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RECIPES Pumpkin Bread 40 THE A LIST 42 HISTORY

The People’s Party National Convention of 1900 46

A Space that is Simply Perfect 50

CUTE KIDS Submit Your Child’s Photo 78

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It’s OK to Be Bad… at Tennis 60

Caring For Your Four-Legged Friend 12

MAN IN THE KITCHEN I am a Porketarian. 62

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Some Free Advice on Wine 65

BRIDAL SPECTACULAR Vendor Directory 30 Wedding Timeline 34

HEALTH & WELL-BEING Answers to All Your Mammogram Questions 68

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An ‘Un-bee-lievable’ Experience!

In this imaginative exhibit, insects don’t just have super abilities – they are real superheroes! Explore the Ant Colony Climber, take flight (virtually) in the Dragonfly Drone exhibit and so much more!

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Friday, October 15th • 12pm–8pm | Saturday, October 16th • 9am–3pm | Sioux Falls Convention Center

2021 Seminar Schedule

Friday, October 15th 1:30pm - 2pm Life Lessons Learned as a Cardiac Surgeon and a Busy Mom

by Dr. Meghana Helder Dr. Meghana Helder is a cardiovascular surgeon at the Avera Heart Hospital and spends her days helping patients suffering from heart disease so they can live their best lives. Outside of work, she is a wife and a mom of two young children and so she knows a thing or two about the stress and busyness of life and what it takes to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Dr. Helder will share valuable tips from her life experience as well as her experience in taking care of patients with cardiovascular disease and answer your questions related to keep your heart in its best shape possible.

2:15pm - 2:45pm Managing Urinary Incontinence in the Cancer Patient

by Christie Pekoske, PA-C and Tabitha Ammann, CNP As a result of cancer treatment, there is an increasing population of women who suffer from pelvic floor disorders. There are a variety of treatment options available to meet the unique health needs of each individual. We will share common types of urinary incontinence, typical testing and diagnosis, and review treatment options tailored to cancer patients. We are looking forward to sharing our expertise with you and answering any questions!

3pm – 3:30pm Pet CPR

by Missy John, Owner at Nerdy K9 Academy Have you ever felt helpless when your animal is sick or hurt? Would you know during an emergency what actions would help versus hurt the situation? Most people don’t think about this until a tragic event has happened. This class is designed to give you easy to perform actions to make sure your dog is best cared for if an injury or cardiac emergency occurs.You will also learn how to best PREVENT having your dog involved in an emergency situation.

3:45 – 4:15pm Cartooning/ Characatures

by Hector Curriel Learn how to draw playful and funny faces and becoming an artist or entertainer. No drawing experience required.

4:30pm – 5pm Pie Art

by Lonnette Kelley Whether it’s for a formal dinner, Thanksgiving treat, or holiday dessert; your own unique crust will put beauty and fun into your next pie presentation! Lonnette will share her tips for trend setting finishes to the top crust of your pies. A demonstration of rolling dough will be followed by inspiration for creating your own artistically designed lattice work, braids and cut outs of leaves, flowers, and other unique ideas you may dream up ... names, sports, snowmen, holly- get creative.

5:15pm – 5:45pm Dream Interpretation Discover Your Night Life - Dream Analysis & Self Therapy

by Dr. Nadia Bijaoui In dreamland, a little voice is trying to reach out to us.

What is it saying? Dreaming provides a voice to unspoken feelings, information and tools to guide in enlightenment and self-realization by revealing the messages hidden in dreams. Decoding the messages in our dreams may clarify the path to personal satisfaction or self-realization.

6pm – 6:30pm Holiday Wine Pairings Let Heather Taylor with GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor help you with your holiday wine pairings. Not sure what to serve with Thanksgiving Turkey? Heather can help! Come and get helpful hints as well as a few samples of Heather’s holiday favorites. Let’s sip and get your holiday libation list figured out.

6:45pm – 7:15pm Crafting Cocktails & Cooking Beef Beef up your entertaining skills with a beef and cocktail experience with the South Dakota Beef Industry Council and Heather Taylor of GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor. We will discuss how to select the perfect beef dish based on your entertaining needs, budget, and skill level. We will also be preparing a Santa Maria Tri Tip Roast dish for sampling that will pair deliciously with a Reverse Manhattan — which is less whiskey and more vermouth. An easier cocktail for beginning whiskey drinkers and a rif on wine with a heavier vermouth presence.Yum!

Saturday, October 16th 9:15 - 9:45am Medicare and You – Are you Ready?

Get into a Retirement State of Mind!

by Janice Lewis, Avera Health Plans Bring a friend or two and talk about your plans for retirement – whether it’s taking that dream vacation with your spouse or brunching everyday with your friends. We want to help make it all happen the best we know how: Helping you understand the basics of Original Medicare and how a Medicare Supplement plan can protect your retirement savings and save you from unexpected health care costs. You’ll have the opportunity to talk with a licensed agent to get answers to your questions and gain a better understanding of Medicare options available to you.

10am – 10:30am Fresh Evergreen Wreath

by Monica Pugh Using fresh evergreens to create your own holiday season themed winter wreath. Perfect for hanging on your front door, in the entryway, or give to a loved one? This is a lovely holiday gift and decor idea that can springboard your creativity.

10:45pm – 11:15pm Positive Mindset Makeover

by Fay Prairie Renovating a relationship, a situation, your career or yourself begins with the process of remodeling your thoughts. To change what’s going on outside of you, you need to change what’s going on inside of you. Come learn some positive, easy strategies you can immediately use to begin renovating your life and relationships.

11:30am – 12:15pm Pumpkin Arrangement

by Monica Pugh Demonstrating how to create an arrangement using fresh florals and pumpkins.

A medium to large sized arrangement, perfect for your fall and Thanksgiving tables, or as a lovely gift. We’ll share tips and trick for floral arrangements.

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

1pm – 1:30pm Canning 101

by Monica Pugh Home canning and preserving has regained popularity with a new generation! Join Monica Pugh for techniques of canning to preserve nutritious, healthy, and additive-controlled foods for your family - with flavor! Canning is the money-saving, 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!

1:45pm – 2:15pm Soy for Women’s Health and KidFriendly Foods!

by SD Soybean Checkoff Join us for a cooking demonstration where you can sample delicious, simple soy recipes and learn about the health benefits of soy for your family from registered dietitian Charlotte Rommereim. Attendees will receive soy recipes, a free gift and will be eligible for an exciting giveaway.

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Spooky Science 2021 An Annual Fun, Non-Scary, Family-Friendly Event

Saturday, October 16 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Explore the wonders of science and art as we experiment, discover and create through activities for all ages. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Public: $14 Adults (plus tax) | $10 Youth (plus tax) Members: Free Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Enjoy Highlights Including: South Dakota Ghostbusters Professional paranormal investigators

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Caring For Your Four-Legged Friend

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f you have a pet, or if you know people with pets, you know the attachment that happens. Whether you have cat or canine, gecko or guinea pig, pets truly become a member of the family.

A love of animals and a desire to help others care for their furry friends led Matt and Shana Nelson to a business opportunity with Pet Supplies Plus. The Nelsons are the local owners of this new west-side pet supply store that opened in August – a dream about three years in the making.

“We had been thinking about this for quite a while and reached out to the company a few years ago,” says Shana.

“We had researched other companies, but Pet Supplies Plus was the right match for us because of their commitment to quality products and the tremendous support for their local owners. The Pet Supplies Plus team is supportive, knowledgeable and provided on-site training. They are amazing to work with.”

Over the last year, when things were starting to come together for the Nelsons and their business plan, they did take that pause to consider opening a business while Sioux Falls and the rest of the country continued to deal with the pandemic; however, they were excited about their prospective location and knew they were bringing something unique to the community.

“We feel like COVID changed the way people think of pets,” Shana explains. “Lots

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of people say pets are part of the family, but over the past year, pets have played such an important role in companionship, comfort and stress-relief for people. So, we wanted to help our friends and neighbors take the best possible care of their pets.”

When it came to hiring staff, the Nelsons didn’t have any trouble. They have assembled a team of animal lovers, pet owners and even a former veterinary technician – all doing what they love every day.

“We are so lucky to have a great team

who share the commitment Matt and I have to the best customer service,” says Shana. “When a customer comes in, our employees don’t just brush you off with a ‘Oh, dog food’s in aisle one.’ They are going to get to know you and your pet.

