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Self-Guided Vs. Guided Tours
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Bringing Your Vacation Home Lifestyle
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Nikko City, Japan Rapid City’s Sister City
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n June of 2018, citizens of Rapid City voted in favor of a $130 Million Expansion Project for the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.
The project, touted to add nearly 250,000 square feet to the existing complex broke ground in November and is slated to be completed in the Fall of 2021. The facility will include a large arena floor, an expansive rigging grid, seating for 10,000 for an end stage concert, a large loading dock and premium offerings not found anywhere else in the state. As the first quarter nears completion construction continues to remain on target.
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Test piles began going in place during the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo and Rodeo Rapid City, with steel beams expected to start being placed in late March. In addition building progress being on track, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center recently announced their naming rights partnership with Monument Health. The $3.6 million dollar agreement is a result of a nearly year long Request for Proposal (RFP) that began in December of 2018. The ten-year agreement beginning in 2021, covers the entire complex, including existing venues and the Expansion Project. When 2021 rolls around, the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center will market under their new name, ‘The Monument’. Officials with both the Civic Center and Monument Health expect to announce the name of the Expansion Project and other venues later in 2020.
Sit Less, Move More By Sara McEvoy
There’s a reason they are saying “sitting is the new smoking.”
As strange as it sounds, science shows us that being too sedentary—which most experts agree means sitting for about eight hours a day or more—increases a person’s risk for many of today’s major health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and obesity. Are you among the one in four Americans who spends too much of their day sitting down? Keep reading for some practical tips that will help you get moving, plus plenty of research-backed reasons to get up and go take a lap around your living room. The Surprising Effects of Sitting Too Much Modern day humans sit way more than our ancestors did. Many health experts believe this is contributing to the global rise in chronic disease. Why exactly is sitting so problematic? For one thing, excessive sedentary behaviors impede your circulation. You also tend to burn fewer calories throughout the day when you’re sitting more.
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Biomechanical studies even show that sitting can strain the tissues in your lower back more than standing does, and can lead to weak core muscles and limited shoulder and hip flexibility. When the effects of sitting accumulate after weeks, months, and years, we start to see more health problems like varicose veins, headaches, chronic low back pain, heart disease, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and cancer. Excessive sitting is especially problematic for seniors. Older adults often have chronic health conditions, take medications that come with side effects like dizziness or lightheadedness, don’t sleep well, and experience age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). These and other factors can lead to balance problems and make seniors feel less confident in their mobility, which increases the risk of falling—a public health concern that affects about 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Unfortunately, a history of falling causes many seniors to become fearful of falling again, and because of this fear they start to move around less. This decrease in activity level can lead to even more weakness and balance issues, which actually makes a person more likely to fall. It’s a vicious cycle that robs many older Americans of their independence and can even lead to serious injury or death. Think your gym membership makes up for all those hours you spend sitting? You might not want to bank on that. A 2015 systematic review of forty-seven studies found that prolonged sitting time was associated with an increased risk of poorer health outcomes—including heart disease, cancer, and early death—regardless of how much a person exercised. In other words, that hour on the treadmill may not be enough to offset the office chair marathon you had at work, or that movie marathon you had on the couch. On the other hand, one study showed that replacing even just thirty minutes of sitting with thirty minutes of any type of physical activity can protect against the harmful effects of sedentary behavior. The message is clear: stand up for your health!
