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f you follow us on Facebook or are friends with me, you’ll learn a couple of things: I love my kids and frequently make fun of them in social media. I mean, when Hankenstein chose to wear 4 shades of green (shorts, shirt, socks and hat all a different shade) I openly wondered if they made Garanimals for 13 – year-olds. Yes, it’s hard to match those crazy lacrosse shorts, but just pick ONE color and go with it. No need to match all of the Rastafarian swirls with your shirt and socks, too. In fact, I’m starting to wonder if major brands that shall remain nameless are in on a joke just to see how far they can push moms. The makers of crazy-colored socks and tennis shoes are all in on a conspiracy to see how many times I can smack my head on the wall when I see my son dressed for the day. But I digress.

As I write this, today is the day after Labor Day, notable for being the first day back to school for most children. While I am excited for my kids to do more than slump in front of the X-Box or watch marathon sessions of Bob’s Burgers, I find the day after Labor Day notable for being the major changeover in wardrobe!

Summers are so laid back, even in my office where you’ll more often find linen pants and sandals, lip gloss and minimal makeup.

This weekend, I spent time boxing up my summer clothes in favor of more structured outfits like pencil skirts, heels, and blouses.

(Does anyone even use the word “blouses” anymore?) And while I know that come February, I will be pining for soft cotton fabrics, this weekend was like scoring a brand new wardrobe. I love fall! Tall boots, big sweaters that hide my IPA habit, and heels that remind me of a femininity once held by Grace Kelly. I say: Embrace the season! Explore an apple orchard with your tall Frey boots and pose for selfies that will embarrass your children. Order that Pumpkin Spice Latte. And marvel at how you forgot all about crème lipstick that will keep your pucker moisturized. Fall is upon us, and it is good!

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Copyright © Girlfriends 2014 Published September 2014 by: Southern Minn Media 115 W 5th Street Northfield, MN 55057 507-645-1110

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Lauran Rott Editor & Senior Writer:

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Features

Contributing Writers:

Kari Berit Elizabeth Jacobs Rachel Minske Isabelle Wattenberg

FALL FASHION | 6 Fun flirty new styles hand-picked for the season

Multimedia Consultants:

Steve Arnold Kristie Biehn Kathleen Davies Carly Dabroski Lisa Dwyer Debbie Ensley Betty Frost Timothy Goetz Stephanie Hill Shawnea Hull Kacie Karels Joan Koester Terri Lenz Mark Nelson Catherine Olson Lauran Rott David Weeks

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS | 14 Helping your community during times of disaster

MEDICAL MARIJUANA | 16 Minnesota’s newsest prescription drug From frightened airline passenger to small engine pilot and competitve racer

Looking ahead | 24 After a set-back of breast cancer, Laurie Wolhart sets her sights on her goals

Kate Townsend-Noet

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LEFT | Laurissa Wendling is wearing a sweater by Mystree, Frye boots, Gypsy Junkies jewelry and Ellington bag.

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LEFT TO RIGHT Ethan Pfieffer is wearing Chaco Boot $125.

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LEFT | Liv Larson is wearing an orange sweater from Mystree for $59.00 and Level 99 jeans for $119.00.

MIDDLE | Kristi Larson is in a jacket from Paparazzi for $109.00, a tank top from Nikibiki for $19.00 and Kut jeans for $84.00 and scarf for $29.00.

RIGHT | KELLY McCarren is wearing a tunic from Nally and Millie price is $84.00 with black leggings from Lisse’ for $79.00 and is carrying a yellow purse from Sondra Roberts for $69.00.

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LEFT | Juley Jenkinson is wearing a Free People shirt & OTBT (Off the Beaten Track) shoes.

RIGHT | Laurissa Wendling is wearing a sweater by Mystree, Frye boots, Gypsy Junkies jewelry and Ellington bag.

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ometimes close friends are like family – and sometimes family are our closest friends. Either way, we women cherish those deep connections and celebrate each other through the ups and downs of life.

Girlfriends magazine welcomes you to share your friendship stories for consideration in our next issue. Simply send a photo and short description of what makes your friendship endearing to Editor Brenda Ward at bward@southernminn.com. Here’s to you!

Kristin Bell and Sheri Acosta – Northfield A true friend is your “go-to girl” for all of life’s ups and downs (and we’ve shared many)! Our friendship is special because we know what the other is thinking with just a glance, we can finish each other’s sentences and we know if we called the other at 3 a.m. the phone would always be answered.

Wendy Bentley and Jodi Gasner – Owatonna If you were to ask either of us what we enjoy the most about the other, it would definitely be laughter – preferably a hearty belly laugh. On the other hand, we both know that in life there will be stressful situations and we are thankful to always know that we have each other’s help to bring things back into perspective. Ultimately, we consider our close friendship a gift from God that is worth cherishing.

