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f you’re looking for a unique gift – or even just something special for yourself – it’s worth the trip to visit the new BluMoon Mercantile location in Brandon.

Store owner Amy Balster has been part of the area retail scene for several years, having started a business selling jewelry creations at festivals and then moving into storefronts in Harrisburg and downtown Sioux Falls before recently relocating to Brandon.

Over the years, Balster expanded from her unique jewelry designs – something she grew up making with her mom – to adding home décor, clothing and gift items to her product offerings. And, this meant that as her inventory expanded, so did her need for more space.

The Brandon location is perfect, nestled into a strip mall on Splitrock Boulevard that is also home to Beautique and Kingbird Coffee.

The store is bright and welcoming, with enough space that she will also be able to offer a variety of classes.

Life is busy for Balster, who still travels to shows and festivals across the country along with both retail and wholesale operations.

Fortunately, she is not the only one who recently made a move. Her parents relocated from Arizona, and her sister and family moved back from Texas. So, BluMoon Mercantile is now a family affair, with everyone pitching in at the store from time to time.

Even if you do go shopping with someone else in mind, chances are you’ll stumble across something you just must have. Perhaps it will be one of the cool trucker hats with sayings from “On Lake Time” or “Adult Supervision Required” to more colorful sayings. Speaking of colorful, check out the wide array of laughout-loud tea towels…although you will likely want to frame them rather than use them to dry your dishes. The collection of wood signs and wall décor covers inspiration, motivation and good humor in a variety of sizes. The signs celebrate travel, family life and the challenges

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of adulting with phrases like, “Alexa, do the dishes.”

The store carries fun graphic t-shirts, pet wear and pet bath products and an adorable collection of clothing for infants and toddlers.

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tooth coolers, wood puzzles and colorful felt garlands and mobiles.

If you need a stylish accessory for yourself or to give as a gift, you can find Balster’s jewelry creations made with a variety of materials, along with purses and clutches from brands

like Maika and Jen & Co., which provide ecofriendly and vegan offerings. Feeling stressed?

Plan your own spa day at home with items like shower steamers, soaps and lotions (there’s a men’s product line, too), reed diffusers, incense cones and candles.

Hours: Monday – closed Tuesday-Saturday – 10am to 6pm Sunday – 12pm to 4pm BluMoon Mercantile 517 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD (712) 739-0608 www.blumoonmercantile.com @BluMoonMercantile

Balster’s handiwork extends beyond jewelry, so she also offers a number of other products like cutting boards, garden stakes and laser-engraved cork coasters and trivets.

You can take part in your own DIY project right in the store at the Succulent

Bar. You pick your pot and one of a variety of succulents, then plant it and add cute accessories, including little plant stakes with funny sayings.

All of that shopping and creating might make you in need of a little treat…which you

can also find with their selection of delicious fudge from Valley Fudge and Candy.

There is so much to see at BluMoon Mercantile, so be sure to follow the store on social media to keep up with the latest products, sales and events.

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August Sioux Falls Canaries vs Winnipeg Goldeyes Tuesday, August 2 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium. (605) 336-6060.

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Lake Lorraine Farmer’s Market Thursdays in August • 4 - 7pm East side of Lake Lorraine, in the parking lot south of Hobby Lobby Our vendors sell a variety of goods, from plants to seasonal

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The Ancient Art of Bonsai August 3 & 17 • 6-8pm • $59 Deku Tree at IPC Bonsai is a technique used to grow and train dwarf trees and

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other suitable plants in shallow or small containers to create living works of art. Curious about the roots of this ancient practice? Join experienced bonsai enthusiast Joshua Cooper at his plant shop, the Deku Tree in downtown Sioux Falls, for a two - part information-packed introductory course that will teach you what you need to know not just to keep a bonsai

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alive, but to help it thrive! We will cover a broad range of topics all aimed at helping you learn how to select and train almost any plant into a bonsai. Class includes one specimen of your choice to take home, planted and styled in a training pot. All the tools and wire you need to give your bonsai a good starting shape will be available in class as well. The second session of class will be two weeks after the first to allow your bonsai the time it needs to recover and will focus more on designing and styling your tree. Additional materials, soil, and specimens available for purchase in class at the Deku Tree. Registration is available online at ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Historic Walking Tour of Summit/Prairie Avenues Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, August 4 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls

sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com Sioux Falls Canaries vs Winnipeg Goldeyes Thursday, August 4 • 12:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium. (605) 336-6060.

Discover Aviation Thursday, August 4 • 10am - 4pm Maverick Air Center 4301 N Maverick Place The field of aviation has many components to include: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Every year we learn more about flight from faster airplanes, to unmanned aircraft, to flying beyond our atmosphere into space. Who will be the next person to develop the next big breakthrough in aviation? Join us for this

annual Discover Aviation event, sponsored by Aerostar, designed for kids of all ages. We will have many activities and opportunities to learn more and have fun. INFO (605) 360-4895.

Nate Botsford Live at the Levitt Thursday, August 4 • 6:30 – 9:30pm Levitt at the Falls Northwest-based artist Nate Botsford’s country rock hybrid is a lifetime in the making.

Nate’s career has seen up to 300 shows a year for the last five years; from coffeehouses to mainstages, and has opened for Old Dominion, Brett Young, LoCash, Chris Janson, Lonestar, Matt Stell among many others, and calls upon his influences of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, and his big-band pianist grandfather while crafting his music.

Brotherhood of Birds at the Old Courthouse Museum

Summer Concert Series Friday, August 5 • noon - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Brotherhood of Birds will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com 83rd Annual Sioux Empire Fair August 5 - 13 W.H. Lyon Fairground The Sioux Empire Fair brings family fun to the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds each day and night for over a week. Enjoy the many different rides, your favorite fair foods, grandstand entertainment, and more. INFO (605) 367-7178.

