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Page 1: Sioux Falls Woman Magazine • February/March 2012

februar y /march 2012 • SIOUX FALLS WOMAN 1

Carrie HillA Pocket Full of SunSHine

TiReD&Don’t Know

WHY?Long TeRmw e i g h t l o s s SoLuTionS

COMFORTFor A CuRe

Home PRiDe Parties &Projects

10 years!Celebrating

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11 Contributors16 CalendarofEvents

22 FeaturingSiouxFalls PlayItAgain,Doc!

24 OurCommunity Schmeckfest

26 FeaturingSiouxFalls ComfortForaCure

28 Weddings ACelebrationofLove

30 TheBigDay BetterTogether

32 Sugar&Spice

38 HairTrends 5CommonHair Mistakes

40 FashionTrends OfftheCuff

42 WheretoShop

48 WheretoDine

50 Recipes HeartHealthy Recipes

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52 Travelogue NewYorkCityin theSpring

54 AutoStyle LadiesandTheir Cars

60 Home&Garden HomeisWherethe HeartIs

68 AbouttheHouse Pride,Partiesand HomeProjects

70 AbouttheHome WhattoExpect

74 Health GoingRedforWomen

76 HealthyEating Confusedaboutwhat toeat,andhowmuch?

78 HealthlyLiving Long-TermWeight LossSolutions

82 Health TiredandDon’t KnowWhy?

84 Health BloodClotting Disordersand Miscarriage

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86 HealthAwareness TheCircleofLife92 CoverStory CarrieHill APocketFullof Sunshine

98 Profile LindaOlson:Lessons oftheHeart

104 What’sNew Dr.JessicaShaw, ComprehensiveFoot Care

105 What’sNew dFinePrivate FitnessClub

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50100 SiouxFallsWoman ArtBeat ArtistryRevealed

102 What’sNew VentureFootwear iftheShoeFits

103 What’sNew ResaleLiving Furniture Consignment

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MargaretPennockMargaret Pennock has called the Sioux Falls area home for the past 13 years and has enjoyed it thor-oughly. After graduat-ing 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 health-care system and cur-rently works as a Marketing Coordinator for Southeast Technical Institute. Margaret and her hus-band Marty have been blessed with two incredible children, Brandon and Amanda. She enjoys spending her free time reading, catching new flicks, attending her chil-dren’s activities and traveling with her fam-ily.

Jennifer DumkeJennifer Dumke loves to create. Whether on paper or in a room, she enjoys design. Jennifer has a back-ground in interior dec-orating, 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 play-ing 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 par-ents.

Jill FunkeJust across the South Dakota border in Northwest Iowa, Jill and her husband Dan are raising their spirit-ed 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 employ-ment which would allow her to make a difference in the lives of others and found herself leading semi-nars for non-profit organizations in South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. Today, Jill stays busy with free-lance assignments for area newspapers and magazines and she works part-time in a marketing position. When she is not work-ing 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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Megan BrandsrudMegan graduated in May 2011 from Au-gustana College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communica-tions and journalism. She has had several editor roles, including her college newspa-per, the former online magazine, The Post SD, and Living Well magazine. Her love for writing developed from her love of sto-ries. She is passion-ate about using her writing skills to share the stories of people and places alike. Since graduation, she has been filling her time with several freelance writing and editing projects and working as the Project Manager for Lemon.ly Infographics. In her spare time, Megan enjoys traveling, read-ing and spending time with her friends and family.

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 grad-ers 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 pass-port. 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 bal-let in St. Petersburg, and studying Marine Biology in the Bahamas. Her new favorite hobby includes organizing her children’s photo-graphs into albums and keeping their scrapbooks current.

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sioux falls woman LifeThe Sioux Falls area is

buzzing with events

these days, and you

won’t want to miss out on

anything. Check out the cal-

endar to see all of the events

happening around your com-

munity, such as Schmeckfest

and the Sioux Empire Home

Show. Then, check out some

photos from local photogra-

phers and read about two sis-

ters who shared in their wed-

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Feb. 4 Children’s Care Mall Walk 9a.m. EmpireMall Admission-Fundraiser Call782-8500 orvisitwww.cchs.org

Feb. 4-5; March 3-4 Benson’s Flea Market Feb.4&March3at9a.m.; Feb.5&March4at11a.m. Fairgrounds Admission-$2foradults

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Feb. 6 Conversations in Theology and Science 7:30p.m. USFSalsburyScienceCenter Admission-Free

Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28 Open Drawing Group 10a.m. MuseumofVisualMaterials Admission-Free

Feb. 9 & March 8 Wining Women 6p.m. StrawbaleWinery Admission-Free

Feb. 11 The Dancing Grape 7p.m. OldCourthouseMuseum Admission-$20eachor$35per couple Call(605)201-2091oremail [email protected]

Feb. 11 & March 24 Biker Buffet 9:30a.m. J&LHarley-Davidson Admission-Free

Feb. 12 Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales 1:30p.m.&4:30p.m. SiouxFallsArena Admission-Ticketsat www.arenacenter.org

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Feb. 16-20 Greater Midwest Toy Show 9a.m. RamkotaExhibitHall Admission-$3

Feb. 17 Project Linus Annual Make-A-Blanket Day 10a.m. HeirloomCreations Admission-Free

Feb. 18 Family FUN Festival 12p.m.&3p.m. Multi-CulturalCenter Admission-Free

Feb. 14 & March 23 Sioux Empire Young Marines Spaghetti Feed 5:30p.m. SiouxFallsAmericanLegion Admission-$5

Feb. 29 J&L Harley-Davidson Leap Day Events 9a.m. J&LHarley-Davidson Admission-Free

Mar. 1 Pumps, Pearls, Purses in Boogie Wonderland Junior League Annual Fundraiser 5:30p.m. Callaway’sEventCenter Admission-$35pre-registered,$40atthedoor TicketsavailableatJJ’sWine&SpiritsandJennyCraig Call(605)336-9469orvisitwww.jlsiouxfalls.org

Mar. 2-4 Sioux Empire Home Show March2-3:10a.m.;March4:11a.m. SiouxFallsConventionCenter Admission-$7foradults;Freeforchildren12&under

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Mar. 4 35th Semi-Annual B2Bee Bridal Spectacular 12p.m. RamkotaExhibitHall Admission-$5

Mar. 7-11 “The Importance of Being Earnest” March7-10:7:30p.m.;March11:2p.m. USFJeschkeFineArtsCenter Admission-Call(605)331-6787 orvisitwww.usiouxfalls.edu/theatre

Mar. 9 Tab Benoit & Friends in concert Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society 8p.m. OrpheumTheater

Mar. 12 Kelly Clarkson in concert 7:30p.m. SiouxFallsArena Admission-visitwww.arenacenter.orgfortickets

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Mar. 16-18 SD Horse Fair March16:1p.m.;March17-18:9a.m. Fairgrounds Admission-$8foradults;$5for6-14; Freefor5&under

Mar. 20 Olive Oil Appreciation 6:30p.m. OliveDestination Admission-$15

Mar. 20 Instant Guitar One-Finger Magic 7:30p.m. CaseSchoolofMusic Admission-$25 Call(605)367-7999orvisitcommed.sf.k12.sd.us toregister

Mar. 23 American Cancer Society Gala WashingtonPavilion Admission-visitwww.siouxfallsgala.comor call(605)323-3555fortickets

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart, I will be found by you.” declares the Lord.

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Mar. 25-26; April 1-2 53rd Annual Schmeckfest 4p.m. Freeman,SD Admission-gotowww.schmeckfest.com formoreinformation

Mar. 31 Children’s Care Hospital & School 60th Anniversary Celebration 7p.m. ConventionCenter Admission-Call(605)782-2300 orvisitwww.cchs.org.

Mar. 30- Apr. 1 Spring Spectacular Event March30-31:9a.m.;April1:11a.m. J&LHarley-Davidson Admission-Free

Mar. 31 & Apr. 1 Swap Meet and Motorcycle Show 10a.m. Fairgrounds Admission-TBA Call(605)335-2236orvisitwww.abatesfsd.org.

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Play It Again, Doc!Music and Miracles: Children’s Care Concert Unlocks Potential and Improves the Lives of ChildrenBy Jennifer Dumke• Photos courtesy of Children’s Care Hospital and School

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Looking past the professionally-lit stage filled with crisp, black tux-edos, dazzling evening gowns and a barrage of stringed and

brass instruments are the many faces of children in our community who face a battle. Whether it is physical, mental or struggles from an accident or injury, these young faces are the reason why these groups of talented musicians gather each year to perform. But some of them are not just into music. They are also physicians, who blend science and art into the per-fect sonata for the annual Children’s Care Hospital & School fundraiser appropriate-ly titled Doctors in Concert.

Since 2003, this annual fundraising concert has impacted countless lives through the music and art therapy pro-grams offered at Children’s Care Hospital and School. “This concert assures that music and art therapies are available for our kids. Because of it, we are able to continue with our Art of Healing & Growing Program,” says Jacquelyn Knowlton, development associate at Children’s Care. Through music therapies, children are given increased exposure to and participation in not only music, but also movement, storytelling, role-playing and visual arts. “I have personally wit-nessed miracles with our children as they grow from a particular experience with a music therapist, or from one of our visiting artists or staff member that spend time with our children. It truly is heartwarm-ing. Miracles do happen at Children’s Care,” she adds.

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For nearly 60 years, Children’s Care has strived to give each child the opportunity to reach their greatest potential by offering a broad continuum of health care and educational services for chil-dren ranging from birth through age 21. Their many success stories are not a result of only consistent and quality care, but also vital programming and caring staff, which are made available due to funding from events like Doctors in Concert. “Proceeds from our fund-raising events go to improv-ing the lives of the children we serve. We are unlocking potential and improving lives,” adds Knowlton.

Knowlton also credits the unique hybrid of talents featured in the array of musicians and phy-sicians as part of the draw for the event. “It’s a perfect fit,” she adds. “There are so many talented physicians in Sioux Falls. A large number of music majors go to medical school; the orderly think-ing needed for trained musician-ship applies very well to the order-ly thinking needed for science. Both music and medicine involve art and science.”

With eight successful years behind them, Knowlton remains confident in the future of the event. “We will continue to do this event because of the uniqueness of the performances and the qual-ity of the event,” she adds. “The audience knows they will be entertained and enjoy outstand-ing talent. The event has so much to offer and plenty of room to grow.” For more information on Doctors in Concert, please visit: www.cchs.org.

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SchmeckfestBest Heritage Celebration in the MidwestBy Jill Funke • Photos courtesy of Schmeckfest Heritage Festival

SFWour community

Schmeckfest, an annual Free-man, S.D., event that celebrates the heritage of local residents and visitors, can trace its begin-

ning to five women looking for a unique way to celebrate. As members of the ex-ecutive committee of the local Women’s Auxiliary, the ladies were celebrating a de-cade of the organization’s mission of sup-porting the Christian education activities at the Freeman Academy. Three different ethnic groups from Russia settled in the Freeman area in the 1870s, bringing with them different German-based recipes and traditions. The ladies from the Women’s Auxiliary felt that an event that offered a connection to the area’s rich history would be fun and meaningful. The first event, held in 1959 at the Freeman Academy, was named Schmeckfest, or tasting festival.