They’ll ask you what you are looking for, if your pet has special dietary needs, and then they will help you find it.”

Food plays a big part in the offerings at Pet Supplies Plus. As Shana says, you wouldn’t feed your child just anything, and

it should be the same thing with pets. They carry a wide variety of familiar brands, but they also are proud to offer some varieties unique to their store.

“Because Pet Supplies Plus is committed to providing the best options for pets at an affordable price,” Shana says, “they created the Redford Naturals line for dogs and cats. This line of food for dogs and cats has no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors, and it is made in small batches here in the U.S.”

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Redford Naturals has specialized formulas for puppies and kittens, as well as adult pets. There are also variations to support things like healthy weight, healthy joints and healthy aging.

Another special brand found only in select locations around the country is Fromm, created by Fromm Family Foods – a fifth generation family-owned-andoperated artisan pet food company.

In addition to food for dogs and cats, you’ll find everything you need here to feed your fish, hamster, lizard, snake, bird,

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or whoever else you might have at home – including live crickets with no purchase limit. The store also carries aquariums, bedding material for small pets, toys, collars, leashes and all the supplies you need to keep your pet happy and healthy.

You can order your supplies online for curbside pickup as well as for free sameday delivery.

And that’s not all…you can get more than supplies. You may even find your next pet here!

Pet Supplies Plus has a wall of

aquariums with a colorful assortment of fish, tweeting parakeets who want to come home with you, and adorable furry hamsters and guinea pigs…if they can keep them in stock. Nelson says the first four guinea pigs the store received sold out in two hours. If you like things that crawl and slither, they have those too. Brand new to the store is their Cat Adoption in collaboration with Almost Home Canine Rescue.

Professional grooming services are also available, but dog owners can also come

in any time during store hours to take advantage of the self-serve dog wash.

With no time limit for use, you can get your good boy or girl clean with everything there that you need, from aprons and towels to hypoallergenic shampoo, brushes and blow dryers (be sure to take advantage of special pricing with the Dirty Dog Discount Card!).

The Nelsons love their animals, and they also love their community’s offerings to get pets outdoors. As a nod to their home city of Sioux Falls, part of the décor includes

a giant street sign with directional arrows and distances to the city’s dog parks.

Although it was a leap of faith to start a new business venture, the Nelsons agree they made the right decision and couldn’t be happier to be part of the west side business community.

“This location is so convenient,” Shana says of their spot on West 26th Street, between Interstate 29 and Marion Road.

“You can take care of several things at once, like drop your car for an oil change at Tires Tires Tires and come here to see

us for your shopping. Or do your shopping and then take your pet friend on a trip through the Silverstar Car Wash!”

Happy, leashed pets are welcomed at Pet Supplies Plus. In fact, there is only one thing that will distract the team from providing you with their utmost attention and service…and that is if someone yells, “Puppy in the store!”

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Oak Ridge Nursery Fall Harvest Sale Month of October 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD Save 20% on select trees and shrubs.

50% off select perennials. Store specials throughout the sale duration. www.oakridgenurseryinc.com

Fall Art & Wine Walk October 1 • 5pm - 8pm Go downtown for the Fall Art & Wine Walk! Sip some wine and check out work from 25+ local artists at various downtown locations. Meeting local artists and viewing the art is free. The variety of artists include: painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, woodworkers, jewelry makers, and more. www.dtsf.com SiouxperCon 2021: Heroes Homecoming October 1

Sioux Falls Convention Center SiouxperCon celebrates comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, board games, and video gaming. Now in its fifth year, SiouxperCon has quickly grown into the most anticipated annual Siouxland event for lovers of all things in the “nerd” community. SiouxperCon is your friendly, neighborhood fan convention where all are welcome in a family-friendly, inclusive environment! www.siouxpercon.com Toughest Monster Truck Tour October 1 - 2 • 7:30pm Denny Sanford Premier Center The Toughest Monster Truck Tour will stop in Sioux Falls. The line-up will include Bigfoot, Quad Chaos, Dirt Crew, Twisted Addiction, double Trouble and Trouble Maker. Plus, the high-flying tricks and stunts of the daredevil Freestyle Motocross team will also be featured.

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Country Apple Orchard Fall Festival Friday - Sundays in October The Fall Festival 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. 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. Another great NEW addition is the Country Apple Beer Garden!

Enjoy some great Cider Beer and local brews while the kids get lost in the hay maze. www.countryappleorchard.com Heartland Country Corn Maze Fridays: 5pm-9pm, Saturdays:

12pm-9pm, Sundays: 12pm-5pm Open through October 24 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.

Find hidden checkpoint for a free treat. Bring flashlights for after dark fun. Concessions and restrooms. www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com An Evening with Paula Poundstone Friday, Oct. 1 Washington Pavilion Paula Poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit. When she isn’t collecting hotel soaps while on tour or panel-ing on NPR’s #1 show, Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!, Paula hosts the popular Maximum Fun

podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. washingtonpavilion.org Rockestra Sioux Falls October 1 • 7pm • El Riad Shrine Join us for a fun evening with America’s first-ever professional rock and roll orchestra as they play your favorite songs from the past decades while we raise funds for a great cause! Proceeds from the event benefit the Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation.

The non-profit charity’s activities include funding housing related community service projects such as building wheelchair ramps for those in need, providing building trades scholarships for students and funding shop programs in local schools. www.hbasiouxempire.com The Premiere Playhouse Presents Blood Brothers September 30 - October 2 • 7pm October 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. The show is suitable for ages 12 and up for strong language. washingtonpavilion.org Oak Ridge Nursery Fall Harvest Festival (Annual Fall Sale continues) Saturday, October 2 • 8 am - 5pm 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD Bounce house, pumpkin painting, hay maze, cookies and hot cider, Hunny Bunny Food Truck from 11am - 3:30pm. INFO www. oakridgenurseryinc.com Parrot Heads of the Prairie Downtown Sioux Falls Pub Crawl Saturday, October 2, 2021 Fundraiser for the Parrot Heads of the Prairie Giving Tree Registration: Noon to 1:30 PM, Tommy Jack’s $10 individual, $30 for team of four Scavenger hunt / Trivia game...

participating pubs: Tommy Jacks, Top Hat, Ferson, Lucky’s, The Hello Hi, Remedy, Pave, Correct entries returned by 4pm, Pave Patio, qualify for prize drawings.

Wilde Prairie Winery Harvest Festival October 2 • 12pm - 5pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St. Brandon, SD Delicious wines and beer, music

by Retro Rock Revival, Bella Luna Wood Fired Pizza truck, Tacos de Gringo food truck, alpacas, bounce house, face painting, pumpkin painting, mini grape stomp and more! www.wildeprairiewinery.com Riverview Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Festival October 2-3 & 9-10 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.

Saturdays: 10am-9:30pm (pumpkin picking ends at 6pm).

Haunted Trail: 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Sundays: 12pm-5pm Pumpkin picking, pumpkin

painting, pumpkin games, inflatables, train rides, farm animals, food vendors, fudge/ caramel apples, crafts & baked goods, coffee, beer & SD wine, live music & more! riverviewtreefarm.com Ceramic Vintage Mold – Spooky Glowing Halloween Tree October 4 + October 18 2 Sessions • 6pm • $90 Axtell Park Building Glaze, wire and light your spooktastic, mood setting, seasonal tree. Learn about vintage ceramic mold processes and use traditional ceramic hands on glazing techniques to create your unique and enviable lit display. Choose your colors and accents for this vintage style heirloom decor piece. The instructor will kiln fire your project then guide you through adding wiring and lights for a sweet or scary finish. Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call (605) 367-7999.

Lost for Words – Creative Writing Course October 6 – November 10

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6 Sessions • 6:30pm • $99 Instructional Planning Center If you are “lost for words” come find them and hone in on your writing skills and practice. Whether it is meant for the world or just ourselves, language holds the gift of expression. This six-week writing course will focus on fiction and poetry as two of the big powers in literary genres as well as encouraging of all forms of literary voice. The final class will involve an offsite book related field trip and a writer’s giveaway prize! Registration is available online at www.ComEd. sf.k12.sd.us or call (605) 367-7999.

