sioux falls woman magazine - holiday 2015

18 Calendar of Events

28 In Our Community DreamHoliday

30 Couples Connection ListenUpLadies

32 Sugar & Spice

34 Seniors Classof2016

36 Pet Pals FindingthePerfectPet44 Fashion Trends FindingYour Palette

46 Beauty Trends FacialPeels

48 Where To Shop AHoliday GiftGuide

58 Where To Dine TheWillows

60 Recipes LeftoversBecome Warm&Cozy Favorites

64 Travelogue TheMountains areCalling

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96 Health WinningtheBattleoftheBulge

98 Health AMessageFromtheHeart

100 Health LawEnhancesPatients’Rights

102 Wellness HeelHealth106 Cover Story NikkiWajer ChampionsFamiliesFirst

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18 CalendarofEvents

28 InOurCommunity

30 CouplesConnection ListenUpLadies

32 Sugar&Spice

34 SeniorsClassof2016

36 PetPals FindingthePerfectPet

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1 8 s ioux fa l l swoman.net • happy ho l idays! 2015

November27 MasonJennings 9 p.m. The District Admission: $25 GA; $35 VIP thedistrictsf.com

November27-28,December2-5&9-20 ArtMomsHolidayPopUpArtShop 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 3101 W. 41st St. Admission: Free

November27-29&December4-6 DanceGallery’sNutcracker Nov. 27 – 4 p.m. Nov. 28 – 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Nov. 29 – 2 p.m. Dec. 4 – 7 p.m.

EveryMonday SiouxValleyOptimistClub Meeting Noon Pizza Ranch 3809 E. 10th St.

EveryThursday(excludingholidays) LineDanceLessonsbyDakota CountryDanceClub 7-8:30 p.m. Borrowed Bucks Road House Admission: $6/person; $4/DCDC member 605-310-7109 or dakotacountrydanceclub.org

November27 JingleBellRun/WalkforArthritis 6-7:30 p.m. Falls Park Arch on Phillips Avenue Admission: $35 advance; $40 race day jbr.org

November27ParadeofLights 7:30-9 p.m. Phillips Avenue from 14th St. to Fifth St. Admission: Free 605-338-4009

November27 ParadeofLightsAfter-party 8:30 p.m. Holiday Inn City Centre Pub Terrace 605-338-4009

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Dec. 5 – 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Dec. 6 – 2 p.m. Orpheum Theater Admission: $13-$18 advance; $15-$20 day of show dancegallerysd.net

November28 HolidayGift-Tacular 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sioux Falls Convention Center Admission: $5 adults; 12 & under free 605-332-6000 blackincevents.com

November28 OakRidgeBoys ChristmasNightOut

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7:30 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion Admission: $45.86-$56.71 washingtonpavilion.org

November29 LorieLineChristmasIn TheCity 3 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion Admission: $56.16 washingtonpavilion.org

December1 TummyTimeTips&Tricks Noon-1 p.m. LifeScape


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December3 CraigCampbellw/Smithfield 8 p.m. The District Admission: $20-$30 thedistrictsf.com

December5 InternationalChefCook-off 5:30 p.m. The Coliseum 515 N. Main Ave. Admission: $30 605-367-7401

December4&5 TonicSol-faHolidayConcert 7:30 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion Admission: $30.12-$42.06 washingtonpavilion.org

December5 CrystalGayle 8 p.m. Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, IA Admission: $30-$80 hardrockcasinosiouxcity.com

December6 Cookies!Cookies!Cookies! 1:30-3 p.m. Plum’s Cooking Co. Admission: $20 605-335-1999 or plumscooking.com

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December6 ShaunJohnsonBigBandExperienceHolidayConcert 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Belbas Theater, Washington Pavilion Admission: $33.92 washingtonpavilion.org

December6 BritZaStudiosProudlyPresents “TheSpiritofChristmas” 3:30 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion washingtonpavilion.org

December7 MotleyCrue:FinalTour“AllBadThingsMust ComeToAnEnd” 7 p.m. Denny Sanford Premier Center Admission: $33-$93 dennysanfordpremiercenter.com

December8 DecoratingaGingerbreadHouseWithMrs.Claus 6:30 p.m. Scheels 605-334-7767 or scheels.com December9 MoscowBallet’sGreatRussianNutcracker 7:30 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion Admission: $36.09-$195.59 washingtonpavilion.org

December11 TerriClark 8 p.m. Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, IA Admission: $20-$70 hardrockcasinosiouxcity.com

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December12 SantaandLiveReindeer 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Scheels Admission: Free 605-334-7767 or scheels.com

December12 “ChristmasisHere”withJillMiller Benefit for Family Visitation Center 7 p.m. Orpheum Theater Admission: $15, $10 children 12 & under familyvisitationcenter.org or washingtonpavilion.org

December12 JerrodNiemannwithDrewBaldridge 8 p.m. Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, IA Admission: $20.33-$63.13 hardrockcasinosiouxcity.com

December13 AnnualGermanChristmasService 4 p.m. First Lutheran Church 327 S. Dakota Ave. 605-332-8186

December13 ChristmaswithAmyGrantand MichaelW.Smith 7:30 p.m. Denny Sanford Premier Center Admission: $29-$84 dennysanfordpremiercenter.com

December17 TheBrownsMusic:AHometown Christmas 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Orpheum Theater Tickets: 888-202-2712 thebrownsmusic.com

December19 ChrisJansonwithDavissonBrothers Band 8 p.m. Anthem at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, IA Admission: $20.33-$63.13 hardrockcasinosiouxcity.com

December19 McCrossanRealLife-Sized GingerbreadHouseFundraiser 4 - 8 p.m. 128 W. Carmel Lane Admission: $3/person, $12/family 605 339-1203 or mccrossan.org

December19 HolidayJamwiththeHeggs 7:30 p.m. Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion Admission: $30.12 washingtonpavilion.org

January2 HeroesBehindtheBadges- BloodDrive 11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Scheels Admission: Free 605-334-7767 scheels.com

January3 WinterGonnaGetWedBridal Showcase Noon-3 p.m. Sioux Falls Convention Center gonnagetwed.com

January5 DitchtheDiaper: PottyTraining 101 Noon-1 p.m. LifeScape Admission: Free; Lunch available for $5 Register: LifeScapeSD.org/events

January12 ScheelsKidsKlub-KickOff theNewYearwithYoga 6:30 p.m. Scheels Admission: Free 605-334-7767 or scheels.com

January14-31 “Rent” Sioux Empire Community Theatre 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2 p.m. Sunday Orpheum Theater Admission: $25 605-360-4800 siouxfallstheater.com

January20-23 “Pippin” 7:30 p.m. Also 2 p.m. January 23 Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion Admission: $24.70-$87.63 washingtonpavilion.org

January22 SFJBpresentTheJennifer KeithQuintet 8 p.m. Orpheum Theater Admission: $12-$45 605-335-6101 or sfjb.org

January22&23 MonsterJam 7:30 p.m. Also 2 p.m. January 23 Denny Sanford Premier Center Admission: $12-$32 dennysanfordpremiercenter.com

January31 SiouxEmpireWedding Network(SEWN)Bridal Show Noon-3 p.m. Sioux Falls Convention Center Admission: $5 siouxempirewedding network.com

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“We’vebeentravelingandsingingfor15yearsasafamily.Wetravelfulltimeallover theU.S.,” says Shellyof herselfandherthreechildren,Michaela,AdamandAndrew.Shelly’shusband,Keith,issoundtechnician and bus driver. “We perform

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during the winter in Florida.Wesingoncruiseships,andfrom Texas to PennsylvaniatoCalifornia.”

But the dream of get-ting their own theater began after thegroup performed in Branson, MO. “Weloved being in the theater and havingthesamesoundsetupandlightingeveryday,”Shellyshares.

Oncethefamilyexpressedaninterestinbuyingthebankbuildingneartheirru-ralhome,thingshappenedprettyquickly,shesays.

“It’s a wild and wonderful adventureandwe’regladtobeonit,”shelaughs.

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The family has done much of therenovationthemselves—andhasdiscov-ered many historic treasures in the pro-cess. The building has a boxed ceiling,handstencilingandamarblewall,whichruns the full length of the building. “Themarblewallwascoveredinpanelingandadhesive,” Shelly laments. “We’ve beenscrapingthatoff.”Therealsoisamarblestaircase and the original bank vault inthebasement.


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Thetheaterwillbeonthemainfloorand will seat about 150 people. Thegroup’sofficesandarecordingstudiowillbeonthesecondfloor,andagiftshopandmemorabiliaareawillbeinthebasement.

The Browns expect to attract tourcompanies that bring visitors to LeMarstoseetheBlueBunnyIceCreamParlor and Museum. “Le Mars getsabout 250,000 visitors a year,” Shellysays. “And we still plan to tour, we’rejust going to be a little more selec-tiveabouthowfarwetravel,whenwetravelandhowoften.”