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According to Schmeckfest food committee chair Vernetta Waltner, “Organizers of the event expected around 200 people to attend the first Schmeckfest and were overwhelmed when about 1,000 people turned out to enjoy great food, company and fellow-ship.” She said that her grand-mother was one of the five women who created Schmeckfest, and she and the other members of the Women’s Auxiliary decided to hold the event annually following a flood of positive feedback regarding the event.

This year, the event revolves around a full three-course ethnic meal, a range of culinary and handicraft arts, and historical pre-sentations and exhibits. Honoring a strong appreciation for the arts, the event features the full-stage musical production of the Wizard of Oz. Those in the mood for sauerkraut, stewed beef and brat-wurst need look no further than Freeman, S.D., on March 23, 24, 30 and 31.

Over the years, Waltner has seen Schmeckfest steadily grow. “We are all amazed at how many people like to attend the event every year, as well as the number of new people who hear about Schmeckfest and decide to make the trip to Freeman.” With a laugh, she adds, “Some kids say Schmeckfest is just as important each year as Christmas!”

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Comfort For A CureGirl Scouts Enter Fight Against Breast CancerBy Jill Funke • Photos By Julie Prairie Photography

SFWfeaturing sioux falls

With each passing year, the subject of breast cancer is receiving more and more attention. The

pink ribbons that signify the disease can be found on everything from key chains to car magnets. Campaigns against breast cancer include events like run/walks and numerous fundraisers. Many different groups are standing together to stamp out the disease that takes mothers, daugh-ters, aunts, grandmothers and women of all ages. Girl Scouts is one group work-ing to increase awareness about breast cancer. Every October, Girl Scout troops across the nation strive to earn their pink breast cancer patches. October is the tar-get month for these efforts, and was se-lected for two reasons. Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday was Oct. 31, and she died from breast cancer. Also, October is National Breast Cancer Aware-ness Month, making it the perfect time for awareness projects.

Annually, the Dakota Horizons Girl Scout Council in Sioux Falls asks troops if they want to make pillows for those fight-ing breast cancer. This year, the troop from Inwood, Iowa, was excited to partici-pate. Troop leader and Girl Scout mother, Melissa Moser was thrilled to use the pil-low project for the troop’s first meeting of the year in October. “I showed the girls the cancer patch they would earn and explained what the pink patch represent-ed,” Moser said. She went on to explain to the interested scouts that cancer is a dis-ease that affects many people, and breast cancer is a type that affects mostly women. “The girls understood that we were doing this pillow project for people who were very sick and going to their doctor to receive chemotherapy.”

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It’s been said, if you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t step forward, you’re always going to be

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The pillows made by the Inwood Girl Scouts were sewn from pink and white fabric and constructed in the shape of a heart. A handmade card signed by the scouts accompanied each pil-low. Moser was thankful for the support, supplies and instruction the troop received from Dakota Horizons. In addition to the pil-lows, older members of the Inwood troop made breast cancer awareness necklaces that were particularly meaningful. “Each girl thought of a special person in her life and gave that person a neck-lace,” Moser said. The necklaces consisted of various sizes of pretty beads, each representing the size of lumps that women can find in their breasts. Giving them as gifts was a way that the scouts could remind their loved ones to do their self-examinations and sched-ule their mammograms.

When they were completed, Moser brought the pillows to Dakota Horizons. They will be delivered with their accompany-ing cards on an as-needed basis to the patients fighting breast cancer at Avera McKennan. Moser feels the experience was positive for everyone involved. “I think it is very important for girls to do these types of projects in their communities for the people they don’t even know. This is definitely something our troop will consider doing again.” SFW

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Better TogetherSisters Share In Wedding Planning BlissBy Megan Brandsrud • Photos by Maurer Photography

SFWthe big day

Wedding planning can be hard work. Many couples even elicit the help of a professional. But the Christopher family planned two weddings only

three months apart with just the help of each other. Christina (Christopher) Odens met her now-hus-

band, Josh, four years ago. After a date at the rodeo and an afternoon of horseback riding, “the rest is history,” as Christina says.

On May 12, 2010, Josh asked Christina to be his wife, and they started making plans for a wedding the following summer, after Christina would be finished with phar-macy school.

Laura (Christopher) Beaver met her now-husband, Travis, in a business law class at the University of Sioux Falls. “We ended up sitting directly across the class-room, and it turns out we both had a little bit of a staring problem,” Laura says.

On April 2, 2011, Travis proposed to Laura, and they started thinking about a fall wedding, knowing they wanted to get married before the end of the year.

Christina and Josh saved July 30, 2011, as their wedding date, and Laura and Travis chose Oct. 22, 2011. The Christopher family was in for a busy couple of months.

“The end of July was a great choice for Josh and I to get married because I had a few weeks from the time I finished my last phar-macy school exam until the wedding day,” Christina says. “It turned out to be a blessing that we got mar-ried as soon as we could after pharmacy schooling was over because then Laura could plan her wedding far enough away from our day, but yet early enough so that the weather was nice.”

Laura was the maid of honor for Christina’s wed-ding, and Christina was then the matron of honor for her sister’s wedding. Even though they each had their own plans to attend to, the sisters enjoyed help-ing each other make wedding arrangements.

Sisters:

Christina (left)

and Laura (right)

on their wedding

days, only a few

months a part.

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“It was both exciting and stressful planning two weddings at the same time,” Laura says. “It was nice to be on the sidelines first, so I would know what to expect when mine came.”

“We were able to take note of things that we liked from my wed-ding and things that we wanted to do differently for her wedding,” Christina says. “I’m sure our fami-ly felt stressed and overwhelmed by it all, but they were very sup-portive and did whatever they could to help out. The distant family seemed to think it was great that we were all able to get together twice in one year to catch up and spend time together.”

Even though the weddings were close in date, they were dis-tinct and special for each sister. Christina will never forget seeing Josh for the first time before their ceremony.

“The anticipation was almost more than I could handle,” Christina says. “When he finally turned around, we embraced each other and we both began to cry because God had brought us together and we were only a few hours from becoming One in Christ.”

Laura and Travis had planned to write each other special notes. “It was exciting because we wrote the notes the morning of the wed-ding, about the anticipation of the day that we’ve waited for since the moment we knew we wanted to spend forever together,” Laura says. “The feelings he told me about in his letter were feelings that every girl would want to hear and be able to cherish the rest of her life.”

The couples are now enjoying settling into married life, and the sisters are happy that they got to experience the biggest days of their lives side-by-side. SFW

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Irelyn & laytonharold’s portrait studios

Bryanfinished vision photography

CadeJulie Prairie Photography

Harperfinished visionphotography

MadIsonHauschildt’s Photography

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CHarlIedolby photography

ClaIreJulie Prairie

Photography

JaCkson, GrIffIn and GavIn

emily eggebraaten photography

tenleyharold’s portrait studios

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sioux falls woman StyleThe new year is a

great time for trying something new with

your style. Read the fashion and hairstyle tips to make sure your new style is on track with the hot looks for 2012. Then, check out some of the popular places to eat and shop. Go show off your new look. If you’re in the mood for some big excitement, we have the perfect travel destination with attractions for every-one.

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Stewart’s School • Model: Jessica • Stylist: Padyn

Dimensions Salon & Spa Model: Liza • Stylist: Melissa

Dimensions Salon & Spa Model: Chelsea • Stylist: Karin

Professional Image Salon • Model: Susan • Stylist: Tawny Stewart’s School • Model: Alexa • Stylist: Trish

Stewart’s School • Model: Allison • Stylist: Jessica

Stewart’s School • Model: Kaci • Stylist: Allie

Rainn Salon & Spa • Model: Kayla • Stylist: Keena

Rainn Salon & Spa • Model: April • Stylist: April

HAIR TRENDS

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5 Co

mm

on Hairstyle M

istakes

By Brianna

VenekampThere’s a reason

women shop in pairs- some-one to help us avoid those,

“What was she thinking?” moments. But who helps us when we need to

hear that about our hair?

Let these simple tips help you avoid a hairstyle faux pas.

Avoid using elaborate head gearHere is an easy rule to follow: objects larger

than your head do not belong on your head. We’re talking giant bows or headbands with huge

embellishments. You want to look classy, not clumsy.

Avoid baking your hair with styling products

Excessive styling will start to make your hair brittle over time. Avoid styles that require the use of several

products on a daily basis to hold their shape.

Avoid anything that refers to or reminds you of the word bouffant

This also includes excessive volume. Some back combing to an up-do looks great, but so much you

end up with a beehive…no-no! Too much volume looks tacky.

Avoid letting your bangs cross your eyes or going too long without a trim

Hair in your eyes is inconvenient and looks neglected. Regular trims help your hair hold its

shape and require you to use less styling product.

Avoid flat ironing your hair to deathConstantly using the flat iron to smooth

every hair into flat submission causes hair to dry out, split and break. Learn to love your

natural curls – they are an asset!

We’ve all committed a major hair mistake one time or another – but here’s to avoiding them in

the future!

…And How to Avoid

Them

!

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investment and look cute tucked into skinny jeans or with a 60s style shift dress. If you already own a pair of boots you love - try adding embellishments to change their look.

Boot cuffs and clips range in price similar to earrings, and You don’t have to sacrifice fashion while you hide under

multiple layers to keep warm - accessorize the one part designed to brave the cold!

A pair of tall leather riding boots - a classic look - are a great

Make your bootsa fashion statement this winter

By Brianna Venekamp

Available at:Haegles West

Available at: Savvy

Availableat:Savvy

Off The Cuff:

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just as easily alter the appearance of your existing boots. Cuffs slip easily onto your calf, similar to a sock, and fold over the top of your boot. Measuring between 2” to 4” deep, cuffs create a completely different look depend-ing on the fabric, color, or print you choose. The variety is only limited by your imagination, as options allow you to add ribbons, pompoms, faux fur, feathers, jewels, chains, rhinestones, or even flowers. If your boots already have a strap or cuff around the top, simply attach clips to the outside of each boot.

Adding accessories to your boots is a fun and affordable way to create a variety of looks that make you stand out in the cold!

Available at:Haegles West

Available at: Bella

Boutique

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LI BrIdaL and FormaL Wear3101 W. 41st St. (Park

Place Center)332-2443

www.LIbridalandformal.comXtreme-By Impressions

fushia sequin prom dress. Prom dresses,

bridal gowns, all occasion dresses,

and tuxedos showcased in our store or custom order from one

of our collections.Prices vary.

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where toshopGundersons

Bridges at 57th2109 W. 57th St(605) 338-9060

www.gundersons.comJohn Hardy

Double Twirl Ring with Black Sapphire

Only at GundersonsPrice vary.

unIversIty oF sIoux FaLLs1101 W. 22nd St.

(605) 331-5000, www.usiouxfalls.eduShop for new and used textbooks, as well

as USF-themed gifts and apparel. Prices vary.

the economy shop1308 Main St.Rock Valley, IA (712) 476-5531

Quality consignments for every-one in the family. Brand names

at prices that cannot be beat. Stop often, shop awhile, save a lot. Never the same store twice.

Prices and selection varies.

pomeGranate market4815 S. Louise Ave.

(605) 275-0200www.feedyourhappy.com

Irish Twins Co. creates their products locally using natural ingredients, free

of dyes and synthetic additives. Choose from a selection of bulk soap, bar soap, shaving products

and even laundry detergent!Price Range: $5 - $20

montGomery’s FurnIture1725 W 41st St.(605) 332-4400

If you’re looking for beautiful, original artwork, stop in and see what Lisa Freidus, an accomplished

artist based in Ft. Meyers, Fla., has to offer. Each piece is three-dimensional with a truly unique, whimsical feel.

