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Kochs are excited for the future of Shriver’s Square. The closing line of their story on the Cookie Jar website sums it up best. “Our goal is to provide our customers with the best bakery items and we strive to make our customer’s life easier by freeing up their valuable time. We would love to do your baking. You can even say you did it...we won’t tell!”

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3:15 - 3:45pm South Dakota Author/Storyteller,Tom Roberts Shares His New Book: A New Norm South Dakota Author/Storyteller, Tom Roberts will share his book A New Norm and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Amber Reints, will share how this book & project are helping young people start a conversation about mental wellness. A New Norm is created in partnership between Avera and Children’s Home Society.

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ANNE FRANK’S STEP-SISTER EVA GEIRINGER-SCHLOSS to Speak at Augustana University Tuesday, October 29

va Geiringer-Schloss was born in Vienna in 1929, into a middle-class family. But when Hitler invaded Austria in March, 1938, life for Jews became impossible. The Geiringers hurriedly emigrated first to Belgium and then Holland. They rented an apartment in a

square called the Merwedeplein and it was there that Eva met the Frank family whose apartment was directly opposite. “We children all played together outside – skipping, hopscotch and marbles – and one day a girl ran over to me and introduced herself.” Eva said in an interview with

British biographer Anne Sebba. Eva was one month older than Anne. “But Anne was much more mature and grown-up than me.” Eva insists. Then, in 1944 a Dutch nurse betrayed them. “I was in shock when the Nazis arrested us. My mother yelled that I was

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not Jewish saying she’d had an affair with a German. But it didn’t help.” “Then I was beaten. I was asked for the names of Dutch people who hid us. The Nazis threatened that if I did not tell them they would kill my brother.” Throughout that whole day Eva was kept in a cell without food or water having to listen to the terrified screams of others being tortured. The next day she and her family were sent to Auschwitz. When they arrived, their family was separated by the Nazis. As her father was being dragged away, “he apologised to me that he could no longer help me any more.” Having survived the first “selection” on arrival at the camp, Eva remembers the intense embarrassment of a stranger scraping a razor all over her body, before being made to parade naked in front of SS officers and being tattooed. Over the next months of harsh labor, she had a bout of typhus which nearly killed her. Having pulled through that, she found the courage that never left her. “I determined to survive

the war, no matter what they did to me.” Auschwitz was eventually liberated by the Soviets, and Eva survived. Several weeks later she was reunited with her mother, but soon discovered the rest of her family had been killed. By July 1945, Eva and her mother went back to Holland were they met up with Otto Frank, who now knew that his wife and two daughters had also been killed. “He was a broken man. He had lost everything. But he came to see us a few days later with Anna’s diary, which a friend had found and kept for him.”

Otto Frank, helped by Eva’s mother, his second wife, and his step-daughter Eva, devoted the rest of his life to publishing the diary and spreading Anne’s message: “I still believe that deep down human beings are good at heart,” she wrote. Eva is determined to preserve the memory of all Holocaust victims, including Anne, whose diary is now famous. She will speak at Augustana University on Tuesday, October 29, at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at www.augie.edu/ annefrank

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“The Moral Of This Story Is Within You There’s a Spark!” A

New Norm is the seventh book in a collection of stories written by South Dakota author, Tom Roberts and is illustrated by local artist, Jim Brummond. Purchases of this book benefit the programs and services of Children’s Home Society and Avera Behavioral Health. A New Norm is intended for children ages 7-14 and was created as a tool for counselors, teachers and parents. The discussion guide at the back of the

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book (see www.avera.org/newnorm) was developed in partnership between Avera Behavioral Health professionals and Children’s Home Society of South Dakota as a way to help youth talk about mental wellness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 20 percent of our youth experience one or more mental health conditions, such as depression, ADHD or behavior problems and the rates of these disorders are on the rise. In South Dakota, suicide is the second highest cause of death for both children ages 5-14 and young adults ages 15-24. A New Norm expresses how routine thoughts of negativity can sometimes cloud reality making it difficult to enjoy life, to appreciate what is truly good, to have positive relationships, or to develop to one’s full potential.

It is a story that reminds us that perception is reality. That if one is willing to look, willing to accept, and willing to try, there is a light both within and beyond, available to not only illuminate, but change our world for the better. Our hope is that this story and the discussion guide that follows will become a springboard for a conversation that helps to define the dark clouds that shadow so many young people’s lives and how they can make efforts to find the light of a new norm. Over the past 17 years, Children’s Home Society has raised a net of nearly $1.4 million through a combination of sponsorships and sales of over 58,000 books. Titles of these books include, ‘Twas The Night Before Christ, Santa’s Prayer, The Little Lost Sock, Return To The Farm, The Greatest Gift – The Wise Ones’ Journey, and On That One Christmas Eve.

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“Music, itself, is a struggle. But that struggle gives us strength.” -Emmanuel Michael, WHS Drum Major

hile earning her master’s degree in instrumental conducting at the University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls native Kiley Coyne was cautioned about the seemingly daunting task ahead of her. Her instructors warned her — when you take over a band program, expect it to be five years before that program becomes your own. Now in her third year as Director of Bands at Washington High School, Coyne has broken through that unofficial barrier. In her words, “this is our house now.”

In partnership with the Assistant Director of Bands, Ben Harder, Coyne embarked on a mission to change the culture of Washington’s band program. It’s an attitude shift that has made a massive impact on the ensembles, especially on the marching band. “This year every student has stepped up,” said Coyne. And that new mindset hasn’t gone unnoticed. Senior Drum Major Emmanuel Michael has seen the progression from the inside. “The kids view it as a collective now,

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instead of selective. We are a family.” From Michael’s perspective, the band’s growth also gives its members limitless potential. “We are supported with understanding leaders. I, personally, have been given the opportunity to participate in different ensembles with conflicting schedules. But we have found a way to make it work.” In 2017, there were only 25 incoming freshmen in the marching band. Two years later, under Coyne and Harder’s leadership, that number has risen to 53. “We have students jumping back in that quit playing an instrument in seventh grade. They just want to be a part of the excitement,” says Coyne, who won the 2018-2019 South Dakota Outstanding Young Music Educator Award. “We want to build a team. We want to encourage camaraderie. We want students lifting up other students.” The Washington High School Marching Band will end their 2019 season with a special night of performances on November 5; moving their field show, Rivers and Roads, inside the WHS auditorium. The public is encouraged to attend and watch as students perform for the final time this year. Tickets are $12 and available online at https://www.eventbrite. com/o/whs-band-boosters-26336933999 Tickets for the event include both a chicken dinner and entrance to the performance. All ages are welcome. Dinner will be available from 5-7pm with performances at 6pm and 8pm. A silent auction will also be held. All proceeds from the event go to support WHS band programs.

