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September 2021 Volume 20 • Issue 9

Sanford International Women’s Day Tips to Optimize Your Metabolism It’s Pumpkin Season!

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OWN YOUR HEALTH

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Seeing Green at The Deku Tree 12

September 2021 16

Sanford International Women’s Day 22

Theodore Roosevelt and the Campaign of 1900 24

CALENDAR ET CETERA HISTORY 58

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RECIPES

It’s Pumpkin Season! 30

friends & family

THE A LIST 32

AT HOME The Scott and Beth Boyens Home 36

KNICK KNACKS OF LIFE Experts We Trust 44

Mental Health Care Supports Patients on Fertility Journey 56

MAN IN THE KITCHEN

September Crafts for Kids 58

Charcoal Burning Everywhere 46

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PARENTING & PREGNANCY

FOR KIDS BEST FRIENDS Submit Your Pet’s Photo 60

The Black Rooster 48

CUTE KIDS

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Submit Your Child’s Photo 62

Tips to Optimize Your Metabolism 50

BEST BOOKS 64

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October 7-10, 2021 FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is the comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TV’s Friends, celebrating the adventures of your favorite group of 20-something friends as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990s Manhattan.

Tickets Start at $27!

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Prices may not include taxes or fees. Programs, dates, times and prices subject to change.

Grab your purse, Friday, October 15th 12pm–8pm Saturday, October 16th 9am–3pm Email or call to reserve your booth now! etc.mag@sio.midco.net (605) 351-5515

Sioux Falls Convention Center Attend Fabulous Seminars!

First 200 adult attendees each day will receive a gift bag full of free items!

The fifteenth annual expo for her is two days of shopping, entertainment, pampering and fun — designed especially for women.

Sample foods & drinks, participate in FREE fabulous seminars, and SHOP! Treat yourself or start your holiday shopping — or both.

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Mobile Mammogram Truck Saturday, Oct. 16 9am – 2pm Call the Avera Breast Center Call (605) 322-PINK (7465) or walk-ins are accepted.

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School is in session but the fun never stops at your Washington Pavilion! Enjoy our daily events and activities like Avera Stage Science demonstrations, workshops, art projects, scavenger hunts, fun exhibitions and movies in the Wells Fargo CineDome.

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Seeing Green at The Deku Tree

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Joshua Cooper knows a thing or two about plants.

Growing up around Humboldt, he would watch his grandmother plant things like tomatoes and sunflowers. That started a life-long love of plants that continued when he moved out to Los Angeles as an aspiring actor. After spending time out on the West coast, his home state was calling.

So, Cooper came back to Humboldt with all of his plants in tow.

With his own experience feeling the calming and joy-inspiring presence of plants, Cooper decided to venture into the world of selling plants to share that joy with others. He would road trip to the southwest in his 22-foot bus to source plants, barely leaving himself any room to stretch out and rest.

From his garage-turned-greenhouse, Cooper would post pictures of individual plants on his Facebook page. A follower simply had to be the first one to comment “sold” on the post to lay claim to the plant. It wasn’t long before Cooper found himself spending hours responding to the demand for his plants.

The next step in his business was offering shopping hours at the greenhouse.

When the pandemic hit, Cooper found that people were looking for things to do at home. He was not only offering unique and beautiful plants, but he was also providing the expertise on how to care for them. The Deku Tree following continued to grow as customers came back again and again – and brought friends – to check out the rare cacti, succulents, bonsai and tropical plants.

With more plants and more customers, it was time for Cooper to think about a new

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home for The Deku Tree. And, he found the perfect spot in the Jones 421 Building in downtown Sioux Falls. Cooper’s partner, Baron Wolfgang, joined the Deku Tree as an employee, bringing his past experience in retail and interior design to the storefront. Like Cooper, Wolfgang understands the positive power of plants in creating beautiful spaces. He also has a passion for pottery and ceramics and will

be sharing his creations exclusively at The Deku Tree.

You can increase your plant knowledge exponentially by following Cooper’s Facebook page (@thedekutreegreenhouse).

One of the first tips Cooper shares about plant shopping – and perhaps the most important – is that you should start by finding “a plant for the place, not just a place for the plant.” What he means is

that you should pick a spot where you would like a plant to go, whether that’s on a coffee table or on a shelf in your office.

Knowing things like available space, light, and temperature first give you a better chance at finding the right plant and having it thrive.

But, chances are that when you walk into this stunning oasis on Phillips Avenue, you are going to find a “plant

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baby” (as Cooper lovingly calls them) that will capture your attention on the spot. In that situation, it’s best to learn as much about the plant as you can before you take it home, so that you can create the justright spot for it.

The Deku Tree carries a number of items to help you and your green thumb, such as grow lights, which Cooper calls a

game changer for creating light conditions that are best for your plants. The shop also features a “soil bar” with a number of soil components that Cooper and Wolfgang can custom blend specifically for your plan. Or, you can grab what you need to mix your own.

Be sure to visit The Deku Tree when you have plenty of time to marvel at all

of the plants, which are a joy for the senses with rich green foliage, or bright colors, or whimsical shapes. If you find it overwhelming to make a choice or to think about how to properly care for your plants, fear not. The Deku Tree is now hosting in-house plant classes.

Stop in to check out The Deku Tree… they have a good thing growing!

Hours: Monday-Wednesday: closed | Thursday-Sunday: 10am - 4pm Jones Building in downtown Sioux Falls | 421 N. Phillips Avenue | (801) 623-7430 | joshua@thedekutree.com Facebook - @thedekutreegreenhouse

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Please join us for the

15th Annual

A Benefit for the South Dakota

Friday, September 17, 2021 at Brandon Golf Course • Four-person scramble • • Noon shotgun start • • Free food and prizes •

We all know someone who has been touched by this horrible disease, and we thank you for your consideration in helping sponsor this year¹s event.

All of the proceeds from this tournament go to the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association.

$90 per person, includes green fees & cart

and con t r o p p u s ul for the f e t a r g We are

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In honor/memory of My Grandma Faye and a fight for a cure!

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September

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Kansas City Monarchs September 1 • 7:05pm Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

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Lake Lorraine Farmer’s Market Thursdays in September 4 - 7pm East side of Lake Lorraine, in the parking lot south of Hobby Lobby Our vendors sell a variety of goods, from plants to seasonal vegetables to meat to baked goods and more! Different activities are also planned throughout the market

season with some vendors making special appearances.

Downtown Pork Showdown September 3 - 30 Downtown Sioux Falls Join downtown restaurants for the inaugural Downtown Pork Showdown, a mad-dash month of culinary competition presented by DTSF and Smithfield Foods.

