Hood Magazine (Parent, Child, Family)

October 2010

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Real-life

SUPER HEROES Cloaked in Wonder Capes

‘HOOD HAPPENINGS & ‘HOOD EATS

Your two favorite sections packed full of family togetherness!

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CO N T E N T S

features WELCOME 4

See pictures from the ‘Hood Magazine Ribbon Cutting ceremony at McKennan Park.

COVER STORY 9

Meet our real-life Superhero, Katarah and learn more about Wonder Capes.

‘HOOD REVIEWS 12

LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD 6

Get the kids up and moving this fall with the ZumbAtomic program available at Sanford Wellness Center.

‘HOOD ORGANIZATION 5, 30 ‘HOOD ADVICE 13, 20

CHILDHOOD 14

‘HOOD EATS 23-27

Childhood obesity has become an epidemic. Learn how families can change their lifestyles together.

‘HOOD GOOD DIRECTORY 28-29 FAMILYHOOD 18 Check out our little ‘Hoodies all decked out in their Halloween attire.

KARA’S KREATIONS 19

Learn how to make a child’s superhero cape out of an old T-shirt.

‘HOOD HAPPENINGS 15-17

Looking for activities to keep the kids busy? Turn to the center spread to track down some great together time!

PARENTHOOD 21

Juggling the business of career and family can be tough. Read our Q&A session with two candidate Moms.

‘HOOD TIPS 20

Get some tips on what to do in order to have a safe and less spooky Halloween.

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W E LCO M E TO T H E ‘ H O O D

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Ribbon Cutting

IT’S OFFICIAL! The ‘Hood Magazine was welcomed into the Sioux Falls community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at McKennan Park.

Thanks to all the ‘Hoodies that came out to help us celebrate!

Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Hoodlum Productions, LLC 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Editor Shelly Gaddis Hoodlum Productions, LLC shelly@thehoodmagazine.com Design Director Ally Vogel Vogel Design Shop 605-759-5615 allyvogel@mac.com Marketing & Promotions Tad Anderson Runway Company anderson@therunwaycompany.com Contributing Photographers Amy Lawrence Photography Mprints Photography Kristi Shanks Photography Contributing Writers Shaina Hermann Sara Rose Liebert Kara Weber Shelly Gaddis Jada England Carrie King Special Thanks To: Wonder Capes Blue Egg Bakery Serendipitious Events by Jessica

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not MY family Have you ever walked away from a child throwing a temper tantrum in a store? Have you ever been picked up for speeding right out in front of your child’s school?

By popular demand the ‘Hood Magazine will launch a new section in our November issue titled, “Not MY Family.” This is a great place for you to share your most embarrassing moments or stories about your family.

Let the laughter begin!

Submit your story to: hoodlums@thehoodmagazine.com

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MARCH OF DIMES SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION ‘ H O O D O R G A N I Z AT I O N Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Hilton Garden Inn, Garden Ballroom

UNCOVER SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL Featured Host, Jim Wooster

AND BECOME A PART OF OFFERING HOPE AND HELP

Featured Hostess, Sylvia Henkin

Please RSVP for tickets or a table

by September 30th, 2010.

Contact the March of Dimes at 334-8203.

CHAMPIONING A HEALTHY START FOR EVERY BABY.

Only once a year can you indulge your desire for exquisite food and wine from the best chefs in the Sioux Empire area, all while supporting a very important cause in South Dakota. October 13th, 2010 marks the 11th Annual Signature Chef’s Auction to benefit the March of Dimes.

Special Guest Emcees for the Evening MARCH OF DIMES SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Hiltonevening Garden Inn, Garden Ballroom This spectacular will begin with an enticing

sampling of foods from Sioux Falls culinary masters and a wide variety of wines for the most refined palates. This year’s live auction will be emceed by Featured Host,HostJim Wooster local celebrities Jim Woster and Sylvia Henkin.

The Jim Woster Hostess Sylvia Henkin entertaining and witty team will keep the crowds Featured Hostess, Sylvia Henkin entertained while supporters can browse through a information about the signs of preterm labor. The wide selection of silent auction items which are up March of Dimes will also continue to provide support for grabs as well. that have a baby in the NICU and provide Please RSVP forthetickets or Sioux a tabletolifefamilies Not only will you be enjoying finest foods saving therapy to help premature babies develop SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL Falls has offer, you will also30th, be supporting a very UNCOVER bytoSeptember 2010. stronger lungs. important cause. Funds raised will benefit the South Contact the March of Dimes at 334-8203.

Dakota March of Dimes in their effort to prevent pre- For more information about this exciting event or to find out how you can get involved, please maturity, infant mortality and birth defects. Imagine a baby born small enough to fit into the palm of your contact the March of Dimes at 605-334-8203 or n START FOR EVERY BABY. sd450@marchofdimes.com. hand. The reality is that 12.7% of all births in South CHAMPIONING A HEALTHY Dakota result in a baby being born too soon. As a MARCH OF DIMES community, we can make a difference. We can fight SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION the epidemic that is not only dramatically affecting our state, but our nation as well. With the funds Wednesday, October 13, 2010 raised at the Signature Chef’s Auction, the South Hilton Garden Inn, Garden Ballroom Dakota March of Dimes can provide proper prenatal

AND BECOME A PART OF OFFERING HOPE AND HELP

Featured Host, Jim Wooster Featured Hostess, Sylvia Henkin Please RSVP for tickets or a table

by September 30th, 2010.

Contact the March of Dimes at 334-8203.

