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A Bottle of White, A Bottle of Red (and more) at

Cellar 54

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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f you know Billy Joel, you know those words from his song Scenes at an Italian Restaurant. But, there is much, much more than a bottle of red and a bottle of white at Cellar 54 Wines.

If you would have told Jenna Snyder ten years ago that she would be the owner of a wine bar shop, she probably wouldn’t have believed you. You see, at that time, she was working in a bank and, admittedly, didn’t really know anything about wine.

Enter Ray Hoffmann

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Hoffmann was the owner of Luciano’s, an Italian restaurant that started in Sioux City and then added a downtown Sioux Falls location. He became a customer of Snyder’s at the bank, and the two struck up a friendship.

“Then he told me he needed a manager at the restaurant and that I should come work for him,” Snyder recalls.

So, she left the bank and joined Hoffmann.

From time to time, they would talk about what it would be like to just have a wine shop without the restaurant. But at the time, it was just talk.

After four years, Snyder left Luciano’s for another opportunity. Eventually, Hoffmann did decide to close the restaurant and focus just on the wine business. He found a storefront in a strip mall in the Dawley Farm development and opened Luciano’s Wine Cellar. Snyder returned to work with Hoffmann again, and it wasn’t long before he was talking about retiring...and talking to Snyder about taking over the business.

“It was kind of crazy,” says Snyder. “I didn’t know anything about wine before working with Ray, and I certainly hadn’t imagined myself buying the business.”

However, that’s exactly what she did, and on April 1, she became the owner of Cellar 54 Wines.

“Ray wanted to keep the Luciano’s name, which made sense,” she says, “and by then I was

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excited about creating something of my own.

I added new paint, flooring and shelving, and changed the name to Cellar 54.”

The name is an homage to her mentor, who was born in Germany during a time when most babies were born at home. For Hoffmann, that was at House 54.

Now, with a month of business under her belt, Snyder is enjoying the challenge.

“Wine changes so much, so there is always something to learn,” she says.

“More people are getting interested in wine, so that just motivates me to keep learning. People know there are reds and whites, sweet and dry, but there’s so much more to it. I have one distributor alone that has several thousand different wines.”

When Snyder was working at Luciano’s restaurant, she had the chance to learn firsthand about the varieties and complexities that come from different vineyards. She also had the chance to taste some very “high end” wines. However, she says you can absolutely find a great wine to fit your budget.

“When people come into the shop and are new to wine or aren’t sure what they want to try, I’ll first ask them a few questions about their taste preference, sweet or dry, and I’ll ask them about their price point. After that, I can point them in the direction of some wines they might want to try.”

Snyder does try to encourage people to try something new. For example, she says many women like wines that are on the sweeter side, but they never get past a Moscato. So, she will tell them about other varieties – including reds – that they should try.

She wanted Cellar 54 to be more than just a wine shop, so she added tables for

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customers to come in and have a glass of wine or to come with friends and buy a retail bottle to enjoy there at the shop. She is also hosting wine tastings twice a week on Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm and Fridays from 6-8pm. For just $20, guests learn about and sample six different wines while they enjoy conversation and appetizers.

“In addition to the regular weekly wine tastings, I’m planning to have other events,” Snyder says. “Wine reps visit the shop regularly, and from time to time I hope to have an event where one of them will come in with higher end wines to try.”

Snyder is also putting the finishing touches on a room in the back where groups or parties can hold a small event and enjoy wine in a space they have all to themselves.

Even with the excitement of this new venture, Snyder still finds herself in a little bit of disbelief that she is a business owner.

“This is the first time in my life no one else is paying me,” she laughs, “and that’s a lot of responsibility! But, when all the licenses transferred over to me, I realized that I can now go wine exploring and buy what I want to carry here. Ray is still around for a while to help with the transition, too, and I really appreciate that.”

She says she has learned a lot about herself throughout this process.

“Sometimes you don’t give yourself enough credit, which you need to do, because then you learn what you’re really capable of.”

Snyder is also excited about the opportunities this brings to the east side of town.

“There wasn’t anything like this over here, so hope people will come and visit,” she says. “And, if you aren’t already a wine lover, you can become one!”

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Oak Ridge Nursery Open House April 30 • 8am - 6pm May 1 • 8am - 5pm May 2 • 11am - 5pm 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd. Brandon • Vendors and a food truck, coffee, cookies, pop, bounce house • Fireplace pros on-site Sale Details: • 10% off all perennials • 20% off potted flowering crab trees • 20% off packaged spring bulbs and seeds Parent and Me: Pickleball Challenge May 1 • 10-11am Terry Redlin Elementary School

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Registration required. www. siouxfalls.org South Dakota Symphony: Centennial Season Launch with Emanuel Ax Saturday, May 1 7:30-9:30pm Washington Pavilion World-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax launches the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s centennial with Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. This performance is the finale of Mr. Ax’s week-long SDSO residency including concerts

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April 24, 25, May 1, 2 • 2pm Orpheum Theater The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an

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Crafting for Seniors Ages: 55+ May 2 • 1-2pm Morningside Community Center Being engaged in hands-on creative activities can improve motor skills, strengthen social connections, reduce stress, and alleviate anxiety. It can also be good for the brain. Join Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation for a relaxing afternoon of creating and socializing with friends.

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May the 4th be with you! Are you a Star Wars fan? Your child will have a fun evening creating Yoda Soda, Chewbacca Chow, and Jabba Jigglers. By the end of the class, participants will have the knowledge and practice to make these tasty treats at home for their friends and family to enjoy. $10 per child.

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The Texas Tenors Saturday, May 8 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion You will not want to miss out on this one night performance.

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Cinco De Mayo Celebration Saturday, May 8 • 10am-4pm Falls Park The annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will be filled with food, dancing, art, music and a kids zone, making this a fun family day.

The Great Cardboard Boat Race Saturday, May 8 • 1-3pm Midco Aquatic Center Cardboard boats can really float!

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Virtual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Date: May 8 • 9-11am Website: https://www.facebook. com/CincoFiestaSiouxFalls Description: Join us in celebrating the rich and vibrant Latino Cultures in our midst. The Fiesta benefits Caminando Juntos, a ministry of the Presentation Sisters.

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Sunset Fishing Tuesday, April 13 • 6-8pm West Covell Lake Whether you already enjoy fishing or would like to learn how to fish, this program is for you! Fishing is a great way to relieve stress while spending time outdoors. Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will provide all of the necessary equipment for you and your family to have an enjoyable evening of fishing.

