Q: Why did you decide to start your own business?
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Q: Why did you decide to start your own business?
MARCH/APRIL 2010 COMPLIMENTARY s usines ns B n i n e Wome • R aingard ird ling ldly B Bicyc • The Wor e e Glob us ng i h t t l i s s u Q ro cio ing Ac chester-Li h c a e R Ro shes • Fashion a l F t g Ho Sprin RWmagazine.com Megan~ Orthodontics and Whitening • Dr. Perry has been doing smile make-overs for over 20 years. • Dr. Perry has been a certified Invisalign® provider for over five years. • Was featured on KTTC in 2003 with his computerized one-visit Cerec Crown procedure. • Dr. Perry has been placing Lumineer™ veneers since 1997. • The first dentist in SE Minnesota with the new “Water Lase” dental laser for doing pain free smile lifts during cosmetic make-overs and fillings without Novocain. • Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Phillip G. Perry, DDS • Has trained with the top cosmetic educators in the country. 1. The Center for Esthetic Excellence. 2. 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ASK JILL Peek at the spring fashion forecast with image consultant Jill Krieger Swanson. 14 ROCHESTER-LICIOUS The city’s best-kept-secret desserts. HOME & GARDEN FRENCH COUNTRY KITCHEN A remodel blends existing themes for a seamless look. PIECING TOGETHER THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE PASSION Quilting brings joy and staying power. By Margo Stich By Penny Marshall By Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum HEALTHY LIVING CHOOSING VICTORY Join the bicycling community that tackles 100 gravel miles each May. REALIZE RAINGARDENS ROCHESTER Preventing pollution through beautification. By Margo Stich By Stephanie Wittmer OVARIAN CANCER Learn the symptoms and meet the survivors. By Patti Dolan 63 66 By Emily Watkins HUMOR ONE EYE OPEN By Stephanie Wittmer 43 47 78 12 PERSONAL GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SKINCARE Q&A with Jessica Amos of Hair Studio 52. 35 PROFESSIONAL REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES Amanda Mikhail is an IBM hardware engineer with 19 patents to her name. By Jennifer M. Gangloff 16 WOMEN IN BUSINESS Meet six business owners who are making reverie a reality. By Gina Depuydt 19 RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 5 MARCH/APRIL 2010 Photo by Fagan Studios. 31 PROFESSIONAL BADGE OF HONOR The Girl Scouts recognize Dr. Patricia Simmons as a Woman of Distinction. By Amy Brase 27 TO GIVE IS BETTER THAN TO RECEIVE National Philanthropy Day recognizes outstanding contributors. By Suzanne Novak 31 TRAVEL REACHING ACROSS THE GLOBE Rochester’s partner cities promote friendship and peace. By Katherine Shine 55 CANNON FALLS A stop worth making...a community to watch. By Margo Stich 60 6 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com 60 • Open 7 days a week • Tours of the Somerby Golf Club • Many new Models to Tour AMENITIES: Social Membership • Fitness Center • Spa Sauna • Tennis • Swimming & Kids Wading Pool Family Activities • The CHOPHOUSE Restaurant & Lounge • Member Grill • Fireside Patio Ice Rink & Warming House • Kids Klub Men’s & Women’s Clubrooms • & so much more! Visit Somerby. com for More Information Somerby Realty 507.775.0040 Somerby Golf Club 507.775.3700 Located Just Minutes West of Rochester on Hwy 14 in Byron, MN RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 7 Subaru is pleased to announce that the Outback was recently named Motor Trend’s 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year, making Subaru the first car company to take home Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility of the Year twice in a row. Looks like a little love can go a long way. Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru. ® ® Outback® with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Well-equipped at $22,995.† See more at subaru.com KEEPING YOU ON THE MOVE Subaru is a proud partner of Leave No Trace and a proud supporter of National River Cleanup. †MSRP excludes destination and delivery charges, tax, title and registration fees. Dealer sets actual price. Outback 2.5i Premium pictured has an MSRP of $25,295. from the editor MAGAZINE Issue 58, Volume 10, Number 1 MARCH/APRIL 2010 publishers Jorrie L. Hansen, MBA Doug Solinger editor Ellington Miller design director Rue Wiegand layout designer Emily Benike GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kate Brue assistant editor Margo Stich marketing account manager Tracy Nielsen Community Relations Susan Franken Marketing Admin Assistant Debbie Thompson COPY EDITORS Dylan Adams & Ashley Pikel photography Fagan Studios Olive Juice Studios Rochester Women is published six times per year by Women Communications, L.L.C., P.O. Box 5986, Rochester, MN 55903 Subscriptions available for $18 per year (six issues). Send check to the address above. All unsolicited manuscripts must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Rochester Women assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. ©2010 Women Communications, L.L.C. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Rochester Women magazine does not necessarily endorse the claims or contents of advertising or editorial materials. W hat have the last 10 years given you? A new home? A new spouse? A fresh start? A child? A grandchild? A new job? Retirement? An empty nest, finally? Ten years ago, I was nine months into my new life in Rochester, having recently graduated from college. I joined the community band, took a few Community Education classes, volunteered on my new company’s social committee, and I picked up the first issue of Rochester Women magazine. Then, my life changed. I became a writer for the magazine, and four years later I was editor. Without a doubt, my favorite part of the job has been meeting and telling the stories of the diverse and inspirational women in our community. But throughout these 10 years and 58 issues, Rochester Women has been more than a venue for storytelling. This magazine has been a “yes” for dozens of writers hoping to see their first byline. (This issue alone debuts two writers.) It has been a mentorship or internship for 15 high school and college students wondering if journalism is a career worth pursuing. It has been an award for 35 women who were bestowed the Extraordinary Rochester Women Award. It has been a successful voice for advertisers wanting to promote their services and products to household decision-makers. It has been a connection for many readers who identify with what they read. Sometimes we hear from them; often we don’t. Now, we would like to hear from you. How has Rochester Women magazine impacted our community? Go to RWmagazine.com and tell us for a chance to win 10 tickets to the Suzanne Vega concert and a limousine ride for 10 people to and from the venue on Thursday, April 22. On behalf of Rochester Women magazine, I want to thank our writers, photographers, advertisers, features and readers for a decade of memorable storytelling. It takes all of us to make this publication successful. The last 10 years have given me a magazine that feels more like a calling. What has this magazine given you? Printed in the U.S.A. Rochester Women is a member of the Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association, Rochester Area Builders, Inc. and the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. 507-529-5385 RWmagazine.com [email protected] For advertising information: 507-951-3496, 507-753-9935 Corrections We apologize for the incorrect spelling of the name of jeweler Bernie Benavidez in the “Bejeweled” article in the January/February issue. The Warm Spinach and Mushroom Dip recipe in the January/February issue omitted the mushrooms. It should include 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced. Find the corrected recipe on our Facebook page. We want to hear from you! Send comments, suggestions, ideas or original recipes to: Rochester Women Editor, P.O. Box 5986, Rochester, MN 55903-5986 or e-mail: [email protected]. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 9 n the know in the know in the know in the know in the know in the know in the know in the know The 6th Annual Artists’ Clearing House March 27 & 28, Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota Six regional women artists will gather for one weekend to offer an exclusive selection of original art, photographic prints, jewelry, pottery, textiles and more. Here’s your chance to decorate your home or stock up on unique gifts at bargain prices! In addition, you will find amazing discounts of up to 75 percent on select merchandise at Crossings. We’re cleaning up, and so will you. Participating artists are Amy Giannini, Becky Jokela, Jeanne Licari, Loretta Verbout, Renee Nation & Stacy Drenkhahn. Information at Scarf by Renee Nation. crossingsatcarnegie.com. Tour de Habitat Bolder Options Bolder Options is an activity-based, one-on-one youth mentoring program. We use running and biking, academic goal-setting and volunteerism to build self-esteem and encourage healthy habits in youth ages 10 to 14. Bolder Options is coming to Rochester this spring. We are looking for active, caring mentors. For more information, visit bolderoptions.org or contact Teresa Byland, Rochester regional director, at 507-993-3727 or [email protected] April 10, Rochester Athletic Club Women race in a stationary bike competition to raise money to build Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity’s 60th house in the Rochester area. Team level: Six cyclists each ride a stationary bike in 15-minute intervals, relay format. Individual level: Individuals are challenged to bike for up to 3 hours. T-shirts will be given to all participants. Prizes will be awarded for the most money raised and craziest outfits. Register as a team or individual at firstgiving.com/RAHH. For more information, visit rahh.org or call 507-252-0849. International Women’s Day Monday, March 8, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., Assisi Heights Spirituality Center Join us for a light supper followed by a panel presentation by Rochester women who will share their personal stories of bettering the lives of women in our community. Seating is limited. $15 per person. Contact Carol Marie Hemish, SSND at 507-280-2195 or [email protected] for reservations. Panelists include (pictured left to right in order listed): Jan Vetter – Well known for her skill in working with volunteers who, in turn, help other women. Joyce Gibbs – Wife of former local African-American leader, for which the new George W. Gibbs, Jr. Elementary School was named. Terri Allred – Board member of the International Association of Rochester, founder and owner of the Rochester International Dance Studio and Coordinator for the Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition. Barbara Porter – Chair of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota. Ronnie Oliveto – A local artist/dancer who has been instrumental in her work with the Diversity Council of Rochester. 10 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com beauty Getting Serious about Skin Care By Jessica Amos, owner, Hair Studio 52 Q A I have dark circles under my eyes. Do you have any tips or advice? Dark circles under and around the eyes can be caused or worsened by anemia, allergies, medications, fatigue, dehydration, age and other factors. However, heredity wins. The skin around the eye area is the thinnest and most transparent on the body (and inherited), so when blood passes through the tiny blood vessels close to the surface, it can produce a bluish tint. Also, a deep-set eye structure can create a shadowing effect that can add to the darkness. To help the appearance of dark circles, I recommend that you invest in an eye cream specifically for dark circles. Frequently used ingredients include vitamins K, C and E, copper-peptide, caffeine and retinol. I recommend using a concealer, the most effective make-up tool for hiding dark circles. Use one shade lighter at the dark area, pat gently, and blend into surrounding skin. Be careful to not use too much on dark or puffy areas because this could draw attention. Also, don’t put mascara on lower lashes because flaking can make your dark circles look darker. When in doubt, ask a skin care professional for a consultation/lesson. Q My skin feels rough and I’m noticing more fine lines and wrinkles. I’ve been reading about different anti-aging and resurfacing treatments. Can I have them done without looking like I’m “shedding” my skin? A A glycolic acid peel series could be what you are looking for. Glycolic peels speed the skin’s renewal process by removing damaged upper layers of the skin while stimulating collagen production. They allow nourishing products to better penetrate the skin without “peeling” or abundant redness. Glycolic acid is obtained from sugar cane and is one of the most commonly used AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) for chemical resurfacing. This type of superficial peel is great for evening skin discoloration, acne, fine lines, wrinkles and improving the skin’s overall tone and texture. Glycolic acid peels of 30 to 50 percent are generally performed by an esthetician and require a commitment of about six treatments (twice a year) to get the full effect. Home care and peel maintenance sessions are also recommended for optimal results. It is highly recommended that a sunscreen be used in conjunction with glycolic or any resurfacing treatment. Do you have a skin care question for Jessica? Submit it to [email protected] 12 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Join Dr. Babovic and his staff from Olmsted Medical Center’s Plastic Surgery department for a free seminar on protecting and rejuvenating your skin. This annual event will showcase the latest advancements in skin rejuvenation technology. 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Search the retail shops for cotton sweaters, trench coats, purses, shoes and jewelry in these colors as well—they make the perfect canvases to display these turn-of-theseason looks. PURSES: Kick off your spring fling by investing in a leather bag in a skin tone color with some gleaming hardware to give it pizzazz. Or, consider a buttery-soft tote or purse in one of the bright colors that will be showcased for summer: sunflower yellow, apple green, blue-violet or coral. Note: Purse sizes are getting smaller this season; try using them like pieces of artwork that add detail to your outfit. SCARVES: Swap your knitted necessities for something thin and easy to tie. Lightweight “pashminas” are available in lively colors and work well as a wrap over a blouse or to brighten your neutral winter coat. Silk and chiffon scarves can be tied to a purse or even your wrist. Or for a chic look, drape the scarf loosely around your neck and let it flow as you go. JEWELRY: Soft, substantial and sparkly sums up the overall theme for baubles. Lucite pieces, enamels, rhinestone flowers and large dangling stones will pop up in necklaces, bracelets and brooches. Chandelier earrings and chunky feminine necklaces in gentle colors will prevail. However, this season’s ruffle and lace necklines may negate the need for bling at the collar area. In this case, adorn your wrists and ears instead. 