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by Scott Munger
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Norma Wilson
President
Vermillion Area Arts Council
Celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday at Washington Street Arts Center
Join us on Monday, January 18, for an Art for
Peace Exhibit and a Bargain Basement Sale at the
Washington Street Arts Center to honor the legacy of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Students from the University
of South Dakota’s Center for Academic Engagement
will assist Vermillion Area Arts Council volunteers
with both events.
In our Gallery, an Art for Peace Exhibit, from
1-6 p.m. will feature works by artists of all ages.
Hot apple cider and cookies will be served; and the
exhibit is free and open to the public. Visual artists
are invited to display original works addressing the
life of Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights issues,
social issues, or peace in any art form. All work must
be hand-delivered to Washington Street Arts Center
on Friday, January 15, from 4-6; or between 1 and 5
p.m. on Saturday, January 16 or Sunday, January 17.
Also on this national holiday, you can shop at our
Bargain Basement Sale, from 3-6 pm. If you would
like to donate new or gently used items for the sale,
bring them to the Arts Center basement on Friday,
January 15, from 4-6, between 1 and 5 p.m. on
Saturday, January 16, or between 1 and 2:30 p.m.,
Monday, January 18. For more information or to
volunteer, contact the Vermillion Area Arts Council,
vaacboard@yahoo.com, 605-675-9053.
Again in January, Paige Keck will offer art
classes for children at the Arts Center. “Ready,
Set, Draw” for children K - 6 will begin January
12. Classes begin at 3:45 and 6:30 and are held
on Tuesdays. Session I, consisting of 8 classes, is
from Jan. 12 - Mar. 2. “Ready, Set, Draw with Me”
for children ages 3 - 6 with an adult helper/mentor
will begin on January 20. Classes run one hour and
begin at 6:00 pm and will be held on Wednesdays.
Session I, consisting of four classes, runs form: Jan.
20 - Feb. 10
Session II: April 7 - 28
 For further
information about these classes, contact Paige Keck,
paigequinn@hotmail.com, 605-624-9773.
Please check the calendar on our website, vaac.
org, for other January events.
Wishing you all a Happy and Peaceful New Year.
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Citizens Academy Held for Vermillion Residents
The City of Vermillion is starting a Citizens Academy
for all Vermillion residents over the age of 18. The
Citizens Academy is a free, hands-on, interactive public
information program that allows citizens an insight into
City services and the functions of City departments.
The purpose of the Citizens Academy is to familiarize
citizens in the community with the City of Vermillion’s
government. The program will include the function of City
departments, explain the relationship between the City
Council, Planning Commission and City Administration,
allow an overview of the budgetary process and it will
provide an outlet for citizen input.
All participants interested in the Citizens Academy are
encouraged to attend all of the sessions in order to get the
most from the program. All sessions, unless otherwise
noted, start at 5:00 PM and will meet at City Hall. During
the course, several sessions will meet away from City Hall
at different department sites.
The sessions will be held February 16 and 23, March 2,
16, 23 and 29.
The Citizens Academy is a hands-on experience that
will allow Vermillion residents to get a behind the scenes
look of how your city government operates. The class will
graduate with a certificate in “Governmentology” and a
key to the City at the end of the last session. For more
information, please contact Evie Johnson at 605-677-7159
or eviej@cityofvermillion.com
Sessions
The Foundation of Your City Government
Introduction to the class, city government, and the
finances of the City. Come meet the City Council members
and take a tour of City Hall.
The Business of Water
There are more than 4000 residential, commercial,
and industrial connections to the City’s water and sewer
system. All water from the faucets, drains, and flushes
come from somewhere and go somewhere. Learn about
where that somewhere is and how we get clean water to
the places you need it most!
The Landfill: The You’ll Never Call it a “Dump”
Again Tour and the Recycling Loop
The sanitary landfill of today is not the dump of previous
generations. Come learn how the landfill operates and see
what stuff we are keeping out of the landfill because of
recycling.
