Sioux Falls Woman Magazine October/November 2011

Brigitte Gross: Reaching New

Heights Purses It’s What’s

OUTSIDE that counts

Paying IT Forward Giving Away the Ranch

Preserving

Memories

When theFridgeGets Full

Fashion Trends Want To Lose

10 lbs Fast?

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Weddings

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Future Leaders

A Celebration of Love

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Inspiring Women to Greatness

Local Wedding

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Paying It Forward

Featuring Sioux Falls

Sugar & Spice

Giving Away the Ranch

A Bridge to Overcome a Hurdle

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Preserving Memories

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Hair Trends

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Traditions

When the Fridge Gets Full

Bad Hair Day...

Every Day

Nora Christmas

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Contributors Calendar of Events

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Fashion Trends

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Auto Style

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About the House

Lose 10 lbs Fast?

Cars Women Love

Pizzazz, Zing and Bling

Purses & Personality

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Travelogue

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Health

When You’re Ready to Leave Winter Behind

Laurie’s Story

Where to Shop

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Healing

Maintaining Grace and Dignity

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Family

Fertility Acupuncture

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Style

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Where to Dine

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Home & Garden

Pheasant Restaurant

Heaven in the Heights

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Recipes

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Beginnings

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Inquiry

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What’s New

New Moms Together

Cathy Byington

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The Feeling Every Body Wants

Health & Beauty

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Blepharoplasty

Sioux Falls Woman Art Beat

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What’s New

Artistry Revealed

Pure Image

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What’s New

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What’s New

Smiles at Remington Pointe

Kloset Karisma

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Cover Story

Brigitte Gross: Reaching New Heights

contributors

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Jennifer Dumke Jennifer Dumke loves to create. Whether on paper or in a room, she enjoys design. Jennifer has a background in interior decorating, journalism and real estate. She received her degree in journalism from South Dakota State University and has settled into her job working in healthcare philanthropy. Her hobbies include playing piano, exercising and remodeling their home, in particular the nursery. Jennifer and her husband, Brad, welcomed the long-awaited birth of their daughter Kaydence. They are enjoying their new role as parents.

Thea Miller Ryan Thea studied medieval and renaissance history, art and architecture in Oxford, England.

She lists Lake Como, Italy, as her favorite travel destination and she assisted in a study of nuisance black bears in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Thea’s travels and education have taken her to great distances but she still believes there’s no place like the grand prairies of South Dakota. Thea is the director of The Outdoor Campus, a nature center in Sertoma Park, where kids can get dirty outdoors and learn to fish, camp, hunt, kayak and canoe. In her spare time she enjoys writing and reading anything available and she volunteers for the South Dakota Festival of Books and The Big Read. Thea, her husband Tim, and daughter Maddy, spend family time traveling, gardening, geocaching and catching butterflies.

Brianna Venekamp Brianna, a Sioux Falls native, earned her Bachelors degree in English and her Masters in Education, both from Augustana College. When she’s not teaching Language Arts and Reading to sixth graders at Whittier Middle School, she enjoys spending time with her three children and husband, Jeff. She loves to read, write, listen to the soundtracks from Broadway musicals, take pictures, and add stamps to her passport. Some of her favorite memories include—watching the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Henry V in London, sailing through Fjords in Norway, seeing the Eiffel Tower at night, watching Russian ballet in St. Petersburg, and studying Marine Biology in the Bahamas. Her new favorite hobby includes organizing her children’s photographs into albums and keeping their scrapbooks current.

Margaret Pennock Margaret Pennock has called the Sioux Falls area home for the past 13 years and has enjoyed it thoroughly. After graduating from Iowa State University with a Journalism degree, she has experienced a rewarding career including writing and producing for an advertising agency, marketing for a healthcare system and currently works as a Marketing Coordinator for Southeast Technical Institute. Margaret and her husband Marty have been blessed with two incredible children, Brandon and Amanda. She enjoys spending her free time reading, catching new flicks, attending her children’s activities and traveling with her family.

Jill Funke Just across the South Dakota border in Northwest Iowa, Jill and her husband Dan are raising their spirited daughters Abigail and Lindsey. Jill learned strong Midwestern values while growing up in the small town of Bronson, Iowa. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate Communications at Buena Vista College. She sought employment which would allow her to make a difference in the lives of others and found herself leading seminars for non-profit organizations in South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. Today, Jill stays busy with freelance assignments for area newspapers and magazines and she works part-time in a marketing position.

When she is not working or writing, Jill can be found teaching piano lessons, leading her dance team or volunteering for a function at her church.

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of event s Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 30 Haunted Sioux Falls Tours 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30 - 4 p.m.

The Old Courthouse Museum Admission - $10 (605) 367-4210 or visit www.siouxlandmuseums.com Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 WEE Art 11 a.m.

Sioux Falls YMCA Admission - $20 - $30 (605) 336-3190 www.siouxfallsymca.org Oct. 6 Harlem Ambassadors Comedy Basketball Game 7 p.m.

O’Gorman High School Admission - Pre-sale ticket for students or senior citizens - $5; adults - $8. At the door, students or senior citizens - $6; adults - $10 Oct. 6 Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Reception for Donors and Annual Report to the Community 4:15p.m.

C. J. Callaway’s

Nov. 28th Shaun Johnson The Big Band Experience.

Oct. 7-9 10th Annual Pumpkin Picking Days 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Garden of Weedin’ - 48486 268th St., Valley Springs Admission - Free each pumpkin - $1

Oct. 7-9 2011 Autumn Festival An Arts & Crafts Affair Oct. 7: 11 a.m.; Oct. 8: 9 a.m.; Oct. 9: 10 a.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center Admission- $7 adults; $6 Seniors; Children 10 & under are free Oct. 8 Men’s health screening 9 a.m. - noon Scheels Sports Admission – Free, first 100 men in line receive ticket for a free health screening Oct. 8 Harvest Festival 11 a.m.

Strawbale Winery Admission - Free Oct. 8 & 9 Pumpkin Fest Oct. 8 - 10 a.m.; Oct. 9 - 12 p.m.

Country Apple Orchard Admission- Free Oct. 8 & 9 Showcase of Remodeled Homes 12 p.m.

Sioux Empire Admission - $5 per person Oct. 9 Jeff Dunham Show 5 p.m.

Swiftel Center, Brookings Tickts $45.50 www.Swiftelcenter.com Oct. 11 Global Designs and Wines 5 p.m.

Montgomery’s Furniture Admission – Free, space is limited To reserve your seat visit www.montgomerysfurniture.com

Oct. 13 Wining Women 5 p.m.

Strawbale Winery Admission - Free Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 PROMISE Community Lecture Series 6-7 p.m.

Sanford Center 2301 East 60th Street N. Oct. 14 Annual Sioux Falls VA Women Veterans Conference 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (registration 9:00 - 10:00) Holiday Inn City Centre Admission - Free - event for women Veterans of all eras Call (605) 336-3230, Ext. 7747 Oct. 14 & Nov. 11 The Ballroom Dance Club 8 - 11:30 p.m.

El Riad Shrine Admission - $10 Dressy/business casual requested (605) 212-4017 Oct. 15 11th Annual Sioux Empire United Way Reading Festival: “It’s Nursery Rhyme Time” 9 a.m.

Ramkota Exhibit Hall Admission – Free, a free book to every child who attends (605) 336-2095 or visit www.seuw.org.

Oct. 15 It’s a Girl Thing Shopping Extravaganza 4 p.m.

Swiftel Center, Brookings $3.00 with proceeds going to the Susan Komen Foundation www.Swiftelcenter.com

Oct. 15 USF Instrumental Ensembles Concert 7 p.m.

Call (605) 331-6667 or visit www.usiouxfalls.edu/music Oct. 16 Brookings Radio Fall Bridal Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3.00 at the door Details at Swiftelcenter.com Oct. 19-23 USF Theatre Production, “Broadway and Beyond” Jeschke Fine Arts Center Call (605) 331-6709 or visit www.usiouxfalls.edu/theatre Oct. 21 Paint the Night Pink 7 p.m.

Perspective, Inc. 196 E. 6th Street, Suite 100 Admission - $25.00 (605) 271-9877 or visit www.averathinkpink.org.

Oct. 21 HAIRBALL in concert with special guest ZZ-3 8 p.m.

Swiftel Center, Brookings Tickets $15.00 advance and $20.00 at door www.Swiftelcenter.com Oct. 22 3rd Annual University of Sioux Falls Community 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m.

USF Sanford Sports Complex Admission – call for details (605) 331-6791 or visit www.USFCOUGARS.com

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Dec. 1-3 USF Madrigal Dinners Oct. 23 USF Chorale Concert 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m First Baptist Church (605) 331-6629 or visit www.usiouxfalls.edu/music Oct. 28, 29 & 30 ZooBoo Oct. 21 - 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 22 & 23 - 3:30 p.m.

Great Plains Zoo Admission- Call Zoo for ticket prices (605) 367-7003 or visit www.greatzoo.org.

Oct. 23 Starlab Inflatable Planetarium 1, 2 & 3 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum Admission - $1 (605) 367-4210 or visit www.siouxlandmuseums.com.

Oct. 28 & 29 Halloween at the Jellystone Park Corn Maze Fright Nights 7-10 p.m. both nights, Oct. 29 - 1-4 p.m.

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Yogi Bear Camp-Resort

Admission - $8; $5 11 and under (605) 332-2233 or visit www.jellystonesiouxfalls.com.

Oct. 28th Boo at CTU Indoor trick or treating, safety talks with the police department and more! Bring your camera!

3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Colorado Technical University campus Call (605) 361-0200 or visit coloradotech.edu/Sioux-Falls Oct. 29 Fall Craft Show Hillcrest Church 4301 E. 26th St. Proceeds benefit The Power House tutoring center Oct. 29 Bootastic Halloween Party 12 - 5 p.m.

Teen Dance 7 - 10 p.m.

Ages 12 - 15 8th & Railroad Center Admission - Party: $3/child; $10/family; Teen-Dance: $10

Oct. 29 & 30 Dancers Under Construction Dance Workshop 8 a.m.

Halloween Dance for workshop attendees Holiday Inn City Centre (605) 373-9832 or visit www.midwestdancecenter.com Oct. 29 Women’s Health Screening 9 a.m. - first 100 women in line will receive a ticket for the screening Scheels Sports Admission – Free (605) 334-7767 or visit www.scheelssports.com.

Oct. 31 Trick or Treat in the Mall 6 p.m.

Empire Mall Admission - Free Nov. 4 & 5 Sioux Empire Hoedown XXXI Nov. 4 - 7 p.m.; Nov. 5 - 9 a.m.

Ramkota Exhibit Hall Admission - $35 donation

Nov. 4 & 5 PRCA First Chance Rodeo 7:30 p.m. each night Swiftel Center, Brookings Admission - $14.00 adult and $6.00 children www.Swiftelcenter.com Nov. 5 & 6 Benson’s Flea Market Nov. 5 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Expo Building (Fairgrounds) Nov. 5 & 6 Falls Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show Nov. 5 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Nov. 6 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sioux Falls Convention Center Admission - $6, children under 3 free Call Pat Minks (605) 929-3647 Nov. 6 USF Fall Choir Concert 4 p.m.

Central Baptist Church (605) 331-6629 or visit www.usiouxfalls.edu/music Nov. 7 52nd Annual Turkey Dinner, Silent Auction and Bake Sale 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 4:30 - 6 p.m.

1st United Methodist Sioux Falls Admission - ages 3 and under Free, ages 4-12, $6, Ages 13 and up $9 advance $10 at door.

(605) 336-3652 www.sfumc.org Nov. 9 16th Annual Boe Forum Speaker:Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland Augustana College 7 p.m.

Admission – Free, but tickets are required. www.augietickets.com www.augie.edu/cws

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Nov. 28th Shaun Johnson: The Big Band Experience 7:30 p.m.

Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Admission - $25 advance/$30 at door www.bigbandexperience.com www.ticketmasters.com Dec. 1 Tia Fuller Quartet 7 p.m.

Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Admission - Tickets: $36/$24 Call 605-335-6101 or visit www.sfjb.org Dec. 1-3 USF Madrigal Dinners 6:30 p.m.

McDonald University Center (605) 331-6709 or visit www.usiouxfalls.edu/music

Dec. 1 Tia Fuller Quartet

Nov. 11 & 12 Holiday Sioux Empire Arts and Craft Show Nov. 11 - 3 p.m.; Nov. 12 - 9 a.m.

WH Lyon Fairgrounds Admission - $3; 12 and under Free

Nov. 19 2011 Winter Wonderland Kick-off 6 p.m.

Falls Park Admission - Free

Nov. 15-20 USF Theatre Production, “Time Stands Still” Jeschke Fine Arts Center (605) 331-6709 or visit www.usiouxfalls.edu/theatre

Nov. 25 Parade of Lights 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Admission - Free

Nov. 18 & 19 Festival of Trees Gala Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Festival Nov. 19, 10-3 p.m.

Avera Prairie Center Admission Free Gala - $75

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Nov. 25 Sioux Falls Jingle Bell Run/Walk 4:30 p.m.

YMCA Admission - $25 before Nov. 19, $30 after Nov. 19 (800) 333-1380 or visit JBRSiouxFalls2011.kintera.org

Dec. 3 Breakfast with Santa 7:30 a.m.

Great Plains Zoo Admission - Call for tickets (605) 367-7003 or visit www.greatzoo.org Dec. 3 North Pole Carnival 10 a.m.

Active Generations Admission – Free (605) 336-6722 or visit www.activegen.org.

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A Bridge to Overcome a Hurdle Community Builders Rally for Foster Family

By Jennifer Dumke * Photos By Hauschildt’s Photography

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ith four little hands grasping one pair of scissors, a small group of children eagerly cut the yellow ribbon strung across a newly constructed wheelchair ramp in front of their home.

Hardly anything one would think a young child would get excited about. However, it was a morning of pure joy and gratitude as they watched their front lawn fill up with eager spectators who gathered for the occasion. “This is just a trophy,” Kathryn Van Zee exclaims while gazing at the newly constructed wooden ramp leading to her front door, “a trophy that was built with love.”

Just last month, Kathryn, who has been a foster parent for more than 13 years with her husband Wyatt, had to turn down displaced children with special needs. “It’s just devastating to not be able to accommodate them,” she adds.

Distraught over having to separate foster siblings if one was in a wheelchair, she quickly realized her home needed to be modified. But with her husband away on active duty in Texas, she was hardly in the position to build a ramp.

Luckily, help came knocking—literally.

While campaigning for re-election, District 13 Representative Susy Blake was visiting homes in her district when she first met Kathryn and was won over by her story. “I just knew this was something we needed to help her with,” Susy says. “It was really meant to be.”

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“This is a trophy that was built with love.” ~ Kathryn Van Zee, Homeowner

council of builders and associates called the Remodeling Council of the Sioux Empire. Led by Randy Bruner of Bruner Construction, their group had been plotting a volunteer project that would benefit the community. When they heard about the Van Zee’s, they knew it was a perfect fit. “We wanted to help a military family,” Bruner says. “Susy explained how this family needed a ramp for foster children and that the husband was away on active duty. We just knew this was the perfect project for us.”

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With donated materials, the team of builders and associates got to work one day while the family was away visiting their father in Texas. Charlie Beatch, project manager and owner of Beatch Construction L.L.C., modified her request for a modest v-shaped design and made it a full-sized ramp that met city code requirements. “Part of the focus of this project is to let the community know we have a bunch of good people that can make a positive impact as a whole,” Beatch adds. “It was great for everyone involved.”

Today, Kathryn proudly looks at her latest home addition as an open door for all types of children. “Being foster parents is so rewarding,” she says. “It’s a gift to serve children and the communiSFW ty.”

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Nora Christmas

A step back in time captures the Christmas Spirit with music and fellowship

by Margaret Pennock • Photos courtesy of Chad Cable

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ith a population of five residents, Nora is perhaps one of the smallest South Dakota towns on the map.

However, for Mike Pedersen, Nora has brought a transformation to his life, and to many others. A painting contractor, Mike has been enamored with music since he was a child taking music lessons from his grandmother. It’s for that reason he has brought the gift of music and friendship to Nora and the hundreds of people that come to visit every Christmas season.

Originally from Iowa, Mike has lived in Nora since 1973. His first home was unique in the fact that it was the Old Country Store. Having been in the right place at the right time, Mike acquired a disassembled pipe organ. As he and his friends completed the pipe organ, he thought it was “kind of neat,” so he wanted to share the blessing of this instrument.

“During the Christmas season of 1989, I put an ad in the paper to invite people to sing Christmas carols in my store,” he says.

To Mike’s surprise and delight, the response was an overwhelming success and 21 years later, Nora Christmas has become a holiday tradition for hundreds of visitors.

“A few years ago, as I stood outside and looked through the store window and heard totally awesome music coming from there, I realized I didn’t recognize a face to a name,” Mike says. “This has truly been an amazing experience, and I feel blessed that as long as people come and go feeling like they met someone, that’s what this is all about.”

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“It isn’t Christmas until you’ve been to Nora.” ~Mike Pedersen

Not centering Nora Christmas on faith, but certainly in tune with it, Mike says that it isn’t a church event, so songs like “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” are included in the program. “I simply provide the opportunity to share this special time together,” he says. “It’s all about the spirit and it’s kind of neat because you can come here as a stranger, and you get to meet people and go away knowing you’ve made friends. It isn’t Christmas until you’ve been to Nora.”

“The reason I started Nora Christmas was to form a sense of community. I think we’ve lost a sense of community with the advent of technology and as the years click by and people become more disconnected, I wanted to have some way to exchange some warm-fuzzies and reconnect.”

-Mike Pedersen Today, a group called Friends of the Nora Store, bring home baked Christmas goodies and help with hosting the event. Nora Christmas starts Friday evening following Thanksgiving and continues for three weekends on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Mike also opens his doors on Sundays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and also schedules small groups as requested. To make an appointment or for more information, Mike can be reached at 605.670.1455. There is no charge to enjoy this event, but donations are accepted to help keep “Nora on the map” and the address at 30707 475th Ave. Alcester, S.D. 57001.

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Two Times Two Equals Four A Family Unites in Marriage

By Mari Stensgaard • Photos by Amie Hansen Photography

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pring is a sign of new life and rebirth. Flowers sprout from the dull, winter-worn earth. Leaves pop and turn trees shades of deep green. Robins perch on fence posts and eggs hatch.

Last April, in the mist of spring, one egg very different from the rest hatched in Sioux Falls. Instead of cradling a baby bird, the plastic egg held a written clue that was accompanied by an engagement ring. Matt Stange proposed to Brita Prestholdt, and at that moment they began envisioning their new life together.

Matt and Brita met in March of 2010, and one of their greatest commonalities was their family focus.

Matt’s daughter, Kennedy, and Brita’s son, Jaxon, were at the center of their individual lives, and that’s what deepened their attraction to one another.

As wedding plans began to come together, Matt and Brita never lost sight of the fact that they were uniting families in marriage, in addition to two people in love, as Brita says.

Matt and Brita’s engagement was about four months long. They both wanted a summer, outdoor and waterfront wedding, so they chose a Saturday evening in August. They booked the Japanese Gardens in Terrace Park for the ceremony and the ski lodge at Great Bear Recreation Park for the reception.

“The ceremony was set up by Covell Lake,” Brita says. “We set up about 70 white chairs. We had white iron stands with hooks that we hung glass lanterns from and tied white and Tiffany-blue tulle from that lined the 30

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aisle. Matt and I stood on the steps under the large tree for the ceremony.”

As planned, Kennedy and Jaxon played major roles in the ceremony. Jaxon was the ring bearer, Kennedy was the flower girl and the kids also helped Matt and Brita pour the unity sand.

For the wedding, Brita wore an off-white dress. It was strapless, had lace overlay as well as beading and a partial sweetheart top.

“My favorite part of the day was seeing Brita for the first time,” Matt says. “Seeing her in her dress was the first real moment that day I got to think that this amazing, beautiful woman was going to marry me.”

Though the wedding was small and intimate with about 50 to 60 guests, Matt and Brita hosted more than 200 at the reception. In addition to a beautifully decorated party space with tall glass vases, hydrangeas, birch branches and lanterns in espresso, taupe, white and Tiffany blue, Matt and Brita served heavy hors d’oeuvres as well as cupcakes in five different flavors.

Also at the reception, Kennedy and Jaxon had special places at the head table. They helped Matt and Brita with their speeches, and the kids shared the first dance with their newly united parents.

“Matt and I talk about how very blessed we are to have so many amazing friends and family to love and support us,” Brita says.

For the couple, involving their kids in the wedding was important. Matt says he wanted Kennedy and Jaxon to be a part of it all.

With a bright future ahead, Matt, Brita, Kennedy and Jaxon have many more moments—many more springs—of life and rebirth to experience together. The big wedding day was just the first.

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SFW preserving memories

When the Fridge Gets Full…

Creative Ways to Store and Display Your Child’s Artwork

By Brianna Venekamp

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o you have a petite Picasso in your home?

If you do, you are familiar with how quickly children’s artwork piles up. Yet what do you do when you are running out of display room, but can’t bring yourself to throw anything away? Here are some ideas.

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only limited by the products offered on the website.

“I take pictures of all the crafts my daughter brings home,” says Kipley McDaniel. “Then at the end of the school year, I create a book through a photo website with her first day of school, her last day of school, her art work, and any other pictures I have taken throughout the year.”

You can print copies of the scanned images at home on good-quality photo paper.

“I cut up old artwork and glue it on note cards,” says Catherine Dekkenga, who has three children. “A bundle of note cards with their artwork on it and enve-

lopes make a fun gift for the kids to give to family and friends.”

Coasters are another fun way to display several one-of-a-kind creations. You can save yourself the hassle of cutting and use pre-made blank coasters. If you don’t want to destroy the original artwork, here again is where digital files come in handy. Most blank coasters are four inches by four inches, so either select or print artwork with that in mind. Then apply a layer of polyurethane to the top of each coaster to protect the image.

Preserve and Protect “Children’s art is a timeless masterpiece that is never ordinary because kids

are never ordinary,” says Tamara Dettler, the owner of You’ve Been Framed.

One client brought 12 pieces of artwork her children had created in elementary school and worked with Dettler to coordinate color and shapes and create a beautiful piece of art mounted in black satin frames. A “story wall” of this type is just one way to uniquely display and preserve your memories.

Inexpensive frames are a temporary way to display your children’s artwork, but professional framing is recommended if the piece is something you’d like to preserve.

“When people bring us children’s artwork, we always recommend or try to use archival mats and UV protective glass,” Dettler explains. “This will protect the image from fading, by blocking approximately 97 percent of the light.”

What about the rest?

Here are some other manageable and creative ways to display your child’s artwork.

“In our playroom, I hung a string across the wall for each child. They each used clothespins to hang and display their artwork on their own art wall.” ~ Amanda Reisner “Magnetic wall paint.” ~ Callie Schock “I take a picture of each piece of artwork then I load the pictures into a digital frame so they all scroll continuously.” ~ Kristi Curl Mandsager Hopefully these ideas, along with your own, can help you create unique collections of your child’s work that will last for years SFW to come. october/november 2011 • SIOUX FALLS WO M A N

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SFW future leaders

Inspiring Women to Greatness

Sioux Falls’ YWCA helps young women hone their leadership skills for stronger communities.

by Margaret Pennock • Photos by Hauschildt’s Photography

“The YWCA is a wonderful resource for our community. It provides quality programs that reach out to young women, mothers and grandmothers to make a positive difference. I do feel they’ve made that difference for me. I’ve seen all their hard work and how caring they all are. Their desire to make a positive difference in the community with their programs and their events is commendable, and I am glad I could be a part of that.”

