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TABLEOFCONTENTS EMERGENCY & SAFETY

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Stranger Safety Safe Ride Home TV Parental Control Identity Theft

YOUR FAMILY

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ENTERTAINMENT ATTRACTIONS & TRAVEL Sioux Empire Fair

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Kindergarten Prep/Registration How Kids Learn in First Grade Select Dakota Preparing for High Ed. Christian Education?

SF School Calendar

CLASSES, CLUBS & CAMPS 51

Confidence & Sports Sports Leagues

Travel: Let the Memories Begin!

Staycations Area Attractions Butterfly House & Marine Cove Event Calendar

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Celiac Disease A Place for You & Your Family Secondhand Smoke Medical Tattooing Tweens, Teens & Healthy Weight Dental Answers for Your Family Lose Weight, Feel Great!

CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

SPORTS PROGRAMS

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International Adoption Family Questions? Get answers!

Thinking about adoption? Go local!

Pregnancy: Getting Off a Good Start SDPB & PBS Chiropractic for Children

HEALTH & NUTRITION

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CITY & STATE PARKS & REC Area Campgrounds Looking for an Adventure?

State Park List & Events

COMMUNITY & FAITH

Dance Marathons Farm Safety Blending Families Together Kids & Bullies Perfect Home What’s in your Backyard?

Churches in the Area

HOME, FINANCE & AUTO

Success Tips Homeownership, Is it For You? Affordable Multi-Housing Making the Most of Your Savings Childproof Home

Getting your Children Involved Why Camp?

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STRANGER SAFETY Shannon Donnell is a local safety instructor with a 5th Degree Black Belt. His passion is teaching child safety courses, and has done so for children ages 6-12 for the past 12 years. Here is what he suggests for your children.

EMERGENCY & SAFETY | 3 First, if you have a child between the ages of 6-12 years old you should ask them, “if I give you a blank piece of paper so you can draw a picture of a bad guy, what would they look like, what kind of clothes would the bad guy be wearing, what color would they be, would they be a man or a woman?” In Shannon’s experience, children almost always say that a bad guy is a man, usually wearing dark clothes that are ripped, sometimes a hat, dark sunglasses, and has a knife or gun.

So the very first thing parents can do to help their children avoid a potential abduction is to sit them down and explain that “bad guy” strangers and “good guy” strangers look alike. Explaining that it is not what a person looks like that makes them a bad person, but it is what they do that makes them a bad person. Children need to be told that a bad guy could be a girl, guy, man, woman or even a teenager.

Most parents have told their children to never take candy, money or a ride from a stranger. This is not sufficient. Parents should explain that good guy grown-ups never ask kids for directions, or to go somewhere in private with them. So the best two things for your children to know are: the

stranger rule “If I don’t know you I can’t go near you or with you.” Have your child repeat this back to you weekly. Second is the stranger alarm. These 5 words will allow your children to let all of the good guys near them realize that the person that is talking to your child, or has a hold of your child, is NOT their mom or dad. These words are, “Stop Don’t Touch Me Stranger!” Have your child practice punching the words out one at a time, making sure they are saying it loud but not screaming. This way other people can clearly understand what they are saying.

Finally be sure to always arrange a meeting place if your family gets separated when out in public.

The best meeting place at a mall for example, is a women’s clothing store. Bad guys that want to take children will go to places where they have the highest percentage of finding a child like Lego Land, Food Court, Toys R Us, Arcade, etc.

For more information on safety classes please contact Tiger Rock Taekwondo Academy.

Shannon Donnell • (605) 271-4646 Trma336.tigerrockmartialarts.com

Remember the key points: 1. Explain “bad guy” strangers look like normal people.

2. Stranger rule: “If I don’t know you I can’t go near you or with you”.

3. Stranger Alarm: “Stop! Don’t touch me, stranger!”

4. Establish a common meeting place in case you are separated.

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SAFERIDEHOME Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and fresh air and share time as a family. But before you and the kids rush out and start pedaling, there’s an important factor that you need to consider — safety.

Helmet Basics

Many bike accidents involve a head injury, so a crash could mean permanent brain damage or death for someone who doesn’t wear one while riding. In fact, each year in the United States, about half a million kids are seriously injured in bicyclerelated accidents, and most of those injuries could have been avoided if a helmet was worn. To protect against brain injury, make sure your kids wear a correctly fitting helmet on every ride. Here are some things to keep in mind when buying a helmet: • Pick bright colors or fluorescent colors that are visible to drivers and other cyclists.

• Look for a helmet that’s well ventilated.

• Make sure that the helmet has a CPSC or Snell sticker inside. These indicate that the helmet meets standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or the Snell Memorial Foundation.

• Make sure your child’s helmet fits correctly and can be adjusted.

You should be able to get help finding a well-fitting helmet and adjusting it properly at any bicycle store.

When kids wear a helmet, make sure that the straps are fastened. Be sure to replace any helmet made before 1999. If your child hits any surface hard while wearing a helmet, replace it — helmets lose their capacity to absorb shock after taking serious hits.

Safe Clothing

What kids wear when riding a bike is also very important for safety: • Fluorescent or bright-colored clothes will help kids

EMERGENCY & SAFETY | 5 be visible on the road, and they’re more visible than white clothes. (Avoid dark clothes, especially during early dusk and twilight hours.)

• Wear something that helps to reflect light like reflective tape.

• Lightweight clothes will help them avoid becoming overheated.

• Pant legs shouldn’t be too loose-fitting or flared.

These can get caught up in the chain while riding.

If your child wears a backpack while riding, make sure the straps are tied up and can’t get tangled in the spokes of the wheels. Keep the backpack as light as possible. Choose shoes that grip the bike’s pedals. Cleats, shoes with heels, or flipflops can all create problems while riding. Kids should never ride barefoot!

Rules of the Road for Bike Riding

Here are some must-know safety tips to teach kids: • Stop at all stop signs and obey traffic lights just as cars do. Yield to pedestrians, stop at red lights, and be especially careful at intersections.

• Always ride in the same direction as cars do.

Never ride against traffic.

• Older kids should try to use bike lanes or designated bike routes whenever you can — not the sidewalk! Kids less than 10 years should ride on the sidewalk.

• Never ride at dusk or in the dark.

• Always stop and check for traffic in both directions when leaving a driveway, an alley, or a curb.

• Watch traffic closely for turning cars or cars leaving driveways.

• Don’t ride too close to parked cars — doors can open suddenly.

• Always walk a bike across busy intersections using the crosswalk and following traffic signals.

• When riding in a group, always ride single file on

the street.

• When passing other bikers or people on the street, always pass to their left and call out “On your left!” so they’ll watch for you.

• Never share the seat with a friend or ride on the handlebars — only one person should be on a bike at a time. It’s easy to lose balance or suddenly swerve into traffic when riding with a passenger.

• Never wear headphones while biking — it’s essential to hear everyone else on the road at all times.

• Never stand up while riding a bike.

• Never hitch a ride on a moving vehicle.

• Never change directions or lanes without first looking behind you, and always use the correct hand signals.

Making Safety a Family Affair

One of the best ways to help kids learn safe bike riding is to set a good example by following the rules of the road yourself. Most important, always wear your helmet.

Go for bike rides with your kids so you can show them what safe riding looks like. It’s also a great way to stay active as a family and get valuable together time that you’ll all enjoy!

Childhood injuries are preventable. Visit Sanford Children’s Safety Center for quality safety products and to learn how to make your home safe for children with safety product demonstrations, room-by-room checklists and safety education. Check out the Sanford Children’s Safety Center today and get all your safety questions answered.

1115 W. 41st Street • (605) 333-0663; Monday – Friday: 8a.m. – 5p.m. www.sanfordhealth.org/MedicalServices/ SafetyCenter.

EMERGENCY & SAFETY NUMBERS

Sioux Falls Police Dept. (Non-Emergency) ............605-367-7000 Sioux Falls Fire Department (Non-Emergency) .......605-367-7174 Ambulance Service ..................................................605-336-6711 SD Road Conditions .................................................511 or 605-367-5707 National Weather Service ........................................605-330-4444 Poison Control ..........................................................800-222-1222

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PARENTAL CONTROL What are your kids watching?

At Midcontinent, we want to ensure that the great programming provided by our network partners is suitable for your family. We understand that busy parents can’t always be in front of the television to manage the remote.

That is why you will want to take advantage of the Parental Controls feature.

Midcontinent’s Parental Controls help by blocking the programs that parents decide are inappropriate for their children. Blocking is quick, easy and can be coordinated by channel, title or rating. Learning how to establish Parental Controls is simple. Midcontinent offers a free video tutorial which shows how to set-up your personal restrictions: • Go to midcocomm.com.

• Visit the ‘Resource Center’ and click ‘Video’.

• In the ‘Tutorials’ section find iGuide: ‘Parental Controls.’

• This page will provide you with a video linking to step-by-step instructions to manage Parental Controls in your home.

The Resource Center also features additional tutorial videos, answers to frequently asked questions, user guides and much more – all designed to help you keep your world of communications and entertainment up and running. Want a live demonstration? Visit your

local Customer Service Center and our staff will be happy to show you in person how to manage Parental Controls.

Midcocomm.com has additional resources to help you manage your account and services!

Ever experienced a technical issue you know you could fix on your own if you just had a little help? Visit midcocomm.com/techtips.

Learn how to keep all of your wireless devices connected, activate new equipment, utilize all of the outstanding features and even sync your Midcontinent email through your handheld device. All of this and much more is available to help you discover your inner geek!

MyMidco.com is also free and available to help you manage your account. View the most recent notifications regarding your account, add or modify services, view billing history and pay your monthly statement–-when you want, where you want.

We are proud to serve our customers, and proud to be a part of our community, while offering the most innovative services in the region.

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TV RATINGS

MOVIE RATINGS

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TVY – All Children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.

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TVY7 – Directed to Older Children This program is designed for children age 7 and above.

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TVG – General Audience It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

PG-13

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TVPG – Parental Guidance Suggested contains material that may be unsuitable for children.

Many parents may want to watch it with them.

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TV14 – Parents Strongly Cautioned. This program contains some material that parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

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R - Restricted Under 17 require accompanying parent or adult guardian when movie was released in theaters.

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Identity Theft Fastest Growing Crime in America

In a normal day you might write a check at the store, pay your online bills, run to the ATM, use your debit card at the gas pump and even apply for a credit card. You typically do not think twice about these daily tasks, not realizing that you are at risk for one of the fastest growing crimes in America.

Identity theft hits an estimated nine million victims every year, most of which whom do not even realize they have been targeted until it is too late. In fact, children under the age of eighteen are increasingly the ones suffering from a stolen identity. They have faultless credit files and no reason to monitor their credit report for years, making them easy targets for thieves.

The crime is often not detected until the child applies for their first job, attempts to get their first credit card or applies for financial aid for college. Unfortunately, by this time they could

have years worth of damage to their credit or even debt built up in their name making it difficult to recover.

It is becoming more and more important to protect your identity, as well as your children’s.

Pre-paid Legal Services, Inc. is dedicated to helping you take control of your credit. With “The Identity Theft Shield”, you receive notification if any new accounts are opened in your name as well as if any inquires have been made against your credit report or a change of address has been requested.

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International adoption

IS IT RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY? We have seen the faces and heard the stories of children who need the love of a family. The stories tug our hearts and we wonder if we could be “that family” for a child in need. International adoption has changed in recent years. Developing countries are gaining resources and support to keep more of their young healthy children with their biological families, or with other families in their own community. Children available for adoption tend to be older and/or have some type of circumstance that qualifies them as “special placement needs.” Often, this is because there is a lack of resources for them to flourish and grow in their own country. Adoption of a child with “special placement needs” means families have more to consider when adopting. The costs associated with international adoption continue

to rise; yet more organizations are stepping up to help families - so we encourage families to not let finances be a sole barrier. Other things to consider: How flexible are we as a family? Are we willing to learn about another culture? Are we willing to accept and embrace the fact that our child has a history and experience before we met him and may have some challenges associated with that? What is our motivation?

We encourage you to consider these questions and then seek out adoption professionals to help you understand how adoption might fit into your family. Adoption is wonderful – for the child and for the family – when it is done ethically and with integrity.

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Why dental sealants?

Our toothbrush bristles are too large to reach deep down into the tiny grooves of our molar teeth (back teeth).

This allows plaque to hide from our toothbrush leaving bacteria to produce acid that attacks the enamel surface and causes cavities to develop.

Decay or cavities will permanently damage teeth, where sealants help protect them. Sealants can protect teeth for up to 10 years; however they will need to be checked for chips and wearing at regular dental check-ups.

It is a quick and painless process. The chewing surface of the tooth is cleaned and then a sealant material is placed to help cover the tiny grooves of the molars.

Can you see the sealant?

Sealants can be white, tinted, or clear and usually can’t be seen when you laugh and talk. With proper placement and check-ups, the sealants will save you time and money in the later years.

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Who can benefit from sealants? Children, teenagers, and adults without decay or fillings, on molar teeth, can all benefit from sealants. When are sealants placed? Sealants are usually first placed around the age of 6, which is when the first permanent molar will erupt into the mouth.

How are sealants applied?

That is why at Dental Solutions; Dr. Dane Steffen believes “Sealants for Life” is better for our patients than other offers. So make your appointment for your family today and experience what our office has to offer.

What is to carpal tunnel and for such things as anxiety or acupunture? depression. Dr. Nicole Roemen from Leading Edge

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of medicine that has been in practice for over 5,000 years. Based on the premise that the body contains meridians that energy, or qi (pronounced chi) flows through. If there is a disruption to this energy it can cause disease or pain. Acupuncture uses tiny thin needles to stimulate that qi and allows the body to heal itself.

Chiropractic & Acupuncture, P.C. is a Certified Acupuncturist and her patients have had great success with these and many other conditions.

At your first appointment, Dr. Nicole will sit down and discuss with you what your areas of concern are and then she will explain how acupuncture can help your specific problems. After your initial consultation you will begin receiving acupuncture treatments.

Many people are afraid of acupuncture because of their fear of needles, in reality you may feel a slight pinch when the needle is put into your skin but after that there is no pain. Dr. Nicole also offers electric stimulation attached to the needles and cupping which is another form of Eastern medicine.

Long considered to be alternative medicine, over 8 million Americans have experienced the healing power of acupuncture. It can be used for conditions ranging from arthritis to gastrointestinal disorders, fibromyalgia

Many people view acupuncture as a last resort to help their issues and find that they wish they would have tried it much sooner! Call Dr. Nicole at 605.275.2100 to make an appointment to see if she can help you!

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Thinking about adoption?

Ask your local advisor!

At Hughes Law Office, The Adoption Help Firm, we are passionate about adoptions. For more than 20 years we’ve been helping adoptive couples and expectant mothers in all kinds of adoption, whether it’s South Dakota placements, interstate adoptions, international re-adoptions, and stepparent adoptions.

Just as every person is unique, every expectant mother and every adoptive family is unique, so we spend the time to get to know your hopes and desires and we customize the process to your needs. We will guide you through the entire process with care and personal attention. We provide an unbiased, objective explanation of adoption methods and resources with a goal of developing a legally secure plan.

South Dakota member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.

The Academy has approximately 340 members throughout the United States and Canada who are experts in the complexities of adoption law and the various interstate and international laws and regulations that govern adoption. In addition to the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, we work with a network of adoption professionals across the country.

We know that adoptive families have varying budgets. We will work hard to present you with situations and budgets that will not be an unhealthy stretch for your family.

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Getting Off to a Good Start!

How to adjust to life with a new baby in your family

Being a new mom can be one of the toughest and most rewarding roles in life.

Whether you are having your first child, or your third, adjusting to life with your new infant can be both exciting and exhausting all at once. Here are some tips and tools to help during the first weeks at home with your new baby.

Bonding with your baby.

Some mothers say they immediately fall in love with their newborns. For others, this does not happen as quickly. Remember it is ok for you to take time to get to know your baby.

Spending time simply holding your new infant will help the two of you begin your relationship. Every new mom bonds with her new baby at her own pace. Over time, you will fall in love with your baby.

Learning what your baby has to “say”. Babies have their own language, and that language is not always expressed through crying. Each infant has its own personality, some are verbal and outgoing, while others are quiet and like to be alone with you.

Take time to experience your baby and his or her unique personality.

It will not take long before you get use to the prompts your baby gives you when he or she needs something. For instance, many babies will start sucking or licking their hands when they are hungry.

Accomplishing household tasks.

New moms are often amazed at how exhausted they are after bringing a new baby home. Many think they will have time to do laundry or pick up the house when the baby is sleeping. Often, new moms can be so worn out that these things are overlooked.

Do not let this make you feel guilty. Post-partum is a time to take good care of you, as well as your new baby. When your baby sleeps, you should sleep, too. Do not feel guilty about needing time to rest or recharge.

A good rule of thumb for new moms is stay in your pajamas until you have had enough sleep for the day. Whether you’re rested by 9 a.m. or need to get some extra sleep when your baby naps later in the morning, give yourself permission to stay in your pajamas until you’ve had enough rest for the day.

Remember to ask for help. If your partner, a friend or family member offers to bring you a meal, help with a chore or run an errand, take them up on the

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offer. Not only is it good for you, it will also let them feel that they are helping you and your new baby.

Knowing when your baby is sick.

New parents often worry how they will figure out when their baby needs medical attention. Trust your instincts and call your healthcare provider if you notice a significant change in your baby’s behavior or appearance. Call your healthcare provider if your baby experiences any of the following: 1. Temperature greater than 100-degrees (taken under baby’s arm).

