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ALLEY
V &
february / march 2010
WOMEN
A Force to be
Reckoned With
Changing the Cultural
Tide of Women’s Lives
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contributors
Nita Dusek offers high school senior, family,
maternity and pet photography through
her business Nita Dusek Photography. She
also specializes in upscale portraits through
a branch of her company called La Femme
Jolie Boudoir Photography. Nita highlights
her client’s best features and camouflages
those not so much appreciated. You can
find Nita on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,
and her websites www.NitaDusek.com and
www.LaFemmeJolieBoudoir.com.
Tammy Moore, co-owner of Valley Women and
Beyond magazine and owner of IMeridian
Corporation has a knack for business.
With a BA in Business and an MBA under
her belt, Tammy’s distinct style and
original ideas have assisted in launching
many successful ventures. While her
ardor and commitment run deep for the
companies she builds and maintains, she
still finds time to indulge her love for
kayaking and is an avid skier, scuba diver
and world traveler.
Seanne Hagemeyer is a Graphic Designer and Writer. Seanne and her husband, Clark
are raising two boys, Timmy and Andrew
and live in Hudson. Seanne has worked
in the publishing industry for more than
fifteen years writing and designing for
such publications as the Fort Dodge
Messenger, Sun Newspapers and the
Stillwater Gazette.
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Thekla
Fagerlie-Madsen has been helping
businesses with technical/writing projects
for over twelve years. She considers herself
‘very lucky’ to be living the ‘writing
life’. She and her husband, Bob, live on his
family’s century farm in western Wisconsin
and like to hit the trails on their Paint
horses, Red and Rex.
Pam Donley loves living in the Valley. She began her post-high school education as an Art Major at Moorhead State University, continued out West for two years at Boise State University, and graduated with an Art
Degree from John Robert Powers School of Interior Design. She has managed a resort,
a salon, and has been a sales executive
for Z103.3 Classic Rock Radio and most
recently worked seven years for the
Stillwater Gazette.
Lindsay Draz is a student at the University of
Wisconsin-River Falls, where she will be
graduating this December with a Bachelors
degree in Marketing Communications, with
a minor in Professional Writing. When she
is not working on her studies or at her
internship, Lindsay enjoys volunteering as a
Big Sister for Big Brothers & Big Sisters.
Contents
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2010 ISSUE 5
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24
Departments
10 Travel
24 Valley Fashion
46 Travel
16 Women of Inspiration
29 Valley View
52
Good Reads
35 Restaurant Review
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Valley Gems & Happenings
Experience a Winter Golf Vacation
Meet the Women of River Falls,
Wisconsin
What’s Hot for Spring
Find Out What’s Happening in the
Valley
The Port Restaurant at the historic
St. James Hotel
Portugal; A Trip Back to Yesteryear
Book Reviews by Terri
Schlichenmeyer
Valley Events and Information
38 Valley Cuisine
WELCOME TO VALLEY WOMEN AND BEYOND
www.ValleyWomenandBeyond.com
Chief Executive Officer: Tamara L. Moore
Chief Operating Officer: Diane L. Nelson
Creative Director: Tamara L. Moore
Senior Executive Editor: Diane L. Nelson
Executive Editor: Thekla Fagerlie-Madsen
Advertising Sales Associate: Pam Donley
Marketing Coordinator: Lindsay Miller
Graphic Design, Technical Production Associate:
Seanne Hagemeyer
Photography: Nita Dusek, IStock Photos
Recipes from Sous Chef Kyle Stumpf
from the St. James Hotel
The content used in this magazine is copyright
2009/2010 Valley Women and Beyond and may
not be reprinted in part or in whole without written
consent by the publisher. All articles and editorial
material represent the opinions of the respective
authors.
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inspiration
Religion without humanity,
“
is very poor human stuff.”
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Sojourner Truth — Philanthropist,
Abolitionist and Women’s Rights Advocate
&
VALLEY
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Features
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Fashion
Color your World with Vibrant Fashions
12 Black History Month
Women; A Force to be Reckoned With
32 The Wild Institute
Release Your Stress and Take a Walk
on the Wild Side
37
Family
Identify your Parenting Pattern
BEYOND
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44
51
56
Business
Expand Your Horizons through
Local Networking
Home
Staging Your Home for the Sale
Winter Fun Found
Spend time in our
Vibrant, Snowy Outdoors
Foods & Health
Beware of Food Additives
In Wisconsin
Hudson
Applebees
Associated Bank
Bert’s Coffee
Bruegger’s Bagels
Elan′
Giggle Factory
Hudson Bagel
Hudson Chamber
Hudson Medical Aesthetics
LaCroix Consignment
Lady Katherine
Lavender Thymes
Massage Envy
Midwest Psychological
Piece by Piece
Seasons on the St. Croix
Gallery
Stone Soup Gallery
Ultimissimo
YMCA
River Falls
Associated Dentists
Anchor Bank
The Best Western Hotel
Beyond Lighting
Bo Jon’s Flowers & Gifts
Dish & Spoon Café
Earth Angels
H&F Home Furnishings
Health Centered Dentistry
Horizon Family Chiropractic
Kinni Valley Chiropractic
Kwik Trip (South)
Lori’s Day Spa
Mariachi Loco
River Falls Area Chamber of
Commerce
River Falls Public Library
River Falls Medical Clinic
River Falls Spa
Riverwalk Mercantile
The West Wind
Roberts
Roberts Public Library
Prescott
Enrique’s
HAIRitage
Looking Good Hair/Tan
Most Pharmacy
Nesbitts Nursery
Prescott Public Library
Ptacek’s IGA
Snap Fitness
Menomonie
MainStreet Health & Fitness
The Creamery
Sparx Restaurant
UW-Stout Student Center
New Richmond
The Bean Bag Coffee House
The Richmond Area
Chamber of Commerce
Edward Jones – Jill Shereck
Arch Copy
Greaton’s Jewelers
St. Croix Chiropractic
Somerset
Perfect Reflection
Hammond
Sandy Brecht Photography
The Hammond Hotel
In Minnesota
Hastings
AmericInn
Country Inn & Suites
Creative Confectionaire
Dunn Bros.
Meloy Park
Second Street Café
Second Tyme Around
The Point Restaurant
Woodbury
Chihuahua Chocolates
Mapleleaf Hair
Marble Slab Creamery
PrimRose
Rocheford Plastic Surgery
The Bead Gallery
The Woodbury Café
Cottage Grove
Bulletin License Center
Country Inn & Suites
La Pooch
Lake Elmo
Hagberg’s Country Market
Red Wing
Al’s Antique Mall
Liberty’s Restaurant &
Lounge
Lily’s coffee House
Norton’s Downtown & Lucky
Cat Lounge
Pottery Place Mall
Provenzznos Ristorante
Red Wing Visitors &
convention Bureau
The Levee
The St. James Hotel
Stillwater
Anytime Fitness
Fresh Fields Bakery
Haskells
Kowalski’s Market
Massage Envy
Oak Park Wine & Spirits
Stillwater Skin
Rivertown Animal Hospital
Valley Bookseller
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Editor’s Note
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The Comforts in Life
I was recently reminded of the comfort of my childhood when I came
across an old familiar friend. The Mallo Cup™, a chocolaty, creamfilled treasure And delicately placed under the two Mallo cups was
the all-too-familiar blue and white play money in the packaging, just
as I remember. It brought a feeling of comfort that I had not known for many years. Often times,
we tend to either overindulge ourselves in the comforts of life or deny ourselves of the guilty little
pleasures. We need to find the right balance between too much of a good thing vs. not enough.
Perhaps, the comfort is found in a decadent piece of chocolate when we are dieting, a glass of wine
or maybe a new outfit for no special occasion, just because we can. I hope you find a measure of
indulgence, comfort, and pleasure in the pages of this issue.
• I was reminded of the importance of
indulging (in a healthy way of course) ourselves from time to time when I met with Chris Heeter of
the WILD Institute who described how so many women have made the connection with the outdoors
and their inner child. How sea kayaking in Baja or dog sledding in Northern Minnesota brought
about a certain comfort and sense of accomplishment which had been almost forgotten in some.
• Dr.
Jennifer Krohn-Schupe tells us which ingredients are the worst to consume and why. From artificial
sweeteners to sodium nitrate, check the labels and get the low down on what your comfort foods are
made of. Take advantage of some of the great networking opportunities in and around the St. Croix
River Valley. Writer Lindsay Draz keeps you connected so you can expand your contacts and grow
your business.
•
Understand the importance of staging your home before you put it on the market.
Learn how to identify your parenting pattern and indulge your sweet tooth with recipes from Chef
Kyle Stumpf of the Port Restaurant in the St. James Hotel in historic Red Wing, Minnesota. And don’t
forget our Women of Inspiration in River Falls, Wisconsin.
•
Whatever your comfort zone may be,
allow yourself some of the pleasures in life.
“This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it
or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for
it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left
behind...let it be something good.” Author unknown
Diane Nelson
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The tranquil, soothing, bluegreen color Turquoise evokes
feelings of calm and triggers
memories of tropical escapes
and cool Caribbean waters. Just
a little pop of color can update
a wardrobe without breaking the
bank.
color your world
with vibrant fashion
By Brett Lane
T
The color of the year has been announced and the beautiful, vibrant Turquoise is the
winner for 2010! The tranquil, soothing, blue-green hue evokes feelings of calm and
triggers memories of tropical escapes and cool Caribbean waters. What a great way to
begin a new year and a new decade!
Color Updates Your Look For Less
Just a little pop of color can update a wardrobe without breaking the bank. “Now more
than ever, women are vigilant when it comes to spending,” says Leatrice Eiseman,
executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Instead of reinventing their
wardrobe at the start of each season, consumers want pieces to complement what they
Fashion Colors Continued on pg 14
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Winter golf
vacations for 2010
By Betsy Larey
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If you haven’t booked a winter golf getaway yet, you’re in luck because there are a number of prime
destinations offering great deals. In years past, anyone waiting until the season starts generally pays
a premium for last minute reservations. Lucky for you, winter travel is still somewhat sluggish so in
this instance, procrastination pays off. Here are three properties, from the low end to the high end,
worth looking at.
Alabama Bound
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is a collection of 468 holes at 11 different sites across Alabama.
The Trail was created and is owned by the Retirement Pension fund of Alabama. The Wall Street
Journal proclaimed “this may be the biggest bargain in the country.” I’ve played four of them and can
tell you that these courses are among the best public courses in the country. The beauty of the layout is
each site is within a two hour drive of another one, so it’s easy to play two different courses in the same
day. Winter rates for golf start at $45, and hotels vary depending on the location. The only negative is
most of the sites are in small towns (except Birmingham and Mobile) so there’s not a lot of night life.
