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y seventh-grade teacher, MAGAZINE Mrs. Rogers, taught us an Issue 61, Volume 10, Number 4 M SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010 interesting lesson one day. She gave

publishers us an in-class writing assignment, Jorrie L. Hansen, MBA then sat at her desk while we worked. Doug Solinger A few minutes later she got up, walked editor across the room and out the door. She Ellington Miller had silver-painted fingernails, a Suze design director Orman-esque haircut and a saunter. Hard to ignore. Rue Wiegand When she returned, she asked “Who noticed me walking across the room?” Confidently, layout designer I raised my hand, one of the two apparently-attentive students in the class. Emily Benike “Tsk, tsk.” Her silver-tipped finger wagged. “You should have been paying attention to GRAPHIC DESIGNER your assignment, not on what was going on in the room.” Kate Brue It was a lesson in focusing, and while I obviously was caught in a moment of broken assistant editor concentration, I did take it to heart. Mrs. Rogers was one of my greatest teachers. She was Margo Stich the queen of diagramming sentences and a stickler for grammar, and she was unafraid to marketing account manager Tracy Nielsen hand out D and F grades on writing assignments until a rewrite proved better. Community Relations It’s fun to honor teachers who make a difference. We are proud to introduce two Susan Franken instructors from Rochester Community and Technical College, who, because of their Marketing Admin Assistant creative teaching styles, recently earned Educators of the Year titles from the Minnesota Debbie Thompson State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees. See p. 31. COPY EDITORS October also brings breast cancer awareness month, and this issue features our annual Ashley Pikel & Elisa Tally recipient of the Healing Waters project, Dawn Kelling Gerdts, who is battling her cancer photography while supporting her three-year-old daughter’s congenital heart disease. See p. 52. Fagan Studios If you agree that cancer stinks, you can attend a number of upcoming fundraising Mike Hardwick Photography events that aim to support survivors and fight the disease. In support of PurpleStride Olive Juice Studios walk/run, we will give $1 per new Rochester Women Facebook fan (click “Like” on our

Rochester Women is published six times per year Facebook page) to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network through September 26. See p. 56. by Women Communications, L.L.C., P.O. Box 5986, Rochester, MN 55903 While you’re visiting our Facebook page, check out the Eat Pray Love and Women Subscriptions available for $18 per year Entrepreneurs Networking discussions. (six issues). Send check to the address above. Hmm. I wonder what Mrs. Rogers would think about the “distractions” we have in All unsolicited manuscripts must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped Facebook, cell phones and the internet. Happy back-to-school time! envelope. Rochester Women assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. ©2010 Women Communications, L.L.C. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Rochester Women magazine does not Join us in celebrating 10 years of Rochester Women magazine at the at the wine tasting necessarily endorse the claims or contents of advertising or editorial materials. before the Roberta Flack concert on September 18. See p. 68 Printed in the U.S.A. The Rochester Pond and Garden Tour Committee would like to thank our sponsors, Rochester Women is a member of the Minnesota Magazine & Publications homeowners, educators and volunteers for helping us make the 2010 Tour a success. Because of Association, Rochester Area Builders, Inc. and the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. you, we were able to make a generous donation to RNeighbors. See you next year! 507-529-5385 –Debbie Thompson, project manager RWmagazine.com [email protected] Correction: The Great River Road Fall Event Weekend is November 13 – 14. The dates were For advertising information: incorrect in our July/August issue. Visit Greatriverroadwinetrail.org 507-951-3496, 507-753-9935 We want to hear from you! Send comments, suggestions, ideas or original recipes to: Rochester Women Editor, P.O. Box 5986, Rochester, MN 55903-5986 or e-mail: [email protected].

RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 9 Do you know a woman who gives a little “extra”? Nominate her for the Extraordinary Rochester Women Award in one of five categories: Artist/Musician ~ Business Woman ~ Caregiver ~ Volunteer ~ Overall Rochester Women magazine and area businesses will recognize area women who give a little extra with the 2011 Extraordinary Rochester Women Award. We will feature the top five award winners in the Rochester Women January/February 2011 issue. Award winners will receive gifts and gift certificates from various sponsors. A party honoring the Extraordinary Rochester Women Award winners and nominees will be scheduled for January. Extraordinary Rochester Women Award nominations are due by October 11, 2010. Visit RWmagazine.com for details or send your letter in 500 words or less, with contact information for you and your nominee, ot Rochester Women, Attn: ERWA, P.O. Box 5986, Rochester, MN 55903 or email [email protected]

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Healing Hands: The Sisters of St. Francis and Mayo Clinic An original film for Heritage Days 2010 “The miracle of relationships” is the theme of a new documentary film premiering during Mayo Clinic Heritage Days 2010. Healing Hands: The Sisters of St. Francis and Mayo Clinic tells the story of Saint Marys Hospital and the Franciscan heritage of Mayo Clinic. Based on the two-volume history, The Sisters' Story by Sister Ellen Whelan, Ph.D., and funded with a generous gift from Gerald and Henrietta Rauenhorst, this documentary includes archival film footage and photos, many of which will be presented for the first time. Interviews with Sisters and their Mayo Clinic colleagues show the trusting relation- ships between people who represent diverse walks of life but share the same mission: to serve patients. Healing Hands explores the rich history of the Sisters of St. Francis and examines their varied ministries today, in the United States and abroad. It will premiere to the public during Mayo Clinic Heritage Days, October 4 – 8. All showings of the film will be in Geffen Auditorium, subway level of the Gonda Building. For showing times, see mayoclinic.org/heritage-days-rst/index.html

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RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 13 skin care Getting Serious about Skin Care by Srdan BaboviC, MD, olmsted Medical Center plastic surgeon

Q: I have been told that brown spots on my face are from the sun. Is there a skin product that I can use and still tan?

A: Many factors influence skin condition and skin aging. Many of these factors are set by your genetic composition, but environmental factors play a role as well. UV-A and UV-B radiation can cause epidermal damage. UV-A rays cause approximately 90 percent of photoaging, and they are present in tanning beds. Spending 30 minutes in a tanning bed is equivalent to the UV-A exposure of a full day in August without sun protection. Skin products that can improve and possibly reverse photoaging and sun damage are based on topical application of antioxidant vitamins (A, C, B3). Often these are supplemented with fruit-based acids and melanin synthesis regulators. Most of these products are prescription- strength and require direct physician supervision.

Q: Over the last 2-3 years I have noticed loss of the elasticity of my cheeks and development of loose neck skin. I am a busy professional and downtime is a problem for me. What can I do to improve my appearance?

A: Stigma of aging are well known, including simultaneous skin thinning and loss of laxity, gradual loss of facial volume, and gravitational changes. The possible combinations are infinite, the effects on each person are different and each patient needs to be carefully analyzed to formulate a treatment plan. Multiple non-invasive and minimally-invasive techniques are available. They include Botox, injectable fillers, non-ablative fractionated skin tightening lasers, chemical peels and advanced skin therapy. Botox is used to control specific facial muscle contractions and to soften the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles. It can also improve symmetry of the upper third of the face. Effects usually last 3 to 4 months. Fillers are usually derivates of hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane) or calcium hydroxyapetite (Radiesse). They are used in different parts of the face to restore lost facial volume. Results are usually immediate and they last 6 to 12 months depending on the filler and location. Some bruising is possible. Non-ablative and ablative skin resurfacing can improve skin tone, reduce laxity and restore texture. Non-ablative laser treatments need to be performed over 3 to 5 sessions to achieve the best results. They induce some redness lasting 2 to 4 hours. Ablative laser treatment requires 5 to 7 days of downtime. Using one or many of these approaches, signs of aging can be significantly reduced. Each technique has its own indications, side effects and duration of results, and needs to be fully discussed with a physician prior to any procedure.

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16 September/October 2010 RWmagazine.com An eclectic mix of clothing and accessories Dress Your Passion for women of all ages. By Jill Swanson Specializing in Photography by MIKE HARDWICK PHOTOGRAPHY natural organic fabrics Cotton Hemp Bamboo Q: I find myself drawing a blank as to what to wear each day. Is there a system to making this decision?

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Reaction. “Outcome-based dressing” means dressing to achieve a positive response. A job interview requires wearing a suit with a crisp, notched collar, straighter lines and a strong contrast between the jacket and blouse colors. When counseling a friend, try light or neutral colors (beige, pink, tan) and soft textures with curved lines to make you approachable. On days you need to be left alone, a black and yellow combination will cause people to back away.

Passion. Dressing from the heart makes a personal statement. There are two ways to approach this: “Mood dressing”—wearing what makes you happy—may be interpreted by using a touch of romance or a dramatic flair. “Mindful dressing” means dressing your convictions, such as: ecological consciousness, important social issues (fair trade, animal rights, human trafficking) or wearing a red dress (heart disease) or a pink ribbon (breast cancer awareness).

Choose your primary priority for the day, assemble all components to make an outfit, accessorize with a smile and expect to look and feel fabulous.

