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2 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 32 28 18 35 contents Publisher • New Century Press {{ october 2013 } Managing Editor Eileen Madsen 6 507.354.6158
Sales Team Go Natasha Weis Ruth Klossner Fun, Festivals & Frolics ...... 12 Dana Melius Seeing Colors as Art at Sleepy Eye Stained Glass ...... 28 Charlie Bornhoft Tami Leuthold Treasures ...... 31 Deb Moldaschel Bad Dog Antiques ...... 32 Cory Sjoblad
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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 3 Lather, Rinse, Repeat by Eileen Madsen, Editor
In my heart of hearts I know that I am For men it could be trust. You have to prove you are trust-worthy these days more than ever in not really a people person. Unless it’s times that the business world. I roll my eyes and say “PEOPLE!” in response to • What are your beliefs about the unique strengths women can bring to today’s workplace and the exasperating things they do. They, meaning organizational challenges? anyone who isn’t me. Writers and artists tend to Well, for one thing we can find the milk in the refrigerator for our morning cereal so that’s a be loners. They sort of have to be or they start. We can also multi-task. Girls and women are so used to doing many things at once that it is wouldn’t be writers and artists. second nature. We also see the big picture vs. linear thinking. I usually know what I want as the However, as editor of River Valley Woman I’ve end result of a project before I even start it. My husband and I work together on many projects for had to work on my tendency to duck out, our creative services agency and it’s those team efforts that are the most successful. It’s because find the nearest exit, or otherwise avoid we think and work differently that makes it all click. group situations. I’m getting better at it though. • As an organization gets larger, there can be a tendency for the “institution” to dampen the Recently I agreed to participate in the “Leading “inspiration.” How do you keep this from happening? Together Women’s Leadership Conference” By always being true to my personality and maintaining a sense of humor. Don’t adjust hosted by the Mayo Clinic health System by yourself to fit in to a situation of a group. That only homogenizes things and who wants bland? being on a panel of successful business women. This doesn’t always fly with management. That may explain why I work for myself! I’ve never really looked at myself in that way • What is one behavior or trait that you have seen derail more leaders’ careers? before and I was very honored to be invited to Lack of follow through and diligence. And whining. Really. Buck up people. be among the three guest panelists. If anything, • What talents or strengths do you rely on most in your daily life as a leader? it got me to go out to buy some shoes that are My ability to keep a lot of information in my head at one time. And the knowledge that happy not white Converse tennies. Did I mention I also hour is just around the corner each day! am not a shoe person? I love the look of shoes, I • As a leader, talk about your views on community involvement. What opportunities have you just don’t like how they feel. I am forever getting chosen to participate in, and what opportunities have you turned down? foot cramps and frantically removing whatever To be honest I am not a joiner but since working with River Valley Woman I’ve learned that footwear I happen to have on at inopportune being part of a community network is very advantageous. I have on occasion to been on com- moments. I think I ruined my feet by wearing five mittees or business groups but I’ve found that for what I do I am best behind the scenes. It comes buck canvas tennis shoes back in the 1980s. under the heading of being true to yourself. By the time you read this, the conference will • If you could teach one thing about “leadership that drives growth” what would it be? be over and I will have survived it, hopefully. The Be open to what the people who you are leading have to say. Listen to their ideas. If you are in organizers were nice enough to send me list of a leadership position, choose the very best people to be on your team. That takes some time but possible questions that I, “the successful business when you have a great group of like-minded people it is amazing what can be done. woman,” may be asked. Phrew! I get a chance to • What are your values or beliefs about balancing work and home life? prepare so as to not sit there slack-jawed with That is an extreme challenge for me as someone in a creative field. What I do is more who I brain freeze wishing I would have ducked out am. Plus when you are married to someone who is the same, your home life and work life blends when I had the chance. together. It helps a lot to talk about something totally idiotic such as TV shows, or get out in The following is a sample of their Q’s nature. There is nothing better than watching birds and listening to frogs. Unless they are cicadas. and my A’s. Answers here may vary from That can get annoying. what I actually say in real life. • What is your philosophy and strategy for horizontal development (growth within a role) versus vertical development (growth out of a role and into another or to higher levels of • What is the biggest challenge facing leaders responsibility)? today? Is it the same for female leaders? For me, things change on a regular cycle and that is growth outward and upward. However to Time management. Leaders tend to be very be honest, I hate change. I get used to a certain way things are going and if it looks as if it might busy people who take on a lot of things. Being change I tend to panic, then I get a hold of myself and starting planning how I might deal with able to say no to things is very hard. We then tend it. And every change that has happened to me professionally has been for the better. Even if it to over-book and risk not being able to follow didn’t seem like it at first. through. Speaking for myself, but I think this is • What is your greatest personal satisfaction? true for many women. On the other hand I often Seeing an idea come to reality in print, whether it’s a column, or a brochure, advertisement, say yes, and then figure out how I am going to ac- magazine, etc. and having people or the customer say they enjoyed it or it worked for them. That complish it afterwards. It’s worked for me. Maybe is what it’s all about. I also like to make people laugh. That is my purest joy. out of sheer desperation not to look like an idiot. Now, I know I saw an exit sign around here somewhere...it’s time to take off my shoes.RVW
4 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 While Dana Melius’ journalism roots date back to 1979, he’s only returned to the profession after 20 years in non-profit work. Dana’s past non-profit The Faces work included time as co-executive director of the Lather, Minnesota Alliance for Progressive Action and past Behind the Pages president of the Minnesota Coalition for the Home- less. He’s a former small-business owner, having pre- viously operated the Winthrop News and Lyle’s Cafe Rinse, Retirement flunky Ruth Klossner returned to writ- in Winthrop. Dana and his wife of 34 years, Kim, have ing stories and selling advertising—this time for six children and two grand-children. Dana is the edi- River Valley Extra/River Valley Woman—after nearly tor of River Valley Extra newspaper, writes articles and sells advertising for 28 years at the Lafayette/Nicollet newspaper. Be- River Valley Woman /River Valley Extra. Repeat fore that, she worked with kids, cows, horses, bugs, foods, and a zillion other things as an extension Lisa Miller is no stranger to the publishing business. educator for 13 years; was a wedding photographer After graduating from the University of Wyoming, 15-plus years; showed horses and cows in sev- Lisa came back to the Midwest to join New Century eral states; and played softball for something like Press where, after four years, she was named general 50 years. She’s best known, however, for living with manager in 2006. When she’s not working with her nearly 15,000 (inanimate) cow items in the Mooseum in Bernadotte. “The staff at the home office in Rock Rapids, Lisa can be herd” continues to grow…a fact that doesn’t seem to concern Ruth’s real found traveling across the four states that are home life poodle, Precious. to New Century Press’s publications locations. You might also find Lisa in Tennessee, New York or some Amy Leuthold is the creative services manager other far off location, keeping abreast of the latest for NCP Specialty Publications. She has been with tools in the publishing world. Lisa takes her demanding job as general NCP since 1998. In addition to creating the fabulous manager seriously. But at the end of the workday, she is quick to change layout for River Valley Woman magazine, she designs from her business suit to jeans when she returns home to take care of her community magazines, niche publications and ads family each evening. for NCP Specialty Publications Division, and the River Valley Extra newspaper. She fell in love with page Deb Moldaschel, advertising representative, is design as editor of her high school yearbook. Amy from Sleepy Eye where she owns and manages the is a graduate of University of St. Thomas, degree in Curves facility. Deb has a background in marketing Journalism/Advertising and Marketing. Starting her and promotions with former positions at the Sleepy career in 1992, the fax machine was “the newest thing” and she admits Eye Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Mary’s Church to being amazed by the technology changes in the graphic design and and School, and the Sleepy Eye Medical Center. Deb publishing field. Amy has been married for 20 years and lives on a farm and her husband Tom have two “grown up and mar- with her husband, and two teenaged sons. When not attending her kids’ ried” daughters and 4 grandchildren who all live in activities and sporting events, she enjoys cooking, reading, gardening the Mankato area. Through her work at the Sleepy and playing Scrabble. Eye Medical Center and Curves Deb has developed an interest in women’s health and fitness. She is a licensed Zumba in- Sales representative Tami Leuthold keeps busy structor. Her favorite hobby is reading. selling advertising for River Valley Woman and River Valley Extra publications as well as being employed New to the River Valley Woman sales force is Cory by Golden Home Care as a personal care assistant. Sjoblad. You may have worked with this MSUM If she has any spare time she enjoys spending time grad in the past with a local background in sales, with family and friends, four-wheeling and loves marketing, and graphic design. If he’s not hitting the DYI crafty projects. She lives in New Ulm with her streets selling, he’s hitting the trails, woods, water or husband, Greg. They have three children, Brandy 19, sporting events with his wife Tammy, and two son Brooke17, and Colin 15. Kolten (7th grade) Alex (10th grade). Cory and his wife enjoy working around the house remodeling, River Valley Woman editor, Eileen Madsen is a famil- landscaping or just relaxing In the evening in the iar face in the publishing and print industry. In a past hot tub and sitting around the bonfire. life she was composition manager for the Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch where she did just about every- You might know River Valley Woman sales repre- thing including writing an award-winning humor sentative/promoter, Natasha Weis as the chatty, column and annoying her bosses. Because of the happy-go-lucky face popping in and out of Mankato latter, she and her husband Mitch became their own businesses or the gal handing passers-by the latest bosses starting a creative services agency in 2003, edition of River Valley Woman magazine! She is a Madsen Ink, the only agency with a tiki lounge. St.Cloud State University Grad who married her high Together they write and design promotional materi- school sweetheart, Tony Weis, a Technical Services als and publications for businesses and organizations locally, state and manager with DuPont Pioneer in Mankato. Togeth- nation-wide. When Eileen isn’t on the phone or sending 1000+ emails a er they have two sons, Alex (19) a freshmen at SMSU day coordinating and writing content for River Valley Woman, she enjoys and Drew (16) a junior in high school. When she’s cooking with her husband, talking to her cat, and hanging out on her not working, she’s scouring home décor shops and hip chic boutiques, screen porch gazing at the Minnesota River. trying to convince her hubby that yes, she really does need everything she brings home! Tasha enjoys all the entertainment her three WEIS men provide, from sporting events to music concerts, taking long walks with her lab, Halo, making new friends, staying in touch with the old and OH YES… shopping! Say hi when you run into her, which you will because she never stays home! RVW
RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 5 Krista Martin Morneau: Charity, change & life beyond the Diamond
By Dana Melius Photos by Christina McCormick of bellasaluti photography
Krista Martin didn’t recognize the tall, good-looking guy who’d been trying to get her attention at the Drink, an uptown Minneapolis bar, in 2006. But the two talked and traded telephone numbers by evening’s end. It was early in the Minnesota Twins and first-baseman Justin Morneau’s eventual MVP season. “I actually didn’t know who he was,” Krista recalls. She admits there was a bit of a buzz in the bar that night about pro athletes being there, “but I didn’t ever really watch baseball.” Still, the quiet, 6’4” gentleman made a lasting impression. “He texted me the next day. I think if I knew who he was right off the bat, I don’t think we would have ever gotten together. I don’t think I’d ever have given him a chance.” Krista shared a stereotypical view of pampered, egotis- tical professional athletes. But Justin seemed much differ- ent. Reserved. Polite. Almost always smiling. “He’s such a very humble person,” Krista says. “I fell in love with him as a person and not a professional baseball player. We fell in love almost right away.” Krista and Justin became constant companions in 2006. She “traveled to every city” with the Minnesota Twins slugger, they saw each other daily and the two were to- gether so often that Krista was jokingly referred to as “the extra man on the roster.” It truly was a season to remember, both personally for the couple and professionally for Justin. By mid-summer of 2006, Krista and Justin were inseparable, and he was putting up statistics that were catching the eyes of op- ponents and baseball writers. As Justin’s name began
6 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 Above: Krista’s junior varsity girls’ softball picture at GFW High School. At right: Justin and Krista Morneau at “Casino Night 2013,” their annual fundraiser for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
surfacing as a potential American League MVP, it also opened Krista’s eyes to her boyfriend’s base- ball future. Justin finished his 2006 MVP season with 34 homers, 130 runs batted in, and hit for a .321 bat- ting average. He was the first Twins’ MVP since Hall- of-Famer Rod Carew in 1977, and the Twins won the American League’s Central Division with a 96-66 record. “It didn’t really hit me what I might be in for until his name started popping up as a possible MVP. Then I realized it,” said Krista. It was a fast-paced, action-packed, high-profile romance and lifestyle. Justin’s salary with the Twins jumped from $385,000 in 2006 – just over the Major League Baseball minimum – to over $4 million in ’07, another banner statistical year for the Twins’ slugger. Those back-to-back seasons of baseball success prompted the Twins to sign Justin to a six- year, $80 million contract. At the time, it was the greatest salary package ever signed by a Minnesota Twins player. One year later, in January 2009, Krista and Justin were married. Their first child, Evelyn, was born September 23, 2010. Son Martin – yes, in recogni- tion of Krista’s maiden name – followed on July 21, 2012. The Morneaus are loving their time as parents and hope for more children, Krista says. “It’s fun,” Krista says. “It’s changed a lot of things, that depth of love. You live for them. Everything s you do is for the kids.”
RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 7 But Justin’s $14 million salary for 2013 “Krista also played a major role in his August 31 trade to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It has a huge heart. with was an admittedly emotional, bit- She is kind, generous Q&A ter-sweet ride for the Morneaus, as Krista Morneau trade rumors swirled much of the and lends a hand to season. Major League Baseball is What’s your favorite memory from school big business, and the Twins were anyone in need.” days at Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop? in the midst of a third consecutive I loved homecoming in a small town. – Liz Atchison, losing season following a string of The way the football game was the highlight Arthritis Foundation/ six divisional championships over of the week and all week long you had Upper Midwest nine seasons. With Justin a free agent activities building up to it. Region. at season’s end, Minnesota opted to You graduated from Minnesota State trade him for two players and save the $3 University-Mankato. What’s your million remaining on his 2013 salary. highlight from MSU? “Being a baseball wife, you know that you can’t It allowed me the chance to meet a bunch of control the business side of it, that being traded is always a possibility,” Krista says. new people from all over the state and the U.S. “But nothing can prepare you for it. It was very bitter-sweet.” And Justin didn’t want to leave the Twins, the organization that signed him in What book have you recently 1999 as a green 18-year-old catcher out of New Westminster, British Columbia. completed reading? “It’s been our baseball family Justin’s entire career. It was so sad to leave that. I just finished reading Me Before You by He’s enjoyed it a lot. It’s been the only team he’d ever played for. He’s always had his Jojo Moyes. (Moyes’ novel is a love story involving two people who have almost locker across from Joe (Mauer).” nothing in common.) But the Morneaus hold no bitterness toward the Twins organization. In fact, Krista says they will miss everything about the Twins and playing baseball at Target Field. What music is likely playing in your vehicle? “I couldn’t even name just one person who I’ll miss the most. Not one person sums Kenny Chesney or something country. up everything. I’ll miss walking by the Pohlad family prior to the games. They’re very generous and personable. And meeting Gardy (Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire) on What’s your favorite the street and just talking to him.” Minnesota Twins memory? Krista is not supposed to talk (much) about the prospects of Justin returning to The 2009 Twins vs. Tigers game 163. It was the Twins for the 2014 season, and something she’d very much like. But the trade to the American League Central Division Pittsburgh “has gotten Justin excited again in that it’s to a team in first place” and tie-breaker. Twins won 6-5 in extra innings fighting to make the playoffs. to clinch the division. Krista hopes to continue foundation, Besides Justin, who’s your favorite charity work in Minnesota Major League Baseball player? While Justin hits the headlines with his baseball career, Krista has made quite a This may be biased since I grew up in name for herself behind the scenes in Twin Cities’ foundation and charitable circles. Minnesota and got to personally meet this Foremost among her efforts has been fund-raising for and raising awareness of player, but I would have to say juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), an affliction which hits close to home. Her niece, Harmon Killebrew. He was an amazing Madelyn, battles JRA, one of an estimated 300,000 youths in the U.S. with arthritis athlete and an amazing person off the field or chronic joint symptoms. with all of the work he did for his foundation Liz Atchison of the Arthritis Foundation/Upper Midwest Region (AFUMR) praises and the Miracle League. her work. (The Miracle League is a charitable “Krista Morneau and her husband Justin have been involved with us five years,” organization that provides children Atchison said. “Right out of the gates, Krista began leading efforts in our region to with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball and raise awareness and funds for the AFUMR.” constructs facilities for such play.) The Justin Morneau Casino Night has raised more than $680,000 over five years, according to Atchison. What are the chances of Justin returning “In order to achieve such impressive numbers, the Morneaus work tirelessly to to the Twins for the 2014 Major League donate and recruit auction items, sponsorships and attendees for the event,” she Baseball season? added. “They have used, and continue to use, their networks to raise awareness that I probably can’t answer that…but it’s always kids get arthritis, too. Their commitment, both in-kind and cash, has transformed a possibility. It’s all going to depend on what how the Minnesota community views our organization.” happens during the off-season.
8 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 But for Atchison, the potential loss of the Morneaus to the Pittsburgh charitable scene is also personal. “It has been an absolute pleasure to get to know Krista throughout the past five years,” Atchison said. “She is committed to making a difference to children living with juvenile arthritis and has become a com- munity leader in Minnesota. Because of her work, we have been able to greatly expand our juvenile programming.” Atchison says Krista’s efforts have helped expand the Juvenile Arthritis Family Network (JAFN) from one to four cities, while her organization has been able to send more families to the National Juvenile Arthritis Conference through its scholarship program. Krista’s work also helped secure a major funder – Cambria – which will help finance a second camp program in Annandale next summer, according to Atchison. “Krista has a huge heart. She is kind, generous and lends a hand to anyone in need. I am grateful to say I have not only been able to share her talents and kindness with families who have a child with juvenile arthritis but have gained a wonderful friend.” But Krista’s charitable efforts don’t stop with the Arthritis Foundation. She led the Minnesota Twins Wives Organization and remains active with the Twins’ Community Fund. Its mission “is to enrich lo- cal and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball and the Minnesota Twins.” Along with the Twins Community Fund, the Mor- neaus have personally contributed to youth baseball and softball facility improvements to numerous fields in Minnesota, including the Minnesota River Valley region. Krista rattles off numerous charities and causes to which she remains committed, despite Justin’s trade to Pittsburgh: affordable housing for veterans return- ing from service; on-going programs for Minnesota’s military families; Second Harvest food shelves; a coat drive for Harbor Lights/Salvation Army; blankets for Gillette’s Children Hospital; Special Olympics; the Ronald McDonald House; Como Zoo; walking and fund-raising for the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation; birthday bags and a tapestry and fashion show, with proceeds dedicated to under-privileged youth and families. Justin’s work has also been recognized by Major League Baseball. For the third time in his career, Top: Krista’s two favorite baseball players: The late Minnesota Hall Justin has been nominated for the Robert Clemente of Famer Harmon Killebrew and Justin Morneau in 2011. Award, given annually to a pro baseball player who Above: Krista and daughter Evelyn at a Salvation Army s “best represents the game of baseball through posi- veteran’s building dedication in 2012.
RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 9 “It’s changed a lot of things, that depth of love. You live for them. Everything you do is for the kids.”