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Sandee Hardy-Hagen, Shirley Woodfill, Lavonne Trotter, Barb Ruhter

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t’s a sultry summer afternoon and the clouds have thickened, ominous in color and heavy with rain. The wind begins to escalate; trees yield to its power and debris scurries through the air. Skywarn sirens sound. You usher your family to the basement, anxiously hoping the storm will pass...

When disasters like a tornado, flood or fire occur, you want to believe help will be readily available, but first responders cannot always immediately reach everyone in need. Enter CERTs – Community Emergency Response Teams. In 38 Minnesota communities and hundreds of communities throughout the country, CERT members are trained to assist those in need of help during emergency situations. In Owatonna, those volunteers include 160 people – 66 of them women – all coordinated by Shirley Woodfill.

On Sept. 11, 2003, Shirley, along with Steele County Emergency Management Director Mike Johnson, greeted 20 people from around the Owatonna area during the introductory meeting of the Steele County Community Emergency Response Team. Up to this point, Shirley had spent hours getting the word out about this new program through advertising, setting up fair booths and radio spots. Her hard work was beginning to pay off: The meeting was a success and the Steele County CERT program was officially formed. Now the group boasts dozens of volunteer members ranging in age from 14 to 80 and willing to help provide disaster relief at a moment’s notice – people like Lavonne Trotter.

“I thought that maybe I could be useful, so I

took the training and found out it was so much more than being useful,” said Lavonne, who joined in 2008. “You learn so much.”

The usefulness Lavonne speaks of has been effective during floods, missing person searches, accidents, high wind threats and more. CERT members may turn off a gas line for a neighbor or apply first aid to an accident victim – whatever sort of help is needed in any given situation.

Lavonne has found that working with other CERT members has been more than a fulfilling volunteer opportunity. Trusting friendships have also been formed.

“The classes create family,” said Lavonne.

Relying on each other during times of danger or disaster can create a sense of camaraderie between volunteers that extends to neighbors and community members.

“It’s a good feeling to know you’re helping the community,” said Barb Ruhter, one of the initial recruits who has since become a trainer for the program, along with Sandee HardyHagen and Shirley. “It makes Owatonna a safer place to live and work and be.”

What is a CERT? When disaster strikes, danger is immediate and the quicker help arrives, the better. CERT programs train citizens to act as first responders until emergency personnel arrive. Seven basic modules of training are provided, including: • Disaster preparedness • Disaster fire suppression • Disaster medical operations • Light search and rescue • Response to terrorism

Training photo with make-up on victims.

• Team organization • Disaster psychology Law enforcement, fire professions, utilities workers, and CERT trainers lead the initial classes as well as an annual refresher course that includes simulated disaster drills.

Shirley welcomes anyone interested in joining CERTs to give her a call – whether from Steele County or from another area where a program has yet to be started.

Shirley can be reached at the Owatonna Fire Department at 507-444-2454 or, visit online at training.fema.gov/emiweb/cert.

r Photo Left: Lavonne Trotter, Shirley Woodfill, Barb Ruhter, Sandee Hardy-Hagen.

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Minnesota’s newest prescription drug

By Elizabeth Jacobs

Let’s face it:

Marijuana has a stigma. It’s a drug, an illegal substance in most states. But laws have been changing rapidly, and many states have now legalized its use for medicinal purposes. Some who suffer from certain health issues are glad to have access to the drug and the relief it provides.

For Kaela Larson, medical marijuana has been very useful in relieving the pain she experiences as a result of temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMJ. It’s a disorder that causes pain or tenderness in the joints of the jaw, as well as the face, neck and even shoulders and ears.

“I had such severe headaches I that I was going days without sleep,” said Larson, who is originally from Farmington but now lives in California. “The marijuana numbs the headaches and helps me sleep. Ultimately, I would need to find a way of treating the TMJ, not just numbing the headaches.”

However, as useful as marijuana is in providing relief from the symptoms of TMJ, it also has its downside.

“It’s a temporary relief, so if I use it multiple days in a row I feel sluggish,” said Kaela.

“But that’s just like taking any medication.

You need to be responsible and aware of the side effects.”

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Along with Washington, D.C., 22 states – including Minnesota – have passed laws to legalize the use of medical marijuana for medical purposes. Governor Mark Dayton signed legislation on May 29, 2014, that allows for the use of marijuana, or cannabis, for treatment of a short list of serious medical conditions. The law, that takes effect in July 2015, will allow patients to consume cannabis in pill, oil or vapor form to treat qualifying medical conditions, including: • Cancer • Glaucoma • HIV or AIDs • Tourette’s syndrome • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) • Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy • Multiple sclerosis • Crohn’s disease • Terminal illness with a life expectancy of under one year, if it produces severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe wasting • Any other medical condition approved by the commissioner

View from the medical field Medical marijuana is predicted to treat about 5,000 patients

statewide, including many children affected by debilitating seizures. For patients who are children, their caregiver must first undergo a background check.

