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Harvester Kitchen

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HOURS Wednesday-Sunday: 5:00-9:30 p.m. | Monday-Tuesday: Closed 196 East 6th Street | 605-271-2015 Info@HarvesterKitchenSF.com @harvesterkitchensf

t’s no secret that Sioux Falls residents (and visitors) love to eat out. Some of the most attention-grabbing headlines are those that announce the opening of a new restaurant. One of the newest spots in the downtown scene is the Harvester Kitchen by Bryan.

Chef Bryan Moscatello came to Sioux Falls by way of Napa Valley, Aspen, Chicago and, most recently, Washington, DC. His career spans three decades, with culinary experiences ranging from Colorado ski resorts to a notable restaurant with a view of The White House.

So how did he end up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota? Family.

Moscatello’s wife, Jaime, is from here, along with several other family members.

“We had talked about a move in the past, and there were just so many things happening in DC, as well as around the country,” Moscatello says. “I’ve moved a lot over the years, and it seemed like coming to Sioux Falls could be ‘it’ - no more moving.”

The stars seemed to align, as it was during this time when they were talking about moving that they got a call about a potential space. The historic Harvester Building near 6th Street and Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls had an opening when The Market restaurant decided to close. Moscatello says it just felt like it was the right place at the right time.

Starting a restaurant is no small undertaking, especially when you’re doing that in the midst of a pandemic. While he wanted to put his own twist on the space, Moscatello felt it was important to preserve the history of the century-old building with its hardwood floors, exposed brick and wood beams.

He knew what he would need to invest on the food side with staffing and sourcing ingredients. So, to save a little money elsewhere, they called on the family for an “all hands on deck” renovation effort. The team kept

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the community engaged by posting pictures of their progress on Facebook. Moscatello is obviously a lead-by-example person, as several pictures featured him hard at work, even down on the ground helping to lay the tile floor for the kitchen.

It’s interesting that he ended up here, in a historic building that used to be a farm implement dealership opening a restaurant, when what he really wanted to do as a young man was ski.

Moscatello grew up in an Italian family in New Jersey. While his first jobs were cooking and washing dishes, he decided he wanted to ski, so he moved to Aspen, Colorado. He found his way back into the kitchen, however, and his career took off from there.

Colorado was good for Moscatello, where he ran the Adega Restaurant + Wine Bar in Denver and the accolades began. Esquire magazine named Adega among the Best New Restaurants in the country in 2002. Moscatello was on Food & Wine magazine’s 2003 list of Best New Chefs in America, and he was named 2003 Chef of the Year by the 5280 magazine in Denver.

He has brought all his past experiences to this new space for the Harvester Kitchen. Moscatello wanted everything to feel comfortable, like you are coming to a dinner party.

For example, there is a comfortable living room, which is the perfect space for drinks or snacks with friends, and a den for an after dinner “kitchen cocktail” or dessert. A variety of dining options is available, like a cozy table for two or a family dining table that can accommodate groups of six or eight. Moscatello says that table in particular is like coming over for a special day at his house, as guests are

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treated to his Grandmother’s china and her silver-plated silverware. If you like the idea of a special Sunday family dinner, the Harvester Kitchen is open Sundays from 5 until 9:30 p.m.

The glass-enclosed wine cellar is stunning with its beautiful wood racks and the extensive, hand-picked selection of wines. Moscatello also added a large chef ’s island in the kitchen where guests can “stop by and visit.” The entire design was intended for people to come back again and again and have a different dining experience each time.

Although Moscatello has a wide array of influences in his kitchen and in the restaurant design, he also wanted to give a nod to his new home here in the 605. So, he brought in wellknown local artist Chuck Bennis to tag the brick wall in the entryway with a little “DTSF” graffiti.

When you look at the menu, you realize that you will need to make multiple visits to the Harvester Kitchen just to sample everything coming out of the kitchen.

Perhaps one day you start with drinks and “snacks” like Lamb Meatballs or Jumbo Lump Crab Rolls. Or, you plan an entire evening out where you can begin your dinner with one of the “Starters” like Spice Roasted Beets, Sunchoke Tortelloni or Sherry Glazed Scallops….then move into the “Mains” that feature chicken, lamb, beef and a variety of fresh seafood. All of these delicious meals are served with a choice of potato. Not just any potato, either. This is a specialty area for the restaurant, preparing potato dishes as they are traditionally made in France.

Check out the full menu on the restaurant’s website – and then make a reservation while you’re there!

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Historic Walking Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery Crown Hill Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 1 • 6:30pm Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Strawbale Winery Summer Porch Series 47215 257th St. Renner, SD Head to Strawbale Winery every Thursday evening all summer long. Browse wares from local and regional artisans, enjoy the sounds of select musicians and sample the fare of local gourmets and of course Strawbale wines. All in a beautiful country setting with glass in hand.

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Cost is $5.00 per person or $10.00 per carload. Admission is FREE to Wines Frequently members. INFO (605) 543-5071.

Chad Elliot at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series Friday, July 2 • 12 - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Chad Elliot will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m.

Bring your lunch and a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com July EastBank Block Party July 2 • 5:30 - 11pm

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8th & RR Center 401 E. 8th St. Enjoy live music on a warm summer night at the July Eastbank Block Party. Catch up with friends over a cold drink, feast on great food truck fare, and entertain the kids with an array of yard games. Block party events provide a casual atmosphere that is family-friendly and fun for all ages. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Kick back and enjoy the sounds of local and regional acts performing each evening.

The Reminders in Concert Friday, July 2 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls The Reminders are a rare and remarkable musical duo seamlessly blending soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and

thoughtful lyrics. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open). 6:30pm Music Starts. Opener: Thomas Todd.

Featured food trucks: Buffalo Gal Concessions, Ollies, The Leaf Grill.

East of Westreville in Concert Saturday, July 3 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls The members of East of Westerville have been known to regional audiences for decades, in such bands as Blueberry Buckle and Red Willow to shows like Acoustic Christmas and Always, Patsy Cline.

Theirs is a tight-harmony, blues to bluegrass road trip, with a bit of country gospel and old-timey folk along the way, featuring many songs from South Dakota songwriters.

6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open). 6:30pm Music

Starts. Opener: Paul Gordon.

Featured food trucks: Backyard BBQ, Buffalo Gal Concessions, and Curbside Delights.

Greatest Show on H2O July 4 • 2pm Catfish Bay’s Greatest Show on H2O is one of the top summer attractions in Sioux Falls. Come to a show and you will see amazing water skiing tricks, stunts and a funny family friendly stage show. The show is performed by the Catfish Bay Water Ski Team and consists of over 30 water ski performers, boat drivers, actors, sound technicians and more. Each show lasts between an hour and forty-five minutes to two hours. INFO (605) 339-0911.

Wilde Prairie Winery Sunday in the Vineyard July 4 • 2 - 5pm 48052 259th St. I-90 east Exit 406, 1.5 mi. north, and 1.5 mi. west, Brandon, SD. Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your

lounge chair, blanket and friends.

Serving wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Pet friendly on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Strawbale Winery Sangria Sundays Sunday, July 4 • 1 - 4pm 47215 257th St. Renner, SD Slow down and relax while enjoying the slower pace of the country life.