tive contributions on and off the field, including sportsmanship and community involvement.” Krista acknowledges that Justin’s successful pro baseball career and salary allow the Morneaus to give generously and create time for such service. It’s a high-profile lifestyle that admittedly took some getting used to, according to Krista. “I try to be pretty relaxed. It’s what you get used to doing in this life.” But it’s also a lifestyle which hung dangerously in the balance for the Morneaus the past three-and-a-half seasons, according to Krista. During the first half of the 2010 Twins season, Justin was putting up career statistics, hitting .345 and being voted into the Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the first time. But a July 7 concussion forced him to miss that spectacle, as well as the remain- der of the Twins’ season. Justin’s concussion, which appeared minor after getting a knee to the head in a simple slide at second base, was more severe than initially perceived. After appearing in just half the 2010 season, he managed to play in just 69 the following season. And Justin has never been able to match his statistical success on the field, with Maintaining her rural Minnesota sub-par seasons in 2012 and 2013. roots and values “It was scary,” admits Krista. “Any time you have something hap- Krista graduated in 2001 from GFW High School in Winthrop, pen like that, it makes you realize how important life is. Baseball is where she grew up, pitched for the Thunderbird girls’ softball our life. That was so hard to see him struggle and not be playing.” team, and where her parents, Randy and Sheri Martin, still live. Justin’s recovery took much longer than either of them envi- That simple, rural lifestyle has helped Krista stay grounded despite sioned, and the seriousness of the concussion confined him to his her high-profile marriage. home, and often to bed, sometimes depressed. “My parents raised me in a very humble way. It’s helped me have “It was a roller-coaster of emotions,” Krista recalls. “Watching some normalcy. And we try to raise our kids in the same way. We him at home, there were good days and bad days.” try to keep things private. But we try to stay active in the GFW com- But she didn’t fully realize the full extent of Justin’s concussion munity, to keep my roots.” until their second child, son Martin, began to experience normal, Krista hopes to maintain her presence in the Minnesota and Twin first-ever moments – smiling, giggling, walking, talking. Justin Cities foundation and charitable scene, despite Justin’s trade to would try to recall daughter Evelyn’s firsts and couldn’t. the Pittsburgh Pirates. Her best friends, many still from her school “ ‘I never remember Evelyn doing that,’ “ Krista recalls Justin say- days in Winthrop, remain close to her. And besides Krista’s parents ing. Evelyn’s first couple years remain somewhat of a blur for Justin, still local, the Morneaus maintain a lake home in the region and a diminished by the concussion. residence in the Twin Cities. “It’s sad,” Krista admits, that Justin can’t vividly recall their “I’m hoping that’s not going to change,” she said. And according daughter’s early days. “But obviously, he’s doing better now. Where to Krista the Morneau children, now 1 and 3, hate being away from we go from here, you never know.” their daddy. “And Justin loves being a daddy. It’s really hard for him While there remains worries about future concussions, Krista being away from the kids.” says they are both past that point. But it took time. However, she re- But for now, that Minnesota Twins jersey 33 has transformed members at the very end of last season, Justin was rounding third into Pittsburgh Pirates number 66, and is in the middle of a pen- and heading to home plate. He slid, avoided the tag, and scored. nant race. What the 2014 season brings is anyone’s guess. It’s a And the worries for both subsided. business. Krista can smile and hope. RVW
10 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 Excerpts: Jim Souhan on Morneau
Jim Souhan, Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist, and staying in a hotel for a couple of months. after the Justin Morneau trade -- September 4, Did you and Terry have a chance to talk? 2013, Souhan On Sports blog, StarTribune.com Morneau: Yeah. He was the GM when I was Thank You from drafted. I’ve been there since he was GM, then “I now have a team to watch in September and gone, then GM, and he was gone, and GM Justin Morneau October. Morneau is one of the best people again. It’s a long relationship. He’s the guy I’ve covered in baseball, and I love the Pirates’ that’s always been honest with me and had September 1, 2013 story. The lifelong baseball fan in me would my best interests in mind through all the good love to see him fully recovered from the con- times and the injuries. cussion symptoms that threatened his career, First of all, I would like to say and leading the Pirates to their first World Can you see yourself playing for the thank you to all of the Twins fans. Series title since 1979.” Twins again? I would also like to thank the Morneau: I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it. Minnesota Twins organization for Excerpts from Souhan/Morneau interview That’s too hard to answer that right now. On Sports blog, September 3, 2013 giving me a chance to realize my What was your favorite moment as a dream of being a Major League Do you leave the Twins bearing a few Twin? Maybe the game-winning home run baseball player. I was drafted by regrets? off Detroit reliever Joel Zumaya in 2006? the Minnesota Twins in 1999. Morneau: ``Yeah. A World Series would have Morneau: That one went through my head. been the No. 1 thing. We got to the playoffs The favorite one for me would probably be Since that day I have been very and couldn’t find a way to get it done. It sitting in the dome the last day of the season proud and fortunate to call myself seemed like a key player was injured every time in 2006, watching the game in Kansas City up a Minnesota Twin. we got there, and when you’re matching up on the screen, when nobody left the stadium. with a team like the Yankees that has so much That’s not something you could ever script I was a wide-eyed 22 year old kid depth, you need every guy that you have. In or plan. That just kind of happened. That was ‘06 we’re missing Frankie (Liriano), who was something we all shared with the fans and our when I made my big league debut the best pitcher in the game at the time. And teammates. That was insanity. That was prob- in 2003. I received a warm wel- then in ‘09 and ‘10 I was hurt, and who knows ably my favorite thing I can think of. come that day and have felt wel- what happens? I couldn’t control the injuries. comed ever since. I feel like I was It’s part of playing the game. That’s something Did you consider retiring when you were you wish didn’t happen but that’s part of the dealing with concussion symptoms? a kid when I first got here, but was game.’’ Morneau: I had to think about it, but to say it able to grow up in this organiza- was considered, no. To say it was close, no. But tion and become someone my What was it like to be traded and wind up was it a realistic possibility? Maybe. It’s hard to friends and family could be proud walking into the Pirates’ dugout during a say. Going through it, it felt like I wasn’t get- game? ting better. If I physically wasn’t able to go out of. My wife, kids and family are Morneau: Crazy. Crazy. Really weird. For a few there, to be cleared by a doctor to play… Minnesotans and this has become innings I looked out there, being on a different my second home. Minnesotans team, it took a little while to settle in. Once I Will you still live in the Twin Cities? are some of the kindest, most made a few plays and took a couple of at-bats, Morneau: Well, we live in Arizona during the it started to sink in, and I started to realize it’s winter. Corey Koskie came back. It might turn genuine people I have ever met. still baseball. Different team, but still baseball. out to be a good thing. You go somewhere It’s odd. At the same time, it was exciting. else and see what it’s like, and you realize how I am sorry that during my time great the Twin Cities are. here we weren’t able to achieve Were you worried about a trade? Morneau: Anticipating would be the right You’ve started hitting homers like your old our ultimate goal of winning the word. I thought something might happen. self in the last month. Have you found your World Series, but I will forever (Twins GM) Terry Ryan was nice enough to tell swing? carry many wonderful memories me the night before that something might Morneau: My swing felt more like my swing. It’s of my time here. I will always cher- happen the next day. I was just sitting there hard to put a finger on it. Those pitches I was ish every day I was lucky enough waiting, hopped on a plane, went to the park. missing or popping up early in the year, I felt Just craziness. like I was squaring up. I hit them in some of the to play in front of you fans in a right ballparks to hit them in, too. I just hope it Minnesota uniform. Did your family come to Milwaukee? continues for this month and next month and Morneau: Everbody drove over. Grandma and we have some fun. Thank you for all of your support Grandpa drove the kids over. It’s good to see them because I don’t know how much I’ll see Do you have any reassessed career goals? throughout the years. them in the next month. That stuff is the most Morneau: Winning. Just winning. Hopefully difficult. The baseball stuff, you know, once I I get to play a few more years and enjoy wher- Your friend, learn all my teammates’ names, that stuff will ever I’m at. Right now this is a good place to Justin Morneau be the easy part of it. The tough part of it will be. be being away from the family and the kids RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 11 Fun, Festivals Frolics Fri., Oct. 4 • Hermann 5k, 9 am, starts at • MLC Wind& Symphony Concert, Park & Grand Center for Arts • Historic Pub Crawl, Walking Recreation Center, ends at 3:00 pm, Wittenberg Collegiate & Culture, New Ulm. Local & Tour with a Twist. 6:00 pm, Hermann Heights in New Ulm. Center Auditorium, New Ulm. regional artists show, sell, and North Front Street, Mankato. Info & registration Kick off to 2013-2014 concert demonstrate their talents; Blue Earth Co. Historical Society ci.new-ulm.mn.us season. Info: 507-354-8221. family friendly activities. Free. event. Info & reservations: 507- Info: grand@thegrandnewulm. 345-5566. • Fall Colors Paddle, 1 pm, • Norwegian Smorgasbord & com or 507-359-9222. Minneopa State Park. Country Store at Nora Unitarian Fri.-Sat., Oct. 4-5 and Minneopa Area Naturalist will Universalist Church, rural • P.A.W.S. 13th Annual Trick or Fri.-Sat., Oct. 11-12 lead a 10-mile trip from Judson Hanska. Service 10:30 am; Treat Walk for the Animals, • Octoberfest in New Ulm, to Land of Memories Park. dinner 11 am-1:30 pm (full 10-11:45 am, Millpond Park, 6 pm-midnight Fridays & Canoes, life jackets, paddles, Norwegian menu including St. Peter. Proceeds to help the 11 am-midnight Saturdays and transportation back to put- tongue, meatballs, Sot Supe, animals. Info: saintpetermn.gov. at Holiday Inn; 11 am-5 pm in point provided. Reservations rice pudding, Rommegrot, downtown Saturdays. German & info: 507-384-8890 or lefse, flatbrod and more); eat in • CASTLE Oktoberfest Roadshow goods, food, beverages, [email protected]. or take out. Country store, 10 Antiques, 12-3 pm, 26 South music. German-American am-1:30 pm, with crafts, baked Minnesota Street, New Ulm parade Oct. 5. Family friendly • The Chimney Sweep Parade goods & garden produce. Info: (Wendel Insurance parking activities (petting zoo, crafts, by New Ulm Actors Community norauuchurch.org. lot). Bring an antique to be face painting) Oct. 12. Info: Theatre volunteers (new and appraised (no guns or gems). 507-233-4300, 877-359-2941 or old) in costume, with chimney Oct. 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27 Funds raised will benefit CASTLE newulmoktoberfest.com. brooms. Info: 507-359-9990 or • Odin Craft Mill Boutique, Lifelong Learning. Info: newulmact.com. Odin (southwest of St. James). 507-354-3212 or Fri.-Sun, Oct. 4-6 Boutique in a refurbished feed newulmseniors.org/castle.html. • New Ulm Actors Community • New Ulm October Fest mill, with 150 quality crafters Theatre’s “Inherit the Wind” Craft Show, 9 am-3 pm., and artisans from six states. 10 • Rumpelstiltskin children’s stage play about the Scopes New Ulm Civic Center. Info: am-7 pm, Thurs.-Sat.; noon-5 workshop and public “Monkey Trial.” Info: 507-359- kissnerpromotions.com. pm, Sun. Info: odincraftmill.com performance for Oktoberfest, 9990 or newulmact.com. or [email protected]. by New Ulm Actors Community Sun., Oct. 6 Theatre. Info: 507-359-9990 or Sat., Oct. 5 • River Ramble Bike Tour, Fri.-Sat., Oct. 11-12 newulmact.com. • “Break your Fast” Brain Injury Mankato. 12-, 26-, or 42-mile Primitive Gatherings Vintage, fund-raiser, 8-11 am, George’s routes. Info: 612-730-3730 or Antique & Primitive Market, 14 • Maker Fair 2013, 10 am-3 pm, Fine Steak & Spirits, New Ulm. [email protected]. So. Minnesota, New Ulm. Blue Earth County Fairgrounds Visit with area brain injured Vintage, antiques, primitives, in Garden City. Shop local veterans/ survivors and hear • Sheep-Wool-Quilts program, rescued & refreshed, artisans at second annual all their stories. Wear Red, White 1-4 pm, Harkin Store, rural repurposed and painted handmade and homegrown and Blue to win prizes from New Ulm. Displays of the Furniture autumn event. Info: area business promotional. wool industry, quilts, spinning Info: 354-3486. makerfair.org. Proceeds/donations benefit wheels, more. Info: area brain injured veterans/ [email protected], Sat., Oct. 12 • Courtland Fire Department survivors. Info: 507-228-8161 or 507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160. • Artobergest Arts Event, 10 Fish Fry, 3 pm, Courtland mnbif.org. am-3 pm, Kiesling House Community Center.
