Sioux Falls Woman Magazine - April/May 2014

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12 CalendarofEvents

20 FeaturingSiouxFalls RaceBuildson CommunityAppeal

22 TheBigDay TheCatchofa Lifetime

24 Sugar&Spice

26 Seniors MemoriesGalore

28 Purpose,Hope&Love

30 PetPals NeedingaLoving Home

32 I-29orI-90?

34 Travelogue WisconsinDells

40 HairTrends Short,Sassy& Modern

42 FashionTrends CowgirlMash-up

44 WheretoShop

50 WheretoDine AllDayCafé

52 Recipes SpringSalads

54 AutoStyle SummerCarsThat MakeaSplash

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60 Home&Garden LightenUp

76 AbouttheHouse HeatThingsUp Outdoors

80 ExerciseOptions BlossominSpring

82 BlessYou!

84 NeverTooYoung

86 HormonalHeadaches

88 MasteringtheFlowofQi

94 CoverStory Stephanie HersethSandlin

102 JuleneTaralson TheFruitsofLabor

104 LisaDawley HelpsChildrenand FamiliesinNeed

106 What’sNew LindsayCarmody Interiors

108 What’sNew Wine&Canvas

110 What’sNew RideEmpowered

112 ArtistGallery

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April 5 Country Music Dance Party 7p.m.lesson;8p.m.–12a.m. dancing HartfordAmericanLegion Admission:$3orfreewith DakotaCountryDanceClub membership Visit:DakotaCountryDance Club.org

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April 11 Dance for a Cause 7p.m. ElRiadShrine Admission:$30 Call:605-331-3935

April 11-13 & 15-17 Pilgrim’s Progress 7:30p.m.(plus2p.m.matinee onApril13) JeschkeFineArtsCenter Admission:$8-10 Visit:www.usiouxfalls.edu/ theatretickets

April 12 & 13 South Dakota Spring Show 8a.m. W.H.LyonFairgrounds Admission:Free Call:605-743-2745

April 12 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church presents Organization for your Body, Mind and Soul Spring Women’s Mini-Retreat 8:30–11a.m. GatheringPlace 209S.SpringAve. Registration:$10(childcare available) Contact:KathyNelsonat [email protected] 605-336-2942

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April 12 Sioux Falls Lutheran School 5th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair 9a.m. SiouxFallsLutheranSchool Gym Admission:Free Call:605-743-5506

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April 18 The Johnny Holm Band 9p.m. RoyalRiverCasino Admission:$5 www.theroyalrivercasino.com

April 19 Habitat for Humanity’s ReStorAtion Art Auction 7p.m. IconEventHall+Lounge Ticketsavailableat www.siouxfallshabitat.org

April 21 All Time Low & Man Overboard A Love Like Tour 7p.m. TheDistrict Admission:$18advanced $20atthedoor www.thedistrictsf.com

April 23-26 Kingswood Rummages 8a.m. PrimaryandExpanded Kingswoodarea Admission:Free Call:605-362-8225

April 24 University of Sioux Falls Undergraduate Research Conference 9:30a.m. ClevelandProfessional DevelopmentCenter Admission:Free Visit:www.usiouxfalls.edu

April 24 McCrossan Banquet Auction 5:30p.m. SiouxFallsArenaand ConventionCenter Admission:$75 Call:605-339-1203

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April 26 HorsePower Horse Show 8a.m. W.H.LyonFairgrounds Admission:Free Call:605-251-1685

April 26 The Cathedral Sacred Arts Series featuringtheUniversityofSiouxFalls ConcertChorale 7:30p.m. St.Joseph’sCathedral Admission:Free Visit:www.usiouxfalls.edu/music

April 27 Augustana Brass Choir Concert 3p.m. KresgeRecitalHallatAugustana Admission:$10adults;$5seniors(65+); K-12,Augiestudents&facultyfreewithID

May 3 Walk MS: Sioux Falls Walk 7a.m. UniversityofSiouxFallsStewartCenter Admission:Free Visit:myMSwalk.org

May 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters Kentucky Derby Gala 4:30-8:30pm TheDistrict Admission:$75/$600(tableof8)/$750 CorporateTableof8withnamerecognitionat event Call:605-334-1632 www.bbbsse.org

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May 4 Augustana Spring Choral Concert 3p.m. OurSaviorsLutheranChurch Admission:$15adults;$5seniors(65+); K-12,Augiestudents&facultyfreewithID


May 4 University of Sioux Falls Spring Instrumental Ensemble Concert 4p.m. JeschkeFineArtsCenter Admission:Free Visit:www.usiouxfalls.edu/music

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May 10 Avera Race Against Breast Cancer 8a.m. AveraMcKennanFitnessCenter Admission:$30online/$35-$40offline Visit:averaracesiouxfalls.org

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Fun Walk Means Everyone Can ParticipateBy Margaret Pennock • Photos Courtesy of Avera McKennan Fitness Center

For more than two decades, Av-era McKennan has sponsored the Avera Race Against Breast Cancer to raise money for can-

cer treatment and support. The race was started 26 years ago by the Junior League, which then partnered with Av-era in the third year of existence. It has grown exponentially over the years, and Jackie Haggar-Tuschen, center director at Avera McKennan Fitness Center believes she knows why. “What appeals to people is that we include a fun walk and a fam-ily fun walk. Everyone can make a dif-ference because you don’t have to be a runner to participate. This race has grown to be the best attended in the state and it’s great to be a part of it.”

The race offers a competitive 10K and 5K run with official chip times, a three-mile walk and 1.5-mile family fun walk. Last year, the race had record-breaking numbers with 6,900 participants and raised $400,000! Jackie hopes to have an even better turnout this year.

She notes, “The commitment for this race has grown, not just because of breast cancer support but because we’ve been able to help with other types of cancer. With the monies we raise it helps any-body with any cancer that is under any-

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the catch of a Lifetime Wendi and Sam Bach By Darcie Bontje • Photos by Annie Otzen Photography

Newlyweds Wendi and Sam Bach didn’t have to fish for common interests when they met.

The Minnesota natives—he’s from Maple-ton, she’s from Nicollet—both grew up in farming families.

The two now live west of Brookings and, as Wendi says, “We love the landscape and openness out here.”

For their wedding song, they chose “Rockin’ Years,” a duet by Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Shelton, which illustrated their shared appreciation of old country music and commitment to each other.

And the list goes on: gardening, watching movies, and spending time outdoors with their two dogs.

The clincher, however, is fishing.“He had me hook, line and sinker,” Wendi

quips as she talks about the couple’s first date spent lakeside, lines cast in the water but interest fixed on each other. They didn’t have even a nibble that night.

Wendi, 25, says, “That is what really has surprised me the most (about our relation-ship)—how compatible we are, how right we are for each other.”

Sam, 33, agrees. “Our common interests have truly been a blessing for our relation-ship and have helped us create a strong foundation of faith, family and farming.”

Their compatibility translated well to wedding planning, too.

“It was a simple yet elegant country theme,” Wendi says of their nuptials.