–Andrea Hass

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he Sioux Falls YWCA has been a steward of the community for nearly 90 years, helping women and their families through community programs aimed at education, health, leadership and mentorship. Their mission has guided many women to overcome incredible obstacles and discover their inner strength to enrich not only their own lives, but also those around them.

Building on their prowess of empower-

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ing young women, the YWCA is excited to launch a new Women’s Leadership Program, a project supported by the Junior League of Sioux Falls. YWCA CEO Laurie Knutson says, “The remarkable part of this program is that it is based on what up-and-coming women are seeking—the experiences of leaders who have gone before them. The whole program is built around existing women leaders facilitating discussions around key leader topics, supporting participants in the devel-

opment of leadership plans and aligning them with a mentor to implement their plan. As in the past, the YWCA is committed to programs and services that respond to needs of the area woman and her family.”

Although the program hasn’t launched yet, two young women, Andrea Hass and Courtney Mendelson, have benefited from the powerful guidance fostered by the YWCA. For Courtney, a 25-year-old sales exec-

utive with Raven Industries, the relationship has been ongoing since high school.

“I was on the Spinster’s Dance committee where I had the opportunity to interact with every other Sioux Falls High School committee member,” Courtney says. “Being on that committee was quite the leadership experience for me, and the goal to continue in leadership roles led throughout college and after. It was an incredible experience.”

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Today, Courtney continues her relationship proudly serving on the YWCA’s Board of Directors. “I’m surrounded by wonderful women who are well-spoken and who always share great ideas, and I’m grateful that I’m able to learn from them and their experiences,” she notes. “As a young professional, I really look up to them and see them as mentors. For me, it has been an incredible learning experience.

It’s been very empowering to be a member of this group.”

Andrea Hass, an Augustana College student, had the opportunity to serve in an internship role last summer assisting with marketing duties.

“I didn’t know much about the YWCA before my internship, but I learned so much when I was there,” Andrea says. “It’s such a great place for women and their families. They promote events that get you up and moving and that are also incredible at building self-esteem.”

A wonderful benefit of the internship was the mentorship Andrea received from the knowledgeable and experienced staff.

“Approaching strangers has always been difficult thing for me,” Andrea says. “This experience really stretched my abilities and helped me grow professionally. I learned how to build relationships through visiting with leaders in the community. The internship taught me valuable phone skills and how to hold conversations with constructive messages because I was able to relate the importance of the YWCA to SFW the community.”

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SFW paying it forward

Giving Away the Ranch

By Jody Gust • Photos courtesy of Joy Ranch

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oy Nelson took in the beauty of each sunset that dipped behind the renovated church she called home. She rode a beloved horse across the 92-acre span of her ranch, grateful for robust health, a successful business and a lifelong dream acquired through hard work. Active in her church, Joy decided to share her little slice of heaven by hosting various events at the ranch. As more people experienced the beauty of her ranch, she found that her dream life began to “lose its luster.” In 1999, Joy Nelson made a decision that would forever change her life and touch the lives of many.

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“It had always been my dream to build my own horse ranch as I have been a lifetime horse lover,” Joy says. “In 1989, I bought the land where the ranch now

stands and started to develop it. I had been granted a truly blessed life. I found myself living on my horse ranch with a small herd of horses, dogs and cats, a lake, wonderful horse barns, a beautiful setting.”

While hosting events at her ranch, “I watched people’s faces, the fun, their joy, the laughter and the fellowship,” she recalls. “They loved it and I loved having them there.

There is a peacefulness and serenity at the ranch that cannot be explained unless you have spent time there.”

At that point, Joy became aware of a need for a camp where disabled individuals could go with the rest of their family to

camp and be given the same opportunities and activities.

Joy continued to cherish her life, but there was something still unsettling. “All I could see were the un-named faces of children who couldn’t enjoy what I was doing,” she says. “I began to realize that I sat on the first piece of the puzzle. Then the light bulb came on.”

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Joy’s soul searching led her to Lutheran Outdoors in South Dakota, and she willed her ranch to the organization. “I was feeling pretty good about all of that and back to the ranch I went – to ride my horses, walk the dogs, watch sunsets and enjoy all of it again,” she says. “But again, all I could see were children’s faces.”

Determined, Joy returned to Lutheran Outdoors with a plan.

“Why don’t we do this now, and we can all be there together, now, not later,” she recalls of that moment.

Since those first brainstorming sessions between Joy and Lutheran Outdoors, Joy Ranch has become a reality. “Joy Ranch is a camp that truly embraces the ‘All are Welcome’ mission statement,” she says. “We have found that the aging population loves Joy Ranch as they are able to get around the entire ranch even if they are expe-

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“I have noticed that most people who become involved with Joy Ranch become completely passionate about it.

Passion satisfies a deep spiritual need for connection.” ~ Joy Nelson

riencing mobility issues. There are many civic programs already doing day programming as we complete the overnight and dining facilities.

There will virtually be a program, a place, an interest for anyone who wishes to come – all denominations, the churched, unchurched, family reunions, weddings, and planned programming for all ages.”

Sharing about the design of the ranch, she says, “I have always been a lover of history and particularly the 1880’s time period. Joy Ranch is done in an 1880’s town fashion. When you park your car and enter the town, it is like stepping back in time to a simpler life, leaving the hectic world behind if only for a short time.”

At the ranch, Joy has merged décor and regional heritage. “There have been many great historical pieces donated to adorn the town,” Joy says. “The main street of the town is for foot and hoof traffic only, just as it was then. There is a boardwalk up and down the street for people to stroll on, just like old times.”

Crediting inspirational people she has met along the way, she says that the folks at Lutheran Outdoors absolutely caught the vision she saw and are carrying out the mission and vision marvelously.

“They are the most wonderful group of people and are a complete joy to work with,” she says. “There have been literally thousands of donors and volunteers involved with Joy Ranch, and they are a complete inspiration to me.”

“I am still experiencing all the wonderful blessings I had before at the ranch, in addition to some grander ones,” Joy says. “What life gives us by nature is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal. There are eternal things we are experiencing at Joy Ranch for sure.”

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style SFW Be a little avant-garde this season! Don’t be afraid to pick up a bold print scarf or a luscious leather jacket. Clothes are made to be transformative and fun, so don’t lose that edge as temperatures drop. In this section, check out how fall fashions can help you look slimmer and how to keep your hair healthy all year long. Read about a woman who knows the secrets behind a purse, and don’t miss a unique dining experience in Brookings. It’s never too late to try something new!

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Bad Hair Day… Everyday?

Identifying and changing unhealthy habits can help your hair

By Brianna Venekamp

If you’re struggling to grow healthier hair and you’re not getting noticeable results, examine your current lifestyle. Unhealthy habits can affect the health of your hair.

Exercise to increase circulation Exercise is essential for good overall health. Not only does your body benefit, but also your hair benefits from the increased circulation that regular exercise provides.

If your hair looks drab or seems to act up often, examine your schedule. Where can you fit in a 20 to 30 minute walk three times per week?

Get regular amounts of sleep

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Regular amounts of sleep help your body regenerate and reduce stress levels.

Most people need six to eight hours. How much sleep are you getting each night?

Give yourself more time to get ready Excessive blow drying at hot temperatures or vigorously combing out tangles creates damage that’s easily avoidable. Try to let your hair dry naturally as much as you can, blow dry on low and be gentle with the brush.

Avoid smoking and limit caffeine

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Smoking and consuming excessive amounts of caffeine are proven hair killers.

Limiting intake of these substances can make a dramatic difference too.

If you find areas in your life you can improve, try making even small changes and see what happens. Your hair will love you for it!

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No need to crash diet. Go shopping instead!

What’s the best way to hide a less-than-flat tummy?

The solution: shapewear. Not only does it smooth and reshape, but the support makes you more conscious of your posture, encouraging you to stand taller.

The best item to invest in is a high-waisted shaping bike short. It covers all the major problem areas in one—stomach, hips and thighs.

Are you self-conscious about your arms?

Triceps are a problem area for many women. Don’t feel like you have to avoid sleeveless garments, especially evening wear. Instead, find a shawl, sheer top or shrug to wear over.

Is baggy better?

When you feel you’ve added extra pounds, don’t go baggy. It will just make you look heavier. Instead, wear something tailored. Items that gently embrace your curves, without being clingy or tight, are the most flattering.

Should I avoid prints?

No reason to dress only in black or solid colors, but be sure to be selective. Prints should be scaled for your body. In general, it’s the space between prints that makes them unflattering, so look for prints that have overlapping images.

What types of style should I look for in pants?

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Look for pants with no pockets or pleats. Flat-front slacks create a line that subtracts pounds. These minimalist pants start slightly above your natural waist and extend all the way to your shoe tops, so legs look miles long.

Following these simple tips will not only help you look thinner, but also feel more confident—something that helps you feel prepared for any occasion!

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SFW style

Purses & Personality Fashion can be functional in more ways than one

By Mari Stensgaard

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purse tells a lot about a woman, and Pat McGill has the research to prove it. For more than 11 years, McGill has been studying the parallels between a woman’s personality and the purse she carries. Her studies have shown striking results, and now McGill is considered an expert.

“Whether you’re carrying a Valentino or a knock off, your purse is saying a lot about who you are and how you think,” McGill says. “There are handbags, clutches, messenger bags, laptop purses, pocketbooks, and duffle bags, and they all suit a different personality type.”

McGill, a former professor of social psychology and human relations, is now an author and an inspirational speaker.

She has written two books and has presented all over the country on a variety of topics, including purses and personality.

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statement purse, the catchall bag and the bag only a diva would carry.

“Women carrying a simple clutch is definitely left-brained,” McGill says.

“She’s logical and loves order. She is married only once in her life and knows exactly what’s in her savings account at any given time.”

McGill profiles the other three purses and pairs them with a type of woman. The statement purse is usually high-end and black or brown, and the woman

who carries this purse is usually confident and driven. She sits on a board, enjoys work and knows about the latest gadgets and iPhone apps.

The catchall bag, McGill says, is usually puffy and flexible and has a longer strap or two handles.

“You can put anything in this one,”

McGill says. “This person is a care giver. She cares for everyone and can see both sides of an issue or situation. She’s outgoing and is always the go-to for pain pills, gum, safety pins or Kleenex.”

The final purse, the diva purse, is the one with the glitz and glam.

McGill says the woman with this purse is right-brained, has piles of paper in her home office, runs late getting places and is always the one who keeps the party going until after hours.

In her studies, McGill has found that a woman will own more than 100 purses in her lifetime and by the age of 30 the count will be more than 20.

Nycole Nibbe, owner and manager of Tote-Ally Gorgeous Boutique in Sioux Falls, uses McGills theories on women and purses in her purchasing.

“Pat and her research have helped me buy handbags for my store because I know I have to look beyond the purses I gravitate toward,” Nibbe says. “I’m a rightbrain thinker, but I realize the purses left-brain women like are different in style. I aim at appealing all personalities.”

Though McGill’s studies are not an exact science, they are valid. She connects her observations about women and their traits, habits and personalities to that of other psychologists, but McGill knows that part of it is simply the draw a woman feels to a certain purse.

“A woman can look and look for the right purse, and then one day the right one will just call out her name,” McGill says. “Her personality will always be the deciding factor behind the buy.” SFW

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Travel Partners

5604 West 41st St. Sioux Falls, 605.362.6771, www.travelpartners.tv Baggallini rolling, carry-on tote and personal bag. Various styles available.

Prices vary

Raymond’s Jewelers

206 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, 605.338.7550 Hot Diamonds--A striking collection that exudes a simple, captivating elegance.

Prices start at $100

Montgomery’s Furniture

1725 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, 605.332.4400 www.montgomerysfurniture.com Think Pink! Pillows, candles, throws, lamps, accent pieces and lots more! Add an exciting pop of color to your home with colorful and unique pieces like these from Montgomery’s!