Stop in today and take a look!Prices vary.

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the dIamond room3501 W. 57th St.(605) 362-0008

www.TheDiamondRoom.comStop by and see what is new from the Chamilia designer collection like this “Lovedrop Necklace” accented with

sparkling Pave styled Swarovski crystals or the leather wrap style bracelet. New

2012 beads are also arriving! Prices Vary.

dakota kItchenand Bath

4101 N. Hainje Ave.(605) 334-9727

www.dakotakitchen.comSee us for custom kitchen islands and

cabinetry. Voted the Local Best Every Year!Prices vary.

terrI’s caterInG(605) 271-1545

www.terriscateringsiouxfalls.comFull-service catering operation now

specializing in cakes and all varieties of cookies. Call for all of your catering needs. Free delivery

in Sioux Falls.Prices vary.

you’ve Been Framed5015 S. Western Ave. Suite 140

(605) 361-9229We believe all women are unique and precious. All are fabulous in their own

way, original way, with personalities to be celebrated and stories to share about those special moments that have shaped them today. Prices vary.

mahLander’s appLIance & LIGhtInG

130 N. Minnesota Ave.(605) 336-7798, www.mahlanders.com

Stop into Mahlander’s when you’re looking for unique and stylish lighting! These oxidized

metal pendants are a sample of our huge selection of fashionable light fixtures.

Prices vary.

BeLLe touche5005 S. Western Ave. Suite

180(605) 275-6200

www.belletouche.comTHICKER, FULLER HAIR IS YOURS. Our new Invati

system is clinically proven to reduce hair loss by 33 percent – powered by a unique blend

of herbs.Exfoliating Shampoo: $24

Thickening Conditioner: $24Scalp Revitalizer: $60

haeGLes West41st & Kiwanis Ave.

(605) 332-8712Corral boots - Black / Purple wing cross boot made with the finest exotic & leather material available. Stop in to see our

large selection of boots and clothing. Price: $255

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venture FootWearBridges at 57th

5019 S. Western Ave., Suite 140(605) 274-3335, www.VentureFootwear.com

Sophisticated and stylish shoes without compromising comfort or function so you can look good longer. Womans Born black leather

boot $164.99 and Mens Rockport wing tip shoe. $209.99

rIddLe’s JeWeLryCorner of 41st & Louise

(605) 361-0911PANDORA offers women a collection of romantic and feminine designs in sterling

silver and 14K gold that celebrate the unforgettable moments of life.

Prices vary.

wheretoshop

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the WILLoW tree GIFt shop 824 W 10th St.

335-5978, www.thewillowtreegiftshop.comOriginal, one-of-a-kind, homemade bird

houses. A unique gift or home accent for all home decor styles. Prices and sizes vary.

Betz BLInds3100 S. Minnesota Ave

(605) 357-0057www.hdwfg.com/site.

aspx?d=73141e69-9af8-4a13-b6d0-bb81f9023ad8&m1=Magazine&m2

=Other&d1=SFW&tp=504Hunter Douglas

DUETTE ARCHITELLA HONEYCOMB SHADES

The state-of-the-art design incorporates insulating air pockets

for energy efficient window fashion. Reducing energy loss up to

50 percent.Prices vary

haroLd’s photo centerswww.haroldsphoto.com

Hardcover Photo Books. Make a personalized photo book for any occasion! You can

completely customize your book with photos, text and colorful backgrounds.

Available in 8”x8” and 8.5”x11” sizes with 20 to 80 pages.

Shop in-store or online.Prices starting at $49.99

zandBroz varIety209 S. Phillips Ave.

331-5137, zandbroz.comBaggallini - Well Traveled.

Whether you’re going across town or around

the globe, baggallini keeps you organized and stylish.

A perfect blend of thoughtful function and style.

Prices vary

raInn saLon & spaBridges at 57th

5119 S. Western Ave. #160(605) 521-5099

www.rainnsalon.comLilash, for longer, thicker

eyelashes. Promotes growth of your own lashes in just a couple weeks. Prices Vary

try It aGaInconsIGnment store

2101 W. 41st St., Suite 29(605) 362-9000

Coach purses at affordable prices. Shop our large selec-tion of new and used handbags and accessories.

Prices vary

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crazy daIsyconsIGnment BoutIque

1513 E 10th St.(605) 275-2322

www.crazydaisyconsignment.comShow your little one how much you love her

with a unique “mom-made” item from Crazy Daisy Consignment Boutique. A consignment store

with a boutique flair. Prices vary

the stone center29th & Minnesota. (605) 362.5853

Stop by to check out our new expanded location featuring quartz, granite & laminate countertops, as well as several lines of tile. An interior designer on

staff everyday to help you with your remodeling project. Prices vary.

handy man910 E. 10th St.(605) 336-0316

www.handymanhome.comCustom Bathroom Tops from

Handy Man. Any Size. Any Shape. 65 Colors.

Custom Made. Lifetime Warranty.Starting at $200

raymond’s JeWeLers206 S. Phillips Ave.Sioux Falls, 57104

(605) 338-7550The Kiss that keeps

on giving...Sterling Silver

$119.00

ForGet me not5005 S. Western Ave.The Bridges at 57th

(605) 335-9878www.forgetmenotsf.com

Monet’s Garden set of 10 Orchid scented disc soaps with emobssed Fleur

di Lis in gift box. Includes 5 colors.Prices vary

nearLy neW, BareLy used unIForm consIGnment

801 N. Cliff Ave.(605) 274-3464

www.nearlynewbarelyused.comGently used uniforms and scrubs For men and

women. In all sizes. Numerous colors and prints Average price, $8.00 Surgical caps, can be used for food services, Motorcycle riding, and many

other uses. Average price. $6.00

savvy2425 S. Shirley Ave. #112

(605) 274-2882Be beautiful, be classy with a Rose gold

Heart & Arrow necklace by Meinda Maria. Price: $95

kIds stuFF superstore3109 S. Carolyn Ave.

(605) 361-8636www.kidstuffsuperstore.com

For your little Sweetheart, a Hello Kitty lamp and accessories. Choose from several different

themes of lamps and accessories. Price $51.99

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where toshop

Jh BechtoLd JeWeLry

325 S. Phillips Ave.(605) 332-7151

Pretty Sterling Silver Bracelets in a variety of styles and pric-

es available at Bechtold’s Jewelry

Prices vary

resaLe LIvInGConsignment Furniture & Home Decor

3126 S. Minnesota Ave.(605) 929-3103

American Heritage pool table and cover, with accessory table, 2 pool sticks,

balls, and bridge. Cherry color wood with ram feet. $1500 delivered and installed

proFessIonaL ImaGe Beauty1500 S. Sycamore Ave.

(605) 334-0619www.professionalimagesf.com

Our affordable full line of skin care and makeup works for all women and all skin types – it’s not just for models.

Once our specialist determines your color palette, our makeup is tailored to enhance your beauty.

Prices vary

the spa at Grand FaLLsGrand Falls Casino Resort

1415 Grand Falls BoulevardLarchwood, Iowa

(712) 777-7777, www.grandfallsresort.comDamage Remedy Daily Hair Repair instantly repairs damaged hair by 26 percent, protects hair from fur-

ther damage and heat styling$24-$29

BLessed doorAcross from the Western Mall

41st Street & Holly Avenue at Elkjer Square.(605) 553-1010

Baskets galore! Find everything fromquality-made wooden Amish baskets to

Longaberger collectibles in large variety of sizes.Prices vary

oh my cupcakes524 N. Main Ave.

Suite 106(605) 310-6742

www.ohmycupcakes.comWe have tastes to tame any sweet tooth! You can

purchase a dozen standard size cupcakes for $25-$30 or one dozen mini cupcakes for $12-$15.

the InstItute oF desIGn & technoLoGy oF sd

123 S. Main Ave.(605) 275-9728www.idtsd.org

Form + Fashion = Functional Design Career

Follow your passion and prepare for a career in design. Choose from Fashion

Design Entrepreneurship or Interior Décor & Staging. The Institute of Design &

Technology of SD Interior Décor Program has been approved as an educational part-

ner with the C.I.D. (Certified Interior Decorators International). It is not too

early to plan for summer, Project Design: Boot Camp.Prices vary

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sprout2425 S Shirley Ave., Suite 106

(605) 271-2999, (605) 271-9629Glittery headbands and hairties have been added to the EmiJay collection!! Stop in to

snatch up your hottest fashion in hair accessories today.

4 for $10- Hairties, 2 for $12- Headbands

younG and rIchard’s FLoWersMoving from Main Ave to Phillips!!

222 S. Phillips Ave.(605) 336-2815

www.youngandrichards.comSweets for Your Sweetie You can’t go wrong with flowers and chocolate on Valentine’s Day! Shown are Chocolate Covered

Oreos that are sure to delight.Price: $6.99

Jenny3109 W. 41st. St.(605) 339-0656

www.jennycraig.comPilates CorePlus REFORMERGet tight & toned with our

Pilates CorePlus REFORMER! Customize the resistance

while targeting upper body, lower body and abs.

$29.99

south dakota BeeF Industry councIL.

www.sdbeef.orgBeef Bucks, a gift that’s good for everyone. Can be used to purchase beef at any retail or restaurant location, purchase through the South Dakota Beef Industry Council.

steWart schooL604 N. West Ave.

(605) 336-2775, www.stewartschool.comClinical Care Skin Solutions offers 2 complete lines -

Age Defying and Oily/Acne. Also offer specialty treatments including Lip Plumper, Caffeine Blast for

eyes and Sugar Cane Peels, Prices vary

nu2u thrIFt store3819 S. Western Ave.

(605) 275-4205Children’s, male and female clothing in all sizes. Check

out our large selection. Inventory changes daily.

Prices vary.

schoppert’spIano GaLLery

1020 E. 41st St., Sioux Falls605-339-6023

schoppertspianogallery.comExperience the premier selection of the world’s finest pianos. Your authorized

dealer for Steinway, Boston, Essex, & Kawai pianos.Prices vary

dImensIons saLon and spa1900 S. Sertoma Ave., Sioux Falls

605-362-9844dimensionshair.com

Ready for a change? NEW bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow.

15 amazing duos for $204 phenomenal quads

Price: $30

BeLLa BoutIqueThe Bridges at 57th

5009 S. Western Ave. 335-2295

www.bellaboutiquetime.comLeather for him and bling for her make a dazzling

statement and will send sparks flying! Get these fun bracelets at Bella Boutique!

Prices vary

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A partial listing of some of the finest restaurants and dining establishments

throughout the Sioux Empire.

Bro’s Brasserie Americano334 S. Phillips Ave.275-3181www.facebook.com/BrosBrasserieFresh fish, steaks, homemade pastas and specialty desserts in a beautiful downtown setting.

Tre Lounge601 West 33rd St.274-7017www.trelounge.comThin crust pizzas, flatbreads, steaks, seafoods, salads

Crawford’s Bar & Grill214 S. Phillips Avenue332-5333www.crawfordssf.comSteaks, tableside s’mores, fish specials, appetizers, full bar with wide selection of wines, beers and scotch.