14 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com PRINTS: Animal and tribal prints are still big but are being displayed in smaller items and are best limited to one or two areas. Spring flowers may not be in your garden yet, but you can certainly showcase them in a print. Bright floral tops, scarves, bags and shoes are a fresh way to accent your look. Image Consultant/Author/Speaker Jill Swanson works with individuals and corporations helping people make the most of what they’ve got. For more fashion tips and help, visit jillswanson.com or contact Jill at 507-281-2981. 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She and her multi-site development team have introduced new technologies into the p 570 and other IBM servers while improving IBM’s patent portfolio. Mikhail’s technical deliveries relate to electronic hardware, components and contact physics. K indergartner Emily Mikhail is already making herself at home in the science lab, helping on experiments and giving the equipment a spin. Emily may not realize it yet, but she’s becoming part of a new generation of girls who may redefine the boundaries of what’s traditionally been considered a male-dominated field. But it’s something her mom, Amanda, is very familiar with. Early exposure at his manufacturing business, and she became as comfortable around manufacturing and electronics as some girls are around dolls and tea parties. And as a sixth-grader, she helped take apart and rebuild a car engine. “That’s what really sealed my interest in engineering,” she says. Unlike Mikhail, though, most girls start losing interest in math and the sciences once they reach middle school age, Welder says, often for lack of exposure. IBM is trying to turn that around. Since 1999, IBM’s global EX.I.T.E Camps have been giving seventh- and eighth-grade girls hands-on experience with technology under the guidance of female mentors to help keep their interest alive. “To some extent, there’s a perception problem,” notes Mikhail, who also sits on an engineering advisory board at the University of Iowa that encourages young women to consider careers in the field. “Many girls may think that engineering just means working on cars and gears. So they may come in to our camps not knowing what to expect, but they leave very excited.” Still, Mikhail doesn’t dwell on being one of the few women in her field. “At first, the percentages kind of threw me,” she says. “But I’ve been at IBM for 10 years now, and it’s come to the point where I don’t focus on the genders of the people I work with because they’re just friends and colleagues, period.” Like her own daughter today, Mikhail was exposed to science and technology at a young age. Growing up in Wisconsin and Illinois, she would accompany her father, an engineer, to work Jennifer Gangloff is a freelance writer and editor and a health writer for Mayo Clinic. Patent-ly proficient Still early in her career, Amanda Mikhail is already making a strong presence as a mechanical engineer at IBM in Rochester, one of the rare women in a field that’s about 95 percent male. Mikhail works in hardware development, with a specialty in contact physics—ensuring that the electrical components in computers don’t break, wear or fatigue. Mikhail is also at the forefront of Southeast Minnesota’s invention industry. At 33, she already has 19 joint patents to her name. “Amanda is a definitely a role model, showing that it’s cool to be an engineer, it’s cool to be in technology, and that you can have a passion for what you do and still be a woman and enjoy it,” says IBM spokeswoman Mary Welder. 16 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Graduate School of Business & Technology Rochester Center Enhance your leadership skills. Advance your career. Two unique degrees from Saint Mary’s University: Confident Beautiful M.A. in Management M.S. in Project Management Start today. Healthy Created with gentle careSMILES For more information call (507) 285-1410. www.smumn.edu/lookcloser for a smile that’s good for life Elizabeth M. 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Box 9096 Rochester, MN 55903 - 9096 vikkiwolff.com [email protected] Cindy Ebert VP-Director of Retail Banking My business experience includes financial counseling of individuals experiencing a major change, such as a move, divorce, or sale of a business; project management of complex transactions; long-term management of trusts; settling estates; and developing strategy for growing companies and real estate investments. My education includes an MS in Project Management, a J.D. with a concentration in tax, securities regulation and corporate planning, and an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance. Laura Gevik SVP-Operations Carla Kilpatrick SVP-Business Banking “Quality Women’s Clothing - Sizes 14 and up” Celebrating 12 Years! Kris Ferguson The Phenomenal Woman Consignment Shop in downtown Zumbrota will celebrate its 12th anniversary in April. Owner Kris Ferguson moved her small shop from the original location on the corner to a much larger space in the middle of the block over a year ago. “Not only are we able to continue to offer fabulous consignment clothing for our loyal customers, but we now have the space to showcase our new accessories, including phenomenal jewelry, purses, scarves, sunglasses, flat wallets, and hats”, Kris explains. Phenomenal Woman Consignment Shop (507) 732-7500 340 S Main Zumbrota, MN pwconsignment.com “Our clientele has always been the shopper who wears a size 14 and up, but now we can offer accessories to discerning shoppers of all sizes.” “Our prices are, well, phenomenal”, comments Kris, “and my customers love the new space and all the accessories! If you’ve not stopped in the new store, I personally invite you to do so. You won’t be disappointed!” We’re in downtown Zumbrota. Lisa Ketterling Director of Human Resources Sue Kolling SVP-Cash Management “We are proud that Home Federal and its parent company HMN Financial have been recognized as leaders in Minnesota for women serving in board and executive roles.” Brad Krehbiel, President “The 2009 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership” Report produced by St. Catherine University and the MinnesotaWomen’s Economic Roundtable correlates the presence of women on boards and in the executive suite with strong corporate leadership practices — the introduction of varying perspectives and experiences, sound decisionmaking processes and collaborative leadership that is particularly important during times of economic turbulence. HMN Financial Board of Directors Women hold 25 percent of board seats for Home Federal’s parent Company HMN Financial (HMNF). In this regard Home Federal’s performance far exceeds national data for Fortune 500 companies where women directors hold 15 percent of the available board seats. Home Federal Executive Leadership 40 percent of executive officer positions at Home Federal are held by women compared with 15 percent of the executive officer positions in Minnesota’s 100 largest publicly held companies 18 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Owner Home Federal (507) 535-1200 1016 Civic Center Drive NW Rochester, MN justcallhome.com Member FDIC Women in Business: Making a Reverie a Reality By Gina Depuydt Photography by Fagan Studios According to the numbers, Minnesotans work hard. While that in itself may bring a touch of pride, consider that in 2004 Minnesota had the second highest percentage of women in the workforce: 69 percent compared to 55.8 percent nationwide according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Rochester is home to numerous women-owned businesses, many of which started from a mere idea. Starting a business is a personal journey, as well as a test of skill, perseverance and faith. There are several ways to begin a voyage into entrepreneurialism, but what better way to begin than by listening to the words and guidance from fellow businesswomen? resident e, Owner/ P b u a D ia th Cyn kery, nder kes and Ba e’s Down U Daube’s Ca b u a D , o tr atian Bis Jaspers Als Tonya W estrom, Owner TW Con structio n Solut ions Q: Why did you decide to start your own business? A: I have always been interested in the construction industry and enjoy the relationship-building side of the work. The construction industry has continually been friendlier to women. There are many opportunities now that would not have happened 40 years ago. Q: Has gender ever been an issue in the business world? A: It hasn’t. I think a positive attitude, good communication, being fair and having honest values pretty much minimizes or even eliminates any issues. Q: Why did you start your own business? A: There are two kinds of entrepreneurs. The first is the businessperson who’s interested in running a business, then decides the kind of business to open after that. The second type of entrepreneur is the person with a special skill or interest who starts a business reflecting that interest. I’ve always admired the first, but find myself squarely in the second category. I am passionate about baked goods and have a love of food. Specifically, I started a bakery because I saw a niche in the upscale bakery market in Rochester and wanted to fill it. Q: Do you have any advice to new businesswomen? A: Be well-capitalized. And remember, an overnight wonder takes 20 years. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 19 Lynette Bates 507-254-4765 Lynne Billing 507-254-9920 Mercedes Castillo 507-261-7756 Paige Cain 507-951-0235 Linda Cummings 507-250-1102 Stacy Deno 507-273-8456 Terri Farrell 507-254-2224 Cyndy Gove 507-250-2910 Sara Guevremont 507-271-4322 Robin Hanson 507-358-3244 Julie Jensen 507-254-8462 Shirley Lee 507-251-2213 The Women of ® Stacey McKellip 507-696-7026 Mary Jo Masog 507-254-9980 Counselor Realty of Rochester 3338 19th St NW, Suite 102 507.285.9400 counselorrealtyofrochester.com Over GRI, Green Certified, ABR, CRS, ePro, SFR, SRS, CREN, GRI, SRES, Multihousing Diane Neumann 507-951-9144 Sara Schaefer 507-884-6999 220 years of combined real estate experience! Deanna Tollin 507-269-5208 Salina Valles 507-884-6791 Amy Presley Office Manager Lisa Howard Office Administrator Debi Neville 507-951-4394 Samantha Carlson Agent Coordinator Members of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Area Builders, Inc. and Volunteer/Sponsors of Miracle Field 20 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Eliese Klennert-Nelson Owner The Stables Equestrian Center (507) 261-7393 6489 51st Street, NE Rochester, MN 55906 thestablesequestriancenter.com [email protected] A United States Pony Club Riding Center Eliese Klennert-Nelson, a CHA Certified Riding Instructor, specializes in English riding. With her business background, she manages and is owner of The Stables Equestrian Center in northeast Rochester, a horse facility that offers lessons, education, training, and camps for both youth and adult. The mission of The Stables Equestrian Center is to serve the educational needs within the community for youth and adult interested in horses and to provide a high quality learning environment in a premier commercial facility. Eliese’s belief that education is a lifelong process is reflected in her own personal equine journey as she attends several clinics and equine educational opportunities a year with top-rated trainers and professionals in the business. Eliese enjoys working with all levels of students and believes that riding is best learned in a positive and nurturing environment Winona State University-Rochester has served students in Rochester, Minnesota, and the surrounding communities since 1917. Located in the University Center Rochester, WSU-Rochester partners with Rochester Community andTechnical College in a number of degree completion programs where students are able to move from a two-year degree to a bachelor’s in a chosen field. Through these“Path to Purple” program articulation agreements with RCTC, students can complete a number of baccalaureate degree programs by transferring lower-division credits. Students at WSU-Rochester can also complete numerous undergraduate minors and several graduate degrees at the Master’s, Specialist and Doctoral levels. Approximately 1,500 students are served each year through day, evening and weekend classes aimed at key industries in the area, including business, computer science, education and health care. Over 5,000 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates have graduated from programs offered at the WSURochester campus. Approximately 5,000 WSU and WSU-R alumni currently live in the Rochester area. 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Born and raised in rural Missouri, Simmons sought Girl Scouts for friendship and new opportunities. Years later, the beloved physician and professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Mayo Clinic is humbled to be chosen as a 2010 Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. “It was a big surprise,” says Dr. Simmons, who is also the chair of the Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and recent chair of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. “I am so touched that anyone would think that I’m worthy of having contributed something and that I could be a positive role model or mentor for girls.” The Woman of Distinction award connects successful and compassionate leaders in their careers and community with future women leaders who are developing through Girl Scouts. By recognizing former Scouts who followed their childhood dreams and have become successful, notable women, today’s girls are inspired to achieve their own goals. The making of a leader Dr. Simmons attributes much of her success to a solid education. “It’s fundamental in what you want do,” she says. “I always loved school so I just kept going to the next level of education. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and it’s not surprising that when I went into public service it was in the area of education.” How does a young girl decide to become a doctor? “Medicine brought together two of my passions, science and people.” One word illustrates Dr. Simmons’ best advice and secret to success: engage. Judging by her long history of volunteer work and community service, Dr. Simmons has followed her own advice. “You have to get involved in things and follow your passions,” she says, “and have confidence in yourself. Just because you don’t know anyone who does a particular thing doesn’t mean that you can’t do it.” Her free time is brimming with just as many pursuits. “It might sound surprising, but I love both hockey and opera. I like being busy and having a complex life,” she says with a smile. “My satisfaction comes from being involved in the lives of others, whether with my patients and their families, my family or the broader public.” She Girl Scouts Women of Distinction Luncheon April 8, 2010 Eight women will be honored for being positive role models. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. luncheon, The Depot, Minneapolis Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mae Jemison, First Woman of Color in Space Emcee: Robyne Robinson, News Anchor, FOX 9 Registration information at girlscoutsrv.org. 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All rights reserved. 