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Performer,
director, teacher
SUSAN
HANSen
Comes home to
Highland Summer
Theatre
Hmemlloer!
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MSU Theater & Dance Department Kicks Off Summer Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alexander Ramsey Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
George's City Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Taste of the Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Gaylord's Music on Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Fun, Festivals and Frolics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Bed & Breakfast Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Improving Self Confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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What Next? Goodbye Ain't Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Lather, Rinse, Repeat - Editor’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Susan Hansen: Actress, Director, Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Choosing the Right Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Lather,
Rinse,
Repeat
Summer in Minnesota!
Finally, huh? We wait 13 long winter months
for this time of year and now those lazy, hazy,
crazy days are here. I suppose any minute
the big box stores will have backpacks
and school supplies laid out. Maybe I’m
exaggerating, but barely. Now’s the time
to take the words lazy and hazy to heart
with a little less crazy that the rest of the
year can bring.
I admit I’m not much of summer person.
Could be because of the head injuries I fear
as I slap myself silly in an effort to fend off
mosquitoes and deer flies? And I detest
being hot. Which no, thank you very much,
has nothing to do with my age so just shut
up and eat your Popsickle. Or better yet
give it to me to rub on the back of my neck.
Ahhh....summer.
But of course there is much to love about this
season. Campfires, grilling, fireflies, boating,
bird-watching, and hangin’ out on the screen
porch. Emphasis on screen for bug-free livin’
sans bloodshed. One can’t be lazy and hazy
whilst getting chewed on.
RVW offers up summer this month starting
with Minnesota State University, Mankato,
alum, Susan Hansen. The answer to what’s
to do this summer starts here with Highland
Summer Theater schedule. Performer,
director and teacher, Susan returns to her
river valley roots to entertain you.
Then we take to the lakes and rivers, or at least we float along vicariously, with
Virginia Suker Moldan, featured in this issue, as she paddles her way through the
waterways of the U.S. She’s had more than a few hazy mornings waking up in
makeshift campsites after an adventurous day on the water.
I was a bit jealous at Virginia’s array of boats when I took her feature photo. As a
kid I loved taking a rowboat out at my uncle’s resort to tool around the lakes and
river in my hometown. There is nothing like a melted Hershey bar and sorta coolish
Mountain Dew for a lazy summer picnic when you’re nine. Unless I took my friend
Karen along. Her mom would pack her crinkle cut carrot sticks for a snack. She was
always ahead of her time in the healthy treats department, although not sure carrots
go with warm Mt. Dew.
What’s a better treat than mm-mm-meat? Especially during summer grilling season.
You may have driven past George’s City Meats in Nicollet hundreds of times. Now’s
the time to stop in this tucked-away culinary treasure. The first thing that greets you
is the heady smell of...well, meat. And that says it all. Learn about its history inside
and then get ready to barbecue.
Now that you’ve got your eats lined up, it’s time to hit the road. Kimberly Kroubetz
of Kroubetz Lakeside Campers gives us the RV skinny for those who want a little
comfort (fold down outdoor kitchen anyone?) with their wanderlust.
And what’s summer without music music music? Head over Gaylord way and you’ve
got it. Don’t mind the construction as they work to upgrade the downtown. Just
keep an ear out every other Wednesday now through fall for live music on the main
drag. This community event includes farmers’ markets, flea markets, games and
more. A delicious slice of Americana awaits. This kind of crazy we can handle!
After all that activity it’s time to relax at Alexander Ramsey Park in Redwood Falls.
There’s a reason it’s called "Little Yellow Stone" with its spectacular waterfalls. Grab
your girl friends for some nature communing and reconnecting. Did I mention there
are goats? And buffalo? As executive director of Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism,
Anne Johnson says—the park is a gem. And who doesn’t love those, right?
So let’s roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, just (Slap!) don’t forget the
(Ouch!) bug spray. Ya gonna eat that Popsickle?
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Actress,
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teacher
Hansen comes home
to Highland
Summer Theatre
By Michael Lagerquist
Photos by Alika Faythe Hartmann
S
usan Hansen has a strong connection
with Larry Shue’s comedy The Foreigner,
which she directed last month at
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s
Highland Summer Theatre.
Back in 1992, when Hansen was a newly minted
Equity Actor, she played Catherine for more than
300 performances at the Old Log Theater in
Excelsior. It was a bit of a harrowing experience:
The actress originally cast in the role gave her two
weeks’ notice as the show was opening, giving
Susan 14 days to learn the lines, observe her
character’s movements during performance and
then step into the role.
Ironically, those two weeks are five days more than
she had to put together the same production in
Mankato. Of course she knew the show—and her
actors came in knowing their lines—plus she had
her entire cast for eight hours a day of rehearsals.
When June 1 came around, she was deep into
solidifying her lines as Sister Aloysius in Doubt,
playing June 23-27.
Although Sister Aloysius is seen by some as the
“bad guy” of the play, which pits her against Father
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Brendan Flynn, whom she accuses of having improper relations with a young boy,
Susan doesn’t see her character that way.
“It’s interesting because you always approach your character without judgment,” she
says. “And she really is sort of a shepherd. Her job is to look after every member of her
school, and she mentions that repeatedly.”
Shepherding and working within a frantic schedule are commonplace for Susan.
She teaches full-time at Riverland Community College in Austin, but also works at
Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis, teaches an introduction to theatre
class at Augsburg College in Rochester, directs or performs for Matchbox Children’s
Theatre in Austin annually and seems to be developing student involvement projects
wherever she goes. Plus, she’s the mother of a 17- and a 12-year-old and has a
130-pound Bernese Mountain Dog.
“They’ve been very supportive of the work I’m doing, which is great, so we work it
out together,” Susan says of her children, Baylee and Bryce. “We talk every day about
what’s happening that day, what’s going to happen after school and what’s going
to happen that night…. I have a calendar that has three columns for every day. And
that goes months into the future. We really love our down time together chilling and
watching Netflix.”
Before returning to graduate school at Minnesota State Mankato in 2006, Susan had
been a working actress in the Twin Cities for eight years and in Los Angeles for eight
more years. In Minneapolis she worked at various theatres, did commercials and
industrial films (longer promotional works, instructional and educational films); in Los
Angeles she did work in television, appearing in such series as JAG, Profiler, Party of
Five and Chicago Hope, as well as commercials and new play development.
"It’s an improvisation class, but not just for performance,
it’s improvisation for life.”
After her second child was born her priorities
changed. She applied for a job at Riverland
Community College in her hometown of Austin,
where she knew she would have lots of support
from family and friends. She has now taught at
Riverland for 10 years and at Metropolitan State
University for three.
“I created something at Metro State University that
I absolutely love, and I think it’s probably one of my
biggest passions. It’s an improvisation class, but not
just for performance, it’s improvisation for life.”
D
rawing students from every discipline on
campus, she teaches exercises that students
can use in real life situations. She says she
has heard they take pages from their class journals
and put them on their refrigerators to remind them
of things they can do to get through the rigors they
face each day. “They say they didn’t know they were
taking a life coaching class,” she laughs.
She tries to direct a production each year for the
40-year-old Matchbox Children’s Theatre in Austin.
If she can’t direct, she volunteers her time for an
acting role. Through this program she created "Teen Scenes", which targets students
ages 12-20. It creates a bridge between the fairy tale-based children’s theatre and
the more grown up topics of high school or college productions. “They come out of
that a little bit more mature actors, which is great,” she says.
All of this brings us back to Sister Aloysius, the shepherding nun at St. Nicholas
Catholic School in the play Doubt. Susan’s take on the character is that even though
she is a woman in power at the church, because she is a woman, and because
the play is set in the midst of the Second Vatican Council, she must follow formal
hierarchy. Add to this the fact that the young boy in question is a black student
during an era of extreme racial tension, and you’ve got a difficult situation for her.
“I am thrilled that Susan will be ‘coming home’ for another Highland Summer
Theatre,” says Highland’s Artistic Director Dr. Paul J. Hustoles, who also was
Academic Chair when Susan was a student there. “She has a very unique perspective
on The Foreigner as she has played a role in it hundreds of times—she certainly
knows what works and what doesn¹t work—and that’s a key factor in this kind of
comedy.”
“So, it’s interesting what the situation does to her personally throughout the course
of the play,” she says. “I don’t believe that it’s a witch hunt. I believe that she has
come up against the situation before and felt it was out of her control, and she
doesn’t want that to happen again.”
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Those who followed his student career will remember he played
Matthew in 2011’s Altar Boyz. This year’s roles are Rev. David Marshall
Lee in The Foreigner, Danny McGuire in Xanadu, Father Brendan Flynn
in Doubt and Lucas Beinke (Wednesday Addams’ boyfriend) in The
Addams Family.
Since graduating, Jake has appeared professionally as Ash in Evil Dead:
the Musical in Appomattox, VA, and as Pinocchio in a Pennsylvania
touring production of Shrek the Musical. As a student here, Jake
appeared as Ash’s buddy, Scott, in the Studio production of Evil Dead.
Jake’s director in The Foreigner and religious foil in Doubt is 2009
Master of Fine Arts Acting alum Susan Vee Hansen. Susan’s HST
resume includes the role of Ethel Thayer in On Golden Pond (2010)
and Karen in Plaza Suite (2011). Before her return to academia in 2006,
Susan played the role of Catherine Simms professionally in more than
300 performances at the Old Log Theater in Excelsior. She has taught
for more than 10 years at Riverland Community College in Austin and
more than three at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul.
By Michael Lagerquist
In the matter of just nine weeks this summer, the Minnesota State
University, Mankato Department of Theatre & Dance will present four
fully mounted shows, including two musicals, in the two theatres of
the Earley Center for Performing Arts. Highland Summer Theatre is in
its 49th year, tracing its origins back to when the institution made the
move from valley to highland campus.
While audiences may see many of the same people as they do during
the school year—both onstage and behind the scenes—Highland is a
professional summer stock theatre. This means many of the students
get something for participating that they don’t get during the school
year: Money.
“Highland Summer Theatre, because it is professional, gives us the
wonderful excuse to bring back some our professional alumni,”
says Paul Hustoles, who exchanges his Department Chair hat for his
Artistic Director hat during the summer. “This year, all fours shows
will feature ‘stars’ from our past.”
As was the case last year, spring 2014 alum Jake McInerney will
appear in all four shows, including a couple as religious characters.
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“Summer is always time to have some fun and explore some
more ‘frivolous’ kinds of things we can’t seriously study during the
academic year—like Xanadu and The Addams Family!” Hustoles says.
“We always try to do something more evocative in the summer too, to
balance the lightheartedness. This year, we explore Doubt, a serious
play that asks questions that are just as relevant now as when the play
was written.” In the John Patrick Shanley play, Sister Aloysius (Hansen)
confronts Father Flynn (McInerney) with accusations of improper
behavior with a male student.
Says Hustoles: “Susan is a truly remarkable actress and, even though
her interests have grown and expanded over the years, there are a
few roles that are just too good to pass up—Sr. Aloysius is one of
those roles.”
Among the other alumni returning for Highland Summer Theatre
this year is St. Peter’s Emily Jansen (2013 BFA Musical Theatre) who is
Melpomene in Xanadu and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family.
This spring, Emily played The Witch in the regional premiere of Big
Fish. “I’m excited to come back and work with old friends as well as
many new faces!,” she says.
This year’s slate of alternating plays and musicals in Highland Summer
Theatre began with The Foreigner, May 26-30 in the Andreas Theatre
and continues with Xanadu, June 10-13 in the Ted Paul Theatre;
Doubt, June 23-27 in the Andreas Theatre; and The Addams Family,
July 9-11 & 15-18 in the Ted Paul Theatre. All but The Foreigner are Minnesota State
Mankato premieres.
Xanadu is based on the Universal Pictures’ cult classic movie of the same title
and follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Clio, who
descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, CA, in 1980 on a
quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation
of all time—the first roller disco. It is sponsored by an anonymous donor.
Doubt is a powerful drama that won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. As
stated above, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her
own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with
one of the male students. The real question, as it turns out, is if the accusation is
less about scandal and more about questions of moral certainty, and if anyone
actually wins such a battle. Doubt is sponsored by the Minnesota State Mankato
TRIO Programs.
The summer closer, The Addams Family, is sponsored by Orthopaedic & Fracture
Clinic, PA, Farrish Johnson Law Office, Chtd. and Lyle Wichmann. Based on the
characters created by Charles Addams, in this musical adaptation Wednesday
Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from
a respectable family. Adding to that, Wednesday begs her father not to tell his
beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful
night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s boyfriend and his parents.
Tickets for the remaining shows may be purchased online at MSUTheatre.com
or by calling or stopping by the Theatre & Dance Box Office in the lobby of the
Earley Center for Performing Arts from 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and one hour
before performances. Call 507-389-6661. Musicals are $22 regular, $19 discounted
(over 65, under 16 or a group of 15 or more) and $15 for current Minnesota State
Mankato students; plays are $16/$14/$11. RVW
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Alexander Ramsey Park is the
‘Little Yellowstone of Minnesota’
By Amanda Dyslin
Photos by Alika Faythe Hartmann and courtesy of
redwoodareacommunitycenter.com.
The city of Redwood Falls made a pretty amazing
The park continues to be a draw for outdoor enthusiasts, couples
and families alike. Here’s a bit more about the features of Alexander
Ramsey Park so you can plan a trip this summer.
Picnic Areas
purchase in 1957, one whose value has far exceeded the purchase
price during the past 58 years.
The park has five picnic areas surrounded by woodlands and three
shelters that can be reserved at redwoodareacommunitycenter.com.
Alexander Ramsey Park had been a state park from 1911 to 1957,
and for the bargain price of $1, the city of Redwood Falls took over
ownership, making the acreage one of the most vast and unique city
parks in the country.
The park’s original and largest recreation area includes the 1930s
Works Progress Administration Vintage Lower Shelter made of
massive timber and granite. Near the shelter are a playground, ball
field, and the Ramsey Park Zoo.
“Alexander Ramsey Park is truly a gem,” said Anne Johnson, executive
director of Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism. “It’s really one of the
main things we’re known for.”
Zeb Gray Overlook Area
Covering an expanse of 217 acres of beautiful forest, bluffs, trails,
campground and various other landscape features and amenities,
visitors come to the park from as far away as 3,000 miles, Johnson said.
The scenic overlook area includes the Zeb Gray Shelter that overlooks
the Redwood River and the hogback peninsula. The area also has
a playground and access to the waterfall, which is spanned by a
pedestrian bridge.