5 Strategies to Get More Movement in Your Day 1. Learn to like commercial breaks. Instead of flipping the channel, get up the next time a commercial comes on while you’re watching television. It’s a perfect opportunity to do things
like light stretching, chair push ups, lunges, or a brisk walk around the house. 2. Drink more water. Staying well-hydrated can help you avoid feeling dizzy and lightheaded when you stand up. It also supports healthy circulation and can encourage you to move more, since you’ll have to get up frequently to relieve yourself! 3. Keep it short, sweet, and frequent. You can if you want, but you don’t have to spend an hour at the gym every day. Accumulating 30 minutes of physical activity in short bouts of 5 to 10 minutes at a time is proven beneficial. All types of movement counts—this includes housework, gardening, walking around the block, and playing with the grandkids. 4. Do more work and household activities on your feet. Can you get or make a stand up-desk at work? Fold your laundry while standing at the kitchen table? Make all your phone calls while walking? Get creative about ways to be on your feet during hobbies, work tasks, and chores. And if you do have to sit, make sure you can change your position frequently and avoid sitting for longer than an hour at a time. 5. Consult with a physical therapist. If you have a health condition or mobility problem that makes movement difficult or unsafe, ask your doctor about getting a referral to a physical therapist. They are movement experts and can work with you to feel stronger and more confident on your feet.
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SELF-GUIDED VS. GUIDED TOURS By. Audrea Amstutz
Whether you are planning a subdued beach vacation in Hawaii, or an adventurous backpacking trip in Europe, one of the most important goals is making the most of your trip. Making the most of your trip can be as simple as having the best local culinary experience, or spending quality time at a major attraction. When it comes to planning, one of the most important questions to ask yourself is, “how can I make the most of my adventure?” This can be accomplished by either taking guided tours, or self-exploring the location.
GUIDED TOURS Local experts in the tourism industry expressed that both options have their benefits and downfalls depending on what you are hoping to get out of your trip. “Both self and guided tours are great ways for people to experience an area like the Black Hills and Badlands. When a visitor is unfamiliar with the area or doesn’t have a lot of time, guided tours provide the comfort of knowing a great
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day of activities is planned for them. This helps them make the most of their stay,” says Michelle Thomson, President and CEO of Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association. Melinda, of Bursch Travel, a local travel agency in Rapid City, expressed that guided tours allow tourists a personal experience during their visit. Tour guides are very educated on the attractions and can tell the story and history of each location. Additionally, some guided tours allow for express entry to certain sites as well as the ability to explore certain areas that may not be accessible to self-guided tourists. However, guided tours can offer challenges and limitations. Guided tours generally adhere to a strict timeline, and therefore tourists can be limited to the amount of time they visit an attraction. With that, guided tours do not mean it has to be an all day activity. There are a variety of guided-tours available that have flexible schedules which allow one to spend a few hours to half a day touring an attraction, and the remainder of the day to explore independently.
SELF-GUIDED TOURS “Many people like the adventure of traveling on their own schedule and seeing whatever may excite their senses along the way. When visitors are experiencing the area on their own, they’re likely to take new and unexpected routes and spend as much time as they’d like learning about places and people along the way,” says Thomson. Ashley, of Bursch Travel, shared her story of a trip she took to Britain. She’s a big fan of author Jane Austen, and as part of her trip, visited the town of Bath, where the author once lived. During her self-exploration time, she discovered a small tea shop that she otherwise may not have had a lot of time to explore during a guided-tour, where time in certain areas can be limited. While self-guided tours can offer freedom and flexibility of visiting a location, it does remove the person-to-person conversation. Many self-guided tours offer resources such as instructions and directions, but don’t offer the opportunity to ask questions. Coordinating transportation when traveling to a self-guided tour location should also be a consideration when planning. Melinda highly advises going with name brand taxi companies when traveling solo. “Be sure to research companies to be sure they are reputable before traveling.” Melinda also encourages tourists to consult their hotel concierge for advice on things such as popular restaurants and must-do activities when traveling solo.
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MAKE A WELL-INFORMED DECISION So, guided versus self-guided tours, which one should you choose? Your best choice is an educated and well-researched choice. This means sitting down with your travel partner, determining your health and fitness levels if going on foot excursions, and how much you want to experience during your trip. “It really depends on how brave you feel, and the destination you are taking,” says Jessica Lundquist, of Bursch Travel. For example, maybe you are planning a trip to Paris, and you REALLY want to visit the Louvre, specifically to learn everything you can about the painting, The Raft of Medusa, by Théodore Géricault.
