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CONTENTS

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WHAT IS THE FORMER

OUR DAD IS OUR

DOING NOW?

HE FIGHTS FIRES!

MR. IOWA

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DADS ... YOU GOT THIS!

Alone with the kids and trying to find something to do? Don’t panic, we’ve got some great ideas for you!

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Looking for your athlete to increase their skills? Read up on what 5 Star Football is all out!

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HERO

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Justin Arlt, PGA lends some great fundamentals to try this summer when you practice!

Q&A

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UFC FIGHTING & TRAINING WITH DEVIN CLARK 21

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HEALTH

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46-47 10 WORST FIRST DATES!

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EDITORIAL CREDIT Feature Articles - Stacey Kracht, inSKribe Creative Writer/Owner PHOTO CREDITS Front Cover - Dan Eisenhauer, Good Life Photo Company www.goodlifephotos.com Feature Article Photos Dakota Weisbecker

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Be sure to check out how to handle setbacks in your workout routine on page 10.

Athletic styling continues to increase its influence on casual clothing. Find out what is underneath it all and how it works.

Find mouth watering recipes, hottest grill trends and tips on how to grill the perfect burger.

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FINDS TIME TO WORK OUT

By Stacey Kracht for Mantality Magazine

Duane Mellema grew up on a small family dairy farm south of Rock Rapids, Iowa, where he worked hard, all the time. “We never took vacations, and we worked every day of the year – 7 days a week, 365 days a year.” Duane says.

Sundays were a day of rest, so the family didn’t do anything major on Sundays, but they still always had to milk cows. Duane was the youngest of three boys and has always enjoyed working out. He was in football and wrestling in high school, and managing those with farm chores made the workouts something to look forward to. Even though they were considered hard physical work, Duane considered sports and being at the gym his

break from the truly hard work at home on the farm. He credits that work ethic for getting him to where he is today.

When Duane graduated high school, he decided that farming was probably not for him and went to college at USD. He went to college without ever having been on a vacation. Because of this, he didn’t know what to do with his down time in college. He got into bodybuilding if for no other reason than to occupy his time. “I had so much free time on my hands” he says. Other people didn’t think they did because they’d had it before and knew what to do with their free time.” Duane occupied that extra time by hanging out with friends and bodybuilding. After 4 years of college, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and

became a probation officer.

Duane moved to Cherokee, Iowa, to pursue his career and became a tracking officer, which is a probation officer who deals with juveniles. “Trackers” worked in the schools with kids who were on probation. While Duane was in Cherokee and right out of college, he competed and won the Mr. Iowa bodybuilding competition in 1995.

To this day, he says this is still one of his greatest accomplishments.

Another move, this time to Okoboji, didn’t last. The summers there were great, but everything closes down in the winters. “I realized I was single and all my college friends were living back in Sioux Falls having a blast, and I was missing that.” he says. Duane then moved to Sioux Falls where he briefly worked as a probation

officer for the juvenile court system before realizing it wasn’t the career path for him. His oldest brother Jake was in the car business and seemed to be enjoying it and making a good living doing it, so Duane thought maybe he should give it a whirl.

In February of 1997 he started working as a car salesman – his first ever position in sales – at Ted Tufty Dodge, which was located on Minnesota Avenue where Tires, Tires, Tires is now. After 4 years of selling, he was promoted to Used Car Manager.

Around the same time, Duane met his wife Tara. They are still together 20 years later, and they have a son who is just finishing his freshman year at SDSU (despite both his parents having attended USD!).

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He and his wife also have a fur baby named Sophie who is definitely like a daughter – at least to his wife. Or maybe he just doesn’t want to admit that he loves the pup just as much as Tara does!

On September 9, 2001, Lithia bought out Ted Tufty Dodge.

Duane will never forget this experience because he was a bit anxious to go from a small, family-owned car dealership to something larger. 911 occurred the day after Lithia took over the company where he worked, so Duane vividly remembers that period of time. It was definitely a change of pace working for Lithia versus Ted Tufty, but he adjusted. Years later he received a call from Dave Billion. Billion wanted Duane to come work for them as a Used Car Manager, which was his current position at Lithia. On January 1, 2005, he became a Billion Chrysler Jeep employee at the 41st Street location.

Duane considers this his “big break.” When he was asked to run the store, he recognized what a great opportunity it was and accepted. He has been the General Manager at that location ever since. “We’ve grown this store significantly,” he says. “When we bought it, Lithia was averaging 88 retail car sales per month, and now we sell an average of 250 retail cars per month. That takes a lot of great staff and a lot of hours.”

fact, he doesn’t remember a time in the last three years that he’s worked out without Tara. Duane says it’s all about making time for what’s important. “When I’m not at work, I’m typically with her. We usually work out together before work or over the lunch hour. If I work out – she works out, if she works out – I work out. We’re that consistent.”

Duane continues by explaining that his workouts have changed over the years. In the last five years, the changes he’s made to his workout regimen have encouraged his wife to want to go to the gym with him. “Once I hit 40, I started cutting back heavyweights... I’m more now concerned about injury.” He still doesn’t do much cardio, joking “The only way we should run is if we’re being chased!”

Duane says his brother being in the car business wasn’t the only thing that attracted him to it.

He has had a huge passion for cars since he was a kid. “We always had cool cars growing up,” he says. One of his favorites was the Mustang Mach 1. “On the farm, after the milking was done, our fun was tinkering with cars, having fun with cars, drag racing our buddies down the blacktop and seeing whose car was the baddest.” His dad’s love for cars seeped into his own blood. One of his favorites that he can remem-

“SHE’S MY DRIVING FORCE I NEVER WORK OUT WITHOUT HER.”

DUANE SAYS OF HIS WIFE TARA

Duane says he still gets to the gym four to five times per week.

“I’m not a body builder anymore; I’m a person that tries to maintain a good physique, and it makes me feel better – mentally.” He says he continues to work out just as much for his mental well-being as his physical health. “My head isn’t nearly as clear if I skip a couple days of working out.” Duane always works out with his wife Tara.

“She’s my driving force.” He says. “ I never work out without her.” In

ber is his dad’s ‘56 Ford F100 Big Back Window, totally customized.

He also remembers the Rat Rod – an old Ford F100 – that was his grandpa’s original truck. His dad and brother just got it up and running a few years ago. He remembers it sitting in the corn crib under dirt and corn for years, but now it’s running great, albeit not fully restored. Growing up, the family spent a lot of time on Saturdays going to car shows. “Every Saturday that we could – that we

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weren’t in the field, we showed cars.” They got into corvettes, too, and his dad just got rid of his last corvette this past year. Don’t worry – he’s replaced it! Now he has a 2015 Dodge Challenger RT with a Hemi. “Which I love because it’s what I sell,” Duane adds.

Of his work ethic, Duane explains, “I put in hours. I don’t work all the time. My wife and I travel all the time. We take several trips a year together to get away, because when I’m in town, I work. If I’m in town, I typically am here.”

From his employees, to the beautiful facility, to the customers, he truly loves being at work. “This is a great job if you like cars, people, and don’t mind putting in some hours. I come in because I

love being here – I love my job.”

He loves talking to people – in his own words: “I have the gift to gab.”

He loves that most of the time people are excited and happy to buy a car, and they walk out with a new car and a smile on their face.

“We get to provide that,” he says.

One downfall of his career is that cars break. “It’s inevitable.”

He says “There are sides to the car business that aren’t so great – that’s because we sell a mechanical piece of equipment.” He also really doesn’t like dealing with snow. When it snows, every car on their lot has to be moved, snow cleared out of that spot, and the car put back in place. Another weather condition that isn’t fun for the car business is wind.

Photo: Dakota Weisbecker

“I can sell more cars in rain and snow than I can in wind.” He says.

“Wind makes for an uncomfortable outside environment.” Other than that, there isn’t much he doesn’t love about his job. He says that it does slow down a bit in the winter months, but December is always busy and so is spring.

“In spring, business is crazy good because people want to get out of the house – they want something to do.”

When he’s not at work, Duane enjoys travelling with his wife and spending as much time as possible with his son. They love trying different things and living an active lifestyle. “Whether it’s a concert, something at the Pavilion, or trying a different restaurant, we

love being out in the community.

We are not homebodies at all.”

The most memorable trip Duane and his wife went on was to Bora Bora. He says it was the most miserable flight, but the most beautiful destination he’s ever been to. It took 24 hours to get there, but once they arrived, it was totally worth it. As far as future trips are concerned, the couple would love to visit Europe.

Duane truly believes that life is what you put into it. “I’m a pretty happy guy by nature, and I try to surround myself with happy people.” Having goals is important to him. “I’m a really big goal-setter and I’m really focused on achieving those goals. I stay focused, I set goals and do everything in my

power to achieve them – whether it’s bodybuilding or monthly and yearly goals for work.”

He also likes to take a step back to appreciate how the dealership has grown...“We used to have 10 salesman and now we have 20. I love to see everyone making a great living. Our focus is on volume. I want to make people happy, get them a great deal, I want them to make the choice to come back, by doing that – we’ll continually grow. Employees are happy, customers are happy, and that’s the name of the game. I think people can feel it too – if you walk into a place where the employees aren’t happy, customers don’t want to be there either. I don’t ever want “something to not feel

right” here. The first time someone comes through this door, it’s their choice – whether they heard about us from someone, were a referral, maybe my advertising.

Once they get in here, it’s up to us whether they ever come back again. I want them to leave happier than they were when they walked in. If that’s the case, we’ll just grow and grow and grow.”

Duane notes that he would be remiss if he didn’t mention his mother’s influence in his life. “She had to deal with 3 boys and a husband who behaved like a boy – he was a car nut, who loved fast cars.” Her sons had dirt bikes and 4-wheelers. “My mother was the stronghold that kept us all together.”

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HOW TO HANDLE

SETBACKS IN YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE An injured athlete’s approach to recovery can go a long way toward determining how quickly he or she returns to action.

(MS) -- Few things frustrate athletes more than injuries. Sudden muscle pulls or the re-emergence of nagging injuries can interrupt workout regimens and put athletes on the shelf until their injuries heal.

Some athletes may be tempted to fight through injuries and continue exercising, but doing so can make injuries worse and lead to even more time spent on the sidelines. Athletes who suspect they might have suffered more than minor aches and pains should consider the following approach when dealing with sudden setbacks in their workout routines.

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VISIT A DOCTOR. Medical websites like WebMD are valuable resources, but athletes should not assume that perusing such sites takes the place of visiting doctors. Self-diagnosing an injury, whether it’s with the help of a website or simply going on your own intuition, is not safe, as many fitness-related injuries share similar symptoms that make it easy for men and women without medical degrees to misdiagnose. Doctors can determine exactly what your injury is and help get you on the path to recovery by prescribing medications or developing treatment plans. Such treatments can be the difference between a speedy recovery and one that lasts months on end.

RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE. No two people heal the same, but patience with an injury is a part of every athlete’s healing process. If you don’t allow time for an injury to heal or if you try to accelerate your healing process, the existing injury can worsen and you may even injure another part of your body while overcompensating for your initial injury. Go into the healing process knowing it takes time, and be as patient as possible during your recovery.

BE CAREFUL ABOUT THE REST OF YOUR BODY.

One of the problems many athletes encounter when dealing with an injury is the effect

that injury has on other areas of your body. Athletes who perform strength training may be able to continue part of their regimen even after suffering an injury, but they should make note of their form to make sure their body is not overcompensating for the area that is injured. Doing so can lead to new injuries or even exacerbate the existing injury. When visiting a doctor, get a specific list of which exercises, if any, you can still perform while recovering. If you plan to weight train during your recovery, reduce the amount of weight you lift, which can help ensure your form remains correct.

REPORT ANY NEW SETBACKS IMMEDIATELY. Some athletes suffer setbacks during their recoveries, and while setbacks can be expected, they should not just be accepted as another hurdle to clear. Report any setbacks to your physician immediately so he or she can advise you on the next steps to take.

RETURN SLOWLY.

Once your injury has healed, keep in mind that you can’t just dive back in to your workout routine at full steam. Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts as your body once again acclimates itself to exercise.

Injury is a reality of life for many athletes. But how athletes handle their recoveries can affect how quickly they get back in the swing of things.

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SETTING REALISTIC

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By Kurtiss Riggs, Director of Riggs Premier Football Academy

Summer is the height of youth sports season with many families hitting the ballparks and fields to watch their favorite young athletes play. We’ve all been at a youth sporting event where an overzealous parent made things difficult for other families or their own athlete. In an effort to avoid those moments, this is a good time to remind parents of some critical things to avoid as a sports parent:

NEVER CRITICIZE.

As the biggest supporters of our young athletes, we all have answers and input to make the team better. It is extremely important that parents never criticize and critique the coach, officials, or teammates in front of young athletes. Criticizing can become contagious. Athletes see criticizing as an outlet for failure and respond by criticizing teammates, officials, and coaches. Young athletes need to learn that things will occur outside of their control, and they need to accept it and move on.

NEVER BRIBE.

We want to help motivate our young athletes, and giving incentives or bribes seems like such an easy strategy. Using flashy uniforms or extrinsic secondary rewards to encourage kids to play and work hard can really come back to work against those well-meaning parents.

Athletes will begin to only work for those incentives and develop unrealistic expectations of flashy and expensive gear for minimal performance. Any coach will tell you, the best motivation comes from within your athlete, so resist the temptation to motivate extrinsically.

