Sioux Falls Woman Magazine - April/May 2014

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April M CONT 12

Calendar of Events

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Featuring Sioux Falls Race Builds on Community Appeal

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The Big Day The Catch of a Lifetime

Purpose, Hope & Love

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Pet Pals Needing a Loving Home

Sugar & Spice

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Seniors Memories Galore

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Fashion Trends Cowgirl Mash-up

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Where to Shop

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Where to Dine All Day CafĂŠ

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I-29 or I-90?

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Travelogue Wisconsin Dells

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Recipes Spring Salads

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Hair Trends Short, Sassy & Modern

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Auto Style Summer Cars That Make a Splash

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Home & Garden Lighten Up

About the House Heat Things Up Outdoors Exercise Options Blossom in Spring

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Hormonal Headaches

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Mastering the Flow of Qi

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Cover Story Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

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Bless You!

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Never Too Young

The Fruits of Labor

104 Lisa Dawley

Helps Children and Families in Need

106 What’s New

Lindsay Carmody Interiors

108 What’s New

Wine & Canvas

110 What’s New

Ride Empowered

112 Artist Gallery

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Creative Director

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Proofreading

Darcie Bontje • Red Pen Editing/Writing

Cover Photo

Susan DeWitte Photography

Photography

Annie Otzen Photography, Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography, Margaret Pennock Photography, Susan DeWitte Photography

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Life

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alendar C of events Every Sunday Sunday Sips & Swings 2 – 5 p.m.

Live music at Calico Skies Winery 2368 Able Blvd., Inwood, IA Admission: Free Call 712.753.2110 www.calicoskieswine.com

Tuesday Nights through April Country Line Dance Classes 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Sioux Falls VFW Admission: $6 www.dakotacountrydanceclub.org

April 3 Young Scientists 6 p.m.

Kuehn Community Center Admission: $5 Call: 605-367-8222

April 5 & 6 Benson’s Flea Market 9 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Admission: $2 Call: 605-332-6000

April 4-6 Longarm Quilting Event 5 classes available over 3 days Longarm quilting certification available Fonder Sewing Machine Company Each class: $45 Call: 605-332-3821

April 5 & 6 Main Stage Ballet presents “The Princess and the Pea” 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Orpheum Theater Admission: 605-929-0722

April 5 Country Music Dance Party 7 p.m. lesson; 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. dancing Hartford American Legion Admission: $3 or free with Dakota Country Dance Club membership Visit: DakotaCountryDance Club.org April 7 Christina Perri 6 p.m.

The District Admission: www.thedistrictsf. com April 8 Taste of Home Cooking School 7 p.m.

Grand Falls Casino Admission: $30 Visit: grandfallscasinoresort.com April 8 Opera Theatre Selections 7:30 p.m.

Kresge Recital Hall at Augustana College Admission: $10 adults; $5 seniors (65+); K-12 students, Augie students & faculty free with ID April 10 Wining Women 6 p.m.

Strawbale Winery Admission: $15 Visit: www.strawbalewinery.com/ events April 11 The Big Grape 7 p.m.

Avera Prairie Center Admission: $135 Call: 605-322-8900 April 11 Dance for a Cause 7 p.m.

El Riad Shrine Admission: $30 Call: 605-331-3935

April 11-13 & 15-17 Pilgrim’s Progress 7:30 p.m. (plus 2 p.m. matinee on April 13) Jeschke Fine Arts Center Admission: $8-10 Visit: www.usiouxfalls.edu/ theatretickets April 12 & 13 South Dakota Spring Show 8 a.m.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Admission: Free Call: 605-743-2745 April 12 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church presents Organization for your Body, Mind and Soul Spring Women’s Mini-Retreat 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Gathering Place 209 S. Spring Ave. Registration: $10 (childcare available) Contact: Kathy Nelson at knelson@oslchurch.com or 605-336-2942 April 12 NRA Basic Pistol Class 9 a.m.

Hunters Pointe Shooting Facility Admission: $100 Call: 605-360-5734 April 12 Sioux Falls Lutheran School 5th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair 9 a.m.

Sioux Falls Lutheran School Gym Admission: Free Call: 605-743-5506 April 12 Springtime Festival 10:30 a.m.

Kuehn Community Center Admission: $10 Call: 605-367-8222

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April 12 Latin Night at The Riviera by Rocco’s 6 p.m.

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April 12 Esperance Education Institute 7 p.m.

The Carpenter Building Admission: $50 Visit: esperanceinstitute.org April 12 Collegiate Chorale in Concert 7:30 p.m.

Chapel of Reconciliation at Augustana College Admission: $10 adults; $5 seniors (65+); K-12, Augie students & faculty free with ID April 12 Kristian Bush of Sugarland 9 p.m.

The District Admission: $22 - $35 www.thedistrictsf.com April 13 Neil Sedaka 5 p.m.

Grand Falls Casino Admission: $49 grandfallscasinoresort.com April 15 Book of Job 7:30 p.m.

Chapel of Reconciliation at Augustana College Admission: $15 adults; $5 seniors (65+); K-12 students, Augie students & faculty free with ID

April 19 Habitat for Humanity’s ReStorAtion Art Auction 7 p.m.

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April 18 The Johnny Holm Band 9 p.m.

Royal River Casino Admission: $5 www.theroyalrivercasino.com

April 21 All Time Low & Man Overboard A Love Like Tour 7 p.m.

The District Admission: $18 advanced $20 at the door www.thedistrictsf.com April 23-26 Kingswood Rummages 8 a.m.

Primary and Expanded Kingswood area Admission: Free Call: 605-362-8225 April 24 University of Sioux Falls Undergraduate Research Conference 9:30 a.m.

Cleveland Professional Development Center Admission: Free Visit: www.usiouxfalls.edu April 24 McCrossan Banquet Auction 5:30 p.m.

Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center Admission: $75 Call: 605-339-1203 April 25 Arbor Day Event 1:30 p.m.

The Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and East Sioux Falls Historic Site Admission: Free Call: 605-274-7114

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April 26 HorsePower Horse Show 8 a.m.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Admission: Free Call: 605-251-1685 April 26 The Cathedral Sacred Arts Series featuring the University of Sioux Falls Concert Chorale 7:30 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Cathedral Admission: Free Visit: www.usiouxfalls.edu/music April 27 Augustana Brass Choir Concert 3 p.m.

Kresge Recital Hall at Augustana Admission: $10 adults; $5 seniors (65+); K-12, Augie students & faculty free with ID May 3 Walk MS: Sioux Falls Walk 7 a.m.

University of Sioux Falls Stewart Center Admission: Free Visit: myMSwalk.org May 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters Kentucky Derby Gala 4:30 - 8:30 pm The District Admission: $75/$600 (table of 8)/$750 Corporate Table of 8 with name recognition at event Call: 605-334-1632 www.bbbsse.org May 4 Tennis Block Party 1 – 3 p.m. (canceled if rain) McKennan Park Tennis Courts Admission: Free Visit: www.siouxfalls.usta.com May 4 Augustana Spring Choral Concert 3 p.m.

Our Saviors Lutheran Church Admission: $15 adults; $5 seniors (65+); K-12, Augie students & faculty free with ID

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May 4 University of Sioux Falls Spring Instrumental Ensemble Concert 4 p.m.

Jeschke Fine Arts Center Admission: Free Visit: www.usiouxfalls.edu/music May 8 National Mom’s Nite Out 5:30 p.m.

The Empire Mall Admission: Free Call: 605-361-3301 May 9 Leadercast LEADing Sioux Falls 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Kresge Hall – Augustana College $99/person (group rates available) Call: 605-366-3072 Visit: http://leadercast.com/location/ leadingsiouxfalls May 9 Augustana Orchestra/Concerto Aria 7:30 p.m.

Harrisburg Performing Arts Center Admission: $15 adults; $5 seniors (65+); K-12, Augie students & faculty free with ID May 10 Avera Race Against Breast Cancer 8 a.m.

Avera McKennan Fitness Center Admission: $30 online/$35-$40 offline Visit: averaracesiouxfalls.org May 10 Minnehaha Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale 9 – 11 a.m.

W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Admission: Free Visit: www.minnehahamastergardeners.org May 10 Cinco De Mayo Fiesta 11 am - 7 pm Falls Park Admission: Free www.cincofiesta.com May 10-12 & 17-19 Spring Parade of Homes 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 5:30 p.m. Mondays Sioux Falls and surrounding communities Admission: Free Call: 605-361-8322

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May 11 Mother’s Day Brunch 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Live music (harpist) at The Riviera by Rocco’s, Brandon, SD Reservations required Call: 605-413-8780 Visit: www.roccoscatering.net May 13 Capt. Mark Kelly featured speaker for Visitor Industry Luncheon 11:30 a.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center Admission: $40 Visit: www.visitsiouxfalls.com/luncheon May 15-17 Tulip Festival Orange City, Iowa Admission: Free Call: 712-707-4510 www.octulipfestival.com May 17 JY6K Run/Walk/Zumba 8 a.m.

USF Sports Complex (South Cliff Ave.) Admission: $25, $30 day of event Call: 605-274-3388 www.jy6foundation.org May 17 & 18 Spring Open House 12 p.m.

Wilde Prairie Winery Admission: Free Call: 605-582-6471 May 29 Strawbale Summer Porch Series 5 p.m.

Strawbale Winery Admission: $5 per car Call: 605-543-5071

May 31 Celebrate Sound 9 a.m.

Sertoma Park Admission: Free

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart, I will be found by you.” declares the Lord.

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Race Builds on Community Appeal

Fun Walk Means Everyone Can Participate

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By Margaret Pennock • Photos Courtesy of Avera McKennan Fitness Center

or more than two decades, Avera McKennan has sponsored the Avera Race Against Breast Cancer to raise money for cancer treatment and support. The race was started 26 years ago by the Junior League, which then partnered with Avera in the third year of existence. It has grown exponentially over the years, and Jackie Haggar-Tuschen, center director at Avera McKennan Fitness Center believes she knows why. “What appeals to people is that we include a fun walk and a family fun walk. Everyone can make a difference because you don’t have to be a runner to participate. This race has grown to be the best attended in the state and it’s great to be a part of it.”

The race offers a competitive 10K and 5K run with official chip times, a threemile walk and 1.5-mile family fun walk.

