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RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 3 Lather, Rinse, Repeat I ran into an old friend in the grocery Wedding issue. Once again I am agog at the talent out there. Our cover store the other day. One of those rare features Tricia Frederick, who's self-proclaimed style is sassy, sexy and pals who, when you see them again, sophisticated. One look at her funky, punky hair style, along with her it's like no time has passed. As we unique, yet glam, clothing creations and you'll agree. She not only makes chatted and blocked other shoppers the stuff, she struts it on the runway as well. in the paper products aisle (don't If that wasn't enough to make you want to darn a sock or two (darn those you hate that?), I complimented her socks!), how about being a super-talented and creative 17-year-old? Anna on her super groovy jeans, as she Uehling takes duct tape, newspaper and gum wrappers to a whole new turned around to show me the silver level, turning them into skirts, shirts, and costumes. Patterns hold her shimmering pockets on the back. back, she says. You gotta love a girl who makes this claim. Read about While I admitted she looked awesome her inside, then watch for her to take the fashion world by storm in a in them, I told her I didn't think I was few years. the sparkly type. She replied, "Oh anyone can sparkle." The old phrase "dress for success" fits former river valley girl, Stephanie Maybe. But some do it better than Braun to a tee. Changing outfits several times a day as a kid was just a others. Take for instance RVW's sales dress rehearsal for her eventual career as a stylist to the stars. Taylor Swift's manager, who practically out shines look anyone? Yup, Stephanie was there to make sure she "never ever ever the sun in her personality, shoes, ever" looked bad. She even brushed the lint off the togs of actress Susan purses and outfits (even her teeth Sarandon. Live vicariously through her as Stephanie tells her story. blind me a bit). So much so that I've Nothing glitters and shines like one's wedding day, no matter what you nicknamed her "Sparkle Brite." She has wear or how lavish the decor. It's all in the planning, according to the dubbed me "Pretty Pony." I suppose I ladies at Parties and Weddings Plus. Mother and daughter duo, Linda do have a rather shaggy mane at times Miller and Katie Hayes, know this ever-changing industry and evolve along and, as a kid, coveted my best friend's with it. Today, grooms are getting in on the planning action. What the Jane West doll with her pleather vest heck? Aren't they just supposed to stand there and look handsome whilst and boots. dreaming of the forthcoming honeymoon? Guess not. That might be a It all boils down to—be-dazzled or be- good thing, though, to temper any over-the-top girly bling and let the guy leathered—clothes are good fun. Who have a say in their big day. Be wowed by this Mankato's biz' advice and doesn't want to say yes to the dress, their obvious talents in making your wedding sparkle. or the jeans, or the long sweaters There's that word again. The encounter with my friend in the grocery store that have made a comeback? And and the comment she made has stuck with me for the past week. As we who hasn't looked in their closet with were parting ways, I mentioned that the next item on my shopping list dismay at a few "what was I thinking?" was Sparkle brand paper towels. items. Just say no to that bow. "See?" She said. To help you come to your fashion senses we bring you our Fashion & Anyone can.

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She’s wearing a sleeveless black halter top made of A fortunate accident satiny fabric draped from the neck where a layered- With a family, plenty of hobbies and a day job as an fabric detail hugs her neck, almost like a smaller and Intervention Specialist at Gustavus Adolphus College, more updated version of a cowl neck. Coupled with a Frederick didn’t need to find a new passion to fill her trendy pair of boot-cut jeans with a bit of sparkle on time. It just sort of happened by accident, she said. the pockets, Tricia Frederick looks like a woman who knows her own style and likes to have fun with it, too. “I’m short. I have short legs. So I always needed all my Her close-cropped hair, her makeup, her accessories – pants hemmed,” she said. “I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be all the details of her look underscore her creative and easier if I could just do it myself?’” sassy character. And these are all qualities that come Frederick’s mom had her grandmother’s old sewing out in the clothes she makes (that sexy black halter machine, and Frederick decided she would take it home top included). and give sewing a whirl.

“Sassy, sexy and sophisticated – that’s my style,” said “I stared at it like, ‘What the heck am I doing with this?’ Frederick of North Mankato. And then I just started to try things, fix this and tweak that,” Frederick said. A completely self-taught designer and seamstress, Frederick has come quite far in her abilities in just a After she had a few bouts of trial and error behind her, few years. She’s created a collection for a runway show she decided to buy a pattern and some fabric and see if and a bridal dresses from scratch. She’s made elaborate she could create something. outfits for the Raw Fusion show for several years out of “It was the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” unconventional materials, and she’s made numerous Frederick said with a laugh. garments for herself, her friends and many others. Conventional patterns were not her thing. Her style and “I just love it,” said Frederick, a Nicollet native. “I have so taste wouldn’t fit within those guidelines. So instead,

much fun making things.” Frederick went out and bought an old mannequin. s

6 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 Tricia Frederick sassy, sexy, sophisticated.

RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 7 “I just wanted things that emphasized my good parts & deemphasized my bad parts”

She measured herself, made adjustments to “I said, ‘I kind of want to be in it,’” she said. “On the mannequin’s size accordingly, and she a Tuesday I met with the organizer, and then we started draping. had model fittings that Saturday. I made seven “That was my ‘sewing me,’” she said. outfits really, really quick.” Even faster than “Project Runway” contestants, The first things she made were tops and dresses Frederick had created her first collection in – “anything funky and different,” she said. about five days. The pieces clearly represented “I just wanted things that emphasized my her edgy style, using pleather and fake fur and good parts and deemphasized my bad parts,” including diverse pieces from coats to tops she said. to dresses. She called the collection “Play It Frederick’s friends took notice of her pieces, and On Vinyl.” she started making alterations for them, as well “I loved it, and I thought, ‘This is just awesome,’” as creating different pieces for them. Then they she said. started giving her number to their friends, and Another big moment for Frederick was when that’s how Frederick’s talents started to spread Indulge Salon held an open house for her to through Mankato-area wardrobes and into her show her garments. She brought her clothes own business, Transitions by Tricia. in to showcase and models walked around in Hitting the runway some of her pieces. In 2009 one of Frederick’s girlfriends invited She also collaborated with Encore in Mankato her to a runway show called “Art Fashioned for for the Creation 180 project. Frederick took old the Runway,” at the Verizon Wireless Center. donated formal gowns and worked with girls Frederick didn’t want to just go to watch. going to formal dances who couldn’t afford to

Some of Tricia's Designs:

8 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 Fun facts about Tricia Frederick

Family: Ryan, husband; Kaden, 11-years-old; buy fancy new dresses. Frederick would listen to dress she created for a woman using her two dogs. what the girls wanted and then create beautiful mother’s gown. She also made pillows out gowns out of the donated dresses. of a wedding dress for someone, upcycling What do you like very special fabric into beautiful keepsakes “We just wanted to reach out and help people,” to do in your for the family. spare time? Frederick said. “It was fun.” I have too many She also has favorite pieces she’s made for Raw Fusion has been another passion project hobbies. My husband will say “The herself, including a sassy leather strapless the past few years. Presented by the Minnesota 50 Lives of Tricia” because I like so bodice she adorned with ostrich feathers. River Builders Association, the abstract fashion many things. I have a Harley, so I ride, runway show raises funds for local causes and Frederick does all of this work out of a sewing and my husband doesn’t. I have an brings attention to the local building industry room in her basement, lovingly draping fabric 11-year-old son, and we’ll do a lot of Valley Fair trips. I like to target shoot, by using raw building materials to create outfits. over her mannequin and letting the fabric and I’ll be wearing my cowboy gear speak to her and tell her which direction to For two years Frederick worked with Electrical and putting on my cowboy boots and go with it. & Communication Specialists (ECS) of Mankato, my cowboy hat to get into it. I refinish using wire, speaker wire and electrical tape as “It’s my creative outlet,” she said. furniture. I like to putz around and fix and create things. her designing materials. She also worked with Frederick is asked from time to time whether Encore one year and helped Mayo Clinic Health she even needs to go shopping anymore. Her Do you listen to music while System in Mankato finish their look, which was husband, Ryan, is quick to interject. Yes! Yes, you work? made of medical supplies, such as gauze. indeed, Frederick still shops. Usually it’s quiet while I work so there’s no distractions. Special design moments “I do still go shopping, and it’s easier because There have been many pieces that have meant now if things aren’t quite right, I can just bring Have you ever gone to an event a great deal to Frederick, including a top she that in or tweak this or change that,” she said. and realized you hate the outfit you have on? gave to a dear friend who died, or a wedding RVW Yeah, because maybe it’s uncomfortable, or maybe I don’t feel like it’s as sexy, sassy and sophisticated as I want it to be. It takes me an hour to get dressed every day, and I’ve always got “the pile of clothes on the floor” thing going on. What is your personal style? Sexy, sassy and sophisticated. Do you travel often? No, I don’t travel often. I don’t do well traveling. I just had a nice vacation out to the East Coast this summer, and we do take vacations once or twice a year. But, I don’t know, it’s just a really expensive week of sleep for me. What designs are left on your bucket list? I want to design for Lady Gaga or someone like her because she would wear absolutely anything. That would be fun.

RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 9 Styled by Stephanie... By Amanda Dyslin

hen a young Sleepy Eye native landed in Los Angeles a decade or so ago, she wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted to do. She just knew L.A. was where she wanted to be. WStephanie Braun had graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Sleepy Eye in 2000 before majoring in theater in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In college she focused on acting, but she also Stephanie Braun spent time in the costume department. Photo by Joseph Hendrickson “I wouldn’t sew or design, but I was doing things like helping actors with quick changes, and keeping costumes organized, and cleaning them for the next day’s performance,” said Braun of West Hollywood. While dressing those actors for MSU Theatre shows, Braun couldn’t have predicted she would one day be doing similar work – albeit on a much larger scale – with celebrities and on television shows around the world as a professional stylist. “The celebrity thing, it’s cool,” said Braun, 33. “At the end of the day, what I really, honestly enjoy doing most is making normal, everyday women feel good about themselves.” Her Hollywood story started a few months out of college when Braun packed up her car and headed for Los Angeles without much of a plan. Ever since she was a teenager she had wanted to move to California, having been influenced by Hollywood biographies and idealized pictures of Hollywood glamour. As she drove across the state of Nebraska on her way there, she remembers feeling incredibly liberated. But when she got to her studio apartment in Long Beach … “There were homeless people everywhere, and it was August so it was very hot, and when I opened my window the alley smelled like urine,” Braun said with a laugh. Braun ended up getting a job in downtown L.A. in the fashion district. Her first styling experience came from a friend who asked if she wanted to help dress Susan Sarandon for the 2009 Golden Globes. “She said, ‘We can’t pay you, but if you want to come and see what we do, you can come tomorrow,’” Braun said. “I had to go to Target to get a lint brush. I thought, ‘What kind of lint brush do you get Susan Sarandon? Do you get her the big lint brush, the small lint brush?’” Braun’s experience helping to style Sarandon turned out to be one of her best celebrity-styling experiences. Sarandon was kind and down to earth. She made eye contact and spoke to Braun like she was a regular person, which not all celebrities would do. “She is still, by far, my favorite celebrity I’ve ever worked with,” Braun said. That same year she helped style Mary-Louise Parker for the Golden Globes, too. Future gigs involved working with Sarandon a second time, as well as working with Megan

10 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 Fox for a GQ magazine spread, Hayden Panettiere for Elle Sweden, and Taylor Swift for Elle Magazine. Other notables Braun has worked with include Malin Akerman, Brooke Burke, Janice Dickenson, Jo Frost, Chris Galya, Cee-Lo Green, Jonas Hallberg, Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Carson Kressley, Adriana Lima, Jeannie Mai, Jillian Michaels, Olivia Munn, and Randy Wayne. “(For the Taylor Swift spread) I had clothing shipped from the runways of Paris to my house,” Braun said. Braun built her resume by doing a great deal of work assisting other stylists for free at these gigs. Once she had experience she started receiving paid styling jobs, including a makeover show in Australia and one on E! called “How Do I Look?” She has done dozens of jobs for television networks, including TLC, Style Network, Lifetime, TBS, NBC Network, and Oxygen Network, among others, as well as various commercials and advertising campaigns. The job of a stylist is hectic and varied, but usually involves bringing racks upon racks of different garment options, as well as anything that might be needed to perfect the look: safety pins, double-sided tape, shoe horns, hairspray, Spanx, a sewing kit, and many other things. “This is much better than sitting at a desk,” Braun said. “Ever since I was a little girl I’ve always been interested in clothing and playing dress up. My grandma said, ‘Nobody changes clothing as often as Stephanie does.’” Following some time spent home in Sleepy Eye this summer, Braun headed off to Las Vegas for the launching of spring collections and to work with buyers, advising them on what to put in their stores. She’s also been dabbling in directing, including several music videos for her sister, singer- songwriter Stacy K. Minnesota’s The Current radio station featured the latest music video Braun directed and styled, called “Stubborn Man,” on its website. The video can be viewed on YouTube by searching for Stacy K’s “Stubborn Man.” You can find out more about Stephanie Braun by visiting stephaniebraun. wix.com/stylist. RVW Stephanie Braun has dressed many famous celebrities including singer Taylor Swift.

RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 11 New Shop in Mankato offers professional Shoe Fittings

When you walk through the doors of River Valley Running in Mankato, be prepared to have your aches and pains eased, your burning footwear questions answered, and your feet pampered. Why does your back ache or your foot throb with pain when you take those first few steps in the morning? In most cases, improper footwear is the culprit. Poorly fitting shoes, the wrong type of shoe, or old and broken down shoes are often the causes of your discom- fort.

Owner and operator, Kurt Keiser, has been a mainstay in the foot- "Wow! Great service! Thank you! Love my shoes! wear world for close to 20 years. He spent 10 years as a repre- Learned so much about my feet I never knew!" sentative for a major athletic shoe brand, preceded by many years — Liz McLaughlin Tauer working at specialty run/walk shops. He decided it’s time to offer Mankato and Southern Minnesota the service they deserve without "Amazing experience at River Valley Running to- having to make the trek to the Twin Cities. “This area has needed day! The knowledge of the staff is second to none! a shop like this for quite some time”, says Keiser, who is an alum They spent so much time helping me to not only of Minnesota State University, where he ran find the right shoe for my stride but also educating me about my running style. I'm definitely looking track and cross country. General Manag- forward to running in my shoes that are the er Toby Henkels, a stand-out tri-athlete correct fit and are so amazingly comfortable! in the area, plays a vital role in the Thank you RVR!" Your feet are day to day operations of the shop. — Tammy Stensland: the foundation Toby also has extensive knowledge for your body and in this industry, having worked at several specialty run shops. will dictate your comfort on Along with good ‘ole fashioned a daily basis personal customer service, River Valley Running employs many services to ensure a proper fit, including video gait analysis, foot type assess- ment, foot ink impression system, and the proper measurement of your feet with a Bran- nock Device. The expert staff will also engage in a dialogue with each person to determine injury, exercise and footwear history. This comprehensive and thorough process allows the staff at RVR to zero in on the correct type of shoe for each individual. Your feet are the foundation for your body and will dictate your comfort on a daily basis. The correct shoe, including proper size and width, go a long way in keeping people healthy and active.

River Valley Running is here to help anyone seeking high quality, comfortable footwear, with a professional fit. “You don’t have to be a runner to benefit from our services. I like to say we can help anyone who spends time on their feet, which is virtually all of us”, states Keiser.

You can find River Valley Running at 1849 Adams St. in Manka- to, between Planet Fitness and Aveda. They can be reached at 507-386-4609. Visit them online at rivervalleyrunning.com or on Facebook at River Valley Running.

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12 RIVER VALLEY womAn | september • 2015 paid advertisement High-Schooler Anna Uehling Born to Create

By Kelly Simmons The garbage bags were courtesy of her mother, who, to keep her busy during summer break, Anna literally fell into fashion. At age 7, with challenged, “Here, make something with this.” some fabric sprawled across the floor, Anna No problem for Anna. In fact, she actually fell on top of it. She lay there a moment, then prefers working with unconventional materials. abruptly stood up and instructed her mother matter-of-factly to “Cut here and here and sew In addition to her love for unique materials, this together here,” marking, officially, Anna’s she wants the design itself to be one of a kind, first original fashion piece. so bye-bye patterns on most occasions! Anna insists that the patterns hold her back, saying As we spoke in their living room at their they are too constrictive for her to work with. Nicollet home, Anna’s mother, Betty recalls She truly appreciates and craves the creative her daughter’s passion emerging even prior. process and has been given the freedom to “Anna has been picking out her own clothes immerse herself in this process. Her mom, Betty, since she could talk. She even flat out refused says, “It’s important to spark creativity in a child. to wear certain items at times,” she said. Give them the tools; you don’t need a lot of Admittedly, Anna was also watching “Project money, just the freedom to explore.” Runway” when she was 5 years old. When do you sleep? Anna, now 17, says a turning point for her When asked what other activities she is involved came when she entered her 8th grade talent in, Anna was at the ready with several arts and show. “Before it was just a hobby, now I was crafts projects. She makes pet toys, jewelry, sharing it with other people,” she said. fishing lures and, on occasion, even sells them A year later, she entered a design contest at local expos. At school, she participates in for the new Girl Scouts uniform. Her design speech, art, theater, musicals, one-act play, placed in the top 10 and was shown as a tennis and has recently joined Jr. Optimists finalist at the Mall of America. Beyond the (Jooi). And at home? Her mother lets out a talent show and MOA success, the design that breath and says, “She always has something in Anna is most proud of is one of her several the works.” Anna adds with a little laugh, “Yeah, I Halloween costume creations, “Mother like to start things and not always finish them.” Nature,” as Anna puts it, was the first time her She describes designs pinned to her two full vision of a creation really came to life. mannequins—which she saved up to buy— One of a Kind åthat didn’t make it to fruition. She has also An admitted procrastinator, who asserts, been working on painting a mural on their “I work better under pressure,” Anna had bathroom wall, and you could see the wheels the summer to prepare for the 8th grade turning when she mentions the 25 yards of pink talent show. And since this was to be the first satin she recently acquired. occasion she would be sharing her passion, So, when does Anna sleep? Turns out she’s one she used the time. She was very thorough of those people who can somehow function on in her planning; fitting each of her friends as little as 5 hours a sleep. However, “caffeine in their attire, scripting out her overview on helps” she admits. each design and making this a legit (Project Runway inspired) fashion show. Just a Small Town Girl Anna’s dream is to attend Parsons School of Anna doesn’t use just any fabric. Part of her Design in New York City, where her idol Tim repertoire includes unusual material such as Gunn was once on the faculty. Her face lights circles cut out of newspapers, and duct tape. up when she says this. Anna has traveled to She has also used gum wrappers, grocery New York City four times already. She gushes bags, garbage bags and magazines as well as about how amazing it would be to work in high tracing her hand on fabric then cutting out end couture fashion and her admiration for dozens of them to create a skirt.

Pokemon ball dress was created for last year's school Halloween costume contest. The top was repurposed and redesigned from another dress, the skirt was from a donated piece of odd fabric, and the belt was designed and created from scratch. She also made a Pikachu costume for a friend to wear.

14 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 designers like Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors. right now and I like that look,” she says. “No turtlenecks, she instructs, and no sports clothes outside of sporting events. Volleyball shorts are for “But,” she says, “I also want health insurance.” Anna realizes what it would volleyball games.” truly take to follow a dream like this one; the sacrifice, the cost, the risk. She bravely admits to being scared. To wanting a balance, while being Anna advises, “Have your own style, do not be afraid to dress how you independent and true to herself. What’s a small town, talented, level- like. You should always be aware of the latest trends, but also try to be headed girl to do? Well, she doesn’t know quite yet, but clearly, she has a trend setter. Stand out in a good way. Make people want to copy your some options. style.” Fashion Advice She also has this wisdom to share for anyone who has a passion for a Anna shared some fashion do’s and don’ts. Her favorite fashion item? certain field or craft, “Designing isn’t for everyone, but once you find A corset. She likes the sleekness and fitted look. “Leggings are really in something you love, don’t give it up.” RVW

Newspaper skirt: The whole skirt is made out of glue, packing tape, and newspaper. The underskirt is made of newspaper and tape then circles (pop can size) were cut and taped on one row at a time. This piece was worn in the school talent show. Girl Scout: This was entered in the Girl Scout Uniform contest. The skort is reversible, with shorts underneath. It can be worn as a brown skirt, white skirt, or with just the shorts. The top was made without a pattern.

