Taylor Sexton: Life on Center Stage
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Center Stage! Featuring: Fashion Designer Amy Sinning Vikings Cheerleader Evan Buysse Mayberry Riot’s Sierra Day-Krzmarzick TAYLOR P lus! SEXTON SPACES— shines as Cat & Fiddle Ballroom Miss Mankato FREE! RIVERVALLEYWOMAN.COM SEPTEMBER 2017 • VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 4 Thursday, Oct. 5 5:30–9 p.m. • Courtyard by Marriott, Mankato Gather your girlfriends and join 5:30–7:30 p.m. Get the evening started with hors d’oeuvres, us for an enjoyable evening to desserts and cash-bar cocktails. Test your luck in our raffle, and give, gab and giggle. We’ll be find a little something for yourself in the silent auction. having fun while raising funds for 7:30–8:30 p.m. Comedian Kristin Andersen-Anderson’s Girls new bassinets to benefit women’s Night Out comedy act will keep you laughing with her hilarious and children’s services at and spot on humor. Mayo Clinic Health System, allowing us to provide the best 8:30–9 p.m. Raffle drawing, silent auction checkout. care for our littlest patients. Tickets are $50 each and should be purchased in advance. Everyone is welcome to attend. A portion of the ticket is tax deductible. For more information and to purchase tickets Call 507-594-2932 or visit mayoclinichealthsystem.org/ladiesfirst. Presented by the Auxiliary at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato 059168 River Valley Woman September 2017 Available at 072610 ©2017 C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The OrthoEdge joint replacement program offers superb care from your first visit through recovery. The surgeons from the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic and the care team at River’s Edge Hospital provide personal and professional care to get you back to able. www.orthoedgemn.com 075485 42 32 22 16 contents • Publisher { 2017 } New Century Press { september Chief Operating Officer Jim Hensley 10 General Manager Lisa Miller Please direct all editorial inquiries Lather, Rinse, Repeat Editor’s Column . 8 and suggestions to Editor. Taylor Sexton: Life on Center Stage .......................................................10 Managing Editor Eileen Madsen Amy Sinning: In Her Own Fashion .........................................................16 [email protected] Vikings Cheerleader Evan Buysse .........................................................22 Sales & Marketing Manager Natasha Weis Sierra Day-Krzmarzick: She’s Got the Music in Her .........................................28 507.227.2545 [email protected] SPACES: Living It Up at the Cat & Fiddle . .32 Sales Team March of Dimes Chefs Auction ............................................................38 Erin Herding Ruth Klossner EATS: Building a Better Sandwich .........................................................42 Tami Leuthold Reader Poll: What Was Your First Car? .....................................................46 Designer Go. Be. Do. Connect. Calendar of Events...................................................52 Amy Leuthold Thyroid Month: A Survivor’s Story.........................................................60 Ad Design Exposure Creative What is Hashimoto’s Disease? .............................................................62 Cover Photographer TASTE of the River Valley ads..............................................................64 Rhonda Milbrett Photography Suze Orman: How to Bear Rising Auto Insurance Premiums ................................66 River Valley Woman Magazine New Ulm & Mankato, MN Small Business...It’s All in the Details ......................................................68 507.354.6158 Strut Your Stuff Fashion Pages ............................................................69 For advertising and editorial contact information and a list of newsstand READS: “Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World” .....................78 locations visit rivervalleywoman.com Lori Mathiowetz: What Next? .............................................................79 River Valley Woman is published monthly and Connections Business Cards ..............................................................80 distributed free in the Minnesota River Valley area. The content used in this magazine is copyright 2017 River Valley Woman and may Tidy Tightwads: Not Your Average Back to School Tips ....................................82 not be reprinted in part or in whole without written consent by the publisher. All articles Garden Gal: Fall is for Planting ............................................................83 and editorial material represent the opinions GO. of the respective authors. Treasures.................................................................................84 The publisher reserves the right to edit, reject, or position any advertising. In the event of any error, River Valley Woman will rerun the BE. incorrect part of the ad or cancel charges on the incorrect