28 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Dr. Patricia Simmons (center) with her husband, Dr. Les Wold, and children, Barbara Nielsen Wold and Paul Simmons Wold. and her husband, Dr. Les Wold, have a son and a daughter, both in their twenties. “My husband and children are very supportive. They recognize that yes, you can be a mother who is involved in society and a career, too.” Dr. Simmons has long been a leader in Rochester. done so many of these things not just to make a difference for herself, but for her community.” Keene emphasizes that this is key to Girl Scouts, who are encouraged not only to be the best that they can be, but to use their talents to benefit others. Photos courtesy of Dr. Patricia Simmons. Article from Rochester Post-Bulletin, 2003. Girl Scouts through the years Recognizing achievement The honorees for Women of Distinction were nominated for having reputations of high integrity and being good role models for girls. “One thing that impressed us about Dr. Patricia Simmons was her leadership in two different areas at the same time,” says Linda B. Keene, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valley. “We found that she has also been an elder at her church, worked in underserved communities, and Girl Scouts is the world’s pre-eminent leadership development organization for girls. Leaders and volunteers strive to build girls of courage, confidence and character who will do their part to make the world a better place. “It’s really exciting to reconnect and hear what they are up to,” says Dr. Simmons. “I am so impressed by the number of members and enthusiasm of the volunteers.” With 18,000 adult volunteers, the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys serve more than 45,000 girls in 49 counties in the Twin Cities metro, southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Dr. Simmons says it seems to her that there is more of an emphasis on career development now, as well as a strong effort to identify role models for the girls. “What an honor it is for me to be considered one of those role models.” What remains tried and true is the opportunity for girls to discover new abilities, connect with new friends and take action to improve their communities. Dr. Patricia Simmons never dreamed as a child that she would be honored in this way or live the life of a doctor, wife, mother and public servant. Surely, leaders and Girl Scouts of all ages will be encouraged to hear not only what Dr. Simmons has achieved, but also what she now knows for sure. “I love life. There’s so much good in life.” As for bird-watching? “It still brings discovery and pleasure.” Amy Brase is a writer who believes that the world is a better place when women think and share beyond themselves. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 29 Learning struggles? We can help. Guaranteed! (507) 206-6757 3780 Market Place Dr. NW Suite 107 Rochester, MN 55901 www.LearningRx.com S ome kids struggle through school. Homework is frustrating. Focusing is difficult. Grades are disappointing. And it seems no matter how much harder they try, the problem persists. But if you act now, it doesn’t have to be that way forever. 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After receiving a kidney transplant, he recognized the need for a home-like setting for the families of transplant patients. He single-handedly raised funds for The Gift of Life Transplant House, which opened in Rochester in 1984. Since then, Pompeian has worked tirelessly to serve more people. In 2009, a second house opened, costing $7 million and increasing available rooms to 87. “It is important to provide a supportive, clean and caring environment for those going through the stressful situation of a lifesaving transplant,” Pompeian said. He is also one of the most influential supporters of the Choral Arts Ensemble of Southeastern Minnesota, contributing through generous individual donations and the recruitment of major annual sponsorships. He established the Edward P. Pompeian Fund, which supports handicapped patients and their caregivers, and he serves as a volunteer for the National Kidney Foundation. Additionally, Pompeian is a board member and current treasurer of the National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses. He is a founding member of the Rochester Repertory Theatre, a Paul Harris Fellow of Rochester Rotary, board member of the Rochester Area Board of Realtors, president of his church council and a volunteer supporter of the Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras. On receiving the award, Pompeian said, “I am humbled and honored to accept this award for something I love to do. I don’t do it because I look for recognition; I want to make a difference in the world.” RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 31 Minnesota Student Energy Project The Minnesota Student Energy Project was given the “Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy” award for installing solar panels on local high schools. In 2008, Mayo High School seniors Patrick Allen, Tom Currier and Ian Cameron set out to reduce electrical consumption at their school. What began with students collecting nickels in a coffee can transformed into a nonprofit organization with a budget of $136,000. The students received a $75,000 grant from American Public Power Association, one of the largest amounts ever awarded to a student organization. In December 2008, solar panels were installed at Mayo High School and plans are underway for installation at Century High School. Membership in the non-profit has soared to 330 students. Michael Allen, a junior at Mayo High School and a group representative, said, “Spending the money is almost the hardest part. We are looking forward to putting solar panels on all the local high schools.” Part of the students’ business plan was to have schools raise a designated amount through fundraising, and the Olmsted County Solar Initiative would grant the remaining amount needed to complete the project. The students’ website, mnsep.org, accepts donations and showcases “the next generation’s effort to take the first step toward a cleaner, more efficient America.” 32 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com The Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation The Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation was recognized with the “Outstanding Philanthropic Organization” award for vast contributions to both state and local organizations. The extensive list of support includes funding to the Rochester Arts Council, Wabasha National Eagle Center, Rochester Art Center, Lanesboro Theatre, Mayowood Mansion, Paws and Claws Animal Shelter, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, Rochester Civic Theatre, Mayo Clinic, Ability Building Center, Quarry Hill Nature Center, Possibilities Southern Minnesota, Minnesota Historical Society, History Center of Olmsted County, Rochester Senior Citizen Center, Audubon Society, Minnesota Conservation Society, Winona Historical Society, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, the Minnesota State Fair Foundation and various veterans support groups. The impact of the foundation has been tremendous, often leading the way in philanthropic endeavors that contribute to the betterment of communities throughout Minnesota, many of which have had national significance. Alan Anderson, trustee of the foundation, accepted the award. “I wish that the Schmidt’s were here to accept this Alan Anderson accepts the award for award,” he said. Photo by Jeremy Salucka. the Foundation. For 49 years, AFP has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. For more information visit afpsouthernminnesota.org or contact Brenda Walker at 507-287-2010. Susanne Novak is a freelance writer in Rochester. Photo courtesy of Sharon Tuntland. Photo by Fagan Studios. Sharon Tuntland The “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser” award was given to Sharon Tuntland for her work in bringing the Boys and Girls Club to Rochester, her dedication to the arts and her involvement with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale. Explaining why she volunteers, she said, “It makes me feel good. 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Fabric became affordable and was available in beautiful colors and designs. Around 1856, the Singer Sewing Machine Company made it possible for families to own machines by offering one of the first programs of its kind—credit. Soon machines were in households nationwide and women were able to sew their family’s clothing more quickly, saving scraps for quilts. The present Visit a quilt shop today and you will still see lovely calicos and homespun fabrics— reproductions of Civil War and Depressionera fabrics and designs. But you will find much more than that—designer and trendy colors and motifs, unique hand-dyed fabrics, hundreds of kinds of batiks, high-tech tools and computerized machines. Modern quilting uses fabrics, techniques and surface designs that our great-grandmothers never could have imagined. Quilts are now often considered fine art. In Rochester, the Quilters’ Sew-ciety (founded in 1977) offers national and local teachers in addition to support and fellowship to its members while donating to the community through its gifts. Quilters’ Sew-ciety boasts national and international award-winning quilters and teachers as well as many quilters who are creative, highly skilled artists happy to share their knowledge with others. Members of the guild produce everything from traditional bed quilts to art quilts featuring beading, painting and Salsa Fantasy, by Mary Nordeng (left) and Kim Klocke. This quilt was award winning in 2009: honorable mention at the Machine Quilter’s Showcase in Kansas; featured in the official magazine of The International Quilter’s Association; second place in the Minnesota Quilter’s Inc. show in Duluth; and finalist in the International Quilt Festival Show in Houston, Texas. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 35 Send Me No Flowers, by Enid Weichselbaum. For more information Quilters’ Sew-ciety, qsrochester.org Area quilt shops All in Stitches, Stewartville: allinstitchesmn.com Calico Hutch, Hayward: calicohutchquiltshop.com Cotton Patch, Owatonna: thecottonpatchquilts.com Hancock Fabrics, Rochester: hancockfabrics.com Jo-Ann Fabrics, Rochester: joannfabrics.com Kelley’s Quality Sewing Center, Rochester: kelleysqualitysewingcenter.com Pine-Needles, Racine: pnqs.net Quilting Cupboard, Rochester: thequiltingcupboard.com Fourth and Main Fabrics, Cannon Falls: 507-263-7000 Rather Bee Quilting, Lake City: ratherbeequilting.com special surface design. The organization celebrates all forms of quilting. The passion Every quilter has answered the question “Why do you take perfectly good fabric, cut it into pieces, just to sew it back together again?” Quilters quilt because they love fabric—the texture, the drape, the color. They love inventing new designs. They love engineering flawless ¼” seams and “perfect points.” Quilters love the camaraderie of the guild—the support and fellowship of shared interests and experiences. Quilting, like other art forms, provides an outlet for people’s need to create. For some, like Susan Cleveland, it began with an escape from chasing children and their messes and resulted in a successful career of teaching nationwide. For others, like Maureen Ruskell, current president of the Quilters’ Sew-ciety Board, quilting gives her sanity in a busy world—calm, relaxation, joy and the opportunity to express herself. Dillman Baker Sorrells, a retired minister, says quilting brings her peace. She hopes her quilted garments bring peace, joy and comfort to those who wear them. For Eunice Hill, “it started innocently as a way to use up some fabric scraps and keep me busy during a difficult time in my life. 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The magazine has been helpful in doing cross-promotions for us and it’s a neat resource for ways to get involved in the community.” Robin Chambers Senior Program Director Rochester Area Family Y “I discovered Rochester Women after spending many days at Mayo Clinic over the past two years. It is always a pleasure to read the articles and find that I recognize an author or the featured women. We were Supremely designed with unique needs and abilities that weren’t necessarily addressed in print before Rochester Women was birthed 10 years ago. It offers an avenue to learn and support other women who are making a difference in their professions, families, and with those who need a helping hand. We are so blessed to live in Rochester—why not share our blessings through Rochester Women?” Janel Saunders, RW Reader, Oronoco 40 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com RW Readers photos by Amy Brase. All other photos submitted. “When my family was considering a move to Rochester, one of the first things that I looked for was whether the community had a women’s publication. I was delighted by Rochester Women as a visitor and assured that Rochester had a thriving women’s community. Since moving here, I have continued to rely on Rochester Women to entertain, inform and connect me with other women. As a small business owner, the advertising, networking and information provided by the magazine has been invaluable. Finally, as the focus of a former cover story, I have seen first-hand how the magazine has impacted women’s lives.” Terri Allred (Sadiya) “Rochester Women is such a wonderful resource for finding out what’s going on in our community. I love reading it because of the unique, positive perspective it offers and I really enjoy the variety of articles. An article that I vividly remember was about adoption; several families shared about their experiences. There was also an informative article about a family that had older foster children in their home. The human interest perspective is encouraging to my life.” Sandy Schmidt RW Reader, Rochester “As mayor, it’s interesting for me to see what the other half is doing—male vs. female—and to know what’s going on in our community. From my standpoint, Rochester Women offers a different perspective that I wouldn’t get from Sports Illustrated or the daily newspaper. Rochester Women is a quality publication that reaches out to different groups in Rochester, and the photos are great.” Mayor Ardell Brede “Rochester Women is a good friend of United Way of Olmsted County and great partner in advancing the common good. It provides remarkable coverage of women making a difference right where we live as well as consistent, meaningful support for issues of concern to us all. We especially appreciate the commitment to early childhood development. Rochester Women is a publication of substance as well as style.” Dave Beal VP of Communication & Advocacy United Way of Olmsted County “I remember attending the first issue party, looking around the room and thinking what a major achievement this was for Jorrie and her gang. I love that over the years the magazine has acquired more advertisers, more writers and has grown a little fatter! Congratulations, ladies! Thanks for celebrating wonderful women in SE Minnesota in every issue.” Tracy McCray (Broadcaster and newspaper columnist) “The variety of topics covered is amazing. I love learning through others’ lives and experiences. I sometimes laugh right out loud at the humor and have been known to shed a tear at the trials ladies have gone through, yet have risen above them. The magazine