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September 26 -

October 1

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

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The Downtown Café with a Unique Cat-titude

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Heather Wendlandt is a self-proclaimed animal lover, with a special affinity for cats. After visiting other cities that had “cat cafes,” she wanted to create a space that promoted community, along with a humane space for adoptable animals.

And, The Cattitude Café was born.

As a cat owner herself (four of them), Wendlandt knows first-hand the positive health benefits of having a pet. She is especially passionate about promoting pet adoption to ensure animals find loving

fur-ever homes. At the same time, she understands that not everyone can have a cat at home, whether that is due to allergies, work and school schedules or pet policies at rental housing. So, by creating The Cattitude Café, anyone can still come and enjoy a visit with a furry friend.

Wendlandt and her team partnered with the Sioux Falls Humane Society to be able to facilitate adoptions through the café. Before the felines can come to Cattitude, the Humane Society staff works to identify

both kittens and adult cats who have the right personalities for socializing at the café. Then, they get to come live at Cattitude’s speciallydesigned cat room, providing a homey environment to help them live their best life while they wait for adoption.

There can be as many as 15 to 20 cats at a time in the cat room. They are color-coded by their collars. Green means available, and red means “spoken for.” The males and females are identifiable as well – solid color for males and plaid for females. So, for example, a solid

green collar is a male cat that is available, while a green plaid is an available female. Some of the cats come to the café already bonded, such as siblings, and they must be adopted together.

You’ll notice one cat without a collar in the cat room, an adorable rare chocolate cat named Darla, who is not adoptable because she is the “resident kitty and people greeter.”

For guests wanting the up-close experience, they can pay six dollars for 30 minutes in the cat room or ten dollars for a full hour. Otherwise, seating in the café side includes a counter where you can sip on a coffee or smoothie – or even a beer or glass of wine – and watch all of the activity through a large window.

The cat room is bright and cheery, with pink-cushioned benches by the windows, along with a long counter in the back corner where you can plug in and work while the cats play all around you. The back wall features a colorful, feline-filled mural with the phrase “Show Me Your Kitties.” Along the floor are little arched cutouts where the cats can enter their own special “cat support room” where

they can have water, food and their own quiet time if needed.

Early mornings are good if you want to get in on some playtime with cats eager for attention, after being away from humans during the night, while afternoons are relaxed as many of the cats find sunny spots on the benches or window hammocks for a little nap. While guests are not allowed to pick up the cats, lots of petting and playing with the baskets of toys is highly encouraged. Visitors age 12 and under must have an adult with them.

The café’s menu has an assortment of coffee drinks using beans from a fellow downtown business, Coffea Roasterie. If you’re not a coffee drinker, they also have fruit smoothies, soda, juice and tea. If you want a little happy hour with cats, the café also has a selection of beer and wine. One of their special offerings is a “Mewmosa” (a mimosa, but with a great cat name!).

Everything on the menu is made fresh inhouse, starting with breakfast items like their yogurt parfait and overnight oats. They also offer a Bagel Board or a Toast Board with a

variety of toppings. Moving into lunch and afternoon, you can enjoy salads, sandwiches and wraps along with sharable snacks like fruit kabobs or charcuterie boards. They also have menu items just for kids. If it’s a sweet treat you’re craving, they feature desserts from the Cake Lady in Sioux Falls.

Since opening in mid-July, the café has already facilitated over 30 cat adoptions, all of which are handled by the Sioux Falls Humane Society. So, if you see a cat you want to be your new family member, all you have to do is fill out the application available on the Humane Society’s website.

While the Cattitude Café is all about the friendly felines, they also have information available about other adoptable animals through the Humane Society, along with a donation jar to support that organization’s work.

If you want to guarantee your spot to hang out in the cat room, you can make an advance reservation on the café’s website. Or, simply stop in for a purrrfect cup of coffee and a cat chat.

September 2023

Fridays on the Plaza

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325 S. 1st Avenue

September 1 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy several food trucks and live music during Fridays on the Plaza!

Free First Friday

Friday, September 1

5 - 8 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

301 S. Main Ave.

Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center

Join us for Free First Friday

to explore our Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center at no cost. Each first Friday of the month, you can experience over 100 amazing exhibits. Admission is first come, first served so please plan ahead with parking downtown. Check in at the Box Office when you arrive to gain admission and receive your wristband. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Falls Park Farmers Market

Every Saturday, May through October • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located on the north side of

Falls Park, across from the Stockyards Ag Experience. Falls Park Farmers Market is the place to get your weekly supply of fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, and baked goods. Sip a cup of coffee, enjoy a burger, share a pizza. Plant your garden with lovely geraniums and heirloom tomatoes and so much more! No pets allowed due to public health concerns.

Sunday in the Vineyard

Sunday, September 3 2 - 5 p.m. 48052 259th St. Brandon, SD

Join Wilde Prairie Winery on Sundays during the summer months for live music and wine. Music Sept. 3 by Holly Vandenberg. Bring your lounge chair, blanket and friends. We will serve wine, wine slushies, SD beer, and other drinks. Child & pet friendly. Please have pets on a leash. Please no outside alcohol. INFO (605) 582-6471.