Thatzza Pizza1100 South Highline Place271-9222www.ThatzzaPizza.com Pizza by the slice, or order your own pizza with their huge selection of toppings. Also choose from pasta and salads.

Tinner’s Bar and Grill449 W. 69th St. 271-2754Dry-aged steaks, Angus beef burgers, chislic

Tokyo Sushi and Hibachi 3202 E. 10th St. 275-3888www.tokyosushihibachi.comPrepare to be entertained. The hibachi chefs cook with style in front of diners. Also order sushi and rolls.

Grille 26 by Minerva’s26th Street and Western Avenue444-1716Come to Grille 26 for authentic pastas, spe-cialty pizzas, gourmet salads, sandwiches, kabobs and steaks on constantly evolving menu.

18th Amendment Bar and Grill1301 W. 41st St.271-1409Pizza, chicken wings and burgers

Golden Bowl2600 S. Spring Ave.332-2768Authentic gourmet cooking of Szechaun, Hunan and Cantonese dishes.

Erbert and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop3500 S. Louise Ave.275-3727www.ErbertandGerberts.comTasty sandwiches, soups and chili. Each of the fresh subs draws from an imaginative story with a colorful cast of characters.

Carnaval Brazilian Grill Churrascaria2401 S Carolyn Ave.361-6328Brazillian meats served churrascaria style, home-made sausages, seafood, chicken, lamb, and 55-item salad bar.

Wild Sage Grill300 N. Cherapa Place, Suite 102274-1667Fine-dining experience with dishes ranging from organic salads to locally raised elk, buf-falo, beef and wild seafood.

Where ToDine

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Thyme-Roasted Salmon with Crunchy Veggie SalsaServes 4; 3 ounces fish and 1/4 cup

salsa per serving

Cooking spray4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper (coarsely ground preferred)

Salsa1/2 medium cucumber (about 3 ounc-es), peeled, seeded, and chopped1/4 cup quartered or chopped grape tomatoes (about 2 ounces)1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped1/4 cup finely chopped radishes2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion1 teaspoon grated lime zest2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin pre-ferred)1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350°F.In a medium bowl, gently stir together the salsa ingredients. Set aside.Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray.Put the fish on the foil. Sprinkle the thyme, salt, and pepper over the fish. Using your finger-tips, gently press the seasonings so they adhere to the fish.Bake for 20 minutes, or until the desired doneness.Transfer the fish to plates. Spoon the salsa and its accumulated juices beside or over the fish.

Heart-Healthy RecipesStart The Year Off Right With These Delicious Meals

These recipes are reprinted with permission from Recipes for the Heart, Copyright © 2012 by the American Heart Association. Published by Publications International, Ltd. Available on shopgored.com starting mid-February, while supplies last.

SFWrecipes

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French-Style Bean StewServes6;scant11/2cupsperserving

6 cups water8 ounces dried Great Northern beans or other dried white beans, sorted for stones and shriveled beans, rinsed, and drained8 ounces dried black beans, sorted for stones and shriveled beans, rinsed, and drainedCooking spray3 medium ribs of celery, chopped2 medium carrots, chopped1 large green bell pepper, chopped1 large onion, chopped4 medium garlic cloves, crushed or minced2 8-ounce cans no-salt-added tomato sauce1 1/4 cups fat-free, low-sodium vegetable broth1/2 cup dry white wine (regular or nonalcoholic)1/4 cup light or dark molasses2 medium dried bay leaves1 1/2 teaspoons dried fennel seeds, crushed1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

In a Dutch oven, stir together the water and beans. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 1 hour. Or put the water and beans in a large bowl. Let stand, covered, for 6 to 12 hours. With either method, drain the beans in a colander, rinse, and drain again. Set aside.

When the beans are ready, dry the Dutch oven and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook the celery, carrots, bell pepper, onion, and garlic over medium heat for 20 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining ingredients and the beans. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the beans are tender, adding water if necessary and stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaves before serving the stew.

Spinach Noodle Bowl with Basil and GingerServes 4; 1 cup per serving

28 ounces fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth1 1/2 ounces dried whole-wheat angel hair pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces, if desired1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)1 cup baby spinach, coarsely chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh basil2 teaspoons grated peeled gingerroot

In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the pasta and red pepper flakes. Return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 6 minutes, or until the pasta is just tender. Remove from the heat.

Stir in the remaining ingredients. Let stand for 2 minutes so the flavors blend.

Roasted Carrots, Beets, and Red Onion WedgesServes4;1/2cupperserving

Cooking spray2 medium beets (about 5 oz. each), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, and patted dry with paper towels3 small carrots (about 2 oz. each), cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces (not baby carrots)1 medium red onion (about 4 oz.), cut into 1/2-inch wedges2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled1/8 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil to keep it from getting stained. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.

Put the beets, carrots, and onion wedges on the foil. Drizzle the oil and sprinkle the oregano and salt over the vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer so they don’t touch.

Bake for 15 minutes. Stir. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender when pierced with a fork.

Cook’s Tip: Avoid getting beet stains on your hands by peel-ing the beets under cold running water.

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New York City in the SpringBy Thea Miller Ryan

SFWtravelogue

Bright lights. Big city. Yes, it’s time to visit New York City this spring.

Take the whole family, a girls-only trip, or a getaway for couples. No matter who goes, New York City has something for everyone.

“There’s so much to see,” Rae Gene Larson of AAA Travel in Sioux Falls, said. “There’s always something going on that you don’t experience at home, no matter where you live.”

Most importantly, Rae Gene said, is to have a plan when visiting the city. “Know what you need to be organized. You don’t want to wing it there – you’ll spend so much time missing things. You don’t have to be totally structured, but you should think about what you’re going to do.”

Those plans might include a dinner cruise around the Statue of Liberty, she sug-gested. Museum trips to the Guggenheim or Whitney can be added to an itinerary and tickets purchased before arriving in the city. Visitors who want to be in the studio audience of a television show need to purchase tickets before they arrive. She said seeing shows like the Late Show with David Letterman and The View are only guaranteed if you plan ahead to get tickets.

The theatres on Broadway take planning ahead as well. “If there’s a show you have to see, you have to be willing to bite the bullet and pay the price,” she said. “But, if you can go to New York City without feeling that you have to see something, you can go to the ‘will call’ windows and see if someone will not be using their tickets. You can sometimes get them cheaper.”

“There’s always something going

on that you don’t experience at home,

no matter where you live.”

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Bridget De Yager, Sioux Falls, attended a Broadway show with friends. “We were in the third or fourth row, center stage, close enough to see, and feel, the sweat flying off of the actors,” she said. “The energy was amazing. You can’t help but feel like you’re in a different world, which I guess is what a good show will do. I also just loved how well done it was--even the extras and people way in the back were acting their hearts out.”

Wear excellent walking shoes and see Radio City Music Hall, Times Square and all the bright lights of the city. “It’s just an elec-trifying experience,” Rae Jean said.

Shopping in the city is always a spectacular adventure. Even though many of the stores found in the city exist even in South Dakota, there’s something more exciting about purchasing it in New York City. But, stores like FAO Schwarz and Tiffany’s, even though found in other locations, are uniquely New York and special places to visit.

Of course dining in New York City is beyond compare. “They have everything from McDonald’s to some of the most elaborate five and six star dining,” Rae Jean said. One of her favorites is the top floor of the Marriott Marquis, a rotating restaurant with a spec-tacular view of the city. She sug-gested cocktails and hors d’oeu·vres for a budget-friendlier experience. The dinner menu choices are an investment, both in time and pocketbook. But, “It’s the city experience,” she said.

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Ladies and Their CarsBurning Up The Boulevard in 2012By Jill Funke

SFWauto style

Ford F-150While pickup owners have

traditionally been mostly men, the Ford F-150 attracts more and more interest from their fairer sex each year. Factors for this interest include the pick-up’s versatility, as the F-150 offers different cab and cargo bed combinations that were created to fit the unique needs of all owners, male or female. Other attractive fea-tures include a flat rear floor, and a step to help accommo-date access to the cargo bed. The 2012 F-150 sees the Sync system capabilities grow to include smartphones.

Ford Edge Those in the market for a

crossover SUV are drawn to the Ford Edge for its style, ride and high-tech features. The five-passenger Edge demon-strates more agility during corner turns and maneuvering in tighter spaces than what would be expected from a midsize SUV, and great con-struction keeps the ride envi-ably quiet. Safety is arguably a priority for the Edge, which scored the highest possible rating in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-off-set, side-impact and roof strength tests.

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Cadillac CTS Due to its cat-like agility, some might wonder if the

Cadillac CTS is really a sport car that suddenly woke up one morning in the body of a mid-size sedan. An interior full of ample space and a trunk with tremendous cargo carrying capacity help round out the long list of features that continue to attract buyers to the CTS. No stranger to safety, this five-passenger vehicle was awarded the Insurance Institute’s high-est rating in frontal-offset and side-impact testing.

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helpful articles telling you what you can expect during a renovation. And where to purchase new appliances and home remodeling sup-plies. If you’re looking for a little inspiration, flip to page 60 to read about The Fords’ decorating style where modern meets antique.

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Home is Where the Heart Is

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When hom-eowner Sue Ford gazes around the

rooms of her sprawling brick ranch-style home, she is taken back to her childhood days growing up on the fam-ily farm. Rather than just a place to “hang your hat,” Sue has turned her home into a hobby, a career and most importantly, a place where she can fondly display family heirlooms. Originally built in 1993, the home became the Fords’ in 2000. Having a like-ness for antiques and family heirlooms, the house spoke to Sue with its wide mold-ings and oak accents, even though it was relatively new and in need of remodeling to make it fit their lifestyle.

“We have a growing fam-ily, three grown, married children and three grand-children, so we needed a place that had enough bed-rooms for everybody,” Sue says.

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Sue and her husband Marc immediately got to work. The kitchen was given a facelift with dark granite countertops and coordinating glass mosaic backsplash from Granite Transformations. Existing oak cabinets from Dakota Kitchen

and Bath were given a facelift with new oil-rubbed bronze hardware. To accommodate Sue’s crystal collection, the Fords converted their pantry into a custom buffet with glass-front cabinets and plenty of countertop space. Additional glass-fronts were added to cabinets, while others were enlarged for more storage space. Rope molding in a contrasting stain embellishes the cabinets and blends with the chocolate hues found in the granite countertops.

The formal living room was part of an addition that was com-pleted in May 2011. The exterior deck area was converted to make way for the spacious room that is complete with a custom fireplace and casual eating area. Despite the rich colors of the upholstery and accessories, large windows let in ample natural sunlight through the custom wood blinds. Flanking the gas fireplace are oak chairs passed down for generations on the Ford side. “These date back nearly two centuries,” says Sue as she flips the chair over to reveal

markings. A Hoosier cabinet, a wedding gift from Sue’s maternal grandfather to her grandmother in 1919, and a historic crank tele-phone bring Sue back to the days on the family farm.

Although some antiques are time-honored pieces handed down for generations and cherished by Sue and her family, others are a hybrid of garage sale and dumpster finds. For almost forty years, Sue has been proud of her ability to turn trash into treasure. Sue has long been incorporating family finds into décor and taking it one step further by fixing up old antiques and adapting them for mod-ern day living.

With a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from South Dakota State University, Sue spent decades as a tailor. She has retired from the sewing business and is now the Executive Director for Sales and Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls, yet she credits her years of working with fabrics and textiles as part of her now budding hobby of decorating and design. “I really believe it’s a God-given talent to visualize a finished project when you find something in the dumpster and want to fix it up and incorporate it in your home,” Sue says.

