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MAGAZINE
COVER STORY
MARCH/APRIL 2010
10
CELEBRATING
YEARS OF ROCHESTER
WOMEN MAGAZINE
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By Amy Brase
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FOOD
THE WORLDLY BIRD
Ethnic chicken dishes
spice up the menu.
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in every issue
9 From the Editor
10In the Know
72Networking News
74Upcoming Events
76Advertisers Index
76Community Calendar
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HEALING WATERS PROJECT
Nominate a woman living with
breast cancer for a healing water garden.
ASK JILL
Peek at the spring fashion
forecast with image consultant
Jill Krieger Swanson.
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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
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By Emily Watkins
HUMOR
ONE EYE OPEN
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PERSONAL
GETTING SERIOUS
ABOUT SKINCARE
Q&A with Jessica Amos of Hair Studio 52.
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PROFESSIONAL
REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES
Amanda Mikhail is an IBM hardware
engineer with 19 patents to her name.
By Jennifer M. Gangloff
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Meet six business owners who
are making reverie a reality.
By Gina Depuydt
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PROFESSIONAL
BADGE OF HONOR
The Girl Scouts recognize Dr. Patricia Simmons
as a Woman of Distinction.
By Amy Brase
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TO GIVE IS BETTER THAN TO RECEIVE
National Philanthropy Day recognizes outstanding contributors.
By Suzanne Novak
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TRAVEL
REACHING ACROSS THE GLOBE
Rochester’s partner cities promote friendship and peace.
By Katherine Shine
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CANNON FALLS
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MAGAZINE
Issue 58, Volume 10, Number 1
MARCH/APRIL 2010
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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.
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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].
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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
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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.
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By Jessica Amos, owner, Hair Studio 52
Q
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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
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My skin feels rough and I’m noticing
more fine lines and wrinkles. I’ve
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resurfacing treatments. Can I have them
done without looking like I’m “shedding”
my skin?
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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
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Q
I’m ready to shed my winter coat, but the cool temperatures
make it hard to wear spring clothes. What styles can I wear
this season without freezing?
A
I have good news. This year we don’t have to sacrifice style for
warmth! Focus on color and accessories until the snow
melts. Here’s the forecast:
COLOR: The 2010 season includes a palette of softer colors that
can easily be worn in sweaters and woolen blazers. Begin by
doing an audit of your own closet followed by surveying the local
consignment shops. Look for shades of pink, light
gray, soft blue, coral, yellow and warm beige. 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.
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
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Amanda Mikhail is an IBM hardware
engineer with 19 patents to her name
By Jennifer M. Gangloff
Photography by Olive Juice Studios
Amanda Mikhail, a mechanical engineer, stands in front of an IBM System p 570. 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.
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For over thirty years, I have worked with individuals
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“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
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“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.
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 “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
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By Gina Depuydt
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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?
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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.
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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
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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
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on we wanted to set ourselves apart. The best way to do that was
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The Girl Scouts recognize
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here’s a bird-watching merit badge on Dr. Patricia Simmons’
Girl Scout sash, representing her first childhood taste of how
applied learning leads to accomplishment. 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.”
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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
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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.
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contributions to the community.
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Edward P. Pompeian
Edward P. Pompeian was recognized with the “Outstanding
Philanthropist” award. 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.”
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.”
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
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frames or gathered in church basements to
produce pretty and practical bed coverings.
But quilting is much older than that.
The past
The oldest surviving quilt dates back to
about the first century AD—a quilted linen
carpet found in a cave in Mongolia.
Quilts as we know them are a more
recent development. At the dawn of the
19th century, it was primarily the wealthy
who quilted in their leisure time. Blankets
were more economical for warmth and
women did not have the time to sew
by hand.
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and women were able to sew
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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
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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.
