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PRINCETON
Chamber News and Community Information
VOL. 18, NO. 6
Published By Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce
PRINCETON AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
705 2nd St. N., Princeton,
MN 55371
Phone: (763) 389-1764
Fax: (763) 631-1764
www.princetonmnchamber.org
Email: [email protected]
Chamber boarD of
DIreCTorS - 2015
PRESIDENT
David Haugen
Princeton Agencies
763-389-3650
VICE PRESIDENT
Troy Minske
Rum River Automotive
763-389-3811
TREASURER
Tim Siercks
Minuteman Press
763-389-1220
VICE TREASURER
Amber Wilkinson
Peoples Bank of Commerce
763-389-4350
DIRECTORS
Nikki Elton
Nikki’s
763-389-0653
Julie Espe
Princeton Public Schools
763-389-6190
Gary Fulton
Rum River Promotions
763-389-5838
Sandy Miller
Cartwright Realty, Inc.
763-389-2323
Sherry Newman
Art n’ Sew
612-209-5534
Curt Van Oort
State Farm
763-389-2452
Collin Orth
ABRA Auto Body & Glass
763-633-2272
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Karen Michels
June 2015
RUM RIVER
PRINCETON AMBASSADOR CORONATION
miranda Janssen
D&S Trucking
Ray’s Auto Body
becky Case
Hierlinger’s Shoes
Berry Law Offices
brittney Witt
Marv’s True Value
hailee brooks
Trent’s Used Cars
Hy-Tech Automotive
Carina Schneider
Princeton Book & Bible
CJ (Colby Janez) Sedam
State Farm Insurance - Curt
Van Oort
Julia Petron
Zimmerman Cafe & Bowl
Sunday,
June 7
2:30 p.m.
Princeton High
School Auditorium
The public is welcome.
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June 2015
Chamber of
Commerce
Chamber Showcase!
Welcome to the Princeton
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Showcase!
We randomly draw from our Chamber Members and feature a few each month
so the Princeton Area Community can learn more about them. Thank you for supporting
our members through your time, talents, donations, and purchasing power!
Reynolds Balloon & Party
807 3rd Street North
Princeton, MN 55371
763-389-4613
[email protected]
www.reynoldsballoon.com
OWNER: Genny Reynolds
TELL US ABOUT WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL
Mission: Always find a way to say yes! It’s not a party
without balloons.
Sterling Pointe Senior Living
1250 Northland Drive
Princeton, MN 55371
763-389-8655
[email protected]
www.sterlingpointeseniorliving.com
TELL US ABOUT WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL
Mission: To enrich the lives of those we serve.
Princeton School District
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
763-389-2422
[email protected]
www.princeton.k12.mn.us
Dr. Julia Espe, Superintendent
TELL US ABOUT WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL
Mission: We believe in growth! Students, staff, community.
How many years have you been in business? Many!
How many years have you been in business? 18 Years
How long have you been a Princeton Chamber of
Commerce Member? 20 Years - 6 years Board of
Directors President & Vice President
What services or products do you offer?
Signs and banners, balloons and party supplies, decor
rental, wedding
What type of referrals help you grow?
Event decorating and planning is our specialty.
In what ways do you give back to the Princeton
Community?
We are very committed to our community. We donate gift
How many years have you been in business? Opened
August 1, 2011
How long have you been a Princeton Chamber of
Commerce Member? Since 2011
What services or products do you offer?
Health care, assisted living, housing with services for a
senior population.
What type of referrals help you grow?
We work with other community senior service providers
and work with referrals from a wide variety of businesses
How long have you been a Princeton Chamber of
Commerce Member? Long time
What services or products do you offer?
Comprehensive education for district students ages Pre-K
to 12th grade. Along with its high quality curricular and
academic programs the district also offers a variety of
extracurricular and co-curricular activities for students
learning opportunities for district residents of all ages
are offered through the district’s community education
program.
What type of referrals help you grow?
Parent satisfaction, improved academic achievement,
positive conversations, quality and variety of programs.
certificates to benefits and fundraisers. We volunteer
our time to non profit and civic organizations as well
as comunity events. We would like to see all businesses
succeed and together create community pride.
What is a little known fact about your organization?
When we started our business we primarily used balloons
for wedding decorating but now they are a small part of
our decorating. We have diversified into lights, draping,
back drops, centerpieces and chair covers.
What are your hours?
We are very flexible because we work from home. If we
answer the phone we are open.
and individuals.
In what ways do you give back to the Princeton
Community?
We host a variety of senior-focused events in our
community and support events and functions in the
greater community.