Emergency Services – In the Line of Duty
Overview of VPD, Fire Department, and EMS
Potholes, Pavement, and Streetlights
Building and maintaining streets, drainage issues,
traffic flow and the street lights that light your path.
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Dallas The Kitchen Diva
Jewelry & Watch
by Angela Shelf Medearis
r e pa i r
A Smooth Start to a Healthy New Year
If you've resolved to be healthier this year, a nutritious
breakfast is one of the best ways to start your day. When
you eat a healthy breakfast, you consume less fat and
cholesterol, eat more vitamins and minerals, have higher
productivity throughout the morning and are more focused
on the tasks at hand. A healthy breakfast also helps with
weight loss, appetite control and can lower cholesterol,
which will reduce your risks for heart disease.
According to the American Dietetic Association,
breakfast is especially important for children and
adolescents. Children and adolescents who eat a healthy
breakfast have better concentration and problem-solving
skills, improved hand-eye coordination, are more alert
and creative, miss fewer days of school and are more
physically active.
If you've been skipping breakfast because you're
pressed for time, a vitamin- and nutrient-rich, power-
packed smoothie is the answer. Smoothies are easy to
make, can be easily adapted to suit individual tastes and
best of all, they're portable if you need a "breakfast to go."
These healthy smoothie recipes contain fruits, vegetables,
wheat germ and soft tofu. Wheat germ is the embryo
or kernel of the wheat. It's a rich source of protein,
fiber, unsaturated fat, vitamins E, B1, B2, B5 and B6,
phosphorus, zinc, thiamine and magnesium.
Wheat germ has natural antioxidants and helps prevent
heart disease, cancer and aging. Wheat germ also protects
the muscles, blood, lungs and eyes, and helps to prevent
blood clots. It also helps to strengthen your body's immune
system and increases your ability to cope with stress.
Wheat germ is a great source of natural fiber, which is
essential to maintaining regular bowel functions and
preventing constipation.
Soy milk and tofu add many health benefits to smoothie
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that all play a role in good health. Tofu is bland in taste,
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but easily absorbs and enhances the flavors of whatever
you combine it with while adding creaminess to your
smoothie. When selecting tofu, look for the softer, silken
varieties, as they are easier to incorporate in most drink or
sauce recipes.
Try these nutritious, vitamin-packed smoothies to
ensure you start your day the healthy way.
FRUITY TOFU SMOOTHIE
1 cup soft tofu
1 banana, divided
1/2 cup soy milk or orange juice
1/2 cup plain or vanilla soy yogurt
1/2 cup strawberries or blueberries, fresh or frozen, divided
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
Blend the tofu, half the banana, soy milk or orange juice,
yogurt, half the strawberries or blueberries and the wheat
germ until fairly smooth. Add the remaining banana and
strawberries and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Makes 3 to 4 (8 ounce) glasses.
MEAL IN A BLENDER
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 cup soft tofu
1 banana, sliced
1/2 orange, peeled and seeded, or 1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 small, raw sweet potato, peeled and diced into cubes
OR
1 small carrot, sliced into rounds
1/4 cup chopped kale or spinach, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
Puree all of the ingredients together in small batches
until smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 5 (8 ounce)
glasses.
Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children's
author, culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. Her
new cookbook is "The New African-American Kitchen." She is
known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and
host of "The Kitchen Diva!" cooking show on Hulu.com. Visit
her Web site at www.divapro.com. Her new inspirational book
is "Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home – A
Spiritual Memoir," co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr.
(www.dunnsmemorial.com).
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Paw’s Corner
by Sam Mazzotta
Don't Delay Puppy's Vaccinations
DEAR PAW'S CORNER: Please remind your readers
to vaccinate their puppies on schedule, exactly as advised by
their veterinarian. My son, who lives in a community with
many dog owners, heard recently that two puppies in the
community died from parvovirus. Puppies are incredibly
susceptible to this illness, and must be vaccinated against
it. We recently rescued an adult dog, "Shady," who became
very ill with parvo because she'd never been vaccinated.