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12 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 Sat.-Sun., Oct. 12-13 • Full Moon over Hermann, Weds., Oct. 23-Nov. 20 • Turner Hall’s Annual Gala, • Harvest Fest, St. Peter’s Catholic Hermann Heights, New Ulm. • The Superhero Project, 5-11 pm, Turner Hall, New Ulm. Church, St. Peter. View of Minnesota River Valley by New Ulm Actors Community Featuring The Women of Turner Silent auction, turkey dinner, under a full moon during Theatre, at Washington Hall Calendar and entertainment other events. extended hours (10 am-10 pm) Elementary School. Students by Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos. for nighttime view. in grades 4-6 can create a Info: 507-354-4916. • Ewenique Quilt Show, Superhero or Villain and 722 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter. Sat.-Sun., Oct. 19-20 participate in a show. Info: Sun., Oct. 27 100+ quilts, gift boutique, • Mankato Marathon, Minnesota newulmact.com or • Bethany College Fall Semester vendors, scissor sharpening, State University, Mankato. 507-359-9990. Jazz Band Concert, 700 Luther demonstrations. Info: 587-934- Toddler Trot, Diaper Dash, YMCA Drive, Mankato. Info: 507-344- 7943 or [email protected]. KidsK & 5K Saturday afternoon. Sat., Oct. 26 7000 or [email protected]. 10K, Relay, Half & Marathon • 10th Annual St. Peter Mon. Oct. 14 Sunday morning. Info: 507-385- Halloween Fun Run, 7:30 am, Fri., Nov. 1 • Girls Night Out, 4-8 pm, 6660 or mankatomarathon.com. St. Peter Community Center. • Cashwise Liquor & Relay for Life Lambrechts Gifts, downtown Southern Minnesota’s largest Wine Tasting, 6-8:30 pm, New New Ulm. 4-8 pm. Sun., Oct. 20 & fastest parade of costumes. Ulm Country Club. All proceeds • Lonesome Ron’s Round-up, Team & individual events benefit Relay for Life. Advance Sat., Oct. 19 1-4 pm, Harkin Store, rural New and Lil’ Monster Dash. Info: tickets at Cashwise Liquor, must • Scheels & New Balance Sport & Ulm. Folk, country and bluegrass stpeterfunrun.com. be 21. Health Expo, Myers Fieldhouse, musicians bid “happy trails” to Minnesota State University, the Harkin Store season, the • Spooky Spirit 5K Run/Walk, • Ladies Night Out/Toy Drive, 6-9 Mankato. Exhibitors & vendors colors on the river, and the ½ mile Kids Dash, and post- pm, Henderson Event Center/ for sporting goods and specialty harvest. Area musicians invited race breakfast, downtown Roadhaus. Toy drive for Santa’s items; sports organizations & to participate. Info: harkin@ Hutchinson.Info: 320-296-6383 Helpers, with 60+ vendors & service providers. Info: nchsmn.org, 507-354-8666 or or [email protected]. crafters and businesses open 507-385-6660. 507-934-2160. for shopping. Wine, coffee & cupcake samples. Info: sjmmb@ yahoo.com.
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14 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 Women And Asset Protection: How Insurance Can Help
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Auto insurance Homeowners insurance There are many reasons why you should have If you own a home, either with someone else or on your own, it’s probably one of your automobile insurance. People can be injured most valuable assets. So it’s important that you protect yourself against unexpected and property damaged as a result of an auto- financial loss to your home and possessions. mobile accident. Liability claims against you can put your assets at risk. Loss or damage Homeowners insurance provides coverage if your home and possessions are damaged to your auto can also occur through theft, or destroyed. It can also provide you with coverage for liability claims, medical expenses, vandalism, or natural disasters. and other expenditures that result from property damage and bodily injury suffered by others. If you have a mortgage on your home, your lender typically will require home- Auto insurance protects you against these owners insurance. risks. A personal auto policy is a contract between you and your insurer that specifies Even if you own your home outright, you should still consider buying homeowners each party’s rights and obligations. State law insurance to protect your interests and safeguard your assets. The cost of homeown- and/or your auto lender may require that ers insurance depends on several factors, including the amount of your coverage, any you purchase at least a minimum amount of endorsements you add to the policy, and policy deductibles. Condominium and co-op coverage. Depending on your circumstances, insurance, although similar, differ in some respects from standard homeowners insur- you may want to buy additional protection. ance. And if you rent your home, you may want to look into insurance for your contents. You can compare auto insurance policies in terms of price, coverage, exclusions, and For additional protection, consider umbrella insurance. Umbrella liability insurance (ULI) reputation of the insurer. provides additional liability coverage in excess of the liability coverage provided by other insurance policies, such as homeowners, renters, and auto insurance. By providing liability protection above and beyond these basic coverages, ULI can protect you against the catastrophic losses that can occur if you are sued. RVW
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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 15 In honor of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Curves fitness clubs work to punch out cancer
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n honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, area women are invited to do their part to help punch out cancer through the local Curves fitness clubs The Curves centers in New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, St. James,I Mankato, and Le Sueur have joined a national promotion to offer $10 punch cards for 10 workouts at Curves. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to help punch out cancer. The 10 workouts can be done in honor of someone who has battled breast cancer. Posters will be put up in each club for participants to sign as a way to show community support. Area Curves owner/operators note that the 10-workout punch card is a good way to donate money to a special cause—as well as a fun way for women to help improve their personal health. It’s also a good way for women to try Curves without a contract fee. “It’s a tradition for Curves to support Breast Cancer research. We’ve raised a lot of money. It’s a good fit. The philosophy of the company is not only fitness, but that it’s good for a person’s health to be involved in the community,” Sleepy Eye Curves owner/operator Deb Moldaschel noted. “Exercise is a good deterrent to cancer. That’s why Curves has been associated with breast cancer efforts for many years.” The punch card promotion is good through October; the punches must be used by mid-November. Curves fitness clubs have been a fixture in area cities for more than a decade. New Ulm, Mankato, and Le The area Curves owner/operators are ready to serve you. Sueur have had clubs for 13 years each, while the St. Front, from left: Amy Rykhus of Mankato and Cindy Meyer of Le Sueur. James and Sleepy clubs started just one year later. Back: Tammy Stevens of St. James, Krista Howk of New Ulm, Three of the local owner/operators have been with and Deb Moldaschel of Sleepy Eye.
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Money spent on “It’s a tradition for Curves to support wellness works out Breast Cancer research. We’ve raised along with you a lot of money. It’s a good fit” For every dollar you spend on wellness, you are likely to save five dollars on the costs associated with illness. • Curves for 13 years or more—Krista Howk of New Ulm, 15 years and Amy Rykhus of Mankato and Cindy Meyer of Le Sueur 13 years each. Regular exercise can boost your Newer to the business are Moldaschel of Sleepy Eye, six years, and immune system and dramatically Tammy Stevens at St. James, three years. reduce your risk for chronic disease. As the veteran in the group, Howk explained that she got involved • after having good results as a client. “I loved the 30-minute workouts. I had a back injury. It was the strength training that worked for me. I The American Institute for Cancer Research wanted to share my experience.” reports obesity plays a key role in increasing Of the five owner/operators, Rykhus is the only one to come from the risk for many cancers. Regular exercise a fitness background, having a physical education degree. “I want results,” she said. “The idea of circuit training is a concept that’s been can help you avoid the disease and its costs. around for 50 years…but you have to work it to be successful.” • Meyer used to go to a community center to exercise but worked Exercise directly reduces stress and 60 miles from home and was often late for class. She liked the idea of can help your mental performance at work. being able to go to Curves whenever it was convenient. Moldaschel was a Curves member when the Sleepy Eye club came • up for sale. She felt that it was a good place to combine her background Every hour you exercise adds two to your life. in marketing with a people-oriented business, so purchased the club. She, like the other club owners, has been trained on nutrition and kinesiology through Curves and the Cleveland Clinic, the third largest medical center in the world. While Curves has always offered fitness training through its The newest of the group, Stevens, says it’s the equipment that 30-minute workouts, it recently rolled out Curves Complete, a fully attracted her. “I like the hydraulics of the machines. In a traditional integrated weight loss and weight management solution that includes gym, you have to adjust the machines.” the Curves Fitness program, a customizable meal plan, and one-on- With Curves machines, the harder a person works, the resistance is one coaching and support. greater, like adding weights. Curves Clubs are always staffed with coaches when they are open; “Many women are afraid that working on our machines will bulk all staff members are CPR certified. them up, but it doesn’t. It’s the benefit of strength training…it helps The local owner/operators noted that Curves programs work for any prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes and lowers blood age. For example, the Le Sueur club has members from ages nine to 93. pressure,” Howk said. For locations and hours, go to Curves.com. RVW
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Thirty years ago, a diagnosis of breast cancer was thought of as a virtual death sentence for many women, but since that time significant progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer.
Reduced mortality, less invasive treat- ments, an increased number of survivors and other advancements have their roots in breast cancer research – more than $790 million of it funded by Susan G. Ko- men, the world’s largest breast cancer organization. However, the reality is that breast can- cer is still a serious disease. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held each Octo- ber, brings awareness to the disease and empowers women to take charge of their own breast health. Actions to Reduce Your Risk This year, about 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will Breast cancer can’t be prevented; however, research has shown that be diagnosed among women in the U.S. and nearly 40,000 women there are actions women can take to reduce their risk of developing will die from it. Globally, 1.6 million people will be diagnosed, and breast cancer. 400,000 will die. Despite the increased awareness of breast cancer, Maintain a Healthy Weight – Postmenopausal women who are major myths still abound. Women must remain vigilant against this overweight have a 30 to 60 percent higher breast cancer risk than disease by learning the facts and understanding how they may be those who are lean. able to reduce their risk.
The Myths and Facts on Breast Cancer
Myth: I’m only 35. Breast cancer happens only in older women. Fact: You can still get breast cancer, even without a gene mutation. Fact: While the risk increases with age, all women are at risk for About 90 to 95 percent of women who get breast cancer do not getting breast cancer. have this mutation.
Myth: Only women with a family history of breast cancer get the Myth: Women with more than one known risk factor get breast cancer. disease. Fact: Most women with breast cancer have no known risk factors Fact: Most women who get breast cancer have no family history of except being a woman and getting older. All women are at risk. the disease. However, a woman whose mother, sister or daughter had breast cancer has an increased risk. Myth: You can prevent breast cancer. Fact: Because the causes of breast cancer are not yet fully known, Myth: If I don’t have a mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, I won’t get breast there is no way to prevent it. cancer.
