Thursday, 12.24.15 ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net river city RIVER CITY: [email protected] PAGE 2B Press&Dakotan To Our Readers The Bookworm Because New Year’s Day falls on a Friday, next week’s “River City” will run on Thursday, Dec. 31,. If you wish to Bittersweet ‘Grandmother’ submit any information for the “River City” edition next week, please have that information to us by 3 p.m. Tues- day, Dec. 29. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. Will Bring Tears, Smiles “My Grandmother asked Me to Tell dog that lived downstairs. If the dog You She’s Sorry” by Fredrik Backman; © didn’t kill her, surely the second delivery New At The Library 2015, Atria; 372 pages would: it was an apology for The Mon- Here’s what’s new at the Yankton Community Library this week: ——— ster, who lived next to the dog. ADULT BOOKS BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER As Elsa made the deliveries, three more clues appeared until everything • Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz; Fiction “I forgive you.” — including Granny’s not-so-goodbye • The Bone Labyrinth by James Rollins; Fiction Are there any three more powerful — began to make sense. And so did the • Bryant & May and the Burning Man by Christopher words? Can “I love you” — also used for knowledge that “It’s possible to love Fowler; Fiction countertops, couches, or coats — be- your grandmother for years and years • The First Hostage by Joel C. Rosenberg; Fiction stow such mercy? I don’t think so. without really knowing anything about • Invisible City by Julia Dahl; Fiction “I forgive you.” In release and her.” • The Relic Master by Christopher Buckley; Fiction relief, those words put things back on Did you ever read a novel that was so • So You Don’t Get Lost in the Neighborhood by track — although, in the new book “My captivating that when it was over, you Patrick Modiano; Fiction Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s felt a little adrift? That’s how I was when • The Verdict by Nick Stone; Fiction Sorry” by Fredrik Backman, the trans- I finished “My Grandmother Asked Me to • Eisenhower’s Armies by Niall Barr; Nonfiction gressions hardly need absolution. Tell You She’s Sorry.” • The Snoopy Treasures by Nat Gertler; Nonfiction Every grandmother’s house smells a If you can remember that time in • Writing Your Novel from Start to Finish by Joseph little different. your life when magic was real, grown- Bates; Nonfiction Some smell like cookies or old ups were mysteries, and you were about to learn the truth about both, then ADULT AUDIO BOOKS magazines, soup or stale perfume. But seven-year-old Elsa’s granny’s flat — the you’re halfway to understanding what • The Theory of Death by Faye Kellerman Fiction whole building, in fact — smelled like makes author Fredrik Backman’s book ADULT DVDS coffee, cigarettes, a “very large animal of so appealing: though she’s “insanely” precocious, Elsa still relies on a magic- some sort,” and Granny. Elsa. She didn’t want Elsa to know, or to • Ant-Man For her entire life, Granny was the and-pretend life that’s whisked away so • Fantastic 4 mourn. That was probably why Granny quickly, it’s breathtaking. And yet, that only friend Elsa had. Granny played never said goodbye before leaving Elsa • McFarland USA games with Elsa, gave her rides in having-to-grow-up-fast time is mercifully • Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation with an assignment befitting a knight of aborted by the posthumous wishes of Renault (the car Granny said she won in Miamas. • Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials a poker game), told Elsa stories (Granny the kind of grandmother you’ll wish you The assignment was a treasure had, the one who knows there’s no need EASY BOOKS loved stories!) and she taught Elsa how hunt (Granny loved treasure hunts!), to get to the Land-of-Almost-Awake, the to hurry childhood’s exit. • Bear and Bunny by Daniel Pinkwater; Fiction with clues and messages for people in Bring tissues when you start “My magic kingdom of Miamas, and a trou- their building: Britt-Marie, who was a • Double Happiness by Nancy Tupper Ling; Fiction bled knight named Wolfheart. Granny Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s ——— “nag-bag,” and her husband, Kent; the Sorry,” but bring your funnybone, too. had a lot of superpowers, one of which boy who danced, and his mother; Maud, Did you know that you can reserve an item from home? was always being on Elsa’s side. It’s that kind of book — one that, if you Staff will then notify you as soon as the item is available. who fixed everything with cookies, and miss it, you’ll never forgive yourself. And that, perhaps, was why she Lennart; Al, who drove Taxi. The first never mentioned the word “cancer” to clue took Elsa to the door of a vicious Final Day For Capitol Trees Dec. 26 PIERRE --- The decorated Christmas trees in the South Year In Review Dakota Capitol will only be on display through Saturday of this week. The display is open daily to the public from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST through Saturday, Dec. 26. Representatives of organizations and communities who decorated the trees will return to Pierre on Sunday, Dec. 27, Trump, Williams, Jenner Among TV’s and Monday morning, Dec. 28, to take the trees down. For more information, find Christmas at the Capitol on Facebook. BY FRAZIERMost MOORE Eye-Poppingit would be