Trails
“Known as ‘The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota,’ (it is) the largest
municipal park in Minnesota,” Johnson said. “Located along the
Minnesota River Valley, the many unique features of the park have
something for everyone to enjoy, including one of the park’s most
popular attractions, Ramsey Falls.”
The Ramsey Park Trail System can be accessed at various signed
trailheads in the park. The system includes miles of paved trails and
footbridges that crisscross Ramsey Creek and the Redwood River.
Jackie Edwards, City of Redwood Falls Parks & Recreation director, said
the park is a popular place, but it’s still somewhat of a hidden gem
with characteristics that truly set it apart from others.
The Ramsey Falls observation area is one of the most popular
attractions at the park. The area has unique bridges and pathways to
access scenic vistas of the falls and Ramsey Creek. There is also picnic
space, an open shelter, a playground, and access to hiking trails.
One unique and popular draw to Alexander Ramsey Park is the zoo,
Edwards said. Located near the campground, the zoo has been a part
of the land since it was a state park, she said. Families can feed the
goats and see the numerous other animals, including prairie dogs,
buffalo, elk, deer and other species of upland game and waterfowl.
Edwards said it’s hard to say what aspect of the park brings in the
most tourists.
“It’s probably just all of what the park has to offer: camping, the
shelters, hiking trails, the falls – it’s all highly used,” she said.
Ramsey Falls
Camping
The Ramsey Park Campground has 31 individual sites with 50-amp
electrical hookups. The restrooms have showers. The campground is
near the zoo, golf course, sway-back bridge, playground equipment,
and the lower shelter.
Camping reservations can be made by calling 507-644-2333 or by
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Fun FActs
• The park was named after Alexander Ramsey, the first territorial
governor when the territory was established in 1849. He was also the
second governor of Minnesota from 1860-1863.
• In 1957, the state charged 25 cents to enter the park. When the city of
Redwood Falls took over ownership, park entry became free and has
remained so.
• The DNR stocks a minimum of 400 Brown Trout into Ramsey Creek.
• Morel mushroom picking is a popular pastime in the park.
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Be Well
Protect your skin from cancer, premature aging
Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause skin
damage in as little as 15 minutes. Prolonged exposure
and damage can lead to various forms of skin cancer,
many of which, thankfully, are preventable. The sun
isn’t the only skin-damaging predator — tanning
beds, smoking and unhealthy diet can also have ill
effects on the body’s outer layer.
The key is to be sun savvy and know how to keep your skin healthy.
Let’s explore a few tactics to help protect your skin.
Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
This is when the sun is most intense and produces the greatest
chance of sunburn. If you must be outside during these hours, seek
shade by using an umbrella, a tree or other type of shelter. Use
protective clothing and sunscreen even when in the shade.
Use sunscreen when outdoors.
Higher SPF numbers indicate increased protection. The American
Academy of Dermatologists recommends using at least SPF 30. Use
sunscreen even on cloudy or cool days as damage from the sun’s
rays can still occur. Re-apply every two hours or after swimming
or when sweating. Also, check the expiration date — shelf life is
typically three years, less if it has been stored in high temperatures.
Wear sunglasses with UVA and
UVB protection.
Proper, protective sunglasses help
prevent damage to the sensitive
skin around your eyes, as well as
cataracts.
Don the right head gear.
A wide-brimmed hat can protect
your face, ears and neck. If wearing
a baseball cap, don’t forget to apply
sunscreen to your neck and ears.
Wear protective clothing that covers
exposed areas.
Be aware of medications that increase your
sensitivity to the sun.
Some antibiotics and over-thecounter medications can make you
more sensitive to sunlight. Common
drugs include antihistamines, such
as Benadryl; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like aspirin or ibuprofen; certain
antibiotics, including Bactrim or Tetracycline; antidepressants;
antipsychotics; and some oral diabetic medications. Check with
your pharmacist regarding your medication side effects.
Protect youngsters.
Children younger than six months should not use sunscreen but
should be protected from the sun’s rays with protective clothing
and shade. Children six months or older should have sunscreen
applied regularly when outdoors.
Perform regular skin checks.
Look for any changes to moles, freckles or birthmarks. Additionally,
monitor any new skin changes that have occurred. Use a mirror to
evaluate hard-to-see areas, and have regular skin evaluations by
your health care provider or dermatologist.
Avoid the use of tanning beds.
Tanning beds produce harmful UVA and UVB rays, which increase
the risk for skin cancer, including melanoma — the deadliest form
of skin cancer. There is also no proven evidence that use of tanning
beds to obtain a base tan decreases your risk of sunburn. Beyond
that, use of tanning beds increases the chance of developing
cataracts and ocular melanoma.
Make healthy lifestyle choices.
Maintain healthy skin by not smoking. Smoking damages collagen
and elastin in your skin. Treat your skin gently by using mild soaps
and daily moisturizers. Limit hot showers as this can strip essential
oils from your skin. Pat dry after bathing to retain moisture in your
skin. Eat a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables,
whole grains and plenty of water. Engage
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RV lifestyle brings
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By Amanda Dyslin
T
here are tons of fun things for kids to do in the summer. There
a tons of fun things for adults to do, too. The trick is finding
the activities that bring the whole family together.
Camping remains one of those beloved pastimes for every member
of the family. With lakes and parks across the Midwest just waiting
to be explored, we asked Kimberly Kroubetz of Kroubetz Lakeside
Campers and Motors in Lake Crystal a few questions about the
options for recreational vehicles, as well as the RV lifestyle.
Bottom line, Kroubetz said, it’s one of the few things that entice
the kids to put down the electronics and get back to the basic
enjoyments of life.
“It’s about getting out there and enjoying the lifestyle,” she said.
What should people who have never been RV-ing
before know about it?
People should know how big RV-ing is getting in general and how
many different ways you can use RVs. People who don’t RV tend to
think you go to a campground and that’s it. People use them for all
kinds of reasons. They take them to classic car shows, or they have
friends in camping groups who get together and map out all the
great places they want to see.
People should do some research on the many different ways to use
and RV. Some people are seasonal users, others retire and RV to see
the country. There are many options, so don’t be overwhelmed and
afraid without looking into them.
What kind of RV is right for a couple? A family?
It all depends on how you want to use it. I always say to take a step
back. First and foremost, I ask what they have for a tow vehicle to
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find out what they can pull with it. That will determine the right size
of the RV. Second, I ask what monthly payment or investment is right
for them. Then you start getting into the fun stuff, including how
many people they intend to bring along and amenities.
Why do people choose an RV over other ways to camp
or vacation?
It is, by far, the most affordable way to vacation, hands down. Of
course, RV-ing has morphed over the years and you can make it very
unaffordable if you want to. But mostly, it’s very affordable.
You can’t stay at an inexpensive hotel for under $100 anymore.
Most campgrounds are $8-$30 a night, and instead of going out to
restaurants, you’re bringing your food with you.
Also, there are just a lot of people who are getting scared of flying,
with things happening around the world and within our borders. I
think people feel a little safer traveling in RVs.
Is an RV fun for kids?
Yes. These days kids are so locked into game systems and
electronics. You can hardly get the kids to talk to you. When you go
on a vacation and stay in a hotel, the kids go find the game room in
the hotel or they watch TV.
When you go camping, it’s one of those things adults and kids can
do together. They’re running around the campground and playing
with other kids, and you finally start to see them lose the iPads
and the cell phones. They’re playing bean-bag toss and roasting
marshmallows and getting back to the basics.
"When you go camping, it’s one
of those things adults and kids
can do together."
How about the elderly? Can they get around in one?
Manufacturers have really addressed that. Baby Boomers are getting
up to retirement age, so certain RVs have wider door widths, and in
some cases, wider floor plans once you get in there.
The really cool things are the toy haulers, with the huge ramp door
that comes down in the back. Elderly people in wheel chairs can use
the ramp to get into the RV, and some have second bedrooms in that
area and another half bath.
What kind of kitchens do RVs have?
Most have standard kitchens with nice double sinks and a fairly
large refrigerator and freezer, stove and microwave. It depends on
the size of the RV. We say in the RV world, you still have all the same
components of your house, just in a smaller space.
The biggest change in kitchens we’ve seen in the past five years has
been the addition of an outdoor kitchen, with a small refrigerator,
sink and barbecue grill.
Are they hard to drive?
The drivable ones have three different series. Class B, think of them
like larger minivans. It basically looks like an oversized van, but it’s a
camper. They are very easy to drive. Class C is like a van on steroids,
with a cab over where you’re driving. It’s still very simple to drive.
Class A, getting into 28 to 40-some feet in length, they have the flat
front, kind of like a bus. Again it’s just bigger and a matter of getting
used to it. In our area, most people are into the towable campers.
What kind of vehicle do people need to pull towable
campers?
I’d say a good portion can be towed easily by half-ton pickup trucks.
Minivans can pull smaller units, R-Pods or folding campers.
Are there models to fit most budgets?
Absolutely. That’s the cool thing. We have RVS and campers from
$1,995 to over $100,000. RVW
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Great outdoors
floats
Moldan’s boat
By Amanda Dyslin
Most of us remember where we were on 9/11.
Virginia Suker Moldan certain does, too,
but for different reasons than most.
Moldan was in Greenville, Miss., on the Mississippi River with a friend
that day in 2001, well into a 91-day canoeing journey that had begun
in Itasca at the headwaters of the Mississippi and would end 2,300
miles later in Venice, La. The two had planned to get to Jackson, Miss.,
to take a break from their canoe trip and fly back to Minnesota for a
wedding. But 9/11 shutdown travel, and the young women had to
hitchhike to Minneapolis, stashing their canoes until they could come
back and finish their trip.
Moldan, 35, talks about days like this in her life with a certain
nonchalance, as if she were remembering a typical vacation one might
take in an RV to Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon. Her humility belies
a rich history of adventure on not just the Mississippi, but numerous
other rivers across the country.
Her composure is likely due to her life-long exposure to canoeing. Her
mother’s family has taken an annual canoe trip for 35 years. The trips
began when Moldan was a toddler,
and she went along most years
ever since.
For the first few years
the family canoed
on the Minnesota
River and then
expanded to
other rivers in
Minnesota,
Iowa,
Wisconsin, Nebraska and Colorado. One of Moldan’s earliest and most
vivid memories of canoeing was when she was five years old, when
her father and his friends took their daughters on a father-daughter
trip to the Boundary Waters. The trip helped to grow her love of the
outdoors and the water.
“I love it because … all of your responsibilities have to wait until you’re
done,” said Moldan of Sleepy Eye. “It’s just a really nice escape.”
When Moldan was 20 and a sophomore in college, she craved an
escape that a short trip down the Cottonwood just couldn’t satisfy.
She wasn’t sure what her major would be, and she wanted to take
some time off to do some thinking and have an adventure.
She struck a deal with her dad: If she and her friend, Kelly, made it
from Itasca all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, he would drive down and
pick them up. And with that, the two young women headed out into
the unknown, one paddle stroke at a time.
“The first week was the hardest,” Moldan said with a laugh. “At the
beginning it was just a challenge to learn how to sit still and be in a
boat for that many hours.”
There was also the high temperatures, sunburn, mosquitos and sore
hands to contend with. But after the first week’s learning curve,
everything got better, Moldan said.
“The nice thing is the river starts small. All the lessons you learn about
the river, you learn slowly,” Moldan said.
The women learned about the river current and how to navigate
around barges that increased greatly in size as they traveled south.
They grew accustomed to sleeping just in sleeping bags along the
banks of the river, foregoing the task of pitching a tent every night.
They slept on little islands, or if one of their days happened to end
in a town, they would wait for dark and sleep in picnic shelters with
their sleeping bags. They learned to be resourceful and enjoy
exploring. They took their time, and they took days off
during bad weather or whenever they needed a
break.
“It was a great learning experience,” she said. “It
taught us a lot about the country.”
Moldan enjoyed the experience enough
to repeat it in 2004. After graduating
from college, she went canoeing with
a group from Itasca to New Orleans on
the Mississippi. The group was raising
awareness about voting in the 2004
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I did most when I was little,” she said.
presidential election.
Now a mother of a 2-year-old daughter
of her own, Moldan looks forward to
heading out on trips with her and her
husband, Matt Moldan. Although, she
said, her daughter has yet to step foot
in a canoe or kayak yet. As a mother, her
perspective has changed, she admits, and
she’s grown much more cautious.
“After doing it twice, I’ll never do it
again,” Moldan said, adding that there
are too many other potential trips to
take to keep repeating past ones.
These days Moldan has taken to
kayaking, having been encouraged
to try it by a friend and coworker at
Turner Hall in New Ulm, where she has
worked since 2007. She has even been ocean
kayaking in New Zealand.
“Ocean kayaking is just completely different,”
Moldan said. “I actually really like kayaking around here
because the rivers are always changing.”
Moldan said knowing a river is important – knowing when the river is
too high or too low, where there are sandbars and debris, and what
the current is like, for examples. The Department of Natural Resources
and various guides and outfitter groups are always good resources to
help with those kinds of questions about conditions.
But Moldan has found that as she has gotten older, she has become
less comfortable with rivers, even ones she has been on many times.
After so much experience, she understands that due to their constant
evolution, you can never know what a river will be like until you are
actually on it.
Despite her many different experiences, Moldan said her favorite river
is the one closest to home.
“The Cottonwood is my favorite river, I think, just because it’s the one
As for Moldan’s personal goals, she has a couple
of trips on her bucket list. She’s actually never
traveled the Cottonwood River from beginning to
end, which would only take a few days, she said. She also
got the idea years ago to canoe the Danube, which originates in
Donaueschingen in the Black Forest of Germany and flows southeast
for 1,900 miles to the Black Sea.
As for the immediate and more attainable future, Moldan said she
and her friend, Rose Breitbarth, plan to go out on area rivers as many
weekends as possible this summer. RVW
Opposite page top: Virginia Molden poses with a variety of kayaks at the
ready for any adventure.
Bottom left: Moldan in the first lock on the Upper St. Anthony Lock and
Dam. Kayakers use to locks for navigation along side pleasure craft and
tows/barges.
Bottom right: Moldan and friend Kelly Skau canoeing in Venice, LA, which
is the last city on the Mississippi that can be reached by a road.
This page above: The women create a makeshift campground in a city
park shelter in Wisconsin.
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SPACES
This house is for the
‘bird ies’
Shavers create oasis getaway right at home
Mark and Leah Shaver have brought their 1980s home
in New Ulm up to date with the help of experts as well
as their own personal involvement in the remodel.