Prices Vary

Karen’s For Her

Park Ridge Galleria, 1708 S. Western Ave. Sioux Falls, 605.334.2951 Simon Sebbag is handcrafted in Israel. The line includes necklaces, earrings and bracelets in sterling silver & semi-precious stones. Prices vary

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5015 S Western Ave. Suite 140, Sioux Falls, 605.361.9229 Frassy Girl...Faithful, Rowdy, Apostles, Seeking, Serving, Yahweh... exclusively available in Sioux Falls at You’ve Been Framed Prices start at $20.99

910 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, 605.336.0316 www.HandyManHome.com Does your bathroom inspire you? If not, let us help by choosing or ordering a new onyx top to put the “wow” in your bathroom. St. Mary’s onyx has 68 colors to choose from, along with nine different bowl styles.

Prices starting at $184.

Winks Fine Jewelry

322 5th St., Brookings, SD, 605.692.4623 www.winksjewelry.com Always unique, never ordinary.

Wink’s Fine Jewelry offers a wide selection of diamond and other fine jewelry. 1.67ctw colored diamond flower pendant Price $1,995.00

Ethan Allen Design Center

2300 W. 49th St., Sioux Falls, 605.330.0642, www.ethanallen.com Nine Light Arcadia Chandelier.

Flame-shaped leaves and flowers crafted in gently curved iron swirls form a uniquely arresting piece. Distressed and leafed by hand in an antique-gold finish, this chandelier has dramatic presence over a dining table or in a living room.

Price $1,199

Bella at the Bridges

5009 S. Western Ave. Sioux Falls, 605.335.2295 Tickled Pink. Dream it, wear it, adore it.

New arrivals for fall.

Scarfs,hats, bags, jewelry Prices starting at $15

Pomegranate Market

Beakon Centre at 57th Street and Louise Avenue Sioux Falls, www.feedyourhappy.com ZUM Soap. Created using 100% pure essential oils, shea butter, goat’s milk and other natural ingredients, ZUM Soap leaves you feeling naturally clean and refreshed. Prices vary

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The Diamond Room

3501 W. 57th St., Sioux Falls, 605362.0008 www.The DiamondRoom.com Handcrafted in our store, this ring is for all women, families and friends courageous in the fight against breast cancer.

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Larchwood, IA, 712-777-7777 www.GrandFallsCasinoResort.com Hobo Wallet, Nally & Millie skirt, Jewelry, Hobo Purses, and Dusak Grey Top. Price range: $31.80 to $148

Cookie Jar

125 W. 10th St., Sioux Falls 605.978.0991 Need a time-saver for your holiday party?

Order our delicious pies!

Fruit and cream pies available whole or by the slice.

Call today to place your order. Prices vary

My Current Obsession

212 S Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, 605.336-3224 www.mycurrentobsessionsf.com Got cold feet? Get your snoozies on! Cozy little foot coverings in children to adult sizes available.

Prices $10.00-$12.00

Journals of the Heart

323 6th St., Brookings, 605.692.8118, www.journalyourheart.com SDSU scrapbooking paper.

Numerous styles and designs in stock with official registered logos and colors.

Prices vary.

Rainn Salon & Spa

5119 S. Western Ave. Suite 160, Sioux Falls, 605.521.5099, www.Rainnsalon.com New from Moroccan Oil. Volume shampoo and conditioner enhances volume, while providing moisture.

For all hair types and colors.

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Peachwave Self Serve Frozen Yogurt

Mahlanders Appliance & Lighting

130 N Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, 336-7798 www.mahlanders.com If you like this, you’ll love the chair!

This hand carved, white mahogany small bench, with an antiqued almond finish, is just one of our pieces of accent furniture that you’ll love for your home.

Price $349.

5009 S. Western Ave. Sioux Falls, 605.338.5152 www.peachwaveyogurt.com It’s Healthy. It’s Delicious.

It’s Fun. Fourteen different rotating yogurts with 42 toppings to go on top of your favorite flavor.

Prices vary by serving size.

Institute of Design & Technology of SD

123 South Main Ave. Sioux Falls 605.275.9728, www.idtsd.org Career Change - It’s Never Too Late.

Follow your passions and have a career in design. The Institute of Design & Technology of SD Interior Decor Program has been approved as an educational partner with the C.I.D. Price varies

SPRAY YOUR FAT AWAY

2701 S Spring Ave. Located in Eclipse Salon, Sioux Falls, 274-0080 One hundred percent safe and natural spray that triggers your brain to release nutrition from your fat to feed you. Regular Price $599; On Sale, ONLY $449

University of Sioux Falls

1101 W. 22nd Street Sioux Falls, 605.331.5000, www.usiouxfalls.edu Shop for new and used textbooks, as well as USF-themed gifts and apparel. Prices vary.

Dine

Where to A partial listing of some of the finest restaurants and dining establishments throughout the Sioux Empire.

A Taste of the Big Apple Larson Square 600 N. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 605.339.2400 www.atasteofthebigapple.com Cuisine: New York style pizza A Taste of the Big Apple features all fresh ingredients. Try The New Yorker, The Original or the Jersey Junker pizza that includes all of the toppings. Gluten free options are available too.

Queen City Bakery Near 8th & Railroad Downtown 201 N. Weber Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 605.274.6060 www.queencitybakery.com Cuisine: Baked goods and coffee Visit Queen City Bakery for Sioux Falls’ best confections. Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, biscotti, scones, muffins, quiche and more are baked in house every morning.

Stop by for a latte, cup of coffee or tea.

KRav’N 3512 W. 74th St. Sioux Falls, SD 605.274.3338 www.kravn.com Cuisine: American Enjoy a night on their patio or at the bar and enjoy some great eats. They’re known for their cotton candy too, so don’t miss it.

Nucci’s Italian Bistro and Gelato The Bridges at 57th 5005 S. Western Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 605.362.1444 www.nuccisbistro.com Cuisine: Italian Nucci’s Italian owner offers authentic gelato, Italian ice and coffee, desserts, paninis, homemade soups, pasta, salads and more.

Gluten free options are also available.

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Cookie Jar

125 W 10th Street Sioux Falls, SD 605.978-0991 www.Cookiejarsd.com Cuisine: Sandwiches, soups and salads Featuring made from scratch cookies, bars and breads. Cakes and pies available by special order.

POM Bistro 4815 S. Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 605.275.0200 Website: www.pomegranatemarkets.com Cuisine: Bistro Select from a menu packed with healthy and fresh lunch and dinner options.

The Phillips Avenue Diner 121 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 605.335.4977 www.phillipsavenuediner.com Cuisine: American Don’t miss the American diner favorites and comfort foods. Located in historic downtown, this diner serves breakfast, the classics and metro dinners. Have an old-fashioned malt or enjoy Seattle’s Best Coffee.

18th Amendment Bar and Grill 1301 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls, SD 605.271.1409 www.the18a.com Cuisine: Pizza, chicken wings and burgers With a full bar and great food, 18th Amendment is the place to watch the big game or go out for happy hour with the girls.

The Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge

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ho knew that when a Norwegian farm boy from South Dakota and an Irish Catholic girl from Chicago met, they would together be the beginning of a Brookings restaurant legend? Ron and Georgie Olson bought the Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge in 1966 and it’s still going strong, just like its owners.

Michael Johnson, Ron and Georgie’s grandson, is now the general manager of the family-owned business that is a Brookings mainstay. “We’re a food-obsessed family,” he said, smiling. “We’ve been in the restaurant business for several generations.”

Their menu shows a bit from the past and bit from the present. “It’s a good bal-

ance between time-honored classics and creative innovations,” he said. “There are still items on the menu from the early days, like liver and onions, French dip, burgers and steaks. In more recent years we’ve added new American style and ethnically diverse weekend specials that change every week.”

One of his customers’ favorites is the bacon wrapped filet mignon with balsamic grilled peaches. The five pepper filet au poivre was real hit, too – a supremely tender Angus tenderloin filet crusted with a cracked pepper mélange, pan seared and topped with a flamed cognac cream sauce.

They come for the food, they come for the nostalgia, but they also come for the Trevor’s Artisanal Ice Cream. Trevor, the restaurant’s own ice cream artisan, is known for his hand-made rich, creamy custard infused with flavor and churned into superb ice cream. His specialty flavors include coffee ice cream made with coffee from Cherrybean Coffee Co., pear-mango sorbet,

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spiced red wine sorbet, peanut butter banana, Guinness, caramel apple and candied bacon ice creams to name just a few.

“Monday is jazz and blues night at the Pheasant, Mike said, and it brings in a crowd of diverse people who all love the sounds of great live music.”

It’s a Brookings institution.

Come for the food, the ice cream, the jazz, or just a taste of Brookings, at its finest.

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SFW recipes Southwest-Spiced Roast Pork Tenderloin

Get Your Thin On 5K

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

Recipes courtesy of the SD Pork Producers.

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning on tenderloin.

Place tenderloin in shallow pan and roast In small bowl, stir together paprika, for 20-27 minutes until internal temperasalt, brown sugar, sugar, chili powder, ture is 145 degrees. Remove pork from ground cumin and black pepper until oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice tenderloin to serve. thoroughly blended. Makes 1/4 cup.

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Ham and Cheese Muffins 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 8 ounces ham steak, boneless, diced 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Lightly grease and flour 12 regular muffin tins. In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. Whisk together the egg, buttermilk and oil in a small bowl. Stir in the 62

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ham and cheese. Using a rubber spatula, stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not over mix. Spoon into each of the prepared muffin tins until 3/4 full. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from muffin tin and let cool.

Makes 12.

Bacon and Cheese Muffins: Substitute 6 slices bacon, diced and pan broiled, for the ham.

Sausage and Cheese Muffins: Substitute 8 ounces pork sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained, for the ham.

All-Star Pork Meatballs 1 pound ground pork 1 tablespoon onion flakes 3/4 cup corn flakes, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 egg 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, onion flakes, corn flakes, salt, pepper and egg.

In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar and dry mustard. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the ketchup mixture into the pork and mix well. Spray muffin tin with vegetable cooking spray. Form 6 meatballs and place in muffin tin. Coat the top of each meatball with the remaining ketchup mixture.

Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees, or until nicely glazed and internal temperature is 160 degrees.

Carolina Country Style Ribs 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs 2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 cup water, cold 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons molasses OR 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Place ribs in a large bowl or re-sealable plastic bag, set aside. In 4-cup glass measure, stir together vinegar, water, oil, molasses, salt, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper until salt is dissolved. Remove 1/2 cup marinade and set aside. Add remaining marinade to ribs; seal bag and marinate for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator. Remove ribs from marinade and then discard marinade.

Prepare medium-hot fire; grill ribs over indirect heat for 50 to 60 minutes or until pork is tender and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Baste ribs twice with reserved marinade mixture during the last 15 minutes of SFW grilling. october/november 2011 • SIOUX FALLS WO M A N

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SFW auto style

Cars Women Love It’s All About the Features

By Jill Funke

Lincoln Navigator

The Lincoln Navigator knows that ladies are looking for features that make driving easier, riding more comfortable and life more manageable.

Drivability in the Navigator is greatly enhanced by many features including parking sensors, backup camera and adjustable pedals.

The Navigator is even more friendly because of its power liftgate, power folding running boards and driver memory settings. Parents value the vehicle’s MyKey system that allows them to set speed and stereo volume limits to help keep their teen drivers safe.

BMW 3 Series Wagon

A solid reputation brings a woman peace of mind, and the BMW 3 Series Wagon does just that and more. Don’t be mistaken, this vehicle is not the wagon of the past.

Superior suspension and dream-like handling move the BMW 3 Series Wagon into a league of its own, while rearwheel drive helps it deftly maneuver almost anything winter can dish out. The wagon demonstrates its commitment to safety through antilock disc brakes, stability control as well as front seat, side and full-length curtain airbags.