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LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD

Are your kids ready for some

ZumbAtomic®?

By Carrie King, CPT, Exercise Specialist, Sanford Health As parents, we strive to teach our children healthy habits that will last throughout their lives. With childhood obesity rates rising at a frightening pace, getting them off the couch and on their feet isn’t always the easiest of tasks.

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A new program at the Sanford Wellness Center in Sioux Falls strives to ease those concerns for parents, while offering a fun, energetic way for kids to get exercise without even knowing they’re working out.

The ZumbAtomic program ensures that children are learning habits that will get them off on the right foot for the rest of their lives.

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Sanford Wellness Center now offers the ZumbAtomic fitness program for children age 4

to 12. Zumba is a popular workout program that combines Latin and Caribbean dance music with a cardio and strength workout. ZumbAtomic combines the Zumba program’s moves (salsa, hip-hop and more) with high octane workouts that maximize fun and encourage fitness.

Parents will be excited to see their children’s energy and fitness levels soar during this safe and effective program. The ZumbAtomic program ensures that children are learning habits that will get them off on the right foot for the rest of their lives.

To get more information about this program, call the Sanford Wellness Center at 605-328-1600. n

‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

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FA M I LY H O O D

“I’m a SuperHero, I can do anything.”

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How to Keep a Safe House Brighten a child’s world with a

Wonder Cape “I’m Superman, I can do anything.”

Michael and Amy Pankratz have seen how serious illness can affect families, particularly the children. It was only a little over a year ago when Isabella Pankratz was admitted to the Sanford Children’s Hospital for a weekend stint getting antibiotics to fight off a nasty bug. It was there that the Pankratz family learned that you can not take anything for granted. While Isabella was in the hospital, she wanted her Wonder Cape that Amy’s sister had made for her. All of the other guests in the hospital wanted capes just like Isabella’s and the idea for Wonder Capes and Comfort Capes was born. >

Photo courtesy of Kristi Shanks Photography

Not only were these words muttered by the infamous Superman in the Kingdom Come series, but countless superheroes shout these words up and down the halls of hospitals all across the country thanks to the tireless work of one family.

Founder Amy Pankratz with husband Michael and family.

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FA M I LY H O O D On this special day, two very beautiful capes (and some very yummy allergy free cupcakes from Blue Egg Bakery) were given to a few amazing girls named Katarah and Majesta.

Katarah has sensory processing disorder, multiple food allergies, and failure to thrive. She is on a feeding tube 11 hours a day and can not have any trace of gluten/wheat, casein, eggs, oranges, and peanuts. Katarah has an 8 page allergy list that is carried with her all of the time.

This family has never stopped fighting for their little girl or believing that miracles do happen. “I am blessed with them and this journey they are on. Sometimes it hurts to be a Mom, sometimes they don’t understand we simply can’t explain the unexplainable. Yet we can teach them to love, pray and trust in Jesus!” Katarah and Majesta’s mother has never left the girls side through all of the hospital stays, all of the doctor appointments, and all of the time it takes to educate others about how dangerous food allergies can be.

The amazing journey is not only one that the ill child has to battle through but siblings also share in the ups and downs of the journey.. Wonder Capes feel that every child is “Wonder-full” and every child deserves a cape! When a cape is presented to an ill child, all children in the family are also blessed with capes.

A true testament to the love of a sister and the strength that family can provide to an ill child can be seen through the words of Katarah and Majesta’s mother, “Majesta is so beautiful! She just helps me out when I need it, she calms Katarah when she is upset. I don’t think Majesta realizes how amazing she is. Life would be nothing without those girls. People come and go in our lives…stop them before they pass and simply say ‘Thank You’.”

every child is a gift, a miracle, and should be treated as such ...

Sisters Majesta and Katarah enjoy some bonding time (top left) and Katarah takes her Wonder Cape for a test flight (above).

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FA M I LY H O O D

“Every child is a gift, a miracle, and should be treated as such,” comments Wonder Capes founder, Amy. When families are going through difficult times in their lives, it is easy to forget to take the time to smile and enjoy our time with loved ones. Wonder Capes allow children to feel magical no matter where they are. A hospital bed can be turned into a magical fortress or a tree house that only select children can enter. Wonder Capes allow a child to forget the circumstances that restrict them and a few pieces of fabric sewn with such amazing love and care can allow a child to feel freer than some of them have ever felt.

In the words of the amazing mother and creator of Wonder Capes, “The reason the capes are here today, is from a simple request from our child. I didn’t want any part of this journey to be lost on anything but the focus of a child, your child, my child, all the children. We first and foremost are parents, we’ve been given the greatest gift ever to be had; our beautiful miracles of children – and for that I’ll always be eternally grateful.” n

p ‘hood should Want to brighten the life of an ill child this holiday season?

Go to www.wondercapes.com to find out how you can donate a cape to a hospitalized child this holiday season.

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‘HOOD GOOD BOOK REVIEW

A Lemon Without the Sour Reading to children is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. The time spent reading can be some of the greatest memories of a child’s life.

A Lemon without the Sour gives every parent the opportunity to express their love for their child while sharing the valuable treasure of story time. The story uses a number of beautiful metaphors and whimsical illustrations to describe the life altering emotion a child evokes within our hearts.

Local author and teacher, McKinsey Dannenbring was inspired to create this heartwarming book by her daughters fun-loving, quirky innocence. When a child asks her parent what the world was like before she born, she receives a series of answers reflecting the beautiful emotions a parent feels when a child enters their life.