Health care practitioners will be able to provide prescriptions for those who suffer from one of the approved conditions. The practitioners must also closely follow the health of any patient they prescribe marijuana to for changes in their condition.

Studies have shown that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient found in marijuana, can help prevent seizures, reduce nausea and decrease pain. According to the American Cancer Society, the mixture of cannabidiol (CBD) and THC is being tested in human clinical trials and so far it is showing promise for helping people with cancer pain that is unrelieved by strong pain medicines.

Studies have also long shown that people who took marijuana extracts in clinical trials tended to need less pain medicine. However, further research is still needed.

“The law making certain forms of medical marijuana was only passed recently, and the forms of marijuana made legal by the law have not yet been developed or tested in clinical trials,” said Yusuf Dangor, public affairs specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

This leaves some medical professionals unwilling to prescribe marijuana in pill, oil or vapor forms that concentrate the THC, according to Dr. Donald Abram, M.D., chief of

the Hematology-Oncology Division at San Francisco General Hospital, an integrative oncologist at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Francisco.

“I think it (Minnesota law) is really short-sighted and a disadvantage to patients. The plant has 400 chemicals, and if you are just using THC you’re not getting full benefits,” said Dr. Abram. “Minnesota has really put the cart before the horse.”

At this point, it seems there is no easy answer, as those in the medical field continue to weigh in on both the positive and negative sides of the issue.

Law enforcement’s view At present, Minnesota is the only state of those that have legalized medical marijuana that does not allow marijuana to be smoked or consumed in plant form for medicinal purposes – a compromise between law enforcement officials and lawmakers. While numerous Minnesota advocates for medical marijuana would like to see it available in leaf form, claiming it is more effective and users can better control their intake, law

enforcement isn’t ready for that step.

“We just want some common sense on how it is prescribed,“ said Chief Andy Bohlen of the Faribault Police Department, who has been in law enforcement for 25 years. “If medical marijuana will help a child who suffers from seizures – fine with that. We just don’t want to see it abused.”

With only two registered manufacturers in the state, each with four distribution sites, it will make medical marijuana easy to track. If legalized in plant form, it could be grown making it difficult for police to track the source.

Law enforcement officials are also worried that medical marijuana will lead to legalizing marijuana for recreational use. A small percentage of people, according to Detective Terrence Flynn of the Owatonna Police Department, support medical marijuana not for the health benefits, but in hopes of future legalization. However, the law is very restrictive at this point, making legal recreational marijuana a long way off.

“It is a gateway drug for a reason,” said Detective Flynn. “Hopefully it is not a gateway law.”

Elizabeth Jacobs graduated in 2012 from Winona State University with a focus in photojournalism and marketing. She works as a freelance writer and photographer based in Plymouth.

Drug Facts: Is marijuana medicine?

(Source: The National Institute of Drug Abuse: drugabuse.gov)

The marijuana plant contains several chemicals that may prove useful for treating a range of illnesses or symptoms, leading many people to argue that it should be made legally available for medical purposes. In fact, a growing number of states have legalized marijuana’s use for certain medical conditions.

The term “medical marijuana” is generally used to refer to the whole unprocessed marijuana plant or its crude extracts, which are not recognized or approved as medicine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

But scientific study of the active chemicals in marijuana, called cannabinoids, has led to the development of two FDAapproved medications, and is leading to the development of new pharmaceuticals that harness the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids while minimizing or eliminating the harmful side effects (including the “high”) produced by eating or smoking marijuana leaves.

Are “medical” and “street” marijuana different?

In principle, no.

Most marijuana sold in dispensaries as medicine is the same quality and carries the same health risks as marijuana sold on the street.

However, given the therapeutic interest in cannabidiol (CBD) to treat certain conditions such as childhood epilepsy, strains with a higher than normal CBD:THC ratio have been specially bred and sold for medicinal purposes; these may be less desirable to recreational users because of their weaker psychoactive effects.

What are cannabinoids and how might they be useful medically?

Cannabinoids are a large family of chemicals related to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), marijuana’s main psychoactive (mind-altering) ingredient.

Besides THC, the marijuana plant contains over 100 other cannabinoids. Scientists and manufacturers of “designer” drugs have also synthesized numerous cannabinoids in the laboratory (some of which are extremely potent and, when abused, have led to serious health consequences). The body also produces its own cannabinoid chemicals (called endocannabinoids), which play a role in regulating pleasure, memory, thinking, concentra-

tion, movement, coordination, sensory and time perception, appetite and pain.

Currently the two main cannabinoids of interest therapeutically are THC and cannabidiol (CBD), found in varying ratios in the marijuana plant. THC stimulates appetite and reduces nausea (and there are already approved THC-based medications for these purposes), but it may also decrease pain, inflammation and spasticity. CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that may also be useful in reducing pain and inflammation, controlling epileptic seizures and possibly even treating psychosis and addictions.