is newsy and fun! Congrats on 10 great years!” Angie Lash RW Reader, Rochester “RNeighbors is a fairly young organization in Rochester, created in 2001. Several years ago Rochester Women wrote about us when the word hadn’t really gotten out about the work we do with neighborhoods. As someone who gets to work with amazing volunteers across the city, I love how RW continues to find the little nuggets of how Rochester women support each other and the community they call home.” René Jones Lafflam Executive Director, RNeighbors RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 41 What’s your style? Aspen Enterprises is proud to build homes that reflect you, your family, your life, your style. CANdICE PETERS is the CoOwner and President of Aspen Enterprises, a General Contracting firm specializing in building residential homes in the Rochester area. Candy has a degree in Interior and Architectural design and offers her complimentary design services to all clients. Aspen has won 15 first place awards for design and construction excellence and is now entering its 14th year of building custom homes. Candy and her partner Mike Hortop are also certified Energy Star and Minnesota Green Star builders. design and Architecture continues to be a life long passion for Candy! She takes pride in fulfilling each new client’s dream of building their new home. Aspen can help you with: •• •• •• The sale of your existing home Lot or home site selection Interior and exterior design Remodeling projects and room additions Plan design GREEN built and ENERGY STAR Homes Arts & Crafts Old World Charm French Italian Soft Contemporary • French Country 3334 19th Street NW, Suite 204 Rochester, MN 55901 507-282-2000 1-888-282-1110 License 20097299 www.AspenCustomBuilders.com • home before after French Country Kitchen A remodel blends existing themes for a seamless look By Penny Marshall Photos courtesy of Aspen Custom Builders. H aving updated the rest of their house since building it in 1992, Lance and Deb Snow decided last spring it was time to modernize their kitchen. The time had come to replace appliances and introduce their French Country décor into the heart of their home. After consulting with Candice Peters of Aspen Custom Builders on redesigning their fireplace to include a wood mantle, the Snows inquired about options to update their kitchen—to make it appear bigger and brighter and blend with the rest of the house. “To get started, Candy gave us all kinds of books and pictures to help determine what we liked,” said Deb. Incorporating existing oak and arches The existing cabinetry was oak and had a dated cathedral arch, and having something lighter in color topped Deb’s list of “must haves.” However, it was important that the open kitchen blend with the family room as well as other visible areas of the home, which were stained in a medium oak. “Since Deb liked the antique white cabinetry (painted with a little distressed look), we ended up going that route and did a two-tone look incorporating a lighter but complementary stain on custom maple cabinets,” said Candy. “A custom crown molding that was a mixture of both painted and stained maple pulled it all together.” The end Subcontractors & Suppliers: Appliance Village Bright Ideas Creative Hardwood Flooring DeGeus Tile & Granite Dostal Electric Haley Comfort Systems Mountain Oaks Cabinetry Pat O’Brian Drywall Services Pena Drywall Superior Plumbing RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 43 result blends well with the stained oak in the rest of the house. Candy extended the theme of the arched fireplace mantle in the Snow’s family room into the kitchen by arches at the top of the glass doors in the cabinets, as well as on the large, French Country-style exhaust hood over the range. “The kitchen really makes a statement,” said Candy. “It pulls the rest of the house together and makes it all look complete.” Detailing makes the difference While Lance and Deb both have favorite attributes of the new kitchen, they both agree that the detailing is significant. “The intricate hand-carved 7-inch crown molding and corbels with grapevine motif, and the curio that actually sits on the countertop are my favorites,” said Deb. The detailed maple crown molding is a continuation of the successful blend of the antique white and stained wood. The new granite countertop boasts the illuminated glass curio, showcasing a display of dishes. The dishes are easily accessible for use, and they are a visibly artistic addition to the décor. Additional features such as a recycling center, pull-out drawers (including deep, accommodating ones for pots and pans), and what was a former desk area is now redesigned to house glassware and bar items add to the efficiency of the Snow’s new kitchen and how they like to entertain. All new brushed stainless steel appliances completed the remodel— dishwasher, glass cook top, refrigerator and dual convection oven. The Snows are thrilled with the result. “It’s amazing how much bigger the kitchen looks with the addition of the lighter cabinets,” said Deb. “I love to cook and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and now the kitchen is updated and matches the rest of our home.” Penny Marshall is a freelance writer. 44 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com (Right) The fireplace redeisgn provided the motivation for the kitchen remodel. (Below) Mike and Candice Peters (left) and Deb and Lance Snow enjoy time together in the Snow's remodeled kitchen. 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When water runs off impervious surfaces (roofs, roads, sidewalks and parking lots) it drags pollutants to the nearest gutter, eventually depositing them in our local surface waters. In some areas of Rochester, the water entering the storm drains empties directly into the Zumbro River or its tributaries without treatment. Photo courtesy of Allison Plute, Rochester Public Works. A beautiful option for diverting rainwater Rainwater can be captured and routed via gutters and down spouts to a raingarden: a garden with a depression populated with long-rooted, water-loving plants that can help to slow, infiltrate and hold water. In 2009, The City of Rochester launched a program called Realize Raingardens Rochester (RRR). “It’s something anyone can do to help keep our water clean, safe and abundant,” says Jan Tarnow, a member of the program’s taskforce and an experienced raingardener. Tarnow and her husband plan to install a raingarden in their backyard this summer and host a raingarden party to show off their pollution-preventing plots. RRR uses this Tupperware party-like way to introduce residents to raingardens. You invite friends and neighbors over for food and drink, and the City provides you with a kit containing raingarden games and information. A game called Stormwater Mocktail shows you what water looks like with pollutants (hint: it’s not pretty). I want a raingarden. Now what? You might have some questions about the shape, size and location of the garden, the types of plants to use and the cost. The shape of your garden will depend on the size of your yard, your existing Raingardens are popping up all over Rochester, including this site along the Zumbro River near the Mayo Field parking lot. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 47 Photo courtesy of Allison Plute, Rochester Public Works. The Peace Church parking lot expansion project included a large-scale “infiltration” raingarden using native plants and grasses to capture storm water runoff. landscaping and what you find attractive. Plute says any size provides benefits. Native plants are recommended for their beauty, attractiveness to wildlife, and long root length, which is much longer than the roots of grass in a typical residential lawn. A longer root system helps to hold soil in place and encourages infiltration of water downward—instead of horizontally across the ground toward surface waters. Non-native plants can be used as well—even standards like spirea and day lilies can be adaptable. The “bottom” of your raingarden (the end to which the water flows) will stay more moist, so the plants you choose for that end will have to tolerate large amounts of water. However, they must also tolerate drought for years with low amounts of rainfall. The cost of your raingarden will depend on whether you do it yourself or hire help with the design and installation. It will also depend on what kind of plants you choose. You may pay anywhere from a couple of dollars to 20 dollars per square foot. To defray some of the cost, for the second year in a row, Realize Raingardens Rochester is offering cost-share grants to several homeowners who apply. RRR will reimburse 50 percent of your installation costs, up to $750, if you are selected for one of these grants. There are a couple 48 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Chuck and Dorey Johnson had water problems due to uphill neighbors. Chuck designed and installed a raingarden to solve the problem. of requirements, including photo documentation of the process and hosting a raingarden party. Getting your hands dirty Before you get out your shovel, there are a couple of things to do. First, call Gopher State One Call at 800-252-1166 before you dig. Second, do a soil test to find the right spot for your garden and find out if your soil needs modification, says Jeff Feece of Sargent’s Gardens. Our area is fortunate to have many garden centers offering a variety of services. Feece says Sargent’s can help with design, choosing plants and installing the garden. Plute says she would like to see more raingardens installed, but she is also eager to know about existing plots and to mark them with signs, encouraging passersby to take a closer look. Ultimately she would like to create a map and tour of area raingardens. You can find out more about raingardens and how to install them, including what plants to use, how to host a raingarden party, how to apply for a grant and register your raingarden at rochesterstormwater.com/r_r_r.asp. For more information, contact Allison Plute at 507-328-2440 or [email protected]. Emily Watkins is excited for the snow to melt and for gardening season to begin. Another option for collecting rainwater You can also reduce runoff from your property with a rain barrel: a vessel placed under a down spout to catch and hold rainwater from a roof top. This is a great two-for-one: you keep water out of the streets and provide water for your garden and yard. A bonus: a $10 rebate per rain barrel from Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) for having up to five rain barrels that are each at least 40 gallons. Applications are available at rpu.org or in their customer service office. Include your receipt from purchase, or if you’ve built your own, a receipt for your materials and a picture. Dates to remember March 3: Grant writing workshop May 1: Grant application due date June 5: Rain barrel and compost bin sale at Apache Mall Bob Sixta used his raingarden grant to create a dry creek bed and route rooftop runoff into the raingarden. 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From the desk of KATE BRUE [email protected] • 507-282-7728 Fax: 507-282-7728 [email protected] • Phone/Fax• 507.282.7728 RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 49 food The Worldly Bird Ethnic chicken dishes spice up the menu By Margo Stich A s area residents will soon have an opportunity to experience Rochester International Association’s (RIA) annual World Festival April 9 and 10, it seemed timely to tempt taste buds with some ethnic dishes. In cuisines worldwide, chicken finds its way onto the table in many forms. As source-conscious consumers, Rochester area residents are fortunate to find locally raised chicken both at the farmers market and at Ferndale market in Cannon Falls. Clearly one of the best ways to learn about ethnic foods is to “apprentice” 50 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Photography by Olive Juice Studios with someone from that country. I was delighted when Pratibha Verma offered to show me how she makes an authentic chicken curry (recipe follows). Curry, tangine, adobo The term “curry” can be applied to a spicy Indian dish or to a blend of aromatic spices including as many as 20 component spices, herbs and seeds. The most common of these are coriander, cumin, mustard seeds, red and black pepper, fenugreek, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Individually many of these spices find their way into Indian dishes. Curry can also refer to the plant or the leaf thereof. Garam masala is another spice blend from Northern India. Moroccan cuisine is more Mediterranean where lemons, in many forms, prevail in traditional dishes. Spices are similar to those in Indian dishes, though saffron is a common ingredient as well. Often Moroccan dishes are cooked in an earthenware “tagine.” This term may refer to either the cookware or the prepared dish, often stew-like with meat or poultry slowly simmered with vegetables. The It’s all about people As Pratibha cooked, I made notes and inhaled all the succulent aromas, and we chatted. It was interesting to learn about her life growing up in India. She notes that where she grew up in India you never serve meat to a guest unless you are a friend or know the person well. For Anuradha Dhumne, things were quite different. Anuradha grew up closer to Bombay where fish is a major part of the diet. Chicken was secondary but openly accepted. In contrast, Pratibha says she remembers when her uncle got beef or chicken, their door was closed during meal time so “no one would know.” Several years ago Pratibha and Anuradha prepared food for 400–500 attendees at the World Festival. Family commitments with children preclude doing so these days. This year, in addition to Flilippino, you will find Greek done by Johnny Mangouras, the Korean associations, a couple of Mexican vendors, Hunan Wok Express and Daube’s. John Berquist, chair of the festival, is excited to add storytelling in the children’s area and perhaps a story booth where adult immigrants can tell their stories. RIA president Herta Matteson says “we are always looking for volunteers.” Clearly an event of this scope could not happen without these people. Interested persons can contact her at 507-280-8319. So next time when asked “what’s for dinner?” perhaps one of these flavorful chicken dishes will find its way to your table. Meanwhile, mark your calendars for April 9 and 10, the annual “One World Many Cultures” festival. Food writer Margo Stich wishes to thank Pratibha, Anuradha and Nelpha along with members of RIA for their time and making this article possible. Wine recommendations by the wine consultants at Andy’s Liquor. 2010 World Festival Highlights Friday, April 9, 7 to 9 p.m. (Ethnic dance and music show) Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Parade of nations shortly after doors open) Where: Mayo High School Pick up a schedule of activities when you arrive. Saturday there are a variety of demonstrations and performances throughout day. simple honey-glazed chicken recipe that follows, which I have had in my files for years, exemplifies some of the wonderful flavors the cuisine offers. The term “adobo” is used in a variety of world-wide cuisines. In the Philippines, it refers to a dish of meat, seafood or vegetables cooked in vinegar and spices. The local Filippino Association has been a regular participant at the RIA World Festival and will once again offer authentic food at the upcoming event. Recipe contributor Nelpha Malibago is one of many in their group who will offer tasty dishes. Moroccan Honey-Glazed Chicken The mixture of sweet and savory flavors in Moroccan cooking is part of its uniqueness. This simple baked chicken is delicious straight from the oven served with couscous, or cold. Consider deboning and using the flavorful cooked chicken in a salad or in other dishes. 