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Farmers Market

Thursdays 4 - 7 p.m. into October Hobby Lobby parking lot

Our vendors sell a variety of goods, from plants to seasonal vegetables to meat to baked goods and more! Different activities are also planned throughout the market season with some vendors making special appearances.

60th Annual

Sidewalk Arts Festival

Saturday, September 9

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

Downtown Sioux Falls

The Sidewalk Arts Festival is a FREE outdoor event with over 230 vendor booths featuring the region’s best fine art, folk art and craft artisans. Enjoy activities for kids, live entertainment, food vendors and more on the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion. This event is a fundraiser for the Washington Pavilion of Arts

& Science and is the region’s largest one-day arts festival. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Homesteader Day Harvest Festival

Sunday, September 10

1 - 4 p.m.

Beaver Creek Nature Area Head to Beaver Creek Nature Area east of Sioux Falls for the 45th Annual Homesteader Day Harvest Festival. This free event features Pioneer farming demonstrations, music, food and refreshments, and more!

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Sanford International: PGA TOUR Champions

September 14 - 17

Minnehaha Country Club

The Sanford International is an official PGA TOUR Champions golf tournament held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Golf professionals

from all over the world are here to compete in front of 60,000 people at Minnehaha Country Club. 2023 marks the sixth year of the Sanford International and we are very excited to host this premier event to make it bigger and better than ever!

Kanaranzi Creek Fall Sale

September 15 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

September 16 (10am - 4pm)

Occasional store featuring unique repurposed home décor and furnishings.

Kanaranzi Creek. 302 S. Broadway, Ellsworth, MN. (507) 227-0521.

Rosemaling Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum

Tuesday, September 19

1 p.m. - 4p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Eileen Halverson will

be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the secondfloor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Brushstrokes on the Prairie Wilde Prairie Winery

Sept. 21 • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ish 48052 259th St, Brandon, SD Email Brushstokesontheprairie@ gmail.com for more information & sign up

Live & Local presents: Improv Falls and Night Shield

Thursday, September 21 7:30 p.m.

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Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour

Sunday, September 24

5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

301 S. Main Ave.

Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom. “The King of Queens,” which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. INFO (605) 367-6000.

Author Edward E. Curtis

IV Presents: The Long Midwestern History of South Dakota’s Arab Muslim Community at the Old Courthouse Museum

Tuesday, September 26

6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West 6th Street

Join author Edward E. Curtis IV as he discusses his book Muslims of the Heartland about South Dakota’s history of the Muslim community with an author presentation at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored in part by the Ogdie family. Books will be available to purchase, admission is free! (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com.

Beetlejuice

September 26-29 • 7:30 p.m.

September 30 • 2 & 7:30 p.m.

October 1 • 1 & 6:30

Washington Pavilion

301 S. Main Ave.

It’s showtime! Based on Tim

Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love and making the most of every Day-O! INFO (605) 367-6000.

SiouxperCon 2023: To Sioux Falls & Beyond!

September 29 - October 1

Sioux Falls Convention Center

3 Fun-Filled Days of the Best in Pop-Culture, Fandom and All Things STEAM. Now in its 8th year, SiouxperCon has become the most anticipated Fan Convention in the Upper Midwest. SiouxperCon’s goal is to celebrate all fandoms in a safe, educational, inclusive and family-friendly environment.

Junkin’ Market Days: Fall Market

Friday, September 29

4 - 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 30 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ramkota Exhibit Hall

We are Junkin’ Market Days®, a curated market for small businesses. We host weekend long pop-up markets around the Midwest. The market features unique products such as boutique clothes, jewelry, home décor, furniture, candles, gourmet foods, and lots more! This

is a place for shoppers who are serious about shopping & fun! $5 admission fee. junkinmarketdays.com

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Fall Market

September 29-30

Ramkota Exhibit Hall

3200 W. Maple St.

Friday, 4 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Boutique clothing, home decor, jewelry, gourmet foods and one-of-a-kind finds! www. junkinmarketdays.com

72nd Tri State Band Festival

Saturday, Sept. 30

Luverne MN

9:30 a.m. - Parade Competition

12:30 p.m. Field Competition

Providing high school marching bands the opportunity to learn and grow through an educational and competitive experience. tri-statebandfestival.com

South Dakota

Light the Night

Saturday, September 30 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.

Falls Park

Each year friends, families and co-workers (pets too!) enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities, food trucks, and music along with an inspirational ceremony and a short walk with illuminated, meaningful lanterns held high. Plus, the evening ends with fireworks! Participants receive an iconic, keepsake, Light The Night illuminated lantern.White lanterns are carried by survivors and patients - Red lanterns are carried in support of patients and finding cures - Gold lanterns are carried in remembrance of those we have lost. INFO (888) 557-7177.

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THE MURDER TRIALS OF Plenty Horses

BY WAYNE FANEBUST

Theclosing chapter in the long series of violent interactions between white civilization and Native American cultures ended in late 1890, at a place called Wounded Knee Creek, in southwestern South Dakota. It began innocently enough, some months before.

