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Calendar of Events

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Featuring Sioux Falls Sioux Empire Farmers’ Market

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Featuring Sioux Falls Riding for a Cause

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Community Youth Join the Fight Against Cancer

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Life Knowing the Score

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Weddings A Celebration of Love

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The Big Day Up, Up And Away!

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Sugar & Spice

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Hair Trends Simple Styles for Summer

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Fashion Trends Warm Weather Leather

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Where to Shop

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Recipes Pasta! Pasta! Pasta!

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Auto Style Safety Features That Put You in the Driver’s Seat

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Travelogue Five Great Reasons to Visit San Antonio

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Home & Garden The Bold and Beautiful

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About the House Home Alone?

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Family Health A Healthier Lifestyle for Families

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Health Cancer Survivor

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Health Alert Peanut-Free Zone

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Cover Story Dawn Szymik, The Comfort Zone

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Authors Revealed Patrick Hicks

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What’s New Finders Keepers

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What’s New SuiteSweat Sauna Studio

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What’s New First Class Dental Care

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What’s New Heels on Wheels

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ioux Falls is a great place to call home and a fun place to visit. Check out our calendar to see all of the wonderful events going on this summer in our community.

For starters, you can read our feature about the Sioux Empire Farmers’ Market.

Don’t miss our articles highlighting what a

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supportive and active community we have with “Riding for a Cause” and “Youth Join the Fight.”

Summer is a time for weddings. Get in the spirit by checking out our wedding photo gallery and read about a special couple who took their love to new heights.

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June/July 2013

Tim McGraw with Brantly Gilbert July 20

June 5 Ladies’ D.I.Y. Craft Night 5:30 p.m.

Museum of Visual Materials Admission- $5 (605) 271-9500 June 6 Save-A-Life! Hands Only CPR Classes 7-8 p.m .

Dakota Country Dance Club will perform ”Stayin Alive Line Dance” at 7 p.m., followed by three fifteen-minute Hands-Only CPR Classes.

Borrowed Bucks Road House - Admission - Free Call (605) 371-2276 to register or visit www.Heartstarters.org.

June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25 Strawbale Summer Porch Series 5 p.m.

Strawbale Winery Admission- $5 per car June 7, July 5 First Friday 10 a.m.

Downtown Sioux Falls Admission- Free June 8 Zippity Zoo Day 1 p.m.

Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum Admission- Regular Zoo Admission

June 8 2nd Annual “It’s All About Science Festival” 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sanford Research Center (605) 312-6556 www.crazy4science.org June 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28 Sangria Sundays 1 p.m.

Strawbale Winery Renner, SD Admission- $5 per car June 10 Youth Baseball/ Softball Clinic Sioux Falls Family YMCA, in connection with Reggie Smith, former Boston Red Sox MLB Slugger 8:30 a.m.

Minnehaha Country Club Admission – Free No registration required June 14 The Ballroom Dance Club 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

El Riad Shrine Call (605) 528 5653 for more information June 20 Jazz & Brews 2013 7 p.m.

Vern Eide Acura dealership Admission- $35 in advance, $45 at the door (605) 335-6101

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June 22 Wall Lake Triathlon Wall Lake Recreational Area To register, contact Kathy.

Grady@sanfordhealth.org June 22 Sioux Falls NKF Kidney Walk 9 a.m. - registration, 10 a.m. - walk Sertoma Park Contact sarah.barsness @kidney.org or visit www.kidneywalk.org for information.

July 6 Animal Enrichment Day 1 p.m.

Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum Admission- Zoo Admission July 12 The Ballroom Dance Club 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

El Riad Shrine Call (605) 528 5653 for more information.

July 12, 13 & 14 June 22 & 30 Hot Harley Nights Weight Loss Surgery 9 a.m.

Seminar J&L Harley-Davidson 10 -11 a.m. - June 22, and Falls Park West 5:30-6:30 p.m. - June 30 Admission- Free Schroeder Auditorium, Call (605) 334-2721 Sanford USD Medical Center or visit www.hotharleynights. & Sanford Health Hospital com for more information.

Center for Health & Wellbeing July 13 Admission – Free Tour de Cure Call (605) 333-2249 7 a.m. or visit www.sanfordhealth.org Sanford Center Admission- Registration Fees June 23 (605) 312-6439 2nd Annual “Angels With A Dream” July 17 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hot Summer Nites Great Bear Recreation Park 6 p.m.

Admission- Free Downtown Sioux Falls Call Roxie Johnson at between Phillips and Main (605) 941-1920 or Admission- Free Lucy Welbig at (605) 376-6485 for July 18, 19 & 20 information.

Sioux Falls JazzFest 12 p.m.

June 29 Yankton Trail Park Women’s Try It Day Admission- Free 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Outdoor Campus July 19 Sertoma Park Crazy Days Admission- Free 10 a.m.

Call (605) 362-2777 for more Sioux Empire Mall information.

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July 19 & 20 Downtown Crazy Days 10 a.m.

Downtown Sioux Falls Admission- Free July 20 Tim McGraw with Brantly Gilbert 5 p.m. VIP gate, 6 p.m. general admission gate W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Tickets available at RCC Western, W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds, Etix.com or call 800-514-3849 www.pepperentertainment.com

July 27 Dakota Irish Fair 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Falls Park Admission - Free www.dakotairish.org August 8, 9 & 10 “Camelot Continues” by Hills Community Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Hills-Beaver Creek High School - Hills, Minnesota Admission- Adults: $5, Children: $3, Four and under, free Call Jill at (712) 470-4856 for tickets.

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July 26 Relay For Life of Lincoln & Minnehaha Counties O’Gorman High School 6 p.m.

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July 27 Family Fest 9 a.m.

W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds Admission- $5, Kids 14 & under - free www.familyfestsf.com

The American Cancer Society and 100 cancer survivors released purple balloons into the sky in a gesture of hope for a cancer-free future at the ACS “100 for 100!” Birthday Bash. The event was held May 22 at the Orpheum Theater, and ACS was commemorating 100 years of saving lives and creating more birthdays. National Cancer Survivor’s Day is June 2.

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Sioux Empire Farmers’ Market

Food Direct from the Grower

By Thea Miller Ryan • Photos by The Sioux Empire Farmers’ Market

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he Sioux Empire Farmers’ Market in the parking lot at 8th and Railroad and mid-week at Yankton Trail Park, fills the need for home-grown food conscious consumers. Joan Williams, along with co-founder Linda Krsnak, are happy to tell buyers specifics about their produce.

If you want to know what’s in your food, there is no substitute for buying it from the person who grew it.

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“When you buy directly from a producer, you can ask when it was picked, how it was grown, how to store it and how to prepare it -producers know their products, Williams says.

In addition to fresh produce, the market’s many vendors also sell wood-fired pizza, jams and jellies, meats, eggs, kids’ clothing, rugs, birdhouses, scarves, jewelry, artwork and crafts. Even cloudy days are fun at the market.

“I like the freshness of the products they have available and the happy and welcoming atmosphere of the vendors,” says Lisa Barlow-Kutter, a Sioux Empire Farmers’ Market shopper. “It’s a fun place to visit!” She loves the ideas that walking through the market give her. “I have found some neat varieties of lettuce there that I made into a wonderful summer salad. So nice to find something new and interesting to serve.”