2. Poor appetite and/or poor sucking.

3. Less than six wet diapers in 24 hours.

4. Vomiting after two to three consecutive feedings and especially if it is forceful.

5. Frequent explosive and runny bowel movements.

6. Extreme fussiness or crying despite efforts to soothe baby.

7. Significant changes in your baby’s sleep pattern.

8. Very rapid breathing or gasps for breath.

9. Experiences any accident, head injury or burn.

10. Receives any wound resulting in a loss of blood or bruising.

11. Swallows any toxic substance or it touches baby’s skin or eyes.

12. Any change in your baby’s normal color such as unusual paleness or yellowing of skin or whites of the eyes.

The best thing a new mom can do is to ask for help. Ask your girlfriends or family members who have been through similar experiences for their

advice. Ask your husband or partner to pitch in with extra chores around your house. Check with your local healthcare facility to learn about any support groups or workshops for new moms.

Most of all, enjoy this special time with your new baby.

- Article provided by Sanford Health. Sioux Falls, SD

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SDPB and PBS Helping Kids Grow Up Smart and Healthy PBS is a tremendous resource for both parents and children. Besides the commercial-free, nonviolent programming available on SDPB-TV – programming that encourages learning, feeds curiosity and nurtures discovery – PBS offers websites for kids and their parents. Along with initiatives like “Ready to Learn” at the national level, and “Buddy’s Healthy Habits” locally, the learning goes way beyond the television screen.

PBS PARENTS (www.pbs.org/parents) offers information and advice for parents. Learn about the stages of child development and understand how their learning experience changes as they mature. Tips and advice are available from parents, just like you, who are going through the same joys and frustrations.

PBS KIDS Parents need to know that PBS KIDS (http://pbskids.org/) is a simple, safe online experience for preschoolers. Kids who are learning basic skills and already know many of the characters featured here from popular PBS shows like Sesame Street and Barney will enjoy playing games with their television friends. This educational site shows what PBS does best for kids by providing basic lessons involving favorite PBS television characters in an easy-to-use format with voice-over instructions.

PBS KIDS is for older kids, too. Drawing on content from shows like Martha Speaks, Design Squad, Wild Kratts and Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, kids from ages 8 to 15 (and above!) can learn about nature and science, work on their reading skills and more.

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PBS has launched “It All Adds Up” a new initiative that builds on the collection of more than 100 games and apps launched over the past two years through “Ready To Learn” to help build math and literacy skills. All of these resources are accessible on PBS KIDS Lab (http://pbskids.org/lab), a site that aggregates games, apps and offline activities to help support math and reading learning for kids 2-8.

This fall, PBS KIDS will be premiering a new program in October called PEG + CAT. The new animated preschool series follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills. Also this fall look for the return of THOMAS & FRIENDS to the weekday PBS KIDS schedule!

SDPB encourages you to stay in touch! PBS PARENTS offers a free e-newsletter, delivered monthly, with parenting tips, kid-friendly recipes, fun learning activities, interactive games from PBS KIDS and more! The SDPB KIDS CLUB is free, and offers a monthly e-newsletter, birthday recognition, activities and notifications when we’ll be in your area. Sign up today!

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Parents are more concerned than ever about the effects drugs can have on their children. When handed a prescription for a child’s recurrent problem parents ask, “Is this really the best solution for my child? Is there a safer alternative?”

Parents hesitate to mask symptoms with medication and worry about adverse side effects.

Parents seek options which support their children’s own natural ability to be healthy. Chiropractic care is one such option. Spinal problems seen in adults begin as early as birth. Even so called “natural” birthing methods can stress an infant’s spine and developing nervous system. The resulting irritation to the nervous system caused by spinal and cranial misalignment can be the cause of many newborn health complaints.

Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked right away. When an infant grows, holds up their head, sits, crawls and walks it affects spinal alignment.

These are important times to have a child checked by a Doctor of Chiropractic.

As the child participates in activities like playing on a playground or riding a bike, small yet significant spinal misalignments may occur. These misalignments may or may not result in immediate pain or symptoms. If neglected, the injuries during this period of rapid growth may lead to more serious problems later in life.

Subtle trauma throughout childhood will affect future development of the spine leading to impaired nervous system function. Any interference to the vital nerve system will adversely affect the body’s ability to function at its best. Proper spinal hygiene is an important key to better health.

All children function better with 100% nerve function. Chiropractic care for children is safe, gentle and effective allowing for the maximum potential for well-being. Most parents report that their children enjoy chiropractic adjustments and look forward to return visits. They also report that their children experience a greater level of health while under regular chiropractic care.

- Dr. Ashley M. Pfaff Pfaff Chiropractic - Family & Children’s Health Dr. Ashley is one of the few Doctors of Chiropractic in South Dakota and the only one currently practicing in SIoux Falls that has earned her certification from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice and the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics (C.A.C.C.P.).

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What is Celiac Disease? Celiac Disease is a lifelong inherited autoimmune condition. When people with CD eat food that contains gluten, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that does not allow food to be absorbed properly.

What is Gluten? Gluten is the common name for the proteins in specific grains that are harmful to persons with celiac disease. They can be found in ALL forms of wheat and related grains, rye, barley and triticale.

Discovering that you have Celiac Disease can be difficult. Foods that you love to eat such as bread, pizza and pastries are hard to give up. Many stores around the Sioux Falls area have options for gluten free eating. Local grocery stores’ gluten-free sections are growing daily and are making it easier for people who have Celiac Disease to enjoy their favorite things once again. Great markets to go to for gluten-free items are; CO-OP Natural Food, Pomegranate Market and Hy-Vee. All of these stores have great staff to assist you with your questions and a wide variety of different products to help you get control of your gluten-free diet.

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How do I know its Gluten-Free? Finding out what is and is not gluten-free can be difficult and it can be time consuming. At times it means flipping around the package and reading the fine print or asking an employee. A great place to find out about gluten free products is the website for Celiac Disease: www. celiac.org. It provides an extensive list of brands that are gluten free.

You Can Still Go Out To Eat! People that must eat gluten-free can still enjoy a night out with the family!

Many restaurants have options now that are glutenfree. It’s as simple as ordering a hamburger without a bun or enjoying a salad. Restaurants are more than willing to help accommodate you as long as you let them know that you are allergic to gluten.

Some restaurants will have to be eliminated from your diet, but not all!

Living with Celiac Disease can be tough but it can be done!

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A Place for You and your family

Stronghold was created in 1993 to offer Hope… the Hope of real healing for those hurting in a broken world. Healing never takes place alone.

Many times it is the result of deliberate, internal, caring service from committed professionals with years of experience…professional counselors who have already helped hundreds in similar situations.

This hope is the foundation of the Stronghold Experience.

Hudson states, “…it would seem…that grace is what happens between two people. It’s one giving himself another. It is responsibility to another. It is a distinctive kind of reality….grace is one person accepting, challenging and being of service to another in freedom and responsibility”. It is in this kind of caring relationship Stronghold offers each person that comes to our doors. We will make you 4 promises.

1. To actively listen with compassion and understanding. We will be respectful and provide caring support in a friendly, comfortable, and welcoming setting.

2. To work hard to earn your trust every day in helping facilitate answers to the problems causing distress.

3. To provide the highest level of quality, nonjudgmental counseling based on years of experience in dealing with others who have had similar problems.

4. To provide a refuge based on the Christ-like principle giving Grace to those who are hurting.

We eagerly welcome all people regardless of culture or creed.

We at Stronghold Counseling Services would like to offer you two summary statements about our investment in you, first we offer you Hope without Hype. Meaning, that in the face of overwhelming circumstances we believe real healing can and does happen. Especially in a place where the strain of life can be faced in a graceful, confidential, nonjudgmental and compassionate place... And

secondly, we offer you guidance without judgment.

Meaning, that we believe healing can only occur in a safe environment free of judgment. At Stronghold you will discover life can be faced honestly and openly because safety reduces the level of fear usually present.

The mission of Stronghold is to dispense God’s grace in reaching those outside the church door while providing services that are clinically astute, sound, and at the highest level of excellence. Stronghold IS NOT in the business of preaching, judging, or proselytizing. Stronghold is about healing. The kind of deep healing that happens when therapy resides on the spiritual level, addressing all the elements that make up the whole person.

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SECONDHAND SMOKE

Even with an indoor smoking ban in our state, do we need to be concerned about second hand smoke with your children?...YES! And your pets?...YES! Most second hand smoke exposure for children and pets happens in cars and homes. Through tobacco use educational work of the Sioux Empire Tobacco Free Coalition, we want to be sure that community children and pets are safe from secondhand smoke.

In children, secondhand smoke causes the following: Ear infections, more frequent and severe asthma attacks, respiratory symptoms (e.g., coughing, sneezing, shortness of breath), respiratory infections (i.e., bronchitis, pneumonia) and a greater risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

In children aged 18 months or younger, secondhand smoke exposure is responsible for an estimated 150,000–300,000 new cases of bronchitis and pneumonia annually, and approximately 7,500–

15,000 hospitalizations annually in the United States.

It is important that you protect your family from second-hand smoke…that includes your pets!

Whether you have a dog, cat, or bird you can help their health by not smoking around them .

• Dogs that inhale secondhand smoke are three times more likely to develop lung or nasal cancer or allergic reactions (i.e. scratching, biting and chewing on their skin) • Cats exposed to secondhand smoke in the home have a higher rate of an oral cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, (which may be due to the way cats groom themselves), feline lymphoma, respiratory problems, lung inflammation and asthma.

Remember you can help prevent second hand smoke’s effect on your children and pets if you do the following: • Don’t smoke in your car or home.

• Don’t allow others to smoke in your car or home.

• Don’t allow caregivers who smoke to hold your children or pets!

Support those who are trying to quit smoking by having them call the SD QUITLine at 1-866-737-8487. Contact 605.371.1000 for information or visit us on Facebook at Sioux Empire Tobacco Free Coalition.

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MEDICAL TATTOOING more nurturing to the mind and soul Tattooing is not just for fun and accessorizing anymore, it has moved into a whole new field, the medical field.

One group that is really getting involved with medical tattooing is women who have had mastectomies. Medical tattoo artists are able to design an areola that looks so real it would Certain tattoo shops in Sioux Falls have be almost impossible to tell it’s not. This started adding services that do not only cater procedure is very empowering for women as to people who want tattoos, but actually breast cancer can be a traumatic experience need them. Doctors and plastic both physically and mentally. Even after Befo surgeons in Sioux Falls are even the disease has left their body they re referring patients to these can still suffer from the visible shops. Some tattoo artists and emotional effects it leaves now have the ability to help behind. Medical tattooing helps burn victims, cancer victims, survivors to move on, and not cleft lips, hair loss and even be consistently reminded of the things as simple as the loss disease that has affected their of toe or finger nails. They lives. can also help women who suffer from a disease or event This industry is unique in the fact that has affected their motor skills that it is more nurturing to the mind and are no longer able to apply and soul of patients versus their their make-up by themselves. physical body. It is a tool for In this case, medical tattoo victims whose physical wounds artists can permanently have healed, but emotional ones apply makeup for these have not. The gift of self-esteem patients, letting them still is something that not many look and feel as they did people have the ability to give; before. Medical tattoo artists however, local tattoo artists are can use different blending and using their skills to help people shading techniques to correct heal both inside and out.

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TWEENS & TEENS

Maintain a Healthy Weight One way to maintain a healthy weight is to be adventurous and expand your tastes. Here are some ideas:

1. Satisfy your sweet tooth with naturally delicious, nutrient-rich fruit. Slice a banana or strawberries into your morning cereal. Munch on a bunch of grapes at lunch. Have a frozen yogurt topped with berries.

2. Lean beef is perfect for eating on the run. Enjoy a power lunch with ZIP (zinc, iron and protein) by rolling a slice of roast beef and cheese into a tortilla wrap. Grab a soft taco with beef, beans, cheese and salsa for spicy nutrition on the go.

3. Going out? Order a different item at your usual

stop or visit a totally new place. Chains often feature new items, like fruit and yogurt parfaits, and many fast food places now have healthier options on the menu.

4. Planning a pizza party with friends? Enjoy every slice and then eat a little lighter, lower-fat options tomorrow.

Small changes can make a big difference in calories and fat in the long run. When you are eating out, pay attention to the little things.

Order items without gooey sauces, then add fat-free condiments like ketchup, mustard and salsa.

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DENTAL QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

Can bleaching my teeth cause damage?

The most common side affect of most teeth whitening procedures is tooth sensitivity. It is possible to over bleach your teeth which leaves them transparent making them appear even darker. This condition will not go away and may lead to chips and cracks as well.

My children need braces and I had them as a kid but now my teeth are crooked again and I don’t want to go through painful braces again.

Is there anything we can do?

Yes. Whether you wore braces as a child or not your teeth shift and crowd with age. Wearing a retainer at least 1-2 nights per week can help avoid the need for adult orthodontics. If it’s too late for that consider Invisalign. It is a clear aligner system that straightens teeth without wires and brackets.

If my insurance doesn’t cover dental checks, it must not be important right?

Wrong. Dental insurance isn’t insurance at all; it’s actually a benefit plan that you and your employer pay for. These plans are set up so that the insurance company has little risk. Most plans cap off at

$1500 unlike medical insurance which could cover unto $2 million. If something bad happened to your mouth your insurance would do little to cover the cost of repairs But remember, preventative care is always cheaper than treatment.

Is Flossing really that important?

Yes. If you only brush your teeth you are completely missing about 40 percent of the tooth’s surface. The area “between” your teeth is a favorite hang out for bacteria that cause tooth decay, gum disease and inflammation. Leaving those conditions untreated will definitely compromise your overall health.

My child has a cavity but it’s only a baby tooth so that doesn’t matter right?

Wrong. Children can get quite sick from an infected tooth. The bacteria can also cause damage to the permanent teeth that are still developing just below the gums. Lastly, the baby teeth that are in the back serve as place holders for the permanent teeth, if they are lost too early your child will have very crooked teeth costing thousands in orthodontic treatment.

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LOSE WEIGHT!

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LA Weight Loss Center celebrated its 10th year here in Sioux Falls!!! And after 10 years, we still get questions like, “do I have to buy pre-packaged meals from you? Is it expensive? Can I eat with my family? Can I eat out at a restaurant?” And the list goes on and on…. So, what does set LA Weight Loss apart from other weight loss programs?

• Eat your own food. Eat all of your meals from foods you bought at the grocery store, and you can also eat out in restaurants.

• It’s personal. Receive your customized weight loss program with personal guidance on how to eat healthier, and eat better to increase your metabolism (and still eat the foods you love) • It works! A proven approach to losing weight and keeping it off! The program is guaranteed as long as you follow our commitment plan which we review with you before you enroll in the program!

• It’s locally-owned. The owner is available by cell phone and will meet with you personally.

You’ll find success in our 3-phase approach to losing weight! LA Weight Loss in Sioux Falls is locally-owned and has been in the business of transforming and enriching lives with a proven approach to rapid, safe and reliable weight loss since 2003. We’ve helped countless people feel more confident, look younger, healthier and happier than ever.

Phase 1 – Weight Loss

Taking into account your busy lifestyle, activity level, and other factors, we’ll help you set your weight loss goal and goal date. Once you select a personalized program, you can jump right into the LA Rapid Results Plan. And then be transitioned to our LA My Way Plan which has even more choices and flexibility!

Phase 2 – Stabilization

Once you’ve reached your goal, we’ll show you how to introduce even more variety into mealtimes. You’ll learn everything you need to know to keep your weight right where it needs to be.

Phase 3 – Maintenance

With some simple but powerful guidelines and weight loss tips, you’ll reach the ultimate goal: permanent weight loss. With it comes the lasting rewards of better health, more energy, and looking better – for life.

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Why LA Weight Loss works

With the LA Rapid Results Diet System, your body continuously burns calories throughout the day, boosts your energy and helps you control your appetite for maximum, permanent weight loss. It works with your body, not against it.

Many diets fail to take into account the way our bodies function.

We need protein, carbohydrates, and yes, even fat. That’s the way we’re built.

But we also need the right foods in the right proportions.

LA’s weight loss tools and resources and you will see the results – inside and out. You’ll be more confident and have a brighter outlook. Get your GOOD LIFE back….FOR GOOD!

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KINDERGARTEN PREP/REGISTRATION To register your child for kindergarten in the Sioux Falls School District, he or she must by five years old on or before September first of that year.

Registration begins in the spring and forms can be picked up at any of the area elementary schools.

However, if you would like the forms mailed to you, you may request so by calling any Sioux Falls Public School. Bring the completed forms, your child’s birth certificate and your child’s physical and immunization forms (available at each school or your health care provider’s office). Your child must be immunized against polio, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox) before entering school.

Before kindergarten starts, make sure your child knows: • His or her full name • Address • Telephone number • You and your spouse’s full names • The safest route to and from school • What to do if no one is at home after school • Know what to do around strangers/whom it is ok to accept rides from/where to go for help/etc.

• Which belongings are his and how to care for them The aim of kindergarten curriculum is to promote curiosity, provide a sense of accomplishment and make students aware of and engaged in the learning process. The Sioux Falls School District provides a Kindergarten Guide online, that lists numerous examples of how you can promote social, physical and emotional development as well as how to improve your child’s reading, writing and math skills.

If you have any questions regarding kindergarten registration, call your child’s school or the Director of Instructional Support Services at 605-367-7276. For the Kindergarten Guide, visit www.sf.k12.sd.us.

HOW KIDS LEARN IN FIRST GRADE Discovering things for the first time Article provided by PBS

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So your child will be starting school soon. Congratulations! They will soon be experiencing the world in an entirely new way. It’s been a long time since you were in First Grade. Understanding how children learn at that age can help parents as they assist their kids through early education.

