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CONTENTS

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6 January Contributors 8

Credits

Editor’s Letter

Reviews and Recommendations 10

January Event Calendar

A Taste of Sarcasm: Tre Lounge

14 Get Involved: Media One FunSki 15

Beyond Borders: Book Reviews

NEW Creative Writing

The Year in Music that was 2009

Profiles in Sound: Tim Jewell & Friends, Pictures of Then, and more...

Life, Love and Laughter 22

COVER: Who’s Who in 2010

He Said, She Said...

28 Why Don’t Ya Do Somethin’: Battle of The Arts

31 Real Deal: Daren Rife 32 In the Matter of Nick Kotzea... 33 Ask the Johns 34 Resolutions: Make 2010 the Best Year Yet 36 Quiz: Are You A Nerd? 38 The Scoop: Buying a Home

Fashion and Beauty 39 What’s Boss/Get Lost 40 Fashion: Green w/ Envy

Fitness and Health 47 Winterize Your Skin

Poll of the Month

What is your New Year’s Resolution? 11.6%

7% Stop Drinking

Start Drinking

32.6%

Be more active

39.5%

Work on a healthier diet

Check our official Web site for next month’s poll and be part of the next issue!

9.3% Read a book. Remember those?

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Danielle Jaeger - Writer Danielle is 20 years old and grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. She is currently in her third year at MSU in Mankato, MN, pursuing a major in journalism with a minor in creative writing. Danielle hopes to one day work as a columnist at a prestigious magazine or newspaper, write her own novel and travel as much as possible. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, friends, family, and her four dogs. She also has a deep love and respect for cheerleading, dance, music, and art, as well as an unhealthy obsession with candy and gas station slushies. Danielle gives details on this year’s Media One FunSki.

Royce Larson - Writer Royce Larson is 25 years old and was born and raised in Sioux Falls. He is currently on break from furthering his education, but would like to be a psychologist someday when he grows up. When he is not recording, he is the volunteer coordinator at the Centers for Equality where he keeps the “queer eye on Sioux Falls” by furthering the community in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues. Royce gets to know Daren Rife for the Real Deal.

Sabina Mustic - Writer Sabina graduated from the University of South Dakota in May 2008 with a B.A. in English and German. She enjoys writing because it gives her satisfaction when she knows she worked hard and created something worth reading. Some of Sabina’s hobbies include reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and shopping. Sabina plans to attend graduate school sometime in the near future to get a Master’s degree in library science. Check out Sabina’s article on “winterizing” your skin.

Denise DePaolo - Writer Denise is from Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 2001. Since then she has lived in Gainesville, FL and traveled extensively. She and her husband Tony moved back to Sioux Falls in 2008. She is finishing up her English degree at the University of South Dakota and works as a bartender on weekends. Denise hopes to one day write for a living, but making drinks is a pretty cool job for now. She like adventures, jokes and going to punk rock shows. Denise sits down with “Who’s Who in 2010.”

Shawn Lykken - Illustrator Shawn Lykken is a graphic designer and illustrator based out of Sioux Falls, SD. Still looking for the perfect design job, he works independently with clients to produce personal and relevant material. With interests in art, music, and design he dips his toes in just about every medium. Shawn has his first work in 605 in this month’s “Why Don’t Ya Do Somethin’.”

Molly Keen - Writer Molly was born and raised in Sioux Falls and is currently a junior attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is an advertising major with an art minor, but is still undecided as to what she wants to do when she â&#x20AC;&#x153;grows up.â&#x20AC;? In her spare time Molly likes to listen to and make music, hang out in coffee shops, travel as much as her budget will allow, read, and... well, write. This month Molly gives tips on how to make 2010 the best year yet.

Lucinda Albers - Graphic Designer Lucinda Albers graduated from South Dakota State University in December,2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. She cuzrrently lives in Chicago and works as a DJ at Fearless Radio, a contributing writer for Alternative Press, and a freelance graphic designer. A passionate supporter of music, she hopes to continue working with all forms of media to promote national and local artists. Lucinda designs music pages 19-21.

Joanna Halverson - Writer A 20-year-old journalism major at Augustana College, JoAnna Halverson grew up in Sioux Falls. She is passionate about bike riding, apples and poetry. When not delivering pizza or managing the office at her church, she can be spotted around the Sioux Falls bike trails on her turquoise mountain bike. In the future, JoAnna would enjoy a career in writing for entertainment or fashion. Joanna gives you tips on what to do before you get a house.

Megan Hasche - Writer Megan Hasche is a senior at Augustana College studying journalism, French and music. While not participating in numerous musical ensembles at Augustana, serving as the head editor for the yearbook or coordinating chapel musicians, she likes to kickback with a good book and a cup of good coffee. Having lived in Sioux Falls her entire life, Megan loves to travel and recently studied a semester in France. Needless to say, she loves wine and crepes. After finishing college, Megan hopes to live and volunteer another year or two abroad before settling down as a journalist some where in the U.S. Megan gives the 411 on the Battle of the Arts.

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Publisher: The Mighty Bowtones, LLC Editor-in-Chief: Alana Bowden Director of Sales and Marketing: John Snyder Art Director: Adam Lichty Creative Writing Editor: Ryan Allen Cover Photo by: Candace Ann Photography Photography: Candace Ann Photography and Reistroffer Design Mail correspondence to: 300 N. Cherapa Pl., Suite 504 Sioux Falls, SD 57103 For Advertising Inquiries Contact: John Snyder (605) 274-1999 sales@605magazine.com Check us out at: www.605magazine.com www.facebook.com/605magazine www.myspace.com/605magazine or www.twitter.com/605magazine

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Editor ’sLetter

605 Readers, What a year it has been! We are on our first anniversary issue and are so excited with the response and readership we have had. Thank you for being so patient while we have been making changes and improving from feedback. I want to take this time to thank all of our contributors. 605 Magazine would be nothing without each and every one of you, and we appreciate you more than you know. They are the true masterminds behind this publication. If you would like to contribute, please e-mail us at contact@605magazine.com and we would love to hear from you! I also want to thank our advertisers and local professional photographers. Thank you for believing in us during our first year and realizing that young adults are a vital part of our community. Readers, please support local businesses and help Sioux Falls flourish. At 605 Magazine, we want to create the magazine you want to read, so please, send us your feedback, story ideas, etc. We look forward to continue to celebrate our local culture and young adult community!

Members of our “2010’s Who’s Who” celebrate our one year anniversary. (L to R) : Jennifer McNamara, Cassie, Dave and Evan Medema, Kerri DeGraff, Kiel Mutschelknaus, and Tyler Sharp.

All the best, Alana Bowden Editor-in-Chief

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EVENTS

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Jan. 1 Downtown First Fridays Downtown Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Enjoy exceptional shopping, original art, entertainment, dining and much, much more. Visit dtsf.com and click on the First Friday button to view the exciting things taking place. For more info call (605) 338-4009 or visit www.dtsf.com.

Jan. 15 & 16 Downtown Winter Crazy Days Downtown. 10 a.m. Retail specials throughout the weekend; deals you won’t want to miss! For more info, call (605) 338-4009 or visit www.dtsf.com.

Jan. 21 Curling for Adults Tuthill Park Ice Rink. 7:30 p.m. Curling with teams of three, all supplies provided for the outdoor winter sport. Intended for adults 18 and older. Pre-registration is available at www.siouxfallsparks.org or call Morningside community center. Cost is $8. For more info, call (605) 367-8222 or visit www.siouxfallsparks. org.

ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 18+ Groove Night Club David. 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Main Level only. $5 cover charge. Bring a valid ID for ages 21 and older to attend the Upper Level, neighborhood bar with no cover until 2 a.m. - or join the dance party on the main level. No alcohol permitted on the main level. IDs checked at the door. For more info and a list of all shows, visit www.clubdavidsf.com.

Jan. 10 Annie Washington Pavilion. 7 p.m. For more info, call (605) 367-6000 or visit www.washingtonpavilion.org.

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Washington Pavilion. 8 p.m. A hip reinvention of the classic combining edgy choreography with jazzy, bluesy music with a new storyline. For more info, call (605) 367-6000 or visit www.washingtonpavilion.org.

GOOD CAUSE Jan. 27

*Pumps, Pearls, and Purses in Paradise

Ramkota Rushmore Hall. 5:30 p.m. This ‘girls only’ event will include shopping, a unique food selection, opportunities to meet friends, and entertainment. Warm up with the JLSF while contributing to their mission locally by purchasing a ticket to the event for $35, available at JJ’s Wine & Spirits (57th and Western) or Traditions (Downtown on Phillips). For more info, call (605) 336-9469 or visit www.jlsiouxfalls.org.

Jan. 29 and 30 Media One FunSki Great Bear Recreation Park. 5 p.m. (Fri) and 9 p.m. (Sat). FunSki is a community-wide fundraiser for the Children’s Inn, which serves abused and neglected women and children in our community. There are activities for all skills, interests and ages; including kickball, snow tube races, downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow sculpture. For more info, visit www.funski.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

Jan. 22 & 23 Opera Theatre: Too Many Sopranos. Edith Mortenson Main Theatre. Hilarious new opera by Edwin Penhorwood. Four divas arrive in heaven to learn there is not enough room for all of them in the Heavenly Chorus due to all the tenors and basses in Hell. they must go to Hell to do a selfless deed in order to bring back some tenors and basses. Tickets $5. For more info, call (605) 274-5320 or visit www.augie.edu/ arts/music-ensembles/music-performances.

Jan. 24 Winter Black Tie Bridal Showcase Sioux Falls Convention Center. Noon. The Black Tie Bridal Showcase is the classiest and largest bridal showcase in the area. All your wedding needs under one roof! Visit with local and national wedding vendors that offer special deals and coupons to make your day not only magical, but also affordable. For more info, call (605) 332-6000 or visit www.blackincevents. com.