“Istartedoutsingingwithmysistersinourarea. Then,when thekidsandI started,wewouldsing forgrandmaandourchurch.It’sbeenaneatjour-neyovertheyearstoseeallthedoorsthathaveopened,andwe’vejustrunrightthroughthem,”shesays.


it’sacommontheme:“Hedoesn’tunder-

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“What do you want to do tonight?”

Womenwanttohearanewideaorhavetheirpartnerguesswhattheywant.Husbands, however, don’t want to saysomething displeasing, so they’ll say,“Nothing,”soasnottosaythewrongan-swer. Itwouldbebettertosay,“Iwouldliketogooutdancing.Doesthatsoundgoodtoyou?”

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“I think we should talk about simplifying our lives.”

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“I need a vacation!”Atthispoint, itdoesn’tmatterwhat

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“Let’s get a housekeeper.”

This request is a classic exampleofmenandwomennotreallyunder-standingwhattheotherpersondoes.Whilewomenusedtostayhomeandclean the home and cook full time,now they work all day and comehome to another full-time job; manymen do the same. There might bea better question to ask, such as,“Honey,webothworkhardoutsideofthehomeandIknowwehavediffer-ent standardsabout thehouse,but Iwouldreallyliketogetmorehelpwithcleaningevenifitmeanshiringsome-one.Whatdoyouthink?”

“The kids are driving me crazy.”

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HumaneSocietysharetipsonhowtomakeyourchoicetheperfectone.Firstandforemost, takingan inventoryofwhatyoucanofferyournew

friendis trulyparamounttothesuccessofyournewrelationship.Terisays,“Youneedtotakeintoconsiderationyourlifestability.Doyouhaveaper-manenthome?Areyouincollege?Willyouhavetomove?Doyouhave

ahouse?Areyourenting,andifso,dotheyallowpets?Dogs typically requiremoreattentionthancats;aBorderCol-liewillrequiremoretimethanaYorkie.Aretherekidsinvolved?Inaddition,canyouaffordtotakecareofthepet?”

Whilesharingyourhomewithapetcanbeincrediblyrewarding,theyalsorequire a time commitment. Malorieshares,“Animalscanalsobemoretimeconsumingthanyourealize.Dogsneedregularexercise…ortheycanbecome

restlessanddothingsoutofboredom,suchaschewingonfurnitureorget-tingintothingstheyarenotsupposedto.Alsowithsmallanimalslikeguineapigsandrabbits,theyneedtheircagescleanedonadailybasisinadditiontobeingsocializedandletoutforexercise.”

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Makingsureyouchoosetherightpetfor your environment and personalityare also very important considerations.Teri notes, “There are a lot of dynamicsto take into consideration. A large dogwill usually require more space than asmalldogorcat.WhileabreedsuchasaHuskyisabeautifuldogthatcanbeawonderfulcompanion,itneedsanownerwith a more dominant personality be-causethatparticularbreedwilltrytobethealphaintherelationship.Newownersshouldresearchthebreedstheyarecon-sideringbytalkingwithbreeders, trainersandveterinarianswhoworkwithpetsonaregularbasis.”

“Owning a pet can be a wonderful experience for the entire family.

To keep them happy and healthy, find a good quality food so there are less trips to the veterinarian,

keep them current on health requirements such as vaccines

and spaying and neutering to help prevent unwanted pets,

and just like us, they need exercise!”

– Teri Michaels, DVM, Hartford Veterinary Clinic

As far as choosing a purebred or amixedbreed,eitherchoicecanbe theright one. “There are thousands of ani-malsthatcometooursheltereveryyearandwealwayswantpeopletoconsideradoptingfromtheirlocalshelterorares-cue group before shopping around foran animal,” Malorie says. “Shelters andrescuesgetsomanywonderfulanimalsinneedofahomeanda lovingfamily.By adopting, you save an animal’s lifeand give it a second chance at a for-everhome.Plus,sheltersareoftenmuchmoreaffordablethananybreederorpetstore.”

Ifyoudecidetobuyfromapetstoreorbreeder, shesays research is key. “Al-ways make sure you are getting youranimalfromaresponsiblebreederthatistakingpropercareoftheiranimals.” sfw

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44 FashionTrends ColorMatchingforthe PerfectHolidayStyle

46 BeautyTrends FacialPeels

48 WhereToShop AHolidayGiftGuide

58 WhereToDine TheWillows

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Cookie Jar eatery230 S. Phillips Ave., Suite 101

605-978-0991 • cookiejarsd.comLocal Cookies and Coffee! Stop in and let us customize

the perfect gift for anyone on your list.Price: $8.99-$19.99

Divine Hair Design2109 W. 49th. St., Suite 200

606-335-8776facebook.com/divine-hair-design-191212824422324The Ultimate product line! Enriched with keratin, to

build resilient hair. A wonderful holiday gift set.Price $26-$42

First impressions775 10th St.

Rock Valley, IA712-476-2945

firstimpressionstogo.comElegant tabletop deer. Unique

and sophisticated for any home. 10” x 8” and 13” x 10”

Price: $28.95-$35.95

Forget me not giFt Boutique

The Bridges at 57th & Western5005 S. Western Ave., Suite 110

605-335-9878 • forgetmenotsf.comCelebrate the season with unique floral

arrangements. Perfect for the holiday table or fireplace mantel.

Prices vary.

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reHFelD’s 210 S. Phillips Ave.

605-336-9737rehfeldsonline.com

Handmade Ceramics & Raku. Find a variety of

both decorative ceramics and Functional stoneware

made by local artists. Prices vary.

Homeology roCk rapiDs

216 First Ave.Rock Rapids, IA

712-472-3822 • facebook.com/homeologyrockrapids

ORHomeology Décor and Boutique

248 Hwy. 71 S.Arnolds Park, IA • facebook.com/

homeologybojiFreshen up your Lantern with some

trendy holiday décor. Custom designs for any season or décor.

Prices: Lantern $89.99, snowman, snowy wood tree $27.99-$44.99

laurieBelles Boutique

615 E. Brian St., Suite BTea, SD

605-498-0101lauriebellesboutique.com

Booties in all styles and colors are on trend this fall and winter season! This adorable, Naughty

Monkey bootie also features another hot trend: fringe!

Price: $139

shop pro sports anD spa massage

3500 S. First Ave., Suite 250 605-661-0606 • ProSportsAndSpa.com

One-hour Relaxation Massage Gift Certificate. The gift that will melt them away!

Includes Full Body Massage, Hot Packs, Warm Rocks, Hot Towel and Foot Rub!

Price: $59

gypsy traDing Co.1324 E. Cedar St.

Brandon, SD605-941-2521

facebook.com/gypsytradingcosdLots of one-of-a-kind items such as this Amy

Hart Studios Stained Glass Art. Prices vary.

Bespoke1372 Cleveland Ave.

Larchwood, IA712-477-2388 • bespokeminneapolis.com

Our Regency radial hand-cut marquetry table features rosewood and sycamore and has a 48-inch diameter. Custom sizes available.

Price: $13,100


evolve interior Design stuDio & Furniture sHowroom

2312 W. 69th St., Suite 120605-275-9455 • evolveid.co

Interlocking metal creates movement with this new orb

chandelier. Mixing silver and gold keeps it right on trend.

Prices vary.

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57th and Western The Bridgeswww.youve-beenframed.com

Indivudually hand crafted with care, Pyrrha talismans protect, celebrate, and inspire the

wearer. Each design has a symbolic meaning culled from heraldry. Sterling silver, brass and gold.

Prices starting at $119.99

raymonD’s Jewellers1111 W. 41st. St.

605-338-7550 • Raymondsjewellers.com Personalized Monograms! Available in Pendants, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, Bar Necklaces and Cuff Links. Choose Yellow, White or Rose Gold or Sterling Silver. 20% off all monograms. Place your

order today! Prices Vary.


DimoCk Dairy400 S. Main St.

Dimock, SD605-928-3833 • dimockdairy.com

The solution for your holiday gift-giving needs! Check out our website to order your South Dakota made cheese gift boxes

and we will mail them directly to the recipient. Great for corporate client gifts too!

Prices vary.

greatliFe Hot yoga4600 S. Tennis Lane

605-361-0445woodlakeathleticclub.com/hot-yoga

Live the GreatLIFE with a punch card for 10 Hot Yoga Sessions at GreatLIFE Woodlake Athletic Club.

Price: GreatLIFE members $119.99, nonmembers $149.99

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montgomery’s1725 W. 41st St.605-332-4400

montgomerysfurniture.comWrap up in the warmth of

wonderful throws.Price: $99-$119

tHe DiamonD room3501 W. 57th St.605-362-0008

thediamondroom.comAspiring, yet affordable luxury. A sleek

and elegant design makes these watches timeless. Interchangeable

straps so the watch will accessorize to any occasion.

