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Simply Stylish Are you ready to hit the “refresh” button?

By Samantha Erickson

13 Maggie Fossum Mother’s Day make over. By Elizabeth Harris

FOOD AND WINE 17 Gardenaire Handcrafted organic fruit and herb concoctions. By Cindy Mennenga

27 Berries and Ice Cream A classic midsummer treat. By Emily Watkins

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 11 Getting Stuck Using acupuncture to relieve pain, cure disease and improve health.

By Alissa Cornell

35 On the Bike, Off-Road Trails Mountain biking in Minnesota. By Holly Galbus

HOME AND GARDEN 25 Handy Gal’s Guide to Home Maintenance End-of-summer to-do list. By Cindy Mennenga

31 In Full Bloom Summer garden parties, tours and fairs. By Cindy Mennenga

32 100-Year-Old Farmhouse Retains original character and charm. By Trish Amundson

TRAVEL 36 She’s Going Places A personal perspective on traveling solo. By Kristin Hoefling

38 Late Summer Festivals Plainview Corn on the Cob Days and Kellogg Watermelon Festival. By Holly Galbus

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE 42 A Tale of Two Sisters A dad cherishes time with his daughters. By John Sievers

LET’S GET PERSONAL

14 Transgenderism A parent’s perspective. By Erin Pagel

22 Rochester Women Magazine Empowering women to live passionately.

In every issue 5 From the Editor 6 In the Know 24 Marketplace 40 Calendar Events 41 Advertisers Index

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2 HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED “WHAT IF…?” absolutely YOU HAVE! We all have. “What if I moved to …?” “What if I wouldn’t have …?” “What if I would have …?” “What would it be like to …?” The list of possibilities can go on and on. We don’t want to dwell in the “what if ’s”, but sometimes, they can be a positive motivation for our inner spirit and passions. Using these “what if ’s” can be an amazing starting point for attaining our personal goals in our careers, self-development, finances, social activities, travel, etc. Just remember to spend time on the positive ones! There is always a little bit of risk (not to mention fear) in the element of pursuing these goals. Remember, you don’t fail, you learn. Sometimes, you learn more than you ever wanted to know.

I’m going to share my “what if I didn’t…”. Many told me not to. This is my story about “what if I didn’t pursue the career that I really had a passion and a natural talent for?” I guess you could say that I am lucky that I did. I am blessed to be able to share my passion and have it as my career as well. I have been in this industry for 25 years and I’m currently 46. I truly love my career choice and the opportunities it has given me. I have been able to be a trusted part of many people’s lives. I have owned one of my businesses for 18 years and another for 2 years. I really struggled with the stereotype of my career choice. When I was 21, I took the road of less-traditionally-bragged about by parents. I went to a Trade School…Yep, sure did. Even being the girl who loved math and science in high school and in my college courses, I still had a great desire to want to become a Cosmetologist. “You’re going to do what?... but you’re good in school…you’ll never make any money … you’re too smart …you should be a nurse, a teacher, anything but a ‘HAIRDRESSER’…!” UGH!! There are so many negative stereotypes of becoming a hairdresser and working in many other trades. I’m here to tell you that you or your loved one can be successful, happy, and self-supporting by training in the trades. You will have to work for it. If you don’t like to use your body or have great customer service skills, training in the trades might not be for you. But if that sounds like your thing, you can have a lifetime career that you will thoroughly enjoy. For the families and friends, I’m hoping that you can support the people in your lives who choose a career in the trades industry (you will need these people)! Cosmetologists/Estheticians, Massage Therapists, Plumbers, Electricians, Mechanics, Medical Technicians, Skilled-Construction workers, Culinary (everyone loves to eat), and so many more… If you are wanting a satisfying career, I highly suggest checking out your local Trade/Career Schools. Many traditional and non-traditional students can qualify for financial aid for their training by filling out a FASFA to see if they are eligible. Also, check into scholarships that the school may provide. Happy career planning! Jessica Amos, Owner- Hair Studio 52 and The Salon Professional 4 July/August 2018 RWmagazine.com Academy, Rochester

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I recently traveled to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands as a part of the first Adult and Continuing Education travel seminar through Winona State University. Dr. Tamara Berg, director of Women’s and Gender Studies at Winona State University, organized the trip based on the course she has been teaching for more than 12 years. She has developed invaluable connections on St. Croix to help students—and now voluntourists—immerse themselves in the history, culture and tropical island lifestyle. While hiking through the forest we learned about the plant-life as well as the history of enslaved African laborers from St. Croix ecologist Olasee Davis. Mistreatment of African slaves in the Caribbean St. Croix Travel Seminar 2018 group at Point Udall, islands occurred concurrently with indigenous eastern most point of United States on St. Croix USVI. people of our area being forced off their land. Emancipation of the Caribbean islands began in the early 1800s and not until July 3, 1878, on St. Croix. In this issue of Rochester Women magazine, you can learn more about Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota history (page 19). It is our privilege to share their story and tell you more about their successful business known as the “Island.” These days Treasure Island is much more than a casino, it’s a place for the whole family to get-away and have fun not-so-far-away. July finds us at the tail end of strawberry season in southeastern Minnesota, while midsummer berries will arrive soon. Despite her loss of memory Jorrie with her daughter Tiffany and due to Alzheimer’s, my grandma would tell us about Olasee Davis after a hike. how she loved to eat fresh-picked raspberries with ice cream as a child in Michigan. I remember going to Bridgeman’s as a child and ordering a malt or shake in a tall glass, served with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Read about and make some of your own berries and ice cream memories (page 27). Summer is a busy time of year as you will see in this issue of Rochester Women with garden parties, tours, fairs (page 31) and festivals (page 38). I hope you do something that makes you happy each and every day like we Rochester Women do (page 22). Try to stay cool during the dog days of summer. Thank you to our advertisers who give us the One of Jorrie’s most memorable conversations of the opportunity to do what we love (write, photograph trip to St. Croix was her friend George explaining and design) for Rochester Women magazine (see “mansplaining” during dinner at Savant. (l): Nora Dix, page 22). Together we are “empowering women to Dr. Tamara Berg and Alyssa Bressler (r): George Eckman, Jorrie and Tiffany Hansen. live passionately!”

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I CAN PADDLE! SOCIAL STEPS Select Fridays, June - August Rochester Downtown Alliance invites the community to come out, get their groove on, learn something new, and connect downtown. Free dance lessons 7-8 p.m. followed by open dancing 8-9:30 p.m., Peace Plaza, open to the public, programming by Dahl Dance Center. For more information about Social Steps visit www.DowntownRochesterMN.com.

Sat., July 14, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Root River State Water Trail

I CAN CAMP! Sat., July 21–Sun., July 22, Whitewater State Park

I CAN FISH! Sat., July 14, 10 a.m.-12p.m., Forestville Mystery Cave State Park Sun., July 22 and Sun. Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m., Whitewater State Park

ARCHERY IN THE PARKS 45TH STOCKHOLM ART FAIR Fine Art and Live Music Sat., July 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Stockholm Art Fair, a juried fine arts show, will be held, rain or shine, in Stockholm, Wisconsin, against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Pepin. Over 106 artists from five states will be at the Village Park showing and selling their fine arts and crafts. Plan to come early, stay late, and bring the whole family. stockholmartfair.org

Sat. Aug. 11, Whitewater State Park All programs are free, but a vehicle permit is required to enter all Minnesota state parks ($7/day or $35/year). For more information and registration dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ ican/index.html.

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Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 2-5 Wheelchair Family Camp Good Earth Village goodearthvillage.org/familycamp Fri.-Sun., July 27-29 Family Camp Eagle Bluff eagle-bluff.org Fri.-Sun., Aug. 3-5 Becoming and Outdoors Family Camp Victory campvictory.com Fri. Aug. 31–Mon., Sept. 3 Family Camp

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JEANI DRISCOLL LIVE Singer and songwriter Jeani Driscoll will be celebrating her 56th birthday the week of July 22. A little over a year ago, she was battling Bell's Palsy (paralysis of half the face). Now she is doing something she has always wanted to do: play in her own band. She hopes to encourage others with her story. Follow Driscoll on Facebook at Singing in the Shower or contact Jeani Driscoll at 701-317-6487 or thrivesong@gmail.com. Jeani Driscoll and her husband Steve Driscoll will be performing at The Granary in Lanesboro on Sunday, July 22, 2-4 p.m. She will be performing with Jason McKenzie at Five West on Saturday, August 4 and Friday, August 24, 7-10 p.m.

WOMEN CARING FOR THE LAND: CONSERVATION CONVERSATIONS Wed., Aug. 15, 3:30-6 p.m., Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW Are you a female farmland owner with 40 acres or more? Would you like to learn more about caring for your land and protecting your investment? Attend a free conservation workshop to discuss new practices that enhance and sustain soil—and other natural resources—as well as improve your bottom line. This women-only course also covers strategies for talking to and working with tenant farmers and management companies, including how to incorporate conservation into lease agreements. Agriculture professionals from various agencies will share information and resources to help you reach your legacy goals. Light refreshments served. To register visit enewingthecountryside.org/women_in_ag or call Grace at 612-520-1675.

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Simply Stylish

ARE YOU READY TO HIT THE “REFRESH” BUTTON? BY SAMANTHA ERICKSON

F YOU’VE BEEN FEELING LESS THAN INSPIRED BY YOUR WARDROBE LATELY, JILL SWANSON HAS JUST WHAT YOU NEED TO LOOK LIKE A MILLION BUCKS WITHOUT SPENDING IT. AS AN IMAGE COACH, CLOTHING STYLIST, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND AUTHOR, SWANSON HAS BEEN HELPING WOMEN AND MEN IN ROCHESTER AND BEYOND FEEL EMPOWERED THROUGH THEIR PERSONAL STYLE AND WARDROBE CHOICES FOR 35 YEARS.