Weather can be iffy, with averages in the 50’s in winter and 70’s in the spring. But if you’re serious
about quality golf, you won’t find a better deal. www.rtjgolf.com
The Hidden Gem
The next property is a hidden gem in Northern Florida, the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. This resort was
built in 1928, and is located on the Atlantic Ocean 15 miles west of Jacksonville FL. For the seventh
year in a row, the Inn has received the Five Diamond Award from AAA. In addition, American
Express has listed it as one of the top 75 resorts in the US, and the Ocean course is rated in the top 10
in Florida.
Total Luxury
At the high end of the scale is the Ritz-Carleton in Kapalua, Hawaii.
The golf property is home to the Plantation Golf Club, where the
PGA plays their season opening tournament every year. It’s total
luxury, and no detail is overlooked. It’s everything you’d expect
from the Ritz. I’ve eaten at the Plantation restaurant which features
removable walls with direct ocean views. It’s truly an amazing
experience and the food’s fabulous.
There are two courses, the Bay and the Plantation. Definitely play
the Plantation, where the 18th hole features one of the most beautiful
views I’ve ever seen anywhere.
EXPERT
Most of the large, well appointed rooms are oceanfront. In addition,
the resort features a 30,000 square foot spa that is absolutely stunning.
There are two courses on the property, and the Ocean course is by far
the best. In prime season, room rates are in the $200’s and golf is $160
per person. They are running an incredible special through March 14th
at $199 per night for two plus two rounds of golf. www.pvresorts.com
Rooms start at $289 and golf at $208 per player, but the winter special
is $699 for two including breakfast and two rounds. For $50 more, you
can choose one round and a $150 spa credit. www.kapaluagolf.com
After a long Midwestern winter, you “deserve a break today” so get
out of here and go play some golf!
Betsy Larey is the Director of Instruction at Sawmill Golf Club in Stillwater,
MN. She hosts Women’s Golf Getaways in Minnesota in the summers. Visit
her website at www.stcroixvalleygolf.com ∆
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A Force to be Reckoned With:
By Tatum Fjerstad
Changing the Cultural Tide
The history of women is not unlike Black
History. As far back as ancient times, women
were considered property, incapable of making
decisions on their own, and meant to benefit
men. This mentality spread to the treatment
of black slaves. Both groups have come a
long way in the last couple of centuries. As
each generation
passes, women
can see stark
differences in the
statuses they hold
in society.
Imagine
then,
for
a
moment,
the
meshing
of
both
groups,
and try for yet
another moment,
to
understand
the plight of a
black
woman
throughout
all
of this. It’s easy
when we read
history
books
and
watch
documentaries to
put all women into a sterile box. But passion
and the desire to be equal wasn’t a learned
behavior. Women have always been capable
of love, lust, power, and all the strength that
men have. It wasn’t until very recently that
women of all shades, ages, and sizes were
recognized as being capable.
We have a long list of women to thank
for where we are today. It took a very bold
sort of female, with a disregard for her
personal sense of safety and recognition of
her mortality to prove that these gender and
race lines can be blurred and will eventually
fade if we continue to stand out to the world
around us. While it’s a shame that we have to
prove ourselves, it’s almost more rewarding
when we can look back as a group and offer
a nod of respect to the women, and men, who
helped us to become the women we are now.
The true reward is when we are propelled
by the truths of our past to become an ever
present force of change for the future.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as
of 2002, anywhere from one-third to half of
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the country’s businesses are owned by women.
In 2007, the Washington Post reported that
women who work full-time, have never taken
time off to have children, and have a similar
education to their male counterparts, make
11 percent less money than men. We are well
on our way to boasting the synonymy of the
words
human
and
women
when referring to
rights.
Even
if
you aren’t a
history
buff,
names like Rosa
Parks,
Harriet
Tubman,
and
Maya Angelou
are
household
names.
And
while we have
indeed come a
long way, it’s
remarkable how
many women in
just the last two
decades have laid
claim to several
firsts in both the
African-American and female world.
It’s surprising to discover that Oprah
was not the first African-American female
billionaire in the United States. In fact, it
was in 2003, and her name is Sheila Crump
Johnson. She was also the first AfricanAmerican woman to build a luxury hotel in
the states.
As of 2009, Halle Berry is the first and
only black woman to win Best Actress in
2001 for her performance in “Monster’s
Ball.” In 1992, Mae Jemison was the first
African American woman in space.
One thin fiber of truth has followed
women of every race on their journey to
equality; staying silent will get us nowhere.
This is not to say that we should burn bras
or howl at the moon or curse whatever
creator you believe in. The secret to being a
strong woman is embracing every strength,
weakness, every giggle, every tear and using
it all to bring us closer to proving what used
to be a sheer suggestion — our power as a
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Fashion Colors continued from page 9
already own. Pairing a bold color with a basic piece or freshening
up their look with bright accents
addresses the need for practicality, as
well as fun.” Even women on a budget
can add one or two functional pieces
to their closets to freshen their look.
Tranquil Turquoise can be paired with
Amparo Blue, which is a lighter, more
energetic blue than Navy. Other colors
that pair well with Turquoise are the lovely
romantic Violet or the greenish-yellow
Aurora. Looking for a retro feel? Pair
Turquoise with the season’s classic red,
Tomato Purée, for a fun throwback look.
Neutrals are cautious and soft, with
the introduction of Pink Champagne,
Tuscany, Dried Herb and Eucalyptus.
Mix Tuscany, a warm beige, with Fusion
Coral or Violet for a dynamic pop. For a
more feminine, soft look, pair Dried Herb
with Pink Champagne and add a bold, big
accessory in the vibrant Tomato Puree.
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Don’t be nervous adding color to your wardrobe! Clinton Kelly, cohost of TLC’s “What Not to Wear,” explains that color is actually a
safe way to perk up a wardrobe. “Color
is rarely seen as trendy by the consumer.
Sure, there are popular colors any given
season, but they don’t cycle out of style
as quickly as silhouettes or other details
might.” So throw caution to the wind,
make a splash and add some sunshine to
your wardrobe this spring!
What the Designers Say
Amy Smilovic from Tibi says Violet is
a great color to add into your wardrobe
because, “It’s new, soft and evokes
femininity and grace. It looks amazing
paired with Black and is totally wearable.”
Reem Acra states that fashionistas must
have accessories, necklaces and belts in
any color that pops!
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Women of Inspiration
By Thekla Fagerlie-Madsen, Tatum Fjerstad, Diane Nelson
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Each issue, Valley Women and Beyond highlights women who make a difference; in their businesses, in
their personal lives, and in their communities. These individuals choose to share their time and knowledge
to help build strong communities, foster relationships, and offer encouragement to others. These women are
dedicated to building bridges, not walls, through open, honest communication and service to others. These
women are business owners, mentors, mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, and friends. We hope you find
inspiration in their stories.
In our next issue we will be featuring Women of Red Wing, Minnesota.
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Crystal Knotek - River Falls Spa
“We wanted to provide a relaxing place for
people to enjoy spa and salon services, reduce
stress, and experience a little extra pampering,”
explains Crystal Knotek, co-owner of the River
Falls Spa. She
and husband Tim
Knotek,
DDS
opened the full
service salon and
day spa in 2007.
Retired
from
Northwest
Airlines, Knotek
ended her 24year career as
the senior vice
president
for
customer service
and airport operations worldwide. She was
still working when the spa opened, and she
praises her staff for taking “fabulous” care
of the business. “If you take care of your
employees, they will take care of customers,
and the business will be taken care of. It’s a
circle of success.”
Volunteering is integral to the circle of success
and has always been important to their family.
Knotek is a chamber member and is involved
with the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to
establish a women’s mentoring program. She’s
a director for Wishes and More, an organization
providing extraordinary experiences for
children with life threatening or terminally ill
conditions. Knotek and her family, along with
parents Roger and Gladys Sondrol, have been
on several mission trips. “I’m so rewarded by
the people I meet, and by the opportunity to see
my kids improve in their love for life and serving
others. God put us here to serve; and when you
serve and help others, it comes back to you in
ways you don’t expect.”
Her daughter Ali started Teens for Kids,
based on the Wishes program, and recently,
son Jake and daughter Lexi helped organize
a Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter
at their high school with a modest amount of
direction from Knotek. “I’ve done very little,”
she says, adding that the kids and key school
staff members worked to solidify the program.
Her parents are at the heart of her
accomplishments, she says. “They’ve always
been there for us, serving as role models and
providing a loving foundation of family and
faith.” Upon her retirement, a Northwest
employee offered these parting words which
she takes to heart: “Remember Crystal, God’s
surprises are always better than your plans.” ∆
Ellen Schuh Jensen - Easy Living Lara Score - Bo’s ‘N Mine
Elder Care
At age 16, Lara Score
“I want to help people stay in their own
homes as long as possible,” says Ellen Schuh
Jensen, owner of Easy Living Elder Care
in River Falls, Wisconsin. Jensen opened
her business in 2003 providing care and
companionship for her clients and peace of
mind for the adult children that typically hire
her to care for their aging parent.
The “caretaking” gene is strong in the
Schuh family. Her mother Janet and sister
Paula have a companion care business in
New Mexico. Another sister, Barb, owned
a business in
California, and
it was after
visiting her that
Jensen decided
to start her own
business in the
same field.
“It was an
a m a z i n g
experience,
seeing the positive
difference my sister made in people’s lives,”
Jensen relates. “When you take away the
responsibilities of adult children, they can
spend more quality time with their parents
instead of doing all the ‘have to’s.”
“My parents helped me understand that the
elderly are an important part of society,”
says Jensen. “My grandparents were also
a big part of my life and I learned the
importance of work ethics from them.” As a
child, she helped with their one-acre garden
and accompanied them “to market”, selling
fresh vegetables while learning about
business and sales. Gardening became an
adult passion for her and she shares her
garden’s seasonal bounty with clients and
friends. She also loves to cook, another skill
she learned from her grandmother.
“My clients continually inspire me.
Everyone is different and I learn something
new from each person,” Jensen explains.
“It’s amazing how they open their lives
to me and how much wisdom they have
to share. One of my clients gets dressed
up when we go out, whether to lunch or
shopping, and she’s excited and greets me
with a hug. It’s wonderful to be able to
make a difference in someone’s life; I can’t
imagine doing anything else.” ∆
started
waitressing and discovered a love for
customer service. Since then, she’s
worked in all aspects of the restaurant
business and was hired to manage Bo’s
‘N Mine when Cedric Ellingson, her
manager at another restaurant, and
business partner Don Fowell purchased
the established River Falls, Wisconsin
restaurant in 2008.