the exclusive U.S. fromMoments producing three specials NOIn DEBATING, 2015 THEY’RE A HIT: AP Television Writer home for a brand-new “Star featuring two of the sisters Presidential debates were Adult Coloring Session Set For Library Trek” series. victimized by Josh for airing in big draws and big business for NEW YORK — It’s been a December. The Yankton Community Library, 515 Walnut Street, ANCHOR AWAY: the networks that presented year of shifting sands in late TRANSITIONING INTO NEW them in 2015 — at least, when invites adults to join the staff Saturday, Dec. 26, and Sun- night. A year of broken trust Trusted NBC “Nightly day, Dec. 27, from 2-4 p.m. each day, for the latest trend in News” anchor Brian Williams, INSIGHT: Donald Trump was involved. in two vastly different TV The first Republican debate stress busting: coloring. personalities. And a year when who reported so credibly Gender reassignment was on wars for NBC News, got was watched by 24 million No registration is required and there will be no instruc- presidential debates became a conspicuous theme in 2015. viewers, the highest-rated tion, no lesson plan, and no agenda. Just bring your crea- must-see TV. caught fudging his own stories Amazon’s award-winning as a guest on “Late Show” and broadcast in Chan- tive mind and perhaps a friend or two. A quiet space with Here’s a rundown of 10 big scripted series “Transparent” nel’s history. The second calming music will relieve all that holiday stress and worry. television happenings in 2015: elsewhere. His was a precipi- entered its second season. tous fall from grace (and the debate, with nearly 23 million All supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring SAY ‘GOOD NIGHT’: In June, “Becoming Us” pre- viewers, made similar history your own. top tier of NBC News) as he miered on ABC Family as an was benched and replaced for CNN. The third debate, For more information, call the library at 668-5275. Late-night TV’s transforma- unscripted series focusing on seen by 14 million viewers, tion began in January, when by Lester Holt. Though he an Illinois teen whose father would continue to be banned broke records for CNBC. And Larry Wilmore’s new “Nightly was becoming a woman. with the fourth debate, Fox Show” claimed the from NBC, he was eventually July brought “I Am Jazz,” a Preservation Commission Meets Dec. 28 deemed sufficiently trustwor- Business Network landed Central slot previously held TLC unscripted series about its biggest-ever audience, What are the most pressing issues related to preserv- by Stephen Colbert’s “Colbert thy to play on second-string 14-year-old Jazz Jennings, MSNBC, where he quietly 13.5 million viewers. (The ing history in Yankton County? That’ll be the main topic of Report.” Then in February, Jon who was born male but at 2 first Democratic presidential discussion when the county’s Historic Preservation Com- Stewart announced he was emerged from hiding in Sep- years old knew she was a girl. tember. debate, deprived of Trump or mission meets on Monday, Dec. 28. leaving Comedy Central’s “The And also in July, the docuse- any other fireworks, delivered The public meeting begins at 3 p.m. in the County Com- Daily Show” and, in July, he A COKE AND A SMILE: ries “I Am Cait” arrived on the a paltry 8.5 million viewers to mission chambers. All interested persons are welcome. did. In March, James Corden May marked the end of E! network to chart the for- CBS.) The commission will discuss the results of the new historic took over CBS’ “Late Late mer Bruce Jenner’s transition preservation levy and make recommendations to the Show” and Trevor Noah was “Mad Men,” a drama that HORRIBLY ROUTINE: declared the incoming host of made its network, AMC, to Caitlyn Jenner as part of a county commission on budget priorities. golden while helping certify highly orchestrated coming- From TV’s eyes in the sky Commission members include Jim Means, Ken Jones, “,” debuting in while the horror transpired September. In May, David Let- television as the artistic equal out campaign that included Crystal Nelson, Roger Huntley and Bernie Hunhoff. of film. After seven seasons an April interview with ABC’s to plundering the shooters’ terman retired from CBS’ “Late home, TV news was there in Show” and, in September, Col- plotting the style, agita and Diane Sawyer and a Vanity misbehavior of the ‘60s white- Fair cover. San Bernardino, California. It bert arrived as its new host. was there in Colorado Springs, Holiday Break Activities At Library collar class, it concluded in HUGER THAN EVER: RATINGS EMPIRE: properly shrewd fashion: Colorado. And Charleston, The Yankton Community Library is hosting holiday South Carolina. And, of break boredom-buster activities after Christmas. Fox’s “Empire” premiered Don Draper (series star Jon Donald Trump has long Hamm), who had dropped out been a familiar face on TV, course, Paris. And so many The staff is showing “The Minion Movie” on Monday, in January and quickly be- more. The grim, graphic visu- came a rip-roaring success. of the ad game in despair, was especially since 2004, when Dec. 28. It is rated PG and is 90 minutes long. he debuted as host of NBC’s als from these repeated mass Tuesday, Dec. 29, is game day with board games and Wii Its audience grew every week struck with his own brand of consciousness-raising while “The Apprentice.” That rela- shootings began to harden available. The library will provide a variety