1/3 cup honey 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. each grated lemon peel, ground cumin and ground cinnamon 1 lemon, thinly sliced 4 lbs. chicken pieces In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except lemon slices and chicken until thoroughly blended. Loosen skin from chicken pieces. Place chicken in baking pan, skin side up. Spoon half of glaze under skin of chicken pieces. Slide lemon slices under skin. Brush remaining glaze over tops of chicken pieces. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove lemon slices, if desired, before serving. Serves 8. Wine recommendation: Salvatore Principe or Alamos Torrontes (Doug’s picks) RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 51 Filipino Chicken Adobo Indian Chicken Tikka Recipe from Nelpha Malibago—a classic dish from her home country the Philippines. 1 tsp. fresh gingerroot, finely chopped 1 tsp. fresh garlic, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. each ground coriander and ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 3 Tbsp. plain yogurt 1 tsp. each fennel seed and salt 2 Tbsp. lime juice a few drops of red coloring 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 3 1/4 lb. chicken breast 1 onion, sliced 3 Tbsp. oil 1 lime, cut into wedges, to garnish 4 lbs. chicken legs or other parts (may also use pork, spare ribs or combination of chicken and pork) Salt to taste 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup light soy sauce 1 tsp. black peppercorn 4 bay leaves 4 cloves semi-crushed garlic Mix all the ingredients in a large pot. Marinate for an hour. Bring to boil, then lower the heat until chicken is tender. Cover & let simmer, stirring occasionally until sauce is reduced & thickened & chicken is tender. Once the chicken is tender, if there is still sauce, you can set aside the sauce & then add a little vegetable oil (2-3 tsp.) & stir the chicken, then pour the sauce back in. This is if you want a little sauce. If you want it dry, you don’t have to pour the sauce back. Serve with steamed or fried rice. Wine recommendation: Frei Brothers Chardonnay, with the chicken or pork; BV Coastal Zinfandel with the pork (Margo’s picks). Pork chop from the adobo dish (recipe above) Pratibha Verma with her mouth-watering classic chicken curry and spice-studded basmati rice. Indian Chicken Curry 4 cloves garlic 1/2 medium onion, cut in wedges 2 slices (each 1x1/3”) fresh gingerroot, peeled 2 Tbsp. oil 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size cubes 2 cardamom pods 4 whole cloves 1/8 tsp. turmeric, or to taste 3/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. red chili powder, or to taste 1/2-3/4 tsp. garam masala, to taste 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 1/2 pkg. (16 oz. bag) frozen peas Combine the garlic, onion and fresh gingerroot in a mini-food processor or food mill. Moisten with a bit of water, about 1 Tbsp., then grind. Heat oil in a frypan. Toss in cardamom pods, first breaking with fingers to release flavor, and cloves. Stir 30 seconds, then add the onion mixture. Sauté until soft and golden brown (water evaporated and oil absorbed). Add turmeric then the chicken. Sprinkle in the salt, red chili powder and garam masala. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken turns white and is just starting to brown. Stir in the tomato sauce, peas and 3/4 cup water. Simmer about 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to finish cooking but not overcooking the peas. Serve with basmati rice. Serves 4-6. Wine recommendation: Cote Este (Ted’s pick) or Lunetta Prosecco (Matt’s pick). 52 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Blend together the ginger root, garlic, corriander, cumin, fennel seed and chili powder in a large mixing bowl. Add the yogurt, salt, lime juice, red food coloring and the tomato paste to the spice mixture. Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken into 1x1-1/2” pieces. Add the chicken to the spice mixture and toss to coat well. Leave to marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Arrange the onion in the bottom of a baking dish. Carefully drizzle half of the oil over the onions. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on top of the onions and cook under a pre-heated broiler, turning once and basting with the remaining oil, for 25-30 minutes. Serve on a plate and garnish with the lime wedges. Serves 4-6. 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Rochester’s partner cities promote friendship and peace By Katherine Shine Photos courtesy of Catherine Ashton P rivate citizens in Rochester have sought out special relationships with cities in other countries since the 1970’s. Today, Rochester is a “partner city” with three cities, one in Europe and two in Asia. Although partner cities are similar to Sister Cities International founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956, Rochester is not a member of Sister Cities International, a franchised organization requiring annual dues. Partner cities’ relationships seek to promote friendship, exchange of economic and cultural ideas, and peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation between countries. Herta Matteson, chairwoman of the mayor’s International Affairs Committee, has been involved from the beginning and is a strong believer in the program. “The partner city relationships give people a totally different insight into another country than just visiting as a tourist,” Matteson says. “There is nothing more peace-building than knowing people somewhere else. Politics is not abstract but relates directly to people you know.” Moosburg, Germany Moosburg, population 17,000, is in the State of Bavaria in southern Germany. It’s a charming area known for its Oktoberfest celebrations.A short distance from Munich, Moosburg is popular with commuters, but has considerable industry of its own—chemical, electro-technical, food processing, and machine-building plants. The Moosburg group that organized the exchange is called “Friends of Rochester.” Martin Braun, a former German POW, visited Rochester in the early 1980’s. He and other former German soldiers who lived the tragedy of World War II “never wanted to go to war again” Partner city trip expenses are paid by the individuals on the trip, including the mayor. The City of Rochester never pays expenses. Interested parties should contact Herta Matteson with the mayor’s International Affairs Committee. A Korean group is scheduled to visit Rochester in early September, 2010. Host families are needed. If interested, contact [email protected] or 507-280-8319. and sought to promote friendship and peace through young people living in each others’ countries. They believed greater understanding would result and that hostilities would never again lead to war. “In the beginning of the exchange, we had mostly adults involved,” Herta Matteson says. Now the program is mostly student exchanges, although Mayor Brede took an adult group in 2005. “This takes a lot of work on the teachers’ part and it’s a big commitment for students learning about another country.” The official relationship between Moosburg and Rochester was sealed in 1981. The proclamation signed by then-Mayor Chuck Hazama and Herbert Franz, Moosburg’s mayor, hangs in Mayor Ardell Brede’s office. An exact copy hangs in the office of the current Moosburg mayor, Anita Meintel. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 55 Mayor Brede giving the gift of the Rochester city flag to Gao Zhong Yin, Vice Mayor of Xianyang City. The Rochester delegation visited the high level Weichang Senior Middle School. Xianyang, China Siheung, South Korea Xianyang, in north-central China, is situated on the bank of the Wei River in an area that was the original, ancient capital city of China. The city, population over 1,300,000, is near the famous archeological excavation where terra cotta soldiers and horses were found close to the unexcavated tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi, self-proclaimed first emperor of China in 221 B.C. Xianyang’s industries include textiles, software development and agriculture. Main products are grains, tobacco and cotton. The city is also known for its Chinese medical culture and health care. The climate is similar to Rochester’s: hot, humid summers and cold winters with a short spring and fall. Rochester’s partnership with Xianyang began in 1993. Then-Mayor Chuck Hazama led a delegation to Xianyang. Today, Xianyang’s citizens meet with their Rochester counterparts in civic leadership, education, business and the arts. Many from Xianyang have visited Rochester, including one city official who had a valuable three-month internship with Rochester in the early 1990’s. When Mayor Ardell Brede took a delegation to China in September, 2009, the group met with Xianyang high school students who asked in perfect English, “What can we learn from Americans in your city?” Brede’s group also visited a geothermal project and discussed with officials there how both the United States and China are exploring new technologies to develop alternative energy solutions. Siheung, a beautiful, fast-growing suburb of Seoul, has a population around 375,000. The countryside is mountainous, with rolling hills, rice paddies and small farms. Siheung sees itself as a city of vision where everyone can accomplish their hopes and dreams. In its partnership with Rochester, Siheung seeks mutual development and peace through exchanges relating to business, athletics, education and tourism. Beginning in 1998, Fred Gommels, co-owner of Rochester’s Martial Arts Fitness Center, laid the groundwork for a relationship with Siheung along with Pan Gon Song, president of the Korea Simmudo Association. From the beginning, Gommels has served as a liaison and Korean-English translator. In 2002, a delegation of 16 martial artists and city officials, including Dennis Hanson and John Eckerman, visited Siheung. The Siheung-Rochester partnership became official in 2006 with the signing of documents in Siheung. Since the original martial arts exchanges, the partnership has included exchanges involving sports, art and culture and students. Plans are underway for Siheung high school students to visit Rochester in September, 2010, and stay in area homes to experience the culture and education system of Minnesota. Xianyang city officials welcome Mayor Brede and U of M Rochester Chancellor Steve Lehmkuhle. Katherine Shine is a freelance writer in Rochester. 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While Heather has perfected some 20 varieties, you can choose from seven or eight at any one time. Slices are generous. Each variety has its own style of topping intended to complement the filling. Okay, so there’s nothing lowfat! While one can start counting calories, every bite is worth the trade-off (eat less at your next meal!) Fulton’s favorite: the Key Lime. Patrons favorite: Tiramisu. With notes of espresso and chocolate, and a filling incorporating mascarpone cheese , this truly reflects its Italian dessert namesake. Daily you can expect to find Fulton’s version of a New York Style Cheesecake, with a smooth vanilla flavor and hint of citrus. When you taste the Belgian white chocolate—both in the filling and in the ganache toping—you’ll know there’s nothing artificial. Fulton uses the freshest ingredients, aiming for local when available. For that reason, several varieties appear only seasonally, as with her French Apple you’ll find in the fall when local Honey Crisp apples are available. Then there is the Pistachio. The Pistachio and White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake at Mr. Pizza North, Death by Chocolate cake at Prescott’s, and Bailey’s Irish Cream Brownie at Twigs. 58 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Submit your favorites One bite and you’ll think you are in heaven. The base filling is light, accompanied by an explosion of flavor with each bite. Prescott’s Death By Chocolate Reader submission (A.M. of Rochester) “Prescott’s flourless chocolate cake— it’s the best chocolate dessert in town!” said an enthusiastic reader. After our staff checked this out, indeed, one wonders how Prescott’s could get any more chocolate in this item. What better name than Death By Chocolate! It is presented on a bed a rich creamy chocolate ganache. The stunning wedge of chocolate is so dense and rich that decadent and delicious barely describe the experience that awaits you. Twigs’ Bailey’s Irish Cream Brownie Reader submission (P.W. of Rochester) “At a recent birthday dinner at Twigs we topped off our meals sharing the huge Bailey’s Irish Cream Brownie made with cream cheese and Bailey’s. The desserts all come with ice cream.” Indeed, it’s huge, decadent and offers plenty to serve two or three. The brownie base is homemade—it’s dark, gooey and utterly delicious with the contrasting creamy top layer and crunch of the toffee! Other recommendations came in for two dessert items at Chester’s, which we will showcase in our next installment, “Great Beginnings Grand Finales.” We know there must be some fabulous appetizers out there. Send your suggestions to [email protected] by April 1, 2010 for consideration in May/June 2010 issue. For now, proceed with caution when ordering your next meal out. Save room for dessert! 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Just a block away is the Cannon River Winery. Its beautifully renovated building, with its century-old limestone walls, is worth the trip itself. At one time it served as a car dealership with an active roller rink on the second story. The tasting room and gift shop is open year-round though closed Mondays and Tuesdays during the winter. For information, visit cannonriverwinery.com. Ferndale Market On the west side of Highway 52 is Ferndale Market. It is managed by John and Erika Peterson, who returned from out of state to run the on-farm store, which opened in 2008 on a turkey farm that John’s grandparents had established. Recognizing the unsustainable shipping of so many food products, their goal is to reclaim the bounty of high-quality local agriculture while inspiring people to eat flavorful, wholesome foods. They offer a nice selection of local meats, dairy products, honey and seasonal fresh produce, including turkey year-round. Visit them at ferndalemarketonline.com Rochester writer Margo Stich enjoys traveling and checking out new destinations. Photos courtesy of the Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. L ocated on Highway 52, about 40 minutes both north of Rochester and south of Minneapolis/St. Paul, is the quaint community of Cannon Falls. The main downtown district consists of a four-block area on the east side of the highway, comprised of 30 historically significant structures housing a variety of dining, shopping and service amenities. Locals and visitors alike find recreational opportunities that include canoeing on the Cannon River and bicycling, hiking or in-line skating along the river’s 20-mile paved recreational trail, which has been named one of the 10 most beautiful rail-to-rail projects in the nation. 