Price: $135-$299

moDeThe Bridges at 57th & Western5015 S. Western Ave., Suite 170

605-334-MODE (6633)[email protected]

Stay toasty warm with Mode cold-weather accessories such as scarves and hats!

Prices: $14.99

maHlanDer’s applianCe & ligHting

130 N. Minnesota Ave.605-336-7798 • mahlanders.com

Clocks! Clocks! Clocks! Wall clocks, table clocks, oversized clocks for your

decorating and gifting. Mahlander’s – Come see what’s inside!

Prices vary.


PUNCH UP A WARDROBE CLASSIC WITH FLIRTY TOPS & ACCESSORIES

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HanDy man Home remoDeling Center

910 E. 10th St.605-336-0316 • handymanhome.com

New! Blanco Brand Kitchen Sinks! Beautiful Diamond Silgranit Sinks

stocked in six different colors!Price: About $300

BulB ligHting anD Design1600 W. 44th Place

605-336-bulb (2852) • bulbsiouxfalls.comThe Melno Park Collection is painted in a dark chocolate finish, and complemented

with a clear, cylinder glass. Spherical clean lines throughout give this collection the status of an instant classic. Shown with

Edison filament bulbs to convey the retro look.

Price: $593

Dakota kitCHen & BatH

4101 N. Hainje Ave.605-334-9727 • dakotakitchen.com

Our cabinetry is made-to-order here in Sioux Falls. This alder entertainment center was custom-fitted for the homeowner’s den.

Prices vary.

rainn salon & spaThe Bridges at 57th & Western

5019 S. Western Ave., Suite 160605-521-5099

Condition, Refresh, Gloss...all within 7 seconds. Great holiday hair-care

products that will nourish, revive and protect hair. That special stocking stuffer

or create a personalized gift set.Prices: $26-$27

lamps anD sHaDesligHting gallery

2511 S. Minnesota Ave.605-332-6680

lampsandshadesinc.comLED Desk Lamps come with a

USB port, clock and temperature. Everything you

need to work comfortably and efficiently in one compact

desk lamp. Available in white and black.

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aaa soutH Dakota49th St. & Louise Ave. - 605-361-21071300 Industrial Ave. - 605-336-3690

AAA.com/giftGive the gift of peace of mind to someone you

care about. Give AAA.Price: $39.95

tHe reBalanCe Center

6301 S. Minnesota Ave.605-275-0001

rebalancesf.comEssential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits.

Gift cards available. Prices vary.

sioux Falls ligHtHouse2320 S. Marion Road,

Suite 140605-271-9386 • siouxfallslighthouse.comCustomize your space with a Combine & Design pendant. Choose a rod or wire in bronze, nickel, or black, then add texture

with a glass, metal or woven shade. Stagger over a stairwell, above a kitchen

island or alongside a vanity or bed. Prices vary.

eDDy Joy BaBy BoutiqueThe Bridges at 57th & Western

5005 S. Western Ave., Suite 170605-275-0014 • eddyjoybabyboutique.com

Pair these holiday leggings with a onesie or tee for an adorable and festive outfit!

Price: $16

mCCrory garDens631 22nd Ave. Brookings, SD605-688-6707

mccrorygardens.comOur new line of earrings are light weight, floral designs

that are packaged with description and gift box.

These unique earring styles make the perfect gift.Prices start at: $24

riDDle’s JewelryCorner of 41st Street and Louise Avenue

605-361-0911 • riddlesjewelry.com2BeLoved™ Diamond Rings and Pendants

celebrate the joy of us.Prices vary.

Fit my Feet2105 B S Minnesota Ave

605-274-0138 • fitmyfeet.bizCheck out our great selection of

Dromedaris boots! Lots of great colors and styles available!

Prices vary.


2207 S. Mentzer Street, Suite 110 • Mitchell605-990-3917

[email protected]

All your must hAves for fall and winter!tHe ups store

2601 S. Minnesota Ave, Suite 105605-330-9606 • theupsstorelocal.com/2125

2522 W. 41st St.605-338-8814 • theupsstorelocal.com/2494

Holidays are made easy with UPS printing! Cards, calendars and so much more!

Prices vary.

striDe rite2425 S. Shirley Ave., Suite 108

605-362-7728Just in time...Star Wars shoes! May the Force Be with You!

Prices: starting at $52.99

Country ‘n more6201 S. Old Village Place

605-361-9797countrynmoresiouxfalls.com • facebook.com/countrynmore

New for 2015: “Elf on the Shelf.” Personalized ornaments are fun and well, “personal.” Many styles as well as blanks available.

Price: $2.99-$8

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Filly Flair6212 S. Pinnacle Place

605-362-9910 • fillyflair.comBe the best dressed this holiday season!

Dresses and outfits for the holidays and so much more. We offer a great selection to choose from.

Prices vary.Belle touCHe’ salon & Day spa


605-275-6200Gifts that care. With every gift set purchase,

you are helping change lives in Nepal.Prices: $17-$118

pHotoBooks By ari605-413-9563

Photobooksbyari.comWe create photo books for holidays, vacations and any other moments in life. From collecting and organizing

photos to final design of your books, you will have memories for a lifetime!

Prices vary.

mainstream Boutique – sF west

2310 S. Marion Road, Suite 130

605-271-9285facebook.com/mainstream

boutiquesiouxfallsw/Good Works bracelets are

simple, elegant, inspirational pieces with powerful,

uplifting messages.Prices: starting at $34

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605-274-3500 • toteallygorgeous.comEvery girl needs at least one pair of cowboy boots and these are it! Corky Boots are handmade of all leather

and come in several different styles. Getting married? One is even called “The Wedding Boot.”

Price: $249-$299

Don’t let a sore hammertoe or bunion

make you miss another step.

Dr. Jessica ShawDr. Gabe Rodríguez

3900 W 41st Street605-274-2564

www.siouxfallspodiatrist.net

wireless worlD2816 W. 41st St.605-334-8292

5420 E. Arrowhead Pkwy.605-334-8222 • wirelessworld.com

When it comes to your device, it’s not just about protection. It’s also about you - your style, your personality, your life. With the Symmetry Series from OtterBox, you don’t

have to choose between a protective case and a stylish one. You can have it all.

Prices vary.

Floral Bokay219 N. Main St.

Salem, SD605-425-2459

facebook.com/floral.bokayCustom designs of perma-nent botanicals, holiday

décor and so much more! Prices vary.

artHur JoHnson sHoes2804 W. 41st St.605-334-5751

Cozy, warm, and waterproof, this new UGG boot features laces AND

an inside zipper.Price: $159.95

granD Falls Casino & golF resort1415 Grand Falls Blvd.

Larchwood, IA712-777-7777

grandfallscasinoresort.comCeté Boutique offers all things bling to

top off any outfit! Great for holiday gifts, or a statement piece for yourself!

Prices: $15-$75

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gunDerson’s JewelersThe Bridges at 57th & Western

2109 W. 57th. St.605-338-9060 • gundersons.com

The gift for that person who has everything! Nambe Miniature Nativity Scene.

Price: $79


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sCHopperts piano gallery1020 E. 41st St.605-339-6023

schoppertspianogallery.comComplement your home this holiday season

with a console or upright piano. Visit our showroom to see our great selection.

Prices vary.

CHilDren’s museumoF soutH Dakota

521 Fourth St.Brookings, SD

605-692-6700 x234 • prairieplay.orgMemberships or gift cards make great gifts

this holiday season that can be enjoyed all year long.

Family membership: $95

sioux Falls Foot speCialists

3900 W 41st St605-274-2564 • siouxfallspodiatrist.net

Dr’s Remedy enriched nail care polish keeps your nails beautiful and healthy. Come check out our

selection of polishes and other Dr’s Remedy prod-ucts, only available at Sioux Falls Foot Specialists.

Price: $17

artisan 57 skin anD laser Center

3101 W. 57th St.(Inside Vance Thompson Vision)605-371-7057 • artisan-57.com

Baby Foot is the simple way to baby soft feet. Finally, there is a product that gives fantastic results with a single-use treatment! This is an

excellent stocking stuffer for any adult.Price: $25

young anD riCHarD’s222 S. Phillips Ave.

605-336-2815youngandrichards.com

Create your own style in a snap! Gingersnaps are a new style of

interchangeable jewelry that fea-tures “fashion snaps,” button-like

charms you snap in and out of styl-ish bracelets, rings, purses and

more. Gingersnaps are all about heart and soul, sweetness and sass,

and brazen individuality!Prices vary.

Hello gorgeous411 Broadway

Valley Springs SD(605) 757-6157 • hellogorgeousinc.com

Instantly Ageless...the personal gift for yourself or a loved one. Visibly diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and erases the appearance of dark

circles and puffiness under the eyes. Price:$74.95 for 50 treatments

sCHeels2101 West 41st StreetSioux Falls, SD 57105

605-334-7767 • www.scheels.comThe perfect holiday gift for all the ladies in the family! Patagonia Down Sweater Vests; quality and warmth unsurpassed.