“There’s no other business I’d like to
be in,” says Score. “I honestly believe
that getting away and going out to eat is
therapeutic for people. Our staff excels
at customer service and really care about
the people they are waiting on.”
The restaurant owners have also
given her the chance to indulge another
passion: making salsa. She recently
obtained a canning and preserving license
and “Lara’s Salsa” is a featured item on
the menu at
Bo’s and the
Hammond
Hotel
in
Hammond,
Wisconsin.
“My
dream
is to have my
own business
featuring my
own
salsa
line.”
Bo’s ‘N Mine is very active in the
community and the owners belong to
the Chamber and its retail committee,
the Lions Club, the bar tavern league,
sponsor several sports teams, and
host fundraisers for various charitable
organizations and events. “We are always
willing to contribute to a charitable event
in some manner,” Score says.
The people she’s encountered fuel her
love of customer service. “I’ve learned
by example from others, how they do
their jobs and the way they treat people.”
Score extends her life’s lessons to her
staff. “I know everything about these
kids’ lives, what they need, what their
goals are. I try to show them you can love
your job, and if your job is not making
you happy, then you are doing the wrong
thing. Find your passion!” ∆
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Jen Burleigh-Bentz —
Brickhouse Music
Lori Moran — Lori’s Massage &
Day Spa
When she’s not helping musician husband
Tommy Bentz with their Brickhouse Music
stores located in River Falls and Eau Claire
Wisconsin, most likely Jennifer BurleighBentz is performing in the Broadway
musical “Mamma Mia.”
She began her
acting
career
in high school
where she learned
to apply a “you
can do it” attitude
to her first love
– theatre. “My
high school choir
and drama teachers {Baldwin-Woodville}
Janet Hanson and Roxanne Wakeen helped
me obtain scholarships to the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire and also demonstrated
a belief in my abilities.” UW-EC teachers
Wil Denson and Terry Allen provided her
opportunities on stage. “Wil is still my
mentor today,” she says. “As I travel around
the country performing, I still look to him
for advice and encouragement.”
Bentz takes pleasure in helping others
who are interested in pursuing a music or
drama career by sharing her experiences
and advice. From helping someone find
an apartment when they are moving to
“the Big Apple” or coaching a River Falls
Ambassador pageant contestant, she’s
there to “encourage smart business thought
processes to all young folks who are taking
their first step into the ‘biz’.”
Tommy Bentz started Brickhouse Music
in the basement of his parents’ brick home
in Alma, Wisconsin and moved to River
Falls in 1997. Brickhouse Music has a wide
variety of instruments, accessories, and
sheet music, as well as a recording studio.
They also provide music lessons and band/
orchestra instrument rentals and repairs.
Brickhouse Music is a member of the River
Falls and Hudson Chambers, the National
Association of Music Merchandisers, and
Wisconsin Independent Businesses.
“Our parents have always been loving
supporters of whatever we do,” BurleighBentz explains. “I don’t believe that
anything else would have driven me on to
Broadway if it hadn’t been for them. They
are also instrumental in our continued
success at Brickhouse.” ∆
Lori Moran and her sisters discovered
that touch and massage brought their mother
comfort during her chemotherapy cancer
treatments many years ago. “I was a personal
fitness trainer,” Moran says. “At the same time,
I was contacted by a football franchise asking
if I did massage, and referred them to someone
else. I realized then I needed to check into this.
I felt I was being drawn to that field of service.”
She began by contacting places for more
information and found people were happy
to share their knowledge. “Now I get those
calls,” relates Moran, and she shares her
experiences, recommends schools, and
invites the callers
to contact her
for employment
after
they’ve
graduated.
L o r i ’ s
Massage
&
Day Spa in
River
Falls,
Wisconsin
is
now celebrating
16 years in
business. They recently remodeled the salon’s
main floor, adding another hairstyling station
and displays for the skin, hair, and cosmetic
products they carry along with a selection of
unique gift items. Husband Pat Moran does
all the “hard work”, including remodeling
and repairs, and helping with their children
Shannon and Maria. The couple adopted
Maria from Guatemala in 2008.
The Spa belongs to the River Falls
Chamber and Kiwanis, participates in the
American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel
Good campaign, and Locks for Love. They
donate services to Relay for Life participants,
providing chair massages and pink hair
extensions.
Moran continually tries to create a better
experience for both guests and staff, building
on what works and learning from past
mistakes. “You have to have a passion for
service,” Moran says. “In so many ways, it’s
just giving back. In doing so, we can improve,
grow, and absorb life.” ∆
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Terry McKay - ERA Muske Realty
“When you like people and what you’re
doing, people see that and know you’ll take
care of them. They’ll also refer business to
you, and that makes me work harder. I don’t
want to let people down,” says Terry McKay,
a local realtor for ERA Muske.
While living in Arizona and raising four
children, McKay sold ads for a local radio station.
That led to newspaper ad sales and involvement
with the Chamber of Commerce, turning into a
Chamber board appointment. A member realtor
invited her to get her real estate license. “He was
good with people and his involvement in the
community really made an impression on me,”
McKay says. “If I can help by volunteering,
that’s at least a way I can give back.”
Moving back to River Falls, Wisconsin, she
worked at a local factory, and then returned to
real estate. She volunteered at her children’s
school and Ezekiel Lutheran Church, serving
on the church council, where she was also
president for a term.
“Volunteering is a choice,” she says. “You
make time for things that are important.”
A self-proclaimed extrovert, she enjoys
meeting people and believes she’s
benefited from her community involvement
in ways she
didn’t expect.
“I don’t join an
organization
just to ask for
something
in
return. You just
give and don’t
expect anything
– and the less
you expect, the
more you get
back.”
She is very active with Rotary, the River
Falls Chamber (she was 2007 Chamber
Champion), the Downtown Business Group,
Business Women’s Network, is president of
the Business Improvement District Board,
and a committee member for the ChOskers, a
yearly award to a local Business of the Year.
She’s Master of Ceremonies for the River
Dazzle and River Falls’ Days parades.
“Everyone has their own value. There a lot
of places you can be involved. Join one thing
this year. Pick a group where you don’t know
very many people. You give first and whether it
comes back tomorrow or ten years from now, it
will come back to you - in more ways than you
can count or give thanks for.” ∆
Toni Cadwallader — Bo Jon’s
Flowers & Gifts
What started as a summer job working
for her sister turned into a career for Toni
Cadwallader, owner of Bo Jon’s Flowers &
Gifts.
“I really enjoy working with people in
the different aspects of their lives,” explains
C a d w a l l a d e r.
While this is
especially true
for happy events
like weddings or
special events,
“even
with
funerals, you get
to bring a part
of that person’s
life into that day
and make it more
meaningful for family members.”
“This is a service-oriented business,”
Cadwallader explains. “People walk in the
door and expect high quality flowers, unique
gifts, and beautiful bouquets; something they
can’t find anywhere else.”
Most people coming into her shop may not
always know exactly what they’re looking
for, she explains. “They want to feel that
connection that I understand what they’re
trying to express with flowers,” and she
provides the creativity to turn their ideas into
beautiful arrangements. “That connection
is so rewarding.” The challenge and variety
of owning a business are energizing to her.
“There’s so many things that make this
business different; the people, the products,
and the ability to be creative.”
She’s always worked; something she
learned from her father. “I always like the
concept of working for yourself.” Her father
had a boat rental business in Linwood,
Minnesota. “We cleaned out boats and dealt
with customers. It was fun to see people
come with their families and be excited
about going fishing. He taught us how to take
care of customers.” It’s no surprise that she’s
instilled this work ethic in her family and
two of her five sons have worked at Bo Jon’s.
Cadwallader donates to the River Falls
community as much as possible, at local
benefits, college events and St. Bridget
School’s annual winter gala.
“I love being creative and working with
happy things – how can you be upset when
there’s fresh flowers around?” ∆
April Ingalls —Wild Violets
By Tatum Fjerstad
“I believe in the power of listening
and being positive,” explains April
Ingalls, owner of newly opened Wild
Violets women’s clothing store located
with Beyond Lighting in River Falls,
Wisconsin. Ingalls takes her cue from her
father who passed away and her son who is
currently home and preparing to leave for
Afghanistan. “Both of them have served
in the wars and I draw upon the strength
of knowing that we do not have to go
through what they did; worse things could
be happening and we are fortunate to be
able to enjoy our freedom. I have a deep
respect for the men and women who serve
in the military.
Most
people
have no idea
what it is like,”
Ingalls admits.
Owning the
Beyond Lighting
store on Main
Street for the past
three years has
been a welcome
challenge, and
Ingalls decided
to add another venture to the mix; Wild
Violets features women’s clothing, shoes,
jewelry, and designer prom and wedding
dresses. Her wedding dresses, many of
which are name-brand, are beautiful and
surprisingly affordable.
When Ingalls is not working she is
donating time, a caring shoulder and a
gentle ear to young girls and women who
have been sexually abused. She follows
a deep conviction and passion to “help
others by paying it forward.”
Ingalls has always had a passion for the
culinary arts so it only makes sense that
before she delved into retail she studied at
Dakota County Technical Institute School
of Business and Chef School. She has
owned three restaurants and cooked for
her share of celebrities, including Jane
Russell and Kenny Rogers. One of her
restaurants, based in Prescott, Wisconsin,
was featured in Esquire Magazine in 2002.
She attributes her success to ambition and
hard work. ∆
Melodie Needham — Harmony
Hair Design
“Art came first,” says Melodie Needham,
owner of Harmony Hair Designs in River
Falls, Wisconsin. “I’ve always been a
painter.” Needham has successfully blended
art and salon services as established
businesses while indulging her creativity.
It wasn’t a straight line career path. Inbetween, she obtained a decorative arts
degree and had a business painting murals
and faux finishes for area home builders.
Now, her artwork is displayed on the walls of
the salon she purchased from Donna Carter
and opened in January 2009.
“It was bitter-sweet,” Needham says, as
she lost her mother to cancer in November
2008. She now donates time and services,
along with several other local stylists, to
Look Good Feel Better, a program providing
personalized cosmetology service to women
going through cancer. Harmony Hair is also
a Locks for Love salon where people can
donate their hair to be used to make wigs
for cancer patients. “This field of hair has
allowed me to give back,” Needham explains.
Several other young women have followed
in her footsteps, opening their own businesses.
“There are three
Needham’s
on
Main
Street,”
she
says.
Besides herself,
daughters Valerie
and Genevieve
own their own
businesses.
Valerie
has
Karma Gifts and
Genevieve has A Mother’s Touch massage
therapy, and husband Jeffrey has helped all
three women with construction and remodeling
projects. She’s a former board member of
Community Arts Base (CAB) and has chaired
the Art on the Kinni event.