The six-month project included gutting most of the
main floor and turning a formal living room into a
guest bedroom, removing dated archways and creating
an open floor plan with a central kitchen. The home,
which is located adjacent to the New Ulm Country
Club (golf course) as well as Flandrau State Park, is
considered by many to be “the best lot in New Ulm”.
It provides constant entertainment and nature views.
Changing and upgrading the outside of the house is
still on the agenda.
Did your remodel turn out how you expected?
We were very involved in the ever-changing process
during the 6-month remodel so while we had many
unexpected bumps along the way, the outcome of our
project was exactly as we imagined.
Were there any surprises along the way? As with
any major remodel we had many surprises along the
way. Our house was built in 1980 and had few updates
since that time. Its serene location along the state park
brings with it the fine furry residents like squirrels, bats
and a surplus of woodpeckers that adore our cedar
siding. During demolition, and crucial removal of cedar
beams across the living room ceiling, we discovered a
steel beam held within the final beam being removed.
That steel beam was holding up most of the second
floor of the house and led to our contractor hiring
an engineer to determine a plan for us to continue
creation of an open floor plan atmosphere while still
safely maintaining the structural integrity of our home.
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How did you decide on the color
scheme? We love the beach and
had to incorporate that into
our décor. We were both
in demanding jobs that
required working
very long hours and
wanted to be sure
that we created
an environment
at home that we
could appreciate
as an escape in
the same way that
we seek the beach
for vacations.
Sand, sun, blue
skies, green plants,
coral flowers were our
inspiration.
Was it easy to work with
the contractor/designer? Jeff
Lilleoden at Design Home Center in New
Ulm was the perfect choice for us. The best thing he
did was recommend Scott Kral who was our primary
sub-contractor and did the construction and carpentry
work. His creativity and eye for detail was so integral
to the beautiful outcome, but more importantly,
he was easy to work with, a sounding board for
guidance, made recommendations and always with
a great attitude. We were very decisive on certain
elements that had to be incorporated while being
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What is your favorite spot in the house? Our kitchen
is certainly the showpiece of our home and where
our family gathers for great food, fun and memories.
When it’s just us, our living room is our favorite spot,
specifically the area with a view of the golf course, state
park and beautiful sunsets.
inexperienced at remodel and construction. Design Home offers a onestop-shop for the entire process from demo to finishing touches. For
every bump we encountered along the way, they offered appropriate
solutions. Supporting as many local businesses as possible was very
important to us. For every sub-contractor needing to be hired, Design
Home had a local expert whose reputation and performance came
recommended with experience. Many of our changes were custom
due to converting an existing room into something else and the
expertise was proven many times over during our remodel – such as
converting an un-plumbed living room into a bedroom with an ensuite
bath or implementing a 30 foot steel beam into our kitchen to hold up
the second floor and create an open floor plan. These are not simple
projects and our team provided amazing results.
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How do you convey what you want to them? We lost many nights
of sleep planning every design concept that would create the at-home
escape we desired. During travel, we found items we loved and sent
pictures and also used apps like HOUZZ and Pinterest to provide
examples of concepts we liked. Design Home Center has a showroom
of products and matched our ideas to their many choices or our
carpenter built a solution.
What more are you going to do to the outside? The exterior has to
be changed from cedar to stucco. Owning a home certainly demands
a lot of maintenance but no matter what we do, the wildlife nearby,
specifically woodpeckers and squirrels, insist on feasting on our siding.
The state park and golf course provide a beautiful green backdrop.
We are working with Hacker’s Tree Farm & Nursery to put in a colorful
landscape and flower garden that we can enjoy while not attracting
deer and other wildlife to munch on. The ultimate goal is for the
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George’s City Meats
a three-generation family affair
Story and photos by Ruth Klossner
The family-owned meat market on the west side of Nicollet may
be called “George’s,” but you’ll probably be greeted by one of four
women when you walk through the door. It might be George’s wife
Darlene but—more likely—it will be daughters Dawn Gens or Wendy
Nielsen or granddaughter Angie Lingl.
George, now 83, still helps out—especially in the busy season—and
Darlene has various roles, but the second and third generations of
the family—all female—do the bulk of the work. Another daughter,
grandsons, granddaughters, and sons-inlaw also pitch in.
The family has called the business home
since George and Darlene together built
their own meat market in 1978, on a piece of
land that had been their potato patch.
“What I didn’t know, I went across the street to ask Emil Voeltz,”
George recalled. “And I went to the old high school and got a book on
wiring.”
Even before the building was finished, R.C. Zimmerman brought
The business soon outgrew that first 30- by 47-foot building and
added what’s now the front retail area of the shop. Other additions
have included a freezer, cooler, deer cooler, and an upstairs office. And
they just started work on another addition to make room for another
cooler and a seasonings room.
“This is truly
a mom and pop business.
We like to keep it family,”
George had 28 years experience in the meat industry when he and
Darlene decided to open their own shop—and together they laid the
400 blocks needed for the original building. They did almost all the
construction themselves.
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the first beef in for butchering. And, though they hadn’t done any
advertising, the Poehlers had three customers on the first day they
were open. They remember that Paul Honken bought the first quarter
of beef.
Through it all, it’s remained a family business.
“This is truly a mom and pop business. We
like to keep it family,” Darlene wrote on the
shop’s web page (georgescitymeats.com). “All
but one of our seven children have worked
with us during our years in business. The oldest was gone from home
when we started.”
Sons Randy and Doug were each involved in the business in the
earlier years, but Randy had to change careers when his doctor told
him to “get off the cement” after some 20 years. Doug tragically died
in a house fire 21 years ago.
“George had to learn to work with all women the last few years,”
Darlene said with a laugh. “He’s had carpel tunnel surgery on both
George Poehler in 1989
The Poehlers at George’s City Meats in 1989. From left: Doug, Dawn,
Randy, Tammy, George, and Darlene.
Each family member has a role
From a shop that originally emphasized custom butchering and
processing, the Poehlers’ business is now about half retail and half
custom. The custom work includes a heavy load of deer processing,
as the shop gets deer from all over and handles whole carcasses.
George, though taking it easier after 65 years in the meat business,
wraps sausage when needed and does all the repairs.
The retail end keeps growing as the girls continue to add new flavors
of brats and jerky. New additions include chili cheese wieners and
beef stix, wild rice and mushroom summer sausage, and seasoned
gourmet hamburger patties, just to name a few. They’re promising
more flavors of brats, too.
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hands, but he still does sausage wrapping and does all the repairs.”
Grilling tips from the Poehlers
• Fresh brats, smoked brats and marinated steak are great on the grill
• If meat is frozen, thaw completely before grilling
• A hot fire sears the meat to keep the juices in
If people have a favorite sausage recipe—like old-fashioned blood
sausage, for example—Dawn will make it.
• Worcestershire sauce and butter are a great baste for meat
Meat and cheese deli trays, gift boxes, and gift baskets are available
in any size, filled with a variety of meats and cheeses. The shop also
stocks exotic meats—elk, buffalo, alligator, king crab, and lobster tail.
The product line also includes coleslaw, pasta and other salads, and
baked beans for picnics and special events; and grocery items. Gift
certificates are also available.
• Brats can be simmered ahead, to make them grill faster;
simmering tightens the casings and makes the brats more
tender
George’s interest in hunting led to the shop becoming a DNR license
bureau.
“We’ve come a long ways from just mom and dad and me,” Dawn
said. “It used to be, when they’d go shopping for supplies and I’d be
here alone, it was quiet and I could go outside to tan. I’d just watch
for cars. I sure don’t have time for that anymore!”
She added, “We’re pushing more to retail now, with less farmers and
less livestock. It would be nice to open up the front of the shop to
make it bigger.”
While Darlene agreed, she noted that there aren’t any plans for that…
yet.
The Poehlers appreciate the support they’ve received over the years
and hold a customer appreciation event each summer. This year’s is
planned for Friday, June 12.
• When making BBQ chicken, don’t put the sauce on until almost
done to prevent burning
• And one more tip…get the guys to do the grilling!
Baked Pork Chops with Wild Rice
from Darlene Poehler
4 to 6 chops, one-inch thick
Shortening
1 can mushrooms and juice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of milk
1 cup diced celery
1 cup wild rice or Uncle Ben’s mixed long grain rice
Brown chops in shortening. Season. In a large casserole or baking
pan, mix undrained mushrooms, celery, and rice. Put chops on
rice mixture. Mix soup and milk and pour over chops. Bake at 375
degrees for one to one-and-a-half hours or until chops are tender.
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Darlene does the billing, keeps up the shop’s web and Facebook
pages and handles advertising. She waits on customers and wraps
meat and sausage as needed.
Dawn Gens started part-time in high school when the shop opened
36 years ago. She’s the main meat cutter, seasons the sausage, wraps
meat and sausage, and waits on customers.
Wendy Nielsen started 21 years ago after Doug died in the fire. She
makes the jerky, does the smoking of all products, wraps meat and
sausage, and waits on customers.
Angie Lingl started part-time while in high school—and has been
full time for nearly 20 years. She’s the main sausage stuffer, grinds
hamburger, wraps
meat and sausage,
and waits on
customers.
Tammy Comnick—
George and Darlene’s
daughter—is parttime but has a very
important role—
handling all tax work.
She also helps during
deer season.
Wendy Nielsen makes all of the jerky and does the smoking.
Grandsons Josh and
Kyle Gens come in
after they’re done
with their full time
jobs to do the
butchering.
While George has cut down his work in the
shop, Darlene continues to handling billing,
advertising, and networking.
Sons-in-law Jeff Gens
and Randy Nielsen
help out during the
busy season.
Granddaughters
Jessica Nielsen and Melissa Gens do odd jobs as needed.
Grandson Lucas Gens studied refrigeration in college and helps in
that area.
“So far we haven’t hired anybody outside the family,” Darlene
commented. RVW
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Gaylord makes the best of summer’s construction
Music on Main brings community together
Story and photos By Ruth Klossner
It’s no secret that it’s hard to get around Gaylord this summer. Street
construction—teamed up with storm sewer, sewer, water, and
sidewalk replacement—has closed most of the downtown streets.
Shoppers are learning a lot about the back doors to the businesses
as they go on scavenger hunts to find their way around.
Business owners and the community as a whole are making the best
of the situation, offering ways for shoppers to
get to busi-
nesses—and entertaining them when they’re in town.
“Music on Main” is the town’s way of giving back to shoppers,
community residents, and others coming to town. Held every other
Wednesday from now through October 7, the free events offer
something for all ages. The 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. live music is the main
drawing card, but there’s more. The concerts are held in conjunction
with farmers’ markets, flea markets, craft vendors, and food vendors
(4:00 to 7:00 p.m.). And, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., there are special
activities for kids—bean bag toss, Plinko, and more.
“This is a great way to bring the community together, from senior
citizens down to kids in strollers,” Amy Newsom, executive director
of the Gaylord Chamber of Commerce said.
This year’s Music on Main is an extension of monthly concerts held
last summer. That started when the library used a grant to put on a
single concert.
“It sort of rolled from there. We were asked to help—we got a
committee together and got businesses to donate for two more
concerts,” Newsom said. “We had a positive response. Everybody
who came enjoyed them.”
This year’s expanded Music on Main schedule is made possible
through the support of local businesses, as well as a grant from the
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Photos, opposite page: The family group, Carver Creek, entertained the audience with lively bluegrass songs at the first Music on Main concert last week.
After checking out the kids’ activities, these youngsters settled down to listen to the music. This page: Three vendors were on hand for the first concert—
with more expected each week as the farmer’s market/vendor event grows. Food was available from two stands just across the street. Kids enjoyed the
games set up just for them. With main street tore up in the background, concert attendees make the best of the situation. They brought lawn chairs to
enjoy the music from the lawn of St. Paul’s Lutheran.
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
“We hope to have larger attendance this year, bringing people to
the community to support our businesses during the construction
disruption,” Chamber member Jane Rischmiller said.
With so many streets torn up, the planning committee decided that
the southwest corner of Fifth Street and Main Avenue—just west
of Jerry’s Foods’ parking lot—is the best location for the concerts,
markets, etc. Bring your lawn chair. If the weather is bad, the concerts
will be moved to the American Legion at 329 Main Avenue.
The concerts will feature a wide variety of music—1940’s swing,
bluegrass, old-time, Hispanic, country, and folk.
As an added incentive, virtually every business in town is taking part
in the Loyalty Card Program, with drawings for $300 total in Gaylord
Green at each concert. Shoppers get their cards punched when they
make small purchases at the businesses, then drop filled cards in the
barrel for a chance at $100, $50, or $25 in Gaylord Green. Drawings
will be held at 6:00 p.m.—during a break in the music.
Even though the construction is making it difficult to get around
town, businesses are doing the best they can to be accessible, and
have posted signs to help people maneuver the scavenger hunt to
get to their doors.
Music on Main 2015 Summer Series
5th and Main Ave., Gaylord
June 10 Don & Betty Band, Old-Time
June 24 The Frye, Americana
July 8 Duke Zecco, Folk
July 22 Nobleza, Hispanic
“Our business people are feeling the effect, but they’re positive
about it. They’re telling me, ‘We know it has to be done’ and ‘We’ll
get through it,’” Newsom said. “We’ll all work together to promote
Gaylord and its businesses. We hope people will come to town to
shop and to enjoy the music.”
August 5 Jim Lawrence Orchestra, Swing
To learn more, go to www.gaylordmnchamber.com or call 507-2372338. RVW
October 7 Allen & Matt Carlson, Country
August 19 Church of Cash, Country
September 9 Arsenault & Pengra, Folk
September 23 Depot Creek, Folk
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“I don’t have
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ack of time due to today’s busy lifestyle
is the most common challenge people
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a parent into the mix, and I’m certain you can
relate! Are you guilty of giving this phrase as a
reason why you haven’t worked out? Maybe it
has been your reason this week, this month, or
even this year. If you are looking to improve your
fitness, and lack of time has been your challenge,
it’s time to throw that phrase out, because there
is a method of training that can maximize results
in a short amount of time! The answer is HIIT.
Now you might be thinking, HIIT what?! If this
method of fitness training is a foreign concept
to you, or it is something you have heard of, but
don’t really know what it is all about – let me
bring you up to speed. HIIT is short for “HighIntensity Interval Training” and describes a type
of workout that alternates between intense
bursts of activity and fixed periods of rest.
Research has proven that this methodology
supports the growth and maintenance of lean
muscle, burns body fat, and increases the
metabolic after burn for up to 24 hours postworkout – much longer than spending hours on
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Efficiency: If time is your biggest hurdle to overcome,
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workout, that is just 2% of your day—and that is all that it
takes to get fitter, faster. If you are really in a pinch, research
shows you can achieve more progress in a mere 12-15 minutes
of interval training (done three times a week) than the person
jogging on the treadmill for an hour.
