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contributors January 2012 Carl Anthony – Writer Carl is 29 and lives in Sioux Falls.

When not writing for 605 Magazine, he can be found on the sales staff at Sioux Falls Ford, fulfilling his love for cars and trucks. Carl also serves as the producer for John Tesh on KELO-FM and manages independent hip-hop artist, Trey Lane.

Andrea Cota – Writer Andrea is a transitional therapist, exercise and nutrition specialist at ActiveSpine in Sioux Falls.

When she is not whipping other people into shape, she is training for the long jump, and also enjoys participating in any activity outdoors.

Denise DePaolo – Writer Denise works as a news producer in Sioux Falls. She lives with her husband, Tony, and two Miniature Schnauzers. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going places and taking naps.

Jaida Grey Eagle – Photographer Jaida is 23 years old and is currently a student, retail worker, photographer, receptionist and a jedi. She enjoys long-boarding, photography, collecting vinyl, her culture, and living life to the fullest.

Laura Engebretson – Photographer Laura is a bookworm, photographer, dancer, and all-around geeky girl. In her spare time she enjoys taking as many pictures as possible, traveling and drinking copious amounts of coffee. She also owns Laura Kate Photography.

Austin Kaus – Writer Austin is a writer, musician and University of South Dakota English student who cares a great deal for Belgian beer and Dead Milkmen records. He also enjoys caffeine, movies, stand-up comedy and putting food in his mouth hole. His cat can be a real jerk sometimes.

Lisa Peterson – Writer Lisa lives in rural Brandon, S.D. with her husband and two children. She received her degree in mass communications from St. Cloud State University and has enjoyed running her own marketing communications company, Main Ideas, for the past 19 years.

Dan Thorson – Photographer Dan is 27 years old and was born and raised in Sioux Falls. He enjoys photography, and is always thinking of ways to approach a subject.

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Arianna Ballinger and Chan

events Recap 2012 Raw Revolution Fashion Show

On Dec. 1, seven designers got the chance to show off what they have been working on at Club David. Hosted by Chan from www.SiouxFallsRadio.com, clothing was walked down the runway

by Label’s Bambi Knutson, Arianna Ballinger, Vicky Bortnem, Hope Monshaugen, Robyn Lynde, Sarah Olson and Jessica Elofson. Ballinger created the event, which went “incredibly smooth.”

For more info on upcoming shows and events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Photos by Jaida Grey Eagle

605 contributor Carl Anthony

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Art Collective 3

Artists and patrons gathered at Lucky’s Bar once again for the Art Collective 3 on Dec. 5. Infaux provided music as several artists created pieces live at the event. Support local art!

Photos by Jaida Grey Eagle

Alexandra Hurney

Kimberlynn Purintun

Kevin Bierbaum and Lacey Lee

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Wine on the Wheel

The room was sold out at the Washington Pavilion for “grown-up play time� Dec. 8. The popular clay workshop for all skill levels gets even better when you add wine (or preferred drink of choice). The next class is Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Due to demand, more classes have been added. To find out more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.

Photos by Jaida Grey Eagle

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events January 2012 DOWNTOWN Jan. 6 Downtown First Fridays Downtown Sioux Falls. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Enjoy exceptional shopping, original art, entertainment, dining and much, much more. For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.

Jan. 20 & 21 Winter Crazy Days Downtown Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Find great deals on remaining winter inventory by shopping Downtown Crazy Days.

Jan. 25 Magazine Swap and Talk Museum of Visual Materials. Are you slightly obsessed with magazines, but don’t feel like buying or subscribing to each and every magazine that is out there? Do you like the idea of recycling, gabbing with others, and social interaction? Here is a group for you. Gather your mags, pick an article to share, bring a lunch and chat up! Any magazine! For more info, call (605) 271-9500.

Jan. 8 GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase For more info, flip to page 36.

Jan. 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 Co-Ed Zumba Downtown w/ Elisabeth Hunstad Club David. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ditch the workout and join the party on the main level dance floor. Sessions are $6 or starts a punch card 10/$50. For more info, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Jan. 12 Abita Beer Tasting Old Skoolz. 7 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Jan. 20 Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein Washington Pavilion. This exhibition features artwork created by undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities throughout South Dakota. For more info, visit www.WashingtonPavilion.org.

Jan. 21 Beat the Blues For more info, flip to page 48.

ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 2 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 30 Game Night

Jan. 31 MAMMA MIA! For more info, flip to page 37.

Club David. 9 p.m. Free pool on the upper level. $2.25 Captain Morgans all night! For more info, and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

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Jan. 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 Wednesdays

Jan. 13 & 14 3rd Annual Prom Closet

Club David. Men – extended happy hour until 9 p.m. Ladies and men, enjoy the same well drink features. One-dollar drinks from 9-10 p.m. Two-dollar drinks 10-11 p.m. Three-dollar drinks 1 p.m. until close. Live DJ. Wait for the $100 bar tab drawing at midnight. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Jan. 6 | 20 Battle for the Arts Season 3 Club David. 9 p.m. Artists are set up in a bracketed tournament to go head to head the first and third Thursday of the month.

Two artists create large scale drawings armed only with a marker. DJ Daugenix to follow. No cover. For more info, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

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Second Reform Church, Lennox, S.D. Friday open 5-9 p.m. and Saturday open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Style Show Friday at 5:30, dresses sold after. E-mail lennoxpromcloset@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. This is a fundraiser for the Lennox After Prom Committee.

Jan. 21 Laugh4YOUth For more info, flip to page 34.

Jan. 28 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes For more info, flip to page 36.

Sports Jan. 4 | 13 | 14 | 18 Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m. For more info, visit www.

SFStampede.com.

Jan. 6 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 21 Sioux Falls Skyforce Sioux Falls Arena. 7 p.m. (12 p.m. Jan. 10) For more info, visit www.NBA.com/dleague/siouxfalls.

MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month. For more show listings, visit www.

CollectiveEffortsUnion.com, www.PepperEntertainment. com, www.ClubDavidSF.com, www.Myspace.com/ PhoenixLoungeLive, or www.44Downtown.com.

Jan. 1 DJ Daugenix!

Club David. 9 p.m. His premiere performance in Sioux Falls!

Daugenix brings his mix of house, electro, jungle and dubstep.

His “stinky” beats will rock you all night long. $3 drink features.

No cover or dress code. For more info and a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Jan. 6 Jim Speirs Jazz Trio Old Skoolz. 8:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF. com.

Jan. 14 “The Hangover” Record Release Party For more info, flip to page 24.

Sadie Soul

Latitude 44. 8:30 p.m Free. 21+

I <3 the 90’s w/ DJ Scratch Mixes and Videos Club David. 9 p.m. Retro 90’s featured drinks. 21+ No cover. For more info, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

Sena Ehrhardt

Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Jan. 19 47Fires Old Skoolz. 8:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.

OldSkoolzSFcom.

Jan. 20 Scott Holt Band Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skiller Lickers For more info, flip to page 36.

Jan. 21 Toby Kane Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Jan. 26 Lunar Funk Theory The Nine Bar, Brookings, S.D. 9 p.m. $5. 21+

Jan. 27 Chris Champion Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Jan. 7 Geoff Gunderson

Phantom Balance and the Scaletippers

Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Museum of Visual Materials. 8 p.m. Live art and local MC showcase. Admission $7. All ages.

Jan. 13 Elisabeth Hunstad

Jan. 28 Dakota Jazz Collective

Old Skoolz. 9 p.m. For more info, visit www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Old Skoolz. For more info, viist www.OldSkoolzSF.com.

Jan. 13 & 27 Guest DJ KOR

Jan. 30 Supersuckers

Club David. 9 p.m. No cover. 21+ For a list of all events, visit www.ClubDavidSF.com.

For more info, flip to page 26.

Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.

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beyond BORDERS

with Mark Lloyd

Mark Lloyd gets all the book perks working at Borders. Our perk?

We get the skinny about upcoming books ahead of everyone else.

The Leftovers

by Tom Perrotta

What would you do if one day, say Oct. 14, millions of people around the world suddenly disappeared?

Was it the Rapture? Not many people think so. If you didn’t believe in the Rapture before, you probably still don’t. And if you did believe in the Rapture, then this couldn’t possibly be the Rapture, because you would have been taken too, right?

So what was it?

The people who are still around start calling it the “Sudden Departure.”

And in a small town called Mapleton, one family will be torn apart by it.

So what would you do?

Would you be like Jill Garvey? Jill is in high school. She always got good grades and planned on going to college before the Sudden Departure. After that day, she starts hanging out with the wrong crowd. She starts partying and missing a lot of school. She starts to wonder what the point is when you might just suddenly be taken away.

Or would you be like her brother, Tom? Tom

had just started college when it happened. He dropped out after seeing a man calling himself “Holy Wayne” speak about losing his son to the Sudden Departure. Yeah, we’re talking full-on cult leader here. Holy Wayne’s main goal is to impregnate one of his five wives, all of whom are Asian teenagers, with the baby that will be the savior of the world.

Or would you be like their mother, Laurie?

Laurie joins up with a group calling themselves the “Guilty Remnant.” Yeah, we’re talking fullon cult here, too. They don’t talk. They wear nothing but white. They are never seen in public without smoking a cigarette. They follow people around and try to make them feel bad about trying to forget about the Sudden Departure and move on with their lives.

Or would you be like Kevin, Laurie’s husband? He’s the kind of person that the Guilty Remnant is trying to affect with their shenanigans. He wants to get past it and move on. He thinks there is nothing to be done about it and we should all just do the best we can.

Who would you be?

What to watch for in January Lunatics

by Dave Barry and Alan Zweibel

Dog, Inc.

by John Woestendiek

Philip is a pet store owner.

Jeffrey hates the world.

They will be thrown together into a series of events that will send them running for their lives from the police, soldiers, terrorists, subversives, bears, and a man dressed like Chuck E. Cheese. It’s Dave Barry. He used to be funny, I think.

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So there was this dog named Booger who belonged to a former Miss Wyoming. Booger died, like dogs often do.

Instead of moving on, Miss Wyoming pays a company $50,000 to clone Booger. And they do. They make five new Boogers. How did I not know about this?