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October Sunset Fishing Tuesday, Oct. 1 • 5:30 - 6:30pm Tuesday, Oct. 15 • 5:30 - 6:30pm Covell Lake in Terrace Park 1100 West 4th Street Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will provide all of the necessary equipment for you and your family to have an enjoyable evening of fishing. Poles and bait will be available on a first come, first-served basis. Individuals 16 years of age and older must have a valid South Dakota fishing license. No registration required. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-8222. Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Tuesday, Oct. 1 • 6:30 p.m. Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street

Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past…believe it or not! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Branford Marsalis Quartet Wednesday, Oct. 2 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. After four decades in the international spotlight, the achievements of saxophonist Branford Marsalis continue to grow. From his initial

2019 recognition as a young jazz lion, he has expanded his vision as an instrumentalist, composer, bandleader and educator, crossing stylistic boundaries while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. In the process, he has become an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence. INFO (605) 367-6000. Mamma Mia! Thursday, Oct. 3 • 7pm Friday, Oct. 4 • 7pm Saturday, Oct. 5 • 2pm & 7pm Sunday, Oct. 6 • 2pm Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater 315 N. Phillips Avenue ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the

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Sale Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 5 • 11am - 5pm Sioux Falls Area Humane Society • 3720 E. Benson Rd. The fall craft and bake sale typically takes place every October. This event features the amazing baked goods and crafted items donated by local members of the community. This event focuses more on fall, autumn and Halloween items. Costume contest for dogs at the event as well, with the winners being chosen via our Facebook page! 100% of the proceeds benefit the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. INFO 338-4441. Showcase of Remodeled Homes & Outdoor Living Showcase Saturday, Oct. 5 • 12pm - 5pm Sunday, Oct. 6 • 12pm -5pm Homes will be located in Sioux Falls and Harrisburg. Tour newly renovated indoor and outdoor living spaces in

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held in the comedy club at Boss’ Pizza and Chicken. These talks are open to all, but the subject matter will be tailored for teens and adults with ADHD. Sew Whimsical Dakota Pieces XV Quilt Show Saturday, Oct. 12 • 9am - 5pm Sunday, Oct. 13 • 11am - 4pm Sioux Falls Convention Center Vendors, HandiQuilter educator, Brother educator, door prizes, demonstrations, silent auction, country store and more! $7 admission, children under 3 free. Lunch available. INFO SFQG2019show@gmail.com Harvest Festival at Strawbale Winery Saturday, Oct. 12 11am - 5pm Strawbale Winery 47215 257th St., Renner, SD Harvest is done and we invite you to join us for a super fun day of wine, games, art, pumpkin painting for kids, discounts on wine, food vendors and more! Sit back and listen to live music all day. INFO (605) 543-5071. All Things Pumpkin Saturday, Oct. 12 • 2 - 4pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum Paint them, carve them, smash them, bake them and eat them! Contact the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum for registration information! 605-367-4414 Viking Days Parade Saturday, Oct. 12 • 10:30am 2001 S. Summit Ave. Join us at Augustana for Viking Days 2019! The Homecoming Parade will run from University Place (formerly 28th Street) to 33rd Street on Grange Avenue. INFO (605) 274-5053. • trendy clothing • handmade jewelry • furniture • photography • local artists & artisans • reclaimed & re-imagined pieces • boutique items

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Singing Bowls Meditation Sunday, Oct. 13 • 2pm Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum Come experience the healing properties of the Tibetan Singing Bowls. The holistic

practice brings relaxation to body, mind and spirit by using the vibrations of the bowls. Enjoy 45 minutes of stillness and leave feeling rejuvenated. Bring a yoga mat or blanket. Please register at: www. maryjowegnerarboretum.com Cost is $20.00. Wibit Event at Midco Aquatic Center Sunday, Oct. 13 • 12 - 5pm Midco Aquatic Center 1601 S. Western Avenue A Wibit® is an inflatable used in the water to create additional fun for all ages! Participants will need to have an active swim pass or pay daily admission rates. Lap lanes may not be available when the Action Tower is in use. No registration required. INFO (605) 367-8222. Sunset Fishing Tuesday, Oct. 15 • 5:30 - 6:30pm Covell Lake in Terrace Park 1100 West 4th Street Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will provide all of the necessary equipment for you and your family to have an enjoyable evening of fishing. Poles and bait will be available on a first come, first-served basis. Individuals 16 years of age and older must have a valid South Dakota fishing license. No registration required. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-8222. Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, Oct. 15 • 1 - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com

June 24th • 2–5 pm • Kevin Ryan Bring your lounge/lawn chair and lunch. We will have snacks available for purchase and South Dakota beer. This is a rain or shine event. Please no outside alcohol.

Spooky Science at Your Washington Pavilion Oct 19, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mark your calendar to join us for Spooky Science www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/spookyscience-2018 on October 19 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. in both the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center. Explore the wonders of science as we experiment, discover and create through hands-on activities for all ages. Costumes are encouraged but not required at this fun, non-scary family-friendly event. For more information, visit washingtonpavilion.org

Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Tuesday, Oct. 15 • 6:30 p.m. Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past…believe it or not! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Kid’s Activity Day Boo! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, Oct. 17 9am - 11am and 1pm - 2pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn about history and

make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning and afternoon times. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com 14th Annual expo for her Friday, Oct. 18 • 2pm - 9pm Saturday, Oct. 19 • 9am - 5pm Sioux Falls Convention Center Tickets are $7 per day or $6 with a canned good donation. Teachers get in FREE with school ID card. Two days of shopping, fun, entertainment and pampering - designed specifically for women of all ages. It is not a home show. It is not a craft show. It is an expo where attendees can shop and enjoy fantastic seminars and a huge array of exhibits representing areas of health, food, wine, fashion, home décor, cosmetics, fitness, entertainment, finance,

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of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A riotous explosion of comedy” (Daily Beast.) INFO (605) 367-6000. Spooky Science Saturday, Oct. 19 10am - 7pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Spooky Science encourages children to explore the wonders of science and art through experimentation, discovering and creating through hands-on activities for all ages. Event favorites include boo bubbles, squishy slime, black cat origami and hands-on interactive science and art activities and experiments. All children will also go home with a bag of Halloween goodies! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ages (605) 367-6000. Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, Oct. 20 1:30pm and 2:30pm 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 Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Sunday, Oct. 20 5:30 p.m. Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West 6th Street Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced

tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past…believe it or not! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Tall Grass Guitar Class Benefit Concert Sunday, Oct. 20 Historic Palace Theatre, Luverne, MN Concert benefitting children’s mental health programs. Pat Donohue, National Fingerpicking Guitar Champion & Prairie Home Companion band leader, Verlon Thompson, singer, songwriter, guitarist and troubador, and Lee Roy Parnell, country & blues artist, singer and songwriter will be performing. Tickets available through the Palace ticket office at 507-283-4339. Reserved seating $30. Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Tuesday, Oct. 22 • 6:30 p.m. Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past…believe it or not! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Voices from the Past Lantern Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery Thursday, Oct. 24 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery Learn about some of the most interesting characters of Sioux Falls’ history, as local actors bring their colorful stories to life on a lantern light walk. Tours begin every 20 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night, advanced tickets are on

sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. Ceili Dance Thursday, Oct. 24 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

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Voices from the Past Lantern Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery Friday, Oct. 25 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50, 8:10 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery Learn about some of the most interesting characters of Sioux Falls’ history, as local actors bring their colorful stories to life on a lantern light walk. Tours begin every 20 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. Defrightful Family Fun Saturday, Oct. 26 1 - 3pm Kuehn Community Center 2801 S. Valley View Rd. Get an early start on your celebration by dressing up in your favorite costume for an afternoon of family fun. Let your ghouls and goblins participate in family-friendly games, win prizes, enjoy inflatables, and much more. No registration required. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-8222. Voices from the Past Lantern Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday, Oct. 26 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50, 8:10 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery Learn about some of the most

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interesting characters of Sioux Falls’ history, as local actors bring their colorful stories to life on a lantern light walk. Tours begin every 20 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. Flick and Float-Coco Sunday, Oct. 27 • 2pm Midco Aquatic Center 1601 S. Western Avenue Looking for a fun afternoon? Come join us at the Midco® Aquatic Center for a floating good time watching a movie. Whoever thought an afternoon watching a favorite movie could be so fun! Inner tubes will be provided. Participants will need to have an active swim pass or pay daily admission rates. Movie shown will be Coco. INFO (605) 367-8222.

