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Au t um n S i mun e k MISS SD 2015

vol. 7 | no. 8

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CONTENTS

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LIVE 34

GET INVOLVED:

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COVER:

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THE SCOOP:

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THE REAL DEAL:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

CONTRIBUTORS FACTOIDS

ENTERTAINMENT

Home Décor with Heart Blogging All Things

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EVENTS RECAP

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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7 THINGS

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CULTURE PROFILES

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE

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Q&A

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FOLLOW YOUR NOSE...IMPROVE YOUR MOOD

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SUMMER SHORTAGE

Voice

Autumn Simunek Miss SD 2015

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BEYOND BORDERS

CREATE

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WAY TOO INDIE

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HACKING AWAY

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AT HOME

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IN SEASON

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A TASTE OF SARCASM:

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DELISH DELIGHTS

Delmonico Grill

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FASHION

ASK THE JOHNS

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DIY

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Available in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Madison, Brookings, Vermillion, and Brandon

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SHELTER PET OF THE MONTH This four-year-old kitty arrived at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society as

prepare to laugh along with Austin and “Dirty” Dan Bublitz of the Distinguished Scoundrels, as the comedy podcaster preps for three South Dakota shows.

a stray and was never claimed. He’s a shy boy who has all of his claws and loves scratching posts. It’s unknown whether Yahtzee lived with other animals, so he may take some time to adjust. He is not neutered yet, but he is microchipped, Frontlined, and started on vaccinations. Most of all,

get away

with Kara as she chats with South Dakota

Yahtzee is ready to meet his forever family!

To meet Yahtzee and other adoptable friends, visit the

join in the fun

with 605 interns Kailey, Liza, Aryn, Hannah

native Jerry Lohr about the art of California

Sioux Falls Area Humane

winemaking.

Society at sfhumanesociety.

and Jill. Look for their latest blog posts and

com or call (605) 338-

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Letter from the editor

Denise DEPaolo

Kinsey gustafson

Jill Johnson

Health Profile

Factoid writer

Kinsey graduated from SDSU with a degree in journalism. She spends her time in the Black Hills drinking coffee, watching too much Netflix, and writing for 605 Magazine.

I’m as guilty as anyone. My husband and I bought our west Sioux Falls home six years ago this month, and we’re finally making it our own. Sure, we had places to sit and some photos in frames, but we also had a lot of impersonal décor and blank walls.

For a long time, our home served mostly as a place to crash at the end of a stressful day, rather than the sanctuary we really wanted. When we’d visit friends with snappy, well-decorated homes, the prospect of doing the same seemed impossible.

But, like everything else in our adult lives, we’ve slowly learned that there’s no one right way. If we take it a room at a time, suddenly, having the home we want becomes manageable. So in the past few months, we've purchased furniture that actually makes sense for our living room, art that we genuinely like, and began making plans for our pitifully minimal landscaping. Small, realistic victories.

In this issue, dedicated to the art of living beautifully (or a least functionally), you’ll find easy projects that will impress your friends, and recipes to serve them as they "ooh" and "ah" over your craftiness. On the cover, we feature two couples who chose to open new, unique businesses in downtown Sioux Falls – each dedicated to the idea that individuality and quality should be celebrated.

I hope that you find a bit of inspiration in these pages, and find that enhancing your home doesn’t necessarily mean spending a lot of money. Perhaps you’ll even look at the items surrounding you right now in a new way. Living is an art, not a science.

Find what works for you and don't apologize. @deni s edepao lo

Jill is a senior journalism major at Augustana College where she is a writer and the web editor for The Mirror. From Hurley, she is known for obsessing over her cats and watching an unhealthy amount of Netflix in a short period of time.

Jordan Smith

Maryn Terry

q&a

factoid illustrator

Jordan recently graduated from SDSU and calls Rapid City home. In her spare time, you can find her hiking or playing with her Pomeranian, Buzz.

Maryn is a freelance artist, photographer, sewer, cat lover, and concert goer, born and raised in Sioux Falls.

Kara Sweet

Kailey Tennessen

online Writer

Hacking Away

Kara is a sommelier certified through the International Wine Guild and intro level somm through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Follow all things food, wine, and the Black Hills on her blog, thesweetsommelier.blogspot.com.

Kailey is graduating from BHSU in December with a degree in mass communications and emphasis in Photography. After graduation, she plans to work in the commercial photography industry.

Aryn Hollaren

Michael Todd

DIY

Get Involved

Aryn is a senior at SDSU studying advertising, marketing, and graphic design. She is originally from Garretson, but loves living in Brookings. She enjoys Christmas lights, folk music, pop culture, and sleeping in.

Michael is a native Nebraskan, though he’s become fast friends with Sioux Falls, where he works as junior developer at Lemonly. He loves music, writing about music, and writing music of his own.

Austin Kaus

Liza McCann

online Writer

Health Trend

Austin is the creator of Songs from a Couch (songsfromacouch.com), codirector of an upcoming documentary about The Pomp Room, and a writer with a great wife and 3.5 cats.

Liza is a purple-haired, art-loving, cat lady. She is a senior at SDSU and is majoring in both graphic design and advertising.

Hannah Koeller

Natalie Keller

In season

The Real Deal

Hannah Koeller is from De Smet. She is a senior at SDSU studying journalism. After graduating in May 2016, she hopes to work for a newspaper or magazine specializing in arts and entertainment.

Natalie recently graduated from USD with a degree in communication sciences and disorders. Now she spends her time learning how to be an adult. She has a passion for writing, as well as ice cream, lazy Saturdays, and laughing.

Leah Vanden Bosch

Bill Tetrault

The Scoop

recap photographer

Leah has relocated back to the Midwest after living in New York and Nashville, Tenn. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and indulging in good coffee.

Bill is a freelance event photographer and works at SDN Communications. Some of his favorite things are his family, photography, technology and good craft beer.

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EVENTS RECAP

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MAIN STREET SQUARE CONCERT SERIES: DAVID GERALD BAND What: Weekly familyfriendly music event.

When: July 9 Where: Main Street Square, Rapid City More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com

HOT SUMMER NITES What: Main and Phillips Avenues are shut down to celebrate Corvettes, motorcycles and live music.

When: July 15 Where: Downtown Sioux Falls More info: dtsf.com

JAZZFEST

What: Three days of music, food, and art. Headliners included Grace Potter, Boz Scaggs, and Marcia Ball.

When: July 16-18 Where: Yankton Trail Park, Sioux Falls More info: siouxfallsjazzfest.com Images by: Bill Tetrault

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COME JOIN THE FUN!

“Best of the Midwest” -Midwest Living Magazine

“Kids have too much fun to realize it’s educational” -Gov. Daugaard

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Sioux Falls Area

Rapid City Area

Brookings

ENTERTAINMENT

Vermillion

Pierre

Flandreau

August 14-23

MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Black Hills Playhouse, Rapid City. Comic nod to Gone with the Wind. $29.50$32. More info: blackhillsplayhouse.com or (605) 255-4141.

Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 7-9 p.m. Free entertainment at the Queen Bee Mill includes Surfin’ Safari (8/1), Midwest Blessed (8/8), CoPoetics (8/15), Jami Lynn (8/22), Mogen’s Heroes (8/29). More info: siouxfalls.org or (605) 3678222.

August 15

SOUNDS AT THE FALLS

SIOUX FALLS FARMERS MARKETS Falls Park, 8th & Railroad Center, and Cherapa Place. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. More info and times: fallsparkfarmersmarket.com, siouxempirefarmersmarket.com, and theprairiefarmersmarket.com.

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET Sioux Avenue & Coteau Street, Pierre. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. More info: myweb. midco.net/ccfm.

BROOKINGS FARMERS MARKET City Plaza Parking Lot. 8 a.m.-noon. Also Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. More info: brookingsfarmersmarket.com.

VERMILLION AREA FARMERS MARKET Market and Main, Vermillion. Also Thursdays 3-7. More info: vermillionfarmersmarket.org.

BLACK HILLS FARMERS MARKET Founders Park, Rapid City. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More info: blackhillsfarmersmarket. org.