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album REVIEW

by Austin Kaus

Amidon Affair – 30,000 Feet Above the Sea

The first thing this band made me want to do was clean my bedroom.

That’s a tribute to the nostalgia for fuzzy indie rock evoked by The Amidon Affair’s debut album “30,000 Feet Above the Sea.” As a younger and substantially lessbearded man, my crap stereo once blasted music that wrapped the same focused, twangy squinting with heartfelt vocals and fuzzy guitar blankets that don’t necessarily want to be folded.

The four-piece Sioux Falls group began as a simple recording project led by local experienced musicians John “Slap” Meyers (the Stallones, Tempora, il Lust, Derek Post, Roman Ships and current member of Pasque) and Matt Gedney (Fear of the Living, solo acoustic shows), morphed into a band comfortably offering solid grooves and a range of nodding opportunities.

What these four indie-ns have produced are 10 distinct strings of floss that display the occasional matted thorn. Opening with the focused, yet soothing “30k,” the album stays easy to stick with, even when airy vocals often encourage the mind to get outside and stare at the sky. Some of the tracks, like “Summer’s Going to Miss You,” evoke such a feeling of sweater-gazing from the previous decade that I actually considered looking for someone to buy beer for me.

On “The Amidon Song” - likely a musical essay on the 100-plusyear-old mysterious death of two early local settlers that is the

band’s namesake - I couldn’t help but long for the crackle and pop of a well-worn piece of vinyl.

If the fuzz of some of the songs became literal, there are some moments that would show the Amidon animal transforming into a wet porcupine. I admit that my initial notes on “Tendency” started with “Lags,” but I was corrected minutes later when the song blasted into a tempo upshift that made me throw the pen across the room in celebration.

The spacey vocals and guitar lines don’t mean that the appeal will be universal. People who don’t long for more Smashing Pumpkins-esque material might not be able to handle the sometimes Corgan-esque vocals. The group isn’t necessarily breaking new ground with this album, but the foundation and first floor of the Amidon headquarters appear to be solid.

Bassist and vocalist Meyers said there’s nothing really like making music with your friends. It’s comfortable, the chemistry is there, and, most importantly, it’s not work.

The attitude shows. The difference between what The Amidon Affair has done with “30,000 Feet Above the Sea” and what your silly neighbors do in their garage with Sublime covers is that the collaboration between the Amidon audio allies works. What began as a recording project has turned into a fine debut album that leaves me ready to see what comes next from the foursome. I like the fuzz, I like the feeling, and I like the future of this band.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some tidying up to do.

“30,000 Feet Above the Sea” is available at Ernie November, Last Stop CD Shop, iTunes and Amazon.

Rating:

Also listening to: Lagwagon Putting Music In Its Place

Dan P. and the Bricks Watch Where You Walk

Future of the Left Polymers Are Forever

The Fat Wreck vets reissued their first five albums and included b-sides, covers and acoustic interpretations of previous favorites, as well as a DVD.

The former MU330 singer brings it down with his latest project, creating a smooth and pleasant album that’s so infectious you might consider wearing rubber headphones.

After emerging from the ashes of mclusky, the Welsh group Future of the Left continues to keep alive their smirking hybrid monster of pop, sneer rock and relentlessly witty lyrics.

Favorites tracks: “Quit On Me” and “One Reason”.

Favorite tracks: “Polymers Are Forever,” “New Adventures”.

Favorite tracks: “Making Friends (acoustic),” “Laymen’s Terms,” and “Black Eyes (acoustic).”

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tech blend tech terms you should know

by Devon Schreiner

I think it’s pretty safe to say that just about everyone knows what Facebook is, even if they don’t use it. Does that mean everyone is an expert on social media? Do most people even know what social media means? If the only thing you are doing is milking your virtual cows and poking people on Facebook, then you need to get a new digital life.

Facebook is definitely an important part of the social media picture.

With over 800 million active users, it’s hard to argue that point. But should a person or business stop at using Facebook and limit themselves to those 800 million users? Not if you want the full, social media effect. Here are a couple of social media terms that everyone should be familiar with (if you already are, it’s a good refresher). Otherwise, you can just shove this column at Grandma or Mom when they join the social media world so you don’t have to sit at the keyboard with them for hours and explain!

Social Media - As Wikipedia (a very important piece of social media itself) puts it, social media builds on the foundations of Web 2.0 and allows for the creation and exchange of user-generated content. Easy enough, right? It is anything on the Internet that is created by one or more normal people.

Like - Like is a term that Facebook has recently coined to describe absolutely anything that a person could have an affinity towards. If a person appreciates, fancies or prefers an idea, that person likes it on Facebook.

Twitter - On its about page, Twitter categorizes itself as an information network. It has also been described as a micro-blogging website because a user does not necessarily need to interact with other people; the user can simply post information onto the site. These information posts are called Tweets.

Tweet - These 140-character blasts of

information make up what we know as Twitter. Tweets can contain much more information than one may realize, as well as links if there is simply too much to post. This short, headline style writing of Tweets makes a user’s updates very simple to read through.

It’s a more professional space to share your profile, work experience, skills and specialties. This is also a great place to join industry-related groups as well as look for your next job. LinkedIn, in my opinion, will be the next social media platform to explode like Facebook has as soon as the users who started on Facebook are looking for jobs and want to appear more professional.

Google+ - I wrote about Google+ (pro-

nounced Google plus) in the September issue of 605 because it was only announced as a beta in late June. Now that G+ is open to the public, anyone is able to join. If you are a person that has been looking for an alternative to Facebook, Google+ is your savior. A person can now link all of their Google services, +1’s and Picasa albums in one central location. foursquare - Yes, you read that right.

The name foursquare is not supposed to be capitalized unless it begins a sentence. Besides that, foursquare is the hottest, location-based social networking application, and one of the first to make it into mainstream. A user can “check in” to venues, earn points to compete with friends, and even become the mayor of a venue to achieve discounts.

LinkedIn - LinkedIn is often charac-

terized as the “Facebook of business.”

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MySpace - I’m just kidding. Nobody

needs to know about MySpace unless they are really into music. Even then, there are many other sites I would recommend first, such as Turntable. fm, Spotify, SoundCloud, Bandcamp and 8tracks. Even listening to music straight from Youtube would be more effective than going to MySpace.

Crowdsource - Crowdsourcing has become very popular, and you have probably used the technique without even realizing it had a name. To crowdsource means to have a problem or a question and ask it openly on different social media platforms. The crowds that respond to your inquiries create a successful crowdsource. Quora.com is a great example of a successful crowdsourcing utility that was made specifically for this task.

The terms listed here are the social media phrases that everyone should at least have heard of, but this list is just a small byte in the infinite World Wide Web. There are many interesting, niche websites, applications and social media experiences out there that one list could not possibly contain them all. If you have any favorite social media platforms or want to know about any others in particular, feel free to send me an email at DS@DevonSchreiner.com or check out my blog at Blog.DevonSchreiner.com.

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profiles IN SOUND Jan 14 | “The Hangover” Record Release Party Boonies Bar, Sioux Falls 8 p.m. | $10 door | 18+

by Carl Anthony “Music is therapy to me,” Gabriel Night Shield said.

Gabriel Night Shield (or Night Shield) is truly hard to describe. This is not a bad thing. Perhaps he does this intentionally to keep us guessing? Perhaps this is his trademark? A calling card the self-proclaimed “King of the 605” employs to always draw his fans and followers in?

Sitting with Night Shield over a drink, one can feel this quite easily.

First, Night Shield is a chill guy having a casual conversation. He waves to a fan across the room and tells a joke that will eventually end up on his Facebook page as a hilarious status update. He’s down to earth and the type of person who would make a good friend.

And then Night Shield is straight to business, talking about tour plans, finishing up the new album, and his vision for South Dakota hip-hop. His voice is stern and his stature confident. While he adjusts his recently loosened necktie, it is easy to think: “Gabriel Night Shield gets things done and done well.”

“I really never envisioned being an artist,” Night Shield said. “I really wanted to be more involved in the business side.”

While attending St. Francis Indian School, Night Shield was active in the media realm. He participated in video editing, audio production and would even DJ the school dances. Upon graduating from high school, Night Shield took his itch for media to The Art Institute of Seattle.

“Seattle was great, but when I got home I was frustrated because there

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were not many jobs available for what I went to school for,” Night Shield recalled.

During his time in the rainy city, Night Shield had been involved in a handful of music projects and received positive feedback on the songs he contributed. And when jobs in the media field were short here in South Dakota, Night Shield began to think about branching off on his own, remembering the encouraging comments he received about his work.

“I started to notice there were a lot of talented artists, not just in South Dakota, but all over,” Night Shield said.

“I started collecting their songs, and when I did that, the more I wanted others to hear their music.”

Night Shield went to the drawing board in 2001, founding Night Shield Entertainment. All the work he had collected served as the record label’s first released called “The Nation Compilation.” N.S.E, still based in South Dakota, now features a three-man roster, which

Image by Dan Thorson

includes Night Shield himself, along with Maniac The Siouxpernatural and Danny Boy. The label still continues to release compilation albums highlighting some of the brightest stars on the independent hip-hop scene.

“My goal is to keep helping others who are talented and determined to find success as artists,” Night Shield said.

Sharing his view of the local hip-hop movement, Night Shield makes it clear he wants to keep promoting high caliber talent and wants to see that talent rise.

“I feel, N.S.E, Soulcrate [Music] and Flame On Entertainment have been the three main constants on the scene,” Night Shield explained. “However, I am ready for somebody to take the fourth face on the Mount Rushmore of South Dakota hip-hop.”

Night Shield believes there are several artists chiseling their way to the top here in our state. And while Night Shield will work with any aspiring artist, don’t expect him to step down from the throne.

“I like the competition,” Night Shield said. “Competition in the scene makes me work that much harder.”

Night Shield’s new album, “The Hangover,” is a reflection of that competition and the drive to continue thriving under the N.S.E banner. It’s also a look into a person living completely on the edge. Not knowing him personally, one could follow him on Facebook and see this distinctly.

“I have wild stories and I hang with some crazy people,” Night Shield said.

And while Night Shield maintains he loves the atmosphere, he does admit it is not always best.

