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November 2021 Volume 20 • Issue 11

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hat do you get when you cross a business degree with a love of ice cream? If you’re Tasia Guericke, you get your own ice cream business. The Roosevelt High School and University of Sioux Falls graduate says she has always loved ice cream, and so it was just natural to pair her business and accounting degree with her favorite food. “I worked at DQ during school, and I learned so much there,” says Guericke. “That just convinced me that what I wanted to do was have my own shop one day.” That part-time job gave Guericke the experience she needed to understand what products to order and what equipment she would need for her “someday” shop, and her schooling and accounting firm rounded out her education. “It was so helpful to learn the business and accounting piece first before starting to really dig into planning for the shop,” she says. “I learned so much about business strategy and marketing, not to mention what it would take to actually be an employer and be responsible for my awesome team of employees.” For décor, Guericke knew she wanted to create a place where people would want to come hang out. She went with a bright white foundation with cheery pink brink accents and chic black, white and pink seating options that includes a counter by the window, a high-top table and even a swanky sofa. She also added a little glam with a chandelier and crystal pendant lights. “At night we turn the big lights off and let customers hang out with just the chandeliers on,” she says. “It’s pretty cool.” The right environment was a big part of Guericke’s business vision, but of course the primary focus was on flavors. “We serve ice cream, frozen yogurt and dairy-free options like sorbet,” Guericke explains. “There are more than 50 topping options, and we also make our own cotton candy every day. If you love a basic vanilla

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or chocolate, we have it, but we also have a lot of fun with flavors we think our customers will love.” The ten soft-serve flavors change weekly, so you always have something new to try. When you stop in, Sweet Cheeks may have salted caramel, pistachio or yellow cake batter ice cream…wild

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strawberry, cheesecake or peanut butter frozen yogurt…or a dairy-free sorbet in Valencia orange, pink lemonade or mango. Guericke will also add seasonal flavors into the rotation. For the fall, that means pumpkin spice and apple pie. Moving into the holidays, you can enjoy flavors like eggnog, gingerbread, peppermint and

frozen hot chocolate. If their opening week is any indication, Guericke may have found a sweet spot with local customers, who are enjoying coming in to make their own creations in spotted cow cups with whimsical color-changing spoons. “We have something for everyone,” she says, “whether people want to make their

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own or grab something from our novelties freezer, where we also have dairy-free options. I think people are surprised at the value when they put their cup on the scale. Maybe they have mixed a couple of soft-serve flavors and added their favorite toppings, and when they put it on the scale, they are like, ‘Wow, that’s it?’”

Those toppings range from Nerds, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Reese’s Pieces to gummy bears or frogs, cheesecake bites and edible cookie dough…plus much, much more. Great product and a great value are what Guericke wanted in creating her own little “boutique” ice cream shop. While some

may think it is a franchised chain shop, Sweet Cheeks is Guericke’s own business, built from the ground up. “This is everything I wanted it to be!” Her business philosophy and personal mantra hangs on the wall in a neon sign with scripted writing: La Dolce Vita…the sweet life.

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Japanese Kabudo for Beginners Begins November 1 9 Sessions • $85 Dynamic Martial Arts f Sioux Falls The system of Okinawan Kabudo (meaning old martial arts way) uses chiefly agricultural tools such as bamboo poles to train both body and mind in traditional arts. In this class you will be introduced to the traditional

tools of martial arts and begin learning how to use those tools through kata and partner training. A fun and new way to get fit while learning a challenging skill. No experience required! Ages 14+. Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999. Stained Glass Ornaments November 4 or November 20 • $65 • Art Glass Co-op

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Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 10am - 3pm Hilton Garden Inn 201 E. 8th Street Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale, sponsored by the Center for Western Studies at Augustana University, is a staple for art lovers from all over the region. The event is free and open to the public and Art Show attendees will enjoy free underground parking. The artwork of 25 artists from across the region, including Augustana University students, will be on display and for sale. INFO (605) 274-4007.

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The newest holiday artwork or heirloom for your home, family or newlyweds’ gift is just two classes away. Students will create a stunning nativity scene using the copper foiling method and primarily clear textured glass formed in abstract shapes to create the scene. A pop of color flashes in the sky to complete your project and add a special interest to the finished art piece. 9.5 x 13.5 inches. Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999. Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks Saturday, November 6 6:05pm Cheer on the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL at the Denny Sanford PREMIER

Center as they take on opponents from across the country. INFO (605) 336-6060. Zach Bryan: Ain’t for Tamin’ Tour November 7 7:30pm The District 4521 W. Empire Pl. Zach Bryan is a singer/ songwriter from Oologah, Oklahoma, proud of his smalltown roots and whose music is fueled by a desire to stay true to himself. The 25-yearold served 7 years in the Navy before being honorably discharged. His success is found in his raspy voice, a mix of classic folk melody and outlaw country with a raw edge that cuts to the bone. INFO (605) 271-5600.

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Bucket List – Bucket Drumming Intro Class! Begins November 9 4 Sessions • 7pm • $68 Susan B. Anthony Elementary March to the beat of your own drum! Looking for an easily accessible, fun way to learn how to lay down a beat and play drums in time to popular music while burning off some extra energy and strengthening your arms? Then pull up a bucket, grab your sticks, and get ready to jam! Learn to make beats, use correct stick technique, and read basic rhythm notation. Buckets and drumsticks provided during class (sticks are yours to keep.) Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999. Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Grand Rapids Gold November 11 • 6:30pm Sanford Pentagon Watch the Sioux Falls Skyforce, a Miami HEAT affiliate, compete against other teams in the NBA G League at the Sanford Pentagon. INFO (605) 332-0605. Green Earth Players Presents Mamma Mia! November 12 - 14 and 18 - 21 The Historic Palace Theatre Luverne, MN. For more information, please call (507) 283-4339.

