrey may only be 19 months old, but she is a girl on the move. And, her parents Nick and Katie have created spaces to accommodate her energy.

The Bukreys started to think about converting their guest room to a baby room soon after they learned they were expecting. Then, once they knew it was a girl, they began putting it all together.

Katie says she loves all things crafts, so she added some of her own personal touches to the room. She made the mobile that hangs over Karlee’s crib, and she also created unique polka dot wall art using embroidery looms of different sizes covered with fabric in varying colors and patterns. Karlee’s name is spelled out in wooden letters in the middle of the looms.

When they found out they were having a girl, Nick and Katie used those letters to announce it to their family, mixing up the letters and having their family try to rearrange them to guess the name.

The dark dresser that sits below the polka dots matches the

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wood of the convertible crib. For now, a hot pink changing pad lays on top, but soon enough, it will be filled with knick knacks and other girly things Karlee may collect as she grows up.

The windows in Karlee’s room have a built-in ledge below them, perfect for things like her ballerina lamp and ballerina doll. In the space below the window ledges, the Bukreys added several bookcase cubes, filled with books and animals, including a pink polka dot octopus. Many of the books and animals belonged to Katie and Nick when they were young.

Karlee loves to go to the cubes and pull out books to enjoy while she sits in her own comfy chair covered in stripes of green, pink and blue.

Works from local artists add color and character to the room.

On one wall is a larger canvas covered in colorful birds and flowers. On another wall is a smaller, daintier canvas piece featuring a bird cut out of a patterned fabric in its cage. Next to that is a floating shelf that has Katie’s baby shoes and her old baby chick-on-wheels pull toy. A flouncy ivory jumper hangs on

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the wall. It was the outfit Karlee wore in her one-year pictures…. one of which hangs next to the jumper in an antique frame.

While Karlee’s pretty pink and white bedroom seems like a space more for reading and quiet play, she has another spot in the house where she can really use all that energy.

Nick and Katie created a playroom in the basement where Karlee can play, explore and create. One of her favorites is the aqua-colored retro kitchenette. Along with pots and pans and dishes, the Bukreys provide empty boxes from their kitchen that Karlee can use as she cooks. An old Candyland game board that belonged to Katie is framed and hangs over the kitchen set.

A long corkboard hung on the wall in the room when the Bukreys bought the house, and they left it there. Now, it’s the perfect place to start to display Karlee’s coloring creations.

One corner of the room has bean bag chairs, and in the opposite corner is a little table that has a lamp and pictures on top but a little TV screen on the shelf below.

“We actually found the table on the side of the road,” says Katie.

“We picked it up, spray painted it green and brought it in here. It’s a little worn, so it’s the perfect kind of table for a play room!”

Nick adds that the room is fun for the whole family. “We come down here to relax in the bean bags, and we have the little TV

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under there we can watch while she plays.”

The bigger table in the corner used to be a dining room table at Nick’s parents’ house. They were getting rid of it, so they cut the legs down to be “Karlee-sized,” and now it’s just right for coloring or play-doh creations.

On the wall by the big table is an eclectic collection of letters

in all sizes, shapes and colors – spelling out the alphabet.

“We had a few letters, like ‘B’ for ‘Bukrey,’” says Katie, “and then we just kept adding to the collection.”

An old round clock is the perfect “O,” a horseshoe creates the “U” and colored pencils form the “V.” If she’s not cooking or coloring, Karlee can explore in buckets

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of toys and discover blocks to cars and everything in between.

“We didn’t want to just limit her to ‘girl toys,’” says Nick, “so we find things at secondhand shops and clean them up so that she gets to experience lots of different kinds of play.”

And, when she’s tired out, Karlee can curl up with the big Curious George monkey that used to be Nick’s.

They waited a while to be blessed with a child, so the Bukreys are enjoying every minute of their new life with Karlee, and it’s even more special that they were able to include things from their own childhood days into her bedroom and playroom.

