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contents november 2010 reviews & recommendations 06 November Contributors

17 Album Review: Fatal Imbalance

10 November Event Calendar

18 Profiles in Sound

12 Beyond Borders

20 Creative Writing

14 Plug-In

22 A Taste of Sarcasm: Bros. Brasserie

16 In The Matter of Nick Kotzea

vs. Lines

24 Get Involved: Warm Up Sioux Falls

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contents november 2010 life, love & laughter 26 Why Don’t Ya Do Somethin’?: Host Thanksgiving 28 Cover: Three Young People Take On This

Year’s Election

34 The Scoop: When I Was Your Age...

36 The Real Deal: Cierra Treloar and Katie Olwell 38 He Said, She Said 42 Ask the Johns 44 Quiz: Can You Keep a Secret?

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fashion & beauty 46 Sweater Central 52 What’s Boss/Get Lost

fitness & health 50 Birth Control Not Just for Women

Yes, and it was horrible! 3%

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No, but I really want to! 14%

poll Have you ever hosted Thanksgiving?

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No, I only show up to feast. 40%

Yes, and it was a success. 37%

contributors november 2010 Danielle Jaeger – Writer Danielle is 21 years old and grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. She is currently in her senior year at MSU in Mankato, Minn., pursuing a major in journalism with a minor in creative writing. Danielle is hoping to work at a magazine publication after graduation, write her own novel, and travel as much as she can.

Michelle Ellis – Online Writer Born and raised in Topeka, Kan., Michelle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication/journalism with a minor in computer graphic design from Washburn University. Michelle moved to Sioux Falls 11 years ago, and when not writing she is active in the community, loves to travel, garden, and spend time with her friends and family.

Denise DePaolo – Writer Denise lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Tony. She will graduate from USD with a degree in English and history in December 2010. Her hobbies include food, wine, watching live music, reading, and traveling. She hopes to someday make a living as a writer while still residing in Sioux Falls.

Joanna Halverson – Writer When not bikeriding or managing the office at her church, Joanna is writing or spending an embarrassing amount of money on magazines. After finishing a journalism degree at Augustana College, Joanna would like to be the queen of a small country or a music journalist for a magazine. Probably the latter.

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Dan Thorson - Photographer Dan is 25 years old and was born and raised in Sioux Falls. He enjoys photography and is always thinking of ways to approach a subject.

Chuck Bennis– Artist/Illustrator Born in Sioux Falls and raised in Brandon, S.D., Chuck has enjoyed creating art for many, colorful years. Check out this sporadically updated blog to see more silly drawings. bennisartstudios.blogspot.com.

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events november 2010 DOWNTOWN November 5 Downtown First Fridays Downtown. 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.

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November 26 Parade of Lights Phillips Ave. 7:30 p.m. Dazzling, lighted holiday floats and music will flood historic Phillips Avenue from 14th Street to 5th Street. The 19th Annual Parade of Lights is the official start to the downtown holiday season! For more info, visit www.

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November 11 Battle For the Arts Fashion Edition Club David. 9 p.m. Local fashion designers have been given their design assignment for the evening. This is a six-month competition held the second Thursday of each month. No Cover! Thursday is Ladies Night at Club David! For info, contact www.BattleForTheArts.org or wwwClub.DavidSF.com.

November 12 Stop Light Party Featuring Mix Artist Leo Silva Club David. 9 p.m. Show your status with glow sticks – red means “taken,” yellow means “try me” and green means “single.” Wells are $3 and shot specials available. Glow gear for sale at the door or bring your own. No Cover, no dress code. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www.

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GOOD CAUSE November 19 | 20 20th Anniversary of Festival of Trees

ENTERTAINMENT November 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 College Night Club David. 9 p.m. Live DJ dance party. $2 Bombs and “Study Shots,” and 3-fers from 10-11 p.m. $10 Beer Bust 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 21+ For more info and a list of all events, visit www.

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November 4 | 18 Battle for the Arts Season #2 Kickoff!

Club David. 9 p.m. Artists are set up in a bracketed tournament to go head to head the first and third Thursday every month.

Each night of the tournament, two artists create large-scale drawings armed only with a marker. The crowd determines the victor. For more info, visit www.BattleForTheArts.org or www.

ClubDavidSF.com.

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Sioux Falls Convention Center. 5:30 p.m | 9 a.m. Hosted by Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare, this gala will celebrate the 20th anniversary with a formal dinner and a live and silent auction, with admission at $75 per person or $575 for a table of eight. Festival of Trees viewing and performances will be held on Saturday. Admission for Saturday is $2 and children 10 and under are free. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there as well along with face painting, prizes and Mr. Twister. For more info and a list of all events, call Jenni Taylor or Vickie Marnach at (605) 336-0510.

November 26 Sioux Falls Jingle Bell Run/Walk Downtown YMCA 9 a.m. Move your feet to the jingle beat!

Choose from a 5k fun run or a 5k fun walk. Wear a seasonal costume and tie some jingle bills to your shoelaces. Participants receive t-shirts, goodie bags, free food and prizes. For more info, call (800) 568-4045.

November 6 Voices in The Forest CD Release

Sports November 27 Sioux Falls Skyforce

Latitude 44. 8 p.m. Admission $5. 21+

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

November 11 Trey Lane, V the Noble One, AdApt & More The Shamrock in Brookings, SD. 8 p.m. 18+

November 6 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 26 Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Arena. 7:05 p.m. For more info, visit www. sfstampede.com.

November 12 AdApt w/ Midwest Blessed Nutty’s North. 9 p.m. Admission $6. 18+

MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month. For more show listings, visit www.

CollectiveEffortsUnion.com, www.PepperEntertainment. com, www.ClubDavidSF.com, www.Myspace.com/ PhoenixLoungeLive, or www.44Downtown.com.

November 13 Roman Ships w/ Johnny Rock & Ten Paces to Freedom Latitude 44. 8 p.m. Admission $5. 21+

November 16 Johnson Family Band w/ Union Grove Pickers Nutty’s North. 9 p.m. Admission $7. 18+

November 5 Two Many Banjos

November 19 Wookiefoot w/ Lunar Funk Theory

Latitude 44. 9 p.m. Admission $7. 18+

November 6 The Sewer Rats w/ Ben Weaver and Joey Ryan & The Inks Nutty’s North. 9 p.m. $7. 18+

Rookies Sports & Music Theater. Admission $15 ahead, $18 at door. 18+

November 20 Stand United & Crusader (ex-Too Pure to Die) Senor Weiner. 6 p.m. Admission $8. All ages.

Night Shield Entertainment Nutty’s North. 9 p.m. 18+

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beyond BORDERS

with Mark Lloyd

Mark Lloyd gets all the book perks working at Borders. Our perk?

We get the skinny about upcoming books ahead of everyone else.

Super Sad True Love Story

by Gary Shteyngart

So it’s the near future.

The American dollar is in the toilet.

Chinese creditors are ready to basically take America.

The biggest American airline is UnitedContinentalDeltamerican.

Everyone carries personal computers that can stream the latest national crisis, or tell you how compatible you are with everybody in the general vicinity.

I promise this is the future.

The newest political party is the Bipartisan party. They don’t really believe in anything except that America is totally doing fine and they will surprise the world with their recovery.

Some shady figure named Rubenstein is running the show, but he’s not the president or anything.

The National Guard patrols the streets of Manhattan in tanks.

Americans are super scared of foreigners.

Like I said, I promise this is the future.

So meet Lenny Abramov. He is 39 years old. He is the son of immigrants.

He works in something called Indefinite Life Extension. He basically gets people to pay his company to try to keep them alive forever.

But Lenny is a bit old fashioned. He doesn’t even have the latest personal computer. He’s starting to let himself go bald. He actually likes to read books (a book is a thing with pages and words.) Most people think they stink and take up room.

And Lenny has fallen in love with a girl named Eunice Park.

And maybe Lenny will figure out what the world is all about before it is too late.