Understanding an Abstract World

Until now, most of their learning and growth have been part of a natural progression that took place in the comfortable world of play and home. They may have worked hard to learn how to slide down the fire pole in the playground, but no one gave them a grade on how well they did, or how long it took them to accomplish the task.

The First Steps

In first grade, children begin to acquire skills in areas they may not be completely comfortable in — and they may be graded on them. First graders are asked to work with more difficult material and may feel like they are struggling for the first time in their lives. These new situations can sometimes lead normally confident children to feel unsure about their abilities.

Previously, they have been “masters” at whatever they did. But now they may feel pressure to learn to read and to grasp more complicated math and science concepts. Therefore, first graders need to be surrounded with excitement and encouragement, and given examples of how we learn from mistakes.

First graders move slowly from a world of play into a world of symbols and concepts (with a lot of backtracking along the way). This doesn’t mean that play is not still important, but it does mean that learning in first grade becomes more organized and routine-based, with a lot of room for children’s explorations.

To get a handle on the way your first grader’s brain is developing, think back to his or her first baby steps. Your child was probably a master crawler before taking those initial wobbly steps. First graders take those same baby steps away from the familiar information that they are comfortable with into a bigger, abstract world that is more difficult to understand. During those early toddling days, your child probably reverted to crawling in order to get somewhere quickly. Similarly, your child will still be more comfortable gaining knowledge through exploration and play. A first grader’s brain is just beginning to grasp a few concepts at the same time, and then to make connections between those concepts.

First graders move slowly from a world of play into a world of symbols and concepts

You can see this in a first grader’s writing. Children use “invented spelling” by writing in ways that make sense to them. They use what they know about sound and spelling relationships to get their ideas onto the page. They haven’t mastered all the letter sounds or spelling rules that they need to be fluent writers, but they’re willing to use what they know to work out the puzzle of written language.

Learning from Mistakes

First graders learn by doing and by making mistakes. These mistakes can be frustrating, so they need positive reminders of the many ways that they are powerful learners.

Good luck, Mom and Dad! Take joy in their wonder and amazement.

More parenting resources are available at: pbs.org/parents/

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South Dakota public colleges and universities academic requirements for High School:

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3

YEARS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

2

YEARS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE

These requirements must also be met to compete in Division I & II athletic programs. By meeting these requirements it will increase your child’s chances for graduating within 4-6 years and decrease the risk of having to compete additional remedial courses in college.

Be college-ready by meeting the readiness benchmarks!

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South Dakota provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for residents of the state to assist with the financial burden that students and families incur when attending colleges/ universities/technical institutes within the state.

The SD Scholarships website provides a common portal and one-stop shop for students interested in submitting application materials related to these scholarship programs. Some of the scholarship applications featured on this site include the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, Dakota Corps Scholarship, Jump Start Scholarship, plus many more!

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SELECT DAKOTA South Dakota provides prospective students with a number of excellent opportunities to pursue their postsecondary career at either a four-year institution (Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, South Dakota State University, or the University of South Dakota) or technical institute (Mitchell Tech, Lake Area Tech, Southeast Tech, or Western Dakota Tech). The goal of the Select Dakota website is to provide prospective students (recent high school graduates, transfers, or adult learners), as well as parents and counselors with information that can be used to make informed decisions about the best place to attend.

The site has been designed to provide each classification of student with timely information that can be used to ensure that the appropriate courses are completed in high school, what courses will transfer, or degree opportunities that are available for those students interested in going back to school to complete their degree.

Whatever your education needs, Select Dakota provides a large set of resources to help put you on the path to selecting a public institution that will best meet your career goals.

SD Scholarships

South Dakota provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for residents of the state to assist with the financial burden that students and families incur when attending colleges/universities/ technical institutes within the state. The SD Scholarships website provides a common portal and one-stop shop for students interested in submitting application materials related to these scholarship programs. Some of the scholarship applications featured on this site include the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, Dakota Corps Scholarship, Jump Start Scholarship, plus many more!

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PREPARING FOR HIGHER ED - Article provided by University Center

Perhaps you have heard the saying that a college education is an investment in yourself. But is that really true? And will the investment pay off? The answer is clearly YES! National Census data shows that adults with bachelor’s degrees earn 85% more than adults who have not advanced beyond high school. In addition, in 2012 the top jobs with the lowest unemployment rates were in the areas of health care, finance and engineering – all areas that require a lot of education and training.

These studies and others affirm what has always been the case – the more education you have, the more you will earn and the less likely you are to be unemployed.

As with any investment, there is a cost. Don’t let that stop you from pursuing your degree! Here are some ways to keep college affordable: •Apply for federal financial aid (www.FAFSA. gov) •Look for scholarships – there are many kinds of scholarships available, including some specifically for adult and non-traditional students •Ask your employer about Tuition Assistance.

At University Center, we also offer UC Foundations a program that actually lowers the tuition rate that you pay for a core set of general education courses. Find out more at w w w . S D U n i v e r s i t y C e n t e r. o r g / Foundations When you learn more, you will earn more! Make the investment in your education.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION? Mission: With God’s word as our foundation, Sioux Falls Christian Schools will provide a Christ-centered, excellent education partnering with the church and home to equip students for service to Him. How can Christian parents best fulfill their obligation to train and nurture their children (Deuteronomy 6:4-8)?

Christian school is not a place where a few ornaments like prayer, chapel, and Bible classes merely complement an otherwise secular education. At Sioux Falls Christian Schools, we seek to integrate God’s Word into every facet of our curriculum as well as all cocurricular activities. We see Biblical training and Biblical worldview as the pervading substance throughout our education. Christian education encompasses more than religion classes, chapel, and prayer at the beginning and the end of the day. In 2 Corinthians 10:5 Paul tells us to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” True Christian education relates God’s word in every aspect of the school and to every aspect of life.

It is our desire to declare Christ as Lord, to integrate God’s Word into every action, and acknowledge God as the source of all truth. Our school is a place where

students will learn about God’s demands and His redemptive work on the cross. It is a place where students will learn about His forgiveness, grace and mercy.

With God’s word as our foundation, we have four pillars which we strive to instill into the lives of our students. These pillars are Love, Grow, Go, and Glorify. We want our students to Love the Lord with all their heart and to love their neighbor as themselves, to Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and to grow in all areas of life to become productive citizens in doing God’s kingdom work, Go into all the world proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, and Glorify God in all we do!

Your child’s education is an investment in their future.

We all want what is best for our children. Sioux Falls Christian Schools will provide an excellent Christcentered education for your family keeping God’s word central in all aspects of our school.

- Article provided by Sioux Falls Christian Schools

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LOVE... Love God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself.

GROW... Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior.

GO... Fulfill the “Great Commission” ...Go into all the world proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ.

GLORIFY... Glorify God in all we do!

6120 S. Charger Circle • Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Main Office: 605-334-1422

www.siouxfallschristian.org

With God’s Word as our foundation, Sioux Falls Christian Schools will provide a Christ-centered, excellent education partnering with the church and home to equip students for service to Him.

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Sioux Falls Public Schools

Elementary Schools.....www.sf.k12.sd.us/Welcome

All City Elementary at James Addams ............ 605-367-6120 ........................... 2511 W. Brookings St. Anne Sullivan ................................................... 605-367-6084 ........................... 3701 E. Third St. Challenge Center at Garfield ........................... 605-367-6180 ........................... 2421 W. 15th St. Cleveland......................................................... 605-367-6150 ........................... 1000 S. Edward Dr. Discovery ......................................................... 605-362-3530 ........................... 1506 S. Discovery Ave. Eugene Field A+ .............................................. 605-367-6160 ........................... 501 S. Highland Ave. Garfield ............................................................ 605-367-6180 ........................... 2421 W. 15th St. Harvey Dunn .................................................... 605-371-4120 ........................... 2400 S. Bahnson Ave. Hawthorne ....................................................... 605-367-4580 ........................... 601 N. Spring Ave. Hayward .......................................................... 605-367-4590 ........................... 400 N. Valley View Rd. Horace Mann ................................................... 605-367-6190 ........................... 1401 E. 26th St. Jefferson .......................................................... 605-367-4530 ........................... 1610 S. Lake Ave. John F. Kennedy .............................................. 605-362-2784 ........................... 4501 S. Holbrook Ave. John Harris ...................................................... 605-371-4111 ........................... 3501 E. 49th St. Laura B. Anderson........................................... 605-367-6130 ........................... 1600 N. Wayland Ave. Laura Wilder .................................................... 605-367-4570 ........................... 2300 S. Lyndale Ave. Longfellow ....................................................... 605-367-4550 ........................... 1116 S. Fourth Ave. Lowell Math, Science, Technology .................. 605-367-8378 ........................... 710 W. 18th St. Mark Twain ...................................................... 605-367-4560 ........................... 315 W. 27th St. Oscar Howe..................................................... 605-362-2752 ........................... 2801 S. Valley View Rd. Renberg (Renner, SD) ...................................... 605-543-5273 ........................... 47260 258th St. R.F. Pettigrew .................................................. 605-362-3560 ........................... 7900 W. 53rd St. Robert Frost .................................................... 605-367-6170 ........................... 3101 S. Fourth St. Rosa Parks Global Studies/World Language .. 605-371-4170 ........................... 5701 E. Red Oak Drive Terry Redlin...................................................... 605-367-6140 ........................... 1721 E. Austin St.

Middle Schools.....www.sf.k12.sd.us/Welcome

Axtell Park ....................................................... 605-367-7647 ........................... 201 N. West Ave. Edison.............................................................. 605-367-7643 ........................... 2101 S. West Ave. Memorial.......................................................... 605-362-2785 ........................... 1401 S. Sertome Ave. Middle School Immersion Center .................... 605-367-7647 ........................... 201 N. West Ave. Patrick Henry ................................................... 605-367-7639 ........................... 2200 S. Fifth Ave. Whittier ............................................................ 605-367-7620 ........................... 930 E. Sixth St.

High Schools.....www.sf.k12.sd.us/Welcome

Lincoln ............................................................. 605-367-7990 ........................... 2900 S. Cliff Ave. Roosevelt......................................................... 605-362-2860 ........................... 6600 W. 41st St. Joe Foss ......................................................... 605-367-4285 ........................... 1200 E. Third St. Washington...................................................... 605-367-7970 ........................... 501 N. Sycamore Ave. New Technology .............................................. 605-367-5850 ........................... 2205 N. Career Ave. Careeer & Technical Education Academy ....... 605-367-5504 ........................... 4700 W. Career Circle

Schools Outside Sioux Falls

Baltic School District ..................................................... 605-529-5461 ......... www.baltic.k12.sd.us Brandon Valley School District ...................................... 605-582-3211 ......... www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us Harrisburg School District ............................................. 605-743-2567 ......... www.harrisburgdistrict42-1. org Lennox School District .................................................. 605-647-2202 ......... www.lennox.k12.sd.us Tea Area School District ................................................ 605-498-2700 ......... www.teaschools.k12.sd.us Tri-Valley School District................................................ 605-446-3538 ......... www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us West Central School District ......................................... 605-528-6236 ......... www.westcentral.k12.sd.us

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Sioux Falls Private Schools

Sioux Falls Lutheran Schools

Abiding Savior Free Lutheran ...................................... 605-371-3800 ............4100 S. Bahnson Ave. Good Shephard Lutheran School................................ 605-371-0047 ............4800 Southeastern Ave. Lutheran High School of Sioux Falls ........................... 605-275-2024 ............5000 S. Western Ave. Sioux Falls Lutheran (pre K-8) ..................................... 605-335-1923 ............308 West 37th St.

Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Christian Center School .............................................. 605-361-8002 ............6300 W. 41st St. Cornerstone School .................................................... 605-335-7084 ............904 E. 41st St. Sioux Falls Christian Schools (Elementary) ................. 605-334-7397 ............6120 S. Charger Circle Sioux Falls Christian Schools (MS & HS) .................... 605-334-1422 ............6120 S. Charger Circle

Sioux Falls Catholic Schools........www.SFCSS.org

Christ the King Elementary .......................................... 605-338-5103 ............1801 S. Lake Ave. Holy Spirit Elementary ................................................. 605-371-1481 ............4309 S. Bahnson Ave. St. Lambert Elementary ............................................... 605-338-7042 ............2001 S. Bahnson Ave. St. Mary Elementary .................................................... 605-334-9881 ............2001 S. Fifth Ave. St. Michael Elementary................................................ 605-361-0021 ............1610 S. Marion Rd. St. Katharine Drexel Elementary (pre K-3) ................... 605-275-6994 ............1800 S. Katie Ave - Ste.2 O’Gorman Junior High ................................................ 605-988-0546 ............3100 W. 41st St. O’Gorman High ........................................................... 605-336-3644 ............3201 S. Kiwanis Ave.

Other Sioux Falls Schools

Excel Achievement Center .......................................... 605-988-0900 ............5016 Bur oak Pl. Sioux Falls Adventist Elementary School .................... 605-333-0259 ............7100 E. 26th St.

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Higher Education

Augustana College ............................. 605-274-0770 or 800-727-2844 ............... www.Augie.edu Bellevue University ............................. 605-335-8010 ........................................... www.Bellevue.edu Black Hills Beauty College ................. 605-361-2787 ........................................... www.BHBeautyCollege.com Colorado Technical University ............ 605-415-4991 or 866-942-6555 ............... www.CTU-SiouxFalls.com Dakota State University ...................... 605-256-5111 or 888-DSU-9988 ............. www.DSU.edu Globe University ................................. 605-977-0705 or 866-437-0705 ............... www.GlobeUniversity.edu Kilian Community College .................. 605-221-3100 or 800-888-1147 .............. www.Kilian.edu Mount Marty College .......................... 605-362-0100 ........................................... www.MTMC.edu/ National American University ............. 605-336-4600 or 800-388-5430 ............... www.National.edu Sioux Falls Seminary .......................... 605-336-6588 or 800-440-6227 ............... www.SFSeminary.edu University Center ................................ 605-367-5640 or 866-220-7085 ............... www.SDUniversityCenter.org South Dakota State University ........... 800-952-3541 ........................................... www.SDState.edu Southeast Technical Institute ............. 605-367-6040 or 800-247-0789 ............... www.SoutheastTech.com Stewart School of Hairstyling ............. 605-336-2775 or 800-537-2625 ............... www.StewartSchool.com University of Sioux Falls ..................... 800-888-1047 ........................................... www.USiouxFalls.edu University of South Dakota................. 877-COYOTES ......................................... www.USD.edu

Before/After School & Head Start Programs Child Care/Family Literacy Center ............................ 605-338-3461 .............................. 407 N. Spring Ave. www.voa-dakotas.org

Circle of Hope Childcare Center ............................... 605-357-8652 .............................. 5001 E. Madison St. www.voa.org

Eastside After-School and Summer Services .......... 605-759-8038 .............................. 1300 E. 10th St. www.lsssd.org

First Reformed After-School and Summer Services..605-371-8770 ............................. 4800 Tomar Rd. www.lsssd.org

Hilltop After-School and Summer Services.............. 605-759-8038 .............................. 1312 S. Bahnson Ave. www.lsssd.org

Kids Inc (SF School District)...................................... 605-367-4424 .............................. 201 E. 38th St. www.kidsinc.sf.k12.sd.us

Open Arms Christian Child Development Center.....605-361-7200 ............................... 550 W. 26th St.

www.openarmssf.com

Southern Hills Enrichment Services ......................... 605-371-8770 .............................. 3400 E. 49th St. www.lsssd.org

The Liberty Center ..................................................... 605-271-6327 .............................. 1721 W. 51st St. www.libertcentersf.org

Y.E.S Eastside Boys and Girls Club.......................... 605-275-1009 .............................. 700 S. Sneve Ave. www.bgcsiouxempire.org

Y.E.S. 14th St. Learning Center ................................ 605-338-8061 .............................. 824 E. 14th St. www.youthenrichment.org

Y.E.S. Eastside Learning Center ............................... 605-339-2095 .............................. 700 S. Sneve Ave. www.youthenrichment.org

Y.E.S. Kiwanis Ave. Learning Center ........................ 605-271-9900 .............................. 506 N. Kiwanis Ave. www.youthenrichment.org

YMCA......................................................................... 605-336-3190 .............................. 230 S. Minnesota Ave. www.siouxfallsymca.org

Youth Link and Kid’s Campus................................... 605-275-6610 .............................. 430 W. 11th St. www.voa-dakotas.org

YWCA Avera Downtown ........................................... 605-336-3660 .............................. 300 W. 11th St. www.embe.org

YWCA Avera South ................................................... 605-362-9438 .............................. 3510 W. Ralph Rogers Rd. www.embe.org

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Sioux Falls School District 2013-2014 School Calendar

August 13............. Elem Open House or date TBD 14............. High School PST – Evening 15............. Middle School PST – Evening 19............. First Day of School September 2............... No School - Labor Day October 7............... No School 18............. End of 1st Quarter November Fall Parent Teacher Conferences Elementary - Oct 29, Nov 4, 7 Evenings or Nov 8 Afternoon Middle School - Sept 24, 26, 30 Evenings High School - Sept 23, 30 Evenings 8............... No School- Elementary & MS 11...............Early Dismissal - HS 27............. No School 28-29 ....... No School - Thanksgiving December 18-19 ....... HS Semester Tests 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

19............. End of First Semester 20-31 ....... No School January 2............... Classes Resume February Spring Parent Teacher Conferences Elementary - Feb 4, 6, 10 Evenings or Feb 12 Afternoon Middle School - Feb 6, 10, 11 Evenings or Feb 12 Afternoon High School - Feb 3, 6 Evenings 12............. No School – Elementary and MS 12............. Early Dismissal – HS 13-17 ....... No School - President’s Day

March 7............... End of Third Quarter 28............. Elementary Early Dismissal and Middel School Late Start April 18............. No classes - Spring Break 21............. No School May 13-14 ....... HS Semester Tests 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

14............. Last Day of School End of Second Semester 18............. Graduation **Schedule for Early Dismissal or Late Start Pre-School: No Classes Elementary: 8 a.m to 1 p.m.