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RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 17 community Where to find fair trade products locally Andy’s Liquor: Stellar Organics Live-a-Little Red wine Dunn Brothers: Coffee Freedom Boutique: Clothing, chocolate, coffee, kitchen items, jewelry, purses, bags and journals. Building Community Freedom Boutique is open the first Friday of every month at Cutting Loose Hair Salon at Miracle Mile. through Local Economies Visit Freedom Boutique’s fan page on Facebook. Freedom Boutique also offers home parties. Good Food Store: Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chocolate, sugar, produce, baked goods Wild Ginger Boutique in Zumbrota: Clothing, jewelry, home accessories

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(Above) Fair Trade Market chair, Dorothy Satre. The Fair Trade Market at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church supports and showcases the products of different countries.

magine a product that does more than In North America, the first fair trade farmers in our community. While there is Iput money in the pocket of the business organization was Ten Thousand Villages, no certification, as you will find on some you buy it from—a product that not only which got its start through Edna Ruth Byler fair trade products like coffee, the concept is brings you pleasure, but helps the people in 1946. Byler imported crafts from women to allow farmers and producers in America and communities that produce it. in Puerto Rico and refugees in post-war to receive the same considerations as other Welcome to the concept of fair trade. Europe. In 2007, retail sales of fair trade fair trade members. Community Supported “It’s intended to help promote better living products reached $1.2 billion in America Agriculture (CSA) could be considered a wages for the people who are growing and $2.5 billion worldwide. fair trade concept. and producing those goods,” said David “CSAs and local farmers—I think that’s Kraemer of marketing and member Supporting CSAs also a part of the idea of fair trade,” said services at the Good Food Store Co-op In recent years, fair trade has moved beyond Kraemer. Organic Valley, a dairy cooperative and Back Room Deli. Through fair trade, just helping impoverished peoples in other in the Wisconsin-Iowa-Minnesota region impoverished communities are assisted countries. “That same thing applies here is one example. The Good Food Store through their local economy rather than in the United States too,” said Kraemer. Co-op is a drop site for Featherstone Farms, charitable handouts. This can include local craftspeople and another local producer. Photos courtesy of D orothy S atre.

18 September/October 2010 RWmagazine.com “CSAs are a great example of how local farmers are trying … (to) eliminate the Redefi ning middleman, get directly to their consumers and provide connection,” said Kraemer. This Senior community connection is an important part of local fair trade. “Connecting farmers to “HOME” the people who eat food … so the money Whether it’s our pets in residence, our flowering plants or our staff that becomes people pay at the grocery store goes to the more like family than caregivers, Sunrise Senior Living provides everyday farmers, is part of what co-ops are all about.” experiences that make our communities simply, more livable. At Sunrise we understand that the transition to a senior community isn’t always Attend the Fair Trade Market easy. So, we focus on the details of living, from beautifully appointed living spaces To support and educate others about fair to delicious meals, engaging social activities, transportation, and personalized assistance and care. trade, Rochester’s Our Savior’s Lutheran Church hosts an annual Fair Trade Market We specialize in Memory Care. in the fall. The Market’s chair, Dorothy Call us today for a personalized tour of our community! Satre, said team members are assigned to different fair trade vendors. By overseeing the entire process for one vendor, members learn more about the country and the products. This year, Dorothy will be working with Asante Network, a fair trade vendor dedicated to Tanzania and Uganda. Sunrise Cottages of Rochester “We learn more about Asante as a vendor 507-286-8528 • 4220 55th Street, NW and also something about the countries that www.sunriseseniorliving.com it’s coming from,” explained Satre, “so that AL=Assisted Living • MC=Memory Care the people who are working in that booth can give information.” The Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Fair Trade Market is now in its fourth year and will be expanded from a one-day event to two days in October. “It’s not a fundraiser,” said Satre, “Everything goes back to the vendors.” In addition to fair trade products available for purchase, a simple meal is also offered. “This is like a developing country typical meal with the rice, a topping, fruit and cornbread,” explained Satre, “because corn is one of the key Third World foods.” Placecards on the table explain why these foods are selected. Fair trade has become a special mission for the church. “Pastor Fred Rengstorf said some congregations in this area are known for their lutefisk suppers,” said Satre. “Maybe Our Savior’s can be known for the Fair Trade Market.”

Anna Matetic is a Rochester freelance writer and fan of fair trade products. Photos courtesy of D orothy S atre.

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Interested in joining the team for the March 2011 Guatemala trip? Contact Suzanne Stove Greenleaf at [email protected]. The difference both can make Rochester women of the Guatemala team. By Elisa Tally ometimes dreams start small and grow For many women, these picture books were compromised by poor ventilation. The Sbeyond what we would ever expect of the first books they ever owned. new stoves are made in Guatemala, direct them. Seven years ago, Suzanne Greenleaf Jean Marconett worked with others the smoke outside, and use about one-third began making trips to Guatemala with a in the group to teach the women about the amount of wood, with positive team from church. This past March, she nutrition, hygiene, and healthy exercises implications for the health of the family, the traveled with 19 others, all 49 years or with the help of both Spanish and local economy and the environment. older. They comprised what she calls the Quiche translators. The team printed 90 Lynn Guenette, a three-time Guatemala dream team. “We combine travel with course completion certificates for the trip member, designed a survey to learn service,” Suzanne says. women, and even when copies came late more about the families and identify those to one village, the women would not leave who most needed the stoves. The surveys We want to be taught! until the certificates arrived. “They were and stoves provide a way into the lives Pocohil was the first of three villages the very proud of their certificates,” Carol of local women. Over the past few years team visited. The Guatemalan women Haug said. between 200 and 250 stoves have been made it clear, “We want to be taught!” They installed. Suzanne expressed the impact of grandly welcomed the team with flowers Safer stoves change lives these home visits: “For us it was invaluable and fresh pine needles spread on the Since daily tasks such as gathering wood to be there—to see what they had before ground. Julie Rodakowski recognized this often keep girls from attending school, the and interact with the families.” as a warm “sign of respect.” team promotes education by providing Many members of the Rochester The team compiled health manuals and cleaner, more efficient stoves to families. community have helped purchase the stoves, gave them to women in the three villages. The interior of many homes is coated and the Guatemalan families receive them Sandy Guyse explains, “Most girls in the black from the wood fires used for after investing in a nutrition course and area only go to school through third grade.” cooking, and the health of families is installation. “These stoves affect every aspect

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Empowering women Another purpose of the trips is to empower and promote self-esteem among the local women. Susan Waughtal, the trip photographer, offered women the opportunity to purchase inexpensive photos of themselves and their family. Lugging a heavy color printer through Guatemala might not seem worth it to some, but seeing the pride the women felt after receiving their own personal photographs made it exceptionally worthwhile. Her documentation of the women, their “beautiful hand-woven clothes,” and the simple lifestyle there was eye-opening. “The life is rugged … but then you think of all the stuff we have. They walk everywhere. Their footprint on the earth is a toe.” Sheila emphasizes the “deep community connections” she witnessed there. “What is unique about this trip is that it is a group from this community—planning and building relationships and social capital” with local organizations. It makes for a much “more meaningful cross-cultural exchange.” Suzanne summarizes the vision of the team members: “We’re really all about teaching women and families.” She and the others look forward to another trip in March 2011, and their reminiscing is already turning “next-time” dreams into future realities.

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Me, My Family, My Depression with a plan and a support system, Andrea Thomas is managing her mental illness by Gina Depuydt

Andrea Thomas with husband, Colin and daughters, Naomi, 6 and Hope, 4.

or the past 10 years Andrea Thomas staying social (even when the desire is not psychologist will gather information on Fhas called herself a Rochester resident. there) are also common coping methods. the patient. This information will likely For the last nine she has been getting used Andrea’s diagnosis in 2001 was not the include symptoms over time, and medical to calling herself something else too— beginning of her life with depression. Like and family history. The patient may also be a mother diagnosed with depression. With so many others, her depression began in asked to complete questionnaires or tests. recent estimations suggesting more than earlier years and stuck with her until she If other concerns exist, a physical exam 19 million American adults live with this realized something needed to be done. could be requested. mental illness, Andrea is not alone. “At the height of my illness I experienced Over the course of several years, Andrea According to the National Institute such a deep sense of hopelessness and was seen by multiple specialists concerning of Mental Health (NIMH), depression extreme sadness,” Andrea described solemnly. illness management. As with the majority usually starts between the ages of 15 and “Nothing made sense to me. My hurt and of mental illnesses, there is a difficulty in 30, runs in families and is more common pain was so overwhelming I was suicidal. treating depression because the treatment in women. My life was very dark and heavy.” After years plan can vary greatly from person to person. “Being a mother with depression is of denying she was in need of treatment, “My advice for other mothers, or anyone really about managing my treatment plan,” Andrea finally agreed to begin taking out there balancing life and depression, Andrea explained. She and her husband, medication and participating in therapy. is to develop a treatment plan with a Colin, have two daughters, Naomi, 6 and therapist and have a small group of people Hope, 4. “My day-to-day goals may include Depression is treatable who will encourage you and support taking my medication, eating healthy, “The single most important thing to your plan.” For Andrea, there were three getting some physical activity in and know is that depression is a treatable brain important aspects of her treatment plan: making sure I get some ‘me’ time.” disorder,” Andrea stressed. To be diagnosed talk therapy, medication and her faith. Exercise and a rigid sleep routine are with depression is a process of several “I know that I would have not survived frequently cited as useful ways to curb steps. Usually, there is an initial evaluation over the years without the strength and symptoms of depression. Reducing stress, to determine a patient’s health issues, needs encouragement I get from my faith.” keeping a journal, eating a balanced diet and and concerns. Often a psychiatrist and/or Photos ourtesy of A ndrea Thomas.