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Mercedes-Benz GLK

The Mercedes-Benz GLK blends the features of a luxury car with the versatility of an SUV. Ladies like the dual-zone automatic climate control and eight-way powerfront seats.

Entertainment abounds through an eight-speaker stereo with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack. The smoothness of the ride is practically unmatched thanks to the GLK’s superb construction. No stranger to safety, the GLK is equipped with stability control, antilock disc brakes with brake assist and an array of airbags located in the front seat, sides, front knee and passenger pelvic area.

Ford Expedition

When a buyer needs towing and hauling capabilities similar to a truck, and wants handling like a car, they find exactly what they seek in the Ford Expedition. Ladies appreciate the fact that this SUV provides comfortable seating for eight.

They also love the ease in which they can stow and raise the third-row seats. To aid in entertaining the family, there are dual screens mounted in the headrests. The Expedition satisfies safety concerns by earning the best possible rating following frontal and side-impact government crash testing. SFW october/november 2011 • SIOUX FALLS WO M A N

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SFW travelogue

Riviera Maya

When You’re Ready To Leave Winter Behind

By Thea Miller Ryan • Photos courtesy of AAA Travel of South Dakota

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omewhere between the party atmosphere of Cancun and the historic Mayan ruins of Cozumel lies a place that makes its visitors replace their cell phone with a fruity drink and their wingtips with water shoes. Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is the best of places for complete relaxation.

The turquoise beaches and tropical breezes are the perfect cure for a South Dakota winter full of snow. The only white thing visitors see are the whitesand beaches, washed with the tropical blue water.

Resorts along the 80 miles of Caribbean coastline know how to treat their guests. The five-star Grand Velas All Suites and Spa Resort knows the true meaning of luxury and service. Their suites are spacious and look out over the ocean or at soothing jungle scenery. It’s an all-inclusive resort, meaning guests pay one price and that covers meals, drinks, snacks, some gratuities, 66

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“The brochures didn’t exaggerate the beauty at all.” ~ Danielle White

daily activities, nightly entertainment and non-motorized water sports. Children are welcome at the Grand Velas, as well.

If travelers prefer an adultsonly vacation, several of the resorts on the Riviera Maya offer all-inclusive packages for adults only. The El Dorado Royale A Spa resort by Karisma is a five-star resort specializing in romantic vacations for couples. Their guests indulge in gourmet cuisine, hot tubs and hammocks in all the suites.

Danielle and Toby White from Tea stayed at an all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya. “It was right on the beach,” Danielle said. “We did lots of snorkeling, collecting shells and drinking at the swim-up bar.”

They loved the sun and the water on their Riviera Maya vacation, Danielle said. “The brochures didn’t exaggerate the beauty at all.”

Rae Gene Larson of AAA Travel in Sioux Falls said Riviera Maya is a relaxing destination for South Dakotans seeking a break from the prairie weather. “It’s quieter than Cancun, but close enough to go to Cancun for shopping or snooping around,” she said.

Cancun is about an hour’s drive north of Riviera Maya.

In turn, travelers with an interest in natural history can catch a ferry ride to Cozumel, she said.

Cozumel is a nature lover’s vacation hotspot with Chankanaab National Park and the Punta Sur Ecological Reserve – natural shelters for marine turtles. Birders love the area, as well, for its rare bird sightings, and they have one of the best places to swim with dolphins.

Leave the parka behind in a snowbank this winter, and start planning now for a vacation to SFW Mexico’s Riviera Maya.

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home SFW Dale and Diane Jans are proud to say that their home has a story of transformation. Located in central Sioux Falls near the heart of Riverview Heights, their 1940’s home looks a little different now than it did in years past. Read about their unique contemporary-country style and décor, and be inspired by its functionality and charm. With natural elements and historical beauty, Dale and Diane’s home is truly unforgettable and one of a kind. Also, don’t miss collecting ideas for the newest trend in home decorating—table bling.

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ust like a tree, it takes years of nurturing and maintenance to grow into the splendid canopy of lush leaves and dangling fruits. The home of Dale and Diane Jans isn’t far off the mark when it comes to this natureinspired analogy. Originally designed in the 1940’s by famed local architect Harold Spitznagel, this two-story

wonder sits upon a bevy of beauty in

the Riverview Heights area in central

Sioux Falls. A quaint stroll along the curving roads reveals numerous hidden fortresses amongst the tall trees and gently rolling hills. But much like its neighbors, what makes this home unique was also a catalyst for potential buyers.

“When we first walked through the doors, we realized how much work it was going to be,” Diane Jans says with a smile. “This area is just amazing.

All the homes are unique.” Since most homes in the area are not new, it means a lot of love and labor will have to be given by the homeowners.

Today, armed with a binder packed full of before pictures, Diane recalls how they decided to proceed with purchase despite her previous vow to never take on a large remodeling project.

“It’s amazing how you forget what it’s like and how much work it is,” she says. However, being owners of Jans Corporation, a company that specializes in commercial and industrial construction, the couple felt confident in taking on this project.

“We love the fact that our home has a story,” she adds. They knew at the time of purchasing the property that the home was built for Benjamin and Sally Fantle, most notably known for their prominent downtown business, Fantles Department Store. Mr. Fantle, an avid scale model-train builder, worked with copper in the construction of his train engines.

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ecades later these unique items, left behind in the home and garage, have been uncovered. Diane has cleaned and polished several of the copper kettles, oil cans and watering cans, and has placed them throughout the home as accents. Still today, Dale and Diane showcase Benjamin’s old workbench in the lower level with as much pride as their new additions.

But aside from history, the Jans were also lured by the location. “I love nature, gardening and being outdoors, so being in this area was perfect,” she adds. Much like the exterior of the home, walking through the front door into the kitchen feels like you’re still outdoors.

Warm terra-cotta colored tile, crisp-white kitchen cabinets from Dakota Kitchen & Bath and rich grains in the granite countertops from Syverson Tile & Stone blend with the cocoa walls and wide plank wooden ceiling. The terra-cotta tile backsplash anchors the elongated window overlooking their backyard. With walls being removed and doors omitted, the space transformed into an open concept that includes a small office space and china display.

Leading from the kitchen is a large wrap-around great room that houses a dining area, game table and den. Although one of the final phases of remodel, this spacious area blends with the kitchen and has been designed to withstand the pitter-patter of feet from nine grandchildren.

“Our growing family comes over quite a bit – my grandchildren are my life,” she adds.

Not only does this family play together, they also work together. Jans Corporation, which started in 1982, is a family-owned business that helped in facilitating the home’s massive remodeling endeavors.

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Opting for a wide-plank laminate floor from Thornton Flooring in addition to contemporary furnishings, Diane not only created a space for family, but also enjoys the minimalist style. “When we first moved in, our dining room table needed to seat six people,” she adds.

“Today, we have seventeen people eating here,” she says. Extra space was added by converting a backyard patio into interior space, which not only created a larger dining area, but now allows for a corner sofa and game table.

Replicates of the large windows, along with the replacement of all windows from Dakota Millwork were added and accented with grommet-top woven draperies. A custom-built wrap-around cabinet features a wet bar and casual china display. A myriad of black-painted woods and granite give a more dramatic feel to the large space while the wide-plank ceiling with recessed lighting from Baumgartner’s Electric Inc. adds a contemporary yet country flare. “My husband and I both grew up in rural areas,” Diane says. “Our style is very contemporary-country, and I believe Sally Fantle was very contemporary, so this home really worked well in showcasing our style.”

The den not only is a favorite spot for this couple, but it also adds a touch of nostalgia.

Having experience in refinishing wood, Diane painstakingly refurbished the original built-in shelves and wide plank ceiling, and incorporated them into their current décor. “My husband loves a crackling fire,” she adds. So they kept the original corner fireplace, but made modifications for safety. Even an old radio, which can still be used, sits below their flat screen TV proving how state-of-the-art this home was in its day. october/november 2011 • SIOUX FALLS WO M A N

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he main level formal living room also quenches the yearning of yesteryear.

Original pine floors are encased with oak trim and have been restored to their original glory. Large windows give ample light and views of the lush outdoors while oak paneling has been stripped and whitewashed to blend with the neutral sage green walls. Crown molding was added in addition to custom-built bookcases, which flank an original wood-burning fireplace that has been converted to gas by Fireplace Professionals and enclosed with glass doors.

Tying all the natural elements together while making a grand statement is truly demonstrated in the foyer. Faux Visions Inc. finished it with a plaster effect and deep raspberry glaze. An open staircase features a unique architectural element—an original handrail leading to the second level. A large mission-style door with side windows from Dakota Millwork solidifies their style while a trio of windows adds an abundance of natural light to the darker hues. Brad Jans of Dakota Millwork, is credited for taking on this remodel endeavor. “We sandblasted all the trim and refinished it,” Diane says.

Despite all the modifications, the Jans family made sure to incorporate as many original elements as they could.

“We do things a little bit at a time,” she says. Their next main focus was on the outdoors and sunroom. While living in an established area is perfect for nature-lovers, it also requires maintenance. Extensive tree trimming, landscaping and exterior modifications were made during another phase of remodeling. The Jans also paid special attention to the screen porch, by converting it to a three-season sunroom, which is directly accessed from the living room.

“We just love to sit out here and have our coffee, read the morning paper and listen to the water cascading over the rocks just beyond the windows,” Diane says. Thick, slate flooring anchors the caramel-painted plank walls and wicker décor. Just beyond the sunroom, a quaint patio area is nestled amongst a plethora of plants, lush trees and a small waterfall. A cobblestone paver patio is a family favorite with quaint seating and a fire pit.

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And don’t forget the playset for the grandchildren. There’s no shortage on fun with more than two-acres of land that overlooks Sherman Park and the zoo. “We can usually hear the monkeys,” Diane says with a laugh. “Our grandchildren just love it. They also enjoy climbing their favorite tree during the warmer seasons and sledding down the backyard hill in winter. No matter the season, it’s a beautiful place to live.”

Just upstairs, the original master bedroom now joins the ranks as a guest bedroom. The master bathroom features hues of light lavender that blend with the original mirrors. An additional guest bedroom and full bath complete the upper level.

Despite sandblasting trim, restoring original floors and trimming back trees that are decades old, one of the best parts of the home is the main level master bedroom and bath. “I just look at this in amazement,” Diane says. Converting space from an original maid’s quarters into the master bathroom allowed for main level laundry facilities. In addition to convenience, this master bath has been finished in lavish textures and rich colors. Large, heated tile floors blend with the bronze metallic backsplash that proudly displays double sinks. The custom cabinets, by Jans Corporation, are finished in a dark, distressed tone to blend with the dark chocolate accents. A spacious walk-in shower complete with body sprays encompasses beauty with tile mosaic accents and glass block.

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true extension of beauty, the master suite is just as rich with cocoa walls, dark woods, chocolate accents and plush carpets from Thornton Flooring. Having built two-story homes in the past, Diane was very excited when she and Dale designed and planned the conversion of the attached two-stall garage into a main level master suite. “I just love that I can stand in my bedroom and look all the way down the hall through the dining room,” she adds.

“One of the reasons we considered moving from our previous house was that it only had a four stall garage,” Dale adds. With this home, we had the ability to build a garage to house my collection of cars and motorcycles.”

Upon the purchase of the property, Jans Corporation drew up plans to build a garage that would blend with the surroundings and the architecture of the house. The new garage was built as an eightstall garage with heated floors, trench drains, cabinets and workbenches. Two hydraulic car lifts and a motorcycle lift also provide a work area and extra storage for additional cars. An avid NASCAR fan, Dale received a special gift from his wife that put the finishing touches on his custom space. A television was mounted high on the garage wall so Dale can enjoy watching the races as he works on his toys. “This is definitely a man cave,” Diane adds. “And that’s just what we wanted, I’m just grateful I can park my car in there too.”

Today, after more than eight years of remodeling, Diane and Dale are still making small modifications, but are enjoying the comforts of their home and its lush surroundings. “Don’t ask us if we’ll ever take on another remodeling project,” Diane says with a laugh. “We’re very happy here and finally have the home of our dreams.”