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Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show November 12 (12pm - 8pm) November 13 (9am - 5pm) WH Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Building Something for everyone on your shopping list! Candles, clothing, jewelry, furniture, bath & body, wall signs,

pottery, toys, food items, artwork and so much more! Artisans & crafters from across the country. Trace Adkins Concert Friday, November 12 7pm - 10pm The Alliance 1600 W. Russell Pepper Entertainment along with Washington Pavilion Management and The South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance is excited to announce the Miles & Lisa Beacom Concert Series at The Alliance in Sioux Falls. Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums and charted more than 20 singles in his 25 years in Nashville, a remarkable run for one of country music’s most easily identifiable stars. INFO (605) 271-1582. Yogafest November 13 • 8am - 11am Sioux Falls Convention Center Celebrating National Relaxation Day, the 3rd Annual Yogafest announces it’s return to the Sioux Falls Convention Center on Saturday, November 13, and this year will be a little different. With a new addition to the schedule, we will be holding certified education classes (CEU’s) with Carole Westerman from Evolve to Harmony. INFO (605) 3677288. Photography Studio Workshop – Perfecting Posing November 13 • 1pm • $49 West Sioux Studios A great pose can make all

the difference in crafting a stunning image. Join us and our models as we teach, demonstrate, and walk you, step by step, through the keys to perfecting posing in your photography! It is rare to find an individual who just “knows what to do” in front of the camera, learn all the right ways to prompt, coach, and encourage your models to strike that winning pose! Leave this course with take home posing guides and confidence to take on many different posing situations! Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999. Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Omaha Lancers November 13 • 6:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Cheer on the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as they take on opponents from across the country. INFO (605) 336-6060. Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Grand Rapids Gold November 13 • 7pm Sanford Pentagon Watch the Sioux Falls Skyforce, a Miami HEAT affiliate, compete against other teams in the NBA G League at the Sanford Pentagon. INFO (605) 332-0605. David Mercer in Concert Performing Original Works November 13 • 7pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Ave. Pianist/composer David Mercer will perform 24

original piano works. Written over the course of the last two years, they are a showcase of his virtuosic neo-romantic compositional style. INFO (605) 367-6000. Author Lt. Col. George A. Larson Presents South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing at the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center Sunday, November 14 • 2pm Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue Author Lt. Col. George A. Larson will discuss his Images of Aviation book South Dakota National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing at the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center, books will be available. Free admission. www. siouxlandmuseums.com South Dakota Symphony Stained Glass Concert Sunday, November 14 2:30pm - 4:30pm First Congregational Church 300 S. Minnesota Avenue 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. INFO (605) 367-6000. K9 911 – Pet First Aid & CPR November 15 6:30pm • $39 Nerdy K9 Academy Have you ever felt helpless when your animal is sick or hurt? Would you know during an emergency what actions

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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. This class is hands-on learning. Students may bring a stuffed animal to practice on, however, well behaved dogs are also welcomed to attend this class at the Academy. Proof of vaccination must be submitted prior to dogs attending class. Registration is available online at www. ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

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Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, November 16 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. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Sanford PROMISE Community Lecture Series Developing and Testing New Treatments for Eating Disorders Presented by: Stephen Wonderlich, PhD | VicePresident for Research &

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Chief of Behavioral Health Research, Sanford HealthFargo Tuesday, November 16 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtual platform Free Registration: Must register for the event to receive virtual platform link: https://bit. ly/2WjS7wF Website: https://research. sanfordhealth.org/academicprograms/community Essential Oils & Cleaning November 16 6pm • $29 Instructional Planning Center Mix up your own green cleaning product to take home while you learn how to make various cleaning products and why you should swap out your traditional cleaners. Your

registration includes a take home cleaning product as well as a green cleaning recipe book. Registration is available online at www.ComEd.sf.k12. sd.us or call 605-367-7999. Styx in Concert November 17 • 7pm Washington Pavilion The six men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging over 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. INFO (605) 367-6000. Trans Siberian Orchestra November 18 7:30pm Denny Sanford

Premier Center In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the group’s landmark album Christmas Eve and Other Stories. Certified 3X platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America® for selling three million copies in the U.S., Christmas Eve and Other Stories is one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time. INFO (605) 367-7288. Kid’s Activity Day: Turkey Tails at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, November 18 9-11:30 a.m. Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning

times. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605)367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Blackhawk in Concert November 18 7:30pm South Dakota Military Alliance 1600 W. Russell St. Blackhawk will be performing live at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance November 18. INFO (605) 271-1582. You’re Invited! Join us for the Sixth Annual Helping Kids Round First Dinner, a benefit to provide underprivileged youth in Nicaragua opportunities through baseball and softball. Thursday, November 18

5:30PM • Social Hour 6:30PM • Dinner & Presentation Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown The evening will include a silent and live auction plus stories about the work that Helping Kids Round First does in Nicaragua surrounding baseball, softball, farming projects as well as healthcare and how Helping Kids Round First provides hospital supplies to some of the poorest parts of Nicaragua. INFO (605) 864-1341 or info@ HelpingKidsRoundFirst.org. Designing Sioux Falls: What…Was, Is, If? Exhibit Opening Reception Thursday, November 18 5pm - 7pm

Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Join us for the first look at the newest exhibit featuring city plans and models of major projects that were completed, lost, or never fully realized at the Old Courthouse Museum. Refreshments will be served, sponsored by the Siouxland Heritage Museums Alliance. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Oak Ridge Nursery Winter Warm-Up November 19 - 21 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD Get the first look at all of their holiday décor and greens. View website for details. oakridgenursery.com

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Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Sioux City Musketeers November 19 7:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Cheer on the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as they take on opponents from across the country. INFO (605) 336-6060. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band November 19 8pm The District 4521 W. Empire Place Cheer on the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as they take on opponents from across the country. (605) 271-5600. Conlin Choreography Presents: Blue Heaven November 20 2pm & 7pm Washington Pavilion Blue Heaven - An inspiring message of hope, love and light danced through real life stories of the seven stages of grief. Led by Director and Choreographer Lisa Conlin, grant recipient of the Run Project, and danced by Sioux Falls top professional dancers, Blue Heaven will take you on an unforgettable poignant dance theater journey. INFO (605) 367-6000. Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Fargo Force November 20 6:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Cheer on the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL at the