Middle School: 10:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

High School: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ** If weather causes school closing, days will be made up at the end of the school year.

GENERAL AND OPEN ENROLLMENT Students wishing to enroll in the Sioux Falls School District must be accompanied by an adult if they are not yet 18 years old and must do so at their assigned school. Assignment are based upon home address To find schools in your area, visit http:// Boundaries.SF.K12.SD.US/Edulog/Webquery.

If you would like to enroll in a school outside your assigned area, you must complete an open enrollment form, available at all Sioux Falls Public Schools. Be sure to bring a birth certificate, proof of a physical exam and a record of immunizations to registration.

If you have any questions regarding registration, call your child’s school or the Director of Instructional Support Services at 605-367-7276. If you have any questions regarding immunizations or physical exam requirements, contact your child’s school or Health Services at the Instructional Planning Center 605-367-7926.

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Sioux Falls Catholic

2013-2014 School Calendar August 9 .......................New Emplyee In-Service 12......................Personnel Pre-Service 15......................First Day of School – Early Dismissal 16......................Early Dismissal 30......................No School - Teacher In-Service September 2........................No School - Labor Day October 18......................End of Quarter 24......................No School – PK-12 Conferences 25......................No School- Vacation Day November 27......................Early Dismissal 28......................No School- Thanksgiving Holiday 29......................No School- Vacation Day December 23......................No School-Christmas Break Begins

January 6........................School Resumes 20......................No School- Teacher In-Service 31......................All School Mass- Early Dismissal February 13......................No School -PK-12 Conferences 14......................No School- Presiden’t Break 17......................No School- President’s Holiday March 7........................End of Quarter 20......................Early Dismissal 21......................No School- Vacation Day April 17......................Early Dismissal - Holy Thursday 18......................No School - Good Friday 21......................No School - Easter Monday * Early Dismissals: 11:30 (PK-6) and 12:00 noon (7-12)

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Sioux Falls Christian 2013-2014 School Calendar July 23-24-25 ...Registration for all PK-12 families 4-8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria (Families with only preschool children will register in the elementary cafeteria) August 19...... .........K-5 at 5:45 in MS Gym; Grades 6-12 at 7:15 HS cafeteria 21..............1st Day of School – Grades K-12 22..............PK Orientation 5:45 – T,Th and M, T, Th, ......... groups, 7:15 – W,F and M,W,F groups 27..............First Day of PK – ¾ & 4/5 M,T, Th and T,Th PK and Extended Care 28............. First Day of PK – ¾ & 4/5 M,W,F & W, F PK September 2................No School 5................School Pictures Gr: 6-12, Preschool 6................School Pictures Gr: K-5, Preschool 20..............Family Fun Festival & Homecoming October 3-4 ............No School 14..............Grandparent Day for K-8; Noon Dismiss 18..............End of First Quarter – Grade 6-12 Early Dismissal for All Grades K-12 November 1................End 1st Trimester – K-5 4-7.............PT Conferences grades 6-12 11 ..............No School 15..............In-Service - grades K-12 -Early Dismissal 25-26 ........K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences 27-29 ........No School - Thanksgiving Vacation

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Getting your children involved will benefit them in ways that might surprise you. Children placed in after-school programs have a better attitude about learning, perform better academically and enjoy an increased sense of accomplishment, competence and self-esteem. If you dont’ know where to start, do it by researching the extracurricular activities available. Call the child’s school or contact community centers to find out what type of programs are available. Other places to look are athletic leagues, churches and rec centers. Gather the information and set a time for you and your child to go over the options. Keep both your schedules in mind when you research activities. You will want to look for an option that gives your child at least two days a week of downtime. Consider your family’s schedule when planning extracurricular activities. Will adding an activity have a negative impact on family time?

Will you or a family member be available to chauffeur your child to and from classes and lessons? If the answer is no, consider activities that can be done at home, such as music lessons and crafts.

After you’ve narrowed down the options, bring your children to observe the environment, staff, and program in general. And remember, we can accept “No” as an answer. If your child says “No,” do not force the issue. Allow them to find an activity on their own that they are interested in and encourage them to sign up for it. Do this with each activity you’re considering to make sure it’s a fit. Hopefully, your children will make a connection to a few of the options and you’ll start to see happier, more enthusiastic kids!

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SIOUX FALLS PARK & REC SUMMER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Youth Activites (Ages 2-3) Aug 10 ......... Pirate Training Camp Time: 10am-12pm Location: Tuthill Park Fee: $10, register by Aug. 5th Youth Activites (Ages 2-5) Aug 15-16 .... Camp Confidence For 7 - 12 year olds 1 - 5 p.m. - Tuthill Shelter $25 registration due Aug 12 Teen Activites Aug 9 ........... Playtime at Pioneer Time: 10am-12pm Location: Pioneer Park Fee: FREE Aug 25 ......... Princess Party in the Park Time: 2pm-5pm Location: Upper Tuthill Park at gazebo Fee: $10, register by Aug. 21st Youth Activites (Ages 4-5) Aug 8 ............Lady Bugs, Caterpillars, and More Time: 10am-11am or 6pm-7pm Location: Tuthill Park Fee: $5 Register at: 605.978.69 26 Aug 10 ..........Pirate Training Camp Time: 10am-12pm Location: Tuthill Park Fee: $10, register by Aug. 5th Youth Activites (Ages 6-9) Aug 5&7 ....... Back-to-School Lunch Box Time: 6pm-7pm/ 11am-12pm Location: Oyate C.C. Fee: $8(includes Lunch box) Teens (Ages 10-14) Duct Tape Painting Tues. Aug. 6th 9:30am-11:30am/12pm-2:30pm Thurs. Aug. 8th 9:30am-11:30am/12pm-2:30pm Location: Oyate C.C. Fee: $25, limit 12 students

Aug 17 ......... Adaptive Fishing Fun, (6 and up) 4pm-6pm Location: Family Park (near West 12th Street and Tea/Ellis Road Fee: Free. Register by Aug. 15th (605) 978-6924 Adults Games and Craft Night Aug 28 ......... Kenny Anderson C.C. 6pm-7.15pm Spencer Dog Park Fee: $5, Register by Aug. 26th (605) 978-6924 Family Fishing Rods, reels, and bait on a firstcome, first-served basis.

-Over 16, fishing license required Dates: Fridays 6pm-9pm and Saturdays 9am – 1pm ***Aug. 2nd only, Aug. 9th-10th, Aug. 16th-17th Location: Family Park (near West 12th Street and Tea/Ellis Road) Fee: Free, no registration necessary.

Family Activities Aug 2 .......... Animals on the Amphitheater Time: 11am Featuring the Great Plains Zoo Zoomobile Aug 9-16-23-30....Rhythm on the River Time: 7pm – 9pm Sponsored by Xcel Energy Aug17 ......... Downtown Riverfest Enjoy bands, art, kids’ activities, and more at the new Sioux Falls Festival on the Big Sioux Aug31 ......... Books and Bikes Time: 10am Presented by Siouxland Libraries July 30 ........ Kids’ Nite in the Park Time: 6pm – 8pm Location: McKennan Park, 26th Street and Second Ave.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes 1601 E 69th St, Suite 301, Sioux Falls, SD 605-335-7555 • www.SouthDakotaFCA.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire 1000 N West Ave, Suite 300 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-334-1632

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Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons (Southeast District) 1101 S Marion Road • Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605-336-2978 • (800) 666-2141 Daisy Girl Scouts-Grades: K - 1 Brownie Girl Scouts-Grades: 2 - 3 Junior Girl Scouts-Grades: 4 - 5 Cadette-Grades: 6 - 8 Senior-Grades: 9 - 10 Ambassador-Grades: 11 - 12

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Why Camp?

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Transformed lives – At camp, young people have the mental room to consider some of the most important issues of life. This break from the craziness of their regular routine allows campers to think about their future, to evaluate unhealthy patterns, and to discover the truth that God loves them and has an amazing plan for their lives.

Adult mentors – according to researchers, kids spend on average 3.5 minutes in meaningful conversation with their parents each week. At camp caring adults, counselors and mentors come alongside campers, helping them think through decisions and experiences in a way that will prepare them for their future. Many campers point back to a positive role model they met at camp as one who helped shape the direction of their lives.

Nature and adventure – Christian Camp and Conference Association member camps are set in some of the most beautiful spots around. Campers explore nature, participate in new adventures and test their limits in a healthy environment surrounded by the grandeur of God’s creation.

Lifelong friendships – Good friends who exert positive peer pressure can make all the difference in a kid’s life. Friendships with caring adults and other campers, forged through shared experience

and the compressed time at camp, can last a lifetime and provide a connection that helps young people navigate the challenges of life.

Temporary community – In a setting separate from their daily routine, with an opportunity to shed the expectations and pressures of others, campers are freed up to truly be themselves, to live above artificial limitations and blossom into who they were created to be.

One of the fine Christian camps in the area is Inspiration Hills, about a half hour south of Sioux Falls, in NW Iowa. We are a great summer camp and So Much More!

There are eight weeks of summer camp for Grades 1 through 12 with a whole variety of options including Saddle Up Horse Camp, Take Me Fishing, Wilderness camp, Lodge camp, Grandchild/ Grandparent Camp, Performing Arts, Day Camps and more.

Beyond Summer Camp and all year ‘round, we host church groups, family reunions, school and civic groups and more. Inspiration Hills has beds for almost 300 in two year ‘round lodges, five year’ round, modern cabins, RV camping and more. A challenge course, snow tubing hill, pool, hiking and more provide lots of activities and recreation.

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Top athletes and their coaches recognize that elite athletic performance requires a combination of both mental and physical skills. But beyond that, it is most important to focus on their mental approach and mental skills vs. their actual performance. The key purpose is to help you identify and work on your child’s mental factors that may impede their confidence and performance in later years.

Confidence is the single most important mental factor in sports. Confidence is how strongly a person believes in his or her ability to achieve their goals. This trait is crucial because someone with all of the talent in the world who doesn’t believe in their abilities won’t ever perform up to their potential. Too often, children are their own worst enemy rather than their best ally.

Prime Confidence Prime confidence is a deep, lasting, and resilient belief in one’s ability. With prime confidence, your child is able to stay confident even when he or she is not performing well. Prime confidence provides positivity, motivation, focus and emotion control when needed. Your child doesn’t get negative in difficult competitions; instead he or she will seek out pressure situations to view difficult conditions as challenges to pursue. Prime confidence is the belief that if you do the right things, you will be successful, and demonstrates faith in your ability and your preparation. Be careful this does not lead to arrogance and overconfidence in your child, or too focused on winning rather than on performing his or her best.

Vicious Cycles

Don’t let your child get caught in a vicious cycle of low confidence and performance in which negative thinking leads to poor performance. This will lead to more negative thinking and even poorer performance until your child’s confidence is so low they won’t want to compete.

This vicious cycle usually starts with a period of poor performance, then negative self-talk: “I’m terrible. I can’t do this. I don’t have a chance.” You

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may notice your child start to get really nervous before a competition, suffer anxiety and show physical discomfort, and signs of being uptight.

These all cause negative emotions, and in some cases, feelings of depression, frustration, anger, and helplessness. At this stage it will cause your child to perform even worse causing even more of these feelings. These children have low confidence and can’t help but focus on all of the negative things rather than on things that will enable them to perform their best.

You can help your child by confirming and encouraging them with positive words like: “you’re a good athlete. You can perform well. You can do it.

Great job for trying. I am proud of you!” Try to get your child to repeat those positives, this is called “self-talk”. Parents can begin an upward spiral of high confidence and positive thinking which leads to better performance, continuing from there. This will help your child feel relaxed and energized as they begin the competition. Competing can become an enjoyable experience for your child.

The greatest disruption to confidence is failure.

Failure can mean making mistakes in a competition, like missing a goal in soccer or falling down in figure skating. This causes your child to lose faith in his or her ability and they may become tentative or cautious. Failure is the most harmful thing for confidence because it provides evidence that any confidence they have may be unjustified, so be sure to use positive words to combat any failures.

Confidence is a Skill There are several keys to helping your child master confidence: • Help develop the attitude that demanding situations are challenges to be sought out.

• Believe that experiencing challenges is a necessary part of becoming the best athlete they can.

• Practice with them so they are well-prepared to meet the challenges.

• Teach them to stay positive and motivated in the face of the difficulties.

• Help them focus on what they need to do to overcome the challenges.

• Help them accept they may experience failure when faced with new challenges.

• Teach them not to worry about what others think when they compete.

• Most importantly, teach them to never, ever give up! This lesson will apply to all areas of their lives.

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Keep an eye on your child as he or she has the option to practice good or bad confidence skills; if he or she is negative all of the time, they are practicing and ingraining those negative confidence skills that will come out in their sports and hurt their performance. Don’t let your child become skilled at being negative.

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SPORTS LEAGUES

Archery Minnehaha Archers .......................................... 605-336-1979.................. www.SDArchery.com Baseball Sioux Empire Baseball Association .................. 605-336-3462.................. www.SiouxEmpireBaseball.org Sioux Falls Little League ................................... 605-360-3698 Bicycling Falls Area Bicyclists .......................................... 605-610-9322.................. www.ClubFab.org Bowling Eastway Bowl.................................................... 605-338-7636.................. www.EastwayBowl.com Empire Bowl ...................................................... 605-361-6271.................. www.EmpireBowlSF.com Sport Bowl ........................................................ 605-336-6063.................. www.SiouxFallsSportBowl.com Suburban Lanes ................................................ 605-336-3800.................. www.SuburbanLanesSF.com Canoeing South Dakota Canoe & Kayak Association ...... 605-366-6844.................. www.SDCKA.BlogSpot.com Figure Skating Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club ........................ 605-271-8897.................. www.SFFSC.com Football South Dakota Junior Football .......................... 605-334-3140.................. www.SDJuniorFootball.com Golf South Dakota Golf Association ........................ 605-338-7499.................. www.SDGA.org Gymnastics, Cheer & Dance All American Gymnastics Academy ................. 605-334-4311.................. www.AllAmericanGymnastics.com Dakota Spirit Cheer........................................... 605-373-0414.................. www.dakotaspirit.com Just for Kix ........................................................ 605-261-9606.................. www.JustForKix.com Power & Grace Gymnastics.............................. 605-361-3419.................. www.PowerAndGrace.com Star Performance Complex .............................. 605-651-3011.................. www.StarPerformanceComplex.com Wings Gymnastics Academy............................ 605-789-9981.................. www.WingsGym.com Hockey Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association ............. 605-361-9836….www.SiouxFallsFlyers.pucksystems.com Motocross Sioux Valley Cycle Club .................................... 605-977-3866……www.SiouxValleyCycleClub.com Rugby Sioux Falls Rugby ............................................. 605-321-0755.................. www.SiouxFallsRugby.com Running & Track Sioux Falls Area Running Club ................................................................... www.SiouxFallsAreaRunningClub.org Summer Youth/Hershey Track Meet................. 605-367-8222 Skiing Great Bear Recreation Park .............................. 605-367-4309.................. www.GreatBearPark.com Soccer Dakota Alliance Soccer Club ............................ 605-332-5911.................. www.DakotaAllianceSoccer.com Softball Leagues South Dakota Amateur Softball Association ... www.SDASASoftball.com Sioux Empire Fastpitch (youth) ......................... 605-728-1040.................. www.SEFSA.org Sioux Falls Church League Softball ................. 605-335-7782 ................. www.sfchurchSoftball.com Sioux Falls Men’s Slowpitch ............................. 605-759-8600.................. www.SFMensSlowpitch.com Sioux Falls People for Youth ............................. 605-221-1846.................. www.SiouxFallsFastpitch.com Sioux Falls Womens Slowpitch ........................ 605-332-2935.................. www.SFWomenSlowpitch.net Youth Slowpitch Softball Association ............... 605-336-3396.................. www.SFYSSA.com Swimming & Water Skiing Seals Swim Team ........................................................................................ www.FastSeals.com Snowfox Swim Team .................................................................................. www.SnowfoxSwim.com

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American Association Baseball Sioux Falls Canaries.... ................................605-333-0179 ............ www.sfcanaries.com NBA Development League Sioux Falls Skyforce ....................................605-332-0605 ............ www.SkyforceOnline.com United States Hockey League Sioux Falls Stampede .................................605-336-6060 ............ www.SFStampede.com United Indoor Football League Sioux Falls Storm ........................................605-274-6686 ............ www.SiouxFallsStorm.com United Indoor Roller Derby Sioux Falls Roller Dollz .....................................................................www.RollerDollz.com Huset’s Speedway........................................605-582-3536..............www.Husets-Speedway.com I-90 Speedway ..............................................605-528-6380 ............. www.I90Speedway.com

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It’s important for every family to set aside time to spend with each other. Making projects with your children at home is fun and brings your family closer together. Children can enter their projects into the Junior Exhibitor section at the Sioux Empire Fair. They can win prizes and see their work on display! Here is a simple project to make with your child:

Soup Can Robots Find the photo and instructions for this and other fun projects on the Sioux Empire Fair’s Pinterest page.

What you’ll need: Tin can Electrical tape (optional) Hardware and various recyclables such as bottle caps, keys, etc.

Hot-glue gun Strong disk magnets

How to Make It: 1) Open a tin can with a safety can opener so there are no sharp edges. (If you only have a regular opener, line the inside of the can’s rim with electrical tape.)

2) Empty, wash, and dry the can.