Send Me No Flowers,
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Area quilt shops
All in Stitches, Stewartville:
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Calico Hutch, Hayward:
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Cotton Patch, Owatonna:
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Hancock Fabrics, Rochester:
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Jo-Ann Fabrics, Rochester:
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Kelley’s Quality Sewing Center, Rochester:
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Pine-Needles, Racine:
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Quilting Cupboard, Rochester:
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Fourth and Main Fabrics, Cannon Falls:
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Rather Bee Quilting, Lake City:
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“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. It
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Says Eunice, “So much of ‘women’s
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like stringing beads with no knot at
the end of the string. Meals are eaten.
Laundry and dishes always need to be
done. Quilting gives a product with a bit
more staying power—you can see it and
admire it today and in the future.
“Quilting has given me an identity,
self-confidence, self-worth and a pathway
to meeting many friends who share a
‘common thread,’” she says. “While
making a quilt for someone else, you
think of them with each part of the
process, putting love in each stitch. So
with the end product you have poured
yourself into a gift filled with love.”
All agree that their houses
would be cleaner if they didn’t
quilt. But the community of
life-long friends made over
hours of stitching and visiting
fabric shops is as important
to them as breathing. Fabric,
thread, texture and color stitch
together friends, passions
and history.
Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum is an
art quilter living in Rochester with
her husband, Jay, son, Ben, and
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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
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Country-style exhaust hood over the
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While Lance and Deb both have
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The new granite countertop boasts
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and matches the rest of our home.”
Penny Marshall is a freelance writer.
(Right) The fireplace redeisgn provided the
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(Below) Mike and Candice Peters (left) and
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Preventing pollution through beautification
By Emily Watkins
W
hat do fertilizers, pesticides, oil, litter, dog poop, grass clippings, leaves, dirt, soap and salt all have in common? They are pollutants
that, if not handled properly, can end up in our local lakes, rivers, and aquifers—dirtying the water we drink and the water we use
for recreation. These pollutants can also disturb the habitats of animals, bugs and plants.
The City of Rochester is trying to mitigate the effects of these pollutants by educating its citizens. Under the watch of Allison Plute,
the City’s Storm Water Education Assistant, Rochester is making headway toward beautifying our city—using raingardens to work with
nature instead of against it.
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.
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
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
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You can also reduce runoff from your
property with a rain barrel: a vessel
placed under a down spout to catch and
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Dates to remember
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The Worldly
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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”
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)
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).
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. Wine recommendation: Tygerberg
Sauvignon Blanc (smooth & pleasant providing
a gentle accompaniment) or Joel Gott Sauv
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The Rochester delegation on Tiananmen Square in Beijing in front of Tiananmen Gate.
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.
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. Thank you to Catherine Ashton
for sharing her passion for China with
Rochester Women magazine.
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By Margo Stich
O
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one thing: the sweet tooth is dominant. So here are some favorite dessert discoveries.
Staff pick (M. Stich)
This pick is a confession from someone
who has a collection of specialty cheesecake
cookbooks and enjoys preparing such
desserts herself. It’s difficult to top the
cheesecakes of Chef Heather Fulton at
Mr. Pizza North. 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.
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!
Death by Chocolate cake photo courtesy of Prescott’s. Other photos by Margo Stich.
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A stop worth making...a community to watch
By Margo Stich
a new, novel restaurant to open in the next few months under the
same ownership and Chef Rielander’s culinary expertise. Across from
the deli are the public library and city museum, which is in the old
Fireman’s Hall, built in 1888.
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.
Summer brings the Nature Valley Grand Prix Bicycle Race in June,
harness horse racing at the fairgrounds during the Cannon Valley Fair
in July and the “First Thursday Fun Fest” held May through October.
Get oriented to the community with handy maps and directories
available at the local chamber of commerce (open 10 to 3 weekdays)
on the northeast corner of Main and Fourth streets. On the SE corner,
Fourth and Main Fabrics is such a visual gem inside, even non-quilters
and “unhandy needle workers” would appreciate seeing it. The store has
an extensive fabric selection and other related supplies.
Mill Street runs parallel to Main just a block to the north, with
numerous points of interest. Plan to stop at the Old Market Deli,
whether for a noteworthy lunch (their homemade soups are
awesome) or simply coffee and a fresh baked item. Here Chef Chad
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Choosing Victory
Join the bicycling community that tackles 100 gravel miles each May
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an opportunity to be victorious.