Participating restaurants: Blarney Stone Pub, Chef Lance’s on Phillips, Crawford’s, DaDa Gastropub, Holiday Inn City Centre, La Luna Café, Leonardo’s Café at the Washington Pavilion, M.B. Haskett Delicatessen,

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Fall Festival at the Country Apple Orchard South of Sioux Falls on SD Hwy 115 The Fall Festival which runs every Friday-Sunday all of September and October, has great attractions and entertainment for the whole family. Zip lines, apple cannon range, pony rides, giant hay maze, two 90ft jumping pillows, petting zoo, and a 120ft long corn pit are just a few of the attractions. Bring

2021 the whole family for the day and pick a bag of apples in the orchard, take some family pictures, and pick out some of your favorite sweets or a fresh baked pie in our Country Candy Store. Don’t forget to find the perfect pumpkin for carving before you leave. INFO www. countryappleorchard.com Heartland Country Corn Maze Great fun for families, groups and businesses. Enjoy the outdoors walking through this 11 acre corn maze in the design of a lion, with maze map and questions, find checkpoints containing the answers.

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treat. Bring flashlights for after dark fun. Concessions and restrooms.

Open through October 24. Fridays 5 - 9pm, Saturdays Noon - 9pm, Sundays Noon - 5pm. www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com

showstopping standards like “Cry Me a River” to their lauded originals and Emmy-winning arrangements, Tonic Sol-fa gives a cappella purists something to cheer about. www. levittsiouxfalls.org

September Eastbank Block Party September 3 • 5:30 - 11pm 8th & Railroad Enjoy live music on a warm summer night. 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. www.dtsf.com

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Sioux City Explorers September 3 • 7:05pm Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium. www.sfcanaries.com

Tonic Sol-Fa Concert Levitt at the Falls September 3 • 6pm Tonic Sol-fa is a MN Hall of Fame vocal band and an innovator in the a cappella pop music scene since its inception. From musical

V the Noble One & the Knights Temple in Concert September 4 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls V the Noble One (Vaney Hariri) is recognized as one of the founding fathers of hip-hop in the Upper Midwest. V the Noble One has transcended the culture of music in the Midwest as a member of the trio, The Noblemen, that helped lay the foundation of the genre for many musicians in the area today. www. levittsiouxfalls.org

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Sioux City Explorers September 4 • 6:05pm Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium. www.sfcanaries.com 2021 Moparama All Mopar Car Show & Swap Meet September 5 • 9am - 4pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Registration from 9am to Noon.

Judging from Noon to 330. Awards at 4pm. This year’s featured guest is Joe Zolper from the hit TV series Garage Squad. Matchbox car drag races for kids. Mopar trivia test your Mopar knowledge and win great prizes. www.siouxempiremopars.com Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Sioux City Explorers September 5 • 2:05pm Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium. www.sfcanaries.com

Sunday in the Vineyard September 5 • 2 - 5pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD Live music by Elisabeth Hunstad.

Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. Wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks available. Pet friendly on a leash.

Please no outside alcohol. www. wildeprairiewinery.com Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Sioux City Explorers September 6 • 1:05pm Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium. www.sfcanaries.com Escape to Margaritaville September 7 - 9 • 7:30pm Washington Pavilion Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy Award® Winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy Award® Nominee Mike

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O’Malley (“Survivors Remorse,” “Shameless”) ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is the musical comedy featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more. www.washingtonpavilion.org Yoga & Wine September 9 • 6pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD Join Wilde Prairie Winery for a yoga class led by a certified instructor, followed by wine! www.wildeprairiewinery.com Cookies, Corks & Brews Thursday, September 9 • 5 - 9pm The District Early Bird Tickets $60.00 Cookies, Corks & Brews is back better than ever and in-person! The 4th annual event to benefit the Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons through a fun celebration to support the Girl Scouts mission! Offering a selection of hand crafted beers, sampling fine wines, and of course our classic cookies – but with a twist! www. gsdakotahorizons.org/ccb Farewell Angelina Concert September 10 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an allfemale country group with three powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and accomplished multiinstrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board. www.levittsiouxfalls.org Sidewalk Arts Festival September 11 • 9am - 5pm Washington Pavilion Downtown Sioux Falls The Sidewalk Arts Festival is a FREE outdoor event with over 300 vendor booths featuring the region’s best fine art, folk art and craft artisans. Enjoy activities for kids, live entertainment, food vendors and more on the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion. This event is a fundraiser for the Visual Arts Center

at the Washington Pavilion and is the region’s largest one-day arts festival. wwwlwashingtonpavilion.org Germanfest September 11 • 2 - 11pm Fawick Park • 200 S. 2nd Avenue Germanfest is based on the City of Sioux Falls celebrating the whole country of Germany and our longstanding partnership with the City of Potsdam. Food, beverage, and merchandise vendors will be onsite. www.siouxfallssistercities.com Music & Dancing: 2 - 10pm Kinder Area - Puppet Show: 2 & 3pm 14th Annual Dachshund Dog Races: 4:30 - 5:30pm Lowdown Brass Band September 11 • 6 - 9pm Levitt at the Falls The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago’s music culture. This talented all horn band leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip-hop, jazz, reggae, and soul. www.levittsiouxfalls.org Homesteader Day Harvest Festival Sunday, September 12 • 1 - 4pm Beaver Creek Nature Area Head to Beaver Creek Nature Area east of Sioux Falls for the 43rd Annual Homesteader Day Harvest Festival. This free event features pioneer farming demonstrations, music, food and refreshments, and more! www.siouxlandmuseums.com Sunday in the Vineyard September 12 • 2 - 5pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD Live music by Geoff Gunderson.

Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. Wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks available.

Pet friendly on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. www.wildeprairiewinery.com Alan Jackson in Concert September 12 • 7pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Can’t miss show at the Denny Sanford Premier Center! www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com

Ruby - Mountain Soul Music September 14 • 7 - 9pm Washington Pavilion What do you call roots, blues, country, and old-time music combined into one? Mountain Soul Music. Come see Ruby, singer, fiddler, and songwriter make her debut in Sioux Falls on her 2021 Western tour. Opening act features Sioux Falls own Dayna Jones. www.washingtonpavilion.org Summerland Tour 2021 September 15 • 7 - 10pm The District Summerland Tour 2021 with Everclear, Living Colour, Hoobastank, & Wheatus in Sioux Falls, SD at The District. www.thedistrictsf.com Kid’s Activity Day! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, September 16 9 - 11:30 am Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Kids can learn about history and make their own crafts to take home.

Sessions run every 15 minutes throughout morning. Call to reserve times. Free admission.

INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Sanford International: PGA Tour Champions September 17-20 Minnehaha Country Club The Sanford International is an official PGA TOUR Champions golf tournament held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Golf professionals from all over the world are here to compete in front of 60,000 people at Minnehaha Country Club. 2021 marks the fourth year of the Sanford International and we are very excited to host this premier event to make it bigger and better than ever! www.sanfordinternational.com Sam Hunt in Concert September 17 • 7pm Great Shots Sanford International Live!

Presented by Cambria will feature music superstar Sam Hunt and take place Friday, Sept. 17 at Great Shots. The concert is another

addition to a full schedule of events during the Sanford International, Sept. 13-19 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tickets for Friday are $65 and include grounds access to the opening round of the Sanford International and general admission to the concert. www. sanfordinternational.com Luke Combs in Concert September 18 • 7pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Don’t miss the What You See Is What You Get Tour by Luke Combs! www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com 2021 Health Connect Fair September 18 • 11am - 3pm Sanford Pentagon This free event is for individuals of all ages! Various entertainment will be provided and lots of free health screenings will take place. FREE lunch and fun can be enjoyed by all attendees! www.healthconnectsd.org Sunday in the Vineyard September 19 • 2 - 5pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD Live music by Billy Lurkin. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. Wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks available.