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Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as they take on opponents from across the country. INFO (605) 336-6060. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis November 21 7:30pm Washington Pavilion 301 S. Main Avenue Do you remember the first time you heard the Christmas sounds of Mannheim Steamroller? You can again celebrate the holiday magic of Mannheim Steamroller in 2021 when they bring their annual holiday tour to fans throughout the country. INFO (605) 367-6000. Floriculture! Thanksgiving Tablescape November 22 6pm • $45 Instructional Planning Center So thankful! Create a beautiful medium sized arrangement perfect for your Thanksgiving table, holiday season party, or gift. Fresh flowers, greens and all materials will be provided. Recruit a family member or friend to join you or fly solo and meet new fellow makers! Leave with a fresh, personalized arrangement for yourself or as a gift. Materials included no experience needed. So thankful! Create a beautiful medium to large sized arrangement perfect for your Thanksgiving table, holiday season party, or gift. Fresh flowers, greens and all materials will be provided. All are welcome, no experience needed. Registration is available online at www. ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

The Hegg Brothers at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert Series Friday, November 26 12pm - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street The Hegg Brothers will perform in the historic courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show! (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com Beautiful: The Carole King Musical November 26 • 4pm November 27 • 2pm & 7:30pm November 28 • 2pm Washington Pavilion Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the Tony® and Grammy® Award-Winning inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Sioux City Musketeers November 27 6:05pm Denny Sanford Premier Center Cheer on the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as they take on opponents from across the country. INFO (605) 367-7288. Santa Train! November 28 5pm - 6:15pm Luverne, MN Visit www.LuverneChamber. com for more details. Menorah Lighting Ceremony November 28 5pm Empire Mall The Empire Mall will be hosting a Menorah Lighting Ceremony near Nestle Toll House Cafe and Vision World. The event celebrates Hanukkah, an eight-day Jewish celebration where the menorah’s eight candles are lit to represent a significant day in Jewish history. INFO (605) 361-3301.

Sioux Falls Skyforce vs Cleveland Charge November 28 3pm - 5pm Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Sanford Pentagon Cleveland Charge Watch the Sioux Falls November 27 • 7pm Skyforce, a Miami HEAT Sanford Pentagon ads | banners | billboards | books | brochures affiliate, compete against other business letterheads | logos Watch the Sioux Falls cards | invitations teams| labels in the |NBA G League magazines | newsletters | postcards | posters | and more Skyforce, a Miami HEAT at the Sanford Pentagon. affiliate, compete against other INFO (605) 332-0605. teams in the NBA G League at the Sanford Pentagon. INFO (605) 332-0605.

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at home 36 The Lana Olshove Home

knick knacks of life 44 A List of Things to be Thankful for in 2021

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2 cups peanut butter chips 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 cup crushed ripple potato chips

4 cups white chocolate chips 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

Melt the chips until smooth and then add peanuts and potato chips. Drop onto waxed paper. Makes 40-50 pieces of candy.

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Melt white chips and peanut butter and pour into a 11x7 baking dish lined with foil that has been sprayed with non stick spray. Refrigerate this mixture for 5 minutes. Melt the semi sweet chips and drizzle over the white chocolate mixture and run a knife through to create a marble design. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before cutting into 1 inch pieces.

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The Old Yankton Trail and Stagecoach Road BY WAYNE FANEBUST

he Yankton Trail from Sioux Falls to the territorial capital city on the Missouri River has a long and somewhat colorful history. As early as 1861, a Yankton newspaper informed it’s readership that a “natural and good wagon road from Sioux Falls to Yankton” was available for traveling between the two tiny towns, both struggling for survival on the Dakota frontier. In August of 1862, the settlers from Sioux Falls, fearful of being attacked by Indians, traveled over the crude road on their way to the safety of Yankton. Deep ruts from the wagons of that sad exodus were formed and then forgotten until they caught the attention of people many years later. While the city grew, and the Yankton trail was re-routed, the quaint ruts somehow survived the ravages of time on the campus of Sioux Falls College, now the University of Sioux Falls. In 1928, the sophomore class of the college placed a

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small plaque near the ruts to memorialize the old road. It was also known as the “government road” after the creation of Fort Dakota at Sioux Falls in 1865. Supplies were regularly brought up from the steamboats docked in Yankton until the fort was abandoned in 1869. While the fort was in operation, and during the 1870s, the road was used regularly by people on horseback and in private conveyances, many of whom were drawn up from Yankton to see the falls of the Big Sioux River. The magnificent and powerful falls were an early day tourist attraction. It was obvious to people in both towns that the trail would continue to be useful. With in mind the legislators of he ninth session of the territorial legislature in December of 1870, created a three-man commission to monitor, maintain and improve the road, including the building

of bridges over streams and sloughs along the route. These improvements meant passengers, freight and mail, would be making their way, back and forth with greater frequency. The early 1870s marked the beginning of the rather colorful, but very uncomfortable stagecoach era, linking Sioux Falls to Yankton, with another line that went from Yankton to Sioux City. The latter was a bumpy sixty five mile, twelve hour experience that was described by one exasperated traveler thusly: “the tortures of the Spanish Inquisition were tender mercies in comparison to the terrible ride of 12 hours.” Other tormented travelers, over time, would come forth with their own stories about the bumps and grinds of stagecoaches. In 1879, the stage line was owned and operated by William Kramer, from Yankton, who ran it like a business rather than a novelty. He boasted that his line

was the “Shortest, Best and Cheapest Line to Sioux Falls.” A passenger could board the stage at Yankton early in the morning and arrive at Sioux Falls that evening. Passengers got regular breaks from the tooth-jarring ride at Marindahl, Turkey Creek and Clay Creek in Yankton County, Swan Lake, Finlay and Howard in Turner County, and at Wall Lake in Minnehaha County, the latter being twelve miles from Sioux Falls. At each stop there was a station where horses could be changed and passengers could eat and drink. Travel by stagecoach between Yankton and Sioux Falls was usually routine and safe, but weather could create some surprises, especially in winter. Deep snow was often a problem, as were flash floods in the spring that washed out bridges, making travel adventuresome, dangerous or impossible. The only town of any size along the route was Swan Lake,

the county seat of Turner County. Swan Lake, like Finlay, the first town in Turner County, has long ago disappeared. Unlike the stagecoaches that traveled in and out of Deadwood in the Black Hills, that were occasionally held up by gangs of outlaws looking to steal gold, the Yankton to Sioux Falls line must claim a much tamer history. There are, however, two events that are the exception; the first occurred in September of 1876, when Frank and Jesse James hailed the driver of the Yankton bound stage, just outside of Sioux Falls. The James brothers were just then in the middle of their long ride from Northfield, Minnesota, where they and their comrades, including the Younger brothers, made a bloody, unsuccessful attempt to rob the bank. The fugitives asked the driver where he was taking the stage and was told that Yankton was the destination. After having spoken to the

stagecoach driver, the James brothers proceeded on their way. The stagecoach driver suspected that he had just encountered the Northfield robbers so he turned the stagecoach back toward Sioux Falls, where he sounded the alarm. With the town aroused and up in arms, the stagecoach driver started his team southbound again. Once again, he encountered the James boys who chided the bewildered driver for his sudden change of directions. Then, with one frightened passenger on board, the team was sent down a steep hill at breakneck speed, causing the man to believe he was about to die. Everyone, however, survived the dangerous experience that no doubt, became the starting point for any number of tall tales. There was actually a robbery, of sorts, on the stage line. It occurred in 1879, and like the encounter with the James brothers, it