The pair married August 10, 2013, at St. Peter’s Bell Lutheran Church in Minnesota, where Wendi was baptized, and her parents and both sets of her grandparents were mar-ried.

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The bride grew white Cosmos and Indian Summer Sunflowers set in blue mason jars for the centerpieces. She used a burlap run-

ner covered in antique lace on the tables, and made hand-painted signs on barn wood to direct guests at the reception.


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The pair eschewed the traditional picture slide show and instead displayed photos from their youth on jute string around the lakeside venue. Sam was giv-en an old farm mailbox from a previous landowner and dear friend. The peeling white paint fit in perfectly with the cou-ple’s rustic theme. Wendi also displayed wedding photos of their grandparents and parents in an old barn window as a way honor their family.

They offered pork chops and “spuds” for supper, followed by homemade cup-cakes for dessert, and provided dancing and yard games, such as a beanbag toss. As a final rustic touch, the guests were invited to roast their own marshmallows and make s’mores.

“We both have laid-back families, so we kept it fun and simple,” says Wendi, who is business manager for FLM+, a marketing and communications agency focused on agriculture.

For their honeymoon, Wendi and Sam, who works at Pioneer Research in Volga, traveled to Gunflint Lodge, on the Minnesota-Canadian border, to do some fishing, of course.

Today, they are focused on their new-est common interest: their first baby due in June.

“Although this past year has been busy, we couldn’t be more excited to em-bark on this journey together as we start our family.” Sam says. sfw


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puRpose, hopeand Love

Make Life Happy, Fulfilling and GratifyingBy Margaret Pennock

For many people, the balance be-tween work, home and everything else in between doesn’t always match up with happiness and suc-

cess. Finding a deep abiding peace within isn’t an easy task, but for Carolyn Schroeder,

certified life coach and owner of Life by De-sign Coaching Agency, it has everything to do with an innate desire for three key fac-tors: purpose, hope and love.

Carolyn shares, “It has always been my belief that each person has a special life purpose. However, this

is hard for many people to realize, especially women and men experiencing life transi-tions, young men and women pursuing new careers, young women wanting to build stronger self-confidence and self-awareness, and working mothers and fathers desiring more balance between work and family.”

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She believes that individuals who pos-sess purpose, hope and love can create a more balanced and fulfilling life, clarify priorities, develop goals, organize and manage time and schedules, and resolve challenges. The rationale behind these principles is fairly simple and truly de-fines why they are imperative to have in a positive and healthy life.

Purpose: It’s extremely important to have faith in a higher power, which has planned a great purpose for each person, as well as have faith in yourself and your ability to make a difference in the lives around you. An individual’s contribu-tion to the common good is essential for a meaningful and happy life. When you don’t feel as if you have a purpose, it is impossible to feel fulfilled.

Hope: This is the innate desire to achieve and to strive for better and more. This is a critical element in helping you look forward to the future with a positive attitude. Many individuals create goals or celebrate milestones because this gives them something to achieve or look for-ward to. This allows individuals to always be moving forward to reach toward their aspirations and keep their dreams alive.

Love: The need to give and receive love is essential for emotional health. This can range from Godly love, roman-tic love, familial love, friendship love and charitable love. We all have a capacity for these different kinds of love and it gives us the ability to see life on a more posi-tive level. It also helps us feel a sense of security.

According to Carolyn, “When you have purpose, hope and love together, you can possess a positive spirit and at-titude even in a negative situation. To achieve happiness is probably the most important aspect of living a rich, satisfy-ing life. Realizing your purpose gives true meaning to your life, while maintaining hope offers you the chance to always look forward to a new day, and ‘the great-est of these is love,’ allows you to give and receive that which has been given to you from the beginning of time.” sfw

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i-29 or i-90?When You NEED a Weekend Getaway

By Thea Miller Ryan

Sometimes, you’ve just got to “get out of Dodge.” A tough week at work, the kids had big projects due at school, there

was a flat tire on the car – you deserve a couple days away. The only question is: I-29 or I-90?Here are some suggestions for weekend getaways, no more than three hours away.

NorthHead north out of Sioux Falls on I-29

and in 90 minutes, you can be in Gary, South Dakota. Never heard of it? Gary was the home of the South Dakota School for the Blind from 1900 to 1960. The nine buildings on 37 acres were rescued from abandonment and turned into Buffalo Ridge Resort by a local entrepreneur.

The former dormitory has been reworked into 19 hotel rooms. An a d j o i n i n g bunkhouse sleeps another eight to ten guests and a campground has electric and water hookups on all 29 sites. Primitive campers can choose to sleep in three authentic 18’ teepees. A ballroom, restaurant and pond with fishing and paddleboats for guests make the little resort perfect for a family weekend getaway.

SouthOmaha is a great destination for

traveling south on I-29. Head straight to the Old Market historic district and spend a weekend exploring the shops along the cobblestone streets including boutiques, antique stores and many restaurants and pubs. There are four larger chain hotels

within a very short walk of the historic district and three of them have swimming pools.

The Henry Doorly Zoo’s indoor desert, nocturnal, jungle and aquarium exhibits keep kids happy all day long. The Joslyn Art Museum is world class,

featuring works from ancient civilizations to Andrew Wyeth and Jackson Pollock. The Omaha Children’s Museum is all interactive, fun and focused on art and science.

EastIt’s not just a rumor that Sioux Falls

folks love to get away to the Lake Okoboji area in Iowa. Not only does the

Buffalo Ridge Resort, Gary

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Large color selections and unlimited designs.

lake itself have a draw for those who love water sports, but the surrounding communities know how to entertain as well. Hotels, bed and breakfast inns, resorts and campgrounds are abundant and offer every amenity an active family could want.

Visit Arnolds Park for kid rides and thrill rides, amusement games, water wars and gift shops. The Okoboji Summer Theatre has nine plays and musicals planned for 2014, including Blithe Spirit, Little Shop of Horrors, and Always…Patsy Cline. The Queen II, the “flagship of the Iowa Navy,” cruises the lake several times a day in the summer and ticket prices vary according to age.

WestSouth Dakota’s capital city, Pierre,

may be 31 miles north of Interstate 90, but is worth the trip to participate in excellent fishing, camping and sightseeing. The Missouri River flows through the city and plenty of beaches, boat launches and fishing piers stretch throughout the town for water access. The city owns a campground along the river, and campgrounds, including the Oahe Downstream and Farm Island, have spots for tents and RVs.

Besides outdoor opportunities, visitors to Pierre can tour the State Capitol building, completed in 1910, and look for the blue stones placed throughout the halls by Italian artisans. The Cultural Heritage Center holds some of South Dakota’s most precious pieces of history, including Lakota headdresses, political paraphernalia and a display featuring South Dakota’s beloved Captain 11 television personality.

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The South Dakota State Capital, Pierre

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Wisconsin deLLsScreaming with Joy is Allowed

By Thea Miller Ryan • Photos courtesy of Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau

Go six hours west of Sioux Falls and you’re in the Black Hills, but what lies six hours east?

