Sioux Falls Woman Magazine - August/September 2016

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Thea Miller Ryan - 14 years

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Sarah Javers - 2 year

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SFW contents 12 Life: 6

Our Contributors

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Calendar of Events

16 Event

22nd Annual

Germanfest

Style:

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18 In Our Community

Little Free Libraries 20

Sugar & Spice

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Beauty Trends Mastering the ‘Cat Eye’

30 Fashion Trends

Retro-Classic Glamour 32

Where To Shop

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Auto Style Making the Grade

Foodies: 44 Foodies

Homemade Baby Food 46

Clean Eating Cleaning up Your Diet

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Recipes

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Home & Garden Now This is Living

60 D.I.Y.

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Health:

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64 Fitness

Girl Power

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Summer Allergies A Natural Path

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome What You Need to Know

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Health Diagnosis Allergies vs. Sinuses

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Cover Story Paige Baskerville Living Her Miracle

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Profile Sandra Cheskey

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Profile Presentation Sisters

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What’s New Filly Flair Boutique

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What’s New Stensland Creamery

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Maggie Sweets Photography

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calendar Aug. 20 Color Vibe 5k

Thru Aug. 31 REACH a Reader Bookstore (funds go towards one to one tutoring services provided By REACH Literacy) Great quality used books for $2 or less.

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Lower level of Canfield Interiors 101 N. Minn. Ave. Admission: Free (605) 332-2665 Aug. 5 - 14 77th Annual Sioux Empire Fair W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Admission: Adults $7, Children 12 & under $3 siouxempirefair.com Aug. 6 Outdoor University 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Outdoor Campus Admission: Free (605) 362-2777

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Aug. 10 2nd Annual Summer White Out event Ground Works Midwest – White attire encouraged 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Strawbale Winery – Renner, SD Admission: Free – donations accepted to sponsor part of a garden 605-275-9159 summerwhiteout.com Aug. 11 Presentation Sisters Day at Wild Water West 11 a.m. – 8 p.m Wild Water West Waterpark Admission: $12 (605) 360-2457

Aug 6 & 7 Hunting Expo 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Scheels Admission: Free (605) 334-7767

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Aug. 8 Orion Classic Golf Benefit for Childrens Home Society 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. golf event, 5 p.m. Evening for the Kids silent auction/Raffle/Dinner & Live Auction The Country Club of Sioux Falls Admission: $75, Table of 8 is $500 – advance registration only 605-965-3138 – Tom Roberts orionclassic.com

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Calendar of Events

Aug. 11 - 14 SEKC Agility Trial (Sioux Empire Kennel Club) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Avera Sports Dome Admission: Free (unless entering a dog) Aug. 12 & 13 Awakening Youth & Young Adult Conference 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday Church at the Gate 6820 W. 26th Street Admission: $35- $50 605-357-8136 Aug. 12 thru Oct. 23 Heartland Country Corn Maze 5 – 9 p.m.

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Downtown Riverfront Admission: Free dtsf.org

Aug. 13 Nature Play Club Water Sampling 9 - 11 a.m.

Great Plains Zoo Admission: Cost is Zoo Admission (605) 367-7003 greatzoo.org Aug 14 Back to School Ball by Simply Ever After Entertainment 2 – 4 p.m.

The Old Courthouse Museum Admission: $30 eventbrite.com Aug. 15 – 19 HorsePower Try-A-Ride 26659 Blue Sage Lane, Suite 100 Admission: $65 / 2 hr. session including a one-on-one time with a horse 605-660-0549 facebook.com/handiriders Horsepowersf.com Aug. 16 Breakfast + Learn: Innovation and Growth 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Zeal (formally SD Technology Business Center) 2329 N. Career Ave Admission: $15 (605) 376-5757 sdmanufacturing.com Aug. 16, Sept. 20 VAC Stroller Tour 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Visual Arts Center in the Washington Pavilion Admission: Free Aug. 16 Women Unite Event – Sioux Empire United Way 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ramkota Exhibit Hall Admission: $15 (605) 336-2095 seuw.org Aug. 16 Introduction to Handwriting – which way is right?

Noon – 1 p.m.

Lifescape Admission: Free – bring your own lunch or a brown bag

lunch is available for $5 Lifescapesd.org/events 605-444-9500 Aug. 18 2nd Annual Trail Ridge Senior Living Community Golf Fundraiser Noon registration & lunch, 1:00 p.m. start Prairie Green Golf Course Team of 4 - $500, Hole sponsor with registration of a Full Team $250 605-339-4847 trailridgegolf.com Aug. 20 Color Vibe 5k 9 – 11 a.m.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Admission: $26.99-$29.99 (435) 554-0134

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Aug. 27 10th Annual McCrossan Xtreme Event Challenge Rodeo McCrossan Boys Ranch Admission: $10 adults ($12 at gate), $5 kids 12 and under Tickets at Haegels Western Store or Tractor Supply Co. or online or call 605-339-1203 mccrossan.org

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Sherman Park - 12th & Kiwanis Admission: Free (605) 351-1889 sfmoc.org/carnival Aug. 28 16th Annual Jam Against Hunger 1 – 6 p.m.

Terrace Park Band Shell (4th & Euclid) Admission: Free Sept. 2 Free First Friday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Downtown Sioux Falls Admission: Free (605) 367-6000

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Sept. 10 Germanfest 1:00 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.

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The District Admission: Free (605) 336-2095 seuw.org Sept. 17 & 18, 24 &25 Fall Parade of Homes 1:00 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Sioux Empire Admission: Free (605) 361-8322 hbasiouxempire.com Sept. 24 5th Annual Kilts for Kids – Ronald McDonald House fundraiser 6 – 10 p.m.

Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Admission: $50 605-336-6369 kiltsforkids.kintera.org Sept. 24 Out Of The Darkness Walk

by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 10:00 a.m. - 1:59 p.m.

Terrace Park Admission: Free (605) 212-9342 afsp.donordrive.com Sept 24 Walk to Defeat ALS 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sertoma Park Admission: Free (605) 274-0230

Sept. 25 Susan G. Komen SD Race for the Cure 7 a.m. Survivor Celebration, 9 a.m. 5k run/walk, 9:15 a.m.

1 mile walk Falls Park Admission: $35 early registration, $40 race week 605-271-1751 Komensouthdakota.org/race Oct. 4 Developmental Milestones 101 Noon – 1 p.m.

Lifescape Admission: Free – bring your own lunch or a brown bag lunch is available for $5 Lifescapesd.org/events 605-444-9500 Oct. 5 National Disability Employment Awareness Month breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Avera Prairie Center Admission: $25 605-251-1760 sfbrn.org Oct. 16 27th Annual Quilt Auction Fundraiser for Lutherans Outdoors of SD 1 p.m. auction – quilt viewing, Sat. Oct. 15 and prior to auction Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 909 W. 33rd. St. Admission: Free 605-274-5326

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Germanfest Brats & Beer The Bavarian Way

By Margaret Pennock Photos courtesy of Sister Cities Association of Sioux Falls

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here’s not a whole lot better on a warm September afternoon than good music, delicious ethnic food and a cold beer. For Sioux Falls residents and visitors, Germanfest brings those three elements and more to Falls Park on September 10.

The 22nd annual celebration of German heritage, culture and traditions is organized and run by volunteers with the Sister Cities Association of Sioux Falls.

About 15,000 people attend Germanfest each year. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs so they can relax and enjoy the free event. The wiener dog races are one of the most popular activities of the day. In addition, the event will have a children’s area with inflatables, face painting and puppet shows.