Why isn’t the marijuana plant an FDA-approved medicine?

The FDA requires carefully conducted studies in large numbers of patients (hundreds to thousands) to accurately assess the benefits and risks of a potential medication.

Thus far, there have not been enough large-scale clinical trials showing that benefits of the marijuana plant (as opposed to specific cannabinoid constituents) outweigh its risks in patients with the symptoms it is meant to treat.

The known safety concerns of marijuana include impairment of short-term memory; altered judgment and decision-making; and mood effects, including severe anxiety (paranoia) or even psychosis (loss of touch with reality), especially following high-dose exposures. Marijuana also significantly reduces motor coordination and slows reaction time, which makes it very dangerous to use before driving a car. Additionally, although we do not yet know whether marijuana smoking contributes to lung cancer risk, it can cause or worsen other respiratory problems such as bronchitis or chronic cough.

Misperceptions of safety Growing acceptance of medical marijuana (and now its legalization for recreational use in two states) may be influencing how young people perceive the harm associated with marijuana use generally. Research shows that as high school seniors’ perception of marijuana’s risks goes down, their marijuana use goes up, and vice versa. Surveys show significant recent increases among 10th and 12th graders for daily, current and past-year marijuana use.

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uring a recent afternoon I spent some time soaring through the friendly summer skies in an airplane with a woman who, though I knew little about her at the time, very much intrigued me.

Karen Workman is her name. She lives with her husband, Eric, near Northfield and carries on with a nine-to-five job during the week. She is a wonderful conversationalist and an all around lovely woman. And, similar to most people, Karen experiences some fears – like spiders, for example, or at one time flying.

But what sets her apart from many – and what I found so intriguing – is the way in which she handles her fears.

Take her fear of flying, for example.

Up until 15 years ago, Karen was quite terrified of leaving the ground in any sort of aircraft. But instead of trying to quell

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her unease with a stiff drink or Xanax, she chose to directly face it; and using as her weapons knowledge and experience gained through flight lessons, turned it into a rewarding new hobby.

Today Karen flies her 1968 Piper Cherokee 180D airplane with confidence and relative frequency, sometimes on long trips with Eric – also a small engine pilot – and other times solo or with friends. And when the timing is right, Karen also dabbles in racing competitively through cross-country flights. Because, when fear is not a factor – why not?

GF: Describe how you felt when in an airplane, before you learned to fly?

KW: I was alternately terrified of airplanes, large and small, and fascinated by them, much like a child views dragons. Without understanding the science of flight, airplanes seemed to be magical.

I never believed that mere mortals could

be in control of those machines.

GF: You then made a significant decision: To attempt to defeat this fear by learning how to fly. What was that transition like for you?

KW: I took baby steps. I was working at the Minneapolis airport at the time and made myself accept a ride in the jump seat between two jet pilots that I knew (hyperventilating as quietly as I could!).

I found my local airport, which I didn’t even know existed, and talked to people there. I began to believe it was possible that flying wasn’t magic.

GF: What were some of the most significant challenges you were met with during the learning process?

KW: Having faith in my instructors, that they really knew what they were doing. I had four instructors for my primary training: Two of them were easily a decade younger than me, and one had just received his instructor’s certificate so I was his first student. I also had to develop faith in the airplane, that the wings really wouldn’t break off, or that there wouldn’t be some other catastrophic failure that would ruin my day. Most importantly, I had to develop faith in myself that I could learn what I needed to in order to master my flight.

GF: How did it feel to pilot a plane for the first time?

KW: There are many moments of incredible accomplishment when learning to fly but the first time I flew the plane alone was surreal. I was scared to death. I kept glancing at the notebook my instructor left in his seat as a reminder that if I could fly with him beside me, I could also fly without him. When I took off, flew the airport pattern and landed again, all by myself!, I had a smile on my face that lasted for a week.

GF: After learning the ins and outs of flight, did you fully overcome your fear of flying? How did becoming a pilot help you to do so?

KW: To become a pilot, you need to learn how and why an airplane stays in the air. You also learn how you control the flight.

The experience of learning to fly has erased my fear of flying and I’ve actually become an advocate of the empowerment it provides.

GF: Rather than stopping at leisurely flying, you took your skills to the next level, engaging in cross-country airplane races.

Describe what these races are like.

KW: It took me three years to get up the courage to enter the annual Air Race Classic. There are teams of two women in each plane, and the race course is approximately 2,200 nautical miles but a different route each year. It must be completed in four days, only in daylight and only in good weather conditions. The challenge is to understand your airplane, the terrain and weather, and make the right decisions. The planes are all assigned a handicap, like a golfer, and the winning team is the one that beats its handicap time by the most. Since we were essentially trying to beat our own scores and were not impacted by what the other teams did, there was great camaraderie amongst us. I met some fantastic friends through the race who live all over the country. I have flown the race twice in the past six years, and when I’m not racing I support it by volunteering.