Price $179


Hear. Life. Better.

Hear Their Voices. Better.

With the help of the right hearing professionals, you can.

Melinda Heegel, M.S., Dr. KristenKaufman and Dr. Lindsey Koch

5124 S. Western Ave.Ste. 4 • Sioux Falls

605-275-5545www.audiologyspecialtyclinic.com

Backyard Grill3705S.WesternAvenue,SiouxFalls605-444-1800bygrill.comCuisine:BBQAuthenticBBQsmokehousewithdryrubsandgreatsauces.

Monarch Steakhouse and Lounge47409258thStreet,Renner,SD605-332-4411Cuisine:AmericanSteakhouseRennerishomeofthefamousMon-archSteakHouseandLounge.TherestaurantisjustashortdrivenorthfromSiouxFalls.

Oggies Grille and Bar500E.FirstStreet,Tea,SD605-368-9024oggiesgrille.comCuisine:AmericanChef-createdrecipes,includingburgers,sandwiches,pizzasandfreshflavorfulsalads.Prairie Berry East Bank322EastEighthStreet,SiouxFalls605-496-7175prairieberry.com/eastbankCuisine:WineandAmericanThewinery’sgourmetmenuincludesartisanplates,homemadepizza,sandwichesanddailysoups,saladsanddesserts.

Attic Bar and Grill4601E.41stStreet,SiouxFalls605-275-4600theatticsf.comCuisine:PubfoodSandwiches,burgers,salads,pasta,kidsmenuandfullbar.

Potbelly2101W.41stStreet,Suite54SiouxFalls605-367-9000www.potbelly.comCuisine:SandwichesToasted-to-perfectionsandwiches,madethesamewaysince1977.

Minervas Restaurant & Bar301S.PhillipsAvenue.SiouxFalls605-334-0386minervas.netCuisine:American,seafood,steaksFor30yearsMinervashassetthestandardinSiouxFallsforserviceandfood—freshfish,streaks,pasta,andanaward-winningsaladbar.

A Taste of the Big Apple LarsonSquareat600N.MainAvenueSiouxFalls605-339-2400www.atasteofthebigapple.comCuisine:NewYorkstylepizzaBigApplepizzasfeatureallfreshingre-dientsonpizzasandsomeamazingpastadishes.TryTheNewYorker,TheOriginal,orTheJerseyJunkerwithallthetoppings.BigApplealsooffersagluten-freecrustoption.

Bro’s Brasserie Americano334S.PhillipsAvenue,SiouxFalls605-275-3181facebook.com/BrosBrasserieCuisine:AmericanFreshfish,steaks,homemadepastasandspecialtydessertsinabeautifuldowntownsetting.

Parker’s210S.MainAvenue,SiouxFalls605-275-7676parkersbistro.netCuisine:Italian,NewOrleansandFrenchOpenforlunchanddinnerwithafreshmenuofpastas,fishandmoreinthehistoricBallardbuildingindowntownSiouxFalls.

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Just the view at Willow Run GolfCourse is enough to make youwanttostaylongerafteraroundof golf. Now, in the new club-

house,golferscanstaylongerandenjoyadiningexperienceaswell.

All summer long, golfers came in forappetizers or a mealafter a round, saysDavid Ohayon, foodand beverage man-ager, but now that it’scooler, they’rebringingthewhole family toex-perience dining at TheWillows. They can sitin the beautiful diningroom or at the firepittablesoutontheclub-housedeck.

Themenu,whichismainlyAmerican,includes hints of other cuisines, Davidsays. He likes to bring some French-African flavors to the dishes, using tipsfromhisownheritage.

The burgers, however, are all Angus.Eachoneisafresh,half-poundofAngusbeef, served on a locally made Bread-smith bun. There are plenty of burgerchoices, but the local favorite is themouth-wateringSmokyWillowBurger. It’stoppedwithasweet-but-spicybarbeque

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Themenualsoincludessalmon,sirloin,flatbreads, pizzas, wraps, sandwiches, aspinachartichokedipthatisfreshlymadein thekitchenbyDavid,and,ofcourse,SouthDakotachislic.

The Willows is open daily year-round.Happyhouris4to6p.m.MondaythroughFriday with half-price bottles, wells andtaps.Thisfall,TheWillowsisofferingfoot-ballspecialsonMondays,Thursdays,Sat-urdays and Sundays, which include do-mesticbottlesbucketsfor$15,importedbuckets for $18, as well as specials onwings,appetizersanddinnerfeatures.

The Willows, 8000 E. Hwy 42, Sioux Falls605-335-5900, willowrungolfcourse.com/willows-restaurant.

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Creamy Ham CasseroleHere’s a great way to use leftover ham. Or, if you don’t have any leftovers, take advantage of cubed cooked ham that’s available in the meat counter of your supermarket. When you need just a few cups of ham, such as in this deliciously creamy recipe, it gives you an inexpensive head start for prepar-ing a variety of meals.

What You Need: • 4 ounces medium egg noodles, uncooked • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 2 cups chopped cooked ham • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped • 1/4 cup chopped onion • 1/4 cup sliced celery • 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

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What To Do:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package direc-tions; drain.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat, and cooked ham and next 3 ingredients, cook for 5 minutes, stir-ring often. Remove from heat; stir in soup, sour cream, and pasta. Spoon

into lightly greased 1-1/2-quart bak-ing dish.

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What You Need: • 1 dozen eggs • 1/2 cup milk • 1 pound deli ham, diced • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese • 3 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped

What To Do:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

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Turkey Frame SoupYou can add some cooked egg noodles to make this an even heartier soup

• 1 leftover turkey frame • 12 cups chicken broth • Leftover pan drippings, if available • 2 to 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks • 2 to 3 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch chunks • 2 onions, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks • 2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 2 to 3 cups leftover chunked turkey

What To Do:In a soup pot, combine all ingredients except the turkey. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, then simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

Stir in the turkey, let simmer 10 min-utes, then serve.

Tempting-Turkey TetrazziniDon’t think that you have to roast a whole turkey to get the cooked tur-key to make this. Uh uh. Simply buy a 1-pound chunk in the deli and cut it up yourself.

What You Need: • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups) • 2 cups low-fat milk • 3 tablespoons cornstarch • 1/4 cup dry white wine or water • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 3 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey breast (about 1 pound) • 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch dish with cooking spray

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside.

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms then reduce heat to me-dium-low and simmer 4 to 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in milk.

In a small cup, combine cornstarch and wine, and stir until smooth; slowly pour into mushroom mixture. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, and turkey. Add spaghetti and toss until well coated. Spoon spaghetti mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Easy Dinner PieSmashed Potatoes are perfect in this recipe. They add great color and flavor.

• 1 pound fresh ground chicken • 1 teaspoon dried dill • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper • 2 cups seasoned mashed potatoes • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

What To Do:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In large bowl, combine chicken, dillweed, salt, and white pepper; mix well.

Form a ring of chicken mixture around the edge of a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Place cooked mashed potatoes in center of chicken ring. Sprinkle paprika over po-tatoes and bake 30 minutes.

Cut into serving-sized wedges and serve hot.

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What To Do:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and almond extract, mixing well. Add melted chocolate and mashed potatoes, beating until smooth.

In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to brown sugar mixure, stirring until smooth. Mix in nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto pre-pared baking sheets.

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whentheskitrailsstarttheirwinterchants,callingcoldloverstocome,letthewinterwindsleadtooneoftheseskihavensforfamilies:

Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort in Northern MinnesotaWithfourmountainsand95runs,Lutsenoffersseveraldays

of skiing fun, but doesn’t have the altitude issues or scale ofahigherskiresort,saysLutsen’sJimVick.“Thereareterrainop-tionsforallabilities,fromfirst-timerslopestosuper-steep,doubleblackdiamondchutes.Mostofourslopesaremile-long blue (intermediate) groomers, perfect for aMidwestfamilylookingtogetmileageontheslopes.”

Inadditiontotrailssuitedtofamilyskiing,thescenicbeautyofLutsenisaprimaryattraction.“ThedrivefromDuluthtoLutsenisamazing,alongtheshoresofLakeSu-perior,”saysLisaZahnofSiouxFalls.Shewenttherewithherparentsasachildandnowbringsherownfamily.

JimaddsthattheviewsfromtheslopesoverLakeSu-periorare“reminiscentofLakeTahoe,onlythislakeismuchbig-ger.Thebold,rockyshorelineconjuresupimagesofthecoastofMaine.AndthedeepsnowandwildlandsofSuperiorNationalForesthaveadistinct‘upnorth’feel.”