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Germanfest

Sioux Falls has two sister cities: Potsdam, Germany, and Newry and Mourne, Northern Ireland. A sister city is a relationship merged between two cities in different countries to strengthen a globalized environment, diplomacy and international affairs through education.

“Sister Cities is a viable means of creating positive social change and urges countries around the world to share and understand their culture through such relationships. We are raising funds in order to create scholarships for students and support other cultural relationships, not just through Germany or Ireland,” shares Heidi Beck, Sister Cities Association of Sioux Falls executive assistant.

Sister Cities uses Germanfest proceeds from vendors and beverage sales to help fund the programs it has created.

Proceeds from entrants in the wiener dog races benefit Dakota Dachshund Rescue. For more information or to volunteer, contact them at email@sfsistercities.com or visit the Sister Cities’ online by visiting siouxfallsgermanfest.com.

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Little Free Libraries Share Your Love of Books With Neighbors Story and Photos by Thea Miller Ryan

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Wisconsin man didn’t know he was starting a worldwide trend when he built a small replica of a schoolhouse and put it in his front yard to honor his mother. He put some books in it and a sign on it that said: “Free books.”

His neighbors and friends loved it and asked him to build book boxes for their yards. Seven years after that first library went up, more than 36,000 Little Free Library book boxes dot all 50 states and more than 70 countries.

Founder Tony Bol of Hudson, Wis., said, “A Little Free Library in someone’s front yard is first met with curiosity. Then you learn someone is sharing books with no obligation, and then you enjoy the surprise of a book that strikes your fancy. The libraries are often playful, often colorful and always inviting.”

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Sioux Falls has many Little Free Libraries. There are 15 found on the map at www.littlefreelibraby.org and many others aren’t listed yet.

Amber Bruns of Sioux Falls put one in her front yard. “My oldest daughter, Tenlee, who is 6, reads so much we can’t keep up,” she said. “I wanted to continue to foster her love for reading. I had heard of the Little Free Library and showed her a picture of one and asked if she wanted to do one. She enthusiastically agreed.”

Tenlee and her dad, Chris, were the architects and interior designers, Amber said.

“All of us in the family contributed books from our own collections.”

Now people stop by regularly to exchange books. It’s not just locals, though. Because the nonprofit Little Free Library Ltd. lists library locations online, travelers from all over seek and find the small libraries when they visit.

Sioux Falls resident Denise Blomberg was visiting Door County in Wisconsin when she ran across her first Little Free Library. She was hooked. “I spent one evening driving to all of them in Door County,” she said. “It was almost like geocaching – it was just fun.”

She travels extensively for work and now she carries books in a tote bag in her car so she can share them with the little libraries that she finds. “I love the way that book lovers share their love (of books) with the community.”

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Mastering the ‘Cat Eye’ look

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he “Cat Eye” look is a fun, glamorous and – forgive the pun – eye-catching trend that has been in every woman’s beauty repertoire since the days of Cleopatra. I’ll admit, the flick of the wrist to get the perfect wing can be very hard, but with the right tools and some easy pointers, you soon will be applying the look like a pro.

1. Beauty Tools

Beauty tools can make or break this look. There are many liquid eyeliners with different brushes to apply the “wing.” There are some that have a loose or angled brush, as well as some liquid liners that are made to look like a pen to help create a sturdy, thin line.

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Looking down, draw a small, thin line in an upward direction.

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3. Create A Triangle

Create a triangle shape from the top of your flick back down to your lash where you started.

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This is where liquid liner can “make” your look. The thicker and darker the line is, the more dramatic the flick will be.

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RETRO-CLASSIC GLAMOUR

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Riddle’s Jewelry

Corner of 41st and Louise & at the Empire Mall 605-361-0911 or 605-275-9161 RiddlesJewelry.com Stunning beauty with brilliant fire, each Riddle’s Noventa Diamond is hand-cut by a master jeweler, encompassing 90 facets of shimmering light.

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Shopperts Piano Gallery

1020 E. 41st. Street 605-339-6023 • schoppertspianogallery.com “Kawai Digital Pianos” - The digital piano preferred by many teachers for its incredible, realistic touch and feel of an acoustic piano.

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Dakota Kitchen & Bath

4101 North Hainje Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-334-9727 • www.dakotakitchen.com

Luca’s Boutique

Custom Bathroom Vanity The vertical grain matching and stainless steel feet give this beautiful walnut vanity a clean, modern look.

Eighth and Railroad Center 401 E 8th St. Suite 122 605-212-2655 • fineitalianstyle.com Hand-made in Italy by commissioned artisans. One-of-a-kind fine Italian leather handbags, belts and accessories, as well as cashmere sweaters and scarves to choose from.

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Shop Nyberg’s Ace

41st & Minn / 12th & Kiwanis / 10th & Sycamore / 41st & Sertoma 605-336-6474 • NybergsAce.com

It’s harvest time! A complete canning department - from Waterbath and pressure canners to Ball brand jars and Mrs. Wages spices and mixes.

Stock up on all your canning equipment and supplies for this year’s bounty.

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The Bridges at 57th & Western 5015 S. Western Ave. Suite 170 605-334-MODE (6633) Shopmodestore.com/siouxfalls Get back to school in style for less with MODE! Always $40 Designer Denim.

Price: tank: $24.99, necklace: $14.99

Stackable diamond bands Available in rose, white or yellow gold.

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Stensland Family Farms Ice Cream + Country Store 3101 West 41st Street - 109 www.stenslandfamilyfarms.com

Our retail location will be opening soon and will offer homemade, hand-dipped ice cream and other specialty ice cream treats. Along with, local, farm fresh milk, butter, cheese and meat products.

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You’ve Been Framed

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5015 S. Western Ave. Suite 140 605-361-9229 • youve-beenframed.com S’well - keeps drinks cold for 24 hours, hot for 12! Use them for Weddings, Sports, School, or Tailgating. This is the perfect gift for a male or female!

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216 First Ave. Rock Rapids, IA 712-472-3822 facebook.com/homeologyrockrapids OR 248 Hwy 71 S. Arnolds Park, IA facebook.com/homeologyboji Add a touch of fall to your home with hand-crafted pottery candlesticks and fire-less candles.

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Mainstream Boutique Dawley Farms

716 S. Highline Place 605-290-3046 esiouxfalls.mainstreamboutique.com Urban Halo Headbands - Buttery soft signature fabric that is custom printed in the USA. Stays in place with No Headaches!

Price: $16

Flyboy Donuts

The Bridges at 57th and Western 605-321-5259 • Flyboydonuts.com Fresh made donuts for birthdays, special events, or any occasion!

Treat the children, your staff or co-workers and treat yourself!

Order ahead or online.

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Forget Me Not Gift Boutique

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5005 S. Western Ave. Suite 110 605-335-9878 Forgetmenotsf.com Armored Wallets – Be smart – be safe – be RFID protected!

These wallets will protect your credit cards, debit cards, ID’s and even hotel keys from RFID scanner identity theft.

Price: $12

Rainn Salon and Spa

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5019 S. Western Ave. Suite 160 605-521-5099 Fall in love in 7seconds!

Unite’s 7seconds line helps provide weightless moisture and shine for healthy, shiny, silky hair.

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Try It Again

2101 W. 41st. Street Suite 51 605-362-9000 From casual to career...we have your fall fashion favorites!

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Montgomery’s

1725 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls 605-332-4400 www.montgomerys.com

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2109 W. 49th. St. Suite 200 605-335-8776 For Tea’s Sake – Premium Loose Leaf Tea with supreme quality and many flavors to choose from, even several exclusive flavors.