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Riding for a Cause

National MS Society Hosts 28th Annual Bike Ride By: Megan Brandsrud Photos courtesy of The MS Society

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n Aug. 3 – 4 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter will host its 28th annual bike ride fundraiser event.

According to the Society’s website (nationalmssociety.org), multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society addresses challenges faced by people who are affected by multiple sclerosis.

The Society funds cutting-edge research, facilitates professional education and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The National MS Society, Upper Midwest Chapter represents more than 17,000 people with MS in South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska.

The National MS Society, Upper Midwest Chapter hosts a “Bike MS” series across the chapter area, with six unique rides in four different states. This year’s area Bike MS: Sanford Health Pedal the Plains event begins at 7 a.m. at the Sanford Pentagon Fieldhouse. Participants travel to Madison, S.D., via 50-, 75- and 100-mile route options. After a festive finish line and banquet meal, riders cycle back to Sioux Falls on Aug. 4 via a 50- or 75-mile route.

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“People can participate by riding, volunteering or donating to someone who is riding...” ~ Amanda Nielsen, special events manager for the National MS Society, Upper Midwest Chapter.

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“People can participate by riding, volunteering or donating to someone who is riding,” says Amanda Nielsen, special events manager for the National MS Society, Upper Midwest Chapter. “We typically have more than 250 riders and 100 volunteers between Sioux Falls and Madison who help make this event possible. Safety is a top priority, so preparing a route, rest stop locations, proper support, and securing volunteers is very important.”

The Bike MS fundraiser is an important event to the Society and the people it helps.

“We host the event to build awareness and raise funds to create a world free of multiple sclerosis,” Nielsen says. “Our fundraising goal this year is to raise more than $180,000.”

To register for the Bike MS: Sanford Health Pedal the Plains event, visit SFW myMSbike.org or call (800) 582-5296.

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Relay For Life

Youth Join The Fight Against Cancer

By Jill Funke

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ancer affects people of all ages, and across the nation, people of all ages try to raise money to fight back against the terrible disease. Brittanie Venard, student at South Dakota State University (SDSU), is one of 60 members of SDSU’s chapter of Colleges Against Cancer. She also serves as an event chair for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life at SDSU. This level of involvement comes from her drive to find a cure for cancer. Having lost her grandmother to lung cancer in 2007, Venard says, “I believe in a day when hearing the word ‘cancer’ is no longer feared.”

Brookings High School student Jenna Thomas and Montrose High School student Billy Kapperman both participated in Coaches vs. Cancer fundraisers. Thomas lost her mother to cancer two years ago, and Kapperman’s grandfather passed away last year after a battle with the disease. Both students were glad to stand behind their coaches and go to their community to ask for donations, as well as sell raffle tickets or t-shirts.

“The thing that surprised me was how much money was raised because it didn’t seem like that much was given until it was all tallied up,” Kapperman says.

Thomas has participated in Relay For Life events since she was five-years-old, and she is appreciative of the other people who participate. “My mom lost her life to cancer two years ago and when people come up to you and say ‘Hey! I walked for your mom the other night,’ it doesn’t get cooler than that,” she says.

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In addition to college and high school students, kids at the elementary level are also getting into the fight against cancer. For the past two years, students at McCook Central have been participating in Relay Recess, which takes place during their spring field days. Fundraising activities included ‘Can Cancer,’ which involved a horse trailer that the community filled with soda cans, and the sale of paper feet that lined the school track in honor or memory of individuals with cancer. Cancer prevention activities became part of the Relay Recess event.

“Cancer is pure evil and to go to an event and see thousands of people standing up against it is an unbelievable feeling.

It’s really indescribable.“

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~ Jenna Thomas “They talked about good nutrition to keep cancer away,” fourthgrader Maddy Lunders says. “Now I eat more apples, bananas, carrots and healthy stuff.”

Fifth-grader Raygen Randall also participated in Relay Recess.

“I didn’t know you could get cancer from being in the sun,” Randall says. “Now I don’t mind putting on sunscreen when before I wouldn’t do it.”

Venard, Thomas, Kapperman, Lunders and Randall join the growing number of youth getting involved with fundraising and educational activities with the goal of ending cancer.

“Cancer is pure evil and to go to an event and see thousands of people standing up against it is an unbelievable feeling,” Thoms says.

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Knowing the Score

When Selecting a Music Teacher

By Jill Funke

“I believe parents think piano teachers are all the same. I always tell parents that they need to interview their teacher as they would someone for a job.” ~ Jay Tripp

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fter they hear their children sing their little hearts out at their first elementary school or church program, many parents begin to wonder if music lessons might be a great way for their little virtuoso to nurture his or her musical talent. Jay Tripp, partner and general manager at Schopperts Piano Gallery often fields questions from parents who are in the market for a music teacher. He counsels parents to locate a teacher that will be compatible with their child, as he admits that it took him three different teachers before he found one that understood the way he learned.

In addition to asking friends, neighbors and relatives for names of good music teachers, Tripp advises asking around at music stores.

“Check with local music stores for a list of teachers as often they work with the South Dakota Piano Teachers Guild, Music Teachers Association and other groups,” he says.

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While obtaining a list of teachers can be a good place to start, Tripp has other advice for parents who are looking for a music teacher.

“I believe parents think piano teachers are all the same,” Tripp says. “I always tell parents that they need to interview their teacher as they would someone for a job.”

During these interviews, it is important that parents have a frank discussion about their expectations of a music teacher, as well as the music teacher’s expectations of their students.

Expectations among music teachers vary, and often children are already involved in other activities that might limit the amount of time they can devote to practicing.

Sometimes, the fit between the teacher and student can be good, yet the student doesn’t immediately love lessons and flourish in his or her musical endeavors. “Piano lessons are not like sports,” Tripp says. “You cannot just try it for six weeks and throw in the towel. It’s important that parents and students make at least a full year commitment when taking lessons.”

Kids don’t always know what is good or beneficial for them at their age, and parents need to encourage practicing that will be positive for their children in the long run.

“At a young age, kids don’t realize the benefits and rewards of learning piano and parents need to encourage them,” Tripp says. “I hear so many times from people that tell me their parents ‘let’ them quit when they were younger and now they wish they would’ve stuck with it.”

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Weddings

A Celebration Of Love

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Up, Up And Away!

Lasandra and Garret Wilson

By Megan Brandsrud • Photos by Dolby Photography

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asandra and Garrett met in a class at the University Center called Team Building and Group Decision. Needless to say, the two ended up becoming the perfect team.

Their first date was on March 25, 2010—Garrett’s birthday. “I realize it wasn’t the ideal time for a date, but our schedules wouldn’t allow for another opportunity for quite some time and in reality, it was a great way to spend a birthday,” Garrett says.

After a little more than a year of dating, the couple realized that they were meantto-be after they went on a three-week vacation in Europe. “If you can travel through foreign countries and still love each other after three weeks of 24/7 time together while living out of a carry-on bag, you know you have a good thing going,” Lasandra says.

On March 24, 2012, Garrett took the couple’s relationship to new heights when he proposed during a hot air balloon ride.

“The proposal was like a fairytale,” Lasandra says. “I seriously had no idea Garrett was going to propose. I just

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assumed he was being his charming self and was taking me on a hot air balloon ride for our two-year anniversary.

