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We’re celebrating 15 years of Sioux Falls Woman Magazine with some exciting new changes! We may have an elegant new logo, but no worries—we’re still the same owners and will continue giving you the magazine you know and love. Our pages have been brushed up allowing for a refreshing new feel, and overall the magazine is updated keeping things smooth and pleasant.
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April 7
The Big Grape
7:00 pm | Prairie Center at Avera McKennan
Admission: See website for details www.avera.org/support/mckennanfoundation/the-big-grape
April 7 & 8
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
7:30 pm | April 7
2:00 pm, 7:30 pm | April 8 Washington Pavilion
Admission: See website for details www.washingtonpavilion.org
April 11
BPW Conflict Management – How to Deal with a Difficult Person Using Reason
11:45 am | CJ Callaways
Admission: See website for details www.siouxfallsbpw.com
April 13
EmBe Tribute to Women
5:00 pm | Washington Pavilion
Admission: See website for details www.embe.org/tribute
April 13
Who’s Owl! Youth Acrylic Painting
6:30 pm | Sioux Falls Instructional Planning Center
Admission: $25
www.sf.k12.sd.us/our-district/ community-education
April 14
Midco Aquatic Center – Flick and Float
2:00 pm | Midco Aquatic Center, Spellerberg Park
Admission: Active Swim Pass or Daily Admission
April 15
Peppa Pig Live!
5:00 pm | Washington Pavilion
Admission: See website for details www.washingtonpavilion.org
April 21
Cupid’s Arrow! Couples Archery
7:00 pm | Archer Outfitters
Admission: $25 (605) 267-7999
www.sf.k12.sd.us/our-district/ community-education
April 21
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
8:00 pm | Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater
Admission: $37/$45 single tickets, $12 with student ID sfjb.org
April 23
Lifescape’s 25th Annual Pancake Benefit
7:30 am | Sioux Falls Convention Center
Admission: $5 in advance, $7 at the door www.lifescapesd.org
April 26 & 27
Now What? Conference 2017
8:00 am | Washington Pavilion
Admission: Varies 2017.nowwhatconference.com
April 28
Bloom – Fundraising event of art, music, cocktails and more for the Boys & Girls Club
7:00 pm | Grand Falls Casino & Resort
Admssion: $50 Contact Lisa Verdin 605-306-5335 bgcsiouxempire.org/bloom
April 29
Ties & Tiaras – A Father/Daughter Dance 4:30 pm | Sioux Falls Convention Center
Admission: $30/couple www.tiesandtiarassf.com
April 29
Arts Night 2017: Represent
5:30 pm | Washington Pavilion
Admission: $125 www.washingtonpavilion.org
April 29
Rick Springfield
8:00 pm | Grand Falls Casino
Admission: $40-45 www.grandfallscasinoresort.com
May 3 – May 7
The Book of Mormon
7:30 pm | May 3 – 7 2:00 pm | May 6 & 7
Washington Pavilion
Admission: See website for details www.washingtonpavilion.org
May 7
100+ Women Who Care 3:30 pm | Hilton Garden Inn
Admission: Free
May 9
BPW Networking Activity
11:45 am | CJ Callaways
Admission: See website for details www.siouxfallsbpw.com
May 11
Hand Made Mother’s Day Planters
6:30 pm | Sioux Falls Instructional Planning Center
Admission: $25
May 12 – 14
SiouxperCon 2017: The Sioux Empire Strikes Back
12:00 pm | May 12
9:00 am | May 13 & 14
Best Western Ramkota Hotel
Admission: $10/day www.siouxpercon.com
May 13
Shriners Hospitals for Children Screening Clinic
8:00 am | Orthopedic Institute
To schedule an appointment call 612-596-6105 or 888-293-2832
May 13
Wells Fargo Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
11:00 am | Falls Park
Admission: Free
May 13
Avera Race Against Breast Cancer
8:00 am | Avera Fitness Center
Admission: $35 online, $40 offline, $45 race day www.avera.convio.net
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Grammy Award-Winning Pop Artist
April 12 | 7:00pm
TICKETS ONLY $30!
Early bird pricing for the series available until May 31
Support the Arts: Sponsorships Available
Call 605-367-6000 www.siouxfallsconcerts.org
Shows held at the Washington Pavilion
May 13
Science Fair Showcase
11:00 am | Washington Pavilion
Admission: Free www.washingtonpavilion.org
May 13 & 14,
May 20 & 21
Spring Parade of Homes
1:00 pm | Sioux Empire Area
Admission: Free www.hbasiouxempire.com
605-444-1800 or visit bygrill.com
SIOUX FALLS
3705 S Western Ave
605-444-1800
Sunday - Thursday • 11 am - 8 pm
Friday - Saturday • 11 am - 9 pm (quick-service)
May 17, 24 & 31
Yappy Hour Dog Party
6:30 pm | Family Park Dog Park
Admission: Free www.siouxfalls.org/parks
May 18 & 25
Strawbale Summer Porch Series
5:00 pm | Strawbale Winery
Admission: $5/car
www.strawbalewinery.com
May 18
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Sunday - Thursday • 11 am - 8 pm
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Apple Blossom Acrylic Paint
6:30 pm | Sioux Falls Instructional Planning Center
Admission - $39
www.sf.k12.sd.us/our-district/communityeducation
May 19
First Time Archers! Ladies Only
7:00 pm | Archery Outfitters
Admission: $25
(605) 267-7999
www.sf.k12.sd.us/our-district/communityeducation
May 20
Walk MS
8:30 am | Riverdale Park
Admission: Free www.nationalmssociety.org
May 20
SD Youth Track and Field Championship Meet
8 am | Harrisburg High School
Admission: $10 1st event
$5 each additional www.southdakotayouthtrackandfield.com
May 21 & 28
Strawbale Sangria Sundays
12:00 pm | Strawbale Winery
Admission: $5/car
www.strawbalewinery.com
May 25
Move – Beyond – Live!
8:00 pm | Washington Pavilion
Admission – See website for details www.washingtonpavilion.org
May 25
Shemekia Copeland
8:00 pm | Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater
Admission: $36/$45 single tickets, $12 with student ID sfjb.org
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By S.J. Menning
Few things are more rewarding than enjoying the fruits of your labor. But when that labor produces a beautiful oasis with fragrant bursts of color and life, the rewards are tenfold—and worth sharing with others. An old Chinese proverb advises that she “who plants a garden, plants happiness.” Cami Jacobsen, Minnehaha County Master Gardener, would most definitely agree.
The Minnehaha County Master Gardeners is a non-profit associated with the SDSU Extension service. It serves as a source of research-based knowledge to local gardeners through education and activities. While the group hosts many activities throughout the year, the Master Gardener’s Garden Tour is one of their greatest attractions and fundraisers. Held this year on Wednesday, June 21, from 3pm to 8pm, the Garden Tour showcases 5 premier gardens in the area.
“This year we’ll be showing great gardens across town with some incredible features,” says Cami. “One garden has wildflowers and raised garden beds, another has a pond and succulents, and one has the most unique garden shed and fireplace.” While each garden may highlight unique features, they all have a variety of perennials and annuals—and promote gardening for pollinators.
Cami says a consistent goal throughout the tour is bringing people together in a beautiful way. “Each garden is inspiring, and attendees find a shared interest despite their differences,” she elaborates. “There is a commonality in the desire to nurture the environment and enjoy their surroundings.”
While the tour is sure to satisfy those in search of beauty, it also serves an educational purpose. Master Gardeners at each site along the tour are available to answer attendee’s questions they may have regarding their own gardens.
Tickets for the Garden Tour are available at Lewis Drug for $10 per ticket. A map of the garden locations is provided after purchasing your ticket. All funds raised go toward scholarships, research, educational programs, and promoting gardening within the community. n
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 21, from 3pm-8pm
WHERE:
Tickets available at Lewis Drug (map provided upon purchase)
FOR MORE INFO: www.minnehahamastergardeners.org
By Margaret Pennock
Standing as proudly as it did in 1926 when it first opened in downtown Sioux Falls, the beautiful State Theatre, or last jewel in the crown of historic downtown, has been a labor of love for a devoted group of individuals who stopped the demolition of the theatre in 2008. The theatre had operated until 1990 and closed due a declining downtown district.
This board of dedicated community business leaders, has been working to reinstate the grand theatre to its former glory. Stacy NewcombWeiland who serves on the Sioux Falls State Theatre Board commented, “The State Theatre is a critical piece of downtown’s history and continued development.”
As beautiful and historically significant as the State Theatre is, it’s also a smart economic move for the downtown community. “The theatre will
provide a needed affordable, spontaneous, daily venue. It’s a historic landmark on Phillips Avenue that will bring thousands of people to the downtown area and help support local businesses,” said Stacy.