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Cooling Mattress Protector - Revolutionary fiber is cool to the touch and provides unparalleled climate control, ensuring a dry and comfortable sleeping environment. The flexible cushioning layer dynamically responds to your motion and boosts air circulation to keep you cool while the waterproof invisible barrier repels liquids.

Price: $249 queen size

Bespoke

1327 Cleveland Ave. Larchwood, IA 712-477-2388 Bespokeminneapolis.com Contemporary Rosewood sideboard 72” long 18” deep 20” high Made with a Rosewood exterior, walnut interior, leather leg accents Custom sizes available

Prices vary Floral Bokay

219 N. Main St. Salem, SD 30 minutes west of Sioux Falls on I-90 Facebook.com/floralbokay Décor that will inspire you. Choose from our large selection or have a custom-designed arrangement made to enhance your home.

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Sioux Falls LightHouse

2320 S. Marion Rd. Ste. 140 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605-271-9386 • siouxfallslighthouse.com Delightful Driftwood Grey wood beads strung on a Weathered Iron frame create a rustic, yet modern feel on this orb silhouette.

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Scheels Home Decor 2101 W. 41st. St. 605-334-7767 Scheels.com

A timeless statement!

Enhancing life at home by bringing back gallery wall clocks to your home decor. Many sizes and styles to choose from.

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The Economy Shop 1308 Main St. Rock Valley, IA 712-476-5531

Follow us on facebook Be ready for back to school with brand name t-shirts, hoodies, jeans and more.

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The Diamond Room 3501 W. 57th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 362-0008

Stride Rite

2425 S. Shirley Ave. Suite 108 605-362-7728 Kickee Pants - Because children should feel un-restricted in their cloths, even when dressed up.

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Making the Grade Back-To-School Vehicle Options For Your Teen

By Jill Funke

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or most parents, the back-to-school season is synonymous with backpacks full of school supplies and the outlay of cash for new school clothes. For parents of teen drivers, the ante is upped when their children get a driver’s license. Among the top parental considerations for back-to-school vehicles are value, safety, and reliability, while students select models for their technology options and style.

Ford Escape For the studentathlete heading back to school, the 2017 Ford Escape offers both style and practicality at a price that’s parent-friendly.

An expansive cargo bay of 34.3 cubic feet, or 67.8 cubic feet with the rear seats down, will easily accommodate athletic gear. Loading that gear is easy with the available handsfree power liftgate, which is activated by a foot sensor. The compact crossover also provides generous leg and headroom for the driver and passengers on their way to those important practices.

Appealing to parents is the MyKey control system, which helps encourage responsible driving though restricted driving settings such as seat-belt requirements, audio volume control and top-speed restrictions.

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Ford Fiesta With its streamlined Sync 3 system, the 2016 Ford Fiesta offers young drivers the opportunity to control the infotainment system through a touchscreen interface that operates much like a smartphone. This subcompact sedan is a great student vehicle for a variety of reasons, including an EPAestimated combined fuel economy of 31 mpg, antilock brakes, traction and stability control, and remote keyless entry.

Entertainment options include a six-speaker sound system, CD player, USB port and an auxiliary audio jack. The standard Sync system in the Fiesta provides the biggest bang for the parental buck, offering Bluetooth connectivity, voice controls, and a 911-assist function.

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Fresh Donuts & Fresh Coffee!

Flyboy Donuts now offering our own fresh Roasted signature blends in whole bean or kcup packaging.

Also offering fundraising opportunities for both donuts and coffee. Visit us at flyboydonuts.com.

Custom blends also available contact us for details!

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Yum, Baby!

Mom turns garden goodies into homemade first foods

By Stacey Kracht • Photos by Nancy Tesdall

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organ Kontz started making homemade baby food when she was pregnant with her first child. The concept seemed simple to do and cheaper than purchasing baby food. She also liked the idea of using the same foods she and her husband were already eating.

At first, she bought books to learn more, which included recipes. She found following the recipes to be overwhelming. Now, she just uses the fruits and vegetables they are already planning to eat – along with a good blender.

During her pregnancy, she stocked up her supply of homemade baby food and stored it in the freezer. “If I was making carrots for supper, I’d make extra and throw them in the blender,” she says.

Water sometimes needs to be added to make the food the right texture, depending on the consistency of the fruit or vegetable. Start by blending only the vegetable or fruit. “If it’s a denser vegetable and doesn’t have as much moisture, then I add water,” Morgan says. The amount of water to add depends on how smooth you want it to be. When babies are just starting to eat food other than breast milk, it needs to be really smooth. As babies get older, food can be a little thicker.

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To store the food, she puts the puréed mixture into ice cube trays.

“I store the frozen cubes in a Ziploc bag so I can just reach in and grab one.” She organizes the freezer bags by flavor, with “like flavors” go in the same bag. “Sometimes I grab a combination of flavors and mix them together if I want something a little different.”

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Morgan also grows the produce that she makes into baby food. “A lot of what I use is canned or frozen goods from my garden,” she says. Deciding what foods to make was simple: “I walked through the baby food isle at the grocery store and looked at the different combinations of baby food.” With that in mind, she planted more of the vegetables that she could make into baby food. “I was already gardening and cooking those vegetables, so (making homemade baby food) is easy and cheap for me.” Sweet potatoes, corn, butternut squash, carrots, green beans, apples, and pears are just some of the flavors she makes.

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Cleaning Up Your Diet A Health-Conscious Approach To Whole-Food Cooking

By Darcie Bontje • Photos by Margaret Pennock

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t might come as a surprise to some people, but the buzzword “eating clean” doesn’t have anything to do with wiping your mouth with your napkin after scarfing down a basket of hot wings and fries.

“Most of our food is processed in some way, but the idea is to stay away from ultraprocessed, ready-to-eat foods,” Tiffany says.

“Clean eating encourages a diet incorporating more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fat and protein.”

Among today’s health-conscious consumers, eating clean focuses on consuming “whole foods” or foods that are minimally processed, says sports dietitian Tiffany Krogstad, RD, LD for Avera Sports Institute.

The concept is a lifestyle approach to food rather than a fad diet. “It doesn’t involve following a specific diet but (rather) incorporating ‘real foods’ that don’t have additives,” Tiffany says. “It doesn’t mean everything you eat needs to come from your gar-

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den, but focusing on healthy fat, protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables will decrease your intake of saturated and trans fat.”

In addition to avoiding processed foods, several other core principles for eating healthier are offered online by the website CookingLight.com, they include: • Incorporate five to six small meals throughout the day.

• Choose unrefined over refined foods.

• Read food labels to find foods with fewer additives.

• Watch out for fat, salt and sugar.

• Avoid high-calorie drinks; choose water first.

• Engage in regular physical activity.

“New diet or nutrition trends always seem to be a hot topic,” Tiffany adds. “However, the concept of clean eating simply emphasizes the idea to eat healthy and incorporate a healthy lifestyle change rather than a quick fix.”

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Summertime Recipes

Recipes Courtesy of Hungry for Truth and the South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council.

Berry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Serves 6 Ingredients 10 ounces spinach (one bag) 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup red onion, chopped Vinaigrette 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Optional toppings 12 ounces cooked chicken breast Toasted pecans

Directions In a large bowl combine spinach, strawberries, blueberries and onion. Set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, cinnamon and hot pepper sauce. Shake well. Drizzle vinaigrette over spinach mixture and toss gently.

To serve, divide mixture among six plates and top each with 2 ounces thinly sliced chicken breast and pecans, if desired.