What to watch for in November

The Instructions

by Adam Levin In a four-day period, some crazy 10-year-old kid goes from being in trouble to starting a revolution to bring down the educational system. Yeah, this book is 1000 pages long, so if you have a month or so, check it out.

Running the Books: The Adventures of an Accidental Prison Librarian

by Avi Steinberg Avi gets out a college and doesn’t know what to do with himself. He ends up with a job at a prison library and meets every kind of criminal, from pimps to con men.

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about a smoke-free South Dakota?

by Jennifer Stalley, American Cancer Society, for www.pluginsf.com

Everyone in South Dakota deserves the right to smoke-free air in public and at work. Secondhand smoke is a serious health hazard proven to increase the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and chronic respiratory illness in nonsmokers.

It contains more than 4,000 toxins and 60 known cancer-causing chemicals, yet is still allowed inside South Dakota bars, restaurants, casinos and video lottery establishments.

By voting YES on Referred Law 12, you will give every worker in the state, including bartenders, wait staff and video lottery workers, the right to smoke-free air on the job. A YES vote will ensure no one in South Dakota has to choose between their health and their paycheck, and the health of all workers will be treated equally.

The vast majority of South Dakotans support going smoke-free and understand its importance to the physical and fiscal health of our state.

Each year South Dakota spends $274 million dollars in tobacco-related health care costs, $58 million of which comes directly from taxpayers in the form of Medicaid payments.

Strong public policies that restrict smoking in public places and workplaces reduce the health risks and associated costs of secondhand smoke exposure. The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations estimates eliminating workplace smoking could result in 600 fewer heart attack

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hospitalizations in South Dakota for an annual healthcare savings of $25 million in heart attack care alone.

Twenty-eight states have statewide smoke-free laws that cover all restaurants and bars. Research has consistently and conclusively shown that smoke-free laws have no adverse effects on restaurant or bar sales.

Whether for it or against it, vote on Referred Law 12 and let your voice be heard!

What People Voting No Say: “If I want to smoke in my business, isn’t that my business?” – Chris Bradwisch via Facebook “If Referred Law 12 passes it will signal the willingness of South Dakotans to accept other controls such as how much salt can be consumed, what foods

we can eat, etc.” – www. citizensforindividualfreedom.com “I don’t smoke. Hate it, in fact. However, I voted to live it in a way it is because we don’t need more ‘nanny state’ politics.”

– Jodie Kauer Mader via Facebook “I’m voting no on the ban, and yes it is because I’m a smoker. If you know you are going to a bar that has smoking then don’t complain.”

– Derek Ashford via Facebook.

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in the matter of NICK KOTZEA vs. lines The late coaching legend John Wooden often preached that one should be quick, but not hurry – a great maxim about patience, poise and efficiency from the mind of a remarkable man. Yet I can’t help but wonder if even the iconic Coach Wooden did not occasionally fantasize about beating someone with a Subway tray. Or maybe throwing a handful of change across a crowded grocery store.

Or perhaps ramming a car through an intersection like a healthcare bill through congress.

I will not lead the UCLA men’s basketball team to the national championship this year, but I will act as an All-American in one important – and oftentimes frustrating – arena: line maneuvering.

That’s right, lines of all contexts – from traffic to the post office to sandwich shops. And as I navigate thoughtfully and with great focus through these lines, I hope, by example, I impress upon my fellow man an expectation of reasonable urgency. It’s me trying to make the world a better place, not by demanding hasty decisions or setting impractical standards, but rather promoting small changes that address the fact we simply move too slowly.

Once one enters into a line, an unspoken obligation comes into play, and there is no opt-out provision (besides removing oneself from the line). A line participant owes to all individuals of lesser priority a duty to perform line business with great concentration and minimal unnecessary delay. It’s common courtesy. When these obligations are unsatisfied, lesser priority line participants are permitted – if not encouraged – to scowl, audibly sigh and, under certain conditions, mutter to no one in particular, “Seriously?”

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Subway is one of my go-to spots when I’m not feeling up to a grocery store run and all that remains for food in my house is a rotten banana, a fiveyear-old can of tomato soup, three cans of Bud Light and mystery frozen meat (You’re right, that is far too detailed to be fabricated). The problem with Subways – and similar delis and restaurants – is that they’re breeding grounds for blatant line misconduct, and there’s really no need for it.

Bread. Meat. Cheese. Toast or no toast. Veggies. Condiments. Pay. Seriously, folks, this isn’t a theoretical mathematics final at MIT. Have you ever been to a Subway before? Not a big decision. Why are you staring at the menu like it’s printed in Latin? Eating fresh barely requires a complete sentence. “Six-inch chicken breast on white…American cheese…untoasted… light mayo, spicy mustard, everything but jalapenos…I’ll have the value meal, please….no receipt.” Boom. Out the door.

That isn’t, of course, the type of exchange one typically overhears. More common is an office secretary creating gridlock with an order for 783 coworkers. Seriously, lady, call ahead. Then there’s the parent painfully forcing a young kid to complete an order on his own. Do the right thing; order for him.

The kid had his at-bat and struck out looking. How is it not clear to you that the kid has no idea what a cucumber is?

Dear lord. I hope he enjoyed kindergarten this year; it appears he’s a good candidate for a second attempt.

Now that we’ve reached the cash register, some principles apply that extend to all checkout counters. I could state the obvious and sound off on a certain demographic that regularly pays with loose change, but I think that’s a problem mortality is gradually resolving.

I trust my contemporaries will still be swiping plastic well into their 90s. And

while we’re ditching the coin purse, let’s lose the checkbook on retail transactions. While it’s largely arthritic hands penning delays in the retail process, there are younger people who choose to retain this hopelessly old-fashioned and inefficient method of payment.

Check card. Get one. Paper checks are for extending grandkids $5 on their birthdays.

So we’re finally out the door making our way into traffic. What do you know? Another line. South Dakota has a rich recent history of scrutinizing the driving records of its political figures.

At the risk of jeopardizing any future run for political office, I openly admit to occasionally maintaining “intimate bumper proximity.” But it’s for the good of all.

My aggressive response to a green light, over the course of my driving career, has allowed hundreds, if not thousands, of fellow drivers to breeze through intersections, absentmindedly texting and talking the whole way, when they would’ve otherwise been forced to do the same safely stopped at a red light. Furthermore, many of those drivers probably got to the mall 90 seconds sooner. Am I a hero? I’m not sure I’m comfortable with that label.

But yeah, I’m a hero. I do what it takes, whether attacking a green arrow or riding the guy doing 52 through a 65 like I’m Tony Stewart and it’s the last lap of the Daytona 500.

Of course, I’m only one man, and I can’t lead every line. Change requires a group effort, one propelled by example and peer pressure. Maybe even irrational fear. After all, you never know when Bobby Knight might be craving a Subway Club.

Nick Kotzea, 28, is a Sioux Falls lawyer and proud double-graduate of the University of South Dakota. He may be reached at nick.kotzea@gmail.com.

album REVIEW Fatal Imbalance - Self Titled

Sifting through my backpack, recently, I unearthed a sealed CD of the local band Fatal Imbalance (I am not sure where I acquired it, but the sticker did say “free” on it?). Then I thought to myself, hey, they are metal... I like metal – so, I popped it in.

Much to my amusement, head banging ensued. Now, I am not going to mention any other names, but I have heard almost every single metal band from around the greater Sioux Falls area over the course of the last ten years. That being said - nothing is as heavy as this. I don’t know these guys, nor have I seen them in concert, but I believe spine-rattling riffage is their game.

Upon first listen, I thought the production could have been better. But then when I listened again, I got it - the vocals are a part of the music, not overtop, which is generally the case with most metal albums. Fatal Imbalance is an innovator from a new school of metal genius that respects what the metal gods have already given them.

Caution: this release contains real metal songs - anthems if you will - that build and destroy for at least five minutes apiece. I can always appreciate the skill and boldness that goes into creating such massive walls of lengthy distortion. The dance floors must crack, forcing shrapnel to fly, wherever they are welcome to play.