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Mrs. Eva Schloss, Step Sister of Anne Frank to Speak Tuesday, Oct. 29 • 7pm Elmen Center Augustana University Campus The childhood friend and step sister of Anne Frank, Mrs. Eva Schloss, will share how she survived the Holocaust and published Anne’s famed diary. The event is suitable for people of all ages including teenagers. This is a special opportunity to hear a first-hand account from a holocaust survivor whose life intersected with one of the most compelling figures in recent history. Hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center of South Dakota & Augustana University. Tickets $20. Augustana students: free. Tickets and INFO www.augie. edu/annefrank Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Tuesday, Oct. 29 6:30 p.m. Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that

run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past…believe it or not! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com 1984 - Aquila Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 30 7:30pm - 10pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Aquila Theatre brings one of the great novels of the 20th Century to the stage—George Orwell’s dystopian 1984—in a chilling and timely production. The cautionary tale is set in the superstate Oceania, a totalitarian regime ruled by the “Party” and its leader, “Big Brother,” who employ the “Thought Police” to quell individualism and independent thinking. INFO (605) 367-6000. Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party Thursday, Oct. 31 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Join us at the annual Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party. Kids can go trick or treating throughout the museum, participate in a costume contest, listen to spooky stories, and more! Admission is free! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Tattered Treasures Occasional Market Festive Holiday Décor! Oct. 31 - November 2 109 First Avenue Rock Rapids, Iowa Tattered Treasures next Market will be filled with festive holiday décor including farmhouse fresh to handmade, vintage style furniture and home accents. It’s a fun destination to shop for one-of-a-kind unique pieces! INFO (712) 470-0913.

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pproaching the village of Milbank from the south and west, what strikes you is the way the landscape first drops away and then spreads out before you in what you realize is a vast valley. In the middle of this valley lies your destination, a small grid of business places and residences that might be Anytown, U.S.A., were it not for the looming sand-tinted tower and the gleaming vertical tanks that spring up from its center to pierce the blue late-summer sky. Clearly Milbank is irrevocably wed to those tall structures, the home of Valley Queen Cheese. What brings you here on the first day of August is a celebration of this marriage, now marking its 90th year. You may think you know something of the Valley Queen

story, but the tale took an abrupt turnabout shortly after the publication of your Valley Queen Cheese: The Birth and Growth of an American Dream, written just after the second generation of family cheesemakers relinquished the reins. It tells how two Swiss immigrants, Alfred Gonzenbach and Alfred Nef, ended up in Milbank though their original plan had been to establish a cheese factory in Montana, how a stop for gas in Milbank stirred interest in starting the cheese factory there, how the first day of operation resulted in one can of milk accidentally dumped down the drain, how the plant grew, how the second generation, Max Gonzenbach and Rudy Nef, refined and expanded the operation exponentially before handing things over to a third generation.

There the book ends, but the cheese factory continued to change and grow under the leadership of Dave Gonzenbach and Rudy’s son-in-law Mark Leddy, before its dramatic shift into a corporate structure. To try to catch up on things, you tour the heart of the new plant. The tour, even if you are the only visitor on it, requires your being wrapped in a gauzy overcoat, and then covering your shoes with throwaway cloth overboots, your head with a gauze helmet, and your eyes and spectacles with goggles, all of which are not to protect you, but rather to protect the contents of the long tables that stretch out before you as you enter the working part of the factory. The contents of the towers start out as whole milk, which is then drained of liquid

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again and again, pasteurized, injected with beneficial bacteria, fermented, transferred to the vats, automatically raked and reraked, all overseen by a few workers clad in gauzy duds much as are you. In the first towers the liquid drained away, the whey, is saved to undergo its own drying and processing, a process notably different from handling in the early days, when the whey was given away, literally as pig slop. In the final stages, what little liquid remains is squeezed out under pressure and washed down the drain. At that point the 40-pound cubes of cheese, completely devoid of moisture, are ready either to be transported to another processor, such as Kraft, for further manipulation into retail products or to be given final touches here to become products in Valley Queen’s own line —to name just a few, Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, Provolone, Gouda, Havarti, Muenster, fat free Cheddar, and Mozzarella, almost everything, ironically, except Swiss. Even myriad whey products, from candy bars to baby formula, eventually find their way to consumers.

Your gracious Valley Queen tour guide, meanwhile, has been citing facts in which billions and millions figure prominently: 63,000 cows in the Milbank area produce 1,400,000,000 gallons of milk, which is then converted into 140,000,000 pounds of cheese. Changes now underway will increase production from 4.2 million to 5.3 million pounds a day and eliminate even the tiny bit of wasted whey. The improvement will cost $53 million. Although dollars and cents are seldom mentioned in connection with other expenses, it does not take a genius to

imagine that millions and billions figure prominently here, as well. Much of the money goes, no doubt, to the truck drivers, cheese processors, and executives who serve the plant, but more and more is being channeled into high school and college scholarships and into contributions to charitable food banks: since 2017, over $600,000 to schools, as well as to local and civic organizations, and to charities. Recent projects have included the replacement of foot bridges in a local park and the establishment of a new musical Main Street in Milbank. The company

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encourages charitable giving by its employees by matching their gifts up to $2,000 each. Emerging dazed from the tour, you get to shake hands with Doug Wilke, current CEO, who, also gauzily attired, has been buzzing about as he checks on the new production methods. What strikes you most is the friendliness, the openness, the ambition and the quiet excitement that pervades the place, all contributing to the confidence that they are up to something very important. Recent competition affirms that confidence. Valley Queen’s reduced fat cheddar was named Best of Class in the last Reduced Fat Hard Cheese competition. The cheese received the top score of 99.15 out of 100. Valley Queen took home a third-place award for its Monterey Jack jalapeño cheese. With your head still reeling, you make your way to the shores of Lake Farley, just north of Milbank, where a huge tent is pitched over red-tableclothed tables in preparation for the celebration of Valley Queen’s 90th year. Here the atmosphere is dramatically changed; all is relaxed and subdued. A group of Swiss-American musicians from Wisconsin is warming up. One of them shows you his newly acquired, intricately decorated accordion. The group is to strike the theme of harmony for the rest of the day. Other guests arrive: your host, Max Gonzenbach and his counterpart Rudy Nef, now both key members of the Valley Queen board of directors, along with other members of both families, many of whom greet you warmly although they hardly know you. A simple picnic meal is served. Max invites you to sit at his table where you meet Patricia Frazee, who has written an important short history of the Gonzenbach side of things. She and Max’s wife Trudy have much to discuss, so you are free to take in the harmonious renderings of the Swiss musicians singing, playing instruments, and even producing amazing deep chords with four long wooden alpine horns. You catch another sign of accord as Rudy touches Max’s shoulder quickly in passing by. The gesture seems laden with friendship, satisfaction, harmony, accomplishment, the accumulation of decades of achievement. Reluctantly, mindful of prior obligations, you make your apologies for leaving early, but Max won’t let you get away without receiving a bagful of gifts. You depart still imbued with the warm feeling which has so suffused the lakeside gathering. Back at your motel you examine your gifts: samples of Valley Queen cheese products, of course, but also a chocolate bar, ground coffee, a cutting board and utensils for cutting cheese, and a small book, The Richest Man in Town, by V. J. Smith, a spokesperson for Dakota State University at Brookings. Later, reading through the book you find yourself laughing aloud, weeping, and musing over its messages: that personal happiness has little to do with money, that you are responsible for your own happiness, and that establishing relationships and doing good are the keys to a happy life. No doubt about it: Valley Queen is about a whole lot more than just cheese.

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n a rural state like South Dakota, barns dot the landscape as far as the eye can see. A few years ago, one of those old barns in the Tea area caught the eye of Alecia and Jerry Jongeling. “We live in that area, and we went by that barn all of the time and were intrigued by it,” says Alecia. “In 2017, it was on the market with 10 acres of land, but then it went off the market again.” The barn kept calling to the Jongeling’s, however. They continued to drive by the barn, keeping an eye on it, wanting to know that the barn was going to be saved. So, even without a “for sale” sign on the property, they contacted the land owner in February of 2018 and made an offer. “We closed on the sale the next month,” Alecia says with a smile. Originally built in 1929, the barn had been used for cattle, so a few stalls with sliding doors still exist inside. Another room in the front was used by a previous owner to raise hunting dogs. The barn was relocated to its current spot in the 1980s, so the Jongeling’s were fortunate that it had a sturdy structure and a more “modern” foundation.