“This album is about having to come down from all that and face the consequences,” he said. “You can live like that for only so long before you have to slow down and that is what I tried to capture with ‘The Hangover.’”

For Night Shield, it is not about the awards, the nominations or the album sales. Granted, he appreciates every one of those things, but the Rosebud native keeps his fans closest to his heart.

“This is a life I never anticipated,” he said. “Music has taken me across the globe, and when I meet somebody that recognizes me and takes the time to say how much they love my work, I am reminded of why I do this.”

Night Shield will tour behind his new album in the new year. Like a true independent, he will be putting everything together himself.

“It is exhausting financially and mentally, but it’s worth it,” Night Shield said. “I function as the artist, the manager, the booker, the press, and even the website guy, but I have fun doing it.”

And as the list of duties keeps growing for Night Shield on the music end, there is something equally as important in his personal life. His daughter, who recently turned 6, is always looking up to her father. And he is always looking out for her.

“She is the highlight of my life,” Night Shield said.

It all hits home on Jan. 14 at Boonie’s Bar in Sioux Falls for “‘The Hangover’ Release Party.” The show and subsequent album release will be yet another chapter in story that is Gabriel Night Shield. And while he may keep us wondering, there is one thing we can always be guaranteed no matter where the story goes.

“I am an honest and open person,” Night Shield said. “Everything about me and everything about my music is real.”

Maniac The Siouxpernatural will host, and attendees to the Jan. 14 event will receive a free copy of the new album “The Hangover” with paid admission.

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profiles IN SOUND Jan. 30 | Supersuckers Boonies Bar | 9 p.m. $15

by Lucy Albers In 1988, a group of high school friends in Tucson, Ariz., formed what would become the self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock ‘N’ Roll Band in the World.”

The Supersuckers are a rock (with a little bit of a country timeline) band with a long history. After a short stint on Sub Pop Records, the group formed their own label, Mid-Fi, and spent a majority of their time on the road.

After over 20 years behind them, the

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band is still going strong with their music.

On Jan. 30, the group will bring their history to Boonies Bar in Sioux Falls with openers Spittin’ Cobras. For ticket information, visit www.collectiveeffortsunion.com.

You guys are on a long stretch of dates right now, how is that tour going so far?

It’s really good. We’re old road warriors so it usually goes well.

One of the biggest traits about Supersuckers is that you have been together for over 20 years. What kind of a contribution do you think that brings?

Well, we’ve made some member changes. Only two of us are left from

the original lineup, but it’s still rare to have a band last as long as we have.

It’s hard to explain why. I guess we’re all still hungry and still enjoy it. None of us have a Plan B. The only thing we could go back to is being a bus boy or something. So we just keep on making music.

The first label you signed with was Sub Pop. What was it like to work with them?

It was fantastic. I don’t know if was, like, a dream come true, but it was inspiring to have somebody validate what we were doing. And it was the perfect time because Sub Pop was working with such amazing artists. We had great relationship.

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Why did you decide to leave Sub Pop and form Mid-Fi? Well, we left Sub Pop because we signed with Interscope. At the end of the 90s that was the label to be on.

We recorded an album, but we were dropped before it came out. It was a big bummer, and it took a while to get over it, but we ended up making the best record we’d ever made. ‘Evil Powers of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ was picked up by a record label, but it was handled terribly. It was botched so thoroughly, we thought if someone was making these mistakes we might as well do it on our own.

Are your future releases going to also be on Mid-Fi? No, we’re kind of looking to get on another label.

The group took a bit of a hiatus recently. What brought you back together?

At the early part of this year, we took a bit of break. We were kind of burned out and needed to write songs about things besides how bad the road is. We just took a break to reinvigorate interest in the band. We knew we’d be back, we just needed to take a stop back to get on track again.

Are you guys working on new music?

We’re working on new songs for a new record. That’s just what we do.

Records don’t sell anymore, but every time you put out a new record, you up your live show. So it’s all about putting on a great show. You can watch a video of a dude on a rollercoaster, but it doesn’t come close to actually riding a rollercoaster. Just like you can watch

a handheld YouTube video of our show, but it’s not the same experience.

People don’t buy records from anyone anymore because of the Internet.

People are getting everything for free, so nobody is making money off it. It’s a whole new world out there.

Do you see the life of the band having a deadline at all?

I don’t see any end in sight. It’s what we like to do and choose to do. I don’t see any expiration date.

For more info on the band, visit www.

Supersuckers.com.

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creative WRITING About the author: Mary O’Connor has published poems and short stories in many journals, both here and in Europe.

She plays piano for the monthly Ceili Dance in the Old Courthouse with the Sioux Falls Ceili Band.

Unsuitable Friends

Infusion Room

Like parents stressing out about a child’s poor choice of companions who may lead her to drugs or drink those near you angst about your acquaintance with death.

Fifteen vinyl La-Z-Boys all in a ring. Women crochet, turn glossy pages, sleep. Man next door drifts, staring straight ahead, unused earphones hissing. I’m bagged and drifting too, the Dalai Lama on my iPod mixing amiably with the rest of what’s happening--nursing staff murmuring, machines beeping ready for the next bag, farmers talking: three chairs down two men in bib overalls entertain neighbors with lavish woes: “It’s some life. You got to be able to bear it.

You’re pitching sh-- or fixing fence.

You get animals that won’t cooperate, sick ones that’s costing you money treating them by the veterinarian, you deal with the high price of feed. You deal with the weather.

You deal with government interference. You deal with low prices, seems like all the time.

It’s some life. Hey, you hear this one?

Why can’t the bankrupt farmer complain?

He has got no beef. Fred here don’t complain, he’s a chicken farmer.”

Smiles and headshakes.

Crochet-er laughs, not looking up.

Now they’re talking farm equipment: tub grinder, chisel plow, posthole digger good crunchy sounds: chop saw, backhoe, pintle hitch-I mouth unsalted crackers, take small ice-sips, jerk a bit-gravity box, saddle tank, stalk chopper, here we go, shivers, tube heater, clodbuster, nurse brings a hot cotton blanket from the microwave, the wobble box, the disc ripper, sickle mower, four-tine grapple, as we round the turn of the field, crank up along the furrow, His Holiness smiling as if to ask compassion for the calves clustered to be dripfed with healthful chemo, as seeds of consciousness disperse like dandelion filaments into the blue beyond the Benadryl clouds.

When did you meet? And how?

(How seems important to them) Have you known him long?

Have you promised him anything?

Have you let him drive you to Chamberlain?

Has he been in your room with the door closed?

I want that door closed sometimes.

It’s not like we were having sex or anything we were just sitting on my bed talking. All right?

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Juggernaut You guys get any cool presents?

Nah. just socks. You?

I‛m gonna rebuild it as power armor.

My folks gave me a new motor bike.

Suddenly, socks seem not that bad.

Happy new year! See our new store!

2135 S. Minnesota. Open ‘til 11 p.m.

After the doctor’s phone-call, I’m hearing the word and I’m seeing huge iron wheels crossing clumpy soil silent leaving behind them a smooth expanse of flattened tundra.

Nothing pokes up to relieve the plain white ground under a white sky as magically the juggernaut removes all other concerns: job, weather, stiff knee, noise in the plumbing, all bow obediently and withdraw beneath its weight.

It orders the landscape better than the jar in Tennessee and everything has slowed to its pace-I look at the clock on the stove wall barely a minute, an awkward cack-handed minute of fumbling thoughts has gone by.

Insolence Wearing Guerlain “Insolence,” our model emerges into the Avera Cancer Center lobby showing a timeless black pinstripe crepe de chine from Dorothy Perkins, finished with twelve faux mother-of-pearl buttons along the center axis.

Sewn-in shoulder-pads provide a glancing reference to the 40s, and the sleeves are short, self-cuffed. She tops the vintage open-collar shirt neckline with a red wig, cut in a longer Ragamuffin, bangs low to complement a quirky noeyebrows look. To deconstruct an overly classic approach, her shoes are Arcus (France) in a butter yellow leather, with amusing rubber-wrap soles.

This is a look that says “I’m ready for my infusion, Mr. DeMille.”

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a taste of SARCASM Lick The Spoon

with Polly Dean

“I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee.” -F. Rosenberg

3101 W 41 st St S Sioux Falls te 107 ,S 605-271-7 D 7 00 www.lickth espoonsf.c om

exciting flavors of the comfort food that puts your frozen Banquet Pot Pies to shame.9 Their pot pies come in flavors like traditional chicken (though there is nothing traditional about the fresh cut veggies and chicken), seafood alfredo, southwest (which comes with salsa and sour cream), cheeseburger, tuna, and they always try to offer a vegetarian option as well. A warning to you: Don’t think you can take a quick lunch and swing over to get a pot pie. More often than not they sell out of all of them around lunch.

I suggest getting one in the morning with your coffee and taking it to work to eat later.10 Along with pot pies, Lick the Spoon has different quiche available to munch on. Meat quiche, spinach quiche, and vegetable quiche are served varying by the day. You can also order whole quiche to go for that last-minute brunch.

11 Their breakfast menu also boasts some pretty amazing bagel/croissant/English muffin sandwiches. Forget the drive-thru, people! You will remember what great, yet quick breakfast is supposed to taste like.

Yummy Quiche

And I haven’t even touched on lunch! They have gourmet, and - of course - homemade soups prepared fresh each morning. For a bigger appetite, they feature gourmet macaroni and cheese and numerous varieties of bistrostyle sandwiches. There is a lemon basil egg salad, a garlic pesto tuna salad, and an avocado ranch turkey sandwich. These are what they advertise on the menu, but if you want something else just let them know. They are very open to requests.12 Don’t plan on taking too late of a lunch, though. Lick the Spoon is only open until 4 p.m., which makes sense for the type of busi-

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Photos by Polly Dean

There is something about coffee shops1. Nothing gains regular business like a locally owned and operated coffee shop that gets our taste buds tickling for an espresso.

Homemade bars and cookies take us back to childhood days of enjoying a snack for a snack2.

Well, we are indeed in no shortage of coffee shops in the area, but there is something about a new one opening that beckons us to try something new3. Lick the Spoon is located in Park Place Center on 41st Street 4, though you might not have seen it when making your usual morning stop for some caffeine5.