Last year, the race had record-breaking numbers with 6,900 participants and raised $400,000! Jackie hopes to have an even better turnout this year.

She notes, “The commitment for this race has grown, not just because of breast cancer support but because we’ve been able to help with other types of cancer.

With the monies we raise it helps anybody with any cancer that is under any-

body’s care. It doesn’t have to be an Avera patient and they can be treated anywhere.

It can be your grandpa with prostate cancer or a woman with pancreatic cancer. The proceeds from this race offer cancer support to take services to the next level to help people in this community.”

Chinese Acupuncture & Herb Clinic 100 percent of all proceeds stay local to support programs and services for cancer patients including: • All Women Count Program • Avera Cancer Institute Resource Library • BRCA genetic testing – offset costs for genetic testing to see if prone to breast cancer • Breast Cancer support groups • Cancer Fitness Program – provided at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center • Genetic research for Breast Cancer Registry • Integrative medicine – alternative therapies such as massage, arts & healing, and aromatherapy • Breast imaging navigator – Nurse focuses on navigation needs of patients prior to a diagnosis • Wigs for cancer patients

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“Whenever my husband and I think about buying or selling any recreation vehicle, the place we go is Power Brokers Inc.”

For more information, to register, make a donation or to volunteer for the Avera Race Against Breast Cancer, contact www.averaracesiouxfalls.org.

Avera Race Against Breast Cancer Saturday, May 10 Avera McKennan Fitness Center Online registration is $30.

Offline registration is $35.

Race day registration is $40.

EVENT SCHEDULE Survivor Group Photo: 7:20 - 7:30 a.m.

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“Our family has bought and sold snowmobiles, 4-wheelers, jet skis (back when they sold them) and motorcycles at Power Brokers Inc. and have worked with several different sales staff. We always get honest answers and respect… everyone on the team knows us by name when we walk in the door. Here’s a picture of my latest ride a 2006 Harley Fat Boy. I call her Sunshine II. We’ve been customers at Power Brokers Inc. for over 10 years and couldn’t be more pleased with how we’ve been treated.” ~ Connie Korthals Sioux Falls SD

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The Catch of A Lifetime Wendi and Sam Bach

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ewlyweds Wendi and Sam Bach didn’t have to fish for common interests when they met.

The Minnesota natives—he’s from Mapleton, she’s from Nicollet—both grew up in farming families.

The two now live west of Brookings and, as Wendi says, “We love the landscape and openness out here.”

For their wedding song, they chose “Rockin’ Years,” a duet by Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Shelton, which illustrated their shared appreciation of old country music and commitment to each other.

And the list goes on: gardening, watching movies, and spending time outdoors with their two dogs.

The clincher, however, is fishing.

“He had me hook, line and sinker,” Wendi quips as she talks about the couple’s first date spent lakeside, lines cast in the water but interest fixed on each other. They didn’t have even a nibble that night.

Wendi, 25, says, “That is what really has surprised me the most (about our relationship)—how compatible we are, how right we are for each other.”

Sam, 33, agrees. “Our common interests have truly been a blessing for our relationship and have helped us create a strong foundation of faith, family and farming.”

Their compatibility translated well to wedding planning, too.

“It was a simple yet elegant country theme,” Wendi says of their nuptials.

The pair married August 10, 2013, at St. Peter’s Bell Lutheran Church in Minnesota, where Wendi was baptized, and her parents and both sets of her grandparents were married.

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By Darcie Bontje • Photos by Annie Otzen Photography

The bride grew white Cosmos and Indian Summer Sunflowers set in blue mason jars for the centerpieces. She used a burlap run-

ner covered in antique lace on the tables, and made hand-painted signs on barn wood to direct guests at the reception.

The pair eschewed the traditional picture slide show and instead displayed photos from their youth on jute string around the lakeside venue. Sam was given an old farm mailbox from a previous landowner and dear friend. The peeling white paint fit in perfectly with the couple’s rustic theme. Wendi also displayed wedding photos of their grandparents and parents in an old barn window as a way honor their family.

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They offered pork chops and “spuds” for supper, followed by homemade cupcakes for dessert, and provided dancing and yard games, such as a beanbag toss.

As a final rustic touch, the guests were invited to roast their own marshmallows and make s’mores.

“We both have laid-back families, so we kept it fun and simple,” says Wendi, who is business manager for FLM+, a marketing and communications agency focused on agriculture.

For their honeymoon, Wendi and Sam, who works at Pioneer Research in Volga, traveled to Gunflint Lodge, on the Minnesota-Canadian border, to do some fishing, of course.

Today, they are focused on their newest common interest: their first baby due in June.

“Although this past year has been busy, we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this journey together as we start sfw our family.” Sam says.

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Purpose, Hope andMake Love Life Happy, Fulfilling and Gratifying

By Margaret Pennock

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or many people, the balance between work, home and everything else in between doesn’t always match up with happiness and success. Finding a deep abiding peace within isn’t an easy task, but for Carolyn Schroeder,

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certified life coach and owner of Life by Design Coaching Agency, it has everything to do with an innate desire for three key factors: purpose, hope and love.

Carolyn shares, “It has always been my belief that each person has a special life purpose. However, this

is hard for many people to realize, especially women and men experiencing life transitions, young men and women pursuing new careers, young women wanting to build stronger self-confidence and self-awareness, and working mothers and fathers desiring more balance between work and family.”

She believes that individuals who possess purpose, hope and love can create a more balanced and fulfilling life, clarify priorities, develop goals, organize and manage time and schedules, and resolve challenges. The rationale behind these principles is fairly simple and truly defines why they are imperative to have in a positive and healthy life.

Purpose: It’s extremely important to have faith in a higher power, which has planned a great purpose for each person, as well as have faith in yourself and your ability to make a difference in the lives around you. An individual’s contribution to the common good is essential for a meaningful and happy life. When you don’t feel as if you have a purpose, it is impossible to feel fulfilled.

Hope: This is the innate desire to achieve and to strive for better and more.

This is a critical element in helping you look forward to the future with a positive attitude. Many individuals create goals or celebrate milestones because this gives them something to achieve or look forward to. This allows individuals to always be moving forward to reach toward their aspirations and keep their dreams alive.

Love: The need to give and receive love is essential for emotional health.

This can range from Godly love, romantic love, familial love, friendship love and charitable love. We all have a capacity for these different kinds of love and it gives us the ability to see life on a more positive level. It also helps us feel a sense of security.

According to Carolyn, “When you have purpose, hope and love together, you can possess a positive spirit and attitude even in a negative situation. To achieve happiness is probably the most important aspect of living a rich, satisfying life. Realizing your purpose gives true meaning to your life, while maintaining hope offers you the chance to always look forward to a new day, and ‘the greatest of these is love,’ allows you to give and receive that which has been given to you sfw from the beginning of time.”

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Midwest Dance Center offers recreational and competitive dance programs.

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I-29 orWhen I-90?

You NEED a Weekend Getaway

By Thea Miller Ryan

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ometimes, you’ve just got to “get out of Dodge.” A tough week at work, the kids had big projects due at school, there was a flat tire on the car – you deserve a couple days away. The only question is: I-29 or I-90?

Here are some suggestions for weekend getaways, no more than three hours away.

North

Head north out of Sioux Falls on I-29 and in 90 minutes, you can be in Gary, South Dakota. Never heard of it? Gary was the home of the South Dakota School for the Blind from 1900 to 1960. The nine buildings on 37 acres were rescued from abandonment and turned into Buffalo Ridge Resort by a local entrepreneur.

The former dormitory has been reworked into 19 hotel rooms.

An adjoining bunkhouse sleeps another eight to ten guests and a campground has electric and water Buffalo Ridge hookups on all Resort, Gary 29 sites. Primitive campers can choose to sleep in three authentic 18’ teepees. A ballroom, restaurant and pond with fishing and paddleboats for guests make the little resort perfect for a family weekend getaway.

South

Omaha is a great destination for traveling south on I-29. Head straight to the Old Market historic district and spend a weekend exploring the shops along the cobblestone streets including boutiques, antique stores and many restaurants and pubs. There are four larger chain hotels

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The Old Market, Omaha

within a very short walk of the historic district and three of them have swimming pools.

The Henry Doorly Zoo’s indoor desert, nocturnal, jungle and aquarium exhibits keep kids happy all day long.

The Joslyn Art Museum is world class,

featuring works from ancient civilizations to Andrew Wyeth and Jackson Pollock.

The Omaha Children’s Museum is all interactive, fun and focused on art and science.

East

It’s not just a rumor that Sioux Falls folks love to get away to the Lake Okoboji area in Iowa. Not only does the

lake itself have a draw for those who love water sports, but the surrounding communities know how to entertain as well. Hotels, bed and breakfast inns, resorts and campgrounds are abundant and offer every amenity an active family could want.

Visit Arnolds Park for kid rides and thrill rides, amusement games, water wars and gift shops. The Okoboji Summer Theatre has nine plays and musicals planned for 2014, including Blithe Spirit, Little Shop of Horrors, and Always…Patsy Cline. The Queen II, the “flagship of the Iowa Navy,” cruises the lake several times a day in the summer and ticket prices vary according to age.

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The South Dakota State Capital, Pierre

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South Dakota’s capital city, Pierre, may be 31 miles north of Interstate 90, but is worth the trip to participate in excellent fishing, camping and sightseeing. The Missouri River flows through the city and plenty of beaches, boat launches and fishing piers stretch throughout the town for water access.

The city owns a campground along the river, and campgrounds, including the Oahe Downstream and Farm Island, have spots for tents and RVs. Besides outdoor opportunities, visitors to Pierre can tour the State Capitol building, completed in 1910, and look for the blue stones placed throughout the halls by Italian artisans.

The Cultural Heritage Center holds some of South Dakota’s most precious pieces of history, including Lakota headdresses, political paraphernalia and a display featuring South Dakota’s beloved Captain 11 television personality.

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By Thea Miller Ryan • Photos courtesy of Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau

o six hours west of Sioux Falls and you’re in the Black Hills, but what lies six hours east?

Wisconsin Dells, hailed as “the waterpark capital of the world.”

“The Dells” has been a destination for traveling families for decades—offering charming classic resorts, Wisconsin River scenery, duck rides in WWII amphibious vehicles, fudge shopping in the river district, and the largest choice of Minnetonka moccasins available anywhere.