A charismatic Paiute Indian named Wovoka had a vision about the future of the Native American people. He began talking about a new world without white people, where the buffalo roamed in countless numbers. It was a message of hope that quickly spread throughout the west, including the newly-minted state of South Dakota. It was called the Ghost Dance religion

In December of 1890, a large gathering of Lakota people were in camp beside Wounded Knee Creek on the Pine Ridge reservation. They came together to engage in Ghost Dancing, a ritual that was very frightening to white people, including the agent at the Pine Ridge, where Chief Red Cloud resided. The agent, Dr. D. F. Royer, a political

appointee, was wholly unqualified for his job and the Indians called him “Young Man Afraid of His Indians.”

Royer’s job was about to get much worse. Red Cloud’s people were joined by hundreds of Hunkpapas from Standing Rock, where Sitting Bull had recently been killed. These people camped along side Big Foot’s band of Minneconjou who went to Pine Ridge seeking the protection of Red Cloud.

Members of the 7th Cavalry Regiment were sent to Pine Ridge after the War Department had ordered the arrest of Chief Big Foot, considered to be one of the primary “fomentors of disturbances.” On the 28th, the 7th Cavalry, under Major Samuel Whiteside, arrived at Porcupine Creek with orders to capture Big Foot and disarm his warriors. Whiteside confronted Big Foot and the soldiers and Indians proceeded to Wounded Knee Creek where all went into camp.

The next morning, December 29th, the disarming of the warriors

began. During this exercise, Yellow Bird, a medicine man began the steps of the Ghost Dance, telling his people not to fear for they were protected from soldiers’ bullets by sacred garments; but he was dead wrong.

Soon after, shots were fired, followed by cannon ball blasts and a full-throated massacre was in the making. No one was spared as fleeing women were hunted down and killed. Big Foot and his people were among the dead that amounted to 200 to 350 casualties. After the dead were gathered and interred, the event was called the “Battle of Wounded Knee,” but eventually wiser heads renamed it the “Wounded Knee Massacre.” It was the correct choice of words. And soon after, the tragic spectacle played a role in a high-profile legal proceeding that shocked America.

One of the players, Lieutenant Edward D. Casey, arrived at Pine Ridge in mid-December with orders to monitor the Lakota activities, but not go so far as to start a fight. Casey was a proud soldier who took his assignment seriously and he apparently believed in his ability to make friends with the Lakota people. He didn’t participate in the massacre, and soon after the carnage ended, Casey became acquainted with Plenty Horses, a Brule Sioux who also missed the mass killing. At first, the two men seemed to be on friendly terms, but on the morning of January 7, 1891, when Casey made the ill-advised decision to visit the camp of an important chief, probably none other than Red Cloud, Plenty Horses whose Indian name was Tasunke-Ota, shot and killed the young Lieutenant.

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Members of the military considered the shooting a crime and efforts were soon in the works to find and arrest Plenty Horses. The nation’s presses erupted with articles condemning the suspect. Civil War hero, General Nelson Miles was in charge of the investigation. His approach was unique in that he did not blame the Indians for the hostilities, rather he argued that the federal government’s bad faith and heavy-handed policies were responsible.

Miles met with strong opposition from the Lakota leaders who refused to turn over Plenty Horses for a killing that they considered to be an act of war. The general’s dilemma was made worse due to other killings of Indians by white settlers. Nevertheless, Plenty Horses was arrested on February 18, 1891, by a contingent of Indian scouts led by Lieutenant S. A. Cloman at a Lakota encampment at White Clay Creek. After a desperate attempt to escape, Plenty Horses was jailed at Fort Meade, near Deadwood, South Dakota.

He was moved to Sioux Falls, a city of about 10,000 people for trial. While incarcerated, the case against Plenty Horses attracted considerable newspaper attention. He was interviewed by the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader and the New York World. The sullen Plenty Horses was an interesting study because at age 14, he had been sent to the infamous school for Indians in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he learned to speak English. He spent five years there along with others who were ritualistically compelled to give up their wild ways and live like white people. But Plenty

Horses returned to the west and resumed life as a bi-lingual warrior. His immediate need was getting legal representation and soon a wealthy man named Herbert Welsh from Philadelphia, whose organization, the Indian Rights Association, came to the fore. Welsh had long deplored that injustice meted out to Indians, agreed to put up some money for legal expenses. This was enough for two Sioux Falls lawyers to agree to represent Plenty Horses, namely David Edward Powers, a former New Yorker, and George P. Nock. Both men were able lawyers with good reputations.

As the time for the trial approached, Sioux Falls became a magnet for people expecting some excitement. The imminent historian Frederick Jackson Turner once wrote that by 1890, the American frontier was closed, but in the spring of 1891, rough-looking men with gun belts walked the streets like strangers from the distant past. An Indian was about to be tried for murder and most people believed a hanging was in the offing. Plenty Horses expected as much when he said: “I shall be

hung” with pride, knowing he would be buried by his people as a hero.

The trial began the morning of April, 24, 1891, before two judges: Alonzo Edgerton and Oliver Shiras, the latter was an Iowan federal district judge. Edgerton was a long-time Dakotan who once served on the Dakota Territory Supreme court. In 1882, Edgerton sentenced an Indian, Brave Bear, to death by hanging. Court watchers were doubtless expecting him to do it again. Unfortunately for them, the first trial ended with a hung jury; Plenty Horses was spared at least temporarily.