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Pizzazz, Zing and Bling Table Trends that Turn Heads

By Jennifer Dumke

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ake the spice outside the shaker when thinking about your table top with unique spreads sure to please both the eye and the palette. Whether hosting a party or simply adorning your everyday look, tabletops are deserving of décor during dining and daily living. And the best part, most people already have the main ingredient: the table.

Now it’s time to think outside the tablecloth. But before you start shopping or arranging your savvy scape, the same design principals apply for tabletop designs as they do to interior decorating.

Scale, color, shape and theme are considerations to factor in to get the right flavor.

Sarah Raecke and Dawn Bures, both interior designers for Montgomery’s Furniture & Flooring in Sioux Falls, are skilled at assisting clients with their décor needs and have a bevy of ingredients to help anyone’s desire to inspire.

Popular tabletop accessories include chargers, cloth napkins and napkin rings, but the main dish is typically the china and centerpiece. “What’s popular right now is collecting beautiful dishes that complement each other, but don’t necessarily match,” Raecke and Bures say. “Both vintage and modern pieces can make for an interesting tablescape.”

When planning your look, it’s best to keep in mind what the use will be: everyday decor or party. The trick to a tasteful tabletop perfect for everyday living is to take cues from existing decor. “Anything that is not ordinary is what makes for an interesting tablescape,” they add.

A good start is to use the centerpiece as inspiration. Add in a trio of unique

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textures such as wood, flowers and fabric for a show-stopping style. The next consideration should be your china. Whether modern or traditional, select accessories that blend with your dishes.

Raecke and Bures say cuttingedge design looks for this year to include vibrant colors, ethnic patterns, delicate trims and golden metallics. Utilize accessories such as napkin rings, chargers, placemats and textiles to bring in the bling on the tabletop. “As a designer, we recommend the 60-30-10 rule,” Raecke and Bures says. “Use your preferred or dominate color for 60 percent of your table design, the secondary color for 30 percent and accent tones for 10 percent.”

If dressing your dining room for a party or gathering, there are extra factors to consider. “Always keep in mind that you want your guests to interact at your table,” they add. The biggest factor is keeping the height of the centerpiece at eye level. “More formal settings typically incorporate more pieces than modern or casual parties,” they add.

Take things up a notch by selecting bold hues, dramatic metallics, crystals and even feathers for a touch of glam. “A popular tabletop accessory right now is birds,” they add. It gives guests more than memories to take home with a small nested bird accessory on their plate. It can leave a lasting impression and enhance your tablescape.

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HEALth SFW Never forget to take care of you. Women are real fighters, but healthy living includes annual checkups and visits to the doctor. Too many are affected by breast cancer, so be reminded to do monthly selfexaminations by the stories of hope in this section. See how the American Cancer Society is promoting women’s health and how their programs foster women helping women. Also, read about the benefits of fertility acupuncture, as well as the prenatal care Sanford Health is offering expecting mothers.

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Laurie’s Story

Cancer survivor urges all women to be aware of breast health

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

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s a second-grade teacher and busy mother of four, breast cancer was not the first thought that came to Laurie Adams’ mind when she felt a lump in the summer of 2006.

“I’d just given birth a few months earlier, so I thought it was a clogged milk duct,” Laurie says, who was age 38 at the time. When the lump was still there toward the end of summer, she decided to get it checked out before she started work again teaching at Robert Bennis Elementary School in Brandon.

A mammogram and biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Laurie was scheduled for surgery, but in the meantime, a PET scan showed other cancerous lesions in her lymph nodes, liver and hip bone. “My doctor said we needed to have another plan of action,” she says, so Laurie was scheduled for 16 rounds of chemotherapy to shrink the tumors before surgery.

The diagnosis in a word was “shocking” for Laurie, who had just lost her dad to pancreatic and liver cancer the previous December. “All I heard with my own diagnosis that it was in the liver. I feared the same thing would happen to me,” she says.

During her treatment, the school hired a full-time substitute, yet Laurie went to school whenever she was able. ”Along with the side effects of chemotherapy, I dealt with anxiety and depression,” she says. “I never knew what anxiety and depression were until this experience.

School was my ‘happy place’ where I could go and get my mind off it.”

Her husband, Bob, took over the main childcare duties. “He was really like a single dad raising four kids,” Laurie says. He also went to every doctor’s appointment and chemo session with Laurie. “He was there for everything for me.”

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ther than it did.

After the chemo, which proved to be effective in shrinking the tumors, Laurie had a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Five years later, she remains cancer free.

Laurie is a Think Pink lady, and in that role she promotes breast health awareness, and serves as an honorary co-chair of the annual Avera Race Against Breast Cancer in May. She is not shy about urging friends, coworkers and acquaintances to be aware of breast health. She advises women to do self-breast exams, which is how she found her cancer. “If you feel something that’s not quite right, go in and ask.” She also urges women who are 40 or older to get annual mammograms.

She advises any woman who is newly diagnosed with breast cancer to find someone to talk to who has “been there, done that.”

“It’s tough going through cancer treatment,” Laurie says. “But it does get better. You don’t really know how many friends you have who would do anything to help you and your family. The outpouring of support from our community and church was amazing.”

American Cancer Society recommendations include: Annual clinical breast exams for all women Monthly self-breast exams for all women Annual mammograms for women age 40 and older, or women with a family history or other risk factors To learn more, visit www.

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Maintaining Grace and Dignity

Programs lead women to rediscover strength and self-confidence

by Margaret Pennock

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or many women, a diagnosis of cancer is devastating. Not only does it rock the foundation of their lives, but also it puts into perspective how important it is to maintain an outward sense of normalcy in a time that is incredibly tumultuous. Three programs supported by the American Cancer Society in conjunction with passionate volunteers have given women the opportunity to regain their sense of self as well as help boost their confidence in healing.

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special needs of women going through chemotherapy and radiation led by a licensed cosmetologist. Carolyn Hood, a breast cancer survivor shares, “I thought the class was great because I wanted to be able to keep both my hair and face up. It just makes you feel so much better about yourself.”

Avera cosmetologist and breast cancer survivor Del Lomheim leads the class and provides tips on how to counteract the outward effects of treatment. She says that every woman that comes in receives a complimentary makeup kit that’s valued between $250 and $300. “I demonstrate how to apply their makeup to help hide

the signs of treatment, as well as how to care for their skin, hair and nails,” she says. “Many of the women have a much better sense of self-confidence before they leave.”

Reach to Recovery The basis of this program is to pair a newly diagnosed cancer patient with a cancer survivor who is very similar in age, diagnosis and treatment. For breast cancer survivor Kristie Schreck, it has been an incredible opportunity to help others in addition to helping with her own healing process. “I went through training so I could be a resource for other women who

are diagnosed with breast cancer,” she says. “After undergoing my diagnosis and treatment, I was looking for ways to help other women going through similar situations. This was an opportunity for me to reach out and help a greater number of people.”

Kristie works full-time, but is able to fit the Reach to Recovery program into her schedule. “The way the program is set up is convenient,” she says. “You can contact people by email, a phone call, a visit or even a text message.

Hopefully, I can help ease the minds of people going through the same thing I’ve already experienced.”

Wigs and Wraps Linda Schulte founded Scarves for Hope in 2003 shortly after she finalized treatment for breast cancer. “I no longer needed the scarves I had purchased during treatment, so I donated them to the American Cancer Society,” she says. “In 2003, I wrote letters to my local newspapers asking for donations, so I could provide scarves free of charge for women going through treatment.”

Today, with two assistants and a fund from very generous donors, Linda has provided nearly 20,000 scarves to women in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. In addition, the American Cancer Society has a free wig program aimed at those who are uninsured or have insurance that does not pay for head coverings.

For more information regarding these programs, or to make a donation, please contact the American Cancer Society at 1.800.227.2345. Or visit their website at www.cancer.org SFW

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Fertility Acupuncture

Creating a Nourishing Environment for Hopeful Parents

By Jody Gust

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r. Tricia Schwartz-Smith says fertility is a beautiful dance of Yin and Yang. According to traditional Chinese medicine, when that dance is interrupted and harmony is threatened, it is time to go back to the basics.

Dr. Tracy J. Smith and Dr. Tricia Schwartz-Smith, a husband and wife team at Natural Arts Chiropractic and Acupuncture, have been specializing in the treatment of fertility for ten years and have made fertility acupuncture a main area of focus within their practice.

“Acupuncture has been used for fertility for thousands of years in far Eastern cultures, but acupuncture itself wasn’t used much in the states until the last 30 years or so,” Dr. Tracy says. “Its popularity has exploded in the last ten years. We do a lot of work with the medical community here in town. Sioux Falls is really fortunate to have such high quality providers like Dr. Keith Hansen, the state’s only reproductive endocrinologist.”

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beyond our forcing it. It’s on a different level, a simpler level. I like to describe it as a sense of peace.”

Instilling a sense of peace is one benefit. “Research has shown acupuncture will increase uterine artery blood flow,” Dr. Tracy says. “Think of it as a growing plant.

If you have a thick, rich pot of soil, the plant flourishes. That’s what we’re doing,

we are creating a rich, nourishing environment for the embryo to thrive in.”

“Our treatments vary depending on what people are doing,” she says. “If they are just trying on their own or using medications, we do treatments depending on where they are at in their cycle. When patients are going through IVF, our treatments change a bit. It’s based on research

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The Smiths say their success rates for pregnancy are around 70 percent. A good portion of women continue acupuncture after they become pregnant.

“Especially if there is any history of miscarriage,” Dr. Tracy says.

“What I love about acupuncture is that you treat the body as a whole. You just open up the channels and let the healing occur – the theory being the body knows what it needs,” Dr. Tricia says. “I certainly don’t know everything about what’s going on in the acupuncture world because it can be overwhelming, and I would never say I understand the body in its fullness because I don’t think anyone does.”

Both doctors agree fertility acupuncture is mutually beneficial for relaxation and assisting to create a nourishing environment for the opportunity to become nurturing parents.

“The idea of being an OB/GYN is very appealing to me,” Dr. Tricia adds. “Womanhood is very appealing. It’s amazing to see a woman’s journey through this progress, from seeing her sob because she dreams of carrying a baby, to seeing her with a stroller – especially when she has twins. I can’t help but smile. Now she is not sleeping for other reasons.”

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New Moms Together

CenteringPregnancy® Offers Information & Support

by Kristen Gevik - Sanford Health Women’s

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s Jennifer Bannwarth walked into the meeting room where her first CenteringPregnancy® appointment was going to be held, she wasn’t sure what to expect.

During her first prenatal visit, Jennifer’s obstetrician suggested she consider a new program, which brings women with similar due dates in for prenatal education and support in a group setting.

Although she liked the idea, she was a little nervous entering the room with a dozen women she had never met. However, as soon as the women started talking, the first-time mom-to-be knew she made the right choice.

“At our first meeting, people were asking questions I hadn’t even thought of,” Jennifer says, as she gently rocked seven-month-old Connor in her arms. “I knew immediately this would work perfectly for me.”

A Community Approach CenteringPregnancy, the first program of its kind in South Dakota, is designed for women to learn and develop relationships with others during their prenatal care.

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one-on-one time with the doctor to privately discuss any concerns and review their progress.

At CenteringPregnancy women receive education on labor and delivery, nutrition, breastfeeding and parenting. They discuss their experiences and share questions, supporting each other.

What started as a room of strangers became a support system, a group of people who were often experiencing the same kind of joys and problems that come with pregnancy, she says.

“As we went from month to month, we got to know each other,” Jennifer says. “I’d look forward to being able to discuss things with them, to know that something is normal and I’m not just being crabby or

crazy.”

Sharing Stories and Support Those differing backgrounds and experiences allowed the women to connect and learn from each other, she said.

“I went into this knowing a lot about having a c-section or what it is like to have a baby in the intensive care unit, but I knew nothing about having a natural birth,” Jennifer says. “I was the one asking, ‘now, how does that work?’”