The space is decorated with a mix of tables and comfy couches. Bakery cases are lined to the max with homemade pastries, muffins and scones for the taking.6 The bakery cases adorn the front of the shop right where you line up to order. As you stand in line, the delicious delights rest on their little plates and stare deep into your soul, begging to be eaten.7 Homemade fudge also graced the counter where I was placing my order, and it was in perfect little bite-size pieces. It would be foolish not to take advantage of such an offer.

But if dessert is not your thing, Lick the Spoon features gourmet pot pies made fresh daily8. They feature new and

ness it is and how quickly they sell out of their food! I would challenge the management to consider future evening hours, though. If there is anything Sioux Falls needs, it is more coffee shops open late!13 It also has to be mentioned that Lick the Spoon serves amazing Dark Canyon Coffee, which is roasted in the Black Hills. They offer all sorts of flavors and roasts perfect for just a cup of coffee or a specialty latte with one of their featured flavors. Their lattes are steamed to perfection and flavored just right. The sizes are a little small in my opinion, but that seems to be the norm for coffee shops these days.14 All in all Lick the Spoon seems to have a great thing going on.

Final Grade Atmosphere 4/5 The only thing I would add is more comfortable seating. There is one comfortable love seat, but I foresee some fights for that spot in the future. There are plenty of tables to sit at for meetings, friends, etc. I can see it getting tight with more than a few groups in there at the same time, but hey, just get there first.

Service 4/5 New, locally-owned coffee shops are famous for their great service. Workers will explain to you each flavor available, what is in it, how they make it etc. Just don’t expect the same amount of patience from the line behind you.

FOOD 5/5 No, really, I mean that rating. Everything tastes homemade because it is. I love comfort food like pot pies and macaroni and cheese, and I think it is great that you can get it in a faster-paced environment. Baked goods were perfection, and the coffee was delicious. My only gripe is that I can only get it early in the day. I hope eventually night hours are added, but I know the stress that puts on a business.

[1] And not just the hip people with tattoos who work there. Though it doesn’t feel right being in one without that judgmental stare coming at you through blackrimmed glasses. Sigh…

[2] Don’t think of the calories… don’t think of the calories…

[3] Or at least drinking coffee and doing the exact same thing somewhere new...

[4] The dreaded mini mall with Fuddruckers in it... Quite possibly the hardest parking lot to enter and exit in Sioux Falls. I know they have a back exit, but no one remembers that until they try to pull out across four lanes of 41st Street traffic!

[5] Or maybe you drove by it when you were caffeine-crashing. That. Is.The.Worst.

[6] Or... the staying? Grab a plate and a fork. Enjoy your latte in a mug. You deserve it.

[7] At least that is what I was feeling. Or hearing. Or, what?!

[8] Cue obnoxious “South Park” references.

[9] I just used the word “exciting” to describe pot pies, and I am not ashamed [10] Or eat a chicken pot pie at 9 a.m. for breakfast. Don’t judge me [11] Love these people.

[12] I may think pot pies are “exciting,” but I do stay up past 9 p.m. That should get me a few more cool points, right?

[13] Has anyone else noticed the “large” at coffee shops are shrinking, yet the “small” at fast food places could quench the thirst of a small village?

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delish DELIGHTS

Original recipe by Amanda Day and Cole Heisey of Pomegranate Market

The holidays have finally come to an end, and with New Year’s resolutions to lose weight in full swing, it is important to keep yourself nourished even if you are waist-deep in a diet. Vegetables, brown rice, beans and tofu all pack essential vitamins, nutrients and low-fat protein to give you the energy to get through the day and keep you full to avoid that afternoon chip-binge. While going vegan is a pretty extreme means of shedding holiday weight gain, it is a great alternative to meaty, often greasy, high-fat options. These vegan wraps are sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters (trust us, we had non-veggie fans chowing down!), while adding great nutrients to your diet.

Vegan Wraps: (Makes 4 to 5 wraps)

Ingredients: - ½ cup brown basmati rice cooked in vegetable broth - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, shredded - Juice from ½ a lime - 1 tbsp grapeseed oil - ½ onion, diced - 1 green bell pepper, diced - 1 tsp Spike Vegit seasoning - 4 oz. firm tofu, crumbled - 7 oz. black beans - 3 to 5 tomato tortillas - Salt and pepper to taste (or try Bragg Liquid Aminos) - 8 to 10 leaves of lettuce - Salsa (optional) - Diced avocado (optional) - Diced tomatoes (optional)

Instructions: 1. Cook the rice according to the label. Once the rice is tender, stir in the cilantro and lime and set aside.

2. Heat the grapeseed oil in a sauté pan over medium heat, then add the onion and pepper and sauté with the Vegit seasoning until the onions are translucent.

3. Add the crumbled tofu and black beans to the onion mixture and cook until the tofu and beans are warm. Remove from pan and set aside.

4. Once the rice and pepper/bean mixture have cooled, lay the tortilla out flat and place a couple of lettuce leaves, the rice, pepper mixture and top with optional additions.

5. Wrap like a burrito and feed your happy!

Photograph by Jonathan Vasa

All ingredients used in this recipe are organic and available at Pomegranate Market.

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Photograph by Denise DePaolo

Lemon Drop Martini: by: Denise DePaolo Ingredients: - 1 1/4 oz. lemon vodka - 1 1/4 oz. Limoncello - 2 oz. lemonade Instructions: 1. Dip rim of chilled martini glass in lemon juice, then into granulated sugar.

2. Pour lemonade, vodka and Limoncello into ice-filled cocktail shaker.

3. Shake furiously.

4. Strain into martini glass.

5. Garnish with twist of lemon.

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get involved Laugh4Youth

by Lisa Peterson

Get your laugh on and support a local non-profit.

For Lora Young, choosing a fundraiser for the non-profit organization she runs was, well... laughingly easy.

Not wanting to do the typical golf-type or silent auction event, Young, who is executive director of Here4Youth, decided to stage a one-of-a-kind evening using two national touring comedians (Eddie Brill and Kermet Apio) who just happen to be her friends.

“Here4YOUth wanted to do a fundraising event that would broaden our visibility,” Young said. “Our goal was to have people come to a fun event in January and laugh a lot, and leave feeling good about the cause they supported.”

So she contacted her friends Brill and Apio and pitched the idea of being involved in the first annual Here4Youth fundraiser.

“They said yes and I was thrilled,” Young recalled. “Both these guys have intelligent comedy that’s clean, and they don’t make fun of people to get a laugh.”

Brill has been voted best comic in New York City three

years in a row and has appeared on over 100 television shows in six different countries, including 10 appearances on the “Late Show with David Letterman.” For the past 12 years and counting, Brill has also worked on Letterman’s late-night program as the audience warm-up and talent coordinator for the comedians who appear on the show.

“Eddie is an edgy comedian,” Young said. “I would compare him to Johnny Carson, but not as crude as Larry the Cable Guy.” While he is in Sioux Falls, Brill will also be teaching a workshop for stand-up comedians. He has taught the workshop worldwide for 15 years, helping people take their comedy to the next level.

Apio, winner of the 2009 Great American Comedy Festival, has appeared on TV and as a series regular on “Rewind” on NPR. He has showcased at comedy festivals in Aspen, Las Vegas and Vancouver, and has performed in 47 states and three Canadian provinces. He is also a past winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition and was a semi-finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition.

“These guys are charging a fraction of what they could charge to help Here4Youth,” Young said, adding, “We have 533 seats to sell and we’re hoping to fill the Orpheum [Theater].”

Here4Youth, formerly known as Liberty Center, was established in 1995 in Sioux Falls to help provide outof-school care for youth ages 3-21 with special needs.

Programs offered by Here4Youth include childcare, afterschool and out-of-school care, a full-time summer program, and respite care. Here4Youth after-school sites are located at Brandon Valley Middle School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, John Harris Elementary School, Patrick Henry Middle School, Terry Redlin Elementary School, and Washington High School.

The Laugh4YOUth fundraiser is sponsored by Vern Eide and will take place Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Sioux Falls.

The event will have adult comedy. More information about the Laugh4YOUth fundraiser can be found at Laugh4YOUth.com or by calling (605) 271-6327. To reserve a seat contact ticketmaster.com.

Where: Orpheum Theater When: Jan. 21 | Doors open 6 p.m.

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Comedian Eddie Brill

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The Details:

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january CHECKLIST Image courtesy of Black Inc. Events and Advertising.

Image courtesy of the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society.

Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!

GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase Jan. 8 | 12-4 p.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center Price: $5 More info: www.GonnaGetWed.com This is the only January bridal show in Sioux Falls with over 150 wedding exhibits. One hundred men’s wedding rings will be given away, provided by Gunderson’s Jewelers. The first 50 brides will win a ring and 50 more will be given throughout the show! Pre-register at the website listed above. Bonus! Other prizes will be given away every half hour, including the Extreme Wedding Giveaway Package worth thousands!

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Jan. 20 | 8 p.m.

Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Price: $42 & $30. $12 student tickets More info: www.sfjb.org Lavay Smith, vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, has become known as a modern day jazz and blues diva with a singing style influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington and Little Esther Phillips. Bonus! The Blues Brother himself, Dan Aykroyd said her new CD is “guaranteed to make you feel better.”

Image courtesy of JDRF.

2012 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Jan. 28 | 8-10 a.m.

Empire Mall Price: Free More info: walk.jdrf.org

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Join in the efforts to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. Your contribution to support the JDRF-funded research will help those living with the disease look forward to longer, healthier lives. The Walk to Cure Diabetes is fun, family-friendly and offers plenty of entertainment, food and kids’ activities. Register at the website listed above.

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Bonus! The grand total will be announced at 9:45 a.m. by the GAP!

JANUARY JAZZ, BLUES, & BREWS @ OLD SKOOLZ

sponsored in part by Abita Beers

Image courtesy of MAMMA MIA! North American Tour 2010 by Joan Marcus.