Lodgingrangesfromski-in/ski-outcondostolodgesandmo-telson thecoastof LakeSuperior, Jim says. “Manyprefer theconvenienceofstayingonthemountain.However,thosedrawntothespectacularLakeSuperiorcoastwilloftenchoosealake-sideresort.”

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“It’sa low-keyskiexperience,”saysMarketingCoordinatorMichelTapia.“We’remoreofathrowbacktothewayskiingusedtobe.”

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Eldora Mountain Resort isnear a variety of hotels andaffordablelodgingproperties,starting in nearby Nederlandor going north toward EstesParkoreasttowardBoulder.

Great Bear Recreation Park near Sioux FallsLooking for somethingcloser tohomeandperfect for thesnow-loving family?

GreatBearRecreationParkoffersmanywintersports,includingdownhillskiing,cross-countryskitrails,Telemarkskiing,snowtubingandsnowboarding.

Incaseanyonequestionsthe“mountain”terrainintheprairiepartofSouthDa-kota,tellthemGreatBearhas14skiandsnowboardtrailsandaquadchairlifttogetskiersupthehill.GreatBearalsooffers4milesofgroomedcross-countryskitrails.EvennonskierscanhaveagreattimeatGreatBear;theparkhaseighttubinghills,makingthewaitforthedescentshortandsweet.

“GreatBearRecreationParkisthelargestparkintheSiouxFallsparksystemandisopentothepublicyear-round,”saysDanGrider,manager.“BeittubingontheKirbyFamilyTubingHillorskiingandsnowboardingonourmainhill,wefeel thatGreatBearhassomethingforeveryone.”

NolodgingisprovidedatGreatBear,butSiouxFallshassomeexcellentfamilyhotels,includingoneswithwaterparks,perfectforwarmingupafteradayofout-dooradventure.

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Terry Peak has 29 trails and gets some of the deepest snowfall in the region.AndincaseMotherNaturedoesn’tprovide,theskiareahashigh-techsnowmakingequipmentthatcanput60percentmoresnowonthemountain,makingitagreatplacetoski,nomatterwhattheweatherbrings.

Affordability is thenumberonereasonTerryPeak isagreatplacetobringthefamily,saysLindaDerosier,marketingmanager.“It’sagreatplacetobringyoung-stersand teens.Wehavepackaging that includes lessons, rentalsand lift tickets.Theyareveryaffordableforourregion.”

Sheadds,“TerryPeakisafriendlymountain.It’slargeenoughtogiveeveryoneaniceexperiencelearningtoskiandlearningourmountain,andit’ssmallenoughtowherekidscangoontheirown.Wehavetwolodgeswithcafeteriasandbars,andthemajorchairliftsallmeetatthetop.”

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Frenchdoorsaccentedwitha large,holiday swag lead to a spacious backporch that is a family favorite. “Ourhome sits high above the city, so wehave a spectacular view of downtownSioux Falls,” Marcy says. Encased withscreened-in windows that flood naturallightintothespace,thewallsarefullyin-sulatedandtheBirdsevenaddedagasfireplacetoensuretheycouldenjoythisroom year-round. Crisp white walls andwicker furniture instill the “back porch”feelandold-fashionedChristmasdeco-rations are the perfect addition for thiscasualgatheringspace.

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The informal gathering space for the centuries oldhome is the family room. However, it wasn’t alwaysthe grand open space it is today. “When we movedin, the woodwork was painted white and the 5-footwidepocketdoorwaywassheet-rockedclosedsotheroomcouldbeusedasabedroom,”Marcysays.Aftersomeresearchandrestorationwork,theBirdseventuallybroughttheroombacktotheoriginalparlor.Thefocalpointofthespaceisthefireplacewithdecorativeman-tle. Accented with dark navy tile, wood columns andanaccentmirror,theBirdfamilyusesthefineelementsofthepasttodisplayarowofclassicstockings.Forthisarea,hintsofbluefoundintheupholsterycontrastwiththe wood floors and crisp, white walls. A bay windowiscoveredsimplywithsheerpanels toallowforplentyofnaturalsunlight.Theykeptwiththebluethemeandadded a Christmas tree decorated with coordinatinglights tocontinuetheholiday infusion.Finally,acrystalchandelierwithceilingmedallionliftstheeyeandaddsa touch of formality that was a trend often seen onmainfloorsofhistorichomes.


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92 Staying Connected

94 Flu Season In Full Swing

96 Winning the Battle of the Bulge

98 A Message From the Heart

100 Law Enhances Patients’ Rights

102 Heel Health

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stayingconnecteDHearing aid advances Broaden appealBy Jennifer Dumke

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an estimated 28million peopleacrossthecoun-try are affected

in their ability to communi-cate effectively becauseof hearing loss. While somepeople might find a solu-tion through medicationor surgery to correct or im-provehearingloss,othersareforced toeither livewith theconditionoroptforahearingaid.

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Hearingaidswereinventedmorethanacenturyago,whichmeansit’snothingnewforhearinglosssuffererstobe aware of this option. However, they have increasedin effectiveness and appeal because of digital break-throughs, discreet cosmetic changes and the ability tointegrate with smart devices to stream phone calls andmusic.“Withtheimprovedeaseoflisteningandhowtheyareabletofitmuchmorecomfortably,theaidsarebreak-ingdownthebarriers that themakeyou lookold,”Frokesays.“Infact,todayapersonwithahearingaidcanlookprettytechsavvyandsophisticated.”

Howdoyouknowifyouneedahearingaid?Frokead-vises,“Anyonewithasignificantenoughhearinglosswhereitadverselyaffectsorimpactstheirlifeandthosearoundthem should look into acquiring a hearing aid. Signs tolook for are observing a person asking others to repeatwords more often, turning up televisions and radios orwithdrawing themselves fromenvironments suchasball-games,restaurantsandsocialsituationswhereconversingmaybedifficult.”

“As we see hearing devices become so advanced in high-fidelity sound,

comfort and ease of use, the number of patients becoming more open to such

devices is increasing.”~ robert Froke,

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If you or a loved one has experienced these signs,Frokesuggestsschedulinganappointmenttoconsultwithaqualifiedhearingprofessional.Fromthere,theywillmakethe best diagnosis and recommendation. “The types ofhearingdevicestodayrangefromtheverysmallandinvis-ible,deepintheearcanaltotheopeneardeviceswithacompactcasingfittingcomfortablybehindtheendandathinwireortubedownintotheearcanal.”Factorssuchasbudget,lifestyleandpersonalpreferencearealsotak-enintoconsiderationwhendeterminingthebestdevice.“Mypersonalphilosophy in regard tohearingaids is ifadevice can help restore the vital sense of hearing, thepreservationofthisispricelessandcriticaltoallowaper-sontomaintaintheirindependenceandoverallqualityoflife,”Frokesays. sfw

FlUseasonIn FUll SWInGTips to Keep You and Your Family Healthy By S.J. Menning

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asthewinterseasonushersin cold weather, it bringsfestive holidays, warmmeals, family together-

ness, and uninvited illness. Octobermarked the beginning of a new “fluseason,”whichtypicallypeaksinJanu-ary. Doctors nationwide have pre-paredforanothertoughbattlewiththevirus.

The South Dakota Department ofHealth reports that, last year alone,therewereover1,700confirmedcasesof influenza in South Dakota, resultingin793hospitalizationsand63deaths.The Centers for Disease Control andPrevention points to influenza, alongwith the accompanying complica-tionsof the illness,as theeighth lead-ingcauseofdeathintheUS.Itisalso,quitepossibly,themostpreventable.

Dr. Jennifer Nelson with MidwestFamily Care says the most effectivemeans of prevention is through vac-cination, either through the intramus-cular shot or nasal mist. Contrary tocommon myths, Dr. Nelson says thevaccine does not cause influenza.“Themististheonlyformthatcontainslivestrains,”sheexplains,“butthatlivestrain isveryweak.”Theshotcontainsno live virus particles. And while lastyear’svaccinemayhavegarneredill-rapportwithonly19percentestimat-ed effectiveness, Dr. Nelson says thisyear’svaccineisreportedtobe“spoton” with the strains that have beenconfirmedthusfar.

In addition to the vaccination, Dr.Nelson says effective precaution-ary measures include frequent handwashing, coughing or sneezing intoyoursleeveasopposedtoyourhand,andavoidingsharedfoodsandbev-erages.“It’salsoalwaysagoodideato take care of your general healththroughadequate rest,eatingabal-anced diet, and maintaining hydra-tion,”Dr.Nelsonsays.

Whileinfluenzacannotbeself-diag-nosed, common symptoms includefever,cough,sorethroat,bodyaches,and fatigue. The common cold cancarry similar symptoms; however, in-fluenzaisoftenmarkedwithasuddenonsetof symptoms.Medication,onlyavailable through prescription, canhelp reduce symptomswhenprovid-edwithin48hoursofinfluenza’sonset.