3) For facial features, arms, propulsion devices, and communication arrays, look for items around the house and at the hardware store. We used bolts, brackets, hinges, keys, wing nuts, switches, bottle caps, washers, knobs, and more.

4) Hot-glue the items to strong disk magnets.

5) Submit your cool Soup Can Robot to the Junior’s recycled or Pinterest class in the Arts Center!

Find contest and exhibit listings at SiouxEmpireFair.org! Fun live contests and activities during fair week and opportunities to submit your craft to be exhibited during the fair!

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“The great thing about Walt Disney World® is that, from kids to seniors, they literally have something for everyone.” says Mary Jo Nelson of Travel Partners in Sioux Falls. “We continue to send families of all ages. It’s a great way for families to get away, play and stay in an exciting, magical environment.”

There is a Disney Resort Hotel to fit every family’s budget and size, making it easy to find the one that’s right for you! And as a Disney Resort hotel Guest, you can enjoy great benefits such a complimentary airport transportation, extra time in the parks and worry-free, complimentary transportation throughout Walt Disney World® Resort.

Accommodations range from Disney Value Resorts to Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Disney Value Resorts themes range from sports to 20th-century pop culture and are big on everything but the price! Disney Moderate Resorts offer the perfect combination of value and amenities. Offering the highest level of quality and convenience available, Disney Deluxe Resorts offer beautifully decorated rooms, elaborately themed pools, award-winning dining, and Character dining and recreational activities.

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Family trips result in some of the most fun and memorable family moments! However, our budgets might not match up to the expenses that come with extensive travel. Fortunately, you do not have to go far in order to create memories.

There are many ways to have fun as a family in destinations close to home!

Aberdeen • Wylie Park - This beautiful 210 acre park offers a wide variety of activities sure to entertain the whole family! Go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, bicycle and surrey rentals, playgrounds, miles of trail and picnicking are abundant at Wylie Park! You’ll also find Storybook Land inside the park.

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makes the Palisades an ideal location for rock climbers. With a unique terrain and breathtaking views, Palisades State Park is also perfect for a family picnic and hike!

Irene • Broom Tree Retreat & Conference Center Family reunions and youth or family camps with a panoramic view of Missouri valley. Recreation includes an outdoor pool, hot tub, volleyball court, baseball fields, paddleboats and canoes for rent, and a playground.

Okoboji, IA • Arnold’s Park Amusement Park - Take time for a trip to Iowa, and enjoy timeless rides and attractions, classic concerts, favorite foods- all on the scenic shores of West Lake Okoboji! Its roller coaster ranks as one of the top 10 wooden roller coasters in the country!

ENTERTAINMENT, ATTRACTIONS & TRAVEL | 65 Rapid City • Cosmos Mystery Area – A remote area of the Black Hills that defies science and boggles the mind! You will see demonstrations from people changing heights on level platforms to water flowing uphill! Along with plenty of laughs, the Cosmos is sure to astonish you!

• Reptile Gardens – Enjoy a chance encounter with their rare Komodo Dragon and notorious saltwater crocodile, or visit the legendary collection of venomous snakes! You can even pet the Galapagos and Aldabra Tortoises. There are a myriad of ornamental trees, tropical plants, orchids, and bromeliads to be seen as you stroll through the gardens.

• Sertoma Butterfly House & Purdy Marine Cove Soar high with 800 free flying butterflies from around the world in a year-round tropical butterfly house and dive deep into the Purdy Marine Cove which houses hundreds of vibrant marine animals in nearly 2,500 gallons of water aquariums.

• Wild Water West – Escape the heat with Wild Water West. Their many features include a wave pool, waterslide complex, lazy river, Caribbean falls, activity pool, baby pool, swim up bar, gokarts, bumper boats, mini-golf, batting cages, paintball and sand volleyball!

Omaha, NE • Henry Doorly Zoo – Visit the world’s largest indoor desert and nocturnal exhibits along with one of the world’s largest indoor rainforests. Other

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Sioux Falls • Falls Park - Falls Park is a gorgeous outdoor attraction that provides both breath-taking views and a relaxing atmosphere. Home to the free nightly Sound and Light Show, the Falls of the Big Sioux River also houses a Viewing Tower that showcases a 360-degree panoramic view of the park and the city.

• Great Bear Recreation - Enjoy 14 downhill ski/ boarding trails with varying levels of difficulty. This 220 acre park, the largest in Sioux Falls Park and Recreation Department, has a unique and beautiful mountain range to explore!

• Great Plains Zoo - Over 1,000 animals from around the world! This 45 acre park also includes the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, a onein-the-world collection of 150 mounted animals including 36 “vanishing species”

world-class exhibits include the Scott Aquarium, Hubbard Orangutan Forest and Gorilla Valley, Durham’s Bear Canyon and more!

• Vala’s Pumpkin Patch – Not only does the infamous pumpkin patch have a huge selection of pumpkins to take home, but a variety of fall entertainment including a corn maze, haunted house, train and hay rides, and a bakery!

Bloomington, MN • Mall of America – The largest, fully enclosed retail and family entertainment complex in the U.S. If you’re passionate about shopping, MOA boasts over 500 stores and 50 restaurants! If shopping is not your main objective, visit the many attractions inside such as Nickelodeon Universe theme park, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, and LEGO land!

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ENCOUNTER THE OCEAN IN SIOUX FALLS -Article provided by The Sertoma Butterfly House

Living on the prairie, there are many parts of nature that our children may not have the opportunity to experience. Vacation destinations such as Costa Rica or Australia are something most of us will view only on television. Nevertheless, we can encounter the rainforest and the ocean in the heart of our land-locked community. The Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove is Sioux Falls’ very own tropical oasis with butterflies and fishes from around the world.

Interactive encounters with tropical butterflies and marine animals are few and far between for most Midwesterners. Yet these creatures capture our imagination and inspire us to learn more. The ocean and rainforests are home to animals beyond our wildest imaginations, with unbelievable shapes, colors, and behaviors.

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The Shark & Stingray Touch Pool displays beautiful marine animals that you can reach in and touch! Opening in summer 2013, experience a 360-degree view of a coral reef ecosystem in the new pop-up dome aquarium.

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JULY 2013

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Heart Walk 8am Falls Park 605-360-2542

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Bike Night 6pm J & L Harley 605-334-2721

31 SF Canaries vs. Aigles Trois-Rivieres 7:05pm - www.sfcanaries.com Sioux Falls Stadium 605-336-6060

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SEPTEMBER 2013

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SF Canaries vs. Aigles Trois-Rivieres 7:05pm - www.sfcanaries.com Sioux Falls Stadium 605-336-6060

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SD State Fair Huron, SD

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74th Annual Sioux Empire Fair www.siouxempirefair.com 605-367-7178

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Lifelight Outdoor Christian Music Festival - www.lifelight.org Worthing, SD: 605-338-2847

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Rockin’ Ribfest www.historicdowntownyankton.com Downtown Yankton: 605-760-4269

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“The Greatest Show on H2O” 7pm www.catfishbay.com: 605-339-0911 Catfish Bay Water Ski Park

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Sidewalk Arts Festival www.washingtonpavilion.org Sioux Falls, SD

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SF Canaries vs. Kansas City 7:05pm www.sfcanaries.com Sioux Falls Stadium 605-336-6060

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Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank - 6pm-10:30pm Located in the west parking lot of 8th & Railroad Center (605) 338-4009

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Catfish Bay Water Ski Park “Greatest Show on H2O” www.catfishbay.com - check online for the rest of the show dates/times 605-339-0911

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SF Canaries vs. Kansas City 7:05pm www.sfcanaries.com Sioux Falls Stadium 605-336-6060

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Benson’s Flea Market 9am-5pm www.blackincevents.com W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds: 605-332-6000

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Outdoor University 9am-pm The Outdoor Campus – Sertoma Park

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Lego – Build It! 9am-12pm 4103 S Southeastern Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57103 - (605) 371-1005

German Fest www.dtsf.com Sioux Falls, SD: 605-274-2423

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Brandon Hometown Days 3pm McHardy Park 605-582-7400 www.brandonhometowndays.com

Kuchen/Old Time Harvest Festival www.delmontsd.org Delmont, SD: 605-779-2621

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Evening in the Vineyard 6pm www.wildeprairiewinery.com Wilde Prairie Winery: 605-582-6471

ENTERTAINMENT, ATTRACTIONS & TRAVEL | 71 14-15 King Turkey Days www.kingturkeyday.com Worthington, MN: 605-372-2919 14-15 Benson’s Flea Market Fairgrounds Sat 9am-5pm / Sun 11am-4pm 605-332-6000

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Benson’s Flea Market Fairgrounds Sat 9am-5pm / Sun 11am-4pm 605-332-6000

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Sioux Empire Holiday Art and Craft Show W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds www.blackincevents.com 605-332-6000

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Friday 3pm, Saturday 9am Abbey Road Band-Live Tribute to the Beatles 6:30pm El Riad Shrine 605-336-1117

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Festival of Bands 8:45am Downtown Sioux Falls

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Showcase of Remodeled Homes 12pm Sioux Empire 605-330-2387

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Benson’s Flea Market Fairgrounds Sat 9am-5pm / Sun 11am-4pm 605-332-6000

2013 Quilt Show Sioux Falls Convention Center 605-367-4100

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Winter Wonderland Kick-Off 6pm Falls Park 605-275-6060

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GonnaGetWed Bridal Show 12pm Sioux Falls Convention Center www.blackincevents.com 605-332-6000

18-19 8th Annual Expo for Her Sioux Falls Convention Center 605-351-5515 18-20 Viking Days Augustana College 605-274-5320 25-26 Haunted Maze 6pm Heartland Country Corn Maze 605-743-5984 25-27 Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival Sioux Falls Convention Center 402-331-2889 Fri 11am, Sat 9am, Sun 10am 26-28 ZooBoo 5:30pm Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum - 605-367-7003 31

Mall-o-ween 5:30pm Empire Mall 605-361-3301

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Sioux Empire Hoedown Ramkota Exhibit Hall 605-361-3301

22-23 Festival of Trees Avera Prairie Center 605-336-0510 Friday 6pm, Saturday 9am 23-24 Trains of Christmas W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds 605-373-0222 Saturday 10am, Sunday 11am 29

Parade of Lights 7:30pm Downtown Sioux Falls 605-338-4009

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Breakfast with Santa Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum 605-367-7003

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Benson’s Flea Market Fairgrounds Sat 9am-5pm / Sun 11am-4pm 605-332-6000

19-22 Christmas at the Cathedral St. Joseph Cathedral 605-988-3705

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South Dakota Symphony 7:30pm Bach St. John Passion at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Washington Pavilion 605-367-6000

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South Dakota Symphony 2:30pm Bach St. John Passion at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Washington Pavilion 605-367-6000

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Memphis The Musical Mary W. Sommervold Hall Washington Pavilion 605-367-6000

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AREA ATTRACTIONS

Catfish Bay Water Ski Park .............................. 605-339-0911 ..................900 S Grandview Ave www.CatfishBay.com Great Bear Recreation Park ............................. 605-367-4309 ..................3 miles E of I-229 on Rice St www.GreatBearPark.com The Great Plains Zoo........................................ 605-367-7003 ..................805 S Kiwanis Ave www.GreatZoo.org Heartland Corn Maze ........................................ 605-743-5984 ..................SE of Harrisburg on Hwy 11 www.HeartlandCountryCornmaze.com The Outdoor Campus ....................................... 605-362-2777 ..................Sertoma Park on 49th St www.OutdoorCampus.org Wild Water West Waterpark ............................. 605-361-9313.........5 miles W of Empire Mall on 41st St www.WildWaterWest.com

The Sertoma Butterfly House .......................... 605-334-9466 ..................4320 S Oxbow Ave www.SertomaButterflyHouse.org South Dakota Symphony ................................. 605-367-4616 ..................315 N Main Ave www.SDSymphony.org Washington Pavilion ........................................ 605-367-6000 ..................11th St & Main Ave www.WashingtonPavilion.org

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Big Sioux Recreation Area ...............................605-582-7243 ..........4 mi S of Brandon off I-90, Exit 406 Camp America Campground ...........................605-425-9085 ..........I-90 Exit 364, 2 mi N on US 81 KOA Campground of SF (KOA.com) ................605-332-9987 ..........I-90 Exit 399 Lake Herman State Park ..................................605-256-5003 ..........2 mi W of Madison off SD 34 Lake Vermillion Recreation Area .....................605-296-3643 ..........5 mi S of I-90 at Montrose, Exit 374 Palisades State Park ........................................605-594-3824 ..........7 mi N, 1 W of I-90, Exit 410 Red Barn RV Park .............................................605-368-2268 ..........1-29, Exit 73, ½ mi W, 1 mi S Campground and Canoe Outfitters ................605-428-5472 ..........25 mi N of Sioux Falls, 1-29 Exit 104 Sioux Empire Fair Campgrounds ....................605-367-7178 ..........4000 W 12th St, Sioux Falls Tower Campground (TowerCampground.com) 605-332-1173 ..........4501 W 12th S., Sioux Falls Walker’s Point Recreation Area.......................605-256-5003 ..........9 mi SE of Madison off SD 19 Yogi Bear Camp-Resort (JellyStonesSiouxFalls.com) 800-638-9043 ..........26014 478th Ave, Brandon Fresh air...nature...cooking over an open camp fire. The campgrounds in Southeast South Dakota are second to none. For more information on area campgrounds, visit the Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association website: www.SouthEastSouthDakota.com/south-Dakota-Camping.php.

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LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE? You loaded up the kids and remembered the snacks, water bottles and almost everyone’s suitcases. You’ve driven for hours and you’re tired and hungry – and that’s when you come upon Custer State Park. Take a deep breath and relax; the staff at the park is here to make sure the rest of your vacation is a blast.

Junior Naturalist programs

Have the kids ever wondered what plants are safe to eat in the forest? Why birds chirp? What makes the Black Hills so hilly? The park’s naturalists are here to tell them all about it, and so much more. Junior naturalists can traverse the park on scavenger hunts, learn about forest fires and even play with some of the park’s smaller, cuter animals.

Patio talks offer kids of any age to learn about the area in a relaxed, fun environment. Talks range in topic from geology to scat and tracks and anywhere in between and are sure to keep your attention.

Another popular children’s activity is the Hook ‘Em and Cook ‘Em program, where families can catch and cook their own fish. If your little fisherman isn’t quite ready for the water, they can reel in some toy fish during Backyard Bass. A weekly canoeing class is also offered.

Fun for the whole family

The park offers programs the whole family can get into as well. Blue Bell Campground is home to horses that can be ridden by beginners or experienced equestrians. Let these beautiful creatures take you on the roads less traveled through the park where you might find an old rose quartz mine or the park’s biggest tree, General Sherman.

If you’re more hands-on, park naturalists will gladly take you gold panning or on a guided drive of Wildlife Loop Road, where you can get up close and personal with the area’s animals. Visitor favorites are the 1,300 buffalo and their calves, the expansive prairie dog village and the infamous “Begging Burros.” While you shouldn’t approach any of these wild animals, the burros are the one exception to the rule – they’re always ready and willing to pose for family photo ops.

CITY & STATE PARKS & REC | 77 There is also fun to be had on the water. Rent a canoe or paddleboat at Sylvan or Legion Lake, or grab your fishing pole and see if you can reel one in. Swimming is also popular at many of the park’s sandy beaches.

Adventurous spirits can take guided hikes or strike out alone on one of our many beautiful trails.

Prairie Trail gives hikers a chance to see the area where the buffalo roam free, Cathedral Spires is a rock climber’s paradise, and French Creek is ideal for bird watchers, just to name a few.

Sight-seeing

Speaking of sight-seeing, Needles Highway provides a slow, winding drive through the park’s massive rock formations. But have your camera ready and be prepared to drive through one of the park’s many natural rock tunnels that encircle the road. If it’s height you’re looking for, then you can’t miss out on Harney Peak. At a whopping 7,242 feet high, it’s sure to dazzle the entire family with breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters of Sylvan Lake and the dark ponderosa pines that cover the Black Hills. At that elevation, if you’re lucky, you might even encounter one of the mountain goats.

Special events

Depending on the time of year you visit, you might happen upon one of the park’s special seasonal events. In October, there’s a costumed hike where ghosts and ghouls alike can see the park’s autumn foliage. There’s also an Open House Weekend at the beginning of every summer where everyone can enter the park for free and partake in events ranging from a pancake feed to a buffalo chip tossing contest. One of the most popular events is the Annual Buffalo Roundup in September when park employees use horses and trucks to corral the park’s buffalo and run them across the green, hilly plains of the park into the corrals where some of them will be auctioned off in November.

Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxing weekend, want to visit a stunningly beautiful place to explore or find a place for the whole family to learn together, Custer State Park has what you’re looking for.

-Social Media Intern Anna Burleson, Custer State Park

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE PARKS There are nearly 60 state parks across South Dakota, offering spectacular views, abundant wildlife and ample learning opportunities. Many parks are equipped with boat docks, lodges, cabins, campsites, marinas, picnic shelters and horse camps and are open year-round.

Daily Park Licenses: (age 11 and under free) $4/person, $6/vehicle Annual Vehicle: (starts in October each year) First Vehicle Annual: $30 Second Vehicle Annual: $15* *Purchasers of one license can also buy a second at half price. Transferable: $65 Please Note: Fees differ for Custer State Park and the George S. Mickelson Trail

Licenses are required to enter any state park.

The license fee does not cover camping costs or additional fees. Licenses may be purchased online at www.CampSD.com/ParkPasses. aspx or by calling the South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation at 605-773-3391.

Discounts are available to non-profit youth groups and disabled veterans.

From May 1 to September 30, South Dakota State Parks are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. from October 1 to April 30.

To find a South Dakota State Park or learn more about permits, fees and reservations and even how to volunteer at a state park, please visit http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks.