One moment I was looking at houses and the next moment, there he was on his knee holding a ring box!”

Wedding planning was a fun process for Lasandra and Garrett as they both helped plan the details for their big day. With Lasandra’s creative genius, the couple created a lot of elements for their wedding, including save-the-dates, invitations, centerpieces and party favors.

Nov. 3, 2012, was wedding day. As the bride and groom were getting ready for the ceremony, a bridesmaid discovered that the hot air balloon Garrett proposed from happened to be flying in the sky. “We thought it was a good sign of things to come,” Lasandra says.

The couple exchanged vows at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in front of 200 friends and family members and their wedding party, which included six bridesmaids and six groomsmen. After the ceremony, everyone headed to the Icon Event Hall for a reception consisting of hor d’oeuvres and lots of dancing.

Garrett loved seeing Lasandra’s reaction to the decorated reception hall. “She had school tests on Friday and then pretty much had to go right to the rehearsal, so she never saw the final product,” he says. “Believe it or not, I had to quarterback the decorating of the reception hall.

Thankfully, Lasandra is extremely organized and made it difficult for me to mess up!”

One of Lasandra’s highlights of the day was her first dance with her husband.

“Garrett and I teach Lindy Hop swing dance lessons, so we got to share one of our favorite pastimes with family and friends,” she says.

As part of the décor, they had bunches of curly willow that held photos of family and friends who are married and serve as inspiration to Lasandra and Garrett. They also had wine bottles marked for future anniversaries that guests could sign. The wine was made by Lasandra and Garrett from grapes grown in the Chiati region in Italy, where the couple stayed on their trip.

“It was a whole day of celebration with those you love most,” Lasandra says. “How can it not be the best day of your life?”

In early January, the couple honeymooned in Riviera Maya. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have been happily adjusting and settling into married life.

Lasandra encourages couples planning a wedding to soak it all in. “Don’t forget to enjoy yourselves and take a ‘mental snapshot’ of all the love that is surrounding you. Your family and friends are all there to celebrate your new beginning as a couple. Be sure to soak in all the love and happiness that surrounds you.”

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ow that summer is finally here, are you struggling to find fashion that fits the warmer days? Read our article about a favorite cold-weather staple that is making a hot transition into summer wardrobes. Also, don’t miss our Hair Trends article to find some great new summer hairstyles to go along with your new outfits.

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With longer days and warmer temperatures, summer is a perfect time to gather with friends for a meal or two. We have some tasty recipes if you are anxious to entertain at your home.

People are always on the move in the summer.

Read our Auto Style article for car safety tips, and then check out our travel column to plan your perfect summer getaway.

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Simple Styles for Summer

By Brianna Venekamp

Busy lifestyles don’t stop once summer starts, so it’s no surprise that this summer’s hottest trends are effortless and versatile.

Considering a Cut? Very long hair is best with volume and texture, so the most ontrend way to cut it is to add a few choppy layers, instead of completely layering it all over.

Bangs look best with a fringe cut.

The Bob is back this season with chin-length and fringed versions.

Longer Bobs that brush the shoulders are also popular.

Low Ponytails Follow trends with a low ponytail, one that pulls hair back, but sits low to the nape of the neck. Try it loose and messy, or neat and tight. You can also try adding a twist or braid.

Whatever your style, the common thing is to keep the ponytail low.

Hopefully these ideas will help keep your hair hassle-free and stylish this summer!

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Warm Weather Leather

By Brianna Venekamp

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earing the word “leather” might bring to mind images of motorcycle jackets, or winter boots and gloves. But this summer, designers provide us with fresh, new ways to wear leather in warmer weather.

Follow these simple tips to successfully sport the summer leather look.

• Select seasonally-appropriate items: a pair of loose, perforated, or flowy shorts, a mini skirt, or vest. Pair leather bottoms with a light tank top and sandals, which will keep the outfit lightweight and summery.

• Pair leather shorts with a fancy cotton blouse and a pair of strappy heels. Find shorts that have a feminine cut, and/or small details like a tie belt.

• Stretch beyond black and other neutral colors. Popular designers offer leather in shades of turquoise, cobalt, red, yellow, orange and green.

• A short leather dress, strapless or with a halter neckline, is sizzling hot. To keep your look sexy and not “over done”, go light on the jewelry. Select a single, sparkly piece, such as a cocktail ring or a silvery bracelet—something you can match with the dress, while continuing to keep your look very feminine.

Choose to mix and match leather with different fabrics or go for an all-leather outfit.

However you choose to wear it, warm-weather leather is one hot trend this season!

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5012 S. Bur Oak Place (605) 361-1680 www.dakotavisioncenter.com Largest frame selection in Sioux Falls with more than 2,500 frames to fit your lifestyle. Come see why we have been Sioux Falls’ local best for eight years in a row.

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3501 W. 57th St. (605) 362-2944 www.thediamondroom.com Just in time for summer! Check out this luxurious cabochon cut Cat’s eye pendant in beautiful ocean green – also available in peach.

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Mahlander’s Appliance & Lighting

130 N. Minnesota Ave. (605) 336-7798 www.mahlanders.com The Urbanjet makes going retro even cooler!

Complete your space with a blast from Mahlander’s newest portable fans in Mysterious Black, Baby Blue, Milk Ivory, Spicy Red, or Sonic Silver.

Price: $159.

The Bridal Outlet

1108 W. Cedar St., Beresford, S.D. Gorgeous flower girl and first communion dresses.

Prices start at $35.

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910 E. 10th St. (605) 336-0316 www.HandyManHome.com Your music. Your shower. Your time. The Kohler Moxie showerhead + wireless speaker delivers up to seven hours of music, news and more by pairing wirelessly with your blue tooth device!

On Display at Handy Man. Prices start at $149.

Rainn Salon & Spa

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5119 S. Western Ave., Suite 160 (605) 521-5099 Rekindle summer with that sexy, wild, wind-styled texture you get after an ocean swim (which always seems a shame to rinse away).

Prices start at $15.

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2425 S. Shirley Ave., Suite 112 (605) 274-2882 Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 Zip. This compact style goes from daytime fun to evening with edgy flair.

Price: $195.

DAKOTA KITCHEN AND BATH

4101 N. Hainje Ave. (605) 334-9727 www.dakotakitchen.com See us for custom vanities & cabinetry.

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The French Door

4819 S. Louise Ave. (605) 332-8841 Your wedding gown was special for your special day. Preserve your gown for a daughter or niece to wear someday.

Price: $200

Gunderson’s Jewelers

The Bridges at 57th & Western 2109 W. 57th. St. (605) 338-9060 www.gundersons.com A perfect wedding gift from Gunderson’s.

Nambe Double Dip Price: $275.

Suite Sweat Sauna Studio

4809 S. Louise Ave. (605) 275-5565 www.suitesweat.com Sweet Sweat enhances and accelerates the sweating process while promoting “good sweat.” Use the Raspberry Ketones soft-gel caps or green coffee bean soft-gel caps for fat burning. Try our Super Fruit for joint and brain function for an even more healthy sweat.

Prices: $22.99 to $49.99.

Arthur Johnson Shoes

41st & Kiwanis Avenue 2804 W. 41st St. (605) 334-5751 Washable, low-profile hybrid sandal by KEEN. One of many to select from.

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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!