Fortunately, because she is bigger, she has responded well
to treatment, but for a while she had a 50/50 chance. Most
puppies don't have remotely as good a chance. Get them
vaccinated! – Dee & Oz at Little Moose Farm
DEAR DEE & OZ: Thanks for the warning. Readers,
if you are holding off on getting your pets vaccinated for
any reason, take heed of this advice and schedule a vet
visit today.
Parvovirus is a extremely serious disease in dogs that
causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, which in turn leads
to severe dehydration. This alone is dangerous for puppies,
but parvovirus also can attack the heart muscle, which can
lead to sudden death. Dogs that survive the infection often
remain weakened for life. The virus is transmitted through
contact, particularly with infected fecal matter (dog poo).
(Note: Not all cases of diarrhea and vomiting are
parvovirus, but anytime a puppy exhibits the above
symptoms and is feverish and lethargic, a vet should be
contacted immediately.)
Puppies usually need multiple vaccinations over a few
weeks to ensure the parvo vaccine takes effect, and then
they should be vaccinated annually. So it's critical to keep
puppies on the vaccination schedule recommended by
your vet. Parvovirus is just one of many health dangers
that vaccination can prevent.
Send your tips, questions and comments to Paw's Corner, c/o
King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL
32853-6475, or e-mail them to ask@pawscorner.com.
(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
To Your Good Health
by Paul G. Donohue, M.D.
"Heart Disease" Covers Lots of Territory
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Can you give me a good
definition of "heart disease"? I find the phrase very
confusing. – A.T.
ANSWER: It's confusing because it covers so much
territory and deals with so many different conditions. The
most prevalent form of heart disease is coronary (heart)
artery disease – CAD, a buildup of cholesterol, fat and
other materials in the arteries that supply the heart with
blood. The buildup obstructs blood flow to the heart
muscle, and the result is angina (chest pain) with partial
obstruction, or a heart attack with complete obstruction.
Heart-valve disease constitutes another group of
heart ailments. The heart has four valves that keep blood
moving from one heart chamber to the next and prevent
backflow of blood into the chamber it just left. A valve can
narrow and present an obstacle to the free flow of blood,
or it can leak and allow backflow of blood. For example,
a narrowed mitral heart valve is mitral stenosis; a leaky
mitral heart valve is mitral regurgitation.
The heart is a muscle. Diseases that directly affect
the heart muscle are cardiomyopathies ("cardio" is heart;
"myo," muscle; "pathy," disease). Some are inherited.
Others develop on their own. This is another large group
of heart diseases.
Congestive heart failure arises when the heart becomes
such a weak pump that blood backs up into the lungs,
causing shortness of breath, and into the rest of the body,
causing ankle and feet swelling. Congestive heart failure
may result from any of the above three heart conditions.
Heartbeat disturbances – arrhythmias (uh-RITH-me-
uhs) – come about from a misfiring of the inborn electrical
activity of the heart. Atrial fibrillation is a common
arrhythmia. Arrhythmias often disturb heart pumping and
lead to heart malfunction.
Congenital heart disease is another group of heart
diseases. They are defects in the way the heart formed
during embryonic and fetal development. Holes in the
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partitions that separate the heart chambers are examples of
congenital heart disease.
Congestive heart failure, a common consequence
of heart disease, is discussed at length in the pamphlet
on that topic. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr.
Donohue – No. 103W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-
6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75
U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and
address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am very worried about my
68-year-old boyfriend. He has type 2 diabetes. He eats
sugar without control – cakes, ice cream, regular soda pop.
Most of the time, his sugar is over 300, sometimes over
480. He takes medicine for his diabetes, so he thinks he
can eat whatever he wants. What can happen? – G.A.
ANSWER: You have justification to be worried.
So does your boyfriend. Uncontrolled diabetes leads to
artery hardening, strokes, heart attacks, nerve damage,
kidney failure and blindness. Medicine is only a part of
the treatment. Diet is the other part. He must limit his total
daily carbohydrates, not just sugar. Carbohydrates are
starches and sugars. The only way he'll come to grips with
this is to talk to a dietitian or a certified diabetes counselor.
He should do so quickly.
Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual
letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever
possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of
available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL
32853-6475.
(c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc., All Rights Reserved
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This Is A Hammer
by Samantha Mazzotta
by Samantha Weaver
• It was American humorist Evan Esar who came up Secure Cup Hooks
the following definition: "Statistics: The only science that
enables different experts using the same figures to draw
Q: My roommate and I put those screw-in cup hooks
underneath one of our kitchen cabinets, and the first time
different conclusions." we hung coffee mugs from them, the hooks pulled right
• The Emperor Charlemagne, who conquered much of out of the wood and the cups all smashed. How do you
Western and Central Europe during the first century, had
set hooks so they don't fall out. Also, how can we fix the
an unusual relationship with his daughters. He refused
damage to the cabinet bottom before the landlord sees it?
to allow them to get married, but he evidently had no – Katie J., via email
objections to their forming, shall we say, less formal
A: From your description, the cabinet bottom is most
relationships. He doted on his illegitimate grandchildren likely a lightweight wood, maybe particle board, and
and even gave money and gifts to their fathers. perhaps a bit old and slightly deteriorated. Cup-hook
• If you look at a list of the names of the 50 states, you'll screws are similar to wood
find every letter of the alphabet except Q. screws, with sharp points and
• For reasons slightly wider screws in order
unknown, a law in New to "bite" securely into the
Jersey forbids the sale of wood. However, between the
cabbage on Sunday. particle board and heavy mugs,
• You won't be the screws just didn't have
surprised to learn that enough to hold onto.
Try two things next time:
the most dangerous
larger hooks and a solid piece
device that is common in
the modern world is the of wood. Most cabinets have a
brace along the bottom made of
automobile. You might
solid wood. Pre-drill a hole that
be surprised to learn,
is smaller in diameter than the diameter of the hook screw,
though, that the second
then screw the hook into place.
most dangerous is the
Another method, if your cups must absolutely hang in a
stair step.
certain place and direction, is to add support to the particle
• You've probably board. Again, do this by selecting larger hooks with longer
never heard of Countess screws. Purchase a strip of solid wood at least one-half inch
Rosa Branicka, but she accomplished an amazing feat. thick and about 2 inches longer than the planned line of cup
In the mid-19th century, at the age of 63, the wealthy hooks. Put this strip inside the cabinet on the "top side" of the
Polish noblewoman became ill. The diagnosis given by base. Measure the distance from the middle of the wood strip
experts in Germany was breast cancer, and immediate to the outside edge of the cabinet. Mark this same distance
surgery was recommended. For reasons unknown, on the underside of the cabinet (this will help you locate the
the countess declined the treatment, then set about screws correctly). Mark the spot where you want each hook.
purchasing her own surgical instruments. Once all the Last, tack down the wood strip with a dot of wood or white
tools were assembled, Branicka checked into a hotel in glue on either end, just so it doesn't slide around.
Paris and removed the tumor herself. Reports indicate Have a partner hold the wood strip in place as you pre-
that she healed well and quickly, and lived to the ripe drill the screw holes, going through the cabinet base and
old age of 82. into the strip in one straight shot. Continue to support the
• The only chemical element that is not a solid at a wood strip as you screw the hooks through the base and
temperature of absolute zero is helium; it remains a liquid. into the wood strip.
Thought for the Day: "I have not failed. I've just found This support strip will allow you to hang most coffee
10,000 ways that won't work." – Thomas A. Edison mugs or other lightweight items. I don't recommend
hanging heavy items like pots and pans from the hooks, as
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the added weight could bring the cabinet base down.
HOME TIP: Add another item to your toolkit: earplugs.
Gentle HEAROS, an earplug manufacturer, recommends all
DIY'ers using power tools wear them to protect from
hearing loss.
Touch Send questions or home-repair tips to homeguru2000@
hotmail.com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features
Carpet Care Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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Donna's Day:
Creative
Family Fun
by Donna Erickson
Match Wits With Preschoolers
Ready for a game of concentration? When
the weather brings kids indoors, or the big kids
are off playing sports and your preschoolers are
left behind, this match game is as much fun for
them to make as it is to play. It will keep everyone
entertained on a family game night, too.