“The State Theatre is a non-profit. Our funding has come from large and small private donations, grants, and a Chamber of Commerce Community Appeals Campaign. To date we have raised over $4 million dollars and have completed the facade, lobby, concessions stand, restrooms, all electrical, plumbing and HVAC infrastructure, and most recently the marquee. Every dollar we raise goes directly into the renovation of the theatre. We are currently working to renovate the Auditorium and Balcony.”
The group is pushing hard to raise the money
needed to finish the theatre. Still under construction, the theatre has opened its doors for the first time in 26 years to host several fundraising events to help finalize restoration.
Stacy adds, “One of the nice milestones we have reached is to be able to hold fundraising events in the Auditorium. It gives us a chance to tell the State’s story and how it can benefit the city. The first event was ‘The General,’ which was a silent film with a live orchestra presented by local film company, Cinema Falls. It was a beautiful first event for the theater because it opened in 1926 as a silent film and vaudeville house.”
The State Theatre continues to need donations of money, time and in-kind gifts. Because it’s a 501c3, all donations are tax deductible. For more information visit siouxfallsstatetheatre.org, Facebook, or call 605.335.5757. n
“The goal is to enhance our community culturally, preserve a historic building, and assist business development in Sioux Falls. It’s an important building and I think people are realizing that more and more.”
– Stacy Newcomb-Weiland, past president and current Sioux Falls
By Chellee Nemec
Dating is an important part of any relationship whether it is new or years in the making. Everyone needs to spend quality alone time with their significant other to maintain a healthy relationship. An easy go-to date is dinner and a movie. This traditional date makes it hard to have an intimate connection with your significant other with the interference of a movie screen or people around you talking in a restaurant. What is worse is that often couples cannot put their phones down long enough to have a conversation over dinner.
Dancing is an alternative date option that cuts out the technology interference and allows you to connect with your partner in a physical and emotional way. This is exactly what happened for Glenda and Jeff Pray. There were soon to be empty nesters and were looking for a fun new option for date night. Jeff bought Glenda dance lessons as a gift. They took a lesson and fell in love with dance as a way to stay connected as a couple. Now, nine years later, through their own Date Night Dance Company, they are teaching other couples how to deepen their relationship through dance. Glenda says, “Dancing is a great way to connect
or reconnect with your partner. Dancing is about communication and trust. You have to pay attention to your partner and notice their non-verbal cues to be a good follower or leader in dance. It requires working together as a cohesive unit and being respectful of one another.” Glenda notes, “You will find that after dancing together your communication off the dance floor will also improve.” In addition to improving communication, it also has many other benefits such as boosting your self-esteem and relieving stress.
You do not have to be a seasoned pro to make dancing a great date night option. Date Night Dance Company hosts dances that are open to the public for people of all ages and skill levels. They will start the dance with a lesson and then continue to play different kinds of music and teach different dances. “We keep it very informal so that everyone feels comfortable,” encourages Glenda. They also offer private and progressive group dance lessons teaching popular dances like the jitterbug, rumba, 2-step and salsa. What sets them apart in their dance classes is that they do not split up the couples as most traditional dance studios do. Their teaching philosophy is keeping couples together in learning to dance.
With wedding season right around the corner, this is also great for couples wanting to dance at their wedding. Glenda encourages couples to learn to dance because it is one part of their wedding they can do together as opposed to the bride doing so many other parts of the wedding planning. Couples should plan to take lessons a few months in advance if their wedding. They are also welcome to invite their wedding party and parents to participate.
When planning your next date night, consider putting down your phone and picking up your dancing shoes. It will be a fun experience and your relationship will be benefit from the connection you make with each other. Check Date Night Dance Company’s website www.datenightdance. com to find out when their next open dance is, to schedule a private lesson or join a group lesson. You can also call them at 605-338-3685. n
Not everyone can provide a home for the animals at the Sioux Falls Humane Society but there are other ways you can help! The list below shares much needed supplies for the animals waiting for their forever home.
PET FOOD AND TREATS
• Purina Complete Dog Chow (green bag)
• Purina Complete Puppy Chow (blue bag)
• Purina Nurture Kitten Chow (yellow bag)
• Purina Complete Cat Chow (blue bag)
• Dog & cat treats (any brand)
• Bird food
• Rabbit/guinea pig/small animal food
• Timothy hay, grass & alfalfa Hay
• Rawhide bones & pig ears
• White almond bark
• JIF or Skippy smooth peanut butter (Food items must be in original bag to ensure freshness)
*Please no organic/natural PB, these can be harmful to pets
PET TOYS
• KONGS & indestructible chew toys
• Tennis balls
• Play mice & balls with or without bells
• Cat towers
• Fleece ropes (for cats)
*Please no ropes, stuffed animals or thin plastic toys
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By Chantelle Duncan | Photos by Margaret Pennock
Spending time and and money on a upcoming formal event or wedding can be time consuming and tiresome.
Making sure your shoes match your dress and your dress match your earrings; most importantly,your entire outfit fit perfectly in coordination with your hairstyle can be challenging.
Certain hair styles suit certain looks however the aim is matching a elegant style from head to toe.
One of my favorites is:
(with hair already lightly curled or naturally wavy hair)
STEP 1.
Separate upper half of hair with three loose braids.
STEP 2.
Choose Bobby pins that are the closest color to your hair, and begin to pin braid in a circle pattern until you get the desired look.
STEP 3.
Apply hair spray on pinned up braid to smooth down any fly sways and also securing a firm hold.
STEP 4.
Show up to the event looking Fabulous and Fierce.
at affordable prices – Helping make you feel confident and beautiful!
Trendy
This season’s spring and summer fashion trends are bold, rebellious and encourage individuality.
Comfortably wear this high-spirited trend with two different earrings, or two that compliment each other—the larger the earrings the better.
Versatile enough to jazz up any outfit, ranging from thin fragile styles to bulky and bizarre.
Large metallic medallions, hanging rebelliously from chunky chains embrace bold and eccentric styles.
A trend that will continue to carry forward, but with a contemporary update in knits, sheer fabrics, and even asymmetrical cuts.
Look for different shapes and sizes across asymmetrical dresses, one-shoulder tops, and voluminous skirts.
This season, rules are meant to be broken, so enjoy the opportunity to boldly express your individuality.
1. Luca’s Boutique 401 8th St, Suite 122 605.212.2655 | lucas.boutique.com
The perfect accessory! Fine Italian leather hand bags. Each bag is handcrafted by independent artisans directly in Italy. Prices vary.
2. Dakota Kitchen and Bath 4101 N Hainje Ave 605.334.9727 | www.dakotakitchen.com
This free-standing armoire is both beautiful and functional, with custom muntins on the glass cabinet doors and drawers for storage. Prices vary.
3. Defining Grace Boutique www.defininggraceboutique.com Facebook @DEFINGRACE Instagram @defininggraceboutique
We are loving this look of light layers and bold colors for spring! Cardigan and tank available in a variety of beautiful colors, perfect for mixing and matching all season long! Price: $12 - $17
4. Divine Hair Designs Salon and Boutique 2108 W 49th St, Suite 200 605.335.8776
Hair is about mixing it up and creating a style to suit every mood, mode and moment. Blend is a top-shelf mixology for hair that’s going places. Smooth it, crunch it, pin it up – however you want to wear it, do it your way. Prices start at: $24
5. Audiology Specialty Clinic 5124 S. Western Ave, Suite 4 Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605.275.5545
www.audiologyspecialtyclinic.com
Not your Grandfathers hearing aid… Oticon OPN: 50% faster, blue tooth connectivity to your cell phone. The world just became a lot more accessible. Prices vary.
The Bridges at 57th & Western
2109 W 57th Street
605.338.9060 | gundersons.com
Select any address in the world, and let a diamond mark the moment and place that changed everything. Where you met. Where he proposed. Where you call home.
7. Barre3
5035 S Louise Ave
605.271.6908 | www.barre3.com
Organic Rose Water Hydrosol
Nutrient-rich mist for after washing the face for an extra boost of moisture, or use as an overall body spray to recharge after exercise.
8.
The Bridges at 57th & Western
5005 S Western Ave
605.275.6200 | belletouchesf.com
Proven to reduce feelings of stress. Stress
Fix Aroma comes from small farms in the “Organic Valley” of the French Alps, where our certified organic lavender, lavandin and clary sage grow. Choose from Stress Fix Body Lotion, Bath Salts, Body Cream, Oil Cleanser and Rollerball. Prices vary.
9. Scheels
2101 W 41st Street
605.334.7767 | www.scheels.com
This relaxing spring outfit is perfect for every occasion. You can dress it up or keep it casual! Outfit Price: $124.98
1. Harolds Photo Experts 605.336.0879 | haroldsphoto.com
4x4 Handouts (Set of 55)
These Handouts are a great way to share your senior photos with friends and family. Printed on premium recycled cardstock and includes kraft paper box for storage. Upload your photos from your computer/device or access Instagram, Facebook and Dropbox photos right from our editor on www.haroldsphoto.com.
