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LIVE 34

GET INVOLVED:

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COVER:

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THE SCOOP:

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE

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EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS THIS FALL

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NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR FALL ALLERGIES

Wishing on Christmas Lights

CONTRIBUTORS FACTOIDS

ENTERTAINMENT 10

EVENTS RECAP

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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7 THINGS

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CULTURE PROFILES

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BEYOND BORDERS

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HACKING AWAY

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A TASTE OF SARCASM:

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DELISH DELIGHTS

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FASHION

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SHELTER PET OF THE MONTH This handsome boy loves people! He’s a two-yearold Border Collie, which means he’ll fit best with an active family. Rex likes going for walks, running and playing fetch. He is not fond of other dogs and has a high prey drive, so he will do well as an only pet. As a Border Collie, Rex is very smart.

He knows how to sit and play dead. He’s also vaccinated, Frontlined and neutered.

To meet Rex or other potential four-legged family members, visit the Brookings Humane Society at www. brookingshumane.org or call (605) 697-7387.

wax nostalgic with Austin as he discusses the reissue of 24 Hour Revenge Therapy with Jawbreaker drummer Adam Pfahler.

celebrate

South Dakota’s entrepreneurs, like Lafawn Janis, owner of Rapid City’s Children’s Trading Post.

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Letter from the editor...

Image by Jeff Sampson Photography.

November marks 125 years of statehood. South Dakota still has a long way to go in attaining our population’s social and economic goals. But, one thing’s for sure – we’re working on it.

Up front this month, we join much-loved South Dakota-centric radio program Rock Garden Tour in celebrating the quasquicentennial.

For more than a decade, the show’s creators have used music and humor to draw attention to the fierce independence and ever-sosubtle quirks that make us who we are.

In our fashion feature, “Sweater Weather,” you’ll see Sioux Falls newlyweds Sheldon and Emily Swan. In addition to stylishly warding off the chilly air, we’re helping you get ready for the holidays. From space-conscious side dishes to hosting a legendary holiday meal to community events, we’ve got you covered. With this issue, we also unveil our new logo and look.

I hope you have as much fun reading this issue as we had putting it together. Look for new content weekly at 605magazine.com. And as always, feel free to reach out to me at ddepaolo@605magazine. com or on Twitter, @DeniseDePaolo.

Michael Todd

Leah Vanden Bosch

Writer

Writer

Michael Todd is a native Nebraskan, though he’s become fast friends with Sioux Falls, where he moved to work as junior developer

Leah Vanden Bosch has relocated back to the Midwest after living in New York and Nashville, Tenn. She has settled into an

at Lemonly. Having worked as managing editor for Hear Nebraska, he loves music, writing about music and writing music of his own. He’s also open to starting a club for redheads, which would welcome both natural gingers and redheads at heart.

apartment with her two brothers, a Siberian Husky and her cat.

She’s also fulfilling her love for fashion with a management position in retail. Leah enjoys spending time with family and friends, running on the local trails and indulging in good coffee.

Austin Kaus online Writer Austin Kaus is the creator of Songs from a Couch (songsfromacouch.com), the codirector of the in-progress documentary on legendary Sioux Falls rock club The Pomp Room (facebook.com/ pomproomdoc) and a writer with a great wife, 3.5 cats and an empty bag of Wasabi Ginger chips.

Bill Tetrault photography

Liz Long Graphic Design Liz is a student at South Dakota State University studying graphic design. She goes to University Center so she can stay in Sioux Falls with her fiance and continue growing her design experience and photography with her obsession of Sons of Anarchy at hand.

Bill is a freelance event photographer and is also the “computer guy” for a Sioux Falls manufacture.

Like most photographers, his passion came from taking photos of his children; as they grew so did his ability. Some of his favorite things are his family, photography, technology and good craft beer.

Jordan Smith writer Jordan Smith is a senior at South Dakota State University and calls Rapid City home. She is pursuing a major in journalism and is the editor-in-chief of The Collegian at SDSU. In her spare time, you can find her hiking in the Black Hills, drinking a good cup of coffee and reading or playing with her pomeranian, Buzz.

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EVENTS RECAP

BIERBORSE Beer lovers converged on Rapid City’s Main Street Square October 4. After a year off due to 2013’s devastating blizzard, a record crowd showed up for this year’s event.

Guests were able to sample a variety of home brews, plus dozens of offerings from local and regional craft breweries. Polka music from The Happy Wanderers kept the crowd on the dance floor. As the event’s sponsor, 605 publisher Alana Snyder and managing editor Denise DePaolo had a great day greeting new friends. Hundreds of Bierborse-goers stopped by the 605 Magazine tent for photos in front of a German castle backdrop and samples of Spearfish-made Crow Peak Spear Beer Pale Ale. More photos can be found at www.605magazine.com/blog.

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WOOFSTOCK Hundreds of dogs and their human companions turned out at Sioux Falls’ Spencer Dog Park October 5. Woofstock is a celebration of everything that makes our four-legged friends an essential part of life. The event included live entertainment, vendor booths and competitions ranging from serious to silly – agility courses, contests for longest and shortest tail and costume competitions to name a few. Prizes were provided by local business partners. More info: www. siouxfalls.org/parks/recreation/dog-events/woofstock.

IMAGES BY BILL TETRAULT

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Sioux Falls Area

Rapid City Area

ENTERTAINMENT November 3

HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY-BACK Lewis Square Building, Sioux Falls. 4-7 p.m. Dr. Bolen and Dr. Held will pay you $1.00/pound for your candy. All candy collected will be donated to Operations Gratitude and sent in care packages to deployed military.

2701 S. Minnesota Ave. Ste. 3. More info, call (605) 339-0219.

November 7

DOWNTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS Downtown Sioux Falls 10 a.m.-Midnight. A special day of shopping, art and entertainment downtown. Visit a variety of retailers, artist venues and fabulous restaurants, plus music and drinks at all your favorite hot spots. More info: www.dtsf.com or (605) 338-4009.

November 7-8

SIOUX EMPIRE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 2-8 p.m. Shop handcrafted items from local and regional artisans. $5. More info: visit www.blackincevents. com or (605) 332-6000.

November 7-16

OF MICE AND MEN The Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. In this adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, two drifters with have just arrived at a ranch to work for enough money to buy their own place during the Great Depression. $20. More info: www.siouxfallstheatre.tix.com or 605-3604800.

Brookings

Vermillion

Local artists gather to sell high-quality, handmade gifts. “Giving Trees” will be set up throughout the space. $5. More info: visit www.facebook. com/events/1511579319079124 or call (605) 430-4615.

November 21-23

ROMEO AND JULIET Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts, Vermillion. Evening performances 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances 2 p.m. The USD Theatre Department presents Shakespeare’s classic love story. Show runs through December 7. More info: www.usd.edu/theatre or (605) 677-5400.

November 22

BROOKINGS HOLIDAY BAZAAR WITH A SCANDINAVIAN FLAIR First Lutheran Church, Brookings. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday baked goods, art, and locally-made products. More info: www.facebook.com/ brookingsholidaybazaar or (605) 929-1824.

November 22-23

TRAINS AT CHRISTMAS W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Event for the whole family to see model train layouts and to buy or sell model railroad or other trainrelated items. $4. More info: visit www.svmes.net or (605) 373-0222.

November 28

OLDE TYME HILL CITY CHRISTMAS: DICKENS FESTIVAL/ LIGHTED PARADE Alpine Inn Veranda, Hill City. 5-8 p.m. Enjoy decorations, music, food, hot cocoa and cider. Parade begins at 6 p.m. on Main St. More info: www. hillcitysd.com or (605) 574-2368.

November 8

November 28-29

Sioux Falls Convention Center. Starts at 2 p.m. Bringing beer lovers together to sample craft beers created by local, regional and national breweries. For more info, visit www.siouxfallscc.com or call (605) 3677288.

1880 Train Depot, Hill City. Take a journey to the North Pole, where Santa will be waiting to board the train. Each child will receive a small gift from St. Nick. $28 Adults. $12 Kids 3-12. More info: www.1880train.com or (605) 574-2222.

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November 29

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 2-8 p.m. Holiday music, food and shopping to kick off the gift buying season. $5. More info: visit www.blackincevents. com or (605) 332-6000.

J & L Harley Davidson. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Stop for photos with Santa on his Harley. $10 for a photo CD. More info: (605) 334-2721.