First, your children get to go hunting through
holiday cards, photos and stickers to cut and paste
images onto game
cards. Then it's
time to put their
whole minds – and
yours – into it! But
watch carefully as
you play. You may
not be a "match"
for them in the
end. Sometimes I
think our grown-up
minds are just a bit
too cluttered to ace
this game.
Here's the stuff you'll need to make a match game:
• Eight to 16 2-inch-by-2-inch squares cut from
poster board, or use smooth-sided juice lids from
frozen juice cans.
• Four to eight matched pairs of cutouts from
holiday cards and photos. Or use stickers, images
from gift wrap, used postage stamps, tickets and
even coins.
• Household glue, a glue stick or double-
sided tape.
Here's the fun:
Glue each item onto a square, making sure that
there are identical items to make a pair. Make as
many pairs as you wish.
To play the game: Shuffle the cards and arrange
them face down on a table in rows.
The first player turns over one card. The player
then turns over a second card. If it doesn't match
the first card, the player turns the two back over, and
the next player begins.
If a player matches the two cards, he or she
keeps them and takes another turn. A player's turn
ends when he or she can no longer make a match.
The object of the game is to get the most matches.
Donna Erickson's award-winning television series
"Donna's Day" airs on public television nationwide.
Visit www.donnasday.com to find out when it airs
on your local PBS station and to sign up for Donna's
e-newsletter.
(c) 2010 Donna Erickson, Distributed by King Features Synd.
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Dollars and Sense

By David Uffington
Birding Bits Migration Mix
• 1 part thistle (nyjer)
• 1 part white millet

(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

• 2 parts safflower seed
Don't Expect to Make Big Money Online
There are probably more people using the Internet to find a job than there are
All bases are covered with this
going to employment agencies. From there, it's not a giant step from seeking simple mix. Put in a tube feeder
"regular" employment to looking for ways to make money fast and easy on the with a tray or toss on the ground
Internet. for buntings, sparrows, finches
Even if you've been on the Internet a long time, there's something about the and grosbeaks to enjoy.
possibility of "fast money" that can make even the most cautious person take
risks. Email: birdingbits@cfl.rr.com
Here are some warnings about making money via the Internet.
• Don't spend a single dollar on online programs that claim to teach you how
by Cindy Brook
to make millions. The way they make their money is by putting those ads on the
Internet and selling that "secret" – which is how to put ads on the Internet – to
people like you.
• Don't fall for those "make money at home" deals. Most are not legitimate.
The ones that involve assembling crafts at home end up costing you money
for supplies, and then your product will be deemed "not acceptable." Mystery
shopper is only good if you have time to spare and will settle for a few dollars.
"Mail envelopes/send e-mail from home" will only net you a list of companies
that might hire that kind of worker.
• Don't choose this time to get into Multi-Level Marketing (MLM). You'll
end up spending money on products you can't unload, and you'll annoy your
friends as you try to get them signed up as your downstream.
• Don't pay an advance fee for anything.
• Don't get involved in online auctions unless you're already savvy. Better to
find a legitimate company in your area that can sell your items online for a fee.
• If you must dabble on the Internet, go with an affiliate program (or a few of
them, to maximize the potential) linked to real companies, such as Amazon.com.
In that case you would set up a Web site where you write about a topic you're
well versed in. (Check GoDaddy.com for inexpensive Web sites and look for
cheap Web hosting.) Then make links to books or products associated with that
subject. Don't expect to actually make any money. If you do, you'll be surprised.
If you don't, you're only out a few hours of the time it takes to set up a Web site.
David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but
will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King
Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to
columnreply@gmail.com.

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Y O U D O N ' T S AY
by M. Jill Karolevitz
Lou Holst once said: “Ability is what you’re capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how
well you do it.”
As I hover around the age of 50, I often ponder my life’s paths,
and Holst’s words remind me of the directions I’ve taken on the
road thus far.