Grilled Pork Tenders With Chile Mango Salsa Serves 5

Ingredients 1 medium mango, seeded, peeled and diced 2 Hatch chili peppers, seeded and diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning Directions Chile Mango Salsa: In a medium bowl combine mango, chilies, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt; set aside. Substitute with jalapeĂąo, serrano or other peppers to suite your taste.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin: If necessary, trim fat and shiny membrane from pork tenderloin. Rub all sides of meat with Jamaican jerk seasoning. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill over direct heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature of thickest part reaches 145°F, turning to brown on all sides. Slice tenderloin 3/4-inch thick. Serve with salsa.

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Soy and Spinach Artichoke Dip

Serves 12 Ingredients 1 pound silken tofu, crumbled 1 pound low-fat cream cheese, cubed 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 1 pound marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup green onions, chopped Roasted red pepper, for garnish (optional) Directions Heat oven to 350 F. Beat tofu until smooth; mix in cream cheese, mayonnaise and pepper. Fold in spinach, artichokes and green onions. Divide mixture equally into twelve 4-oz. au gratin dishes. Sprinkle soy cheese on top, if desired. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly and browned on top.

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Living Elegant Design & Modern Amenities Combine To Create A Haven For Family

By Jennifer Dumke • Photos by Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

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place where modern conveniences meet elegant nods to the past, the majestic home of Tom and Linda Elliott is a grand statement of traditional living with rich finishes and custom touches coupled with state-of-the-art technology.

The entrance features double glass doors accented with wrought-iron decorative scrolls. Inside, the foyer’s barrel ceiling is faux finished in glazes of metallic hues that blend into the handcrafted coffered ceiling in the formal living room. An ornate chandelier gives a soft glow to the warm wall textures and to the wood-carved furniture, classic Oriental rug and decorative accents. “I wanted something very elegant and romantic,” says homeowner Linda Elliott. And thanks to the collaborative efforts of custom homebuilder Dudley Deffenbaugh, owner of Deffenbaugh Homes, her wishes have come true.

Using dark finishes and a variety of woods, the space has a homey feel that is accentuated with soft upholstered furniture by Montgomery’s Home Fashions in contrasting tones of chocolate brown and creamy vanilla with hints of black and deep burgundy. ​A large, wood-paneled fireplace that is finished off with a marble surround and wildlife artwork anchors the openconcept, formal living room. A span of windows overlooks the covered deck, allowing ample natural sunlight to fill the space. Large accessories and a plethora of fine textures provide the romantic glamour that the homeowners desired.

And for added drama, a dark burgundy cocoons the formal dining room, which was custom painted with a faux finish technique using cheesecloth and layers of glazes to achieve a subtle fleur-de-lis pattern. The hand-scraped wood floors are accented with creamy marble inlays that coordinate with the ceiling. Leather high-back chairs surround the rectangular table, which features a central gathering of accent pieces. Meanwhile, the matching china cabinet remains more refined with glass and mirrors to display the couple’s fine china.

Completing the formal dining space is an Old World style chandelier with matching wall sconces from Mahlander’s Inc.

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hen it’s time to get down to business, Tom Elliott still surrounds himself with accent pieces that highlight family memories and his love of the outdoors. His home office near the formal living room is fully customized with furniture and built-in cabinets and is accessed through glass French doors.

Plush carpets from Montgomery’s lay underfoot, while a comfy upholstered chair and ottoman provide additional softness. Linda also points out her husband’s collection of wildlife art framed specifically for the space. A large wall of custom shelves with arch tops and accent lighting perfectly display heirlooms, books and photos. The coordinating desk extends the wood beauty and is finished off with a black granite top. ​Another interest of the Elliott family is cooking, and the gourmet kitchen, complete with commercial-grade appliances from Mahlander’s, is the perfect place to gather, prepare meals and dine. The large, center island is a magnet for family members but also catches the eye because of the custom, recessed ceiling and crystalaccented pendant lights that dangle over the large granite countertop. The creamy subway tile backsplash from Syverson Tile & Stone blends with the floor and adds contrast to the dark wood stains.

Traditional cabinets from Sioux Falls Kitchen & Bath line the walls and include a wine station to accommodate Linda’s passion. Complete with a wine cooler and ample storage for glassware and accessories, it’s the perfect companion to the

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kitchen. Additional intricate details include metallic faux finishing on the recessed ceiling, custom wood range hood and a mosaic tile backsplash. A walk-in bay window space includes a wood dining table complete with crystal chandelier. The space also allows direct access to the outdoor covered deck, which features a living space with retractable screens and that is fully wired for a flat-screen television. ​ his home’s elegance extends to the T master bedroom with its caramel tones, dark woods and contrasting tufted leather accents. A walk-in bay window area is used for seating and gives access to a private deck with a hot tub. The ceiling features a recessed octagon that glimmers with a metallic copper faux finish. Soft carpets, bedding and leather-tufted accents on the stately wood furniture add a sense of romance and relaxation to the grandiose room. The accompanying master bathroom sustains the stately feel with faux finished columns surrounding the built-in Jacuzzi tub. Heated, ivory marble floors and neutral-toned walls allow the dark wood cabinets, chocolate brown accent tile and rich bronze paint and accessories to stand out in the bright and spacious room. Dual cabinets are customized for each homeowner, giving Linda a designated dressing area. To set off her space, pendant lights are hung low to allow the eye to rest on the sparkling crystal and glass. To coordinate with the master bedroom, a matching octagon ceiling creates the perfect custom touch.

Meanwhile, a fully tiled walk-in shower with body sprays keeps function along with form. ​A family favorite is the hearth room, aptly named for the glass-front fireplace from Fireplace Professionals. The custom fireplace is surrounded by a natural cobblestone mantel that extends to the vaulted ceiling. Taking a slight design turn, the casual yet exquisite area takes on a cooler vibe with varying textures of metallic silver and gray on the walls, yet still blends with the distressed coffee-colored leather upholstery. A large television is encased by a custom built-in cabinet with shelves and accent lighting creating the perfect place for relaxation with direct access from the kitchen and upper level.

An elegant powder bath includes a wall of bronze glass mosaic tile, a custom sink cabinet that’s finished off with a square black vessel sink from Frisbee Kitchen and Bath, and melted glass pendant lights.

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or family fun and gathering with friends, the lower level is a haven for entertaining with a full bar, cinema room, wine cellar and gaming space. The large lower-level living room includes a large-screen television with custom cabinets to display family treasures and collectibles. Meanwhile, the full bar offers casual seating and a gaming table from Combined Pool & Spa. A hint of nostalgia can be found in the old-fashioned slot machine and extends into the cinema room. This dedicated space features a rear projector screen and two tiers of comfy black leather seating. To add a classic cinematic touch, brocade designs on the carpet and framed vintage movie posters hang on the walls. A true oenophile, Linda shows off the features of the Tuscanstyle wine cellar. Wide-plank maple floors and brick-style faux finished walls in tones of terra-cotta and brown add an Italian flair, while custom wine racks allow for ample storage. A glass-top round table and black leather chairs are perfect for intimate tast-

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ings. This level also has two guest bedrooms, a full bath and an elegant powder bath with silvery tile floors and metallic backsplash for a unique twist on custom design. ​The home’s “pool house” space completes the lower level. The area includes a small living space, full kitchen, laundry facilities, bathroom with walk-in showers and a large changing area with custom closets. In addition to all these indoor amenities, this level also provides direct access to an expansive ground-level patio with multiple dining/seating areas along with fire pits and a large inground pool featuring lights and fountain sprays also from Combined Pool & Spa. ​This high-tech home can be controlled remotely via iPad for temperature, security, multimedia and more through a central hub created by Audio Video Integrations, LLC, and Foss Security, Inc. A custom home that meets today’s modern needs, this brick beauty boats the best of both worlds with exquisite design perfect for living large.