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The adversaries that lurk in our minds are some of the hardest to overcome. In 2006 one man defeated an adversary called “great ideas that never materialize.” Chris Skogen transformed an idea into a challenging, 100-mile gravel road race, the “Almanzo 100,” through the picturesque countryside of Southeastern Minnesota. He built a community in which anyone who wants to ride a bike—from elite cyclists to those who haven’t ridden their bikes in years—feels welcome. Chris encourages people to accomplish something they never thought possible. His passion and generosity permeate the group and draw people in at an astonishing rate. The race debuted in 2007 with 13 participants and grew to 435 registrants in 2010. Connie Brown-Caldwell somewhere between mile one and one hundred. Connie’s story Last year Connie Brown-Caldwell ignored thoughts that she might be an unlikely candidate for traversing 100 miles of gravel on a bike. A self-described “38-year-old late bloomer trying to pack as much living as she possibly can into one human experience,” she admits she was not in the best shape of her life. In 2008 Connie reacquainted herself with the department store “Blue Beast” that was her bike. Within months she was pedaling across the Almanzo 100 finish line. Victorious. “I honestly never, ever, ever endeavored to do anything like this. Ever. It really did teach me a lot about what I can do,” Connie said. “And when I finished! I still think of that. I still think, ‘I can do whatever I put my mind to.’ What’s stopping you? It’s amazing.” I have envied this community of cyclists who overcome the harshness of a cold Minnesota winter by riding through it. Who absorb the beauty of Southeastern Minnesota’s rolling hills and countryside by pedaling along its gravel roads. Something in me wanted to be that tough. That adventuresome. That in love with a pastime so healthy for body, mind and soul. I lamented with acceptance that I didn’t fit into this community. I don’t have the gear. I don’t have the miles under my belt. I don’t like being a novice among elites. This is where the role of Chris Skogen’s cycling community steps in. It encourages you when you do not encourage yourself. It amplifies self-confidence and dampens self-doubt. It rewards you when you push your mind and body past limits that hold them captive. Chris did this for Connie last year. “He was my motivation. He was one of the people who said ‘go for it.’ When I was training I’d think, ‘Chris thinks I can do this, too!’ It’s that extra boost of support when maybe you’ve lost your own.” Connie took his encouragement and is passing it on to others, like me. In May 2010 I will be moving from the sidelines of the Almanzo 100 to the start line. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 63 Could I do this? To all who hear a voice from within asking “Could I do this?” Connie says, “Get on your bike and just go. Try it. If you finish, yay! If you get seven miles out and you think, ‘What was I thinking!?’ who cares. Sign up for the race and find me. We’ll ride the first few miles together and if you don’t like it you can go home. Or we’ll ride the next few miles together and if then you don’t like it you can go home. Or what happens if we finish together? ” In the community Chris created, self-doubt retreats. You find that you can do it. You can ride your bike in the snow to train. You can use the bike you thought was not good enough. You aren’t an outsider in a community based on inclusivity. You don’t have to be as good as anyone else in the group. You only have to be willing to be better than you ever thought you could be. The greatest personal victories will occur long before the finish line: Choosing to keep going when the mind says quit. Seeing victory not in the finish line but in each step toward it. Welcoming physical and mental challenges. Relying on others to carry you forward when you can’t seem to carry yourself. It is what Connie calls “one of the most life-altering things I have ever accomplished with regard to emotional and physical ability and endurance.” Self-doubt, lack of will, complacency. These things lead to lives only half lived. Overcoming them opens the door to the other half of our lives and powers us through with unlimited potential. On Saturday May 15, 435 registrants will gather at Bicycle Sports in Rochester, the starting point of the Almanzo 100, to pedal themselves toward their greater potential. Forty-eight of those will be women. That’s not nearly enough. So, ladies, dust off those bikes and I’ll see you at the 2011 Almanzo 100. Stephanie Wittmer loves that there’s a profession in which a person can take words that have been around for millennia, reorganize them uniquely on pages and get paid for it. The Almanzo 100 • • Almanzo 100, visit almanzo100. blogspot.com. (Registration is open each January 1 – 31 and is now closed for 2010.) To be inspired, come and listen as 435 pairs of bike shoes simultaneously click into their pedals on the morning of May 15 at Bicycle Sports. To turn your inspiration into action, to get your bicycling questions answered, and to get the rust removed from the old chain, drop in to see Chris or any of the helpful folks at Bicycle Sports. Connie Brown-Caldwell on the day of the Almanzo 100. 64 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Photo by Chris Skogen. • To peer into the world of the Rochester W omen May/June Issue Celebrates Moms! Gymnastics Reach New Heights at the New J.E.T.S. Gym Summer Camps Ages 3 to 12, 9 a.m. - 12 noon 6/14 – 6/17 Wild West Week 6/21-6/24 Circus Spectacular Rochester W omen 6/28 – 7/1 Beach Party May/June 2010 issue 7/12 – 7/15 Super Hero Week Come tour our new facility. See our new gymnastics floor and equipment and meet our will feature: 7/19 – 7/22 Pirates & Princess Week friendly coaches. 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A 12-year survivor of primary peritoneal cancer, similar to ovarian cancer in pathology and treatment, Sarah’s story is all the more poignant, since her mother died of the same disease when Sarah was just 16. Sarah’s accounting of how long it took to get from symptoms to diagnosis is sadly typical. Because the symptoms of ovarian cancer are subtle and mimic other disorders, various specialties are often consulted and wrong diagnoses made. Journey to diagnosis In 1997, Sarah’s initial symptoms of tiredness, abdominal pressure and frequent urges to urinate drove her to her primary doctor at Mayo Clinic. A gynecological consult and testing produced some benign findings, but Sarah’s symptoms 66 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com persisted and worsened. In January 1998, a gastroenterologist diagnosed her increased abdominal discomfort as Irritable Bowel Syndrome. As part of her annual physicals, Sarah’s primary physician had ordered CA 125 bloodwork, which had consistently been within normal range. When Sarah’s CA 125 came back abnormal during her March physical, she was immediately sent to a gynecology surgeon for exploratory would invade her life. She was a 55-year old wife, mother of two sons and a pre-school teacher. Extensive abdominal surgery and six rounds of chemotherapy with resulting side effects forced Sarah’s early retirement from her career. She experienced anger, fear, loneliness and depression. Finding support At the time of Sarah’s diagnosis, there were no support groups specific to her cancer. Getting through the difficult days, I try and focus on the moment, to say to myself, “Right now, in this place, at this time, I’m OK.” Two prayers that carried me through those days: “Help!” and “Thank you!” Sarah Keller surgery. The biopsies showed advanced cancer with a high mortality rate. “Courage” was not an adjective that described Sarah’s initial outlook as she struggled to absorb the serious realities that Today, the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA), mnovarian.org, offers support groups throughout Minnesota. Sarah eventually became one of the original facilitators for the southeast chapter of After Breast Surgery The Massage Form Massages: Channels massage the chest wall Cools: Channels promote air circulation making this a cool, breathable breast form Hugs: Channels “hug” the chest wall providing a snug fit Visit us today to experience the ABC difference! Kahler – Downtown UK(]LU\L:>:\P[L ^^^WSVYUL[4-HTWT ,]LUPUNZHUK^LLRLUKZI`HWWVPU[TLU[ Call for Nominations Healing Waters Project for women living with breast cancer Whitewater Gardens Ponds, Streams and Waterfalls Do you know a woman living with breast cancer who could benefit from the healing sound of a water garden in her yard? Rochester Women magazine has teamed up with Whitewater Gardens, the premier waterscape designer in southeast Minnesota, to offer a healing water garden to one woman living with breast cancer. For information and pictures of past recipients, visit whitewatergardens.com. Criteria: • The nominee must be newly diagnosed or currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. • The nominee must use the water garden for herself (non-transferable). • The nominee must agree to being photographed and interviewed by the magazine for publication. • The water garden must be installed in the yard of the homeowner. Work will be done between May and July, 2010. • The yard must be in the Rochester vicinity. To nominate, submit the following by May 1, 2010: 1. Your information: Name, address, phone and e-mail address. 2. Nominee’s information: Name, address, phone, and e-mail address. 3.Nomination Letter: In 500 words or less, tell us your nominee’s breast cancer story. 4. Send your nomination letter to: Ellie Miller, Healing Waters Project, Rochester Women magazine P.O. Box 5986 Rochester, MN 55903 Or e-mail: [email protected] RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 67 Survivors Say… “Many ovarian cancer symptoms are associated with pre-menstrual symptoms, so they can be overlooked. Finding a lump on my neck forced me to see my family physician and after having many tests I was diagnosed with Stage 4 epithelial ovarian cancer. It’s about knowing your own body and knowing something isn’t right.” Kristy Puetz “Being diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer at age 33 was the biggest challenge of my life. With a positive attitude and support of my family and friends, I was able to keep a smile on my face and believe that I could beat this disease.” Jackie Reiland “As an 18-year survivor I am so glad to see more of us survive and live good lives. Never give up!” Janie Clemens “While no cancer journey is an easy one, relying on faith, family and friends helps me fight this battle. For me, early detection was key and I can thank my wonderful Mayo Clinic doctors for that. Take nothing for granted and enjoy every day.” Beth Knutson “I think I might be the longest surviving member of the group. I was diagnosed and treated in 1983 with Early Stage ovarian cancer. I have been incredibly fortunate to experience 26 years of disease-free and complication-free survival.” Diane Closson “A very bad diagnosis can lead to an experience full of blessings: • The unbelievable wisdom, skill and help of all my health care givers at Mayo • The love and care of my friends and family • The interest and encouragement of others, even strangers—a hat on a bald head can lead to some amazing encounters • The strengthening and deepening of my faith—the Lord is indeed faithful in every circumstance!” Becky Pierce “Remember that you have cancer; it doesn’t have you. Fit it into your life but don’t let it become your life. Talk to people who have, or have had, cancer. You can learn a lot about how to deal with things. And it’s great to know you aren’t in this alone.” Jackie Rau “God’s grace was evident in my life as my ovarian cancer was detected six months to a year earlier than any symptoms would be felt. It was detected during my prophylatic oopherectomy (prevantative surgery to remove my ovaries), which I chose to have because I was a positive BRCA1 genetic carrier for the breast-ovarian cancer gene. I decided to have this genetic test performed because my mother had recently tested positive for the same gene mutation.” Janel Saunders “I would encourage anyone who receives a diagnosis of ovarian cancer to seek out a survivor to meet with and share the journey. This is so different than breast cancer. I did not know anyone who had ovarian cancer. It was so encouraging to know you could survive this disease.” Jean Wagner MOCA. Most dear to her heart is the memory of two women Sarah met by word of mouth. By unique chance, they had all been diagnosed with the same cancer at the same time, and suffered recurrence and radiation treatments simultaneously. They became a three-some cheerleading team who were sometimes too ill to get together and thus relied on frequent phone calls for support. Sarah’s grief was profound when she watched her two friends succumb to their cancers. However, their passing was her impetus to maintain a proactive attitude toward her disease. A supportive force behind Sarah’s optimistic outlook is her Mayo oncologist, Dr. Brigitte Barrette, who oversees her care. Dr. Barrette offered the following notes on Sarah’s case and ovarian cancer in general: • There is no accurate screening test for ovarian or primary peritoneal cancers. • Most patients are found to have advanced cancer at the time of surgery. • Physical examination, x-ray imaging and the blood test CA l25 are key to diagnosis. • Extensive research has resulted in many new therapies that were not available at the time of Sarah’s onset of symptoms and diagnosis. Challenging the odds What does Sarah Keller do with her gratitude energy? She readily embraces life’s opportunities. She has seen both sons get married, and made three trips to visit the one that lives in Paris. She has three grandchildren, with one on the way. She is an avid gardener, and sings in the Rochester Civic Music Choir and her church choir. Sarah loves to connect with others by volunteering. And if that isn’t enough, she begins each morning with a workout at the Rochester Area Family Y. Sarah Keller’s story is more than one of survival. Her enthusiasm in sharing her gift of life, despite the odds, stems from a strong desire to help educate women about this potentially life-threatening disease. Hopefully they will be among the 93 percent who have a five-year survival rate, when diagnosed and treated in the earliest stages, as opposed to a 25% survival rate when diagnosed in later stages. Patti Dolan, who divides her time between Rochester and Michigan, has been freelance writing for the past 10 years. 