The Secret Energy Live at the Levitt Friday, August 5 • 10am Levitt at the Falls

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Tapping into their GRAMMY winning original catalogue from rapper and hip hop artist, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, this electric ensemble combines the highly literate lyrical style of golden age hip hop with the raw emotional power of funk. This interactive and empowering experience blurs the line between kids music, young adult narratives and universal storytelling that draws from Jim Henson and George Clinton in equal measure.

Fridays on the Plaza Fridays in August 11:30am – 1:30 pm Dakota News Now 125 S. 1st Avenue Enjoy several food trucks and live music during Fridays on the Plaza every Friday from 11:30am to 1:30pm through September 9.

August EastBank Block Party Friday, August 5 • 5:30pm - 11pm EastBank • 8th & RR Center Enjoy live music on a warm summer night at the August Eastbank Block Party. Catch up with friends over a cold drink, feast on great food truck fare, and entertain the kids with an array of yard games. INFO (605) 338-4009.

Chapel Hart Live at the Levitt Friday, August 5 • 6:30 – 9:30pm Levitt at the Falls In 2021, Chapel Hart was inducted into CMT’s Next Women of Country, an institution that has been known to help launch prominent up and coming female country artists. The band accentuates the three vocalists, who embody the sweet and southern sound of country with the soulful undertones noting their gospel roots.

Taste the Goodness Saturday, August 6 • 5 - 9pm Outdoors - Avera Tech Building 212 E. 11th St. Join us for the 8th annual Taste the Goodness, featuring unlimited tastings of food, craft beer, wine, and bourbon. In

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addition attendees will enjoy games, activities, music, and a huge silent auction, all for one low price! All proceeds benefit the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Sunday in the Vineyard Sunday, August 7 • 2 - 5pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St. Brandon, SD Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine.

Music by Geoff Gunderson. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks.

Child & pet friendly - pets on a leash. Please no outside alcohol, INFO wildeprairiewinery.com Photography Workshop – Conqueror Indoor Lighting August 7 • 5 - 7pm • $59 West Sioux Studios Indoor studio lighting is a necessity in South Dakota!

Rain, snow, freezing temps, unbearable hot and humid temps, and so many other things work against us being able to capture beautiful outdoor images all year round. But have no fear… this two-hour, hands-on session is here to help you learn, understand, and conqueror indoor studio lighting! We will go through multiple basic one light setups, as well as more complex multi-directional lighting scenarios. You will leave this class with lighting guides in hand and your confidence boiling over when it comes to indoor studio lighting! Registration is available online at ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Women’s Connection Brunch Wednesday, August 10 9:30 – 11am Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel Sunshine & Summertime: Marissa Snyder, owner of Harvest Soap Company, will share hand-made natural bath and beauty products perfect for a summer day. Barbara Matson

will be speaking on “Choices in the Crossroads of Life”. This eager traveler found herself going down all the wrong roads and finally found the right road.

Brunch is $14. Reservations are essential; call (605) 334-5607.

Stained Glass Seasonal Square Series - Ladybug August 11 • 6 - 10pm and August 13 • 10am - 6pm $155 • Art Glass Co-Op Choose to create one, several, or all these seasonal whimsical window art pieces as your decorating needs desire! Each panel starts with a 7” seasonally themed center square, then is accented with a bezel border and a stained-glass frame, this season’s theme is LADYBUGS! Registration is available online at ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605367-7999.

Historic Walking Tour of Woodlawn Cemetery/ Civil War Veterans Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, August 11 • 6:30pm Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com Behind the Scenes Tour of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center Thursday, August 11 • 2pm Irene Hall Museum Resource Center 4300 N. Westport Avenue Take a look behind the closed doors of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center and see the artifact storage and work areas. Space is limited, call (605) 367-4210 to register, $5. siouxlandmuseums.com Eddie 9V Live at the Levitt Thursday, August 11 • 6:30pm Levitt at the Falls All his life, Eddie 9V (9-volt) has acted on instinct. Aged just 15, this old-soul artist turned away from the path of college and jobs

to burst all guns blazing onto the roots and blues club circuit of his native Atlanta, Georgia.

His freewheeling lyrics and fresh musical style feel like a party, retooling the soul-blues genre on his own terms, reminding a new generation why this music hits so hard.

David G. Smith at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series Friday, August 12 • 12 - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street David G. Smith will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show! Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Hot Club of Cow Town Live at the Levitt Friday, August 12 • 6:30pm Levitt at the Falls The Western swing-gypsy jazz trio Hot Club of Cowtown has traveled the world bringing their own brand of magical musical chemistry to audiences far and wide. This original marriage of gypsy-jazz is inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt — which accounts for the “Hot Club” portion of their name — with the hoedowns, traditional tunes, and Western swinginspired music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, represented in the “Cowtown” of their name.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs Lake Country DockHounds Friday, August 12 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium. INFO (605) 336-6060.

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Super Summer Saturday Fishing August 13 • 10am - 12pm Outdoor Campus Come out to South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls for this no registration required course and learn the basics of fishing. All equipment will be provided. All youth should be accompanied by an adult for classes.

USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial 80th Anniversary Commissioning Saturday, August 13 • 10 - 11am USS SOUTH DAKOTA BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL will celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Commissioning of the ship.

Stone’s Throw – Curling for Beginners 3 Sundays, Begins August 14 7 - 8:30pm • $90

SCHEELS Ice Plex Saw Curling in the Olympics which piqued your interest and now you’re ready to try it out?

The instructors of Sioux Falls Curling will show you how by teaching you all you need to know to play the game! Over the duration of this three-week course, you will learn the rules and history of this 500-year-old sport, hone your stone throwing skills and test your new skills in an informal Curling match!

Bundle up and get ready to get out on the ice! Adjustments available for many abilities.

Equipment provided. Ages 12 and up. Registration is available online at ComEd.sf.k12.sd.us or call 605-367-7999.

Fiber Fun at the Old Courthouse Museum Sunday, August 14 • 1 - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Do you like to knit, crochet, needle work, or dabble in any

other fiber arts? Come join members from the Crossthreads Fiber Guild for an afternoon of Fiber Fun! Attendees can work on projects, ask for suggestions, and just enjoy the company of fellow fiber friends.

INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Sioux Falls Canaries vs Lake Country DockHounds Sunday, August 14 • 1:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium. INFO (605) 336-6060.

Sunday in the Vineyard Sunday, August 14 • 2 - 5pm Wilde Prairie Winery 48052 259th St. Brandon, SD Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine.

Music by Billy Lurken. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends.

We will serve wine, wine slushies,

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Please no outside alcohol, INFO wildeprairiewinery.com Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum Tuesday, August 16 • 1 - 4pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the second-floor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Victorian Tea Party at the Old Courthouse Museum Wednesday, August 17 • 2pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Enjoy summer in true Victorian fashion at the Old Courthouse Museum. Learn about the

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history of tea while enjoying a delicious tea blend. Space is limited for this adult program.

Call (605) 367-4210 to register. Free Admission. INFO siouxlandmuseums.com

Fall/Winter Trunk Show!

Shop luxurious tops, sweaters, jackets, vests and dresses while enjoying complimentary refreshments and special in-store discounts. INFO 605-271-1824.

Kid’s Activity Day: Precious Pets! at the Old Courthouse Museum Thursday, August 18 • 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.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 and afternoon times.

Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

Sophia Beatty Live at the Levitt Thursday, August 18 • 6:30pm Levitt at the Falls Based in the Black Hills of South Dakota, 25 year old singer and songwriter Sophia Beatty sings with passion and heart that can be truly felt. From Whitney Houston to Ella Fitzgerald, she is known for her ability to sing classic jazz and soul music that moves people to tears or gets them up and dancing.

Love Token Fall/ Winter Trunk Show Thursday, August 18 11am to 7pm JuLiana’s Boutique La Femme 196 E. 6th Street • Sioux Falls Join us for our Love Token

Fishing at Lake Lorraine Thursday, August 18 • 6pm Come out and join South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Outdoor Campus and Lake Lorraine for this exclusive, no registration required fishing opportunity at

Lake Lorraine. All equipment will be provided, and fishing will occur on the west side of the lake. Note: Lake Lorraine is not a public body of water and is not open to the general public for fishing outside of these events.

All youth should be accompanied by an adult for classes.

Historic Walking Tour of Fort Dakota Siouxland Heritage Museums Thursday, August 18 • 6:30pm Enjoy beautiful summer weather while learning about Sioux Falls sites you pass by every day! $5 per person over 12 years old, call (605) 367-4210 to register. siouxlandmuseums.com Kyle Knutson at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series Friday, August 19 • 12 - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Kyle Knutson will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse

Museum from noon to 1pm. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show!

Concert will be held inside in the case of bad weather. (605) 3674210 or siouxlandmuseums.com Kuink Live at the Falls Friday, August 19 6:30 – 9:30pm Levitt at the Falls Described by NPR Music as joyous folk pop, Kuinka “laces modern folk and Americana with an electronic jolt, waltzing along the grooved edges of dreampop, synth-pop, and Brooklyn’s mid-aughts guitar-rock revival” (Vanyaland).

9th Annual Downtown Riverfest Saturday, August 20 • 4 - 11pm Celebrate the Big Sioux River in style at the 9th Annual Downtown Riverfest! Party on the Big Sioux River at Downtown Riverfest with live music, a variety of activities, food vendors, display vendors, cold

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Pedaling the Past Bike Tour Saturday, August 20 • 9am Old Courthouse Museum Join us for a 5 to 8 mile loop starting and ending at the Old Courthouse Museum and visiting Falls Park, Tuthill Park, downtown, and other locations to talk about Sioux Falls history and landmarks. The ride should take approximately 2 hours and ride both bike path and city streets.

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Sioux Falls Canaries vs Sioux City Explorers Tuesday, August 23 • 7:05pm Sioux Falls Stadium Watch the Sioux Falls Canaries take on opponents from across the country at the Sioux Falls Stadium.

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Jazzed Up Big Band Live at the Levitt Thursday, August 25 6:30 – 9:30pm Levitt at the Falls Jazzed Up Big Band is a 16 piece band formed to bring the most exceptional big band entertainment in the region. The ensemble’s home is the Roof Garden Ballroom in Historic Arnolds Park in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes, which has a rich history of big bands dating back to the golden era of jazz in the 1930s.

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Jazzed at the Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series Friday, August 26 12 - 1pm Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street Jazzed will perform in the plaza behind the Old Courthouse Museum from noon to 1 p.m.

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f you’re an adult living in the same town where you grew up, chances are there are houses you have always noticed; always wondered what it would be like to live there.

Such is the case for Erin Bosch, who has had her eye on one particular house for years – even going back to the days she would pass it on her way to high school. Then, she was driving by on a summer day in 2021 and saw that it was for sale.

“I said to Nathan that we should look at it,” says Bosch. “We weren’t necessarily looking to move. We’d been in our previous home for 21 years, but it was just that feeling that we should look at it.”

So, the couple went to look at the 1950s, mid-century home located on the south side of Minnehaha Country Club. Although the design of the home was what Erin calls “choppy” with the main floor divided by walls and doors, she could see the potential right away. And, the amazing view from the backyard was a real selling point.

“Nathan maybe needed a little more convincing,” she grins, “but I told him it just needed a little ‘zhush’ here and there, and it would be fine.”

Together with their two children – and Goldendoodle Willie – they moved in on Friday, the 13th of August, 2021, and started the “zhush” – which was actually a major remodel.

“So maybe that wasn’t the smartest movein date,” Bosch laughs, “because we lived in absolute chaos for so long during the renovations. It was dirty all the time, we dealt with COVID and had to find separate spaces for everyone. Christmas wasn’t very fun last year.”

Now, however, with walls removed and the staircase relocated to create a light and airy open floor plan, the chaos was worth it. With a major renovation, there are big decisions to make, so the couple did bring in professionals

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to help them with their visioning.