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Essentially, footvolley is beach volleyball except players are not allowed to use their hands, and a soccer ball replaces the volleyball. Come try out this perfect combination of summer sand volleyball and all the skills of soccer in a pickup game format. Registration required. www.siouxfalls.org The Fantasticks May 13- 15 • 7:30-9:30pm Washington Pavilion This spring, we’re taking things safely outside for a

novel rendition of a true-blue Broadway classic. Join Good Night for a journey through young romance, scheming matchmaking and the travails of a mysterious bandit. That’s right — “try to remember” The Fantasticks, presented to you in full in the Paladino Hohm Sculpture Garden at the Washington Pavilion this May! Hike + Yoga May 15 • 9-10:30am Great Bear Recreation Area Ages: 18+ Take your yoga practice to the trails! Hike + Yoga is an hour and a half hiking and yoga experience created to help you connect with nature, community, and your inner self.

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Registration required. www. siouxfalls.org Sioux Falls Storm vs Iowa Barnstormers Saturday, May 15 • 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Watch the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League take on opponents from across the country at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

AMA Coin & Stamps Show Saturday, May 15: 9am-5pm Sunday, May 16: 9am-4pm Sioux Falls Convention Center Coins, Stamps, Sports Cards ,

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Buy - Sell - Trade - Appraisals Good Earth Outdoor Concert Sunday, May 16 4-5:30pm Good Earth State Park at Blood Run 26924 480th Ave. Sioux Falls Enjoy an evening at the park listening to music at the Good Earth State Park amphitheater.

Tuff Roots will perform and the food Truck on hand will be the Big Orange Food Truck. The concert is free to attend with a park entrance license. Some permanent seating is available but audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Please be respectful and practice social distancing.

Casey Donahew Concert Sunday, May 16 • 7pm The District 4521 W. Empire Pl. Please join Pepper Entertainment and The District in welcoming Casey Donahew back to Sioux Falls for a show at the District. Over the last 18 years, Casey Donahew has risen from a favorite on the local Texas music scene, racking up 21 #1 singles, to a nationally hot touring act who consistently sells out venues all across the country.

Spring Parade of Homes™ May 15-16 & 22-23, 2021 Saturdays & Sundays (1-5pm) Tour newly-built homes in the Sioux Empire. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in new homes to get ideas, meet with builders firsthand and catch up on the latest home decorating and design trends.

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, May 18 1-4 pm

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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. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions. INFO (605)367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Into the Pit Quarry Tour Tuesday, May 18 9:30am Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Concrete Materials and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free Admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register in advance. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Toby Keith Concert Thursday, May 20 • 7pm Denny Sanford Premier Center.

Toby Keith brings his Country Comes To Town Tour to the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center May 20!

Intro to Geocaching Hike Thursday, May 20 5:30-6:30pm Great Bear Recreation Area Ages: 10+ Geocaching is a fun and exciting way to integrate technology into our outdoor pursuits. On this hike, you’ll embark on a scavenger hunt for a cache hidden by other geocachers.

You will navigate the hike using a GPS unit. On this hike, you will learn how to operate a GPS unit, and you’ll have the opportunity to use it while hiding a cache to mark its location and to search for a hidden cache. $5 per person.

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Kid’s Activity Day Where the Buffalo Roam! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, May 20 9-11am and 1-2:30pm 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

prints) $39-54. Ample on-site parking. Short walk across the river to Falls Park and the Falls Park Farmer’s Market.

Into the Pit Quarry Tour Thursday, May 20 • 9:30am Departs the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue Take a trip into an active quarry owned by Concrete Materials and view modern quarry techniques while discussing techniques of the past. Free Admission, space is limited; call (605) 367-4210 to register in advance. www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Kane County Cougars Saturday, May 22 6:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Kane County Cougars Friday, May 21 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

Falls Art Market: May Saturday, May 22 8:30am- 1:30pm BronzeAge Art Casting 1110 N. Weber Ave. Stroll the lawn at this relaxed art market featuring original art, artist demos and outdoor workshops on 4th Saturdays from May to August. Meet local artists and check out their pottery, paintings, wood works, jewelry, metal, glass, fiber arts and written word. Drop by for all-ages workshops.

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Sioux Falls Canaries vs Kane County Cougars Sunday, May 23 • 2:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

Good Earth Outdoor Concert Sunday, May 23 • 4-6pm Good Earth State Park at Blood Run 26924 480th Ave. Sioux Falls Enjoy an evening at the park listening to music at the Good Earth State Park amphitheater.

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Night Ranger Concert Thursday, May 27 8-11pm The District See Night Ranger live at The District May 27!

Good Earth Outdoor Concert Sunday, May 30 4-5:30pm Good Earth State Park at Blood Run 26924 480th Ave. Sioux Falls Enjoy an evening at the park listening to music at the Good Earth State Park amphitheater Amy Ellsworth will perform

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The Amidon Tragedy

BY WAYNE FANEBUST

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uch of early Sioux Falls and Dakota Territory history is shrouded in mystery. Names appear in the record and our curiosity is aroused. Those of us who seek to uncloak the mystery, instinctively react and research; we ask questions. We wonder: who were these people and why did they come here? Did the pioneers look at the raw land and see city as we may look about us and try to see the land as it once was in its natural

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state? Was their forward looking vision more creative than ours as we look back and try to recapture some of that which has been lost over the span of time? Is our desire to interpret and write about the past and its people as great, or greater, than the desire of our ancestors to tame the wilderness and put to work for mankind?

In 1857, a party of speculators from St. Paul, calling themselves the Dakota

Land Company, arrived at the falls of the Big Sioux River with the intent to claim it and use the landmark as a centerpiece for their town. But they found that the falls had been claimed the year before by a rival company from Dubuque, Iowa.

The name selected for their town site was “Sioux Falls.” Undaunted, the St. Paul men claimed 320 acres of land next to the claim of the Iowa men and called their

Chief Little Crow of the Santee Sioux

plot of land “Sioux Falls City.” The rival companies decided to pool their resources and start building. It wasn’t long before settlers arrived.

Among the early arrivals at the Falls was Joseph B. Amidon, an erudite easterner who had been living in St. Paul with his wife Mahala, son William and daughter Eliza Jane. The Amidons had lived in Vermont and New York prior to moving to the West. William, usually referred to as Willie, and Eliza Jane were just two of four children who lived to become adults.

Six others died in infancy. The strain of losing so many children must have weighed heavily on Amidon’s first wife, Emma Morse of Dorset, Vermont, for she died back East. On October 5, 1855, Joseph married Mahala St. John Drake in

St. Paul. In 1858, the year Minnesota was granted statehood, the four Amidons left St. Paul for their new home in Sioux Falls.

The Joseph and Mahala Amidon claimed land on the left bank of the Big Sioux River, below the falls where a creek drained into the river. They built a small house near the claim, above the falls, using rough quartzite stone. The location of the house is marked on the hand-drawn map of the town site. Willie’s claim was to the north of his parents on ground that sloped upward to the top of the great bluff that partially ringed the fledgling town site.