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RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 27 The National Institute of Mental Health cites the following as symptoms of depression: • Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” feelings • Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness • Irritability and restlessness • Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex • Fatigue and decreased energy • Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions • Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness or excessive sleeping • Overeating or appetite loss • Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts • Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment

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n an unprecedented win, two instructors English and equine science instruction. want in our lives, as long as we’re efficient Iat Rochester Community and Technical “Granted, I designed the equine and focused on our goals.” College were named 2010 Educator of curriculum and helped to launch the A parent of a riding student once told the Year by Minnesota State Colleges and program, but not many colleges would her, “Some people teach a subject. You teach Universities Board of Trustees. allow you to split like that.” the person.” Lori Halverson-Wente, a speech Whitfield, originally from Winston- “Ever since that day, I’ve tried to live instructor, and Pam Whitfield, an English Salem, N.C., is the single mother of son up to that compliment,” Whitfield said. and equine science instructor, were two of Logan, 8, and daughter Morgan, 6, owner Her equine science courses are every bit four college instructors to receive the award. of Master Casper, a blue roan quarterhorse as rigorous as her English courses—both There are 26 institutions competing with whom she competes in dressage, and are focused on marrying intellect and for the titles, given to four educators each 4H club volunteer. She works out at knowledge to skill-based experiences. year. No other institution has received two Rochester Family Y daily, performs poetry “Teaching a hands-on discipline like awards in the same year. In 2007 and 2008, with musical accompaniment by two equine science has made my English one RCTC teacher received Educator of the fellow faculty members as “Midnight courses even more student-centered.” She Year award. Cowgirl,” and sleeps eight hours a night. creates her own courses and designs her This summer, she tackled one bad habit, or own teaching materials, adjusting them English and equine science adopted one good habit, once a week for each semester to match the needs of the By the time Pam Whitfield reached college, 12 weeks. particular students in her classes. she knew what she wanted to do: Get It’s easier to sprinkle flax seeds in your “Every day I walk into my classroom a Ph.D. in English, run her own horse yogurt than to give up more than one cup excited about what could happen.” At an business, travel the world, and speak at of coffee, she noted. open-admissions college, many students least one foreign language competently. “I want to cut out all the riff-raff,” are adult learners with low confidence in She did that all by age 32. Whitfield explained. She said it’s a great their academic skills, but with a lot of life “Who wants to wear just one hat? time to be a woman. “I think it’s a woman’s experiences and potential, she said. I’m very lucky (RCTC) lets me do both” world today. We can have everything we She particularly enjoys meeting Somali

Pam Whitfield teaches Pony Clubbers at The Stables LLC where the college equine program is housed.

Educators of the Year From Cambodia to the riding arena, they use the real world to teach students by Valerie Kiger Photography by Fagan Studios

RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 31 Pam creates her own courses and designs her own teaching materials, adjusting them to the students in her classes. women in her classes and learning of the Six years ago, Halverson-Wente’s Jordan. “Putting yourself in a difficult accomplishments of former students. sabbatical was driving her family—husband situation really set me up at a young age to Whitfield has taught six years at RCTC, Mark, daughter Naomi Wente and son be on the right path.” but has taught at the college level since Jordan Wente—crazy. She walked into the Not only did her children go on to raise 1993. She taught at UNC-Greensboro RCTC president’s office and explained that money and awareness for Cambodia’s and trained English education majors at a she needed something productive to do. children, but an incredible opportunity to teacher’s college in China. He had just the job: RCTC was sending teach communication was born. “I learned the local language, assimilated faculty to Cambodia to explore the “I want my students to practice commu- into the culture and married a local man.” feasibility of creating a partnership for nication in a real world setting, and I think Whitfield considered not applying for what would later become an annual winter service learning is a perfect way to do it. I the Educator of the Year award, but gained break service-based travel study program want them to discover they have a story ... confidence when she learned the award is there. The impetus for the effort came and give them the tools to share that story based on a portfolio she would assemble. from the man Halverson-Wente had seen and the confidence to tell it and to shape Whitfield has taught others how to leaving the president’s office as she entered: their voice into a message.” create portfolios. She said she had fun Kim Sin. Working beside someone who doesn’t putting her desktop publishing skills to Mark Halverson-Wente’s degree in political speak the same language, but who can work and remembering work she’d done science would be helpful to the project, so share the work and maybe a laugh, opens over the years. the whole family made the trip together with communication, she added. “I want to have fun with [everything]. Sin, now an IT specialist at the University of Now, Halverson-Wente leads a class of Life should be fun, joyous. I look for Minnesota. As it turned out, Naomi, then 14, RCTC students (that’s also open to the laughter and possibility in every situation.” and Jordan, then 12, were helpful, too. community) to Cambodia each winter “The kids were the attractions. They break. The Cambodia service trip was Radical sabbatical were an asset to the first trip because they named the nation’s top service learning For Halverson-Wente, a sabbatical from made us approachable,” Lori Halverson- program in June for their work building teaching actually started her on the path to Wente explained. toilets and wells, among other projects. the award. “It opened my mind to the world,” said They have won nine major awards,

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RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 33 (Left) Lori Halverson-Wente shares laughs with students at RCTC. (Below) During the year, they may travel to a public school room, the Rochester Boys & Girls Club and other organizations to practice service learning.

Cover and story photos: Lori’s hair and makeup by Chantha Hin, Modern Looks Salon. Pam’s hair by Katie Paulson, makeup by Kayla Van DeWalker, Blu H20 Salon. having been recognized by the US State Cambodia also are respected members of techniques. After Jordan graduates from Department, Governor Pawlenty and the society. high school next spring, both she and Mark MN Department of Education. Last year Barb Mollberg was Halverson-Wente’s plan to apply for Fulbrights. they received the Minnesota State Colleges mentor for the Cambodia project. She “Maybe I want to be a nomad instructor and Universities’ Chancellor’s Award for traveled with the group to Cambodia and learner. I’d like to go back to school Curriculum Programming. Throughout the first two years. Halverson-Wente and work on international education the school year, Halverson-Wente’s students remembers Barb’s encouragement to begin development for developing countries.” also may travel to a public school room, the project. “She said, ‘Go for it, the world She appreciates the atmosphere of the Rochester Boys & Girls Club and other is waiting for you to change it; Cambodia is RCTC, where professional development is organizations to practice service learning. only your first stop,’” encouraged and she’s allowed to be creative. Halverson-Wente worked at an Illinois Lori Halverson-Wente encourages others A vocation, not a career college before moving to Rochester. She has in the community and RCTC students to Halverson-Wente herself sees teaching a master’s degree in communications and join the Cambodia Travel Study Trip at: as a vocation, not a career. She likes to has received and managed 10 grants. She cambodiarctc.project.mnscu.edu. make her classroom fun to help students teaches online as well as on campus and overcome fear of public speaking. Rubber has trained colleagues in online teaching Valerie Kiger is a freelance writer who lives in chickens and other props show up, and Rochester with her children, Fiona and Max. Jordan and a friend of Naomi’s star in videos that teach from a student’s point of view. “One student said I create a safe place. I can’t think of a better compliment.” Halverson-Wente is the first in her family to attend college, but she credits her parents with influencing her choice to educate others. “Growing up, being a teacher was very respected. I think it’s an honorable profession,” she explained, noting that teachers in

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A Custom Home in a Relaxing Neighborhood

This twinhome is open for touring during the Meadow Lakes offers the best of both worlds Rochester Area Builders Fall Showcase of Homes. By Amanda Wingren Photography by Mike Hardwick Photography

omebuilder Mark Hanson with Meadow Lakes Builders has backside of the golf course. Hhomebuilding in his blood. “Ever since middle school, high The Villas are charming single-family homes with eight school and all through college, I helped my uncle with building; it distinctive plans, priced from $300,000 to $500,000. They range was something I loved to do.” from larger, detached walk-out villas backing the golf course to That love for homebuilding is the foundation of Meadow Lakes several styles of rambler and two-story detached villas. Builders. Mark, with 27 years of experience in land development The Townhomes offer a simpler model of twin-homes ranging and homebuilding, partnered with Rod Younge to form Meadow in size from 1650 to 3500 square feet and priced from $250,000 Lakes Builders, and, combined, the two have been developing in the to $350,000. Rochester area for over 50 years. The Villas and Townhomes offer many of the amenities you When it comes to building beautiful homes, Meadow Lakes would associate with a custom home, including crown molding, Builders has each nail in place. Mark’s experience is evident in the granite countertops, custom cabinets, lots of hardwood and Meadow Lakes Neighborhood. Situated just south of the Meadow ceramic flooring, open and airy floor plans, sun rooms and loft Lakes Golf Course, nestled in the midst of a Minnesotan landscape areas. The wide range of prices indicates that there are many of trees, the neighborhood offers twinhomes and villas that line the options to fit a wide variety of needs.