Pet friendly on a leash.

Please no outside alcohol. www.wildeprairiewinery.com Flutter! Copper Butterfly Pendant September 20 or 21 • 6pm • $59 Joe’s Garage Jewelry Studio Copper butterflies and moths are enchanting on a statement necklace!

Use texture plates on the rolling mill to create unique patterns, or fire paint and seal your wings! Make a simple hinge for movement. Class includes all materials and finished pieces. Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Knitting 101 - Beginners September 21 • 4 Sessions 6:30pm • $45 Instructional Planning Center Never picked up a pair of knitting needles? Learn the tips and tricks to cast on, knit, cast off, and read

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a knitting pattern. A simple cotton towel or coaster will be your first how-to project. Bring size 5 single point aluminum knitting needles to class. Yarn is provided for first class and instructor will share what you’ll need for the next. Ages 14 and up (10-13 with registered adult.)

Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Yoga on the Prairie – Gentle Flow at the Arboretum September 21 • 5:30pm • $20 Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum What could be sweeter than a gentle evening, outdoor yoga class inspired by the beauty of nature and the flowering plants all around you? Let artist and instructor Amy Kastens lead the way! Students will choose their space near the Arboretum patio area and be guided through poses slowly, focusing on breath, alignment, and the beauty around them for increased self-awareness and relaxation. All levels welcome.

Bring a mat, water, and any other props you may like. Registration is

available online at www.ComEd. sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Woodturning 101 - Beginners September 21 or 23 • 6pm • $39 McCrossan Boy’s Ranch Grab a coveted seat in this popular class! Learn basic lathe set up, safety, terminology, lathe familiarization, tool selection, and basic turning techniques; then experience woodturning for the first time or expand your skills. Instructor demonstration is followed by handson practice of spindle turning and the artistic fun begins! Revive the art of woodturning! Equipment and materials included. Ages 16 and up (or 13 with participating adult).

Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Siouxland Republican Women Sponsor State/local speakers September 21 • 6:30pm 41st Pizza Ranch $5 admission for non-members.

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Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, September 21 • 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.

Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions!

INFO (605) 367-4210 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com Sioux Empire Community Theatre Presents Blood Brothers Sept. 23 - 25 • 7pm - 9pm Sept. 25 - 26 • 2pm Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 • 7pm Oct. 2 - 3 • 2pm Washington Pavilion The story is a contemporary nature versus nurture plot, revolving around fraternal twins Mickey and Eddie, who were separated at birth, one subsequently being raised in a wealthy family, the other in a poor family. The different environments

take the twins to opposite ends of the social spectrum, one becoming a councilor, and the other unemployed and in prison. They both fall in love with the same girl, causing a rift in their friendship and leading to the tragic death of both brothers. www.washingtonpavilion.org Confidently Crochet! Beginners September 23 • 4 Sessions 6:30pm • $45 Instructional Planning Center Hats and scarves are essential cold weather gear in South Dakota! Learn and practice the stitches, tools, techniques, how to select yarn, the proper hold of the hook, and how to track and troubleshoot your rows.

Bring a size J crochet hook or a packet of 6 in varied sizes. Materials list provided at first class. Instructor assists in determining materials needed. Student responsible for project materials. Registration is available online at www.ComEd. sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Fresh Produce - Canning 101 September 24 • 6pm • $45

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Career Technical Education Academy Home canning and preserving has regained popularity with a new generation! Join Monica Pugh for techniques of canning to preserve nutritious, healthy, and additivecontrolled foods for your family - with flavor! Canning is the moneysaving, delicious, and rewarding food process proven to be well-worth the time and energy! Understand the canning process and embark on food preservation to stock your pantry!

Create and take home a canned product! Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Wilde Prairie Winery Evening in the Vineyard September 24 • 6 - 9pm 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. Live music by Amy Ellsworth and Geoff Gunderson.

Fat Kid Filly’s food truck. Wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks available. Child & pet friendly. Please have pet on leash.

Please no outside alcohol. www. wildeprairiewinery.com Riverview Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Festival September 25 - 26 Join the fun! Bring out your family and friends to enjoy a fall day at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm’s Pumpkin Festival. Pumpkins will be available in multiple varieties from large to small. (605) 987-5171.

South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame Induction September 25 • 6 - 11pm Ramkota Exhibit Hall All of the 2020 inductees have been invited to join us for the rescheduled event! If you have already purchased 2020 reserved seating or VIP tables, they will be honored at the 2021 show. www.sdrrma.com Sunday in the Vineyard September 26 • 2 - 5pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD Live music by Common Ground.

Bring your lounge chair, blanket

and friends. Wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks available. Pet friendly on a leash.

Please no outside alcohol. www. wildeprairiewinery.com Painting on the Prairie - En Plein Aire at the Arboretum September 28 • 10am • $38 Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum Connect with nature and your creativity in a beautiful outdoor setting to explore open-air painting.

Guided by Natalie Sorenson, meet inside the Jasper Educational Center to discuss the ins and outs of painting outdoors. You’ll then move outside; choosing from varied subject matter that is Loin (far away) or Fermer (close up), all within easy access.

Bring your own painting medium and tools of choice, easel, and optional folding stool. A list of recommended supplies and alternatives will be provided. Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Immerse Yourself in American Sign Language - Beginner

September 28 6 Sessions 6:30pm • $79 Instructional Planning Center Support communication with individuals with hearing loss, infants, children, and the aging people in your life with American Sign Language! Acquire a functional understanding of ASL including the manual alphabet A - Z, common work-related signs, days of the week, colors, foods, and useful expressions in a natural conversational environment. Immerse yourself in silence to learn this quiet form of communication! Ages 13 and up.

Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Taste of Sioux Falls September 30 • 5:30 - 8:30pm Washington Pavilion Some of the finest restaurants and chefs in Sioux Falls come together to present a unique culinary experience, and the best part, it’s a fundraiser for SculptureWalk! www.washingtonpavilion.org

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Sanford International Women’s Day

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osted on Monday, September 13 at the 2021 Sanford International, Women’s Day presented by EMC is a day to celebrate all women from the Sioux Falls community and beyond.

Its mission is to build camaraderie, bring women together to strengthen business and social relationships, and create a space for just women to enjoy the Sanford International.

Erin Fujimoto, the co-founder of apparel company Tommy John, will be the keynote speaker of this year’s Women’s Day presented by EMC. Joining Fujimoto as a special guest will be World Golf Hall of Fame member, Nancy Lopez. Lopez will lead golf activities for attendees following the luncheon.

Women’s Day will continue its vocation to raise money for the Sanford International’s charitable initiative, Birdies Give Back. This initiative incorporates charitable giving with the performance of the PGA TOUR Champions professionals and benefits Sanford Children’s Hospital. In 2020, Women’s Day attendees helped raise over $45,000 for Birdies Give Back.