GF: Amelia Earhart once said: “Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace, the soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things.”

How did facing your fear of flying change your life? Has overcoming this fear allowed you to “release from little things?”

KW: Great quote! Oh my, yes – flying does release me from the little things. I frequently need a flying fix to remind myself that I am in control of my life, and that most problems aren’t as important as they feel when I’m on the ground.

Learning to fly was absolutely life changing for me. I now have confidence that would amaze people who knew me before. One of the biggest things I’ve noticed is that I have fewer fears. Just knowing that I can fly, that I can do something I once thought was impossible, assures me that almost anything is possible.

GF: Are there any other fears you’ve set out to, or plan to conquer?

KW: Spiders. I am trying to understand them and accept that they are a natural part of this planet, but I still think they’re creepy.

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(Recipe compliments of Martha Schuetzle, owner of Martha’s Eats & Treats)

Step one Mix together the following in a food processor until small crumb form: 2 ½ cups cold flour 2 sticks cold butter ¼ teaspoon salt Step two Add 1/3 cup ice water by pulsing the processor until the dough holds together when squeezed.

Step three Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

Then, divide the dough in two and roll into rounds ¼-inch thick.

Place one round in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate the dough while getting the filling ready.

Step four Mix together: 5 cups frozen blueberries ¾ cup sugar 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/8 teaspoon salt Pour the mixture into the pie crust and dot with three tablespoons of butter. Place the second round of pie crust over the berry mixture, squeezing the edges together to enclose the berries. Trim as needed, then fold the crust under and crimp to make a decorative edge of your choice. Brush the pie with whipping cream (or any milk product you have handy) and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven until the pie

Digital Mammography bubbles. Continue to cook for 10 more minutes. This should take a total of about an hour, if not longer. Let the pie cool completely on a rack for three to four hours, then enjoy!

Martha’s Eats & Treats If you’ve ever been to Northfield’s Riverwalk Market Fair, you have likely noticed a baked goods stand with a particularly long line of customers waiting to buy homemade savory pastries, fruitfilled turnovers, mini quiches and other delectable pleasures. Martha Schuetzle’s made-from-scratch treats have a reputation for goodness so enjoyed that by popular demand she recently added a yearround restaurant to her business ventures. Located in Dundas, Martha’s Eats & Treats serves artfully made soups and sandwiches along with several baked goods. Visit Martha’s on Facebook for daily specials and customer reviews.

The Riverwalk Market Fair is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Oct. 25, Bridge Square, Downtown Northfield.

Martha’s Eats & Treats has limited hours from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays. The shop is located at 236 Railway St. N. in Dundas.

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ne of the most haunted places to ever exist – that’s how Jerry Ayres describes the city of Faribault. And this is a man who knows what he’s talking about.

Ayres is the founder and lead investigator of the Supernatural Investigators of Minnesota (SIM), a non-profit organization that examines paranormal activity. This fall you will have the opportunity to join Ayres in searching out supernatural phenomena, supposedly residing in locations throughout Faribault, during one of several paranormal ghost hunting classes offered by SIM through Faribault Parks and Recreation.

“They can expect the truth,” Ayres said of his classes. “We will teach how to do research and respect not only the living, but also the dead.”

Classes will include an introduction to ghost hunting techniques, procedures and equipment. One class offered will include a ghost hunt, and though Ayres wouldn’t reveal exactly which “haunted”

locations in Faribault those taking part will be investigating, he did offer a clue: “Three areas. A triangle of paranormal activity like they’ve never seen.”

Formed in 2010, SIM is composed of 13 members, including Ayres’ daughter and wife. The organization primarily hunts for ghosts – often referred to as “entities” – and shadow people.

“Nobody knows exactly what (shadow people) are,” Ayres said.

“Some type of creatures. You can’t take a picture of them.”

SIM members use voice recorders, flashlights, video cameras and tools to measure changes in room temperature when searching out the supernatural.

If you want to try your hand at ghost hunting, sign up for one of three paranormal ghost hunting classes offered this fall through Faribault Parks. Visit online at faribault.org/parks/onlineregistration; call 507-334-2064 or stop by Faribault Parks and Recreation, 15 W. Division St. Rachel Minske is a multimedia journalist.

When not writing, she’s usually drinking coffee and asking questions.

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By Isabelle Wattenberg

L

aurie Wolhart is a biker. It’s a passion the teacher at Owatonna’s McKinley Elementary shares with her husband. But their bond over the activity also connects them to other family members, fueling a larger purpose.

Laurie’s grandson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was just four-and-a-half years old. When Laurie discovered a biking series that raises money for the Junior Diabetes Research Fund, the couple began training for a 100-mile bike ride in La Crosse, Wis. By August 2013, they were completing 50mile stretches.