Wisconsin Dells, hailed as “the waterpark capital of the world.”

“The Dells” has been a destination for traveling families for decades—offering charming classic resorts, Wisconsin Riv-er scenery, duck rides in WWII amphibi-ous vehicles, fudge shopping in the river district, and the largest choice of Min-netonka moccasins available anywhere. Then in 1978 the first waterpark opened at Familyland, now known as Mt. Olym-pus Water and Theme Park. From there, the splashing opportunities exploded like a cannonball dive.

The destination touts itself as having the largest concentration of waterparks in the world, as well as some of the largest. At 70 acres, Noah’s Ark has a following of waterpark aficionados like none other. The Black Anaconda at Noah’s Ark is ad-vertised as the longest water roller coast-er in the united States. The quarter-mile waterslide sends riders spiraling along at 30 mph, over six humps and through winding dark tunnels of water fun. No-ah’s Ark also boasts a 10 story up, 5 sec-onds down extreme body slide called The Point of No Return.

With a 58-foot drop, the Hurricane at Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort sends riders through a dark funnel before they exit into a pool one long scare later. The resort is incredibly sprawling, and shuttles swimsuit-clad visitors from wa-terpark to waterpark. It even has a dome where sun-seekers can tan year-round.

“From the midsize properties to large properties, the draw really is the water-parks,” says Carla Minksy of the Wiscon-sin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau. “Some of the midsize resorts really cater to the little ones with zero-depth pools, swings and geysers. Then, we have ones that are really for the teen crowd with ex-treme looping rides.”

A family can easily grow along with Wisconsin Dells waterparks. Carla says, “I took my kids from the time they were toddlers to full grown. Our son is in col-lege and he recently took his grad school exams. I asked him what he was going to do to celebrate; he’s going to Wisconsin Dells waterparks.”

Not all waterpark visitors come with

children in tow. “A full 25 percent of peo-ple who come, come without children,” Carla says. “We get couples and groups of friends who might do it in more of a grown-up way. They rent a luxury cabana with a kitchen and air conditioning. It’s a chance for grown-ups to do more ad-venturous rides that they couldn’t do if children were along.”


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Visitors to any of the Wisconsin Dells waterparks leave with great memories, but the resorts also are known in the waterpark industry as the trendsetters. Emily McNamara, aquatics and marketing manager at Wild Water West in Sioux Falls, says, “Wisconsin Dells waterparks are a great example of forward-thinking in the waterpark industry. We look to them for ideas and lead-ership.” Wild Water West’s wave pool was inspired by similar pools at the Wisconsin destination, Emily says.

Waterpark owners in The Dells never rest on their laurels, Carla adds. “Our town is just a little over 5,000 permanent residents. The owners and managers of all the waterparks grew up here and often have kids in school here. They have a friendly, but fierce competition to have the newest in waterslides.”

Waterslide manufacturers want to debut their newest products in Wisconsin Dells because of its rep-utation as the waterpark capital of the world. “If it takes off in Dells, that’s a huge success for them,” she says. The owners and managers of the waterparks “live for superla-tives. They want to be the biggest, best or wettest. But, they really do it for the visitors.”

So, what is the most com-mon sound heard at waterparks? Screaming.

“I’m not sure there are words” when going down one of the wild waterslides, Carla offers. “For a person who makes their living with words, I am usually screaming. Other times, you’re just laughing. It’s a moment of abandon. I don’t care what age you are, it’s a gleeful experience. Screaming is allowed.”

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PixieAs more and more celebrities get their hair cut into this boyish-yet-still-feminine style, the Pixie continues its reign as a top choice for short, sexy hair in 2014. To maintain its shape, you’ll want to schedule regular trims every four to six weeks.

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This trend is about mixing Western/cowgirl elements with non-Western apparel. The style is achieved by mixing oversized, low-hanging belts, embroidered

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The Maven by Roland Sands Design is just one of the

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MontGoMery’S Furniture1725 W. 41st St.605-332-4400

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Solair Shade Solutions create a cool, comfortable outdoor living area that you can use any time of the day. You’ll have more usable space for entertaining, hanging out with family and friends, or just relaxing with a cool drink. It’s like adding a whole new room to your house.

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People keep asking what the All Day Café and Good-night Bar is like inside the old restaurant space at the Western Mall. It’s not like anything Sioux Falls has seen before. It’s not similar to any other place, and the

food isn’t like any found in this town yet. It’s all new. It’s safe to say the All Day Café

features a brunch menu – the kind where breakfast is served all day, but dinner isn’t missing. In fact, the dinner

menu changes all the time. The restaurant presents com-plex flavors, unique ways of combining foods and to-tally new ideas to the foodies of Sioux Falls, courtesy of Chef Jayson Reynolds.

Chef Reyn-olds, formerly of Denver, created the menu himself, drawing from the type of menu items hot in larger cities. “We wanted to bring food that can be positive and start the movement toward unique flavors and simple ingredients,” he says. “It’s not the typical chislic, walleye, salmon or breakfast foods you find here already.”

All Day Café & Goodnight Bar2101 W. 41st Street605-274-7711 • 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Saturday8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday • www.alldaycafe.net

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A Fresh Idea for Food in the CityBy Thea Miller Ryan • Photos by Susan DeWitte Photography

So, what IS the All Day Café? It’s a sunny, open café with a bar on one side, a bakery at the front, and citrusy green booths and ’60s mod tablecloths

spread throughout. There’s a little gift area for some kitschy shopping and plenty of places to hook up a laptop for coffee and work, or for grabbing a table for a gathering of wit, wisdom and dining.

And the food? It’s mostly Southern, with a trendy twist, Chef Reynolds says. It is an oyster po’ boy on an Amoroso roll with a salt and pepper dusting, tomato aioli, home-made cucumber onion relish, cut lettuce and Sriracha sauce on the side. It’s also panned shrimp and gouda-herbed grits with onion petals, blis-tered tomatoes, crawfish and Tasso low country sauce. It’s a skirt steak and eggs, a crab BLT, caprese poached eggs, smooth-ies and delicious breakfast cocktails.

Chef Reynolds’ favorite: A chicken sandwich on one of those soft Amoroso rolls from Philadelphia – the kind people associ-ate with a good cheese-steak sandwich, he says. He adds Swiss cheese, made-in-house rooster hot sauce and a cabbage slaw made to order.

Visit the All Day Café and Goodnight Bar or go to alldaycafe.net for more information. SFW


Safari Bar and Grill25795 475th Avenue (N on Cliff Ave)Renner, SD 605-231-4835 www.safaribargrill.com Cuisine: American Great food, beverages and unique atmosphere with mounted animals.

Tinner’s Bar and Grill449 W. 69th St. Sioux Falls 605-271-2754tinnersgrill.com Cuisine: American Featuring dry-aged steaks, Angus beef burgers and chislic.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s4021 N. Bobhalla Drive Sioux Falls 605-271-2500www.beefobradys.com Cuisine: sports bar/restaurant Burgers, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, wings and special entrees for guests dining near the Sanford Sports Complex.