SIOUX FALLS CRAFT BEER EXPO

HOLIDAY GIFT-TACULAR

1880 TRAIN HOLIDAY EXPRESS

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

BLACK HILLS MEDICINE SHOW

GET INVOLVED

Matthews Opera House, Spearfish.7:30 p.m. Musicians, singers, cowboys, and puppets make this family-friendly variety show a can’t-miss. $1025. More info: www.matthewsopera.com or (605) 642-7973.

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November 21-22

THE GIVING TREE – A LOCAL ARTISAN GIFT FAIR Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Friday, all day Saturday.

PURSES WITH A PURPOSE Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a plated dinner, live auction with designer purses and entertainment. $35 individual ticket or $300 table (deadline Nov. 6). Benefits local Girl Scout troops. More info: www.gsdakotahorizons.org/for-donors/special-events/purses-with-apurpose/ or (605) 343-6355.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

SPORTS

November 11

November 1, 7, 8, 14, 22, 28, 29

Latitude 44, Sioux Falls. Former member of The Lumineers, featured on TED Talks. Special Guests: Darin Kaihoi and Nick Engbers. $10. More info: www.facebook.com/latitude44siouxfalls or (605) 338-0943.

SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE

Denny Sanford Premier Center. 7:05 p.m. More info: www.sfstampede.com or call (605) 336-6060.

November 1, 11, 12, 26, 28, 29 RAPID CITY RUSH

Rushmore Civic Plaza Center Ice Arena, Rapid City. Times vary. More info: www.rapidcityrush.com or (605) 716-7825.

MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month.

November 1 METALWEEN

Bigs Sports Bar & Billiards, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Performers include: Tennessee Murder Club, GORGATRON, Marasmus, Purgatory, Fantome, Talk Rock, Husk and Iktomi. $5. More info: www.facebook.com/Bigs.Billiards or (605) 275-2447.

MAXWELL HUGHES

MAYDAY + MURS = MURSDAY Bigs Sports Bar, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Ces Cru, Red vs. Green (CD release), Tony the Butcher & DJ 8E Proof. $20-$25. More info: www.collectiveeffortsunion.com or (605) 275-2447.

November 12-13

ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: www. washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

November 15

THE ABBEY ROAD BAND El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. A live tribute to the Beatles. $10. More info: www.washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

November 18 GHETTO HEXES

November 2

Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Arlo and Beattiger. $5. All ages. More info: www.totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

The District, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Also playing: Like a Storm, A Breach of Silence, and Red Tide Rising. $13-22. All ages. More info: www.thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.

November 21

DROWNING POOL

November 7

THE ICARUS ACCOUNT Latitude 44, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Also playing: Chase Coy and members of Avian. $5. More info: www.facebook.com/latitude44siouxfalls or (605) 338-0943.

.38 SPECIAL Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. A fusion of Southern rock and hard rock. $20-35. More info: 1-800-745-3000 or www.deadwoodmountaingrand. com.

November 8

DAMN YOUR EYES Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Damn Your Eyes is back after a long hiatus. Also playing: Mad Dogs of Glory, Cordial Spew, and The Stem Cells. All ages. More info: www.totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

THE KICKBACK Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. Chicago-based South Dakota natives. Also playing: Roman Ships and The Hudson Branch. 8 p.m. 18+. $8. More info: www. collectiveeffortsunion.com or (605) 444-4266.

November 9 SLIPKNOT

The Denny Sanford Premier Center. Also playing: Korn and King 810. $35.5065. More info: www.centersiouxfalls.com or (605) 367-7288.

INTERNATIONAL COVER-UP CD RELEASE SHOW Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Also playing: Pass the Flask, Swing Low and Lunar Plexus. $5. All ages. More info: www.totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

CASEY DONAHEW BAND The District, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. $14-17. More info: www.thedistrictsf. com or (605) 271-5600.

November 22 SUZIE

Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Teenage Moods and more TBA. $7. All ages. More info: www.totaldragrecords.com or (605) 5216439.

November 26 HAIRBALL

The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. A bombastic celebration of arena rock. $22-30. More info: www.thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.

November 29

THE TEKA BROCK BAND The Beach Club, Rapid City. 8 p.m. Wyoming-based alt country/bluegrass.

More info: www.eventful.com/rapidcity/events/teka-brock-band-/E0001-075786379-3 or (605) 342-3322.

November 30 DOYLE DYKES

Performing Arts Center, Rapid City. Benefiting Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity. $18-20. More info: www.eventful.com/rapidcity/events.

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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7 THINGS November

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NIKKO MCFADDEN

November 22. 9 p.m. The District, Sioux Falls. It’s the ultimate night of hip hop. McFadden headlines an evening jam-packed with local and regional guests, including Philly Fate, V the Noble One, Scruface, Blokstarz, Dino Babic, Kid Brother, Moe B’ & Jordan Michaels. The show is hosted by Freewryte. Tickets are $10-12. All ages. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 2715600.

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PARADE OF LIGHTS

November 28. 7:30. Downtown Sioux Falls. The 23rd annual event will bring dozens of illuminated floats to Phillips Avenue. Awards will include CenturyLink Best Use of Lights, Mayor’s Choice, Spirit of Sioux Falls and more. Postparade ceremony at Holiday Inn City Centre will include drawings for an Xbox One and iPad Mini, plus cookies and cider. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m.

Award Ceremony begins at 8:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.

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SIOUX FALLS ROLLER DOLLZ // November 8. 7-10 p.m. Sioux Falls Arena.

Get ready for another season of intense roller derby action in Sioux Falls.

The Dollz take on the BisMan Bombshellz in the first bout of their ninth season. Made possible through public support, The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association works to empower women and enrich the community through competitive sport. For more info, visit www.rollerdollz.com.

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12TH ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND KICKOFF AT FALLS PARK

November 21. 6 p.m. Sioux Falls. Santa Claus and live reindeer will be on hand to help Mayor Mike Huether light up the park for the first night of the season. Nearly 400,000 twinkling lights will adorn Falls Park nightly through January 11. For more info, visit www. dtsf.com/events or call (605) 275 6060.

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MARTINA MCBRIDE

November 21. Swiftel Center, Brookings. Since the early 1990’s, Martina McBride has been a perennial favorite among country fans, with hits like “Independence Day” and “This One’s for the Girls.” McBride is now bringing her repertoire of big-voiced ballads to South Dakota for one night.

Tickets $32-72. For more info, visit www. swiftelcenter.com or call (605) 692-7539.

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IN THE SQUARE

November 29. 1-6 p.m. Rapid City. Head to Main Street Square to ring in the Holiday Season.

Celebration includes tree-lighting, ice skating, plenty of holiday music, and of course, Santa Claus. While downtown, be sure to check out your favorite shops and restaurants. For more info, visit www.mainstreetsquarerc.com or call 605-716-7979.

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE

November 29. 6 p.m. Downtown Rapid City.

Kick off the holidays with thousands of revelers, as glowing floats covered in thousands of lights make their way through downtown. See horse-drawn carriages, animated scenes, marching bands, and a full-size passenger train glittering with 100,000 lights. For more info, visit www.festivaloflightsrc. wordpress.com/ or call (605) 340-0914.

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CULTURE PROFILES BY MICHAEL TODD

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BRINGING THE BLUES TO SIOUX FALLS “There’s a lot of love in the world, and that’s what I want to focus on more.”

Give the blues a story, and it will see both sides.

It will soundtrack the lives of those falling in love, and those losing love. It will characterize the abused and the abuser, honestly and emotionally.

When Trampled Under Foot’s Danielle Schnebelen sings the blues, she’ll recognize its beginnings as the field songs of slavery, a way one worked through pain and depression, day by day. Having belted notes since the age of 12 alongside her parents, the Kansas Cityrooted vocalist and bassist has grown up with the blues, one

of the only genres, she says, that can touch on every single subject.

On Friday, November 21, at the Orpheum Theatre, Trampled Under Foot will follow up their Sioux Falls debut at 2013’s JazzFest with an 8 p.m. show. Part of the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society’s 2014-2015 Concert Series, tickets are $33 and $41 at regular price, and $32 and $39 for blues society subscribers.

Now 14-years-old, the band is hitting its stride. Following a self-titled debut album in 2006, Trampled Under Foot started to gain a wider audience in 2008, when they were awarded Best Band at the International Blues Challenge. Danielle’s brother and the band’s guitarist Nick Schnebelen proved his chops the same year by winning IBC’s Albert King Award for most promising guitarist.