She also mentors students interested in
learning business skills. Theresa Hunt, a student
at the Renaissance Academy, recently worked
as a receptionist while earning credits toward
her graduation, and may pursue cosmetology as
a career. “I think there’s a reason for meeting
certain people,” notes Needham. “A kind of
weaving that enriches your life.”
Needham encourages others to “do what
you love doing. If you get paid for it, that’s
the cherry on the top.” ∆
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Paige Olson — Kinni Creek
Lodge & Outfitters
By Diane Nelson
Imagine if you will, a much simpler time
and place where cell phones, computers,
television and
Wii™ do not
exist. A place
where the water
seems to run
clearer, the sky
is bluer and the
fish are biting.
For
Paige
Olson of Kinni
Creek
Lodge
and Outfitters
in River Falls,
Wisconsin, this rustic casualness is in part,
what makes her job so rewarding.
“I love my job,” Olson states. “The most
rewarding part is seeing people laugh and
just have fun kayaking or canoeing. Years
ago, families and friends piled into station
wagons and headed for a favorite vacation
spot where they could relax, be silly, get
enough fresh air and exercise to feel sleepy
at night and energized in the morning.”
Passionate about the outdoors even as a
child, Olson found a way to turn her passion
into a full-time career. “When I was little I
went camping in Minong, Wisconsin with
my parents and wondered if grownups could
do this for a living,” recalls Olson. “I was
fortunate enough to have several mentors
while building my business.” One mentor
in particular, her pastor, suggested she serve
as a guide in the Boundary Waters. “I’m so
truly in love with the Boundary Waters,”
admits Olson.
While Olson is big on family and leisure
time, she also finds time to volunteer
through her church, at Grace Place in
Somerset, Wisconsin. Grace Place offers
temporary housing to individuals who are
in the system, incarcerated, in treatment, or
homeless. There, they can live for a short
time while seeking employment and make
other housing arrangements.
Olson believes that if you are truly
fervent about something, “Take the risk,
do your home work and if it is something
you are truly passionate about, take that
risk because even if you fail you will have
learned something.” ∆
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Dr. Amy Schreiner - Horizon
Family Chiropractic
“I didn’t initially think about going into
chiropractic because I thought it was a
man’s job – that you had to be burly and
strong to do it,” says Dr. Amy Schreiner,
owner of Horizon Family Chiropractic.
While she had gone to a chiropractor since
childhood, it took a break in her pre-medical
education and a supportive aunt to steer her
interest from medicine to chiropractics.
“If I can help people live healthier,
longer, and better quality lives, that’s
the most important thing,” Dr. Schreiner
explains. She opened her River Falls,
Wisconsin chiropractic office in 2005.
“It’s important
that
people
know how their
bodies function;
chiropractic
affects
your
digestion, sleep,
mood,
liver,
kidney functions
and more.”
She
learned
how to run a
business from Dr. Catherine Gray, a Fridley,
Minnesota chiropractor who held extra
classes mentoring students on “all those
things they don’t teach you in school.” Dr.
Schreiner now mentors students, allowing
them to come into the office and ‘shadow’ her
business. “I want to put that fire and passion
into them – it’s about loving the miracles
chiropractic can do.”
Dr. Schreiner has been an EMT since
age 18, is a River Falls first responder, a
member of the St. Croix Valley Doula
association (birth attendants), and she and
her office are part of the Foundation for
Wellness Education, a national outreach
organization. “We go out and speak to
businesses and schools on topics like
backpack safety for kids and ergonomics
at the office.” Her office sponsors Living
Well – A Women’s Wellness Encounter
each fall to educate women about health
and wellness issues. She is a member of
Rotoract, Heartlink Network, volunteers
in her church, and teaches a medical
terminology class at Chippewa Valley
Technical School.
“I do what I do because I’ve been through
some rough times,” Dr. Schreiner explains.
“There were people who supported me
and were there to be my cheerleaders.
If I can do that for someone else, it’s all
worthwhile.” ∆
Jodie Bakken Young— BakkenYoung Funeral & Cremation
Services
“I always thought it would be interesting
to be a woman in this business,” says
Jodie Bakken Young, of the funeral home
business she owns with husband Brian
Young. She acknowledges she’s not a
typical funeral director and that “there are
a lot of people who think I’m a secretary.”
Bakken Young explains that “many roads
brought me here. At age 19, someone said
I’d be a good funeral director.” She talked
to a funeral director in her hometown of
Mankato, Minnesota, who subsequently
hired her for the summer. “I did a little
bit of everything, from delivering flowers
to standing at the front door during a
visitation. I decided I could do this; I could
serve a family in their time of need.”
She went on to obtain an education
in mortuary science. “I always knew I
would have my own funeral home,” relates
Bakken Young, “and I met and married a
man with the same dream.” The couple now
own five funeral
homes in the
Valley area.
Her sole focus
is community
service
and
helping people
get
through
what, in most
cases, is the
worst day of
their lives. “It is
my job, but on a day-to-day basis, I don’t
feel that way,” she relates. “I’ve sat and
cried with people. I see a family’s strength
and caring; it’s not the end of them. I get
to know a family intimately in a short time
and you hold that with you.”
She’s actively involved with the
Chambers of Commerce in the communities
they serve. Rotary’s motto “Service Above
Self” particularly resonates with her and
she is involved with many River Falls
Rotary events, including the Relay for Life
spaghetti dinner.
“What keeps me going is I really care
what happens,” she explains. “I care that
a husband is saying goodbye to his wife
of 50 years. And knowing that I’m doing
what I love, I can’t image doing anything
else.” ∆
Cheryl Dintemann —
Johnnie’s Bar
Sue Carlson- West Wind
Bar & Grill
Dr. Madelyn Pearson- Health
Centered Dentistry
Johnnie’s Bar has been in family hands
through two generations of Linehans and
now the Dintemann’s. Husband Dave
worked
for
Tim
Linehan,
and they were
in the process
of
purchasing
the
business
when Tim died,
says
Cheryl
Dintemann. The
purchase went
through in 2004.
Dintemann
works in the University of WisconsinRiver Falls internship office for the College
of Agriculture, Food and Environmental
Sciences, helping students with their
internship planning, and is still involved in
many aspects of the business.
She manages the events calendar for the
numerous parties and charitable benefits
hosted by Johnnie’s. “The bar gave us more
outlets for fundraising and the means to be
able to do more volunteering,” Dintemann
explains. Her parents were active volunteers
and she learned from their example. “I grew
up here and care about what happens to the
town. It’s good for businesses to support
each other.”
Dintemann worked on the “Bowl for Kids
Sake” fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters last
year and Johnnie’s Bar won the Small Business
category award for raising the most money.
They sponsor a bowling team for the event and
most of the money is raised through donations
from bar patrons, she says. “We couldn’t do this
without our customers; they’re very generous.
It’s important people realize that even though
our business happens to be a bar, we can still
have a lot of fun while supporting the people
and businesses in River Falls at the same time.”
They host the annual Nickolas’ Gift
fundraiser and support Relay for Life
fundraising efforts. The Friday Night Card
Club becomes a holiday fundraiser for the
food pantry; they raised $1,300 this year. She
is also co-chair of the food committee for
the Farm Technology Days event (July 2022). They are active in Chamber events and
Dintemann is secretary of the Downtown
Business Association.
The next event she’s planning is the birth
of their first child in February. ∆
“I like the variety; I like serving people,”
says Sue Carlson. She has worked at the
West Wind in River Falls, Wisconsin since
1981, waiting on customers, bartending,
dishwashing, and hostessing. While she
still does all these things as needed, she
also manages the restaurant’s catering
service and staff, ensuring that events like
wedding receptions and graduation parties
go as smoothly as possible.
She started her career with owner Clair
Pechacek
and
now works for
his son Kevin.
“There’s a lot of
little things Clair
taught me; and
more importantly,
that there were
reasons for doing
the little things.”
These
were
valuable lessons
that she carries with her today.
Carlson passes on these lessons to
her staff because she knows the little
things make the difference. “A smile,
a kind word, or the special details can
personalize a large gathering for people.”
Most of her catering staff are high school
kids experiencing their first job and she
enjoys working with “her kids”. “I try to
make it a fun atmosphere and I work as
hard as I expect them to work. I’ve gotten
a lot of satisfaction when kids who have
graduated thank me for teaching them to
be accountable.”
When her sister, Cheryl Schmitz,
passed away four years ago, Carlson
started participating in the Relay for
Life. Carlson’s parents took custody of
their daughter’s two sons, and she is very
involved in their lives. “I’ve become a
parent without having children.”
The West Wind is involved with the
Chamber of Commerce and participates in
many of the area’s fundraisers and benefits.
“I work for my customers,” she says,
and those customers have now become
friends, sometimes traveling from other
cities to see her. “You can make someone’s
whole day by your service,” Carlson says.
“You can see when someone is having a
bad day and you can make it better.” ∆
While studying dentistry at the
University of Minnesota, Dr. Madelyn
Pearson attended a lecture on holistic
dentistry by guest speaker Dr. John
Laughlin III. “I became very interested
and wanted to learn more.”
She started going to seminars on the
topic and then did her externship with Dr.
Laughlin at his office, Health Centered
Dentistry, in River Falls, Wisconsin.
After graduating dental school in 2007,
Dr. Pearson began working as a holistic
dentist at Health Centered Dentistry and
has been there since. “I fell in love with
the philosophy behind holistic dentistry,”
Dr. Pearson explains. “I appreciate that
biological dentists take into consideration
the effects that dentistry can have on the
rest of the body.”
“It’s so much more than just fixing a cavity.”
Dr. Pearson is able to change her patients’ lives
by relieving chronic pain, restoring someone’s
confidence by
fixing their teeth,
changing a smile,
or
increasing
their ability to get
a good night’s
rest as dental
issues can cause
sleep disruptions.
“I enjoy helping
people, changing
their lives for the better. That’s what is
important in the end – the patient’s journey
towards better health and well-being.”
Dr. Pearson and Dr. Laughlin treat
patients for sleep disturbance, orthodontics,
TMJ disorder, safe amalgam removal, and
overall preventative services.
Health Centered Dentistry provides
free educational seminars, and the
doctors also donate their services in the
local communities. Dr. Laughlin is a
yearly donator to the River Falls Arts
Organization, and Dr. Pearson is involved
with the White Bear Lake Chamber of
Commerce and Give Kids a Smile Day.