In 1861, when Dakota Territory was created by Congress, and county governments were established, the elder Amidon was selected to be the probate judge of Minnehaha County, and son

Willie was elected to the office of county commissioner. Having the public trust along with the rich soil, abundance of water and scenic beauty everywhere, the transplanted easterners must have felt especially blessed.

Judge Amidon was described by his daughter Martha Amidon Seaman as a man of high character who was devoted to the common good. He was an upright, honest and a courageous God-loving man, natural leader who led from the heart and with only the best intentions. Having experienced the loss of so many loved ones, he suffered from depression, but he never let his personal problems cloud his judgment nor did the mental maladies ever overshadow his love for his family. Joseph B. Amidon was a brave man who feared no man or beast and

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yet he owned no guns and had “never fired a gun in his life.”

In the summer of 1862, Sioux Falls consisted of fifteen dwellings, none of them fancy, along with a newspaper office that periodically produced the Dakota Democrat, a blacksmith shop and a saw mill. There was also a “hotel” called the Dubuque House, made of rough stone, but the crude structure was not well patronized. That summer a contingent of horse soldiers, Company A, Dakota Cavalry from Yankton was temporarily encamped at Sioux Falls because of disturbing reports of Indian trouble in

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Minnesota. The Civil War raging full force in the East and South, but the small, isolated Dakota prairie town seemed to be basking in peace and quiet. It is doubtful that anyone in the area was well-armed.

All that changed on August 25, 1862.

That morning the judge and his son set out in an ox-drawn wagon to cut hay for the government on Willie’s claim. As they expected to be out all day, they packed a lunch. Unfortunately they failed to return home that evening and were never again seen alive.

A neighbor, Berne C. Fowler heard gunshots from up on the bluff about 4

o’clock that afternoon. Thinking it was Willie shooting at blackbirds, Fowler recalled saying “I wish Willie Amidon would not send the blackbirds down to my corn.” Mahala had prepared supper for her husband and stepson, but as they failed to appear she became frantic with fear. In the dark, she made her way to the soldier’s camp in the company of her large dog. She pleaded with the officers of the camp to make an effort to find the missing men. Although they were fearful of being attacked by Indians, a contingent of soldiers searched the area, found the wagon and oxen in a shed, and the empty

Map of Sioux Falls City, August 29, 1862

lunch pails, but no sign of the two men.

They returned to camp with a view of returning to the bluff in the morning and make another search.

At sunrise the next day the soldiers resumed their search. Mahala, who had spent the night in fear with only her dog for company, watched the horseman move up the bluff until they were out of sight. She kept her eyes on the bluff until she saw a single rider galloping back to the town site.

The news was bad. Both men were found dead in the cornfield; Joseph shot three times and Willie seven times by combination of bullets and arrows. It was believed that

Willie had left the hay meadow and went into the cornfield to chase off a flock of blackbirds. In so doing, he accidentally came upon a group of Indians, led by Sisseton Sioux warrior White Lodge, who were sent

by Chief Little Crow to attack and drive out the settlers.

The entire settlement was united in mortal fear but they gave the Amidons a proper burial, next to the grave of Henry Masters, who died in 1859. The handdrawn map of Sioux Falls City shows the location of the three graves. On August 29th, Sioux Falls was abandoned. The entire population hastily loaded up food

and supplies and headed for the safety of Yankton, the territorial capital. In a letter to her daughter Martha, Mahala Amidon said: “It was the hardest thing for me to leave your father there. I can’t bear to think he lies in that desolate place, with no friend to even visit his grave.”

It seems very unlikely that Mahala ever returned to Sioux Falls to visit the graves of her husband and stepson. But there is a note from a Sioux Falls man, in 1881, that confirms the bodies of the two men were exhumed from the graveyard on what is now North Duluth Avenue, and reburied in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, in unmarked graves.

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recipes 23 Last Day of School Treats

at home 24 The Mike May Home

vino 34 Your Mom Deserves Nice Stemware

man in the kitchen 38 Reemerging into Society

knick knacks of life 44 How to Spend Our Limited Time?

A Mom’s Conundrum

health & well-being 46 Can Essential Oils Help with Seasonal Allergies?

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Last Day of School Treats

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Treat your student or yourself to a warm muffin on the last day of school.

Everyone is worthy of something special after the school year that was anything but normal.

Chocolate Chip ( or peanut butter chip ) Muffins 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 1/2 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg

1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp baking soda Either 1 cup peanut butter chips or 1 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup each

Stir together applesauce and oats in a small bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter, both sugars, egg and vanilla. Add the applesauce mixture and blend well. Stir in the dry ingredients and then add the chips of your choice. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake at 350˚ for 22-25 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test. Makes 12-15 muffins. Best when served warm!

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The Mike May Home

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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ust over two years ago, Mike May moved into a new home at the southern edge of Sioux Falls. A dad of three, ages 15, 18 and 21, he was excited about the features of the house, which he attributed to the previous owners.

After living there a year, however, he decided it was time for some help to make it a little more his own. So, he called on Michelle Marino and Denise Cotter from Houndstooth House.

“The house and location are fantastic, and the previous owners did such a nice job,” he says, “but there were some things that just weren’t me.”

May describes himself as outdoorsy, earthy and rustic, and those few words were all the designers needed to make a plan.

“I came home one night, and they had been working during the day and everything was done,” says May. “I couldn’t believe it. I thought I only wanted to change some light fixtures and rugs, but they brought in accessories and more.

And, I kept all of it but one thing.”

He points to the built-in shelves around the fireplace in the living room as one example of a “before and after.”

“Before Houndstooth came in, this looked like a typical guy’s house. Pretty bare. But now the shelves are filled with things like rustic décor and great pictures of my kids.”

The grey sectional couch in the living room is a great place to unwind with a fire in the fireplace or look out the large windows to the backyard. The open floor plan is great for when the family is there to hang out or for entertaining friends.

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The kitchen features dark cabinets with a backsplash of earth-toned tiles.

The island has a unique stacked-stone base and a top that curves out toward the tall chairs. Two cut metal pendant lights, matching the sconces in the entryway, hang over the island.

The dining area brings in both the rustic and the outdoorsy that May talked about, with its wood table and a large black and white print of a moose elk. However, there are also unique touches with cushioned chairs along with a bench at the table and the fact that the moose elk’s antlers are tinted gold. For this space, the lighting choice was a striking black round fixture accented with gold studs.

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May says the designers were able to capture his style in the master bedroom, which already had a cool factor going on with its tray ceiling and big windows. The striking headboard and footboard look like they were crafted from barn doors, and the two oversized, fur pillows on the bed add to the “outdoorsy” feel of the room.