20 Minute Full Body HIIT Workout
Grab a mat and set an interval timer for (30 seconds work/10 seconds rest)
for a total of 30 rounds. During your WORK interval, complete the exercise
listed, as fast as you can, at your fitness level for the full 30 seconds. Rest
for 10 seconds and then proceed to the next exercise. Complete the full list
below TWICE for a full-body, fat melting, 20 minute HIIT workout.
n High Knees or Jog in Place
Burns More Fat: Not only are you burning more calories
during your HIIT workout, but the effects of that intense
exertion are burning additional calories and body fat for hours
after you have completed your training session. Individuals
that HIIT show a higher fat loss percentage than those that
stick to your standard aerobic or “steady state” training, i.e.
treadmill, elliptical, etc.
n Squats or Squat Jumps
Increased Endurance: Most people aren’t used to
pushing into their anaerobic threshold (think of that lovely
place where you are barely able to breathe and your heart
is beating out of your chest). In the case of HIIT, this extreme
training produces extreme results, including increased
endurance over time.
n Burpees or Modified Burpees
No Gym, No Equipment, No Problem: One of the most
beneficial reasons to incorporate HIIT into your routine is
that you can perform it anywhere, with as little as your own
bodyweight, AND in the comfort of your own home. All you
need to do is log online where trainers are just waiting to train
real time with you – for free. No more excuses!
n Holding a Plank – Alternately Tap Opposite Shoulders
or Option from Knees
Maintain Lean Muscle: Your body burns more calories to
maintain lean muscle than it does to maintain fat. Therefore,
adding HIIT allows you to maintain your hard earned muscle
while ensuring most of the weight loss comes from fat stores
– win/win!
Increased Metabolism: In addition to increased fat burn
and maintained muscle, HIIT also increases your metabolism,
allowing for increased caloric burn in the 24 hours after your
workout is completed.
Challenging: HIIT isn’t the type of workout you can
casually do while reading a book or chatting with a friend.
It is designed for you to work fast and push yourself, at your
fitness level, as hard as you can go, during the work intervals.
With minimal rest in between exercises, you won’t want to
do much more than catch your breath. The trade-off of this
format allows seasoned exercisers a new challenge and new
exercisers a quick way to see results. You certainly won’t get
bored with HIIT!
Now that I’ve navigated several of the challenges standing
between you and your fitness goals and
explained the methodology behind the
training – what are you waiting for?
Commit to HIIT today and get FIT for
life!! RVW
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n Skaters
n Mountain Climbers
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n Pushups – from your knees or toes
n Backward Stepping Lunges – Alternating L/R
n Side Lunges – Alternating L/R
n Squat, Cross Body Knee to Elbow – Alternating L/R
n Holding a Plank, Step Touch your feet side to side or Plank Jacks
n Squat Shuffle – Side to Side
n Bicycle Abs
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Probiotics – the Friendly Bacteria
Not all bacteria are harmful. “Friendly” bacteria, known as probiotics, are actually good
for your digestive system. These friendly bacteria live in the intestinal tract along with
bad bacteria, and they fight for control of your digestive tract. A person will normally
have 400 to 500 species of bacteria at any one time in the digestive tract. People using
antibiotics, eating a poor diet or suffering from diarrhea are more likely to have depleted colonies of friendly bacteria. Friendly bacteria may benefit the body in a number of
different ways. Studies have found that probiotics can help reduce traveler’s diarrhea and
antibiotic-induced diarrhea, may reduce infections and some allergic responses,
and improve digestion and the immune system.
Yogurt is the traditional source of friendly bacteria. However, different brands of yogurt
can vary greatly in their bacteria strain and potency. Supplements in powder, liquid
extract, capsule or tablet form containing beneficial bacteria are other sources of
probiotics. Talk to your physician or Hy-Vee pharmacist before starting a
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Where there’s a helpful smile in your wellness aisle
Dairy Month –
tips for adding Dairy
Foods at Breakfast
long summer days filled with fun in the sun require the
proper fuel to power your adventures. packed with vitamins, minerals and protein, dairy foods are the perfect
choice to jump-start your day. Here are some great
breakfast tips and ideas that are sure to get you in the
“mooo-d” to celebrate June Dairy Month!
tips for adding Dairy Foods at Breakfast
• Many kids report that cereal is their favorite breakfast.
Choose whole grain, lower-sugar cereals and keep
plenty of low-fat milk on hand.
• Flavored milks are a fun change of pace and contain the
same nine essential nutrients as white milk.
• Substitute milk in place of water when making pancake
or waffle mixes.
• Keep the blender convenient. Blending milk or yogurt
and fruit into a smoothie is a refreshing summer starter.
• Prepare oatmeal and other hot cereals with milk for a
nutrition and flavor boost.
• Keep low-fat yogurt on hand for easy grab-and-go
breakfasts.
• Adding cheese to eggs, toast or tortillas is a savory way
to add dairy nutrition.
• If time is short, involve the family in preparing recipes
(like the ones below) the night before.
by Holly Ellison, RD, LD
Riverfront Hy-Vee Dietitian
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Fruity refrigerator oatmeal
Serves 1
all you neeD:
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit
all you Do:
1. Add oats, yogurt, milk and chia seeds to a pint-sized Mason jar or 2-cup
storage container with plastic lid. Stir ingredients together. Top with fruit.
2. Cover and let stand in refrigerator overnight. Serve cold.
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Improving our Self-Confidence and Becoming
the Awesome Individuals We Know We Are
E
veryone struggles with self-doubt, negative self-talk
and lack of confidence. Combatting the negativity and
overcoming, essentially the fear of being awesome is the
challenge and important to continued success. Below
outlines ten strategies to improving self-confidence:
Write it down: Putting your goals in space is critical to achieving
them. Personally, I’ve posted five goals on a whiteboard in
my office that I look at daily. I also have a themed goal for the
year, “STRETCH.” Basically, I want to stretch myself to do more,
learn more, be more and achieve my goals in 2015. Writing and
publishing this article is one of my goals. Check. The progress and
success, once putting your goals either in writing and/or by telling
a friend or co-worker, is incredible.
Visualize: Now that you’ve written your goals and thought about
the things you want in life, it’s time to visualize achieving those
goals and what life looks like once those goals are achieved.
Creating a vision board, something visual you can look at on a
daily basis, with pictures, words and people you have and/or want
in your life is a strategy for success. Another easy strategy is to
close your eyes and take the time to clear your mind and actually
visualize crossing the finish line, achieving your goal, and what that
feels like.
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Perfection: Get over it! Progress is more important than
perfection.
Beat the Gremlins: Negative self-talk limits our potential. For
years, I told myself I’m not smart enough. I’m not pretty enough.
I’m not good enough. You can’t. You shouldn’t. But I am and I can.
Reminding ourselves of the positive things is critical to believing in
our capabilities and reaching and exceeding our potential.
Feedback: Ask for honest and constructive feedback from
people around you, including friends, family, coworkers, fellow
volunteers, etc. Gathering information through surveys, casual
conversation or email is a great way to ask for feedback. More
formalized processes are often called a 360 review.
Mentor: Do you have a mentor? If not, seek someone out who
can encourage and challenge your thinking. Mentors often are
able to help open doors and provide perspective and insight.
Your mentor could be someone from your organization, in your
industry, your community or someone you consider successful
or feel you could learn from. It is not uncommon for me to invite
a professional I respect to get together to brainstorm ideas and
discuss opportunities. You do not need a formal and ongoing
relationship, but you certainly could have one.
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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are
powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?” —Nelson Mandela
Build a Network: Everyone needs support in achieving their
goals. Connections are valuable in finding new opportunities,
personal and professional growth and ultimately in becoming a
better human. I have met most of my network through volunteering,
service organizations and attending community and networking
events. It truly is amazing what you can learn from others and the
commonalities you might have with someone. Your network will have
a positive impact on your life.
Practice: To build confidence you need to practice. If you want to
speak-up more during meetings, you need to start asking questions
and contributing on a more regular basis. It will be hard, you will be
scared, but the result feels amazing. Depending on what you want to
do, take small steps to accomplishing the goal. If your goal is to run
a marathon, start with a 5K. If your goal is to become an executive
director or manager at or for an organization, are you practicing
the skills you need to hold that position. Volunteering is a great
way to practice skill building.
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the world to see; overcoming the fear of our gremlins and not being
enough is critical. A workout instructor I know often says, “If it doesn’t
challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” It’s that risk, the butterflies in
your stomach, the anxiety of something new, the stress of change that
makes the difference.
Spread the News: When something awesome happens; share
the news. Tell the world! The more you share your successes and
accomplishments the more the positive energy comes back to you.
You become noticed and feel like the next step isn’t as bad and/
or more achievable. The people around us give us the energy and
momentum to continue.
The above outlines ten strategies to achieving improved confidence,
reaching our goals and becoming the person and
professional we hope to be. What goal have you set?
How do you plan to reach it? RVW
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National Tax Office Marketing Manager
Eide Bailly LLP
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Risk: Achieving our dreams doesn’t come without taking a
leap of faith. There’s a level of vulnerability that comes with
goal attainment. You are often putting yourself out there for
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Fri., Jun. 5, 12, 19 & 26, Jul. 10,
17 & 24
•Lafayette Ice Cream Socials
& Band Concerts, downtown
Lafayette. Socials served by
community groups, starting at
5:30 p.m.; outdoor concerts by
Lafayette Band, 7:30 pm. Info:
507-228-8241.
Fri., Jun. 5, 19, Jul. 3, 17, 31;
Aug. 14 & 28
•Classic Car Fridays at Dave’s
Place, downtown Lafayette.
Hundreds of cars, food & drink
available. Info: Facebook or 507228-8910.
Sat., Jun. 6
•Ride for Research Breast Cancer
Awareness Bike/Car Mystery
Ride, Rapid Rick’s Bar, Nicollet,
12:30 pm start; 6 pm return.
Street legal bikes & cars (new,
used, classics, junkers.). Silent
auction, food, music. Proceeds
to Susan G. Komen 3-Day for
the Cure—Team Becky’s Hope.
Info & cost: rideforresearch.
zapevent.com/.
•4th Annual Lake Crystal Duathlon, Lake Crystal Area Rec
Center, 8:15 am. 3.1-mi. run,
13-mi. bike, 2-mi. run, or 5k run/
walk. Info & registration: 507726-6730 or lcarc1@live.com.
Sun., Jun. 7
•Motorcycle Road Run, Flying
Dutchman Motorcycle Club,
20513 110th Ave., New Ulm,
noon. Info: inquiry@flyingdutchmenmotorcycleclub.com.
•Henderson Area Ride for Cancer, Henderson Roadhaus, 510
Main St., 11 am. Cars & motorcycles welcome. Proceeds to Sibley County Relay for Life. Info
& registration: 507-248-3691 or
507-248-3230.
•Dairy Day at Harkin Store,
nine miles NW of New Ulm
on Nic. Co. Rd. 21, 1 pm. Info:
sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/
harkin-store, 507-354-8666 or
507-934-2160.
•Geocaching 101, Minneopa
State Park, 3 mi. W of Mankato,
Hwy 68 & 169, 4 pm. High tech
treasure hunt; GPS units provided. Limit 20 people (8 years
& older). Info: 507-384-8890 or
Scott.Kudelka@state.mn.us.
Mon., Jun. 8
•Martin Luther College Golf
Classic, New Ulm Country Club.
Noon shotgun start; 5:30 pm
social hour & dinner. Proceeds
to campus improvements
and scholarships. Info & cost:
507-354-8221 or gartneml@mlcwels.edu.
•Kaylie and Tyler's Faith Jam,
Sleepy Eye. 5K Color Run/Walk,
3-on-3 basketball tourney; U of
M Gopher football coach Jerry
Kill; Christian music artist Jason
Gray. Proceeds to scholarships
& other causes. Info: kthumbleheartsfoundation.org/.
Mon., Jun. 8-Aug. 31
•Concert in the Park Series,
German Park, New Ulm, 7 pm.
Different group each week. In
case of bad weather, concerts
move to New Ulm Civic Center
(1212 N Franklin). Info: 354-9041
or Facebook.
•2nd Annual Scandian Grove
Church Flytte 5K Fun Run &
Walk, 42869 County Road 52,
Saint Peter (Norseland). 5K run
& 1.5 mile walk, start & end at
church. Strollers welcome, dogs
& bikes not. Proceeds support
MSU Intervarsity Campus Ministry. Info & registration: scandiangrovelutheranchurch.org,
507-382-1552, or flyettefunrun@
gmail.com.
Mon.-Fri., Jun. 8-26
•Musical Theatre Summer Camp,
State Street Theatre, Center &
State, New Ulm, 10 am-3 pm.
Concludes with performances
of ‘Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka’
Fri.-Sun., Jun. 26-28. Music,
singing, dancing, set construction. Limited to 50 kids, grades
K-12. Info, costs & registration:
507-359-9990 507-276-7182.
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Tues., Jun. 9
•Alice Lind Play Reading Society,
John Lind House, 622 Center
Street, New Ulm, 6:30 pm. Reading Uncle Vanya. Info: execdir@
newulmact.com or 359-9990.
Tues., Jun. 9-Jul. 21
•Concerts in Sibley Park, Mankato, 7:30 pm. Free concerts, variety of band music—marches,
Big Band, jazz, Disney, current
movie & show tunes. Children's
march each week. Bring blanket
or lawn chair; rain cancels. (June
23 at Blue Earth County Court
House lawn & June 30 patriotic
concert at Lincoln Park). Info:
507-387-6990 or mankatoareacommunityband@yahoo.com.
Tues., Jun. 9-Sept. 15
•Classic Car Roll In, downtown
Henderson. Cars & motorcycles.
Main street businesses, Sibley
County Historical Society & Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River
Center open; food vendors;
Henderson Farmers’ Market.
Info: hendersonrollin.com/
about.html/.
Tues. & Wed., Jun. 9-10
•K ids in the Kitchen Cooking
Class, Riverfront Hy-Vee Dining
Area, Mankato, 4:30-6:30 pm.
Free 30-minute hands-on edible craft project sessions. Info
& registration: 507-625-1107
or HEllison@hy-vee.com.
Wednesday, Jun. 10
•Madelia Community Hospital
Foundation Golf Outing, Madelia, 4:30 pm. Shotgun start;
dinner only available, too. Info:
www.mchospital.org or 507642-3255.