“It is a lot of work because everything has to happen in a certain order, the structural pieces first like taking down walls and moving the staircase…to timing things out like getting the flooring in before the kitchen appliances.

Having a good contractor and designer helped us stay on top of all that.”

While they were focused on updating the house and bringing the outside in with more windows, they also wanted to stay somewhat true to the mid-century modern style.

For example, they chose walnut cabinets for the kitchen, but then added a modern touch with green vertical subway tiles for the backsplash. They also moved a door with three inset windows from the mudroom to the kitchen, which now opens out to the back patio.

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“The house previously had little closets and doors between rooms all over,” Bosch says.

“This door was so unique and really had that mid-century modern feel. So, we just moved it. That way, we didn’t have to throw it out in

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the landfill, and we didn’t have to buy a new door.”

They added a large window over the kitchen sink, giving them a view out onto the golf course. The sliding doors that had been

there previously will eventually go into Erin’s main floor office and open to the screened-in porch. The entryway originally had marble tile on the floor, so the couple kept some of that to put around the original fireplace they kept in

the living room.

The space where the couple really embraced the home’s past is the main floor bathroom in all its pink and blue glory.

Most people looking at a house and seeing

a bathroom with pink tile and a blue sink, toilet and tub might just scratch their heads and immediately think about tearing it all out.

Erin and Nathan, however, decided to just go with it and added a whimsical pink and blue

beach-themed wallpaper.

“It is certainly a conversation piece,” Bosch says. “We are not stuffy people at all, so we just decided to have fun with it. Adding the wallpaper just tied it all together and makes it

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look intentional, like we planned the pink tile and blue toilet from the beginning.”

In the hallways just outside the bathroom hang two framed prints of birds from the 1977 Audubon calendar – the September

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bird for Erin’s birthday month and May’s for Nathan.

Even though they opened up the main living space for the kitchen, dining room and living room, the couple kept two other rooms

separate – a screened-in porch off one side of the living room and a room they call the library off the other side.

The library has original wood on the walls and ceilings, and although they left

the original wood color on the ceiling, they painted the walls white to brighten up the space. The room already had sliding doors to the patio, but they added a new, large window on the side.

“The backyard was such a selling point of the house,” says Bosch, “so we wanted to take advantage of that view everywhere we could.

We can sit out here and occasionally see deer walking by, and we even saw a wild turkey

once. I took a picture of it and was showing my dad. The next photo on my phone, though, was a chicken we had roasted for dinner, and I had to convince him it wasn’t the same bird.”

The library also has built-in cabinets and

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shelves that were original to the house. Those shelves are filled with pictures from Nathan and Erin’s history together, pictures of their children, Olive and Robbie, and many nods to Sioux Falls like vintage artwork of Shriver’s store, the trolley and the State Theater.

The master suite is on the main floor, along with Robbie’s Minnesota Twins-themed room and Erin’s office. The lower level features office space for Nathan, a large family room that Erin calls “the kids’ space” and Olive’s bedroom, which has a little pre-teen glam.

Even though the home is located on a busy street, it also sits on almost half an acre, so it is quiet inside – especially downstairs.

“It is surprisingly quiet downstairs,” says Bosch. “We came down here during all of the recent storms, and we couldn’t hear anything.”

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Last year, the family had only been in the house about a month when the Sanford International tournament took place at Minnehaha Country Club, but they had a watch party on the patio anyway.

“I remember there was a guy from ESPN that asked if we could clean up some of the fence area because he was shooting some video, and I was like, ‘Um, we just moved in.’”

With things more settled and “put together” this year, they are looking forward to relaxing on the patio for the tournament again this year.

“Driving by this house for all those years, I never thought I’d actually get to live here,” Bosch says. “But now, it just feels like home – like this is going to be the house where someday our grandkids will come to visit us.”

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The Palisades STATE PARK

BY WAYNE FANEBUST

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SILVER RUSH Silver was discovered in 1886 along the northwest bank of Split Rock Creek west and south of the village of Garretson. The ore was full of glittering bright specks, and was found in a pink shale ledge.

In places the ledge was lying as deep as 23 feet underground.

On March 16, nine miners, including landowner A. J. Cooley, were the first to file Locator Certificate mining claims with the Register of Deeds. A lively silver rush quickly developed. Within two weeks, 300 claims were staked out and 25 mining claims were filed. One man, in a frenzy for quick wealth, was seen stuffing his pockets with rock chips.

Claims were given colorful names such as Last Chance, P. T. Barnum, Queen B, and Wild Goose.

The largest mine shaft, 6- by 6-feet wide and 26-feet deep, was cut in the Merrimac Lode claim by six men hired by owner Charles W. Patten.

An offer was made to build a mill to grind the shale to extract the silver. However, when an assay report declared that the ore quality was not commer-cially profitable, the silver rush rapidly faded.

DEDICATED IN 2005 BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN MEMORY OF JON H. KENTFIELD

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ong before there was a state park at the place called the Palisades, the area with its enormous and rugged rock outcroppings on both sides of the Split Rock River, just seemed to be waiting to be discovered. The Native Americans had doubtlessly included them among the many creations of the Great Spirit, but the actual date that white eyes were first set on the huge quartzite formations may never be known, however, settlers were there by mid 1860s. No doubt these people were surprised to see these rocky monoliths, some of which reached 50 feet in height, having existed for

about 1.2 billions years. Owing to the lack of trees on the prairie, the size of the formations most certainly dominated the scenery.

Although the Dakota pioneers were looking for arable land, those bold men and women who ventured into the area would not have been surprised at seeing so very few trees, for after all, the undulating prairie, by reputation, was known to be treeless. All the more reason for the statuesque rock piles to be looked upon with surprise and wonderment, but of course, ignored by those of a more practical bent when there was so much land

that was more receptive of the plow and cultivator. Therefore the rocky giants, their obvious beauty duly noted, seemed to be oblivious to the yoke of civilization Among the first to see the Palisades was the Andrew Nelson family. They arrived in Dakota in 1872, and claimed land along the Split Rock River, about four miles west of the settlement known as Valley Springs. Their farm was not far from the huge, dramatic rock formations that as time passed, became well-known and appreciated for their spectacular size and beauty. The Nelsons were one of the earliest

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Palisade, Dakota Territory

families to settle in Minnehaha County. The Nelson sod house stood near the trail followed by the Worthington (Minnesota) and Sioux Falls stage line. It was later replaced by a stone house that became a local landmark between Sioux Falls and Valley Springs.