Then in 1978 the first waterpark opened at Familyland, now known as Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park. From there, the splashing opportunities exploded like a cannonball dive.

The destination touts itself as having the largest concentration of waterparks in the world, as well as some of the largest.

At 70 acres, Noah’s Ark has a following of waterpark aficionados like none other.

The Black Anaconda at Noah’s Ark is advertised as the longest water roller coaster in the United States. The quarter-mile waterslide sends riders spiraling along at 30 mph, over six humps and through winding dark tunnels of water fun. Noah’s Ark also boasts a 10 story up, 5 seconds down extreme body slide called The Point of No Return.

With a 58-foot drop, the Hurricane at Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort sends riders through a dark funnel before they exit into a pool one long scare later.

The resort is incredibly sprawling, and shuttles swimsuit-clad visitors from waterpark to waterpark. It even has a dome where sun-seekers can tan year-round.

“From the midsize properties to large properties, the draw really is the waterparks,” says Carla Minksy of the Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau.

“Some of the midsize resorts really cater to the little ones with zero-depth pools, swings and geysers. Then, we have ones that are really for the teen crowd with extreme looping rides.”

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A family can easily grow along with Wisconsin Dells waterparks. Carla says, “I took my kids from the time they were toddlers to full grown. Our son is in college and he recently took his grad school exams. I asked him what he was going to do to celebrate; he’s going to Wisconsin Dells waterparks.”

Not all waterpark visitors come with

children in tow. “A full 25 percent of people who come, come without children,” Carla says. “We get couples and groups of friends who might do it in more of a grown-up way. They rent a luxury cabana with a kitchen and air conditioning. It’s a chance for grown-ups to do more adventurous rides that they couldn’t do if children were along.”

Visitors to any of the Wisconsin Dells waterparks leave with great memories, but the resorts also are known in the waterpark industry as the trendsetters. Emily McNamara, aquatics and marketing manager at Wild Water West in Sioux Falls, says, “Wisconsin Dells waterparks are a great example of forwardthinking in the waterpark industry.

We look to them for ideas and leadership.” Wild Water West’s wave pool was inspired by similar pools at the Wisconsin destination, Emily says.

Waterpark owners in The Dells never rest on their laurels, Carla adds. “Our town is just a little over 5,000 permanent residents. The owners and managers of all the waterparks grew up here and often have kids in school here. They have a friendly, but fierce competition to have the newest in waterslides.”

Waterslide manufacturers want to debut their newest products in Wisconsin Dells because of its reputation as the waterpark capital of the world. “If it takes off in Dells, that’s a huge success for them,” she says. The owners and managers of the waterparks “live for superlatives. They want to be the biggest, best or wettest. But, they really do it for the visitors.”

So, what is the most common sound heard at waterparks?

Screaming.

“I’m not sure there are words” when going down one of the wild waterslides, Carla offers. “For a person who makes their living with words, I am usually screaming.

Other times, you’re just laughing.

It’s a moment of abandon. I don’t care what age you are, it’s a gleeful experience. Screaming is allowed.”

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Refine and Sculpt Your Body with Biogenie Body Contouring

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wimsuit season is right around the corner, but are you ready to bare your skin? For many women beyond their twenties, the answer is a resounding no. Aging skin is a common complaint because it naturally loses its elasticity and can begin to sag and have an unhealthy-looking appearance, no matter how much they weigh or how active they are. The culprits, fluid retention and excess fatty tissue, can actually cause skin to appear bulky, dimpled and unattractive which is often intensified even more by the presence of toxins. Although maintaining a healthy lifestyle with exercise and a balanced diet are extremely important, they often aren’t enough to completely solve the problem. For a local Sioux Falls physician who has battled this problem, Biogenie Body Contouring at Body Sculpting Day Spa has been an answer to her prayers.

According to the physician, “Sometime in December 2008, I was dieting and exercising to lose weight because maintaining a healthy weight A local Sioux Falls client has always been a large Before Treatment part of my life. However, I continued to put on weight even though I was going to the gym three times a week!” She remembers, “I was watchAfter 10 weeks following Biogenie ing tv one night and I saw a commercial for BiogBody Contouring Treatments enie Body Contouring. I was curious about the treatment, and since they had a promotion going on I thought, ‘Why not? Nothing else I’m doing is working.’ I was getting at a point that my weight was getting out of control and I didn’t know what to do.”

After just one treatment, she was pleasantly surprised with the results, feeling a difference in how her clothes fit immediately. “I was thinking, ‘Wow this is fantastic.’

By my third treatment, I hadn’t dropped a size but I could see contour in my shape and my skin felt better and I felt better, so I decided to keep on going.”

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Today, she is still committed to Biogenie Body Contouring and the incredible results she has benefited from it. “With the Biogenie treatment my skin tone has never been better and my energy level is incredible. That’s why I really, really like this treatment.”

And as good as having the additional energy is, she also loves the results she can see in the mirror.

She smiles, “I have lost about six sizes, which I have maintained. I think Biogenie is wonderful and that it’s well worth the money I pay for it. In addition to my weight loss, I feel relaxed and energetic after. My diet has improved and I continue to work out, but I still eat the same treats that I love.”

Body Sculpting Day Spa Offers • Bio-Visage • Biogenie Body Treatment • Massage • Body Wraps • European Facials • Microdermabrasion • Waxing • PAB French Skincare • Total Beauty Mineral Make-Up • Airbrush Tanning • Infrared Sauna with Color Therapy Not only does she look her best, she also feels it. “I get up in the morning and jump out of bed. I love to go to work knowing I look my best because when I look good I feel good. It’s a big part of my life and will continue to be. I love to look at myself in the mirror and feel beautiful. I didn’t used to feel that way but I’ve captured that again and I plan to keep it.”

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Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa Model: Brittney As more and more celebrities get their hair cut into this boyishStylist: yet-still-feminine style, the Pixie continues its reign as a top choice Emilee

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for short, sexy hair in 2014. To maintain its shape, you’ll want to schedule regular trims every four to six weeks.

Bob

Bob hairstyles are in no danger of going out of style. The most popular look is a chin-grazing bob and the longer “demibobs”, or long bobs, which are cut somewhat blunt and just above the shoulders.

Fringe Bangs

Adding long, wispy bangs can dramatically alter your look. The most flattering, lowmaintenance fringe is cut diagonally rather than straight across and hits at the bridge of your nose.

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Pair a pretty lace skirt with a chunky, large belt. Add a cowgirl hat as the finishing touch to your halter top and jeans. Swap your sandals or wedges for cowgirl boots.

However, avoid becoming thematic at all costs. Don’t pair too many Western pieces together. Instead, be sure to

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mix slouchy denims, plaid shirts, chunky belts and boots in with regular pieces, or feature one prominent Western element in your outfit.

For sexier interpretations you might mix an embellished crop top, slinky dress or silk trench coat with dusty cowgirl boots, or even a pair of denim overalls with heels.

No matter how you choose to pair it, this is definitely a lighthearted trend with which you can have a lot of fun!

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Sioux Falls Winlectric Lighting 709 N. Kiwanis Ave. 605-338-0414 • www.sfwinlectriclighting.com Add serious curve appeal to your space!

The dramatic metal body features unusual crescent-shaped accents and a slick polished nickel finish for a contemporary flair.

Prices vary

Eddy Joy Baby Boutique

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5005 S. Western Ave., Suite 170 605-275-0014 Babiators: If you lose or break these safe, durable Babiators within the first year, you will receive a free replacement pair!

Price: $20

University of Sioux Falls

1101 W. 22nd St www.usiouxfalls.edu Go Cougars! Shop themed gifts and apparel, as well as new and used textbooks. Prices vary.

Body Garage

6301 South Minnesota Ave., Suite 300 605-334-2443 www.bodygaragemd.com Get a jump-start on your tan with our brandnew self-tanning line! Our new Fake Bake products will provide you with that envious glow just in time for summer!

Prices vary

Belle Touché Salon & Day Spa

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5005 S. Western Ave., Suite 180 605-275-6200 Let us treat you to a fresh look with the season’s new limited-edition Culture Clash spring/summer collection. Brings a world of color in one harmonious palette.

Prices vary

Granite Accents Inc.

2821 W. Sixth Street 605-338-4088 • www.graniteaccents.com Our newest product: backsplashes made from recycled granite. Use with other tiles or alone for a finished look with your granite countertops.

Price: $15.75/sq. ft.

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South Dakota Pork Producers Council

1-800-830-PORK (7675) • www.sdppc.org Purchase pork from your favorite supermarket or meat market, OR buy a pork meal at your favorite restaurant anywhere in the United States.

Dirt Road Diamond Boutique

2312 W 69th St, Ste 150 Sioux Falls Accessorize with these Unique handmade statement pieces from various designers and also some favorites from the amazing line Virgin Saints and Angels ...Wear It...

Believe It! $75-$300

Mode

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5015 S. Western Ave., Suite 170 605-334-MODE (6633) mode105@shopmodestore.com Maxis, Maxis, Maxis. So cute so many ways!

Next to a great pair of denim capris, they are a spring and summer essential.

Several colors to choose from.

Price: $24.99

Ride Empowered

945 S. Marion Road, Suite 109 605-275-5580 www.rideempowered.com The Maven by Roland Sands Design is just one of the spectacular pieces of women’s motorcycle apparel available.

Price: $580

Fit My Feet Orthothics & Shoes

2105B S. Minnesota Ave. 605-274-0138 www.fitmyfeet.biz Birkenstock features cork and latex footbeds, designed to mirror the shape of a healthy foot and provide a natural walking environment.

Prices vary

Forget Me Not Gift Boutique

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5005 S. Western Ave., Suite 110 605-335-9878 Chavez for Charity is a collection of bracelets created to raise money and awareness for some of today’s most important charitable initiatives.

25% of gross proceeds go to each charity.

Price: $10

Handy Man Plumbing Superstore

910 E. 10th Street 605-336-0316 • www.handymanhome.com 36” x 21” Bertch bathroom vanity cabinet in rustic alder wood with dawn stain. This cabinet comes with the “premium” option that has the drawers that close “like a Cadillac’s trunk!”