If you or a family member doescontract influenza,Dr.Nelsonfirstad-visesstayinghometoavoidspreadingtheillness.“Workandschoolcanwait,”shesays.“Andalwaystrytobeespe-ciallyconsideratetothosewithweak-ened immunesystems,or thosewhocannot otherwise be vaccinated.”Withinyourownhome,Dr.Nelsonsug-gests disinfecting surfaces and door-knobs,alongwithkeepingtheillawayfromtherestofthefamilyasmuchaspossible,tohelpcontaintheInfluenzavirus.

The flu vaccine is recommendedfor most people age 6 months andolder and is available at most phar-macies and clinics throughout thearea. Consult your doctor for anyquestionsorconcernsyoumayhaveonavailablevaccinations. sfw


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Formostpeople, indulging insec-onds—or thirds—results in the milddiscomfort of feeling “too full.” Butpeoplewhohaveaballoon feel sicktotheirstomachiftheyeattoomuch.“This serves as negative reinforce-ment.It’sdefinitelynotfuntoovereat,”Thaemertadds.

Weightlossismostrapidduringthefirst three months. Studies show thatit helps patients lose 3.1 times moreweight thandietandexercisealone.Theballoonisremovedafteraboutsixmonths, but health coaching contin-uesforafull12months.

“Iwouldn’t say it’saneasyway toloseweight. It’sa true lifestyleadjust-ment, similar to weight-loss surgery.Youcan’tjustcontinueonthewayyoualwayshaveandexpecttheseproce-durestowork,”Thaemertsays.

Rather, it’satoolthathelpsensurebetter success. “The success rate fordieting alone is pretty low—typicallyless than 5 percent. In comparison,the success rate for thisprocedure isoverthe70percentrange,”hesays.

While new to the United States,more than 220,000 balloons havebeenplacedinover80countries,withabout 230 published papers docu-mentingitsclinicalresults.

Because it’s so new to the UnitedStates,fewU.S.healthinsurancecom-paniesareuptospeedwithcoveringthe procedure, which costs around$7,000. However, financing optionsareavailable.

“Lookingbetterisnottheonlybene-fitofweightloss.Obesitycontributestomany serious conditions that plagueAmericans, including heart disease,stroke, diabetes, cancer and more.When you invest time and effort inweightloss,youinvestinbetterhealthandpossiblylongerlifeandqualityoflife,”Thaemertsays. sfw

amessageFromtHeHeartHow listening may have saved one woman’s lifeFrom Sanford Health

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every day your bodysends you signs andsignalstoletyouknowifeverything’sOK,or if

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Christmas2009, BettyOttenhada lot tocelebrate.Shewasa57-year-oldbreastcancersurvivor,surround-edbyfamily,rejoicingintheholidaysintheirruralhomesouthofTea,SD.

Afterhavingadoublemastectomyearlier thatyear,she was told she could experience some aches andpains.

“SowhenIbeganhavingahot,sharp,continuingpaininmyupperleftarm,Iassumeditwasrelatedtothesur-gery,” Betty recalls. “I did have some fleeting thoughtsthatitmightbeaheartattack,butwewereinthemiddleofapowerfulblizzard,whichmadeleavingourhomeanimpossibility.IwasforcedtostaywhereIwasandtriedtorelievethepain.”

Bettydidhaveahistoryofheartdiseaseinherfamily,so shealways scheduledanannualphysicaland triedtoremainactive.Butafterfourdayswithnorelief,Betty’shusbandinsistedhetakehertotheemergencyroom.

Thecouplehadexperiencedthelossofalovedonefrom cancer exactly a year prior, and they both knewwhatcouldhappenwithoutpropercare. Bettyagreedwithherhusband’srecommendation.

“Soawaywewent,”Betty says. “WhenwearrivedattheER,wementionedthat Imayhavehadaheartat-tack—andSanford’semergency teamsprang intoac-tion.”

Afterafewtests,theteamconfirmedBettydidhaveaheartattack.Shewaswhiskedawayforanangioplastyandtwostentswereinsertedtoopenhernarrowedartery.

RichardClark,MD,Sanfordcardiologist,providedBet-ty’sfollow-upcare,andshehashadnocomplicationsorrecurringissuesfollowingherprocedure.

“Dr. Clark’s care was amazing and I couldn’t haveasked for better—and it’s all here in Sioux Falls,” Bettysays. “With his help,alongwithmyprimarycarephysi-cian,Dr.PaulaAdam-Burchill,Iamhealthyandlivingmylifetothefullest.”

Betty’s positive outcome happened because shepaidattentiontothesignsherbodywasgiving,andwithherhusband’sinsistence,receivedthecareshesodes-peratelyneeded.

“Pleasedon’twait.Knowthesymptomsandtrustyourgut,”Bettyurges.“Waitingtoseekhelpcouldbelifealter-ing,orlifethreatening.It’salwaysbettertobesafethansorry.”

Bettyisgratefulforthelevelofcareshereceivedandwantspeopleinthecommunitytorealizethattheydon’tneedtotraveltogetadvanced,specializedheartcare.

“Sanford’sheartteamknowswhatthey’redoing,”Bettyexplains. “They’re highly trained experts, prepared andequipped with the best tools available at the SanfordHeartHospital.There’snoreasontogoanywhereelseforheartcare.”

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cancer patients will see theiraccess to treatment op-tions increase exponentiallyinJanuary,thankstotheoral

chemotherapy access bill, which wassignedintolawbyGov.DennisDaugaard.ThelegislationwassupportedbySusanG.KomenSouthDakotainconjunctionwiththe American Cancer Society locally,and the Leukemia, Lymphoma Societynationally,inadditiontoothers.

Under the law, cancer patients willhaveequalaccesstooralandintravenous chemotherapiesundertheirinsuranceplans.

Currently in SouthDakota,insurancecovers IVchemo-therapyasamedicalproce-dure,butoralchemothera-py as a pharmaceuticalbenefit. The difference infinancialobligation to thepatientcanbedevastat-ing, with out-of-pocketcharges often amount-ingtothousandsofdol-larspermonth.

For Sharon Sergeantwhoisawife,motherof threeandlawyerforCNASuretyinSiouxFalls,thisissuecametotheforefrontduringhercancerbattle.“ItwasonOct.21,2009,thatIfirstheardthewords ‘I’msosorry.Youhavebreastcancer.’”Followingadoublemastec-tomyandfourroundsofchemotherapy,Sharonthoughtshehaddefeatedthedisease.“Wegotbacktolivinganormal,cancer-freelife.”

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above: Governor Daugaard signs the Oral Chemotherapy bill into law.

left&center: Sharon’s brave battle with breast cancer.

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However, the reprieve didn’t last. “On Sept. 19,2014, we found out the cancer came back, with avengeance. It had spread to my bones and liver…extensively. I was immediately scheduled for infusionchemotherapyagain.Six treatments is themost that Icouldhavebecauseanymorewouldbe too toxic tomysystemandcould/wouldlikelycauseheartdamage.Imadeittoroundfive,whenIhadanallergicreactiontothechemothatsentmetothehospitalforsixdays.”

Finding an alternative therapy was no longer achoice for Sharon, but a necessity. The only problemwasthattheoraltherapyhadan$11,000pricetagthatwasn’t covered as a medical treatment by her insur-ancecompany.

“Initially my insurance company didn’t want to ap-prove coverage for this treatment. We were givenseveral excuses, that it was ‘toonew,’ ‘tooexpensive.’Ironically, it cost about the same as my infusion che-motherapy I had been taking. After tireless efforts bya Sanford pharmacist and a Pfizer representative, wegotcoverageaboutamonthlater.SinceIcantakethedrugathome,Ispendlesstimeinthechemochairatthecancerinfusioncenter.It’slesstoxicthanotherche-motherapiesandhasfarlesssideeffects.MylatestPETscansaid‘nearcompleteresolutionofmetastaticliverdisease.’Thereisalsofarlesscancerinmybones.”

“Susan G. Komen believes health decisions should be made between a patient and her doctor. These

decisions depend on many factors such as age, type of cancer and the characteristics of the cancer.

With such great variances in each patient’s cancer treatment, it’s vitally important for all patients to have fair and equal access to the therapies

that may save their lives.”~ Mary Kolsrud, executive Director, Susan G. Komen

South Dakota

MaryKolsrud,executivedirectorofKomenSouthDa-kota,says,“It’svitallyimportanttoreceivethetreatmentwhich is best-suited for each patient as decided be-tweenherandherdoctor,notbasedonfinancialcon-siderations.Thelegislationwillrelievefinancialconcernswhenchoosing thebest treatmentoption forpatients.We want to make sure all patients—no matter wherethey live or how much money they make—have fairandequalaccesstothecancertherapieswhichmaysavetheirlives.”