68 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com Screening for Ovarian Cancer* Ovarian cancer occurs in 1 out of 72 women. Because there is no accurate screening test for ovarian cancer, a woman must understand symptoms and talk with her doctor. A woman who experiences symptoms should advocate for herself, be persistent if she feels something is wrong and request three tests from her doctor: • CA 125 blood test • Transvaginal ultrasound • Pelvic-rectal exam A biopsy definitively diagnoses ovarian cancer. Primary Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer* Note: these symptoms are outside the norm, occur almost daily, persist and worsen. • Bloating • Pelvic or abdominal pain • Difficulty eating or feeling full too quickly • Frequent or urgent need to urinate • Other symptoms commonly reported may include: fatigue, indigestion, back pain, pain with intercourse, constipation and menstrual irregularities. Support Sites *Source: mnovarian.org mnovarian.org, mayoclinic.org/ovarian-cancer (Top) Teal “OverCome” wristbands, in support of ovarian cancer survivors and those who have lost their battle, are available at mnovarian.org. (Right) Becky Pierce and Janie Clemens share stories of their cancer journeys. Are you smoking and Volunteer! wish to stop smoking? Mayo Clinic is seeking volunteers, 18 years of age or older who wish to stop smoking. The purpose of this research study is to see if the combination of varenicline (aka Chantix) and bupropion (aka Zyban) will help smokers stop smoking. You will be paid for your time in this research study. For more information, call the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Research Program at 1-800-848-7853 or (507) 266-1944 or e-mail us at [email protected]. More clinical trials information can be found at http://clinicaltrials.mayo.edu Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action and equal opportunity educator and employer. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 69 women wisdom There’s only one sure-fire way to cope with the hot flashes of menopause By Laurie Helmers I n the January/February 2008 issue I revealed to the world I was turning 50. I also shared my amusement with my husband’s gift of a ceiling fan—that practical surprise chosen because of his engineering colleagues’ portents about their wives’ perimenopausal hot flashes. “What a waste,” I unappreciatively thought to myself as the dust settled on the blades motionless above our bed for almost two years. Here’s an update. My “hot” news is the flashes have arrived. At first, it was just an occasional tepid tingle that fooled me into naively prancing about singing Peggy Lee’s famous lyrics, “Is that all there is?” However, a few months ago, I gained complete insight as to why the middle-aged Wicked Witch of the West was so cranky. When she called out, “I’m melting,” it had nothing to do with the ruby-slippered enemy throwing water on her. In fact, if the water was cold, she probably considered the pubescent Kansan to be her new best friend. Night rider The worst of it comes at night. Every few hours, I wake up riding the crest of an incendiary wave and throw off the covers. First, remove the top fur layer by hurling our cat off the bed. That elicits a howl of ignorant tomcat indignation, often followed by a semiconscious grumble of the same tone from my heat-radiating spouse as I elbow him to his side of the mattress. As the intensity peaks, I congratulate myself that I sleep in the buff—an economical decision I made on my wedding night after spending a small fortune on a negligee that was worn all of five minutes. When the heat reaches molten lava level, I jump up, blaze to the kitchen, and pull out two containers of frozen yogurt to cradle against my chest like life preservers. Not only does it cool me down, but in a matter of minutes, I can guzzle a glass of cold milk to quash some of the flames. Hot News Flash! 70 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com There are surprise attacks at other times of the day. Like the one that hit in the middle of an early evening concert I attended. While the rest of the audience pulled coats up over their shoulders in the chilly theatre, I peeled down to my sleeveless satin shell. I wished it had been a T-shirt with a sassy logo like: “What’s-aMatter-With-You, Haven’t You Seen a Perimenopausal Woman Before?” Hormonal insanity? I started research on homeopathic remedies, followed by a number of experimentations. For example, my approach to a pharmacy clerk at a big discount store asking, “Got any black cohash?” didn’t ultimately result in relief; but, it did give me a vicarious sense of what it’s like to make a drug deal. And while a soy diet might be proving beneficial to peri-menopausal Pacific Asian women, it didn’t touch my genetic northern British blood. Great, I would have to descend from a culture that believes in “grin and bear it.” Under the guise of folk wisdoms, during one midnight scorching episode, my husband threw my share of the covers back over me suggesting that “maybe you can just burn it out—you know, like that saying ‘feed a fever.’” In that crystal clear moment, I completely understood the validity of the self-created widow’s plea of “not guilty by reason of hormonal insanity.” Because I’m a woman. That’s why. New approach. In a purely selfish act, I ignored the rules of social communication in the stoic Midwest and committed the faux pas of talking about my flashes with other women. There were some red faces (embarrassment or just another hot flash?), but it was comforting to share stories. One friend relayed having a “bad one” during lunch with her 30-something son, who asked what was happening. She obliged with a mini-lecture on the hazards encountered on the road to menopause. His eyes grew wide as he exclaimed, “Really? Why?” She responded, “Because I’m a woman, that’s why, and don’t give me that crap about Adam and Eve!” The other day, I was looking for a birthday card for a 50-something friend. I selected one that showed two attractive mid-life ladies toasting each other under the caption, “Even at our age, we’re still hotties.” Open the card for the punch line: “There has to be something positive about these hot flashes!” There it was. The only fool-proof, dependable coping mechanism for all the fire balls life throws at you. Humor. With age comes wisdom; with wisdom comes gratitude, especially for that pragmatic ceiling fan whirring overhead at top speed. And deeper gratitude for that engineer next to me, who bought the model with a remote control. It has three speeds and stays in my hand all night. By the way, he’s become wiser as well. He knows not to even dream of touching THIS remote. Laurie loves creatively expressing herself through music, acting and writing; and, she has cleverly discovered that perimenopause is the perfect scapegoat on which to blame EVERTHING. Talk with your doctor about treatments for perimenopausal symptoms that are disruptive to daily functioning and well-being. COACHING YOU TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF WELLNESS Wellness Life Planning Life Transitions Retirement Coaching Attend the 47th Annual Home, Vacation & RV Show! True North Life & Wellness CoachingTM Nicole O. 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March 8, Guest speaker Beverly Gherity with Better Business Bureau. April 12, Speaker to be announced. ..................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Networking News... Mothers and More Improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. Meetings at 7 p.m., Quarry Ridge Apartments clubhouse, 1823 Quarry Ridge Place NW. Visitors welcome. Visit rochmoms.org or contact Emily at 507-288-1186 or [email protected]. March 9, Money Matters. Should I rollover my 401K? How much should I save for my kids’ college education? When can I retire? Get your questions by a panel of Rochester’s best financial advisors. March 23, Kick Start Your Spring Cleaning. Tips on cleaning overlooked and neglected areas to make way for a more organized home. April 13, Game On! Join us for a relaxing evening and an opportunity to get to know the members of our group by playing games. April 27, Power of the Purse. We will put together bags to give to homeless or in-transition mothers as Mother’s Day gifts. A purse is a woman’s home away from home. It helps her feel put together! Bring a new or gently used purse to donate or just your helping hands. ..................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . American Association of University Women (AAUW) For more information, contact Yalanda Rishovd, 507-292-0062, [email protected]. March 20, AAUW Educational Fellowship Luncheon, noon. Willow Creek Golf Course. Dr. Karlyn Kohrs Campbell will speak on the topic of the second wave of American feminism. For additional details, including the cost of the luncheon, contact Beth Nienow, [email protected] or 507-287-8647. 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Complete the Rochester Women magazine reader survey online at RWmagazine.com for a chance to win 10 free tickets and a limousine ride to and from the Suzanne Vega concert on Thursday, April 22, 2010. RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 73 Upcoming Events Children's Dance Theatre presents Coppélia March 12, 7 p.m.; March 13, 1 & 7 p.m.; March 14, 1 p.m. Mayo Civic Center, Presentation Hall. Directed by Allen Fields of the Minnesota Ballet This is a comedic ballet about a mysterious toy-maker who lives in the town square. He shares his house with the beautiful life-like doll, Coppélia, that he created. His neighbor, Swanilda, and her fiancé, Franz, believe Coppélia is real. Franz falls in love with the beautiful doll. The adventure begins as both he and Swanilda sneak into the toy-maker’s workshop, separately, to meet Coppélia. More information: Sheila Sullivan at 507-281-3335 or RochesterChildrensDanceTheatre.com. Choral Arts Ensemble presents Choral Treasures March 6, 8 p.m. at Zumbro Lutheran Church March 7, 2 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church Anchored by Herbert Howell’s haunting Requiem and selections from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Vespers, the concert will feature Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei, Orlando Gibbons’ Drop Drop Slow Tears, Pilgrim’s Hymn by Stephen Paulus, The Lord is an Everlasting God by Kenneth Jennings and new spirituals by Carol Barnett and Dominick Argento. Pre-concert talk with Artistic Director Michael Culloton 30 minutes before each concert. Tickets $25, $15 for adults and $10 for students, at choralartsensemble.org or 507-252-8427. Award-winning Gospel artist Aaron Shust in concert March 5, 7:30 p.m. Autumn Ridge Church Shust is among the top performing artists in contemporary Christian music today with three Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. Tickets $20 & $30 available at Christos BookCenter, 507-252-9090 or AutumnRidgeChurch.org. Art Relief for Haiti March 25, 5 to 8 p.m. Rochester Art Center Come for a bowl of Haitian-style rice, entertainment and a silent auction featuring artwork. All donations and monies raised will go to Doctors Without Borders for their work in Haiti. Tickets $10 ($40 max per family). To donate art, contact Angela (SEMVA member) at 507-271-3846 or 507-285-5476, or Pam at 507-281-2330. 74 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com RISE April 9 & 10, 7 p.m. and April 11, 3 p.m. Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall Performed by The Rochester Dance Company. A message of hope, stressing the importance of banding together during times of trouble, to rise up out of desperation and move boldly into the unfamiliar and seemingly chaotic future with confidence and strength in numbers. Tickets $10 student, $11 senior, $12 adult. Reservations: Mayo Civic Center Box Office or Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000. Information at rochesterdancecompany.com Mothers & More Rummage Sale April 17, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1212 12th Ave NW) Gently used clothing for all ages and sizes (baby, children’s, maternity and adult), baby equipment, books and toys for all ages, household items, including furniture and home décor. More than 20 families contribute. Proceeds benefit activities sponsored by the Rochester chapter of Mothers & More. More information: rochmoms.org Val’s Veggie Patches Rhythm of Life Concert Sunday in the Park with George First Unitarian Universalist Church Showtunes from the Broadway stage and movie screen. Featuring area performers Mike Garner, Laurie Helmers, Novella Meisner, Deb Olson, Tom Overlie and Scott Schwark, plus the Walden Hill Vocal Ensemble. Proceeds go to Interfaith Hospitality Network and Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity to help homeless families. 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Tours of the Sports Dome Stadium at RCTC 4 to 5:30 p.m. Lost Faculties Band after 9 p.m. More information: Lisa Baldus, [email protected] 800-362-3515 ChanhassenDT.com RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 75 AD INDEX All in Stitches...........................................................................34 Allison’s Upholstery & Window Fashios.......................33 American Heart Association Go Red For Women........................................................61 Ameriprise Financial.............................................................28 Artistic Framers Inc...............................................................33 Aspen Enterprises of Rochester......................................42 AtHome America, Patty Reiland......................................33 Beyond Kitchens....................................................................28 Bicycle Sports.........................................................................65 Blades to 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Complete form at RWmagazine.com/calendar.php Events in purple are sponsored by RochesterWomen magazine. *(507 area code unless stated) ONGOING (*contact organization for regular meeting times) *Autumn Ridge Church, Women’s Bible Study, Wed, 9:15 am & 6:30 pm, 288-8880, autumnridgechurch.org/wbs Blue Moon Ballroom, dancing, lessons, rentals, 2030 Lanesboro Art Council, community arts organization, 467-ARTS, lanesboroartcouncil.org *Mothers and More, 529-9107, rochmoms.org *Mothers of Multiples, Gardens Clubhouse, 3rd Wed monthly, 281-1898, somnmoms.org *Mother’s of Preschoolers (MOPS)-2nd and 4th Tues monthly Sept-May, NW location, 529-8202, bereancc.org/bereancc/mops/index.php; SE location, through May, Meadow Park Church, 2nd and 4th Thurs, 288-3293, [email protected] NAMI Family to Family Support Group, peer- support, 1st and 3rd Mon monthly, 6 pm, St. Mary’s Generose, Rm M227, 2nd and 4th Wed monthly, 7 pm, 2200 2nd St SW, Suite 203, 287-1692, nami-semn.org *Page Theatre, (Winona), 457-1715, [email protected], pagetheatre.org *PAIIR (Parents Are Important In Rochester), Rochester Public Schools Early Childhood Education family support programs, 328-4020, rochesterce.org/paiir Red Wing Arts Association, 651-388-7569, redwingartsassociation.org, redwing.org Riverside Live! Concert Series, 328-2200 or 800-657-3980, riversideconcerts.com Rochester Area Family Y, monthly events calendar, 287-2260, rochfamy.org Rochester Art Center, free to public Thursdays and first Sat monthly, 282-8629, rochesterartcenter.org Rochester Civic Theatre, “Gypsy,” (through Mar 28), “The Story of Snow White,” (opens Apr 23), times vary, 282-8481 rochestercivictheatre.org *Rochester Downtown Alliance, ongoing events, 424-4744, downtownrochestermn.com/events, [email protected] Rochester Downtown Winter