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A guided tour may be best to ask questions of a knowledgeable tour guide that may not be addressed during a self-tour. Following the guided tour, you can spend a few hours strolling the Louvre independently, taking in the details of each piece of work. Whichever option you choose, make sure you always practice safety and awareness when navigating a new environment, and most importantly, have fun!
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Ahhh…Sand between your toes, exquisite gourmet meals, and laughter spanning from ocean to poolside; or perhaps you prefer the delicate sounds of walking on paver stones, the gurgles of espresso machines, and smooth jazz filling a room. Regardless of what one’s ideal vacation is, most people agree on the fact that they want to return to their retreat sooner rather than later. How does someone capture the moments shared and then continue with the day-to-day of their present routine? Is there any way to bring your vacation home with you?
Capture the Experience in a Scent One of the greatest ways to bring your vacation home with you is to handpick a scent to wear throughout your trip. You have two options when it comes to picking your scent. Your selection may be the perfume you chose for your wedding day, wore on your honeymoon, your 10-year anniversary, your fortieth birthday, and throughout all of the meaningful events in your life. The second option is to find a fresh fragrance specifically to remind you of your upcoming vacation. When you spritz your scent selection during your getaway and then on your average
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Monday morning, you will find yourself being consumed by the experience of your vacation while sipping your latte and checking your emails. How does scent help you capture the experience of your getaway in order to bring it home with you? Scents interact with your nervous system. The part of your brain that reacts and remembers particular smells is a neighbor to the part of your brain that captures memories and emotions. Thus, when you inhale a particular scent, you experience the memory tied to it—think pumpkin spice and Thanksgivings gathered around a table, or freshly ground coffee and slow Saturday mornings. Your brain connects moments to scents. As a result, your brain will experience your getaway with every spritz.
Recreate the Culture Another way to bring your vacation home is to recreate the culture you experienced by cooking a traditional meal from your trip, collecting a cherished piece of cultural artwork or item of jewelry, or capturing the sounds that surrounded you by purchasing music relevant to the area. You can go as complex and extravagant as you would like. For example, you may opt to take a cooking class at your getaway and then attempt to recreate the dish at home. You can spend an
entire Saturday locating the freshest ingredients at your local market and ordering the cultural items you need to complete the dish. The hours spent selecting, preparing, and refining the meal will always bring you back to your vacation. If you prefer a simpler option for recreating the memories, consider purchasing one or two cultural pieces. Find what reconnects you to your vacation. What activity, item, or sensory experience draws you into the moments you cherished during your getaway?
taste, and to see life with a fresh perspective and heightened senses. It is all you can do to hold onto such an experience for just one more second. The beautiful reality is—you can. Let a scent be your signature of the memories; the recreation of the taste, the art, and the sounds of the area be opportunities for you to bring the celebration of the culture into your everyday, and the special people who surround you be the storytellers of the time captured between the closest of friends and family. You really can bring your
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Perhaps the most favorable way to bring your vacation home with you is to share it with others. Although the planning often takes more effort upfront, enjoying a vacation with those you love allows you to continue the experience once you arrive back home. How many times have you found yourself gathered around a table with friends and within minutes you are reminiscing about the humorous, the personal, and the celebrated moments you have shared together? This is what happens when you also share trips together! In a culture that is often too busy to take the extra time and energy necessary to plan a trip for more than two people, remember the memories that will be created when you take the time to do so. It could quite possibly be one of the greatest ways for you to bring your vacation home with you.
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Vacations are the places in time where one slows down to cherish and celebrate life. They are moments captured within a day, or perhaps if you are able, the expanse of a couple of weeks. They remind you of what it feels like to feel, to hear, to
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RAPID CITY’S SISTER CITY by Tracy Bernard and Darla Drew Lerdal
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he sister city concept was started by President Eisenhower as a way to foster social and cultural interactions with what might have been considered hostile nations. Rapid City has
two sister cities, Apolda, Germany and Nikko City, Japan. One can easily see how the reputation of Germany and Japan after World War II would be hard for some Americans to overcome.