NEVER QUESTION A COACH AT PRACTICE OR IN FRONT OF THE KIDS.

There is a line here that parents need to respect. Asking questions of your coach is fine, and should be expected in all sports. It’s choosing the wrong time and place for those questions that can cause problems.

Questioning a coach in front of the athletes at practice creates an atmosphere that quickly takes away respect for the coach, parent, and athlete. People view confrontation and instantly take sides, and that will seriously undermine your team environment. Always remember to take time to reflect, and then if you still have questions, reach out to the coach at the appropriate time and place.

NEVER “COACH” AFTER THE GAME.

I have frequently written about an eye opening situation may be the worst part of youth athletics: The car ride home. Parents try to be sensitive since they don’t want to be “that parent” who will coach from the sideline. Instead, they wait until they get into the car and begin giving what they believe is “superior guidance” to their young athletes. Kids want to enjoy and talk about the fun things from the game. They want to hear that you loved watching them play, and you are proud of their efforts. They see their coach as the person who should be giving that “superior guidance,” and mom or dad should be giving support. They need to know that you are their biggest fan, no matter what, so don’t lose perspective on their needs.

Never teach them that winning is the most important thing. In youth sports, parents who are focused exclusively on wins and losses can create an environment that takes away from FUN and equals FRUSTRATION. When parents get wrapped up in wins and losses, kids start to feel unbelievable pressure that causes frustration and can lead to displeasure with the sport altogether. Set realistic goals with your young athletes that are about individual performance and seeing improvement in themselves and their team, then be sure to help them work toward those goals. They learn far more about work ethic and long-term rewards from that approach than they do from watching the

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It is difficult to always get it right as parents, so even when we fall short on these it is important to keep trying to do our best as role models and leaders for our kids. After all of these cautions and “nevers,” perhaps the most important of all is to never forget how important you are in your young athlete’s eyes...and never forget to enjoy their efforts and your time together.

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OUR DAD IS A

Photo supplied by Donnie Hilsenroth

With his interest in criminal justice, he considered the idea of becoming a police officer, but ultimately decided that wasn’t for him. The thought of becoming a firefighter appealed to him for many different reasons. Firefighters always work as a team. Hilsenroth had played sports since the seventh grade, so working as part of a team was all he knew.

Working well with others to get a job done was a major strength of his, and something that came easily to him.

Hilsenroth began pursuing this dream by taking the Cleveland fire test, followed by the Sioux Falls fire test in 2002. During that time, he was playing arena football. He did a brief stint with the Iowa Barnstormers in Des Moines before returning to South Dakota to play for the Cobras, which soon became the Sioux Falls Storm. He remained with the Storm football team for four years while still working at the Avera Acceleration Program and waiting for his fire test results. In 2004, he got hired on with the Sioux Falls Fire Department and retired from the Storm. His jersey was retired in 2005.

Hilsenroth didn’t stay away from football for long. He rejoined the Storm in 2005 – this time, as a coach. He worked with linebackers and special teams for five years. Also in 2005 came the birth of his daughter Daesha, and his son Teige was born in 2009. By 2010, traveling with the team was taking its toll, and he decided to give up the coaching to spend more time with his family. That same year, the owner of Tryon Gym, Todd Tryon, created a position called Head of Player Control. He was looking for someone who had played and knew what it was like to be on the field, but who also commanded the respect of the players.

Hilsenroth was just the guy for the job. He had played for four years, led the league in tackles, was All-League every year, and was Defensive MVP in 2002. He had what it took for an authoritative position such as this – he was someone who had “been there, done that.”

HERO ... HE FIGHTS FIRES!

By Stacey Kracht for Mantality Magazine

Donnie Hilsenroth learned the importance of hard work and dedication at a young age. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and played sports all throughout school. He graduated high school in 1994 with a full-ride scholarship to Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, to play football. After college, he stayed in the Midwest to pursue an NFL career, working out regularly and starting a job at Avera Acceleration in Sioux Falls. He was able to do some workouts with the Minnesota Vikings before tearing a ligament in his right foot.

After having surgery, he returned to Cleveland for a short time before coming back to give working out with NFL teams another shot.

He also attended USF, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, with an emphasis in criminal justice. By this point, Hilsenroth knew he wasn’t going to play football for the rest of his life, so he started the process of figuring out what long-term career path he wanted to pursue.

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He disciplined guys, communicated with guys, implemented rules for the team here in Sioux Falls – regardless of how it had been for the players anywhere else. If any problems arose, he communicated with the coaching staff to get them fixed. He has dealt with players on that level since 2010 and still does today.

As a life-long athlete, Hilsenroth has a need to be challenged, to compete. Needing something to train for, he started participating in the Scott’s Firefighter Combat Challenge in 2008 and has been doing so ever since. The challenge is an obstacle course for firefighters, and the season runs from April through October. There are about twenty different races throughout the U.S., and they’ve been shown on ESPN for twelve years now. The Challenge draws participants from municipal fire departments in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. Participating firefighters gear up and emulate real-life firefighting situations with activities that include climbing, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses, and dummy rescuing. (http://www.firefighterchallenge.com/)

Hilsenroth has an entire list of accomplishments and records from his years with the Scott’s Firefighter Combat Challenge. In 2010, he broke the South Dakota state record in the open division at Myrtle Beach. For four consecutive years, he’s been among the Top 10 at USA Nationals.

In 2015, he again broke his own state record in the open division. Having turned 40 this past year, he usually comes in first, second, or third place in the over-40 age-group. In 2015 overall, he was among the Top 10 in the U.S. and took third place for the over-40 category.

HILSENROTH SAYS HIS CAREER AS A FIREFIGHTER IS SELF-FULFILLING:

“ANYTIME I CAN PUT A SMILE ON SOMBODY’S FACE OR HELP SOMEONE ...

THAT MAKES ME HAPPY.”

Two weeks after USA Nationals every year comes the world competition. The 2015 world championship for Scott’s Firefighter Combat Challenge was held in Montgomery, Alabama. The first four days of the event are preliminary rounds. Only competitors with the fastest times move onto the finals, which take place on the fifth day. Hilsenroth’s class is an individual competition, and the top fifty in the world advance to the championships. He’s got a story about last year’s race – one that continues to inspire him for future success. He was making great time in the competition. At the very end, participants have to drag a 185-pound dummy and backpedal 100 feet. He got within five feet of the finish line and fell for the first time in five years! He finished the race, but it ruined his time. Never one to give up, he is using that fall as motivation, a goal, to overcome next year.

Hilsenroth has competed in the world championships in Las Vegas for three years now. His goal is to always be in the Top 25 in the world in the open division. He achieved this in 2010 and 2011, when the competition was in Myrtle Beach (where he also went for world championships three different years). Another Combat Challenge objective he set out to achieve is something called the Lion’s Den. The Lion’s Den is reached by running a time under 1:40, and it’s an accomplishment comparable to being an All-American. Lion’s Den members get a great deal of recognition – plagues, letterman jacket, pins. For Hilsenroth, it was a good goal to work toward – one that took him a few years to achieve.

Hilsenroth says he’s always wanted a job where he actually looks forward to going to work. Every day is different – rarely does the same call come through.

Being in the public eye, communicating with people of all ages, helping and educating people are all aspects of the job that he loves. “People call us because they’re not doing well,” he says. He and his teammates get to help them. He estimates they get about 60% EMS calls, 30% fire calls, and 10% are miscellaneous. Ever the team player, Hilsenroth enjoys doing hard work – together – to get a finished result. In his career, that end 16 SIOUX EMPIRE MANTALITY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2016 EDITION

Photos supplied by Donnie Hilsenroth Photos above are of Donnie at one of his competitions with his children.

Photo below is of Donnie and his girlfriend, Mandy Kirkwood, who he personally trains and trains with. Photo from one of her competitions.

goal is often to save a life. “Sometimes it’s critical where we have 2-3 minutes to save someone’s life…I like to be able to make a difference [by using] my training.”

Hilsenroth’s late grandfather always reminded him, “Don’t be blinded by the dollar sign.” He has come to understand that there is more to life than the paycheck.

He’s happy to be doing something he wants to do. And he isn’t the only one. “My whole crew loves coming to work – this is my home away from home.” Hilsenroth spends one-third of his year at the firehouse and has also been a firefighter for one-third of his career.

He’ll work for about thirteen more years as a firefighter before retiring and has already served for twelve years. He admits that there are days they don’t sleep, but putting others first makes it all worth it.

When he’s not serving the Sioux Falls community as a firefighter or training for the Firefighter Combat Challenge, Hilsenroth enjoys spending time with his family and girlfriend Mandy, working out, riding motorcycle, or hanging out on a patio and listening to live music. He also likes to travel – when he gets the chance. He loves anything that involves exploring or trying new and different things – knocking something off the bucket list.

Hilsenroth loves a challenge, and his biggest goals in life are simply putting one foot in front of the other every single day with a smile on his face and being the best dad and person he can be. The way he sees it, life is a challenge – in a positive way. He strives every day to be a positive person and move forward – never taking steps backward. “You may have a bad day or a bad call, you might take steps to the side, but at the end of the day you [have to] keep going forward and push on.”

Hilsenroth also shares some sage advice. If you make a mistake – whether it’s firefighting, being a father, or being a football player – you correct it so that mistake never happens again. “I’m a fast learner, so you learn from your mistakes…”

Learning and moving on, while remaining positive in the different challenges that arise, is what it’s all about.” He adds, “I try to be calm under pressure and do the best I can.” Identify one positive thing at the end of every day – even if it’s just something little – and build on that. He relates so many things to sports.” In football, people look

Photo: Dakota Weisbecker

up to you as a captain. They don’t ever want to see negativity on a leader’s face, so you always have to be strong and mentally focused.

If things go wrong, re-group and move on. Work hard in life – we all have our ups and downs, but we all have people around us to make us better, by working together.

Hilsenroth’s brother is one of the greatest influences in his life.

He is six years older and played football at Ohio State. “Our parents got divorced when I was 10 or so, [and after that,] my brother took me under my wing and said, ‘Donnie, you’re going to be a better athlete than me. Learn from my mistakes.’”

He says he took that advice to heart. “Thank goodness I had him to help push me through my whole high school career – and now in life.”

His other major role? Being a dad. He says seeing the smiles on his kids’ faces is one of the best things a parent can experience.

“They get so intrigued by different things dad does.” No matter what the family is doing, they love spending time together. It could be anything from reading with them, communicating with them about real-world things, or teaching them sprint mechanics. Trying to be an influence on them in a positive way, always telling them how much dad loves them and how beautiful and handsome they are – positive reinforcement – those are the things that mean the most. “Just making memories with my kids on a daily basis – that’s important. The real-life stuff is important.”

Hilsenroth recently took his daughter to their first daddy-daughter dance, for example, and picked her up in a limo. He also took his son to his favorite tattoo shop in Omaha where he gets most of his ink done. “My son is 6 and this is him with his sleeves rolled up and his gloves on and he’s tattooing me – he made a line in my arm – it was such a bonding experience.”

When asked how he balances it all, he says, “I should show you my planner!” with a laugh. “On my days off I’m super busy. Balancing it all – I’m always runnin’ and gunnin’ – that’s my life.” He tries to be the best version of everything he is – the best dad, the best firefighter.

His secret is to prioritize each day.

“I’ve got 100 things to get done, so I need to figure out what are the most important and start knocking those off.” Does all happen? “Some days I don’t get everything done!”

He tries to get as much done on days off as possible, because he works 24-hour shifts at the fire station. “Each day is an eventful day!

My kids are with me a lot. By prioritizing with a smile on my face, I can sit down at the end of the day and say I got a lot done.”

“Making a difference however I can in my 24 hours for our crew, for people in need” is what motivates him to wake up and come to work each day.

The biggest thing is coming to work in one piece and all four of us leave in one piece… We strive to be safe so we can home to our families at the end of the day. We protect the citizens of Sioux falls

in whatever way we can, and that making a difference drives me.

If Hilsenroth could visit any place in the world, it would be Italy.

He wants to go back to his roots, where his grandparents grew up.

He would love to go on a week-long vacation. “Where all we do is travel, eat Italian food. I work out twice a day usually, so I’m always so strict with myself. I have to learn to take a vacation!” His other dream vacation? Running with the bulls in Spain! “I like to take risks – I run into burning buildings when others run out.” It’s just what he does.

As far as Daesha and Teige’s favorite things do to, Hilsenroth says, “Ride bikes – all the typical kid stuff, having fun.” But more than that, they’re not scared of anything, which their dad happily encourages. “I want them to be independent, learn to do things, take chances, communicate with people, not be scared to talk to somebody or ask questions.” Daesha loves reading, figure skating, drawing, and playing softball. She is proud that her daddy saves people and helps people in need. For Teige, hockey is his #1 thing. In his own words: Teige says he “Loves playing sports and learning from daddy how to make me better.” He also loves baseball and the claw machine! “It’s funny – if a place has one – he’s obsessed with it!” He even watches YouTube videos to sharpen his claw machine skills. They both love going to Wild Water West. Hilsenroth says, “They love me to death, show me love, are fun to be with, and we get to do some cool things together.”

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{FAQ’S} {WHAT IS 5 STAR FOOTBALL?}

5 Star Football is a youth football program that was created in order to provide a safe and productive athletic environment where local young football players could come and participate in Flag Football Tournaments, Individual Workouts, Team Training, and Group Position Training.

{WHO CREATED THE PROGRAM?}

Trice Crump is the Owner and Director of the program. He has experience playing high school, collegiate, and professional indoor football.