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On display at Showcase of Homes On display during the Rochester Area The kitchen includes upgraded appliances, custom cabinetry and granite countertops. Builder’s Showcase of Homes is one of the most recent models of the Meadow Lakes walkout twinhomes. Located at 3887 Berkshire Road SW, it is finished on both levels and offers a scenic view of the golf course, Cascade Creek and the Rochester skyline from its open walkout porch. The spacious first floor includes a tastefully designed kitchen with upgraded appliances, custom cabinetry and granite counters, a living room, master suite with a large walk-in closet, double vanity and walk-in ceramic shower, and a large office room overlooking the street. The second level includes another airy living room, two large bedrooms with a second bathroom between, and a spacious storage closet beneath the stairs.

Maintaining affordability Along with the quality construction and attention to detail, Meadow Lakes prioritizes keeping their homes affordable. “We focus on what people are looking for today: smaller, more affordable, with an association that takes care of things,” says Mark. They offer a homeowners association to manage lawn care, snow removal, and trash collection and a communal sprinkler system. “We find that people really appreciate the association; for an extremely affordable price, homeowners are able to free up hours of time per week,” says Mark. “We’re very proud of our Meadow Lakes Neighborhood and very grateful for the success we’ve found in this area.” It only takes one look inside the neighborhood to understand where that success comes from: the love for and experience in homebuilding. The Rochester Area Builder’s Showcase of Homes is open on September 17, 18 and 19 and on September 24, 25 and 26.

Amanda Wingren is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is traveling to South Korea to teach English for a year.

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Reasons to Refinance In a money-tight economy, your home can help you save By Katherine Shine

urchasing a home is probably the big- • Points: fees that you pay to a lender or Union. Or “if you have significant balances Pgest decision most people will make broker when you close the deal. outstanding on high-interest credit cards, in a lifetime. It’s a financial and emotional “One of the best times to refinance is when it could be a good time to refinance and get commitment that requires special planning rates have fallen such that you can shorten those high-interest cards paid off.” and expert advice. the term of your loan without increasing Sandy Hillesheim, mortgage loan officer your payment,” says Joe Oelfke, real estate The equity factor at Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union, loan officer at Olmsted National Bank. Make sure you look beyond low rates to tells first-time buyers to get pre-approved “A 30-year loan refinanced to a 20- or make the decision that’s right for you. for a mortgage before looking for homes. 15-year loan can save homeowners tens “The more home equity you have the “Set a price range you’re comfortable with of thousands of dollars over the life of the better interest rate you may be eligible for,” and stick to it. Make a list of things you loan. Some people refinance to lower their says Leslie Schmidt, senior mortgage lender want in a home before you look,” she says. monthly housing payment, again due to a at Home Federal Savings Bank. “Also, if “A down payment is required, so start a lower interest rate.” you have at least 20 percent equity in your monthly savings plan. Obtain and maintain Homeowners who can reduce their property, you will be able to avoid paying an excellent credit history.” interest rate by one percent or more and/ private mortgage insurance.” A few years into that first mortgage, or shorten the term of their loan are in A smaller amount of equity will usually homeowners may find it desirable to a good position to consider refinancing. result in a higher interest rate, says Oelfke. refinance. Since a refinanced mortgage pays Hillesheim says other factors to consider “Too many lenders were burned when off the existing loan and replaces it with are: How long do you plan to be in your home values dropped and are now hedging a new one, be prepared to go through the home? How long will it take to recoup the their risks by increasing the interest rate for same closing process as you did for your cost of the refinance? Does this make sense those with smaller equity in their homes. original loan. Remember all mortgages for your life circumstances at this time? With a good credit history, however, are not the same. There are a variety of What are your short-term goals? What are lenders are much more forgiving when it important variables to consider such as: your long-term goals (retirement planning, comes to lower equity transactions.” • The term of the mortgage: the time it college expenses)? will take to pay off the loan’s principle If you need to get cash out for home Pay the principle and interest. repairs, tuition or other large expenses, The best way to save money and reduce • The variability of the interest rate: “using the equity built up in your home long-term payments is paying extra against either a fixed (unchanging) interest rate may be an affordable way to finance these the principle as often as possible. Those or a variable rate that can change after a large-ticket items,” says Kelly McDonough, extra payments greatly reduce the interest certain period of time has passed. president and CEO of First Alliance Credit paid over the life of the loan. “On a 30-year

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term, you could easily pay over twice the loan amount,” says Schmidt. “On a 15-year term you would pay about one and a half times the loan amount once the interest is factored in.” For example, on a $150,000 home at 4.50 percent, 30-year term, the interest is approx- Your time is precious… imately $123,700. Total paid for the home at end of term is $273,700. The same $150,000 Save time and money home at 3.875 percent, 15-year term, has interest of $48,100 with a total payment of by refinancing $198,000. Extra payments that reduce the term of a loan result in huge savings. your first mortgage! Additional words of wisdom from the experts: ˛ Minimal “Manage extra payments towards Closing Costs principle yourself as there can be an ˛ 80% Loan to Value added fee if you go through a lender,” or Less advises Oelfke. ˛ 10 Year Term “Be patient, ask lots of questions and do mayocreditunion.org your homework,” says Hillesheim. “Don’t believe all the ads on TV and on Go from application to the internet,” cautions Schmidt. “Call your closing in two weeks or loan officer or someone you trust to give less and save thousands! you honest information.” Says McDonough: “Remember it’s 507-535-1460 best when you can lower the rate, lower the payment or shorten the term without

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When a kitchen pipe burst, there was only one thing to do to clean up this sentimental home: remodel.

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By Rachel Rietsema

ennifer Brakeman couldn’t bear others Also her best friends, she fully trusted their her on every last detail, down to options for Jliving in a place her dad called home for involvement. The Hruskas knew Brakeman’s replacing the wood trim throughout the 25 years. So as a current resident of Chicago, father well, and facilitated a warm, main floor. But she is especially wowed by she decided to keep the Rochester town- welcoming feeling for the new kitchen. Dave’s custom woodwork. house after his death. But as luck would “I wanted a traditional look for the “It’s like the right frame around your have it, a kitchen pipe burst this past winter cabinets, but I splurged on the granite for favorite work of art—it adds to the piece and in her absence. the countertops,” Brakeman said. “I enjoy completes it,” Brakeman said. “Dave helped The main floor was left in ruins, and it so much in my Chicago home and who me select a very high-quality engineered the cabinets had quite a bit of damage knows, someday I may retire here for half walnut floor that turned out to be stunning.” too. Under the circumstances, Brakeman the year—so if I was doing it, I wanted to do The final kitchen included new lighting and her husband decided to take the it nicely!” and appliances, refinished ceilings and new opportunity to modernize. Without Each time Brakeman traveled from wood trim. hesitation, she called a Rochester Chicago to “home,” the collaboration Although Brakeman was sad to see her renovation team, Dave and Jodi Hruska. process continued. The Hruskas advised dad's "labor of love" damaged, the change Photo courtesy of Hruska B uilders.

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48 September/October 2010 RWmagazine.com Photos courtesy of Beyond Kitchens. treatments throughout therest ofthishistorichome. A decorative wood floorandborder mimicdecorative b Trends inHome Remodeling y S usa SEPTEM nn v e No B a k E R 18&19,11 a m -5 pm F r ee A perimeter inadifferentperimeter style.” You canblend thetwo easily by doing cottage look, but abudget breaker. itcanbe movement toward painted cabinetsor a most popular. There isdefinitely a maple or apainted cabinetare thenext cabinetsare themostpopular; “Cherry ischeaper,” cabinetry stained Quinn says. “Painted isexpensive while cabinetry Cabinets T usually match existing hardwoods.” and we’ve done some bamboo, but we to Quinn. “We are doing some cork floors you areyour anavid if cook, legs according is concern abouthow hard on itcanbe While popular, ceramic isstill tile there flour to show.” too dark, andyou don’t of speck wantevery Quinn says. But cautious. be “You canget that we saw five years ago to darker colors,” is movement away from colors natural “Hardwood isnumber one for floors.There Flooring and match to atwo-tone get look.” kitchen,” Quinnsays. “Customers canmix colors out the to useinanother area of do acoordinating the piece picking one of colors to simulate granite, “and then they is more uniform, manufacturers are mixing necessarily innature.” get Quartzite Though filler. “Colors are whichavailable you can’t 97percent and3percent quartz made of hot,” Quinnsays. isacountertop Quartzite trend products but Quartzite are getting As for countertops, “granite the isstill Countertops thinking of remodeling. thinking of arethe following trends to consider when 5 to 6bathroom remodels annually, says completes 12to 20kitchenstypically and aremodel. of ity Quinn, business whose thebottom- impact lineandfunctional mous decisions to consider, which of all Beyond Kitchens.owner of There are enor before act, they according to Quinn, Diane dmission RWmagazine.com 2010 49 September/October kitchen remodel atleastthree years he average person thinksabouta home - REMODELERS TOUR 2010 WWW.ROCHESTERAREABUILDERS.COM

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Appliances “Recently we attended the National Kitchen and Bath Show, and stainless steel is still there,” Quinn says. “We don’t have a lot of options; it is stainless steel, white or black.” Jenn-Air has come out with a bronze finish, and Quinn says they have seen glass-front fridges, ovens, and dishwashers. “There is a love-or-hate relationship with stainless steel, so we do a lot of paneling of appliances.”