Victorious: having defeated an
adversary. 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.
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.
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Ovarian cancer survivors. Front row: Jean Wagner, Becky Pierce, Janie Clemens, Sarah Keller, Diane Closson.
Back row: Jackie Reiland, Kristy Puetz, Beth Knutson, Jackie Rau, Janel Saunders.
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A 12-year survivor of primary peritoneal
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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
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
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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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!
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.
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ABWA Greater Rochester Express Network (GREN)
Networking breakfast meetings first Tuesday of the month at Express Employment
Professionals, 2518 N. Broadway, 7-8:30 a.m. Cost is $15. RSVP to Kristen Asleson at
[email protected]. Guests are welcome.
Questions? Margaret Heise at 507-273-0325.
abwagren.org.
March 2, Speaker: Jan Daly, Rosie Belle Performing Arts Theatre
April 6, Grace Under Pressure with Brenda Phillips. Meet at Amazing Massage,
3169 Wellner Drive NE. Hosted by Denise Stegall.
Rochester Women of Today
Non-profit, community service
organization for people over the age
of 18 who want to make new friends,
learn new skills and volunteer in their
community, state and nation. Meets
fourth Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
at Olmsted National Bank (975-34th Ave
NW). Visit rochesterwt.org or contact
Brandy at 507-358-0950 or Amy at
507-285-3177 or [email protected] are looking for
more members so we can continue
to do good deeds for our community.
Join our March for Babies team, help
us collect much needed items for the
Gift of Life Transplant House and more.
Upcoming meetings: March 11 and
April 8.
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Executive Women
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Meets second Monday evening of each
month. Guests welcome. For more
information, contact Sharon Copeman,
507-281-0435.
March 8, Guest speaker Beverly Gherity
with Better Business Bureau.
April 12, Speaker to be announced.
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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.
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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.
April 21, “Meet Robert Alexander—The Writer, the Author” at the Rochester Public Library, 7 p.m.
Open to the public.
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Rochester Charter Chapter ABWA
Business women of diverse occupations meet to grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national
recognition. Meets the third Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel for dinner and a meeting. Cost is $18. RSVP to Gwen Maxon at
[email protected]. Questions? Margaret Heise at 507-273-0325. Visit abwarochester.org.
March 15, “Sales 101 Plus” presented by Richard Arians.
April 19, ABWA business associates banquet and annual awards ceremony.
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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.
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. Tickets $10
in advance/$15 at the door for
adults; $5 in advance/$10 at the
door for students; free for children
5 and under. 507-282-5209.
Rochester Art Center
Lourdes High School presents
Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize
winning musical, Sunday in the Park
with George. The musical explores
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Roll & Stroll
May 16, Soldiers Field
Walk, run or ride for Juvenile
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from 1 to 4 p.m. with registration
at noon. Silent auction, carnival
games, entertainment, prizes and
refreshments along the walk. Those
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Congregational Church
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April 16, 5:30 – 9 p.m., Eagles Club
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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
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 Ballet.......................................................................26
Bouquet Companies.............................................................79
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester........................................38
Bright Ideas.............................................................................23
Budget Blinds.........................................................................49
Cascade Animal Medical Center.....................................49
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres...........................................75
Charter Communications...................................................62
Chocolaterie Stam.................................................................25
City Looks Salon & Spa.......................................................80
Clements Chevrolet-Cadillac-Subaru..............................8
Counselor Realty of Rochester...........................................2
Country Financial...................................................................21
Creative Costumes and Clothing.....................................28
Creative Hardwood Floors.................................................45
Crossings at Carnegie..........................................................33
Crystal Dental..........................................................................28
Cumulus Broadcasting,
Home Vacation & RV Show........................................71
Debra Lansdowne Designs................................................33
DeGeus Tile & Granite.........................................................46
Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, Ltd..............53
Doncaster..................................................................................75
Dunn Bros Coffee..................................................................53
Essence Skin Clinic...............................................................15
Expert Cleaning Company..................................................33
Fagan Studios..........................................................................39
Falls Duathlon..........................................................................77
Family Fun Center..................................................................59
Family Physical Therapy and Wellness Center...........65
First Alliance Credit Union.................................................15
Garden of Massage..............................................................33
Getting It Write Author Coaching....................................23