After graduating from college, oh so long ago, I knew I wouldn’t
be a very good teacher, but I did have a knack at writing. So instead of heading a classroom with
my English and History degree, I chose to use my ability in the newsroom as a reporter.
Motivation came from many sources – the desire to create, the necessity to write stories for
and about those who lacked the ability to write, and I needed a job!
Attitude is harder to grasp. But for every word that flowed from my brain to paper, I cared
how it felt as it rolled off my tongue when read aloud. Every phrase had to fit, as if the paragraphs
they created were puzzle pieces stuck together to form a picture in the words. And those words,
all woven together, needed to please me and all who read them.
Then I ran out of words.
So I quit writing and joined the ranks of a whole new world of creativity – graphic design.
Here again – I have the ability to use a computer. Motivation still comes from the desire to
create – and I still need a job!
What about attitude? Well how much fun is it to play on a computer all day and get paid for
it? You can’t get much more positive than that!
Still, there’s something missing – hence the return to my original ability.
Words are once again sneaking into my head, knocking at closed doors, seeking to be
released. So be it. I’ll heed their summons, because I want to. And I’ll set them free knowing the
power of their meaning.
It’s been a long time. But we all wander this world in circles. It’s like coming home again. The
welcome mat is always out. Or riding a bicycle – you never forget how. It’s just a matter of recog-
nizing our ability, pumping up our motivation and stroking our attitude in the right direction.
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• Plastic shower curtains make a wonderful dropcloth for under a highchair.
If your little darling is into flinging food, it's especially helpful for cleanup.
• "Did you overdo it on credit? Give yourself a 'cool-off' period by freezing
your charge cards into a block of ice. Now, when you want to buy something on
credit, you will have to go home to your freezer to get the card and wait for it to
thaw, buying you time to really make the right decision. It won't affect the card
at all." – A.L. in Georgia
• "If you get crayon on wallpaper, try this trick: Hold a paper towel or white
cloth up to the crayon and iron over it on the low setting. Or heat the crayon
marks with a hair dryer, then wipe off the wax." – V.R. in Minnesota
• Puzzles are a great activity for sick children, since it's quiet and not
physically taxing. To make a moveable workspace right on the bed, use a large
piece of cardboard. Wrap a piece of fabric around it and pin or duct tape it to
make it tight. The puzzle pieces will stay put on the fabric.
• Here's a new twist on scrambled eggs or omelets: Make them rich-tasting
by adding a spoonful of cream cheese or heavy cream to the eggs when you beat
them. Or, make a standard omelet, but instead of putting shredded cheese on the
inside, spread a tablespoon of cream cheese and fold around it. Add chives to the
top for a garnish.
• Shine up those patent-leather shoes with a dab of petroleum jelly and buff
with a soft cloth. You can use this idea for patent-leather purses, too.
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From the
Sidelines
by Joe Van Goor
Howdy again everyone … hope you survived
the holidays and the blizzard! …
Vermillion High School Boys Basketball …
The Tanagers are 3-1 heading into January, with
conference wins over Harrisburg and Lennox,
a non-conference win at Tea Area and a loss at
South Sioux City, a top 5 ranked team in Class
B in Nebraska … January will feature 9 games,
four at home, including district opponents Elk
Point-Jefferson and Beresford, and road trips to
conference foes West Central and Lennox and to
Sioux Falls Christian and the annual trip to the
Dakota Valley Classic …
Vermillion High School Girls Basketball …
The Tanagers are 1-2 heading into a ten-game
January schedule, with losses to Big 8 Conference
opponents Harrisburg and Madison and a win
over Tea Area in non-conference action … There
are only three home games among the ten games,
Madison and Lennox in conference action and
district rival Elk Point-Jefferson … Road games
include Parkston, West Central, Canton and Iowa
Class 4A Sioux City East …
Vermillion High School Wrestling … The
Tanagers had a great December, winning the
Sioux Falls Roosevelt Invitational again, second
place to Canton at the Yankton Invitational and
second place to defending South Dakota Class A
Champion Sturgis at the Floyd Ferrand Holiday
Tournament at Sioux Falls Lincoln … January has
VHS at the Brandon Valley Invitational, Harrisburg
Invitational and the Winner Invitational, with
home dates against Canton and a triangular
with Ponca, NE and Randolph, NE...Get out and
see the guys, they have the makings of a special
season! …
Vermillion High School Gymnastics … The
Tanagers in December placed 5th in the Wagner
Invitational, second in a triangular with Sioux
Falls Roosevelt and West Central and a dual loss
to Sioux Falls Lincoln and 7th place in the annual
VHS Winter Wonderland Invitational during the
holiday break...In January, the schedule includes
a home meet with Madison, who has won the
last 15 Class A titles … the last team to win Class
A before Madison started the streak? … Yup,
Vermillion High School! …
That's all for now … stay warm … and support all
winter sports at Vermillion High School when you
can! … JVG
January Broadcast Highlights
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USD Softball Clinic Dates Set
The University of South Dakota softball team has set
the dates for its winter clinics.