“Hopefully,” say Katie and Nick, “she’ll hold on to some of these things and share them with her own children one day.”

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Tips to Help Your Child – and You –

Catch More ZZ’s

By Donna Farris,

for Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

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leep – those sought after and sometimes elusive ZZ’s. As Americans, we just don’t seem to get enough, and this can be true for adults, as well as children and teens.

In fact, in the United States, 25 to 40 percent of children have sleep disorders, said Dr. Bryce Gammeter, Psychiatrist with Avera Medical Group Psychiatry Associates Sioux Falls.

“If your kid isn’t sleeping, you aren’t sleeping either,” Dr. Gammeter said. Feeling sleepy during the daytime is the one “hard and fast” proven consequence of sleep deprivation. Yet research suggests much more far-reaching effects.

“Research indicates that sleep plays an important role in our

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restoration and healing,” Dr. Gammeter said. It’s also believed that sleep impairs cognitive function, like verbal fluency and creativity, as well as learning and memory. Sleep can cause behavior disruptions, like impulsivity and the “naughty tireds” that children display when they’re at the end of their rope.

How much sleep is too much, or too little? New parents should realize that their newborn baby will need to sleep away most of the day – 15 to 18 hours. There’s really no such thing as getting “days and nights mixed up” at that age. It’s a round-the-clock cycle of sleeping, eating and diaper changes intermingled with a few hours of interactions.

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By the time a child reaches toddlerhood, sleep needs are about 12-14 hours a day, between night and naptime. Schoolage children need 10-11 hours per night, but most children average about nine. Teens need eight to nine hours a night, yet average only about six and a half.

While some sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, stem from physical or structural issues, the majority of sleep problems fall into the realm of behavioral health.

A sleep disorder might stand on its own, such as insomnia or night terrors. Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders involve staying up later and later, until eventually the sleep cycle shifts, and the individual is up all night and sleeping during the day. “We see this in adolescents,” Dr. Gammeter said, citing a prevalence rate of 7 percent.

Or, poor sleep might be a symptom of another behavioral health disorder or developmental condition, such as depression, anxiety or ADHD. It’s pretty obvious when younger children aren’t getting enough sleep. They’re up crying, asking for a drink of water, wanting to read stories, or otherwise disturbing the family’s nighttime routine. With older children and teens, parents should watch for signs such as habitually falling asleep in the car or at school, napping after school, craving caffeine, sleeping all weekend, or doing poorly in school.

“Sleep hygiene” is the first-resort, gold-standard treatment of sleep disorders, and it involves easy tips that parents can put to use – starting tonight. While sleep hygiene tactics might not

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work overnight, they soon lead to improvement in the child’s sleep routine.

Have your child go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time every day. Stop any stimulating activities an hour before bed, including using a smartphone, tablet or device; watching TV; or playing video games. Instead, have your child spend an hour in quiet activities, such as reading, listening to music, or saying bedtime prayers. “A teenage girl might think that shutting off her phone is like cutting off her left arm, but it is very important to let your body go into sleep mode. You can’t just shut it off,” Dr. Gammeter said.

Try to redirect negative thoughts about sleep, such as “I’m never going to get to sleep,” or “I’m never going to be able to get up in the morning,” he advised.

If the above tips don’t work, you can try over-the-counter melatonin – the “sleep hormone.” Dr. Gammeter says that research shows it’s safe, and it does not interfere with the body’s natural production of melatonin. Taking it about two

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hours before bedtime is the best approach. Histamines, such as Benadryl, are another over-the-counter option, only if sleep hygiene alone does not work. Choose histamine-only products, and not those that also contain Tylenol or ibuprofen. Sleep hygiene should continue to play an important role alongside any medications.

Also, ensure that any underlying conditions are treated, such as anxiety, depression or ADHD. “Children with anxiety might be lying in bed, fretting about the next day instead of sleeping,” Dr. Gammeter said.