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Nearly New, Barely Used Uniform Consignment

801 N. Cliff Ave. (605) 274-3464 www.nearlynewbarelyused.com We carry all sizes of gently-used uniforms and scrubs for men and women. Numerous holiday prints, fun prints and solids. We also have surgical caps, retractable name badges, pen lights and bandage scissors. New arrivals daily.

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6209 S. Pinnacle Place, Suite 101 (605) 275-9535 www.radiance-dayspa.com For lips that speak louder, try the ultimate lip gloss by Jane Iredale – shiny, soothing, protective, and of course, made with no chemicals!

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5005 S. Western Ave. #110 (605) 335-9878 Indoor/outdoor pillows available in a variety of floral prints. Display with coordinating floor mats.

Prices start at $52.

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824 W. 10th. St. (605) 335-5978 Locally home-grown, these Geranium hanging baskets will add beauty to your home all summer long.

Price: $20.

You’ve Been Framed

The Bridges at 57th & Western 5015 S. Western Ave. (605) 361-9229 Alex and Ani’s mission is to design products that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit. All made with positive energy and made in the USA! Prices $28 - $58

Oral & Implant Surgery Center

5200 S. Cliff Ave. # 102 (605) 271-7135 www.siouxfallsoralandimplantsurgery.com Want longer, fuller lashes? LashesMD the perfect solution to enhance your eyes and it’s hormone-fee. Price $70, (Free 3-month supply of with qualified cosmetic surgery procedures) .

Montgomery’s Furniture

1725 W. 41st. St. (605) 332-4400 www.montgomerysfurniture.com

You’ll never see bedtime the same again when you experience this beautiful and fun rocking bed. You can even move it to the outdoors to enjoy during warm summer nights!

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Kreisers, Inc.

2200 W. 46th St. (605) 336-1155 • www.kreisers.com No prescription required! The world’s first, over-the-counter, wireless, remote-controlled, pain relief device with TENS technology specifically targeting back pain. Comes with five pairs of electrodes for months of pain relief!

Price: $138.

Bridges Chiropractic

5015 S. Western Ave. Ste. 160 (605) 271-8160 www.bridgeschiropractic.com The purification packs from Standard Process are a great way to achieve various health goals, ranging from weight loss and restlessness, to general well-being.

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.

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Cook and drain pasta then cover with vegetable oil. Peel and dice cucumbers. Finely chop onion. Mix pasta, cucumbers, onion.

Combine all dressing ingredients together and stir thoroughly. Pour dressing on top of pasta mixture. Refrigerate then serve.

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Safety Features That Put You In The Driver’s Seat

By Jill Funke

Safety There are many factors to consider when purchasing a new vehicle. Most female buyers are concerned about the safety of their families when they are contemplating their next vehicle purchase. Carl Anthony, Express Lube Manager at Luxury Auto Mall of Sioux Falls, says that safety-conscious buyers often appreciate the adaptive cruise control systems on vehicles, such as found on the Cadillac ATS. “If the driver’s eyes are off the road for a second and the vehicle senses an obstacle in its path, the system will apply the brakes to help avoid collision,” Anthony says.

In some situations, operating a vehicle in reverse can be as dangerous as it is challenging. Realizing that some women find driving in reverse even harder in larger vehicles, Anne Pershall of Sioux Falls Ford says, “I often hear from women that they are not as comfortable driving a pickup as they are other vehicles.” With a back up camera and sensors, Pershall says that she has helped several women feel confident in purchasing an F-150. “The camera and sensors help you see the toys, pets or even children who may have just stepped behind the pickup.”

Sensors are also confidence boosters. Audi uses sensors to help the driver in areas of low or no visibility.

“The side assist sensors monitor the driver’s blind spot and will flash if another vehicle has entered that space,” says Kyle Skillman, new car sales manager for Graham Automotive.

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All-Wheel Drive Skillman admits that all-wheel drive (AWD) features are important to most drivers and explains that the AWD system in the Audi Quattro is in its 5th generation. This history and experience with AWD, according to Skillman, makes the Audi’s system “as good as it gets for driving in challenging conditions.”

Anthony says that the BMW’s AWD system offers the driver more confidence in inclement weather. “The intelligent system diverts power from a wheel when it slips to provide greater stability and increased safety.”

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Five Great Reasons to Visit San Antonio Fun with the Family in 2013

By Thea Miller Ryan • Photos courtesy of The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau

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ick on some cowboy boots and visit San Antonio, Texas, with the family in 2013. The first civilian settlement in Texas, San Antonio de Béxar, was founded in 1718. So many of its historical and cultural elements remain today for exploration, but there are also some incredible modern visitor attractions.

The Alamo - Visiting San Antonio without seeing the Alamo is like road tripping to the Black Hills without seeing Mount Rushmore. The Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) was the first mission in the city. The notorious Battle of the Alamo can be easily imagined at the visitor site. Surprising to many history seekers, the mission is tucked neatly into a thriving and modern downtown San Antonio, far from the dry stretches of Texas portrayed in films.

The River Walk – Families love the River Walk. It’s a public park, open all year, where people can shop, dine, walk and relax. The almost 5-mile network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River is a story beneath downtown. It’s lined with boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and museums, hotels and even a shopping mall. The landscapes along the walkways are beautiful and have waterfalls, quiet pools and spaces reminiscent of European patios.

SeaWorld San Antonio – Of course the largest SeaWorld is in Texas, where everything is bigger.

A pass includes all rides, shows and attractions in the park, and there are a lot of them. Try one of the greatest roller coaster rides, The Great White, a run of breathtaking loops and corkscrews. See the Shamu Show, or get close-up views of Beluga whales, dolphins, sea lions and sharks.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas – Looking for thrills? Six Flags has a new roller coaster – a hybrid of a wooden support structure coaster with modern track and rails. It boasts a 171-foot drop and a 70 mph speed, and it’s the first coaster of its kind to have a completely inverted barrel roll. The park has more than 50 rides and attractions for all ages.

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San Antonio Zoo – Baby animals are a big hit at any zoo, but the San Antonio Zoo had a baby last summer that makes kids squeal in delight – baby “Zuko” is a warthog piglet. The little guy explores his zoo home close at the heels of his warthog mom. The zoo houses more than 8,500 animals of 779 species, including a new sun bear and clouded leopard.

Amy Bennett Smolik, Sioux Falls, visited San Antonio last year with her family and took a trip to the zoo. “The best part was the kids’ area, which had a lot of hands-on activities for kiddos,” she said. “It was perfect for my 18-month-old son and two-year-old niece. And, because it was warm enough, they enjoyed wading in the beach area there.” Even better, Great Plains Zoo members can take advantage of the reciprocity system, Amy said.

“Both my husband and I were very impressed with the quality of the zoo and the numerous animals they had on display. It will be on our to-do list for our next trip to Texas,” she said.

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Your home is where you and your family live and where memories are made. Read our article on home security systems and learn how you can have peace of mind.

The Bold Striking Contemporary Style, Softened by its Surroundings

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he latest contemporary wonder by Jarrod Smart Construction, Co., is surely one that deserves notice. Located on the outskirts of Sioux Falls, this dramatic two-story home features the latest urban looks with the surroundings of a parkland.

Although creating a custom-built home is certainly nothing new to Jarrod Smart, president of Jarrod Smart Construction, Co., he readily admits having to do his homework and look toward the homeowners’ desires rather than his own.