“The barn sits on a flood plain,” says Alecia, “but you can tell looking at the foundation that the inside has remained dry.” Although there were some obvious issues with areas of the roof and siding that was off, she says, the bones of the barn were solid. The work on the roof and siding began in the summer of 2018, but the decision on what kind of siding to use came about by an interesting contest. The Jongeling’s had a long-standing “discussion” about which one of them was more Dutch. Jerry said he was, because his mom came from Holland. Alecia claimed more Dutch-ness from her side of the family. They decided to do the 23 And Me test, and the siding decision would rest with whichever person’s results came back with more Dutch heritage. Jerry won. Although she didn’t get her first choice on the siding, Alecia likes the look of the vertical wood boards, which they plan to white wash and complement with darker trim. One of the cattle stalls inside the barn holds stacks of the original siding, which they plan to incorporate somewhere else.

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With the exterior work taken care of, work started on the inside, with Jerry giving the barn a good pressure washing and new wiring. A new staircase has replaced the ladder that originally led up to the loft – a loft big enough to serve as a basketball court. In fact, Alecia says, they have heard stories from neighbors who say, “I used to play basketball in that barn!” Alecia says she is curious about the original floor upstairs, currently

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still looking for someone to restore the cupola, which has holes that came from shots that someone had apparently fired from the inside to get rid of the pigeons that had made a home there. This area of South Dakota hasn’t been without its share of seasonal storms, but Jerry says when you are inside the barn, you’d never know it. “It’s so sturdy,” he says. “The wind can be blowing hard outside, and you can’t even hear it inside. They both compliment the team of professionals who have

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studies would be extensive – and expensive. So, for now, they continue the renovation work for their own enjoyment, which recently included hosting a birthday party commemorating the barn’s 90th birthday, which coincided with their son’s 16th birthday. A collection of big, wood cable spools served as tables outdoors and, even when the weather turned rainy, they were able to move the musicians and 140 guests inside. They love their neighbors who live in houses along one side of the property, just across a quaint wooden bridge. The neighbors are great

about watching over the barn, they say, and they often get pictures of sunrises and sunsets or wildlife who come visit the property. The Jongeling’s didn’t even have to come up with a name for the place, because a sign proclaiming it as “Da Barn” with the 1929 date hangs outside. They recently discovered a handprint in the concrete outside the door that had been covered with dirt. It’s a mystery who the handprint belongs to, but that just adds to the character and storied life of “Da Barn.”

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MARIE KONDO THE KITCHEN BY JIM MATHIS

y now, you’ve surely heard about Marie Kondo; she’s the petite Japanese tidying consultant with an Emmy-nominated TV show and a best-selling book. She’s appeared all over the news and been name-dropped everywhere over the last few months. She says her mission is “to spark joy in the world through tidying.” She’ll help you clean up and throw out all the clutter that is making you miserable. And that process will bring you joy. Yep. Here’s the thing, my beloved and I are not the kind of people who save everything. Neither of us is tremendously sentimental; we each have a handful of things that mean a lot to us, but not a huge amount of anything. Our house is relatively uncluttered

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without a lot of tchotchkes. And when my bride needs a little inspiration to clean out a closet or a drawer, she’ll turn on an episode of Hoarders and then she’ll go to town. But lately we’ve been taking on the task of cleaning out my mother-in-law’s house. My in-laws are a different story. Both come from large working-class families and grew up during the Great Depression. They kept everything! A little scrap of wood, a piece of fabric, a rubber band. Everything that might possibly, someday have a higher purpose was saved. Now don’t get me wrong, the house was neat and orderly, but every closet, drawer and two garages were full of stuff.

This is where Marie Kondo comes in. After weeks of cleaning up my in-laws’ house, we’ve gotten pretty good at separating things into piles of stuff to keep, donate, sell, or throw away. We’ve made numerous trips to the church rummage sale (donate), a few runs to the city landfill (throw away) and sold a bunch of stuff to friends and relatives. And we’ve each found a couple of keepsakes. My beloved finds great joy in this catharsis. Getting a few boxes out of the house and to a good home makes her feel great. Ms. Kondo instructs people to hang on to the items that bring you joy, and for my beloved the joy comes from letting it go. Back at home I reached into the cupboard above the fridge one day last weekend. It’s where I store my cutting board (that gets used daily) and baking sheets along with a few twelve-packs of Fresca, ginger ale and tonic water. And as has happened frequently of late, when I grabbed the cutting board, a cake pan that hasn’t been used since the Clinton Administration came down with it. Needless to say, that cake pan sparked no joy. It was time for it to go. Now I was motivated. Up on a step stool I went, digging to the back of the cupboard. In no time, I’d filled a box with bakeware, pans and pitchers that never get used. They all went into a box for the next trip to the church rummage. Next I moved to the corner cupboard between the dishwasher and the sink. It’s one of those with a lazy Susan built-ins that makes it easier to get to the stuff stashed in back. This has become a sort of dumping ground for all manner of kitchenware, especially the ever-growing collection of travel mugs. There was a plastic one from a friend’s ad agency in Indianapolis, a bunch of knock-off Yeti-style tumblers, and a few that I frankly didn’t remember. We have three or four that get used frequently, and most of them have our company logo on them. A bunch of the unused went in the donation box along with other miscellany that never should have been kept. I continued around the kitchen; if it didn’t spark joy (or if it caused angst) it went to the donate pile. If it had exceeded its expiration date, I tossed it. All in all, I didn’t spend more than an hour, but it felt great to get things cleaned out. I feel safe opening doors without fear of being clocked by random cookware or causing an avalanche of tumbling tumblers. So, get in touch with your inner Marie Kondo and toss out that spatula that always gets wedged in the drawer. Eighty-six that old colander with rust on the handles and say goodbye to the decadeold jar of turmeric. I think you’ll find you stand a little taller and walk a little lighter in your kitchen, and you just might find that long-lost wooden spoon of Gramma’s that sparks a little joy in your life. Do yourself a favor, eat something good today. When he’s not in the kitchen, Jim runs ADwërks, an advertising agency and ADrenaline, a sports marketing company from his office in downtown Sioux Falls.

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company’s machine breaks down. The company’s owner, an old school chum of Niels Bohr, calls in the physicist for help in fixing it. Bohr examines the machine. He draws an “X” on the side and says, “Hit it right here with a hammer.” The company’s mechanic hits the machine with a hammer. It springs into action. The company’s owner thanks Niels Bohr profusely and sends him on his way. A few days later, the owner receives an invoice from Bohr for $10,000. Shocked, the owner phones Bohr. “Niels! What’s this $10,000 invoice? You were only here for 10 minutes! Send me a detailed invoice.” Bohr agrees to send the invoice. A few days later, the company’s owner opens a new invoice reading: Drawing “X” on the side of your machine $1, Knowing where to put the “X” $ 9,999, Total $10,000. Knowing the value of your work is important. As a Level I Sommelier, I’ve gained some knowledge that allows me to know where to draw the “X” on a wine list (I know I’m comparing myself to a physicist, but there are some physics involved in opening a

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bottle of wine!) The following should help you out, hopefully in the near future, when you are wondering what to order from a wine list.

1. ASK. Sounds like simple advice, but one of easiest ways to discover something new is to ask your server or bartender. Asking a simple question like, “What would you drink?” will illicit a few choices for you to ponder over.

2. POINT. A technique that works really well when you’re looking for a suggestion is to hold out the wine list to the server and point to a wine that’s in your price point and then ask, “What would you recommend that’s similar?” Your server will know what price range to stay in and will recommend something you didn’t even know you were looking for.

G 3. SHARE. Share with your server wines you usually drink so that he or she can make an educated recommendation. “I usually drink KJ Chardonnay, what would you recommend?” or “I drink Louis M. Martini Cabernet all the time, I’m looking for something different.”

4. OLD SCHOOL. When in doubt, choose a red wine with red meat, and a white wine with seafood. But don’t forget one additional rule: Pinot Noir with salmon!

