Saturday, 9.26.15 ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net NEWSROOM: [email protected] ress akotan the region P &D PAGE 7 City To Investiagte Oscar Howe Art Show At USD TAP Grants Includes Artist’s Rare Letters From P&D Staff Reports VERMILLION — An by USD and 17 on loan from * Several pieces of cor- and change the context of During Monday’s meeting of the Yankton City Commis- exhibition on display at the the Howe family. The paint- respondence on loan from Howe’s letter, which ulti- sion, the board is set to apply for a TAP Grant to help with University of ings on display all were cre- the Library Archives and mately led the museum to phases two and three of construction of the city’s trail marking what would be Os- ated during his time teaching Special Collections that change the rules. system on the northwest side of town. car Howe’s 100th birthday in- at USD. One piece featured show Howe’s role in chang- “Even though the Should the grant be approved, the city will explore cludes rare correspondence in the exhibition, “Calling ing Native American art University Art Galleries at possibly completing the project as a single phase. by him, two of his on Wakan Tanka,” the first standards. Howe entered a USD has two exhibitions of The commission will also consider the closure of and original he USD purchased piece in the 1958 National Howe’s work every year in two railroad crossings, a contract award for wastewater created, including a newly from Howe, has now recently Indian Painting Competition the Oscar Howe Gallery in sludge removal and a bid award for a standby generator. acquired piece. returned from touring with at the Philbrook Museum Old Main, this exhibition is The commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday at the Tech- “Oscar Howe: A Centenni- the exhibition “The Plains of Art, but it was rejected truly one-of-a-kind. Moving nical Education Center at 1200 W. 21st St. al Celebration” is open daily Indians: Artist of Earth and as not being a “traditional the centennial show into until Oct. 16 at the John Day Sky,” which went to , Indian painting.” That letter our main gallery, the John Gallery in the Warren Lee New York and Kansas City, is part of the USD exhibit as Day Gallery, has allowed us Center for Fine Arts at USD, Missouri. is Howe’s letter of protest, a to show more of his works 4-H Youth Science Day where Howe taught from * Two Howe sculptures, letter from the exhibit’s juror at once, which showcases 1957 until 1980. The exhibit a wood carving and another in response and a letter from how active he was as an art- reception will be 4-6 p.m. from South Dakota alabas- the Philbrook’s director. ist,” said Michelle St. Vrain, TargetsBROOKINGS -- PreventingDistracted moting pedestrian Driving safety. Friday, Oct. 2. ter. Howe is mostly known Howe’s protest letter is well interim director of University distracted driving will be the “4-H National Youth Sci- It features: for his paintings, and many known, but the other letters Art Galleries. focus of several activities ence Day coincides with the * Forty-seven Oscar Howe people don’t know about his are not often cited and paint held throughout the month National Walk to School Day, paintings, 30 of them owned sculptural work. a larger picture to the story of October to celebrate 4-H and because healthy living National Youth Science Day is something we promote which is Oct 7. through 4-H programming, “Five seconds is the activities focused on pe- Funeral & Cremation minimum time your atten- destrian safety fit right in,” tion is taken away from the Wood said. How can I better personalize road when you’re texting and One activity youth will the funeral or memorial driving. If you are traveling engage in is the 4-H National Q. 55 mph that is the amount of Youth Science Day experi- service of my loved one? time it would take to travel ment which will teach youth Every aspect of the services you decide the distance of a football about vehicle speed, momen- Cheyenne with your family and friends for your loved field,” explained Christine tum and kinetic energy as Schroeder Wood, SDSU Extension 4-H well as the impact that those A. one is a personal one, from the photo you use Science Technology Engi- factors have on car crashes. to represent your loved one to the clothes they wear are decisions for you neering and Math (STEM) “Within this lesson youth to make. If your loved one gifted you with prearrangements or thoughts on Field Specialist, quoting data learn the importance of seat their future services, the final decision will still be yours to make. The funeral from distraction.gov. “Those belts when in a car and hel- director is there to “direct” the process, you are not alone! It could be a video, can be some pretty terrifying mets when on a bike. Youth candle, prayer cards, thank yous, memorial folders, obituary, song