What keeps Jill so passionate? According to Swanson, it’s seeing her clients make positive changes outside that transform into positive changes inside. In addition to providing personal consultations, Swanson has served as keynote speaker and presenter for companies large and small regarding image awareness and team communication. Hormel Foods and IBM are just two high-profile names on a list of hundreds who have sought Jill out for inspiration and practical advice.

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FABULOUS AND AFFORDABLE Swanson knows a thing or two about how small changes can transform how people see themselves and are perceived by others. Her new book “Simply Stylish: Look Great, Spend Less” promises to deliver everything you ever wanted to know about looking your best. With eight no-nonsense and easy-toconnect-with chapters, you’ll soon be an expert on how to flatter your figure on even the smallest budget.

“Buy a woman an outfit, and you dress her for a day. Teach a woman how to shop, and you dress her for a lifetime,” Swanson shares in her book. Her goals are simple: Buy what you love and save money in the process. To help you shop like a pro, she shares secret tips as to where, when and how to shop at all types of stores.

BREAKING IT DOWN If you like the idea of reassessing your style but are overwhelmed with where to start, this book is for you. Swanson has more than a few tips to help women shape up their wardrobe and reinvent their lives. The book begins with an inspirational chapter about what fashion is and what it is not, inviting readers to create their own look and feel comfortable in their own skin versus simply following trends. “Don’t buy something just because it’s in style, especially if it doesn’t fit,” Swanson says. Instead, she recommends seeking out pieces that fit well in a color that lights you

up. By taking this approach, all of the subsequent tips Swanson provides throughout the book are truly timeless. Visual learners are also in luck! This full-color, fully illustrated book has multiple before and after examples in addition to step-by-step instructions to guide you through impeccable styling for any occasion, whether you’re dressing for function, fashion, passion or reaction. Most notably, Swanson perfectly balances her style advice with the importance of working on your inner beauty as well. “That is the beauty that lasts. That’s what people will remember,” Swanson adds.

SEASONALLY STYLISH One major challenge of living in Minnesota is keeping up with the changing seasons. While you might be ready to break out the shorts and flip flops, Swanson has practical but important advice on dressing appropriately. Light layers and versatile accessories are perfect for warm days that quickly cool after the sun sets. A patterned scarf casually tied around your purse easily becomes a stylish wrap draped around your shoulders when it gets chilly. If you’re ready to find your best look without breaking the bank, find Swanson’s newest book, “Simply Stylish: Look Great, Spend Less,” at JillSwanson.com.

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Acupuncture services are offered at Rejuvenate Spa in Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.

Getting Stuck

USING ACUPUNCTURE TO RELIEVE PAIN, CURE DISEASE AND IMPROVE HEALTH

BY ALISSA CORNELL PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN FAGAN

’M A RECOVERING SEEKER OF LOGIC AND RATIONAL ARGUMENTS AND SUPPRESSOR OF FEELINGS. I USED TO BE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO FEARED THE UNKNOWN, THINKING THERE HAD TO BE A LOGICAL, SCIENTIFIC ANSWER FOR EVERYTHING. THIS IS NOT TO SAY THAT I NEVER RELY ON MY HEAD OR NO LONGER EXPERIENCE THAT FEAR OF NOT KNOWING.

My journey over the past eight years has taught me to find balance, to let some of the “knowing” go and feel my way forward. It started with a medical mystery, which led me on a quest for answers in the modern medical world. Eventually, my journey led me to a different type of healer: those who draw upon the wisdom of the heroes of the past, the spiritual realm and source energy. It led me to several alternative methods in the health and wellness arena, including acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ACUPUNTURE Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest healing modalities, dating back nearly 2,200 years in recorded history. The development of the art of Chinese acupuncture is credited to three founders. The first was, Fu Xi, an innovator said to have created nine types of needles. The second was, Shen Nong, who discovered the curative nature of herbs. And the third was, Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor, who emphasized medicine and acupuncture. These were not the needles we know today—not even close. Originally made from polished and sharpened stone (bian shi) or bone and later bronze and other metals, these needles were thick and heavy. As acupuncture evolved, practitioners utilized channels and collaterals (now also called meridians) for needle placement, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Based on yin-yang and the five elements, acupuncture recognizes that health of the human body is maintained through holistic balance with itself and the environment. In the 1700s the popularity of acupuncture declined, seemingly due to the ease of treatment with herbal medicines. People moved away from the pain of acupuncture. Political unrest and the spread of modern Western medicine RWmagazine.com July/August 2018 11

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Alissa Cornell receives acupuncture treatment for acute pain, inflammation and energy balancing.

HOW ACUPUNCTURE WORKS The basic tenet for Chinese medicine is that there is a life energy flowing throughout the body which is called “qi” (pronounced “chee”). Qi, or energy, flows through the body via meridians that connect the major organs and tissues. Ancient texts describe every part of the musculoskeletal system and its relation to a main meridian and associated sub-meridians. Through these pathways, every part of the body is associated with a certain internal organ and can be affected by an imbalance with that organ. Acupuncture works by puncturing these points to regulate the flow of the blood and qi. When qi is flowing naturally, the body is in a healthy balanced state. Pain, disease and other health issues occur when there is blockage or stagnation of qi. Based on your symptoms, your acupuncturist will locate specific points for needle placement using anatomical landmarks that apply to every human body. The needles, which are as fine as horse hair, are placed at various depths in your skin, and sometimes twisted to heighten their effect. There may be some pain involved: Pain 12 July/August 2018 RWmagazine.com

is a personal experience, and everyone has a different threshold. For me, it’s uncomfortable, but hurts less than plucking my eyebrows. Once the needles are in place, I don’t feel them at all. During a session the needles remain in position, while you lie or sit still, for 20-45 minutes.

RISKS AND RESULTS Mayo Clinic states that the risks of acupuncture are low if you have a competent, certified acupuncture practitioner using sterile needles. Common side effects include soreness and minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted. Single-use, disposable needles are now the practice standard, so the risk of infection is minimal. Not everyone is a good candidate for acupuncture. You may be at risk of complications if you have a bleeding disorder, take blood thinners, have a pacemaker or are pregnant (some types of acupuncture are thought to stimulate labor).¹ There are countless people who will tell you acupuncture works, and there are probably close to an equal amount of people that will tell you

it doesn’t. There is, however, a growing body of clinical evidence that supports its use. I have found it to be most effective for acute pain, inflammation and energy balancing. I usually feel energized after a session. One key thing to note is that it usually takes several treatments scheduled close together to restore the energy flow within your body.

ONE LAST TIP At my very first appointment, I was told to lie back, relax, and clear my mind from thoughts, but to stay awake. At the time, having no experience in meditation, this was very difficult. While sitting in the waiting room during a subsequent appointment I scoured the internet for help. The answer was a mantra to invite healing. Ra Ma Da Sa, Sa Say So Hung is a mantra for a sacred healing meditation which I still use today.

Alissa Cornell is local writer and human pin cushion.

LOCAL ACUPUNCTURE PROVIDERS • Abundant-Chi Community Acupuncture, abundant-chi.com • Associates in Psychiatry & Psychology, appmn.com/acupuncture • Body and Soul Acupuncture, mnbodynsoulacupuncture.com • Rejuvenate Spa at Mayo Clinic Healthy Living, healthyliving.mayoclinic.org/rejuvenate-spa.php • WellSpring Acupuncture Clinic, wellspringacupunctureclinic.com

¹ “Acupuncture.” Mayo Clinic, mayoclinic.org.

into China led to further decline through the 1800s. Doctors practicing modern medicine either ignored or degraded the ancient traditional Chinese medicine, even calling acupuncture “the deadly needle.” The good news, though, is that just as modern Western medicine was spreading into the East, traditional medicine was taking root in Europe. Well-known physicians holding positive attitudes toward acupuncture quickly revitalized its popularity. In the last 60 years, Chinese official policy has been to encourage the integration of both types of medicine to capitalize on the strengths of each.

WORRIES DISSIPATE Acupuncture, for the whole community for all types of conditions, is provided at Associates of Psychiatry and Psychology by Melissa Schultz, graduate of the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Roseville, Minnesota with a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine. Schulz says, “Patients who are initially apprehensive about needles are surprised that the needle insertions are mostly painless. Within a few minutes of needle insertion the calm, relaxing feeling that acupuncture induces dissipates their worries. Typically, after a few sessions, they even begin to look forward to acupuncture and have begun to experience its benefits for the condition that is being treated.”

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Maggie Fossum

Mother’s Day Makeover

BY ELIZABETH HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAWN SANBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

OTHERS DESERVE TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT, BUT OFTEN THAT FEELING OFTEN GETS LOST IN THE BUSINESS AND STRESS OF MOTHERHOOD. ALONG WITH ESSENCE SKIN CLINIC, WE CHOSE MAGGIE FOSSUM, ONE OF MANY DESERVING ROCHESTER AREA MOTHERS TO RECEIVE A MOTHER’S DAY MAKEOVER.

CANCER HAS BEEN A BLESSING Mother’s Day Makeover recipient, Maggie Fossum, says that cancer has been a blessing. It has brought her family closer together and has given her a new outlook on life. Instead of taking trips to the grocery store and cleaning up after her family, she now focuses on making memories with her husband and kids— and spending time doing things that she enjoys. She’s living again. The nomination for this makeover came as a surprise to Fossum. With a smile on her face, she recalls the phone call she received from Andrea at Essence Skin Clinic in Rochester, informing her that she had won a Mother’s Day Makeover. She said that she was “completely shocked and cried a lot of happy tears.” This was Fossum’s very first makeover, and she could not have been any more excited for the opportunity. While her nominator remains a mystery, Fossum says she is fine not knowing who it is and will always be grateful for their thoughtfulness.