As someone who found her particular
branch of the dentistry profession by mere
chance, Dr. Pearson says, “I went through a
process of re-learning things and accepting
new ways of thinking. You have to keep an
open mind. There’s always opportunity in
new ideas.” ∆
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Celtic Woman
March 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
Xcel Energy Center
199 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-265-4800
www.xcelenergycenter.com
International Irish music phenomenon Celtic Woman bring their 2010
“Songs from the Heart” tour to Saint
Paul. The group is set to delight live
audiences with what the Cleveland
Plain Dealer has called a “highly
polished, tightly choreographed extravaganza.”
dance
Dance Brazil
Feb. 19-7:30 p.m.
Ordway Main Hall
Target® Dance Series
www.ordway.org
performing arts
The New Mel Brooks Musical
Young Frankenstein
Feb. 9-14
Orpheum Theater
910 Hennepin Ave Mpls, MN
www.hennepintheatertrust.org
Roald Dahl’s
Willy Wonka, Jr.
Fridays, Feb. 19 & 26, 2010, at
7 p.m.
Saturdays, Feb. 20 & 27, 2010,
at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Sundays, Feb. 21 & 28, 2010,
at 2 p.m.
The Phipps Center for the Arts
109 Locust St. Hudson WI
www.thephipps.org
Mamma Mia!
March 9-14
Orpheum Theater
Eau Claire Children’s Theater
Presents: “The Jungle Book”
March 19-7:00 p.m.
Mabel Tainter Center
for the Arts
205 Main St. Menomonie WI
www.mabeltainter.com
August: Osage County
March 16-21-7:30 p.m.
& March 20-21-1:30 p.m.
Ordway Main Hall
Ordway Performance Season
www.ordway.org
The Wizard of Oz
March 26-28
Orpheum Theater
music
Dudley Markham & Friends
With Take2Day
“A Journey of the Heart”
Feb. 6 7:30 p.m.
Mabel Tainter Center
for the Arts
ABBA: The Music
Feb. 6-8 p.m.
State Theater
805 Hennepin Ave, Mpls, MN
B.B. King and Buddy Guy
Feb. 20-8 p.m.
Orpheum Theater
910 Hennepin Ave Mpls MN
Trey Anastasio with
classic TAB
Feb. 20-8 p.m.
State Theater
www.hennepintheatertrust.
org/events
Lake Wobegon Brass Band
March. 7- 7 p.m.
Music Series
www.thephipps.org
Elisabeth Von Trapp
March 13-7:30 p.m.
Mabel Tainter Center for the
Arts
McInnis’ Kitchen
March 14 -7 p.m.
Music Series
www.thephipps.org
Experience Hendrix
March 17-7:30 p.m.
Orpheum Theater
Diavolo
March 25-7:30 p.m.
Ordway Main Hall
Target® Dance Series
www.ordway.org
Tegan and Sara
March 24-7:30 p.m.
Orpheum Theater
The Phipps Oratorio Society
An American Choral Tapestry
March 28-2 p.m.
www.thephipps.org
Dan and Matt Wilson
March 26-8 p.m.
Pantages Theater
Dreaming the Duke
Feb. 21-7:30 p.m.
Ordway Main Hall
Target® World Music Series
www.ordway.org
Shidara
Feb. 24-7:30 p.m.
Ordway Main Hall
Target® World Music Series
www.ordway.org
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Showcase Hammond, Business & Community Open House
Spring Showcase
Business Expo
Saturday March 20, 2010 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
March 28
St Croix Central High School 1751 Broadway St. Hammond WI
Free Admission-Come and see what Hammond has to offer!
This event is a chance for local businesses, clubs and organizations to connect with
area residents. Business and groups can participate by purchasing a booth space ($10)
and registering by February 20, hosting a short seminar or demonstration and donating
a door prize. To register, or for more information, please contact Michelle Johnson,
Hammond Community Library, (715) 796-2281 or [email protected].
The Hudson Area Chamber of
Commerce & Tourism Bureau
is hosting the annual Spring
Showcase, “Discover the Best
of the Hudson Area” at the
Hudson Sports & Civic Center
(1820 Hanley Road) from
11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lake Wobegon Brass Band
March 7
Having received a standing ovation following their last performance at The Phipps,
the 30-member British-style brass band returns with a diverse program of marches,
classical, quasi-jazz, and popular selections.
Sunday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $22 for all adults and $15 for all students with a current ID.
Location: 109 Locust Street
I Take This Man by Jack Sharkey
March 5 - May 15 Dinner Theater
An outrageous concoction of wild, warm, and lightning paced hilarity that is perfect
for the entire family.
Dinner Served: Anytime between 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Curtain - 8:00 p.m.
March -May 15, 2010 Runs Fridays & Saturdays Tickets are $52 + fees/taxes
Performances at the Best Western/Hudson House Inn at 1616 Crest View Drive.
Call (715)386.2394 ext. 333
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
4 p.m.
Sponsored by McCabe’s Shamrock
New Richmond, WI
For more information contact Ruth
McCabe (715) 246-4452
Line up in front of McCabe’s
“Keep your faith
in beautiful things;
in the sun when it is hidden,
in the spring
when it is gone.”
- roy r. gibson
This event is free and open to
the public. Children’s activities,
family entertainment and a
day full of activities geared
to showcase products and
services available in the
Hudson area. These products
range from new vehicles and
home furnishings to healthrelated products/services and
lawn maintenance services.
Stillwater
Bridal Affair
Sunday February 28, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Come and see the exceptional services and products
available in the St. Croix Valley for your special event.
Sample delectable finger
food from local caterers and
cake vendors, see gowns and
formal wear, visit with photographers, venue representatives, musicians, planners,
and more. A Style Show is
the highlight of the event
Washington County
Historic Courthouse
101 West Pine Street
Stillwater, MN
Contact Information
651-275-7075
Fees/Admission
$7.50 at the door
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ta k e a t r i p
on the
Wild side
The 1960’s brought
about a cultural
revolution often
referred to as “wild”
due largely to a
counterculture which
chose to separate
themselves from the
traditional American
lifestyle with a basic
belief system centering
around peace,
harmony, and equality.
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By Diane Nelson
Chris Heeter, founder of The WILD Institute in
Ham Lake, Minnesota, offers women who conquer
their computers from 9 to 5 a way to release
the stress and foster their own “wild” side.
While bra burning, protesting, tree hugging, and communal living
among other things, seemed to signify living on the “wild” side for
some, today’s new counter culture of women in corporate America
choose to take a walk, or should I say paddle, on a different kind of
WILD side.
Chris Heeter, founder of The WILD Institute in Ham Lake, Minnesota,
offers women who conquer their computers from 9 to 5 a way to
release the stress and foster their own “wild” side. This isn’t the
bra burning, communal living of the 60’s (I suppose you could burn
your bra if you really wanted to) but rather a matter of being alive,
conquering your fears, and connecting with others on a deeper level.
If you long to cultivate your inner “wild” side, Heeter offers exciting
trips such as sea kayaking in Baja, dog sledding in northern Minnesota,
or canoeing in Canada, to name a few. “There are varying levels
in how women want to experience the outdoors,” Heeter explains,
so she offers trips ranging from deep woods, back-country camping
adventures to cabin-based trips with saunas.
A professional through and through; Heeter is an experienced
wilderness guide, a Certified Wilderness First Responder, and a
graduate of the Outdoor Leadership School. She has spent 25 years
organizing and guiding trips to some of the most spectacular places
in North America. “I really believe my life’s work is to call out
people’s wild sides. I use the word ‘wild’ in a really broad definition
which is authentic, coming from a place that matters. Wild can mean
being alive, courageous, fierce, and even playful – the deep wisdom
of nature will bring people together,”she says with a smile.
While learning or improving upon a skill is an important component
of the trip, Heeter says, “The primary reason people come is the
connection to nature because it comes in so many forms. For some,
the physicality of the trip is what brings them alive. For others, it’s the
quiet time and the ability to talk one-on-one with somebody around
the fire. Finding your ‘wild” side is simply letting loose, having fun
and being physically challenged; it’s part of being alive, your body is
moving and existing in a simple yet exhilarating way.”
Her career began out of a love for the outdoors. While working
toward a bachelor’s degree in recreation at George Williams
College, she accepted a summer job leading church groups on
Boundary Waters canoe trips. A later stint guiding trips for Women
in Wilderness fueled her growing passion and by age 20, she knew
leading women’s wilderness trips would be her life-long career.
Today, Heeter describes herself as, “a reluctant entrepreneur” and
can’t imagine doing anything else. “I better be committed because I
am entirely unemployable now,” she jokes.
In fact, Heeter’s trips have become so well received she was
featured on National Geographic Today’s Discovery Channel and
has appeared in a number of magazines and television spots. She is
an accomplished writer and published author of three books, Daily
Degradations for Women Who Should Know Better, Wild Thoughts
Just Outside the Window and Exploring the Power of Solo, Silence
and Solitude.
While the basic belief system of peace, harmony, and equality
remains true, burning your bra is not recommend. To find out
more information on upcoming trips, visit the website www.
thewildinstitute.com or call 763-479-3954.
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Historic St. James Hotel & Port Restaurant
The Port has been a perpetual winner of the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence
by Diane Nelson
Stunning 19th century architecture and old world service come together with cutting
edge amenities and culinary delights in Red Wing, MiNnesota.
S
Step back in time at the St. James Hotel, a stunning 19th century,
four-story Italianate structure. Designed in 1874, the hotel served
as the city’s primary business and social venue along the main
street commercial district. Today, the charming 61-room hotel
celebrates more than 130 years of service. It’s no wonder the
hotel was named the 23rd most historic
destination in the world. Centrally
located between the Twin Cities and
Rochester, Minnesota, it’s a great way
to spend a day or treat yourself to a
weekend at the St. James Hotel and
enjoy all that Red Wing has to offer.
After a day of browsing through the
many shops inside the hotel, take some
time to indulge yourself with a massage
at Refined Skin Medi-Spa, then off to a
quiet dinner at the Port Restaurant on the
hotel’s lower level.
The Port Restaurant offers a charming
atmosphere; from the cozy comfort of the
fireplace to the white linen tablecloths,
no detail goes unnoticed. Their wine list
exudes charm and they do an exceptional
job of providing high quality wines
from small, independent producers. The
Port has been a perpetual winner of the
Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence
and offers a wine to complement every
savory dish on the menu. If you happen
to be a history buff, check out the wine cellar to find a hidden
treasure from yesteryear.
A quick rundown of the Appetizers is sure to wet your appetite. If
you’re a seafood lover then it will be hard to resist the Steamers;
Littleneck clams sautéed with bacon, Fresno chilies and garlic,
finished with a delicate white wine butter sauce. The sweet and
tender Seared Scallops and the Lobster Fondue are a sure bet. For
the meat lover in you try the Braised Veal, a crispy veal cheek,
grilled wild mushrooms, roasted shallots, and parsley pesto – this
one melts in your mouth!