Style Another design trend is a move toward less decorative features with homeowners striving for a cleaner look, in Quinn’s opinion. “I look at transitional—a blend of traditional and contemporary—as the hottest thing right now,” she says. “It fits in a 1920 house or newly-built house. If you are a minimalist or have a loft, the contemporary look is there, but we have very few contemporary homes in Rochester.”

Budget Quinn advises that price ranges vary depending on the styles that clients choose. The national average for a kitchen remodel is $43,800. She warns that “the national average does not account for client’s choice. That figure is based on laminate countertops, vinyl flooring and basic oak stained cabinetry, so it isn’t really realistic.” Quinn says the regional average is $53,600, and that figure still does not include using stone countertops and hardwood floors, but it is more realistic. “Everyone has a budget and that is one of the questions we start out with, so we all are on the same page as to what the project will cost. There are ways to have a budget and still do things like granite,” Quinn said. “We have to be willing to change, choosing a lower version of products. Both countertops and cabinetry have a wide range of pricing, so we are able to meet our clients’ needs and wants.”

Susanne Novak is a freelance writer in Rochester.

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Healing Waters Project Team Whitewater Gardens • Michael Otte, Whitewater Gardens, led the project, As the premiere water garden designer and installer in southeast whitewatergardens.com Minnesota, Whitewater Gardens creates state-of-the-art ponds and • Reinders supplied discounted materials, reinders.com waterfalls based on nature. They include no chemicals and require • Christine’s Landscape Design designed, donated and installed minimal upkeep. the plants. • Volunteers from the Doug Courneya’s RCTC Horticulture program In the March/April 2011 issue of Rochester Women, you’ll find out and the community joined in. how you can nominate a special mom, sister or friend for the “Healing Waters Project.”

52 September/October 2010 RWmagazine.com Healing Waters

A donated waterfall is a sanctuary for a mother during two medical journeys: her own breast cancer and her daughter’s congenital heart disease by Amy Brase Photography by Fagan Studios

awn Kelling Gerdts should have been wearing a party hat or alternative, natural treatments but couldn’t find anything Dpretending to be a mermaid on August 4, 2009. It was her substantial. If I didn’t do both chemotherapy and radiation, there daughter Isabella’s second birthday, a milestone that represented was a significant chance that the cancer would come back and that many prayers answered for the sweet girl, born with a congenital it would be terminal.” heart disease that required three heart surgeries during the first 10 Dawn’s husband was supportive as she chose to undergo months of her life. Instead, at age 34, Dawn found herself alone in treatment. “Due to having a young child, we decided it was best to a doctor’s office as she received a diagnosis of breast cancer. go with what research has proven to be most effective.” Dawn underwent eight chemotherapy treatments and was Knowledge is power delayed in starting radiation treatment because of complications According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from the chemotherapy. “In the beginning, it was easier than I breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, aside expected. But the end was much worse.” As her vitamin D level from non-melanoma skin cancer. More than 192,000 women are dropped, she found herself spending up to 22 hours in bed each diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States. day. “I thought I was literally dying. It was a very lonely time in Though breast cancer is often thought of in regards to older my life.” women, young women can and do get breast cancer. When Dawn, a social worker for Olmsted County, found a lump during Strength for the journey a self-examination, she made an appointment without delay. A A verse from Scripture—Romans 8:28—is one that Dawn found mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy confirmed the news that no meaningful during her cancer journey: “‘And we know in all things woman wants to hear. that God works for the good of those who love Him and who have “My first thought was that it must be a mistake,” says been called according to His purpose.’ This has given me hope Dawn. “I had never felt healthier in my life. This couldn’t that God will restore my health and use the medical problems that be happening to my family, especially with Isabella’s health we’ve been through for good.” concerns. How could I go home for her birthday and pretend Dawn credits her own mother’s devoted care for Isabella as the like nothing was wrong?” Other than breaking the news to her most helpful thing during her treatments. “She’s been our angel husband, Douglas, Dawn remembers very little about the rest through this. It was in those moments when I thought I was dying— of the day. the thought of leaving Isabella with one parent and her intense medical needs—I wasn’t as concerned for myself as I was for what it Harsh realities would mean for Isabella’s life and my husband’s life.” On August 7, Dawn had surgery to remove the tumor and two In addition to the heart surgeries, Isabella was diagnosed with lymph nodes. She was told on August 13 that the lymph nodes growth failure and is fed through a tube. Up to 12 hours a day are tested positive for cancer. The following day, she had 13 more dedicated to tube feedings. She will require ongoing heart surgeries lymph nodes removed, which later tested negative. throughout her life; the most recent was on August 12, 2010. “I prayed that I would only need radiation,” says Dawn, As Dawn has needed to take three medical leaves from work who had recently started using organic, all-natural products. “I since Isabella’s birth, she has appreciated the support from her was really opposed to putting toxins in my body. I researched husband, friends, co-workers and neighbors who have cooked

RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 53 meals, provided transportation to treatments, helped with Isabella, peacefulness and serenity for Dawn. A water garden could be her sent cards and posted encouragement on her care page. sanctuary where she could go to pray, rest and gather strength. It Dawn’s strength has come through Isabella’s struggles. “Seeing would be a place to comfort her heart and refresh her spirit.” that a three-year-old could make it through three heart surgeries Dawn’s new waterfall is located off a hill, next to a hot tub that and other medical procedures made me believe that I could make she can no longer use. “But that’s okay,” Dawn says with a glimmer it through chemotherapy and radiation.” Isabella, a Daddy’s girl of restored hope. “This will be my special thing now. My husband who loves Pocahontas, The Little Mermaid, gymnastics and playing can sit in the hot tub while I enjoy the waterfall. And Isabella will in the water, rarely fusses and loves to be around people. “We were probably be looking for mermaids!” blessed with a great child. She’s very loving and very funny.” Amy Brase is a writer who feels blessed to tell the stories of courageous, The Healing Waters Project dedicated women like Dawn. When Dawn learned that she was the 2010 recipient of a healing waterfall from Whitewater Gardens, she was excited, shocked and grateful. Isabella would love it, too. Michael Otte, owner of Whitewater Gardens in St. Charles, creates and installs one water feature each year for a woman in need of healing due to breast cancer. “The Healing Waters Project began as a gift and encouragement for someone I know and care about. It has evolved and become even more rewarding for me, as practice of generosity for someone I haven’t met,” says Michael. He has a passion for designing waterscaping that encourages others to relax and step out of their hurried day-to-day routines. “The troubles of the world can seem vast and overwhelming at times, leaving one to feel somewhat powerless and isolated. I have found a simple movement towards even one other to be a remedy.” Michael insists that he has yet to come away from the Healing Waters Project without feeling honored by these “courageous and keenly alive women and their supportive partners.” “The ‘ripple effect’ my actions have is usually hidden from me,” says Michael. “Dawn’s extraordinary story with Isabella placed some of the ripples in view.” In her nomination letter, Dawn’s mother painted a picture of how a water garden could help her daughter. “Every day of the calendar is filled with ongoing medical treatments for either Dawn or Isabella,” JoAnn Kelling wrote. “I feel a water garden with its soothing calmness of flowing water would be a gift of tranquility,

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n today’s market, an extensive variety of Ibeer is sold in the United States. Finding a beer you like becomes easier if you under- stand the differences between beer styles.