“Those pillows aren’t probably something I would have picked out for myself,” says May, “but once they put the room together, I loved it.”

He appreciates all the “designer touches” that Houndstooth brought to his home, such as adding a rug on top of the beige carpeting in the master bedroom.

The rug they added has swirls of blue and beige tones, pulling everything from the carpet, the wall color, and the wood of the bed and nightstands.

A pocket door opens to the spacious master bath which seems to go on forever.

A freestanding tub sits opposite the double vanity with its cool blue mosaic countertop. The large white marble tiles on the wall are accented by narrow bands of small tiles in blues and browns. Past that is the roomy walk-in shower, separate toilet room and an enviable walk-in closet with built-ins for extra storage and three small windows to bring in natural light.

The main floor has two additional rooms, one that belongs to his daughter and the other that May uses as an office.

“Denise and Michelle worked so well with my daughter,” he says. “She’s also earthy like me, and they found the perfect things to pick up on her personality.”

The designers took down a big bulletin board in the small alcove in the bedroom

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and installed a mirror with a touch light. By next adding a wood table and overstuffed chair, they created the perfect dressing table space.

The lower level features a fantastic family room space. The seating area has a curved, dark leather couch, large flatscreen TV and a corner fireplace.

“I love how warm and outdoorsy it is,” says May. The L-shaped bar has seating for six tall chairs, with plenty of storage behind the bar, including wine racks and rails for hanging glasses. A high-top table sits near the bar with probably one of the main conversation pieces in the room – the antler chandelier.

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The lower level also is home to May’s son’s room, a guest room and a workout room with plenty of space for equipment and free weights, complete with a mirrored wall and TV. For all the decisions May had to make on lighting and other accessories as he personalized the house, there was one decision that was harder than the rest combined…and that was the decision to put in a pool.

The back of the house has a firepit space, a covered pergola and already had an in-ground trampoline. But then, the question was “do I or don’t I?” when it came to the pool.

“I must have talked to more than 20 people about the pool,” he says. “Every single one of them said do it, so I did. And, I have absolutely no regrets.”

With summer approaching, that pool decision seems better than ever. There’s no doubt he and his kids will be spending plenty of time out there. The houses in the neighborhood have plenty of space around them, and a grassy waterway behind the house also provides a little privacy from neighbors. A row of young aspen trees lines the area behind the pool.

“I don’t want to wish time away, but I am excited for about five years of growth on those trees to provide some shade and really add to the look of the back.”

May knew when he saw the house that it would be perfect for his family. With plenty of space now when they are all together, it will also remain that perfect earthy, outdoorsy and rustic home for May once he’s an empty nester.

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Your Mom Deserves

Nice Stemware

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

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Riedel Burgundy stemware

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hat kind of wine glass does your mom use? If it’s anything but Riedel, get ready to blow her mind. The 11th generation Austrian glass company has been the leader in the stemware industry for a very long time. When it comes to enjoying your favorite fermented beverage, there is no question that the art and science of Riedel stemware makes the wine-drinking experience that much better. Need proof? Try the following “experiment” with your mom and astonish her senses.

Items you will need: • Riedel Burgundy stemware (the Vinum line is a nice one to start with or splurge on the brand-new Wine Wings Pinot Noir Glass!)

• A “Joker” glass (any inexpensive wine glass with a rolled lip.)

• A good bottle of Russian River Pinot Noir (Two wineries I would recommend are J or MacMurray Ranch.)

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Rolled Lip

Riedel Glass

Arrange the two glasses in front of you, Riedel glass on the right and Joker glass on the left. Pour about 4 oz. of your Pinot Noir in the Riedel glass first. Swirl vigorously. Now get your nose in there and smell, really smell. Pick out the nice cherry aromas and perhaps a hint of chocolate or licorice. According to Georg Reidel (10th generation glassmaker) in order to properly smell a wine, your nose needs to be inside the glass so far that your upper lip rests on the rim of the glass. And if you’ve ever been to a glass tasting with Georg Reidel, you better do what he says!

Now, comes the fun part: Pour the contents of your Riedel glass into the Joker glass. I’ve been to tastings where the same wine

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“Joker” Glass

is poured into two different glasses, and the two are compared.

Doing it this way is much more powerful. You see, when you physically pour the Pinot Noir that’s in your Riedel glass, your brain is processing the fact that it’s the same exact wine in both glasses. Now, just smell your Pinot Noir in the Joker glass. Smell anything different? Smell anything at all? Smell your empty Riedel glass, just for fun. Smell anything now?

I won’t ruin the experience for you by describing the outcome in detail, but I think you get the idea. Remember to transfer your wine back to your Riedel glass and finish enjoying your wine the way it was meant to be.

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Either way, strain the leaves prior to use.

Fill a glass or julep cup (they get nice and cold and are really pretty) with crushed ice and add 3 oz of your favorite bourbon and 2 Tbsps of the mint simple syrup. Stir until your glass is frosty and cold. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

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Anybody can tell you that this glass is better than that glass, but nothing replaces your own experience doing this fun exercise. So this year for Mother’s Day, enhance your Mom’s wine with a set of Riedel glasses and give her the gift that keeps on giving, or in some cases, the gift that gets used daily. Carpe Vino!

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Reemerging into Society

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ever have I been so happy to see an email from a hospital system. One Saturday morning in early March, I got a message from Sanford in my inbox; “Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccination” it beckoned. I didn’t hesitate and a couple of days later I waited in a happy queue of strangers to get my first jab of Pfizer’s finest.

Less than a week later, I drove my beloved to the same spot. There were tears of joy. It felt like a great weight was being lifted. About a month later, fully vaccinated, we did something we had not done in more than a year; we went out to dinner.

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Yes, we went OUT to dinner. Not a drive-thru. Not take-out. Not a chilly, al fresco patio meal. We went out to a real restaurant and had a real meal with cocktails, wine, and multiple courses served by a charming (and understanding) team of servers, front-of-house managers, and bussers. To be honest, we were a bit lost. Real clothes, real manners, no dog at our feet to clean up the stray crumbs. The two of us who were proud regulars at many great establishments in Sioux Falls, felt like rookies. It was prom night all over again. Why are there so many knives and plates; what is going on here???

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predict it would be more than a year before we felt any semblance of normality.

On that first Friday night out, my beloved and I chose Morrie’s for dinner. We discussed whether we were really ready. Was it safe? Had it been long enough after our vaccinations? We determined that Morrie’s was big enough to keep tables apart, and the Vanguard Group was diligent about their staff wearing masks.

We committed; I made a reservation.

When we arrived, it felt foreign to us. We had forgotten what it was like to be waited on, but somewhere around the end of my martini and our appetizer (their outstanding slab of Nueske’s bacon) our muscle memory kicked in. We ordered a bottle of wine, split a wedge salad, and indulged in phenomenal steaks; mine with au poivre; hers with blue cheese. We ordered desserts to go,

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as we’ve done numerous times before. It was a glorious night.