Gather up your family and friends and head to Strawbale Winery for Sangria Sundays during the summer months for live music and summer wine! You will love their red sangria made from Strawbale Red Table Wine created from South Dakota’s grapes or sip their White Wine sangria made from Strawbale White Table Wine. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful summer weather! INFO (605) 543-5071.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Kansas City Monarchs July 6 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries

take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

INFO (605) 336-6060.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Kansas City Monarchs July 7 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

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Historic Walking Tour of Phillips Avenue Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 8 • 6:30pm Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Wilde Prairie Winery Yoga & Wine July 8 • 6pm - 7:30pm 48052 259th St. I-90 east Exit 406, 1.5 mi. north, and 1.5 mi. west. Brandon, SD

Join Wilde Prairie Winery for a yoga class led by a certified instructor, followed by wine! INFO (605) 582-6471.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Kansas City Monarchs July 8 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

INFO (605) 336-6060.

Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba in Concert July 8 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba ecstatically explore the spiritual songs, stories, and rhythms of Senegal’s millennia-old Mandé culture. Cissokho comes from a long line of prominent griots who are entrusted to maintain a West African village’s genealogies and important ceremonial affairs through song. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/ drink vendors open). 6:30pm Music Starts. Featured food trucks: Buffalo

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Gal Concessions, Harry’s Yellow Submarine, and Ollies.

Patchouli at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series Friday, July 9 • 12 - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Patchouli will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m.

Bring your lunch and a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Hot Harley Nights July 9 - 11 Events take place at both J&L Harley Davidson and the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds J&L Harley Davidson is back with their annual fundraiser, Hot Harley Nights, for three days of entertainment including music, bike shows, food and drink vendors, and so much more. The headliner for this year’s event is famed country artist Rodney Atkins! INFO (605) 334-2721.

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Rhythm Collective in Concert July 9 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls Rhythm Collective is an award winning band, the recipient of multiple OEA Omaha Entertainment Awards. Rhythm Collective performs original reggae and calypso tunes from their two albums, as well as the classic island reggae of Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Byron Lee Soca and other calypso party tunes. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open).

6:30pm Music Starts. Opener: James Dean. Featured food trucks: Breaking Burrito, Curbside Delights, and Hunny & Bunny. INFO (605) 271-1560.

Chasity Brown in Concert July 10 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls “Brooding soul eloquence, altrock wiriness, atmospheric pop sweetening and folk-inflected naturalness” -NPR Music. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open). 6:30pm Music Starts.

Featured food trucks: Backyard BBQ, Ollies, and Kota Cafe. INFO (605) 271-1560.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Chicago Dogs July 10 • 6:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

INFO (605) 336-6060.

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society Presents Tab Benoit July 11 • 8 - 11pm The District Tab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way. INFO (605) 335-6101.

Wilde Prairie Winery Sundays in the Vineyard July 11 • 2 - 5pm 48052 259th St. I-90 east Exit 406, 1.5 mi. north, and 1.5 mi. west. Brandon, SD. Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends.

They will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Pet friendly on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs.

Chicago Dogs July 11 • 2:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

INFO (605) 336-6060.

Sioux Falls Municipal Band Concert : ‘40s Gems Sunday, July 11 • 3 - 4:30pm

McKennan Park The Sioux Falls Municipal Band, one of the oldest and most prestigious bands in the nation, has been performing without interruption since 1919. The band’s performances begin with the Armed Forces Day Celebration in May each season and continue through early August.

Wagon Wheel: Featuring Darius Rucker July 11 • 3 - 10pm W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Wagon Wheel: A Celebration of whiskey and wine featuring Darius Rucker will be held Sunday, July 11th at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.

The Wagon Wheel Whiskey and Wine Experience will be take place during the afternoon, with the concert starting at 7pm. INFO (605) 357-7377.

Sioux Falls Municipal Band Concert: Major, Minor & Richter Scales Sunday, July 11 • 8 - 9:30pm Terrace park Aquatic Center 1100 W. 4th St. The Sioux Falls Municipal Band, one of the oldest and most prestigious bands in the nation, has been performing without interruption since 1919. The band’s performances begin with the Armed Forces Day Celebration in May each season and continue through early August.

Sioux Falls Municipal Band Concert: Twenties Times Two Tuesday, July 13 • 7:30 - 9pm 3900 S. Terry Avenue The Sioux Falls Municipal Band, one of the oldest and most prestigious bands in the nation, has been performing without interruption since 1919. The band’s performances begin with the Armed Forces Day Celebration in May each season and continue through early August.

Historic Walking Tour of Mount Pleasant Cemetery Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 15 • 6:30pm Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com

Broad Cast Theatre Shows Wilde Prairie Winery July 15 • 6pm 48052 259th St., Brandon www.wildeprairiewinery or (605) 582-6471.

Jocelyn & Chris in Concert Thursday, July 15 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls With vocal comparisons to Janis Joplin and Grace Slick and guitar work likened to Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour, Jocelyn & Chris and their band have charted three consecutive radio singles in the Billboard AAA Top 40, taken two records to #1 on the Jambands Top 30 Album Chart, and appeared nationally on NBC’s Today Show.

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Kid’s Activity Day at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, July 15 9-11am and 1-2:30 pm 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 Latin Quarter at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series Friday, July 16 • 12 - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Latin Quarter will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m.

Bring your lunch and a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Center for Western Studies Summer Arts Celebration Friday, July 16, Premiere Showing: 5 - 9pm Saturday, July 17: 10am - 6pm Sunday, July 18: 10am - 3pm Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 201 E. 8th St. It’s been far too long since we’ve gathered together to celebrate our regional arts community, so the

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Center for Western Studies at Augustana University is throwing a Summer Arts Celebration.

The event will be run much like the Center for Western Studies’ signature art program, the Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale.

Local and regional artists will have works of fine art in many different mediums for sale at the show. INFO (605) 274-4007.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs.

Lincoln Saltdogs July 16 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

Stay for fireworks after the game!

INFO (605) 336-6060.

King of Kerry in Concert July 16 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls Ring of Kerry is a bursting-withenergy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners.

The group takes its name from a beautiful craggy drive in southwestern County Kerry, Ireland.

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Its Celtic music, however, is played with a heart much closer to its American home. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open). 6:30pm Music Starts. Opener: Celtic Steps.

Featured food trucks: Breaking Burrito, Curbside Delights, The Leaf Grill. INFO (605) 271-1560.

Nur-D in Concert Saturday, July 17 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls Active in the Minneapolis hip-hop scene since 2018, Nur-D’s music radiates the power of positivity and hits you with honest lyrics and pop culture punchlines.

Nur-D’s energetic performances and sharp lyrics have taken him to performances at Paisley Park, First Avenue, Soundset and US Bank Stadium. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/ drink vendors open). 6:30pm Music Starts. Opener: Kobe Provost.

Featured food trucks: Backyard BBQ, Breaking Burrito, and The Lunch Box. INFO 271-1560.

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Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

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Moonlight Movies July 17 • 8:30pm • Fawick Park Looking for something fun and FREE to do with your family on a beautiful downtown Sioux Falls summer night? Look no further than Moonlight Movies at Fawick Park! Our free outdoor movies begin at dusk on Saturday evenings throughout the summer months.

The start time will vary; based on when the sun sets.