of games, but through its May season finale into ritual for viewers and — a virtually unprecedented he meditated at a yoga retreat, tionship abruptly ended last you can also bring your own. then returned home armed June, not long after Trump’s even correspondents covering feat — and it launched Taraji them. One tragedy after an- Free building time with the library’s LEGO and DUPLO P. Henson’s fearless, outra- with a New Age epiphany for incendiary remarks about brinks is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 30. All activities a classic Coke commercial. Mexican immigrants made other, it was raw repetition of geous Cookie as the year’s something out of control, with are from 2-3:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Preschoolers breakout character, complete (Another beloved series, while announcing his GOP must be accompanied by an adult or teen. “Downton Abbey,” was wind- no end in sight. with a real-life fashion line. presidential candidacy. In his ­­­——— Call the library at 668-5275 if you have questions. Meanwhile, stars from Mariah ing down for its final season in new role, he scored an even early 2016.) EDITOR’S NOTE — Frazier Carey and Cuba Gooding Jr. better TV gig. He became a Moore is a national television to Pitbull and Marisa Tomei ‘19 KIDS’ DOWN FOR THE sought-after guest on talk columnist for The Associated L&C Rec. Area Hosts First-Day Hikes were lining up to guest on the COUNT: shows, newscasts and as host Press. He can be reached at Lewis and Clark Recreation Area invites park visitors show. All in all, a rare case of of “,” and Trouble hit the long-run- [email protected] and at http:// to take a winter bird watching hike and a fitness hike on a broadcast-network drama proved to be a ratings magnet www.twitter.com/tvfrazier. Past truly shaking things up. ning TLC reality show “19 Kids for presidential debates (see New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks’ First Day and Counting” after the oldest stories are available at http:// Hikes initiative in all 50 states, and the Surgeon General’s STREAMS GLEAM: below). Trump’s typically bigstory.ap.org/content/frazier- of the Duggar brood, 27-year- measured self-assessment: challenge for all Americans to walk or wheel 22 minutes per Streaming was where the old Josh, became the subject moore day. “Nobody gets ratings like TV action was this year as an of revelations that, as a teen- me.” Assistant Park Manager Tonna Hartman will lead a increasing number of viewers ager, he had fondled four of guided bird watching hike through the park beginning at 10 gleefully cut the cable cord his sisters and a baby sitter. A a.m. Friday Jan. 1, 2016. Participants are asked to meet at (or at least fantasized about portrait of wholesome family the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Welcome Center, located it) while plugging into outlets life, “19 Kids” had been TLC’s five miles west of Yankton on Highway 52, and should bring like Netflix, Amazon Prime most-watched series, averag- binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. and Hulu, which all upped ing 3.2 million viewers, until Shop Early! After the bird hike Tonna will give a 30-minute presenta- their stake in original content. it was pulled from the air in tion on birding at the Welcome Center. Hot chocolate and Newcomers kept viewers’ May, then officially canceled in Our store and gas cookies will be served. heads spinning, including the July. In August, Josh publicly The fitness hike will begin at 11 a.m. after the winter Spanish-language Univision apologized for a pornography station will close bird watching hike. Now channel and, now in beta, addiction and cheating on his at 5:00pm on “A park entrance license is required year-round for all the comedy channel Seeso. wife, and, in November, he was vehicles entering the park” said Shane Bertsch, District Meanwhile, CBS’ All Access sued by an adult-film actress Christmas Eve streaming-video service who claimed he assaulted her park supervisor. They may be purchased at the self-pay grabbed viewers’ attention by when consensual sex turned and will be closed station at the entrance booth or at the Welcome Center announcing that early in 2017 rough. None of that kept TLC during business hours. Christmas Day so Sometimes the right choice our employees can Cribbage Lessons Slated For Library spend the holiday Are you interested in learning to play cribbage? If so, is obvious with their families. lessons will be offered at the Yankton Community Library, 515 Walnut Street in January We will re-open Scott Kooistra and members of the Yankton Cribbage Club will be at the library on the following Sundays from at 6:00am on 2-4 p.m. each of these days: Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Partici- Saturday, pants will have the opportunity to learn the rules of crib- ustra’s bage and practice playing the game. J December 26. “Cribbage is a wonderful card game for the whole fam- ily and a great game for children to learn how to use simple Body math skills,” said Kooistra. “Once you learn, a typical game Happy Holidays From All Of Us At... of cribbage takes only fifteen minutes to play. We hope a lot of people join us. The cribbage instruction is FREE, and Shop we’ll have prize giveaways each week.” Both individuals and teams of two are welcome. Cards and cribbage boards will be provided. 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