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Growing to Great HeightsHave you ever noticed that a single tree alone in a field does not grow especially tall? It has all the light it needs. It will often grow wide and spreads its branches out to soak in the sunlight that pours in all around it.

On the other hand, a tree in a forest that is sur-rounded by other trees must reach for the light. It constantly grows to become the tallest tree and get the most light. When it does become the tall-est, it pauses and rests, soaking in the sun. Mean-while, the other trees strive to catch up and grow towards the source of nourishment and warmth.

Teams who work closely together provide encouragement and support for each other. By striving to reach the same goals, they grow to great heights together. If your team is looking for creative ways to reach for the stars, give us a call. You may be surprised how high we can help your company grow.

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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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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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 [email protected] 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 DutyOverview of VPD, Fire Department, and EMSPotholes, Pavement, and Streetlights Building and maintaining streets, drainage issues, traffic flow and the street lights that light your path.

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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 recipes. Tofu contains high amounts of protein, omega-3 fats, calcium, selenium and other minerals and antioxidants that all play a role in good health. Tofu is bland in taste,

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 SmootHiE1 cup soft tofu1 banana, divided1/2 cup soy milk or orange juice1/2 cup plain or vanilla soy yogurt1/2 cup strawberries or blueberries, fresh or frozen, divided1/4 cup wheat germ1 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 BLENdEr1 1/2 cups apple juice1 cup soft tofu1 banana, sliced1/2 orange, peeled and seeded, or 1/2 cup orange juice1/2 small, raw sweet potato, peeled and diced into cubes OR1 small carrot, sliced into rounds1/4 cup chopped kale or spinach, fresh or frozen1/4 cup wheat germ1 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 Cornerby 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 [email protected].


to Your good Healthby 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

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.

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this is a Hammerby Samantha Mazzotta

Secure Cup Hooks Q: My roommate and I put those screw-in cup hooks underneath one of our kitchen cabinets, and the first time we hung coffee mugs from them, the hooks pulled right out of the wood and the cups all smashed. How do you set hooks so they don't fall out. Also, how can we fix the damage to the cabinet bottom before the landlord sees it? – Katie J., via email A: From your description, the cabinet bottom is most likely a lightweight wood, maybe particle board, and perhaps a bit old and slightly deteriorated. Cup-hook screws are similar to wood screws, with sharp points and slightly wider screws in order to "bite" securely into the wood. However, between the particle board and heavy mugs, the screws just didn't have enough to hold onto. Try two things next time: larger hooks and a solid piece of wood. Most cabinets have a brace along the bottom made of solid wood. Pre-drill a hole that is smaller in diameter than the diameter of the hook screw, then screw the hook into place. Another method, if your cups must absolutely hang in a certain place and direction, is to add support to the particle board. Again, do this by selecting larger hooks with longer screws. Purchase a strip of solid wood at least one-half inch thick and about 2 inches longer than the planned line of cup hooks. Put this strip inside the cabinet on the "top side" of the base. Measure the distance from the middle of the wood strip to the outside edge of the cabinet. Mark this same distance on the underside of the cabinet (this will help you locate the screws correctly). Mark the spot where you want each hook. Last, tack down the wood strip with a dot of wood or white glue on either end, just so it doesn't slide around. Have a partner hold the wood strip in place as you pre-drill the screw holes, going through the cabinet base and into the strip in one straight shot. Continue to support the wood strip as you screw the hooks through the base and into the wood strip. This support strip will allow you to hang most coffee mugs or other lightweight items. I don't recommend hanging heavy items like pots and pans from the hooks, as the added weight could bring the cabinet base down. HOME TIP: Add another item to your toolkit: earplugs. HEAROS, an earplug manufacturer, recommends all DIY'ers using power tools wear them to protect from hearing loss. Send questions or home-repair tips to [email protected], or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.