Gift of Life Dress Event.......................................................69
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and
Wisconsin River Valleys................................................61
Gluten-Free Cupboard.........................................................33
Good Earth Village.................................................................61
Guiding Light Gardens........................................................49
Hair Studio 52 & Day Spa..................................................13
Heartman Insurance.............................................................36
Hering Galleries......................................................................33
HiMEC Inc................................................................................45
Home Federal Bank..............................................................38
Home Federal Savings Bank.............................................18
Horses Offer Personal Empowerment...........................25
JETS Gymnastics....................................................................65
JohnnyMango Cabernet Catering...................................59
Just Rite Foods.......................................................................59
Kelley’s Quality Sewing Center, Inc................................34
Kellogg Orthodontics............................................................17
Klampe, Delehanty & Morris, L.L.C.................................17
Laitala Tile Company............................................................26
Le Jardin European Style Floral.......................................49
Learning Rx..............................................................................30
Lisa’s Hang-Ups.....................................................................67
Madonna Towers/Madonna Meadows..............38 & 53
Maiden Rock Apples............................................................61
Mayo Clinic...................................................................65 & 69
Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union........................45
MLT Group...............................................................................30
Mountain Oaks Cabinetry..................................................45
New Horizon Academy........................................................46
O’Brien & Wolf, L.L.P. Law Offices...................................25
Olive Juice Studios................................................................59
Olmsted Medical Center.....................................................57
Olmsted Medical Center Plastic Surgery.....................13
Outta the Barn........................................................................36
Passionate Nails.......................................................................6
Perry Dental................................................................................2
Phenomonal Woman Consignment Shop....................18
Pine Needles............................................................................36
Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling .....................................46
Reiland’s Hair Clinic..............................................................17
Remax of Rochester, Jolene Dosdall..............................33
Riverside Live!.........................................................................73
Rochester Area Family Y....................................................71
Rochester Community Education, Winery Tour.........61
Rochester Dance Company.................................................5
Rochester Greeters...............................................................61
Rochester International Dance Center..........................28
Rochester Jaycees.................................................................38
Rochester Toyota.......................................................................11
Rochester Women’s Business &
Resource Directory.............................................................23
Rochester Writers Festival.....................................................54
Saint Mary’s University of MN.............................................17
Sarah Conti Interior Design/Consulting...........................46
Sargent’s Floral & Gift................................................................6
Sargent’s Gardens.....................................................................46
Scanlon, Nietz & Murch, LLC...............................................33
Schmidt Goodman Office Products...................................30
Schulz Organic Fertilizer Inc.................................................39
SE MN Bluff Country Studio Art Tour...............................12
Shorewood Senior Campus...................................................12
Shorewood Senior Campus...................................................38
Silhouette Shoppe....................................................................67
Somerby Golf Community.........................................................7
Staybridge Suites......................................................................26
Sunrise Cottages of Rochester.................................34 & 54
The Frog & Bear Bed and Breakfast..................................71
The Stables Equestrian Center.............................................23
Transitions.....................................................................................23
Tres Francoise Salon.................................................................37
True North Life & Wellness Coaching...............................71
Twigs Tavern & Grille..................................................................4
Tyrol Ski & Sports......................................................................49
United Way of Olmsted County............................................26
Val’s Veggie Patches................................................................75
Vikki Wolff & Associates.........................................................18
Warners Stellian Appliance Company, Inc.........................3
WebMeria Communications, Inc........................................38
WellSpring Acupuncture Clinic............................................33
Wild Ginger...................................................................................15
Winona State University - Rochester.................................21
Words by Tracey.........................................................................34
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Check out our Community Calendar online for
additional listings at RWmagazine.com
Deadline for submitting events for Rochester Women
May/June issue is April 1, 2010. 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
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
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
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