From the beginning, after I cleaned

by Manny Fraker

off the blood sprayed on me by the speakers that is, the metal pounds never hibernate. “Release,” the opening cut, is a raucous, dominant number, filled with growls and screams that battle for supremacy. Then, with about a one-in-a-half minutes left, the heaviness overwhelms your sense of being.

The pace takes a speedy turn on track 2, “Bloodlust,” though it sacrifices no grit or power. Beautiful, clean sounds open up Track 3,“Infinite Beyond,” but then authority’s hammer finds its nail to drive. “Southern Death,” track 4, crunches forward, demanding respect, while sorting out the meek.

Glorious feedback fills the air like a cloud of smoke as “10 Years in the Grave” starts. The baiting continues, as clean vocals take over, shortly followed by a metal sword that punctures its heart - the back and forth continues as this anthem preaches on. The mythical “Quickening” closes this release, and its mature, punishing sound leaves no doubt that this group is a force.

Rating:

ALSO LISTENING TO Iron Maiden – Final Frontier Age is a funny thing, and I think the years are finally catching up these British metal superstars.

Disturbed – Asylum Faux metal’s face returns after many wasted studio hours. Yuck!

The Red Shore - Unconsecrated These Aussie imports are invading with blood on their teeth and demolition in their eyes.

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profiles IN SOUND Nov. 19 | Tumbledown | Nutty’s North, 9 p.m. 18+ Mike Herrera has been at the forefront of music for almost two decades.

Though most of his fame comes from fronting the popular punk rock act MxPx, Herrera has switched it up a bit

and formed a new alt-country group titled Tumbledown. It is with this new group that Herrera makes a stop in Sioux Falls on Nov. 19.

With rock-a-billy roots and country soul backing a majority of Herrera’s past, it was only a matter of time before he took the numerous influences and channeled them through his extraordinary ability to write great music.

Tumbledown released their first record in 2009, but the major buzz surrounding the band now is their new record, Empty Bottle, which was released Oct. 26.

Described as offering “an image of Americana that’s as true, tragic, tumultuous, and tantalizing,” Empty Bottle features pop-punk-rock riffs with a touch of alt-country spirit behind lyrics of bar fights, cheap booze and scandalous women. Though the band has years of experience and touring to base their

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lyrics off of, Herrera admits that it’s still very representative of the stage in life they are currently at.

“You write what you know,” said Herrera. “We play in mostly bar scenes – it’s what we do. It goes hand in hand that a lot of songs we’ve written are based on us touring and going out there and meeting people.”

With an oversaturation of highly produced pop-punk bands taking over the radio waves, it’s refreshing to hear a music veteran taking the opposite approach and creating music as raw and original as Tumbledown. An aspect that Herrera explains was a big concern when finalizing the latest album, and contributes to their interactive live show.

“People wonder why these Top Forty artists don’t sound anything live like they do on their records. It’s because it’s all fake,” said Herrera. “It’s pretty easy for us to sound the same live as recorded. We use sounds that are much more real. Maybe that comes from my punk-rock background, but I’ve always cared about sounding real.”

Herrera takes lead vocals and guitar parts in the band, but also has three partners in crime: Jack Parker on lead guitar; Marshall Trotland on standup bass; and Harley Trotland on drums and cymbals. Though Herrera had been busy the past few months doing solo tours and music, he’s very excited to get back on the road with the full band throughout November. The upcoming tour features mostly bar-scene shows, which seems to be quite appropriate for the band, and a feature they feed off.

With a second album successfully released and a full tour in the books, it’s safe to say there’s no stopping the driving force behind Tumbledown anytime soon. As the past would prove, Herrera knows what he’s doing, and is only getting better at it.

Though he will admit, sometimes moving forward means letting the music take the reigns.

“We’re growing by leaps and bounds,” said Herrera. “Sometimes you just have to sit back and focus on the songs and where they take you.”

Tumbledown will be in Sioux Falls on Nov. 19 at Nutty’s North. Doors for the 18+ show open at 9 p.m., with Aaron Kaercher + His Crazy Neighbors and locals More Than Enough. For more information, visit www.collectiveeffortsunion.com.

Nov. 6 | Sewer Rats | Nutty’s North 6-9 p.m. $18+

Image by Imani Photography

Two seems to be the most representative number for Sioux Falls rock band The Sewer Rats.

The “Rats” formed just over two years ago with the original two members – brothers Dan and Mike Nissen.

In 2009, they released their first album, Save Yourself, and in 2010, they doubled the lineup with the addition of Curtis and Lex Linton. Now, the group is busy with local and regional shows, and is currently working on their second fulllength album, which will hopefully be released at the beginning of next year.

Although it will be almost two years between albums, Dan promises it “may be different sounding stuff, but the same ol’ Rats.” The most obvious change is the input of two members, each who bring a unique aspect to the music. The first Rats album was written and recorded with just the Nissen brothers, and although the second album is also written in majority by the two, Dan admits that the Lintons added their own flair to the record.

“Most of the stuff Mike and I already had written,” said Dan. “But [Curtis and Lex] brought in great instrumentation that’s a little different than how we may have recorded it along. Having them track drums and bass brought a whole new feel to [the record].”

The Sewer Rats are busy finishing the

album, and are working on plans to do a tour after the release. With a polished rock sound and a clear presence in the local music scene, the group is also looking into possibly finding a bigger element to help release the new record.

“With this second album, we’re going to try a little bit harder to find a label to put it on,” said Dan. “We’ve got some music done so we can show [the labels] what we’re working on, and hopefully get some backing.”

With a label deal or not, it’s no doubt the new album will be a great addition to the Sewer Rats discography, and the next step in the group’s long-term career. After all, though they have only been around for two years, their music will - as they put it - “continue ‘til the rest of our lives.”

The Sewer Rats will be performing at Nutty’s North on Nov. 6 with openers Ben Weaver and Joey Ryan and the Inks. The show is open to 18+ and doors will open at 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.collectiveeffortsunion. com. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

TOURNAMENTS BIRTHDAY PARTIESSoulcrate Coming Next Month: EVENTS Music takes it up a notch and headlines the Orpheum Dec. 23!

We’ll have an interview with them about their most recent headlining tour and moving up to the downtown venue.

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Jeremy Covert was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. He received his MFA in Studio Arts and is currently a instructor and staff member at the U of O in Eugene, Ore. In addition to painting, he has been writing and directing short films and writing small edition “art books.” Check out his current work at jeremycovert.wordpress.com.

Rita with something cold and fizzy

By Jeremy Covert This is Rita. She is holding a chilled glass of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. She is thirsty. But what Rita is thirsty for is not beer. Her passion lies with soda, Coke in particular. She has always loved Coke. She buys sodas for the whole family in massive amounts. When I visit, the side of Rita’s fridge is stacked with 12 packs of different varieties of soda reaching to my belly button. At Christmas the stacks are two deep and reach my arm pit. They must be prepared for the holidays. This creates a hazardous situation for the three small dogs whose food bowls are only a few feet away from this high fructose corn syrup monolith.

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Rita is drinking the beer because it is cold. I was visiting when this picture was taken. I walked into her kitchen and said, “…why are you drinking a beer?”

She replied, “I just wanted a Coke, and all of ours are warm, and I just wanted something fizzy like a Coke.”

She stood there and drank that whole beer in front of me.

I remember one day, years ago, going to the grocery store with Rita. She had been prohibited from buying sodas at that point in time by her husband and her doctor (not the same person). She had agreed to buy me a 12 pack of beer.

As we loaded her groceries into the car she started to open the 12 pack and get out a cold beer.

I said, “What are you doing?”

She said, “Hun, I am so thirsty, and it is so hot I just want something cold to drink.”

I offered to run into the store to get her some water. I love Rita dearly and it would have made me happy to do this for her. She declined and instead just took a couple big drinks and poured the rest onto the pavement.

Nowadays her husband doesn’t even try to tell her not to drink soda. Her doctor still does. They both know it is useless.

Rita is my mother.