That same month, Laurie went to the doctor for her annual mammogram – a test that led to early breast cancer detection. During the ensuing year-long battle with cancer, which restricted Laurie to stationary bikes and at times no exercise at all, she kept her sights on that 100mile ride.

Laurie’s battle with breast cancer

After a set-back of breast cancer, Laurie Wolhart sets her sights on her goals Isabelle Wattenberg is a social media and data analytics specialist for MSP Communications. She spends her spare moments listening to opera, reading Alice in Wonderland, and writing about Minnesota happenings.

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In late August 2013, Laurie’s annual mammogram at Owatonna Hospital detected abnormal calcifications – tiny dots on the mammogram which, when clustered together, indicate the possibility of cancerous cells. After a follow-up mammogram and ultrasound with her doctor, Laurie was referred to general surgeon Dr. Dan Paley who performed a needle biopsy. The results showed ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. Precancerous cells had formed inside the walls of her milk ducts. But the cancer was at stage 0, so there was no knowing whether the cells were benign or would invade other parts of the breast.

With this early stage detection, Laurie faced a wide array of options. She could wait to see if the cells stayed noninvasive. She could receive a lumpectomy and begin radiation. Or, she could undergo a lateral mastectomy.

“You don’t want to make a wrong decision, Laurie said. “But I didn’t want to go overboard and be too radical.”

Laurie discussed her options with Dr. Paley and her husband, and in October 2013 underwent a lumpectomy. But the report from the procedure detected the DCIS in multiple spots. This meant that radiation, which targets a specific location, was no longer an option.

While the “wait and watch” scenario

was still a potential next step, Laurie knew if she took that route she would “obsess with worry about what was lurking inside my body.” So on Oct. 16, two days before her 56th birthday, Laurie had a bilateral mastectomy. The postsurgery report confirmed the presence of DCIS in multiple locations in her right breast, meaning that had she ceased treatment after the lumpectomy, areas of abnormal cells would have remained.

“I knew I made the right decision.

That’s all I wanted. I wanted peace of mind and peace of spirit,” Laurie said.

“When you move into surgery, you don’t want to be second guessing.”

Life renewed Laurie’s battle with cancer forced her to put parts of her life on hold – her biking and her classroom, where she teaches ESL to first through fifth graders.

Her principal and colleagues proved an unexpected wealth of support. A coworker who had also survived breast cancer became a close friend, not only arranging meals to be delivered to her house, but offering guidance throughout the surgery and post-surgery experience.

“She was a wonderful support system,” Laurie said. “You really need someone like that to text a quick question to. You really need another woman who has gone through the same thing.”

Laurie has in turn shared her own experiences with those undergoing mastectomies. And she’s returned to the classroom; her principal rearranged her committee and department duties so she could focus on her students.

The physical limitations following Laurie’s surgeries presented an especially difficult challenge because of her aspiration to ride for diabetes research. Despite a month-long suspension of strenuous physical activity following reconstructive surgery, Laurie worked with her doctor to begin building up her stamina. On Aug. 10 of this year, she finished a 50mile bike ride.

Laurie plans to work up to a 75-mile stretch by the end of the summer and complete next year’s 100-mile JDRF ride.

“Biking is something I’ve always loved,” Laurie said. “Breast cancer slowed me down, but I’m not giving up my goal.”

She’s also back to camping with her grandkids and hopes to take up yoga, with plans to learn a form that can be modified for those who have had surgery.

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Naturally sweet skin with a DIY honey facial Is your skin in need of some sweet relief, but so is your budget? Get a healthy, honeyed glow with just a few basic ingredients from your kitchen! Many high-end skin care products contain ingredients derived from nature: extracts from fruits, plant oils, and honey, for example. Why not put together your own easy, enjoyable and chemical-free DIY facial?

For fresh, clean, moisturized skin your go-to ingredient is honey. Not only is honey a natural humectant, (meaning it attracts moisture) but it has proven antibacterial, antiseptic action. Applied to your skin, honey gently disinfects blemishes and kills bacteria while protecting your skin and sealing in moisture. Compare this to conventional skin care ingredients used against blemishes that often contain alcohol and harsh acids which can leave skin dry and irritated. No contest!

Here are some recipes for homemade honey facials for a variety of skin types. For maximum benefit, choose raw honey that has not been pasteurized, to ensure vitamin and enzyme content is as high as possible. All recipes assume a base of 2 tablespoons honey at room temperature – enough for one facial.

For normal skin: Mix in 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Lemon juice contains naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) that gently exfoliate dead skin cells and work to even out skin tone.

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For oily/acne-prone skin: Mix in 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. The addition of cinnamon, a noted antibacterial, doubles the blemish-busting strength of this facial. Not appropriate for people with sensitive skin.

For dry skin: Mix in 1 teaspoon mashed avocado and/or 1 teaspoon plain yogurt. Rich plant-based fat from the avocado moisturizes while lactic acid from the yogurt stimulates collagen production and exfoliates dead skin.