Sioux Falls Municipal Band: Show Time Sunday, July 18 • 8pm Terrace Park Bandshell The Sioux Falls Municipal Band, one of the oldest and most prestigious bands in the nation, has been performing without interruption since 1919. The band’s performances begin with the Armed Forces Day Celebration in May each season and continue through early August.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs.

Lincoln Saltdogs July 18 • 2:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

INFO (605) 336-6060.

Wilde Prairie Winery Sunday in the Vineyard July 18 • 2 - 5pm 48052 259th St. I-90 east Exit 406, 1.5 mi. north, and 1.5 mi. west. Brandon, SD. Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. They will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks.

Pet friendly on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 5826471.

Sioux Falls Municipal Band: The Best of the Big Bands Sunday, July 18 3 - 4:30pm 3901 S. Marion Rd. The Sioux Falls Municipal Band, one

of the oldest and most prestigious bands in the nation, has been performing without interruption since 1919. The band’s performances begin with the Armed Forces Day Celebration in May each season and continue through early August.

Siouxland Heritage Museums Alliance Historic Homes Tour Tuesday, July 20 • 5pm - 8pm Cathedral Historic District Tour four homes in the Sioux Falls Cathedral Historic District. Tickets are available for $10 at the Pettigrew Home & Museum. Proceeds go to support the Siouxland Heritage Museums. INFO (605) 367-7097 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com R.F. Pettigrew Birthday Open House Tuesday, July 20 • 5 - 8pm Pettigrew Home & Museum 131 N. Duluth Avenue Take a tour of the Pettigrew open house, enjoy refreshments in the museum, and events in the yard.

Horse-drawn carriage rides will tour the Cathedral District throughout the evening. Free admission.

INFO (605) 367-7097 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, July 20 • 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 Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Sioux City Explorers July 20 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

INFO (605) 336-6060.

Sioux Falls Municipal Band: Timeless July 20 • 7:30 - 9pm 401 W. 2nd St.

The Sioux Falls Municipal Band, one of the oldest and most prestigious bands in the nation, has been performing without interruption since 1919. The band’s performances begin with the Armed Forces Day Celebration in May each season and continue through early August.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Sioux City Explorers July 21 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

INFO (605) 336-6060.

Historic Walking Tour of the Duluth Avenue Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 22 • 6:30pm Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com Pert Near Sandstone in Concert Thursday, July 22 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls

Crossing old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities, Minneapolis based Pert Near Sandstone have established themselves as standard-bearers for the versatility and vitality of the Midwestern roots music scene. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open). 6:30pm Music Starts.

Opener: Mat D. Featured food trucks: Buffalo Gal Concessions, Krazy Concessions, and The Lunch Box. INFO (605) 271-1560.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Sioux City Explorers July 22 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

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Bring your lunch and a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Wilde Prairie Winery Evening in the Vineyard July 23 • 6 - 9pm 48052 259th St. Brandon, SD Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Fat Kid Philly’s Food Truck and music by Elisabeth Hunstad.

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INFO (605) 336-6060.

The Okee Dokee Brothers in Concert July 23 • 10 - 11am Levitt at the Falls As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the GRAMMY award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana folk music.

Southern Avenue in Concert July 23 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls 2020 GRAMMY nominee Southern Avenue is a boundary-breaking Memphis combo that carries the Southern soul legacy into the 21st century and beyond. Fueled by their powerful chemistry and electrifying live show, this fiery five-piece has performed in over fifteen countries and wowed audiences at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Firefly, Electric Forest and Lockn’. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open).

6:30pm Music Starts. Opener: Yuya Mix. Featured food trucks: Backyard BBQ, Buffalo Gal Concessions, and Harry’s Yellow Submarine. INFO (605) 271-1560.

Moonlight Movies July 24 • 8:30pm Fawick Park Looking for something fun and FREE to do with your family on a beautiful downtown Sioux Falls summer night? Look no further than Moonlight Movies at Fawick Park! Our free outdoor movies begin at dusk on Saturday evenings throughout the summer months.

The start time will vary; based on when the sun sets.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Lincoln Saltdogs July 24 • 6:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

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Sioux Falls Municipal Band: Paul Hoy Circus Concert July 25 • 8 - 9:30pm Terrace Park Aquatic Center 1100 W. 4th St. The Sioux Falls Municipal Band, one of the oldest and most prestigious bands in the nation, has been performing without interruption since 1919. The band’s performances begin with the Armed Forces Day Celebration in May each season and continue through early August.

Wilde Prairie Winery Sunday in the Vineyard July 25 • 2 - 5pm 48052 259th St. I-90 east Exit 406, 1.5 mi. north, and 1.5 mi. west. Brandon, SD. Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends.

They will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Pet friendly on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Lincoln Saltdogs July 25 • 2:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium

Sioux Falls Municipal Band: The Gave All Sunday, July 25 3 - 4:30pm The Alliance 1600 W. Russell St. The Sioux Falls Municipal Band, one of the oldest and most prestigious bands in the nation, has been performing without interruption since 1919. The band’s performances begin with the Armed Forces Day Celebration in May each season and continue through early August.

Mo Pitney in Concert July 28 7:30 - 9:30pm Washington Pavilion Mo Pitney has been named “Artist to Watch” by Rolling Stone, Billboard and Bobby Bones. Mo is a frequent performer on the popular TV shows Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion. INFO (605) 367-6000.

The Steel Wheels Thursday, July 29 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls Simultaneously familiar and fresh, The Steel Wheels bring a singular energy to every note they play and sparkling craft to each song. This potent combination, paired with a robust tour calendar, has made the veteran band hands-down favorites of fans and peers alike. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open).

6:30pm Music Starts. Opener: Dan Mahar. Featured food trucks: Backyard BBQ, Buffalo Gal Concessions, Neighborhood Grill.

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Historic Walking Tour of the South McKennan Park Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, July 29 6:30 pm Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $3 per person over 12 years old, space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register. www.siouxlandmuseums.com

Hampden Rounders at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series Friday, July 30 12 - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Hampden Rounders will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Humane Society Fundraiser Wilde Prairie Winery July 30 Watch www.wildeprairiewinery.com for more information!

Escencia Latina Band Saturday, July 31 1 - 2pm Levitt at the Falls Founded by Cristobal Oquendo and Antonio Betanzos, Esencia Latina Band is made up of a diverse group of 13 professional musicians from the Omaha and Lincoln area and has dominated Omaha’s Latin scene ever since its foundation. 6pm Lawn Opens (food/drink vendors open). 6:30pm Music Starts.

Opener: Mariachi Loco. Featured food trucks: Krazy Concessions, Backyard BBQ, and Tornado Funnel Cakes. INFO (605) 271-1560.

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Sioux Falls Storm v s. Frisco Fighters Saturday, 31 • 7:05 - 9:30pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Watch the Sioux Falls Storm of the Indoor Football League take on opponents from across the country.

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CANARIES BASEBALL TEAM LAUNCHES CHARITABLE

“The Canaries Are So Much More Than Baseball,” Say New Owners

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ioux Falls Canaries owners Brian Slipka and Anthony Albanese today announced a commitment to charities in the Sioux Falls area with the launch of the “Canaries Community Fund,” an initiative of the Slipka Foundation.

With enthusiastic support of Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken, The Canaries Community Fund will focus on the foundation’s three pillars of education, community engagement, and characterbuilding among youth.