The sister city relationship is based on an agreement to encourage social, cultural and economic exchange. The cities are usually similar in size and have similar economies. Nikko City’s population is 84,000, situated near a mountainous area that has strong historical ties for the Japanese. This makes Nikko a very good fit for Rapid City. Nikko Sister City Association If you want to travel to Nikko, join the local Nikko Sister City Association. This organization offers help coordinating groups of people visiting
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Nikko. They choose a time ripe with abundant tourist activities and events. They also help coordinate flights so you arrive together as a group. When you arrive, you are greeted and taken by bus to Nikko City. There, you meet your host families and are taken to where you will stay. The host family provides breakfast, dinner and transportation to City Hall each morning where you meet for your daily tours. The host family then comes and picks you up at the end of the day. The Nikko City Tourism department plans days of interesting and fun activities. They are always
with you during your tour and speak excellent English. “Basically, we felt we were treated like royalty and we formed permanent friendships with our tour guides and host families,” says Darla Drew Lerdal, member of the association and a recent traveler to Nikko. Each summer, about 15 - 20 students along with 5 or 6 chaperones visit Rapid City for 10 days. Conversely, the Black Hills also sends a student group to Japan. Every two years there’s also an adult exchange. About 10 adults came here from Nikko in 2018 and 4 adults from Rapid City traveled to Nikko in October. Nikko is a historically rich area with temples and shrines so revered that they are World Unesco sites. The U.S. avoided bombing this mountainous
region in WWII out of respect for their temples and historic sites. “Not only did I gain enormous respect for their historic sites, and the Samurai and Ninja cultures, but I gained incredible insight and respect for modern life in Japan,” says Lerdal. A very disciplined culture, they teach social responsibility and their schools are no different. For instance, each day the students clean the school for forty minutes or so. If you want to visit Japan, have limited funds, and want a truly authentic experience or would like to be part of the student exchange program, contact the Nikko Sister City Association. BHB
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By Jennifer Lee
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he Chinese artifact had most likely stored fish paste, or maybe rice packed for preservation. The brown earthenware jar used in food prep, now newly unearthed, sat at the dig’s edge. Diffused late morning sun warmed their tented canopy as a group of three preservationists admired the vessel’s detail. The weather had been unusually kind for the project managers who hoped to complete the archaeological excavation by February. On this mid-January day, the spade’s tip met with yielding soil as it plunged into the unfrozen ground of the Deadwood, South Dakota site. At this location, nearly one-hundred and fifty years prior, gold deposits were discovered in a deep canyon dubbed “Deadwood Gulch” for its many dead trees. The impressively rich vein was
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found in 1874 on the tribal lands of the Lakota Sioux in an expedition led by George Armstrong Custer. Word spread quickly of the new-found gold. Despite the US government’s attempt to honor the Laramie Treaty of 1868, a throng of miners, outlaws and adventurers, wealthseekers and workers soon came to this western frontier. Within a few short years, Deadwood, in Dakota Territory (pre-dating South Dakota’s 1889 statehood) had transformed from a small mining camp to a booming new town. Touting plentiful gold and prosperity, this now National Historic Landmark was at the core of the Black Hills Gold Rush. With the first Chinese immigrants arriving in the mid-1870’s, Deadwood became home to more than five hundred Chinese residents.
Predominately male—many, seeking better lives, emigrated due to civil unrest in their home country. Arriving with favored possessions, drive, and ambition—these Chinese Americans are the subject of the current archaeological dig on Deadwood’s lower Main Street in what was known as the Chinatown district. Work was ample for this flourishing population. The Chinese labor, domestic skills, and work ethic were highly valued. “They were excellent engineers. They could build watertight mine shafts with no mortar,” says Kitty Neumann, local guide at Gold Nugget Trading Post. Along with mining, came additional opportunities for work with the resulting secondary businesses; shopkeepers, grocers, clothiers, service jobs, hotels, restaurants and, of course, what the gaming town may be best known for today— entertainment—with the 1800’s version offering brothels, dance halls, gambling houses, saloons and theater.