Parents also can help their children get a good night’s sleep by setting an example. “If mom and dad don’t sleep well themselves and don’t have a good sleep routine, the children in the home aren’t going to have a good sleep routine, either,” Dr. Gammeter said.

For more information on parenting and/or behavioral health topics, go to AveraChildrens.org or AveraBehavioralHealth.org

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he luck of the Irish is truly rooted in their rich history of faith, famine and fortitude. The bursting Kelly greens that shower the streets are simply symbolic and are shadowed by a burst of orange and trail of white. Among the corned beef briskets and cabbage that fill most American homes. Mine is filled with the divine scent of Irish butter, potatoes and chocolate. In memory of my Irish Great Grandmother, Lillian Riley, old world cuisine takes a front seat at our table during this iconic holiday celebration. Irish chocolate potato cake takes about two hours to cook at 350 degrees. Starting with 2 sticks of rich Irish butter, creamed with 2 and 1/3 cups of sugar. Whisk in four farm fresh eggs and one cup of high quality melted chocolate. Add a half cup of milk and one cup of fresh mashed potatoes to the mix.

Combine dry ingredients; 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt and 1 tbsp dark cocoa.

Gently mix together and pour in a prepared pan and wait in unbridled anticipation for this delicious ethnic cake.

Green beer and Irish soda bread are just the beginning of a multitude of fun filled Shenanigans. Don’t forget to wear a bit of green to avoid getting a swift pinch by a cheeky lad. Packing

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up golden wrapped chocolates and leaving them about might encourage a tricky leperchaun to leave signs of his magical visit. Shamrocks are not to be confused with that lucky four leaf clover. Those three delicate leaves were originally used by St. Patrick to embody the Trinity.

Either however, are welcomed atop hats, on oversized festive glasses or best, carefully cut out cookies adorned with edible sugared glitters.

At school or at the office, no one will be able to resist apple prĂĄta/fata (potato) cupcakes with a sweet cinnamon buttercream. For classroom parties or an after parade get together, a scotch shortbread gently painted with edible vintage wafer paper pictures will leave everyone feeling green with envy.

Food coloring in milk, pancakes, potatoes, jello, desserts and dips will serve up a heaping dose of holiday spirit. Remember the magic and mystery that lies in each rainbow. Collecting colorful cereals and candies to create sweet paper crafts will keep little hands busy.

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Not everyone is genetically dispositioned to be an adored ginger but as St. Patrick’s day opens up, we all can be Irish for a day. Dressing from head to toe in green, while some wish to free their legs in a kilt with a tartan that bears their name. St. Patrick’s day is a day to celebrate a festive, fun culture that is embodied by the mystery of the clover. History of belly warming foods such as cottage/shepherd pie invites those to dine as families did almost 300 years ago. A resilient people with an inviting culture entices all on this favored day of March 17th.

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Books

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.

E-I-E-I-O! How Old MacDonald Got His Farm with a Little Help From a Hen

by Judy Sierra illusOnce upon a time, Old MacDonald didn’t have a farm. He just had a yard — a yard he didn’t want to mow. But under the direction of the wise (and ecologically sensitive) Little Red Hen, Mac learns to look at the environment in a very different way, and whole new worlds start to bloom with the help of some mud, garbage, horse poop, and worms! Judy Sierra’s spirited verse, paired with Matthew Myers’s exuberant illustrations, yields a fresh take on a children’s classic, complete with raised-bed gardens and an organic farmers’ market — making this a perfect story for armchair gardeners and devoted locavores of all sizes.

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewick Press

Timmy Failure: Now Look What You’ve Done

by Stephan Pastis He doesn’t like to pull rank. To reveal that he’s this guy: Timmy Failure, founder, president, and CEO of the greatest detective agency in town, perhaps the nation. But he is.