OUTLOOK ON LIFE Fossum was born in Japan and has lived all over the world with her parents who were active in the Navy. She now resides in Byron, with her husband, 10-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son. She loves her community and feels fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful neighbors, friends and co-workers. When asked what she loves about herself, Fossum says, “I love where I am in life, and I am proud of my accomplishments.” It is safe to say that Fossum is a giver in more ways than one. As a primary care nurse at Mayo Clinic and mother of two young kids, Maggie is accustomed to taking care of other people. She loves that about herself, but she also recognizes that it is important to practice self-care. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, painting and gardening. She recommends that all women take a little bit of “me time” each day to do something that makes them happy. Whether it’s reading a book before the kids get up or enjoying a cup of coffee in the peace and quiet, it’s important for women to take care of themselves.

FOSSUM’S MAKEOVER Maggie’s makeover started at Essence Skin Clinic which is located in the heart of downtown Rochester on the corner of First Avenue and Second Street. Abigail at Essence provided Fossum with skin care services and made sure that she had a wonderful experience. The makeover began with Botox treatment, followed by a customized facial and an eyelash tint to help make her eyes pop. The makeover was topped off by a beautiful application of makeup. All of the pampering made Fossum look and feel fantastic.

Fossum’s makeover also included a fabulous new outfit comprised of items from two locally owned stores: Mainstream Boutique, located in TJ Maxx Plaza, and O & B Shoes in downtown. Jennelle Stemper, owner of Mainstream Boutique, assisted Fossum in picking out her outfit. Together, they chose a fun navy and white patterned sleeveless tunic with cropped navy leggings underneath. This summer outfit is great for running errands around town or enjoying an evening on the patio. They paired the tunic with a fun white floppy hat. Don at O&B Shoes helped Fossum pick out a pair of silver, tan and white studded strappy slides. These sandals are the perfect complement to her summer outfit.

PHOTO SHOOT The makeover ended with a photo shoot in downtown Rochester with photographer Dawn Sanborn. Fossum flaunted her new look while grinning ear to ear with a sparkle in her eye. She clearly found her inner and outer beauty. Fossum thoroughly enjoyed her Mother’s Day makeover and appreciated having the opportunity to work with several wonderful Rochester area businesses. Fossum would also like to thank her husband for always being her rock. She also wants to express her gratitude for her care team at Mayo Clinic and the support that they have given her.

Elizabeth (Liz) Harris works for the American Cancer Society and is a freelance writer.

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Transgenderism A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE BY ERIN PAGEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADMIRE PHOTO

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COMING OUT When her daughter came out as a lesbian in high school, Erickson asked blunt, clarifying questions to understand her daughter’s reality. She was seeking to understand, support and learn. Erickson adjusted her expectations. “Raising a daughter sets us up for eventually ending up with a son-in-law. Well, OK, no son-in-law, but that’s fine,” she remembers thinking. Later, when her daughter’s girlfriend came out as transgender in college, Erickson again asked blunt, clarifying questions to understand the reality of their lives. Listening to the couple’s struggles and undeterred hope for the future was a turning point for Erickson. The revelation gave her an opportunity to re-evaluate her thinking around transgenderism and what she expected of 14 July/August 2018 RWmagazine.com

her children. When the couple announced their engagement to be married, Erickson realized that she would have a son-in-law after all. “It was very emotional,” remembers Erickson. She was assimilating into a world that can be filled with hate, disbelief and pain. Soon married, her daughter and son-in-law were already in that world.

She shares that her daughter loved the martial arts classes she took as a teenager. “I hope she remembers some of her training. She may need it,” says Erickson. Her son-in-law has been bullied, threatened, harassed and physically assaulted for his openness in the transgender world.

SURPRISES AND SUPPORT One of the most surprising and painful challenges for Erickson was the reaction of some friends and family members. While she and her husband offered their full support from the beginning, Erickson felt the absence of many family members who chose not to attend her daughter’s wedding. Stressors in the family aside, Erickson tries to be respectful of their pace of understanding and looks for glimmers of hope for the future. Erickson’s church and others in Rochester are becoming more welcoming to those struggling with gender and sexuality. Community conversations on transgenderism are becoming more common and generally welcoming. There is a growing network of those personally touched by transgenderism in Rochester and others who want to understand, learn and support the gay and transgender communities. Erickson shares her thoughts, experiences and support via social media, where she is careful to propagate only correct and supportive words. “There is so much unreliable information,” says Erickson, as she struggles to understand what it is about transgenderism that is threatening to people. She seeks to open herself to others as a source of support and honest answers. She now answers the same blunt questions that she once asked and offers a parent’s insight. It is the support of family and friends that makes all the difference. Erickson’s son-in-law may have phrased it best when he said, “The most important lesson I have learned is to figure out who the real you is—and be that person. Then surround yourself with people who support the real you no matter what.”

THEN AND NOW Fifty years ago, few would have thought humanity’s division into two sexes would be questioned, much less attacked. The transgender movement is fast-paced, and the political climate around it is charged. “It’s so divisive,” Erickson explains. Erickson looks to both leaders and individuals to move us forward. She is scared for her daughter and son-in-law and wants them to be safe.

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A BUSINESS IS LAUNCHED As an adult, Amy lived in Nashville for several years; however, in 2016, she moved back to Rochester to be near her parents. Amy shares, “I love to create new flavor combinations and have been mixing up interesting concoctions since I was little.” Because of her lifelong interest in preserving food, Amy also wanted to get involved in Rochester’s vibrant organic, local and sustainable food community. The result: Gardenaire was birthed soon after Amy’s return to Minnesota.

MOTHER-DAUGHTER (AND FATHER) TEAM Today, Amy and her mother, Linda Lorber (with assistance from Amy’s dad, Walt), work closely together growing, harvesting

and creating Gardenaire’s prized sustainable, handcrafted products. Amy feels incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to work alongside her mother every day. She says, “It’s amazing to work with my mom. I love it! My mom and I are very, very close. We get along really well, and we have a lot of fun working together. I am so glad to have moved back home, and to be able to spend time with my mom and dad is great. Being able to do this business with my mom is really special, and I wouldn’t want to do it without her.”

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Gardenaire’s products have been well-received in southeast Minnesota since the company's inception. In January 2018, Gardenaire was nationally recognized as a recipient of the 2018 Good Food Awards, winning awards for their Rhubarb + Basil Shrub and their Tomato + Basil Shrub. Amy and Linda traveled to San Francisco to accept the awards from renowned American chef, author and food activist Alice Waters.

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OCALS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA ALL SEEM TO KNOW “THE ISLAND IS CALLING.” THE AMAZING SUCCESS OF TREASURE ISLAND RESORT & CASINO CONTINUES TO BLOSSOM AND GROW OUT OF A SAD SACRIFICE IN OUR MINNESOTA HISTORY.

SOVEREIGN NATION BEHIND THE RESORT The Prairie Island Indian Community owns and operates Treasure Island, which is tucked into the rolling river valley near Red Wing, Minnesota. The tribal members are descendants of the Mdewakanton Band of Eastern

Dakota, also known as the Mississippi or Minnesota Sioux. Mdewakanton means “those who were born of the waters.” In 1862, conflict and violence broke out between the Dakota and white settlers because the Dakota were not receiving payments, supplies or food after selling their land to the government. Without the payments, supplies or food, the Dakota were struggling and starving to death. The Dakota Conflict, as it was later known, resulted in far too many deaths which included 38 Dakota men hanged in Mankato on December 26, 1862, under the order of President Abraham Lincoln. The United States government officially recognized the Prairie Island Indian Community as a reservation in 1936, awarding them 534 acres. RWmagazine.com July/August 2018 19

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Shelley Buck is Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Council president.

“Although poverty was still prevalent, the culture of home was redefining itself. The seeds of selfsufficiency were once again being planted in these sacred grounds,” according to Prairieisland.org.

“Treasure Island started out as Island Bingo, a 20,000-square-foot bingo hall in 1984. It was so popular, it was only a few years later that gaming was expanded, becoming Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Because of the great sacrifices of our ancestors, we were able to have our compact, or agreement, with the state of Minnesota, signed by the governor,” recalls Shelley Buck, the current Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Council president. “Our Tribal Council is similar to a city council,” Buck explains. “It is made up of five individuals voted to a two-year term. We manage and maintain the day-to-day aspects of life for our 1,013 tribal members and all services, as well as our businesses. It is a very busy job! We are historically a matriarch society. Even though they may not have always been out front, they (women) played a vital role, no matter what their title or job.”

supports our tribal government. It provides what we need to operate our community and provide for our people. It has made us Goodhue County’s largest employer and an important contributor to Minnesota’s economy. And with the recent expansion of our hotel facilities, it made us the second largest hotel property in the entire state of Minnesota.” With funds provided from Treasure Island Resort & Casino, the tribal members have improved their lives tremendously. “We have created revenue for our social services,” explains Buck. The tribe employs 10 police officers, with four more being hired soon. The funds support an education department offering tutoring and services in Red Wing schools. It also provides roads and parks, land and environment departments–all aspects of a successful sovereign nation. Buck continues, “If college students of the tribe maintain a C average or better and complete their degree, we provide 100 percent of college tuition costs for them.” The list of services being funded through the resort’s revenue goes on to include 100+ head of buffalo, a fitness center free to all tribal members and employees of Treasure Island, a health clinic and more.

FUNDS IMPROVE LIVES TREMENDOUSLY

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The tribal community refers to Treasure Island as “the new buffalo” because it restored the tribe’s self-sufficiency, improved life on the reservation, strengthened the tribal government, and helped preserve the Mdewakanton culture. Buck explains, “The revenue from Treasure Island

Treasure Island Resort & Casino fulfils its mission to offer something for everyone. “With our mission being to offer a ‘staycation’ for individuals of all ages, we have created a family resort that people want to visit,” says Buck. “Each unit of the family has something to look forward to.”