ForSharon,thelegislationisablessing.“KnowingthatSouthDakotahasnowpassedlegislationthatmakesiteasier toobtainoralchemotherapy is so reassuring tome.Icannotimaginewhatwouldhappenwithoutthislegislation.VerylikelyI,alongwithmany,manyotherpa-tientswouldn’tbeabletoaffordtheoral treatment,atleast not without going bankrupt. To know that I canobtain a specifically targeted treatment with less sideeffectsispriceless.” sfw

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calling it a “naggingproblem”thatdoesn’tdiscriminate, the Or-thopedicInstitute’sDr.

Eric Watson says plantar fasciitiscanberesolvedwithpropertreat-ment.

Plantar fasciitis is pain on thebottom,insidepartoftheheel.

Watson says the condition isone problem that he has seenconsistentlyoverhis15yearsasanorthopedicsurgeon.

“Plantarfasciitisisinflammationoftheplantarfascia,”hesays.“Theplantarfasciaisthetightbandonthebottomofyourfoot,whichat-taches to yourheelboneand tothebaseofall your toes,and it’slike a spring that holds the archup.”

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Plantarfasciitisusuallycomesonwithoutanincidentprecedingit.Watsonsaysittargetseverygroupinsoci-etyfromthebiggesttothesmallestandthemostac-tivetothosewhoaresedentary.

“Thebiggestriskfactoristhatwewalkontwofeet,”headds.

Thepainisusuallytheworstwhengettingoutofbedinthemorningoraftersittingdownforawhile.

“It’sstart-uppain,”Watsonsays.“Itusuallyimprovesalittlebitonceyougetwalkingandstretchitoutalittlebitsoitfeelsbetter,butoftenwillrampuplaterintheday.”

Severaloptionsexisttotreatplantarfasciitis.“Stretching, stretching and stretching are the first

threethingsyoudo,”Watsonsays.Thebestwaytostretchthefootistositwithyourfoot

crossedovertheoppositelegandpullingbackonthetoes.

Othertreatmentsincludefreezingawaterbottleandrollingyourfootoverit.Watsonsaysheelpadsalsoeasethepainbyliftingtheheelup.Physicaltherapycanalsobeuseful.

However,anti-inflammatorymedicines,suchasibu-profen,donotusuallyhelpineasingthepainasmuchasotheroptionsavailable,Watsonsays.

“Usuallypeoplearesignificantlybetter inthefirstsixtoeightweekswithdoingthestretchingprogram, iceandthegelheelpads,”Watsonsays.

If these initial treatmentsdonot help,Watson sayssteroid injections could be used as well as putting abootonthefoot.Surgeryisalsoanoption,butisrare.

Watsonsays it’s important to takeaction to resolveplantar fasciitisbecause,while itmaygoawayon itsown,itwilltakemuchlongerthanutilizingsomeofthetreatmentoptionsavailable.

“Itcanbeareallynaggingproblem,”hesays.“Even-tuallyitdoesgoaway,regardlessofwhatyoudo,butit’sgoingtobemiserableearlyon.” sfw

106 Cover Story: Nikki Wajer Champions Families First

114 Lynda Billars A Big Picture View

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without even thinking the words spillfromNikkiWajerasshetalksaboutherhusbandof14years,“Support is a big key for family.”And

withoutanydoubt,familyisabigkeyforNikki.“Ifanybodyknowsmewell,theyknowIhavealotofpassionfor

what Ido.Mycommunity.My family.My job. ItmakesmehappywhenIcandosomethingforsomeoneelse,”shesays.

Takenoteofthreeitemsthatsheholdsdear:hermother’swed-dingring,amother’sbirthstonenecklacefromherhusband,andasignmadebyherchildrenthat reads,“We love and appreciate you, Mom.”

“Theyallsignedit,thatisacherishedthingforme.Itisimportantasamomtohearthosethingsfromyourchildren,”shesays.

And notice the two people she counts as having the biggestinfluenceinherlife:hermomandherhusband,Jeremy.


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1 in those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 so Joseph also went up from the town of nazareth in galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of david, because he belonged to the house and line of david. 5 he went there

to register with Mary, who was pledged to be mar-

ried to him and was expecting a child.

Luke 2:1-5

The Christmas Story“Mymomwasahugemotivatorfor

me.She taughtmeeverything Ieverwantedtoknowandmore.PeoplesayI’mlikeherandthatmakesmeproud,”Nikkishares.“ShewasdefinitelyagiverandthatiswhatIstrivetobe.”

OfJeremy,whoworksfulltimewiththeAirNationalGuardSecurityForces,shesays: “Myhusband ismybiggestsupporter. He has guided me andchallenged me in ways I could notimagine.Heisagreatman.”

Raised on a farm near Ivanhoe,MN,Nikkisaysstrongfamilyvaluesandagoodworkethicwenthandinhand:“There was always something to bedoneonthefarmandweweretaughttotakeprideinourwork.”

Thetenetshaveenduredintoadult-hood for Nikki, as well as for her twoolderbrothersandyoungersister.“Weall have chosen careers based onservice-oriented partnerships with thecommunity,”shesays.

NikkireceivedherdegreeinJusticeAdministration fromSouthwestMinne-sota State University in Marshall, MN,whichtranslatedwellintoherworkasajuvenileparoleagentinSouthDakota.“IlovedmyjobworkingwithkidsandIdidn’tseemyselfdoinganythingelse.”

However, in 2008, after some en-couragement from friends and Jer-emy, Nikki became the Airman andFamilyProgramManagerattheSouthDakota Air National Guard, and herpassion for family continues to be agoodcareerfit.

“One thing that I want people toknow is I have a strong passion forfamily and for our service membersandveterans.That’swhatdrivesmetodomyjobonadailybasis,”saysNikki,whoalsoisboardchairfortheAmeri-can Red Cross serving Eastern SouthDakota.

WiththeAirGuard,Nikkihelpsservicemembersandveteransnavigate through available entitlement services and benefitsprogramsinadditiontocoordinatingmoraleactivitiesforthemandtheirfamilies.

“Alotofwhatwedorelatestofamily,”saysNikki,whoprovidessupportandresourcestothevolunteermembersoftheFamilyVolunteerGroupastheyorganizeholidayparties,tripstobase-ball games, and shopping excursions. “We try to encompassandsupportthosequality-of-lifeissues.”

ShesayssheoftensurveysservicemembersduringAirGuardweekendstofindoutwhattheyneedbecause“we’velearnedthattakingcareoffamiliesmakesthemissiongobetter.”

Shereliesonherupbringingwhenitcomestothechallengesofher jobtoo.“Everydaywedealwithpeoplewhodon’tfullyunderstandtheirbenefits.Thatisachallenge,”shesays.

“Oftentimes,Iamabletousemypersonalexperiencesasamilitaryspouseandmotherofmilitarychildrentorelatetotheissuesourmembersandtheir familiesarefacing,”shesays.“Iunderstandthechallengestheyface,especiallywhenasignifi-cantotherisawayformilitarydutyanddeployments.IamabletosharethingsIwishIhadknownwhenIwasintheirsituation.”


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6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. she wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,

keeping watch over their flocks at night.

9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “do not be afraid. i bring you good

news that will cause great joy for all the people...”

Luke 2:6-10

Intheend,everyissuemightnothaveaperfectsolution,butpeopleremember how they were treated,shesays. “Myparents taughtmetohave integrity and I carry that withme every day. People rememberthat we treated them with the re-spectanddignitythattheydeserve.”

Nikki’sRedCross leadershipposi-tioncarriesavisionofbuilding resil-ient communities. The Red Cross ismorethanjustblooddrives,shesays.Its mission is to prevent and allevi-ate human suffering in the face ofemergenciesandalwaysbethereintimesofneed,whichmight includesupporting military members; help-ing communities prepare, respondandrecoverfromdisasters;teachinghands-onlyCPR;orprovidingsupportin189countries.


“I have been blessed to have

extremely supportive family members who continue to push me each day. My parents, my

husband, and my children are my

rocks and drive me to be better, which ultimately allows me to better serve

our military members and the

community.”~nikkiwajer

“We work to facilitate building re-silient communities at home andabroad,” Nikki says. “As board chair,alongwith theother selflesscommu-nity ambassadors who volunteer asboardmembers,mygoalistobroad-enanddeepenengagementatvari-ouslevelsthroughoutthecommunity.Theeffortsarepivotaltosustainingthisvision,whichtheAmericanRedCrossiscongressionallycharteredtodoonbehalf of every citizen of the UnitedStatesandbeyond.”

Outsideofwork,Nikkistrivestokeepher husband and children central inher own life. “We don’t live the tradi-tional 8-to-5 life. That is hard on ourfamily,”shesays.“Butwearesuccess-fulindoingthatbecauseourchildrensee our relationship and how we stillshowourloveandaffectionforeachother.”

Nikki and Jeremy met in collegeand have three children: daughterKyra,age12,andsonsJaden,age9,andRyker,age4.