My brother recently told me, “Mom does this funny thing now. Whenever I talk to her on the phone and I say I am coming over she says, ‘Could you stop and get me a Coke from the gas station, not a big one just a medium fountain soda…no, nevermind, I don’t need it.’ But when I get to the house she looks at me really heartbroken. I mean, like really sad, and her shoulders drop, and she looks like she is going to cry and she says, ‘You didn’t get me a Coke. That’s O.K. I shouldn’t have one anyways’.”

Want your piece published? E-mail Ryan Allen at rallen@605magazine.com.

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a taste of SARCASM

with Dan Doyle

Bros. Brasserie “Running your own business is scary. That’s where you get the adrenaline from. It’s not like going to work for a boss every day: you are the boss and you have to maintain standards. That’s an amazing challenge not once a week or once a month but each and every day that business is open.” - Gordon Ramsay

Image by Dan Thorson

In less than a year, we are now seeing the collateral effect of what success at one restaurant can have on the restaurant scene as a whole. After what I believe was a smashing success with Parker’s Bistro, the original chef, Ryan Tracy, went off on his own with business partner Mike Fitzmaurice to open the new Bros. Brasserie - a casual dining experience, incorporating elaborate dishes with a very diverse

selection of American craft and microbrews.

To attempt to compare Bros. to Parkers in this column would be unfair for all parties involved.1 I believe the two restaurants to carry a few individual similarities; however, they are distinctly different restaurants and concepts. That being said, initially, I fear that diners may not approach Bros. with this recognition.

Bros. Brasserie is located at 334 South Phillips Avenue.2 The restaurant occupies both sides of the main floor of the building that houses it. The dining floor is surrounded with large windows along its west and south sides, providing stunning views of historic buildings, such as the Federal Courthouse, the Brownstone Buildings and the Washington Pavilion over the western horizon. This location seems ideal for a restaurant, yet many others have come and gone.

And then you walk inside. There it strikes you – something is still off. Interested patrons come into the restaurant through the north (left) half of the building. There they are met by a large, beautifully constructed obstruction coffee bar.3 There is no host or hostess at the door, instead patrons are expected to wrap around the coffee bar up to 22 | November 2010

the beer-bar where they are greeted4 by one of the many servers in the signature black Bros. Brasserie t-shirts.5 At this point, the patron is given some options – north beerbar side, south open-kitchen side or outside patio?

The beer bar is constructed in a similar fashion to that of the coffee bar. It is a medium-colored wood with fine detail and a slightly aged elegance. It is complemented across the room by a large6 wine rack. The kitchen-station, located on the south side, is openly observable by the patrons. I am a big fan of open kitchens. Not only is it entertaining to watch the chefs work at their craft, but it also provides transparency to the food preparation process. Both sides of the restaurant are framed by very bold, red-painted walls with cream-colored trim.7 In addition, there are a few, equally bold and in-your-face paintings on the walls. Needless to say, the décor and the layout are a bit ostentatious and schizophrenic.

Before I get to the food, I want to briefly mention Bros.’ incorporation of beer into its concept; in general, I think the idea is embarking on what could be a defining characteristic. However, it appears to be simply lip service. Although, outside of Monk’s, Bros. may have one of the best spectrums of unique American beers in Sioux Falls, but they fail to properly incorporate it into the food. If the medley of beer and food is going to be your defining characteristic, then DO IT. Nowhere on the menus were the detailed descriptions of the beers, pairing concepts for dishes, or anything that would encourage a diner to say, “Hey, these guys know beer.”8 As for the food, I still believe Ryan may be one of the most gifted chefs in Sioux Falls in terms of conceptualizing dishes. His unique combinations and cooking techniques are something that is deeply lacking in the Sioux Falls dining experience. For example, I enjoyed a perfectly cooked pork belly filet with cane syrup demi-glace. The fatty crust was crisp and flavorful, while the meat was tender and delicate. It was complimented by a creole maux chaux (rich and zesty corn in a cream sauce) and sweet potato gnocchi.

One of my dining companions ordered a wonderfully bold mushroom and duck confit risotto. It also incorporated herbed goat cheese, pomodoro sauce, and pecorino romano. Conceptually, the dishes are magnificent.

For lunch, Bros. may become the much-needed dining alternative to Minervas on Phillips Ave. Currently, they offer wonderfully diverse sandwiches such as a lamb burger, a

roast pork sandwich and a crab-cake BLT. In addition, there are items such as sausage and shrimp gumbo, braised short ribs and a sausage platter. The coup d’état, however, are the soups. Although, I will continue to state that there may not be a more consistently satisfying soup than the Minervas tomato zucchini, I don’t know that I have had a better variety of soups than I have at Bros. Soups like tomato-tarragon and creamy chicken with curry are a breath of fresh air.

I don’t want to judge Bros. too early, as my dinner experience was on opening day. However, as a general matter, to succeed, Bros. needs to improve in two areas: focus and execution. As I stated, Ryan may be one of the most gifted chefs in town when it comes to dish conception. Regardless, there seems to be a lack of consistency between plates. Delicate side items like gnocchi should never be overcooked.

The same dish should not be served noticeably different to three diners at the same table. These are consistency issues that need to be ironed out.

This leads back to the focus of the restaurant. There is a general lacking in this area. I cannot see the owners’ vision at this point. The décor is all over the place and there is no apparent correlation between the self-proclaimed beer and food concept. At this point, the restaurant feels rushed. For that, I will chalk it up to a work-in-progress. I just hope the business will be strong enough to support the perfection process. There is a strong restaurant here, but it will take an increased level of focus and dedication.

Final Grade FOOD 3.5/5 – The concepts are outstanding. The execution needs to be refined. These good dishes can be great.

SERVICE 4/5 - The staff is very friendly and attentive. However, this staff should know more about complimenting food with beer than anybody else in Sioux Falls.

DéCOR 2/5 – Points for the beer-bar, woodwork and open kitchen. As for paint, art, tables, chairs and dining utensils - start over. The vision is lost in the hodgepodge.

1) To set the stage for you, the reader, note that I have been to Bros. three times for lunch and once for dinner (along with three guests).The restaurant opened for lunch in September, however, it didn’t open for dinner until Oct. 8 - the day that I came for dinner.

2) Yes, that 334. i.e. Downtown’s version of the restaurant location of the damned.

3) The structure looks gorgeous, but I have yet to see anybody working behind the bar, and it appears to be empty and incomplete. I don’t see the point yet.

4) Ideally…

5) I am a big fan of uniformed, easily identifiable servers. I don’t care if they are wearing t-shirts or suits.

6) Empty…

7) Hey, I love red and white - I am a Husker. Just remember to bring your sunglasses.

8) And if it isn’t going to be on the menu, then the wait staff better be well educated and well versed in the beers. They should be able to provide pairing suggestions and should know the difference between a pilsner, lager, ale and stout. There may not be a better example of this in the region than Monk’s.

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get involved: warm up sioux falls

by Danielle Jaeger

Image by Carl Olson

Often times, South Dakota winters tend to leave us frozen and looking for all the blankets in the house. During the winter, a night spent watching movies or reading a book usually involves getting cozy with an oversized blanket; a luxury we often take for granted.

Many people who have recently moved to Sioux Falls from a warmer climate find it difficult to adjust to winters in the Midwest. To help, Warm Up Sioux Falls is an organization that voluntarily knits and crochets afghans from scrap yarn to give to those in need of their services.

“It is a way to give back to the community,” said Marty Davidsohn, local co-coordinator of Warm Up Sioux Falls.

“Locally, we have always donated afghans to a group to help the homeless and/or to recent immigrants.”

Warm Up America is a national effort. The effort began in Wisconsin in 1991 with a simple idea: “have volunteers knit or crochet small sections and then others join them together.”

Almost 20 years later, the volunteer organization has been able to provide afghans to tens of thousands of people across the nation.

The Sioux Falls chapter was founded a little more than six years ago through

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individuals involved with the art council, and is now coordinated by Kathy Bangasser and Davidsohn. The second Sunday of every month from noon to 4 p.m., volunteers get together at Athena Fibers to croquet or knit squares and afghans.