For a unique and tasty spin on the old Caesar salad, try The Port
Caesar; with baby red and green romaine lettuce, roasted garlic
Caesar dressing, crispy braised pork
belly, soft poached egg, and parmesan
reggiano – delightful!
Order any of the mouth watering Entrees
ranging in price from around $14 to $35.
Whether you choose the Grilled Kobe Beef
Flat Iron, The Walleye, Bison Rib Eye, Filet
Mignon or New Zealand Langoustines,
you’ll find the presentation rivals that of any
five star restaurants in New York. Port Chef
Kyle Stumpf believes it is important to “use
locally produced food whenever possible.
The chicken is free-range organic, the Bison
comes from North Dakota and Minnesota,
and the steelhead trout is from off the Coast
of Washington. I was inspired by a West
Coast influence when I created this unique
menu,” says Stumpf. You will be too!
Be sure to leave plenty of room for dessert.
Try the chef’s favorite, the Guinness
Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ice
Cream, Toasted Pistachios and Jameson
Syrup. Sample the apple strudel, banana
S’mores, Orange Flower Honey Crème
Brulee or some good old fashioned coffee and donuts; cinnamon
sugar dusted fresh cake donuts, French vanilla Ice Cream, and cup
of whipped espresso; a great way to top off any meal.
The only thing this Chef was remiss in when creating his superb
menu was creating smaller portions so guests can taste everything!
The Port Restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to
9 p.m. For dinner reservations or more information call 800-2521875 or visit their website www.st.-james-hotel.com. ∆
Port Chef Kyle Stumpf believes it is important to “use locally produced food whenever possible.” The
chicken is free-range organic, the Bison comes from North Dakota and Minnesota, and the steelhead trout is
from off the Coast of Washington.
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Serving the St. Croix Valley Area for 25 Years
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By Annie Rother
At about the age of six months, a
child begins to understand he is
a human being, separate from his
Identify Your
Parenting Pattern
Increase the odds of raising a responsible child
mother and father. From this age
on,
the
techniques
used in parenting will
reflect in the rest of
your child’s life and
within
your
family
unit. Listed below are
three basic parenting
styles.
What pattern
do you follow?
No parenting strategy
is foolproof; however,
consistent applications
of positive parenting
will build a strong
foundation and
Helicopter Parents make a lot of wind, noise, vibration, and do
not go very far. They hover, rescue, and protect their child from teachers,
playmates, and other apparently hostile elements, never allowing their
child to make decisions, fail or deal with consequences of their actions.
The message given to children by helicopter parents is, “you are fragile
and cannot make it without me.” Often, out of “love”, these parents
refrain from imposing any discipline because it also hurts them.
increase the odds of
raising a responsible
child that will carry
the pattern into future
generations.
Drill Sergeant Parents feel that children will be better in the long
run if they are forthright and bark control, “do it or else you’re grounded!”
Children of drill sergeant parents do not know how to make decisions.
They have been ordered around all their lives. Drill sergeants frequently
use punishment for their child’s mistakes. However, the real world does
not generally operate on punishment, it operates on consequences.
Resentment is the common reaction from children with drill sergeant
parents. These parents eventually discover that when they punish their
teens they provide them with a great escape valve; an escape from the
consequences of their actions.
Consultant Parents ask questions and offer choices instead of
telling their children what to do. They establish options with limits.
They guide the child to make their own decisions, and when necessary,
learn from the positive and/or negative consequences it may bring.
Consultants do not dictate, they advise. They do not give orders or
impose grounding. They rarely get mad and shout at their children. They
Parenting Continued on page 55
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VALLEY CUISINE
Check out these sumptuous recipes from Chef Kyle Stumpf of the Port Restaurant in
the St. James Hotel located in historic Red Wing, MN. For the chocolate lover in you
try the Guinness Chocolate Lava Cake, Chocolate Marquis with Passion Fruit Sorbet
and Hazelnut Crunch, Chocolate Kahlua Crème Brulée or the Port Poached Pears
with Honey Whipped Mascarpone and Bourbon Spiked Chocolate Ganache - this is
extreme chocolate at its best! The best is still to come, top off the evening with The
Happy Ending Martini.
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guinness chocolate lava cake
Lava Cake
6 oz. bittersweet chocolate
2½ oz. butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups Guinness
Grease and flour custard cups. Reduce Guinness with
sugar to a thick syrup. Melt the chocolates and butter in a
double boiler. Add egg mixture chocolate mixture. Stir in
flour. Stir in Guinness. Divide the batter evenly among the
custard cups. Place in the oven and bake until the edges
should be firm but the center will be runny. Run a knife
around the edges to loosen and invert onto dessert plates.
Ice Cream
Heat 1 quart cream with 1 cup sugar.
Temper 10 egg yolks with cream and put back on the
stove stirring constantly till it starts to thicken.
Add about half a cup of Bailey’s.
Completely cool and put in ice cream machine and
then freeze.
Syrup
Heat a cup of Irish whiskey and burn off alcohol.
Add 1/4 cup of sugar and make syrup, cool, and put
in squeeze bottle.
To finish
Lay syrup on plate
Put cake down on the plate
Put a red scoop of ice cream on the cake.
Garnish with toasted, crushed pistachios
chocolate marquis with passion
fruit sorbet and hazelnut crunch
For the Marquis
9 oz. chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
2 egg yolks
1 egg
2 oz. honey
1 tbsp. sugar
Melt your chocolate on a double boiler. Bring your honey
to a boil. Combine your eggs and sugar and beat on high
till light and fluffy. Add hot honey to egg mixture while
beating and whip until cool. Fold in chocolate and whip
cream to soft peaks. Fold in cream. Put mixture in an 8”
by 8” pan and let set in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
For the Hazelnut Crunch
1 cup Hazelnuts blanched with no skins
1 egg white
¼ cup sugar
Whip egg whites with sugar until light and frothy. Toss
hazelnuts with just enough egg mixture to coat. Place on
a sheet pan coated with a silpat or pan sprayed parchment
paper. Cook in a 350 degree oven stirring every couple
minutes. Pull hazelnuts out after hazelnuts are dry, just
before they turn brown. Once cool pulse hazelnuts in
food processor a couple times.
For the Passion Fruit Sorbet
½ cup sugar
2 ½ cups passion fruit juice
1/3 cup lime juice
Combine the sugar and passion fruit juice and bring to a
boil. Cool this mixture in the refrigerator until completely
cool. Add lime Juice. Put mixture in ice cream maker
according to manufacturer’s instructions. Put in container
and freeze till completely set.
To serve Cut Marquis into a rectangle and set on
plate. Put a small scoop of sorbet next to the Marquis.
Top Marquis, sorbet, and a little around the plate with
hazelnuts and serve.
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chocolate kahlua crEme brulee
2 cups heavy cream
1 vanilla bean
2 tbsp. sugar
6 oz. chocolate
5 egg yolks
2 oz. Kahlua liqueur
Sugar in the raw for topping
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Mix the cream and vanilla bean together in a double
boiler. Heat the mixture until simmering. Remove the
vanilla bean.
Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a mixing
bowl. Slowly pour the chocolate cream into the egg mix,
continuously whisking. Add in your Kahlua. Pour into 6
(4-ounce) custard dishes. Place in a large baking pan and
add enough water to come up halfway up the sides of the
cups. Bake until the custard is set, about 1 hour. Remove
from the water and cool. Cover and refrigerate. Sprinkle
1 tablespoon of sugar in the raw on top of each one and
with a brulee torch, caramelize the top and serve.
The Happy Ending Martini
2 oz. Godiva Chocolate liqueur
½ oz. Chambord
½ oz. Nocello liqueur (can us Frangelico to sub)
1 1/2 oz. Stoli Vanilla
To Serve
Lace the rim of two martini glasses with a mixture of
half cocoa powder and half sugar. Shake ingredients in
a martini shaker filled with ice. Pour and serve.
Port Poached Pears with
Honey Whipped Mascarpone
and Bourbon Spiked Chocolate
Ganache
For Pears
1 bottle tawny port
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
3 pears halved, peeled, and cored with a
melon baller
Bring all ingredients except pears to a boil. Reduce heat
to a simmer and add pears. Cover and simmer till pears
are tender but not falling apart. Cool in refrigerator.
Reduce poaching liquid to a syrup.
For Ganache
Pour 1 cup of hot heavy cream over 1/3 pound of
chocolate chips. Add 2 oz. bourbon. Serve warm.
For Mascarpone
Whip 1 cup mascarpone cheese with 2 oz. honey.
To Serve
Cut a small straight cut off the rounded side of the pear
so it can stand upright. Stuff the holes left from coring
the pears with whipped mascarpone. Pour ganache on
plate and set pear on ganache. Drizzle a little port syrup
over the pear and serve.
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Valley Connections
e your
x phorizons
and
Recently, while sitting at the coffee shop I overheard a woman say,
“I need to get out and network more.” I found this to be one piece
of advice that every woman should take when looking to build their
brand, start a business, or expand business and contacts. Not many
are aware of the endless networking opportunities that the Valley
area and beyond have to offer.
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By Lindsay Draz
Teresa Thomas-Carrol, director of Women in Networking, a
Minnesota based organization, says that networking is a
“cost effective way to build brand and visibility.”
In 2006, the Center for Women’s Business Research reported that
there are 10.4 million privately held firms in the United States with 50
percent or more owned by women. “Women are opening businesses
at twice the rate of their male counterparts. It’s the fastest growing
segment of the U.S. economy,” says author Susan Wilson Solovic
who wrote, The Girls Guide to Building a Million Dollar Business.
The Valley area claims a wide variety of networking opportunities
for business women to expand their business and network contacts.
Your local Chamber of Commerce is a great starting point to find
networking opportunities within your community and they will
connect you with other businesses in the area. Additionally, there are
individual organizations that are exclusive to business women. These
niche networking organizations provide new contacts, education, the
opportunity to grow as an individual or a business, and offer support.
Check out our featured list.