Prices vary

Young and Richard’s

Frisbees Kitchen & Bath Showroom

4009 S. Minnesota Ave. 605-338-6321 • FrisbeesInc.com Stream music, right in the shower with you! The Kohler Moxie showerhead holds a portable wireless speaker that pairs wirelessly with Bluetooth®-enabled devices to deliver high-quality audio to your shower. The speaker docks directly into the showerhead, so your music is closer than ever when showering.

Price - $139 – White, $179 – Brushed Nickel or Oil Rubbed Bronze

222 S. Phillips Ave. 605-336-2815 • youngandrichards.com Have you tried our homemade fudge? It is the creamiest, most delicious fudge ever! Perfect Mother’s Day gift and we ship nationwide. Buy 1 pound, get a half pound free!

Price: $14.99/lb.

Arthur-Johnson Shoes

2804 W. 41st Street (41st & Kiwanis Ave.) 605-334-5751 The best selection of BIRKENSTOCK footwear is at ARTHUR-JOHNSON SHOES. GIZEH in cork.

Price: $119.95

Power Brokers Inc.

2810 W. Benson Road 605-334-7355 www.powerbrokersinc.com Used will do. Now selling gently used motorcycle riding apparel on consignment. Check out items in the store and online.

Prices vary

Nearly New, Barely Used Uniform Consignment

801 N. Cliff Ave. 605-274-3464 www.nearlynewbarelyused.com Gently used uniforms and scrubs for men and women. Numerous fun prints and colors in all sizes. Accessories include stethoscopes, surgical caps and name badge holders. New arrivals daily! Now accepting uniforms and scrubs, get 40% of what they sell for. Friend us on Facebook for new arrivals, sales, and special events.

Prices vary

Dakota Spirit

3910 West 59th St. 605-373-0414 www.dakotaspirit.com Bows for every occasion! Custom-made for your special group!

Price: $10 - $18

Mahlander’s Appliance & Lighting

130 N. Minnesota Ave. 605-336-7798 • www.mahlanders.com From foyers to islands, the Adams Grand Hotel banded globe pendants will add modern drama to your home. Available at Mahlander’s in two sizes in oilrubbed bronze or antique nickel.

Price: $599 – $859

First Class Dental Care

6703 S. Louise Ave. 605-271-9330 • www.firstclassdentalcare.com Snap-On Smile is an easy and painless way to have a beautiful smile. It snaps over teeth for an affordable, instant smile makeover!

Prices vary

Gunderson’s Jewelers

The Bridges at 57th & Western 2109 W. 57th St. 605-338-9060 • www.gundersons.com From Soldier to Soldier Bracelet The FSTS bracelets are a stylish fashion statement with a conscience and a powerful fundraiser in honor of our veterans. For each bracelet sold, $20 goes to Homes for our Troops.

Get yours today!

Prices: Starting at $95

Hello Gorgeous

411 Broadway Valley Springs, SD 57068 605-757-6157 • www.hellogorgeousinc.com Tired of traditional medicines? Improve your health using doTERRA essential oils. Use daily internally, aromatically and topically.

Price: $20

Homeology

216 First Ave. Rock Rapids, Iowa 712-472-3822 www.facebook.com/ HomeologyRockRapids 248 Hwy. 71 S. Arnolds Park, Iowa 712-472-8131 www.facebook.com/HomeologyBoji Shop our large selection of custom-made silk flower arrangements, centerpieces, wall sconces, wreaths and plants.

Prices: $49.99 - $349.99

Savvy

2425 S. Shirley Ave., Suite 112 605-274-2882 Celebrate your source of power.

With the new Chakra collection from Dogeared Jewelry.

Prices: Starting at $96

You’ve Been Framed

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5015 S. Western Ave. Suite 140 605-361-9229 Empowering individuals to actively create the world they want to live in. Discover the beauty and elements of positive energy with these USA made bangles!

Prices Start at $24

The Economy Shop

1308 S. Main St Rock Valley, Iowa 51247 712-476-5531 Check out our SPORTS ZONE: Under Armour - Nike Champion - Puma - Fila Saucony - The North Face and so many more.

Prices vary

Montgomery’s Furniture

1725 W. 41st St. 605-332-4400 www.montgomerysfurniture.com Stop into Montgomery’s and check out our large selection of rustic accessories.

This beautiful piece is an artful blend of leather, hide, fur and beadwork. It will add interest and texture to any surface.

Lots of sizes and colors and each one is unique. Stop in today!

Prices vary

Body Sculpting Day Spa

5026 S. Marion Road 605-977-2639 • www.bodysculptingdayspa.net Pamper yourself or that expectant mother with the gift of relaxation. Basq Skin Care — The No. 1 skin-care formula for pregnant women. All products are safety, allergy and sensitivity tested. Addresses stretch marks, swelling, toning and tightening.

Price: $61.50

Try It Again

2101 W. 41st Street, Suirte 29 605-362-9000 www.mahlanders.com Get a great brand-name summer look for much less Prices vary

Combined Pool & Spa

3520 S. Western Ave. 605-334-6659 www.combinedpoolandspa.com Solair Shade Solutions create a cool, comfortable outdoor living area that you can use any time of the day. You’ll have more usable space for entertaining, hanging out with family and friends, or just relaxing with a cool drink. It’s like adding a whole new room to your house.

Price: Starting at $1,495

First Impressions

775 10th Street Rock Valley, Iowa 712-476-2945 Getting ready for spring with this print of our favorite pastime.

Each print is 19” x 24” with other sizes available.

Price: $260

The Diamond Room

3501 W. 57th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-362-0008 Are you feeling HOT, HOT, HOT… Check out this hot pink designer watch from the MICHAEL KORS designer collection - sure to spice up any warrobe!

Prices vary

Southeastern Hair Design & Day Spa

1701 E. 69th Street (605) 332-5115, www.siouxfallshair.com Brilliance by Wella embodies a sensorial dimension with triple-blend care technology and diamond dust.

Multi-level conditioning products for all hair textures. Allureʼs Best of Beauty Award Winner in 2012 for Best Shampoo and Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair.

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4908 S. Louise Ave. 605-275-5565 • www.suitesweat.com Vibacore- helps to reduce cellulite, increased circulation, core conditioning and stability, enhanced metabolism, increased bone mineral density, improved lymphatic flow. Price- Included as part of the sauna session

Schoppert’s Piano Gallery

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All Day Café and Goodnight Bar A Fresh Idea for Food in the City

By Thea Miller Ryan • Photos by Susan DeWitte Photography

All Day Café & Goodnight Bar

2101 W. 41st Street 605-274-7711 • 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday • www.alldaycafe.net

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eople keep asking what the All Day Café and Goodnight Bar is like inside the old restaurant space at the Western Mall. It’s not like anything Sioux Falls has seen before. It’s not similar to any other place, and the food isn’t like any found in this town yet. It’s all new.

It’s safe to say the All Day Café features a brunch menu – the kind where breakfast is served all day, but dinner isn’t missing. In fact, the dinner

menu changes all the time.

The restaurant presents complex flavors, unique ways of combining foods and totally new ideas to the foodies of Sioux Falls, courtesy of Chef Jayson Reynolds.

Chef Reynolds, formerly of Denver, created the menu himself, drawing from the type of menu items hot in larger cities. “We wanted to bring food that can be positive and start the movement toward unique flavors and simple ingredients,” he says. “It’s not the typical chislic, walleye, salmon or breakfast foods you find here already.”

So, what IS the All Day Café? It’s a sunny, open café with a bar on one side, a bakery at the front, and citrusy green booths and ’60s mod tablecloths spread throughout. There’s a little gift area for some kitschy shopping and plenty of places to hook up a laptop for coffee and work, or for grabbing a table for a gathering of wit, wisdom and dining.

And the food? It’s mostly Southern, with a trendy twist, Chef Reynolds says. It is an oyster po’ boy on an Amoroso roll with a salt and pepper dusting, tomato aioli, home-made cucumber onion relish, cut lettuce and Sriracha sauce on the side. It’s also panned shrimp and gouda-herbed grits with onion petals, blistered tomatoes, crawfish and Tasso low country sauce. It’s a skirt steak and eggs, a crab BLT, caprese poached eggs, smoothies and delicious breakfast cocktails.

Chef Reynolds’ favorite: A chicken sandwich on one of those soft Amoroso rolls from Philadelphia – the kind people associate with a good cheese-steak sandwich, he says. He adds Swiss cheese, made-in-house rooster hot sauce and a cabbage slaw made to order.

Visit the All Day Café and Goodnight Bar or go to SFW alldaycafe.net for more information.

Dine

Where

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A partial listing of some of the finest restaurants and dining establishments throughout the Sioux Empire.

Bro’s Brasserie Americano 334 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls 605-275-3181 www.facebook.com/BrosBrasserie Cuisine: American Fresh fish, steaks, homemade pastas and specialty desserts in a beautiful downtown setting.

Grille 100 – At Holiday Inn City Centre 100 West Eighth St. Sioux Falls 605-339-2000 www.sfcchotel.com/sioux-falls-dining.php Cuisine: American Fine dining in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Grille 100 specializes in local and regional fare, including steaks, seafood, pasta and salads.

K 401 E. 8th St., Suite 128 (8th & Railroad) Sioux Falls 605-336-3315 k-restaurant.com Cuisine: American Chef Kristina Kuehn’s menu is small in size, but big in choices. New weekly dinner menu for a special occasion or fine-dining experience.

Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood 1415 Grand Falls Blvd.

Larchwood, Iowa 712-777-7777 www.grandfallscasinoresort.com/diningruthies.aspx Cuisine: steak and seafood Enjoy a succulent steak or fresh seafood cooked to perfection in the quiet and elegant atmosphere of Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood at Grand Falls Casino.

Safari Bar and Grill 25795 475th Avenue (N on Cliff Ave) Renner, SD 605-231-4835 www.safaribargrill.com Cuisine: American Great food, beverages and unique atmosphere with mounted animals.

Tinner’s Bar and Grill 449 W. 69th St. Sioux Falls 605-271-2754 tinnersgrill.com Cuisine: American Featuring dry-aged steaks, Angus beef burgers and chislic.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 4021 N. Bobhalla Drive Sioux Falls 605-271-2500 www.beefobradys.com Cuisine: sports bar/restaurant Burgers, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, wings and special entrees for guests dining near the Sanford Sports Complex.