SPORTS Jan. 1, 3, 9, 10, 17, 20 Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m.

Jan. 8, 12, 15, 16, 22, 23 Sioux Falls Skyforce

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Sioux Falls Arena. 7 p.m. For more info, visit www.nba. com/dleague/siouxfalls.

Second Annual B2Bee Bridal Spectacular

Jan. 23

Ramkota Exhibit Hall. Noon. The largest bridal tradeshow in the tri-state region-averaging nearly 1,000 Brides/show. Exclusively joining forces with Professional Image by Rosemary to produce a high fashion, high energy, New York-style bridal runway show which will run throughout the day. Admission $3. For more info, call (605) 275-6373 or visit www.b2bee.net.

Roller Dollz vs. Omaha Roller Girls Fairgrounds. 7 p.m. Sioux Falls Roller Dollz are a group of women from all walks of life, who have come together to promote roller derby and make a difference in the community for which they reside. Skater owned and operated, the league has given $20,000 to local charities. For more info, visit www.rollerdollz.com.

MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month. For more show listings, visit www.collectiveefforts.com, www.pepperentertainment.com, www.clubdavidsf.com, www.myspace.com/phoenixlougelive, or www.44downtown.com.

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Jan. 1 Headbangerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball Phoenix Lounge. 9 p.m.

Jan. 7 Midwest Blessed w/ more TBA Nuttyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North. 9 p.m. 18+

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*Pictures of Then, Roman Ships, Soccer League Club David. 9 p.m. 18+

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Jan. 16 James Cotton Orpheum Theater. 8 p.m. Grammy Award winner, Smithsonian Institute and Blues Hall of Fame inductee, multiple W.C. Handy Award winner... â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superharpâ&#x20AC;? is sure to bring the house down with his powerful harmonica. For more info, call (605) 335-6101 or visit www.sfjb.org.

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Washington Pavilion. 8 p.m. The foremost interpreter of bass-baritone operatic repetoire in the world, joins the Symphony to perform his sell-out concert, A Date with the Devil. For more info, call (605) 335-7933 or visit www. sdsymphony.org.

Sick of Sarah w/ Something Stereo and Thrust Phoenix Lounge. 8 p.m.

Jan. 22 The Sewer Rats w/ Tim Jewell & Friends Nuttyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North.

Jan. 23 Reggae Night with Roster McCabe Rookies Sports Bar and Grill. 10 p.m. FREE SHOW. 21+

Jan. 29 Bigg Jayyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday Bash w/ The Limns, Robots Rising, and more TBA Nuttyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North. 9 p.m.

X GAMES LAUNCH PARTY - 40oz To Freedom (A Tribute to Sublime) Rookies Bar and Grill. 10 p.m. FREE SHOW. 21+

Idle Exhibit w/ Niobium Phoenix Lounge. 8 p.m.

Jan. 30 Night Shield Presents: The Midwest Rising Stars Nuttyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North. 9 p.m.

Have an event you want on our calendar? E-mail details to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month for the next issue.

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Taste

article about the Attic [Bar & Grill], wherein I stated that the Sioux Falls bar scene is primarily dictated by geography. That being said, people in Sioux Falls tend to go drink at the ab-

been able to become a prime location for that two-martini6 pit-stop after a long day of work. At Tre, the drink selection is fantastic. They have a very large drink menu that features specialty cocktails and martinis. I don’t know a ton about martinis, but I have been told their blueberry martini is fantastic. Additionally, Tre features as fine a wine list as anywhere in town. As for beer, they have all of the domestics, along with several craft and import beers, with a couple that rotate according to the season. Personally, I

solute closest bar to their house.5 In the case of Tre, at least during the week, this characteristic does not hold true. Tre has captured one of the defining characteristics that Theo’s once had – the “after work” crowd. Although the crowd is arguably still driven by geography (central and southern), Tre has

could drink an Irish whiskey and be in heaven. What is often overlooked by many at Tre is the food. It is phenomenal. Because Tre fancies itself a lounge, the appetizers and pizzas are the highlights. That being said, the entrees are also very good.

SARCASM: Tre Lounge

with Dan Doyle

hen Tre Lounge opened in Sioux Falls a couple years ago, it was a bittersweet occurrence for me. On one hand, any hope that Theo’s restaurant would reopen at its iconic location at 601 W. 33rd Street were dashed.1 On the other hand, it was the arrival of a new Sioux Falls destination that promised to return some

Tre Lounge is located on 601 W. 33rd St, in Sioux Falls. Within its modern decorum, Tre is both classy and fun; boasting a large variety of speciality cocktails and martinis in addition to the fantastic food selection. of the best qualities of Theo’s2 while simultaneously distinguishing itself as a new and unique fixture in the Sioux Falls culture. The first thing the new owners of Tre did to win me over was to renovate the interior of the building, while still maintaining its distinctive exterior. To me, that building is a signature fixture in the Sioux Falls dining and spirits environment.3 The one notable addition to the exterior of the premises is the patio area. It presents a great setting, with several tables and chairs, as well as outdoor couches framing a water fixture and fireplace. Inside, the patrons of Tre are greeted by rich colors, dark woods and contemporary, yet comfortable furniture. For the readers that have followed my previous pieces,4 you may recall my 12

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I prefer not to recognize the short-lived 601 Arota, as it tends to conjure up rather hostile emotions. It was very disappointing. 2 An after work destination that had a refined quality without an over-the-top rebuff. 3 Not dissimilar to the stories I have heard about the old Northlander at Minnesota Ave. and Lotta. Unfortunately, the city lost the Northlander building when it was relegated to the fate of being part of a nondescript apartment building. Truly a shame. 4 Thanks Mom and Dad. 5 This is primarily because our bars are located in a shotgun pattern across town. Here’s an original idea, why doesn’t the City push for a central bar and restaurant scene? It could be a cultural epicenter. Maybe some crazy place like downtown! Taxis could actually have a primary area to circulate. What a radical idea… 6 “I’ll stop by for one. I can only have one.” – Sure, buddy. Whatever you have to tell yourself.

For my money, the Thai cilantro wings are unmatched. They are huge drummies with crisp crust and a spicy-sweet sauce that make these wings unique to Sioux Falls.7 Additional appetizers to note are the Smoking shrimp (tails the size of your arm chilled with “smoking” dry ice, wonton encrusted shrimp and Asian dipping sauce) and the Ahi tuna sashimi. In regards to the pizza, I am pleased to note Tre has maintained the high standard that the bar at Theo’s once held: They are great. All of the pizzas are made with a thin, cracker-like crust that is crisp and flavorful. These aren’t your run-of-themill Totino’s® pizzas either.8 They come in such varieties as: Asian BBQ, Sicilian, Feta Chicken, Angus with Mushroom, and my two favorites, Margherita and Cayenne Bleu Cheese. The Cayenne Bleu Cheese is like a chicken wing on steroids, with cayenne sauce, blue cheese crumbles, chicken and caramelized onions. The Margherita is not overly original, but it is flat-out good with fresh tomatoes and pesto. It took a little while for Tre to get its legs in Sioux Falls, but it has now established itself as a staple in the Sioux Falls nightlife scene. Beyond the lounge aspect, it is continuing to grow as a restaurant. In fact, some new elements at Tre are their daily specials. Specifically, Mondays are now burger night, featuring a list of 20 burgers and Friday/Saturday offers prime rib.9 If you haven’t been to Tre yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. You might actually surprise yourself. There are places in Sioux Falls that are both classy and fun.

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FINAL GRADE: Food: 4/5 The appetizers and pizza are the stars here.

Service: 4/5 Classy like a restaurant, but lively and fun like a bar.

Atmosphere: 5/5 Tre can be as lively and fun as the patrons present. The split layout provides a lively environment on the west half, while the east half has more of a relaxed and mellow feel. 7

I would like to make some sort of off-color joke about Kim Jong-Il, but my current events knowledge is limited to football scores and the winner of “Top Chef.” Yeah, I just admitted it. 8 That is not to say that I don’t love a good Totino’s® or Red Baron ® pizza around 2:30a.m. I have eaten my fair share, I can assure you. 9 Sweet mother of God, I love prime rib!

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G e t I n v o l v e d !: Media One FunSki By Danielle Jaeger Images courtesy of Media One

he winter months can be chilly, and are often a time to curl up beside the fireplace with a good book or a cup of hot cocoa. Although this is a perfectly adequate use of your down time, spending some time outside and enjoying the snow can be a whole lot of fun, too. This January, gather your family, friends and colleagues for an outdoor event at Great Bear for a good cause. Media One has hosted the annual FunSki event since 1989 as a benefit and fundraiser for the Children’s Inn. Over the past 21 years, the event has become the premiere winter event in the region. “People come from all over,” said Greg Blomberg, director of account services at Media One Advertising and Marketing. “This year, we’ll have fundraised over half a million dollars total for the Children’s Inn.” The Children’s Inn is a domestic abuse shelter in Sioux Falls with the goal to provide shelter and counseling services to those in need. Ultimately, they work to establish new beginnings for victims and are trying every day to break the cycle of violence and abuse. “The Inn is where people can go who are in physical danger, where they can take refuge from a threatening situation. It’s a safe place for women and children,” said Blomberg. “This is why FunSki came into being.” The Media One FunSki event has recently been recognized as a South Dakota Great Event by the South Dakota Department of Tourism, recognizing it as an important event for the region. “It draws a couple thousand of people every year. It’s been the largest revenue-generating weekend each year at Great Bear,” said Blomberg. With something for people of all ages and skill sets, the Media One FunSki event is a weekend outdoors that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Activities range from skiing to snowboarding, to team snow tubing, to frozen-leg kickball, to a snow sculpture contest, and cross-country skiing.. “The snow sculpture contest entries have been incredible in the past. People do some really cool, crazy things every year,” said Blomberg. “Also, the team snow tubing is always one of the coolest 14

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events.” As if this event couldn’t get any better, the Media One FunSki event is free to watch and a nominal fee to participate. For under $25, you can compete against others in one of the many skiing or snowboarding events. If a team effort is more your thing, you can participate in the team snow tubing event for $200/team or the snow sculpture contest for $100/block. All proceeds go directly to the operating budget of the Children’s Inn. Hosting the Media One FunSki event at a place like Great Bear gives the event wide appeal and gets people outside in the winter for a great cause. Starting at 5 p.m. on January 29th and concluding at 3 p.m. on January 30th, the Media One FunSki event is a weekend to enjoy with family, friends and colleagues, while helping victims of domestic violence and abuse in our community. After 21 years of the public enjoying the Media One FunSki event, many memorable moments have been made and will be remembered for years to come. “One year, it was negative 18 degrees, and another year it was 60 degrees and the snow was melting. That’s an 80 degree difference,” said Blomberg. “But drastic temperatures aside, we always find a way to run the event and have fun.” If you are interested in creating some memories of your own this winter or have any questions regarding the event, you can visit www.funski.org or contact Greg Blomberg at (605) 339-0000.