The new mom says she was concerned at first that she wouldn’t get enough attention from her doctor, but discovered that the sessions gave her far more time than she ever would have gotten in a standard appointment.

“This time is dedicated to you,” Jennifer

says. “There’s no pager, no phones, no other patients.”

Mothers who have complicated or high-risk pregnancies are able to participate. They simply add more traditional appointments with their physician in addition to the CenteringPregnancy meetings.

A Better Experience The centering approach has been shown to improve outcomes for both babies and mothers.

Studies have shown that women who are involved in group prenatal care are more likely to carry their babies to term, breastfeed longer and have less post-partum depression.

Physicians enjoy it too, as it allows them to get to know their patients like Jennifer on a more personal basis. The women appreciate their time together too, she says.

Jennifer has kept in contact with one of the mothers who became a friend during the sessions. While she’s too busy to chat very often, it’s nice to have those connections, she says.

Today, as she holds up Connor, placing his cheek next to hers, Jennifer says she thinks her experiences with CenteringPregnancy have made her a happy and laid back new mother. When Jennifer and her husband left the hospital with their newborn son, she felt confident and prepared.

“I had no fear,” she says. “I wasn’t even nervous. Everyone was surprised at how relaxed I was, but I knew I was ready to be his mom.”

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Blepharoplasty

Enhance, Refresh, Rejuvenate Tired Looking Eyes

By Jody Gust

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o you suffer from eye envy?

Do you dream of rejuvenating your tired looking eyes? Taking that leap back in time to enhance your appearance may be just one magical blepharoplasty away.

Daniel Todd, MD FACS, Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat, simplifies the definition of the age-defying surgery. “Blepharoplasty is the term used for eyelid surgery,” he says. “Droopy eyelids can make you look older and can also impair vision.

Blepharoplasty corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags under the eyes that make you look worn and tired.”

While revolutionary, “This procedure cannot alter dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, nor can it change sagging eyebrows,” he explains. “If the brow is low, elevating that with a browlift is often considered as well. Laser resurfacing, fillers, and neurotoxins like Botox can also be considered.”

“Blepharoplasty removes the excess fat, muscle, and skin from both upper and lower lids,” Dr. Todd adds. “The results can be a refreshed appearance, with a younger, firmer eye area.”

When reviewing the details of the procedure, he says that in upper eyelid surgery the surgeon first marks the individual lines and creases of the lids in order to keep the scars as invisible as possible along the natural folds. “The incision is then made, and excess fat, muscle and loose skin are removed,” Dr. Todd explains. “Fine sutures are used to close the incisions, thereby minimizing the visibility of any scar.”

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And for the lower eyelid, “The surgeon makes the incision in an inconspicuous site along the lashline a n d smile cre a ses of t h e lower lid,” he says.

“Excess fat, muscle, and skin are then trimmed away before the incision is closed with fine sutures. Eyelid puffiness caused primarily by excess fat may be corrected by a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The incision in this case is made inside the lower eyelid and excess fatty material is removed.”

“Under normal conditions, blepharoplasty can take from one to two hours,” Dr. Todd adds. “It can be done under local anesthesia in the clinic, or with another procedure under general anesthesia.”

Recovery from blepharoplasty requires about a week and the patient is issued the assignment of cleaning the eye area for a des-

ignated period of time. “The eyes may feel sticky, dry and itchy,” he says. “Eye drops may be recommended. Bruising is variable and may last beyond a week.”

Certain activities and environments must also be avoided in the weeks immediately following the surgery. As for follow-up, “Permanent stitches will be removed in three to five days after surgery,” Dr. Todd says. “Selfabsorbing stitches will dissolve on their own.”

Dr. Todd adds that healing from a blepharoplasty does not require the eyes to be covered although ointment for dryness of the eye area may be used. There is a certain amount of swelling and bruising following the surgery and cold compresses and head elevation while lying down will relieve discomfort and promote healing.

Blepharoplasty is considered a cosmetic surgery and is not generally covered by insurance.

Although, “Surgery to correct or improve vision or surgery for eye deformity or injury may be reimbursable in whole or in part.” Dr. Todd says.

If blepharoplasty appeals to you, remember this. “As with all facial plastic surgery, good health and realistic expectations are prerequisites,” Dr. Todd says. “People with circulatory, ophthalmological or serious medical conditions must rely on the diagnostic skills of their own personal specialists to determine whether blepharoplasty is an option to consider.

Patients with dry eyes, ptosis or lax lids may not be good candidates for this surgery.”

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Brigitte Gross:

Reaching New

Heights

Good Balance, Strong Faith & Amazing Abilities Aspire Young Athlete to Go for the Gold

By Jennifer Dumke Photos by Cheryl Elbers Epic Multimedia

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hile most college students have their eye on receiving a diploma, Brigitte Gross, a junior at the University of Sioux Falls (USF) has another dream— the Olympics. Even though her eye may be on the torch, one would never know after simply meeting this humble young woman.

After sweeping a college camp tryout with a record-breaking sprint that sent local coaches in a flurry for recruitment, two years later she certainly hasn’t disappointed. In fact, she has excelled far beyond expectations. Today, she is vying for the Olympic trials in the field of pole vaulting, one of the most exciting and difficult sports. Yet, having the title of national champion isn’t necessarily what sets Brigitte apart. It’s her balance.

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Growing up in Huron, SD, Brigitte Gross lived the quintessential small-town life. Qualifying for an international event where thousands of the top athletes from around the world come together to compete wasn’t always her goal. Her mother is a former high school coach with a keen eye on training young athletes, and her father is a farm boy with a talent for singing. With her twin sister, Bethany, and younger brother, Andrew, the Gross kids enjoyed a variety of activities ranging from singing in church to softball.

However, one would argue that the makings for an Olympic athlete were ever present.

“I was involved in just about every sport,” Brigitte says. “I especially enjoyed dance.”

Brigitte spent twelve years taking dance lessons and is skilled at everything from hip-hop to ballet.

After 16 years in Huron, the family moved to Alexandria, S.D. which proved to be a good move for many different reasons. Brigitte continued to hone her track and field skills often competing against her twin sister, Bethany.

“She’s very athletic and had more fire than me,” she laughs. “I hated being in her shadow, which drove me to compete even harder.”

A good balance both on and off the field is a priority for Brigitte. However, on the field, her years of dance training has given this young woman a unique ability to control her body and project her to new levels in one of the most exciting sports.

“Every kid watches the Olympics and dreams about being part of it,” she says. “I never thought I would be having this opportunity, especially in pole vaulting. I still haven’t completely grasped it yet.”

Though she hasn’t, her coach certainly has. Reid Ehrisman, associate head coach at USF, has known Brigitte since high school. Her whirring run at camp tryouts three years ago turned coaches’ heads and sent them on a mission to recruit the young talent.

“We asked her to run again because we couldn’t believe how fast she was,” Coach Ehrisman adds.

However, Brigitte wasn’t initially on board with going to a local school. “I never thought I would be here in South Dakota,” Brigitte laughs. “But here I am, and now I’m so grateful to be at USF.” Even though she loved attending a small high school, she knows she wasn’t pushed to her limits, which proved to be beneficial in her career today.

Yet Brigitte’s memories of growing up extend past the grueling training and frequent competitions.

“My parents believed in letting us take the lead when it came to activities,” she adds. In fact, one of her fondest memories is belting out Steve Green songs with her siblings in church. “They exposed us to everything, then we chose what we wanted to pursue,” she says. And while her body was taking her to new levels, her voice was paving her future.

Today, despite her athletic dreams, Brigitte is pursuing a degree in music education at USF. “I believe in having a good balance in my life,” she says. “I love sports and that will always be my life, but I also enjoy music and want to be a teacher after I graduate.”

In fact, the national champion in pole vaulting can often be found on the stage performing numerous theater productions at USF. “I really like it here because students can have a variety of interests,” she says. “Just because I’m an athlete doesn’t mean I can’t be involved in theater and choir.” october/november 2011 • SIOUX FALLS WO M A N

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After just one year, Coach Ehrisman noticed her talents soar and planted the seed to quality for the Olympic trials after she won numerous national championships.

“Last year was great, she is a two time national champ, which is a pretty big deal,” he adds when reflecting on Brigitte’s skill. She took both indoor and outdoor national championship titles at the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) level. However, she still has a lot more to prove. “In the elite world of athletics, that’s all they do is train and compete,” Coach Ehrisman says.

“With Brigitte, she has multiple talents and I admire her ability to balance it all.”

Aside from training, schedules, nutrition and even sleep routines, Coach Ehrisman and Brigitte share one more important vision—a strong faith.

“God has blessed Brigitte with these amazing abilities, she knows not to squander them,” he adds.

This summer, one of Brigitte’s highlights was delivering a keynote speech at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) conference. “I believe my faith has brought me here to this university and to this program,” she adds. “Speaking at

“My parents believed in letting us take the lead when it came to activities... they exposed us to everything, then we chose what we wanted to pursue.” ~ Brigitte Gross

Left To Right: Brigitte, Bethany, Greg, Melody and Andrew

the FCA was a great opportunity to share my story with others.”

A story that includes a compilation of triumphs, decisions and even challenges, from a competitive twin sister to a small-town upbringing, Brigitte knows that doors have been opened and closed for a reason.

“I like to put people in their place who judge me,” she says.

“I enjoy proving them wrong when they say I can’t do something.”

Although referred to by her coach as a “humble champ,” she certainly displays the competitive spark that has gotten her where she is today.

“She hasn’t hit her peak yet, and that’s a good thing.” Coach Ehrisman says.

Every year, she adds height to her jumps, which puts her in the running for Olympic trials next summer.

“In the world of track and field, injuries can really set you back so you never know what the future holds,” Coach Ehrisman adds. “But I do know that she has a great perspective and I’m confident she has what it takes.”

For now, Brigitte continues to train and pursue her degree.

Yet her focus on balance is ever present as she often wanes activities in lieu of her tight schedule.

“I’m having a great time,” she says. “I still have a social life that includes spending time with my boyfriend and friends and participating in theater and musicals.”

Today, a national champion.

Tomorrow, possibly an Olympian. Despite what the future brings, the one thing Brigitte already has won is the game of living life with balance and faith.

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A Heart Worth Its Weight in Gold

By Jody Gust • Photo by Hauschildt’d Photography

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n August 27, Cathy Byington laced up her walking shoes as a participant of Create Hope, Inspire Change and Celebrate Success.

Cathy’s enthusiasm for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk can be attributed to her passion for volunteerism and to a personal experience that changed the course of her life, and the very beat of her heart.

SFW: Cathy, what is your story with heart disease?

Cathy: My heart problems began more than eight years ago when I found out I needed a new Mitral valve. During the failure of the valve, my heart had become enlarged and inefficient and I was diagnosed with heart failure. This led to my receiving a defibrillator/pacemaker combination and a referral for transplant evaluation. After being listed for the heart transplant at the University of Minnesota, I suffered renal insufficiency, which resulted in being listed for a kidney transplant also. Twenty-six months passed and I received the call that there were organs available. That was more than four years ago, and each day I feel better and more alive. Like many who survive a life-threatening experience, I have a new appreciation for each day and try to pack in as much as possible!

SFW: Is there a volunteer role that allows you to share your personal experience with heart disease?

Cathy: My greatest passion is health care— especially that which deals with the heart. I am currently president of the local chapter, No. 214, of an international group called Mended Hearts. Our members staff the surgery waiting room at the Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota and are assigned patients to visit by the Cardiac Rehab staff. Our goal is to inspire hope in those with heart disease. We 106

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hope the patients find it comforting to visit with someone who has experienced their fears and concerns on a first-hand basis.

SFW: Do you have insight to share with people struggling with heart disease?