Deadwood, in its earliest days, was a lawless town said to be largely ungoverned, with judge, jury and executioner being any person with a gun. The Chinaman’s customs, appearance, food, and language were different from the prevailing culture—and like so much bias borne of fear of the unknown, the Chinese, although widely referred to as a gentle people, encountered racial prejudice. “They were gracious people, but there was a cultural component, they kept to themselves,” Kitty Neumann explains, and continues by detailing an ordinance in which the Chinese were forbidden to be out on the town’s streets after dark. “People were baffled by how the Chinese acted. Citizens of Deadwood often complained about the opium use,” she states. The Chinese use of opium was no secret. Opium merchants paid yearly taxes, the same as other Deadwood enterprises. The current archaeological dig, and a prior 2001-2004 dig (located just across the street from the
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current site), unearthed substantial opium paraphernalia. These artifacts, and other found items, lend insight into a cultural history, offering a snapshot of the lives of Chinatown’s former residents. “Deadwood’s Underground” is what locals call the hand-dug tunnels built by the Chinese under the city’s main streets. By removing earth to the surface in ore carts, “they excavated cavities six feet wide, seven feet high, and more than five miles all total in length,” Kitty explains “They (the tunnels) were all interconnected at one time and ran all the way to Central City. It is a very particular rockwork with no mortar. The rockwork is all the same, the calcium crystal formations are uniform throughout.” Taking years to complete, she approximates the tunnels were built, “from after the 1879 fire to 1883.”
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Why, exactly, were the tunnels built? Some say Deadwood’s tunnels were used in commerce for the convenience of transporting goods. Kitty imparts, “They had trap doors up and behind the bars of the businesses from Tin Lizzie to the rodeo ground. They would supply the businesses with pharmaceuticals.” Or, perhaps the passageways offered sheltered commutes against the harsh Dakota winters. Could the Chinese have adapted within a biased culture by building tunnels under the streets of Deadwood for safety? “Absolutely!” says one history fanatic. Underground, the Chinese walked freely, talked freely, practiced their
religion, traveled without restriction at night, and recreated without harassment in hand-dug, cave-like opium dens. As is typical with history, not everyone agrees when asked about the underground passageways, “We only deal with hard facts – we don’t want to disseminate false information,” says one local. Or another, “Yes, the Chinese did (build tunnels), I went down there in the late seventies!” or, yet another, “It’s a hoax!” a woman exclaims without hesitation. “They’re (the tunnels) not even in the right area!” Another explains, “the dig is where they actually lived, the tunnels are where they traveled and worked.”
Photos provided by the Gold Nugget Trading Post tell their own story, “they are no longer
Many unique archaeological features have been excavated interconnected, most have been cordoned off into individual spaces,” says Kitty. Whether the Chinese-built tunnels are fact or folklore, mixing in a dash of romantic fancy may certainly enhance Deadwood’s tourist industry.
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In the past few months Deadwood’s rich historical Chinatown district has received new life with the Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort’s planned 17-million-dollar expansion project. Construction of a new 107-room hotel is scheduled for completion by 2022. It is this expansion that initiated the required preconstruction exploratory dig in accordance with the city’s historic landmark status. In the parking lot at Tin Lizzie, in coordination with the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, the National Park Service, the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Commission and the city of Deadwood, many unique archaeological features have been excavated. The most recent being a wood feature—a water flume, a significant find eliciting an onsite visit from a Conservator specializing in archaeological artifacts from Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. The artifacts have become the property of the City of Deadwood and are housed with the City Hall Collection. With tens of thousands of artifacts found to date, further exploration continues. Meanwhile, a faded Chinese hand-thrown pot bearing the damage of a well-used container sits, labeled and maintained, on the museum shelf. It’s history, and the histories of the persons who once put it to use, add an irreplaceable piece to the understanding and preserving of the Wild West’s past. Photo Credits: Jennifer Lee, Jana Morehouse, Kitty Nuemann BHB
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Elevate-ing Rapid City By Kayla Gahagan
Tom Johnson sees no reason why Rapid City can’t be a world class city, a place that attracts and retains top talent, and a community people want to make their home.