Jan 06 Jim Speirs Jazz Trio 8:30pm Jan 07 Geoff Gunderson 9pm Jan 12 Abita Beer Tasting 7pm Jan 13 Elisabeth Hunstad 9pm Jan 14 Sena Ehrhardt Band 9pm Jan 19 47FIRES 8:30pm Jan 20 Scott Holt Band 9pm Jan 21 Toby Kane 9pm Jan 27 Chris Champion 9pm Jan 28 Dakota Jazz Collective 8:30pm

921 E. 8th Street, Sioux Falls www.oldskoolzsf.com

MAMMA MIA! Second Show Added!

Jan. 31 | 7 p.m.

Washington Pavilion Price: $36,50-$62.50 More info: www.washingtonpavilion.org Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! Purchase tickets at the website listed above. Bonus! Attendees will get to see it before the audience of the Feb. 1 show, which is sold out already!

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You nominated them!

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Young

Leaders of the Images by Jeff Sampson Photography

Year.

Another year has flown by, and four new faces have been dubbed the Young Leaders of the Year. These inspiring professionals have demonstrated cultural development, entrepreneurship, volunteerism and a passion for their careers.

One common, and refreshing, theme with each of these individuals was bringing businesses and the community together to ensure a successful and prosperous future. With an endless laundry list of responsibilities, how do they do it all?

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Rebecca Bessman: “I’ve learned my limit. I’ve gotten to the point where it’s been too much.”

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T

here is one word that describes Rebecca Bessman: selfless.

Whether it is in her career or through volunteerism, Bessman, 26, strives to step up whenever she can to help others and leave her surroundings better than when she found them.

2011 brought a new job opportunity for Bessman that fit this word perfectly and she became admissions coordinator at the Good Samaritan Society – Sioux Falls Center in late July. Bessman is the first to have this position and has a variety of roles that include incoming tours and inquiries, along with making residents content with the atmosphere.

“The day that we get a new resident I work with getting them acquainted with us and just letting them know we’re going to take care of you, you’ll be comfortable here,” she explained.

Most residents are in focused rehab to get stronger in hopes to eventually return home. This can go really well or can take a negative turn.

“It’s hit and miss. It depends on what type of situation you’re running into,” Bessman said.

For example, some residents come in with a minor knee injury where they need to learn how to use a walker.

“They’re in pretty good spirits when they know what they’re working towards,” she said.

But others that suffer something like a stroke are tougher spots.

“They need to start basically from square one again,” Bessman said.

“That’s frustrating.”

But helping brighten their day or lifting their spirits is what makes Bessman passionate about her job.

“I like to be that first person; I like to be able to put the smile on their face, joke with them a little bit and put everybody at ease,” she said.

What may have drawn Bessman to this new career is that she cares deeply about people. The spring and summertime are jam-packed with volunteering, including events like the Teddy Bear Den’s “Celebrity Night Out” that helps

low-income mothers receive imperative items like diapers, strollers, bottles, cribs and the like.

“I love getting involved in things, especially when you know it’s for a good cause,” she said.

Bessman gets asked frequently to be part of fundraisers like Go Red for Women for the American Heart Association and the Sanford Gala because of a family talent she can put to use: auctioneering.

“My background in getting involved is because my dad is an auctioneer, so anything auction-related from the back-end side of things, like setting up an auction and how you need to clerk them,” Bessman said.

But when asked what is her favorite fundraiser, she answered instantly, “My favorite one, just because I’ve been involved for so long, is probably JazzFest,” she said. “I’m one of about 50 people that helps put on a festival for the whole state and tri-state area.”

Bessman has been on the committee for the past three years and has worked JazzFest with the Jazz & Blues Society as an employ and intern for several years prior.

She currently works the merchandise tent and can’t even keep track of how many hours she and other committee members spend at the three-day festival.

“Holy cow, I don’t even know. I guess I’ve never really thought of it that way,” she explained. “I just kind of always thought that’s what we’re here to do, so I guess I’ve never put the pen and paper to figure out how long I’ve spent working on it.”

Aside from her selflessness, it’s apparent the word “music” definitely comes in a close second in Bessman’s life. It all started after picking up the saxophone at a young age, noting instructors Dennis and Jeremy Hegg as early influences.

“I still live on with the nickname [Jeremy] gave me in jazz band that year: Mavric,” she said.

Another huge influence - and now close friend - came from meeting Raine Jerke of the band PowerPlay at the fair when she was 14.

“They’ve become part of my family,” Bessman said of the band.

When we talked before going to print, Bessman was preparing for a New Year’s Eve event with PowerPlay at the Ramkota Hotel. “[PowerPlay] wanted to do something since they have family in the area and a lot of friends around here,” she said.

When asked what her role was in the event she replied, “Lead liaison, maybe.

They had the idea that they wanted to have this party and I thought why don’t we turn it into a fundraiser?”

The New Years Eve Bash 2012 raised money for Cure Kids Cancer. Going into the event, she said she was helping with a little bit of everything as the volunteer extraordinaire. “I’m like the ‘Ask Jeeves’ of planning this event,” she laughed.

As for the year coming to a close, her highlight for 2011 was definitely the new job and seeing the progress residents go through.

“Every day you know you’re helping someone and helping [residents] get through a tough situation that they don’t necessarily want to be in,” she said.

When it came to her goal in 2012, she replied, “I want to make sure we have a fun [JazzFest] in July.”

As for finding time for herself?

“I want to take a sweet vacation, is that a good goal,” she laughed.

Luckily, for Bessman, she has help when her schedule piles up.

According to her, “I have a pretty good group of friends and family to rally around, so if I fall short on needing some help with something I can have a backup plan, too.”

For more info on the Good Samaritan Society, visit www.good-sam.com or check out JazzFest at www.siouxfallsjazzfest. com.

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hen hearing Jolene Loetscher, 32, go over her schedule, it’s mind-boggling how she even has time to sleep.

The serial entrepreneur owns several businesses, teaches two courses at the University of South Dakota, is on volunteer committees, and is avidly working on creating a non-profit camp for sexual abuse victims.

“I don’t like to be bored,” Loetscher laughed.

What she does like is that she can do the majority of her work from the comfort of her own home with her coworker, and husband, Nate Burdine.

“People are like ‘I could never work with my husband,’ but I met him at work,” she said, smiling.

The pair met while working at Kelo.

“I like to remind him that I technically was his boss,” Loetscher laughed.

“He says that was not the case, but we’ll argue on that point for the rest of our lives.”

Their home office also is what Maggie and Mayhem call their stomping - or snorting - grounds. The pugs are the couple’s “furry children” and are the faces of DooGooders, a pet waste removal company that began as a way to make extra cash during graduate school.

Loetscher had also been working full-time at Sanford in media relations while earning her M.B.A. from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, but decided to give self-employment a shot after DooGooders started to take off.

“I just decided to go and try things on my own, and it’s been really good,” she said. “I love being my own boss.”

The company donates 7 percent of proceeds to local charities, and has

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grown 20 percent in the last year alone.

“Last year at the height we had around 11 employees,” Loetscher said.

When she’s not “dooing poo,” Loetscher also works with Burdine on Mud Mile, a company that dabbles in consulting, public relations, video production and copy writing. Clients include Johnny Carino’s, Daktronics and Strengthscope.

“We’ve kind of been doing projects for a couple years, but full time was about a year ago,” she said.

When she is not working on business ventures, Loetscher gets involved with community organizations like the Diabetes Research Foundation, Bark for Life and is on the board for Red Cross.

But one cause is Loetscher’s “passion project” for 2012: Selfspiration.

Loetscher started the website that she hopes to use to advocate for “better policy and tougher laws” for sexual abuse victims, and aims to eventually have a camp for kids of sexual abuse.

“I would really like to see by the end of 2012 that we have, even if it’s just a day camp, one group of kids be able to come in and do something; even if it’s just for a day to meet other kids who have gone through something similar,” she explained. “For adults, too, who have gone through it, it’s a place to channel what’s happened and use that in a positive way, which I think is hard to do a lot of times because it’s such a negative experience.”

And Loetscher used her own negative experience for the better when she came out publicly to the community to share her story of sexual abuse from a neighbor in her early teen years.

“It’s scary, but it just seemed like the

right thing to do,” she said of opening up publicly. “At least once a week I hear from somebody who has gone through something similar. There’s a double edge of that it’s overwhelming to know that there are so many people out there, but it’s so fulfilling to know in sharing it I’ve helped somebody.”

She also notes this as her highlight of the year, along with another monumental event: “It was also 2011 that I confronted my abuser. That was a huge moment for me, and a turning point in my healing.”

Loetscher is also taking Selfspiration to Pierre where she will testify this month in hopes to eliminate the Statute of Limitations.

“We’ve got a bill that will come up in the 2012 session, and it would remove the Statute of Limitations for rape, so that no matter what time period a person was raped they can always look to bring criminal charges,” she said.

All of this work didn’t go unnoticed in the past year. Loetscher was named “Tomororw’s Leader” at the YWCA Tribute to Women in March.

“That was a complete surprise. I was sitting in the back row,” she said With so much happening in 2011, it’s hard to imagine what is next.

Maybe learning to leave work during work hours? Hardly.

“It’s what you talk about when you make dinner, it’s what you talk about when you’re getting dressed in the morning,” Loetscher said. “It’s always there. And it’s the good and the bad of it.”

For more info on Loetscher’s ventures, visit www.doogooders.com, www.selfspiration.com or www.joleneloetscher.com.

Jolene Loetscher:

“I’ve put purpose to something that is so ugly and dark.”

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Ashley Thompson:

“You want to make something Better? You can.

Just find the right people and ask.”

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shley Thompson, 29, graduated from college with a degree that not even Thompson herself imagined how she would use in the future.

“My degree is in French,” she said. “It’s kind of interesting to see how you’re going to apply that, and I don’t know that I ever had a plan – definitely not a good plan.”

But after leaving Concordia College in Moorehead, Minn., Thompson soon realized her degree applied more than ever when she started work at Citi.

“I’ve sort of fallen into what I’m doing now through a variety of roles through Ciitbank. Now that I look back I can say it’s probably the most applicable degree I could have gotten because it’s essentially communications,” she said, “but with foreign language it’s got that problem-solving component added to it. It worked out perfectly, but who knew?”

When Thompson first started, she was in a “more traditional banking operations role.” When the opportunity arose for the Citi Community Development position, she jumped at the chance.