The District 4521 West Empire Place Sioux Falls 605-271-5600 www.thedistrictsf.com Cuisine: wood-fire menu Carefully hand-cut meats on wood-fire grill. Sophisticated dishes to classic favorites.

Woody’s Bar and Grill 900 S. Marion Road Sioux Falls 605-271-8497 Online: www.sfwoodys.com Cuisine: American Starters, hamburgers, sandwiches and pizzas on the west side of Sioux Falls.

Bro’s Brasserie Americano 334 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls 605-275-3181 www.facebook.com/BrosBrasserie Cuisine: American Fresh fish, steaks, homemade pastas and specialty desserts in a beautiful downtown setting.

Grille 100 – At Holiday Inn City Centre 100 West Eighth St. Sioux Falls 605-339-2000 www.sfcchotel.com/sioux-falls-dining.php Cuisine: AmericanFine dining in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Grille 100 specializes in local and regional fare, including steaks, seafood, pasta and salads.

K401 E. 8th St., Suite 128 (8th & Railroad) Sioux Falls 605-336-3315k-restaurant.com Cuisine: American Chef Kristina Kuehn’s menu is small in size, but big in choices. New weekly dinner menu for a special occasion or fine-dining experience.

Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood1415 Grand Falls Blvd. Larchwood, Iowa 712-777-7777 www.grandfallscasinoresort.com/dining-ruthies.aspx Cuisine: steak and seafood Enjoy a succulent steak or fresh seafood cooked to perfection in the quiet and elegant atmosphere of Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood at Grand Falls Casino.

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spRinG saLadsPerfect for an Easy Lunch or Dinner

Asian Pasta SaladIngredients2 Tbsps. sliced almonds2 Tbsps. unsalted sunflower seed kernels1 (8-oz.) package Chinese noodles, crumbled (such as ka-me)1/3 cup white wine vinegar1/3 cup less-sodium beef broth1/4 cup sugar2 Tbsps. canola oil1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1 cup chopped green onions 1 (10-oz.) package angel hair slawPreparation1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, sunflower seed kernels, and noodles to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently.2. Combine vinegar, broth, sugar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.3. Combine toasted noodle mixture, green onions, and slaw in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture, tossing well to combine. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.*Recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com Stacey Legrand, Cooking Light

Ingredients1 cup chopped pecans1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta1 lb. fresh broccoli1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup diced red onion1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 tsp. salt2 cups seedless red grapes, halved8 cooked bacon slices, crumbledPreparation1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and

fragrant, stirring halfway through.2. Prepare pasta according to package directions.3. Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small pieces using tip of a paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems, and finely chop stems.4. Whisk together mayonnaise and next four ingredients in a large bowl; add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.*Recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com Southern Living

Broccoli, Grape and Pasta Salad

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Chicken and Strawberry SaladIngredients1/2 cup poppy seed dressing1/4 cup mayonnaise1 1/2 lbs. chopped cooked chicken (about 3 1/2 cups)2 celery ribs, sliced1 pint fresh strawberries, halved 1 avocado, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted1 (10-oz.) package mixed salad greens Garnishes: avocado slices, whole strawberriesPreparation1. Whisk together dressing and mayonnaise in a large bowl; cover and chill 30 minutes.2. Add chopped chicken and next five ingredients to dressing mixture, gently tossing to coat. Serve over mixed salad greens. Garnish, if desired.*Recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com Jackie Mills, MS, RD, Cooking Light

Fruit Salad with Lemon-Honey DressingIngredients2 Tbsps. lemon juice2 Tbsps. honey1 tsp. Dijon mustard1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. ground white pepper2 Tbsps. canola oil1 cantaloupe, seeded and cubed (about 3 cups)1 pineapple, cored and cubed (about 4 cups)1 cup blueberries4 medium nectarines, sliced (about 2 cups)Preparation1. Whisk together lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until dressing is thick and emulsified. You should have about 1/4 cup.2. Combine cantaloupe, pineapple, blueberries and nectarines in a large bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, toss fruit with dressing and stir gently to coat. Serve cold.*Recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com All You sfw

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Although the home, which was custom-built in 1997, has great bones, the homeowners opted to add a touch of Texas to certain areas to accom-modate their personality and existing furniture. Since living in the home for 16 months, they have made the major-ity of modifications on the main floor and continue to tackle other areas. Rather than having a formal dining room, the homeowners opted to con-vert the once-dedicated dining space into a wine room. An extension of their eclectic taste is found in the ac-cessories and collectibles. A cowhide rug, clear glass coffee table and pew-ter walls are great conversation start-ers for guests while making the hom-eowners feel right at home. For this space, rather than white trim, they opted for a darker charcoal molding, which sets the stage for a grand black painted wine armoire. An open bay window is a passage for natural light and adds just the right amount of cozy ambiance to accompany the soft, dual fabric chairs.


Like an invitation for serenity, the main floor family room is breathtaking with a sky-high ceiling and an entire wall composed of nine separate win-dows; all left uncovered. Wood floors are softened with an oriental rug where dual chenille sofas in a warm, caramel color are perfectly nestled. Once con-taining a simple fireplace and mantle, parts of the living room were renovat-ed by the homeowners with the help of general contractor Craig Houg to accommodate their personal style and the scale of the room. The open space and high ceilings afforded the oppor-tunity to add embellishments to the ex-isting bookcases and fireplace to cre-ate a large media wall. Molding was added to the dual bookcases, which flank the black granite fireplace. The final touch was to add a flat-screen television above the fireplace, perfect for casual living.

An open flow of the fam-ily room, casual dining area and kitchen was a must for the family and a relatively simple renovation. Refin-ished wood floors were stained a natural tone that anchors the lightness of the walls and ceilings. The casual dining area features more natural wood tones with a large, round wood table surrounded by light grey slipcover chairs. Dou-ble patio doors lead to an outdoor deck that the fam-ily uses often during the warmer months. The large kitchen received a major face-lift by painting the

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heat things up outdoorsFire Pits Combine Innovation, Conservation

By Jennifer Dumke

We’ve all heard of spring cleaning, but how about spring greening?

That’s right, new life is sprouting all around outdoors, enticing us to take in the sun and start thinking about summer. But before we get ahead of ourselves, why not take advantage of this precursor to summer to think about updating or build-ing an outdoor living space.

One of the hottest trends for the yard is a fire pit. They make for a great gather-ing spot as the sun goes down and are relatively inexpensive, easy to use and—thanks to modern technology—can be just as beautiful as they are beneficial to the environment. The latest on the mar-ket is a granite fire pit. What makes it unique is that it’s built using recycled granite.

“The popularity for fire pits is still strong. But in regard to new trends, we noticed it was basically more options using man-made products,” says Terry Woessner, maintenance manager for Granite Accents Inc. “Since granite has been a top choice for things like outdoor kitchens and benches, why not find a way to use the remnants to offer more outdoor options like a fire pit.”