And from the beginning through this January, the blues-soul outfit boasted a trio of siblings, with brother Kris playing drums. While Kris has taken 2014 off from the band to pursue other inter-

ests, Nick remains as one-half of the group’s brother-sister core. On the heels of their most recent album, Badlands, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart in July 2013, Trampled Under Foot continues a nation-hopping tour, playing South Dakota after a string of seven shows in Norway.

For this year’s touring, Jan Faircloth of Levee Town joined Trampled Under Foot in Kris’s place, and Mike “Shinetop” Sedovic sits in as keyboard player. Along the way, Danielle says she’s been opening up her eyes to a diverse cross-section of people. And the band’s expanded worldview reveals itself in songs like “Dark of the Night” and “Badlands,” which covers social and economic badlands, rather than the physical landscape.

“There’s a lot of hungry children, a lot of abuse and people treating each other poorly,” Danielle said. “As I get older, I start to see a lot more, especially now that I have a 3-1/2-year-old son. There’s a lot of love in the world, and that’s

what I want to focus on more.”

In covering both sides of the story, Danielle has written from a variety of perspectives.

For the song “Mary,” the fourth track off Badlands, she stepped into the mind of a barfly who falls victim to a snake in the grass, the eponymous Mary.

Led by a mamba groove in a minor key, the song slithers by with rattling-tail shakers and shimmering organ.

And as she encompasses a wider swath of emotions musically, detailing more subjects lyrically, Danielle continues to establish her place in a growing group of strong female blues musicians. Trampled Under Foot closes Badlands with a cover of James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” and Danielle says she’s recognized a gradually growing respect for women in her profession.

“It’s come a long way,” she said. “It’s still a man’s world, but thankfully in the music industry it’s started to even out in the last 10 years.”

For more info, visit www.siouxfallsorpheum.com or call (605) 367-4616.

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Q&A

THE GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER

The Moscow Ballet is coming to Rapid City November 25 for one night only. Its production of The Great Russian Nutcracker will feature dozens of local children dancing alongside 40 professional Russian ballerinas and danseurs. Audition director and soloist Olga Aru tells us how these children prepare for their moment in the spotlight and why this production is a can’t-miss kickoff for the holiday season.

What makes this production of The Nutcracker special?

The Great Russian Nutcracker tells the story of a girl who falls in love with her nutcracker prince on Christmas Eve with a lot of Russian flare. For me, Nutcracker has always been a special ballet. Every time we dance it, it’s close to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, so it had a magic atmosphere for me as a child. As an adult, as a professional, when I see the smiles from the stage and see how excited the kids are, their happy faces, I’m happy.

We also have some unique scenes in our production. It’s a beautiful show.

We have the Dove of Peace, with a 20-foot wingspan. It is two dancers, each with one wing, creating a stunning flying bird. We also include folk characters like Father Christmas and the Snow Maiden, who escort Masha to the Land of Peace and Harmony. That is different. In other versions, the main hero is Clara. Ours is called Masha. And instead of the Land of Sweets, we have the Land of Peace and Harmony.

How are local children involved?

I travel from one city to another, choosing the best children to dance with the professionals. Each city has a different amount of local children participating. In Rapid City, we have about 30. We have a lot of roles, so sometimes we double cast them. They could be in the party scene, mice, snowflakes, snow maidens or in variations for act two.

Once I get to the city, I choose the dancers and teach them the choreography. Then, they have two to three months working with their local teachers and directors to improve themselves in that role. It’s a great opportunity for children to dance a classical ballet on stage with professionals, to influence their future lives, whether they choose a life as a ballet dancer or a different career. It would influence their growth as a personality. When I entered the State National Opera Academy, and seeing the older professionals on stage when I was that young – I wanted to be like them, to grow as a professional, to work on my technique, to better myself.

The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is November 25 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. For more info, visit www.nutcracker.com or call (605) 394-4111.

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BEYOND BORDERS with mark lloyd

Borders went bankrupt? So what.

That doesn’t stop former employee Mark Lloyd from finding out what’s the next hottest read.

Beautiful You

by Chuck Palahniuk A mega-billionaire has his sights set on world domination through the greatest sex toys ever conceived. Women will line up around the block for them and lock themselves in their rooms for weeks at a time. He must be stopped, but how?

Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography

by Neil Patrick Harris That’s right, you get to choose how to be NPH. Are you going to take that part on Doogie Howswer M.D. as a teenager? Are you going to spend years struggling with your sexuality? You get to choose, and every choice can lead to fame and fortune or being eaten by piranhas.

Find out why men love NPH and men want to be NPH.

Have a book you want Mark to review?

E-mail contact@605magazine.com

WORST. PERSON. EVER.

BY DOUGLAS COUPLAND Raymond Gunt is a B-unit cameraman in London. Those are the guys that don’t get to shoot any of the really cool stuff.

Like, after the important stuff is shot with the actors, maybe they go back and get some shots of the setting. Maybe they get some nice shots of buildings or traffic.

And since Raymond hasn’t worked in a while, he’s pretty much unemployed at this point.

That is, until he begs his ex-wife Fiona, who is now a lesbian who likes them kind of butchy, for a job. See, Fi is a casting agent. And Raymond will take just about anything at this point.

So Fi offers him a job on one of those Survivor like shows that are so popular in America. You know, they throw a bunch of beautiful people on an island somewhere in the middle of nowhere and film while they devolve into some-

thing out of Lord of the Flies.

The best part is, Raymond will get to have a slave. Well, Fi called it an assistant, but Raymond is pretty sure that is just another word for slave. Raymond has always wanted a slave, or ... assistant.

But Raymond can’t for the life of him think of anyone who would be his assistant, which is funny, because Raymond considers himself a really good person.

He cares about people. He cares about the world. He does everything he can to make the world a better place.

So he picks up this homeless guy, Neal, who had beat him up earlier that day to be his slave. See what a great person he is? He helps the homeless. Never you mind why the homeless person beat him up.

They get Neal cleaned up and hop on a plane. They are going to Kiribati, an is-

land in the middle of the Pacific Ocean where the show will be filmed.

And the first thing Raymond does is make fun of the fat guy sitting next to him on the plane. I mean, he’s trying to help the guy really. How else are fat people going to be inspired to lose weight if we don’t make them feel bad about being fat?

Anyway, that doesn’t end well. After that, Raymond blacks out multiple times, mostly due to eating macadamia nuts, gets imprisoned on the Wake Island military base for being a threat to homeland security, and inadvertently might have helped to start a nuclear war.

And this is all before they even get to Kiribati. Things are sure to get better once they get settled in and start filming. Because Raymond Gunt is a good person, and good things happen to good people.

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WAY TOO INDIE

Gone Girl

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“FINCHER AT HIS NASTIEST. A CYNICAL EXAMINATION OF HUMAN NATURE THAT PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF DISCOMFORT.”

On the subject of David Fincher’s disturbing, fascinating Gone Girl, there are a handful of things of which I’m sure, and one thing of which I’m painfully unsure. I’m sure that the film is Fincher at his nastiest and most incisive. It’s a searing, cynical depiction of the ubiquitous media circus that poisons and deludes us daily. The immaculately constructed whodunnit plays host to some of the most haunting performances of the year, and makes a bold statement about marriage.

Or does it? This is where my uncertainty lies. What is the film saying about marriage, exactly? Is it an indictment on the institution itself?

A scathing critique? An extreme, but fundamentally truthful depiction?

A misogynist one? Is it saying anything at all?! This is all still rattling around inside my head (Mr. Fincher’s work often has that effect), but to be sure, what’s represented here is marriage (and humanity) at its most horrific.

The film begins with a man named Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck), a laid-off New York journalist who moved to North Carthage, Miss. with his author wife, Amy (Rosamund

Pike), to be closer to his parents. One day, Nick comes home to find his wife missing and calls the police. There are signs of a struggle–a shattered glass table, some traces of blood–but nothing conclusive. In fact, something about the crime scene feels odd, though the police can’t put their finger on it.

What propels Gone Girl and makes its 149 minutes fly by so quickly is its intricately designed murdermystery plot, which is so brimming with unreliable narrators, red herrings and revelations it’s dizzying.