Trice was a 5 time Indoor Football League champion with the Sioux Falls Storm, and ranks in the top ten in tackles, interceptions, passes broken up, and consecutive games played. He currently lives in Sioux Falls with his family.

{WHAT TYPE OF FOOTBALL SERVICE DO THEY OFFER?}

5 Star Football offers a variety of football services ranging from individual workouts to coaches clinics. We currently have numerous flag football teams that practice once or twice a week and then participate in local tournaments on the weekends.

Our private and group training sessions are our most popular services that we offer. We have numerous position coaches on staff that have different areas on expertise. Our athletes are all matched with a coach that best fits their current needs.

You can find our full list of services on our website at 5StarFootballTraining.com

{WHAT AGE GROUPS DO YOU TRAIN?}

We train everyone from 1st grade all the way up to collegiate and professional athletes. Our programs are catered to the individual in order to provide an optimal amount of success!

“I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE GIVING BACK TO OUR YOUTH...

{HOW DO I SIGN UP MY CHILD?}

You can get in contact with us three ways!

1. Call Trice Crump at 605.496.4037 2. Fill out a Contact Us form on our website at 5StarFootballTraining.com 3. Message us on Facebook!

we are not only developing football fundamentals, but also building character and life skills. I am very pleased to continue to build on this program along with the help of my other coaches!”

{TRICE CRUMP}

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{WE GO HARDER}

H

H FLAG FOOTBALL!

{WHAT WE DO} • Enhance athletic performance with up to date routines and training protocols • We will model character traits that will produce success on and off the field

Looking for your athlete to increase their skills while learning the game the right way?

We offer personalized training and opportunities to be a part of a successful team.

{LET’S DO THIS!}

• Teach athletes the use of proper film study • Teach proper techniques

TRICE CRUMP

OWNER & DIRECTOR

The Mission of 5 Star Football Academy is to provide a safe and productive environment that enables athletes to learn and apply the principals of teamwork, discipline, dedication and sportsmanship.

Trice ranks top ten in tackles, interceptions, passes broken up and consecutive games played for the Sioux Falls Storm.

Harrisburg, SD 57032

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HAMMERED IT Photos supplied by Justin Arlt

JUSTIN J. ARLT, PGA Golf Digest #1 Instructor South Dakota

Most golfers spend very little time practicing and when they do their focus tends to be less on putting and more on full swing. This has always puzzled me when the putter is used so much more than any club in the bag.

The best players at any level always focus the majority of practice time on putting. It’s always the easiest way to lower your scores and make up for other areas of your game that might be poor. One very common tendency found in great putters is speed control. Too often players focus on the break and reading the green followed by their fundamentals only to forget about the speed. If you read the putt right and your fundamentals are perfect, you will still miss a putt 100 percent of the time if your speed is poor.

My cardinal rule of putting is to never leave a putt your trying to make short. The next time you watch the LPGA or PGA tour notice how upset the golfer becomes when they leave a put short. In my book a putt that is on line and left short is the equivalent of an air ball from the free throw line.

Yet golfers today have a comfort level with putting a ball that’s on line but doesn’t get to the hole. Meanwhile if a golfer blows a putt three feet past the hole the perception by many is that they “hammered it” or it was an embarrassing attempt.

Never be afraid to challenge yourself to get the ball to or past the hole on every putt. You might be surprised how giving it a chance to go in through focusing on your speed increases the amount of putts you make which directly lowers your score.

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Below are four key fundamentals to try this summer when you practice!

#1

Hold in palms / thumbs down

#2

Feet shoulders width apart

#3

Eyes directly over the ball or slightly inside the ball

#4

Create a pendulum motion (move the Y)

SEE YOU ALL ON THE COURSE!

Justin Arlt has 18 years experience in the golf industry and has been a part of the Dakota Dunes team since 2001. He currently serves on the education committee for the Nebraska PGA and is a National staff member for Taylormade golf.

G LF HOW TO HELP KIDS GET INTO

GOLF IS A CHALLENGING GAME ...

BUT IT’S ONE THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY ATHLETES OF ALL AGES!

(MS) -- Golf is a game of skill that can take years, if not decades, to master. Many golfers find their time on the golf course both rewarding and relaxing, even on those days when the fairways seem impossible to find.

Though many players never swing a golf club until they reach adulthood, it’s never too early to hit the links. Some of the world’s most accomplished golfers began playing as toddlers, and many feel that getting an early start can lead to a more successful game down the road.

Getting kids into golf is a great way for parents to bond with their children while enjoying the great

outdoors. Golf can also be used to teach kids humility, sportsmanship and the importance of hard work.

Thanks to the often frustrating nature of golf, parents may find it somewhat challenging to instill a love of the game in their youngsters.

But there are ways to introduce kids to this wonderful game that kids might just play for the rest of their lives.

FOCUS ON HAVING FUN

Few, if any, golfers at your local golf course on a given weekend could say with certainty that golf has never frustrated them. The challenge of golf may be its most

appealing characteristic to older players, but young kids can be easily overwhelmed by the challenges golf presents. By focusing on having fun instead of perfecting techniques, parents can get kids to look forward to their time on the links. The more fun kids have, the more likely they will embrace the game and its many challenges.

Don’t put pressure on youngsters as they develop their games, but encourage them through their struggles and reassure them that you faced the same obstacles when you started playing.

HIRE AN INSTRUCTOR WITH EXPERIENCE TEACHING CHILDREN

Instructors with experience teaching children will understand the basics of the game and how learning those basics provides a great foundation for future enjoyment and success on the course.

Instructors who have taught kids in the past also know that teaching youngsters the finer points of golf requires patience and encouragement. Ask a fellow parent or an employee at the club where you play to recommend an instructor

for your child. And take advantage of any kids’ courses your club offers.

PURCHASE THE CORRECT EQUIPMENT

Even the best golfers are bound to struggle when using the wrong equipment. While it might be unwise to invest in especially expensive equipment for youngsters likely to grow out of it in a few months’ time, deals can be found on used kids’ equipment.

Used kids’ equipment is typically subjected to less wear and tear than used equipment for adults, as kids tend to play less often and fewer holes than adults when they do play. But make sure to find correctly sized equipment that kids feel comfortable using.

PLAY SOME HOLES

Instructors may teach kids the differences between the types of clubs and how to swing and putt.

But golf is most fun when players are out on the links going from hole to hole. Instruction is important, but don’t forget to play a few holes with your child each week as well.

Call the Golf Shop at (605) 232-3080 to make your tee time!

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August 15th, 2016 10:00am-2:00pm Non-members play for $65 with cart!

Check out our Out of Town SPECIAL membership!

ONLY AN HOUR AWAY! Call Eddie at 605-232-3000 for more details!

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NEW FAMILY TEES

AT SOUTHERN HILLS GOLF COURSE

New for 2016, Southern Hills Golf Course in Hot Springs, SD has introduced a new family set of tees to get more people interested and engaged with the game of golf. Color-coded as a purple tee-set, the family tees are set forward on the front 9 to reduce the length of the hole while also taking out of play obstacles such as canyons. The purpose of the shorter-length course is to help those new to the game of golf, at any age, experience the game in a welcoming way where certain frustrations are removed.

In addition to the new family tees Southern Hills Golf Course is also introducing new rates designed to encourage families to get a round in at a more affordable price. On Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday all season long golfers can play from 2 PM – dusk including cart for $25/adults, $5/ age 17 and under.

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HOW TO MAKE

FATHER’S DAY & EVERYDAY MORE ENJOYABLE FOR DAD

(MS) -- Dad gets to be king of his castle at least one day during the year. Come mid-June, children near and far scramble for ideas to treat their fathers to a special day and award him with gifts for being a role model, provider and confidante. Father’s Day activities should be centered around Dad’s interests. With that in mind, the following are some ideas to honor Dad or another special man in your life.

SPORTS SUNDAY: If Dad is a sports fan, his idea of spending a fun-filled afternoon very well may be cheering on his favorite players. Whether your father enjoys golf, tennis, baseball, soccer or another sport like hunting or fishing, chances are there is a television broadcast on that you can watch together. Otherwise, you can surprise Dad by purchasing tickets to

a sporting event and making a day of it at the ballpark.

ADVENTURE SEEKER: If yours is a father who enjoys living on the edge, an activity built around action and adventure should be a winner. Take Dad base jumping, rock climbing, scuba diving or race car driving. Any of these activities are bound to get Dad’s adrenaline pumping.

R&R: Dad’s idea of a perfect Father’s Day may be an afternoon free of obligations and deadlines. A relaxing day in the yard swimming laps in the pool or hitting a few grounders to your waiting baseball mitt may be all the exciement he needs. Toss a few steaks on the grill to give him a day with a perfect ending.

Don’t forget some dads like to be center of attention, so an impromptu party is a great idea.

2016 HOME SCHEDULE

JUNE 2016

Thursday 6/2: vs TB...........7:10pm Friday 6/3: vs TB................7:10pm Saturday 6/4: vs TB............3:10pm Sunday 6/5: vs TB..............1:10pm Tuesday 6/7: vs MIA...........7:10pm Wednesday 6/8: vs MIA......7:10pm Thursday 6/9: vs MIA..........7:10pm Friday 6/10: vs BOS...........7:10pm Saturday 6/11: vs BOS.......7:10pm Sunday 6/12: vs BOS.........1:10pm Thursday 6/16: vs NYY.......7:10pm Friday 6/17: vs NYY............7:10pm Saturday 6/18: vs NYY.......1:10pm Sunday 6/19: vs NYY.........1:10pm Tuesday 6/21: vs PHI.........7:10pm Wednesday 6/22: vs PHI....7:10pm Thursday 6/23: vs PHI......12:10pm

JULY 2016

Friday 7/1: vs TEX..............7:10pm Saturday 7/2: vs TEX..........1:10pm

Sunday 7/3: vs TEX............1:10pm Monday 7/4: vs OAK...........1:10pm Tuesday 7/5: vs OAK..........7:10pm Wednesday 7/6: vs OAK..12:10pm Friday 7/15: vs CLE............7:10pm Saturday 7/16: vs CLE........6:10pm Sunday 7/17: vs CLE..........1:10pm Tuesday 7/26: vs ATL.........7:10pm Wednesday 7/27: vs ATL...7:10pm Friday 7/29: vs CWS...........7:10pm Saturday 7/30: vs CWS......6:10pm Sunday 7/31: vs CWS........1:10pm

Tuesday 9/20: vs DET........7:10pm Wednesday 9/21: vs DET...7:10pm Thursday 9/22: vs DET.......7:10pm Friday 9/23: vs SEA............7:10pm Saturday 9/24: vs SEA.......6:10pm Sunday 9/25: vs SEA..........1:10pm minnesota.twins.mlb.com

AUGUST 2016

Monday 8/8: vs HOU..........7:10pm Tuesday 8/9: vs HOU.........7:10pm Wednesday 8/10: vs HOU..7:10pm Thursday 8/11: VS HOU...12:10pm Friday 8/12: vs KC..............7:10pm Saturday 8/13: vs KC..........6:10pm Sunday 8/14: vs KC............1:10pm Tuesday 8/23: vs DET........7:10pm Wednesday 8/24: vs DET...7:10pm Thursday 8/25: vs DET.....12:10pm

SEPTEMBER 2016

Thursday 9/1: vs CWS........7:10pm Friday 9/2: vs CWS.............7:10pm Saturday 9/3: vs CWS........6:10pm Sunday 9/4: vs CWS..........1:10pm Monday 9/5: vs KC.............1:10pm Tuesday 9/6: vs KC............7:10pm Wednesday 9/7: vs KC.......7:10pm Friday 9/9: vs CLE..............7:10pm Saturday 9/10: vs CLE........6:10pm Sunday 9/11: vs CLE..........1:10pm

Tuesday 7/5: vs KC............7:05pm Wednesday 7/6: vs KC.......7:05pm Thursday 7/7: vs WPG.......7:05pm Friday 7/8: vs WPG............7:05pm Saturday 7/9: vs WPG........6:05pm Sunday 7/10: vs WPG........4:05pm Tuesday 7/19: vs FM..........7:05pm Wednesday 7/20: vs FM.....7:05pm Thursday 7/21: vs FM.......12:05pm Monday 7/25: vs LAR.........7:05pm Tuesday 7/26: vs LAR........7:05pm Wednesday 7/27: vs LAR...7:05pm Thursday 7/28: vs SC.........7:05pm Friday 7/29: vs SC..............7:05pm

AUGUST 2016

2016 HOME SCHEDULE

JUNE 2016

Friday 6/3: vs FM................7:05pm Saturday 6/4: vs FM...........6:05pm Sunday 6/5: vs FM..............4:05pm Thursday 6/9: vs STP.........7:05pm Friday 6/10: vs STP............7:05pm Saturday 6/11: vs STP........6:05pm Sunday 6/12: vs STP..........4:05pm Tuesday 6/14: vs GAR.......7:05pm Wednesday 6/15: vs GAR..7:05pm Thursday 6/16: vs GAR....12:05pm Friday 6/24: vs LAR............7:05pm Saturday 6/25: vs LAR........6:05pm

JULY 2016

Monday 7/4: vs KC.............7:05pm

Wednesday 8/3: vs SC.......7:05pm Thursday 8/4: vs TX...........7:05pm Friday 8/5: vs TX................7:05pm Saturday 8/6: vs TX............6:05pm Sunday 8/7: vs TX..............4:05pm Monday 8/8: vs WPG..........7:05pm Tuesday 8/9: vs WPG.........7:05pm Wednesday 8/10: vs WPG.12:05pm Friday 8/19: vs LIN.............7:05pm Saturday 8/20: vs LIN.........6:05pm Sunday 8/21: vs LIN...........4:05pm Tuesday 8/23: vs SC..........7:05pm Wednesday 8/24: vs SC.....7:05pm Thursday 8/25: vs SC.........7:05pm Tuesday 8/30: vs GAR.......7:05pm Wednesday 8/31: vs GAR..7:05pm

SEPTEMBER 2016

Thursday 9/1: vs GAR........7:05pm sfcanaries.com

Welcoming You To The Ballpark

American Legion Baseball South Dakota Class ‘A’ State Tournament Sioux Falls, SD, Harmodon Park July 27-31

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(Family Features) Whether you’re a competitive sprinter chasing a new record or an everyday gym hound looking to get the most from your workout, seafood is among the best foods to support an athletic lifestyle. It not only delivers great-tasting nutrition, but also provides one-of-a-kind health benefits.