The USD Softball Clinic pitching, catching and hitting
will be held on Jan. 9 and 16 at the DakotaDome in Ver-
million, S.D., while the USD Softball Skills Clinic is set
for Jan. 30 at the DakotaDome.
The USD Softball Clinic will focus on the fundamen-
tals of pitching, catching and hitting. For pitchers, there
will be three levels – beginner, intermediate and instruc-
tion. The pitching and clinic portion of the clinic will be
held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 9 and at 1:15 to 3:15
p.m. on Jan. 16. The hitting portion of the clinics will be
held on 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 9 and from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. on Jan. 16.
The USD Softball Skills Clinic will be held from 12:30
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 30. The event will include soft-
ball fundamental training from USD coaches and play-
ers, along with working on infield fundamentals, outfield
fundamentals, baserunning, hitting plus playing an actual
game on the softball turf.
For more information, contact Coach Amy Klyse at
(605) 677-6587 or at amy.klyse@usd.edu.
Logan Breaks Steelers’ Return Record
Former Coyote Stefan Logan broke Pittsburgh’s single- “To have two programs agree to play us in just the third
season kickoff-return yardage record during the Steelers’ year is a tribute to how quickly this program is rising.
23-20 victory over Baltimore on Sunday.
A running back at USD from 2003-06, Logan posted a play FBS opponents. The university’s commitment is be-
49-yard run back in the first quarter to finish the game with ing recognized nationwide.”
129 yards and put him at 1,383 for the season to top Ernie
Mills’ mark of 1,306 set in 1995. Logan is averaging 26.6
yards per kickoff return and has four returns of 40 yards or
more during the 2009 campaign. He was also on the Pro
Bowl ballot earlier this month.
Logan is South Dakota’s all-time leader in all-purpose
yards with 5,958 rushing, 878 receiving, 305 punt return
and 718 kickoff return yards for a total of 7,859 during his
time in Vermillion.
Coyote's Ko Quaye Garners
All-America Honors
South Dakota football’s Ko Quaye was named to the
2009 Sports Network Football Championship Subdivision
All-America team.
A native of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Quaye finished with
31 tackles during his senior season this fall to earn third-
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team defensive honors. He made 15 solo stops and earned
7 tackles for loss for 22 yards. He also claimed half a sack,
three quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. After the
season he earned All-Great West Conference first-team
accolades and was named USD’s Defensive Player of the
Year.
Coyote Football Releases 2010 Schedule
Five home games, including a Dakota Days clash with
North Dakota, highlight the University of South Dakota
football’s 2010 schedule, which was released by Head
Coach Ed Meierkort today. The Coyotes will play 11 to-
tal games during the season, including two Football Bowl
Subdivision foes and eight FCS opponents.
“Our players are looking forward to next year’s sched-
ule,” Meierkort said. “The renewal of the North Dakota
State rivalry as well home games against Northern Iowa
and Northern Colorado are games our fans are sure to be
excited about.”
South Dakota opens with two challenging FBS road
games by traveling to Central Florida and Minnesota on
Sept. 4 and 11, respectively, both of which qualified for
bowl games after the 2009 season.