Full-color, gorgeous illustrations throughout this book by Lindsey Hammer makes this book one that every child will be drawn to. Brightly colored pictures of frogs, trains and of course, lemons, make every reader wonder what new creation is awaiting them on the next page.

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‘HOOD ADVICE

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SAVE Your Milk Money

By Shaina Herrmann Milk is an excellent source of nutrition. Milk provides the nutrients you need for strong bones and a good immune system.

The health benefits to Sioux Falls Frugal Mom Shaina, with drinking milk are inhusband Gage and daughter Zoe. numerous, yet families today are not lining up in the store purchasing as much milk as possible, they are actually reducing the amount of milk they purchase on a weekly basis. Why is this happening? It is because the average cost of milk is now $3.67 per gallon.

The price is even higher for whole milk. For the family that purchases 3 or more gallons per week, purchasing milk can be quite an expense. Thankfully, there are several ways you can save on milk here in Sioux Falls. Here is a list of local businesses that offer discounts on milk.

Monday is Milk Monday: The Gas Stop - $1.00 off Land O’ Lakes Milk Get N Go - $1.00 off Milk Franklin Food Market - $1.00 off Shurfresh Milk Sunshine Foods - 2 gallons of milk for $5.00

Additional Milk Savings: Freedom Valu Center Stations: Every Tuesday you can purchase two gallons of milk at Freedom Gas Stations for $4.88 (this includes whole milk). They also have a punch card available. Buy 12 gallons, get 1 Free!

BP in Hartford: $1.99 Milk on Wednesdays with gas purchase.

County Fair Food Stores in Dell Rapids: Tuesdays you can get 3 gallons of Shurfresh Milk for $9.00 Kum & Go: Every day you can purchase 2 gallons of Land O’ Lakes Milk for $5.00! This includes whole milk.

You must purchase two to get the discount.

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Preschool

Program Pointers

By Jada England, Youth Enrichment Services Choosing the right preschool program for your child can be overwhelming. As the parent of a preschooler, I send my son to a great preschool and have observed the program in action; however, when I first began looking I am not sure I knew what to look for in a program. Finding the right preschool for you and your child can be simplified by knowing a few things up front.

First of all, do you need full time care in addition to preschool or is a half day program best for your schedule? Does your child do better in a small setting or larger setting? Is price a factor? Word of mouth and recommendations from family and friends can be great ways to find a good preschool program.

Every parent wants their child to be happy and receive a good education at the same time, but what does that mean? More than anything, preschool is preparation for kindergarten and beyond. Talk with teachers and the center’s director, and most importantly, tour the programs. Look for clean, safe, childoriented classrooms and play areas, proper child to teacher ratios, as well as education and degree requirements for the teachers. Ask about the curriculum the center uses and how it will help get your child ready for school. Be sure to ask how the program will give you feedback on your child’s progress.

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CHILDHOOD

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LIFESTYLES Childhood obesity is a quiet storm that is affecting a significant portion of our children. We currently consider childhood obesity an epidemic, which if not controlled in the near future, is on a path of being a catastrophic problem.

The statistics of the childhood obesity epidemic are frightening.

• The percentage of obese 6 to 11 year old children more than quadrupled between 1974 and 2004.

• This is the first time in two generations that our current youth are projected to have a shorter lifespan than past generations, primarily due to childhood obesity.

• Obesity-related hospitalizations for children doubled between 1999 and 2008.

• The costs of hospitalizations related to childhood obesity rose from $125.9 million in 2001 to $237.6 million in 2005.

Families can change their lifestyles together to ensure positive life long habits are formed by our children. A local organization, Dakota Kids, is partnering with local schools and organizations to teach children life skills about the basics of nutrition, exercise, and teamwork. The Dakota Kids program encourages children to begin to understand that the foods and drinks they consume contain calories, salt, sugar, and fat. Kids are then encouraged to share what they have learned with siblings, parents, and fellow students and promote positive life choices to others around them.

Parents can make small changes to their lifestyle that will have a positive effect on their family’s long term health such as becoming label readers and finding foods that have less sugar, salt, calories and fat. Parents can take the time to plan their family’s meals and say no to frequent trips to drive thru restaurants. Parents should not encourage their children to diet to lose weight; rather, children should be encouraged make smarter food choices and move more to become healthier. n

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

7-8 year olds 9-11 year olds Events appropriate for ALL age groups

12-13 year olds

Friday, October 1 11:00am-7:00pm....................................................................................................................................Pumpkin Picking Days, Garden of Weedin’ 5:00pm-8:00pm…….…..............................................................................................................................…...First Friday, Downtown Sioux Falls 5:00pm-8:00pm…….….......................................................................................................................…...Free First Friday, Washington Pavillion 7:00pm-8:00pm…….…......................................................................................................…...Central Baptist Book Fair/Clifford, Barnes & Noble

Saturday, October 2 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.........................................................................................................................................................Kids Workshop, Home Depot 9:00am-11:00am ..........................................................................................................................Festival of Bands Parade, Downtown Sioux Falls 10:00am-11:00am..............................................................................Paint Me a Story, Pumpkin Patch, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 10:00am-5:00pm.......................................................................................................................................Harvest Festival, Country Apple Orchard 10:00am-1:00pm............................................................................................... Free Family Fall Craft, Sertoma Park Shelter (preregistration required) 11:00am-11:35am....................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 11:00am-7:00pm...................................................................................................................................Pumpkin Picking Days, Garden of Weedin’ 12:00pm-1:00pm…….…..............................................................................................................Cartwheel Clinic, $10, Star Performance Complex 1:00pm-5:00pm…….….....................................................................................................................….FestiFall, Newton Hills State Park, Canton 1:00pm-3:00pm…….….................................................................................................. Back Handspring Clinic, $20, Star Performance Complex 10:45am-11:20am.............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Sunday, October 3 11:00am-7:00pm...................................................................................................................................Pumpkin Picking Days, Garden of Weedin’ 12:00pm-5:00pm.......................................................................................................................................Harvest Festival, Country Apple Orchard