When you feel like you’ve got a solid grasp on the characters’ motivations and the facts surrounding Amy’s disappearance, the film throws you for a loop and kicks you in another direction. Gillian Flynn, who wrote the book on which the film is based and adapted it to screen, tells a story that’s entertaining, engrossing and wickedly funny on the surface, but has a big steaming pile of dark social and psychological commentary bubbling underneath it all.

Affleck and Pike’s performances are paramount. Affleck’s sensitivity in his turn as Nick is something of a revelation, and for him to disappear

into the role so completely is pretty impressive, especially considering his high-profile celebrity status. Pike’s given a role that explores touchier territory and gets very, very slippery in the film’s final act, but she stays on her feet and finishes brilliantly. I won’t divulge much for fear of spoiling the experience, but it’d be fair to say she runs away with the movie.

But in a way, she’s also done a disservice. The most irksome aspect of the film is that, as a he said/she said marriage story, too much sympathy falls on the “he” side of things. The moral scale is tipped heavily in Nick’s direction, showing Amy in a considerably less favorable light. Almost every character in Gone Girl, man or woman, is a narcissistic, unlikable asshole, so at least there’s equity on that level.

I do fear, though, that the film may inadvertently, unnecessarily perpetuate a misogynistic attitude toward women that makes me feel uncomfortable in the worst way, unlike the rest of the film, which makes me feel uncomfortable in the best way.

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For a director like Jason Reitman, who in the past has been 10 so innately in touch with how human connection works (the nuanced Up in the Air and insightful Thank You for Smoking demonstrate his expertise), to make a movie so out of touch, out of date and overbearing is, frankly, baffling. I don’t understand how his latest effort, Men, Women & Children, came from the same guy that made Juno, a film whose characters felt so grounded and earnest. Maybe someday, years from now, we’ll look back on this movie fondly, as a time capsule of how foolish we once were to let online nonsense muck everything up so bad.

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Nighttime vultures circling around the cynical, cruel world 10 of newsworthy accidents and tragedies are depicted with delectably compelling malice in Dan Gilroy’s directorial debut, Nightcrawler. Now, he has written one of the year’s standout screenplays full of razor-sharp dialogue and nail-biting suspense. But the spoils don’t stop there, because there are two guys who help Gilroy raise Nightcrawler to deliciously deviant levels in the form of leading man Jake Gyllenhaal and director of photography Robert Elswitt. This is cryptic twilight moviemaking of the highest order, and the result is a ferocious film predestined for cult status.

8.8

In Carlos Marques-Marcet’s debut feature 10,000 KM, the title 10 refers to the distance which now separates a couple after a job opportunity forces them to face the challenges of dating remotely. Marques-Marcet proves that long distance relationships are just as difficult now as they were before smartphones, the Internet and social media made it easy to stay constantly connected. Instead of concerning itself with elaborate backstories or uplifting messages, 10,000 KM immediately focuses in on a pivotal point in an intimate relationship. Authentic presentation and relatable situations makes the film easy to sympathize with and difficult to look away from.

8.5

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HACKING AWAY

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EASY THANKSGIVING SIDES

FOR MANY, THANKSGIVING IS ONE OF THE ONLY DAYS OUT OF THE YEAR THAT WE TRULY ALLOW OURSELVES TO INDULGE OUR INNER GLUTTON. RETHINKING HOW WE PREPARE CERTAIN HOLIDAY STAPLES CAN HELP MAXIMIZE OUR PLATE SPACE AND OVEN USAGE.

R ICE CO OK E R MAC & CH E ESE

2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or shells) 2 cups water or turkey broth (chicken broth is fine, too) 2 cups shredded cheese (pick your favorite) 1 cup milk 2 T bread crumbs 1 T dried tarragon Place pasta and water (or broth) into rice cooker.

Switch to “cook.” It should take 15-20 minutes to switch itself to “warm.”

Once it switches to warm, pour in milk and stir.

Add the cheese and stir. Sprinkle bread crumbs and tarragon on top. Replace lid and let the rice cooker sit on warm for 5-10 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

BAS IC T UR K E Y S T UF F I NG

1 stick unsalted butter 1 large onion, diced 4 ribs of celery, chopped 1 pound white bread, cut into small cubes and dried overnight (stuffing mix works, too) 3 cups turkey stock 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 T sage 1 T thyme ¼ cup parsley, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion, parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes, stirring often.

Transfer mixture to large bowl. Add bread cubes, parsley, and about 2 ½ cups of turkey stock. Stir until mixture is moistened. Season with additional salt and pepper, if you want.

Spoon stuffing mixture into a well-buttered muffin tin. Pack in gently with back of a spoon. Drizzle about a tablespoon of turkey stock onto each compartment.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden.

Look for Thanksgiving and leftover recipes at www.605magazine.com.

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IN SEASON WITH VAL SAMPSON

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THANKSGIVING HOSTING TIPS

INCLUDE HANDWRITTEN NAME CARDS.

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One of the best (or worst) parts of serving such a grand spread is dealing with the abundance of leftovers. Make sure to offer adorable takeout containers for guests to dish up a lunch or two to take home. They’ll thank you – and so will your fridge.

Few things are more heartening and inviting to your guests than seeing a place setting reserved exclusively for them. Get organic with nature’s fallen leaves and pen guest names in gold onto the foliage.

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SERVE APPETIZERS WHEN GUESTS ARRIVE.

Every household is different.

Some serve the Thanksgiving meal early, while others chow later in the afternoon. No matter what time feasting begins, offer your guests something small to nibble on prior to the main event.

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DISPLAY FRESH FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The combination of fragrant fresh floral mixed with aromas of lip-smacking grub makes for fantastic holiday memories. Not to mention they add a striking focal point on your dressed-up table.

HAVE TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS AVAILABLE.

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UTILIZE THE FAMILY SILVER.

Start a tradition this year by digging out and polishing your family silver (or any heirloom you’d like) prior to the event. Including special family treasures at your event not only adds a flair of sophistication to your table, it also makes company feel extra special to partake in an event that required such effort. Bonus: It also provides you and your guests a bondworthy talking point for the evening.

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AT HOME WITH TANNER AND AMANDA SOGGE

“We moved back here from Tennessee and my grandma had bought this house, because she was going to flip it. So we ended up buying it from her. We did tons of work in the house. Tanner made the built-ins.” (Pictured top right.)

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TANNER AND AMANDA SOGGE When one approaches the Rapid City home of Amanda and Tanner Sogge, it’s apparent that a Volkswagen enthusiast lives there.

An older model Beetle sits in the driveway, a converted bus/pickup is parked at the curb, and in the garage, is Tanner’s current project – a 1962 VW bus with a safari windshield, faded paint and a whole lot of new under the hood.

This blend of old and new translates to the home’s interior as well.

“My husband and I are both old souls,” said Amanda.

“He’s brought in the antique, vintage side of our house and I’ve grown to kind of love it. I like newer stuff, but because we can never afford all-new-modern, we’ve made our style be where you can kind of mix together old and new. I think a lot of people are doing that now.”

That blend of eras and styles has led to a hip, vibrant aesthetic.

“I love mix-match stuff,” said Amanda. “I really just put

whatever I like in my house. And then all of it just starts to blend and work. I’ve been told our style is eclectic.”

Recurring floral patterns throughout the Sogges’ décor create a sense of serendipitous unity. An affinity for the natural world appears everywhere throughout the first floor, from the vintage rose painting in the kitchen to the vine detailing on a metal mirror frame to the brightly-colored throw pillows.

Amanda says the pillows are one of her favorite details in the living room. “These two here – the colorful ones – are from Uganda, so they are really special. They were hand stitched and we just brought back the cases.”

Another recurring theme throughout the home is artifacts and souvenirs purchased during the process of adopting their son from Uganda. Two trips were made to the African

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AT HOME

“This chandelier was a brassy color to begin with. For my birthday, Tanner took me out to dinner and when I came home it was hung up. He must have had someone hang it up. It was all painted and he even picked out all these little jewels and hung them on it.” (Pictured top left.)

nation – the first as a couple and second was a solo excursion for Amanda.

She returned with 2-year-old Brady in June. He joins the couple’s two older children, kindergartener Sullivan and 4-year-old Hendrik.

The living room is painted in a cool palette of blues that merge well with the kitchen’s dusky purple walls.

Amanda, a part-time stylist at Tangled Tresses Salon, says a former workplace inspired the color choice. “I love the purple. I worked at a salon that had a purple break room and I went and got a lot of samples until I found the right one.”