What are your hours?
We are ALWAYS open...we staff our community and
provide care 24/7.
In what ways do you give back to the Princeton
Community?
Through our Community Education programs we provide
early childhood education, youth activity programs,
parenting classes and community activities for youth and
adults.
What is a little known fact about your organization?
We are a nationally known PBIS district. Tiger Pride.
Anything else you want the Princeton Community to
know about you or your business/organization?
We are committed to providing the best opportunities for
our students and community members.
Chamber members: would you like to be featured? Visit our website: www.princetonmnchamber.org and click on the MEMBER section to find the CHAMBER SHOWCASE
form. Complete the form and mail, fax or scan and email it to us. We will randomly draw from those submitted.
June 2015
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Central Minnesota Housing Partnership
DISTINGUISheD SerVICe
aWarDS DINNer
June Homeownership Month Offers:
free home STreTCh
homebuyer education Workshops
•Budgeting & spending plans • Shopping for a home
• Different mortgage products • Home inspections
• The closing process • Home maintenance
reGISTer ToDaY!
St. Cloud – June 2 & 4 • hill City – June 9 & 10
Cambridge – June 18
Participants receive an official Homebuyer Education Certificate of
Completion. *Pre-registration is required.
Dear Friends:
Rum River Festival time is almost here! We know you have someone who has done
an outstanding service for your organization or for the community, maybe an extra
deed, who deserves special recognition. Everyone wants to know who that special
person is. The Distinguished Service Awards Dinner held at the Princeton Civic
Center is the perfect place to honor this person. We hope you can arrange to attend
this important event.
The Dinner this year is Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Social Hour starts at 6 p.m. The
Dinner will start at 7 p.m., with the program following.
Please contact the Chamber of Commerce office if you have any questions at 763389-1764 or 763-355-4040 or send an email to [email protected]
Suzy Albrecht • Program Coordinator • 320-258-0681 • [email protected]
September 5-6, 2015
at Princeton airport
Join us in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the
end of WWII at our annual aviation expo at the Princeton
Airport on Labor Day weekend, September 5-6, 2015.
Commemorative Air Force
Among the many aircraft that will be on display, the
Commemorative Air Force will be offering rides in their
unique aircraft including their North American B-25,
Vultee BT-13, Ryan PT-22 and their Stinson L-5.
www.flightexpo.org
Coupons
1/2 off given for Weekly
daily donations prize
specials
drawings
31540 125th St.,
Princeton
(Next to Marvs True Value)
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
www.thriftwithatwist.org • 763-389-1674
Donations accepted and appreciated.
Due to limited space please call ahead regarding large items.
All proceeds benefit HIS Givers, a 501(c)(3) which has assisted over 6,800 families
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
For sponsorship and ride information please contact Sharon at 763-568-3360
RUM RIVER
JUNE 6-14, 2015
Pick from topics such as:
Budgeting 101, Preparing for Emergencies,
Computer skills, Managing meals, etc.!
Details and registration
information
are available at
Thrift with a Twist.
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June 2015
18TH ANNUAL RUM
RIVER FESTIVAL
RUM RIVER
5K Family
Run/Walk
JUNE 6-14, 2015
Sunday, June 6
Wednesday-Friday,
Little Miss Princeton & Jr. Ambassa- June 10-12
dor Pageant 1 p.m. $3 at Princeton High City-Wide Garage Sale and BusinessSchool PAC
Wide Sidewalk Sales
Sunday, June 7
Thursday, June 11
Princeton Ambassador Coronation, 2:30 Rum River Festival Parade with 11 bands
plus PHS Band & Choir performing before
p.m. $6 at Princeton High School PAC
the parade street-side at the District Of-
Monday, June 8
Festival Medallion Hunt begins. Clues
posted on Chamber website and announced on WQPM Radio 1300.
Tuesday, June 9
For additional
information and
registration
forms go to:
www.princeton
MNchamber.org
fice at 5:30 p.m. Parade begins at 6 p.m.
Friday, June 12
Wednesday, June 10
Distinguished Service Award Dinner, 6
p.m. at the Civic Building contact Chamber for tickets.
Saturday, June 13
a.m. at Mark Park
Saturday, June 13
Street Fair/Games/Food!
Sunday, June 15
Lions Club Fly-In Pancake Breakfast!
Rum River Festival Sponsors:
Glenn Metalcraft, Inc.
Sterling Pointe Senior Living
Bremer Bank
Connexus Energy
Dr. Philip Lingle
Fairview Northland Medical Center
InLine Packaging LLC
United States Distilled Products
Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home
Brian Leyh Agency
Edward Jones Investments - Scott Liestman
WALKERS
ALSO WELCOME
grounds 7 p.m.