The next Friday, my beloved suggested R Wine Bar. We’ve been ordering take-out from there at least once a month throughout the pandemic. The food is always great, and while we didn’t feel safe eating in, Riccardo and his team were always happy to bring our order to our car. When Kara suggested R Wine Bar this time, she was thinking we’d order take-out yet again, but I assumed we’d dine in. After all, as we’d talked about the places we were looking forward to eating at again in real life, R Wine Bar has always been high on the list. We strapped on our masks and made our way to Riccardo at the host stand. We were dining out again! The second time in a week; the second time in 14 months.

I hadn’t made reservations, and despite it being the last Friday of Restaurant Week, Riccardo made room for us in the event

space in the back. Soon we had the Restaurant Week specials, along with Riccardo’s expertly paired wine choices, delivered to our table. Our second meal out felt much more normal, much more comfortable right from the start. We knew the process; we knew how to act. The bright, open space felt welcoming. As usual, the food was outstanding, and the experience was something that simply can’t come out of a to-go box. Oh, how we have missed that feeling.

So much has changed over the last year. We’ve lost some good restaurants, and the survivors are still recovering. Never has it been more important to leave a little extra tip. Twenty percent is a good place to start, twenty-five is better. Think of all you’ve saved by eating at home for the last year; now it’s time to open your wallet. And even though our Mayor has determined we don’t need

to wear masks, the scientists beg to differ; wear a mask on the way in, put it on again on the way out. Stand a few feet back from the host stand and the other patrons when you can. Get vaccinated.

Wash your hands. Be a good person.

Soon my routines will begin again; breakfast at Haskett’s, lunch at The Diner, sitting inside at Bread & Circus or Look’s or Grille 26. Sadly, we didn’t get a chance for a last order of lobster corn dogs or cioppino at Turks & Caicos or one last Carne Robusto pizza from Red Rossa, but we look forward to supporting the restaurants that have meant so much to our community. Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

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How to Spend Our Limited Time?

A Mom’s Conundrum

BY LURA ROTI

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here’s a Bible story that often haunts me. It’s the one where Jesus visits sisters Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42).

As I remember the story, when Jesus arrives at their home, Mary stops what she is doing and sits and visits, while Martha keeps cleaning and working on food preparations. At a certain point, Martha gets a bit upset that she’s doing all the work while Mary continues to sit and visit. And, as I interpret the story, Jesus responds to her annoyance by telling Martha that her sister Mary’s actions are actually the correct actions, because she is spending her time with him instead of cooking and cleaning.

Time is a precious commodity. And for most moms, a limited resource. All too often, like the sisters in this story, moms have to choose between time with kiddos and work (because there’s always more to do) and household tasks.

The reason this story haunts me, is far too often, I choose Martha’s path. The reason? It’s tough for me to relax when there are outstanding things to be done. In order for me to relax and enjoy time with our 10-year-old daughter, Parker, I feel like work needs to be wrapped up and the household in order.

Of course, if I go with my gut, and mop the kitchen floor or answer just a few more e-mails, soon the window of opportunity is closed, and Parker is happily entertaining herself and doesn’t really want to hang out with me anymore. So, there I am, with a clean house or empty in-box and a huge load of Mom Guilt!

What’s a mom to do? Well, recently I began trying a new technique. On the weekends or when my workday is done, if Parker asks me to do something with her, unless supper is at risk of burning, I immediately do it. And when it comes to household and yard tasks, if I make the task somewhat enjoyable, I don’t need to choose between Parker or accomplishing the task, I can

simply and ask Parker to join me.

Growing up, that’s what my mom did. If she was working in the house or yard, we were too. And this is probably how I learned how to do things like gardening … and house cleaning for that matter. How else are kids supposed to learn? YouTube? How many YouTube videos are there out there on how to dust? A lot, actually!

Fold laundry? Loads (excuse the mom joke!)

Over Easter weekend, I put this new realization into practice and advocated for Parker to help me mulch our flower beds. She was all for it because I gave her a ride in the wheelbarrow as we made trips to and from the mulch pile. I’m so happy that at 10 she still thinks a wheelbarrow ride is fun. I know soon enough she will think it’s too silly.

She happily helped me apply mulch between plants, and Parker even wanted to take a turn maneuvering the wheelbarrow. It made this ranch girl so happy! Growing up West River on a small ranch, there are quite a few skills I learned out of necessity that I worry Parker will grow up without. Getting chores done before and after school for one thing. Frankly, in our household of three, we don’t need her to do anything. But during the summer months she needs to have things to do so she values her free time. So, this summer, before having friends over or going to the pool, my plan is that she will need to complete a short list of daily chores.

I think the reason I put assigning chores off so long, is as a parent, giving a kid a chore list, is a chore. Parker is quite good at not doing chores and not letting me know she didn’t do them. So, at the end of a workday, when I just want to unwind, instead I need to make time to check to ensure the chores were done. If they are not done?

Well, then I need to be ready for an argument. And who wants an argument at the end of a long workday? Not me.

How to make chore follow-up fun? I’m sure there’s a YouTube video on that…I’ll just have to make time to watch one.

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Can Essential Oils Help with

Seasonal Allergies?

BY DAWN FLICKEMA, MD, AVERA MEDICAL GROUP INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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es! Essential oils can be a great way to help decrease the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Some of the general symptoms of seasonal allergies include: • Sneezing • Wheezing • Nasal congestion • Coughing • Itchy, watery eyes • Runny nose • Itchy throat • Stomachache • Itchy skin • Hives • Fatigue • Irritability

How Do Essential Oils Work?

Today’s professional practitioners use approximately 300 essential oils for their healing effects. However, as few as 10 essential oils can cover the needs of most households for

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antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, pain, mood and relaxation uses.

The most effective way to use an essential oil is through inhalation or application to the skin in a carrier oil such as coconut oil, jojoba oil or olive oil. Pure essential oils have a chemical structure that is able to stimulate the olfactory nerve.

The olfactory nerve is one of your 12 cranial nerves arising directly out of the brain. When you stimulate the olfactory nerve, it feeds back directly into the brain. Different essential oils will differ as to what area of the brain is stimulated. The oil must be smelled for five minutes to stimulate the olfactory nerve. Then it takes 15 minutes for the effect to occur in the brain.

Relieving Allergy Symptoms Avera Medical Group Integrative Medicine can help you

determine the best combination of essential oils to decrease your symptoms. Our recommendations to help decrease the symptoms of seasonal allergies are listed below.

Essential Oil Option No. 1 • Put 1 drop each of chamomile and lemon essential oils onto a tissue and inhale.