Mother Nature Halloween dress was made from an old dress that was repurposed for the top, a cotton skirt was constructed, silk leaves and flowers were sewn to make a corset look on the front, a high leaf collar was added to the neck, and leaf and flower Gum wrapper: The whole dress is made completely out of gum wrappers and scotch tape embellishments were sewn on the back. A Daughter with a laced corset back, and was worn in the school fashion show. It took two weeks to Nature dress was made to accompany this dress. create. Corset top: Anna's work in progress, this corset top is made out of a paper sack, duct The dresses took four days to create. tape, Christmas beads, ribbon and a bow. RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 15

Prep your beauty routine for your wedding

our wedding is the most important day of your life and like all When women seek out skin care advice before a wedding, one of the brides you want to feel more beautiful than ever before. To help, most common concerns they have is that their skin is not glowing. ‘Dull’ is it’s important to focus on a skin care routine that will leave you one of the most popular words medical professionals in the skin care field Ywith the glow only a bride has. hear when it comes to pre-wedding skin appointments. If you’re feeling the same way, try a microdermabrasion, which is a cosmetic procedure Finalizing a new skin care routine for your wedding takes time and used to remove the top layer of sun-damaged and dead skin cells, leaving includes trying many different products and services. Knowing that, it’s behind healthier and younger-looking skin. best to begin prepping your skin for the big day about six months before you say ‘I do.’ By giving yourself at least a few months for a new beauty A good rule of thumb to abide by when it comes to your wedding is what regimen, it lets your skin get comfortable with new products to make sure you put on the inside, shows on the outside. A skin care professional can they work for you. After all, your wedding pictures are forever. recommend the right types of vitamins and eating habits to help you get the skin you want. From experimenting with new makeup to getting facials, beginning your new skin-care routine just a few days before your wedding could leave By investing in a proper beauty regimen before your wedding, your skin’s you with problems that can be easily avoidable. Leaving new treatments aging process can slow down. To further help your skin, remember to to the last minute can result in blotchy, uneven and raised skin. wash your face every night and use sunscreen. The earlier you start caring for your skin, the better off you are. Whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride or mother of the groom, a wedding is your chance to say ‘maybe I should try something different Results take time but remember: we’re the hardest with my routine.’ Our skin has a memory to it, and that may be why you on ourselves. You may not see your new skin care notice your favorite lotion that you’ve used for years hasn’t been working routine results right away, but other people will the same anymore. A tip is to buy products that work well together and to notice, and you’re sure to notice on the day of use cleansers that adjust to your PH levels. It’s not a bad thing to switch your wedding. RVW up your products for your wedding. Lisa Montag, NP Skin Essentials Mankato Clinic

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RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 17 Parties and Weddings Plus It’s All in the Planning

By Michael Lagerquist booths and everything else involved with the big day. They help refine a theme, focusing on Planning a wedding is usually a once-in-a- ideas presented by the couple to make a truly lifetime adventure. As such, brides and grooms unique experience that is attainable. often end up making decisions based on the advice and experience of friends, what they’ve “There’s a way to get inspiration from what’s seen on Pinterest or a television show, or trending,” says Katie. “The bride will bring a perhaps based on fantasies they’ve had since lot of Pinterest photos and those things that they were children. they want and then we’ll say, ‘OK, we have the Working with a wedding planner, however, can idea of what you want’ and then we create help bring those dreams to reality. And save from there.” More and more the groom attends money or time along the way. meetings to provide feedback and ideas. Sometimes, they say, the groom takes the lead Since Linda Miller purchased Parties and in planning. Weddings Plus in Mankato, she and daughter Katie Hayes and their team have seen many “When I see the brides at the table, they are changes in weddings and wedding planning. definitely asking the opinion of the groom. Weddings have gotten bigger and in many And the groom will give it,” Linda says. cases more complex, they say, with technology Even though more family members may come being both a help and a hindrance. But it has together to pay for the wedding, the increasing also become more of a two-family affair, with expense means priorities must be set. Once brides, grooms and their parents often making priorities are set, the other aspects can fall in up a planning team. Linda Miller & Katie Hayes line. “We’ve just tried to evolve with how the Experience comes into play immediately. business has evolved since Linda bought it in When working on invitations, Katie has a form 1997,” says Katie, whose specialty is invitations that seeks essential information and she asks and other printed materials. “The industry how many people are expected. “I have brides Planning a wedding has really changed in that time and we’ve just who come in and say they’re expecting 400 really tried to keep up with the speed of the people but don’t take into consideration that is usually a changing industry and be able to offer our people come as couples, so they only need one brides and customers what they want.” once-in-a-lifetime invitation for two people. If they were to go adventure. That includes expanding beyond the décor online they’d order 400 invitations, and here aspect, now offering invitation design and I saved them 50 percent on their invitations printing, floral services, budgeting, photo right off the bat.”

18 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 Not everyone can afford to create the wedding from scratch, or want to couples don’t realize how exhausting those few days of non-stop activity spend more than they need to, so Parties and Wedding Plus has added a will be. consignment component that allows couples to purchase items used in another wedding and personalize them to meet their needs. When their Until recently, they say, wedding planning books didn’t even include décor. wedding is done, the items may return to become a part of another couple’s But because venues may not include chair covers or linens in a rental wedding. agreement, let alone ceiling or head table decoration, these are aspects the couple must consider. It’s nice when someone has a history of working with In a tightening market, many venues must book multiple events on a those venues. weekend. This means less time in advance for decorating and less time afterward for clean up. Linda and Katie say they have also seen an uptick in “Our onsite staff, rental, décor business and consignment section service outdoor weddings using a family structure like a pole barn or putting up a several hundred brides annually,” Katie says. All of that experience comes to tent. While these look glamorous and easy on TV, they introduce a whole bear on every wedding they work with, both in big and little ways. new layer of planning. Whether it means helping to design and create centerpieces that are taken As Linda learned with her own daughters’ weddings, the wedding party by the wedding party to the venue, or handing over all aspects of planning often wants to spend time with guests who have traveled for the occasion, and execution, brides and grooms have options when preparing for their leaving even less time for them to be involved in these things. Plus, she says, big day. RVW

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RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 19 10 Wedding Tips Before Your Big Day

By Stella Anivitti Case in point: A couple I knew married during World War II in Newfoundland, and as 1. A wedding does not a marriage make. Let’s start with this one. would happen in Newfoundland, sled dogs ate their wedding cake. The Bridal magazines and Pinterest boards don’t often speak of this, but I couple were incredibly happy together. Theirs was a story of a wedding will: Your wedding day is one day of your life. Your marriage, God willing, gone wrong, and a marriage gone right. Sally Quinn, in her book The will last longer than one day. Party: A Guide to Adventurous Entertaining, points out that sometimes when crazy stuff happens, it makes it all the more memorable, it’ll be Case in point: something people talk about for years. Once, a few years after I got married, I lamented to an older friend about the torrential rain that fell on my wedding day. 3. Speaking of meaning it: Do you? Weight on your chest? Think again. If you begin to feel a lion sitting on She replied simply, “My daughter’s wedding was picture perfect. Her your chest every morning before your wedding day, if you feel drained wedding was out of a magazine, everything elegant, tasteful, lovely. We completely by the notion of being married to this person, if going spent $30,000 on it; it couldn’t have gone more smoothly, everything through with the wedding makes you nauseous, then, “Houston, we according to plan.” have a problem.” I didn’t know where she was going with this? If, as the day gets closer, you know in your gut it’s a bad idea, then stop. “I had to hold my dress up to my chest to avoid the streams of water Don’t go through with it. flowing past my feet,” I complained. Yes, you sampled wedding cake, and purchased a cake that’s non- “My daughter was divorced within the year,” she continued, “The refundable. Yes, the flower girl’s dress is adorable and her heart is set on wedding does not a marriage make. You can have a perfect wedding, wearing it. Yes, your groomsmen and bridesmaids have plane tickets. but that’s just the wedding, that’s not the marriage. They are not the Yes, countless people will be really, really angry with you and you’ll have same thing.” to return gifts. Sometimes the momentum of a wedding sweeps up people, who aren’t quite sure, in the glorious wrappings and trappings 2. The Perfect Wedding? No. of a big event. If dread sits on your chest like a lion, stop the madness, Meaningful, yes. Perfect? So over it. Here’s the thing. The flowers will be stop the forward motion, stop the wedding. People will be upset with late or wrong, someone in the wedding party will be hung over, a hem you. Hopefully that’s short term. Marriage? Long term. will rip. These are not “signs” that the wedding should be called off, that you shouldn’t get married. These can serve as reminders that you’re not Case in point: going for a “perfect” wedding day, you’re aiming at meaningful with When I was first ordained as a Presbyterian minister, I asked, “What’s your wedding day -- maybe memorable too -- but meaningful is the aim. needed to perform a wedding?” The answers were easy: When you say your vows to your partner, look into her/his eyes, say that Have the couple show their legal identification, pay the application fee you mean it, and mean it. Have a Kleenex handy. to get a marriage license, and obtain it in the county in which they’ll be getting married within 60 days of the wedding. Valid legal identification is needed to obtain such a license. Have the couple state they’re entering into the wedding as willing participants, acknowledging they know what they’re doing, and that they are not getting married under duress. Have the couple state that they know this is a long term commitment, not a flash in the pan, which is where the “I do” comes in. “I do” get this, is what you’re saying, “I do understand that I’m getting married.” Sign and mail in the wedding license after the wedding ceremony (Note: make sure the person performing your wedding ceremony signs this, and mails it in after the service) All of this can be quick and easy, and in truth, doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Divorce is rarely quick, rarely easy. With divorce, there will be casualties. Just sayin’. 4. Script it: If your friend is officiating at your wedding and not someone who, say, has done 1,000 weddings, (I can tell you the pros and cons of this), have them script it. Choose vows that mean something to you and aren’t empty words. Write up a “script.” If you’re spending hours planning the day, you need to spend a couple hours thinking about the actual thing that gets you hitched, the ritual or ceremony. This is the heart and soul of the event, not the dress which will be hermetically cleaned, sealed,