Keynote Speaker

Tommy John Co-Founder, Erin Fujimoto, Keynote Speaker

Erin Fujimoto, co-founder and head of merchandising of Tommy John, one of the fastest growing comfort-focused lifestyle brands in the United States, will lead the luncheon as the keynote speaker. A mother of two, Fujimoto continuously battles the challenges of maintaining a work-life and mom-life balance. In 2018, she helped introduce a Tommy John women’s line, and the company sold through six months of inventory in only six weeks. Today, the women’s division represents nearly a third of the business and is projected to be roughly half in the coming years.

Fujimoto also serves on the Sanford International Board – a group of leaders involved in the guidance, direction, oversight and promotion of Sanford’s global efforts to improve the human condition, which includes the oversight of Sanford World Clinic.

Special Guest Special Guest, World Golf Hall of Fame member, Nancy Lopez

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Joining Fujimoto as a special guest will be World Golf Hall of Fame member, Nancy Lopez. Lopez will lead golf activities for attendees following the luncheon.

Schedule of Events 7:30 AM • Pro-Am Registration / Driving Range 9:00 AM • Women’s Day Pro-Am 12:00 PM • Luncheon and Program featuring keynote speaker, Erin Fujimoto 1:30 PM • Golf activities with Nancy Lopez / Merchandise first look 2:30 PM • Departure

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Theodore Roosevelt and the Campaign of 1900

BY WAYNE FANEBUST

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he national campaign in 1900 promised to be one of the most historic and hard-fought political battles, perhaps the greatest and nastiest of all time, since the beginning of the republic known to the world as the United States.

The war against the Philippine Islands, a spin-off from the Spanish American War, divided America. Many people approved of President William McKinley’s war of conquest based on the belief that the Filipinos were a low-grade people who needed the helping hand of a superior force, however harsh. Many others disapproved, citing the U. S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence that

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bestowed freedom and the right of selfgovernment to Americans. They asked: why would our government want to press the hard knee of conquest on a weaker country? Aren’t the Filipino’s worthy of self-government?

The struggle caused anti-war Americans to form the Anti-Imperialist League as a means to oppose the cadre of men— mostly Republicans—who believed it was in the best interest of the country to engage in colonialism on the British plan. Among the prominent men in the League was Andrew Carnegie the multimillionaire industrialist, ex-President Grover Cleveland and South Dakota

Senator R. F. Pettigrew. The latter had been especially vocal in his opposition to McKinley’s war of conquest. His speeches in the senate were harsh and critical, replete with name-calling and insults directed at the pro-war politicians. Over and over again he reminded his fellow senators that people of a freedom-loving republic should never send its soldiers to destroy the liberties of another people.

Pettigrew’s enemies included Theodore Roosevelt, just then seen as a rising star in the Republican Party due in part, to his leadership of soldiers known as the “Rough Riders.” Landing in Cuba without their horses, the cavalry charged into the

enemy on foot, with Roosevelt waving his sword and urging his men to fight hard.

In short order Roosevelt became the “hero of San Juan. Also in short order, the American forces over-ran the Spanish army causing that nation to allow Cuba to be a free country.

For many years Americans had been almost salivating over the prospect of annexing Cuba, but something in the senate called the “Platt Amendment” in the U. S. Senate declared that the island would become a free country. Another spin off from the war was the selection of Roosevelt as McKinley’s running mate in the 1900 election.

The Philippine Islands was not covered by the Platt Amendment and that meant it was subject to annexation. Because of that prospect, Pettigrew was free to attack his attackers. As a result Pettigrew was denounced and called a traitor. But the war fallout was just one issue that would

dominate the campaign of 1900. The country was in a state of turmoil over a political force that originated in 1896 over the issue of money: gold versus silver; paper verses metal. The mainstream Republican’s favored gold, hence the name “gold bugs.” A coalition of politicians, namely the Populists, Silver Republicans and Democrats collectively known as “Fusionists,” staunchly favored silverbased money that could be more readily be circulated throughout the economy thus benefiting farmers and small town merchants.

The Fusionists, acting together, became known as the People’s Party, led by a man with sensational oratorical skills, Nebraska’s William Jennings Bryan. A Democrat, the leather-lunged Bryan traveled the country, giving emotional speeches to his followers. He was the undisputed leader of the People’s Party and vowed to be the supporter of those

who felt cheated or marginalized by the wealthy easterners. He was met with cheering crowds in city after city.

The same was true for Senator Pettigrew, who began the 1900 campaign early, furiously traversing South Dakota, county by county. So determined to win re-election that on one day he drove a team eighty miles, making speeches at each stop. While his stamina was admired by friend and foe alike, perhaps his biggest coup was making Sioux Falls the site of the National Convention of the People’s Party. On May 9, 1900, the big event convened in a large tent at 9th Street and Summit Avenue. Populist luminaries gave speeches to cheering audience and to no one’s surprise William Jennings Bryan was nominated for president.

McKinley had narrowly defeated Bryan in the 1896 election and looked forward to another victory. His campaign was managed by Ohio Senator Marcus

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A. Hanna, whose strategic skills were outstanding. But to lead the actual campaigning, McKinley turned to Theodore Roosevelt, the energetic New Yorker who had earned a reputation for toughness by ranching in the badlands of the Little Missouri River in northwestern Dakota Territory in the 1880s. Roosevelt’s mission was to advance McKinley’s chances at re-election, but he was also charged to get rid of Pettigrew.

So determined were the Republicans to defeat Pettigrew that some big guns were sent to South Dakota. Among them making a whistle stop was Roosevelt, the candidate for vice president. In doing so he was using a popular campaign asset: a passenger train. Politicians liked the trains because of the captive audience available to cajole and cover with blather. Walking from one passenger car to another, a hard working candidate could shake hands with every man and make a multitude of promises. And at every stop on the way, a large crowd of eager voters was waiting when the candidate appeared on the deck of the caboose.

Roosevelt arrived in Sioux Falls on September 11, 1900. He was greeted by a large throng of cheering men and women who saw their hero in person, many for the first time. At a special stand at the corner of 9th Street and Minnesota Avenue, the hero and leader of the Rough Riders was treated to a crowd of thousands of happy folks. Roosevelt was no orator in the manner of William Jennings Bryan, but he didn’t have to be. Speaking in favor of McKinley’s expansionist program, “T. R.”

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was almost drowned out by those who were in complete agreement. He declared that the war in the Philippines was being fought in “interest of freedom and liberty,” and that American soldiers were doing work “which providence has allotted us.”

We can be sure that Pettigrew was not in the crowd but no doubt, he read the local newspapers and learned that Roosevelt’s high-energy speech was loaded with talk about the glories of war. Perhaps at no time in American history has any man given such high status for a fairly insignificant military achievement. But it didn’t matter to the large crowd of voters that cheered themselves hoarse; Roosevelt was a hero, the man of the hour and Pettigrew for all his dedication and hard work for South Dakota, was on his way out.

Roosevelt’s appearance was followed by that the Senator Hanna whose aim was also to denounce Pettigrew for having insulted the Ohioan on the senate floor. Pettigrew was up to the challenge and called on Hanna to a debate. Hanna ignored the challenge and instead conducted a long and hard campaign in various parts of the state, drawing huge crowds where ever he went. All the madcap cheering amidst fireworks and bell ringing is evidence that political figures were just then, America’s celebrities, putting them in front of singers, actors, composers and literary people. In a world of limited leisure time activities, politicians filled the void.