Seemingly simple Beer is simply a low-alcohol beverage brewed from a mash of malted barley and other grains and then fermented. The term “lager” refers to a beer that is stored and aged (or lagered) in casks until clear and free of sediment. Beer can be classified into two basic styles: top-fermenting and bottom- The Basics of Beer fermenting. Generally speaking, top- fermenting beers (also called ales) are It’s great as a beverage or an ingredient. more complex and show fruity charac- By Margo Stich teristics; bottom-fermenting beers (also Photography by Olive Juice Studios Harvest Beer Loaf called lagers) possess a cleaner finish. Top-fermenting beers include wheat beer, a fresher flavor than bottled or canned that extreme cold does not always bring stout, porter and ale; bottom-fermenting beer since it hasn’t been pasteurized to kill out the best flavor in beer. Light beers and beers include bock beer, lager, malt liquor, the yeast. light lagers should be served very chilled pilsner, porter, stout and wheat beer. Storing beer properly is important (44–46 degrees F); serve darker lagers Some states do not allow brews with because it’s perishable. Keep bottled beer and wheat beers closer to 50 degrees F for more than five percent alcohol to be in a dark, cool place, out of direct sunlight. optimum flavor; ales, stouts and porters are labeled “beer” or “lager” but require that it Canned beer also needs cool surroundings best served at 53–57 degrees F. be labeled “ale,” which can be confusing to but is unaffected by light. Keg beer must be One can find a beer that pairs well with the consumer. kept at about 45 degrees so the yeast won’t just about any food, except dessert. Beer Undoubtedly, visiting a brewery affords start working again. is especially good with spicy foods. Dark a better understanding of this product. There’s a certain technique to pouring lager beers, however, should be limited to Schells, in New Ulm, Minnesota, offers beer. You can vary the height of the head strong-flavored, hearty foods. an excellent tour including tasting. The by varying the distance between the can brewery offers an informative and well laid or bottle and the glass as well as the angle Cooking with beer out museum, extensive gift shop, lovely of the glass. Pouring too fast may cause Beer evaporates quickly in cooking, leaving gardens and the historic family mansion foaming and “spill over.” To keep the head, little alcohol behind while benefiting a used for special events. Plan to take their use a glass with a narrower bottom than dish with a spectrum of flavors. Also, it has tour and stay for the tasting and film at the top. And use a sparkling clean glass; a tenderizing properties for tougher cuts of end of the walking experience. smudge of grease on a glass will ruin even meat. Beer can be used as an ingredient in the frothiest head. marinades, soups, meat dishes and even Serving beer Serving temperatures impact the tastes baked goods. You can buy both domestic and imported in beer. In the United States, beer is often beers in either cans or bottles. Some kinds served chilled; Europeans are known to Margo Stich has been writing for Rochester of beers also come in kegs. Keg beer offers drink their beers warmer. Keep in mind Women since 2000.

RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 57 (Left) Beer Cheese Soup (Below) Octoberfest Pork Loin with Beer Barbeque Sauce

Harvest Beer Loaf 1/2 cup butter Beer Cheese Soup Beer Barbeque Sauce 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup diced onions The United States Brewers’ Association was a 4 eggs 1 cup each diced celery, diced carrots and trade organization that existed from 1862 to 1/2 cup fresh orange juice mushroom pieces 1986. During its existence, promotional material 1/2 cup apple butter 1/2 cup butter included this “beer-heighted” barbeque sauce 3/4 cup honey 1/3 cup flour that doubles as a tenderizing marinade for 4 cup flour 1 tsp. dry mustard economy cuts of meat and offers delicious flavor. (additional flour to coat raisins and nuts) 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 tsp. baking powder fresh broccoli, as desired (Note: the following can readily be cut in half) 1/4 tsp. salt 11 ounces beer (about 1 1/3 cup) 1/4 cup oil 1 tsp. baking soda 6 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 small onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. apple pie spice 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup beer 6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 cup golden raisins Sauté the diced vegetables in butter. Mix flour 2 cups beer 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and mustard into sautéed vegetables. Add the 2 cups chili sauce chicken or vegetable stock to mixture and cook 1 Tbsp. Worchestershire sauce Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, for 5 minutes. Break broccoli into small florets; 1 tsp. salt one at a time, beating well after each addition. cut stems into bite-size pieces. Add to pot. Add orange juice, apple butter and honey. Mix Cook until tender-crisp. Add beer and cheeses Heat oil then sauté onion and garlic until soft. well. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately to the soup. Simmer 10 minutes or until cheese Add lemon juice, beer, chili sauce, Worches- with beer, beginning and ending with dry is melted and broccoli is cooked to desired tershire and salt. Cook over medium heat until ingredients. Add raisins and nuts which have consistency. Season to taste with salt and fresh sauce bubbles, about 5 minutes. Use sauce been coated with flour. Pour batter in greased black pepper before serving. to brush your choice of meat during grilling. and floured tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for As a marinade, cover thick chuck or round one hour and 20 min. (or use two loaf pans; Octoberfest Pork Loin steaks completely with sauce and let stand in bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes). Sprinkle Simple yet impressive! Betcha your guests can’t refrigerator for several hours before cooking. top and sides with confectioner’s sugar once guess how simple.. Or serve on the side as a condiment. removed from pan(s) and completely cooled. 1 boneless rolled pork loin or boneless pork tenderloin

Marinade: 10 ounces beer 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp. dried sage 1/2-1 tsp. chili powder

Combine marinade ingredients. Pour over pork and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. When ready to roast, remove from marinade and place in roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees, about 45 minutes per pound. Serve with Beer Barbecue Sauce on the side.

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RWmagazine.com September/October 2010 61 Restaurant finds: berries, beer and barbeque

by Margo Stich

Great Harvest Bread’s Savannah Bars The Savannah bars prepared by Great Harvest Bread on North Broadway are amazing. This baked good resembles a fruit cobbler in bar form, but it is full of healthy and delicious whole grains. Whether for a lunchbox dessert, an after-school snack, a quick breakfast, or an “anytime treat,” you can’t go wrong with these. Fruit variety varies from day to day. Often a two-fruit variety is featured, such as peaches with blueberries, or apple with raspberries. One reader said, “One gets the consistent taste of butter and brown sugar. They are so generous, I cut them in two.” ~pw

Lord Essex Restaurant’s Fish ‘n’ Chips Fish ‘n’ Chips proved a hidden find at Lord Essex Restaurant in the Kahler Hotel. Fresh walleye pike is dipped in a signature batter, which is prepared with a light beer. The contrasting textures and flavors make one savor each bite. A generous portion of coleslaw and delicious fresh-cut fried potato slices accompany the fish. The staff tell us it is a customer favorite on the lunch menu; though it’s not on the dinner menu, upon request they will gladly prepare this for patrons. You’ll certainly want to check this out! ~ms

Bob’s Smoke Stack Ribs These are succulent barbecue ribs at their best! Owner Bob Lewis’s preparation method involves spicing and dry-aging local pork before smoking the meat. Just this past July, a ibs. Minnesota Monthly magazine reviewer noted “the first bite it was as if the heavens parted and golden sunbeams came to alight on my plate. Whoa, those are some ribs! — tender, intense, custardy, but weighty, preserving just a bit of al dente chew while also falling off the bone in sheets of tender spice.” We received similar comments from a Rochester Women magazine reader who notes the ribs are “fall-off-the-bone tender with fantastic flavor accentuated with a great sauce.” She suggested calling in advance, or checking them

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Fine Wine Starts at the Vine you can pick the grapes at area wineries, the first step in the winemaking process by Bob Freund

Grape picking on a bright fall day in Sogn Valley for the Cannon River Winery.

our hands are going to get sticky, “Typically we’ll have three to four an operating vineyard before she and Yfull of juice,” vineyard owner John harvest events (a season),” he says. Some her husband, Jack, joined about 50 other Maloney promises his work crew before guests, such as Don and Stephanie harvesters to pick Edelweiss grapes for they start their sweet chore. Grape juice. Vaughan, are veterans at Salem Glen’s Cannon River last fall. The purplish grapes hanging from his vines. “We helped him harvest, I think, at “When you were doing it, your hands vines are saturated with sugars, ripe for least twice last year,” Don says. got sticky, just from the juice and the harvest. Their timing is his timing. “It’s all The Vaughans, who have visited more grapes,” she says. “We couldn’t believe how about the grapes,” he says. than 60 Midwestern wineries, are taken many we picked.” A few dozen volunteers came to the with the juicy beginnings of winemaking. Volunteers in similar crews collected top of this hill in the Sogn Valley near “It’s not just the glass of wine that we want about half of the 43 tons of grapes gathered Cannon Falls on a bright fall day for just to drink,” he says, “but (it’s also) ‘Where from Cannon River’s vineyard last season. that experience—the feel of the grapes, did it come from?’” This year has been a luscious growing sugar-sticky fingers, an afternoon outdoors year for the grapes. Maloney estimates the among the vines. Hardy vines upcoming harvest at close to 48 tons— Maloney, co-owner of the Cannon River There is a craft of winemaking Midwestern enough juice to produce about 38,000 Winery with his wife, Maureen, calls this vintners must master. Maloney calls it bottles of wine. The vintner expects to be amateur harvest his “dude vineyard.” “It’s “cold, hardy viticulture.” His 11 varieties picking grapes early in September, perhaps a way for people to kind of get engaged in of grapevines are bred to withstand two weeks ahead of a typical season. what (we’re) doing,” he says. temperatures to at least 25 degrees below And they are engaging at southern zero for winter survival; most are University Helping with harvesting Minnesota wineries. At Salem Glen of Minnesota varieties. The 8-year-old Last season, several dozen volunteers Winery, a 3-year-old label located south vineyard contains close to 9,400 vines. answered Maloney’s call one weekend of Rochester, owner Dustin Ebert can fill Harvesters generally don’t have to be afternoon to harvest the Sabrevois grape, up a crew of 20 to 25 harvesters by e-mail experienced, or even wine-savvy. Caroline which is blended into several Cannon

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Bob Freund is a Rochester-based freelance writer.