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created waves of excitement between Sioux Falls and Yankton. The crime occurred in Turner County in April and it kept excited Dakota newspapers churning out articles for many months. The gist of the news story was that on the night of April 15, 1879, stage driver, Edward C. Creppen informed a group of people at the Cataract Hotel in Sioux Falls, that a Finlay man, Dr. John C. Parsons had been arrested and charged with a singlehanded attempt to rob the stagecoach. Creppen related a dark conspiracy so blatantly ridiculous that it would rival any modern day conspiracy theory. He claimed to have gotten involved in the plot after having been approached by two mystery men about two weeks before the arrest of Parsons by federal agents. Creppen told anyone who would listen that the nature

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and purpose of the plan was to stop the robbery and unravel a dark conspiracy that swirled around horse flesh. It was reported that the authorities were interested in disrupting the activities of a gang of horses that operated in Turner County and Dr. Parson was a member of the gang. While stealing horses was a serious problem in Dakota, Dr. Parsons was not charged with horse theft; rather he was charged and arraigned for conspiracy to rob the United States mail. In the Yankton County jail, he broke down and said that he had a drinking problem and that alcohol had clouded his judgment. He claimed that Creppen encouraged him to rob the stage and the two would split the money. Creppen’s role would be to stop the stage at some point and go through the charade

of being the victim of an armed robbery. But the slippery stage driver was never charged and eventually he disappeared. Dr. Parson was convicted by a jury and sentenced to two years in a federal prison in Detroit and ordered to pay $1000.00 fine. Since he had been a respected man in Dakota, with no criminal record, there was considerable sympathy for him. Dr. Parson did his time and after returning to Dakota, he moved to the Washington state where he resumed his medical practice, got married and raised a family. Following the one and only attempt to rob the Sioux Falls and Yankton stage line, the business of hauling freight and passengers continued, steadily and roughly until the two cities were linked by a railroad.

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Lana Olshove HOME BY MARY MICHAELS PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

he past eight years have been a journey for Lana Olshove, and not one that she expected to have to take. Prior to 2013, she was living with her husband Tony in Hartford, where they had been for 18 years and where they had raised their daughter, Brittany. Then, life took a different turn. “We learned that Tony had brain cancer,” says Olshove. “That’s not something that anyone ever wants to hear, but he faced it. We faced it.” Tony passed away in November 2013. Lana stayed in Hartford for about six more months, but then she felt it was time for a change. And, after driving Interstate 90 for 18 years to work in Sioux Falls, she moved here. “I knew I didn’t need a lot of house,” Olshove says. “I wanted something maintenance free.” She found what she was looking for in a neighborhood of townhomes tucked into a collection of curved roads behind Bishop O’Gorman High School. “Many people don’t know about this old neighborhood,” she says. “It’s so quiet that it’s almost country-like. All the homes are surrounded by mature trees, which gives you nice privacy. You’d never know 41st Street is just a few blocks away.” The previous owner had updated many features of the three-level townhome, which attracted Olshove to the place. The kitchen had been updated with new bamboo flooring, dark cabinets and stainless appliances – including a six-burner gas Jenn-Air, which was a big selling point. However, Olshove knew it needed touches that were more “her.” She has always loved interior design, but at that difficult time in her life, she was finding it a challenge to make even routine decisions, let alone bigger choices about updating the home’s décor. That’s where Penny Klinedinst came in. “Penny saved me,” Olshove says of the Simply Perfect store owner. “We had become friends, and she just stepped in and made it

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easy for me.” When Tony was sick, Olshove explains, she would often grab a cup of coffee and go to Simply Perfect because she found the store calming. “Maybe I’d buy a candle or something, but most of the time I would just wander,” she says. “I met Penny there, and we just became good friends.” Most of the updates focused on paint, lighting and furniture to incorporate more of Olshove’s style. One original feature that she did keep, though, was the small area of red brick flooring in the entryway. “It’s probably from the ‘70s, but I kept it because it’s so cool,” she laughs. For the pantry and half-bath off the kitchen she replaced the traditional doors with sliding barn doors. “That style was really popular seven

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years ago when I moved in, so I decided to try it,” she says. “I suppose it’s a little unusual to do a barn door for a bathroom, but it really is a space-saver to have the sliding doors.” With Klinedinst’s help, she updated the lighting in the kitchen, with new can lights and two metallic pendants hanging over the peninsula. For the dining room, with its new table and padded fabric chairs, the obvious choice was, of course, a chandelier. An existing window seat provides extra seating when family or friends stop by. Olshove loves neutral color palettes, so she was excited when Klinedinst proposed a textured Ralph Lauren gray paint color for the living room. “It’s a warm grey, almost with brown tones,” says Olshove, “so it gives me the neutral I love but still makes the room

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feel cozy.” Her style preference is to mix traditional with modern, so that was the direction she went when selecting new furniture at Simply Perfect before she moved in. There are newer pieces like cream-

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colored side chairs, but the coffee table and entertainment center feature rustic wood. She added big windows next to the door that opens to the backyard, providing a better view to the beautiful trees and occasional wildlife that passes through.

“I kind of joke that this is like my New York City home,” Olshove says. “I have the trees, a fence covered with vines, and I overlook the 13th green of Minnehaha Country Club. So, that’s my Central Park. Off in the distance, I can see the lights of

the city, so that’s my Manhattan. My yard faces west, so I get the best sunsets here.” She had help from Penny picking furniture for the patio so she can enjoy the charming pergola and outdoor cooking space where she added a concrete counter.