It is unlikely that the Nelsons or any homesteader family looked upon the stately rock piles and thought to himself, or herself, that someday a park should be created for the enjoyment of the “pleasure seekers,” a term that was frequently used to describe folks who were able to take time off their busy lives in order to learn of nature’s many secrets.

When Minnehaha County was created by the territorial legislature, the area surrounding the majestic rock formations was designated as Palisades Township, and people were beginning to settle there by 1873. This date coincides with an article in an 1873 Sioux Falls newspaper informing its readers that on a balmy September day, a party of young girls hired a team and driver and visited the Palisades “to see the beauty of the place and enjoy the pleasure of the ride.” Not long after, another article in the same newspaper told its readers of an excursion to the beautiful rock formations, based on the report from a couple of characters from nearby Valley Springs. They claimed to have ridden their “Indian ponies” across “Uncle Sam’s” prairie until they came to the “opening in the rocks…” The wiseacre who sent the story to the Sioux Falls Independent refused to describe the Palisades because that “might obviate the necessity of [others] going to see them.”

On the 4th of July, 1874, a contingent of Sioux Falls people, including the editor of the Independent, decided to throw a patriotic get-together at the Palisades. On a very hot day, after a long, bumpy ride across the prairie, the beat-up, sweaty group arrived at the Palisades. For lack of trees, the only shade they could find was beneath one of the giant rock formations, and there they huddled to escape

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The 1888 plat of Palisade, D.T., clearly notes the mill, dam, mill race, and penstock.

Winter of 1907-1908

A construction gang worked to build the Palisades Bridge and used two natural quartzite abutments to support the new bridge. Image owner: Siouxland Heritage Museums.

the hot Dakota sun. The place was deemed a “wonderful sight,” but “to us who had been reared among New England’s rocky steeps… the sight was rather tame.”

That was a minority opinion, however, for a Minnesota man who traveled with others from Beaver Creek into Dakota Territory in 1878, was very impressed with the rock formations at Palisades. In his eyes, the spectacular “pillars of rock” that rose to great heights looked like “huge chimneys or buttresses.” They were a thing of beauty on their own so there was no need to compare or contrast them to what the East had to offer.

It was probably inevitable that someone

might want to start a town at the Palisades.

And in the mid-seventies, an enterprising mill operator from Union County, Dakota, went to see the Palisades to check out their natural beauty, but more importantly, their utilitarian value. As it turned out, the area resources met with his complete approval, and in the mid1870s, C. W. Patten built a dam to provide the power to operate a flour grinding mill.

Timber salvaged from the enlisted men’s barrack at Fort Dakota in Sioux Falls was used to construct the dam. The mill dam was wide enough so that a team of horses, pulling a wagon load of wheat, could safely cross the river. Soon thereafter, a town sprang into life

C. W. Patten’s Gristmill

The flour mill built high on the bluff by C. W. Patten led to the founding of the village of Palisade. This is the only known image of the waterwheel that powered the mill. The claims and mines of the 1886 silver rush were several hundred yards down-stream, that is, to the left of Kings Rock, the giant quartzite formation in the left foreground. Image owner. Siouxland Heritage Museums.

on the opposite side of the river from the mill, and in 1883 the first bridge over the Split Rock River was built.

In March of 1886, silver was discovered in the quartzite on the northwest bank of the Split Rock River setting off a brief but exciting chapter in the history of Palisades. Soon a full-blown silver rush had taken over the quiet little town, causing a ripple of get-rich-quick excitement in the minds of many Sioux Falls men. Patten himself had the biggest claim called the Merrimac Lode. The rush was short-lived however, as the quality of the silver was low-grade, making the numerous mines in operation almost worthless. The silver boom ended almost as abruptly as it started.

The promise of ordinary prosperity for the town of Palisades was short-lived, however, because in 1888, two railroads, the

Great Northern and the Willmar and Sioux Falls Railway, decided to join together two miles north of Palisades where the town of Garretson was platted. Thus Palisades — referred to as the “Mother City” of Garretson ­­— quickly became a thing of the past. And in 1896, an ice-jam took out the bridge over the Split Rock River. The present bridge that pedestrians now use to cross the stream was constructed in 1908. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eventually the town site and surrounding property was acquired by W. H. and Winona Lyons, a Sioux Falls couple known for their generosity and love of local history. Decades passed and people continued to visit the Palisades, as if they sensed the place was everlastingly blessed with some type of beguiling beauty. At some point the Lyons

family donated the land to the state of South Dakota, and in 1972, the 157 acre tract was officially designated as Palisades State Park.

It has been the second smallest state park for fifty years, but that is about to change. For recently, plans to increase the size of the park by 267.5 acres were revealed by the state of South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

The occupancy rate of the original park was as high as 98%. Therefore the additional acreage is bound to encourage more people to visit the area to hike, camp and engage in rock climbing, and no one will be concerned that Split Rock River was quietly demoted to a “creek” with the same name. The unpretentious stream that for countless centuries has “split the rocks” will continue to flow through the Palisades and all will enjoy the breathless beauty of the small wonder of nature.

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Hail Caesar!

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love to learn the backstories behind our favorite foods, even when some of the tales are dubious at best. Like the ambiguous history of chislic in South Dakota. Or that French fries came from Belgium, not France, and the way Ninfa’s in Houston lays claim to the fajita, even though she took a food that had been served to ranch hands for years and simply offered it on a sizzling platter. Some of these stories are based in truth, some live on from myths or legends.