Wed., Jun. 10—Oct. 7 (every
other Wednesday)
•Music on Main, 5th and Main
Street, downtown Gaylord. Two
hours of music & shopping—
even if Gaylord’s main streets
are under construction; farmers’
markets, craft & food vendors,
drawings for Gaylord Green.
Info: gaylordmnchamber.com.
Wed., Jun. 10, 17 & 24, Jul. 15,
22 & 29
•New Ulm Municipal Band Concert, German Park, New Ulm, 7
pm. Free.
Wed., Jun. 10 & 24; Jul. 8 & 22;
Aug. 5 & 19, Sept. 2
•Bike Night Wednesdays at
Dave’s Place, downtown Lafayette. Hundreds of bikes, food &
drink available. Info: Facebook
or 507-228-8910.
Thurs., Jun. 11, 18 & 25
•Songs on the Lawn, Jackson
Park on Second Street, across
from Mankato Post Office, 11
am-1 pm. Music, entertainment
& food. Free parking at city center. Info: 507-385-6640 or info@
greatermankato.com.
Thurs., Jun. 11
•Henderson Sew & Share
Quilters, Henderson Library,
Lower level. 6:30 pm. Beginning
projects or bring your own
stitching, knitting, etc.—sew,
share, and learn. No cost. Info:
507-248-3880.
Thurs.-Sun., Jun. 11-14
•Mapleton's Town & Country
Days. Music, bingo, demo
derby, fireworks (Fri.); antique
& classic tractor, truck & farm
machinery; silent auction, quilt
show, vendor & craft show,
helicopter rides, kiddie parade,
pedal pull, petting zoo, grand
parade (Sat.), food. Info: Facebook page, 380-2312 or coleen.
meiag@hickorytech.net.
Fri., Jun. 12
•Arlington Breakfast on the
Farm, new Exhibition Building
on Sibley County Fairgrounds,
Arlington, 6:30-10:30 am. Info:
507-964-5158 or 507-964-2251.
Fri.-Sat., Jun. 12-13
•Bend of the River Cookout,
Nicollet County Fairgrounds,
400 Union St., St. Peter. Pro &
amateur cooking teams combine for the largest barbeque in
Minnesota. Info & registration:
507-381-7742 or mankatocookout.com.
Fri., Jun. 12-Sun., Jun. 14
•Hutchinson Jaycee Water
Carnival, Hutchinson. Medallion
hunt, Run by the River, Rotary
bike ride, grande day parade.
Info: 320-587-5252 or watercarnival.org.
•Annual Lower Sioux Wacipi,
Lower Sioux Indian Community, Morton, 8 am Fri.-5 pm Sun.
Celebration of Native American
heritage, showcasing music,
dancing & spirituality. Info: 507637-2828 or redwoodfalls.org.
Fri., Jun. 12-Sept. 25 (every
other Friday)
•Cruise-In New Ulm, Burger
King, New Ulm, 5:30 pm; cruise
Broadway at 7 pm. Bikes, cars,
trucks. Free. Info: 507-276-0755.
Sat., Jun. 13
•New Ulm Farm City Hub Club
Pancake Breakfast, Brown
County Fair Bus Barn/Show
Ring, New Ulm, 7-9:30 am, prior
to Southern Minnesota Youth
Dairy Show. Open to public,
free will offering. Info: 507-2400048.
•Citizens Bank Minnesota Race
to Raise 5K run/walk, Citizens
Bank, 105 N. Minnesota St.,
back parking lot, New Ulm,
7:45 am. Medals for top finishers, refreshments & t-shirt;
proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
Info & registration: citizensmn.
com/citizens-way/community-events, 507-354-3165 or
arasmussen@citizensmn.com.
•Ambassador Blues, Minnesota
Square Park, Hwy 169 So., St.
Peter. Free blues festival; five
bands, vendors. Sponsored by
St. Peter Ambassadors. Info:
507-934-3400 or 800-473-3404.
•Minnesota Zoomobile at Minneopa State Park, 5 mi. W of
Mankato on Hwys 68 & 169, 1
pm. Live animals, biological artifacts, storytelling & audience
participation. Meet at picnic
shelter on the waterfalls side.
Info: 507-384-8890 or Scott.
Kudelka@state.mn.us.
Sun., Jun. 14
•Art of Music Fundraiser, The
Grand Center for Arts & Culture,
New Ulm, 3 pm. Live music
all day, art activities for kids
& adults, silent & live auction,
art sales. Free admission, food
available. Info: Art of Music
Fundraiser on Facebook.
•Flag Day at Harkin Store, nine
miles NW of New Ulm on Nic.
Co. Rd. 21, 1 pm. Info: sites.
mnhs.org/historic-sites/harkin-store, 507-354-8666 or
507-934-2160.
Mon., Jun. 15
•24th Annual Charity Golf
Classic, New Ulm Country Club,
New Ulm. Benefits American
Cancer Society. Info & costs:
507-233-5600 or 612-290-0348.
Wed., Jun. 17
•Family Night on the Dairy Farm,
Steve & Kerry Hoffman Farm,
18868 140th Avenue, New Ulm,
5-8 pm. Tour a working dairy
farm, dairy treats, petting area,
music, hayrides. Info: farmcityhubclub.net, 507-276-3468 or
276-4810.
Thurs., June 18
• ‘What is Community Acupuncture?’ presentation by Tamara
Stoffel Dipl.O.M., Best Western,
Hwy 169, North Mankato, 5:155:45 p.m. North Mankato. Info
& registration: 507-625-9355,
drjan@gentlebackcare.com,
or gentlebackcare.com/thrive.
html.
Thurs., June 18-Aug. 13
•South Main St. Market Fest,
Historic South Main Street, Le
Please join us for the 21st annual
Swedefest Family Fun Festival!
Saturday, June 27, 2015 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Swedish Smorgasbord Serving 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides - Kid’s Activities
Quilt Raffle - Silent Auction - Refreshments
Closing Devotions
Great Entertainment from 4:00-7:30 featuring
The Rickheims & The Kingery Family!
BERnadoTTE LuThERan ChuRCh PaRK
6 miles east of Lafayette, MN at 34122 515th Ave. (Co. Rd. 10)
For more information, go to www.fields-of-grace.org 249253
Sueur, 6-8:30 pm. Free community celebrations. Vendors,
food, music & family activities
hosted by local businesses.
Vendor spots open. Classic car
& motorcycle owners welcome.
Info: MarketFestLS.com or
Facebook.
Fri., Jun. 19
•30th Annual Redwood Falls
Parade, Redwood Falls, 7 pm.
Info: redwoodfalls.org/event/
redwood-falls-parade/.
•Relay For Life of Nicollet County, Gorman Park & St. Peter
Community Center, 600 So.
5th Str., St. Peter, 4 pm-1 am.
Fundraiser for American Cancer
Society. Survivor, luminaria
& closing ceremonies. Food,
kids’ activities, music, cancer
education, silent auction. Info:
relayforlife.org/nicolletcountymn, 507-931-5816 or avolk@
gustavus.edu.
•Nature Scavenger Hunt, Minneopa State Park, 5 mi. W of
Mankato on Hwys 68 & 169, 1
pm. Hunt among the trees and
prairie plants. Meet at waterfalls side. Info: 507-384-8890 or
Scott.Kudelka@state.mn.us.
•Relay for Life of Sibley County,
Winthrop City Park, Winthrop,
5-11 pm. Walk softball field
& park paths, food, music,
games, silent auction, luminary
ceremony.
Fri.-Sat., Jun. 19-20
•Lake Crystal City Days, Lake
Crystal. Battle of the Bands
High School Marching Band
Competition, 6 pm Fri. Carnival,
turtle races, peddle pull, bingo,
music, pony rides, parade, fireworks. Info: lakecrystalchamber.com/ or 507-726-6088.
Sat., Jun. 20
•Watonwan County Breakfast
on the Farm, Bryon & Kathy
Christenson farm, 73805 280th
St., north of St. James, 8-11 am.
Free pancake breakfast, exhibits, live animals, visit with area
legislators. Info: facebook.com/
south.apd?fref=photo.
•Kids Club Father’s Day Event,
Riverfront Hy-Vee Dining Area,
Mankato, 9 am-noon. Make
fun, personalized & edible gift
and card. Info: 507-625-1107 or
1393hbcmgr@hy-vee.com.
•Goosetown Roller Girls, Civic
Center, New Ulm, 7 pm. Bout
vs. Brookings, SD. Info: eaguldan@gmail.com.
•Redwood Falls Lions 5K Walk/
Run & Bazaar, Redwood County
Fairgrounds, Redwood Falls,
7:30 am. Info & registration:
rwflions5k.weebly.com/.
Fri.-Sun., June 19-21
•Solstice, Riverfront Park, 310
West Rock Street, Mankato.
Local & regional musicians,
artists, crafts & food vendors.
Supports VINE and Life-Work
Planning Center. Time TBD Fri.,
11:30 am-10 pm Sat., 11:30 am7:00 Sun. Info & cost: mankatosolstice.com.
Sat., Jun. 20
•Redwood Falls Citywide Garage Sales. Info: redwoodfalls.
org/.
•Pink Ribbon Ride and Summer
Solstice Benefit for Breast
Cancer, Indian Island Winery,
18018-631st Ave, Janesville, 10
am. Motorcycles, classic cars,
regular vehicles; 100 mile ride.
Silent auction, music, food.
Proceeds to the U of M Breast
Cancer Research Center. Info:
nicollet Friendship days - June 26-28
Friday EvEning: Park opens 5 pm, Kid’s Bike Drawing,
Miss Nicollet Talent Show, Music in the Park
Saturday: Vendor & Craft Fair, 5K Run/Walk,
Tractor Pull, Peddle Pull, Bean Bag Tourney, Fire
Dept. Water Fights, Queen Coronation, Live Music
Sunday: Outdoor Church Service, Parade (1 pm),
Music in the Park, Raffle
—Midway all weekend—
Sponsored by American Legion Post 510 Family
Check AmericanLegionPost510NicolletMinnesota on Facebook
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•ArtSplash Art Fair, North
Mankato Taylor Library, 1001
Belgrade Ave., North Mankato, 10 am-4 pm. Art, bands,
food, booths with jewelry,
cards, photography, paintings,
apparel, Native American crafts.
Proceeds to library & humane
society. Info: Facebook page.
Sun., Jun. 21
•Father's Day Men's Crafts at
Harkin Store, nine miles NW of
New Ulm on Nic. Co. Rd. 21, 1
pm. Info: sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/harkin-store, 507-3548666 or 507-934-2160.
•37th Annual Fly-In Breakfast,
Redwood Falls Airport, Redwood Falls, 8 am-noon. Free
breakfast for pilots, others welcome. Info: redwoodfalls.org/.
Thurs., Jun. 25
•Sleepy Eye Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, Sleepy
Eye Golf Club, 27898 US Hwy 14,
Sleepy Eye. Info: 507-794-4731
or chamberdir@sleepyeyetel.
net.
Thurs.-Sun., Jun. 25-28
•Riverside Days, Springfield.
Medallion hunt, kiddie parade,
MN Over 60s Band, parade (Fri.),
streeet dance, music, classic car
show, kids’ fishing derby, bean
bag tourney, baseball, food.
Info: springfieldmnchamber.
org/.
Fri., Jun. 26
•Fairfax 5k/1mile Fun Run,
Memorial Park, Fairfax, 5 pm.
C.A.P.S. Community Awareness and Prevention of Suicide
non-competitive fun run. Info:
fairfax5kfunrun.webs.com.
Fri.-Sun., Jun. 26-28
•Nicollet Friendship Days,
downtown Nicollet. 5K run, Miss
Nicollet talent & coronation,
craft fair, bean bag tourney,
tractor pull, kiddie parade,
pedal pull, grand parade (Sun.),
music. Info: nicollet.org or 507232-4231.
•Henderson Sauerkraut Days,
Bender Park, Henderson. Kraut
cruise, tractor ride, kiddie
parade, car show, softball, mini
rods, music, world champion
kraut eating contest. Info: kraut.
hendersonmn.com/. Info: 952-
200-5684 or sjmmb@yahoo.
com.
Fri.-Tues., Jun. 26-30
•Deep Valley Homecoming,
downtown Mankato. Celebration of Maud Hart Lovelace & the Betsy-Tacy books.
Guided tours, book festival,
kids’ games, trolley rides, bus
tours, programs, re-enactments, 1900-era fashion show,
dinner & music, vintage car
show, guest authors. Info &
registration: betsy-tacysociety.
org/events, 507-345-9777 or
btsmankato@gmail.com.
Sat., Jun. 27
•Quiltistry, New Ulm. Quilts
displayed throughout town,
classes, demonstrations, trolley
rides. Info: 507-233-4300, chamber@newulm.com or newulm.
co.
•Swedefest, Bernadotte Lutheran Church Park, 34122 515
Ave., rural Lafayette, 4-8 pm.
Entertainment, Swedish smorgasbord, silent auction, kids’
activities, horse-drawn wagon
rides. Info: 507-228-8380.
•Summer Party at Flying
Dutchmen Motorcycle Club, 2
mi. E of junction Hwys 15 & 68,
then ½ mile left on 110th Ave.,
New Ulm, noon-midnight. Live
music, 2 outdoor stages, classic
car & motorcycle cruise in, food,
beverages, arts & craft vendors,
games. Info: flyingdutchmenmotorcycleclub.com.
•Riverside Days 5k Fun Run and
Walk, Springfield Area Community Center, Springfield, 8 am.
Info & registration: springfieldmn.org.
Sat.-Sun., June 27-28
•Minnesota Air Spectacular 2015,
Mankato Regional Airport, 3030
Airport Rd N, Mankato. The
USAF Thunderbirds headline,
also Army Gold Knights. Info:
facebook.com/MNAirSpectacular.
Sun., June 28
•New Ulm Autofest, 2403 South
Broadway, New Ulm. Cars,
trucks, motorcycles. Info: 507354-3410 or autofest.org.
•Hilltop Happenings, Hilltop Hall,
206 First St. N., Montgomery, 4
pm. Musical variety show. No
admission—donation accepted
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• Crazy Days, Jul 17-18
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• Brown County Free Fair, Aug 12-16
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507-234-6222 or indianislandwinery.com/id7.html.
newulm.com for more details
to defray costs; pizza sold at
intermission. Info: bighonza.
com/hilltop-hall/.
•Carver Creek Bluegrass at
Harkin Store, nine miles NW of
New Ulm on Nic. Co. Rd. 21, 1
pm. Info: sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/harkin-store, 507-3548666 or 507-934-2160.