“With this home, my desire was to create a space unique and interesting and different from many other homes seen in this market,” Smart says. “I really had to set aside my own tastes and preferences, do the research and exploration necessary and then design the home to suit my clients’ needs and tastes the best I could.”

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he result is a contemporary masterpiece that provides the perfect palette for local art and an appreciation for its country-like setting. Dark, natural, walnut floors from Dakota Floors glide from room to room on the main level.

The dynamic front entrance almost makes one take a step back rather than forward, with its dangling glass globe light fixtures, curved open staircase with industrial railings and slider frosted glass doors with barn door hardware. The walls remain a subtle backdrop with sharkskin-toned paint, allowing the eye to focus on sporadic niches that are simply accessorized.

At one point, looking up alongside the staircase creates a sky-high view to the top of the loft, providing a one-of-a-kind architectural dimension.

Gravitating toward the spectacular central portion of the home, natural sunlight immediately immerses the space while cool breezes from open windows gently sway a boiled wool wall hanging.

Although utilized for its sound absorption as much as artistic appeal, it’s the perfect finishing touch. The furnishings of the open concept living room are simplistic in nature, yet an occasional dramatic splash of a primary color breaks through.

Dual “egg” chairs allow nestling along the sprawling windows. The main wall holds a contemporary, custom-built fireplace by Fireplace Professionals. Appropriately deemed the “feature wall,” the homeowners paid special attention to scale, proportion and overall detail as they looked to their homebuilder to carry out their vision.

“I listened to their needs, prioritized their wants, evaluated the opportunities we had and implemented the information gained,” Smart says.

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Although a bold and industrial approach to homebuilding, the main living area gently eases into the kitchen. A curved center island is accented with a sanded metal base and stark white Caesar stone countertops from Syverson Tile & Stone. The taupe walls add extra contrast to the dark cherry custom cabinets from Dakota Kitchen and Bath. A hidden pantry is perfect for storage while keeping design appeal in mind. Stainless steel appliances and dangling pendant lights finish off the space that leads to the casual dining area. Although not purchased specifically for this home, the use of the homeowner’s existing dining room table and coordinating china hutch are perfect additions. The glossy and bleached wood tones of the Italian inlaid table is illuminated by a pendant light dangling from a pulley system to control the mood of the space.

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Warm and natural breezes easily flow through the screened-in porch located just off the kitchen area. A quarry tile floor sets the stage for curvaceous wicker furniture. With easy access to the wraparound deck, this warm-weather space takes full advantage of the country setting.

The master bedroom takes a cozier approach with khaki carpets and earthy wall colors. A dressing table is accessorized with a clear chair and illuminated by corner windows. Serving as an architectural style headboard, a darker accent wall with triple windows does justice to the grand space. Frosted glass doors with barn door hardware take the simplistic contemporary cues one step further as you enter the master bathroom.

Floating vanities, frameless mirrors and a rounded walk-in shower all serve as multiple focal points in the spacious master bathroom. A unique ceiling niche is accented with contrasting colors and simply finished off with four square canvas pieces of art. The floating cherry vanities are topped off with Caesar stone and white vessel sinks with waterfall faucets. An additional slider door leads to a large walk-in closet.

“We opened the lower level to the main level and the loft with an arched open stairwell and two flights of openriser stairs that seem to float,” Smart says.

“The shape of the house itself is unique to fit the shape and topography of the site.”

Once in the loft area, family and guests feel right at home with a comfortable sofa and coffee table offset by a myriad of trapezoid shaped windows and unique openings.

“I normally try to avoid acute angles in a home, but I really like how the window walls on both levels turned out. A relative of the client inspired them, and it creates a really neat spot to sit or stand in the home,” Smart says. “You feel like you are floating—surrounded by the outdoors.”

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Downstairs, bamboo floors and a woven area rug accent the black leather furniture with added depth from the white walls. Simple accessories and an abundance of windows make for casual living.

A home office features cork floors, khaki walls, crisp white trim and a modern desk.

An additional bedroom and bathroom finish the home with true perfection.

“We’ve built homes with a modern touch, but nothing so boldly contemporary,” Smart says. “What turned out the best was the mission: to create a space that is minimal, light, simple, functional, low maintenance and just plain fun. We accomplished the mission and are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with this client and be presented with the challenge to design and build a home like this in such a great and beautiSFW ful setting.”

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New Trends in Home Security Systems

By Jennifer Dumke

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t’s something homeowners don’t want to think about, but home burglary and break-ins do occur. In fact, nearly every homeowner has either experienced a burglary first-hand or knows of someone whose home has fallen victim to a break-in.

Luckily, businesses like Midwest Alarm Company have services to help protect both your valuables and, most importantly, your loved ones. And with emerging technology, security systems can actually integrate into current remote home applications, which makes security both convenient and practical.

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Jon Schafer and Rob Stanford have nearly 40 years combined experience in engineered sales for Midwest Alarm Company, and they say that having peace of mind is just a push of a button away.

“We’re seeing a lot of graphical touch keypads,” Schafer says. But what looks like a simple set of numbers can actually integrate into a home’s lighting, lock and thermostat controls. “All these functions are available locally at the touchpad or remotely through a smartphone, tablet or web browser.”

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Quality Welding Another trend is the home video surveillance system.

“These systems also integrate with the remote applications to give access to all systems in one place,” Stanford says. He goes on to say that even though doors, windows, smoke and motion sensors remain the heart of most systems, these new features add much more to the experience of the burglary systems of the past.

The best part is that systems can be included when building new construction, installed during a remodel or retrofitted in an existing home.

“We start off with a site survey to offer a personalized quote that fits their lifestyle and needs,” Schafer says. Most installations take one or two days to have the system up and running. Both Schafer and Stanford say the main reasons homeowners consider installing a security system is having an acquaintance who has experienced an incident or believing that security systems are an inexpensive way to offer protection. They even add that some homeowners’ insurance policies may provide a discount with a monitored security and/or fire system.

“With the growth of Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities, we’re seeing an increase in home security systems in new construction,” Schafer says.

However, Schafer and Stanford also say there’s an increase in awareness, which means homeowners are taking protection into higher consideration than in the SFW past.

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ummer is a great time to be outdoors and play games with the family. Read about Sanford Health’s initiative, fit, and learn how families can get healthy exercise while having fun together.

Comfort can come in many places and from many people. Mary Merrill is a cancer survi-

vor who shares her stories and empathy with visitors at her job at Avera McKennan. Don’t miss her story of hope.

Allergies are more than just the sniff les during changes in season. Read about a serious allergy that is increasingly affecting more school-aged children every year.

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A Healthier Lifestyle for Families Making a Plan to Live fit

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n Amy Jacobson’s backyard, everyone is poised for battle.

Nerf guns in hand, the active mom and her two sons face off in a “free-for-all” designed to get everyone moving.

“I’m showing no mercy,” yells nine-year-old Joe, racing toward his mom with six-year-old Jack at his side. Soon, darts fly and everyone is having fun, exercising and following the elements of a groundbreaking program: fit.

Living fit fit, a Sanford Health initiative, debuted in 2010. The program focuses on four key elements of healthy living: FOOD (nutritional fitness), MOVE (physical fitness), MOOD (mental fitness) and RECHARGE (emotional fitness). The program illustrates how each element is equally important and has an effect on the other elements.