Never one to quit, Pettigrew campaigned hard, but with small crowds that seemed to get smaller as he traveled across the state.

In Sioux Falls, an audience of about 1000 people, many of whom had known the senator for years and had benefited from his legislation, but were unconvinced that re-election was the right thing. Pettigrew spoke two hours in a hopeless case, noting that he “never left the Republican Party, but rather it left me.”

When the November vote was tallied McKinley and Roosevelt won by a large margin. The South Dakota legislature was in the grasp of the Republican Party. And since the legislature rather than the voters elected U. S. Senators, Pettigrew was defeated. It was an achievement that was seen almost as important as McKinley’s victory.

The People’s Party was all but dead too. Still many of its ideals, and those of Pettigrew, were to be adopted by Americans.

Among them, direct election of senators, a graduated income tax and female suffrage were made lawful by way of Constitutional amendments and it would be hard to find any man or woman today who would disagree with those changes.

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Pumpkin Pancakes 2 cups flour 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp ginger 1 3/4 cups milk 1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin 1 egg 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

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Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Mix remaining ingredients and add to the dry ingredients.

Batter will be slightly lumpy. Makes 6 servings depending upon how large you make the pancakes.

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Scott AND Beth Boyens HOME

BY MARY MICHAELS PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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here are a number of reasons why someone might move to the McKennan Park neighborhood…central location to access all of the great activities in the city, walking distance to the beautiful park, plenty of mature trees and, certainly, because of the number of historic homes in the neighborhood.

When Scott and Beth Boyens first moved back to Sioux Falls, they found a small house near 1st Avenue and 28th Street and loved being near the McKennan area. However, with a growing family, they decided they needed more space and moved to the southern part of the city. However, this neighborhood was always in the back of their minds. One day back in 2005, while driving through the neighborhood, Scott saw a for sale sign in front of this house. He immediately called Beth so they could arrange for his parents to stay with the kids while she met him there. And with that, they were moving back to the neighborhood.

The house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places has a great story.

It was designed by Robert Perkins and built in 1912 for his brother, Dr. Edwin Perkins, who was the personal physician for Helen McKennan. Edwin and his wife Sena lived in the house from 1913 to 1939, and Edwin was also instrumental in the founding of McKennan Hospital. The house was one of Robert’s early designs in Sioux Falls. Over the next ten years, he became a major residential architect, designing many homes in the McKennan Park area as well as across the city.

When the family moved into the two and a half story stucco home, they left it alone for a while because their kids were still young, and that kept them busy enough. But, over time, they knew they wanted to restore its early 20th century charm, yet still keep it functional for their family of six. They credit the talents of both Jarrod Smart Construction and Houndstooth House interior designers for helping carry out that mission.

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Older homes are certainly known for their craftsmanship and woodwork, and this house is no different. However, much of the woodwork was painted when they moved in, so they knew refinishing would be going on the “to do” list.

The living room features a coffered ceiling that shows off the hard work Scott put in to strip the wood beams so they could be refinished. Recalling those days when Scott would be up on the ladder working, Beth says, “It was a little like watching Michaelangelo at work.”

On one end of the living room is a cozy seating area with a fireplace and on the other, French doors open to a space that serves as a music room and office, with a grand piano custom-built cabinets and desks. That expanded office space certainly came in handy last

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year during the pandemic when all six members of the family were working – and schooling – at home.

The dining room features a beautiful round table where the family can gather together for meals. The antique hutch in the corner belonged to Beth’s grandmother and is filled with special heirlooms like her grandmother’s china.

Hanging on the opposite wall is a print

by Mary Groth (another McKennan Park resident) that Scott commissioned and includes images of Beth’s family cabin in Minnesota and of family members, including a young Beth with her great-grandmother.

The kitchen remodel was one of the biggest undertakings – a project they completed five years ago. They wanted to keep the historic look of quarter sawn oak but with a modern twist.

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“This is where Denise and Michelle really shined,” Beth says, referring to the Houndstooth House designers. “They obviously pegged me early as someone who didn’t need a lot of options as we were making decisions, and they would

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just come in with their book of paint swatches or wallpaper, hold one up and say, ‘Yep, that’s the one.’”

The farmhouse-style kitchen, Beth says, really started with the herringbone pattern tile on the floor. Each one of the earth-

toned tiles was placed by hand. All of the other colors built off the shades in the tiles, such as the darker wood of the icebox style cabinets to the lighter cabinets on the opposite wall.

Navy wallpaper makes the light

cabinets and tile backsplash pop, and the entire kitchen space is large enough to accommodate two comfortable side chairs and ottomans. In the summer, they can enjoy the view of their own yard and their neighbor’s colorful garden from the kitchen

windows. In addition to the oversized island that accommodates their cooktop and plenty of seating space, the other focal piece in the kitchen is the white-tiled, circular Swedish fireplace in the corner.

“The fireplace was here when we moved

in,” Beth says, “and we knew we didn’t want to get rid of it.”

Telling a little bit of the history, Scott explains how the house had previously belonged to the Gage family (as in the Gage Brothers business). The brothers

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were approached to be dealers for this type of fireplace and, before agreeing to do so, they said they each wanted one to try. Beyond that, Scott recalls, they might have sold one more, which meant there were three of these in Sioux Falls.

“Ours might be the last one standing,” he says.

In addition to adding visual interest to

the kitchen, the fireplace is functional – providing a spot for the family to roast marshmallows year round.

A small landing, with two steps on either side, separates the fireplace seating area of the living room from the kitchen.

Tucked into the corner is a cute half-bath with pedestal sink, and then a tall staircase leads upstairs.

For a century-old home, the amplesize bedrooms are a surprise, although it is possible there could have been some remodeling over the years that converted former porch space to bedrooms. Today, the house has a master suite with its own bathroom, plus three more bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor for their twin 18-year-olds and 17-year-old.

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In addition, another set of stairs from the second floor leads up to a lofted space where their oldest daughter has a bedroom and bathroom as she transitions from college into wedding planning.

All of the bathrooms were redone this past spring, adding updated fixtures, yet keeping time-period appropriate features like white hexagon tile flooring. In the

master bath, they discovered original brick when drywall was removed, so they left one section exposed and then covered the other walls with a whimsical bird print wallpaper that fits the Craftsman style of the home.

The work they have put into the home has been a labor of love and has been meaningful, knowing that they are

preserving the home and becoming part of its history.

“It is unusual, because we are only the fifth owners of this home over the past 109 years,” says Beth. “Previous owners have had a big part of Sioux Falls’ history, from the Perkins family in the early 20th century to the Woods and Gage families. We’re proud to be part of this home’s story.”

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BY LURA

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ho do you call for home repairs? Painting? How about a rug resized or a light fixture re-wired?

Probably because we live in a historic 1888 home, in my phone’s contacts, I have an expert for each. At least for now. It seems that many of the go-to experts I have gotten to know over the last 16 years of home ownership are in the process of retiring. I am so grateful they are not yet fully retired as we are FINALLY finishing our basement.

