shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com New At The Library Here’s what’s new at the Yankton Community Library this week: Adult Books • Behave by Andromeda Romano-Lax; Fiction • Carry Me by Peter Behrens; Fiction • The Considerate Killer by Kaaberbol & Friis; Fiction • Far from True by Linwood Barclay; Fiction • Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon; Fiction • The Friends We Keep by Susan Mallery; Fiction • The Gangster by Clive Cussler; Fiction • Off the Grid by C. J. Box; Fiction • The Passenger by Lisa Lutz; Fiction • Thin Ice by Irene Hannon; Fiction • First Bite by Bee Wilson; Nonfiction • Gitchie Girl by Phil & Sandy Hamman; Nonfiction • Lights Out by Ted Koppel; Nonfiction • When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton; Nonfiction • The Wisest One in the Room by Gilovich & Ross; Nonfiction • Your Fit Pregnancy by Erica Willick; Nonfiction Adult Audio Books • Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon; Fiction • A Girl’s Guide to Moving On by Debbie Macomber; Fiction • Midnight Sun by Jo Nesbo; Fiction • The Widow by Fiona Barton; Fiction Adult DVDs • Doc Martin, season 7 • Noah’s Ark • The 33 Young Adult Books • The Girl Who Fell by S. M. Parker; Fiction • Titans by Victoria Scott; Fiction • The Unlikely Hero of Room 13 B by Teresa Toten; Fiction Junior Books • Behind the Canvas by Alexander Vance; Fiction • The Land of Forgotten Girls by Erin Entrada Kelly; Fiction • Maybe A Fox by Appelt & McGhee; Fiction • The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price by Jennifer Maschari; Fiction ——— Did you know that you can reserve an item from home? Staff will then notify you as soon as the item is available. Illusionist Reza Slated For Yankton Show Reza the Illusionist will return to Yankton April 22 for a 7 p.m. benefit performance at the Dakota Theatre. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Yankton Homeless Shelter. Considered “The Nation’s Top Touring Illusionist” by critics, Reza has brought his unique brand of entertainment to theatres across the nation. “The Edge of Illusion” will feature largely original illusions and content. Reza infuses his familyfriendly show with humor, charm and an uncanny ability in the art of misdirection. When the Brookings native last performed at the Dakota Theatre, tickets sold out quickly. Tickets are now available at the Dakota Theatre, Hy-Vee & the Yankton Homeless Shelter. For more info call 605-6615153. The Yankton Homeless Shelter benefit is also sponsored by Modern Woodmen, M.T & R. C. Smith Insurance, Shurco and Truxedo. SHMS To Present ‘The Lion King Jr.’ Yankton’s Sacred Heart Middle School is presents Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” Thursday, March 17, and Tuesday, March 22, at Link Auditorium. Both performances are at 7 p.m. The show features music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional music and lyrics are by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer. The book was by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi. The show is based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor. Renaissance Mini-Concert For Kids Set VERMILLION — The Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library will host a performance of Renaissance music by famed quartet Ayreheart on Friday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m., to celebrate the Shakespeare Folio exhibition at the National Music Museum. Children of any age, and caregivers, are welcome to attend this mini-concert aiming to introduce children to the music of Shakespeare’s time. The quartet, composed of members Ronn McFarlane, Brian Kay, Will Morris, and Mattias Rucht, performs Renaissance concerts with voice, two lutes, colascione (a kind of bass lute) and hand percussion. These historically informed concerts give a glimpse into the lute’s past, and the expressiveness that prompted Renaissance writers to call the lute “The Prince of Instruments.” RON’S AUTO GLASS Auto Home Commercial ALL 1915 Broadway, Yankton, SD GLASS 605-665-9841 March 15, 2016 • Page 21 The Bookworm ... For Kids Corresponding With The Pope “Dear Pope Francis” by Pope Francis, in conversation with Antonio Spadaro, S.J.; Tom McGrath, Project Managing Editor; © 2016, Loyola Press. 72 pages. ——— ­­­ BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Getting something in the mail is a lot of fun, isn’t it? What was the last thing you got from the mailman? Maybe a birthday card with money. Maybe you got a postcard from Grandma or a package from your Auntie. Getting mail is a nice surprise, even for Pope Francis. He receives letters from all over the world, as you’ll see in “Dear Pope Francis.” Imagine being the guy who brings mail to Pope Francis. That’s what Antonio Spadaro did one day: on a “hot August afternoon,” he took thirty letters written by children from all over the world, and gave them to the Pope. Then Spadaro waited for answers, which he knew the Pope was eager to give. “… these are tough questions!” the Pope said. Even so, he knew just what to say. Pope Francis loves children, and he likes to talk with them and see their drawings. He remembers how it was when he was young: he liked to dance the tango, he liked soccer, and he recalls what it’s like when people you love argue. Don’t argue, he says. “That will be good for everyone.” In his answers to the letters, the Pope explains a few mysteries: a Canadian boy wanted to know what God did before the world was created. A boy from Argentina wanted to know how Jesus decided on twelve men as Apostles, instead of more. A Nicaraguan girl wanted to know if bad people have guardian angels. A boy from Syria asked the Pope if the world might be “as it was in the past …” Lots of kids asked personal questions of the Pope: What makes him happy? Does the Holy Father feel like a father? What was the hardest thing he ever had to do? If he could perform miracles, what would he change? And then there are the really tough things: a Chinese boy asked if his grandpa will go to heaven. One child wanted to know if God can feed poor people. A Peruvian