B E YO N D borders... with Mark Lloyd

ark Lloyd gets all the book perks working at Borders. Our perk? We get the skinny about upcoming books ahead of everyone else. Finally, an Instruction Book for How to Get into a Life of Crime In “How to Rob an Armored Car,” Iain Levison introduces us to three friends. Mitch is middle management at a store called Accu-mart. He is in charge of auto parts. He plays poker with the other middle managers for control of the employees. He is good at poker, so he has both Nigerians and the beautiful young college girl working in auto parts for him. But then he ggets fired.

The problem isn’t that they steal the television. The problem is that after they steal the television, they realize just how easy it is to steal stuff. And then, while Kevin is walking a dog in the fancy part of a neighboring town, he notices an armored car being unloaded for the bank. Yeah, robbing an armored car sounds like a great idea. In this book, Levison is dealing with a lot of stuff. We’re talking about America’s dying industrial towns and the people who live in them. We’re talking about the economic takeover of just about everything by big corporate monsters. We’re talking about the cultural power shift in our culture between the sexes and the way young men are handling it. We’re talking about a lot of really smart stuff. So you should pick up this book and read it in a cafe somewhere. People will want to talk to you. On top of being extremely good looking, you will seem intelligent and well read.

What to Watch for in January In a world ruled by a Colortocracy, which apparently means that everything is decided by your color, a young man who is “red” falls in love with a “grey.” Watch out caste system, Fforde is onto you.

How to Rob an Armored Car

Shades of Grey

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D Doug oug iiss a lline ine co cook okk at a ccorporate restaurant. The only thing he’s really good at is smoking weed and identifying any pill. He’s like the Rain Man of potheads. All Doug really wants in life is to have enough money to pay the rent with just enough left over for a bag. But then he shows up for work and his restaurant has closed. Kevin has just gotten out of jail recently for growing marijuana in his basement. He’s a confused young husband and father who can’t really do anything because of his record, so he walks dogs for a living. At least he still has some means of income. So these three friends basically just sit around all day in their dying Pennsylvania coal town and hatch up new ways to make money and escape their meaningless lives. Mitch thinks he knows a way to steal a 42 inch high definition plasma television set from Accumart. Since they’re all stoned when he hatches this plan, it sounds like a great idea.

How did Steve Jobs convince us to pay 99 cents to download a song when we used to get it for free? Why do peanut butter jars keep getting smaller while the price stays the same? I need to know these things.

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ed occasionally suspected an aircraft would crash into his house. It was a fear rekindled in February when a twin-engine Bombardier crashed into some other poor son-of-a-bitch’s house near – Binghamton? No, that was the shooting rampage – near Buffalo, New York. Ted couldn’t decide whether that meant it would be more likely [these things actually happen . . .] or less likely [when would it be statistically possible to happen again?]. The thought arose this particular Monday as Ted listened to the airliners hustling in and out of Sioux Falls pregnant with fuel, pregnant with passengers, pregnant with tired pilots and air marshals and terrorists and shoe salesmen and New Yorkers. The shiny steel tubes braced for impact against asphalt strips about four miles north of his backyard. Ted spent Monday evening in his backyard refinishing an old picnic set. It had been 12 years since he stripped, sanded or stained anything, and as he worked Ted found he was as bad at pragmatic labor now as he was then. A plane flies overhead . . . He purchased stain Sunday, though the hardware stores were closed. He absolutely had to have stain Sunday in case his sister and her family didn’t come for barbeque. In that case, Ted wanted – no, he needed – something to do. The hardware stores in the city closed at noon and Ted went shopping at noon-twenty-five, so he had to find a big-box store on the city’s south side. They sold only clear, spray-on polyurethane. Graffiti, in other words. So much for a mahogany picnic set; the picnic set would be nothing to adore. Even tiny dreams shrink. As Ted sanded, he listened to the planes restore themselves to the earth and imagined himself in the shower, scrubbing splinters from his limbs with his wife’s loofa scrub. After 15 minutes of gloveless sanding, there had yet to be a splinter. This would change, and Ted knew it would hurt – the surprised kind of hurt. In the shower, Ted braced the loofa against his palm – much like he did the folded sandpaper – and scrubbed the fiery pinpricks with gentle, moisturizing soap until nothing remained but pink, soft skin. Dishwater hands. Someone – Ted couldn’t remember who – recently told him he had exceptionally soft hands. Halfway through saying thank you, Ted wondered if it was a compliment. Another plane, a 737, from where? Chicago? Minneapolis? Sanding roughens hands. The tips of your fingers invariably run into wood and skin scars and calluses build. The stripping felt good, too: paint chips melted like August ice cream. Progress. The fruits of labor. Ted didn’t know if Letty, his wife, would be proud of the work. Letty didn’t spend much time outside. The paint scraper cost $4.95. Including the sandpaper and clear polyurethane, the entire purchase cost $21. A bargain. Ted would have rented four movies for $17, or bought a compact disc for $18.99. With a refurbished picnic set he could impress his sister and her family, and sit back and watch the aircraft as they crashed into his neighbor’s tree line.

Stripping took 15 minutes. Sanding took 15 minutes. Then Ted realized he needed to strip more. Rinse and repeat; it continued for hours. Strip more, sand. Sand more, strip. By the time the polyurethane leapt from the spray nozzle the sun had dipped past nowhere. Ted’s muscles twitched and it was good to remember he had muscles. And Letty was back. Perhaps they would talk finances. Perhaps they would talk softball. Perhaps they would talk about the airplanes (Letty hated the noise). Perhaps they would take a walk. Perhaps Ted would try to get her on his picnic set. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps. The spray-on stain stank like oil-slick and Ted pretended to be cleaning sick penguins on a tar beach. It reminded him of a cartoon movie of dancing penguins. This plane very low, that familiar red logo, just waiting to crash-land ... Letty returned around 8 and they talked dinner. Why hadn’t Ted thought about perhaps talking dinner? He wasn’t in trouble. But the thought of neglecting thinking about dinner stuck in his mind for hours afterward. He imagined himself in the shower, scrubbing splinters and thinking how he had neglected to think about talking dinner. They decided on Indian takeout. Ted tried to figure out how to get Letty on the bench. Curry, naan, rice. It would be delicious, if only Ted could get the oil-slick off his skin. In the shower, he scrubbed with Letty’s loofa, this time for real. Still, it was better than washing his hands of water cooler jokes. Letty was vaguely impressed that Ted performed manual labor, though she couldn’t quite comprehend a change in the picnic set. Under the backyard’s jalapeño string lights, it looked the same as before – tired and mistreated. She supposed it felt smoother, though Letty couldn’t remember the last time she touched it. After the Indian food Ted urged her to sit on it and loosen her blouse. She protested, citing creepy neighbors but he insisted and cut the jalapeno lights. Ted didn’t insist on much, and Letty wanted him to feel like a man, at least sometimes. In that final moment before the picnic set collapsed under them, Ted felt the silken edges of Letty’s bra and looked up as a plane – a 737800 from Phoenix, no terrorists, two New Yorkers and a shoe salesman in coach – rushed into the twilight. As Letty led Ted to bed, he found his first splinter, the stealth kind. He bled all over her bra without noticing. After they cleaned up, he slept and dreamt of a computer screen for what felt like 7.15 hours. The next morning, Ted read about a Brazilian airliner that disappeared. Lightning may have played a factor. 228 souls lost, this time in the ocean. Ted knew that someday he would get his. The splinter, carved into his palm and stained in Letty’s bra, was just the beginning. Joe O’Sullivan is 29 years old and works as a journalist for the “Watertown Public Opinion.” Sullivan grew up in New Jersey, and has also lived in Washington, DC, and Minnesota. In his spare time, he “seeks out beauty and oddities to appreciate.” Come to think of it, he also does that when he is working.

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Use Everything (A Conversation) By Ryan Allen I Make every word count. Do seasons move forward or pass? We pass one another on the road glancing across the open space divided by yellow lines. II I went swimming last night. I opened my eyes underwater; they burned red with chlorine. A color, a feelingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; meaning. We are born alive and dead. And reborn over and over again. I am as old as the universe. I am older than that. You are too. III Traveling east on Interstate 90 I saw a flock of blackbirds robbing the seeds from a farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field of sunflowers. They belong to the blackbirds. And the farmer too.