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Today, Sue enjoys filling up her over 4,000 square-foot home with unique family hand-me-downs and hidden treasures. Since the remodel, the area just off the

kitchen has become a quaint sitting room and home office. “This log cabin quilt was sewn be-fore 1889 by my great grandmother,” she adds. To-day, it’s proudly displayed on the wall along with a myriad of “new meets old” pieces. And while the quilt brings about a flurry of family memories, other pieces, like an antique secretary, was actu-ally purchased for a dollar and given a facelift with fresh paint.

Just down the hall, the formal dining room started out as the living room. Thick, oak wood-work and pocket doors add to the nostalgia, while a distressed dining room table and coordi-nating buffet and china hutch were more recent purchases, selected for their time-worn appear-ance from Farmhouse Treasurer’s by Singer Furniture. Dotted with family heirlooms and garage sale finds, like an antique highchair and adapted wrought iron sewing machine turned glass-top table, Sue comments on how they all add to her eclectic style.

Cozy and quaint, the sitting room located just off the kitchen is where the Fords enjoy their morning cup of coffee. Despite sinking into the plush sofa and enjoying the warm morning sun, Sue immediately pops up to showcase her sewing talents. A footstool originally from the 1950’s was reupholstered with plush brown fabric and fin-ished off with elegant tassel accents, taking it from dated to decadent. A sewer at heart, Sue reclaimed a historic treadle sewing machine as a nod to her skills.

One of the first antique pieces Sue ever worked with was a rocking chair from the late 1800s, now situated in her master bedroom. Even though it was broken in pieces when Sue acquired the pressed oak chair, she had it rebuilt and restored to become a great room piece. Her mas-ter bedroom set, also from the Farmhouse Treasures collection, blends with the floral wall-paper and rich, historic touches. An upholstered settee in the corner is another fond find for Sue. “This was actually in the basement of the farm-house I grew up in,” Sue says. When her mother was in need of a small sofa, Sue promptly went to task restoring and reupholstering the basement find. Today, the mechanisms still work and Sue has yet another conversation piece.

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An additional bedroom and two full baths complete the main level while the lower

level features four bedrooms for her children, a home office and family room.

One of Sue’s best examples of blending old and new is the lower level fireplace. “I actually purchased this antique mantle and used it as the center while adding a new bookcase tower on either side,” she shares. The shelf portion of the historic mantle was then used to display a flat screen television while the lower portion accommodates an electric fireplace, making for a modern day media wall. Deep burgundy upholstery and accent walls add depth and warmth to the family room while a whimsi-cal wallpapered wall proudly showcases more memories and farmhouse treasures.

Other than the log cabin quilt and Hoosier cabinet, one of Sue’s most prized posses-sions is proudly showcased in her lower level home office. “My mom made this for me,” she says, pointing to a needlepoint sewing machine wall hanging that has been framed with reclaimed wood from a building at her childhood home.

With modern conveniences and ample space for a growing family, Sue and Marc Ford’s home is a true example of old meets new. “I just love what I do and have always appreciated being surrounded by family heirlooms,” Sue says. And whether it’s a hand-stitched quilt or modern replicas, Sue has an affinity for the eclectic style and enjoys using her skill-ful talents as a means to create a home that’s truly where her heart is. SFW

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Pride, Parties and Home ProjectsGraduation Celebrations Mark More Than MilestonesBy Jennifer Dumke • Photos by Hauschildt’s Photography

SFWabout the house

Your child’s high school gradu-ation often marks a huge milestone for a parent. Even though the focus is on the

young graduate, hosting the celebration in the house often prompts homeowners to tackle remodeling projects.

In lieu of all the party planning and college visits, the key to having a success-ful home remodeling project for gradua-tion day is all about timing. Even though Sheri and Brad Brown built their two-story home in 1995, as their family grew and their styles changed, they found a need to make updates. With a pending graduation, they knew it would be a good opportunity for them to make improvements.

Last spring, they began preparing for their first child’s high school graduation by drawing up plans to remodel their

kitchen. “We found our kitchen was diffi-cult to navigate,” Brad said. “We had wanted to remodel it for a couple of years and with our child’s graduation coming, it was the perfect time.”

Working as Director of Operations for Creative Surfaces in Sioux Falls for the past seven years, Brad knew exactly what they needed to give their kitchen the nec-essary facelift. “Countertops really are the key for changing the look,” he said. Along with swapping out their white laminate countertops for a rich, Cambria stone sur-face, they also made changes to the flow of the room. “We moved our pantry so we could enlarge the island,” Sheri said. “Having a larger island that is more cen-trally located has made a huge difference.” Choosing Cambria for their surfaces added beauty and also durability.

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To accent the countertops, the Browns also updated their backs-plash with custom tile from The Stone Center by Creative Surfaces. The existing wood floors were refinished, a sleek black sink was added and their original cabinets were spruced up with modern wrought hardware. “We couldn’t believe the difference the little touches ended up making,” Sheri says.

Even though Brad works in the home-building profession and the family has taken on numerous other remodeling projects throughout the years, they still attest to timing as being the key to a successful remodeling project. “Start planning early. We began thinking about our project in January and found we didn’t have much time to spare,” Brad said. “It’s important to also think about the traffic flow, even though, ulti-mately, the project is about what fits your lifestyle and your future entertaining needs.”

Having a goal in mind when remodeling your home, such as hosting a graduation celebration, can be rewarding and challenging at the same time; it’s great to have a way to showcase your finished product, but it can create addi-tional stress. Thankfully, the Browns are enjoying their new kitchen and fondly reflect on their child’s graduation party as being a success. SFW

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What to ExpectBuilding, Buying, Budgets and Everything In BetweenBy Jennifer Dumke

SFWabout the home

Your home is a big part of your life. It’s where you raise your family, take pride in your sur-roundings and spend some of

your best quality time. So it’s no surprise how much emotion is involved with home ownership. Whether you’re in the market to buy or build a home, are a current ho-meowner or first-timer, a person’s home can be a source of pride and personality when projects turn out perfectly. It can also be a source of dilemma and disagree-ment when expectations are not met. With this said, you don’t need to be an expert in building, remodeling and additions. You just need to hire one and understand what type of emotions you may experience be-fore you dive into your project.

One way Rachael Schwebach Weissenburger and her husband Lawrence, owners of Rosewood Homes Inc., suggest to avoid home hassles is through security. They’re not talking about alarm systems, but rather having the confidence you’re making the right decision and trusting the right professionals. “Homebuilding proj-ects have a great deal of emotional impact,” Rachael says. “Some of the big-gest mistakes, regrets and problems often times are avoidable.”

Signatures, proposals, renderings and budgets can sometimes consume a cus-tomer’s life. Rachael suggests putting your homebuilding or remodeling plans on paper before digging in. Just knowing the importance of security and peace of mind, Rachael and Lawrence created what they

“As experienced homebuilders, we know first-hand how stressful building, remodeling or additions can be.

But with the right plan, the path to having your dream home is not only attainable, but can be stress free.”

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Rachael and Lawrence also stress the importance of getting to know your builder. “We sug-gest meeting with your builders frequently to really make sure your goals, desires and needs are understood,” Rachael says. It’s also important when discussing the budget, not only financially, but also when budgeting a cus-tomer’s time commitment to the project. Rachael adds that home-buyers can often avoid unneces-sary stress and disappointment if details are reviewed and dis-cussed in advance– something even before the location is deter-mined.

There are a lot of important decisions to make when taking on a remodeling or new construction project – and we don’t mean pick-ing out colors or cabinets. The first step in a successful building project is finding the right builder. Developing the right relationship can reinforce a sense of security and avoid mistakes and emotional mishaps down the line. Thankfully, homebuilding experts Rachael and Lawrence are here to help guide you through the pro-cess with insightful tips of the trade. Be on the lookout for more fact-filled topics in upcoming issues, or send your specific ques-tions or story ideas to Rachael and Lawrence by emailing [email protected]. SFW

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sioux falls woman Health

Still keeping your new year’s resolu-tion to eat healthy

and get fit? We’ve got some articles that will keep you motivated. Read about healthy food choices and portion sizes and check out some tips for long-term weight loss. Also, read our health focus articles to make sure you understand the warning signs of heart attacks, blood clots and sleep apnea.

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Going Red for WomenA Crucial Step in Female Heart Careby: Lynn Thomas, Sanford Health

SFWhealth

We’ve all seen it on televi-sion, the overweight, stressed out, “pack-a-day” middle-aged man

has a fight over the phone, suddenly turns blue, clutches his chest and collapses to the floor.

The typical made-for-television heart attack has certainly dis-torted our definition of real-life heart event symptoms, especially in women. We’ve been taught that there are a certain set of “classic” signs and symptoms for heart attacks. However important they may be, they do not always tell a woman’s side of the story.

Many men do experience “classic” signs of a heart attack – crippling chest pain, sweating and difficulty breathing. Women often report experiencing an entirely different set of symptoms and warning signs, including:

• nausea and vomiting• chest tightness• upper back pain• shortness of breath• lightheadedness• unexplainable fatigue

Not Just a ‘Man’s Disease’The American Heart Association

reports survival rates among women with cardiovascular disease are not improving at the same rate as men’s. This is due in part by a lack of information and aware-ness of women’s heart health, coupled with the longstanding misconception that

heart disease is primarily a “man’s dis-ease.”

For example, women often do not experience severe pain during a heart attack. Instead, they report feelings of chest pressure, tightness or an ache,

which often results in physi-cians failing to administer the proper lifesaving heart tests.

“These disparities in heart dis-ease between men and women under-score the need for women’s heart pro-grams that can deliver gender-specific and comprehensive cardiovascular care to the

tens of millions of women who are at risk and those already afflicted,” says Maria Stys, a doctor at Sanford Heart and the region’s only female cardiologist.

Physician AwarenessBecause of a lack of research

and awareness, health care providers commonly

attribute cardiac symptoms in women to psycho-logical conditions, such as anxiety, panic or stress.

“For this reason, women often go

misdiagnosed and suffer from a heart attack and are less

likely than men to

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receive recommendations from their physicians about preventive or interventional care,” says Maria Stys. “More times than not, physi-cians are looking for male-pattern disease, when we need to start looking at female patterns,” she says.

Patient EducationOnly 20 percent of women rec-

ognize heart disease as the lead-ing cause of death for women. According to the 2011 American Heart Association update, a majority of women surveyed said they were confused about basic cardiovascular disease preven-tion. It not only impacts the medi-cal care women seek, but also the lifestyle behaviors they adopt.

While heart event symptoms in men and women differ, preven-tive measures stay the same. These include: • Maintaining a resting blood pressure that is no higher than 120/80 • Knowing family history • Keeping total cholesterol levels under 200 • Exercising for 30-60 minutes three or more times a week • Quitting smoking • Maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index • Eating a heart-healthy diet full of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and vegetables • Controlling diabetes if you are a diabetic • Practicing relaxation and reducing stress

For more information on wom-en’s heart health and how to pre-vent or treat heart disease, visit goredforwomen.org. SFW

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Confused about what to eat, and how much?Start With Your Plate!By Donna Farris, for Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

SFWhealthy eating

Figuring out what to eat and how much is now as easy as dividing your plate into four portions.