20 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 and stored in your attic for your daughter, who may or may not choose you can get a drink of water (Tip #6), collect your thoughts, etc. This is to ever look at the dress in the box with the acid free tissue paper. a big day, it’s a big commitment, it deserves your full attention. Think ahead how much time you want away before the ceremony begins... 5 Case in point: minutes? 10? 30? My dress was totally ‘80’s over the top, a big dress, a huge veil, big hair, and I’m pretty sure my daughter would rather wear a leotard and leg Do this. People you haven’t seen in ages will be arriving, great! Talk to warmers than show up in my wedding dress. Therefore, as much time them after the ceremony, or before, but take these minutes right before as you spend on “the look” of the wedding, spend on the substance of the wedding ceremony to set yourselves apart from the thundering the wedding. This will have meaning if you do this, and we’re going for herd. meaningful. 9. Rounding up the thundering herd: 5. Keys? The bane of your existence, or not. Tell people what to do. Tell them, especially if you’re not getting married This is an issue with every wedding I’ve ever done. Getting a bridal party in a venue like a church, synagogue, etc. We human beings, when in a from point A to point D, with various points in between on the wedding herd, we become brainless. We don’t know what to do, you have to tell day takes a tactical team, or good planning. The bridal couple leaves in us. State the obvious to a crowd of people. Tell them to sit or stand or a limo, old car, whatever, and now walk where you want them. the car they came in has to be Case in point: moved from the wedding spot, Have the person conducting the only no one has any clue where wedding service tell those gathered, the keys might be? Or, the bridal "You can have a perfect wedding, but that’s “Following the ceremony, please party needs to arrive early for join us for the Macarena in the tent,” photos, they’ve come in a variety or “Following the wedding service, of vehicles, but they’ll all be in just the wedding, that’s not the marriage. you can... “ Maybe you’ll have a one vehicle, or different vehicles bulletin outlining what the crowd going to the reception, and no can expect during the wedding, one knows who has the keys. Or, They are not the same thing.” maybe you won’t. Either way, tell someone has too much to drink, those gathered what you expect and she/he needs a designated and where to go, nicely. driver. 10. Wedding Toasts: Give them some thought Case in point: Wedding toasts should be given by those who have your best interests Almost every wedding I’ve done, this has become an issue. I’ve seen at heart. If you want someone to make a toast, and it’s usually the best years of this, trust me on this one. Think it through beforehand, and/ man and maid/matron of honor, talk with them about what is off limits. or assign someone you trust with the keys. If either the bride or groom Short speeches here are a good idea. There are many commercials on is stressed out, on the day of the wedding, don’t let her/him drive, she/ TV about people making speeches at weddings, because we’ve all seen he will be too distracted. Yes, people get in accidents on their wedding them go wrong. This is a good thing to discuss before the wedding. days. No, we don’t want it to be you. I’ve never seen liquor enhance the speech giver’s delivery, in fact, it can 6. Plenty o’ water: make her/him sloppy. Make sure everyone has something to eat and water to drink before Case in point: the wedding. Tooth brushes/toothpaste and/or mints are another good After conducting the rehearsal for a dear friend, the drunk best man idea, but food is a necessity as is hydration. pulled me aside to practice his wedding toast. Case in point: After hearing it, I replied, “You can’t do that.” You’ve seen videos of people fainting in weddings? People turning green? They’re real. Eat, drink water, and be merry. Those watermelon “What? Why? It’s hilarious! That’s why I’m best man. It’s SO funny.” shots someone wants you to do the night before your wedding? Skip “You’re right,” I responded, “It’s funny, very funny, and the bride and her those. No, really, skip those. family are gonna hate it. You can’t give that speech.” 7. Rehearsal, not just for high school plays: MawMaw and PawPaw, NaNa and her beau, or whoever the Have a wedding rehearsal. Do it. Plan a rehearsal. I don’t care if you’re grandparents are, for the bride and groom, they don’t want to hear it getting married in your backyard with the neighbor officiating, if you’re either, I assure you. having people come and watch, do a run through. Stuff happens. You need to rehearse so you know where people will be entering, where Let them eat cake. they’ll be walking, where they’ll exit. You need to know this, and your wedding party and wedding guests need to know this too. It’ll be over before you know it. Your wedding day will fly by. All that planning? Your wedding day will spool out just like every other day Case in point: in your life, moment by moment. All that food you agonized over? Wandering brides or grooms, not knowing where to stand or enter, this You may not even get a bite. People photographed at your wedding isn’t pretty, and it can be stressful for those in the wedding, and those will not always be around, look at them, see them at this occasion for watching. celebration. Don’t sweat the small stuff, do embrace the people present, who are celebrating with you at a party you’re throwing in honor of love. 8. Be quiet before the wedding: Don’t greet people right before the wedding. Take time to break away Wishing you all the joy you can hold on your wedding day, and in the from the crowd and be quiet somewhere. You’ll be able to get centered, moments of marriage to follow. RVW

RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 21 Wedding favors and gifts everyone can feel good about

You faithfully recycle at home, use a refillable BPA-free water bottle the first time. They may already have the basics, but you can help them and charge your smartphone with a solar recharger. When it’s time to round out their kitchen with some useful utensils they may not have choose wedding favors for your own nuptials, or a gift for someone realized they need. else’s wedding, do you find environmental awareness taking a backseat For example, every cook can benefit from a well-stocked spice rack. to style? It doesn’t have to. Purchase an attractive spice rack and fill it with sustainably sourced, It’s possible to natural spices. Choose basic spices like versatile organic basil, cinnamon give wedding and garlic, then add in some exotic options such as garam masala (an all- favors and gifts purpose Indian spice), Himalayan pink salt or black sesame seed. that are natural, Making pizza at home can be a fun, easy meal for busy newlyweds. Put responsible and together a pizza-making kit, complete with a quality pizza cutter, a pizza useful - items stone for baking, a wedge of Parmesan, some baking yeast, and pizza that everyone seasonings like oregano, basil and garlic powder. Place everything in a can feel good basket and complete the gift with a book of pizza recipes. about giving and receiving. Gardening is a popular activity, and if your newlywed friends will be Kitchen-related trying their hand at it, they may find themselves with lots of leftover products produce. Giving canning supplies as a wedding gift can be a great way commonly to encourage their love of growing their own produce, while helping appear on many ensure nothing goes to waste. Fill a canning pot with supplies like wedding registry canning funnels and jars, and canning and pickling spices like bay lists, and creative leaves, peppercorns, celery seed, cumin, dill, mustard and salt, or even a couples often distribute small pieces of kitchen ware as favors to their pickling spice blend. guests. For gifts that are sustainable, creative and practical, look beyond Wedding favors they’ll savor the pots, pans and dishes to the food itself. If you’re planning your own wedding, food favors can excite guests and Food-inspired wedding gifts fulfill your desire to be eco-friendly and creative. Many newly married couples will be setting up their homes together for Tea is a soothing and sophisticated beverage that can make a great wedding favor. Simply purchase heart-shaped tea infusers and fill them with a variety of loose teas, such as chamomile, peppermint, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, or black, green or white teas. Accent the favor with a ribbon in your wedding colors. Pepper is a ubiquitous seasoning in numerous cuisines from around the world. For a useful, welcome wedding favor that will expand guest’s culinary knowledge, why not give different gourmet peppers of the world? Peppercorns come in a variety of shades and heat levels - and even shapes! Present guests with a small peppermill and a selection of gourmet peppercorns. Grilling is a great American pastime. If your wedding will take place in spring or summer, grilling spices and seasoning blends can be a fun wedding favor that will turn into your guests’ go-to item when they grill. Look for a variety of seasonings that work with steaks, fish, fowl and even vegetables. RVW When the Beach is out of Reach

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Who doesn’t want to fall in love? When we marry, we promise to be in as a self-in-a-relationship. Growth and change can be painful. It takes love. Being in love is a commitment. It is a decision moment by moment courage and strength of character, willingness to risk. If you ask those to be loving, to be our best self for our self and for our beloved; even who have grown, they will tell you, it is complicated, it is difficult, it is when we don’t feel it from our beloved or feel it from our self. messy and it is always worth it. All marriages are mixed marriages. When we come to the end of I believe the corner stone of being in love is not compromise or all we agree about, we begin to see differences that may turn into agreement, rather it is showing our beloved we have their best interests disagreements about the rules of life and marriage; what’s fair, what’s at heart. And if it feels reciprocal, we are more honest, more tolerant, important, what’s expected. When it doesn’t feel fair, we begin to keep more accepting, and want to move closer to each other. It brings out score of how much we’ve been hurt, disregarded, disrespected, how the best in us. You move from “I love you, if you are willing to change for often we’ve given in compared to how often our beloved has given me,” into “I love, honor and respect who you are, just as you are.” in. At this point, each of us is tempted to embark on the same mission: Ideas to help us be in love: ‘fixing’ our spouse with the intention that other conforms to our idea of n Staying in touch with what you are grateful for brings out the best in what is right and fair. you Whenever there is conflict, there is always a high desire partner and a n Look for the best in your beloved, and let them know low desire partner. n Find the courage and discernment to tell the truth in love

When you are distressed, ask yourself: Some common conflicts include: n Am I moving toward or away from my beloved? n How to have sex n Am I trying to change my beloved? n How often to have sex n Am I doing my part keeping my commitment to be in love? n How involved to be with in-laws Remind yourself excitement and desire comes from wanting n How to spend our time your beloved n Whether or not to have children n How many children Do you have desire, determination and commitment to grow in love n How do we parent even when you don’t feel loved or loving? n How clean and organized will our house be In conflict, ask yourself: n What is considered timely and what is considered lazy n What are my goals in this situation? n How important is spirituality n How do we use our finances etc. n How do I have my beloved’s best interests at heart in this situation?

n How am I honoring my self-respect and dignity in this situation? If we are ‘fixing’ the other, helping them see the ‘error of their ways,’ Marriage and family is a legacy we leave whether we do not feel understood, heard, or cared about. We may no longer we are aware of it or not. I invite you to be believe our beloved has our best interests at heart. We are now moving intentional about the legacy you leave. away from our beloved. We believe they have ulterior motives, we begin protecting ourselves. JulieAnn Boertje, RN, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Resolving these dilemmas in a way that brings satisfaction to each of Mankato us is how marriage works on us; inviting us to grow up as a self and

24 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion, Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta, Phyllis G. Tortora, Bina Abling The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion presents clothing terminology from Good both historical and contemporary viewpoints. For those interested in the many aspects of fashion this go-to guide ensures that you’ll have the facts on worldwide and historic trends, terms identifying styles, Reads parts of apparel and accessory items as well as terms used in the manufacturing, merchandising, and distribution of fashion.