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The Year in Music that Was... The shocks, flops and best of 2009 By Roman Black s another year closes and middle age begins for me, I feel compelled to give you my synopsis of the year in music. Even though this is only my second issue with the 605 crew, you will probably not be surprised to hear I have been listening to music all year long. I could give you a selfish top 10 list of albums featuring my favorites ‘80s band and their B-sides, but I have decided against that. Instead, I have chosen to briefly talk about a few records that surprised me for various reasons.

Shocker of the year: Lucero: “1372 Overton Park.” Though I have never been taken by any of this band’s previous efforts, this ’09 release always leaves me smiling. It’s nice hear the instrumentation on the same level as the vocals for once, and the horns add some needed character.

2009inREVIEW Why are they so afraid to just turn up the volume and melt my face again? Please get back on your elephants, boys, and ride the groove that instilled so much love. Album of the year? I guess I don’t really have ^ A l b u m o f t h e Ye a r ? one. I did thoroughly enjoy the new Coconut Records and Soulcrate Music albums. Also the powerful debut records of locals Burlap Wolf King and Rifflord keep me excited about the state of the scene here in “Su Fu.” Meanwhile, other releases, such as Brad Paisley, Mos Def, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Flaming Lips had some promise, yet fell short of satisfying my desires.

Near miss of the year: Built to Spill: “There Is No Enemy.” A mellow change of pace from records past, this album certainly could have been louder and a tad more aggressive. I really wanted to like this one because I have a history of obsessive problems with Doug Martsch and company, so I will keep listening. y Energy Efficient Design y Exercise and Community Rooms

Flop of the year: Clutch: “Strange Cousins from the West.”

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ere at 605, we fancy ourselves the eyes and ears of young Sioux Falls. Part of this community awareness entails keeping an eye on the movers and shakers within the populous, particularly those who are making this a better place to live. Each of the following young adults is passionately committed to bettering Sioux Falls and perpetuating the values that make this such a great place to call home. What all of these people have in common is an enthusiasm for their work, a sense of personal accountability, and a genuine love for the community that they are helping to foster. Each of them has found their own way of making our city a better place than when they found it. 22

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Jennifer McNamara Age: 32 Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

outh Dakota is one of only four states that does not have a felony animal cruelty law on the books. This is the nexus of Jennifer McNamara’s mission, and why she helped to found the South Dakota Coalition for Companion Animals. It is a new and growing group formed in an effort to make life better for South Dakota pets and their owners. SDCCA works within the community and with legislators to expand the laws protecting animals beyond dog fighting, which is a nationwide felony. The SDCCA feels that our state’s current law is simply too broad, lumping neglect and abuse together. McNamara said, “We don’t have any limitations on cruelty—and we should. We should because we are better people than that. As South Dakotans we believe in taking care of each other, taking care of property and taking care of ourselves. We need to send a message to the abusers. They’re just not welcome here.” It may appear that a fight like SDCCA’s would be wholly-consuming, but this fiery activist has a lot more going on than petitioning lawmakers. McNamara is a married mother of one who has worked for 15 years in the medical field. She claims that her greatest pastime is simply living in Sioux Falls, and as those who follow her on Twitter know, she takes her amusement as seriously as she takes her work. McNamara is a foodie who is known for taking pictures of her plates and posting them online. “I like to know the good places to eat. Food is a big hobby. I don’t drink, so I always eat when we all go out,” she said. Aside from which establishments have the most tantalizing cuisine, McNamara is the authority on who has the cleanest and nicest bathrooms. When pressed for specifics, she admitted, “Paramount [Studio Wine Bar] has the nicest bathroom. I would like to host parties in Paramount’s bathroom. It’s gorgeous.” McNamara is a big fan of Mixed Martial Arts and other sports where the success of the individual does not rely upon a whole team. While she works closely with colleagues at SDCCA, she likes to exemplify the power of the solitary warrior as well. She does bite prevention workshops for children where they are taught the correct way to behave around dogs and other pets. She has also been active with a pit bull rescue group, and is the owner of three dogs (two of them pits). McNamara says that the stigma attached with growing up in the Riverside neighborhood on Sioux Falls’ lower east side made her sympathize with with the often-stereotyped breed.. She asserts

that too many people do not stop and realize that a dog can be a 20year commitment and it is important for potential owners to assess their lifestyle before getting that moment’s “it” breed. “My family does all of the things that pit bulls like to do. You have to be active. They are very people-centric. You have to be in a group all of the time. That is exactly how my husband, daughter and I are,” McNamara said. The most important thing that McNamara wishes to exemplify is that anyone from any walk of life can use their voice and their hands for the benefit of others. She says that a lot of volunteers think it takes money to make a difference, but that they just need to get their bodies out there. “You shouldn’t feel hindered by being young or poor, and it doesn’t matter what your cause is. If you believe in it and want to make a change, you have to not be afraid to do it,” she said. Check out the South Dakota Coalition for Companion Animals’ Web site at www.sdcca.net. Follow Jennifer McNamara on Twitter at @jenimc.

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Dave & Cassie Medema Ages: 27 Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

ave and Cassie Medema look like a couple from a parenting magazine. They are the young, bright-eyed, entrepreneurial face of the contemporary family. As with most new parents, the birth of their first child forced them to reassess and restructure many facets of their lives. Before the pregnancy, these high school sweethearts were renting in downtown Sioux Falls. Dave was working in insurance sales and Cassie was doing freelance graphic design work. They had always imagined how nice it would be to merge Dave’s sales knowhow and computer science degree with Cassie’s design expertise. Once baby Evan’s arrival was imminent, it seemed like the perfect time for the Medema’s to move their musings into reality. Both were raised on the east side of Sioux Falls, Dave and Cassie fell in love with the convenience of living downtown. When it came time to buy, they were unyielding in their search for the perfect centrally located house. About a year ago, they found the just what they were looking for in the McKennan Park area. The plan when they bought the house was to eventually work out of it together, and to be a constant presence in the lives of their future children. Dave said, “The perfect storm hit right around February.” They arranged and rearranged to make the space as productive as possible, and two months shy of Cassie’s due date, Funky Fresh was born. “When people come over and see our office space, they get kind 24

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of weirded out. We have our desks set up literally five feet away from each other. We are together for about twelve hours a day and have managed not to make each other too mad yet. Then there is the plethora of baby gear in the office, too. We have kind of an office/ daycare setup, but it’s a good situation,” said Cassie. The Medemas have done the bulk of their work for other start-up companies in the area. They think of it as a one-stop Web design shop. They specialize in helping new companies to brand themselves, that is, to establish an identity through logos and Web sites. They agree that since starting their company, it has become their biggest hobby. Aside from that, however, the Medemas love to attend events at Augustana, Dave’s alma mater, “We made it out to three or four football games this year, but we’re yet to miss a basketball game.” They love to eat at the sushi restaurants downtown, particularly Sushi Masa, and are avid music fans. The couple sees as much live music as they are able to, frequently making the trip to Minneapolis to see bands like Joey Ryan and the Inks, The Alarmists and Consolation Champ at venues like The Triple Rock and the 400 Bar. They love the intimacy of smaller venues, rarely attending concerts anywhere larger than First Avenue. Although they miss some aspects of the Twin Cities, where they lived early in their marriage, the Medemas do not regret their deci-

When people come over and see our office space, they get kind of weirded out. We have our desks set up literally five feet away from each other. We are together for about twelve hours a day and have managed not to make each other too mad yet. sion to buy their home and start their business in Sioux Falls. Dave asserted, “I like the efficiency of everything here. Everything is reasonably priced and where you need it to be. It just seems like life is very easy in Sioux Falls. We lived in Minneapolis for a while and whether it was traffic or crime, or just the cost of living and the job market—for us those things aren’t as much of a struggle here. We can focus on other things, like family and our business.” The Medemas’ goals for the near future are refreshingly realistic. Cassie hopes to find time to polish her screen printing skills for business and artistic purposes. Although they are not looking to strike it rich with this endeavor, they hope to earn decent living and to always remember why they started Funky Fresh in the first place. Cassie said, “We want to not get wrapped up in work so much that we don’t see each other.” Dave added, “But we want to become the best at what we do. There is a lot of great competition here in Sioux Falls, and we’re hoping that if someone wants a unique and interesting Web site or identity or logo that they’ll think of us.” Check out their Web site at www.funky-fresh.com.

clients including the Sioux Falls Air Show, Poet, the Washington Pavilion, and SDPB’s Rock Garden Tour. Through Fresh Produce, Mutschelknaus runs a blog called Graphic Content (www.graphiccontentfp.com). It serves as a forum where local artists and enthusiasts can discuss all aspects of the Sioux Falls art scene. In fact, the blog has been so well received that it has spawned a monthly gathering called DrawnTown. DrawnTown is an activity open to the public where Mutschelknaus and other local art lovers gather around the city to draw. Thus far they have been to places such as the Falls and Rug & Relic. Usually they get about 20 people, but are always looking for more. DrawnTown takes place on the second Tuesday of each month around six or seven o’clock. The next meeting will be January 12th.

I have a friend who said that she was going to make Sioux Falls the art mecca of the Midwest, and that’s really stuck with me. I really think we can do it.