Monday, October 4 10:45am-11:15am.............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, October 5 10:00am-11:00am....................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Main Library 10:00am-11:00am....................................................................................................................................................... Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:00am-11:00am…….…........................................................................................................Happy Birthday Dora Storytime, Barnes and Noble

Wednesday, October 6 10:45am-11:15am...............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library 7:00pm-8:30pm.........................................................................................Princess Ball for Fathers and Daughters, $19, DANCE Ballroom and Studio

Thursday, October 7 10:45am-11:15am.............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 3:00pm-4:00pm…….…........................................................................................................................................... Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Friday, October 8 11:00am-7:00pm....................................................................................................................................Pumpkin Picking Days, Garden of Weedin’ 7:00pm-8:00pm…….…......................................................................................................…..................American Girl Event, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, October 9 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.........................................................................................................................................................Kids Workshop, Home Depot 9:30am-11:30am.........................................................Big Brother/Big Sister Class, $20 Childbirth Resource Center, Ann Behrdahl Hall-Room # 121 10:00am-5:00pm............................................................................................................................................Pumpkin Fest, Country Apple Orchard 10:00am-11:00am................................................................................................................................Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic, Flapping Bat 11:00am-11:35am...............................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Main Library 11:00am-7:00pm...................................................................................................................................Pumpkin Picking Days, Garden of Weedin’

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS

4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds

9-11 year olds

12-13 year olds

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Sunday, October 10 11:00am-7:00pm...................................................................................................................................Pumpkin Picking Days, Garden of Weedin’ 12:00pm-5:00pm............................................................................................................................................Pumpkin Fest, Country Apple Orchard

Monday, October 11 9:00am-3:00pm................................................................................................Supersitters! Babysitting Smarts, $39, Instructional Planning Center 10:45am-11:15am.............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library 1:30pm-3:00pm…….….....................................................................School Spirit Workshop, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required) 3:00pm-5:00pm..................................................................................................................Lords and Ladies, $25, DANCE Ballroom and Studio

Tuesday, October 12 10:00am-11:00am....................................................................................................................................................... Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:00am-11:00am…….…...........................................................................................Where the Wild Things Are Storytime, Barnes and Noble 1:00pm-1:30pm…….…..............................................................Barbie’s Project Runway, $19, Museum of Visual Materials (preregistration required) 1:30pm-3:00pm…….….....................................................................School Spirit Workshop, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required)

Wednesday, October 13 10:45am-11:15am................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library

Thursday, October 14 10:45am-11:15am....................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 3:00pm-4:00pm…….…........................................................................................................................................... Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Friday, October 15 9:00am-1:00pm..............................................................................................................O’Gorman Jr High School Day Bookfair, Barnes and Noble 2:00pm-9:00pm..........................................................................................................................................Etc Expo For Her, $4, Convention Center 7:00pm-8:00pm......................................................................................................................Discovery Elementary Day Bookfair, Barnes and Noble

Saturday, October 16 9:00am-12:00pm................................................................................................................Once Upon a Story Reading Festival, Ramkota Exhibit Hall 9:00am-5:00pm…….….......................................................................................................................... Etc Expo For Her, $4, Convention Center 10:00am-12:00pm.................................................................................................Grossology, $17, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-11:00am...............................................................................Paint Me a Story, Monster Mash, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm…….…...................................................................................Photography, $17, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required)) 11:00am-11:35am..............................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Main Library 6:30pm-8:00pm......................................................New Baby in Our Family, $10, Pediatric Conference Room, Avera McKennan (preregistration required)

Sunday, October 17 1:00pm-4:00pm.......................................................................................................................Learn to Dance at the OCM, Old Courthouse Museum

Monday, October 18 10:45am-11:15am.............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, October 19 10:00am-11:00am....................................................................................................................................................... Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:00am-11:00am…….…...........................................................................................................All Things Orange Storytime, Barnes and Noble 10:45am-11:15am....................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library

Wednesday, October 20 10:45am-11:15am................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library

Thursday, October 21 9:00am-11:30am............................................................................................................Kids Activity Day, Apple Harvest, Old Courthouse Museum 10:45am-11:20am....................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 1:00pm-2:30pm.............................................................................................................Kids Activity Day, Apple Harvest, Old Courthouse Museum 3:00pm-4:00pm…….…........................................................................................................................................... Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Friday, October 22 5:30pm-8:00pm..............................................................................................................................................................Zoo Boo, Great Plains Zoo