This effort is a perfect way to use up all those odd little bits of yarn to create a beautiful blanket to warm somebody up. + Marty Davidsohn

“People have really enjoyed getting together and have had fun putting the squares together and making the afghans,” said Davidsohn. “It’s really fun that we have such a nice, friendly place at Athena Fibers now.”

Bangasser adds that it is an ideal way to “reduce, reuse, recycle”.

“This is the epitome of that. This ef-

fort is a perfect way to use up all those odd little bits of yarn to create a beautiful blanket to warm somebody up,” she said.

Donna Magnuson, Director of the Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota Refugee and Immigration Center, has been a part of the partnership between LSS and Warm Up Sioux Falls for the past several years and has seen the impact of the volunteer efforts.

“We have been fortunate to reap the rewards of their labor by receiving the many afghans that have been donated to the program. These blankets are then passed on to new families who have come to Sioux Falls. In many cases, these newcomers have come from warm climates and now experience cold weather for the very first time,” Magnuson said.

Davidsohn remembers a few incidents where individuals have brought back donated afghans to share and to show their gratitude.

“When folks bring back afghans made from squares, they always look so amazing. The afghans really do become a work of art, as well as a symbol of love and care for people that are less fortunate,” Davidsohn said.

If you’re interested in helping, but

aren’t comfortable with your crocheting or knitting skills, you have some options. Simple tutorials are always available online, or you can let local experts teach you the basics through classes offered at Athena Fibers.

“In the past, we haven’t had a huge group- at the most ten. But we can certainly use more volunteers to help. It really is fulfilling to make things that you know will help others stay warm and have a comfortable life,” said Davidsohn.

“We’ve had young guys as well as young gals, adult and young men coming and helping and that’s always fun.”

The next Warm Up Sioux Falls will be Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. To get involved with Warm Up Sioux Falls, call Davidsohn at (605) 254-8434 or for free yarn and drop off information, call Athena Fibers at (605) 371-0741.

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why don’t ya do somethin’?

Image by Envision Wedding Studio

Host Thanksgiving

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It’s at the point in your life when you start shopping for things like plungers and find yourself jumping for joy when you get an Oreck Vacuum as a gift. Your parents don’t help pay for much anymore, and, heck, some of you probably are parents.

You’ve hosted some parties, and possibly some cookouts, but maybe it’s time to graduate into hosting the most epic of them all: holidays. And what better time to jump in head first than with Thanksgiving on Nov. 25?

I don’t know about you, but I find it a tad terrifying attempting to make the one dinner everyone counts down to every year. One glitch in the gravy, or serving too much wine and causing a relative blowout, and BOOM– Thanksgiving is over.

That’s why we brought in a professional. Leah Moller, owner of Envision Wedding Studio, has thrown all kinds of events. According to Moller, if you have never hosted a nice dinner, don’t think it‘s impossible. “With proper planning and assistance, it shouldn’t be difficult to plan for a Thanksgiving feast at your residence,” she said.

That planning needs to start plenty of time before the actual day. Invitations are always key to send out for an event.

“Invites are fun, and they allow for guests to have all the information they need – date, time, location,” said Moller.

Make sure to send out invites at least two weeks in advance to give them a heads up.

Planning grocery-wise, give yourself ample time to get your food list completed, especially if you are taking Thanksgiving on solo. According to Moller, “If you are planning on making everything yourself, plan the menu and shop for ingredients one to two weeks prior.”

But you don’t have to go at it alone. It can be fun to go “pot luck” and assign friends or family members items to bring (caution: assign your holiday favorites to someone you trust so they’re sure to be what you’ve been craving for 365 days). You can also invite guests over to make the meal

together, which can prove to be a great way to bond and enjoy the day.

Then comes the dreaded turkey (see box for more details).

Contrary to popular belief, there is more to prepare than food. Décor, especially for holidays, really sets the mood for the event. “Create a festive atmosphere using the colors of the season,” said Moller.

One way to incorporate seasonal colors can be with candles sprinkled throughout your home for a warm and cozy feel. Moller says the table setting can also compliment the ambiance either by using a table runner, festive napkins, and/or a nice, simple centerpiece with a few gourds and leaves.

And speaking of table settings, place cards can be your lifesaver. “This way you can sit certain friends or family members next to each other to avoid any fighting or drama,” said Moller.

As for the number of guests, it’s completely up to you.

Moller suggests having immediate family over for the first Thanksgiving, or close friends if you aren’t around relatives. One thing is for sure: don’t invite more people than you can accommodate. You don’t want Aunt Dorris sitting on your lap. “Only invite as many people as you have room for,” said Moller.

The other basics are pretty self-explanatory. In regards to what to wear, dress for the time of day. Thanksgiving can either be done early afternoon or evening, so dress to your discretion (and appropriately). Etiquette-wise, it is pretty straightforward. Moller says to simply be ready on time, behave properly around family, and don’t have too much wine.

And there you have it. Have a fun and safe Thanksgiving, and remember to do what is intended on this day: be thankful.

How to Successfully Cook a Turkey

by Leah Moller • Remove giblets and brush the skin with butter or oil.

• Place the bird on a rack in a roasting pan.

• Bake at 350 degrees (how long you bake depends on how many pounds the turkey is).

• Bake until skin is a light brown and cover.

• Uncover the last 40 minutes of baking.

• The turkey is done when the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Enjoy!

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Three Young People Take On this Year's Election.

By Denise DePaolo Images by Surreal Photography

“I care about people and want to give them the absolute best life I can. It comes down to the individuals. It’s really that simple.”

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When the polls open on Nov. 2, South Dakotans will have the chance to be heard. In a state as sparsely populated as ours, we enjoy the rare distinction of knowing that each vote truly counts. Whether it is change that we desire, or the continuation of current policies, it is the responsibility of every eligible person to make their wishes known, if only within the secrecy of the polling place.

For those who are hungry for something different, this election season will be right up their alley. Once again, the issue of medical marijuana will appear on the ballot in the form of Initiated Measure 13, and Sioux Falls’ District 15 has the potential to elect the two youngest females ever to serve as state legislators.

Young adults emerged in droves to vote two years ago, but we must remember that the elections between those for President are the ones that often most affect our daily lives. In all reality, only by voting do we buy ourselves the right to complain about an election’s outcome. Those who don’t bother forfeit the opportunity to make their state into that which they believe it can be, and earn well-deserved eye rolls from those to whom they whine.

Jenna Haggar Jenna Haggar is running for the State House of Representatives in District 15. If elected, this 24-year-old will be the youngest female ever voted into the state legislature.

What, one may ask, would make someone so young interested in making laws while most of her peers are playing Xbox? Her answer is that she feels personally compelled to serve her community, and representing their interests in Pierre seems like a good way to do it.

Haggar, a Sioux Falls native, works as a certified chiropractic assistant and office manager. She got her first taste of politics while working as an advocate for the unborn and end of life issues during the 2007 legislative session. Next, she worked on Joel Dykstra’s 2008 Senate campaign. Haggar’s biggest reason for running, however, is that she feels the lack of challenge to the incumbent candidates does not push anyone to perform and allows for a lack of true representation.

“I knew neither of them had ever asked me what my concerns were or what issues were important for me, and that gave me a heart through my petition process to find out if others might feel the same way,” said Haggar.

Haggar set out door-to-door and asked people in her neighborhood what their families wanted and needed.

Through her pavement pounding, Haggar found that many of the people in her district had no clue who was representing them, let alone whether their interests were being taken into account. The most frequently voiced concerns that Haggar heard were centered on the economy.

“They’re all talking about jobs. It’s very frustrating in this recession to make it from one day to the next,” said Haggar.

Other concerns that came up frequently were public safety, education and the desire for lower taxes.

Haggar is running as an Independent, and maintains that she will not be bound by a Republican or Democrat agenda. Her focus is to accurately represent the interests of District 15, “I basically want to go out and talk to people. It has nothing to do with my specific needs at this point, but everyone in our neighborhood and our district’s needs.”