Farmers Market, Mar 6 & 13, Apr 3, 17 & 24, 9 am–noon, Graham Park, Bldg 41, Market Manager, 273-8232, rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org Rochester Garden and Flower Club, 288-6730, Hwy 14 East, 288-0556, bluemoonballroom.com dwebsite.com/gardenclub Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, “Nunset Boulevard,” (through May 30), “Footloose,” (through July 31), times vary, 800-362-3515, chanhassentheatres.com instruction opportunities, 884-1375, [email protected] *Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), Rochester Public Library, special events and ongoing ongoing support programs, 287-2020, c2r2.org Rochester International Dance Studio, varied dance groups, 328-2300, rochesterpubliclibrary.org Commonweal Theatre (Lanesboro), “John Gabriel Borkman,” (opens Apr 9), “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” (opens May 14), times vary, 800-657-7025, commonwealtheatre.org Rochester Repertory Theatre Company, “Last of the Boys,” (opens Mar 12), “1776,” (opens Apr 30), 289-1737, RochesterRep.org Crossings Gallery (Zumbrota), ongoing Rochester Senior Center, ongoing events, 121 N Broadway, 287-1404, rochesterseniorcenter.org, exhibits, classes, concerts, gift shop, 732-7616, crossingsatcarnegie.com *Dances of Universal Peace, third Fri monthly, 6415 West River Rd. NW, 281-2791, [email protected] *Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance For those affected, their friends & family members, an opportunity to learn & gather strength. DBSA Mayo-1st and 3rd Mon monthly, 5:30 pm, Saint Mary’s Generose, Rm 2-120. DBSA Rochester-2nd, 4th and 5th Mon monthly, 7 pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, Rm L-5, 282-8372 days, 292-9679 eves, DBSAlliance.org, [email protected] *”Greater Rochester Express Network” (GREN), Express Employment Professionals, 1st Tues monthly, 358-8301, [email protected], abwagren.org/index.html Lake City Tourism, ongoing events, 877-525-3248, [email protected] Rochester Track Club, rochestertrackclub.com *Seasons Hospice, grief education and support. Newly Bereaved program first Mon monthly, Hospice Office (1811 Greenview Place SW), info, calendar, 285-1930, seasonshospice.org Sexual Assault/Victim Services, volunteer training begins Mar 9, register by Mar 1, 328-7276, [email protected] Southeastern MN Performing Arts Network, performing arts groups and artists, SEMPAN.com Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, Peer support group for survivors of suicide, meets 3rd Thursday each month at 7 pm, adults (18+), Evangel United Methodist Church, 2645 N Broadway, 272-8144, 288-5605, [email protected], [email protected] USA DANCE - Southern MN Ballroom Dance Chapter, lessons, dance 2nd Fri monthly, “Castle,” 121 N. Broadway, 7:30-11 pm, 843-4665, 281-1034, somnusadance.org Women on Wheels, Rochester Chapter, 2nd Mon monthly through Nov, 6:30 pm, Mr. Pizza North, (4040 28th Street NW), 272-2469, mnwomenonwheels.org Visit Winona, museums, riverboat rides, agri-tours, attractions, visitwinona.com CALENDAR EVENTS MARCH Mar 1-28, It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time! Find a cookie booth near you throughout the Rochester Area, 800-845-0787, [email protected], girlscoutsrv.org. Pick-up Rochester Women March/April 2010 issue at cookie booths at HyVee stores March 6 and 7. Mar 4 & Apr 1, Downtown ARTWALK, 5-8 pm, visit downtown Rochester businesses, studios and galleries the first Thursday monthly for refreshments, entertainment, and conversation, 424-2866, downtownrochestermn.com Mar 4, Rochester Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Olmsted County History Center, (1195 W Circle Dr SW), 10:45-11:45 am, Patty Arndt presents “Native American Herbal Medicine,” public welcome, free, [email protected] Mar 5, Rochester A Better Chance Annual Gala & Silent Auction, International Event Center, Reception & Silent Auction, 6 pm, Dinner, 7 pm, rochesterbetterchance.com Mar 5-7, A Time to Sew Quilting Retreat, Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, join us for a weekend of quilting and fellowship at Ironwoods Miracle Lodge, 533-4315, miraclelodge.com, [email protected] Mar 6-Apr 4, Ice Age 2010: An Exhibit of Mammoth Proportions, Quarry Hill Nature Center, M-F: 2-5 pm, Sat: 9 am-5 pm, Sun: Noon-5 pm, fee, 281-6114, qhnc.org/specialevents.html Mar 6, GATEway Science Fair, Landow Atrium, Gonda Building, Mayo Clinic, 12:30 pm-4:45 pm, Grades 2-6, public viewing at 4 pm, 281-1498, gatewaysciencefair@ gmail.com, rochestergateway.com Mar 6, Winter, Wine and Wonder, A Gourmet Dinner at Eagle Bluff ELC, 6:30 pm, reservations, 467-2437, eagle-bluff.org/event-calendar Mar 6, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall, 7:30 pm, 328-2200, riversideconcerts.com Mar 6 & 7, Choral Treasures, Zumbro Lutheran Church, Sat, 8 pm, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Sun, 2 pm. Choral Arts Ensemble presents treasured works by Herbert Howells, Rachmaninoff and Barber, 252-8427, choraleartsensemble.org Mar 15-19, Daffodil Days, supports mission of American Cancer Society, flowers available around town, daffodil.acsevents.org/site Mar 19, Women Entrepreneurs Networking, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, (220 S Broadway, Suite 100), A roundtable resource for the small business owner who is looking to start or grow their business, 7:30-9 am, register, free, 424-5678, [email protected] Mar 20-21, 34th Annual Rochester Woodcarvers Show, Graham Park, 4-H Bldg, 10 am-4 pm each day, local women carvers! free, 285-1620, rochesterwoodcarvers.com Mar 23, United Way Celebration of Caring and Giving, Rochester International Event Center, 5:30 - 8 pm, 287-2000 uwolmsted.org Mar 25, Art Relief For Haiti, Rochester Art Center, 5-8 pm, enjoy a bowl of Haitian-style rice, entertainment and silent auction featuring art work, fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders’, tickets at the door or call Angela at 271-3846 cell, or 285-5476 or Pam at 281-2330 APRIL Apr 1, Rochester Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Olmsted County History Center, 10:45-11:45 am, Alan Calavano will present “Stories of Rochester” Postcard Collection, public welcome, free, [email protected] Apr 8, Girl Scouts Women of Distinction Luncheon, The Depot, Minneapolis, 11:30 am – 1 pm, Eight women will be honored for being positive role models. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mae Jemison, First Woman of Color in Space, Emcee: Robyne Robinson, News Anchor, FO X 9, registration information at girlscoutsrv.org. Apr 9-10, 35th Annual Rochester World Festival, Mayo High School, children’s activities, cultural displays, ethnic food, Talent Show, Fri, 7-9 pm, Sat, 10 am-3 pm, [email protected], ria-minnesota.org Apr 10, Fetzer 20 K and 2 Mile Run, Bamber Valley School, 9 am, registration Fri, 4/9, 5-8 pm at Running Room (711 S. Broadway), Sat, 7-8:45 am at Bamber Valley, 282-5079, [email protected], rochestertrackclub.com Apr 16, Women Entrepreneurs Networking, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, (220 S Broadway, Suite 100), A roundtable resource for the small business owner who is looking to start or grow their business, 7:30-9 am, register, free, 424-5678, [email protected] Apr 16, RCTC Alumni, Athletes, and Friends Event, Eagles Club, 5:30-9 pm, Appetizers, Prizes and RCTC Sports Memorabilia sale, Tours of the Sports Dome Stadium at RCTC, 4-5:30 pm, Lost Faculties band after 9 pm, 281-7770, [email protected] Town”, sponsored by Sterling State Bank, Rochester International Event Center, 5-7:30 pm, more info, 252-7220 or 288-3663 Mar 8, International Women’s Day Celebration, Assisi Apr 21, Go Red For Women-Our Hearts. Our Choice: Heights Spirituality Center, (1001 14th St NW), 5:30–8 pm, light supper followed by a panel presentation of Rochester women: Joyce Gibbs, Terri Allred, Ronnie Oliveto, Barbara Porter and Jan Vetter. Seating limited! Reservations, fee, 280-2195, [email protected] Rochester International Event Center, 8-11:30 am, networking, continental breakfast, health screenings, vendor booths, auction, and noon luncheon, tickets and table information, 952-278-7939, [email protected], goredforwomen.org Mar 12-14, Home, Vacation & RV Show, Graham Arenas at Graham Park, times vary, 281-6040 April 22, Earth Day Mar 12-14, Children’s Dance Theatre presents Civic Center Presentation Hall, 7:30 pm, 328-2200, riversideconcerts.com Coppelia, a comedic ballet about a mysterious toy-maker, Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall, times vary, tickets, CDT Manager, 281-3335, RochesterChildrensDanceTheatre.com. Mar 13, Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, “An Evening of Chamber Music,” Christ United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm, 286-8742, [email protected], rochestersymphony.org Park in Lanesboro, 10 am-2 pm, Join us for kids activities, informational booths, farmers market, plant sale, and more! 888-800-9558, eagle-bluff.org/events Apr 24, March of Dimes March for Babies, Eagle’s Club, 8 am, registration, 9 am start, 282-0649, marchforbabies.org Apr 24, “A Night in the Tropics,” Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale with guest Charles Lazurus Jazz Quartet, Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall, 7:30 pm, 286-8742, rochestersymphony.org Apr 25, Spring Finale, Honors Choirs of SE MN, Bethel Lutheran Church, (810 3rd Ave SE), 4 pm, 252-0505, HonorsChoirs.org Apr 30, Arbor Day Celebration, Central Park, Downtown Rochester, 11 am-1 pm, children’s activities, Smokey Bear, live music, food, info, and free trees available, rpu.org Apr 30-May 2, 100 Mile Garage Sale, various cities along the Mississippi River, 452-0735, visitwinona.com Apr 30, “More Minnesota Vineyards” Ages 21 and up, fee includes transportation, box lunch, tours, tastings, and guide. 8:45 am depart Recreation Center-West parking lot, 5 pm, approximate return. No refunds after Apr 1, 328-4000, [email protected]. See p. 61. MAY May 1, Rochester Downtown Summer Farmers Market opens, (4th St & 4th Ave SE), 7 am-Noon, 273-8232, rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org May 2, Walk MS: Christopher & Banks Walk presented by Anchor Bank, Soldier’s Field Memorial, 10 am, Walk to create a world free of MS. Register now! Pledges required, 800-582-5296, [email protected], walkMS.org Pick up RochesterWomen May/June issue beginning May 6. May 1, 2010 Come join the fun at the Falls Duathlon. This scenic race course winds along the Cannon River and the Cannon Valley Bike Trail. This is a great event for family and friends. 2M Run, 14M Bike, 3M Run Apr 17 and 18, Rhythm of Life Benefit Concert, See p. 75. Apr 17-18 & 24-25, Rochester Area Builders Spring Showcase of Homes, homes, townhomes, and subdivisions featured in various stages of completion throughout Rochester, 12-5 pm, free, 282-7698, rochesterareabuilders.com Mar 7, Salvation Army 26th Annual “Taste of the Apr 24, Root River Valley Earth Day Celebration, Sylvan register at finalstretch.com Falls Duathlon Cannon Falls, MN April 22, Riverside Live! Presents Suzanne Vega, Mayo Apr 23, “An Evening of Wine and Roses”, Rochester Art Center, 6 pm, benefits PossAbilities of Southern MN, 281-6116, possabilities.org Apr 23, The Lyra Baroque Orchestra: Brandenburg Concerti, Zumbro Lutheran Church, 7:30 pm, 288-7012, lyrabaroque.org photo by minnefotamoments.com RWmagazine.com March/April 2010 77 humor O nce on a family car trip I played a mean little trick on my two-year-old sister who was sandwiched between my older sister and me in the back seat. As a kid I did everything in my power not to do anything wrong. But that day I couldn’t resist. There she sat, blanket with fringes in her left hand, pigtails on her head; she was sucking her thumb and sleeping. Everyone was sleeping as I recall, except my dad who was driving. I took my sister’s right hand and started to pull her thumb out of her mouth just until she started sucking frantically to build some resistance to my tug. I’d let her fall back into a deeper sleep for a minute and then do it again until she woke up just enough to start crying. Then I quickly rested my head on the window and pretended I was asleep. I’d keep one eye half open just so I could see my parents turn around with their questioning stares wondering what caused her little outburst. My parents looked at each other as if to say, “must have been a bad dream.” I found it all quite amusing. Usually I hate how dry airplanes are. Last night I was glad. Airplanes are so dry that I never fly without a bottle of water. Usually I just buy bottled water at the airport, but this time I was planning ahead and brought my own—one of the CamelBak brands: hard plastic with a straw that connects to a mouthpiece on a pivot that you flip up. With airport bottled water, the crinkled bottle is my clue that the air pressure has changed. Hard plastic CamelBaks don’t crinkle. I had no clue. So mid-flight when the dry air was getting to me, I grabbed my bottle, flipped the mouth piece, and ... out came a forceful stream of water that shot to the top of the cabin and along the side panel a good two rows ahead of me. This was not a gentle trickle of water. This was an obstruct-the-end-of-a-gardenhose-with-your-thumb type of jet. It wouldn’t quit. It sprayed the ceiling and the window and grazed the head of hair sticking up above the seat in front of me. As I quickly tried to force the mouthpiece back down—realizing all 24 ounces were going to spray out if I didn’t take action—I glanced around to see who noticed. All I saw in the dark cabin around me were lots of mouths hanging open. Not in shock from the water fountain I had created mid-cabin, but in that awkward and uncomfortable airplane sleep pose. The awake ones had just gotten their bags of pretzels and were frantically devouring the contents as if those five mini-pretzels were One Eye Open By Stephanie Wittmer 78 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com the first food they’d come across in weeks. So in a couple of seconds I’d deduced that this episode had gone unnoticed. But then the woman in front of me with droplets of water in her hair turned to the friend sitting next to her, patted her head with her hand, said something to the friend, and they both looked up at the ceiling. They were confused. They looked around questioningly trying to figure out what this liquid was and where it came from in that dark, quiet cabin of open-mouthed sleepers. I reached back into my 1986 memories and did the only thing I could think of to do. Pretend I was sleeping. But I kept one eye open to see what they did. I guess they decided to ignore it. I found it all quite amusing. I noticed there was water running down the edge of the ceiling and onto the window panels in front of and next to me. I hoped no one would notice. Lucky for me the cabin was dry as ever and the evidence evaporated in minutes. Parched, I asked the flight attendant for a cup of water. No one suspected a thing. Stephanie Wittmer stores these and other thoughts at OneThousandSevenHundred. blogspot.com “Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.” ~Doug Larson Lake views coming soon. Make your move today! B ouquet Companies Premier Rental Townhomes Unmatched design. Unrivaled service. 507.282.8899 www.bouquetcompanies.com 3202 Avalon Cove Lane NW 80 March/April 2010 RWmagazine.com