“We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we’re going to make it happen,” said Johnson, whose fresh take on the city’s economic development will guide the newly revamped Elevate Rapid City. The new venture joined the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, Rapid City Economic Development Partnership and the Economic Development Foundation, and aims to streamline and expand the local business community. Elevate will also provide support for the Ellsworth Development Authority. Johnson began his role as President and CEO in October, coming from Colorado State
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University as the director of community engagement and economic development, where he was responsible for community and economic development responsibilities for all of Colorado. His first task has been melding each of the current organizations into one, something he anticipates will be done within the next six to 12 months. “We really want to be the one place to go for economic development in Rapid City,” he said. “Right now it’s all separate books, employees, cultures, missions.”
“Rapid City is a growing community, and the challenges surrounding that are very real,” Johnson says. “It’s challenging to find the workforce we need,” he says. “Tourism, which has long been an economic staple in the area, can actually be a double-edged sword in economic development,” Johnson adds. “When tourism dominates, it creates a gap in income wealth,” he says. The underlying mission of their work is to improve every sector across the community and improve the lives of every person, no matter their income level. “We’re trying to elevate the entire region,” he says. “It’s a monumental challenge.”
Ellsworth was chosen last year as a training center and the first site to receive the new B-21 bomber, which is capable of launching thermonuclear weapons. The arrival of the B-21 is expected to bring thousands of new jobs for airmen, hundreds of new contractors and a major boost to the local economy. Box Elder and Rapid City officials plan to expand housing, schools and utilities to accommodate the growth. Johnson says Elevate will provide direct funding and support to the Ellsworth Development Authority. “We really want to help the military community become prosperous in the Black Hills,” says Johnson. The Black Hills also continues to be a top destination in the U.S. for hiking and mountain
“Two of the greatest challenges facing the region,” he points out, “are low income levels and the cost of living. The area needs to draw more technology, health care and blue-collar jobs, and to attract more manufacturing to the area.” “We’re 6 hours from the nearest big city, which is a benefit and a curse,” he adds. “We’re isolated, but we really have our own ecosystem.” Johnson is optimistic. “The arrival of the B-21 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, the Civic Center construction and the expansion of the hospital are indicative of growth and investment in the area, he says.
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“We really want to be the one place to go for economic development in Rapid City,”
biking, along with great air service through Rapid City Regional Airport and a renovated, welcoming downtown. “Those are the things that draw young professionals,” he elaborates. Johnson says part of his mission is to communicate that Elevate is not simply an economic development organization. “We really are here for everyone,” he says. “There’s a misconception that economic development is just for businesses. It’s for every person who lives here, for advocacy, for quality of life, for entrepreneurship, and really
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about the future of the whole community. We want to build on every area so this is a place people want to come.” BHB
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Naptime Adventures by Dorothy Rosby
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’d like you to meet my driver. Oops. Did I say my driver? I meant my husband. I’d like you to meet my husband. It’s an easy mistake to make. If we’re going anywhere, he’s generally driving. And he’s pretty good at it. At least I think he is. I’m usually asleep when he drives, so I could be wrong. I’m a good driver too. At least I am when I’m awake, which is one of the things you look for in a good driver. Unfortunately, I’m a bit of an insomniac, and for some reason, I sleep almost as well in a moving car as I do in a bed. I’m even tempted to wake my husband on particularly bad nights, and hand him the car keys. I never do though; that would be mean. Besides I sleep better when I know my driver is well rested.