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D.I.Y: Bottle Torches Add Ambience and Repel Insects Story and Photos by Emily Olson

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ptions for bottle torches are limitless, starting with bottles in different styles, sizes and colors. Then, small vase-fillers such as marbles, rocks, shells or colored aquarium gravel can add interest and conserve torch fuel. Torches can be mounted along a fence or deck rail, and they also work great on a tabletop. Hosting a fiesta? Traditional citronella fuel is a close color match to several types of beer or “gold” tequila – just use the bottles as is! And torches can make great party favors for guests to take home.

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1. Bottle 2. TIKI torch replacement wick 3. 1/2” x 3/8” copper coupling 4. 1/2” copper cap 5. 1/2” PFTE thread seal tape

Supplies if mounting: 6. Top plate connector, threaded for 3/8”-16 thread rod 7. Two #10 x 1” zinc-plated wood screws 8. Two hex nuts, threaded for 3/8”-16 thread rod 9. Split ring hanger, threaded for 3/8”-16 thread rod 10. 3/8”-16 zinc-plated threaded rod, cut to desired length Safety Note: These torches are for use outdoors only!

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Girl Power Training The Female Athlete

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hile men and women have essentially the same opportunities to participate in athletic events today, training for male and female athletes still requires different approaches, one area expert says.

The physical and emotional variations between the two sexes impact training routines, says Paul Keizer, general manager of D1 Sports Training in Sioux Falls. “The largest difference is that female bodies were created to be childbearing,� says Keizer, who has a decade of experience training and conditioning male and female athletes.

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This anatomical difference can make women more susceptible to injury, he says. “The angle from the hip to the inside portion of the knee is directly affected by this genetic makeup and requires personalized training to avoid knee injury.”

In addition to anatomy, mobility also plays a role. “When working with female athletes, a large part of our specialized training is adjusting how women move,” he says. Skilled trainers teach patterns and positions that are designed to decrease the likelihood of injury. “As exercise professionals, we can’t change anatomy, but we can play a large part in changing the way females move.”

Keizer adds that although monthly hormone fluctuations in women have always been around, they should be taken into account in training. Hormones are a big factor – even among different age groups – because they cause physical as well as emotional fluctuations.

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He says there are some simple steps to keep women on track for athletic success. “Females should focus on a number of things including sitting back when squatting rather than letting knees come forward. By restricting the knees to move forward, this exercise controls the pelvis.” From a program standpoint, he says it’s also crucial that women focus on improving the strength of their hamstrings in respect to their quadriceps. “When performing a lower-body pushing movement, it’s imperative to perform a pulling movement,” he says.

Additionally, by strengthening the hips, women increase control of their lower limbs.

Despite gender differences, Keizer says safety is his priority for men and women involved in athletic training. “Performing movements correctly and efficiently will correlate to improvements in performance, making athletes powerful, fast and well-conditioned,” he says. “I work to take all my athletes to the next level by ensuring exercises are done correctly.”

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A Natural Path Acupuncture and Aromatherapy Offer Allergy Relief

By Alyssa Kuecker, Avera Health

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atery eyes, runny nose — you’re not even sick! Seasonal allergies brought on by environmental factors such as pollen, dust, mold, trees, grass or family pets put a damper on the fun you should be having in the sun.

If you’re looking to relieve allergy symptoms naturally or simply complement the medicine or shots you’re already taking, consider acupuncture and aromatherapy.

“Virtually anyone can benefit from acupuncture and aromatherapy, as we’ve seen patients ranging from children to those in their 90s,” said Sally Williams, DO, Integrative Medicine Physician at Avera Medical Group Integrative Medicine Sioux Falls. “It’s a complementary form of medicine, meaning it doesn’t interfere with existing conditions or medications you’re already taking.”

The magic happens when several hair-thin, flexible needles are inserted along the body’s meridians, or pathways in which energy flows. These meridians can become blocked when the body is exposed to allergens, environmental toxins, an injury or

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simply bad health habits. These blockages can cause pain, illness or, in this case, allergy symptoms.

Hundreds of acupuncture points exist around the body and interact with various bodily systems and functions.

So depending on your needs, certain points will be utilized for your treatment in an effort to relieve symptoms.

Needles may be inserted into your back, arms, legs, head, etc.

After the needles are in place, you lie on a massage table for 20 to 30 minutes. The dimmed room and optional music create a soothing environment to relax.

The needles activate the body’s natural antihistamine, halting the negative reaction you experience when exposed to an irritant.

How many treatments you will need may vary from just a few to several sessions. “The number of sessions depends on your symptoms, their severity and how long you’ve suffered from allergies,” Williams said. “If you start feeling better around number five of six planned sessions, we might schedule a few more to make sure you receive the full benefits acupuncture can provide.”

Aromatherapy can be used in tandem with acupuncture or by itself to help control symptoms.

“Essential oils have the power to open airways, clear watery eyes and decrease mucus, allergy-related headaches and inflammation,” she says.

Certain scents are useful for relieving certain symptoms. For example, peppermint and eucalyptus open the sinuses. Williams also recommends using combinations of lavender, lemon, tea tree and basil.

Oils are often released through a diffuser, a small machine that releases puffs intermittently. These are good for the home or office.

For more mobility, Williams suggests adding a few drops of oil to an unscented lotion or even a cotton ball. When you start sniffling and tearing up, just hold the cotton ball under your nose and breathe in.

The vast majority – about 80 percent – of patients respond well to acupuncture and aromatherapy.

“The only way to know if you’ll be a successful candidate is to try it!” Williams said.

How long you experience positive results also varies. For some with milder, more manageable allergies, the results could last up to a year or more. Others with severe, more persistent symptoms may feel relief for a few months or throughout the season.

“It’s important to be proactive,” said Williams. “Come in when you start to notice symptoms again; that way we can keep the worst of it at bay.”

About a third of all health insurance plans cover acupuncture therapy. Contact your health insurance agency to learn if your plan covers acupuncture.

Visit Avera.org/integrativemedicine to learn more.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome What You Need To Know

By Keith Hansen, MD, Sanford Health Fertility and Reproductive Medicine

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t’s a health issue that affects 5 to 10 percent of reproductive-age women, yet many are unaware of it. So what is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Who gets it? What can be done?

The simplest definition of PCOS is a hormonal imbalance. More specifically PCOS is a reproductive endocrine disorder in which the ovaries produce excessive amounts of androgens or “male” hormones such as testosterone.

Symptoms vary widely and can be difficult to deal with physically and emotionally: • 50 percent of PCOS patients have excessive hair growth • 50 percent have irregular menstrual cycles • 40 percent are obese, with a BMI greater than 30 • 30 percent have dysfunctional uterine bleeding • Other symptoms may include acne, depression and persistent weight gain Many women discover they have PCOS when they have difficulty getting pregnant. PCOS is one of the most common – and treatable – causes of infertility.

How Is PCOS Diagnosed?

No single test indicates PCOS – at least not yet.

Today’s diagnosis relies on several factors: • Women must have at least two of the following signs or symptoms: irregular menses, elevated androgen levels (increased hair growth in a male pattern) or polycystic-appearing ovaries • It is also critical to exclude other disorders such as thyroid disease, premature ovarian failure, Cushing’s syndrome and others, which can look like PCOS • When you see your health care professional they will perform a history and physical examination: • The patient’s health history, including menstruation • Outer signs such as hair growth, acne and weight gain • Your health care provider will probably order a number of lab tests including (but not limited to): • Hormone analysis, glucose tolerance test, fasting lipid panel and others • Thyroid function tests • Ultrasound

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PCOS treatment takes several avenues, but one treatment stands second to none: lifestyle changes.