18 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 Add Exercise into Your Routine – Women who get regular physi- cal activity may have a lower risk of breast cancer by about 10 to 20 percent, particularly in postmenopausal women. MammoPad® softens Limit Alcohol Intake – Research has found that women who had two to three alcoholic drinks per day had a 20 percent higher risk of the Mammogram breast cancer. Breastfeed, if you can – Research has shown that mothers who breastfed for a lifetime total of one year (combined duration of experience breastfeeding for all children) were slightly less likely to get breast cancer than those who never breastfed. If the best prevention for breast cancer is early detection, why do so many women delay getting their annual mammogram, or For more information on the facts about breast cancer and what skip it all together? For many women it is the fear of discomfort or you need to reduce your risk, or to find resources in your community, pain that causes them to avoid the exam. But, there is now a way visit Komen.org or call 1-877-GO-KOMEN. RVW to ease the pain and discomfort associated with a mammogram Photos courtesy of Getty Images by using MammoPad® breast cushions. MammoPad breast cushions are soft foam pads that can help relieve the discomfort many women feel during a mammogram. The cushion is placed on the surface of the image detector, pro- A softer, more comfortable viding a softer, more comfortable mammogram. While the breast cushion provides comfort, it does not compromise the image quality, or change the radiation doses needed during a mam- Mammogram mogram. Not all healthcare facilities offer the MammoPad option during mammograms as the cost is an obstacle for many providers. But having the MammoPad available encourages more women to be examined regularly. “The MammoPad breast cushion is softer and warmer than the typical mammography device. Patients are more comfortable, so they seem more receptive to the technologist which makes breast positioning easier. Once a patient’s breast is positioned on the MammoPad, it stays there,” said Melissa Hunt, Radiology Manager at Madelia Community Hospital and Clinic. “It is impor- tant that the patient has a positive experience so they will return Mention this ad for a free gift! annually for their exams.”
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Smoked turkey Apple Sandwich Week 2 CouPon - oct. 14-20 Week 2 CouPon - oct. 14-20 (serves 4) kemp’s 4.5 Gal. Midwest Country ice Cream fare flour All you need: 8 slices Hy-Vee Whole Wheat bakery 5 Lb. bread $4.99 99¢ Bag 1/3 c. apple butter Limit one with coupon. Coupon Good Limit 1. Coupon Good Oct. 14-20, 2013. 1/2 pound Di Lusso™ deli sliced Oct. 14-20, 2013. LU# 518 LU# 519 smoked turkey, divided 4 (1 oz each) slices Havarti cheese 1 large apple, such as Braeburn or Granny Smith, cored and Week 3 CouPon - oct. 21-27 Week 3 CouPon - oct. 21-27 thinly sliced 4 fresh lettuce leaves $1.00 off $1.00 off All you do: Halloween Cupcakes 1. Place bread slices on cutting board. AnY puMpkin 6 Count. Spread apple butter mixture evenly Limit 2. YouR HY-vee Hilltop bAkeRY DepARtMent: Limit 2. on bread slices. Coupon Good Oct. 21-27, 2013 Coupon Good Oct. 21-27, 2013 Left: Baker Manager Tony Friesen LU# 520 LU# 522 Above: Spencer, Alison , Sam & Tony 2. Top each of 4 bread slices with 2 ounces smoked turkey, slice of Havarti cheese, apple slices and lettuce leaf. Top each prepared bread Week 4 CouPon - oct. 28 - nov. 3 Week 4 CouPon - oct. 28 - nov. 3 slice with remaining half of the sliced bread, apple butter side down. Slice DiluSSo SAlADS Midwest Country each sandwich in half and serve. buy one, Get one fare Sugar Selected Varieties 4 Lb. spec Bag RiveRfRont Hilltop fRee 99¢ 410 S. Riverfront Dr. 2010 Adams St. Coupon Good Oct. 21-27, 2013 Limit 1. Coupon Good Oct. 14-20, 2013. Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn LU# 523 LU# 524 507-625-1107 507-625-9070 Recipes RiveRfRont RiveRfRont 410 S. Riverfront Dr. 410 S. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn 507-625-1107 507-625-1107
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RiveRfRont RiveRfRont Jerk turkey burgers 410 S. Riverfront Dr. 410 S. Riverfront Dr. with Mango Slaw Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn 507-625-1107 507-625-1107 All you do: 1 1/2 c. coleslaw mix 1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced Hilltop Hilltop 1/2 c. thinly sliced red bell pepper 2010 Adams St. 2010 Adams St. 6 oz Greek mango yogurt Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn 1 large egg, lightly beaten 507-625-9070 507-625-9070 1/2 c. peeled, chopped apple 1/4 c. whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 c. chopped red onion 1 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 pound ground turkey 4 Hy-Vee baking Stone ciabatta buns, RiveRfRont RiveRfRont split 410 S. Riverfront Dr. 410 S. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn All you need: 507-625-1107 507-625-1107 1. Combine coleslaw mix, diced mango, red bell pepper and yogurt. Cover and chill until serving time. Hilltop Hilltop 2. In a large bowl, combine egg, apple, 2010 Adams St. 2010 Adams St. bread crumbs, red onion, jerk season- Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn ing and cilantro. Add ground turkey; 507-625-9070 507-625-9070 mix well. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. 3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Place patties on lightly-greased grill rack. Cover and grill 14 to 16 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, turn- ing once halfway through grilling. RiveRfRont RiveRfRont 4. Grill buns, cut-sides-down, directly 410 S. Riverfront Dr. 410 S. Riverfront Dr. over medium heat about 2 minutes or Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn until light brown. 507-625-1107 507-625-1107 5. Serve each burger on buns topped with 1/4 cup coleslaw mix. 6. Serve remaining coleslaw on the side. Hilltop Hilltop 2010 Adams St. 2010 Adams St. Nutrition information: Calories: 490; Mankato, Mn Mankato, Mn Carbohydrate: 60g, Fiber: 4g; Protein: 30g; 507-625-9070 507-625-9070 Saturated Fat: 4g, Fat 16g. 22 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 Breast cancer awareness saves lives About a quarter million women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, with nearly 40,000 women dying from the disease annually. On average, a woman who lives to be 90 or older has between a 10 and 15 percent chance of developing breast cancer.
Although prognosis and does allow your doctor to detect breast cancer in its early stages, detection have improved in re- which is important for effective diagnosis and treatment. cent years, awareness, healthy The CDC recommends that women 50 to 74 years old have mam- lifestyle choices and screenings mograms every two years. Women 40 to 49 years old should discuss are still vital to reducing the breast screenings with their health care provider. impact of breast cancer. In addition, a yearly physical exam is a good way to review your Consider this information risk for breast cancer and discuss an appropriate screening sched- to help you better understand ule. And, as always, your health care provider is the best resource for breast cancer: any questions or concerns about your health. Lifestyle changes that promote breast health This October, be breast-conscious and help There are many lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce the raise awareness for breast cancer prevention. risk of breast cancer, such as: Schedule an appointment at your health care n Not smoking. If you smoke, quit immediately. provider today. RVW n Maintaining a healthy weight. If you are at a healthy weight, continue to eat healthy and exercise to maintain it. Are you look- By Katie Thompson, D.O., Mayo Clinic Health ing to drop extra pounds? Get regular exercise and eat a diet rich in System family medicine physician fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Avoid foods high in saturated fat and sugar. n Adopting a physically active lifestyle. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. Get creative and make your workouts fun – a casual sporting activity or working in your garden are per- fectly acceptable forms of exercise. Is it time for your mammogram? n Consuming alcohol in moderation, if at all. Don’t have more than one drink per day. Better yet, avoid alcohol altogether. n Avoiding or limiting the duration of postmenopausal hor- mone therapy. This type of combination hormone therapy may make women more susceptible to breast cancer.
Warning signs According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fifth leading cause of death among women. General warning signs of breast cancer include: n General breast pain n A new lump in the breast n Breast thickening or swelling Mammography starting at age 40 saves lives. n Shift in the breast shape or size n Changes in the nipple, including bloody discharge Mayo Clinic Health System and the American Cancer Society If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your health care recommend women have an annual screening mammogram provider as soon as possible. beginning at age 40. Mammography is an X-ray image of the breast that can detect abnormalities. It’s the most effective Screenings exam for early detection of breast cancer. Detecting breast cancer early is key to the best possible outcome. Undiagnosed breast cancer can lead to serious complications and even death. Call 1-877-412-7575 to schedule yours today. Women should become familiar with their breasts and conduct regular self-exams to ensure there are no lumps or other red flags. A mammogram, or X-ray of the breast, is a proven method of de- termining if you have any breast abnormalities. Although mammo- 302365 grams don’t reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, screening
RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 23 GET MENTAL Training your mind Part II
Our mind has the ability to make us stronger, more muscular, more Use the present tense and phrase the affirmation as if the goal athletic, more powerful, even wealthier and happier! Mental condi- was already accomplished- “I now have a healthy diet that gives me tioning is real. all the strength and energy I require.” By”True strength comes from within.” Change yourself not the other person - “I stay focused on my Last month’s Get Mental article talked about the first two steps in goals and I am unaffected by the behavior of others.” training your mind to help in the goal of a stronger body and happier Do not compare yourself with anyone - “I am in ideal physical and mind. Part II goes further to complete the process. mental condition!” Avoid: “I am in better shape than Herman!” Use action words, and keep it short, simple and powerful - “I take 3. Strength Affirmations & Negative Thought Stop- charge of my thoughts and feelingswhenever I train or compete.” ping: Be realistic, but stretch - “I have the ability and self-discipline The next step is to learn to actively stop any negative thoughts that needed to consistently finish in the top three.” arise and replace them with a positive affirmation. Affirmations are Personalize it and use feeling words (involve emotion) - “I love positive statements used to reinforce that which you want to achieve. the feeling I get from competing at my best!” All of us have negative thoughts of some kind that creep into our Some other examples of effective affirmations that you can use are minds and interfere with our goals, such as “I just can’t look like her listed below: or train like she does. I’ve tried before and failed,” or “I just feel like • I respect, admire and model very successful elite athletes in my whatever effort I do it’s not enough!” Several methods exist to inter- sport / activity! rupt our worrisome or negative thought patterns before they spiral • I enjoy training intensely and my body recovers easily and quickly. out of control. • When I train, I train hard. When I rest, I relax deeply. These methods can include visual, physical or verbal stimulus. One • I create my reality and I create the exact amount of my success. of my favorite techniques, which I have applied with several of my • I am an excellent athlete! I have unlimited performance potential! clients, is the Rubber Band Method. This simply involves wearing an • I am getting bigger and stronger every day. ordinary thick rubber band around your wrist and upon noticing a • I am grateful for all of my athletic successes so far. negative thought enter your mind, ‘snap’ the band on your arm and • I am grateful for my health, my strength, my speed, my power and say the word “Stop!” my abilities! In order to reprogram your subconscious mind, once you have Try to make a list of your own personalized affirmations and read interrupted the distracting or disturbing thought process you must them aloud first thing in the morning and before sleeping in the eve- then replace it with a verbal affirmation. Here are the key principles as ning, or at anytime you wish during the day. Create a feeling of belief well as some examples to consider when creating your own affirma- in your affirmation statements; don’t listen to your doubts. tions: The more frequently you use them the more effective they will be. Be personal - (Use I, me, my, or your first name)- “I am responsible Psychologists estimate that it takes about a month to overwrite our for the intensity of my performance.” old negative programming and establish a new positive pattern in Be positive (do not focus on what you “don’t want”)- “I consistently your brain. Stick with it. strive to competeat the highest level of my potential!”