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This is one of my favorites that I use all the time. Ask your server, or preferably the manager, if they have anything “in the back” that’s not on the list. It’s a great feeling to have the manager look around, lean in, and say, “I actually have a Grenache that we just brought in and hasn’t made the list yet. I’ll go get it for you.” A lot of restaurants will have wine in stock that does not appear on their wine list. Use this technique to discover a restaurant’s best kept secret. Another version of this, if you’re only looking for a glass, is to ask if the restaurant has any open bottles that are not on the By-The-Glass list. You might be in for a treat if your timing is right!

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Mix and Match Happy Halloween!

Cliff Avenue Greenhouse carries a wonderful selection of home and holiday décor. New items are arriving daily!. Cliff Avenue Greenhouse. 2101 East 26th Street (605) 3326641 and 7310 West 41st Street. (605) 362-9727.

Create a Halloween keepsake with your kiddos at Color Me Mine. So many wonderful holiday items to choose from — and quality time to boot! Color Me Mine. 3709 W. 41st St. (605) 362-6055.

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Winter is Coming! Will your neck be warm? Patterns, yarn, needles, and classes! Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, (605) 271-0741, www.athenafibers.com.

A Place for Everything There is a place for everything with StarMark Cabinetry’s storage features. Maximize every inch of cabinetry space with roll outs and pull outs, drawer organizers, lazy susans and pantries. View more cabinetry organization options in our showroom. Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry. 600 E. 48th Street North. (605) 977-3660.

Update Your Holiday Décor! Update your holiday décor with handmade items from local artisans at Stacey’s. We have something for everyone’s style and budget. Stop in today to find your one of a kind! Stacey’s Vintage Art Boutique. 27102 Albers Avenue, Sioux Falls. I-29 exit 73 then east 1/2 mile.

JuLiana’s Boutique is your go-to boutique for one-of-a-kind unique clothing and jewelry. Introducing one-of-a-kind, hand made jewelry made by Jill Monfieltto, who is a Baltic SD native. We are proud to offer her line of earrings, necklaces, bolos and handbags. Prices vary. Juliana’s Boutique. 196 E. 6th St. (605) 271-1824.

‘Tis the Season Snap up a delightful vintage throw to add to your fall décor from the Nauti Nice booth at I-29 Antiques. Think outside the box and decorate with unique and interesting objects. Find the things that bring you joy! I-29 Antiques. South on I-29 to exit 73, then just 1/4 mile west. Open 7 days a week. (605) 368-5810.

Dance Booties Check out our brand new selection of adorable dance booties! Adorable and so warm and comfy! The Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Avenue. (605) 335-8242.

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The story of Oliver the Ornament is a universally identifiable tale that will appeal to people of all ages. Its a story of tradition, love, friendship, forgiveness and joy. It’s a story of Christmas. Shop the entire selection of Oliver ornaments, books, puzzles and more at Firefly Boutique. 210 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-6147.

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Dragonfly carries a large selection of all your fall favorites. Candles, delicious teas, holiday décor and so much more. Dragonfly. 206 E. Main St., Luverne, MN (507) 449-2060.

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Younger, Softer Looking Skin Ostrich oil is a deep-penetrating, moisturizing, antiinflammatory oil that is high in unsaturated fatty acids. Supplements the essential fatty acids, hydrates the skin, and increases elasticity, resulting in a younger, softer look and feel. Aids in normalization of tissue, scar and stretch-mark prevention and reduction, reduces itching & redness, soothes sunburn, and promotes scalp, hair, and joint health. Available at Heidi’s Décor & More. 2101 W. 41st Street. Located on the east side of Scheel’s. (605) 271-9339.

Join us every Thursday for Ladies Night! Great atmosphere, delicious food, drink specials and more! You deserve a night out! Carnaval Brazilian Grill. 2401 S. Carolyn Ave. (605) 361-6328.

Festive Holiday Décor! Tattered Treasures next Market will be filled with festive holiday décor including farmhouse fresh to handmade, vintage style furniture and home accents. It’s a fun destination to shop for one-of-a-kind unique pieces! Our next Occasional Market is October 31, November 1 & 2. 109 First Avenue, Rock Rapids, Iowa. (712) 470-0913.

Boody Brand Club Pilates carries the best active line around — Boody — with a super comfy sports bra made of bamboo and eco-friendly. Shop the selection of Boody brand items and more at Club Pilates. 57th & Western. (605) 681-6556 www.clubpilates.com/siouxfalls

100% South Dakota Grown Plan a visit to Wilde Prairie Winery, the premier locallyowned winery producing 100% South Dakota grown grape and fruit wines. 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD (605) 582-6471.

Hours of Comfort Warmies® Plush are the world’s best-selling heatable soft toys. These super popular adorable designs are not only fun playthings, they provide hours of comfort and are loved by all ages. Warmies are gently scented with French lavender that is known for its wonderful fragrance and calming characteristics. Warmies are suitable for all ages. Find your Warmies at Kidtopia. East side Dawley Farms location and 57th &Western. (605) 334-4825.

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Spend a few minutes in the Visions Eye Care Optical Boutique and create a look you’ll love. Brands are carefully selected for style, quality, function and reputation. Fun. Unique. Professional. Functional. Something for everyone with hundreds of frames to choose from. Visions Eye Care, 6201 S. Minnesota Avenue. www.sdvisions. com, (605) 274-6717.

Hate to say it, but winter is just around the corner and it’s time to get your kiddos some new snow boots! Shop the large selection at Stride Rite. 2425 S. Shirley Avenue. (605) 362-7728.

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Memorial Lanterns ACE Hardware carries a large selection of home décor including these wonderful keepsakes for loved-ones that have passed. Memorial lanterns are a lovely way to remember family and friends. ACE Hardware. 210 E. Lincoln St., Luverne. (507) 283-4161.

Be Care Love Be Care Love is more than brand, it is a mantra and mission for selfcare. Be in the Present. Care for Yourself. Live in Love. We believe self-care isn’t selfish. Everyone deserves to live a happier life. Available at Salon 75. 626 S. Kniss Avenue. (507) 283-4343.

Stuff Their Stockings Stuff their stockings with delicious candy this year. Caramels and chocolates are a sweet way to show your loved ones you care this holiday season — without having to spend a fortune. The only downside? You may end up saving them all for yourself! The Christmas Haus. 312 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-2122.

Fall Tire Special Are you in need of tires? Great news! Papik Motors is offering a $200 Mailin Rebate on a set of four tires from Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Hankook, and Pirelli when purchased with a GM or BuyPower Card® OR $100 Mail-in Rebate with any other form of payment. Some exclusions apply. Offer Ends: 11/30/19 Contact our service department TODAY at (507) 283-9171 or (712) 472-2595 to find out more!

High Quality & Great Taste If you’re looking for high quality and great taste, you’ve come to the right place. At Take 16 Brewing Company we take pride in attention to detail, giving you the great tasting beer you’ll come to expect and enjoy. We offer the best in craft beers. Take 16 Brewing Company is proudly located in Luverne, Minnesota. Plan a visit today! 509 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (866) 663-9986.

Your Fashion Headquarters Apricot Lane Boutique is your fashion headquarters for the latest styles and trends in women’s clothing and accessories from the L.A. Fashion District, with new merchandise arriving daily! Shop with us at the Shoppes at Lake Lorraine!

Bank Nite FREE Family Movie Join us at the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Luverne! A FREE, family-friendly movie, which includes a cash drawing as it was done in the 1930s, is shown on the first Thursday of every month at 6pm. (To be eligible for cash drawing, you must be present at the conclusion of the show.) www. palacetheatre.us, facebook–Palace Theatre Luverne. Sponsored by Papik Motors and First Farmers & Merchants Bank.