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4-6 year olds

7-8 year olds

9-11 year olds

12-13 year olds

Events appropriate for ALL age groups Saturday, October 23 9:00am-1:00pm..........................................................Paint Me a Story, Children Are Like the Seasons, $20, Color Me Mine (preregistration required) 9:30am-12:00pm…….….......................................................................Fused Window Hanging, $15, Dakota Stained Glass (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm.................................................................................................Photography, $17, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required) 10:00am-12:00pm…….…......................................................................................Grossology, $17, Washington Pavillion (preregistration required)) 10:00am-11:00am.....................................................................................................................................................Build and Grow Clinic, Lowe’s 10:00am-11:15am............................................................................ZooCamp: Zookeeper for a Day, $12, Great Plains Zoo (preregistration required) 11:00am-11:35am..............................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Main Library 11:00am-12:00pm.......................................................................................................................................Halloween Storytime, Barnes and Noble 1:30pm-3:30pm...........................................................................................................................Mosaic Votive Holder, $15, Dakota Stained Glass 3:30pm-6:00pm..............................................................................................................................................................Zoo Boo, Great Plains Zoo 7:00pm-8:00pm...............................................................................................................................................Halloween Stories, Barnes and Noble

Sunday, October 24 3:30pm-6:00pm..............................................................................................................................................................Zoo Boo, Great Plains Zoo

Monday, October 25 10:45am-11:15am.............................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Oak View Library

Tuesday, October 26 10:00am-11:00am....................................................................................................................................................... Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:00am-11:00am…….….................................................................................................Bats, Spiders and Ghosts Storytime, Barnes and Noble

Wednesday, October 27 10:45am-11:15am................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Ronning Library

Thursday, October 28 10:45am-11:15am....................................................................................................................................................Family Storytime, Caille Library 3:00pm-4:00pm…….…........................................................................................................................................... Crafty Kids, Oak View Library

Saturday, October 30 11:00am-11:35am..............................................................................................................................................................Storytime, Main Library 12:00pm-5:00pm..................................................................FREE ’Hood-o-ween Family Fun Festival, 8th & Railroad Center, Downtown Sioux Falls 1:30pm-3:30pm..............................................................................................................................Mosaic Votive Holder, $15, Dakota Stained Glass 5:00pm-8:00pm....................................................................................................Spooktacular Trails Walk in the Park. Big Sioux Rec Area, Brandon

Sunday, October 31 1:00pm-4:00pm.......................................................................................................................................Halloween Party, Old Courthouse Museum

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FA M I LY H O O D

BOO! ‘Hood kids show off their best costumes from Halloween last year. Can’t wait to see what they have planned for this year!

Daxson Fire-breathing dragon

Lydia Wonderful Witch Jonathon Superman

Natasha Udderly terrific cow

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FA M I LY H O O D Alison & Cole Raggedy Ann & Andy

Tanner Wildlife Explorer

K A R A’ S K R E AT I O N S

DIY No-Sew Capes out of an old T-Shirt!

What you need: Red t-shirt (long or short sleeves) Scissors Felt Computer printout of Superman symbol Craft glue

Getting started: 1. Cut the front of your red t-shirt on the dotted lines shown here. Your cape will have a collar and arm rings.

2. Print out Superman symbol on paper. Cut around symbol on red and yellow felt to make the Superman symbol.

Use craft glue to glue pieces together. Then glue all pieces to the back of your cape.

3. To complete your look, add your cape to a blue sweat suit with another felt symbol on the front. You could also add some red underwear with a yellow electrical tape waste band. (optional) For more how to details and extra how-to photos, go to www.karascreative place.blogspot.com and look for DIY Superhero Costumes under the HOOD tab. n October 2010 | thehoodmagazine.com | 19

Tips For A Safer,

Less Spooky

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Halloween Experience

Halloween is a fun time, especially for kids who get to go trick-or-treating and have a little fun dressing up.

However, you need to remember to keep kids safe during the experience, says Dr. Kara Bruning, a pediatrician at Avera McGreevy Clinic in Sioux Falls. She recommends the following to make the night safe and far less spooky: 1. Pick out costumes carefully. Dark costumes are tough for drivers to see.

2. Add some reflective tape to the costume and the Trick – or – Treat bag to increase visibility.

3. Obtain fresh batteries for the flashlights.

4. Try to avoid masks for little ones as this can limit their vision. Face paint or hats work better.

5. As for Halloween treats, encourage your kids to eat a good dinner before they start trick-or-treating.

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin with her husband, Max and their son Zachary Lars.

Parents face new challenges almost constantly, from food allergies to potty training, bedding choices to limiting TV time. In addition to these and many other trials, parents in politics have an extra set of responsibilities most never face. How do these “super parents” deal with the extra pressure? As mothers in politics, Kristi Noem and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin are South Dakota mothers who are concerned with our future. We were lucky to be able to interview these two remarkable women on the challenges they face as both politicians and mothers.

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6. Wait to eat the candy until a responsible adult can inspect it.

7. Throw away any unwrapped, open, or suspicious looking candy.

8. Let the kids eat some candy, and then put it away.

“Last year, we went trick-or-treating with friends in our neighborhood, and the kids had a blast,” Dr. Bruning says.

“I made some cupcakes for the families in our area that I knew. I placed them in baggies and handed them directly to the parents with the message that I had personally made them. That way when the kids got home, the parents would remember where the cupcakes came from.

As a parent, I would not let my child eat a homemade Halloween treat from someone I did not know. When it comes from a friend, I feel much safer.”

How has parenthood affected your career as a politician?

Are things more stressful now?

Kristi: My children are my life and we are busy, but wouldn’t have it any other way. We do everything as a family and that includes both public service and political events. It’s been an amazing teaching experience for my kids to understand the role of government in our lives.

Stephanie: I face the same challenges that all mothers face to balance my career and personal life. I have noticed I’ve become better at managing my time and keeping things separate.

Parenting has given me a new, more relaxed perspective.