And he’s about to crack the biggest case of his generation: a school competition to find a stolen globe. It’s his ticket to bringing home a $500 prize, which is guaranteed to set him up for life. But someone is clearly trying to game the system. Hoodwink. Con. Defraud. So it’s up to Timmy Failure, with the dubious help of Total, his lazy polar-bear partner, and his unlikely new ally, eccentric Great-Aunt Colander, to find a way to avenge these shenanigans. Defeat this injustice.

Ages 8 yrs - 12 yrs Candlewick Press

Paul Meets Bernadette

by Rosy Lamb Paul is a fish who used to go around in circles. He made big circles and little circles. He circled from left to right and from right to left. He circled from top to bottom and from bottom to top. What else was there to do? Until one day Bernadette drops in and shows Paul that there is a whole world out there, right outside his bowl, with so many things to see. A banana-shaped boat! A blue elephant with a spoutlike trunk (be quiet when she’s feeding her babies)! A lovely lunetta butterfly, with tortoise-shell rims! Simple saturated paintings play off this charming ode to an active imagination — and the way that life changes when a bewitching creature opens your eyes.

Ages 4 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewick Press

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The Dot: Make Your Mark Kit

by Peter H. Reynolds An enchanting invitation to self-expression, Peter H. Reynolds’s The Dot is the much-loved story of a reticent girl who discovers that being an artist is simply a matter of making a mark and seeing where it takes you. Now everyone’s inner artist can come out to play with the help of a hardcover edition of The Dot, enticingly packaged with The Blank Book and a set of colored pencils at the ready.

Ages 5 yrs and up Candlewick Press

Robot Burp Head Smartypants!

by Annette Simon On your mark, get set, belch! The green and purple robots from Robot Zombie Frankenstein! are back for a second round of “Top This” games! Burp to ten? Easy! Burp the alphabet?

No sweat! Burp by tens while blindfolded, juggling, and skateboarding? Yikes! Reluctant readers won’t even notice that they’re learning as they laugh out loud at the wacky antics of these irreverent robotic pals.

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewick Press

The Tiny King

by Taro Miura Once upon a time there was a tiny king who lived in a big castle guarded by lots of big soldiers. Every day the tiny king eats dinner at his big table (he can never finish it all), rides on his big horse (he is thrown off every time), bathes in his big bath (not much fun), and sleeps, not very well, in his big bed. The tiny king is very sad and lonely, until one day he meets a big princess and asks her to be his queen. Not long after, they are blessed with children — lots of children. Now everything is just the right size, bath time is a real riot, and the tiny king sleeps soundly at last. With bright, bold cutouts and a whimsical use of collage, Japanese artist Taro Miura creates a witty, heartwarming story with huge appeal for readers big and small.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs Candlewick Press

Boy on the Edge

by Fridrik Erlings Henry has a clubfoot and he is the target of relentless bullying. One day, in a violent fit of anger, Henry lashes out at the only family he has — his mother. Sent to live with other troubled boys at the Home of Lesser Brethren, an isolated farm perched in the craggy lava fields along the unforgiving Icelandic coast, Henry finds a precarious contentment among the cows. But it is the people, including the manic preacher who runs the home, who fuel Henry’s frustration and sometimes rage as he yearns for a life and a home. Author Fridrik Erlings offers a young adult novel that explores cruelty and desperation, tenderness and remorse, but most importantly, kindness and friendship Ages 14 yrs and up Candlewick Press

All That’s Missing

by Sarah Sullivan Arlo’s grandfather travels in time. Not literally — he just mixes up the past with the present.

Arlo holds on as best he can, fixing himself cornflakes for dinner and paying back the owner of the corner store for the sausages Poppo eats without remembering to pay. But how long before someone finds out that Arlo is taking care of the grandfather he lives with instead of the other way around? When Poppo lands in the hospital and a social worker comes to take charge, Arlo’s fear of foster care sends him alone across three hundred miles. Armed with a name and a town, Arlo finds his only other family member -- the grandmother he doesn’t remember ever meeting. But just finding her isn’t enough to make them a family.