Price: $31.99 w/code SFW20 Reg. $39.99
2. Raymonds Jewellers 1111 W 41st St 605.338.7550 | raymondsjewellers.com
A gorgeous new bracelet line now available! Bracelets are adjustable and easy to slip on! Available in white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and sterling silver. Some even have Swarovski pearls. Choose from variety of styles. Great gift ideas for any occasion! Prices start at $89.
3. Rainn Salon and Spa
The Bridges at 57th & Western 5019 S Western Ave, Suite 160 605.521.5099
New! Bumble and bumble Bb Color Sticks. Instantly covers grays, refreshes roots and fills in spare spaces. Mess free, water resistant color wont budge. Easy on the go application. Price: $26
4. Wild Oak Boutique www.wildoakbtq.com
This fabulous floral is the perfect piece for your wardrobe! Pair it with this adorable denim jacket and these duck boots for the ultimate look this spring!
Prices: Denim Jacket $48, Floral Top $34, Duck Boots $19.99
5. Handy Man Home Remodeling Center 910 E 10th St 605.336.0316 | www.HandyManHome.com
The brand new Esque faucet from Delta featuring a magnet tight lock for the pull-out wand and soft, rubber touch clean spray holes to easily wipe away any calcium build-up. Price: $369
6. Arthur Johnson Shoes
2804 W 41st St near 41st & Kiwanis Ave 605.334.5751
Think Spring, think NAOT “Papaki” sandals. Black velvet nubuck and cinnamon smooth leather with a comfortable, supportive cork footbed. Price: $159.95
7. Forget Me Not
5015 S. Western Ave, Suite 110
The Bridges at 57th & Western 605.335.9878 | forgetmenotsf.com
Nora Fleming newness is now available! Three new base pieces and six new minis ready to grace your table and help you entertain with style & simplicity! Prices starting at $12.
8. Prairie Boutique www.shopprairie.com
Facebook @prairieboutiquellc Instagram @ prairie_boutique Spring into warmer weather with the babydoll top and straight leg cuffed jeans from Prairie Boutique. Babydoll top available in multiple colors - $33. The straight leg cuffed jeans - $38.
9. Bespoke
1327 Cleveland Ave. Larchwood, IA 712-477-2388 | bespokeminneapolis.com Regency China Cabinet. Materials: Ziricote, Burmese Teak, and Walnut. Dimensions : 92” high by 52” wide by 27” deep. Lead time: 6-8 weeks. Prices vary.
10. The Diamond Room
3501 W 57th St, #108 605.362.0008 | thediamondroom.com
Daniel Wellington watches--CLASSIC BLACK--An extension of our Classic Collection that feels just as luxurious, but has a bit more attitude. A darker complement to your style. Prices start at $199.
1. JuLiana’s Boutique La Femme 196 E 6th St, Ste 100 605.271.1824 | siouxfallsboutique.com
The 90’s are back with our new line from Bailey44 and we are totally diging it! Pair it with these sizzling red, hot BCBGeneration shoes and metallic crossbody from JJ Winters and you’re set from day to night!
2. You’ve Been Framed
The Bridges at 57th & Western 5015 S. Western Ave Suite 140 605.361.9229 | youve-beenframed.com
Pearly Girls - Freshwater, cultured pearl bracelets and necklaces paired with sterling silver, bronze, and 14K gold plated charms. Prices start at $69.
3. Flyboy Donuts and Flyboy Coffee
5005 S Western Ave, Suite 190 Bridges at 57th & Western 605.321.5259 | www.flyboydonuts.com
12 for $8.99/ 24 for $14.99/ 84 for $39.99
Flyboy Coffee has K-Cups made with locally roasted gourmet coffee beans. Flyboy Coffee K-cups are the only ones made right here in Sioux Falls! Taste the difference FRESH makes to your cup of coffee!
4. Mahlander’s Appliance & Lighting
130 N Minnesota Ave 605.336.7798 | mahlanders.com
This gorgeous console is reminiscent of old barn doors in aged iron, sliding on tracks to reveal multiple storage options. Mahlanders – Come see what’s inside! Price: $1375
5. Escape Float Spa 3400 W 49th St, Suite 112 605.271.7676 | EscapeFloatSpa.com
Great for unwinding after a long day at work, or helping erase occasional daily stresses. New MOOD is like a deep breath and a smile in a bottle.
Price: $29.95
6. Mainstream Boutique Dawley Farms
716 S Highline Place
605.275.3046
esiouxfalls.mainstreamboutique.com
Benny & Ezra are carefully selected wearable mantras that evoke determination, self-worth, & grace. The choice is yours, & the words are kept close to your heart. Prices vary.
7. Montgomery’s
1725 W 41st St
605.332.4400 | www.montgomerys.com
Bring the color of spring into your home with these refreshing, earth-toned glass vases. Fill one with your favorite bouquet or cluster sizes and shapes together to create a layered effect. Each sold separately. Price: $69 - $89
8. Try It Again
2101 W 41st St, Suite 51
605.362.9000
NEW at Try It Again: Boutique fashion at prices you will love! Prices vary.
9. First Impression
775 10th St Hwy 18 Rock Valley, IA 51247
712.476.2945 | firstimpressionstogo.com
Unusual and unique! The perfect place to display all of your treasures. 67” tall x 32” wide and 14” deep. Price: $795
10. Young and Richard’s 222 S Phillips Ave
605.336.2815 | youngandrichards.com
Whip up a delicious spring salad with the Mud Pie Circa 3-piece salad bowl set. The large sized ceramic bowl has a fun phrase that reads, “All dressed up and ready to go,” and two wooden salad utensils with ceramic handles that say, “A toss up.” Price: $71.99/set
1. Lauriebelles Boutique
615 E. Brian St., Tea, SD 605.498.0101 | lauriebellesboutique.com
Florals, florals, florals! Comfort and fashion collide in this lovely ensemble which features one of our many floral pieces and our adorable Not Rated sneakers! Top: $32 Shoes: $39 Hat: $35 Jeans: $42
2. Homeology Decor & Gift Boutique 216 First Ave | Rock Rapids, IA 712.472.3822 facebook.com/homeologyrockrapids 248 Hwy 71 S | Arnolds Park, IA facebook.com/homeologyboji
Lanterns for any season – so many creative ideas to decorate with. New Spring Decor arriving weekly. Price $139.99
3. Fit My Feet Orthotics & Shoes 2105B S Minnesota Ave 605.274.0138 | fitmyfeet.biz
Alegria Sandals many new styles for 2017. Largest selection in South Dakota. Prices vary.
4. Granite Accents 2821 W 6th St 605.338.4088 | graniteaccents.com
Update your outdoor living space. Granite is the surface of choice for outdoor kitchens and grilling areas. Prices vary.
5. Vivaz Medical Spa 5019 S Western Ave 605.328.9770 | vivazmedicalspa.com
Éminence Stone Crop Gel Wash.
For those with sensitive skin, this organic gel washes away impurities without over drying the skin to even skin tone and minimize the appearance of blemishes. Price: $38
6. J.H. Bechtold Jewelers
325 S Phillips Ave
605.332.7151 | bechtoldjewelery.com
Get Their Attention! Nano Cuffs the accessory by Debbie Brooks New York. Prices start at: $28
7. Eddy Joy Baby Boutique
5005 S. Western Ave, Suite 170 605.275.0014
Your little one will be stylin’ on the beach in these little ruffled two piece rash guard bikinis. Price: $27
8. Gypsy Trading Company
1324 E. Cedar Street, Brandon 605.941.2521
Wether they’re classy or sassy, we have gifts for everyone. Signs by Collins Painting and so much more. Prices: $12 - $19.99
9. The Economy Shop
1308 Main St Rock Valley, IA
712.476.5531 | Follow us on Facebook
Be ready for spring with sweaters, bags and so much more. Your upscale consignment shop has it all: brand names…sassy styles…spring colors. Prices vary.
10. Artisan 57
Located in Vance Thompson
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While the warmth of the spring sun might make you forget the snow and ice of winter, your car still remembers. In fact, just mentioning the word pothole could make most vehicles refuse to leave the garage. Yet you can coax your auto out for a springtime spin by using these tips to get it in prime cruising condition.
EXTERIOR
n Gently pre-rinse the vehicle to eliminate leftover winter debris, and hose down underbody with special attention to the wheel arch area.
n Wash vehicle with a sponge of warm water and car shampoo, saving for last the dirtiest areas around the fender and bumper.
n Thoroughly rinse and dry with a chamois or natural fiber cloth.
n Address areas of rust or paint chipping, and apply quality polish.
n Examine the brakes, exhaust, suspension and steering, and check the alignment to see if an adjustment is necessary.