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
• Cottage grove Chamber of Commerce
• Women’s Business Development Group
Visit: www.cottagegrovechamber.org
• SON – Success Oriented Network
Visit: www.successorientednetworking.com/cottage_grove.html
Hastings, Minnesota
• Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
Visit: www.hastingsmn.org
Hudson, Wisconsin
• Hudson Chamber of Commerce Networking Opportunities
-Good Morning Hudson
-Business Spotlights
Visit: www.hudsonwi.org/aboutus.php and click on the network link
• Professional Women’s Network-St Croix Valley
Visit: www.pwnscv.com
• St. Croix Valley Business Alliance
Visit: www.stcvba.org
• The Heartlink Network
Visit: www.theheartlinknetwork.com
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
• The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Visit: www.ilovestillwater.com
MenomonIE, Wisconsin
• Menomonie Chamber of Commerce Networking
Opportunities
-Business after Hours
-Good Morning Menomonie
-Leadership Luncheon
Visit: www.menomoniechamber.org/networking/
New Richmond, Wisconsin
• New Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Visit: www.newrichmondchamber.org
Prescott, Wisconsin
• Prescott Chamber of Commerce
Visit: www.prescottwi.com
Red Wing, Minnesota
• Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce
Visit: www.redwingchamber.com
River Falls, Wisconsin
• River Falls Chamber of Commerce
-Business Breakfasts
-Chamber Coffee
Visit: www.rfchamber.com
• Women of the St. Croix River Valley (Hudson and River
Falls Meeting)
Visit: http://www.meetup.com/Women-of-the-St-Croix-
River-Valley/
• River Falls Business Women’s Network
Contact: Cindy Kusilek - [email protected]
Stillwater, Minnesota
• The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
The primary service area for the Greater Stillwater Area
Chamber of Commerce is Stillwater, Oak Park Heights,
Bayport, and Lake Elmo.
• Women’s Business Bridge
Visit: www.ilovestillwater.com
Many networking organizations offer events that feature classes
and guest speakers discussing various topics to educate and assist
business people and owners with growth. ∆
Motivational Marketing Group
Based in New Richmond, Wisconsin, Motivational
Marketing Group is a non-profit group of area businesses.
To learn more visit www.motivationalmarketinggroup.com
Women in Networking
St Paul/ Minneapolis Minnesota
“Women in Networking (WIN) is a Twin Cities based
organization in which women in business encourage one
another’s professional growth and business success. Our
members are a mix of female entrepreneurs, business
owners, and key players in business-to-business services.”
To learn more about this organization visit
www.mnwin.org
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secrets to
Staging your home
By Teri Larsen
IMPROVE THE LOOK OF YOUR HOME
BEFORE THE SALE
Staging your home before listing it with a real estate agent is an essential step in
getting the most money from your sale. Home staging requires you to look at your
home from the buyer’s perspective. Buyers want the most for their money, and home
staging will make your home look larger, cleaner, and more appealing.
If you plan to sell your home in the near future, the prospect can seem overwhelming. Our economy, while it may
be on the road to recovery, is doing homeowners no favors when it comes to selling their property. From minor
changes, such as rearranging furniture and removing clutter, to major home improvement projects, studies show that
staged homes sell more quickly and for more money.
Remove and Rearrange
The most important element in staging a home for sale requires little or no financial investment. Many homes are
full of clutter, seasonal clothing and stored items that need to be removed. Simply packing these things in boxes
and removing them from the property can make your home look larger, fresher and cleaner. In addition, closets will
appear bigger, making them an asset to the property.
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When you make the decision to sell your home, you must detach
yourself from the property. It is no longer your family home; rather,
it is a commodity that needs to be sold for top dollar. Part of letting
go is packing up your family photos. By removing them and hiding
personal items from sight, potential buyers can better imagine
themselves living in your home.
While replacing your furniture may not be an option, painting some
of the walls is certainly within the realm of reason. Select a light
neutral tone, perhaps a warm beige or pale gold, which works with
your existing décor. This is especially important if your walls are
currently painted in dark or saturated colors such as chocolate brown
or lime green, as these may turn off some buyers.
Another budget-friendly way to make your home stand out to
buyers is to clean your home thoroughly. Kitchens and bathrooms,
especially, need to be spotless. Don’t forget to shine up the faucets,
dust the ceiling fans and vents, refresh shower curtains and rugs,
and wipe the smudges from the walls. If deep cleaning your home
is difficult for you, consider hiring a cleaning service to bring your
home back to its very best.
Even if your walls are already neutral, a fresh coat of paint will
make everything feel new again. Patch any nail holes and make
minor repairs before painting to be sure your walls are in excellent
condition. For the investment of just a can of paint and some of
your time, your home’s interior will feel clean and ready to welcome
buyers.
When staging your home for sale, the emphasis is not on how you live
in the home, but rather on how the home looks to potential buyers.
Therefore, consider removing some of the furniture from each room
in your home. The goal is to create an open feel, and to make the
rooms feel as large as possible. Buyers want to move through each
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should be relocated or removed.
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The interior colors and décor in your home need to appeal to the
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Tower of Belem (Torre de Belem), Lisbon, Portugal (Page 48) Built in 1515 as a fortress to guard
the entrance to Lisbon’s harbor, the Belem Tower is a monument to Portugal's Age of Discovery.
The impressive stonework features various historical figures plus Moorish-style watchtowers,
arcaded windows, Venetian-style loggias and a statue of Our Lady of Safe Homecoming, a symbol of
protection for sailors.
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Portugal
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Visit picturesque
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By Lauren Hopkins
Portugal is one of the oldest countries in all Europe, renowned
for its outstanding monuments, castles and churches, plus its
pristine countryside. Your adventure begins in Lisbon, the
capital city. The architecture here is simply amazing.
Built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's
harbor, the Belem Tower (www.mosteirojeronimos.pt/
english/index_torre.html) is a monument to Portugal's Age
of Discovery. The impressive stonework features various
historical figures plus Moorish-style watchtowers, arcaded
windows, Venetian-style loggias, and a statue of Our Lady of
Safe Homecoming, a symbol of protection for sailors.
Architecture buffs won't want to miss a trip to The Jeronimos
Monastery
(www.mosteirojeronimos.pt/english/index_
mosteiro.html), the most impressive symbol of Portugal's
power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. The cloisters
are magnificent, each column differently carved with coils
of rope, sea monsters, and coral which demonstrates the
importance of sea exploration at that time.
If it rains during your trip, don't worry. There are many
museums that are fascinating to explore. The Gulbenkian
Museum (www.museu.gulbenkian.pt) features a magnificent
collection of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Asian, and
European art. Some don't-miss pieces include a gold Egyptian
mummy mask, a 2,700-year-old alabaster bowl, a series of
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bronze cats, an incredible collection of Hellenic coins, rare
pieces of Chinese porcelain, Japanese prints and rich 16th and
17th century Persian tapestries.
For modern masterpieces, visit the cutting-edge Design
Museum, which is now the Design and Fashion Museum or
simply MuDe, which means ''change'' in Portuguese (www.
mude.pt). The design collection consists of works by more
than 200 designers representing trends in design from around
the world. There are works by design icons such as Jean Paul
Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, and Yves Saint Laurent. In
addition to fashion, there are innovative furnishings, glass, and
jewelry from 1937 to the present.
Portugal's indigent music style is called Fado — a melancholic
sound which was born in Lisbon's old quarters. There are many
''Fado Houses'' — restaurants and taverns which feature both
amateur and professional performers. The most authentic ones
are found in Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon. Here you will
find narrow streets and small squares, perfect for browsing for
leather goods, plus some of the most historic attractions. Visit
the Castle of São Jorge (www.castelosaojorge.egeac.pt) for the
city's most gorgeous views. About 200 miles north of Lisbon, Porto is the country´s second
largest city and where port wine originated. The district of
Porto boasts many beautiful towns ideal for day trips. Along
the coast, holiday resorts like the trendy beach of Espinho, busy
ports like Matosinhos, with delicious seafood, or traditional fishing
towns like Póvoa de Varzim. In Amarante, you'll find 17th century
mansions overlooking the river and sweet egg pastries called ''papos
de anjo'' (angel bellies).
Right next to Porto is Vila Nova de Gaia, where you can visit the
lodges where Port wine is blended and aged and where you can taste
the different varieties. Take a tour of the Sandeman Cellars (www.
sandeman.eu), one of the world's oldest wine brands. You'll enjoy
tastings and a behind-the-scenes look at how port wine is made.
A drive through the Duoro Valley reveals beautiful, unspoiled
countryside. You will see vineyards for miles. Another exciting
outing is a river cruise along the Rio Douro. Afterwards, enjoy lunch
or dinner at one of the many alfresco restaurants along the riverfront.
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here. The furnishings and decor are very ornate. The menu includes
traditional Portuguese fare, including the Francesinha, a sandwich
which originated in Porto. It has thick bread, ham, sausage and other
meats covered in melted cheese with tomato and beer sauce.
Portugal is a spot that has it all — inspiring attractions, mesmerizing
music, tasty food and more. Enjoy an exciting visit to this picturesque
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Longing for a walk in the sun? Tired of seeing piles of dirty snow? Whether you love winter or loathe it, spending
time in the snowy outdoors lifts your mood and makes waiting for spring go that much faster.
By Donna Karis
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Many state and county parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin are open
during the winter with miles of trails, scenic views and potential
wildlife sightings. So dress for the weather and enjoy the last few
weeks of winter. Here are five parks in the Valley area where you’ll
find outside fun and white snow.
Most of the routes are easy and run through wooded areas or the
prairies of native big bluestem prairie grass, including a picturesque
view atop the bluff overlooking the St. Croix River. Two difficult
trails run along the scenic Kinnickinnic River Valley and pass the
beaver dams. Visit www.stateparks.com.
Afton State Park
If you would like to try snowshoes without purchasing a pair, rent
some for a day courtesy of Afton State Park and take a jaunt along
their four miles of snowshoe trails. Or take a snowshoe running class
that is offered in February.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
On the Minnesota bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River five
miles south of Afton, the park offers some challenging trails for
intermediate to advanced cross-country skiers due to the steep
terrain, but also has a beginner route among their 18 miles of trails.
Visit www.mnstateparks.info.
Kinnickinnic State Park
Winter access to the 1,200-acre park located nine miles south of
Hudson, Wisconsin is limited to snowshoes, skiing and hiking. Park at
the entrance gate and use the nearly seven miles of non-groomed trails.
The Reserve’s 2,200 acres has gently rolling hills with trails through
forest, prairie, and passing along the waterfront. Twelve miles of the
park’s 20-mile trail system is groomed for cross-country ski use,
appropriate for beginner to intermediate skill levels. A two-mile trail
is available for snowshoers, pet walkers, and hikers. Keep a watchful
eye out for pheasants, weasels, red fox, woodpeckers, and other
wildlife.
Check the on-line calendar for beginner snowshoe and cross-country
ski lessons offered in February. Take a break to warm yourself at the
ski shelter with a wood-burning stove. The Minnesota park sits a
mile north of Interstate 94 from the County Road 19 exit, nine miles
from the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. Visit www.co.washington.
mn.us/info_for_residents/parks_division.
Winter Fun Continued on page 55
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good reads
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
“A Purse of Your
Own”
Nobody has to tell you that the economy
is uncertain. You live it.
You’d like to make your money go in
a different direction but as far as you’re
concerned, financial information might as
well be written in Greek. But there’s help: if
you just don’t get it, get “A Purse of Your
Own” by Deborah Owens.