Healthy nutrition and regular exercise make a real difference in managing PCOS. Studies have shown: • Even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10 percent can result in improved hormone levels, insulin sensitivity and menstrual regularity • Independent of weight loss, increased aerobic activity aids menstrual regularity in obese women with PCOS PCOS treatment may also include medications specific to each patient’s goal. Women who want to conceive, for example, often respond well to letrozole therapy, the first line of treatment to prompt ovulation.

Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) work well in women who do not desire pregnancy but strive for symptom improvement. The OCPs may be combined with androgen blockers to help reduce hair growth or thinning of scalp hair.

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Suffering Allergy and Sinus Woes...

It’s Best to Leave it to the Pros

By Jennifer Dumke

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our head is throbbing, nose is plugged and the amount of pollen in the air is staggering.

Yes, another sinus infection. Or maybe not? Recent studies show that the majority of those who suffer symptoms such as plugged noses, sinus pressure, itchy and watery eyes and fatigue often self-diagnose and get it wrong. Which means the condition is treated incorrectly and their quality of life is negatively affected.

Thankfully, there are highlytrained physicians that perform specialized testing on patients with allergy and sinusrelated symptoms to properly diagnose and treat. In other words, leave it to the pros if you want to feel better.

Daniel Todd, MD at Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat, has 20 years working with sinus, allergy and nose surgery patients. Even after two decades of experience and emerging advances in health care, he still says people don’t know where to turn with chronic nasal symptoms. He adds that one of the reasons is the fact there are a number of causes. “Allergies are but a single cause of nasal symptoms,” says Dr. Todd. “The nose is really the target organ and that is where we are most exposed in the environment.”

Winning the Battle by Knowing the Breakdown Seasonal Allergies Clues that allergies are playing a role are when symptoms are seasonal or regional. “Sufferers will experience problems every fall when irritants such as ragweed are prevalent. Another indicator is when patients have symptoms only in one area but feel great when traveling to places with differing climates,” explains Dr. Todd. Common complaints are sinus congestion accompanied by watery or itchy eyes that can last several weeks.

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Time to Treat Thankfully, whether sinus or allergy, there’s a variety of treatments. “Most primary physicians can properly diagnose and treat,” says Dr. Todd.

Common base-line therapies include saline irrigation and topical steroid sprays, which can now be purchased easily over-the-counter.

“Newer medications combine a steroid and antihistamine spray,” he adds of recent developments.

But when those therapies do not produce results, more sophisticated allergy testing is advised to evaluate each person’s anatomy. One of the lesser invasive forms is an allergy pill, such as a grass pill, instead of shots.

“We’ve been offering oral allergy therapy in the form of tongue drops for over a decade and have found it to be effective in adults and also children.” So whether it’s an allergy patient who needs same-day skin testing and allergy shots or a nasal cancer patient who requires extensive surgery, getting the correct diagnosis and course of treatment will get allergy and sinus sufferers back on their feet and enjoying life.

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Paige Baskerville Shares Her Medical Survivor Story to Help Others

By Darcie Bontje • Photos by Julie Prairie Photography

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aige Baskerville has plenty of things to love in her life – husband, job, family, home, pet. But when she celebrates her “heartiversary” every March, the focus is purely inward.

The occasion is a momentous one for Paige. It marks the day 11 years ago when she underwent her second open-heart surgery to save her life. She was only 18.

“I am very fortunate,” she shares. Today, she takes only a daily aspirin, and her heart has remained strong and is constantly monitored with the help of an Automatic Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator, AICD. Her medical journey began with a routine physical in her senior year of high school in Roslyn, S.D. “My primary care physician detected a slight cardiac murmur,” she says.

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Paige was diagnosed with an anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery and underwent open-heart surgery in December 2004 to correct the congenital birth defect.

It was while cheering at a district basketball game three months later that Paige went into cardiac arrest.

“There were four nurses in the stands that night who performed CPR,” she says. Once she was airlifted to Rochester, MN, that second openheart surgery involved a coronary stent and a cardiac bypass. She also had surgery to implant the cardiac defibrillator.

“It is very rare for someone with my congenital birth defect to have it go undetected for such a long period of time and to be as active as I was,” Paige says. “I was very lucky and it is a miracle that I survived.”

Living her miracle has deeply affected this outgoing, self-admitted “people person.”

“I am very open with my story because I’ve always known that I survived what seems to be impossible odds given my condition for a reason and I hope I can help someone by sharing my story with them,” she says.

And as a public relations coordinator in the marketing department at Avera Health, Paige’s heartfelt altruism extends to her professional life as well.

“The most appealing part of what I do is getting to know our patients and helping them tell their stories,” she says. “I’m also very lucky because I get a first-hand glance at the amazing care our providers give and the incredible work happening here in health care in Sioux Falls. We are very blessed in South Dakota to have access to such innovative care in our state. I get the chance every day to meet other people who inspire me and I get to help share their stories.

I’m very fortunate to have found a career that aligns with my own personal goal of helping others.”

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aige and her older brother, Andrew, were raised on a farm north of Roslyn, by their parents, Deb and Duane Hemmah.

The land, which is still owned and operated by her father, has been in her family for four generations, she says, ever since her great-great-grandfather settled there after moving to the U.S. from Norway.

She entered South Dakota State University with an interest in prelaw, but a conversation at a college careers event made her realize that her health story could help others. She graduated from SDSU with an undergraduate degree in news/editorial journalism in 2009 and with a master’s in communication studies and journalism in 2011.

Paige explains: “Since I was diagnosed at such a young age, I had relied on other survivor stories to help me understand what to expect after having open-heart surgery and living with an AICD. It was because of that experience that I decided that I wanted to pursue a career where I could help others tell their stories in an effort to help more people.”

Paige met her husband, Alan, in 2007 at SDSU and they were married in September 2011. “He has been very supportive,” she says of Alan, who teaches social studies at Baltic High School. “We weren’t together when I collapsed, but he is great support.”

After college, a summer internship at the Avera Heart Hospital started Paige down the path to getting where she is today.

She then worked in other marketing positions while her husband worked as a teacher in Iowa. “We knew that we always wanted to get back to Sioux Falls,” she says, “So when a job became available at Avera in marketing, we made the decision to move back to the city we fell in love with. I’ve been working for Avera ever since and it is really true: when you love what you do, it isn’t work.”

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The couple just bought a house in Sioux Falls and enjoys attending baseball games, SDSU football games, concerts or “just grilling outside with friends.”

Paige’s family also has a lake home on Pickerel Lake. “It is lake season, so I like to spend as much time as I can outside or on the water with my family,” she says.

“We also like to travel. Last year, we traveled with Alan’s family to Ireland for a week and spent time in Dublin, Galway and Killarney. This year, we traveled to D.C. and New York City with a group of Alan’s students,” Paige says.

“I’m not sure where our next destination or when our next journey will be, but I’m sure we won’t be still for long.”

It doesn’t seem that Paige sits still while at home, either. She was a member of the EmBe Women’s Leadership Program this year and will graduate from the program in May 2017.

Members also have started a book club and get together once a month. She volunteers as the adviser for a women’s fraternity, Alpha Xi Delta, at SDSU, which keeps her busy during the school year. And she also is a member of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network.