Cathy: Heart disease is so prevalent and can impact our lives in so many different ways. It can be a random event or an on-going family challenge. I find that surrounding yourself with positive friends and caregivers is one way to become stronger mentally and emotionally. This ultimately aids your physical wellbeing. Education about what to expect and opportunities for health care is crucial. Heart disease is not something to put on the back burner. You should be proactive in your treatments. No question is a stupid question when you are dealing with your health. Caregivers have a huge role in heart disease, and it is important that they take care of themselves too.

SFW: What was your role in the Heart Walk this year?

Cathy: My involvement in the Heart Walk is very dear to me. I have participated for the last four years and have been a team captain for the last two years. This year I took on that role again and have assisted in the planning and fundraising. My life was so directly touched by the research that this great event helps fund, and I can’t say enough about it. I would encourage everyone to participate in next year’s event and see the wide age range of people impacted by the disease.

SFW: Do you have words of wisdom to share with female readers?

Cathy: I believe that women are more susceptible to letting their health slide, as we are the fixers in many circumstances. We just work through what we think might be a minor problem, but be sure to listen to your body.

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Sioux Falls Woman

A profile of area artists and their recent work that have caught our eye.

Sheila Agee Carrying the Story of the Land Sheila Agee’s art carries the story of her life in a wandering path from Arkansas to Aberdeen, and Oregon to “home” in Sioux Falls. It’s the big skies, rivers and landscapes South Dakota offers that give her work a place in many Dakotans’ hearts and homes.

“I returned to South Dakota after completing my MFA in painting at the University of Oregon,” she says. “After two

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decades as an art administrator, I returned to painting.” Her favorite subjects include “whatever nature has to offer – hoping to capture the light of the sky or reflect on the essence of a more intimate detail.”

She loves painting the narrow winding creeks of South Dakota – the ones that are “carrying the story of the land from one place to another.”

Her impressionistic East River landscapes in oils are on display at the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings until October 23 as part of the South Dakota Artist series, featuring ceramic artist Ben Suga and Sheila. December 7, she opens “Crossing the Threshold: Geography and Spirituality” with Ann Pederson at the Center for Western Studies on the Augustana College campus. The show features paintings by Sheila and prose by Ann, an Augustana College religion department faculty member.

See more of Sheila’s work at www.sheilagee.com

Working Together on Art

By Thea Miller Ryan

Collaborative art projects like the one by Sheila Agee and writer, Ann Pederson, at the Center for Western Studies are a great way for two talented people to show their strengths. Even Picasso tried it.

Picasso’s collaborative work in the Parade Ballet in 1917 was critically acclaimed by intellectuals, but actually caused riots in the streets because of its controversial style.

Picasso’s set and costumes were cubist, something never seen in ballet before. Working with writer Jean Cocteau, composer Eric Satie and choreographer Léonide Massine, they created a ballet for the Ballets Russes that actually resulted in Satie serving a jail sentence for the riots that ensued.

Not all collaborative work is so controversial. South Dakotans Vicki Kessler and Donna Kjonaas are both fiber artists. “The process is enriching for us on many levels. We sense that our evolution as artists is accelerated by working in a true collaborative style, from conception of an art piece to finishing touches,” Donna said.

Tim Hoheisel of the Center for Western Studies said, “From illuminated manuscripts and bibles in Europe to American Indian ledger drawing books on the Great Plains, artists have collaborated with each other for centuries.

Artistic collaboration brings out ideas and perspectives not necessarily achieved by individual artists.”

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Smiles at Remington Pointe New Location Blends Technology with Patient Care

By Margaret Pennock • Photos by Hauschildt’s Photography

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or the past 14 years, the Center for Restorative and Laser Dentistry has provided state-of-the-art technology to patients. Always focused on providing excellent care for the entire family, founder Dr. Scott Munsinger chose to expand his business after outgrowing his current facility.

“Technology has changed our practice so dramatically that when we ran out of space and needed to relocate we decided to change our name as well,” Dr. Munsinger says. “We’ve incorporated the use of lasers to revolutionize the procedures we’re doing. In addition, we chose to focus on the comfort of our patients including soothing lighting and colors, sound masking from room to room, televisions and heated massage chairs. Basically everything we could think of to make the experience better and to make a visit to our office an enjoyable experience. We feel our new name, Smiles at Remington Pointe, really reflects the focus of our new practice.”

The blend of technologically advanced techniques and dentistry methods has created not only a top-notch facility, but also it has created a pleasurable experience for its patients.

“We’re incorporating lasers that allow me to do fillings that don’t require anesthesia most of the time,” he says. “That means no numb lip and no discomfort. In fact, we even have kids that say it was fun.”

In addition, Dr. Munsinger notes that new laser therapy can also halt gum disease that was previously untreatable.

“Our hygienists use a laser that gets amazing results with gum disease,” he says. “We are providing innovative new therapies and essentially curing many patients of gum disease issues.

Patient comfort is number one for us. When we have people that ask to stay longer, it makes me think we’ve really done what we have tried to achieve. Our goal is to encourage preventative

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care, but if needed we can restore quickly, easily and painlessly.”

Smiles at Remington Pointe is a general service family restorative practice and is currently accepting new patients.

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The Feeling Every Body Wants!

New Massage Spa Reels in Regular Relaxation

By Jennifer Dumke • Photos by Hauschildt’s Photography

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espite its name, there’s no need to be envious of those who frequent the massage clinic. Massage Envy Spa, located in the Beakon Centre, is pioneering the concept that frequent trips to the table are the best way to reap the full benefits of massage therapy.

Owner and manager Jen Devine says that Massage Envy Spa offers guests a wide variety of therapeutic massages in addition to exclusive healthy skin facials. From hot stone to deep tissue, Swedish to reflexology, their rejuvenating massage therapies are administered by professional estheticians and licensed massage therapists.

Aside from the diverse options, one unique feature of Massage Envy Spa is availability. “We believe in offering wellness plans that are affordable and attainable on a regular basis,” Devine adds. These customized plans resemble that of a fitness club and can be utilized at any one of their 700 locations nation-wide, which is ideal for travelers. “This plan is unique because it encourages people to receive regular massage by offering monthly memberships and having evening and weekend hours,” she adds.

And don’t let the “spa” in the name fool you. This state-of-the-art clinic features 13 dedicated rooms, including one couples room. “I truly believe in the benefits of massage therapy, so every effort has been made to make this facility pleasing for everyone, no matter what age or gender,” she adds. “To receive the true benefits of massage, it’s important to build this form of therapy into your monthly regime.”

In addition to massage therapy, Massage Envy Spa also offers Murad healthy skin facials, including, AHA Rapid Exfoliator Anti Aging facial, Environmental Shield Vitamin C Infusion Facial, Clarifying Enzyme Acne Facial and a Sensative Skin Facial. “It’s really a package deal: you can restore and strengthen the health of your skin with a restorative facial and relax muscles plus soothe aches and pains with a customized massage.”

“We’ve got some truly amazing massage therapists and estheticians, and they’re available for appointments 88 hours per week, including weekdays until 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays until 6 p.m.,” Devine adds. “It’s about taking the time, just one hour a month, to do something that benefits both mind and body.

Whether you’re looking for stress relief, to relieve aches and pains or a skin refresher, Massage Envy Spa has it, offering an affordable, convenient approach to soothing and relaxing wellness in a professional environment.

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Pure Image

Breast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Additional Reconstructive Services

By Jill Funke •Photos by Hauschildt’s Photography

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n 2009, Lisa Ladenburger was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy, and during the final stage of reconstruction, Ladenburger went to Rachell Hall in Phoenix. At that time, the Sioux Falls resident was already thinking about providing final phase reconstructive services in Sioux Falls.

“I think the seed for me becoming a breasthetician was planted at Rachell Hall when I asked their staff numerous questions about the procedure and their training,” she says.

As she learned more about the training and certification process to become breasthetician, Ladenburger sought advice from those closest to her. Her husband told her he thought it would be great, and her best friend exclaimed, “That could not be more perfect for you. We need this available here.”

To earn her national breasthetician certification, Ladenburger completed classroom and hands-on training in several areas including understanding breast cancer, billing medical insurance, plans of treatment, breast anatomy, physical evaluation, post procedural care and anesthetics. The certification process went well, and Pure Image Breasthetics was invited to rent space in the same building as Acucare Physical Therapy. Through portable equipment, Ladenburger can also offer services in other clinical settings.

Pure Image Breasthetics uses a repigmentation or tattooing process on the breast to help restore as much natural beauty as possible.

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L a de n bu r ge r, the Women’s Health and Cancer Act requires that all insurance companies that provide coverage for mastectomy treatment must also cover all options of reconstruction, including a tattoo or regimentation procedure. Having knowledge about the act helps Ladenburger advocate for her patients with their insurance companies.

“I work very hard to get insurance companies to cover breast repigmentation or tattooing,” Ladenburger says.

Realizing that cancer patients have often already been dealing with their insurance companies on claims submitted during the various phases of their cancer treatment, her greatest desire is to help them avoid any additional hassle.

As a certified breasthetician, Ladenburger draws on her own very personal experiences with breast cancer and the reconstruction process. After experiencing the scars of surgery as well as the emotional upheaval and the realization of the impact breast cancer has on a woman’s intimate relationship with her spouse or partner, she can identify with all of her patients and appreciates her role as part of their reconstruction team. Ladenburger

advises, “Each woman has a different story and a different journey. It’s great to feel like I make a difference with each one.”

Since becoming a certified breasthetician in January, Ladenburger has been performing repigmentation or tattooing procedures on patients in Sioux Falls. She says that every woman she has helped has hugged her, which serves to reinforce the belief that she followed a true calling when she began Pure Image Breasthetics.

Through her own healing process, Ladenburger admits that it has been very therapeutic for her to help others.

“Everything I went through during my breast cancer journey led me to this,” she says. “I am so grateful that I can have a long term, meaningful impact on so many SFW other breast cancer survivors.”

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Kloset Karisma

Close Quarters a Fabulous Fit for Unique Boutique

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By Jennifer Dumke • Photos by Hauschildt’s Photography

hen friends Jill Nelson and Heather Walker first stirred up the idea to convert a walk-in closet into a boutique, there were a few skeptics. But just months after opening their doors, Kloset Karisma is becoming a hot spot for those seeking a unique shopping experience. Located in the Champion Cheer & Dance building, this quaint space was entirely transformed in the matter of months to replicate a “dream closet” complete with hanging racks, bureaus and shelves. Co-owners Jill and Heather say their boutique specializes in casual wear for the active lifestyle and they’ve seen a wide range of customers come through the doors. “We market to a variety of clients and really offer that personal shopping experience,” says Heather. And with a small space comes a small inventory, but that’s part of the shopping experience at Kloset Karisma. “Our store offers unique lines of casual clothing,” adds Heather. “We want our shoppers to know they have a one-of-akind so we don’t reorder when we sell out of a size or color. Our philosophy is that there are just too many cute things out there!”

Currently, Kloset Karisma is open limited hours that are only listed by logging on to their facebook page. But they often find themselves adjusting their schedules to accommodate their most important priority; family. “We both have children and didn’t want to give that up,” adds Jill. Starting small was a great way for the new business owners to “get their feet wet” without having to make major sacrifices or commitments. “We open and close our doors when we need too, but customers can always call me to ask about hours or schedule a private party,” adds Heather.

And this boutique, run by busy moms, caters to their customer’s equally active lifestyles and budget. “We offer boutique items without the boutique prices,” adds Jill, who despite not having prior retail experience utilizes her bookkeeping skills. “We literally just came up with the idea to open a boutique while chatting at a sporting event,” says Heather, who confesses a catalyst for their business venture was a friend who opened a similar boutique out-of-state. “We both have shopped our entire lives and knew what type of lines we wanted to carry,” she adds. “We would say that no other boutique offers what we have.”

From tunics to tanks, jeans to jewelry, Kloset Karisma is one of the best kept shopping experiences. “I see our business growing,” says Heather.

And who knows, they may one day outgrow their closet, but for now, they like keeping things cozy.

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