INTERIOR
n Remove and clean the floor mats, and vacuum and steam clean the vehicle’s interior.
n Clean the upholstery and trim with products specifically designed for that purpose.
n Use glass cleaner to remove the last remaining smudges.
Taking the time this spring to give your car a little extra attention provides the benefit of enjoying a shiny well-kept vehicle during your warm weather excursions. As a bonus, the automobile will be better prepared for the colder weather and harsh elements it will face with the inevitable onset of the following fall and winter seasons.
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As the main food provider in your house, understanding exactly what a GMO is or isn’t, is important information for you to know. Are they safe or unsafe? What exactly is lurking behind that ominous title?
Fortunately, it isn’t a frightening or underhanded effort by mad scientists to grow unnatural food that is unhealthy for you and your family. Rather, a GMO is a genetically modified organism that has been selectively created in a laboratory through a process called biotechnology. More easily put, it’s how scientists breed plants using naturally existing genes.
However, long before the sophistication of biotechnology labs, plant breeders have been modifying food conventionally for years, crosspollinating different varieties such as grapefruit which is a hybrid of an orange and pummelo. In the laboratory GMOs are frequently created for several reasons including improved drought-tolerance and pest resistance that allow farmers to more efficiently and effectively grow produce.
Because 96 percent of soybeans and 97 percent of corn produced in South Dakota are GMO crops; a local initiative Hungry for
Truth is working to spark educational conversations between South Dakotans and the farmers they represent. Spearheaded from South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and the soybean checkoff organization, the goal is to help consumers understand modern farming methods and how it affects their food.
According to hungryfortruthsd.com, “Farmers have used biotechnology for over 20 years, and the FDA, USDA and EPA test each GMO seed for an average of 13 years before it is approved for farming. We love that everyone has a choice when it comes to GMOs. Just like farmers have a choice of what they grow, you have options for what you buy at the grocery store. Both GMO and non-GMO crops are equally nutritious and healthy food options.”
Recently, a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found “no substantiated evidence of a difference in risks to human health between current commercially available genetically engineered (GE) crops and conventionally bred crops.”
With an almost overwhelming amount of information on the web to research, Stonegate Outdoors owner and horticulturist Kate Parkinson cautions that it can be difficult to decipher. “The devil is in the details! Even though people think they can avoid GMOs by buying organic, a GMO could potentially be grown organically because organic produce is how it is grown more than what is being grown. I still think the most important piece here is the definition being used for GMO.”
Find more information about GMOs, check out the following websites: hungryfortruthsd.com, consumerreports. org, webmd.com n
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 oz. lump crab meat
• Green onions, chopped
• 2 oz. sun dried tomatoes
• Mozzarella cheese
• 3 oz. fresh spinach, cooked down
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Tomato basil wraps
DIRECTIONS:
1. Melt mozzarella onto tomato basil wrap.
2. Heat crab and fresh spinach, add on top of melted mozzarella with remaining ingredients.
3. Fold over when melted.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 large package Oreos
• 4.2 oz. box instant Oreo pudding
• 1 ½ cup cold milk
• 2 cups heaving whipping cream
DIRECTIONS:
• 1 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz. chocolate chips
1. Crush Oreos in a food processor, set aside.
2. Melt together milk with chocolate chips until smooth.
3. Using stand mixer, add whipping cream, Bailey’s, and powdered sugar, beat until stiff.
4. Mix Oreo pudding as directed, but hold back ¾ cup of milk. Add ¾ whip cream to complete.
5. Mix melted chocolate chips with Oreo pudding.
6. Assemble parfaits: using pastry bag for each filling layer chocolate, cookie crumbs, and Bailey’s until you reach the top. Any Oreo crumbles left add to top with a mint leaf and a maraschino cherry.
7. Chill and serve (always keep pudding and whip cream as chill as possible).
As Spring begins to show it beauty, it is a reminder to us of a time for fun and a time to try new things. Carrie Materese and Tom Trimble, the chefs at Tinners Bar & Grill, are offering us the chance to do just that. Here are a few “sure to please” recipes that Carrie and Tom hope you will try and enjoy.Photos by Maggie Sweets Photography
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cooked chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 oz. julienne red onions
• 2 oz. chopped artichoke hearts
• 1 oz. sun dried tomatoes
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• ¾ cup white wine (Chablis or Pinot Grigio)
• 2 oz. butter
• 6-8 oz. cooked linguine
• 1 oz. fresh spinach
• 2 oz. feta cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat olive oil in a sauté skillet.
2. Add chicken, onions, artichoke hearts, and sun dried tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste until vegetables are seared.
3. Add garlic and white wine.
4. Add butter, pat and stir vigorously so butter and wine emulsify.
5. Add pasta.
6. Stir in fresh spinach to wilt.
7. Top with feta cheese.
8. Serve with garlic toast.
she spent every summer there caring for the animals and gardening alongside her relatives. Eventually, she turned her summer adventures into daily activities after earning a degree in animal science and marrying a man whose family has been farming for four generations.
Though her career took her off the farm, she has never been far from the fields. Her grandmother insisted she start a garden to stay connected to the land. For many years, they picked and canned food together.
to count on every season is that Mother Nature is unpredictable, so Dawn focuses on what she can control by implementing practices in her garden she’s learned over time as a farmer. This includes using plant protection products like pesticides as well as fertilizer and tillage to create an optimal seedbed.
“Growing corn and soybeans in the field is like cultivating vegetables and fruits in the garden. It’s just a different scale,” she explains.
When she says it’s a lot of work, she means it. Her main vegetable garden is roughly the size of a city pool and is brimming with flavors. She also tends
When Dawn encounters new pests or diseases in her garden, she seeks out a knowledgeable local expert at a nursery to help her find a solution. The education she has received as a farmer has taught her how to read application labels, pay attention to toxicity levels and withdrawal times and then apply the right amount of product to control the issue. She avoids using salt, vinegar and
“It’s a blessing and a reward to eat what you grow, even though it’s a lot of work,” Dawn says.Dawn Scheier
other products that may seem like natural solutions because they can damage the soil. Soil health is also important to Dawn in both the field and the garden. As plants grow, they use nutrients so she rotates crops annually and applies fertilizer to replenish the soil and feed her produce. She also avoids doing too much tillage to control weeds because it can destroy soil structure.
She suggests visiting hungryfortruthsd.com to learn more about these practices and find recipes for turning garden produce into a delicious masterpiece.
Brought to you by South Dakota soybean farmers and their checkoff.
“Whether I’m in my garden or the field, I use the same principles to care for my soil and crops. The science of stewardship is similar for all of us who want to grow safe and healthy food for our families, friends and communities.”
By Jennifer Dumke
With a sea of mauve carpet, golden oak millwork, accents of shiny brass and a fireplace encased in red brick, this twostory home in in the heart of Sioux Falls boasted the finest designs – from 1985. Flip the calendar a few times and with the vision of two creative homeowners with a passion for eccentric style, this house has undergone a major transformation. Today, three years after the first wine-themed kitchen tile
was chipped away, the result is simply stunning. But like most remodels, getting to the “after” is always challenging but can turn out to be the most rewarding. An inside tour or even quick drive-by will prove this statement to be true.
Upon purchasing, the two visionary homeowners were quick to begin the extensive remodel. Hundreds of square feet of dusty pink carpet were removed while walls were painted and light fixtures replaced. But that was just the beginning. To turn this humble home into a modern masterpiece would require moving walls, full kitchen and bath tear-outs and even adding additional spaces.
Today, crisp neutral walls, marbled grey elongated tile and sky high ceilings are the perfect backdrop to achieve the desired “modern gallery” affect. All around, the contemporary designed backdrop is contrasted with rustic furniture and accent pieces. The dining room features a large, distressed harvest table surrounded by mismatched side chairs that boast both chic black leather and cool steel. To accompany the expansive table, a repurposed sidebar cabinet and floor length mirror are the perfect finishing touches. With both function and style, a contemporary light fixture comprised of a cluster of glass bulbs hangs above while a uniquely designed fireplace gives a soft glow and adds separation to the large space. A hub for entertaining, the sleek kitchen keeps it clean with linear lines, a variety of textures in muted tones and dramatic accent lights. The custom cabinets are finished in a variety of neutral hues and kept understated with hidden hardware. An elongated peninsula is complete with a range cooktop and movable extension bar comprised of rich wood that is finished off with steel barstools and side chairs. Stainless steel appliances and black granite countertops glisten under the recessed lights while a fiery red original painting contributes a pop of color.
In perfect harmony, an eclectic music room located just off the kitchen is a haven for Friday afternoon “chill sessions.” A large black lacquer baby grand piano anchors the colorful space while a variety of guitars, posters and musicinspired collectibles fill the walls and corners. Bright red velvet pub chairs with built-in glass top end tables add an art deco twist that accompanies the black leather sofa. To add the rustic component, a repurposed warehouse cart serves as a coffee table. The high, angled ceiling and overlook balcony with custom metal posts, repurposed railing and horizontal wire spindles provide instant architectural interest and allow for music to be enjoyed from the upper level.