7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
City of Princeton
Plastic Products Company
WQPM - The Big Q
Register at 7:30 am
Princeton Speedway Races at the Fair-
Tuesday in the Park, 7 p.m. at the Depot. Rum River 5K Run/Walk start time 8
The Everett Smithson Band with FREE
Harmonicas and lessons.
Saturday,
June 13, 2015
8:00 AM
K-bob Cafe
Marv’s True Value
Neighbors on the Rum
Princeton Insurance Agency
Sherburne State Bank
State Farm Insurance - Curt Van Oort
The Bank of Elk River
Thrift With a Twist
Walmart
REGISTER AT
WWW.ZAPEVENT.COM
June 2015
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The weather is getting warmer, which means
The Princeton Splash Park
is Open for the Season!!
Come join us and “Make a Splash in Princeton”
2015 Public hours are 11:00am – 6:00 pm June 5th through
August 9th. August 9th-September 7th the park will be open
from 11:00am-5:00pm. Cost is $4.00
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – TUESDAYS AFTER
HOURS – 6:00pm-8:00pm June, July through August 4th and
5:00pm-7:00pm August 11th-September 1st Weather permitting!
TUESDAYS AFTER HOURS just $1.00!!
Private Parties are available for 2 hours before the park opens
and for the 2 hours after the park closes – Just contact the splash
park – e-mail [email protected] or our website www.
princetonmn.org – click on Splash Park or Call 612-631-2022 for
information.
Congratulations to our Princeton Business Expo Winner
Barbara Riebe. Barbara’s family will have free Splash Park
admission for the month of August 2015.
Congratulations to the ECFE Expo Winner Kari Hoodie. Kari’s
family will have free Splash Park admission for the month of
June 2015.
June Special:
June 22 - FREE ADMISSION TO THE PRINCETON SPLASH
PARK 11 am-6 pm courtesy of the Princeton Jaycee’s.
JUNE SCHEDULE
June 9
Everett
Smithson Band
with Free
Harmonicas
and lessons
Summer
Music Series
2015
Tuesdays in the Park
June 23
Choo Choo
Bob Show
PRINCETON, MINNESOTA
7:00-8:30 p.m. music
All events held at the
Mille Lacs County Depot Museum
101 So. 10th Ave., Princeton
Princeton June flare Specials!
Paws Up 4 You
all Chuck It Toys and Life
Vests 10% off
Check out Facebook for Monthly Contest...
you could win awesome prizes!
Nikki’s - hair, Skin & Nail Care
410 So. Rum River Dr.
763-389-0653
25% off all
hair and Skin Care Products
(Excluding Essential Oils)
family Pathways
Wilson Sports
memorial Day
may 25, 2015
25-75% off
Storewide Sale
20% off in-stock
apparel
605 S. Rum River Dr. • 763-631-5022
including clearance
for the month of may
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June 2015
Civic betterment Club
We had our May club meeting at the Milaca Elim Home so past
president Judy Barnes could attend. Judy has been recovering from hip
surgery. Thank you Judy for the sweet treats!
Congratulations to our scholarship recipient Haley Sandin. Haley was
chosen for her many hours of community service activities.
Look for us at the Rum River Festival wearing our new burgundy vest.
We are looking forward to selling our Rada Knives and a great summer.
Blood Drives
for the American Legion
and Auxiliary
June 2, 2015
August 31, 2015
December 17, 2015
12:30-6:30 p.m.
at Trinity Crossing
Princeton, MN
redcrossblood.org
Read to the Rhythm
2015 Summer
Reading Programs
at Princeton
Area Library
CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER:
From Wed., June 10 thru Fri., July 31
Each child will receive an age appropriate reading record.
Children may earn incentives as they record their reading
throughout the summer.
OPENING SUMMER READING KICKOFF:
Wednesday, June 10 • 1 pm
Princeton Area Library
with the Teddy Bear Band!
‘Who’ are you?
Let our talented staff create promotional print pieces for your
business. Let your market know
about your business, with:
•Business Cards
•Brochures
•Flyers and more!
Pick up a startup kit. Read or listen to a library item. Rate
the item you read or listen to and give a short review of the
item. Ages 12-16. Weekly drawings for prizes!
MARV’S
Princeton
(763) 389-3201
MON. - FRI.
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
SAT. & SUN.