portion. DO. CONNECT.RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | september • 2017 5 BOLD RACE -In its 2014 list, FlipKey by Trip Advisor rated the Mankato Marathon the top marathon to travel to in Minnesota. EXCE PTIONAL -In 2016, Runner’s Goal recognized the Mankato Marathon as the No. 1 runner’s choice for half marathons in Minnesota. -Our runners say many personal records have PLAC E been set on the half, 10k and 5k courses. Mankato Marathon: Be Bold Mankato Marathon is the Midwest’s boldest race, SATURDAY, OCT. 21 showcasing a dynamic course and determined racers. This exceptional course features a vast 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sport & Health Expo / Speaker Series / Kidz Zone countryside run at the beginning and culminates in the beautiful yet challenging Mankato river valley. Sport & Health Expo There’s a race for every runner—a full marathon, -Home base for all pre-marathon action -Visit many exhibitors and get free goodies relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K, KidsK, Toddler Trot SUNDAY, OCT. 22 and Diaper Dash. Now introducing My BOLD Walk as TOP 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE PART OF THE 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10K, Half the only walk in the nation of its kind offering extra Kidz Zone MANKATO MARATHON Relay & Full Marathon races support along the course for individuals that typically -Life-sized games, bounce house, climbing wall Finish Line & Post Race cannot participate in other walks, runs, or races. A host of accompanying weekend activities abound for 1. The Greater Mankato community comes out to support Speaker Series the whole family. The Mankato Marathon is a USATF runners during Mankato Marathon events. -Health, wellness and real-life advice from running experts -Kids activities certified course, making it a Boston Marathon qualifier. 2. The Mankato Marathon is well organized and instills a small- Be bold. Register now for this exceptional race. town, community feel. Kids Races -Toddler Trot & Diaper Dash -Award ceremonies 3. Run. Walk. Volunteer. Cheer. There’s a race or activity for the -KidsK whole family! Register before the Oct. 20 deadline! 4. The Mankato Marathon course is beautiful and bold. Additional Races -Live music Save $5 with this promo code: -My Bold Walk 5. An acclaimed feature, the motivational and medical support -Pork Power 5k RVW17 along the course is fantastic! 075487 Join the community on MANKATOMARATHON.COM Facebook and Twitter now. BOLD RACE -In its 2014 list, FlipKey by Trip Advisor rated the Mankato Marathon the top marathon to travel to in Minnesota. EXCE PTIONAL -In 2016, Runner’s Goal recognized the Mankato Marathon as the No. 1 runner’s choice for half marathons in Minnesota. -Our runners say many personal records have PLAC E been set on the half, 10k and 5k courses. Mankato Marathon: Be Bold Mankato Marathon is the Midwest’s boldest race, SATURDAY, OCT. 21 showcasing a dynamic course and determined racers. This exceptional course features a vast 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sport & Health Expo / Speaker Series / Kidz Zone countryside run at the beginning and culminates in the beautiful yet challenging Mankato river valley. Sport & Health Expo There’s a race for every runner—a full marathon, -Home base for all pre-marathon action -Visit many exhibitors and get free goodies relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K, KidsK, Toddler Trot SUNDAY, OCT. 22 and Diaper Dash. Now introducing My BOLD Walk as TOP 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE PART OF THE 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 10K, Half the only walk in the nation of its kind offering extra Kidz Zone MANKATO MARATHON Relay & Full Marathon races support along the course for individuals that typically -Life-sized games, bounce house, climbing wall Finish Line & Post Race cannot participate in other walks, runs, or races. A host of accompanying weekend activities abound for 1. The Greater Mankato community comes out to support Speaker Series the whole family. The Mankato Marathon is a USATF runners during Mankato Marathon events. -Health, wellness and real-life advice from running experts -Kids activities certified course, making it a Boston Marathon qualifier. 2. The Mankato Marathon is well organized and instills a small- Be bold. Register now for this exceptional race. town, community feel. Kids Races -Toddler Trot & Diaper Dash -Award ceremonies 3. Run. Walk. Volunteer. Cheer. There’s a race or activity for the -KidsK whole family! Register before the Oct. 20 deadline! 4. The Mankato Marathon course is beautiful and bold. Additional Races -Live music Save $5 with this promo code: -My Bold Walk 5. An acclaimed feature, the motivational and medical support -Pork Power 5k RVW17 along the course is fantastic! 075487 Join the community on MANKATOMARATHON.COM Facebook and Twitter now. Eileen Madsen Editor Lather, Rinse, Repeat who is more than happy to Who says