For sensitive skin: Mix in 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel. You can find aloe gel in the supplement section of your local co-op or natural food store, or buy a healthy aloe plant and snap off a leaf and scoop out the gel whenever you need it.

Once you have chosen your formula*, mix ingredients well and apply to clean, damp skin, avoiding eye area. Leave treatment on for 10-15 minutes and rinse well with warm water until no honey remains. Discard remaining honey mixture and enjoy your beautiful, replenished skin! *Important: always do a test-patch with new facial products on the tender skin of your inner forearm before applying to your face to check for negative reactions.

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How do I take the keys?

“How do I get Mom to stop driving? I’ve tried talking to her, but she just changes the subject.”

It’s a common lament, and the conversation is often one-sided, like when you were 17 and tried to convince Dad you would be so, so careful with the car. This isn’t about scolding your parents – or parenting your parents, either. It’s about helping them make a decision that’s in their best interests – and may have life-or-death consequences for others.

Who’s paying attention?

Unexpected CaregiveR Kari Berit (www.KariBerit. com) is a caregiver coach, radio show host and author of The Unexpected Caregiver, who addresses audiences nationwide on issues of aging and caregiving.

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Many of us assume that as we age, driving skills decline. Research shows that age alone is not a reliable predictor of someone’s ability to drive safely.

Some older drivers are still road-capable in their 80s and 90s. And you and I both know people our age who should give up the car keys.

Thankfully, many older drivers are the first to realize their limitations, and most adjust willingly – if not happily. Some plan for off-peak times and low-volume roadways. Others avoid freeways entirely. And, warned by declining night vision, many gradually restrict their excursions to daytime.

Unfortunately, that’s not the case universally.

The automobile represents freedom, control and competence. It’s natural for your folks to want to hold on as long as possible. And every few weeks we hear of a new tragedy. The older driver who hit the accelerator instead of the brakes. The nice couple who left for a trip to the store and were found hours later in a parking lot 75 miles away. The confused senior who made a wrong turn and stopped dead in bumper-to-bumper traffic, unable to decide what to do next.

No family wants to forcibly “ground” Mom and Dad. But do you want to deal with the consequences if they continue to drive beyond when they can do so safely?

The big talk Don’t bring this up unprepared. Knowledge will help. If you’re beginning to wonder about your parent’s ability, let them drive the next time you go somewhere together. Are they merging safely?

Driving too slowly for traffic? Drifting across lane markers? Squinting to read road signs?

If so, it’s time to talk. The U.S. Department of Transportation publishes a 14-page booklet titled, “How to Understand & Influence Older Drivers,” that recommends three key preliminaries: • Step 1: Collect information from friends and family plus your own observations. Are friends afraid to ride with your folks? Have they seen them drive over a curb? Do you notice increased confusion or trouble with directions? Make dated written notes.

• Step 2: Develop an action plan with your parents. Begin with, “I’m concerned about your safety when you’re driving.” Know that the conversation could end right there; they’re going to feel threatened. That’s why you want written, dated observations. Empathize the realities involved, and listen to their concerns. The goal is to come up with an alternative that preserves their mobility and independence, but without endangering them or anyone else.

• Step 3: Follow through. The more your parent is involved in the planning, the better the odds of success. But whether it means driving at different times, setting up rides or relying on public transportation (including services designed for active seniors), your support is crucial. Expect occasional outbursts of anger, frustration or sadness.

Change is difficult.

Finding support Don’t put this totally on yourself. Your parents listen to authority figures, so consider involving doctors or a clergy member. Peer pressure works, too: Show them they’re not alone, that more of their contemporaries than they may know have given up their keys.

If all else fails, you may need to force the issue. To report an unsafe driver, inform your Department of Motor Vehicles. Know, when you do, that they will be able to find out who reported them. But which would you prefer: Temporary bad feelings from a very live parent, or picking up the pieces from an accident you’ll always know you could have prevented?

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Welcome to the Owatonna Country Club, your full service club offering everything from golf, fine dining, and catering to fun! The Owatonna Country Club has been meeting the needs of Owatonna and the surrounding comunities since 1919 — either through our numerous membership options, hosting spectacular weddings and executive meetings (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) or by providing the most professional golf tournament venue in southern Minnesota. Please call us with any questions or visit our website at www.owatonnacc.com. 1991 Lemond Road, Owatonna, MN 55060, Main: 507-451-6120, Catering: 507-451-6120.

Bremer Bank- Ryan Gillespie Buying a new home should be exciting. At Bremer Bank, we’ll make sure that arranging your home financing is a positive experience. The process can be safe and simple when you work with a bank that helps you understand what you should know and takes action for you. Ryan Gillespie, experienced mortgage loan officer, can help with any mortgage need you have, whether you’re a first-time home buyer, looking to move into a different home, looking to refinance, or about to build a home.