Haggar harbors no illusions about her age and yet-to-beattained experience. She knows the input of others will be crucial to her success; however, earnestness, stamina, and clarity of purpose are on her side.

“I realize that being a servant to the people is my primary job. I won’t do this on my own, but by seeking council from people – continually asking for opinions and seeking feedback from people in my district who can advise wisely,” said Haggar.

When asked why she cares so much, Haggar says it is about perpetuating the legacy started by her ancestors who first came to Sioux Falls and built the very house she lives in. She considers the city not only her family’s past, but her future and her children’s future. While Haggar acknowledges that Sioux Falls is an aesthetically beautiful place to call home, what she finds the most inspiring is the kindness and resourcefulness of the residents she hopes to represent. “I care about people and want to give them the absolute best life I can. It comes down to the individuals.

It’s really that simple,” she said.

For more information, check out www.jennahaggar.com.

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ogy and music and her professional experience is largely in advocacy and non-profit work. She is also the executive director of South Dakota Young Democrats.

Buhl is a native of Yankton and has lived in Sioux Falls for two years. She will represent District 15, which encompasses much of central Sioux Falls. Her district is comprised of a lot of Sioux Falls’ young adults and a large immigrant and refugee population. Sixty-five percent of 15’s residents are renters, which makes the district unique in Sioux Falls. Buhl feels that being a young renter herself, she understands many of the concerns of her constituents.

“Part of the reason I initially ran is because I thought that the district needed someone who really represented it – who looks like District 15,” said Buhl.

Victory is assured for Buhl because she is running unopposed on the November ballot, and South Dakota does not allow write-ins, so for her, the hard campaigning took place before the June primary. To prepare, Buhl did things the oldfashioned way: she got out and knocked on 3,000 doors, meeting a lot of people who had not been engaged in the process before.

According to Buhl, “I asked apparently mind-blowing things like, ‘What issues matter to you in your daily life?’ and ‘How could things be done differently?’ I think I’m going to be focusing on things differently in Pierre as a result of

Angie Buhl When the new legislative session starts in January 2011, Angie Buhl will make history as the youngest state Senator in the state’s history. This 25-year-old University of South Dakota graduate believes that she will bring a completely unique perspective to Pierre. Not only is she a young woman, but rather than having a background in law or agriculture (like many of our legislators), her degree is in psychol-

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those conversations.”

Some of the most frequent issues that were brought up during the discussions were the economy and wind energy.

As the fourth-breeziest state in the nation, Buhl finds it unacceptable that we have not taken advantage of the opportunities afforded by wind, as they have in southwestern Minnesota.

In a district dominated by renters, housing was another big topic. Buhl hopes to find solutions and incentives for the chunk of the population that is perilously housed. “They’re

not homeless, but they’re one bill away from catastrophe,” she said.

Buhl wants to help to redevelop and bring people into some of the more neglected neighborhoods.

Buhl is excited about the potential, still unexplored in the downtown area. She acknowledges that the work done on Phillips Avenue has been fantastic, but she sees much of the surrounding area lying comparatively dormant.

“You go one block over to Main and you see that the same intentionality has not been paid to that block. There are chunks of the East Bank that are underutilized as well, and I think that’s why there’s so much excitement around the conversation about the events center going downtown. It’ll bring people downtown more and will maximize the economic impact of visitors to the area,” she said.

When asked whom she admired most in the political world, Buhl gave two answers: at the state level, she named Senator Nancy Turbak Berry of Watertown’s District 5. According to Buhl, “She has built a great reputation for being very conscientious, really detailoriented and a great leader. Also, she has a solid reputation among people in both parties for being really smart and creating good policy and getting things done.”

At a national level, Buhl hopes to emulate the example set by the late Senator Paul Wellstone of Minnesota. “He said something on the Senate floor to the effect of ‘Politics isn’t about big money or power games, it’s about people’s lives,’ and that’s completely the philosophy that I want to bring to the table,” said Buhl.

Buhl sees herself succeeding in her new role, because she comes from a generation that she believes is steeped in common sense. Whether it is health care or issues concerning equal rights, she believes that many things come down to basic fairness. However, she is first and foremost thrilled

to be a pivotal part of the legislative process in her home state.

Buhl said, “I love South Dakota in a way that’s probably unhealthy. When I travel, I find myself talking about the crazy little pieces of it that you wouldn’t expect. We’re so full of surprises.”

For more information, check out www.angiebuhl.com.

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Emmet Reistroffer Emmett Reistroffer may only be 20 years old, but he has goals that are both big and immediate. He has shown a singular brand of determination since his stint as a student journalist at Lincoln High School, joining The Statesman staff during his freshman year, even though ninth graders are typically not allowed on the paper. After working on Hillary Clinton’s primary campaign and the Campaign for Healthy families in 2008, Reistroffer discovered that he was passionate about advocacy for health care and individual rights. As Campaign Director for Initiated Measure 13 and a member of South Dakota Coalition for Compassion, he has found a focus that blends both of these issues in a package that he cares deeply about.

IM13, the bill that Reistroffer and his colleagues are attempting to pass, will make medical marijuana accessible and legal for some South Dakotans. Reistroffer regards his view on marijuana usage as vastly different from that of the typical 20-year-old. As a child, he saw it help his grandmother deal with the acute nausea and other side effects of chemotherapy. He acknowledges that many people use it for leisure purposes, but insists that is not what this bill is about. Currently, 14 states and The District of Columbia have made concessions of some sort for the use of medicinal marijuana.

Right away, Reistroffer and his colleagues knew that laws like those in some other states, namely California with its casual attitude and dispensaries, did not reflect the values of most South Dakotans. If IM13 passes, it will be the most restrictive medical marijuana law in the nation. According to Reistroffer, “We just want to have a safe, legal option for the patients and not by creating stores, but by letting them or their caregiver cultivate it on their own and be able to use it peacefully in their own home without breaking the law. It’s the most restrictive law, because it doesn’t allow for any sale of marijuana.”

If the law passes, patients will have to visit the same physician twice in order to receive a recommendation. They then must enroll in a monitoring program where it can be determined that they are growing no more than six plants and are not in possession of any more than one usable ounce at a time. Those participating in the program must visit their physician every 6 months to determine whether the marijuana is still a necessary treatment for them. Some, like cancer patients, will only be permitted to participate in the program while it is necessary to assuage the effects of their treatments. Others, like individuals with multiple sclerosis, who find that it helps relieve symptoms of spasticity, may be lifelong partakers. Restrictions like no driving under the influence, no smoking or consuming mari-

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juana in public or around minors, and no distribution to other patients or non-patients must be strictly followed or South Dakota’s standard drug laws will kick in, just like they would for anyone else.

A measure similar to IM13 failed to pass in 2006 by 4 percent. The current measure was brought before lawmakers in Pierre during the last legislative session where it was shot down 9 votes to 5 in the first committee hearing, despite endorsements by multiple sclerosis patients including initiative sponsor and spokesman Pat Lynch, former chairman of the South Dakota Multiple Sclerosis Society.

As a result of this setback, Reistroffer and a small army of volunteers set out to gather signatures.

“We’re one of twenty-two states that allow voters to change the laws on their own. It’s direct democracy at its core, I think,” said Reistroffer.

After months of standing in front of Sioux Falls buildings and travelling to nearly every town in the state, 33,000 signatures were collected – over twice the necessary amount.

Despite the support that IM13’s backers have found, there are still many who deeply oppose it. Opponents in law enforcement fear that passage of this measure will make current drug laws murky and more difficult to enforce. Jo Vitek, president elect of the South Dakota Police Chief’s Association, fears that if IM13 passes, it will add to current strain in a number of areas, “I have concerns about the administrative costs associated with the legalization of medical marijuana, especially during our current economic times. Who will be responsible for conducting the required background checks of the ‘care givers?’ Who will be responsible for policing the participants to ensure compliance? In a state where significant ‘cutbacks’ have been made to balance an already tight budget, will positions be created to address the aforementioned matters? Who will pay for this added expense?”