So to breathe new life into the valu-able granite just lying in the landfill, Granite Accents purchased a stone recy-cler machine. “It works by using a hydraulic press to cut the small remnant into the shape you want,” Terry adds. Since granite is the only natural stone that will hold up to the high temperatures of an outdoor fire pit, it provides a lot of options. { }

“Rather than throw the valuable granite into the landfill,using a recycling machine allows us to cut down on waste and combine the popularity of fire pits and natural granite.

It’s a good fit for everybody.”~ Judy Thompson Sales, Granite Accents Inc.

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Although Granite Accents has been using the machine for less than a year, the company already has seen the trend take off and hopes it contin-ues to grow. “Our initial goal was to reuse the granite remnants from proj-ects like countertops,” Judy says. “Rather than throw the valuable gran-ite into the landfill, using a recycling machine allows us to cut down on waste and combine the popularity of fire pits and natural granite. It’s a good fit for everybody.”

To date, Granite Accents is the only business in town that recycles granite for fire pits and can use the recycled stone for pavers as well. “Most people have never considered granite an option for a fire pit, so it’s really exciting,” Terry says.

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exercise options Blossom in spring But Poor Transition to Outdoors Can Lead to InjuryBy Jody GustPhoto by Margaret Pennock

If you enjoy the sound of na-ture, changing scenery, and the earth beneath your feet, the arrival of spring provides

a fresh venue. To maximize your workout benefits and to minimize injuries, embrace a balance between regimens and environments.

“The change of season can be a great motivator for outdoor exercise, but an improper transi-tion can lead to overuse injuries,” says Aaron Ol-son, DPT, ATC, CSCS, of Orthopedic Institute.

“A common mistake in the spring is going out there and overdoing it,” he adds. “One thing we see, especially with runners, is because they can run four to five miles on a treadmill indoors, they think it will be the same when they are outdoors.”

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On a treadmill, you’re walking or running to keep up with the belt. “When walking or running outdoors, you’re actually putting force to the ground and pushing the ground past you so you’re using different muscle groups,” he explains.

The same applies to walking. No matter the distance walked on a tread-mill, it will be different outdoors.

“you are probably going to have new areas of soreness as you transi-tion to the outdoor things,” he warns. To soothe sore muscles, Aaron recom-mends using a foam roller for soft-tissue work.

“It’s like a poor man’s massage,” he says. “When we overdo it or even from prolonged positions in our daily life, we get restrictions and increased tone in our muscles. The roller works to help decrease tone and smooth that muscle tissue out – to get rid of some of the knots and to improve flexibility. Hold pressure to get those especially tight areas to release.”

Activity guidelines suggest five to seven days per week for 30 minutes to 1 hour. “Obviously if you choose walking, you will need to be toward the higher end of that time spectrum versus running in order to maintain a healthy body weight,” Aaron explains. “Whatever the activity may be – try to get some daily.”

Aaron says rotational sports such as golf, tennis and Frisbee become popu-lar in the spring. “Because we do a lot of straight-line activities in the gym during the winter, now is a good time to start incorporating some rotational movements into your training,” he ad-vises. “I tell golfers that if they want to avoid injury, they need to get a few swings in before the season starts. It prepares their bodies for a motion that they haven’t used in a while.”

If you are currently struggling with nagging aches and pains but hope to up your activity level this spring, Aar-on says now is the time to take care of unresolved issues. If issues persist, consult a health-care practitioner. sfw

BLess you!Expert Answers to Keep You

in the Know about Your NoseBy Jennifer Dumke

There’s the windup to the sneeze that sends everyone scattering, the trail of tissues on the floor, and even the coughing attack that interrupts an important presenta-tion or phone call. yes, most everyone can identify

with these scenarios. After all, nearly 30 percent of adults are affected by these symptoms. It’s called rhinitis. The term sounds like a complex name for something as basic as a runny nose, but for perennial sufferers, it’s not to be taken lightly. Here are a few things to know about your nose that might lead to a health-ier life.

Daniel Todd, MD and FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) with Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat, has been work-ing with nasal complaints for two decades and explains the important role the nose plays. “The nose is the organ where we really interface with our environment. It’s the initial filter, warmer and humidifier for our lungs. When it’s inflamed and congest-ed, we’re miserable,” he says. In other words, your nose is like the central-air system in your house. Almost all of us can identify

with something so vital not working properly and the negative effect it can have on you and your family.

One key to getting help is to understand what type of rhini-tis you have. Basic rhinitis can be identified through common symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose. However, like most

medical conditions, there are various types. In this case, it’s seasonal (allergic) and vasomotor (nonallergic), and

sufferers who go from basic rhinitis to allergic or nonallergic will feel the added complica-

tions. “Allergic rhinitis displays additional symptoms, like sneezing, coughing and headache, making this condition much more severe,” Dr. Todd says.

He also explains that allergies are, in essence, your own immune system reacting to airborne molecules that should be ignored, but for some rea-son are not. The result is a reaction. If

the allergens are pollens, for example, the symptoms are seasonal. Their symptoms tend to provoke more

histaminic reactions, such as itchy, watery eyes or

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{ }dander, they can present themselves year-round. This type tends to be more congestion and drainage, with less his-taminic symptoms,” Dr. Todd says.

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unfortunately, Dr. Todd says he encounters a lot of rhinitis patients with no identifiable allergies. “These patients may be sensitive to many ir-ritants in a nonallergic mechanism. We sort of lump these into the category of nonallergic or vasomotor rhinitis.” But this takes immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, off the table as a treat-ment option, Dr. Todd says. Allergy shots are not really a medicine but a desensitizing injection to build toler-ance that uses the same substance to which the person is allergic. The good news, Dr. Todd says, is that these pa-tients will respond to some types of medication for allergy patients, such as nasal steroid sprays, antihistamines or decongestants.

But what triggers rhinitis and how can it be treated? Those might be load-ed questions. “Finding the cause of the inflammation can be easy in some, but virtually impossible in others. Obvi-ously, a virus or invading bacteria can cause a temporary inflammation, but for those with a more constant rhini-tis, we need to look deeper,” Dr. Todd says. As for treatments, he suggests scheduling an appointment with your physician for an official diagnosis and treatment plan. For mild cases associ-ated with an identified allergy, he says nasal sprays, antihistamines and sim-ple avoidance can work.

Despite the fact there is no cure for rhinitis and its many forms, it’s prob-ably not lethal and can be controlled with proper measures and medica-tions. The best course of action is to be aware of your condition and be pre-pared. sfw

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never too youngFamily Saved by Early Diagnosis

and a Doctor’s PersistenceBy Kristi Dorn for Sanford Health

“You hear all the warnings, and everyone thinks that it’s never going to happen to them. And that’s what I thought.” At age 24, Amy Goodrich was diag-

nosed with melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous

form of skin cancer. It happens when your skin’s DNA is damaged so se-verely that it cannot be repaired. This triggers your skin cells to mutate and rapidly multiply, which forms tumors.

An itch that wouldn’t quitLast summer Amy went

to her regular doctor with a simple observation.