In addition, one passion is especially close to her heart: her work with the Eastern South Dakota Heart Walk. “I will be featured in the PSA for the Heart Walk this year. This is the second time I will be featured in the PSA. As part of what I do, I get to work with the Avera Heart Hospital and help with the Heart Walk. I so enjoy the chance to give back to our community in this way,” she says. The event is Aug. 20 at Falls Park.

“Because I survived, I’m a big supporter of teaching others the importance of CPR, having AEDs available in public spaces and the importance of well-checks and sports physicals for students,” she adds.

Today, Paige manages her condition with the help of her cardiologist at the Avera Heart Hospital. She had her defibrillator replaced in March 2011 because of battery life and will need to have it replaced again in the future.

However, the surgery is a simple outpatient procedure to replace the device that is situated just under the skin in her left chest adjacent to her armpit.

She does have some restrictions because of her AICD, such as not being able to go through a metal detector, but says: “On average, my day-to-day life isn’t affected much by my health, but I know that that is not always the case for others, so I have been very, very lucky.”

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very little girl wants to grow up faster than time allows. They dream about makeup, clothes, proms and careers – fairy tale endings. But one little girl living near Sioux Falls in the 1970s had to grow up too fast. Her childhood ended one night when she was 13. Sandra Cheskey’s fairy tale ending is yet to come.

Today, there are a few bright spots for Sandra, 55. Her husband of 30 years, Carroll, his children and grandchildren, and the couple’s three dogs shed a little light on the darkness that Sandra always carries with her from that night long ago in Gitchie Manitou, a 99-acre park on the Iowa and South Dakota border.

But it’s easy, even 43 years later, to slip back into the darkness and become the “Gitchie Girl” again, she says. The “Gitchie Girl” is the name people gave her as the lone survivor of the brutal attack on Nov. 17, 1973, that left four of her friends dead.

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As a way to help herself heal – to find a few more bright spots – Sandra worked with friends Phil and Sandy Hamman on the book “Gitchie Girl: The Survivor’s Inside Story of the Mass Murders that Shocked the Heartland,” which came out in January.

After her photo appeared in the book, people began to recognize her. Now, they compare their memories of the fear-stricken, 13-year-old brunette girl standing on the courthouse stairs to the blond, tan, wisp of a woman pictured in the new best-selling paperback. It’s still hard to be the “Gitchie Girl,” but she’s moving forward and trying to ease the pain that lingers.

“Not talking about the crime didn’t help me heal at all,” Sandra shares.

So a few years ago as the 40th anniversary of the crime approached, Sandra decided it was time to get answers to the questions that remained. She had facts, memories, case

files and even an officer of the law who propelled her to get to a place where she could move forward. “People only knew the facts of how the boys were killed,” she says.

“Here’s the honest truth: They did not care so much that I was alive; they just wanted to know why.” “So did I,” she adds.

The facts of Sandra’s life are this: She was born in the back seat of a neighbor’s car on a lonely stretch of South Dakota road between Eagle Butte and Gettysburg, the fifth child born to her mother and her father, Cameron, who was in the Navy.

Sandra’s father left when she was 2. Her only memory of him comes from her mother. She told Sandra that Cameron was glad to have a daughter and he said she would be his little Miss America.

Sandra was raised by her hardworking grandparents and her mother, but divorces and unkind men in her mother’s life left Sandra at boarding schools, in foster homes and nearly homeless. One day, her mother gathered the children and said they were moving to a house near Tea, South Dakota.

That’s where Sandra met Roger Essem.

“I was on my way back from getting a pop at the concession stand” at the drive-in theater, Sandra says during a recent interview. “I literally stopped in my tracks when I saw Roger, the most handsome boy I’d ever seen, walking toward me.” Then, she stops talking for a moment as the memory overtakes her. “Boy, this is hard. I would give anything to turn back time.”

The book goes on to describe their meeting: “The world blurred and glimmered, becoming a vacuum containing only Sandra and this suave boy with layered black hair flowing in the breeze, as if she’s been transported into a movie.” It was a first love like none other between Roger and Sandra.

They were inseparable until that night at Gitchie Manitou.

Sandra and Roger, along with Mike Hadrath, and brothers Stewart “Stew” Baade and Dana Baade headed out to start a campfire. Stewart brought his guitar and they sat down to sing.

The noises, smells and terror of the night that followed are documented in the story Sandra tells in “Gitchie Girl.”

Her dear Roger was shot and killed first by one of the three attackers: Brothers James “J.R.” Fryer, Allen “The Boss” Fryer, and David “Hatchet Face” Fryer. Nobody knows why the three pretended to be police officers that night, why one of them took Sandra away, or why they killed the three remaining teenage boys.

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Later that night, one of the brothers raped Sandra.

Then, still claiming to be a police officer, he handed her over to Allen and told him to get rid of her. Allen dropped her off at home instead of clubbing her to death like he promised his brothers.

Back at home, Sandra woke her oldest brother, Bob, and asked whether a policeman would rape a girl.

No. No, they’re not like that, he told her.

What followed was more than most adults could handle, much less a naïve 13-year-old girl. Sandra was subjected to police questioning, an invasive medical exam done on a cold, metal table with only male doctors, more questions and even a polygraph test. How did she survive? Was she involved?

Did she know who did this? Was she dating one of the men who did this?

For days, Lyon County Sheriff Craig Vinson, whom Sandra calls her biggest supporter, drove through the countryside with Sandra looking for clues. One day, driving down the road toward them was “The Boss” in the same pickup he used to drop her off at home that terrible night. She screamed and the sheriff responded.

Before the day ended the Fryer brothers were in custody and Sandra saw her first glimmer of safety. But it wouldn’t last.

James and Allen had mechanical minds. They escaped by fashioning a tool from a hook that held a bed in the jail in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Sandra and her family were shuttled to a safe house – a tiny trailer with very few furnishings – until the brothers were apprehended a week later in Wyoming.

Ultimately, truth prevailed in the courtroom, despite attempts by the defense to discredit a young Sandra. The three brothers were sent to serve life sentences at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison.

The facts of the case remain today, etched in ink in local newspapers, reported in court proceedings, and until his recent death, held in the heart of Sheriff Vinson, who watched over Sandra from afar for many years.

Life wasn’t easy. People didn’t believe her. Mothers told their children not to talk to her. Friends left her side. “I was one girl out there with all those boys. I was a virgin. There were five or six more people who were supposed to go with us who canceled,” Sandra says. “It just ended up being me. One girl. People mentioned over the years that they were supposed to be out there. My brother Bill was supposed to be there. Just as he was stepping in the van, a new person from school pulled up and he left with him.

If he would have been there, nobody would have been left.”

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To get her own answers, Sandra petitioned the penitentiary warden for permission to see Allen Fryer, the man who took her home that night in 1973 instead of killing her.

“I decided I wanted answers. I didn’t sleep a wink the night before being allowed to see him. Or the night before that,” she says. “I was sick on the way down there. I looked him in the eye for the first time in 40 years. I was not afraid.”

“Why didn’t you kill me?” she asked him.

He told her that she reminded him of his stepdaughter who was about the same age at the time.

“I didn’t go there to forgive him, but I did go there to tell him he did the right thing by not killing me. I’m the core of our family,” Sandra says. “Our family ranges in age from 38 to 58. I’m the one who makes sure everyone spends time together. My family would have had a big hole had he taken me out of it.”

Her family includes her husband, Carroll; two stepsons; grandchildren; brothers Jim and Bill; and half siblings Jeff, Shelly and Jason. “I have many amazing nieces and nephews and many aunts from my mother’s side of the family, and cousins that still live in the Eagle Butte area,” she adds. She feels blessed by her family’s support of her over the years, even though many of them didn’t know her story until recently. Two of her brothers have died – one at birth and one at age 54 from health problems.