August 1, 8, 15, 29

WWE LIVE: SUMMERSLAM HEATWAVE Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. $15.75-$97. More info: ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

THE OLATE DOGS RESCUE TOUR Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. $5-$60. More info: ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

CULTURE SHOCK YOUNG ARTIST FESTIVAL Main Street Square, Rapid City. 1-8 p.m. Local organizations create interactive opportunities including photography, metalworks, musicians, dancers, poets and actors. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com or (605) 7167979.

WING & BREW FESTIVAL Swiftel Center, Brookings. Noon-8 p.m. Craft brews, wing eating contest, inflatables, volleyball tournament and much more. More info: swiftelcenter. com or (605) 692-7539.

August 23

[LOVE]² BRIDAL FAIR Main Street Square, Rapid City. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Everything event planners, brides and grooms need to get ready for the big day. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com or (605) 716-7979.

MOONLIGHT MOVIES

GET INVOLVED

Fawick Park, Sioux Falls. Dusk. Free screenings include: The Incredibles (8/1), Jurassic Park (8/8), Big Hero 6 (8/15), Hook (8/22), Wreck It Ralph (8/29).

More info: dtsf.com or (605) 338-4009.

August 4

JACKET RIDE

August 3, 10, 17

Lyle Hare Stadium, Spearfish. Scenic Northern Black Hills motorcycle ride to raise money for Black Hills State University veteran scholarships. $50. More info: BHSU.edu/JacketRideAugust 22

Main Street Square, Rapid City. Dusk. Free screenings include: McFarland USA (8/3), Paddington (8/10), Big Hero 6 (8/17). More info: moviesunderthestarsrapidcity.com.

August 22

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

August 6-9

CLUE: THE MUSICAL Brookings High School. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Based on the popular game. $12-15. More info: brookingscommunitytheatre.org.

August 7

FIRST FRIDAY Downtown Sioux Falls. Special day of art, entertainment, carriage rides, kids events, and deals. More info: dtsf.com or (605) 338-4009.

MOVING DAY WALK FOR PARKINSON’S Sioux Falls Canaries Stadium. Free. More info: (605) 271-6113.

August 27

WOMEN UNITE Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Benefits United Way. $15/individual or $150/table. More info: seuw.org/WomenUnite-Event or (605) 336-2095.

August 30

15TH ANNUAL JAM AGAINST HUNGER

Museum of Visual Materials, Sioux Falls. 6-8 p.m. sfmvm.com or (605) 2719500.

Terrace Park Band Shell, Sioux Falls. Free concert benefits Feeding South Dakota. Performers include: Rock n’ Roll Damnation (AC/DC tribute), Driven, Amy Ellsworth & Geoff Gunderson, and more. More info: (605) 9512609.

STRANGE LOOPS: ELI SHOW ART RECEPTION

SPORTS

RYAN HOWARD ART RECEPTION

Exposure Gallery, Sioux Falls. 6-9 p.m. Aug 7th at Exposure Gallery in Sioux Falls. More info: facebook.com/ExposureSiouxFalls.

August 14

ART NIGHT DOWNTOWN Main Street Square, Rapid City. 5-9 p.m. Special art events and interactive experiences throughout downtown businesses. More info: artsrapidcity.org or (605) 716-7979.

August 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 SIOUX FALLS CANARIES

Sioux Falls Stadium. Times and ticket prices vary. More info: www.sfcanaries. com or (605) 336-6060.

August 15

FAMILY FEUD ROLLER DERBY BOUT Larson Ice Arena, Brookings. 7-9 p.m. Midwest Maidens Roller Derby vs.

Watertown Kampeska Krushers Derby Dames. $8-$10. More info: facebook. com/midwestmaidens.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

August 22

August 8

Sioux Falls Arena. 6 p.m. Versus Minnesota Nice. More info: rollerdollz.com.

Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Also playing: Styx and TESLA. $39.50-$99.50. More info: ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

SIOUX FALLS ROLLER DOLLZ

August 28-29

2015 STRIDER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Main Street Square, Rapid City. 1-4 p.m. More info: striderbikes.com/ swc2015 or (605) 342-0266.

DEF LEPPARD

August 11

WAKA FLOCKA FLAME WITH DJ WHOO KID The District, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.

August 29-September 4

August 12

Rapid City. Week-long ride through the Black Hills. More info: adventurecycling.org/guided-tours or (800) 755-2453.

Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Witch Energy and Mark Johnson. More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

MUSIC

MARTINA MCBRIDE

BLACK HILLS BICYCLE TOUR

August 3

THE FATTY ACIDS Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Rupert Angeleyes and Androgynous Squash. More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

DISTINGUISHED SCOUNDRELS Latitude 44, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Comedy troupe and podcasters.

Also performing: Nathan Hults and Casey Kustak. $20. 21+. More info: distinguishedscoundrels.com or tickets at eventbrite.com.

August 4 THE HOWL

Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Typsetter and Widower.

More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

August 6

FILTHY STILL Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: Matthey “Mule” McKinley and Hard Travelin.’ More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

August 6, 13, 20, 27

DOWNTOWN AT SUNDOWN 5th Street between 3rd and Main, Brookings. Live music, cold drinks and summer fun. More info: downtownbrookings.com.

SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES 7th Street, Downtown Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. Performers include: The Randall Zwarte Band (8/6), Judd Hoos (8/13), Pumpin’ Ethyl (8/20), Brandon Jones and Thirsty Fish (8/27). More info: rapidcitysummernights.com.

UH BONES

Deadwood Mountain Grand. 7:30 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand. com or (605) 559-1188.

August 14

COWBOY MOUTH The District, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. All ages. More info: thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.

DISAPPEAR FOREVER Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Pisstory and Lemmons. $5.

More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

August 15

FURLGOUGH NOIR Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. Also playing: Grand Courriers, Pretty Boy, and Micah Kittelson. $5. More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

August 16

BONE THUGS N HARMONY Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Black Mask Armada and NightShield. $30 advance/$35 door. More info: collectiveeffortsunion.com.

August 17

THE GOOD LIFE Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. Also playing: Big Harp. $12 advance/$15 door. 18+.

More info: collectiveeffortsunion.com.

August 19

STEVE EARL AND THE DUKES The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.

MAIN STREET SQUARE CONCERT SERIES

August 21

Downtown Rapid City. Performers Include: The Kentucky HeadHunters (8/6), Free Fallin’ (8/13), Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts (8/20), Midnight Sun (8/27). More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com or (605) 716-7979.

The District, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Also playing: Hailey Steele. More info: thedistrictsf.com or (605) 271-5600.

STRAWBALE SUMMER PORCH SERIES Strawbale Winery, Renner. 5-8 p.m. Live music, food vendors, and wine. $5/ carload. More info: strawbalewinery.com or (605) 543-5071.

August 7

DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY ON THE EASTBANK.

KELSEA BALLERINI

August 28

THAT SOUNDS DECENT BLOCK PARTY FEATURING SOULCRATE 8th & Railroad Center, Sioux Falls. 5-11:30 p.m. Also playing: Later Babes. Free.

More info: Search event on Facebook.

TERRI CLARK

8th & Railroad Center, Sioux Falls. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Headliner: Golden Bubbles. Also playing: We Live in Sod Houses and Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Camp Band. Free. More info: dtsf.com or (605) 338-4009.

Royal River Casino, Flandreau. 8 p.m. $55. 21+. More info: royalrivercasino. com or (877) 912-5825.

August 7, 14, 21, 29

Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Thee Rugs and Th’ Rattletrap. More info: totaldragrecords.com or (605) 521-6439.

Firehouse Wine Cellars, Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. Performers include: Scott Bellew (8/7), Cindy Witt (8/14), Dan Alsup (8/21), Heath Johnson (8/29). More info: firehousewinecellars.com or (605) 716-9463.

August 28-30

VINOTE SESSIONS

NARCO STATES

BLACK HILLS UNITY CONCERT Elk Creek Campground, Piedmont. Three-day substance-free musical event aiming to unite Lakota/Nakota/Dakota peoples in the name of sacred sites.

More info: theunityconcert.com.

(Event 7) Image submitted by Valiant Vineyards.

7 THINGS July

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August 15. Riverfront from 6th to 8th Streets, Sioux Falls. 4-11 p.m. Enjoy an evening of music, food, drinks, and family fun on the River Greenway. Local and regional performers include: Kris Lager Band, SD Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Jim Groth and the Stallions, Jack Klatt, Darin Kaihoi and Aubrey Dale. Kids activities onsite. Event can be accessed by bike trail and kayak. More info: dtsf.com or (605) 338-4009.