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Is it hard to keep your political and family lives separate, or do you want them to go hand in hand?

Stephanie: As a mother you want to protect your child. But as a politician, most facets of your life are open to the public. Even when Congressional schedules get hectic, it’s a priority for me to have family time. It keeps me grounded and focused.

Kristi: I love having my family involved in my career. It gives me strength and reminds me of why I’m in public service. That being said, it is our priority to always schedule quality family time.

Dr. Kara Bruning with her husband and 2 daughters.

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Politics & Motherhood

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Has parenting changed your stance on any political issues important to South Dakota?

Kristi: It has strengthened my position on ending our nations deficit spending. Responsible adults give their children a country that affords them the same opportunities we have had. South Dakota has a quality of life that is unsurpassed. We must focus on creating jobs and strengthening our economy so our young people have plenty of opportunities.

Stephanie: Being a parent strengthens my resolve to ensure our children have good opportunities like we have had. It’s been one of my focuses to get the nation’s fiscal problems resolved.

We can’t leave future generations with debt due to our own irresponsibility.

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How do you and your family like to relax and have fun?

Stephanie: We love spending time in the Black Hills, This summer we rented a boat to fish on Sheridan Lake and also took Zachary to Dinosaur Park for the first time. We love time with our extended family boating or being on my dad’s ranch.

We also love to bike around Brookings and go to the playground with Zachary.

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Kristi: At our ranch we play with our dogs, ride horses and enjoy going to sporting events and movies together. Our family all lives very close to us, so we spend a lot of time with them too.

What advice have you been given as a mother that has been most helpful to you?

Kristi: When I had my first daughter, my grandmother said “Say yes as often as you can because so many times you must say

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no”. I try to remember that for my family. It has resulted in so many new experiences for us, which have been rewarding, even when it might have been easier to say no.

Stephanie: In Congress and South Dakota, I’m lucky to know women with years of parenting wisdom to share. This has helped me with the particular challenges of being in Congress while being a mom. I am always reminded that it’s important to set guidelines for your time to stay balanced. I’m also often on the phone with my mother, trading stories.

About the candidates Kristi Noem was elected to the District 6 House of Representatives in the fall of 2006. Kristi currently serves as the Assistant Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, to which she was elected at the beginning of her second term in 2008. Kristi, 38, lives with her husband, Bryon, and three children, Kassidy, Kennedy, and Booker, on a ranch near Castlewood, where the family has raised Angus cattle and also shown Quarter Horses.

Kristi actively farmed with her family for 17 years, owned and operated a hunting operation, and helped manage their family restaurant.

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin grew up on her family’s farm and ranch near Houghton, in Brown County. She lives in Brookings with her husband Max and their child, Zachary Lars. She is a member of Brookings Rotary and First Lutheran Church. She has served as the executive director of the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation, and has also taught courses on public service and politics at Augustana College and South Dakota State University. n

Kristi Noem with her husband, Byron, and three children, Kassidy, Kennedy, and Booker.

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Breakfast

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Lunch

Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Lunchbox Turkey “Sushi”

ABC Melt

Creamy and Crunchy Ham Sandwich

1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 medium ripe banana 2 Tbsp. nonfat dry milk powder 1 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter

2 English muffins 4 slices Canadian bacon 1 medium apple 4 slices Swiss cheese t e a r o u t fo r s h o p p i n g

Chewy Energy Bars

2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal 2 cups old fashioned oats 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter

Hashbrown Hotdish

2 lbs hash browns 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (16 oz) carton sour cream 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1 lb breakfast meat of choice (sausage, bacon, ham)

Fruit Pizza

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 3 cups of your choice of fresh or frozen fruit

1/2 cup Minute Rice 1 spinach flour tortilla 2-3 tablespoons ranch dressing 3-4 slices turkey breast 2 red bell pepper strips 2 slices cheddar or provolone cheese

2 tablespoons shredded carrots 1 tablespoon raisins 1 romaine lettuce leaf 4 slices ham 1 slice cheddar cheese

Cinnamon Raisin Foldover Sandwiches 2 slices cinnamon raisin bread 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 teaspoon raspberry preserves

Potato Pancakes

2 cups grated potato 1/2 cup grated onion (optional)

Staples Needed Breakfast

Butter, powdered sugar, flour, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, mustard

Easy Ham and Cheese Wrap 1 flour tortilla (8 inch) 1 lettuce leaf 1 slice cheddar cheese 6 slices ham

Lunch

Salt, pepper, mayo, bread, eggs, flour Check your cupboard for the above mentioned items before heading to the store. If you are running low, add the item to your personal list above.

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Bacon Chicken Club Pizza

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Zucchini Casserole

Corn Bread Chicken Tenders

Chicken Pot Pie

Salsa Sloppy Joes

Open Faced Pizza Burgers

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

1 prebaked 12 in pizza crust 4 oz cream cheese 1 shallot 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 slices bacon 2 tsp. ranch salad dressing mix 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 plum tomato

1 pkg Ready to Use pie crust (2 crusts) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 pkg frozen peas and carrots 1 can (1 3/4 cup) chicken broth

1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces 6 hamburger buns 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Teriyaki Chicken

3/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons sherry, optional 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 12 chicken drumsticks

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1/4 cup corn bread/muffin mix 3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing 6 chicken tenderloins (or 2 chicken breasts cut into 3 strips each)

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1 lb hamburger 7 cups sliced zucchini 1/2 cup onion 1 cup grated carrot 2 cups Pepperidge Farm dressing 1 can cream of chicken soup