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1 Treasure Island attractions include concerts, bowling, an event center, a spa, a casino, restaurants, a water park and more. “A few years ago, when we were building the water park to include a 350-foot lazy river, swim-up bar, hot tubs and pool, the spa seemed like a natural amenity to also include. As we aim to be a family resort, we wanted something for parents to enjoy while children played at the water park,” says Buck. “Many brides enjoy the venue because hair, makeup and nails can all be done on-site at the resort,” notes Buck. Events such as weddings, health fairs and expos, elder craft fairs and more are routinely featured within the event center. The Wave Spa offers services such as facials, massages, haircuts and colors, makeup, waxing, manicures and pedicures. If you’re visiting midweek, you can even enjoy a cocktail with your manicure during Martinis & Manicures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Talking about Treasure Island wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the stream of high-profile entertainers booked each year. Construction on the outdoor amphitheater was completed about a year ago. “It truly made Treasure Island a destination. Our outdoor concerts have been selling out! People love to be outside during the summer,” says Buck.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, INDOOR OR OUT The indoor venue can seat 2,800 while the outdoor amphitheater seats 15-18 thousand people. The popular Weesner Family Amphitheater at the Minnesota Zoo, for comparison, seats around 1,500, and the grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair accommodates 13,000 people, making Treasure Island’s new amphitheater addition a very impressive feat. “After we sold out our Matchbox 20 outdoor concert with somewhere around 14,000 people, we reconfigured the amphitheater to include permanent premium seating complete with cupholders. This brings our new maximum capacity to around 18,000 people per concert,” Buck states proudly.

Treasure Island’s talent booking is a team effort. “We employ an outside entertainment buyer,” Buck explains, “but we bring the casino staff in on the decisions. They really know our clientele, and we love their suggestions. Our Tribal Council also gives suggestions. For instance, we’ve been trying to get Kid Rock to Treasure Island for a while. I’m happy to say we got him this year, and he sold out the amphitheater right away.” It’s not just the concert goers who leave happy, but also the celebrities performing at Treasure Island. Buck recalls several big names thanking the staff profusely for being such an amazing venue to perform in. “We’ve been pleased to receive word that artists love both the indoor and outdoor venues here. Many have complimented our outstanding hospitality. And that is what we take pride in. What makes Treasure Island so special is our employees—they are the best in the world,” Buck exclaims, “and we wouldn’t be the best without them.” The resort is also part of the local music scene with Treasure Island’s Parlay Lounge, a popular venue for free entertainment. Minnesota’s top local bands perform every Friday and Saturday night with monthly drink specials and no cover.

PRAIRIE ISLAND POW WOW IN JULY For other ways to get involved with the “staycation destination,” the tribal community hosts cultural events such as pow wows. A pow wow is a traditional Native American cultural celebration where generations can gather to dance, sing, socialize, renew old friendships and make new ones. Referred to as Wacipi (pronounced "Wa-chee-pee"), the pow wow will take place in July. In the Dakota language, the word “Wacipi” means “they dance.” Held over the weekend of July 13-15, 2018, Wacipi 2018 will include a singing competition with a grand prize of $20,000, dancing, food vendors, arts and crafts and the chance to be immersed in the Prairie Island Community’s celebration of life. Buck states, “I invite everyone

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to experience the Wacipi. In keeping with our mission to provide something for everyone, the pow wow is open to the public and completely free to attend. It will take place on sacred ground, just outside of the resort near the bingo hall. Join us because it is invigorating! It offers the chance to enjoy the talent and learn about our culture. Walk around the grounds, taste the frybread, drink lemonade or try your first Indian taco.” From a solemn moment in southern Minnesota’s wild past to the Mdewakanton’s “new buffalo” growing bigger and better each year, Treasure Island Resort & Casino is a destination with a rich backstory and a happy ending. Make your reservation today…the Island is calling.

ina Dewink is a writer and author G living in Rochester with her husband and two zany children. Her thrilling mystery, Time in My Pocket, is available through Amazon and other book retailers.

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Rochester Women magazine contributors at Silver Lake Park. Back Row (l to r): Allison Loftus, Virginia Cooper and Nicole Czarnomski. Middle Row (l to r): Catherine Armstrong, Nikki Kranebell, Erin Pagel, Tori Utley, Gina Dewink, Cindy Mennenga, Sara Lohse and Carol Cj Fosdick. Front Row (l to r): Alissa Cornell, Jorrie Johnson, Dawn Sanborn, Brittany Baker, Alison Rentschler and Kristin Hoefling.

Rochester Women Magazine EMPOWERING WOMEN TO LIVE PASSIONATELY

BY JORRIE JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER JONES

OU MAY HAVE HEARD THE MIRACULOUS STORY ABOUT A LOCAL WOMAN NAMED JENNIFER JONES. IF NOT, WE’LL CATCH YOU UP: 11 YEARS AGO, AT 30 YEARS OLD, JONES WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS. IN JUNE 2017, SHE WAS ADDED TO THE LUNG TRANSPLANT WAITING LIST, AND BY MID-OCTOBER HER LUNG FUNCTION WAS JUST OVER 10 PERCENT. FORTUNATELY, JONES RECEIVED A DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT LATER THAT MONTH.

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There’s no question, Jones’ transplant story would be worthy of featuring in Rochester Women magazine. However, Jones is passionate about photography and her fiancé and father helped set up a photography studio for her. Recently, we began talking about photos she could take for Rochester Women magazine.

As a result, we scheduled a fun photo shoot for our writers and photographers at Silver Lake Park.

ROCHESTER WOMEN INSPIRES We are celebrating 18 years of Rochester Women magazine in 2018. Planning our editorial content for the year, we considered how the

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magazine empowers women to live their hopes, dreams and passions. Trish Amundson, one of our longtime writers, shares, “Every issue of Rochester Women magazine inspires me to learn new things, meet new people, go different places and discover new opportunities. The stories of local women who are dedicated to making a difference in many different ways always energize me to do more—and put more into what I do.” Amundson introduced her friend Erin Pagel to writing for Rochester Women magazine about a year ago. “Rochester Women magazine has introduced me to phenomenal women doing amazing things in our community. I feel fortunate to be surrounded by their support and passion. I'm inspired to do more,” comments Pagel.

PUTTING PASSIONS INTO WORDS Local doula Brittany Baker and therapist Allison Loftus were interviewed about supportive services offered to moms before, during and after birth(May/June 2017). This year, they each wrote articles for Rochester Women magazine. Baker, Co-Owner of MedCity Doulas, wrote about the benefits of having an empowered birth experience (May/ June 2018 issue). She says, “Seeing and reading stories of the women in my community inspires me to live out my story!” Loftus wrote about the universality of being a woman and mother “Help Wanted, Counselor: Africa, May/June 2018”. She shares, “Rochester Women magazine is an opportunity for me to engage in supportive narratives that connect me to the larger sense of Rochester’s community. No doubt (the magazine is) helpful when navigating the complex terrain of womanhood.” Cindy Mennenga, writer and assistant editor of Rochester Women magazine shares, “I love living my passions: I get to—not have to—write and edit every single day, and I am beyond grateful that I have been afforded the opportunity to pursue my passions.”

LIVE YOUR PASSIONS Jones’ Facebook page has a thought-provoking quote—even more meaningful in light of her double lung transplant: “Every breath I take is filled with hope.” We hope that Jones’ story has inspired you to live your dreams. Send your stories of how Rochester Women magazine empowers or inspires you to live passionately to editor@RWmagzine.com.

Free-spirited Dawn Sanborn has been sharing her photography passion with Rochester Women magazine for over five years.

Seeing and reading stories of the women in my community inspires me to live out my story! – BRITTANY BAKER, CO-OWNER OF MED CITY DOULAS John Sievers (see A Tale of Two Sisters page 42) and Jorrie Johnson at Silver Lake Park. Sievers shared this picture on his Facebook page on May 29th, the 345th day of his Rochester t-shirt tribute. #rochestertshirttribute

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Handy Gal’s Guide to Home Maintenance END-OF-SUMMER TO-DO LIST BY CINDY MENNENGA

Even though it is summer, now is also a good time to schedule your annual furnace maintenance with a qualified licensed technician. Regarding the furnace, Wiersma says, “The most important thing is to change the furnace filter regularly.” Other things to watch for that could be an indication of a potential problem include abnormal noises coming from the furnace. Also, the batteries on digital thermostats need to be changed regularly—otherwise if the batteries stop working, the thermostat won’t be able to communicate with the furnace.

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S WE HEAD INTO THE PEAK OF SUMMER, YOU’LL WANT TO KEEP UP WITH ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AROUND THE HOUSE. WHILE MAINTENANCE IS SELDOM ON TOP OF ANYONE’S TO-DO LIST AT THIS GLORIOUS TIME OF YEAR, YOU WILL BE REWARDED BY HAVING A SMOOTH-RUNNING, WELL-CARED-FOR HOME. HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE END OF SUMMER.

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PESKY PESTS Keeping ahead of pest infestations is always best, but it’s not always the way it works out. There are some signs you can look for to be proactive. Verissa Jonsgaard of Reliable Pest Management in Rushford advises, “Pest management (service) is important to have to stay ahead of issues before they start…by having inspections to seal up holes for insects and rodents. Other signs to look for would be moisture conditions inside and outside of the home which could lead to centipedes, millipedes, spiders just to list a few. Extreme heat can also be an issue due to pests trying to escape the extremes…earwigs love to show up with high heat and humidity.” Jonsgaard adds, “Termites, believe it or not, are here in the Midwest.” To know what to look

for with termites, she says, “Keep an eye open for any soft, damaged wood, mud tubes and the swarmer termites themselves where you can see their discarded wings in the damaged areas.”