Like a fine art gallery with upholstery, the main floor family room stays warm and welcoming with soft overlapping area rugs and takes advantage of the dual fireplace. A central feature of the large space, the fireplace is an instant show-stopper with a stainless steel exposed duct and curved lines. A locallymade media wall, built out of deep grained wood stained in a dark rich finish, integrates modern technology into design with floating shelves designed to hide cords and power cables. Oversized windows are simply covered while accent lamps and recessed lighting fill the space with light adding highlights and interest. Above, the overlook balcony extends and opens to a hallway which displays additional art and music-inspired décor.
Beyond the family room, the master suite is a modern marvel with angled ceilings and custom designed furniture. The headboard is made up of three slabs of deeply grained wood that includes dramatic accent lighting and art deco-inspired side posts. A distressed armoire, soft carpet and luxurious pin-tucked bedspread provide just the right amount of softness against the modern lines and myriad of textures and cool tones. The master bathroom is an extension of beauty with a plum wall and floating black laminate cabinet. A glass vessel sink and stainless steel hardware blend with the textured cabinets and grey tiled floor. A walk-in shower is simple and sleek with coordinating grey tile and borderless glass panels and door.
Although most of the home’s original materials and design has been changed, the open stairway was salvaged and repurposed with horizontal wire spindles. To make the stairs a true visionary statement, the floating steps are painted a bold black and given a stylish finish with warm lighting and contrasting paint and wood tones making this cost-saving nod to the home’s heritage a one-of-a-kind architectural astonishment. Dramatic art leads to the upper level which is used as office space.
The loft serves as a home office and provides the perfect space for creativity. Bold purple upholstery, soft gray textured carpet and a custom distressed wood desk add elements
of the home while keeping with a workplace vibe. The open overlook adds a sense of spaciousness and showcases the main floor design. A double closet has been converted into a walk-in niche that is perfect for discreet storage and intentional design features such as original artwork with recessed lights and a contemporary wood cabinet.
For this creativity-inspired couple, all that is left is a full art studio. Bright and airy with an opened-up ceiling to reveal skylights, crisp walls and glass entrance featuring the home’s original stairway spindles attached horizontally are nods to the past that integrates today’s blend of styles. It doesn’t take much to add an art gallery inspiration to this art gallery. Stained concrete floors are literally distressed with splatters of paint and remnants of projects. When it’s time to take a break, relax in the entertainment area filled with black upholstery, a soft area rug and flat screen TV. For drawing, sketching and drafting, a large corner table provides plenty of space and adds another place for unique lighting with a light bulb filled basket pendant.
Despite the muted tones, wide open spaces and simplicity in décor and accents, this home manages to reveal hidden creative clues sometimes overlooked at first glance but often seen with a second gaze. In fact, one would say a last-minute lookback would reveal more unique piece of furniture, intentional shadowing on the wall and contemporary details. The refined architecture and design transformation is nothing short of a brilliant use of personal interests, talents and desire to create a home that’s comfortable, livable and most important; a place to call home. n
Story and photos by Emily Olson
Mounting Mason jars on a plank of wood is simple way to hold seasonal blooms and branches or to keep everyday essentials organized and in easy reach. These jars offer understated farmhouse chic when used as vases and have limitless organizing functions from holding utensils in the kitchen, to art supplies in a craft room, or toiletry products in the bathroom. This project is inexpensive and you likely have a scrap board and extra Mason jars ready to be used.
• Plank of wood – I used a scrap 1” x 8” piece approximately 18 inches long
• Mason jars – mine are pints with a small mouth but you may want to use larger jars or wide-mouth jars based on your intended use
• Hose clamp – found in the plumbing section of hardware store. I used ½” band with 3”- 4” diameter, but size will depend upon your jar
• ½” screws
• Picture hanger kit and nails
Steps:
1. Stain or paint the wood plank depending on preference. For an especially rustic look, use reclaimed wood.
2. Fasten the picture hangers to the back of the board.
3. Cinch hose clamps on jar and mark with a pencil where the excess can be trimmed. The hose clamps can be turned by hand or screwdriver to adjust the size.
4. Remove the clamp and cinch it tighter creating more excess allowing room to make the cut on the pencil mark using a tin snip.
5. Pre-drill holes where the hose clamps will be attached with a screw. I spaced mine evenly across the plank positioned them so that they were alinged closer to the bottom of the board leaving a larger margin above the jars.
6. Screw the hose clamp into your predrilled hole. The screw can fit into one of the slits on the clamp so that it is not necessary to drill a new hole into the clamp. If you do not have an extender magnetic bit tip holder to attach to your drill(as shown in the picture) or longer drive bit, open the clamp completely, making room for the drill.
7 Place jars in clamps and cinch to hold in place. It is ready to hang!
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Bespoke Design Studio and Workshops provides luxury home design and fabrication. Where most companies work with an architect, designer, and contractor, Bespoke does it all. It’s a very streamlined, nimble process that brings value to the client. Clients only have to work with one person, removing several layers of infrastructure.
Bespoke is not limited by their vendors; rather, they bring what doesn’t exist into the spaces they create. Generally, when a design is created and passed off to the fabrication arm of the process,
the concept no longer continues to develop. The designer doesn’t necessarily know entirely what can be done from craftsmanship perspective, so the design and fabrication aspects don’t always blend together cohesively. “You have a designer who doesn’t understand how to craft and a craftsman who doesn’t understand how to design,” local Bespoke designer Keith Morgan explains.
Bespoke offers the ability to design with the understanding of how products will complement each other in that home. The design development never stops, and clients end up with a very cohesive room. For example, Keith explains, “When I’m…working on the pattern for the flooring, I know how the rosewood will look next to it and how the furniture… [will accent it].”
Keith has a very intimate understanding of the end product he’ll create. Knowing and understanding material sourcing adds an additional element of value. He is aware of everything from the framing of the room to the leather he’ll use to line the drawers. Beyond that, he considers where the cow that produces that leather comes from, knowing that affects the leather’s quality. When his team puts woodwork into a home, it’s not stained. He understands how to showcase the best materials in the world. That, he explains, is an art in itself.
“I don’t repeat a design ever – it’s always new and different,” Keith says. Nor does he design based upon first seeing the space. He works on designs, and applies the right design when the right space comes along. His team spends a lot of time fine-tuning. As an example, each drawer is cut by hand and put together piece by piece.
Keith is never seeking a certain quantity of work; for him, it’s about the product quality. “It has to be of our standard, even if it’s just one room or piece of furniture,” he says. Bespoke’s model truly is a design build process – at a high level. “We explain designing from an artisan, true solid design perspective.”
Bespoke offers many different products and services – closets, kitchens, bathrooms, furnishings – they offer it all. Pieces of furniture, wall paneling, flooring, moldings, trims, light fixtures, you name it – Bespoke can create it to fit your space.
While Morgan and his team fulfill commissions worldwide, everything is locally crafted in Larchwood, Iowa.
For your complimentary initial consultation, call 712-400-8008. designer from fabrication have a local understanding home. with “When how furniture… product sourcing everything line that the home, best itself. different,” the design of hand him, standard, says. high solid closets, Pieces light space.
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With the warmer weather right around the corner, spring seems to be getting closer and closer. This means that more people will be outside enjoying walking in parks, running on trails, or playing sports. It is inevitable that some of you will experience foot pain with the activities you will be encountering. It is important to solve problems before they even arise, and a simple method that’s often overlooked is choosing the right pair of shoes. Shockingly, some people spend thousands of dollars on shoes only to realize that, after five or six pairs, they’re still in the same pain. However, if you pick the right pair of shoes the first time you can save money and months of discomfort.
Your feet play a vital role to your overall wellbeing. Everything starts from the ground up and your body is no exception. Your feet are your foundation.
It’s no surprise, we’re all living longer these days which means our feet will see more miles than ever. One simple secret to a high quality of life
is taking care of issues while we’re young— ideally, before they even happen. If you want your seventies and eighties to be active years, you’re going to need healthy feet to make it happen.
We often change our lifestyles due to pain. We don’t want to walk the dog, go for a run after work, hike in the park, or even play outside with the kids because our feet hurt.
Foot pain greatly impacts how our bodies feel and it can even affect our hips, knees or back. Many don’t seek help until they’re already experiencing a laundry list of issues.