“The Canaries are so much more than baseball,” said Slipka. “People will see this when they come to the games. The team is excited to seed the Canaries Community Fund with a healthy six-figure commitment.

As the season progresses, we will designate charities and causes in and around Sioux Falls and throughout the entire state of South Dakota where we can help.”

“We are especially pleased to announce that the Canaries Community Fund will extend the Slipka Foundation tradition,” said Slipka. “One specific area, as an example, is the hundreds of micro-scholarships for at-risk or in-need middle school and high school students to pay the fees associated with sports,

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Brian Slipka, Sioux Falls Canaries co-owner

extracurricular activities, and educational enrichment opportunities that they might not otherwise be able to afford.”

Said TenHaken: “Personally, I’m excited about the Canaries Community Fund launching into our area with a track record of providing strategic help and, by doing so, setting up young people for lives of success. The micro-scholarships are a great example where it allows young people to get out of the house and gain valuable experiences—which will be great for Sioux Falls.”

One of the first commitments of the Canaries Community Fund is to be the sponsor of the Canaries Baseball Team’s

longstanding On-Deck Club. Through the On-Deck Club, the Canaries Community Fund will help distribute individual Canaries baseball game tickets to groups including disadvantaged youth, families with limited means, and nonprofit charitable organizations throughout the regular season, and Slipka said he is “proud to keep up this tradition.”

“We hope everyone will come to see the Canaries in person this year and to see the changes we are bringing to the team, to The Birdcage, and to the community,” said Slipka. “We’d like as many people as possible to be part of what we are doing, and supporting the baseball team will be a form of supporting the Canaries Community Fund—to support education, community engagement, and characterbuilding around Sioux Falls.”

The Slipka Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on education, community involvement, and character building; more information about the Slipka Foundation can be found at www.slipka.org. More information about the Canaries is available at www. sfcanaries.com

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Seney Island

BY WAYNE FANEBUST

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alls Park in Sioux Falls gets a lot of attention because of the commanding sight of water rushing over the ancient quartzite rocks. The park never lacks for visitors who sometimes seem transfixed by sound and power of the falls, but something is missing. That something is ­— or was — Seney Island, a small land mass that was made to disappear early in the 20th century after having graced the Big Sioux River and the surrounding terrain for centuries.

The island was first named “Brookings Island” after Wilmot W. Brookings, one of the first white men to call the falls home.

Brookings was a member of the Western Town Company from Dubuque, Iowa, who arrived at the falls in the spring of 1857 with a party of men. They claimed 320 acres of land under federal law for

the purpose of founding a town. The company folded rather quickly, but men like Brookings were not about to give up.

And on September 10, 1863, a patent was issued to Brookings by the United States land office in Vermillion, the very first in Dakota Territory. The quarter section of land included the falls and its island.

In 1865, a military installation called Fort Dakota was established at the Sioux Falls town site, thus for a time, ending the growth of what seemed to be a promising city. When the fort closed down and the soldiers departed, a group of squatters on the property decided to pick up the citybuilding challenge, with a view of harnessing the tremendous power of the falls.

From time to time, visitors would show up and stand amazed at nature’s show.

In the summer of 1870, a man from St.

Louis described the falls and the island in graphic and somewhat clumsy terms.

“Coming down from the north, blithesome and bright, it [the Big Sioux River] flows through sweet sunny vales, decked with many little gay sylvan scenes.”

The enchanted visitor wrote “there is a beautiful little isle of oval shape, thickly covered with a growth of timber…an acre of loveliness.”

Another stunned visitor predicted that the island would be adorned by “grottos, arbors etc,” and would become a “trysting place for lovers where they will renew the talks of constancy and affection while the waters below are laughing in glee…” Whew!

The people of Sioux Falls did appreciate the island as a gem, a special place that was marked by a heavy growth of trees, something that was lacking in

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the surrounding terrain. This outdoor “town hall” quickly became a mecca for gatherings of people who lounged in the grass in the shade of a maple or ash tree.

A foot bridge was built over the channel and on July 4, 1872, the first of many Independence Day celebrations was held on Brookings Island.

The event caught the attention of the news media. And in a report in the Yankton Press, Brookings Island was called “Wilson’s Island,” one of “the loveliest spots in the world, just the place for a picnic.” Although they were isolated and cut-off from the world, the handful of pioneers were determined to celebrate with class and style. Men dressed in military regalia marched single file across the plank bridge onto the grass that, having been pastured by sheep, was “cropped to a perfect lawn.” They “fired a volley to salute the flag.” Next they shouted three cheers for President U. S. Grant, Dakota Territory

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and Minnehaha County. After doing their patriotic duty, everyone gathered together for refreshments and a fine meal prepared by the women of Sioux Falls.

After eating and drinking, someone read the Declaration of Independence.

Upon hearing that sacred document, the American experiment in democracy, those gathered together raised a loud chorus of cheers. The people must have felt that a valuable tradition had been established, one that would grow in pride and spirit, the size of which would be measured by the population growth of the city and county. Many people looked upon the ten acre island, surrounded by clear, sparkling water as a gift to be treasured.

Over time, that sense of innocence and natural bliss weakened. A measure of neglect and indifference crept into the collective psyche. Some prominent men tended to look at the natural world with a view of exploiting its commercial

potential. These men tended to see the utilitarian side of nature.

For example, the Big Sioux River was subjected to abuse from the earliest days of human contact. Raw sewage was carried downstream by the current. Any form of unwanted debris, including dead animals, was tossed into the water with little or no thought of the damage done.

Meat packing businesses were established near the river so that the offal could be disposed of easily. Slowly, over time, the healthy river once teeming with fish, had lost its original character and charm.

But throughout the 1870s, the island continued to attract people and Sioux Falls seemed to be relishing its reputation as the “Lowell of the West.” Most of the gatherings were classy and mannerly, but on some occasions, men found the shady area as a good place to get drunk. A local diarist recalled the day when a party of men “repaired to the island to kill time

A picnic group on Seney Island, a popular recreation spot in the early days.

SENEY ISLAND On the west side of the river is the site of Seney Island. This ten acre island split the current of the Big Sioux River, creating the first “park” for early residents to use for the Fourth of July and other holiday celebrations. The island was also a popular picnic spot. In 1907, the west channel was closed and filled to raise the pond for the Hydro Electric Plant. After 1916, the island’s many trees were removed, and a railroad freight yard was built on the land. Seney Island was originally named Brookings Island after its first owner, Wilmot W. Brookings, who was an agent for the Western Town Company. The name was changed in 1879 when the land was purchased by George Seney, builder of the Queen Bee Mill.

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and birds and beer.” With a keg of beer from the local brewery, along with some rifles, the loutish men proceeded to drain the keg and randomly shoot. One of the reckless shots nearly hit a man who was there simply to enjoy the day. Although it was first reported that the unsuspecting man had been shot and killed, but later it was revealed that it was a close call and nothing more serious.

In the spring of 1879, it was announced that the falls and the island were part of an 80 acre package of land that was about to be purchased by group of New York capitalists. At the core of this project was the construction of a mill that would harness the power of the falls. The leading light of that group was George I. Seney, a millionaire and art collector. W. W. Brookings and other Sioux Falls businessmen were about to cash in big time.