KEEP YOUR COOL As your air conditioner begins to groan under the weight of our steamy Minnesota summer, be sure to keep it well-maintained so the temperature and humidity levels in your home remain comfortable. There are some simple things you can do to improve your air conditioner’s performance. Mike Wiersma of Tonna Mechanical advises, “Keep shrubs trimmed away from the A/C, clean off the outside condenser with a hose and watch for frost buildup on the lines to the outdoor unit. Frost buildup is an indication of low refrigerant in the system.”

Painting the exterior of your home, deck, garage, fences or other projects is best completed when the air temperatures are warm enough to adequately dry the paint. Too often, we have the best intentions of completing a painting project, but time has a way of getting away from us—don’t be that person trying to squeeze in one more outdoor project as winter approaches. For paint to adhere and dry properly, the outdoor air temperature needs to be at least 45 degrees. While interior painting can be done yearround, it’s best if you can open the windows and ventilate the room. Summertime is a great time to complete that lingering painting project: Maybe you’ve been thinking about changing the color scheme in your house or perhaps you want to tackle a smaller project. Either way, painting is an easy way to completely transform a room and help you remember why you fell in love with your home. There is a lot involved with maintaining a house. However, when you break it up into several smaller steps, it is less overwhelming. The trick—truly—is setting a schedule and staying on top of routine tasks before they take on a life of their own.

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ULY IS NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH. WE MINNESOTANS SUFFER THROUGH MONTHS OF COLD AND SNOW SO THAT WE CAN EARN THE PLEASURES OF GLORIOUS HOT SUMMER DAYS WITH CREAMY ICE CREAM DRIPPING DOWN OUR CHINS.

HANDMADE ICE CREAM Rochester is lucky to have not one, but two Flapdoodles locations for true, homemade ice cream. Owners Vicki and Matt Tierney, along with their daughters, Paige and Abby, opened the doors of the first store in 2011. Matt grew up in Alaska, and Flapdoodles was the name of his dad’s sailboat there. The funny word means “foolish talk,” and the stores are a blend of sailing and silliness. The north store located near Target north, and the south store on South Broadway, are, according to Matt, “a place to enjoy homemade ice cream, but also a place for people to come and hang out.”

One of their most popular ice cream flavors is strawberry, a simple blend of strawberries, vanilla, cream and sugar. Another popular flavor is cheesecake with berries. They also make allnatural sorbet flavors such as banana, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry and lemonade. At Chocolaterie Stam located in the Shops at University Square, you’ll find refreshing and non-dairy sorbetto. Owner Travis Yager says that jellies, jams and preserves are used to keep the flavors consistent throughout. He adds, “Each batch has about four pounds of berries.” They use many ingredients that are imported from Italy, and the sorbetto is made on-site. Yager says that they

have all the equipment, education and experience to make authentic sorbetto, which they’ve been doing for a decade. “People think it’s funny when I say everything’s Italian except the chef,” he shares.

KEMPS SINCE 1914 Rochester is home to Kemps, one of the largest ice cream making plants in the United States as measured by the amount of ice cream made per year, according to spokesperson Rachel Kyllo. The plant on Broadway makes well over 500 different ice creams and frozen desserts. According to Kyllo, the plant receives fresh dairy ingredients, like cream and milk, from local farms and then uses that to make their ice cream mix, which is a combination of sugar, cream and dairy products. Then they add specific flavors and “inclusions” like cookie dough or brownies. The plant also makes pelletized ice cream called IttiBitz, made by pouring ice cream into a liquid RWmagazine.com July/August 2018 27

nitrogen bath, where it immediately freezes into pellets. The research and development labs are located in the same building as the plant, so “all of the creative (process of) coming up with new products is done right here in Rochester,” Kyllo adds. She says that although people love all the flavors, 30 percent of ice cream sales are vanilla. The plant in Rochester makes at least five different types of vanilla, and according to Kyllo, “They all taste different.”

ARONIA BERRY GROWN LOCALLY Whatever type of vanilla ice cream you love, they all taste delicious topped with fresh berries. Mid - to late summer is a great time to enjoy a variety of locally grown berries, which add a delicious and nutritious burst of flavor to ice cream. One still relatively unfamiliar berry is the aronia berry. This small, round, smooth berry is being heralded as a superfood, containing the “highest antioxidant values of any berry in North America,” according to Paul Wotzka, who grows them with his wife, Pat Bailey, near Whitewater. They add that if the berries are grown organically, there will be no pesticide residue. Bailey says that although the “majority of people don’t care to eat it fresh like a raspberry” because of its astringency, it is great when combined with other things. Aronia berries can be cooked with sugar to make syrup, sauces and jellies and are delicious in quick breads, pancakes and muffins. They can be added to wine and to make shrubs, a vinegar-based syrup. Blending aronia with raspberries makes a particularly delicious juice that can be drunk straight or made into jellies and sauces. Wotzka and Bailey have noticed a big uptick in their sales over the last three years. They believe that as people become more aware of the health benefits of the berry, its popularity will rise. The couple sell the berries, as well as their homemade jellies, jams, juices and shrubs through the Southeast Minnesota Food Network as well as by word of mouth.

A CONSPICUOUS ABSENCE Unfortunately, one of the Midwest’s favorite berries, raspberries, may be in short supply this year because of a pest called spotted wing drosophila, which lays its eggs in the bottom of the berry and emerges as a little worm. Growers who do not use pesticides will not have much production this year. Home gardeners will likely be able to pick their raspberries before the bugs have a chance to infest their canes, but larger growers may have difficulty picking the berries in time. Some have even already proactively cut back their canes so as not to allow the pest to infiltrate their crop. Tonya Sanner, who owns and operates Firefly Berries with her husband, Dean, and their four sons, laments the probable lack of a full raspberry season because of the spotted wing drosophila. Whatever small amount they are able to harvest will be sold at their booth at the Rochester Downtown Farmers Market.

BLACK AND BLUEBERRIES For those who love blueberries, you can get them at People’s Food Coop. They come from Barky’s Blueberries, which is located less than 60 miles from Rochester in Galesville, Wisconsin. At Firefly Berries, which is located northeast of Rochester, you can find blackberries in season from the middle of August until the first hard freeze. They will also have their homemade jams and jellies in flavors such as raspberry/rhubarb, apricot, crabapple and elderberry. They also sell grape juice, raw honey and naturally dyed yarn. Firefly is open for picking your own strawberries in mid to late June and possibly early July, and they offer pick your own grapes in mid to late September through mid-October.

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Purple Cow Milkshake (A Sanner family creation) This recipe is much like a root beer float, with grape juice instead of root beer. Ingredients ◉ Vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt ◉ Firefly Berries Concord grape juice Directions 1 Place several scoops of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt into a large glass or mug. Add grape juice until about ½ of the glass is full. Mix as much or as little as desired. Alternately, you can place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. 2 Serve immediately with a spoon or straw. Enjoy the sweet grapey goodness.

Homemade Ice Cream Ingredients ◉ 2 cups heavy cream, chilled ◉ 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, chilled ◉ ½ tsp. vanilla extract Directions 1 I n the bowl of an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. On low speed, mix in the condensed milk, vanilla and any flavorings. 2P our into a resealable container, cover the surface with plastic wrap, then seal. Freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm. Keep stored in the freezer.

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◉ ¾ cup cocoa powder (sifted) + 4 ounces melted cooled chocolate Blueberry Swirl

◉ 2 cups fresh blueberries + 3 tablespoons sugar + 2 tablespoons lemon juice Heat in a small saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Chill before swirling into ice cream.

Basic Recipe for Aronia Berry Juice (Pat Bailey and Paul Wotzka)

Ingredients ◉ 1 ½ gallons aronia berries ◉ 1 ½ gallons raspberries and/or grapes ◉ 1-2 cups sugar, depending on desired sweetness Directions 1P ut the fruit in the steamer and add the sugar on top. Steam for 60-90 minutes. With a steamer, you do not need to mash or puree

the fruit; the constant source of steam will puncture the berries’ skin, and the juice will filter down to the collection pan. This recipe yields approximately 4 quarts of juice. The last quart to be taken from the steamer will have some fruit pulp in it. The juice can be used fresh if kept refrigerated. It can keep for up to 2 years after sealing lids in a water bath.

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In Full Bloom SUMMER GARDEN PARTIES, AND TOURS AND FAIRS

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HAT’S MORE ENJOYABLE THAN THE BEAUTY OF FLOWERS IN ALL THEIR SUMMER GLORY? WITH SUMMER IN FULL SWING, THERE ARE SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES TO INDULGE IN A GARDEN TOUR OR TO MINGLE WITH FELLOW FLOWER LOVERS TO CELEBRATE NATURE’S ABUNDANT BEAUTY. GATHER UP YOUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY AND EXPLORE THE VERDANT BEAUTY OF SELECTED LOCAL GARDENS.

SARGENT’S GARDEN PARTY Every year, Sargent’s hosts their annual appreciation party for all of their customers. Sargent’s garden party is popular and is traditionally wellattended. Scott Moon, manager of Sargent’s on Second, says, “We expect 800-1,000 people at each location. We have two shifts—from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at each location on the same day.” This year’s garden party is Tuesday, July 10 (in the event of a cancellation due to weather, Sargent’s has designated a rain date for July 11). Sargent’s will have live music and serve light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres to guests. Moon adds, “We want people to relax, walk around, visit with other customers in the garden.” During the garden party, Sargent’s will also have mini-seminars on topics such as how to use herbs in cooking, bouquet-making and all about succulents. Guests don’t have to be rewards members to attend; however, Sargent’s asks guests to join their rewards program.