“It just made so much sense because it combines my love for the community and making everything I can better with the ability to be involved in things. There’s a lot of public speaking and things that are interesting,” she said. “It’s always changing and it’s always new.

Thompson’s position entails working for the Citi Foundation with grants and business contributions in excess of over $1 million annually. Not only does she assist with regional non-profit partners to plan the programming they wish to use the foundation funding for, but she also helps them through the grant-writing process and continues to work alongside them after they receive funds to monitor the program.

“It’s a lot about good community stewardship and partnering with our community. We focus specifically on things you find to be banking related: financial inclusion, financial capability and asset building, microfinance, micro-entrepreneurship; things like small business building is very impor-

tant to us,” she said. “Also college success and neighborhood revitalization...”

And when it comes to volunteerism, Thompson is a guru. She helped organize volunteers for Citi’s annual Global Community Day, including projects that brought together 22 local banks to address basic needs for the community.

“In South Dakota we really have this financial mecca, and so what better to do than to combine forces and do a banking project together,” she said.

This last year, Thompson spearheaded a local diaper drive that collected 50,000 diapers for area nonprofits. “[Diapers] are one of the year over year number-one unmet needs in Sioux Falls,” she said.

Thompson has, in fact, helped facilitate and support employee volunteerism that equated to over 30,000 hours of volunteering. “I can always find volunteers,” she said, smiling. “One of my focuses is skilled-based volunteerism; it’s knowing someone well enough to know how to match a skill they have to a volunteerism effort.”

She also is the co-founder of the Women’s Network at Citi. “It’s about harnessing the collective potential of all of the women we have in our organization and bringing everybody together and linking up to what we have to offer as a company and community,” Thompson said.

She also is very active in the community as co-chair of the advisory board for Academy of Finance, a program for high school students who have a desire and love of business and finance. “We partner with the University of South Dakota to actually provide college-level finance courses to kids while they’re in high school,” she said.

The program also assists participants in finding paid internships over the summer to acquire business experience.

“I was just talking to somebody about the importance of the business community and education and how much the business community adds to education, whether it be through Academy of Finance, or Junior Achievement, or mentoring or whatever,” she said. “It’s a partnership that’s very

strong but can always be stronger, so it’s great to be on a board like that where you’re working with the businesses and the school district to make students’ lives and education better.”

She also is on the committee for Southeastern Behavioral, bringing her expertise to help provide affordable housing.

When she is not helping in the finance world, Thompson is headfirst in mentoring.

She is one of the first mentors for USucceed, a program through Lutheran Social Services where mentors follow a student throughout high school to ensure they graduate and have support along the way.

Thompson will also play the role of mentee as she joins the inaugural class for the YWCA Women’s Leadership Program. “To be in on something in the ground level… I really feel drawn to things that I can do, and while I’m doing them I can add some kind of value that can make it better,” she said.

When asked what her 2011 highlight was, Thompson said, “It’s not really an event, but I think when I look reflectively on 2011, I feel this is the year when I really figured out how to maximize what I can do in the community and is making my life better, too.”

For example, she takes her daughter, Ava (pictured), to a program twice a month to run with at-risk youth at the Multicultural Center. She said moments like this are special because it’s melding everything she loves into one.

“It’s not about family time and work time, it’s about what’s the right thing to do and who is coming with me,” she said. “Let’s all make it happen together.”

What she hopes to do in 2012 is to work on networking and appreciating others. “[I want to] keep making people that I’m working with really, truly know how much I care about the relationship or the interactions we’re having,” Thompson said.

“Through that you really find the ways to make everything better.”

For more info on Citi Community Development, visit www.citicommunitydevelopment. com.

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onsidering that Ben Hanten, 30, starting building and selling computers at the age of 15, it’s safe to say he has always had the entrepreneurial itch.

“I’ve started four or five companies,” the Webster native said.

Post high school, Hanten soon realized the traditional route was not for him. Though he received a sizeable scholarship to attend Augustana College, Hanten left after the first year to launch a bi-weekly newspaper in Fort Collins, Co. at the age of 19.

“I quickly became bored with school,” he said.

Feeling homesick after a year in business, Hanten moved to Yankton in hopes to start a statewide magazine closer to home, but instead took a position as marketing director and photo editor for “South Dakota Magazine.”

“During that time I ran a few websites like ‘South Dakota 1,2, 3,’ which was one of the first blog aggregators,” Hanten explained.

“That aggregated all the South Dakota blogs into one – this is before Google readers time.”

After trying out other ventures like radio, Hanten left the media world and entered the bar business, opening Ben’s Brewing Co. in 2005 in downtown Yankton.

“I’d always been interested in marketing and how marketing can affect customers, and there’s nothing better than a bar to see instant results,” he said. “Everything I was doing took a lot of time to figure out. With bars you can run tests every day.”

Ben’s Brewing Co. quickly became popular for a niche some were skeptical of at opening. There was no smoking (before the smoking ban), no televisions, no video lottery and other amenities that can be found at the “typical” watering hole. Those characteristics ended up leading to the bar’s success.

“If you say that’s going to make us fail, maybe it’s a thing that’s so different that it’s going to work,” he recalled.

He also created the first patio in town. “By creating the first patio, we created a space for [smokers], but it really brought us a crowd from day one.”

But don’t be fooled by the name. Though in 2007 the bar was brewing their own beer, the demand curve and a huge shortage in hops in 2008 made it not worth the cost.

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he said. “I think if you have the right culture you can take your customers with.”

Ben’s Brewing Co. also got a neighbor in January 2011 when Hanten opened The Copper Room on the top floor of the same building.

“It was a next-stage event where we’re not just a bar anymore, we’re a place where business meetings happen, where Ignite events happen, and all kinds of cultural events that aren’t just things you would imagine happening at a bar,” Hanten explained.

The new addition (and what he marks as his 2011 highlight) came at a good time to ease the itch for a new business.

“It was kind of a neat project that was important to me because I think it was a necessary step for the bar to grow, and it gave me a project to channel some energy into,” he said.

“I’ve been kind of beating my head against the wall for a while for my next business, and this was sitting right in front of me.”

Now that The Copper Room is up and running, Hanten wants to use his devotion for startup businesses to aid others. Throughout the year he has attended conferences like Big Omaha, Thinc Iowa and others across the country to figure out how to get South Dakota into investing in early-stage companies.

“Eventually I think we’ve kind of come into a plan for how to get a new angel investment* fund going,” Hanten said. “It’s been a fun year. I would say the middle of it was sort of frustrating trying to figure out what path I was going to go on this and just recently came to a solution and a plan.”

Hanten hopes to have all the investors lined up in the next six months and will be called Two Bridges Capital. “From there we’ll hopefully be finding some talent, some companies to associate with, and start the process,” he explained.

And gathering investors is not foreign territory to Hanten. In 2007 he started XYZ with Dan Specht and David Hosmer, which was created in response to the Yankton Chamber of Commerce and Office of Economic Development putting together a $2 million campaign (which they currently have raised over $2.32 million) to try and attract businesses to town.

“When they come to a business like mine, which has 10 employees, and they want $510,000 you think ‘well, it’s worth it, I believe in it, but how do I fit into a group that includes huge manufacturers, a large hospital, huge financial companies… my voice is noth-

ing, relatively,” he said.

The initiative, named after generations X, Y and Z, would take 40 families or individuals to give $5,000 to create $200,000. They still donate the majority to what is called the Yes Campaign, but the rest of the pooled donations are used as “backup money” that is used when the group finds projects they feel are representative of what they care about.

“It’s taken people off the sidelines and are getting them involved,” Hanten said. “We give them a way to participate in a small amount that’s going to hopefully lead to more.”

Their main goal is to do work with quality of life projects to help with the culture.

Another big way Hanten has helped with the culture in Yankton is by being on the committee since day one for the annual event, Rockin’ RibFest downtown.

“I think that those types of events build a whole kind of energy to a downtown,” he said. “Six thousand people showed up the first year. Now we’re at about 10,000 people.”

He notes the success to keeping it simple and sticking to what they want it to be: ribs, beer and music. And the event will get even bigger in September 2012 because Hanten, who is in charge of booking bands, is getting a budget raise.

According to Hanten, “My music budget for the first four years of [the festival] has been $3,300, and this year it’s $10,000, so we’re going to be able to push the envelope and do something a little bigger and better.”

And bigger and better is what Hanten hopes for the business community in our state.

“The major thing I want to do in 2012 is connecting more of these [startup] people, whether it’s through this angel investment network, or whether it’s through creating a co-working-type space in other locations, I think it’s time that businesses should start realizing we’re not all after the same dollar,” he said. “If we want to be in the game of the future of business than we need to start thinking about it a lot differently.”

For more info on Ben’s Brewing Co. or The Copper Room, visit their Facebook pages or copperroom.posterous.com. *Most angel investors are successful business leaders or proffesionals who make significant investments in other companies, usually earlystage startups - smallbusbiness.dnb.com

Ben Hanten:

“My thought is that if I’m not going to be starting another [business], I want to help other people who are.”

the scoop Beat the Blues When the dead of January hits and the snow just isn’t cute anymore, the Sertoma Butterfly House & Purdy Marine Cove wants to give a “mental and physical lift” to the community with their first-ever Beat the Blues event on Jan. 21. The event was created to encourage people to escape the dreary weather and enjoy the warmth and colors the building provides.

“Basically the whole idea of the event is to get everybody out of the cold and do something,” said Audrey Willard, director of the Sertoma Butterfly House & Purdy Marine Cove. “This is the perfect place to warm up in the winter time.”

The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., has an array of activities patrons can try out, all for the everyday admission prices of $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for children. Massages, yoga, martial arts and zumba will be offered as well as CPR classes, blood pressure screenings and healthy cooking classes.

According to Willard, “If you come any time throughout the day there will be different things going on throughout the building.”

Musicians will be playing in certain rooms of the facility as well.

“It’s going to be jazzy music, so it will be something that will encourage

people to get up and move around,” Willard said.

Not only will there be a plethora of healthy activities to choose from, but the day will also mark the population growth of the popular and beautiful Blue Morpho butterflies. Several hundred of these butterflies, which derive from Central and South America, will be added to the 800 butterflies that currently call the Flight Room home.

Yoga classes will be held in the Flight Room with the butterflies.