The combination of lean protein, anti-inflammatory omega-3s and muscle-building nutrients found in Alaska seafood are why it’s a staple for athletes like Ryan and Sara Hall.

“We like to incorporate Alaska seafood in our daily diet because it’s a really high-quality protein that helps to repair our muscles on a daily basis,” said Ryan Hall, a twotime Olympian and holder of the U.S. half-marathon record.

After a run, Sara Hall - a 3,000-meter steeplechase and marathon runner, U.S. national champion and World Team member - relies on seafood as a go-to for low-fat meals with protein and simple-to-digest carbs.

Sample these dishes straight from the Hall kitchen, and find more recipes and nutritional values for your favorite seafood at wildalaskaseafood.com.

FEED YOUR FITNESS CEDAR PLANK GRILLED SALMON WITH SWEET POTATOES

Serves: 4 • Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes • Cedar planks with enough surface area for salmon • 4 Alaska salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each), fresh, thawed or frozen • olive oil spray • 1 tablespoon fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) dill, thyme or rosemary • salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste • 4 large sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise into wedges • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin

Nutritional information per serving: 350 calories; 11 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 27% calories from fat; 91 mg cholesterol; 33 g protein; 33 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 277 mg sodium; 36 mg calcium; 1,700 mg omega-3 fatty acids.

Soak cedar planks for 1-2 hours (or overnight) submerged in water. Remove and pat dry.

Heat grill to medium heat (400O F). If frozen, rinse ice from salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Spray cedar planks and salmon with olive oil spray. Place salmon on planks; sprinkle with herb, salt and pepper. Place sweet potatoes in bowl; spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to coat. Place cedar planks and potato wedges on grill. Cover and cook about 3-4 minutes; turn wedges over and continue cooking until potatoes are soft and cooked. Keep warm. Cook salmon 12-15 minutes, until fish is opaque throughout.

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ALL ABOUT ...

UFC FIGHTING & TRAINING

By Stacey Kracht for Mantality Magazine

From an athletic point of view, Devin Clark started at a young age.

He started boxing at age 6 and wresting at age 7. He says starting young in competitive sports helped him athletically – both mentally and physically – get him to where he is today. “I learned the rights and wrongs, the self-discipline of sports,” he says. He went on to wrestle all though elementary and middle school in his hometown of Harrisburg. He then attended Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls and continued wrestling there, as well.

Devin was a busy student athlete – he also participated in baseball, football, and track during high school.

Devin also accredits his active lifestyle to growing up on a farm alongside his brother DJ who is a year older and his sister Tottiana who is two years younger. When

Devin was in sixth grade, the lives of his entire family changed forever. On the first day of summer, they were out hunting when DJ’s gun misfired. The bullet went into his head and he had to have brain surgery. He spent a month in ICU, and that was only the beginning of the recovery process. Devin remembers this as a turning point in his life when he had to learn to grow up and deal with things more quickly than before.

“Things got tougher after that,” Devin reminisces. “He wasn’t supposed to make it.” DJ’s lung had also collapsed in the accident. His – and the whole family’s – was a long road to recovery, with several more brain surgeries. DJ, who Devin says was “probably ten times the athlete that I am,” wasn’t able to play sports after that. “He’d probably be playing NFL football if he [hadn’t gotten] hurt.” The experience was very hard on DJ mentally

as well as physically. He had loved being an athlete.

“That put a little pressure on me, and I also felt bad about it because I was able,” Devin says. He used his brother’s accident as a motivator. “It helped me a lot competing – I stepped it up because he couldn’t.” A lot of his athletic performance was done for DJ – in his honor. That driven mentality just became natural for Devin after a while.

In Devin’s junior year of high school he was state runner-up in wrestling. That was his first big loss, and he decided he didn’t ever want to lose like that again.

He used that as his driving force and worked even harder the following year. The extra effort paid off: he won in South Dakota State Wrestling as a senior. “From there I wasn’t academically as focused as I should’ve been; I took that for granted.” He ended up going to

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Rochester Junior Technical College in Rochester, Minnesota. He continued wrestling there and won Junior College Nationals his freshman year.

His sophomore year he again lost his focus. He ended up not finishing school. He also never moved on to a Division 1 school to wrestle as he had planned. “That changed things for me. After that, I moved back to Sioux Falls to try to decide what I was going to do.” That was in 2011. He started working full-time for BHI Construction, but he knew he needed to do a sport, as well.

His dad’s friend Sunny ran a small mixed martial arts team called Team Naksu in the back of Tryon Gym on East 10th Street. Devin tried it out and decided he really liked it. He had only been training for three months when he had his first fight. His wrestling background made it somewhat familiar and helped him out a lot in the cage.

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many corner men try As far as his support “BEING ABLE TO COMPETE atofight, make sure their guy is system goes, Devin admits IN THIS SPORT AND BE calm so when he goes into that his parents weren’t sure the cage, he doesn’t make what to think of his MMA parSUCCESSFUL AT IT, any drastic decisions. “My ticipation at first. His mom dad is kind of the opposite. was concerned for his safeHe grew up playing footty, and his dad David was ~ DEVIN CLARK ball for one of the best high unsure because he knew school coaches in the counhow hard it would become it 100% full heart when competsuccessful at it. “He [had] taught us ing.” Another motivator comes from try, and they were hard on him. So from a young age [that] if you’re go- when he was 16 years old. His two that’s his mindset – a ‘go get ‘em’ ing to do something, do it right. He best friends since the time he had attitude. It works for us – it really stressed that greatly.” Devin says moved to Harrisburg died in a car clicks for us – so we’re going to even after the first few fights, David accident at the same time. As a keep that going.” They may have was still not completely convinced. sophomore in high school, he didn’t an unique father/son dynamic, but Then during his fourth or fifth fight, really know how to handle it at the it is still a great relationship.

Devin kicked his competitor in the time. “It was a hard thing, and it As far as his mom is conhead and knocked him out cold. just proves that life’s too short. You cerned, Devin says he would do “That’s when [my dad] knew that never know when life is going to anything for her. “She’s got a soft I could be pretty good at it – that end, so you have to take advan- spot for me,” he says, with a playI had a little bit of a gift at it.” Af- tage of any opportunities you can ful smirk on his face. “Just seeing ter that, David became one of his get. If you have a gift at something, the joy on their faces when I win or son’s coaches, and still is today. am successful, like getting signed you have to pursue it.”

At first, he fought as an ama- Because of these things, he to the UFC, makes all the driving teur and the team traveled around says, “Being able to compete in this us around the country for sports locally. About two years ago, MMA sport and be successful at it, I can’t when we were young worth it.”

Devin says paying them back for became sanctioned in the state of look away from that – I can’t stop.”

South Dakota. Resurrection Fight- When asked if there was one fight all they’ve sacrificed for their chiling Alliance (RFA) brought the first that really stands out for him, Devin dren feels so good. sanctioned fight to the state, with responds, “Each fight has its own When he’s not training or fightDevin participating in their inaugu- story, but when I head-kicked a ing, Devin still works construction. ral fighting promotion and winning guy and knocked him unconscious, Currently he works for Deffenthe title. Now, he’ll be traveling all that was the first time I ever had baugh Homes, which is owned around the world to compete. “In done something like that to a per- by Dudley Deffenbaugh, where South Dakota, [MMA] has come a son. At first I was really happy, like he’s been a carpenter for a little long way since I’ve even started ‘Oh wow I just knocked him out – over a year. Before that, he was at fighting,” he explains. “I’m thankful yeah!’” After thirty seconds, then Omni Restoration, owned by Barry to have been part of all of it. RFA a minute, when his opponent was Kohlbeck, and BHI Construction, coming to town was a huge deal – it still not getting up, the reality set in which is owned by Joe Bernhardt. helped a lot of guys out.” That first for Devin. “I really could’ve hurt this His past and current employers fight was broadcast at a national guy or worse. If you don’t train right have all been sponsors throughlevel, giving the fighters a chance and take it seriously, you’re going out the fights. “Every company I’ve to experience what it feels like to to end up lying there.” He says that worked at has respected what I’ve be on TV and get some nationwide fighting is a very serious sport, and been trying to do. After that first recognition. “We got a chance to if you don’t [respect that], you’re year of fighting, I realized I wanted experience what the big lights-type going to get hurt. The intensity of to make a career of this, and they promotion feels like.” that fight taught him a big lesson. realized that too. [They] were more

Devin explains that RFA is the “When I’m watching fights, I can’t than supportive of me fighting. only promotion smaller than the believe I do that… It’s nerve-wrack- That’s definitely helped a lot over UFC that uses the same size oc- ing, especially if you’re watching the years.” tagon as the UFC, making it a very and you know someone who’s out As far as his free time goes, good experience for anyone who there fighting. It’s like a panic.”

Devin says he doesn’t have much. wants to be in the UFC. He credits Devin has nothing but positive The little he does have is spent RFA with pushing things forward things to say about the support of with his two-year old daughter for this type of sport in South Dako- his family. Since his brother’s ac- Eden and his fiancée Megan. “We ta. cident, they’ve been a very close. have a 1970 pea green El Camino, Devin has a few experiences “My dad calls me every day. He’s and my daughter loves that car. that have really taught him valu- one of my corner men; he’s very in- She calls it ‘The Mean-o.’ We’ll go able life lessons and still serve as volved with my fighting.” It’s a con- cruise around in that and it makes driving forces for him to this day. nection just the two of them have, her day.” He also loves to hunt and His brother’s injury was one of his and Devin is thankful for that. That fish, but with his busy schedule he most memorable learning expe- doesn’t mean, however, that his hasn’t done either in over a year. riences. It taught him not to take dad doesn’t push him. “People Megan and Devin met at Lincoln things for granted. “My brother was don’t understand when they see us High School and have been toa superstar athletically and would in the locker room and he’s talking gether ever since. She moved to have been far beyond me as an to me the way he talks to me – it Rochester with him and has been athlete. For that to be cut short for might [seem] a little aggressive [to with him throughout his UFC jourhim hurt me a lot. Since then, I give others.]” Devin explains that before ney.

I CAN’T STOP”

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Devin says if he did have a week or so of free time to take a vacation, he would take a long road trip across the U.S. in an RV or sports car. One memorable trip that he has been on was a training trip. He drove from Sioux Falls to Arizona, then to Las Vegas and California. “Seeing the country is one of the coolest things I’ve done,” he says. “You can fly wherever, but you don’t get to see those in-between states that way.”

Megan “supported me throughout all my adventures, starting in high school when I wanted to wrestle Division 1.” They are still happily together nine years, a daughter, three dogs and two cats later!

His influences today are his family. “When I have a weak moment, my fiancée reminds me why I’m doing this and that I can do it.” She has always been there for him, supporting him at very fight, even though she didn’t initially love the idea. Devin spends 2-3 hours a day training, which is time away

from his fiancée and daughter, and he wasn’t getting paid for it until recently. Even so, she has always been his #1 fan. He is very thankful she’s supportive of it. Believing in his dream and listening when he tells her that it’s all going to pay off means so much to him. He’s wanted to be in the UFC since he started fighting, and now they’ve made it. He says that now he wants to win a title belt. “With every accomplishment comes a new goal.” Now that he’s reached a new level, new goals come with that.

His daughter is also a huge motivation. She encourages him “not only to be successful to give her a good future.” But because after every fight, you want to be able to go home, walk through that door, be there. Because you never know what’s going to happen in this sport. She motivates him to train hard and to be safe.

His dad is the biggest influence on his mental state as a competitor in this sport. David grew up

in a rough area of East St. Louis, Illinois, and the mentality he had to have just to walk to school in the morning has made him mentally focused. “He brought that mentality to me – how to take care of myself, how to protect myself mentally and physically. He’s been a very big influence.”

Devin fights about once every three or four months. Fighting takes so much out of you that it takes a few weeks to recover, even if you win. “It’s a huge adrenaline dump – I’m still recovering from the last one.” He says three to four fights in one year is a good year.

“Last year I fought three times.”

He trains at Next Edge Academy downtown now with Bruce Hoyer, a world champion jujitsu competitor. He also trains at Forged Strength with Matt Dolan. “They’ve helped me step up my game and really be a professional. Matt does all my strength and conditioning and Bruce helps will all my skill work.”

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Q&A WITH JAMES CARTER

FROM NITRO CIRCUS WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OR MOVIE? I would say my favorite TV show right now is “Making A Murder” on Netflix. Normally I’m not a big fan of watching TV unless its supercross.