GORGEOUS GARDEN TOURS Rochester Garden and Flower Club’s Annual Garden Tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The Rochester Garden and Flower Club’s website says, “Enjoy the day touring outstanding gardens, full of inspiring ideas, art and music.” This self-guided tour of private gardens is not to be missed. Tickets and maps are available at Rochester Community and Technical College Heintz Center. There will also be demonstrations and vendors at the Heintz Center. Tickets are $15 (under 18 are free). For more information, visit rgfc.org/gardentour.html.

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ENJOY SUMMER AND LEARN ABOUT PLANTS The great thing about garden tours and garden parties is it’s a great opportunity to learn more about plants and the best ways to grow them. It’s also a fantastic occasion to discover new favorite plants. Learning from master gardeners is also a treat—there is very little master gardeners don’t know about plants—and the best things is, they love to share their vast knowledge. As we all know, summers in Minnesota are beautiful, but short-lived. The flower and vegetable gardens are at their peak beauty and bounty right now— so be sure to get out there and take advantage of the festive garden tours and garden parties in the area.

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MASTERS GARDEN TOUR The popular Masters Garden Tour, presented by the University of Minnesota Master Gardeners of Olmsted County, will be touring six diverse gardens in northeast Rochester this year. Jan Gerke, co-chair of the Masters Garden Tour, says, “Each of the gardens will have a focus on education, such as gardening in shade or on hillsides, rain gardens, native and invasive plants and butterflies.” The ninth annual 2018 Masters Garden Tour is Wednesday, July 25, 4-8:30 p.m. Gerke adds the tour is popular and generally attracts 300 people, but they have had as many as 500-600 attendees in past years, depending on the weather. Gerke explains that because the tour is presented by the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners, education is a focus. This year, Gerke says, “We’ll be incorporating outdoor kitchens into the outdoor spaces.” Tickets are available for advance purchase at Sargent’s for $8 or $10 the day of the event (under 18 free).

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Welcome to Our Farm Our home near Mantorville is an easy drive from Rochester. We have a gorgeous 1910 farmhouse, complete with ornate trim and old wood-panel doors. Like many old farmhouses, we have a covered wrap-around porch, where we enjoy the country breeze and beautiful views of the pastures, animals and the kids playing all summer long. We have a big apple tree that we pick apples from every fall. In the yard, there is a walkway to a nice paved fire pit for summer campfires. Our property is a 10-acre hobby farm with a pasture and two outbuildings, so there is plenty of room for dirt biking, horseback riding and raising hobby farm animals. Beautiful mature trees line each side of the driveway. The entire yard and barnyard area by the sheds are fenced in so the dogs can play outside freely, and it also helps to keep predators out as we do raise chickens every year for eggs and meat. We have two boys, Brayden, 10, and Ethan, 14, who enjoy the space to ride their bikes, build tree houses and play in the woods as well as play football or baseball outside and ride their dirt bikes. (Their dad makes them tracks in the yard and pasture.) They also sled in the pasture in the winter and enjoy raising animals. We enjoy the peace and quiet and the connection to nature, the land and our animals, which living in an old farmhouse in the country makes possible. Dave and Becca Bennerotte

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100-Year-Old Farmhouse RETAINS ORIGINAL CHARACTER AND CHARM BY TRISH AMUNDSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY FAGAN STUDIOS

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED HOME UPDATE CREATES LARGE, OPEN SPACE WITH RENEWED PERIOD DETAILS, INCLUDING VINTAGESTYLE FARMHOUSE SINKS. WHILE MAINTAINING THE ORIGINAL CHARACTER OF THEIR 1910 FARMHOUSE, DAVE AND BECCA BENNEROTTE DESIRED A LARGE SPACE THAT WOULD ALLOW THEIR FAMILY OF FOUR TO COMFORTABLY GET READY FOR WORK AND SCHOOL EACH MORNING. THEY ALSO WANTED THE CONVENIENCE OF A MAIN-FLOOR LAUNDRY, IN ADDITION TO THE MUDROOM.

“We had a typical farmhouse kitchen for the era, which was very small with almost no counter space,” explains the couple. “We made the decision to move the kitchen to where the living room was and turn the old kitchen area into a mud/laundry room space that was currently in the unfinished basement.”

WORTH DOING RIGHT The Bennerotte home includes original hardwood pocket doors, colorful stained-glass windows, oak pillars and oak flooring. “We love these characteristics of our home and wanted to incorporate and accentuate them. To us, it just doesn’t make sense to take something

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quarter-sawn oak cabinets. A beautiful kitchen backsplash ties together brown and green hues from the stained-glass windows and copper that accentuates cabinet hardware. It also complements a new, attention-getting copper farmhouse sink. With a stunning apron-style front, the roomy piece adds both functionality and form. “The copper sink is something that I always wanted, and we really used that as the focal point for the kitchen remodel,” says Becca. In the mud/laundry room, a hardworking fireclay farmhouse sink showcases the beauty of the space. The modern, yet rustic basin offers a durable solution for dirty hands and laundry, providing a nice contrast against darker cabinets and flooring. Stacked laundry units are concealed behind sliding doors and allow for more counter space.

FARMHOUSE FLAIR “Farmhouse style is relaxed, simple and unpretentious. Farmhouse kitchens are hardworking and purposeful, relating back to a time when families lived off the land and prepared their bounty,” says Jessica Markley, marketing manager and interior designer at Elias Construction. Markley notes common elements of a classic farmhouse style include planked-wood floors and exposed beams. “You will often see classic apron-front sinks made of fireclay or cast iron and open shelving to keep heavily used items close at hand. White shiplap walls and white cabinetry also are hallmarks of this style, with harvest tables and distressed furniture that convey a warm, rugged welcome,” she shares. “Finishes such as galvanized metal and oil-rubbed bronze are often used. Farmhouse style originally developed out of necessity, and many features can be integrated into today’s modern homes.”

COMFORTABLE FUNCTION AND CHARM Today the Bennerottes are making new memories in their updated, century-old farmhouse, and they remain dedicated to maintaining its period spirit. “Our favorite result is simply more space in the kitchen. We all tend to congregate there,” says Becca. “We’re also pleased with how everything tied together and created a remodel that is functional and looks amazing.” The family gathers at the kitchen island to eat breakfast and prepare for the day, while

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On the Bike, Off-road Trails MOUNTAIN BIKING IN MINNESOTA BY HOLLY GALBUS

contributed to a few accidents, she decided to go for a fitting at Bicycle Sports. She is glad she did and looks forward to using her new bike.

BIKE BASICS Bikes designed for mountain biking are different from regular road bikes in key ways. “They have a longer wheel base for stability, larger tires for traction, and shock absorbers to aid in control and traction. The process of matching a bike to a biker and ensuring a proper fit can be an ongoing process,” says Bob Gritman, owner of Bicycle Sports. One variable to consider when selecting a bike is price, which is, in part, a reflection of the material a bike is made from. While the starting price of some beginner mountain bikes is $400, a good off-road bike with disc brakes and a quality drive train is in the $600 to $700 price range. These prices are for bikes made of aluminum. Bikes made of carbon fiber, engineered to be strong yet lightweight, range from $1,600 to $5,000. Taking a person’s arm and leg length will help determine the appropriate size of bike. Once a purchase is made, the biker goes for a ride and returns for adjustments to make it as comfortable as possible.

TRAILS NEAR AND FAR Lisa Baker biking at Gamehaven Park just a few miles south of Rochester.

Trails at Eastwood Park and those at the Gamehaven Reservoir are popular singletrack trails for mountain biking in Rochester. The seven miles of trails at Gamehaven, built in 2013, are designated as beginner trails with no difficult obstacles, but flow through trees and a meadow. The five miles of singletrack at Eastwood Park, which wind through the woods, are designated for intermediate mountain bikers, but have paths for all skill levels. Outside the Rochester area, there are many options for mountain bike enthusiasts. The trails around Holzinger Lodge in Winona offer intermediate bikers nine miles of singletrack studded with steep drop offs. The trails at Lebanon Hills in Eagan, Elm Creek Park in Maple Grove and Memorial Park in Red Wing are rated as some of the best mountain bike trails in Minnesota.

ITH 40 MILLION PARTICIPANTS NATIONWIDE, THE OFF-ROAD SPORT OF MOUNTAIN BIKING HAS TAKEN OFF. KNOWN FOR ITS CHALLENGING COURSES—MILES AND MILES OF NARROW, 8-INCH TRAILS THAT WIND THROUGH WOODS WITH STEEP HILLS, SHARP DROP-OFFS AND HAIRPIN TURNS, MOUNTAIN BIKING GIVES THE RIDER A VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE FROM ROAD UPCOMING MOUNTAIN BIKE EVENTS BIKING ON PAVED SURFACES.

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BIKING OUTDOORS YEAR-ROUND “You’re going to fall,” states Lisa Baker, a mountain biker of three years. “I’m covered in bruises all summer long.” Baker decided to try mountain biking when she grew tired of the gym routine. Her husband, Bill, an avid mountain biker for more than 20 years, encouraged her to accompany him on the trail. She says she liked it immediately: It’s a great workout, and she loves the experience of being close to nature, where she finds a stress-reducing peace along the wooded trails. Lisa and her husband bike year-round. In the winter months, they typically use fat tire bikes and ride a few times each week. In the summer months, they double the amount of time on the trails. This summer they anticipate trips to South Dakota, Colorado and Duluth to explore new trails. When Lisa was new to the sport, she borrowed her husband’s bike, not entirely sure she wanted to commit to a purchase. When she discovered her husband’s bike was too tall for her frame, and may have

More than 400 racers are expected at the Gamehaven Lakeside Grind, July 29 at Gamehaven Scout Reservation. Races for children through adult will take place throughout the day. The Bike Duluth Festival, a familyBaker bikin oriented mountain and road bike event g in Lake Tahoe, Nev ada. will be held at Spirit Mountain’s Chalet location in Duluth, August 10-12. The Women’s Clinic, a one-day women’s skills camp teaching foundational skills needed for different trail types, is Friday, August 10.

olly Galbus is a H Rochester freelance writer.