Through the interactive fit website, as well as a successful offline program, Sanford is promoting healthy lifestyles in all settings of a child’s life, including home, school, day care and community.

“We all can do more to encourage healthy choices for ourselves and our families,” says Jacobson, executive director of

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academic affairs at Sanford Research. “That’s why, as a busy mom, it’s great that there are programs like fit that can provide both online and offline resources.”

fit online Pages for children and teens create an entertaining and interactive online environment where they can play games, watch videos or take part in daily challenges. Content for parents gives tips and tools for raising healthy kids. In all, the website offers more than 700 pieces of content, including videos, slideshows, games, articles and songs.

“Healthy living is all about having good strategies,” Jacobson says. As an educator, she knows technology like the fit site can provide useful tools to help parents learn more about ways to be good role models.

fit offline Part of the philosophy of fit is to promote the four elements – FOOD, MOOD, MOVE and RECHARGE – both online and offline.

Offline and outside the home, fit is found in programs in schools, youth sports and day cares.

fitCARE for Day Care Providers Since March 2012, almost 500 child-care providers have taken part in fitCARE, a program offering curriculum and training courses in cooperation with the South Dakota Departments of Health and Human Services. More than 5,000 children have been reached through these efforts.

Jacobson is thankful that her fit efforts at home are being embraced by outside influencers when she’s not there to help her kids make healthy choices.

“Just knowing that the fit elements are being practiced at their schools and sports activities reassures me that my children are getting the right foods they need to help their mood, keep their energy up and allow them to rest when it’s time to do so,” she says.

“For my kids, fit is always fun – at home and at school.”

Jacobson is confident that fit will help foster a lifetime of good health, not only for her kids, but for herself as well. “It’s all about what we can do to make our children successful in the long-term,” she says. “Healthy kids make healthy adults.” For more information about fit or fitCARE programs, go to fit.webmd.com or contact Sanford CHILD Services at (605) 333-0698.

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Using Everyday Opportunities To Share Comfort and Hope

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

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rich cup of coffee, a steaming bowl of soup, a warm cinnamon roll, and a smile that says, “I’ve been there.” These are the ingredients that go into the comfort that Mary Merrill hopes to serve up each day at the Quarry Café.

Cancer patients receiving care at the Avera Cancer Institute and their families often frequent the Quarry Café at the Prairie Center on the campus of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

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As a four-year survivor of stage-three ovarian cancer, Mary understands the fear, pain, fatigue, nausea, hair loss, uncertainty and also the hope that cancer patients experience. This was a key reason why she wanted the Quarry Café to be her main post at Avera McKennan, even though during her 25 years at Avera she’s worked in home health, and at other food service sites, including the cafeteria and main lobby coffee bar.

“Coming to work in the morning is always a good thing,” Mary says.

“I love the customers, and I have a passion for coffee.”

Mary suspected something was different when she went in for her annual exam in the spring of 2009, but she didn’t dream that she was about to be diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer. When a suspicious mass was detected, she immediately had a hysterectomy. “It was so sudden that I didn’t even have time to think about it.”

Chemotherapy followed. “Chemo was tough, especially the first three treatments. I never once thought about not surviving this. I just kept going. When I felt good, I was up and about,” Mary said.

Mary, who was raised in Sioux Falls from the age of six, had plenty of family surrounding her for support, including her parents, brother, her adult children, Sara and Cody, and six grandchildren.

“My family was in more pain than I was,” she said. Mary credits her parents and brother for taking care of her when she was quite ill, and her son-in-law for making her laugh.

“He bought me this pink T-shirt that said, ‘git ‘er done.’

When I went to treatment, I put that shirt on,” she said.

People she didn’t even know would stop her in the grocery store and say they were praying for her. “Cancer is a terrible disease, but it brings out a lot of kindness in other people. You become bonded with every single person who has ever been diagnosed.”

Her faith also helped her overcome her circumstances. “I have a tremendous faith in God. I just talk to him a lot. I always have. But when you go through something like cancer, you talk to him a lot more. Cancer is quite a journey.”

Throughout her treatment, Mary took a leave of absence from work, but she couldn’t wait to return. When the cancer facility was constructed in 2010, Mary believed that the new café was where she belonged.

“As a cancer survivor, I always know I’m going to connect with some people,” Mary says. “There are wonderful stories, and there are sad stories. I listen first, and often get a certain sense that they want to talk about what they’re going through. If people feel comfortable enough with me, I may interject a little of my story. Hopefully, it’s a hopeful story for them.”

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By Jennifer Dumke

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ost of us remember eating peanut butter sandwiches and drinking milk growing up, but these everyday food products are now dangerous for many children as the food allergy epidemic continues to rise.

“The job of the body’s immune system is to identify and destroy germs, such as bacteria or viruses, that make you sick,” says Dr. Daniel Todd of Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat. “A food allergy results when the immune system mistakenly targets a harmless food protein as a threat and attacks it, creating adverse symptoms.”

There are several theories behind the cause of the rising food allergy epidemic.

“The ‘Hygiene Hypothesis’ is one theory because we’re too clean and don’t have enough exposure to parasitic and other diseases,” Dr. Todd says. “Certain branches of the immune system get bored and then act out against allergic diseases.

Regardless of the cause, the incidence is increasing.”

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“Food allergies are a serious medical condition affecting 1 in 13 children. That can be up to two kids per classroom nationwide, and the incidence is definitely increasing.”

Daniel Todd, MD, FAAOA Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat

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Although nearly any food is capable of causing an allergic reaction, only eight foods account for 90 percent of all foodallergic reactions in the United States. These foods are peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. Less common foods are meat, corn, gelatin, seeds and miscellaneous spices.

Whether your child has a known allergy or not, Dr. Todd says it’s important for parents to understand the warning signs. “Symptoms usually result in an acute inflammatory reaction,” he says. Depending on how extensive the reaction is, it could range from a mild case of hives or sneezing to the most severe case, which is cardiovascular collapse.

“Currently we’re left with only prevention and preparation in our treatment regimen,” Dr. Todd says. “As parents, you need to shelter allergic children from exposure to peanuts and tree nuts, especially.” Thankfully, due to the epidemic of food allergies and better education, these peanut precautions are fairly standard in schools. Dr. Todd says that even restaurants and food manufacturers are much better about disclosing any possible exposures to their customers.

Here in Sioux Falls, Krista Coughlin, RN offers a food allergy support group for parents. For more information visit the website www.southdakotafoodallergy.org.

If a child is exposed to a food allergen, the symptoms typically appear within minutes. The injectable epinephrine (Epi Pen) is the mainstay of treatment and can be lifesaving.

“All of our allergy shot patients carry these and parents of food allergy children should have multiple sets readily available where ever these children are,” Dr. Todd says.

Antihistamines and steroids are secondary considerations that also can be helpful.

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Research to cure food allergies is continually moving forward. “Hopefully we’ll be able to offer improved treatment plans in the future that will improve quality of life for those who currently suffer,” Dr. Todd says. In the meantime, parents should continue to take precautions to keep food allergens and reactions at bay.

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Profiles

awn Szymik has a story to share, and she isn’t going to let anything stop her. Read Dawn’s empowering story of how her determination led her to being a voice of inspiration.

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Passionate.

Motivational.