BANDS YOU LOVE TO LISTEN TO? I listen to everything from 80’s to Hip Hop, but I would say I play country the most: Eric Church, Justin Moore, G Eazy.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT RIDING? When I am not riding I try to ride BMX as much as possible, or ride my Harley or work on my ‘57 Chevy. Also, when I am not riding normally it means I’m traveling somewhere for shows!

HOW DID YOU GET INTO ACTION SPORTS? I got into action sports when I was a little kid. I have always ridden BMX bikes and I always wanted a motorcycle. It was my dream since I was little to become a professional motocross rider. After seeing it on TV and in magazines to now be riding with a lot of guys I have looked up to since day one – it’s awesome!

DO YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL? IF SO, WHO AND WHY? I have a lot of role models. It’s hard to say exactly who the most but I’m a big fan of staying positive no matter what life hands you. So, really anyone who is living life to the fullest, staying positive and just having a great time. I would say everyone on Nitro Circus is living life to the fullest going for it and having a awesome time!!

PROUDEST MOMENT ON TOUR? I have to say when riding with my friends and having a good time!

WHICH TRICK HAS BEEN THE TOUGHEST TO DIAL, AND HOW DID YOU MASTER IT? Toughest trick for me has always been a seat grab flip. It’s one of those tricks you have to fully commit to. I’m still working on it - I work on it every time I ride.

WHAT WAS YOUR WORST INJURY? HOW DID YOU WORK YOUR WAY BACK? In 2012 at Red Bull X Fighters with a broken femur, fractured ankle.

Then three months later during my first show back I broke my tip and fib on the same leg. So, I had to have surgery again and now have a rod from my hip to knee and knee to ankle.

WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU WEREN’T IN ACTION SPORTS? If I wasn’t riding freestyle motocross I’m not really to sure what I would be doing. I don’t think I would ever stop chasing the dream until I got where I wanted to be. I’m sure I would still be working in the industry somewhere!

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For more information: CarterFMX.com / Instagram: @CarterFMX FaceBook: @CarterFMX. Credit: Interview article & photos courtesy of Nitro Circus.

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BIOGRAPHY:

Midwesterner James Carter grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota dreaming of becoming one of the professional motocross athletes he saw on television and in magazines.

He began riding BMX bikes at just ten years old then soon transitioned to motocross. At eighteen, he found himself touring as a freestyle motocross (FMX) rider on the International Freestyle Motocross Association (IFMA) circuit.

James’ favorite part of touring is getting to spend time riding with his friends and entertaining a crowd night after night. One of the most challenging tricks he’s dialing in is a seat grab flip, where the rider lets go of the handlebars and then clutches the seat to increase extension.

James considers it one of the toughest moves in his repertoire, “It’s one of those tricks you have to fully commit to it,” he explains, “ I’m still working on it but I’m getting closer every time I ride.”

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, but sometimes that isn’t enough. In 2012, James was invited to compete in the prestigious X Fighters tournament. During practice, however, he wrecked badly and sustained a broken femur and

fractured ankle. Then, only three months after that injury, James was set to perform near his hometown in front of his friends and family. But, his first jump went awry and he crashed again, breaking his tibula and fibula on the same leg. As a result, James now has two metal rods in one leg: one running from his hip to his knee and another one from his knee to his ankle. With the strong support of his friends and family, though, James was able to stay focused and get comfortable riding again.

When James isn’t riding motocross, he can be found cruising on his Harley or working on his ’57 Chevy. Although James doesn’t slow down long enough to watch much television, he was recently captivated by the critically-acclaimed about Netflix documentary series, “Making a Murder.”

James is excited to be back touring with Nitro Circus Live during this summer’s North America tour, particularly with a stop in his hometown, Rapid City. Plus he can’t wait to perform in front of his friends all around the country.

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HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS GREAT RACE 19TH ANNUAL RIBFEST JUNE 2-5, 2016

The 19th Annual RibFest will be held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Come for four great days for music and food (Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.).

SMG Sioux Falls has produced the annual kick-off to summer each year, which is sponsored by Campbell’s, the Sioux Empire Fair Association and Pepper Entertainment.

For more information, call (605) 367-7288 or visit http://dennysanfordpremiercenter.com/events-tickets/ribfest

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WHEEL JAM JUNE 3-5, 2016

Three bigs days. Three big shows. Thousands of wheels. Held in Huron at the State Fairgrounds, Wheel Jam consists of three major shows: a car show, a motorcycle show and a semi show. Other events include live entertainment, dynamic engine brake competition, semi light show, car and motorcycle show n’ shine, audio sound competition, burn out pit, poker run, stock car races, mobile dyno service and more. Hours are 8 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is free. For more information, call (605) 353-7354 or visit http://www.wheeljam.com

JUNE 3-4, 2016

7TH ANNUAL BERESFORD’S WHEELS N’ SQUEALS

The Original SD State BBQ Championships is a Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned event.

Teams gather in Huron from the greater Midwest area and Canada to compete for a chance to take home some of the $13,000 in cash prizes and a chance to qualify for the National Competition. The F.A.T. Friday Chili Challenge and Backyard BBQ Competition are all part of the fun. The public can participate in the People’s Choice category in the chili and BBQ competitions. The event is part of Wheel Jam weekend.

Admission is free. For more information, call (605) 353-7340 or visit http://www.sdbbqchampionships.com

This year’s event is featuring a BBQ Contest, Car Show, Burn Out Contest, Rib, Food, and Craft Vendors, Kids Activites, and Live Music.

Make sure to plan ahead and free up the second weekend of June to come on over to Beresford, SD and enjoy Ribs, Music, Cars, and a ton of Fun. We are bringing back the Great Plains Tractor Pull on Friday Night. Saturday Night we have Beresford’s own Abbie Bak-Zajicek.

Abbie’s band MVP smash is coming to Beresford for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Mark your calendars for this great event.

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ANNUAL ANGELS WITH A DREAM JUNE 12, 2016

Mark your calendar for the Annual Angels With A Dream Event on Sunday at Great Bear Recreation Park Near Sioux Falls. The event will again include a car show, food, wine tasting, a silent auction with sports memorabilia, hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, and raffles.

Music by the Allen Goodroad Band.

Free admission. All proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish South Dakota. For more information, call (605) 941-1920 or (605) 376-6485 or visit www.southdakota.wish.org

The Great Race is the country’s oldest, longest-running and richest vintage automobile event.

The event is free to the public and has a Spirit of Americana theme which draws thousands of spectators. The 2016 event marks the Lincoln Highway theme that starts in the San Francisco area on Saturday, June 18, and ends in Illinois on Sunday, June 26. On Friday, June 24, the tour will overnight in Sioux Falls, with the race competitors gathering on Phillips Avenue between 6-10 p.m.

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Enjoy all of our great events, fun for all ages. Don’t miss the kids’ tractor pull, carnival, vendor booths, live music, food, parade, crafts, firework display and much more. Held at the City Park in Tea, SD. For more information, call (605) 498-5191.

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JUNE 25, 2016

Join in a fun-filled community day in Cherry Rock Park and along the Sioux Falls Bike Trail. This oneday festival celebrates family, community and a healthy, active lifestyle. The FABRAD road ride starts at 9 a.m., the Tour Sioux Falls trail ride starts at 10 a.m. (and ends at 2 p.m.), and the festival grounds at Cherry Rock Park open at 11 a.m. with food trucks, inflatables, carnival games and a Strider course. At 12 noon, the bike rodeo begins with safety checks and a helmet giveaway.

Admission: $10 per rider or $15 the day of the event for the ride. For more information, call (605) 6109322 or visit https://www.facebook. com/toursiouxfalls

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HOT HARLEY NIGHTS JULY 7-10, 2016

Hot Harley Nights will celebrate its 21st anniversary in 2016.

This annual Sioux Falls event continues to grow every year and to provide more and more funds to Make-A-Wish South Dakota. Throw in all the great music, motorcycles, events, prizes and Wish kids, and we guarantee you will Ride, Rock, and Make Wishes Come True like never before.

For more information, call (605) 334-2721 or visit http://www. hotharleynights.com

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JUNE 24-25, 2016

The 605 Summer Classic Beer & Music Festival is an outdoor music event that was created to give quality music from many different genres a stage to play on. We strive to find relevant musicians and bring them together for two nights of fun in downtown Sioux Falls. In its 7th year, the festival now incorporates The All South Dakota Beer Tasting into the event. The gates open and music starts at 6 p.m. The sound permit curfew is 11:30 p.m., both nights. The after party will be at Wiley’s Tavern.

Admission: Tickets will be available online, at select locations in Sioux Falls, or at the entrance gate (if not sold out). For more information, visit http://605summerclassic.com

Aberdeen Aquatic Center

JUNE 25, 2016

Please join us for the largest free to the public automotive event in the Midwest, featuring Gary Lewis & The Playboys! Live Rock ‘n’ Roll music & special guest appearances. You will also find an abundance of specialty automotive vendors, memorabilia, mouth watering foods and beverages to make it a summer event to really enjoy. Remember with pleasure the days gone by while strolling through the decades of vehicles showcased in Brandon, South Dakota.

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JAZZFEST JULY 14-16, 2016

The annual Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Festival, JazzFest, has been a summer favorite for Sioux Falls and the region for 25 years.

It is a three-day outdoor musical event, featuring two stages and free admission. Come and enjoy the music, sun, food and people-watching. Headliners have included some of the premier musical acts in the country: Gov’t Mule, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Gary Clark Jr., Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, Boz Scaggs, Grace Potter and more. Join us at Yankton Trails Park.

For more information, call (605) 335-6101 or visit http://www. siouxfallsjazzfest.com

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Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live -- will return to the U.S. this year as part of a 2016 North American tour.

The most explosive event in extreme sports, come and witness all of the death-defying stunts and mind-blowing tricks at Sioux Falls Stadium on Friday, July 22, 2016.

Held at the Sioux Falls Canaries Stadium, 1001 South West Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104.

For more information, visit http://nitrocircus.com

77TH ANNUAL SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AUGUST 5-14, 2016

Ten fun-filled days of entertainment & exhibits with many fun contests and activities planned. Held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, 100 N. Lyons Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD. Admission: Adults 13 years and older: $7; Children 6-12 years old: $2; Children 5 and under: Free.

FREE fair admission for veterans or military personnel with valid ID. For more information, call (605) 3677178 or visit www.siouxempirefair. com

OUTDOOR UNIVERSITY AUGUST 6, 2016

Join The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls for the 6th annual Outdoor University. We will have all kinds of outdoor skills for your family to try, including canoeing, kayaking, shooting, archery, fishing, rock climbing and more. Also meet conservation officers, biologists and other Department of Game, Fish and Parks employees who serve people and manage wildlife in South Dakota. There will be lots of games for the smaller kids, food vendors, places to rest - stay all day. The hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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SIZZLIN SUMMER NIGHT CAR & BIKE SHOW AUGUST 20, 2016 The region’s largest car and motorcycle show! Any car is welcome. No registration fee-no pre-registration. The event features over 300 cars and bikes along with food and other vendors. The evening culminates in a parade of entries. A fun event for the whole family.

For more information, call (605) 226-3441 or visit http://aberdeendowntown.org

HEARTLAND COUNTRY CORN MAZE AUGUST 12 - OCT. 23, 2016

A great family, group or business activity. Navigate through this

11-acre corn maze in the design of a turkey. With a maze map and questions, find checkpoints containing answers. Find the hidden checkpoint for a free treat. Bring flashlights for after dark fun. Concessions and restrooms are available. We are open August 12-October 23 and our hours are Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 12-9 p.m.; and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. Labor Day hours are 12-5 p.m. Find us southeast of Harrisburg (south of Sioux Falls).

Admission: $7 for ages 11 and older, $5 for ages 5-10, and ages 4 and under are free. (Cash or check only, please.) For more information, visit http://www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com

WING & BREW FESTIVAL AUGUST 20, 2016 Enjoy a full day of fun at the Wing and Brew Festival with inflatables, a volleyball tournament and much more. The annual festival celebrates the best of summer, sampling craft brews and a dynamite wing eating contest. It’s a mix of outdoor activities, food and fun.

A car show is also on display for the dreamers and vintage car enthusiasts. Come for the day at the

Swiftel Center in Brookings to enjoy beer, wings and music - just a few of the things you need to enjoy the summer.

For more information, call (605) 692-7539 or visit http://www. swiftelcenter.com

RIBS, RODS & ROCK N’ ROLL

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR SEPTEMBER 1-5, 2016

Come to Huron for the South Dakota State Fair! Stay at the largest campground in South Dakota.

Over five days, enjoy six stages of free entertainment and excellent grounds entertainment. Take in a grandstand show. Experience South Dakota’s largest carnival midway. See the state 4-H exhibits and championships. Fun for the whole family!

Admission: Daily gate admission is $6 for adults and $4 for youth (ages 6-15). Family and weekly passes are also available. For more information, call (605) 353-7340 or visit http://www.sdstatefair.com

SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2016

Vermillion’s Ribs, Rods & Rock n’ Roll knows how to host a barbeque. Enjoy two full days of world class BBQ ribs at South Dakota’s 12th Annual State Barbecue Cookoff, featuring national BBQ giants.

Mouth-watering ribs, cold drinks, live music, street dance, classic cars and vendors line the streets and draw thousands of visitors to historic downtown Vermillion each year. Come for the ribs, the Classic Car Show & Shine and two great days of music on Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10.