One such origin story is so rich in details, it seems to me that it’s either one hundred percent true, or completely made up—The Caesar Salad. As the legend goes, Italian chef Caesar Cardini was working at his eponymous restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. On a busy holiday weekend in 1924, he found himself running out of his regular menu items. But like any good chef, he looked around the kitchen and started to improvise. He added

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a “special” salad to his menu with a dressing of olive oil, garlic, raw egg, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. He served this on fresh romaine with croutons and Parmesan cheese.

To elevate his salad, he created the dressing tableside and tossed the salad with great theatrical flair. The Caesar Salad we all know was born and soon became a hallmark of his namesake restaurant.

Nearly a hundred years later, the Caesar is a mainstay on restaurant menus and a favorite of mine. I know that here on the Great Plains mention of any dressing that is not ranch can get you in trouble. I get it, people love ranch; it’s more than a dressing or a condiment, it’s a way of life. Create a Venn diagram of Salad Dressing, Condiments and Religion; Hidden Valley Ranch is right in middle.

You may be wondering, why is a guy who typically writes about meat and grilling and big, heavy foods waxing on

about salad dressing? Well, as I write this the thermometer reads 98 degrees, but the “feels like” temperature is hovering around 107. This is the summer equivalent of those February days when you step outside, and it hurts to breathe. Consequently, I don’t want to fire up the grill, or the oven or even get too close to the microwave. I want something crispy and cool, bracing and bright. I want umami and refreshing; I want a Caesar salad.

I’ve got leftover chicken in fridge, romaine in the crisper drawer, and the ghost of Caesar Cardini in my kitchen. Tonight, we eat fresh!

Hail Caesar!

You can buy many varieties of Caesar dressing at the mega-mart, including one bearing Chef Cardini’s name. But you can also make your own with pantry ingredients. I’ve got two versions I make, one traditional and one that’s a little lighter Caesar vinaigrette.

Traditional Caesar Dressing 5 or 6 anchovy fillets, packed in oil, drained 1 small garlic clove 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Half cup olive oil Quarter cup finely grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Finely chop anchovy fillets and garlic with a pinch of salt. Using the side of a knife blade, mash into a paste, then move to a medium bowl.

Whisk in egg yolks, lemon juice,

and mustard. Continue whisking while slowly adding olive oil. Keep whisking until dressing is glossy and thick. Stir in Parmesan and season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.

A couple of notes: Chef Cardini didn’t use anchovies in his original dressing, he used Worcestershire (which is made with anchovies). If you’re scared off by these tiny fish, you can substitute a couple of tablespoons of Worcestershire. And if the raw eggs freak you out, buy pasteurized eggs, they are safe to eat raw. Or try my Caesar Vinaigrette.

Caesar Vinaigrette (a lighter version of the classic, without eggs) 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 6 anchovies in olive oil, minced Pinch of kosher salt Pinch of black pepper 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon of capers A dash of Tabasco Half cup of extra virgin olive oil Take everything but the olive oil for a good spin in a food processor until it’s nice and smooth, then add the olive oil slowly as you continue to blend. It will be nice and creamy.

Those who know me well, know I’m a carnivore at heart. But, as much as I love a steak or a batch of smoked ribs, I love a good salad. And on nights like these, I love the idea of a cool meal that doesn’t require any fire. Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

When Jim’s not in the kitchen, he runs ADwërks, an advertising agency in Sioux Falls where he cooks up marketing communication ideas.

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Drink Your Words

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

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few years ago, at a wine tasting event, I ran into an old friend who was excited about sampling two unique Italian wines from my list. I quickly began describing them (something that I think I’m rather good at) to my friend, and he abruptly interrupted me by saying, “Stop! Stop! I don’t want to drink your words!” I stood there, somewhat stunned, absorbing not only what he said but the way he said it. After about what seemed like an hour (it was only two-and-a-half seconds,) I realized what he was saying. He didn’t want to know what he should be smelling or what he should be tasting on the palate, he just wanted to

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experience it and draw his own conclusions.

I quickly shut my mouth and watched him savor the wines the way it was intended: no pretenses, no judgments, no demands. After all, it’s about the experience. Since that day, I’ve dramatically changed the way I describe wine as I find myself using descriptors instead of descriptions.

Here’s a list of some of my favorite words to use when describing wine while allowing the wine taster room for their own experience.

ACIDITY

FLABBY

I love wines with lots of acidity; highly acidic wines make you salivate uncontrollably, in a good way. They make for great wines to pair with a variety of food.

Flabby means the wine has no acidity. It’s a negative connotation so don’t say it to a wine maker!

FLAMBOYANT ANGULAR An angular wine is like putting a triangle in your mouth – it hits you in specific places with high impact and not elsewhere. An angular wine also has high acidity.

AUSTERE This is a very unfriendly wine. It hits your mouth and then turns it inside out. It usually means the wine has very high acidity and very little fruit flavors. An austere wine is not fruit-forward.

BIG Big describes a wine with massive flavor in your mouth that takes up all sections of your mouth and tongue. A big wine is not necessarily a fruit-forward wine, it can also mean that it has big tannins.

BRIGHT Bright wines are higher in acidity and make your mouth water.

Refer to ACIDITY.

A flamboyant wine is trying to get your attention with an abundance of fruit.

HINT OF… Hint of = This-Wine-Definitely-Has-This-CharacterEspecially-on-the-Finish. Expect things like oak, herbs, fruits, soil, or cat pee in the flavor when there is a hint of it in the description.

JAMMY Sommeliers and wine experts cringe when they hear this term, but jammy indicates a wine with a cooked berry sweetness that is syrupy and often is used to describe wines like Zinfandel, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, and Shiraz.

LEES Lees are a winemaking term describing the dead bits of yeast particles that generally sink to the bottom of a wine. Lees are stirred up once a day to make a wine have a thicker creamy texture.

SILKY CHEWY TANNINS When you take a sip of wine with chewy tannins, it dries out the interior of your mouth so that you “chew” or clean the tannins out of the insides of your mouth.