Her mother is in a nursing home suffering from dementia. “My mom always went with me to the trials. Now she doesn’t have any idea the impact and healing this is having on me.” Sandra carries with her a photo of her mom, a lovely older woman with familiar wispy hair lying in a hospital bed next to a doll. Sandra visits every chance she gets.

It’s not often enough for her, though.

She also is caring for Carroll, who no longer works because of health issues. She’s working hard to keep her life from being torn apart by financial difficulties.

“I thought that if one really bad thing happened in your life, bad things wouldn’t happen again,” she says. “But they do.”

Her three dogs brighten her day. One, an Australian shepherd, is a rescue dog that limps because he was shot when he was younger. His two canine companions are miniature pinschers.

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Letters and Facebook messages arrive almost daily from fans of the book who want to share their stories or tell her how she inspired them to find their own way to heal. The family of Sheriff Vinson presented her with the nametag pin he wore during the case. One woman enclosed a photo of a newborn foal – a Standardbred pacer racing horse – and asked for Sandra’s permission to call the filly “Gitchie Girl” so something good could come from the name. Sandra loved the idea and happily shows off a photo of the bay filly with the heart-shaped marking on her head. “She was named not only for me, but also in the spirit of the boys,” Sandra says.

“If I could have one wish, it would be to have a no-kill animal shelter. I would fill it with dogs and cats and whatever else came in,” she says. No judgments. Just one survivor helping another.

Even when it is hard to laugh, there are good days. They are all survivors of sorts – a dog with a limp, a family with burdens and a little girl who lived. Her name is Sandra.

The book “Gitchie Girl” is available locally at Lewis Drug Stores, Last Stop CD Shop, First Cash & Exchange Pawn, Action Pawn, Barnes & Noble and Zandbroz Variety.

In Joyful Service Sister Jan Of The Presentation Sisters Is Always Serving

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Today, there are more than 2,000 Presentation Sisters worldwide. Sister Jan is one of 70 who represent the Presentation Sisters in Aberdeen. As the Aberdeen Presentation Sisters celebrates its 130th year of service, the sisters hold true to their mission to willingly go forth to any part of the world to work for justice, alleviate oppression, and promote human dignity – especially among the poor.

want to know that kind of God,” thought Sister Janice Mengenhauser.

It was 1955. At the time, Sister Jan wasn’t a sister. She was a nursing student in Aberdeen. She loved school and was very active, serving as student body president. And she loved God. But then she read Thomas Merton’s “The Seven Storey Mountain,” and it profoundly changed her life.

“In his book, Merton portrays God in a very caring way,” Sister Jan says. “I just felt so drawn to that.” Sister Jan put her nursing education on hold and entered the Presentation Sisters’ convent in Aberdeen during a blizzard on Feb. 1, 1956.

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Sisters of Service: Sisters at L.I.V.E. (Leading Individuals Voicings Equality) Leadership Camp.

(Left to Right) Sister Myra Remily, Sister Jan Mengenhauser, Sister Lynn Marie Welbig and Sister Gabriella Crowley

Sister Janice Mengenhauser.

“The sisters are a collection of so many amazing and fearless women doing such incredible work,” says Brooke Nicholson Grote, communication and development director for the Presentation Sisters. “Each sister is so humble, dedicated and helpful to so many people in need.”

P r e s e n t a t i o n Sisters: A Lifetime of Service

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~ Brooke Nicholson Grote, Communication and Development Director for the Presentation Sisters

From helping local families with utility bills and hosting camps for regional youth, to assisting after natural disasters and teaching the benefits of organic farming to villagers in Zambia – the Presentation Sisters of Aberdeen say “yes” to service.

Fulfilling her love of learning, Sister Jan went on to obtain her nursing degree from the Presentation Sisters’ School of Nursing in Aberdeen. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from St. Louis University, and her master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University.

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With only a four-month crash course in Spanish, Sister Jan traveled to Chiapas, Mexico, in 1967.

She served as a nurse for eight years. “We dealt with a lot of cases of tuberculosis, and women dying during childbirth was all too common,” Sister Jan shares. In 1976, she returned to the United States and later went on to serve in Omaha for 25 years, working with Latino couples and families, and becoming a licensed professional counselor.

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Today, Sister Jan serves on the Bishop Dudley House board of directors and practices as a bilingual counselor at Caminando Juntos through Catholic Family Services, where she offers counseling to Latinos facing serious life situations.

To learn more about the work of the Presentation Sisters, visit www.presentationsisters.org.

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And she epitomizes saying “yes” in joyful service.

Sister Jan says she is looking forward to visiting Ireland this summer, where Presentation Sisters foundress Nano Nagle spent her life serving the poor. “I will be going to reflect on who Nano Nagle was, and how I can grow in carrying on her mission!”

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Filly Flair Fresh, Flirty, Affordable Fashions

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top online boutique, Filly Flair has launched a new location in Sioux Falls at 4813 South Louise Avenue. The boutique not only delivers on style but also offers fashions at exceptionally affordable prices. Owner Laura Benson, a Crooks, South Dakota native, founded Filly Flair in 2010.

She shares, “I started Filly Flair from nothing by selling blingy belts and jewelry at rodeos for about half the price of larger stores to friends to help pay my entry fees and saw that there was a potential for more. I knew that I had to get a website up and used the power of Facebook to grow my business across the country.

Listening to my customers, I evolved the Filly Flair product line into a classy, on-trend, boutique with quality products at affordable prices. Filly Flair has become one of the largest online boutiques with customers around the world.”

Filly Flair offers casual to formal apparel, shoes and accessories.

According to Laura, the goal is to help her clientele feel happy, special and beautiful. “We are more than just clothes, we are here to help you be your best self and reach all of your ambitions and goals. The store in Sioux Falls is a great way for my local customers to be able to see and try on the pieces.”

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Stensland Family Farms Ice Cream + Country Store Farm-To-Consumer Grocer To Feature Artisan Ice Cream Story and Photos by Margaret Pennock

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s a city surrounded by farmland, Sioux Falls has had a noticeable lack of farm-to-consumer dairy grocers. Now, a longtime family-owned creamery is changing all that by opening a retail location in

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Siblings Jason and Justin Stensland and their spouses; Kyle Stensland; and parents Doug and Mona Stensland operate Stensland Family Farms, near Larchwood, Iowa.

Their Ice Cream + Country Store is located at 3101 W. 41st St., next to Fuddruckers. It will sell delicious, healthy farm-fresh products such as artisan ice cream, butter, meat, cheeses and milk, including flavored varieties. According to co-owner Leah (Stensland) Moller, “The in-store menu will feature unique ice cream flavors, homemade cones, shakes and sundae concoctions you won’t be able to find anywhere in the area.”

The Stensland family’s pride in their creamery products begins at production. Leah shares: “Stensland Family Farms was established in 1915 and is 100 percent family owned and operated. We take great pride in our cowherd health, including sustainability in farming. We produce organic crops and don’t treat our livestock with bovine somatotropin (rBST) or hormones, keeping practices as natural as possible.”

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The farm-to-table concept has become increasingly popular among people concerned about the quality and content of the food they are eating and serving their families. For Stensland family members, the opportunity to share the natural goodness of their products with customers in Sioux Falls is an exciting prospect. “We’re bringing homemade, locally produced dairy and other specialty products from the farm direct to our customers,” Leah says. “Our goal is to produce the highest quality ice cream in the area and give people the ability to pick up delicious, healthy, locally produced dairy products.”

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