“There was a mole on my lower back,” Amy says. “It had been there a long time, but it just really started to itch.” After having the mole removed, Amy got the call that changed her world. “They called and said ‘Yep. It’s mela-noma.’”

Amy asked her primary care physician, Mary Berg, MD, for a der-matologist recommendation. Sanford Dermatologist Jacob Kusmak, MD, met with Amy that same day.

Dr. Kusmak and Amy decided that she should have a lymph node biopsy to ensure that the cancer had not spread into her bloodstream. She also started having regular follow-ups with an oncologist. Dr. Kus-mak also recommended that all of Amy’s immediate family get checked.

“That’s when I started realizing that this was way more serious then I had thought,” Amy says.

Genetics can play a large role in the occurrence of melanoma, so it wasn’t too long before Amy’s parents and her two sisters all had appointments with Dr. Kus-mak.

“I kind of thought it was maybe a bit of overkill,” re-members Amy’s mom, Carol. “But we just thought we might as well go in and do it.”

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Carol and Amy’s 26-year-old sis-ter, Kristi VanDeRostyne, also were diagnosed with melanoma. Carol and Kristi had surgery to remove the can-cer that had started to form under their skin.

Sun smartsAmy, Kristi and Carol were all very

fortunate that their melanomas were diagnosed early. While there are many contributing factors to the develop-ment of melanoma, the biggest is too much exposure to harmful uVA and uVB rays.

“We are seeing more and more melanoma in younger, Caucasian women,” remarks Dr. Kusmak. “And a lot of it has to do with indoor tanning. Studies show just one session in a tan-ning bed increases your risk for skin cancer by at least 25 percent.”

While none of the women were avid tanners, the use of sunscreen was never a priority. Now all three are ad-vocates for proper skin care, self-ex-ams and regular checkups.

“I’ve told all my siblings to get checked,” Carol says. “I am just refer-ring everybody I know to Dr. Kusmak. He was so amazing to our family.”

“I tell people that they need to wear sunscreen,” Kristi says. “They say things about how they never burn, but neither did I and look what happened.”

“It really is never too early to get checked,” reminds Amy. “Just go in and get a baseline map of your skin. Regardless of your age, you just need to do it.” sfw

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hormonal headachesHeadaches That Come with Monthly Cycles

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

If you get slammed with headaches that come only at “that time of the month” or get worse with monthly cycles, you can rightly blame your hormones.

“There is some hor-monal influence in most female migraine suf-ferers. It is common to have some worsening a day or two before your period,” says Dr. Carol Miles, a neurolo-gist. Dr. Miles is asso-ciated with Neurology Associates, located on the Avera McKennan Hospital & university Health Center campus, and the Headache Center, 6709 S. Minnesota Ave.

“Menstrual migraine” is the term for headaches that happen only around the time of your period or at the time of ovulation. Even if period-related headaches are mild, they proba-bly fall into the “migraine” classification. “Other types of headaches aren’t affected by hormones,” Dr. Miles says.

Migraines usually are characterized by throbbing, pounding pain on one side of the head. Headaches are aggravated by routine ac-tivities, and often involve nausea. About 20 per-cent of migraineurs also experience an “aura,” which often includes visual disturbances such as flashes like lightning.

Any hormonal fluctuation can influence mi-graines. “Some women start getting headaches with the start of their first menstrual period, or after the birth of a child. Or, they may have headaches that get worse with menopause,” Dr. Miles says.

Stabilizing hormones helps. “We often en-courage breastfeeding for at least a year after the birth of a child, as that can break a bad headache cycle,” Dr. Miles says.

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Some migraine patients need preventive and symptomatic treatment. Preventive treatment includes medication such as high blood pressure drugs, anti-epileptic medications and anti-depressants, which help reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. Hormonal treatments also can help. Medications such as triptans and over-the-counter analgesics are prescribed to treat symptoms at the time of a migraine attack.

Not all treatment comes in the form of a pill. Botox injec-tions at various sites – between the eyebrows, at the temples, on the back of the head, and on the neck and shoulders – de-crease the release of neurotransmitters responsible for pain. Similar to injections for cosmetic purposes, the injections don’t impact the look of the face, other than perhaps dimin-ishing wrinkles associated with furrowing the brow. These treatments have little or no side effects, and reduce headache frequency and severity by about 50 percent.

Another nonmedication treatment is wearing glasses with therapeutic lenses. Although this approach is intended for chronic daily headache sufferers, some migraine sufferers also experience benefit.

Over-the-counter remedies might work for milder head-aches. “If you’re not getting a response, or if you’re taking an over-the-counter medication daily, you should go to your doctor and explore other options,” Dr. Miles says.

There are several nonmedication steps that migraine suffer-ers can take to prevent headaches.

• Sleep on a regular schedule. “The migraine brain likes routine. Go to bed and get up at the same time,” Dr. Miles says. • Eat on a regular schedule, and try to include at least three meals daily. If your schedule prevents you from eating at your normal time, bring along a snack. • Avoid foods with preservatives, aspartame (NutraSweet), caffeine and alcohol. • Exercise three to four times a week for at least 20 minutes. It does not have to be strenuous; a walk can be just as beneficial. • Minimize stressors in your life.

When headaches do strike, stay hydrated. Minimize stimu-lation, i.e., light, sounds and smells. Go to a dark, quiet room for 20 minutes if you can.

“Migraines are underdiagnosed and undertreated. They af-fect two out of 10 women – and these are only the ones we know about. If headaches impact your life at all, it’s worth going in to see your doctor,” Dr. Miles says. “Some people just accept migraines as their lot in life. yet even patients who have ‘tried everything’ can often be helped. Sometimes, it takes so little to really improve quality of life.” sfw

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Do you scoff at the idea that an-cient medicine has medicinal effects but will quaff a daily tonic marketed by a celebrity?

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“People want to know more about al-ternative medicine,” says Dr. Lee. “They are curious about why it works. Acu-puncture uses needles to stimulate blood circulation, promote energy flow and to open blockages, as well as help to dis-charge wastes.”

Dr. Lee states there is a general un-derstanding that Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach. “People know acu-puncture requires no medicine,” he adds.

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“A lot of people ask me what the difference is between my acupuncture and other people’s acupuncture,” Dr. Lee says. “Even in China, there are two kinds of acupuncturists. One is regular acupuncturist and one is acupuncture performed by a TCM doctor. When a regular acupuncturist cures a patient, he doesn’t necessarily go through the route a TCM doctor does. The TCM doctor differentiates where the problem is coming from and cures not only the target syndrome but he also goes to the source.”

In short, Dr. Lee says a regular acupuncturist does not prac-tice holistic medicine like TCM doctors, which in turn limits healing results. For example, when treating stress and anxiety disorders, a regular acupuncturist would focus only on points resulting in relaxation. A TCM doctor would spend time dif-ferentiating where the problems are stemming from and treat more than just one syndrome.