You’ve never invested in stocks because
it’s scary, right? It’s hard to understand, and
besides – you don’t have the money in the
first place.
Wrong, says Owens. Take baby steps.
Begin by looking at your assets, liabilities,
and overall budget. When everything’s
written down, you might be surprised to see
that you can shave a little money here or
there to invest. Even $5 a week can turn into
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thousands of dollars in profits if you have
the patience.
So how to get started? You can buy
stocks online or you can use a broker; there
are advantages and disadvantages to both. In
either case, Owens says, a financial advisor
may be your portfolio’s BFF.
Tired of seeing your money disappear?
Then dig in your purse, sharpen your pencil,
and get ready to learn how to stop the drain
by reading this book.
Using analogies that are easy-tounderstand, author Deborah Owens starts
from the beginning and moves through the
various ways to invest and save, how to
utilize an investing club for support, and
how to think like a wealthy woman. Owens’
advice is solid, real, and a little outsidethe-box, which makes the entire finance
industry seem seriously fun.
Even if you’ve only got a few dollars to
spare but you want to see it grow, “A Purse
of Your Own” is a book to bag. Invest a few
dollars in it, and you’ll soon be investing
like a pro.
“Medicine in
Translation”
For several months now, you’ve been
keeping a tight eye on Washington. This
health-care debate has your attention and
you’ve got definite opinions.
You’ve also got questions. How, for
instance, will reform affect you and your
family? And how will it affect your wallet
when taxes are used to insure the uninsured?
Before you dwell on that last concern, read
“Medicine in Translation” by Danielle Ofri.
Every Monday after lunchtime, Dr. Danielle
Ofri has an appointment with someone whose
injuries are unimaginable. Registered with the
Survivors of Torture program (or SOT), these
patients have seen devastating horrors and
their scars run far deeper than the physical.
As a physician at New York’s Bellevue
Hospital, Ofri cares for more than just SOT
patients. Most of her patients speak English,
more or less, but some require translators,
which could be frustrating. More frustrating
is the unknown: does someone legitimately
need medication or is he dealing it?
Timely, beautiful, and heartbreaking,
“Medicine in Translation” couldn’t have been
published at a better time. When it seems that
health care (and lack thereof) is on everyone’s
mind, this book adds a quiet reminder of so much.
Author Danielle Ofri, herself the child of
immigrants, writes with humanity, poignancy,
and a shot of humor in this book. I was
astounded at some of the stories that Ofri
gently teased from people who would really
rather forget, and I loved the way she wove
her own journey in with that of her patients. I
shuddered while reading this book, I smiled,
and I can’t wait for her next one.
If you’re concerned about health care for the
most hidden of society or if you just want a book
to make you think, pick up this one. “Medicine
in Translation” is just what the doctor ordered.
“Angel of Death Row”
You thought you knew your rights.
You’ve seen every episode of “Perry Mason” and “CSI” and
you know what goes on in front of a judge.
So when you were arrested, you
figured you’d be back at work, quicklike. No big deal. You didn’t do
whatever they say you did and you’re
innocent until proven guilty, right?
Wrong. And in some states, that
cockiness can get you killed, as you’ll
see in “Angel of Death Row” by
Andrea D. Lyon.
Growing up in Chicago, Andrea Lyon
always had a book in her hand. Her
assertive nerdiness made her the butt of
jokes and teasing, which in turn gave her empathy for the underdog.
Later, with a nod toward that empathy, she became a lawyer.
Lyon weaves personal biography with passionate work by
recalling some of her most-memorable cases in this book.
Author Andrea D. Lyon is feisty and can see the humor in
many situations, but she’s dead serious about saving lives on
death row, which makes this book both pleasant to read and an
edge-of-your-seat real-life scare. Lyon explains what goes on
behind-the-scenes in a life-or-death trial and in doing so, also
explains why she works to save criminals that most people don’t
think are worth saving.
No matter on which side of the death penalty fence you sit, if
you’re looking for a book with humanity and heart, “Angel of
Death Row” is positively heavenly.
“Men want Sex & Women
need Love”
When it comes to members of the opposite sex, it’s all about
numbers. You want him to have a nice six-pack and bench-press
200 lbs. She should measure 36-24-36. He should be six-two. She
should be five-eight.
And if you can’t find your
Number One? You end up feeling
like a zero.
But why are we attracted to a
certain eye color, a lopsided smile,
or silky hair? Get some insight by
reading “Why Men Want Sex and
Women Need Love” by Allan and
Barbara Pease.
From earliest childhood, we’re
taught that A Special Someone is out
there for each of us.
But then, eventually reality
sets in. He always wants sex. She’s unappreciated. She talks about
feelings but he never talks to her.
So how can you make attraction – and love – last?
I had such high hopes for “Why Men Want Sex and Women
Need Love”. True, the information in this book isn’t very new but,
when coupled with scientific data and solid advice, it felt fresh.
The problem is that the good is cancelled out by the bad:
specifically, an overabundance of old, sometimes insulting and even
horrifying out-of-place jokes and an awful lot of overgeneralization.
If you can separate the useful from the chaff, you’ll like this
book. But if you’re seriously tired of being a Party of One, there are
better relationship books out there.
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Parenting Continued from page 37
They seldom perform rescue missions, and they do not allow
themselves to be manipulated or abused. They do offer
empathy and understanding. To be an effective consultant
parent requires not only changes in the tools and techniques
of parent/child interaction, but also a very important and basic
shift in attitude.
There are six principles that will aid parents to discipline
children in such a way as to control the immediate situation,
provide the child a sense of safety and security, yet lead the
child toward self-discipline.
1. Always use the least control necessary to succeed.
2. Never intentionally embarrass, degrade or humiliate a child.
3. Have the child help determine the nature of the consequence.
4. Never punish out of anger.
5. Never threaten a consequence you cannot or are not willing to enforce.
6. Direct your actions toward the behavior of the child, not the child himself.
No parenting strategy is foolproof; however, consistent
applications of positive parenting will build a strong foundation
and increase the odds of raising a responsible child that will
carry the pattern into future generations.
Annie Rother has a rich history on a city, county and state level and is a
strong advocate for child care and family issues. She currently is manager
of Prescott Checks, Inc. and owner of Lookin Good; hair, tan, fashion and
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Winter Fun Continued from page 51
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
This Washington County, Minnesota park runs adjacent to the St.
Croix River with nearly 600 acres of upland fields, wooded ravines,
bluffs and 3,800 feet of shoreline along the river. Seven miles north of
Hastings, the scenic park offers six miles of cross-country ski trails.
Visit www.co.washington.mn.us/info_for_residents/parks_division.
Willow River State Park
Sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and hiking are enjoyed at
the 2,900-acre Willow River State Park located five miles northeast
of Hudson, Wisconsin.
Bird-watchers will spy chickadees, trumpeter swans, eagles and even
robins that winter along Willow Falls and may find whitetail deer
through the wooded trails.
Two miles of hard packed trails along the river are open to dog
walking, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and hiking. Another nine miles
of cross-country ski trails are groomed for skate and traditional stride
style skiing. There’s a sledding hill near the Nature Center classroom
that doubles as a warming house on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit
www.stateparks.com.
Pick up a trail map at the park’s office, where you may also purchase
the required day or annual vehicle permit. In addition, Minnesota
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Watch Out for these Food Additives
By Dr. Jennifer Krohn-Shupe
W
With all the options at the supermarket today, it’s no wonder that
a good many consumers feel overwhelmed when they walk through
those sliding doors. The aisles are filled with products extolling
their virtues and promising a better life if one only chooses Brand X
over Brand Y. Bright colors designed to grab your attention (not to
mention your children’s) are on display at every turn, and coupons
print out as you walk by. You
also have to be concerned with
what’s IN the box.
Artificial food additives color,
flavor and preserve the foods
our families eat. Unfortunately,
they’ve been linked to high
cholesterol, diabetes, cancer,
heart disease and more. Use this
short guide to limit your exposure
and your risk.
High Fructose Corn
Syrup (HFCS):
This was
developed in the 1970’s because
it was cheaper than cane and beet
sugar. It is easier to blend into
beverages, maintains sweetness,
prevents freezer burn, and
reduces crystallization. With a
high glycemic index, it converts
to fat more readily than any
other sugar. HFCS also alters
the metabolic rate in a way that
favors fat storage, and research
suggests that it is a major factor of obesity. HFCS increases the risk
for type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, strokes and cancer, and is
not easily metabolized by the liver.
Partially Hydrogenated Oil: This is a semi-solid
shortening made from liquid oils by reacting them with hydrogen.
It contains high levels of trans fats, and gives baked goods and
snacks a longer shelf life. It is used to make oils stay in the food and
sometimes is called “plastic fat.” It is used in more than 40,000 food
products in the U.S. according to the Center for Science in the Public
Interest. Trans fats decrease good cholesterol and increase harmful
LDL cholesterol, which contributes to heart disease.
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate): MSG is an amino
acid flavor enhancer. Flavor enhancers are believed to stimulate
the appetite, contributing to obesity. They are used mainly in
restaurant food, salad dressing, chips, frozen entrees, and soups.
Sensitivities to MSG include headaches, nausea, weakness,
wheezing, edema, and change in heart rate. In research studies,
they have destroyed nerve cells.
Artificial Sweeteners: Aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet)
can cause sensitivities resulting
in headaches, dizziness, and
hallucinations. Saccharin has
resulted in cancer of the uterus,
ovaries, skin, blood vessels,
and other organs in lab rats.
Sucralose (Splenda) is an artificial
sweetener used in diet foods and
is made by chemically reacting
sugar with chlorine. Sorbitol is
a sweetener used as a thickening
agent, which maintains moisture
in dietetic drinks, foods, candy,
and chewing gum, and commonly
has a laxative effect. These
neurotoxic chemical additives
directly harm nerve cells, overexciting them to the point of cell
death.
Sodium
Nitrite
and Nitrate:
These
are preservatives used in
preserving,
coloring,
and
flavoring cured meats and
fish. They prevent botulism and are a color fixative. Sodium
nitrites/nitrates combine with chemicals in the stomach to form
nitrosamine, a highly carcinogenic substance.
Obviously there are more factors to consider when shopping
for food than are detailed in this short article, and you may have
more questions than the ones discussed here. There are many
websites where you can research items that are found on food
labels. For more information you can visit www.treelight.com/
health/nutrition, www.fda.gov/food/foodingredientspackaging,
www.foodnavigator.com. A good rule of thumb is if you don’t
know what an ingredient is, don’t eat it.
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families eat. Unfortunately, they’ve been linked to high cholesterol, diabetes,
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