For more information, please call (605) 624-2021 or visit http:// www.sdbbq.us

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Palisades State Park

One of the most beautiful, unique and serene state parks in South Dakota. Located 2 miles south of Garretson. Colorful red quartzite pinnacles and formations with 50 foot vertical cliffs line Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park. Modern camping facilities & camping cabins are available. Reservations 1-800-710-2267 or www.campsd.com

Devil’s Gulch

Stand on the footbridge spanning the chasm of Devil’s Gulch and imagine the pounding of horses’ hooves, echoing gun shots and shouts of a posse as they pursue outlaw Jesse James. Hike the scenic trails to Devil’s Falls and the Devil’s Stairway. Free entrance May - October.

Split Rock Park

Enjoy quartzite rock formations along Split Rock River and interesting architecture of the Works Progress Administration of the 1930’s, featuring a dam with waterfall, bathhouse, bridges and rock wall with flower garden. Primitive camping - 11 electrical pads, canoeing, fishing, hiking and picnicking.Camping Reservations call 605-594-2225.

Jesse James Days • June 17th & 18th, 2016 Home of Jesse James Pontoon Rides • 605-594-2225 and Tucker’s Walk Vineyard & Winery with New Tasting Room • 605-594-6284

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The LifeLight Festival is the largest and most well-known aspect of the LifeLight ministry and is faithfully offered at no cost to the public. Beginning on a church lawn for one night in 1998, it has since become one of the nation’s largest music festivals. Held annually over Labor Day weekend near Sioux Falls, the festival attracts hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country and world to experience dozens of bands on five stages.

Admission is free, but donations are welcome. VIP and other ticket packages are available and can be purchased via the LifeLight website. For more information, call (603) 338-2847 or visit http://www. lifelight.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

The annual Sidewalk Arts Festival in downtown Sioux Falls is a free, outdoor event with more than 200 vendor booths featuring the region’s best fine art, folk art and craft artisans. Enjoy activities for kids, live entertainment, food vendors and more. This festival is a fundraiser for the Visual Arts Center of the Washington Pavilion and is the region’s largest one-day arts festival. Join us 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, September 10.

Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.sidewalkartsfestival.com

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GRILLS, GRILLS, GRILLS HOW DO I CHOOSE?

(MS) -- Choosing your grill should start with thinking about how you want to cook for family and friends. Having been in the business almost 30 years and cooked thousands of meals, the grilling family at Broil King recommends that you ask yourself the following questions before you venture to your local grill store.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GRILLED FOOD? If hamburgers, hotdogs and the occasional steak are as far as you get, there is a wide range of basic gas and charcoal grills to choose from. However, an HPBA survey shows that 68 percent of grillers see themselves as “better than average or extremely proficient at grilling.” So if you don’t want to be running in and out of the kitchen when you could have everything you need happening at the grill, consider a grill with more than 2 burners, precise heat control and a side and rotisserie burner.

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE YOU GRILLING FOR? The cooking surface on grills can range from 250 to 1,000 square inches.

Grilling for between four and eight people and occasional crowds of 12, you should have 500 square inches or more. If you’re preparing a feast on a regular basis, look for a grill that is equipped with two separate cooking surfaces (typically a larger cookbox at 725 square inches and smaller at 275 square inches). In addition to cooking surface, look for the depth of cookbox allowing you to put a turkey or large roast on the grill.

WHAT ARE THE BURNERS LIKE? Check out the burners and understand what they are made of, and how are they shaped.

Dual Tube style burners, and ‘H’or ‘8’-shaped burners, offer the most even heat distribution and excellent performance. Is there something covering the burners to protect them and dissipate the heat? (Typically called the heat medium.) A well-designed grill will have a stainless or porcelain-coated steel “Wave-shaped” vaporizer completely covering the burners. The vaporization of food drippings creates that authentic barbecue flavor you’re looking for, so this is an important feature.

WHAT ARE THE COOKING GRIDS MADE OF? Look for cast iron or stainless steel. These cooking grids should be heavy enough to retain heat, create steakhouse style sear marks and vaporize food drippings right at the grids, adding to the barbecue flavor of what you are cooking.

WHERE IS THE GRILL MADE? Make sure you can readily access customer service and parts support for your grill. The North American manufacturers offer this support direct from Canadian and U.S.-based factories.

Answers to other questions can be found at www.broilkingbbq.com. Is it available in propane or natural gas? How much storage and preparation space is available? Are there covers to fit?

What accessories are available to enhance the grilling experience even more?

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ABOUT DAKOTA SOD: In 1993 we started a modest company installing sod and underground irrigation. Four years later we bought a piece of land by Hurley, South Dakota to have our own sod farm. Now 23 years later we have over 300 acres of thick plush green sod. Over the course of this time we have become an industry leader in the Midwest. We have been involved in large commercial and state projects as well as residential jobs. We have an experienced and qualified staff that together gives us over 50 years of experience.

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

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HYDROSEEDING Our goal is to give our customers the highest quality products and excellent customer service at an affordable price. As we move towards the future we continue to strive to meet our customer’s needs by bringing in the latest products along with a personal relationship.

SOD INSTALLATION Sod establishes itself quickly. In a couple of weeks it’s ready for full use. It creates the perfect surface for lawn games and family outdoor living. With today’s various blends of hardy grasses, sod is chosen for parks, golf courses, athletic fields, as well as residential homes and businesses.

Sod can be installed anytime during the year when the ground is soft enough to be tilled. People today have busy lifestyles and want convenience and quality. Sodded lawns are the perfect option for today’s fast paced lifestyle.

This sod is test plotted to withstand the extreme conditions of the upper plains. All species of our handpicked blend are ranked in the top 25 of Blue Grass species. This blend will “green up” faster in the spring and will stay green longer in the fall. It is disease resistant, weed free and high traffic tolerant. All of our sod is 12-18 months old and cut fresh daily when it is installed. The reason we do this is to give our customers the best possible product available in today’s market. What this means to our customers is, they get a product with a healthy root system which establishes itself very quickly with the proper care.

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IRRIGATION & INSTALLATION The Key to Proper irrigation starts with your sprinkler system and a concept called irrigation efficiency. Irrigation efficiency is the measure of how evenly your sprinkler system distributes water. A highly efficient system will distribute water evenly to all turf areas. A properly installed sprinkler system will provide a lush green lawn free from brown or patch spots. An underground sprinker system uses less water than a “do it yourself hose system”. What this translates to for the homeowner is water conservation and smaller water bills. These are very important issues in today’s environment.

With an underground sprinkler system you can come home and spend your precious time with your family instead of dragging hoses around.

HYDROSEEDING

Hydroseeding is the process of combining seed, mulch, fertilizer, and healthy soil amendments with water to mix in a HydroSeeder tank to form a thick slurry. This slurry is applied with pressure to the surface for seed germination and turf development. Hydroseeding is the fastest and most cost effective and highest quality method of seeding a lawn. Grass should start to grow within 7 days, and the new lawn established within 4 weeks.

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Lawns need to be fertilized to maintain color, density and vigor.

The healthier and more vigorous a lawn is, the better it can withstand stress from heat, drought, traffic and pets as well as competing against weeds, diseases and insects. Excess fertilizing can produce a dark green lawn, but is likely not the healthiest. Fertilizing in moderation to maintain moderate growth and good density is most effective for lawns.

The amount of fertilizer applied annually to a lawn depends on a number of factors. Fertilization programs may need to be adjusted to apply slightly more or less nutrients annually depending on the following factors.

DESIRES:

A dark green and dense lawn will require more fertilizer than a lighter colored lawn. However, applying more fertilizer annually also requires more mowing, irrigation and pest control.

WEATHER:

A rainy summer will stimulate growth and will usually necessitate more annual fertilizer than a dry summer. The same holds true for irrigated versus an unirrigated lawn.

SOIL TYPE:

Turf grown on a sandy or a heavy clay soil will need more fertilizer than turf grown on a silt loam soil.

Soils with inherent high fertility will require less fertilizer than inherently infertile soils. Soil type and pH will have a large effect on phosphorus and potassium needs. Sandy soils will need more frequent applications at lower rates to minimize potential for leaching.

AGE AND QUALITY OF EXISTING LAWN:

A new lawn will need more fertilizer for the first few years to enhance density. Improving a neglected or thin lawn may also require more annual fertilizer for the first few years. Annual nitrogen can likely be reduced with no consequences on a lawn fertilized for many years.

CLIPPINGS:

Clippings should always be returned to the lawn. Removing clippings for composting or mulch removes about 1.0 lb N/1000 sq. ft/yr.

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OUTDOOR KITCHENS

ADD FUN & FUNCTION

(Family Features) If your backyard beckons when temperatures climb, an outdoor kitchen may be the perfect answer for your next construction or remodeling project. Outdoor kitchens bring color, style and design to your backyard landscape while adding a fully functional living space to your home.

Whether you tend to enjoy your backyard with close family or frequently host a larger group, creating a work zone close to the action lets you keep tabs on all the fun. By bringing the same luxuries and conveniences of interior kitchens outdoors, you can stay in the middle of it all while serving up meals that keep the party going well into the evening.

The options are nearly endless when it comes to designing your ideal outdoor kitchen. Consider these key areas as you begin planning your project: Location comes first. A well-designed outdoor kitchen flows from the home and creates a natural transition to the rest of the landscape. As you contemplate the location and orientation, think about how the kitchen will be incorporated into your existing outdoor living space. Let the land guide your design.

Seamless style. The aesthetic style of your outdoor kitchen is another vital ingredient to help ensure the design complements your home’s exterior architecture and landscaping. Create a unique, oneof-a-kind look with door styles and powder coat colors and realistic wood grain finishes, such as those offered by Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens and Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, to capture the exact look you desire.

Layout logistics. A grill is an obvious element of virtually every outdoor kitchen, but there are still plenty of decisions to make, such as the best placement of your grilling appliances. Don’t forget to factor in wind, which may force smoke into your house or dining areas, 36 SIOUX EMPIRE MANTALITY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2016 EDITION

or create the need to incorporate a ventilation hood. Also keep your cooking style in mind, which may help you determine how to lay out other features, such as the work space and other cooking and cooling appliances, so they are in easy reach.

Menu options. Think about the types of foods and beverages you’ll want to serve outdoors. For example, a backyard bar may warrant an extra sink, larger refrigerator, ice maker, wine cooler and/ or beer dispenser. For interactive kitchen fun, you may opt for a pizza oven that is both attractive and deliciously entertaining.

Know the code. Remember that the purpose of an outdoor kitchen is to provide function, which you can only achieve with proper plumbing, gas and electric. Do your research to determine any local building code requirements and be sure to check with your home owners association or any other group that may govern a remodeling project on your property.

To get your project started on the right track, enlist the help of a design professional. Find inspiration and more tips for creating your ideal outdoor kitchen at danver. com and brownjordanoutdoorkitchens.com.

MOVE INTO THE OUTDOORS WITH

WOOD FURNITURE (MS) — It’s time to think about the “lazy days of summer” and create a comfortable, attractive outdoor living area that reflects your family’s lifestyle. Consider décor featuring wood furniture that you build yourself, using advice and products from Woodcraft. Or, if you already have wood furniture, let Woodcraft help you give it a new look — maybe distressed or antiqued or a brand-new color.

• Chappell Universal Stainless Steel Square combines a center rule and a bench square.

• eTape16 Digital Tape Measure features a readout in 1⁄16” and 1mm increments and easy conversion to feet, inches and fractions.

• The new Festool TXS Compact Drill Driver Set is lightweight but powerful and can reach into tight spots easily.

• The lightweight, compact Grex GC1850 Cordless 2”, 18-gauge Brad Nailer features an all-metal robust construction with the power to sink 2” 18-gauge brad nails into 2” red oak.

• Combo Adjustable Adirondack Chair Hardware works for the complementary Adirondack Plan Value Pack that includes three furniture plans.

• HIGHPOINT XT Square Drive Woodworking Screws, Flathead, 100-piece packs offer almost twice the torque values of other screws.

• Glider Bracket Hardware fits

most gliders and can be used to replace old worn or broken brackets typically used in outdoor gliders.

• Glider Rocker Bearing Kit includes low-speed steel bearings with a smooth bore that will fit a standard 3⁄8” bolt. Bearings will retrofit to most any glider rockers for easy repair.

FINISHING

Selecting a finish offers the opportunity to customize furniture for your family’s tastes and lifestyle.

Color and special effects options are the “tools” for this creative endeavor.

• For removing finish when refinishing furniture, Blue Bear Paint and Urethane Stripper (Soy Gel) is a good choice because it has no known health hazards, is virtually odorless and works well.

• General Finishes Milk Paint is for use indoors or outdoors, and the 28 premixed colors can be mixed, lightened, glazed, layered, antiqued, or distressed.

Woodcraft’s Project Plans include the Outdoor Table and Benches shown here and featured in a recent issue of Woodcraft Magazine.

FURNITURE OPTIONS Woodcraft offers nearly three dozen building plans for the popular Adirondack chair in several individual styles, as well as a rocker, loveseat, folding, twin adjustable, chaise lounge, child size, and footstools. Adirondack chair templates are also available. Other outdoor seating plans include Tudor style chairs, folding sling chairs and porch and folding patio rockers.

Picnic table-bench combo plans include the traditional shape and an octagonal version, while bench plans feature seats with and without backs/arms in various styles such as Tudor, Lutyens, English, and arched. Traditional porch swing plans come in several styles, some with frames for yard use.