The One Hundred, Nina Garcia By the author of The Little Black Book of Style, fashion authority Nina Garcia, who is the fashion director of Marie Claire, addresses the most popular question readers consistently ask her: Exactly what are fashion’s timeless pieces? It’s ok to be The One Hundred answers this question by presenting 100 items, in alphabetical order, with description and full-color illustration, that fashionably late but if Nina believes will never go out of style, and that have become a must you’re not well-read for any woman looking to determine her own timeless fashion look. With illustrations from world-renowned fashion illustrator Ruben what will you talk Toledo. Fun facts and many fashion tips included, along with a guide about at the party? to shopping. RVW recommends these guide books The Glass of Fashion: A Personal History of Fifty to style savvy. Years of Changing Tastes and the People Who Have Inspired Them, Cecil Beaton First published in 1954, this gorgeous reissue of the classic book presents the iconic photographer’s expert and witty reminiscences of the personalities who inspired fashion’s golden eras. Eighteen chapters and more than 150 of his own line drawings, Beaton entertainingly reveals the influence of fashion greats such as Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior, as well as relatively unknown muses such as his Aunt Jessie, who gave him his first glimpse of “the grown-up world of fashion.” A new generation of fashion enthusiasts will find The Glass of Fashion, which has been out of print for many years, to be an irresistible discovery. RVW

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RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 33 Winds of Change The month of September is here and brings with it a positive event. New bosses are a perfect example of this type of change. While some are sorry to see a current supervisor leave their company, the fall, my favorite season. The winds blow away the others may be happy to have a new boss. Neither supervisor may be good heat and humidity of the summer and bring cool days or bad, just different. and beautiful skies. We can once again enjoy evenings The current road construction widening the lanes on Highway 14 will on our porches without the bites of mosquitoes. undoubtedly ease the traffic issues of those traveling Highway 14, but what about the changes it brings to our local landscape and to the farming And the ice doesn’t melt in our tea as soon as we families who lost land and have had to endure having construction put the glass down. equipment on their properties. This change event will impact many people in our region and brings with it a lot of different feelings For many people, January and the new year signifies a new beginning. But and opinions. for me it has always been the fall season. Leaves change their colors and drop, clouds get heavier preparing for the snow, and crops are harvested. But where would our world be without change? Some of our most Change is in the air. creative and imaginative people have dared to dream about what could be. Dreaming about what could be requires believing in the possibility That old saying that says ”change is inevitable” is actually true. For many of of change. We wouldn’t have airplanes, computers, cell phones, washing us, it seems that change has been accelerated and impacting more areas machines or most of our modern conveniences Acceptance of change is of our lives. what has made our lives easier than those of past generations. Without Change is something that we cannot control. But we can control our change, we would still be traveling along the prairie in wagons instead of response to change. Our perception of change can be positive or negative. cars and trucks. We can accept and even embrace change or we can choose to whine and What about change within people? Do you believe that a person can complain about it. change or are you of the mindset that no one can ever really change? As For instance, changes in management within a company or organization a trained mental health professional, I absolutely believe in the power of may feel bad for some of the staff. But other staff may feel the change as change and know that people have the capability of making permanent, positive changes in their lives. For those of us in helping professions such as ministers, nurses, doctors, therapists, and police officers, it would be difficult to come to work every day if we felt change was impossible for ourselves and others. Have you ever given a person a second chance at something? If so, you recognize the possibility for change within human beings. I think change is about beliefs and behaviors. It’s about believing in something or someone and our capacity to do things differently. People who embrace change are Show Your True Colors more willing and able to make adjustments in their beliefs and behaviors. Have you ever seen or read the Serenity Prayer? It is as follows: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change This Fall in a Toyota. Courage to change the things I can And wisdom to know the difference The Serenity Prayer was written by an American theologian, Reinhold Nrebuhr sometime around World War II. The prayer became one of the cornerstones of the Alcoholics Anonymous movement and has been accepted and used in 12 - step and other support groups across this country and the world. The words bring strength and comfort to many and it is totally about the power of change. We are fortunate that we can make changes, both big and small, to our lives and the lives of us around us. Small changes—such as coloring our hair or decorating a room—to big changes—such as having a child, changing jobs, or going back to college. Embracing all changes, big and small, allows us to grow as individuals. RVW 1234 Raintree Rd., Mankato Call 507-387-0443 Catherine Job MA, MBA, LPC Executive Director 028921 [email protected] www.heintztoyota.com Sioux Trails Mental Health Center

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RiveRfRont Hilltop Sprouted Whole Grains 410 S. Riverfront Dr. 2010 Adams St. Mankato, MN Mankato, MN 507-625-1107 507-625-9070 Grains are the seeds of certain plants, largely cereal grasses. Like all seeds, grain kernels are a marvel of making lives easier, healthier, happier nature, containing the potential of a whole new plant, patiently waiting its turn in the sun.

All three edible parts of the whole grain – the germ, endosperm, and bran – are crucial to creating the new Fiber & plant. The seed counts on certain built-in growth inhibitors to keep it from germinating until temperature and Digestive Health moisture conditions are just right. Then, once sprouting starts, enzyme activity wipes out these growth inhibitors Fiber is the general name for material in and transforms the long-term-storage starch of the endo- vegetables, fruits and grains that our bodies sperm to simpler molecules that are easily digested by can’t fully digest. the growing plant embryo.

There are two terms used to describe fiber: Just as the baby plant finds these enzyme-activated simple molecules easier to digest, so too may some people. 1.Soluble fiber breaks down into a gel in the Proponents of sprouted grains claim that grains that have intestines. As it passes through your GI tract, just begun sprouting – those that are straddling the line soluble fiber absorbs water and slows down diges- between a seed and a new plant offer all the goodness tion. Soluble fiber is found in oatmeal, of whole grains, while being more readily digested. nuts, beans, apples and blueberries. What’s more, the sprouting process increases the amount of many of the grain’s key nutrients, including B vita- 2. Insoluble fiber doesn’t really break down in mins, vitamin C, folate, fiber, and essential amino acids the intestines. It passes through the body mostly by Mark Frost, R., Ph., PIC. often lacking in grains, such as lysine. Sprouted grains intact. Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion and is Pharmacy Manager may also be better tolerated by those with grain protein found in foods like seeds, grains, and the stringy intolerance. parts or skins of fruits and vegetables. Mankato Riverfront Hy-Vee Look for a variety of products made with sprouted whole What are the benefits of fiber? grains like Ezekiel breads in your Mankato Hy-Vee. Stop by and talk with one of the Mankato Hy-Vee dietitians for • Regularity. Fiber bulks up stools and keeps more questions and recipe questions. food moving through the digestive tract.

• Healthy bacteria. Some types of soluble fiber are considered a prebiotic -- a fuel that feeds healthy probiotic bacteria and increases their Open-faced numbers Eggie-Cado Sandwich • Reduced risk of disease. Studies have found Serves: 1 sandwich that a diet high in healthy fiber could reduce the Source: www.hy-vee.com risk of diverticular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), ulcers and Irritable bowel All yOu nEEd: syndrome (IBS) 1 slice of Ezekiel bread, toasted ½ avocado, sliced and mashed Fiber’s benefits aren’t confined to digestive health. 2 sliced tomato Studies have found that healthy fiber can also low- Salt and pepper, to taste er cholesterol, promote healthy blood sugar levels, 2 eggs, fried (cook to your liking) reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and help All yOu dO: people lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. 1.Top toast with avocado and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper. For more help on ways to add more fiber to your 2.Finish the sandwich by topping with fried eggs. diet, stop by your Hy-Vee pharmacy to speak with your wellness team!

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Where there’s a helpful smile in your wellness aisle 020449 Fun, Festivals Frolics To have your event listed, please e-mail Ruth Klossner at [email protected] by the 15th of the month. Listings are generally for events that are free to the public, or are fund-raisers. Listings will be published as& space allows and at the discretion of the editor. Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5 by adult). Info: 507-384-8890 or sota St. Info: chamber@newulm. riding. Info: arlingtonbullriding. • Riverblast, Riverside Park, Center [email protected]. com or 507-233-4300. com, arlingtonnapa@hotmail. & Front Streets, 1 S. Front St., com or 507-317-2641. New Ulm. Free entertainment Tues., Sept. 8 • Fluorescent Bulb Collection 4:30 pm-12:30 am Fri., noon-mid- • Alice Lind Play Reading Society, Day, Tauer’s Supervalu, 101 Fri.-Sun., Sept. 11-13 night Sat. Camping, boat dock, John Lind House, 622 Center West Central Street, Springfield, • Amboy Arts ‘n More Festival, ‘Blues for Kids’ workshop 6:30 Street, New Ulm, 6:30 pm. Read- 10 am-noon; New Ulm Steel & Amboy Middle School & Amboy pm Sat. Regional River History ing Cyrano de Bergerac. Info: Recycling, 218 19th South Street, Main Street. Music, art, parade, and Information Center open. [email protected] New Ulm, 2-4:30 pm. Free. Info: local talent, trap shooting demo, Food & beverages available. Info: or 359-9990. 507-233-6641. bean bag tourney, youth photo riverblast.net/ or 507-233-4300. contest, craft sale, car show, Tues.-Wed., Sept. 8-9 Thurs.-Sat., Sept. 10-12 food, more. Info: artsnmorefesti- Fri., Sept. 4 & 18 • Kids in the Kitchen Cooking • Springfield Citywide Garage val.org/ or 651-303-1870. • Cruise-In New Ulm, Burger King, Class, Riverfront Mankato Hy- Sales, citywide. Info: 507-723- New Ulm, 5:30 pm; cruise Broad- Vee Dining Area, 4:30-6:30 pm. 3508 or spfdchamber@newul- Sat., Sept. 12 way at 7 pm. Bikes, cars, trucks. Free 30-min. cooking classes mtel.net. • 2015 Mankato Walk to End Alz- Free. Info: 507-276-0755. with dietician, making an edible heimer’s, Sibley Park, 900 Park craft project. Ages 5+, with or Fri., Sept. 11 Lane, Mankato. 9 am registra- Sat., Sept. 5 without parent. Info & registra- • Modenschau (Fashion Show), tion, 10 am opening ceremony • Geocaching 101, Minneopa tion: 507.625.1107 or HEllison@ New Ulm. Featuring fall looks & walk. One or 3-mile route. State Park, 5 mi. W of Mankato hy-vee.com from Gallery 512, Lambrecht’s & Family-friendly, snacks & bever- on Hwys 68 & 169, 4 pm. Info: Semblance. Portion of proceeds ages, music. Info: alz.org/walk or 507-384-8890 or scott.kudelka@ Tues., Sept. 8 & 15 will benefit CADA (Committee 507-289-3950. state.mn.us. • Classic Car Roll In, downtown Against Domestic Abuse). Info: Henderson. Cars & motorcycles. 507-233-4300 or chamber@ • HermannFest 2015, Hermann • Night Hike, Minneopa State Park, Main street businesses, Sibley newulm.com. Heights Park, 14 Monument St, 5 mi. W of Mankato on Hwys County Historical Society & New Ulm. Fun, food & Ge- 68 & 169, 9 pm. Learn how to Joseph R. Brown Minnesota • Pitchfork Fondue Steak Fry, Her- mutlichkeit. Music 11:30-4:30. use five senses (sight, hearing, River Center open; food vendors; mann Heights Park Shelter #1, Thunder in the Valley by New touch, taste, and smell) in the Henderson Farmers’ Market. New Ulm, 5 pm. Steak, corn on Ulm Battery & NU Municipal dark without any artificial light. Info: hendersonrollin.com/ cob, more. Benefits Lind House Band, 6 pm. Fireworks over Info: 507-384-8890 or scott. about.html/. Association. Tickets at NU Cham- Hermann Monument 8:30 pm; [email protected]. ber & Hy-Vee. Info: 507-766-0725 more music follows. Beer & root Wed., Sept. 9 & 23 and Oct. 7 or lindhouse@newulmtel. beer, German & American food. Sat. & Sun., Sept. 5-6 • Music on Main, 5th and Main Info: 507-233-4300, chamber@ • Farm and Toy Show, New Ulm Street, downtown Gaylord. Free • ‘An American Bandstand newulm.com or newulm.com. Civic Center, 1212 N Franklin, live music 5-7 pm. Farmers’ mar- Tribute.’ Historic State Street New Ulm. 9 am Sat.-4 pm Sun. ket and flea market 4-7 pm. Kids’ Theater, 1 N. State St., New Ulm, • 6th Annual Grape Stomp, Indian Event for model farming en- activities 4-5 pm. Drawing for 7:30 pm. Celebrating television, Island Winery, noon-9 pm. thusiasts. Info: 507-233-4300 or Gaylord Green 6 pm. Bring lawn rock & roll. Tickets at HyVee, Register to stomp or enjoy the newulm.com. chairs. Info: gaylordmnchamber. Chamber of Commerce, and the comedy of the stompers. Music com. door. Bring your dancing shoes 1-8:30 pm. Vendors. Info: indian- Sun., Sept. 6 as dancing will be allowed in the islandwinery.com. • The West Arrives at West New- Thurs., Sept. 10 aisles. Info: 507-359-9990. ton, Harkin Store, nine miles NW • Henderson Sew & Share Quilters, • Goosetown Roller Girls, Civic of New Ulm, 66250 Co Rd 21, Henderson Library, Lower lev- Fri.-Sat., Sept. 11-12 Center, 1212 N. Franklin, New Nic. Co. Rd. 21, 1 pm. Music by el. 6:30 pm. Beginning projects • Lake Crystal Fall City Wide Ulm, 7 pm. Versus MAD Girls of Lonesome Ron. Info: sites.mnhs. or bring your own stitching, Garage Sales, throughout Lake Mankato. Info: info@goosetown- org/historic-sites/harkin-store, knitting, etc.—sew, share, and Crystal, 4-9 pm Fri., 8 am-2 pm. rollergirls.com or goosetown- 507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160. learn. No cost. Info: 507-248- Info: [email protected] rollergirls.com/. 3880. or 507-726-6088. • Digital Nature Photography for • Drew’s Crew 5K Colorfest Run/ Kids, Fort Ridgely State Park, • Car Hop & Shop, downtown New • Pro Auto NYA Bull Riding, Sibley Walk, Harmon Park, New Ulm, 6 mi. S of Fairfax or 12 miles Ulm, 5-8 pm. All classic makes County Fairgrounds, Arlington. 10:30 am. Benefit for Drew Auf- N of Sleepy Eye, 2 pm. Digital and models of cars & motorcy- Benefiting Jared Allen’s Homes derheide who battles Chronic cameras provided. Limit of 20 cles welcome. Socialize, shop & 4 Wounded Warriors. 7 pm Fri., 6 Myeloid Leukemia. Food, fun, kids (8 years+ and accompanied look at collector cars on Minne- pm Sat. with kids mutton bustin’ silent auction & music. Funds to at 4 pm; live music follows bull New Ulm Medical Center Oncol-