Comfortable.

These are all words that describe the Dawn Szymik of today. The Dawn Szymik of yesterday, well, that’s a whole different story. But even during those hard times, Dawn’s same sparkling personality was always present; it was just waiting to be exposed from underneath the layers of insecurity she had put on throughout her childhood and into her twenties.

Then one day, she heard about a new exercise and dance class that would shake her world and unleash her inner confidence—and it did.

It was called Zumba. While today most people have heard of the fitness class that uses Latin dance and pulsepounding music to shed pounds, back in 2008, most thought it was the sound of a toy car. From the moment Dawn stepped onto the fitness floor, she was hooked.

From that day on, her layers slowly came off, both physically and emotionally, turning her into the inspirational powerhouse she is today.

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rowing up, things weren’t all brightlycolored dance clothes and fun music.

“I grew up very obese and I was bullied a lot,” Dawn says. “I pretty much had no self esteem.”

Despite that pain, what she remembers hurting the most was the day she found a photo of her younger self.

“I remember looking at that little girl and seeing how happy and vibrant she was,” Dawn says. “It was before I became depressed. I had completely forgotten the good.

All I remembered was the bad.”

Unfortunately, that shrouded spirit had carried forward.

Tipping the scales at 250 pounds, Dawn had begun working as a nanny, a job she very much enjoyed. And while she was able to shed a significant amount of weight, her journey ended in 2000 when back-to-back car accidents left her with chronic pain and fibromyalgia. The weight slowly crept back, giving Dawn less hope for a happy future.

“Here I was, a young woman in my early twenties and I was accepting the fact that I may have to walk around on pain killers,” she says.

Dawn proceeded to undergo regular therapy at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center. It was here that she would stumble across a poster that would change her life.

“I remember seeing the word Zumba and thinking how much I wanted to do that,” Dawn says.

“I didn’t even really know what it was!”

Having convinced her physicians to allow her to attend a class, Dawn was hooked even before hearing the first beat of the drum.

“I just loved dance when I was a very young girl, and I was a percussionist – I had those types of passions already,” she said.

The class was still brand new and she was still very selfconscious of her body. But despite apprehensions, Dawn attended class regularly and even made her way to the front row. It didn’t take long before the instructor took notice of the vibrant young woman and confronted her with a proposition she never would have imagined.

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“I remember she asked me if I would be interested in being a substitute,” Dawn says. “And if you can believe it, I actually procrastinated until finally being convinced.”

Dawn was going to be a Zumba instructor, but she wasn’t just going to do it because it was fun teaching the movements or even helping people get fit. For her, this was about finding a way to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

“I don’t think I was ever totally confident,” she says. “But it was that vulnerability that helped me connect with my students. I knew how they felt. I was there myself.”

The pounds slowly melted away again, but this time, Dawn’s personality was also being built up. In 2009, she went to school to receive her license, and by the next year, she was teaching 3-5 Zumba classes per week.

“It was a bit crazy,” she says. “But I loved everything about it.”

Well on her way to reaching her fitness goals while building up a dedicated group of students who eagerly awaited her next class, Dawn jumped right into the full-time schedule. She realized that being the center of attention on the dance floor was much different than the attention she was receiving on the street.

“My motive for teaching Zumba wasn’t just losing weight,” she says. “It was about finding myself and helping others through inspiration.”

While a lot of people question how a Zumba instructor could be shy and quiet, Dawn definitely struggled with her newfound fame in the world of fitness. Today, when the music comes on, Dawn not only allows herself to be whomever she wants to be, she also helps others find that inner core of confidence.

“We come from a world of judgment,” Dawn says. “Zumba is a way to let out who you really are. It gives you permission to live life.”

As Dawn’s body transformed, she began lifting weights and focusing on her overall health.

“With hard work and determination, you can do almost anything you put your mind to,” she says. “I’m living proof.”

Today, she’s reduced her teaching schedule but has formed her own business called Zumba Fitness by Dawn Szymik, which gives her added flexibility and opportunities to branch out. She now teaches two classes per week at a local night club in Sioux Falls called The Vault.

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“It’s a lot of fun to teach a fitness class on a dance floor with all the lights and unique surroundings,” she says. “I have a much more diverse clientele since I started having classes there.”

But Dawn hasn’t completely forgotten her roots. “I do teach one class per week at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center,” she says. “I just can’t give that up.”

From attending conventions and receiving certifications in every form of Zumba available, Dawn is able to offer a wide span of opportunities for those looking to get fit or try something new. Having achieved as much as she can with Zumba, it took a network television show for Dawn to realize what her next big step would be.

“I love watching ‘The Biggest Loser’ and it was while watching that show that I realized how much I envied those people willing to share their story with everybody with the hopes to inspire,” Dawn says. “Yet there I sat.”

That was the moment Dawn realized she had much more to offer than just fitness.

“I decided to start sharing my story and letting others know my journey,” she says.

Dawn was recently asked to speak at a class where, for the first time, she showed a photo of her before she lost the weight.

“I was nervous to show the picture, but I knew those people needed to see it,” she says.

Today, she hopes to continue sharing her story while learning and growing as a Zumba instructor. She has even enjoyed branching out and doing fundraisers and various local events.

“I truly believe that things happen for a reason,” Dawn says. “That’s how I view my life and that’s how I want to continue to live my life— being the best instructor for my students and allowing my passion and love for learning to lead the way.”

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A profile of area authors and their recent work.

Patrick Hicks Poetry and Prose: For As Long as He Can Remember “Writing is just such a part of the texture of my identity.”

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ome children pick up a paintbrush and know what to do with it. Some sit down at a piano and make music. Patrick Hicks sat down with a pencil and wrote.

“I’ve been a writer for as long as I can remember, and I think I wrote my first story when I was seven or eight,” he said.

“Writing is just such a part of the texture of my identity.”

Poetry and prose author, Hicks has three chapter books of poetry and two full-length collections published, with a third coming out next year.

His first novel, The Commandant of Lubizec, will be published by Steerforth Press and distributed through Random House in 2014.

By Thea Miller Ryan Photos by Hauschildt’s Photography

“It’s about the Holocaust,” Hicks says. “I journeyed to Poland on three separate occasions to get the history right.

The subject matter was very difficult to write, as you can imagine, but I’m pleased with the artistry of it. More than anything, I hope the narrative resonates with people and nudges them to find out more about what happened in Poland between 1939 and 1945.”

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He recently edited an anthology of South Dakota poets, A Harvest of Words. The book gathers many of South Dakota’s poet voices under one cover, he said. “This book intends to bring these writers together so that South Dakota poetry can receive the showcase it so rightfully deserves.”

Hicks’ own writing has appeared in The Utne Reader, Glimmer Train, Natural Bridge and Ploughshares, and his work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best American Short Stories. Hicks is originally from Minnesota, but lived in Northern Ireland, Germany, Spain and England, where he met his wife, Tania, while completing his PhD. He teaches and is the Writer-in-Residence at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. He and his wife have one son, Sean Min-gyu, who keeps them both very busy.

His books can be found at Zandbroz Variety in downtown Sioux Falls, at the Center for Western Studies on the Augustana campus and through most online book sources.

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Estate Collectable & Antique Sales

By Lisa Skelton • Photos by Hauschildt’s Photography

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wo friends, one with a love for assisting the elderly with downsizing and the other with a passion for buying and selling antiques, have started a new business for the Sioux Falls area.