Mon., June 29
•24th Annual Kiwanis Thunder
of Drums, Blakeslee Stadium,
MSU Campus, 200 Stadium
Road, Mankato, 6:30 pm.
Mankato ’77 Lancers & St. Peter
marching bands perform,
then drum corps competition.
Proceeds support Kiwanis
youth programs & Mankato 77
Lancer. Info: thunderofdrums.
org, 507-387-1008 or tickets@
thunderofdrums.com.
Thurs., Jul. 2
•Salute to America, Christ the
King Lutheran Church, 222 Pfau
St., Mankato. Free concert by
Mankato Riverblenders.
Fri., Jul. 3
•Thunder in the Valley, Riverside
Park, New Ulm, 7 pm. New Ulm
Battery and New Ulm Municipal Band.
•Digital Nature Photography for
Kids, Minneopa State Park, 5
mi. W of Mankato on Hwys 68 &
169, 4 pm. Digital cameras provided. Limit of 20 kids (8 years
and accompanied by adult).
Info and sign-up: 507-384-8890
or Scott.Kudelka@state.mn.us.
Sat., Jul. 4
•Morton’s 4th of July Celebration, city park, 10 am. Parade,
family day of fun with flea
market, horseshoe tourney,
kids’ activities, concessions,
pork chop feed, pedal pull, fireworks. Info: mortonmn.com/.
•9th annual Morton Firecracker
4 Mile Run/2 Mile Fun Run/
Walk, Brent Koch Memorial
Shelter, Morton City Park, 8
am. All ages & skill levels. Info
& registration: 507-828-3282,
mortonfirecrackerruns@gmail.
com, or athletepath.com.
•July 4th Concert in Turner Hall
Park, 102 S. State, New Ulm, 11
am-7pm. Full afternoon of free
music, variety of musicians.
Tree-shaded park, bring blanket or lawn chair. Turner Ladies
food and beverages available.
Info: 354-4916.
•Minnesota River Paddle, Fort
Ridgely State Park, rural Fairfax,
10 am. Paddle 8 miles from
Mack Lake County Park to
Highway 4. Info & registration:
507-384-8890 or scott.kudelka@state.mn.us.
Sun., Jul. 5
•Independence Day with the
New Ulm Battery at Harkin
Store, nine miles NW of New
Ulm, 66250 Co Rd 21, Nic. Co.
Rd. 21, 1 pm. Info: sites.mnhs.
org/historic-sites/harkin-store,
507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160.
Wed.-Sun., Jul. 8-12
•North Mankato Fun Days,
Wheeler Park, Center Street,
North Mankato. Fun for all
ages. Parade, kiddie parade,
carnival, softball tournaments,
live music. Info: northmankato.
com/fun-days or 800-232-6909.
Thurs.-Sun., Jul. 9-12
•Madelia Park Days, Watona
Park & other locations, Madelia.
Family night with Bob & Beachcombers, parade, moonlight
swim, pedal pull, kids carnival,
fireworks, food, live music,
sports, Carp Classic fishing
tournament, Blues Festival, 4th
Annual Madelia Scrub Run/
Walk 5K, Rivers Edge Art &
More Fair. Info: visitmadelia.
com/.
Fri.-Sun., Jul. 10-12
•Winthrop Farm City Fun Fest,
City Park, Winthrop. Softball
tourney, craft & food vendors,
kids’ games, 5k run, bingo, bar
olympics, pedal pull, mini tractor pull, street dance, car show,
parade, BBQ chicken dinner,
petting zoo. Info: winthropfarmcityfunfest@gmail.com
Sun., Jul. 12
•Christmas in July at the Harkin
Store, nine miles NW of New
Ulm, 66250 Co Rd 21, Nic. Co.
Rd. 21, 1 pm. Info: sites.mnhs.
org/historic-sites/harkin-store,
507-354-8666 or 507-934-2160.
Mon., Jul. 13
•MVL Golf Classic Outing &
Wine and Beer Tasting, New
Ulm Country Club, 11 am. 18
holes of golf, tasting, dinner.
Supports tuition assistance for
students. Info & registration:
507-380-3084 or valh@mvlhs.
org.
2015 EVENT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
4pm • Maple River Heritage Grand Opening
5pm • Carnival Starts • Library Park
Come
Join in the
Fun!
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
10 am-7 pm • Corn Pit • Sponsored by The Well
4:30–10 pm • Food Stands • Library Park
5 pm • Carnival Continues • Library Park
5-8 pm • Cooper and Scheidel • Main St • Sponsored by The Well
• FREE! Bring your lawn chairs!
5-8 pm • Maple River Heritage Museum is Open
5:30-7 pm • Free Rootbeer Floats • Pioneer Bank • Near Library Park
6 pm • St Teresa’s Bingo • Main St
7 pm • Demo Derby • at the Maple River Athletic Complex
Also-Power Wheels demo derby for the kids!
10 pm/Dusk • Fireworks at the Maple River Athletic Field
• Sponsored by Mapleton Muni
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Walking Tour • find maps at the Maple River Heritage Museum
9 am–3 pm • Antique & Classic Tractor, Truck & Farm Machinery Show •
between Catholic and Lutheran Churches
9 am-3 pm & 5:00-7:00 pm • Maple River Heritage Museum is Open
9 am–8 pm • Town & Country Days Silent Auction • Across from Library
10 am • Bean Bag Tournament & Beer Garden • Mapleton Muni
10 am-2 pm Climbing Wall •Sponsored by The Well •Main Street
10 am–3 pm and 5-7 pm • Quilt Show • St Teresa’s Catholic Church
10 am-3 pm and 5-7 pm • Vendor and Crafter show
• St Teresa’s Catholic Church Basement
10 am–10 pm • Food Stands • Library Park
10 am–12 & 1–3 pm • Make and Take model building class Presented by
South Central MN Modelers • The Well Youth Center, Main St
10 am -dusk • Helicopter Rides • School Yard Near Hwy 22
11 am • Kiddie Parade • Line up at 10:45 at Ecumen/Country Neighbors
(New Time and New Route) • Contact Chrissy 380-3075
11:30 am • Sertoma Kids Pedal Tractor Pull • Main St near Library
Noon-midnight • Carnival Continues • Library Park
Noon • St. Teresa’s Bingo • Main St
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• Sponsored by Mapleton Mini Storage, Tara Garbes Realtor,
Homestead Realty LLC, B. Langworthy Painting and Finishing Inc.,
Hawk Alarm and Workforce Resources, Inc.
3 pm (approx.) • Jim Lawrence Orchestra to Perform before the parade
at the Mapleton Community Home
4 pm • Grand Parade (line up at 3 pm) • Sponsored by Mapleton
Chamber of Commerce • See parade route and line up maps
5:30 pm (approx.) • Mapleton Fire Department Pork Feed at the
Fire Hall (free will donation)
5:30 pm (approx.) • Schells Hobo Band to perform at the Library Park
6 pm • Cow-a-Bunga Bingo Raffle drawing near City Hall
9 pm–12:30 am • Beer Garden & Street Dance @ Mapleton Muni-2nd
Avenue Street • Hicktown Mafia Performs
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Carnival Continues
9 am to 1 pm • Pancake Breakfast • Library Park
• (An Odd Fellows-Mapleton Town & Country Days Benefit)
11 am • Antique Tractor Pull • (registration 9 am)
• Watch for directions on HWY 22 south of town • Food Provided
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•Crazy Days, New Ulm. Info: 507233-4300, chamber@newulm.
com or newulm.co.
Thurs.-Sun., July 16-19
•Red Ribbon Ride. 4-day, 300mile ride for HIV/AIDS. Stops in
Belle Plaine, Mankato & Waconia. Info: redribbonride.org.
Fri.-Sun., July 17-19
•Bavarian Blast, Brown County
Fairgrounds, New Ulm. German-style bands, old-time,
rock and country music. Food
& drink options. Craft show,
kids’ games, fun run, parade
(Sunday). Pre-fest Thurs. with
classic rock acts. Info: 507-2334300, chamber@newulm.com or
newulm.co.
Fri., Jul. 17
•Relay For Life of Redwood
County, Gilfillan Estate, Hwy 67,
Morgan, 4 pm. Survivors, luminary ceremony, & Fight Back
Ceremonies. Info: 800-227-2345
or facebook.com/rwfrelay.
•Gibbon Funfest Freaky Friday
5K & Kids’ 1-mile, Gibbon City
Park, 7:30 pm. DJ to follow. Info
& registration: zapevent.com/
listactivities.aspx?eventid=7173.
•RiverSong Music Festival, Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson. 5-9 pm Fri., 12-9 pm Sat.
Live folk, blues, roots, Americana, acoustic jazz & Celtic
music by artists/bands from all
over the nation, multiple stages.
Info: http://www.riversongfestival.org.
Farmers Markets
•Buffalo Lake Farm & Flea Market,
city park on Hwy 212. Garden
fresh fruits & vegetables, flowers, handmade crafts, mittens,
breads, pies, baked goods. Jun.
6-fall: Sat 8 am-noon. Tue. &
Thurs. 3:30-6 pm.
•Fairfax Farmers Market, 1st
St., SE of Hwy 19. Garden fresh
produce, breads, baked goods,
seasonal flowers. Jul.-Sept.: Tue.
4 pm.
•Gaylord Farmers Market, downtown, 5th & Main Ave. Variety
of vegetables (beans, carrots,
cucumbers, onions, peppers,
potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes); strawberries, raspberries,
melons, apples, pumpkins,
squash, gourds; honey, preserves & baked goods. Mid-Jun.Oct: Wed. 4-6 pm, some weeks
in conjunction with Music on
Main.
•Hector Farmers Market, junction
Hwy 212 & Cty Rd 4 (SCG&E
C-Store). Variety of garden fresh
fruits & vegetables, canned &
baked goods. Jul.-fall: Wed. 3-6
pm.
•Hutchinson Farmers Market,
open air pavilion at 25 Adams
St. SE. Variety of products—
vegetables, fruits, honey, herbs,
baked goods, flowers, preserves, crafts & meats.
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•Redwood Falls Farmers Market,
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St. Locally produced vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, cheeses,
honey, eggs & chicken; also
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2-5:30 pm, Sat 9 am-noon.
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Valley National Scenic Byway, and is rich in history
and natural beauty. Enjoy two 18-hole golf courses,
great hiking, camping, and biking, or many other
recreational opportunities. Visit our unique specialty
shops, historical museums and sites, or take in
some great entertainment and special events.
Whether it’s for a day or for a lifetime, you’ll
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with Obstetrics care.
If you are currently expecting or
planning to become pregnant, ACMC
wants you to rest easy knowing that we
have a full team of providers who offer
prenatal, delivery and postnatal care.
Every pregnancy is a unique and
special event, and ACMC’s team is here
with you and your baby through the
most exciting time of your family’s life.
“The nurses were absolutely amazing! They
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240 S Washington St.
Redwood Falls, MN
507.637.8535
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Choosing the Right Realtor to Sell Your Home
In today’s fast paced real estate industry, more
home owners are using Realtors to sell their home
than ever before. Having a professional on your
side is key if you want to sell your home efficiently.
Since the real estate field is very competitive, home
sellers have an abundancy of options when it
comes to choosing who represents them in the
selling process.
So how do you decide the best Realtor to list your property? It all
comes down to what you want to get out of the experience. Before
deciding, interview a handful of agents so you have a clear picture
on what each one offers. It’s important to keep the mindset that they
are working for you; you are not working for them. There are a lot of
questions to ask when you meet with an agent for the first time.
What Makes Them Special?
What do they do that the others won’t do when it comes to selling
your home? There are a variety of services offered by listing agents,
and it’s important to get the most for your money. Some will go room
to room and make sure that your house is physically appealing to the
buyer’s eye. They might have interior design services that will help
to make your home shine. Others will bake cookies and offer snacks
at open houses. If your agent sticks out from the rest, your home will
too.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.
The number one thing that gets buyers excited to look at your
home is the pictures of your home. Be sure your agent is going
above and beyond to make those photos look great. Do they call in
a photographer to take the pictures, or are they taking pictures with
their cell phone? Do they move your personal belongings out of each
photo, or will the photos have your vacuum cleaner, your bathrobe,
or your pets in them? Always ask for a sample of pictures so you know
what the agent does to make your home look photogenic.
Are You Getting the Most for Your Money?
Many agents and their brokers are able to provide the special services
with no additional cost to you. Some agents will pay to stage your
home or their brokers will pay to distribute fliers and hire professional
photographers. Any expense that they take on is helping them
to market and sell your home quickly, so they may pay for these
extras. Check to see what special services comes along with their
representation when you interview the agent.
Overall, consider that this person will be working for you for at least a
month. The agent should connect with you and be
able to create a positive working relationship.
They should make you feel confident that they
are not only selling your home, but earning
their commission.
By Jessica Barke, Realtor
Klobucar Realty
klobucarrealty.com
What’s Their Marketing Plan?
It’s expected that your agent will advertise your home
on popular house-hunting websites, but there are
so many other creative mediums they can explore.
Some agents will distribute fliers for open houses
to apartment buildings, or send out personalized
invitations to potential buyers. Does your agent have
a Facebook page or a personal website where they
can place pictures of your home for added exposure?
Marketing is a very important part of the process.
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Everything is always on sale & free delivery, too!
Wide selection of furnishings on hand & special orders available.
Financing available with Synchrony Financial
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Get your
grill game on
Every grilling season presents a new opportunity to add recipes and tricks to your routine. This
year, kick up your cooking skills with advice from the ultimate grill master, Chef Michael Symon,
co-host of ABC’s “The Chew,” and author of three best-selling cookbooks and owner of several
restaurants.
“With the right techniques and ingredients, any home chef can grill foods that are seasoned to
perfection and overflowing with melt-in-your-mouth goodness,” says Chef Symon. “With some
simple techniques, great meat or veggies, and my favorite topper - cheese - every dish will burst
with flavor.”
The following tips from Chef Symon will help you make the most of every grilling occasion.
n Judge proteins by their appearance. Red meat should appear red, not gray, with plenty of marbling; the fat melts to add flavor and create a wonderful mouth feel.
n Pay attention to temperature. Heat up your grill, with the lid down, for 20 to 30 minutes prior to
grilling. This is a good time to take out your meat or poultry, which should be at room temperature before it is cooked. Begin grilling your protein on high heat to give it some char and then
finish on low heat so it’s juicy and doesn’t burn. After grilling, let your protein rest to ensure it
retains these flavorful juices.
n Don’t over-season. Season simply to showcase the meat or veggies: kosher salt, ground black
pepper, plus a drizzle of olive oil to help it sear.
n Resist the temptation to flip. Whether you’re cooking protein or veggies, you should only turn
your food over once when grilling.