38 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 ogy Unit and scholarship for a Bratwurst and roast beef family programming are appreciated. dotte), 2-6 pm. Recognizing the local pursing medical degree. style dinner, 10:30 am-2:00 pm. Info: [email protected] or dairy industry & the Cow Collec- Info & registration: DrewsCrew. Refreshments & food all day; live newulmseniors.org. tor’s Mooseum being named to org, 276-4428, 276-8403 or entertainment, bingo, games, Guinness World Records. Tours, [email protected]. crafts, bake sale & raffle. • Boomers and Beyond Senior dairy treats, music, kids’ activi- Expo, St. Peter Community Cen- ties, horse-drawn wagon rides. • Prairie Seed Collection, Minneo- • BEN-EFIT...A Fundraiser for Ben ter, 600 S. Washington Ave., St. Info: 507-240-0048 or cowlady@ pa State Park, 5 mi. W of Manka- Mathiowetz, Turner Hall, New Peter, 2-5 pm. Vendor booths, centurylink.net. to on Hwys 68 & 169, 12:30 Ulm, 3-6 pm. Ben suffered a entertainment, keynote by Jim pm. Help collect & clean native Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Klobuchar, flu shots, health • Moonlight Golf, Fort Ridgely prairie seed for use to restore while downhill skiing & spent screenings, refreshments, priz- State Park, 6 mi. S of Fairfax or other areas in the park. Wear 4+ months in the hospital. Silent es. Info: stpeterchamber.com/. 12 miles N of Sleepy Eye, 7:30 appropriate clothing for har- auction, hay rides, food, music, pm. Golf by moonlight; course vesting by hand in thick stands games & more. Info: facebook. Fri., Sept. 18 lit by glow-in-the-dark lights. of grasses and wildflowers. com/BENefit913 or Benefit@ • Free Live Music, 4th St. & Golfers will receive two glow- Info & pre-register: kshabrack@ newulmtelecom.net. Jefferson Avenue, Gaylord, 8:30 in-the-dark balls. For all ages & harrymeyeringcenter.org. pm-midnight. Featuring Johnny abilities. Dress for the weather. • Grandparents Day and program Holm Band. Info: gaylordmn- Info: 507-426-7840 or joanne. Sat.-Sun., Sept. 12-13 on Snakes of the Minnesota chamber.com. [email protected]. • Rock Bend Folk Festival, Min- River, Harkin Store, nine miles nesota Square Park, St. Peter, NW of New Ulm, 66250 Co Rd Fri.-Sat., Sept. 18-19 • Harvest Festival, Minneopa noon to evening. Celebrating 21, Nic. Co. Rd. 21, 1 pm. Info: • Hutchinson Arts and Crafts State Park, 5-8 pm. Old fash- southern Minnesota folk arts sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/ Festival, 2 Main St. So., Library ioned outdoor family fun; stop and artists; original arts & crafts harkin-store, 507-354-8666 or Square, Hutchinson. 10 am-6 by any time from 5 to 8 pm. exhibits; folk, blues, bluegrass, & 507-934-2160. pm Fri. & 9 am-4 pm Sat. Art & Bonfire, hayride, kids activities, jazz. Info: rockbendfolkfestival@ a variety of unique handmade apple press, candle-lit hiking gmail.com. Wed., Sept. 16 crafts; specialty foods at Taste of trail, hot chocolate and marsh- • Healthy Aging Lunch ‘N Learn, Hutchinson food fair. mallows for all. Bring own hot Sun., Sept. 13 Senior Nutrition Meal Site at dogs, meat or other food to grill. • Southern Minnesota Wedding New Ulm Community Center, Fri.-Sun., Sept. 18-20 Wear appropriate clothing and Expo, Verizon Wireless Center, New Ulm, 11:30 am. Presenta- • Mahkato Annual Traditional shoes and bring flashlight. Info: Mankato, 12-4 pm. Exhibitors, tion on Preventing Falls in the Pow-Wow Honoring the 38 507-384-8890 or scott.kudelka@ wedding style show, prizes & Home by LSS Senior Nutrition & Dakota, Land of Memories Park, state.mn.us. more. Info: 507-345-4646 or New Ulm Medical Center staff; 100 Amos Owen Lane, Mankato. [email protected]. nutritious baked chicken meal, Native and non-native welcome. • 19th Annual Younger Brothers sponsored by Allina Health. Beautiful regalia of the dancers, Capture Celebration, Madelia • New Ulm Lion’s Club Fly-In Open to adults 60+ and spous- traditional music, delicious & LaSalle, 9 am-evening. Run, Breakfast, Municipal Airport, es. Info & reservations (required foods & beautiful crafts. Info: pony express, vendors, antique New Ulm, 7 am-12-30 pm. All the day before): 507-359-2243 or mahkatowacipi.org. tractor show, high noon bank you can eat pancakes, sausages, [email protected]. robbery, shoot out & capture more. Special appearance of Sat., Sept. 19 at actual site, steak fry. Info: WWII B-25 Bomber ‘Miss Mitch- Thurs., Sept. 17 • Eagles 5000 5K Run/Walk & [email protected] or ell,’ inquire for ride information. • CAST Variety Show—‘Every- KidsK Back to School Run, New [email protected]. Info: lionsclubofnewulm.org, thing But The Kitchen Sink,’ Ulm, 9 am. Info & registration: 507-354-6080 or 507-276-8805. Community Center, 600 N friendsofdistrict88@gmail. • New Ulm Firefighter’s Dance, German, New Ulm, 7 pm. Free Com or minnesotarunner.com/ New Ulm Event Center, New Ulm, • St. George Harvest Festival, St. and open to all, local talent run?page=Race&raceId=2278. 6 pm. Music until midnight. Crow- George Catholic Church, 63105 with singers, dancers, musicians ing of Miss New Ulm at 9 pm. Info: Fort Road, New Ulm. Heritage and actors. Donations to senior • A Very Dairy Celebration, 34085 [email protected]. Mass with polka music, 8:45 am. 515th Avenue, Lafayette (Berna- s