The kitchen leads to the backyard, where the dominant feature is a custom seating area built from pallets. During Amanda’s five-week trip to Uganda earlier this year, Tanner, a welder at All Metal Manufacturing, built it as a surprise. He says her reaction can be summed up in one word, “Priceless. I did several things while she was gone, but I knew this was the best thing. I knew it would help her enjoy herself a little more.”

Tanner explained that the seating area’s design and materials were inspired by their first trip to Africa, “We saw furniture similar to this. I made it out of a few different pallets and it was actually a little tougher than I thought, because they were all different sizes.

There wasn’t a standard size pallet, but we made it work. I made the cushion covers out of rice bags from an outdoor market in Uganda.”

Amanda calls the outdoor space her ‘happy place.’ Tanner’s equivalent is likely the garage area, which houses

AT HOME with TANNER AND AMANDA SOGGE

the bus he hopes will soon become his daily ride. One of his priorities is turning it into a trustworthy vehicle with contemporary safety features.

“These didn’t even come with seatbelts,” he said. “I have seats being made for it. It’ll have three bench seats, so we’ll be able to fit our family plus some.

I used to be only into Bugs, but you can’t fit the whole family in there.”

Tanner also looks forward to showing off the vehicle’s restoration and custom features during runs through the Black Hills with the SoDak VW Club.

“It doesn’t look like I did a lot,” he explained, gesturing at the faded paint.

“But it’s got a suspension out of a completely different car and a brand new front suspension. Some of these buses came from the factory with flip-out glass, but I added the safari windows to this one. It already had the divided windshield.”

Tanner’s custom creations can be seen throughout the home’s interior as well. A piece of recovered metal along the stairway leading to the master bedroom serves as a magnetic display rail for the children’s artwork. The couple’s headboard is a repurposed door. He also took an outdated lighting fixture and created the chandelier above the kitchen table.

Amanda says Tanner’s surprise projects and the colorful, happy jumble of styles are what make the home theirs. “I go into other people’s homes that are really modern and structured and matchy and clean and I love that, too. But I’d have to try really hard to decorate in that way. Naturally, this how I decorate. This just comes easy.

This is me.”

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“This is a taxi. In Uganda, they’re all big buses or vans. They load people’s stuff up on the top and you’re packed in there like sardines.

It’s like 25 cents to go three miles.”

(Pictured middle left.)

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A TASTE OF SARCASM BY DENISE DEPAOLO

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POURHOUSE

“Give me a good sharp knife and a good sharp cheese and I’m a happy man.” - George R.R. Martin

The heavily industrial intersection of West 12th and Maris the room’s focal point. It’s surrounded by dark wooden tables ion Road isn’t typically thought of as a Sioux Falls culinary desand cozy booths. tination. Mostly, I surmise, that’s because Our server was very attentive, bringing people have yet to try Pourhouse. Located in drinks out right away and taking our appetizer The restaurant’s interior an unremarkable strip mall with parking lot order promptly. We decided to try out the Italwas all custom designed, construction, the façade is unassuming. ian Nachos and the Fondue. Both arrived no including the draft system

We decided to check it out for lunch on a more than 10 minutes later. which was shipped from Wednesday. Although it was noon, my party The fondue, which was a rich, creamy cheese New York. of five was seated immediately. The spacious was served in a little pot with a handle over a interior has an upscale bar and grill vibe, tea light. Accompanying it were chunks of apple, with interesting architectural touches one would never expect, rye bread, garlic bread sticks and Andouille sausage. The two falike industrial fans built into weathered-looking brick walls and vorite cheese vehicles at our table were the sausage, which was heavy, exposed wooden beams. The full, horseshoe-shaped bar perfectly spicy, and the apples, which were a tangy, refreshing (ATMOSPHERE)

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It’s a far cry from the dingy sports bars of my youth. In a good way.

The pace of our meal was perfect. Our server brought refills before we realized we needed them. She was a rock star.

Our meals were diverse, but all wellseasoned and very tasty.

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contrast to the molten cheese coating.

The Italian Nachos came drizzled in garlicky alfredo sauce, topped with sausage, pepperoni, black olives and pepperoncinis.

The combination is pure fat kid heaven, but the real standout in the dish is the chips. The menu calls them “crispy wonton skins.”

Semantics aside, they are super crunchy and tasty. Even at the end when we were picking bits off all the carcasses, the straggler pieces of nacho maintained their texture.

Our table’s entrees included the Jambalaya, the Rachel sandwich, the Southern Pork sandwich and the Pork Carnitas flatbread pizza. In many cases, restaurants – especially newer ones – with such varied menus come off as unfocused, so fixated on incorporating every good thing that it all comes out mediocre. In this case, however, everything was done very well.

The Jambalaya was creamy and thick, almost a Cajun risotto. The bowl was packed with chicken, shrimp and Andouille sausage. And despite all of the bold spices, the flavor of the bell peppers still shined through. It’s nice when delicacy can survive among so much else demanding our taste buds’ attention.

The Southern Pork is a fun twist on the classic Memphisstyle pulled pork sandwich. The meat was tender and a little spicy, the coleslaw was crispy and creamy, and the ciabatta bun was fresh and soft. The potato salad that accompanied the sandwich was mustardy and classic.

The Rachel was another good example of why coleslaw should be on more sandwiches. It served as a good textural exclamation on what would have otherwise been a fine turkey sandwich. The cabbage brought some crunch, but the meat, Swiss cheese and rye bread were still discernable.

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This charming British pub provides a singular experience in Rapid City, a community that prides itself on unique and innovative watering holes.

Wobbly Bobby is known for its large tap beer selection and menu of culinary favorites from across the pond.

Whether it’s post-work or late night, the Car Bomb and Scotch Eggs are a practically perfect pairing.

CAR BOMB In a shot glass ½ oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream ½ oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey (any Irish whiskey will do) In a pint glass Fill halfway with Guinness (or any dark beer) Drop the shot into the pint glass and drink quickly.

JASON HERRINGER Bartender & Manager “A Car Bomb is a good gathering shot for friends.

Most people just stick to one to blow off steam and start their night off.”

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DELISH DELIGHTS

SCOTCH EGGS 2 Hardboiled eggs Breakfast sausage Bread crumbs Sauce 4 Parts mayonnaise 1 Part sweet chili sauce Curry powder to taste Roll sausage into two evenly-sized balls. Flatten into ¼ ovals.

Place egg onto sausage oval and form sausage layer around egg. Roll sausage-covered egg in breadcrumbs.

Cook eggs in 300-degree oil for about four minutes, turning often.

DANIEL KETTELL Cook “Our Scotch Egg is a delicious combination of flavors. People make a point of coming in just for these, because we’re one of the only places in town that serves them.”

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“When you hear stories of it becoming a family tradition, it’s a good feeling,” Schumacher said.

“We’re not only helping these kids out, but we’re a part of tradition. That’s a cool thing to say.”

WISHING ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

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Fall had barely started when Bryan Schumacher began the long process of preparing for the holidays.

He is already moving his equipment and beginning to assemble the display that will be Christmas at the Western Mall. With the help of a handful of volunteers, the actual building process is completed in just one weekend,.But there’s much more work that goes into perfecting the music-accompanied light show.

What started nine years ago as a friendly neighborhood light competition at the Crooks home of Joe Noe has grown into a recurrent 15 minute spectacle, with up to 60 hours spent sequencing just one song and weeks of tweaking the arrangements prior to the first show on Thanksgiving Day.

After realizing his light show was becoming more than just a quaint drive-by, Noe moved the display into the Western Mall in 2010, with the help of Schumacher, his thencoworker. Schumacher began with sequencing the music,

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and ended up taking over the entire production when Noe retired last year.

Along with the evolution of the performance came a significant shift in its purpose. Noe decided to make the most of his rapidly increasing audience, requesting free-will donations with several boxes placed throughout the mall.

All of the money collected from Christmas at the Western Mall is donated to Make-A-Wish South Dakota, with almost $200,000 raised and over 30 wishes granted over the years.

“From the standpoint of Make-A-Wish, we’re just really lucky they’ve chosen us,” said Paul Krueger, president of Make-A-Wish South Dakota.

A nation-wide foundation, Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children living with life-threatening medical conditions, delivering everything from puppies to dream vacations. Schumacher had the opportunity to be part of a local wish, sitting in on lunch with a boy who was taking a break from his shopping spree, all funded by the organization.