The second trial began on Monday, May 21, 1891. The defense strategy was to convince the jury that a state of war existed at the time of Casey’s death. It was a theory that was getting attention in the press and from high-ranking officers including General Miles. When interviewed by the prosecution, Miles bluntly stated that he was eager to testify on behalf of the defendant that a state of war existed at Pine Ridge.

Miles didn’t testify, but other officers did and after the Judges had heard enough, Judge Shiras interrupted the proceedings and ordered

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Plenty Horses, the young Brulé who killed Lieutenant Casey, during his imprisonment at Fort Meade. (Library of Congress)

Prisoner of War

After Lt. Edward W. Casey was killed, General Nelson A. Miles entered an order directing that Tasunke-Ota (Plenty Horses) was to be arrested as a prisoner of war. Tasunke-Ota is shown after he had been taken into custody by the military. He is clad in a blanket and is standing next to a “Big Gun on Wheels,” an army rapid-fire artillery piece used at Wounded Knee. It was reported that the blanket Tasunke-Ota wore each day to court was the same blanket that he was wearing when he killed Lt. Casey. Image owner: South Dakota State Historical Society.

the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. Like so many others in the press and public, there was no way he wanted the dirty linen of Wounded Knee unfurled again. For if Plenty Horses was convicted of murder, then every soldier who pursued and shot down women and children on that cold December 29, 1890, would most certainly be subjected to trial and punishment.

When the verdict of not guilty was announced, the entire courtroom erupted in cheering. The stoic Plenty Horses was all smiles too and with tears of joy in his eyes, he said “I am free.” Then he shook hands with everyone in sight. It seems as if Sioux Falls was in the mood to engage in a city-wide party. Group photos were the feature of the day. After the party mood subsided, Plenty Horses left Sioux Falls and returned to life on the reservation. He told a reporter for the Argus-Leader that he wanted to go home to his mother and father and “ride my pony and be once more happy.”

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CLOSING A CHAPTER OF HISTORY

BY MARY MICHAELS

PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

If you are familiar with historic buildings in the downtown Sioux Falls area, chances are you have heard the last name “Gourley” associated with some of them.

Rick and Sonja Gourley are the owners of Gourley Properties. They have had a hand in renovating several iconic buildings downtown, including the Harvester Building and the Gourley Building, which housed Rick’s family’s businesses, Gourley Distributing and Pro Audio (that music store was inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018).

It’s not surprising that he is not only familiar with the history of the house he and his wife Sonja have called home the past 32 years, but that they have also filled it with

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their own history over the years.

And now, as they prepare to close this chapter of their story and move out of their McKennan Park home, it is a time for reflection.

“This home was built around 1937, by a man from Milwaukee who came here with the Richard-Ewing Chemical Company,” says Gourley. “And that company still exists today.”

It was the “Richard” side of the business that built the home, he explains, and interestingly for a home in that era, the original construction included four bathrooms.

While the Gourleys have made updates over the years, they have taken care to complement the home’s character, with its original plaster walls, arched doorways and coffered ceilings.

The living room is just off the entry and is warm and inviting with gold tones and wood floors. One of the home’s three fireplaces is in this room, along with a mix of more contemporary seating and unique pieces like the old upright piano in the corner.

The Gourleys enjoy supporting local artists, with a Mary Groth landscape over the sofa and other art in the room including a painting of Chief Joseph and his Nez Perce tribe by

Susan Hartenhoff.

Transitioning to the kitchen, you pass through a bright breakfast nook that Gourley says was called the “morning room” by the nephew of the original owner. It’s the perfect spot for that cup of coffee to start the day.

The couple did update the kitchen, adding darker cabinets and new flooring. Gourley was fascinated by the original white kitchen drawers with their small glass knobs, however. He eventually had someone build a tall cabinet frame and used the old drawers to make a tall dresser.

A few steps down from the kitchen is a cozy family room with updated wood flooring, a wood-framed fireplace, built-in bookcase and windows on two walls to bring in plenty of natural light. Another piece of local art is featured here, with a colorful abstract by Eyob Mergia, showing birds on a wire intertwined with a musical staff. The Gourleys were able to meet Mergia’s daughter, a photographer, who approached them about using one of the Gourley properties downtown in a photo shoot.

As is true with most older homes, a separate dining room is off the entry opposite the living

room and is a place where the Gourleys could also highlight some of their beautiful antique furniture, like a china cabinet and sideboard. A closet tucked into the corner serves as the perfect pantry to provide additional storage for kitchen needs.

A wood staircase with its carpeted runner leads to the second floor, where an antique chandelier hangs above the top step. Two built-in storage cabinets, along with a cedar closet, sit between the three upper bedrooms. The main bathroom upstairs is one of the few spaces that truly has a modern feel, as the Gourleys updated it with a contemporary grey décor with a walk-in shower.

The primary bedroom is spacious, with an arched opening to its own bathroom with whirlpool tub and shower. The room boasts four closets – two double closets with sliding doors and two singles on the opposite wall with traditional doors. Beautiful furnishings fill the other two bedrooms upstairs, including a French Provincial bedroom set that belonged to Rick’s mother and a century-old baby crib that came to Sonja from her mother.