• You may also add the following combination to your bath: Chamomile: 2 drops Lemon: 2 drops Lavender: 1 drop

Essential Oil Option No. 2 • Dilute the following essential oils in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil and massage the neck, chest and back: Chamomile: 2 drops Geranium: 1 drop Lemon: 1 drop

Other Approaches Using Essential Oils Eucalyptus can open the respiratory system, reduce inflammation and allow better breathing. So can rosemary, which is slightly milder than eucalyptus, so may be more fitting for a child.

Clove oil is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial, and can help to reduce allergy symptoms.

Ravensara is another favorite for allergy sufferers. It offers many benefits.

Peppermint will help to open those stuffed nasal passages and can reduce headaches.

Lavender is a natural antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and very calming. It can help reduce irritation and relax your breathing.

Lemon improves immunity, relieves respiratory issues, is antibacterial and relieves respiratory inflammation.

Roman chamomile is anti-inflammatory, relaxing, relieves headaches and eases inflammation. For sufferers of the ragweed allergy, chamomile is in the same family and can make your reaction worse.

In addition to the olfactory nerve stimulation, our respiratory mucosa take up the volatile chemical constituents in essential oils. These chemicals can be measured in the blood stream within 30 minutes of smelling the essential oil.

You can get the effect in many ways including: • Sitting in a bath with essential oils • Using a diffuser in the bottle • Adding a drop or two to your shirt collar • Another way to use them is by diluting the essential oil in a carrier oil, and then applying it to your skin.

Pure essential oils are a highly effective, low cost, pleasant, easy to utilize and side-effect free tool for anyone’s health benefits.

Learn more with a phone call to Avera Medical Group Integrative Medicine’s clinic at 605-322-3241.

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Introducing the Class of 2022 VIP Senior Experience!

A Spring Tradition

We can’t wait to celebrate your senior year with the Local Best Senior Portrait Artist. Professional Hair and Makeup, Free Family Portrait Session and a Free Cap and Gown Session. Plus tons of other perks for our VIPs! We can’t wait to spoil you for your Senior year! We also have a new program for High School Freshman and Sophomores. See our website for more info. Julie Prairie Photography 400 N. Main #203 DTSF Sioux Falls SD. (605) 359.6640. julieprairie.com

Freshen Your Home!

Florals are one of the best ways to freshen up your home for spring! If you are a flower lover, but don’t like their mess and short life span, permanent florals are for you! Stop into Houndstooth House to pick yours up, we can also do custom florals to fit your space perfectly. Plus it makes the perfect Mother’s Day Gift.

201 W. 37th St. (605) 271-2278.

These beautiful mint julep cups are ideal for serving the classic cocktail.

They also makes delicate centerpieces for displaying fresh cut flowers. Available at GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor. 41st & Minnesota.

(605) 339-1500.

A Novel Idea Find yourself an intriguing mystery, a steamy romance or a knee slapping comedy at the Nauti Nice booth at I-29 Antiques. Fully stocked with books to cozy up by the fire with — or vintage styles to add to your home décor.

South on I-29 to exit 73, then west 1/4 mile.

Open 7 days a week.

(605) 368-5810.

More Finish Choices!

Looking for a finish that looks like fine antique furniture? Cottage distressing on either a stain or a tinted varnish finish shows rounded corners, worn edges and light chain distressing. Visit our showroom today and ask one of our friendly designers about this popular finish option from StarMark Cabinetry. Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry, 600 E. 48th Street N. (605) 977-3660.

Papik Motors Spring Rally May 22 • 2pm - 4pm • Luverne, MN Due to Covid and in the interest of everyone’s health, we’re making a few changes to the show. We’ve added live music with Boon & Lambert, an Okoboji music duo with music from various genres celebrating the best times in your life. Sterling’s Café & Grille will be selling concessions and beverages, including Take 16 beer. We will not be serving free burgers and there will be no indoor seating provided. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of fun and outdoor camaraderie with fellow car enthusiasts. Any necessary weather announcements will be posted on papik.com and on the Papik Motors Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. We hope to see you on May 22 at Papik Motors!

Tonies — Your New Favorite Storytime Companion!

Meet the Toniebox - a new audio system designed for little listeners. Turn it on, pop a Tonie on top and let the audio adventure begin!

Get yours at Kidtopia. East side Dawley Farms location or the Bridge at 57th & Western. (605) 334-4825.

Unique Recital Gifts Ideas Give your dancer a gift she will cherish always. Shop unique recital gift ideas at The Dance Line.

2115 S. Minnesota Avenue.

(605) 335-8242.

We’re Open!

Join us for “Grease” presented by Luverne High School. June 3-5, 10-12. Masks and social distancing required. www.palacetheatre.us

Keep Cozy!

Our comfortable pajamas keep you cozy all night!

You can also mix and match with your favorite shorts and tank tops!

Juliana’s Boutique.

196 E. 6th St. (605) 271-1824.

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One-of-a-kind pieces you will not find anywhere else! Those Blasted Things. 924 S. Kniss Ave., Luverne, MN. (507) 283-4027.

arts Stock Up for Summer!

Stock your fridge for the hot summer months coming up! Blue Mound Liquor has everything you need to quench that summer thirst. Blue Mound Liquor. 319 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-5052.

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Committed to Excellence When it comes to education, the City of Luverne is committed to excellence. Through the Dollars for Scholars program, thousands of students have been gifted a head start on secondary education, putting the Luverne education system on par with some of the best in the country.

Invest in your family by making the move to Luverne. You’ll love the life!

For more information, call (507) 449-5033 or visit cityofluverne.org.

37th Annual Buffalo Days is coming up — June 4-5!

Cruise-In, live music, shopping expo, “Grease” at the Palace Theatre, block party on Main and so much more! www.luvernechamber.com

Now Open in Downtown Luverne!

Stop by Vasshaus Candles to find 100% soy clean burning locally hand blended and poured candles. Guaranteed 40 hour burn time (9 oz. candle) in fantastic scents & colors.

Vasshaus Candles.

219 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 920-6073.

Pots & Plants Shop our huge collection of houseplants and pots and planters. New items arriving daily. Oak Ridge Nursery. 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 331-4421.

Designer Bags Love the look of designer bags and not love the price? Then shop Style Encore — brand-name casual & business apparel, footwear & accessories for women.

3812 S. Western Ave. (605) 275-5592.

Happy Mother’s Day Make Mother’s Day a happy day for the moms in your life. Choose from unique gift items, hand made chocolates, beautiful flowers and more! Young & Richard’s has everything you need to make her day unforgettable.

222 S. Phillips Ave. (605) 336-2815.

Cute Kicks!

Get your little one ready for summer with the cutest sandals and tennies from Stride Rite.