Friends! The Musical Parody October 7-9 • 7:30pm October 9 & 10 • 2pm Orpheum Theater 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. siouxfallsorpheum.com Junkin’ Market Days Fall Market W.H. Lyon Fairground Friday, October 8 • 10am-8pm Saturday, October 9 • 9am-4pm Junkin’ Market Days is a two-day indoor market that is filled with repurposed, rustic, shabby chic, farmhouse, vintage & one-of-akind finds. $5 admission. www. junkinmarketdays.com Sioux Falls Quilters’ Guild presents Dakota Pieces XVI 2021 Quilt Show Fall in Love With Quilting Saturday October 9 • 10am - 7pm Sunday October 10 • 11am - 4pm Sioux Falls Convention Center 1201 N. West Avenue Starting Your Photography Side Hustle – The Right Way October 9 • 1pm • $99 West Sioux Studios If you have EVER thought of turning your love of photography into a business, this is the class for you! Taught by two experienced local photography professionals, consider this your one stop shop for all the info you need! Bring all your questions – How do I start? Where do I get clients? How much should I charge? What gear do I need? We

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will answer them all… and then some! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn what it takes to strike out and build your own photography empire! Workbook provided. Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call (605) 367-7999.

Broadly Speaking... and Other B.S. Introducing Dinner Theatre at Chef Lance’s!

Sunday, October 10 • 6pm -10pm Truth is stranger than fiction in this laughter packed show about online dating, kickball, automatic toilets, salad, chocolate, round-a-bouts, plastic surgery, dogs, life hacks, mortifying mothers and MORE! Stories to make you laugh, cry and wonder - what were they thinking when they did THAT! Reservations required. Make yours today at cheflance.com or call (605) 2717800.

South Dakota Symphony: Stained Glass Concert October 10 • 2:30pm Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 909 W. 33rd Street Be enchanted with chamber music in intimate Sioux Falls settings!

Experience the brilliance of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra musicians showcasing masterpieces of chamber music.

Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Tuesday, October 12 • 6:30 p.m.

Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $15.

Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past… believe it or not! INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Kokedama – Natural Planter October 13 • 6pm • $45 The Deku Tree Looking for a new way to channel your creative energy into gardening?

The art of Kokedama originated in Japan and utilizes several ancient planting styles (including bonsai) to produce a unique hanging moss ball display with no actual pot. In this

class, you will learn the techniques required to create and care for your own Kokedama to take home and enjoy. Though they may look intimidating, they are quite simple if you don’t mind getting your hands dirty! All materials included for one completed plant. Additional available at class ala carte if desired.

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

REO Speedwagon October 13 Washington Pavilion Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording jump-started the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. Platinum albums and radio staples soon followed, setting the stage for the release of the band’s explosive Hi Infidelity in 1980, which contained the massive hit singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run.” washingtonpavilion.org Haunted Downtown Scavenger Hunt – Sioux Falls!

Multiple Dates Available October 14, 17, 21 or 24 • 7pm $25/Ind or $39/Two| Orpheum Theatre Awning Join Survivor 2 contestant, and 104.7 Morning Show Guest, Mitchell Olson on his Haunted Downtown adventure, filled with paranormal lore while solving tricky scavenger hunt clues. You’ll learn about Larry…the poltergeist living in the Orpheum Theatre or find out where you’re most likely to be spooked in the Washington Pavilion.

Grab your family and friends for this dusky downtown autumn affair.

Teams consist of 2-6 people. Feel free to bring your own team or join other teams at the start. You’ll only need a sharp mind, and a good pair of shoes…the scary stories will keep you warm with adrenaline long after the hunt! Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call (605) 367-7999.

Ceili Dance Thursday, October 14 • 6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is an Irish social dance. Whether you

are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance at the Old Courthouse Museum!

Beginners welcome. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Voices from the Past Lantern Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery Thursday, October 14 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50 p.m.

Woodlawn Cemetery Learn about some of the most interesting characters of Sioux Falls’ history, as local actors bring their colorful stories to life on a lantern light walk. Tours begin every 20 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

expo for her October 15 • 12pm - 8pm October 16 • 9am - 3pm Sioux Falls Convention Center With over 230 booths providing everything for women, the expo for her is a celebration of home, food, fashion, fitness and fun. An opportunity for women to take time out of their busy schedules and enjoy the day shopping and participate in the entertaining seminars that the show has to offer. $7 admission, or $6 with a canned food donation for the Sioux Falls Food Pantry. www.etcsiouxfalls.com Voices from the Past Lantern Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery Friday, October 15 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50, 8:10 pm Woodlawn Cemetery Learn about some of the most interesting characters of Sioux Falls’ history, as local actors bring their colorful stories to life on a lantern light walk. Tours begin every 20 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse

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Museum for $10. INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Compassionate Communication October 16 • 1pm • $55 Instructional Planning Center Is there a relationship you’d like to improve? Maybe you’d like a deeper level of caring and connection with your significant other, enrich your relationship with your children, enhance your interactions with co-workers and customers or improve your ability to work with a team. Research shows that we are surprisingly unskilled when it comes to communicating with others. Poor communication can lead to frustration, bitterness, and confusion--it’s the basis for a lot of problems. Compassionate communication teaches you 12 strategies that have been scientifically shown to develop your interpersonal skills with anyone in almost any setting, personal or professional. Registration is available online at www.ComEd. sf.k12.sd.us or call (605) 367-7999.

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Join us for an evening of music, fun and a zesty lineup of Frank Sinatra’s most popular songs. washingtonpavilion.org The Abbey Road Band “A Tribute to the Beatles” October 16 • 6:30pm El Riad Shrine Join the El Riad Sprint Car Unit as we host the Fabulous Abbey Road Band at the El Riad Shrine Center.

Advanced General Admission tickets are $10 and $12 at the door.

Reserved tables for 10 on the dance floor are available for $125. All tickets can be purchased online at https://elriad.org/sprintcars/.

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Learn about some of the most interesting characters of Sioux Falls’ history, as local actors bring their colorful stories to life on a lantern light walk. Tours begin every 20 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $10. INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Gonnagetwed Bridal Spectacular October 17 • 12pm - 3pm Sioux Falls Convention Center This event will help you plan your dream wedding one detail at a time. Meet face to face with local vendors. We will connect local brides with the most reputable local wedding professionals. Find

the vendors to ensure that your wedding day will be a perfect fit for you. Register online or at the door. $5 admission. Fantastic prizes given away throughout the show! www. gonnagetwed.com Laughter Yoga October 18 – November 8 4 Sessions • 6:30pm • $45 Instructional Planning Center HA HA HA HO HO! Laughter really is the BEST medicine.

Laughter Yoga is like aerobic exercise and has been described as “internal jogging.” This is because there are so many physical benefits to laughter. Laughter can help lower blood pressure, increase blood oxygen levels, and decrease pain.

Laughter, of course, also helps with your mood. With laughter yoga, you will learn how to use intentional laughter to help increase happiness and your health even when life has you down. The first laughter club was started in India by Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995. Bring a friend and get ready to laugh away your sorrow and pain! Ages 16 and up.

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

Stained Glass – Ring of Bats October 19 – October 20 2 Sessions • 6:30pm • $75 Art Glass Co-Op Go batty! These misunderstood mosquito eaters are ready to take over your home for the fall in a sparkly new way that doesn’t involve running around the house and screaming! Glass bats are cute, shiny, fang and rabies free alternatives to the natural variety.

Show your appreciation for these little flying wonders or celebrate the Halloween season with a new conversation piece! Approx. size 9” around. Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call (605) 367-7999.

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, October 19 1pm - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second floor hallway 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 siouxlandmuseums.com Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Tuesday, October 19 6:30 p.m.

Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $15.

Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past… believe it or not! INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Chess for All! October 19 – December 7 8 Sessions • 6pm • $49 Instructional Planning Center From beginner to tournament-level player, this course will enhance your understanding and command of the “Royal Game,” which can be learned and enjoyed from ages five to 105. Ideal for either an individual or a family undertaking, this knowledge will provide

countless hours of a satisfying life-long hobby. Entertaining and educational, the class will introduce you to the elegant simplicity of chess in a non-intimidating manner, so that you may overcome its confounding complexities and enjoy the game. Bring your chess set (or use one provided during class.) First four weeks cover the basic strategies. Next four hone in on skill advancement. All ages and experience levels welcome. Ages 5-10 with a 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 October 19 • 6:30pm 2717 W. 41st Street Pizza Ranch $5 admission for non-members.