Allow your food to develop a wonderful char on one side before moving or flipping it.
n Be adventurous with ingredients. Instead of a traditional cheeseburger, make Chef Symon’s
Bison Burger using Castello(R) Burger Blue cheese, which comes pre-sliced and ready for grilling.
Shape ground bison meat into patties, grill three minutes on one side, then flip and top with
sliced red onion and Burger Blue.
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n Cut protein against the grain. The
grain represents the direction of muscle
fibers. Cutting slim strips, against the
grain, shortens muscle fibers and makes
the protein more tender and enjoyable.
n Use vegetables for flavor and texture. Vegetarians and meat lovers alike
appreciate properly grilled vegetables,
which add a healthy touch and contrasting textures to your grilling menus. Chef
Symon’s Grilled Eggplant is topped with
melted Castello(R) Burger Blue cheese,
as well as an arugula salad with vinaigrette, capers, red onion and toasted
sliced almonds.
For full recipes from Chef Symon, and
more creatively crafted cooking ideas, visit
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Our Aging Parents
Mom and Dad, Mother and Father, Moma and Daddy, Ma and Pa. No
matter what you call them, we all have parents. Most of us were raised
by our birth parents but some us were raised by adoptive parents,
relatives, or others. Regardless of who raised you, the thing we have
in common is that someone assumed the parental role and took
responsibility for us as children.
Parents try to instill good values and morals in their children. They
are there to help shape the person we become. They let us fall so we
can learn how to pick ourselves up, and become resilient adults. They
celebrate with us the accomplishments and milestones of our lives.
Parent - child relationships are complicated and can be filled with
emotional ups and downs. This can be especially true when our
parents began to age and dynamics of the parent-child relationships
begin to change. Suddenly adult children may find themselves in the
role of parent to their own parents.
Watch for
warning signs
that your
parent might
be struggling
in some area
of their life
While role reversal between children and
parents can occur at any age, it most
frequently occurs when our parents
begin to age or are diagnosed with a
serious illness. For some, it is a slow but
steady decline while for others it is a more
sudden change in capabilities. Dementia,
disease, or the natural aging process
can diminish our parents’ ability to live
independent lives.
putting himself or others at risk by driving. Luckily, he recognized this
as well.
Role reversal is not easy for the adult children either. It is difficult
to see our parents struggle and unable to take care of themselves.
If you have siblings talk with them about your concerns for your
parent. Make a plan to take turns checking in on them. Agree to share
information honestly with each other. Talk openly with your parents,
tell them your concerns. Ask them what they would like to do? Be sure
to include them in decisions when possible.
In addition to good communication with your parents and siblings,
talk with professionals. Clergy, physicians, nurses, and counselors can
provide important information and support to adult children facing
these issues with their parents.
It is important that adult children struggling with the issues of aging
or ill parents remember to practice good self care. Be sure you tend to
your own physical, psychological and emotional needs. Make time to
participate in activities that you enjoy. Ask for help from others when
you need it. Avoid feeling guilty about what you
can and can’t do for your parent. Do the best
that you can and accept that it is enough.
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Catherine Job MA, MBA, LPC
Executive Director
Sioux Trails Mental Health Center
Watch for warning signs that your parent
might be struggling in some area of their
life, such as finances, health, mobility,
nutrition, and care of their home. It is not
easy for anyone to admit that they need help but especially difficult
for parents to admit to their children.
Communication is key for assessing the functioning of our aging
parents. Adult children need to talk with their parents and tell them of
their concerns. Ask questions, and be sure the questions are specific.
A simple, “How are you” is not always sufficient. A better question
might be, “How are you doing on your new medication? Or, “what did
you have for lunch today?” Be gentle and sensitive to their feelings.
They are still your parents.
When you see your parents do they frequently have bruises or cuts?
Have they become unsteady of their feet or tire easily after walking
short distances? Are they losing weight or forgetting to take their
medications? If you have concerns about their health and/or ability
to care for themselves, ask to go to their doctor’s appointment with
them. Have them sign a release of information so their physician can
communicate directly with you.
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Is their phone or electricity cut off because they keep forgetting
to pay the bill or think they did pay the bill. Are they forgetting the
names of family and friends? Do they forget where they live? Have
their driving skills become impaired or questionable?
I remember when my mom had to convince my grandfather that his
vision had become too poor to drive. It took numerous conversations
over a period of time before he finally relinquished his keys to her. It
was very difficult for all of us to see a man so proud and strong admit
that he could no longer drive and would have to rely on others to get
around. However, it was more important that my grandfather was not
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Money Talks
by Suze Orman
Photo by
R. Trachtenberg
What You Need To Know About
New Alternative FICO Score
For years I have pointed out how ridiculous it is that people who don’t
have credit cards, but responsibly pay-as-they-go with debit cards and
cash, are put at a severe disadvantage in our financial system. That’s because anyone
who dares not to have a
credit card likely doesn’t
have a FICO credit score.
And without a FICO credit
score it’s all but impossible
to get a regular credit
card (a bit of a catch-22),
or qualify for a mortgage
or car loan, and it can
even make it hard to rent
a home. Well, there’s potentially
good news on the way.
FICO has created a
companion to its standard
scoring system. Instead
of relying so heavily on
credit cards, the new
“alternative” score—it
doesn’t have an official
name yet —will evaluate
data that includes your history of timely payments for: paying your utility bills can be an important gauge of your financial
responsibility.
For anyone who has never had a credit card, but is now sent an offer,
here’s what you must do before you accept:
• Promise yourself you will only use the card a few times a month.
• Promise yourself you will only charge what you can pay off in full
every month. No unpaid balances, do you hear me!
• If you can honestly fulfill those two promises, I think it is fine to take
advantage of a credit card offer as an entryway to finally getting a
standard FICO score.
And it should go without saying that the existence of this new
alternative score makes it ever more important to automate all your
bill payments. Now that your history paying the cell bill, your water
bill, the gas and electric bill etc.…is a building block to a traditional
FICO score, you can’t afford to be sloppy and miss payments. RVW
• Gas and Electric Bills
• Cable Bills
• Cell Phone and Landline Bills FICO will also use data that tracks your known addresses; the idea
being that the longer you have lived in your current residence, the
more stable your finances may be. FICO says about 15 million people who don’t currently qualify for a
standard FICO score will be given a score using the alternative data.
Right now FICO’s alternative scores are being shared with a dozen
credit card issuers in a pilot program. Consumers who are given a
credit card based on this alternative score and then make timely
payments on that new card over a six-month period will then be given
a standard FICO score.
It’s unfortunate that the “solution” to finally get a traditional FICO
score requires getting a credit card in the first place, given that so
many people rightfully prefer to avoid credit cards. But I still see this
as significant progress. At least we are finally getting recognition that
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Treasures. . .
Discover your treasure at the many fun and unique shops
in our Minnesota River Valley communities! You never know
what you might find... for a special gift, or just because.
Silicone Watches
Add fun to any summer outfit.
Available in dozens of fashion colors.
Your choice only $7.99 (Regular $15)
Lambrechts
119 North Minnesota Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
www.lambrechtsgifts.net
507.233.4350
Now open! Interiors Home Furnishings
will help you find the unique charm and
detail your home deserves. Proud to
feature distinguished brands such as Rowe,
Jonathon Louis, Smith Brothers, Ekornes,
Palliser, and TempurPedic. Visit our brand
new showroom today located at 464
Raintree Road, next to Rooms and Rest
Interiors Home Furnishings
Conveniently located next to Rooms and
Rest Furniture and Mattress at
464 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MN 56001
www.interiorsmn.com
Facebook: Interiors Home Furnishings
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POLITE SOCIETY CARDS
Polite Society is a Los Angeles
based design team with a passion
for the handwritten note. Polite
Society Paper was created to bring
together a love of fine stationery,
vintage inspired aesthetic, and
all things shiny + beautiful. The
cards are printed in the USA and
assembled by hand.
Semblance
204 N Minnesota St . New Ulm
507.304.0377
www.shopsemblance.com
You'll love looking in the mirror!
A firmer, younger-looking neck can
now be yours with Nectifirm. Sounds
like a miracle? Not when 96% of
patients saw more firm and lifted skin,
reduced appearance of rough, crepey
skin with smoothed out lines and
wrinkles. Yes, that is YOUR reflection,
with Nectifrm.
Skin Essentials, Mankato Clinic
Suite 400A, Madison East Center
1400 Madison Ave
Mankato, MN, 56001
507-625-6599
These will bowl you over!
Trendy colors and nifty textures will make
your entertaining the talk of the town when
you serve up summer in these unique
salad sets. Makes a memorable wedding or
housewarming gift... but you'll want to keep
one for yourself!
Nordaas Home Interiors
10091 State Hwy. 22
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
800-658-7076
nordaashomes.com
More Than Stationery!
Spring and summer accessories are here in a
bright array of colors. Chase away the winter
blahs with our fun array of jewelry, scarves and
home décor.
The Stationery and Gift Store
by Carlson Craft
1750 Tower Blvd. North Mankato, MN
507-625-0547
email: stationeryandgiftstore@carlsoncraft.com
Discover Benjamin Moore!
A unique color palette that reflects your
individual style beautifully. The high-quality
paint a home like yours deserves.
Design Home Center
Highway 14 West, New Ulm, MN
designhomecenter.com
507.238.8440
Discover Relaxation in Mapleton!
Small town charm, friendly people...
your perfect day trip awaits off the beaten
path! Enjoy true Americana with music,
food and fireworks during Mapleton
Town & Country Days June 11-14.
See you there!
mapletontownandcountrydays.com
No more landscape mess!
Tired of landscaping only to have your
rocks or mulch wreak havoc in your pool,
yard or patio? Bond them in place with
Landscape Loc! Bonds in 24 hours,
safe for plants and pets.
Puhlmann Lumber & Design
301 1st S. St. New Ulm
507-354-4914
www.puhlmannlumber.com
Summertime, Pool time, Play time
Make time to shop at Larson's Home
Furnishings, but leave enough time to enjoy
the summer. See our collection of clocks
and much more. Open Thursdays till 8pm
for your convenience.
Larson's Home Furnishings
342 S. Mill St. Redwood Falls
507-637-8346
larsonfurniture.com
Also see us at our Marshall location.
This bold fringe bottom vest
is sure to get attention. Bright bursts of color
in coral, blue, red, white, and mauve make it
stylish. 100's of pieces of home accent items!
The largest furniture showroom in
Southern MN!
Laney Lu's Boutique
a division of A&W Furniture
1501 E. Bridge St.
Redwood Falls, MN
awfurniture.com
Bonfire’s Signature Margarita:
The perfect summer time libation.
Olemca Altos Plato Blanco tequila, Grand
Marnier and house-made margarita mix;
topped with a splash of Summit EPA.
Best served on our patio.
Bonfire
1910 Premier Dr.,
Mankato 507-625-8443.
Bugs Be Gone!
All natural, deet free, safe repels bugs
gnat-urally for the whole family
including pets!
www.simplysoothing.net
Hy-Vee Hilltop
2010 Adams St., Mankato, MN
507.625.9070
Hy-Vee Riverfront
410 S. Riverfront Dr., Mankato, MN
507.625.1107
A gift for that special special guy
for Fathers Day! WeatherTech Floor Mats
from $99/set installed.
Kohls-Weelborg Ford
1307 E. Bridge St. Redwood Falls, MN
507.644.2931 mykwford.com
mykwtrucks.com
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Fun fashionable clothing
along with home decor and so much
more can be found at this newest
boutique in Redwood Falls.
Keepsakes from Kathy
226 S. Washington
Redwood Falls, MN
507.640.1545
Show Off Your German pride
with a New Ulm Germans Have More Fun
shirt! Sweatshirts: $30, T-Shirts: $15.
Available for purchase at the
New Ulm Visitor Center
1 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN 56073
507-233-4300 newulm.com
Chinese Laundry Footwear
Gallery 512 Boutique recently added
Chinese Laundry Footwear. We love the
selection of groundbreaking styles they
introduce season after season. Chinese
Laundry lives at the forefront of fashion
footwear, consistently provides a mix of
styles and trends that are fashionable as
well as comfortable.
Gallery 512 Boutique
20 N. Minnesota St. New Ulm
507-354-5120
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Blue or Pink?
We've got you covered for any baby occasion.
Stop in and browse our selection
of gifts today.
Connie's Hallmark & Gift Gallery
Downtown Redwood Falls
507-637-5835 Find us on Facebook
The Bucket List!
Our special "wedding bucket" contains
the essentials for those around the house
decorating and fix-it jobs everyone
encounters! Makes a practical and useful
gift! After all, who needs another toaster?
Brighter Homes Store
502 So. Mill Street
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
507-637-8413
brighterhomes@newulmtel.net
Pamper Yourself
Containing the highest quality ingredients and
renowned for their strict quality control, Yourx
products feature high concentrations of active
ingredients. Including plant extracts, natural
minerals and naturally sourced vitamins and
proteins. Not only the most pampering skin care
treatment around, but also the most effective.
Natural, Sustainable Botanical ingredients
combined with the latest scientific ingredients.
Special Touch Massage & Day Spa
35797 Liberty Ave. Redwood Falls, MN
507-641-1000
The Farmers Wife:
Wool from locally raised Icelandic sheep is
spun to create this wonderfully soft
and beautiful yarn! We have traditional
Lopi yarn, and 3 ply Sport/sock weight
yarn in many natural colors!
The Farmer's Wife
141 E. 2nd St.,
Redwood Falls, MN
thefarmerswifeprimitives.com
Light up the night
Add warmth to your outdoor space
with the beautiful Rivers Edge Fire Pit
Table. Made specifically for the great
outdoors, this warm and glowing fire
will become the place to gather with
family and friends for years to come.
Glowing Hearth & Home
241 St. Andrews Drive, Mankato, MN
507-345-8084
Safe sleep for baby
In partnership with the Dominick Bruns
Memorial Fund, Redwood Area Hospital gift
shop offers Halo® SleepSack®s in various
sizes and colors with proceeds going
directly back to the memorial fund
to promote safe sleep.
Redwood Area Hospital
100 Fallwood Road, Redwood Falls
redwoodareahospital.org
Clocks:
Clocks come in a variety of styles
and sizes to fit any décor. Look for
one today on our moving sale at
The Design Element
1351 Madison Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-8708
info@thedesignelement.net
Quirky and cute
newlywed gifts the bride and groom will
cherish through the years. Would make
fun wedding day decor for the head table!