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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) This fall we explore MOMOLOGY! Contact Rebecca Klein (507-206-4129) or Amy Rehm (507- 287-9790) for registration or information. Meets second and fourth Tuesday every month, 9 a.m., Berean Community Church. Cost: $55/semester. Includes Annual MOPS-to-Mom Connection subscription, childcare, crafts, speakers, newsletters and hospitality expenses. Next meeting: September 28. Backroad Angels Backroad Angels is a Southeast Minnesota chapter of Women On Wheels®, an interna- Executive Women International (EWI) tional motorcycle organization for women. Meets second Monday evening of each month. Guests welcome. For information and Contact Linda Halone, (612) 554-8208 or meeting locations, contact Sharon Copeman, 507-281-0435. [email protected] Upcoming events: Upcoming meetings: September 13, October 11. Meetings run 5:30– 8 p.m. and include meal September 13, Meeting/dinner ride to and speaker. Spring Valley’s A&W. Meet at Mr. Pizza North at 5:45 p.m. Kickstands up at 6. September 16, Dinner ride to Elgin’s Bob’s American Association of University Women (AAUW) Smoke Stack Ribs. Meet at Kwik Stop across For more information, contact Beth Nienow, 507-287-8647, [email protected] from Fleet Farm at 5:45 p.m. Kickstands up at 6. September 15, General meeting, 6:30 p.m. Charter House, North View Room, 3rd Floor. September 25-26, Minnesota Chapters of Program: The Life and Times of Elizabeth “Betty” Wall Strohfus, one of our nation’s “Fly Girls.” Women On Wheels® Fall Color Ride to Prairie October 20, General meeting, 6:30 p.m. University of Minnesota Rochester. Program: Michon Du Chien, Wis. Meet at Rochester Harley Rogers, Rochester Area Foundation, First Steps Program. Davidson at 11 a.m. for lunch. Pre-registration required. October 11, Meeting/dinner ride. Rochester Charter Chapter ABWA Destination TBD. Meet at Mr. Pizza North at Business women of diverse occupations meet to grow personally and 5:45 p.m. Kickstands up at 6. professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. October 21, Dinner ride TBD. Meets the third Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel for dinner and a meeting. Cost is $18. RSVP to Gwen Maxon at [email protected]. Questions? Margaret Heise at 507-273-0325. Visit abwarochester.org. Rochester Women of Today Non-profit, community service organization for people over the age of 18 who want to make ABWA Greater Rochester Express Network new friends, learn new skills and volunteer (GREN) in their community, state and nation. Meets Networking breakfast meetings first Tuesday of the month at Express Employment second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Professionals, 2518 N. Broadway, 7-8:30 a.m. Cost is $15. RSVP to Kristen Asleson at Olmsted National Bank Community Room [email protected]. Guests are welcome. Questions? Margaret Heise at (975-34th Ave NW). Visit rochesterwt.org or 507-273-0325. www.abwagren.org. contact Brandy at 507-358-0950 or Amy at 507-285-3177 or rochesterwomenoftoday@ gmail.com. We are looking for more members Mothers and More so we can continue to do good deeds for our Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Visitors encouraged. For meeting locations, details and information, community. visit rochmoms.org or call Kelly at 507-216-0251. September 3, Bagging groceries for tips at September 14, Changing Jobs Cub Foods September 28, Fun Kid Haircuts September 9, General meeting October 12, Fall Open House and Pampering Night October 14, General Meeting October 26, Keeping Kids Safe Online October 16, Making Strides for Cancer walk

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Calling All Ladies Hanna’s Hope Benefit September 9, 5–7 pm. September 11, 1 pm–midnight Ladies Night at Warners’ Stellian to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. Rookies Sports Grill and Bar Free admission. Food beverages, vendors and prizes, raffle for a set of Fundraiser to benefit Hanna Hughes, a 16-year-old Rochester high Electrolux front-load laundry, silent auction and prize drawings. school student diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. Hanna’s right leg and hip have been surgically removed and she continues to receive chemotherapy and rehabilitation. Proceeds will help make her home “Hanna accessible.” Contact Diane Osland at 507-280-0539. The Big Party Downtown September 10 7-10 pm Join the Journey Shops at September 19, 7:30 am check in, University Square 9 am walk “Local Merchants for Local 2010 Annual 10-Mile Breast Cancer Youth,” $30 per person, Awareness Walk $50 per person includes Mayo High School VIP Reception. Proceeds Register at jointhejourney.us. One in benefit three mentoring eight women will be diagnosed with organizations: Bolder breast cancer. Approximately 40,000 Options, Boys & Girls Club women will die from breast cancer in and Y Mentors. Entertainment for adults only plus music, food and the U.S. this year. There are more than drink, casino games, prizes and store specials. Register at rochfamy.org 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in or 507-287-2260. the U.S. This walk honors and supports all those with breast cancer.

Art Splash Studio Art Tour Fight Pancreatic Cancer September 11, 10 am–5 pm September 26, 9 am registration, 10 am 5K run/walk and 10K run, More than 20 artists at their studios in Pine Island and Zumbrota, at Rochester Community and Technical College central locations at the Barteau House, Public Library and Crossings Promote awareness and in Zumbrota and at Talon Event Center in Pine Island. Free admission. raise funds for pancreatic Brochures with maps at SEMVA gallery in Rochester, Crossings gallery cancer research. This year, in Zumbrota, and zaac.org. over 43,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and Alzheimer’s Memory Walk nearly 37,000 will die. September 11, registration 9 am, walk 10:15 am Register at purplestride.org. Rochester Area Family Y. We’re on the move to end Alzheimer’s. Join the one-mile or two-mile route. Register at alz.org/mnnd. Questions? Contact Gerise at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 507-289-3950 or [email protected]. October 16, Mayo Park, 8:30 am registration, 10 am start Join a noncompetitive Out of the Darkness 3 mile/5K walk that September 18, 9 am check-in, 10 am walk supports the American Silver Lake Park – East Pavilion Cancer Society. Help survivors of suicide loss and save lives in SE Minnesota. Sign up at Three-mile walk. Register and/or donate at outofthedarkness.org. cancer.org/stridesonline. For information contact Paula at 507-272-8144. Information: 507-424-4611 or [email protected]

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Garden of Massage...... 21 Wild Ginger Boutique...... 17 Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Winona Radio...... 73 Rochester Art Center, free to public Thursdays and first Wisconsin River Valleys...... 73 Winona State University, Rochester...... 33 Sat monthly, 282-8629, rochesterartcenter.org Gluten-Free Cupboard...... 59 Women Fitness Study...... 11 Good Food Store...... 63 Rochester Civic Theatre, “Sherlock Holmes,” (Sept Grapevine Connections...... 67 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 10-26), “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” (opens Great River Road Wine Trail...... 67 Check out our Community Calendar online for Oct 22), times vary, 282-8481 rochestercivictheatre.org Hair Studio 52...... 7 additional listings at RWmagazine.com Hamilton Real Estate, Inc...... 67 *Rochester Downtown Alliance, ongoing events, Heartman Insurance...... 22 Deadline for submitting events for Rochester Women 424-4744, downtownrochestermn.com/events, Hering Galleries...... 8 Nov/Dec issue is October 1, 2010. Complete form at [email protected] HiMEC Inc...... 48 RWmagazine.com/calendar.php Home Federal Savings Bank...... 45 Rochester Downtown Summer Farmers Horses Offer Personal Empowerment...... 27 Events in purple are sponsored by RochesterWomen Market, Saturdays, through Sept, 7:30 am–noon, JETS Gymnastics...... 73 magazine. *(507 area code unless stated) 4th St & 4th Ave SE, Market Manager, 273-8232, Join the Journey...... 55 rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org Jon Hassler Theater,