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August 3-9. Sturgis and surrounding area. Celebrate motorcycle culture at the country’s most famous rally.

Participate in organized rides through the scenic Black Hills, including the Annual Mayor’s Ride. Browse vendor booths, stop for a cold one at one of Sturgis’ famous watering holes, see the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and enjoy unparalleled people-watching. Some of 2015’s Buffalo Chip performers include Social Distortion, Styx, Skid Row, and Def Leppard. More info: sturgismotorcyclerally.com or (605) 720-0800.

KOOL DEADWOOD NIGHTS

August 20-23. Deadwood. This four-day celebration of yesteryear is Deadwood’s biggest. Relive the 50’s and 60’s with more than 600 classic cars, parades, and free concerts. This year’s performers include The Buckinghams and Paul Revere & the Raiders. More info: deadwood.org or (800) 344-8826.

SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR // July 31-August 9. W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. Two weekends bookend a lot of fun, including performances by The Wallflowers, American Scarecrows, Hairball, Kanasas, Eli Young Band, and Lee Brice. Other activities include horse shows, food competitions, carnival rides, fair fare, art and merchandise vendors, and much more. $7 gate admission for adults/ $2 kids 6-12.

More info: siouxempirefair.com.

75TH ANNUAL STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

DOWNTOWN RIVERFEST

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CENTRAL STATES FAIR

August 14-23. Rapid City. Head to the Central States Fairgrounds for nine nights of grandstand entertainment. This year’s big events include motocross, demolition derby and rodeos – plus a parade, carnival, vendors and fair food. Music headliners include Randy Houser (8/16), Big & Rich (8/17), and Eli Young Band (8/18). $3 gate admission. More info: centralstatesfair.com or (605) 355-3861.

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MCCROSSAN XTREME EVENT RODEO

August 22. McCrossan Boys Ranch Rodeo Arena, Sioux Falls. 5:30-9 p.m. An action-packed evening of rodeo events, like barrel racing, mutton busting, and the ever-popular Northern Bull Riding Tour. Participants will battle it out for cash prizes and bragging rights as the Xtreme Event Challenge Champion.

Proceeds support the programs at McCrossan Boys Ranch. More info: mccrossan.org or (605) 339-1203.

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GREAT DAKOTA WINE FEST

August 29-30. Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion.

Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m. Two days of wine tasting, grape stomping and live music.

A variety of South Dakota wines will be on hand to sip during cooking demonstrations and seminars on locally grown grapes. Browse arts and crafts vendors and check out the local winemaking competition.

More info: greatdakotawinefest.com or (605) 6244500.

SIOUX FALLS ARENA

SATURDAY AUGUST, 22nd Sioux Falls Roller Dollz www.rollerdollz.com

DOORS 6:00pm ROLL 7:00pm

vs.

MNRG: Minnesota Nice

www.facebook.com/siouxfallsrollerdollz

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CULTURE PROFILES

Images by Jesse Short Bull

WACIPI SEASON Lasting anywhere from a day to a week, a wacipi – more commonly known as a pow wow – is a chance for South Dakota’s indigenous people to celebrate their heritage.

Although each gathering varies in size and specific events, pow wows showcase the art and culture of Native American tribes. One can expect to hear traditional music, see intricately costumed dancers, and eat delicacies like fry bread and buffalo stew. Often, rodeo and sporting events will coincide. These gatherings are not exclusive to Native Americans; non-Natives are encouraged to show up and experience the fun as well. South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations public information coordinator Kathy Aplan suggests checking out these upcoming events.

KUL-WICASA OYATE FAIR & RODEO (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) August 6-9 // High Elk - Rencountre-Ziegler Pow Wow Grounds, Lower Brule ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Dancing,

contests, horse races, rodeo, food, art vendors, softball tournament and parade.

STAY: Lode Star Casino, cabins for

rent, additional lodging in Pierre and Chamberlain.

DON’T MISS: Grand entries on

Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday/ Sunday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.

More info: (605) 473-0561

153ND ANNUAL CROW CREEK DAKOTA NATION WACIPI (Crow Creek Sioux Tribe)

139TH ANNUAL ROSEBUD FAIR, RODEO & CONTEST POWWOW (Rosebud Sioux Tribe)

CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE FAIR, RODEO AND POWWOW (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe)

August 14-16 // Ft. Thompson

August 28-30, 2015 // Rosebud Fairgrounds, Mission

September 4-6 // Eagle Butte Pow Wow Grounds

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Traditional

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Dancing,

dancing, special honorings and naming ceremonies, carnival, rodeo, baseball and fastpitch softball tournaments, cooking demonstrations, youth activities, art and food vendors.

traditional music, youth activities.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Rodeo,

dancing, carnival, baseball tournament, food and art vendors.

STAY: Golden Buffalo Casino, Left

Tailrace Campground DON’T MISS: Grand entries Friday

at 7 p.m., Saturday at noon and 7 p.m., and Sunday at noon.

More info: (605) 245-2221

STAY: Camping and RV hookups

at fairgrounds, Rosebud Casino, Maverick Motel, additional lodging in nearby Valentine, Neb. DON’T FORGET: The Rosebud Sioux

Tribe will be selling specially-designed commemorative t-shirts.

More info: (605) 747-2381

STAY: Cheyenne River Motel,

Harding Motel DON’T MISS: Grand entries Friday

at 7 p.m., Saturday/Sunday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

More info: (605) 964-6685

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Q&A

ODDFEST 4

BY JORDAN SMITH

Images by Kristine Madsen

The fourth annual Oddfest promises to bring lots of energy and a wide variety of bands to Sioux Falls. The two-day all-ages music festival will be held at Bigs Sports Bar on August 14 and 15. Tickets are $5 at the door, which opens at 6 p.m. each night, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Oddfest founder Tony DePaolo explains what this event has come to mean to him and to the local punk and metal music community.

How did Oddfest get started?

Tony: The original idea came about when I got involved in the music scene in Sioux Falls. People were complaining about the music scene – that it was in disarray – and that there were no bands and no shows. The truth is there are actually plenty, you just have to take the time to seek them out.

How is Oddfest different this year than in previous years?

Tony: My goal is to pack the event with new faces.

There is going to be a happy hour to try to draw crowds, as it is usually harder to fill the venue in the afternoon.

We are partnering with Hydra Beer Company for the happy hour from 6-8 p.m.

How do bands get involved?

Tony: The cool thing about organizing this event on my own is that I get to do it however I want. The way I organize it and recruit bands is a bit out of selfishness – I come up with a lineup that I would pay to see.

Are all of the bands local?

I think that the Sioux Falls music scene is the strongest it’s been since I moved here in 2008. We are right on the intersection of two major highways, and we want bands to hit this area when they tour, so I’ve invited people from the area to play as well as Sioux Falls bands.

What should people expect at the event?

Tony: People should expect lots and lots of fun. It’s a mellow atmosphere. The aggressive music gets people ramped up, and it’s a great time. Everyone is there to have a good time and bands are there for support and to get recognized. I hope that people come and check out a band they’ve never heard, enjoy it, and leave happy.

For more info, search Tony: The bands are lo“Oddfest 4” on Facebook. cal and regional. This year, there will be bands from the region, including Minneapolis, Mankato, Fargo, Omaha, and Sioux Falls.

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“AN ATMOSPHERIC COMINGOF-AGE FILM SHOWING THE HEARTBREAK OF YOUNG LOVE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-DISCOVERY.”

bio: Dustin Jansick is the owner of WayTooIndie. com, which is dedicated on providing you with the most accurate and honest movie reviews and ratings. The site is focused around, but certainly not limited to, independent films.

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In the crowded world of comingof-age indies, Leah Meyerhoff’s debut feature I Believe in Unicorns manages to stand out.

Using highly stylized visuals, the film transforms the Bay Area surroundings into a magical fantasy land of a teenage girl’s mind, often utilizing dreamlike hallucinations and stop-motion animation to represent her feelings. Meyerhoff crafts a delicate observation of young lust from a paper-thin but universal story, showing the difficulties of transitioning into adulthood and leaving behind fairy tale fantasies.

The film feels deeply personal - even autobiographical - as Meyerhoff uses her actual mother in the film and an opening credit montage of home videos that feel inspired by her own childhood memories.