choices, facts, but do they really hit also have an opportunity to casketbearers, casket panels, picture boards, memento displays, flower home and do we really com- explore reaction times and arrangements, urn engravings, and so, so much more. prehend what that means?” how distractions can affect You and your loved one had a personal connection, you can and do have them,” Wood said. “By utiliz- the freedom to make your loved one’s services just as personal. Let your This year’s 4-H National funeral director help you. That’s what they are there for. Youth Science Day allows ing science to explain these youth to gain a better under- everyday occurrences, youth not only have the potential ? standing of what can happen to gain a new-found interest Legacy Affordable in a collision, as well as how in science but it also brings reaction times are delayed a new kind of awareness to Burial & Cremation Solutions by distractions. a very hot social issue for Wood says scientific 1014 W. 8th St., Yankton • www.goglinfh.com today’s youth and adults.” 665-4414 • 866-615-2906 activities developed to cel- For more information Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm ebrate 4-H National Youth about these events contact Science Day are designed your local 4-H Advisor or the to engage youth in science, State 4-H STEM Field Special- promote 4-H, provide public ist, Christine Wood at Chris- Family Medicine Pharmacy/Nutrition awareness on the dangers of [email protected]. distracted driving and pro- “I am a 60-year old female What is ADHD? 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Avera Medical Group is providing stores, flower shops, ap- at www.sdra.org or email specialized testing for this and many other balance disorders. If pliance stores, gift shops, [email protected]. you have questions regarding BPPV or are suffering from dizziness and imbalance Yankton Christian Homeschoolers To Meet contact us at 655–1220. 2507 Fox Run Parkway, Yankton Christian Homeschoolers will be meeting Oct. 2 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Professional Office Pavilion 10 a.m. at the Yankton Community Library. Yankton, SD, 665-8073 409 Summit St., Ste. 2600, Yankton • 668-8601 Students will be presenting a topic they learned over the last month. Following the meeting, discussion will take place about future field trips and teaching tips. Fitness/Health Podiatry Those interested in home-schooling are invited to attend. I have been walking What is a Podiatrist? Q. for exercise and enjoy Q. Angie O’Connor A podiatrist is a foot and ankle surgeon Christine Wiarda, just doing that, is Clinical Exercise D.P.M. Specialist who spends a great deal of time focusing that good enough? A. only on foot and ankle pathology, including but not limited to: fractures, ulcerations, sport-related injuries, tendon injuries, heel pain, Walking is a fantastic form of exercise. A study of 13,000 bunions, and hammertoes, etc. Podiatry focuses on the biomechanics people done through the Institute for Aerobics Research of the foot and ankle following an injury or surgery and will provide A. showed that participants who walked 30-minutes per day had orthotics, if indicated, to help accommodate the foot to prevent further a significantly lower risk of premature death than those who did not. It injury. At Avera Medical Group Podiatry, we are able to cast for custom is important to note that the intensity of your walk can play a role in the orthotics here in the clinic. We are also fortunate enough to have an amount of benefit you achieve. If you find your leisurely stroll doesn’t orthotist come to our clinic three times a month if bracing or special increase your heart rate anymore and you’re not feeling challenged by it, orthotics are needed. Podiatrists are required to complete four years perhaps it’s time to increase the intensity. Add some hills, change your of Podiatric Medical School (after four-year undergraduate degree) that covers basic and clinical sciences, such as whole body anatomy, terrain and if you’re a treadmill walker be sure to get some non-belt time pathology, biochemistry, surgery, pediatrics, pharmacology and general in also. While you’re are most likely getting some lower body strengthening medicine, identical in length as Osteopathic and Allopathic Medical with your workout, most will also benefit from some additional strength Schools. The difference is podiatrists are given intensive foot and ankle training as well. Ask your Avera Sacred Heart Personal Trainer to help speciality-specific education beginning in the first year. Following four develop a plan that fits your schedule and will help you meet your goals. years of podiatric medical school, a three-year surgical residency is required that focuses specifically on the foot and ankle.

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