Skrewball Whiskey Make delicious cocktails with this amazing peanut butter whiskey. Peanut Butter & Jealous: 1.25 oz. Skrewball Whiskey, .75 oz. Raspberry Liqueur, .5 oz. Half and Half. Shake all ingredients in a cocktail mixer with ice. Strain into a coupe and garnish with three salted peanuts. Let all the other drinks look on with envy. Get your Skrewball Whiskey at Good Spirits Fine Wine & Liquor. 41st & Minnesota. (605) 339-1500.

Inspire…Ignite…Create! Join us for fun and prepare to amaze yourself! Creative Spirits is all about celebrating individual creativity and also making great memories in the process of making awesome art! We have everything you need to succeed. You can join us in the studio, or you can have our Midwest mobile team come to you. Please call (605) 553-9493 or email heather@ creativespirits.com We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Add these stunning emerald and diamond earrings to your wishlist! Price will vary. Available at The Diamond Room, 3501 W. 57th Street, (605) 362-0008.

We can’t wait to get to know you. Apply today to be a part of our amazing ModSquad. Free photoshoots, fun styled sessions, hair and makeup + the BEST senior portraits in the area. We can’t wait to show the world just how unique you are. Our fun studio, voted a Local Best, is located in Downtown Sioux Falls, SD. Apply today at www.julieprairie.com or give us a call at (605) 359-6640.

Where Fashion Meets Fun! Come shop, relax and unwind while you find everything you need for your fall wardrobe at Beautique. 513 N. Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD. (605) 582-2882.

Gather ‘Round & Enjoy Life! Gather ‘round and enjoy life, one bite of delicious cake at a time! Our cakes offers a nostalgic experience with a modern approach that will leave you craving more! Nothing Bundt Cakes. 2101 W. 41st St. (605) 799-1013.

Top Notch Style Year Round Summer Enjoy a touch of summer in your home year round with a delightful cactus. Several to choose from and you will love the new selection of unique pottery. Oak Ridge Nursery. 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon. (605) 331-4421.

Cozy sweaters, cute booties, and all the accessories you need and want to take your style up a notch. Our mission is to create a community where women feel worthy and empowered to embrace their inner beauty and the confidence to let it shine. Stop in to our new storefront at 112 E. Holly Blvd. in Brandon, SD and let us help you embrace your style! You can also find us www.thepaisleypod.com and @thepaisleypod on Facebook and Instagram. Smile, you are beautiful!

Denim is Our Specialty Joe’s Icon Skinny $159 - Premium denim is our specialty at Posh. Find Joe’s, Hudson, AG, 7 FAM and more! Posh Boutique. 5019 S. Western Avenue. (605) 271-2164, www. poshboutiquesf.com

KUENN Brilliant Gloss Spray Finish up your hairstyle with a spritz of this gloss spray. A fine, weightless spray that delivers a luminous shine to all hair styles. Great for adding beautiful shine to dull, lackluster hair. Get yours at Rainn Salon and Spa. 57th & Western.

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We buy sizes 0 6X. Secondhand brand-name casual & business apparel, footwear & accessories for women. Style Encore. 3812 S. Western Avenue. (605) 275-5592.

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Check out our new wine list! 15 new wines available. And stop in and buy a bottle of wine to go! New super competitive prices for all wines on the off-sale list! Wine Time on Main. 330 S. Main Avenue. www. winetimeonmain.com

These “Simple Girl” dressings fit any eating plan and also taste delicious! We offer a selection of clean eating dressings, BBQ sauces, and seasonings that add some healthy flavor to your meals. Organic, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, 0 Fat, 0 Carbs, and 5 Calories or less - Find your “Flavorite” at VitaLife Sioux Falls - in the CNA building downtown (605) 940-7546.

A Bohemian Flair Scout jewelry specializes in designing modern, multi-use jewelry with a bohemian flare. Many of our pieces convert from wrap bracelets to necklaces. All of our items are beautifully displayed and packaged to brighten your day or make the perfect gift. Prices starting at $14 and up at You’ve Been Framed. 57th & Western. (605) 361-9229.

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hat are you going to be for Halloween? A simple enough question…right? Well, not if you grew up in my home. For religious reasons, my parents didn’t propagate fantasies of the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus or let us celebrate Halloween. In one sense, I understand their hesitation to take any focus away from Christ on Christian holidays. However, growing up I knew plenty of families who succeeded in maintaining the true meaning of holidays while at the same time enjoying egg hunts and photos on Santa’s lap. I never did understand the boycott on Halloween. Today, as a parent and Presbyterian, I have no conflict or issue with our daughter, Parker, enjoying holidays to their fullest – and that includes Halloween. In fact, it’s probably because I didn’t get to celebrate it as a kid, that when it comes to decorating for the holiday, I go a bit overboard. Because we live in an 1888 Folk Victorian home, I’ve worked to keep the décor complimentary to the era of our home and its current furnishings. One of my favorite items is a large black and white portrait of a woman I picked up for just a few dollars at an estate sale. The photo was probably taken around the time our home was built.

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Although she’s not smiling, she has this smirk on her face that makes me wonder what she’s thinking. From her perch in the parlor, she welcomes us and our friends each time we pass through our front door. Although she startles some visitors from this vantage, it’s when she’s stored, hanging in our basement during off season, that she’s frightened me — and Parker. There’s just something about flipping on the lights, carrying a basket of laundry, and catching an unintended glimpse of her. I think it’s her eyes… I also have several Victorian-era inspired ghost mirror clings that appear to be etched into the glass. When she was about three years old, Parker named them all. I wrote the names down so we’d remember, but I guess there’s no need because each fall when we pick which mirrors they’ll haunt, Parker remembers. Like the painting, there are no smiles, but it’s a bit difficult to be scared by a ghost named Uncle Catastrophe or Aunt Flutterfly. Although I love decorating my home for Halloween, and I feel like it’s easy to come up with creative décor, deciding on a costume for myself is not something I’m very good at. I’m fortunate my husband, Shon, likes this task - except it seems my role is never very flattering.

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A few years back he took inspiration from the Coen Brothers’ movie, Fargo. He was the car salesman, Jerry Lundegaard and I was Chief of Police, Marge Gunderson. It’s not that I want to be a sexy something – that’s not my personality – it’s just that on an evening when we’re seeing all our neighbors and quite a few friends, I’d at least like to look good in photos. Now, I do have to admit that Halloween was chilly and as Marge Gunderson I was quite warm! Parker’s ideas for my costumes aren’t much better. “Mom, I know what we can do for our family costume. I can be Snow White. Dad can be the huntsman. You can be the Old Hag and carry an apple.” To be fair, he has had some ideas that I enjoyed. We were Clue characters one year and, my favorite costume was when we went as zombie Kennedys. Shon wore a suit and went to a salon for a professional bullet wound to the head. I wore a vintage pink dress, my pink pillbox hat and gloves. Because adults like to dress up just as much as kiddos, some years we’ll host a dinner party. For the tablescape, I pull out an old lace tablecloth with moth holes and set it with a few black rubber rats and several black and silver candlesticks. In addition to the rats, Parker and I found a faux taxidermy owl at Lowe’s. His eyes light up. Spooky! At this point, I’ve become quite picky about what I buy because it seems I have acquired more than enough, so Parker has to develop a good argument before I buy anything new. A few years ago, in Target, she did win the discussion over buying a talking scull. It repeats everything you say. Not my smartest purchase, but definitely her favorite. And really, isn’t Halloween all about the kids?

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Spooky Destinations OF THE MIDWEST BY JESSICA WEISCHEDEL

his great country of ours is full of history. You can find stories near and far that are interesting, inspiring, jaw-dropping, troubling, fascinating, and sometimes even…spooky! Here are some of the most terrifying spots you can find in the Midwest. Unexplained mysteries, scary encounters, and bonechilling events that are sure to thrill whoever seeks to find out more. So read on, if you dare.