The District 4521 West Empire Place Sioux Falls 605-271-5600 www.thedistrictsf.com Cuisine: wood-fire menu Carefully hand-cut meats on wood-fire grill. Sophisticated dishes to classic favorites.

Woody’s Bar and Grill 900 S. Marion Road Sioux Falls 605-271-8497 Online: www.sfwoodys.com Cuisine: American Starters, hamburgers, sandwiches and pizzas on the west side of Sioux Falls.

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Spring salads Perfect for an Easy Lunch or Dinner Asian Pasta Salad

Ingredients 2 Tbsps. sliced almonds 2 Tbsps. unsalted sunflower seed kernels 1 (8-oz.) package Chinese noodles, crumbled (such as ka-me) 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1/3 cup less-sodium beef broth 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsps. canola oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped green onions 1 (10-oz.) package angel hair slaw Preparation 1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, sunflower seed kernels, and noodles to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently.

2. Combine vinegar, broth, sugar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

3. Combine toasted noodle mixture, green onions, and slaw in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, tossing well to combine. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. *Recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com Stacey Legrand, Cooking Light

Broccoli, Grape and Pasta Salad Ingredients 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta 1 lb. fresh broccoli 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup diced red onion 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp. salt 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved 8 cooked bacon slices, crumbled Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and 52

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fragrant, stirring halfway through.

2. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

3. Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small pieces using tip of a paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems, and finely chop stems.

4. Whisk together mayonnaise and next four ingredients in a large bowl; add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving. *Recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com Southern Living

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By Jill Funke

2014 Ford Explorer

Remember summer vacations when the family packed into the station wagon and headed for fun and interesting destinations? The Ford Explorer is not that iconic family station wagon. The large crossover SUV powerfully transports its occupants on their interesting summertime excursions. Best-in-class fuel economy, refined interior including a soft-touch dashboard, and rear privacy glass will destigmatize the once-dreaded family vacation. And a six-speaker sound system and a trip computer make the journey as enjoyable as the arrival.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

What vehicle would be more fun for summer than the Volkswagen Beetle? This classic now boasts more passenger room, better cargo space and is available with a diesel engine for better fuel economy. An interior designed with an eye on the original Beetle, the two door, four passenger 2014 model winks knowingly at its classic predecessor, combining a sporty feel with a relaxing ride. Feel the wind in your hair with the Beetle convertible, which boasts a standard power-operated fabric top.

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Summer would not be complete without convertibles. The BMW 435i Convertible is a great choice if cruising down the road in optimal top-down style is your number one pleasure. Hate feeling windblown after a country drive on a warm night? The 435i has gone to such great lengths to preserve the tranquility of travel that even with the retractable hardtop down, the seat belts don’t flutter in the wind. Completing the luxury package are audio and phone controls located on the console and the steering wheel.

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By Jennifer Dumke Photos by Photos by Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

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pothecary jars, crisp white trim, and large windows left uncovered as if they are breathing fresh air themselves, all come together to form the casual and simplistic chic of this partially renovated home. Starting with a welcoming foyer that showcases an eclectic gilded gold-framed mirror and neutral tufted bench, a large wrought-iron chandelier takes a turn with a subtle, ornate style that remains utilitarian with its warm glow.

Hardwood floors are finished with a natural wood stain that contrasts with the creamy white wood trim and doors. The walls are a muted grey that does its job blending into the background, easing the distraction so the eye can focus on the home’s true character.

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Although the home, which was custom-built in 1997, has great bones, the homeowners opted to add a touch of Texas to certain areas to accommodate their personality and existing furniture. Since living in the home for 16 months, they have made the majority of modifications on the main floor and continue to tackle other areas.

Rather than having a formal dining room, the homeowners opted to convert the once-dedicated dining space into a wine room. An extension of their eclectic taste is found in the accessories and collectibles. A cowhide rug, clear glass coffee table and pewter walls are great conversation starters for guests while making the homeowners feel right at home. For this space, rather than white trim, they opted for a darker charcoal molding, which sets the stage for a grand black painted wine armoire. An open bay window is a passage for natural light and adds just the right amount of cozy ambiance to accompany the soft, dual fabric chairs.

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Like an invitation for serenity, the main floor family room is breathtaking with a sky-high ceiling and an entire wall composed of nine separate windows; all left uncovered. Wood floors are softened with an oriental rug where dual chenille sofas in a warm, caramel color are perfectly nestled. Once containing a simple fireplace and mantle, parts of the living room were renovated by the homeowners with the help of general contractor Craig Houg to accommodate their personal style and the scale of the room. The open space and high ceilings afforded the opportunity to add embellishments to the existing bookcases and fireplace to create a large media wall. Molding was added to the dual bookcases, which flank the black granite fireplace. The final touch was to add a flat-screen television above the fireplace, perfect for casual living.

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An open flow of the family room, casual dining area and kitchen was a must for the family and a relatively simple renovation. Refinished wood floors were stained a natural tone that anchors the lightness of the walls and ceilings. The casual dining area features more natural wood tones with a large, round wood table surrounded by light grey slipcover chairs. Double patio doors lead to an outdoor deck that the family uses often during the warmer months. The large kitchen received a major face-lift by painting the

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cabinets a crisp white, refinishing the wood floors and adding coats of fresh paint in pale tones. Stainless-steel appliances from Karl’s blend with the hardware and the modern chic of the casual dining chandelier. A white subway tile backsplash flows effortlessly into grey and white granite countertops. An oversized center island features matching granite and is left clean and simple with clear glass accents. In the end, the successful remodel of the kitchen, dining and family room is a tasteful blend of personal style and nostalgia for their home state.

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Just off the foyer, a spacious master bedroom is a fusion of softness and sunlight. A variety of pale fabrics all come together to contrast with the darker wood tones of the furniture.

A velvet tufted headboard, tan upholstered chairs nestled in the bay window and soft carpets make for a serene feel. Meanwhile, the dark burl nightstand with marble top and a large gentlemen’s cabinet add style and function. Pewter trim and vaulted ceilings create a spacious feel.

Flowing from the master bedroom is the master bath. Creamy travertine elongated tile is given depth with a

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Similar tile, in a scaled-down size, covers the cabinet tops and accentuates a white oblong trough sink. A built-in shelf unit houses linens and wicker baskets while leading to the separate walk-in shower area.

For guests, an elegant yet simplistic powder bath is conveniently located off the kitchen. Like a little sliver from a grand palace, a crystal pendant light fixture from Mahlander’s Appliance and Lighting sets aglow an art deco style mirror, pedestal sink, grey walls and wood floors.

Perfect for entertaining or hosting large family gatherings, the second story features two guest bedrooms and an office in addition to a child’s room. Walking up the open, winding staircase, a full view of the family room is a treat for the eye and prepares for the upper level. At the top of the stairs, a built-in bookcase displays a variety of reading materials and even offers cozy seating with an upholstered chair. For more in-depth studying or crafts, a pink-hued office stays feminine and light with a simple wooden desk and antique chair. The white painted trim and doors glide from room to room and tie in the upper areas to the renovated spaces.

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And while keeping with the overall feel of the home, the homeowners took advantage of these additional guest bedrooms to display family heirlooms and nostalgic items. One bedroom even showcases pieces of Suzani, a type of embroidered and decorative tribal textiles made from silk or cotton thread.

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Previously renovated, the homeowners were pleased with the look and feel of the lower level full bath. The floors are heated and covered in a travertine tile that extend into the shower where they

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are given a burst of color with the occasional piece of sage green glass. A hammered copper sink feels at home with the warmth of the color palette.

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But when it comes to relaxation, play time or parties, the lower level is where to be. Patio doors lead to an outdoor space and park-like backyard. Back inside, a television viewing area, game tables, exercise room and an additional guest bedroom provide endless options for family members and guests. So whether curling up in front of the fireplace or hosting a large gathering, this grand home boasts a style thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fusion of heritage and modern chic.

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Heat Fire Things Up Outdoors Pits Combine Innovation, Conservation

By Jennifer Dumke

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e’ve all heard of spring cleaning, but how about spring greening?

That’s right, new life is sprouting all around outdoors, enticing us to take in the sun and start thinking about summer. But before we get ahead of ourselves, why not take advantage of this precursor to summer to think about updating or building an outdoor living space.

One of the hottest trends for the yard is a fire pit. They make for a great gathering spot as the sun goes down and are relatively inexpensive, easy to use and— thanks to modern technology—can be just as beautiful as they are beneficial to the environment. The latest on the market is a granite fire pit. What makes it unique is that it’s built using recycled granite.

“The popularity for fire pits is still strong. But in regard to new trends, we noticed it was basically more options using man-made products,” says Terry Woessner, maintenance manager for Granite Accents Inc. “Since granite has been a top choice for things like outdoor kitchens and benches, why not find a way to use the remnants to offer more outdoor options like a fire pit.”

So to breathe new life into the valuable granite just lying in the landfill, Granite Accents purchased a stone recycler machine. “It works by using a hydraulic press to cut the small remnant into the shape you want,” Terry adds.

Since granite is the only natural stone that will hold up to the high temperatures of an outdoor fire pit, it provides a lot of options.

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“The concept is just getting started, but the comments we’ve heard are positive,” says Judy Thompson, who works in sales for Granite Accents.

“People like that we’re reusing recycled materials and creating something beautiful that can even be a companion to other projects, like an outdoor kitchen.”

Although Granite Accents has been using the machine for less than a year, the company already has seen the trend take off and hopes it continues to grow. “Our initial goal was to reuse the granite remnants from projects like countertops,” Judy says.

“Rather than throw the valuable granite into the landfill, using a recycling machine allows us to cut down on waste and combine the popularity of fire pits and natural granite. It’s a good fit for everybody.”

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To date, Granite Accents is the only business in town that recycles granite for fire pits and can use the recycled stone for pavers as well.

“Most people have never considered granite an option for a fire pit, so it’s really exciting,” Terry says.

The best part is that homeowners can enjoy the beauty of a fire pit without breaking the bank or their backs.

“They are competitively priced and easy to put together,” Terry says. “You literally make a circle and keep stacking the pieces.” But for those less handy, he offers reassurance that professional installation is available for a fee.