LIST OF AREA STATE PARKS

Heartland/Lewis & Clark Region State Parks: Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve................ 605-232-0873 .........272 Westshore Drive, McCook Lake Beaver Creek Nature Area ................................... 605-594-3824 .........25495 485th Ave, Garretson Big Sioux Recreation Area .................................. 605-582-7243 .........410 Park Ave, Brandon Burke Lake Recreation Area ................................ 605-337-2587 .........29145 Burke Lake Road, Burke Buryanek Recreation Area ................................... 605-337-2587 .........27450 Buryanek Road, Burke Chief White Crane Recreation Area..................... 605-668-2985 .........31323 Toe Road, Yankton Lake Alvin Recreation Area ................................. 605-987-2263 .........27225 480th Ave, Harrisburg Lake Herman State Park ..................................... 605-256-5003 .........23409 State Park Drive, Madison Lake Vermillion Recreation Area .......................... 605-296-3643 .........26140 451st Ave, Canistota Lewis and Clark Recreation Area ........................ 605-668-2985 .........43349 SD Hwy 52, Yankton Newton Hills State Park ...................................... 605-987-2263 .........28767 482nd Ave, Canton North Point Recreation Area................................ 605-487-7046 .........38180 297th St, Lake Andes North Wheeler Recreation Area ........................... 605-487-7046 .........29084 N Wheeler Road, Geddes Palisades State Park ........................................... 605-594-3824 .........25495 485th Ave, Garretson Pease Creek Recreation Area ............................. 605-487-7046 .........37270 293rd St, Geddes Pierson Ranch Recreation Area .......................... 605-668-2985 .........31144 Toe Road, Yankton Platte Creek Recreation Area .............................. 605-337-2587 .........35910 282nd Street, Platte Randall Creek Recreation Area ........................... 605-487-7046 .........136 Randall Creek Road, Pickstown Snake Creek Recreation Area ............................. 605-337-2587 .........35316 SD Hwy 44, Platte Spirit Mound Historic Prairie ............................... 605-987-2263 .........31148 SD Hwy 19, Vermillion Springfield Recreation Area................................. 605-668-2985 .........41548 Boat Basin Drive, Springfield Union Grove State Park ...................................... 605-987-2263 .........30828 471st Ave, Beresford Walker’s Point Recreation Area ........................... 605-256-5003 .........6431 Walker’s Point Drive, Madison Marinas and Resorts: Lewis & Clark Marina........................................... 605-665-3111 .........43496 Shore Drive, Yankton Lewis & Clark Resort (www.LewisAndClark.com) ................................. 605-665-2680 .........PO Box 716, Yankton Snake Creek Recreation Area (www.Dock44.com) ............................................ 605-337-3005 .........35316 SD Hwy 44, Platte

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STATE PARK EVENTS AUGUST 1....... NATURE DAY CAMP: REPTILES .............................................PALISADES............... 9 A.M.–11 A.M. 2-4 ... SIOUX RIVER FOLK FESTIVAL................................................NEWTON HILLS ....... ALL DAY 3....... DUTCH OVEN DESSERTS….............................................................LAKE VERMILLION..........6 P.M. 3....... KAYAKING FOR FUN ...............................................................NORTH POINT ......... 9:30 A.M. 8....... NATURE DAY CAMP: REPTILES .............................................BIG SIOUX ................ 9 A.M.–11 A.M. 10..... PERSEID METEOR SHOWER AND STAR PARTY ...................PALISADES............... 10 P.M. 10..... ADAMS HOMESTEAD CELEBRATION ....................................ADAMS H&NP .......... 10 A.M.–4 P.M. 10..... PARROT PROGRAM................................................................NEWTON HILLS ....... 11 A.M. 10..... PARK IN THE DARK HIKE .......................................................LEWIS AND CLARK.. 9:30 P.M. 17..... DISCO DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT ........................................BIG SIOUX ................ 9 A.M. 24..... KAYAKING FOR FUN ...............................................................RANDALL CREEK .... 9 A.M. 24..... DOG-GONE FUN HIKE ............................................................LEWIS AND CLARK.. 7 P.M. 20..... MONARCH BUTTERFLY TAGGING .........................................PALISADES............... 2 P.M. 30..... FIESTA FRIDAY ........................................................................CHIEF WHITE CRANE 7 P.M. 31..... BIKE RODEO ...........................................................................NORTH POINT.......... 9:30 A.M. 31..... MONARCH BUTTERFLY TAGGING .........................................PALISADES............... 2 P.M.

SEPTEMBER 1....... BIKE PARADE ..........................................................................NORTH POINT………......9:30 A.M. 1....... BIKE PARADE ..........................................................................RANDALL CREEK .... 11:30 A.M. 8....... HOMESTEADER DAY CELEBRATION .....................................BEAVER CREEK ....... 1–4 P.M.

OCTOBER 5....... FESTIFALL ...............................................................................NEWTON HILLS ....... 1–5 P.M. 5....... CANDLELIGHT WALK .............................................................NEWTON HILLS ....... 7:15–8:30 P.M. 12..... NEWTON HILLS TRAIL RUN ...................................................NEWTON HILLS ....... 9 A.M. 26..... SPOOKTACULAR TRAILS........................…............................BIG SIOUX................ 5–8 P.M.

NOVEMBER 1....... GROUP CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS OPEN FOR 2013 ARRIVALS....STATEWIDE .. 9 A.M. 1....... LODGE RESERVATIONS OPEN FOR 2013 ARRIVALS ...........STATEWIDE .............. 7 A.M. 9....... CHRISTMAS AT THE HOMESTEAD ........................................ADAMS H&NP .......... 12–4 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT HTTP://GFP.SD.GOV/STATE-PARKS.

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LIST OF CITY POOLS

Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center ....301 S Fairfax Ave Frank Olson Pool .....................................4101 E 16th St Kuehn Park Pool ......................................2309 Kuehn Park Rd Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center .........3401 E 49th St McKennan Wading Pool ..........................1500 S Third Ave Pioneer Spray Park ..................................E. Walnut St & N Highland Ave Spellerberg Park & Pool ..........................1601 S Western Ave Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center ......101 W Madison St

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SIOUX FALLS PARK RESERVATIONS Are you planning a get-together with friends or co-workers? How about a family reunion or outdoor wedding? Consider using a park as the backdrop to your event. The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department allows reservations of each park’s picnic shelter. There is a $25 nonrefundable fee for reserving a picnic shelter.

Some parks even boast gardens or gazebos you may use for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

To reserve a shelter, call the Park Office at 605367-8222 no more than 120 days before your event. Your reservation will be posted in an enclosed case on-site to confirm the request.

Visit the events calendar at www.SiouxFallspParks. org to check park availability.

Weddings may be held at Sherman Park Gazebo, McKennan Park Sunken Gardens, Terrace Park Japanese Gardens and Band Shell and Tuthill House and Gardens. All of these parks may be reserved at no charge with the exception of Tuthill, which requires a $20 nonrefundable payment. You may print a Wedding Application Form from www.

SiouxFallsParks.org/Weddings and submit it the Park Office at 100 East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. After the reservation is processed, you will receive written confirmation by mail. On-site wedding rehearsals can be scheduled at a later date.

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SHAKING THE BODY FOR A GOOD CAUSE Chris Underhill, junior at Augustana College, arrived at the third annual Augustana College Dance Marathon dressed up and ready to celebrate. Wearing the official dance marathon T-shirt, orange bandana, purple and orange balloon hat and a smile, he helped raise money, awareness and spirit for the kids and their families served by Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s Hospital. “I’m so thankful I made myself do this and I’m so glad I can help because it’s such an extremely good cause,” he said.

Underhill and 140 students at Augustana, along with hundreds of students from South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota and Dakota Wesleyan University, organized dance marathons this spring to benefit Children’s Miracle Network.

These are incredible leaders on their respective campuses, said Amy Sumner, Program Director for Children’s Miracle Network.

“They take on this role above and beyond what they already do with classes and extracurricular activities,” Sumner said. “What impresses me most is they are so willing to share their time, talent and enthusiasm, and as a result of it, encourage hundreds of other kids to participate in an event like dance marathon.”

Dance marathons are so much more than just dancing. They’re student-driven, year-round commitments to raising funds and awareness for the region’s only Children’s Miracle Network, Sanford Children’s Hospital. It also provides the opportunity for Sanford Children’s families to be a part of an amazing event.

“State-A-Thon is sometimes misunderstood as just another fundraiser. What we do as an organization is put on fundraisers all year long to raise money,” said Kayla Struck, SDSU Overall Coordinator.

COMMUNITY & FAITH | 83 Students plan events such as Jail ‘n’ Bail, 5K fun run and pancake feed and collaborate with local businesses to share a percentage of sales.

“State-A-Thon is a great big celebration with just a few of the many families that are impacted by the money we raise year round,” she said.

And it was SDSU’s State-A-Thon that ultimately influenced Dakota Wesleyan University to start their Tiger-Thon this year. Nathan Hofer, a graduate of SDSU, was hired as Director of Student Activities at DWU. “After being heavily involved in the (Children’s Miracle Network) Dance Marathon at SDSU, I learned to love both the kids and the organization as a whole. Upon arriving at DWU, I quickly determined that the environment was perfect for starting a DM. The university functioned like one big family and prized service as one of its four core values. With students, faculty, and staff who truly cared about others, it would have been foolish not to start a DM in that supportive of an environment.”

The first dance marathon in South Dakota happened at USD in 1998. Since then, area college students have committed themselves to the cause with endowment pledges. SDSU State-A-Thon pledged $350,000. At USD Dance Marathon, students pledged more than $363,000, and Augustana Dance Marathon pledged $100,000 last year. Dakota Wesleyan University raised more than $5,000 in its first year. Leaders of the four dance marathons pledged nearly $650,000 in the last 15 years.

Melissa Plamann, Morale Co-Chair at Augustana, said she’s proud to help lead this event. The children inspire her to motivate her peers to make a difference in others’ lives.

“I think about how awesome it is to have college kids helping these Miracle kids,” she said.

“We are like their guardian angels in a way.”

The four dance marathons pledged nearly $650,000 in the last 15 years.

Dance marathons first started in 1991 at Indiana University to benefit a children’s hospital in Indianapolis. Although dance marathons vary at colleges and universities across the country, each event is designed around a theme and ranges from 12 to 40 hours of group dances, presentations

by Miracle Families, entertainment, food and other activities. Festivities culminate with the announcement of the total funds raised for the year.

Dance marathon funds support Children’s Miracle Network to help provide equipment, education and programs, research and direct family assistance to Sanford Children’s Hospital.

For more information,visit sanfordhealth.org/bout/Foundation/ ChildrensMiracleNetwork.

FARM SAFETY Visiting a farm or petting zoo can be a great experience for your family. It lets kids interact with animals, and they can see how foods are grown and processed. But before you load up the family for a rural adventure, it’s important to learn a bit about farm safety. Animals, heavy machinery, and pesticides are just a few of the hazards for kids on farms. And if you live on a farm, it’s important to protect kids from everyday dangers by taking safety precautions.

Animals Visiting the animals on a farm is a great opportunity to teach kids to be respectful of farm life. Teach your kids not to run, scream, speak loudly, or otherwise startle an animal because a mother protecting her young can become defensive, kids shouldn’t go near baby animals. Helmets are an important safety feature when riding or working with horses.

Teach your kids to wash their hands after handling or cleaning up after pets and farm animals and to avoid kissing or sharing food with the animals.

Machinery The heavy machinery that helps a farm run also can pose a serious safety risk. Here are some basic rules around machinery to help keep kids safe: • Don’t allow kids to play in areas where machinery is in use or being stored.

• Kids should not play with or ride on equipment, even with adult supervision.

• All equipment should be parked and locked with

keys removed when not in use.

• Before starting machinery, all operators should know where kids are located to avoid accidents.

• Keep hand tools, especially those with sharp or hot parts, out of reach.

• Keep equipment in good repair and safety features up to date.

Children under the age of 16 should not operate 2-, 3-, and 4-wheeled vehicles. In general, kids under the age of 16 or those who are not licensed to drive a motor vehicle should not be allowed to operate any farm vehicles, including tractors or ATVs. It’s also wise for licensed teens to take a tractor and farm vehicle safety course before operating farm vehicles.

Finally, teach older kids how to turn off machinery; they might save someone’s life in an emergency.

Electricity, Pesticides, and Chemicals Locks and childproof containers are necessary when storing pesticides and chemicals. Kids should never be allowed near them. Label the containers of poisonous materials with warning signs. Never keep poisonous materials in unmarked bottles; that’s a dangerous practice for kids and adults who may get the poisons confused with another substance.

Electrical boxes should be kept locked and there should be no water sources nearby to prevent curious kids from being shocked or electrocuted.

Grain and Silos Grain, which is usually stored in a silo, is often an

underestimated danger. Children can become trapped and suffocate under the shifting surface of stored grain or in flowing grain that is being sucked out of the silo.

Teach kids to never enter a grain storage container or silo and do not allow them to ride in grain wagons. In addition, if someone is trapped in a silo, teach your child never to enter to help; instead call an adult or dial 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

Falls From Heights You should keep all ladders, including portable ladders around grain wagons and silos, out of the reach of kids. Ladders can also be fitted with special barriers made to prevent kids from climbing them.

Keeping Kids Safe To minimize kids’ attraction to areas where dangerous farm work is being performed, carve out a safe play area with ropes or fences away from all hazards. Make this space appealing to kids with age-appropriate play items, such as swings, a sandbox, or a playhouse.

Take a walk around the farm and ask your kids to point out areas for play. If a child indicates an area that’s dangerous, explain why it’s not safe and how kids could get hurt. Point out areas that are off-limits and teach kids to heed “Danger!” signs posted in hazardous areas.

Have a Safety Plan Seconds count in any accident, so a safety plan is vital to minimizing injury and getting an injured person help. If your child is missing, check all dangerous areas first. Make sure kids know how and when to call 911, other local emergency numbers, and poison control center if someone is injured, and post those numbers near each phone in the house and on the farm.

Childhood injuries are preventable. Visit Sanford Children’s Safety Center for quality safety products and to learn how to make your home safe for children with safety product demonstrations, room-by-room checklists and safety education.

Check out the Sanford Children’s Safety Center today and get all your safety questions answered.

Located at, CHILD Services • 1115 W. 41st Street • (605) 333-0663; Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or visit our website at http://www.sanfordhealth. org/MedicalServices/SafetyCenter.

BLENDING FAMILIES M A I N TA I N H E A LT H Y M A R R I A G E

Maintaining a healthy marriage takes work, especially when it involves bonding stepfamilies, also known as blended families, into living together successfully.

Your Partner: Make sure you are spending plenty of time with your partner. You’ll want to use the first few months after your marriage to strengthen your relationship with your spouse, but making the transition smooth for your new kids can easily consume all your attention. Schedule regular alone time with your new spouse to keep that relationship healthy and growing.

Children: 65% of remarriages include children from a previous relationship. While parents are most likely to approach a remarriage with excitement and great expectation, children may have uncertain feelings about the new marriage and changes. As the new parent to your spouse’s children, be sure to discuss ahead of time what level of involvement you will have in disciplining your new children and the type of discipline to be used. It is important to act as a single unit, using the same parenting approaches and techniques. Arguing with your spouse in front of your new children could encourage them to act in the same way toward you. If you are the one bringing children into a new marriage, be careful not to show favoritism. Avoid coddling your own children, but don’t overcompensate by favoring

your new stepchildren.

If a child in your new household is recovering from the loss of a parent, give them space and time to grieve and learn more about how to be supportive.

Children of divorced families may have a difficult time adjusting and even trusting the new parent.

Trust takes time; remember to stay realistic and be patient. Try to maintain the status quo as far as activities and daily schedules go. New family members and a new home are stressful changes for you and the children. Try to create a sense of stability by keeping some aspects of your lives the same. Former spouses with visitation rights will also appreciate this.

The Ex-Spouses: Whether it’s your’s or your partner’s, the previous spouse is the “ex” for a reason. For the success of your new marriage and your children, try to work out a civil relationship with your ex-spouse. Carrying the baggage of resentment and anger from your previous relationship can cloud your judgment in doing what is best for your children. Don’t exclude your ex-spouse when you make decisions about the children. Do try to include your new spouse in the decision-making, as well.

With plenty of love, patience and understanding, blended families can have a second chance at living happily ever after… after all!

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ASSISTANCE ON SPEED DIAL

When in sorrow…………………………..call John 14 When men fail you…..…………...........call Psalm 27 If you want to be fruitful………….……..call John 15 When you have sinn…………………... call Psalm 51 When you worry………….......call Matthew 6:19-34 When you are in danger…..………….. call Psalm 91 When your faith needs stirring……call Hebrews 11 When you are lonely and fearful.........call Psalm 23 When you grow bitter and critical…...call 1 Cor. 13 For Paul’s secret to happiness…...call Col. 3:21-27 When you feel down and out...call Romans 8:31-39 For a great invention/opportunity……call Isaiah 55 When you think of investment..……….call Mark 10 If you are depressed….……………….call Psalm 37

If your pocketbook is empty…...……....call Psalm 37 If people seem unkind……….......….…... call John 15 If discouraged about your work…...... call Psalm 126 “All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired, although not in the hour or in the measure, or the very thing which they ask. Yet they will obtain something greater and more glorious than they had dared to ask.”

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KIDS & BULLIES SUPPORT: THE BEST HELP

“Mom, we are moving seats, and I have to sit by this girl, I’m a little worried. She can be kinda mean.” He was nervous about it a few weeks ago but I didn’t think too much about it.

I went into a kindness opportunity speech, I was hopeful because Josiah is really good at making almost any friendship/ relationship work. I should have known it could be hard if he was concerned.