Joe Meier is doing the lion-share of the work. He helped us complete a kitchen and main floor remodel in 2013 and during that process, Joe became more than someone we rely upon for his expertise, he became a friend. Joe is a creative perfectionist who listens to our ideas, but isn’t afraid to let us know when something won’t work. The door wall we have in our basement is a great example of this. For years, my husband Shon and I have been collecting old doors with the idea that some day we may use them when we finish our basement. We have mostly acquired them when our neighborhood or other core neighborhoods had “dump days.” If you are not familiar, dump days is when the city lets homeowners put anything they don’t want in the boulevard for free pick up. Many clean out their attics and garages and the result is quite a few items –like old doors – end up being picked up by others and don’t end up making it to the dump after all. When we knew that we would be finishing our basement and started seriously discussing it, neither Shon nor I were too excited about using drywall to enclose our utility room.

Back to the age of our home –most finished surfaces in our home are plaster, not drywall. And because our basement walls are Sioux Quartzite, which we are leaving exposed, we wanted something with a bit more character than drywall. When we mentioned to Joe the idea of using the old doors to create the wall, he thought about it for a moment and asked, “how many doors do you have?”

Turns out we were short a few. So, I called a friend and neighbor who had once mentioned that she had some old doors. And if anyone needed them for their homes, to let her know. On short notice, she graciously gave us the needed doors to complete the project. Short notice is something I am getting used to. We have waited for years to finish our basement, and now that we are actually in the middle of the project, things happen quickly.

The other day, Joe asked me what we had planned for lighting.

Lighting? We’re already ready for lighting? Fortunately, we had been collecting some old light fixtures too. Or perhaps a more

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accurate explanation would be, globes for lights. Which meant I needed to find hardware that contains the electrical wiring and sockets necessary to actually hang them. And unfortunately, a person really needs to hunt to find these because everyone in town sells complete lights – not parts and pieces...or at least the three places I visited. After an extensive online search, I did find what I needed for most of the lighting, leaving one special fixture to figure out. Several years ago, Shon and I visited an antique fair in Kansas City and I saw a large industrial light cage. It was about 18 inches long and rusty. Immediately I knew I wanted to fill it with a diverse mix of Edison bulbs to hang in our basement when we finished it.

Figuring out how to accomplish this was one puzzle I didn’t want to tackle alone. So, I reached out to Bob and Mahlander’s. To clarify, Bob is not retiring anytime soon. Thankfully! I have worked with Bob in the past, when I had a lamp that needed rewiring and like Joe, Bob is creative and an expert. Right away he led me to the showroom to look at some individual, fabric wrapped cords with sockets – perfect for the Edison bulbs. Mahlander’s also had a diverse selection of bulbs. And Bob took care of the wiring. I plan to hang this light in the corner of our hallway, that leads from our basement living room to our bathroom. It will provide a bit of artistic interest. As for furnishing our basement, of course we have been saving an old couch that needs refinishing to serve as an anchor piece. When I called Kevin, a Tea upholster, he said he was retiring, but he could still squeeze me in. This offer was beyond kind. When we completed our main floor remodel, Kevin reupholstered an antique set of parlor furniture passed down from Shon’s great aunt. The pieces were in tough shape.

They needed much more than upholstery –their wooden frames needed refinishing. Kevin took it a step further. He hand-carved

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replacements to fit in where portions of the set’s ornate decorative carvings had long ago chipped off. He is an artist. I feel fortunate to know who to go to when I need help with something out of the ordinary. One reason I believe we have had such great luck with experts, is we always ask friends who they have worked with. A strong reference is worth more to me than the lowest bid. In fact, I never bid out a project. I only ask my go-to experts what they would charge so I know if it is something we can do today or if it is something we need to wait on. While we are finishing our basement, we are also taking care of a few other things on our home to-do list. One of which is finishing our wood stairs.

It’s a project we first put off because of cost. Then, we put it off because of convenience. At this time, the only bathroom in our home is on the upper level. Finally, I thought of getting the stairs finished with enough lead time and I asked Dale Olson (also not retiring) if he could finish our stairs while we were on vacation this summer. Dale came highly recommended by our friends Lance and Rachael. When Dale came to take a look at our stairs, and let us know the cost of finishing, he asked if we wanted both the rise and the run finished. We were not sure and asked his advice. He suggested that he finish the run or the portion of the step that we actually step on, and we paint the rise. We liked his suggestion. But when we saw how lovely the runs looked, I was too nervous to paint. adsis| retired, bannersbut | billboards | books | brochures I called Jay Parker. He thankfully said he would paint business cards | invitations | labels | letterheads | logos the rises while we were camping.

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Charcoal Burning Everywhere “Another Pleasant Valley Sunday, charcoal burning everywhere”

BY JIM MATHIS

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ith the wildfires burning in Canada and the smoke causing hazy skies around our fair city, there have been many days when you walked outside and it smelled like everyone in your neighborhood had fired up their grills at the same time. And that got me thinking about charcoal. I know I’ve written about grilling and barbecuing many times and debated the pros and cons of charcoal versus gas grills, but I’ve not really given any time to what charcoal is or where it comes from. So, let’s dive into the blackened world of briquets and lumps.

First let’s look at how charcoal is made.

There’s a little science here, so bear with me. Most charcoal (especially the stuff we get around here) starts as wood. When wood is burned, its molecules combine with oxygen to create heat. Wood, even when dried, still has a fair amount of water in it. And the first thing that happens when wood burns is the water evaporates. As it gets hotter, the wood begins to break down and gases escape and burn just above the wood’s surface. When you see the flames in a campfire, those are the result of the gases being driven out of the wood. This process produces heat, but not the temp you want to sear a steak.

The higher temp comes when the

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“But did you know the brand was originally called “Ford,” named for car maker Henry Ford? Yep. The original Kingsford charcoal was made from lumber scraps from the manufacture of the Model T and automobile plants.”

cellulose and lignin in the wood break down. What’s left is mostly carbon, and carbon makes really good fuel. It burns to create carbon dioxide when the carbon and oxygen in the air combine. This produces the real heat we think of when wood is burning. Think about all of those wildfires, that’s a lot of heat.

Charcoal is made by heating wood with limited oxygen so it burns off just about everything but the carbon. During the process the carbon atoms are rearranged with the atoms neatly lined up, creating a substance that’s almost pure carbon.

This can be done with chunks of wood to make lump charcoal or ground-up and compressed bits to make charcoal briquets.

When most people think about charcoal, you’re probably envisioning the little pillowshaped briquets from the red, white and blue Kingsford bag. Kingsford has been the best-selling brand of charcoal in North America for decades. But did you know the brand was originally called “Ford,” named

for car maker Henry Ford? Yep. The original Kingsford charcoal was made from lumber scraps from the manufacture of the Model T and automobile plants. History tells us that Ford bought lumber from a man named Edward Kingsford. Ford was looking for a way to use the scrap lumber and began producing briquets of compressed char to use as a fuel. The product was later rebranded as Kingsford in honor of Edward.