boy wanted to know where the miracles are. And an Australian boy asked if his mum in heaven has grown angel wings… Out of the mouths of babes? I think so; the questions inside “Dear Pope Francis” are sweet and innocent, but heavy in nature and they may be issues that you wrestle with, too. That means you’ll likely enjoy what you read, just as much as your child will. The Pope you see from video and visits is inside this book: there’s love and joy here, as well as gentle humor and a delightful amount of insight on his life and personal thoughts. Fr. Spadaro, in his afterword, tells what it was like to spend an afternoon with the Pope, where the letters came from, and how this book came to be. For 6- to 13-year-olds, that makes the Pope more accessible. For adults, there’s a lot of comfort and wisdom in this book. For both of you together, “Dear Pope Francis” will get your stamp of approval. Appreciation Martin Supplied Exactly What The Beatles Needed By GREGORY KATZ Associated Press LONDON — He was a quiet man, urbane and sophisticated, impeccably dressed, loyal to the queen and fond of his Rolls-Royce motor car — and he played a pivotal role in the transformation of four scruffy young lads from Liverpool into the most influential rock band in history. Under George Martin’s magisterial guidance, the Beatles transcended pop culture and created music that has stood the test of time. The work they produced has been covered and copied for decades, played as reggae music or chamber music or given a salsa beat. It has been more than half a century since Martin heard what better-known executives had missed and took a gamble on the Beatles, transforming their raw, atomic energy into an early run of infectious hits that captured the optimism of the early 1960s. It turned out he had sharp instincts, proclaiming “Boys, that’s your first number one” just moments after they laid down “Please Please Me” in the Abbey Road Studios. As the Beatles grew, he provided the classical background and willingness to innovate that paved the way for melancholy, mature songs like “Eleanor Rigby”, “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “A Day In the Life.” It is impossible to try and separate his contribution from that of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. It was simply a magical mix: the horn flourishes on “Penny Lane,” the harpsichord on “In My Life” and the elegant introduction to “Ticket To Ride” are collaborations in the truest sense. The Lennon-McCartney songwriting team has taken its rightful place in the pantheon, joining the giants who produced the great American songbook. And it was Martin’s subtle work that helped make so many of the recordings unforgettable. Hearing of Martin’s death, McCartney Wednesday cited the producers works on “Yesterday” as a prime example of the master’s easy touch. It was Martin who suggested the string quartet that helped turn what might have been just another ballad into one of the world’s most beloved, and most covered, songs. Their styles at first seemed to clash: Martin was a product of the British establishment the Beatles loved to lampoon, and even his necktie drew early scorn from Harrison. He was not a rocker who worshipped at the church of Chuck Berry and Little Richard, preferring symphonic music and comedy records, and he was not steeped in the American blues tradition so revered by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the other British invaders. The Beatles developed a famous fondness for marijuana and LSD, indulgences that held no interest for Martin. But his open-minded approach helped them integrate Indian music and dreamy, fanciful imagery into their songs without losing their shape, structure or propulsive beat. Martin was at first skeptical of Starr’s drumming ability, using a stand-in on an early disk, but later gave Starr free rein to develop the unique, subtle style heard on “Rain,” “She Said She Said” and other time-bending songs. Consider the Beatles’ collective good fortune: while Elvis Presley’s musical legacy was squandered to a degree by Col. Tom Parker’s crude management style, and his preference for Hollywood over Memphis, the Beatles always had Martin’s support and exquisite taste. When Brian Wilson tried to move the Beach Boys beyond their tried-and-true hit single formula, he met resistance from some band members who didn’t want to risk alienating their core audience. When the four Beatles tried to push that same envelope, Martin’s response was: “Let’s go.” And when the Rolling Stones tried to make a psychedelic album, the result was the much maligned “Their Satanic Majesties Request,” remembered primarily for a novelty 3-D album cover. The Beatles and Martin had already done so much better with “Sgt. Let Our Family Business keep yours in the go with: • Farm Filters • Hydraulic Hoses • Bearings & Seals Cox Auto Monday, March 21st, 2016 • 7:00 p.m All appeals must be filed before Thursday, March 17th, 2016 605-387-5756 1007 Broadway Ave. • Yankton • 665-4494 MOODY Jamesville Equalization Meeting Kevin Kirschenman Residence Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” There was never a George Martin scandal. He stayed on the sidelines when the Beatles suffered their acrimonious breakup. When Lennon later lashed out at him — even criticizing his producing work — Martin held his tongue. He enjoyed a long, productive recording career post-Beatles, and in later years became a regal, spectral presence who graced the occasional public event. Martin was seen at the Royal Festival Hall when Brian Wilson first performed his long-delayed masterwork “Smile” and helped organize a Buckingham Palace concert honoring Queen Elizabeth II on her Golden Jubilee in 2002. He led the very British “hip hip hooray” in her majesty’s honor after the encore. It was fitting that in one of his final public appearances Martin was leading tributes for someone else. He never boasted of his musical accomplishments, but they have grown in stature over time and will be enjoyed as long as recorded music is played. 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