“When the U decided to jump to the FCS level we knew
that playing FBS opponents would be vital for us finan-
cially as well as increase our visibility,” Meierkort said.
Many schools take a full five years before they are able to
South Dakota 2010 Football Schedule
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Sept. 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ Minnesota
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Sept. 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ North Dakota State
Oct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Dakota (Dakota Days)
Oct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ UC Davis
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Too Old
To Exercise?
by Becca D. Jordre,
PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Too Old to Exercise?
How old do you have to be to get out of exercising?
At what point does activity become detrimental rather
than beneficial? According to recent research the answer
is: NEVER!! Even the frailest elderly can benefit from
regular physical activity. Even better news: it doesn’t
take much.
Maintaining an active lifestyle can be easy. It can
improve muscle mass, reduce our risk of falling, keep
our bones and joints healthy, allow our heart and lungs
to function more efficiently and even improve control of
our blood sugar. If we choose to neglect physical activity
we begin the slippery slope to disability and unpleasant
institutional meals.
Here are some guidelines for those of you pushing
70, 80 or 90 years old who plan to maintain a long and
healthy life!
• Exercise daily. Increasing your heart rate, even
minimally, will prevent the decline of many systems in
your body.
• Monitor your intensity by talking. If you can still
speak in sentences while exercising you are likely not
overtaxing your system. However, if you are able to
tell long-winded stories without shortness of breath you
might be able to challenge yourself further.
• Don’t shy away from resistance training. Push-ups,
stair climbing or even simple arm curls with a can of
soup can allow you to improve your strength without
equipment and help to keep your bones strong as well.
• Keep variety in your exercise routines. Our bodies
respond best if we keep them guessing. Vary your
activity (swimming, walking, tennis). Challenge yourself
with different speeds and, if you are walking, consider
different surfaces (gravel, grass, pavement).
• DANCE! The strength, endurance and balance
required for dancing can decrease your risk of falling,
improve your strength and endurance, and add an element
of fun.
• Water aerobics works well for those feeling limited
by joint pain and a “class” environment can be great for
motivation.
• Other classes to consider are Tai Chi and Yoga. Both
have been shown to improve strength and balance in
older adults.
• As always, be sure to check with your doctor before
beginning an exercise program.
Here’s to your ongoing health!
Becca Jordre, PT, DPT, is an assistant professor with
the Department of Physical Therapy in The University of
South Dakota’s School of Health Sciences.
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Senior News Line
by Matilda Charles
Help Your Brain by Helping Others
Seniors are always told to keep busy. Exercise keeps us
more physically fit. Getting out among friends keeps us socially
active and aware. And now we're told that helping others can
help our brains.
A recent study determined that volunteering in a social
setting netted dual results: Others were helped, and the
seniors made gains in brain function.
In this particular study, volunteers age 60 and over were
recruited to teach literacy and other skills to children in
kindergarten through third grade. After two weeks of training,
they worked alongside other volunteers for 15 hours per week
for six months. The volunteers had brain MRIs before the study
started, and follow-up MRIs when the study was finished.
At the end of the study, the volunteers showed increases in
brain activity and cognitive function, which proved the point the
researchers were trying to make: Specific activities can increase
"plasticity" in the brain and "prevent or halt age-vulnerable
cognitive and neurological declines."
This is more than a case of "use it or lose it," as the skills were
not those we would necessarily use every day. The specific
skills the volunteers used in this program were problem
solving, literacy support, conflict resolution and being able to
work through distractions.
One thing that came out of the study was that it's important
that the activities have meaning. Researchers had a high level
of participants who stayed with the program, likely because it
was rewarding and stimulating to work with the children.
If we're to use social volunteering as a means of
strengthening our own brain functioning, we need to decide
what things matter to us – literacy, poverty, animal welfare,
soup kitchen and food bank, transportation for cancer or
dialysis patients, tree planting, Habitat for Humanity – and
focus on those activities.
What matters the most to you?
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer
reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column
whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly
Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send
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