Vitek also feels that marijuana as a medicine should not be a legislative issue. “Shouldn’t this be subjected to the same research, consideration and study as any other potential medicine under the standards of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? Voter or legislative initiative does not meet the scientific standards for approval of medicine.

Consideration of marijuana as medicine should be treated with the same logical, rational approach as any other drug that has demonstrated health and safety risks. Anything less puts the health and safety of the general public at risk,” Vitek said.

Reistroffer encourages everyone, no matter their beliefs on this issue, to get out and vote this November. However, he is confident that IM13 will pass this time around, be-

cause he sees this as an issue that is above politics. “Disease and illness breaks every demographic and every political party – men, women, rich, poor, Jewish, Christian, you name it. This issue, more than any I’ve ever seen.”

For more information about the arguments for and against IM13, check out www.vote-no-initiatve-13.com and www.sdcompassion.org.

For information about voting and to find your polling place, visit Secretary of State Chris Nelson's website at www.sdsos.gov.

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the scoop WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE...

As the election is quickly approaching on Nov. 2, responsible citizens will be hitting the polls and deciding on our next governor. The main two contenders: Scott Heidepriem and Dennis Daugaard.

As both candidates have been working hard on the campaign trails, voters may have gotten to know where they stand politically. 605 was curious to find out what they were like before their candidacy - when they were young adults. By the time you read this, it could help you become more informed before the election, or it might help you get to know your newly elected governor.

Scott Heidepriem

by Joanna Halverson

Scott Heidepriem spent high school choosing garage-band practice over geometry homework, and his college days at the University of South Dakota in the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house. However, a father in the state Senate would influence his governmental views at a young age and would inspire him to channel his passion for change. Now, as our Democratic candidate for governor, he’s basically your typical slacker-turnedSenator story.

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605: In high school, you were in a garage band. What did you play?

SH: I sang and played guitar.

I quit the band when I went to college at USD. Then they got popular. I hope that’s only a coincidence.

605: You weren’t interested in politics at all in high school?

SH: To be honest, I wasn’t a good student in high school. I wasn’t serious. I didn’t get very good grades.

605: Did having a father in politics shape your career or interest in politics?

SH: Oh, I’m sure it had a tremendous effect. He was a major influence on me. We were very close. He was my mentor. My dad was in the Senate from when I born to when I was twelve, so I spent a lot of time in that environment growing up. I grew to respect politics and the government at a young age.

605: In undergrad, you were elected student body president. What else were you involved in during college?

SH: I got serious about school then and started getting better grades. I wrote for the school newspaper. I also was in a fraternity; I lived in a frat house. I loved college.

605: I read you met your wife, [Susan], on a blind date. Who introduced you?

SH: Well, I served with her father, Don Carlson, in the Senate. Al Scovel, who served in the House [of Representatives], thought we’d be good for each other, so he set up the date.

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605: Where did you go?

SH: We went to a political fundraiser. [Pauses.] That’s not very romantic, is it?

605: Well you were married, so it obviously worked for you.

SH: Yeah, we actually were married about a year after our first date. So it happened pretty quickly.

605: Then it must have been a strong mutual, initial connection.

SH: I think I was much more smitten with her than vice versa.

[Laughs.]

605: Is she interested in politics as much as you? Has she always supported your career?

SH: That’s a good question. I think if it were up to her, she wouldn’t choose a political career. She is not the type of person who would run for office, herself. But she is tremendously supportive. She is very involved in the campaign.

605: You took a fourteen-year break from politics in 1992. What were you doing?

SH: We moved to Sioux Falls when our sons were very young.

I wanted to take time off to be home for them and help my wife. My friend and I started our law firm. I just wanted to focus on family and work.

605: Why did you decide to go back?

SH: I saw that the legislature was not focusing on issues I felt were important, like education, and focusing more on social issues that the legislature really cannot solve. I felt moved to try to change that.

605: What advice would you give young adults now, when pursuing our careers in a struggling economy?

SH: Continue to follow what you love. Financial wealth is really not based on how much you earn, but on how much you save. If you can control your spending, you can weather any economic storm. I think that applies to individuals as well as the government.

To find out more about Scott Heidepriem’s campaign and what he wants to do for South Dakota, visit www.scottheidepriem.com.

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Dennis DaugaarD by Alana Snyder Dennis Daugaard grew up on his family’s dairy farm between Dell Rapids and Garretson, S.D. where he learned the value of hard work and discipline. After graduating from his class of 58 at Dell Rapids High School, Daugaard attended the University of South Dakota, where he was president of the fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha. Realizing it might be difficult to get a job with a government major, Daugaard attended law school at Northwestern University in Chicago, where he stayed as a lawyer at a private firm until returning back to his roots to face South Dakota’s challenges.

605: How did you balance your schoolwork and working jobs like washing dishes and welding while in school?

DD: During the academic year, I worked two jobs. I washed dishes at the fraternity house over the lunch and dinner hours and participated in the work-study program for the government department. My workstudy hours were scheduled around my classes, so I was able to work and attend class. In the summer, I always worked full-time. I did maintenance for the Vermillion Street Department, worked as a welder on the Load King assembly line, and welded and painted water towers.

605: What were some of your hobbies in your 20s?

DD: In my twenties, my hobbies included reading, running, hunting, and basketball. I was also heavily involved in carpentry, but this was more of a necessity than a hobby. I was just starting out, and if I needed to complete a project, I did it myself.

605: How did you meet Linda? Did you know you would end up marrying her?

DD: I attended a one-room country school from first grade through seventh grade. Before my eighth grade year, my country school closed and was consolidated into Dell Rapids. I first met Linda when I began attending school in Dell Rapids.

I thought she was a pretty, friendly and fun person. Though I really liked her, at age thirteen I had no idea that we would be married someday.

605: Is Linda interested in politics as much as you are? Has she always supported your career?

DD: Linda has been a wonderful source of support through each of my campaigns. Besides being a great spouse, she has worked by my side during each of my campaigns, doing whatever she could to help me win.

605: How has your political career affected your family life?

DD: I have always made it a point to be involved in my children’s lives, regardless of my work schedule. When my children were in elementary and high school, I had each of them spend a full week with me individually during almost every legislative session. These weeks were really fun for each of us, and provided some really fond memories.

605: What were some of the greatest lessons you learned as a young adult?

DD: As a young adult, I learned that sometimes we limit ourselves unnecessarily, and some encouragement from a loved one or friend can go a long way. When I was thirty, Linda and I built our home near Dell Rapids with our own hands. I didn’t think we could do it at first, but with encouragement from my father, we started the project and successfully completed the home Linda and I still live in today.

605: What advice would you give young adults now, for the future, in our economy?

DD: Achievement is possible through many avenues. In our current economic environment, getting a good job for some may require going back to school, working outside of their chosen profession, or taking an internship to gain experience.

Today’s young people face a challenging job market, but with hard work and determination, they can achieve their goals.

To find out more about Dennis Daugaard’s campaign and what he wants to do for South Dakota, visit www.dennisforgov.com.

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the real deal Cierra Treloar & Katie Olwell Hometown: Sioux Falls, S.D. | Age: both 23 | Specialty: Costumes, alterations, couture clothing Two friends who share a love for fashion have teamed up to start The Vintage Youth, a collection of vintage clothing Cierra Treloar and Katie Olwell have accumulated and now have on sale on their etsy website. 605 chatted with the two fashionistas to find out what The Vintage Youth is all about.

605: You are both into fashion.

What is your background with it?

Katie & Cierra: Tailor shops, made-to-order clothing and costumes.

605: How did you two start working together, and when did you know you wanted to start a vintage clothing website?

KATIE: We have always shared this intense love of vintage clothes and fashion in general.

The summer of 2009, we were tossing around the idea of starting some kind of business that involved fashion; only recently did we decide to start a Web store. We wanted to share our passion with others that we know would appreciate our selective eyes.