A to Zinnia Floral & Gifts
15 S. Broadway St., New Ulm, MN
507.359.9900
Mirrors:
Mirrors are a perfect accent to any
home. Reflect on our many available
pieces now on our moving sale at
Lights On Madison
1351 Madison Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-8771
info@lightsonmadison.com
022688
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Get Kid Clutter Under Control
entry for a memory book and carefully label it with
date, grade, age, and name. Then throw away the
remaining parts of the tablet or journal. Staple or
clip unused sheet of paper for scratch paper. Put the
scratch paper where it will get used.
Those of us with school aged children know the mixed
emotions of a school year quickly coming to a close. We
simultaneously look forward to the warmer and slower
days of summer without the hectic morning routines.
However, many parents dread the extra cleaning and
clutter that comes with having kids around the house
all day, every day. Don’t let it get out of control before
it starts.
Throw crayons that are worn stubs or broken, and add
any remaining good ones to the crayon container/
art supply box. Some Household Hazardous Waste
facilities will accept old crayons for recycling, or browse
Pinterest and plan a summer art project. Whatever you
do, make sure it doesn’t include throwing things in a
pile.
There are things you can do to head off the build-up of
summer clutter by doing a little planning, before school
is out.
With the end of the school year fast approaching,
teachers and students will be preparing the classroom
for the summer break. This means kids are asked to
clean out their cubbies and desks, take home extra
supplies, projects, papers, artwork, gym shoes, water
bottles, and the list goes on. You may not even be
aware of how much stuff has accumulated since the
start of school.
Tidy Tightwad Tips
from a
Professional
Organizer
Spend time reviewing all the artwork with your kids so
they get to show it to you, share how they made it, and
tell about the process. Do this each evening as it comes
home or once a week when you can take the time to
truly admire the work they’ve done. Then ask them to
select their favorite piece to display on the refrigerator
or give to a grandparent. Be discrete with the rest, but
remember you can’t keep it all!
Hauling home bags and backpacks filled with papers,
by Cindy Haugland
Worn, smelly, ripped, or stained shoes, lunch boxes,
tablets, odds and ends, crafts, sweatshirts, Kleenex
tidytightwads.com
back packs, and bags that aren’t likely to get used
boxes and gym clothes can make a mom (or dad) dizzy.
again need to be thrown or recycled. If they are in good
The clutter at home can quickly add-up, so you need a
condition, but you know your child won’t use them again or will have
plan to make sure it isn’t laying in the same place next September! Who
outgrown the size or design, donate right away!
wants to step around piles of stuff all summer?
Put the kids to work saving unused sheets of paper from the multitude
of semi-used tablets. Save one sample of creative writing or journal
Keep going through things until they are put away, re-purposed,
donated or thrown. RVW
Take ConTrol
of your home
Security • Lighting • HVAC • Music
Universal Remote Control
510 Sibley St., Mankato, Mn
008742
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For a free
estimate call
388-3271
013123
The Long Goodbye
Goodbye ain’t easy. And when we’re saying a goodbye, whether it’s
a person, a pet, a place, or a thing, you’ve gotta do the thing right!
Some people like to argue that goodbyes are too sad, and it’s better
to focus on the coming adventure; the new
“hello,” if you will. I disagree. I think by nature,
humans are ritualistic people. This is why sports
have always looked like religion to me: team
colors, garb, rules, officials, same-song-secondverse…but then again I was never much of an
athlete. You have to mark a goodbye with some
sense of meaning.
If we don’t say goodbye right, it’s going to
linger. You’re going to “what might’ve been,”
you’re going to wonder, you’re going to make
way for regret to creep in from time to time.
Goodbyes are hard, but the experience of
having a heart-wrenching, tear-jerking goodbye
is one of those fundamental life experiences
that will form you as a person; for better or for
worse, according to how well you do it. Ignore
it, and you risk dishonoring the importance of
those memories. Overdo it, and well, you’re me.
My house is mine; it is so me. But making it my home took forever
because it meant a slow process of painting walls colors that “felt
right,” rearranging furniture to the proper feng shui, and of course,
making all of this feel just a little less “Better
Homes and Gardens” and a lot more “lived
in.” My house developed as my character
developed. It’s an extension of my personality.
My very identity is tied up in the nooks and
crannies that have a memory tied to them.
That stain in the carpet, that gouge in the wall:
they are my history. I know they don’t make my
house very “market-ready,” but I don’t care! The
thought of someone else living here still makes
me a little queasy anyway. And the fact that I
now keep my house cleaner for other people
than I ever did for myself is more than a little
infuriating.
What Next?
These are the walls that taught me how to find
a stud. These are the halls that taught me how
to walk a crying baby. This is the kitchen that
taught me I suck at cooking. This is the wine
fridge that helped me cope with it all! How that
is not enough to make my house an enticing
buy for any prospective buyer is an enigma to
me…my poor Realtor.
I’m terrible at goodbye. I overdramatize it. I
imbue meaning into every little thing, every
memory, every moment counting down to
I have nothing to whine about. I know all too
the impending goodbye. I’m so emotional I
by
well that moving to an entirely new city is much
may as well be pregnant. I blame it, like most
harder than simply moving into a new abode.
things, on residual childhood trauma. I had to
My best girlfriend, who is a military wife, keeps
move a lot when I was younger. The feeling
reminding me that home is not walls, it’s where
of being uprooted in the middle of growing
your family is. She fearlessly says goodbye time
up and starting all over again at the bottom
Riverbend
and time again. I wonder at her ability to stamp
of the social food chain in middle school was,
Spiritual Care
her creativity into the design of one home,
by today’s standards, the equivalent of having
and then whisk out the door and do it all over
your cell phone taken away. And keep in mind, I
again with renewed inspiration and a sense of
didn’t have Facebook back then! Once a month
adventure. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I’m taking pictures of my
I was allowed to make that long distance phone call to childhood
kid’s growth chart on the closet door and blubbering the lyrics to
friends from “back home.” But there was no staying in touch, no
Miranda Lambert’s “The House that
Instagram photos giving me the
Built Me.”
play-by-play of my old best friend’s
day. Goodbye had a sense of
I suppose that a well-done goodbye
permanency.
is some combination of the two:
disengaging from being overlyAs a result, I clung quite heavily
emotional and torturing yourself,
to material things: books, toys,
but also, celebrating memories and
diaries, photos, anything at all that
honoring them with a meaningful
could provide me companionship
(and maybe weepy) parting before
while I once again started over
moving on to greener pastures. I’m
making friends. Today I try with
doing my best while listening to the
all my might to practice nonTop 50 Goodbye songs of all time
clinging and non-attachment to
on YouTube while packing boxes. I’m
the material world, which, as we
not sure if I’m making it easier or harder on myself. But it feels right.
all know, is fleeting. This practice is enhanced daily because raising
young children means that my things are constantly being spilled on,
I suppose it’s a good thing that goodbye stings. I’m lucky to have had
thrown at the wall, etc. But there’s also something quite sweet and
something that makes saying goodbye so hard. RVW
tender about having prized possessions that hold a sacred place of
prominence in your life. For me, that thing is my house, which, as you
might’ve guessed, I’m about to say goodbye to.
Lori
Mathiowetz
Goodbyes are hard, but the experience
of having a heart-wrenching,
tear-jerking goodbye is one of
those fundamental life experiences
that will form you as a person
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This month we introduce a book written by
Paulette LeBlanc, editor of our sister publication
in Florida, Gulf Coast Woman.
Good
Reads
Decisions of Consequence
by Paulette LeBlanc
When Sarah’s husband died in a plane crash and she testified against her sister’s murderer, she
assumed entering the witness relocation program would give her a new life and protect her. As
the past catches up with her however, it becomes increasingly obvious that she has no idea who
the man is with whom she’s been placed in the middle of nowhere. Alec and Sarah find themselves
caught between the reality of the vows she made to Christopher long ago and the intimate
friendship left in the wake of their pretend marriage. As Sarah’s friend Jackie becomes irretrievably
intertwined in their lives, Alec can’t help but notice her. What began as a fasçade, quickly turns
into an all-too-real love triangle, with the danger of vengeance literally looming in the trees. As
fate continues to play its hand, Alec is thrown back into the life from which he’s run- only he’s left
something very important behind. Worlds collide as the reason for his being in Sarah’s life finally
unfolds. After all that they’ve shared, can they simply shake hands and say goodbye? The saga
continues in The Ties that Bind.
From The Author: I think I have been writing for about as long as
I could hold a pencil. I began my first book, Decisions of Consequence
in 1994, completing most of the first draft as my infant son napped in
his bassinet. I had been writing short stories since grade school and
wondered if I had a whole manuscript in me. Since I had quit work
to stay at home with my baby, I figured I would finally try to conquer
the completion of an entire book. I handed it out to a few friends
who encouraged me to write the sequel, The Ties That Bind, which I
finished in 2006 and will release later this year. While working on the
sequel, I realized just how much work it takes to develop characters
and move a story along. In addition to these two books, I have also
completed several other projects in varying genres, including a series
of children’s literature. I have been writing professionally since 2007,
where I have learned that writing creatively and writing within a literary frame are two completely
different animals. I would encourage anyone who is thinking of a career in this field to write for a
few publications first, to learn what editors are looking for, and to hone the skill of writing more
concisely before tendering a submission. Learning to adhere to deadlines is an invaluable tool
you pick up along the way. I am currently the managing editor of Gulf Coast Woman Magazine in
Southwest Florida. The experience is new and exciting. It has allowed me the vantage point on
the other side of the table. The publishing of this project was put on hold for a number of years,
but is now out of the starting gate and I am honored to say it is grabbing the attention of readers
everywhere. You can find this book in print on Amazon and Kindle.
Natasha Weis
Tami Leuthold
507-227-2545
weisnatasha@gmail.com
507-360-4466
tleuthold@ncppub.com
Sales & Marketing Manager
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Advertising Representative
023213
River Valley Woman
Bed & Breakfast Guide
Take a step back in time
to a by-gone era of
unsurpassed hospitality.
HisToric
Scanlan
House
Bed and Breakfast Inn
708 Parkway Ave. S.
Lanesboro, MN 55949
800-944-2158 or
507-467-2158
scanlanhouse.com 248824
Voted Best of the Midwest!
Bed & Breakfast
Your Lodging needs have been
thoughtfully anticipated from the
cozy Chenille bath robes to a delectable
breakfast. Bingham Hall offers a
complete host of amenities to insure
your stay is memorable.
500 South German, New Ulm, MN
507-354-6766
bingham-hall.com
248826
Deutsche Strasse
Bed & Breakfast
Romantic, Historic,
Classic, Magic!
Come enjoy the
experience of the
Old Country.
404 South German Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2005
Or Toll Free 866-226-9856
Email: info@deutschestrasse.com
www.deutschestrasse.com
023235
507-867-3806
218 Winona Street, Chatfield, MN 55923
E-mail: info@oakenwaldterrace.com
oakenwaldterrace.com
023234
248825
An elegant Victorian bed and
breakfast ideal for wedding
showers, groom’s dinners, lodging
and parties. The romantic and
private Loft Suite is ideal for the
wedding night W.W. Smith Inn
The Loft Suite ... the perfect retreat.
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101 Linden St. SW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
800-799-5661
www.wwsmithinn.com
Tips for Traveling
With Your Dog
Heather Loenser, DVM, knows first-hand the joys and challenges of
traveling with her dog. She and her family recently adopted a yearold Border collie named Calvin.
“As a new dog in our house, Calvin is experiencing some separation
anxiety, so we don’t want to board him or leave him with a pet
sitter,” Dr. Loenser explained. “Even though he suffers from car
sickness, when the family goes on vacation, Calvin comes with us.”
Dr. Loenser is often called upon to help her clients prepare for
vacations with their dogs. Her top five travel tips are:
1. Consider Car Safety
When it comes to car trips, practice safety first. In some states, it is
illegal for dogs to ride unrestrained in a vehicle. The Center for Pet
Safety tests vehicle restraints for dogs; their recommendations can
be found at www.centerforpetsafety.org.
2. Be a Considerate Guest
Whether at a pet-friendly hotel or at the in-laws’ house, not
everyone will love your dog as much as you do. Make sure your
dog is well-groomed and don’t forget canine etiquette. A quick
refresher
course in
the basics
commands:
sit, down, stay,
quiet and come
will help make
your dog welcome
wherever you go.
3. Take First Aid on
the Road
Accidents happen; be prepared
with a mobile app offered by the American
Red Cross. It contains veterinary advice for everyday emergencies,
interactive features and a locator for American Animal Hospital
Association-accredited hospitals across the nation. Download the
app at: http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/pet-first-aid-app.
4. Avoid Dietary Changes
Stay as close to your dog’s regular feeding schedule as possible
and avoid giving extra treats or different types of foods that may
upset their stomach. Dr. Loenser suggests giving regular meals
in a food dispensing toy, which will also help use up some stored
energy from the trip.
5. Consult Your Veterinarian
One of the main reasons dogs get left behind is, like Calvin, they
suffer from motion sickness. “My clients often try over-the-counter
remedies first,” Dr. Loenser said. “However, OTC products are not
very effective and have a sedative effect that can be unpleasant for
the dog.”
“I prescribe an FDA approved medication for dogs called
CERENIA(r) (maropitant citrate) to prevent vomiting due to motion
sickness in my canine clients 16 weeks and older - and Calvin.” Dr.
Loenser knows it is safe and effective because it’s the medicine she
uses every day to prevent and treat other causes of vomiting in her
patients. She advises dog owners to talk to their veterinarians who
can help find a solution for their dogs’ car sickness.
“When you think about it, taking your dog along on vacation can
be less expensive than paying for a kennel or dog sitter. That leaves
more to spend on fun activities to enjoy with your dog.” RVW
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Use CERENIA Tablets for acute vomiting in dogs 8 weeks and older, and for prevention
of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs 16 weeks and older. Safe use has not been
evaluated in cats and dogs with gastrointestinal obstruction, or those that have ingested
toxins. Use with caution in dogs with hepatic dysfunction. In people, topical exposure may
elicit localized allergic skin reactions, and repeated or prolonged exposure may lead to
skin sensitization. See full Prescribing Information; www.cerenia.com.
All trademarks are the property of Zoetis Inc., its affiliates and/or its licensors. (c)2014
Zoetis Inc. All rights reserved. October 2014. CER-00085
Courtesy of Family Features. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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