A few months later, the deal was

consummated, after which the construction of the Queen Bee Mill had begun. It was the beginning of the end the idyllic days of frolicking around the beloved island. From that day forward, Brookings Island was known as Seney Island, named for the New York millionaire who lived on an island called Manhattan.

The seven-story mill was built out of quartzite quarried nearby. After a splashy opening, the mill ground some wheat, but soon closed; it never turned a dollar of profit. In fact, it was a colossal failure that shocked the community. Over the years, men would try to make it work, but each time it failed. The empty, quiet mill seemed to have imposed itself on Sioux Falls like a cold, hard face, sneering in mockery.

Then in 1904, it was announced in the Argus-Leader that Seney Island was destined to “be cut up into residence lots.” THE ISLAND MUST GO, was the caption on the short article that must

have seemed to some people, like a sad obituary. The owners of the Queen Bee property met and decided to carve it up into “blocks and lots” for sale. Soon thereafter, the channel around the lovely island was filled with every sort of rubble and rubbish imaginable. It was an island no more.

There were some voices of dissent.

A few people expressed a desire for the city to purchase the property and make it into a city park, but it was all talk and no action. Historian Henry Smith, who in his youth spent many an hour on the island, was harshly critical of its destruction. In his book on Minnehaha County history, he excoriated those men who put personal profit over community interest. Without naming names, he harshly condemned in the strongest terms the rude and crude desecration of that small portion of nature that had given so many people so much pleasure in the early days of Sioux Falls.

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COWBOY COOKIES 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 cup quick oats 3/4 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup coconut flakes

Mix butter and sugars on low speed and add the eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients including the oats and add to the creamed mixture. Add chocolate chips, pecans and coconut. Drop by teaspoons onto a baking sheet and bake at 400˚ for 8-9 minutes. Makes about 2-3 dozen cookies.

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John & Kaylee Koch Home

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ust like fashion has its eras like Flapper, Hippie, Disco or Preppie, housing design has also been categorized by time period, such as Tudor, Victorian, Ranch, Colonial or Modern.

John and Kaylee Koch are familiar with many of these architectural styles through John’s work in the construction industry.

Until a little over two years ago, they were living in a modern home. However, John has a passion for older homes, says Kaylee, so the family decided to make a move, take a step back in time and renovate an early 20th Century house in central Sioux Falls.

“John had his eyes on this house for quite a while,” Kaylee says. “It has this great Mediterranean-inspired stucco exterior. He knew the owners and told them to call him if they were ever going to sell. And wouldn’t you know, they called him!”

Kaylee says she loved the modern design of their previous home, but that John’s love of old homes rubbed off on her, so she quickly went from nervous to excited about the renovation project and the opportunity to preserve a piece of history.

Listed on the National Historic Register, their American Craftsman home (also commonly called “Arts and Crafts” style) was originally built in 1912. The plaque out front is a little misleading, though, as it is labeled the “John Morrell Foster” home. The original owners were actually Roger and Lillian Dennis. It was around 1918 when they sold the house to William H.T. Foster, who was general manager of John Morrell and Company. Foster and his wife, Jeanette, lived in the home until

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sometime in the 1930s, and a few years later it was converted to a triplex, likely during the World War II years.

The Craftsman style originated from the Arts & Crafts movement of the 1860s, which was a push-back against the “overdecorated” style of Victorian design.

Craftsman homes emphasized originality, simplicity, local materials and handcrafted details. These features are seen in the beautiful woodwork through the home, wood beams on the living room ceiling and features such as the gorgeous builtin buffet in the dining room and many stained-glass inserts in both doors and windows.

The previous owners uncovered a real treasure in the kitchen 20 years ago when they went to change a light fixture. They realized the kitchen had a drop ceiling that was covering up amazing arched latticework. So, they changed more than just the light fixture and opened that ceiling to reveal the intricately designed wood that indicated this space had likely

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once been a patio or screened in porch.

As part of the kitchen remodel, the Kochs took a wall out between the kitchen and dining room to create a bigger space, painted the latticework a bright white and then added beautiful blue cabinets with brass fixtures that match the style of other original hardware in the house.

One of the biggest challenges as they started the project was figuring out how to convert the triplex back to a singlefamily home and still maintain as much of the original character and detailing as possible.

“We had two kitchens upstairs and two laundry rooms to deal with,” says Kaylee.

“In fact, what is now our master bathroom used to be one of the apartment kitchens.”

Where the Kochs removed original doors in one area, they repurposed in another.

For example, the doors to the closet in the master bedroom had previously been doors to an upper screened patio that eventually became their youngest daughter Faye’s room. They also discovered shiplap under the drop ceiling in Faye’s room, so they kept that and painted it white to pair with her pink accessories.

With the renovation, Kaylee says she got the best of both worlds combining a little modern here and there with the traditional features of the house. The Kochs were excited to be able to keep all the original windows upstairs. They got a fresh coat of white paint, and John’s father refinished the brass hardware.

“All of the rooms upstairs were completely new,” she says, “so that was my chance to have a little of my modern mixed into the design. Dakota Kitchens did all the cabinetry in the house, so upstairs, that meant beautiful new vanities in the bathrooms. But in the girls’ bathroom, we uncovered some original brick, so we kept that part of the wall and just painted it white.”

The spacious master suite has French doors out to a small balcony, providing

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John and Kaylee with their own little oasis to enjoy a morning cup of coffee.

The master bath has a freestanding tub, large walk-in shower and pretty, grey floral wallpaper paired with grey marbled tile on the floor.

Although it is new, the floral wallpaper on the upper level looks like it could be original to the house, with its definite nod to the Arts and Crafts era.

“The wallpaper is a copy of the kind of work that William Morris did,” Kaylee explains. “He was a British pioneer in the Arts and Crafts movement and was known for his textile design. He went away from the bright, feminine florals of the Victorian era to this style that depicts nature in a different way, especially plants and flowers in England.”

The Kochs extended their renovation work to the exterior of the house as well, creating an outdoor living space in the backyard.

“When we moved in, there was no grass in the back,” Kaylee says. “It was all rock

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and stone. With three young kids, we wanted to have at least a little yard for them.”

They tried putting grass in on the side of the house, but with tall shade trees, it just wasn’t growing. So, they moved to “plan B,” tore it all out and put in an artificial turf.

“It looks so natural, it’s soft, and it’s zero maintenance!”

They also added a rock wall and stone planters for sturdy grasses and perennial, and one of their welder friends crafted a metal lattice fence, providing a place to string party lights and a place for the Boston Ivy to climb. A comfortable seating area has a fire table and a wall-mounted television, and another metal trellis and planter hold climbing hydrangea and Kaylee’s herbs.

“I guess we’re going for that Better Homes and Gardens look back here,” she laughs.

The stone fireplace was there when they moved in, but they wanted to create more of an entertaining area, so John found quartz that matched the fireplace, and a mason went to work creating the rest of the space that includes the grill and bar counter. There is seating for family and friends to eat outdoors – and even a little picnic table for the young ones.

Kaylee chronicled the entire renovation on her Instagram account - @ kayleemaykoch - providing a firsthand account of this major undertaking.

Through her stories, covering everything from the excitement of uncovering the original features of the home to the challenges of making decisions from the multitude of options for bathroom fixtures, the Kochs have a great story they can add to the history of this home.