Contact:Siouxlandrw@gmail.com America: 50th Anniversary Tour October 20 • 7pm Washington Pavilion This year marks the 50th Anniversary of perennial classicrock favorite, America. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and

Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” washingtonpavilion.org Fresh Flavor – Delicious, Nutritious and Affordable Meal Prep Class October 21 • 6pm $45 • CTE Whether you’re hoping to spice up your weeknight meal or are navigating specific dietary needs, this hands-on cooking class led by a registered nurse will equip you with the skills to feel confident in the kitchen and create nourishing meals that support a healthy and vibrant life. Curate a well-stocked pantry, flexible meal plans and recipe ideas, practice knife skills and flavor balancing, and feel empowered to cook with fresh herbs and seasonal produce. All recipes will be gluten and dairy free, as well as low-carb, vegan, paleo, and Whole30 friendly.

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Junior League of Sioux Falls BINGO Event October 21 • 5:30PM Giving Hope Bingo 1605 W. Burnside St. Junior League of Sioux Falls is partnering with Giving Hope Bingo to raise funds for both causes in promoting our community. Food, prizes and raffles will be available for the whole family to enjoy! (605) 237-1667.

Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Thursday, October 21 6:30 p.m.

Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $15.

Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past… believe it or not! INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Kid’s Activity Day Over the Moon! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, October 21 9-11:30 am.

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Kids can learn about history and make their own crafts to take home.

15 minute sessions run throughout morning. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Lauren Daigle in Concert October 21 7:30pm Denny Sanford Premier Center dennysanfordpremiercenter.con

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Broad Cast Theatre Presents: Broadly Speaking and Other B.S. October 22 & 23 October 29 & 30 Vintage Events 5300 North Ditch Road Truth is stranger than fiction in this laughter packed show about online dating, kickball, automatic toilets, salad, chocolate, round-a-bouts, plastic surgery, life hacks, mortifying mothers and more! Stories to make you laugh, cry and wonder - what were they thinking when they did that! Tickets at www.eventbrite.com

Victory Songs: SDSO Lakota Music Project October 23 • 7:30 Washington Pavilion Experience the renowned Lakota Music Project on the Mary W. Sommervold stage. Lakota drumming group, The Creekside Singers, Dakota flute player Bryan Akipa, and vocalist Stephen Bryant are featured in this unique concert showcasing how music serves as a bridge for cultural understanding. washingtonpavilion.org Pins for Pits Presented by Sioux Empire Pit Rescue October 23 • 2pm - 6pm Sport Bowl Sioux Empire Pit Rescue’s Annual Pins for Pits returns! Spend an afternoon with friends and family and knock down some Pins for Pits!

Choose your time slot (2pm or 4pm) and build a team of 4 or we can help you create a team when you arrive! Registration is $25/ bowler and includes shoe rental, food, and a chance to win some great prizes. Teaming up with community partners, we are able to help provide families with free basic veterinary care for their beloved pit bulls!

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Downtown Trick or Treat Sunday, October 24 Come and get spooky at this free family friendly event! Show off your costumes and get Halloween treats at our participating downtown businesses.

Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Tuesday, October 26 • 6:30 p.m.

Departs from the Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Climb aboard for stories of ghosts, mysterious lights and footprints, elevators that run by themselves and other unexplained phenomenon on the Haunted Sioux Falls Tour. Space is limited, advanced tickets are on sale now at the Old Courthouse Museum for $15.

Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past… believe it or not! INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Charming Bracelet October 26 • 6pm • $58 Joe’s Garage Jewelry Studio This is a smarter take on the traditional charm bracelet. Three long links keep your charms from

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The sterling silver bracelet and bohemian frog clasp use no solder or torch. Bring your own charms, start out with a charm from me, or make your own! Registration is available online at www.ComEd. sf.k12.sd.us or call (605) 367-7999.

Haunted Sioux Falls Tour Wednesday, October 27 • 6:30 p.m.

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Enjoy Sioux Falls haunted past… believe it or not! INFO (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Trunk or Treat October 30 • 1pm - 4pm Hegg Realtors Parking Lot 6225 S. Minnesota Ave. Show off your costumes and trick or treat in our parking lot! INFO (605) 336-2100.

Dude Perfect October 30 • 7pm See the guys from Dude Perfect live, in Sioux Falls, October 30 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center! dennysanfordpremiercenter.com Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party Sunday, October 31 • 1pm - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Join us at the annual Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party from 1 to 4 p.m. Kids can go trick or treating throughout the museum, participate in a costume contest, listen to spooky stories, and more! Admission is free! INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

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Don’t miss out this year! We still have a few prime fall dates left for Senior and Family Portrait Sessions. Julie Prairie Photography is a 5 time Local Best Award Winner and has a studio located in historic downtown Sioux Falls. We can’t wait to photograph your beautiful family. Call 605-3596640 or visit or website for more information. julieprairie.com

Love their colors, their decorative colors, and the musty smell of old book pages. Be creative in decorating with vintage books around your house.

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The People’s Party National Convention of 1900

BY WAYNE FANEBUST

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hroughout the last half of the 19th century, politics had a mesmerizing grip on America. The end of the bloody Civil War found the nation deeply divided with partisan and corrupt politics on a rampage, making the era one of anger and hatred. It was a time when politics was like a contact sport with hard fighting that turned old friends into bitter and lasting enemies. The terrible financial Panic of 1896 gave way to the worst depression in American history, with suffering on a scale that exceeded any like event of the past.

And yet, for all its pain and chaos, some men believed that politics was the key to ending the crisis and re-uniting the country.

It has been said that in the midst of a terrible crisis, people with talent and leadership skills will emerge; they will take charge and lead. The Civil War saw great men like Abraham Lincoln and generals

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U. S. Grant and Edwin Sherman lead the Union army to defeat the Southern Confederacy and put an end to slavery. It took another hundred years to defeat the ideology of slavery, but in the end, the idea was dead and America is better for it.

Another momentous change took place during the final decades of the 19th century, resulting in political upheaval on an unprecedented scale. The Republican Party found itself a position of tremendous power following the end of the Civil War. The Democratic Party, having found favor with the Confederacy, was seen as almost traitorous. It was weak and vulnerable when compared to the party of Lincoln that favored creativity, invention, infrastructure and a growing middle-class that included homesteaders and veterans of the war. It was on the move toward the future while the Democratic Party was

shoved to the sidelines.

Then in the early 1890s, an intervening force called Populism, or the People’s Party, emerged with a blast and purpose of its own. Its keystone belief was the coinage of silver money to compete with gold-based money that was preferred by Wall Street and big corporations. The People’s Party essentially settled into the shell left by the Democratic Party. Then a group of disillusioned Democrats, Silver Republicans and Populists came together, under a “fusionist” label, to challenge the Republicans who seemed to have forgotten the legacy of Lincoln.

The campaign of 1896 pitted William McKinley, the big business Republican against William Jennings Bryan, who had sworn to represent the working people of America. After a whirl-wind campaign when some workers were told not to show

Hon. Richard F. Pettigrew

up for work if the Populist won, McKinley narrowly defeated Bryan.

The election results were enough to cause the “gold bug” Republicans to feel unease and fear. Corporate America was now determined to put an end to the “rabble;” Populism must be defeated once and for all. This mood and strategy meant the campaign of 1900 would be one for the ages. The Republican Party had become the party of big business, having abandoned its founding principles, while the People’s Party, made up of a collection of idealists and political misfits, represented the middle class, main street businesses, farmers, the masses of unemployed and down trodden. Their message was one of hope to the hopeless.

The really big news, in the summer of 1900, was the decision by the People’s Party to hold their national convention in Sioux Falls, then a city of a little more than 10,000 people. Many a political figure was caught off-guard including U. S. Senator

William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925)

R. F. Pettigrew, who never expected his home town to host such a prestigious event. Pettigrew expected Minneapolis to be the site of the convention. The announcement doubtless caught others in big cities to reel back in surprise for it was always the metropolitan sites that hosted big events.