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So he drives; I sleep. This arrangement works well for us. If he disagrees he’s never said so, at least not while I was awake. Not all couples are so lucky. Nothing shines a light on the differences in a relationship like a road trip does. And for some, it starts before they even get in the car. “Why are you bringing all this junk? We’re going on vacation, not moving.” Still later, when he/she asks innocently for a pen or a stick of gum, the other will say sarcastically, “We don’t have one. You didn’t think we had room for it.” Among traveling companions, there’s often one who wants to record every cent spent on the trip and one who will give them plenty to record. “Oh, come on. We’re on vacation.”
“That doesn’t mean we should spend ten bucks for a hot dog!” Often one partner wants—even needs—to make and stick to a schedule. It’s no coincidence that nature has given these individuals the stamina to go all day without food, water or restroom breaks. The other cares nothing for schedules and prefers to…uh…go with the flow, so to speak. In many couples, there’s one partner who prefers to do most of the driving and one who feels the need to tell them how to do it. For others there are button battles and dial disputes, a difference of opinion about what constitutes good traveling music and how high it must be turned up to be enjoyed.
should go 75—in case the speedometer is wrong. We have completely different internal thermostats too. He’s always in hot water for blasting the air conditioner too high and I get the cold shoulder every time I turn it back down. If our car didn’t have bun warmers, we might never go anywhere together. He insists on taking photos of me at every landmark, memorial, and scenic overlook we come across. This makes me a little cranky, especially if he woke me up to get the photo. Consequently, all our vacation photos give the impression that he didn’t go on the trip and I didn’t enjoy it all that much. But I love a road trip with my husband much more than my photos would lead you to believe. We’ve had many wonderful adventures together, though you may be thinking if I sleep everywhere we go, how adventurous can it be?
Despite all of this, road trips are a glorious time to bond, This makes me a little relax and make memories. It could even be said that cranky, especially if he woke the differences between me up to get the photo. traveling companions actually make travel more interesting—if only in the retelling. If nothing else, they help the travelers Point taken. I admit I once took a nice long nap look forward to and savor the return home that somewhere in Missouri. When I woke up, my much more. husband asked me if I’d seen the lake. I said, And I didn’t mean to imply earlier that I have no “What lake?” Apparently we’d passed by the differences with my own traveling companion on Lake of the Ozarks which covers 54,000 acres life’s highway. and has 1,150 miles of shoreline. In my defense, I don’t think we drove by the whole thing. But For one thing, he can go days without eating. I you’d have to ask my driver to be sure. have to eat every few hours or I can’t sleep. (Dorothy Rosby is looking forward to napping in Plus I believe that if the speed limit is 65, we several states this summer.) should go 64—in case the speedometer is wrong. And he thinks that if the speed limit is 65, we BHB
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by Molly Barari avigating
the
increasing
need
for
a person ages, more health problems can occur.
healthcare, and its associated costs, is one
This leads to older adults to having more tests,
of the most challenging aspects of aging. But it doesn’t have to be that way, according to local professionals. There are a few key life hacks you should know to make the process smoother and less stressful.
Calvin Sievers, financial associate with Thrivent Financial in Rapid City, said depending on whether you are of Medicare age (over 65) or under 65, the costs of healthcare and healthcare
First, let’s cover the basics. Older adults have
coverage can vary greatly. Sievers says coverage
different healthcare needs than younger adults.
is much more expensive for seniors prior to
Dr. Nancy Babbitt, a physician at Creekside
age 65 and drops considerably once they are
Medical Clinic in Rapid City, says that in general,
Medicare eligible.
as people age, more disease states can occur. This is due to a complex process of cell aging, wear and tear of body parts—like joints and muscles—and years of lifestyle habits that may impact health negatively.
“Coverage is complicated so working with a professional in the field is the best method for obtaining coverage and getting the best coverage for your particular situation,” said Sievers. “There is not a ‘cookie-cutter’ solution,
“For example, many years of over-eating and
so each person or couple needs to get the
eating too much sugar and high glycemic foods
best advice for them, and not listen to friends,
can lead to insulin resistance, pre-diabetes
neighbors or acquaintances who may mean well,
and eventually diabetes, as well as obesity
but rarely is their solution transferable.”
and the associated sequelae that accompanies obesity,” Dr. Babbit says.