4 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey 1 cup Corn Flakes or Wheat Flakes 1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 jar (10 oz) enchilada sauce 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 2/3 cup (6 oz) plain low-fat yogurt 2 cups shredded lettuce 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup chopped tomato

1 lb ground beef 1 1/3 cups salsa 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup 8 hamburger buns

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow mac 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce 2 cups (8 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 30 slices pepperoni 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives

Cheesy, Corn & Potato Chowder 10 strips of bacon 1 large onion 1 cup diced carrots 2 1/2 cups potatoes 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

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Breakfast Recipes Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie Ingredients 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 medium ripe banana 2 Tbsp. nonfat dry milk powder 1 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter 2 ice cubes Directions In a blender, combine all ingredients; cover and process for 30-40 seconds or until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour into a chilled glass; serve immediately. ly

ABC Melt

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Ingredients 2 English muffins, split and toasted 2 tsp. prepared mustard 4 slices Canadian bacon 1 medium apple, thinly sliced 4 slices Swiss cheese Directions Place muffin halves, cut side up, on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with mustard; layer with Canadian bacon, apple slices and cheese. Bake at 350* for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Chewy Energy Bars

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal 2 cups old fashioned oats 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats and wheat germ. In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup, peanut butter and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until peanut butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well.

Transfer to a greased 9 in square pan.

Gently press cereal mixture evenly into pan. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

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Hashbrown Hotdish

Ingredients 2 lbs hash browns 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (16 oz) carton sour cream 1/2 stick margarine (melted) 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1 lb breakfast meat of choice (sausage, bacon, ham) salt and pepper to taste Topping Ingredients: 2 cups crushed corn flakes 1/2 stick margarine (melted) Directions Preheat oven to 350*. Mix all hotdish ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Spread mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Combine corn flakes and margarine and spread over top of hotdish.

Bake uncovered, at 350* for 1 hour.

Recipe provided courtesy of Jessica Leigh on The Hood Magazine’s Facebook page

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Fruit Pizza

Ingredients Crust Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups flour Mix together and pat onto a greased pizza pan. Bake at 350* for 10 minutes.

Frosting Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 teaspon vanilla Directions Mix frosting ingredients together and spread over cooled crust. Add fruit (banana, straweberries, peaches, kiwi, etc).

Recipe provided courtesy of Brenda Sattler on The Hood Magazine’s Facebook page

Lunchbox Recipes Lunchbox Turkey “Sushi”

Ingredients 1/2 cup Minute Rice 1 spinach flour tortilla 2-3 tablespoons ranch dressing 3-4 slices turkey breast 2 red bell pepper strips, 1/4 inch wide 2 slices deli-cut cheddar or provolone cheese, cut into 1/2 inch stripes Salt and pepper to taste Directions Prepare Minute Rice according to package directions. Coat tortilla evenly with dressing.

Cover with slices of turkey. Pile some rice onto one side of the turkey. Arrange pepper strips and cheese strips in a line on top of the rice. Season it with salt and pepper. Wrap and roll the sandwich up so the ingredients resemble a sushi roll with the cheese and veggies at the center of the rice. Cut the sandwich wrap into 2 inch long pieces. Arrange in Tupperware and pack up for lunch!

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Creamy and Crunchy Ham Sandwich

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Mayo 2 tablespoons shredded carrots 1 tablespoon raisins 2 slices whole wheat bread 1 romaine lettuce leaf 4 slices ham 1 slice cheddar cheese Directions Mix mayo, carrots, and raisins. Fill bread slices with carrot mixture and remaining ingredients. Wrap and pack up for lunch!

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Cinnamon Raisin Foldover Sandwiches

Ingredients 2 slices cinnamon raisin bread 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 teaspoon raspberry preserves Directions Spread centers of bread slices with cream cheese, then preserves. Fold diagonally in half; pinch edges together to seal. Wrap up and put in a tuppeware container for lunch!

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Dinner Recipes

Potato Pancakes

Bacon Chicken Club Pizza

Ingredients 2 cups grated potato 1/2 cup grated onion (optional) 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Coarsely grate the potatoes and onions into a large mixing bowl or shred in a food processor. Squeeze out the excess liquid. Add the beaten eggs and stir to mix thoroughly. Add the flor and salt and stir well. Add a small amount of oil to a nonstick frying pan. Cook on medium-low heat until pancakes have browned on the bottom (careful not to overcook). Flip the pancakes and cook on the other side until they are cooked through. Remove from pan and blot with paper towels, if needed.

Ingredients 1 flour tortilla (8 inch) 1 tablespoon Mayo 1 lettuce leaf 1 slice cheddar cheese 6 slices ham Directions Spread tortilla with mayo. Top with lettuce, cheese, and ham. Roll up. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and pack in your lunchbox! **Serve with applesauce, apple butter, or yogurt

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Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients 1 lb hamburger 7 cups sliced zucchini 1/2 cup onion 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup butter 2 cups Pepperidge Farm dressing 1 cup sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup Directions Brown hamburger, drain, and set aside.

Simmer zucchini and onion in olive oil (don’t let it get mushy). Add one cup grated carrot. In a separate bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter and toss with dressing. Mix meat and veggies with sour cream and cream of chicken soup, set aside. Put half of dressing mixture in a 9x13 glass dish.

Layer meat mixture on top of dressing.

Top with remaining dressing mixture.

Bake at 350* until mixture bubbles and dressing is crisp.