The family room in the lower level is

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where the home’s third fireplace resides, finished with brick and containing what Gourley calls an “early version” of a gas insert. Family pictures around the room tell stories of both Rick’s and Sonja’s families, and Gourley is a natural storyteller, whether it’s talking about his father who was an electrical engineer with Philco, or a nickname given to one of Sonja’s ancestors by his fellow family members.

By adding three egress windows, the Gourleys created a legal bedroom that could

also serve as an office, with its closet and builtin shelves. While it is likely that the lower level would not have been fully finished when the home was first built, it did have a bathroom, which now exists as a separate toilet room in one corner and a stall shower in another corner of a utility room, spacious enough to also include laundry and storage.

The fifth bedroom is a room added over the garage and accessible through a door from the kitchen. Gourley explains it was originally built for the owner’s mother who wintered

elsewhere, but came back to Sioux Falls for extended visits. With its loft feel, this space could also be a teenager’s dream.

On the back of the house, Gourley added rustic flagstone and cobblestone pavers.

“We had potted plants, but then we noticed these little pink flowers popping up between the stones, so we just let those grow,” he says.

The Gourleys added some garden plants in the backyard, which he says will be an added bonus for whoever buys the house as the plans are currently blossoming with tomatoes and

squash. He also built the quaint little garden room that is attached to the garage that has sliding doors to the yard.

“This room is heated, so it really could be an all-season room,” he says.

The Gourleys moved to their new home in July, so they are in the final steps of packing up and saying goodbye to this house. While 32 years is a long time and a lot of memories, they will now be living across from their son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.

It was fitting that the tour ended with Gourley sharing another bit of history. They have now moved into a ranch-style house. His great uncle, he explains, was well-known architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s manager. And, it was Wright who was credited with making ranch homes popular.

Three Ways to UPCYCLE

BY BOBBI LYNN GAUKEL

Assummer winds down and a new season begins, many of us look forward to adding a little ‘refresh’ to our lives in some way. Purchasing used items can be an easy way to welcome in a new season. However, all preowned items are not created equally in terms of the amount of labor needed to bring them back to life. Let’s chat about three different levels of effort that I’ve learned to take on returning a thrifted or otherwise used item back to being a functioning member of society.

Level One: Get it and go.

Obviously, this type of upcycle is the dream. It’s rare to buy something pre-owned and not have even one adjustment to make before you use it, but I do find that a few things commonly fit into this category. One example would be upcycled fashion. I love finding vintage jewelry or other fashion accessories on the regular at thrift stores. Best of all, these things don’t usually require a lot of effort after the purchase.

It’s always important to look at details when you’re upcycling. Take this cool industriallooking cross body bag, for instance. In this case, I spotted heavyweight 100% cotton canvas, genuine (and soft) leather, and quality hardware. Bingo, this bag was a good find. When I brought it home, a quick online search found that my $5.49 purchase was indeed a specialty ‘day trip bag’ by an online brand, retailing for $138. PS – wondering how I find out information about items easily? Use Google Lens on your phone. It’s

a real life saver for doing quick research about your thrifted finds.

Total upcycle effort required: Zero.

Level Two: Imperfectly Perfect.

Let’s look this beautiful wool vintage rug that I found recently for $24.99 at a thrift store. Quality rugs can be expensive, so I was immediately interested in this one despite the price. First things first – always check for maker labels or tags. This rug had an original label on the back, but unfortunately it was written in German so I couldn’t get a lot of

information, other than the label looked vintage and seemed to indicate a quality piece. And yes, I did a smell test! I personally don’t want to deal with cigarette or pet odors, so I factor those out immediately. After those initial checks, I inspected the wear and tear on the item. This rug did have some wear from use. However, on certain items it’s desirable to have character and history, so I decided to go ahead and purchase it.

As for getting the rug ready to use - clearly, one could deliver it swiftly to the dry cleaners if desired. In this case (and because I’m budget conscious), I felt there was a better solution that didn’t add a lot of extra cost. An $8 can of carpet cleaner meant about a half hour of time applying it to the rug and another half hour scrubbing it out later in the day. Along with a few hours hanging in the sunshine for the rug to dry and any obvious odors to be eliminated, this pretty rug is ready for styling in my home.

Total upcycle effort required: Minimal (1/2 to 1 hour)

Level Three: Work it, Baby!

note that I own a few power tools, so I didn’t need to factor those costs into the project.

Finally, for all you Type A personalities out there, upcycling can involve a bit of heavy lifting at times. I knew when I spotted a set of two vintage wooden outdoor chairs recently that I was in for some sweaty effort if I wanted to restore them to their former glory. The good news is that the wood looked to be of high quality and solid, though the finish was absolutely wrecked. A quick google check told me they were most likely made of oak and had a value of around $150 a pair. I grabbed them quickly since they were priced at $13 for both! I also bought a can of stain/sealer, so the total cost of the project was about $22. I should

As you can see from the after photo, I’m not super detailed sometimes when working with wood. I find that upcycling can be simply mean ‘helping’ an item, not necessarily totally restoring it to perfection. I used a palm sander and did hand sanding (about 2 or 3 hours’ worth) before staining and sealing the chair. I have one of the pair completed so far, and another waiting to be finished. That’s part of the fun of upcycling – I always have projects in the wings waiting for me. I look forward to seeing how these unique outdoor chairs enhance my backyard deck design, and the first chair is ready for a guest to try it out.