Free-spirited high schooler Davina (Natalia Dyer) seeks refuge from the demands of her wheelchairbound mother (Toni Meyerhoff), whom she’s been the sole caretaker of for most of her life. Early in the film she stumbles upon a cigarettesmoking skateboarder named Sterling (Peter Vack). The attraction to him is immediate. His energetic and rebellious personality is exactly the kind of change Davina hopes will liberate her from her current

monotonous routine. They hit it off right away, bonding over the lack of father figures in their lives and the desire for adventure. Soon they’re spending every spare moment together, and one evening in the back room of a punk rock show, she loses her virginity.

I Believe in Unicorns captures the uncertainty of being an aimless teenager - still unsure of who you are or where you want to go. When the two leads set out on a road trip, their destination is simply “anywhere but here.” Moments of childish behavior such as giggling water gun fights and applying temporary tattoos are mixed in with sudden sexual romps and violent outbursts. The most important advice the film offers is, just because you want to be an adult or even act like one - doesn’t mean you are one. And little do they know, the irony of becoming an adult is, once you are one, it’s only natural to miss the days of being young again. But until you hop over the fence, the grass is always greener on the other side.

Davina has always found living in a fantasy world - depicted with mythical creatures like unicorns and dragons - helps her to escape from the troubles of real life. In an opening scene, we watch her neatly organize

the contents of her backpack. Then, using stop-motion, the items crawl back into the backpack on their own.

There’s also a great tracking shot of the two walking through a carnival while people pass by on unicycles, tossing flamethrowers, and dancing hula hoopers. Davina and Sterling watch these oddities in astonishment, as if they’re seeing the outside world for the first time. The eye-catching animation sequences are combined with Instagram-filter Super 16mm footage, and give Meyerhoff’s film an astonishing aesthetic that would make Michel Gondry (circa The Science of Sleep) proud.

The striking cinematography and strong performances make it possible to overlook some of the flaws and clichés found in the script. For instance, we’re not too concerned with who’s taking care of Davina’s mother while she’s away or the awkward kissing scene between Davina and Cassidy.

Instead, the atmospheric dreamworld created by Meyerhoff mesmerizes and reminds us of a time in our own life when we’ve felt vulnerable. I Believe in Unicorns is at times rewarding, heartbreaking and chaotic. But then again, so is the real world.

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A particularly crafty youngadult tear-jerker, Me and Earl 10 and the Dying Girl packs an emotional punch, but hits us with a looping left hook as opposed to its contemporaries’ straight jabs on the nose.

Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and screenwriter Jesse Andrews (who adapted from his own novel) go to great lengths to assure us that this won’t be your typical teen drama. They’re setting a booby trap: While most of Me and Earl sidesteps convention, its endgame is familiar, designed to make you reach for the tissues and hug your loved ones a little tighter. I wouldn’t say I fell for the trap completely, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t moved.

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It’s not always entirely clear how director David Gordon 10 Green chooses and/or writes the projects he’ll direct. At best we can call him eclectic, at worst, erratic.

Clearly he doesn’t want to be pegged into any one genre, a noble intention, but it means watching his films is an exercise in expectation. You just never know what you’re going to get. Manglehorn is a nostalgic drama with notes of comedy and plenty of Green’s Malick-y influenced quiet, but mostly it feels like a sleepy character study about a man lost in his uninteresting past.

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Good-natured geeks get pulled into the quicksand of L.A. gang 10 culture in Rick Famuyiwa's Sundance hit, Dope. It’s an unpredictable coming-of-age comedy that earns every laugh with its smart writing and wellcrafted jokes that never feel cheap. Unlike other films addressing similar social and racial issues, Famuyiwa’s film isn’t a hero’s tale or some urban fantasy about rising above prejudice. It’s not a story about being a good person; it’s about being a survivor. The movie doesn’t get weighed down by the serious business, though. It’s a terrific hangout flick in the vein of Cooley High and Friday.

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AT HOME WITH ERIC AND KARA MONROE

“This is a piece by Bob H. Miller. He is modern artist, originally from Pierre. He does his work in a variety of mediums. This piece is a collage that was digitized by Kenny Putnam, a local artist and musician. We had it blown up to fit that wall.”

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ERIC AND KARA MONROE Eric and Kara Monroe live a stone’s throw from downtown Rapid City, yet upon entering their 1918 prairie-style house, the hustle and bustle falls away. Kara, who works as an interior designer for Dakota Business Center, bought it twelve years ago and began turning what was once a great old house into a functional, tranquil, historic home. When she married Eric, an architect with TSP Architecture three years ago, he contributed his own touches as well.

The first thing that strikes a visitor to the Monroes' house is the cheerful aqua walls in the living room, accented by a bright white ceiling, molding and trim.

“The thing that I love about this room is the coffered ceiling,” said Kara. “I just think it’s beautiful and you don’t see them very often – in this area for sure. And I really like how bright it is. It gets a lot of light.”

The living room is furnished with largely neutral, clean modern pieces, some of which can be attributed to Charles and Ray Eames.

“They were designers in the '50s,” Eric explained. “They were a husband and wife who liked clean design. What I like is it was always about comfort and warmth, that’s why their designs have been so timeless over the years. Still as relevant today. Modernism gets such a negative connotation, because

it feels like it’s sterile and can’t coexist, but that’s exactly the opposite. Good modern design is just clean lines, but it’s still warm and livable. And that’s why it can coexist within a 1918 house.”

The walls are decorated with several pieces of original art, mostly created by regional artists known personally to the couple. Rather than a television, the focal point across from the couch is a gas fireplace, bracketed by more snowy white trim work.

Working clockwise from the living space is a dining room shaped like a half oval. The white crown molding extends into this room, creating a barrier between the flat grey ceiling and metallic silver walls. Next to the large windows hang floor-toceiling panels in a surprisingly harmonious zigzag pattern of grey, chartreuse, green and peacock.

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“We laugh at HGTV because you could play a drinking game with ‘open concept’ – and we probably would design an open concept house.

This house is not, but it flows so well.

The spaces are defined so nicely.”

“It’s a Schumacher fabric. The designer is Kelly Wearstler, who is one of my favorite interior designers. You’d typically not use that fabric for curtains, because it would be better for upholstery,” said Kara, gesturing to the rounded wall. “But what I wanted to create in here – it would have been difficult to do a curved rod – I just wanted to create some stationary panels that add warmth and softness and help with the noise.”

Above a square dining table fashioned from dark reclaimed wood, hangs an ornate pendant chandelier, which Kara explains is original to the house.

“There’s kind of a cool story with that. When I purchased the house, that was not there.

And about three or four years later, I got a letter from a previous owner. She had lived here in the seventies and had loved that chandelier so much that when they moved, she took it. But she said she always loved this house and felt like it needed to come back. So she sent it back. It was really interesting, because I was in the midst of redoing the kitchen and I had these two little sconces, and I was amazed at how well they went.

It was like it was meant to be,” she recounted, pointing to the smaller, coordinating light fixtures.

Continuing our clockwise tour of the main level, we enter the kitchen. The large space with a quartz-topped center island has been renovated completely since Kara moved in, although she took pains to ensure it still made sense with the home’s historic vibe.

The abundant cabinets are finished in an esoteric greenish-blue-grey, separated from the countertops by a marble backsplash.

Above the sink is open shelving, which she says is very convenient, particularly for the couple’s four children. The 1940’s French industrial light fixtures above the island bring a bit of masculinity to the space, balancing out the more ornamental lighting elements

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“Eric’s favorite place is the backyard. It’s kind of native, natural meets Japanese garden. Just creating that natural meditation bench and a place to eat with the family, making it as beautiful as possible in the limited space we had.”

The final room we see on the main floor is a sunroom, which is used as a shared office space. An apartment-sized cozy grey sectional creates efficient seating, while a clear, glass-topped desk gives the illusion of extra space. Aside from ample natural light, the room is illuminated by artful wooden light fixtures procured at Zing in Sioux Falls.

Through the sunroom, we go into the backyard.

From the deck, one descends into a walled oasis. A slate-floored seating area is shaded by a massive umbrella, surrounded by native plants with a tranquil waterfall and meditation bench in the back corner. Although the space is small, Eric says he wanted to bring their favorite elements of the Black Hills in.