So the next time you want to enjoy the beauty of granite, the warmth of a crackling fire and feel good about helping the environment, choose a recycled granite fire pit. They offer all of these benefits and much more. sfw

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Exercise Options Blossom in Spring But Poor Transition to Outdoors Can Lead to Injury

By Jody Gust Photo by Margaret Pennock

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f you enjoy the sound of nature, changing scenery, and the earth beneath your feet, the arrival of spring provides a fresh venue. To maximize your workout benefits and to minimize injuries, embrace a balance between regimens and environments.

“The change of season can be a great motivator for outdoor exercise, but an improper transition can lead to overuse injuries,” says Aaron Olson, DPT, ATC, CSCS, of Orthopedic Institute.

“A common mistake in the spring is going out there and overdoing it,” he adds.

“One thing we see, especially with runners, is because they can run four to five miles on a treadmill indoors, they think it will be the same when they are outdoors.”

Switching up the workout environment introduces terrain differences. In preparation for that first outdoor run or walk, Aaron recommends adding hill work into your treadmill runs.

“We get a lot of overuse injuries from downhill running,” he says. “There is more load on the body eccentrically – on tendons and muscles that aren’t used to it after winter. Also make sure you’re shortening your stride, focusing on quicker foot turn, and keeping body alignment.”

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On a treadmill, you’re walking or running to keep up with the belt.

“When walking or running outdoors, you’re actually putting force to the ground and pushing the ground past you so you’re using different muscle groups,” he explains.

The same applies to walking. No matter the distance walked on a treadmill, it will be different outdoors.

“You are probably going to have new areas of soreness as you transition to the outdoor things,” he warns.

To soothe sore muscles, Aaron recommends using a foam roller for softtissue work.

“It’s like a poor man’s massage,” he says. “When we overdo it or even from prolonged positions in our daily life, we get restrictions and increased tone in our muscles. The roller works to help decrease tone and smooth that muscle tissue out – to get rid of some of the knots and to improve flexibility.

Hold pressure to get those especially tight areas to release.”

Activity guidelines suggest five to seven days per week for 30 minutes to 1 hour. “Obviously if you choose walking, you will need to be toward the higher end of that time spectrum versus running in order to maintain a healthy body weight,” Aaron explains.

“Whatever the activity may be – try to get some daily.”

Aaron says rotational sports such as golf, tennis and Frisbee become popular in the spring. “Because we do a lot of straight-line activities in the gym during the winter, now is a good time to start incorporating some rotational movements into your training,” he advises. “I tell golfers that if they want to avoid injury, they need to get a few swings in before the season starts. It prepares their bodies for a motion that they haven’t used in a while.”

If you are currently struggling with nagging aches and pains but hope to up your activity level this spring, Aaron says now is the time to take care of unresolved issues. If issues persist, consult a health-care practitioner. sfw

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Bless You!Expert Answers to Keep You in the Know about Your Nose

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here’s the windup to the sneeze that sends everyone scattering, the trail of tissues on the floor, and even the coughing attack that interrupts an important presentation or phone call. Yes, most everyone can identify with these scenarios. After all, nearly 30 percent of adults are affected by these symptoms. It’s called rhinitis. The term sounds like a complex name for something as basic as a runny nose, but for perennial sufferers, it’s not to be taken lightly.

Here are a few things to know about your nose that might lead to a healthier life.

Daniel Todd, MD and FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) with Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat, has been working with nasal complaints for two decades and explains the important role the nose plays.

“The nose is the organ where we really interface with our environment. It’s the initial filter, warmer and humidifier for our lungs. When it’s inflamed and congested, we’re miserable,” he says. In other words, your nose is like the centralair system in your house. Almost all of us can identify

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with something so vital not working properly and the negative effect it can have on you and your family.

One key to getting help is to understand what type of rhinitis you have. Basic rhinitis can be identified through common symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose. However, like most medical conditions, there are various types. In this case, it’s seasonal (allergic) and vasomotor (nonallergic), and sufferers who go from basic rhinitis to allergic or nonallergic will feel the added complications. “Allergic rhinitis displays additional symptoms, like sneezing, coughing and headache, making this condition much more severe,” Dr. Todd says.

He also explains that allergies are, in essence, your own immune system reacting to airborne molecules that should be ignored, but for some reason are not. The result is a reaction. If the allergens are pollens, for example, the symptoms are seasonal. Their symptoms tend to provoke more histaminic reactions, such as itchy, watery eyes or sneezing and runny nose. It’s important to note that allergic rhinitis can also be nonseasonal.

“If you suffer reactions from dust mites, mold or pet

dander, they can present themselves year-round. This type tends to be more congestion and drainage, with less histaminic symptoms,” Dr. Todd says.

{ } “Your nose is the initial filter, warmer and humidifier for our lungs. When it’s inflamed and congested, we’re miserable.” ~ Daniel Todd, MD, FACS Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat

Unfortunately, Dr. Todd says he encounters a lot of rhinitis patients with no identifiable allergies. “These patients may be sensitive to many irritants in a nonallergic mechanism. We sort of lump these into the category of nonallergic or vasomotor rhinitis.” But this takes immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, off the table as a treatment option, Dr. Todd says. Allergy shots are not really a medicine but a desensitizing injection to build tolerance that uses the same substance to which the person is allergic. The good news, Dr. Todd says, is that these patients will respond to some types of medication for allergy patients, such as nasal steroid sprays, antihistamines or decongestants.

But what triggers rhinitis and how can it be treated? Those might be loaded questions. “Finding the cause of the inflammation can be easy in some, but virtually impossible in others. Obviously, a virus or invading bacteria can cause a temporary inflammation, but for those with a more constant rhinitis, we need to look deeper,” Dr. Todd says. As for treatments, he suggests scheduling an appointment with your physician for an official diagnosis and treatment plan. For mild cases associated with an identified allergy, he says nasal sprays, antihistamines and simple avoidance can work.

Despite the fact there is no cure for rhinitis and its many forms, it’s probably not lethal and can be controlled with proper measures and medications. The best course of action is to be aware of your condition and be prepared. sfw

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Never Too Young Family Saved by Early Diagnosis and a Doctor’s Persistence

By Kristi Dorn for Sanford Health

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ou hear all the warnings, and everyone thinks that it’s never going to happen to them. And that’s what I thought.” At age 24, Amy Goodrich was diagnosed with melanoma.

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It happens when your skin’s DNA is damaged so severely that it cannot be repaired.

This triggers your skin cells to mutate and rapidly multiply, which forms tumors.

An itch that wouldn’t quit Last summer Amy went to her regular doctor with a simple observation.

“There was a mole on my lower back,” Amy says. “It had been there a long time, but it just really started to itch.” After having the mole removed, Amy got the call that changed her world. “They called and said ‘Yep. It’s melanoma.’”

Amy asked her primary care physician, Mary Berg, MD, for a dermatologist recommendation. Sanford Dermatologist Jacob Kusmak, MD, met with Amy that same day.

Dr. Kusmak and Amy decided that she should have a lymph node biopsy to ensure that the cancer had not spread into her bloodstream. She also started having regular follow-ups with an oncologist. Dr. Kusmak also recommended that all of Amy’s immediate family get checked.

“That’s when I started realizing that this was way more serious then I had thought,” Amy says.

Genetics can play a large role in the occurrence of melanoma, so it wasn’t too long before Amy’s parents and her two sisters all had appointments with Dr. Kusmak.

“I kind of thought it was maybe a bit of overkill,” remembers Amy’s mom, Carol. “But we just thought we might as well go in and do it.”

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The ABCDE’s of Skin Checks

The best way to detect skin cancer early is to perform self-exams about once a month. Here’s what you should look for: A – Asymmetric – any spot with one side different than the other B – Borders – any spot with irregular or uneven borders C – Colors – any spot with three or more different colors D – Diameter – any spot bigger than the head of a pencil eraser E – Evolving – any spot that is changing

Carol and Amy’s 26-year-old sister, Kristi VanDeRostyne, also were diagnosed with melanoma. Carol and Kristi had surgery to remove the cancer that had started to form under their skin.

Sun smarts Amy, Kristi and Carol were all very fortunate that their melanomas were diagnosed early. While there are many contributing factors to the development of melanoma, the biggest is too much exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays.

“We are seeing more and more melanoma in younger, Caucasian women,” remarks Dr. Kusmak. “And a lot of it has to do with indoor tanning.

Studies show just one session in a tanning bed increases your risk for skin cancer by at least 25 percent.”

While none of the women were avid tanners, the use of sunscreen was never a priority. Now all three are advocates for proper skin care, self-exams and regular checkups.

“I’ve told all my siblings to get checked,” Carol says. “I am just referring everybody I know to Dr. Kusmak.

He was so amazing to our family.”

“I tell people that they need to wear sunscreen,” Kristi says. “They say things about how they never burn, but neither did I and look what happened.”

“It really is never too early to get checked,” reminds Amy. “Just go in and get a baseline map of your skin.

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Hormonal Headaches Headaches That Come with Monthly Cycles

By Donna Farris, for Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

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f you get slammed with headaches that come only at “that time of the month” or get worse with monthly cycles, you can rightly blame your hormones.

“There is some hormonal influence in most female migraine sufferers. It is common to have some worsening a day or two before your period,” says Dr. Carol Miles, a neurologist. Dr. Miles is associated with Neurology Associates, located on the Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center campus, and the Headache Center, 6709 S. Minnesota Ave. “Menstrual migraine” is the term for headaches that happen only around the time of your period or at the time of ovulation. Even if periodrelated headaches are mild, they probably fall into the “migraine” classification.

“Other types of headaches aren’t affected by hormones,” Dr. Miles says.

Migraines usually are characterized by throbbing, pounding pain on one side of the head. Headaches are aggravated by routine activities, and often involve nausea. About 20 percent of migraineurs also experience an “aura,” which often includes visual disturbances such as flashes like lightning.

Any hormonal fluctuation can influence migraines. “Some women start getting headaches with the start of their first menstrual period, or after the birth of a child. Or, they may have headaches that get worse with menopause,” Dr. Miles says.

Stabilizing hormones helps. “We often encourage breastfeeding for at least a year after the birth of a child, as that can break a bad headache cycle,” Dr. Miles says.

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Some migraine patients need preventive and symptomatic treatment. Preventive treatment includes medication such as high blood pressure drugs, anti-epileptic medications and antidepressants, which help reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. Hormonal treatments also can help. Medications such as triptans and over-the-counter analgesics are prescribed to treat symptoms at the time of a migraine attack.