Total upcycle effort required: Moderate (8 hours total)

I hope these projects inspire you to give upcycling a try. Every purchase is unique, but when you jump into an upcycling lifestyle, there’s always a new adventure to be had. Happy thrifting until we meet again next month!

Brown Bag Better

BY JIM MATHIS

Thedog days of summer are behind us. It’s time to get back to school and for some, back to the office. If the scariest part of that is knowing that you either a) have to pack sack lunches for the kids, or b) prepare a series of sad lonely, meals you’ll eat at your desk as you doom scroll your social media, fear not! I have a couple of suggestions for upgrading the brown bag lunch.

Amped Up Lunchables

Remember Lunchables? Those little cellophane wrapped snack trays that were supposed to fill in for lunch. A few slices of ham or turkey, some heavily processed cheese, 3 crackers and cookie. Now, you go to a nice bar or restaurant and order a charcuterie board. What is that? A grown-up version of Lunchables; better slices of meat, a couple of good quality cheeses, nice crackers, some nuts and maybe a few olives, pickles or cherry tomatoes. The brown bag version is pretty easy if you follow this simple rule: Separate containers for each food group! Nuts and crackers in small bags, a reusable tub with meats and cheeses. Pickles, olives, or any other fruit or veggie need to be kept away from the crackers and nuts. The folks at the deli counter can point you toward some interesting meats, and maybe challenge you with some cheeses that are way better than the old Lunchables. Want to really kick up? Try mixing a mocktail to go with it!

Jam On

If you’ve had all the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches you can stand, maybe it’s time to rethink the jelly. Have you tried Bacon Jam? Yes, it’s a thing. A very sweet, salty, fatty, unctuous, wonderful thing. You can make it yourself, there are recipes all over

the interwebs, or buy a jar at a specialty food store. What do you do with bacon jam? Damn near anything! Try it on a turkey sandwich to bring a boring dry meat to life! You can sub bacon jam for the bacon in a classic BLT or add a schmear of bacon jam to a pimento cheese sandwich. Or just spread it on a cracker. Feeling brave? Give that old PB&J an upgrade by swapping the grape jelly for this bacony goodness. You’re welcome.

Get Crunchy

The problem with many sandwiches that have lingered in a brown bag for four hours or more; no texture. The bread gets a little limp, and the toppings; whether it’s meat and cheese or PB&J, just start to become one. How do you fix it? Open that sandwich up and add a few potato chips, I like the ruffled kind for a really good crunch. They add texture and some salt to kick up the flavor. I know, you used to do this in the lunchroom as a kid, but you think you’re too grown up now. Poppycock! It’s every bit as good as you remember.

Think Inside the Box

Bento boxes are Japanese single-portion boxed meals with several different food types. Bento boxes have multiple compartments, letting you keep various foods separated into neat and aesthetically pleasing sections. Your favorite big-box store or internet site will have lots of options for bento boxes, just be sure to get one that seals tightly, so it doesn’t leak all over. Then you’ve got lots of options; you could use your bento box to pack the aforementioned charcuterie or go any direction you want! Have some leftover chicken, a bit of salad and some veg? Box it up. How about some falafel, humus, and veggie sticks? Sounds like a good little

vegetarian bento! Or lean into the Japanese roots of the bento box and pack up a sushi roll, a salad, pickled vegetables, and rice. Or bring the left-over Chinese from Wednesday’s take-out. Somehow eating left-over Chinese out of a bento box is a whole lot nicer than eating it out of the cardboard box.

Wrap it Up

When all else fails, trade in your sad old sandwich for a wrap. By putting your lunch time favorites in a tortilla, they stay tasting just a little fresher than the old Wonder bread. And by freeing yourself from the square confines of the loaf, you can try mixing ingredients you might not otherwise think of. Instead of a PB&J, try a PB&A wrap… peanut butter and apple slices (tossed lightly in lemon juice to prevent browning). It makes a sweet, salty, crunchy alternative to an old standard.

Fear not my friends! The brown bag lunch need not be boring (or even in a brown bag!) You just need to look for new ways to enjoy old favorites. And really, bring a book or a crossword puzzle instead of scrolling through the sad remains of what used to be Twitter.

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today.

When Jim is not writing about food, he’s handcrafting marketing communications for clients across the Midwest. And he’s been writing this column for more than 14 years. Enjoy!

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread

BY JO MCCLURE

3 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp baking powder

3 eggs

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups shredded zucchini

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla and stir into the dry ingredients until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, nuts and chocolate chips. Bake in 2 loaf pans (8x4 inches) at 350˚ for 55 to 60 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test. Cool 10-15 minutes and then remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Men Are Like Fine Wine

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

Overthe course of my 23-year restaurant career, I have had the privilege of hearing and seeing some pretty strange things. They say that Stephen King gets all of his horror story ideas, which have turned into best-sellers, by sitting in a booth at restaurants. Then, he casually sips his coffee as he eavesdrops on his neighboring booths’ conversations. That should give you an idea of just what occurs in a restaurant setting.