“We love to hike so much,” he said. “There’s so many places in the Hills that we go back to because you find these serendipitous spots where the moss is growing and you’re sitting on a rock and there’s a little waterfall you’d never have expected to find.”

Although the Monroes say there is nothing better than sitting in their backyard on a summer morning, it is meant to be beautiful all year-round.

“It’s small and intimate, but every detail has been fretted over,” said Eric.

He created the fencing from a naturally stained redwood in an A-B-A pattern, which he says is especially beautiful when snow rests on it. And in the front corner, columbine explodes into a symphony of color every spring.

elsewhere in the room. As we leave the kitchen, passing the back door and more coodinating cabinetry, we pause on a curved back landing.

“Another thing I really thought was unique when I found this house was the back stairs,” said Kara. “Usually, you walk in and the stairway’s right in the front. I love that they’re hidden from the rest of the house. It’s very private. You can walk down in pajamas.”

On the second floor, one finds three bedrooms, including a master that the couple suspects was once two bedrooms. When Kara first moved in, it was a long, cavernous space that she divided into a bedroom and walk-in closet.

As the residence of creative people, small improvements are likely to continue, but the Monroes have worked together to create a home for their blended family that they are happy to return to.

“There are times we go to Denver and we say, why don’t we live in Denver?” mused Eric. “Then we stop and think about it. Actually, we have a pretty urban lifestyle, but with all the benefits of where we live and the Hills. There’s so much fun stuff that’s happening here.”

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Delmonico Grill has long been known as a place to eat on a birthday or anniversary, but when we heard that this revered Rapid City eatery was not only changing its look, but creating a more approachable menu, we had to check it out.

A friend and I stopped in for an early lunch on a Friday. Since it was just 11 a.m., we were the first table of the day. We were greeted the second the door closed behind us and whisked to a nearby booth. Delmonico, as is true with many downtown spaces, is long and skinny. However, it is clear that a lot of careful planning went into making it as efficient as possible. Seating areas line both exterior walls, with a row of tables bisecting the room lengthwise. I am personally not a fan of sitting in the middle of the room when I go out to eat, and apparently I’m not alone. A series of curved partitions between the round center

tables give diners the illusion of privacy, while also creating nooks for discreet server stations.

A moment after taking our seats, our server, Janet, showed up to take drink orders and tell us about the day’s lunch specials.

We decided to take a minute to select our entrees, so I ordered the Roasted Pepper Steak Tips for the table. Janet let us know that we were about to have the “best steak tips we’ve ever had,” and boy, was she right. Placed between us was a mountain of aromatic tenderloin topped with roasted bell peppers, onions, and perfectly toasted pita points dressed in a poblano pepper sauce. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender, super rich in flavor, and the bitter earthiness of the sauce offset the sweetness of the peppers and onions.

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The décor is clean, modern, and incredibly tasteful. The cool colors up front create a tranquil vibe, while the darker wine-centric back bar area feels intimate and a little sexy.

Janet was great. She was professional, knowledgeable, and fun.

It seemed like everything we tasted was better than the last, which is tough when you start out with the best steak tips of your life.

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The one perplexing thing was the chicken. It was remarkably flavorful, yet it didn’t seem smoked or marinated or herbed in any discernable way. When I asked Janet what the chicken was flavored with, she just smiled and said “nothing.” It was a Hutterite chicken, she informed us, “Just a happy chicken.”

Bottom line: This was one of the best lunches I’ve ever had. Next time I’m in Rapid and someone asks where we should eat, I will politely, yet firmly, insist on returning.

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Delmonico Grill underwent major renovations earlier this year, reopening in March. Although the eatery has been a Rapid City staple since 2007, this gave new owners Barb and Ben Klinkel the chance to put their personal spin on the business.

Really, the steak tips could have been a meal itself, but then it would have been a mighty short review, so we ordered the Chicken & Belly Salad and the “On Green Dolphin Street” Burger as well. As we perused the possible sides for the burger, Lobster Mac & Cheese caught my attention. I asked Janet if it was an upcharge, as the rest of the sides looked pretty standard. She said it was, but assured us it was well worth it.

Once again, Janet was right. This was unlike any macaroni and cheese I’ve ever eaten. First of all, talk about lobster meat. In our soup cup-sized dish were two intact (shelled) claws, and several more good-sized chunks. The lobster texture was perfectly tender and the mac and cheese had just a hint of savory lobster flavor. The cheese sauce that coated the macaroni was rich, without being heavy, and once again, we felt satisfied before even digging into our main dishes. Not that it was a chore to do so.

We decided to swap out the beef for a medium rare buffalo burger. It was served on an incredibly soft bun that managed to maintain its integrity under the blend of caramelized onions, crimini mushrooms, and poblano cream sauce. (On a sidenote – I think poblanos are one of the most underappreciated and underutilized of the pepper universe. It was nice to see them used in a multitude of tasty ways during this meal.)

The salad was served with two pieces of crispy pork belly on top, which we naturally ate first. The belly had a nice char on it, although it was just a tiny bit on the dry side. Finally, we attacked the pile of arugula, chicken, apples, crispy leeks, and bleu cheese. The salad had a nice balance of flavors, with the apples adding a sweet crunch that countered the generous portion of what tasted like a very good bleu cheese.

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300 N Cherapa Place Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (605) 275-6332 odetogoodfood.com Ode opened its doors April 1 in downtown Sioux Falls. The restaurant, nestled into the first floor of Cherapa Place, boasts outdoor riverfront seating and clean, modern décor. The menu is everchanging, but always true to Chef Bob Allen’s “gourmet in blue jeans” vision – creating fresh, house-made cuisine that’s interesting, fun, and a bit unexpected while remaining familiar and accessible. This month, the Ode team shares two of its signature recipes.

FRANK GAJARDO Front of the House Manager “I’ve always been keen to mojitos. The original mojito comes from Cuba and it’s a drink with a lot of lime, mint, and some sugar. You really have to muddle the mint and citrus to get all the oils out. It’s a little bit of a craft to perfect it. And I also like infusing vodkas, so I kind of put two and two together.”

LYCHEE MOJITO Ingredients: Lychee Lychee infused vodka Fine sugar Fresh mint leaves Fresh lime (cut into wedges) Sugarcane (peeled and cut lengthwise) Club soda Ice

In a Collins glass, muddle 1 lychee, 3 lime wedges, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 3-­5 mint leaves with a little bit of club soda.

Muddle well in order to extract the oils from the mint leaves.

Fill glass with ice.

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Toss drinks into a mixing cup and then back to the Collins glass.

Top off with more club soda and garnish with sugarcane.

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PASTRAMI SANDWICH 2 Slices of rye bread 2 Slices provolone cheese 1/4 lb. Sliced homemade pastrami

BOB ALLEN Owner/Executive Chef “In this town I can’t find pastrami anywhere, so I decided to make my own. It has a little cinnamon, all-spice, clove, coriander.

It’s just a different flavor – some earthy elements, the richness of the cheese, the fattiness of the meat.

Really good.”

2 Tablespoons Garlic mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons Horseradish sauce

Warm pastrami in a pan with a touch of water until warmed through (approx. 3 min.)

Toast bread. Spread garlic mayonnaise on one slice.

Top with warm meat.

Add cheese and horseradish sauce.

Top with bread and enjoy.

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donated by the community or businesses to make sure it’s safe to be sold. The ReStore also relies upon volunteers to run the register and work other roles in the stockroom, receiving, repairing and preparing donated items.

Jake Hofer started by buying what he needed “Spending a few hours every couple weeks at the time. Among the cabinetry and doors, the windows and appliances at the Sioux Falls ReStore, he found the materials needed to finish the basement in an old house.

at the ReStore has been a wonderful and rewarding opportunity to give back to a cause I believe in,” he said.

Just east of the Sioux Falls airport at 721 E. Amidon Street, ReStore Coordinator Alisha Grove led me down the aisles chock full of trim, sinks, bathroom vanities, toilets, filing cabinets, office furniture and more.

After he completed the project, he started buying items that may come in handy, you know, some day, “Since it all goes to a great cause.” Then about nine months ago, when he was doing his “routine browsing” at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, he asked ReStore assistant Caryn “Every day is so new and different, it’s Ferguson about volunteer opportunities. insane,” Grove said. “You never know what’s going to come through the An expansion of the Habitat for Humanity effort, the door.