Not all treatment comes in the form of a pill. Botox injections at various sites – between the eyebrows, at the temples, on the back of the head, and on the neck and shoulders – decrease the release of neurotransmitters responsible for pain.

Similar to injections for cosmetic purposes, the injections don’t impact the look of the face, other than perhaps diminishing wrinkles associated with furrowing the brow. These treatments have little or no side effects, and reduce headache frequency and severity by about 50 percent.

Another nonmedication treatment is wearing glasses with therapeutic lenses. Although this approach is intended for chronic daily headache sufferers, some migraine sufferers also experience benefit.

Over-the-counter remedies might work for milder headaches. “If you’re not getting a response, or if you’re taking an over-the-counter medication daily, you should go to your doctor and explore other options,” Dr. Miles says.

There are several nonmedication steps that migraine sufferers can take to prevent headaches.

• Sleep on a regular schedule. “The migraine brain likes routine.

Go to bed and get up at the same time,” Dr. Miles says.

• Eat on a regular schedule, and try to include at least three meals daily. If your schedule prevents you from eating at your normal time, bring along a snack.

• Avoid foods with preservatives, aspartame (NutraSweet), caffeine and alcohol.

• Exercise three to four times a week for at least 20 minutes. It does not have to be strenuous; a walk can be just as beneficial.

• Minimize stressors in your life.

When headaches do strike, stay hydrated. Minimize stimulation, i.e., light, sounds and smells. Go to a dark, quiet room for 20 minutes if you can.

“Migraines are underdiagnosed and undertreated. They affect two out of 10 women – and these are only the ones we know about. If headaches impact your life at all, it’s worth going in to see your doctor,” Dr. Miles says. “Some people just accept migraines as their lot in life. Yet even patients who have ‘tried everything’ can often be helped. Sometimes, it takes so sfw little to really improve quality of life.”

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Gets to the Source of Disorders

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By Jody Gust • Photos by Margaret Pennock

o you scoff at the idea that ancient medicine has medicinal effects but will quaff a daily tonic marketed by a celebrity?

Step aside skeptics. There is a surge of interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as the 6,000-year-old practice of acupuncture garners rave reviews for drug-free healing.

According to Dr. Shwurong Lee of Chinese Acupuncture & Herb Clinic, TCM can have beneficial

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effects on almost any disorder. By managing the flow of qi through the use of acupuncture, effective treatments can be found for an array of disorders, including injury: pain; gynecologic and male problems; internal issues; mental and emotional trouble; and post-chemotherapy and post-surgical therapy.

“People want to know more about alternative medicine,” says Dr. Lee. “They are curious about why it works. Acupuncture uses needles to stimulate blood circulation, promote energy flow and to open blockages, as well as help to discharge wastes.”

Dr. Lee states there is a general understanding that Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach. “People know acupuncture requires no medicine,” he adds.

“A lot of people ask me what the difference is between my acupuncture and other people’s acupuncture,” Dr. Lee says.

“Even in China, there are two kinds of acupuncturists. One is regular acupuncturist and one is acupuncture performed by a TCM doctor. When a regular acupuncturist cures a patient, he doesn’t necessarily go through the route a TCM doctor does.

The TCM doctor differentiates where the problem is coming from and cures not only the target syndrome but he also goes to the source.”

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In short, Dr. Lee says a regular acupuncturist does not practice holistic medicine like TCM doctors, which in turn limits healing results. For example, when treating stress and anxiety disorders, a regular acupuncturist would focus only on points resulting in relaxation. A TCM doctor would spend time differentiating where the problems are stemming from and treat more than just one syndrome.

“This is a holistic medicine approach,” Dr. Lee explains.

“You are not only cured for stress and anxiety, you are also cured for digestion disorder because in Chinese medical theories, all stress and anxiety starts from digestion disorder.”

According to Dr. Lee, the digestion disorder linked to stress and anxiety stems from an “off” digestive system, possible other factors and a lack of strength. The imbalance of one’s health creates a lack of fortitude to manage daily tasks, resulting in stress and anxiety.

Offering pragmatic advice, Dr. Lee says besides eating and exercising properly and keeping a healthy living discipline, it is also important to have a good maintenance schedule. “It will reduce a lot of health problems and will prevent one from getting life-threatening diseases,” he adds.

When seeking an acupuncturist, Dr. Lee recommends being well-informed, asking whether they practice holistic TCM, and inquiring about the acupuncturist’s training background, and experience.

For more questions about TCM or acupuncture, call Dr. Lee at 605-271-1003 or go to www.siouxfallschineseacupuncture.com. sfw SIOUX FALLS WOMAN • a pril/ m a y 2 0 1 4

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or many athletes, the ability to deliver at peak performance consistently is difficult, and no matter how committed they are to conditioning themselves, this fact doesn’t change. They are often plagued by shortness of breath and wheezing, mistakenly assuming that they need to work harder to achieve a higher level of fitness.

What most parents and children don’t realize is that these are common symptoms of the disease asthma. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood and yet many parents know little about it. In the United States, it is estimated that nearly 5 million youngsters under age 18 have this disease. In 1993 alone, asthma was the reason for almost 200,000 hospital stays and about 340 deaths among persons under age 25.”

For Denton Combs, Nurse Practitioner and founder of Denton Combs Center for Excellence in Care, this comes as no surprise. “Sometimes people think that their child is out of shape because they wheeze while exercising and they’ll actually slow down to keep from wheezing.” But the real issue can be much more serious. He notes, “Kids often slow down to stop their symptoms, so in effect they’re decreasing their performance so they don’t have issues, which is a good thing. Asthma can be an extremely dangerous disease.”

With more than 14 years of experience diagnosing and treating allergies, Denton is optimistic about treating many cases of asthma through a regimen of allergy treatments. “A good majority of kids who have asthma have allergy-induced asthma. The good thing about this is that it can be treated and controlled if you can control the allergy.”

“Athletes can suffer from poor performance due to allergy-induced asthma. In these cases, if you can control your allergy, you can control your asthma and dramatically improve your performance.”

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According to Denton, all it takes to determine if asthma is induced by allergies is a series of allergy tests.

“Many times, parents are upset because they didn’t realize this was an option for them. They didn’t want their child to suffer through attacks or change their lifestyle to accommodate it. They wish they would have known this was an option because they would have taken care of it sooner.”

Denton shares, “My success rate is in the mid-90 percent range and if my patients stick to the treatment, the average reduction of symptoms is over 98 percent.” And the reduction of symptoms won’t be the only benefit of treatment. Patients can expect improvements in memory, mood, concentration, sleep, cognitive ability and overall wellness. “These are all affected negatively by allergy symptoms as well as athletic performance.

Patients can expect to experience improvements immediately once they are taking treatments.”

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Stephanie Herseth Sandlin uses wisdom, history and faith as a guide in her life’s pursuits and purpose

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t 43, Stephanie Herseth Sandlin has built a very impressive resumé.

A self-professed perfectionist, she is a prestigious Georgetown University trained lawyer, former Congresswoman, and now a business leader as general counsel and vice president of corporate development at Raven Industries in Sioux Falls.

Born in Aberdeen, Stephanie grew up on a farm in Houghton and graduated from Groton High School. Exceptionally proud of her hardworking Norwegian-German heritage and rural roots, she credits this along with a strong sense of family for making her the woman she is today. She smiles, “I grew up 13 miles from the North Dakota border. Houghton had a population of 99 and we had a restaurant, post office, gas station and grocery store. I think because of my upbringing I have an even greater appreciation and sense of place and community. That tie to the farm, the land and that part of the state is always with me.”

After leaving home to pursue her degree, Stephanie focused primarily on her career, always keeping public service in the forefront.

“Growing up in a family that was dedicated to public service, (Stephanie’s father served in the South Dakota Legislature, her paternal grandfather served as governor and her paternal grandmother was secretary of state.) I witnessed first-hand the responsibilities you assume when entrusted by voters to serve. I learned a lot being my father’s daughter about how to be a trusted public servant.”

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Following in her paternal grandmother’s political footsteps, Stephanie became the first woman from South Dakota to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and at 34, was the youngest woman in the nation to serve in the House. “My mom was the most supportive of my decision to pursue this because she believes in me. She came from a generation of women—whether they stayed at home or were the first to break glass ceilings who believed they should support a woman to get her elected, and boy, did these women support me.”

For the next several years, Stephanie lived and breathed her work. Because of this, she wasn’t sure she would ever experience

the joy of having a family of her own. “I did come to a point in my life where I thought there might be a good chance that I wouldn’t have kids because of the demands and rigors of the particular professional path I’d chosen,” she says. Then seven years ago, Stephanie married the love of her life, Max Sandlin, and was blessed with her son, Zachary, now 5. She shares, “I always thought at some point I’d find the right match because I wanted someone to share my life with, to love unconditionally and who would love me in return. I knew pretty early on in my relationship with Max that I’d found the right one.”

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Today, Stephanie balances her time between a very rewarding but demanding career at Raven Industries and her roles as wife and mother. “I try to be out the door early if my husband isn’t traveling and when I get home, I give Zachary all my time and attention until he goes to bed. I get a solid six to seven hours to sleep. Although, I really need eight hours so I try to take care of myself.” She laughs, “I’ve gotten more disciplined about exercising on the treadmill. I like yoga, but I’m not patient enough for it.”

Professionally, Stephanie has used her legal and leadership expertise to help establish an in-house legal department at Raven Industries. A challenging position, she values the relationships she has formed on the job. “Dan Rykhus, Raven’s president and CEO, has been a terrific coach for us. He had a lot of insight since he’s been with the company for more than

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20 years. I’ve hired two very talented attorneys and we’ve evolved with administrative support from two women who have been with the company a long time and are incredible assets for us. It’s a very dynamic company and it’s exciting to be a part of the change while staying true to what’s made the company successful since the beginning.”

As to how she is able to manage it all, she credits her family and the strength of character and love they shared with her. “I had a really strong relationship with my maternal grandparents. My grandmother always outwardly exhibited her unconditional love for her family. I looked forward to going to her house because I always got big hugs, attention and devotion. It was the safest and most loving place to be. My other grandmother was the matriarch of the family and a very strong woman. I lost both my grandmothers in a matter of four months while I was attending law school.”