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exams, and attempts at making diagnoses.
Babbitt agrees that the situation is complex. “Right now, it is very difficult for people over 50
Healthcare costs are tied to utilization of
and under 65 to get affordable health insurance,”
healthcare services. So—as Babbitt stated—as
she says. “If someone this age is employed
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and has employer paid or partially paid health
Care insurance. This insurance can be used for
insurance premiums, the cost may remain
so much more than just nursing home care. It
affordable. But for those that want to retire
can typically be used for in-home healthcare,
before age 65, the costs are out of control. Many
adult day care, and assisted living care. Having
patients in this age range will pay $900-$1200
LTC insurance will give them more options for
per month, per person, for health insurance
better care.”
coverage with a $4000 deductible or more. That is just insane. For those in this age group with a reduced income, there are still ACA plans on the Market Place for health insurance that can be in the $200-$500 per month range.”
Josh Ohrtman, a pharmacist at the Medicine Shoppe in Rapid City, says when it comes to medications, older adults should utilize a pharmacist clinical consultation. This type of consultation—although it may not be covered
Babbitt points out folks can make a difference
by insurance—is well worth the small investment
by voting for federal representatives that are
because it goes above and beyond a traditional
committed to insurance company regulation—
medication review.
by requiring these companies to extend their billions of dollars in profits to the reduction of premiums and costs to the members that are paying these high premiums.
“A pharmacist clinical consultation will provide in-depth information about their medications to ensure the patient is only taking the medications they need,” said Ohrtman. “Often patients are
What else can people do to get control of the
taking costly medications to treat side effects
situation? Andy Bartling, financial representative
from other medications. A simple review of
for Modern Woodmen of America, reiterates
medications by a clinical services pharmacist can
that adults should work with a trusted, licensed
help ensure proper medication use and possibly
insurance professional on their coverage options.
prevent costly hospitalization and clinic visits in
“They need to make sure they have either major
the future, says Ohrtman”
medical; or if they qualify, they need to be
The
covered in both Part A and Part B of Medicare.
preventative medicine and living a healthy
If they’re on Medicare, I also recommend a
lifestyle are the best ways to reduce healthcare
Medicare Supplement from a highly rated
costs in the future.
insurance carrier and a Part D prescription drug plan,” advises Bartling. “Another suggestion would be to get Long Term
local
professionals
concurred
that
“As people age (and even when they are new in adulthood), they should choose a primary care doctor or family doctor,” says Babbitt. “There is a
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body of evidence showing that when people have a
complications arising from the disease,” he
long-term relationship with a primary care doctor,
says. “Establish a good relationship with all
they have decreased ER and hospitalization rates
of your healthcare providers. Ask questions.
and longer life spans. Primary care doctors are
If you do not understand the answers to
trained to identify early signs of diseases that
questions, keep asking. A person needs to be
are curable or highly treatable before causing life
their own number one healthcare advocate...
threatening problems.”
at any age!”
Ohrtman adds that preventative services can
The number one tip for offsetting healthcare
offset healthcare costs. For example, diabetes
costs is to live a healthy lifestyle, according
prevention programs are often free or provided
to Babbitt. “Eat lots of vegetables (3-4 cups a
at low cost.
day)—and avoid sugar and highly processed or
“Diabetes prevention programs are the most effective way to reduce development of costly diabetes treatment and the dangerous health
fast foods. Learn to cook from scratch and teach your children to cook. Be physically active. Find a way to work movement in your life.”
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“The most challenging aspect of working full time and having a busy family life is learning to carve out time for yourself and your health. Even 10-20 minutes a day of brief—but intense exercise, like vigorous walking, can reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, hypertension, obesity and diabetes,” she says. “Eat less, move more, and spend time with people you love, that show and give you love. That is how you reduce healthcare costs.” BHB
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