Over the years, I’ve observed blind dates gone awry, couples breaking up, people leaving without paying, and families sitting in silence. I’ve witnessed little kids throwing sauce-drenched pasta, half-eaten chicken strips, forks, knives, straws, crayons, candles, plates, and tantrums. My personal favorite is patrons with split personalities: “What?! The wait is an hour-and-a-half?! This is outrageous! Do you know who I am? This is ridiculous. You have no clue what you’re doing. This is the worst experience ever…” Then, after the meal: “Wow! This was amazing! You’re the best! I’m telling everyone about your restaurant. Can’t wait to come back! Love you!” I’ve seen patrons cry, sob, yell, scream, swear, fight, condescend, and break things.

But I’ve also seen the magic… Fiftieth wedding anniversaries,

surprise birthday parties for the mom that never gets recognition, proposals, engagements, puppy love, prom nights, five hundred-dollar tips, compliments, and bachelorette parties. I remember this one particularly inebriated bachelorette who said to me, “Men are like fine wine!” Of course, as an avid wine guy, she caught my attention. She then continued, “They all start off like grapes, and it’s a woman’s job to stomp on them and keep them in the dark until they mature into something we’d like to have dinner with!”

How true…

For those of you seeking a mature wine to have dinner with, I highly suggest looking at fine wines from Italy. There are two that come to mind almost immediately, both from Tuscany. The first is the highest Riserva Chianti from longtime wine producer Ruffino, and the other comes from Tuscan wine royalty Castello Banfi.

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro was first produced in 1947 and is an evolution of Ruffino’s Riserva Ducale. The Oro is appropriately decorated with a beautiful gold label, a replica of the Riserva Ducale label. What makes this wine a significant event on your palate is

the length of time this wine is given as it matures. After malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is aged about 36 months, first in vats for about 3 months, then in oak casks for about 24 months, and lastly in the bottle for a minimum of 6 months. This wine is absolutely superb, and well worth the price. Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro is one of those hidden treasures in the wine world, winning many accolades in wine competitions but often overshadowed by its neighboring Tuscan competitor to the south: Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino is arguably the most sought-after Italian wine in recent history, especially after the 1997 vintage blew the socks off of every wine aficionado on the planet. Castello Banfi has been making award-winning Brunello wines for decades, and the care that is taken when harvesting these special Sangiovese Grosso grapes in the small town of Montalcino is evident in the bottle. Meticulous grape selection is followed by a 10 day wine vinification and subsequently aged for 2 years in oak barrels of various sizes: 350 liter barriques and 60 and 120 hectoliter barrels. Then the wine is aged in the bottle for a minimum of 12 months before it is released. Just when you thought this couldn’t get any better, Banfi also produces a Brunello di Montalcino called Poggio all’Oro which is even more mature version of the Brunello, only aged an extra year in the barrel. Talk about a big wine! One of my all-time favorites…

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention three other wines that are made in Italy, only this time in the regions of Piedmont and Valpolicella. Barolo and Barbaresco are the reigning wines of Piedmont, both are huge and aged in oak barrels for years, yielding bold Nebbiolo wines that rival any high-end Napa Cab you’ve ever had. The other is Amarone

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della Valpolicella. Only the best grapes from this region are handharvested and then laid on wooden racks for 3 to 4 months before they’re pressed and double-fermented to create one of the driest wines I’ve ever tasted.

Next time you’re looking for a little more sophistication out of your wine, look no further than your friends in Italy who are making outstanding, mature wines. Carpe Vino!

Riccardo and Marybeth Tarabelsi own R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Brix Wine Bar, Maribella Ristorante, and Vespa Catering, all in Downtown Sioux Falls. They love taking care of guests at their restaurants along with many family members, including their sons Dante (Director of Wine,) Berent (Service,) Berent’s fiancée Molli (Service,) and Jaxon (Kitchen.) Contact Riccardo at riccardo@rwinebar.com.

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So Much More

Wilde Prairie Winery now only has delicious wines and ciders, but also a unique selection of gift items including these gorgeous handmade cheese boards. Wilde Prairie Winery. 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD. (605) 582-6471.

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Hestan Cookware

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Tutu Cute!

The Dance Line has a brand new shipment of absolutely darling new leos for your tiny dancer. The Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Avenue. (605) 335-8242.

I Do!

One of the many beautiful designs by Valina, for engagement rings to be found at Faini Designs Jewelry Studio! 69th Street & Western Avenue. (605) 339-6956.

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Custom Drapes Will Transform Your Space!

As the holidays are approaching, what a great way to add a statement. Drapes bring texture, dimension, and layers to your home with beautiful fabrics. Come to our store to be inspired with our expansive fabric selection. Book an appointment today!

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Junkin’ Market Days

Fall Market

September 29-30

Ramkota Exhibit Hall

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Kanaranzi Creek Fall Sale

September 15 (10am - 5pm)

September 16 (10am - 4pm)

Occasional store featuring unique repurposed home décor and furnishings. Kanaranzi Creek. 302 S. Broadway, Ellsworth, MN. (507) 227-0521.

Majestic Landscapes

Await You!

Walk the Luverne Loop, bike the Ashby Trail, or hike the Blue Mounds Trail out to the State Park. Get outdoors and explore Luverne, you’ll love the life! www.cityofluverne.org/trails

Pickleball!