Statistically, 78% of the population will develop a foot pathology of some sort in their lifetime. There are many diagnoses that affect the feet. Arthritis affects over 37% of the population. There are many shoes that fit the Osteoarthritic or Rheumatoid Arthritic foot. Another common diagnosis that affects the feet is diabetes. Diabetes affects over 29 million Americans and threatens their foot health every year.
n Have your feet measured in the store.
n Your foot measurement is a combination of three variables: depth, width and length.
n There are three types of shoes: neutral, stability and motion control.
n Lacing techniques may help with better fit.
n Most of us have one foot that is larger than the other, so fit your shoe to your larger foot.
n What type of arch do you have: normal, high or flat?
n During the fitting process, make sure there is enough space with 3/8” to 1/2” for your longest toe at the end of each shoe when you are standing up.
It’s time to dust off the clubs, warm up your swing and look ahead to the greens. All while teeing up to get a great gift, too! We’re giving GreatLIFE members who refer a friend a $100 GreatLIFE Gift Card! And because we think one great gift deserves another, we’ll give each referred new member a $100
It’s been over six weeks since Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, declaring an extended winter season. The end has drawn near and summer is in the foreseeable future. We will begin to crawl out of our winter hibernation and notice we may have spent too much time on the couch watching Netflix.
Andrea Cota, a coach at D1 Sports Training, says the most important thing women can do to get ready for summer is strength training.
Cota recommends doing strength training two to three days a week. She says to focus on doing three sets of
an exercise with eight to twelve reps.
“I know [women] are typically concerned about getting too big or looking too bulky,” Cota says. “But to get that way, you need to have a very strict diet and the genetic ability to put on that type of muscle.”
Cota says to focus on squats, split squats, hip extensions, and Roman dead lifts for the lower body. Overhead presses, push ups, chin ups, and bent over rows will be great for the upper body. Russian twists, mountain climbers, and overhead sit-ups are best to strengthen the core.
These exercises will tone the legs, arms, mid-section, and butt. For women who are interested in running or beginning other activities as the weather warms up, Cota says strength training is important to avoid injury.
“Another tip is to switch up workouts with interval training or boot camps,” Cota says. “Your body will adjust differently, so if you’ve been doing the same routine all winter, it may be time to switch it up.”
For runners, the rule of thumb is to only increase mileage by 10 percent each week. Warming up and cooling down will also help prevent injury if you’re just getting back into the running routine.
To get back on track with nutrition, Cota says to make sure you’re staying hydrated by drinking at least 100 ounces of water per day. She says this will help the body run smoothly. If you drink something besides water, like coffee, Cota says to then drink that amount in water as well.
Cota says focusing on eating five servings of fruits and vegetables together per day is a great start. Working up to seven servings per day is ideal.
Snacking during the day is recommended and eating things like Greek yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, beef jerky, or almonds will provide good protein and curb any cravings that may arise.
Nutrition plays a big role in losing weight, but lifting weights and doing other strength training exercises will be essential to build muscle and to “tone-up” in time for swimsuit season.
“We want to look strong,” Cota says. n
Many people struggle with sinus problems. These issues are referred to as sinusitis, which occurs when the tissue lining the sinuses becomes inflamed. Normally, sinuses are filled with air but when they are blocked they can fill with fluid, germs, bacteria and viruses, and lead to infection. Sinus blockage can be caused by the common cold, nasal polyps, allergic reactions or a deviated septum. Those with acute sinusitis can have their normal routines interrupted when they experience facial pressure and pain, nasal discharge, cough, congestion, loss of smell, fever, bad breath, tooth pain or fatigue. There are different types of sinusitis. Acute sinusitis is a sudden onset of cold-like symptoms such as a runny, stuffy nose and facial pain that does not subside after 10 to 14 days, and typically lasts four weeks or less. Subacute
sinusitis is an inflammation lasting 4 to 8 weeks. Chronic sinusitis is sinus inflammation lasting 8 weeks or longer, while recurrent sinusitis is several attacks within a year.
Patients with mild to moderate chronic sinusitis or recurrent acute sinusitis may be presented with balloon sinuplasty as a treatment option. Gregory Danielson, MD is a board certified otolaryngologist with Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat explains, “Balloon sinuplasty offers a minimally invasive approach to widen and alter drainage pathways to promote the natural outflow of the maxillary, frontal and sphenoid sinuses, but not the ethmoid sinuses.” Dr. Danielson says that for selected patients, balloon sinuplasty can often be performed without general anesthesia due to its minimally invasive approach. In these
“Where balloon sinuplasty is seeing the biggest increase is in use for procedures that are being performed without general anesthesia and
cases, patients may realize a faster return to normal function following the procedure.
Balloon sinuplasty can also be used as an adjunct to traditional sinus surgery in the operating room for patients with more severe sinus disease.
Balloon sinuplasty has gained acceptance as a safe and effective tool to treat selected patients with sinus inflammatory disease. According to Dr. Danielson, “Where balloon sinuplasty is seeing the biggest increase is in use for procedures that are being performed without general anesthesia and also being performed in the office setting.”
In cases of more advanced disease, sinus surgery helps to relieve anatomic or inflammatory obstructions that are inhibiting the natural mucocilliary outflow, resulting in the collection of mucous/ secretions which then become a ripe environment for bacterial growth. Dr. Danielson explain sinus surgery by saying, “Traditional surgery involves the removal of the structures or inflammatory tissues that are resulting in the obstruction.”
During surgery, the surgeon uses an endoscope to look at a magnified view of the inside of the nose on a television monitor. This helps the surgeon remove any diseased tissue or polyps to clear the narrow channels between the sinuses. Dr. Danielson and his colleagues at Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat are pleased with medical advances which have resulted in new image guidance systems that allow for a much more complete removal of disease with a much higher degree of safety. n
also being performed in the office setting.”
– Gregory Danielson, MDBrandy Bunkers, CSW-PIP
October gets all the buzz. There are fundraisers, national campaigns and pink is everywhere you look. But that one month in the fall isn’t the only time to think about your breast health.
“We understand that life gets busy and sometimes breast imaging can cause people to feel nervous,” explains Amy Soetaert, DO, a breast radiologist at Edith Sanford Breast Center in Sioux Falls. “But time and time again, patients walk away saying they couldn’t believe they put off coming in for so long. It is important to remember the benefits of receiving an annual mammogram far outweigh any perceived risk that might be associated with it.”
Preventive screenings are one of the best ways to detect breast cancer at its earliest and most curable stage. And the way to screen for breast cancer is a mammogram. Edith Sanford Breast Center has South Dakota’s only four fellowship-trained breast radiologists. This means in addition to their medical school and radiology residency, they have additional training specifically focused on breast imaging, increasing their expertise in this area.
“Getting annual mammograms starting at age 40 is the really the best option we have for finding abnormalities when they are small,” says Melinda Talley, MD, also a breast radiologist at Edith Sanford Breast Center. “It is also important to talk with your doctor to determine if you should begin screening before age 40.”
When you make your appointment for your annual mammogram, you will receive what is known as a screening mammogram, which will most likely be a 3D mammogram. This technology captures multiple images of the breast at different angles, providing doctors with more detailed views. 3D mammography helps to pinpoint the size, shape and location of abnormalities better than ever before, making it easier to detect small cancers earlier and reduce the need for any unnecessary additional tests. But when you come in for a mammogram, you’ll also get something else.
“With every screening we do, we also evaluate a woman’s risk,” says Andrea Lamphiear, MD, Edith Sanford Breast Center breast radiologist. “This means our team talks to each patient about her family history and personal risk. If we learn that she may be at a higher risk, we work with her primary care physician and our Sanford Health Beacom Breast Specialty Clinic to develop a personalized screening plan just for her.”
This tailored approach to care ensures that every woman gets the right screening at the right time. And if any questionable areas do arise during the screening process, there are a number of diagnostic tools available to the team at Edith Sanford Breast Center including breast ultrasound, breast MRI and new contrast enhanced mammography, which helps the radiologist better visualize the potentially cancerous areas. n
Osteoporosis is a sneaky condition; there are no symptoms of pain, fever or lumps to warn you that your bone density is slipping away.
“You can go your whole life without realizing your bones are changing,” said Leah Prestbo, MD, family medicine physician at Avera Medical Group. “In fact, people sometimes aren’t diagnosed with bone loss until after an accident, such as slipping on the ice and breaking a wrist.”
While most of us know of osteoporosis, its cousin, osteopenia, is less familiar. It crops up as a precursor to osteoporosis both men and women after their bodies reach the peak of bone density in their 30s. Both sexes experience bone loss, women more dramatically, especially after menopause.
“Men typically reach a higher peak bone density than women,” said Prestbo. “That’s why bone loss is especially dangerous for women — they begin with lower bone density.”
Good lifelong habits – getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D – can help deter bone loss in your 40s and 50s. Add weightbearing exercises to your fitness routine and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol use, too, but another good preventive measure against either malady is getting a DEXA scan—a special, lowradiation X-ray.
Theresa Hansen, APRN, Avera family medicine provider, said the scan can help determine a person’s status between the two bone-weakening disorders.