“You’ll do it right on the pathways of the Flight Room,” described Willard. “They might land on you. Definitely a relaxing experience.”

And the colors don’t stop at the butterflies. Don’t forget to the fish!

“We have a lot of new things going on. With the new aquarium we have 14 salt water and fresh water tanks, so there are fish for people to see,” Willard said. “That really makes a fun addition to the building because the butterflies and fish really compliment each other.”

Children are still welcome to join along in the festivities.

“We just ask that a parent is present at all times,” said Willard.

The facility, which is known for hosting thousands of visitors each year, is excited to revitalize the community in a time of cold and sadness.

Willard said, “Everybody, especially living in South Dakota, gets tired of the winter, so why not come in, warm up and do something different?”

For more info on the Sertoma Butterfly House & Purdy Marine Cove, visit their Facebook or www.SertomaButterflyHouse.org.

The Details: Where: Sertoma Butterfly House

& Purdy Marine Cove When: Jan. 21 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Who: All ages How much: $8.50 adult, $5.50 child

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the real deal Leah & Diana

Images by Laura Engebretson

Name: Leah Simmons | Age: 28 | Hometown: Rapid City | Specialty: Embroidery Name: Diana Kohnke | Age: 45 | Hometown: Sioux Falls | Specialty: Embroidery

The world of crafting (not to be mistaken for “Worlds of Warcraft”) has made a comeback, and activities like knitting are not only for your grandma in her rocking chair anymore. Crafting has not only made said comeback, but it has turned into an event, some hosting craft parties and get-togethers.

Leah Simmons and Diana Kohnke have been friends for over a decade, and only in the last year realized their love for drinking PBR and embroidering, well… almost anything. We attended one of their craft sessions to get the scoop.

Leah embroidered a bow tie for her pug, Robocop.

How did you two start doing these crafting hangouts?

Leah: We realized we were both big nerds who enjoyed drinking beers and doing things (laughs). I didn’t get really crafty until the last few years.

Diana: I started embroidering and then I showed her.

Leah: She started it. When she was becoming a grandmother she started embroidering stuff, and I was super jealous.

I can’t remember if it was Thanksgiving or Christmas last year, I picked up a book and taught myself how to do it on the car ride home from Rapid City.

in looking at what other people do.

Leah: (Laughs) You get defeated before you even start.

How long do projects take you?

Diana: It depends on how diligent you are.

Leah: If I have a road trip I can hammer out a few things.

Do you craft with any other crafting groups?

Leah: There’s a ‘Stitch ‘n’ Bitch’ group that meets Tuesday nights at the Top Hat. Most of the people that go there do knitting so we’re kind of the odd ducks.

Why embroidery?

Diana: I used to do cross-stitch, and I found a website for embroidery and I started picking it up and got a kit to start. It’s a little bit more of a transition because you’re more free with embroidery than cross-stitching.

Leah: Embroidery is more forgiving for those who like to shoot from the hip, which I tend to do. The nice thing about embroidery, also, is that it’s a really cheap hobby. Hobbies like scrapbooking are expensive!

Where do you get your ideas?

Leah: Some of it’s from online sites for embroidery projects, like www.SublimeStitching.com.

Diana: But sometimes you get too caught up

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Leah also does mini paintings because they only take an hour.

Diana: It’s a little bit harder to embroider in the dark (laughs).

Leah: I’m convinced I do my best work while drinking. I like to sit at home, watch a movie and embroider because I’m a busybody by nature.

Why the new rise of crafting?

Leah: I think a lot of it has to do with the Internet and the fact that you can see so many things that give you inspiration.

Diana: I actually did one of my pieces with a ‘stitchalong’ online.

Leah: It used to be something you would enjoy yourself, and now I think there is a community aspect of it.

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relationships 101 Party like it’s 1999

Well, it’s that time of year again – the beginning. It’s time to start all over with a bright, new future of finding that special someone in 2012,or working on the already existing relationship you have to make it better. I’ve been writing in 605 since the beginning and have found that it is a very cathartic experience. I’ve learned a lot about the dos and don’ts of relationships in that time and would like to share with you my 2012 List of Relationship New Year’s Resolutions.

1). Meet someone new This should be at the top of every single person’s list if they’re making a relationship resolution this year. It’s so easy to get stuck in the rut of hanging out with the same crowd and never leaving your bubble. This is a dangerous game as you end up time and time again getting back with exes. That relationship ended for a reason. Accept it and move on by going out someplace random and mixing it up with some new blood. I’m not saying you need to fall in love with the first guy or girl you meet at the bar, but strike up conversations with some different people. An old friend of mine had this philosophy: “There are over 100 girls in this place. If I talk to them all am I going to get shot down a couple of times? Sure. But one of them is bound to be in to me.” In other words, put yourself out there a little bit.

2). Go on a blind date This would be similar to the last one, but seriously give a blind date a chance. Your friends have been trying to set you up for months, and, let’s face it, they know who you’re looking for more than you do, right? Sarcasm aside, they may think they know more than they do, but it’s worth a shot. One of two things is going to happen: You may strike up a love connection right away. This happens, otherwise people wouldn’t go on blind dates. It’s rare, I think, but not impossible. Or there is the alternative, the date is incredibly awkward and hilarious. In this case, you have now given yourself a hilarious conversation to take back to your friends. Let’s be honest, we all love telling the stories of the girl who ran a background check on you or the guy that showed up smelling like Pierce Brosnan, with his shirt unbuttoned so far that you can make out his entire mane of chest hair. These stories are classic, and everyone should have a couple in their arsenal. It builds character.

3). Take a trip!

This is for you love birds that have been together for a while. Sometimes you can end up getting in a routine of doing the same things every weekend, going out to eat at the same place, seeing a movie, or going to the bar with your same group of friends. This isn’t a horrible thing; however, it can put you into a sort of relationship funk. You want things to stay fresh and new. That is why I recommend taking a trip! You don’t have to go to Fiji or Hawaii, but you should plan a special weekend for just the two of you. Go to Deadwood for some gambling or take a trip up to the Twin Cities to go to a baseball game. Stuff like this spices up your relationship and gets you out of your normal routine. Trust me, it’s worth the money.

4). Stop looking for Mr. /Ms. Right This is a tough one, but if you are struggling in the area of finding that right person, take a break. Too often single people put too much emphasis and pressure on finding “Mr. /Ms. Right.” Take some time for yourself. Enjoy being single. I’m a huge advocate of healthy and solid relationships, but there is something to be said about that “singletime” in your life. You should enjoy it. Go on dates and meet new people (see Resolutions #1-2). Go to parties with your friends and have a blast. Concentrate on school or your career. Stop putting so much pressure on yourself to find that perfect mate. Oftentimes you will find that once you quit looking, you end up walking right into Mr. /Ms. Right.

I wish you all the best of luck in this New Year. Resolutions are a tough thing to keep, but whatever one you decide on in your relationship life, get after it right away.

You’ll be happy that you did.

Good luck to all and happy dating!

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ask THE JOHNS Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ’80s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when not pouting about their Fantasy Football losses, are here to answer every question you throw at them. They’re suave, sort of hip, and are here for you. The identity of these three amigos has been altered to protect the innocent.

1.) What are your thoughts about being friends with people you work with on social sites? Do you think it’s best to keep work and your personal life separate?

-Sandy, 28 JR: I will not be friends with co-workers or family on social networks. I want these people to have as little information about me as possible.

JW: Always have a second version of your social profile set up only for people you know from work. I would suggest that you make your hobbies something like ‘cross-dressing’ or ‘axe-murdering.’ Have a little fun with it.

JT: Is your profile appropriate? If your aunt were to look at it, would you feel comfortable? If not, I would avoid adding them and instead use LinkedIn for professional social networking.

After being together for around four years, I thought my fiancé and I were on the same page about the majority of things. We moved away from Sioux Falls, and over the holidays he told me he wants to move home when we’re ready for kids to be near family. I’m totally caught off guard. How do I deal with this?

-Speechless JR: When you are ready to have kids? So this is all just hypothetical right now? Let’s worry about this later.

JT: When do you plan on having children? Maybe by the time you are ready either you will want to move back home as well or he will want to stay where you are. Either way, you should definitely have a conversation about this if it’s important to you. Remember to keep an open mind and respect both sides. If you love each other, you’ll find a way.

3.) What do you guys do when you’re in a rut? It seems like every day I come home from work, make dinner and watch TV. Any suggestions for how to avoid living in “Groundhog Day”?

-Bored JR: You just described my life... thanks. I was quite content until I read this, but apparently I, too, am in a rut.

JW: Throw a dart at a spinning globe. When that doesn’t work, point to a random place instead. Then go there, meet a charming guy/girl, have witty banter, awkward nonthreatening sex scenes, romantic dinners. Wait, is this is “Jerry MaGuire” or “Bridget Jone’s Diary”?

JT: If you’re in a rut, look up events that are going on in the community. Attend a concert if you don’t normally. Attend a class at the gym that is new to you. Pick up a hobby. If you are in a rut there are resources to help you out.

Disclaimer: Ask the Johns is a sarcastic piece. Their advice is not meant to be taken literally… except maybe John T’s.

JW: Submit to his will. But seriously, move home. Pretty much anywhere else you are, expect an average of three stabbings in your lifetime.

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Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an e-mail their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.

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605 factoids Do you know the facts?

Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.

Over 110,000 children are waiting in the foster care system for permanent, loving families.

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The approximate percentage of students attending the University Center that are employed. The majority of those work full time.

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Provided by Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota Adoption Program

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7 The number of vertebrae in a giraffeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neck.

110,000

The number of models that participated in the Raw Revolution Fashion Show at Club David on Dec. 1.

Provided by the Great Plains Zoo

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fashion alert

with Leonia Tran

Fashion is a bold statement that creates an individual’s image and the way people view us. Not all styles that are “in” on the runway will fit the average male or female, and that is okay. It is always best to stay true to yourself and create your own look. My philosophy is if you feel great, you look great.

Some call it a makeover. I call it a refresher. You owe it to yourself to start the New Year out right. Here are my top 25 ways to freshen up in 2012.

• Go through your closet and decide what you don’t wear anymore and what doesn’t fit quite like it used to. Take it to a consignment store like Try It Again where you can earn money back to go towards new looks.