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76 September/October 2010 RWmagazine.com Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, Peer Sept 18, Fall Showcase of Homes and Remodelers Home Oct 9, Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Red Wing, alz.org support group for survivors of suicide, meets 3rd Thursday Tour Ladies Bus Tour, 10:45 am – 2:15 pm starting from each month at 7 pm, adults (18+), Evangel United Rochester Market Square. $25 per person, includes lunch and Oct 9 & 10, “Music of the Masters,” Lourdes Chapel, Methodist Church, 2645 N Broadway, 272-8144, 288-5605, beverages. Reservations req. by Sept 15. 529-5385 or Assisi Heights, Sat, 7:30 pm, Sun, 4 pm. Music of Mozart, [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] See ad p. 36. Handel & Beethoven sung by Choral Arts Ensemble and newly-formed Choral Arts Symphonic Chorus, 252-8427, USA DANCE, Southern MN Ballroom Dance Chapter, Sept 18, Rochester Women magazine hosting Salem Glen ChoralArtsEnsemble.org lessons, dance 2nd Fri monthly, “Castle,” 121 N. Broadway, Vineyard and Winery wine tasting and wine bar benefiting 7:30-11 pm, 843-4665, 281-1034, somnusadance.org Riverside Concerts, 6-7:30 pm Mayo Civic Center North Lobby, Oct 15, Gift of Life Wine Tasting, Marriott Hotel, features includes appetizers, $25 per person, $20 with a Roberta Flack 100+ specialty wines, beers and spirits, paired with a lite Visit Winona, museums, riverboat rides, agri-tours, concert ticket. See ad p. 23. fare, silent auction and raffle, all proceeds benefit the Gift attractions, visitwinona.com of Life Transplant House, 6 pm-10 pm, fee per person, Sept 18, Riverside Concerts presents Roberta Flack, 288-7470, gift-of-life.org Women on Wheels, Rochester Chapter, 2nd Mon 7:30 p.m. Mayo Civic Center Auditorium, 7:30 pm, 328-2200, monthly through Nov, 6:30 pm, Mr. Pizza North, riversideconcerts.com, see ad p. 23. Oct 16, KROC/Cumulus Broadcasting Rochester Women’s (4040 28th Street NW), 272-2469, mnwomenonwheels.org Fall Expo 2010, Mayo Civic Center, 9 am–4 pm, seminars, Sept 18, 13th Annual Lupus Walk for Hope/5KWalk/Run, entertainment, food displays and exhibitors, 286-1010. Pick SEPTEMBER Essex Park, 9 am registration, 952-746-5151, lupusmn.org up the 2011 Women’s Business & Resource Directory at the Rochester Women magazine booth. See ad p. 75. Sept 2, Rochester Chapter, Daughters of the American Sept 18, 3rd Annual “Out of the Darkness” Community Revolution (DAR), Olmsted County History Center, Sherry Walk Fundraiser, East Silver Lake Park, American Oct 22, IHN Cardboard Box City, 4 pm, Soldiers Field, Lawrence, Master Gardener, will present the Heritage Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 9 am check-in, 10 am cardboard-box-city.org/registration Garden. 10:45-11:45 am, public welcome, 287-8713, walk, 272-8144, outofthedarkness.org, afsp.org rochester-dar.org Oct 22, Rochester Public School Foundation 22nd Sept 18 - 19, 21st Annual Fall Festival, Quarry Hill Nature Anniversary Wine Tasting Fundraiser, Marriott Hotel Sept 4 - 6, Rochester MN Kennel Club Annual Agility Center, 11 am, qhnc.org Ballroom, wines, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, tickets at trials, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, times vary, 252-9018, Apollo Liquor, 285-8951, rpsf.org rmkc.8m.com Sept 19, 6th Annual Join the Journey Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Mayo High School, 7:30 am shirt pick Oct 28, Ladies Night Out, 4-7 pm, Winona Mall, Winona, Sept 10, “The Big Party Downtown,” a special fundraising up/breakfast, money raised here stays here, pledges or Minn. Free refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and prizes. event at the Shops at University Square benefiting local minimum, 287-9784, 251-5918, [email protected], winonaradio.com mentoring organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, register at jointhejourney.us Y Mentors, and Bolder Options. Adult only entertainment: Oct 29, The Lyra Baroque Orchestra, Zumbro Lutheran music, food & drink, casino games, prizes, store specials Sept 20 - Nov 1, Espresso & Friends, Calvary Free Church, Church, 7:30 pm, Concert II, Graupner, Fasch, Telemann: & more! Fee, VIP reception, 6-7 pm, main event, 7-10 pm, (5500 25th Ave NW), 7-9 pm, a 7-week faith enrichment, Bach’s Good Friends, Eric Hoeprich and Thomas Carroll, 287-2260, rochfamy.org large-group fellowship followed by choice of Bible studies, chalumeau and classical clarinet, 1-800-595-4849 materials cost, 282-4612, [email protected], (595-4TIX), Tix.com, lyrabaroque.org Sept 11, 5th Annual Zumbro River Art Splash, 10-5 pm, calvaryefc.org Art studio tours; Iron Pour, map, details, zaac.org NOVEMBER Sept 20, 10th Annual Rochester AIDS Walk, Silver Lake Sept 11, ALS Walk, East Silver Lake Park, registration, West Pavilion, 6:30 pm, [email protected] Nov 4 Pick up Rochester Women November/December 9 am, walk, 10 am, 888-672-0484, alsa.org, issue beginning Nov 4. Sept 25, Walk From Obesity, Soldier’s Memorial Field, 8 am Sept 11, Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Rochester, begins & registration, 9:30 am walk, support those affected by obesity, Nov 6, ARTBASH 2010, Rochester Art Center, 6-11 pm, ends at YMCA, registration, 9 am. 289-3950, free under 12, register, 284-3975, walkfromobesity.com rochesterartcenter.org [email protected] Sept 25, Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, Winona, alz.org Sept 11, USA Dance, “Formal Ball”, Rochester Senior Center “Castle”, 7:30 pm, lesson w/admission, 8:30–11 pm, dance. All Sept 25, Lyra Baroque Orchestra, Zumbro Lutheran Connect with Rochester welcome, 281-1034, 843-4665, somnusadance.org Church, 7:30 pm, Celebrating Birthdays: Henry Purcell & George Frederick Händeler , 651-209-6799, 888-279-0089, Area Women Online Sept 12, TreadMan Duathlon, Douglas Trail, 6:30 am, uptowntix.com, lyrabaroque.org register, 8 am start, finalstretch.com/races Sept 26, PurpleStride Rochester 2010, 5k walk/fun Visit RWmagazine.com Sept 12, 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk, benefits Gift of Life run, 10k timed run, RCTC, music, games, silent auction Transplant House, 9 am, transplanthouserun.com, to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 9 am, to Find Out gift-of-life.org registration, 10 am start, purplestride.org. Rochester Women magazine will donate $1 to PurpleStride for each new About Us • Our Advertisers Sept 16, Downtown Fall Fashion Show, Peace Plaza, Rochester Women Facebook fan from Sept 2 – 26. Click Ongoing and Current Calendar Events “Like” on Facebook page. 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ave you ever been involved in one of those proverbial at my expense and would spend the day sharing the story of the Hcocktail party icebreaker games when this question was “ding-bat lady at the car wash today.” posed: “What’s been your most embarrassing moment?” I was so shaken that I pulled over on the shoulder a few miles I’ve never had to respond to that question, which is good past the dealership. “God,” I scolded, “why couldn’t you have given because I really wouldn’t have had a great answer. Of course I’ve me just one little gene for ‘car sense’ and saved me this embar- had embarrassing moments, but I can’t think of one that just rassment?” I remembered that as part of a study pool for a college sticks out like a pimple on the end of your nose. biopsychology course, I’d taken the mechanical aptitude test and Until now. flunked with the lowest score ever recorded. My husband recently bought a new-to-him vehicle. It’s black— The reply came back: “Stop whining, lady. I gave you extra not a color you wisely choose when you live on a gravel road like musical genes instead, and then I introduced you to an engineer to we do. The salesman sweetened the deal by offering unlimited fall in love with. So lighten up.” complimentary car wash passes. Noting my skepticism as I I started laughing, harder and harder, until tears rolled down wrinkled my nose at my hubby, he enthusiastically announced that my cheeks and my belly hurt. Now, I look for opportunities to tell I could have unlimited passes for MY vehicle, too. everybody about my most embarrassing moment. When they start Last week I decided to take advantage of the offer and cautiously laughing, I laugh along. After all, if you’re laughing with someone, pulled up to the dealer’s automated car wash system. There I sat in they can’t be laughing at you. By the way, I also tell them that if my parked car, paralyzed with terror. they’re at the dealership and see a silver Tahoe hybrid coming— I usually just wash my car myself in the driveway with a stay clear. bucket and rag. Occasionally, I pull into the cavernous bay in my hometown where you use a handheld power hose. It’s all because Laurie just completed the renewal application and passed the my first and last experience with a fancy automated system years vision screening to remain a licensed driver for another two years— ago left me scarred. It was one of those beasts where you had to fortunately, before this article was published. align your tires in a track that pulled you through a parade of spitting, soaping, spinning, splashing, sucking machines. It scared me so much I never went back to another one, until today. I clutched the steering wheel and nervously pulled ahead, praying I was getting my left tire between the two rails. As I inched forward, the light above kept flashing “pull ahead.” Suddenly, my car was up and over the rails and I was straddled sidewise in the bay. The light still Car Wash said “pull ahead.” A uniformed worker came running toward me, waving his arms and pulling his hair. A second worker appeared on the scene, Calamity By Laurie Helmers shaking his head and grinning from ear to ear. I was sure every pair of eyes on the two-mile square lot was focused on me. I wanted to crawl under the seat. I apologized, blubbering about my past experience, and repeating over and over that “the light kept telling me to ‘pull ahead!’” With the workers’ guidance, I managed to bounce back over the rails, back out of the bay, and line up for a second attempt. I was successful, and, quick learner that I am, realized that there weren’t rails for a track at all. The “rails” were actually two parallel water hoses along the side. All I had to do was ignore them and “pull ahead” on the concrete until the red light flashed to stop. I was alone in the beast. When the exit door raised, I shot out like a horse at the Kentucky Derby. The circuitous route to the highway took me past every office window of the dealer’s building and through the new and used car lots with dozens of milling customers. I just knew they were all having a great laugh

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