“Osteopenia is the precursor to osteoporosis, meaning you have bone loss but it isn’t significant enough to be classified as osteoporosis,” Hansen said. “During the screening, you lie on an exam table while the machine photographs your spine, hip and forearm.”
The machine analyzes the images, comparing your bones’ thicknesses to that of young, healthy individuals as well as people of your own age group. Where you land in comparison to those in this young, normal database determines your T-score. A T-score of -1 or up means your bones are within a healthy range. Hansen said if your score is between -1.0 and -2.5, you have osteopenia. Anything lower than a -2.5 represents osteoporosis.
In general, healthy women and men should start DEXA scans at ages 65 and 70, respectively. “However, it may be appropriate to screen individuals at a younger age if they have additional risk factors,” said Prestbo.
Some risk factors linked to bone loss include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and some medication use including steroids and drugs to stop reflux disease and asthma. Low BMI and chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis also contribute.
If your physician has recommended follow-up DEXA scans, schedule them in the same facility with the same machine. “Another machine may be calibrated differently and therefore produce different results which cannot be accurately compared to your first screening.”
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, the main goal is to halt any further bone loss. “Cutting out your risk factors is a good way to start. You may be prescribed medications that help stop bone loss and rebuild bones,” said Prestbo.
Before scheduling your DEXA scan, call your insurance provider or Medicare about coverage. It’s often a covered screening for women age 65 or older, and sometimes even for younger women. However, coverage varies greatly for men, which is why checking with your insurance is imperative.
Avera physicians and bone-health experts offer this simple quiz to see where you stand in terms of knowledge of bone density, aging and ways to stay healthier. See how you do.
1. Osteopenia and osteoporosis offer clearcut indicators they are affecting your bones.
False. Osteoporosis is asymptomatic, and it is often not noticed until a fall or other injury leads to a broken bone.
2. Men need not concern themselves about bone loss since it’s a women’s disease.
False. Men naturally have greater bone density than women, making bone loss in their later years less obvious. But men do have a gradual testosterone drop-off at age 30, which weakens bones, not unlike the drop-off during women’s menopause.
3. A poor diet, smoking and drinking alcohol to excess could be making bone loss worse.
True. You can lessen bone loss with good habits like drinking milk and eating yogurt and leafy green vegetables. Getting plenty of vitamin D, an important nutrient for your bones, is also important. You can get calcium and vitamin D from a supplement, but eating foods rich in these nutrients is a better way.
Stop smoking. Studies show a direct link between tobacco use and decreased bone density. Also, limit your alcohol intake to one to two drinks per day.
4. Swimming is an excellent exercise to help strengthen bones.
False. For stronger bones, focus on weight-bearing exercises, or exercises that work against gravity. These include walking, weight training, hiking, jogging, stairs, tennis and dancing. Aim for 30 minutes most days during the week. n
If you’d look at me you’d say, ‘he’s leaning a long ways to the left.’” Tim Hall is a psychiatrist who made it his goal in life to help others. He has started programs and sparked a movement through the nation helping children and adults with developmental problems, and he has also written books about the subconscious mind and understanding oneself through hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis. Now at eighty years of age, he’s working hard to continue what he started—as well as help himself in a way that most would not expect.
Misdiagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when he was child, Tim found out in the past year that instead he has what is called Dopamine-Responsive Dystonia, a type of dystonia that effects movement, muscles, and coordination and balance. After learning this, Tim was presented with a way to improve upon his symptoms.
The Reformer is a piece of equipment consisting of a horizontal carriage that glides forward and backward on rollers and uses weighted springs, the body’s own weight and other attachments to provide resistance
while performing a variety of exercises lying down, seated and standing.
The Reformer is known for strengthening the core, increasing flexibility, improving balance and posture, elongating and toning muscles, shaping the body and relieving tension and stress while increasing metabolism and preventing injury.
Carrie Randazzo, owner and operator of Perfectly Pilates, teaches exercises on the Stott Pilates Reformer. Carrie works with a variety of ages and abilities, primarily women and men from ages 18-80+ regardless of fitness level and ability. Carrie says that reformers are “low impact and are designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints,” providing resistance and other varieties of exercises for the body.
Having started in June of 2016, when Tim and his fiancée, Lois, moved to Sioux Falls, they looked around for a class that would be ultimately beneficial. The two spend a lot of their time out in California, and said that
Tim hasn’t found another place or instructor that has been nearly as helpful and successful as Carrie’s class. “He can handle a lot more than most people,” Lois said, “He just does it. He’s amazing.” This high praise, of course, embarrassed Tim, causing Lois to laugh and mention how great Pilates has been for him.
With great benefits for those who are offbalance and need core strengthening, Tim says that Pilates is the way to go. It provides great stability and, Tim stated, “You don’t get that with weight training alone.” It’s a different experience, especially for those not used to it, he says, “You need to start off slow,” and that ultimately, “It’s really worthwhile.”
When asked about Tim, Carrie said that he has experienced increased movement in his lower body, particularly in his legs and overall in his core, that his balance and strength are much improved. The benefits are seemingly endless.
Keeping up with his body and his rare dystonia through Stott Pilates, Tim is helping himself so that he can continue doing what he does best: helping others.
Carrie began Perfectly Pilates in January 2015. She prides herself in the personal attention she is able to give her clients by keeping her classes small and conducting them in a private setting. Carrie also keeps her classes affordable while offering a flexible schedule in order to meet the busy schedules of her clients. Carrie is currently taking new clients and offers a free half hour trial session to become acquainted with the Reformer. n
By Jill Funke
The definition of the word stewardship is the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. Through her actions and deeds, Amanda Eben embodies the word stewardship each day of her life. This northwest Iowa resident is helping her family embrace agriculture, and the results may someday be a legacy handed down through multiple generations.
Amanda grew up on a farm in northwest Iowa. She recalls that living on the outskirts of Rock Rapids was a great location, as her home was perfectly located near the borders of both Minnesota and South Dakota. The youngest of four daughters, Amanda remembers spending countless hours riding in the tractor and combine with her father as he completed field work in the spring and fall months. With fondness for those memories, she says, “The naps I got while riding in the tractor with him were the best, as it felt as though I was being rocked to sleep.”
Now a stepmother to a 12 year old and mother of an 8 month old, Amanda is often reminded of the wonderful, incredible experiences she had living the life of a farm kid as she says, “A few memories I have with my dad include helping him with chores as a very young child.” In some of her memories, she was so young that she questions how much help she actually was on the farm, yet she was still allowed to join her father as he did his daily chores. “After he would empty 5 gallon buckets of feed ingredients for
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the cattle, he would put me in the buckets (with my head peeping out) and carry me back to the barn. I thought this was so special!”
Amanda also speaks of memories of her sisters helping on the farm. “Once when I was young, my dad recruited the help of my oldest sister to help tend a momma sow who was having difficulty birthing her piglets. My dad had asked my sister if she could help guide the baby pig out of the sow because my sister’s hands were smaller than his and wouldn’t intrude as much. She was only eleven years old, but she delivered those pigs safely and quickly.”
Even though Amanda is perhaps the sibling most passionate about farming, she says that each of her sisters cherish a rural upbringing and enjoy returning to the farm when possible. “What they most enjoy is taking their children to my parents’ farm allowing their kids to experience the farm like they did.” Because returning to the farm is such as pleasing experience, Amanda says that her sisters still take time off from work or dedicate an entire Saturday to helping their parents with harvest in the fall. “In fact, we all agree that helping my dad in the field is like therapy away from a fast-paced world.”
Many of the practices Amanda employs today in working with animals she learned from her father. “My dad taught simple guidelines in caring for animals. In fact, he likened it to caring for people.” Amanda learned that animals need to have good nutrition; which includes a complete and nutritious meal made available to them a few times a day. Also, she was taught that animals need to be comfortable, which means being warm or cool depending upon the season, dry, and have access to a place to rest out of the harsh elements. Amanda further explains, “Animals need an unlimited supply of clean, fresh water. They need clean, fresh air; which may include gently moving the air to keep it from going stale. Lastly, animals need to be protected from sickness, which includes preventative measures and/or a proper treatment plan in the event of sickness.”
the youngest animals needed an “extra special” touch, it was her mother who was called in to help. “A story that comes to mind is when one of our cows gave birth to a calf. For mysterious reasons, the mother cow would not let the calf nurse. My mom quickly turned the basement of our house into a comfortable place for the calf to rest and be nursed back to health using a bottle and milk replacer.”
As her children grow, Amanda says that she will teach them the same advice about farm and animal care that she learned from her father which she sums up by saying, “Always treat the land with the upmost care.” She further explains his advice, “We need to do this because our food source is entirely dependent on the longevity of the land. Responsible stewardship is the only way to guarantee our food supply needs are met today and for all the years to come.” Regarding the advice she has about raising animals, Amanda feels that simply putting the needs of the animal ahead of your own is a good start. “The animals rely on you as a caretaker to provide for them.