“I’m totally converted to an old home fan now,” says Kaylee. “We are so in love with this home and this neighborhood and are excited for all the memories we will make with our kids here!”

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Nothing Beats A Good Book…

Well, Maybe the Library Where I Discovered It

BY LURA ROTI

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his spring I had the opportunity to teach an online Business Writing and Research class for the University of Sioux Falls. And while I was reading one student’s final project, a White Paper on how public libraries can better connect with patrons in this digital age, I was overcome with warm feelings connected with the public library.

Growing up, nearly each week our mom would load up the five of us in the family van and take us to the library.

The library was one of the few places she’d just let us roam. We could check out as many books as we wanted – on any topic.

Then, when it was time to head home, we’d line up with our piles of books and library cards and the librarian would check us out.

Library check out was such an efficient, yet calming practice to watch. Remember the days when the Librarian needed to date stamp the white columned sheet on the inside of the book’s cover? I would always look to see when the book I was checking out was last read.

Because of our frequent visits, our family got to know the librarians quite well. One would frequently joke that our family sponsored one of the new bookshelves – with five kids I’m sure there was a running list of overdue books connected to one or more Robison library cards.

We are a family of readers. It may be because our parents intentionally did not invest in TVs. It was the ‘80s, and even with foil wrapped antennas, our signal was never strong enough. So, we

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spent a lot of time reading.

I loved going to the library, because whatever I was into reading, there were plenty of books. And our mom didn’t censor. An interesting fact, that is quite out of character now that I think about it. Thankfully, books don’t have Parental Guidance ratings!

Although I will say, Holocaust survival stories were a bit dark for my middle-school-age self to read. I remain convinced that because our mom didn’t interfere, we developed a strong love for reading which we have all retained. I once heard an interview with an author and the reporter asked her what her best advice for parents would be. Her answer was something along the lines of, “don’t censor the books your children read because in order for kids to grow to love reading, they need to be able to read what interests them.”

A while ago I heard a local political figure question the need for public libraries. His comments inferred that with the internet and digital reading devices, who needs a building full of books? Well, I’d say, pretty much everyone – but especially young readers.

Because the great thing about a brickand-mortar building where you can wander and discover - it allows children to find books they like. Books parents or other adults in their lives may not even know exist.

This is how our 10-year-old daughter, Parker found her favorite series, The Penderwicks. A couple summers ago, she was going through the Downtown Public Library’s selection of playaways to take along on an upcoming road trip

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and found the first book (playaways are preloaded audio books that you simply plug a headset into). Since then, she’s listened to or read all five books at least a dozen times!

Discovering a book series or genre that captures my attention and gives me something to ponder throughout the day, is what I love most about reading. The time in my life when I had the most time to bingeread was my middle school years.

That’s when my interest in learning about the Holocaust by reading books written by those who survived or sadly died, began. It all started when I read The Diary of Anne Frank. As I was introduced to the atrocities, I was horrified. I was also amazed by the will power and strength of survivors and those who helped them.

The other books I remember reading during those tween years, were books by Agatha Christie - to this day my favorite mystery writer and L.M. Montgomery, the Anne of Green Gables author.

At one time it was my goal to read all the L.M. Montgomery books on our library’s shelves. In meeting this goal, I discovered possibly one of my favorite books, The Blue Castle. It is the story of Valancy Stirling, a young woman living a rather unhappy life and how a diagnosis of terminal illness changes her approach to life and circumstances for the better. Because I last read it in 1993, it tops my Summer 2021 Reading List.

These days, I get most of my reading done during summer camping trips. Nothing beats laying in a hammock with a good book after a long hike or kayaking adventure.

We’ve got a few camping trips coming up, so I will have to make a point to check it out the next time Parker and I walk down the hill to the Downtown Public Library.

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hink about the really great hamburgers you’ve had. Whether it was at a sit-down restaurant, dive bar, or diner, it was probably cooked on a flat-top griddle. Sure, Burger King brags about its “char-broiled” burgers, but just about everywhere else cooks on a flat slab of steel. Why? The hamburger develops a nice crust when it’s in a hot pan or on a hot griddle. And where a grill allows the fat to drip away, on a flat-top, the beef cooks in its own fat which keeps the flavor from the fat with your meal, not causing a flare-up in your Weber.

There are a lot of great options for griddle style cooking available, and if you don’t have one, it’s the grill accessory you need to get.

If you want to go all in, you can drop about four-hundred bucks and get a 36-inch Blackstone Griddle. This is the mac-daddy of griddles; four burners and 720 square inches of cold rolled carbon steel cooking surface. If you’ve ever been to one of those Japanese restaurants with the guy flinging shrimp and making the onion volcano, the Blackstone is like putting one of those cooktops in your backyard.

I was talking with a friend in Texas recently and he bought a

Blackstone. He declared it was the best purchase of the pandemic.

He uses it all the time for everything from breakfast to brats and burgers. His kids love it, and he’s been doing a lot more cooking since he’s been working from home.

For me, with a Big Green Egg charcoal grill and a four burner Weber gas grill already on the patio, I don’t have room for a big Blackstone. My solution was cheaper and easier…I bought a cast iron griddle to replace one of the grates on my gas grill. This gives me the ability to control the heat and cook perfectly seared hamburgers without taking up any extra space on the patio. And it lets me do a very high-temp reverse sear method on steaks without filling the house with smoke. It’s only got two issues; it’s heavy, making it hard to put on and take off, and it’s not smooth enough for cooking delicate items like eggs.

There are other options out there too, and I’ve been pondering upgrading the cast iron to a stainless steel or carbon steel model that will have a slicker surface to make it even more versatile.

There are several available like the Little Griddle Professional Stainless-Steel model. It’s built a lot like the flat-top I cooked on

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My solution was cheaper and easier…

I bought a cast iron griddle to replace one of the grates on my gas grill.

at the Indianola Country Club back in college. It has a smooth surface, raised edges to contain grease, and channel in the front to collect grease. It runs about a hundred bucks and will fit on my gas grill. Or there are some very simple options from Cooking Steels and Blanc Creatives. They both offer a griddle that is essentially just a quarter-inch thick slab of steel. These look great and get good reviews online but seem almost too simple.

The one I think I’ll end up with is the Lodge Carbon Steel Griddle. Lodge is known for their cast iron cookware, but the challenge with cast iron is the weight; cast iron is very heavy. Sure, it heats up evenly and holds heat well, but every time you move it, it’s a workout. The beauty of carbon steel is that you get all the great cooking capabilities of cast iron at about half the weight.

And once it’s well seasoned, a carbon steel pan is naturally nonstick. So, if I feel like adding an egg to my burger, I can crack one on the same griddle for a perfect sunny side up egg. This griddle runs about a hundred bucks and at 18-inches by 10-inches, it’s plenty big for burgers, eggs or even pancakes.

I know, just when you thought you have all the cool gadgets you need for your grill, along comes one more thing you didn’t know you needed. But trust me on this, a griddle will change the way you grill, and make a better burger.

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today!

Jim is an old ad guy who loves to spend his weekends and evenings cooking on the patio.