“It’s awesome to know all of the hard work we put in is paying off,” he said. “It makes everything we do worthwhile.”

The location and concept of the show is set, but changes are made each year to create new dynamics in the production, which is becoming a part of local holiday rituals.

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At least one or two song changes are made, plus alterations in light configurations and arrangements. Along with technical revisions, Schumacher is excited to reveal this year’s musical modifications. Generally sticking to upbeat songs in the past, Christmas at the Western Mall will include the well-known “Let It Go,” from Disney’s Frozen soundtrack, as well as an a cappella selection from Straight No Chaser.

With a show that will be different from any year before, Schumacher hopes Christmas at the Western Mall will experience success greater than any previous year. “I often get asked how good our turnout is on actual holidays, but throughout the years, results have been surprisingly successful.”

The light show’s festive music and cheerful Christmas atmosphere has become much more than just a scenic neighborhood drive-by. “When you hear stories of it becoming a family tradition, it’s a good feeling,” Schumacher said. “We’re not only helping these kids out, but we’re a part of tradition. That’s a cool thing to say.”

Christmas at the Western Mall runs daily 5:30-9:30 p.m. from Thanksgiving Day through New Years Day. For more information on Make-A-Wish South Dakota or Christmas at the Western Mall, visit www.southdakotawish.org or www.westernmallchristmas.com.

Celebrating 125 Years of Keeping it Rural Written by Denise DePaolo Images by Melissa Hamersma Sievers

“For some reason, I prefer life here. I prefer flat land. I prefer the big sky, and I think I prefer the way people are. For me, there’s a connection to the land in South Dakota. There’s a connection to the people. It’s hard to describe, but it awakens something inside of me. And it brings me a lot of joy.” Ted Heeren, writer and producer of the radio program Rock Garden Tour says he has a hard time articulating his feelings about his home state.

The show, which airs monthly on South Dakota Public Broadcasting is what Heeren calls a celebration of those feelings. With its tagline “Keep It Rural,” Rock Garden Tour is, at times, quirky, silly and even a little messy. But always, always, it’s an exultation of all things South Dakota.

Heeren, who studied broadcast journalism and horticulture at South Dakota State University, first used the program as a way to combine those interests, which to some may seem like strange bedfellows.

“I thought gardening was cool in the same way that being in a band or listening to rock and roll was cool,” said the Norway Center native. “I thought gardening and learning to grow your own food – there was something exciting about that. Now it’s a little more hip, but 14 or 15 years ago, it seemed like it was a hobby for people of a certain age. That never seemed quite right.”

Heeren, whom legions of loyal listeners know as “Flowerman” is joined on the show by sound engineer and sound effects coordinator Tom Hurlbert, who performs under the moniker “Oil Can.” Over the years, the show, which combines music, stories and interviews centering on single, South Dakota-centric themes, has been largely confined to the radio. Now, as South Dakota celebrates its 125th birthday, Rock Garden Tour will take to the airwaves, with SDPB TV special North Grown Hardy.

“We share highlights from South Dakota history, according to Rock Garden Tour,” Heeren explained. “On Rock Garden Tour, we have our own version of South Dakota that lives in our imagination. Part of it’s true, part of it’s folklore, part of it’s stuff we think is funny

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The TV special was filmed at Spearfish’s Matthews Opera House. Heeren calls it a dream venue. “That kind of venue has a story. You feel like you’re part of its story when you’re there. It’s smaller, a little more intimate, which is nice. You feel like you’re in on something together. I think it probably brought something out of us. It was a special night.”

The show features music from the Rock Garden Tour Family Band (headed up by South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jim Groth) and Minneapolisbased Pleasure Horse (which includes South Dakota native Timothy Evanson), in addition to original and parody songs written and performed by Heeren and Hurlbert.

“Oil Can thought this was his chance to work in a tune that he’s always wanted to write,” said Heeren.

“He’s always wanted to do the Billy Joel ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire.’ That kind of became the cornerstone of the whole program, because it gave us a chance to get in a lot of little historical tidbits from the last 125 years all in one song. There was audience participation, where they had to help us sing the chorus. It was kind of messy, but we got through it. It was fun.”

Taking the show from radio to TV for one night will allow audiences to see some of Rock Garden Tour’s recurring characters in the flesh.

“If you like News from Pierre – he’s a character on our show – we get to see him. That’s a big deal to some people,” said Heeren. “We always do jokes about [Saved by the Bell character] Jessie Spano in the radio show. I actually have a little painting of Jessie Spano that I usually have with me, and unless you’re there, you don’t realize that’s a real thing. I think you get to feel a little more ‘in’ on some of the jokes.”

That is especially true for the few hundred audience members who showed up to watch the taping. Heeren says the live version was nearly two hours long, but will air as an hour-long program.

“A couple of times, I screwed something up, so I had to cut the band

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and take it again and the audience gets in on it,” he said. “So you kind of get something special when you see the live performance. The TV show will look a little more polished – if I can use the word polished in describing our show.

But it will look a lot more polished than the actual performance – and I think it’s all in good fun.”

And although he enjoyed celebrating South Dakota’s quasquicentennial with TV viewers, Heeren still loves the bit of mystique that comes with radio best of all.

“You get to create a world, and the audience gets to imagine it from the way you describe it. There’s a lot of blanks that you allow the audience to fill in for themselves, and that’s a really unique thing that you only see in radio. I love that aspect of it. You don’t get that in TV. You kind of see what you get.” Heeren added, laughing, “It’s really hard for me to look at myself talking.

You never have to deal with any of that in radio.”

But for the chance to celebrate such a milestone for his beloved state, Heeren is more than willing to step out of his comfort zone, “There’s a lot of blank spaces in South Dakota and it requires us to insert ourselves, to use our imagination, to imagine what those blank spaces could be. I think that’s what I love about it. There’s so much possibility. What you see is not what you get. It’s open. You can add your own spice to it, and so many people do.

There’s so many weirdoes – so many interesting people in South Dakota with so many incredible stories. It’s such an inspiring place to live. People think our state is boring, but to me, that’s the best thing about it. I say ‘keep it boring,’ because I love this boring place. You get to use your imagination. You get to insert yourself. You get to dream.”

North Grown Hardy premieres November 25 with a free screening at West Mall 7 in Sioux Falls. It airs December 6 on South Dakota Public Broadcasting Television (www.sdpb.org). Rock Garden Tour will bring its live radio show to Sioux Falls November 17 and Freeman November 22. For more info, visit www.rockgardentour.com.

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THE SCOOP

TO MARKETPLACE WE GO Buying health insurance can be a daunting task, especially for first-timers.

How much coverage do you need? How much is it going to cost? When open enrollment begins on November 15, many will have to confront these concerns head-on or pay a $325 penalty (or 2 percent of your income). We asked Terra Zahn, sales and marketing strategist for DAKOTACARE, and Avera Health Plan sales representative Jose Addink for a little help navigating the health care marketplace.

How long can I stay on my parents’ insurance?

Jose: You can stay on your parents’ plan until you turn 26 years old.

If I buy insurance during open enrollment, when will it go into effect?

Terra: Depending on when you apply for coverage, you could have an effective date of January 1, February 1, or March 1. You will need to apply by the 15th of the month prior to your preferred effective date.

What types of plans are out there for me to choose from?

Jose: Comparing plans is easier now that all the plans are placed into categories (bronze, silver, gold, platinum and catastrophic). The difference between the plans is the percentage your plan will pay for the total cost of care.

When you purchase a bronze plan, you will pay more for health care services, however, your monthly premium will be less. When you purchase a platinum plan, you will pay less for health care services, however, your monthly premium will be more. You need to look at your budget and identify how often you went to the doctor last year to determine which plan works for you.

What type of plan would you recommend for a 20-something with no dependents?

Terra: One of the great things about being a 20-something is you are likely at the healthiest time of your life. For most 20-somethings, a higher deductible plan can really help save you money month-to-month but still give you the protection you want and need from health insurance. Personally, I am on a high deductible plan with a health savings account. I love the fact that the money I put away in my health savings account (HSA) is mine and can be used to pay my health costs for years to come. It’s also very

beneficial for tax purposes.

What is the (ballpark) price difference of a broken leg, for example, without insurance?

Jose: Without health insurance, non-surgical treatment for broken leg typically costs up to $2,500 or more for a fracture that requires a cast. The X-rays average $210 according to health.costhelper.com. If you need surgical treatment for a broken leg, it will typically cost you $17,000-$35,000 or more.