Ages 8 yrs - 12 yrs Candlewick Press

The Lion Who Stole My Arm

by Nicola Davies Pedru has always wanted to be a great hunter like his father, but after a lion takes his arm, he worries that he’ll always be the crippled boy instead. Pedru longs to kill the lion that mauled him and strengthens himself to be ready for the hunt. But when the opportunity arises, will Pedru have the strength to turn his back on revenge? Zoologist Nicola Davies perfectly merges a heart-pounding adventure with an important message about conservation, and Annabel Wright’s gorgeous black-and-white illustrations bring Pedru’s story to life.

Ages 7 yrs - 10 yrs Candlewick Press

Weasels

by Elys Dolan Weasels. What do you think they do all day? Plot world domination -- that’s what!

This rollicking madcap weasel adventure is packed full of mischief and mayhem, featuring hilarious weasel antics rendered in Elys Dolan’s exuberant style. Will the weasels succeed in taking over the world?

Find out how the weasels’ dastardly plans for world domination are foiled in this hilarious, off-the-wall debut picture book.

Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs Candlewick Press

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by Jessica Weischedel

Four Leaf Clover Hat Materials Needed: Green construction paper or craft foam, green pipe cleaners, scissors, glue, and a stapler.

Directions: Cut a piece of green construction paper into a strip the size you’d like your hat to be. Be sure to fit it to the head of the person who will be wearing it, so you know it will be the right size. Staple the ends of the construction paper into a loop. Take two green pipe cleaners and staple one on each side of the loop you’ve just created, making sure they point straight up. Taking the remaining construction paper and scissors, cut out two four leaf clovers, then glue them to the top of each pipe cleaner. Let dry completely before wearing your homemade hat for St. Patrick’s day.

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Pot Of Gold Materials Needed: Small terra-cotta pot, black paint and small paint brush (or black spray paint if you want to do this without the kids), green or gold tinsel or Easter grass, candies wrapped in gold (rolls, chocolate eggs or coins, Reese’s peanut butter cups), pipe cleaners in the colors of the rainbow.

Directions: Paint your pot black and let it dry. Once completely dry, fill the pot with green or gold tinsel or Easter grass, then add the gold candies. Line up the pipe cleaners in the order of the colors of the rainbow, then fold them into the shape of a U, or a rainbow. Place the pipe cleaners into the pot so they curve over the candies, creating a rainbow over the pot of gold.

Leprechaun Mirror Materials Needed: Small mirror, scissors, craft felt in shades of yellow, green, orange, brown, and whatever other colors you’d like to make a leprechaun head from, and craft glue.

Directions: Make sure this craft will fit around the small mirror, which will go in the center of the leprechaun head. Cut out a green leprechaun hat that will fit onto the top of the mirror, as well as a hat band in a different color. Take some orange felt and cut out some hair and a beard to glue around the mirror. Cut a shape a little smaller than the size of the mirror into the center of a larger piece of felt, which will be the main surface to glue the hair and hat on. Lay the larger piece of felt on top of the mirror, then arrange your pieces into a leprechaun head around the mirror. Occasionally glance into the mirror to be sure it will appear as if your face is the leprechaun.

Once you are happy with your design, glue the pieces in place and let the kids have fun.

Rainbow Cloud Materials Needed: Cotton balls, white poster board or lightweight cardboard, white glue, scissors, and tissue paper in all of the rainbow colors.

Directions: Cut strips of the tissue paper in all the same size. Taking the white poster board or cardboard, cut out the shape of a cloud. Glue the top ends of the tissue paper strips onto the bottom part of the cloud, making sure most of the strips hang down at mostly the same length. Put glue onto the entire cloud shape, then spread the glue around a little to make sure all of it is covered. Add cotton balls to the cloud, on top of the glue, covering the entire shape as well as the top portion of the tissue paper strips. Your rainbow cloud can now be hung as a St. Patrick’s Day decoration.