• Don’t have that little black dress? Or missing that go-to suit for special occasions or work? Invest in one.

• Give yourself a spa day by going to a spa or doing it yourself at home or with friends. Guys, don’t think this doesn’t include you.

• Buy a pair of statement shoes that can pop a subtle outfit.

• Go a week without wearing jeans. Seriously.

• Are you one of those people who love safe colors like black or browns? Add some color to your wardrobe with pieces like sweaters, jewelry or ties.

• Turn off all your electronics early in the evening and get some solid rest.

• Organize your closet and/or dresser drawers. It’s crazy how much dissolving clutter can lower your stress levels.

• Sign up for a recreational sport or dance class. It can help get you in shape while also meeting new people.

• Find a creative way to organize your jewelry, belts and/or watches.

• Try a new hairstyle. Ask the stylist for their opinion on what would look good on you – there is a reason they do this for a living.

• Visit a store and ask for help styling yourself. Maybe you have been shying away from certain fashions that

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compliment your body or you can pull off a trend better than you would have imagined.

• Organize a clothing swap with friends. Trade someone for that shirt you have been eyeing for something you haven’t worn in months or years.

• Take the time to write down five things you love about yourself and five things you want to work out (“I have great calves” but “I need to get my long hair under control”).

• Get ready for the day. Even if you’re in a funk, spraying nice cologne or taking the time to put on makeup and do your hair can help improve your mood.

• Get a massage. Tight on money? Look around for specials or first-time rates.

• Do a house activity at least once a day. Even walking around as you clean the house can burn calories and keep your house clean as a whistle.

• Learn something new. Not sure how to tie a bowtie?

Never applied fake eyelashes? Give it a whirl!

• Ladies: Get fitted for a bra. You would not believe the effect it will have on your appearance and back.

• Get tailored. Wonder why celebrities look so good? They have each outfit tailored for them. If you find the right person, it can cost around $15-$25 per piece. So worth it.

• Get your teeth whitened! Whether from strips or the dentist, they’ve been through a lot...

• Eat better, even if it’s in small steps. Healthy eating can create an overall healthier you with your skin, hair and nails! Not to mention you’ll feel much better.

• Ladies, wear the proper makeup. Have a consultation to find out what looks best on you. Remember that less is more!

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It’s 2012, and with a new year comes another chance for a new you! We gave two makeover nominees a welldeserved makeover, thanks to Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa, AMaVo Boutique and Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers.

Before and After Shot by: Candace Ann Photography

Brandy Gruis

After all of her hard work as the service learning coordinator at Globe University, Brandy Gruis, 28, was rewarded with a day of pampering. When we first met Gruis she was reserved and shy, and revealed she never does anything for herself.

“Other people need things more than I do,” Gruis said. “I would rather help others instead of myself and my needs.”

The day began at AMaVo Boutique, where Andrea Dick and her fellow stylists helped create the perfect outfit for her, which she got to take home.

Gruis admits it is definitely not her everyday style, which she

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describes as “black and white and blah.”

Gruis said, “This is a very different style for me. I like it.”

Along with an ensemble came hair and makeup by Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa. When asked if she got a tutorial about her makeup she said, “I did, but I didn’t look because I wanted it to be more of a surprise.”

All together it was a success. “It was a really fun day.”

Yet she still felt bad for taking time for her. “I felt like I should be doing something else, like cleaning. I don’t know why.”

Hopefully with a fresh look comes a fresh perspective of treating herself for her accomplishments.

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GlennMatthew Williamson Thirty minutes before the makeover began, we found out Glenn Williamson (officially GlennMatthew) had no car and no cell phone. After frantically finding a last-minute ride to his “before” shot, we received a phone call that he was walking to Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa, so after taking a few shots of Gruis getting her hair done we drove down 69th Street to pick him up.

Williamson, 36, is a painter and an avid music enthusiast.

At the beginning of the experience he sported a beard a critter could make a home in and hair on his head.

His reason for a makeover?

“You know, it was time for a change of pace to mix it up a little bit. I was interested to see what I looked like in a suit after all these years,” Williamson said.

After cleaning up his face and head, thanks to Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa, it revealed that he has a charming baby face. And it wasn’t just the grooming that made his day, it was also the refreshments.

“It was a really nice, relaxed environment,” Williamson said.

“I had a couple cups of pomegranate tea and they took care of me.”

The ride continued when we rode to Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers. Williamson was given a beautiful suit, thanks to Jeff Halberstadt.

“It was pretty awesome,” Williamson said with a smile.

With the makeover came a new attitude about fashion... or style.

“Maybe not fashion, but caring a little more,” Williamson said.

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health Resolution Solutions

by Andrea Cota

Around this time we often sit back and reflect on the past year to determine what we can improve upon for the year ahead. Oftentimes these resolutions focus on weight loss. This could be focused on diet, exercise or both. What we should really be focusing on is improving overall health and wellbeing. Now, if we can improve our health by making healthier nutrition choices and exercising more, then so be it. Improving your wellbeing can stem from the physical health aspect, but should also emphasize the importance of all Six Dimensions of Wellness.

These six dimensions (occupational, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional wellness) all play an intricate part in our lives. The center of this circle should have â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUâ&#x20AC;? in it because these are the aspects that make us whole. So, over the course of the year the goal should be to improve upon each dimension. This can be done in a variety of ways, but it is best to take it in pieces and not to bite off more than you can chew. Here are 5 tips to help you fulfill your resolution for 2012 (who knows, it could be the last year for all of us if the Mayans are right!).

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Focus on one dimension at a time

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Set short and long-term goals.

It is easy to think of all the goals you want to accomplish for the year, but in reality if we take on too much at once, nothing gets accomplished. Write down 1-2 goals from each dimension and then prioritize. Pick the most important dimension then pick 1 goal to focus on. Since there are 6 dimensions of wellness and 12 months in a year, use 2 months to improve upon each dimension.

When setting goals, the long-term goal is the one at the top of the mountain - the one we are reaching and striving to achieve. Whether this be intellectual or physical, we must establish stepping stones to the main goal. For example, if your goal is to lose 20 pounds, you must first lose 5, then 10, then eventually 20. Keep the long term goal in mind, but create small rewards for achieving the short-term goals to maintain motivation.

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Yes, dream big and push yourself, but it is also important to be realistic when setting goals in any dimension. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focusing on improving your occupational wellness, it may take further education or training to get to where you want to be. Therefore, your first goal should be to complete the necessary training.

This friend can keep you motivated and support your resolution, and you can do the same in return. Even if your friend has different goals, find one that wants to improve upon each dimension so you can transition, build and support each other. A journal can also keep you accountable by tracking your progress throughout your resolutions.

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What are your resolutions? Happy New Year!

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health Mark Lavin: An Iron Man

by Carl Anthony Courtesy Images

“I thought it would be a less expensive way to stay in shape when I was in college.”

This is how Sioux Falls native, Mark Lavin, 33, describes his initial interest in triathlons. Lavin, in the early 2000s, described himself as an avid golfer, but the financial boundaries of attending college kept him off the course.

“I figured I grew up swimming, I had a pair of running shoes and I could borrow a bike from a friend,” commented Lavin. “I really thought it would be a cheaper pastime.”

Triathlons are held across the globe, and while each one may have individual characteristics specific to that race, the general guideline is a grueling contest of swimming, cycling and running in sequential order, all without rest.

Such a feat requires intense and extensive training and preparation.

“When I looked at what it would take, I knew I was insane enough to do it,” said Lavin. “I

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wanted a significant challenge and this was it.”

While Lavin admits finding the time with his studies was difficult, his focus and determination would not let it slip. At the first of the week, Lavin conditioned himself with short runs of three to six miles. As the middle of the week neared, he prepared for an eight to twelve-mile run. When the weekend would roll around, Lavin often had more time.

This meant running in excess of 13 miles and squeezing in a bike ride, pedaling up to five hours consistently.

“Early on it was difficult,” said Lavin.

Lavin has participated in triathlons around the world, from Ironman Coeur d’Alene in Idaho to Ironman Cozumel in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

And while these are impressive, there was one particular triathlon that continued to elude Lavin.

Until now, that is. . .

“The Iron Man World Championship in Hawaii is the Holy Grail,” said Lavin.

“Many athletes there are simply more concerned about finishing the race versus actually winning it.”

Iron Man Hawaii started in 1978 and is widely considered the elite of all triathlons. Iron Man Hawaii includes the 2.4-mile Waikiki Rough Water Swim, followed by 112 miles on the cycle for the Around Oahu Bike Race. The event closes with a 26-mile dash to the finish line on foot in the Honolulu Marathon. Competitors are given 17 hours to complete all three.

“I never thought I would qualify for it,” said Lavin.

To date, there are 26 different Iron Man sanctioned

events that allow a competitor to secure a trip to Hawaii via a specialized point system. On rare occasions, an athlete can be “gifted” in, but for the most part, one must earn their place in the Iron Man World Championship.

“I had always strived to obtain a spot because it was the original race, but it was not something I even expected because the talent pool around me is excellent, especially in my age group,” said Lavin.

Hearing Lavin’s story, it is obvious he is a member of that “excellent talent pool.” His body and mind are functioning at an optimum level of fitness rarely seen in today’s culture.

Somebody like Lavin really makes it look easy, too, although it is anything but.

“I really do love triathlons, but if you asked me how I felt in the middle of one, you would not be able to publish the words,” joked Lavin.

And while the Vermillion native can elaborate on his extensive training for each event, nothing quite brings home who Lavin is as both a competitor and a person like the people who surround him.

“My wife Stacy is my biggest fan,” said Lavin. “Doing these events takes a great deal of commitment and I am thankful she is so understanding.”

When Lavin qualified for the Iron Man World Championship this past September in Wisconsin, his wife, his parents, his in-laws, his sister, his brother, his sister-in-law and four of his close friends were all waiting for him at the finish line.

Each one had a shirt on that read “You Inspire Me.”

“I encourage you to do things because you enjoy them,” said Lavin. “Take the journey and try to go above and beyond the goals you set.”

Lavin will head to Hawaii in October 2012.

Keep up with him on Twitter @marktlavin.

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