The surprising news sent heads spinning in Sioux Falls as everyone—Republican, Populist and Democrat alike—understood that a national convention would bring a lot of money to their town. Hotels, restaurants, and shops off all kinds envisioned unheard of profits and prestige for Sioux Falls. An estimated 25,000 people from all parts of the country were expected. For those old-timers who had settled in Sioux Falls in the 1870s and 1880s, and endured countless hardships, the big payoff was on its way.

When J. A. Edgerton of Denver, the secretary of the National Populist Committee arrived in Sioux Falls to

prepare for the convention, he left town with a low impression of little city with big city pretensions. He declared the town’s population consisted of mainly Pettigrew supporters and real-estate boomers, and yet he could not help but admire the gall of the men and women who had the guts to go for the big prize. Let others lay on the satire for the people of Sioux Falls went to work. A large tent—dubbed the ”Big Wigwam” was erected at the corner of 9th Street and Summit Avenue, big enough to accommodate 8400 people. From the first ward to the sixth ward, the little city was swaddled in bunting, tied up in banners and ready for the national spotlight.

The first national convention of a major political party convened in Sioux Falls on May 9, 1900, with a ceremonial flourish. The opening prayer was given by Bishop Thomas O’Gorman, followed by a warm welcome from Populist Governor Andrew Lee. Other political heavyweights included Senator Pettigrew, North Carolina Senator Marion

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Butler, General James B. Weaver of Iowa, and “Sockless” Jerry Simpson, the eccentric, leather-lounged orator from Kansas.

More than 50 newsmen from across the country were gathered together to report on the events of the convention. In attendance were many bearded hard-line Populists who mingled with Texans and their broad-brimmed hats. A surprisingly large number of women were present, but overall the number of people under the big tent was very small, and the city was left sorely disappointed; the big financial bonanza never happened. The Daily ArgusLeader, Sioux Falls leading newspaper, and a staunch supporter of the Republican Party, took note of the light attendance and lamented the poor turnout. Ordinarily, the editor would have turned the matter into hit piece on Populism, which was viewed as a dangerous concept, but this was no time to gloat for the city of Sioux Falls was

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the big loser.

Meanwhile, those delegates who were gathered there set out to do the work of the convention. One by one, the VIPs were welcomed with cheers. Senator Pettigrew was overwhelmed by the loud and warm welcome he received. Following opening formalities, the Bryan wing of the People’s Party went to work. William Jennings Bryan—who failed to appear — received his second nomination for president, amid wild cheering from the small but enthusiastic assemblage. Pettigrew’s friend Charles A. Towne of Minnesota was nominated for vice president.

Other than a near riot by delegates who disliked Towne, the convention quietly completed its business. Although the Argus-Leader mocked the convention, Pettigrew was very pleased for he believed that the delegates had selected the “greatest ticket ever nominated in this

country….” Pettigrew was, as always, an optimist. But there were those who saw in the small crowd, a sense that Populism was losing its appeal as a national political movement. After three days, the first and only national political convention held in Sioux Falls, was adjourned rather quietly.

And while it was not a complete flop, it has never risen above a curious footnote in history.

Populism, however, is far from a footnote as its agenda was essentially a standard for the future, forming the basis of the Progressive movement of the early 20th century. Such ideas as the direct election of U. S. Senators, a progressive income tax, the right of women to vote, the initiative and referendum, a national highway system, municipal ownership of utilities along with other so-called radical ideas, have all been adopted by the people of America.

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A Space that is Simply Perfect

BY MARY MICHAELS PHOTOS BY CHRISTIN JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

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or two Sioux Falls residents, 2016 was a year of adventure. For starters, they got married and blended two families, which included five children, who at that time ranged in age from 12 to 24. Next on the agenda was finding a new home.

Their house hunting brought them to a 1980s-era home set in a cul-de-sac just off a busy street. It was surrounded by mature trees, however, which creates both privacy and a sound buffer from the busy traffic.

“It’s such a great location,” the homeowner says. “We are in the middle of Sioux Falls, so you’re five minutes from just about anything.

But when we are in the house or yard, you’d never guess there is a busy street close by.”

While the décor inside wasn’t exactly their style, they could tell the house had good bones.

“There was just one previous owner who had built the house, so it was in great condition. We could see oodles of potential.”

So, the renovation work began. Structurally, the one major change they made was to open a partial wall to create an open space from the kitchen into the family room. They also added hardwood floors throughout the main floor. Those were some of the easier decisions because, while the homeowner enjoys interior design, she says it can be a little overwhelming.

“I know what I like when I see it,” she says, “but the hard part is figuring out how to pull it all together and make it flow.”

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“We are in the middle of Sioux Falls, so you’re five minutes from just about anything. But when we are in the house or yard, you’d never guess there is a busy street close by.”

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That’s where the team from Simply Perfect came in. The couple turned to Shirley and Penny to help with all of the details from paint colors to light fixtures.

“They were so great to work with,” the homeowner says. “They both have such a great eye and made it easy for us to find all of the little details that really made this home our own.”

The entryway has high ceilings, meaning there were bare walls that stretched up from the entry to the second floor. To elevate the look without a complete renovation, the homeowners used wood trim placed in angles and shapes for added visual interest. Just off the entry is a room that the homeowners decided to convert from an office to a guest bedroom, which is convenient for company since there is a bathroom right next door.

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In addition to working with Simply Perfect for design, the couple also worked with Sioux Falls Kitchen and Bath for the kitchen transformation, which included removing the soffit and taking the cabinets all the way to the ceiling. They

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also incorporated old barnwood from a grandparent’s farm to create beams across the shiplap they added to the ceiling.

Another piece of the wood from the farm was used to add character to the hood over the range.

When the family moved in, the kitchen island was V-shaped, which made it a little challenging to navigate, while cooking or when trying to give the kids a spot to sit. So, they took out the old island and installed a large square with extended space for seating.

The oversized crackle-glass pendant lights over the island are hung in an offset pattern rather than a straight line – which, says the homeowner, is an example of the unique vision the Simply Perfect team brought to their renovation project.

With five total bedrooms in the house and some of the kids already leaving home, the couple already had other spaces they could use for their home offices, which meant they didn’t need a desk in the kitchen and could create a nice beverage center instead.

The casual dining space between the kitchen and dining room features a large built-in hutch. Fresh paint and a coat of glaze gave the piece a more modern look that also matches the base of the kitchen island.

The couple also took out the windows on

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the opposite wall and put in French doors leading out to the back yard, where they had opened up space for a patio, fireplace sitting area, hot tub and more green space for their dog, June, to run.

In the family room, which the

homeowners say is the place they all love to hang out, they painted the brick around the fireplace, which they converted to gas, and added plenty of comfortable seating.

Accessories like wood stump side tables and baskets with greenery bring the

outdoors in and add cozy touches to the room. A room off the kitchen serves as a sitting area and music room. A wall-sized cabinet is definitely the focal point of the space. Once upon a time, the homeowner’s great uncle had it in the old Rexall drug

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Another feature the homeowner wanted to be sure to keep in the house was a formal dining room, because they

love entertaining and having their kids home for holidays. Special glass and china pieces are in the antique hutch that was gifted from a family member, and the homeowner knew the light fixture in this room had to be a chandelier.

Going up to the second floor, the homeowners went with dark paint for the banister against the white walls. In the upstairs hallway hangs a gallery of canvas prints. On one wall is the large family photo from the couple’s 2016 wedding, and on

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the opposite wall hang individual canvas prints of each of their kids.

In the master suite, the couple used the family farm wood for the ceiling beams and also added a piece of rustic wood to add visual interest in the tray ceiling. The room already had a spacious bath when they moved in, which was a real selling point.

“We thought it was unusual to have this much space in a master bath in a house built in the 80s,” the homeowner says. “Having two separate vanities gives each of us our own space, which is amazing.”

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“You almost forget where you are, because you look out and it feels like you’re somewhere like the Black Hills.”

As they went through their home renovation, it was important that everything the homeowners did made sense for their family, and that is a vision they say the Simply Perfect team helped them create.

“We wanted every room to be functional, but we also wanted every room to be a place where you want to sit and stay a while.”

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It’s OK to Be Bad… at Tennis

BY LURA ROTI

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n my 40s, I don’t do much that I’m not good at. And I’d bet, if you’re over 40 and reading this, you can probably say that same thing.

By this stage of life, I know what my talents are, and I put them to work in my family and career, and I share them when I volunteer in my neighborhood and community.