• ItwasAmericanhumoristEvanEsarwhocameupthe following definition: "Statistics: The only science that enables different experts using the same figures to draw different conclusions." • TheEmperorCharlemagne,whoconqueredmuchofWestern and Central Europe during the first century, had an unusual relationship with his daughters. He refused to allow them to get married, but he evidently had no objections to their forming, shall we say, less formal relationships. He doted on his illegitimate grandchildren and even gave money and gifts to their fathers. • Ifyoulookatalistofthenamesofthe50states,you'llfind every letter of the alphabet except Q. • Forreasonsunknown, a law in New Jersey forbids the sale of cabbage on Sunday. • Youwon'tbesurprised to learn that the most dangerous device that is common in the modern world is the automobile. You might be surprised to learn, though, that the second most dangerous is the stair step. • You'veprobablynever heard of Countess Rosa Branicka, but she accomplished an amazing feat. In the mid-19th century, at the age of 63, the wealthy Polish noblewoman became ill. The diagnosis given by experts in Germany was breast cancer, and immediate surgerywasrecommended.Forreasonsunknown,the countess declined the treatment, then set about purchasing her own surgical instruments. Once all the tools were assembled, Branicka checked into a hotel in Paris and removed the tumor herself. Reports indicate that she healed well and quickly, and lived to the ripe old age of 82. • Theonlychemicalelementthatisnotasolidatatemperature of absolute zero is helium; it remains a liquid. Thought for the Day:"Ihavenotfailed.I'vejustfound10,000waysthatwon'twork."–ThomasA.Edison


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,yourchildrengettogohuntingthroughholiday cards, photos and stickers to cut and paste images onto game cards.Thenit'stime to put their wholeminds–andyours–intoit!Butwatch 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: • Eightto162-inch-by-2-inchsquarescutfromposter board, or use smooth-sided juice lids from frozen juice cans. • Fourtoeightmatchedpairsofcutoutsfromholiday cards and photos. Or use stickers, images from gift wrap, used postage stamps, tickets and even coins. • Householdglue,agluestickordouble-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 thenturnsoverasecondcard.Ifitdoesn'tmatchthe first card, the player turns the two back over, and the next player begins. If a player matches the two cards, he or she keepsthemandtakesanotherturn.Aplayer'sturnends when he or she can no longer make a match. The object of the game is to get the most matches.

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dollars and SenseBy David Uffington

don't Expect to make Big money online There are probably more people using the Internet to find a job than there are going to employment agencies. From there, it's not a giant step from seeking "regular" employment to looking for ways to make money fast and easy on the Internet. Even if you've been on the Internet a long time, there's something about the possibility of "fast money" that can make even the most cautious person take risks. 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 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, butwill 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 [email protected].


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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. Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at [email protected].

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Now here’s a tip!byJo Ann Derson

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. Motivationcamefrommanysources–thedesiretocreate,thenecessitytowritestoriesforand 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. SoIquitwritingandjoinedtheranksofawholenewworldofcreativity–graphicdesign. Hereagain–Ihavetheability to use a computer. Motivation still comes from the desire to create–andIstillneedajob! 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’ssomethingmissing–hencethereturntomyoriginalability. 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 welcomematisalwaysout.Orridingabicycle–youneverforgethow.It’sjustamatterofrecog-nizing our ability, pumping up our motivation and stroking our attitude in the right direction.

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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. “To have two programs agree to play us in just the third year is a tribute to how quickly this program is rising. Many schools take a full five years before they are able to play FBS opponents. The university’s commitment is be-ing recognized nationwide.”

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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 [email protected].

Logan Breaks Steelers’ return record Former Coyote Stefan Logan broke Pittsburgh’s single-season kickoff-return yardage record during the Steelers’ 23-20 victory over Baltimore on Sunday. A running back at USD from 2003-06, Logan posted a 49-yard run back in the first quarter to finish the game with 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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South dakota 2010 football ScheduleSep. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .@ Central FloridaSept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .@ MinnesotaSept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern Oklahoma StateSept. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ North Dakota StateOct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Dakota (Dakota Days)Oct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ UC DavisOct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern IowaOct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .@ Southern UtahOct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern ColoradoNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cal PolyNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ Lamar

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 theDakota 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, secondplace to Canton at the Yankton Invitational and second place to defending South Dakota Class A Champion Sturgis at the Floyd FerrandHolidayTournamentatSiouxFallsLincoln…JanuaryhasVHS 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 FallsRooseveltandWestCentralandadual losstoSiouxFallsLincolnand7thplaceintheannualVHS 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'sallfornow…staywarm…andsupportallwinter sports at Vermillion High School when you can! … JVG

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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

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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.

Senior News Lineby 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 activeandaware.Andnowwe'retoldthathelpingotherscanhelp 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. Onethingthatcameoutofthestudywasthatit'simportantthat 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 ofstrengthening our own brain functioning, we need to decide what thingsmatter to us – literacy, poverty, animalwelfare,soup kitchen and food bank, transportation for cancer or dialysis patients, tree planting, Habitat for Humanity – andfocus 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 e-mail to [email protected].


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