“This is a holistic medicine approach,” Dr. Lee explains. “you are not only cured for stress and anxiety, you are also cured for digestion disorder because in Chinese medical theo-ries, all stress and anxiety starts from digestion disorder.”

According to Dr. Lee, the digestion disorder linked to stress and anxiety stems from an “off” digestive system, possible other factors and a lack of strength. The imbalance of one’s health creates a lack of fortitude to manage daily tasks, result-ing in stress and anxiety.

Offering pragmatic advice, Dr. Lee says besides eating and exercising properly and keeping a healthy living discipline, it is also important to have a good maintenance schedule. “It will reduce a lot of health problems and will prevent one from get-ting life-threatening diseases,” he adds.

When seeking an acupuncturist, Dr. Lee recommends be-ing well-informed, asking whether they practice holistic TCM, and inquiring about the acupuncturist’s training background, and experience.

For more questions about TCM or acupuncture, call Dr. Lee at 605-271-1003 or go to www.siouxfallschineseacupuncture.com. sfw

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At 43, Stephanie Herseth Sandlin has built a very impressive resumé. A self-professed perfectionist, she is a prestigious Georgetown uni-

versity trained lawyer, former Congresswoman, and now a business leader as general counsel and vice president of corporate development at Raven Industries in Sioux Falls.

Born in Aberdeen, Stephanie grew up on a farm in Houghton and graduated from Groton High School. Exceptionally proud of her hard-working Norwegian-German heritage and rural roots, she credits this along with a strong sense of family for making her the woman she is to-day. She smiles, “I grew up 13 miles from the North Dakota border. Houghton had a popula-tion of 99 and we had a restaurant, post office, gas station and grocery store. I think because of my upbringing I have an even greater apprecia-tion and sense of place and community. That tie to the farm, the land and that part of the state is always with me.”

After leaving home to pursue her degree, Stephanie focused primarily on her career, al-ways keeping public service in the forefront. “Growing up in a family that was dedicated to public service, (Stephanie’s father served in the South Dakota Legislature, her paternal grandfather served as governor and her paternal grandmother was secretary of state.) I witnessed first-hand the responsibilities you assume when entrusted by voters to serve. I learned a lot being my father’s daughter about how to be a trusted public servant.”

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin uses wisdom,

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Following in her paternal grandmother’s political footsteps, Stephanie became the first woman from South Dakota to serve in the u.S. House of Representatives and at 34, was the young-est woman in the nation to serve in the House. “My mom was the most supportive of my decision to pursue this because she believes in me. She came from a generation of women—whether they stayed at home or were the first to break glass ceilings who believed they should support a woman to get her elected, and boy, did these women support me.”

For the next several years, Stephanie lived and breathed her work. Because of this, she wasn’t sure she would ever experience

the joy of having a family of her own. “I did come to a point in my life where I thought there might be a good chance that I wouldn’t have kids because of the demands and rigors of the particular professional path I’d chosen,” she says. Then seven years ago, Stephanie married the love of her life, Max Sandlin, and was blessed with her son, Zachary, now 5. She shares, “I always thought at some point I’d find the right match because I wanted someone to share my life with, to love unconditionally and who would love me in return. I knew pretty early on in my relationship with Max that I’d found the right one.”

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Today, Stephanie balances her time between a very re-warding but demanding career at Raven Industries and her roles as wife and mother. “I try to be out the door early if my husband isn’t traveling and when I get home, I give Zachary all my time and attention until he goes to bed. I get a solid six to seven hours to sleep. Although, I really need eight hours so I try to take care of myself.” She laughs, “I’ve gotten more disciplined about exercising on the treadmill. I like yoga, but I’m not patient enough for it.”

Professionally, Stephanie has used her legal and leader-ship expertise to help establish an in-house legal department at Raven Industries. A challenging position, she values the re-lationships she has formed on the job. “Dan Rykhus, Raven’s president and CEO, has been a terrific coach for us. He had a lot of insight since he’s been with the company for more than

20 years. I’ve hired two very talented attorneys and we’ve evolved with administrative support from two women who have been with the company a long time and are incredible assets for us. It’s a very dynamic company and it’s exciting to be a part of the change while staying true to what’s made the company successful since the beginning.”

As to how she is able to manage it all, she credits her family and the strength of character and love they shared with her. “I had a really strong relationship with my maternal grandparents. My grandmother always outwardly exhibited her unconditional love for her family. I looked forward to going to her house because I always got big hugs, attention and devotion. It was the safest and most loving place to be. My other grandmother was the matriarch of the family and a very strong woman. I lost both my grandmoth-ers in a matter of four months while I was attending law school.”

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Just over a year ago, Stephanie also lost her maternal grandfather with whom she was exceptionally close. “He was a little bit of an introvert and was on the stern side but a core of strength for the family.” She notes, “He was a fiscally conservative Re-publican and always said, ‘you shouldn’t spend money you don’t have.’ My mom and grandma would tell stories of what a penny pincher he was, but he was a smart investor and managed his money well. My brother and I learned a lot of lessons from him. He was quiet and he had high expecta-tions of you. My grandmother would spoil us with love and attention and special gifts from time to time, and he spoiled us all in the money he set aside to help with our education. He was so generous and so wise and insightful, I miss him terribly.”

Stephanie believes this blend of qualities she was fortunate enough to experience has made her a strong, loving and wise woman. “The life experiences I’ve been blessed to have, have given me a large reservoir of empathy. I’m so grateful to God and my family that I have this empathy, and I use my talents in a way to help others when it’s necessary and wanted.”

Beyond the drive to excel professionally and be a good mother, Stephanie also likes to “carve out time” to do the things she loves, such as reading a great book, play-ing the piano (she has played since second grade), watching movies and unplugging at the spa. “I think I’m fairly fun and imagi-native when I’m playing with Zachary, and I’m always searching for and fascinated by new information about all sorts of topics so it’s hard to fit these luxuries in. I guess I just can’t help being busy!”

As high-speed and powerful as she cur-rently is, Stephanie still remembers that at heart she is a small-town farm girl who maintains her love for wide-open spaces, genuine people, and her family and friends. Stephanie shares, “I got to go to law school, be on a ballot, have a great family, earn votes and earn respect. These are things I don’t take for granted. In the future, I may want to slow down a little and really make sure that my priorities are right at the dif-ferent stages in my life. There just might be this sweet spot before Zachary gives me grandkids where I can read and play the piano and just take time for myself.” sfw

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Take it, protect it and guard it.’”

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the fRuits of LaBoRHow Faith Getsthe Job Done for Julene Taralson By Lisa Skelton Photo by Susan DeWitte Photography

There is a smile at Wal-Mart on Louise Avenue that shoppers

don’t get to see, but the store’s associates ap-preciate. Julene Taral-son, Wal-Mart human resources personnel co-ordinator, cannot help but beam when talk-ing about her job. “I’m dealing with people all the time. I need to be professional and pre-pared,” she says.

It’s not an easy po-sition caring for more than 500 associates.

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The minute she walks in the door, she is met with questions about benefits, scheduling and payroll. She handles hiring, training and orientation and is helping with the major hiring spree for the new Wal-Mart in Sioux Falls.