When animals require care, a farmer must meet those needs even before taking care of oneself or his/her family.” She remembers countless holidays and other events where the animals were to be fed or made comfortable prior to her family sitting down for a meal or turning in for the night. This was also the case during the worst of Mother Nature’s miserable midwestern blizzards, as laboring cows needed monitoring even in the middle of the night.
Living on a farm has contributed much to Amanda’s success as an adult. She explains, “Working on a farm forces you to know (and even enjoy) hard, physical labor. Raising animals requires attention to detail and forces you to understand disappointment and defeat, even after you have given your best effort. Lastly, it helps you understand the importance of teamwork as many farm activities would not be accomplished if it were not for the joint help of others.” In addition to the character building that can be attributed to farm life, Amanda comments that there are other advantages to living in a rural
setting, as she and her husband are able to enjoy their love for horses thanks to their lifestyle. “My husband and I each grew up with horses, so our passion is shared when we ride horses on the gravel roads near our acreage.” She also spends a chunk of her leisure time putting in long miles running on those same gravel roads. Amanda and her husband are sports enthusiasts, as she says, “I enjoy watching and participating in all kinds of sports. My husband coaches 2 sports and I play multiple sports for fun.” Other pursuits of gardening and Bible studying help take up the rest of Amanda’s spare time.
Working for a swine management/ veterinary clinic allows Amanda to employ her problem solving skills to help area farmers, who often remind her of her father, to improve the health of their pigs. She advises those who love agriculture to seriously consider the industry as an option, because as she says, “There is more of a demand for individuals to work in agriculture than there is a supply, so the job outlook is great!” When searching for a career, Amanda tells others to keep an open mind and don’t be too quick to discount certain jobs where you might lack experience. “Learning on the job is all part of the challenge and the fun! You don’t have to have a farm background in order to love it or be successful. In my experiences I have met countless women who did not grow up with any farm background or agriculture experience. These woman are sometimes the best additions to agricultural because they can relate to both the urban and rural individuals.“ Her last advice for others is, “If you work in agriculture, specifically with farmers and their families, you will never meet more wonderful, genuine, hardworking people in your lifetime! The farmers I get to work with feel like an extension to my family!” n
“I feel like I’m 12 years old when I’m jumping on the trampolines at Sky Zone and I feel more energized when I’m done than when I started. It’s seriously my favorite place in Sioux Falls. My decision to teach there wasn’t for the money, but to stay consistent with fitness. That’s why I’ve decided to donate my earnings to charity. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to do this.”
–Debi Nowak
In a world bombarded with individuals who love to share everything about themselves, Debi Nowak stays under the radar as a highly-respected instructor at a local college who prefers to take pride in her students’ success and achievements.
In addition to teaching in the classroom, Debi also shares her passion for teaching at Sky Zone in Sioux Falls instructing SkyFitness classes anywhere from three to five times every week. She notes, “I actually attended classes for about three years before I started teaching, but I wasn’t good about attending year round. I thought maybe if I’m teaching I’ll stay consistent when school starts and I’ll stay on top of the fitness thing. This is why I decided to start teaching.”
Committed to giving back to her community through her Sky Zone connection, she and her family have chosen to gift her paycheck to benefit those less fortunate than herself. “I thought, since I’ve been blessed with healthy arms and legs, I can be—in a very small way—the hands and feet of Jesus that we’re called to be. The coolest part about the whole thing is that we have a
dynamic plan for it so every month we give to different places. So far we’ve sponsored a family of seven for Christmas with presents and dinner, we’ve given to Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes, the Sioux Falls Humane Society, various GoFundMe accounts, made tie blankets for kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital and given to Kingdom Boundaries. It’s been a real blessing for us to be able to do this.”
Debi was recently honored with a corporate WoW Award given by Sky Zone. According to Sioux Falls’ Sky Zone General Manager Nate David, “This award is given monthly and only one employee nationwide is selected. There are over 150 Sky Zone’s that can submit someone for the award.” The WoW Award is given when an employee goes above and beyond to do something that provides an emotional connection between Sky Zone Team and their guests or community. Nate shares, “Debi is an incredible person who continually thinks of others before herself. The world would be a much better place if there were more people like Debi in it. I would consider myself lucky just to have an opportunity to meet her, so you can imagine how thrilled we are to have her working at Sky Zone. She is truly amazing.”
Debi proudly wears her custom orange WoW Nikes that she received from her SkyZone recognition. “I think that getting shoes as the gift for the award is so appropriate because this decision has allowed me to figuratively ‘walk a mile’ in someone else’s shoes each month. It has made me more aware of the needs in the community. My whole family is more sensitive and more grateful for what we have. I have found that you get back way more than what you give. It’s pretty cool and I feel incredibly blessed to be able to do this.” n
The climbers of Sioux Falls Tower spend their time hundreds of feet off the ground building and maintaining telecommunications towers and wind towers. They travel across the United States and even the world, to countries like the Bahamas and Greenland. The climbers are gone for several weeks or even months, working on these towers in all weather conditions. So who’s waiting for them to come home?
Kylie Spurling’s boyfriend, Eric Rodenborn, has worked for the company eight years. He started in the field working on towers, worked up to Crew Chief, and is now a Project Manager.
When Eric was still working in the field, he was gone 80% of the time. Now he is home most of the time, but Kylie says the distance wasn’t the hardest part.
“These guys really are doing dangerous work, and that is
By Natalie Slieterhard to take in sometimes,” Kylie says. “When you get a picture of them standing at the very top of a huge tower and you really see how far up they are, it makes you nervous for them. You just want them safe.”
Sarah Young is married to Mike Young, who has worked at Sioux Falls Tower for 14 years. He has worked his way up to Chief Operating Officer, so he travels frequently to check up on field operations and their employees.
Sarah says while it takes a certain guy to climb the towers, it also takes a certain kind of wife to handle it and still be supportive when they’re left at home for wait.
“What they do is so crazy. They climb two thousand foot towers like it’s nothing,” says Sarah. “In the ice, the wind, the rain, they’re climbing.”
Sarah says this does worry her, but she knows Mike always uses the proper safety gear. Sarah reminds herself that
he is “a safe, danger guy.”
Alla Schmidt says she knows her husband, Kevin, stays smart about safety too, but feelings of worry still crept up when he was climbing towers high above the ground full time.
“I prayed a little extra harder for him,” Alla says.
After Alla and Kevin got married and had children, she says the traveling was hard on her, but she kept herself busy to make the time go by.
Kevin has been at the company for nine years and is now a Project Manager, so he is at home more with Alla and their children.
Kylie, Sarah, and Alla all say their men love their jobs and really enjoy the work they do. Though the women make sacrifices, seeing how much the men love their jobs makes it worth it.
In return, the women have found a little family in Sioux Falls Tower and a support system to surround themselves with when the men are gone for work for an extended period of time.
What the men do is hard, but what these women give up to watch them do what they love is hard too. But these women wouldn’t have it any other way. It is their strength that undoubtedly provides the support their men need to commit to such challenging work. n
Clarity Counseling, LLC opened in March 2016 and is located on the third floor of the CNA Surety building in downtown Sioux Falls. Other suites surround the office that house insurance agencies, law firms, and real estate companies.
Brandy Bunkers opened the private practice as sole proprietor. She says after years of working in Yankton and Sioux Falls, she wanted to take her career in a different direction and find something that fit her growing family and life style.
What makes Clarity Counseling unique is that Bunkers has years of experience working with people who are struggling with mental health issues and she has a strong understanding of how choric medical issues can impact an individual’s emotional wellness.
She started off working part time after she opened her practice as she just had her first child, but this year, she dived headfirst into working full time.
Bunkers is licensed as a CSW-PIP which means that as a certified social worker she can operate a private independent practice. She meets with clients throughout the week and supports them as they work through anxiety, eating issues, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the approach Bunkers most commonly uses with her clients at Clarity Counseling. She says it retrains the brain to recognize and lessen recurring negative thoughts. She also recognizes that other treatment modalities are useful as well and works with the client to find the right approach.
“The result is having a higher quality of life,” Bunkers says. “That trickles down into relationships, your productivity at work and taking care of yourself.”
Her clients are of all ages, men and women; normally, she meets with adolescents and older, but will also work with children.
Bunkers says she completes a phone consultation with new clients and if she feels a client may benefit from another specialized treatment, Bunkers will make the referral.
While Bunkers is unable to prescribe medications for clients who may need it, she does work closely with medical providers to keep an open line of communication during treatment. Clients may be able to bill their treatment through insurance, but some choose to pay privately.
A perk her clients receive is the option of online scheduling. This allows clients to see Bunkers’ available time slots and choose when they want to be seen. Clarity Counseling is open Monday through Friday with evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday.
“Most people go through some period in their life that they could probably benefit from having someone to visit with,” Bunkers says. n
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