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24 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 “All we are is the result of what we have thought.” -Buddha
4. Your Daily Mental Conditioning Routine: Visualizations and Affirmations: Repeat your list of affirmations To help you implement these techniques on a regular basis, I have out loud, then take some time to relax and visualize yourself having organized them into a simple daily regimen that you can follow. already achieved your goals and think of how great that makes you Obviously you will include your regular activities as needed. feel. Review your “Mission Statement” and your goals each day as AM Hour Of Power: Make an effort to get out of bed as soon as well. the alarm goes off. Also try to get as much natural sunlight as soon Conclusion as you can each day; open the curtains and look outside. This will Achievements are based not solely on talent and hard physical help to stimulate your RAS (Reticular Activating System) which will conditioning, but on mental strength and a clear vision of where you increase wakefulness. want to go. You need to decide what you want, know why you want Take some deep breaths, choose one affirmation to say out loud, it and develop a strong desire to achieve it. and visualize a positive outcome for the day to come. Rinse with cool Once you have done this, to change your results you must over- water after your shower. write old negative programming and install positive new program- Positive Environment: During your day, try to avoid interacting ming into your subconscious. This is accomplished through tech- or associating with “negative,” non-supportive people. Those who niques such as effective goal setting, positive self-talk (affirmations), put you down, complain often or who view themselves as “victims” and mental imagery (visualization). could hold you back from your success. As you progress you will increase your belief that you will succeed. Rubber Band Method: If you feel a negative, non-supportive Because your beliefs shape your reality, you will be surprised at how thought arising during the day, snap the elastic band on your wrist, quickly you achieve results that you thought and say “Stop!” Immediately after, rub your wrist gently and repeat impossible a few short an “opposite,” supportive affirmation to yourself. months ago. RVW Record Your Successes: At the end of each day, in the evening, write down 5 successes in your journal, regardless of how big or By Jo Ann Radlinger, small they are. This could be anything from ‘hitting a new P.R’. or Certified and Insured ‘winning a contest,’ to something like ‘brushing your teeth in the Fitness Professional morning’.
RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 25 Heather Koffler on a mission for sportswomen
By Ruth Klossner
Heather Koffler is on a mission. She wants to make it easier for women to have local access to products and services that make being a sportswoman more fun. As an avid hunter who grew up around firearms, Koffler has long seen the need for products and services designed for women. That thought is at the forefront of everything she does at River Valley Arms & Ammo, the company she, her dad Steve Anderson, and brother Zach, started five months ago in rural Redwood Falls. “If there’s one thing that made me want to emphasize the women’s aspect, it’s that, when you go to buy hunting clothes, they’re all made for men,” Heather explained. “So, when we started this shop, I said, ‘We will have a women’s section. Pe- riod.’” Although space hasn’t allowed for a clothing section yet, the idea is still alive. It will be implemented when the family takes the next step in its business plan, that of opening a storefront on Highway 71, on their land between Morton and Redwood Falls. “When we build our storefront—which will be sooner, rather than later—I’m looking to expand into that,” Koffler said. In the meantime, Heather, Zach, and Steve have filled one room on the end of the family home with just about everything else that a sportsman would want. That includes handguns and long guns, ammunition, accessories, gun safes, and more. Mounts of the family’s successful hunts are displayed, too. They also use the space to teach classes. “There are a couple aspects to our business,” Heather noted. “People think of hunting, plus there’s the personal protection The second class is Handgun Fundamentals, which, as the name im- aspect. Any time you’re dealing with firearms, training has to be in- plies, concentrates on handguns, which are typically used for personal volved, learning how to handle guns properly. My brother and I are protection. It covers more in detail the ins and outs of handguns. involved in that aspect.” The third class is Permit to Carry, otherwise known as Concealed She went on, “A lot of women are interested, but they’re not sure Carry Weapon, or CCW for short. they want to be learning from their husbands or fathers. So we offer Class sizes are small—both to fit in the shop and to allow for interac- women-only classes. Even if they aren’t looking at hunting tion. or personal protection when they first get “I want people to feel comfortable to involved, a lot of women enjoy ask questions,” Heather said. “We target shooting as it’s a great “A lot of women are interested, will implement some interme- stress reliever.” but they’re not sure they want to be diate and advanced classes River Valley Arms & Ammo with more fieldwork in the offers three different classes learning from their husbands or fathers. future.” several times a month, with Both Heather and Zach are some sessions designated as So we offer women-only classes. certified to teach the classes. women-only. All classes offer both They’re also certified by the DNR to classroom and range elements. offer firearm safety classes for youth and adults. Firearms Fundamentals is the first class, making participants more Those classes are required for anyone born after 1979 to purchase a familiar with rifles, shotguns, and handguns, learning things like how hunting license. to check if a gun is loaded and how to unload it. Heather, Zach, and Steve run the shop together. Since all three have “We get some widows whose husbands had guns. They want to full time jobs, their store hours are currently limited to 5:00 to 8:00 learn about them. It’s a great class for them,” Heather said. p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays.
26 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 With a dream to build a storefront in the field by the highway, they also hope to have an indoor range at some future time. In the meantime, they work hard to offer the products and services that people want and need. With all three having a lifetime of hunting experiences, they know what people are looking for and try to stock it. Heather especially knows the needs of women. She explained, “There’s a unique challenge for women who choose to carry, especially in the summer. When you’re wearing sandals and a dress, there’s no place to carry a waist or ankle holster. Where are you going to carry? That’s been solved by a company that came out with a line of holsters that attach to your bra. I was apprehensive at first, but I’ve been using the Flashbang Holster for three months and it’s very ac- cessible. It tucks up underneath the bra and is extremely comfortable to wear.” She continued, “Another challenge for women is to find a firearm that’s a good fit. River Valley has a variety of handguns to try out, to feel how they fit the hand. We have the right tools so women can protect themselves, the same as a man can. Some guns have a more slender fit. After that, it’s all about personal preference.” River Valley Arms & Ammo invites women to stop by to check things out. They offer a comfortable setting for women to get the feel of things on their own or along with their husbands as many men do accompany their wives when they come, according to Heather. By offering firearm products that people want, and classes to use them properly, the family is able to service their customers completely. “It’s great to be able to help people and be a resource for them. There’s nothing like this from here to Lake Benton in one direction, to Mankato in another, or to St. Cloud,” Heather noted. “If we can make our prices competitive with those places, we can save people money by not having to pay for gas to drive there.” Opening the shop was a lengthy process, requiring a lot of paperwork. The family filed for its LLC in January 2013, developed its business plan, then began the long process of applying for its Federal Firearms License. That is regulated by the ATF and has many hoops to jump through. With licensure in place, the shop then had to line up vendors. That proved to be a challenge, as RVAA was coming on board right in the middle of the firearms industry boom. Since opening in May 2013, business has been good, even with a lim- ited budget for promotion. Offering hunting products and services to others is only natural for a family that has been around it their whole lives. “We’ve always been a hunting family. Zach and I were in the deer stand with dad before we could even hold a firearm,” Heather recalled. “Then, when we turned 12, that was the year we could get our first deer. I got mine right behind the house. I shot it with a .410, with Dad right there.” When bear season opened this year, all three went up opening week- end—and all three filled their tags. Steve and Zach also hunt turkeys and Steve has done exotic hunts, including hunting for Orzx on the White Sands Missile Base in New Mexico. Heather’s husband, Brandy Koffler, is more into bow hunting so Heather expects that their new shop will have an archery department. In the meantime, until that storefront becomes a reality, Heather, Left: Heather Koffler is no stranger to either long guns or hand- Zach, and Steve will continue with their jobs. Heather has two “big girl guns—and she is carrying one of each here. In addition to the jobs”—as marketing director at Bennett Office Technologies, and as a Savage Model 11 .308 she’s holding, she has a handgun stashed in social media strategist at Red Star Creative, both in Willmar. She and a Flashbang holder in the center of her bra. Brandy live in Morgan. Top: Though it’s space is small—in the former family room of Steve is a diesel mechanic and owns Anderson Service & Repair. Zach Heather’s parents’ home—River Valley Arms & Ammo carries a works for Steve as a diesel and small engine mechanic. variety of long guns in an attractive display. To learn more about River Valley Arms & Ammo, check their web page Bottom: A variety of products are available to customers. at rivervalleyarms.com, go to Facebook, or call 507-829-2439. RVW
RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 27 at Sleepy Eye Stained Glass
Photos and story by Ruth Klossner
ike Mason’s shop on Sleepy Eye’s main street may have “She’s the artist of the bunch,” Mason said. “She does a lot of the the largest stock of glass in the upper Midwest, but design work with the new stuff. She has a way with customers…it there’s hardly a piece of stained glass in the entire busi- works out pretty well.” ness. In spite of the business name, Sleepy Eye Stained Sleepy Eye Stained Glass does “just about everything there is to MGlass, Mason and employee Linda Green point out that calling the do” with glass— restoration of church windows, replicating pieces material they work with stained glass is incorrect. that have been lost, creating entirely new pieces, and repairing/re- “Art glass that comes in sheets is what I work with,” Green pointed storing old lamps. out. “It’s a misconception to call it stained glass. Stained glass is glass The restoration of church windows is a major portion of the busi- that’s been painted and fired, with the color absorbed into the glass.” ness, but Mason, Green, and lamp specialist Ron Ubl have tackled just Even with that clarification, don’t be surprised if the words “stained about everything. Sleepy Eye Stained Glass just won the bid to restore glass” occasionally slip out. the Dinehart home in Windom. While that work is mostly restoration, There’s something else that’s unusual about the business that does it will include some new development that will repeat other pieces most of its work with colorful pieces of glass. Owner/operator Mike already in the home. For that, Green will work from measurements of Mason is shade blind. While he’s not color blind, he can’t tell browns the existing pieces. from greens—or grays from some shades of green. He has to see The shop is also creating seven new transom windows for Zion light pass through the glass to know what color he’s working with. Lutheran Church in Ellendale. That process includes getting the Mason also admits to “having no color sense.” measurements or the actual cut out of the openings, working with Those are some of the reasons that Mason and Green are a great the family that’s sponsoring the windows, coming up with a design, team. Green loves color, loves to work with glass, and has a designer’s then having the sponsors come to the shop to assist in picking out eye. the glass. “In this case, we’ll carry over the colors and the lines of windows by the altar in the church,” Green said. “Once I get all it all approved, I’ll start building.” Linda has plenty of glass to pick from when she’s working on a project. The shop has the biggest selection of glass for miles around—more than 10,000 pieces in at least 5,000 colors. “We have the largest selection of stained glass between Lake Mich- igan and Montana,” Mason said. “That’s what my customers tell me.” Repair work is becoming a bigger part of the shop’s work as “Tif- fany Style Stained Glass” becomes more popular on the market. “It’s actually made in China,” Linda said. “It’s beautiful glass, often used in lamp shades, though they’re not very well made. Our repair work has gone way up because of these shades. The lead melts when people put 100-watt bulbs in. We can’t compete with the Chinese, but we can repair their work.” Both Green and Ubl came to work at the shop as a result of classes they took from Mason. “I had a stained glass duck with a broken neck. I took it to Mike, when he was still in his old shop. When I asked him to fix it, he said no, that I could do it myself,” Green said of her first encounter. “I took a class in 1992 and I was hooked. I liked working with my hands.” Green continued to take classes. Then, when Mason moved the shop to his main street location in downtown and needed help, she became an employee.