It’s like a treasure chest nonprofit home improvement ReStores offer new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building ma- around here.” terials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Sioux Falls’ ReStore has been in operation since 2003.

Having helped with Habitat builds before, Hofer was looking for a way to do more. He and his wife, Jess, had committed to spending as much time as possible with their two daughters, now two and three-years-old. But thanks in part to an allowance of volunteer hours from his employer, DocuTAP, Jake now spends a few hours every couple weeks testing anything electrical that’s

Grove credits volunteers like Jake and her coworkers for the ReStore’s success, saving roughly 600 tons of materials from ending up in landfills annually. The Sioux Falls store also outdoes Habitat International benchmarks by more than double, earning $260,000 in average annual profit.

Grove said she’s constantly humbled by the generosity of Sioux Falls, and she encouraged further donations as proceeds go

toward buying brand-new items for Habitat for Humanity builds for local families.

If donated goods aren’t fit to be sold, they are recycled.

The ReStore offers to pick up donations for a nominal fee, or items can also be dropped off at the store Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

After a tour of the store, stockroom and warehouse, Grove took me to a newly built extension, which will allow Habitat to build houses indoors in the winter months when it’s usually not possible. Through the huge overhead door, a house can be driven out completely finished, to be set down on its foundation. Grove said the Sioux Falls Habitat branch hopes to host a grand opening for the new annex this summer.

And while the first house to be built indoors in South Dakota is still waiting for the future to arrive, Grove and her coworkers return to their “home office,” a small room in the center of Sioux Falls’ ReStore, outfitted with siding and the beginnings of a roof, under a roof. A fitting workspace for a good cause housed in homes, seeking the community to help volunteer and donate to keep the momentum going.

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Urban Archaeology 126 South Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 271-8955 urbanarchaeology605.com

Our personal space should feel personal. Our objects should last. That growing attitude in home decorating is the impetus of two brand new downtown Sioux Falls retailers. Unglued Market carries products made exclusively by regional artisans, and Urban Archaeology sells a highly curated selection of vintage goods.

“It’s no longer, ‘I want to buy the thing that everyone else has that’s made in China,'” explained Ashley Morken, who owns Unglued with her husband, Justin. “It’s like ‘I want to buy something unique. If I’m going to buy it, it’s going to matter.’”

Urban Archaeology owner Dustin DeBoer’s obsession with “old junk” began at a young age, when he would ride around picking with his dad. When he met his wife, Rachel, she didn’t quite get the obsession.

“But a few years later, after being around me longer, I think I rubbed off on her,” said Dustin, smiling. “She caught the bug as well. Then we just started buying all kinds of stuff. Anything we thought was interesting or cool. Kind of that crazy old couple down the block that never goes out, but keeps piling up stuff on their front porch.”

“Except we were in our early twenties,” Rachel laughed.

The couple’s Northwest Iowa farmhouse and outbuildings slowly began filling with old wagon wheels, vintage clothing, out-of-print books, midcentury furniture, and much, much more.

Over time, they realized that friends were interested in the things they were accumulating.

Then last year, the DeBoers decided Sioux Falls was the place to start a business, and began looking for a storefront to sell their evergrowing collection.

"A N D TH E Y C A N PA S S IT O N TO TH E I R K I D S SO M E DAY. IT ’ S GO I N G TO L A ST TH AT LO N G .”

“We got to know Sioux Falls through the

“Back in the day, when you bought an ice

music scene and we fell in love with this

cube crusher, the company who made

town and the people,” Rachel explained.

it would be embarrassed if it broke on you,” Dustin interjected. “And so three

“This is a really supportive commu-

generations later, those things are still

nity of people who watch each other’s

working. The companies now, they don’t

back,” said Dustin. “We saw how people

expect to be in existence by the time

weren’t afraid to participate up here.

this thing breaks and they don’t care.”

And to really get a business going good, you have to have a group of people who

“We can tell you where each item in the

aren’t afraid to be seen walking into

store came from. Where we bought it.

some strange business’s door.”

The estate, the name, and the story behind it. People love that. We love that,”

Since the DeBoers opened Urban Ar-

said Rachel.

chaeology this spring, they have seen all kinds of people walk through the door

That enthusiasm for quality and individu-

– from senior citizens to high school-

ality exudes from another storefront

ers to rock stars of the industry, like

as well. Just a block south on Phillips

Mike Wolfe of The History Channel’s

Avenue, Unglued is a celebration of per-

American Pickers.

sonal relationships. Ashley and Justin and their staff can tell you about each arti-

“I think they’re appreciating the value,” said Rachel of their clientele. “They’re

san featured, and relish interactions with their customers.

willing to spend the extra money on vintage items. And they can pass it on

Justin sees it as a pushback against the

to their kids someday. It’s going to last

flood of disposable, mass produced

that long.”

products that have dominated the market for decades, “Taking into account the

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global cost of what we buy versus the cost you pay at the counter, the interest and resurgence of handmade and local craftsmanship is, in part, a reaction to globalization.”

The Morkens opened the original Unglued in their hometown of Fargo three years ago.They had seen friends’ unique, modern products sell poorly at traditional craft fairs and, after feeling out the local marketplace, decided that the interest was there. Like the DeBoers, Justin and Ashley began hearing more about Sioux Falls through the artistic community and decided to take a chance.

“We started with a pop up shop, the same way we did in Fargo,” said Justin. “It gave us a good way to test the interest, and we were overwhelmed by the amount of support from Sioux Falls during the Christmas season.”

“We were blown away by it,” Ashley added.

“And by the amount of makers that we met who are specifically from this area and from Pierre and out in Sturgis and Arlington. These were people who could be seen and promoted through this shop.”

In addition to serving as a showplace for regional artisans, Unglued has a two-pronged approach to supporting the artistic community.

The back of the store serves as a space for organized classes where people can learn to make anything from driftwood yarn art to terrarium necklaces to portraits of their pets.

“People come in and say, ‘I could never make that,’” explained Ashley. “And we’re like, ‘Well, you should come in and take a workshop.’”

According to Justin, when customers browse through stores like Urban Archaeology and

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H A N G O UT.” Unglued, one thing that might surprise them is the pricing. “For two or three or four gen-

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it takes to produce those goods, because of industrialization, that it can be sticker shock when you see that a handmade tie costs 40 or 50 dollars. You can get a tie at JC Penney for 10 dollars. So part of it is getting the consumer to see the distinction and the value that goes into that cost.”

In stores like Unglued and Urban Archaeology, consumers not only get a quality product, but a friendly, personal interaction as well.

“What we do is not a cold transaction,” said Dustin. “What we do is really nice, organic.

They come in, they have need, we provide a service that fills that need and we get to give them the backstory with it and make them happy. If they’re unhappy, they can come back and we’ll make it good. These online sales are such cold transactions anymore. You can go to Walmart and check yourself out and never have to deal with another person.”

“It's like, 'Welcome into our home,'” Rachel added, gesturing around the store. “This is our home, you know? Here’s a cup of coffee.

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THE SCOOP BY LEAH VANDEN BOSCH

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BLOGGING ALL THINGS

It only takes a few minutes of browsing through their design-based, lifestyle blog before you begin to feel like Shuree Mortenson and Andrea Stalheim are two of your own girlfriends.

Covering everything from the latest fashion trends to DIY décor, these two creative, career-driven best friends have put a spin on staying in touch over distance, gradually establishing a name for themselves in the social media world with their blog, All Things Us. The two University of South Dakota graduates effortlessly transitioned from coworkers into friends, meeting at a Sioux Falls mass communications company over four years ago. After Mortenson moved to the east coast, ideas for a blog evolved on a morning spent brainstorming over mimosas.

“We wanted to find a way to force ourselves to stay in touch, as well as push ourselves creatively,” described Mortenson.

With experience in photography, graphic design, and journalism between the two of them, the duo has more than just ambition and creative ideas – they have the expertise to back it up. Stalheim is still with the company where the two first met, working as the senior creative coordinator, writing, designing, and directing commercials, while Mortenson does marketing for a local country club, along with freelance web, graphic, and video work.

“I'm getting back to what I love to do, which is so much fun for me,” said Stalheim.