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Broadway Ave., injury/stroke survivors will share Club Motorcycle & ATV Flat Track pm. Over 40 garage sales in one St. Peter. Silent auction, bake their stories. Info: http://mnbif. Races. Info: flyingdutchmenmo- place. Free, concessions avail- sale, mass, wine/beer garden com/events/. torcycleclub.com/. able. Info: 507-359-8344. with hors d’oeuvres Saturday. Breakfast, mass & raffle drawing • Popcorn Wagon at Brown Coun- Sun., Sept. 20 • Oktoberfest, Bier on Belgrade, Sunday. ty Museum parking lot, Center • Celebration of Prayer and Music, Belgrade Ave., North Mankato Street, New Ulm, 10 am-2 pm. Our Lady of Good Counsel 2-8 pm. Beer sampling, ceremo- Sun., Sept. 27 Downtown icon since 1913. Info: chapel, 170 Good Counsel Drive, nial first beer with city officials, • Hilltop Happenings, Hilltop Hall, [email protected]. Mankato, 1 pm. 150th anniver- music, brat eating contest, bean 206 First St. N., Montgomery, 4 sary narration of School Sisters bag toss, hammerslagger. Info & pm. Musical variety show. No • Cambria Crush Annual Grape of Notre Dame history, choral & costs: businessonbelgrade.com/ admission—donation accepted Stomp, Morgan Creek Vineyard, instrumental music; free. Recep- Oktoberfest.php. to defray costs; pizza sold at in- 23707 478th Ave., New Ulm, 1-4 tion & refreshments follow. Info: termission. Info: bighonza.com/ pm. Harvest festival with com- 507-389-4233 or mlagerquist@ • Redwood Falls Law Enforcement hilltop-hall/. petitive grape stomping, dance ssndcp.org. 5K & 10K Torch Run, 400 Drew performances. Off-site parking & St., Legion Park, Redwood Falls, • Sheep-Wool-Quilts program at shuttle. Info: morgancreekvine- • Afternoon of Leisure at the 9 am registration. Info: red- Harkin Store, nine miles NW of yards.com/, 507-947-3547 or Harkin Store, nine miles NW of woodfalls.org/event/redwood- New Ulm, 66250 Co Rd 21, Nic. [email protected]. New Ulm, 66250 Co Rd 21, Nic. falls-law-enforcement-torch- Co. Rd. 21, 1 pm. Info: sites.mnhs. Co. Rd. 21, 1 pm. Info: sites.mnhs. run-5k-10k /. org/historic-sites/harkin-store, Sat.-Sun., Oct. 3-4 org/historic-sites/harkin-store, 507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160. • Henderson Heritage Days, park, 507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160. • National Public Lands Volunteer cemetery & downtown Hender- Day, Ney Nature Center, 28238 • St. Mary’s Fall Festival, 417 S. son. “History Comes Alive” one • Digital Nature Photography, Tra- Nature Center Lane, Hender- Minnesota St., New Ulm, 10:30 hour tours at Brown Cemetery, verse des Sioux History Center, son, 9 am. Remove invasive am-4 pm. Food & fun, kids 9:30-noon and “The Rest of the 1851 N. Minn. Ave., St. Peter. 1 & non-native species, tree games, bingo, raffles, silent Story” downtown, Sat. “Pioneer pm. Digital cameras provided, trimming & barn cleaning; wear auction & live entertainment. Faith Journeys” church service 20-person limit. Info and reg- long pants & long sleeves, etc. Info: 507-233-9500 or stmarys@ 11:15 Sun.; offering to Sibley istration (by Sept. 11): St. Peter Free. Pre-register for lunch & newulmtel.net. County FoodShare. Food, music, Community Education, stpeter- t-shirt. Info: neycenter.org/com- shopping. Info: 507-248-3345. communityedonline.com/. ing-events/. • Great Grassroots Gathering, Allison Park, Sleepy Eye. Info: Sun., Oct. 4 Thurs., Sept. 24 • Free Movie Saturday, New Ulm 507-794-4731or sleepyeyecham- • Stomp Out Hunger for the Sibley • Household Hazardous Waste Public Library Meeting Room, ber.com. County Food Shelf by Winthrop Collection, Brown County New Ulm, 10 am. Free mov- royalty, Winthrop Football Field, Fairgrounds, 1201 N. State St., ie screening (PG), including Fri.-Sat., Oct. 2-3 & 9-10 11 am- 2 pm. Vendor booths, New Ulm, 2-6 pm. Free. Info: 507- popcorn & soda, sponsored by • Oktoberfest. Music downtown lunch, face painting, tattoos, 233-6641. Optimist Club of New Ulm. 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None of us want to have regrets, and most of us treasured items. Don’t assume your kids or grandkids live each day trying to focus on the present. As I will want something. Maybe they will. Maybe they help people continue to move into a new phase won’t. Just be sure to ask them before hanging onto of life after retirement or downsizing from a something for years, moving it multiple times, and home to an apartment, I have the privilege storing it only to find out there really is no interest. of listening and learning from a lifetime of Don’t Presume Value experiences. Today’s younger generations Antiques are big business. In most cases the value is are quite arguably the most materialistic in subjective and resides with the person who collects history, in terms of accumulating “stuff.” When the item. Many of us have items gifted to us or a generation or two ago people borrowed handed down from generation to generation based or rented something, this generation likely on presumed value. If you have boxes of items you owns it. When it was more typical to own one are storing solely because you feel they are valuable television, car, or home, people now own two antiques, have them appraised. Consider selling or or more. This article isn’t a judgement, but trading them while they still have value. Remember rather a reflection on living life intentionally the Beanie Baby craze? Many people collected and being very aware of living a life of no them and many kids are probably still inheriting regrets. If you feel one day you’ll regret not Tidy Tightwad Tips collections. Are they still valuable? Will they be in owning three crockpots, then by all means from a the future? Have you checked if anyone in your make that change now. However, as I help more family desire boxes of stuffed animals as part of their and more people downsize and move into their Professional inheritance? next phase in life, a few things become very Organizer clear. Don’t Regret Not Documenting Make sure you write down stories that go along Don’t Regret Storage by Cindy Haugland with picture and keepsakes you’ve decided to keep. As you are given gifts or make purchases you tidytightwads.com While you may always remember names and details deem appropriate, don’t store things away only associated with each, you may be creating regrets to be seen or used once a year. Life is a journey for future generations that simply wish you would have written to be enjoyed, not preserved. Use those special dishes rather than down who was with great-grandpa in this picture. It’s the stories and wrap them in a trunk. Hang the art piece on the wall, rather than memories that live on, so document the details now. preserve it in storage. Eat dinner on the hand-stitched table cloth with your next meal, and enjoy the things you’ve accumulated that Don’t Regret Waiting mean something to you and your family. Now is a great time to start making the size and magnitude of your items the “Right Size.” Don’t wait until you decide to sell your house Don’t Assume Sentiment or travel the countryside. If you start now, you can tackle projects in Once when I was helping a client organize we came across his high manageable chunks. It’s stressful to scramble at the last minute, and school football jersey. When pondering what to do with it, he told who needs that? Don’t regret waiting, and get started today. me he was saving it for his son. His son happened to be home that day, so I asked him about it. His son replied, “I’ve never heard Dad So go ahead and have a cup of coffee with a loved one, share stories, talk about football.” My client assumed his sentiment carried over and enjoy the items you’ve accumulated that mean something to to his son, who wasn’t even aware of its existence. Don’t regret you. Have thoughtful conversations and bounce ideas off those you not sharing stories, asking questions, and bringing up topics of trust. GCW

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Most people associate the word “acupuncture” with pain relief. effect of balancing the But did you know that for thousands of years, acupuncture dispersal of collagen as well so that results are overall, has been used as a cosmetic procedure? In ancient China, the not just in certain areas. All emperors and the very wealthy used acupuncture and herbal of this would explain why formulas to help maintain their youthful appearance. skin tone improves, why Today, there are many women who continue to use it as a it becomes more elastic/ supple, and why things lift, natural, healthy method for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. giving you a more youthful You may even be interested to know that celebrities such appearance. as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie have all POSSIBLE COSMETIC received cosmetic acupuncture. RESULTS: The primary goals are to increase collagen and HOW IT WORKS elastin production, improve Cosmetic Acupuncture (also known as Facial Rejuvenation) is something circulation, tone facial to get excited about because it not only treats your face, but also the muscles, lift brow/jaw lines, imbalances within your body. It is a whole-body treatment, based on and restore a healthy glow. Traditional Chinese Medicine. It works to correct the signs of aging by There can be a reduction treating the underlying causes of why we age. The most common areas of fine lines and wrinkles, cosmetic acupuncture addresses are face, neck, and abdomen. It is a safe, causing some to possibly healthy, holistic alternative to chemical injections and surgery, making it disappear. Deeper lines more than just another cosmetic procedure. and wrinkles can “fill in” Needles cause micro-trauma to the skin. Since the body perceives that as and appear to be softer and less harsh. Skin tone and color can look more an injury, it likely sends fibroblasts – cells that form collagen and elastin even, and sometimes age spots may start to fade. Cosmetic acupuncture – to those sites to heal them. The wound healing process may have an also treats acne, rosacea, and Bells Palsy.

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48 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 POSSIBLE HEALTH RESULTS: • Those with uncontrolled hypertension After receiving cosmetic acupuncture, patients have reported that • Those on blood thinning medications have a greater risk of bruising mild depression and anxiety have resolved or been reduced. Their eyes • Pregnancy appear brighter, and they have improved digestion, sleep and energy. • Smokers Consequently, these are all typical results of acupuncture alone. • Alcoholics • Sun damaged skin WHO IS A CANDIDATE? People who are in good general health and are open to diet REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS recommendations tend to be very good candidates. It is necessary to When considering cosmetic acupuncture, it’s best to have realistic have a commitment to multiple, regular appointments because the expectations. If you think it will create the look of a surgical face-lift, general rule of thumb is to have a series of 12 treatments. Women you may be disappointed. Results can be more subtle than dramatic. in their 30s will have better results than women in their 80s because Keep in mind that the younger you are, the better the results will be. it’s best to start as the collagen and elastin begin to decline. It is recommended that cosmetic acupuncture be done in conjunction with Stephanie L. Hylla, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. a regular skin care regimen. Licensed Acupuncturist National Diplomate in Acupuncture CONTRAINDICATIONS Mankato Acupuncture Clinic Below is a list of individuals who should not receive cosmetic acupuncture: • Those with seizure disorders • Those who suffer from migraine headaches

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When you think of plastic surgery, what comes to mind? n Hand and Wrist Surgery Is it high-priced procedures in Beverly Hills to make Did you know that many plastic surgeons have specialized training to help restore movie stars more glamorous? Plastic surgery is actually function of the fingers, hands and wrist? a very broad field that not only includes cosmetic and Specifically, hand surgery can treat: aesthetic surgery, but also hand and wrist surgery, n Carpal tunnel syndrome – A condition caused by pressure to the median nerve surgical reconstruction and nonsurgical procedures. within the wrist. You might feel pain, tingling, numbness or weakness. Let’s explore some of the basic types of plastic surgery: n Arthritis – Whether due to an Reconstructive Surgery inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid The simplest way to describe reconstructive surgery is a surgical option to arthritis or simple wear and tear, arthritis restore form and function of the body. Most often, reconstructive surgery is can have a significant impact on your needed after some type of disease or trauma to the body. Some of the most hands and wrists. Over time, it can deform common examples include: your fingers and impair movement. n Breast reconstruction – A surgery for women who have had all or part of n Trauma – Plastic surgeons can treat a breast removed (mastectomy), usually due to breast cancer. injuries including broken bones, torn ligaments, and cut tendons or nerves n Trauma reconstruction – Imagine you’ve been in a serious accident and suffered a severe injury, such as a major laceration, a severed limb, Cosmetic Surgery a severe facial injury or burns — all of these types of trauma can lead to Cosmetic surgery is a type of procedure that reshapes your body in order reconstructive surgery by a plastic surgeon. to improve your appearance and self-esteem. Because cosmetic surgery is elective, it is generally not covered by health insurance. The most common n Skin cancer removal – Cancerous growths or lesions of the skin may examples include: need to be removed by surgery, which can be done by a plastic surgeon using specialized techniques to preserve your health and appearance. n Breast augmentation – A surgery that uses either saline or silicone implants or fat from elsewhere on the body to increase the size of your breasts or restore breast volume after weight reduction or pregnancy. Dr. Angela Schuck n Tummy tuck – Also called an abdominoplasty, the tummy tuck removes Dr. Keith Flack excess fat and skin from the abdomen area creating a smoother and firmer profile. n Liposuction – A procedure that slims and reshapes parts of the body by removing fat deposits. Most common areas of the body on which this procedure is done are the thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen and waist. Nonsurgical Procedures These types of procedures don’t require a trip to the operating room and can be performed by your plastic surgeon to help improve your appearance and fight the effects of aging. Two of the most common nonsurgical procedures performed by plastic surgeons are: n Botox injections – Botulinum toxin is an injection that blocks nerve signals to the muscles and temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, You Deserve Comfortable Care Every Time. wrinkles and crow’s feet near the eyes and elsewhere on the face. n Dermal fillers – These injectable fillers help to diminish facial lines • Sedation - Complete Relaxation with • Cerec - One Visit Crown and restore volume and fullness. Some types of fillers include collagen, Just a Pill Technology • Invisalign - Clear Alternative to • 3D Imaging with Fewer X-Rays polylactic acid and polyalkylimide. Braces • Cosmetic Enhancements Plastic surgery, including cosmetic surgery, has its risks and limitations. • Lumineers - No Fear Cosmetic • Drill-free Technology Before you proceed with any procedure, make sure your plastic surgeon is Veneers • ZOOM Whitening board recognized by the American Board of Plastic • Implants - Placement and • Emergency Care Restoration Surgery. Schedule a consultation and work closely with your plastic surgeon before surgery to establish specific, measurable and achievable goals. Albert Harris, M.D., Plastic Surgery, 1400 Lookout Drive, North Mankato Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato 507-625-CARE(2273) • mankatodentist.com 020758