It’s perfect right now, she says, as the trees and the vines put on their colorful fall display. On the wall between the living room and dining room hang a collection of family photos in solid black frames.

“It’s like my own gallery,” she says. “I love using family photos as art.” Some of the frames feature pictures of Olshove’s granddaughter Maddie, now 10 years old, who lives with her. That was another turn in the road of life’s journey,

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but one she wouldn’t trade for anything. “We have plenty of room for the two of us to hang out together or to have our own space,” says Olshove. The upper floor as two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, which is perfect for the pair. Maddie’s room is bright and airy, with its pink and turquoise color palette. The previous owner created a dark wood accent wall, which stands out against the white woodwork. Instead of a headboard, a large frame hangs over the bed with strings and clips holding family pictures. Olshove’s master suite is a chateauinspired getaway with windows facing the backyard.

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“Everything in here is from Simply Perfect,” she says, “from the furniture and bedding to the awesome chandelier.” Again, Olshove mixed traditional and modern in the space. The previous owner had placed wood panels with a clear glaze on the sloped ceiling, so Klinedinst gave her the idea to add a hollow wood beam across the ceiling to add to that chateau feel. For newer touches, she added pieces like a mirrored nightstand and lamp. The master suite has the convenience of a full-sized, stacked washer and dryer in the walk-in closet, as well as the beauty of a sliding door to the small deck overlooking her “Central Park.” One of the more recent additions to the

home is their “pandemic puppy,” Louis… as in Louis Vuitton, which is appropriate since Olshove is co-owner of JuLiana’s Boutique La Femme in downtown Sioux Falls (and her business partner and friend, Julie, has a dog named Chanel). “He’s been just what we needed,” Olshove says of the nine-pound, playful pup. “He comes to the store with me, greets customers, and usually rolls over for a belly rub. At home, he’s a great companion for me and Maddie.” Even though she wasn’t expecting to be raising a child again, Olshove says the neighborhood has been just perfect. We have a pool and tennis courts here,” she says, “which I never would have been

able to provide on my own. There are more young families moving around us, and even one of Maddie’s friends moved in next door. Louis even has made fourlegged friends here.”

This wasn’t where Olshove expected to be prior to 2013, but she knows the importance of being able to cherish the past while still pushing forward. And even though there have been challenging

times, she points to her friendship with Klinedinst that blossomed through updating her home. “She helped me create my new beginning.”

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A List of Things to be Thankful for in 2021

BY LURA ROTI

Lists. I do love them. Lists create calm from the chaos in my busy, multi-tasking brain. Lists remove worry. “I won’t forget to do that important task because it’s listed right here in front of me in my daily planner.” Lists are a plan forward, committed to paper in an order that makes the most sense…to me. With my affinity for lists clearly explained, let’s move on to the focus of this column: Things to be thankful for in 2021.

1. HUGS If I never do another Zoom or Facetime, it won’t hurt my feelings. I am so grateful for in-person interactions that do not involve masks or distancing. Since April 9, 2021, the day my husband Shon and I were fully vaccinated, we have enjoyed many in-person interactions. And it seems now that we know what life is like without them, we value these in-person interactions even more. On that note...

2. THE COVID-19 VACCINE 3. VOICE CALLING I often reflect on the fact that if my ability to SPEAK to folks who I do business with or need support from ever goes away, I am in trouble! Just this week I had a day when nearly every digital interaction I had did not work. That day, I made a follow up phone call on an important online form I filled out several months ago. Based on the date I filled out the form, I should have received some other forms in September. When they did not arrive, I made this phone call. On the call, the customer service representative informed me that in June I didn’t fill the form out correctly. He said, “we sent you an e-mail asking you to make updates so we could process the information.” I checked all e-mail in-boxes and junk mail…nothing. I said as much and he said, “we have no control over that.” He’s right. If a digital communication does not go through, how is anyone to know? It requires a follow-up phone call. I won’t go

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into the other online communications that day that did not work. Let’s just say in one instance, I would have been better off in-store grocery shopping.

4. FAMILY I’d bet you’re asking yourself, “why didn’t she list this first?” As I write this column, I asked myself this same question. The reason? I sometimes take these precious people for granted. My husband, Shon and daughter, Parker do mean the world to me. I am not a perfect person to live with. But to his credit, Shon always makes me feel better by saying, “you are perfect for me.” Raising a 10-year-old takes a lot of brain power. And her needs and emotions are constantly changing. But at the same time, it is a lot of fun. I get to watch her make decisions and choices on her own. I get to see her embrace activities of her choosing and excel in areas she applies her energies to. I also get to laugh at her abundant stories about life in the fifth grade. None of us get to choose who gives birth to us. But when that person is a wonderful, nurturing, intelligent and selfless woman like my mom – wow! I count myself so fortunate. She always thinks her children can accomplish anything. And she taught us all to be kind. “To have a friend, you must be a friend.” I am also thankful for my dad. He is a quiet man who grew up on a Montana ranch, became a vet and helped us raise animals – traditional and non-traditional. Because of him, I have focused my career in agriculture. If either of my parents set their mind to accomplishing a task, consider it done. Beyond my parents, brothers and extended biological family, I am thankful for the non-biological family I have gained over the years. Shon’s family are wonderful people as well. His parents raised a son who is patient (he gets this from his dad), creative and funny (I credit his mom). And then there are the amazing women who love my brothers enough to marry or date them. If we lived in the same community, we would hang out. With these amazing women, come their fantastic families who we get to spend time with – expanding the circle of those who we love and care about.

5. ACT OF GIVING THANKS

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So, I’ve been working on this column for about two hours now, and I feel so great! When I focus on being grateful and giving thanks, the impact it has on my overall outlook is pretty amazing. I know this will sound corny, but I have been putting this concept into action lately when I approach a mess in our home that I did not create, but only I care enough about to pick it up. And it is amazing how easy it is to pick up dirty clothes and towels left on the bathroom floor when I am simply grateful for the person who left the mess in the first place. I do not look forward to the day when my 10-year-old is 18 and leaving her clothes on the dorm floor and not our bathroom floor.