CIGAR BOX Cigar box flavors are hinting toward sweetness and cedar-wood with an abundance of smoke. Wines with cigar box flavors pair well with a comfortable leather chair.

Silky is the red-wine equivalent word to creamy with white wines.

TIGHT This wine is not quite ready to drink. Tight wines usually have very high tannins, hard-to-identify fruit characteristics, and are almost hard to drink. Tight wines will benefit from being decanted.

UNOAKED CRISP The word crisp with wine is more often used to describe a white wine. A crisp wine is most likely simple but goes really well with a porch swing on a hot day.

EARTHY A great descriptor for most Old World wines and some powerful New World ones too. There’s nothing more I like to discover in a wine than terroir.

Typically used to describe Chardonnay when it is only stainless steel fermented, and no oak is used. The result is an extraordinarily clean, crisp wine.

Whatever words you use, make sure to respect those around you.

We all have our own palates, and they should be used to experience and enjoy beverages of all kinds, on your own terms. Thank you to my friend for reminding me why I got into this business in the first place; there is no better pleasure than finding our own words.

Happy Birthday to Riccardo this month! He will be spending it with his wife, Marybeth, and their three boys, Dante, Berent ( fiancé Molli,) and Jaxon. Go see Riccardo for all of your wine questions at R Wine Bar & Kitchen on the East Bank, or at Brix Wine Bar on Main Ave, both in Downtown Sioux Falls, or via e-mail at riccardo@rwinebar.com.

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BY LURA ROTI

WHAT

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TAUGHT US

“W

e can’t give up!” This exclamation came from our 11-yearold daughter, Parker. It changed my attitude.

We were in a local outdoors store in Bozeman’s historic downtown during a recent family camping trip to Montana – not because we needed gear, but because we were hunting for Waldo.

You know, the elusive storybook character who travels the globe and fantastical lands with his trusty dog Woof and other characters – just so readers can relish the joy of the hunt and the rush of finding Waldo, Woof and friends.

To encourage tourists to explore local shops, the Bozeman downtown association hosts a Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt each summer. The shop staff hide a small cardboard cutout of Waldo and once he’s discovered, they give the finder a stamp. Once 10 stamps are accumulated, the finder receives a Waldo tattoo (temporary) and a discount on a Where’s Waldo book.

When Parker learned of this game from a bookstore clerk she was off. At first, I wasn’t too excited about the game. My plan had been to explore a few shops and then hit a hiking trail. But her enthusiasm for this adventure was contagious. And once you start seeking Waldo…and find him, it’s tough to stop.

This is the appeal of Waldo.

I met Waldo during a fourth-grade library class. I was among the first of my classmates to check out Martin Handford’s Where’s Waldo book.

I found pure joy in searching for the red and white striped character hidden on page after page of fantastical, funny and crowded scenes.

Nearly 30 years later, our daughter, Parker, finds similar joy. Each Christmas my husband, Shon, seeks out a new Where’s Waldo book for

her. Together they spend many winter evenings searching for Waldo. It’s their tradition.

The first Waldo we found was quite easy. He was hidden among markers and other children’s art supplies in the local bookstore where we initially learned of the game.

But other shops made the hunt much more challenging. Like the outdoor store where Parker had to remind us not to give up. They hid Waldo inside a wooden box, among other wooden boxes, under a table which displayed hiking books and water bottles.

A store clerk hinted at the general vicinity of Waldo, so we knew we were in the right location. The three of us searched high and low. We repeatedly searched each and every display. Ten minutes passed…then 15. Shon abandoned the hunt to explore another nearby shop.

I wanted to follow him, but Parker’s plea to “never give up” worked.

Finally, the clerk took pity on us and pointed under the table. We found Waldo!

Parker was elated.

We called Shon to show him Waldo’s hiding spot. After this find, there was no more talk of giving up. Together we explored 13 more shops and found Waldo atop an antique clock, inside a lamp, among power tools, between coffee mugs, beside a mountain cutout, behind theater seats, on a picture rail…kudos to the retailers who welcomed us into their shops and made the hunt just challenging enough to be fun for all ages.

And kudos to Martin Handford’s Waldo. Even after all these years, he continues to bring joy … and a reminder. It pays to never give up.

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Treating Scoliosis in Children

BY ALYSSA WALTMAN, AVERA HEALTH

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hen you were a child, do you remember going to the school nurse’s office for a scoliosis screening? As you bent forward, the nurse placed a small device on your back, measuring the curve of the spine. For most children, the screening ended quickly and it was back to class. Others got a scoliosis diagnosis.

What Is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine. It’s usually a painless condition in children with subtle symptoms. With that in mind, it’s pertinent to ensure your child receives a scoliosis screening, whether in the nurse’s office or by a primary care provider or pediatrician at a well-child visit.

Early diagnosis, when the scoliosis is mild, allows for early intervention with bracing and therapy which can prevent the curve from getting worse, said Geoffrey Haft, MD, a specialized orthopedic surgeon in spine and pediatrics at Avera Orthopedics. Left untreated, the scoliosis curve could eventually require surgery to treat pain and deformity.

Bracing and Surgery: Scoliosis Treatment Options Most scoliosis cases are very mild and require no treatment. For medium-sized curves in growing children, scoliosis is commonly treated with a brace. Thankfully, brace technology has evolved over the years. Most braces now wrap discretely around the patient’s torso and are well-hidden beneath their clothes.

Traditional treatment for large scoliosis curves involved fusion surgery with screws and rods inserted into the spine. Fusion surgery for scoliosis has excellent long-term outcomes, but does have the drawback of back stiffness. After fusion, patients permanently lose movement where the spine was straightened.

Recently, the FDA gave approval for two new surgical techniques for treatment of adolescent scoliosis: ApiFix and vertebral body tethering.

These new techniques are not appropriate for every patient’s scoliosis but have shown promising early results. Many patients have avoided permanent spine fusion with these new technologies, which are offered at Avera.

“Not only do these surgeries preserve the movement of the spine, but also allow the spine to straighten as the patient grows taller,” said Haft.