Carrying the cutest little kicks around! Stride Rite. 2425 S. Shirley Ave. (605) 362-7728.

Wine Galore Enjoy a day in the vineyard at one of our special events, or come shop our large selection of wines and wine accessories.

Wilde Prairie Winery.

48052 259th St., Brandon, SD. www.wildeprairie.com or (605) 582-6471.

Intense Repair Mask Hair feeling a little fried? Try the amika kure intense repair mask. An intensive turnaround treatment that restores moisture and promotes healthy looking and feeling hair.

Available at Rainn Salon and Spa. 5019 S. Western Ave. (605) 521-5099.

Graduation Gifts Looking for a special gift for your graduate? Crystals, clothing and custom made gifts can be found at Stacey’s.

Fun and unique items are waiting for you! Stacey’s Vintage Art Boutique. I-29 south to exit 73, then east 1/4 mile. 27102 Albers Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. (605) 213-0045.

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Spa at Home Brown Sugar Scrub

Materials: Small jar with lid, 1/2 cup coconut oil, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional),1 packet of orange spice tea (optional), a spoon, and some ribbon and/or label tag.

Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl, add more oil or sugar as needed. Place all of the scrub into an air-tight jar, close the lid, and decorate it to your liking. You may even want to print or write out the instructions for use. There are no preservatives, so it is best to use the scrub within two months. For best results, scoop a small amount of the scrub out with a spoon, and rub all over your hands and body for softness. Allow to sit for 2-4 minutes, then rinse well and pat dry.

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Ombre Popsicle Stick Earring Holder

Materials: Paint in white and another color of your choice, paint brushes, small paper cups, glue, and 10 popsicle sticks.

To create an ombre effect, you will need to start with a paint color, then gradually add white paint to it for each popsicle stick on your earring holder. An easy way to do this is to use a small paper cup to mix your paint, using a little more white paint each time. Paint five popsicle sticks using the ombre effect. Glue the ends of each of these sticks to one vertical popsicle stick on each side, creating a ladder pattern. Next, plenty of glue on| books the bottom ads | use banners | billboards | brochures and tops of the vertical popsicle sticks, then add| two business cards | invitations | labels letterheads | logos sticks to the bottom, creating a platform, and diagonally magazines | newsletters | postcards | posters | and more from the bottom sticks and connecting to the tops of the vertical ones. This will be a little tricky with the glue still being wet, so be sure to hold it in place until it can stand on its own, and set to dry completely. Once dry, find some earrings that can hang on each level of your earring holder, and present it to Mom with pride.

creativity | experience | reliability ads | banners | billboards | books | brochures business cards | invitations | labels | letterheads | logos magazines | newsletters | postcards | posters | and more

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Momma Stress Ball

Materials: 1/2 - 3/4 cup flour, 4 balloons of one color, 1 balloon of another color, super glue, scissors, jar funnel, and a drinking glass.

Start by wrapping your balloon around the jar funnel (this might be difficult if you have a balloon that is too small). Place the funnel on top of a drinking glass, then pour flour into the funnel. Use your fingers to guide the flour down into the balloon neck, stretching it out a little bit. You must pay attention as you do this, so that the balloon doesn’t slip off of the funnel and cause a big mess! If you decide to remove the funnel from the glass while you do this, be sure to hold the base of the funnel and balloon with one hand, and use your other hand to guide the flour into the balloon. Do your best to fit all of the flour into the balloon, then carefully remove it from the funnel. Let the flour settle, making sure there isn’t any left in the neck of the balloon, then cut the neck off with some scissors. Next, cut the necks off of the remaining 3 balloons of that same color. Wrap these same colored balloons around the first balloon ball. Secure the last balloon by running a tiny amount of super glue around the inside of the opening, adhering it to the one underneath of it. Cut the neck off of the odd colored balloon, then use scissors to cut small circles into it. Wrap this last balloon around the ball, and secure again with super glue. Let it dry completely before squeezing it for stress relief.

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Dry-Erase Memo Board

Materials: 8x10 frame, lined notebook paper, scissors, alphabet stamps (optional), decorations for your frame (optional), twine, and a dry-erase marker.

Fit a piece of lined notebook paper into your frame, creating a fold where the excess is. Cut off the excess paper, then find the letters you need from an alphabet stamp set to stamp your choice of message onto the top of the paper. You may choose to create more than one piece of paper with various messages, and put them all into the frame for rotation. Decorate your frame however you like, using stickers, washi tape, paint, etc. Tie a piece of twine around your frame, then tie it around a dry-erase-marker a couple of times, creating a holder for your marker. Write a personalized message to your mom, and it is sure to be a gift she will love.

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pring has sprung, and with the change of season, our thoughts turn to Easter celebrations, spring cleaning and much-needed home improvement projects. Before you embark on seasonal chores or outdoor revelry, take inventory of potential springtime hazards for your furry friends.

their windows. Unfortunately, they also unknowingly put their pets at risk—especially cats, who are apt to jump or fall through unscreened windows. Be sure to install snug and sturdy screens in all of your windows.

Spring Cleaning Easter Treats and Decorations Keep lilies and candy in check—chocolate goodies are toxic to cats and dogs, and all true lilies can be fatal if ingested by cats.

And be mindful, kitties love to nibble on colorful plastic grass, which can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting and dehydration. Moreover, while live bunnies, chicks and other festive animals are adorable, resist the urge to buy them—these cute babies grow up fast and often require specialized care.

Screen Yourself Many pet parents welcome the breezy days of spring by opening

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Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition in many households, but be sure to keep all cleaners and chemicals out of your pets’ way! Almost all cleaning products, even all natural ones, contain chemicals that may be harmful to pets. The key to using them safely is to read and follow label directions for proper use and storage.

Home Improvement 101 Products such as paints, mineral spirits and solvents can be toxic to your pets and cause severe irritation or chemical burns.

Carefully read all labels to see if the product is safe to use around

carefully. Many popular springtime plants—including rhododendron and azaleas—are also highly toxic to pets and can prove fatal if eaten.

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your furry friends. Also, be cautious of physical hazards, including nails, staples, insulation, blades and power tools. It may be wise to confine your dog or cat to a designated pet-friendly room during home improvement projects.

Like us, pets can be allergic to foods, dust, plants and pollens.

Allergic reactions in dogs and cats can cause itching, minor sniffling and sneezing, or life-threatening anaphylactic shock to insect bites and stings. If you suspect your pet has a springtime allergy, please visit your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Out and About Let Your Garden Grow—With Care Pet parents, take care—fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides keep our plants and lawns healthy and green, but their ingredients may be dangerous if your pet ingests them. Always store these products in out-of-the-way places and follow label instructions

Warmer weather means more trips to the park, longer walks and more chances for your pet to wander off! Make sure your dog or cat has a microchip for identification and wears a tag imprinted with your home address, cell phone and any other relevant contact information.

CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN // MAY 29, 2021 FUNDRAISER FOR THE SIOUX FALLS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY

50/50 cash // prizes // ride for a cause SPONSORED BY

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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.

Kipper, best friend of Jessica

Harper, best friend of Lindsey

Belle, best friend of Jenny

Kyra and Jaxon, best friend of Demi Freeman

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Ginger, best friend of Gillian Scott

Phoenix, Best friend of Chance Donahue

Maddie, best friend of Kerry and Carol

Storm, best friend of Michelle & Pat

Ryder, best friend of the Higgins family

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Bear & Beau

Chloe :: 2 YEARS

:: 5 & 3 YEARS

Elliana

:: 4 YEARS

EACH MONTH WE WILL CHOOSE & FEATURE NEW CUTE KIDS. YOUR CHILD COULD BE NEXT, SO SEND YOUR PHOTO TODAY. Email your photo to etc.mag@sio.midco.net – just one per child. Please include the following information in your email: child’s first name, age, birth date, parents or guardians names, address, email address and phone number. Please make sure they are high-resolution photos (the highest setting on your camera). Parents must own the rights to all submitted photos.

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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.

Sweet Pea Summer

by Hazel Mitchell A young girl must stay with her grandparents while her mother is in the hospital. At first, it’s hard at first to focus on anything but missing and worrying about her mom. But then Grandpa suggests that she help out in his garden. And what a garden it is! There are rows and rows of vegetables and all kinds of flowers, but the most beautiful of all are Grandpa’s sweet peas. Maybe, Grandpa suggests, she can take care of them over the summer and enter them into the flower show when the season ends. The problem is, nothing seems to go right with the sweet peas. No matter what she does, the flowers keep dying. Until finally, the mystery is solved—but will the sweet peas bloom in time for the show?

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com

My First Book of Paris

by Ingela P. Arrhenius From the banks of the Seine to the top of the Eiffel Tower, from the Champs-Élysées to the Louvre and more, there is so much to see in Paris. Visit lively neighborhoods, famous museums, and trendy bistros in this gorgeous picture book from Ingela P. Arrhenius. With striking illustrations of everything from iconic landmarks to the traditional French croissant, this is a beautifully designed keepsake for Paris lovers of all ages—the third in a series about great cities of the world.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

by Shakespeare’s Globe • re-teller Georghia Ellinas If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended, That you have but slumber’d here . . .

Bug Blonsky and His Swamp Scout Survival Guide

by E. S. Redmond In an uproarious follow-up to Bug Blonsky and His Very Long List of Don’ts, Bug takes early chapter book readers along on a weekend Swamp Scout trip. At Camp Win-Kee-Noo, you can earn merit patches for “paying attention” and “following directions,” but not for any of the things Bug excels at—stuff like armpit farting and being wiggly. As a True Bigfoot Believer, the only patch Bugs wants on his Swamp Scout vest is the Curious Creature patch for spotting an odd or uncommon animal. Know-it-all Abner insists that if Bigfoot were real, he would be listed in the “Terrible Things to Avoid” section of their official Swamp Scout survival guide. Leave it to Bug to write his own guide, jam-packed with tips and tricks for making the most (mischief) out of camp . . . plus a few startling discoveries. Funny, irreverent, fast-paced, and packed with comic illustrations, Bug’s second outing will keep young readers in stiches (and possibly out of poison ivy).

Ages 6 yrs - 9 yrs candlewickpress.com

There’s trouble in the Fairy Kingdom. King Oberon wants to teach Titania, his proud wife, a lesson. Things heat up when four young nobles arrive in the enchanted forest from Athens. They’re all in love—but with the wrong person. It’s up to Puck, a playful sprite who isn’t above a bit of mischief after dark, to do his master’s bidding, trick Queen Titania, and dial down the drama among foolish lovers. With a certain potion at his disposal, what could go wrong? Retold from Puck’s point of view in simple, accessible language, peppered with quotes from Shakespeare’s original play, and brought to life in Jane Ray’s lush, moonlit illustrations, this introduction to the Bard’s most enchanting comedy hints at the richness of his work while being a lovely keepsake edition in its own right.

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com

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Bad Cat!

by Nicola O’Byrne Fluffykins is a perfect cat. He wouldn’t do anything naughty . . . would he? But what’s this? He’s knocked over the flowers, tangled up all the yarn, bent the blinds, and scratched the sofa . . . and he won’t apologize. What a bad cat!

Whatever will Fluffykins do next? This witty and perfectly paced story by award-winning author-illustrator Nicola O’Byrne revels in all the mayhem of living with a bad cat.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Reptiles Everywhere

by Camilla de la Bedoyere There are reptiles everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them in the savannah, and some may be in your backyard! Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true.

This third in a popular nonfiction series sparks with personality.

Ages 6 yrs - 9 yrs candlewickpress.com

How to Make a Bird

by Meg McKinlay Breathe deeply and take your time.

The making of a bird is not a thing to be hurried.

To make a bird, you’ll need hundreds of tiny, hollow bones, so light you can barely feel them on your palm. So light they can float on air.

Next you’ll need feathers for warmth and lift.

There will be more besides—perhaps shells and stones for last touches. But what will finally make your bird tremble with dreams of open sky and soaring flight? From award-winning author Meg McKinlay and celebrated artist Matt Ottley comes a lyrical and lovely picture book that shows how small things, combined with wonder and a steady heart, can transform into works of magic.

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com

Look What I Found in the Woods

by Moira Butterfield Open your senses to a world of wonder by taking a walk through the woods!

Set off on an outdoor adventure and find natural treasures, from prickly pine cones to swirly snails’ shells, then learn more about the plants and creatures of the forest in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors.

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Free

by Sam Usher When a boy and his grandad take care of a little bird, the boy wants to keep it, but Grandad knows it must return to its natural habitat in the wild, where it can spread its wings and be free.

And so begins an exhilarating journey into the mountains to return the bird to where it belongs.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

The House of Grass and Sky

by Mary Lyn Ray Every house has a story. This house—an old one hunkered in the deep grass below a wide country sky—is a waiting house. Once it was full of laughter and song. The sounds of life rang within its walls. Now it stands quiet and still.

The house has sheltered many families over the years and remembers them fondly, especially the children. New families arrive to look, but none stay. Perhaps the house, too, now belongs to the Long Ago and Used to Be? Or will the “right” family move in to honor its past and build new memories? Wistful and nostalgic, Mary Lyn Ray’s poetic text, combined with glowing, pastoral illustrations by E. B. Goodale that capture the lonely house’s unique character, create a quietly affecting hymn to hope and surprise that will enchant readers of all ages.

Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com

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