Nearly a decade ago, the editor I freelanced for at the Argus asked me if I would like to write a monthly column for the paper. Writing that column each month became what I described to friends as, “dessert work.” Because as a journalist, I share stories of others and I write in an unbiased, third-person voice. As a columnist, I am able to write in my own voice and share my biased thoughts. And this brings me great joy. When a re-design meant the Argus did not need my column any longer, I really missed writing it. At first, I thought I’d have enough self-discipline to write it as a blog, but without someone else setting a deadline for me, I failed. As I was enjoying an issue of etc. for her, I thought to reach out to Angela Ellerbroek, the Publisher of this magazine. I asked if I could write a column for etc. for her. She said, “yes.”

6. ROOMBA I love our dog, Tulip. But Tulip sheds. The Roomba allows me and the rest of my family to enjoy Tulip and not get overwhelmed by the fur she leaves everywhere.

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RECORK BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

Recaps occur all the time. Sports broadcasters recap a game. Company managers recap meetings with staff. People recap their vacations on Facebook. I thought I would recap or, in this case, recork one of my favorite classes to teach: Wine 101.

fter pouring everyone a white wine and red wine, we proceed to do what is called a blind tasting. Doing a blind tasting of wines is probably one of the most effective and educational ways to improve your palate as you try to discern the nuances of a wine using your senses. What tasting blind (it’s not actually done blindfolded) means is tasting a wine that has been poured for you without you witnessing which bottled it was poured out of. Most of us, including myself, rely on our sensory memory to “predict” what aromas we might smell or what flavors we might taste in a Pinot Noir, for example. But when you don’t know anything about the wine sitting in front of you, except for that it is red or white,

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you must depend on your senses to do the detective work. Here are some tips on how to identify a mystery wine by using all of your senses:

First up is your sense of sight. Using your eyes to help you identify a wine is greatly underestimated. There is lots of information that can be gathered by simply looking at the unidentified wine. Start with the color. Wines have a distinct color according to the variety of grape used in its production. Rieslings tend to be very light and almost white, while Chardonnays have a fuller golden hue. Gewurztraminers

look like an apricot melted into your glass. Pinot Noir is a very light-colored red grape, while Cabernet has distinct purple hues, and Grenache displays inky, black depths. Also note the viscosity, which is displayed by the way the wine clings to the side of the glass. A wine high in viscosity will have higher levels of glycerine, an indication of both sweetness and body. Crisp, clean whites will run down the sides into the bottom of the glass where a full or sweet wine will slide slowly down. Viscosity is also a good way to judge the level of alcohol. A high alcohol content is evidenced by the “tears” or “legs” of the wine, which gently run down the side of the glass when you swirl the wine. Wines high in alcohol have well-defined legs that crawl slowly back towards the wine. A general rule to follow is that wines from warm growing regions are higher in alcohol than wines from cooler climates. Wondering if the white you are tasting is a Riesling from Germany or Australia? Well, Australia is warm, and

Germany is (relatively) not, so how high is the alcohol content?

Next, on to your nose and your sense of smell. The aroma of the wine is the most important factor in determining what the wine is. The palate can differentiate only five different tastes, but the nose can identify up to 180 different aromas. Grape varietals have certain characteristics that are common to wines made of that grape. Chardonnays smell like golden apples and tropical fruits. Pinot Noirs have aromas of flowers and red fruits. While you don’t need to be able to say, “This wine has passion fruit, it must be a Chardonnay,” any fruits or spices that you can memorize will help you to ascertain the wine’s origin. One thing to remember is that sense memory is based on memory. If you have never had a Chardonnay, how can you expect to remember what it smells like? Practice is very important. There are several clues to be found in the scent. Does the wine

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smell hot? That can be an indicator of high alcohol, which, as we know, is an indicator of climate. Do you smell a lot of fruit or more earth? Wines from the new world (Australia, the U.S., and South America) tend to be very fruit forward. On the other hand, wines from the “old world” regions of western Europe tend to have more complex earthen aromas. These are not hard and fast rules, but guidelines. They do, however, bring a few more pieces to the puzzle.

or complex? Is it of a low or high quality? These and many other questions can be answered with the palate. Certain grapes are high in residual sugar such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Gewurztraminer. Others are high in tannins such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo. A wine that has just one flavor or aroma is called simple, while wines with many flavors and aromas are considered to be complex. Complexity is a sign of quality. These are all clues to the wine’s origin, style, and age.

Your sense of taste is next as you sip the wine. Roll it around the inside of your mouth so that it coats all parts of your tongue. Each part of the tongue identifies different sensations, so it is important to hit them all. Can you taste any residual sugar? Is the wine high in acidity or tannins? Is it simple

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Let’s not forget your sense of touch. There is always a certain “feel” a wine has in terms of its style that could possibly give you a clue as to its origin. A full-bodied wine will feel heavy, while a light-bodied wine will feel transparent.

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Hey, I’m a Fungi! BY JIM MATHIS

et’s start with a dad joke: A mushroom walks into a bar and the bartender says, “We don’t serve your kind.” The mushroom replies “Why not? I’m a fungi!” I’ve always liked mushrooms, but when I was young, it seemed like mushrooms came in one variety; the ubiquitous white button was all you could find at the grocery store. Those humble fungi did the heavy lifting for beef stroganoff, chicken marsala, pizza and any other recipe that called for mushrooms. They were later

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joined by the portabella, and the occasional cremini. If you felt adventurous, you could find dried wood ears in the Oriental food shop, and maybe some dried porcinis in the Italian section. Every once in a great while, someone would tip you off to some fresh morels, but those days were few. Thankfully we’ve got many more choices for our favorite fungus. We’ve even got a local grower here in the Sioux Empire who supplies local restaurants and stores with a great selection of king

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his stock. He also sells kits so you can grow your own at home. Last night we enjoyed a couple of dry-aged ribeyes with several varieties of mushrooms sautéed in butter. The king trumpets were firm and meaty, the shitakes were earthy and full of umami, and the blue and pink oyster mushrooms were delicate, tender, and slightly sweet. They all enhanced the flavor of the steak and paired well with cabernet sauvignon. As I’ve started to try different types of mushrooms, I find myself looking for chances to try new recipes or new twists on old favorites. The beef Wellington I used to make with white button mushrooms is made richer with oyster mushrooms. Veal or chicken marsala has a deeper flavor when made with cremini. And that old stand-by green bean casserole at thanksgiving? Now I make my own cream of mushroom soup with at least 2 or 3 types of ‘shrooms. It’s so much better than the can of Campbell’s! If you can’t find the fresh mushrooms you’re looking for, don’t be afraid to try dried mushrooms. They are easily reconstituted in simmering water, and once they’ve plumped back up, the water