New X-Ray Technology Younger patients can also benefit from Avera’s new EOS Low-Dose X-Ray system. This upright imaging technology can scan the entire body and provides the highest quality images with just 10% of the normal radiation dose. “Children who have to get repetitive X-rays during the course of their childhood can do so much more safely now,” Haft said.

Next Steps for Scoliosis Treatment If you or your child is diagnosed with scoliosis, schedule an appointment with an Avera specialist.

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Rainbow Name-bow Materials: White card stock, construction paper in rainbow colors, black marker, scissors, and glue.

Have your child write down words to describe themselves. Encourage them to use positive words such as happy, nice, funny, and awesome.

Choose 7 favorite words to use for your rainbow. Cut a strip about .5 inch wide from construction paper of each color of the rainbow. Using a black marker, write down one word in the middle of each strip. Cut a

cloud from construction paper, and write your child’s name with a black marker in the middle of the cloud.

Glue each strip to the bottom of your cloud, starting with red and making your way through the order of the rainbow colors. Display this “Name-bow” in your child’s room so they can be reminded of their positive traits every day. This is also a great educational craft for your kids to learn about writing, descriptive words, and the colors of the rainbow!

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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.

Chirp!

by Mary Murphy Chee chee, says the Wren.

Ta-tee-tee, sings the Lark.

Tink-tink, calls the Finch.

Goodbye to the dark.

With the chirp of a sparrow and the warble of a thrush, night turns to morning against a vivid, brightening sky. One by one, each bird wakes up and issues its call, with songs rising into a crescendo until a little bluebird calls for a hush—and finds its own voice. With bold shapes, deeply saturated colors, and simple language, Mary Murphy revels in the joy of sound and offers an ode to individuality sure to enchant the youngest of listeners.

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A Good Place

by Lucy Cousins Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Bee loves flowers, Ladybug prefers leaves, Beetle is fond of dead wood, and Dragonfly likes ponds. But every time they find what seems like the perfect spot—with beautiful flowers, a tiny pond, some dead wood, or gorgeous green leaves—they discover it’s underfoot, near traffic, or otherwise not safe. Will these four friends ever find a good place? Lucy Cousins brings her bold artwork and endearing characters to an inviting story that leads to a dazzling conclusion, showing children that even in an urban environment, encouraging wildlife and natural ecosystems can create a healthy and beautiful habitat for all of us.

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Air Miles

by John Burningham; Bill Salaman iMiles was a difficult dog until he got his own motor car. But now he is growing older, and new challenges are arising. He doesn’t chase balls like he used to. His legs hurt whenever he takes walks. And sometimes he doesn’t hear when Norman calls him. So when Norman learns that Mr. Huddy’s small airplane is in need of a pilot, Miles takes to the skies. In a deeply moving, ultimately uplifting picture book, the star of Motor Miles returns in a story that will resonate with readers who know what it’s like to say goodbye to someone they love. Based on an idea by incomparable picture-book creator John Burningham, the text for Air Miles was completed by his longtime friend Bill Salaman and lovingly illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, John Burningham’s wife.

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Drip

by Maggie Li From a droplet of water in the river to a cloud in the sky, Drip journeys across the earth and sky in a fun, informative board book that explores the cycle of a raindrop. A die-cut throughout the book emphasizes how nature is full of changes—but begins and ends with a tiny drop of water.

Meet Drip, a little drop of water. Follow along as it travels through the water cycle in this beautifully illustrated board book for the very young.1 Ages 2 yrs - 5 yrs candlewickpress.com

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Bizzy Bear: Tow Truck Driver illustrator: Benji Davies Bizzy Bear is ready to drive his tow truck and help those in broken-down cars in this novelty board book full of tabs to slide, push, and pull. Watch Bizzy Bear check the engine, hitch up the car, and take the rabbit family safely home. Perfect for little ones who love to lend a helping hand to those in need and for those with an affinity for trucks.

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Do Baby Elephants Suck Their Trunks?

Amazing Ways Animals Are Just Like Us

by Ben Lerwill A perfect read-aloud, this book encourages the youngest of readers to think about what makes them unique while also learning about ways in which they might be similar to babies in the animal kingdom— from giraffes wobbling as they walk to puppies losing their baby teeth. Each spread is fully illustrated with heartwarming collage artwork that depicts the love between parent and child across species.

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Animal Families: River illustrator: Jane Ormes Find out the different names for mother and father animals that live in and around the river—and then lift the flap to find the babies and learn what they are called. This striking, satisfying introduction to animal families features screen-printed artwork and bold neon ink to capture the attention and imagination of babies and toddlers.

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Choo-Choo School All Aboard for the First Day of School! author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal All aboard! Seven young train cars are off to ChooChoo School. After reciting their classroom rules— Work hard, play fair, be kind—it’s time for some math to get the wheels turning. Then everyone’s ready to climb a hill in gym (it’s good to blow off steam), sing songs in music (Flat Car is a bit off-key), and learn the whole alphabet! From late beloved author Amy Krouse Rosenthal comes a world where train stations are classrooms, the conductor doubles as the teacher, and Boxcar is happy to hand out tissues to anyone who ah-choo-choos. Bright, energetic illustrations by animation artist Mike Yamada bring the whole clickety crew to rollicking life.

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Brand New Boy

by David Almond From the boundless imagination of David Almond comes a thought-provoking question, packaged in a lively illustrated chapter book: what if a robot went to school? When a new boy joins their class, everyone thinks he’s . . . odd. George doesn’t behave like other kids. He doesn’t think like other kids. But he’s great at football and snacking, and that’s what matters to Dan and Maxie and friends, who resolve to make George feel welcome. Over time, they learn that he’s just like them, in most ways, except one: George is a robot, part of an ambitious new experiment, with sinister people bent on destroying him. When his lab pulls him out of school, can George’s new friends recover him—and set him free? Told in David Almond’s signature rollicking narrative style, this poignant tale about what it means to be human, paired with warm and funny black-and-white illustrations, will inspire children to think and giggle in equal measure.

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