Kiel Mutschelknaus Age: 24 Hometown: Brandon, SD

t is hard to believe that Kiel Mutschelknaus entered college undecided about his major. Luckily, though, he got into the last class taught by art professor Carl Grupp. To say that Mutschelknaus was inspired would be an understatement, and thus another bright-eyed art student was born. Mutschelknaus went to work for Fresh Produce where he is a graphic designer. The company moved about a year ago from Brandon to their new location downtown, which thrilled him. Said Mutschelknaus, “I really like where downtown is going. Fresh Produce is a great company, because we get to do a lot of quirky things.” Mutschelknaus has gotten to do design work for a vast array of

Mutschelknaus considers art to be not only his work, but his most beloved pastime. “It’s weird when you like what you do. I feel really lucky that I get to go to work and get paid to do my hobby,” he said. Mutschelknaus mostly draws, because of the extraordinary convenience, but also paints as much as possible. In college, he painted mostly with oils. However, due to the lack of facilities since graduation, he has incorporated a lot of acrylics into his repertoire. Like most artists, Mutschelknaus hopes to get his work out on display more. Mutschelknaus was featured on the Trolley Tour Art Show and will be showing work during March and April 2010 at the East Bank Art Gallery & Studio. In addition to visual arts, Mutschelknaus is a big fan of the music that Sioux Falls has to offer. “I’ve been really surprised. I never really expected much from our local music scene, but I’ve been really blown away by the caliber of work that’s been coming out,” he said. Amongst others, he loves We All Have Hooks For Hands. Mutschelknaus sees the strides that downtown has made as very positive, and thinks that the string of bars like Club David and Monks are a step in the right direction. He is also a big fan of cuisine from south of the border. His favorite spots to eat are Mama Lada’s and La Fiesta. “I know that those are both Mexican restaurants, but I really like Mexican,” he said. More than anything, Mutschelknaus’ interests orbit around art in any form. According to him, the Sioux Falls art scene is on the brink of something big. He sees a growing interest in the arts and hopes to be a part of it for the foreseeable future. Mutschelknaus said, “I have a friend who said that she was going to make Sioux Falls the art mecca of the Midwest, and that’s really stuck with me. I really think we can do it.” Kiel’s Web site is www.kielm.com JANUARY 2010 I 605 MAGAZINE 25

Kerri DeGraff Age: 26 Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

s Sioux Empire United Way’s community impact director, Kerri DeGraff is presented with the grim side of life on a daily basis. Luckily, DeGraff is the glass-half-full sort, so to her each dour situation brings amazing opportunities for improvement. DeGraff ’s position requires her to assess unmet needs within Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner and McCook counties. These needs could fall under health care, education, shelter, or any number of other headings. If a program is already in place that matches a specific requirement, budgets are analyzed to see how funds can be better distributed. When the program does not exist, it is up to DeGraff and her team to bring it into reality. This is exactly what she has managed to do. Since beginning her tenure at SEUW three years ago as initiatives director, she has been responsible for launching many new programs: Starting Strong

... I get more out of volunteering than I even give. helps at-risk children who would otherwise be stuck on the Head Start waiting list, Family Foundations provides support and resources that enable young families to prepare their children for kindergarten, and Genesis is a mentoring program that aids families who are at risk of becoming homeless. Genesis is run through a non-profit called Community Outreach. DeGraff and other mentors walk participants through a budget plan, and help them to find affordable, appropriate housing for their families. This program was conceived after reports indicated that there were over 1,000 homeless children in the Sioux Falls area. DeGraff said, “I just talked to the homeless liaison for the Sioux Falls School District and they have already identified 657 [homeless] children this school year. That is a 25 percent increase from this time last year.” Although it can sometimes be a struggle to provide people with basic essentials (food has appeared on the top 10 list of requested needs for the first time in years), DeGraff is impressed with the level of generosity that she sees within our city. According to DeGraff, “Our community is #2 in the nation for charitable giving per capita. We raised more than almost 26

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all other United Ways that raised over one million dollars—second only to Palm Beach County, Florida.” Outside of her demanding work, DeGraff finds solace in physical activities. She finds running to be a great de-stressor and loves camping and taking walks with her husband and dog, Hershey. She plays co-ed volleyball through the city three nights a week and logs countless volunteer hours. When asked about her personal goals, she disclosed that she sits down with her husband every year and sets out objectives to be accomplished. DeGraff effervesced, “I am always striving to make an impact, so I will always volunteer. I think that I get more out of volunteering than I even give.” To find out more about the Sioux Empire United Way, visit www. siouxempireunitedway.org.

Tyler Sharp Age: 28 Hometown: Long Valley, SD

yler Sharp appears to be a consummate example of what a young South Dakota professional is. He grew up on a vast cattle ranch near Long Valley in western South Dakota, and as an adult he ropes, rides horses and owns land adjacent to that of his parents. He is also responsible for bringing countless tourist dollars to the state and giving a new face to the Sioux Falls Convention Center & Visitors Bureau. After graduating from Augustana, Sharp took a job in Pierre with the South Dakota Office of Tourism as a trade representative. His job was to bring foreign tour guides to our state in an effort to show them how great a place it is to visit.

“I had an awesome experience out there in Pierre and traveling all over the world… promoting South Dakota as a tourist destination,” said Sharp. However, the constant travel eventually left Sharp feeling burnt out, and he began to search for a job in Sioux Falls. That is when the Sioux Falls Convention Center came into his life. He was hired as marketing manager in February 2009. Sharp’s duties are to market the Convention Center itself and to make sure everybody knows it is a great place to hold events, big or small. Sharp is working to change the perception that the Convention Center is only for huge events, like the recent one for the South Dakota Homebuilders Association. It can also be utilized for business meetings and weddings. “We host a lot of weddings out there, and our food and beverage capabilities are just amazing,” he said. In addition to his responsibilities at the Convention Center, Sharp is very involved with the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. He was on the original Steering Committee for the Chamber’s Young Professionals Network. YPN is aimed at driving membership into the Chamber for people aged 21-39. Sharp sees it as “a way for people in our age demographic to network with each other and build relationships that benefit not only ourselves, but the SFACC for years to come.” Due to scheduling conflicts, however, Sharp has resigned from the Steering Committee, bur still sits on the Marketing Committee. Although his parents remain out west, he remains very connected, getting out to the ranch once or twice every month. Sharp is grateful to have a sister, brother-in-law and

It’s [the Sioux Empire] such a young and vibrant community. It’s a forward-thinking community. The people seem to look ahead at what it takes to maintain a good quality of life. three nephews in Sioux Falls and spends as much time as possible with them. Sharp said, “I get used as a jungle gym a lot.” Sharp is in his second year as a baritone in the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Choir. In whatever free time he has left, can be found at Augustana or the YMCA. He is an enthusiastic racquetball player. Aside from utilizing their athletic facilities, Sharp volunteers at Augustana, helping to give marketing students an idea of what public relations is like in the real world. Sharp loves the downtown area and how it has grown. He finds the social aspects to be the best parts of living in Sioux Falls. Sharp said, “It’s such a young and vibrant community. It’s a forward-thinking community. The people seem to look ahead at what it takes to maintain a good quality of life.” Check out Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network at www.siouxfallsypn.com and the Sioux Falls Convention Center at www.siouxfallscc.org. JANUARY 2010 I 605 MAGAZINE 27

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she said bull… you get it. Lady Tove and Sir Mammenga are here to cut the middle man and give straight-up answers for relationships from a male and female perspective. I have been with my boyfriend for over a year and I still have dreams that involve my ex-boyfriend all of the time. It drives me nuts because I thought I was over him, so why is he still showing up in my dreams? -Confused T: Well, Confused, dreams are tough to explain. First and foremost, most of us do not have control over what we dream, and things can go from normal to crazy in matter of seconds. Over the years I’ve had dreams that make me blush just thinking about, I’ve had awkward dreams, awesome dreams, just plain scary dreams, and probably every other kind possible, just as a majority of the population probably has. When we sleep, it is up to our minds to keep us “entertained.” Personally, I think dreams can be trig-

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you’re over him, you are, end of story. It just means something occurred recently that made him reappear in your mind, and this is your brain’s way of showing you what’s been going on. Always keep in mind no matter what you dream, you didn’t intentionally do it. Dreams can be interpreted many different ways, but one way I do not recommend is

this is what is happening to you? I would have to say, probably not. Since you stated this is happening “all the time” it is possible you are not as “over” this guy as you think. It is my understanding that recurring dreams are caused by how the dream makes the body feel during the dream state. Whether it is embarrassment from peeing your pants while giving

Just because women haven’t been as responsive as you’d like doesn’t mean you’ve lost your touch; you might be doing all the right things, but maybe the crowd you’re trying to please has moved beyond being hit on in a bar (trust me on this one: girls don’t necessarily enjoy being hit on at bars. It can seem shallow, insincere and sometimes just rude). gered by a number of things, including smells, memories and things that are on your mind—whether consciously or subconsciously. While we don’t always realize it, I think it is human nature to compare relationships to other experiences in our lives that are familiar to us. It makes sense that you compare your current relationship to a past relationship, whether you’re intending to or not. Your ex appearing in your dreams doesn’t mean you’re not over him. If you think 28