28 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 “She walked in one day to buy supplies, and I offered her a job,” Mason said. That was 13 years ago and Linda says there hasn’t been a day that she didn’t want to come to work. Ubl, a retired electrician, also came to work at the shop after taking a community education class from Mason. He’s been at the shop, part-time, off and on, for 30-plus years. location resulted in more exposure and more traffic—and in Green “He’s my take it apart and put it back together guy,” Mason said. and Ubl working in the business. Ubl especially enjoys restoring and rebuilding lamps. He likes Classes are now taught in the shop, five nights a week, from 7:00 to scrounge for old lamps and lamp parts at auctions. One of his to 10:00 p.m. Instead of Mike driving to them, students come to favorite projects was a fancy chandelier that arrived in three boxes. the shop from the Twin Cities, Brookings, Blue Earth, Fairmont, and “That was fun to work on. It came from an auction. Someone had many places in between. disassembled it. It had teardrops from large to small. When I got it “I like students to be at least 13 years old, but one started with back together, we hung it in the window. A guy walked by, came in, his mom at nine. The oldest, I believe, was 84. Every student starts asked the price, and wrote a check. We had to build a crate to ship out making an ugly angel out of clear glass. They learn to cut, grind, it to Phoenix.” solder, and foil—all the basics, It was another auction, many everything they need to know— years ago, that launched Mason “I made all the mistakes myself on that angel,” Mike said. “Some into the stained glass business are left here as orphans but most in the first place. While working and learned how to cure them. I saved get taken home. I recommend for Del Monte in Illinois, Mike my students a lot of time, not having that the students look at them bought a box of broken stained again at the end of the 10-week glass at an auction. Soon after, he to make those mistakes themselves” class, to see if they’ve improved.” was transferred to Sleepy Eye and Students get 10 punches on a thought he should do something —Mike Mason card—good for one night a week with the glass. He got a “handy for three hours. Although that dandy booklet” on stained glass. 10-week class gives students After his first “quite primitive” project, Mason took some classes the basic skills to go ahead on their own, students frequently keep in Mankato, and was soon teaching classes in area towns. coming, buying 10 more punches. “I made all the mistakes myself and learned how to cure them. I “One gal has been here seven years and doesn’t intend to quit,” saved my students a lot of time, not having to make those mistakes Mike said with a chuckle. “All levels come the same night. Begin- themselves,” Mason said. ners can see what more advanced students are doing.” During the early years, Mike took to the road, teaching classes Just like the students who take classes, Mason’s work covers a five nights a week in Redwood Falls, New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, Fairfax, wide area. Morgan, and St. James…all while working full days for Del Monte. “We’re not just Sleepy Eye or Minnesota. Many people don’t real- From 1980 to 2000, Mason’s hobby business was located in an ize that,” Green pointed out. “Mike has pieces all over the country. We’ve had customers from Texas to Saskatchewan, Canada.” older home in Sleepy Eye. A move to the downtown main street s Linda’s work has even travelled internationally.
RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 29 “Some visitors from England wanted something from here. After seeing our work, they sent measurements for a piece, then came back six months later and hand-carried it back,” Mike said. Green told about another piece that was especially meaningful to her. About three years ago, a father and daughter from Min- neapolis stopped in, bringing photos of a quilt their wife/mother had made and entered in a contest put on by the American Can- cer Society. The quilt won, was shown at the Mall of America, then auctioned off. The father and daughter asked Linda to create a glass piece of the quilt, which was so meaningful as it represented the woman, her mother, four sisters, and other family members. The father and daughter picked up the piece just before Christ- mas, and gave it to her for Christmas. “She came in to our shop in January. She told me that, when she opened it, all she could do was cry. She told me the story of the family members…it was really nice talking to her, to know your work is appreciated,” Linda said. Like Linda and Ron, Mike’s wife Katelyn is another former student. She took her first community education class from him more than three decades ago and has made and sold stained glass work since. They were married five years ago. Katelyn makes molds for pieces that Mike uses to replace bro- Top left: Shop owner Mike Mason specializes in restoring old glass ken curved panels in lamps and also designs and makes Dichroic pieces, especially church windows. Glass Jewelry. The specialty glass is layered and fired in a kiln. Top right: With an eye for color and creativity, employee Linda Green When asked to describe the most unusual job the shop has creates most of the new pieces at Sleepy Eye Stained Glass. A former done, Green and Ubl immediately thought of ‘Kevin O’sullivan’S student of owner Mike Mason, Green came to work at the shop when it Irish Pub’ in Okoboji, Iowa. Tom Bedell, the son of the Berkley Fish- ing Equipment founder Berkley Bedell, built probably the largest moved to 135 Main Street East in 2000. house ever built in Iowa—22,000 square feet. It has a pub for 250 Above: The glass specialists at Sleepy Eye Stained Glass. From left: people in the basement. To get the pub just right, Bedell took the Mike and Katelyn Mason, Ron Ubl, and Linda Green. contractor, architect, and cabinetmaker to Ireland. That cabinet- From Previous pages: maker brought Sleepy Eye Stained Glass in to put the glass in the The Christmas Star is a popular piece at Sleepy Eye Stained Glass. doors of his cabinets. With more than 10,000 sheets of art glass, in 5,000 colors, there’s a While Mason plans to continue to enjoy his hobby and run the piece of glass for every project at Sleepy Eye Stained Glass. Hundreds of business as long as he can get up and down the steps to the base- antique lamps—nursed back to health by Ron Ubl—along with lamp ment, Green is concerned about the future of the business. parts are also available at the shop. “This is an absolute treasure,” she said. “My big concern is that Katelyn Mason creates beautiful Dichroic Jewelry using a layering Mike is 74. I’m 64. What happens to this big treasure, what hap- process, then firing the pieces in a kiln. pens to his knowledge? That’s frightening.” RVW
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Diana Hedges couldn’t contain her excitement then…and she Although Diana and Lyle were only looking for storage space to can’t contain it now. house their antique collections at the time, their longtime dream of “Then” is the day she and husband Lyle Hoofnagle first saw the opening their own antique store came to fruition sooner, rather than building that now houses their antique store on Gibbon’s main later, once they purchased the already restored building. street. She nearly jumped up and down with excitement in front of “We’d been talking for more than 20 years that we wanted to ‘play the realtor who had listed the property—something she realizes she store,’” Diana said with a laugh. shouldn’t have done. Although Diana was still a year away from retiring from her po- “We saw the ‘For Sale’ sign in the window and fell in love with the sition as director of the Edina Arts Center, the couple opened Bad building as soon as we saw it,” Diana recalls. “We were so impressed Dog Antiques in November 2010. Then—as now—it’s an occasional with the maple floors, the high ceilings, the history of the building, store, always open the first weekend of the month, and other times and the incredible amount of work that [former owners] Rita and by chance. Dennis Nau had already put into it.” With a lifetime of collections on hand, and access to more through Lyle’s work of conducting antique and moving sales, the couple al-
32 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 ways has a large stock of items for sale—and more in storage. They have things for the casual collector as well as those who are much more serious about finding unique items. With a store name of Bad Dog Antiques and Other Attractions, the stock includes antiques, vintage, retro, and everything in between. “We tend to be middle of the road,” Diana said. “Some things run in the thousands of dollars and other things go for a quarter.” There’s something for everyone—glass, pottery, kitchen, military items, coins, sports memorabilia, books, woodcarvings, ribbon, card-making supplies, hand-made recycled pa- pers, jewelry, cameras, and assorted oddities including a carousel horse. Diana’s love of water colors led to the store’s most unique collection, more than 400 tin watercolor boxes from England and the United States. Attractively displayed, the boxes cover several walls in the back room, with items dating from 1894 to 1996. “The graphics really show what was going on at the time they were made,” Diana offered. “ Some are filled with paint, others are completely empty.” The boxes are popular—both with collectors as well as decorators who want to emphasize a particular theme, such as western. The store sells a lot of musical instruments and has a very attractive display of them—large and small—in the middle of the store. Buttons for sewing are another popular item, with some customers s spending hours going through the 2,000 buttons on hand. Cigar
At left: Diana Hedges and Lyle Hoofnagle welcome visitors to Bad Dog Antiques in Gibbon the first weekend of the month—or other times by chance or appointment. Though they live in Edina, the couple spends about three-fourths of their weekends in Gibbon. Left: Located on Gibbon’s Main Street, Bad Dog Antiques is “protected” by a pair of lions that Lyle Hoofnagle got through his estate and moving business. Maybe they’re “bad dogs” incognito? Top: Musical items are grouped in an area in the middle of the store and include instruments of every type, along with a wide variety of accessories. Right: If only the items could talk, what stories they’d tell! There’s something for everyone among the displays at Bad Dog Antiques and Other Attractions. Right: “Steampunk” refers to mechanical and industrial and includes items just as they were used, as well as items com- bined to make new things. Right: The nearly 400 paint boxes that Diana Hedges has collected are attractively displayed on several walls in the back room of Bad Dog Antiques and Other Attractions. Though they’re a collection, the boxes are for sale.
RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 33 boxes and a variety of findings to glue on them to make treasure Customers are impressed with the store’s wide aisles and neat boxes are also available. displays. Hoofnagle and Hedges commented that the store attracts more “One thing I’m adamant about is that I keep the aisles open for men than women. That might be due to Lyle’s wheelchairs and strollers. I keep the aisles wide. It could be me roll- interest in and collections of antique tools. ing in one of these days,” Diana said with a laugh. Hoofnagle was a tool and die maker She added, “Sometimes people come in and stay for hours. They until starting his estate and moving say, ‘This isn’t a store, it’s a museum.” sale business. A member of the Lyle commented, “For us, this is the lake home without the lake.” Though Midwest Tool Collectors Asso- Diana describes the business this way. “This is my Chapter 2. I feel I ciation for nearly three decades, have another 10 to 15 years to live Chapter 2 and just have fun. What the name Lyle has been gathering the old a luxury to be my own boss…maybe I just have too much fun. We may be tools, especially woodworking have a written business plan. Number one of eight is to have fun. tools, over the years and offers When we stop having fun, we’ll quit.” “Bad Dog,” some for sale. To that, customer Karen Farrell responded, “This is the kind of Tool and die making has also store where you can do that. It’s easy to support this place.” the shopping influenced another section of Diana and Karen noted that there’s a serious side to antiquing, the store, one that reflects me- too, in the form of preservation, education, ecology, and recycling. is good! chanical and industrial items, and “Preservation and appreciation of history is one of the most that Diana calls “steampunk.” Using important things,” Hedges said. “Kids are amazed by the history of items restored from the dumpster at things, like rotary phones and Viewmasters.” a tool and die place, Hedges inserted She added, “It goes to that recycling thing, too, buying something small compasses and made unique collect- that’s useable and good quality and using it.” ibles. Other recycled steampunk items are made There’s nothing too serious about the shop’s name, however. from coffee can lids and such. Diana tells its origin this way. “Lyle kept bringing home more Lyle and Diana are big supporters of the Gibbon Reds baseball and more treasures. We live in a small funky old house in Edina and team and salvaged the team’s old scoreboard when a new one was I kept saying, ‘enough already.’ Lyle would give me that look that put up. reminded me a dog that did something wrong…but you have to “We have it hanging on the wall. It’s for sale for the first $100,000 love them regardless.” donation to restore the old Gibbon city building, with no cut to Bad Lyle added, “It’s surprising how many people like the name. They Dog. We’re doing it as a community service,” Diana said. can remember it.” Then there’s the kids’ area where the younger set can try out some “And it’s not uppity,” Diana chimed in. of Diana’s creations, including handmade and painted ring toss toys Though the name may be “Bad Dog,” the shopping is good! And, and ball rolls with marbles. The items are made from recycled wood, although Iowa natives Lyle and Diana had never been to Gibbon frames, magnets, beads, and pipe cleaners. before the day they saw that “For Sale” sign, they plan to move to With such a variety of items, it’s no wonder that Diana and Lyle town full time at some point in the future. spend a lot of time in researching online, on eBay, at antique sales, For now, Bad Dog is open the first weekend (Saturday 11 am-5 pm and more. They check out the asking price for items and use them and Sunday noon to 4 pm) of every month. Diana and Lyle spend for reference. many other weekends at the shop so “by chance” is pretty likely, too. “Lyle has all the details and history of the items and loves to visit To find out when they’re in Gibbon, call 952-381-4555. with people about them,” Diana said. With local concertina, button accordion, and harmonica players Art classes—for the fun of it, to make people feel good about stopping by to play, the store’s atmosphere is “a little like the old themselves—are in future plans. general store, without the old potbelly stove,” according to Diana. Support from the community has been positive, with many RVW people coming in to buy one-of-a-kind gifts. Young people love the unique vintage jewelry that the store offers.
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RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 35 Love on the Prairie by Nicole Helget Allergies, Mosquito Bites, and Other Things that Itch
While we are capable of lengthy and Is there a reason you have to have me share in your sleep ❤ robust verbal disagreements and cutting, deprivation and bad mood?” vile, and pointed insults, Nate and I are also I, upon reading this nonverbal communication, said: “Why skilled in the delicate dance of eye-bickering, don’t you go upstairs, so I can work down here?” I smacked which involves no verbal exchange whatsoever a coffee mug onto the counter. He continued to look at me, outside of audible sighs or muffled guffaws. Eye-bickering but his eye changed just a bit so that it now asked, “What’s Winvolves raising and lowering, leveling and squaring of the the matter with you?” I barked, “Archie’s been up since 5:30, eyebrows. It involves squinting to various degrees of loathing, and I was up with Gordie earlier.” He stood and pulled the bulging in incomprehensible disbelief, and blinking with ex- comforter and pillow from the couch and tucked them under aggerated pause. Eye-bickering involves disgusted, sideways his arm. He walked past me to head upstairs. He eyed me one glares and full-on, lion stares. more time and com- No worries, though. This municated something installment isn’t a facsimile of A natural side effect of teaching that isn’t printable. February’s weepy tissue. A lot A natural side effect of the time, Nate and I speak Composition classes for so many years is of teaching Composi- a much sweeter language to tion classes for so one another with our eyes, that we’re both extremely well rehearsed many years is that looks that say, “Hey. You’re we’re both extremely not so bad, I guess” or “I’m still { in building a powerful argument } well rehearsed in attracted to you even if you do building a powerful have a snake tongue half the argument, and we’re time.” both extremely unforgiving of the different types and levels The other morning I stormed downstairs at 6:00 am to of argument fallacies, which are arguments based on faulty start my day. Nate was asleep on the downstairs couch, emotional, ethical, or logical points. This lesson is a serious the only place a person can sleep with any hope of getting component of the class and ultimately helps the students consecutive hours of shut-eye in this house. Upon seeing develop their final paper each semester, the Persuasive Argu- him asleep on the couch, disdain and jealousy for his restful ment, which is my favorite paper to teach, which will come night immediately filled me up. I swelled with vindictiveness. as no surprise to anyone who knows me well. To be honest, I forgot the many nights that he is the one to tend to the I like to argue, not aggressively but intelligently or calmly nocturnal boys, Archie and Gordie. I shoved around the coffee or reasonably, if possible. I should say I like to debate. I like pot and scraped the Folgers tin. I rummaged around in the to thoroughly research a topic or person, form an informed dishwasher, rattling silverware and banging pots out of the opinion, and attempt to persuade others into, at the very way in search of unneeded utensils. I blew my nose, cleared least, reviewing my position. I probably should have been a my throat, and sighed with great gusto. Finally, Nate opened preacher. Or a lawyer. one of his eyes and looked at me. It was a look that said, “Yes. Nearly every semester, the Fallacies of Argument lesson, I see and hear that you are up. I wonder if there’s a reason which labels and gives examples of types of logical fallacies, you have to make an announcement of it that wakes me up. inevitably ends with some student suddenly raising his eyebrows in “Oh!” or “Aha!” or blinking and slumping back
36 RIVER VALLEY WOMAN | october • 2013 in a chair as though he’s been hit. I’ve had a is the one and only way. This is the one and only truth.), Ad Hominem (This student claim his wife used faulty logic on him person shoplifted a pencil when he was 8, so he’s not qualified to be a judge), to buy her a diamond bigger than he could Generalization (I once saw Nate golf on a Sunday, so he must golf every afford. He said she said that the ring was a Sunday), Faulty Cause and Effect (Because a fly landed on the counter before symbol of how much she meant to him, a the egg timer went off, a fly landing on the counter causes the eggs to be physical representation of how much he loved done), Circular Reasoning (You can’t give me a C because I’m an A student.) her. So. He went out and bought her a gigantic Straw Man (“I’m running for Commander in Chief, not Entertainer in Chief,” a rock far, far, far out of his financial wherewithal. la’ T. Paw), Faulty Analogy (Sonja Morgan from “Real Housewives of New York” “She acted like it was buy her the ring to will never be Bethenny Frankel! Never!). prove I loved her or don’t buy her the ring and OK. Many, many more Fallacies of Argument exist, but you’re not here for prove I didn’t,” he said. a Composition lesson. The point here is that Nate and I are well-versed in the “That,” I said, “is called a ‘fake either/or’ or NAMES for these illogical positions. And, being able to name something is a ‘false duplicity,’ pretending as though there are powerful advantage, but not if both people have the same advantage. only two choices when there are actually a lot For instance, if I might say, “Hey, I’ve been carrying the 30 pound, teething, more.” insatiable, bottomless suck of energy around all day, so why don’t you go get Another student said he recently had a boss groceries.” He might say, “Those two things aren’t comparable. (False Anal- who got mad at him for being late. The boss ogy)” said, “Well since you can’t be on time that must If he says to me, “The last time I tried to be nice and get out of your hair mean you don’t want the job.” while you had PMS, you bit my head off,” I might note that his idea of “getting “Yep,” I said. “Also a false duplicity. Or maybe out of my hair” was going golfing with his brothers and leaving me with all closer to a Non Sequitur. Either way, it’s a type the kids for the afternoon which was the real reason I bit his head off. (Faulty of illogical reasoning. But that doesn’t mean Cause and Effect). you shouldn’t be on time for work.” If he asks me to quit leaving my hair products and straightener on the “Right,” the student said. “But being late bathroom counter, I might say, “Oh yeah. I’m so awful. I’m just the worst didn’t mean I didn’t want the job.” housekeeper. I’m just a walking safety hazard.” To which he might reply, “Yeah,” I said. “Gotcha.” “That’s not what I said or suggested. I just asked you to pick your sh@# up I’ve had a student claim her mom off the counter. (Straw Man)” used faulty logic to convince her You can probably see why it’s easier for us to sometimes fight silently. I into majoring in a degree the wonder, once in a while, what it would be like to be married to someone student had no interest in. more…submissive? relaxed? peaceful? Because sometimes I really feel like I“Mom told me I’d never get a job, I’d be puking up a good ten minutes of fallacious arguments just to get them broke, and have to go on welfare if I didn’t off my chest, just to get rid of that volcanous bile of bitterness, frustration, major in nursing,” this girl said. exhaustion, whatever, from within me. Would I like it if there were a man out “That’d be a type of logical fallacy called the there who would just take it? Would I like it if there were a man out there who slippery slope,” I told her. “Parents love to use would be awestruck by or fearful of my ability to whirl up a vacuous, verbose that one. I use it myself. For instance, I might argument that really made no sense? say to my sons, ‘If you don’t take a shower, Hmmm. Probably not. you’ll smell bad and all your friends will avoid When he gets home, maybe I’ll charm him you and you’ll become a reclusive depressant. in an Elizabeth Taylor way and say something See?’” nice or suggestive with my eyes. If he brings The students all saw. the groceries, that is. The point is that the Fallacies of Argument lesson ALWAYS results in at least some students Nicole Helget, author of several books including The Turtle Catcher, was called looking at their personal lives in a fresh way, “the most promising Minnesota writer in a recognizing moments when they’ve been generation” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. railroaded by faulty logic or have used logical She lives in North Mankato with her family. fallacies to coerce others into doing what they For more information, go to wanted. Some others include Dogmatism (This nicolehelget.blogspot.com.
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