That begs the question, lump or briquets? As I said before, Kingsford is the top seller, but even among briquets, it generally isn’t ranked as the best. But the reasons many grillers like briquets are 1) their uniform shape makes them burn consistently, 2) they are easy to light, and 3) they burn hot for a fairly long time.

On the downside, you really don’t know what’s in them. There are some binders and chemicals that I would rather not put close to my food.

Lump charcoal, on the other hand, looks like what it is – chunks of burned wood. In

every bag you’ll have big pieces and little pieces, some long sticks and some puny crumbs. But you can be assured that you’re getting real charcoal. Yes, there’s a downside here too… it costs more than the Kingsford, and because of the inconsistency, some bags will burn hotter than others, and some will burn more quickly. Despite those negatives, I still buy lump charcoal. But in an ironic twist, I store it in Kingsford branded containers.

Hopefully the next time you smell the smoke in the air it will be a neighbor throwing some pork chops on and inviting you over, and not a distant wildfire. And as you and your neighborhood enjoy a beer while the chops are cooking, you can tell them a little historical trivia about that bag of Kingsford charcoal.

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today!

When he’s not in the kitchen, Jim works in advertising here in Sioux Falls.

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THE BLACK ROOSTER

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

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o, don’t worry; you’re not in the wrong section. This is a wine article, I promise, not a riveting documentary on melaninrich fowl. Growing up in Florence, Italy, I had the privilege of being introduced to local wines at a young age. Luckily for me, the local wine of Florence is Chianti! Still one of my favorite wines to drink to this day, especially with a good pasta and homemade

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sauce, I started doing a little more research on the origins of a peculiar symbol on a lot of Chianti bottles: the Black Rooster.

The original Chianti was defined in 1716 by the Medici family and included the area around Gaiole, Greve, Radda and Castellina.

The borders were extended and redrawn in 1932 to stretch to the north of Florence, south to Castelnuovo Berardenga, west to

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Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, and east to the Chianti Mountains.

There are now 8 sub-zones: Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentino, Colline Pisano, Colli Senesi, Montalbano, Montespertoli, and Rufina. But here is the interesting story, the kind of story that I am constantly in search of: the legend of the rooster!

Gallo Nero which in Italian means black rooster, is the symbol for the region’s Chianti Classico producers association, and you will find it on the necks of the bottles from this region. Its origins (keep in mind the story comes from an old man from Siena) began in the 12th century when Florence and its rival Siena were continually warring over the rich territories between the two cities.

Legends say they would resolve this quarrel with a race involving two knights, one from each city. The rules were agreed upon... the two knights would start the race when the cock crows. The point where the knights meet would be the new border.

This is where it gets interesting... allegedly the Florentines had a black rooster which they kept unfed for days, so by the morning of the race it crowed well before dawn. Thus, the Florentines had an advantage because their knight left first and rode many miles deeper into rival territory, reaching Fonterutoli, a territory of Castellina. So the border was established in Castellina, close to Siena, in a place they named Croce Fiorentina.

Next time you’re at a wine bar or store, be sure to peruse the Chianti section. Check the neck of the bottle for the infamous black rooster, a sure sign that you are getting an original Chianti.

Carpe Chianti!

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Tips to Optimize Your Metabolism

BY SONJA HEGMAN, AVERA HEALTH

Managing your weight can be a lifelong battle.

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ou may wonder if it has something to do with your metabolism. This is the process in which your body converts your food and drink into energy. Your size, sex and age can affect your metabolism in addition to physical activity and your ability to process food.

There are a number of things you can do to help your metabolism, said Annie Ailts, MS, RDN, LN an Avera Medical Group Functional Medicine registered dietitian.

Cut out processed foods, sweets, sugar-sweetened beverages,

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and any other sources of sugar. Start reading ingredients lists to determine all the things that contain sugar. You may be surprised!

Say yes to whole foods. Unprocessed, whole foods such as meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit, and healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocado, olives, and olive oil are more nutrient dense to keep your body working most efficiently.

The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) is a very low carb, high fat diet that shares similarities with other low carb diets. The reduction in carbs allows for efficient fat burning. Talk to your doctor before

The best way to manage your weight is still eating a healthy diet and staying active.

starting this or any other diet to determine if it’s right for you.

Don’t skimp on fat and protein. Carbohydrates are a quick source of energy, but the effect can mean a spike in blood sugar and a subsequent crash.

“That type of rollercoaster can be really hard on your entire body,” Ailts said.

Instead, pair carbs with protein and a healthy fat to help stabilize blood sugar. It will also help you abstain from overeating and keep you feeling full longer.

Helping your body run efficiently is important, but these tips also help you eat a wholesome healthful diet, Ailts said. If you’re troubled by weight gain, a number of factors could be in play ranging from hormones to your genetics or your diet and lifestyle.

The best way to manage your weight is still eating a healthy diet and staying active.

To learn more about maintaining a healthy weight, use our guide to start a conversation with your primary care provider.

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Mental Health Care Supports Patients on Fertility Journey To help weather ups and downs, Sanford integrates emotional support during care.

BY SANFORD HEALTH

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ntegrating concern for mental health, along with attention to the root causes, is a point of emphasis for those who are hoping — and waiting — to have a baby.

“It’s about focusing on the whole person,” said Tiffany Von Wald, M.D., who specializes in Fertility and Reproductive Medicine at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “There is a mind-body connection that is a super-important piece of the fertility journey.

Susan Wicks, a Sanford Health therapist, knows firsthand the struggles that surround challenges when trying to conceive.

Based on her own personal experience, she can verify it can be difficult to cope. Effective care can go well beyond seeking

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physiological answers to questions about fertility.

“It’s a unique situation,” she said. “I really look forward to being able to talk to women and help them build coping strategies, even in really difficult situations.”

Help is Down the Hall As part of that effort, Wicks now has an office down the hall from Sanford doctors who provide fertility care. She serves a vital role within a Sanford Health Fertility and Reproductive Medicine program that offers services, support and resources at every phase of starting a family.

“For people who are dealing with fertility challenges, it’s a very tough issue,” Wicks said. “There can be a lot of shame and anxiety that comes in. There is a lot of self-blame and isolation that can come along with that.”

Providers like Dr. Von Wald have long understood that not being able to have a child right away can include emotional stress. Appropriate behavioral health attention can help lighten the burden.

“The prevalence of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety are very high among patients undergoing fertility treatment,” Dr. Von Wald said. “Counseling can be very effective in lowering stress and anxiety levels. It can help patients learn coping mechanisms and strategies to support them emotionally when they go through fertility treatment.”

That is where the partnership with Wicks comes in. As an integrated part of Sanford Women’s and the fertility services team, she can offer a comforting and convenient option for patients.

“It makes it easier for women to accept the help,” Wicks said.

“They can be directed just down the hall to talk to me. My nurse can schedule an appointment.”

Mental Health Needs are Common It is common for those dealing with infertility to assume they’re to blame for the problems. This feeling can persist even with assurances from providers that it is not their fault.

“They feel like something in them is broken,” Wicks said.

“They’re thinking if they just were healthier, if they could just relax, or ate better, this problem would go away.”