“My Plate” was recently released by the USDA as the new model diet. “It’s a very simple, visual cue,” said Kristin Sousek, Avera/Hy-Vee dietitian. Fill half of your plate with fruits and vegeta-bles; one-fourth with lean meats or pro-tein; and one-fourth with grains, with a dairy product on the side. “If you eat like that three times a day, you’ll have ade-quate nutrition for staying healthy and maintaining a healthy weight,” Sousek said.

The plate helps gauge portion size. “One-fourth of a plate will give you a meat serving that’s about the size of a deck of cards, or a woman’s palm. It gives you a cue that a 2 0 - ou nc e steak, or a heap-ing pile of pasta is too much,” Sousek said.

Variety is key when choosing how to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, both in type and color. Corn and pota-toes can be considered vegeta-bles, but they are starchy, meaning they break down to sugar easily. “When the body gets more sugar than it needs, it is stored as fat,” Sousek said. A variety of different colors means you’re getting a variety of

nutrients and antioxidants. “If you have corn and potatoes every day, your nutrition-al intake will take a dive.”

W h e n choosing r e d m e a t s , look for

“round” or “loin,” which are leaner choic-es. “Pork, chicken, and turkey are great,

low-fat choices, as long as the skin is removed. Fish is a wonderful high-protein, low-fat, heart-healthy choice,” Sousek said. “Watch your portion size, and how you prepare it. Baking, broiling or grilling get the fat away from the meat, rath-er than deep frying or breading the meat.”

Choose whole grains at least half of the time. “Look for enriched and whole-grain prod-

ucts,” Sousek said. “Limit white bread, white rice and white

pasta.”Fats and sweets

are not included on “My Plate,”

but that doesn’t mean they can’t ever be included in your diet. Choose “heart

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healthy” oil like canola and olive oil, and use sparingly. If you have dessert, have a small portion, or modify the recipe to make it lower in fat and calories. Sousek sug-gested mixing a brownie mix with a can of black beans with the juice included that has been pureed in a food processor. “Bake as nor-mal, and you have delicious brownies that are lower in fat and cholesterol, and high in fiber.”

Changing your diet based on the “My Plate” plan can not only help you eat healthy, it can help you maintain a healthy weight, or lose weight. “When you’re trying to lose weight, work on one change at a time. Find simple things you can do,” Sousek sug-gested, such as using a smaller plate, watching portion size, avoiding “seconds,” eating plenty of fiber, and drinking plenty of water.

“Many of us are walking around dehydrated. Because the body doesn’t differentiate well between hunger and thirst, you might feel hungry when you actu-ally are only thirsty,” Sousek said.

Eat three square meals a day. “If you skip meals and then have a huge supper late in the day when your metabolism is at its lowest, you aren’t doing yourself any favors,” Sousek said. Keep healthy snacks, and fresh fruits and vege-tables on hand – cut up and ready to eat. “We eat what we have in the house. If the only thing you have on hand is frozen pizza and cookies, that’s what you’ll eat,” Sousek said.

To learn more about thou-sands of health topics, go to www.AveraMcKennan.org and click on Health Information. SFW

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Long-Term Weight Loss SolutionsGo the DistanceBy Jill A. Funke • Phohos by Hauschildt’s Photography

SFWhealthy living

The number of people in the United States who fervently desire to lose weight continues to increase. As a result, the number of diets and weight-loss programs rises to meet the demand. For some people, the yearning for a smaller

silhouette leads to desperation, and they will try any method that promises to help them shed their unwanted pounds.

Nancy Keenan of Sioux Falls strug-gled with other weight loss programs until she sought the help of a con-sultant at Jenny (formerly Jenny Craig). She was initially unset-tled, as Keenan explains, “At first I thought I might panic, until my consultant told me that there wasn’t anything I couldn’t eat, and she and I could work around the items I didn’t want to give up.” Gayle Craik, local Jenny franchise owner, says that Keenan’s experience is common, as many clients have had more than their

share of disappointments when trying other programs. “The client who comes to Jenny has tried other diets but has not had lasting success,” Craik says. “They are looking for the long term weight-loss solu-tions we provide.”

Keenan found her personalized pro-gram with Jenny to be just what she needed, as it took into consideration her previous experiences with weight loss and her current situation. “We live a very social lifestyle,” Keenan says. “I worked with my consultant to determine the best food choices to make when dining out.” In addition to a renewed focus on balanced,

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Just like Keenan, former Jenny client Lori Kading was ready for a program she could live with for-ever. “I needed a healthy plan to help me lose post-pregnancy weight.” Both Keenan and Kading watched the numbers on their scales decrease a little every week, which according to Craik, is ideal. That was the right recipe for suc-cess, as Keenan says, “I never felt hungry or deprived. And my con-sultant became my friend and partner in my journey.”

With weight losses of 55 and 15 pounds respectively, both Keenan and Kading are Jenny success stories, and they stay with their maintenance programs while eating their own food. Keenan has spent the last two years visiting her consultant weekly and following her plan to keep the weight off. “I feel so much healthier, and happier with the way I look. This journey has taught me to become aware of how much I really eat,” Keenan says. Kading has been maintain-ing her weight loss for more than 15 years and was so impressed by the program and company that she became a Jenny consultant. “I help clients see that the program works, and I use my experience to help them on their own nutrition-ally-balanced plan,” Kading says. “A company that has been around for more than 28 years and worked so well for me can help so many others through their weight loss process, and greatly improve their health.” SFW

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Denton Combs Center for Excellence in CareNew Specialty Center Focuses on Allergy and Nonsurgical Ear, Nose and Throat Treatments

Nurse Practitioner Denton Combs is no stranger when it comes to treating, man-aging and solving ear nose

and throat (ENT), and chronic allergy conditions. For the past 12 years, he has seen thousands of patients in the Sioux Falls area for these conditions. “I started out working for Dr. Reuben Setliff at the Setliff Sinus Institute managing his allergy and chronic sinus patients,” Combs says. “Since then, I’ve been focusing in that spe-cialty, as well as non-surgical ENT treat-ments.”

Many of Combs’ patients have little understanding of how an allergy can adversely affect their overall health when they first come in for treatment. In fact, he notes that nearly 25 percent of his patients being seen for sinus issues have an underlying allergy that has led to their sinus condition. “I see many patients with skin conditions, chronic fatigue and chronic sinus prob-lems. It affects sleep, concentration, mood, even your ability to exercise,” he says. “Every aspect of our life is affected by full body wellness, and if you can’t achieve good sleep, everything else suffers. Many times this can be caused by an underlying allergy that is treatable.”

In addition to non-surgical sinus care and allergy testing and treatment, Combs also specializes in waterless microscopic ear cleaning and other ENT conditions. “Many providers spend up to 30 minutes cleaning the wax from a patient’s ear and

sof ten-ing it up with water, which can be pain-ful,” Combs says. “My average time per ear is less than two minutes. I believe that using a

“I can usually just look at a person to determine if they have the presumptive signs of an allergy. Through testing, we can determine what the problem is and then address it through a management plan. If you have a number of

these symptoms, make an appointment to find out what the issue is so that you can address it and improve your quality of life.”

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microscope to clean ears is the only way to do it.”

Because Combs is a nurse practitioner, he also offers addi-tional services that are many times commonly aggravated by an existing ENT or allergy condition. “Within the realm of ENT, I spe-cialize in thyroid disorders,” he says. “I also work with women experiencing hormonal issues, which often coexist with aller-gies.”

The Denton Combs Center for Excellence in Care Provides These Services • Allergy • Allergy Testing • Allergy Shots • Allergic Asthma • Non-surgical ENT • Microscopic Ear Cleaning (Water Free) • Chronic Ear Infections (Failed Ear Tubes) • Chronic Sinus Issues (Had Sinus Surgery, Symptoms are Back) • Postnasal Drip • Frequent Throat Clearing • Reflux • Chronic Cough • Facial Pain/Headaches

The Denton Combs Center for Excellence in Care is a division of Kannan Clinic, PC, and is housed in the Independent Medical Arts Building located on 6709 South Minnesota Ave., Suite 202. For further information or to sched-ule an appointment, call 605.274.3898.

Referrals aren’t necessary but it’s always best to check with your insurance provider before making an appointment. SFW

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Tired and Don’t Know Why?Sleep Apnea: Causes and CuresBy Jennifer Dumke

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Bothersome snoring may be much more than just an an-noyance; it could be a warning sign of a much bigger prob-

lem that’s potentially dangerous to your health. Sleep apnea occurs when the body stops breathing while sleep-ing, often resulting in snoring, gasping or heavy breathing. And while this indicates you could be suffer-ing from a much more common type of sleep apnea called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it can still have harmful ef-fects on the body.

Dr. Ken Scott, a board certified ear, nose and throat surgeon and sleep specialist for Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat says that about five percent of adults and children in the United States suf-fer from this type of sleep disorder. Its c o u n t e r p a r t , although far less common, bears much larger health risks. Known as Central Sleep Apnea, this

condition consists of the brain not telling the body to breathe.

The more common OSA has more obvious symptoms and affects the day-to-day quality of life for most sufferers. “It most commonly occurs in children with

large tonsils or overweight adults,” Dr. Scott says. And while younger adult females are less likely than males to have sleep apnea, once a woman reaches meno-pause, they can likely have as much risk as men.

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Because OSA involves the body’s inability to breathe due to a blocked airway, there are treat-ments to help increase the air-flow. For children, a common treatment is removing the ade-noids and tonsils, which often cures sleep apnea. For adults, the gold standard for treatment is positive airway machines. Usually deemed cumbersome and bulky, Dr. Scott says that these machines have actually become much more comfortable and quiet over the past few years.

Even though sleep apnea is treatable, understanding the symptoms and warning signs make it a silent syndrome. Left untreated, your health can greatly be affected, so it’s important to understand the warning signs and visit with a doctor immediately if you or a loved one suspects they may have it. Don’t overlook the symptoms. “Sleep apnea is a prob-lem that should not be ignored in yourself or others,” Dr. Scott says. “Night after night of suffering from sleep apnea does predispose a person to early stroke, heart attack and even death.” SFW

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The Connection Between Blood Clotting Disorders and MiscarriageA Devastating Condition thatCan Be Treated Successfullyby Margaret Pennock • Photo by Hauschildt’s Photography

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of these miscarriages are due to chromosome or hormonal problems, several are caused by blood clotting disorders, which few are aware of.

Dr. Michael S. McHale, founder of the McHale Institute in Sioux Falls, spe-cializes in treating patients with blood disorders, including a number of

women who had previously had multiple miscarriages.

With more than 25 years of experience working with oncol-

ogy and hematology, Dr. McHale works closely with area gynecologists to help find solutions for women who desire to have children.

“When a woman has a miscar-riage, it’s typically caused by either a hormonal or implantation issue, such as when the placenta is positioned in the wrong location,” Mchale says. “However, it may also be caused by a blood disorder that causes blood clots

to form in the placenta, not allowing the baby to receive what it needs to survive.”

Because the cause of many miscar-riages is difficult to determine, he strongly suggests working with a gynecologist that specializes in fertility issues. This will

For most couples, having a child is a joyful and magical experience. Unfortunately for some hopeful parents,

becoming pregnant and giving birth is only a dream. According to the Ameri-can College of Obstetricians and Gy-necologists, 10 – 25 percent of all pregnancies will end in miscar-

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Dr. McHale sees four to five women on average at any given time to help them manage their blood clotting disorders while pregnant. “I’ve been seeing patients for a number of years so I do quite a bit of this. I currently have a patient who’s experienced five miscarriages previously, so we are going to manage her care at this time for the duration of the pregnancy.”