But the 23-year Wal-Mart employee says she finds strength through prayer and she credits her mother for teaching her that lesson. “One thing I must do every day, first thing, is have personal quiet time with God. I can tell a huge difference if I haven’t started my day with prayer and listening for God’s direction,” Julene says. Daily Bible study and devotions also are a priority for her, and she says without them she couldn’t do what she does.

“I am human. I am not perfect. I am where I am today be-cause of God’s grace. There is no other reason I should be in this position,” she humbly states. She moved out on her own at age 17, held three jobs and worked her way to the position she holds today. She calls it a valley in her life and a struggle to get by. “God has a purpose for me to be working in people’s lives… to be their light in a lot of difficult situations,” she says.

Julene is thankful for her job at Wal-Mart and says the company has been good to her. So good that when their chil-dren—Josh, Jordan and Arianna—were younger, her husband, Wayne, was a stay-at-home dad for five years.

“Wal-Mart is my family, too. I spend a lot of time with the associates. I try to be the heartbeat. I want associates to be engaged and enjoy their position. I want them to feel like they can talk to me. I love to be there to make a difference. No job is perfect. If I can provide a smile and a listening ear, I believe I can make a huge difference in that person’s life.” Julene says. “We all have responsibilities and we are busy people. We don’t stop and take the time. There is such a need for us to love people.”

That love pours out of Julene in many forms. When she’s not at Wal-Mart, she volunteers at church and is a mentor. She also has volunteered with Compassionate Care Hospice. She loves to share her hobby of baking by taking treats everywhere and has a unique “little ministry” in the form of small Scripture cards she hands out regularly. Julene concludes that her ability to give so much love to others comes only from her faith. sfw

“I am human. I am not perfect.

I am where I am today because of God’s grace.

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Unconditional Love,Compassion and Joy

Foster Parent Lisa Dawley Helps Children and Families in Need

Article & Photos By Margaret Pennock

Working as a nurse in Sioux Falls, Lisa Dawley has always dedicated herself to helping others with compassionate care. So in 2000 when she learned about the

South Dakota foster parent program, she immediately became interested. As a mother of four, she knew the commitment to foster a child would be challenging but also an opportunity for an immensely gratifying experience for her entire family. “I

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wanted to do something that we could all do together as a fam-ily and didn’t take us away from our home to do.”

After 10 weeks and 30 hours of classes, paperwork and refer-ence checks, Lisa and her family started a life-altering experi-ence fostering children. She remembers, “My first placement was in 2000, and during the five years that I did foster care at that time, I had over 20 children come into my home.” For the next five years, Lisa concentrated on raising her own children

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and was amazed at the impact fostering had on them. “Hav-ing children of my own and having them be a part of fostering made a huge impact on their lives, as they tell me now that they are all adults. It taught them compassion, acceptance, forgive-ness and patience.”

In 2010, Lisa opened her doors to foster children again and has been fostering ever since. She shares, “I love being a foster mom, and feel that—next to being a mother—it is the most re-warding thing someone can do. Seeing children happy, laugh-ing, playing and running around the house is so rewarding. Be-ing able to watch a child go from being scared and crying to smiling, happy and laughing is a great thing. Each child be-comes part of my family and has a special place in my heart. I know that I will never forget them.”

Another rewarding experience for Lisa has been the connec-tion she has made with several children’s families. “I have also been able to spend time with the birth family of the children and that has been a positive experience for everyone involved. It comforts the parents to know the people that are caring for their children and puts a face with the stories their children tell them about their foster family. I get to meet the parents that the children talk about and I think it makes the children feel better to know that we are all working together for them.”

Sadly, the need for foster families is increasing in South Dakota and Lisa is doing her part to help spread the word. “I have told many people to gather as much information as they can about being a foster parent, to talk to other foster parents and to prayerfully consider becoming a foster family as there is a huge need for families to welcome little ones into their homes and their hearts.” sfw

May is NationalFoster Care Month.

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Lindsay has operated her own business since 2006 before moving to Sioux Falls, but she has also worked as an in-house interior designer for a high-end builder and for an interior design studio in Boulder, CO. This has given her the opportunity to de-sign for a wide range of unique custom homes.

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The music was thumping. Customers were laugh-ing, enjoying a sip of wine while painting on a canvas

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Artist Alissa Bretsch has been an instructor since Wine and Canvas first opened. Her professional background initially led her to the job, but she soon discovered much more. “I work with great people, both co-workers and customers,” Alissa says. “The best thing is encouraging people and seeing how the repeat customers have progressed.”

And if their art could create a crystal ball, Sarah would love to predict the future. But for now, the “accountant-turned-am-ateur artist-turned-business owner” is content with the direc-tion the business is heading. “I get a lot of positive feedback,” she says. “I think of Wine and Canvas not only as a business, but also a service to the community. It exposes people to art, encourages relaxation and creates a sense of accomplishment.”

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can 500—by 2009. And today, Do-ris Schumacher’s passion for two wheels extends far beyond a motor-cycle cruise on “date night.”

In March, the mother of three opened Ride Empowered, a motor-cycle apparel, accessories and nov-elties store for women, located on Marion Road.

“Once I got past the phase of learning how to control the motorcy-cle and got past the fear of it, it really hit me inside that I felt very empow-ered, which is why I named the busi-ness Ride Empowered,” says Doris, who has stepped up to a Kawasaki Vulcan 900. “Riding ignited a lot of things inside me to change different aspects of my life, including going back to the fact that I wanted to start my own business. And from that { }“This is a great industry. If you want to look for a community

and for people who are supportive and encouraging of each other, it’s motorcycle riders.”

~ Doris Schumacher, Ride Empowered

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point, it didn’t take me very long to say I wanted to do some-thing with motorcycling, particularly for women.”

Doris’ goal is to build a business where women can get support and encouragement to ride—and to ride any make or model.

“you’re welcome if you ride a cruiser or a sportbike or if you’re an adventure rider or you like vintage motorcycles, or if you ride a scooter or an ATV. I want this to be a place to welcome everybody,” Doris says.

Gear on hand includes boots, gloves, jackets, chaps and hel-mets from top brands such as Icon, Scorpion, Roland Sands Design and Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Co. Doris adds that she also has heated riding gear, thermal undergarments and rain gear because riding in South Dakota requires prepar-ing for weather variations.

“The biggest aspect for me is not only being empowered as a rider, but being empowered as a business owner. A lot of the opportunities that were available to me, I want to be able to share with other people,” she says.

The store features a skin-care line developed by a woman rider. Doris also plans to feature product lines from other small business owners who share her passion for motorcycles.

“Mostly, I want to promote the other business and create that network—a community of motorcyclists regardless of what you ride,” Doris says.

She plans to organize rides, educational classes, contests and other special events.

For more information, call 605-360-9407 or go to rideempowered.com. sfw

{ }Location: 945 S. Marion Road, Suite 109Phone: 605-360-9407Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday (extended hours in summer)Online: rideempowered.com

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