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Wine’s Kryptonite

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

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o you have any enemies? A nemesis? What would you consider your kryptonite? Do you know what happens to wine when it is paired with its kryptonite? Yes, that’s right, it loses its super powers. Wine becomes vinegar. What a pity. Wine is a living, breathing entity that matures if it is the right “kind” of wine, i.e. certain varietals will age and some will not, and if it is

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stored properly. Don’t subject your wine to its four archrivals, and you’ll be happy when you open it. Temperature, Humidity, Light, and Vibration. No, these are not the control settings on my bed; these are the four enemies of wine. And without proper care and attention, your wine will succumb to these external factors when stored in your cellar.

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There are many reasons for starting a cellar.

At the top of the list is convenience.

basis. With that said, there’s no doubt that all wine will benefit from even a few days rest after bringing it home.

There are many reasons for starting a cellar. At the top of the list is convenience. With a well-stocked cellar, you can be assured of having the right wine at the right time. It is also fun to analyze a wine as it matures, to make note of the subtle changes in its taste and structure. By having the wine in your cellar, you can drink it after it has been allowed to reach its maturity and gain the maximum benefit from it.

For a wine lover, a cellar is a necessity. Fine wines are worth

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paying extra for only if you can store and eventually serve them in good condition. Rarely are wine cellars a part of the standard blueprint. So finding the appropriate place to store wine is an issue for almost everyone. A little ingenuity may be required.

The principles behind storing wine are not complex, difficult to understand, or necessarily difficult to achieve. And if you can’t achieve them all, some of them are better than none.

Let’s begin with the ideal. From here, you can then try to approach the ideal as close as you are able. You’re looking to achieve balance and consistency.

Wine is alive. As such it reacts either positively or negatively to its environment. How it is treated will determine how fast or slow it will age and how it will turn out in the end.

Wine is alive. As such it reacts either positively or negatively to its environment. How it is treated will determine how fast or slow it will age and how it will turn out in the end.

Essentially, wine needs to be kept in a clean, dark, damp place with good ventilation, where it can be stored vibration free at a constant temperature.

Temperature Temperature is the most important factor. The optimum temperature is 50 to 55°F (10-12°C). However, any constant temperature within 40-65°F (5-18°C) will do. More important than the actual temperature is the degree and rapidity of fluctuation the wine is subjected to. A slow change of temperature of ten or so degrees between winter and summer is not a big problem. But this kind of fluctuation on a daily or weekly basis will cause damage to your wines and age them prematurely. You will notice damage of this nature from the sticky deposit that often forms around the capsule. In time, as the wine expands and contracts, it will damage the integrity of the cork. When this happens, minute quantities of wine may make its way alongside the cork possibly even allowing oxygen to seep back in.

Wines kept at too high a temperature will age faster than wines kept at a cold temperature. Theoretically, wines kept at 68°F will age twice as fast as those kept at 50°F. At 55°F, wines will age so slowly – with ultimately greater complexity – that you will never have to worry about them. This is not to say the colder the better. Wine that is stored too cold can develop deposits or other suspensions in the wine. Finally, keep in mind that white wines are affected far more by temperature problems than red wines.

Humidity Moderate humidity is important to keep the corks in good resilient condition and thereby preventing them from shrinking.

A relative humidity of 50-80% is the acceptable range, but about 70% is recommended. Excessive humidity will not harm the wine but will cause the labels and any other paper products –

like cardboard boxes – you have in the cellar to rot. Insufficient humidity may cause the corks to dry out, lose their elasticity, and thereby allow air to get into the bottle.

Light Keep your wine in the dark. Light will prematurely age a bottle of wine. Naturally, clear bottles are most susceptible to this problem, but ultraviolet light will penetrate even dark colored glass. Ultraviolet light may give a wine unpleasant aromas and ruin it. Extra care should be given to sparkling wines as they are more sensitive to light than other wines. It should be noted too, that incandescent or sodium vapor lights are better for a cellar that fluorescent lighting.

Vibration Constant vibration from machinery or a nearby road disturbs a red wine’s sediment and can be harmful to all wine. This is not commonly a problem in the average home as dangerous extremes are rare and obvious. It should be remembered that excessive sound creates vibrations that may be harmful as well. Wines should be stored in such a way that you don’t have to move them around to get at a particular bottle. Once a wine is laid down, it should stay there until it is opened.

Speaking of laying down, I’ve got a bottle waiting to be stored properly in my basement, next to an exterior wall, in the dark, with average humidity, and in a rack without vibration. I think I’ve got all my bases covered… do you? Carpe Vino!

Riccardo has been a wine writer for etc for her for the last 18 years. He is celebrating his 24th wedding anniversary this month with his wife Marybeth. They have three boys, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon. Riccardo and Marybeth own R Wine Bar & Kitchen on the East Bank of Downtown Sioux Falls. Contact Riccardo at riccardo@rwinebar.com.

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Be Firm with Your Flip-Flops: A Careful Balance Between Foot Health and Fashion

BY JARETT C. BIES, AVERA HEALTH

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mong the many pleasures of spring and summer is that chance to slide your toes into the unrestricted feel of your favorite sandals, especially after a long winter in clunky boots.

This spring, as you return to the airy atmosphere of slip-on footwear, remember those shoes that offer no-to-low support can cause tendon strains and other ailments that can curtail your celebrations in the sun.

Those injuries are why doctors like Ruth Moen, DPM, a podiatrist with Avera Orthopedics Sioux Falls, stress the facts about your feet, ankles and footwear.

A supportive shoe helps to shield the stress and protect your foot, while flip-flops, sandals – really any shoe without laces – can put extra stress on your feet,” Moen said. “When your toes are working hard to grip the shoe, especially if you are active, you can

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suffer overuse injuries to tendons and muscles. This can result in tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, leg-muscle fatigue, and more.”

How to Test Your Choices Moen said testing shoes for support is pretty easy: just hold them by the toe and heel, and then twist and bend the shoe.

“Any shoe, laces or not, that you can bend in half or twist quite a bit, is not going to offer your foot much support, and over time, especially with activity, that can lead to pain,” she said. “There are so many good choices, but sometimes our fashion sense will lead us to make poor choices for foot health.”

She’s not saying to “outlaw sandals.” She’s just reminding every person to use common sense. Slip sandals off and choose a more supportive running or walking shoe if you’ve got a big Disney World

“Shoes that strap to your feet and have some built in arch support help to reduce overuse injury,” Moen said.

or beach trip planned. Moderation, when it comes to support-free footwear, can save you from pain.

“There are some fun and fashionable shoes for summer that do offer support, so you have to be a smart shopper,” said Moen. “Almost every style or brand offers you choices that give more support, and that support can help protect you from developing foot pain.”

The twist test for firmness can always be used to check any shoe.

Many popular shoe styles vary from firm-soled and supportive to notso-much. If you select a shoe with good support, then you can focus on enjoying the summer, rather than being concerned about painful feet.

“Shoes that strap to your feet and have some built in arch support help to reduce overuse injury,” Moen said. “We see a lot of people with foot pain in the summer because their shoes are not doing enough to support them. It’s better to focus on foot

health by selecting smart summer shoes, so that you can spend your summer days enjoying the sunshine and staying active.”

Consider Activity and Your Footwear Spring and summer bring more activities – vacations, concerts and festivals – that may have you on your feet for long periods.

From tendinitis to plantar fasciitis, many troubles of the foot start with the shoe.