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interpreting them literally. If you do, you may just want to check into the crazy house now. M: Well, Confused, dreams are a fickle little beast. They are something we have very little control over. In fact, it is my understanding that any little event which occurs while we are awake can trigger dreams involving instances or people we have not thought about for a number of years, which are buried deep in our psyche. Do I think

a speech in front of people, or enjoyment from an old, fond memory, the subconscious mind will want to relive those things in your dreams. Now, if these dreams of your ex-boyfriend are pleasant or erotic, it could be your subconscious telling you that you still have feelings for this person or maybe miss this person being in your life. Or…I could be completely wrong. This could be a random occurrence with no real logic behind it. Sometimes dreams have no rhyme

or reason and are just jumbled messes in heads. It is something you need to deal with yourself. Don’t let dreams freak you out. You know what you want. Just think about what that is and go for it. I’m sure you love your current boyfriend very much. My advice, concentrate on that “real” relationship. I have been single for a few years now and I’m starting to believe I can’t pick up women anymore. I try buying girls drinks, but it doesn’t seem to work. What can I do? -Giving up T: Well, Mr. Giving Up, I think you might be looking in the wrong places. Picking up girls in bars is so cliché, so to get a new outlook, I challenge you to try to pick up girls elsewhere. Just because women haven’t been as responsive as you’d like doesn’t mean you’ve lost your touch; you might be doing all the right things, but maybe the crowd you’re trying to please has moved beyond being hit on in a bar (trust me on this one: girls don’t necessarily enjoy being hit on at bars. It can seem shallow, insincere and sometimes just rude). So to test out my theory, I challenge you to go to new places, use your same moves, and see if you end up with a date. For example, try going to a coffee shop, a bookstore or a park. Go there once or twice to get a feel for the place and observe the “expected behavior” cues. On your next trip, start working your magic. Chat up the cute waitress, comment on a lady’s exquisite taste in literature or offer to help catch the lady’s dog that got off his leash. While not all of these scenarios are fool-proof, trying something new can at least give you some perspective, and may potentially land you on a date for next weekend. So don’t fret. Try to get out of your rut by taking yourself out of the situation that keeps leaving you empty-handed. You may be surprised with the results! M: Well Mr. Giving Up, I would maybe re-think that moniker, as being single for a couple of years should never equate to giving up on finding love. As was made popular by the film Superbad, you don’t want to find a girl in a bar. When girls go out to a bar, it is usually with a group of friends. When girls are with their friends they rarely want to be hit on constantly by “creepy” men at the bar. This usually ends up being banter for them to use as a joke. You will

never find a girl if you are the butt of her and her friends’ jokes. No one ever wants to become “that” guy at the bar. A girl at the local watering hole is more than likely getting hit on constantly and it’s really hard to distinguish yourself from every other yayhoo trying to buy her a drink. I think it may be time to re-think your strategy. Seth Rogen said it best by stating that “You don’t wanna find a girl at a bar.” You need to try and find a place a little less threatening and more open to conversation that doesn’t involve buying drinks to get someone wasted so they like you. A pumpkin patch or farmer’s market is a good place to start. Another thing you will want to do is quit chasing what has become to be known as the “Unicorn.” Yes, the Unicorn. This is the accepted term for a girl who is unattainable – much like the mythical beast is unattainable. Now, I’m not telling you to just settle or lower your standards. But, it would be very counter-productive to spend your time only giving these “unattainable” girls attention. What it basically boils down to is that when it’s supposed to happen, it

will. More times than not people will meet the love of their life when they aren’t even looking for it. Relax bra, it’ll happen. Don’t give up! Sir Mammenga note: Last issue I wrote about sometimes having to do things you don’t want to do. Among my examples was “go to quilting bees.” Maura Park, I’m sorry if you took that as disrespect. Upon reflecting on this, I have come to the conclusion that a quilting bee would be a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Once again Maura, I retract my statement from last month. Quilt on! Tove and Mammenga are not qualified to give advice on dreams and are merely giving their opinions. Please note their comments are not medical advice, and if you have a question please consult an expert in the field.

Have a question for Tove and Mammenga? E-mail HeSaidSheSaid@605magazine.com

Fa c e b o o k Po l l : D o yo u think it is normal to dream about an ex?

“I mean, I’ve had dreams about middle school teachers, it’s safe to assume I’ll dream about a person that I spent over two years of my life with.”

“I think if the person meant a lot to you it definitely is normal. I guess it all depends on how long you were together with them and how much you meant to each other to really determine the amount of normalcy.”

“Depends on what the dream is about. It’s probably normal to dream about being with them again from time to time. But if you’re dreaming about the two of you making a cake with a toaster in a space station, then probably not.”

- Derek Kemble

- Arika Dvorak

- Jeff Halbritter

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ight artists. Two markers. One prize.This is Sioux Falls’ newest art endeavor, The Battle for the Arts.

In this one-of-a-kind competition, local artists will duke it out armed with only a marker and a 4x4-foot canvas at Club David, going head to head in arts-fueled combat. Beginning Thursday, Jan. 7, the competition continues every first and third Thursday of each month until it gets down to the top two artists. Founder Micah James, a Sioux Falls freelance graffiti artist and art educator, got the idea for the competition after seeing something similar on a blog years ago. He was intrigued by the idea of making art more hands-on. “There is a great art scene in Sioux Falls, but it is not really accessible,” he said. “I wanted to get back to that interactive feel and make art a ‘common man’ type of thing.” Luke likens the competition to Shakespeare’s plays in the 1600s, when theatre and art were accessible and viewed by not only the upper crust, but also the common folk. He would like to get that mentality back. On competition nights, two artists will take the

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stage, given only a marker and a 4x4-foot canvas. Each will be provided with a prompt, such as drawing a portrait of an audience member or drawing an audience-suggested scene. With 30 minutes to complete the piece, the artists will wage artistic war, each of them trying to create the best piece. In the meantime, Club David’s house DJ JP will be spinning music live for inspiration and Club David will have drink specials. “There will be much dancing and revelry,” Luke said. When the time is up, the audience will decide which artist will continue on in competition. The grand prize in this Battle for the Arts is a coveted spread in yours truly, 605 Magazine. Once the competition is over, all the art will be donated to the Sioux Empire Arts Council. The pieces will be auctioned off at a gallery style open house in July to raise funds for the Council and art education. “It’s been really great to get a bunch of people involved,” Luke said. He said artists and sponsors alike have been eager to participate in the event, because it is something new and different. As far as Luke knows, there is not another competition like it in the United States. “I can’t find anyone in the nation doing this sort of thing,” he said. “It’s definitely out there… It’ll be interesting and exciting.” If you think you can step up to the challenge of creating the art yourself, there is still time. Registration information and Battle for the Arts swag is available at www.battleforthearts.org.

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DAREN RIFE

by royce m. larson

Hometown: Sioux City, IA Age: 24 Specialty: Accounting

aren Rife is only 24 years old, but when you get him on the subject of renting properties, Internet business or financing, Rife sounds like a Harvard business professor. Rife, a Sioux Falls resident, founded and operates SiouxFallsRentFinder.com, a Web site for those on the lookout to rent an apartment or any dwelling they want to call home. According to Rife, “I really ran into problems when I first moved

his interest. It was those very classes that drove Rife to pursue his passion of the internet and finance, which is the core of his business. “Search engine optimization is the real passion behind my work. Usually you would type in ‘apartments to rent in Sioux Falls’ on Google or Ask.com. You would eventually find me on the 12th page. With having my own site, the interested renter just types in what and where they want to live and my site will find it. It is very helpful to the customer,” said Rife. Even though the world of finance is not a formidable form of

Search engine optimization is the real passion behind my work... With having my own site, the interested renter just types in what and where they want to live and my site will find it. language for some, it is Rife who breaks it all down and tells these people what they need to know. If you are interested in renting or saving a few dollars, then check out his Web site, and if you seek advice on your money situation, then Rife is more than happy to sit down with customers and map things out. Check out www.SiouxFallsRentFinder.com.

to Sioux Falls when it came to finding a place to rent. Through my Web site, you can go straight to my site instead of going through page after page on other search engines.” Rife is open to anyone looking to use his Web site or seek his advice in finding a home, but his prime demographic is young adults between 20-30 years old. Rife does this because people around his age are just getting out of the college life, getting careers and starting marriages. Young people are starting to settle down, and Rife sees this as the ultimate opportunity. “When I sit down with a young and inexperienced investor, I basically say the magic words... ‘I want you to feel safe. I want to get you a decent place to live and I want you to save some money,’” said Rife. After sitting and chatting with Rife, you will soon discover that SiouxFallsRentFinder.com is merely a passion of his. The site is successful and brings a clientele to him, but it is the world of finance that interests him. Rife attended the University of Iowa and is a Hawkeyes fan to the core, but it was at the University of South Dakota that he started taking Internet marketing classes that sparked 31

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In the matter of

N I C K KOT Z E A the State Bird

ruising down a South Dakota gravel road, my thumb caresses the exposed red shell case in the open chamber of a 12-gauge shotgun. I anxiously scan the ditches, poised to abruptly exit the crew-cab pickup of which I am a passenger. The target: any male Chinese ring-necked pheasant foolish enough to occupy the legal right-of-way. The objective: feverishly launch a deadly campaign of high-velocity steel shot. “Rooster,” a co-passenger suddenly exclaims, causing the pickup to initially accelerate before coming to a grinding, dusty halt. In an instant, three men and three guns occupy the ditch. Shots ring out; an accounting ensues. Several birds escape over the immediate horizon of standing corn. Two others, thanks to the proficiency of my hunting partners, make the ultimate sacrifice. Fortunately for pheasants everywhere, my shot is worse than that of Tiger Woods getting sponsorship from the Christian Coalition. Seriously, I couldn’t make contact with a nightclub hostess using Tiger Woods’ cell phone. (Okay, I’m done.) At various points throughout this Sunday afternoon blitzkrieg, I think of how surreal the scene really is. At how many places in America could these events legally unfold? Moreover, how did I land a role in all of this? Certain circles undoubtedly find such behavior bizarre at best and unfathomably crude and reckless at worst. Not just the anti-gun crowd and the PETA people. The scene I’ve just described is one controversial even amongst hunting enthusiasts. It’s commonly referred to as “road hunting,” a rich tradition in the minds of some, but, to others, an unfair infringement on landowner rights. South Dakota is one of few states that allow this type of hunting. In fact, there are many states that shockingly frown upon driving around with loaded shotguns. Kotzea It is not my intent to advocate for either side of the road hunting debate, though, it is my recently formed opinion that one should always jump at any opportunity to ride shotgun while legally holding a shotgun. It’s quite deep. The true purpose of this piece is to make an important announcement. The abovereferenced scene marked a profound rebirth of sorts. This year, I officially came out of pheasant hunting retirement. Stop the presses! That’s right, despite my virtually uninterrupted 28 years of South Dakota residency, the state’s 2009 pheasant season was one marked by nervous anticipation and wonder. After an absence of more than a decade, I rejoined the pheasant-hunting ranks this fall and had the type of year Brett Favre naysayers expected he would have, i.e., I was slow and woefully inconsistent. Similar to many South Dakota kids, I learned how to fire a gun around the same time I was taught how to drive a car and distrust liberalism. Despite my typical South Dakota upbringing, hunting began to exit my radar screen during high school and, for whatever 32