Decatur, Illinois: Greenwood Cemetery Ancient and creepy, Greenwood Cemetery is one of the most haunted sites of the entire country. It is likely that it was previously an Indian burial ground. The cemetery was often robbed in the mid-1900s, and one of the most impressive mausoleums had to be torn down because it was so badly ruined, yet there have been reports of strange occurrences near where it once stood. The Civil

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War Memorial stands in honor of many Confederate prisoners who died from Yellow Fever while on board a prison train going through the area. It is believed that some of them walk the grounds of the cemetery. Visitors have encountered a man in a tattered uniform who seems lost, then disappears. The ghost of a woman in a white wedding dress looking for her fiancé has been seen, known as the Greenwood Bride.

South Bend, Indiana: Tippencanoe Place Located inside the Studebaker Mansion, Tippencanoe Place is now an elegant restaurant and venue. The mansion has four enormous floors of stone and brick with 40 rooms and has been a Red Cross Hospital as well as a venue for entertaining many high members of Indiana Society as well as President Benjamin Harrison. Employees have reported that a number of playful spirits are said to haunt the place, including a mysterious woman in white and a maid named Beatrice. Some have seen things move on their own, flickering lights, and mysterious blue orbs while eating dinner here.

Council Bluffs, Iowa: Squirrel Cage Jail Some ghosts are said to be still wandering around the Squirrel Cage Jail, which was built on the site of the old St. Paul’s Episcopal Church morgue in 1885, and was in continuous use until 1969. The signatures and dates of many of its infamous prisoners remain scratched in the cell walls. There have been reports of the friendly

ghost of Otto Gufath, a former jailer, walking around the halls of the jail cells and opening an occasional door or two. A little girl has been seen inside a cell, dressed entirely in gray and with a very mournful expression on her face. Some visitors have said to feel something tugging and feelings of being watched or followed are the most frequently noted events, as well as the voice of a little girl in various places throughout the jail. The presence of two ghost cats have also been reported.

Hutchinson, Kansas: Hutchinson Public Library Opened in 1901, this library is apparently haunted by the spirit of a former librarian called Ida Day Holzapfel. Hired in 1916, she was well known for being serious and stoic all of the time, and extremely dedicated to her job. She left in 1954, to become a catalog librarian for another library, but she was killed in a car accident on her first day. Shortly after, her apparition was seen and even chatted with a staff member in the basement of her former workplace. A new librarian claims to have been confronted by a stern old lady who emerged from under the shadowy stairs, then dissolved into the dark. Ida is sometimes seen sorting through books or browsing racks. Others have heard footsteps and felt occasional cold spots, as well as feeling someone tapping on their shoulder or saying their name in the library.

Gulliver, Michigan: Seul Choix Point Lighthouse For decades it’s been said that Captain Joseph Willie Townsend,

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former light keeper of Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, remains attached to the old structure. Appointed in 1902, his tenure was cut short after he passed away in 1910. There have been extensive reports of apparitions, objects and furniture moving on their own, and the scent of Captain Townsend’s cigar smoke. Several disembodied male voices have been heard, and hazy faces have been seen in bedroom mirrors.

Stillwater, Minnesota: The Warden’s House There have been thirteen different wardens from Stillwater State Prison who have occupied this house over the years. However, there is one resident who is said to haunt the place. Warden Henry Wolfer’s daughter, Gertrude, died suddenly of appendicitis after giving birth to a son. There have been persistent reports of a lady wandering the rooms of the house in search of her infant son, and sometimes she is seen looking out of the windows or standing at a cradle in the upstairs bedroom.

Springfield, Missouri: Pythian Castle Built as an orphanage and retirement home in 1913, by the Knights of Pythia fraternal organization, this castle was later owned by the U.S. Military as a service club for more than 50 years. The 40,000 square-foot castle contains more than 50 rooms, including dungeons and a ballroom. It is rumored that German prisoners of war were kept in basement cells here. Some visitors have reported seeing the ghosts of children, and many have captured orbs in photos they have taken in the basement. Cold spots have been walked through, and muffled ghostly voices have been captured on EVP recordings. A young boy often makes himself known in the boys’ dormitory.

Valentine, Nebraska: Centennial Hall Museum

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The oldest standing high school building in Nebraska, Centennial Hall Museum was once a public school, built in 1897. Now it is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former student who died in 1944, after someone poisoned the reed from her clarinet. Some of the teachers claimed to see her in the hallways after her death, and after the school was converted into a museum, there have been reports of music filtering out of the empty music room.

Anamoose, North Dakota: The Sage Hill Bed & Breakfast A charming and lovely place to stay, this little bed and breakfast has an unexpectedly chilling vibe for some visitors, who have reported feeling cold spots, seeing lights flickering, and seeing ghosts. Spirits are said to have lingered here since it is a renovated old schoolhouse. It was known as the “White School”, after Colonel Samuel White. Approximately 100 children attended the school. Objects will go missing without explanation, and strange moaning sounds have been reported. The smell of cigar smoke

is believed to be that of a former superintendent of the school, and glimpses of black shadows have been seen out of the corner of guests’ eyes. Lights turn on and off, and strong feelings of uneasiness have also been explained here.

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Founded in 1856, Moonville in southeastern Ohio is an abandoned coal mining town. One structure that remains today and the only way into the old ghost town is the Moonville Tunnel, where legend has it the ghost of an engineer named Theodore Lawhead, who was killed by a train passing through the tunnel, wanders along the track bed at night. A woman can sometimes be seen crossing the tracks, and a ghost with a white beard and wearing a white robe, carrying a lantern, can be seen at night. Odd lights flicker about the tunnel, resembling a lantern swinging back and forth. Many have felt a cool chill at the far end of the tunnel, and a foggy mist resembles an apparition of a man in an engineer hat walking across the tunnel.

Rapid City, South Dakota: Hotel Alex Johnson Built in 1928 and hailed as “the showplace of the West”, this great venue was frequented by famous guests including President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Alex Johnson died in the hotel in 1938 but is said to still hang around. Room 802 and room 812, in particular, are said to be haunted with phantom music and strange sensations of being choked. Windows tend to open on their own, and “help me” has been found written in the fogged-up mirrors of the bathroom. And perhaps even more famous is the tale of The Lady in White. During the 1970s, it was reported that a young bride committed suicide by flinging herself out of the window of room 812. Those that knew the young woman insisted there was foul play, stating that she was much too happy and friendly to commit such an act. The fact that she was to inherit a large sum of money only strengthened their argument. Yet, no one was ever convicted of her murder and the suicide ruling stood firm. Guests now claim the young bride wanders the halls of the eighth floor in a white gown, searching for those responsible for her death. It has been reported that the window of room 812 is often found open in the morning and that dresser drawers are taken out, turned upside down and put back in place.

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Land ‘O Lakes, Wisconsin: Summerwind The Lamont Mansion, aka Summerwind, was built as a summer home in 1916. The original owner thought there was an intruder and fired two shots, but there turned out to be nothing there. And so the story goes that this home was haunted right from the start, with reports of all kinds of paranormal activity such as unexplained whispers and moving objects. In 1988, the mansion burned down due to lightning, but to this day visitors still report the feeling of an unseen presence and floating orbs.