The blog's description expresses Andrea and Shuree's desire to “...share our slice of life with you.” A slice of life that includes easy, delicious recipes, affordable fashion finds that will instantly upgrade your wardrobe, and DIY projects rivaling the most popular found on Pinterest.

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“We find inspiration from everywhere, whether it's other blogs, magazines, local events,” added Mortenson. “I think we both inspire each other. I will see things and think, ‘That is a great project for Andrea,’ and she will often pass ideas along to me.”

With the popularity of social media networking being at an all-time high, Mortenson and Stalheim have combined forces to set themselves apart. Stalheim explains the diversity in their lifestyles, stating, “With two contributors come two different views, two personalities. I'm writing about my life in South Dakota, while Shuree gives her perspective from life in Virginia. My style is more laid-back and bohemian, while Shuree is much more classic.”

Along with their location and style differences, the down-to-earth, sensible tone of All Things Us has attracted an audience of all ages. Mortenson and Stalheim insist on keeping their blog “real,” posting all of their own photographs free of editing, and discussing the not-so-perfect parts of life. Stalheim refers to a recent cosmetic post in which she dared to share a picture of her completely makeup-free face. “It was so scary! But I didn't alter anything. I want to keep it real – let's talk about imperfections.

Let's talk about real things.”

Mortenson and Stalheim are not only working on building their blog's audience, but establishing a foundation for a business venture. As All Things Us continues to grow in views and 'likes,' the friends hope to progress its expansion by working with local businesses and retailers in helping to promote one another.

“Eventually, we would like for All Things Us to become its own business. We want to build a community where people can request graphic design work, branding, photography, or staging on a small or large scale,” explained Mortenson.

Business aside, Stalheim simplifies the purpose of All Things Us: “I want to be happy doing what I love in life. This makes me happy.”

Mortenson elaborates on that. “It's a wonderful outlet for us to test out new recipes, DIYs, cocktails, and to celebrate all the little things that make up...us.”

More info: Allthingsusblog.com.

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THE REAL DEAL BY NATALIE KELLER

Names: Autumn Simunek // Hometown: Hot Springs, S.D. // Ages: 22 // Specialty: Vocal music education I’m that obsessed with it. The thing that I really enjoy doing in my spare time is reading. I wish I had more time to do it. As Miss South Dakota now, I do a lot of driving, so I’ll be turning to audio books.

What’s the nerdiest thing about you?

Autumn: I am a huge Harry Potter fan and when I say huge, I mean it’s tattooed on my foot. It’s the last sentence of the last book, ‘All is well.’ There’s a Harry Potter blanket lined over my couch. I have all of the gigantic movie posters, which I purchased when they came out in theaters, had them framed and they’re all hung in my living room, along with three shelves of Harry Potter things, like my wands that I got from Harry Potter World; I’ve been there three times. The first time I walked into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I stopped dead in my tracks in front of the Hogwarts Express and cried, just tears of joy. I was so happy in that moment. My friends were like, ‘Come on, let’s go!’ And the train conductor said, ‘It’s okay. This happens all the time.’ I love Harry Potter and it’s taught me some of the most valuable life lessons I could have taken away.

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MISS SD 2015

In June, the 69th Annual Miss South Dakota pageant took place in Hot Springs. Autumn Simunek, a native of the town, won the crown and is now preparing for the upcoming Miss America Pageant, taking place in Atlantic City, N.J. in September.

Twenty-two-year-old Simunek likes to think of herself as a lion: powerful, yet graceful. The new Miss South Dakota has overcome a lot to get to where she is today and has her perseverance and patience to thank. She took time out of her pageant schedule to chat about life outside of the Miss South Dakota title.

What’s your platform?

Autumn: ‘Five stars of serving those who served.’ It’s all about connecting our military members, their families, our veterans and homeless veterans back with our community members, making sure they understand how to fully help one another and help our military members better integrate back into society and everyday civilian life.

What are your hobbies outside of the pageant?

Autumn: The fact is I’m always busy with pageants, but on the rare occasion that it comes around, Netflix. I’m a huge Grey’s Anatomy fan. I actually watch every single season, all the way through, twice a year, religiously.

Autumn: Well, I didn’t have the best childhood. I was molested as a young girl by several different family members from the ages of 6 to nine and then I was raped in high school. My parents, while I love them dearly and unconditionally, were very focused on their careers and so I was left a lot of the time to learn those things for myself and learn how to handle the things that have happened to me in my life on my own.

I turned to the Harry Potter books in order to learn about life, about friendship, about loyalty, which I value above all other things, loyalty and honesty. Having gone through life re-reading these Harry Potter books over and over again, I can see things that I learned as a child from these books and things that I can still take away as an adult. They’re just extremely valuable books to me that I hold very dear to my heart.

How will this title help you accomplish the goals you already had?

Autumn: My long-term goal is to own my own art studio to teach voice, dance and piano. Before then, I would like to teach in a more urban setting and teach vocal music. I’ve always been a firm believer that just because you’re born into your situation, if you’re born into a rough environment, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t deserve the best. And I believe that students who are born in a more urban, low socioeconomic status area still deserve good teachers. Miss South Dakota, and really the Miss America organization, have helped me to get to this point because they have provided me with so many scholarship dollars. Knowing that I will be able to graduate with no student debt is huge, huge for my longterm goals.

What’s some life advice you would like to give the readers?

Autumn: The best advice I can give you at this ripe age of almost 23 is that being open and vulnerable is the most important thing in order to be your most authentic self.

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N e w b o r n s & B r e a k fa s t B u r r i t o s From the minute we revealed we were pregnant with our second child, almost everyone we talked to with more than one child warned us about the paradigm shift that was going to take place. “You will no longer outnumber them,” we were cautioned. “It will be man-to-man coverage from here on out.” “Get ready,” they said. “You won’t even remember your name you will be so sleepdeprived.” “Better get a date night in now, because those days are over!”

Although we were absolutely overjoyed with being pregnant with a son, as we approached our due date, all these code red warnings began replaying in our minds. So, wide-eyed and frightened, we heeded the cautions and prepared some offensive strategies: First, we stocked up on wine. Then, we read books about parenting and discussed ways to keep our marriage strong against the wind of fiery child-rearing trials. And at the very last minute, we made frozen breakfast burritos to last us months. Because, when it all hits the fan, it’s always a good idea to eat a breakfast burrito.

Then came the day to give birth to our baby boy. A C-section was scheduled (due to the complications

we had with our first child) and on June 22 of 2015, with the majority of my body numbed and nauseated beyond belief, I got my first glimpse of my son. Suddenly, all the warnings, all the worry surrounding the pregnancy, and all the fear of the unknown evaporated with the miraculous sound of my son bellowing out his inaugural furious cry. It was a magical moment I will never forget.

The long, risky nine months were over and there screaming before me was my eight-and-a-half pound miracle baby.

At the time of this writing, my son is three weeks old and today was the first day I was home alone with both of my children. Just me, and yes, I’m outnumbered now. My husband is back at work and my mother, who helped me recover from the surgery for weeks, has returned to her home in Mississippi. The day is winding down and I’m proud to report, we all survived. So far, I have only been vomited on three times, I’ve changed my sheets twice, cleaned up urine from the carpet once, talked my toddler off the proverbial ledge of tantrum apocalypse approximately four times, and I’ve changed my outfit twice due to some type

of bodily excrement from my son. I also found my dog hiding in the bathtub.

All of this, I promise, is a true story. And all of this, I promise, has made me happier than I ever thought possible.

You see, what people didn’t warn us about having more than one child is that while life does change immensely, it’s not all fire and brimstone kind of change. And while It is indeed a tremendous sacrifice - hell, I have to get practically sawed in half to bring babies into this world - the moment the sweet nurses placed my son on me, I realized for the second time that new life is always worth any kind of sacrifice.

I know there will be difficult days, difficult months, and maybe even difficult years of parenting. But today, I’m relishing the supernatural gift of new life. And after a beautiful chaotic day like today, I’m also savoring the taste of a delicious, pre-made breakfast burrito.

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Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ‘80s. The identity of these three amigos have been altered to protect the innocent.

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Two of my friends talk about Game of Thrones and its characters as though they are real. Like we’ll be out to lunch (even in the off-season) and they’ll compare actual situations to those in this fictional universe, or says things like, “Cersei would love that,” or, “classic Stannis.” What?! Is this healthy?