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This month, Sister Mary Ann Osborne of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Mankato tells HERstory. Visit her web site www.sistermaryannosborne.com Where were you born and grow up? I was born at St Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato and grew up on a farm in St Peter. What about that do you remember most fondly? to my vocabulary and many new techniques. The next summer I took a two-week course and In my childhood, I often climbed up and sat in our then I was hooked. I found that I could not separate who I am and what I believe from doing weeping willow tree in our yard. I admired the branches this art form. Being a School Sister of Notre Dame has opened up many opportunities for me against the blue sky and tried to imagine things that and influenced how I view things. I found that through my artwork God works through me I could make out of them. I loved to ride bike up and to touch others. I have learned that what touches me, I must express. I just need to listen and down the road and often went exploring in our grove follow my heart. It requires spending time listening and knowing that it is not about me, but of trees. rather something that God is doing through me to speak to others. Tell us a bit about your family You created a piece for this year’s 150th and growing up. anniversary of SSND in Mankato. What do you There were seven children in my family—five girls and want people to get out of seeing it? two boys. I am the sixth child. My parents always taught I wanted a bold statement describing how the SSND community was invited by the town us to respect all things and appreciate beauty. My mom people in 1865 to come to educate in Mankato. I tried to correlate the 150 Psalms that we loved to grow and arrange fresh flowers for our home. have prayed in our office prayers over the past 150 years here in Mankato, putting a particular My dad taught me to love nature and all its gifts. We emphasis on Psalm 150. I chose a powerful quote from Psalm 150, “Let everything that has would often go to the woods to have a family outing breath praise God.” By our very being we sing our praise to God. We express our praise of picking flowers, hunting mushrooms and having a through organ, trumpet, strings, tambourine and dance, which I highlighted in the carving. wiener roast. We were exposed to beauty around us We gratefully remember those who have gone before us and those who continue to hear the and respect for all people played an important part in call to spread the gospel. God is present in so many details, particularly the details we ignore. our upbringing. The subtle use of color connects with the flow of the wood. Education? If your life had gone differently, what do you My first bachelor of arts degree was from Mount think you’d be doing right now? Mary College, Milwaukee, Wis., in education. I taught I spent a month working at Genesis Farm in New Jersey before I ever started wood carving. grade school for 13 years. I then returned in 1997 to It was rooted in a spirituality that reverenced Earth as a primary revelation of the Divine. For Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis, Minn., to me it connected air, water, land, nature and the health of our communities. I think I would be receive another bachelor of arts in art. As part of that working to promote and achieve this well-being for all. So, basically the same thing as I am degree I went to Stuttgart, Germany, to study sculpture doing now, trying to open up new ways of seeing. for six months. What is your greatest adventure in life? How did you get into wood My greatest adventure in life came while I was in Stuttgart, Germany, studying. I did not carving and how have you know German at the time so that provided its own adventure. While there I got a rail pass been able to blend your life and traveled all around Europe for a month. I visited art museums and wrote papers on as a School Sister of Notre different art pieces for credit toward my art degree. On my way traveling to Madrid the train Dame with your art? separated and I got an unexpected ride through western France. As a result it provided over My first attempt at taking a one-week class in a daylong detour riding the train with many interesting encounters. My travels led me to fully woodcarving was in 1984. It raised many foreign words experience how we are all one people under the same stars.

62 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 If you could go anywhere, where would it be? I would travel to Norway. I have always wanted to see Norway since I was little and learned about it in school. I planned on going there when I was studying in Europe but instead my teacher wanted me to go to Greece. In the process I quite literally discovered it was all “Greek to me” trying to get around alone. I managed to see many wonderful art pieces with the help of people that I met along the way. What other hobbies or activities do you enjoy? How do they complement who you are? I enjoy listening to music, watching movies and enjoying time in nature. Many of the pieces I create are a reflection on things in nature. Sometimes the words of songs inspire a piece to be carved or some scene from a movie really touches me and I know that I need to make something in response. When people first meet you, who do you hope they see? I hope others see me as someone Redwood Falls who walks humbly with God. Also 507-644-5436 as a person who is enjoying life and New Ulm grateful for the gifts that I have been 507-354-2418 given. I would like them to find me Willmar approachable and seeking justice for 320-235-8040 others. 019751 Looking forward, what is in store for you? Same Great People. For the past year I have been working Same Great Service. toward having an exhibition at the Basilica in Minneapolis titled “With Passion.” It contains several new wood Call Today! carvings that are paired with quotes 507.388.4895 of Pope Francis and Blessed Theresa 1671 E. Madison Ave. Gerhardinger, foundress of the School Mankato, MN 56001 Sisters of Notre Dame. The quotes are used to describe my carvings. The jerrysbodyshop.com exhibit at their gallery runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 25, 2015. RVW Auto Body Repair Auto Glass Repair & Replacement Bend of the River Carving National Lifetime The route and blue color represents the Minnesota River. At the bend of the Limited Warranty river where Mankato is, the SSND Symbol, made out of wire, identifies all SSND’s in the International Community. The four women on the top part of the carving represent Sr. Ambrosia, Sr. Johanna of the Cross, Sr. Rebeccah and Candidate Mary Helling who travelled from Milwaukee,WI in 1865. The man gazing out into the future toward the bottom part of the carving is to represent the original calling for SSND’s by Leo Lamm in 1864 and later Father Sommereisen in 1865. The leaves represent how education provided new life and growth. The lines from Psalm 150 represent the past 150 years of praising God with dancing, pipe organ, trumpet, stringed instruments, and tambourine. 026315

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r n d of September thinking about what else I can plant e of the more unusual that will bring color and joy to my gardens yet this varieties of sedum, year. I’m a huge advocate of fall planting for the following such as ‘Matrona,’ spring, but I’m also notoriously impatient. I want to add plants which has grayish that will look good now. In case you’re a little bit like me, let’s discuss leaves and purplish stems, some perennial flowers that you can use to infuse your gardens with providing contrasting instant fall flowers. foliage year-round. ‘Xenox’ has a bluish- Japanese anemone tinged leaf that Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’ is one of my favorite fall-blooming deepens to burgundy flowers. Its common name is “windflower,” in reference to the light, airy by the end of the blooms that seem to dance above the plant’s leaves in a breeze. This season. Both of particular variety of Japanese anemone has simple pale pink petals that these cultivars have surround fluffy yellow centers, and it flowers consistently throughout striking dark pink the fall. The tri-lobed foliage is a soft deep green, providing a gentle flowers. backdrop for other flowering plants throughout the summer. Japanese anemone grows best in partial sun and normal to clay soils, and it is Switchgrass tolerant of both wet and dry soil conditions. The plant can ultimately As a grass, reach three feet in height and width, though I have never seen Japanese switchgrass doesn’t anemones of that size in Minnesota. “flower” in the traditional sense of Goldenrod the word; however, it is When I think of early fall, I often think of Southern Minnesotan roadsides absolutely worth mentioning filled with cheery yellow goldenrods. This sun-loving perennial has tiny for a late-season color infusion. yellow flowers that form a showy plume-like cluster. Solidago ‘Little Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’ Lemon’ is shorter and tidier than most goldenrod species, which is is beautiful throughout the growing perfect for gardeners looking to add fall blooms without having large season, starting with light green leaves patches of plain green leaves all summer long. At maturity, ‘Little Lemon’ and eventually sending up whimsical seedheads. By is one and a half foot tall and wide, and it will often bloom twice if you autumn, the leaves have developed deep red tips that stand out boldly cut back the flowers following their first bloom. Goldenrod thrives in full in garden beds and borders. ‘Prairie Fire’ is a fast-growing clumping sun and prefers drier, well-drained soils. It is drought and deer tolerant, grass that is between three and five feet at maturity. Like most prairie plants, switchgrass performs well in full sun and develops a deep root system that combats dry or poor soil conditions. At the end of the year, switchgrass seed heads will also provide your garden with winter interest. Gardeners of Southern Minnesota, don’t dismay! Early fall doesn’t have to mean an early end to your garden’s beauty. Try out some of these late blooming perennials to give your landscape a final breath of summer. Laura Schwarz, a New Ulm native, is a horticulturist in Minneapolis.

70 RIVER VALLEY woman | september • 2015 Thursday, October 8 You’re Invited 5:30–9 p.m. • Courtyard by Marriott, Mankato Gather your girlfriends and join 5:30–7:30 Get the evening started with hors d’oeuvres, desserts us for an enjoyable evening to and cash-bar cocktails. Test your luck in our raffle, and find a little give, gab and giggle. We’ll be something for yourself in the silent auction. having fun while supporting 7:30–8:30 Back by popular demand, Deadra Stanton will make you women’s and children’s services laugh until you cry with her humorous presentation on the trip called life. with the remodel and expansion of the special care nursery at 8:30–9 Silent auction checkout. Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Everyone is welcome Tickets are $50 each and should be purchased in advance. Limited to attend. tickets will be available at the door. A portion of the ticket is tax deductible.

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