I also have a pretty good idea of what I am not good at. In most cases, instead of dwelling on these things, I know who to hire!

I say, “in most cases,” because I am taking tennis lessons.

And I am not very good.

I have never been good at sports where objects fly toward me. I played volleyball with friends during summer youth group gatherings, because that was what everyone else was doing. I rarely “volleyed the ball.” Thankfully, my friends covered for me.

I was on a swim team and played soccer as a pre-teen and freshman in high school, and I did OK. However, about the time I hit high school, I discovered my true talents were in

communication and I poured all my free time into preparing for and competing in communication/public speaking contests. I excelled. I won state competitions, received scholarship dollars and amazing travel opportunities. I made lifelong friends from across the state and nation. I received the opportunity to serve as an ambassador for some prestigious agriculture organizations.

I focused on my talents, found my happy place and I remained engaged in communications/public speaking events/competitions until college graduation.

At that point, I poured all my energy into building my career.

Then, into building a life and creating a home with my husband, Shon. And then, into being a mom and hopefully helping our daughter, Parker, discover her talents and the activities that spark her joy.

And in all actuality, I have not given much thought to the things I’m not good at…until a few years back when I began taking tennis lessons with a group of good friends. Some of our kids were

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taking tennis lessons together and as we sat watching them, we got to talking about how fun it would be to learn tennis. Somehow, we found a time that worked with all our work schedules. We also found a great instructor, Darin Rima.

These tennis lessons reminded me what it is like to not be good at something. It’s humbling. It’s funny. It can also be frustrating.

The great thing is, because I’m learning alongside friends, our twice-weekly tennis lessons are a highlight of my week.

Tennis is a scheduled time, twice a week when I get to see four of my friends.

Before tennis, weeks could go by and I would not have any

designated “girlfriend time.” And that was before COVID! Tennis lessons are also good for me. When I quit tennis lessons for a year in 2020, I gained the COVID-19. Since I started back up, I have left some of those unwanted pounds on the court.

Tennis is also a great way to de-stress. When we are going through drills or playing a game, the yellow ball is all I’m focused on (and side conversations with friends). As a grown-up, there are not too many times during the work week, when I am allowed to focus all my energy on something as trivial as a yellow ball.

And boy, when I hit that yellow ball with my racquet, and it lands in bounds, what a great feeling that is! And when I witness my friends do the same – wow it’s cool! Three years later, it is amazing to me how far we have all come. We can actually play tennis.

Now, that is not to say I am very good. In fact, there was one lesson where I became so frustrated that I wanted to quit. On my drive home, I gave myself a pep-talk — ­ which included a prayer of thanks for the fact that my body is healthy enough to play tennis.

And I have the finances to pay for lessons. And most of all, I have friends who make time each week to take these lessons with me.

The reality is, I do not need to excel at everything I do. As long as I enjoy tennis, I’m going to keep “playing” tennis. To that point, tennis is fun to “play.”

And as a grown-up, we may not do too much that we aren’t good at, but also, how often do we actually get to take time out and play?

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I am a

Porketarian.

BY JIM MATHIS

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rowing up, I had an on-again, offagain love affair with pork. Bacon and sausage made me pledge my undying love. Then an over-done pork chop or toosalty ham would have me swearing I’d never eat the foul beast again. But that was when everyone was concerned that pork that was anything less than very, very well-done would send us to an early grave with trichinosis. I have since learned there is a wonderful world of pork filled with crispy bacon and medium rare pork loin. We now live in a post-“The Other White Meat” era when pork means exotic hams, unctuous sausages and to-die-for barbeque. And this October, which is National Pork Month, I declare that I love pork and I am a Porketarian. As such, I will faithfully sing the praises of porcine goodness.

First, let’s talk about bacon. Bacon is proof that God loves us and wants us to eat pork. I often think the only thing it would take to get a vegetarian to switch teams is a few good slices of applewood smoked pork belly, crispy, but not burnt. Bacon at breakfast is a no-brainer. Put bacon on salads and sandwiches? Of course! But why not add it to vegetables? That will get the kids to eat their green beans. Wrapped around tenderloins or scallops or even water chestnuts, bacon makes just about everything better.

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Sausage! Don’t get all pious about caloric content and the stuff that goes into sausage; I don’t want to hear it. I know it’s not good for you. I know what goes into sausage. But trust me; it’s better than what goes into a Twinkie and you’re not complaining about Twinkies, are you? OK, then bear with me.

When I was growing up in Des Moines, there was only one sausage that really mattered, the sweet Italian Sausage from Graziano Brothers Market on South Union Avenue. I can still smell that old market down by the river. Their Italian sausage is the barometer by which every other sausage should be measured. You can now get their special concoction all over central Iowa. I hope there are no laws about transporting pork across state lines, because I have brought plenty of this stuff to the Sioux Empire. Since then, I have fallen for spicy Andouille sausages from Louisiana, chorizos from Spain and Mexico, Portuguese linguica and countless others from around the world.

While many people will say they like pork, they probably think of chops, loins and ham; the glamorous cuts of the hog. But two of my favorite cuts of pork are the cheapest—the shoulder (often called the Boston Butt—I don’t know why) and the shank (the shin bone, just above the foot). Both of these cuts need to be treated with care and cooked a long time to break down the tough, sinewy connective tissue. But if you’ve ever had really good pulled pork barbeque, you know how that tough old pork shoulder turns into succulent pigcandy. And a braised pork shank will melt in your mouth and make you think you’ve gone to porky heaven.

But don’t get me wrong, I love a good pork chop too. Last night I cooked up two with a nice grainy mustard sauce. Sorry, I had to wipe a little drool off the keyboard. Here’s the thing I’ve learned about cooking pork chops; they don’t need to be “well done”. A nice

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This is my new favorite way to cook pork tenderloin What makes it great is the prosciutto keeps it moist and you get two kinds of pork in each bite. What could be better than that?

PORK WRAPPED IN PORK 1 pork tenderloin, 12 to 16 ounces 4 or 5 thin slices prosciutto 2 cloves garlic, chopped very fine 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces basil pesto, either fresh or from a jar Preheat grill to medium heat.

Remove any excess fat or visible silver skin from the tenderloin, then rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic. Lay the slices of prosciutto down so the long edges overlap slightly. Then lay the tenderloin on the prosciutto and roll the tenderloin up in the ham. Rub the outside with a little more olive oil.

Put the bundle on the grill perpendicular to the grates.

Slowly turn the tenderloin on the grill, so you get grill marks all around, until the prosciutto gets crispy. The internal temp should be the required 140 degrees by then. Remove from grill and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Slice and top with the pesto sauce.

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I love pork.

I am a Porketarian. thick chop cooked to medium (about 145 degrees in the middle) is not only safe, but tender and juicy. This is not your grandmother’s tough, dry pork chop.

And a pork tenderloin is just about the easiest protein you can cook for dinner… rub it with some salt, pepper and a few herbs and throw it in the oven or on the grill for 15 to 20 minutes until your meat thermometer reads about 140, then let it rest for a few minutes and it will finish cooking. It’s really easier (and better for you) than cooking a hamburger.

What about ham, you ask? There is not enough space here to talk about the wonders of ham. Not the salty, canned variety, but prosciutto from Italy or Iberico from Spain. That’s a whole different article in itself. Take a look at the side bar recipe to tide you over.

So who’s with me? Anyone ready to join the Porketarian movement? No…OK, fry two slices of bacon and call me in the morning.

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today. And if it’s not good, add some bacon.

Jim Mathis is more than just an evangelist for pork, he also an old ad who grew up with “Pork: The Other White Meat.”

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company’s machine breaks down. The company’s owner, an old school friend of Niels Bohr, calls in the physicist for help in fixing it. Bohr examines the machine. He draws an “X” on the side and says, “Hit it right here with a hammer.” The company’s mechanic hits the machine with a hammer. It springs into action.

The company’s owner thanks Niels Bohr profusely and sends him on his way. A few days later, the owner receives an invoice

from Bohr for $10,000. Shocked, the owner phones Bohr. “Niels!

What’s this $10,000 invoice? You were only here for 10 minutes!

Send me a detailed invoice.” Bohr agrees to send the invoice. A few days later, the company’s owner opens a new invoice reading: Drawing “X” on the side of your machine $1, Knowing where to put the “X” $ 9,999, Total $10,000.