“We remind patients with foot pain to avoid re-aggravation.

Sometimes people are ‘good’ about support all day, then come home and walk barefoot or in flip-flops and the pain returns,” she said.

“Support is key – all day long. When pain is taking the fun out of your summer, evaluate your shoe choices. Learn more about professional help with foot or ankle problems when it’s needed.

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t is rare to discover an activity (besides screen time) which keeps the kids happy and entertained, yet doesn’t require a lot of time and participation from Mom or Dad. Whether they are indoors or outdoors, it’s important to think outside the box, don’t be afraid to make a little bit of a mess, and to use our imaginations. Here are a couple outdoor activity ideas for the summer that will not only occupy your children, but also foster their curiosity with some hands-on fun.

Photo Scavenger Hunt

These days, you can find very affordable digital cameras, so why not invest in one for your children to call their own? There is something special about owning a camera that isn’t also a phone, computer, or other multi-tasking device. With their own camera, they can create their own photo scavenger hunts anywhere they go! There are so many different themes to think up for what to find and take a picture of, and thinking of the items is half of the fun. Ask your kids what sort of things they think they could find outside, and what they could take photos of in order to check it off the list. Make it educational by creating an alphabet photo hunt, listing one item that starts with each letter of the alphabet. Make a list of colors and shapes, or a counting challenge requiring a certain number of each item be found. Spell out their name, asking them to find each letter in their name as they search the neighborhood or even inside the house for various letters on signs and reading materials. Simply make it a “Backyard Hunt” by listing all of the things you can come up with that might be in your backyard. This would also be a great activity for camping, a short road trip, or any vacation you take as a family. The possibilities are endless, and you could even print a little photo book of the results. And who knows, you just might discover some hidden photography talents in your children.

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Orangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use

by Richard Haynes Move over, humans! We’re not the only creatures who can invent and use tools to keep ourselves fed, warm, safe, healthy, comfortable—even entertained. Thanks to the careful observations of biologists working in the field, we now know that elephants use sunscreen, long-tailed macaques floss their teeth, assassin bugs use bait to lure their prey, orangutans make pillows, and crows will go sledding just for fun. Who’s the clever one now, eh? Join writer Richard Haynes and illustrator Stephanie Laberis for a walk on the wild side and get ready to be astonished, delighted, and amused by this jampacked exploration. Interested readers will find a map, an introduction, a glossary, an index, and a bibliography for further investigation.on sale date: Ages 7 yrs - 10 yrs candlewickpress.com

Hugo

by Atinuke Hugo the pigeon has a very important job. He is a park warden: he tends to his small Parisian park and all the people who live around it.

Hugo helps the park neighbors all year long: keeping Madame Grande company as she sits in the sun, discussing the news with Monsieur Occupé, entertaining little Bébé and Coquine so their mothers can take a rest, and flying from one apartment to the next during the winter to remind everyone that spring is coming. But one set of windows never opens for Hugo’s visits.

Hugo knows that Somebody is there behind the curtains, but whoever they are, they hide whenever he knocks. What will it take for the mysterious Somebody to be coaxed out to enjoy the park—and perhaps make a few friends?

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Sunshine

by Marion Dane Bauer Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer evokes the “summer that changed everything” in the life of a boy growing up without a mother. Since as far back as Ben can remember, it’s been him, his devoted dad, and Sunshine—Ben’s little dog, who rarely leaves Ben’s side. It was Mom who did the leaving, and Ben’s about to spend a whole week with his suddenly present mother in the wilds of northern Minnesota. On the remote island she calls home, Ben will learn to canoe, weather the elements, and weigh a burning question: when will she come back to where she belongs?

A must-read for dog lovers, children of divorce, and the imaginative and outdoorsy, Sunshine is a poignant, ultimately hopeful story about selfdiscovery, facing big realities, and finally, forgiving the things—and people—you can’t forget.

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Franklin Endicott and the Third Key Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Six

by Kate DiCamillo Welcome back to Deckawoo Drive for a sixth endearing installment in the companion series to Kate DiCamillo’s New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books. Frank Endicott is a worrier. He worries about lions, submarines, black holes, leprosy, and armadillos. He lists his worries alphabetically in a notebook and suffers vivid nightmares that even a certain neighborhood pig can’t dispatch. When he accompanies Eugenia Lincoln on an errand to duplicate a key at her favorite dark and dusty thrift shop, Frank earns fresh cause for alarm. Odd Buddy Lamp, the shop’s proprietor, has sent them home with the original key and its copy. Can Frank come to terms with the mystery without buckling under his mounting dread? With a little help from friends (old and new), hot cocoa, and some classic short stories read aloud, the prognosis is good.

Ages 6 yrs - 9 yrs candlewickpress.com

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CHILDREN’S BOOKS

How to Apologize

by David LaRochelle Wouldn’t the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you’re sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend’s balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth’s toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound. For both listeners who are just learning and older readers who need a refresher, this book will come as a welcome reminder that even though apologizing can be hard, it doesn’t have to be complicated. ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewickpress.com

Wanda’s Words Got Stuck

by Lucy Rowland Wanda the witch is so shy she can’t talk at school. No matter how hard she tries, the words simply won’t come out. But when another quiet little witch named Flo joins her class, it seems that Wanda’s not the only one who gets nervous sometimes. Then disaster strikes at the schoolwide magic contest. Will Wanda have the courage to shout out the magic words and save her new friend?

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewickpress.com

ABC Cats: An Alpha-Cat Book

by Lesléa Newman Adorable cat with eyes of gold.

Baby cat just two weeks old.

From curious to elegant, grouchy to inquisitive, rowdy to tangled to . . . well, unusual (who says cats don’t swim in the tub?), these twenty-six charming felines interact with oversize alphabet letters on rhyming spreads. Author Lesléa Newman and illustrator Isabella Kung offer a cat’s-eye concept book that makes the ABCs go down easy—and is sure to inspire many a repeat viewing.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs Candlewickpress.com

Maisy Goes on a Plane Maisy is going to visit her friend Ella, and she is taking a plane to get there. She’s very excited!

Join the mouse as she checks in at the airport, finds her seat (by the window!) and makes some new friends on her flight. From the whoosh at takeoff to waiting in line for the bathroom, from buckling seat belts to arriving in a whole new wonderful place, flying is more fun with a friend like Maisy on board.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

123 Cats: A Cat Counting Book

by Lesléa Newman Cat Number One has nothing to do . . .

Until she makes friends with Cat Number Two. Meet cats from one to a dozen in this adorable board book introduction to counting with a feline twist. Author Lesléa Newman draws on her love for (and familiarity with) cats in a concept book for the very young, while illustrator Isabella Kung captures the animals’ movements and gestures in a way that is sure to delight.

Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs Candlewickpress.com

Charlie Chooses

by Lou Peacock illustrator: Nicola Slater Charlie has a hard time choosing. It doesn’t matter if the choice is between flavors of ice cream, pairs of underwear, or whether to sleep with the lights on or off—the options are always overwhelming. In fact, it’s easier when Charlie doesn’t choose at all. However, with Charlie’s birthday fast approaching, he is determined to choose the absolute best gift for himself: a dog!

And when a furry friend chooses him instead, making decisions suddenly becomes a little bit easier.

Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs Candlewickpress.com

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