Ryan Gillespie, NMLS #503704, 507-676-2708, 730 West Bridge St, Owatonna. rlgillespie@bremer. com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Castle Rock Bank The Castle Rock Bank has been serving the women in this community for 96 years. To answer the question, “What do women want in banking?” We believe the answer is, “To be heard, understood, respected and valued.”

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SANDY FLOM, CPA, CFP Sandy Flom has worked in Faribault for the past 19 years as an Accountant, she’s been a QuickBooks Pro Advisor for many years so she understands how it works and can help guide you through what you need. 14 3rd Street NE, Faribault. 507-333-3973 www.faribaultcpa.com.

State Bank of Faribault State Bank of Faribault is an innovative community bank with two locations in Faribault (established in 1919). Offering business loans, home mortgage, free mobile banking, free online banking and more, SBF is a leader in convenience, as well as customer service. 507332-7401 www.tsbf.com Member FDIC Equal housing Lender

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Curves of Owatonna Our Curves Complete program, offers women a complete weight loss solution— exercise, meal plans, and coaching—all in one location. Curves Protein Bars (Meal & Snack size) and Spot Toning classes. All Curves staff are certified by the Cleveland Clinic in Exercise, Nutrition and Behavior Coaching. Curves - 1828 S. Cedar Ave, Owatonna 507-455-4060.

Fit for Life Fit for Life is a 24-hour Fitness Center located just off Hwy 21 N. We specialize in individual and group personal training as well as weight management and group fitness classes. State of the Art Cybex Equipment is on site for those who prefer to do it alone. 1400 Cannon Circle, Suite 6, Faribault, 507-333-5430 www.fitforlifemn. com.

Holland Family Dental Holland Family Dental is located in the Professional Building on Hillcrest Ave. in Owatonna. We have been in Owatonna since 1996 and concentrate on dentistry for the entire family. We offer services in preventive, cosmetic and comprehensive care which includes implants and up-to-date dental technology. Please visit us at 605 Hillcrest Ave. Owatonna MN. 507-4517250.

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Millstream Commons Assisted Living Millstream Commons Assisted Living is located in downtown Northfield. 44 Assisted Living apartments (studio, 1 and 2 BR) featuring three meals a day, supportive nursing care, respite care, & life enrichment activities. Pets allowed.

Licensed Housing with Services provider. Part of the Three Links Community. Member of Aging Services of Minnesota. 210 8th St W, Northfield, 507-650-9627, threelinks.org .

Northfield Urgent Care Tired of waiting to see your doctor for simple problems like sore throats and earaches? We provide walk-in medical care for all ages, from infants to adults. We are open 7 days per week and no appointment is needed! Quick, easy and efficient! 2014 Jefferson Rd Suite C, Northfield, MN 55057, 507-664-9999, northfieldurgentcare.com.

The Northfield Area Family YMCA The Northfield Area Family YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for all individuals, families, and the community to achieve their fullest potential.

From summer camps, to youth sports, to preschool activities and adult wellness, we have something for everyone. Become a member of the YMCA! 519 Division Street, Northfield 507-645-0088, www.northfieldymca.org.

Scholarships are available to ensure everyone can participate.

Northfield Retirement Community Situated on a 30-acre, beautifully landscaped campus, NRC was established in 1969 to provide housing and services specifically designed to meet the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of older adults. Housing options include apartments with a minimal level of services, as well as other home settings that make increasing levels of service readily available. Options include rental and owneroccupied living spaces. Units are available for both income-sensitive and market-rate income levels. NRC also provides a fully-staffed care center for those who desire a more traditional nursing home setting. 900 Cannon Valley Drive, Northfield, 507-645-9511, northfieldretirement. org.

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Judy’s Floral Design Whether Your Wedding is black tie/ ballroom or barefoot on the beach or somewhere in between! Beautiful, quality flowers and great ideas start with Judy Smith. “Specializing in fresh creative and affordable blooms for all the flower moments of your life” 507645-0008, 300 Railway St. North, Dundas, judysfloraldesign.com.

Simon Bros Cement Co. Simon Bros Cement Co. has been serving the Northfield area since 1969. We specialize in quality concrete and masonry including foundations, driveways, epoxy garage floors.

Call for a free estimate. We will look at your project and use 40+ years of experience to share ideas and advice. Call Ray 612-3284591.

Blown Away Salon & Spa offers a variety of services that are perfect for any budget. The salon side offers hair cutting, styling, coloring, & perming. All of our staff is experienced and attends regular classes to keep our guests updated. On the spa side, we offer massage with therapists specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, & Reflexology. Our Esthetician does body waxing, makeup lessons/applications, lash extensions, facials, microderm, and chemical peels. Getting married? Check out our great bridal packages! 159 18th St. SW, Suite 4, Owatonna, MN 55060.www.blown-awaysalon.com.

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