“Manyofouractivitieshaveanout-door focus,” Nikki says of her family,who lives inDellRapids. “Icoachmydaughter’syouthsoftballteamduringthesummerandIalsolovetoplay.”

Shesaysshehasalways likedath-letics, but about nine years ago shestartedtorealizethatbeingactivewaswhatsheneededinherlife.“Ipumpeditupandstartedplayingmoresports.”

“I’mabigworkoutpersontorelievethestressoftheday,”shesays.Goalsarealsoimportant,Nikkisays.“WhenIdosomething, Isetagoal formyselftowork towardandthen Iget toseeresultsattheend.”

Ultimately,thoseresultsstretchfromhometowork tocommunity.Sheex-plains: “Ihavebeenblessed tohaveextremelysupportivefamilymemberswhocontinue topushmeeachday.Myparents,myhusband,andmychil-drenaremyrocksanddrivemetobebetter, which ultimately allows me tobetterserveourmilitarymembersandthecommunity.”


11 Today in the town of david a savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”13 suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising god and saying,

14 “glory to god in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to

those on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one an-other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem

and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord

has told us about.”

Luke 2:11-15

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“my parents taught me thatall of us need to work to-gether to build a com-munityworthlivingin,”says

Lynda Billars, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty ofSioux Falls under Team Billars & Associates. “A per-son’smentalityshouldn’tbe‘whatcanIdoforme?’butrather‘whatcanIdoformycommunity?’”Thisismore than justamantra toLynda.Andheractionsspeakfarlouderthanwords.

Growingup inWinfred,SD,Lyndadidn’toriginallyhave aspirations to become a Realtor. She gradu-ated from Midwest Vision Center in St. Cloud, MN,withanopticaldegree,becameanABOandNCLEnationallycertifiedoptician,andbeganhercareerinSiouxFalls.“Ilovedbeinganopticianandbuiltsomany wonderful relationships through that experi-ence,”Lyndasaysofherfirstpassion.

Life, however, hadotherplans.When Lynda ob-tainedher realestate license inorder to sell somefamily land,therest justfell intoplace.“Peoplewithwhom I’d developed relationships throughout theyears startedcallingme to list theirpropertiesor tohelpfind themahome,”saysLyndaofher startasaRealtor.Shesooninvestedthetimeandmoneytoearnbroker statusand specialdesignations includ-

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16 so they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word con-cerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in

her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising god for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2:16-20Merry Christmas

ingAccreditedBuyer’sRepresentative(ABR), Certified Residential Specialist(CRS) and Seniors Real Estate Spe-cialist(SRES).“I justfell inlovewiththisopportunity,”shesays.“It’snotworktome.It’smydreamjob!”

Lynda’spassionandadmirationfortheSiouxFallsareamakes itaneasysell. “If youare looking for family val-ues,agrowingcommunity,andbeingapartofsomethingbiggerthanyour-self—Sioux Falls is theplace for you,”shesays. “SiouxFalls is fullofvisionar-ies, who aren’t afraid to dream andcarryitthrough.”

Lynda positions herself with oth-ers who share a similar passion forSiouxFalls,andsheconsistentlyworksto advance those visions, and helpbring those dreams to fruition by un-selfishlyofferingher timeand talents.Lynda says she is proud to be partof the Sioux Falls Area Chamber ofCommerce, which she describes asa “forward-thinking organization.” Inaddition toservingwith thechamberin nearly every capacity during thepast 24-plus years, her involvementand commitment to the communityextends to fundraisers, volunteering,education,networking,andmore.

Withagreat love formusic,LyndahasservedontheSouthDakotaSym-phony Orchestra League Board ofDirectorsforsixyears,andhascoordi-natedandimplementedthesympho-ny’s South Dakota Business LeadersHaveTalent.“It’soneofthebestfund-raisersI’vedone,”Lyndasays.“Andit’saneasytaskwhenyouknowit’sben-efiting children.” Lynda’s involvementdoesn’t end there, as she volunteerswith Junior Achievement, and par-ticipatesinotherfundraisingeventstohelpareacharitiesfulfilltheirmissions.

Of her inspiration for involvement,Lyndasays,“Myfatheralwaysadvisedmetolearnatleastonenewsubjectand do one outstanding thing eachyearforthecommunity.Bydoingthat,the richness that fills the heart fromhelping others is worth its weight ingold! Worth your time, worth your ef-forts!”Lynda’snext“outstandingthing”hasbeenyearsinthemakingandin-volvesdevelopingamentorprogramwithareaschools forcaringadults tolend emotional support to childrenduringschoolfunctions. sfw

wendy Scholten is fa-miliar with feelingoverwhelmed by theamount of photos that

accumulate over time, so she decidedto change the stress into a passion fordesigning photo books to preserve thephotosandthememoriesbehindthem.

She launched Photobooks by Ari thissummer.Thebusinessisnamedafterherdaughter,Arabella.

Wendy designs photo books and of-fers photo organization as well as cus-tomizedspecialtycardsforholidaysandspecialoccasions.

Clientshavemanyoptionstochoosefromtocreatetheirownphotobook.TheprocessbeginsbyfirstmeetingwithWen-dy,preferablyinperson.

“We’lldoanoverviewofexactlywhatthey’re in need of,” she says. “My mainfocusistode-stresstheirsituationofbeingoverloadedwithphotosandnotknowinghowtoorganizeorsortthroughthem.”

Clients choose the photo book size,which can start at 4x4 and goes up to12x12. Photo books range from 20-400pages.

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Clients also choose the cover,which can be hard, soft, matte, pa-perback,leather,bling,orfabric.Wen-dysayscustomcoverscanbecreat-edifaclientwantsaspecificdesign.

“From there, we would decide iftheywouldwantastoryincorporatedwiththeirphotobook,”shesays.

Photo book themes include wed-dings, vacations, graduations, holi-daysorinmemoryoflovedones.

Wendyalsooffersphotoorganiza-tionat $100 for four hoursand $200for eight hours. This service includeshergoingthroughphotosinbinsoral-bumstodigitalcopiesonflashdrivesorotherdevices.

The photos are scanned, re-touched, restored and enhanced ifneeded. ThenWendybeginsdesign-ingthephotobook.

Once the photos are scannedonto her computer, Wendy uses herfiveyears’experiencewithphotobooksoftware to design the photo bookbased on the client’s style and per-sonality.

The photo books are createdthroughavendor,whichshesaidvar-iesinordertoprovidemoreoptions.

“Charges vary depending on thesize and scope of the project or-dered,”shesays.

Attheendoftheday,Wendysaysshecanthankhermotherforteachingherthatphotosholdvalueandhistory,whichshehopestoconveytohercli-ents.

“Iwanttohelppeoplesharethosepicturesque moment with others,”she says. “What better way than byturning those pictures into their veryownpersonalizedcoffeetablephotobookthatcanbeenjoyedforyearstocome.” sfw

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thesamepaintcoloronthewallsorhave the same throwblanket, itwillalwaysbeuniqueifyouaddoriginalartwork.

Eastbank Art Gallery at 8th andRailroad Center is just one of themany galleries in Sioux Falls whereyou can start searching for some-thingtofityourarttaste.Thegallery,startedin2005,has16regularmem-bers and 10 consigning membersrepresentedinonegalleryspace.

Ruthmary Jackson, one of East-bank’s members and a retired artteacherfromBrandon,saysthegal-lerycarriesoil,acrylicandwatercolorpaintings, sculptures, pottery, pho-tographyandjewelry,allcreatedbyregional artists. The art shown andsoldinthegalleryischosen,orjuried,byitsmemberstoassuretheyareof-feringqualityfineart.

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Gallery members are required tovolunteer nine hours a month in thegallery, getting to know customersandotherartistswhoarerepresented.Ruthmary says she lovesworkingwithother “creatives” and also sells herown photography in the gallery. Sheenjoystellingcustomersthestoriesbe-hindherwork.

For example, a framed photo ofastill life includesherfather’sdiction-ary,oneofhishighballglasses,andaclothpaintedbyhermother. “There’salsoaskull I foundanddecorated in(thephoto),”shesays,“andthenIpho-tographedit.It’safamilystatementforme—it has a lot of family connec-tions.”

Eastbankfeaturesaregionalguestartisteachmonth,Ruthmarysays.TheshowsopenduringSiouxFalls’FirstFri-day events, which are nights for gal-leryhoppingandartopenings.

Eastbank also offers gift cards forpeople who want to give the gift oforiginalartbutwanttolettheirrecipi-entmake thechoiceaboutwhatartwill invigorate their own homes. Formore information,go toeastbankart-gallery.net. sfw

During This Holiday Season,our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible.

Our readers and advertisers are what keep us going.

We thank you for the opportunity to do what we love.

It is in this spirit that we raise our glass and say:

Best wishes for the happiest of holidays and in the coming New Year.

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