So Wicks works with them. It’s OK to be sad about this, she tells them. It’s OK to be angry.

“We can assure them that they’re doing nothing wrong,” Wicks said. “Sometimes we don’t know what is causing the problems with fertility and we tell them that. Hearing those words can bring all kinds of relief.”

Coping strategies most often involve talking about emotions with trusted people. Those dealing with fertility challenges may be reluctant to share much with others about their ongoing concerns.

“It’s vital to find support people you can call when you’re angry or sad,” Wicks said. “You need people who can be there for you.

You can also try to engage in activities that have nothing to do with making babies. You don’t have to make your whole world about getting pregnant.”

There are studies suggesting anxiety levels can affect the Getting kids to put down their electronics likelihood of successful Dr.isVon Wald said.when With that, andtreatments, play outside a no-brainer it’s important to establish sense of well-being the process youra backyard contains aduring slackline! with an integrative care approach. What is good for the mind, in this case, can also be good for the body.

“With fertility, it’s important to support the whole person,” Dr. Von Wald said. “Emotional health can really impact the outcome.”

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Watercolor Campfire Materials: Straw, sticks, glue, watercolor paints in red, orange, and yellow, plastic cups for the paint, and white paper.

Pour your paint into some plastic cups. Place a small drop of each color onto some white paper, leaving room for the sticks underneath the painted fire. Have your child blow through a straw at the paint, creating a unique, flame-like effect. Mix the colors as much as you’d like, until it looks like a fire. Glue some sticks onto the paper underneath the paint, and let dry to finish this end-of-summer campfire artwork!

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

Lena, the Sea, and Me

by Maria Parr Trille and Lena may be getting older, but they still find everyday adventure—and trouble—in their coastal village, including sinking every raft they build, getting little sisters stuck up flag poles, and attending those dreaded music lessons. But that’s not all. The arrival of a less-than-encouraging new soccer coach is putting twelve-year-old Lena’s goalkeeping career in doubt. And Trille is wondering how to impress the girl who has just joined his class. As the best friends battle the elements and their own emotions, one thing is for sure: they’re not giving up, not if Lena has anything to do with it! In Maria Parr’s follow-up to Adventures with Waffles, the acclaimed author returns to Mathildewick Cove with a rib-tickling story of growing up.

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Merci Suárez Can’t Dance

by Meg Medina Seventh grade is going to be a real trial for Merci Suárez. For science she’s got no-nonsense Mr. Ellis, who expects her to be a smart as her brother, Roli. She’s been assigned to co-manage the tiny school store with Wilson Bellevue, a boy she barely knows, but whom she might actually like. And she’s tangling again with classmate Edna Santos, who is bossier and more obnoxious than ever now that she is in charge of the annual Heart Ball.

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Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter

by Jamie Michalak Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter is both a rollicking story with a dash of danger and, in its final eye-popping spreads, a seek-and-find challenge. As the clock in the great museum tick-tocks past midnight, a little mouse with a sack and a treasure map scurries past the guards.

Plucky and intrepid Dakota Crumb scours the museum for artifacts, including the famous Purple Jewel of Cairo (a gumdrop stashed in an exhibit). By day, the little mouse shares her carefully curated finds with fellow tiny creatures that flock to Miss Crumb’s tiny Mousehole Museum. A feast for sharp-eyed readers—who’ll delight in circling back after the story to pore over the illustrations in search of treasure—this gently suspenseful tale, splashed with soft, dusky hues, evokes a world of wonders after dark.

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The More the Merrier

by David Martin “I like your moves. But I’m not like you. So I’ll just do what I can do.” Some like to kick their feet and bend their knees to the music. Others prefer to slip and slide . . . or swoop down . . . or skip high and low! Whatever their style, children will be drawn by David Martin’s buoyant rhymes and Raissa Figueroa’s vibrant illustrations as Bear, Moose, Snake, and other forest animals dance to their own groove in a rhythmic celebration of individuality.

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Ride the Wind

by Nicola Davies Javier has a secret. On one of his father’s fishing trips, still hurting from the loss of his mother, he finds an albatross caught on the hooks—alive, if only barely. Against the orders of his father, who has been distant and disparaging, Javier smuggles the bird to safety and begins nursing it back to health. Every day the albatross accepts a little more food, but she shows no sign of wanting to use her wings. And if Javier’s new friend refuses to fly, how will she ever find her way home?

From award-winning author Nicola Davies, with dramatic watercolors by Salvatore Rubbino evoking the setting of Chiloé Archipelago, off the coast of Chile, comes a stirring tale of loss, loneliness, and the power of empathy.

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Ergo

by Alexis Deacon Ergo wakes up and sets off to explore the world.

The first things she discovers are her toes.

Wiggle, wiggle. Then she finds her wings. Flap, flap. Then her beak. And her legs. She has discovered everything! I am the world and the world is me, she thinks. Until she considers the wall around her. Is that part of her, too? And is that noise from beyond the wall . . . something else? At once humorous and inspirational, this lighthearted foray by Alexis Deacon and Viviane Schwarz is for dreamers and philosophers, the foolish and the enlightened—a picture book experience told with simplicity and style.

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Heads and Tails: Underwater

by John Canty Swimming, gliding, croaking, or clawing . . . can you guess which underwater creature will appear next? Follow the clues from page to page, from tail to head, to discover whether it is a crab or an eel, a frog or a starfish, an octopus or a seahorse, or . . . what is that sneaking in the water?

With beautiful, fluid illustrations inspired by nineteenth-century prints, this intriguing guessing game—a follow-up to Heads and Tails and Heads and Tails: Insects—will have curious children diving right in.

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It Could Be Worse

by Einat Tsarfati As a pair of shipwrecked sailors float on what’s left of their ship, Albertini is none too happy.

The rain, he observes, is unfair enough. Then the flying fish appear overhead—the ones with the sick stomachs. And the singing mermaids, leaving infernal earworms in their wake. There’s the ghost ship full of pirates and the ark teeming with ravenous beasts. But no matter how bad the situation seems, George, cheerfully playing his harmonica, reminds his friend it could always be worse. Ahhhh! But hang on . . . is that a giant whale with an overpowering case of tuna breath? Delightfully detailed illustrations add visual comedy to a meditation on tough times that shows that even the worst days can turn around—especially with friends.

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Kookaburra

by Claire Saxby Kook-kook-kook. Kak-kak-kak. What is that sunrise chorus that sounds like laughter? It is a kookaburra and her family, calling over the river. Follow these iconic Australian birds as they search for food and team up to defend their territory in preparation for the nesting season.

With rich paintings and poetic text, threaded through with intriguing facts, Kookaburra offers insight into the lives of these fascinating birds.

Curious readers will find more information about kookaburras at the end, as well as an index leading them back through the book to explore these distinctive creatures more closely.

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Zion Unmatched

by Zion Clark; James S. Hirsch This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark’s ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit. Cowritten by New York Times bestselling journalist James S. Hirsch, this book features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself.

Explore Zion’s journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought rise as a high school wrestler to his current rigorous training to prepare as an elite athlete on the world stage. Included are a biography and a note from Zion.

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Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

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