Am I the only one who doesn’t get these references? Trying to catch up seems like a daunting task this far in, but would it be worth it?

I’m an atheist and so is my wife, although we both grew up going to church. We’re expecting our first child and it’s really important to both of our mothers that we have him baptized. They bring it up a lot.

Should we just go through it for the sake of peace? Should we stand our ground?

I don’t want this to be the beginning of unrealistic expectations (i.e. Sunday school, vacation Bible school, regular church attendance, etc).

My neighbor across the street recently started displaying a Confederate flag on the pole in their front yard. It’s huge and unmissable. I run an in-home business and fear that this will negatively affect my livelihood. Should I say something?

JR: When all my friends were talking Harry Potter, I binged read every single book, every single movie and even walked around in a cape and with a permanent marker lightning “scar” on my forehead. When Lord of the Rings was all the rage, I told everyone I was from the Shire. If my friends are reading, watching, or wearing it, I’ll follow suit. I will literally do anything to fit in, and I suggest you do the same.

JR: By simply showing up at church one day, you have an opportunity to make two moms happy. A buy-one get-one, if you will. So bite your tongue and just show-up.

JR: If raising a Confederate flag after a mass shooting by an avowed racist doesn’t say, “I’m a reasonable neighbor, bring your concerns to me,” I don’t know what does.

As a personal aside, if I could explain my mom’s hopes for me with one phrase it would be a “series of unrealistic expectations.”

JW: Fear not, now that the Confederate battle flag has been removed from the South Carolina capitol grounds, all racial intolerance and inequality will immediately evaporate.

JW: You’re such a Lannister, always with the negativity and the judging. You’ve not suffered persecution like a Stark, don’t whine like one.

JT: Don’t feel like you need to join a “fandom” because it’s the popular thing to do. Of course, series like Game of Thrones are popular for a reason, and even if you don’t want to commit to reading thousands of pages or watching dozens of hours of programming, it’s easy to find websites that break down the main characters and plot points. That way, even if you don’t feel like enough of an expert to contribute to the conversation, you can at least follow the conversation.

JW: Look at both sides of this. If you do it, and there is a god, getting a child baptized is saving them from eternal damnation until they are an adult capable of making their own choices, your parents won’t start WW3, and you’ll be invited to the next family gettogether without the invitation reading ‘dear Satanists.’ On the other side of the coin, If there is no god and you do it, you’ve missed the first half of the Vikings/fill-inyour-team game. DVR the game and don’t piss off your mama.

JT: If you put your foot down on this, it could lead to another slippery slope. Are you going to avoid every wedding that’s in a church? What about funerals? Just make it clear to the moms that you are doing this for them and will let your child choose their own spiritual path.

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

JT: I hate to say this, but you’ve got to ignore it or move. Displaying the flag on their property, no matter the motivation, is their right. However, there's no law that says you can't have your own flag that reads, "Our neighbors are jackasses."

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605 FACTOIDS BY JILL JOHNSON

Do you know the facts?

Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.

853,175

3.3 % Is the unemployment rate in Sioux Falls (5.5 percent is the national rate as of June). The top five jobs in the city are nurse anesthetists, general dentists, architectural and engineering managers, financial managers and computer and information systems managers, respectively, according to information by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

People live in South Dakota as of 2014, making it the 46th most-populated state. Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, and Watertown are the largest cities in the state, respectively. Sioux Falls, with its population of 162,300 in 2014, is expected to reach 228,400 by the year 2040.

$242,218 6 Is the number of pets the City of Sioux Falls allows per household. While cats and dogs may seem like the typical animals to keep as pets, several mice, gerbils and rabbits are also currently up for adoption at the Sioux Falls Area Human Society.

Illustrations by Maryn Terry

The average price of a Sioux Falls home, according to realtor.com. The site also says that after 12 years, buying is cheaper than renting, and the average home price per square foot is $105, only $9 under the national average.

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Your Space W H E TH E R IT ’ S A S PL A S H O F CO LO R OR A FLASH OF M E TA L , A F E W K E Y PI EC E S C A N M A K E A BIG DIFFERENCE IN TH E LOO K A N D F E E L O F YO U R H O M E !

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(page 60) AUGUST 2015

HEALTH TREND BY LIZA MCCANN

FOLLOW

YOUR

NOSE â&#x20AC;ŚIMPROVE

YOUR

MOOD

Aromatherapy, the art of extracting aromatic essences from plant materials, has been used for thousands of years. Organic Essential oils in particular are used to alter oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mood and to balance, unify and stimulate the health of the body, mind and spirit. You can boost your mental and physical wellbeing with essential oils through diffusion. Using a diffuser will not only leave your house smelling wonderful but will help you attain a pleasurable balance from the endless natural benefits.

Lemongrass

Patchouli

Lavender

Jasmine

Rosemary

Relieves anxiety,

Anti-depressant,

Eliminates nervous

Anti-depressant, sleep

Cures indigestion,

alleviates stress,

reduces signs of

tension and anxi-

aid, aphrodisiac

energizes the body

insomnia

ety, induces sleep,

activity, strengthens

pain relief

immune system

Sources: organicfacts.net, naturalnews.com

boosts mental

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HEALTH PROFILE BY KINSEY GUSTAFSON

SUMMER SHORTAGE D

id you know that 80 percent of us will need blood or a blood product during our lifetime? That means you or someone important in your life, at some point, will need a blood donation. And how great is it that you can help?!

Only five percent of the eligible population donates blood, and unfortunately, blood donations drop in the summer.

People are busy, they’re on vacation, and time flies by.

It’s understandable, but it’s also extremely important that blood donations continue to be given throughout the entire year.

Scott Horkey, the center director for United Blood Services in Rapid City, especially knows how important blood donations are. “Blood has a finite lifespan. Simple whole blood is generally only good for 42 days and other products such as platelets expire much quicker. Because of this we try to sustain a steady supply of donations throughout the year. Accidents happen, illness happens... those situations do not take the summer off.”

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Donating blood can seem daunting to first-timers, or even a chore to fit it into hectic schedules. Have no fear! In South Dakota there are centers in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Mitchell. Each of those locations takes walk-ins and appointments says Horkey. Mobile blood drives are also scheduled in different communities and locations almost daily. That gives everyone plenty of chances to donate.

“The best way to prepare is to be in good health on your donation day, to have eaten a good meal, and be hydrated.

Although relatively few donors experience negative reactions, they do occasionally occur and being healthy and hydrated are the best ways to stave off reactions,” said Horkey.

Contributing to the community is the best incentive for donating blood in Horkey’s opinion, especially knowing that one donation can save up to three lives. However, there are also promotions throughout the year through

the Rapid City center. Currently, every donor has a chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii if they donate between now and September. Last winter, tickets were given away to the Super Bowl and there is also a Hero Rewards program in which donors earn points for each visit that can be redeemed for items such as gift cards and movie tickets.

Another way to be prepared to donate is to know how often donations can be given. Horkey says that it is dependent upon factors such as a person’s iron count, but in general, a blood donor can donate about eight times a year and platelets can be donated about 24 times a year.

For more info, call (605) 342-8585 or visit unitedbloodservices.org.

A FEW FUN FACTS •

Four main red blood cell types: A, B, AB and O. AB is the universal recipient; O negative is the universal donor of red blood cells.

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Blood centers often run short of types O and B red blood cells.

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One unit of blood can be separated into several components: red blood cells, plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate.

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Someone needs blood every two seconds.

(page 64) AUGUST 2015

DIY BY Aryn Hollaren

Not only does making your own wall art save money, it also adds a personal, customized touch to your space.

SILHOUETTE C A NVAS Cost:

8”x 10” Canvas ½ Yard patterned fabric 12” x 12” Piece of scrapbook paper Spray adhesive Hot glue gun Silhouette stencil of your choice Scissors/ X-ACTO knife Cover your canvas with fabric, hot gluing it to the back to keep it snugly in place. Set aside to dry.

Trace silhouette onto the back of the scrapbook paper, making sure the stencil is facing the opposite direction that you would like displayed.

Carefully cut out the silhouette.

Put the silhouette cutout facedown and spray the back with the adhesive.

Carefully center the silhouette on the fabric canvas, smoothing it over to remove any bubbles.

Allow to dry.

Hang and enjoy!

Skill level:

10

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