When it comes to kids’ games, there’s a new sheriff in town: pickleball. Help your little ones get in on the sport that’s sweeping the nation with this indoor/outdoor set. Each kit includes one net, two paddles, and two indoor pickleballs, all stored in a handheld zip-up bag. The easy-to-hold paddles are specially designed for children’s smaller hands. Get yours at Kidtopia. East side Dawley Farms location. 901 S. Highline Pl., Sioux Falls. (605) 275-4825.

72nd Tri State Band Festival

Satuday, Sept. 30 • Luverne MN

9:30am - Parade Competition

12:30pm Field Competition

Providing high school marching bands the opportunity to learn and grow through an educational and competitive experience. tristatebandfestival.com

Historic Palace Theatre

Visit the historic palace theatre in downtown Luverne for the latest movies and entertainment! Check out the upcoming events at www. palacetheatre.us and follow us on social media! Palace Theatre. 104 E Main Street, Luverne, MN. (507) 283-4339.

A Beer for Everyone!

Take 16 Brewing in Luverne, MN has a beer for everyone! Come try one of our flagships or a rotating seasonal. We also have seltzers and Rock River Root Beer made in-house! Enjoy our family friendly taproom and patio. Follow us on Facebook for more events!

School is Back in Session!

Is your vehicle ready for the travels to and from all of the activities? Visit one of our service departments today for regular maintenance or necessary repairs. Call today or book online at www.papik.com. Experience the Papik way of doing business today!

Something More

Looking to add a little something to your home décor? Looking for something different than what you see in every store? Shop the Nauti Nice booth at I-29 Antiques and you will definitely find that hidden treasure you have been looking for. I-29 south to Tea exit 73. Open 7 days a week. (605) 368-5810.

Daily Specials!

Stop by Blue Mound Liquor for something unique and also for their weekday specials. Mondays 10% off law enforcement, first responders, firefighters or veterans, Tuesday 10% off for seniors 60+, Wednesdays 10% off select wines and whiskey and more! Blue Mound Liquor. 319 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-5052.

Go Team!

Football season is in the air and with that comes our fan favorite fall cookie flavors! Grab your foam fingers, team jersey and cheer on your team with our sweet cookies. Call Mary’s Mountain Cookies to order a dozen of our football sugar cookies or other cookie flavors at (605) 275-0060! Go team!

Basically Stunning!

The exceptional beauty and variety of wood when enhanced adds individual drama to your project! Handsome brown tones offer a warmth combined with versatility in your decor. One of our most popular brown tones is Tarragon. Visit our showroom today and ask one of our friendly designers about these colors from StarMark Cabinetry. Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry 600 E. 48th Street N. (605) 977-3660.

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Science M a d e Fun! Exploring Creativity:

Fun Journal Prompts and Activities for Kids

BY JESS WEISCHEDEL

Creative journals are a wonderful approach to stimulating a child’s imagination and offering an outlet for their self-expression. Any notebook can work or consider finding one with a cover they love or one they can customize to their liking. Not only does journaling allow kids to think freely, but it also nurtures problem-solving abilities, fine motor skills, and cognitive development. The following examples of prompts you can add to their journal will help to engage your child and inspire their creativity and imagination.

Texture Hunt

Your child’s tactile senses will come to life with this exciting sensory-rich activity. Instruct them to go on a hunt for a variety of objects with different textures, supplying them a pencil or crayon that will transfer the textures easily onto the paper. Give them a demonstration of how to gently rub the unique patterns onto the paper, creating small sections of unique imprints. By embarking on a texture hunt around the house and yard, your kids will love finding objects that transfer well, such as a bumpy leaf, the tread of a bike tire, a rough piece of fabric, or the grain of a tree trunk. This activity not only sharpens observation skills but also sparks creativity.

Roll-A-Monster Game

Find a simple die with numbers one to six and assign each number to a specific feature that must be added to a monster on their journal page. You can include a few options for each number, such as eyes, nose, mouth, legs, horns, hair, and any other monster part that your child would enjoy drawing. Draw the beginning of the monster on the journal page they will add to, such as a circle for the head, or an entire body they must finish by rolling the die. This activity will introduce an element

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of surprise to their artwork and keep them drawing more features to see what results they get. They can play this fun game with a friend or on their own, and watch as the monster takes on a unique and hilarious form with each roll.

Tracing Circles

Have your child find a variety of ordinary round objects around the house and show them how to trace them onto the paper, overlapping the circles to create spaces of assorted sizes. The objects they find should be of varying sizes, such as jar lids, bottle caps, coins, and the tops of their favorite drinking cups. Once the tracing is complete, they will see a canvas of creativity. Encourage them to fill in the spaces with different shades and patterns, allowing them to explore spatial relationships, shapes, and colors. The result will be something they can be proud of!

Visual Mini Alphabet Journey

Give your child the challenge of filling in small blank squares on their journal pages that are assigned with each letter of the alphabet, all within 10 minutes. Create a grid of blank boxes, each labeled with a letter, and instruct them to draw a small picture of something that starts with that letter. Strengthen vocabulary enrichment and artistic abilities by prompting them to illustrate items such as an alligator for “A”, a banana for “B”, and so on.

While these four journal prompts are excellent starting points, it is important to remember that every child has different abilities and interests. Feel free to change activities as they grow and keep introducing new prompts and games on paper that keep their creative juices flowing!

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