We didn’t talk about it much after that until yesterday.

I was waiting in the car pool line when the door flung open and both boys climbed in, Jack was chatty but Josiah seemed a little quiet. We got home and he sat down next to me on the couch.

I knew something was wrong.

a bully and suggested we find out some more information so we could make a plan to help him.

So we spent some time researching and found out why this might be happening to him and what we could do.

Bullying is either about power or passing on some form of mistreatment. We wondered together if that might be the cause for this girl being unkind.

We talked about how sometimes when you hear negative messages repeatedly you can start to believe them.

He was nervous about it a few weeks ago but I didn’t think too much about it.

“Mom, I’m kind of having a hard time.” he said. He went on to explain how the girl was being unkind, making fun of his drawings, telling how everything was wrong with him, part by part, day by day. He looked defeated and was starting to take these lies into his heart.

“I tried to tell her I don’t care....but...” he burst into tears.

“But you do care right?” I said. He nodded his head through his tears.

“Everyone cares Josiah, trust me.” I replied as he released long sobs in my arms.

“Do you think there is something wrong with you?”

I asked, he shook his head but cried a little harder.

There are times when you just can’t protect your child and someone else’s pain will hurt them. I wanted to cry myself, but I didn’t and we just sat for a moment together.

I told him I thought maybe he was dealing with

It was time for Truth to do her magic I told him, because Truth is the only thing that can set you free. If he was starting to question himself, maybe his bully can’t remember the truth at all.

We came up with a strategy to deal with all the problems we could come up with.

1. Try to ignore any mean or unkind words, completely. No response at all.

2. We sent an e-mail to the teacher explaining what had been going on.

3. I wrote tiny cards of truths/affirmations about him to keep in his backpack at school so he could read them if things got hard.

4. Made a plan to check-in in 2 days to see if our strategy was working.

“Do you think this will work?” I asked.

“Yeah, I feel better mom.” he said.

I gathered my parenting strength and sent him off to school the next day. I realized this is probably just the beginning of various big kid problems but I think we can find our way.

From the SuperSisters page on PBS Parents website.

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DID YOU KNOW...?

Libraries are a goldmine of community resources.

Did you know there are weekly children’s programs at each branch? Did you know you can check out DVDs, magazines and CDs, often delivered right to you? Did you know it’s all free?

If you live within Sioux Falls city limits or Minnehaha county (excluding Dell Rapids), obtaining a free library card is easy. Just bring an ID and proof of current address to any library location and fill out a registration form. Children under 18 must have a parent complete their registration. If you do not live within the designated areas, you may purchase a 3, 6, 9 or 12-month membership.

Cards expire every two years. If you lose your card, you may purchase a new one for $1.

Once you’ve secured your Siouxland Library card, you’ll have access to a number of items and services including: Books, newspapers and magazines, reference materials, story time, research databases, downloadable audiobooks,

e-books and videos, homebound, senior care facility and in-home daycare delivery services, computer access, DVDs and videos, CPR mannequins and so much more. Newer items like movies may be checked out for a few days, while regular items may be checked out for up to four weeks.

Library members also have access to the Siouxland Bookmobile. The Bookmobile’s aim is to bring the library to members that can’t come to it. Regular stops include schools, after-school daycare programs and community centers in Sioux Falls. Adults and children of all ages can find materials of interest, including books, magazines, and CDs. You may also request to have specific materials brought to your stop.

For a list and schedule of bookmobile stops or for more information of Siouxland Libraries, visit www.SiouxlandLib.org or call your local branch.

RESOURCES...

Health Connect of South Dakota is an independent source of free health information for individuals, families and communities. Our mission is to provide health information that empowers people to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families. Here are some questions to help with talking with your healthcare professional: About your disease or disorder…

• What is the diagnosis?

• What caused this to happen?

• Should a lifestyle change be made?

About tests…

• What kinds of tests will be needed?

• When will the results be known?

• Do the tests have any side effects?

About the treatment…

• What is the treatment for this condition?

• When will the treatment start and how long will it last?

• What are the benefits of this treatment and how successful is it?

Understanding the healthcare professionals responses…

• Ask questions until you do understand • Take notes • Bring someone to the appointment with you

Health Connect wants everyone to have the chance to be informed, be involved and be connected when it comes to their health care. The Library contains materials only on health and safety through books, magazines, teaching models, games, posters and more!

Those in need of health information assistance can contact Health Connect at (605) 371-1000 or director@healthconnectsd.info.

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PERFECT HOME MORE THAN JUST A HOUSE

Healthy families don’t happen by accident.

Whether your home was a positive or negative experience for you, it had great influence on your life. As a parent, you are in a position to greatly impact your child’s life. According to Michael Ny from Campus Crusade for Christ, children are influenced in the following ways: 1% by Sunday school, 7% by public school, and 92% of influence comes from the home.

This demonstrates that our focus needs to be on our house, not on the White House. In order to raise godly children, parents and kids each need three basic things. These principles will bring us back to what is most important, which is being the family that God intended for us to be.

3 THINGS PARENTS NEED • Battle Wisely: There is an art to choosing your battles. Keep in mind that the culture around our children has completely changed since you were a child, and our kids are growing up much faster than you had to. In the end, you may win a battle yet ultimately lose the war. Our number one priority as parents needs to be that our kids know Jesus. This is the war that is worth fighting for!

• Grow in Christ: Never start parenting your children until you first allow God to parent you. When you make Christ your focus, you will always receive His power, presence, and peace. He promised this in Isaiah 55:11 when He said, “So is My Word that goes out

from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

• Hang in There!: Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing good... .” Parenting can be tough!

However, we must realize that the greatest immobilizer for our children is discouragement. If we give up on our kids, they will give up on themselves. Our children are gifts from God, and they are worth all of the hard work!

Galatians 6:9 continues to say that “at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

3 THINGS KIDS NEED • Acceptance: Show acceptance to your child through attention and appreciation. Cornell University completed a study in America which revealed that the average father spends 37.7 seconds with their children in a given day. The lack of quality time is detrimental to children. Along with attention, kids also need to feel appreciated. They need to know they are loved and valued—no matter what.

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Affection: One of the most important things missing from many children’s lives today is loving touch. Paul tells us in Romans 12:10 to “Love each other with genuine affection….”

It has been reported that fathers are one-sixth as affectionate as mothers. If our kids don’t get affection from us, they will look for it somewhere else.

As parents, we need to be the source of the affection that our c hil d re n receive.

COMMUNITY & FAITH | 91 • Affirmation: We all like to be praised for who we are and what we do. Don’t assume your child knows that you are proud of him or her. Proverbs 12:18 says, “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” It’s easy to qualify our praise by saying, “You did a good job at this, BUT….” The word but erases everything that came before it. Use your words to give life and love to your child.

“92% of your child’s influence comes from the home.”

There is nothing more sacred than being a parent, and your job is to raise your children to be all that God made them to be. By asking God for wisdom, and by intentionally following these six principles, you will be well on your way to creating not just a house, but a home.

The above was presented by Keith Loy and his father, Glenn, at Celebrate Community Church in Sioux Falls. If you would like to view the two-part series, HOME, please visit our website at: www.celebratesf.org/seriesarchives.

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When we first hear of something new or different, we have an idea of what is in store. We sometimes make assumptions incorrectly. That might be true when you hear of Dow Rummel Village. People know it as a “where grandma lives” or “the retirement place” but DID YOU KNOW: We have a 60-foot lap pool; beautiful Chapel, full service meeting facilities and a Deli open daily? There’s more….

Dow Rummel is celebrating 50 years of service and community involvement in 2013. Our campus covers more than 14 acres and provides many opportunities for those that live here as well as the greater Sioux Falls Community. A healthy and active lifestyle is important at all stages of life. We are the first retirement community in our region to incorporate a full wellness center into our facilities.

Wellness Center: • Cardio Strength Training Room: Nusteps, Treadmills, Elliptical and a variety of strength machines and weights.

• 60-Foot Lap Pool and Warm Water Therapy Pool.

Our pool is also a training facility for the Snow Fox Swim Team as well a site for Swim America’s lessons.

• Aerobic Style Classroom: Do you enjoy Zumba or Gentle Yoga? Try one of a variety of land or water classes – see our website for details.

• Personal training and specialty classes make our Wellness Center a great opportunity for members ages 18 and older. Monthly public memberships are available.

• Let’s not forget the fantastic staff and instructors ~ heading up the team is Melissa Guiliano, Life Style Director.

Catered Events and Meeting Facilities: • Private Dining Room accommodates 8-10 for a family dinner or celebration.

• Elmen and Warner Meeting Rooms can be used individually or as one larger room for group get togethers, family celebrations, business meetings or presentations.

• Rose Room offers a choice of having the full catered event or doing your own cooking in the attached full kitchen available. This makes a great room for celebrating a holiday for larger families or a special birthday or anniversary, wedding or baby shower.

• Covell’s Dining Room available for larger gatherings.

Our Award Winning Chapel seats up to 150 people and under the Spiritual Leadership of Rev. Tim Worthington meets the daily needs of our residents as well as those who want to worship or grow spiritually.

• Weekly Bible Study and Sunday Service • Spiritually Speaking is an evening program where different religious ideas and subjects are reviewed.

• Weekly musical performances open to the public, annual Sioux Falls Municipal Band Concert, recitals When it comes to finding the right place to hold a and concerts. meeting, celebrate a family get together or group • Available for spiritual services, weddings and event, Dow Rummel has the room/s, food and staff to student recitals. help you do it right. We offer a full catering menu and Stop by and see if we can help you with your our Director of Catering, Adam Censky, will sit down next event or project. We also invite you to with you and help you plan your event. join us at our upcoming events. Watch our website for details: www.dowrummel.com

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POST OFFICES

US Postal Service ............................................................... 800 Ask-USPS ..............................www.USPS.com Sioux Falls Locations: Lewis Southwest ................................................................ 605-367-2670 ...............................5500 W 41st St Hy Vee Store 4..................................................................... 605-361-3442 ...............................1900 S Marion Rd Meadows Postal Store ....................................................... 605-575-3565 ...............................2501 S Louise Ave Southwest Carrier Annex ................................................... 605-575-3584 ...............................4709 S Technopolis Dr Hy Vee Store 2 Empire ....................................................... 605-361-0313 ...............................4101 S Louise Ave Lewis Westgate CS 8.......................................................... 605-367-2270 ...............................2700 W 12th St Hy Vee Store 3..................................................................... 605-334-7231 ...............................3000 S Minnesota Ave Lewis Southgate CS 3 ........................................................ 605-367-2170 ...............................500 W 41st St Sioux Falls Downtown ....................................................... 605-575-3540 ...............................320 S 2nd Ave Cliff Ave Annex ................................................................... 605-575-3540 ...............................630 S Cliff Ave Lewis Express..................................................................... 605-367-2450 ...............................1231 E 57th St Lewis Eastgate CS 1........................................................... 605-367-2370 ...............................1301 E 10th St Sioux Falls Main ................................................................. 605-575-3407 ...............................4801 N 4th Ave Hy Vee Store 5..................................................................... 605-361-3442 ...............................3020 E 10th St Hy Vee Store 6..................................................................... 605-271-7171................................1231 E 57th St Lewis Southeast Cs 6......................................................... 605-367-2770 ...............................4409 E 26th St, Ste 1 Hy Vee Store 1..................................................................... 605-334-4570 ...............................1601 S Sycamore Ave

LIBRARIES

Main Library (Sioux Falls) ................................................... 605-367-8720 ................................200 N Dakota Ave Baltic Branch Library ......................................................... 605-529-5415 ................................213 St Olaf Ave Brandon Branch Library .................................................... 605-582-2390 ................................305 . Splitrock Blvd Caille Branch Library (SF) ................................................. 605-367-8144 ................................4100 Carnegie Cir Colton Branch Library........................................................ 605-446-3519 ................................325 East 4th Crooks Branch Library....................................................... 605-543-5296 or 800-951-4060 ......900 N West Ave Garretson Branch Library .................................................. 605-594-6619 ................................649 Main Ave Hartford Branch Library ..................................................... 605-528-3223 ................................705 East 2nd Humboldt Branch Library .................................................. 605-363-3361 ................................E. 3rd Ave. & N. Main Ave. Oak View Branch Library (SF) ........................................... 605-367-8060 ................................3700 E 3rd St Ronning Branch Library (SF) ............................................ 605-367-8140 ................................3100 E 49th St Valley Springs Branch Library .......................................... 605-757-6264 ................................401 Broadway Ave Bookmobile ......................................................................... 605-543-5296 ................................900 N West Ave Outreach Program .............................................................. 605-367-8700 ................................200 N Dakota Ave

MUSEUMS

Buffalo Ridge Cowboy Ghost Town.................................. 605-528-3931 ...............................5 miles W SF on I-90, Exit 390 Center for Western Studies (Augustana College) ............. 605-274-4007 ...............................2001 S Summit Ave www.Augie.edu/CWS Delbridge Museum of Natural History .............................. 605-367-7059 ...............................805 S Kiwanis Ave www.GPZoo.org Historic Downtown Sioux Falls ......................................... 605-338-4009 ...............................230 S Phillips Ave, Ste 110 www.DowntownSiouxFalls.com Museum of Visual Materials .............................................. 605-271-9500 ...............................500 N Main Ave www.SFMVM.com Old Courthouse Museum ................................................... 605-367-4210 ...............................200 W 6th St www.SiouxlandMuseums.com Self-Guided Historic Walking Tours.................................. 605-367-4210 Sioux Empire Medical Museum (Sanford Hospital) ........... 605-333-6397 ...............................1305 W 18th St www.SanfordHealth.org St. Joseph Cathedral .......................................................... 605-336-7390 ...............................523 N Duluth Ave The Pettigrew Home and Museum .................................... 605-367-7097 ...............................131 N Duluth Ave www.SiouxlandMuseums.com USS SD Battleship Memorial (Sherman Park)................... 605-367-7141 ...............................12th St & Kiwanis Ave

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Sioux Falls At Your Service ................................................. 605-367-8000 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Mayor’s Office ...................................................................... 605-367-8800 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Complaints Building Services/Dilapidated Housing .............................. 605-367-8685 or 8289 ............. 224 W Ninth St Zoning Enforcement ............................................................ 605-367-8254 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Health Nuisances ................................................................. 605-367-8760 .......................... 521 N Main Ave Parking Tickets .................................................................... 605-367-8871 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Public Works Complaints .................................................... 605-367-8600 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Sidewalk Snow Complaints ................................................. 605-367-8171 .......................... 235 W Tenth St Parks/Forestry Violations .................................................... 605-367-8150 .......................... 2401 W 49th St Building & Central Services Building Services ................................................................. 605-367-8670 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Central Services................................................................... 605-367-8031 .......................... 132 N Dakota Ave Risk Management ................................................................ 605-367-8742 .......................... 132 N Dakota Ave City Attorney, City Coucil/Clerks City Attorney’s Office .......................................................... 605-367-8880 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Human Relations .................................................................. 605-367-8745 .......................... 224 W Ninth St City Council/Clerks City Council ......................................................................... 605-367-8080 .......................... 235 W Tenth St City Clerks ........................................................................... 605-367-8080 ......................... 235 W Tenth St Community Development Public Parking ...................................................................... 605-367-8170 .......................... 235 W Tenth St Community Development Affordable Housing .................... 605-367-8180 .......................... 235 W Tenth St Community Development Economic Development ............. 605-367-8180..............................235 W Tenth St. Healt Siouxland Environmental Health ......................................... 605-367-8760 .......................... 521 N Main Ave Siouxland Health and Human Services ............................... 605-367-8760 .......................... 521 N Main Ave Falls Community Health & Dental ....................................... 605-367-8793 .......................... 521 N Main Ave Ryan White Part C Program ................................................. 605-367-8793 .......................... 521 N Main Ave Mosquito Control Headquarters .......................................... 605-367-8BUG ........................ 900 W Cherokee St Human Resources Human Resources ................................................................ 605-367-8740 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Municipal/Public Buildings Carnegie Town Hall .............................................................. 605-367-8080 .......................... 235 W 10th St City Hall ................................................................................ 605-367-8800 .......................... 224 W Ninth St City Hall Annex .................................................................................................................... 132 N Dakota Ave City Planning Department ................................................... 605-367-8888 .......................... 224 W Ninth St City Transit Planner ............................................................. 605-367-8892 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Law Enforcement Animal Control ..................................................................... 605-367-7230 .......................... 320 W 4th St Police Law Enforcement Center .......................................... 605-367-7212 .......................... 320 W 4th St Parks & Recreation Parks Administration Office ................................................ 605-367-8222 ........................ 100 E 6th St Municipal Band Office ......................................................... 605-367-7290 ........................ 315 N Phillips Ave Park Maintenance ................................................................ 605-367-8150 ........................ 2401 W 49th St Anderson Community Center .............................................. 605-367-6103 .......................... 3701 E 3rd St Kuehn Park Community Center ........................................... 605-362-2774 .......................... 2801 S Valley View Rd MariCar Community Center ................................................. 605-367-4593 .......................... 400 N Valley View Rd Morningside Community Center.......................................... 605-371-4131 .......................... 2400 S Bahnson Ave Oyate Community Center .................................................... 605-367-6185 .......................... 2421 W 15th St Falls Visitor Center .............................................................. 605-367-7430 .......................... Falls Park Dr Horse Barn Arts Center ....................................................... 605-977-2002 .......................... 309 E Falls Park Dr Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum ........................... 605-367-7003 .......................... 805 S Kiwanis Ave Howard Wood Field .............................................................................................................. 2000 W Russell St Falls Overlook Cafe ............................................................. 605-367-4885 .......................... 825 N Weber Ave Sioux Falls Stadium ............................................................. 605-367-8222 .......................... Madison and N West Ave Public Works & Zoning Public Works Administration ............................................... 605-367-8600 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Engineering Office ............................................................... 605-367-8601 .......................... 224 W Ninth St Environmental Office ........................................................... 605-367-8276 .......................... 1203 N Western Ave Street Maintenance .............................................................. 605-367-8255 .......................... 1000 E Chambers St Utility Billing ........................................................................ 605-367-8131 .......................... 1201 N Western Ave Utility Maintenance/Water Meters ........................................ 605-367-8810 .......................... 668 W Algonquin St Household Hazardous Waste Facility ................................. 605-367-8695 .......................... 1015 E Chambers St Municipal Sanitary Landfill .................................................. 605-367-8162 .......................... 267th St & 464th Ave Zoning .................................................................................. 605-367-8254 .......................... 224 W Ninth St