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reason, completely disappeared when I attended college and law school. I guess there’s just something about moving to Pierre, South Dakota, that really brings out the Ted Nugent in a guy. This fall marked my second pheasant season in Pierre. After avoiding the first, I surrendered to the hype (which I cannot understate) and decided this season was worth a shot. I’ve come to discover that living in central South Dakota and not pheasant hunting is an easy way to gain recognition as some kind of moron. I distinctly recall an illustrative conversation that took place at a bar just prior to opening weekend the first year I lived in Pierre. Some guy: “So, where ya plannin’ on huntin’ Saturday?” Me: “Don’t think I’m going out. Probably gonna hang out anwatch some college football. Some big games this weekend.” I watched in confusion as a wave of disbelief visibly gripped this man. I would’ve expected a comparable reaction had I walked through the door holding hands with Osama bin Laden. It is difficult to imagine many circumstances in which a man’s masculinity can validly be called into question by virtue of his desire to watch college football. Apparently, in the minds of some, pheasant season in Pierre presents one such situation (though I adamantly disagree). The region is undoubtedly an outdoorsman’s Mecca. I’m convinced it’s the truck capital of the world. (In case you were wondering, I drive a Toyota Camry. I’m not even permitted to use the men’s bathrooms in Pierre.) All the same, the overall experience of shaking off my hunting and fishing rust has renewed my appreciation for the cherished relationship so many South Dakotans maintain with this state’s vast natural resources. And notice that I say “hunting” instead of “huntin’.” I hate to sound elitist, but that “g” at the end of “hunting” is quite significant. “Hunting” evokes a Terry Redlin painting, the type of wholesome scene a rural-state senate candidate places in his campaign advertisements. “Huntin’” sounds like something hillbillies do when they’re not sexually assaulting Ned Beatty. It will be next fall before I’m able to hit the fields (and occasional gravel road) once more. I look forward to again participating in a great South Dakota institution. In the meantime, I’ll maybe dedicate my spare time to ice fishing. What kind of pansy watches the BCS National Championship game anyway? Nick Kotzea, 28, is a lawyer who lives and works in Pierre, S.D., and is a proud graduate of the University of South Dakota. He may be reached at nick.kotzea@gmail.com.

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es, all three of these guys are named John. Yes it was a popular name in the ‘80s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when not slaving away at Worlds of Warcraft, are here to answer every question you throw at them. They’re suave, sort of hip and are here for you. The identity of these three amigos have been altered to protect the innocent.

Jobs, Bill Gates, Henry Ford, and Walt Disney might feel differently because they never even obtained their college degrees. My personal feeling is that you should treat your education as an investment in yourself and in your future. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what you have done with your life, but where you are going with your life. What is a hipster exactly? Should I be afraid? -Anonymous JP: I would say a hipster is a more colorful version of an emo possessing

wearing a sweater vest, bow tie, tight jeans, red shoes, and shutter shades. Yes, be afraid. What do you think is an important issue for 2010? JP: The world coming to an end in 2012. I feel that two years of preparation should allow us to survive. If you aren’t concerned with the world ending, you could always think about healthcare. JW: The only important issue in 2010 is stopping Miley Cyrus’ global domination.

Image by Candace Ann Photography

I keep hearing from people that grad school is the new undergrad. In other words, I keep being told that if I don’t get my graduate degree, I won’t make much money. Is this true? -Mike, 22 JP: That’s correct, Mike, graduate is the new undergraduate, metaphorically speaking. Just kidding. You should be fine with your high school diploma.

similar dislikes of the “norm.” No, you shouldn’t be afraid, you should laugh.

JT: Unemployment.

Have a question for the Johns? JW: : Mike, what “is” true is if you blind- JW: Besides being the worst thing ever? Shoot an e-mail their way at ly go to grad school and never need it, A hipster is a blight on our society. In a TheJohns@605magazine.com. you’ll have wasted so much money that you better have gotten that big salary job, mainly just to pay off your student debt. JT: I believe our society places way too much pressure and emphasis on young people to obtain higher levels of education in order for them to become successful. But I would also be willing to bet, in the aggregate, there does exist a strong correlation between higher education and higher earnings. However, people like Michael Dell, Steve

nutshell, they think they are better than everyone. They gain power by knowing a band that you don’t. They love obscure artists, only to brag about it. They watch less TV than you do. They have Wes Anderson tattoos. They idolize Jason Schwartzman and Zooey Deschanel. Much like zombies, most hipsters don’t know they are hipsters, so approach with care.

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

JT: I was not sure, so I looked it up online and I was terrified with what I found. It was a picture of Kayne West LIFE I ASK THE JOHNS 33

RESOLUTIONS: Make 2010 the Best Year Yet By Molly Keen

h holiday season is over. Now ‘tis the season to refresh and recharge for a he b better year to come. I can’t tell you how to get a body like Angelina Jolie’s or how to become the next Steve Jobs, but here are 10 tips to make your life o just a little bit better this year. Welcome to 2010, the best year of your life!

Take a Nap The National Sleep Foundation recommends that teenagers get 8.5-9.25 hours of sleep every night while adults need 7-9 hours to be fully rested. And according to shuteye.com, sleep is instrumental in maintaining weight, being able to concentrate, and repairing your body (ever heard of “beauty sleep?”). If you make one change this year, make it a change to get more sleep. It’s the easiest thing you can do to improve your life.

es, reduces hunger, and can even make you look younger by hydrating and repairing your skin. Maybe there is some truth to the “fountain of youth” myth after all! Do Something Nice Whether it’s volunteering or simply cleaning your roommate’s dishes, doing something nice not only makes someone else’s day better, but it makes you feel good, too. Short on money and time? Check out Web sites like FreeRice.com and TheHungerSite.com to make a big difference with just a few clicks.

Drink Water It may not look or taste like much, but water is like your very own miracle drug. According to The Diet Kick a Bad Habit It’s different for everyone, but make a sincere efChannel, water helps with weight loss, fends off illness-

What do you want to change about your life for 2010?

“I want to develop better routines like working out, reading the Bible and organizing and prioritizing my time on a daily basis.”

“I want to read more and do more marathon training, pilates, jiu-jitsu, and Japanese long sword.” -Jordan Deffenbaugh, 21

-Jenna Alber, 21

“Since I am going to school in a different city, I want to better delegate my time between studying and making time to stay in touch with my family.” -Kara Lambrecht, 20

“I would like to lower my stress level somehow. Exercise? Yoga maybe?” -Matt Miller, 20

fort this year to finally get rid of your vice, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smoking a pack a day, or simply spending more time on Hulu than your homework. Go for a Walk One of the most common New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolutions is to finally put that gym membership to use, but instead of pledging to wake up at 5:30 a.m. for a daily jog (what are the chances youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep that all year?), WebMD recommends incorporating a simple walk into your day as often as possible. Take the stairs, pace while on the phone and walk to the store rather than drive, and you may be surprised at the results.

Read a book, take up Sudoku, learn to play an instrumentâ&#x20AC;Ś just try entertaining yourself in a way that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve staring at a screen. I promise your iPod will survive a few hours without you. Eat Your Breakfast I may sound like your mother, but she does have a point. Eating breakfast is number one on WebMDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide to improving your life. Breakfast eaters typically have better control over their weight, are generally healthier and are more mentally alert. No more sleeping through that 8 a.m. meeting!

Take a Vacation Get Rid of Your Junk If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible for you to hop on a plane to a warm Having a cluttered living space may be contributing beach in Mexico, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic. But if your idea of a to your stress level. This month, set aside a day to clean vacation is simply to curl with some hot cocoa and your out your room. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean shove everything under favorite movie, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine, too. The point is to make the bedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I mean clean your room. Sort through draw- time to relax and enjoy yourself every once in a while. ers, boxes and clothes, toss the junk and take the rest to Goodwill or Platoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet. Another tip? Clear out your Make Time for your Friends Another of WebMDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tips is to maintain a healthy e-mail inbox. social life. Prescription for a regular night out with friends? Yes, please! Take a Break from Technology

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In school you: a. have/had a lot of friends… who pay you to do their homework. b. are/were very involved and in a lot of activities. c. do/did whatever you want and had a big group of friends.

The nerdiest thing you own is:

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a. the latest cell phone with every app. b. the entire Star Wars collection of movies, books, figurines, you name it (or for females, Twilight). c. an abundance of anime movies.

If you asked a person out, you would: a. not be able to even speak to them to ask them out. b. take them to a dinner and a movie. c. have them watch you play video games.

Someone asks you a question for help… a. “Who sang that song about John Wayne Gacy?” b. “My computer completely crashed, can you come fix it?” c. “Can you help me… nevermind, I’ll look it up.”

Your best friend: a. is your computer. b. hangs out with you all of the time. c. is not just one person. You have hundreds on Twitter.

Ridin’ Nerdy 7-10 Points

We could sit here and make the “four eyes” comments or bust out the suspendors, but just face it, you are a full-blown nerd. Be careful for people who are out to take advantage of your intellect. Put down the lap top and go see the light of day.