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has become transformed into mushroom stock! If you’re making mushroom risotto, soup, or gravy, that stock can add a flavorful punch. Some varieties that have short growing seasons or are hard to cultivate, like the prized morel mushrooms, are easier to find dried than fresh. My sister (who loves mushrooms even more than I do) buys dried morels on the internet in quart-sized containers. Since I can get the most of the mushrooms I’m looking for close to home and without foraging through the forest, I never have to worry about whether one is edible, magical or poisonous. As they say there are old mushroom hunters, and bold mushroom hunters, but never old and bold mushroom hunters. Mistake a funeral bell mushroom for a harmless shitake and you’ll never grow old. While I love mushrooms of all kinds, I’ll leave the foraging to the experts. But if you want to search for your own, at least take a copy of the Audubon Society Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America along so you can make sure that innocent looking fungus isn’t deadly. Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

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ndependence is a natural trait for us – just ask any toddler’s mom. As we age, we never lose that desire to be free from constraints. For adults with aging parents or grandparents, it’s not always easy to know not only how to help – but when. “Children of elderly parents want to help, and know their mom or dad needs it. But they also know their parents don’t want to go anywhere. They want to remain at home,” said Avera@Home Patient Care Coordinator Kala Cuka, BSN, RN.

Look for Small Signs Signs that an older loved one needs help may be subtle. “That’s a tremendous amount of what we do – explain and inform families about tools, services and equipment that might allow their

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older loved one to have a better quality of life,” Cuka said. “We want to help find those solutions that improve that quality all while they stay where they are most comfortable – at home.” Cuka offered these insights on signs that may indicate an older loved one need help: • Medications and equipment: If you notice their pillbox or other medication containers are put away or seem untouched – that’s a warning sign. “It can indicate they have forgotten or need a little help keeping those scheduled medication times squared away,” Cuka said. “When you have a diabetic loved one who stops using a glucose meter, it could be a sign.”

For adults with aging parents or grandparents, it’s not always easy to know not only how to help – but when.

The Option of Hospice Care

• Eating and cooking: If it’s too hard to get into the kitchen and make supper, older folks may stop having regular meals. If there’s plenty of food in the fridge, but no dishes in the sink or dishwasher, it could indicate the need for assistance. “Home health help for meals and cooking is really common,” said Cuka. “Individuals may feel unstable or worried about making a mess.” • Bathing and housework: If you have an older parent who is known for his or her fastidiously clean home and now there’s a lot of clutter, it could be a sign that keeping up with housework is harder for them. The same goes for showers and baths – if there are no signs that part of the bathroom is getting used, it might indicate a lack of balance or fear of falls, said Cuka.

We all tend to steer clear of conversations about those things that scare us the most – like death, or saying goodbye to those we love. Our death-denying culture can make families wait before they talk about plans for end-of-life care or hospice. The conversations are not easy, but they matter. While hospice care is covered by Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) statistics show that families who could benefit from it do not use it fully. When people wait too long to consider benefits, and they go unused even when costs are covered. Hospice isn’t about dying – it’s about making life as comfortable as possible. A doctor’s order is needed to begin hospice care, but families can reach out for information at any time. Being less-than-familiar with hospice and its focus is not unusual, and the quality of life and comfort it gives families and patients lets them focus on important things. People associate hospice with the end, but if often happens that this specialized care was needed “yesterday.” Hospice professionals can be your guide and help you find your way so it fits you and your family. “We can schedule an in-home assessment for care, including hospice, so you receive feedback without a wait,” Cuka said. You’ll also receive an itemized care plan you can trust, and our Avera@Home professionals can meet you at the hospital or at your kitchen table.” Learn more at Avera@Home.org. You also can take an assessment or find phone numbers online.

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Turkey Tape Resist Painting Materials: A large piece of cardboard or thick paper, painters tape, scissors, washable paint in various colors, paint brushes, glue, and construction paper in white, black, orange, and red. Begin by finding an ideal spot for your kids to paint on the canvas. You can use a wall, floor, table, or somewhere outside if the weather is cooperative. Just be sure you are prepared for any mess that comes up during the painting process. If you don’t have enough brushes, or if your kids tend to use the same brush for all of the colors, a cup with some water alongside a washcloth is a great way to prevent the mixing of paint colors. Depending on your child’s age, you could demonstrate to them how to rinse their paint brush off and dry it off before dipping it into another color of paint. Tape your canvas down on all edges with painter’s tape. This type of tape is best for easy peeling off once you are finished and your paint is dry . Next, create a semi-circle with tape in the center of the bottom of the canvas. The tape might be a little wide for your canvas, so it might help to cut the tape in half vertically, to create a smaller width. This will be your turkey’s face. Cut from construction paper two white eyes, two black pupils, one orange beak, and one red turkey wattle. Glue these onto the semi-circle on your canvas, then start to prep the feathers for painting. Do this by taping diagonal lines to section out some feathers from the semi-circle. Tape smaller diagonal lines in between these ones, to make the shapes of feathers. Once you are happy with your tape design, it is time to set out your paints. Show your kids where to paint, and let them know to try to stay inside of the tape for each shape they are painting. Also try not to paint the same colors right next to each other. With those simple guidelines, your kids will have fun painting inside each taped shape until all of the feathers are colored in. Let your canvas dry completely before slowly and carefully peeling off the painter’s tape. Display your end result with pride as Thanksgiving decor.

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Beaded Pipe Cleaner Corn Cobs Materials: 4 pipe cleaners, and approximately 120 plastic pony beads. Line your pipe cleaners up so they are even, then twist them together in the middle. Spread the pipe cleaners out until they make the shape of a star, with even spaces in between each one. Start threading the beads onto each pipe cleaner, leaving enough room at the ends for the corn husk. You can use the same color for each pipe cleaner, or you can use various colors for each one you thread in order to create the look of Calico corn. A good rule of thumb is to use about 15 beads per row, but sometimes this can vary. Let your kids use their creativity with the color patterns and sizes of cobs, if they want to! Once all of the pipe cleaners are covered, your corn can be shaped. Bend each end upward, gathering them together so all of the tops of your pipe cleaners line up together. Push down the beads, so there aren’t any spaces in between them on the rows. Twist the tops a couple of times, securing the beads and forming the corn husks. Fan out the ends a bit to make it look more like a corn cob. Make several of these to create a unique decoration for fall!