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Ole is People

by Dick Rogen, DVM Horizon Pet Care 1100 East Holly Boulevard, Brandon, SD 57005 • (605) 582-8445

M

y uncle John Hallahan was quite the guy. He almost always smiled, made sure every nephew or niece felt like they were special and was very wise. He made sure all of us new that the 11th commandment should be, “Boys remember, it is always easier to stay out of trouble than to get out of trouble.”

John also seemed to always see the big picture in life. Everyone had their favorite story or quote. Even though I found the 11th commandment the most useful, I always liked when he referred

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to his favorite dog, Ole. He said, “Ole was people”. Well that would be fashionable today, but he said it in the early 1960s.

Those were the days when most dogs lived in the backyard and were an afterthought to many families.

Today, there are many dogs that are “people”. They probably live in your house. I know my pets think they are the same. It brings us to the question, “just how smart are they?”

I was reading a research paper last week and a veterinary neurologist was asked if dogs and cats really could reason. In other words, did they think things out and plan ahead of time.

His opinion was that animals do not have the ability to think and plan for the future. He also felt that they do not have the same emotions as humans. The doctor strongly felt that we look for human qualities in our pets and other animals that just don’t exist. The big word for this is anthropomorphism.

As I finished the article, I winced and chuckled at the same time. I always feel that my pets are giving me the “limp leg”. They act similar to a kid that does not want to hear what their chores are. They know, there are just times when it would be easier to do

as they choose.

I know that pets like some people more than others. They make a conscious decision about this. And cats seem to know who does not like them and they make a point to rub up on them first. Who hasn’t seen a dog wiggle their back ends off when certain people show up to visit. It is often said, that they are better at judging character than we are.

Our pets seem to know the days we work and the days we are off. My pets always seem to need a ride on days off, but resist going to work. What could happen to them at a Veterinary Clinic?

They also know when we are upset or agitated. I have seen many of my patients become distressed when their humans were upset with a diagnosis or options for treatment. They know when we are unhappy and often try to calm us.

When I read the neurologist’s assessment, the first thought I had, was that he must not have had a pet. They want to eat when we eat, go to bed with us and remind us that our exercise program is lacking. I also have seen them sit with ill people and not leave their sides. They just know, that’s why Ole was people!

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Bailey best friend of Alyssa and Carly Osterloo

Enzo, best friend of Tasha and Dan West

Gizmo, best friend of Mikaela Knox and Thom Abbott

Matey “furlicious� Long, best friend of Robb and Misten Long

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Harper, Best friend of Lyndon and Pam Johnson

Izzie, best friend of Aly & Sydney

Jack, best friend of Lucy Rozeboom

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Presentation Children’s Home By bruce blake

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n 1924 the Little Flower orphanage for Catholic children opened in Turton, SD. Eight years later an attic fire quickly raged out of control and completely destroyed the home. Over the next few years the more than 60 homeless children were temporarily shuttled to makeshift quarters in Aberdeen, Woonsocket, Bridgewater, and the vacant Columbus College building in Sioux Falls.

In time Mother M. Raphael McCarthy of the Presentation Sisters proposed to the City of Sioux Falls that it act as sponsoring agent to obtain federal support for a new orphanage. Funds were supplied by the Works Progress Administration, and the newly constructed building opened in 1940.

For almost three decades voluntary donations enabled the Presentation Sisters to house, clothe, feed, and educate a daily average of 80 boys and girls ranging from three to fifteen years of age.

Gradually the public policy for caring for homeless children changed from institutional care to foster home placement. The children’s home closed in 1966.

DEDICATED IN 2005 BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.

A Mover and a Shaker In an era when women rarely became involved in government or public life at any level, Mother M. Raphael McCarthy lobbied the City of Sioux Falls to sponsor an application to obtain federal funds to build a new orphanage for Catholic children. Her persistence and determination were successful, and a new children’s home was completed in 1940.

Bedtime Prayers The girls dormitories were separated by age. Shown are a group of young girls saying their prayers for Sister Blandine Grassel, ca. 1963.

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