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my Marsh hadn’t really given breast cancer a thought. She had no family history of it, after all. Yet when the lifelong Sioux Falls resident had her annual exam last year, her Sanford Health primary care physician reminded her she was due for her annual mammogram. And she took the time to have one, even though the breast exam at her appointment had gone fine. It turned out to be a smart, possibly life-saving decision. It’s a decision she urges every woman to make – every year, no excuses. In her work as an EMS educator for Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Marsh, 49, is used to thinking about other people’s health. She educates, trains and certifies firefighters to care for patients in emergency situations. She also has volunteered as an EMT and

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paramedic for fire departments and ambulance services since 1992. Now it was time to think about her own health. Marsh’s mammogram returned with a result that warranted an ultrasound and biopsy. Then her doctor told her the news: Marsh had a tumor, and it was cancerous. “It just took my breath away,” Marsh said. “I was so not expecting that because I didn’t have any symptoms.” Then things moved quickly. Marsh soon met with a surgeon, physician assistant and nurse navigator to understand all of her options for the type of breast cancer she had, which was a more aggressive form. With a tumor the size of a pencil eraser, she chose a lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy. After her same-day surgery, she faced six rounds of chemotherapy, followed by 20 radiation

“I have the rest of my life now because I did a routine mammogram.” treatments and finally immunotherapy every three weeks. Marsh endured chemotherapy’s cruelties, including gastrointestinal problems, frequent fluid infusions and a twoday hospital stay with a blood transfusion. Despite being so sick, though, she managed to stay on track with her treatments. Focusing on the end goal helped her stay healthy mentally, as did the support around her. Her Sanford Health nurse navigator, social worker and dietitian helped. So did the infusion center staff. “They took really good care of me, and they made sure that I was staying positive.” Friends and family, including her family of 200 firefighters, offered support ranging from rides and soup to phone calls and weekly cards. “That emotional support was extraordinary for me,” Marsh said. “They wanted me to be OK. That made a world of difference for me.” When Marsh talks about the help she received from her 89-year-old mom, who lives with her, she tears up. During chemotherapy, her mom checked on her constantly, made light with Marsh of her hair loss and fixed her chocolate malts when that was all Marsh could eat. “She took such good care of me through the whole thing. She was a mom.” Marsh learned some key lessons through her journey this past year. • Remember routine screenings: “My treatment was scary and hard, but I have the rest of my life now because I did a routine mammogram.”

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average of 57 minutes. Uhing recommends women who are already active continue on their current course and to go by feel when it comes to intensity. Lying on your back should be avoided after the first trimester, so make changes accordingly. For instance, instead of sit-ups do planks. If you don’t have a regular exercise routine before pregnancy, it’s not too late. Uhing suggests women start walking three to five times a week. Mind-body exercises such as yoga are also recommended as well as any type of pool exercise such as water aerobics. “Anything in a swimming pool is amazing for a pregnant woman — it feels good because you’re floating and it takes pregnancy out of the equation,” Uhing said. In the end, Uhing said exercise will help with stamina during labor and delivery, which is a very active time. “First-time moms can push three hours without intervention,” Uhing said. “We really want people to come in physically fit to withstand the labor process.”

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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.

Give Me Back My Bones! by Kim Norman Cast a spyglass ’round here while breakers curl and pound here. There’s treasure to be found here — I feel it in my bones! A stormy night at sea has uncovered some longburied secrets and surprises. Is that the mast of a shipwreck? A faded pirate hat? And what’s that hiding in the sand? A mandible and a clavicle, phalanges and femurs, a tibia and a fibula — could there be a set of bones scattered across the ocean floor? And who might they belong to? A jaunty rhyme takes readers on an underwater scavenger hunt as a comical skeleton tries to put itself back together piece by piece. Make no bones about it: this rollicking read-aloud will have young ones learning anatomy without even realizing it. Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com

Mr. Scruff by Simon James Everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong together in a unique way. Polly belongs to Molly, Eric belongs to Derek, Berry belongs to Terry. But poor Mr. Scruff, alone in the rescue shelter, doesn’t belong to anyone. Then a boy named Jim walks in, and they seem to get along. Jim and Mr. Scruff don’t look anything alike, and their names certainly don’t rhyme, but they may end up belonging to each other just the same. From author-illustrator Simon James comes a warm, winning story about friendship and finding a home. Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

Maisy’s Field Day by Lucy Cousins Join Maisy and her pals for Field Day! First is the egg-and-spoon race (oops, Eddie’s egg is a little too wobbly). No problem, there are lots more games to play — a wheelbarrow race, a threelegged race, and even a get-dressed-up-silly race. When it’s time to play ringtoss, Eddie’s trunk comes in handy, and in the relay race, Maisy and Charley run as fast as they can. Last of all comes a great big game of tug-of-war, where both teams fall down laughing at the end! Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

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Hide and Seek by Katie May Green A midsummer moon shines on Shiverhawk Hall, where portraits of children come alive on the wall. As night falls, the playful painted residents wake up for another Gorey-esque rhyming caper. When the DeVillechild twins are nowhere to be seen, the other children escape their frames in search of two girls in white dresses — and, possibly, a midnight game in the garden. Out in the night air, through the maze, and into the woods they go, looking for their mysterious friends. Will they be able to find the twins before the sun rises? Charming and eerie without ever being too scary, Katie May Green’s second tale is perfect for Halloween story times and bedtime read-alouds after a long day of play. Ages 5 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com

Stardust by Jeanne Willis One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it’s finding Mom’s lost wedding ring or winning the costume prize, her big sister always shines brighter. In her grandfather’s eyes, though, she is a star. As he dries her tears and they both gaze up at the night sky, he tells a story about how everything and everyone is made of stardust and we all shine in different ways. With illustrations from new talent Briony May Smith, this is a touching story about being true to yourself from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Where’s the Witch? Five stylishly illustrated spreads show a series of gently spooky creatures hiding behind bright felt flaps in this Halloween offering. A mirror on the final spread makes for a satisfying ending to the book’s search-and-find inquiries. A perfect book to share with very little ones. Ages 0 mos - 3 yrs candlewickpress.com

Maisy Goes to a Show by Lucy Cousins Today, Maisy and her friends are off to the theater to see a show starring Flora Fantastica! First they line up to show their tickets. After the usher helps them all find their seats, the lights go down, and Maisy and her friends take in a feast for the senses: dramatic flashing lights, colorful costumes, amazing songs, and lots of exciting characters. From the rise of the curtain through intermission (and snacks) to a standing ovation at the end, Maisy takes her fans on a trip to the theater that makes a new experience familiar and fun. Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read-aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, author Patricia Toht and illustrator Jarvis capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite holiday tradition. Readers will be happy to follow along with each step, from picking out the perfect specimen at the pumpkin patch (be sure to stop for cider and toffee apples) to carting it home, scooping out the insides, carving a scary face, and finally lighting a candle inside — savoring the familiar ritual of transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind glowing jack-o’-lantern. Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

The Right One for Roderic by Violeta Noy All ghosts wear white sheets. That’s just what ghosts do. White sheets are good for haunting people, and they make the ghosts feel like part of one big family. But one little ghost named Roderic wants to wear something different. He tries all sorts of things: a bag, a rug, a boot. Can he find the right one for him? Find out in this colorful picture book from debut authorillustrator Violeta Noy. Ages 5 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. “I want to be an astronaut!” she says to everyone who will listen. While her mama is away, Astrid and her papa have fun acting out the challenges an astronaut faces on a space mission — like being in zero gravity (“I can do that all day long!” she says), eating food from a kind of tube, and doing science experiments with the help of cookie sheets. When at last it’s time to meet Mama at the air base, Astrid wears her favorite space T-shirt to greet her. But where exactly has Mama been? Channeling a sense of childlike delight, Ken Wilson-Max brings space travel up close for young readers and offers an inspiring ending. Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com

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OCTOBER 13-19 samples, helping during routine preventative care for pets, nursing care for hospitalized patients, setting up and assisting for surgery, monitoring anesthesia, performing dental cleanings, keeping records up to date, helping to maintain the hospital and equipment, and much more.

Pippa, best friend of John & Carol Snobeck Kevin, best friend of Gail Malenke

Diane, winner you are the m All of a prize fro – just City Pet Care ! call to claim to be claimed Prize needs ys. in with 30 da

Rex, best friend of Autumn Barnett

Each month we will choose and feature cute pets. Your pet could be next, so send in a picture today. Email your photo – just one per pet – to etc.mag@sio.midco.net. Please make sure they are high-resolution photos (the highest setting on your camera). Include in email: pet’s name and owner’s name. Pet owners must own the rights to all submitted photos.

Sunny, best friend of Diane

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HILARIOUS! NONSTOP PANDEMONIUM.”

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A COMEDY FOR THE AGES.

PHOTOS BY MATTHEW MURPHY

ALL AGES.

October 18-19 | 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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