605: How would you describe your styles? cierra: Kaleidoscopic.

605: Who is your ideal customer?

SHOW: We love sending our specially-picked garments to good homes. We really care about what we sell, and would like our customer to share the enthusiasm.

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605: You just started a site at etsy.com. Do you plan to have your own? katie: Yes, we actually do have a site, thevintageyouth. com, but right now it serves as an information-only site, and links to our retail site on etsy. Eventually thevintageyouth.com will be a full-functioning retail outlet, but etsy is our launch pad.

605: Would you both consider a shop? If so, would you have one locally? katie: Yes! We have both wanted our own clothing shops for a long time, and right now it just seems like too much of a risk to open one in a permanent location. We think the environmentally conscious citizens of Sioux Falls need a handpicked, recycled clothing store.

605: Where all are the vintage clothes from?

cierra: We scour thrift and vintage stores everywhere we go! Small-town thrift stores are dynamite! Most of our clothes are sourced in the Los Angeles area, but we find spectacular clothes all over the Midwest too. katie: I have built up a collection of vintage clothing from years ago that I am just now able to sell.

605: Do you have other side projects in fashion? cierra: Certainly… Working on my fashion and costume design degree from Woodbury University, managing a creative blog at alamood.org, and working part-time for “Hangover 2’s” costume department. katie: I am trying to make my own clothing here in Sioux Falls. Also, I am a seamstress and am about to make a couple of wedding dresses for some friends of mine. My recent goal will be to make women’s tailored winter jackets that are fun, frilly and very “girly.” Eventually, I would love to get into men’s clothing; it seems like a tougher focus. Men do not have as many silhouettes as women do.

605: What is your ultimate goal? katie & cierra: To be best friends forever and also to be the leading retailer for vintage and handmade clothing online.

Images by John Larson

605: What else do you enjoy doing in your free time? cierra: Dancing. katie: I enjoy being a member of the Roller Dollz, running and playing in my studio.

Check out their official website for contact info at thevintageyouth.com or purchase clothing through www.etsy.com/shop/ thevintageyouth.

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he said SHE SAID It’s all about the he said, 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.

1.) There is a guy I like, and I haven’t told anyone. Just the other day my friend said she likes him. Can you “call dibs” on a person?

-Bummed, 22

T: Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place!

Your situation happens way more often than you know; don’t feel like this is a one-in-a-million incident.

First things first: no, you cannot “call dibs.” It is unfair to all three of you to “claim” him – especially because he is, in fact, a human being.

M: Well, I would be inclined to say no, you cannot “call dibs” on a person. The reason? This a person. It isn’t like calling dibs on “shotgun” or the last Coke in the fridge. This situation can be handled amicably. Just discuss with your friend that you like this guy as well. After that it’s good luck and may the best gal win!

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I’m serious. Why should either one of you take a backseat to pursuing this guy if you both really like him? This could actually be a good thing. It is going to ensure that you are on your “A” game when working the moves on this guy. I say go after this guy full steam. Pull out all the stops to get his attention to ensure victory against your friend. After all, this could be the love of your life and future husband.

You can’t let some other girl get in the way of that! Right?

OR…you could realize that this is just some guy that you “like” and that she is your friend. You have to ask yourself the question of which relationship is more important. Talk it over with your friend and see where she stands. If she says she doesn’t care and is going after him, then you have your answer.

The best thing to do in this situation is to say something to your friend about it. Hiding your feelings from her can make an uncomfortable situation a really awful one sometime down the road. Unfortunately, someone may end up with the short end of the stick, but you’ve gotta bring it up. Be tactful, though, and really be aware of her feelings, too. Who knows how hard she’s fallen: it could just be a harmless crush, or it could be something more. Nonetheless, sympathize with her situation, but don’t ignore your own feelings.

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No matter what happens – whether he ends up with you, her or neither – friendships should come first. There is no reason a person of interest should ever come between good friends.

2.) I am a really shy person, which doesn’t help because I have a crush on a really shy girl. How can I try to crack her if I feel incredibly nervous around her?

-Timid

T: I think you may actually have a leg up on this situation because you are both shy. She’ll appreciate your bravery when asking her to get together. I know this sounds a bit crazy, but being able to recognize your nervousness and address it before approaching her is a huge victory in and of itself.

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Before you make a move, evaluate yourself, and determine what would make you most comfortable. Some people are better at slowly getting comfortable with a person by starting with casual conversation, followed by a non-threatening invitation to do something together in public, like going for a bike ride, and then eventually asking him/her on a “real” date. Others are more comfortable being direct and asking him/her to go to dinner during their first conversation. Still, others find that writing them a poem or a letter is easiest.

Whether your comfort level includes one of the beforementioned things or something completely different, the most important thing to remember in this situation is to be you. It’s okay if you’re nervous; most people are in this situation!

I realize it can be hard, but you need to try your hardest to get over your shyness and talk to this girl. Actually, you could use your shyness as a good icebreaker. It is actually something you have in common. Tell her that you’re shy and you know she is a little shy too. This not only gets you two talking about something you have in common, but also shows your serious interest since she knows how hard it must have been to come and talk to her.

WOW! That is good! I literally just thought of that and it sounds money! It’ll all be gravy after that conversation. You are totally in, man! Good luck!

Have a question for Tove and Mammenga?

E-mail HeSaidSheSaid@605magazine.com

So what are you waiting for? Go talk to her! You’ll be surprised how easy it is after you say the first “Hello.”

M: This is an easy fix: you just need to man-up. That may sound a little harsh, but it is true. I do sympathize with the shy readers, but eventually you need to just say “eff it” and go after some things. If you don’t, your life is going to pass you by, and you will miss out on too many good things.

If you like someone but don’t say it, then a friend tells you they like the same person, is that person off limits?

“If you’d had the balls to express your feelings to begin with, then things would be different.”

– Denise DePaolo, 605 Writer

“This is when I say it.

Then whoever says ‘dibs’ first, wins.”

– Sam Hurly

“No! ‘Procrastination is the grave in which opportunity is buried.’ If you didn’t say anything, it’s your loss.”

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ask THE JOHNS Yes, 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 has been altered to protect the innocent.

1.) Whenever my friend gets upset, she gets negative about everything. It can take weeks sometimes. How can I get her out of her funk?

-Amy, 25 JP: Encourage meditation. Who knows, maybe she’d move to the Himalayas and become really good at meditating.

If not, at least she’d be a Negative Nancy on the other side of the planet.

JW: Take her out to eat. Tell her everything is going to be alright. Give her a big hug! And when she isn’t looking, sprinkle Fluoxetine in her food. Amy, you are a licensed physician, right?

2.) All of a sudden I get really hungover now... Is this part of getting old?

-Sad Panda, 29 JP: I wish I could help you, but unfortunately I have no experience in this category. You booze, you lose. My other answer is: yes.

JW: By that logic I have been ‘old’ since I turned ‘21.’

JT: Unfortunately, it is.

3.) My friend met a bunch of people on the Internet and has since moved out of the state suddenly to live somewhere else with them. She doesn’t even call us anymore. Should I be concerned?

-Ellie, 23 JP: I’m pretty sure she is okay. There

are plenty of great people on the Internet - especially the ones that want the girls they meet online to come live with them.

JW: I’m sure your friend is really happy now... to be part of a polygamous marriage/cult/sex trade/opium den/reality show. I’m sure something in there is correct.

JT: Well, either your friend joined a cult or she was looking for a reason to escape from something in her life, so she took the first opportunity available and left. I don’t think someone, in good conscience, would just up and leave without a rhyme or a reason unless she was running away from something. If you are really worried about her and her safety, then you need to help her.

But sometimes people just need a new start in life.

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

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JT: People react differently to stressful situations. Some people are very open about their feelings and easily express them. And others try their hardest to hide their real feelings by not letting anyone help them. Usually they want someone’s help, but they don’t want to burden them with their problems.

All you can do is ask what is wrong and let them know that if they want to vent about it, you are there to listen.

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