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CHURCHES Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church ................. 605-371-3800 ............ 4100 S. Bahnson Ave. ............www.knowingthesavior.org lutheran Augustana Lutheran Church ................................ 605-338-1672 ............ 235 N. Prairie Ave. ..................www.augustanalutheranchurch.net Bethel Lutheran Church ....................................... 605-362-8231 ............ 1801 S. Valley View Rd. ..........www.bethelwels.com Calvary Cathedral ................................................ 605-336-3486............ 500 S. Main Ave......................www.calvarycathedral.net Celebrate Community Church ............................. 605-357-7067............. 1000 S. Sycamore Ave. ..........www.celebratesf.org Central Baptist ...................................................... 605-336-3378 ............ 3102 W. Ralph Rogers Rd......www.centralsf.org baptist Christ the King Catholic Church .......................... 605-332-5477 ............ 1501 W. 26th St. .....................www.ctkparish-sf.org Church at the Gate................................................ 605-357-8136 ............ 6820 W. 26th St. .....................www.churchatthegate.com Church of Jesus Christ of LDS............................. 605-361-3086 ............ 3900 S. Fairhall Ave................www.mormon.org mormon Community Reformed Church ............................. 605-336-1475............. 6800 E. 41st St........................www.communityrc.org Cross Pointe Baptist Church................................ 605-361-7384 ............ 2201 S. Marion Rd..................www.crosspointesf.com East Side Lutheran Church .................................. 605-336-3597 ............ 1300 E. 10th St. ......................www.eastsidelc.org Faith Baptist Fellowship ....................................... 605-331-3800 ............ 601 W. 57th St. .......................www.faithbaptistfellowship.com Faith Family Church .............................................. 605-336-2227 ............ 127 N. Spring Ave. ..................www.faithfamilychurch.com Faith Temple Church............................................. 605-332-2303 ............ 2121 W 33rd S ........................www.faithtemplesiouxfalls.com Falls Church........................................................... 605-362-2995 ............ 4060 S. Grange Ave. ..............www.falsschurch.cc First Assembly of God .......................................... 605-361-6300 ............ 6300 W. 41st St.......................www.lovefirst.cc First Baptist Church .............................................. 605-336-0966 ........... 1401 S. Covell Ave. .................www.firstbaptistsf.org First Christian Reformed Church ......................... 605-338-6904............ 2901 E. 26th St. ......................www.firstchristianreformed.org First Congregational Church ................................ 605-336-3072 ............ 300 S. Minnesota Ave. ...........www.firstcongucc.com First Lutheran Church ........................................... 605-336-3734 ............ 327 S Dakota Ave ...................www.flcsf.org First Presbyterian Church..................................... 605-336-2886 ............ 2300 S West Ave ....................www.fpcsiouxfalls.org First Reformed Church ......................................... 605-338-1553 ............ 4800 S Tomar Rd....................www.firstreformedsfsd.com First United Methodist Church ............................. 605-336-3652............ 401 S. Spring Ave. ..................www.sfumc.org Good Shephard Lutheran Church ....................... 605-371-0072 ............ 4800 S. Southeastern Ave. ....www.gswels.org Grace Community Church ................................... 605-361-3393 ............ 5800 W. 49th St. .....................www.gccnewdestiny.com Heritage Protestant Reformed Church................ 605-271-3692 ............ 3210 S Fernwood Ave ............www.reformedsiouxfalls.org Hillcrest Church..................................................... 605-371-0546 ............ 4301 E 26th St ........................www.siouxfallschurch.com Holy Cross Lutheran Church................................ 605-362-1947............. 1300 S. Sertoma Ave. ............www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org Holy Spirit Catholic Church .................................. 605-371-2320 ............ 3601 E. Dudley Ln. .................www.holyspiritsf.org 605-333-2005 ....................................................... 1909 E. 6th St Linwood Wesleyan Church .................................. 605-332-9080 ............ 1101 E 57th St .........................www.linwoodchurch.org Mercy Church........................................................ 605-336-9189 ............ 2100 W. Ralph Rogers Rd......www.mercychurch.org Mt. Zion Congregation.......................................... 605-338-5454............ 523 W. 14th St.........................www.mtzioncongregation.com Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church ............ 605-338-8126 ............ 1220 E. 8th St. ........................www.sfcatholic.org catholic Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.............................. 605-336-2942 ............ 909 W. 33rd St. .......................www.oslchurch.com Peace Lutheran Church........................................ 605-361-3683 ............ 5509 W. 41st St.......................www.peacelutheran.com Pueblo de Dois ...................................................... 605-338-1672 ............ 235 N. Prairie Ave. ..................www.pueblodedois.net Ransom Church .................................................... 605-339-3733 ............ 700 N. Main Ave. ....................www.theransomchurch.org Shalom Christian Reformed Church.................... 605-371-1597 ............. 4100 S. Southeastern Ave......www.shalomcrc.org Sioux Falls First Church........................................ 605-361-6300 ............ 6300 W. 41st St.......................www.siouxfallsfirst.com Spirit of Peace United Church of Christ .............. 605-334-2802 ............ 6590 S. Cliff Ave. ....................www.spiritofpeacesf.org St. Joseph Cathedral ............................................ 605-336-7390 ............ 521 N. Duluth Ave. ..................www.stjosephcathedral.net St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church .................. 605-275-6870 ............ 1800 S. Katie Ave, Ste. 1........www.stkatharinedrexelsfsd.org St. Lambert Catholic Church ............................... 605-336-8808............ 1000 S. Bahnson Ave. ............www.stlambertparish.org St. Mary Catholic Church ..................................... 605-332-6391 ............ 2109 S. 5th Ave. ......................www.stmarysf.org St. Michael Cathloic Church ................................ 605-361-1600............. 1600 S. Marion Rd..................www.stmichaelsfsd.org St. Therese Catholic Church ................................ 605-338-2433 ............ 901 N. Tahoe Trl ......................www.st-theres.ws Westminster Presbyterian Church ....................... 605-371-3801 ............ 3801 E 26th St ........................www.westminster-pres.org Word of Life Pentecostal Church ......................... 605-338-9983............ 3513 N. 10th Ave.....................www.wolsfsd.com

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SUCCESS TIPS (F or li vi n g fr u g a ll y)

Having a budget and sticking to it is often easier said than done, but in today’s time saving your money and spending wisely can help lead to a stress-free life. Living frugally simply means cutting down on your spending and making a conscious effort to manage your money. This might seem overwhelming at first, but here are some easy tips to help really reduce your spending!

1. Prepare a budget – The most important step is creating a budget based on your total income and total expenses. After reviewing your budget, you can see weekly/monthly how much money you have for savings and/or spending.

2. Cook your own meals – Avoiding eating out and pricy menus.

3. Group errands – If you have errands to run, plan a day to make them all at once. This will cut down on the amount of money you spend on gas.

4. Switch to online bill paying – Saving a stamp may seem small but it adds up! For every bill you pay online you will save on postage.

5. Throw spare change in jar – Find spare change lying around? Keep a coin jar to place all your change in. Before you know it, the jar will be full with a great extra sum that you can cash in or deposit into savings.

6. Differentiate between needs and wants – Often we get the impulse to make spontaneous purchases when we see something we “need.”

The thing is, most of the time we do not really “need” that item, but merely “want” it. Make yourself a 30-day wish list. Whenever you come across an item that isn’t essential to living, such as food, place it on the list. Wait 30 days until you allow yourself to purchase the item. More times than not, you will realize that after waiting 30 days, you really did not “need” the item and now don’t even really “want” it.

One of the great benefits of living frugally is that you avoid fulfillment through material means. Choose to spend quality time together as a family as an alternative to spending money. You can go on an outdoor hike or opt in for a family game night at home. Either way, the outcome will be much more rewarding!

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HOMEOWNERSHIP IS IT WITHIN YOUR REACH?

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Your dream of owning a home can be within reach with South Dakota Housing Development Authority’s (SDHDA) First-time Homebuyer program. The program is designed to make homeownership a reality for South Dakotans. Firsttime Homebuyer loans through SDHDA have low interest rates, 30-year fixed rates, no origination fees and no discount points.

Low interest rates mean that homeowners will save thousands of dollars in long-term borrowing costs. With fixed rate mortgages monthly home payments will remain the same over the course of the loan. No origination fees and no discount points signify that there are no up-front fees associated with the loan application process.

There may be other concerns to purchasing that first home, such as coming up with a downpayment or covering closing costs. SDHDA also knows from over 40 years of lending experience that many homeowners have the financial resources to afford a monthly mortgage payment but saving up enough cash to provide the necessary downpayment is the major hurdle. SDHDA has options for down payment assistance. The Fixed Rate Plus interest rate option is the most popular. With the Fixed Rate Plus interest rate, SDHDA provides borrowers a three percent gift in exchange for a slightly higher fixed interest rate.

The first step in acquiring a First-time Homebuyer loan from SDHDA is to visit one of their participating reputable lenders. A list of lenders and First-time Homebuyer program qualifications can be found on SDHDA’s website www. sdhda.org.

Families should take advantage of a quality homebuyer education class FIRST. Being a smart buyer will save you a lot of time and potentially money. Classes are generally 6-8 hours of one-on-one or classroom course work. But, instead of watching a 10 minute video, or taking an internet course where you have no direct feedback, you will learn from local trained educators and qualified guest presenters who are there to help you understand and answer questions, now and later on. Visit www.SDHomebuyerEd.org for more information about homebuyer education opportunities in South Dakota.

About SDHDA SDHDA was created in 1973 to provide decent, safe and affordable housing to South Dakotans. The sale of mortgage backed securities by SDHDA provides financing for singlefamily housing. SDHDA is a self-supporting nonprofit entity which uses no state tax dollars.

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AFFORDABLE MULTI-HOUSING Affordable multi-housing consists of apartment and townhome communities that are regulated by HUD, Rural Development or Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code (often referred to as tax credit housing). Generally a family’s income must be under 60% of the area median income to qualify for affordable housing. (This can vary by program.) HUD establishes income limits based on family size and these are adjusted on an annual basis.

For example, the 2013 60% income limit for a family of 4 in Minnehaha County is $41,880.

Tax credit housing was established by Congress in 1989 and has been the most successful affordable housing program in history. Residents in a tax credit property pay the approved rent which is lower than conventional rents in the area. Quite often you will see “income guidelines apply” associated with tax credit housing.

The affordable housing industry strives to make clean, safe, affordable housing available to those whose incomes fall within the guidelines.

population provide the subsidy).

Subsidized housing means that a resident pays 30% of their monthly income toward their rent and utilities and the remaining 70% is subsidized by the government. Quite often you will see “rent based on income” when a unit is subsidized.

There are two ways that a resident’s rent can be subsidized. The subsidy can be property based or voucher based. Property based stays with the property as different residents move in and out.

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Y O U R

One of the advantages of having a financial goal with a specific time frame is that it can be easier to make decisions about how to save your money. It might not seem that way when you first begin to think about paying for college. But when you have a clear sense of the amount you need and when you need it, certain alternatives make more sense.

Saving Early and Often It’s no secret that the sooner you start putting money into a college fund and the more regularly you add to it, the greater the potential for meeting your goal. That’s true not only because you’re steadily increasing your principal but also because that principal can grow, thanks to the power of compounding.

One way to make a good deal even better is to hold compounding assets in a tax-deferred or tax-free account. Through these accounts, all of your interest, dividends, and capital gains can be reinvested, since you won’t have to use any of the earnings to pay current taxes.

By government design, most college savings plans offer the benefit of tax-free earnings

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if you use the money for qualified education expenses. That includes all three varieties of 529 plans – savings plans and both public and private prepaid tuition plans – and Coverdell education savings accounts (ESAs). Taxes are also deferred on US savings bond earnings until you cash them, and you’ll owe no tax at all if you qualify, based in large part on your income, to use the bond assets to pay college costs.

Saving or Investing When you save or invest, you set aside money so that you’ll have access to it in the future.

Your money has the potential to compound either way. But apart from these similarities, saving and investing are distinctly different.

Saving is what you do to meet short-term goals. In most cases you put most of the money you’ll need to meet your goal into an insured account where the principal will be safe and where it will earn a small amount of interest.

Investing means buying something of value that you expect will either pay regular income or increase in value over time, or both. Although your principal isn’t usually insured against loss, your money has a greater potential to earn higher returns than if it were in a savings account.

If you know you would like to have $100,000 in 15 years, you’ll make different decisions than if you expect to need $10,000 next year. What the added time provides is not only the opportunity to benefit from compounding but the advantage of enough time to make up for potential short-term losses.

HOME, AUTO & FINANCE | 103 The Question of Risk Inflation is the only real risk you take with saving, but it’s a significant one. That’s because rising prices – and college costs – can seriously undermine your buying power.

For example, suppose you put $3,000 in a savings account earning 2% interest. At the beginning of the next year, it would be worth $3,060, which currently covers a semester of room and board at your child’s school. But if college costs increase 8% during the year, you’d actually owe $3,240, which means you’d be $180 short. And if you intend to use the $3,000 eighteen years from now, your shortfall would be even more dramatic, since shortfalls compound the same way that earnings do. Investing also carries certain immediate risks. Your money is not insured, which means it can lose value if market performance or the performance of your individual investments falters. What keeps people investing, however, is that over time investments have historically produced much stronger returns – which are a combination of income and increases in value – than savings.

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CHILDPROOF PREVENTING HOUSEHOLD ACCIDENTS Household injuries are one of the top reasons kids under age 3 visit the ER, and nearly 70% of the children who die from unintentional injuries at home are 4 years old and under. Young kids have the highest risk of being injured at home because that’s where they spend most of their time.

Supervision is the best way to prevent injuries, in the home and out, but even the most watchful parents can’t keep kids completely out of harm’s way every second of the day.

The common causes of home-injury deaths are fire and burns, suffocation, drowning, choking, falls, poisoning, and firearms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most home accidents happen where there’s: Water: in the bathroom, kitchen, swimming pools, or hot tubs.

safer, but the most important thing to remember is to watch young kids at all times. However, accidents will still happen, so it’s important to be prepared. If you’re expecting a baby or have kids, it’s wise to: • Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the age-appropriate Heimlich maneuver.

• Make a first-aid kit and keep emergency instructions inside.

• Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

• Keep the following near the phone (for yourself and caregivers): - poison-control number: 1-800-222-1222 - doctor’s number - parents’ work and cell phone numbers - neighbor’s or nearby relative’s number (if you need someone to watch other kids in case of an emergency)

Toxic substances: under the kitchen sink, in the medicine cabinet, in the garage or garden shed, or even in a purse or other place where medications are stored.

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Great selection of vans & suv’s Award-winning customer service Friendly & helpful staff Convenient location just off I-90 Open Monday & Thursday nights until 8pm, Saturdays 8am-1pm

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Cable Alliane Communications ................................................... 800-701-4980 ...............................................www.AllianceCom.net Golden West Telecommunications ................................. 800-392-4984...............................................wwwGoldenWest.com Knology.................................................................................. 877-633-4567 ...............................................www.PrairieWave.com Midcontinent Communications........................................ 800-888-1300 ...............................................www.MidcoComm.com Electric East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. .................. 605-256-4536...............................................www.EastRiver.coop Heartland Consumers Power District ............................. 605-256-6536 or 800-520-4746.................www.HCPD.com MidAmerican Energy Company ....................................... 888-437-5632 ...............................................www.MidAmericanEnergy.com NorthWestern Energy ......................................................... 605-978-2900 & 800-245-6977 .................www.NorthwesternEnergy.com Sioux Falls Electric Light ................................................... 605-373-6979 ...............................................www.SiouxFalls.org Sioux Valley Energy ............................................................ 800-234-1960 ...............................................www.SiouxValleyEnergy.com Xcel Energy ........................................................................... 800-895-4999 ..............................................www.XcelEnergy.com Garbage/Recycling/Refuse/Waste Sioux Falls Utilities Millenium Recycling ....................... 605-367-8131 or 605-336-1744 ..................www.MillenniumRecyling.com Novak Sanitary Service ...................................................... 605-338-7126 ...............................................www.NovakSanitary.com R&S Sanitation ..................................................................... 605-526-4477 & 877-455-5453 R&T Unit Can Company ..................................................... 605-332-1222 Sioux Falls Sanitation ......................................................... 605-338-8055 ..............................................www.SiouxFallsSanitation.com Waste Management of Sioux Falls .................................. 605-338-6611 ...............................................www.WM.com Gas MidAmerican Energy Company ....................................... 888-427-5632 ...............................................www.MidAmericanEnergy.com NorthWestern Energy ......................................................... 605-978-2900 & 800-245-6977 .................www.NorthwesternEnergy.com Xcel Energy ........................................................................... 800-895-4999 ..............................................www.XcelEnergy.com Sewer/Water Public Works Administration ............................................ 605-367-8600 ...............................................www.SiouxFalls.org

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