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Ingredients 1 pkg Ready to Use pie crust (2 crusts) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 pkg frozen peas and carrots 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 1 can (1 3/4 cup) chicken broth 2/3 cup milk Directions Preaheat oven to 425*. Cook chicken and cut up. Cook peas and carrots. Melt butter in pan. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is bubbly. Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for one minute. Add chicken, peas, and carrots, remove from heat.

Place one pie crust in greased pan. Pour mixture into pie pan. Place other pie crust on top and cut slits in crust. Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool before cutting.

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Open Faced Pizza Burgers

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded partskim mozzarella cheese Directions In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well. Spoon onto buns; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. *Note: These are easy to freeze for lunches later.

Place the split and toasted buns on baking sheet.

Spoon the meat mixture onto buns; freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to heavy-duty resealable plastic bags or airtight containers. To reheat, thaw, sprinkle with cheese and broil until cheese is melted.

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Easy Ham and Cheese Wrap

Ingredients 1 prebaked 12 in pizza crust 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 shallot, minced 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 slices bacon, cooked, cut into 1 in pieces 1/4 cup sour cream 3 Tbsp. 2% milk 2 tsp. ranch salad dressing mix 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped Directions Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan.

Combine cream cheese and shallot; spread over crust. Top with chicken, cheeses, and bacon. Bake at 425* for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, and dressing mix. Sprinkle lettuce and tomato over pizza; drizzle with dressing.

Breakfast D

Chicken Pot Pie

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Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons sherry, optional 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 12 chicken drumsticks Directions In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, sherry if desired, ginger and garlic powder; add drumsticks. Seal bag and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375* for 35 to 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 180* and juices run clear. t e a r o u t fo r c o o k i n g

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients 4 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey 1 cup Corn Flakes or Wheat Flakes 1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 jar (10 oz) enchilada sauce 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 2/3 cup (6 oz) plain low-fat yogurt 2 cups shredded lettuce 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup chopped tomato Directions Stir together chicken, Corn Flakes, cheese, enchilada sauce, and tomato sauce. Pour into 1 1/2 quart flat casserole dish. Bake at 350* for 30 min or until thoroughly heated.

Remove from oven. Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture on plate. Layer yogurt, lettuce, green onion, and tomato on top of chicken mixture. Sprinkle with tortilla pieces and serve right away.

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Corn Bread Chicken Tenders

Ingredients 1/4 cup corn bread/muffin mix 3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing 6 chicken tenderloins (or 2 chicken breasts cut into 3 strips each) 2 teaspoons canola oil Directions Place corn bread mix and salad dressing in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in dressing, then roll in corn bread mix.

In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Breakfast D

Salsa Sloppy Joes

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 1/3 cups salsa 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup, undiluted 1 tablespoon brown sugar 8 hamburger buns, split Directions In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, soup and brown sugar. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Cheesy, Corn and Potato Chowder

Ingredients 10 strips of bacon, diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup diced carrots 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk 1 1/2 cups water 2 1/2 cups potatoes 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham pepper to taste Directions Fry bacon in large soup pot. Remove bacon. In drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. Add flour until blended.

Gradually add milk and water. Bring to boil; stir until thickened. Add potatoes, corn, bouillon, and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon. Yield 10 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Kara Weber via The Hood Magazine’s Facebook page

Recipes

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce 2 cups (8 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 30 slices pepperoni 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained Directions Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in the eggs, Paremsan cheese, sour cream and Italian seasoning. Transfer it to a greased 11x7 baking dish. Bake at 375* for 10 minutes.

Spread with pizza sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; top with pepperoni and olives. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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By Ashley Sandborn

Nestled in the Armory building on the WH Lyon Fairgrounds is the Sioux Empire Safety Village. Here, activity-based and multi-sensory safety awareness, training and instruction are provided for the Sioux Empire region.

people die from fire in the US every year,” said Renli.

“Our Power of Fire exhibit shows how to prevent or reduce your risk of having a fire, how to be prepared for a fire if one occurs, and how to properly use fire and safety equipment, like smoke alarms.”

Since its founding in 1998, the non-profit organization has dedicated themselves to providing information on how to prevent injuries and live a safer and more secure life. “Our focus is less on reacting to an emergency,” said Dave Renli, executive director of the Sioux Empire Safety Village. “We focus more on what to do to reduce the likelihood of having the problem in the first place and what steps each person can take to prevent themselves from having a farm-related, homerelated, or traffic-related injury. We want people to know the warning signs and then how they can modify their behavior accordingly to prevent an injury.”

Located directly next to the Power of Fire exhibit is the Safe House. It is an additional residence that teaches the importance of safety, but within the home. It has an interactive curriculum and self-guided tour that shows simple steps on how to safe-proof your home and significantly lower the risk of home-related injuries. It also provides information about fall prevention, poison control, burn safety, household chemical safety, strangulation, suffocation and choking prevention, and home security.

Over the last several years, the Sioux Empire Safety Village has expanded its services to further teach the importance of safety. 40,000 visitors have visited their Power of Fire exhibit since it came to the Fairgrounds in 2002. The exhibit is an actual home that was involved in a debilitating fire in 2001, and later donated by an insurance company.

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“Our curriculum is specifically designed for the fifth grade audience, and it’s focused on many helpful and easy tips that can be applied to your daily life,” says Lisa Schultz, development director for the Sioux Empire Safety Village. “We want to help people understand that injuries are not accidents, and that they can be avoided through proper education and enforcement programs.”

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