How can I sign up for insurance?

Terra: There are a variety of ways for you to get coverage.

If you prefer the DIY option, you can purchase health insurance directly through a health insurance company or through healthcare.gov. If you prefer a live body to help guide you, visit a local agent or navigator that can assist you with all of your questions.

I’ve heard the nightmares about the insurance marketplace during the initial rollout. Am I still going to face the same problems?

Jose: The marketplace website has improved since its initial rollout, however, with open enrollment approaching November 15, there will probably be high utilization through Healthcare.gov which may slow down the website and could cause disruption.

You always have the option to connect with a person at Avera Health Plans. Our website will be available and we can walk you through the process.

What if I do have problems? Who should I call?

Terra: Give your local health insurance agent a call.

Agents spend hours training and becoming certified to help answer your questions. A good health insurance agent is definitely a good resource to use for assistance.

Open enrollment runs November 15-February 15 to get coverage in 2015.

Contact Avera Health Plans at www.averahealthplans. com or call toll free at 1-888-322-2115.

Contact DAKOTACARE at www.dakotacare.com or call toll-free at 1-800-325-5598.

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THE REAL DEAL by Jordan Smith

Names: Carrie Kuhl & Renee Halgerson // Ages: 31 // Specialty: (Carrie) Graphic Design (Renee) Wedding Design growing our services. We also offer graphic design services to small businesses.

RH: We have retail items at our store from some of our favorite vendors. Our retail carries us during the winter months when it’s not really wedding season. We carry a variety of retail from 12 vendors, including cards, journals, Kate Spade stationery and jewelry.

We love to support local vendors such as Opaque Lion and Mama Peacock by selling their jewelry.

CK: Together we have a good eye for curating retail. We are really picky about what we carry here and we love every piece.

Do you have a favorite client you’ve worked with?

CK: One of our favorite projects we worked on has been Brookings’ Wooden Legs Brewery. We are big supporters of them. We worked with them since the beginning on the creation of their flagship beer logo, their advertisements, their website and their menus.

HITCH DESIGN STUDIO “Together we have a good eye for curating retail. We are really picky about what we carry here and we love every piece.”

Carrie Kuhl and Renee Halgerson opened Hitch Design Studio in Brookings last February. The duo met while studying graphic design at South Dakota State University and later worked together at AIGA in Sioux Falls. Now using their shared passion for design and dream of opening a business, they fill a niche they thought the city of Brookings was lacking.

How did the idea for Hitch Design become a reality?

RH: We realized there was not enough room in Brookings to be competitors.

CK: When we realized our business goals were similar, we sat down and figured out a business plan. We were able to find a great location on Main Street to open up shop. At the time, I already lived in Brookings and had started selling my designs. Renee moved here in December 2013, and we opened for business February 6.

Why Brookings?

RH: I had a tie to Brookings from my college days. The town has a great atmosphere. We realized that this service was one that was not offered in Brookings and knew this was where we wanted to open our shop.

CK: Our ribbon cutting ceremony was packed, the support from the town was amazing.

The studio is in a perfect location. We love being downtown.

Do you work together on projects?

RH: My strong suits include wedding planning and design.

CK: I work on the web side of things, and we work on design together – I’m not the wedding planner like Renee.

What makes Hitch Design different from other graphic design studios?

CK: Right now wedding invitations are our core, but we also assist with the entire wedding planning process and are working on

What is unique about a Hitch Design wedding?

RH: Some of my proudest designs are weddings. I love working with clients through the whole wedding process and creating a truly branded, personalized wedding.

CK: I think you can brand your wedding, just like you can brand your business. You make it one cohesive event. We love when we can help people do that.

What is your favorite part of being a business owner?

RH: Meeting a variety of people is my favorite part. I am huge into networking and becoming close with the brides and their families or the small business we are working with.

CK: My favorite part is becoming part of a team or family. You didn’t just hire us, we are part of your team. Good design means good business. Good design will always be our top priority.

For more info, visit www.hitchstudio.com or call (605) 592-9072.

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE by Tracy Kirby

“The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.”

- Maya Angelou

bio: Tracy Kirby’s roots and heart are in the Hawaiian Islands, but destiny has led her to the prairie. She is a wandering traveler, a wife to a dashing Sioux Falls native, a mother to a two-year-old daughter and 145-pound bear puppy, a freelance writer, and a lover of souls.

Illustration by Liz Long.

LETTING THEM BE WHO THEY ARE I am currently a parent to one child.

She turned 3 this summer, so I still consider myself acutely new to this whole parenting gig. And not just new, but often acutely clueless as well.

I say this because, up to about eight months ago with my daughter, I felt like we were simply in survival mode.

My main concerns were making sure she was fed, safe, sleeping, healthy and growing all the while providing constant man-to-man coverage to prevent injuries. But today, the game has shifted a bit as she is a little more self-sufficient and her personality and character have blossomed overnight.

She’s discovering who she is. Now my challenge has transitioned into intentionally helping her in her discovery while being parents who foster a home where, as the timeless Maya Angelou quoted, she can be as she is and never be questioned.

Just a minor responsibility, right?

Guiding the formation of a unique human being. Is there anything more exhilarating and daunting? There are days when I’m just trying to stay afloat and I have to give myself a pep talk in the mirror fiercely repeating, “You can do this!” with wild gestures to the tune of “Highway to the Danger Zone” from Top Gun. There is no one correct method to parenting. There is no DIYinstructional video on YouTube. We literally have to figure it out as we go.

And in the end, when we send them off to the world, all we can do is hope

we made them feel loved, safe and gave them the encouragement and the tools to be their best selves.

My daughter just started preschool, and the other day I peeked into her classroom. First of all, it’s magnificent.

Snack time, story time, play time and singing time. Can I go back to preschool? I could really get into clapping my hands and eating snacks all day. Second, as I watched all the children gather around the teacher, I noticed my child was way more interested in savoring her snack than listening to the lesson.

Then, when she was called over, she was gazing off around the room not participating and began taking off her boots and socks. Meanwhile, other kids were raising their hands, asking questions, and being overall perfect children.

As I walked away that day, at first I laughed at how my daughter behaved.

But then something unexpected happened, I felt eerily unsettled. Why wasn’t she participating as much as the other children? The next week we were at her swimming lessons and I noticed the same type of behavior from my daughter: splashing on her own, looking up at me and waving at me and not necessarily listening to the teacher. Is she not learning quick enough? Why is she not listening as well as the other children?

Later, I was thinking about why those unsettling feelings were rising up in me, and I came to a couple of conclusions. Conclusion A: She just turned 3 years old; I need to get a grip and quit

being crazy mom lady. Conclusion B: All the unsettling feelings were rising up not because my daughter is doing anything out of the norm for her age, but because I was comparing my daughter to other children. I wanted her to be behaving just like everyone else. Gross.

Even writing that sentence makes me want to go kick my own behind.

I’ve talked to more seasoned parents about this very topic (as I’ve said, I’m an amateur here), and many have said it is a constant battle to affirm who your children are in a world where comparison rules. Whew. I’m not alone. I never want to make my daughter feel like just being her isn’t enough. I never want to project what other people think is “normal” on to her or make her feel she needs to be something she is not. I just want her to have the courage to be unique and completely and utterly her.

This new job of parenting is so much more than just surviving. So much more than just laundry, potty training (also known as the Dark Days and the Day the Carpet Cried), feeding, sleepless nights, worrying and anything else you can think of when you think of parenting. The core of what we do is truly about equipping a unique human being to engage in the world in a way that only they specifically can. As a dear friend of mine often quips (a quote originally from St. Catherine of Siena), we are essentially teaching our children that when you are “who God meant you to be, you will set the world on fire.”

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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. The identity of these three amigos have been altered to protect the innocent.

Have a question for the Johns?

Shoot an e-mail their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.

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My husband start playing darts with a group of people. That was fine, until he joined another team. He plays darts several nights a week and I feel like I hardly see him. When is it too much, and can I ask him to pick one team or the other?

I have a friend who has been chatting with a guy and is really into him. They mostly talk via social media or Skype.

When she tells me stories about their conversations, he doesn’t sound into her... But I could be wrong. Should I keep my mouth shut? She’s so excited about this guy.

My brother’s girlfriend is driving me nuts. It’s like we never see him without her, and when we’re trying to have a conversation she has to be in on it or forcefully inserts herself into it. Can I tell her to back off?