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A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON TRAVELING SOLO BY KRISTIN HOEFLING

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DON’T YOU GET BORED?

I took my first big road trip to Austin, Texas. It was after an ugly breakup. Instead of sitting at home feeling sorry for myself, I reached out to a few outof-state friends to let them know that was looking to drive south for the week. I asked who wanted to have me as a visitor, and I wasn’t ready to say why. I had three responses within a few minutes, which was a boost to my self-confidence. Soon, I packed up my suitcase and my dog and started driving south. The questions I started getting from family and friends went something like, “Aren’t you scared?” or “What if something happens to you?” My first thought in response to these questions was: “Would you ever ask a guy these questions?” I don’t know why these societal disparities still exist, but it’s not the 1950s. Lastly, dangers lurk in our own backyards as much as the next town over or several states away. So, respectfully, I kept driving the 21 hours there and back. I had a wonderful time and, as you can tell, am still alive.

My first solo international trip was less spontaneous and was planned for about six months. I had “won” a three-day stay at a resort in Canada a few hours north of Toronto. My only obligation was to attend a 90-minute timeshare presentation. Lucky me! I bit and decided to make a week of it to explore as much of Toronto as I could. With the discovery of Airbnb, I found this made it both affordable and easy to find a variety of highly rated places to stay in. However, the new set of questions cast upon me included, “Don’t you get bored? I could never spend all that time by myself!” Or, “Don’t you get lonely?”

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BEING ALONE, BUSY ME I have never once been bored on a trip. If I found myself wanting for conversation, I could always pop into a pub or recommended restaurant and make a new friend. Actually, some of my favorite people I have met on these solo trips are friends to this day.

On the other side of the coin, being alone is a beautiful gift these days. Being purposefully unplugged is an even better gift to yourself. Even when you’re “alone”, your headspace can be invaded by texts, messages, emails, phone calls and your own anxieties or worries. So I make a point to digitally detox which takes willpower, no doubt. But it’s so worth it to be in a quiet room, or immersed in the white noise of the woods, ocean or a bustling city.

JOURNALING I started bringing a journal on some of my trips. I never thought I would be a journal person. On some of my vacations, I would bring a journal, and it would sit on a table the entire time. Eventually, I would stare at it, it would stare back at me, I’d pick it up, then put it down, walk around it and eventually I would pour myself a glass of wine and concede defeat. I found that writing thoughts down took courage. Self-care isn’t always pretty, but it’s worth it. Writing your thoughts down gets them out of your head and makes them less overwhelming and more manageable. It’s also fun to look back and remember where you were before, during and after your trip.

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OR ME, TRAVEL—MOST OF WHICH IS SOLO—IS VERY PERSONAL. IT IS AN ESCAPE, AN ADVENTURE AND A JOURNEY OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. I REALIZED, AFTER TALKING TO MANY WOMEN IN VARIOUS CIRCLES, THAT I MAY BE A BIT OF AN ANOMALY. TRAVELING ALONE WAS NEVER A BIG DEAL TO ME, BUT IT IS TO MANY WOMEN.

DON’T BE NAÏVE I reached out for some different perspectives on traveling alone internationally, as I have personally only been to tourist-friendly destinations. I did uncover some useful resources and tips that I believe are valuable to share. I first reached out to Marcy Jacobson at Adler’s Rochester Travel. She echoed that she has not assisted many women who travel alone and felt the primary concern was that “women may feel out of their comfort zone.” She also shared this should not be a reason to be discouraged. She stressed the importance of becoming knowledgeable of local customs before booking a trip. She also encourages using mobile translation apps and apps that convert currency. With that advice, I turned to the internet to see what sites and networks I could find that were relevant and helpful. It didn’t take me long to find various “tribes” of women who share their knowledge and advice for other solo women traveling abroad. For womanto-woman tips on safety, dress, behavior and other travel resources from women who have traveled to these destinations recently, check out trip.skyscanner.com/tribes/solo-female. The site claims it is “Free of mansplaining and alarmist language.”

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You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. – BUDDHA

EMBRACE INDEPENDENCE, FOLLOW YOUR HEART I found a lot of women are conflicted internally with guilt from their own selfinflicted questions of, “What about my job? Is this selfish? What about the children, pets, my significant other?” You could make a book just on excuses not to go on that trip. But as a quote from Buddha says, “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” So, take the trip, do the things you love, ride the horses, zip the lines, eat the food, swim in the hot springs, pet the dogs, drink

the wine and sleep in as late as you want. Take home with you what you want and leave behind what you don’t need anymore. Your life, as it stands, will all be waiting for you when you return. You’ll have so much to share when you unpack. We can’t wait to hear your traveling solo stories. Please send them to editor@RWmagazine.com.

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LATE SUMMER FESTIVALS PLAINVIEW’S CORN ON THE COB DAYS AND KELLOGG’S WATERMELON FESTIVAL BY HOLLY GALBUS

ORN ON THE COB AND WATERMELON, TWO FOODS THAT SURELY SAY ITS SUMMERTIME IN MINNESOTA, ARE CELEBRATED EACH YEAR AT FUN-FILLED FESTIVALS IN TWO AREA TOWNS. NOW IN ITS 49TH YEAR, THE PLAINVIEW LIONS CLUB WILL AGAIN HOST CORN ON THE COB DAYS, AUGUST 15-19. THE FIVE-DAY EVENT, WHICH ORIGINALLY BEGAN AS A WAY FOR THE PLAINVIEW COMMUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF THE SWEET CORN HARVEST, IS FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES, MUSIC AND GRAND PARADE AND A GIVEAWAY OF SWEET CORN THAT JUST MAY BE THE LARGEST CORN FEED EVER.

CORN ON THE COB DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS The event kicks off Wednesday night with performances by gospel groups. The groups will perform in a tent set up in the parking lot at the Plainview American Legion. Thursday night, weather permitting, the film “Cars 3” will be shown beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran School playground. On Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be an antique tractor display at Park Side Elder Care, and in the evening, the firemen’s dance, featuring JT and the Gunslingers, begins at 8 p.m. outside Plainview Liquor Store. There is lots of family fun scheduled for Saturday, including a fun run, beanbag tournament, kid’s games—such as a three-legged race, ice cream eating contest and corn cob toss— as well as a kid’s pedal pull, talent show and a kid’s water fight. From 8 p.m. to midnight, the band 38 July/August 2018 RWmagazine.com

IV Play, from Mankato, will perform classic rock favorites at Kim’s Saloon & Grill. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, there is free sweet corn available at the north side of Wedgewood Park. Plainview Lions Club member Marty Hassig says nearly seven tons of sweet corn, which was all donated by Lakeside Foods, was given away last year. The Plainview Lions help serve the corn. At 1:30 p.m., the grand parade winds through the town of Plainview, and new this year, a Sportsman’s Raffle will follow the parade. Money raised at Corn on the Cob Days supports the work of the Lions Club in the community. “All the money raised goes back into the community, one way or another,” Hassig says. The club helps area children pay for needed glasses, contributes to scholarships and presents dictionaries to every third-grader in Plainview. See plainvieweda.org/corn-on-the-cob-days for more details.

KELLOGG WATERMELON FESTIVAL The 72nd annual Kellogg Watermelon Festival is scheduled September 7-9. Hosted by the Kellogg Lions Club, the festival features live bands, a grand parade, soap box derby, bean bag tournament and more. The event kicks off Friday evening at 5 p.m. with the Kellogg Lions Club barbecue chicken feed at Yahooligans Bar & Grill. From 8 p.m. to midnight a DJ provided by West Central Entertainment will keep the fun going. On Saturday, the Melon Market, an outdoor flea market with approximately 30 vendors, returns for a second year. Registration for the ninth annual Cancer Sucks bean bag tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. All proceeds from the tournament benefit a local cancer survivor. Also Saturday, Midwest entertainer David Malmberg performs his mix of comedy, storytelling, music, and ventriloquism at 1 and 4 p.m. on Kellogg’s Main Street. At 3 and 6 p.m., also on Main Street, Josh Peters with the Dangerous Fun Show will perform sideshow stunts, such as fire eating, the bed of nails, hypnosis, and a challenging straight jacket and chain escape. Saturday night’s entertainment features Diesel Drive, a local band from St. Charles that plays a mix of country, rock and Southern rock music. They will perform beginning at 9 p.m. at the Dugout. The Grand Parade, one of the largest in the area, begins at 2 p.m. Sunday. The parade features 150 parade entrants will wind through the streets of Kellogg, and a kid’s tractor pull follows. For a complete schedule of events, visit kelloggwatermelonfest.com.

olly Galbus is a Rochester H freelance writer.