Just over a year ago, Stephanie also lost her maternal grandfather with whom she was exceptionally close. “He was a little bit of an introvert and was on the stern side but a core of strength for the family.” She notes, “He was a fiscally conservative Republican and always said, ‘You shouldn’t spend money you don’t have.’ My mom and grandma would tell stories of what a penny pincher he was, but he was a smart investor and managed his money well. My brother and I learned a lot of lessons from him. He was quiet and he had high expectations of you. My grandmother would spoil us with love and attention and special gifts from time to time, and he spoiled us all in the money he set aside to help with our education. He was so generous and so wise and insightful, I miss him terribly.”

Stephanie believes this blend of qualities she was fortunate enough to experience has made her a strong, loving and wise woman.

“The life experiences I’ve been blessed to have, have given me a large reservoir of empathy. I’m so grateful to God and my family that I have this empathy, and I use my talents in a way to help others when it’s necessary and wanted.”

Beyond the drive to excel professionally and be a good mother, Stephanie also likes to “carve out time” to do the things she loves, such as reading a great book, playing the piano (she has played since second grade), watching movies and unplugging at the spa. “I think I’m fairly fun and imaginative when I’m playing with Zachary, and I’m always searching for and fascinated by new information about all sorts of topics so it’s hard to fit these luxuries in. I guess I just can’t help being busy!”

As high-speed and powerful as she currently is, Stephanie still remembers that at heart she is a small-town farm girl who maintains her love for wide-open spaces, genuine people, and her family and friends.

Stephanie shares, “I got to go to law school, be on a ballot, have a great family, earn votes and earn respect. These are things I don’t take for granted. In the future, I may want to slow down a little and really make sure that my priorities are right at the different stages in my life. There just might be this sweet spot before Zachary gives me grandkids where I can read and play the piano and just take time for myself.” sfw

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“I see how busy and successful other women are and wonder how they manage it all.

I believe you have to have a good mix of courage, confidence and creativity to make it work. A really insightful woman I met recently shared some very important advice with me, ‘Unless you take the time and protect the time for the things that are important to you, no one is going to give it to you.

Take it, protect it and guard it.’” ~ Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

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The Fruits of Labor

How Faith Gets the Job Done for Julene Taralson

By Lisa Skelton

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here is a smile at Wal-Mart on Louise Avenue that shoppers don’t get to see, but the store’s associates appreciate. Julene Taralson, Wal-Mart human resources personnel coordinator, cannot help but beam when talking about her job. “I’m dealing with people all the time. I need to be professional and prepared,” she says.

It’s not an easy position caring for more than 500 associates.

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“I am human.

I am not perfect.

I am where I am today because of God’s grace. ~ Julene Taralson

The minute she walks in the door, she is met with questions about benefits, scheduling and payroll. She handles hiring, training and orientation and is helping with the major hiring spree for the new Wal-Mart in Sioux Falls.

But the 23-year Wal-Mart employee says she finds strength through prayer and she credits her mother for teaching her that lesson. “One thing I must do every day, first thing, is have personal quiet time with God. I can tell a huge difference if I haven’t started my day with prayer and listening for God’s direction,” Julene says. Daily Bible study and devotions also are a priority for her, and she says without them she couldn’t do what she does.

“I am human. I am not perfect. I am where I am today because of God’s grace. There is no other reason I should be in this position,” she humbly states. She moved out on her own at age 17, held three jobs and worked her way to the position she holds today. She calls it a valley in her life and a struggle to get by. “God has a purpose for me to be working in people’s lives… to be their light in a lot of difficult situations,” she says.

Julene is thankful for her job at Wal-Mart and says the company has been good to her. So good that when their children—Josh, Jordan and Arianna—were younger, her husband, Wayne, was a stay-at-home dad for five years.

“Wal-Mart is my family, too. I spend a lot of time with the associates. I try to be the heartbeat. I want associates to be engaged and enjoy their position. I want them to feel like they can talk to me. I love to be there to make a difference. No job is perfect. If I can provide a smile and a listening ear, I believe I can make a huge difference in that person’s life.” Julene says.

“We all have responsibilities and we are busy people. We don’t stop and take the time. There is such a need for us to love people.”

That love pours out of Julene in many forms. When she’s not at Wal-Mart, she volunteers at church and is a mentor. She also has volunteered with Compassionate Care Hospice. She loves to share her hobby of baking by taking treats everywhere and has a unique “little ministry” in the form of small Scripture cards she hands out regularly. Julene concludes that her ability to give so much love to others comes only from her faith. sfw

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Foster Parent Lisa Dawley Helps Children and Families in Need

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“I honestly can’t imagine not being a foster mom. It is my calling and I truly do enjoy having children in my home, watching them change,grow, thrive and return to a strengthened, stable home with family that loves them is an amazing thing to experience.

I am blessed to be able to do this and treasure every minute I have with the children.” ~ Lisa Dawley

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orking as a nurse in Sioux Falls, Lisa Dawley has always dedicated herself to helping others with compassionate care.

So in 2000 when she learned about the South Dakota foster parent program, she immediately became interested. As a mother of four, she knew the commitment to foster a child would be challenging but also an opportunity for an immensely gratifying experience for her entire family. “I

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wanted to do something that we could all do together as a family and didn’t take us away from our home to do.”

After 10 weeks and 30 hours of classes, paperwork and reference checks, Lisa and her family started a life-altering experience fostering children. She remembers, “My first placement was in 2000, and during the five years that I did foster care at that time, I had over 20 children come into my home.” For the next five years, Lisa concentrated on raising her own children

and was amazed at the impact fostering had on them. “Having children of my own and having them be a part of fostering made a huge impact on their lives, as they tell me now that they are all adults. It taught them compassion, acceptance, forgiveness and patience.”

In 2010, Lisa opened her doors to foster children again and has been fostering ever since. She shares, “I love being a foster mom, and feel that—next to being a mother—it is the most rewarding thing someone can do. Seeing children happy, laughing, playing and running around the house is so rewarding. Being able to watch a child go from being scared and crying to smiling, happy and laughing is a great thing. Each child becomes part of my family and has a special place in my heart. I know that I will never forget them.”

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Another rewarding experience for Lisa has been the connection she has made with several children’s families. “I have also been able to spend time with the birth family of the children and that has been a positive experience for everyone involved.

It comforts the parents to know the people that are caring for their children and puts a face with the stories their children tell them about their foster family. I get to meet the parents that the children talk about and I think it makes the children feel better to know that we are all working together for them.”

Sadly, the need for foster families is increasing in South Dakota and Lisa is doing her part to help spread the word. “I have told many people to gather as much information as they can about being a foster parent, to talk to other foster parents and to prayerfully consider becoming a foster family as there is a huge need for families to welcome little ones into their sfw homes and their hearts.”

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An Art Institute of Colorado interior design graduate, Lindsay has been designing beautiful interiors for more than a decade.

She notes, “I’m inspired by patterns, colors and textures. I think it would be hard to describe my design in one specific category.

I’m intrigued with modern, contemporary, traditional, eclectic and rustic designs.”

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Customers were laughing, enjoying a sip of wine while painting on a canvas in front of them. The energy was beyond being harnessed during that evening’s open art class—exactly how Sarah Jean Callahan, co-owner of Wine and Canvas, wanted it.

Just over a year since opening, Wine and Canvas is right at home in its new studio at the southwest corner of 57th Street and Louise Avenue.

You could say just as comfy as its customers. “Our goal is to get people to smile and have a good time,” says Sarah, who owns the business with her husband, Jesse.

A relatively new concept to the area, the idea of putting painting and pouring in a party-like setting has already taken off for the new business owner. “For a new business, we’ve already experienced a lot of growth,” says Sarah, who previously 108

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worked as an accountant and analyst before moving to Sioux Falls. With the move came a new career. “I wanted to find a career that would fit my personality, versus when I was an accountant. That didn’t fit my personality,” she chuckles. The answer was starting a business where she can express herself creatively while helping others do the same.

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But Sarah would tell you that it’s much more than just painting. Customers often enjoy the overall experience, which of course includes wine. “We offer a large selection of wines at our cash bar and have future plans to possibly do special events with the local wineries,” Sarah adds. “We also serve hors d’oeuvres, which combined with our Go Shows, really strengthens our partnerships with local businesses.”

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t started in 2008 on the back of her husband Adam’s Kawasaki Vulcan 800. She had her own motorcycle—a Kawasaki Vulcan 500—by 2009. And today, Doris Schumacher’s passion for two wheels extends far beyond a motorcycle cruise on “date night.”

In March, the mother of three opened Ride Empowered, a motorcycle apparel, accessories and novelties store for women, located on Marion Road.

“Once I got past the phase of learning how to control the motorcycle and got past the fear of it, it really hit me inside that I felt very empowered, which is why I named the business Ride Empowered,” says Doris, who has stepped up to a Kawasaki Vulcan 900. “Riding ignited a lot of things inside me to change different aspects of my life, including going back to the fact that I wanted to start my own business. And from that 110

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Ride Empowered Women’s Apparel for Any Rider

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point, it didn’t take me very long to say I wanted to do something with motorcycling, particularly for women.”

Doris’ goal is to build a business where women can get support and encouragement to ride—and to ride any make or model.

“You’re welcome if you ride a cruiser or a sportbike or if you’re an adventure rider or you like vintage motorcycles, or if you ride a scooter or an ATV. I want this to be a place to welcome everybody,” Doris says.

Gear on hand includes boots, gloves, jackets, chaps and helmets from top brands such as Icon, Scorpion, Roland Sands Design and Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Co. Doris adds that she also has heated riding gear, thermal undergarments and rain gear because riding in South Dakota requires preparing for weather variations.

“The biggest aspect for me is not only being empowered as a rider, but being empowered as a business owner. A lot of the opportunities that were available to me, I want to be able to share with other people,” she says.

The store features a skin-care line developed by a woman rider. Doris also plans to feature product lines from other small business owners who share her passion for motorcycles.

“Mostly, I want to promote the other business and create that network—a community of motorcyclists regardless of what you ride,” Doris says.

She plans to organize rides, educational classes, contests and other special events.

For more information, call 605-360-9407 or go to sfw rideempowered.com.

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We are proud to announce that Dr. Jonathan Held will be joining our team in June 2014.

Dr. Bolen and Dr. Held see patients of all ages!

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