-Anonymous

-Bye, Felicia

-Oh, boy

JR: Your husband’s passion for darts

JR: Do not rain on this poor friend’s

JR: Tell this girl to back off. How

both impresses and inspires me. This is a man of determination, desire, dedication and (hopefully) dexterity. If you cannot embrace this man’s passion, you do not deserve him.

internet relationship. Right now I’m chatting with a half dozen hotties online. (It’s not cheating if you chat on a different social media platform!) My friends are always in my ear about each of them, but they just be jealous.

dare she show up to events with her boyfriend and try to partake in conversations!

JW: Let me translate what you’re saying to get to the root of it: Nag nag nag nag nag nag nag nag.

JT: I can see how you would be frustrated. Talk to him and see why he is so involved in darts. Does he love the sport? Is it a sport? Is it the kinship?

Either way, tell him you want to spend more quality time and see if he maybe wants to start another hobby with you.

JW: Guys range their emotions from the extreme disinterested ‘not paying attention’ to the extreme interested ‘listening.’ You aren’t going to get a lot of range out of us.

See, I’ve already stopped listening to your question and started writing a todo list. Get staples, paint the door, wash soccer equipment.

JT: I would probably stay out of this one. You could either be happily surprised, or you friend just needs to find out in her own time.

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

JW: This attention-whore needs to be dealt with swiftly. Do you have access to a nail gun? Duct tape? A plastic tarp?

Good. Now use either the nail gun or tape to hang up the tarp, and in big letter write, ‘No one cares about you.’

Oh, you thought I was going to talk about murdering her? Tsk, tsk.

JT: Whether you like it or not, this is what happens when people start getting serious with their significant other. They might do something that drives you nuts. That’s not your issue to deal with. Let you brother be happy and be around the people he truly cares about.

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605 FACTOIDS

Do you know the facts?

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

2002 Year of first presidential turkey pardon. President George W. Bush spared the lives of Katie and Zack, birds raised by National Turkey Federation Chairman Ron Prestage. The tradition of mercy has continued to present day. In 2013, President Barack Obama pardoned Popcorn and Caramel, who were raised in Badger, Minn.

151Â Years since President Abraham Lincoln decreed the last Thursday in November would be a day of thanksgiving in the United States. In 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving one week earlier to boost the holiday shopping season.

Two years later, Congress put its foot down, declaring the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. It also made Thanksgiving a federal legal holiday.

3 Number of U.S. towns named after the traditional Thanksgiving main dish. According to History.com, they are Turkey, Texas (pop.

421); Turkey Creek, La. (pop. 356); and Turkey, N.C. (pop. 292).

242 Million Approximate number of Turkeys raised in the U.S. in 2013, according to the USDA.

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HEALTH TREND

“In the fall, a lot of South Dakota’s trees are yellows and a little bit of oranges, but up there, you can see the yellows, you can see the reds, you can see the browns, and you can really get a taste of almost that eastern hardwood forest.”

EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS THIS FALL The oppressive summer heat is over, the persistent chill has yet to take hold, and the bright blue sky is beckoning us outside. Fall is a time of natural fireworks – and fewer bugs – in South Dakota’s outdoor spaces.

“When I moved to South Dakota almost 15 years ago, someone I worked with told me that if you don’t like South Dakota in the fall, you might as well move, because that’s the best time of year here.” Outdoor Campus West director Chad Tussing stuck around. He says it’s a great time to get out and observe the unique foliage the Mount Rushmore State has to offer.

“Sica Hollow State Park in the northeastern part of the state is fantastic this time of year, because they have some tree species we don’t see in a lot of places,” said Tussing. “In the fall, a lot of South Dakota’s trees are yellows and a little bit of oranges, but up there, you can see the yellows, you can see the reds, you can see the browns, and you can really get a taste of almost that eastern hardwood forest.”

And in the Black Hills, it’s an active time for many animals.

Migratory birds are especially visible and vocal. Mammals that hibernate are fattening up for their long nap. And for many big game species, like big horn sheep, elk, deer and moose, it’s breeding season. That brings sounds to the Hills that might not

be heard at other times, like the distinctive bugling of elk.

While autumn can be an ideal time to get on the hiking trail or bike path, there are a few safety considerations to keep in mind. For example, when we come across wildlife, it’s important give them space. Tussing says that goes for encounters with bipeds, too. “This time of year is hunting season as well. If someone was hiking in the Black Hills National Forest this time of year, we highly recommend they wear some hunter orange.

Even if they’re not hunting. It just creates additional visibility for them and reduces the chances of an accident.”

He says it mostly comes down to exploring the outdoors with common sense, “We generally try to teach people to be aware of what’s going on around them at all times.”

For more information about local hiking and walking destinations, and to learn which wild fruits are in season now, visit www.605magazine.com. For more info about the Outdoor Campus West, visit www.gfp.sd.gov/outdoor-learning/outdoor-campus/west or call (605) 394-2310.

HEALTH PROFILE

According to Duncan, the supplements are safe for everyone to take. “Children, mothers, people who are pregnant and nursing, which is great, because a lot of times, pregnant and nursing mothers can’t take allergy medication. They really suffer through this time of year.”

NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR FALL ALLERGIES Allergy sufferers know that just because the trees are becoming bare, the battle is never over.

Many live day to day on over-the-counter allergy medications. Some even end up undergoing surgery as the result of persistent sinus pressure. Those who have lived with allergies for years may have come to accept discomfort as part of life, feeling that they’ve tried everything. Often it’s only after reaching this point that they start looking outside the box.

According to Health.com, relief could be as simple as eating a little local honey every day. Bees transfer pollen from flower blossoms to honey, which will help your body to build up some immunity over time. Longtime Parker producer Glen Wollman says larger, commercial honey producers highly filter their product to give it a longer shelf life. Wollman, who sells his honey at local stores like Pomegranate Market in Sioux Falls, says smaller producers filter less.

That means the honey maintains the fine pollen and wax particles that can be helpful.

Relief could also be waiting at your chiropractor’s office. Dr. Christine Duncan of Lanpher Chiropractic in Sioux Falls says a simple adjustment can give enough of an endorphin rush to provide some relief immediately.

She says supplements could be another route to relief, especially for those who can’t take over-the-counter allergy medicines. “Children, mothers, people who are pregnant and nursing, which is great, because a lot of times, pregnant and nursing mothers can’t take allergy medication, they really suffer through this time of year.”

There is evidence that extract of butterbur root can be just as effective at relieving nasal irritation as big-name antihistamines. In an article for WebMD, University of Wisconsin’s David Rakel, MD says it is a good alternative for someone who needs to avoid the sedative effects of allergy medicine.

Allergy sufferers are also turning to acupuncture, which aims to balance the energy in the face and neck. Duncan says after just three or four sessions, clients can see dramatic improvement. Acupuncture will help sinuses drain and allow general calming of the mucus membranes that line the ears, nose, eyes and throat.

“This is a great, natural, safe, completely preventative way of doing that before it gets to the sinus surgery situation – or migraine headache all the time because of the sinus pressure,” said Duncan.

And for those who are leery of needles, Duncan explains that in the Japanese acupuncture tradition, there is little to no discomfort. The needles are similar in width to a strand of hair.

“I want you to relax, almost in a meditative state,” she said. “If you fall asleep, that would be excellent, because then your body just gets to go to work.”

For more info about Lanpher Chiropractic’s services, visit www.lanpherchiro.com or call (605) 334-8073. Wollman’s honey is sold throughout the state under various labels, including Honey World and Vermillion Valley Honey. Find more info at www.honey.com/honey-locator/ profile/honey-world-inc.

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DIY with kerry mcdonald

As soon as Thanksgiving is over, the countdown to Christmas begins.

Start a new family tradition this year by creating your own holiday forest that doubles as an Advent calendar.

bio: Kerry uses her love for typography and ranged design talent to compile both 605 Magazine and Dainty Obsessions. Her subtle quirks include her color coordinated closet and her somewhat unhealthy Pinterest obsession.

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN Cost:

Skill level:

25 Small boxes 25 Evergreens Super glue Pen Number the boxes 1 through 25. I used a gold calligraphy paint pen or other pen that writes smoothly.

Attach the trees with super glue to the tops of the boxes.

Allow to dry overnight.

Fill with notes, suggestions for good deeds, or tiny treats for each day.