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Sommelier, I’ve gained some knowledge that allows me to know where to draw the “X” on a wine list (I know I’m comparing myself to a physicist, but there are some physics involved in opening a bottle of wine!) The following should help you out, hopefully in the near future, when you are wondering what to order from a wine list.

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

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

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

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

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

SERVERS KNOW BEST “What grape or region are you excited about right now?” is a great question to ask your server. Servers and bartenders will typically know what’s hot right now, or what new wine they just tasted at a pre-shift meeting, or what region is releasing wine from a stellar vintage. Servers and bartenders are your liaison to making a good wine decision at a restaurant. Use your tableside resources!

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e d i W e r o t S ! e l a S e n i W In the ever-expanding world of wine, it is helpful to have some of these tips and tricks tucked away when you’re out to eat. Don’t be afraid to use them. Remember, the more questions you ask, the more suggestions you’ll get. My most favorite question I was asked in the restaurant business was, “What do you recommend tonight?” One time, as a joke, I said, “The most expensive bottle on the list.” The gentleman, without missing a beat, said, “Great, we’ll have that.” One of my most memorable, and easiest, wine sales ever.

Next time you’re out, bring this magazine with you, try using one of my tips, and see what happens! Carpe Vino!

Riccardo has been writing for etc. for her for over 17 years and loves talking to readers about wine and life. Riccardo and his wife Marybeth own R Wine Bar and Kitchen on the East Bank of Downtown Sioux Falls and have three sons, Dante (SDSU,) Berent (USF,) and Jaxon (O’Gorman.)

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he mammogram is among the most effective tools to detect breast cancer, a disease that will cause an estimated 43,000 deaths in the United States this year.

While almost everyone knows what the word means, there are many questions beyond basic definitions when it comes to mammograms.

“We still have many women who might not know when to schedule their exam, or feel it’s not really necessary unless they have a history of cancer in their family,” said Katie VanBeek, Director of Avera Breast Health and Radiation Oncology with the Avera Cancer Institute. “Confusion can lead to delays, and delays can lead to the development of cancer. That’s why timely mammograms are important for every woman.”

What is a Diagnostic Mammogram?

A screening mammogram is a test that uses X-rays to create images of the breast. They are stored digitally and a specialist physician, a radiologist, reviews the images to screen for warning

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signs of breast cancer. The test is considered the best way to find cancers at an early stage when chances of treatment to cure the disease are highest.

A diagnostic mammogram is the same, but it’s used as a follow-up when something abnormal is found in your screening mammogram or during a clinical breast exam. This test doesn’t “diagnose” cancer – but it can help your provider see if the irregular findings are cancer.

How Often Should I Have a Mammogram?

Women who are ages 40–44 should have the option to start their yearly breast cancer screening with a mammogram. Family history of cancer, as well as other factors, can help shape their decision. Talk to your provider about when you should start your annual schedule for mammograms.

Women ages 45–54 should have a yearly mammogram; at age 55, women should switch to having the test every two years, or as recommended by their primary care provider.

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Does it Hurt?

The compression will only last for a few seconds, in each position, and may feel uncomfortable, but it should not be painful.

How Long Does It Take?

The test will take about 30 minutes, not including the time for checking in and disrobing.

How Much Does a Mammogram Cost?

Most health insurance coverage, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover the cost of mammograms. The Affordable Care Act

requires all new health insurance plans cover this test for women 40 and older every one or two years with no out-of-pocket costs.

Women who have no insurance or who have coverage that does not include mammograms can find national resources to help offset costs. The programs include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.

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Escape from Witch Island The Mission: Find all of the witch’s missing belongings using hidden clues throughout Witch Island. You must eventually find and unlock the raft, inflate it, and quickly use the witch’s broom to row away to safety before the sun sets. This is when the witch will be returning to put a sleeping spell on all of the children who are still on the island.

Video Message and Introduction Materials: Cell phone, costume, and an app that allows for filters with voice-changing.

Dress up like a character in your escape room story-line, and create a video explaining to the kids what their mission is, and why they are needing to achieve it. For Witch Island, using a witch costume, I got into my best witch character and told them I was coming back when the sun started to set, and if they didn’t find my missing items and get to the raft in time, I’d be coming for them. The voice and face filters make a giant difference for these character videos.

Screwed Up Scissors Materials: scissors with blunted ends, and nuts and bolts from your child’s play tool box.

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scape rooms don’t only have to be for adults and teens. They can be created especially for younger kids, right in your own home or backyard. Better yet, you can do this with items you already own! It’s so much fun to think outside the box and create clues that lead to each step closer to the escape room mission.

It’s up to you to decide what that mission is, and what kind of clues your kids will be able to navigate without much help. Of course, it will be a smoother process with an adult along for the adventure, and practice makes perfect! It was a blast creating one for my kids and their cousins, all ages 4 and 5, with help from their grandparents they managed to escape the island before the witch came back at dusk. Here are some of the clues I created for the game, along with the mission I decided to challenge the kids with. These are simply some ideas to inspire other kid-friendly escape rooms, and by just using toys and materials found around your house, along with a huge imagination!

Lock the scissors your kids will need to cut open the next clue, so it’s harder for them to have access to them. A play toolbox is perfect for finding various things that work to make it harder to get to an item needed for your mission. I used nuts and bolts to secure the scissor handles to another toolbox accessory, and included a hint to where they needed to take the scissors to open the next clue.

Hidden Color-Coded Clues for Lock Combinations Materials: Matching colored stickers, several small figurines and toys, shoebox, duct tape, paper and pen.

Find several small toys and figurines that can somehow relate to the story-line of your escape room. For Escape from Witch Island, I found creepy creatures and put them all

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directed the kids to write the same number on the soldiers in each of the matching stickers on the paper. This was the lock combination for the next clue, which was secured with a bike lock. Close the shoebox, and secure it by wrapping duct tape around it, adding indications where they will need to cut with the blunted scissors they had discovered in the previous clue!

Balloon Popper Clue Materials: balloon, string, paper and pen, masking tape, and a safety pin.

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in a shoebox. I then took 4 small army soldier figurines and placed a colored sticker with a number in the lock combination on the bottom of the figurine. I hid the soldiers in the mix of creepy creatures, and created a message with a key to tape to the inside of the shoebox lid. A row of four colored stickers was placed at the bottom of the message, in the correct order that matched the lock combination and soldier’s stickers. I

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Write a hint on where to find the next clue to your escape room on a small piece of paper, then put it inside a deflated balloon. Blow the balloon up, then tie a string to the end of it, using masking tape to hide a safety pin somewhere on the string. Write the word “POP” on the tape, so the kids know there is something hidden that will help them access the clue inside of the balloon. This might call for an adult who isn’t scared of popping a balloon, but it’s a great way to make the clue extra exciting!

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Letter and Number Block Hints Materials: building blocks with letters and numbers.

Use blocks to spell out your clue, and hide it among other items so it isn’t too obvious. Of course, the younger the kids are, the more obvious you can make your clues so it is easier for them to figure out what to do next. For this escape room, I spelled out “YOUR CODE” and the 4 digit number with

blocks, right at the beginning of the mission. It’s important to be clear on where to start, so I wrote “start here” on a big piece of cardboard, with further instructions after the video was played for the kids. The lock was sitting right next to the blocks, securing the item inside that held the next clue. It was so much fun to watch them miss the blocks that were hidden in plain sight, then realize what they said with help from an adult who could read a little better.

It is important to keep in mind that the difficulty and extent of the clues should all depend on the ages of the people who are playing the game. It can be fun for all ages, and is a great time to bond with family and friends at any kind of event.

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Women’s Reproductive Years May Be Increasing, New Study Says Findings could impact future health guidelines and screenings for women.

BY KATIE WRIGHT, SANFORD HEALTH

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new study indicates that the reproductive years for women in the U.S. may be increasing.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analyzed trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span for six decades.

Researchers found that the average age of menopause had increased from 48.4 to 49.9, while the average age of a woman’s first period had decreased from 13.5 to 12.7. In addition, the study showed an increase in women’s reproductive life spans, from 35 to 37.1 years.

What is a Reproductive Life Span?

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woman’s first period, and ends at menopause.

Sanford women’s health specialists, define a reproductive life span as the “age at which someone starts having their period to when they stop having their periods.”