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JUNE 22-AUGUST 5 Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona, classes, programs, plays, and workshops for all ages and all backgrounds, 474-7900, grsf.org

JUNE 23 Walk Around the World, RCTC UCR Regional Sports Center Grounds, celebrate the accomplishments of refugees and immigrants in our community, 10 am-1 pm, 289-5960, imaa.net

JUNE 26 UMR Connects: Absolutely Elvis, University Square Room 417, performance by Todd Anderson as he presents historical facts about Elvis, 7-8:30 pm, 258-8090, r.umn.edu

JUNE 29-30 CurePSP and Mayo Clinic Family Conference, Mayo Civic Center, conference informing patients and families about PSP, CBD, and MSA diseases, Fri. 12-2 pm; Sat. 7:15 am-5 pm, 328-2220, psp.org

JUNE 30 5th Annual Picks & Pints Music and Beer Festival, Kinney Creek Brewery, customer appreciation event with bands, beer, and food, 2-10 pm, 282-2739, kinneycreekbrewery.com

JULY JULY 2-22 Minnesota Beethoven Festival, Southeast MN, Beethoven’s music in an environment of performances, discovery, and community, 474-9055, mnbeethovenfestival.org

JULY 4 Fourth of July Holiday Show, Fisherman’s Inn, special annual water ski show with food and beverages, 367-4567, fishermaninn.com

JULY 8 Down by the Riverside Concert Series Presents: Gin Blossoms, Mayo Park, free concert featuring rock music by this Grammy-nominated group, 7 pm, 328-2200, rochestermn.gov 40 July/August 2018 RWmagazine.com

RTC Women’s 4 Mile Run/Walk, East Silver Lake, all women race including refreshments and door prizes, 8 am, rochestertrackclub.com

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JULY 11 A Green Pilgrimage, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, an environmental pilgrimage-on-foot where participants will stroll through the Temple of Nature, 6:30-7:30 pm, 280-2195, rochesterfranciscan.org

Spring Creek Motocross, Spring Creek Motocross Park, Pro National Round 8 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, 6 am-10 pm, 753-2779, springcreekmx.com

JULY 21 Stories in Stone, Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, see the architectural features, aesthetic design aspects, and artistic Franciscan facets, 6:30-8 pm, 280-2195, rochesterfranciscan.org

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Winona County Fair, St. Charles, MN, the 160th year of attractions, food and fun, 932-3074, winonacountyfair.com

45th Annual Stockholm Art Fair, Stockholm Village Park, original art and fine crafts will be exhibited come rain or shine, 10 am-5 pm, (715) 285-5692, stockholmartfair.org

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Ring of Fire, Rochester Civic Theatre, tribute concert to Johnny Cash relaying his life story through his music, Fri. and Sat. 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm, 282-8481, rochestercivictheatre.org

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JULY 14 Rochester Garden & Flower Club Annual Garden Tour, RCTC Heintz Center SMART Gardens, six outstanding private gardens filled with ideas, art and music, 9:30 am-1:30 pm, rgfc.org

JULY 14-15 Living History Fair, History Center of Olmsted County, a weekend of interactive events from the 1800's, Sat. 9 am-5 pm; Sun. 10 am-4 pm, 282-9447, olmstedhistory.com

JULY 16-19 Mega Kids Camp 2018 “Team Spirit,” Century Senior High School, students will learn important skills in faith, sports, arts, adventure, and more, 8:45 am-12:15 pm, 289-4817, evangelum.org

Jamey Johnson, Mayo Civic Center, performance by eleventime, Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson, 8 pm, 328-2220, mayociviccenter.com

JULY 22 BioEthics at the Cinema Presents: Wonder, Rochester Civic Theatre, discuss the reality of complex biomedical issues with experts following the film, 5:30 p.m., 282-8481, rochestercivictheatre.org

JULY 23-29 Olmsted County Free Fair, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, exhibitors, competitors, entertainment, amusements on the midway, and fair food, 282-9862, olmstedcountyfair.com

JULY 25 Tour With the Masters, Heintz Center RCTC, tour with the master gardeners and enjoy six unique gardens, 4-8:30 pm, (651) 643-3601, northerngardener.org

JULY 16-22 40th Annual Eyota Days, activities for everyone to enjoy including tournaments, races and more, eyota.govoffice.com

JULY 28 Riverboat Days River Run 10K, 5K, 1K, Under the Bridge, Wabasha, MN, family-friendly event included in the Wabasha Riverboat Days weekend celebrations, 8 am, (651) 565-4158, wabashamn.org

JULY 20 4th Annual Pride Prom for teens grades 7 through just graduated, Rochester Public Library, 6:30-9 pm, facebook.com/ events/1807678239270362/

Cannon Falls Wine and Art Festival, Hannah’s Bend Park, free to the public, wine tasting tickets available, 11 am-5 pm, cannonfallswineandartfestival.com

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Bear Cave BBQ Music Fest, Bear Cave BBQ Music Fest, amateur BBQ competition with live music, kids activities, food vendors, 10 am-12 am, 533-4745, stewartvillefoundation.org

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Gary Vaynerchuk Live, Mayo Civic Center, learn how to effectively brand yourself in business through this comedic performance, 6:30-10 pm, 328-2220, mayociviccenter.com

Just Between Friends Fall Sale, Graham Arena Complex, Rochester’s largest kids’ and maternity consignment sales event, 990-7668, rochester.jbfsale.com

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We Won’t Stay Silent 5K Walk/10K Run, RCTC Fieldhouse, support Recovery Is Happening and members of the local community battling addiction, 8 am-1 pm, 218-4773, recoveryishappening.org

43rd Annual Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-mile Run, Douglas, MN, Rochester Track Club grand prix race on the trail’s out-and-back course, 8 am, rochestertrackclub.com

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AUGUST 4 Dogs Downtown, Peace Plaza Downtown, a canine-centric event that will have activities, games, performances, and more, 11 am-3 pm, 216-9882, downtownrochestermn.com

Women and Spirituality Conference, Mayo Civic Center, multi-faith gathering including workshops, discussions, exhibits, dialogue, discovery and celebration, Sat. 8 am-6:30 pm; Sun. 8 am-4 pm, womenandspirituality.org

AUGUST 12 Down By the Riverside Concert Series Presents: Jefferson Starship, Mayo Park, free rock music performance by this gold and platinum album, award-winning band, 7 pm, 328-2200, rochestermn.gov

AUGUST 16 Employer Seminar: State Tax Withholding and Unemployment Insurance, Heintz Center, targeted towards those who need knowledge on business programs and tax laws, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., rctc.edu

AUGUST 17-18 Gold Rush, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, one of the top indoor/outdoor antique destinations in the nation, Fri. 7 am-6 pm; Sat. 7 am-6 pm; Sun. 7 am-2 pm, 269-1473, iridescenthouse.com

AUGUST 25 Scheels Healthy Human Race, Soldiers Field Veteran Memorial, half marathon, 5K, hand cyclist half marathon, and half marathon relay, 7 am, 664-9438, raceroster.com

AUGUST 25 Walk to Defeat ALS, East Silver Lake Park, raise money for a cure, research, and to sustain care services, 8:30 am, (612) 455-8330, webmn.alsa.org

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A TALE OF TWO SISTERS A DAD CHERISHES TIME WITH HIS DAUGHTERS BY JOHN SIEVERS

Despite this shortcoming, I’m proud I can pack a picnic in minutes, and when I make breakfast, it always ends up having two eyes and a mouth. If I pack the school lunchbox, you know it has a special note, maybe encoded as a secret stretchy rubber band message—write the note on a rulerstretched rubber band, then when it shrinks back to normal size, the note is unreadable unless you know the secret. As a professor, I have my summers off, and I spend a lot of time with my daughters. I love taking them to concerts and cultural events. Over the years, we’ve gone from walking with one girl in the backpack to being able to ride our own bikes.

A CHEW STORY Periodically Beth travels to conferences, and we make these trips family affairs. While Beth attends sessions, the DADventures commence. During a Seattle conference this led to a sticky situation. I’d read about the Market Theatre Gum Wall in Post Alley. Despite being the germiest tourist attraction ever, I thought it might be the perfect excuse to let Eleanor, then 5, and Abigail, 3, have 42 July/August 2018 RWmagazine.com

their first gum-chewing experience (yes, they live a sheltered life). Each daughter got a shiny quarter for the gumball machine. The gum quickly lost flavor, and before we made it to Post Alley, Abigail wanted to spit hers out while Eleanor wondered if I had a baggy to keep hers in. Both girls toughed it out for the chance to leave their mark on the inches-thick mass of gum stretching 50 feet long and 15 feet high. Amazingly, neither got sick after the germy encounter, but they’ll never forget their first chew.

IF THE SHOES FIT, SHARE IT Shoes are stereotypical girly accessories and aren’t usually a dad’s domain, but my fondest memory of my daughters’ footwear deals with creating our own fashion. Local artist Amarama Vercnocke hosted a shoe-adorning class, so my wife suggested we pretty up our kicks. While Beth, Eleanor and I were excited to decorate our shoes, my younger daughter, Abigail, was hesitant to wear her own art. I promptly became her shoe model as she drew on one of my shoes, and I proudly wore her art.

I’m still loving our co-designed shoes. Abigail’s art is on my right foot, and mine is on my left. Abigail is proud I’m wearing her design, which gets complimented at every outing, and my wife and I managed to create some positive family time nurturing our daughters’ creativity and their self-confidence.

GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT One of my favorite times of day with my daughters is reading aloud before bed. Since I’m an English professor, reading is something I really value. The nights I’m not out playing a jazz trombone, I make a point of reading to the girls. As they’ve grown, we’ve read everything from board books to young adult novels. “Island of the Blue Dolphins,” focusing on a young woman fending for herself after she’s left behind by her tribe, was a favorite. Sometimes we’ll fill the tub up with pillows to make a reading nest. After reading, I tuck each girl in, and we say words from our first book, “I Love You Through and Through.” At the end of the book it says, “I love you through and through yesterday, today and tomorrow too.” The words, though borrowed, are heartfelt. I hope one day my daughters will echo this phrase to their children and think of me when they do.

J ohn Sievers is a husband, a father, an English professor and a freelance writer. When you don't find him busy with one of these roles, you're likely to find him playing trombone.

Photos provided by John Sievers.

HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF WATCHING MY DAUGHTERS, ELEANOR, 10, AND ABIGAIL, 8, GROW UP. AT TIMES, I FEEL OUTNUMBERED IN A FAMILY WHERE THE FEMALE-TO-MALE RATIO (COUNTING OUR TWO GUINEA PIGS, S’MORES AND NIBBLES) IS FIVE-TO-ONE. THOUGH MY WIFE, BETH, AND I SHARE PARENTING DUTIES, SOME GIRL-SPECIFIC TASKS ELUDE ME. I ADMIT, MY PONY TAILS ARE ALWAYS LOPSIDED.

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