Glider plans are also available.

Other plans include a tree seat, garden trellises, a footbridge, birdhouses, and a camp kitchen.

TOOLS & PRODUCTS TO BUILD (OR REPAIR) Once you have selected a rot-resistant wood, such as cypress, cedar, locust or white oak,

the 7.0 amp variable-speed Bosch Barrel Grip Jigsaw with a tool-less blade-change system will make cutting chores easy. Keep a work surface handy with the 30” x 24” lightweight, portable QuikBENCH equipped with a vise, a 15-amp, three-outlet power strip and four bench dogs. Add more benches for a larger surface.

To join the furniture pieces, Kreg Jig HD Starter Kit will do the job using pocket-hole joinery. The Kreg Jig® HD is made to work with 11⁄2” and thicker material to build outdoor furniture, fences, trellises, and more. Kreg Jig® HD Screws are #14 hardened-steel screws with a Protec-Kote™ finish that has three anti-corrosion layers.

Other tools, supplies and hardware that come in handy for furniture projects include: • Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue for interior and exterior use is waterproof (not for use under water), cleans up with water, has an eight-minute open assembly time, and offers an application temperature as low as 47°F.

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GRILL’N RECIPES FROM THE FAMILY FARM TO YOUR BACKYARD (Family Features) Firing up the grill is an American tradition.

The farm families who produce the food so many people enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an appreciation for how food gets from the farm to the table.

Farmers like Amanda Folkens, from Iowa, Danell Kalcevic, from Colorado, and Nicole Small, from Kansas, have joined with more than 70 other farmer volunteers across the country in the CommonGround program as a way to talk with home cooks about how food is grown and raised.

“On our farm, animal care is top priority, as it is for thousands of other family farms in the U.S.” said Amanda. “By keeping our animals indoors, we make sure they are protected from predators, disease and bad weather.”

To learn more about family farms and facts about your food, visit www.FindOurCommonGround.com.

Here are some of Amanda, Danell and Nicole’s favorite grilling recipes.

GRILLED HAWAIIAN HAM SANDWICH

By Amanda Folkens Serves: 1

• 1 tbsp. brown sugar

• 1/2 tbsp. seasoning pepper

• 1 to 2 1/4-inch thick ham

slices (about the same

thickness as the bread)

• Cooking spray

• Pineapple slices

(can be fresh or canned)

• 2 slices sourdough bread

Preheat grill for high heat.

Mix brown sugar with pepper to create a rub mixture.

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Using your hands, massage the rub onto both sides of the slices of ham. Ham slices should be completely covered (front and back) with brown sugar mix.

Place ham slices on sheet of lightly greased foil, then place onto grill.

On separate sheet of greased foil, lay pineapple slices out, uncovered.

Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until brown caramelization appears around edges of ham and pineapple.

Remove ham and pineapple from heat and assemble onto toasted sourdough bread.

BEEF RACK OF RIBS

By Danell Kalcevic

Serves: 4 to 6

• Salt (to taste)

• 1 tbsp. black pepper (to taste)

• 1 tbsp. seasoned garlic salt (to taste)

• Cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1 to 2 racks of beef ribs (# of racks based on # of people)

• 1 tbsp. yellow mustard

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• One bottle of favorite barbeque sauce

The night before serving, prepare rub for beef ribs (salt, pepper, seasoned garlic salt and optional cayenne pepper). Sprinkle both sides of ribs and then rub vigorously. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, place on medium temperature grill and spread yellow mustard and brown sugar on each side of the ribs. Grill for 5 to 8 minutes until each side is slightly browned and caramelized.

Remove ribs from grill and slice with sharp knife. Place individual ribs in a crock pot on low. Add one bottle of your favorite barbeque sauce. Let simmer 6 to 8 hours.

COUNTRY BBQ POTATOES

By Nicole Small

Serves: 4 to 6

• 2 pounds small red potatoes

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 3 teaspoons seasoned salt

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preheat oven to 450 F.

Coat 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick spray.

Cut potatoes into small to medium-sized pieces and put in pan.

Melt butter and honey, and then drizzle over potatoes. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Toss well to coat.

Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Stir potatoes at least once.

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THE TIME HAS COME FOR GRILLMASTERS TO

GEAR UP GRILLED TRI TIP WITH BLACK OLIVE AIOLI Serves 4 to 6

• 1 tri tip steak, 2 1⁄2 pounds • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper • 1⁄4 cup finely chopped pitted oil-cured black olives • 1 cup aioli (see below) • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt • Cayenne pepper

Place the steak in a small, nonreactive baking dish. Combine the olive oil, rosemary and black pepper in a small bowl and stir well. Rub the mixture evenly over the tri tip. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24. hours.

Remove the tri tip from the refrigerator 1 1⁄2 hours before cooking.

Prepare and light a charcoal grill for direct cooking.

Add the olives to the aioli and season with cayenne.

When the grill is at its hottest (when the coals are red and glowing and it’s too hot to hold your hand over the grill for more than a couple of seconds), remove the tri tip from the marinade, wipe off any excess marinade, and season on both sides with sea salt. Place the steak on the cooking grate directly over the coals, cover the grill, and cook, turning once, for about 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 130O F for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Cut the tri tip into thin slices across the grain and arrange on a platter.

Serve with aioli.

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HOW TO GRILL THE

PERFECT BURGER

(MS) -- Could any food be as simplistic and delicious at the same time as a patty of beef on top of a crusty bun, served with lettuce, tomato and your choice of condiments? Burgers are the go-to item for barbecues, campouts, fast-food meals, and late night trips to the diner.

A juicy burger can satisfy so many cravings in one sitting.

If ever there was a recipe to master, it would be grilling the perfect burger. Though barbecued burgers may seem easy to make, all too often burgers are botched by a few mistakes. But don’t worry, burger mastery is within reach if you follow these simple tips.

• Begin with fresh meat. Freshly ground meat will produce the best flavor. If you are unsure when the packaged ground beef was made, ask the butcher or someone in the meat department of the supermarket to grind you up a fresh batch. Otherwise, use a food processor or an attachment on a stand mixer to grind the meat yourself.

• Fat has flavor. If you’re going to indulge in a burger, make sure it has a fair amount of fat content. Fat helps keep the burgers moist and juicy. Make sure the fat content is about 18 to 20 percent of the mix.

This helps to guarantee flavorful burgers.

• Keep the meat cold. Chilled burger patties will firm up and hold their shape better during cooking. Leave the pre-made patties in the refrigerator until the last minute. Keep patties on ice if you will be cooking burgers in batches.

• Don’t overhandle the meat. Compressing the meat and handling it too much can lead to dry, dense burgers. Avoid tough meat by handling it as little as possible. Keep your hands wet while shaping the patties so they’ll come together easily.

• Oil up the grill. A clean, well-oiled grill prevents burgers from sticking during cooking.

• Make sure the grill is super-hot. The goal is to cook burgers over high heat and fast. This is achieved with a very hot grill. It may only take three to five minutes per side to cook the burgers, depending on the thickness of the patty.

• Flip only once. Wait until the burgers have been grilling for a few minutes and release easily from the grill grate. Flip them over and allow them to cook a few minutes more. This helps keep the juices inside the meat and prevents your burgers from turning into burnt hockey pucks.

• Resist the urge to squash the burgers. Pushing down on the burgers with the spatula will only force the juices out. If you want dry burgers, press them down. If you want nice, juicy burgers, step away from the spatula.

• Allow the burgers to rest. Take the burgers off the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes so that all of their juice redistributes through the patty. Toast your hamburger buns and then serve the burgers with your favorite toppings.

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HOTTEST GRILLING TRENDS

(MS) -- Americans love their gas grills, but some feel that grilling over gas loses some of the flavor associated with charcoal and smoke. Well worry no more. There are numerous grilling planks and wood chips available (GrillPro, for example, has a full line of flavors) that, when combined with the cooking power of a Broil King gas grill, allow backyard chefs to taste the smoky flavor of wood while cooking with the convenience of gas. Tender, smoky ribs, roasts and seafood can be achieved with ease.

SMOKING WITH WOOD CHIPS: When you smoke a cut of meat, give it plenty of time and smoke so it can absorb the flavor.

Start by soaking the wood chips in water for at least half an hour and then drain them. Use a stainless steel or cast iron smoker box placed under the cooking grids so the chips will smolder and smoke.

There are several different types of GrillPro wood chips available. Hickory is used most traditionally in the southern barbecue belt, and gives a strong hearty flavor to meats. Try hickory with beef or pork. Mesquite is a great choice for beef, lamb, or even turkey. Fruit Wood is great for lamb, poultry and fish. Whatever type of wood chips you choose you’re sure to get unparalleled taste.

PLANKING IS A GREAT WAY TO IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS: Cooking meat or seafood on a wooden plank is sure to get great results and wow your dinner guests!

The process is just as simple as smoking. Just soak the plank in water, juice, or beer for an hour and pat it dry. Place the seasoned meat on the plank and then onto a medium-low temperature grill. Cook it to its desired doneness, and serve. It’s that simple. GrillPro offers cedar, maple and alder grilling planks. Cedar is ideal for salmon, but don’t be afraid to try other meats on it. Pork goes great on a maple plank and lamb is ideal for alder.

Experiment with these ideas and you will soon discover that smoking can be good for you ... your food that is!

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(Family Features) Athletic styling continues to increase its influence on casual clothing - often referred to as “athleisure” apparel - with innovative fabric treatments associated with high-performance activewear making their way into basic apparel; even underwear.

Temperature-control and wicking technology that draws moisture away from skin, initially

developed to keep athletes dryer and more comfortable while training and competing, can now be found in items we wear every day, including T-shirts, underwear and socks.

“Comfort is the biggest factor when choosing basic clothing, so it’s little surprise the technology that makes high-performance sportswear so appealing to ath-

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3. TO THE KNEES PLEASE! Your Shorts should hang 1 inch above and certainly not not below your knees. Shorts look best here, no matter what style they are.

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HIGH TECH CLOTHING HELPS OVERCOME HIGH STRESS letes is being well received in casual, everyday apparel,” said Jay Turner, president of underwear, panties and socks at HanesBrands, which has introduced X-Temp, a dynamic temperature control and cooling technology, to its product lineup. “There is no such thing as too much comfort in underwear.”

After all, the gym is hardly the only place where temperatures rise and perspiration follows.

Sometimes life sets the thermostat to “really uncomfortable,” especially with normal workday pressures. From interviewing for a new job, making a big presentation or dealing with a demanding

boss, there are countless scenarios in the workplace that call for keeping your cool.

FIT MEETS FUNCTION Athletic apparel was once only worn for specific athletic activities, but now demand has inspired manufacturers to deliver the same style and comfort in more affordable, everyday apparel. One of the key components of comfort is temperature regulation, and a high-tech Swiss company, HeiQ, developed the Adaptive technology that actually responds to body temperature changes by turning moisture wicking on or off, much like the skin does naturally.

COMFORT THAT FITS When you’re comfortable, you’re better prepared to handle whatever life throws your way. Stay cool when things get sticky with these tips from the experts at Hanes: z Find clothes that let you feel confident. From the style to the fit, if you’re not comfortable, it will show. Look for attire that lets you downplay any sign you’re not on top of your game, such as moisture-wicking garments that keep stickiness and sweat at bay. z Take control of your temperature by wearing layers. If things heat up, you can

discard a layer to quickly adjust your personal comfort. z Buy the right size. Clothing that doesn’t fit properly tends to cling, making you more prone to sweat and discomfort. z To look good, you need to feel good.

Avoid rough, scratchy materials that will irritate your skin and opt instead for soft cotton blends.

You want more evaporation to keep you feeling cooler when the body is warmer and less evaporation when you are chilled.

Top brands are now incorporating this technology into their collections. For example, Champion PowerTrain T-shirts, hoodies and training pants (look for “Vapor” on the label) are made from virtually weightless fast-drying fabric that wicks moisture for sweat-free comfort, no matter what else you’re wearing and what you’re doing.

UNDERNEATH IT ALL

When things heat up, keeping your cool depends on that first layer of fabric against your skin. That’s why it’s important to choose undergarments designed to respond to your body temperature. By incorporating the same cooling technology used in active apparel, Hanes has introduced X-Temp undershirts, socks and men’s and women’s underwear that wick moisture away from consumers when warm. Soon you will even be able to find bras that incorporate the technology.

“Technology continues to migrate from athletic wear to underwear as part of the athleisure trend,” Turner said. “For consumers, comfort is 24-7 and knows no boundaries.”

To learn more about comfortable, casual clothing with the technology to meet your lifestyle needs, visit hanes.com.

HOW IT WORKS

Fabrics that adapt to the body’s temperature to speed or slow down cooling for all-day comfort may seem a little sci-fi. Actually, it’s what happens when technology meets textile to pair the high-performance qualities desired in athletic wear with the unmatched comfort of soft cotton.

Swiss company HeiQ developed a hydro functional polymer that makes fabric dynamic, enabling it to respond to body temperature and deliver both wicking and evaporation benefits. This technology turns moisture into vapor to move it away from the body, which is wicking, and it also expands the fabric’s absorbency area, so more evaporation can take place.

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TIPS

LOOK STYLISH WITH

NECKTIE BASICS

FROM A TOP TV COSTUME DESIGNER (StatePoint) Whether you’re at work or on the town, you want your clothes to look their best.

However, limited time and money can pose challenges to building and maintaining a great wardrobe.