Reproductive life spans can vary widely among women. Abrea Roark, OB/GYN, says it’s normal to be different from your friends.

“Some women will go through menopause earlier. Some women will go through menopause later, all along with the bell-shaped curve,” she said. “I spend my days telling women that this is normal to get your period when you’re, say 11, even though some of your friends don’t get it.”

These life stages are affected by many factors, like genetics, ethnicity and overall nutrition. “It’s very much generational, and we

also see a difference in ethnicity,” Dr. Roark said.

A woman’s menopause can often be similar to her mother’s.

“Sometimes, it actually mirrors their menopause,” another specialist said. “If your mother starts menopause early, then you’re likely to have an early menopause.”

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Most women want to know when they’ll be able to become pregnant. That’s where understanding your reproductive life span comes in.

“A lot of people want to know: ‘What are the years that I’ll be able to have a child?’”

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Data from the new study shows that number may be increasing slightly. Providers say that with more information, the study could lead to changes in future guidelines for women.

“I think this study is telling us that we’re seeing some change,” she said. “We’ve definitely seen earlier menstrual cycles in young women.”

Providers agree that as more data on the subject is shared, there may be changes in clinical recommendations from providers.

“I don’t think that this study at this point is going to change anything, but it is definitely something that we will probably continue to study,” she said. “If it continues to show longer reproductive years, it may be something where we need to consider different screening guidelines.”

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“In the Midwest, I feel like we still have a lot of the women starting families young, but nationwide, we definitely see women starting their family in their early- to mid-30s,” Dr. Roark said. “I’ve had several patients over the age of 40 pregnant.”

Health care experts generally advise to pay extra attention with later pregnancies, as they can carry a greater chance of complications for mom and baby.

Around age 35, it is a good idea to seek help from medical providers if you haven’t been able to achieve a pregnancy after 6 months of trying.

“That’s when we like to have people reach out to us if they’re having a hard time getting pregnant, because we know that their years where they can actually have a baby with their own eggs is probably getting much shorter than someone who is 21 and trying to achieve a pregnancy.”

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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.

North and South: A Tale of Two Hemispheres

by Sandra Morris In January in the Scottish Highlands, a mountain hare is camouflaged from predators in its white winter coat, while in New Guinea, a bright-green tree python guards her eggs. Come March, a warm Arctic spring lures polar bears out from their den, while in Australia, newly hatched crocodiles go for their first swim inside their mother’s jaws. When autumn comes to the north, monarch butterflies start migrating south, just as bar-tailed godwits set off from New Zealand to their breeding grounds on the Alaskan tundra.

In a remarkable exploration of animals’ lives, Sandra Morris’s informative text and beautiful illustrations take readers through the months of the year in both the northern and southern parts of the globe, with an eye to how various species adapt to the changing seasons. Extensive end matter offers further descriptive facts about some twenty-five featured animals.

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Twitchy Witchy Itch

by Priscilla Tey Tick, tock! Three cups.

Tick, tock! Three saucers.

With nine minutes left, everything was ready.

Or was it?

Itch the witch is having company over for tea. As the clock counts down to tea o’clock, Itch’s mind is in a tizzy: is her house too twitchy? Is her home too itchy? Zipping and zooming, dusting and brooming, Itch sweeps and bewitches the mess away (just in the nick of time). But as soon as her two guests walk in, Itch’s housekeeping comes unraveled. How will Itch tame such an itchy, glitchy, fidgety mess? Rising star Priscilla Tey uses computer-aided design (and evokes familiar computer glitches) to present a delightfully meta, intricately illustrated story that dazzles as it amuses.

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Drawn Across Borders: True Stories of Human Migration

by George Butler Resisting his own urge to walk away, awardwinning artist George Butler took his sketchbook and made, over the course of a decade, a series of remarkable pen-and-ink and watercolor portraits in war zones, refugee camps, and on the move.

While he worked, his subjects—migrants and refugees in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia—shared their stories. Theirs are the human stories behind the headlines that tell of fleeing poverty, disaster, and war, and of venturing into the unknown in search of jobs, education, and security. Whether sketching by the hospital bed of a ten-year-old Syrian boy who survived an airstrike, drawing the doll of a little Palestinian girl with big questions, or talking with a Masai herdsman forced to abandon his rural Kenyan home for the Kibera slums, George Butler turns reflective art and sensitive reportage into an eloquent cry for understanding and empathy.

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The House of Grass and Sky

by Mary Lyn Ray Every house has a story. This house—an old one hunkered in the deep grass below a wide country sky—is a waiting house. Once it was full of laughter and song. The sounds of life rang within its walls. Now it stands quiet and still. The house has sheltered many families over the years and remembers them fondly, especially the children. New families arrive to look, but none stay. Perhaps the house, too, now belongs to the Long Ago and Used to Be? Or will the “right” family move in to honor its past and build new memories? Wistful and nostalgic, Mary Lyn Ray’s poetic text, combined with glowing, pastoral illustrations by E. B. Goodale that capture the lonely house’s unique character, create a quietly affecting hymn to hope and surprise that will enchant readers of all ages.

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Wild Is the Wind

by Grahame Baker-Smith Cassi watches a little swift dive and swoop in the still air. In the rising sun the world seems to be holding its breath. Then a small breeze stirs the leaves in the trees, and as the wind grows bolder, a whiff of danger sends small creatures running for cover. Across the ocean, the wind awakes with a fury, whipping the waves and cresting each one with wild white horses. And further on, around the still eye of a hurricane, clouds are carved into a great spiral, howling with stormy power. All this is witnessed by the swift as it finally comes to nest on the other side of the world, where the great wind has abated. Follow the amazing path of a swift in Kate Greenaway Award–winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith’s follow-up to The Rhythm of the Rain.

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Masters of Disguise: Camouflaging Creatures & Magnificent Mimics

by Marc Martin Now you see them, now you don’t. Cloaked in a riot of color, pattern, and texture are a dozen animals—from chameleons and polar bears to Gaboon vipers and mimic octopuses—that have mastered the art of fading into the background.

Fact-packed pages segue into clever and beautifully illustrated seek-and-find spreads that put readers’ newfound knowledge of each creature and its ecosystem to the test. In a timely and visually arresting novelty book for nature lovers of every stripe, Marc Martin jets budding conservationists around the world to artfully expose the secrets of animal camouflage.

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Tyrone O’Saurus Dreams

by James Howe Tyrone has a dream. But it seems like everyone else has their own dream for Tyrone. Should he be a dentist? A lawyer? A football player like his brother Johnny? None of these things make Tyrone happy. But then he meets the strongest dinosaur he’s ever seen, who inspires him to follow his own heart and become a dancer—like her. The creators of Brontorina reunite for a captivating companion story about a young dinosaur who, with a little love and encouragement, finds the courage to dance his way into his dreams.

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My First Book of Paris

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

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How to Be Cooler than Cool

by Sean Taylor Look what Cat found on the playground! Sliding backward down the slide in these sunglasses is sure to make her look cool with extra cool on top... uh-oh! Of course, Cockatoo’s dancing on top of the seesaw wearing the glasses will definitely make him too cool for school...oh no! How about Pig’s standing up on the swing in the coveted shades? Drawn in by the silly story and the bold, graphic illustrations, kids will laugh out loud at the comeuppance of the animal poseurs and cheer for the savvy little chick who shows that coolness comes from just having regular old fun.

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My Day with the Panye

by Tami Charles In the hills above Port-au-Prince, a young girl named Fallon wants more than anything to carry a large woven basket to the market, just like her Manman. As she watches her mother wrap her hair in a mouchwa, Fallon tries to twist her own braids into a scarf and balance the empty panye atop her head, but realizes it’s much harder than she thought. BOOM! Is she ready after all?

Lyrical and inspiring, with vibrant illustrations highlighting the beauty of Haiti, My Day with the Panye is a story of family legacy, cultural tradition, and hope for the future. Readers who are curious about the art of carrying a panye will find more about this ancient and global practice in an author’s note at the end.

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Isaac

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Each month we will choose and feature cute pets.

Your pet could be next, so send in a picture today.

Email your photo – just one per pet – to etc.mag@sio.midco.net. Please make sure they are high-resolution photos (the highest setting on your camera). Include in email: pet’s name and owner’s name. Pet owners must own the rights to all submitted photos.

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