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
FULL SERVICE • SMALL ENGINE DEPARTMENT • PARTS
YOUR BUILDING
MATERIALS
HEADQUARTERS
Houses • Garages • Additions • Decks • Landscaping
TOWN & COUNTRY
FREE ESTIMATES
(763) 389-1222
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Get Your Groove On! 6/18 1:00 pm
Teen Book Club – 7/9 1:00 pm
Catch the Beat – 7/25 2:15 pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BOTH PROGRAMS VISIT THE PRINCETON AREA LIBRARY
Please call today for
questions and estimates.
PRINCETON
AGES 12-16:
From Wed., June 10 thru Fri., July 31
Lumber • Paint • Hardware • Lawn & Garden • Plumbing • Electrical
marvstruevalue.com
glennmetalcraft.com
June 2015
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Princeton Community Table FINANCIAL FOCUS:
Hoping to build some camaraderie between churches and in
the entire community, as well as address the economic struggles
facing the people of Princeton, Trinity Lutheran Church and
Christ Our Light Cathlic Church have joined forces to host a
free monthly dinner called, “Princeton Community Table” (PCT).
A similar meal is offered at the “Green” Church in Zimmerman
(St. John Lutheran) on the 3rd Thursday of the month. A group
of about 10 members from the two churches sat down to start
planning in January and how hosted two meals. They happen
the 4th Thursday of the month from 5-7 p.m. at Trinity Crossing
which is across the street from Trinity Lutheran Church.
All members of the Princeton community are invited to
partake, especially those who are in need of a hot, home cooked
meal. Who might this be? Many people! Those who find their
funds are running out at the end of the month and need a meal,
those who are home alone and are lonely, the guy (or gal) whose
spouse is out of town and hates to cook, the working parent who
needs a break from cooking or someone who simply wants to come
and be in community with others for a few hours in a welcoming
environment. People who come to eat don’t need to be members
of either church (but they could be!), there is no required cost, no
one needs to bring anything. Just show up and eat.
Among the Princeton schools, an average of 30% of the students
are on free and reduced lunch. Even though only providing one
meal month might not seem to make a dent, the group believes
anything can help. So far anywhere from 70-100 people have
been served at each meal. PCT has served as a great way for
members of the two churches to connect and work on a project
that is central to their mission.
Princeton area businesses can join in this effort by attending
a meal, encouraging employees to attend and/or signing on
to financially sponsor a meal. For more information about
volunteering or to help sponsor a monthly meal, please contact
the group at [email protected] or call Molly Weyrens at
Christ Our Light, 763-389-2115 ext. 4.
Also, please spread the word about Princeton Community
Table and/or please be offering to drive a neighbor or friend to
the meal. Many times it is a lack of transportation options that
keeps people away.
“Step-by-Step” Approach Can Ease Estate-Planning Process
Article 10–May 18, 2015
Like many people, you may enjoy investing.
After all, it can be invigorating to put away
money for your future, follow the performance
of your investments and track the progress
you’re making toward your long-term goals,
such as a comfortable retirement. However,
you might be less excited about doing estate
planning, dreading the perceived time, effort
and cost. Yet, you can make the entire process
more manageable by breaking it up into specific
tasks.
What are these tasks? Everyone’s needs are
different, but here are a few suggestions that
may be applicable to your situation:
• Purchase life insurance. If something were
to happen to you, would your family be able
to stay in the house? Would your children be
able to go to college? You should have sufficient
life insurance to take care of these and other
essential needs. You might hear about various
“formulas” for how much insurance you should
purchase, but you may be better off by working
with a financial professional — someone who
can evaluate your assets, goals and family
situation, and then recommend an appropriate
level of coverage.
• Draw up your will. For most people, a
will is probably the most essential estateplanning document. Regardless of the size
of your estate, you need a will to ensure that
your assets and personal belongings will be
distributed according to your wishes. If you die
intestate (without a will), your belongings will
be distributed to your “heirs” as defined by state
laws — and these distributions may not be at
all what you had in mind.
• Consider a living trust. Depending on
your situation, you may need to go beyond a
will when drawing up your estate plans. For
example, you might want to create a living trust,
which can allow your assets to go directly to
your heirs, avoiding the public, time-consuming
and expensive process of probate. A living trust
offers other benefits, too, so you may want to
consult with a legal professional to learn more
about this estate-planning tool.
• Check beneficiary designations. The
beneficiary designations on your insurance
policies and retirement accounts, such as your
IRA and 401(k), are powerful and can even
supersede the instructions left in your will. So
it’s in your best interests to make sure you’ve
got the right people listed as your beneficiaries.
Over time, you may need to update these
designations to reflect changes in your family
situation.