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Books

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

Crashing in Love by Jennifer Richard Jacobson Since her parents divorced, twelve-year-old Peyton has known that to achieve happier outcomes in her life, she’s got to focus on eliminating her flaws—and on making sure her first boyfriend is truly right for her. Guided by her collection of inspirational quotes and her growing list of ideal boyfriend traits, Peyton is convinced that this summer will be the perfect summer, complete with the perfect boyfriend! But when she discovers a boy lying unconscious in the middle of the road, the victim of a hit-and-run, her perfect summer takes a dramatic detour. Determined to find the driver responsible, Peyton divides her time between searching her small town for clues and visiting the comatose (and cute!) boy in the hospital. When he wakes up, will he prove to be her destiny? Or does life have a few more surprises in store? With abundant warmth and gentle humor, Jennifer Richard Jacobson offers a novel about searching for perfect answers—and finding that reality is both messier and far more intriguing than anything you can dream up. Ages 10 yrs - 14 yrs candlewickpress.com

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Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans by Markus Motum If a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where would all those ducks go? Inspired by a real incident, this captivating and innovative look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. From the author-illustrator of the acclaimed Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover comes a highly accessible and graphically stylish picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey of the real-life plastic ducks, showing where they have been found, as well as facts about the ways plastic is affecting various parts of the world. Ages 7 yrs - 10 yrs candlewickpress.com

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Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook: Fun and Healthy Recipes for Young Cooks by David Atherton Gather your frying pan, mixing bowls, and rolling pin—it’s time to cook! David Atherton, 2019 winner of The Great British Baking Show, walks readers through delicious and delightful recipes such as banana bear pancakes, tasty tacos, and mega-chocolatey cake. From tomato soup (served in a teapot!) to brownies made with sweet potatoes, David Atherton offers a kid-friendly collection of recipes that feels at once timeless and modern. Accompanied by warm illustrations from Rachel Stubbs that capture the joys of cooking together, Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook features sweet and savory recipes for any time of day, a list of needed equipment, a glossary of cooking terms, and some important tips. Don your apron and grab your favorite little souschef—this will be a first cookbook to cherish. Ages 5 yrs - 9 yrs candlewickpress.com

The Genius Under the Table Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Eugene Yelchin Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents’ dream that he become a national hero when he doesn’t even have his own room? He’s not a star athlete or a legendary ballet dancer. In the tiny apartment he shares with his Baryshnikov-obsessed mother, poetry-loving father, continually outraged grandmother, and safely talented brother, all Yevgeny has is his little pencil, the underside of a massive table, and the doodles that could change everything. With equal amounts charm and solemnity, award-winning author and artist Eugene Yelchin recounts in hilarious detail his childhood in Cold War Russia as a young boy desperate to understand his place in his family. Ages 10 yrs and up candlewickpress.com

Australian Baby Animals by Frané Lessac Do you know which Australian baby animal is called a puggle? (Hint: it’s not a designer dog!) Which babies are called joeys? (You’ll be surprised at how many.) Which baby animals from Australia are looked after by their dad? What animal is carried around—gingerly—in its mother’s toothy mouth? Frisky little dingoes may be called pups, but so are a type of bat called flying foxes. There are so many unusual things to learn about Australian baby animals in this simple and satisfying book from award-winning creator Frané Lessac. Ages 0 mos - 3 yrs candlewickpress.com

Dogs Love Cars by Leda Schubert From the yard to the park, from school to the market, from one end of the day to the next, dogs are full of joy. Ears flapping out the car window! Tug-of-war rope toy! Sprawling out on the couch! Getting those “good dog” treats! Wherever they go, whatever they see, dogs love it all. But what do they love most? Guess! This delightfully chaotic book from Leda Schubert and Paul Meisel portrays dogs of all shapes and colors in a laugh-out-loud celebration of our very best friends. Ages 4 yrs - 8 yrs candlewickpress.com

Ear Worm! by Jo Knowles One summer day, as Little Worm heads out to play, he discovers he has a song stuck in his head. “What’s that you’re singing?” Owl asks, but Little Worm can’t say. He wriggles past, determined to learn who filled his head with “Shimmy shimmy, no-sashay.” Owl flaps along with a song of his own, and before long Chipmunk, Bunny, and Fox fall in line, each contributing an ear worm to the joyful cacophony. Amid all the singing and dancing, Little Worm forgets his musical mystery until later when—surprise!—Papa Worm tucks him in. Hip, vintage-inspired illustrations and whimsical typesetting meet movement, sound play, and comic, cumulative delights in a picture book that will charm media-savvy children and their parents alike. Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

Building a Home by Polly Faber This beautifully illustrated picture book shows how an old factory can become a brand-new apartment, step-by-step. Find out all about the people, machines, processes, and tools involved in breathing new life into an old building. With builders, cranes, diggers, cement mixers, and a host of other machinery detailed in bright and contemporary artwork, readers can watch a crumbling old factory on the edge of town as it goes from being an empty shell to something entirely new . . . a home! Ages 3 yrs - 7 yrs candlewickpress.com

Fearless: The Story of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Defender of Free Speech by Gattaldo As a little girl, Daphne wanted to be a writer, to be brave and use words and pictures to share important stories about her country, Malta. Growing up, she always had her nose in books, which she said taught her never to let other people think for her. As she got older, when she saw bad things happening in her country, she believed she could change people’s lives through peaceful protest. She would ultimately follow her dream by working for a national newspaper, becoming an influential and courageous political journalist who took on criminals the only way she knew how—through her writing. In the end, despite increasingly dangerous—and ultimately fatal—efforts by her adversaries to silence her, Daphne made a difference and was an inspiration to all who believe in freedom of speech and the power of the press. Ages 7 yrs - 9 yrs candlewickpress.com

Bizzy Bear: Pizza Chef Bizzy Bear is trying his hand as a pizza chef in this novelty book full of tabs to slide, push, and pull. Watch Bizzy Bear gather ingredients, cook the pizzas, and deliver them to hungry customers. Perfect for little ones who love to help out in the kitchen. Ages 0 mos - 2 yrs candlewickpress.com

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