Once Dr. McHale has deter-mined exactly what his patients’ issues are after completing blood tests, he creates a medical regi-men for them to treat their condi-tion. “We can determine if you have something wrong, how it affected you and how we can help you maintain your pregnancy,” McHale says. “It’s not going to cure your condition, but it can be possible to treat it throughout so that we can help you maintain your pregnancy and ultimately give birth.”

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the McHale Institute at 605.339.4464. SFW

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The Circle of LifeA New Cancer Education Tool for Native AmericansBy JoAnn Yanez, ND, MPH (candidate)

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We don’t like to talk about it, but cancer affects us all. According to Charlotte Hofer of the Ameri-can Cancer Society, the Native

American population survival rate from cancer is lower than any other ethnic group. In fact, cancer is the second-leading cause of death for Native Americans over the age of 45.

That which we do not acknowledge is more difficult to address. Therefore, from a public and community health perspective, it is vital to talk about, and work on, preventing diseases like cancer--especially ones that respond well to life-style interventions.

An exciting new cancer education teaching tool called “Circle of Life” was developed for Native Americans by the American Cancer Society with input from Native American health leaders from around the country. Health educators from nine tribes (representing S.D., Neb. and N.D.) recently met in Aberdeen, S.D., to train on the program. This meeting was hosted by the American Cancer Society in conjunction with Indian Health Services as an opportunity for com-munity health representatives to familiarize themselves with “Circle of Life” and talk about the best ways to implement it in the community.

The “Circle of Life” curriculum is unique in that it was created for Native Americans by Native Americans with sensitivity to cultural relevance. Most specifically, it is cancer education with posi-tive health messages built on common tribal val-ues of spirituality and respect for the natural world. Up until now, cancer education has been a challenging undertaking in the Native American community. Many Native cultures don’t have a word for cancer, and some believe that by talking about it, you bring it into existence. This was a cultural barrier the group acknowledged and worked with. As a result, the “Circle of Life” pro-gram is presented as a wellness model with an emphasis on staying healthy and well.

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“Circle of Life” education modules cover a number of topics ranging from what cancer is, to how it develops and how different types can be prevented and found. It includes tips on healthy lifestyle choices that reduce risk and places a strong emphasis on wellness. The program additionally addresses how to best support patients after a cancer diag-nosis and other caregiver issues like how to help people facing the end of their journey (palliative care). Americans often don’t realize the degree of cultural variation within the Native American population. There are approximately four million Native American and Alaska natives in the United States with more than 500 tribes and more than 217 languages. What makes the “Circle of Life” program so

unique is that it can apply to every tribe because it is customizable. Care was taken to ensure that the program could span the vast cultural differences between tribes. The cur-riculum incorporates Native art (online) where participants can download what is pertinent to their tribe.

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ticipants for the past year in nine tribes. Two of the nine tribes were in South Dakota. Early results demonstrated that more than 50 percent of participants in the “Circle of Life” program showed an increase in cancer literacy when comparing pre- and post-test data. Materials will be available in community health centers, through health educators and online early in 2012.

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Remember back in grade school? If you dig way back in the crevasses of your mind, do you recall any memories

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As the oldest, privately-owned, audiol-ogy practice in the state of South Dakota, Stanford Hearing Aids is well-known for providing quality, comprehensive hearing health care. Excellent hearing care begins with a hearing screening and consultation with one of the providers at Stanford Hearing Aids. Best of all, a hearing screen-ing and consultation is offered to you at no charge. For nothing but the investment of your time, you can find the answers to many of your hearing concerns.

A hearing screening and con-sultation can be broken into a four-step process: an interview, an examination, a diagnostic evalua-tion and a recom-mendation of treatment solu-tions.

achieved by looking in your ear with an otoscope or ear light. The skin around your ear and head may also be palpated or touched.

The Diagnostic Process: The diagnostic process is the most reminiscent of a school hearing screening. During this portion of your hearing assessment, the softest sounds that you can hear will be identified for a variety of pitches of sound. This will be assessed by having you press

a button or respond whenev-er you detect that a tone is present.

The Interview: This is your opportunity to share your listening and communication concerns with a hearing expert. In addition to talk-ing about your communication successes and concerns, you will be asked questions about your general health, hearing history and communication experiences. Make sure to include any history of ear infec-tions, medical or surgical procedures and family history of hearing loss.

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sioux falls woman Profiles

Carrie Hill, featured on the cover, spent four years over-

coming life’s curveballs. She persevered and is stronger than ever before. Read about her great jour-ney, starting on page 92. Then, read about how Linda Olson is in-tune with her heart and how she wants to make sure all women learn from her story. Finally, check out some of the new-est places for fitness, health and shopping around Sioux Falls.

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A Pocket Full of Sunshine

Carrie Hill Overcomes Obstacles

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for Carrie Hill, this could be her motto. Four years of overcoming devastating obstacles has left this young woman smarter, stronger and an inspiration to others. In fact, she even carries a pocket full of prayer coins with her, doling them out to complete strangers in need of an uplifting message. But Carrie didn’t always look at her-self as being a service to others. Before 2006, her life story consisted of being the average hard-working mother and wife. She never expected the pending chain of events that would change her life forever.

“I realized my entire life was not what it was,” says Carrie, reflecting back to the onset of her trials, which started in 2007 with a divorce from her husband of eight years. With her two young children, Carrie faced life as a single mom and focused on her career as a manager for a credit card center. As the day that would have marked her ninth wedding anniversary approached, Carrie wasn’t looking forward to remembering a day that had usually been spent celebrating. But bad memo-ries were to be the least of her worries. Carrie woke up that morning with a terrible headache, which over the course of the day worsened and even affected her eye-sight. “I found my way to the couch and eventually regained my vision,” she says. For the next five days her headache persisted, yet Carrie didn’t see a doctor and kept going to work. “I relied on my roommate for help and tried not to think about it,” Carrie says.

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“I look at my setbacks as opportunities.

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But soon she realized the pressure in her head was worsening and Carrie was forced to leave work and see a doctor. “I was really scared and just remember being in a state of panic at that point.”

Carrie underwent a battery of tests and was sent home only to be called by her physician hours later. He told her she had an hour to get checked in to the hospital. An aneurism had burst inside Carrie’s head and she was immediately faced with two options: have an invasive procedure to remove the pressure, or undergo radiation treatments. “I was only 34 years old with two young children to take care of, so I chose to have a surgery where they opened my skull and removed the excess blood.”

The four-hour procedure turned into a grueling 13-hour marathon during which Carrie suffered a stroke. Things worsened in recovery when another stroke rendered her paralyzed on the left side of her body. After days in a coma, Carrie woke up to realize the extent of the damage. “I had to relearn everything: walking, talking and even think-ing,” she says. Having lost the ability to problem solve, Carrie not only focused on her physical rehabilitation, but also worked extensively on regaining her cognitive skills. “I thought about my children and how could I help them with their homework? How could I function back at work? These were all things that inspired me to work extra hard,” Carrie says.

With the help of friends, therapists and training tools, Carrie filled her days with activities and exercises in hopes to regain her previous quality of life. “I was very optimistic at that point,” she says. But after months of intense physical and occupational therapy, Carrie had yet to regain the use of her left arm. “At one point, I realized I had gone as far as I could go. It definitely was difficult to do daily activities without using my left arm, but I accepted it and was ready to get on with my life.”

In 2008, Carrie was getting ready to return to work after four months of rehabilitation. But she never made it back. The night before, a routine shopping trip ended in yet another setback. While driving home, Carrie suffered a grand mal seizure while driving. She woke up in an ambulance and was told the devastating news. Carrie was also told by doctors that she would not be allowed to return to work, which resulted in the loss of employment and insurance. “At that point, all I could think about were my losses; I lost the use of my arm, my job, my husband, my insurance.” Her mounting hospital bills left her in a financial crisis that only added to her stress. “I was really depressed,” she says of the year she spent at home. “I knew how lucky I was to be alive, but I was worried about my future and what kind of life I could provide for my children.”

But life had much more in store for this young mother when a holiday surprise rekindled her hopes and spirits. The family of three was flooded with gifts and food from people they didn’t even know. “It was the most amazing outreach,” Carrie says. Around the same time, friends and her Harrisburg community also threw a benefit in Carrie’s honor to off-set expenses. Witnessing first-hand how much good there is in life gave Carrie a spiritual breakthrough that has lasted to this day. “I knew there was a purpose to all that had hap-pened to me and I wanted to use my experiences to motivate others.”

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Carrie was officially diagnosed with a Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). This rare but deadly genetic condition affects both men and women in their thirties. Carrie was given the proper course of treatment to keep her disease at bay. With her health under control, she could focus on her friends and family. “I realized how lucky I was to have wonderful, healthy children,” she says. “The person I am today wasn’t the same person ten years ago. I’m a better person. I definitely had some bumps in the road, but no obstacle is too large to overcome.”

In fact, after suffering a debilitating aneurism and multiple strokes, Carrie was more determined than ever to regain her financial independence and further her education to pursue a career where she could work with people. At the age of 36, she returned to college where she graduated with top honors and a degree in criminal justice. “It was a proud moment for me and my family,” Carrie says.

Today, she continues to further her education at Colorado Technical University and is excited to see her son graduate from high school. “I want to be a good role model for my children. They’ve seen me through my struggles and they know life sometimes takes you down a different path,” she says. She is actively pursing her bachelor’s degree in human resources and appreciates the flexibility of her college schedule. Additionally, Carrie also credits a sup-portive community, friends and family in helping her achieve her dreams and is considering using her obstacles to moti-vate others. “I want to share my story in hopes it can make a difference in some-one else’s life.”

Rather than focusing on her losses, Carrie now looks at what she’s gained, like a renewed friendship with her moth-er, whom she now refers to as her ‘new best friend.’ “I look at my setbacks as opportunities. They’ve made me a better person who able to recognize the needs of others and understand the impor-tance of family.”

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Linda Olson:Lessons of the Heart“My husband and my work saved my life…”By Lisa Rinaldo • Photo by Julie Prairie Photography

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There is something about Linda Olson that immediately puts one at ease. She is one of those rare people who is content to

be right here, right now. Why? A year ago, she nearly died from a heart attack at age 51, without having a family history of heart problems. It was even more unexpected because, as Linda explains, she had no classic heart attack symptoms.

On Feb. 14, 2011, she suffered a heart attack without knowing it. Ten days later, she went to work as usual at Avera McKennan’s marketing department, still feeling under the weather from a sinus and strep infection. Although on antibiot-ics, she didn’t seem to be feeling much better, and as the day went on, she felt even worse, to the point of being severely out-of-breath. Stopping at lunchtime to pick up her husband, who also works at Avera, she wondered if she might have to go home for the day. Her husband noticed immediately that she was having respira-tory distress, and he insisted they go around the corner to the emergency entrance of Avera. By the time they arrived, just minutes later, Linda was in full cardiac arrest, and proceeded to code, requiring CPR and intubation. A cardiac care team happened to be in the emer-gency room, having been called in a few minutes earlier for another case.