Finders Keepers Estate Collectable & Antique Sales makes moving, downsizing or handling an estate sale profitable and effortless.

The owners, Deb Sorensen and Sue Beyenhof use a “tag sale” format to organize and tastefully display an owner’s belongings and collectibles in a unique way.

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“We really value the client’s belongings and try to get them into a special home,” Beyenhof says. “These are people’s life treasures and we display and feature them in an attractive and favorable way so they can become treasures for their new owner. The best thing is when we unearth a treasure for a family that is either lost or forgotten. For one client, we discovered a Black Hills Gold jewelry set that belonged to a mother and it was really neat to return it to her family.”

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Finders Keepers works with all sizes of estates and each sale draws out unique stories. Beyenhof says one sale in particular was incredibly special to her. “We had the opportunity to assist George McGovern’s family with his estate.

That was very educational and such a privilege!”

Depending on the size of the estate, a sale will last two to three days and usually run between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day. “The process starts by the clients calling and setting up an appointment for us to assess what will be sold,” Beyenhof says. “Then, we price the items according to the trends and we make the home spic and span, organize and get ready for sale day. The home looks like an antique store when we’re done.”

Finders Keepers service is available within approximately 30 miles of Sioux Falls. They have been in business since September 2012.

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ealth and wellness are vital for a happy life, but it’s often a challenge for many to incorporate a fitness plan into their busy lifestyle, especially if they don’t enjoy or are unable to take part in traditional exercise. For Tiffany Hansen and Penny Paclik, the path to wellness isn’t solely based on spending hours pumping iron in the gym or running relentlessly. They have introduced SuiteSweat Sauna Studio to Sioux Falls to provide many of the same health benefits of traditional exercise in a soothing, relaxing and private atmosphere.

“SuiteSweat Sauna Studio is a unique and innovative alternative wellness studio that focuses exclusively on infrared therapy,” Hansen says. “The company was founded in 2010 and more than 70,000 clients have enjoyed the benefits of the therapy.”

“Our skin is the largest organ in our body and sweating is the most natural and powerful way to detoxify and cleanse the body.

Infrared light increases circulation and eases tension and chronic pain while providing the simplest and most effective and complete approach to health and wellness.” ~ Tiffany Hansen, Owner, SuiteSweat Sauna Studio

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Since opening in May 2013 in Sioux Falls, SuiteSweat clients have come to enjoy the following benefits: • Weight Loss – you can burn up to 600 calories per 40 minute session!

• Cellular Detoxification • Improved Circulation • Pain Relief –from minor aches and pains to chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia • Stress Reduction and Relaxation • Lower Blood Pressure • Skin Cell Rejuvenation – stimulates collagen production to reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin tone

Clients enjoy a completely private and soothing 40-minute sauna therapy session in a 100 percent organic and proprietary greenwave infrared carbon heater that provides seven times more effective detoxfication results than those found in traditional saunas. In addition, a full line of complimentary products that help maximize the effects of infrared therapy are available.

“For the value, you won’t find another wellness solution or therapy that has the potential to universally strengthen and enhance your body and mind,” Hansen says. “Clients will see and feel the results after only a few sessions. To receive the lowest per session rates, we encourage all ofSFW our clients to become members and make SuiteSweat a weekly habit.”

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First Class Dental Care Sit Back, Relax and Prepare For Take-Off

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r. Zachary Beecroft, DDS, opened First Class Dental Care in March. His office offers comprehensive general dentistry to all ages with an emphasis in implant and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Beecroft’s 3-D imaging instrument for diagnosing is the best in the industry. You might think the business name comes from his high-tech equipment; however, it actually comes from his commitment and compassion to serving his patients. “First Class” also plays off Dr. Beecroft’s love of flying, as he is a private pilot, too.

“I love to travel,” Dr. Beecroft says. “I’ve been to 27 countries and I’m inspired by aviation. I want to share my personal experiences with people who trust me with their oral health.”

The accommodations in the waiting room are from a real commercial airliner’s first class section. There are rows of oversized, leather, first-class airplane seats, complete with working seatbelts and tray tables. You can relax in your airline seat and wait for your dental appointment with a cup of coffee from the airliner’s galley kitchen and enjoy the view on the ceiling of a clear blue sky.

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NEON! “I hope it takes people’s minds off of dental care and helps them relax. It’s a great conversation piece,” Dr. Beecroft says. “For kids, we even have pilot wings stickers similar to what they give out on commercial flights.”

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Dr. Beecroft also ties his flying theme into his patient care. “If you know pilots, you know they love their checklists and they’re known for being thorough; so I come up with a ‘flight plan’, if you will, for my patients,” Dr. Beecroft says. “It ensures they receive first-class service and first-class smiles.”

To schedule your smile “upgrade,” call for an appointment. First Class Dental Care also offers urgent dental care, if you happen to find yourself in an emergency situation.

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Heels on Wheels Simplify Your Life

Article & Photos by Margaret Pennock

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reated to offer reliable help for busy individuals, Heels on Wheels is owned and operated by Donna Kellar. Once only a luxury for the rich and famous, Donna provides personal assistant services affordably and dependably on a job-by-job basis.

“This service is for all of you that just don’t have enough time in your day to do it all,” Kellar says. “There is nothing I love more than helping others and that’s why I started this business. I realize life can get incredibly hectic and busy, and I wanted to offer something for the people of Sioux Falls that would give them a chance to enjoy their time at home more.”

“I’m doing what I love and loving what I do. I guarantee that when you call me once, I will brighten your day and make your life so much more manageable and enjoyable.

Just give me a call, I do it all!” ~ Donna Kellar 96

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Heels on Wheels offers services that are focused on simplifying everyday life, whether that’s walking the dog or waiting for the repair man. “My prices start at just $18 per hour and I get a lot done in that hour.” Kellar says. “You can have your groceries picked up, your clothing collected from the dry cleaner and any other errand you need completed accomplished before you even get off work. In fact, I can be waiting for you so you can just pick up your items on the way! I am well worth your time and money. I’m fast, efficient and reliable, plus I come with great references.”

Heels on Wheels Can Simplify Your Life in the Following Ways: • Personal Shopper • Collect Items from the Dry Cleaner • Pick Up Prescriptions • Walk Your Dog • Water Your Plants While on Vacation • Start Dinner • Drive or Pick You Up from the Airport • Make Doctor Appointments • Make Travel Arrangements • Make Dinner Reservations • Wait for Your Repair Man

Authorized Steinway, Boston, Essex, and Kawai Dealer for Sioux Falls and surrounding area.

Locally Owned 1020 E. 41st Street, Suite 3 • Sioux Falls (located in the Schmitt Music Building) 605-339-6023 • www.schoppertspianogallery.com

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Donna is offering a Grand Opening special in June. Buy one hour of services for $18 and get the second for half off!

For more information about Heels on Wheels or to schedule services, contact Donna at (605) 310-2750 or email her at donnamariekellar@yahoo.com.

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Heels On Wheels Your Personal Assistant For All Your Needs!

(605) 310-2750 email: donnamariekellar@yahoo.com

savvy 2425 s shirley ave • suite 112 • sioux falls

605.274.2882 • hours: mon 12 - 6 • tues - sat 10 - 6

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