• Make final arrangements. Whenever you
pass away, it will be a stressful time for your
loved ones. To ease their burden, consider
establishing a “payable-on-death” account at
your bank, and then funding this account to pay
for your funeral and related expenses.
• Share your plans. The most comprehensive
estate plan in the world may not be of much
value if nobody knows of its existence. Share
your plans with your loved ones and heirs. It’s
important that everyone knows their roles in
carrying out your wishes.
When dealing with any estate-planning
issues, you’ll want to consult with your legal
and tax professionals. And by taking a step-bystep approach, you can keep the process moving
forward — without feeling that you’re being
overwhelmed.
This article was written by Edward Jones
for use by your local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
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June 2015
SHOP
LOCAL
–
SUPPORT
PRINCETON
Help support local businesses to ensure a strong community!
Skip the Chamber
Luncheon and bring
your friends and
families to the 1st
FREE SUMMER
EVENT for
TUESDAYS in the
PARK at the Train
Depot at 7 pm
Sponsored by the
Princeton Rotary
Club featuring the
“Everett Smithson
Band” with
Blues for Kids
harmonica lessons
2015
JUNE
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
7
Princeton Ambassador
Coronation
2:30 pm @ PHS PAC
R U M
FREE Hot Dogs
2
& Burgers
11:30-12:30
@ Rum River Automotive
Red Cross Blood Drive
12:30-6:30 pm @ Trinity
Crossing
R I V E R
8
WEDNESDAY
3
4
F E S T I V A L
10
9
J U N E
11
Citywide Garage Sales
Citywide Garage Sales
Rum River Festival
PHS Band & Choir 5:30 pm
Medallion Hunt Begins
@ District Office
Clues @ PUE office/online, PAVC Mtg. 8 am @ K-Bob Distinguished Service
Tuesdays in the Park @ Awards Dinner 6 pm @ The Princeton Parade 6 pm
WQPM Radio & PACC
Downtown
The Depot
Civic Building
website/facebook
14
15
16
17
18
Princeton Lion’s Club
Breakfast 7 am-12:30 pm
FREE Hot Dogs & Burgers
@ Princeton Airport
11:30-12:30 @ Rum River
PACC Board Mtg
City EDA Mtg
Girl Scout Recycling
City Planning Mtg
Automotive
4 pm @ Council Chamber 6 pm @ Council Chamber
@ ShopKo Parking Lot 7pm @ Council Chamber
21
22
PAVC Mtg
8 am @ K-Bob Cafe
28
29
Take a Tour and See all that
Sterling Pointe has to offer!
Complimentary lunch included with tour!
23
DTC Mtg
11 am @ K-Bob Cafe
Tuesdays in the Park 7 pm
@ The Depot
“Choo Choo Bob”
24
30
POOL & SPA
HEADQUARTERS
Chemicals • Filters • Accessories
Have our in-store computer laboratory complete a chemical analysis
printout of your pool or spa water.
Take the guesswork out of your
water treatments.
See us for details.
...because the journey matters
Assisted Living & Memory Care
1250 Northland Dr. Princeton, MN 55371
Across from the Hospital
Hours:
8-8
Monday
through
Friday
Sat. 8-5 Sun. 10-5
FRIDAY
Rental, Garden Center and
JCPenney Catalog Merchant
706 South Rum River Drive, Princeton
763-389-1733
25
Princeton Communty Table
Meal 5- 7 pm
@ Trinity Crossing
City Council Mtg
7 pm @ Council Chamber
SATURDAY
5
PACC Board Mtg
Friends of the Library Mtg
4 pm @ Council Chamber
10 am @ Comm Rm
For information on how your business can sponsor a Tuesdays in
the Park event contact the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce
at [email protected] or call 763-389-1764.
763-389-8655
THURSDAY
6 - 1 4
6
Little Miss Princeton & Jr.
Ambassador Pageant
1 pm @ PHS PAC
12
Citywide Garage Sales
FOCUS deadline
19
13
SEE EVENTS BELOW:
20
Summer Butterfly Tour
10am-Noon @ SNWR
26
27
EVENTS FOR JUNE 13TH:
5K Run/Walk 8am @ Mark Park
Farmer’s Market 8:30 am Downtown
Street Fair 9am-4pm Downtown
Sherburne NWR Wildflower Tour 10 am-Noon
Drive-In Movie begins at Dusk @ Central MN Art Co-op
Girl Scout Recycling @ ShopKo Parking Lot
Want your Events on the
Calendar HERE & ONLINE?
Email your group or organization
information to [email protected]
or visit our website at
www.princetonmnchamber.org
GET CONNECTED!