Dash of Dork 4-6 Points

Sprinkle a little science fiction novel with a pinch of dateless evenings and you might be headed to the Land of Nerd. You have been warned.

Lunch Money is Yours 0-3 Points

You are definitely not a nerd. You actually might be the complete opposite, so also watch out for being the person who no one wants to get stuck with on a project.

Answers 1.) a. 2 b. 1 c. 0, 2.) a. 0 b. 2 c. 1, 3.) a. 1 b. 0 c. 2, 4.) a. 1 b. 2 c. 0, 5.) a. 2 b. 0 c. 1

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: Buying a Home By Joanna Halverson impact on the credit score,” Mull explained.

ooking at buying a home within the two years to If you have dodged the credit industry and do not have reap the benefits? Forget the gym membership; any credit established, start by getting a card and using it your New Year’s resolution should be to get your minimally, paying at least the minimum balance to establish stable credit for yourself. credit score in shape. Is now a good time to buy? Broker associate of The Real Estate Company, Galen Schoffelman, said January is the barometer of the real estate market. He believes the market is on the up and up. “Of course, employment makes a difference, but I’m an optimist,” Schoffelman said with a smile. According to Schoffelman, although the entire market could need a couple-year turn around, the entry level (that’s us) is the most stable level in the market. “Values have also stabilized or increased since 2006 when the real estate market began its slide. Interest rates are plus or minus five percent. Why not buy now?” he said. How much will I need for a down payment? “The general rule is three percent down. That’s a good place to start,” Schoffelman advised. Establish your down payment. Then you will be able to work with a lender on obtaining a mortgage [loan]. The more you put down, the better the loan, interest rate and lower monthly payment. That is why saving now is the key to your new home. What if I have a low credit score? Credit is a good place to start. Rick Mull from Sioux Falls Credit Expert said credit score is crucial in obtaining a home loan. “The credit score determines whether someone is approved for a loan, denied or the amount of interest they are going to have to pay,” Mull said. Improving credit is another article (or novel) in itself. But this is the gist of it: · Start making payments on time. Mull said the biggest factor in a credit score is on-time payments. · If you have late payments already, instead of paying the late first and, therefore, making the current payments late, pay the current payments on-time first · Mull said mixed credit accounts can help a score. Zero balances may actually help your score in the long run, so don’t close unused accounts. “If credit cards are carrying high balances to the credit limits, this will have a negative 38

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What will a lender tell me? After you are confident with your credit score, speak with a lender. But before you go to the bank, figure debt, savings and monthly income and expenses. You want to have a general budget to present to the lender before you go. Not only will you look more organized, but you will be also prepared with what questions to ask and the lender will have the best idea of what your budget is. And remember… Schoffelman said it is not just credit the lenders are interested in. In addition to your credit score and report, lenders will be looking at your debt to income ratio and how much you have in savings. Based on these figures, the lender will

work with you to determine a value range for your home. And ask questions. Don’t worry about sounding ignorant. Make sure you ask them to clarify any terms you don’t understand. After working with the lender, you can start house hunting and find a real estate agent you trust and work well with. Sick of living with Mom and Dad? This plan will get you from “Full House” to the “Real World.”

Cluttered, overthe-top designs and looks.

Chat rooms: A.K.A. Creepfest.

Futuristic décor. Who wants to feel like they live with Captain Kirk? Well, when you put it that way…

Minimalist Web sites, projects and media in general.

Tweetups. Social media is rising in Sioux Falls. Vintage décor.

Noticed Trend of The Month: The Droid® is taking over.

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hat is sustainable fashion? What about pre-organic cotton, vagan and other textiles?

Sustainable fashion can be described as the use and re-use of environmentally friendly materials, repurposed or pre-owned apparel, each to the degree of one’s convictions. At the Institute of Design & Techology-SD, students are creating apparel and accessories fashioned from recycled products such as jute, burlap bags, pre-worn cotton shirts/jeans, recycled hand-knit sweaters, used tires, pop tabs, plastic jugs and deer antlers. Even discarded media tape from recycled cassette tapes is woven into fabric. “Along with the environmental issues, we still have to make a conscious effort to address the ethical and labor issues; where is the apparel manufactured and under what conditions? The employment and ethical issues that arise when our garment industry workforce is unemployed while garments are being outsourced for child labor, I have a problem with that,” explained Anita Kealey, creative director for the Institute of Design & Technology, Dakota by Design line. Kealey, along with the help and dedication from her students at IDTSD, created a “green” line of clothing that is being revealed exclusively to 605 Magazine. Check out www.idtsd.org for more info.

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Zipper Sheath Dress with zipper coils (on Elizabeth) Re-purposed zippers into seams with pre-worn black denim, cowl neck collar and reclaimed zipper into fashionable “zipped coil” brooch. New earrings from zippers with a history.

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Sweater Skirt Ensemble (on Elizabeth) Re-purposed hand-knit oversized sweater into timeless skirt, misc. pre-worn black undergarments and knit pieces gathered into a ruffled camisole with shrug combo. Old zippers revisited into vintage cluster rosette broche. Special attention to details and accessory creations by students Missy McCollar and Ashley Vanden Bosch.

A new tab - Jeweled yoked denim dress (on Madeleine) Re-purposed worn blue jeans fitted in â&#x20AC;&#x153;jeweledâ&#x20AC;? yoke dress with gilded pop tabs, woven tire rubber at neck and waist. Earrings created from rubber tires.

Fitted Media Tape Dress (on Madeleine) Fitted dress with combination of bronze woven media tape and panels of pre-worn black denim. The Sonic fabric dress is made from recycled audio cassette tapes. The tape is woven into a fabric, but retains its magnetic quality. So, in theory, you could still play the music if you had a device to read the fabric.

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Stonewashed bustier & flounced zipper skirt (on Madeleine) Pre-worn denim boned into structured bustier with oversized hardware enclosures, flounced circular zippered seam panels constructed from multiple pairs of well-worn denim jeans. Neck accent from colorful spun newsprint and re-used zipper. A new spin on old news!

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your Tips for top skin in the chill

by sabina mustic

SKIN

t is that time of year again. We are busy making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and improve other parts of ourselves and our lives. But have you thought about your skin lately? ‘Tis the season for dry, itchy and red skin. The cold, dry air, lack of humidity and indoor heating can strip our skin of moisture, and the result can be dry, cracked, itchy, flaky, and rough skin. Don’t despair, though. There are ways to get your skin looking beautiful and soft even during the coldest time of year. Our skin is driest during this time of year for different reasons. “Part of it can be genetics. Some people have oily skin and some people have dry skin. Humidity plays a role as well. When it is higher, your skin is not so dry. How we treat our skin also plays a role. Stripping the oils of our skin with soap and water can have negative effects,” explained Dr. Sarah Sarbacker, a dermatologist at Dakota Dermatology in Sioux Falls. Low humidity affects most of us during this time of year, and to drown our skin’s sorrows will require a humidifier and lots of moisturizing. It is a good idea to switch from light weight moisturizers and creams to heavier creams and lotions. Dr. Sarbacker suggested, “This time of year use a lotion. Use over-the-counter hydrocortisone to decrease the red inflammation.” Also, don’t forget to exfoliate. You have to get rid of dead skin cells first before you apply a moisturizer or cream, because skin will not absorb lotions if there is dead skin blocking your pores. While many people enjoy taking long, hot showers during the cold winter months, it is a bad idea. Dr. Sarbacker said, “We encourage people not to shower with hot water and as often. Hot water does strip the oils a little more efficiently. Try not to shower twice a day, instead every other day or short showers, and moisturize when you get out.” In addition, use mild soap or a gentle body wash, and limit shower time to 15 minutes or less. Dry skin can sometimes lead to more serious problems. “Once you pass dry skin you get eczema or dermatitis, which can be annoying and make your life not very nice because you are dry, red and itchy,” said Dr. Sarbacker. If you develop eczema or dermatitis you will need to see a doctor and get prescription medication. Also, remember cracked and bleeding skin is an invitation for bacteria, so moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.

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To quench thirsty skin, try some of these products: If you are looking for a hand and body lotion, try J. R. Watkins Apothecary Hand & Body Lotion, Lemon Cream. It is 99.15 percent natural and has shea butter, jojoba oil and chamomile extract, all ingredients that soothe and nourish dry, rough skin. If the lemon scent is too much for you, try the J.R. Watkins Apothecary Aloe & Green Tea Hand & Body Lotion. Both smell great, absorb quickly, last long and are not greasy. Both lotions are available at Walgreens for $8.99 each. For dry lips, try Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. It is 100 percent natural and sure to soothe, cool and refresh your lips. It is not heavy like other remedies and absorbs fast. It contains sunflower and coconut oil, which are rich in vitamins. The peppermint oil in this lip balm provides a refreshing tingle and can almost double as a breath freshener. Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm is available at Target for $2.99. If you are looking to upgrade your daily moisturizer, try Physicians Formula Organic Wear ® Tinted Moisturizer. It is creamy, light and it smells good. It also contains SPF 15. You can wear it in place of foundation during winter months because it does not look cakey like many foundations during this time of year. It absorbs fast and leaves skin looking healthy and smooth. Another bonus is that it is environmentally friendly. Available at Target for $10.69. To slough off dead, winter skin, try St. Ives Apricot Scrub

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Invigorating. It is dermatologist tested and good for all skin types. This face scrub exfoliates gently and removes dull and dead skin cells, leaving you with smooth, soft skin. Available Walgreens for $3.59. Try Bath & Body’s 100% Pure Organic Honey Almond Body Scrub for a heavenly exfoliating experience. With no artificial ingredients, this body scrub is good for even sensitive skin. It smells great and leaves your skin smooth and silky. You might not even have to moisturize after using this product because the almond oil leaves dry skin nourished. Available for $22.

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