Dan Lawson, costume designer for “The Good Wife” on CBS, offers the following tips to look put-together wherever you go, no matter what your budget is.

• Remember that well-fitted clothes can make or break an outfit. Set aside some money for alterations to get the proper fit and look your best in any particular garment.

• Be willing to invest money in “workhorse pieces,” those items you can wear for a long time that will be instrumental to each look.

For men, a well-fitted suit, a good dress shirt, shoes and a nice bag or briefcase.

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• Set aside a portion of your wardrobe budget on trendy items that may not last forever, but will make your outfits pop while the items are in style. When mixed and matched with your longer-lasting garments, you can create a new and fresh wardrobe.

• Once you’ve taken the time to pull together all these items and have created a wardrobe that you love and just can’t live without, it’s important to extend the life of these clothes. You can affordably prevent fading, shrinking and stretching with an at-home dry cleaning product.

Lawson uses Dryel on-set to refresh clothing quickly. It’s an at-home kit that comes with special cloths, similar to dryer sheets, with special cleansers infused in them that steam clean your clothes in your dryer. The kit includes a protection bag and a spot cleaning booster spray, and requires only 15 minutes in the dryer or 30 minutes for a deeper clean -- and is a great time- and money-saving alternative to taking clothing to the dry cleaners,

Men’s formal attire would not be the same without the necktie. Men have been donning ties for generations, and during that time several different styles of knots have come into and fell out of fashion.

The first step in wearing a tie is finding one that fits. Individuals who feel their ties come out just a tad too short once the knot has been tied may have to move from a standard 59-inch tie to an extra-long tie, which is a few inches longer. When buying ties, men should add their height in inches to their neck size in inches. If the sum of those measurements exceeds

91 inches, a longer tie figures to be a better fit.

Ties come in many colors and patterns. A tie should complement the ensemble. Choose a tie that features the same hues as the suit and the shirt you intend to wear. Complementary colors include those that are opposite on the color wheel. Therefore, blue and orange goes well together, as does purple and yellow. A brightly colored tie can add some flair and personality to an ensemble.

Once a tie is selected, choose a knot that will fit your personality and the style of dress.

Practice is usually needed to perfect these knots. It is understandable that after a knot is created you may just want to loosen the neck on the tie to remove it and leave the knot in place until the tie is used again.

But this can shorten the life of the tie. It is essential to properly remove the tie each and every time. This means reversing the steps you did to tie the necktie to prolong its life. Once the tie is off, roll the tie around your hand to create a tube-like shape. Then store the tie in a drawer this way. Any wrinkles will ease out eventually. This method of storage is also a good way of packing ties for travel, as it prevents wrinkling and damage while in transit.

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Here are the options:

FOUR IN HAND KNOT:

This is one of the more common knots. It creates a narrow, slightly asymmetrical tie knot. It looks best on men with shorter necks but can be worn by anyone.

PRATT KNOT: The Pratt knot, sometimes referred to as the Shelby knot, is fairly wide. It fits well with wider neckties made from medium fabrics.

WINDSOR KNOT: This is a variation on the Windsor knot, which creates a knot that is a little more narrow.

It is effective with any dress shirt and can be used with somewhat wider neckties.

BOWTIE KNOT:

Most men rely on the bowtie knot for formal, elegant occasions. It is usually reserved for black-tie affairs worn in conjunction with a tuxedo.

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WORST FIRST DATES

By Stacey Kracht for Mantality Magazine

Ok, let’s hope it isn’t that bad out there. And I know for a fact there’s no recipe for a perfect date. So much depends on the two of you as individuals, how long you’ve known each other, and your personalities, interests, and willingness to go outside your comfort level. With that in mind, there are a few recipes for disaster dates, especially when it comes to first dates. Don’t get me wrong, some of these not-so-great dates are things that are perfectly acceptable – even encouraged – once you’ve put in a little time and can call yourselves an official couple. But first things first: you need to get her to stick around long enough to reach that point. Here are a few first date scenarios to avoid if you hope to reach “significant other” status:

1. THE PHONE:

This one is (hopefully) obvious, and it’s also a two-way street. Any date where one or both parties finds themselves glued to their phone probably wasn’t going that super well to begin with. And if it was, ignoring your date to constantly check your phone is sure to kill it.

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2. THE GAME:

This one piggybacks on the first one. If you want to get to know a girl, don’t take her to a sports bar during the game. She’ll end up eating alone. A date night out to watch the game is something that can definitely come later in a relationship, once you know each other well enough to have a fun and comfortable time without much conversation.

3. THE FANCY RESTAURANT: Fancy restaurants are great in theory, but first dates shouldn’t be about showing her how much money you can spend on her. The place you take her on a first or second date should make her comfortable, rather than intimidated. It should be a place you both feel relaxed enough to open up and get to know each other. She should also feel like she can order what she wants without worrying if it will send you into Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

4. THE DINNER & A MOVIE:

I know, dinner and a movie is a solid classic. I’m not discounting that fact. But a movie is a solid 1.5-3 hours of sitting next to each other without talking. At this point, you don’t know each other well enough for that to feel natural. Unless you’re in high school and don’t feel comfortable carrying on a conversation for more than 15 minutes, save this date idea for later in the game.

5. THE EX DATE:

We all have our favorite restaurants, and probably even have a few favorite first date spots. There’s nothing wrong with a familiar setting to start a new romance. However, if at any time you dated a someone long enough for the two of you to consider a certain place yours – as in “Let’s grab dinner at our spot” – consider choosing a different place for a first date with a new girl. She will pick up on it if you keep saying things like “we usually order this” and “our usual waitress must not be working tonight.”

When you start speaking in vague plurals without identifying the other person, chances are you’re avoiding mentioning an ex. And even if you aren’t, she will instantly suspect that you are.

6. THE DRUNK: As a general rule, anytime you’re too drunk to function and your date ends up babysitting you probably isn’t going to lead to a second date. Meeting for a few drinks can be a great way for both of you to loosen up a little, but know your limits. You might find yourself drinking more just to have something to do with your hands, or to fend off awkward silences. Keep the nervous drinking in check though, or chances are you’ll be headed for a disaster. And although having a little too much to drink seems like a harmless faux pas to you, your date may just read more into it (do women ever overthink things?!). She might get the impression you felt you had to be inebriated in order to put up with her for a few hours.

7. THE NETFLIX AND CHILL:

Once you’ve put in some time, and you’re a real couple, there’s nothing better than a relaxed night in. Cuddling up on the couch with a good show or movie on Netflix is an awesome way to spend a Thursday night. But it’s not a great starting point, and it’s definitely not a date. “Netflix and Chill” sends a bit of an “I’d really like to hang out and see where this goes without actually spending any money on you” vibe.

Plus, since you tend to try harder when you’re initially trying to attract and impress someone, she will have zero hope that you’ll be able to come up with fun and adventurous date ideas in the future. On the bright side, it’s hard to disappoint someone once they’ve established such low expectations!

8. THE DOUBLE DATE:

This one is only acceptable if it is with mutual friends, maybe the couple who introduced you to your date. Otherwise you’ll end up on a date with three people who know each other and have a history of inside jokes and stories, plus one very alienated fourth wheel. First dates are a chance for you and your date to get to know each other, not a chance for you and your best friend and his significant other to remember how well you already know each other. Plus, there’s very little one on one time for sneaking that first kiss if you’re toting two other people along.

9. THE NON-DATE:

I have a good friend who, by our second year of college (and her second or third serious boyfriend), could honestly say she had never been on a date. She’d “hung out” a lot, had several dinners with big groups of friends, even been to a few movies with her man. But no one had ever planned an evening for the two of them. I understand that there’s not one overall definition of what constitutes a date, but generally it implies that some thought was put into it beforehand. Perhaps more importantly, my friend never felt like she’d been on a date. It doesn’t need to be intricate or extravagant, just something to make a woman feel like you put in a little time and effort, and she will feel like she’s on a real date.

10. THE SURPRISE DATE:

Surprises can be oh-so-romantic. And yet, the start of any new relationship already holds so many surprises in and of itself. Now is not the time to throw in more curveballs. Women spend copious amounts of time picking out the perfect outfit, jewelry, hairstyle, and overall look for a date, especially a first date. Do her a favor and let her know what type of situation she’s dressing for, so that at least if she ends up at a baseball game in 6-inch stilettos and an evening gown, we know it’s by her own choice.

So much of what makes a first date work is just being comfortable and having a good time. You know yourself, and what you enjoy. Plan a relaxed first date to learn more about what she likes. You’ll quickly find out how compatible the two of you are, and start moving into second-date territory (and beyond!).

DATING AFTER 50

Sweaty palms, heart palpitations and nervousness are common first date symptoms. Many people can remember the feelings of excitement and fear they felt the first time they went out on a date as a teenager. But those who find themselves back in the dating pool as mature adults quickly learn that dating jitters still may be present even after all this time.

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau finds that those over the age of 50 are now divorcing at double the rate of younger people. Loss of a spouse is another reason the over 50 crowd may once again be dabbling in dating.

Recent reports say that 40 percent of online daters today are over the age of 50. Successfully navigating the waters of matchmaking sites or old-fashioned meet-and-greets means reacquainting oneself with a few handy tips.

DON’T OPEN UP WITH

YOUR EXTENDED HISTORY.

Older daters have more life experiences and potentially a greater number of past relationships. Recognize that you both may bring former spouses and even children to the table, but don’t feel the need to delve into all of your adventures (or misadventures) on the first date.

Early dates are not for setting the entire course of your relationship.

They’re for getting acquainted and seeing if this is a relationship you want to continue. Getting too personal right off the bat can sabotage a relationship before it starts.

TAKE IT SLOW. There’s no need to rush anything along. Biological clocks or perceived societal notions no longer may be causing pressing relationship deadlines. Take the first date and any other subsequent dates at a pace that’s mutually agreed upon. It may take several months to years before all of your truths come out, but for now focus on having fun until you’re both ready to share more.

LOOK FOR THE POSITIVES.

Before you decide a person is not for you, make a note of all of his or her positive attributes. What do you like most about him or her? Ini-

tial negativity or doubts may stem from your fear of rejection. Be open to others who may not fit your type.

DON’T GET DISCOURAGED.

The person you first meet may not be the right fit. Don’t let this turn you off of dating. The right person may be the next one around the corner.

MEET IN PUBLIC PLACES.

Many dates begin with online conversations with the intention to meet for a physical date later on.

Always keep safety in mind when setting a rendezvous with someone you don’t know well. Choose a public meeting spot, such as a busy restaurant. Ask a friend to check in on you via phone call. Consider a double-date if you’re wary. Take your own car and meet at the date location rather than being picked up at home.

WAIT FOR INTIMACY.

It may take a while before you feel comfortable getting intimate with someone new. This person should respect your feelings and not pressure you into a physical relationship until you are both ready.

Also, give the other person time to grow comfortable with intimacy.

Dating after 50 means taking chances, going slow and exploring new relationship possibilities that make you feel comfortable.

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DISTRACTED DRIVING: A REAL THREAT

(MS) -- Dating back to the days of the first automobiles, drivers have always taken on a degree of risk when getting behind the wheel and hitting the open road. While technology has done much to mitigate that risk, it’s also contributed to the growing number of distractions drivers face on the road.

Distracted driving is a significant threat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2012 more than 3,300 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. Just a year earlier, 17 percent of crashes in which someone was injured involved distracted driving.

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Those figures are even more disturbing when one considers the problem of underreporting with regard to distracted driving. The National Safety Council notes that underreporting of mobile phone use leading to car crashes makes the issue of distracted driving appear less substantial than it likely is. Perhaps because they fear potential citations or even possible incarceration, many drivers involved in crashes do not admit to using mobile phones while driving.

But a 2011 CDC study found that distracted driving is a genuine threat. In the study, survey participants were asked how often they

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had read or sent a text message or email while driving in the previous 30 days. Nearly one-third of study participants in the United States admitted that they had, and those figures were similar in Portugal and Belgium. In addition, 69 percent of U.S. drivers between the ages of 18 and 64 reported that they had talked on their mobile phones while driving in the past 30 days.

Combatting distracted driving is not easy. As the use of mobile devices grows, many people are finding it increasingly difficult to put those devices down, even when they are behind the wheel of their automobiles.

But there are some steps drivers

can take to improve their awareness on the road.

One such step is to reduce reliance on hands-free devices.

Though it might seem as though hands-free devices are the ultimate weapon against distracted driving, the NSC reports that more than 30 studies have shown that such devices do not make drivers any safer. That’s because drivers remain distracted by the conservations they have while using hands-free devices. Reports from the NSC, Texas Transportation Institute and AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicate that drivers talking on handheld or hands-free devices can fail to see as much as 50 percent of their surroundings. When driving, stick to driving so you can focus all of your attention on the road, where it belongs.

Another step drivers can take to improve their awareness on the road is to educate themselves and their teenaged drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. A University of Utah study found that drivers using mobile phones had slower reaction times than drivers with a .08 blood alcohol content, which is the legal intoxication limit in many states. If more drivers realized that speaking on their mobile phones impairs their reaction time even more than driving drunk, then perhaps more people would put down their phones and continue their conversations once they reach their destinations.

Finally, drivers who recognize their habits can take steps to prevent those habits from putting them in harm’s way. If you are never too far away from your mobile phone and unable to resist the urge to read and/or answer a text message or email, turn your phone off and put it in the glove compartment before you hit the road. Doing so might just save your life and the lives of your passengers and fellow motorists.

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