Linda still shakes her head in amaze-ment that just the right people were lined up for her at just the right moment. “I was never exactly scared,” she says. “It was

like being at home—I knew these people and I knew they were going to take care of me. I feel very fortunate to live in Sioux Falls, where we have the medical care we do. I truly believe if I lived anywhere else, I might not have made it.”

Her diagnosis was congestive heart failure caused by the fluid filling up her heart since the attack. Over the next five months, she required various procedures to repair the damage to her heart: a bal-loon pump, two stents, surgery to perform

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mitral valve replacement, then weeks of cardio rehab.

Further challenges included bravely venturing out to drive a car again, then resuming her nor-mal life and full-time work at the job she loves. Now she faithfully works out 3-4 times a week at Active Generations. “I feel good, though I do get tired by Friday afternoons.” Besides working out, she takes time for some relax-ation, such as a daily bubble bath and occasional root beer floats. The visualization of these two delights kept her going during dif-ficult days in the hospital. “I appreciate every day I have, and I’ve learned it’s OK to spend time on myself,” Linda says.

Linda has wise advice for other women. “Have your heart screened!” she says adamantly. Planet Heart, a very reasonable screening program at Avera Heart Hospital, recommends heart screening for women 45 or older. “Trust your instincts if you feel ill in an unusual way,” Linda says. “Women don’t experience the same symptoms men do with a heart attack.”

Here are common symptoms females experience when having a heart attack:

Feeling unusually flu-ishAny shortness of breathPain in jaw, shoulder, or chestOdd indigestion symptomsCold sweats Nausea with chest discomfortWe all have dreams for the

future, which a timely heart screening could help guarantee. “My dream? Simple,” Linda says. “I want to continue to feel as good as I do, and to spend time with family and friends.” Linda has learned her lessons of the heart and passed the test with flying colors. SFW

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

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Tara Barney Endless jewelry possibilities

Finding yourself in “Forbes Magazine” isn’t something many South Dakota artists can claim. Last year, Tara Barney had her creative jewelry made from corn put her in the news. Not only was she in “Forbes,” she also made “Business Week” and many other publications around the globe.

“Corn jewelry is my favorite type of jewelry to create,” she said, “because when you combine corn with glass beads and semi precious stones, the possibilities are endless.”

She uses dried South Dakota corn, similar to the corn used on Mitchell’s famous Corn Palace, combined with semi-precious stones to create the one-of-a-kind, popular pieces. But her jew-elry isn’t only of the maize type – some of her work includes non-tarnishable craft wire wrapped around South Dakota agates, e m b e l -lished with beads.

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Her jew-elry cre-ations can be found at Rehfeld’s Art and Framing, Aviena Vintage and the Center for Western Studies in Sioux Falls. The Corn Palace in Mitchell, the Agricultural Heritage Museum in Brookings and the Ingalls Homestead in DeSmet also carry her work. She’ll also have her work for sale at the 32nd Annual Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale Feb. 17 - 19 at the Holiday Inn City Center, Sioux Falls.

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Finding jewelers who use unique items in their wares isn’t difficult with the recycling craze. Recycled Scrabble tiles and bottle caps are fun and current. Some jewelry cre-ators use shower drains, chain mail or paper to make unique pieces. One creator in California makes jewelry from recycled, disarmed nuclear weapons systems.

“When you have a unique and one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, it is art,” says Julie Kittelsrud of J and K Art Designs in Sioux Falls. “When you wear it, it can set you apart from others and is a great conversa-tion starter.”

One of Julie’s favorite unique jewelers makes pieces featuring old Barbie doll parts. While Julie and her business partner, Kay Warren mostly use silversmithing and glass techniques in their pieces, they do enjoy a challenging element now and then. “PVC pipe is great for jewelry,” she said. “You can mold it, carve it and paint it and have a won-derful piece of artwork.”

Julie knows that women love jewelry that makes a statement. “It can be funny, crazy, sophisticated or promote an idea. I think when you find a piece of jewelry that reminds you of something that is special to you, or makes you feel good when you wear it, it is worth every penny.” SFW

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Venture Footwear If the Shoe Fits…It’s Probably from Venture FootwearBy Lisa Rinaldo • Photo by Hauschildt’s Photography

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The newest shoe store in town may just provide the most pleasant shoe-shopping expe-rience you’ve ever had. Ven-

ture Footwear offers a computerized foot scan to determine your correct size. You’ll drool over the displays of high-quality brands in the latest styles, and in great tex-tures and colors. Whether you’re search-ing for just the right walking shoe, Danish clog, cool sandal, or fashionable boot, Ven-ture has them all.

Local owners Rob Huber and Dan Olson, who also own “The Runner’s Block” on 57th and Louise, are proud of their commitment to excellence in cus-tomer service. “Our customers are treated like people, not just sales opportunities.”

When was the last time you actually received advice from a trained shoe sales-person on finding the right shoes for comfort, support, and durability? At Venture Footwear, this is not just some-thing out of the past. Their personal ser-vice includes custom gait analysis, with a generous selection of insoles to individu-alize fit and prevent pain in the arch, knee, hip, or back. In addition, custom orders are offered at no extra charge. Brands currently on the shelves include Birkenstock, Born, Bostonian, Clarks, Columbia, Dansko, Keen, Mephisto, Merrell, and Rockport---with more brands expected soon!

Once your feet experience the quality and comfort of Venture’s shoe selection, they will lead you back there again and again!

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Sondee Schlenker did her re-search. She found that there were two retail industries that generally boomed during a

recession: candy and consignment. After ruling out clothing consignment based on their pervasiveness in Sioux Falls, she turned to furniture consignment. Of the 23 furniture stores in Sioux Falls, only four were consignment shops, outside of the non-profit and thrift stores.

“I thought, if Sioux Falls could handle that many furniture stores, and they were all doing well, what were people doing with all the furniture they were getting rid of when buying the new furniture?” Schlenker said. And so, she opened Resale Living.

Located at the corner of 40th Street and Minnesota Avenue, Resale Living is a consignment store for gently used furni-ture and home decor.

Resale Living opened its doors on Aug. 1, 2011, and it already has a steady flow of customers browsing the large showroom floor every day.

“Business is booming, and I’m loving every minute of it,” Schlenker said.

The store’s visibility from the 41st Street and Minnesota intersection sets it apart, and its size allows Schlenker to accommodate a large quantity of furni-ture. Among the living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and home office furniture collected, Schlenker last count-ed 51 couches arranged in her store. The arrangement of furniture in the store is often sectioned by room, with decor actu-ally hanging on the wall, making it easier for customers to picture the furniture in their own home.

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People interested in consigning furni-ture can contact Resale Living and set up an appointment for someone from the store to visit their home and evaluate the furniture they are interested in selling. Schlenker pays attention to the age, condi-tion, style and demand of the furniture when meeting with potential consignors. Once pieces are selected to be sold at Resale Living, they can live on the show-room floor for up to 90 days. If the piece sells, the consignor receives 50 percent. If the piece doesn’t sell, the consigner can take the furniture back, or Schlenker will donate it to the Furniture Mission.

Resale Living does not accept bath-room accessories, mattresses, bedding, appliances or collectables.

Schlenker goes to great lengths to be fair to both her customers and her con-signors. She works with the consignors to

agree on a fair price for the furniture, and she offers a pick-up and delivery service for people either consigning or buying furni-ture. Resale Living is also open seven days a week and until 7 p.m. on Mondays--Fridays.

“Being available for my customers is important,” Schlenker said. “I want to work around their schedule and I want them to have a nice, friendly shopping experience in a welcoming environment.”

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Dr. Jessica Shaw, DPM, Comprehensive Foot Care and SurgeryBy Megan Brandsrud • Photo by Hauschildt’s Photography

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People often take their feet for granted and don’t think about proper care for them until something goes wrong. Dr.

Jessica Shaw, DPM, Comprehensive Foot Care and Surgery is a new practice avail-able to help in just that case.

After spending a few years in Pennsyl-vania for school and residency, Dr. Shaw moved back home to Sioux Falls with her family this summer and opened her prac-tice in August 2011.

“I’m a new practitioner and am excited to have my own practice,” Dr. Shaw says.

She offers a wide range of podiatric services, from routine foot care to surgery. Patients visit Dr. Shaw for diabetic foot care, routine nail and callus care, wound care, orthotics, bracing, heel pain, arthritic pain and surgical correction of deformi-ties, such as bunions and hammertoes. She has extensive experience with wound care and limb salvage.

“I am well-trained in forefoot and se-lect rearfoot and ankle surgery,” Dr. Shaw says. “Some of these procedures are even done right in the office, such as nail sur-geries and wart removal.”

Dr. Shaw sees patients of all ages and encourages people who are prone to feet problems to pay close attention to their feet and see a podiatrist regularly.

“Diabetic patients should see a podia-trist at least once a year, and if they have problems due to diabetes or need routine care services, they should be seen every two to three months,” Dr. Shaw said. “Peo-ple who have poor circulation to their feet

should also see a podiatrist regularly, as they could need routine care services ev-ery few months.”

Dr. Shaw also says that pain in the foot or ankle should not be ignored.

“If the pain is not going away, or if it’s affecting your quality of life, then definite-ly come see me,” she says.

Dr. Jessica Shaw, DPM, Comprehensive Foot Care and Surgery accepts all forms of insurance, including Medicare and

Medicaid. Cash discounts are available, as well. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shaw, call 274-5554, or stop by the office at its Prairie Avenue and 41st Street loca-tion.

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Looking to fill a niche that hasn’t been attempted in the city of Sioux Falls before, dFINE Private Fitness Club is introducing an innovative concept of what a fitness center is all about, and according to owners and fitness experts Mark Bartels and Dave Burke, what a fitness center should be.

Mark and Dave have worked in the industry for more than a decade, and they’ve put their considerable expertise into launching a new fitness club they believe is clearly needed and unique to the area.

“We’ve both been in the business for a long time and we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t,” Mark says. “Through that knowledge, we’ve created a club that deliv-ers the amenities, expertise, customer service and atmosphere that will help keep our members not only satisfied, but successful at their fitness goals.”

dFINE Private Fitness Club is Sioux Falls’ most exclusive fitness center with a limited membership of just 300. The rationale behind the approach is simple. Fewer members allow for a personalized, upscale approach to fitness that ensures every club member will receive unparalleled customer service and flexible class offerings.

In addition, a lounge area that serves health drinks, as well as beer and wine, offers members a divine sanctuary with a social club atmosphere to unwind and relax after an intense workout. And unlike many other area clubs, tanning and classes are inclusive in the membership.

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dFINE Private Fitness Club Amenities• Upscale Contemporary Decor• Secure 24-Hour Access - Security Cameras• Limited Memberships • Full Locker Rooms• Tanning • Sauna• Steam Room• Group Fitness • Private Training• Private Group Training• Lounge - Smoothies, Pre- and Post-workout Drinks, Beer and Wine During Staffed Hours• Top of the Line Nutritional Supplements

“dFINE Private Fitness Club is different than any other health center or gym in Sioux Falls. We’ve created a unique, upscale environment that is comfortable and engaging, with customer service being our number one priority. Our goal is to be the country club of fitness clubs.” –Dave Burke, Owner dFINE Private Fitness Club

dFINE Private Fitness Club69th Street & Minnesota Avenue,WaterFall PlazaOpen: 24-Hour Access/Staff M-F 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.(605) 271-1711www.dfinefitnessclub.com

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